《Top-Tier Superpower Student》 Chapter 1 Waste? How am I waste? Grade 12 (Class 19), the teacher was lecturing at the podium, while Lin Tian, with excitement on his face, was flipping through a math book and stealthily glancing over the delicate bodies of his female classmates."ABCDEFG..." Lin Tian quietly sang an English song, a hint of a sly smile on his lips. Flipping a math book while singing an English song, probably only a unique character like Lin Tian could manage such a feat. However, neither the surrounding students nor the teacher could know that the clothes of each girl were slowly turning transparent in Lin Tian''s eyes. Superpower! Clairvoyance! Yes, this was the new superpower Lin Tian had just acquired! But the clairvoyant ability only lasted a few seconds before gradually fading, and Lin Tian''s focus returned to the math book in his hands. Lin Tian flipped through the book quickly, essentially scanning it and then flipping to the next page. As he continued, his flipping speed increased even more. Simultaneously, as the pages turned, Lin Tian''s face became more and more excited. It worked! It really worked! I understand! I completely understand! Without any obstacles! Lin Tian, with an excited expression, flipped through the math book, understanding everything completely! Just one read, and he fully understood the previously incomprehensible math book. Lin Tian slowly closed the book and closed his eyes. As Lin Tian closed his eyes, every scene from the book surfaced in his mind! He had completely memorized it! And he had only read it once! Most importantly, he completely understood it as well! Feeling this magical change, Lin Tian looked very excited, his face even turning a bit flushed with emotion! Superpowers! Such a powerful superpower! Lin Tian thought excitedly. Lin Tian could hardly believe that he had one day acquired such a miraculous Supernatural Ability System. Today, on his way to school, he had found a silver plastic watch on the road. Thinking the watch looked nice, Lin Tian decided to try it on. Little did he know that as soon as he put on the silver watch, it melted into a liquid and merged into his body, and a surge of information appeared in his mind. From this information, Lin Tian learned that the watch was created by a brilliant scientist three thousand years in the future, specifically designed for picking up girls. Once the watch was put on, a Supernatural Ability System would form inside the user''s body, and this system could issue various tasks. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon completing these tasks, the user would earn Supernatural Points. These Supernatural Points could be exchanged for various superpowers within the system. Invisibility, flying, clairvoyancenone were mere dreams anymore, and with enough Supernatural Points, even traveling into space wasn''t an issue. When the system first activated, it gifted two abilities: an eidetic memory with comprehension abilities and an initial clairvoyant experience! After absorbing this information, Lin Tian was still half-doubtful, but now he completely believed it! Superpowers! He really acquired superpowers! Because just now, By merely reading through a book once, Lin Tian memorized and understood its content! This was miraculous for Lin Tian, considering he usually performed poorly in school and never understood what the books were about. Usually, he recognized the formulas in the book, but they didn''t recognize him! But now it was different, as he had fully memorized and understood everything after only one read! "This is amazing!" Lin Tian muttered excitedly. "What''s the matter with you?" Wang Gang, his deskmate, curiously glanced at Lin Tian, finding him exceptionally strange today. "It''s okay!" Hearing Wang Gang''s words, Lin Tian quickly responded while silently admonishing himself not to get too excited. Wang Gang glanced at Lin Tian curiously but didn''t pay much attention. Feeling that Wang Gang''s attention was no longer on him, Lin Tian took a deep breath, his face beaming with excitement as he looked at the books stacked on his desk. There were many books, from first to third year of high school, piled high. Before, just seeing these books would scare Lin Tian, but now... Lin Tian, still beaming with excitement, reached for the books on the table. Flipping through! Flipping through! Lin Tian was determined to flip through all these books! Whirr~! Suddenly, the sound of Lin Tian reading the books resonated from his seat. ** Half the class had almost passed without notice, and the math teacher, Li Min, was lecturing with a frown as she looked at Lin Tian below. Since the class began, Li Min had been aware of Lin Tian because he had been looking down, apparently flipping through books. But Li Min truly didn''t believe he was looking at textbooks; she thought he was reading novels instead. Because she had caught him reading novels several times before! Generally, Li Min would categorize such poor students as hopeless and usually wouldn''t bother with them. But today her mood was off, and she felt like intervening! Li Min frowned, looked down at Lin Tian with a stern face, and called out, "Lin Tian!" Lin Tian kept his head down, reading. Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t respond, Li Min grew angry and called out again, "Lin Tian!" This time, she emphasized her tone! Hearing the teacher''s voice, all the students instantly turned their gazes toward Lin Tian. But by this time, Lin Tian was already immersed in a sea of knowledge, completely oblivious. "Hey, Lin Tian!" Lin Tian''s desk mate, Wang Gang, seeing this scene, quickly pushed Lin Tian''s arm. "Huh?" Feeling someone pushing him, Lin Tian looked up, somewhat dazed. Only when he looked up did he realize that all the classmates were looking at him. Lin Tian''s gaze then shifted to the teacher on the podium. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, an annoyed Li Min asked, "Tell me, how do you solve the problem I just mentioned?" The problem just now? Hearing this, Lin Tian was slightly stunned, then he slightly turned his head to look at Wang Gang, hoping he would tell him which problem it was. Because Lin Tian had been engrossed in his books, he hadn''t paid attention to where Li Min was in her lecture. But Wang Gang wasn''t sure what Lin Tian meant and even thought Lin Tian was asking him how to solve it. With the teacher looking at Wang Gang, he naturally didn''t dare to speak. So, Wang Gang could only look at Lin Tian helplessly. Seeing Lin Tian''s actions, Li Min''s face darkened as she scolded, "If you don''t understand, you should learn properly. Look at yourself, what do you look like! All you do is read novels all day! Reading such rubbish, what''s the use! Simply a waste! Alright, sit down." Li Min commanded sternly. Hearing this, Lin Tian didn''t sit down; instead, he appeared furious! Waste! Who is a waste! How am I a waste! Is being poor in grades equivalent to being a waste? Lin Tian glared at Li Min, "Waste, how am I a waste! Just because you say I can''t do it means I can''t do it?" Chapter 2 You Rock ```Backtalk! You dare to talk back? And with such a defiant attitude! Li Min looked at Lin Tian with disbelief plastered on her face. After a moment of shock, Li Min suddenly became furious and said angrily, "Fine, tell me how to solve problem number 20! If you can do it, I''ll apologize to you, and I won''t even care if you don''t attend class in the future!" "Hmph!" Having said that, Li Min huffed in annoyance and looked at Lin Tian with a hostile expression. You think you can solve it? What a joke! She knew all too well about Lin Tian''s grades! He couldn''t possibly solve this problem! At the same time, all the students in the class looked towards Lin Tian, some with sympathy, others with schadenfreude. But no matter what, everyone thought Lin Tian couldn''t do it. After all, his grades were well known to everyone; not to mention his ranking in the whole grade. Even in the class, Lin Tian''s scores were at the bottom! He could solve it? Absolutely impossible! sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The others might not care, but Lin Tian didn''t see it that way. With the help of his superpower, he now had full confidence in himself. Problem number twenty. Hearing Li Min''s words, Lin Tian looked down at the test paper in his hands; problem number twenty was an essay question. This problem was difficult; only two students in the class had gotten it right during the exam. If it had been before, the mere sight of this problem would have made Lin Tian feel overwhelmed. But now... As soon as he saw the problem, formulas began to appear in Lin Tian''s mind, automatically organizing themselves in his head. Feeling this, Lin Tian completely relaxed and confidently said, "Since a=1, b=2, x=1...it follows that m=3/2, and from m, we can deduce that..." As Lin Tian slowly explained, everyone was stupefied. Even Li Min stared at Lin Tian in a daze! Correct! Completely correct! Lin Tian''s solution was clear and logically structured, each formula correctly applied! Completely correct! He actually knew it! Li Min looked somewhat dumbfoundedly at Lin Tian, as if she couldn''t believe the scene unfolding before her eyes... Is this the same underachiever? The same trash student? Not just Li Min, the entire class stared at Lin Tian in disbelief. By the time Lin Tian had finished explaining, Li Min was still somewhat dazed. Seeing Li Min''s expression, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow with a trace of disdain flashing across his face. Tsk! You think such an easy problem can stump me? Calling me trash! You''re the trash! Lin Tian thought scornfully to himself. Seeing that Lin Tian had solved the problem, Li Min, who had initially intended to let Lin Tian off, frowned upon seeing the disdain on his face and said coldly, "Now, try problem number 30!" Problem number 30 was the hardest one on the entire test, and she hadn''t even explained it yet. She refused to believe Lin Tian could solve that one too. There weren''t many in the whole grade who could solve it! You wouldn''t know until I put you in your place! Li Min looked at Lin Tian dissatisfied, feeling that this student was far too arrogant. Problem thirty? Hearing Li Min''s words, Lin Tian looked down again, observed carefully for a moment, and likewise, formulas began to appear in his mind, automatically assembling and reasoning out the answer! Not difficult at all! ``` Lin Tian wore a confident smile on his face, "This question goes like this, given that ''a'' is not equal to zero, and at the same time ''b'' is less than zero... thus when ''a'' is greater than zero..." As Lin Tian slowly explained, Li Min was once again dumbfounded. Really! Did he really just solve it? And got it completely right? How, how did this happen? Li Min stared at Lin Tian with a somewhat dazed look on her face. Many students actually didn''t understand the question, and they didn''t know whether Lin Tian''s answer was correct, but from Li Min''s somewhat astonished and incredulous expression, it was clear that Lin Tian had answered correctly. Lin Tian had actually solved the most difficult question! Upon considering this possibility, the classmates were somewhat incredulous because it was just too fantastical. Based on Lin Tian''s usual performance, there was no way he could have done this. Seeing that Li Min was so stunned she could hardly speak, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and said somewhat impolitely, "Teacher, please respect me, I am not useless! And also, I require your apology!" "Hmph!" Initially surprised, Li Min let out a cold snort upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. Not only did she not apologize, but she also turned away with a cold face and walked out of the classroom! She couldn''t face apologizing to Lin Tian, she couldn''t bring herself to apologize to such a poor student! But she had just been shown up by Lin Tian and had lost face, so she couldn''t stay here any longer. Thus, she left in something of a huff. As Li Min left with a dark expression, the once-quiet classroom instantly became noisy. All the students started talking at once. "Lin Tian, nicely done! Didn''t see that coming from you!" Once Li Min had left, Wang Gang looked at Lin Tian with a surprised expression! He really couldn''t believe that his deskmate had been so impressive today! "Awesome!" Sitting in front of Lin Tian, Jiang Zhong turned around and gave Lin Tian a thumbs up, saying excitedly, "Bro Lin, you''re too awesome, you didn''t see how you pissed off that witch and made her run away! Awesome! It''s really too awesome!" Jiang Zhong was very excited, acting as if it had been him who had driven Li Min away. Like Lin Tian, Jiang Zhong was one of the poorer students in the class, and these students had often faced discrimination from Li Min, so naturally, they harbored resentment towards her. They had even given Li Min a nickname, the "witch." But normally, no matter how much they resented Li Min, they didn''t dare to talk back. However, now Lin Tian had done what they could not. Moreover, he had rendered Li Min speechless and forced her to leave in disgrace! "Lin Tian, impressive!" There were exclamations of astonishment directed at Lin Tian from the other students, whose grades were average. "Heh heh..." Lin Tian smiled faintly, seeming somewhat indifferent. Lin Tian''s focus was not on these matters anymore, with the help of his Supernatural Ability, such things were merely trivial to him. Right now, the Supernatural Ability was the big deal for Lin Tian! Lin Tian ignored the noisy chatter of his classmates and began to concentrate his thoughts on the Supernatural Ability. "The Supernatural Ability is still too weak and monotonous at the moment, I only have two powers, and these two don''t seem very strong. How do I increase my abilities and make them stronger..." Propping his chin with his hand, Lin Tian fell into deep thought, "According to that information, to strengthen a Superpower, one must fulfill the wishes of a beautiful woman and obtain Supernatural Points after fulfilling her wishes in order to enhance the Superpower." "According to the System, not every woman meets the beauty requirement; is it that a woman has to be verified by the System to be considered beautiful?" Thinking of this, Lin Tian looked around. He was looking at the female classmates in his class. Lin Tian''s gaze swept over all the girls in the class, but his Supernatural Ability System in his mind had no reaction whatsoever. This meant that not a single girl in the class met the criteria. "Quite choosy, aren''t we? I wonder what kind of girl would meet the criteria!" Sensing this scene, Lin Tian muttered to himself. Before he knew it, class was over. Li Min had not returned for the entire period. Lin Tian didn''t care that Li Min hadn''t come back, he just glanced at the schedule on his desk and found that the next class was biology. "Biology class?" Seeing the schedule, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, and a hint of anticipation appeared on his face. Lin Tian liked biology class very much because he was the biology class representative, and even though his grades were poor in the past, his biology scores had always been quite good. But most importantly, the biology teacher was a famously beautiful woman! A well-known beauty throughout the entire school! Chapter 3 The Beautiful Teacher He Qianqian He Qianqian is a great beauty, and everyone knows it. It is said that He Qianqian was the school beauty even when she was in university.She was the belle of the school during her studies, and now working at the school, she is still the most famous beauty. Many high school students have a crush on her, and not just students, but allegedly many male teachers as well. Even people from outside the school often come to pursue her. Thus, it is evident how immense He Qianqian''s charm is. He Qianqian''s classes are ones that many want to attend, and sometimes students even skip their own classes to attend hers, all just to catch a glimpse of He Qianqian. Thinking of this, Lin Tian turned around and glanced over his shoulder. At some point, three boys had appeared at the back of the classroom, looking rather nonchalant, and they were not Lin Tian''s classmates. However, Lin Tian knew that these three had specifically skipped their classes to attend this morning''s session. And why he knew was because he had seen them several times before. Seeing the three boys sitting at the back, Lin Tian curled his lip and turned around, ignoring them. As Lin Tian turned around, the class bell just happened to ring. With the sound of the bell, students resting outside all ran towards the classroom. Everyone was very enthusiastic, especially the boys! Because this was the class of the school goddess! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After the bell rang, all the students in the class had returned to their seats, and most were looking toward the classroom door. Everyone was looking forward to He Qianqian''s arrival. It wasn''t only the boys who liked He Qianqian''s classes; the girls in the class were no exception, as her classes were always so lively. Lin Tian also looked towards the classroom door. His eyes lit up as soon as he looked over! She''s here! He Qianqian was just arriving! Gorgeous! Even though Lin Tian had seen He Qianqian many times, every time he saw her, there was always a gasp of admiration in his heart. Such a beautiful woman. He Qianqian, with her height of 1.7 meters, stood tall among the girls, her height gracing her with long, slender legs. Lin Tian seemed to see the green light that the boys behind him couldn''t hide in their eyes. He Qianqian walked into the classroom with a smile, then slowly approached the podium, smiling and saying to the students below, "Hello, everyone!" "Hello, Teacher!" The whole class stood up, their voices loud and clear! "Please sit down," He Qianqian said with a faint smile. Seeing that charming smile, many boys were momentarily distracted. He Qianqian''s allure did not only stem from her outstanding appearance and tall figure, but also from her enchanting smile. He Qianqian''s smile always gave a very comfortable feeling, making it seem as if a breeze was blowing through one''s heart. Extremely soothing. "Thank you, Teacher!" the students replied in unison, then sat down. All the students in the class sat down, but there was one exception. Lin Tian! Lin Tian was still standing there, somewhat dazedly staring at He Qianqian, with a somewhat strange expression in his eyes. "Lin Tian, why haven''t you sat down yet?" asked He Qianqian, finding it odd that Lin Tian was still standing. "Ah? Oh!" Hearing He Qianqian''s voice, Lin Tian snapped back to his senses and quickly sat down. Even though he sat down, Lin Tian''s expression was still somewhat strange, showing a bit of excitement. There was a response! The voice of the Supernatural Ability System echoed in his mind, as a synthetic voice announced, "A qualified female discovered! A qualified female discovered!" As he heard this, a red marker appeared in Lin Tian''s vision, and the red marker was pointing directly at He Qianqian on the podium. Clearly, the system also considered He Qianqian to be a great beauty who met the criteria. It was because of the sudden synthetic voice in his mind that Lin Tian had been momentarily stunned. "It''s activated by Teacher He. But that''s to be expected; if Teacher He isn''t considered a beauty, then there are no beauties in this world!" Lin Tian murmured to himself as he slowly sat down. Throughout the lesson, Lin Tian appeared to be somewhat distracted, as if his soul wasn''t quite there. Occasionally, he would sneak a glance at He Qianqian on the podium. Lin Tianyi..." In the midst of Lin Tian''s daydreaming, the class passed by before he knew it. Class was over. "Alright, class is dismissed, everyone. We''ll continue with the rest next time," said He Qianqian, as she began to pack up her books. Watching He Qianqian packing up her books to leave, Lin Tian sat in his seat, looking somewhat hesitant about how to make the first move. In order to receive a mission from He Qianqian, he would inevitably have to interact with her. Just as Lin Tian was pondering his next move, He Qianqian, who had already picked up her books and walked to the classroom door, suddenly turned around and gestured to Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, come here for a moment!" "Ah?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled, then quickly came back to his senses and rushed towards He Qianqian. He had just been thinking about how to make the first contact, and unexpectedly, the opportunity had arrived. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, He Qianqian, with her books in her arms, smiled and said, "Let''s walk and talk!" "Yeah!" Lin Tian responded and followed her. As He Qianqian and Lin Tian walked shoulder to shoulder away from the classroom, the classroom, which had been relatively quiet, suddenly became noisy. "Damn it! How can Lin Tian be so lucky, being called over by Teacher He again!" "Just can''t figure out why Teacher He likes him so much when his grades are that bad!" This was the complaint of the boys who were good at their studies in the class. Every time He Qianqian called Lin Tian aside alone, these boys were filled with grievances. Chapter 4 The Bet Lin Tian was unaware of the murmurs of the classmates behind him, and even if he had been, he wouldn''t have cared. At that moment, he was walking shoulder to shoulder with He Qianqian down the corridor.Lin Tian and He Qianqian were very close, with just a small gap separating their shoulders. As he drew near to He Qianqian, a faint fragrance gently wafted into Lin Tian''s nostrils. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was the scent of a woman! It was fresh, faint, just like He Qianqian herself. "It smells good!" Lin Tian said, closing his eyes slightly in a state of bliss. "What did you say?" He Qianqian turned her head slightly to look at Lin Tian, her eyes showing some confusion. "I said the scent on the teacher is really nice, very fragrant!" Lin Tian opened his eyes and said with a teasing smile. Hearing this, He Qianqian was momentarily stunned, then scolded with a laugh, "What are you talking about, you little kid!" Lin Tian pouted but didn''t respond. After scolding Lin Tian, He Qianqian looked at him seriously, "Lin Tian, I heard you had an argument with Teacher Lin last class? And even made her run off?" "You know about it?" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian somewhat stunned, then noticed the math book in her arms and had a moment of realization, understanding that it must have been Li Min who asked her to pick up the book. Seeing that He Qianqian already knew, Lin Tian didn''t try to hide it, and pouted, "It''s not my fault, she called me a loser first, and even said she''d apologize to me if I solved the problem, but she still hasn''t apologized yet!" Lin Tian looked somewhat unconvinced, not feeling he had done anything wrong. Hearing this, He Qianqian fell silent. He Qianqian knew that what Lin Tian said was mostly true because, although his grades were poor, this kid had never lied to her. Loser, apologize! With her understanding of Li Min, He Qianqian fully believed that Li Min could have said those things. Because Li Min always disliked the underperformers in class, feeling that they ruined everything like a rat spoiling the whole soup. However, He Qianqian didn''t think so; she believed that those underperformers were very smart, only lacking proper guidance. Just like Lin Tian, ever since he had become the class representative, his biology grades had always been quite decent, obviously indicating an educational issue. But regarding other teachers, she couldn''t say much. After being silent for a while and understanding the situation, He Qianqian turned to Lin Tian slightly and said, "Even if it''s not your fault, you shouldn''t talk back so much, she is, after all, your teacher." "I didn''t say anything, I just said I''m not a loser, I need her apology, is that wrong? Can teachers only ever be right?" Lin Tian seemed somewhat indignant as he retorted. Hearing this, He Qianqian didn''t respond. In her heart, she agreed more with Lin Tian''s words, but that was something He Qianqian couldn''t express. So after another moment of silence, He Qianqian looked up and smiled, "Alright, let''s leave it at that for now, you go back first." But upon hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian didn''t leave. Instead, he grinned and asked, "Teacher He, what''s your wish?" "A wish?" He Qianqian was startled, then laughing, tapped Lin Tian''s forehead with her slender, jade-like finger and scolded, "Me? My wish is that you study hard!" Study hard! Hearing this wish, Lin Tian focused his attention on the Supernatural Ability System in his mind. But there was no reaction! Clearly, He Qianqian''s wish was not viable! It wasn''t just any wish that would do. Since that wish was not viable, Lin Tian''s eyes shifted, and he said with a chuckle, "Pick another wish, um..." saying this, Lin Tian tilted his head slightly, pondered for a moment, and said with a laugh, "You make a wish, and if I achieve it, you give me a kiss!" A kiss! Hearing this, He Qianqian was stunned, finally understanding what was going on. He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian somewhat helplessly and shook her head, "What are you thinking, you rascal!" "Say it, is it possible?" Lin Tian was not ready to give up. He Qianqian shook her head with a hint of resignation, "Alright, if you can get first place in your grade on the next monthly test, I will kiss you!" "Really?" "Really!" After speaking, He Qianqian shook her head again in resignation, no longer paying attention to Lin Tian, and walked away quickly. As she walked, He Qianqian muttered to herself, "What is this little guy thinking? Am I being too nice to him..." Seeing He Qianqian walking away quickly, Lin Tian didn''t follow but remained where he was. At that moment, Lin Tian''s attention was already focused on the Supernatural Ability System in his mind. A synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "He Qianqian''s first wish: to rank first in the monthly test. Reward for completing the mission: Earn 3 Supernatural Points." Chapter 5 First in the Grade? Just Childs Play! It worked!Lin Tian slapped his hand down sharply, his face showing signs of excitement. A confident smile appeared on his face, "Being first in the grade, no big deal!" As he spoke, Lin Tian lifted his head again, looking in the direction where He Qianqian had left. By this time, He Qianqian had already reached the staircase and was about to go down. But just as He Qianqian was about to descend the stairs, a young man walked out from the classroom beside her, called her, and then the two of them walked down shoulder to shoulder. Looking at the two of them, they obviously had a close relationship. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this young man, Lin Tian''s face darkened, clearly upset. This young man was He Qianqian''s boyfriend, Wang Feng. Wang Feng was also a teacher at the school, and it was said that he graduated from the same school as He Qianqian. Wang Feng was six feet tall, well-proportioned, and handsome, which in others'' eyes made a perfect match. Although Lin Tian had been somewhat irritated by Wang Feng before, he hadn''t had other ideas, but now it was different. With a superpower, Lin Tian had started to have other thoughts about He Qianqian. So, seeing He Qianqian and Wang Feng together naturally irritated him a bit. "Hmph!" Lin Tian watched He Qianqian and Wang Feng walking down shoulder to shoulder, his mood a bit sullen, he snorted coldly, turned, and walked back to the classroom. ** Wang Feng didn''t know that his being together with He Qianqian was making Lin Tian uncomfortable, but even if he did know, he wouldn''t care. At this time, Wang Feng was also a bit irked. As he walked with He Qianqian toward the staircase exit, he asked with a somewhat unpleasant expression, "How come you were so close with that student just now?" "What''s the matter?" He Qianqian looked at Wang Feng somewhat blankly, then came back to her senses, and said indifferently, "He''s just a kid. Why do you care so much?" "A kid, where is he just a kid!" Seeing He Qianqian''s indifferent look, Wang Feng instantly became jealous, visibly upset, "He''s not just a kid; those kids are seventeen or eighteen years old, their hormones are kicking in, and it''s their puberty. Be careful." "You''re overthinking it! But" At this point, He Qianqian paused for a moment. "What is it?" Seeing He Qianqian''s expression, Wang Feng quickly asked. "But I did make a bet with that student!" "What bet?" Hearing that she had made a bet with a student made Wang Feng even more irked. "He said if he ranked first in the grade, I would give him a kiss!" He Qianqian said cheerfully, seemingly unconcerned. "You agreed?" Wang Feng looked very concerned, his expression very upset. "I agreed!" He Qianqian nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world, unconcernedly saying, "You know his grades. Even in our class, he''s at the bottom, let alone in the grade. Ranking first is simply impossible!" Thinking of Lin Tian''s grades, Wang Feng felt a bit relieved, but then he immediately cautioned, "Don''t make such bets in the future, it''s clear from this bet that kid is up to no good! Be careful with him from now on." He Qianqian shrugged helplessly, her shoulders slumping a bit as she agreed reluctantly, "Alright, I''ll listen to you, you jealous jar!" ** Although seeing He Qianqian and Wang Feng together irked Lin Tian, he quickly adjusted himself. He believed that He Qianqian would definitely be his woman! Having adjusted his mindset, Lin Tian regained his confident demeanor by the time he reached the door. Upon entering the classroom and walking back to his seat, several boys immediately gathered around him. "Lin Tian, what did Ms. He want with you? Can you bring me along next time?" "Yeah, yeah!" The other classmates chimed in. "Nothing much, just made a bet with her!" Lin Tian said somewhat indifferently. "What bet?" Hearing this, the curiosity of those around him was piqued, and they asked eagerly. Lin Tian didn''t immediately respond, but instead slightly lifted his head, looked at the expectant eyes around him, and slowly said, "I told her that in the next monthly test, I''m going to rank first in the grade!" First in the grade! Hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment, somewhat dazed. After a few seconds, one boy hesitantly asked, "What did you say, what rank are you aiming for in the monthly test?" "First, in, the, grade!" Lin Tian enunciated each word. First in the grade! This time, the classmates around him were sure they hadn''t misunderstood! First in the grade! Lin Tian actually said he was going to rank first in the grade! What a joke! Hearing this, the surrounding classmates all laughed, pointing at Lin Tian with amused expressions, "Lin Tian, I didn''t mishear, did I? You actually said you''re going to rank first in the grade! Stop joking!" "That''s really exaggerated!" "What a big talker!" ... In just a moment, the whole class knew about Lin Tian''s bet with He Qianqian and that Lin Tian was aiming to rank first in the upcoming monthly test. Everyone found it hilarious! Lin Tian ranking first in the grade? What a joke! If he ranks first, then I''m the top scorer of the college entrance exam! Everyone was dismissive! Some even thought Lin Tian was crazy! It wasn''t that they looked down on Lin Tian, but they were all too familiar with his usual grades. Moreover, the monthly test was tomorrow. How could a day''s time turn a bottom-ranked student into the top of the grade? Only a miracle could do that! Impossible! This was impossible! That was everyone''s thought. Lin Tian was well aware of everyone''s thoughts, but he didn''t explain. Instead, he began to silently pull out his books and study. As he flipped through the books, the knowledge from the pages instantly entered his mind! Photographic memory! And rapidly understanding! Lin Tian absorbed the knowledge from the books like a sponge. Feeling the knowledge rapidly increasing in his mind, Lin Tian was filled with confidence! The monthly test? Child''s play! Chapter 6 Impossible Lin Tian did not pay attention to the classmates'' ridicule, he just quietly read books, frantically absorbing the knowledge from them.The third class was a Chinese language class, which Lin Tian did not listen to at all, he just kept reading by himself. The Chinese language teacher noticed that Lin Tian was not listening to the class, but he did not pay it any mind. With the college entrance examination only three months away, the teacher had almost given up on a poor student like him. Unless it was too much, he simply would not bother. The teacher not paying attention to him actually suited Lin Tian just fine. By the time the third class was over, Lin Tian had already studied all the textbooks from grades ten to twelve once over. At this point, Lin Tian had completely memorized the contents of those textbooks in his mind, and he had understood them as well. But, afraid of forgetting, Lin Tian still planned to review everything again. So, while others went to rest after the third class, Lin Tian continued to read at his desk. Ling Ling Before he knew it, the bell for the fourth class had already rung. Hearing the bell, Lin Tian glanced at the schedule on the desk and discovered that this class was still a biology lesson. "It''s Teacher He''s class!" With that thought, Lin Tian raised his head and looked towards the classroom door. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No sooner had he raised his head than he saw He Qianqian, dressed in white, walking into the classroom with a smile. Stand up, class begins, everything as usual. This class, Lin Tian did not get too distracted and continued to read as he had done in the previous class. He continued to study. He had to ensure that he had fully learned everything and would not forget it! While He Qianqian was lecturing above, Lin Tian was silently studying below. As time passed by, when there were ten minutes left in the class, He Qianqian had already finished explaining today''s key points. Seeing that she had finished the key points, He Qianqian smiled at the students below and said, "That''s it for today''s class. There are ten minutes left, you can all review on your own for a while!" The lesson was over, but not all the students began to quietly review as He Qianqian had suggested. At this point, someone thought of the bet between Lin Tian and He Qianqian. Thinking of the bet, someone suddenly asked He Qianqian loudly, "Teacher He, I heard Lin Tian say he made a bet with you?" The bet between Lin Tian and Teacher He! Upon hearing this topic, all the students raised their heads and looked at He Qianqian, showing great interest in such a juicy topic. They all knew that Lin Tian had boasted about scoring first in the grade. "A bet?" Upon hearing this, He Qianqian was startled, and after a moment, she came to her senses and looked at the students below with a smiling face, "Yes, I made a bet with Lin Tian. I told him that if he could score first in the grade, I would give him a kiss!" "Oh!" Hearing this, the male students below screamed! A kiss! Just the thought was exciting! That would be a kiss from a goddess! Seeing the screaming and excitement from the students below, He Qianqian playfully blinked and said, "If any of you can score first in the monthly exam, I will give someone a kiss too!" "Oh!" Instantly, a chorus of screams rose from below! But after screaming for a while, a chorus of sighs then arose from below. Difficult! Too difficult! It was virtually impossible! The class Lin Tian was in was a lower-level class. Usually, the first rank in their class during the monthly exam would only be around two hundredth in the entire grade. To become the first rank in the grade impossible! Impossible for anyone in the class! "Teacher, can two hundredth place do?" The speaker was a boy full of acne. He had one of the top scores in the class, but his best ranking was around two hundredth in the grade. At this time, the acne-faced boy was looking expectantly at He Qianqian on the podium, really hoping for a kiss. "Not possible!" He Qianqian smiled and shook her head. "Ah!" Hearing this, a chorus of sighs arose from below: "It''s simply impossible!" "Exactly, how could it be possible!" He Qianqian looked at the chorus of sighs arising from below with a smiling face and remained silent. Possible, of course it was not possible. If it were, why would she agree to such a condition? Thinking this, He Qianqian glanced at Lin Tian. He Qianqian noticed that Lin Tian was currently looking down at his book, seemingly unaffected by the outside noise. From He Qianqian''s angle, she could clearly see that Lin Tian was reading a math book. Seeing Lin Tian studying seriously, a hint of admiration flashed in He Qianqian''s eyes, but no matter what, she did not believe Lin Tian would become first in the grade! Impossible, not a chance at all! At this moment, Lin Tian was looking down at his book, ignoring the outside commotion. He naturally heard the discussions of his classmates, and he knew what they said was deemed impossible. He even heard someone calling him a madman, claiming how could he possibly score first in the grade. Regarding these remarks, Lin Tian did not mind, he just silently read his book. Time passed little by little as Lin Tian read his book, and soon ten minutes were up. Ding ding With the bell ringing, school was dismissed. Hearing the bell, Lin Tian did not stop reading, he continued to look at his book. Only when almost everyone had left the classroom did Lin Tian finally get up. As Lin Tian stood up, he silently recalled the knowledge in his mind. Lin Tian found that, through another round of review, he had remembered the information even more solidly. Chapter 7 He Wants to Be the Top Student in the Grade? Ridiculous! As he left the classroom, Lin Tianyi walked toward the bike shed while continuing to silently recall the knowledge from his textbooks in his mind.Upon finding his bicycle, Lin Tianyi rode home while recalling the content of the books. Twenty minutes later, upon reaching the entrance to his residential complex at home, Lin Tianyi collected his thoughts, intending to rest a bit first. Lin Tianyi''s residential complex was named Green Light District. Just as he parked his bicycle, he saw his younger sister also returning home on her bike. "Brother!" Seeing her brother, Lin Fang pedaled faster toward him, then excitedly stopped her bike next to Lin Tianyi, "Brother, I''ve heard some gossip!" "What gossip?" Lin Tianyi glanced at his sister, locked up his bike, and started walking upstairs. "It''s about you!" Lin Fang quickly locked up her bike and caught up with Lin Tianyi, smiling, "I heard a rumor that you made a bet with that beautiful teacher, Miss He, that if you get first place in the monthly test, Miss He will kiss you!" Hearing this, Lin Tianyi paused slightly, quite surprised, as he hadn''t expected the news to spread so quickly. However, soon after, Lin Tianyi somewhat realized that being able to receive a kiss from He Qianqian was a dream for many of the school''s introverted boys. Such rumors naturally spread fast. After pausing for a moment, Lin Tianyi continued walking forward, ignoring Lin Fang. Undeterred by her brother''s disregard, Lin Fang laughed, "This rumor is obviously fake. I don''t even know how your name got involved. You scoring first in the grade, don''t make me laugh. You''re not that foolish!" Lin Fang stated matter-of-factly. Hearing this, Lin Tianyi paused slightly again, turned his head, and seriously looked at Lin Fang, "That''s true, I really do want to score first in the grade!" "What?" Hearing this, Lin Fang was stunned, freezing on the spot. After saying this, Lin Tianyi ignored his stunned sister and continued walking forward. After a few seconds of shock, Lin Fang came back to her senses and quickly caught up with Lin Tianyi, looking at him in disbelief, "Brother, did I hear you wrong, you want to score first in the grade?" "What''s wrong? Is it impossible?" Lin Tianyi glanced at Lin Fang and continued walking forward expressionlessly. Seeing her brother walking away, Lin Fang hurriedly followed, watching him in disbelief, "Brother, are you kidding? You scoring first in the grade! Talk about your score reaching above three hundred first!" Lin Fang thought her brother had gone mad! To say such a thing! First in the grade? Oh, my god! Lin Tianyi paid no attention to his crying sister, stopped, and at that moment, he had reached the doorstep of his home. After reaching the front door, Lin Tianyi took out his keys and walked in. Lin Tianyi paid no attention to his sister, who was still babbling behind him, and walked inside on his own. Upon returning home, after greeting his mother in the kitchen, Lin Tianyi went straight to his room. Seeing Lin Tianyi walking in, Lin Fang followed him. Unlike Lin Tianyi, upon returning home Lin Fang immediately went to find her mother, who was cooking in the kitchen. Soon Lin Fang''s voice could be heard from the kitchen. "Mom, guess what, Brother said he''s going to score first in the grade..." Even though Lin Tianyi was back in his room, he could still hear the voices outside since he hadn''t closed his door, including the conversation in the kitchen. Hearing that his sister had just told their mother about it directly, Lin Tianyi pursed his lips, looking rather indifferent. At that moment, Lin Tianyi''s mother, Shi Qing''s voice came from the kitchen, "Him, first in the grade? I''d be grateful if he could just score within the top three hundred!" As for the bet, Shi Qing didn''t care at all. Her son scoring first in the grade? The thought made Shi Qing unconsciously shake her head! ** After eating, he rested for a while. The afternoon was filled with more classes. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. During the afternoon, Lin Tianyi continued reading! After three afternoon classes, Lin Tianyi had revised the high school textbooks three times! With three rounds of revision, Lin Tianyi had mastered the material thoroughly. "Tonight, I should do some practice problems," Lin Tianyi muttered to himself as he pushed his bicycle toward the school gate. Now Lin Tianyi needed to go home for dinner, and then he had an evening self-study session. ** After dinner, as Lin Tianyi parked his bike and walked toward the classroom, he noticed that from time to time, students on the road pointed at him. A whisper of murmurs reached Lin Tianyi''s ears. "See that guy? He said he''s going to score first in the grade, but usually, he doesn''t even score above three hundred." "Out of his league!" "He dares to say that and isn''t ashamed?" "He''s the one who made the bet with Miss He, wonder where he got the courage!" "He thinks he can score first in the grade? What a joke!" ... Lin Tianyi paid no attention to these vague mocking sounds, instead, a disdainful smile appeared on his lips as he muttered under his breath, "Foolish!" During the evening study session, Lin Tianyi stopped reading and started working on test papers. The papers Lin Tianyi was doing were from previous years'' actual exams. After spending the entire evening, Lin Tianyi finished last year''s college entrance examination papers and graded them himself. 670 points! That was the score Lin Tianyi gave himself! And that score didn''t even include the marks for the Chinese essay! That means even if Lin Tianyi scored only 30 points on his Chinese essay, adding that thirty, his total score could reach 700 points! 30 points for a 60-point essay is definitely attainable. That means Lin Tianyi could definitely achieve 700 points! Seven hundred points, while last year''s top college entrance exam score was just over 690! That means if Lin Tianyi took this answer sheet to last year''s exam, he would have been the top scorer! And that''s a certainty! Seeing this score, Lin Tianyi was filled with confidence! The monthly test, no pressure at all! Tomorrow is the monthly test, and Lin Tianyi started looking forward to it! Looking forward to He Qianqian''s sweet kiss Chapter 8 the first place is him? How is that possible? The next day, Lin Tian didn''t go to school as early as usual, today he just needed to be there before eight o''clock.Because today was the time for the monthly exam. The monthly exams started at eight o''clock in the morning, with two subjects in the morning, one in the afternoon, and another one in the evening. At eight o''clock in the morning, Lin Tian arrived at the examination room on time. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The examination room seemed somewhat solemn. Although this was just a monthly exam, since it was close to the college entrance exam, the setup of the examination room was according to the standards of the college entrance exam. A classroom held no more than thirty people. Ding ding... As the bell rang, everyone in the examination room started to write, making the room very quiet as everyone was immersed in their work. Looking at the math paper in his hands, Lin Tian didn''t start writing immediately but instead flipped through the pages. As he reviewed the test paper, Lin Tian became much more relieved! The questions were all very simple, with absolutely no difficulty. Upon seeing those questions, solutions immediately came to mind for Lin Tian, very clearly. The test paper wasn''t difficult, and Lin Tian revealed a confident smile on his face. Taking a deep breath, he began to write his name. Whoosh~! After writing his name, Lin Tian started to write quickly on the test paper. Lin Tian''s answering speed was very fast; some questions he knew the answers to at a glance and filled them in directly, but of course, some still needed a bit of thought. But no matter what, there was not a single question that could stump him! Whoosh~! Lin Tian answered with ease, and in just forty minutes, he had finished the test paper! After finishing the test, Lin Tian let out a sigh and checked his answers again. No mistakes! Basically no mistakes! He checked once, then again, and it was after checking three times that Lin Tian finally felt at ease. After checking three times, Lin Tian no longer felt like checking and began to wait. Sitting in his chair somewhat bored, Lin Tian turned his head slightly and noticed that the other students present were all still engrossed in their own papers, none of them having finished like he had. After waiting a while and feeling bored, Lin Tian stood up to submit his test. Whoosh~! As Lin Tian stood up, his chair began to move, producing a noise. The sound of the moving chair startled the students who were taking the exam, causing them to look up at Lin Tian. They then realized that Lin Tian was actually handing in his paper. He''s already finished? Some people were astonished! Others were dismissive! Those who scoffed knew Lin Tian, and they believed that he must have not been able to finish and was handing in early. As Lin Tian handed in his paper and walked out of the classroom, he passed by someone''s desk and faintly heard the person mutter, "Still aiming to be the first in the grade, idiot!" Hearing this, Lin Tian paused, took a slight step back, looked at the person, and leaned forward slightly, "You''re the idiot!" After cursing, Lin Tian snorted coldly and walked away with measured steps. "You..." The person was a bit angry, wanting to stand up and scold him, but remembering that they were in an examination room, he held back and could only watch Lin Tian leave arrogantly. When Lin Tian stepped out of the classroom, the hallway was still empty; no other students had come out yet. "I''ll take a stroll!" Since he still had another subject in the morning, Lin Tian couldn''t go home early, so he decided to wander around the campus instead. Next were English, Chinese, and Science Comprehensive... In one day, he finished all four subjects. Lin Tian handed in early for these four exams, and he found that the questions were already quite easy for him. Being the first in his grade for the monthly exam no longer felt like any pressure! Especially after finishing the exams, Lin Tian once again affirmed his own thoughts! The next day proceeded with regular classes as Lin Tian waited for the exam results. One more day, and the results would be available tomorrow. Another day passed by, and the following noon, Lin Tian noticed a crowd of people gathered around the blackboard at the base of the teaching building. Seeing so many onlookers in front of the blackboard, Lin Tian quickened his pace and walked over. Lin Tian knew that the results of the monthly exams had come out. After each monthly exam, the school would post the names of the top two hundred students on the blackboard at the front of the teaching building. Before reaching the blackboard, Lin Tian could hear the murmurs of the onlooking students, "Lin Tian, who is that?" "Yeah? Who is this? I''ve never heard of him!" "He actually scored 704? Is that a mistake?" someone in the crowd exclaimed. "Indeed, the second placer Leng Bing only got 650! A full fifty points higher! That''s too exaggerated!" "Who is Lin Tian? I''ve never heard of him!" "Do you guys remember the gossip from a few days ago? It said that a student from the bottom class bet with Teacher He that if he got first in the grade, Teacher He would kiss him!" "Yeah, so what?" Many people had heard this gossip, but they hadn''t paid much attention to it. Thinking of this, at this moment someone brought it up, some incredulously looked at him and said, "You''re not suggesting that the person from the bottom class is Lin Tian, are you?" "Right, that''s the one called Lin Tian!" "Damn! Are you kidding me? He must have cheated!" "How can that guy possibly be the top of the grade!" Voices of dissatisfaction and disbelief echoed through the crowd. Hearing these voices, Lin Tian''s steps faltered slightly, and a confident smile appeared on his face, "It''s done! No need to look!" Lin Tian muttered to himself quietly and headed briskly to the classroom. There was no need to go and see, he was surely the top of the grade! "Really looking forward to Teacher He''s fragrant kiss!" Thinking of He Qianqian''s rosy cherry lips, Lin Tian felt somewhat excited. He began to calculate whether he had a class with He Qianqian that afternoon. Upon calculating, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, the very first class was He Qianqian''s biology. Thinking of this, Lin Tian could hardly wait to head to the classroom. Chapter 9 Im the First! As Lin Tian hurried towards the classroom, a person ran ahead of him into the classroom. That was Lin Tian''s classmate, Wang Zhong.Wang Zhong with a whoosh charged into the classroom, and directly sprinted to the lectern. "Clap clap!" Watching the classmates below chatting and reading, Wang Zhong clapped his hands sharply. Hearing the slapping sound from the lectern, all the students below raised their heads to look up at the lectern. After gathering the attention of the students below, Wang Zhong seemed a bit exaggerated as he waved his hands, "Classmates, the names of the top two hundred students from the monthly exam have been announced!" "Announced? If it''s announced, then it''s announced, so what!" Many of the students below spoke indifferently upon hearing this topic. Everyone knew their own situations and that the names of the top two hundred students from the monthly exam would be posted on the blackboard of the teaching building this afternoon. But even though they knew, not many people in the class were concerned because this was a poor-performing class; there was hardly anyone within the top two hundred. If it didn''t concern them, they naturally wouldn''t care. Seeing the indifferent attitude of the students below, Wang Zhong got anxious and shouted, "This time it''s different, do you know who the first place is this time?" "Who could it be, if not Leng Bing? It couldn''t possibly be Lin Tian, could it!" A boy below shouted somewhat impatiently. Who the first place was? There was no need to ask, it was definitely Leng Bing; she had dominated the first place for a long time. Hearing what the boy said, Wang Zhong with a smack hit the lectern forcefully and shouted, "That''s right! It is Lin Tian who''s the first place, 704 points, a full 50 points ahead of Leng Bing!" "Ah?" "Ah?" A chorus of astonishment echoed through the room. Stunned for a moment, incredulous voices rose in the classroom, "Impossible, how could that loser Lin Tian score 700? If he could, I''d go **** myself!" "Exactly, exactly! How could that be possible!" A wave of skeptical voices filled the air. "It''s true! It''s true!" Wang Zhong shouted, "I just saw it downstairs, if you don''t believe it, you can go see for yourselves!" "Impossible! Completely impossible!" Everyone was in disbelief. Hearing Wang Zhong''s words, people immediately got up, prepared to go out. They wanted to see for themselves if it was true! They knew Lin Tian''s academic performance too well, how could it possibly reach seven hundred points. Instantly, a group of students was ready to leave the classroom. But before they could step out, a figure suddenly appeared at the classroom doorLin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian, the classmates'' eyes brightened, and they gathered around him, eagerly asking, "Lin Tian, we heard you got first in the grade? Is it true or false?" "Yeah, is it true?" The classmates asked one after another. Noticing everyone''s gazes, Lin Tian''s eyes swept across their faces and he nodded slightly, "Of course!" His tone was very calm. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He wasn''t surprised by the result at all! But Lin Tian not being surprised didn''t stop others from being astonished! "Impossible!" Someone immediately contradicted him, "You got first place? What kind of international joke is that!" "If you don''t believe it, then forget it!" Lin Tian shrugged indifferently, pushed through the crowd with his hand, and walked in with a composed expression. "Impossible!" Despite Lin Tian''s affirmative answer, most people still didn''t believe it. Thinking it over, these people all left the classroom, running downstairs. They wanted to see on the blackboard downstairs if Lin Tian really did achieve first place. ** Meanwhile, in the teachers'' office on the other side, there was also a lively atmosphere. "How did this Lin Tian score so well? Could he have cheated?" A teacher questioned. "Impossible, didn''t we discuss it this morning? Those test papers were just composed by us, some were even made the same day as the exam, cheating is impossible!" A teacher immediately countered. As for whether Lin Tian cheated or not, the outcome was actually already determined in the morning. And that outcome was that it was impossible! Because the monthly test papers were collectively compiled by the teachers, some were even written in the morning and taken in the afternoon. There was no possibility of any leaks. As for the possibility of Lin Tian cheating with a book, that was virtually impossible as well because the score he got was too good, a 700. Even if some tried to copy, they couldn''t reach that score. Because this was a science subject, it wasn''t just about rote memorization. After discussing it in the morning, although the result was somewhat unbelievable, everyone still agreed that Lin Tian had done the test on his own! At that moment, He Qianqian was in the office, holding Lin Tian''s biology test paper in her hand. This biology test paper was basically flawless. Lin Tian''s handwriting wasn''t pretty, but his answering was very meticulous. Looking at this nearly perfect test paper, a trace of doubt flashed in He Qianqian''s eyes. She thought about the Lin Tian she knew, the somewhat mischievous boy, and his confident smile. After a moment of silence, He Qianqian looked up at the discussing teachers and said, "Maybe he really is that good. Maybe he just doesn''t like to show off normally!" "Who would hide their abilities for no reason!" someone retorted. "But how do you explain it then?" "Let''s wait for the next monthly test. If his scores are still good next time, then it really proves that he is indeed that good!" ... Watching the teachers in the office discuss, He Qianqian didn''t speak; she suddenly felt a new sense of curiosity about Lin Tian. This student seemed not as simple as she had imagined. As He Qianqian was deep in thought, the bell for class suddenly rang. Hearing the bell, He Qianqian collected her thoughts, picked up the test paper and textbook, and prepared for class. As He Qianqian was leaving the teacher''s office, on the other side, Wang Feng also came out of the classroom office with test papers in hand. "Qianqian!" Seeing He Qianqian, Wang Feng hurriedly followed her. Having caught up to He Qianqian, Wang Feng glanced at her and said, "I heard Lin Tian ranked first in your class?" "Yes!" He Qianqian nodded. "You..." Wang Feng opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he seemed hesitant. Noticing Wang Feng''s hesitation, He Qianqian turned her head and looked at him with curiosity, "Just say what you want to say." "You, you wouldn''t really kiss him, would you?" Wang Feng looked at He Qianqian with some concern. "Ah?" Hearing this, He Qianqian was taken aback, then she remembered something. She had been so absorbed by the shock of Lin Tian getting first place that she had almost forgotten about the bet. Only now did she remember. After a pause, He Qianqian shook her head and laughed, "How could I?" "That''s good to hear!" Wang Feng breathed a sigh of relief. He would have been furious if he knew that He Qianqian had actually kissed Lin Tian. ** Lingling With the ringing of the class bell, all the students who had been surrounding Lin Tian returned to their seats. The ones who didn''t believe Lin Tian had scored first finally gave up when they saw the names posted on the blackboard. Then these students gathered around Lin Tian. Asking all sorts of questions. Asking if he cheated. Asking what was going on. Everyone was shocked that Lin Tian had achieved the first place, as if they had seen two suns appearing in the sky all of a sudden. Lin Tian just casually dealt with them, waiting for the class to start. As the bell for class rang, Lin Tian looked towards the classroom door. This class was He Qianqian''s, and she would be arriving soon. Lingling When the second bell sounded, the figure of He Qianqian appeared at the classroom door Chapter 10 Seeing the teacher arrive, the students, who had been whispering amongst themselves, fell silent and turned their eyes towards He Qianqian entering with a stack of test papers in hand.Noticing the students'' gaze, He Qianqian smiled slightly and walked in, cradling the test papers in her arms. Once He Qianqian entered the classroom, she headed straight for the podium. "Good morning, everyone!" He Qianqian''s face broke into a charming smile. "Good morning, Teacher!" The entire class stood up collectively. "Alright, sit down, everyone," He Qianqian said with a smile, pressing down with her hand. "Thank you, Teacher!" After all the students had taken their seats, He Qianqian looked down briefly at the test papers on the lecture desk, then raised her head and glanced over the class. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, all eyes were on He Qianqian. Meeting the students'' gaze, He Qianqian smiled again and then fixed her eyes on Lin Tian. At that time, Lin Tian was also looking at her. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, He Qianqian imperceptibly nodded her head and then looked down at the test papers on the lectern with a smile, "As you all know, the results of this month''s exam have come out..." "We know, Lin Tian even got first place! Top in the entire grade!" Before He Qianqian could finish, a student yelled out from below. "Right!" After that student spoke, others joined in response. Everyone was quite shocked by Lin Tian''s leap from being one of the weakest students to the top of the grade, and their reactions were a bit intense. Watching the classroom suddenly become noisy, He Qianqian smiled slightly, waited a moment, and then pressed down gently with her tender hand, signaling for the students to quiet down a bit. The students were very obedient towards He Qianqian, and upon seeing her gesture, the discussing students quieted down, looking towards He Qianqian. Seeing the whole class''s attention on her, He Qianqian smiled and said, "Honestly, I was also very surprised by Lin Tian''s excellent performance. Now, let''s have Lin Tian come up and give an acceptance speech." Saying so, He Qianqian began to clap her hands. "Clap, clap..." Seeing He Qianqian start clapping, the entire classroom joined in, and applause filled the room. "Uh..." Listening to the ceaseless applause filling the classroom, Lin Tian was a bit dazed. He hadn''t expected this to happen. However, after a moment''s hesitation, Lin Tian wasn''t timid. He stood up, looked around at the classmates watching him, and confidently said, "Before class, many students asked me if I cheated, otherwise, how could I have scored so well! But now..." At this point, Lin Tian paused slightly, his head tilted up slightly, his face brimming with a confident smile, "But now I want to say I didn''t cheat. I got first place in this month''s exam, and I will also be the first in the next monthly exam! When I say I will, I will!" Lin Tian''s somewhat domineering words shocked the entire class, which was followed by a wave of scornful sounds. "Pfft! You, really? Stop bragging!" The speaker was a student who previously ranked among the top of the class. "You''re blowing your own trumpet way too much! Get real!" ... A wave of disdainful and rebutting sounds erupted in the classroom. Most students in the class still believed that Lin Tian had cheated to obtain such good results; they simply couldn''t believe he was truly that skilled. In the face of his classmates'' ridicule, Lin Tian just raised his head, his face full of confidence, as if he hadn''t heard a word. "Clap, clap!" He Qianqian clapped her hands, breaking through the chatter coming from below. When the students calmed down, He Qianqian turned her gaze towards Lin Tian. Looking at Lin Tian, He Qianqian''s face revealed a captivating smile, "It''s good to have confidence, and we should have faith in others. I certainly believe in him!" Saying that, He Qianqian smiled faintly at Lin Tian, then pressed her hand down to signal him to take his seat. After Lin Tian sat down, He Qianqian looked down at the test papers in her hands again and began, "Next, I will distribute the test papers, Lin Bai 68 points..." "Teacher!" Before He Qianqian could finish, a student''s voice interrupted from below. "What is it?" He Qianqian raised her head to look at the student who spoke. His name was Wang Zhong. With He Qianqian looking at him, Wang Zhong called out, "Teacher He, didn''t you say that if Lin Tian got first place, you would give him a kiss?" "Yeah, yeah!" Seeing Wang Zhong speak up, a chorus of agreement rose from the students below. In contrast to the tedious test papers, the students were more inclined to witness such juicy gossip! "Uh..." Facing the collective agreement of the students, He Qianqian was taken aback, her face tinged with embarrassment, "That was just a joke! You can''t take it seriously!" "Tsk!" "Going back on your word!" A wave of dissatisfaction arose from below, especially loud from the boys. Seeing a goddess''s kiss was what many were looking forward to, even if it wasn''t with them, it was still thrilling! Do other classes have such juicy gossip? "Teacher, just one kiss! Just one, please!" A plea rose from the students, even the girls weren''t excluded. They too wanted to see such gossip unfold. "Kiss! Kiss!" Then the students began chanting in unison, clapping their hands while at it! "Uh..." Seeing the somewhat frenzied students below, He Qianqian was a bit flustered, completely unprepared for such a turn of events. Not only was He Qianqian startled, but Lin Tian was also a bit taken aback. "Go on!" When Lin Tian was somewhat in a daze, his deskmate, Wang Gang, pushed him out. "Ah!" Lin Tian was startled and was pushed out of his seat, standing in the corridor. Standing in the corridor, Lin Tian was a bit dazed. After a moment, he looked up at He Qianqian on the podium. Biting his teeth, Lin Tian walked straight towards the podium. "Oh! Oh!" As soon as they saw Lin Tian take the initiative, a scream erupted from below! Thrilling! Too thrilling! They never expected Lin Tian to dare to step forward proactively. Seeing Lin Tian walking towards her, He Qianqian was also somewhat stunned, her heart even starting to panic. "Huff!" Lin Tian took a deep breath, walked slowly toward the podium, feeling a bit excited. The teacher! This is his teacher! And now he was going to step forward to demand a kiss! This was the kiss many reserved men dreamed of! Just thinking about it was exciting! "Huff!" Lin Tian took another deep breath, then quickened his pace and strode forward. Lin Tian stepped in front of He Qianqian, slightly raised his head, and said loudly, "Teacher, you wouldn''t want to go back on your word, right? You once told me that lying isn''t good, lying isn''t a good habit! Teacher, please don''t lie now!" After speaking, Lin Tian paused, slightly raised his head again, and said loudly, "I beg for your kiss!" After that, Lin Tian closed his eyes, putting on an expectant look for a kiss! Lin Tian appeared very calm, his speech not even slightly trembling, but his heavy breathing revealed how nervous he was. Seeing Lin Tian with his eyes closed and his head slightly raised, looking expectant for a kiss, the students below went crazy! Everyone shouted frantically, "Kiss him! Kiss him!" The voices were in unison and rhythmic. Under that atmosphere, everyone in the classroom was infected. "Uh..." He Qianqian, seeing the frenetic students below, then looking at Lin Tian with his expectant look for a kiss, was a bit at a loss. She never thought she would be pushed to this situation. "Kiss him! Kiss him!" The students below kept shouting frantically, their voices loud and orderly, clapping their hands as they spoke. "Kiss him, kiss him!" Wang Feng, attending class next door, was startled when he heard the faint voices coming from next door, then thought of something, and his face instantly turned rather ugly. Wang Feng thought for a moment, then excused himself to his classmates and quickly walked towards the door of Lin Tian''s classroom. "Kiss him, kiss him!" Hearing the shouts of the students below, He Qianqian glanced at Lin Tian''s expectant face and hesitated. Her pearly teeth lightly biting her red lips, He Qianqian''s face showed great reluctance. According to what He Qianqian truly wanted, she did not want to kiss Lin Tian, but doing otherwise would certainly make Lin Tian and all students feel heartbroken. And this was clearly not He Qianqian''s principle as a teacher. After thinking for a moment, He Qianqian made up her mind, and her red lips quickly pecked Lin Tian''s cheek! Like a dragonfly skimming water! "Oh! Oh!" Seeing that He Qianqian had indeed kissed him, a scream went up from the students below. It was madness! Madness! This scene was definitely going to be the talk of the school for a week! The acknowledged teacher goddess had actually kissed a student, such news was explosive when you thought about it! "Oh, oh! Unbelievable!" Hearing the shrieks of the students below, He Qianqian''s fair cheeks instantly flushed with redness. She appeared even more bashful and endearing. "You may go down now," He Qianqian said to Lin Tian, who was still on the podium in a daze. As she spoke, He Qianqian felt her face burning hot. But He Qianqian did not know that outside the classroom window, Wang Feng was watching the scene with a face turned ashen. "Bitch!" Wang Feng whispered furiously, his face ashen. Meanwhile, hearing He Qianqian''s voice, Lin Tian, who was still somewhat in a daze, came back to his senses, responded, and then quickly walked back to his seat. Lin Tian had been dazed not only because He Qianqian had kissed him but also because the Supernatural Ability System''s synthesized electronic voice had sounded in his mind: "Task completed, reward 3 Supernatural Points." With that kiss from He Qianqian, the first task was considered complete, and Lin Tian also received three Supernatural Points. Chapter 11 I Want to Teach Him a Lesson Lin Tian quickly walked to his surroundings, his mind still replaying the task he had just completed.After returning to his seat, Lin Tian didn''t have time to savor He Qianqian''s fragrant kiss, and instead plunged his consciousness into his mind. Lin Tian summoned his superpower menu swiftly. As Lin Tian summoned it, a menu-like object appeared in his mind, listing more than a dozen superpowers. Lin Tian looked through them one by one, "Level 1 Invisibility (can turn invisible for ten minutes a day) 2 Supernatural Points; Level 1 Clairvoyant Ability (can see through objects up to ten centimeters) one Supernatural Point; Standard 54 pistol (includes seven bullets) one Supernatural Point..." He looked over the powers one by one, his expression slightly disappointed because there were still too few powers, and all these were of the lowest level. Seeing these powers on the menu, Lin Tian muttered to himself, "The system hasn''t evolved yet, so I can only exchange for these powers for now. There should be better powers after the system evolves." Thinking of this, Lin Tian took a deep breath and once again scanned the dozen or so powers. He wanted to choose his favorite power out of these. After searching, Lin Tian''s gaze finally settled on a power: Level 1 Flight (can fly up to one hundred meters at a top speed of 20m/s) ten Supernatural Points." Seeing this power made Lin Tian''s eyes light up instantaneously. Flying was Lin Tian''s childhood dream. Just as he was about to exchange for this Flight Ability, the required Supernatural Points made Lin Tian somewhat helpless. "Ten Supernatural Points, that''s too many. I only have three right now." After staring at the Flight Ability for a long time, Lin Tian could only helplessly shake his head and thought, "I''ll save up for now and exchange when I have ten Supernatural Points." Thinking of this, Lin Tian opened his eyes and started the class. Lin Tian didn''t exchange for any superpower, intending to save them until he had accumulated ten Supernatural Points. He wasn''t in a hurry right now. When Lin Tian lifted his head from his thoughts, he saw He Qianqian teaching on the podium. She had already lost her earlier shyness and had regained her authoritative teacher demeanor. At this time, the classmates were also listening seriously. However, people still occasionally thought of that kiss. Thinking of that kiss, Lin Tian slowly touched his right cheek, where He Qianqian had lightly kissed him. Although the contact had been brief, Lin Tian could still feel the softness of He Qianqian''s lips touching his cheek, and the resilience of those rosy lips. And now, recalling it, Lin Tian could even catch a whiff of a faint fragrance "A very nice feeling!" Watching He Qianqian lecturing from the podium, Lin Tian murmured softly. Time slowly passed, and this class period quickly came to an end. As soon as the class ended, He Qianqian hurriedly greeted the students before leaving rather quickly, as the thought of the kiss earlier still made her feel somewhat strange. He Qianqian was usually a very conservative person, which is why she was still intact to this day. So, she was quite mindful about this incident. As soon as He Qianqian left, the classmates originally seated all gathered around Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, what did it feel like when Teacher He kissed you?" asked a boy, envy evident on his face as he questioned Lin Tian. "Uh" Surrounded tightly by his classmates, Lin Tian was somewhat helpless and just casually responded. At this time, He Qianqian seemed somewhat angry. Because her boyfriend, Wang Feng, had argued with her. And the reason for their argument was that kiss. "Hey, didn''t you say you wouldn''t kiss him?" As soon as she came out, Wang Feng pulled her aside to a secluded corner of the building, his face questioning. "You misunderstood!" He Qianqian''s expression showed her helplessness. "Misunderstood! What misunderstanding, I saw everything, do you think I''m a fool!" Hearing He Qianqian still denying it, Wang Feng became somewhat agitated, his face starting to turn red. Seeing him like this, He Qianqian frowned slightly, looking at him with some dissatisfaction, "I said I didn''t kiss his lips, I just kissed his cheek. Besides, he''s just a kid!" "What do you mean ''just a kid''!" Wang Feng raised his voice uncontrollably, shouting, "He''s developed just fine, he''s no ''kid''!" He Qianqian frowned and looked at him, but she didn''t speak. "You''re not allowed to interact too much with him from now on, and cancel his position as class representative!" Wang Feng''s face showed some anger, his tone commanded. Hearing this, He Qianqian gave him a cold look, remained silent, stared at him for a while, then turned away with her textbooks in hand and walked away. "You..." Watching He Qianqian walking away in her high heels, Wang Feng was visibly angry, pointing at her retreating figure as if he wanted to curse, but in the end, he held back. Wang Feng angrily watched He Qianqian disappear from his sight, and only then did he harshly swing his hand and lowly roared, "Damn it!" "Whew!" Wang Feng took a deep breath, feeling a fire bottled up inside him, and Lin Tian''s figure appeared in his mind again. Thinking of this figure, he felt somewhat angry! "This little brat!" Wang Feng cursed softly in annoyance. ** Lin Tian was unaware of the incident between He Qianqian and Wang Feng. He also didn''t know about Wang Feng''s jealousy, but if he had known, he would have been even more pleased. At this time, Lin Tian was dealing with those classmates who were extremely curious. These classmates were not only from his own class. Soon, students from other classes also came over to see Lin Tian. To see which lucky fellow had received the goddess''s kiss. And all this because He Qianqian was too famous, and because these classmates were too repressed. Time slowly passed, and the second class period had ended, and it was almost time for the third class. The third class was a physical education class, occurring once a week. Despite the intense studies of the third year of high school, Lin Tian''s school did not cancel the physical education class for high school seniors as other schools had, but held it as usual. As the third class was physical education, right after the second class ended, all the students headed to the sports field. There on the field, as usual, Lin Tian teamed up with his classmates to play basketball. Every time it was time for physical education, the teacher didn''t mind, letting the students play by themselves. So as soon as they reached the playground, Lin Tian and his group immediately started playing. Lin Tian''s basketball skills were mediocre, neither good nor bad. But he loved the sport and enjoyed the feeling of collision and being drenched in sweat. After playing for almost half an hour, Lin Tian''s group left the court, and Lin Tian and his teammates sat down to rest. He had just sat down to rest when he suddenly turned his head and was taken aback. He saw two people taking a walk not far away. He Qianqian and Wang Feng! They were walking and talking, looking very intimate. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian snorted coldly, turned his head away, and looked somewhat displeased. In Lin Tian''s eyes, He Qianqian was already the woman he had earmarked for himself, so of course he was unhappy to see her with another man. ''Should I speed up the process?'' Lin Tian thought to himself. He had already fulfilled He Qianqian''s first wish; he wondered when he could fulfill her second wish. Lin Tian thought to himself. ** "Qianqian, I really didn''t mean it before, II just care about you too much! Truly, really!" Wang Feng said with a sincere face as he looked at He Qianqian. "That''s enough, I know. Let''s drop this topic," He Qianqian said with a somewhat indifferent expression. He Qianqian couldn''t comprehend why Wang Feng had become so agitated over such a trivial matter, which made her somewhat dissatisfied with his temperament. She thought he was a bit too jealous. Of course, even though she was a bit annoyed, He Qianqian still forgave him, swayed by his sweet talk later on. "That''s good, Qianqian, you know I care about you the most!" Wang Feng said, looking earnestly at He Qianqian. Feeling somewhat helpless, He Qianqian did not respond but continued walking ahead with a calm expression. Seeing He Qianqian moving forward, Wang Feng quickly followed. Afterwards, the two walked shoulder to shoulder, and as they were walking, Wang Feng suddenly stopped. "What''s wrong?" He Qianqian asked, puzzled as she glanced at Wang Feng. Realizing that he was looking at something, she followed his gaze. The basketball court. He Qianqian saw the basketball court ahead, where many students were playing basketball. She even spotted Lin Tian among them. At that time, Lin Tian''s group was going back onto the court again. Wang Feng''s gaze stayed on Lin Tian on the basketball court. He watched him running back and forth. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Feng''s gaze twinkled, and then he turned his head with a smile to look at He Qianqian, saying, "It''s been a long time since I played basketball, should I go for some exercise?" "Sure, go ahead, I''ll watch from the side," He Qianqian nodded slightly. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The reason He Qianqian was with Wang Feng was partly due to the dashing way he played on the court. Because Wang Feng was indeed very handsome on the basketball court! Moreover, Wang Feng had been a member of the university basketball team at the time. Just as Wang Feng was about to run to the basketball court, three male teachers approached from a distance. Seeing the basketballs in the hands of the three male teachers, it seemed they were also there to play basketball. All three male teachers came with Wang Feng; they were all quite young, only about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. Seeing these three, Wang Feng''s eyes brightened, he greeted He Qianqian, and then ran towards the three male teachers. "Hey, Zhu Jiang, you guys are heading to play basketball!" "Yeah, want to join us?" Zhu Jiang invited. "Sure, no problem!" Zhu Jiang''s proposal was exactly what Wang Feng wanted. "Let''s go!" The four men walked a few steps and then saw He Qianqian standing quietly under a tree. Seeing He Qianqian, Zhu Jiang moved closer to Wang Feng and whispered, "Heard your girlfriend kissed a classmate today?" Hearing this, Wang Feng looked displeased and said sternly, "It wasn''t a kiss; it was just a peck on the cheek!" "A peck on the cheek is still pretty good! You wouldn''t believe how many classmates are dying of envy. Aren''t you angry?" Zhu Jiang said with a teasing smile. Wang Feng pursed his lips and didn''t speak, just showing a displeased expression. "Want us brothers to get revenge for you? That little punk is right there; why not we team up and give him a rough time to soothe your anger?" Zhu Jiang suggested, glancing in Lin Tian''s direction. Zhu Jiang was Lin Tian''s chemistry teacher, so he also recognized Lin Tian. Zhu Jiang''s suggestion actually stemmed, in part, from his desire to teach Lin Tian a lesson. Because Zhu Jiang had been one of the competitors for He Qianqian''s affections too, although he eventually lost out to Wang Feng. Wang Feng was good-looking and talented, so Zhu Jiang had no complaints about losing to him. However, the fact that his pursued goddess had kissed a garbage student did bother Zhu Jiang. That was why Zhu Jiang suggested they rough up Lin Tian on the basketball court. In response to Zhu Jiang''s suggestion, Wang Feng didn''t say anything but slightly nodded and then led the way quickly towards the court where Lin Tian was playing. He clearly shared Zhu Jiang''s sentiment. "I absolutely have to vent on you today!" Watching Lin Tian sweating on the court, Wang Feng thought coldly. Today, Wang Feng was too frustrated, and he wanted to take it out on Lin Tian! Chapter 12 Torture Me? Courting Death! With a basketball in hand, Wang Feng and three other male teachers walked straight to the court where Lin Tian and his friends were playing.Arriving at the court, Wang Feng, spinning the basketball in his hand, looked at the students with a smile and said, "Students, add one more group!" Seeing Wang Feng and his colleagues approaching, the game on the court temporarily halted. One of the students, a guy around one meter eighty, looked at Wang Feng with a speechless expression, "Teacher Wang, how could we possibly win with you playing!" "That''s right, that''s right, you guys are too strong!" the other students on the court also chipped in. There wasn''t a student in the school who liked to play basketball and didn''t know the name Wang Feng, since his skills were incredibly good. Therefore, even before Wang Feng started playing, the students on the court already felt underconfident. "It''s fine, just for fun!" Saying this, Wang Feng casually spun the ball on his finger, then his gaze drifted, intentionally or not, over to Lin Tian who was resting off to the side. "Exactly, exactly, just play for fun, guys. Alright, that''s settled then!" Fearing the students would refuse, Zhu Jiang quickly agreed too. Seeing that Wang Feng and the others really wanted to join, the students on the court couldn''t refuse and hence accepted. Sitting off to the side and taking a rest, Lin Tian had the feeling that Wang Feng had glanced at him just now. After giving Wang Feng a quick look back, Lin Tian didn''t pay it much mind and continued to watch the basketball court. After waiting a few minutes, the two teams on the court finished their game, the losing team stepped off, and Wang Feng''s team took to the court. The skill of Wang Feng''s four-man team was indeed impressive. In no time, they had scored five to one against the other team, and out of those five points, four were scored by Wang Feng himself. The winning team stayed on while the losing team stepped down, making way for the next group to come up. And the next group was Lin Tian''s team. Lin Tian patted the dust off his pants and, together with his classmates, stepped onto the court. Seeing Lin Tian arriving, Wang Feng huddled with Zhu Jiang and the others, whispering, "Create opportunities for me to go one-on-one with that kid later, I want to crush him!" "No problem!" Zhu Jiang and the others grinned mischievously, their eyebrows twitching. The game began, and Lin Tian''s team started with the ball. Lin Tian took the pass from a teammate and was about to advance, but was startled upon seeing the opponent guarding him, Lin Tian paused. Wang Feng! Lin Tian didn''t expect to be defended by Wang Feng and wondered why Wang Feng didn''t go guard the best student on the team and instead was defending him? However, Lin Tian didn''t give it much thought and charged forward with the ball, but he had only taken a few steps when he was entangled by Wang Feng. Lin Tian felt as if there was a piece of gum stuck to him and it was extremely uncomfortable. Several times, Lin Tian was nearly intercepted. With no other choice, Lin Tian had to toss the ball, intending to pass it to a teammate. "Snap!" Suddenly, a large hand appeared out of nowhere and intercepted Lin Tian''s basketball. Wang Feng! Wang Feng had made the steal! After intercepting the ball, Wang Feng completely ignored Lin Tian and made a spot-up three-pointer. Swish! The red basketball went straight through the hoop. "Nice!" Watching Wang Feng''s crisp counterattack, the students off the court cheered. But beside them, Lin Tian became the perfect foil. Lin Tian looked troubled, and at the same time, he glanced over to the sidelines and saw He Qianqian standing there, clapping gently and smiling faintly as she watched Wang Feng play. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian got even more irritated. But what could he do about being annoyed? Wang Feng truly was formidable. Just now, Lin Tian had been completely powerless to respond. Despite his frustration, the game went on. Since Wang Feng had scored, it was his team''s turn to start with the ball. After the serve, Wang Feng took the pass from a teammate and charged straight at Lin Tian. Seeing Wang Feng dribbling, Lin Tian''s classmates wanted to come over to help with the defense, but before they could move far, they were blocked by another teacher. Only Lin Tian was left facing Wang Feng. Seeing Wang Feng driving towards him, Lin Tian bent slightly, his face hardened with seriousness as he guarded. Seeing Lin Tian in front of him, a look of disdain appeared on Wang Feng''s face as he charged forward. Wang Feng''s body leaned into Lin Tian, who staggered with a jolt as Wang Feng caught the ball and leaped to shoot! "Boom!" The red basketball was viciously slammed into the hoop by Wang Feng! Next to him, Lin Tian retreated a few steps with a somewhat pale face! Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian rubbed his slightly aching chest, his expression growing a bit unsightly. The bump from Wang Feng had caused pain in Lin Tian''s chest. But this wasn''t the most frustrating part for Lin Tian. What annoyed him most was that he had no answer to Wang Feng''s play, especially when he saw He Qianqian on the sideline smiling and clapping softly to cheer Wang Feng on, that made Lin Tian even more frustrated. Holding the basketball, Wang Feng looked at Lin Tian''s troubled face and taunted softly, "Little kid, you think you''re fit to play basketball?" After saying this, Wang Feng let out a cold, mocking laugh and didn''t wait for Lin Tian to react before walking away. "You..." Lin Tian watched Wang Feng leave, somewhat stunned, and finally realized that Wang Feng had intentionally come to trouble him. After a moment of shock, a glint of coldness flashed across Lin Tian''s eyes, "Crush me? You''re looking for trouble!" Chapter 13 Explode You! Lin Tian was already somewhat displeased, and when he confirmed that Wang Feng had come to pick a fight with him, Lin Tian''s annoyance grew even stronger.Under normal circumstances, Lin Tian might have endured it, but now he was clearly being bullied, Lin Tian would not just swallow his anger and stay quiet. With that thought, Lin Tian''s mind sank directly into the Sea of Consciousness, instantly summoning the superpower menu in his mind. After searching through the superpower menu, Lin Tian''s gaze finally settled on one superpower. "Ox Power Technique, it''s you!" With that thought, Lin Tian''s mind moved, and soon he felt a warm current start to surge within his body, a formidable strength began exploding forth. At the same time, the three Supernatural Points Lin Tian had turned to zero. Lin Tian had exchanged three Supernatural Points for the first level of the ''Ox Power Technique''. The ''Ox Power Technique'' was divided into nine levels, each level adding the strength of one ox. At the peak of cultivation, one could possess the strength of nine oxen. And now Lin Tian had achieved one level of the technique, which meant he had the strength of one ox! How strong is the strength of an ox? Theoretically, one ox could possess the strength of eighteen people! That illustrates how formidable the strength of an ox is! And now Lin Tian possessed this formidable strength! Feeling the powerful strength within his body, Lin Tian stared coldly at the somewhat triumphantly arrogant Wang Feng, "I''m going to crush you today!" Wang Feng and his team took the ball out again, and unsurprisingly, it was Wang Feng controlling the ball as he charged at Lin Tian. He wanted to torment Lin Tian again! "Hey!" As Wang Feng approached Lin Tian, intending to use his strength to shove Lin Tian aside again, the result this time was far beyond Wang Feng''s expectations. Wang Feng''s shove felt as though he had hit a wall; not only did Lin Tian remain immovable, the powerful recoil even caused him to stumble backward. "What..." Wang Feng turned his head toward Lin Tian in astonishment. As soon as Wang Feng turned his head, he saw Lin Tian''s mocking smile, followed closely by Lin Tian''s disdainful snort, "I''m going to crush you today, old boy!" Without waiting for Wang Feng to react, Lin Tian directly slapped the basketball out of Wang Feng''s hands! Lin Tian slapped the basketball right out of Wang Feng''s hands, out to the three-point line, directly to his teammate''s direction. Seeing the basketball flying towards him, the teammate subconsciously caught it. "Give it to me!" Lin Tian shouted, signaling with a wave. The classmate hesitated for a moment, but eventually passed the basketball to Lin Tian. Catching the basketball firmly, Lin Tian leaned against Wang Feng, looking provocatively at him, "Now, I''m going to dunk straight over you and explode!" By this time, Wang Feng had recovered from his initial shock, and hearing Lin Tian''s taunting words, Wang Feng looked at Lin Tian disdainfully, "You think you''ve got the ability, kid?" Wang Feng was skeptical; he didn''t believe Lin Tian could dunk. With Lin Tian standing only 1.7 meters tall, the idea of him dunking was absurd to Wang Feng. Besides, Lin Tian was three steps away from the basket, which made it even less likely for him. "Impossible, you say? Today, I''ll let you witness it!" Seeing the disdain on Wang Feng''s face, a playful smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face. As he spoke, Lin Tian''s legs tensed up, ready to exert force. Feeling Lin Tian''s suddenly tensed muscles, Wang Feng pressed tightly against him, sure that if Lin Tian dared to jump, he could easily knock him over. "Hey!" Lin Tian''s legs tensed, he cried out loudly, and leapt up in an instant. Seeing Lin Tian jump, Wang Feng immediately followed with a jump. Whoosh whoosh! Even though he had jumped, Wang Feng felt Lin Tian getting higher and higher, and at the same time, a tremendous force transferred from Lin Tian, pressing down on him fiercely. In the air, without any leverage, Wang Feng''s body uncontrollably started to fall backwards. Bang! Wang Feng''s back slammed hard onto the concrete floor under the basket, and right above him, hanging onto the rim, was Lin Tian. Lin Tian had already slammed the basketball into the net, currently hanging on the rim, while below him was the astonished face of Wang Feng! Silence! Silence! Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was complete silence at the scene! Everyone was gaping at Lin Tian, who was hanging on the rim. "What the heck!" a classmate exclaimed in shock beneath the hoop, staring in disbelief at Lin Tian hanging above. Lin Tian actually made a slam dunk? Everyone was somewhat incredulous. Lin Tian was only 1.7 meters tall, yet he could slam dunk? And when he dunked, he didn''t even sprint; he just took off and dunked from three steps away! Too exaggerated! The most speechless moment was when Lin Tian forcefully took off for a dunk under Wang Feng''s defense and even sent Wang Feng flying! Astonishing! Way too astonishing! Everyone was staring at Lin Tian, their eyes as wide as saucers, as if they were looking at a monster! After being stunned for quite a while, the venue erupted with incredulous voices, "Has the world gone mad? Is this real or fake?" "Am I seeing things?" "Lin Tian can dunk now? Has the sun started rising from the west?" Everyone wore a look of disbelief. Seeing Lin Tian''s performance, He Qianqian was also taken aback. After freezing for a moment, a spark of curiosity flickered in He Qianqian''s beautiful eyes. He Qianqian discovered that this student seemed to be full of mysteries. After hanging on the rim with both hands and swaying for a while, Lin Tian jumped down from above. With a slap, Lin Tian landed, and challengingly raised an eyebrow at Wang Feng, who had already gotten up from the ground. Seeing Lin Tian''s smug look, Wang Feng''s expression turned very ugly, and he bellowed, "Again!" The game continued, and it was Lin Tian''s team''s turn to inbound the ball. In the end, Lin Tian controlled the ball again, holding the basketball, he once more forced a dunk under Wang Feng''s block! But Wang Feng was helpless! Under Lin Tian''s brute strength, Wang Feng stood no chance! Bang! 2 to 2! Lin Tian forced another dunk and sent Wang Feng flying again! 3 to 2! Bang! Lin Tian violently dunked again, riding over Wang Feng''s head! 4 to 2! Bang bang! Lin Tian thoroughly dominated Wang Feng, time after time! Under Lin Tian''s terrifying strength, Wang Feng looked like a child, utterly powerless to resist! Everyone watched this scene with their mouths agape, watching Lin Tian thoroughly dominate Wang Feng! Bang! 5 to 2! The game is over! "I''m done!" Wang Feng fiercely slapped the basketball, his face looking very ugly. After giving Lin Tian a menacing glance, he left with a dark face and quick steps. Humiliating! Wang Feng felt extremely humiliated! He had come wanting to completely crush Lin Tian, but instead, Lin Tian had turned the tables on him. Disgruntled! Wang Feng was very disgruntled! Watching Wang Feng leave with a dark face, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, shook his foot, and whistled cheerfully, "Kid, trying to crush me? You''re still green!" Seeing Wang Feng leave, He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a curious glance, thought for a moment, and then followed after Wang Feng. After Wang Feng left, the classmates gathered around, looking at Lin Tian as if he were a creature from another world. "Damn, Lin Tian, since when did you become so badass!" "Exactly, did you take a Power Pill or something?" Everyone looked at Lin Tian with surprise. "Not bad, huh!" Lin Tian said with a laugh. Chapter 14 Snow Princess After dealing with his overly curious classmates, Lin Tian left the basketball court, finding no more pleasure in playing basketball. His strength had become too great. Playing with them felt like playing with little children.The fun of competition lies in equality. If the disparity is too large, it''s no fun at all. Leaving the basketball court, Lin Tian wandered around the playground, quietly feeling the sensations in his body. After obtaining the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian found his body somewhat unfamiliar, its powerful strength making him feel unaccustomed. Of course, because of his superpower, this discomfort was short-lived; otherwise, Lin Tian wouldn''t have been able to eliminate Wang Feng so comfortably. Feeling the powerful strength in his body, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he suddenly thrust his hand forward Bang! A faint sound of air bursting echoed through the air! Hearing this sudden burst, a flash of joy crossed Lin Tian''s face, and he thought to himself, "It''s really amazing, my punch can actually cause a sonic boom, such powerful strength!" The strength from the Ox Power Technique made Lin Tian even more satisfied with the Supernatural Ability System. "It''s a pity there are no more Supernatural Points. Otherwise, I''d exchange for more superpowers. By then, wouldn''t I be able to punch the earth and kick Mars!" Feeling the power of the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian started imagining his invincible day. Daydreaming for a while, a hint of helplessness flashed across Lin Tian''s face. He sighed softly, "But Superntural Points aren''t easy to come by, and who knows when the next mission will be." As he walked slowly, Lin Tian pondered to himself, "From the information in my mind, these missions are random, and even actively seeking beauties is useless. The missions rely completely on chance; they can''t be rushed!" Thinking this, Lin Tian let out a light sigh, his expression showing a bit of helplessness, "Oh missions, when will you come!" Having benefited from the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian was now eager for more missions to earn more Supernatural Points. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he walked, suddenly, he heard a murmur nearby, "Look, Chen Xiaoxu is bothering Leng Bing again!" "Isn''t that normal? Even the teachers don''t dare to provoke Chen Xiaoxu. I heard his dad is a leader in the Education Bureau." Hearing this murmuring, Lin Tian blinked and looked to the right, only to see two girls quietly discussing something not far ahead. Following the direction the two girls were pointing, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up instantly. He saw a beautiful girl standing quietly under a plane tree a hundred meters ahead. This beauty was dressed in a white dress, her black hair simply tied into a ponytail, her exquisite face icy cold. "Leng Bing!" At the sight of this beauty, a name immediately popped into Lin Tian''s mind. Leng Bing could be said to be a celebrity at the school. First of all, her grades were excellent, always at the top of every monthly exam. Had it not been for Lin Tian''s sudden emergence, Leng Bing would still have been in first place this time. Besides her grades, Leng Bing was also a stunning beauty, but true to her name, she always had a cool demeanor and seldom smiled. Because of this, her classmates had given Leng Bing the nickname "Ice Princess." Although it was rare to see a smile on Leng Bing''s face, this didn''t lessen her number of admirers. On the contrary, many boys were even more thrilled, feeling an even greater desire to conquer her. However, these suitors were quickly defeated by Chen Xiaoxu. Ever since Chen Xiaoxu started pursuing Leng Bing, he had driven away all the boys who dared to show her affection. Thinking of this, Lin Tian''s eyes slightly narrowed as he looked towards the area in front of Leng Bing and spotted Chen Xiaoxu standing about a meter away from her. At that moment, Chen Xiaoxu was shamelessly hanging around her. Glancing at the two of them, Lin Tian wasn''t interested in meddling, and just as he was about to look away, he suddenly froze, "Beep beep! Mission found, mission found!" An emotionless synthetic voice sounded in his mind. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled and turned his head quickly to look at Leng Bing. As Lin Tian''s gaze fixed on her, he noticed a red glow emanating from her bodysignifying a mission. As Lin Tian focused, a synthetic voice followed in his mind, "Mission: Drive away Leng Bing''s suitors. Reward: One Supernatural Point. Penalty: None!" Hearing this, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, "Speak of the devil, and he shall appear! I was just thinking about a mission, and here it is!" With that thought, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed mischievously as he looked at Chen Xiaoxu in the distance, "I was thinking of letting you off the hook, but it seems today I''m set to settle some old scores!" With that thought, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and walked unhurriedly toward Chen Xiaoxu. He hadn''t forgotten about the times Chen Xiaoxu used to bully him. When Lin Tian started walking towards Chen Xiaoxu, the onlookers at a distance didn''t care much and didn''t think much about it. But when they saw Lin Tian heading directly towards Chen Xiaoxu, some classmates started to be surprised. ** "Bingbing, be my girlfriend!" Chen Xiaoxu said with a cheeky grin, eyeing Leng Bing''s delicate face, which made him gulp. Leng Bing looked at Chen Xiaoxu with a cold face, gave him a glance, and turned to walk away. However, Leng Bing had only walked a few steps when Chen Xiaoxu stopped her again. Still grinning, he said, "Bingbing, be my girlfriend, I promise to spoil you with all the good stuff." Leng Bing closed her eyes deeply, her expression showing utter helplessness. Annoying! Annoying! Leng Bing felt incredibly annoyed! Ever since this fly had stuck to her, Leng Bing had not had a single day of peace! "If only someone could help me drive him away!" Leng Bing thought somewhat hopefully. But then she felt her idea was a bit unrealistic because no one at school dared to provoke Chen Xiaoxu. Even if Chen Xiaoxu wasn''t too excessive, the teachers wouldn''t intervene. "Ah, annoying!" Leng Bing sighed helplessly inside. Suddenly, she blinked in surprise as she saw someone heading straight towards her. Seeing this, Leng Bing was a bit stunned. She couldn''t believe someone would come over, given that Chen Xiaoxu was there. People usually couldn''t avoid him fast enough, so how could they possibly come closer? "It must be one of Chen Xiaoxu''s lackeys; otherwise, no other classmates would come here." With this thought, Leng Bing looked at Lin Tian with a hint of disdain. Noticing Leng Bing''s gaze, Chen Xiaoxu turned around in confusion, then saw Lin Tian. When Chen Xiaoxu saw that Lin Tian had no intention of stopping, he frowned and glowered at Lin Tian, "Kid, get lost!" Hearing Chen Xiaoxu''s words, Lin Tian didn''t pause his steps and didn''t pay him any heed, continuing to walk forward. Seeing that Lin Tian not only ignored him but kept walking towards him, a surge of anger rose in Chen Xiaoxu as he glared at Lin Tian, "Kid, are you looking for death?" Chen Xiaoxu''s expression turned ferocious. While Chen Xiaoxu was talking, Lin Tian had already reached Leng Bing. Ignoring Chen Xiaoxu''s furious expression, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow at Leng Bing, "Beauty, need any help?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Leng Bing slightly furrowed her brows, wondering if this guy was crazy. Didn''t he know who Chen Xiaoxu was? Was he here looking for a beating? Leng Bing even started to worry about Lin Tian. "Hey, I said, are you asking for death?" At this moment, Chen Xiaoxu was already furious to the core. This guy, springing from nowhere, not only daring to meddle in his affairs but completely ignoring him and not even giving him the time of day! Furious! Chen Xiaoxu felt extremely angry! Chen Xiaoxu was determined to teach this ignorant kid a lesson! To show him why the flowers are so red! With that thought, Chen Xiaoxu quickly stepped forward, his face fierce, and punched hard at Lin Tian''s face! Smack! With a slight sound, a look of astonishment flashed across Chen Xiaoxu''s fierce face as he stared dumbfounded at his own fist. He saw that, unbeknownst to him, a hand had appeared on his fist, easily blocking his fierce punch without much effort. "How... how is this possible!" Chen Xiaoxu looked astonished, his expression as if he had seen a ghost! It was then that Lin Tian turned his gaze towards Chen Xiaoxu, glanced at him indifferently, withdrew his hand, and flicked it! Smack! What a resounding slap! Chapter 15 Task Completed Slap!What a resounding slap across the face! Stunned! Everyone was stunned! Leng Bing, standing nearby, looked at Lin Tian with a dazed expression, somewhat unable to react! It wasn''t just Leng Bing who was stunned; the students secretly watching in the distance were also stunned! Hitting someone! And it was Chen Xiaoxu who got hit! Was there really someone at the school who dared to hit the school bully, Chen Xiaoxu? How could that be possible? Students who saw this scene from afar were somewhat dazed, some doubting if they had seen wrongly. While others felt their heads were muddled, Chen Xiaoxu was truly muddled. The slap from Lin Tian sent stars spinning in Chen Xiaoxu''s vision, and it took a good while before he could recover his composure. "Huff huff!" Chen Xiaoxu took several deep breaths, tasting a bit of saltiness in his mouth; he felt his teeth on the right side beginning to loosen. "Ptui!" Chen Xiaoxu spat out a mouthful of saliva vehemently. Along with the saliva, there was a trace of blood. Lin Tian''s palm had caused Chen Xiaoxu''s gums to bleed. "Huff!" Chen Xiaoxu took a deep breath; Lin Tian''s slap did not invoke a hint of fear in him but instead ignited the rage in his heart. Chen Xiaoxu raised his head with a ferocious look and roared at Lin Tian, "You''re courting death!" S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After speaking, Chen Xiaoxu charged forward quickly, aiming a kick directly at Lin Tian''s lower back. The kick was swift and vicious! But for a fierce kick like Chen Xiaoxu''s, Lin Tian hardly took it seriously. Lin Tian casually deflected it with his hand! Slap! In an instant, Chen Xiaoxu felt a tremendous force transfer to his foot, causing his body to lose balance, and he involuntarily toppled to the ground! Bang! Chen Xiaoxu''s body hit the ground instantly, falling flat on his face! Lin Tian glanced indifferently at Chen Xiaoxu on the ground, appearing remarkably relaxed. In Lin Tian''s view, Chen Xiaoxu posed no threat whatsoever. Had he not controlled his strength, he could have easily slapped him half to death! However, Chen Xiaoxu didn''t see it that way. Eating dirt twice in a row only served to unleash the fury in Chen Xiaoxu''s heart; he took a fierce breath and, grabbing a fist-sized stone from the ground, hurled it at Lin Tian as he got up. Whoosh! The fist-sized stone whizzed toward Lin Tian. Seeing the stone flying at him, Lin Tian tensed up and quickly dodged! Barely avoiding the stone, Lin Tian, with a cold expression, quickly stepped forward, grabbed Chen Xiaoxu, and started to slap him repeatedly! With a series of resounding slaps, Chen Xiaoxu was struck dumb, blood beginning to flow from the corner of his mouth. But Lin Tian still had his wits about him and did not use excessive force, otherwise with his current strength, these few slaps could have killed Chen Xiaoxu outright. Slap! After landing another harsh slap, Lin Tian finally let Chen Xiaoxu go. Chen Xiaoxu, dazed by the barrage of slaps from Lin Tian, took a good while to regain his senses. "Kid, you''re dead meat!" Chen Xiaoxu looked at Lin Tian with a mix of fear; he had finally been frightened by Lin Tian. Even though he was scared, Chen Xiaoxu''s mouth refused to concede. Speaking was somewhat slurred after being slapped repeatedly, and his cheeks began to swell and redden. Soon, Chen Xiaoxu''s face swelled up like a pig''s head. "Get lost!" Lin Tian swept a cold glance at Chen Xiaoxu. "Kid, do you know who I am?" Chen Xiaoxu still didn''t leave, despite the fear. "Not leaving?" Seeing that Chen Xiaoxu kept babbling on, Lin Tian slowly stepped forward. Witnessing Lin Tian''s approach, Chen Xiaoxu''s heart trembled, and he no longer pretended to be tough but hurriedly fled while looking back and shouting, "Kid, just you wait!" Watching Chen Xiaoxu run away like a bereaved dog, a hint of disdain appeared on Lin Tian''s face, "Trash!" Seeing Chen Xiaoxu''s frantic escape, everyone was stunned. Leng Bing was stunned, the students watching from afar were stunned. Everyone was dumbfounded as they watched Lin Tian. There was actually someone in the school who dared to hit Chen Xiaoxu and even sent him running? After being stunned for quite a while, Leng Bing came back to his senses with a puzzled look at Lin Tian, "Do you know who he is?" "I know, it''s Chen Xiaoxu!" Lin Tian said nonchalantly. Meanwhile, Lin Tian focused his attention inside his mind, and as Chen Xiaoxu ran away, a synthesized electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s head, "Mission completed, reward of one Supernatural Point received!" Chapter 16 Meeting a Cute Girl Around the Corner "Task completed, reward: one Supernatural Point!" As an electronic synthesized voice sounded, Lin Tian felt an additional Supernatural Point appear in his mind. This discovery instantly uplifted his spirits."Hey, are you listening to me?" Just as Lin Tian was basking in joy, an unsatisfied voice reached his ears. "Huh?" Lin Tian snapped back to reality and slightly lifted his head, only to see Leng Bing looking at him with some dissatisfaction, her rosy lips puckered, showing a touch of displeasure. Seeing Leng Bing''s expression, Lin Tian was momentarily stupefied; he found her current look incredibly adorable. "Hey, what are you staring at? I''m talking to you!" Seeing Lin Tian stare blankly at her, Leng Bing frowned slightly with her willowy eyebrows knitted. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian came to his senses and teased with a playful smile, "The way you were just being all coy was pretty cute, why are you always so cold-faced?" "You... Who''s being coy!" Leng Bing glared at Lin Tian with puffed-up anger. However, she didn''t know that her appearance held an unusual allure in Lin Tian''s eyes. "Look, see? Aren''t you throwing a little tantrum at me now? You''re very cute like that!" Lin Tian continued smiling cheerfully at Leng Bing, taking a few steps forward as he spoke. "What are you doing!" Leng Bing immediately stepped back, her face turning cold instantly. Lin Tian halted his advance, took a sniff, and a scent of a girl''s fragrance wafted into his nostrils; Lin Tian said, looking intoxicated, "So fragrant!" "You! Pervert!" Leng Bing''s face changed, and she turned around and walked away huffily. Originally, Leng Bing intended to warn him about Chen Xiaoxu being the school bully and to be careful, but now she didn''t want to pay him any attention. "Flirting with me, he''s not a good person!" Leng Bing walked away quickly, thinking indignantly to herself. Watching the beauty leave, Lin Tian raised his eyebrows and called out, "Beauty, smile more, oh! But you also look cute when you''re angry!" Leng Bing felt speechless and quickened her pace. Seeing Leng Bing huff away, Lin Tian chuckled to himself, redirecting his attention back into his mind. Looking at the new Supernatural Point in his mind, Lin Tian felt utterly pleased. Lin Tian gave a satisfied clap and appeared very relaxed, "Not bad at all, I got a Supernatural Point so effortlessly." Lin Tian felt extremely at ease; he hoped for more such tasks. To him, tasks like these posed no danger whatsoever. As for Chen Xiaoxu, as far as Lin Tian was concerned, he posed no threat, school bully or not. "Ring, ring..." Just then, the bell signaling the end of classes rang. At the sound of the bell, Lin Tian looked up and saw that some students had already started to prepare to go home. "Let''s go home!" Lin Tian gave a quick scan and headed towards the parking lot to find his bike. Finding his bike, Lin Tian pedaled home leisurely while his mind wandered. "This superpower is amazing. With it, I could even be invincible. The only regret is that these tasks lack any pattern..." "According to the information in my mind, this superpower is a product from three thousand years later, I have no idea why it came here..." "Now I only have one Supernatural Point, too few. Let''s save it for now..." Lin Tian continued to ride home, lost in his thoughts. As he rode, suddenly, Lin Tian''s expression changed, and he hastily stopped the bike. After dismounting, Lin Tian looked helplessly at the rear wheel of his bike. The once inflated tire was now flat and lifeless. Lin Tian stopped and turned the wheel around, soon spotting a small nail on the tire. Clearly, it was this nail that had punctured it. "So annoying!" Lin Tian then pulled the nail out of the tire and threw it away before proceeding to carry the bike single-handedly. Despite carrying the bike single-handedly, Lin Tian moved swiftly, looking quite relaxed. The bike weighed at least forty pounds, but with Lin Tian''s strength, he could barely feel its weight. Feeling the weightless bike in his right hand, Lin Tian felt fortunate: "Thank goodness for the Ox Power Technique; otherwise, I would have had to push the bike." Even though carrying the bike presented no issue for him, Lin Tian still planned to get it fixed quickly, as it was inconvenient to carry it around. So, he quickened his pace. Lin Tian walked briskly towards the bike repair place. "Almost there, just around the corner." Seeing a turn up ahead, Lin Tian picked up his pace again. Lin Tian was about to turn the corner while carrying his bike when suddenly, a figure appeared right in the path, about to collide with the bike. Startled, Lin Tian swiftly put his hand out to block; if he hadn''t, the person would have crashed right into his bike. "Ouch!" Accompanied by a soft cry, Lin Tian felt his hand land on something soft. Very soft, very comfortable! What is this? Lin Tian squeezed it instinctively! "What are you doing!" An angry exclamation in a sweet voice followed! Lin Tian froze and immediately saw a cute girl. At that moment, the cute girl was blushing furiously, staring angrily at him. And his hand... it seemed to be pressing on her plump breasts! Chapter 17 The Scream on the Bicycle "Aren''t you letting go yet!" Bu Mengting saw that the person was still staring blankly at herself, with no reaction, and immediately shouted angrily."Ah? Oh!" Lin Tian withdrew his hand somewhat awkwardly, "I, I didn''t mean to do it!" "Humph!" Bu Mengting snorted coldly, kept a straight face without speaking, but her pretty face was still somewhat flushed. It was at this time that Lin Tian carefully observed the girl before him. Seeing the girl, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up instantly, what a beautiful girl! Her big eyes seemed to speak, like the stars on a summer night. Next were her red lips. Those lips were like dew on an early spring morning, so clear and fresh. "Hey! Have you seen enough?" Bu Mengting noticed the boy sizing her up continuously and spoke with some annoyance. "Hehe!" Lin Tian chuckled, without saying anything. "Humph! Pervert!" Bu Mengting snorted coldly and quickly walked past Lin Tian. As Lin Tian watched Bu Mengting walk away, he shrugged his shoulders with a bit of regret, sniffed his hand, and a faint fragrance entered his nostrils. In an instant, something else flashed through Lin Tian''s mind... Lin Tian muttered to himself, then left with his bicycle. After walking a dozen meters or so, Lin Tian arrived at the bicycle repair spot and asked the boss to fix his bike. After waiting ten minutes, his bike was fixed. Just as Lin Tian was about to ride off, suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, his eyes shining. The cute girl, ah, he saw that cute girl again. The moment Lin Tian saw Bu Mengting, she also saw him. Seeing Lin Tian, Bu Mengting snorted coldly and thought about turning around and leaving, but after thinking for a moment, she still walked over. However, she wasn''t coming to Lin Tian, but to the bicycle repair shop owner. She approached the owner and asked, "Boss, do you know how to get to Green Light District?" "I don''t know!" The owner shook his head. Hearing this answer, Bu Mengting seemed a bit disappointed, then turned and walked toward the nearby fruit stand. She asked the fruit stand owner again, "Boss, do you know how to get to Green Light District?" "Green Light District? Never heard of it!" The fruit stand owner also shook his head. After asking several people and finding no one knew, Bu Mengting appeared quite disheartened. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian, who had been watching the girl all this time, eyes lit up. Green Light District! Others might not know, but he did! His home was in Green Light District. With this thought, Lin Tian walked towards the girl with his bicycle, "Beauty, are you looking for Green Light District? I know it, my home is there." "You know it?" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian with suspicion. "Of course, that''s where my home is!" Lin Tian nodded as a matter of course. "Tell me how to get there!" "I''ll give you a ride, it''s a bit of a walk!" Lin Tian suggested with a smile, patting his bicycle. Bu Mengting looked hesitant. Seeing this, Lin Tian patted his bicycle again, smiling, "Hop on, what, am I going to sell you or something! Consider it my way of apologizing for earlier." "Alright then!" Bu Mengting hesitated for a moment, but finally sat down. Bu Mengting didn''t think Lin Tian could do anything to her, the most important thing being that she was a total direction ignoramus, and even if Lin Tian told her the way, she might still get lost in the end. "Alright, sit tight!" Once Bu Mengting was seated, Lin Tian spoke, then started pedaling. Whoosh! Lin Tian slowly began to speed up! Feeling the bike pick up speed, Bu Mengting seemed scared, her fair little hands clutching the bicycle tightly, and she said nervously, "Slow down!" "What?" Lin Tian feigned confusion, but his feet moved faster and faster, and the bicycle''s speed kept increasing! Whoosh! The bicycle zoomed off, feeling like it was about to take flight! Hearing the whooshing wind in her ears, Bu Mengting was so frightened that her face turned somewhat pale, and she shouted, "Slow down, slow down!" Lin Tian didn''t stop, and his pedaling pace got even faster. As Lin Tian pedaled quickly, he shouted, "I''m going to speed up, hold onto me!" With that, Lin Tian sped up again! Whoosh! Feeling the bicycle speed up once more, Bu Mengting''s face turned pale, and she felt her grip on the bicycle was becoming unsteady. "Hold onto my waist!" Lin Tian called out while pedaling swiftly. Bu Mengting''s face turned pale! Whoosh! The bicycle''s speed kept increasing! "I''m going to speed up, hold onto my waist!" Lin Tian shouted, with eyes fixed ahead. Whoosh! The bicycle accelerated once again! Startled, Bu Mengting quickly wrapped her arms around Lin Tian''s waist, and due to fear, even leaned her whole body against his back. As soon as her body leaned against Lin Tian''s back, Bu Mengting felt much safer and wasn''t scared anymore! Lin Tian chuckled and sped up once more, rushing forward at high speed. Whoosh! Five or six minutes later, gradually, the bicycle started to slow down, and eventually came to a complete stop. At this point, Bu Mengting was still holding tightly onto Lin Tian''s waist. Once stopped, Lin Tian turned his head and looked at the girl clinging to him and teased, "Do you feel like I''m very secure!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting got a shock, only then realizing the bicycle had stopped. Bu Mengting quickly let go, her face instantly turning bright red. "Hehe, don''t be shy, I''m just that kind of secure guy!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, appearing quite proud of himself. "You!" Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian, snorted coldly, and walked away quickly with a stomp of her feet. By now, Bu Mengting recognized the place, realizing this was the Green Light District where her uncle lived. Lin Tian whistled and pushed his bike in as well. Chapter 18 First Place Lin Tian whistled as he pushed his bike, following Bu Mengting into the neighborhood.Bu Mengting stalked ahead with rapid steps. She knew Lin Tian was right behind her, but she didn''t acknowledge him. After a distance, Bu Mengting realized the pervert was still behind her, and, irritated, she spun around to glare at Lin Tian, "Hey, why do you keep following me!" "Following you? No, not at all," Lin Tian glanced at Bu Mengting strangely, "I was heading this way too. It''s not like I can''t go this way just because you are!" "You..." Bu Mengting was momentarily at a loss for words. After pausing, she turned around, somewhat dejected, and continued walking on. Her steps, however, quickened quite a bit. Lin Tian pursed his lips and continued pushing his bike forward. After some time, Bu Mengting realized the pervert had finally stopped following her. While relieved, she couldn''t help feeling a tinge of loss for some reason. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was parking his bike under the shed at the bottom of his apartment block. At the same time, he noticed that the girl had just entered the building where he lived. "Maybe she''s a neighbor!" Lin Tian mused as he locked his bike securely. Having locked his bike, Lin Tian bounded up the stairs. When he reached the third floor, suddenly, his steps halted. Bu Mengting! Lin Tian spotted the girl again. At that moment, Bu Mengting was using her keys to unlock her door. Lin Tian glanced at Bu Mengting and said with a smile, "So you live here, we are neighbors after all!" "Who''s your neighbor!" Bu Mengting snorted through her nose, turned her head away, and continued to unlock her door. "We really are neighbors though!" Lin Tian chuckled, pulling out his keys and opening the door opposite to Bu Mengting''s. He opened his door, turned around, and said cheerfully, "See, I''m here, and you''re there. Aren''t we neighbors!" Bu Mengting was speechless, swiftly opened her door, and with a bang, slammed it shut. Lin Tian looked at the firmly closed door opposite his, shrugged his shoulders, then opened his own door and went inside. As Lin Tian changed his shoes, he thought to himself, "Didn''t expect a little sister from next door, but I don''t remember such a beautiful girl living across from me. Maybe I just didn''t know her before." As Lin Tian opened his door, people in the living room heard the sound. Hearing the sound of the door opening, Shi Qing looked up from her conversation with a friend in the living room and saw her son coming in, saying immediately, "You''re back, go wash your hands quickly, we are about to eat." "Oh, I know!" Lin Tian replied casually as he finished changing his shoes. "Is that Lin Tian coming back? Why didn''t he come back with my son Wang Bing?" A somewhat familiar voice came from the sofa in the living room. Lin Tian turned his head to look, his expression instantly turning helpless: "Why is she here again." This person was Lin Tian''s mother''s friend, Lin Qin, who also lived in the Green Light neighborhood, just below Lin Tian''s apartment. The neighbors did not know when Lin Tian''s mother and Lin Qin had become friends. At first, it was alright, but later on, Lin Tian began to dislike her. Lin Qin always liked to boast about her son, always talking about how great he is. It was enough to drive anyone crazy! And ignoring her was not an option, as Lin Qin''s son Wang Bing attended the same school as Lin Tian and they were in the same grade. However, the difference was that Wang Bing was a top student, consistently ranking in the top twenty of his year during the monthly tests. As for Lin Tian, forget about the whole grade, even within his class, he was considered a poor student. Therefore, every time Lin Qin bragged about her son, Lin Tian had to suffer because his mother would always compare him to Wang Bing. And what left Lin Tian speechless was that every time he saw Lin Qin, she always had to show off her son. Indeed, this time was no exception. Seeing Lin Tian, Lin Qin, sitting on the sofa, said cheerfully, "The monthly exam results are coming out today, right?" "Yes!" Lin Tian responded, somewhat listlessly. Actually, he didn''t want to bother with her at all, but ignoring her would be impolite, so he had no choice but to reply with a lack of enthusiasm. But obviously, Lin Qin didn''t notice Lin Tian''s reluctance and continued to speak for herself, "My son Wang Bing said that this monthly exam was quite difficult, but getting 600 points is still no problem for him. He said he should probably rank in the top 15 of the whole grade!" "Oh!" Lin Tian responded perfunctorily and was about to walk away. He really didn''t want to listen to Lin Qin''s ceaseless bragging. However, seeing Lin Tian attempting to leave, Lin Qin gestured for him to come over with a smile and said, "Come here, come over for a bit, Auntie wants to chat with you." Lin Tian felt somewhat helpless and really didn''t want to go over, but after thinking about it, he still walked over. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Lin Tian walked over, Lin Qin said with a smile, "Your grades are rather average, while my son Wang Bing''s are slightly better. I''ve already told him to help you out if you don''t understand something, you can ask him, no need to be shy." Hearing this, Lin Tian slightly curled his lips and muttered to himself, "Now it''s me who should ask him? It should be the other way around!" Lin Tian, with the help of his superpower, had fully absorbed and understood all the high school knowledge. Seeing Lin Tian curl his lips, Lin Qin misunderstood and said cheerfully, "Don''t be shy, Wang Bing is very easy to talk to. It''s only right for him to help you since his grades are better." "Exactly, exactly, you should thank Aunt Lin!" Shi Qing said to Lin Tian in a lecturing tone from the side. Feeling helpless, Lin Tian could only nod and say, "Fine, I will ask if there''s something I don''t understand." Lin Tian didn''t bother to tell them that he didn''t need anyone''s help since he was actually the top student in his class. While Lin Tian kept quiet, Lin Qin continued to ramble on, "My son Wang Bing has actually always had very good grades since he was young. And he''s such a good boy, never gets into fights at school!" "I''m so envious of you, if only Lin Tian were half as obedient!" Shi Qing said with a tone of heavy envy. "It''s okay, actually Lin Tian is not bad either, just his grades might be somewhat lacking. But with Wang Bing''s help tutoring, they should improve," Lin Qin said with a grin. "My son Wang Bing" "Wang Bing" Lin Tian had been listening for a full five minutes, wanting to leave but unable to. It was almost driving him crazy. And what made Lin Tian lost for words was that it would be one thing for Lin Qin to praise her son, but she would also bring him up occasionally. Even his own mom always sounded envious. After listening for a while and noticing Lin Qin was about to speak again, Lin Tian couldn''t bear it any longer and interrupted, "Actually, in this monthly exam, I got the first rank in the grade!" "What?" The two, engrossed in their conversation, glanced reflexively at Lin Tian. "I said, actually this monthly exam, I got the first rank!" Lin Tian calmly looked at the two, planning to end this pointless conversation. He felt if he stayed any longer, he would lose his mind. "What did you say, the first rank?" Upon hearing this, Shi Qing''s face did not show the slightest joy; instead, she frowned, "You don''t mean you got the last place?" "I don''t mean the last place, I mean the real, top first rank! This monthly exam I scored 704 points, rank one in the whole grade!" Lin Tian said with a composed expression. "Lin Tian, don''t joke around!" Shi Qing looked at her son with dissatisfaction, thinking he was telling lies. Not just Shi Qing, but Lin Qin next to her didn''t believe Lin Tian''s words either. "I''m telling the truth!" Lin Tian felt somewhat helpless. Just as he was about to continue explaining, suddenly, the sound of the door opening came from the entrance. With the sound of the door, from afar they could hear his sister Lin Fang shouting excitedly, "Mom, I have earth-shattering news to tell you, brother actually really got the first rank!" The first rank? Hearing this, Shi Qing was taken aback and glanced at her son unconsciously, thinking to herself, "Could it be that my son really achieved the first rank? But how could that be possible?" Chapter 19 Face-Slapping Hearing his sister''s voice, Lin Tian''s eyebrows rose as he turned his head to look toward the door.As soon as he turned around, he saw his sister running over excitedly without even putting on her shoes, shouting, "Mom, brother really ranked first!" "What first? Be more specific, and stop shouting," Shi Qing frowned, looking at her daughter with some dissatisfaction. Seeing the look on her mother''s face, Lin Fang reined in her emotions a bit, but her face still showed excitement as she looked at Shi Qing, "Mom, I saw the monthly exam rankings today, and the first place is actually brother. He ranked first in the monthly exam!" "What?" Upon hearing this, Shi Qing was taken aback and then turned her head with a puzzled look to sweep a glance at Lin Tian, who was sitting on the sofa. Her son could actually be the top in his grade? Had the sun risen from the west? Shi Qing didn''t believe it, and Lin Qin beside her was even more incredulous. Lin Qin looked at Lin Fang with doubt, "Ah Fang, you didn''t see it wrong, did you? Maybe it''s someone with the same name and surname? Your... your brother shouldn''t be scoring that well!" "Not at all, I saw it very clearly, it''s written ''Class of Senior 3 (19) Lin Tian'', absolutely no mistake." After speaking, Lin Fang repeated with certainty, "I looked at it four or five times, definitely no mistake!" "Er..." Hearing this, Lin Qin didn''t know what to say. It wasn''t possible to insist Lin Fang was wrong, but she absolutely couldn''t believe that Lin Tian had really ranked first in his grade. Meanwhile, Shi Qing turned her head and looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled face, asking, "Lin Tian, is what your sister saying true?" "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world, speaking with an air of nonchalance, "Didn''t I say? I did rank first in the grade!" "Then, then you..." "You mean how come I suddenly did so well, right?" Lin Tian interrupted his mother, continuing, "Actually, I could have scored this well before, I just didn''t want to." Lin Tian said with an indifferent face. This reason was actually quite weak, and nine out of ten people wouldn''t believe it. If your grades were that good, why hide them all the time? But Lin Tian didn''t need anyone else to believe, he just needed one reason for himself. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You didn''t cheat, did you?" After a moment of stunned silence, Lin Qin asked with some hesitation. She really didn''t believe that Lin Tian, the underachiever, could have scored the top rank in his grade. Furthermore, if Lin Tian could really achieve the top rank, wouldn''t it make all her usual bragging about her own son particularly ridiculous? Wasn''t it a slap in her own face? Hearing Lin Qin''s doubtful words, Lin Tian glanced over dismissively and said, "Whether I cheated or not, you can ask your son if he can cheat his way to such good results." After speaking, Lin Tian didn''t bother with more words and stood up to leave for his room. Seeing Lin Tian walk away, Lin Qin felt somewhat embarrassed. She had been challenged by a kid she normally lectured, and it made her lose face. Noticing the embarrassment on Lin Qin''s face, Shi Qing hastily tried to smooth things over, "Sister Lin, don''t take it to heart. This child just doesn''t know his place, I''ll reprimand him later!" "Ah, it''s nothing, it''s nothing." Lin Qin smiled awkwardly, then stood up with an apologetic air, "I have to go back and cook, I''ll come over some other time for a chat." "Ah, sure!" Shi Qing was a bit startled, then got up smiling in response. After sending off Lin Qin, Shi Qing turned to Lin Fang and asked with a serious face, "Your brother really ranked first in the grade?" "Really!" Lin Fang nodded emphatically. ** Back in his room, it wasn''t long before he heard that Lin Qin had left the living room. Upon hearing that Lin Qin had gone, Lin Tian didn''t care; his main focus was now on his superpower. If it weren''t for Lin Qin constantly bragging and showing off about her own son, Lin Tian wouldn''t have bothered to show her any attitude. But this was also good, now she probably wouldn''t have the face to come over again. After musing for a while, Lin Tian shifted his focus back to his superpower and closed his eyes to summon the superpower menu once again. Chapter 20 Hi, Beautiful He closed his eyes and summoned the superpower menu, and looking at the various abilities listed, Lin Tian truly coveted them all.After a while, Lin Tian closed the menu and let out a light sigh, "It''s a pity I don''t have enough Supernatural Points, otherwise I would''ve redeemed all of these abilities." Currently, Lin Tian only had one Supernatural Point, which was far too little to exchange for anything significant, so he decided to save it for now. After closing the superpower menu, Lin Tian brooded, "To obtain more abilities, I need to complete more tasks. Tasks, in the end, it''s all about tasks..." As he thought this, Lin Tian tapped his fingers on the desk, muttering to himself, "To have tasks, there must be beauties involved, and these beauties cannot be sought out deliberately..." Thinking of beauties, images of He Qianqian and Leng Bing appeared in his mind, followed by the girl he had just encountered. Thinking of that girl, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, "That girl is really beautiful, and she has such an air about her, totally on the same level as Teacher He and Leng Bing. I wonder if she might carry a task." "Should I take the initiative to make contact..." Lin Tian pondered to himself. "Lin Tian, what are you doing inside? Come out for dinner!" Just as Lin Tian was pondering, Shi Qing''s voice suddenly called out from outside. "Coming!" Lin Tian gathered his thoughts and replied, then hurried out. After dinner and a short rest, Lin Tian prepared to go to school for evening self-study. On his way to school, Lin Tian deliberately glanced across the street but to his disappointment, the door opposite was tightly shut, and he did not see the girl. The night passed without incident. The following day, Lin Tian went to school as usual. On his way there, he still made a point of looking across to the opposite door, but ultimately, he didn''t see the girl. Just when Lin Tian thought he might never see that girl again, the unexpected happened. After the first afternoon class, just as the classmates were about to break for a rest, class head Li Min walked in unexpectedly. Li Min, with his portly figure, came to the front of the classroom and clapped his hands loudly, announcing, "Students, please quiet down, I have something to tell you all." Hearing their class head''s words, the students who were about to leave their seats all returned to them. Most eyes turned towards Li Min, but some looked towards the door. Lin Tian''s gaze also turned towards the classroom door, where a girl stood prettily. She had come in with Li Min. At first, Lin Tian paid no particular attention, but upon seeing the girl, his eyes instantly lit up! It was that girl! The girl from yesterday! "Why is she here?" Just as Lin Tian was feeling puzzled, Li Min''s voice on the platform reached his ears, "I want to tell you all, we have a new student in our class. Let''s give her a warm welcome!" With that, Li Min led the applause. "Clap, clap..." The classroom burst into enthusiastic applause, especially loud from the boys. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whispers from the boys reached Lin Tian''s ears, "She''s a beauty!" "And a super beauty at that! Absolutely campus belle material!" The boys'' eyes glistened as they looked at Bu Mengting. "Come, Mengting!" Li Min beckoned, calling the girl at the door, Bu Mengting, over. Bu Mengting came to the front of the class, a sweet smile on her face, and introduced herself, "Hello everyone, my name is Bu Mengting. I''m thrilled to be studying with you all. I hope to progress together with everyone in the days ahead!" Having finished, Bu Mengting bowed deeply. "Clap, clap..." Once again, warm applause rang out in the classroom. Murmurings started to flow into Lin Tian''s ears, "Her voice sounds very nice, so soft." "Her smile is beautiful too, so sweet!" "Such a pretty name!" The male students looked at Bu Mengting with sparkling eyes. ... Hearing the discussions among his classmates, Lin Tian rolled his eyes. "Okay, you can sit there for the time being," said Li Min, pointing to a seat behind Lin Tian, after Bu Mengting finished her introduction. The seat behind Lin Tian was initially occupied, but the person who sat there had fallen ill and happened to be on leave from school. "Mhm, okay!" Bu Mengting responded, and with her backpack on, she walked toward the seat in question. As Bu Mengting approached him, and when she arrived in front of him, Lin Tian snapped his fingers and raised an eyebrow, "Hey, beauty!" The familiar voice made Bu Mengting pause, and lifting her head, she was somewhat startled to see a familiar face. "Lin Tian, what are you doing!" Before Bu Mengting could say anything, Li Min''s roar came from the podium. Lin Tian looked up to see Li Min looking at him with disgust. Chapter 21 Bang "Lin Tian, what are you doing!" Li Min looked at Lin Tian with a face full of disgust from the podium.Li Min really detested Lin Tian, especially after Lin Tian had embarrassed him last time, Li Min''s disgust towards Lin Tian grew even stronger. Seeing Lin Tian''s actions at this moment, Li Min appeared even more annoyed, feeling that he was being disrespected. "Nothing much, I was just greeting her. I know her!" Lin Tian looked at Li Min with an innocent face. Li Min frowned at Lin Tian but didn''t say anything, just snorted coldly and turned away. Seeing the homeroom teacher leave, Bu Mengting curiously glanced at the homeroom teacher, then at Lin Tian, before walking to her seat. As soon as Bu Mengting sat down, Lin Tian turned around and said with a smile, "Beauty, we meet again, must be fate!" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes and, uninterested in acknowledging Lin Tian, buried her head in arranging her books. Lin Tian, finding no amusement in the situation, pursed his lips, turned back around, and stopped trying to chat. After a moment of thought, Lin Tian got up and walked to the next-door class. Lin Tian wanted to see if Leng Bing had any tasks for him. Arriving outside Leng Bing''s classroom, Lin Tian did not enter, but simply glanced in from the doorway. Seeing no flickering task light on Leng Bing, Lin Tian then turned and walked away. Back in his classroom, Lin Tian found that Bu Mengting was now surrounded by a bunch of boys. Those boys were obviously trying to curry favor with Bu Mengting. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian smirked and didn''t return to his seat, as it was now occupied by several boys. Lin Tian didn''t want to join in the commotion around Bu Mengting and, after a thought, decided to rest in the hallway instead. Leaning on the hallway railing, he took a short break. Seeing that it was almost time for class, Lin Tian was about to enter the classroom when he suddenly paused, raising his foot, and listened intently to something. As Lin Tian concentrated, the voices of a few students discussing in the corridor below reached his ears: "Chen Xiaoxu seems to be looking for someone!" "He''s looking for the person who hit him. Did you see his face? It''s almost like a pig''s head. He got beaten up!" a person said with schadenfreude. "What? Someone dared to hit him?" an astonished classmate asked. "Yeah, don''t know who it was, but yesterday they gave Chen Xiaoxu a good beating. Now he''s frantically looking for that person, isn''t he?" "That''s awesome! But seeing Chen Xiaoxu''s pig face is really satisfying!" "Shh, careful, he''s coming!" Hearing this, Lin Tian chuckled softly and turned to walk back to the classroom. Chen Xiaoxu''s retaliation was well within Lin Tian''s expectations, but Lin Tian was not the slightest bit concerned about Chen Xiaoxu''s revenge. With Lin Tian''s current abilities, handling a dozen people bare-handed was no problem at all. Back in the classroom and seeing that class was about to start, Lin Tian chased away the students who had occupied his seat. No sooner had he settled back into his spot than the bell for class rang. The second period was chemistry, and as soon as the class was over, those same students scurried over to cozy up to Bu Mengting again. "Excuse me, do you know how to do this problem?" came Bu Mengting''s crisp and gentle voice from behind. "Uh, uh, uh..." Hearing Bu Mengting''s response, the several classmates who had come to get close were all dumbfounded. Their grades weren''t that great, and obviously, they had asked the wrong person for help. Seeing their cluelessness, Bu Mengting seemed somewhat disappointed. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a moment''s thought, Bu Mengting curiously asked, "Who''s the best student in your class? I don''t know how to solve this problem, and I want to ask them." When they heard Bu Mengting''s question, the group of students was startled, thought for a moment, and then all their gazes turned towards Lin Tian. Following the gazes of several people, Bu Mengting saw Lin Tian who was sitting in front of her. Is it him? The moment Bu Mengting saw Lin Tian, she was stunned. His grades are actually the best in the class? Seeing that Bu Mengting had noticed Lin Tian, someone beside her explained, "Lin Tian got first place in the grade in the last monthly exam!" "First in the grade!" Bu Mengting exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this. You should know that this is a regular class, and he actually got first in the grade? Thinking it over, Bu Mengting wanted to ask Lin Tian for help, but she didn''t know how to start. Meanwhile, Lin Tian, who was seated in front of her, suddenly stiffened as a synthesized electronic voice rang in his mind, "Task: Answer Bu Mengting''s study questions. Task reward: One Supernatural Point!" A task! There''s actually a task now! Hearing this news, Lin Tian''s eyes immediately lit up. Lin Tian quickly turned around and sure enough, he saw a faint red glow shimmering around Bu Mengting. That was the glow of the task. Seeing the red glow flickering on Bu Mengting, Lin Tian smiled slightly, looking very pleased, "Classmate Bu Mengting, do you need any help?" "Um, I want to ask about how to do this problem." After hesitating for a moment, Bu Mengting pointed to a question in the book. "Oh, this question, well, first you have to..." Lin Tian began to explain patiently. Lin Tian explained the problem vividly and in-depth, making the concept easy to grasp for Bu Mengting. "Oh, I see now!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s explanation, Bu Mengting seemed to have an epiphany. At the same time, due to Lin Tian''s explanation, her impression of Lin Tian slightly changed, beginning to feel a bit of fondness. After thinking for a moment, Bu Mengting pointed to another question and said, "How about this one? I''ve been thinking about it for a long time but can''t find the approach." Glancing at the question Bu Mengting was pointing to, Lin Tian quickly had the answer appear in his mind. Immediately, he smiled easily and said, "This question is actually like this!" As Lin Tian explained slowly, Bu Mengting nodded from time to time, appearing very earnest. The few male classmates beside them stood by idly, watching as Lin Tian explained earnestly and Bu Mengting listened intently, clearly finding themselves without any part to play. They couldn''t interject. After a while, they could only leave, somewhat dejected. Time flew quickly, and the ten minutes of class break passed in an instant during Lin Tian''s lively and interesting explanation, as the bell for class rang. Hearing the bell for class, Bu Mengting seemed somewhat reluctant to part. She felt that Lin Tian explained the problems very interestingly and that she could understand very well, much better than the teacher. At this point, Lin Tian''s image in Bu Mengting''s heart had completely changed. After the third class was over, Bu Mengting patted Lin Tian on the shoulder, somewhat eagerly asking, "Lin Tian, how do you do this problem? I didn''t quite understand the teacher''s explanation just now." "Oh, this problem!" Lin Tian glanced at it and began to explain with an easy smile, "First you have to substitute A in, and then..." "Bang!" Suddenly a loud slamming of the door interrupted Lin Tian mid-sentence. Lin Tian turned his head in surprise. As soon as he did, he saw someone with a face swollen like a pig''s head, accompanied by four or five others, walk in. The moment Lin Tian saw the pig-faced person, that person also saw Lin Tian. Upon seeing Lin Tian, Chen Xiaoxu''s eyes lit up and he shouted, "It''s this little guy, beat him up for me, and make it hurt!" Chapter 22 One Slap After Another "Bang" scared the classmates into jumping.The class was stunned for a moment, and everyone turned their gaze toward the classroom door. As they turned their heads, they saw Chen Xiaoxu, whose face was swollen like a pig''s head, storming in with four or five people fiercely. The moment they saw Chen Xiaoxu, all the students in the class tensed up. Chen Xiaoxu was a notorious figure; practically no one in the school didn''t know him, and everyone was aware of his bullying. He even dared to hit other students in front of teachers! "It''s this kid, beat him mercilessly!" Chen Xiaoxu''s eyes lit up when he saw Lin Tian, and he waved his hand fiercely, his face malicious. Hearing their leader''s command, the five underlings behind Chen Xiaoxu rushed towards Lin Tian with a sneer. Seeing their actions, the students in the class were terrified. Because of Chen Xiaoxu''s notoriety, those sitting next to Lin Tian quickly moved away, and the expressions on some of the girls'' faces even turned pale with fear. "Kid, dare to hit our boss!" The underlings behind Chen Xiaoxu charged straight at Lin Tian upon entering, and the person in front slapped towards Lin Tian''s head. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing a hand coming towards his head, Lin Tian''s expression turned cold, and he smoothly waved his hand! Slap! Lin Tian firmly grabbed the man''s wrist. "Huh?" The man was stunned as his hand was unexpectedly caught, showing some surprise. He struggled but couldn''t break free. He tried again with more force, yet he still couldn''t escape. It felt to him as if his wrist was clamped by an iron hoop! "Such great strength!" The man looked at Lin Tian in astonishment. Lin Tian coldly glanced at the man, stood up, and directly slapped him back! Slap! With a loud slap, the man''s right cheek instantly turned red, revealing a bright red handprint on his face. "Buzzing!" As Lin Tian slapped him, the man felt dizzy, as if a swarm of bees was circling his head. "Hit!" Seeing Lin Tian striking back at his companion, the others, far from frightened, became enraged instead. One of them even grabbed a chair nearby and smashed it towards Lin Tian''s back! The metal chair whooshed towards Lin Tian''s back! "Ah!" Seeing this, Bu Mengting, who was somewhat stunned beside him, screamed, her face turning pale. Hearing the scream, Lin Tian, who was about to dodge the chair, paused. If he dodged, the chair could likely hit Bu Mengting. Thinking this, Lin Tian stopped dodging, his mind made up, and in an instant, his back muscles tensed and tightened, ready to take the hit. Bang! The metal chair fiercely struck Lin Tian''s back, but since Lin Tian was prepared, the blow did not cause him significant harm! Despite that, it still hurt a bit! Feeling the burning pain in his back, Lin Tian''s expression grew even colder. He decided not to give these people another chance to attack him, and with that thought, he directly slapped the person with the chair. At that moment, the man was somewhat dazed. He had expected his powerful strike to knock Lin Tian down, but the feeling was not like hitting flesh but rather like striking stone. He felt Lin Tian''s back was exceedingly hard! He looked at Lin Tian in amazement, and when he came back to his senses, he felt a heavy slap on his face. "Buzzing!" Instantly, his head started buzzing. "Slap!" As Lin Tian swung his hand, he did not pause, briskly stepping forward and raising his hand again towards the others. Slap, slap! Several more slaps followed! These slaps left the remaining men dazed. They had thought about blocking Lin Tian with their hands but his strength was too great, it was useless. Lin Tian easily gave each one a slap. "Slap, slap!" A few more consecutive slaps and within seconds he had dealt with all of them. The five who originally planned to teach Lin Tian a lesson now stood there somewhat bewildered. Everyone''s face bore a fresh red handprint, and their cheeks started to swell. After a moment, the initial man regained his senses, raised his head fiercely, and looked at Lin Tian: "You..." "Slap!" Before he could finish speaking, Lin Tian directly slapped him again. The world quieted down once more, and the man''s left cheek also bore a fresh red handprint. Lin Tian coldly swept his gaze over the men; following his look, all five instinctively avoided his gaze. They were all frightened by Lin Tian! Monster! Lin Tian was like a monster, a monster with immense strength! Seeing that he had scared the five men, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze, raised his eyebrows slightly, and turned to look towards Chen Xiaoxu not far away. Lin Tian stared at him and slowly stepped forward. "What, what are you doing" Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Chen Xiaoxu took a big jump. Lin Tian coldly looked at him and slowly took a few more steps forward. "Don''t, don''t come over!" Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Chen Xiaoxu looked very nervous and even subconsciously stepped back a few paces. Ultimately, Lin Tian stopped. He didn''t want to escalate the situation further. Lin Tian coldly looked at Chen Xiaoxu and his group, and icily said, "Scram!" Following Lin Tian''s words, Chen Xiaoxu and his group hurriedly left, looking like a defeated dog. With Chen Xiaoxu and his group gone, the classroom was silent. All the classmates were staring at Lin Tian, mouths agape. Exaggerated! That was too exaggerated, right? In just a few seconds, a slap to each person had subdued five men and even scared away the notoriously bad Chen Xiaoxu. How is this possible Everyone was staring at Lin Tian dazedly. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was quietly straightening the disordered chairs and tables and tidying up the scattered books. For Lin Tian, teaching these few a lesson was all too easy. How strong was he now? A full eighteen times the strength of an ordinary person! Was dealing with a few unarmed men even a challenge? Chapter 23 Feeling The classmates inside the classroom were all staring blankly at Lin Tian as he busied himself picking up the books scattered on the floor and straightening the tilted desks and chairs.After staring for a while, Wang Gang came over from not far away with a face full of surprise, incredulously sizing up Lin Tian, "Holy crap, Lin Tian, did you take a Power Pill? That''s freaking amazing!" Lin Tian placed the last book on the desk, looked up, and smiled faintly, "Didn''t you know I have Innate Divine Strength?" "Yeah right, keep dreaming!" Wang Gang rolled his eyes with a bit of disdain. But right after that, he curiously pinched Lin Tian''s arm, "Let me see why you''re so strong!" "Holy crap, your muscles are really firm!" After pinching, Wang Gang got a good feel of the bulging muscles on Lin Tian''s arm. Ever since he acquired the "Ox Power Technique," Lin Tian''s originally somewhat frail body had become much firmer, with muscles bulging everywhere. Lin Tian lightly waved his hand to shake off Wang Gang''s hand, looking at him with an expression of speechlessness, "I''m not made of glass!" Having said that, Lin Tian turned his head and asked Bu Mengting, who was still somewhat dazed, "Want to go back together?" "Ah? Oh!" Bu Mengting was startled for a moment and then nodded lightly. "Then let''s go!" Lin Tian shook his head and turned to walk out of the classroom. Seeing Lin Tian leave, Bu Mengting hesitated for a moment before following him. After Lin Tian left, the classroom, which was somewhat quiet earlier, started to become a bit noisy. "Didn''t I see it wrong, did Lin Tian really beat up Chen Xiaoxu and the others just now?" "When did Lin Tian become so powerful?" ... Lin Tian headed toward the parking lot while walking, turning his head back and smiling at Bu Mengting who was following, "Hurry up, hey, do you have a bike?" "No, I take the bus." Bu Mengting gently shook her head. "Why take the bus? Ride with me." Lin Tian raised his eyebrows and smiled. Bu Mengting was silent for a while and for some reason, she didn''t object. Five minutes later, Lin Tian was carrying Bu Mengting on his bike, heading home. This time, Lin Tian didn''t ride deliberately fast but went forward at a steady speed. Sitting on the rear seat of Lin Tian''s bicycle, Bu Mengting was holding onto the steel frame of the seat, occasionally lifting her head to look at Lin Tian in front. At this moment, Lin Tian seemed to be in a good mood, riding the bicycle and even starting to hum a tune, "Yo! Yo! Yo! Check it out! Hey! Hey! Hey!" While humming the tune, Lin Tian was also shaking his body, seeming to be in quite a good mood. "Why didn''t you dodge earlier?" A crisp voice came from behind when Lin Tian was immersed in his own music world. "What?" Lin Tian didn''t hear clearly, turned his head curiously and asked. "I said why didn''t you dodge earlier when that person hit you with the chair!" Bu Mengting quietly looked at Lin Tian, her big black eyes twinkling. "Hmm..." Lin Tian pedaled the bike, pondered for a moment, and replied, "If I had dodged, he might have hit you!" "Really?" Bu Mengting''s big black eyes flickered slightly, she thought to herself. After a silence, Bu Mengting glanced at Lin Tian''s back and asked softly, "Does it hurt?" "Not too bad, just a little!" Lin Tian laughed it off, seeming somewhat indifferent. "Stop the bike!" "What''s wrong?" Hearing the voice behind him, Lin Tian pulled over to the side of the road, turned his head in curiosity, and looked at Bu Mengting. By this time, Bu Mengting had already gotten off the car. Approaching Lin Tian, she stood quietly in front of him. "Let me check you. If there''s any problem, it''s good to go to the hospital, and fortunately, the hospital is right nearby." As she spoke, Bu Mengting pointed to the People''s Hospital not far from them. "Is that necessary?" Lin Tian responded with surprise. Bu Mengting didn''t speak, but instead approached and lifted Lin Tian''s white T-shirt. "What are you doing?" Lin Tian was startled and wanted to stop her, but ultimately he remained still. As Bu Mengting lifted his shirt, Lin Tian''s back was directly exposed to her gaze, and the first thing that caught her eye was his suntanned skin. However, at that moment, there were two thumb-sized red blood marks on his skin. Bu Mengting stretched out her fair fingers and gently touched the blood marks, whispering, "Does it hurt?" "No... it doesn''t hurt!" As Bu Mengting''s fair fingers touched Lin Tian''s skin, he felt his whole body shiver. As Bu Mengting''s hand gently traced over his skin, an unusual sensation spread throughout his body. "Really doesn''t hurt?" Bu Mengting lifted her head, looking at Lin Tian with some doubt. "Really, it doesn''t hurt!" At that moment, Lin Tian appeared somewhat nervous. For some reason, even his breathing became a bit hurried. "Are you really okay?" Bu Mengting asked again for confirmation. "Yes, I''m fine!" After hesitating for a while, Lin Tian responded. "Oh, okay then!" By that time, passersby were occasionally glancing over at them. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The gazes of these people made Bu Mengting a bit embarrassed. Once sure that Lin Tian was okay, she withdrew her hand. With Bu Mengting''s hand withdrawn from his skin, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief, and yet for some reason, he felt a sense of loss. Lin Tian continued driving towards the residential complex where they lived. However, he appeared somewhat preoccupied along the way. He was still thinking about that sensation. It was a strange feeling, partly nervous, partly excited, partly expectant... It reminded Lin Tian of the kiss He Qianqian had once given him. The feeling was somewhat similar to when He Qianqian kissed him, but upon reflecting more deeply, it was also somewhat different. Like an apple and a pear, both are fruits, but they indeed have different tastes. With these thoughts, Lin Tian didn''t snap out of it until they had arrived at the residential complex. Lin Tian shook his head, trying to shake off that strange sensation and once again focused his attention on his tasks. "I haven''t received a task completion notification yet, so it seems like that task to assist Bu Mengting in her studies isn''t finished yet. I don''t know when it will be done," Lin Tian muttered to himself as he continued walking with Bu Mengting to their building. "I''m here, bye-bye!" Arriving at her uncle''s doorstep, Bu Mengting turned around, revealed a sweet smile to Lin Tian, and waved her hand gently. "Ah? Oh! Bye-bye!" Lin Tian was momentarily startled, then he looked up and waved his hand. Only after Bu Mengting had gone in and closed the door did Lin Tian somewhat come back to his senses, thinking to himself, "Did she just smile at me? I must say, she has a very cute smile! Very pleasing to the eye!" While silently thinking, Lin Tian pulled out his keys to open the door. Lin Tian could feel that his relationship with Bu Mengting had made a qualitative leap. They had gone from strangers to friends, at least Bu Mengting had acknowledged him as such. Chapter 24 Coincidental Encounter At 7 PM, after finishing homework and watching TV for a while, Lin Tian found himself feeling a bit bored and decided to go out for a walk.Today was Friday, and there was no evening self-study, so Lin Tian didn''t go to school that night. After changing his clothes and informing his parents, Lin Tian opened his room door. Just as he opened the door, Lin Tian was startled to discover that the door opposite was opening at the same time. "Lin Tian?" A voice, tinged with a hint of surprise, came from across the door. Lin Tian looked up and saw Bu Mengting looking at him with some surprise. Looking at the girl before him, Lin Tian smiled slightly and asked, "Have you eaten?" "I have, what about you?" Bu Mengting asked with a smile as she bent down to set the garbage bag she was holding in the hallway. It was then that Lin Tian noticed the black garbage bag in Bu Mengting''s hand. "I''ve eaten too. Are you taking out the trash?" Glancing at the garbage bag Bu Mengting had placed at the corner of the wall, Lin Tian asked with a smile. "Mm!" Bu Mengting nodded lightly, then hesitated for a moment before she asked with a bit of embarrassment, "Do you have time right now?" "What''s up?" Lin Tian asked curiously. "Um..." Bu Mengting seemed slightly embarrassed and lowered her head a little, "I, I have some questions that I can''t solve. Could you help me with them?" Upon hearing Bu Mengting''s words, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up and he smiled, "No problem!" As Lin Tian was closing the door to his house, he thought to himself, "This should complete the task, right? After all, the reward is just one Supernatural Point." When Bu Mengting asked for his help, Lin Tian had thought about the uncompleted task. Lin Tian followed Bu Mengting into her room. Bu Mengting introduced him to her uncle. Bu Mengting''s uncle gave Lin Tian a curious look but didn''t say anything. Although Lin Tian''s family had lived opposite his, the two families had never interacted before. Upon entering Bu Mengting''s room, Lin Tian noticed that her desk was still covered with textbooks, clearly indicating that she had been doing her homework not long before. Lin Tian sat down next to Bu Mengting and asked with a smile, "Where are you stuck?" "It''s this..." As soon as the topic of homework came up, Bu Mengting became serious. "This question, it''s actually quite simple. What don''t you understand about it?" Lin Tian began to explain earnestly. ... "No, this line, you should draw it like this, see, now you have an extra right angle. Look here..." Lin Tian moved his chair closer to Bu Mengting, took the pen from her hand, and started drawing in the notebook. As he moved closer, a faint fragrance wafted into Lin Tian''s nostrils. "Oh!" Bu Mengting nodded her head from time to time as she listened to Lin Tian''s explanations. ... Lin Tian watched quietly as Bu Mengting did her homework, occasionally smelling a hint of the girl''s fragrance. It was a pleasant sensation for him. "A feast for the eyes, is that what they mean?" Lin Tian mused inwardly while looking at Bu Mengting''s serious expression and her delicate features. "How do you do this problem?" At that moment, Bu Mengting suddenly frowned and pointed at one of the questions with her delicate finger. "Oh, this one?" Lin Tian glanced at it, found it inconvenient, and stood up behind Bu Mengting to explain as he took her pen. ... "How about now? Do you understand?" After four or five minutes, Lin Tian set down the pen and asked. As he spoke, he straightened his back which had been bent the whole time. Just as Lin Tian straightened up, he stiffened and was stunned! As time had slipped by unnoticed, and Bu Mengting finished her homework, Lin Tian even felt a sense of loss. It was only slightly alleviated by the synthetic electronic voice that echoed in his mind. As soon as Bu Mengting finished her homework, a voice inside Lin Tian''s mind announced, "Task completed, reward of one Superpower Point granted." "Oh my, it''s half-past nine, it''s gotten so late!" Bu Mengting exclaimed just as Lin Tian focused on the voice in his mind. Lin Tian came back to his senses, looked up at the wall clock, and indeed, it was already half-past nine. "Thank you for the help. Would you like to sit for a while?" Bu Mengting said, gratitude showing on her face. Lin Tian looked at the clock, thought for a moment, then shook his head, "Never mind, it''s getting late, I should head back." "Then alright, I''ll walk you out!" ... After leaving Bu Mengting''s house and going to unlock his own door, Lin Tian thought for a moment and put his keys back in his pocket, deciding instead to go for a walk. He wanted to calm himself. Upon reaching outside the community, Lin Tian began walking aimlessly forward, diverting his attention to the topic of superpowers. As he walked, Lin Tian thought to himself, "Now I have two Supernatural Points, enough to exchange for some stuff. But I''m not in a hurry; I can save them and exchange when needed. After all, I can exchange these superpowers anytime." Walking on, Lin Tian found himself unconsciously in People''s Park, not far from home. By then it was quite late, and there were few people left in the park. "How did I end up here?" Lin Tian was slightly astonished to realize he had wandered this far without knowing it. Lin Tian scanned the surroundings, which were eerily quiet, "It''s quite late now, I should head back, or mom will start nagging again." "Hm?" In the moment Lin Tian turned around, he froze. He saw a familiar figure. "That is?" Looking at the girl in the white blouse ahead, Lin Tian furrowed his brows in confusion, "Isn''t that Teacher He?" Thinking this, Lin Tian''s gaze moved to the person next to He Qianqian, and upon recognizing this individual, he furrowed his brows. Wang Feng! sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was actually Wang Feng! At that moment, He Qianqian and Wang Feng were walking hand in hand through the park. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian pursed his lips, clearly annoyed. He watched the two for a while, until they disappeared into the woods and were out of sight, then Lin Tian withdrew his gaze. Even though the scene irked Lin Tian, there wasn''t much he could do; after all, Wang Feng was He Qianqian''s boyfriend. "Bad luck!" Lin Tian kicked out in frustration and forcefully exhaled, turning to leave. "Ah! What are you doing?" Yet before he had taken many steps, a startled scream suddenly reached Lin Tian''s ears. Lin Tian''s body suddenly halted! It was Teacher He''s voice. Lin Tian swiftly turned around and dashed over! Chapter 25 A Loud Shout "Ah! What are you doing?" Hearing that, Lin Tianyi was startled and immediately turned around, rushing towards what was behind him!That was Teacher He''s voice! Smack! Smack! Lin Tian moved quickly; after turning past a small grove, he saw a scene not far ahead. The scene before him made Lin Tian furrow his brows. He lifted his foot as if to step forward, but then paused, considering his next move, and continued to observe the developments from a distance. "You what do you want to do?" At that moment, He Qianqian appeared somewhat lost, her pale face flickering with unease. She involuntarily moved to hide behind Wang Feng. "Babe, have a few drinks with us, we won''t do anything to you!" By then, six young men had already surrounded the two of them, evidently drunk from their stuporous appearances. Even from ten meters away, Lin Tian could faintly smell the alcohol reek coming from them. Lin Tian''s gaze swept past the young men to the lawn behind them where several empty liquor bottles and some peanut shells were scattered. Lin Tian watched quietly, in no hurry to step forward. "Huff, huff!" He Qianqian''s breathing was hurried due to nervousness. From the leering looks these men gave her, it was clear they harbored no good intentions. Given they had been drinking, they really might do anything. Thinking this, He Qianqian became even more nervous, hiding behind Wang Feng with her small hand tightly clutching his sleeve. "Gulp!" Wang Feng swallowed nervously, chuckling at the six surrounding him, "Bros, let''s talk this out. I have some money here, let''s use it to buy you guys a drink!" As he spoke, Wang Feng nervously reached into his pocket and pulled out a black wallet. Opening the wallet and hesitating, Wang Feng drew out a stack of money and handed it to the six men while forcedly smiling, "Consider this for your drinks!" "Hand it over!" One of them slapped the money out of Wang Feng''s hand. After a quick count, the man''s expression changed, and he snatched the wallet from Wang Feng''s hands, cursing, "Damn, is this change supposed to satisfy beggars!" Wang Feng stood still, feeling a sting over the loss of his wallet, yet he dared not speak up. After a while, Wang Feng chuckled nervously, "Brothers, consider the money a gift. It''s getting late, so I''ll head off first!" Saying this, Wang Feng prepared to slowly back away. But as Wang Feng retreated, the others immediately gathered around. At that moment, the man who had been counting the money lifted his head and looked at Wang Feng with a crooked smirk, "Did I say you could leave?" "Bro, what do you mean?" Wang Feng felt a chill run through him. "Didn''t I just say, have your girl join us for a drink, we won''t do anything!" The man eyed Wang Feng with a smirk, then leeringly glanced at He Qianqian hiding behind him. The unabashed, leering look made He Qianqian feel extremely uncomfortable, as if his gaze was tangible. "Such a pretty babe, top-notch indeed!" Seeing He Qianqian''s pale face, the man laughed heartily. "Bro, leave some room for decency," Wang Feng said, maintaining his stance despite being very anxious. "Bro! You also call me ''bro''?" The man''s expression suddenly changed, and he quickly stepped forward and slapped Wang Feng! Smack! Wang Feng instantly felt a burning sensation on his right cheek! "You" Wang Feng was shocked, then became somewhat angry. "Disagree?" Seeing Wang Feng''s expression, the man sneered as he pulled out a knife from his pocket. Seeing the glistening knife in the man''s hand, Wang Feng instantly felt a chill down his spine, his body stiffening in place. What frightened Wang Feng even more was that as this man drew his knife, the other five also took out their knives! The ten-centimeter-long knives, under the cold, silvery moonlight, felt chillingly cold. Seeing the fear in Wang Feng''s eyes, the man initially laughed, lifted his head, and motioned to He Qianqian hiding behind Wang Feng, "Babe, come here!" He Qianqian, hiding behind Wang Feng, looked very tense. Hearing the man''s words, she moved even further back. "Heh!" The man chuckled coldly, took a sudden step forward, and shouted, "Come here!" The man grabbed He Qianqian''s arm and yanked her toward him! "Ah!" With a scream, He Qianqian was involuntarily pulled forward a few steps. "Qianqian!" Wang Feng was startled and about to step forward, but suddenly several shiny daggers appeared before his eyes. Looking at the cold daggers in front of him, Wang Feng felt cold sweat breaking out all over his body, and he became rigid, unable to move his feet. "Come here!" The man grabbed He Qianqian''s arm, pulled hard again, and directly pulled her to his side. "Ah! Don''t! Feng, save me!" He Qianqian''s face instantly turned pale. "Let''s go! Come have a drink with the brothers!" The man yanked He Qianqian to his side, then roughly dragged her toward the grass ahead. "No! What are you doing! Help! Feng, save me!" He Qianqian struggled while desperately shouting. But He Qianqian''s strength was much weaker compared to the burly man''s, and despite her constant struggling, she was ultimately dragged forward by the man''s firm grasp. "Beautiful, stop shouting. You know how empty People''s Park is this late; there''s no one around!" The man sneered, continuing to drag He Qianqian forward. "Don''t! Don''t! Save me! Feng, save me!" He Qianqian screamed in despair and terror while continuously struggling. Listening to He Qianqian''s cries, Wang Feng''s face turned alternately pale and flushed. He wanted to move, but his feet just wouldn''t respond, and the shiny daggers before his eyes left him completely devoid of courage. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Help! Feng, save me!" He Qianqian kept shouting. But she realized Wang Feng was not moving at all; he simply didn''t dare to come over! She felt desperate, regretting her decision to come to the park so late, especially knowing it was unsafe! She regretted it! "Come, sit down!" When they got to the grass, the man forcefully pressed He Qianqian down to sit. "Don''t!" As soon as she sat down, He Qianqian got up and tried to run. "Smack!" But her arm was immediately grabbed by the man. "Where do you think you''re going?" At that moment, another man came over and directly pulled He Qianqian to the ground. Following him were two more men! Four men! Four burly men immediately surrounded He Qianqian. Crouching on the ground, He Qianqian looked up in terror at the four burly men encircling her. A glimmer of despair appeared in her beautiful eyes while Wang Feng, not far away, didn''t dare to move. Desperation! He Qianqian felt utterly hopeless! She wanted to cry! "Come here!" At that moment, one man abruptly pulled He Qianqian toward him! "Ah!" Suddenly, a loud scream pierced the air! It wasn''t He Qianqian''s voice but the man''s voice! As he reached out to grab He Qianqian, she suddenly bit him fiercely! Looking at his blood-soaked thumb, irritation flashed across the man''s face, and he raised his hand to slap her: "Shit, you bitch!" "Hey!" A booming shout suddenly erupted! The shout rose abruptly, like a sudden clap of thunder, startling everyone and halting the man''s raised hand. All eyes turned toward the direction of the voice. Hearing this voice, He Qianqian was initially stunned, then overjoyed, looking expectantly in the direction it came from. Under He Qianqian''s gaze, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows of the trees. Seeing this person, He Qianqian was taken aback. It was him! Chapter 26 Fight! Is that him?At the sight of the figure appearing, He Qianqian was startled; the person was completely beyond her expectations! Lin Tian! It was actually Lin Tian! Not only was He Qianqian stunned, but Wang Feng was also frozen in shock, staring blankly at Lin Tian. The initial shout had made the thugs a bit nervous, but upon seeing who had arrived, they all relaxed. One of them even cursed out loud, "Scram, kid, or I''ll thrash you!" The moment Qianqian saw Lin Tian, the hope that had been kindled within her was extinguished. But suddenly, something stirred in her heart, and she shouted at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, I told you to call the police. You did call them, right?" After that, Qianqian warned the thugs, looking at them, "This is my student. I had just told him to call the cops. If you leave now, there''s still time!" At He Qianqian''s words, the thugs were startled and all turned their gazes toward Lin Tian. Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian was taken aback, but he quickly grasped her intention. He couldn''t help but admire He Qianqian''s quick thinking, coming up with such a plan at a time like this. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, Lin Tian had no intention of doing as He Qianqian had said. He didn''t want to let these thugs off so easily. Lin Tian stepped forward slowly, his gaze coldly sweeping over the thugs as he said indifferently, "Don''t worry, I didn''t call the cops!" At Lin Tian''s words, everyone was dumbfounded, and a flicker of despair flashed through He Qianqian''s eyes. Lin Tian was too foolish! The thugs, however, burst into laughter. "Haha, the kid''s really playing along. I was a bit worried just now!" they exclaimed. Lin Tian ignored their mockery, advancing slowly and staring at them coldly, he declared, "The reason I didn''t call the police is that I don''t want to just let you go like that!" A flash of helplessness and despair crossed He Qianqian''s eyes. Seeing Lin Tian still wanting to come over, she screamed at him, "Lin Tian, run! Go call the cops!" Hearing He Qianqian''s voice, the thugs snapped back to their senses, and instantly two of them got up and charged at Lin Tian. They aimed to stop Lin Tian from escaping. "Run!" He Qianqian yelled. But Lin Tian didn''t move, and he even halted his steps, as if waiting for the two thugs to come at him. In the moment the two thugs rushed at him, Lin Tian suddenly sprang into action and kicked one of them in the stomach! Thud! The thug was sent flying a meter away by Lin Tian''s kick! Seeing this scene, everyone was slightly taken aback. After a pause, the other thug threw a punch straight at Lin Tian''s head. Lin Tian raised his arm to block! Pop! With a light sound, the thug''s expression changed as his punch felt like it had hit a stone. Lin Tian had already tensed his muscles, making them extremely hard. The thug looked at Lin Tian with a mix of shock and suspicion. Lin Tian did not give the man a chance to react and slapped his face hard with his hand. "Smack!" With a crisp sound, the thug was sent flying and landed on the ground, groaning in pain. At this turn of events, all were shocked. The remaining thugs watched Lin Tian with surprise, and then one of them shouted, "Bring the weapons!" At the shout, the rest drew their gleaming daggers and charged at Lin Tian. All four were armed with daggers! Seeing their knives, Lin Tian was startled, but he charged at them without fear. "Ah!" He Qianqian screamed in alarm, seeing what was unfolding. Since all the thugs were now focused on Lin Tian, Wang Feng was no longer threatened. Seeing this, Wang Feng hurried to He Qianqian and helped her up, speaking urgently, "Qianqian, we have to get away fast!" "Lin Tian!" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, who was fighting with the thugs, with concern. She had even seen one of them slash Lin Tian''s arm with a knife. Instantly, the sleeve of Lin Tian''s shirt was dyed red with blood. Wang Feng turned to look at Lin Tian, who was grappling with the criminals, and seeing the shiny daggers in the thugs'' hands, fear flashed in his eyes. "We must go. Forget about him!" he urged anxiously. "No!" He Qianqian shook her head resolutely, looking up at Wang Feng, "You go help him, I''m calling the police now!" "Are you joking? You want me to get killed?" Wang Feng looked at He Qianqian with an angry expression. He Qianqian pursed her lips and did not speak, instead taking out her phone to dial 110. But just as she was about to call, the scene in front of her made her freeze in shock. Noticing He Qianqian''s expression, Wang Feng also turned his head to look. Seeing the scene before him, Wang Feng was also stunned. "How is this possible?" Wang Feng murmured incredulously to himself. Chapter 27 Angry Lin Tian After knocking down two people, four others directly pulled out daggers and charged at Lin Tian.Seeing the gleaming daggers in their hands, Lin Tian was startled. Though he was a bit nervous inside, Lin Tian didn''t back down, and a streak of ferocity even flashed in his eyes as he charged forward. Seeing Lin Tian rush over, a trace of viciousness flashed in the eyes of the four men as they thrust their daggers at him! Swoosh! Swoosh! Startled by the glaring knives, Lin Tian reflexively raised his hand to block. Puuchi! Puuchi! sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All four daggers were blocked by Lin Tian''s arms, but despite this, his arms were slashed by the blades. Threads of fresh blood flowed from the wounds, soaking the sleeves red! Ouch! Pain shot from the wounds! Even though Lin Tian had tensed his muscles, making the cuts not too deep, it still hurt a lot! Seeing Lin Tian block with his arms, the four men were stunned for a moment, then, with ruthlessness in their hearts, they stabbed at Lin Tian''s stomach! Lin Tian instinctively blocked again! Puuchi! Puuchi! The tips of the knives pierced into Lin Tian''s arms, but there was one that went straight for his abdomen! However, after stabbing in about a centimeter, it couldn''t go any further, as if it had hit a piece of cowhide. Seeing this scene, the man was slightly stunned; he couldn''t believe his sharp dagger couldn''t penetrate? Lin Tian paid no attention to the man''s astonishment! Ow, ow, ow! It hurt so badly! The pain elicited a surge of viciousness in Lin Tian, and he stopped defending altogether. Taking advantage of a lull in the attackers'' onslaught, he swung his arms forward fiercely! Smack! Smack! Smack! All four men were sent flying by the sweep of the enraged Lin Tian! And just then, He Qianqian had witnessed this shocking moment, seeing Lin Tian sweep the four men in front of him away with his bare hands. He Qianqian stared blankly at Lin Tian, her face filled with disbelief. Wang Feng also gaped at this scene. He hadn''t seen the action before, only the moment when the four men were sent flying. Nevertheless, he could imagine what had happened. "Phew!" After sweeping the four men away, Lin Tian panted heavily, the pain from the wounds still trickling in. But now the pain couldn''t affect Lin Tian too much; it only spurred him on even more. Gulping down a breath, Lin Tian''s eyes glared, his face somewhat fierce as he walked toward one of the men on the ground. And at this moment, the four men lay on the ground, unable to rise, moaning continuously. Ow, ow, ow! All four felt an excruciating pain, as if a solid iron rod had swept across them during the earlier attack. Monster! This was nothing short of monstrous strength! "Ah..." One of them lay on the ground, moaning continuously. Suddenly, his vision darkened, and then he saw Lin Tian''s fierce face in front of him. Startled by Lin Tian''s sudden appearance before him, fear flashed in the man''s eyes; Lin Tian''s strength had left a deep impression. Now, feeling so unwell that he couldn''t even pick up his dagger. Coldly sweeping his gaze over the man, Lin Tian finally stopped his eyes on his right hand. Lin Tian remembered clearly it was this man who had grabbed He Qianqian with his right hand. Thinking back to that moment, Lin Tian''s heart turned cold, and he approached the man''s right hand, squatting down. Seeing Lin Tian staring at his right hand, the man had a bad premonition and struggled to move backwards, attempting to escape while expressing some fear, "What... what are you doing?" Lin Tian ignored him, grabbed his right hand, and twisted it directly! Crack! "Ah!" Along with the sound of bones breaking, a scream akin to slaughtering a pig rang out. The sudden scream startled everyone. All onlookers stared dumbfounded. And at this moment, the man lying on the ground had his right arm grotesquely twisted. Broken! This man''s right arm was broken by Lin Tian! The scene quieted down instantly, leaving only the loud cries of the man echoing. Without a shred of pity, Lin Tian glanced at the man and got up, heading towards another. "Don''t come over here!" Seeing Lin Tian approach, the man shouted in terror. He struggled to get up, but his waist felt weak, and try as he might, he couldn''t rise. Reaching the man, Lin Tian didn''t waste words, squatting down and twisting the arm at once! Crack! The man''s arm was broken by Lin Tian''s twist! After dealing with him, Lin Tian walked towards the next person. Crack! Crack! One after another, arms were broken by Lin Tian! By the time he got to the fifth man, this person finally got up just as Lin Tian was approaching and immediately ran away in terror. But injured as he was, he was too slow and quickly caught by Lin Tian, who broke his arm yet again! Crack! Then the sixth man also had his arm broken by Lin Tian! The place was filled with screams of agony. Wang Feng and He Qianqian watched dumbstruck; so shocked by the rapid events, they even forgot to stop Lin Tian. "You..." It took a good while before He Qianqian, in some astonishment, looked at Lin Tian not far away. Hearing He Qianqian''s voice, Lin Tian took a deep breath and forced a smile, "Teacher He, let''s go." "What about them?" He Qianqian looked worriedly at the six men lying on the ground, making unceasing noises. "It''s okay, they won''t die, they''ll be able to stand up after a while," Lin Tian said lightly, glancing at the moaning six on the ground. Lin Tian didn''t want to kill, so he had merely broken their arms; their lives weren''t in danger. "Let''s go quickly!" Seeing He Qianqian still hesitating, Lin Tian urged. Chapter 27 Angry Lin Tian_2 Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian hesitated a bit but ultimately followed Lin Tian outside.Walking down a small path, a calmer He Qianqian noticed the bloodstains on Lin Tian''s body and expressed her concern, "Are you okay? Let''s go to the hospital and get you checked out." "It''s nothing, just superficial wounds!" Lin Tian replied nonchalantly. Indeed, they were superficial wounds. Although there appeared to be some blood on Lin Tian''s body, his injuries were not severe. When Lin Tian tensed his muscles, those daggers couldn''t penetrate too deeply. The most serious wound was the one on his abdomen, but even that was only about a centimeter deep. It was no big deal. "Let me see!" Despite Lin Tian saying it was nothing serious, He Qianqian still apprehensively grabbed Lin Tian''s hand. Lin Tian''s wounds were mainly on his arms; a series of fine cuts were visible. By this time, the blood from these cuts had mostly clotted. He Qianqian''s pale hand gently held Lin Tian''s, as she asked softly, "Does it hurt?" Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the concerned expression on He Qianqian''s face, Lin Tian gently shook his head, "It doesn''t hurt." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian looked up at him, and with a blaming tone, said, "Don''t be so reckless in the future. Do you hear me?" Even though it sounded like a reprimand, Lin Tian felt as if his heart was being coated with honey as he heard her slightly petulant words. If they were just acquaintances, how could He Qianqian speak with such a tone? Thinking this, Lin Tian smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I got it." Seeing He Qianqian''s demeanor, Lin Tian knew that his injuries were not in vain. "Come on, I''ll take you to the hospital to get checked out." Even though Lin Tian said it was fine, He Qianqian still insisted, pulling his hand and walking outside. Seeing He Qianqian holding Lin Tian''s hand tightly, Wang Feng felt extremely uncomfortable, as if he had swallowed a fly. The change in He Qianqian''s attitude towards Lin Tian was not only felt by Lin Tian but also noticed by Wang Feng. This stoked flames of jealousy in Wang Feng''s heart, but the memory of Lin Tian''s fierce actions earlier made him shiver. Breaking six arms as if it''s nothing! So, although he was very dissatisfied, Wang Feng didn''t dare to say anything. After leaving People''s Park, at Lin Tian''s strong insistence, the three of them eventually did not go to the hospital. Instead, they went to a nearby clinic for a simple bandaging. Fortunately, the clinic''s doctor said it wasn''t a big deal, which relieved He Qianqian a bit. However, thinking of the dangers they had faced, He Qianqian felt even more grateful towards Lin Tian, and her attitude towards him began to change unconsciously. Leaving the clinic, He Qianqian had wanted to send Lin Tian home, but she had to give up the idea after Lin Tian adamantly refused. Eventually, the three went their separate ways on the street. Watching He Qianqian and Wang Feng get into a taxi and leave, Lin Tian let out a sigh and completely relaxed. Once he relaxed, Lin Tian felt the wounds, especially the abdominal one, starting to hurt more acutely. The wounds weren''t deep but they hurt! Feeling the pain from the wound, particularly from his abdomen, Lin Tian felt quite uncomfortable. Lin Tian hadn''t told He Qianqian about the abdominal wound; if she knew, she would definitely insist on going to the hospital. Focusing on the pain, Lin Tian thought to himself, "Good thing I had a backup plan, or this could have been really troublesome!" With this thought, Lin Tian summoned the Supernatural Ability System with a mere thought. After scanning the Supernatural Ability menu, his gaze finally rested on an item. "Level 0 Healing Water, 1 Supernatural Point, capable of rapidly healing most external injuries!" Seeing the Level 0 healing technique on the menu, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, "That''s the one for me!" With a thought, a thumb-sized glass bottle suddenly appeared in Lin Tian''s hand, containing a vial of clear liquid. At the same time, the two Supernatural Points in Lin Tian''s mind decreased by one. Opening the bottle cap, Lin Tian tilted his head back and drank it all in one go. As Lin Tian poured the Healing Water into his mouth, he felt a warm current spread from his abdomen throughout his body. Eventually, all the warmth concentrated on his wounds. As the warmth gathered, Lin Tian''s wounds began to numb and itch, and tiny granules of flesh started to grow. Lin Tian looked down to see the wounds on his arm healing at a visible rate, the cuts quickly scabbing over. In just tens of seconds, even the scars from these wounds automatically fell off. Gently, Lin Tian flicked off the scars from his arm and softly touched the area that had just been injured. He felt nothing! Lin Tian couldn''t feel any pain, he couldn''t even tell that the site had been injured just a moment ago. Lifting his shirt and looking down, he saw that the wound on his abdomen had also disappeared. "Amazing Healing Water!" Seeing this, Lin Tian secretly praised. It was because of this Healing Water that Lin Tian had dared to rush into the fight with these men. In fact, Lin Tian had rushed in deliberately because he wanted to advance his relationship with He Qianqian a step further. Under normal circumstances, such a development seemed virtually impossible, but if Lin Tian got hurt while saving He Qianqian, her attitude towards him would greatly improve. And indeed, Lin Tian was right. After this incident, Lin Tian had clearly sensed that He Qianqian''s attitude toward him had significantly changed. Previously, she treated him as a student, at most a student with whom she had a good relationship, but now there was a hint of friendship. Lin Tian liked He Qianqian a lot, to put it precisely, she was his goddess. Previously, he didn''t dare to hope, considering his poor grades and seeing no hope at all. Moreover, one was a student and the other a teacher, with an age difference of seven or eight years. It seemed impossible. So before, Lin Tian had kept these feelings hidden in his heart. But now, having obtained the Supernatural Ability System, he dared to hope. He was no longer the same Lin Tian! Taking a deep breath, he shook off these scattered thoughts and started walking home, thinking to himself, "Now, I just need to consider getting home without letting mom find out, or else I''ll get another lecture. Sigh, it''s so late, I won''t be able to avoid being scolded." ** Elsewhere, Wang Feng and He Qianqian began to argue. After getting out of the taxi and paying the fare, Wang Feng stared at He Qianqian somewhat discontentedly, "You should reduce your contact with that student in the future, I don''t think he''s a good person." He Qianqian gave Wang Feng a cold glance and said with a frosty face, "Let''s break up!" "What?" Wang Feng looked at He Qianqian with a stunned face. "I said, let''s break up!" He Qianqian repeated coldly, then turned and walked away. He Qianqian couldn''t forget the moment she was held hostage by those gangsters and Wang Feng''s indifference. Wang Feng''s cowardice infuriated He Qianqian. "What did you say, hey, what did you say?" After standing stunned for a moment, Wang Feng quickly caught up, grabbed He Qianqian''s shoulder, and jerked her around. "What are you doing? You''re hurting me!" He Qianqian said, frowning at Wang Feng. Their quarrel even caught the attention of the campus security guards. Two campus security guards looked curiously in their direction. Noticing others looking, Wang Feng let go of her and took a deep breath, staring gloomily at He Qianqian, "What did you say? You said break up?" "Exactly, let''s break up. We are not suitable!" He Qianqian said resolutely, and then turned and walked away. Watching He Qianqian turn away and quickly leave, a flash of annoyance crossed Wang Feng''s eyes, and he cursed under his breath, "Bitch!" Taking a deep breath and suppressing the anger in his heart, Wang Feng still chased after her. Chapter 28 Bite You Lin Tian was unaware of what was happening on the other side of the school, and at that moment, he was quietly opening the door at the entrance of his home.He tiptoed open the door, and although the living room lights were still on, it was very quiet and empty inside. Lin Tian cautiously scanned the area and then tiptoed back to his room. As soon as he reached his room, Lin Tian quickly changed out of his clothes into new ones. No sooner had he changed than there was a knock on the door, "Lin Tian, are you back?" It was Shi Qing''s voice. "Ah? Oh, yes!" Lin Tian quickly hid his dirty clothes and opened the door. As he opened the door, he saw his mother glaring at him with a frosty face, "What are you playing at, coming back so late? Where have you been?" "Uh..." Lin Tian hurriedly explained. ... Half an hour later, Lin Tian sighed in relief, having finally managed to send his mother away. Lin Tian wiped the non-existent cold sweat from his forehead and sighed in relief, "Finally got away with it." He looked up at the clock on the wall and realized it was already midnight. "It''s already midnight, no wonder I''m so sleepy," Lin Tian yawned, preparing to sleep. A quiet night passed, and the next morning Lin Tian drove Bu Mengting to school together. Lin Tian thought he would have a peaceful day, but there was a slight incident during the third period in the morning. Right after the third period, Lin Tian was called into the office by the class teacher and severely scolded. The reason, naturally, was due to the fight with Chen Xiaoxu and his group. The school had already issued a warning to Lin Tian, but he noticed that there was no punishment for Chen Xiaoxu, who had instigated the trouble. Although he was somewhat dissatisfied, Lin Tian didn''t bother to care about it. A warning was just a warning; he didn''t need that kind of reputation anymore. With the Supernatural Ability System, Lin Tian really didn''t care about these things. However, Lin Tian felt somewhat relieved that this time the school hadn''t notified the parents. Otherwise, he would have had to endure another lecture from his mother. After school in the morning and lunch, Bu Mengting told Lin Tian that her uncle had bought her a bicycle, so she wouldn''t need to ride in Lin Tian''s car anymore. However, they would still go to school together. Hearing this news, Lin Tian was slightly disappointed, but he didn''t mind too much. After lunch, he went to school with Bu Mengting and attended classes calmly. In the afternoon, after the second period, what surprised Lin Tian during the break was that He Qianqian actually came over. Today, she didn''t even have any classes. After warmly greeting his classmates, He Qianqian walked straight towards Lin Tian. He Qianqian glanced at Lin Tian, and then a look of astonishment flashed across her eyes. Seeing Lin Tian''s smooth arm, He Qianqian appeared puzzled. After thinking for a moment, He Qianqian patted Lin Tian on the shoulder, "Come here for a second." Then Lin Tian followed He Qianqian out of the classroom. As soon as Lin Tian left the classroom, a whispering murmur came from behind him, "Damn, Teacher He is taking Lin Tian out again; that guy has some serious dogshit luck." He Qianqian and Lin Tian came to a quiet corner. Seeing that there was no one around, He Qianqian stopped and looked doubtfully at Lin Tian''s arm, "Your arm?" "My arm is healed!" Lin Tian smiled as he lifted his arm and turned it left and right, allowing He Qianqian a closer look. "It''s healed?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian incredulously, gently grasping and caressing his arm in disbelief. As He Qianqian held his arm, Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat, feeling his heartbeat quicken. Lin Tian felt He Qianqian''s hands were very soft and delicate, like silk. Being close, a faint scent wafted into Lin Tian''s nostrils, and he could also get a closer look at He Qianqian''s exquisite face. He Qianqian''s skin was very fair and delicate; you could hardly see any pores. Her delicate little face was like a perfect piece of art. "How is this possible?" After examining Lin Tian''s arm carefully and confirming that the injury was indeed completely healed, He Qianqian looked up in surprise. When she looked up, she saw Lin Tian gazing intently at her. Feeling Lin Tian''s gaze, He Qianqian''s face blushed slightly, and she sniffed, "What are you looking at?" "Ah, nothing, it''s just that you''re so beautiful, Teacher!" Lin Tian averted his gaze, chuckling nervously. "What does a little kid know?" He Qianqian pouted and, still holding Lin Tian''s arm, asked, "How did your injury heal?" "Oh, that. I''ve had a strong self-healing ability since I was young. That little injury last night healed after a night''s sleep!" Lin Tian made up a small lie on the spot. "Really?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian skeptically. "Of course it''s true!" Lin Tian puffed up his chest proudly. Frowning, He Qianqian gave Lin Tian another scrutinizing look before she examined his arm again. She was still somewhat in disbelief that such a miraculous thing could happen. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The scene of He Qianqian holding Lin Tian''s arm and checking it was clearly seen by Wang Feng from not too far away. Seeing this, Wang Feng''s face turned ashen, and he cursed softly, "Bitch!" Last night, Wang Feng''s humble attempts to please had not swayed He Qianqian''s heart back. Already in a bad mood, the sight of this just made Wang Feng even more furious. At the same time, he grew even more resentful towards Lin Tian. ** After a thorough check and seeing no issues, He Qianqian finally let go of his arm, smiled at Lin Tian, and said, "I was a bit worried about you, but seeing how you are now, I feel much more relieved." Chapter 28 Bite You_2 Although she was still somewhat confused, He Qianqian did not think too much about it."Teacher, don''t worry about it. I''m not bothered by such a minor injury. However..." Lin Tian''s eyes twinkled as he grinned cheekily, "However, it would be great if you could give me a kiss!" "Kiss your big head, ghost!" He Qianqian, with a slightly reddened face, gently tapped Lin Tian''s head and scolded him with a laugh. "Just one kiss, after all, I got hurt for you. If there''s no merit, there''s still hard work!" Lin Tian smiled ingratiatingly. "Go away, you kid!" He Qianqian waved her hand helplessly. "Then how about a flying kiss? That should be okay, right?" Lin Tian backed down a notch. "You..." He Qianqian, feeling helpless, and then, seeing the expectant look in Lin Tian''s eyes and remembering how hard Lin Tian had fought for her the night before, her heart softened, and she reluctantly nodded, "Fine then." "Really!" Upon hearing this response, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened immediately, and he looked at He Qianqian expectantly. Under Lin Tian''s hopeful gaze, He Qianqian, slightly shy, looked at Lin Tian, then gently pressed her hand to her rosy lips, puckered up, and blew a light kiss towards Lin Tian... Flying kiss! Alluring eyes, tempting red lips, and an action slightly green in seduction, in that moment, Lin Tian felt intoxicated. Lin Tian did not consider himself a silly fan; any normal man would be intoxicated by such a kiss. He Qianqian was Lin Tian''s goddess, after all. How could he not be intoxicated by a kiss from his goddess? As if in reality, if Fan Bingbing, Yang Mi, Tang Wei, or any goddess in your heart suddenly blew you a kiss, would anyone not be thrilled? If someone isn''t thrilled, it means the person blowing the kiss isn''t the goddess in his heart. And since He Qianqian was definitely Lin Tian''s goddess, Lin Tian was intoxicated. As Lin Tian felt somewhat intoxicated, He Qianqian quickly said with a flushed face, "Alright, I''m leaving now!" After saying that, He Qianqian quickly walked away as if fleeing. That action had been too intimate, something He Qianqian had never done before. Watching He Qianqian flee, Lin Tian smiled slightly, reliving He Qianqian''s soul-stirring kiss for a long while, and then whispered in admiration, "Tempting..." Watching He Qianqian''s figure until she was out of sight, only then did Lin Tian head towards the classroom. And all this scene had been clearly observed by Wang Feng, who was not far away. "Damn!" Wang Feng muttered angrily, almost grinding his teeth to dust. ** In the afternoon, he attended classes, then after school, he had evening self-study sessions. Everything was the same as usual. The only slightly special thing was that the first two sessions of the evening self-study were taught by He Qianqian in the classroom. After finishing the second session of the evening self-study, He Qianqian, originally planning to leave, paused and waved Lin Tian over from chatting with Bu Mengting. "Teacher, what''s up?" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian curiously in the hallway. "Have you finished your homework?" Instead of answering Lin Tian''s question, He Qianqian asked back. "I finished it a long time ago!" Lin Tian gave He Qianqian a puzzled look and replied. "I haven''t finished grading the papers for class 18 yet, and I need them tomorrow. Could you help me in the office?" He Qianqian said after a moment''s thought. "Sure, no problem," Lin Tian immediately nodded, thinking it was a trivial task. "Okay, then let''s go," He Qianqian nodded and led the way to the office. Upon arriving at the office, He Qianqian pulled out a stack of papers from the drawer and said, "You can help me grade the fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions at the front. Just set them aside when you''re done, and I''ll grade the rest." Saying this, He Qianqian also pulled out an answer sheet. "Oh, okay!" After glancing at the papers, Lin Tian nodded. "Here''s a red pen," He Qianqian then handed Lin Tian a red pen. "You can sit here," He Qianqian pointed to a seat next to her. "Great!" Lin Tian then sat down. Since it was during evening self-study time, the office seemed somewhat empty. Other than He Qianqian and Lin Tian, there was only one female teacher present. "Let''s start," After glancing at Lin Tian, He Qianqian took out her pen and started grading. Seeing this, Lin Tian also began to get busy. Lin Tian graded very quickly. Ever since acquiring the Supernatural Ability System, Lin Tian could read ten lines in a single glance. He had memorized all the test papers in front of him just by scanning them. What would normally have taken forty minutes, Lin Tian completed in just ten minutes, and this was him deliberately slowing down. When Lin Tian looked up, the female teacher who had been in the office had already left, leaving only He Qianqian and Lin Tian. Lin Tian twisted his slightly sore neck, then somewhat bored, rested his chin on his hand and watched He Qianqian beside him. At that moment, He Qianqian was fully absorbed in grading the papers. Quietly watching He Qianqian, Lin Tian found her especially charming at that moment. People always say that men who work seriously are the most charismatic, not realizing that serious girls have their own unique appeal. He Qianqian''s long black hair draped over her shoulders, her hand holding a pen, occasionally writing something seriously, her rosy mouth softly murmuring something. Her hand constantly flipping through the papers, her focused eyes, and her meticulous expression made He Qianqian appear especially serious. And especially charming. The beauty lay in that focus. Lin Tian, propping his chin with his hand, quietly watched He Qianqian and also reflected on the changes in himself during this time. In the past, Lin Tian had a secret crush on He Qianqian, liking her authenticity, her beauty, and even more so, appreciating that she didn''t dislike him for his poor grades. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 28 Bite You_3 Lin Tian had always harbored a special feeling towards He Qianqian.But since He Qianqian was his teacher in the past, he never dared to entertain other thoughtsthose that did arise, he buried deep in his heart. Lin Tian even felt a bit inferior. He was so ordinary, and He Qianqian was so outstanding. The two of them were an impossible pairing. The arrival of the Supernatural Ability System had freed Lin Tian from the shackles of his heart. He wanted to have He Qianqian, he wanted her to become his woman. Lin Tian stared silently at He Qianqian, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Ring, ring..." Time ticked by when suddenly, the bell rang out. Hearing the bell, He Qianqian, who was engrossed in marking test papers, was startled and looked up, realizing that class had ended without her noticing. She paused, then having thought of something, He Qianqian turned to Lin Tian and said, "Lin Tian, you should head back first." As the bell rang for the end of class, a flurry of footsteps could be heard outside the office, and after a short while, several teachers walked into the office chatting and laughing. After casting a glance at these teachers, Lin Tian stood up and nodded, "Mhm, alright!" After saying goodbye to He Qianqian, Lin Tian returned to the classroom to find Bu Mengting waiting for him, so they could leave together. "Let''s go," Lin Tian said with a smile to Bu Mengting. "What did Teacher He want from you?" Bu Mengting curiously asked while they made their way out of the classroom. "She asked me to help her mark test papers." "Oh!" Bu Mengting nodded lightly, then looked at Lin Tian somewhat curiously, "Teacher He seems pretty nice to you!" "She''s okay," Lin Tian responded with a casual smile. As they spoke, they exited the teaching building and headed toward the parking lot. But as they stepped out of the teaching building, Lin Tian spotted a familiar silhouette. Wang Feng! At that moment, Wang Feng was leaving swiftly with an ashen face. Seeing the direction Wang Feng was headed in, he seemed to be going towards the teachers'' dormitory. As Lin Tian watched Wang Feng''s swift and gloomy departure, a flicker of confusion crossed his mind. Suddenly, an idea crossed his mind, and Lin Tian said somewhat embarrassedly to Bu Mengting, "Mengting, you go on ahead, I need to get something from the classroom." "It''s fine, I''ll wait for you!" "You really don''t have to, go on ahead. I might go and hang out in the boys'' dormitory later!" he said earnestly. Bu Mengting frowned slightly but eventually agreed. Watching Bu Mengting walk away, Lin Tian quickly turned around and went back to the teaching building. Seeing Wang Feng''s ashen face and realizing he was alone led Lin Tian to guess what might have happened. It was very likely that Wang Feng and He Qianqian had had an argument, and it was even more possible that He Qianqian was still in the teachers'' office. When Lin Tian arrived at the door of the teachers'' office, there were only three teachers left inside, and sure enough, He Qianqian was still there, bent over the papers, marking them. After waiting two minutes, the other two teachers also left, leaving only He Qianqian in the office. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thinking it over, Lin Tian tiptoed in and carefully sat down opposite He Qianqian. Resting his chin on his hands, Lin Tian waited quietly. After about fifteen minutes, it seemed like He Qianqian had finished marking the papers and finally lifted her head. Upon lifting her head, He Qianqian was startled and looked at the person opposite her in astonishment, "Lin Tian, why are you here?" "I''ve come to walk you back to your dormitory!" Lin Tian said with a grin. "What are you doing? Why haven''t you left yet?" He Qianqian frowned at Lin Tian. "Nothing, I saw Teacher He was here alone, and I was worried about your safety, so I thought I''d escort you back!" Lin Tian said cheerfully. "What could be dangerous in the school, you..." He Qianqian stopped mid-sentence, remembering the help Lin Tian had given her the day before, she didn''t have the heart to scold him. After a moment''s thought, He Qianqian quickly packed up her things and headed out of the office. Seeing He Qianqian stand up, Lin Tian hurriedly followed her. He Qianqian locked the office door while chiding, "You shouldn''t do this in the future, go home earlier so your family won''t worry." "I know!" Lin Tian said with a grin. "Let''s go, I''ll let you be my Protector for once," He Qianqian said with a faint smile, now having a slight understanding of Lin Tian''s thoughts. However, He Qianqian didn''t take it too seriously. It was normal for teenagers around seventeen or eighteen to have a budding interest in the opposite sex. But He Qianqian didn''t think Lin Tian would keep his fondness for her. She believed that in a few years, when Lin Tian saw more girls, he would forget about her. Five minutes later, He Qianqian and Lin Tian were walking slowly through the campus, and by then, there were hardly any people in sight. Walking shoulder to shoulder in silence, He Qianqian took the initiative to break it, "How did your arm heal?" "Didn''t I tell you, it healed on its own!" Lin Tian replied cheerfully. "I don''t believe it!" He Qianqian pursed her lips and shook her head. "If you don''t believe, then there''s nothing I can do," Lin Tian said with a helpless look, as he would definitely not disclose anything about his Superpower. "Fine, let it be. If you don''t want to tell, then don''t. By the way, how strong are you really?" "Well, my natural strength is like Divine Power..." They walked leisurely towards the classroom dormitory, chatting along the way like two friends. Before they knew it, they had arrived at the dormitory building. Eventually, He Qianqian stopped under a big tree at the bottom of the building. Turning around, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a smile, "Alright, Protector, you can go back now." "Your wish is my command, my princess!" Lin Tian played along, placing his right hand over his left chest and his left hand behind his back, bowing slightly. "You''re quite funny, Lin Tian!" said He Qianqian, taken aback by his gesture, then laughing. "You still have so much to learn about me. Do you want to give it a shot?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and said playfully. He Qianqian shook her head, somewhat speechless, and said helplessly, "Alright, you should go now." After waiting a moment, He Qianqian noticed that Lin Tian was still standing there and asked, puzzled, "Why aren''t you leaving?" "Teacher, I really want to bite you," Lin Tian said softly, staring at He Qianqian''s tempting lips. "What? Bite me?" He Qianqian was startled, at first not quite grasping his meaning, but when she saw where Lin Tian''s gaze was fixed, she realized immediately. It wasn''t about ''biting'' at all; it was clearly about ''kissing''! At that thought, He Qianqian''s cheeks instantly flushed red, and she knocked on Lin Tian''s head with her hand, scolding with a laugh, "You little rascal, what are you thinking about all day!" "Hehe, bye-bye!" Lin Tian dodged lightly, then waved cheerfully and quickly turned to leave. Watching Lin Tian''s figure swiftly disappear, He Qianqian shook her head with a hint of helplessness. ... Lin Tian walked briskly towards the parking lot, feeling very satisfied inside. He could feel that his relationship with He Qianqian had improved slightly. Lin Tian had once read some methods on courting girls, one of which he remembered well. If you want to develop a relationship further, you need more interaction based on mutual non-dislike. Only through interaction can there be understanding, and only then can you take a step forward. Clearly, Lin Tian had proven the correctness of this statement today because, through tonight''s events, he noticeably felt more familiar with He Qianqian. Pursuing a girl has to be done! Of course, what made Lin Tian happier was that there seemed to be some problems between He Qianqian and Wang Feng. This was an opportunity for Lin Tian. All good news tonight! For Lin Tian, it was a pretty good night. Chapter 29 Clairvoyant Ability For Lin Tian, the following days were peaceful yet fulfilling.Besides chatting with the beauty Bu Mengting, his routine was to make his presence known to He Qianqian. Life was tranquil, and Lin Tian thoroughly enjoyed this lifestyle. The only regret he had was that more than a week had passed and he still hadn''t received any new tasks. Whether it was He Qianqian, Bu Mengting, or Leng Bing, Lin Tian saw no mission prompts on any of them. "If I could just complete a small task now and then, accumulate some Supernatural Points, that would be even more wonderful," Lin Tian thought to himself about the calm days. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While thinking, Lin Tian walked into the classroom with Bu Mengting. A week had passed since he last parted with He Qianqian that night, and now Lin Tian was entering the classroom with Bu Mengting. As soon as he entered the classroom, Lin Tian noticed that the classmates were gathered in small groups, looking excited as if they were discussing something. Lin Tian listened intently and overheard bits of conversation: "Did you buy any? I won a hundred today!" "Forget it, I''ve just thrown away thirty bucks for nothing!" said another student, looking dejected. "I heard someone from Class 10 won ten thousand!" "Ten thousand? For real?" The other student looked shocked upon hearing this number. "Of course, it''s true; lots of people know about it!" "Lucky dog, such dumb luck!" another student said enviously. Lin Tian furrowed his brows, a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes, not knowing what his classmates were discussing. After a moment''s thought, Lin Tian put his books on his desk and moved closer to listen. ... Ten minutes later, Lin Tian returned to his seat. From inquiring, Lin Tian finally understood what his classmates were discussing. They were actually talking about the lottery. According to his classmates, there was a live lottery draw happening at Binjiang Square. This lottery had started today and would last for a total of seven days. Due to the apparently high win rate, coupled with the host''s hype, a large number of people were taking part in the lottery. Binjiang Square was quite close to the school, so many students had gone to try their luck. "Lottery..." Thinking of the lottery, Lin Tian licked his lips, his eyes twinkling, obviously pondering something. "Why are so many people going for the lottery?" Bu Mengting, sitting behind him, pouted. She had now learned what the classmates were discussing. "They''re dreaming of getting rich overnight! Anyway, the lottery tickets aren''t expensive, just two bucks each! Everyone wants to try their luck," Lin Tian replied with a smile, turning his head to her. "The organizers are sure to make a profit; most people who buy lottery tickets end up losing!" Bu Mengting retorted. "Those who buy think they''re lucky, right? Isn''t it all about hitting that tiny probability?" Lin Tian looked at her with a grin. "Anyway, I''m not going. It''s a complete waste of money!" Bu Mengting seemed somewhat dismissive of trying her luck with lottery tickets. "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled lightly but said nothing. To others, it was a matter of luck, but to Lin Tian, it wasn''t necessarily the case. Thinking this, Lin Tian summoned the Supernatural Ability System in his mind. Lin Tian glanced over the superpower menu and finally paused on one of the options: Level 1 superpower, clairvoyant ability to see ten centimeters into objects, requiring 1 Supernatural Point. "One Supernatural Point!" Seeing this, Lin Tian contemplated in silence. He had just one Supernatural Point left. Using this last Supernatural Point would leave Lin Tian with none, which made him hesitate. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian finally decided to exchange. After all, the clairvoyant ability would be very helpful to Lin Tian in the future, and unlike the Healing Water, this superpower was not a consumable but permanent. Once Lin Tian exchanged for the clairvoyant ability, he could use it forever. With it, Lin Tian could easily secure an economic source in the future. It wasn''t just about feeling out lottery tickets; even using it to gamble on stones would be great. It''s safe to say that with this clairvoyant ability, Lin Tian wouldn''t have to worry about small change in the future, not to mention big money. Money is very important, although Lin Tian didn''t really need to spend much now, he certainly would in the future. Money is a good thing! With that thought, Lin Tian gritted his teeth and exchanged directly. As Lin Tian willed it, the only Supernatural Point in his mind instantly disappeared, and at the same time, he felt a slight change in his eyes. It seemed as if everything in front of him was much clearer now. Lin Tian looked down, his thoughts activating... Whoosh whoosh. The desk below Lin Tian gradually vanished, and he could see right through to the textbooks inside. "Useful!" Lin Tian was delighted in his heart. "Hey, what are you doing?" Feeling that Lin Tian had been up to something for quite some time, Bu Mengting, who was sitting behind him, tapped his shoulder. "Huh?" Lin Tian turned around subconsciously. As he turned around, his gaze landed directly on Bu Mengting. "Uh..." Seeing this scene, Lin Tian froze for a moment. Lin Tian felt his heart pounding. Lin Tian hurriedly looked down! As he looked down, Bu Mengting''s desk in front of him gradually disappeared, and Lin Tian saw Mengting''s legs underneath. Due to the hot weather, Mengting was only wearing a pair of denim shorts. In the instant that Lin Tian looked down, those denim shorts also began to fade away slowly... "Uh..." Lin Tian felt like his breathing had stopped. "Hey, what are you doing? Why did your face suddenly turn red?" The Mengting next to him looked at Lin Tian strangely, finding him very odd. "No, it''s nothing..." Lin Tian''s face flushed as he raised his head. As he raised his head, Mengting gasped, a bit panicked, "Ah, why are you bleeding from your nose?" "Huh?" Lin Tian was stunned, instinctively touched his nose, and when he looked at his hand, it was bright red. Indeed, he was having a nosebleed. "It''s nothing!" Lin Tian quickly turned his head and wiped his nose clumsily with his hand. Lin Tian felt his face was red and hot as if on fire. "What''s wrong with you? Are you okay? Should I accompany you to the infirmary to have a look?" Mengting got up from her seat with a worried face and came beside Lin Tian, asking with concern. "No, I''m fine!" Lin Tian said awkwardly, "Just a bit of heat due to the dry weather." "Really, you''re okay?" "Really, I''m fine." "Well, okay then, but I think you''re acting a little strange," Mengting frowned, puzzled, and returned to her seat. After Mengting walked away, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief. His face turned hot again at the thought of what had just happened, and his mouth felt somewhat dry. Chapter 30 The Grand Prize Throughout the afternoon, Lin Tian seemed restless, his gaze wandering, and sometimes he secretly glanced at Bu Mengting.And each time, Lin Tian would end up with a dry mouth and tongue. Although he knew it was somewhat lewd, Lin Tian still couldn''t restrain the impulse in his heart. After half an hour, Lin Tian suddenly felt very tired in the eyes, they started to feel sore, and tears unconsciously fell. Noticing the change in his eyes, Lin Tian was alarmed, knowing that he had overused his superpower, causing eye fatigue. Because of the eye fatigue, Lin Tian had no choice but to rest and give up using his superpower. Yet this half-hour of surreptitious use of the superpower allowed Lin Tian to gain a deeper understanding of his clairvoyant ability. The superpower menu that claimed a ten-centimeter clairvoyance meant the total thickness of all the objects penetrated, not just one object. For example, if Lin Tian''s desk was five centimeters thick, then after seeing through the five-centimeter desk, Lin Tian could still see through an additional five centimeters of the object behind it. It was all possible as long as the total thickness did not exceed ten centimeters. This discovery made Lin Tian even more satisfied with his superpower; it was much better than he had imagined at the start. Due to overusing his superpower, which led to eye fatigue, Lin Tian didn''t use his clairvoyant ability afterward, but even so, every time he saw Bu Mengting, his mind would still picture that snowy white. At the thought, Lin Tian always felt his mouth go dry and his tongue parched. And Lin Tian''s strange demeanor always made Bu Mengting feel somewhat uneasy, but whenever she asked, he would not answer. Amidst this unsettled state of mind, the afternoon just passed. After returning home and having dinner, feeling that his eyes had improved quite a bit, Lin Tian once again sought out Bu Mengting. But this time, Lin Tian was not out to peep; instead, he told her to go to the evening self-study alone. After greeting Bu Mengting, Lin Tian rode his bicycle towards Binjiang Square. Some ten minutes later, Lin Tian arrived at Binjiang Square and stopped. Scanning Binjiang Square, he noticed that there were indeed many people there, crowding together like at a train station. In the center of the square, there were several large tents. In the very middle, there was a stage, where the emcee was holding a microphone and ceaselessly uttering provocative words. After scanning the area, Lin Tian found a place to park his bicycle and walked in. Arriving at the square, Lin Tian''s gaze swept over the inside of each tent. In these tents, there were girls holding baskets, and inside the baskets were stacks of lottery tickets. Many lottery enthusiasts were gathered around these girls. Lin Tian casually walked over and noticed many scratched-off lottery tickets scattered on the ground of the square. After a glance, Lin Tian walked towards a girl with fewer people around her, who also held a basket full of lottery tickets. Once beside the girl, Lin Tian''s gaze swept slightly, and with a thought, he instantly activated his clairvoyant ability. Under the effect of Lin Tian''s superpower, the answers inside the lottery tickets in the basket slowly began to reveal themselves. "Thank you, thank you, thank you..." Most were invalid tickets. However, a few winning tickets were mixed in among them. Tickets worth 10 yuan, 20, 100 appeared before Lin Tian''s eyes, with the largest having a value of 1000. Seeing these lottery tickets, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up slightly and he began rummaging through the basket. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He found the 50, located the 100, and at last, Lin Tian flipped out the one worth 1000. In total, Lin Tian turned up 10 lottery tickets, paid for them, then walked to the side and started scratching them with some nervousness. As Lin Tian''s fingers slowly scratched away, the answers on the lottery tickets slowly appeared. "100!" A 100-yuan ticket slowly emerged! Seeing this number, Lin Tian was overjoyed. It had worked! Then, unable to wait, Lin Tian started scratching again. 50, 100, 200, and finally the 1000! All of them were winners! The lottery tickets in his hand matched exactly what he had seen before! "Very good!" Clenching the lottery tickets in hand, a trace of excitement appeared on Lin Tian''s face. Latter on, Lin Tian started a frantic treasure hunt for half an hour. In that half hour, Lin Tian bought several hundred lottery tickets and roughly calculated that the total prize of these tickets should be over a hundred thousand yuan. Among them, Lin Tian found a 30,000 ticket, three 20,000 tickets, and four 10,000 tickets. The others were smaller amounts, some hundreds, others over a thousand. "It''s a pity I didn''t find one worth over a hundred thousand; they certainly haven''t put out the big prizes!" After searching and not finding any prize over a hundred thousand, Lin Tian guessed that they had not released the big prizes. Even without getting the grand prize, Lin Tian was quite satisfied. Lin Tian was not greedy; this kind of money came quickly, and if he wanted to, he could easily obtain more. Half an hour later, feeling his eyes start to tire, Lin Tian also stopped his treasure hunting. After some thought, Lin Tian took out several dozen lottery tickets to cash in, not too much, just five or six thousand. Pocketing a thick stack of cash, Lin Tian whistled as he prepared to leave. Today had been a day of bountiful harvest. As he passed by another girl, Lin Tian subconsciously swept her basket of lottery tickets with his superpower. Lin Tian was just about to leave when suddenly he paused, his steps halting. "What was that just now?" With a look of amazement, Lin Tian once again activated his clairvoyance. After a careful search, he found that ticket again. Staring at the denomination of the ticket, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly... 200,000! There was a staggering 200,000-yuan ticket among them! The jackpot! Lin Tian had not expected to come upon a grand prize just as he was about to leave. Just as Lin Tian was slightly dazed, someone reached into the basket, clearly intending to buy a lottery ticket. Seeing this, Lin Tian was startled and hurried over. Chapter 31 New Task Seeing that person wanting to buy a lottery ticket, Lin Tian hurried over.Upon reaching the basket, even though his eyes were starting to feel sour, Lin Tian still forced himself to activate his superpower and, with the aid of it, reached out for that 200,000 RMB lottery ticket. "Found it!" With the help of his superpower, Lin Tian clearly saw his hand had grabbed the lottery ticket worth 200,000 RMB. Grasping the lottery ticket tightly, and after paying for it, Lin Tian turned to leave. Holding the ticket in hand, Lin Tian slowly scratched it off, looking at the string of zeros that followed, Lin Tian started counting, "One zero two zeros three zeros four zeros, five zeros!" Seeing the five zeros behind the 2, a hint of joy flashed across Lin Tian''s face! 200,000 RMB, it was actually 200,000 RMB! Even though the money came easily, Lin Tian was still somewhat excited to win such a big prize. Lin Tian carefully put away the lottery ticket worth 200,000 RMB before turning to leave. "Now, I guess I have a net worth of over 300,000 RMB, huh!" Lin Tian rode his bicycle, moving along while thinking excitedly to himself. Over 300,000 RMB! It was a figure Lin Tian had never thought of before, always having to beg his mom for a bit of spending money, but in a blink of an eye, he now had over 300,000 RMB! It was a number he had never dared to dream of before. "Superpower, it''s indeed a powerful superpower!" Lin Tian rode his bicycle, a bit excitedly, while thinking to himself. Naturally, he knew how all this had come about: the Supernatural Ability System in his mind had made him unprecedentedly powerful. "At the beginning, it really was dumb luck, sheer fluke!" Thinking back to how he gained the Supernatural Ability System by finding a watch, Lin Tian couldn''t help but be impressed by his own luck. "But luck is also a kind of strength, after all! I''m just that outstanding! Hehe!" Lin Tian thought somewhat narcissistically. ** Because he was delayed by the lottery tickets, by the time Lin Tian arrived at the classroom, most of his classmates were already there. Seeing Lin Tian come in, Bu Mengting, who sat behind him, curiously asked, "Where did you go? I asked you earlier and you didn''t say." "I went to buy lottery tickets!" Lin Tian laughed with a ''hehe''. "Buying lottery tickets?" Hearing this, Bu Mengting was astonished, then with a pout and a bit of schadenfreude, she mockingly said, "How much did you lose?" "Lose? How could that be possible? Who am I? I made a killing!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, saying disdainfully. "That''s impossible!" Bu Mengting said with disbelief. Those who buy lottery tickets are usually the ones who lose the most. "Hehe, if you don''t believe it, then forget it. Oh right, I still have some unscratched lottery tickets here." Saying this, Lin Tian took out five unscratched lottery tickets from his pocket. These lottery tickets were purposely bought by Lin Tian, who, with his clairvoyant ability, knew that all these tickets were "Thank Yous." Looking at the lottery tickets in Lin Tian''s hand, Bu Mengting curiously took them. "Give them a scratch." Lin Tian said with a chuckle. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting didn''t refuse and started scratching them off. One "Thank You", two "Thank Yous", three "Thank Yous", four "Thank Yous"! After scratching off four "Thank Yous," Bu Mengting felt a bit annoyed and, after thinking it over, handed the last ticket to Lin Tian, "Your luck''s bad, you scratch it." Lin Tian didn''t take it but instead said, "You scratch it." After thinking for a moment, Bu Mengting still scratched off the last one. Without a doubt, it was another "Thank You." "Erm..." Looking at all the "Thank Yous," Bu Mengting felt a bit gloomy. "I still have one last ticket here. Try scratching this one." Seeing Bu Mengting''s gloomy face, Lin Tian offered another unscratched lottery ticket with a mischievous grin. "I won''t scratch it, I''m not interested!" The consecutive failures had put Bu Mengting in a bad mood. Seeing Bu Mengting''s demeanor, Lin Tian laughed cheekily, and, with a bit of a mysterious air, moved closer, "Do you know why you didn''t win?" "Why?" Bu Mengting pouted her sexy lips, speaking with a hint of frustration. "Because you didn''t blow a breath of fairy air!" Lin Tian laughed with a ''hehe'', then, holding the lottery ticket in his palm, he brought his fist up to Bu Mengting''s face, raised his eyebrows, and said with a grin, "Come on, beauty, give it a puff of fairy air!" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian somewhat boredly. "Come on!" Lin Tian urged. Under Lin Tian''s urging, Bu Mengting begrudgingly blew gently. After Bu Mengting blew a breath, Lin Tian drew his fist back, sniffed it near his nose, and said intoxicatedly, "It really is a breath of fairy air, so fragrant! This one''s definitely a winner!" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian with a speechless expression on her face. "Come on, beauty, you scratch it!" Lin Tian said with a cheeky smile as he handed her the lottery ticket. "No, thanks!" Bu Mengting flatly refused. The consecutive failures had dampened her spirits, making her lose interest. "Just scratch it, the last one!" Lin Tian insisted, handing the ticket to Bu Mengting. Under Lin Tian''s persistent request, Bu Mengting finally started to scratch it, albeit somewhat listlessly. This time, however, she clearly held no hope and wore an indifferent look on her face. As she slowly revealed the content of the ticket, the previously indifferent Bu Mengting froze, her disbelief causing her to speed up the scratching. Eventually, the reveal area of the ticket was completely uncovered. Looking at the numbers in the reveal area, Bu Mengting couldn''t believe her eyes! 2000! This was actually a ticket worth two thousand! "What''s the matter?" Lin Tian feigned surprise as he leaned in, glanced at the reveal area, and then looked admiringly at Bu Mengting, "You really are a fairy, aren''t you? Just a breath of fairy air and things are different!" The classmates who had been watching Lin Tian''s lottery ticket came over out of curiosity when they saw Lin Tian''s reaction. They took a look at the ticket in Bu Mengting''s hands and suddenly exclaimed, "She actually won two thousand!" "What, won two thousand?" Upon hearing the exclamation, other classmates gathered around curiously. Then the classroom was filled with voices of envy, jealousy, and resentment. "Damn! Lin Tian is so lucky, it''s like he stepped in dog shit!" "Don''t even mention you, I spent two hundred and got nothing!" "Seriously, dog shit luck!" ... Listening to the envious and resentful voices, Lin Tian secretly smiled to himself, "You''re reacting like this over two thousand, what if you knew I had a ticket worth hundreds of thousands in my hand? Would you go crazy?" In the middle of the noise, the evening study bell rang. Soon after the bell, He Qianqian walked into the classroom with a stack of materials. Tonight was He Qianqian''s shift. Looking at He Qianqian, who was sitting at the podium seriously checking homework, Lin Tian smiled slightly. This week, Lin Tian would often chat with He Qianqian when he had nothing to do and sometimes, when He Qianqian had evening study duty, Lin Tian would even walk her back to her dormitory. Over time, the two of them gradually became more familiar with each other. Though they were teacher and student, they now seemed more like friends. But He Qianqian always considered Lin Tian as a younger brother in her heart. The change in their relationship over this period had also given Lin Tian much more confidence. He believed that one day he would be able to break through that barrier. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The study session peacefully continued until near the end of class when suddenly a vibrating noise from a cellphone erupted. Hearing this vibration, Lin Tian, who was looking at a novel under the podium, was startled and looked up, only to discover that the sound was coming from the podium. As Lin Tian looked up, he saw He Qianqian pick up her phone and walk out of the classroom. Lin Tian glanced at He Qianqian and frowned slightly, but didn''t give it much thought and continued reading his novel. However, nearly ten minutes had passed and He Qianqian had not yet returned. This made Lin Tian feel that something was off. "Who is she talking to on the phone for so long?" Lin Tian wondered with a puzzled look on his face. As Lin Tian was feeling somewhat anxious, he saw He Qianqian walk back into the classroom with a heavy heart, her expression solemn. "What''s going on? Ms. He seems troubled?" Lin Tian thought as he saw her expression. "Lingling..." Just then, the class bell rang. As the bell sounded, Lin Tian noticed He Qianqian turn around and leave, as if she had something on her mind. Watching this scene, Lin Tian felt even more that something was amiss. Just as Lin Tian was trying to figure out what was happening, a synthetic electronic voice suddenly sounded in his mind, "Mission: Solve He Qianqian''s worries. Mission Reward: Two Supernatural Points." A mission, it was actually a mission! Lin Tian could not have expected a mission to come his way at this time. And it was clearly related to the phone call He Qianqian had just made. Chapter 32 The Stunned He Qianqian! After thinking for a while, Lin Tian got up from his seat and went outside to look for He Qianqian.However, despite searching for a long time, and even after the class bell had rung, he hadn''t found He Qianqian. With no other option, Lin Tian had to return to the classroom, hoping He Qianqian would come back since the third evening self-study period was also He Qianqian''s class. Little did he know that he would wait 20 minutes; it was only 20 minutes into the third evening self-study period when he finally saw He Qianqian return to the classroom with a grave expression. Upon her return, Lin Tian noticed that He Qianqian seemed preoccupied, always staring blankly, lost in thought. Moreover, the rims of her eyes appeared slightly red as if she had been crying. From the back of the room, catching sight of this scene, Lin Tian slightly pursed his lips, wishing the class would end sooner. At the same time, he noticed a red glow shimmering on He Qianqian. It was the glow of the task. "Ling Ling" After a long wait of 20 minutes, the dismissal bell finally rang. As soon as it rang, He Qianqian left with a heavy heart, entirely lacking her usual liveliness. Seeing this, Lin Tian quickly greeted Bu Mengting, telling her to go ahead, and then he followed after He Qianqian. Rushing out of the classroom, Lin Tian followed behind He Qianqian. However, he did not hurry to approach her. Lin Tian continued to follow He Qianqian, watching her return to the faculty office, then saw her walking alone towards the teachers'' dormitory. Following behind He Qianqian, they walked out of the academic building, and noticing that not many people were paying attention, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward and greeted her with a smile, "Hi, Teacher He!" Startled by the voice, He Qianqian turned her head and saw it was Lin Tian, forcing a smile on her face, "Lin Tian, it''s you. Why haven''t you gone back yet?" "I came to walk Teacher He!" Lin Tian noticed that her face was somewhat pale this time. "No need, I''m feeling a bit unwell today. You go back first," He Qianqian said with evident fatigue. "There must be something wrong, isn''t there?" Lin Tian didn''t pick up on what He Qianqian had just said but questioned instead. "I''m fine!" He Qianqian forced a light smile. "Your complexion has worsened. There must be something wrong, and it clearly has to do with the phone call you took earlier during the evening self-study." Lin Tian''s gaze remained fixed on He Qianqian. He Qianqian stayed silent, saying nothing. She felt very tired now and didn''t want to talk. Seeing this, Lin Tian didn''t rush her but merely stayed silently by her side as they walked slowly towards the dormitory. They walked in silence. When they were almost at the dormitory, Lin Tian softly asked, "Teacher He, what''s the matter? Maybe I can help if you tell me!" He Qianqian turned her head to look at Lin Tian and gently smiled, "It''s nothing serious, and even if it was, you wouldn''t be able to help." "Just tell me, how would you know without saying!" Lin Tian pressed on, unwilling to give up. He Qianqian shook her head, giving a bitter smile. After thinking it over, she finally said, "My dad called just now; my mom is sick, and we still need over two hundred thousand for the surgery. If we can''t assemble it by tomorrow, she might be in mortal danger. But despite everything I''ve tried, I''m still tens of thousands short! Ah!" With those words, He Qianqian let out a long sigh. The burden was immense, which is why she ended up sharing this with Lin Tian. "Short of tens of thousands?" Lin Tian was taken aback, instantly thinking of the lottery ticket worth over two hundred thousand in his pocket. "We''re here, you should go back, thank you for walking me here." Unaware, they had already arrived at the teachers'' dormitory building below, He Qianqian stopped walking, turning around with a grateful look at Lin Tian. She was truly grateful to have someone with her when she needed it, even though this person couldn''t really help her with anything. "Ah? Oh, okay." Lin Tian raised his head and realized that they had indeed reached the dormitory. "Alright, you can leave." He Qianqian smiled and waved her hand. "Okay, goodbye, Teacher." Lin Tian glanced around quickly and then briskly walked away. Watching Lin Tian leave, He Qianqian suppressed her smile, walking towards the dormitory with a gloomy air. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As soon as He Qianqian turned around, Lin Tian discreetly hid himself nearby, only appearing after he saw He Qianqian enter her room then he headed straight for her dormitory. The moment He Qianqian declared her troubles, Lin Tian immediately thought of the lottery ticket in his pocket. For Lin Tian, the money was easily attained, and he could get it anytime he wanted, so helping He Qianqian was no problem at all. However, he thought it inappropriate to show the lottery ticket outside, better to offer it in her room. But fearing that He Qianqian wouldn''t let him into the room, Lin Tian had lied about going back first. Seeing He Qianqian go in, Lin Tian quickly walked to her doorway. Upon reaching the door, Lin Tian knocked. "Who is it?" Back in the room, a weary He Qianqian had just taken off her white suit jacket when she heard the knock. "Creak!" As the door opened, He Qianqian saw Lin Tian standing at the threshold. "Lin Tian, why haven''t you left yet?" Seeing Lin Tian, He Qianqian was startled, her face filled with confusion. "Teacher, I have something to show you." Lin Tian spoke as he stepped past He Qianqian into her dormitory. "Hey, what are you doing!" He Qianqian was startled when she saw Lin Tian barge in. After entering He Qianqian''s room, Lin Tian glanced around. Her room was small, around ten square meters, but it was warmly decorated with little red stars hanging in the air. "What are you doing, why did you just come in?" He Qianqian turned around and looked at Lin Tian with dissatisfaction on her face. Lin Tian didn''t speak but went straight to the desk next to him, then took something out of his pocket. With Lin Tian''s actions, dozens of lottery tickets were placed on the desk. "What are you doing?" He Qianqian scanned the lottery tickets on the desk in confusion, then turned to look at Lin Tian. "Teacher, I bought these tickets, and they haven''t been scratched off yet. I know you need money, so I''m giving them all to you. Maybe you could win a big prize!" Lin Tian said cheerfully, pointing to the pile of tickets on the desk. Then he looked at Lin Tian with expectant eyes. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian was startled, then looked at the hopeful expression on Lin Tian''s face, and then at the pile of tickets on the desk. Suddenly, she felt somewhat touched. Although she knew that these tickets were unlikely to be of much help to her, it was rare for Lin Tian to show such thoughtfulness. Unable to bear rejecting Lin Tian, He Qianqian shook her head with a wry smile, saying, "Well then, thank you. Let''s see if I can win a big prize." With that, He Qianqian approached the desk and began to scratch the lottery tickets. However, He Qianqian didn''t really believe these tickets could help her; she was just doing it so as not to disappoint Lin Tian. The first ticket read "Thank you." The second ticket read "Thank you." The third ticket also read "Thank you." All three in a row were ''Thank you''. Seeing this, He Qianqian shook her head; as expected, it was futile. The fourth ticket showed ''100''. This made He Qianqian somewhat happy. After all, winning something was still good. But the surprises were not over yet. The fifth, sixth, and seventh tickets ... the next dozen or so tickets consecutively had prizes. There were even a few that were worth thousands. This made He Qianqian start to get excited, and a flicker of hope began to grow inside her. As she continued to scratch off tickets, the winnings kept coming, consistently high, but until the last ticket was scratched, none was worth tens of thousands. After counting carefully, the forty-four tickets totaled twenty thousand yuan. The fact that dozens of tickets could win twenty thousand was quite good, but compared to the amount He Qianqian needed, it was still far too little. Thinking about this, the excitement He Qianqian initially felt began to wane. Looking at the pile of tickets on the desk, He Qianqian lifted her head to look at Lin Tian and forced a smile, "It''s really quite lucky, to win twenty thousand from just a few dozen tickets." "It''s still tens of thousands short." Lin Tian seemed glum. "That''s not bad at all, thank you for your thoughtfulness," He Qianqian said with a smile, comforting him. But thinking about the shortfall, she couldn''t help but feel a bit down. "Hey, there''s one more underneath." Just as He Qianqian was feeling down, Lin Tian suddenly exclaimed, pointing underneath the table, then bent down. He Qianqian turned her head and saw Lin Tian pick up a lottery ticket from the ground. Clutching the ticket in his hand, Lin Tian grinned and said, "Teacher He, this one might just win ten thousand!" "Impossible!" He Qianqian shook her head outright. "Well then, I''ll scratch it." Hearing He Qianqian''s definite response, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, clutching the ticket tightly, not letting He Qianqian see it as he slowly scratched it. A few seconds later, He Qianqian glanced at Lin Tian, who seemed mysterious, and asked, "So how is it?" Lin Tian feigned distress, pulled a face, and said, "Not ten thousand!" "I thought as much, such luck couldn''t be true," He Qianqian said matter-of-factly. "But!" Lin Tian lifted his eyebrows, grinned mischievously, and gently placed the ticket on the desk, "But it''s more!" "Huh?" He Qianqian instinctively looked towards the lottery ticket on the desk, towards the scratch-off area. Upon seeing it, He Qianqian was stunned. So many zeros! She saw a 2 followed by many zeros! "200,000?" He Qianqian gasped, carefully counting, five zeros. Behind the 2 were five zeros! Was it really 200,000? He Qianqian was dumbstruck. Chapter 33 Do You Want to Die? 200,000? Is it really 200,000?He Qianqian was stunned, some disbelief took hold of her as she picked up the lottery ticket on the desk and examined it closely! 200,000! It really is 200,000! The five zeros in the back were completely correct! After being dazed for a moment, He Qianqian suddenly jumped up with joy, clinging to Lin Tian''s neck and shouting, "Two hundred thousand! It really is two hundred thousand!" "Uh..." Lin Tian was somewhat taken aback by He Qianqian''s sudden enthusiastic actions. But after being startled for a while, Lin Tian began to enjoy He Qianqian''s embrace. At this time, He Qianqian didn''t notice Lin Tian''s small movements at all; she was too busy excitedly clutching the lottery ticket and shouting, "Two hundred thousand, I actually won two hundred thousand!" Surprise, it was an unexpectedly huge surprise for He Qianqian, a major one! After the initial delight, He Qianqian calmed down slightly; she suddenly noticed that her actions might have been inappropriate and somewhat sheepishly let go of her hold on Lin Tian''s neck, intending to step away. "Lin Tian, you... what are you doing?" As she noticed Lin Tian''s movements, a hint of panic appeared in He Qianqian''s eyes, and she tried to push Lin Tian''s hands away. But how could her strength shake Lin Tian, whose hands were immovable around her slender waist? Realizing that brute force was useless, He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian with a frown, "Let go, I''m getting angry if you keep this up!" "No!" Lin Tian immediately shook his head, his hands firmly kneading He Qianqian''s slender waist, pressing her body tightly against him. Inhaling He Qianqian''s fragrance, Lin Tian said with all seriousness, "Teacher, you cannot go back on your word!" "What?" Being held like this by a man, He Qianqian was already somewhat flustered; hearing Lin Tian''s words, she asked subconsciously. "You... that was just a joke!" He Qianqian, taken aback, then said somewhat helplessly. "No matter! You promised, and you must follow through! If you don''t kiss me, I won''t let go!" Lin Tian held onto He Qianqian''s slender waist tightly, resolute. "You..." He Qianqian was somewhat at a loss. Was she really going to kiss him? Impossible! But what if she didn''t agree to his demand? Looking at Lin Tian, he clearly appeared as someone who would not give up until he achieved his goal. This left He Qianqian feeling quite helpless. After a deadlock, Lin Tian remained motionless, showing no intention of letting go. This truly gave He Qianqian a headache; raising her head, she saw Lin Tian''s face full of expectation and hope. He Qianqian wanted to refuse again, but for some reason, she suddenly couldn''t bear to let him down. He Qianqian did not dislike Lin Tian, and him doing so much for her honestly moved her. And now, seeing Lin Tian''s hopeful look, He Qianqian''s heart softened, not wanting to disappoint him. "He''s just a kid, I''ll just fulfill his wish, besides he has done so much for me," He Qianqian began to rationalize her hesitation. Lin Tian, slowly leaned in closer. The distance between the two gradually closed in. Whew~! As they drew near, He Qianqian''s willowy brows trembled slightly, revealing her extreme nervousness. Whew~! Lin Tian''s lips slowly pressed against hers. A marvelous feeling! "Knock, knock! Qianqian, are you there?" Just as Lin Tian was about to take further actions, a sudden series of knocks came from the door. Hearing the knock, He Qianqian was startled and quickly struggled out of Lin Tian''s embrace. Lin Tian, too, was shocked by the sudden knocking and let He Qianqian break free. After breaking free from Lin Tian''s embrace, He Qianqian thought about the moment that had just passed and felt her face burn; she straightened her already neat hair and, after calming her emotions slightly, opened the door. Upon opening the door, there stood an unexpected person at the threshold. "Qianqian..." Upon seeing the door open and full of joy, Wang Feng walked in and greeted He Qianqian, but then he noticed Lin Tian standing in the room. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Feng''s face instantly darkened. Wang Feng pointed at Lin Tian in the room with a dark expression, "What is he doing here?" "This, this..." Out of nervousness, He Qianqian found herself at a loss for words momentarily, Seeing He Qianqian''s reaction and noticing the lingering blush on her face, Wang Feng frowned, "You weren''t doing something indecent in there, were you?" "What are you saying!" By that time, He Qianqian had calmed down, took a deep breath, and looked at Wang Feng expressionlessly, "Lin Tian is my student, I just called him over to discuss some learning issues." "Learning issues? What kind of learning issues require you to come to your room and talk with the door closed! I think you were up to no good!" Wang Feng sneered at He Qianqian, full of sarcasm. "You, you better stop slinging mud here! And another thing, we have nothing to do with each other anymore, please leave!" He Qianqian pointed furiously toward the door. "Leave, why should I leave, afraid I''ll spoil your fun?" Wang Feng didn''t budge, sneering at He Qianqian, "You always act so noble, but it turns out you''re not so decent after all!" "You, you..." Hearing these harsh words, He Qianqian was so angry she wanted to curse back, but her lack of vocabulary left her at a loss for words. In the end, she was so upset she didn''t know how to respond, and her eyes started to reddened slightly, as if she was about to cry. Seeing this, Lin Tian wasn''t willing to watch any longer, turned his head towards Wang Feng who was standing by the door and said coldly, "Get out!" Wang Feng was taken aback and then glared at Lin Tian in anger, "What did you just say, kid?" At school, Wang Feng wasn''t afraid of Lin Tian; it''s not like Lin Tian could beat him up in school, after all. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I said get out!" Lin Tian''s eyelids slightly lifted as he stared coldly at Wang Feng. "Get out? Get lost, you brat!" Overwhelmed by anger, Wang Feng cursed outright. Hearing that, Lin Tian''s gaze turned icy; he took a step forward, swiftly reached out and grabbed Wang Feng''s throat, lifting him off the ground with one hand! Lin Tian held Wang Feng aloft with one hand and said chillingly, "Do you want to die?" As he spoke, Lin Tian''s hand slowly tightened. Chapter 34 Your Mouth Is Sweet! As Lin Tian''s hand slowly tightened, Wang Feng felt a wave of suffocation."Gurgle~!" Wang Feng''s throat made a gurgling noise, his eyes beginning to bulge. Fear! It was then that Wang Feng felt a wave of fear, the sensation of suffocation from his brain reminding him again of the cold Yang Tian in the park that day. Fear! Scared! Wang Feng''s legs dangled in the air as he struggled violently, his hands desperately trying to pry Lin Tian''s fingers apart. But Lin Tian''s fingers were like rods of steel, immovable! Despair! Wang Feng felt a sense of despair! In Lin Tian''s eyes, he saw a dense murderous intent! He Qianqian stood by, stunned by the sudden scene, somewhat dazed. After a moment, He Qianqian came to her senses and hurriedly stepped forward to pull Lin Tian away, "Lin Tian, what are you doing, let go!" But He Qianqian could not budge Lin Tian, who remained immovable. "Lin Tian, let go!" Seeing that Lin Tian still did not move, He Qianqian said anxiously. After a cold glance at Wang Feng, whose complexion was beginning to pale, Lin Tian loosened his hold. As Lin Tian loosened his grip, Wang Feng''s body fell to the ground with a thud. "Huff, huff!" Once on the ground, Wang Feng greedily gasped for air, not caring about the dust on the ground he was breathing in. Death! Wang Feng had even thought that he was going to die! "Hmph!" Watching Wang Feng gasping heavily on the ground, Lin Tian let out a disdainful snort. "Lin Tian, what were you doing just now? You''re going to cause trouble!" At that moment, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian somewhat disapprovingly. She thought Lin Tian was being too reckless. What if he had hurt the man? Lin Tian did not reply; he knew that He Qianqian was looking out for him. "Huff, huff!" After resting and catching his breath for a while, Wang Feng, who had felt utterly weak, felt much better. Wang Feng struggled to his feet, leaning against the wall and glaring at Lin Tian with resentment, "This isn''t over!" "What?" Hearing this, Lin Tian frowned and stepped forward with a slap. Seeing Lin Tian''s movement, Wang Feng was startled and quickly shut his mouth. "Hmph!" Seeing Wang Feng''s fearful expression, Lin Tian let out a disdainful snort. Such a big man yet so cowardly, no wonder he didn''t dare to move that night in the park. Wang Feng noticed the disdain in Lin Tian''s eyes, which made him furious. He wanted to rage, to explode, but thinking of Lin Tian''s terrifying strength just now, he felt fear again. Wang Feng glared hatefully at Lin Tian for a while, realizing he was not gaining any advantage here. After thinking it over, not wanting to embarrass himself, he grimaced, snorted coldly, and turned to leave. Seeing Wang Feng leave, He Qianqian withdrew her gaze, looking somewhat tired, "I''m a bit tired, you should go too. Also, I can''t accept your ticket." Saying this, He Qianqian handed the 200,000 ticket that Lin Tian had given her back to him. Looking at the ticket in He Qianqian''s hand, Lin Tian did not reach out to take it but instead looked at her seriously, "That''s for you, I don''t want it!" "Do you know how much this is? It''s 200,000!" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian somewhat surprised. "Exactly because I know it''s 200,000 that I''m giving it to you. I have no use for this money, but for you, it''s different. It could save your mother''s life. Why don''t you want to take this money, is it because of pride? It''s completely unnecessary; is your mother''s life less important than your pride?" Lin Tian''s gaze intensely fixed on He Qianqian. Hearing this, He Qianqian fell silent. Bowing her head in silence for a long while, He Qianqian raised her head with a serious expression, "Then, I''ll accept this ticket, considering it a loan from you, and I will definitely repay you." Hearing that He Qianqian finally accepted the ticket, Lin Tian finally felt relieved, a radiant smile appearing on his face, "Of course, it''s a loan. If you can''t pay it back, you''ll have to commit yourself to me!" he teased with a raised eyebrow and a cheeky tone. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You..." He Qianqian was at a loss for words with Lin Tian, but also somewhat relaxed because of his joke. "Well, it''s getting late, I''ll head back now." Seeing that it was getting late, Lin Tian also prepared to leave. If he returned any later, his mother would have something to say. "Okay, you go ahead. Oh, and take those tickets on the table with you." "No need, I''m leaving those for you!" Lin Tian chuckled, then turned and walked towards the door. Just as he was leaving the doorway, Lin Tian suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked at He Qianqian with a beaming smile, "Ms. He, I forgot to say something very important." "What is it?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian curiously. Seeing the curious He Qianqian, Lin Tian stepped closer, suddenly leaned forward, and whispered in her ear, "Teacher, you have a very sweet mouth." After saying this, Lin Tian chuckled smugly and quickly walked away. He Qianqian, stunned in place, her face flushed a deep red, looking so endearing. Standing in the shadows in the distance, Wang Feng had seen the whole scene. Wang Feng clenched his fists tightly, his veins throbbing, as he angrily muttered, "Bitch!" Afterward, Wang Feng shifted his gaze to Lin Tian''s receding figure, his eyes filled with hatred. ... Lin Tian was unaware that Wang Feng was secretly watching from afar. Of course, even if he had known, Lin Tian wouldn''t have cared. At that moment, Lin Tian was excitedly heading toward the parking lot. Lin Tian walked briskly, occasionally stretching his tongue to lick his lips, as if savoring something. Chapter 34 Your Mouth Is Sweet!_2 "So soft!" Lin Tian murmured to himself. Though he hadn''t touched He Qianqian''s lilac tongue, the contact with her red lips still left him longing for more.Lin Tian smacked his lips, feeling a hint of He Qianqian''s fresh scent still lingering on the corners of his mouth. With a slight smile, Lin Tian''s steps became even lighter. Upon reaching the parking lot and just as he was about to ride his bike home, an electronic synthesized voice suddenly rang in his mind, "Mission accomplished, reward two Supernatural Points!" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, it had finally arrived! Lin Tian focused slightly and instantly felt the two Supernatural Points floating in his mind. Feeling this, Lin Tian was even more satisfied! "What a wonderful night!" A slight smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face as he pedaled out of the school gate. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The next day, He Qianqian went to claim her prize. $200,000 from the lottery plus some miscellaneous tickets, after taxes He Qianqian ended up with nearly $200,000. She transferred the money to her father the same day she received it. He Qianqian hitting the jackpot caused a small sensation at school. He Qianqian was already famous and with the $200,000 prize, she drew even more attention. He Qianqian didn''t want others to know, but the organizers did not miss the opportunity to advertise. Because of their flyers, the news of He Qianqian winning the prize was exposed. Since everyone was drawn to the news of He Qianqian''s win, when Lin Tian exchanged his remaining lottery tickets, it didn''t catch anyone''s attention. After exchanging his tickets, Lin Tian also had over $50,000. $50,000 was an amount Lin Tian had never possessed before. But now that he had superpowers, he didn''t care much about it. He knew he could easily obtain such money whenever he wanted. With a modest amount of cash in hand, Lin Tian immediately bought a Huawei smartphone, costing a couple of thousand dollars, which wasn''t expensive. He had always wanted a mobile phone, but his mother had never bought him one fearing it would distract from his studies. After buying the phone and getting a Lin Mobile card, he felt there was nothing else to spend money on, so Lin Tian kept $5,000 in cash and deposited the rest into his card. ** A week later, as time passed, the interest in He Qianqian''s jackpot win had diminished, and many people had almost forgotten about it. Meanwhile, over this week, Lin Tian felt that his relationship with He Qianqian had grown closer. He wasn''t sure if it was because of the loan or because of that kiss, or perhaps both. Regardless, Lin Tian felt that they had transcended mere friendship and there was now a hint of ambiguity. Occasionally, He Qianqian even took the initiative to call him. Now, even if Lin Tian occasionally joked with He Qianqian, she didn''t mind anymore and seemed to have adapted to it. Lin Tian was having a good time during this period, but Wang Feng was not feeling good! Wang Feng had been down all week since He Qianqian broke up with him completely and ignored him. Sometimes, he would even see his despised Lin Tian flitting around before him, and every time this happened, Wang Feng wanted to thrash Lin Tian, but he didn''t dare. This internal anger, frustration and the inability to vent it made him increasingly irritable. "Damn!" At that moment, Wang Feng suddenly cursed under his breath. Just now, Wang Feng had seen Lin Tian whistling by not far away. Now, Wang Feng simply couldn''t stand Lin Tian. Every time he saw him, a wave of annoyance surged within him. "Damn it!" he cursed under his breath again, turning towards the principal''s office. "Shit, this damn old man still won''t give in, took my money like it was nothing!" Muttering under his breath, Wang Feng hurried toward the principal''s office with his head down. The school was currently in need of a Deputy Director of Academic Affairs, a position Wang Feng had long had his eye on, and had even sent ten thousand yuan as a gift for it. But who knew, the principal took the money but still hesitated. Arriving at the principal''s office, Wang Feng took a deep breath, rubbed his face, and put on a brilliant smile before gently knocking on the door. "Come in!" A deep male voice came from inside the room. Hearing this voice, Wang Feng gently pushed open the door and walked in with a flattering smile: "Principal..." Zhu Jiang raised his eyelids, glanced at Wang Feng, and said expressionlessly, "Ah, Wang Feng, what''s the matter?" After speaking, Zhu Jiang lowered his head again as if he was writing something, appearing rather dismissive. With a sycophantic smile, Wang Feng approached Zhu Jiang''s desk, pleadingly said, "Principal, I came to ask about the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs matter." "Oh, that?" Zhu Jiang casually looked up, leaned back in his chair, and touched his half-bald forehead, slowly saying, "You know, the competition for that position is fierce, I''m working on it." "I know, I know, just please, do me a favor, do me a favor!" Wang Feng said with a pleading smile. Zhu Jiang slowly rubbed his half-bald forehead, giving Wang Feng a meaningful look and said, "It''s not that there''s no way, we should talk more. Last time I asked you for dinner, you wouldn''t bring He Qianqian, what''s up with that?" At these words, Wang Feng was taken aback, internally cursing: "This old pervert!" What Zhu Jiang meant by He Qianqian, Wang Feng knew all too well. From the start, Zhu Jiang had improper thoughts about He Qianqian. In the beginning, he had suggested they all have dinner together, but at the time, Wang Feng and He Qianqian were in a good relationship, so naturally he refused. But now... At that moment, a trace of malice flashed in Wang Feng''s eyes: "Dirty bastard, if you''re unkind, don''t blame me for being ruthless." Resolved, Wang Feng looked at Zhu Jiang with a sycophantic smile: "Principal, actually it''s not a problem to call her out. We could even take it one step further!" "Oh?" Hearing this, Zhu Jiang raised his eyebrows, somewhat surprised. Seeing Zhu Jiang''s reaction, Wang Feng clenched his teeth and said, "Actually, she and I have already broken up, but calling her out for a meal is still fine. You can do whatever you like then. And, just so you know, she''s still a virgin!" "Oh!" Zhu Jiang was slightly startled by this revelation, even sitting up straight due to his surprise. A flicker of greed shone in Zhu Jiang''s eyes. After a pause, he tentatively asked, "What if she causes trouble afterwards?" A vicious glint flashed in Wang Feng''s eyes: "Take photos! From what I know about her, with the photos, she definitely won''t dare to stir things up. With that leverage, we can make her do whatever we want!" "Very well!" Zhu Jiang stood up, pleased, and patted Wang Feng on the shoulder: "I have high hopes for you, the rest is up to you. Hmm, I think tonight is a good time." "Dirty old man, can''t wait, can he!" Wang Feng cursed under his breath, but nonetheless he nodded. Exiting the principal''s office, Wang Feng took a deep breath, thought for a moment, and then pulled out his phone to call He Qianqian. Chapter 35 A Cry for Help from He Qianqian "Buzz~!" Inside the teacher''s office, He Qianqian''s cellphone lying on the desk started vibrating.He Qianqian, who was grading assignments, glanced at her phone screen, slightly furrowed her brow, and ignored it! It was Wang Feng''s call! She didn''t want to answer! The phone stopped ringing after a while but started vibrating again in just a few seconds. He Qianqian furrowed her brow, turned off the vibration immediately. After turning off the vibration, He Qianqian continued to grade assignments. However, it wasn''t long before the phone vibrated again. When she checked, it was still Wang Feng! Feeling somewhat annoyed, He Qianqian picked up the phone and walked out to the office corridor. She answered the phone with an impatient tone, "I''ve told you, it''s over between us. Please, stop bothering me in the future!" "Qianqian, Qianqian, just hear me out, listen to me!" Fearing that He Qianqian would hang up, Wang Feng hurriedly said, "I''m not asking to reconcile with you; I need your help with something!" Hearing this, He Qianqian furrowed her brow, thought for a moment, then spoke up, "What is it?" "I''d like you to join me for a meal." Worried that He Qianqian might misunderstand, Wang Feng quickly added, "It''s not me inviting, it''s Principal Zhu. You know I''m up for election as the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs, and Principal Zhu would like to have dinner with you." Upon hearing this, images of the bald Zhu Jiang instantly flashed through He Qianqian''s mind, followed by the memory of Zhu Jiang''s leering gaze at her. Thinking of this, He Qianqian''s frown deepened, and she said with some dissatisfaction, "You know what he intends; why are you asking me to dine with him?" "Qianqian, listen to my explanation, it''s just a meal. We will leave right after eating. I guarantee nothing else will happen. Plus, I''ll be there too, and I promise, after you help me this time, I won''t pester you ever again!" On the other end, Wang Feng hurriedly made his promise. Hearing this, He Qianqian appeared somewhat hesitant. To be honest, He Qianqian was very reluctant to go. But lately, she had been quite annoyed by Wang Feng''s pestering. If just having a meal could make Wang Feng stop bothering her, perhaps it was acceptable. If she didn''t go, knowing Wang Feng as she did, he would only pester her more intensely. After thinking it over, feeling a meal wouldn''t be too troublesome, He Qianqian reluctantly nodded, "Alright then, this is the last time, after this we''re done for good!" This time Wang Feng asking He Qianqian to accompany Zhu Jiang for dinner eradicated the last shred of goodwill she had for Wang Feng. Wang Feng didn''t notice the change in He Qianqian''s tone and upon hearing her agreement, nodded happily, "Great, no problem." After hanging up, Wang Feng''s smile vanished, his face turned grim, "You bitch, you''ll see what happens tonight." After saying so, Wang Feng walked towards the principal''s office. ** At nine o''clock in the evening, He Qianqian arrived at the Jinjiang Grand Hotel with Wang Feng. Upon arriving at the hotel, a waiter immediately led He Qianqian and Wang Feng to the Lotus Hall. Zhu Jiang had already arrived by then. Seeing He Qianqian enter, Zhu Jiang, who was seated, quickly stood up with a smile, "Ms. He, you''ve arrived, come, please take a seat." After speaking, Zhu Jiang turned to the waiter on standby and ordered, "Serve the dishes." Though He Qianqian was not in high spirits, she managed a forced smile and sat down, not wanting to be rude. A few minutes later, the waiter began serving the dishes. Initially, everything seemed normal. He Qianqian noticed that aside from Zhu Jiang occasionally leering at her, he didn''t do anything too inappropriate, which slightly relieved her. However, more than an hour later, He Qianqian felt something was slightly off. She was feeling a bit dizzy, as if she was about to fall asleep. At first, He Qianqian didn''t mind, thinking she was just tired, but then she noticed Zhu Jiang occasionally showing a sly smile. This made He Qianqian suspicious. She turned to Wang Feng beside her, only to find that the previously enthusiastic Wang Feng was now coldly watching the scene unfold. He Qianqian was taken aback and instantly understood what was happening! Her drink had definitely been drugged! When He Qianqian thought about that scene, she felt a surge of panic. After a while, she forced herself to calm down, repeatedly telling herself, "Don''t panic, stay calm. The main thing now is to escape before the drug takes full effect." With that thought, He Qianqian clenched her teeth, picked up her bag, and got up with a forced smile, "Principal Zhu, I need to use the restroom. I''ll be right back." As she said this, He Qianqian supported herself with the table and stood up. Upon standing, He Qianqian felt even dizzier, but despite this, she still tried her best to hide that the drug''s effects had started to kick in. Seeing that He Qianqian wanted to go out, Zhu Jiang quickly got up and grabbed her arm, smiling, "Ms. He, why go outside for a restroom when there''s one here in the box? Come, I''ll take you there." Saying this, Zhu Jiang led He Qianqian towards the restroom. He Qianqian felt helpless, knowing that struggling was futile as she had no strength left and had to follow Zhu Jiang to the restroom in the box. When they arrived at the restroom door, He Qianqian gave Zhu Jiang a strained smile, "Principal, I can go in by myself now." "Sure, sure!" Zhu Jiang continued to smile and nodded his head, letting go of He Qianqian. He did not think that He Qianqian could escape from his grasp and still believed that He Qianqian had not noticed anything. Inside the restroom, He Qianqian forced herself to calm down again, thought for a moment, and quickly took out her phone. She started to rapidly scroll through her contact list. As she scrolled through the names, He Qianqian shook her head at each. Calling a girl over would not be a good idea; if the girl got into trouble too, it would be problematic. But calling a man, if he wasn''t trustworthy, could be dangerous as well, and she would not be able to resist if he had any ill intentions. Quickly scanning the contact list, He Qianqian suddenly paused, her gaze stopping on one nameLin Tian! Seeing Lin Tian''s name brought a surge of relief to He Qianqian. It had to be him! Lin Tian was younger and relatively naive; she believed from their interactions over time that Lin Tian was not the type to take advantage of others in danger. Moreover, his combat skills were formidable; He Qianqian still remembered how Lin Tian had once single-handedly fought off five or six knife-wielding assailants. Lin Tian was clearly the best choice. With that thought, He Qianqian hurriedly dialed Lin Tian''s number. "Dialing" As the phone rang, Lin Tian was lying in bed looking at a novel, just about to sleep. Hearing the ring, Lin Tian turned his head and was surprised to find it was He Qianqian calling. Seeing it was He Qianqian''s call, Lin Tian was surprised, as it was almost eleven o''clock and He Qianqian usually wouldn''t call him at this time. Despite the confusion, Lin Tian still picked up the phone. As soon as he answered, He Qianqian''s voice came through, somewhat hurried, "Lin Tian, please come and save me, I''m at the Jinjiang Hotel Lotus Hall. I think I''ve been drugged." "What?" Lin Tian was stunned upon hearing this. "Ms. He, are you ready yet?" At that moment, Lin Tian heard a vague male voice. "Oh, I''ll be right out," He Qianqian quickly responded, then whispered, "Lin Tian, did you hear me clearly?" "Heard clearly, I''m on my way!" After saying this, Lin Tian hung up the phone in a rush, threw on some clothes, and rushed out of his house. Fortunately, everyone at Lin Tian''s house was asleep by then; otherwise, they would certainly have stopped him to ask what was going on. Once outside, Lin Tian, with a grim expression, flagged down a taxi and directed the driver to head directly to Jinjiang Hotel. Staring coldly out the window at the rapidly retreating buildings, rage boiled inside Lin Tian, "Nothing better happen, or I will make you wish you were never born!" Noticing the sporadic fierce expression on Lin Tian''s face, the driver wisely kept quiet and drove as quickly as possible towards the Jinjiang Hotel. "Mission: Rescue He Qianqian. Reward: Two Supernatural Points." sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly a synthetic voice echoed in his head. But at that moment, Lin Tian was in no mood to pay attention to this mission; he just wanted to arrive at the hotel quickly. Ten minutes later, with a screech, the taxi stopped at the entrance of Jinjiang Hotel. After the car stopped, Lin Tian handed the taxi driver a hundred yuan, flung open the car door, and dashed towards Jinjiang Hotel. Chapter 36 Put Down Your Dog Paws! Lin Tian scowled and hurried towards the Jinjiang Hotel."Sir?" Seeing Lin Tian hurry over, the receptionist at the hotel entrance instinctively said. Lin Tian stopped in his tracks and looked at her with an urgent tone, "Do you know where Lotus Hall is? Take me there, my friend has invited me to dine there!" The receptionist was somewhat dazed upon hearing this but soon pointed at the waiter inside, "You should ask the people inside, they will take you there." "You take me!" Lin Tian did not want to waste any time and directly grabbed the receptionist''s arm, pulling her inside. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You..." The receptionist wanted to resist, but Lin Tian''s grip on her hand was like an iron clamp, and she couldn''t break free. Seeing Lin Tian''s murderous look, the receptionist instinctively shut her mouth and obediently led him there. She didn''t want to get into trouble. ** Meanwhile, He Qianqian, who had just come out of the restroom, felt even more dizzy. But He Qianqian had to brace herself and pretend everything was fine, hoping that Lin Tian would arrive soon. However, as time passed, He Qianqian really felt like she couldn''t keep up any longer, as she began to see everything around her start to blur. In her vision, Zhu Jiang''s head slowly doubled. Seeing He Qianqian''s dazed eyes, Zhu Jiang knew his chance had come. A lecherous smile spread across his face as he approached her. As Zhu Jiang closed in, He Qianqian felt a chill run down her spine. At that moment, He Qianqian anxiously glanced over at Wang Feng. But then, Wang Feng simply turned his head away. Seeing this, He Qianqian realized she could not rely on Wang Feng. As Zhu Jiang drew closer, she panicked and blurted out, "Principal, be careful, I''ve already called someone to pick me up!" Upon hearing He Qianqian''s words, Zhu Jiang paused and immediately understood. He was certain she had made a phone call from the restroom. Despite the pause, Zhu Jiang seemed unconcerned and smiled lecherously, "No one can save you today, just keep me company nicely!" he said, his face slowly moving closer, attempting to kiss He Qianqian. Zhu Jiang wasn''t too worried about He Qianqian calling anyone. Before inviting He Qianqian out, Zhu Jiang had already investigated, knowing she didn''t have many friends in Wujiang City. Even if she had friends, they were like her, outsiders without much backing. With Zhu Jiang''s background, even if someone did come, he could drive them away. Calling the police would be useless; he was confident about that. Moreover, he planned to leave soon, and once he was gone, even if someone came, they would find no trace of him. "Come, give me a kiss!" With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Zhu Jiang grinned and leaned in. He Qianqian reluctantly dodged, feeling the rank smell of alcohol from Zhu Jiang''s mouth. "Don''t!" He Qianqian struggled continuously while praying in her heart for Lin Tian to arrive soon. "I''ll treat you well. Just stop hoping for someone to rescue you, it''s no use," Zhu Jiang said with a lecherous smile, moving closer. "Click! Click!" Just as Zhu Jiang was about to kiss He Qianqian, a series of urgent clicks came from the room door. It seemed someone was trying to open the door. But since the door was locked by Zhu Jiang and the others, it wouldn''t open, only producing a series of clicks. The sudden sound of someone trying to open the door startled Zhu Jiang. Before he could react, a loud "BANG" came from the door! The door was kicked open with a single foot! Accompanied by a loud noise, Lin Tian''s figure gradually appeared outside the door. Seeing the sudden appearance of Lin Tian, Wang Feng, who was seated, was startled, a flash of fear crossing his eyes. He knew he was in trouble now. Somewhat dazed, He Qianqian saw the familiar figure of Lin Tian and immediately breathed a sigh of relief, knowing she had been rescued. With a kick that flung the door open, Lin Tian glanced around and instantly saw a bald man apparently trying to kiss He Qianqian. Seeing this sight, Lin Tian was furious! He knew this bald man was the principal of his school! But what of it? Even if he were the emperor of heaven now, Lin Tian was ready to fight! The door was kicked open, and Zhu Jiang was stunned, then looked up to see a young man. Zhu Jiang''s heart relaxed considerably. With a fierce look, he faced Lin Tian and barked, "What are you doing, get out!" Lin Tian stared coldly at Zhu Jiang and snapped, "Let go of her!" "What did you say!" Zhu Jiang was somewhat annoyed. Lin Tian did not bother to talk further, and quickly stepped forward, reaching Zhu Jiang, and slapped him across the face! Snap! Lin Tian''s slap was powerful, instantly knocking out one of Zhu Jiang''s teeth and causing his right cheek to swell up immediately. Zhu Jiang was dazed by the slap, looking at Lin Tian in disbelief, "You dare to hit me?" Lin Tian, without a word, sternly slapped him again. Smack! Another yellow molar flew out as Zhu Jiang''s other cheek swelled up. After slapping Zhu Jiang twice, Lin Tian bent down and helped the somewhat feeble He Qianqian up. Zhu Jiang wasn''t fully conscious from the slaps by Lin Tian until Lin Tian helped He Qianqian stand. Only then did Zhu Jiang think of revenge, swinging a heavy punch at Lin Tian''s head. Lin Tian didn''t even flinch, taking the punch without budging. Zhu Jiang''s fist hurt instead; it felt as if he had punched a rock. It hurt badly! Lin Tian shot Zhu Jiang a cold look and kicked out directly! Bang! Zhu Jiang felt a massive force hit his abdomen, sending his body flying! Lying on the ground, the intense pain in his abdomen made Zhu Jiang completely immobilized! Bearing the pain, Zhu Jiang glanced at Wang Feng who was standing to the side and yelled, "Wang Feng, what are you spacing out for, hit him!" Wang Feng didn''t move; rush up himself? Was he seeking death? Wang Feng still remembered the feeling of being choked. Now, he hoped Lin Tian had forgotten him. But Zhu Jiang''s reminder brought Wang Feng back into Lin Tian''s attention. Seeing Wang Feng hiding to the side, Lin Tian felt annoyed. Even though he couldn''t guess what had occurred, he knew this matter surely involved Wang Feng too. Thinking this, Lin Tian felt a surge of annoyance, stared at Wang Feng, and said coldly, "Come here!" Wang Feng hesitated but didn''t dare to approach! "Come here!" Lin Tian glared, his face full of fierceness. Seeing Lin Tian''s look, Wang Feng had no choice but to walk over. As soon as Wang Feng reached him, Lin Tian slapped him across the face: "Useless!" Smack! Wang Feng was directly knocked to the ground by Lin Tian. Coldly glancing over them, Lin Tian walked out supporting He Qianqian. As he exited the room, there were already many people gathered outside the door. Scanning the crowd, Lin Tian burst out furiously with a fierce look, "Scram!" His fierce voice startled the spectators, who instinctively moved aside. Lin Tian walked slowly out of the hotel with He Qianqian, and no one dared to stop them. Lying on the ground groaning for a while and feeling somewhat better, Zhu Jiang struggled to get up, looked at Wang Feng who was also getting up, and gritted his teeth, "Who is this little brat?" "He''s Lin Tian, from Class 19 (Grade 12), He Qianqian''s student," Wang Feng touched his swollen left cheek, feeling a wave of pain. "He''s from our school?" Zhu Jiang felt very surprised. "Yes." Wang Feng nodded lightly, now not daring to make any large movements. "This is outrageous!" Hearing this, Zhu Jiang felt a surge of fury. A student from his own school dared to hit him, the principal? Did he not want to stay at this school anymore! This is rebellion! This is rebellion! Zhu Jiang was furious! And because of his large movement, the wound in Zhu Jiang''s mouth was tugged, causing it to bleed again. The pain from the wound only fueled his rage further. Chapter 37 Check into a Room Lin Tian, supporting He Qianqian, slowly walked out of the hotel.At this moment, He Qianqian was still somewhat conscious. Feeling that they had left, He Qianqian''s head seemed a bit listless as it lay on Lin Tian''s shoulder. She brought her mouth close to Lin Tian''s ear and whispered softly, "Don''t go back to school, being seen like this isn''t good." "Not go back to school?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback. Where to, if not school? After a moment''s pause, Lin Tian tentatively said, "Then, shall we go to a motel and get a room?" He Qianqian, somewhat dazed, glanced at Lin Tian and did not object. Seeing that He Qianqian did not object, Lin Tian swallowed hard, feeling his heartbeat picking up pace. Taking a deep breath and making up his mind, Lin Tian hailed a taxi and asked the driver to take them to a nearby, upscale hotel. The cab driver just cast a curious glance at He Qianqian and didn''t ask any further, starting the car. Five minutes later, the cab stopped in front of a ''Home Sweet Home'' motel. Lin Tian, assisting an enervated He Qianqian, got out. Upon arriving at the motel, Lin Tian first helped He Qianqian to sit down on a sofa in the lobby, then went up to the front desk alone to check in. It was a good thing he had brought his ID card, otherwise Lin Tian really wouldn''t have known what to do. After a glance at Lin Tian''s ID card, the receptionist didn''t say much and went through with the check-in process. Afterward, Lin Tian escorted He Qianqian towards their room. Room 502, Lin Tian gently laid He Qianqian on the bed. At this time, He Qianqian seemed groggy and not quite clear-headed. Her eyes were also slightly squinted, as though she couldn''t open them. Watching He Qianqian quietly for a while, after some thought, Lin Tian bent down to take off her shoes. Today, He Qianqian was wearing a pair of delicate black high-heeled shoes. Bending down, Lin Tian gently slipped off He Qianqian''s high heels with ease. As he raised his head, Lin Tian was instantly stunned. His breathing became somewhat rapid! This... this... "Gulp~!" Lin Tian swallowed nervously, feeling a bit parched and thirsty. Staring blankly, Lin Tian unconsciously used his clairvoyant ability. Oh! Lin Tian felt a hot stream flowing from his nostrils! Lin Tian quickly turned his head and wiped with his hand! Blood! "My sin! My sin!" Looking at the blood on his hand, Lin Tian kept muttering to himself, his face now flushed and burning hot. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ever since that day he had used his clairvoyant ability to peek at Bu Mengting, Lin Tian had set a rule for himself, which was to try to use his superpower less for peeping. After all, it was somewhat sleazy, and always doing so wasn''t good for his body either. But just now, it had really been an accident; he had used it without thinking. "Phew!" Lin Tian let out a long breath, forced himself to calm down for a while, then thought it over and ran to the bathroom to wash his face with cold water, while cleaning the blood off his hands. After splashing his face several times with cold water, Lin Tian felt a lot calmer and then returned to the room again. Back in the room, after looking quietly at the now soundly sleeping He Qianqian, Lin Tian thought for a moment, then bent down and gently covered her with the blanket. Then Lin Tian stood up, watched He Qianqian quietly for another moment, placed the room card on the table, and turned to leave. "Don''t go!" As Lin Tian opened the door, ready to leave, a faint voice suddenly came from behind. Lin Tian''s footsteps halted, and he turned around. "Don''t go, stay with me!" He Qianqian, not knowing when, had thrown off the blanket and was looking at Lin Tian. "How could you do this!" He Qianqian looked angrily at Lin Tian, who was baring his upper body. "What did I do?" Lin Tian, somewhat confused, sat up, and as he moved, he saw his own bare torso and instantly understood the misunderstanding. So Lin Tian hurriedly explained, "I have a habit of sleeping naked. I must have taken off my clothes unknowingly while sleeping. I didn''t do anything to you." "Hmm?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian somewhat skeptically. Seeing that He Qianqian still seemed unconvinced, Lin Tian continued to explain, "Look, your clothes are all in order. Can''t you remember anything at all? I really didn''t do anything yesterday. At most... at most I kissed you once." He Qianqian stared blankly at Lin Tian for a while, then hurriedly checked her body and indeed found her clothes intact, and she didn''t feel anything unusual down below. Considering she had never done that before, if something had really happened last night, it should be very painful right now. It seemed that nothing really happened last night. Realizing this, He Qianqian breathed a sigh of relief and smiled apologetically at Lin Tian, "I''m sorry, I... I got a bit agitated." Lin Tian, a bit speechless, twisted his mouth, "I didn''t do anything yesterday. It was you who kept kissing and biting me!" "Umm..." ``` Just thinking about what she had done yesterday, He Qianqian felt her face burning hot. She even felt a bit afraid to meet Lin Tian''s eyes. "Huff!" Taking a deep breath and adjusting her mood, He Qianqian got ready to get out of bed. As He Qianqian moved, the blanket on the bed was tossed aside. With the blanket tossed aside, Lin Tian''s body was openly exposed from beneath it. He Qianqian stared dumbfounded at Lin Tian''s body, and angrily yelled, "Lin Tian, you''re shameless!" "I, I, I did say that I have a habit of sleeping naked!" Lin Tian hurriedly covered his private parts with a bitter smile on his face. How embarrassing! How embarrassing! To have inadvertently stripped off all his clothes while sleeping! He Qianqian quickly turned her head away, her cheeks as red as a ripe apple. An hour later, He Qianqian and Lin Tian left the hotel in succession. He Qianqian was heading back to school, while Lin Tian was going home. When leaving the hotel, He Qianqian''s cheeks were still somewhat flushed, showing a hint of shyness. He Qianqian left ten minutes before Lin Tian left the hotel. Afterward, Lin Tian promptly hailed a cab home. By the time he got home, it was past six o''clock. Lin Tian was somewhat relieved that his parents hadn''t woken up yet. Entering the living room, Lin Tian tiptoed back to his own room. Back in his room and lying on the bed, Lin Tian''s mind once again replayed the events of last night. Lin Tian indeed hadn''t done anything last night, but He Qianqian had kissed him for a full half-hour. Afterward, He Qianqian dozed off in a daze, and Lin Tian didn''t make any moves. At that moment, Lin Tian could have gone further, but he disdained to do so. Lin Tian wanted He Qianqian''s heart, not just her body. If he had gone all the way, Lin Tian felt it wouldn''t be worth it and was beneath him. He was confident that one day, He Qianqian would willingly be with him. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian cast aside some of the miscellaneous thoughts in his mind and began to focus his consciousness in his mind. As Lin Tian''s will acted, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his mind, "Task completed, reward: 2 Supernatural Points." As soon as He Qianqian left the hotel, the task had been completed, but it wasn''t until now that Lin Tian had time to check it. "Now with two more Supernatural Points, added to the previous two, I have a total of four Supernatural Points." Looking at the points floating like golden beans in his mind, Lin Tian muttered to himself. After some thought, Lin Tian remembered that bald-headed principal and Zhu Jiang. Thinking of Zhu Jiang, Lin Tian''s brows furrowed slightly as he pondered in silence, "It felt good to hit him yesterday, but now it''s a bit tricky." Every time he thought of Zhu Jiang, Lin Tian''s brow would furrow. After all, Zhu Jiang was the principal, and Lin Tian was still a student at the school. Moreover, Lin Tian had a history of fighting; Zhu Jiang could easily find an excuse to expel him. It wouldn''t matter much to Lin Tian himself since he had superpowers. Even if he was expelled, it wouldn''t have much impact on Lin Tian. But it was different for He Qianqian. She was a teacher at the school, and even if Zhu Jiang couldn''t take drastic measures against He Qianqian all at once, he could still make her life difficult from time to time. "I must solve this problem, not just for myself, but also for Teacher He." Lin Tian pondered in silence. "What to do?" Lin Tian delved deep into thought as he began to contemplate a solution. Suddenly, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened as he recalled a rumor about Zhu Jiang. Considering Zhu Jiang''s behavior from the previous night, Lin Tian was sure that the rumor was almost certainly true. "If that''s the case..." Thinking this, a gleam of excitement flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes, and he summoned the superpower menu in his mind. After carefully searching through the menu, Lin Tian''s gaze settle on one of the options, "Level 1 Invisibility Superpower. Requires 4 Supernatural Points to exchange." "Invisibility Superpower! It''s you!" Seeing this superpower, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, resolutely deciding to make the exchange. With a single thought, the four Supernatural Points in Lin Tian''s mind disappeared. At the same time, Lin Tian felt his body warm up slightly. "Lin Tian, time to get up!" Just as Lin Tian had finished exchanging for the superpower, a knock on the door came from outside his room. It was his mother Shi Qing''s voice. After knocking a few times, Shi Qing left to knock on Lin Fang''s door. Hearing the knocking, Lin Tian had a thought, willed it, and his body instantly vanished from sight. Lin Tian extended his hand and felt his body become slightly translucent. Lin Tian got up, opened the door, and walked out. As Lin Tian walked out, Shi Qing was knocking on Lin Fang''s door. Hearing the sound of the door, Shi Qing turned her head to look and a flicker of confusion crossed her eyes. She clearly did not see Lin Tian, who was standing in the corridor. Seeing the puzzlement in his mother''s eyes, Lin Tian felt a surge of joy inside. It really worked! Afterward, having finished breakfast and telling Bu Mengting that he wasn''t feeling well and wouldn''t be going to school with her, Lin Tian also called his homeroom teacher Li Min to say he was unwell and needed to take a two-day leave. Li Min was only too glad not to see Lin Tian and grunted in agreement after a couple of grumbles. After settling everything, Lin Tian then bought a high-definition digital camcorder in the market. Holding the camcorder, a cold smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips, "Bald-headed principal, you better start praying!" ``` Chapter 38 Principal, Youre Famous Holding the camera in his hand, Lin Tian took a taxi directly to Zhu Jiang''s house.Lin Tian already knew where Zhu Jiang lived because, during a previous conversation, a classmate showing off his insider knowledge had let slip Zhu Jiang''s address. Lin Tian had subconsciously remembered it at the time. Little did he expect that it would come in handy today. Having just alighted from the taxi near Zhu Jiang''s house, Lin Tian happened to see Zhu Jiang, his face swollen like a pig''s, stepping out of his home. "Lucky me!" Lin Tian muttered to himself as he watched Zhu Jiang and quietly followed behind him. After walking a short distance, Lin Tian noticed Zhu Jiang hail a taxi that was not headed toward the school. Witnessing this, Lin Tian hurriedly hailed another taxi and followed. Half an hour later, Lin Tian saw Zhu Jiang stop at the People''s Hospital. Lin Tian followed him there as well. At the hospital, Lin Tian discovered that Zhu Jiang was there to get medication for his face. Watching this scene from a distance, Lin Tian chuckled to himself. Half an hour later, Zhu Jiang left the hospital cursing under his breath, apparently at someone unknown. After leaving the hospital, Zhu Jiang took another taxi. Lin Tian continued to follow. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian saw Zhu Jiang enter a high-end residential area. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, "Seems like there''s something going on?" Because Lin Tian noticed that this residential area was not where Zhu Jiang''s home was located. Stealthily trailing behind, and unable to enter the community due to the security guard, Lin Tian turned invisible in a deserted area without any cameras. After becoming invisible, Lin Tian quietly followed him inside. Lin Tian continued following Zhu Jiang until they reached Building 11, and then they both entered the elevator together. Lin Tian wasn''t worried about the elevator''s camera; he had tested it before and knew the camera couldn''t capture him, not even with infrared. After exiting the elevator with Zhu Jiang, Lin Tian saw him ring the doorbell of apartment 110. Shortly after the bell rang, the door suddenly opened, and a seductive-looking woman appeared; she stared at Zhu Jiang in shock, "Darling, what happened to you." Hearing this address, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up and he quickly turned on the camera. Zhu Jiang, oblivious to the ghost behind him, saw the woman, walked in impatiently, and complained, "Stop talking about it, just the thought of it infuriates me." Seeing Zhu Jiang enter, Lin Tian hurriedly followed him inside. Once inside, Zhu Jiang immediately shut the door and impatiently lifted the woman, "Hurry, I can hardly contain myself!" "Oh, not now..." Lin Tian watched the erotic display before him, dumbfounded. This was desperately thirsty behavior. Caught off guard, but Lin Tian didn''t forget to keep filming. As he filmed, Lin Tian felt his blood heating upthis woman was indeed provocative, and she had both the figure and the face. "A cabbage devastated by a pig!" Lin Tian mumbled jealously to himself. "Useless!" Lin Tian sneered, inwardly despising him. But despite his disdain, Lin Tian didn''t slow down his filming. With this video, Lin Tian knew, Zhu Jiang was done for. After filming for a while, Lin Tian felt that his invisibility was about to wear off, so he quietly opened the door and left while the two were heading back to their room. After all, level one invisibility was still somewhat basicafter being invisible for an hour straight, he needed some time to rest. In the afternoon, Lin Tian continued to film, but he didn''t capture anything useful. That evening, Lin Tian managed to film something interesting. Incredibly, that night Zhu Jiang went to a brothel with someone and even took two women at once. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, and he filmed everything. He didn''t return home until Zhu Jiang did, feeling completely satisfied. Back at home, Lin Tian roughly edited the videos and then uploaded them. When uploading, Lin Tian chose a sensational title, "Principal Zhu Jiang of xx City xx Middle School Caught with Prostitutes: A Night with Two Women." The title was attention-grabbing and imposing, immediately drawing eyes after Lin Tian uploaded the video using public Wi-Fi to various major video sites, forums, and message boards. Having finished everything, Lin Tian turned off his computer with a relaxed face, smiling broadly, "Tomorrow, there will be a good show!" The next morning, before going to school, Lin Tian specifically turned on his computer to check. He found that the video he uploaded last night had gone viral. The views were skyrocketing. Seeing this, Lin Tian smiled slightly, knowing that Zhu Jiang was truly finished this time! With a joyful mood, Lin Tian decided not to take leave today and went to school. To Lin Tian''s surprise, Zhu Jiang''s troubles hadn''t hit yet, but Lin Tian''s own trouble came first. Just after morning reading, Lin Tian was called over by his homeroom teacher, Li Min. Calling Lin Tian to the office, Li Min looked at him expressionlessly and said, "Lin Tian, because you openly fought with a classmate a while ago, it has caused a very bad influence on the school. The matter even alerted Principal Zhu. Upon Principal Zhu''s suggestion, we decided to advise you to withdraw!" Li Min looked calmly at Lin Tian, her eyes containing a hint of schadenfreude. She had long been dissatisfied with Lin Tian, and naturally, she was very pleased with the school''s decision. "Advise me to withdraw?" Lin Tian frowned, raised his head, and locked eyes with Li Min, dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes, "Why? On what grounds?" Seeing Lin Tian''s defiant attitude, Li Min was very displeased, her face cooling as she said, "On what grounds? On the grounds that you fought, and on the principal''s authority!" "Is it that bald Zhu Jiang!" A cold smirk appeared on Lin Tian''s lips. "Lin Tian, mind your language. He''s your principal!" Li Min looked at Lin Tian with displeasure. "Principal? Not for long! I''m going to give him trouble! Just watch, I''ll show him!" saying this, Lin Tian stormed out of the office with a cold face, heading straight toward the administrative building. "Hey, what are you doing?" Seeing Lin Tian turn and leave, Li Min was startled, and upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, she was even more shocked. Lin Tian was actually thinking of confronting the principal? Was he out of his mind? Greatly alarmed, Li Min paused for a moment, then hurriedly followed him. Lin Tian, annoyed and swift-footed, walked toward the principal''s office. He hadn''t expected Zhu Jiang to try to expel him so quickly. Li Min was right; as principal, Zhu Jiang indeed had the authority to expel him. But Lin Tian wasn''t going to leave with his tail between his legs; even if he had to go, he''d go out with a bang. Lin Tian''s face was stern as he walked quickly to the principal''s office, pausing as he crossed the playground, his gaze fixed intently on someone in the playground. Zhu Jiang! At that moment, Zhu Jiang was standing on the playground speaking to a group of students, and beside him stood four or five teachers. After a night''s rest, the swelling on Zhu Jiang''s face had subsided quite a bit, but it still looked somewhat puffy. Staring at Zhu Jiang, Lin Tian snorted coldly and walked briskly over. Zhu Jiang, who was lecturing the students, suddenly sensed something was off and looked up, only to be shocked to see the student who had hit him the day before yesterday. And by the look of it, it was clear that the other party had malevolent intentions. Seeing Lin Tian in this manner, a flash of nervousness crossed Zhu Jiang''s eyes. He pointed at Lin Tian and shouted, "What are you doing? Stop there!" Hearing Zhu Jiang''s shout, everyone was stunned and turned their heads to look at Lin Tian. Lin Tian walked quickly to a spot not far in front of Zhu Jiang and stared at him coldly, "You want to expel me?" "People like you who only know how to fight and cause trouble, it''s normal to expel them." Seeing Lin Tian standing still, Zhu Jiang thought Lin Tian would not dare to do anything and thus gathered some courage to coldly stare back at Lin Tian. "Want to expel me? Very well!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he dashed forward suddenly, slapping him across the face. "Slap!" A loud smack! This sudden slap stunned everyone present. Everyone was dumbstruck looking at Lin Tian, unable to believe the scene before them. Find more to read at empire Below the stage, a student stared dumbfounded at Lin Tian, "He, he actually dared to hit the principal?" Incredible! It''s too incredible! Bold! Really bold! "You, you" Zhu Jiang, with his hand covering his face, pointed at Lin Tian, trying to say something, looking somewhat enraged. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian, with a cold face, slapped him again. "Slap!" Sharp and loud! "Slap!" He swung another slap! Lin Tian coldly looked at the completely bewildered Zhu Jiang and said icily, "Baldy, you dare to expel me? Asking for it, aren''t you?" Saying that, Lin Tian slapped him yet again. Lin Tian slapped him rapidly one after another, and it took quite a while before the nearby teachers could react. Someone hastily cried for security, and some tried to pull Lin Tian away. "Expel him, expel him right now, and also, call security over!" By this time, Zhu Jiang had also come back to his senses, covering his swollen cheek with one hand and pointing at Lin Tian as he shouted. "Expel me? Go ahead! But, dear principal, you might want to think about your own problems first." Saying this, Lin Tian leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed on him, a hint of a mocking smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, "Principal, you''re trending now!" After finishing his words, Lin Tian shook off the hand that was about to grab his arm and turned to leave. "Arrogant! So arrogant!" Zhu Jiang trembled with rage from Lin Tian''s defiant attitude. Being hit by a student in his own school was such a loss of face! Such a loss of face, how could he manage after this! How could he command respect! "Someone, someone!" Zhu Jiang bellowed furiously. "Beep beep!" Just as Zhu Jiang was frantically shouting, wanting revenge, his phone in his pocket rang suddenly. "Hello! What is it!" An irate Zhu Jiang answered the phone and immediately yelled, not caring who it was. But as Zhu Jiang yelled, raging shouts also came from the other end of the call, "Zhu Jiang, what a mess you''ve made!" "Ah!" Hearing this voice, Zhu Jiang was shocked; it was the voice of a leader from the education department. "Director Lin, what''s wrong?" Zhu Jiang tried to suppress his anger and spoke as calmly as he could. "What''s wrong? You''re asking me what''s wrong? Go online and see for yourself!" With that, the phone was abruptly hung up. Zhu Jiang stared at the abruptly disconnected phone, looking somewhat bewildered. Thinking it over, Zhu Jiang quickly headed towards the nearest computer lab, as for Lin Tian, he could no longer be bothered about him. Meanwhile, after beating up Zhu Jiang, Lin Tian felt much better. He didn''t consider his actions rash. He had already been arranged to be persuaded to leave, and if nothing unexpected happened, he would have been expelled today. Even if he did nothing, he would still be expelled. Since it was going to happen anyway, why not vent a bit? Of course, this might have irreversible consequences. But what about it? Lin Tian''s biggest trump card was the Supernatural Ability System. With the Supernatural Ability System, it did not matter if Lin Tian didn''t attend school. The Supernatural Ability System was Lin Tian''s biggest confidence. Whether he was expelled or not didn''t matter anymore! ** However, what surprised Lin Tian was that he still had not been expelled after waiting for a day. The biggest reason was that Zhu Jiang was too preoccupied with his own troubles to bother about Lin Tian. A day''s time had made the entire school aware of what had happened online. The video uploaded by Lin Tian quickly became a headline on major websites. Under this immense pressure, Zhu Jiang''s position was quickly and thoroughly stripped away. Everything happened so fast that Zhu Jiang didn''t even have time to issue the expulsion notice for Lin Tian. And once everything had settled down, the new principal also didn''t want to provoke Lin Tian, this hot-headed youth, fearing that he might also get beaten. For the new principal, whether to expel Lin Tian or not didn''t matter; it made no difference to him. Anyway, he had no feud with Lin Tian. Just like that, Lin Tian was surprised to find that after hitting the principal, he faced no consequences, not even a disciplinary action. It was truly unexpected. Chapter 39 Ill Take You Home The school was in the midst of a storm over the next few days, as the scandal that took place had the teachers and students talking.The school was in the midst of a storm over the next few days, as the scandal that took place had the teachers and students talking. And this incident also effectively diluted the impact of Lin Tian''s assault on the principal. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, the school''s leaders hadn''t forgotten about it, they just didn''t want to provoke Lin Tian, the hot-headed youth. After all, there was just over a month until the college entrance exam, and Lin Tian would leave the school. Even if they expelled Lin Tian now, it wouldn''t benefit them and might instead provoke him into a frenzy. Then they''d end up without any benefits and perhaps beaten up insteadit just wasn''t worth it. For a variety of reasons, Lin Tian wasn''t punished at all for beating up the principal. Of course, it wasn''t that the incident had no impact on Lin Tian. Because the matter was a big deal, Lin Tian''s sister, Lin Fang, heard about it and, without exception, told their parents. Naturally, Lin Tian was harshly scolded by his parents. But that was it, the incident gradually faded as the school began to transition to new leadership. The development of events also allowed the always somewhat worried He Qianqian to breathe a sigh of relief. To be honest, ever since she returned from the motel that day, He Qianqian had been ready to resign at any moment, knowing Zhu Jiang wouldn''t let her off easily. But what happened next took He Qianqian completely by surprise. First, Lin Tian publicly beat up the principal, and just when He Qianqian was worried sick for Lin Tian, Zhu Jiang was hit by a scandal and got taken down. Everything happened so fast, and by the time He Qianqian could react, it was all settled. As for the video that exploded online, He Qianqian had always suspected it had something to do with Lin Tian, but he wouldn''t say when asked. Read new chapters at empire He Qianqian felt Lin Tian had some secret, as if he were shrouded in an impervious mist. At the same time, this series of events also led He Qianqian''s feelings for Lin Tian to undergo significant changes. He Qianqian knew Lin Tian liked her, and she had always treated him like a younger brother. But... Just thinking about that night at the hotel, the frenzied kissing, made He Qianqian''s face feel warm. For some reason, she didn''t know when it started, but He Qianqian felt a different kind of feeling for Lin Tian now. Could it be she was falling for him? At the thought, He Qianqian shook her head. How could that be, He Qianqian denied internally. But despite her denial, He Qianqian knew she was lying to herself. These past few days, images of Lin Tian would pop into her mind from time to time. Having not seen Lin Tian for a long time, she always wanted to check on what he was doing. All this forced He Qianqian to admit that she had developed some sort of fondness for Lin Tian. Once she recognized this change in herself, He Qianqian was shocked. She then decided resolutely to cut off these feelings, since a relationship between them was impossible. After making up her mind, for the next few days He Qianqian deliberately avoided Lin Tian, hoping time would dilute her feelings. "Teacher, let me walk you back!" After evening study session ended, Lin Tian chased after He Qianqian with a cheerful grin as she was heading to her dorm. By then, a week had passed since the last incident of beating the principal. But even after so many days, many students still remembered Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian approach, many of them stealthily took note of him. Noticing the gazes of the surrounding students, He Qianqian shook her head and smiled, "You''ve become quite the celebrity now!" "Heh heh..." Lin Tian scratched his head and grinned, offering no response. He Qianqian didn''t say anything and continued walking toward her dorm with her textbooks, seemingly not interested in engaging with Lin Tian. But Lin Tian didn''t mind and followed behind her, laughing cheerfully. Trailing behind He Qianqian, Lin Tian smirked and whispered, "Teacher, you''ve become more beautiful!" "Don''t be so slick here, you can go back, I don''t need you to walk me!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian rolled her eyes and spoke somewhat speechlessly. She was now used to Lin Tian''s smooth talk. Ever since the motel incident, Lin Tian had become much bolder, daring to flirt with her when they were alone. Seeing He Qianqian roll her eyes at him, Lin Tian wasn''t embarrassed at all but instead raised his eyebrows, grinning cheekily, "I''m not being slick, I''m speaking from the heart. Look, even when you''re angry, you''re beautiful!" He Qianqian was at a loss for words and hurried forward. Lin Tian followed with a laugh. Lin Tian walked He Qianqian all the way to the door of her dorm. When He Qianqian opened the door, Lin Tian quickly glanced left and right, spotted no one around, and swiftly darted into the room. "How did you get in here? Get out quickly!" Seeing Lin Tian directly enter the room, He Qianqian was startled and hurriedly said. Lin Tian didn''t speak, closed the door, leaned his back against it, and watched He Qianqian with a smirking smile, "Why have you been avoiding me these days?" "No, I haven''t," He Qianqian''s face flickered with a trace of discomfort. "No, still denying? You always used to chat with me, but now you avoid me when you see me," Lin Tian curled his lips. "Uh..." He Qianqian was at a loss for words. Indeed, these past few days, He Qianqian had been somewhat avoiding Lin Tian. She didn''t believe that there was a possibility of them being together. Let''s not even talk about them being teacher and student, just the age. She was already 25, while Lin Tian was only 18. There was a full 7 years difference between them. By the time Lin Tian was in his twenties, she would be in her thirties, and when Lin Tian reached his thirties, she would be forty. The thought of this age gap made He Qianqian shake her head. It was precisely because she sensed this trend that He Qianqian had been intentionally avoiding Lin Tian. What He Qianqian had not expected was that today, Lin Tian would actually block her path outright. Hesitating for a moment, He Qianqian decided to speak her mind clearly. Thinking this, He Qianqian raised her head and looked at Lin Tian earnestly, "Lin Tian, I know what you''re thinking about me. But it''s impossible, you should focus on your studies!" "Why?" Lin Tian looked at her quietly. "You''re too young!" Seeing Lin Tian like this, He Qianqian, despite feeling somewhat reluctant to hurt him, ultimately shook her head determinedly. "It''s not possible, we can''t be," she said. "Really not possible," Lin Tian watched her quietly. "Impossible!" He Qianqian shook her head firmly. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he quickly stepped forward, pressing He Qianqian against the wall with his body tightly against hers. "What are you doing!" He Qianqian''s eyes were somewhat panicked. "Mmm..." He Qianqian''s beautiful eyes widened in surprise. A full minute passed before Lin Tian finally let go. "Huff huff!" As soon as Lin Tian released her, He Qianqian gasped for air and scolded feebly, "Are you trying to suffocate me?" Due to the lack of oxygen, He Qianqian''s fair face was slightly flushed, making her look even more shy and lovely. Lin Tian, without responding, asked dominantly, "Is there a possibility for us?" "No chance!" He Qianqian rejected outright. "Mmm..." He Qianqian''s beautiful eyes widened helplessly... After a minute, Lin Tian asked, "Is there any possibility?" "No chance!" "Mmm..." He kissed her forcefully again. "Could it be possible?" "Not possible!" Another forceful kiss! After three or five attempts, "Could it be possible?" Lin Tian looked at her dominantly. He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a helpless expression, shook her head, and said, "Possible! It''s possible, okay? You... are too shameless!" "Heh heh..." A triumphant smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips. Ten minutes later, He Qianqian looked somewhat helplessly at Lin Tian, who was shamelessly clinging to her arm, and rolled her eyes, "Who taught you these rogue methods?" "I read it in a book," he said. "Which book?" He Qianqian asked through gritted teeth. "The Golden Lotus!" Lin Tian recalled for a moment, then replied with a cheeky smile. "..." He Qianqian rolled her eyes in irritation. Chapter 40 Want to Fight? Come, Lets Practice A week later in the evening, Lin Tian sneaked into He Qianqian''s dormitory once again.Upon entering the room, Lin Tian hurriedly shut the door and then embraced He Qianqian, kissing her wildly. "You, don''t..." He Qianqian hadn''t finished her sentence when Lin Tian blocked her mouth. A minute later, Lin Tian finally let go of He Qianqian. "Huff huff!" He Qianqian panted heavily, complaining, "You shouldn''t keep coming here if it''s not necessary; it''s not good if someone finds out!" "It''s okay, I''m very careful!" Lin Tian said with a chuckle, sitting on He Qianqian''s small bed as if he were at his own home. Explore new worlds at empire Ever since that kiss a week ago, their relationship had, in a way, made a significant breakthrough. Although He Qianqian was still somewhat reluctant, the moment she suggested breaking up, she would immediately provoke a whirlwind of passionate kisses from Lin Tian. Under Lin Tian''s shameless tactics, He Qianqian had no choice but to accept this relationship reluctantly. Seeing Lin Tian not treating her place as foreign at all, He Qianqian felt somewhat helpless and gently patted Lin Tian''s arm, cautioning, "You can only stay for ten minutes; after ten minutes, you have to leave." "Got it!" Lin Tian pouted. Looking around, he grinned and said, "Let''s kiss one more time!" "No..." He Qianqian had just started to shake her head in refusal when she suddenly widened her eyes. Her small mouth was promptly sealed by Lin Tian. Thirty seconds later, He Qianqian, gasping for breath, pushed Lin Tian away and tidied up her slightly messy hair, looking at Lin Tian with a complaining gaze, "What are you doing!" "Uh..." Lin Tian chuckled foolishly, feigning ignorance. Seeing Lin Tian acting like this, He Qianqian helplessly shook her head, thought for a while, then looked at Lin Tian and said, "By the way, I''m going shopping with Bu Mengting and Chen Min tomorrow. Bu Mengting wants you to come along too!" "Oh?" Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment, then looked up at He Qianqian in surprise, "You''re going shopping tomorrow?" "Yeah!" Recalling something, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a teasing smile, "It seems Bu Mengting really cares about you. Do you have some sort of relationship with her?" "Not at all!" Lin Tian''s eyes flickered as he denied it outright. Could he possibly tell her about the ambiguity with Bu Mengting? Seeing Lin Tian''s evasive gaze, He Qianqian laughed it off nonchalantly and said meaningfully, "Go after her if you like her. She''s more your type. To you, I''m too old!" "Where are you old! You''re my tender morsel!" Lin Tian chuckled and then pounced on He Qianqian. "Mmm, don''t..." ... Ten or so minutes later, feeling that no one was around, Lin Tian sneakily left He Qianqian''s room. By the time Lin Tian left the school, there were hardly any people around. Over the past week, Lin Tian had been going to He Qianqian''s room every other day. Although he hadn''t gone all the way, Lin Tian had touched everything he could. Lin Tian was not in a rush for the final step, as their relationship was not yet stable; it was best not to rush, for haste makes waste. "Shopping tomorrow?" Lin Tian muttered to himself as he rode his bicycle. Tomorrow was Sunday, a day off. When he was about to get home, Lin Tian suddenly felt his cellphone vibrating in his pocket. Taking it out, he saw it was a call from Bu Mengting. "Hello." "Lin Tian, I just went to your house. Why aren''t you back yet?" Bu Mengting''s sweet voice came from the other end of the phone. "I''m on my way!" Lin Tian replied casually while riding his bike. "Tomorrow, Teacher He, Chen Min, and I are going to the shopping street. Are you coming?" "Sure!" Lin Tian agreed promptly, having anticipated this. "Then that''s settled. We''re leaving at eight in the morning, don''t forget." "Yeah, sure. Bye." After hanging up, Lin Tian sped up his bike. ** The next morning at half past seven, Lin Tian got up, washed up, finished breakfast, and was just opening his door when he saw Bu Mengting coming out from across the hallway. The sight of Bu Mengting brightened Lin Tian''s eyes. So stunning! Today, Bu Mengting wore a pair of blue denim shorts that revealed her snowy white, shapely legs to the air, making Lin Tian''s heart race. Looking up, she wore a blue cartoon T-shirt, and her hair was tied into a simple ponytail, topped off with a pair of white sneakers on her feet. The whole person exuded a youthful vibe that rushed towards him. "What are you dazing at? Let''s go," Bu Mengting said with a sweet smile as she noticed Lin Tian staring at her. "So beautiful!" Lin Tian couldn''t help but admire. "Psh!" Bu Mengting scoffed and rolled her eyes. However, despite her reaction, the smile on her face showed that she was pleased with Lin Tian''s compliment. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Half an hour later, Bu Mengting and Lin Tian arrived at the school gate. Everyone had agreed to meet at the school entrance the day before. After waiting about five minutes, He Qianqian and Chen Min both arrived. When He Qianqian came, she cast a teasingly ambiguous glance at Lin Tian, which made him feel quite embarrassed, especially because at that moment, Bu Mengting was intimately holding Lin Tian''s arm. "Everyone''s here, so let''s get going when the bus arrives," He Qianqian said as soon as everyone had gathered. Five minutes later, bus no. 22 stopped at the station. Seeing that the bus wasn''t crowded, they decided to take it. The No. 22 bus could go directly to the pedestrian street junction, but it was some distance away from the pedestrian street, and the ride would take about 30 minutes to get there. When Lin Tian and the others boarded the bus, there weren''t many people, and there were seats available. Lin Tian had intended to sit with He Qianqian, but as soon as they boarded, Bu Mengting pulled him to sit with her instead. Helpless, Lin Tian had no choice but to sit with Bu Mengting. As soon as they sat down, the three girls began chattering away, truly like the saying, "three women make a play," which Lin Tian now experienced firsthand. Lin Tian couldn''t get a word in the conversation among the three, but he didn''t mind, and just looked out the window with some boredom. Ten minutes after the bus had started, more and more people began to board. When the bus reached Nanjing Road, it was almost filled to bursting, with people packed against each other. Seeing the almost bursting bus, Lin Tian was glad they had found seats when they got on, otherwise He Qianqian and the others would definitely have been taken advantage of. Even now, with He Qianqian and the others seated, Lin Tian still noticed glances being cast their way from time to time. All lecherous. After traveling some distance, the bus got even more crowded, and Lin Tian scanned the bus, his eyes narrowing slightly. Lin Tian saw a pregnant woman with a big belly standing in the aisle of the bus, struggling, but no one around offered their seat. After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian stood up and said to her, "Miss, please sit here." "Ah? Thank you! Thank you!" The pregnant woman was stunned for a second and then walked over with a grateful face. Lin Tian stood up to let the pregnant woman sit down, then he himself stood up. After two more stops, the number of people on the bus slightly reduced, but it was still far from empty, and many people were standing in the aisle. Lin Tian, holding onto the handrail, was about to take out his phone to kill some time when, just as he pulled out his phone and raised his head, he paused and narrowed his eyes. Lin Tian''s gaze was fixed straight ahead. In front of Lin Tian, a young man in his twenties, wearing a duckbill cap, was holding a pair of tweezers, which were stealthily extending towards the pocket of an old man in front of him. A pickpocket! The moment Lin Tian saw this scene, the term flashed through his mind. "Old man, watch your pocket!" Lin Tian shouted loudly towards the front. Lin Tian''s sudden shout made the noisy bus go quiet at once. Everyone was startled. The old man turned his head in curiosity and saw Lin Tian''s gaze fixed on him. Realizing what was happening, the old man quickly looked down, just in time to see the pickpocket''s tweezers that hadn''t been retracted in time. Seeing this, the old man clutched his pocket tight and moved away from the pickpocket with a wary face. This scene was seen by many people around. A pickpocket! Everyone on the bus now knew there was a pickpocket among them. Seeing the duckbill cap-wearing pickpocket, the people around instinctively avoided him. Suddenly, there was an empty space around the pickpocket. Seeing this, the pickpocket cursed under his breath and glared fiercely at Lin Tian before standing still as if nothing had happened. Lin Tian chuckled, not caring about the pickpocket''s warning. After giving the pickpocket a glance, Lin Tian looked down to play on his phone. After a while of playing with his phone, Lin Tian looked up to see where they were. As he lifted his head, he was stunned again. Such luck? Lin Tian once again saw another pickpocket. Of course, this one wasn''t the same one from before; this pickpocket had a crew cut. At that moment, the crew-cut guy was slowly running a razor blade across a girl''s white bag. Lin Tian whistled and shouted, "Hey, what are you doing there!" Lin Tian''s sudden outburst startled everyone again. After a moment of confusion, noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, the girl quickly looked down and found her white bag had been slit open by a thumb-sized cut. Upon seeing this, the girl screamed and hurriedly moved away from the pickpocket. Then the people around the pickpocket also began to distance themselves, Thwarted again! The crew-cut pickpocket''s eyes flashed with anger and he looked menacingly at Lin Tian, "Kid, you looking to die?" As the crew-cut man spoke, two other men slowly moved towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s gaze swept over them, realizing that in addition to the original duckbill cap pickpocket, there was yet another person. Three of them! There were actually three pickpockets. "Kid, I''m asking if you want to die?" The crew-cut man came up to Lin Tian, bellowing loudly, his spit flying everywhere. Fearing that Lin Tian would get into a fight, He Qianqian quickly stood up and said, "Lin Tian, don''t interfere!" However, He Qianqian wasn''t worried about Lin Tian getting hurt; she knew his capabilities and was more concerned that he''d cause trouble. Mengting and Chen Min, who were taken aback by the sudden conflict, had their faces turn a bit pale. Lin Tian ignored He Qianqian, dodged away from the crew-cut man''s spittle, and said indifferently, "Why are you yelling so loudly? What, you want to fight? Then let''s have a go?" "Looking for death!" Angered by Lin Tian''s contemptuous attitude, the crew-cut man roared and threw a punch at Lin Tian. At the same time, with the crew-cut man''s onset, his two companions rushed over as well. Lin Tian''s face turned cold, his eyes narrowing slightly as he quickly stepped forward, "Ha!" Chapter 41 Pediatrics As three thieves closed in on Lin Tian, the passengers standing by his side all fearfully moved away. They were afraid of getting involved.And because Lin Tian was standing in the middle of the aisle, when the three thieves surrounded him, there was completely empty space by his side; almost everyone had fled towards the front and rear ends of the vehicle. A large empty area was left in the middle. Many passengers were staring at Lin Tian anxiously, most of them pessimistic about his chances. One against three, Lin Tian was almost certainly defeated! Many could imagine Lin Tian being severely beaten by these three men. It was almost a certainty. However, despite this, no one wanted to step forward to help, after all, being a good Samaritan nowadays can be a thankless task. Of course, there were some kind-hearted people who began to take out their phones to dial 110. But to the surprise of these passengers, facing the encirclement of three people, Lin Tian seemed not at all nervous, but rather quite indifferent, seemingly not afraid at all. This attitude of Lin Tian directly irritated the three thieves. They attacked without hesitation. Seeing this scene, many people cursed Lin Tian in their hearts for being an idiot, thinking that he was showing off, still trying to act tough at a time like this. Wasn''t this courting death? But soon, everyone''s eyes widened in disbelief as they watched Lin Tian. Seeing the man with a buzz cut swing a fist toward his head, Lin Tian''s face turned cold, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he stepped forward quickly, shouting loudly, "Hey!" At the same time, Lin Tian also threw a punch. Bang! Their fists collided! Lin Tian''s face remained expressionless, and so did the buzz-cut man. But in less than a second, the buzz-cut man''s face began to contort in pain. "It hurts!" The buzz-cut man desperately flailed his hand, screaming frantically. Damn! What the hell is this guy''s hand made of? It''s hard like a rock! While frantically shaking his hand in excruciating pain, the buzz-cut man screamed inwardly. "Bang bang!" At that moment, the attacks from the other two men also came hurtling in. Lin Tian took the brunt of the two men''s assaults with his back, then turned sharply around, punching each of them with his fist! Bang bang! Lin Tian''s consecutive punches struck their abdomens. Following Lin Tian''s actions, the two men instantly fell to the ground in agony, clutching their stomachs, their faces contorted. Hurts, hurts, hurts! So painful! The two men felt a wrenching pain in their abdomens, so painful they couldn''t get up at all. Lin Tian dusted off his back, looking indifferently at the three men, "Is this what you call thievery? It''s pathetically weak!" "Phew!" The buzz-cut man gasped for air, his left hand covering his aching right, and upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, a flicker of rage passed through his eyes. He then shouted loudly and pulled a dagger from his pocket, stabbing directly at Lin Tian. A dagger! Another dagger! Seeing the dagger, Lin Tian''s eyes went cold, and he kicked out directly! Bang! Lin Tian kicked the buzz-cut man harshly in the abdomen, sending him flying! Bang bang! Read exclusive adventures at empire This kick of Lin Tian''s was not light; the buzz-cut man''s body slammed hard against the chair behind him. A trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. "Hmm?" Lin Tian glanced casually to the side with an indifferent gaze. Seeing Lin Tian''s gaze, the other two who were preparing for a sneak attack both jerked with fear and continued to lie on the ground, feigning death. Looking at the buzz-cut man lying before him unable to get up, Lin Tian slowly approached and said softly, "You wouldn''t die if you didn''t court death." The buzz-cut man glared at Lin Tian with anger, wanting to speak, but he was unable to utter a word. "Ding dong, the pedestrian street has been reached, passengers who wish to get off please disembark from the rear door." Right then, the bus came to a stop, having reached the pedestrian street. Seeing that they had arrived at the pedestrian street, Lin Tian gestured to He Qianqian and the others, "Let''s get off." Seeing Lin Tian''s action, He Qianqian and the others hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly got off the bus. Watching Lin Tian and the four of them quickly leave, the previously quiet bus became noisy again. "Who was that guy just now, he''s so awesome!" "Not just awesome, he was amazing! Really amazing!" "He beat those three to the ground, so mighty." Whispers of discussion spread through the crowd. Hearing these discussions, the buzz-cut man who had just managed to stand up turned alternately pale and flushed with anger, waving his dagger and shouting furiously, "Stop your damn chatter, do you want to die?" Hearing the buzz-cut man''s ranting, many people looked on with disdain. Despite this attitude, many still hastened to get off the bus, as they didn''t have the fighting skills of Lin Tian and were afraid something might go wrong if they stayed. ** Elsewhere, Lin Tian and his group, who quickly walked away, felt the thieves probably wouldn''t be able to follow them and then slowed their pace. Although not afraid of them, it was still annoying to be constantly accosted like this. Besides, fighting could easily attract the police, and Lin Tian didn''t want to end up at the police station. As they slowed down, Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian incredulously, "Lin Tian, you''re so amazing, you looked downright cool just now!" "Heh heh, it was nothing, just child''s play!" Although he said this, Lin Tian''s face showed a hint of pride. "I was really scared just now," Chen Min said, still visibly shaken. At the same time, her eyes were shining with various lights as she looked at Lin Tian. She couldn''t believe that the Lin Tian she had once looked down upon could be so powerful. Let alone grades, his fighting prowess was also fearsome. He Qianqian, standing nearby, saw all this and thought to herself with a smirk, "This guy does attract attention!" He Qianqian, who had been wanting to break up with Lin Tian, should have been pleased to see this scene. After all, with more girls liking him, his attention would gradually shift away from her. But, for some reason, she found it hard to feel happy and instead felt a sour feeling inside. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 41 Pediatrics_2 ```"They won''t chase after us, will they? I''ve heard that these thieves operate in gangs," Bu Mengting said with some concern. Lin Tian waved his hand nonchalantly, "Don''t worry, we walked pretty fast just now, we should have shaken them off. Besides, even if they find me, I''m not afraid of them. Dealing with them is a piece of cake, I only hid to avoid the hassle from the police." "That''s good!" Hearing Lin Tian say that, Bu Mengting felt much more at ease. As they walked, they reached the pedestrian street, and seeing it, Lin Tian laughed heartily and swung his arm fiercely, "Ladies, let''s go shopping!" ... An hour later, Lin Tian seemed somewhat listless trailing behind the three girls, devoid of the initial excitement. At that moment, he was carrying things in both hands, big bags and small bags. Compared to Lin Tian''s lack of energy, the three women appeared to be quite happy. Two hours later, Lin Tian was even more wilted. Three hours later, as Lin Tian carried big bags and small bags, following behind the three, he said somewhat breathlessly, "Ladies, are we done yet?" "Yes, yes, almost. Let''s go check out some dresses," Bu Mengting said, her face full of spirited energy, as she walked towards another direction. Four hours later, just when Lin Tian felt like he was about to collapse, the three suggested they eat something first and continue in the afternoon. At that decision, Lin Tian was rendered speechless. "I will never accompany women shopping again, especially not three at the same time!" Lin Tian screamed inwardly, irritable. Your next read awaits at empire In the afternoon, after eating, Lin Tian felt much better, but he didn''t want to go shopping anymore. One could shop on a street for a whole day without rest, and Lin Tian thought these women were too crazy. So, right after eating, Lin Tian looked at the women seriously, "Beauties, I think we can do something else this afternoon, let''s not shop anymore." "Why, I think it''s great. There are still many things I haven''t bought yet!" Bu Mengting said, a bit dazed, as she lay on the table, slowly licking her ice cream, appearing somewhat puzzled. "Miss, you''re fine, but I''m not! " Lin Tian said helplessly, pointing to the bags around him, his face pulled in a frown, "Look, I''ve become your porter." He Qianqian smilingly looked at Lin Tian, "Porter? You were always a porter, many people want this job but can''t have it!" "Exactly!" Bu Mengting took bites of her ice cream and nodded her head repeatedly. Lin Tian, speechless, pleaded, "Anyway, I don''t want to move anymore. I''m so tired, so bored." "Are you going or not!" He Qianqian said, her face stern. "I''m not!" Lin Tian turned his head away. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Come on, please! Accompany us this afternoon!" Bu Mengting, having finished her ice cream, came over and kept shaking Lin Tian''s arm and acting coquettishly. "No..." Lin Tian was about to speak when he suddenly paused. A synthetic voice suddenly echoed in Lin Tian''s mind, "Task: Go shopping with Bu Mengting and others in the afternoon. Task Reward: One Superpower Point." Just then, a task arrived, and it was such a task. Lin Tian was completely stunned. "Accompany us, won''t you please?" Seeing Lin Tian stunned, Bu Mengting thought Lin Tian was not agreeing, and continued to shake his arm and act coquettishly. "Exactly, asking you to go shopping, how is it bothersome?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian somewhat dissatisfied. Actually, He Qianqian didn''t care much, but she wanted to tease Lin Tian. At that moment, Lin Tian had regained his senses. Although he was very reluctant, for the sake of the task, Lin Tian accepted. In the end, he could only helplessly say, "Alright then, today I shall accompany you to the death!" "Yay!" Bu Mengting jumped up happily, appearing very pleased. In the distance, someone was looking through the glass window with a livid face at the scene, specifically at Lin Tian and He Qianqian. Wang Feng had planned to come to the pedestrian street to buy some clothes, only to run into Lin Tian and his group. Now Wang Feng was a bit afraid of Lin Tian, even deliberately avoiding him sometimes. But every time he saw Lin Tian and He Qianqian together, he would feel very upset. "Huff!" Taking a deep breath, Wang Feng turned around with a livid face and walked away. He didn''t dare to provoke Lin Tian now, what good does it do to feel unhappy or annoyed? Would he even dare to hit him? Feeling upset, Wang Feng lost the mood to buy clothes and left somewhat dejected. Aimlessly wandering about, after a while, Wang Feng felt a bit better and was thinking of going back when suddenly four or five young men stopped him. Seeing these young men, Wang Feng''s face changed, and he immediately turned to leave! But as soon as Wang Feng turned around, he stopped! He couldn''t leave! Two young men had blocked his path from behind. A look of resignation crossed Wang Feng''s face. Among the six people surrounding Wang Feng, three had their arms in a cast, clearly injured. Although Wang Feng hadn''t seen very clearly that night, recognizing the casts on their hands, Wang Feng realized who they were. The three young men with casts were the very street thugs they had encountered in People''s Park that day. Chen Tao, chewing gum in his mouth, shook his foot and stared coldly at Wang Feng, "Kid? Where you off to? I had such a hard time looking for you!" Seeing Chen Tao, Wang Feng''s face showed a smile of appeasement, "Big brothers, it had nothing to do with me that day!" At the same time, Wang Feng cursed inwardly, Lin Tian had caused the trouble, but it was him who had the bad luck. "It had nothing to do with you? Don''t give me that crap!" Hearing Wang Feng''s words, Chen Tao''s face changed, and he angrily spat out the gum from his mouth, sweeping a slap towards Wang Feng''s head. ``` Chapter 41 Pediatrics_3 Wang Feng instinctively dodged and hurriedly explained, "Big brothers, it really wasn''t my fault. I hate that guy to death, and he even stole my girlfriend."Oh?" Chen Tao was startled and then sneered, "You''re a loser, you deserve it!" A flash of annoyance crossed Wang Feng''s eyes, but he dared not say anything. With a cold snort, Chen Tao shook his foot and said, "Give me that kid''s information. I''ve been looking for him for a long time." Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Wang Feng''s eyes, "That kid is a student at City No.2 High School, in class 19 of senior year, and his name is Lin Tian!" "Damn! He''s just a high school student, I can''t believe I got bullied by a high schooler!" Chen Tao cursed upon hearing about Lin Tian. After cursing for a while, Chen Tao lifted his head, glanced at Wang Feng, and said, "Take out your ID." Find adventures on empire "What?" Wang Feng was a bit stunned. "Hurry up and give it to me, otherwise how would I know you''re not deceiving me? If I find out you''re lying, you better watch out!" Chen Tao stared at Wang Feng with a cold face. Under Chen Tao''s cold gaze, Wang Feng reluctantly took out his ID card. Holding the ID card, Chen Tao looked it over and said, "Give me your phone number." Helpless, Wang Feng had no choice but to give him the number. After noting down Wang Feng''s phone number, Chen Tao patted Wang Feng''s shoulder forcefully and said, "Alright, you can go now. I''ll call you tomorrow at noon!" "Get lost!" said Chen Tao as he kicked Wang Feng. Wang Feng suppressed the anger inside him and left. However, thinking about Lin Tian being in trouble made him feel a bit better. Meanwhile, Lin Tian, unaware that he had stirred up trouble, was feeling fortunate. At three o''clock in the afternoon, these ladies finally decided to head back, much earlier than Lin Tian had anticipated. On the way back on the bus, Lin Tian leaned on the seat, focusing his mind inward. As Lin Tian concentrated, a synthetic electronic voice in his mind announced, "Mission completed, awarded one Supernatural Point." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Finally finished, at least there''s some compensation," Lin Tian murmured to himself as he viewed the golden Supernatural Point floating in his mind. "What did you say?" Bu Mengting asked curiously, looking at Lin Tian. "Ah, nothing," Lin Tian hurriedly explained, fearing that Bu Mengting heard something. Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian curiously but didn''t ask further. The next day at noon, right after his classes, Wang Feng suddenly received a call. Once he saw the caller ID, Wang Feng sneaked away to a secluded spot. Ten minutes later, Wang Feng hung up the phone, a sinister look flashing in his eyes: "Stinking kid, you''re in for a show tonight." Chen Tao had called earlier, asking Wang Feng to provide information. They planned to teach Lin Tian a lesson on his way home in the evening. In the evening, after the night classes, Lin Tian didn''t plan to go to He Qianqian''s place, so he rode home with Bu Mengting. Wang Feng watched every move of Lin Tian''s from afar, and upon seeing Lin Tian leave the school gate, he quickly pulled out his phone. Lin Tian and Bu Mengting were chatting and laughing on the road when suddenly, a black Audi sped past Lin Tian and then abruptly stopped right in front of him! Seeing the imminent collision, Lin Tian hastily braked! Just as Lin Tian was about to curse, a sudden screeching of brakes came from behind him. Lin Tian''s expression changed abruptly, and he quickly turned around, only to see a shiny black Santana blocking his path from behind. Seeing the cars blocking his way both in front and behind, Lin Tian knew he was in trouble. As Lin Tian was trying to figure out who was behind this, several burly men got out from both cars, and among them, Lin Tian could vaguely see several machetes. Seeing those machetes, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed. "Screech!" Just then, another harsh screeching of brakes sounded. A black Audi stopped abruptly beside Lin Tian. "Bang!" Then the car door opened. Seeing the people who stepped out, and spotting the casts on two of their hands, a flicker of realization crossed Lin Tian''s eyes. It was them. These people were the hooligans Lin Tian had taught a lesson in People''s Park. Chen Tao, chewing on gum and shaking slightly, came up to Lin Tian, and looking at him obliquely, coldly said, "Kid, get in the car and let''s have a talk?" Seeing the muscular men and the barely visible machetes they carried, Lin Tian''s mind raced. "They''re holding machetes, and there are over a dozen of them. Even if I''m strong, getting hacked a few times will still hurt! I can''t beat them, I simply can''t win! What should I do?" Lin Tian''s mind raced as he summoned the superpower menu inside his mind and started flipping through it quickly. Chapter 42 One Against Many Looking at the thick-bladed knives appearing and disappearing on these men, Lin Tian knew he couldn''t win if he charged at them.What should he do? Should he really go with them? The thought had barely crossed Lin Tian''s mind before he dismissed it. On the street, they might restrain themselves a bit, but if he ended up on their turf, they wouldn''t hold back at all. And with Bu Mengting right beside him, they certainly wouldn''t let her go to prevent her from calling the police. With this in mind, Lin Tian turned his head to glance at Bu Mengting. Her face had already turned slightly pale. Surrounded by over a dozen brawny men, which girl wouldn''t be nervous? Turning his attention away, Lin Tian''s mind raced, and with a thought, he summoned the superpower menu in his mind to see if it offered any solutions. Lin Tian''s gaze swept rapidly over the superpower menu. Suddenly, a glint of joy flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes as he stared intently at one of the options, "Level 1 Neural Response Speed superpower. Can increase human neural response speed threefold, exchange requires one Supernatural Point." Seeing this option, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up instantly. With a threefold increase in his physical response speed, Lin Tian''s strength would significantly improve. Lin Tian''s physical strength was already exceptionally strong, but due to his limited reflex speed, he couldn''t fully utilize his power. If he acquired this threefold increase in reflex speed, the two would create a chemical reaction, and Lin Tian''s overall strength would leap forward. With this thought, Lin Tian focused his will and exchanged points. A warm current immediately appeared in his body as he exchanged the superpower. "Kid, get in the car," Chen Tao said, interpreting Lin Tian''s silence as fear, and spoke coldly with a sneer. "Huh!" Lin Tian took a deep breath and stared firmly at Chen Tao, "I''m busy! I''m going to call the police!" After speaking, Lin Tian took out his phone, ready to dial 110. If the threat of police could scare them off that would be ideal, otherwise, he would have no choice but to fight. Seeing Lin Tian''s action, Chen Tao''s expression chilled and he bellowed angrily, slapping his hand towards Lin Tian''s head, "Fuck! How dare you play me!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed as he focused, and the hand that was swiftly heading toward him suddenly slowed down. Chen Tao''s movements became sluggish in an instant. "It really works!" A flash of joy crossed Lin Tian''s face, and he easily dodged Chen Tao''s palm, reaching out his hand in return. Slap! Lin Tian firmly grasped Chen Tao''s wrist. Holding Chen Tao''s wrist, a cold glint flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes as he swung his hand down hard! Crack! Lin Tian''s arm strength was immense; with a single forceful move, he broke Chen Tao''s wrist. "Aaah!" Chen Tao screamed in pain, sweat beading on his forehead. Hearing Chen Tao''s scream, the onlooking thugs surged forward. Seeing their movement, Lin Tian pushed off firmly from the ground and went on the offensive! There were too many of them; Lin Tian needed to use the element of surprise to reduce their numbers for the fight. Bang! Bang! This time, Lin Tian showed no mercy, striking to break hands and legs, like a tiger among sheep. In just a few seconds, he sent four or five men flying. And without exception, they lay on the ground crying out in pain, completely devoid of combat ability. The remaining few were stunned by Lin Tian''s show of force. After a moment, one of them shouted, "The little prick''s tough, brothers, grab your weapons!" With that, the man violently pulled out a gleaming machete from his person. Whoosh! Whoosh! Bright, shiny machetes appeared, their glare causing the heart to flutter. Lin Tian was still a bit nervous facing the gleaming machetes. Taking a deep breath and suppressing his nerves, Lin Tian bent down to pick up a machete dropped by one of the men and charged forward. Swoosh! Swoosh! Machete after machete swung at Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s eyes widened, and as he concentrated, the machetes that were swiftly chopping toward him suddenly slowed down. Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and swung the knife hard. Bang! Bang! Lin Tian knocked several machetes flying! "Hey!" Lin Tian''s face cold, he quickly swung the back of his blade at the arms of the men coming at him. Crack! Crack! Lin Tian''s strength was so great that even with the flat of the blade, he broke their arms. Whew! At this moment, a machete Lin Tian didn''t see was chopping at his back. Lin Tian''s eyes tensed, and he glared, swinging powerfully in retaliation. Splat! A severed hand suddenly flew up, and warm blood gently sprayed Lin Tian''s face. "Huff! Huff!" Lin Tian gasped for air, the somewhat fishy smell of blood on his face coloring him a shade redder from tension. "Huff!" Exhaling forcefully, Lin Tian scanned the scene around him. His eyes caught the sight of a man clenching his severed hand, continuously screaming beside him. In his full-force swing, Lin Tian had forgotten to use the flat of the blade, chopping straight at the man''s arm. With his immense strength, he had severed it completely. Suppressing the nausea, Lin Tian looked toward the others. He saw the ground covered in chaos, fallen figures all around, with either broken arms or legs, all lying on the ground moaning endlessly. Stunned! Chen Tao grasped his severed hand, looking at Lin Tian in disbelief and shock, as though seeing a monster. And the citizens watching from a distance were also staring at Lin Tian with blank expressions. A look of disbelief on their faces. "That was awesome," a young man muttered subconsciously. He could hardly believe what he had just seen. Ten seconds, just ten or so seconds, and that young man had managed to take down over a dozen people armed with machetes. That was just too exaggerated. Because of Lin Tian''s fierce performance, the previously noisy street suddenly quieted down. After a moment of silence, a sudden rush of siren wails came. "Beep beep... screech!" A series of urgent brakes sounded, leaving a trail of black skid marks. Then, seven or eight policemen rushed out of the two police cars. Upon seeing the scene before them, all the policemen tensed up, quickly raised their pistols aiming at Lin Tian, and shouted, "Don''t move, put your hands up." Facing multiple dark gun muzzles, Lin Tian raised his hands slowly with a helpless expression. Truly, with so many guns pointed at him, Lin Tian was terrified, afraid that any one of them might accidentally shoot him. Although he was very fast, he certainly couldn''t outrun a bullet. Of course, it wasn''t hopeless, as long as he used his Invisibility superpower, there was a good chance he could escape. But how could he possibly use Invisibility in broad daylight? So, helplessly, Lin Tian could only slowly raise his hands. "Catch them all! Take the injured ones to the hospital!" a person who looked like a team leader coldly ordered after scanning the scene. Immediately, three people charged at Lin Tian, twisting his arms behind his back with the intention of cuffing him. One of them was especially brutal, even kicking Lin Tian. Threatened by the guns, he didn''t dare to move. Helplessly, Lin Tian let his hands be cuffed with a cold expression and was then pressed into the police car by two officers, one on each side. "Beep beep..." Soon, several more police cars arrived. The police found a few witnesses at the scene and sent all the injured thugs to the hospital. Finally, a pale-faced Bu Mengting was also taken to the police car, though she wasn''t handcuffed. Half an hour later, in the police interrogation room, a young policeman stared sternly at Lin Tian, "Speak! What exactly happened?" With a helpless look on his face, Lin Tian replied, "I told you, those guys blocked me and tried to chop me with knives; I had no choice but to fight back in self-defense!" "Blocked you? Why would they block only you and not others? And, do you think I''m a fool? How could you take down all of them by yourself? While they are all injured, you are unscathed?" Lin Tian glanced at the policeman with an odd look, heh, and chuckled, "Even you know you''re foolish. Why don''t you ask the bystanders what happened? You must have taken a few onlookers as witnesses." "You!" Hearing Lin Tian''s sarcasm, Qu Hao''s face turned cold. He barked angrily, wanting to step forward. "What, you want to hit me?" Lin Tian''s hands were cuffed to the chair; he lifted his head and looked at Qu Hao with a cold stare. "Qu Hao, mind the impact!" came a crisp female voice. Hearing this voice, Qu Hao forcefully suppressed the anger inside him, his face ashen as he turned and went back to his seat. "That''s more like it, learn a little from this lady here. It''s not good for a young man to be so impulsive!" Lin Tian said to the iron-faced Qu Hao with a chuckle. "You!" Qu Hao glared at Lin Tian, his eyes nearly spewing fire. If it weren''t for the fact that he knew the chief was watching from outside, he would have loved to beat Lin Tian up. This kid was too arrogant! Seeing the anger in Qu Hao''s eyes, Lin Tian felt a surge of satisfaction, "Damn, that''s for giving me that attitude from the start." It was this guy who had cuffed him at the beginning. Being cuffed was one thing, but the dude was also incredibly rude, even kicking him. Lin Tian was seriously ticked off. So naturally, he was pleased to see Qu Hao looking foolish now. Chen Yixuan stared coldly at the somewhat unruly Lin Tian and said in an icy tone, "Watch your attitude and straighten up." After glancing at Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian curled his lip and said nothing. Speaking of things that made Lin Tian somewhat happy about being at the police station, it was seeing this beauty before him. Lin Tian hadn''t expected to encounter such a beauty in a police station. The girl in front of him was dressed in blue police uniform, wearing a police cap, different from the usual beauties, with neat short hair and not the typical fair skin of girls, but a healthy wheat color. Coupled with her somewhat stern little face, she exuded a wild beauty. Such a wild beauty was rare to come by. The moment he saw her, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. Noticing Lin Tian''s fixed gaze on his goddess, Qu Hao banged the desk fiercely and shouted, "Where are you looking? Show some respect!" "What have I done to be disrespectful!" Lin Tian wasn''t as polite with Qu Hao, and retorted. "You!" A burst of anger rose in Qu Hao as he suddenly stood up. "Knock knock!" came a series of knocks from outside, then the door opened and a policeman came in with a stack of documents. This policeman gave Lin Tian a peculiar look as he walked in, then placed the interrogation records in front of Chen Hao and Chen Yixuan, muttering quietly. All the while, he kept glancing at Lin Tian as he spoke. The murmurs amongst them prompted a flash of surprise on Qu Hao''s face, followed by disbelief as he started to rapidly flip through the records with his head down. These were all statements from bystanders. After a good while, the three finished their exchange and the policeman left the room. Slowly putting down the records, Chen Hao looked at Lin Tian, who was lounging comfortably in his chair, in disbelief, "Did you really take down all those people by yourself?" Chen Yixuan, standing next to him, was also looking at Lin Tian with a surprised face, her beautiful eyes flickering with astonishment. "I''ve said this many times already, I don''t want to repeat myself!" Lin Tian replied, irked, as he crossed his legs. While speaking, his eyes sneaked a peek at Chen Yixuan C with a beauty in view, it would be a waste not to look. Qu Hao, who was initially surprised by Lin Tian, noticed his action and, infuriated, banged on the table and rose to his feet, "You little punk, I''m talking to you. Answer properly." Lin Tian slowly turned his head, looking emotionlessly at Qu Hao, "I defeated them, how many times do you want me to say it?" "You''re that powerful?" Qu Hao looked at him incredulously. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I can kill a man with one punch!" Lin Tian stared at him coldly. "Who do you think you are?" Qu Hao said disdainfully, looking at Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed and he suddenly stood up, Hey! Whoosh! A kick tore through the air with a whistle! Bang! Crack! The solid wood desk in front of Qu Hao instantly shattered into pieces, turning into a pile of small sticks. Standing on the broken desk, Lin Tian stared coldly at the stunned Qu Hao, "Convinced now?" Chapter 43 I said, Im not little Stunned!Qu Hao stared blankly at Lin Tian, somewhat dumbfounded at the sight of the table which had turned into small wood sticks beneath his feet. How, how is this possible? To kick a solid wood table apart is difficult enough, but not impossible. But Lin Tian did not just simply scatter the table. He had kicked the entire table into thumb-sized wood sticks, meaning the whole table had been shattered! This strength, this control, could it really be human? Qu Hao gazed at Lin Tian, a look of disbelief on his face. Meanwhile, Chen Yixuan, who had been sitting quietly, was also shocked, staring at Lin Tian, her eyes glittering with astonishment. "This..." Outside the interrogation room, the chief who had been watching the situation through surveillance was also dumbfounded at the scene. "Such terrifying strength; is this guy really from Earth?" An officer watching the surveillance next to him muttered in surprise. Lin Tian, head slightly tilted back, looked at Qu Hao with a cold face. Feeling Lin Tian''s gaze upon him, Qu Hao, despite being shocked by Lin Tian''s display, did not show much reaction, merely snorting coldly with a face ashen. However, Lin Tian had just caught the look of horror in Qu Hao''s eyes. He smiled slightly and casually slid the chair back a few steps and sat down again. In that moment, because his hands were handcuffed to the chair, Lin Tian had lifted the chair along with himself. Coldly looking at Lin Tian and then glancing at the shattered wood table on the ground, Qu Hao left the interrogation room with an extremely unsightly expression and a snort as he pushed open the door. Since the room''s table was broken, Lin Tian was taken to another room to continue giving his statement. Half an hour later, the matter had been clarified, and it was pretty much as Lin Tian had described. Lin Tian was acting in self-defense, and there was no issue with him. Since Lin Tian was merely acting in self-defense, Chen Yixuan went over and bent down to unlock Lin Tian''s handcuffs, preparing to release him. As Chen Yixuan bent down and approached, Lin Tian caught sight of her full chest straining against her blue police uniform, creating an exceptionally tempting silhouette. And as the distance closed, a delicate fragrance wafted into Lin Tian''s nostrils. "Okay, you can go now." After unlocking Lin Tian''s handcuffs, Chen Yixuan stood up with a cold expression. Despite being somewhat shocked by Lin Tian''s strength, Chen Yixuan was not fond of his personality. Read exclusive chapters at empire "Beautiful, what''s your name!" Rubbing his slightly swollen wrists, Lin Tian stood up and asked with a cheeky grin. Chen Yixuan''s eyebrow twitched, "What? You want to stay here? Hurry up and leave." Lin Tian pursed his lips, having hit a wall, and could only walk out of the interrogation room feeling a bit gloomy. "Lin Tian!" As soon as he walked out of the interrogation room, Lin Tian''s mother Shi Qing quickly approached. Shi Qing''s eyes were slightly red, showing she had cried recently. Scanning the area, Lin Tian noticed that besides his mother, his father, his younger sister Lin Fang, as well as Bu Mengting and her uncle and aunt had all come. Glancing over them, Lin Tian focused his gaze on his mother and shook his head, comforting her, "Mom, I''m fine." "As long as you''re fine, that''s good; let''s go home," Shi Qing said with her hands gripping Lin Tian''s tightly, her voice full of relief. She had been truly frightened earlier. "Alright, let''s go home." ** Unknowingly, twenty days passed. Because of the incident, Shi Qing kept a close watch on Lin Tian, giving him very little freedom. Although he was rather helpless, he still obediently played the role of a good student for a while. Perhaps because things were too calm, Lin Tian had not received a single task in those twenty days. After twenty days, the incident had gradually faded from memory. Meanwhile, the college entrance exam was drawing nearer each day. There was just one week left until June 7th, meaning the high school exam was only a week away. With one week left until the high school exam, the school, as usual, gave the students a week off. They suspended classes to let the students relax. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On June 1st, on the second day of the vacation, Lin Tian called Bu Mengting, "It''s so hot today; Mengting, are you going swimming this afternoon?" "Your mom agreed to let you out?" came Bu Mengting''s sweet voice from the other end of the phone. "Don''t worry. My mom''s not keeping such a tight leash on me now," Lin Tian assured confidently. "Alright then, I''ll call a few classmates as well." "Hmm, sounds good." After hanging up, Lin Tian thought for a moment and then dialed He Qianqian''s number. "Hello?" A somewhat languid female voice came through from the other end of the phone. Hearing the voice, Lin Tian chuckled, "You haven''t gotten out of bed yet?" "Nope, I watched movies too late last night; I''m so sleepy!" she said, and through the phone came a languid yawn. "Better get up now, the sun''s already shining on your butt. If you don''t wake up soon, I might come over to warm your bed!" Lin Tian said with a mischievous laugh. "Don''t even try it; I''ll report you, you know. Don''t come over, you''ll get caught," she cautioned. "Heh, hasn''t it been fine all this time? Don''t you miss me?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, still laughing playfully. During this period, Lin Tian had frequented He Qianqian''s bed and had become very familiar with it. On the other side of the phone, He Qianqian rolled her eyes, her expression revealing a sense of helplessness. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Alright, tell me, what''s up?" With He Qianqian''s understanding of Lin Tian, a call so early in the morning definitely meant something was up. "Well, it''s like this, Mengting said she wants to go swimming this afternoon, are you in?" "Swimming, huh..." He Qianqian thought for a bit, then nodded and said, "Let''s go, it''s been a while since I''ve had some fun." "Alright, I''ll contact you later when it''s time." "Babe, blow me a kiss!" Saying so, Lin Tian blew a kiss towards the phone. Listening to Lin Tian''s teasing words on the phone, He Qianqian felt a wave of helplessness. Shaking her head, she said goodbye and then hung up the phone. At three in the afternoon, a group of eight people took a taxi to Huiquan Swimming Pool. Among the eight, Lin Tian was the only male; all the others were girls. "Let''s go in." After getting off the taxi and glancing at the swimming pool, Lin Tian said. The group entered the swimming pool and found that it was quite crowded; naturally it was summer, and the weather was very hot, attracting many people to come and swim. When Lin Tian and his group arrived, they drew a lot of attention. After all, having that many youthful and attractive girls enter all at once, it was impossible not to turn heads. As the only guy in the group, Lin Tian naturally went up to the front desk to pay. After paying, under the guidance of a waiter, Lin Tian and the girls headed to their respective changing rooms. Arriving at the men''s changing room, Lin Tian found the facilities to be quite good, with each person having their own private room, their own locker, and a place to shower with hot water. There was even shower gel and shampoo provided. Seeing the setup, Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction; the entry fee of fifty yuan per person was well spent. Quickly changing clothes, taking a quick shower, and donning his swimsuit and swim cap, Lin Tian stood in front of the mirror to take a good look at himself. The reflection in the mirror may not have been a heartthrob, but the muscular physique was bound to make many girls scream. Ever since acquiring the "Ox Power Technique," Lin Tian''s physique had undergone a radical transformation. His height remained the same at 1.70 meters, but his once slightly frail body was nowhere to be seen. Evenly distributed muscles could be seen all over his body, especially when looking at the eight-pack abs, Lin Tian was even more satisfied. The muscles on Lin Tian''s body were not the exaggerated, bulging type, but rather appeared very proportional, the epitome of a golden ratio. Satisfied with his inspection, Lin Tian nodded and turned to walk out of the changing room. Wearing a swim cap and trunks, Lin Tian stepped out of the changing room. As soon as he walked out, Lin Tian noticed that the rate at which people turned their heads to look at him shot up instantly. Both boys and girls were repeatedly turning around to glance at him. There was no helping it; Lin Tian''s physique truly drew a lot of attention. When Lin Tian came out, the chattering front desk girls at the counter immediately froze, some staring at him blankly with a mysterious light twinkling in their eyes. They didn''t expect that Lin Tian''s seemingly weak body could have such perfect muscles. And the boys who saw Lin Tian''s perfect physique all wore looks of envy. Raising an eyebrow with a slight smile, Lin Tian passed by the counter towards the opposite corridor to wait for the girls to come out. Lin Tian didn''t have to wait long when suddenly, with a "click," one of the changing room doors opened. Leaning against the wall, Lin Tian turned his head, and upon seeing who it was, his mind went blank and he felt his mouth go dry. "This, this..." "What''s up, what are you looking at?" As soon as she came out, He Qianqian, who saw Lin Tian not far away, walked over with a smile. "Don''t you know you''re tempting people to commit a crime like that?" Lin Tian looked up and down at He Qianqian, feeling his mouth go dry. "What are you thinking, little brat!" He Qianqian obviously knew what Lin Tian meant, gently tapping his forehead while chastising him. "I told you, I''m not little!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, slightly dissatisfied. "Really?" He Qianqian smiled teasingly at Lin Tian. "If I say I am, then I am!" "Ow, what are you doing!" "Click!" Just then, the sound of a door opening suddenly rang out. Lin Tian was startled and hurriedly backed away. "What are you guys doing? Teacher He, why is your face so red?" Bu Mengting, who had just come out, looked at Lin Tian and He Qianqian with a puzzled face. Then suspiciously eyed He Qianqian, whose face was flushed red. Chapter 44 You Have a Mole Above "It''s nothingI was just joking around with Teacher He just now!" Lin Tian looked at Bu Mengting somewhat guiltily, not sure if she had noticed anything just before.. "Really?" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian skeptically, her eyes filled with a bit of confusion. "Click! Click!" At that moment, the sound of doors opening could be heard, followed by several girls walking out of their rooms in swimsuits. "Wow, Lin Tian, you''re in such great shapehow could you be so exaggerated? How do you train?" As soon as they emerged, the girls immediately turned their attention to Lin Tian, exclaiming in surprise at the well-defined muscles on his body. The exclamations from the girls distracted Bu Mengting from her suspicions as well, and she turned her gaze to Lin Tian, taking in his perfect muscles with a slight hint of surprise. "Hehe, not bad," Lin Tian said with a forced laugh, his heart feeling a bit guilty from the previous incident, while his gaze subconsciously swept across the girls. Upon looking, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. You couldn''t tell, but the girls in the class really had something going for themdespite their young age, what should stick out did, and what should curve did. What caught Lin Tian''s attention the most were the two girls wearing bikinis. How is that any different from coming out in underwear? "Hey, where are you looking?" Seeing Lin Tian''s gaze unabashedly scanning the girls'' chests and lower parts, Bu Mengting looked at him disapprovingly. "Hehe..." Lin Tian nervously laughed and turned away his head, but his eyes still couldn''t help stealing glances. What surprised him was that a few of the girls, upon catching his gaze, intentionally pushed out their full chests. "Looks like I still have some charm!" Lin Tian thought to himself, somewhat narcissistically. "Alright, let''s go inside," said He Qianqian, having regained her composure after the brief interruption, signaling for everyone to stop their frolicking and walk. "Let''s go, let''s head in!" The group walked through the corridor, passing the front desk to enter the swimming pool area. As they passed the front desk, almost everyone''s gaze was drawn to Lin Tian and his group. With so many beautiful women, it was impossible not to attract attention, and even Lin Tian gathered many looks due to his perfect figure. Unfazed, they continued through the hallway, passing the channel and directly entering the swimming pool area. Glancing around the interior, Lin Tian''s first thought was that the pool was quite large, spanning over a thousand square meters, and also quite crowded. "Let''s go down there, that''s the shallow end!" After scanning the area, Bu Mengting suddenly pointed towards the right side of the swimming pool. "Then let''s go," the group agreed, and moved towards it. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Awesome!" The moment Lin Tian hit the water, he shouted out in sheer refreshment. With the sun still shining brightly and the high outside temperatures, hitting the water gave Lin Tian a rush of cool relief. The shallow end was too crowded, with barely any space between people. Lin Tian glanced at the girls and said, "It''s too packed here. If you know how to swim, we should move forward a bit. It''s less crowded there." "I''m not very good at swimming, I''ll just stay here," Lin Tian finished speaking and immediately a few girls, including Bu Mengting, who was also not very skilled at swimming, chimed in. "Alright then, I''ll go ahead and have some fun!" Lin Tian nodded and decided to explore deeper waters, wanting to enjoy a good swim since it had been a long time. As he was about to leave, Lin Tian turned to look at He Qianqian beside him and asked, "Teacher He, are you staying here too?" "It''s too crowded here; I''ll go forwards too," said He Qianqian, not wishing to stay in the crowded shallow end since her swimming was quite good. "Alright then, let''s head on," Lin Tian said to Bu Mengting and took the lead to swim ahead. "Splash! Splash!" Lin Tian had only swum a few meters doggy-style when he heard the sound of splashing water behind him, and turning his head, he saw it was He Qianqian. Lin Tian stopped to wait for her. When He Qianqian caught up to him, he proposed with a cheeky smile, "My dear Teacher He, how about a race to see who can swim to the other side first? The loser has to grant the winner one request." He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a smile that was not quite a smile and nodded, "No problem. Let''s start!" and she immediately set off swimming. "Hey, you''re cheating!" Lin Tian shouted from behind. He Qianqian paid him no mind and swam swiftly forward. Watching He Qianqian race away, Lin Tian pursed his lips. He had to admit her swimming skills were very goodboth her form and speed were impressive. Compared to her, Lin Tian''s swimming was awful. Aside from a bit of backstroke, he could only manage the doggy paddle. His technique was an utter defeat. If it had been the past, he certainly would have lost, but now... Gazing at his bulging muscles, Lin Tian smirked slightly. "Whoo!" He Qianqian moved her arms rhythmically and took quick breaths. She was fast, and the boundary was getting closer. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was nowhere to be seen behind her. "Almost there!" With only seven or eight meters to go, He Qianqian picked up her pace. As she swam rapidly, moving her arms, she thought to herself, "That guy Lin Tian must''ve been left far behind by now." She had agreed to the bet precisely because she saw how ridiculous Lin Tian''s dog paddle looked. Competing in speed with a dog paddle against her? Impossible! And to prevent any accidents, He Qianqian had even started a bit early, not quite playing fair. "That kid''s been thrown off by now, right?" With the boundary drawing closer, He Qianqian sped up even more, looking forward to seeing Lin Tian''s dejected face. "My dear Ms. Qianqian, don''t you think this is a bit unfair?" Just when He Qianqian was imagining Lin Tian''s frustrated expression, a familiar voice came from her left. "What the..." He Qianqian turned her head in astonishment. It was Lin Tian! Indeed, it was Lin Tian. At that moment, Lin Tian was sliding along with his less-than-graceful doggy paddle. But his hand movements were incredibly fast! He Qianqian stared, dumbfounded, at Lin Tian. To her, Lin Tian''s hands underwater looked like they were digging through soil with lightning speed. There''s a doggy paddle that fast? He Qianqian was taken by surprise. In the midst of He Qianqian''s astonishment, Lin Tian swiftly passed her and was the first to reach the boundary. Upon reaching the boundary, Lin Tian stopped, turned around, and with a smile teased He Qianqian, "Dear Teacher He, I won!" He Qianqian swam over with an annoyed face, glared fiercely at Lin Tian and then glanced at Lin Tian''s hands, "Those are dog paws!" "Dog paws couldn''t be that powerful. Remember, oh, you have to grant me a request, fair and square!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, grinning. . "Spit it out, what is it!" He Qianqian leaned against the edge of the swimming pool, clearly irritated. Lin Tian walked over with a grin, stared at He Qianqian''s fair and lovely face and said with a twinkle in his eye, "How about I touch it?" "Touch it, touch where?" He Qianqian eyed Lin Tian warily. Because Lin Tian had been shamelessly making his way to her room for some time now, she had already been kissed by him. He Qianqian shook her head determinedly, rejecting Lin Tian, "Impossible!" "Then let me have a look!" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian with an impish grin and glanced down through the water. At that depth, the water barely reached their necks, and through the water Lin Tian could only vaguely see the black swimsuit on He Qianqian''s body. Noticing where Lin Tian''s gaze was directed, He Qianqian slapped him lightly on the head while scolding, "What are you thinking? No, choose something else!" "What''s the big deal? It''s not like I haven''t seen it before!" Lin Tian pouted, rubbing his head, muttering under his breath. Hearing this, He Qianqian was shocked and stared intently at Lin Tian, "What are you saying, what have you seen?" "Actually, I''ve already seen it there!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, his smile turning somewhat sly. "Impossible!" He Qianqian was incredulous. But despite her disbelief, He Qianqian''s eyes darted around as she tried to recall if she had ever given Lin Tian such an opportunity. But there was none! Seeing how flustered He Qianqian was, Lin Tian leaned in close, whispering in her ear with a warm breath, "You have a black mole up there, very sexy!" "..." He Qianqian instantly tensed up, eyes wide with shock! After a while, He Qianqian turned and looked incredulously at Lin Tian. How, how did he know? How did he know she had a mole there? Impossible! It couldn''t be possible for him to know. He Qianqian stared blankly at Lin Tian for quite a while before she asked in a cold voice, "How did you know?" "When you were putting on your swimsuit earlier, you didn''t wear it properly, I saw it from underwater!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, still grinning. What? He Qianqian was startled, quickly reaching down to check with her hand! Intact! No! She had worn her swimsuit perfectly, wrapped up tight! He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian, her eyes wide in disbelief. Seeing the look in He Qianqian''s eyes, Lin Tian could only surrender, with a tone of resignation, he said, "Alright, alright, I was actually just tricking you, I didn''t see anything, I was guessing!" Guessing? He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, puzzled. How could a guess be so accurate? But if it wasn''t a guess, how did he know? Seeing the confused look on He Qianqian''s face, Lin Tian moved closer, chuckling, while his hand under the water secretly reached for He Qianqian''s thigh: Find your next read on empire "Judging by your shocked expression just now, it seems I guessed correctly! Teacher, who would have thought you had a mole there. I''ve read in books that people with moles there tend to have strong ''Vitality''!" "What are you talking about, I warn you, I..." He Qianqian''s voice suddenly stopped as her eyes widened. While she was speaking, Lin Tian''s hand under the water had stealthily reached for her. "What are you doing?" After a moment of shock, He Qianqian snapped out of it, trying to dodge away, but Lin Tian caught her and after giving her a firm rub, he finally let go. Looking at the furious and blushing He Qianqian, Lin Tian stuck out his tongue, somewhat sheepishly saying, "You agreed to the bet!" He Qianqian took a deep breath, her face a picture of resignation. She wanted to scold Lin Tian, but found it difficult to start. If it were anyone else, she would have screamed by now, but this man was Lin Tian. Despite not wanting anything more to develop with Lin Tian, she couldn''t deny that she did like him a bit. Facing the person she liked, she couldn''t bring herself to utter those scolding words. "Ah, this little nemesis!" He Qianqian sighed inwardly, looking at the somewhat apprehensive Lin Tian, she said helplessly, "Let it go this time, but don''t you dare do this again." "Not angry anymore?" Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian was delighted. "Phew!" He Qianqian, with a flushed face, glared hard at Lin Tian and, with a kick of her legs, swam quickly away to somewhere else. Watching He Qianqian swim away like a mermaid, Lin Tian''s lips curled into a slight smile, knowing that their relationship had taken a step further. A woman''s hardest moment is the first time, and once that has passed, everything else becomes easier, just like kissing someone for the first time in a romance. The first kiss is difficult, but once it happens, the following kisses come much more easily. Lin Tian had succeeded today, and it would be much easier for him in the future. Of course, Lin Tian''s actions today were somewhat forceful, but as long as the other person liked him, a little compulsion might actually hasten the development of their relationship, as long as it was not off-putting. Clearly, although He Qianqian was a bit upset, she wasn''t to the point of disgust. This was also because Lin Tian''s advances were not too aggressive. "Someday, you''ll become my real woman!" Lin Tian murmured with a faint smile, watching He Qianqian swim in the distance. He looked quietly at the distant He Qianqian, and suddenly, the smile on Lin Tian''s face slowly turned cold. With a stony expression, Lin Tian kicked off and quickly swam towards He Qianqian using the doggy paddle. Chapter 45 You Wont Die If You Dont Seek Death "Huff, huff!" After leaving Lin Tian, He Qianqian swam quickly, not stopping until she felt a distance between her and Lin Tian.At this moment, He Qianqian''s fair face was still slightly flushed, feeling a tad warm. He Qianqian reached out to touch her cheek, feeling a bit of a burning sensation. She bit her lip lightly, a flicker of annoyance and shyness in her eyes, "That kid!" The thought of that hand underwater made her heart race. She was annoyed by Lin Tian''s behavior just now. However, for some reason, she had felt a certain response below. At this thought, He Qianqian felt a wave of embarrassment. She quickly shook her head, took a deep breath, and swam forward again. Not far from He Qianqian, she did not notice two young men, about one meter eighty tall, with tattoos on their arms, staring fixedly at her swimming. "Old Dog, this woman is nice! Top-notch!" said the slightly fatter one next to him, eyes gleaming lecherously as he watched He Qianqian. "Indeed, she''s very fresh, very clean, much better than the girls we had fun with yesterday!" "What do you mean ''much better''? She blows them out of the water!" "Shall we go over and chat with this beauty?" Old Dog asked Pig Head with a smile. "Of course!" Pig Head raised his eyebrows and replied with a grin. Then, the two of them headed straight for He Qianqian. "Huff!" He Qianqian surfaced, wiped the water off her face, and took a deep breath. Opening her eyes that had been obscured by water, He Qianqian was somewhat surprised to find two burly young men beside her unexpectedly. Seeing the tattoos on their arms, He Qianqian subconsciously classified these two as bad news. And the following statements from the two men confirmed He Qianqian''s suspicions. Seeing He Qianqian surface, Pig Head looked at her pretty face with a grin, "Beauty, nice skills!" Giving the two men a sweep with her eyes, He Qianqian ignored them. Her usual approach to such people was to avoid and ignore them. So, He Qianqian turned around, intending to leave. But as soon as she turned, she came to a halt; another person was blocking her path ahead. Old Dog stood in He Qianqian''s way with a chuckle, "Beauty, don''t be in such a hurry to leave. We mean no harm; we just want to make friends." "Yeah, just making friends. Don''t be so cruel!" said Pig Head with a grin, his gaze repeatedly wandering over He Qianqian''s submerged body, his lewd look not even slightly concealed. He Qianqian, with a cold face and expressionless, said, "No need, I have something else to do. If I have time, we can chat another time." With that, He Qianqian turned towards another direction, planning to leave. But she was quickly blocked again. With a roguish smile on his face, Pig Head looked at He Qianqian, "Why wait for next time? Might as well seize the day. It''s just a chat!" It seemed that the two men were determined not to let her leave. He Qianqian was nervous inside and instinctively looked in Lin Tian''s direction. At this moment, the first person He Qianqian thought of was Lin Tian. "What''s wrong?" Just as He Qianqian looked up, a familiar voice came from behind her. Hearing this voice brought joy to He Qianqian, and the tension in her heart was immediately relieved. ``` "What''s the matter?" Lin Tian quickly came to He Qianqian''s side, giving the two men beside her a cold glance. Even though both of these men were about 1.8 meters tall with bulging muscles on their arms, and tattoos inked on them, obviously not the sort to be tangled with lightly, Lin Tian was not the least bit intimidated by them. If they dared to get cocky, Lin Tian wouldn''t mind teaching them why flowers are so red! Seeing Lin Tian approaching, He Qianqian felt much more relieved, well aware of Lin Tian''s capabilities. However, He Qianqian didn''t want to stir up trouble and shook her head at Lin Tian, "It''s nothing, let''s go." Saying that, He Qianqian turned around and prepared to leave. Lin Tian gave the two men a cool look and, without a word, turned to leave as well. After all, there hadn''t been any actual conflict, and Lin Tian wasn''t the type to start fights with everyone he saw. In Lin Tian''s view, he had let the two men off easy, but Lao Zhu and Lao Gou didn''t see it that way. At first, they were taken aback when a man approached them, but their concern disappeared when they saw it was just a kid. Especially when they saw the kid looking at them with a warning look, it made them even more annoyed. Warning? Did this little brat think he could warn them? So, when He Qianqian and Lin Tian were walking away, Lao Zhu cursed from behind, "Hey kid, what''s with that look? What, you think you''re better than me?" Hearing this curse, Lin Tian paused and his expression turned extremely ugly. "Don''t mind him!" Noticing Lin Tian''s reaction, He Qianqian grabbed his arm and shook her head. She really didn''t want Lin Tian to cause trouble. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian ignored it and prepared to leave with He Qianqian. But after just a few steps, the cursing behind them grew more intense and louder: "Damn it, kid, watch yourself next time or I''ll break your damn legs!" Lao Zhu''s voice was loud, and the sudden outburst of cursing made the whole swimming pool go silent, with everyone turning their gazes towards them. Fearing that Lin Tian would rush over and start a fight, He Qianqian held onto his arm tightly, blocking his path forward. Lin Tian''s face turned iron-blue as he followed He Qianqian forward. To Lao Zhu and Lao Gou, Lin Tian''s lack of retaliation was seen as cowardice, especially under the gaze of the entire pool, making their cursing even more intense and vulgar: "Little brat, have you grown a dick yet? If you dare glare at me again, I''ll gouge out your eyes!" "Kid, just get lost. If I get annoyed, you''ll be licking my xx!" Lao Gou taunted from behind. Lin Tian stopped in his tracks, his face an iron-blue, head slightly lowered, muttering to himself, "You don''t die till you try to." Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold light flickering within. With a small flick of his hand, Lin Tian shook off He Qianqian''s grip on his arm and turned around with a cold face, heading towards the two men at a brisk pace. "Lin Tian, where are you going? Come back!" He Qianqian called anxiously. Lin Tian''s face was cold, and without a word, he quickened his pace towards the two men. "You don''t die till you try to," he said again. Lin Tian''s cold gaze fixed on the jeering men, as he quickly strode forward. At that moment, the water in the swimming pool reached his neck and the strong resistance made it nearly impossible for a normal person to move quickly. ``` But under Lin Tian''s formidable strength, the resistance of the water seemed nonexistent. With the powerful movement of Lin Tian''s legs, the water beneath was forcibly parted. Seeing Lin Tian charging angrily towards them, Lao Zhu and his partner were not afraid but rather somewhat excited. This kid dares to come over, great, I''ve been itching for a fight. In their opinion, Lin Tian was just asking for a beating. Not to mention their years of fighting experience, let''s talk about size; both of them stood at 1.8 meters, while Lin Tian was only 1.7 meters talla complete mismatch. Moreover, it was two against one on their side. No matter how you looked at it, Lin Tian was sure to be beaten without any suspense! Not only did Lao Zhu and his partner think so, but others at the pool also believed Lin Tian was bound to suffer. Some of the older spectators even thought Lin Tian was too impulsive. However, the scene that ensued took everyone by surprise. Lin Tian quickly approached them, and as he did, a sneer surfaced on Lao Zhu''s face: "Kid, are you coming over to kneel and lick my xx?" "Lick your mother''s x!" Lin Tian glared with narrowed eyes, and suddenly reached out his hand to grab at Lao Zhu''s headthen ruthlessly pressed down! Splash! Lao Zhu''s head was forcibly pushed down by Lin Tian''s single hand! Down into the water! Seeing this, Lao Gou beside him was stunned. But before he could react, a strong hand suddenly grabbed his hair and an irresistible force came from above! He was ruthlessly pressed down! Splash! Lao Gou''s head was also forcibly pushed under the water by Lin Tian! Lin Tian, with a cold face, grabbed one head in each hand and ruthlessly submerged them in the water! Bubble bubble! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The water in the swimming pool started churning violently as the two struggled desperately below! Lin Tian''s face remained cold, his muscles taut, while the two frantically clawed at his arms. He pressed down hard! It took a full twenty seconds before Lin Tian let their heads come up! "Huff huff!" Once above water, both gasped for air, looking utterly disheveled! But before they could catch their breath for a few seconds, an overwhelming force once again came from above their heads! Pressed down hard! Lin Tian, mercilessly, pushed their heads back under the water again! "Lin Tian, stop it!" He Qianqian finally got there, looking anxiously at Lin Tian. Lin Tian, with a cold face, didn''t say a word, his hands still pressing down hard, showing no mercy! If they don''t want to save face, then feel my wrath! Lin Tian was furious! Twenty seconds later, Lin Tian pulled both up by the hair once more! "Huff huff!" They greedily gasped for air, but within two seconds, another overpowering force bore down on their heads! Forcibly! Their heads were pushed under by Lin Tian yet again! Silence! Silence! The scene went completely silent! The vast swimming pool quieted down! Everyone watched, dumbfounded, at this violent spectacle! After pressing them down and pulling them up four or five times, Lin Tian finally let them go. When Lin Tian released them, they were nearly powerless, their faces pale and bloodless, their eyes bulging slightly outward. "Huff huff!" They greedily gasped for big breaths, and it took a full thirty seconds for them to recover their strength. Once they got their breath back, Lao Zhu glared at Lin Tian, gasping angrily, "Kid..." "What?" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, cutting off Lao Zhu''s words. Seeing Lin Tian''s stern face, Lao Zhu wisely shut his mouth. He was genuinely scared. Seeing that the two had smartly closed their mouths, Lin Tian scoffed coldly and barked, "Get lost!" Lao Zhu and his partner glared at Lin Tian with resentment. Despite wanting to tear Lin Tian apart, they didn''t dare to say anything. They dragged their weary bodies away obediently. Watching them leave obediently, Lin Tian sneered disdainfully. "Lin Tian, you were a bit impulsive," He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with some concern. She wasn''t worried about Lin Tian getting hurt, but she was worried about his impulsive nature that could lead him into trouble in the future. "I know, but there''s a limit to what one can endure," Lin Tian replied, aware that He Qianqian meant well. In the past, Lin Tian would have swallowed his pride since there''s no benefit to being a hot-headed hero. However, now there was no need for him to tolerate such behavior. With the Supernatural Ability System, he might not be invincible, but he certainly didn''t consider a few hoodlums worthy of his concern. If he had to tolerate even this small irritation with the Supernatural Ability System, then what''s the point? Seeing that Lin Tian showed no sign of reflection, He Qianqian shook her head and then said, "Let''s go quickly. I don''t think they''re good people. If they bring others and block our way, that would be troublesome." "Yeah, let''s go." Lin Tian agreed with this suggestion. Although he wasn''t afraid of these people, fighting was always bad. Let''s not talk about his mother''s nagging; it would be no good if some of the girls got hurt. Relieved to see Lin Tian agreeing, He Qianqian felt some relief. At least Lin Tian didn''t have the arrogance of thinking he was the best in the world. Lin Tian still had rationality. "Okay, we''ll tell Mengting and the others to stop playing and go back," He Qianqian said, as she looked around and found Bu Mengting, then immediately walked towards her direction. And at this time, Bu Mengting and the others were also walking towards Lin Tian''s group. Chapter 46 Disaster Having located Bu Mengting and the others, Lin Tian and He Qianqian walked toward them.A few minutes later, the two of them met up with Bu Mengting and her group. Glancing at the somewhat nervous girls, He Qianqian spoke up, "Let''s head back; I''m afraid they''ll bring reinforcements for revenge." The girls naturally had no objections to He Qianqian''s suggestion. To be honest, they were still quite nervous. After all, not everyone could remain calm after the scene that had just unfolded. As they were leaving the swimming pool, Lin Tian noticed some of the girls were stealthily glancing at him. Their looks were a mix of curiosity and fear. The fierce outburst Lin Tian had just displayed took them all by surprise. They couldn''t imagine the usually amiable Lin Tian could become so violent. After scanning the girls, Lin Tian didn''t mind and continued to leave the pool with them toward the changing rooms of the swimming center, ready to change and leave. Arriving at the corridor, Lin Tian parted ways with the girls as the changing rooms were in different directions. Just as Lin Tian was about to enter his room, a staff member of the swimming center looked around cautiously before approaching him. Lin Tian stopped walking and curiously turned to look at him. After checking his surroundings again and making sure no one was around, Wang Hong quietly came up to Lin Tian and whispered, "You should leave quickly; those guys are all hoodlums, and they''ve certainly called for reinforcements now!" Lin Tian looked at him somewhat surprised, then nodded and whispered a thankful word. After speaking with Lin Tian, Wang Hong checked anxiously around one last time before hurriedly leaving. The reason Wang Hong came to warn Lin Tian was that he never liked those men who harassed girls at the swimming center every day. Since Wang Hong couldn''t antagonize them, he was naturally happy to see someone teaching them a lesson today. According to Wang Hong, if Lin Tian didn''t leave quickly, he would definitely be at a disadvantage when they brought reinforcements. Lin Tian didn''t know about Wang Hong''s worries, but even so, he changed his clothes quickly, needing just a minute. After changing, Lin Tian went to the front desk, reclaimed the deposit for his locker key, and then strolled leisurely toward the women''s changing room corridor. Lin Tian looked very calm, not nervous at all, his steps unhurried. Although he didn''t want to stir up trouble, he wasn''t panicked by those people. In Lin Tian''s view, keeping out of their way was already quite accommodating. Unaware of Lin Tian''s confidence, Wang Hong shook his head disbelievingly as he watched Lin Tian''s carefree manner. Still so leisurely at a time like this? Was he not afraid of being beaten? Wang Hong was truly speechless about Lin Tian. Lin Tian walked unhurriedly to the women''s changing room corridor. Possibly worried about retaliation, the girls changed very quickly. Just as Lin Tian arrived at the corridor, several girls came out of their rooms. Most of their hair was still wet, too rushed to use a hairdryer. As he glanced at the girls'' wet hair, Lin Tian suggested, "How about you dry your hair first?" Tossing her somewhat damp hair, He Qianqian shook her head, "Let''s go; we''ll take care of it back home!" Hearing He Qianqian''s words, the other girls nodded repeatedly. Clearly, they shared He Qianqian''s view. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing that the girls didn''t care, Lin Tian didn''t insist and nodded, "Okay, let''s go." As Lin Tian and his group were leaving the swimming center, everyone in the center''s lobby turned their eyes toward them. They were all aware of what had happened in the swimming center. Once outside the swimming center, Lin Tian looked around and then asked, "Are we taking the bus or a taxi?" "Let''s take a taxi. I..." He Qianqian hadn''t finished her sentence when suddenly a series of rapid screeching sounds interrupted her. "Shhh~!" A series of abrupt screeching sounds drew everyone''s attention. Two black Santanas and four or five motorcycles violently stopped at the entrance to the swimming center, blocking Lin Tian and his group''s path. Whoosh whoosh~! A bunch of people clamored down from the motorcycles and cars. "It''s that guy, brothers, get him!" Old Pig stared venomously at Lin Tian. Seeing this crowd, Lin Tian chuckled bitterly, realizing he couldn''t avoid a fight today. In the instant the group charged him, Lin Tian burst forward, choosing to meet them head-on. Seeing a crowd descend all at once outside, Wang Hong, who had been watching Lin Tian, tightened up, then internally started to rant, "Kid, I told you to be quick, and you weren''t. You were taking your sweet time, and now look at the mess you''re in!" Wang Hong complained internally, feeling Lin Tian did not see him as worth heeding and predicted Lin Tian would suffer a harsh beating. Yet, what transpired next completely defied Wang Hong''s expectations. Wang Hong stared dumbfounded at the scene unfolding outside the swimming center, disbelief on his face. Not just Wang Hong, everyone in the swimming center''s lobby was also shocked at the scene outside. How could this be? This was the thought on everyone''s mind. Looking at the scene outside, everyone inside the swimming pool couldn''t believe their eyes, feeling somewhat dazed. Wang Hong stared blankly outside, hardly believing what he was seeing. At first, when those people had surrounded Lin Tianyi and his company, Wang Hong thought Lin Tian was definitely going to be beaten up this time. It was inevitable since the other side had more than a dozen people, some even wielding clubs, while Lin Tian was the only man on his side, and he was unarmed. Lin Tian was definitely going to get hammered! But the next scene made Wang Hong''s eyes nearly pop out of his head. As those people charged at Lin Tian, he charged at them instead. Like a tiger entering a flock of sheep! It wasn''t Lin Tian who got beaten up, but Lin Tian who was doing the beating! Lin Tian was thrashing ten people! Fast! The first impression Lin Tian gave Wang Hong was speed, he was too fast! Wang Hong even felt like Lin Tian''s movements were creating blurs. Lin Tian was so quick that, despite the large number of opponents, not many attacks actually landed on him. Strong! Next, Wang Hong felt that Lin Tian''s strength was overwhelming! Every time Lin Tian threw a punch or kicked, someone would definitely fly out. It could be said that each of Lin Tian''s punches and kicks could disable one person''s ability to attack. Thrashing! Overpowering! Because of Lin Tian''s incredible speed and strength, it ended up being Lin Tian alone overpowering a dozen others! Ten seconds! Even in less than ten seconds, the group that was originally fuming was all lying on the ground groaning constantly! None of them were standing anymore! Quiet! Everyone was just staring blankly at Lin Tian. Observing the people lying on the ground who couldn''t get up, Lin Tian shook his head and chuckled bitterly. Actually, Lin Tian didn''t want to get involved like this since it had caused quite a scene. If the police got involved, it would be troublesome. Lin Tian didn''t want to end up in the police station again as his mother definitely wouldn''t let him off easily. Glancing at those who couldn''t get up, Lin Tian looked up at the somewhat dazed He Qianqian and others and said, "Let''s hurry up and leave!" "Huh?" He Qianqian and the others were stunned for a moment, snapping back to reality after hearing Lin Tian''s words. The frantic scene just now not only stunned the people inside the swimming pool but also left He Qianqian and others, except for Bu Mengting, completely astonished. He Qianqian realized that over the course of just one month, Lin Tian''s strength seemed to have massively increased from what it had been in the park. "Let''s go." After giving He Qianqian and the others who were still a bit dazed another look, Lin Tian urged them. "Oh? Oh! Then, let''s go!" He Qianqian understood what Lin Tian meant and quickly agreed once she came back to her senses. "Beep beep" However, just as they were about to leave, suddenly a police car with its siren blaring swiftly drove up. Screech~! A sharp brake sound echoed. Seeing the police exit the car, Lin Tian was at a loss for words; were the police in China this quick to respond now? What made Lin Tian even more speechless was that the arriving officer was someone he knew. Chen Yixuan! After getting out of the car, Chen Yixuan was shocked to see people collapsed all over the ground, and after a brief scan, she spotted Lin Tian nearby with a resigned expression on his face. Seeing Lin Tian, a realization flashed through Chen Yixuan''s mind: "If it''s this guy, that''s normal." "Hmph! Fighting again! It won''t be so easy to let you go this time!" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian with a frosty gaze. Noticing Chen Yixuan''s icy look, Lin Tian gave a bitter smile. This is bad! Chapter 47 Being Despised An hour later, in the interrogation room of the police station, Chen Yixuan knocked vigorously on the table and measured Lin Tian up and down with a playful gaze, "Tell me, what''s the situation this time!""Officer, it really wasn''t my fault, those guys insisted on causing trouble!" Lin Tian sat in the chair, looking innocently at Chen Yixuan. This time, his hands hadn''t been cuffed. "Have some respect, what''s with the casual address, call me Officer!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Bin sitting beside Chen Yixuan slammed the table and glared at Lin Tian with dissatisfaction. Chen Yixuan was the goddess of the single men in the police station, and the way Lin Tian looked at and behaved towards Chen Yixuan made him very uncomfortable. Lin Tian glanced at Wang Bin, guessed what was going on, and pursed his lips without saying anything. "Others looking for you? I think it''s the other way around! Who was it that rushed over and pressed someone under water? Quite bold of you!" Chen Yixuan ignored Wang Bin''s outburst and continued to stare icily at Lin Tian. Before interrogating Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan had already gotten a preliminary understanding of the incident. Lin Tian curled his lips in disdain, "It''s because they were mouthing off too much!" "Well, if you maintain that attitude, get ready to be locked up for a few days!" Seeing Lin Tian showing no signs of remorse, Chen Yixuan looked at him with a cold laugh. "Ah? No, can''t I just admit my mistake and that''ll be the end of it?" The moment Lin Tian heard he might be locked up for a few days, he was startled and quickly protested. This time, since he had thrown the first punch and the other party might indeed find a reason to lock him up for a few days, he was worried. Just as Chen Yixuan was about to say something, the door to the interrogation room suddenly opened, and a young police officer with a solemn face pushed open the door. "Sister Chen..." The police officer opened the door, scanned Chen Yixuan, and seemed hesitant to speak. Seeing the officer''s solemn expression, Chen Yixuan''s heart sank and, paying no further attention to Lin Tian, she quickly got up and walked over. She left the room with the police officer, making sure to close the interrogation room door behind her. Noticing Chen Yixuan''s expression, a hint of curiosity flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes as he then began to focus his attention, listening carefully. Ever since gaining the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian''s hearing had improved significantly. Although the door was closed, the conversation from outside was faintly audible to him. "Sister Chen, another female body was found in the east side of the city!" "What?" "Judging by the method, there''s an eighty percent chance it''s the same person as the case from a week ago!" S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Taking a deep breath, Chen Yixuan nodded solemnly, "Alright, I got it. I''ll go to the scene immediately. You go ahead!" Saying this, Chen Yixuan turned and once again, pushed open the interrogation room door. As Chen Yixuan re-entered, Lin Tian noticed her face had become very serious, and her entire demeanor was cold. With a brief sweep of his gaze and combining it with the earlier conversation, Lin Tian guessed that Chen Yixuan must be dealing with a tricky case. A murder in Wu''an City a week ago? I hadn''t heard about it? Confusion flickered through Lin Tian''s eyes. After re-entering the interrogation room, Chen Yixuan glanced at Lin Tian, then turned to Wang Bin and said, "Alright, let him go." "Huh?" Hearing Chen Yixuan''s words, Wang Bin was startled. Hadn''t she said she would properly teach the other party a lesson just a moment ago? Why was she letting him go so easily now? "Just let it be!" After giving Wang Bin a look, Chen Yixuan walked over to the desk to organize the files. Now, Chen Yixuan was in no mood to pay attention to Lin Tian. Compared to that case, Lin Tian''s issues didn''t even amount to sesame seeds. It was just a plain fight, and nobody was injured. Since the other party didn''t use a knife, and Lin Tian had restrained his strength while beating them, all of them were knocked down by him, but in reality, they only suffered from superficial wounds. Even without that case, Chen Yixuan had only planned to intimidate Lin Tian. Now with that distressing matter in mind, Chen Yixuan had no desire to deal with Lin Tian. While Chen Yixuan was arranging the files, the door to the interrogation room opened once more, and a policeman glanced in before beckoning to Wang Bin, "Wang Bin, come out for a minute." Seconds after Wang Bin left, Chen Yixuan had also finished arranging the files, holding the files in her hands, she gave Lin Tian an expressionless glance, "Alright, you can leave. If I catch you again, prepare to spend a few days in jail!" With that, Chen Yixuan turned and left. Just as Chen Yixuan turned, a synthesized electronic voice suddenly resounded in Lin Tian''s mind, "Task: Help Chen Yixuan catch the rapist-murderer. Task Reward: Two Supernatural Points." The sudden voice in his head startled Lin Tian. A task at this moment? Snapping back to reality and seeing Chen Yixuan about to open the door and leave, Lin Tian quickly stood up and called out, "Chen Yixuan!" Chen Yixuan paused, turned back with a puzzled look, and asked Lin Tian, "How do you know my name?" "Heh heh, I have good hearing, I overheard it," Lin Tian chuckled. Frowning at Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan replied with a cold face, "Don''t call me by my name, just go." Lin Tian didn''t pick up on Chen Yixuan''s words but instead said, "I heard there''s a murderer on the loose outside?" "How did you know that?" Chen Yixuan''s gaze sharpened and her expression turned solemn instantly. The news of the murderer hadn''t been released yet, so how could he know? Noticing Chen Yixuan''s reaction and realizing she might have misunderstood, Lin Tian quickly explained, "I have good hearing, I heard it when you were talking to the other officer outside." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s explanation, Chen Yixuan''s expression somewhat relaxed, relieved that the news was going to be released anyway and it could no longer be suppressed. As long as Lin Tian didn''t know from other sources, it was somewhat better. Chapter 47 Being Despised_2 Despite that, Chen Yixuan still warned, "Don''t talk nonsense, just focus on your studies!" Saying this, Chen Yixuan didn''t plan to pay any more attention to Lin Tian and turned to open the door directly."I can help you catch him!" Seeing Chen Yixuan preparing to leave, Lin Tian quickly said. Chen Yixuan, who was about to step out of the room, paused and slowly turned around, sizing up Lin Tian with a hint of contemptuous sneer, "You? Hmph..." After speaking, Chen Yixuan turned around and quickly walked away, not bothering to pay any more attention to Lin Tian. Watching Chen Yixuan walk away quickly, Lin Tian muttered under his breath, "Damn, looking down on me! Feeling despised, Lin Tian left the interrogation room with a gloomy mood. When Lin Tian came out of the interrogation room, he found that He Qianqian and the others had already come out. Seeing Lin Tian, He Qianqian walked over, her voice filled with concern, "Are you okay?" "I''m fine!" Lin Tian gave her a reassuring smile. He felt somewhat relieved that the police hadn''t involved his parents this time. This allowed the anxiety Lin Tian had been carrying to settle down. As long as his parents didn''t know, it was good. "Click!" Just then, a nearby door opened, and those gang members walked out too. Upon seeing Lin Tian, the gang members like Old Pig glared at him with hatred in their eyes, filled with fury. Lin Tian glanced at them and sneered, raising his eyebrows, "What? Still not convinced?" "Hmph! Kid, you just wait!" After glaring at Lin Tian, Old Pig and the others walked away hatefully. They dared not cause trouble at the police station. Lin Tian scornfully eyed them and then turned his head, saying, "Let''s go, we should head back too." As they walked out of the police station with Lin Tian, He Qianqian lectured him, "You can''t be so impulsive in the future. You won the fight this time, but what about next time? You can''t win every time. And even if you win, what if you injure someone? You''d have to pay medical expenses or even end up in jail. It''s not worth it." S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing He Qianqian''s incessant nagging, Lin Tian curled his lips and thought to himself, "She''s as nagging as my mother!" Noticing the look of indifference in Lin Tian''s eyes, He Qianqian got somewhat annoyed, pinched Lin Tian''s waist fiercely with her little hand, and chided softly, "Are you listening?" "Ah! It hurts! I heard, I heard!" A sudden sharp pain shot through his waist, making Lin Tian cry out involuntarily, begging for mercy quickly. If Lin Tian had tensed his muscles, He Qianqian naturally wouldn''t have been able to pinch so painfully, but her action this time was so sudden that by the time Lin Tian reacted, it was already too late. "Hmph! Good that you know what''s good for you!" Seeing Lin Tian pleading, He Qianqian finally let go with satisfaction. He Qianqian didn''t notice that her attitude toward Lin Tian just now was very much like that between boyfriend and girlfriend, making their interaction seem somewhat intimate. He Qianqian didn''t notice the shift in her own demeanor, but Bu Mengting by her side did, feeling that there seemed to be more than meets the eye between He Qianqian and Lin Tian. It seemed a little too intimate. Noticing the hand He Qianqian placed on Lin Tian''s waist, Bu Mengting subconsciously pursed her lips, her expression becoming somewhat sullen. The subtle changes in the expressions of the two women went unnoticed by Lin Tian. At this time, most of his attention was concentrated on the newly emerged mission. "The mission says that I need to help Chen Yixuan catch the criminal. Since it''s about helping, Chen Yixuan needs to be present. If I do it alone, it definitely won''t count. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be called helping but going solo." It was this thought that led Lin Tian to tell Chen Yixuan at the police station that he would help her. After all, to complete this mission, it was crucial to interact with Chen Yixuan. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be called helping. "Since I''m going to help her, I definitely need to know the details of the case. Going in blind is not an option. It looks like I''ll have to play the thief tonight," Lin Tian mused, beginning to decide on his next move. "What are you zoning out for? Get in the car!" He Qianqian said, noticing Lin Tian''s daze and patting his shoulder. "Huh?" Lin Tian started, looking up to find the taxi He Qianqian had called had already arrived. Lin Tian offered an apologetic smile and bent down to get into the car. ** At eleven o''clock at night, feeling that his parents had already gone to sleep, Lin Tian quietly got up, opened his bedroom door and carefully left the house. Once out of the residential area, Lin Tian hailed a taxi and headed straight to the police station in the eastern district of the city. Arriving at the police station''s entrance, Lin Tian found a spot without people or cameras, and with a thought, he turned invisible. Invisible, Lin Tian walked boldly through the main entrance of the police station. At this time, most of the police staff had gone off duty, leaving only a few on call in the station. Lin Tian scanned the area and walked further inside. A murmur of voices called his attention from one of the rooms that seemed to be a conference room. Hearing the voices, Lin Tian headed straight there. Fearing that his footsteps would arouse suspicion, he wore a pair of soft shoes that made almost no sound as he walked. Reaching the room where the voices were coming from, Lin Tian saw seven or eight police officers inside, apparently in a meeting. He even spotted Chen Yixuan among them. Lin Tian listened from outside the room for a while, a glint of satisfaction in his eyesit was the case he had heard about during the day. After listening at the door for half an hour, Lin Tian had gained a good understanding of the case. A week earlier, the police had found a female tenant dead in her room, all by herself. The girl''s body was bare, and after the coroner''s examination, it was determined she had died from rape and murder. The incident had prompted the police to throw all their resources into the investigation while keeping the news under wraps for the time being. But a week had gone by with no leads, and even worse, the perpetrator had struck again after a week! Through **** comparison, they confirmed that these two incidents were the work of the same person. Two cases of rape and murder in one week had sent shockwaves through the city''s leadership. Outraged by the criminal''s audacity, the higher-ups ordered a swift resolution to the case. After listening for a bit longer, obtaining the information he needed and feeling that his invisibility would soon wear off, Lin Tian quietly left. Lin Tian walked out of the police station and, finding a concealed corner, he dispelled his invisibility. As Lin Tian walked to the exit, he thought to himself, "Now I have a lead. What''s left is to take action. According to the police''s plan, they''ll make a move tomorrow. All I need to do is follow them and then find an opportunity to intervene." Lin Tian had no intention of working alonehe knew that when it came to professional work, professionals do it best. He certainly couldn''t analyze the clues as well as the police could. Leaning against the wall to ponder for a moment and confirming his next steps, Lin Tian prepared to head back. Just as Lin Tian turned to leave, a crisp female voice suddenly reached his ears: "Lin Tian!" Startled by the voice, Lin Tian turned his head and saw Chen Yixuan emerging from inside. Chapter 48 Is it him? Lin Tian turned his head and just then noticed Chen Yixuan coming out from inside."Is the meeting over?" Lin Tian muttered to himself. "Lin Tian, what are you doing here?" After speaking to a colleague who came out with her, Chen Yixuan walked over to Lin Tian alone. "Just taking a walk!" Lin Tian replied offhandedly. "Just walking around?" Chen Yixuan frowned as she sized up Lin Tian, her face stern as she lectured, "What are you doing out so late? Hurry home and stop wandering around all day!" In Chen Yixuan''s view, Lin Tian was just a youngster; seeing him out so late, she naturally felt the need to scold him. Chen Yixuan treated Lin Tian like a child, but Lin Tian certainly didn''t think so, and he was quite unhappy with Chen Yixuan''s scolding. Glancing at Chen Yixuan with a bit of annoyance, Lin Tian retorted, "Who are you, my mother?" "You!" Annoyed by Lin Tian''s dismissive attitude, Chen Yixuan frowned and waited for Lin Tian''s response, "What, itching for a fight again, want to go back in?" "Pfft!" Lin Tian sneered, but didn''t say anything as he was genuinely afraid of Chen Yixuan''s furyin case she would report his daytime fight to his own mother. Seeing Lin Tian back down, Chen Yixuan nodded in satisfaction, then waved him off casually, "Get home quickly, and don''t roam around aimlessly!" "I wasn''t roaming aimlessly!" Lin Tian grumbled. "Then what were you doing?" Chen Yixuan glanced at Lin Tian. "I was helping you catch criminals, didn''t I tell you during the day?" Lin Tian said as if it were obvious. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Chen Yixuan was speechless. She looked him up and down, half-smiling as she said, "Please, just stay where you''re cool, okay? Go home!" Having said that, Chen Yixuan shook her head, no longer bothering with Lin Tian, and turned to leave. Seeing Chen Yixuan turning away, Lin Tian spoke up, "What if I can help you?" Chen Yixuan stopped, turned and looked Lin Tian up and down, "You? Yeah right!" "Don''t believe me?" Chen Yixuan glared. Shock! Astonishment! Chen Yixuan was stunned. Lin Tian''s speed was too fast; he suddenly moved closer, suddenly spoke, and even more suddenly, he made a grab. The whole process took only a few seconds! By the time Chen Yixuan realized what had happened, Lin Tian had already finished everything. After a stunned second, Chen Yixuan glared angrily, her face flushing with rage. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But at that moment, Lin Tian suddenly chuckled, turning and quickly moving away before Chen Yixuan could explode in anger. Lin Tian was very fast, almost in the blink of an eye he was out of Chen Yixuan''s sight. Watching Lin Tian sprint away, Chen Yixuan''s face turned from pale to flush, her heavy breathing clearly indicating her extreme fury! Teasing! She had actually been teased by this boy! Rage! Chen Yixuan felt a flush of anger and embarrassment! "Don''t let me catch you!" Chen Yixuan glared fiercely at the quickly disappearing figure of Lin Tian. "Ha ha..." Lin Tian chuckled to himself as he quickly made his escape. "Acting all high and mighty, the boss won''t teach you who''s boss unless she has to!" Lin Tian thought somewhat smugly. Chen Yixuan''s lecturing attitude earlier had irritated Lin Tian, prompting his earlier actions. After running a distance and ensuring that Chen Yixuan wouldn''t chase after him, Lin Tian finally stopped, hailed a taxi, and prepared to head home. At half past eleven the next evening, Lin Tian arrived in the old town sector of the eastern part of the city. He had come here based on the discussion at the police meeting yesterday. Thinking of this, Lin Tian looked towards a fruit shop not far away. In that fruit shop, two men were casually browsing. Upon close observation, one could see that both men were wearing a Bluetooth headset in their ears. Plainclothes! Lin Tian naturally recognized these two; he had seen them at the meeting yesterday. Lin Tian glanced briefly, then his gaze shifted towards a narrow alley on the other side. Lin Tian smacked his lips and muttered, "Chen Yixuan does look quite feminine!" Saying this, Lin Tian chuckled and followed. At this moment, Lin Tian was invisible, not seen by anyone around. The reason why Chen Yixuan was dressed like this was naturally as a decoy. Following yesterday''s police discussion, they thought of a less-than-ideal solution, which was to use a girl as bait. Initially, there was a proposal for a man to dress as a woman. But since it had been tried before and did not work, they decided to use a real girl this time. And it was Chen Yixuan who had volunteered to be the bait. At half past eleven at night, the old district was quite dark, especially since the area was underdeveloped and many places were very shadowy. Some spots even lacked street lights, not to mention cameras. Now Chen Yixuan was walking down a dark alley completely devoid of street lights and cameras. The entire alley appeared quite sinister. Normally, at night, unless there was an emergency, girls would not choose this route. Of course, Lin Tian knew that if anything were to happen, the police hiding nearby would swarm over in just a dozen seconds. Lin Tian followed slowly, still unseen. Actually, Lin Tian was doubtful about whether the criminal would be foolish enough to show up, wondering if this method was really viable. Of course, this thought just circled in Lin Tian''s mind and then vanished. The police were not fools; surely, they had proposed this ambush because they saw some practicality in it. As for the specific reasons, Lin Tian didn''t wish to delve deeper; he didn''t want to waste his brain cells, all he had to do was follow behind the police and then make his move when necessary. Chapter 48 Is that him?_2 He moved slowly through the pitch-black alley, and nothing happened.Lin Tian felt somewhat disappointed. Just when Lin Tian let his guard down, suddenly one or two dark figures sprang out in front of him! Lin Tian''s eyes widened in shock! Seeing this scene, Lin Tian''s eyes bulged! Completely unprepared for such a turn of events, he froze for a moment before Lin Tian hurriedly gave chase. It wasn''t just Lin Tian who was stunned, Chen Yixuan, who had been tense all along, also unconsciously relaxed after stepping out of the alley. The powerless Chen Yixuan wanted to struggle, but the drug was too potent; despite having breathed in just a whiff, she felt her whole body go weak. Her full strength was now reduced to a mere thirty percent! A somewhat panicked Chen Yixuan tried to scream, but couldn''t. In her urgency, she pressed a button in her pocket, an emergency device. In the area surrounding the alley, there were people scattered around who didn''t seem conspicuous. But if one paid attention, they would notice that each of them was wearing a Bluetooth earpiece. When Chen Yixuan was captured, she still let out some faint moans and groans. Hearing these sounds, some people felt something was amiss and quickly asked, ""Yixuan, are you okay?"" "..." But there was silence, no one answered. At this point, others also sensed something was wrong and hurriedly inquired, ""Chen Yixuan, can you hear us? Please respond?"" "..." Still, there was silence. "Beep beep..." Just as these individuals felt something was off, a series of urgent beeps suddenly rang out in their earphones. Hearing this beeping, all the police officers'' faces changed! They all dashed towards Chen Yixuan''s location en masse, and as they ran, they swiftly drew their handguns! The alarm had actually sounded! Something must have happened to Chen Yixuan, and she must not even be able to speak, or else she wouldn''t have triggered the alarm. Seeing the person dragging Chen Yixuan away, Lin Tian paused for a moment before quickly following. But after just a few seconds of pursuit, Lin Tian noticed that the assailant suddenly stopped, then swiftly turned around, holding something dark in his hand! A handgun! Startled by the object in his hand, Lin Tian realized the handgun was pointed in his direction! Seeing this, Lin Tian quickly dropped to the ground! Bang! A gunshot rang out! Bang! Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This shot hit the wall not far behind Lin Tian, kicking up a spray of stone fragments. "Phew!" Lin Tian lay on the ground, gasping for air deeply. At this moment, a look of bewilderment and shock crossed Lin Tian''s face, ""Can, can he sense me?"" "Bang!" Another gunshot sounded from behind! Lin Tian was startled and, still lying on the ground, quickly turned his head to see a plainclothes officer at the corner of the wall, firing his handgun towards the criminal''s direction. "Could it be that the assailant did not detect me, but rather the cops?" A thought flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. "Bang bang!" The intense sound of gunfire interrupted Lin Tian''s thoughts. Staying prone on the ground, he lifted his head and looked ahead. He looked up and saw the criminal firing a shot with composure. "Bang!" "Ah!" A scream followed the gunshot. Lin Tianyi was startled, turned his head to look, and found that the criminal''s shot had hit the undercover officer in the thigh. "Tap tap..." At that moment, a series of rapid footsteps sounded from all directions, as the ambushing undercovers all rushed over. Lying on the ground, Lin Tian glanced around and felt this place was unsafe, so he quietly started to move his body to find a better position. While he was moving, Lin Tian kept his eyes tightly on the criminal, ready to dodge at the fastest speed when the criminal''s gaze swept over him. But the criminal''s gaze passed over Lin Tian without any reaction, as if he had seen nothing. Seeing this, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief, "Luckily, the opponent can''t see me." Knowing the enemy couldn''t penetrate his invisibility emboldened Lin Tian considerably, and he began to search for a suitable position with ease. "Bang bang!" Meanwhile, the gunfire was getting fiercer. Seeing the police surrounding him, the criminal seemed very calm, expressionless, as if he had known these officers would come. The criminal didn''t hide much, just kept shooting one bullet after another! "Bang bang!" His marksmanship was precise; any officer who was slightly careless got hit. Startled by his accurate shooting, while the officers initially charged fiercely, they soon all took cover and could only quietly fire off a couple of shots. But with such shooting, who knew where the bullets were going? Besides, the criminal still had a hostage in hand; they dared not shoot directly, for fear of hitting Chen Yixuan. The far-reaching bullets were fired solely for deterrence, to prevent the opponent from getting too cocky. The criminal obviously noticed this too. At first, he would dodge a little, but in the end, he didn''t dodge at all, just stood there brazenly, holding Chen Yixuan with one arm and firing with the other. Because of his precise shooting, anyone who dared to show their head was easily shot at, and in this way, a dozen officers were actually being suppressed by one person. After firing seven or eight shots, when the police thought he was out of bullets, one peeked out, only for a bullet to shoot over, narrowly missing them. Hiding on one side, Lin Tian could see through clairvoyance that the criminal had a total of three handguns on him. After emptying one handgun, then the second. As he drew the third handgun, the criminal began to retreat slowly while holding Chen Yixuan, and behind him was a dark alley. Because the plainclothes officers had arrived in a rush and were suppressed by the criminal, a dozen officers had not managed to form a tight encirclement. In this makeshift encirclement, the pitch-black alley was the only breach. With the third handgun in his hand, he held Chen Yixuan and retreated slowly. Anyone who dared to make a move was pushed back by his shots. Noticing the criminal''s movements, everyone was anxious, but his marksmanship was too precise C they dared not make a move. In just a few short seconds, four or five officers were wounded, and one lay on the ground unable to move, uncertain if he was dead or alive. So at this time, the only thing the officers could do was call loudly for reinforcements. As the criminal slowly retreated, just as he was reaching the mouth of the alley, he glanced at the officers whom he had pinned down, a sneer appearing on his lips. Then, holding Chen Yixuan, he turned abruptly and dashed into the dark alley! "Bang!" A foot appeared out of nowhere! It kicked fiercely! The criminal had just run into the alley and was thrown out, his body slamming harshly onto the ground! The handgun in his hand clattered to the ground. Seeing the handgun scattered on the ground, Lin Tian relieved, slowly walked out. Watching the criminal turn and quickly walk away, the officers were anxious, but helpless. But then, the criminal was suddenly sent flying back, as if kicked with great force! The sudden turn of events took everyone by surprise, and they all turned their gaze to the entrance of the alley. Seeing the figure who walked out slowly, Chen Yixuan, lying on the ground, was speechless and incredulous: "Is it him?" Chapter 49 I Saved You "Is it him?" Seeing Lin Tian, not only was Chen Yixuan stunned, but the police officers who recognized Lin Tian were also stunned.It could be said that most of the people here knew Lin Tian, after all, a man who had knocked down more than a dozen knife-wielding thugs bare-handed was simply a miracle. And Lin Tian''s heroic deeds had already spread throughout the police station, so naturally, many people recognized him. Being kicked fiercely and sent flying, Wang Zhong was utterly dumbstruck. He had not expected someone to be at the entrance of the alley, and he hadn''t felt a thing! Lin Tian''s kick was full of hatred, and even now Wang Zhong was still feeling a writhing pain in his abdomen. Feeling the pain in his body, Wang Zhong''s eyes narrowed, and his gaze towards Lin Tian flickered with a glint of cold light, "A master!" Anyone who could injure him with a single kick was definitely a master! With that thought in mind, Wang Zhong turned his head to look to the side. The pistol was lying two meters away. When Lin Tian had kicked him earlier, he also took the opportunity to flick at Wang Zhong''s arm, sending the pistol flying from his grasp. Staring at the pistol two meters away, Wang Zhong leapt up and pounced toward it! "Crack!" Suddenly, a foot appeared viciously stepping on the pistol and then twisted! "Crack!" Shattered! With one stomp, Lin Tian completely smashed the pistol to pieces! Wang Zhong''s eyes narrowed, and he swept a leg over! Lin Tian instinctively dodged with a step of his foot! Thwack! Even though Lin Tian had evaded, his foot had still been grazed by Wang Zhong''s sweep. The force transmitted from his calf made Lin Tian startle. Such tremendous power! This was the greatest strength Lin Tian had encountered among all the people he had met. Lin Tian was somewhat startled, and Wang Zhong was even more astonished, even a bit shocked. When his sweeping kick had gone through, he felt as if he had struck stone, such was the hardness of the muscles in Lin Tian''s foot. Giving Lin Tian a fierce glare, Wang Zhong quickly got up and sprinted towards the entrance of the alley! Escape! Just from that single strike, Wang Zhong knew Lin Tian was not someone to be dismissed lightly, and with the police nearby, staying here was a death sentence! Seeing Wang Zhong running away without hesitation, Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment, then he smiled, tensed the muscles in his legs, and pushed off fiercely! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zoom! Lin Tian swiftly pounced forward! Wang Zhong was fast, but compared to Lin Tian going all out, he was essentially nothing! "Whoosh!" Hearing the sound of something cutting through the air behind his head, Wang Zhong was startled! Fast! Such an incredibly fast speed! He wanted to dodge, but his body''s reaction couldn''t keep up with the speed of his thoughts. Just as he thought to dodge, a sudden intense pain erupted in his back, accompanied by the sound of a "crack." The spine was broken! Lin Tian had punched Wang Zhong''s spine so hard it broke, instantly paralyzing Wang Zhong''s lower body. Thud! Carrying strong inertia, Wang Zhong''s body harshly fell to the ground. The force was so great it even scraped his face. "Rustle, rustle!" At that moment, the police finally reacted and all rushed over. Even though Wang Zhong lay immobilized on the ground, the officers still aimed their guns at him, looking as if they were facing a formidable foe. After glancing at these tense police officers, Lin Tian spoke indifferently, "Don''t worry, I''ve broken his spine, and he doesn''t have a gun anymore." "The spine is broken?" Hearing this, everyone was taken aback. After a moment of surprise, but still not letting their guard down, some officers immediately handcuffed Wang Zhong''s hands behind his back. After all, even with a broken spine, his hands could still possibly function. After handcuffing Wang Zhong, the officers finally breathed a sigh of relief, and tried to pull Wang Zhong up. But with a broken spine and no feeling in his lower limbs, Wang Zhong couldn''t exert any strength and was unable to stand. "That''s enough, let him lie there for now," said a squad leader after glancing at Wang Zhong. Feeling that Wang Zhong was no longer a threat, Lin Tian swept him another glance and then turned to walk towards Chen Yixuan, who wasn''t far off. At that time, Chen Yixuan was being supported by her colleagues, sitting and resting in the corner. When Lin Tian got in front of Chen Yixuan and saw she wasn''t seriously injured, he squatted down, looked at her with a grin, and said, "Beauty, I saved you today!" Chen Yixuan was leaning against the wall, panting slightly with her mouth, and she gazed somewhat dazedly at the grinning boy beside her. Chen Yixuan felt very stunned. She couldn''t have imagined that Lin Tian would show up at this time and actually save her. It was like a dream! Watching Chen Yixuan staring dumbfounded at him, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and said with a teasing smile, "What? Beauty, are you so dazzled by my handsomeness that you can''t take your eyes off me?" Hearing the familiar tone, Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes, speechless. "I saved you today, so we''re even for what happened yesterday!" Lin Tian said to Chen Yixuan with a serious face. When Chen Yixuan heard Lin Tian''s words, she immediately thought of the scene from last night, the hand grabbing her butt. As she recalled this, a flash of anger crossed Chen Yixuan''s face as she retorted indignantly, "In your dreams!" "Oh?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, scanning Chen Yixuan. "Is it really worth getting so worked up over? It''s not like I grabbed your chest; it was just your butt!" Lin Tian said dismissively, pursing his lips. "You!" Chen Yixuan was furious! If it weren''t for her lack of strength, she would have gotten up and beaten the crap out of this brat right now. "Lin Tian?" Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, a voice came from behind him. Lin Tian stood up and turned around to see the squad leader from before. He had seen him at the police station. "I am Lin Tian," he said, giving the man a quick nod. He knew that the follow-up to the incident had arrived. "Here''s the thing, I''d like you to come to the station with me later to make a statement, just to get an understanding of the situation," the squad leader explained, afraid that Lin Tian would be opposed to the idea. "No problem!" Lin Tian nodded calmly. Ever since he knew he''d intervened, he could imagine this scene. After all, he had subdued the criminal and caused injury; surely, he couldn''t just walk away without saying a word. The police were bound to look for him to gather information. Lin Tian was already mentally prepared. "Doot doot..." Just then, successive police siren sounds came from afar. The backup police were only now arriving, accompanied by three or four ambulances. Looking at the busy scene, the squad leader said to Lin Tian, "Let''s head over there." "Alright," Lin Tian agreed. But as he turned to leave, Lin Tian looked back at Chen Yixuan and playfully pouted, his hand miming a grabbing motion in the air. He then chuckled and swiftly turned to leave before Chen Yixuan could react. When Lin Tian had turned and gone, Chen Yixuan finally realized what he''d done, and her pretty face flushed with irritation. "Damn kid, just wait until you''re in my hands!" she muttered. ** Two days later, Lin Tian was at home, bored, flipping through a book. Lin Tian hadn''t left the house for two days. His mother, Shi Qing, had found out about what had happened the day before and was very angry that her son had recklessly fought with a criminal; she had grounded him. As for the police questioning that day, there were no problems. They asked him why he had been there, and Lin Tian simply said he happened to be passing by. Seeing the criminal, he had acted out of a sense of justice. Though he said that, whether they believed him didn''t concern Lin Tian. They couldn''t find any other evidence anyway. Besides, Lin Tian had helped them after all. And just like that, Lin Tian smoothly brushed off the police interrogation. The only thing that annoyed him was that despite his request to keep his parents unaware, they had still informed his family. "So boring..." Propping his chin with one hand and casually browsing through a math book with the other, Lin Tian felt extremely bored. He had already mastered these books and found them not challenging at all. But he couldn''t read novels either; his mother had confiscated them all, along with his phone. "Boring..." Lin Tian looked up at the window with a bored expression. "Ding dong..." Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Hearing the doorbell, Lin Tian got up and opened the bedroom door, looking toward the front door. Upon opening the door, he saw his mother had already opened it. Lin Tian glanced over and saw Bu Mengting coming in, holding a set of practice exam papers. Seeing Shi Qing, Bu Mengting smiled sweetly, "Auntie, I''ve come to ask Lin Tian some questions." "Oh, Mengting, come in," Shi Qing greeted her warmly. "Mhm!" Bu Mengting smiled sweetly. A few minutes later, in Lin Tian''s bedroom, Lin Tian was explaining a problem to Bu Mengting, "You just need to derive this part, you just didn''t think of this step." Listening to Lin Tian''s explanation, Bu Mengting nodded her head in sudden understanding. Lin Tian''s explanations had made everything clear to her. Looking at the test paper in her hands, Bu Mengting suddenly sighed softly, her expression turning somewhat gloomy. "What''s wrong?" Seeing Bu Mengting''s mood suddenly drop, Lin Tian asked curiously. Raising her head, Bu Mengting spoke with a hint of despondency, "My grades are so bad, getting into a second-tier college is already a stretch, let alone going to Wu''an University with you." "Uh..." Lin Tian was taken aback at her words. Previously, Lin Tian had made a promise with Bu Mengting that they would attend the same university, aiming for Wu''an City''s Wu''an University. Wu''an University wasn''t a top university in the country, but it was considered a first-tier institution, a top-tier university. However, Bu Mengting''s grades weren''t very good, barely passing the second-tier cutoff in the mock exams. Naturally, her scores weren''t enough to get into Wu''an University. "Don''t worry, I will help you," he reassured her after a pause, smiling easily. Lin Tian was well aware of Bu Mengting''s grades, but he already had a plan in mind. He wouldn''t have made that promise if he wasn''t confident he could get Bu Mengting into Wu''an University alongside himself. "How can you help me? It''s impossible!" Bu Mengting said, looking down in a dispirited manner as her feet fidgeted aimlessly, displaying her frustration. "I..." Lin Tian was about to speak when suddenly a synthetic electronic voice echoed in his mind: "Task: Help Bu Mengting get accepted to Wu''an University. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point." ................................. Chapter 50 Male-Female Relationships Hearing the electronic synthesized voice in his mind, Lin Tianyi was stunned. Was a mission really coming at this time?After being stunned for a while, Lin Tianyi was pleased. He was going to do this task anyway, so the arrival of the mission meant he had just picked up a Supernatural Point for free. Having obtained this Supernatural Point, and added to the two he had gained in the previous days, Lin Tianyi now had three Supernatural Points. "Three Supernatural Points, then gather some more, and I should be able to exchange them for some better Superpowers," Lin Tian thought to himself. "What''s wrong with you?" Seeing Lin Tianyi standing there dazed, Bu Mengting asked in confusion. "Huh?" Lin Tianyi came to his senses, then a relaxed smile appeared on his face. He gently patted Bu Mengting''s shoulder, adopting the demeanor of a leader teaching a junior, "Comrade Xiao Bu, don''t worry, I will help you." "You? Forget about it," Bu Mengting rolled her eyes. "What? Don''t believe me? Am I the type of person who talks big?" Lin Tianyi raised his eyebrows, somewhat displeased. "Uh..." Bu Mengting hesitated, wanting to say something, but in the end said nothing. After thinking it over, Lin Tianyi really did do whatever he said he would. Not to mention his scores, his strength was also incredibly exaggerated. Ever since she had known Lin Tianyi, the events surrounding him always had a hint of the miraculous. Thinking of Lin Tianyi''s various past feats, Bu Mengting finally decided not to say anything. ** After sending Bu Mengting away, Lin Tianyi secretly took back his phone and started searching the internet. There were many ways to help Bu Mengting, but in Lin Tianyi''s view, the most convenient was to sneak a look at the test papers. As long as he knew the test papers, Lin Tianyi could pass these questions on to Bu Mengting, claiming they were his own guesses. Tapping on Baidu, Lin Tianyi began searching for college entrance examination papers. After about fifteen minutes, Lin Tianyi turned off his phone, by then he already had a plan in mind. College entrance exam papers, once printed, are usually escorted by armed police to the local recruitment offices and placed in "confidential exam storage rooms" two days before the exam. These exam papers are guarded 24 hours a day by public security officers and recruitment office teachers. There are surveillance cameras as well. While these measures might seem stringent to others, to Lin Tianyi it seemed quite straightforward. As long as he became invisible, neither people nor cameras could detect him. He just needed to get inside and use Clairvoyance to memorize the papers. Lin Tianyi looked at his phone for the date: June 4. "Today is the fourth, which means the papers should be arriving tomorrow. I''ll just do some reconnaissance today," Lin Tianyi muttered as he idly tapped on the desk, deep in thought. The next afternoon, Lin Tianyi personally saw the papers, escorted by armed police, being put into the ''confidential exam storage room''. After a glance, Lin Tianyi walked over. Three hours later, Lin Tianyi returned home with a look of ease on his face. "Done!" Sitting in the back of the taxi, a relaxed smile appeared on Lin Tianyi''s face. Lin Tianyi had memorized all those exam papers. Clairvoyance + Invisibility + Photographic Memory allowed Lin Tianyi to easily memorize the papers. "I''ll go back, write down the papers, then teach Bu Mengting the answers, claiming they''re just my guessed questions!" That evening, Lin Tianyi called Bu Mengting over and began letting her work on the exam questions he had set for her. Of course, Bu Mengting didn''t know these were the actual questions for the college entrance exam this year. She thought they were just Lin Tianyi''s predicted topics. One and a half hours later, Bu Mengting had finished the math practice paper Lin Tianyi had set for her. "Done," Bu Mengting said as she rubbed her slightly sore wrists and handed over her notebook to Lin Tianyi. Lin Tianyi took it, lowered his head, and began checking. Lin Tianyi worked quickly, nearly just scanning the pages. Despite his speed, Lin Tianyi was instantly able to review the test paper Bu Mengting had done and memorized it in his mind. This was due to Lin Tianyi''s Photographic Memory ability. After scanning Bu Mengting''s test paper, Lin Tianyi stood up, moved a chair next to her, and began explaining, "You see, you got this question wrong..." Bu Mengting rubbed her sore wrists while listening intently to Lin Tianyi''s explanations. An hour later, Lin Tianyi had finished explaining the entire paper. "Any questions?" Lin Tianyi asked Bu Mengting. Bu Mengting thought carefully and shook her head, "No more questions." "Alright, that''s good. You go back and review again. We will take a break and do the comprehensive science test paper in ten minutes." The continuous explanations left Lin Tian somewhat tired, so he stood up to pour himself a glass of water. Thinking about it, he poured a glass for Bu Mengting as well. "Thank you!" Bu Mengting took the glass, smiling sweetly. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I told you not to be so formal!" Lin Tian chuckled, then tilted his head back and gulped down the water in his glass. He really was thirsty. Bu Mengting, unlike Lin Tian, was somewhat thirsty too but only sipped her water in small sips. As she sipped the cool water in her hand, Bu Mengting looked around out of boredom. When her gaze swept past the windowsill, it suddenly stopped. She looked bewildered at a pink cloth doll the size of a thumb hanging on the windowsill. Seeing the slightly familiar-looking cloth doll, Bu Mengting was a bit dazed. After a moment, she turned her head as if nothing was wrong and looked at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, where did you get that doll? It''s so cute!" "What?" After glancing at the doll hanging on the windowsill, Lin Tian paused for a moment, then pretended to casually laugh, "I saw it at a roadside stall. I thought it was pretty, so I bought it." "Really?" Bu Mengting gave him a look and pouted, "Then why is it pink? That''s something girls like." "I like pink too," Lin Tian explained with a laugh. "Really?" Bu Mengting stared tightly at Lin Tian, disbelief on her face, "Then why did I see an identical one on Teacher He?" After speaking, Bu Mengting paused, then continued, "Moreover, Teacher He said she lost it a while ago. Why do you have another one that''s exactly the same?" Bu Mengting''s gaze remained fixed on Lin Tian. "Um..." Lin Tian appeared a bit awkward, then forced a smile, "I actually picked up this cloth doll." "Forget it, just know you are lying!" Bu Mengting turned around, sounding somewhat gloomy. "Um..." Lin Tian didn''t know what to say for a moment. This cloth doll was naturally a gift from He Qianqian; she had given it to him hoping he would score well on his college entrance exam. This was the first time He Qianqian had given something to Lin Tian. He was excited and naturally placed it in a prominent spot in his room. Today, however, had turned out to be unexpected. Hearing Lin Tian''s silence, Bu Mengting seemed a bit depressed. After hesitating, she turned her head back and looked at the somewhat awkward Lin Tian, "Tell me honestly, do you have something going on with Teacher He?" "What do you mean ''something''?" Lin Tian asked subconsciously. "A romantic relationship!" Bu Mengting''s gaze was firmly on Lin Tian. "Um..." Lin Tian looked even more embarrassed at this point. Lin Tian could of course lie to Bu Mengting, but what was the point? If he was to continue interacting with Bu Mengting, she would find out eventually. Seeing Lin Tian remain silent, Bu Mengting hung her head slightly, her mood appearing low. After a moment of silence, Bu Mengting lifted her head, her beautiful eyes gleaming as she stared at Lin Tian and said word by word, "Do you like me?" "What?" Lin Tian''s mouth gaped open, clearly stunned. He was completely taken aback by Bu Mengting''s question. Like or not like? Of course, he liked her. Bu Mengting was very pretty and sweet, and who wouldn''t like a beautiful girl? And not to mention her looks, Lin Tian also really liked Bu Mengting''s personality. Even though she was a bit of a dingbat and somewhat clueless, it just made her all the more charming. "Do you like me?" Seeing Lin Tian not speaking, Bu Mengting repeated the question. After hesitating, Lin Tian finally nodded. Seeing Lin Tian nod, a spark of happiness flickered in Bu Mengting''s beautiful eyes. With a slight upward curve of her lips, Bu Mengting leaned on her chair and stood up, then walked briskly toward Lin Tian, getting very close. "What are you doing?" Lin Tian looked at the very close Bu Mengting in bewilderment. Now, the two of them were very close, close enough to feel each other''s warm breaths. Bu Mengting''s cheeks were faintly red, feeling somewhat hot. It was shyness. Despite this, she took a deep breath, tilted her head slightly upward, "Kiss me!" "Um..." Lin Tian looked at her, stupefied. Chapter 51 Falling in Love with Your Bed "Uh..." Lin Tian stared blankly at Bu Mengting, somewhat dumbfounded. He had never anticipated that Bu Mengting would be so bold.Lin Tian stood still, a bit slow to react. With her eyes closed, Bu Mengting felt Lin Tian not reacting. Despite being extremely nervous, Bu Mengting still tilted her head back and whispered softly, "Kiss me!" Closer... Bu Mengting''s body instantly stiffened. In an instant, Lin Tian engulfed Bu Mengting in the sensation. "Lin Tian, come out! Let''s invite Mengting to have some watermelon!" Just as the two of them were immersed in the moment, a sudden knock on the door was followed by Shi Qing''s voice outside. Startled by the sound, Bu Mengting snapped out of her rapture and instantly became alert. Bu Mengting took several steps away from Lin Tian with her face flushed crimson. Blazing hot! Bu Mengting felt her face burning hot. Seeing Bu Mengting''s face turn red as she distanced herself slightly, Lin Tian chuckled softly and smiled at her, "Let''s go out and have watermelon later." "Mm!" Bu Mengting nodded gently, too shy to look up at Lin Tian. After the impulsive moment, all that remained was shyness. Seeing Bu Mengting''s shy demeanor, Lin Tian felt a bit regretful that his mom had interrupted him at such an opportune moment. However, Lin Tian didn''t mind too much, knowing that once the first step was taken, the next would be easier. Just like with He Qianqian. ** Time passed day by day, and before long, it was June 7. The day of the college entrance examination had arrived. June 7th, sitting in the examination hall, Bu Mengting was stunned when she saw the exam papers being distributed by the invigilator. She couldn''t believe her eyes as she looked at the paper. Identical! The questions on the exam paper were exactly the same as the ones Lin Tian had given her! After a brief pause, Bu Mengting began writing with a mix of curiosity, confusion, and excitement. Her pen flew across the paper! In another examination room, Lin Tian looked at his own paper with a calm expression. After a glance at the exam paper, Lin Tian started to write, not even needing to draft. The answers were already deeply embedded in his memory. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just forty minutes later, Lin Tian stood up to submit his paper. He could have done so in just ten minutes if he didn''t worry about shocking the conventional crowd. ** The two days of the college entrance exam were tense for many, but for Lin Tian, they were incredibly relaxed. Unnoticeably, two days passed, and on the afternoon of June 8th, the last subject had concluded. This meant that the college entrance exam had come to an end. After the exam, many students went wild, shouting joyously and tossing their books around! Everyone had been under pressure for too long! They could finally discard the textbooks that had been weighing on their minds. The night following the end of the exam, Lin Tian did not agree to hang out with his classmates; instead, he went to He Qianqian''s dormitory. That''s because He Qianqian had said that she had no more classes after the exam concluded, and she was planning to go home the next day. At nine o''clock in the evening, Lin Tian quietly arrived at He Qianqian''s dormitory and knocked on the door. He Qianqian opened the door, somewhat surprised to find that it was Lin Tian. She stepped aside to let him in. Then He Qianqian closed the door behind them, looking at Lin Tian with puzzled eyes, "Didn''t you say you weren''t coming over tonight?" Lin Tian smiled and sprawled on the bed, grinning, "I just wanted to give you a surprise." He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian, somewhat discontent as she watched him roll around on her bed, "Don''t dirty my bed." "Don''t worry, I made sure to change my clothes and take a shower before I came! I won''t dirty your bed!" As he spoke, Lin Tian rolled up He Qianqian''s cartoon blanket to his nose and sniffed. He said, overwhelmed, "It smells so good! It has your scent on it!" "You!" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, both embarrassed and angry. She wanted to say something but ended up shaking her head helplessly. He Qianqian had witnessed Lin Tian''s rascal behavior enough to know that arguing was pointless. Ignoring Lin Tian, He Qianqian returned to her desk and resumed reading her book. As she flipped through the pages, she said, "You can only stay here for half an hour. The teachers who went out will be back after that." Hearing this, Lin Tian''s eyes flickered, and he immediately replied with a cheerful, "Sure thing!" He Qianqian didn''t mind Lin Tian''s ready agreement and continued to look down at her book. Meanwhile, Lin Tian took out his phone on his bed and began reading novels. Before he knew it, half an hour had passed. He looked up at the time on the wall, and He Qianqian turned her head and said, "It''s nine thirty, you should leave now, or the teachers will be back. It won''t look good if they see you." "Oh, okay!" Although He Qianqian was a bit puzzled by Lin Tian''s easy departure today, she didn''t think much of it. After sending Lin Tian off and noticing it was getting late, He Qianqian stood up, closed her book, and prepared to take a bath. Leaving He Qianqian''s dormitory, Lin Tian didn''t go far, but stopped under a large tree not far from He Qianqian''s dormitory. Lin Tian stood in the shadow of the tree, invisible to others, but he could see anyone coming from a distance. Lin Tian had no intention of going home today. When he left, he had told his parents he would be playing with classmates and might not come back. His parents agreed to Lin Tian''s request, agreeing to let him relax a bit after the college entrance examination. Waiting under the tree for nearly twenty minutes, a noisy sound suddenly came from a distance. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. He looked up and saw it was those teachers returning from their outing. Seeing the distance, they could arrive in five or six minutes. Seeing this, Lin Tian turned around and walked quickly back to He Qianqian''s dormitory door, knocking on it. When He Qianqian opened the door, Lin Tian saw that she had already changed into pink pajamas, obviously ready to sleep. "Why did you come back?" He Qianqian asked, surprised to see Lin Tian. "I left my phone behind, so I came back to get it," Lin Tian explained. For this excuse, he had intentionally left his phone behind when he left earlier. "Hurry up and leave after you get your phone, they are about to return." "Alright." Entering the room, Lin Tian deliberately dawdled while looking for his phone, until he heard talking outside, and then he found it. "Look, they''re all back!" He Qianqian also heard the voices outside and looked at Lin Tian with some dissatisfaction. Lin Tian raised an eyebrow but said nothing. "Knock, knock!" Suddenly, there were knocks at the door. The sudden knock startled He Qianqian. Then she called out, "Who is it?" "Qianqian? I brought back some late-night snacks, do you want some?" A female voice came from outside the door. "No thanks, I''m about to sleep. I''ll pass." He Qianqian hurriedly rejected, afraid that Lin Tian in the room would be seen. "Going to sleep so early?" The person outside muttered and then walked away. Hearing that person walk away, He Qianqian let out a sigh of relief, then glared at Lin Tian. Lin Tian gave a heh-heh laugh. He didn''t say anything. This was the effect Lin Tian wanted. Now, even if Lin Tian wanted to leave, he couldn''t. At ten thirty in the evening, to He Qianqian''s surprise, there were still voices coming from outside intermittently. Clearly, the teachers were chatting on the lawn in front of the teacher''s dormitory. Listening to their voices, it seemed they had prepared a lot of food, and it looked like the chat wouldn''t end anytime soon. This frustrated He Qianqian''s plan to have Lin Tian leave after the teachers went to sleep. At eleven thirty in the evening, the people were still chatting. By this time, He Qianqian was very sleepy. Seeing her like this, Lin Tian, who had been lingering on He Qianqian''s bed, whispered, "Why don''t you come over and sleep for a bit? They won''t finish that quickly." "I don''t want to!" "Come up or not?" Lin Tian asked again. "I don''t want to!" Lin Tian stopped talking and quickly stood up and walked over to He Qianqian, then picked her up! "What are you doing! Put me down!" He Qianqian whispered in panic. "What are you doing! Let go!" He Qianqian struggled, trying to push Lin Tian away with her hands. He Qianqian''s eyes began to grow hazy. Suddenly, He Qianqian''s eyes widened! Chapter 52 What did you say? An hour later, Lin Tian lay in bed, holding He Qianqian, whose face was flushed as she rested her head in Lin Tian''s arms.Lin Tian reached out his hand and gently stroked He Qianqian''s hair, damp with sweat, and said in a low voice with some pride, "I''m impressive, right?" "You! Humph," He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian fiercely and twisted the flesh around his waist with her hand. Lin Tian didn''t care about He Qianqian''s little movement at all and said with a chuckle, "Qianqian, who would''ve thought you''d still be a virgin!" "What are you talking about!" He Qianqian, somewhat angry and embarrassed, twisted the flesh around Lin Tian''s waist even harder with her hand! Even after the passion had subsided, the blush on He Qianqian''s face had not yet faded, making her appear even more shy and endearing. Lin Tian chuckled and didn''t say anything, just bending down to gently kiss the beads of sweat on He Qianqian''s forehead. "Mm... don''t!" He Qianqian''s eyes were somewhat blurred as she struggled, gently pushing Lin Tian away with her hand, "No more, I can''t take it!" Laughing, Lin Tian backed off and looked at He Qianqian seriously, "Now you''re my woman!" He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a sidelong glance and hummed softly, "Rogue!" "Isn''t it exactly because I''m a rogue that you like me?" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows with a hint of smugness. He Qianqian shook her head helplessly, with a resigned expression on her face. After resting for ten minutes, Lin Tian''s hand quietly reached down again... ** At five in the morning the next day, before dawn had broken, Lin Tian sneaked out of He Qianqian''s room. "Hurry up, don''t get caught!" Seeing Lin Tian leave the room and still reluctantly lingering, He Qianqian said anxiously from behind the door. "Relax, no one''s around!" Lin Tian gave He Qianqian a reassuring look and then quickly walked away. Watching Lin Tian stride away and realizing no one had noticed, He Qianqian finally let out a sigh of relief and closed the door. As Lin Tian walked quickly away from He Qianqian''s bedroom, he was savoring the events of the previous night. It was like a dream! A beautiful dream! A dream Lin Tian did not want to wake up from! Last night, Lin Tian entangled with He Qianqian three times, each one leaving him with endless aftertaste. It was a sensation Lin Tian had never experienced before. But most importantly, He Qianqian had finally become his woman. The one who had been his teacher, his goddess, had finally become his woman. Just thinking about it felt like a dream. The campus was misty in the early morning, and the air was a bit chilly. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian took a deep breath, feeling the cool air entering his nostrils. As the coolness filled his body, Lin Tian felt his mind becoming clear. He knew that all of it was real. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian turned his head to look at the teachers'' dormitory that was quickly fading from sight, stared for a moment, and then turned to leave briskly. The next day, He Qianqian still left for home according to plan. But before she left, Lin Tian insisted on booking a hotel with her one more time. Although He Qianqian was somewhat reluctant, she eventually agreed to Lin Tian''s request. The first-timers indulged in their love-making at the hotel in a somewhat frenzied manner. When He Qianqian left the hotel, her fair face still seemed a bit flushed. Upon leaving, Lin Tian even saw a thick layer of reluctance in He Qianqian''s eyes, something that would have been nearly impossible before. Three days after He Qianqian left, Bu Mengting also came to say goodbye to Lin Tian, saying she was going home as well. Although reluctant, Lin Tian could not do anything about it; after all, one could not simply prevent others from returning home. With both important women no longer by his side, Lin Tian suddenly felt much lonelier. He could call them, but not being able to see them, always left Lin Tian feeling somewhat displeased. The day after Bu Mengting left, Lin Tian, out of boredom, decided to travel during the summer vacation. He also planned to take He Qianqian with him to have fun together. However, before leaving, Lin Tian did not tell He Qianqian; he intended to give her a surprise. No sooner had the thought occurred to him than Lin Tian visited the major sports lottery centers and used his "Clairvoyance" to earn himself some travel money. In one day, Lin Tian had amassed a sum of tens of thousands of yuan. With that money in hand, Lin Tian stopped, not intending to continue, as suddenly having too much would attract attention. "One hundred and fifty thousand, plus the thirty thousand I had saved up, makes a total of one hundred and eighty thousand, which is enough!" Lin Tian calculated his funds after exchanging the prize money. The day he received the money, Lin Tian informed his parents and then bought a train ticket to Jia''an City. Lin Tian had long ago told his parents about his plans to travel, and they had agreed. In the eyes of Lin Tian''s parents, their eighteen-year-old son was now an adult and could venture out on his own. On June 15, at ten o''clock in the morning, Lin Tian boarded the train alone. Destination Jia''an City! Holding the ticket in one hand and a backpack on his shoulders, Lin Tian walked towards his seat. The train was crowded, and Lin Tian could only move forward slowly. As he walked, Lin Tian looked around at the seat numbers. When he reached the center, Lin Tian stopped and stared at a seat number on the left 66! Seat 66, that was his number. He glanced at seat number 66, which was still unoccupied. Lin Tian didn''t mind, and after securing his backpack on the luggage rack, he sat down. As soon as he took his seat, Lin Tian felt his pocket vibrate. His phone was ringing. Lin Tian pulled out his phone and saw that it was a call from his mom. "Hello, Mom!" "Yeah, I''m on the train, I know, don''t worry about it. I will." After speaking briefly with his mom, Lin Tian hung up the phone. Although Lin Tian''s parents had agreed to let him go out on his own, they were still somewhat worried about him and asked him to call home every day. Lin Tian also understood his family''s concerns, so he agreed. After ending the call, Lin Tian became somewhat curious, glancing around him like an inquisitive child. This was Lin Tian''s first time on a train, having never left Wu''an City since he was born. It was his first time traveling far from home. "Whoosh~~" As Lin Tian''s curiosity lingered, the train gradually started moving, the scenery outside slowly reversing. ... Two hours later, Lin Tian on the train had lost the initial excitement and instead seemed somewhat bored. Sitting alone on the train can indeed be boring. What made Lin Tian dissatisfied was that the train was stuffier than outside, with poor air circulation. With a cursory glance outside the window, Lin Tian took out his phone to read novels. Alone on the train with nothing better to do, he had to pass the time with novels. After reading for a while and finishing the last updated chapter, Lin Tian suddenly had nothing to read. "Damn! The updates are too slow!" He was frustrated when the exciting part ended, but there was nothing he could do. With a sigh, Lin Tian pocketed his phone and, feeling a bit bored, started looking around again. After scanning the vicinity, Lin Tian suddenly paused, his gaze resting on a certain individual. In front of Lin Tian not far away was an old man around 70 years old, his face covered with wrinkles. Even his back was slightly bent due to age, and Lin Tian noticed that he seemed to have some difficulty with his legs. At this moment, the old man appeared somewhat tired, standing in the aisle with his eyes looking a bit cloudy. After watching the old man for a moment, Lin Tian stood up and spoke with a smile, "Sir, please come and have a seat." The old man looked at Lin Tian with some surprise and then smiled, shaking his head, "No need!" "Sit down, I''ve been sitting for a while and could do with standing up!" said Lin Tian with a grin, stepping aside to make room. Sensing Lin Tian''s enthusiasm and feeling genuinely weary, the old man stopped declining and walked over. However, even so, as he sat down, he repeatedly thanked Lin Tian. "It''s nothing, take a seat!" After the old man sat down, Lin Tian stood in the aisle, leaning his body against the chair, and took out his phone again, intending to look for other novels. For Lin Tian, he was always willing to help others. So Lin Tian stood in the aisle, reading his novels. During this time, the old man tried to let Lin Tian sit a few times, but Lin Tian declined each offer. An hour later, the train stopped at Jiping County. "Young man, this is my stop, thank you!" When the train reached the station at Jiping County, the old man who had been sitting in Lin Tian''s seat stood up, looking at him with gratitude. "It''s no problem. I can carry your things for you." Noticing the old man''s mobility issues, Lin Tian volunteered to carry his belongings off the train. "Thank you!" the old man kept saying. "No worries!" Lin Tian laughed and waved his hand dismissively, then turned to head back to his seat. As Lin Tian turned around, many passengers were boarding the train. Lin Tian didn''t pay it much mind and walked slowly back to his seat. Halfway back, Lin Tian felt someone push his shoulder and saw someone squeeze past him in a hurry. Lin Tian frowned and glanced at the person. He noticed the individual was an old man in his sixties. His mouth opened to say something, but in the end, Lin Tian didn''t let the words out. But just as Lin Tian thought that was the end of it, he saw the old man make a beeline for his seat, then without asking anyone, he sat down without a word. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s brows furrowed, feeling somewhat annoyed. With an irritated twitch of his mouth, Lin Tian walked over, stopped in front of the man, and looked at him expressionlessly, "Excuse me, what''s your seat number? I''m 66." The old man looked up at Lin Tian and replied in a tough tone, "I''m just sitting here for a bit, I''ll give it back to you in a while!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly! A flame of anger sparked within him, but after some thought, he still managed to hold back. He Qianqian had always told him not to act impulsively, and he was willing to listen. Besides, he wasn''t too keen on losing his temper at an older person. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian stood to one side, deciding to let the man sit for a while longer, as he wasn''t too tired himself yet. After another ten minutes or so of reading updates on a novel, Lin Tian started feeling tired from standing. He approached the old man and said, "You can get up now; I need to sit down." "What''s the rush?" the old man responded irritably, glancing at Lin Tian and protesting, "Didn''t you just give up your seat for a while? Don''t you have any sense of respecting the elderly and caring for the young?" "No sense?" Lin Tian said, getting angry, "What does it mean to respect the elderly and care for the young? Does giving up my seat to you constitute respect? You don''t even look at your own behavior. You sat down without anyone''s permission, showing none of the kindness and benevolence of an elder. And you expect others to respect you? Are you worthy?" "What did you say, you little brat!" the old man looked at Lin Tian angrily. "I said you''d better get up, because I want to sit!" Lin Tian said darkly. His patience had run out. "What if I don''t get up? What can you do to me!" the old man retorted smugly, looking at Lin Tian defiantly. "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled softly, but made no further move. "What''s the matter?" The sudden dispute on the train caught the attention of the surrounding passengers. Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t do anything, the old man thought Lin Tian was scared and became even more arrogant, pointing at Lin Tian and shouting, "Let me tell you, kid, don''t make a fuss in front of me, or I swear I''ll knock you out! Damn!" "What did you say?" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, a cold light flashing within. Chapter 53 is about his foul mouth. "What did you say?" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flickering within them."I told you to get lost!" The old man pointed at Lin Tian with an arrogant attitude. Upon hearing the old man''s words, the people around them began whispering among themselves, "This guy is too arrogant." "Exactly, way too arrogant." ... However, the surrounding murmurs did not make the old man restrain himself. Instead, his attitude became even more arrogant and his voice louder. He sat on a chair, pointed directly at Lin Tian, and cursed, "Damn, so what if I took your seat? What are you blabbering about, reincarnating or something!" "Heh..." Lin Tian let out a light laugh, sticking out his tongue to lick his somewhat dry lips, his gaze icy as he watched him. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, the old man shouted, "What are you looking at, kid, believe it or not, I''ll knock you dead!" Lin Tian''s eyes slightly narrowed, he strode forward, and harshly reached out! Slap! Lin Tian''s hand tightly gripped the old man''s neck, lifting him with one hand! Whoosh! Lin Tian lifted the old man into the air with one hand, his grip slowly tightening! Lin Tian coldly stared at him, "I don''t know where you get the courage to be so arrogant?" Lin Tian''s grip slowly tightened, his tone icy, "Old fool, are you seeking death?" As he spoke, Lin Tian''s grip tightened again, a trace of a murderous intent flickering in his eyes. "Gurgle..." As Lin Tian''s grip tightened, gurgling sounds came from the old man''s throat; he couldn''t speak at all. His eyes began bulging, and his face started turning pale. Struggle! The old man desperately struggled! He tried his best to pry open Lin Tian''s fingers, but couldn''t move them at all. Lin Tian''s hands were like steel. He grabbed Lin Tian''s arm with his right hand, but as Lin Tian''s muscles tensed, his fingers could only leave futile red marks on Lin Tian''s arm. "Gurgle..." The old man''s face grew paler! Fear! His eyes started to show fear! Lin Tian''s sudden outburst startled everyone around them. After a moment of shock, people quickly approached to stop Lin Tian. "Young man, let go at once!" "Quick, let him go! If something happens, you''ll have to pay, it''s not worth it!" While saying this, they tried pulling Lin Tian away, hoping he would release the old man. But the strength of Lin Tian, they couldn''t move him! After coldly choking the old man for a while, Lin Tian finally loosened his grip. "Huff huff!" As soon as Lin Tian released his hold, the old man fell to the ground, gasping for air deeply. After a slight rest, the old man cursed loudly, "You little..." "If you wish to die, keep shouting!" Lin Tian stared coldly at him. The old man hesitated mid-sentence, cleared his throat, wanting to say something, but in the end, he didn''t dare to continue. By this time, the people nearby also spoke up, "Enough, just stop talking." "Exactly, it was your fault to begin with!" The surrounding passengers all voiced their dismay towards the old man. They have long been displeased with the old man''s arrogant behavior. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No one expected to encounter such a peculiar person. Sensing the unwelcoming attitudes around him, the old man glared at Lin Tian and then turned away, heading to another carriage. After giving the old man a cold glance, Lin Tian returned to his seat with a frosty expression. Lin Tian hadn''t expected to encounter such a peculiar person either. He used to think he would never meet such people. Only now did he realize that the world is vast, anything is possible. Not long after Lin Tian sat down, someone approached him for a chat, "Young man, you''re quite strong!" "Indeed, indeed!" Echoes of agreement came from around. Everyone thought of the moment when Lin Tian lifted the old man with one hand. Lifting a person with one hand, what kind of strength was that? The old man must have weighed at least a hundred kilograms, lifting a hundred kilograms with one hand? Probably only those weightlifting champions could manage that. "Been working out," Lin Tian smiled faintly, somewhat dismissively. He didn''t want to talk much about these matters. Superpower was his secret. Amid the curious inquiries of the passengers, time unknowingly passed by and two hours later, the train arrived at Jia''an City. "Phew! Finally out!" Once off the train, Lin Tian took a deep breath, feeling the air outside was much fresher than on the train. Scanning the area, Lin Tian followed the crowd out of the train station, then hailed a taxi. "Driver, to Hongfeng Residency on Nanjing Road!" As soon as he got in the car, Lin Tian spoke up. While speaking, Lin Tian checked the time on his phone, it was already half-past three in the afternoon, he should be able to make it in time for dinner with He Qianqian. Lin Tian had seen the address where He Qianqian sent packages home before, so he knew where she lived. Twenty minutes later, the taxi stopped at the entrance of Hongfeng Residency. Scanning the gate, Lin Tian pulled out his phone to call He Qianqian, while walking towards the convenience store opposite the residency, feeling a bit thirsty, Lin Tian planned to buy a bottle of water. "Beep beep... " The phone rang a few times before being answered. "Hello!" He Qianqian''s crisp voice came through on the other end. "Qianqian, did you miss me?" Lin Tian walked towards the convenience store while speaking cheerfully. "Miss your big head, no!" "That''s too disappointing. I was actually planning to give you a surprise." "What surprise?" He Qianqian asked somewhat puzzled. "Guess where I am now?" Lin Tian said with a mysterious air. "Don''t tell me you''re in Jia''an City!" He Qianqian''s voice, somewhat hesitant, came over the phone. Knowing Lin Tian as she did, He Qianqian was sure he could pull off something like this. Lin Tian raised an eyebrow. "That''s my girl, you know me too well!" "Really? Don''t lie to me!" He Qianqian''s surprised voice came through the phone. "Hurry up and come out, I''m right outside your apartment complex." Lin Tian said with a chuckle, while pulling out a coin to buy a bottle of mineral water. "You..." He Qianqian was momentarily at a loss for words, hesitated for a moment, then quickly said, "Wait for me, I''m coming down right now!" With that, He Qianqian hung up the phone with a snap. Glancing at the phone that had been hung up, Lin Tian put it back in his pocket, then twisted open the bottle of mineral water to drink. After waiting a minute, Lin Tian saw He Qianqian, dressed in blue jeans, hurriedly running out, then looking left and right at the entrance of the complex. After scanning He Qianqian, Lin Tian was just about to approach her when suddenly, he halted in his steps. Just as Lin Tian was about to approach, suddenly a man in his twenties walked up from a distance. Upon seeing He Qianqian, he quickened his pace and seemed quite familiar with her. Lin Tian stood still, not immediately approaching, his gaze somewhat puzzled. The man ran up and exchanged a few words with He Qianqian, then the two of them began to talk. Since they were too far away, Lin Tian couldn''t hear what they were saying. However, after a few exchanges, it seemed there was a disagreement, and He Qianqian coldly said something to the man. Seeing this, Lin Tian no longer hesitated and quickly walked over. "Zhong Han, stop pestering me. I''ve told you I have a boyfriend!" He Qianqian said coldly to Zhong Han. Since coming back home, her mother had forced her to go on blind dates, and since meeting, Zhong Han had been pestering her, impossible to get rid of. It was so annoying! "I know you''re lying to me. Your mother said you don''t have a boyfriend at all!" Zhong Han was persistent. "Whether I have a boyfriend or not, does my mom know better, or do I? Please, can you just stop coming around?" He Qianqian looked at him helplessly, her expression showing impatience. "I really like you a lot!" Zhong Han persisted, looking at He Qianqian. Hearing this, He Qianqian pursed her lips, stopped arguing, and turned to leave. Snap! But just as He Qianqian turned, her arm was grabbed by Zhong Han! "What are you doing?" She glanced at his hand gripping hers tightly, clearly annoyed. "Give me a chance!" Zhong Han''s gaze fixed intensely on He Qianqian, his grip tightening. "You..." Just as He Qianqian was about to say something, suddenly she saw a familiar figure. "Hey, what are you doing?" Lin Tian quickly stepped forward, frowning at Zhong Han, his eyes sweeping to where Zhong Han was holding He Qianqian''s hand. "Who''s this kid? Scram!" Zhong Han was not so polite to Lin Tian, directly scolding him. "Let go!" At that moment, He Qianqian struggled forcefully, pulling her arm away from Zhong Han''s grasp. He Qianqian shook off his hand, and Zhong Han''s face took on an ugly expression, his patience from earlier seemingly vanished as he said darkly,"Is this necessary? What''s wrong with me? You want money, I give you money. You don''t want face!" Hearing this, He Qianqian''s face turned ashen, and with a cold expression she retorted, "Who wants your money? I am not interested. Just go away!" "Damn it, believe it or not, I''ll have someone gang up on you! Fuck!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian, with a cold face, directly slapped him! Smack! With a loud slap, Zhong Han was slapped to the ground by Lin Tian. The slap from Lin Tian was hard, and Zhong Han''s left cheek immediately swelled up, a vivid handprint appearing. Zhong Han lay on the ground, his head buzzing, momentarily stunned. Lin Tian, with a cold face, came over to Zhong Han, slowly squatted down, and lightly patted Zhong Han''s cheek,"If your mouth is that foul next time, I''ll rip it off!" As Lin Tian''s hand lightly tapped the swollen cheek, Zhong Han felt waves of pain in his cheek, and his mind also cleared up a bit. Looking up at Lin Tian squatting before him, Zhong Han felt a surge of anger and struggled to get up, swearing indistinctly, "Fuck..." "Smack!" Lin Tian didn''t wait for him to speak, directly slapped him on the head, knocking him down again! Lin Tian harshly grabbed Zhong Han by the hair and lifted him up," Did you not hear what I said?" Zhong Han glared at Lin Tian, his eyes flickering with hatred. Having been overpowered twice, he dared not curse anymore. Seeing that Zhong Han didn''t dare to speak anymore, Lin Tian finally smiled, lightly patted Zhong Han''s swollen cheek and cheerfully said, "That''s better! Now get lost!" When Lin Tian let go of Zhong Han, he struggled to his feet, glaring venomously at Lin Tian and He Qianqian. Without saying anything harsh, he turned and left. By then, the conflict had drawn some onlookers. Noticing the people around them, He Qianqian quickly pulled Lin Tian and hurried away. After walking a distance with Lin Tian and making sure no one recognized her, He Qianqian finally turned around, looking dissatisfied, and said, "What''s wrong with you? Why are you still so impulsive? Can''t you cause a little less trouble?" Lin Tian slightly lowered his head, pouted, and muttered, "It''s because his mouth was too foul!" "Oh! So just because he curses, you can hit him? Do you realize how much trouble you''ve stirred up?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, visibly upset. "What''s wrong now?" Lin Tian looked up at He Qianqian. "What''s wrong now?" He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian, her tone discontented, "Do you know who his dad is? His father is a local magnate, said to have connections in both the underworld and the legitimate world! You could really get into trouble, you know!" Taking a deep breath, He Qianqian waved her hand somewhat irritably, "Just go, before he comes after you for revenge. I''ll handle the rest." At that, He Qianqian sighed a bit helplessly. When would Lin Tian stop being so impulsive! This little nemesis. Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian felt a warm surge inside. What He Qianqian was thinking about at that moment wasn''t her own trouble, but telling him to leave and dealing with the situation herself. Seeing Zhong Han''s attitude towards He Qianqian, what could she really handle? Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian pulled He Qianqian into his embrace and said softly, "Don''t worry, I''ll handle it!" As she leaned against Lin Tian, He Qianqian''s expression was somewhat resigned. Handle it? How? He Qianqian truly didn''t believe it. Chapter 54 Jumping off a Building Embracing He Qianqian, Lin Tian gently patted her fragrant shoulder, softly comforting, "Don''t worry, everything will be okay with me!"The two of them were hugging each other in the street, and given the clear age discrepancy between them, passersby cast curious glances their way from time to time. Even though they didn''t dare to gawk openly, they still sneakily looked over. Their gazes were filled with curiosity. Noticing the looks from people around her, He Qianqian''s pretty face flushed red, and she hurriedly struggled out of Lin Tian''s embrace. Lin Tian also noticed the looks from the bystanders, and despite not caring himself, he didn''t insist since He Qianqian was embarrassed. Looking at He Qianqian''s slightly reddened face, Lin Tian said with a chuckle, "You''ll accompany me tonight, okay?" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. She certainly knew what he meant. She had wanted to refuse but, as if thinking of something, she changed her mind and said, "You should just buy a train ticket and leave tonight." "So soon?" Lin Tian was somewhat taken aback. He Qianqian, not in the best of moods, forced a smile and said, "Let''s have dinner later, then get a room, and after that, you''ll head back. How about that!" Lin Tian opened his mouth, and in the end, said nothing, just silently nodded. Afterward, the two found a small restaurant to eat. After resting for a while following the meal, they rented a room. Once in the room, He Qianqian, for some reason, became extremely intense. Two hours later, He Qianqian insisted on watching Lin Tian board the train. Having no choice, Lin Tian bought a train ticket but didn''t board the train after having his ticket checked and entering the station; instead, he stood on the platform, watching the train leave. "Buzz buzz~!" As the train slowly started to move, Lin Tian felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. Lin Tian took out his phone and saw that it was He Qianqian calling. "Hello!" Lin Tian answered the call. "Did you get on the train?" "Yeah, I''m on!" Lin Tian said casually as he watched the slowly moving train in front of him. "Good, then. You need to be more careful in the future and not so impulsive, okay?" He Qianqian instructed from the other end of the line. "I understand, don''t worry." "Take care!" He Qianqian sounded a bit down on the other end of the call. "Is it necessary to be so dramatic, as if it''s a matter of life and death?" Lin Tian laughed. "..." There was a long silence on the other end from He Qianqian. After a silence of six or seven seconds, He Qianqian''s voice came through, sounding somewhat sorrowful and hesitant, "Lin Tian, I... I love you!" Upon hearing these words, Lin Tian was stunned, rooted to the spot. By the time Lin Tian came to his senses, the call had already been disconnected. Looking at the disconnected phone, Lin Tian''s nose tingled, and his eyes were slightly moist. He took a deep breath, tilted back his head, and forced the tears in his eyes to stay back. Putting the phone back in his pocket, he walked out of the train station with a stern face. Why He Qianqian was so wild in the room and why she was so sorrowful during their farewell, even going so far as to make a confession she would almost never voice, Lin Tian understood all too well. It was all because of Zhong Han. She was afraid of getting hurt, afraid of Zhong Han''s revenge, and so she planned to take care of the situation herself. Even though she knew Lin Tian was a good fighter, capable of defeating ten men alone, she didn''t believe he could handle the Zhong family, who had influence over both black and white in Jia''an City. For Lin Tian, she was willing to sacrifice herself. He took a deep breath, and with a touch of helplessness, Lin Tian mumbled to himself, "Girl, I really can handle everything!" Was Lin Tian a fool? He didn''t think so. Did he not know that such impulsiveness could bring trouble? He knew it all too well! But because of his superpower, Lin Tian didn''t have to put up with so much, with it he could take care of many problems! Without the superpower, he would definitely swallow his pride, for overstepping one''s capabilities is just seeking death! The reason he beat up Zhong Han was because Lin Tian believed he could take him down, even if the other party had significant clout in Jia''an City! But He Qianqian didn''t know that, and Lin Tian couldn''t tell her about his superpower. The superpower was Lin Tian''s biggest secret. Without words to express it, Lin Tian had no choice but to pretend to heed He Qianqian''s advice to leave and then come back later to resolve the situation. "Zhong Han..." Muttering these two words to himself, Lin Tian walked briskly out of the train station. After leaving the station, he thought for a moment, then turned back inside, and took out his phone to look through it. The reason he didn''t immediately leave was partly to wait for He Qianqian to leave the station, to avoid running into each other, Another aspect was that for a famous wealthy family like the Zhong family, there was still some information available online. By simply gathering this information from the internet and then conducting a field investigation, a lot of details could be revealed. Half an hour later, Lin Tian put away his phone. He had already gained some understanding of the Zhong family. Through research, Lin Tian learned that Zhong Han''s father, Zhong An, was the biggest real estate tycoon in Jia''an City. At the same time, on the internet, Lin Tian also found some incidents of Zhong An''s real estate enforcers forcibly evicting people and assaulting them. While thinking about the information he found online, Lin Tian hurriedly walked out of the train station. Half an hour had passed, and He Qianqian should have left by now. Thinking of He Qianqian, Lin Tian took out his phone again and opened an app. In an instant, a red dot appeared on Lin Tian''s phone GPS map. Seeing the location of this red dot, Lin Tian finally felt relieved. Fortunately, He Qianqian had not gone to find Zhong Han yet; she had already gone home. Because he was worried that He Qianqian would go looking for Zhong Han behind his back and feared she would get hurt, Lin Tian had secretly downloaded a tracking software onto He Qianqian''s phone while they were previously in the hotel room. Through GPS, Lin Tian could know He Qianqian''s location. Being certain that He Qianqian did not go to find Zhong Han tonight, Lin Tian felt much more at ease and prepared for his next move. After leaving the train station, Lin Tian was just about to hail a cab when suddenly he paused in his step, curiously looking to the right. About two hundred meters away from Lin Tian, in front of a building, many people were gathered, all of them craning their necks and looking up. Curiosity getting the better of him, Lin Tian also looked upwards. He could vaguely see a small black dot on the rooftop terrace. That must be a girl, who at that moment was standing on the edge of the rooftop. Seeing this scene, a word flashed in Lin Tian''s mindjump! Clearly, many people shared Lin Tian''s thought as they all looked up at the rooftop, pointing and talking about the girl. Hesitating for a moment and considering whether to go over or not, suddenly a synthesized electronic voice rang out in his mind, "Mission: Rescue the girl. Mission reward: One Supernatural Point!" With no further hesitation, the matter with Zhong Han could wait these few minutesthe priority now was to save the girl and earn the Supernatural Point. Glancing at the girl and noting that she looked like she might jump at any moment, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate and ran forward quickly. Rushing through the crowds into the building, Lin Tian hurried to the elevator and frantically pressed the button. Watching the slowly changing numbers on the elevator, Lin Tian felt anxious. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After waiting for a while, unable to bear the slow speed of the elevator, Lin Tian gritted his teeth, turned around, and ran for the stairwell. Thump thump thump! Lin Tian''s speed was very fast, and within seconds he had sprinted up one floor of the building, his pace not slower than the elevator. Huff huff! Lin Tian ran quickly. Dozens of seconds later, Lin Tian suddenly stopped in his tracks! He had arrived! Lin Tian had reached the rooftop, the eighteenth floor, with the terrace just ahead. Glancing at the stairs to the rooftop, Lin Tian ran up them quickly. When Lin Tian got to the terrace, there were already more than a dozen people there. They were constantly persuading the girl not to jump. Upon reaching the terrace, Lin Tian only then noticed that the girl was actually very beautiful. She had fair skin, big eyes, and a delicate oval face; she was truly a beauty. Moreover, Lin Tian noticed that the girl wasn''t very old, about the same age as himself, probably seventeen or eighteen. But at that moment, the girl''s face was devoid of emotion, displaying an air of despair greater than heartbreak. Despite people constantly coaxing behind her, the girl showed no expression. After glancing at the girl, just as Lin Tian was thinking about what to do, suddenly, his eyes widened, his heart startled, and he hurriedly rushed over! Jump! The girl had actually leaped down without saying a word! "Hey!" Lin Tian sprinted with all his might. Clap! In the nick of time, Lin Tian grabbed the girl''s arm, but because of the momentum and the girl''s downward gravity, Lin Tian''s body was also pulled down! Whoosh! Both bodies plummeted swiftly from the eighteenth floor! Like two rocks! Feeling his body falling quickly, Lin Tian''s face turned pale, and he cursed, "Shit!" Chapter 55 Serial Tasks The girl jumped silently all of a sudden, stunning and shocking everyone.But then Lin Tian suddenly dashed forward, reaching straight for the girl''s arm, and then he, too, was pulled down by the girl, falling from the building to everyone''s even greater surprise. "Ah!" Some girls screamed instinctively. "Look!" Someone suddenly pointed up and yelled from the base of the building. All eyes turned downward, and then they saw the girl jump suddenly, and at the same moment an arm reached out to grab her, and then that person was pulled out into the air as well. Falling from the building too! All onlookers were dumbfounded by the sight! They''re done for! Everyone thought the two of them were goners! Both of them doomed. At the moment Wang Xia jumped, she had braced herself for death, but in that moment, her heart was very calm, even with a hint of relief. For her at this time, death was not so terrible. But what she didn''t expect was that the moment she jumped, someone grabbed her arm. Wang Xia felt her body hang in the air for a moment before continuing to fall downward. At the same time, the owner of the hand was falling with her. A trace of surprise flickered through Wang Xia''s dazed expression as she looked up in astonishment. She saw a young boy, who seemed about her age. "So foolish!" Wang Xia murmured softly. Despite that, a touch of gratitude shone in her eyes. Feeling his body plummeting rapidly, Lin Tian had no mind to care what others thought. He mentally cursed out loud: "Shit! Shit! How could this happen!" Lin Tian had not anticipated that his charge would be too fast, causing him to be pulled down as well. This wasn''t the version of the plan he had in mind! It''s over! If he fell from the eighteenth floor, he''d be dead for sure, even with the strength of eighteen men! The "Ox Power Technique" was not invincible; it just gave Lin Tian the strength of a bull, and not just Lin Tian, even a bull falling from the eighteenth floor would be surely dead. "Shit! I don''t want to die!" Roaring out loud, Lin Tian''s hand violently reached forward to grab! Snatch! Lin Tian''s arm caught a railing! Lin Tian gripped it fiercely! Rip~! The immense force of the fall bent the silver railing! But even so, Lin Tian''s body stopped falling, and Wang Xia, who was held by Lin Tian''s hand, stopped as well. By this time, they were at the twelfth floor. This scene left everyone in shock! "Damn! How is that possible?" someone below said, stupefied. Could this even work? "Rip~!" The railing Lin Tian was holding onto made a terrible tearing sound. The railing was severely deformed and starting to break. "Damn, not like this!" Lin Tian''s hand tightened slowly, pulling himself up gradually, his gaze fixed on the railing. Lin Tian''s body rose slowly, meantime the deformed railing bowed further, its crack widening. "Shit!" Lin Tian cursed under his breath as he hoisted his body upward slowly, not daring to apply too much force at once. But just as Lin Tian was climbing up swiftly, there was a sudden ''bang.'' The railing snapped. Lin Tian''s body fell again with a whoosh. "Your sister!" Lin Tian cursed, stretching his hand out to grab desperately once more. Snatch! Fortunately, he caught another railing. This was the eleventh floor''s railing. "Damn it!" Lin Tian cursed through clenched teeth, veins popping on his hands, as he pulled his body up with all his might. The eleventh-floor railing, though somewhat deformed under Lin Tian''s pull, could fully withstand the force of both Lin Tian and Wang Xia. Lin Tian slowly hoisted himself up, gradually climbing onto the eleventh-floor balcony. After climbing up, Lin Tian pulled Wang Xia up with one hand. "Huff!" After pulling Wang Xia up, Lin Tian collapsed on the ground, breathing heavily, his expression showing a touch of lingering fear. Scared! Lin Tian had truly been scared just now! If he had really fallen to the ground from above, he might have died just like that! Too dangerous, it was too dangerous! "Huff!" Breathing heavily, Lin Tian took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. After several deep breaths, Lin Tian stood up, glanced at the girl who was also sitting on the ground looking a bit bewildered, made sure she wouldn''t jump off the building again, and hurriedly turned around to leave. Lin Tian intended to leave this place immediately. He had been compelled to display his great strength just now; surely someone below had captured the scene on their phones. Lin Tian didn''t want any trouble. Lin Tian didn''t want to become famous; he didn''t want anyone paying too much attention to him because it involved his supernatural abilities. So after resting for a while, before those people made it up, Lin Tian turned and quickly left. Exiting the balcony, he found the residents were out, so Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief and then quickly left through the front door. On top of that, Lin Tian felt somewhat relieved that the building''s hallway didn''t have cameras. Arriving at the staircase, Lin Tian quickly descended. Since he took the stairs, Lin Tian amazingly went unnoticed. Once Lin Tian had put some distance between himself and the building, ensuring no one had spotted him, he finally stopped. At the same time, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his mind: "Task completed: Reward 1 Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, a flicker of joy passed through Lin Tian''s heart. He breathed a sigh of relief; the task was finally complete. If he had taken such a risk and the task hadn''t been completed, Lin Tian would have been at a huge loss! But just when Lin Tian thought it was over and was about to leave, another electronic synthesized voice sounded in his mind: "Chain follow-up task: Fulfill Wang Xia''s wish. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point. Task Failure Penalty: Deduction of two Supernatural Points!" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian froze, a look of astonishment flickering across his face, "A chain task?" There was actually a chain task? And if it''s not completed, it would even deduct Supernatural Points? How could this be? This kind of task, Lin Tian had never encountered before. He remained stunned for a moment before turning his head with some bewilderment, looking towards the building where the girl was. On this look, Lin Tian was taken aback again. A red dot! In Lin Tian''s vision, there was a red dot that appeared a bit blurry, seemingly resembling the model of a girl. "Even the red light has changed." Seeing the flickering red dot in his line of sight, Lin Tian was somewhat curious. In the past, Lin Tian could only see the flashing red light on a person when he actually saw them. But with this chain task, even through walls, Lin Tian could see that red dot. That meant no matter where the person was, Lin Tian could find them. Any distance at all? A doubt flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. Then, he closed his eyes and focused, hoping the system would answer his question. Several seconds later, Lin Tian opened his eyes. By then, he had confirmed his suspicion. This chain task indeed was somewhat different; the task target''s flashing red light was unlike the single tasks that could only be seen with the naked eyeLin Tian could locate this chain task target, no matter how far away, through any barrier. "Since it''s like that, there''s no rush, and if I go now, I''ll definitely be discovered. Now''s the time to check on Qianqian." After thinking it over, Lin Tian walked towards a taxi not far away. Lin Tian was not in a hurry to take on the subsequent task. There were surely many people around that girl now. At the same time, Lin Tian was also worried about He Qianqian and was afraid she would go looking for Zhong Han at night. Even though he could determine He Qianqian''s location through his phone, not seeing her in person still left Lin Tian somewhat anxious. After getting into the cab and giving the driver an address, Lin Tian took out his phone and dialed He Qianqian''s number. "Hello, Qianqian..." Two minutes later, Lin Tian hung up the call. Through the phone call, Lin Tian confirmed that He Qianqian was at home, and he also noticed that He Qianqian''s emotions had stabilized quite a bit. Nevertheless, despite this, Lin Tian still decided to go and see for himself. Half an hour later, the taxi stopped in the vicinity of He Qianqian''s residential area. Finding a deserted corner, Lin Tian turned invisible and headed towards He Qianqian''s home. Forty minutes later, Lin Tian exited the residential area and dispelled his invisibility in a secluded corner. "Qianqian is fine, now the only thing left is to resolve that chain task." By the time he left, He Qianqian was preparing for bed. Assured that He Qianqian was safe for the night, Lin Tian decided to tackle the subsequent task. With this in mind, Lin Tian looked around and eventually his gaze settled in the northeast direction. In that direction, a red dot was flashing faintly. Having confirmed the direction, Lin Tian hailed a cab and drove towards where the red dot was flashing. Half an hour later, Lin Tian arrived in front of a household, staring at the tightly closed door with an expression that seemed somewhat troublesome. In Lin Tian''s vision, the red dot was inside here. But the door of the house was locked. After pondering in front of the door for a while, Lin Tian turned and swiftly ran down to the ground floor. Lin Tian wandered around the lawn below for a bit when his eyes suddenly lit up. Lin Tian discovered that the girl was actually sitting in front of the window sill, propping up her chin with her hand, staring off into space, lost in thought. The girl''s floor wasn''t high, it was only the second floor; a light call from Lin Tian would reach her ears. Thinking of this, Lin Tian hurried over to the window sill, softly calling out, "Hey!" Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The girl didn''t react! "Hey!" Lin Tian called out once more. This time, the girl finally responded, looking down with a puzzled expression. Upon seeing him, she was somewhat stunned. Even though she glanced at Lin Tian only once, his face was deeply etched in her memory. She remembered he was the boy who saved her. Why had he come? Seeing that Wang Xia had noticed him, Lin Tian appeared somewhat excited. After a moment of thought, he quickly stepped forward and rapidly climbed the balcony where the girl was with his hands and feet. With Lin Tian''s current strength, climbing a building was a piece of cake. Wang Xia watched curiously as Lin Tian climbed, not stopping him. "Whew!" Once Lin Tian climbed up, he let out a breath of relief, patted the dust off his clothes, and said with a smile, "This makes talking a bit easier." Wang Xia looked at Lin Tian with a trace of curiosity in her gaze, not uttering a word. Lin Tian looked around, then took a seat on a chair he found for himself, smiling at Wang Xia, "Why are you like this? If you have a wish, I can help you fulfill it!" Wang Xia looked at Lin Tian, not speaking, only a calm look in her eyes that now had a tinge of pain. After waiting a while, Wang Xia still did not reply. Helplessly, Lin Tian finally said, "If you have a wish, speak up, I can make it happen." After saying this, afraid the girl wouldn''t believe him, Lin Tian added assertively, "Really." Silently observing Lin Tian for a while, the girl gently shook her head, whispering, "You can''t help me." It was only then that Lin Tian realized the girl''s voice was actually very pleasant, as if it were a wind chime. Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian snapped back to reality, a hint of joy flashing in his eyesjust getting her to speak was good. He then eagerly pressed, "Just say it, how do you know I can''t help you if you don''t speak!" The girl looked at Lin Tian, shook her head gently, and remained silent. "Why are you being like this, just say it, I''m really quite powerful!" Lin Tian kept pestering her. ... Ten minutes later, completely worn down by Lin Tian''s insistence, the girl looked at Lin Tian once more and spoke, "I want to kill someone!" "To kill someone?" Lin Tian was taken aback. Murder! This was a task Lin Tian had never even considered. Lin Tian was not the type who killed indiscriminately. Hesitating, Lin Tian then asked, "Who do you want to kill?" "A man named Zhong Han!" The girl looked at Lin Tian with a calm gaze. She had never really believed that Lin Tian could fulfill such a wish. She had only spoken up because he had been so persistent. "Zhong Han?" Hearing this name, Lin Tian was stunned, and with some astonishment, he said, "You mean the Zhong Han from Wang An Group?" Chapter 56 Im Here to Kill! The Wang An Group was the real estate conglomerate founded by Zhong Han''s father, Zhong An.And his son, Zhong Han, was working in it as well. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Xia lifted her head in some astonishment and looked at Lin Tian, "You know him too?" Through Wang Xia''s expression, Lin Tian confirmed that the Zhong Han she was talking about was indeed the same Zhong Han who had been harassing He Qianqian. "Heh, it really is a small world!" Lin Tian muttered under his breath. Lin Tian could have never imagined such a coincidence would occur. After some thought, Lin Tian looked up at Wang Xia and asked, "Why do you want to kill him?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, a flash of fear followed by a flash of hatred swept across Wang Xia''s eyes. After a moment of silence, Wang Xia said dryly, "He ruined my life!" Looking at Wang Xia''s gloomy face, Lin Tian kept silent and said nothing. He thought back to some rumors he had read online. The internet claimed that Zhong Han was very lecherous, often raping girls and even killing a few. But because his family wielded so much power, he was always able to smooth things over. Initially, Lin Tian had some doubts, but after seeing his attitude towards He Qianqian and Wang Xia''s reaction today, Lin Tian suspected that the rumors online were very likely true. "If that is true..." Thinking this, a glint of murderous intent flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. After a moment of silence, looking at Wang Xia still engulfed in her pain, Lin Tian stepped forward and gently patted her shoulder, softly consoling, "Don''t worry, I will help you." Having said that, Lin Tian braced himself and directly jumped down from the balcony. "Pat, pat..." Lin Tian quickly walked away. Watching Lin Tian hurry away, Wang Xia gently shook her head, sighed, and as memories seemed to resurge, tears slowly streamed down her face... She didn''t truly believe that Lin Tian could accomplish it. She just thought Lin Tian was comforting her. After leaving the residential area where Wang Xia lived, Lin Tian hailed a cab and headed for the Zhong An Group. Lin Tian decided to go looking for Zhong Han right now; he didn''t want to wait any longer. Because with every day he waited, He Qianqian could possibly be in danger, and Lin Tian also wanted to complete the mission quickly. Since he didn''t know where Zhong Han was at the moment, nor did he know where his house was, Lin Tian could only start at his company group to see if he could find any leads. Arriving at the Wang An Group building, Lin Tian got out of the cab and entered Invisibility in a secluded corner, then strutted towards the Wang An Group. At this time, most of the Wang An Group''s employees had already left work, leaving only a few who were on the night shift. Lin Tian walked in slowly, intending to search for what he needed. Half an hour later, Lin Tian came out of the Wang An Group, still in that quiet corner, and canceled his Invisibility. "Yanjing West Road..." Lin Tian murmured to himself as he walked towards a nearby taxi. Although he didn''t find Zhong Han at the Wang An Group, Lin Tian found out his home address. Twenty minutes later, an invisible Lin Tian looked at the luxurious villa in front of him, scowled, and then vaulted over the perimeter wall. After ten minutes, Lin Tian climbed back out. In a secluded corner, Lin Tian turned off Invisibility and hailed a taxi at the roadside, "Driver, to Shanghai Road, Splendid Bar!" Once inside, Lin Tian found that Zhong Han was not at home. From chatting with the servants, Lin Tian learned this guy had actually gone out to a bar to have fun. Sitting in the backseat of the taxi, Lin Tian took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and called up the Superpower menu in his mind. He looked at each Superpower before him and finally fixed his gaze on one, "Level 1 Face-Changing Technique: Can completely transform into another face for one hour. Exchange Superpower Points: 2 Supernatural Points." Looking at the Superpower, Lin Tian hesitated for a moment but eventually clicked to exchange. With Lin Tian''s current abilities, killing Zhong Han would be effortless. All he had to do was use Invisibility and be careful not to leave any evidence, ensuring no one would notice. Initially, Lin Tian had planned to do just that, but upon further contemplation, he decided otherwise. The power of the Zhong family in Jia''an City was immense, and as He Qianqian said, they held sway over both criminal and legitimate circles. If Zhong Han died, the Zhong family would surely seek revenge. And when seeking revenge, what would they do if they couldn''t find the culprit? The Zhong family might lash out indiscriminately. Moreover, just yesterday, Lin Tian had a conflict with Zhong Han and even left his face swollen. If the Zhong family became suspicious of Lin Tian due to this and sought revenge, possibly implicating He Qianqian as well, that would only complicate matters further. So, if he was really going to kill Zhong Han, it was imperative to leave behind a clear target for the Zhong family''s retaliation, to prevent them from focusing their energy on someone else. It was for this reason that Lin Tian thought of using the Face-Changing Technique. As long as he changed his appearance, who would know what he had done? Let them be frantic. "Driver, stop here," Lin Tian suddenly said after exchanging for the Superpower. "But didn''t you say Shanghai Road?" the driver asked confusedly as he slowed to a stop by the roadside. "No need for change." Lin Tian handed him a hundred yuan note, opened the car door, and walked away. After getting out of the car, Lin Tian wandered around, then activated the Superpower in a deserted corner. With the activation of the Superpower, Lin Tian felt a warm flow on his face. After that, there were no more abnormalities. "Is that it?" Lin Tian questioned as he found a glass to look into. "This..." Lin Tian looked at the person in the mirror with some astonishment. The figure in the mirror was still his own, but his appearance had completely changed. He had turned into a man in his twenties. Seeing himself in the mirror, Lin Tian couldn''t find a trace of his own features. "Not bad!" Lin Tian nodded satisfyingly, quite pleased with the Superpower. Afterward, Lin Tian changed back into his own appearance, bought a set of new clothes at a supermarket, and a pair of gloves. In a deserted spot, Lin Tian changed into the clothes he had just bought and packed away his old ones before picking up a baseball bat. Then he stepped out, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for the Splendid Bar on Shanghai Road. Stepping into the noisy bar, Lin Tian made a beeline for the Peony Hall VIP room. From what the servant had said, Lin Tian knew that Zhong Han was inside right now. ** In the Peony Hall, holding a glass of red wine, Zhong Han bellowed, "Drink up!" "Drink!" someone immediately responded. Zhong Han gulped down the wine in his glass, not caring that the red liquid spilled from his mouth onto his clothes. "Has that matter been settled, Brother Zhong?" someone asked, eyeing Zhong Han''s swollen cheek as he spoke. "Settled? How could it be settled!" Zhong Han slammed his glass onto the table, his face menacing, "If it weren''t for the girl from last time threatening to jump off a building and the old man at home not letting me out, I would have chopped that kid up tonight." "What if he has run away?" Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What''s there to fear? Is He Qianqian not still here? Damn, that ***** is still acting holier-than-thou!" Zhong Han said viciously, anger flashing in his eyes, "I thought about playing nice with her, but since she doesn''t appreciate it, how about I get the guys to take turns with her next time?" "Really?" someone by his side exclaimed in delight. "Hmph!" Zhong Han snorted coldly, remaining silent. Kicking the door open, Lin Tian''s gaze swept the room and furrowed his brow at the sight of a group of intoxicated men and women and the sound of Zhong Han''s ranting. Lin Tian''s eyes shifted, looking towards Zhong Han. He saw a young girl looking somewhat hazy in Zhong Han''s arms, and at this sight, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, a flash of murderous intent crossing his face! Murderous intent! This time, Lin Tian truly harbored the intention to kill. Initially, when Lin Tian had come here, he had been hesitant about whether to really kill Zhong Han. However, the scene before him cemented his resolve to kill. "Beast!" Lin Tian''s eyes glittered with icy murderous intent as he glared coldly at Zhong Han. "Damn! Who is this kid, seeking death?" At this point, the others in the room also reacted, standing up and cursing as they advanced towards Lin Tian, some even picking up wine bottles from the table. "Hmph!" With a cold snort and without a trace of nervousness, Lin Tian slowly walked forward, his gaze still calm. "Kid, do you have a death wish? Do you know whose territory this is?" The man holding the wine bottle stopped in front of Lin Tian without striking him, a ferocious look on his face, possibly intimidated by Lin Tian''s calm demeanor. However, Lin Tian didn''t take his fierce expression seriously at all, ignoring him completely and calmly stating to Zhong Han with his baseball bat in hand, "I''m here to kill someone!" Kill someone! Upon hearing these words, the room fell silent! After a brief silence, commotion erupted in the room. "Thud thud..." Suddenly, a series of footsteps sounded from outside the room. With a whoosh, seven or eight burly men dressed in black suits rushed into the room, each well over six feet tall and muscular. "What''s going on, Brother Zhong?" Upon entering, the leader-like figure in the black suit asked the seated Zhong Han. Seeing the group of menacing men burst in, Zhong Han, who had been somewhat tense, relaxed completely. Zhong Han waved his hand dismissively at the burly men and while staring at Lin Tian, he slowly stood up, "You''re here to kill? Who do you want to kill? Me?" "Correct, but no prize!" Lin Tian calmly met his gaze, not giving a second glance to the black-clothed men who had rushed in. "Is that so?" Zhong Han let out a scornful laugh, his eyes filled with malice as he stared at Lin Tian, "You want to kill me? Do you dare? Do you know whose turf this is? If you kneel now and beg for mercy, maybe I''ll spare your life." "Kid, you''re too arrogant. You don''t realize where you are. Do you think you can kill with that stick in your hand? Haha!" After the black-clothed men arrived, other people in the private room also relaxed, looking at Lin Tian with sarcasm. They thought Lin Tian was out of his mind. Not realizing where they were, this bar belonged to the Zhong family, it was their home ground, and he dared to come here to kill with a baseball bat? What a fool, right? Lin Tian looked at Zhong Han with indifference and, not bothering to waste words, reached out swiftly towards Zhong Han! Smack! Lin Tian''s hand was slapped away by one of the black-suited men who blocked him. "Attack!" the black-clad man bellowed. Then many people rushed at Lin Tian, punching and kicking. "Hmph!" Zhong Han watched coldly, waiting to see Lin Tian beg for mercy. But his satisfaction lasted only seconds before he stared, dumbstruck, at the scene unfolding before his eyes. It wasn''t just Zhong Han; everyone else in the private room was also watching, their mouths agape, disbelieving. Incredulous faces all around. After about fifteen seconds, Lin Tian took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the soreness in his muscles. The space was too cramped for dodging, and those men were all physically strong. Inevitably, Lin Tian still received a few kicks, and someone even broke a wine bottle over his head. Lin Tian had sustained a few minor injuries. But it was only minor damage for Lin Tian, whereas all the black-suited men lay on the ground groaning, unable to get up. Zhong Han stared blankly at the scene, frozen. Damn! Was this guy even human? How could he fight like that? After a moment''s shock, Zhong Han snapped back to reality, only to find Lin Tian calmly walking towards him. Zhong Han involuntarily stepped back, forcing a laugh, "Big bro, let''s talk this over!" "Hmph!" Lin Tian snorted coldly, grabbing Zhong Han''s hair with forceful grip and yanking him over, pressing him forcefully against the coffee table. Leaning over, Lin Tian looked calmly into Zhong Han''s eyes and said softly, "You asked if I dare? What do you think now?" Chapter 57 Changes of the Supernatural Ability System His head was pressed against the coffee table by Lin Tian, feeling the explosive force from the other man''s hand. Zhong Han was somewhat panicked and hurriedly said, "Big brother, big brother! Don''t be impulsive, okay? Where have I offended you in the past? Little brother here will apologize! How much money do you want, I''ll give it all to you!""Money? I don''t need it!" Lin Tian slowly shook his head and said with a chilling voice, "I want your life!" As he spoke, Lin Tian violently swung the baseball bat in his hand! Crack! "Ah!" Along with a scream, Zhong Han''s legs were directly broken by Lin Tian. "Damn! Fuck!" Zhong Han cursed crazily, twisting his body in a frantic struggle. At the same time, he yelled, "Damn it, someone come save me!" Lin Tian, with a cold face, grabbed Zhong Han''s hair and then smashed it hard against the coffee table! Bang! Blood splattered! Zhong Han''s screams came to an abrupt halt! Silence! The scene was completely quiet! After a while, a woman''s piercing scream filled the scene, "Murderer!" At the same time, a drop of warm blood splashed onto Lin Tian''s face. Feeling the warmth on his face, Lin Tian''s initially excited heart quickly calmed down. He took a deep breath, cast a glance at Zhong Han, who lay motionless on the coffee table, and quickly walked away. After running a considerable distance, Lin Tian became invisible in a secluded corner. Then he changed back to his own appearance, put on his clothes, and walked out. Afterward, Lin Tian found a hotel, checked into a room, and took a thorough bath. This hot shower lasted a full half-hour before Lin Tian came out. Still, when Lin Tian came out of the bathroom, his complexion was slightly pale. He had killed someone, his first time killing. Although Lin Tian thought the man didn''t deserve to live, after actually killing him, Lin Tian still felt somewhat nervous and flustered inside. "Whew!" Lin Tian took a deep breath and comforted himself, "What I did was a public service, so don''t worry." Just as Lin Tian was comforting himself, suddenly a synthesized electronic voice rang in his mind, "Chain mission ''Fulfill Wang Xia''s wish'' has been completed, awarded one Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled and after a moment, he realized that this meant that Zhong Han was truly dead. "Another Supernatural Point. That, along with the previous two points, means I now have three Supernatural Points," Lin Tian murmured to himself. "Three Supernatural Points..." Looking at the three points floating in his mind like golden beans, Lin Tian was hesitant whether to exchange them for a superpower or save them up. "I''ll save them for now; there''s no rush to use them," Lin Tian decided after some thought. Just as Lin Tian''s consciousness was about to leave his mind, a sudden synthetic electronic voice rang out, "The Supernatural Ability System has met the unlocking requirements and has been unlocked. Welcome to view new functions." "Unlocked? What?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled. Then he quickly closed his eyes, focusing his consciousness inside his mind. As Lin Tian''s attention focused, a rush of information flowed into his mind. After a while, Lin Tian opened his eyes, with a flash of realization shining through. When Lin Tian first got access to the Supernatural Ability System, he noticed that the superpowers listed were quite basic, totaling only twenty. Most importantly, all the abilities listed there were low-level superpowers. They were clearly the most basic. As for how to obtain high-level superpowers, Lin Tian had asked the system before, but the response was that he did not meet the conditions and thus could not unlock them. However, Lin Tian had just completed the first of the chain tasks and had now met the system''s unlocking criteria. The system had naturally unlocked itself. "Let''s see what the new functions are." Lin Tian murmured as he reviewed the information in his mind, started to make sense of the unlocked Supernatural Ability System and how it differed from the previous one. After analyzing for a while, Lin Tian discovered that there was not much difference between the unlocked and the previous Supernatural Ability System. The only difference was that the unlocked system had gained two new abilities. The first ability was the enhancement of existing superpowers. For instance, Lin Tian currently had the first level of ''Ox Power Technique.'' To advance to the second level, he would need to use Supernatural Points to upgrade and strengthen it, what is commonly referred to as ''adding points.'' According to the system''s information, the Supernatural Points required for the first level of enhancement ranged from 10 to 100 points. Enhancing a superpower meant opening the path to continuous strengthening of Lin Tian''s superpowers, allowing them to grow indefinitely. "That''s a great ability!" Lin Tian nodded with satisfaction, feeling the system''s new function. After checking out this new function for a while, Lin Tian then focused his attention on the second ability unlocked by the system: adding a new superpower! The second unlocked ability was to add new superpowers. Which means, whatever superpower Lin Tian wanted, he could now add it to the system. This meant that the superpowers Lin Tian possessed would no longer be limited to the initial twenty provided by the system. Seeing this new ability, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, murmuring, "What a great ability indeed!" Despite the fact that each new addition of a superpower required 10 Supernatural Points, Lin Tian still thought it was a great feature. Because it meant that Lin Tian had an endless supply of abilities! "Unexpected! Both unlocked abilities are so practical, quite a surprise indeed!" Seeing the two new abilities added to the Supernatural Ability System, Lin Tian was very satisfied. The emergence of these two abilities gave Lin Tian the potential for limitless growth. As long as he had enough Supernatural Points, maybe one day he really could punch Mars and kick the Earth! "It''s just that the Supernatural Points come too slowly!" Lin Tian thought greedily. While Lin Tian was in his room researching the system''s new abilities, on the other side, He Qianqian, who couldn''t sleep, got up and turned on her computer, browsing the local forum out of boredom. Upon opening the forum, He Qianqian discovered a post that was getting a lot of attention. She was startled by the title, which read: "Real Pictures, Real Evidence. Reliable sources say Zhong Han of the Wang An Group was beaten up in a bar and pronounced dead after failed resuscitation efforts at the hospital!" "This..." He Qianqian stared blankly at the post, instinctively clicking on it. At the same time, Wang Xia, who also couldn''t sleep, happened to be browsing the local forum and saw the same post. ... Driven by curiosity, He Qianqian clicked on the post. As soon as she clicked it, the first things that caught her eye were a series of photos. These photos showed a chaotic bar with a surging crowd and a bloodstained floor. He Qianqian even saw Zhong Han being lifted onto an ambulance in one of the photos. Even though Zhong Han''s face was covered in blood and he looked very pale in the photo, He Qianqian recognized him at a glance. "Is he really dead?" He Qianqian mused blankly, finding it hard to believe that Zhong Han could be beaten to death in a bar. After a moment of shock, an image of Lin Tian appeared in He Qianqian''s mind. Thinking of Lin Tian, her expression changed abruptly, and she started reading the post''s details more carefully. Upon reading it, He Qianqian''s face turned noticeably pale. From the description in the post, He Qianqian realized that the man who beat up Zhong Han resembled Lin Tian in both height and build. "Please don''t let it be him!" The thought made He Qianqian anxiously grab her phone and hastily dial Lin Tian''s number. Based on what she knew about Lin Tian, it wasn''t entirely out of the question that he could do something this foolish. "Please don''t let it be you!" she thought, looking anxiously at the phone as she made the call. "Dudu..." The phone rang a few times before being picked up. "Hello, is this Lin Tian? Where are you right now?" He Qianqian asked urgently as soon as the call connected. "Me? I''m at home," Lin Tian said, his eyes shifting, as he answered casually. "Really?" He Qianqian asked doubtfully. "Really!" Lin Tian''s reply was firm, but his expression revealed some confusion. He sensed that He Qianqian seemed to know something. "You''re not lying to me?" He Qianqian asked again, still doubtful. "Of course not, why would I lie to you!" Lin Tian was very assertive in his response. Hearing Lin Tian''s affirmative answer again, and despite her suspicions, He Qianqian didn''t feel right pressing the matter further. After a moment''s hesitation, He Qianqian said, "Do you know? I just saw a piece of news online saying that Zhong Han was beaten to death in a bar." "Ah?" Lin Tian was startled, a thought flashing through his mind. The news was online already? After a pause, Lin Tian asked, "Where did you see it?" "On the Jia''an forum," He Qianqian replied, somewhat uncertain, "I don''t know if the news online is true or not, it could be fake." "Oh, I''ll go take a look, hopefully it''s true," he said. "Hmm..." ... Lin Tian briefly chatted with He Qianqian a bit more before hanging up, then he quickly booted up the hotel''s computer to check. On the other side, He Qianqian reopened the post. By now, there were new photos on the thread. Glancing at the new photos, He Qianqian saw a young man in his twenties who had a similar aura to Lin Tian, but looked completely different from him. Then He Qianqian scanned the caption under the photos: According to the bar''s surveillance, this man was the one who beat Zhong Han to death. Seeing this, He Qianqian finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it wasn''t Lin Tian, that was all that mattered. Meanwhile, Wang Xia was also perusing the thread. As she read the post, an image of the boy around her age surfaced in Wang Xia''s mind. "Could he have done this?" she wondered, slightly lost in her thoughts... On the other hand, Lin Tian had also opened his computer and clicked on the post. As he scrolled through, Lin Tian found that the story told in the post was pretty close to the truth, closely matching the facts. After scanning the thread, Lin Tian closed it. As far as he was concerned, the issue was settled. There was no way the Zhong family could find him after he had changed his appearance. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, Lin Tian began to ponder his next travel plans. Chapter 58 Another New Task? In the following days, the development of events basically unfolded as Lin Tian had envisioned.Since Zhong Han''s death, the Jia''an City police had established a special case team, but they had come up empty-handed. During this period, Lin Tian also realized no one suspected him. After all, both the police and the Zhong family had direct targets and naturally would not suspect Lin Tian. After waiting a few days and confirming that the incident wouldn''t implicate him, Lin Tian pulled out his phone and called He Qianqian. Over an hour later, there was a knock on Lin Tian''s room door. Lin Tian cracked a slight smile and opened the door. Seeing Lin Tian inside the room, He Qianqian heaved a sigh of relief, walked in, and then complained, "Why did you come over here again!" ... "Qianqian, you should come out with me during the summer vacation. You''re not busy at home anyway." He Qianqian rested her head on Lin Tian''s chest, her fingers lightly tracing circles there. "Stop that, it tickles! Answer my question," Lin Tian swatted away He Qianqian''s hand, slightly annoyed. He Qianqian stopped moving her hand and looked hesitant hearing Lin Tian''s words. Actually, she also didn''t want to stay at home anymore. It was quite boring at home, and the incident with Zhong Han made her even less keen on staying. Seeing He Qianqian''s hesitant expression, Lin Tian knew he had a chance and quickly said, "Come with me, let''s go to Hainan to see the sea and swim!" "But I don''t have much money on me right now" Hearing about Hainan raised He Qianqian''s interest, but then she thought about her financial situation. Previously, He Qianqian''s mother''s medical expenses had consumed a lot of money, even forcing them to borrow externally, leaving He Qianqian practically penniless. "You don''t need to worry about money, I''ve got you covered!" Lin Tian chuckled. "Where did you get the money?" He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian with a puzzled expression. "Won it from scratch-off lottery tickets!" Lin Tian said, smiling proudly. Five days later, on the beaches of Wuya in Hainan, Lin Tian was applying sunscreen on He Qianqian''s body. Lin Tian chuckled, pulling his hand away. Having broken through the last barrier, Lin Tian naturally knew where He Qianqian''s sensitive spots were. After finishing with the sunscreen, Lin Tian lay on a beach chair, closed his eyes, and said with relishment, "This is so comfortable!" Smelling the breeze with a hint of the sea, and feeling the gentle sunlight, everything felt splendid. "It''s been a long time since I last came to Hainan. The last time was when I was in college," He Qianqian, wearing sunglasses, said comfortably lying on a beach chair. Lin Tian smiled slightly, remaining silent. Just as Lin Tian was about to put on sunglasses to fully enjoy the moment, a distant cry suddenly reached his ears, "Someone''s drowning, help!" Hearing this, Lin Tian startled and sat up. He Qianqian, who was next to him, also heard the cry for help and sat up as well. By this time, many people were already running forward. Lin Tian''s eyesight was excellent, and looking ahead, he saw a small black dot in the sea struggling desperately. "Let''s go take a look," said He Qianqian after a moment''s hesitation, standing up and walking forward. Seeing He Qianqian leaving, Lin Tian stood up and followed. But just after a few steps, suddenly a synthetic electronic voice sounded in his mind, "Mission: Rescue the drowning Wang Luodan. Mission Reward: One Superpower Point." Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback, a mission again? After a moment of shock, Lin Tian quickly strode forward. By the time Lin Tian reached the seaside, that black dot had already disappeared. Seeing this, Lin Tian knew Wang Luodan had already submerged. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Lin Tian observed, many people were already running toward the sea to attempt a rescue, along with some yachts heading over as well. But by then, the girl was no longer visible. Lin Tian squinted his eyes slightly. Despite the sea water hindering his view, Lin Tian could still vaguely see a red dot. It was the flickering mission red light on Wang Luodan. However, by this time the red light had become increasingly blurred. Seeing the red light starting to blur, Lin Tian hesitated no longer, turned to He Qianqian, and said urgently, "I''m going to check it out, wait for me here." Seeing Lin Tian rush over in a flash, by the time He Qianqian reacted, Lin Tian had already run quite a distance. "Really!" He Qianqian stomped her foot lightly, somewhat annoyed. Lin Tian hurried forward, and when the seawater reached his chest, he decisively swam across. Whosh! Whosh! By then, Lin Tian had already abandoned the awkward dog paddle and had learned to freestyle. Lin Tian was very fast, and in just a few seconds, he reached the spot where the girl had sunk just moments before. By now, there were already some people on the sea surface and some yachts running over. Floating on the sea, Lin Tian scanned around and noticed that the red dot was no longer below but was about five or six meters ahead, clearly having been swept away by the seawater. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate and swam straight over. Reaching above the girl, Lin Tian immediately dived. A few seconds later, Lin Tian surfaced with a splash, gasping for air intensely. Lin Tian looked somewhat astonished. He had just realized that saving someone was not so easy. The water below was at least seven or eight meters deep, and the person''s body was also moving with the seawater. With Lin Tian''s diving skills, it was simply impossible to save her. He hesitated for a moment, then summoned the superpower menu in his mind. Glancing at the superpower menu, Lin Tian''s eyes settled on an option: "Aquatic Lung: Allows you to breathe freely underwater for an hour. Requires 2 Supernatural Points to exchange." "If it costs two Supernatural Points, so be it, I''ll get some use out of this skill later anyway!" Though somewhat reluctant to spend the Supernatural Points, Lin Tian decisively chose to exchange them. Right after exchanging the superpower, Lin Tian dived immediately. Underwater, Lin Tian tentatively breathed in through his nose, and as he breathed, a stream of seawater entered his nostrils, but instead of choking, it felt like a surge of gas was forming inside his body. As Lin Tian expelled the breath, a stream of water came out of his nostrils. That was the seawater he had just inhaled. It worked! Feeling the change in his body, a trace of joy crossed Lin Tian''s face, and without hesitation, he swam straight toward the girl. ... By now, the sea surface was in complete chaos, with people occasionally diving into the water to search for the girl, but all to no avail. They had no idea the girl had been swept away by the seawater to another location. At the shore, He Qianqian was waiting anxiously. "Damn, little brat! Telling you to show off!" He Qianqian kicked the sandy beach hard with her crystal-clear little foot, her small face showing annoyance. He Qianqian hated that Lin Tian had run off to play the hero. What if something happened to him? Time passed by slowly, and ten minutes later, everyone still found nothing. By now, many people were starting to feel that the girl was beyond saving. Having not found her after such a long time, they thought her body must have been swept away by the sea to an unknown location. "Luodan, please let nothing have happened to you!" Just as He Qianqian was anxiously waiting, suddenly a sorrowful cry arose from nearby. Turning her head, He Qianqian saw a man in his thirties nearby, staring at the sea with a pained expression, his demeanor very sad. He Qianqian frowned, the cry adding to her irritation. He Qianqian anxiously watched the sea, her eyebrows tightly knit. "Look, what is that!" Suddenly, an excited shout rang out among the crowd. Hearing this, He Qianqian quickly looked in the direction the person was pointing. Off in the distance, she saw a person holding a limp girl with one arm, swimming quickly toward the shore with the other. Seeing this person, a trace of joy flashed across He Qianqian''s face. "Whew!" Lin Tian held the unconscious girl with one arm, swimming swiftly with the other. "So big!" Lin Tian thought erratically as he swam swiftly toward the shore. A few seconds later, Lin Tian reached the shore and laid the girl on the beach. At this point, everyone crowded around. Putting the girl on the beach, Lin Tian scanned her and noticed that the red glow on her body had dimmed a bit. Following his actions, a gush of seawater spurted from the girl''s mouth. After pressing a few more times and feeling it was about enough, Lin Tian laid the girl''s body back down on the sand. Chapter 59 I Want a Divorce Immediately When Lin Tian was in high school, he had the highest grades and the school even organized a lesson on CPR, and at that time the teacher dramatically claimed that Tian performed the movements most accurately.So Lin Tian''s rescue moves on the girl were very standard. "Whoosh!" Lin Tian took a deep breath into the girl''s mouth, then immediately released her nostrils and began to press on her chest. "Whoosh, whoosh!" He repeated this process. A few minutes later, Lin Tian felt the girl''s hand touch her own neck artery, and he could feel its pulse. A trace of joy flashed across Lin Tian''s face as he continued to perform CPR. By then, quite a crowd had gathered around Lin Tian, and He Qianqian also ran over. At that moment, Lin Tian was too focused to pay attention to anything else and kept performing the rescue. Your next chapter is on empire "Whoosh, whoosh!" As he continued the CPR, suddenly, the girl''s delicate eyebrows began to quiver, as though she was about to wake up. "She''s awake! She''s awake!" Suddenly, someone excitedly pointed at the girl and shouted. Following this person''s declaration, Wang Luodan''s eyelashes began to flutter, and soon, a pair of beautiful large eyes opened. She truly was awake! Seeing this, applause broke out from the crowd. He Qianqian also smiled and clapped. As Lin Tian stood up, another round of applause erupted from the crowd. "Luodan!" Suddenly, an excited male voice called out, and a man in his thirties pushed through the crowd and ran towards her. As soon as he arrived, he threw himself on the girl and burst into tears. But Lin Tian noticed that when the man arrived, the girl''s face showed no happiness; instead, there was a hint of suspicion in her eyes as she looked at him. Seeing this, although somewhat puzzled, Lin Tian did not dwell on it. The girl had been saved, the Supernatural Points were secured, and his task was complete. "Lin Tian..." Just as Lin Tian was about to check the task completion prompt he had just remembered, suddenly, He Qianqian''s crisp voice rang out next to him. Turning around, Lin Tian saw He Qianqian pouting somewhat displeasedly at him. He Qianqian raised her small fist and punched Lin Tian''s shoulder, teeth clenched, "Do you know how worried I was just now?" "Hehe, sorry!" Lin Tian wrapped his arms around He Qianqian, laughing somewhat apologetically. Being embraced by Lin Tian, He Qianqian suddenly opened her mouth wide and bit fiercely into his shoulder. "Sss~!" Lin Tian grimaced in pain. It hurt, but he dared not tense his muscles and let He Qianqian bite him. After a while, He Qianqian, looking like she was teaching him a lesson, said, "Let''s see if you dare to disobey me again." Lin Tian was speechless; he turned his head and noticed the red marks of teeth on his shoulder. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although it was painful, Lin Tian was somewhat happy because, before, He Qianqian wouldn''t show such a girlish attitude in front of him. Thinking of this, Lin Tian chuckled, wrapped his arms around He Qianqian''s slim waist, and whispered, "Wife, you''ve bitten me. Wait and see how I''ll discipline you tonight!" "What did you say, stop joking around, who''s your wife, you little kid!" Saying this, He Qianqian giggled, pinched Lin Tian on the waist, and ran away barefoot. "Humph! Where am I small, you''ll know tonight how ''great'' I am." Seeing He Qianqian running off, Lin Tian quickly followed her, calling out as he walked and ran. "Shut up!" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a mix of embarrassment and anger. ... After some playful banter, Lin Tian, with his arm around He Qianqian''s waist, said with a grin, "Wife, let''s go rest a bit, we should save some energy for tonight!" "What are you talking about!" He Qianqian somewhat angrily pinched Lin Tian''s waist. The next day, Lin Tian and He Qianqian didn''t go to the beach but instead went shopping in Wuya. Lin Tian naturally had no objections to this suggestion. After shopping all morning, the pair prepared to have lunch at a seafood restaurant. Glancing at the menu and feeling that the prices were reasonable, Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction, ready to order. He had heard of overcharging in Wuya stores before, but so far, he hadn''t encountered anything outrageous. Half an hour later, Lin Tian was wrestling with a large lobster. While eating, he nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad, quite fresh!" While speaking, Lin Tian looked up and noticed that He Qianqian was looking at something, so he asked in confusion, "Why aren''t you eating? What are you looking at?" Lin Tian then turned his head to look in the direction He Qianqian was looking. "Hmm?" As he turned his head, Lin Tian was stunned, seeing a familiar face. "Isn''t that the girl you saved last time?" He Qianqian''s voice came from beside him. Staring at the girl for a moment, Lin Tian nodded. "It''s her." At that moment, Lin Tian noticed that the girl''s complexion seemed somewhat haggard, her pretty little face filled with fatigue. She was having a meal with a man, the very same man who had been sobbing on top of her last time. "These two seem to be arguing!" After a glance at the two of them, He Qianqian spoke with some confusion. "Mind your own business!" Lin Tian also noticed that the two seemed to be arguing, but he didn''t careit wasn''t his problem. It was better to go back to wrestling with his lobster. Seeing Lin Tian turn back to continue his battle with the lobster, appearing utterly uninterested, He Qianqian looked at him with some surprise, "Aren''t you a bit curious?" "Curious about what?" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian in confusion, then continued to lower his head and wrestle with the lobster. "She is a beauty, and you, you lecher, aren''t curious?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with doubt. "There are plenty of beauties in the world, how can I care about each one of them?" Lin Tian said indifferently, shrugging his shoulders before picking up another lobster. "Really? So when you gave that girl CPR the other day, you were having a great time, weren''t you?" He Qianqian watched Lin Tian. Lin Tian, holding a lobster, paused and thought for a moment, then nodded, "You know, I didn''t think so at the time, but looking back, it was kind of thrilling." "You!" He Qianqian, infuriated, reached out and pinched Lin Tian hard on the waist. "Ah! It hurts!" Lin Tian immediately cried out in pain, not daring to resist, he had to let He Qianqian pinch him. It really hurt. "Does it hurt? Now you know it hurts? Still dare to?" He Qianqian glared coldly at Lin Tian. "I wouldn''t dare, I wouldn''t dare." Lin Tian quickly begged for mercy. "Hmph!" Seeing Lin Tian begging for mercy, He Qianqian snorted coldly and let go. While rubbing his sore waist, Lin Tian muttered to himself, "It was you who brought up the topic, I talk and then you turn on me. Women...speechless..." "What''s that look?" He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian. "Ah? Nothing." Lin Tian quickly adjusted his expression, muttering quietly, "Tonight, I''ll show you how formidable I am! Hmph!" Ten minutes later, feeling he had eaten enough and also feeling the urge to urinate, Lin Tian said, "I''m going to the restroom." "Hmm." He Qianqian, who was eating a crab, nodded her head. As he passed by Wang Luodan''s table on the way to the restroom, Lin Tian noticed that the two seemed to be arguing even more intensely. They didn''t notice Lin Tian. After a glance at the two of them, Lin Tian didn''t bother. It was none of his business. After relieving himself and when Lin Tian came out, he found the two arguing even more intensely. "I want a divorce right now!" Wang Luodan looked at Wang Tao with some annoyance. "That''s impossible, don''t push me! Push me further, and believe it or not, I''ll kill you!" Wang Tao stared at Wang Luodan with a cold face. "You!" Fuming with anger, Wang Luodan grabbed a glass of water from the table and splashed it on Wang Tao''s face. Splash! Wang Tao''s face was immediately covered with water droplets, looking very embarrassed. Already somewhat annoyed, Wang Tao became furious in an instant and swung his hand to hit her, cursing, "Foul bitch!" Smack! Wang Tao''s hand was caught mid-air and couldn''t move. A hand tightly held Wang Tao''s wrist. Holding onto Wang Tao''s wrist, Lin Tian spoke calmly, "Hitting a woman? Isn''t that a bit too far?" Chapter 60 I Can "Hit a woman? Isn''t that a bit much?" Lin Tian asked, holding Wang Tao''s wrist lightly.His wrist suddenly seized, Wang Tao turned in anger, only to find himself facing a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy, which intensified his fury as he bellowed, "Brat, get lost!" As he spoke, Wang Tao started to struggle fiercely, trying to free his wrist from Lin Tian''s grip. But Lin Tian''s strength was not something Wang Tao could easily escape. Feeling Wang Tao''s futile struggle, a faint smirk appeared on Lin Tian''s face. "You!" Wang Tao jerked his arm again in desperation, his face turning somewhat reddish from exertion. Seeing Wang Tao''s strenuous efforts, an idea flashed through Lin Tian''s mind, and he gently relaxed his grip. Thud! Because he had been using too much force, when Lin Tian suddenly let go, Wang Tao couldn''t control his strength and fell backwards, crashing into the chair behind him. He landed heavily on the ground. Looking at Wang Tao''s disheveled state, Lin Tian said innocently, "It wasn''t my fault; I let go. You fell on your own!" Knocked down by his own force, Wang Tao felt a fiery pain in his buttocks. Seeing Lin Tian''s feigned innocent expression, he became so enraged that he suddenly stood up, grabbed the chair from the ground, and swung it at Lin Tian''s head, yelling, "Son of a bitch!" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, his muscles tensed instantly, and as the chair came down, he ducked quickly and darted in front of Wang Tao. Lin Tian thrust his knee! "Oh!" Wang Tao immediately felt a sharp pain in his abdomen, clutching it with both hands as he fell to the ground in agony. Lin Tian shook his head slightly, "Why bother?" "You..." Hearing Lin Tian''s dismissive words, Wang Tao was furious to death but the pain in his abdomen made it hard for him to speak. Everything happened so quickly that by the time Wang Luodan reacted, Wang Tao was already knocked down by Lin Tian. Wang Luodan looked on somewhat blankly before her gaze turned curious toward Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Luodan thought he looked familiar. After reflecting for a moment, her eyes brightened slightly, looking at Lin Tian in surprise, "You''re the one from yesterday" "Yes, I saved you yesterday. I even gave you mouth-to-mouth resuscitation!" Lin Tian was always enthusiastic towards beautiful women. "Uh..." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Luodan''s face flushed red. She had also heard that the boy who saved her had given her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. "Phew!" After a few seconds of catching his breath, Wang Tao finally managed to gather himself, though his abdomen still hurt, enough for him to stand up. The moment he stood up, he heard the conversation between Lin Tian and Wang Luodan, which made him even angrier. He grabbed a tea cup from the table and was about to throw it at Lin Tian. Seeing this, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, his gaze calm as he warned, "You''d better not do that." "You..." Wang Tao was furious. He wanted to explode but then remembered Lin Tian''s moves. Lin Tian''s speed had been too quick; in the blink of an eye, he had vanished, only to reappear in front of him. Realizing he couldn''t beat Lin Tian, Wang Tao forcefully suppressed his rage. He glared fiercely at Lin Tian and said through clenched teeth, "Fine! You... just you wait!" With that, Wang Tao left with a livid expression. Seeing this scene, Luodan''s heart was somewhat panicked, and she promptly warned Lin Tian, "You better go now. He must have called for someone, he knows some people from outside." "Yeah, I know. Thanks," Lin Tian responded with a slight smile. "Um..." Hesitating for a moment, Luodan looked at Lin Tian and said, "About yesterday... thank you for that." "No problem!" Lin Tian responded nonchalantly, waving his hand, "It was nothing." "Okay, you should go now. I have something to do first, thank you," Luodan said, nodding at Lin Tian, then turned around and left. Turning his head to watch Luodan leave, Lin Tian noticed she had a nice figure, especially the way her buttocks moved. "Have you had enough look!" Just when Lin Tian was engrossed, a cold voice came from behind him. "Oh..." Lin Tian''s expression stiffened, and he awkwardly turned his head. Turning his head, he saw an icy-faced He Qianqian. He Qianqian, annoyed, scolded Lin Tian, "Why are you fighting again?" "I saw him hitting a woman, I couldn''t help but step in," Lin Tian said somewhat awkwardly. "Hitting a woman? I think you can''t stand seeing a beauty getting hit," He Qianqian said coldly. After being around him so long, He Qianqian already knew Lin Tian was a flirtatious charmer. "Not really," Lin Tian said, scratching his head sheepishly. "Fine, I can''t really say much to you," He Qianqian said, shaking her head in resignation, then continued, "Let''s pay up now; I don''t want to be stuck here by others." "Yeah." Lin Tian naturally had no objections. They were almost done eating anyway. Lin Tian then went to pay the bill, and he and He Qianqian turned around and left the small restaurant. After walking not more than fifty meters, Lin Tian suddenly heard a flurry of rapid footsteps behind him, as if many people were running their way. Hearing this noise, Lin Tian paused, turned his head, and looked. As he turned, he saw seven or eight people running swiftly towards them, with Wang Tao leading the group. "Kid, don''t run!" Spotting Lin Tian had already noticed them, Wang Tao shouted angrily and sped up. "They''re quick!" Lin Tian hadn''t expected them to arrive so fast. Since they had already come after him, Lin Tian didn''t go anywhere but waited for them to approach. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A few seconds later, Wang Tao and his group huffily surrounded Lin Tian and his companion. "Kid, was it you who hit my brother?" another man, in his thirties, neck adorned with a thumb-sized gold chain, asked as he tilted his head to stare coldly at Lin Tian. Used to being surrounded, Lin Tian''s face showed no hint of nervousness; he shook his head, calmly advising them, "I suggest you guys better just leave on your own." "What?" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, the leader stood stunned before him, unable to comprehend. Seeing the man didn''t understand, Lin Tian had to explain again, "I''m saying it''s better for you to leave on your own, so I don''t have to make you leave by force!" "..." Everyone paused, taking a moment before they realized what Lin Tian meant. Understanding what Lin Tian meant, the leader instantly became enraged, cursing, "Damn, playing tough with me!" With that, he reached out to grab Lin Tian''s collar. Seeing the hand coming towards him, Lin Tian, with a stern face, caught it with a smack, then twisted it back! "Ah!" Accompanied by a scream from the man, Lin Tian directly twisted him down to the ground. Seeing the boss make his move, the others rushed forward. Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and quickly charged forward. Punching and kicking! Bang, bang! In just a few seconds, all seven men were down, leaving only Wang Tao standing in place, dumbfounded. "This..." Wang Tao stared blankly at the fallen men, then at Lin Tian who looked indifferent, and was completely stunned. That was exaggerated. After glancing at the somewhat stunned Wang Tao, Lin Tian slapped him across the face! Slap! Instantly, a bright red handprint appeared on Wang Tao''s face. Feeling the fiery pain on his face, Wang Tao was annoyed but dared not say anything. Lin Tian''s performance had been too dazzling, knocking down seven people in just a few seconds. Not even special forces could do that. Knowing Lin Tian''s skills, despite being hit, Wang Tao managed to hold back and stayed silent. "Hmm?" Lin Tian looked at Wang Tao, somewhat surprised that the latter hadn''t mouthed off at him. Seeing that Wang Tao was sensible, Lin Tian decided not to bully him further, and turned to He Qianqian standing nearby, "Let''s go." He Qianqian pouted her lips, said nothing, and followed Lin Tian as he turned and left. On the way, He Qianqian couldn''t help but nag, "Lin Tian, really, try to fight less in the future, don''t be too impulsive." "I know, I didn''t want to just now. They came at me on their own," Lin Tian said somewhat helplessly. Sighing, He Qianqian didn''t know what to say. She knew there were some things that no matter what she said, Lin Tian just couldn''t do. ** At night, after He Qianqian had fallen asleep, Lin Tian immersed his consciousness in his mind. As Lin Tian focused his consciousness in his mind, an electronic synthetic voice immediately rang out, "Mission: Help Luodan Wang get a divorce. This mission is part of a series of follow-up missions, with a reward of one Supernatural Point for completion and deduction of one Supernatural Point for failure." After reading the mission again, Lin Tian opened his eyes. Earlier in the day, the reason Lin Tian had intervened wasn''t just because he couldn''t bear to see Luodan Wang getting hit, but also because this mission had popped up in his mind at the time. It was this mission that had prompted Lin Tian. "Another follow-up mission has come up," he mused, lying in bed. Thinking this, Lin Tian turned his head as if observing something. Eventually, Lin Tian''s gaze settled on his left side. On his left, Lin Tian could see a flashing red dot in the distance. That was the mission glow flickering on Luodan Wang. The glow of a follow-up mission could be seen by Lin Tian no matter how far the distance, just like the mission glow on Wang Xia before. Explore stories on empire "While Qianqian is asleep, I might as well go check it out," he thought, glancing at the sleeping He Qianqian before quietly getting up. After getting dressed, Lin Tian became invisible and quietly opened the door to leave. The reason he left invisibly was that he didn''t want the hotel''s cameras to capture him leaving. He left the hotel stealthily and, in a secluded corner where no one was around, Lin Tian deactivated his invisibility. Lin Tian confirmed the direction of the flickering red dot, then hailed a cab towards Luodan Wang''s location. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian got out of the taxi. After alighting, Lin Tian scanned the residential area in front of him. According to the red dot''s guidance, Luodan Wang was inside. After scanning the area, Lin Tian walked straight in. The security at the apartment complex was not strict; even though there were guards, they did not stop anyone from entering. After entering the complex, Lin Tian walked around and finally pinpointed the location of Luodan Wang. To Lin Tian''s surprise, Luodan Wang was on the second floor, a distance he could easily climb. Looking around to check if the coast was clear, Lin Tian sprinted and climbed directly onto the second-floor balcony. Upon climbing onto the balcony, Lin Tian faintly heard arguing voices from inside, "Wang Tao, I''m begging you, let''s get a divorce." "I''ve said, that''s impossible." "I really don''t want to be with you anymore. What you did at the sea that day, don''t think I don''t know. My falling into the water was completely your doing!" "I didn''t!" "You didn''t? It was you, all because of the huge accidental insurance on me. You wanted that money to pay off your gambling debts!" ... Luodan Wang''s words silenced the room. Hearing this, a realization flickered through Lin Tian''s eyes. After a moment of silence, a somewhat hoarse voice came from the room, "Yes, I did all of it. I just didn''t think you would survive." "Then there''s nothing more to talk about. Let''s get a divorce." "But I regretted it. You don''t know how tormented, how regretful I was when you fell into the water!" "Spare me, if you really had a sliver of regret, you wouldn''t have talked about killing me today." "No, I was just agitated, I didn''t mean it!" "Enough, I''ve seen through you! I must get a divorce." "Impossible!" Wang Tao was very firm. "Then what will make you agree?" After a pause, Wang Tao''s voice came through, "Unless you help me get two million to pay off my debts!" "Where am I supposed to get that much money!" Luodan Wang''s annoyed voice came through the room. Hearing this, Lin Tian pretty much understood the situation, so he hesitated no longer, stepping out from the balcony and softly said to the quarreling couple, "I can!" Chapter 61 Decisive Victory at the Casino "I can!"Lin Tian''s voice wasn''t loud, but it silenced the room! Wang Luodan turned her head in shock, staring at Lin Tian incredulously, "You, how did you get in here?" "Me?" Lin Tian spread his hands and nodded toward the balcony, "I climbed in from there." "Climbed in?" Wang Luodan looked astonished, instinctively glancing toward the balcony window. The security net on the balcony was open today; could he have climbed in from above? Wang Tao watched Lin Tian with surprise, his eyes flickering. He seemed to be pondering something. Seeing the various expressions of the two, Lin Tian didn''t want to waste time. He addressed Wang Tao directly, "Aren''t you two hundred million in debt to the casino? I''ll help you. Just agree to divorce her after I help you pay back the gambling debts, okay?" Wang Tao stared at Lin Tian bewildered, taking a moment to understand the meaning. After a pause, Wang Tao turned irritably toward Wang Luodan, "What''s all this about?" "I don''t know either. Besides him saving me from drowning that day, I really don''t know him," Wang Luodan said with a puzzled face at Lin Tian''s appearance. Hearing their conversation, Lin Tian knew that Wang Tao was suspecting a relationship between him and Wang Luodan. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian explained, "I have nothing to do with her. I''m just a good person who wants to help." Glancing at Lin Tian, Wang Tao plainly didn''t believe him. A good person? So good that he had come to someone''s home? Noticing Wang Tao''s expression but not wanting to explain, Lin Tian simply asked again, "I said, if I helped you repay the gambling debts, you would divorce her, is that right?" After scanning Lin Tian, Wang Tao nodded nonchalantly, "That''s right!" He didn''t believe Lin Tian could come up with two hundred million unless the other party was a second-generation rich kid. "Very well," Lin Tian nodded with satisfaction upon hearing Wang Tao''s answer, "Let''s go then." "Where to?" Wang Tao looked somewhat taken aback. "To the casino!" said Lin Tian, as he quickly stepped forward, grabbed Wang Tao by the arm, and started pulling him out of the room. "What are you doing!" Wang Tao asked anxiously. "Just come with me!" Lin Tian, not in the mood for talking, simply dragged him toward the door. Reaching the door, Lin Tian opened it and pulled him outside. Knowing Lin Tian''s capabilities, Wang Tao didn''t dare resist forcibly and reluctantly followed him out. In just a moment, the room was left with only Wang Luodan, who was still confused. To this moment, Wang Luodan still couldn''t quite understand what was happening. Lin Tian pulled Wang Tao quickly towards the exit of the residential area. Once outside, Lin Tian hailed a cab and pulled Wang Tao into the back seat with him. "State the address!" Lin Tian glanced at Wang Tao. By then, Wang Tao had calmed down and spoke to the driver, "To Qiaotou Village." As the car slowly started moving, Wang Tao turned to Lin Tian, his curiosity apparent, "Are you planning to go there and pay the money?" "That''s right," Lin Tian leaned back in the seat and nodded faintly. "You''re carrying that much money on you?" Wang Tao asked curiously. Lin Tian didn''t look like the wealthy second-generation rich kid. "Two hundred million? No," Lin Tian glanced at Wang Tao and spoke calmly. "No? Then" Wang Tao was taken aback upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. "It''s a casino, isn''t it? Money can be made there!" Knowing what Wang Tao meant, Lin Tian spoke indifferently. His tone was very calm. Ever since he knew that Wang Tao owed the casino two hundred million, Lin Tian had an idea. He definitely didn''t have that much, and even if he did, he didn''t want to spend so much. But since it was a casino, he could earn some no-capital business there. With his clairvoyant ability, Lin Tian believed he could easily make a fortune. However, Wang Tao didn''t know any of this and sneered when he heard Lin Tian was planning to earn money at the casino, not taking him seriously. Despite this, he didn''t say anything to persuade otherwise. He still remembered the lesson he had learned from Lin Tian. Lin Tian suffering a loss at the casino was what he was looking forward to. Although he knew Lin Tian was formidable, he didn''t believe that Lin Tian could outsmart the casino. The casino''s influence in Qiao Family Village was not something to be trifled with by mere ruffians. Had it not been for the sheer power of the casino, Wang Tao wouldn''t have thought of resorting to murderous schemes to settle his gambling debts. He couldn''t avoid them due to their overwhelming influence! Thinking of this, Wang Tao even began to look forward to reaching the casino sooner, hoping to see Lin Tian experience a setback. Half an hour later, the taxi pulled up in a rural area. Lin Tian alighted with Wang Tao, looked around, and spoke faintly, "Lead the way." Stay connected through empire Without a word, Wang Tao led Lin Tian straight ahead. Turning left and right, after walking for five or six minutes, Wang Tao brought Lin Tian into a building. Seeing this building, a glint of surprise flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. The building was grand, and the landscaping was well done, resembling a villa. He also spotted several luxury cars outside. Through all this, Lin Tian gained some understanding of the casino''s influence. Without significant backing, they wouldn''t dare be so conspicuous. Wang Tao led Lin Tian into the building, then skillfully headed upstairs. Upon reaching the second floor, Lin Tian immediately noticed the hustle and bustle. In the second-floor hall, there were many people with various gambling paraphernalia. "You can exchange for chips over there, the casino is right ahead," Wang Tao explained. "Right!" Lin Tian nodded, following Wang Tao inside, then took out his bank card and exchanged it for a hundred thousand in chips. Seeing Lin Tian take out a hundred thousand in a single go, Wang Tao''s face showed a trace of surprise. He hadn''t expected Lin Tian to be able to produce such an amount so readily. With chips in hand, Lin Tian twirled them idly, contemplating what game to play. After a round, Lin Tian stopped at a table. This table was set up for playing Blackjack. Blackjack was a simple game, and Lin Tian had played it before. Most importantly, it was a card game, and his clairvoyant abilities would be wholly applicable. Deciding on Blackjack, Lin Tian spotted an empty chair nearby and took a seat. As Lin Tian sat down, Wang Tao, following behind, snorted, a hint of amusement in his eyes. He was ready to enjoy the show. Lin Tian paid no attention to Wang Tao behind him and settled in to wait for the croupier to deal the cards. The rules of Blackjack are straightforward; the game typically uses 1 to 8 decks of cards. The banker dealt two cards to every player, one face-up called the "upcard", and one face-down called the "hole card"; for themselves, one hole card and one upcard. The calculation of the poker points in everyone''s hands is as follows: K, Q, J, and 10 are all counted as 10 points. The Ace can be counted either as 1 point or as 11 points, at the player''s discretion. All other cards from 2 to 9 are counted at face value. First, the players start to hit for cards. If a player''s first two cards are an Ace and a 10-point card, they have a blackjack; at this time, if the banker does not have blackjack, the player can win twice their bet (at 2 to 1). Players without blackjack can continue to hit for more cards, as many as they wish. The goal is to come as close to 21 points as possible, the closer the better, with the best being exactly 21 points. If, during the process of hitting, the total of all cards exceeds 21 points, the player losesit''s called bustingand the game ends for them. If the banker busts, then they have lost. If they don''t bust, then the points are compared, and the higher total wins. A push occurs with equal points, allowing players to retrieve their bets. It wasn''t long after Lin Tian sat down that the previous round had already ended. The next round began, and the female croupier started dealing cards. The female croupier, clad in a black uniform, dealt the cards and said, "Everyone can place their bets, with a minimum of one thousand and a maximum of one hundred thousand." Rustle rustle~ The croupier dealt the cards swiftly. Before long, each of the six people had been dealt two cards. Among the six, one was the banker. Lin Tian glanced at the banker, a man with a buzz cut. Lin Tian scanned the banker''s upcard on the table, it was a 10. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly as he activated his clairvoyant ability. As soon as Lin Tian''s superpower was activated, he could directly see the banker''s card hidden in the back: a K. "A 10 on top and a K in the back makes 20 points. That''s a good hand." Seeing the banker''s cards, Lin Tian frowned a little. What a good hand indeed. In blackjack, 21 points is the highest, and now that the banker has 20 points, it could be said it''s a big hand. With a slight frown, Lin Tian glanced at the cards on his own table. His upcard was an 8, and Lin Tian flipped over the hole card to find it was a 10. "Eighteen points, that''s a pretty bad hand!" Seeing his own cards, Lin Tian frowned. Eighteen points were not too small, but Lin Tian, knowing what the banker had, knew that if he didn''t hit, he would certainly lose. And if he did hit, it would be very easy to bust. Because if the total of the cards in hand exceeded 21 points, it would be a bust, and thus a loss. "Please place your bets!" At this point, the female croupier urged the players. Lin Tian glanced at the croupier and activated his clairvoyance, his gaze sweeping over the cards in her hand. With a glance, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. He then pushed forward all of his gambling chips! All in! Lin Tian pushed all one hundred thousand of his chips into the bet! Lin Tian''s action startled everyone; it was rare to see such a large bet right from the start. Wang Tao, who stood behind Lin Tian, was even more stunned. After a moment, he looked at Lin Tian as if he were looking at a fool. Wang Tao had also seen the cards in Lin Tian''s hand, totaling eighteen points. Pretty average. At this point, betting one thousand was the best option, but Wang Tao couldn''t fathom why Lin Tian had pushed all his one hundred thousand forward. Now Wang Tao concluded that Lin Tian was definitely set to lose. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This didn''t look like someone coming to gamble at all! It''s practically giving away money. Lin Tian''s action also took the female croupier by surprise. However, after a moment, she recovered and spoke again, "Please place your bets." Hearing the croupier''s words, the other players placed their bets. "Hit or stand!" Lin Tian, according to the order, was the first to hit for a card. Glancing at the beautiful croupier, Lin Tian said with a light smile, "Hit!" Whish! The croupier sent a card his way. This card wasn''t flipped open and was just covered on top. Lin Tian glanced at the card but didn''t flip it over to look. However, he knew it was a 3. The croupier looked at Lin Tian and found that he had made no move to flip the card. She had no choice but to ask, "Do you need another?" "No need!" Lin Tian replied lightly. 18+3=21, exactly 21 points, one more than the banker. Lin Tian didn''t believe the banker would dare to hit for another card with 20 points. After Lin Tian stood, the four people behind him took turns to hit or stand. Finally, it was the banker''s turn. Just as Lin Tian expected, the banker did not hit for another card. "Flip them over," said the banker with a hint of excitement on his face. A hand of 20 points was large, and he believed he could earn quite a bit this time. Indeed, aside from Lin Tian, the banker won against three players, and one other player pushed with the banker at 20 points. Now only Lin Tian was left to reveal his hand, and all eyes turned towards him. Lin Tian picked up his cards, pretended to look at them carefully, then flipped over his hole card. It was a 10. Seeing the bottom card, a trace of delight crossed the banker''s face. Lin Tian''s upcard was an 8 plus the hole card 10 added up to 18 points. And since Lin Tian had hit for another card, unless Lin Tian had pulled a card less than 4, he would bust. Also, if Lin Tian did not reach 20 points, he would lose as well. The odds of Lin Tian losing were high. Wang Tao, standing behind Lin Tian, had already confirmed that Lin Tian would lose. Not just him, many people at the gambling table thought the same. Lin Tian glanced at these people, smiled lightly, and slowly revealed his last card. With Lin Tian''s move, Wang Tao''s eyes widened in disbelief. 3! The last card was actually a three! 3 points + 18 points was exactly 21 points, beating the banker outright! He actually won? Wang Tao stared blankly, somewhat dazed. The result surprised many at the gambling table, who stared at Lin Tian with flabbergasted expressions. Was it luck or something else? Chapter 62 Money Talks Seeing the surprised expressions of the crowd, Lin Tian gave a faint smile. Without saying a word, he arched an eyebrow and swept a glance toward the female croupier.Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, the female croupier was startled, but then she realized and quickly said, "21 beats 20, the player wins!" As she spoke, the croupier pushed 95,000 chips toward Lin Tian. Out of the 100,000, the casino took a five percent commission. Lin Tian received only 95,000. But with 95,000, Lin Tian was already quite satisfied. As he gathered the chips into his hands, Lin Tian flashed a brilliant smile at the banker, "Thanks a lot!" The banker, expressionless, glanced at Lin Tian and ignored him, somewhat annoyed he called out, "Again!" Having lost 100,000 yuan, the banker was obviously not very pleased, but he didn''t take it too seriously, thinking that Lin Tian was just lucky. Following the banker''s prompt, the next round began. The croupier started dealing the cards and while doing so, she said, "Please place your bets, the minimum is no less than a thousand, capped at a hundred thousand." After a glance at the cards in the female croupier''s hand, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. With a whoosh, Lin Tian once again pushed forward 100,000 in chips. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Noticing Lin Tian''s action, everyone was taken aback. The banker was startled for a moment, then a sneer formed on his lips. He thought Lin Tian was just messing around. While thinking this, the banker glanced at his own hand. The face-up card was a King. He carefully flipped over the face-down cardit was a Jack. 20 points! Two face cards, adding up to exactly twenty points. A strong hand! Seeing his hand, a flash of joy crossed the banker''s face. At the same time, his look toward Lin Tian was filled with a bit of expectation. He didn''t believe that Lin Tian could hit 21 points again; he felt he had Lin Tian beat this time. At that moment, Lin Tian also glanced at his own hand. The face-up card was a 10, Lin Tian quietly flipped the face-down card, then hastily covered it up again. Lin Tian''s careful action made Wang Tao, who was trying to peek from behind him, want to curse out loud. It was killing him with suspense! "Does the player want another card?" the female croupier asked Lin Tian. Lin Tian gently shook his head and slowly revealed his face-down card! Noticing Lin Tian''s action, everyone was startled, their gaze turning to the cards in Lin Tian''s hand. As Lin Tian made his move, he slowly flipped over the card in his hand, revealing its value It was an Ace! An Ace? Seeing this card, everyone was startled again, and then looked toward the face-up card on Lin Tian''s tableit was a 10. A 10 plus an Ace was a perfect blackjack! Lin Tian had won directly! And he won double the chips! Seeing the Ace revealed by Lin Tian, the female croupier was stunned again, not expecting Lin Tian to be so lucky. However, after a moment, she came to her senses, looked at the banker, and said, "The player has a blackjack. If the banker doesn''t have a blackjack, then the player wins double the chips!" "Damn it!" Seeing this, the banker cursed under his breath. He felt his luck was incredibly bad! Seeing the banker''s expression, the croupier naturally knew that the banker didn''t have a blackjack. After confirming it again, she directly handed Lin Tian 190,000 in chips. Lin Tian shifted a pile of chips toward himself with a grin, feeling quite thrilled. The money came quickly. In just a few minutes, he had made nearly three hundred thousand, which was way easier than messing with the lottery. Behind Lin Tian, Wang Tao watched with envy. He thought Lin Tian was incredibly lucky; casually winning 300,000 just like that. "Again!" At this point, the other players had finished comparing cards with the banker, who had wiped out the other four players. However, even though he did that, because he had lost 20 units to Lin Tian in one go, he still ended up losing money. Having lost so much money continuously, he felt annoyed, and his tone began to show impatience and haste. Lin Tian just shrugged and got ready to continue. In the next few rounds, Lin Tian''s luck wasn''t very good. He only casually threw a few thousand into the pot. But when he had good cards, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate to throw down a hundred thousand. Just like that, back and forth for over a dozen rounds. Even though Lin Tian mostly lost, whenever he won, he won big. In just over a dozen rounds, Lin Tian had won nearly a million! Looking at the pile of chips on the table, Lin Tian smiled slightly, started to get up lazily, and stretched, saying with a chuckle, "I''m done playing, I''m going to go play somewhere else." "What, you want to leave after winning so much from me?" The banker was fuming inside, having been beaten by a young punk to lose such an amount of money. Seeing Lin Tian wanting to leave after winning, he spoke with a tone of dissatisfaction. Hearing this, Lin Tian paused for a moment, then chuckled lightly. He leaned his hands on the table, his body leaning forward slowly, and said in a soft tone, "And what can you do if I leave?" "You..." The banker was immediately furious, as if he wanted to get up and strike. But he seemed to remember something, suppressing his rage and glaring at Lin Tian fiercely, "Fine." Lin Tian curled his lip, a look of disdain on his face: "Don''t tackle tasks that are beyond your ability, poser!" "You!" The banker stood up in a rage, pointing a finger at Lin Tian''s nose. "What?" Suddenly, a loud shout came. Immediately after, a middle-aged man in a black suit walked over. Seeing the middle-aged man in the black suit approach, the female croupier hurried over to explain. After listening to the female croupier''s explanation, the middle-aged man nodded his head, turned to the banker, and said, "You know the rules here. Don''t make things difficult for us." "Okay, I understand." Knowing the casino was not to be trifled with, the banker simply nodded. However, his gaze still carried a cold and unforgiving look directed at Lin Tian. "Heh..." Lin Tian curled his lip, a look of disdain still on his face. He didn''t take the threat seriously at all. After speaking with the banker, the middle-aged man scanned over Wang Tao, who was standing behind Lin Tian. Upon noticing Wang Tao, he walked over and stopped in front of him, sizing him up and down: "Wang Tao, didn''t you lose all your money? Have you gathered it all up yet? Remember, you have three days left. You know our rules." Seeing the middle-aged man approach, Wang Tao appeared a bit nervous, bowed his head slightly, and spoke somewhat apprehensively, "Brother Lai, I''m just here to accompany him. I''m still gathering the money!" "That''s good." The middle-aged man nodded in satisfaction. Then he turned his head to glance at Lin Tian, said nothing, and walked away. After giving him a glance, Lin Tian turned to Wang Tao and asked, "Who is he?" "His name is Lai Flying Dragon; he''s the security here. Heard he''s a former special forces soldier, really tough. Last time, I saw him take on over a dozen people by himself!" As he spoke, Wang Tao''s voice paused, casting a somewhat odd look at Lin Tian. It struck him then that this person beside him was also formidable. "One person taking on over a dozen?" Lin Tian looked at Lai Flying Dragon with a touch of surprise, finding it rather astonishing. He hadn''t expected him to be an expert. However, after taking a glance, Lin Tian paid him no more mind. As formidable as he might be, Lin Tian didn''t consider him a threat. No longer paying any mind to the security, Lin Tian turned his head to the female croupier and said, "Exchange these chips for bigger ones, just give me ten chips of a hundred thousand each." Chapter 63 Sweeping Across Upon seeing Lin Tian casually tipping the croupier 100,000, Wang Tao''s eyes widened with surprise, cursively cursing the spendthrift in his heart.Despite that, Wang Tao dared not say anything. By now, Wang Tao had realized that Lin Tian''s previous statements were no mere boasts. From the recent blackjack game, Wang Tao discovered that Lin Tian was likely a gambling expert. Observing Lin Tian''s trajectory, it seemed genuinely possible that he could help him repay his gambling debts. Being in need of Lin Tian''s help, he naturally didn''t dare to speak up. Lin Tian was unaware of Wang Tao''s thoughts, but he could tell from his demeanorafter revealing his skill earlierthat Wang Tao''s attitude towards him had become significantly more respectful. Lin Tian was indifferent, holding nearly a million chips in his hand and leisurely began to stroll around. After making a round, Lin Tian finally stopped in front of a gambling table, curiously observing the people around it. The table was also playing cards, though Lin Tian did not know what game it was. There were around six players at the table. After observing for a while, Lin Tian found it quite interesting and asked Wang Tao who was next to him, "What is this?" "Exploding Golden Flower," Wang Tao said with some surprise, giving Lin Tian a look. He was surprised that Lin Tian didn''t recognize Exploding Golden Flower, as it seemed inconsistent with the image of a gambling master he had in his mind. "Tell me what the rules are!" Lin Tian said somewhat impatiently. Surprised, Wang Tao, though astonished that Lin Tian didn''t even know the rules of Exploding Golden Flower, explained, "In Exploding Golden Flower, each person is dealt three cards, then players compare the sizes between each other." "How are the sizes determined?" "The highest is a bomb, which means three cards of the same rank. For example, AAA, 222, these are all bombs. Triple A is the highest, triple 2 is the lowest. After bombs come Straight Flush, which are consecutive cards of the same suit. The highest Straight Flush is QKA of the same suit, and the lowest is 123 of the same suit. Beneath Straight Flushes are flushes, which are cards of the same suit but not in sequence. For example, Spades 368, Diamonds 145. Following that are straights, which are consecutive cards of different suits. For instance, Spade 5, Heart 6, Diamond 7. The highest straight is QKA of mixed suits, and the lowest is 123 of mixed suits. Below straights are pairs. A pair of Aces is the highest, and a pair of twos is the lowest. After pairs come high cards, which are the lowest ranking." Listening to Wang Tao''s explanation, Lin Tian nodded slowly, beginning to understand; he found it interesting and decided to play. After the round ended and seeing an empty spot, Lin Tian directly took a seat. Once everyone was seated, the croupier spoke, "Please place your bets, the base bet is one thousand." Hearing the croupier''s words, all six people placed their bets; Lin Tian also tossed a chip worth one thousand. The base bet is mandatory for all players in Exploding Golden Flower. The sound of chips clinking filled the air as everyone placed their base bets and the croupier began dealing cards. Shortly thereafter, three cards appeared in front of each player on the table. After the cards were dealt, some immediately peeked at them quietly, while others did nothing. Lin Tian also remained inactive. "Banker to the next player, please place your bet," the croupier said at that moment. The player next to the banker, a stout man, had just peeked at his own cards, revealing a pair of Kings and a three. This meant his highest cards were a pair of Kings. With a fairly good hand, the stout man was slightly excited and confidently placed 5,000: "Five thousand." "Next player!" the croupier continued. The stout man''s neighbor had also seen his own cards; holding a 2, 3, and 9, which were incredibly poor, he immediately discarded his hand: "I fold!" He was eliminated from the game. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Next player." "I''ll match!" This player threw in 2,500 without looking at his cards, playing blind, hence he only needed to put in half the chips. "Next player," said the croupier. It was Lin Tian''s turn. Lin Tian flashed a slight smile and casually threw a 10,000 chip: "I''ll match!" Lin Tian''s action briefly stunned the gamblers at the table. They were somewhat surprised that Lin Tian had directly raised the blind. Lin Tian raising the bet meant that those following him also had to raise. After a moment''s hesitation, the croupier continued, "Next player." Lin Tian''s next opponent hesitated briefly before also throwing in 10,000 chips to match. He too did not look at his cards. "Next player," the croupier said. It was the banker''s turn now. After a moment''s hesitation, the banker decided to look at his cards. As he slowly revealed his hand, Lin Tian noticed a flicker of joy on the man''s face. Then, without hesitation, the banker threw in 20,000 to match; since he had seen his cards, his bet had to be double that of those who were still blind. Noticing the joy on the banker''s face, Lin Tian instinctively knew why the man was pleased. With Clairvoyance, Lin Tian knew his cards were a straight of AKQ. A strong hand, indeed, but compared to his own Lin Tian just smiled subtly, silently watching. "Next player." It was the stout man''s turn again; he hesitated briefly before also throwing in 20,000 to see how things would unfold. "Next player." As the rounds continued, the bets rapidly increased; after a few rounds, the open bets had escalated to 100,000. Under the pressure, three more players folded. "Next player." "Three hundred thousand!" The banker directly threw in 300,000. Seeing the bet raise to 300,000, the stout man was conflicted; a pair seemed too weak, and the opponent''s trend suggested a strong hand. After some thought, the stout man finally discarded his hand. Suddenly, only Lin Tian and the banker remained at the table. Chapter 63 Sweep_2 ```At this point, Lin Tian still hadn''t looked at his cards. "Next player." At this time, the female croupier spoke. "I''ll match it." Lin Tian directly threw in 150,000. "..." Seeing that Lin Tian hadn''t looked at his cards yet, the onlookers became somewhat noisy. The banker glanced at Lin Tian in a daze, then let out a cold laugh and directly tossed in 500,000 chips, "Five hundred thousand!" Whoosh! The bet was a bit large, attracting many people over. After throwing in the bet, the banker smiled at Lin Tian. He was not afraid of Lin Tian at all. His straight was already big, and he was not afraid of someone who hadn''t even looked at his cards. "Next player." At this time, everyone''s gaze shifted toward Lin Tian. Leaning back in his chair, Lin Tian smiled slightly and pushed all the chips on the table forward, "All in!" "Wow!" A commotion arose from the crowd. Lin Tian had nearly 500,000 in chips on his table. And Lin Tian''s cards were still face down, he hadn''t even looked at his cards yet! After pushing his chips forward, Lin Tian looked at the banker with a smile, "I''m out of money, let''s reveal the cards." "Let''s reveal them, then." The banker naturally had no objections, and then he slowly turned over his cards. A King. A Queen. He slowly turned over the last card, an Ace. "A straight, and it''s the biggest straight!" Seeing the banker''s cards, exclamations erupted from the crowd. At the same time, glances at Lin Tian were tinged with schadenfreude. With such a strong hand, Lin Tian was basically done for. Seeing the eager look on the faces of these spectators, Lin Tian smiled slightly, unfazed, and slowly revealed his own cards. The first one, a two of hearts. The second one, a five of hearts. Lin Tian slowly began to turn over the third card... Seeing this, everyone began to feel tense. Lin Tian''s first two cards were hearts, so if the third one was also a heart, Lin Tian would have a flush. If it''s a flush, even the smallest flush beats a straight! The banker watched intently as Lin Tian turned over the third card, the casualness from earlier gone from his face. Lin Tian slowly turned over the third card! Red! The third card was red, the seven of hearts! The seven of hearts! Seeing Lin Tian''s third card, exclamations burst from the crowd, "A clean suit of hearts! It''s a flush, the kid actually won!" "Such luck!" "Damn!" As soon as Lin Tian revealed the third card, the banker cursed, feeling incredibly annoyed. He thought Lin Tian was just too lucky. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wang Tao, standing behind Lin Tian, watched dumbfounded. Luck, could his luck be this good? Could it really be just luck? Lin Tian smiled faintly, remaining silent, only looking at the chips on the table with bright eyes. So much money! The croupier glanced at Lin Tian''s cards, then declared, "Table 3 wins!" Lin Tian was sitting at table 3. Lin Tian smiled faintly and directly collected the large pile of chips in the center of the table. When he had pushed out his bet, Lin Tian only had a small amount of chips, but now there was a small pile in front of him. Lin Tian did a quick calculation and found that in just this short while, he had already made over a million. This million, together with the million he made before, meant that in just half an hour, Lin Tian had turned his ten thousand into twenty times that amount! "Gambling really does make money fast!" Looking at the pile of chips in front of him, Lin Tian muttered excitedly to himself. "The next round is starting, please place your bets." Following the female croupier''s words, Lin Tian and the others placed their bets. As time ticked away, the pile of chips on Lin Tian''s table grew larger and larger. From a small pile to a large heap. In just twenty minutes, Lin Tian had earned nearly five million! Seeing this, Wang Tao, standing behind Lin Tian, was incredibly excited, as if he had earned it himself. He was now certain that he had underestimated Lin Tian before. "The next round is beginning, please place your bets." Another round ended, and the female croupier spoke again. With the croupier''s words, Lin Tian and others started placing their bets. Watching the croupier deal the cards, Lin Tian decided to quit after this round, thinking that earning five million was enough to call it a day. After the croupier finished dealing, Lin Tian scanned his cards with Clairvoyance, then he frowned, shaking his head with a wry smile. Regarding his cards, Lin Tian was speechless. Just now, Lin Tian''s Clairvoyance revealed that his hand was offsuit 2-3-6. 2-3-6, what''s that mean? Other than 2-3-5, 2-3-6 was the next smallest hand. This hand ranked as the second smallest among all hands. "Seems like fortune doesn''t want me to win the last round." Seeing his tiny hand, Lin Tian planned to follow casually and then give up. "Table 1, your bet." "Five thousand." Table 1 directly threw in five thousand. "Table 2." "I''ll match it." "Table 3." Lin Tian hesitated for a moment, but since he had already earned so much, he followed as well. It didn''t matter to match it once more. At the same time, Lin Tian used his clairvoyance to look at the other players. At a glance, Lin Tianyi was startled. This round, everyone''s cards were rather poor. Among the six players, there wasn''t even a single pair, the highest card being only an Ace. After several rounds of matching, some people felt that their hands weren''t strong enough and directly folded. Others persisted and matched again. "Twenty thousand!" Suddenly, the fat man at table 1 pushed in twenty thousand, he hadn''t looked at his cards, betting blind. Hearing that the fat man bet twenty thousand, the next player looked at his cards, thought about it, and then gave up. His highest card was a King and he felt that he had little chance of winning. "Table 3." The female croupier looked at Lin Tian. "Forty thousand!" Lin Tian matched the bet without looking at his cards, also betting blind. ``` Chapter 63 Sweep_3 Lin Tian had been ready to fold, but Fatty''s move made him consider a possibility."Table Five." When Table Five saw that Lin Tian, this madman, blindly bet forty thousand, he glanced at his own cards. The highest was only a Q. The hand was too weak, there was almost no chance of winning. After considering it, he folded his hand. As he folded, only Lin Tian and Number One Table Fatty were left at the gambling table. Fatty glared at Lin Tian and said fiercely, "I refuse to believe your luck is always this good, I''ll call!" Saying so, Fatty called with forty thousand! Neither of them had looked at their cards; Fatty couldn''t believe his luck was that bad! Lin Tian smiled slightly and pushed forward, "One hundred thousand!" Whoosh! Everyone looked at Lin Tian somewhat dumbfounded. Seeing Lin Tian raise to one hundred thousand, Fatty''s face showed hesitation. After contemplating for a while, he gritted his teeth and said in a determined voice, "I''ll play with you today! Two hundred thousand!" Immediately, Fatty threw two hundred thousand over! Whoosh! There were gasps of surprise from everyone. "Three hundred thousand!" Lin Tian upped the ante again. "I''ll call!" "I''m in too!" "Five hundred thousand!" "Call again!" ... The two of them went back and forth, sending chips sliding across the table. These two seemed wound up. You raise, I raise! This feverish scene attracted many gamblers, and instantly, the whole table was surrounded by people. "All in!" Lin Tian, with a whoosh, pushed all his chips in front of him forward. "I''m calling!" Fatty didn''t hesitate to push his own chips forward too. "Wow!" At the sight of this astonishing scene, a faint gasp rose from the crowd. This feverish scene made the croupier beside them a bit thirsty with anticipation. The chips on the table had reached tens of millions. It could be said that whoever won would take a huge sum. Watching this feverish scene made Wang Tao sweat profusely, his heart pounding with nervousness. "Reveal your cards," Lin Tian said calmly. "Reveal!" Fatty wasn''t as calm as Lin Tian; his face looked rather fierce. "Then I''ll start," Lin Tian slowly began to reveal his cards. The first card was a two of hearts. The second was a three of clubs. Lin Tian slowly revealed the third card... With Lin Tian''s movements, the scene was silent, everyone holding their breath watching his hand. With a two and a three, Lin Tian''s cards could potentially make a straight. "Phew!" Fatty''s breathing became more rapid, his gaze locked tightly on Lin Tian''s hand. "A one or a four!" Wang Tao muttered nervously from behind Lin Tian. He was so anxious that beads of sweat were forming on his forehead. He seemed even more nervous than Lin Tian. Lin Tian slowly revealed the third carda six of hearts! Six! Lin Tian''s hand was 236! Seeing Lin Tian''s cards, everyone was stunned, and there was silence. After a pause, the room erupted into noise. "236! That''s so unexpected!" "Such low cards!" "He''s done for!" Someone declared conclusively. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wang Tao stood behind Lin Tian with a look of regret and pain, as if he had lost himself. Lin Tian''s hand was too low, nearly the smallest possible. Lin Tian was finished! Ten million, just like that, gone! Wang Tao felt like his heart was breaking. "236! Ha ha, it''s 236! I''ve won!" Seeing Lin Tian''s cards, Fatty was startled, then after a moment, he burst into crazed laughter. Lin Tian glanced at everyone, all of whom assumed he had lost. Lin Tian shook his head slightly and said to the somewhat crazed Fatty in a calm voice, "You haven''t revealed your cards yet. How do you know I''ve lost?" "I could flip any card, and it would be bigger than yours!" Fatty excitedly flipped over the card in the middle of the table, and it slapped onto the table. Everyone turned their attention towards Fatty''s cards. At a glance, everyone was taken aback. "Heaven! How could this be!" Everyone was stunned. "This, this..." Fatty looked at the cards on the table in shock, completely stupefied. Chapter 64 I am a Human, Not a God "How is this possible!" The fat man stared at the cards on his table with a ghost-struck demeanor.The onlooking gamblers also widened their mouths in disbelief. Lin Tian grinned slightly, propped himself up on the table with both hands, slowly rose to his feet, leaning forward slightly with a smile and looked at the fat man, "You''ve lost!" "Phew!" The fat man gasped heavily, his face still marked with incredulity. 235! His cards were actually 235! The smallest hand among all the cards! Even smaller than Lin Tian''s 236! "We can announce the results now, right?" Lin Tian said with a grin, looking at the female croupier who was somewhat in a daze. "Ah? Oh!" After being startled for a moment, the croupier snapped out of it and hurriedly announced, "Player number three wins!" "Hehe..." Raising an eyebrow, Lin Tian looked at the small mountain of chips in the middle of the table with a smile, feeling very excited. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ten million! So much money! "He won! He actually won!" Wang Tao muttered incredulously at the side, his hands rubbing together uneasily, feeling both excited and nervous. "Damn! Even a 236 can win! This guy''s luck is too good!" "There''s got to be over ten million there!" "What dogshit luck!" After a moment of stunned silence, the spectators started to discuss enviously and resentfully. The fat man who lost the money still had a disgruntled look with an expression of disbelief. Lin Tian chuckled and, without paying attention to them, turned his head to the female croupier and said, "Ask someone to exchange my chips for cash and deposit the money into my card." Startled for a moment, the female croupier nodded, "Sir, alright." Since Lin Tian had won so much, the female croupier''s attitude towards him had become much more polite. Just as the croupier was about to call someone to collect the chips, suddenly a man in a black suit named Lai Flying Dragon approached. Seeing Lai Flying Dragon coming over, the surrounding gamblers made way for him. Lai Flying Dragon headed straight for Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced at him, narrowed his eyes slightly, and made no other movement, calmly waiting for him to approach. Lai Flying Dragon arrived in front of Lin Tian, gave a slight nod, and with a calm expression said, "Our boss heard there''s a master here who might wish to play a game. Are you interested?" "Oh?" Lin Tian paused for a moment, then smiled, "Sure!" "Then, please!" After saying that, Lai Flying Dragon turned his head to the croupier, "Have someone bring this gentleman''s chips up." After that, Lai Flying Dragon led Lin Tian upstairs; Wang Tao hesitated for a moment but then followed. Eventually, Lai Flying Dragon brought Lin Tian and Wang Tao into a private room. "Tap tap..." Lai Flying Dragon knocked gently on the door and whispered, "Boss, I''ve brought the person." "Come in," came a calm voice from inside the room. "Creak!" Lai Flying Dragon pushed the door open and then bowed slightly to Lin Tian, "Please!" Lin Tian smiled faintly and walked in. Upon entering, Lin Tian swept his gaze around and noticed the room was about fifty square meters in size. The interior was luxuriously decorated, with a red mahogany table and luxurious leather sofas. A 70-inch ultra-large LCD TV was placed on the side. In the corner there was a wine rack. Bottles of red wine were displayed there; Lin Tian did not recognize them, but they looked very high-end and classy. Lin Tian''s gaze swept across the room before finally resting on a middle-aged man sitting on the sofa. On seeing this man, a hint of surprise flashed through Lin Tian''s eyes. Contrary to his expectations, the middle-aged man exuded a refined elegance, akin to that of a Confucian scholar. Wu Bin also showed a hint of surprise when he saw Lin Tian, standing up with a smile and extending his hand, "Young brother, you''re quite young!" "Age doesn''t define ambition," Lin Tian extended his hand, smiling in response. "Heh..." Wu Bin chuckled lightly, gesturing toward the sofa next to him, "Please have a seat." "Thank you!" Lin Tian sat down without ceremony. Wu Bin glanced at Wang Tao behind Lin Tian, smiling as he said, "This brother should sit too." "Ah? Oh! Thank you, thank you, Boss Wu!" Upon hearing Wu Bin''s words, Wang Tao seemed flattered and a bit nervously excited as he sat down. Lin Tian glanced at Wang Tao, who was both excited and tense, guessing that Wu Bin must wield significant power. Otherwise, Wang Tao wouldn''t be so nervous. Wu Bin ignored Wang Tao''s nervous demeanor, turned his head, and with a hearty smile, looked at Lin Tian, "I hear you''re quite skilled, young brother. Shall we have a game?" "Sure, what shall we play?" Lin Tian was indifferent; he wanted to see what trick the other party was planning. "How about Blackjack?" Wu Bin tentatively asked. "Alright," Lin Tian nodded with indifference. After Lin Tian agreed, the door to the private room opened once more, and two scantily clad women entered, each carrying a tray. Wu Bin had the trays put down, pushed one toward Lin Tian with a smile, "Here''s fifteen million, this is your stake." Lin Tian glanced at the large chips on the tray, slightly surprised. His own chips totaled only about one million two or three hundred thousand, and he hadn''t expected the other party to directly offer him fifteen million. "Then let''s begin," Wu Bin said as he picked up a new, unopened deck of cards from the table. Removing the jokers, Wu Bin shuffled the cards with a rustling sound. Lin Tian observed Wu Bin''s hands to be delicately smooth and agile, resembling a woman''s. At the same time, Wu Bin''s shuffling technique was quite a spectacle, as if performing a vaudeville act. After shuffling, Wu Bin pushed the cards forward, "Do you want to check them?" Lin Tian shook his head, "No need." Asking me to shuffle? Don''t be ridiculous; my own shuffling is too unrefined, it''s rubbish compared to Wu Bin''s. It''s better not to embarrass myself. Anyway, I have my superpower, so I''m not afraid of any tricks he might play. "Alright then," Wu Bin wasn''t surprised. Smiling at Lin Tian, he asked, "Shall you deal, or shall I?" "You do it," Lin Tian said nonchalantly. It made no difference to him. "Alright!" After shuffling again and having Lin Tian cut the deck, Wu Bin began dealing the cards. Once the deal was complete, Lin Tian instantly activated his clairvoyant ability. And upon looking, he was taken aback. In the other''s hand was 20 points, while in his own was 18 points; if he were to call, the next card would be 4 points. To call would bring him to 22 points, busting outright. Not to call meant defeat, and to call would mean busting and defeat either way. "Place your bets, there''s no limit," Wu Bin said with a smile, looking at Lin Tian. Lin Tian curled his lip and casually tossed over ten thousand, "Ten thousand it is." "Do you want a card?" "No." "Let''s reveal." "You have eighteen points; I have twenty, I win." "Another round." Wu Bin then dealt the cards again, asking Lin Tian to cut the deck before dealing another round. With his clairvoyant ability activated, Lin Tian was surprised to find that this time his opponent had 20 points again, and he himself had 19 points, and the next card was actually a 3. Once again, not calling was death, but calling was still death! "Ten thousand!" Lin Tian threw ten thousand over directly. Several times in a row, Lin Tian found himself in the same situation. Lin Tian had already realized that the other party had tampered with the deck. The deck was normal, and all these moves had been made while Wu Bin was shuffling. Even though Lin Tian had cut the cards at the end, Wu Bin was still able to deal the card he wanted when the time came to play it. Wu Bin moved quickly and covertly; even with Lin Tian''s clairvoyant ability activated, he couldn''t fully grasp the other''s technique. Knowing that he was bound to lose, Lin Tian each time symbolically threw ten thousand over. After four or five rounds like this, Wu Bin looked at Lin Tian somewhat unexpectedly. After that, he shuffled and dealt the cards again. "Place your bet." As Wu Bin spoke, Lin Tian activated his superpower again. Upon seeing his hand, Lin Tian was slightly startled, finding it to be somewhat unexpected. This time, his opponent still had 20 points, and surprisingly enough, so did he. Activating his clairvoyant ability, Lin Tian looked through the deck and saw that the next card was an Ace. Which meant that if he called, he would win. But who in their right mind would call with 20 points! Unless they had lost their mind! "Place your bet," Wu Bin said again. "Five million!" Lin Tian threw five million over directly. "Hmm?" Wu Bin looked at Lin Tian curiously. He paused for a moment before speaking, "Do you want a card?" Pretending to look at his cards, Lin Tian then said, "Hit me!" This time Wu Bin was truly stunned. He knew what cards Lin Tian held20 points. But he could not fathom why his opponent would dare to ask for another card at this point. This time Wu Bin was just testing Lin Tian''s skill, but to his surprise... "Deal the card," Lin Tian said with a smile, reminding the momentarily dazed Wu Bin. "Ah?" Wu Bin paused for a moment, then coming back to his senses, chuckled and shook his head, surprised that he had let his mind wander. Then Wu Bin dealt Lin Tian a card. The card was exactly an Ace. 20 plus one point, making it exactly 21 points. Lin Tian slowly flipped his cards over21 points! Watching Lin Tian reveal his hand, Wu Bin shook his head with a wry smile and turned over his own cards: 20 points. He had intended to keep that Ace for himself, but Lin Tian had taken it. Despite having lost, Wu Bin did not become frustrated. Instead, he looked at Lin Tian with a smile, "Young man, you''ve got skills. I''m impressed!" "Not bad," Lin Tian smiled back. Wu Bin pushed his chips over to Lin Tian, then turned to Lai Feilong, who was standing behind him, "Bring me a bottle of red wine. I want to have a drink with this young man." "No need, it''s late, and I still need to get some sleep," Lin Tian refused directly, not wanting to waste time with Wu Bin. "Uh..." Hearing the refusal, Wu Bin was stunned. It had been a long time since someone in Wuya City had directly refused him like this. Wang Tao was visibly taken aback by Lin Tian''s direct refusal of Wu Bin''s invitation. After a moment of disbelief, Wu Bin shook his head helplessly and stood up: "Well, then, that''s all right. Young man, come over when you have time. This is my business card." As he spoke, Wu Bin handed over a gold-embossed business card to Lin Tian with a smile. Lin Tian casually took it, glanced at it, and noted that the back had just a name and a number, very concise. "Alright," Lin Tian casually pocketed the business card. "If there''s nothing else, I''ll be leaving," Lin Tian said, thinking that it was time to leave. "Sure, come by when you have time. Ah Long, see him out," Wu Bin said with a smile. As Lin Tian was about to leave the private room, Wu Bin couldn''t help calling out, "Young man." "Hmm?" Lin Tian turned his head, looking perplexed at Wu Bin. "I heard there was a confrontation with someone earlier. They wouldn''t dare do much in the casino, but outside, it''s not necessarily safe." "Thank you," Lin Tian said, looking at Wu Bin with some surprise, not expecting him to actually offer a word of caution. "Do you want me to have someone escort you?" "No need," Lin Tian shook his head, looking around before saying to Wu Bin, "I''m quite capable." "Hmm?" Wu Bin looked puzzled at Lin Tian. Lin Tian walked over to a wall, knocked on it with his hand, and smiled, "You don''t mind if I use this wall for a second, do you?" "Go ahead!" Wu Bin was curious about what Lin Tian was up to. Hearing Wu Bin''s permission, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, his muscles tensed instantly, and he shouted, "Hey!" Whoosh! Air whooshed as Lin Tian''s foot kicked up! Bang! Lin Tian''s foot struck the wall fiercely, and with a loud noise, dust billowed! Rumble~! Clods of dirt flew out, and in an instant, a one-meter-wide hole appeared in the wall! "Uh..." Wu Bin stared dumbfounded at the sudden hole in the wall, his expression one of disbelief. "What''s happening?" The sudden loud noise startled everyone on the floor, and soon, many security guards clad in black suits rushed over. The guards were just as stunned by the new hole in the wall. Seeing the guards, Wu Bin gestured for them to leave. After sending the guards away, Wu Bin still stared blankly at the hole in the wall, then, turning to Lai Feilong, he asked in astonishment, "Ah Long, could you do that?" Lai Feilong was speechless: "I''m human, not a deity!" A thirty-centimeter-thick wall, that''s not something a human could do! Chapter 65 A Feast for the Eyes As Lin Tianyi walked out of the casino with Wang Tao, the latter was still slightly dazed.He was still thinking about that scene just now. With a single kick, he''d blown apart such a thick wall, was this guy even human? Wang Tao realized he had underestimated Lin Tian. He shouldn''t judge Lin Tian by normal standards at all. After walking a distance and noticing Wang Tao was still somewhat in a daze, Lin Tian stopped, glanced at him, and said, "What are you spacing out for? Go find a car quick, this place is too remote, there''s not even a cab in sight." "Ah? Oh, I''ll call for a cab." After a momentary lapse, Wang Tao hurriedly took out his phone to arrange for a taxi. People who came here to gamble were usually quite wealthy, owning their own cars, so cabs were seldom hailed. After watching Wang Tao finish his call, Lin Tian spoke up, "I''ve already paid off your gambling debt, they won''t come after you anymore." "Ah?" This time, Wang Tao was genuinely stunned, staring at Lin Tian with a bewildered look. Really? He really paid off his gambling debt? "What? Not happy?" Lin Tian asked, smiling at him. "No! No! Extremely grateful! Thank you! Thank you!" Wang Tao said excitedly, almost to the point of babble. He had been driven almost mad by the gambling debt recently. Seeing Wang Tao''s joyous reaction, Lin Tian calmly said, "Of course, this isn''t for free, remember, you''re going to divorce Wang Luodan when you get back." "Uh..." Hearing this, Wang Tao was taken aback. After a pause, Wang Tao looked at Lin Tian tentatively and asked, "You... you''re not... interested in her, are you?" "Hmm?" Lin Tian looked at Wang Tao, puzzled. Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t understand, Wang Tao explained again, "I mean, are you interested in my wife?" "Get lost!" Lin Tian snapped back to reality, cursing, "Don''t overthink things. Just divorce her when you get back, or I''ll beat you to death. You know I have the ability." "Yes, yes!" Wang Tao nodded repeatedly. Despite his words, Wang Tao''s eyes flickered slightly; he was now convinced that Lin Tian must be interested in Wang Luodan. Otherwise, why would a normal person do so much for a woman he doesn''t know well? After waiting for about four or five minutes, Lin Tian felt a bit cold and stamped his feet, cursing, "Damn, why isn''t the cab here yet?" It was already past one in the morning, the coldest time of the day. "Whoo..." Just then, a set of car headlights appeared in the distance. "Here it comes." Feeling a bit cold as well, Wang Tao brightened up at the sight of the headlights. But as the car slowly approached, Wang Tao realized it wasn''t a taxi but a shiny black Audi. Thinking it was someone else''s car, Wang Tao paid no attention and continued to look towards the roadside, waiting for a taxi. However, the black Audi slowly stopped right in front of Lin Tian and Wang Tao, then the car door opened, and four or five men got out in a flurry. "Guys, that''s him, take him down!" With a loud shout, Wang Tao noticed that one of the men was the same one who had had a conflict with Lin Tian during the blackjack game. On seeing these people, Lin Tian shook his head, speechless, and charged at them as they rushed toward him. Smack smack smack! Accompanied by yells of pain, Lin Tian nonchalantly walked back after a mere ten seconds. Looking at the few people writhing in pain on the ground, he shook his head and said, "If you don''t seek death, you won''t die." "Uh..." Wang Tao looked on dumbfounded at the scene. "Whoo..." At this moment, another car approached from a distance. Lin Tian saw the green paint on the car and took the lead heading over, "The taxi''s here, let''s go." Glancing one last time at the men who couldn''t move on the ground, Wang Tao followed suit. By the time Lin Tian returned to Wang Tao''s home, it was almost two o''clock in the morning. "Click..." The sudden sound of the door opening startled Wang Luodan, who had been sitting with her knees hugged to her chest on the sofa, and she quickly got up. Since Lin Tian had taken Wang Tao away, Wang Luodan hadn''t been able to sleep at all. Getting up and seeing Lin Tian come in, followed by Wang Tao, she stood up. Without much ado, Lin Tian closed the door behind him, looked at a somewhat haggard Wang Luodan with a smile, and said, "I''ve paid off his debts, you two can get divorced now." Then, turning to Wang Tao, he asked, "You don''t have any objections, do you?" "None!" Despite his reluctance, Wang Tao still nodded. "Paid off the debts?" Wang Luodan looked at Lin Tian in shock, her face filled with disbelief. "That settles it then. You''ll go get divorced tomorrow, and I''ll be there to see it," Lin Tian said, turning his head and staring at Wang Tao intensely, his voice low, "If you dare go back on your word, you know what will happen!" S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I know! I know!" Wang Tao nodded hurriedly. "Good!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, turned to Wang Luodan and said, "It''s getting late, I''ll be off now, and I''ll come for you guys tomorrow." Saying this, Lin Tian smiled lightly, turned around, opened the door, and left. As Lin Tian stepped down the stairs just after opening the door, a rush of hurried footsteps came from behind, followed by a crisp female voice, "Wait a moment!" Lin Tian stopped and turned around to find Wang Luodan hurrying towards him. Stopping in front of Lin Tian, Wang Luodan hesitated before asking, "Why... why are you helping me?" "Why?" "Because you''re a beauty!" "Ah?" Wang Luodan was taken aback. "Off I go. See you tomorrow." With that, Lin Tian kissed Wang Luodan''s cheek, laughed heartily, and turned to leave quickly. Wang Luodan stood in place, dazed, watching as Lin Tian''s figure disappeared rapidly. She touched her cheek subconsciously, her face turning slightly red. Chapter 65 Unparalleled Beauty_2 When Lin Tian quietly returned to the hotel, he found He Qianqian still fast asleep.Seeing that He Qianqian hadn''t noticed his absence, Lin Tian heaved a sigh of relief and tiptoed back into the covers. It was a relief she didn''t find out; if she had, Lin Tian wouldn''t have known how to explain himself. Lin Tian lay in bed and suddenly found himself unable to fall asleep. Lin Tian stared at the ceiling, calculating his earnings for the night, "To think I made nearly twenty million in one evening, it''s unbelievable." Twenty million! That was a number the old Lin Tian had never even dreamed of. He had once wondered if he could ever make that much in his lifetime. But there it was, obtained in a single night, and with such ease. "Gambling really does make money the easiest!" Lin Tian muttered to himself. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian shifted his focus from the money to the Supernatural Ability System. Lin Tian was well aware of what his true foundation was. As long as he had superpowers, he could have as much money as he wanted. Superpowers were his foundation. Lin Tian closed his eyes slightly, his consciousness diving into his Sea of Consciousness. As he concentrated, Lin Tian could see two Supernatural Points slowly floating in his Sea of Consciousness, like golden beans. "Two Supernatural Points, and if Wang Luodan successfully divorces tomorrow, that will be three," Lin Tian calculated his Supernatural Points in his mind. "Still a bit too few, though." Just like money, the more Supernatural Points, the better. After a moment of reflection, Lin Tian shook his head and said to himself, "Stop thinking about it, just go to sleep, finish up the mission tomorrow." With that, Lin Tian closed his eyes, ready to sleep. He had never considered the possibility of failing his mission. If Wang Tao dared to go back on his word tomorrow, Lin Tian wouldn''t hesitate to show him what he was capable of. A quiet night passed, and at eight in the morning the next day, He Qianqian woke up, groggy. After washing up, He Qianqian noticed that Lin Tian was still asleep, so she ran over and sat on the edge of the bed, gently pinching Lin Tian''s nose. "Mmm... what are you doing..." Lin Tian, sleepy, swatted away He Qianqian''s hand. "Whoosh!" The sudden loud noise by his ear made Lin Tian sit up abruptly. Seeing it was He Qianqian, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief and, struggling to open his eyes, said in a drowsy voice, "I''m so sleepy, let me sleep a bit more!" He had fallen asleep well after two in the morning and was dead tired. "Get up, it''s late!" He Qianqian pulled Lin Tian, not letting him fall back asleep. Despite being extremely sleepy, Lin Tian still got out of bed under He Qianqian''s insistent tug. After getting ready, the two had breakfast in the hotel lobby. Not long into their meal, Lin Tian suddenly felt his phone vibrate. Lin Tian, with a small steam bun in his mouth, looked around, then somewhat muffled, said to He Qianqian, "Your phone''s buzzing!" After saying that, Lin Tian swallowed down the steamed bun in one gulp, juice and all. "Hmm?" He Qianqian, who was sipping soy milk through a straw, paused, then pulled out her phone and indeed, it was ringing. "Hello?" He Qianqian answered the call. "Ah? Oh! Okay! I got it!" He Qianqian hung up after a brief conversation. Noticing that He Qianqian seemed a bit off after the call, Lin Tian swallowed his steamed bun and asked curiously, "What''s wrong?" He Qianqian looked somewhat grave and frowned slightly, "My mom just called me, said grandma''s critically ill, and wants me to go back and see her." After speaking, He Qianqian paused, looking at Lin Tian apologetically, "Sorry, I have to go back." "It''s okay!" Lin Tian shook his head, and then offered, "Let me book your flight, I''ll go back with you." "No need, what are you going back for? Just have fun here," He Qianqian shook her head, disagreeing with Lin Tian''s suggestion. Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian hesitated for a moment, indeed it wasn''t quite right for him to go. What was he to do there? To tell He Qianqian''s family that he was her boyfriend? Apart from the fact that He Qianqian wasn''t emotionally prepared, neither was Lin Tian. Moreover, Lin Tian still had a mission to complete here. If he wasn''t around, he was worried that Wang Tao might not go through with the divorce with Wang Luodan. Considering these reasons and hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian nodded and said, "Okay, I''ll just book your flight then." "Mm." He Qianqian nodded gently. After breakfast, Lin Tian immediately booked a flight for He Qianqian, choosing the earliest departure at eleven in the morning. "There are still two hours before the flight takes off. Do you need to pack your things?" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian. "Okay." After packing up, Lin Tian took He Qianqian to the airport. Two hours later, watching the plane slowly ascend until it vanished from sight, Lin Tian then turned and left. He Qianqian''s departure was somewhat unexpected to Lin Tian, but he was powerless to change it. Lin Tian planned to finish his business here, then touch base with Bu Mengting before going to find He Qianqian. While thinking, Lin Tian flagged down a taxi and headed straight for Wang Luodan''s home. Through the flickering red mission light on Wang Luodan''s body, Lin Tian knew she was at home at that moment. An hour later, Lin Tian knocked on the door of Wang Luodan''s home. The door opened after just a few knocks. Lin Tian glanced inside and saw that both Wang Luodan and Wang Tao were standing at the door, obviously waiting for him. "Let''s go to the civil affairs bureau to get the certificate," Lin Tian said to the couple without beating around the bush. "Uh..." Wang Tao hesitated and said, looking at Lin Tian, "Today is Saturday. The civil affairs bureau is closed. They''ll be back on Monday." "What?" Lin Tian was suddenly taken aback. After a moment''s pause, Lin Tian asked, "You''ve been there already?" "The government is off on the weekends," Wang Luodan said. She still couldn''t quite believe how quickly everything had happened, the changes were too abrupt, like a dream. "I see..." Lin Tian had no choice but to wait. Shaking his head in resignation, Lin Tian told them, "Alright then, I''ll come find you again on Monday." With this, Lin Tian turned and left with a hint of helplessness. After a moment''s hesitation, Wang Luodan called out to the departing Lin Tian, "Do you want to stay for a meal?" Without turning his head, Lin Tian waved his hand, "No need!" Back at the hotel, Lin Tian ate something casually, then went to the beach to bask in the sun. Under a sun umbrella, wearing sunglasses, clad in large swimming trunks, with a drink placed on the table, Lin Tian lay leisurely on a beach chair. While casually sipping his drink, he lazily watched the various stunning beauties around him. "A feast for the eyes..." Lin Tian thought to himself, looking at the beauties in the distance. When He Qianqian was around, Lin Tian dared not watch so blatantly, but this time, being alone at last, he could ''do as he pleased''. Glancing around, Lin Tian was startled. Twenty meters ahead, there was a short-haired, curvaceous beauty with tan skin. The more Lin Tian looked, the more familiar she seemed. When the girl turned around, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up as he thought, "It really is her. How did she get here?" Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This girl was Chen Yixuan, the policewoman Lin Tian had saved last time. Seeing Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian smirked, slipped on his flip-flops, and walked over to her. By the time Lin Tian reached behind Chen Yixuan, she had not yet noticed him; she was busy tidying her hair tousled by the sea breeze. Suddenly, her buttocks were seized with a slap, Chen Yixuan was stunned for a moment, and then, incensed, she spun around and lashed out with a flying kick. The kick was swift and fierce! Slap! To Chen Yixuan''s surprise, her normally reliable kick was blocked. Lin Tian gently held Chen Yixuan''s foot, grinning as he said, "Beauty, is this how you treat your lifesaver?" "It''s you!" Chen Yixuan gaped upon seeing Lin Tian, then snapped angrily, "Let go!" Chapter 66 Dont Blame Me "Let go!" Chen Yixuan said angrily as she looked at Lin Tian.Lin Tian smirked. "What are you doing?" With a slap, Lin Tian quickly grabbed Chen Yixuan''s fist and said with a chuckle, "You can''t beat me!" "Thug!" Chen Yixuan said coldly, glaring at Lin Tian. After that, she turned and walked away. "Hey, is that necessary? It was just a joke!" Lin Tian hurried after her. "Don''t follow me!" Chen Yixuan suddenly stopped, turned around, and stared at Lin Tian with a cold face. "Uh" After glancing at Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian helplessly spread his hands and apologetically said, "Alright then, I really didn''t mean it just now." As he spoke, Lin Tian turned away somewhat helplessly. If she didn''t appreciate him, Lin Tian wasn''t going to shamelessly tag along. But just after he had taken a few steps, Lin Tian suddenly felt his hand being grasped. "Huh" Lin Tian turned around somewhat astonished and saw it was Chen Yixuan. She had just sent him away, but now she was gently holding his hand. What was this all about? "You" Lin Tian looked at Chen Yixuan somewhat astonished. "Don''t talk, just go along with it!" Chen Yixuan whispered. "Xuan!" At that moment, a male voice came from behind. Hearing this voice, Chen Yixuan turned around with Lin Tian''s hand in hers and smiled at the man behind her, "Chen Long huh" Noticing Chen Yixuan''s actions, Chen Long looked somewhat astonished as he glanced at her arm, "You two" "This is my boyfriend; I told you, we''re not suitable." Chen Yixuan said haughtily, deliberately moving closer to Lin Tian. "Boyfriend?" Chen Long looked astonished as he pointed at Lin Tian, "Him?" Then, as if he had heard something very funny, Chen Long pointed at Lin Tian and laughingly said, "Him as your boyfriend? He''s a minor, right!" As he spoke, Chen Long looked at Lin Tian with a grin, "Kid, which grade are you in?" "You" Chen Yixuan was angry but didn''t know what to say as Lin Tian did look a bit young. Lin Tian was very annoyed being pointed at with a finger. Lin Tian reached out and calmly patted Chen Long''s hand away, speaking slowly, "Do I really need to report to you whether I''m Yixuan''s boyfriend or not? Who do you think you are!" Chen Yixuan''s eyes widened in shock... Lin Tian''s actions were too sudden. Chen Yixuan''s eyes widened even more. Before Chen Yixuan could react, Lin Tian suddenly let go of his mouth, licked his lips, and turned to look at Chen Long with a grin, "Do you believe it now?" Chen Long''s face turned ashen! Chen Yixuan fiercely pinched Lin Tian on his lower back, but at that moment, she couldn''t really say anything. After all, she was the one who had sought out Lin Tian. Chen Long''s face ashen, he glanced at Chen Yixuan and saw that even though she looked somewhat annoyed, she didn''t say anything about Lin Tian''s earlier actions. Coldly glaring at Lin Tian, Chen Long turned and walked away quickly with an ashen face. Lin Tian spread his hands innocently, "Didn''t you ask me to pretend to be your boyfriend? If we''re pretending, we should make it convincing." "You" Chen Yixuan glared at Lin Tian in annoyance and finally left coldly with a snort. Seeing Chen Yixuan leaving, Lin Tian smirked, stuck out his tongue, and licked his lips, thinking to himself, "Her lips are quite sweet..." Shrugging his shoulders, Lin Tian turned and walked back to his spot. Laying down again, with sunglasses on, Lin Tian closed his eyes slightly, planning to take a nap. The gentle sea breeze and the soft sound of waves were very pleasant. Unknowingly, Lin Tian actually fell asleep. When Lin Tian woke up, it was already around four or five in the afternoon. A bit groggy, Lin Tian checked the time and exclaimed, "I slept that long?" As it was getting late, Lin Tian packed up and returned to the hotel. After having dinner and watching some TV at the hotel, Lin Tian, feeling a bit bored, decided to go out for a stroll. Little did he know that he hadn''t walked far when he found his path blocked in a secluded alley. Squinting, Lin Tian looked ahead where four or five punks wielding bats were approaching him. Lin Tian turned and saw another group of punks coming from behind. Trapped? Who was it? Was it retaliation from last night, that fat guy, or perhaps Wu Bin? Various people flashed through Lin Tian''s mind as he guessed who might want to teach him a lesson. While Lin Tian was pondering this, the two groups closing in on him were slowly approaching. Coming up to Lin Tian, one of the men, shaking his leg and chewing gum, looked at Lin Tian with a sneer, "Kid, do you know you''ve messed with someone you shouldn''t have?" "Who?" Lin Tian asked calmly. "He asked me to tell you to stay away from Chen Yixuan." "Chen Yixuan?" Lin Tian was taken aback upon hearing the name. Then in his mind appeared a young man, that Chen Long. Was it him who had people block him? When he realized it was him, Lin Tianyi felt a sudden clarity and then looked at the people in front of him, smiling as he asked, "So, what do you want to do then?" "Still smiling?" The man snorted coldly, "You won''t be laughing soon! Hit him!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he charged forward! Bang bang! Sounds of blows being struck could be heard. A few seconds later, Lin Tian dusted off his hands and spat forcefully. As Lin Tian spat, the spit, carrying a tinge of blood, was expelled. Lin Tian wiped his mouth, his expression somewhat icy. The alley was too narrow, leaving little space for Lin Tian to dodge. He ended up taking a blow unintentionally, which split his lip. Only Lin Tian''s lip was slightly injured, while these men all lay on the ground, groaning continuously. Lin Tian, slightly annoyed, kicked one of the men hard, cursing, "Damn it, seeking death!" With Lin Tian''s kick, that person moaned in pain. "Snap!" Suddenly, the sound of a stone stirred not far behind. "Who?" Lin Tian turned sharply around. As he turned, he saw a figure disappearing around the corner. Seeing that figure, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed. Although he only saw a shadow, he was almost sure it was Chen Long. Unexpectedly, Chen Long had come, catching Lin Tian off guard. He then sneered coldly and, powering up his legs, he quickly charged after him. "Panting!" Chen Long ran swiftly forward, his breathing hurried due to the intense activity. His expression was very tense. Initially, he had wanted to summon people to take down Lin Tian, but what he hadn''t expected was that Lin Tian was too monstrous, taking down those men in a matter of moments. "Shit! Who would have thought this guy was so tough!" Chen Long cursed as he ran. He could already hear the footsteps rapidly approaching from behind, clearly Lin Tian had chased after him. "Panting!" Chen Long breathed heavily, speeding up once more. But how could Chen Long''s speed compare to Lin Tian''s? It wasn''t long before Chen Long felt a tight grip on the back of his collar, followed by an enormous force. "Where do you think you''re going!" Lin Tian gripped Chen Long with one hand, lifting him as if he were a child. "Let go of me, otherwise I won''t spare you!" Despite being caught, Chen Long''s attitude was still fierce. "Still acting tough?" Lin Tian scoffed coldly and slapped him hard, "Act tough for what!" "Snap!" With a crisp slap, Chen Long''s left cheek instantly swelled up. "You..." Feeling the burning pain on his cheek, Chen Long was furious. "Snap!" Lin Tian slapped him again, cursing, "Still not keeping quiet?" Another slap, and this time, Lin Tian increased his strength. This slap dazzled Chen Long. He finally accepted reality and dared not speak anymore. Seeing that Chen Long had finally quieted down, Lin Tian snorted coldly. Holding Chen Long, he walked back. When Lin Tian brought Chen Long back, the hooligans had already helped each other to stand up. The reason for this was because Lin Tian could now easily control his strength. Although these hooligans were in pain, they did not have any serious injuries, just superficial wounds. The hooligans, thinking that Lin Tian had left, were startled to see him return. Glancing at the people, Lin Tian said coldly, "Where are you going? Don''t move!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, everyone obediently remained still. None of them could defeat Lin Tian when they were healthy, let alone now with injuries. Lin Tian threw Chen Long down on the ground and said to the other hooligans, "Slap him once each, and when you''re done, you can go; if you don''t finish, you''re not allowed to leave." "Uh..." Hearing this, everyone momentarily froze. One of the hooligans whispered nervously to Lin Tian, "Boss, his family has a lot of power. We dare not hit him?" "Dare not?" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, "Then you dare to bully me?" After speaking, Lin Tian shouted harshly, "Hit him! You, start with you!" As he spoke, Lin Tian pointed his finger. The man Lin Tian pointed at looked extremely troubled. "I''m giving you ten seconds, if you don''t hit him, I''ll break your legs!" "Ten, nine...three, two..." Counting down to two, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly and coldly walked towards the man. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, the man hesitated but ultimately clenched his teeth, stepped in front of Chen Long, and slapped him. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Snap!" A gentle slap. Seeing this, Lin Tian said harshly, "Doesn''t count, do it again!" The man clenched his teeth and slapped hard! Snap! This slap was both heavy and loud! "You dare hit me? Do you want to die?" Chen Long glared at him furiously. "Hmph!" Lin Tian directly kicked Chen Long, admonishing, "Keep it down." After speaking, Lin Tian turned and continued, "Next!" With the first man setting the example, it was much easier for the others. Eight people slapped Chen Long in succession. Couple with the two slaps from Lin Tian earlier, Chen Long''s handsome face momentarily turned into a pig''s head. After letting the hooligans go, Lin Tian crouched down, gently tapped Chen Long''s swollen cheek, and said in a soothing voice, "You brought this upon yourself, don''t blame me." Chapter 67 Murderous Intent Chen Long stared at Lin Tian with wide eyes, not saying a word.After a glance at Chen Long, Lin Tian chuckled lightly and heavily patted Chen Long''s swollen face, raising an eyebrow, "What''s the matter? Can''t accept it?" Slap! With a heavy pat, Lin Tian made Chen Long wince in pain. Knowing that the situation was stronger than him, Chen Long did not try to show off his strength and turned his head away, no longer looking at Lin Tian. Lin Tian gently patted Chen Long''s shoulder, warning him with a smile, "Don''t mess with me in the future. You can''t afford to provoke me." With that, Lin Tian smiled slightly and turned to leave. ** There was no talk overnight, and the next day, before Lin Tian even got out of bed, he heard a series of urgent knocking sounds at the door. The noise was loud and accompanied by shouting, "Open up! Open up! Hurry and open the door!" The urgent knocking and the shouting were unsettling. Lin Tian opened his eyes groggily, frowned, and casually put on his boxers before walking over. Before going over to open the door, Lin Tian activated his clairvoyant ability directly. As soon as his clairvoyant ability was activated, Lin Tian saw a crowd of people standing outside his door, roughly counting more than twenty. Lin Tian scanned the crowd and saw Chen Long, whose face was swollen like a pig''s head. At that moment, there was a young man in his twenties standing beside Chen Long, who was talking to him. Seeing Chen Long, Lin Tian understood what was going on and muttered under his breath, "You won''t die if you don''t seek death!" Sighing lightly, Lin Tian shook his head. Knowing what the situation was, he was not in a hurry. He dressed slowly and then started brushing his teeth. As for the people outside the door, let them wait. Inside, Lin Tian leisurely brushed his teeth while the people outside realized that no one was opening the door despite their persistent knocking. "Could he not be inside?" "No way, the hotel staff said he hasn''t come out since he went in last night." "Knock again. If there''s still no answer, we''ll just kick the door down." "Thump, thump!" After knocking for a while and getting no response, the young man gestured, and they kicked the door in! "Bam!" With a loud noise, Lin Tian, who was washing his face, was startled and turned his head in surprise, only to find the door was kicked open by someone else. Whoosh~! With the door kicked open, a rush of many people surged into the room. There were so many of them that they filled the entire room. The young man who was talking to Chen Long stepped in leisurely, came to Lin Tian, sized him up from top to bottom, and said coldly, "Kid, I hear you''re a good fighter?" Lin Tian glanced at him, then continued to ignore him, calmly rubbing the towel and starting to wash his face. Seeing that Lin Tian glanced at him and then ignored him completely, a spark of rage flickered across the young man''s face, "Kid, are you deaf to my words?" After washing his face, Lin Tian dried his hands and turned around to look at him slowly and deliberately, "You? What are you, even!" The young man was taken aback, then filled with rage, reached out to grab Lin Tian''s head and cursed, "Stop acting smart with me!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he flicked the towel in his hand! Slap! With a crisp sound, the young man''s face immediately reddened. Lin Tian kicked out! Bang! He sent him flying out. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Tian ducked and quickly ran out of the room. The room was too small and not suited for him to avoid them. Wu Fei, with his face slapped red by Lin Tian, lay on the ground and, upon seeing Lin Tian fleeing, furiously commanded, "Chase him!" Whoosh! A crowd rushed out! Bang, bang! Ahh, ahh! Screams echoed. Wu Fei, covering his face and rubbing his stomach, walked out with Chen Long''s help. As soon as Wu Fei walked out of the room, he immediately froze, staring at the scene before him in shock. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang, bang! Lin Tian effortlessly kicked away each person who tried to attack him. Even if people managed to hit Lin Tian, he did not even frown. In just a few seconds, the people attacking Lin Tian were on the ground, and those still standing were keeping their distance, looking at Lin Tian as if he were a monster. Chen Long swallowed hard and whispered to Wu Fei, "I told you, this guy can fight!" "Damn! Who knew he could fight like this! Even Flying Dragon isn''t that impressive!" Wu Fei muttered under his breath, cursing softly. After glancing at the two mumbling people, Lin Tian smiled slightly and walked over leisurely, standing in front of Wu Fei and said with a smile, "Still want to fight?" Wu Fei, clutching his stomach, said angrily, "You win this time!" Lin Tian smiled faintly, turned his head to look at Chen Long, whose face was swollen like a pig''s head, and said softly, "Do you remember what I said yesterday?" After finishing his words, Lin Tian slapped him across the face and angrily commanded, "Get lost!" Following Lin Tian''s roar, those people all left dejectedly. This time, they had really hit a snag. Once Chen Long and his people had left, Lin Tian immediately called the hotel staff to get himself another room. The door to the original room was damaged and unusable. Having heard about the conflict between Lin Tian and Wu Fei and others, the hotel staff also knew. Seeing Lin Tian''s fierce manner, the hotel staff didn''t dare ask him to pay for the damages, and obediently got Lin Tian another room. Lin Tian didn''t know who Wu Fei was, but the hotel owner did. Even Wu Fei had suffered a loss in front of Lin Tian, so the hotel owner didn''t want any trouble either. After changing to a different room and tidying up for a while, Lin Tian felt no different. The next day, after breakfast, Lin Tian took a taxi to look for Wang Luodan. Today is Monday; the Civil Affairs Bureau should be at work. Lin Tian took a taxi heading toward Wang Luodan''s home. As he neared her place, Lin Tian suddenly discovered that the blinking red light coming from Wang Luodan wasn''t at her home but was up ahead not too far away. Upon seeing the blinking red light not far ahead, Lin Tian was stunned for a moment before he looked up at the driver and said, "Master, stop the car." After the car stopped and he paid the fare, Lin Tian opened the door and walked slowly toward the source of the blinking red light. Wang Luodan should be up ahead. After turning a corner, Lin Tian noticed a commotion just a dozen meters away, and saw that a crowd had gathered. Seeing this, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes. Through the blinking red light, it was obvious that Wang Luodan was inside. After a moment''s thought, Lin Tian walked over. "Hey, do you think you can just walk away after bumping into my car? Do you know how much this car costs? Can you afford to compensate?" Wu Fei, shaking his foot, glared at Wang Luodan and pointed at the black Bentley beside him. Wang Luodan''s pretty face turned bright red with anger as she retorted angrily, "What''s wrong with you? It was clearly your car that almost hit me! And you say I hit your car! The nerve you have to claim that I ran into your car!" "So what? People can''t hit cars? Let me tell you, you''re not leaving today without giving me an explanation!" Wu Fei said, shaking his foot with a look of certainty on his face as if he had Wang Luodan pegged. At this moment, some onlookers quietly took out their phones, ready to record. "No recording! No recording!" But at this time, four or five tall men behind Wu Fei, each standing at about one meter eighty, scolded fiercely. Seeing anyone trying to pull out their phones, they moved over, looking ready to hit someone. The bystanders just wanted to watch the drama and didn''t want to get involved in trouble. Seeing how menacing these men were, they didn''t dare to do anything and just curiously turned their gaze inward. Wang Luodan glanced at the strong men, then back at Wu Fei, who was smiling in a not-so-friendly way. She felt very angry. Yet she also knew, given the situation, that confronting these people wouldn''t end well for her. With that thought, Wang Luodan glared at Wu Fei and snorted, "I can''t be bothered with you!" With that, she turned around to leave. "Where do you think you''re going?" Wu Fei suddenly grabbed her wrist. Wu Fei, holding Wang Luodan''s wrist, said with a grin, "Leaving without settling things? Do you think just because you''re a beauty you can do that?" As he spoke, Wu Fei''s hand reached toward Wang Luodan''s pretty face with a sleazy smile. Slap! But abruptly, a hand slapped away Wu Fei''s hand. The slap was heavy, turning Wu Fei''s hand red and sending a stinging pain through it. "Damn it, who is this!" Wu Fei turned around angrily. Seeing the person beside him, Wu Fei was taken aback. Wang Luodan was also startled by the unexpected intervention and, turning her head, was surprised when she saw who it was, "It''s you?" The four or five strong men also noticed Lin Tian and quickly approached. Lin Tian''s action had been too sudden and too fast, and most importantly, they hadn''t expected anyone to dare intervene. It wasn''t until Lin Tian slapped Wu Fei''s hand away that they reacted. Seeing the strong men heading their way, Wu Fei rubbed his aching hand and waved them off, signaling them not to come closer. Wu Fei, aware of Lin Tian''s capabilities, knew those men would be useless. After glancing at the surprised Wang Luodan, Lin Tian asked calmly, "What happened?" After a moment of hesitation, Wang Luodan explained, "I was walking just now when suddenly a horn sounded from behind. I didn''t manage to get out of the way in time, and the car nearly hit me. Yet this person claimed he had to swerve to avoid hitting me and that I nearly ran into his car!" "Hmm?" Lin Tian was taken aback, a person running into a car? Lin Tian turned to Wu Fei and asked, "Is that so?" Wu Fei frowned at Lin Tian, rubbing his reddened hand, and said coldly, "Kid, don''t meddle in other people''s affairs." "Since that''s the case, I think you owe an apology," Lin Tian said calmly, looking at Wu Fei. Seeing that Lin Tian not only ignored him but also demanded an apology, Wu Fei was instantly irate and shouted, "Kid, who do you think you are, telling me to get lost? Don''t think I''m really afraid of you!" "Is that so?" Lin Tian chuckled lightly. Suddenly, he reached out to slap Wu Fei''s head, commanding, "Apologize!" Slap! The slap caused Wu Fei to stagger, trembling, almost falling to the ground. "Brother Wu! Brother Wu!" Seeing this scene, the surrounding onlookers and several strong men hurried over. "It''s nothing!" Wu Fei, supporting himself on the car''s hood, stood up and gestured with his hand. Feeling his head buzzing slightly, Wu Fei chuckled softly, his expression calm as he looked at Lin Tian. Then he turned to Wang Luodan and said, "I''m sorry!" After that, Wu Fei, his face ashen, turned and walked away quickly. "Whew!" Watching the black Bentley speed off, everyone was stunned. Could that man be a paper tiger, tamed after just one reprimand from this young man? Lin Tian frowned, feeling uneasy about the way Wu Fei looked at him before he left. After pondering for a while, Lin Tian shook his head, deciding to focus on completing his task first. With that thought, Lin Tian turned to Wang Luodan, still slightly in shock, and asked, "Where''s Wang Tao?" "Oh! He''s at home," answered Wang Luodan after a pause. "Okay then, let''s head back," Lin Tian said. Without further ado, Lin Tian and Wang Luodan walked toward her home, as it wasn''t far off and was a short walk. Meanwhile, Wu Fei, his face grim, drove the car swiftly, flooring the gas pedal! Frustration! Rage! He had never been so humiliated in his life. "Brother Wu, are we just going to let that kid off like this?" The lackey in the passenger seat looked at Wu Fei with a puzzled face, wondering why Wu Fei had let Lin Tian off so easily and even apologized, humbly submitting. This wasn''t Wu Fei''s usual style. "Let him off?" Wu Fei glared ahead fiercely, his teeth clenched, "I''m going to have someone kill him! Damn it, without flexing my muscles, they don''t realize how many eyes the ''Prince'' has!" Murderous intent flashed in Wu Fei''s eyes! He harbored a killing intent! Chapter 68 Almost Having returned home with Wang Luodan, Wang Tao was waiting at home. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Tao wasn''t too surprised."Let''s go," Lin Tian said calmly after giving them both a glance. Wang Luodan and her partner didn''t speak. They picked up some documents, packed a bit, and walked out. They then took a taxi to the Civil Affairs Bureau and followed the procedure on arrival. Lin Tian, somewhat bored, watched the two bustling around. After almost half an hour, the staff at the Civil Affairs Bureau stamped the big seal on the divorce certificate. The moment the seal was stamped, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Task: The follow-up mission ''Help Wang Luodan divorce'' has been completed. Reward: one Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian, who had been bored leaning against the wall, was delighted: "Finally done." Then he walked over to them with a smile. Looking at them, Lin Tian said with a smile, "Congratulations to you both on regaining your freedom. I''ll be leaving first. See you again if fate wills it!" With that, Lin Tian left with a light step. "Uh..." Wang Luodan and Wang Tao were stunned as they watched Lin Tian turn and leave, dumbfounded. What''s with this guy, so strange, going through all that trouble to get them divorced and then just leaving without a care? Are there really such people? After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Lin Tian hummed a tune and walked away. As for what Wang Luodan and the other person thought, he didn''t care. He didn''t want to spend the energy explaining, as long as he had secured the Supernatural Points that was enough. "The two Supernatural Points I saved earlier, plus the one I just got, now I have three Supernatural Points," Lin Tian quietly calculated his Supernatural Points. Thinking for a moment about his superpower, Lin Tian put his thoughts aside and murmured to himself, "It''s time to leave this place, I''ve had enough fun here, and it''s boring being here by myself. I''ll take a plane to visit Mengting tomorrow." After playing on the beach for so many days, he had done everything there was to do, and with He Qianqian not around, Lin Tian decided to leave. "I wonder what Mengting is up to, whether she misses me or not," Lin Tian thought to himself. Originally, Lin Tian wanted to invite Bu Mengting to come to Sanya for some fun, but thinking of He Qianqian by his side, he didn''t put that thought into action. Having beauties on each arm is wonderful, but Lin Tian simply couldn''t handle it right now. Lin Tian was certain that if he had really done so, he might end up alone, most likely spending a lonely and silent night. "I wonder how Qianqian is doing? The last time we talked on the phone, she said her grandmother''s condition was not optimistic," Lin Tian pondered for a moment, then muttered to himself: "I''ll go to check on her after I see Mengting." Having decided on his itinerary, Lin Tian hailed a taxi and went back to the hotel. Back at the hotel, he packed up, gathering all the things he needed to take and then booked a flight for the next morning. After lunch, with nothing else to do, Lin Tian aimlessly wandered the streets. Lin Tian didn''t want to go to crowded places. In some quiet places, he felt a different kind of charm. Slowly walking, not just looking around, he felt the surrounding architecture, experiencing the passing of years on these structures, imagining all kinds of stories that happened within this time. It was quite interesting. As he walked on, suddenly a frantic screeching of brakes sounded! "Squeak, squeak~~!" The sudden braking left two black skid marks on the cement road. Lin Tian turned his head in surprise. As soon as he turned his head, Lin Tian''s pupils contracted! A gaping black hole! A black barrel of a gun was pointing at him! "Pfft!" A faint sound suddenly emergedthat of a silenced gunshot! Bang! Lin Tian felt a surge of force against his chest! Stumbling, Lin Tian''s chest suddenly burst with blood! With gritted teeth, Lin Tian staggered toward a nearby alleyway. "Pfft! Pfft!" As Lin Tian was too fast, the next few shots failed to hit him. "Damn! Missed! You wait here, I''ll go down and finish him off!" The young man holding the gun cursed, said something to the driver, and then jumped out of the car to pursue. When he reached the entrance of the alley, he just saw Lin Tian disappear around the corner. Seeing this, he hurriedly chased after him. "Huff, huff!" Leaning against a corner wall, Lin Tian gasped heavily, his right hand tightly clutching his left chest. That was close! That shot was so close to hitting his heart! If he hadn''t snapped back to reality and tensed his muscles at the crucial moment, the bullet definitely could have hit his heart. The pain in his chest made Lin Tian wince, his complexion turning a bit pale. "Damn!" Lin Tian cursed, quickly summoning the superpower menu. Lin Tian could already hear the footsteps of his pursuer. Opening the superpower menu, he skimmed through it and his gaze immediately settled on an option: Level 0 Healing Water. Requires one Supernatural Point to exchange. Seeing the Healing Water, Lin Tian exchanged for it without hesitation. With a thought from Lin Tian, a small glass bottle suddenly appeared in his hand. Meanwhile, the footsteps behind him were getting closer. Struggling, Lin Tian stood up and quickly moved away, ''pop'' opening the Healing Water and downing it in one gulp. "Whew!" After drinking the Healing Water, Lin Tian stopped at a corner to catch his breath. As the Healing Water went down, Lin Tian felt a surge of warmth in his stomach, which quickly traveled to his left chest. Eventually, the warmth stopped at the wound. With the arrival of the warmth, Lin Tian could feel his muscles at the wound site begin to shift. As the muscles moved, the bullet that had been lodged in Lin Tian''s flesh began to slowly push outward. A few seconds later, the bloodied bullet dropped to the ground with a plop. As the bullet fell, Lin Tian''s wound began to stop bleeding. Meanwhile, Lin Tian felt an itching sensation at the wound, a sign that flesh was beginning to grow back. The growth of the flesh bud was incredibly fast; within just a few seconds, Lin Tian could feel the wound had already healed. Lin Tian looked down to see the scar on his chest had fallen off, leaving skin that was slightly tender but otherwise indistinguishable from the rest. At that moment, the footsteps were heard again. Upon hearing the footsteps, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, with a glint of murderous intent flashing through them! "Tap, tap..." The footsteps drew closer at a slow pace. Lin Tian took a deep breath, picked up a small stone from the ground, and pressed his body against the wall, silently waiting. "Tap, tap..." The footsteps approached gradually. They were near! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed as he lightly tossed the small stone in his hand outwards. Tap! The stone started rolling suddenly! The person instinctively looked towards the stone. In that instant, Lin Tian''s muscles tensed up, and he pushed off the ground with a shout: "Hey!" Whoosh! Lin Tian moved swiftly, even causing a whistling sound in the air! The person, who had just focused on the stone, had no time to react. Just as he attempted to lift his gun to shoot at Lin Tian, Lin Tian already kicked at his gun-holding wrist! Crack! Ah! A scream resounded! Lin Tian''s kick had broken the wrist holding the gun! In an instant, the wrist was fractured at a sixty-degree angle, and the gun in his hand flew out! "Hey!" Lin Tian closed in, his knee slamming harshly into the other man''s abdomen! "Oof!" The man crumpled to the ground in pain. Lin Tian, with an expressionless face, delivered several more merciless kicks! Crack, crack! The sounds of bones breaking echoed one after another! Lin Tian had rendered the man''s limbs useless! After doing all this, Lin Tian finally let out a breath and relaxed somewhat. He glanced at the person writhing in agony on the ground but didn''t pay him any more attention, instead walking over to pick up the pistol that had fallen to the side. Weighing the pistol, Lin Tian walked towards the man and pointed the barrel at his forehead, demanding coldly, "Speak, why are you trying to kill me!" With the ominous barrel pointed at his forehead, the man turned pale and managed to say with a pained face, "Someone else told me to kill you!" "Who?" "Wu Fei!" "Wu Fei?" Lin Tian frowned, as he did not recognize anyone named Wu Fei. Suddenly, Lin Tian thought of someone and asked, "Is Wu Fei the young man with dyed yellow hair?" "Yes, yes!" the man nodded hurriedly. "Good!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he finally figured out who it was. Lin Tian truly hadn''t expected that Wu Fei would actually arrange for someone to kill him. "Since you dare to do this, prepare to face my wrath!" A cold light flickered in Lin Tian''s eyes. With that in mind, Lin Tian lifted the man with one hand and quickly made his way back to the original spot. Lin Tian remembered that they must have driven a car here. Meanwhile, at the entrance of the alley, the driver was waiting boredly, somewhat complaining about the man taking too long. After a while, he suddenly heard footsteps and thought it was the man returning; when he turned his head, he discovered the barrel of a gun pointing at him. Lin Tian activated his superpower and scanned the driver, making sure he was unarmed before he felt somewhat relieved. Lin Tian opened the car door, threw the man in his hands inside, and then took a seat himself, commanding coldly, "Drive." "Where to?" the driver asked, sweating and clearly uneasy with a gun pointed at him. "To find Wu Fei! Where is he now?" "..." After hesitating, the driver answered, "He''s at home now." "Drive straight there, and don''t lie to me. My bullet doesn''t discriminate whom it hits!" Lin Tian said coldly. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sweat covered the driver''s face as he prepared to drive. Half an hour later, the car stopped outside a large mansion in the suburbs. Lin Tian scanned the mansion; it was so large it encompassed thousands of square meters. Moreover, it had its own dedicated gatekeepers. The mansion was extremely dominating, surrounded by trees that kept other mansions at bay. "This is it. I advise you not to act rashly. You can''t contend with the power of the Wu Family!" the driver warned. "Is that so?" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he ordered, "Charge through!" "What?" the driver was taken aback. Lin Tian pressed the gun against the top of his head and said coldly, "Didn''t you hear me? I told you to charge through! At the fastest speed!" If he could drive himself, he wouldn''t need this man! With the barrel against his head, the driver gritted his teeth and floored the gas pedal! "Whoosh!" The black Audi''s speed soared to its limit! Tearing through the air with a howling noise! Boom! With a loud crash, the black Audi slammed violently against the mansion''s gate! The entire gate shook! Chapter 69 Sorry ```Bang! With a loud crash, the gate trembled. The entire iron gate was dented in, but despite being loosened, astonishingly, the gate had not been broken down. Lin Tian opened the car door, walked up to the gate, and kicked it fiercely! Bang! Another loud noise resonated! Under Lin Tian''s immense force, the already shaky gate was kicked open with a bang. Lin Tian walked in with a cold expression. "Hey, what are you doing!" After being stunned for a moment, the guard suddenly rushed over and scolded. Lin Tian, without even looking, swung his hand and slapped him! Smack! He sent him flying with the slap! ** The loud bang outside startled Wu Bin in the living room. After hesitating for a moment, Wu Bin walked to the balcony, looking somewhat puzzled. Seeing Wu Bin move, Lai Flying Dragon, who had been following behind Wu Bin, also went over. Sitting to the side, Wu Fei was taken aback for a moment, then quickly followed. The group had just reached the balcony when they saw Lin Tian walking in, his face cold. Is that him? Seeing Lin Tian, Wu Bin was taken aback. He still remembered the scene of Lin Tian at the casino a few days earlier. He was somewhat baffled by how Lin Tian had found this place, and his demeanor seemed far from friendly. "What''s going on?" Wu Bin, confused, turned his head and looked towards Lai Flying Dragon at his side. He thought Lai Flying Dragon had done something to Lin Tian behind his back. "I have no idea either," replied Lai Flying Dragon, equally baffled. Having confirmed that Lai Flying Dragon had nothing to do with it, Wu Bin turned again with a puzzling look toward Lin Tian below. Behind Wu Bin, Wu Fei also saw Lin Tian below. Seeing Lin Tian, his face appeared extremely shocked. How did he get here? Wasn''t he supposed to be dealt with? The arrival of Lin Tian came as a great shock to Wu Fei. As Wu Bin and the others appeared on the balcony, Lin Tian also saw them. Lin Tian looked up and spotted Wu Bin and Lai Flying Dragon on the balcony. Seeing them, a flash of surprise crossed Lin Tian''s eyes, then his gaze moved past the two men to the bleached-haired Wu Fei behind them. Seeing Wu Fei, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed. He quickened his pace and charged forward. "Hey, what are you doing?" As Lin Tian charged, about four or five men rushed out, blocking Lin Tian''s path. Lin Tian, with a stone-cold face, threw punches and kicks, swiftly subduing the men, and then continued to run forward without slowing down. When he reached about 23 meters away from the balcony, Lin Tian let out a loud shout, tensed all his muscles, and then leaped into the air! Lin Tian flew towards the balcony where Wu Bin was! Seeing Lin Tian leaping over, Lai Flying Dragon squinted his eyes and immediately placed his hand on his waist. "Wait!" Noticing Lai Flying Dragon''s action, Wu Bin shook his head. Upon hearing Wu Bin''s words, Lai Flying Dragon''s hand paused, but it did not leave his waist. Heh! With a shout, Lin Tian grabbed the edge of the balcony, tensed the muscles in his arms, pushed hard, and vaulted over the railing into the balcony. Lin Tian landed on the balcony with a slap, narrowed his eyes looking at Wu Fei, and said in a chilling voice, "Was it you who sent someone to kill me?" Hearing this accusation, Wu Fei''s expression changed. Showing no sign of panic, he retorted vehemently, "So what if it was!" "Very well!" Lin Tian reached out to grab him. Whoosh! Noticing Lin Tian''s movement, Lai Flying Dragon quickly drew his handgun. Lin Tian, who had been keeping an eye on him, stopped in his tracks, turned around, and with the speed of lightning, his body barreled into Lai Flying Dragon just as he drew his handgun. There wasn''t enough time; too close for comfort, Lai Flying Dragon then swung the butt of the gun towards Lin Tian''s head. The strike was both fast and fierce! ``` Bang! A solid blow struck Lin Tian''s head, and blood began to seep from his scalp. Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, clutched Flying Dragon with both hands, and ferociously slammed him onto the ground! Bang! In an instant, the entire balcony trembled! Flying Dragon immediately felt fractures happening all over his body, rendering him unable to move in the blink of an eye! A flash of shock passed through Flying Dragon''s eyes. Incredible strength! The force was too great! This single strike had completely crushed Flying Dragon''s combat effectiveness! Wiping the blood from his forehead, Lin Tian bent down and took the handgun from Flying Dragon''s hand. With the handgun in hand, Lin Tian, with a cold face, aimed it at Wu Fei and said chillingly, "What do you suggest now?" Feeling the gun pointed at him, Wu Fei instantly felt his mouth go dry, and his earlier arrogance vanished. Next to him, Wu Bin was stunned for a moment before quickly realizing what was happening, and hastily said with a smile, "Young brother, could there be some misunderstanding?" "Misunderstanding?" Lin Tian sneered, "You ask him." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wu Bin turned his head to look at Wu Fei, whose face was becoming pale, and barked, "Speak up, what happened!" "This, this..." Wu Fei hesitated, then began to explain in a faltering manner. This time, Wu Fei did not distort the truth and recounted the events as they had happened. Upon hearing Wu Fei''s words, Wu Bin became enraged and slapped him across the face, "Wretched fool, kneel down and apologize! How dare you defy me!" "Slap!" Wu Bin''s palm turned Wu Fei''s face bright red. Wu Fei looked at Wu Bin with a dazed expression, somewhat in disbelief. Seeing Wu Fei''s stupefaction, Wu Bin slapped him again, furiously demanding, "Kneel down!" A struggle flashed across Wu Fei''s face. After hesitating, he finally knelt down and apologized to Lin Tian, "I''m sorry!" "Uh..." This time it was Lin Tian who was astonished. He had not anticipated this scene at all. Glancing at Lin Tian, Wu Bin apologized with a smile, "Could you consider overlooking this matter for my sake, young brother? I will compensate you." Looking down at Wu Fei, who was kneeling before him, Lin Tian mulled over various thoughts. Finally, he took a deep breath and nodded. "Alright, I appreciate it, young brother!" Seeing Lin Tian agree, a hint of joy crossed Wu Bin''s face. An hour later, Lin Tian left Wu Bin''s villa. By then, Lin Tian''s account had increased by twenty million in cash. This was Wu Bin''s compensation to him. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian turned to look back at the Wu Family villa one last time before walking away. The reason why he agreed to Wu Bin''s request was not only because he had calmed down and didn''t want to kill, but there was another reason: he was unsure what to do after killing someone. If he had killed Wu Fei, he would definitely have faced Wu Bin''s revenge later on. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he were to take them all out, aside from questioning whether he could bring himself to kill that many people, even if he could, the aftermath of so many sudden deaths would be very troublesome. Even if no one had seen Lin Tian commit the murders, the police would have suspected him due to the previous conflict with Wu Fei. Even if the police couldn''t find any evidence, they would have kept a close watch on him. Being under such intense scrutiny was not what Lin Tian wished for. After some consideration, agreeing to Wu Bin''s request seemed to be the best option. He believed that with Wu Bin''s influence, Wu Fei would not dare to act recklessly again. And, this time, he had gained twenty million in cash, which was a small consolation. On the other side, inside the villa, Wu Bin looked at Flying Dragon lying in bed and asked, "How strong is he?" Flying Dragon closed his eyes slightly and said slowly, "Very strong." "Can we take him on directly?" Wu Bin asked. Flying Dragon gently shook his head and advised, "It''s best not to provoke such people. I''ve encountered one before, and they are not someone that ordinary people can deal with!" Wu Bin nodded slightly, then turned to Wu Fei and instructed, "Be more respectful if you see him again in the future. For such a person, we should turn enemies into friends!" "Understood," Wu Fei nodded earnestly. Chapter 70 Reflection Back at the hotel, Lin Tian sat on the bed and let out a long sigh.Lin Tian looked down at his left chest. The bloodstains on the white T-shirt had been washed clean by him, but some faint red marks could still be seen. Within this pool of bloodstains, there was a hole the size of a little finger on the white T-shirt. That was exactly where the bullet had struck. Reaching out, he gently touched the hole in the shirt, Lin Tian remained silent. "Have I been too arrogant?" Lin Tian mumbled to himself as he looked down. There was a hint of confusion in his eyes. The gunshot today had given Lin Tian a great shock. If he hadn''t snapped back to reality in time, if he hadn''t tensed up his muscles, that bullet might have really penetrated his heart. He could have died! He wasn''t invincible after all. It was fine facing a single gun today, but what if he had to face seven or eight guns, or a machine gun firing at him? At this thought, Lin Tian shuddered. "Huff!" Lin Tian took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and slowly started to think, trying to get his thoughts in order. Everything that happened today was because of Wu Fei. And why Wu Fei would want to kill him, setting aside Wu Fei''s own reasons and thinking about himself... Thinking of himself, Lin Tian recalled the scene where he had forced Wu Fei to apologize in the street. Perhaps to Wu Fei, that was an unbearable humiliation, a vengeance that had to be avenged, hence today''s incident. Then, had he done something wrong? Lin Tian shook his head slightly; that was indeed what he had thought and done at the time. And all his confidence came from the Supernatural Ability System. "Supernatural Ability System..." Thinking of this, Lin Tian murmured to himself. Today''s shooting made Lin Tian realize that having the Supernatural Ability System did not make him invincible. In the past, Lin Tian had thought that with the Supernatural Ability System, he could do whatever he wanted, indulge in his emotions and grudges, because he had the miraculous Supernatural Ability System. The Supernatural Ability System was indeed miraculous, but today''s incident had told Lin Tian very realistically that even with the Supernatural Ability System, he was not invincible. At least not now. "Should it be like before?" A hint of confusion flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. What was it like before? When his teachers called him trash, he dared not talk back; when local hooligans beat him, he didn''t dare to retaliate; when he saw someone bullying the weak, he could only watch, not daring to step forward! Should everything go back to the way it was before? A hint of confusion flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. After a moment of bewilderment, Lin Tian took a deep breath, his eyes gaining a bit of determination, "No! If it''s still the same as before, I might as well be dead. Gaining the Supernatural Ability System and still being useless is even worse than an ordinary person!" Lin Tian''s eyes were very determined. But at the same time, today''s lesson told him that when he was not very powerful, he should not be too arrogant. Because being too cocky is asking for death! Lin Tian thought of his parents, his relatives, thought of He Qianqian, thought of Bu Mengting. If he caused too much trouble outside and they couldn''t deal with him, what if they targeted these people? The thought made Lin Tian shiver! No! He absolutely would not allow that to happen. Because if it did, he would regret it for the rest of his life! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, "I must eliminate this possibility!" With that thought, Lin Tian quickly opened the Supernatural Ability menu, searching through it. After a quick search, Lin Tian closed the Supernatural Ability menu somewhat disappointed. It wasn''t there! The Supernatural Ability menu had no abilities that he was looking for. Lin Tian had actually memorized the 20 abilities listed there long ago, and had only opened it just now hoping against hope. But it wasn''t there. "It''s not there..." Lin Tian pondered in silence, then his eyes slightly brightened as he murmured, "If it''s not there, then I''ll create one myself!" Lin Tian remembered clearly that after the Supernatural Ability System upgraded, a new function was added: he could create a superpower he wanted by spending ten Supernatural Points. "I must have this superpower!" Lin Tian''s eyes were very determined. Having this superpower could prevent those tragic incidents from happening to his friends and family. This was a superpower Lin Tian had to obtain! With this in mind, Lin Tian once again immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness. In the Sea of Consciousness, gazing at two golden beans that floated gently like Supernatural Points, Lin Tian silently thought, "Two Supernatural Points! I still need to accumulate eight more." Having used a Supernatural Point on a Level 0 Healing Water because of the gunshot, Lin Tian had only two Supernatural Points left now. After a bit of contemplation, Lin Tian opened his eyes, stood up, and let out a sigh, his eyes returning to calmness. He had decided that in the future, he could tone down his arrogance on some unnecessary matters. But this didn''t mean he was scared; if trouble came, Lin Tian would still act without hesitation. Lin Tian, a name with a destiny in itself, his very nature prevented him from being a silent man! Strike when it''s time to strike! After sorting out his thoughts, Lin Tian suddenly remembered something, that is, whether he had been too complacent about Wu Bin. At that time, he had thought Wu Bin wouldn''t do anything to him, wouldn''t seek revenge. But could the father of a son like Wu Fei actually be a pleasant person to deal with? As he thought about it, Lin Tianyi was startled. He felt he had been too careless. If Wu Bin were to seek revenge on him, it wouldn''t be as simple as with Wu Fei. There would definitely be a meticulous plan, and if Wu Bin made his move, he really might end up dead. At the thought, Lin Tian broke out in a cold sweat. After pondering for a while, Lin Tian went invisible and quietly opened his room door Around eight o''clock in the evening, the invisible Lin Tian returned to his room once again. Through observation while invisible, although he didn''t know why, Lin Tian had confirmed that Wu Bin really had no intention of taking revenge on him. And this answer let Lin Tian breathe a sigh of relief. The night passed without incident. Early the next day, Lin Tian packed up and took a taxi to the airport. Sitting in the back seat of the cab, Lin Tian made a call to Bu Mengting, "Mengting, I''m about to get on the plane, I should arrive around two in the afternoon." "Really? That''s great!" A voice filled with surprise came from the phone. "What about you? Miss me?" Lin Tian chuckled. "Miss you? Not at all!" Bu Mengting snorted. "Not yet! You must be lying to me! Besides, you look really cute right now!" Lin Tian chuckled again. "What?" Bu Mengting asked somewhat puzzled. "Right now, you''re probably curving your lips upward, pouting, with an unhappy expression, but your eyes are brimming with laughter," Lin Tian chuckled and said. "Ah? How do you know?" Bu Mengting asked in surprise, looking around. "Because I know your heart! Our hearts are connected!" Lin Tian chuckled. Bu Mengting paused for a moment, then disdainfully said, "Pfft! Whatever!" "Don''t believe me, huh? That''s so sad. And to think I was missing you so much last night that I couldn''t sleep!" Lin Tian leaned back in the seat, speaking leisurely. "Really?" Bu Mengting''s voice came through the phone, laced with a hint of gleeful disbelief. "Of course!" Lin Tian shamelessly affirmed. In reality, he had slept like a log the previous night. "Oh, here it is!" Suddenly, Bu Mengting''s voice came through the phone again; she seemed to be talking to someone else. After a moment, she returned to the line, "Alright, I can''t talk anymore, my mom is calling me. We''ll chat later." "Oh! Okay!" Lin Tian replied with a smile and hung up the phone. Seeing Lin Tian end the call, the driver glanced at him through the rearview mirror and said with a smile, "Young man, was that your girlfriend? She has a sweet voice, seems like a beauty!" "Indeed!" Lin Tian replied somewhat proudly, smiling slightly, "She''s the school beauty of our campus. So many people are after her!" "Then you''ve got some skills, landing her like that!" The driver glanced at Lin Tian with a bit of envy. "It''s alright. Actually, she was the one who approached me. Can''t help it, being handsome is just so charming!" Saying this, Lin Tian flipped his hair with a self-admiring look on his face. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the driver''s mouth twitched slightly in speechlessness. But that wasn''t the end of it. After a brief silence, the driver noticed that Lin Tian had made another call. "Hello? Qianqian?" "Yeah, take care of yourself. I''ll come to see you after a while. No, I''m going to come! Alright then, kiss me! Mm, that''s more like it! Bye bye!" Lin Tian smiled as he hung up the phone. The driver glanced at Lin Tian curiously and asked oddly, "And who might that be?" "That''s my main wife, the earlier one is my mistress!" Lin Tian chuckled. "Um..." The driver was taken aback, his expression a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment. Inwardly, he complained: Damn! I''m nearly 28 and don''t have a girlfriend yet, and this kid is two-timing with two girls, talking about main and mistress! Is there no justice in life! After letting off some steam internally, the driver remembered something and asked curiously, "The girl you called just now sounded older than you!" Upon hearing her voice, the driver could tell that He Qianqian was not a teenage girl. "Oh, my main wife is 26 today. She''s 7 years older than me!" "..." The driver fell silent at the response. Damn, the kid isn''t picky at all! Lin Tian hadn''t finished his tale and nonchalantly continued, "My wife is a teacher; she has many admirers in school as well C she''s my goddess!" "..." The driver fell silent again, feeling somewhat numb. Damn! He even managed to win over a teacher! He''s out of this world! After a pause, the driver asked somewhat baffled, "Young man, share your seduction secrets with me, my future happiness depends on you!" "Ah?" Lin Tian looked baffled, as if he might have bluffed a bit too much? ... Half an hour later, with the driver''s reluctant gaze upon him, Lin Tian decisively opened the car door and walked quickly towards the airport. Lin Tian regretted his earlier boasting; he was truly annoyed by the man''s nagging. Watching Lin Tian walk away quickly without looking back. The driver envied, "Damn! This kid''s got two gorgeous women, why don''t I have even one!" Chapter 71 Boyfriend Two hours later, Lin Tian, with a bag on his back, arrived at the Jinhua Airport hall. As soon as he entered the hall, Lin Tian looked around, unsure of what to choose."Lin Tian, over here!" Looking around, Lin Tian suddenly heard a pleasant voice coming from the front. Lin Tian turned his head and saw Bu Mengting, wearing denim shorts, standing in the crowd, waving at him. Lin Tian smiled slightly and walked over. Upon seeing Lin Tian, Bu Mengting seemed a bit excited, quickly running over to him. As she reached Lin Tian, Bu Mengting jumped up, hurling herself directly at Lin Tian''s body. "Uh..." Lin Tian was taken aback as he caught Bu Mengting, somewhat surprised, he said, "Girl, didn''t you say you didn''t miss me? Why the enthusiasm?" "Hmph!" Bu Mengting hugged Lin Tian tightly and snorted coldly without saying a word. Lin Tian, somewhat helpless, patted Bu Mengting''s back and looked around at the surrounding crowd with a wry smile, "If you keep hugging me like this, we''re going to become animals in a zoo." Because of Bu Mengting''s enthusiasm, the people around were casting curious glances. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting quickly raised her head and looked around, only to discover that many people were looking at them. With so many onlookers, Bu Mengting felt a bit shy and stuck out her tongue, her cheeks blushing slightly. Lin Tian smiled faintly, reached out to take Bu Mengting''s soft little hand, and said with a smile, "Let''s go." "Mm!" Bu Mengting nodded gently and held Lin Tian''s hand tighter. The two left the airport and immediately hailed a taxi. "Driver, to Fenghuang Road!" Lin Tian said as soon as they got into the car. Before coming to Jinhua, Lin Tian had already planned to find a hotel to stay in near Bu Mengting''s home, which would make it more convenient for them to meet. And Bu Mengting''s home was on Fenghuang Road. Upon reaching Fenghuang Road and searching for a while, Lin Tian eventually settled into a Three Stars hotel. "Heh, I missed you, after all!" Lin Tian chuckled, then began to take off his backpack and went into the bathroom to wash his face. While watching Lin Tian, Bu Mengting was about to say something when she felt a vibration in her pocket. Bu Mengting took out her phone and saw it was ringing. After a glance at the phone screen, Bu Mengting paused and seemed to think of something. She hesitated but eventually decided to answer the call. "Hello? Is that you, Ningning? Yeah? I know, but I''m a bit tied up today, how about another day? I really have something on today. Okay, good, let''s touch base later! So sorry." As Lin Tian wiped his face with a towel, he curiously watched Bu Mengting having the phone conversation. When Bu Mengting finished the call, Lin Tian paused and asked with curiosity, "Your friend?" "Mm!" Bu Mengting nodded lightly and explained, "I had actually made plans with my friend to go ice skating this afternoon, but I forgot to inform him when you came." "Ice skating, huh..." Lin Tian thought for a moment as he continued to dry his hands with the towel and nodded, "Then let''s go. I''ll come too; it wouldn''t be nice to break a promise. It would be fun for me too." "If you don''t want to go, it''s okay, no worries." Bu Mengting said, looking up at Lin Tian. "It''s fine!" Lin Tian replied with a light smile, casually hanging the towel on the wall and continued, "I''d like to have some fun as well; I''ve never tried it before. Do you know how to ice skate?" "I know a little." Hearing Lin Tian say that, Bu Mengting seemed a bit happy, "Actually, I kind of wanted to go skating too, just worried you wouldn''t be happy about it." Noticing the joy in Bu Mengting''s eyes, Lin Tian chuckled lightly, walked up to her, and playfully tickled her nose, "Go ahead and make the call." Pouting, Bu Mengting slapped Lin Tian''s hand away and rolled her eyes at him, then she began to dial, "Hello, Ningning? Are you free this afternoon? Still up for skating? Yeah, I''m okay now, let''s go together. Alright. Oh, and I have a friend who''ll be joining us. Okay, we''ll touch base soon." After Bu Mengting hung up the call, Lin Tian stood behind her and wrapped his arms gently around her waist, resting his head on her shoulder and took a deep breath. As he inhaled, a faint fragrance enveloped him. Lin Tian whispered into Bu Mengting''s glistening earlobe, with his breath warm against it, "Beautiful, now that you''re done with the call, shouldn''t we also have a chat?" "No, that tickles!" Bu Mengting slightly twisted her waist awkwardly, her pretty face blushing a bit. With Lin Tian''s breath on her ear, Bu Mengting felt extremely ticklish. After leaving the hotel, they took a cab. Ten minutes later, they arrived at the entrance of People''s Park. As soon as they got out of the car, Bu Mengting curiously looked around. However, she was puzzled to find that she didn''t see her friends. Unable to find the person she was waiting for, Bu Mengting took out her phone with some confusion and dialed a number: "Hello, we''re here, where are you?" "Oh? You''ve arrived? I''ll be right there," came a voice from the phone. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was curiously looking around. "Mengting!" After a short wait, suddenly a voice came from inside the park. Immediately, a figure quickly ran out. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled and turned his head to look with some surprise. A guy? Was it actually a guy? Lin Tian felt extremely astonished. "Mengting!" At that moment, the boy had already run over quickly and stood in front of Bu Mengting with a brilliant smile on his face. But then he also noticed Lin Tian next to Bu Mengting. A look of surprise appeared on his face as he looked at Bu Mengting with some confusion, and then at Lin Tian, Mengting: "Mengting, who is this...?" Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a glance, her face showing a shy smile as she whispered, "This is my boyfriend, Lin Tian." "Boyfriend?" The boy''s mouth dropped open in astonishment. He looked Lin Tian up and down with some surprise. His gaze carried a hint of scrutiny. Soon after, a hint of disdain appeared in his eyes. Lin Tian clearly saw the disdain in his eyes. Even though he was somewhat annoyed by the other''s contempt, Lin Tian had to admit the man really looked better than he did. An 1.8-meter-tall stature, a well-proportioned body, handsome features, a sunny smile, a clean aura. This kind of person would attract attention anywhere. And Lin Tian? At 1.7 meters tall, he wasn''t particularly handsome, the kind you''d lose in a crowd. In terms of both appearance and aura, the other man completely overshadowed Lin Tian. About this, Lin Tian admitted it. Despite the discontent with the other''s disdain, Lin Tian still had to concede that this was a sunny and handsome young man. He was many people''s ideal Prince Charming. If it had been before, seeing someone like that competing with him for a girl, Lin Tian would have felt his confidence falter and a sense of inferiority. But now... Lin Tian smiled faintly, reached out to hold Bu Mengting''s soft hand, and with a faint smile on his face, he looked at the other man, "So you are Mengting''s friend? She calls you Xiao Ning, I thought you were a girl!" "Actually, not really, his name is An Ningning. It sounds like a girl''s name, but he''s actually a boy!" Bu Mengting explained with a giggly smile, the somewhat dazed girl not noticing the looks exchanged by the two men beside her. Hearing his name mentioned, An Ningning also showed a hint of resignation in his eyes. He hated it when people mentioned his name, a name that had led to so many misunderstandings. Despite his annoyance, An Ningning still extended his hand to Lin Tian with gentlemanly manners: "Hello, my name is An Ningning." Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the hand extended before him, Lin Tian paused, and after a moment, he extended his own hand as well: "Nice to meet you, I''m Lin Tian." While shaking hands, Lin Tian couldn''t help but rant in his mind: "What''s with the handshake, making it all formal." An Ningning noticed Lin Tian''s surprised expression and immediately labeled him as a ''country bumpkin''. Seeing someone whose image and demeanor were inferior to his own, An Ningning felt no pressure. He was confident he could snatch Bu Mengting away from Lin Tian. "Let''s go! Let''s go ice skating!" Bu Mengting didn''t think too much about it and just cheerfully proposed. "Yeah, sure, let''s go ice skating." With that, the three of them headed toward the ice rink. The rink wasn''t far from People''s Park; it was just a ten-minute walk away. Chapter 72 Feels Like Flying! Having arrived at the skating rink, An Ningning hurried to the counter to pay first.At the counter, An Ningning pulled out a black wallet and casually extracted a hundred-yuan bill, saying, "Three people." Lin Tian glanced at it and noticed that his black wallet was bulging, with a stack of red visible on top. It seemed that An Ningning''s family was quite well-off. Lin Tian didn''t mind that the other had hurried to pay first; to him, such small moves were no threat at all. Following Bu Mengting''s example, Lin Tian took off his shoes, put on plastic bags over his feet, and then slipped into the skates. Once dressed, Lin Tian slowly stood up while holding onto the chair next to him. His hands spread out to balance his body. By then, An Ningning had also put on his skates. He gave Lin Tian a glance and said, seemingly surprised, "You can''t skate?" "No, it''s my first time!" Lin Tian held onto the chair and slowly stood up. Although he was up, he dared not take a step. The wheels under his feet made Lin Tian feel like he could fall at any moment. After giving Lin Tian a glance, An Ningning said, "If you can''t skate, just hold onto the railing and go along it, and I''ll teach you later." "Yeah, Xiao Ning is really good at it. He was the one who taught me how to skate," Bu Mengting, who had also put on her skates, chimed in happily upon hearing their conversation. Lin Tian curled his lips when he saw how Bu Mengting stood effortlessly on her skates as if it were normal ground. "I''m going in first." After giving Lin Tian and Bu Mengting a glance, An Ningning said this and then pushed off with his foot. With that push, his body quickly glided into the rink. His movements were swift and graceful! "Let me help you." Bu Mengting didn''t leave. Instead, she glided in front of Lin Tian and reached out to hold his arm. "Great!" Lin Tian responded, and then hesitantly tried to slide his feet forward. But the moment he moved his feet, Lin Tian felt unbalanced and his body instinctively wanted to fall. "Careful!" Bu Mengting steadied Lin Tian''s body. Feeling the imbalance, Lin Tian also instinctively pulled Bu Mengting, hoping to stabilize himself by relying on her. "Ah..." Because of Lin Tian''s pull, Bu Mengting''s body also started to wobble. It took her a while to regain her balance. By then, Lin Tian had also stabilized himself. Lin Tian gave Bu Mengting a glance and said somewhat helplessly, "You go ahead. I''ll just hold onto the railing." "This..." Bu Mengting looked hesitant. Her skills were not that good either; otherwise, she wouldn''t have almost fallen just now. Noticing the hesitation on Bu Mengting''s face, Lin Tian patted her head and smiled, "Go ahead, I can manage." Upon hearing Lin Tian say this, Bu Mengting finally nodded and instructed, "Then be careful." "Hmm, go ahead." Lin Tian nodded. Bu Mengting then glided, her body lightly entering the skating rink. Bu Mengting''s moves were much poorer compared to An Ningning; she was barely managing to move. Catching a glimpse of Bu Mengting who had entered the rink, Lin Tian took a deep breath and slowly moved his feet, making his way to a railing on the side of the wall, and gently slid along it. Once Lin Tian entered the rink, he breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that skating was much harder than walking. Seeing a chair nearby, Lin Tian thought for a moment, sat down, and then began looking around for Bu Mengting. With a sweep of his gaze, Lin Tian saw Bu Mengting not far ahead. At that moment, Bu Mengting was talking with An Ningning. The two spoke for a while before An Ningning extended his hand, and then Bu Mengting also stretched out her hand. Then An Ningning, holding Bu Mengting''s hand, began to skate. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian frowned, feeling annoyed. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian stood up again and started observing the movements of others'' feet. Lin Tian started to imitate and began moving. But after moving a bit, Lin Tian suddenly felt his feet slip, and his body instantly lost its balance. Bang! Lin Tian fell to the ground and his buttocks ached! "Damn!" Lin Tian cursed and slowly got up, supporting himself with his hands. Lin Tian continued to learn, and this time he did much better, managing to skate four or five meters before falling. Although he fell, Lin Tian felt a surge of excitement. He could clearly sense his progress. Thinking about it, Lin Tian felt it was only natural. He possessed an eidetic memory, super comprehension, and three times the neural response speed of a normal person, among other superpowers. These superpowers directly determined Lin Tian''s ability to learn skating incredibly fast! Lin Tian wobbly stood up, summarized his previous experiences, and began to skate again. This time, because he didn''t control his speed well, he skated over ten meters before falling again. Although he fell again, Lin Tian from Handan City was not at all concerned; instead, he was very confident. Lin Tian could clearly feel his progress each time. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, each progress was a qualitative leap. As Lin Tian got up from the ground, he saw An Ningning and Bu Mengting skating towards him. An Ningning and Bu Mengting stopped in front of Lin Tian. An Ningning glanced at Lin Tian, who had just got up from the ground, and chuckled, "Let me teach you a bit." "No need!" Lin Tian shook his head while his gaze swept towards his right hand. At that moment, An Ningning''s right hand was still holding Bu Mengting''s hand. Chapter 72 Feels Like Flying!_2 Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, Bu Mengting was startled and then her face turned slightly red as she let go of An Ningning''s hand.As Bu Mengting let go of her hand, a hint of disappointment flashed in An Ningning''s eyes, but he quickly adjusted and smiled at Lin Tian, "Let me teach you, you won''t learn it like that." "No, really, thank you, I''m a quick learner," Lin Tian nodded slightly. "Alright then!" An Ningning shrugged. Since Lin Tian didn''t want his help, he wouldn''t insist. However, he clearly did not take Lin Tian''s words seriously. Glancing at the two of them, Lin Tian smiled, "You guys go ahead and have fun, I''ll come find you when I''ve got it down." Sensing something, Bu Mengting gently shook her head, "No need, I''ll stay with you." "Really, it''s okay, you go ahead and play," Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment, and then he smiled. "No!" Bu Mengting''s attitude was very stubborn. Helpless, Lin Tian thought for a moment and could only point to the chair behind him, "Then go sit there for a while, I''ll learn a bit first, and once I''ve got it down, I''ll join you." "Okay!" Bu Mengting smiled happily. "Then off you go." Saying this, Lin Tian resumed his learning. Seeing Lin Tian begin to practice, Bu Mengting glided towards the chair. Glancing at Bu Mengting, An Ningning followed and sat down beside her. At that moment, Bu Mengting''s gaze remained fixed on Lin Tian, who was practicing on the rink. Noticing Bu Mengting''s gaze, An Ningning followed it to Lin Tian in the rink, a flash of jealousy crossing his eyes. After watching Lin Tian for a while, An Ningning suddenly asked, "Do you really trust him that much?" "What?" Bu Mengting turned her head, a little puzzled. "I mean, do you really trust him? He says he''ll learn how to skate very soon. Do you think it''s possible for someone who has never skated to learn immediately?" An Ningning''s tone was thick with disdain. "I trust him!" Bu Mengting''s tone was very firm, "There''s nothing he can''t do." "Uh..." Hearing Bu Mengting''s firm tone, and that expression of absolute trust, An Ningning was at a loss for words for a moment. Is she an idiot? But why doesn''t she have that kind of faith in me, and instead, so readily trusts a loser? What''s so great about him? Jealousy flickered in An Ningning''s eyes as he impassively glanced at Lin Tian. At a glance, An Ningning was taken aback, sensing that something was off. But he couldn''t put his finger on what exactly was off about Lin Tian. In any case, he felt there was something peculiar about Lin Tian. After observing for a while, watching Lin Tian glide from one end of the rink to the other, An Ningning finally realized what was wrong. Wait a minute, wasn''t this guy supposed to be bad at skating? He was just falling over after sliding a few meters, and now he can glide this far? An Ningning stared at Lin Tian in astonishment as he finally understood what was amiss. As he observed more closely, his shock grew. Eventually, disbelief spread across his face. An Ningning looked at Lin Tian as if he were a monster. In the ten minutes of observation, An Ningning watched as Lin Tian went from barely able, to able, to expert. Staring at Lin Tian who was rapidly moving around the rink, An Ningning felt dazed. Is this really the same Lin Tian who knew nothing just a moment ago? Lin Tian was swiftly gliding across the rink, his feet shifting rapidly as if he were running at high speed. Whoosh! Due to his speed, a whistling sound rang in his ears. As Lin Tian moved swiftly, he suddenly spun around and started skating backward! Whoosh whoosh~! Even though he was going backward, Lin Tian''s movements appeared even more agile. Seeing this, An Ningning was speechless. Even the backward skating was so smooth; Lin Tian was truly a freak! Looking at Lin Tian''s movements, no one would guess that just half an hour earlier, he was someone who had never touched ice skates. After enjoying himself for a while, Lin Tian smiled slightly, glanced at Bu Mengting''s spot, exerted force on his legs, and instantly skated over. Lin Tian was fast, and as he was about to approach, he executed a sharp stop. Lin Tian''s braking movement was dramatic, one moment he was gliding swiftly, and the next he came to a complete stop. "Lin Tian, you''re amazing! I knew you could do it!" Bu Mengting got up with a giggly smile, her face showing some excitement. Although Bu Mengting had confidence in Lin Tian and knew he could learn to skate quickly, she only thought he would reach her level. She had never imagined that Lin Tian could be so impressive. In the face of Bu Mengting''s praise, Lin Tian didn''t show any modesty; rather, he came off a bit narcissistic as he tossed his head: "Of course, who do you think I am!" An Ningning beside them was rendered speechless by Lin Tian''s self-admiration. Despite being somewhat put off by Lin Tian''s narcissistic attitude, he had to admit that Lin Tian''s talent for skating was incredibly high. Thinking this, An Ningning asked curiously, "Have you really never skated before?" "Of course," replied Lin Tian as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "Then you have such high talent. Have you ever considered a professional career? You might even win an Olympic championship," suggested An Ningning. In An Ningning''s opinion, it would be a waste if Lin Tian didn''t go professional with such talent. "Professional?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback and then shook his head decisively: "I''ve never considered it." With the Supernatural Ability System, what couldn''t he do? If he truly considered a sports career, wouldn''t basketball or soccer be better than skating? With the Supernatural Ability System, Lin Tian believed he would be the most amazing. However, Lin Tian''s aspirations didn''t lie there; he had never given it a thought. But An Ningning didn''t know any of this and still urged, "Are you sure you don''t want to consider it? You would have great prospects in skating." Feeling the sincerity in An Ningning''s words, Lin Tian paused before nodding and expressing his gratitude, "Thanks, but I really haven''t thought about it in that way." With that, Lin Tian stopped paying attention to him, extended his hand with a gentle bow, and smiled at Bu Mengting, "My princess, may I have the honor of dancing with you?" Putting on an air of arrogance, Bu Mengting lifted her head and placed her petite hand gently in Lin Tian''s palm, obliging him with a touch of reluctance, "Alright then, my knight, I''ll agree, since you look so pitiable!" Lin Tian grinned, grabbing Bu Mengting''s soft hand, and with a pull, he swiftly brought her close, exclaiming, "Let''s go~!" "Ah~!" Amidst Bu Mengting''s startled cry, Lin Tian dragged her into a swift glide. Watching Lin Tian lead Bu Mengting away at high speed, An Ningning stood still, his expression complex. He discovered that this Lin Tian wasn''t as bad as he''d imagined. "Ah~!" Bu Mengting screamed again. "Whoo~!" The speed was too fast, and Bu Mengting could even hear the whoosh of the wind by her ears. Fast, so fast! It was like flying! Bu Mengting had never experienced such speed before. Because of the high speed, Bu Mengting couldn''t control her balance and felt her body swaying from side to side. "Ah~!" Bu Mengting cried out. But just when Bu Mengting was feeling anxious, suddenly a strong arm wrapped around her shoulders. Looking up, she saw Lin Tian''s smiling face. Lin Tian, with a twinkle in his eye, raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "My princess, relax and let me show you the thrill of flying!" As he spoke, Lin Tian tightened his grip and tensed the muscles in his feet, accelerating even further. Whoosh whoosh~!! The roar by her ears, Bu Mengting felt her body moving swiftly. Whenever she thought she''d fall or bump into someone, Lin Tian would always appear at the critical moment. After a few such instances, Bu Mengting finally relaxed, no longer worried, and began to enjoy the joy of racing as if flying. Swish swish~! With a smile on his face, Lin Tian reveled in the sound of the wind, enjoying the sensation. It felt like flying. It was thrilling! It was fun! In the skating rink, Lin Tian''s fast pace and the daring moves he performed with Bu Mengting drew many people''s attention. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "That guy is really skilled!" "Yeah! Wonder how long he''s been practicing." "Damn, being good at skating sure has its perks for showing off and picking up girls!" Seeing Lin Tian''s slick moves, a boy with a face full of acne said with envy. On the other side, witnessing Lin Tian performing various high-difficulty moves, An Ningning''s expression grew even more complicated. Chapter 73 Beating Up Five to six minutes later, Lin Tian began to slow down, gently decelerating while holding Bu Mengting''s hand."Wow! That was so much fun, so thrilling!" As soon as they stopped, Bu Mengting said with an excited face. She was so excited that her cheeks even started to redden a bit. "Hehe, fun, right?!" Lin Tian smiled slightly. "Fun!" Bu Mengting nodded vigorously. This was the happiest she had been since they started skating. "Then call me ''husband'', and I''ll keep playing with you!" Lin Tian said with a mischievous smile as he looked at Bu Mengting. "No way!" Bu Mengting turned her head away and gave Lin Tian a disdainful look. "Alright then, how about a kiss instead?" Settling for less, Lin Tian spoke again and turned his cheek towards her. "Peck!" Seeing that no one was paying attention to them, Bu Mengting quickly gave Lin Tian a shy kiss. "Alright then, since you were obedient, this young master will take you flying!" "Let''s go!" Saying this, Lin Tian pushed off again! "Whoosh whoosh..." Half an hour later, Lin Tian slowed down and gradually stopped while holding Bu Mengting''s hand. "Whew! I''m exhausted!" As soon as they stopped, Bu Mengting exclaimed; even though it wasn''t very strenuous, half an hour had left her quite tired. Lin Tian led Bu Mengting to a stop and let her sit down. Seeing Bu Mengting sit down and noticing the beads of sweat on her forehead, Lin Tian smiled and said, "I''ll go buy some water." He then skated over to an outside counter and bought three bottles of mineral water. As Lin Tian was preparing to return with the water, he happened to see five young people with colorful hairstyles entering. These five threw a hundred yuan over and shouted loudly, "Boss, for five people." The other party was loud, and Lin Tian frowned slightly, glanced at them, but didn''t pay further attention and returned to the skating rink. "Here!" Lin Tian handed the water to Bu Mengting. "Thanks!" Bu Mengting smiled sweetly. "Here!" Lin Tian then handed over the water to An Ningning. "Thanks!" An Ningning nodded at Lin Tian. After handing water to the two of them, Lin Tian sat down to rest as well. Having been active for so long, he also felt somewhat tired. While drinking his own mineral water, Lin Tian watched people skating inside the rink. While observing, he noticed that the five young people he had seen at the start had also come in and were skating. After glancing at them a few times, Lin Tian found that these five were quite skilled. Everything was very smooth, whether skating forwards or backwards. At least within this skating rink, their skills were pretty good. After giving them a glance, Lin Tian no longer paid attention and scanned the other people. Sitting idly for a while, Lin Tian finished his mineral water within a minute. After resting for a while, Lin Tian suddenly felt the urge to urinate. Lin Tian glanced at Bu Mengting and An Ningning, who were still resting on the chairs, and said, "I''m going to the restroom." "Oh, okay," Bu Mengting looked up at Lin Tian, nodded, and didn''t pay much attention. While Lin Tian was off to the restroom, those five young men at the skating rink were resting on chairs as well. The five of them were drinking water while looking around. Suddenly, one of the youths with yellow hair pointed in Bu Mengting''s direction and said, "Look quick, a top-notch beauty!" "Oh? Really?" Hearing this, the other four curiously turned their gazes in that direction. Upon seeing her, their eyes lit up, "She really is a beauty!" "Guys, shall we go and chat her up?" the young man with yellow hair said with a giggling smile. "I''m afraid she won''t bother with you! You, with your short and broke self, better not go over there," the others laughed and teased him. "Cut it out, you underestimate me. Watch this!" scoffed the guy with yellow hair, then promptly got up and skated toward Bu Mengting. Reaching Bu Mengting, the young man with yellow hair beamed and said, "Beauty, want to hang out?" "No thanks," Bu Mengting glanced at him and turned her head away. "Come on, just hang out, it''s nothing!" the young man with yellow hair wasn''t giving up, and even moved closer, leaning over to grab Bu Mengting''s hand to pull her up. "What are you doing!" An Ningning immediately slapped his hand away, her face filled with anger. The slap from An Ningning was hefty, turning the back of the young man''s hand red instantly. Feeling the pain on the back of his hand, the young man with yellow hair''s face turned furious and he bellowed, "Dammit, kid, do you want to die?" The shout from the young man with yellow hair was so loud that it instantly drew the attention of everyone in the skating rink. All eyes turned toward them. The scene suddenly quieted down. "Kid, are you looking to die?" the young man with yellow hair stared at An Ningning coldly. An Ningning snorted coldly, unyieldingly staring back at him. "What''s going on? What happened?" At this moment, the other four friends of the young man with yellow hair came over, feigning ignorance. "Guys, this kid dares to hit me, look at my hand, it''s all red from his hit!" "Really?" Hearing the words from the young man with yellow hair, one of the guys with an earring raised his eyebrows, skated slowly toward An Ningning, pointed at An Ningning''s nose, and scoffed, "Kid, you dare to hit my brother? Tell me, how will you compensate!" Seeing these four people suddenly appear, An Ningning''s expression changed. Despite being somewhat nervous, he didn''t flinch or speak but continued to glare at them unyieldingly. Continue your saga on empire Annoyed by An Ningning''s gaze, the young man snorted, "What''s with that look, huh? Do you need me to teach you a lesson? Come on, let''s step outside!" An Ningning''s complexion turned blue and then pale, yet he remained silent. Just then, coming out of the restroom feeling refreshed, Lin Tian was stunned as he walked out, looking strangely at the suddenly calm skating rink. Feeling everyone''s gaze turning in one direction, Driven by curiosity, Lin Tian looked over and instantly narrowed his eyes. Surprisingly, four or five young men were surrounding Bu Mengting and the others. With a stern face, Lin Tian quickly skated over, and as he approached, he shouted angrily, "What''s going on!" The sudden outburst made everyone startle. All eyes then turned toward Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Bu Mengting''s heart lightened, and her tense heart relaxed. "What are you doing!" Lin Tian slid over quickly and stopped beside Bu Mengting, his face cold as he stared at several young men. "Oh? Another one has shown up?" Upon seeing Lin Tian, the young men were not intimidated but instead revealed a mocking smile. The young man from earlier shook his leg nervously as he looked at Lin Tian and pointed at An Ningning, "This kid here beat up my brother, what do you say we do about that?" Glancing at An Ningning, Lin Tian furrowed his brows, unaware of what had actually happened. Just as Lin Tian was puzzled, Bu Mengting stood up beside him and explained softly into his ear. After hearing Bu Mengting''s explanation, Lin Tian''s gaze turned frosty. He shot a cold look at the group and snorted, "He did good. If I were here, I would have broken his hand directly!" "What did you say, kid!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, they were first stunned, then their faces filled with fury! Arrogant! This kid was too arrogant! Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the people surrounding them were also stunned. Some were taken aback by his bold tone, unable to believe that this young man could be so audacious. You should know that there were five of them. Wasn''t such arrogance seeking death? "Kid, are you seeking death?" The initial man glared coldly at Lin Tian. Impatience flashed across Lin Tian''s face as he waved his hand dismissively like swatting a fly, "Scram already. If you don''t scram, I''ll make you!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, everyone was stunned again! Arrogant! So incredibly arrogant! Everyone was taken aback by Lin Tian''s arrogant demeanor. "Fine! Fine! I really want to see what makes you so arrogant!" The man snorted coldly and then suddenly reached out, attempting to grab Lin Tian''s hair! He wanted to grab Lin Tian by the hair! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he kicked out directly! Bang! Lin Tian''s foot landed squarely on the man''s abdomen! Whoosh! The man''s body slid and flew three meters away! "Hey!" Lin Tian swept his leg towards the other four who were rushing at him! Bang bang! Like dominoes, the four men fell one after another! Two seconds! In just two seconds, Lin Tian had knocked all of them to the ground! And they hadn''t even touched a hair on Lin Tian! Seeing Lin Tian''s clean movements, the onlookers were all stunned, some unexpectedly looking at Lin Tian. Only then did they realize that Lin Tian''s grandiloquent attitude was indeed backed by real skills. The five men, though knocked down by Lin Tian, were not seriously injured. They struggled to sit up after lying on the ground for a while. Sitting on the ground, one of them shouted angrily, "Take off your shoes!" Wearing roller skates was really inconvenient. Immediately, the five started to untie their shoelaces quickly sitting on the ground. After scanning the group, Lin Tian shook his head with a half-smile and did nothing, waiting for them to come over. A few seconds later, after removing the roller skates, the five charged at Lin Tian again. This time without the roller skates holding them back, their movements were noticeably more agile. "Kid, this time..." "Bang!" Before he could finish his sentence, he was kicked flying by Lin Tian. Bang. His body slammed hard into the ground, unable to move for a long while. Whoosh, whoosh! Lin Tian kicked up his legs, sending the other four flying as well! In an instant, five people lay scattered on the ground, feeling a sharp pain in their abdomens and unable to get up for a long time. It was now completely silent... Everyone was just staring at Lin Tian, as if looking at a monster. Fast! Lin Tian was too fast just now, having kicked five people away in an instant! They hadn''t even touched a hair on Lin Tian. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If they''d been wearing roller skates, it might be understandable, but they weren''t! And they were still so easily defeated by Lin Tian. After observing the five people struggling to get up, Lin Tian glanced at Bu Mengting and said, "Let''s go back." "Mmm, okay." Bu Mengting was already immune to Lin Tian''s combat abilities and nodded lightly. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian patted the still somewhat stunned An Ningning and smiled. Then, the three of them walked to the counter, ready to change shoes and leave. By this time, the five men had already staggered to their feet, clutching their stomachs. Seeing Lin Tian trying to leave, one of them bellowed, "Kid, if you''re brave, don''t leave!" Lin Tian was too lazy to respond to him, busying himself with changing shoes. "Kid, if you dare, don''t go!" Seeing that Lin Tian was ignoring him, thinking Lin Tian was scared, they shouted loudly from behind him. Lin Tian ignored them, finished changing his shoes, let An Ningning retrieve the deposit, and then walked away with Bu Mengting and the others. Meanwhile, those five were still shouting from behind, but they dared not come forward. Lin Tian paid no attention to them. If it had been the old Lin Tian, he would have made sure they couldn''t leave unscathed. But now, consider them lucky! Lin Tian didn''t want any more trouble. Chapter 74 No Big Deal When the three of them stepped out of the skating rink, An Ningning was still somewhat dazed.He was still immersed in the scene that had just unfolded. It was unbelievable! Continue reading on empire So fast! The speed at which Lin Tian had been moving was too fast. After a moment of stupor, An Ningning turned his head and looked at Lin Tian with some astonishment, "Have you practiced martial arts?" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What''s up?" Lin Tian asked with a bit of surprise. "How else could you be so formidable? Those five couldn''t even get close to you!" An Ningning''s eyes still held a trace of shock. He could not have imagined Lin Tian being that powerful. "Uh..." Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment, and then chuckled, "It was nothing." Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t want to say much, An Ningning didn''t press him. He just shook his head, face still showing some shock. "Let''s have a meal together," Lin Tian suggested, glancing at the sky which was already darkening, feeling a bit hungry. "Sure, I know a place around here where the bamboo rice is really good," Bu Mengting agreed without any objections, looking somewhat cheerful. "Then let''s go, let''s give it a try," said Lin Tian with a laugh. An hour later, the three of them left the restaurant, feeling full and satisfied. Lin Tian wiped his mouth with a napkin and nodded contentedly, "That was the best bamboo rice I''ve ever had." "Delicious, right? Hee hee..." Bu Mengting smiled sweetly. "Let''s take a walk," Lin Tian said with a light smile, making a suggestion. Then the three of them strolled slowly along the lakeside path. Near People''s Park, there was a man-made lake, complete with a small island in the center. The scenery was rather nice. The three leisurely walked along the lake, chatting casually. After about fifteen minutes, suddenly a commotion could be heard up ahead, and Lin Tian noticed many people gathered around to watch something. "Let''s see what''s happening!" Bu Mengting ran over with curiosity. Seeing Bu Mengting head over, Lin Tian and An Ningning also made their way there. Parting the crowd, Lin Tian instantly saw the situation inside. At a glance, Lin Tian was taken abacktalk about a small world. Lin Tian saw the same group of young people he had encountered at the skating rink. This time, the group was not just four or five people but seven or eight. Lin Tian was curious as to what had transpired. Just as Lin Tian was being curious, another wave of noisy clamor came from inside. He saw a young man with yellow hair, his face full of fury, yelling at a girl, "Damn it, we''re just asking you to have a few drinks with us. Is it such a big deal? No need to make such a fuss!" The girl, surrounded by seven or eight people, looked frightened, her face pale and her expression very tense. After glancing at the girl, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. Such a pure-looking girl! The girl, probably about twenty years old, was dressed simply, her hair tied back in a simple ponytail, with no evident makeup on her facepure and unadorned. Yet, it was this simplicity that made the girl look even more pure and beautiful, completely overshadowing those girls with heavy makeup. Lin Tian noticed the faint floral apron wrapped around the girl and then his gaze fell on the barbecue tools beside her. Instantly, Lin Tian pieced together the girl''s identity in his mind, guessing she must be a vendor selling barbecue. The stall in front of them was likely set up by the girl, and Lin Tian also observed several tables nearby. At the tables, there were some bottles of alcohol and half-eaten barbecue remaining. Looking at the young men reeking of alcohol and putting together their earlier conversation, Lin Tian quickly inferred what had happened. While Lin Tian was pondering the situation, a ruckus, along with screams, came from up ahead. "Damn it! Stop pretending! Are you coming or not?!" the blond man, reeking of liquor, barked at Chen Bingbing. Chen Bingbing, her face tight with anxiety, looked at the few raging men, her complexion pale with fright. "Forget it, we don''t want your money. Just leave," said a middle-aged woman, also wearing an apron, next to the girl. Her face was tense as she eyed the drunken youths. Despite her nerves, she still positioned herself to shield Chen Bingbing behind her body. Seeing the middle-aged woman, Lin Tian guessed she must be the girl''s mother. "Don''t want money? Damn it! And you still think you can ask for it!" one of the young men, sporting tattoos on his arm, shouted angrily and kicked over a chair beside him. "Guys, trash this place!" he ordered and then kicked over a table. "Bang, bang!" Seven or eight people started kicking over tables, stomping on them, and one even toppled the barbecue tools with his foot. "Ah! Please, no!" Chen Bingbing looked on, distressed, tears nearly spilling from her eyes. "Please, I beg you, stop destroying everything!" Chen Bingbing pleaded with the men, her face full of desperation. But no one paid her any heed; the men kept smashing relentlessly. Seeing that pleading was in vain, Chen Bingbing looked towards the crowd of onlookers with a face begging for help: "Please, call the police! Help me call the police!" "Who dares?" Hearing Chen Bingbing''s plea, the blond man paused and swept his cold gaze across the crowd: "I''ll kill anyone who calls the cops!" With the blond man''s threat, the others also stopped momentarily, matching his intimidating stance as they surveyed the crowd of onlookers. Frightened by the demeanor of the group, the onlookers were all taken aback. None dared to make a phone call in their presence, fearing reprisal. Since Lin Tian and his companions were not at the center of the crowd, they went unnoticed by the blond man and his gang. "Smash it! Keep smashing!" Seeing that no one dared to make a call, a sneer of triumph crossed the blond man''s face as he bellowed. "Bang, bang!" Watching chair after chair turn into splinters, Chen Bingbing cried in distress. Feeling utterly wronged inside. "If only someone would help me!" Chen Bingbing thought frantically. But she knew it was impossible. Lin Tian, amidst the crowd, watched this unfold and pursed his lips, hesitating a few times before stepping forward. After considering it, Lin Tian decided to make a phone call to alert the police and be done with it. As he was about to move away to make the call, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his mind: "Mission: Help Chen Bingbing drive away the thugs!" Hearing the electronic voice in his mind, Lin Tian pausedno need to call the police now. With that thought, Lin Tian pushed his way through the crowd and shouted, "Hey!" At the sound, everyone paused, the group of young men slowly turning around. They wanted to see who was bold enough to intervene! .................................................................................... Chapter 75 Thats How Awesome We Are! "Hey!" Suddenly, a voice appeared, causing Chen Bingbing to be startled.She looked up in astonishment in the direction of the sound. She couldn''t believe that someone would actually dare to help her at this moment. Enjoy new chapters from empire Her gaze swept across, and then she noticed a boy about eighteen or nineteen years old pushing through the crowd and walking in. Seeing Lin Tian, the blond-haired men were startled for a moment, and then, after hesitating, a vicious look appeared on their faces, "Kid, it seems you''re looking for trouble!" Lin Tian glanced coldly at them, "Get lost quickly. Don''t force me to make a move!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, the surrounding crowd was taken aback. They looked at Lin Tian strangely. Arrogant! Such an arrogant attitude! It had already surprised them that Lin Tian dared to stand out, but they hadn''t expected his attitude to be so arrogant. Has he lost his mind? Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the blond-haired men were amused and looked at Lin Tian with a sneer, "Kid, you really think you''re invincible!" Speaking, he said to a few young men beside him whom Lin Tian had not seen before, "Brothers, this kid is the one I was talking about." "It''s him?" Hearing the blond man''s words, one of them tilted his head and looked at Lin Tian with a trace of disdain on his face. "Let''s do it. Take him down!" The blond-haired man snorted coldly, then picked up a beer bottle from the ground and charged at Lin Tian. Even though they had been beaten helplessly by Lin Tian at the skating rink, they were not scared. They just thought they hadn''t had the right weapons at the time. This time there were more of their own people, and they had things in hand. No matter how high your martial arts skills, you still fear a brick in hand! Whoosh whoosh! Hearing the blond man''s call, the other few also picked up objects from the ground and charged at Lin Tian. "Ah!" Seeing this scene, Chen Bingbing, who was standing aside, screamed in fear. Her face filled with anxiety. And other onlookers, fearing that the fight might affect them, quickly moved away. Instantly, the space next to Lin Tian cleared up, leaving only the still dazed An Ningning and Bu Mengting. Seeing these people rushing at him with wooden sticks, beer bottles, and even bricks, Lin Tian''s face showed no sign of nervousness. This scene was child''s play compared to facing a dozen men armed with machetes in the past. Seeing the men charge, Lin Tian flicked his foot, instantly kicking up a broken-legged chair from the ground. Smack! Lin Tian tightly grasped the short-legged chair and swept it horizontally! Smack smack smack! A clear sound rang out, and the three men charging at him were all swept to the ground by Lin Tian! And due to the force, only a stick-like handle was left of the chair in Lin Tian''s hands! "Yah!" At that moment, the other few men continued to charge at Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s face turned cold as he flung the stick from his hand! Smack! The stick directly hit one man''s shin. The force was so great that the stick instantly broke upon impact. "Ah!" The pain from his shin made that man scream, and he involuntarily squatted down while holding his leg and yelled. Whoosh whoosh! The other four continued to charge at Lin Tian. Now, Lin Tian had no weapon in his hands. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian''s muscles tensed, and he suddenly surged forward. Bang! Lin Tian directly charged into one man''s embrace, his shoulder jolting! Bang! With a jolt of Lin Tian''s shoulder, that man instantly felt a massive force hitting his chest, sending his body flying back and crashing to the ground! "Ah, be careful!" At that moment, Bu Mengting screamed. Seeing Lin Tian so fierce, one man didn''t dare to come closer and instead threw a brick at Lin Tian''s head from a distance. Whoosh! The brick cut through the air, flying directly towards the back of Lin Tian''s head! Hearing Bu Mengting''s shout, Lin Tian quickly turned around, saw the oncoming brick, and squinted his eyes. It was too fast; it was already too late to dodge. Lin Tian''s eyes widened, his muscles tensed, and he shouted loudly, "Hi!" Lin Tian swung out a punch! Bang! The fist collided with the red turn of the head! Dust flew everywhere! Tiny fragments of brick splashed all around, some even striking the feet of the onlookers, causing a sharp pain. Seeing this scene, everyone was somewhat dumbfounded! Smashed! Lin Tian had actually smashed a brick with a single punch! That was outrageous! Everyone was slightly stunned, including the troublesome miscreants. Taking advantage of the moment the others were dazed, Lin Tian swept his leg out and knocked several of them down to the ground! The scene fell silent, except for the moans of a few thugs on the ground, it was completely quiet. Everyone was still staring at Lin Tian in shock. It was as though they were looking at a monster. At that moment, Lin Tian noticed some people starting to pull out their phones to take pictures. Seeing their actions, Lin Tian quickly shouted, "Don''t take pictures!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, although some people put away their phones, there were still a few who continued to take them out, albeit much more covertly. Seeing this, Lin Tian felt helpless, as he couldn''t exactly confiscate their phones by force. Helplessly, Lin Tian could only try to finish his mission quickly and leave. Thinking this, Lin Tian walked slowly in front of the few miscreants and said coldly, "Hand over the money!" Lin Tian''s actions weren''t harsh, only rendering the thugs unable to move temporarily. Having rested for a while, the thugs had already recovered somewhat. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the men were all stunned. Seeing the men dazed, Lin Tian kicked them sharply, "Hurry up!" Truly frightened by Lin Tian''s fierce demeanor when he smashed the brick with his fist, the thugs lying on the ground hurriedly pulled out money from their pockets. Lin Tian quickly collected the money, which added up to roughly four thousand. Holding a stack of cash, Lin Tian walked over to Chen Bingbing and handed it to her, "Here, this is their compensation!" "This..." Chen Bingbing stared blankly at the cash in front of her, then looked up at Lin Tian with a puzzled expression. Seeing the girl''s baffled face, Lin Tian grabbed her delicate hand and placed the money in it, "Take it!" After speaking, Lin Tian turned his head to the thugs scattered on the ground and barked, "Scram." Exchanging glances, the seven or eight thugs helped each other up and left. Seeing the thugs leave in such a sorry state, Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. the crowd started to clap, initiated by someone, and soon a robust applause filled the air. "Young man! Well done!" The scene was filled with voices of admiration. Truth be told, Lin Tian felt quite pleased with himself being praised like this. Just then, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind again, "Mission: Help Chen Bingbing drive away the thugs has been completed. Reward: One Supernatural Point." Hearing this, Lin Tian was slightly delighted. Another Supernatural Point was in his hands. After a moment of contemplation, Lin Tian knew it wasn''t the time to check the Supernatural Points, and he immediately turned to the still dumbfounded Chen Bingbing and her daughter, "You should leave now. It''s best not to set up a stall here anymore to avoid retaliation." "Thanks, thank you..." After hesitating for a moment, Chen Bingbing gratefully said as she reluctantly handed over the money she was holding... Noticing her action, Lin Tian simply waved his hand, nonchalantly saying, "This is your compensation." Saying this, Lin Tian didn''t plan to stay anymore, as he noticed those taking photos becoming more intrusive, practically ready to shoot him directly. So without further hesitation, Lin Tian bid Chen Bingbing farewell, then quickly walked away pulling Bu Mengting along. After Lin Tian had left, Chen Bingbing looked at the mess on the ground and then at the stack of cash in her hands, feeling bewildered. Everything seemed so unreal. It was just like a dream. Even though Lin Tian had left, the onlookers didn''t disperse immediately and continued discussing Lin Tian''s performance. Pulling Bu Mengting, Lin Tian ran for a distance before stopping. And soon, An Ningning caught up from behind. Seeing Lin Tian stop, An Ningning hurriedly ran to his side, looking at him with curiosity, "You really can fight!" "Of course, I''m just that fierce!" Lin Tian, in high spirits, didn''t hesitate to indulge in a bit of self-admiration. Rolling her eyes, An Ningning was left speechless. Chapter 76 The Boisterous Rich Woman Having walked for a while, Lin Tian took out his phone to check the time, then looked at the two and asked, "Do we want to go anywhere else for fun?""What time is it?" An Ningning asked curiously. "It''s eight o''clock." "It''s eight already..." An Ningning looked hesitant, and then said, "I need to go back. Let''s hang out next time." At this point, An Ningning turned his head to look at Bu Mengting, "Mengting, coming back with me?" "Sure, my mom will nag if I return too late," Bu Mengting nodded. "Alright then, let''s go together," An Ningning said somewhat happily upon hearing Bu Mengting''s words. Then, as if something occurred to him, An Ningning looked at Lin Tian curiously, "And you...?" "I''ll walk with you guys, the hotel I''m staying at is right next to Mengting''s place," Lin Tian said with a slight smile. Discover exclusive content at empire "Okay then," said An Ningning, a bit reluctantly. He had thought he might get some alone time with Bu Mengting. Who knew... Right after, the three of them hailed a taxi and headed for Fenghuang Road. Twenty minutes later, they got out of the taxi. "Mengting, do you want us to walk you back?" An Ningning asked as they got out of the taxi. "No need, I''m going to play at Lin Tian''s place for a bit," Bu Mengting gently shook her head. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing this, An Ningning was stunned. To Lin Tian''s place? Where? To his hotel room? Thinking this, a trace of disappointment appeared on An Ningning''s face, but he quickly adjusted and put on a sunny smile, nodding to Bu Mengting, "Alright then, I''m heading back." Having said that, he nodded to Lin Tian as well, "I''ll be off first." "Uh-huh, bye!" Lin Tian nodded back with a smile. Watching An Ningning walk away until his figure disappeared around the corner, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting made their way to the hotel. Bu Mengting looped her arm through Lin Tian''s and leaned her head gently on his shoulder. After a moment of thought, Bu Mengting suddenly asked, "Ah Tian, is it that you don''t really like it when I''m with Xiaoning?" "Hmm?" Lin Tian was surprised, then looked down at Bu Mengting curiously, "Why do you ask that?" Bu Mengting tilted her head thinking, "I felt something today." "Really?" Lin Tian smiled faintly, "It''s okay, but do you know he likes you?" "Huh?" Bu Mengting was shocked, looking up at Lin Tian with some astonishment, "He likes me? Impossible!" "Heh..." Lin Tian gently teased Mengting''s nose and laughed, "You can''t even tell that?" "Impossible, we''ve grown up together since we were kids, he never told me he liked me!" Bu Mengting said with a puzzled face. "Not having said it doesn''t mean he doesn''t like you!" Lin Tian smiled faintly, "You should trust my feelings, a man''s intuition!" Mengting pouted, "Man''s intuition? Isn''t it supposed to be woman''s intuition?" "Actually, a man''s intuition can be quite accurate, too, you should trust my feelings!" Lin Tian said confidently. He was certain that An Ningning had feelings for Bu Mengting. It was evident from the look in his eyes. "Then, then what should I do?" Bu Mengting seemed a bit stunned, and hesitantly asked, "Should I reject him?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian laughed, "Girl, what are you rejecting? He hasn''t even said he likes you yet." "Then what should I do?" "What else can you do? Just take it as it comes!" Lin Tian said with a faint smile. "So, you''re not angry?" "Angry about what? Angry that you interact with him?" Lin Tian said with confidence, "Not everyone is named Lin Tian. I have faith in myself. Besides..." Pausing, Lin Tian then continued, "Besides, from what I saw today, he''s not a bad person, quite a gentleman. He''s the kind of person who''s worth being friends with!" Having interacted with him throughout the day, Lin Tian found An Ningning to be quite straightforward. Someone like him wouldn''t resort to sneaky tricks; he would be upfront and honest. And being upfront and honest was something Lin Tian wasn''t afraid of at all. He didn''t believe that with the Supernatural Ability System, he could be any less outstanding than him. Moreover, the most important point was, Lin Tian couldn''t possibly forbid Bu Mengting from interacting with any men in the future. That was impossible. Thinking that An Ningning was a pretty good person, apart from the fact that he liked Bu Mengting which irked Lin Tian, his impression of him was still very positive. "That''s good to hear!" Bu Mengting breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. Truth be told, Bu Mengting didn''t have romantic feelings for An Ningning, but they had grown up together. An Ningning had helped her a lot, and in Bu Mengting''s view, he was like an older brother to her. If Lin Tian had been unhappy and forbade her from interacting with An Ningning, she would have complied, but it would definitely have affected her mood. "Husband, thank you!" Bu Mengting tightened her hold on Lin Tian''s arm and said with a sweet expression. "What did you just call me? Say it again," Lin Tianyi was taken aback, stopped in his tracks, and looked down with some surprise at Bu Mengting. With Lin Tian staring at her like that, Bu Mengting''s pretty face instantly turned bright red, and she lowered her head with embarrassment, "I definitely won''t!" "Then why did you call me that just now!" "Don''t wanna!" Bu Mengting stubbornly refused to speak. "Fine! Just wait and see how I deal with you later!" At this point, the two had already arrived outside the hotel. Half an hour later, Bu Mengting walked out of the hotel with a slightly flushed face. Meanwhile, Lin Tian followed behind her with a mischievous smile, ready to take her home. They didn''t go all the way in the hotel tavern, but Lin Tian still got to enjoy a lot of perks. If there had been more time, Lin Tian even thought he might have taken Bu Mengting by force. About fifteen minutes later, Lin Tian stopped beneath Bu Mengting''s building and gave her a wave goodbye, "See you tomorrow." "Mhm!" Bu Mengting softly nodded her head in acknowledgment, then turned and ran quickly up to her apartment. It wasn''t until Bu Mengting''s figure disappeared from sight that Lin Tian turned and left. ** The next day, at eight in the morning, after eating breakfast, Lin Tian was making a phone call while taking the hotel elevator downstairs. "Alright, I''m coming down now, just wait for me a bit. Yeah, bye-bye." After a few words, Lin Tian hung up the phone. The day before, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting had already agreed to go shopping together. Of course, since An Ningning had stubbornly insisted on coming along, Lin Tian didn''t have the heart to say no and exclude him. Not long after hanging up the phone, there was a ''ding'' as the elevator door opened. Lin Tian glanced and saw that he had reached the first floor. He quickly stepped out, and as soon as he walked out of the elevator, Lin Tian immediately saw Bu Mengting and An Ningning sitting on the sofa in the hotel lobby. After giving them a quick glance, Lin Tian approached with a small smile, "Let''s go!" Then, the three of them hailed a cab and headed for the pedestrian street. Twenty minutes later, they alighted from the cab and walked toward the pedestrian street. Lin Tian felt somewhat impatient with shopping, but since Bu Mengting enjoyed it, he had no choice but to accompany her. At first, Lin Tian was energetic, following wherever Bu Mengting went and occasionally commenting on the clothes and shoes she picked out. But after an hour, Lin Tian visibly wilted, trailing behind Bu Mengting and An Ningning, periodically pulling out his phone to read a novel. He wasn''t interested in speaking anymore. An Ningning, on the other hand, was in high spirits, always following right behind Bu Mengting. Lin Tian glanced over but paid no mind, occasionally lifting his head to check their location before resuming his novel. If the distance grew too great, Lin Tian would quicken his pace to catch up, then return to his novel. Half an hour later, just as Lin Tian was engrossed in his reading, he suddenly heard a quarrel not far ahead, which included Bu Mengting''s voice. On hearing this, Lin Tian was startled, then put away his phone and quickened his pace. Lin Tian hurried over and saw Bu Mengting, then slowed down. At that moment, Bu Mengting seemed to be talking to a woman in her forties. Despite the heavy makeup on her face, it couldn''t hide the dark spots scattered across her skin. She also wore a massive gold necklace around her neck. The chain was thick, resembling a dog''s leash. Not only was her attire memorable to Lin Tian, but her physique was also hard to forget... With a height of only 1.6 meters, Lin Tian guessed her weight to be at least 170 pounds. A big fat woman, indeed. As Lin Tian observed this rich woman, she suddenly took a stack of red banknotes from her colorful purse and slapped it onto the table: "This money should be enough, give me that dress." Bu Mengting looked at her with some irritation, "I told you, I saw the dress first. I won''t sell it no matter the price!" At that moment, Bu Mengting was holding a white dress in her hands. "Not enough?" The rich woman again took a stack of red banknotes out of her purse and smacked it down on the counter, "Is this enough? How much do you want, just say it!" An Ningning also looked annoyed, staring discontentedly at the rich woman, "Just because you have some money you think you''re something special? We already told you, no means no. When will you ever stop?" "There''s nothing money can''t do. I am rich, that''s right. How much are you asking for? Ten thousand or twenty thousand?" The rich woman''s attitude was brazen, and as her mouth opened and closed, the round lumps of flesh on her face started to jiggle. Lin Tian was about to walk over when his steps suddenly halted, and after a moment''s thought, he turned and quickly strode out of the store. Five minutes later, Lin Tian came back, briskly walking with a black bag in hand. Chapter 77 Is Just So Capricious "Speak up, how much do you want for the dress? Just give it to me!" Lin Tian was still holding the black bag and hadn''t walked in when he heard the rich lady''s somewhat arrogant voice.At that moment, the obese rich lady was leaning nonchalantly against the counter, a lady''s cigarette between her fingers. Her expression appeared utterly indifferent, as if she had Bu Mengting and her companion completely under her control. "You..." Bu Mengting was frantic, her little face turning somewhat pale. No matter how many times she had insisted that she had seen the dress first and wouldn''t give it up to anyone. But the woman simply wouldn''t believe it, and kept flaunting how much money she had! So infuriating! "Come on, how much money? How about fifty thousand? You''ve never held this much money before, have you?" the rich lady said scornfully as she glanced at Bu Mengting. "You..." Bu Mengting was so upset that she was almost in tears, and An Ningning had no idea what to do in this situation. And at that moment, that bastard Lin Tian was nowhere to be found! "Where the hell have you gone, Lin Tian!" Bu Mengting cursed inwardly. She had wanted to just take the dress and leave, but the rich lady''s bodyguard had blocked them. They couldn''t even leave. "Where has Lin Tian gone!" Bu Mengting looked around anxiously. At that moment, she hoped desperately for Lin Tian''s appearance. "Come on, how much money? How about sixty thousand?" the obese woman leaned on the counter and casually exhaled a puff of smoke, glancing indifferently at a visibly anxious Bu Mengting. In her view, this little girl was about to break down completely under the pressure. Soon the dress would be hers! "The little girl tries to challenge me, she''s too green!" the obese woman exhaled a puff of smoke lightly and thought pridefully. "Huh?" Just when she was feeling smug, a sudden change in the young girl''s anxious expression to one of joy caught her attention. It seemed like she had seen something; even the anxious look on her face disappeared. "What''s happening?" the obese woman asked, curious as she followed Bu Mengting''s gaze. As she turned her head, she saw a young man, around eighteen or nineteen, carrying a black plastic bag, walking briskly towards them. The black plastic bag was bulging, seemingly packed with lots of items and it even had "Construction Bank" printed on it. "Lin Tian!" Seeing Lin Tian, a look of joy flashed across Bu Mengting''s face, and her anxious heart also relaxed. Lin Tian gave her a reassuring smile as he walked swiftly towards her. Coming to stand before Bu Mengting, Lin Tian calmly turned to look at the obese woman, whose face was now a picture of astonishment, and then glanced at the stack of red bills on the counter beside her. There was apparently about ten thousand yuan on the bills. After glancing at the bills, Lin Tian''s lips curled into a disdainful smile as he looked at the astonished rich lady with a mocking expression, "With this little money, you''re showing off?" Saying this, Lin Tian grabbed the black plastic bag and swung it! Slap! He slapped a stack of red bills onto the rich woman''s obese face, "Showing off your wealth to me! You think you qualify?" As he spoke, Lin Tian reached into the bag again, grabbed a handful of red bills and threw it at her, "Take this and spend it!" "Is that enough? There''s more if it''s not!" Slap! Lin Tian once again harshly threw a stack of red bills! Woosh~~! For a moment, the entire store was swirling with red bills, like a flurry of falling leaves. Seeing this, everyone was stunned. Rain of money! This was a real rain of money! Lin Tian, with a cold expression, grabbed another handful of bills and threw them, "I''ve got plenty of money! Showing off your wealth to me! Acting smart!" Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Slap! Lin Tian once again harshly threw a large handful of bills! Watching the red cash fluttering in the air, the scene went utterly silent. Having emptied the bag of cash in one swift move, Lin Tian sighed and then turned around, pulling the still dazed Bu Mengting towards the exit. "Let''s go." Bu Mengting blankly followed Lin Tian out. Stunned for quite a while, An Ningning also came to her senses and hurriedly followed them. As Lin Tian left the clothing store, a somewhat frantic screech came from inside: "Ah! This will be the death of me, you little brat, stop right there!" Lin Tian gave a slight smile, too lazy to bother with her, and quickly walked away with Bu Mengting. Meanwhile, the employees inside the store were shocked by the scattered red cash. They didn''t notice Bu Mengting leaving with the unpaid dress. Everyone just stood there, staring blankly at the money all over the floor. So much money! After walking a distance while holding Bu Mengting''s hand, Lin Tian finally let go. By this time, Bu Mengting had recovered and looked at Lin Tian with a daze: "How much money did you throw out just now?" "About two hundred thousand," Lin Tian replied indifferently. "That much!" Bu Mengting said in shock, pausing for a moment before she hurriedly stopped and turned around, "Quick, pick it back up!" Discover hidden stories at empire Lin Tian grabbed her arm, looking indifferent, "I have plenty of money; this bit doesn''t matter!" "Where did you get all this money from!" Bu Mengting asked, looking suspiciously at Lin Tian. By this time, An Ningning had also caught up with them. "I''ll tell you..." Lin Tian began to explain. He didn''t hide the fact that he earned it from gambling but didn''t mention it was in Sanya, just that he made it recently in Macau. "So, I have a lot of money now and don''t care about this bit. Having money means being capricious!" Lin Tian said with a carefree face! With superpowers like his, why would he ever worry about money? Lin Tian thought to himself quietly. Even though Lin Tian had explained that he now had a lot of money, Bu Mengting still wanted to go pick up the money. Two hundred thousand! She couldn''t bear to let it go. But in the end, she was forcibly pulled away by Lin Tian. Just kidding, it was so cool to scatter money like that at the beginning, but embarrassing to scramble to pick it up nowthat would be too shameful! Reluctantly, in the end, Bu Mengting did not go. Afterward, the three of them had lunch and then spent the afternoon at the amusement park. ... Days passed, and in the following days, Lin Tian explored the entirety of Jinhua City with Bu Mengting''s company. During these days, An Ningning would occasionally come over to join in the fun. Lin Tian didn''t mind An Ningning coming along. Through several days of interaction, Lin Tian had a pretty good impression of her. If it weren''t for the fact that this young man liked Bu Mengting, Lin Tian would definitely become good friends with him. "Here it comes, here comes! Wait for me." Three days later, Lin Tian was hurrying out of the hotel while speaking on the phone. He had agreed to go to the Wetland Park today with both Bu Mengting and An Ningning. When Lin Tian arrived outside the hotel, Bu Mengting and her companion were already waiting there. After a quick glance at the two, Lin Tian quickened his pace and said, "Let''s go." Subsequently, the three of them took a taxi to Wetland Park. After a thorough enjoyment of the park, at three in the afternoon, the trio leisurely walked in the streets. "Eh? Why are there so many people over there?" Suddenly, Bu Mengting asked, pointing ahead, somewhat curious. Chapter 78 The Sky Flyer Lin Tian had an observant eye. Looking up, he instantly knew what was happening."There seems to be some event going on at the car dealership ahead," Lin Tian guessed. A hundred meters ahead, at the entrance of a car 4S shop, a high platform was set up with a host speaking into a microphone. As the host spoke into the microphone, his voice faintly carried over, "Who wants to take the challenge! If you succeed, this Mercedes Benz is yours! Come on, a thought is nothing without action!" By now, a crowd had gathered around the platform, forming a sea of people. "Let''s go check it out!" Bu Mengting, full of curiosity, grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and ran toward the front. An Ningning, somewhat helplessly, shook her head and quickly followed. They pushed through the crowd and, listening to the host''s explanation and the murmurs of the surrounding crowd, Lin Tian finally understood what was going on. It turned out the event was a dunk competition for a sedan. In front of the platform was an open space with a basketball hoop set up, and parked in front of the hoop was a black Mercedes Benz sedan. The rules set by the organizers were that the Mercedes Benz would be given to anyone who could jump over the car and dunk the ball. As Lin Tian watched, the host on the platform began to stir up the crowd again, "Ladies and gentlemen! A thought is nothing without action. If you dare to try and dare to dream, this 500,000-yuan valued Mercedes GLK could be yours. All it takes is one leap to take this Mercedes Benz home! What deal could be better than this!" Hearing the host''s provocative words, everyone in the crowd looked on with longing faces. Indeed, just one jump and the car could be theirs. The temptation was too strong! It was a Mercedes Benz, after all! However, as tempting as it was, most people could only look on with envy. After all, not everyone can dunk, and in reality people who can are few and far between. Moreover, it''s not just about dunking; it''s about dunking over a car, which was even less likely. So, despite the longing, most knew they had no chance and could only look on hungrily. "What''s the matter? Isn''t there a brave soul willing to try? Doesn''t anyone want this 500,000-yuan valued Mercedes Benz? Come on, it could be yours!" Seeing that no one dared to try despite their eager looks, the host on the stage issued another provocative call. "I''ll do it!" Suddenly, a voice called out. Hearing this, everyone''s gaze turned toward the direction of the voice. Turning their heads, they saw a young man in a red basketball jersey. This young man seemed to have just finished playing basketball, as he was still sweating and holding a red basketball in his left hand. Seeing this young man, the host''s eyes lit up, "Good! We have a brave soul here. Let''s see if he can take the Mercedes Benz home. Let''s watch with anticipation!" sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After preparing, the young man was ready to leap over the car to dunk. Seeing that the young man was ready, the onlooking crowd held their breath and stared wide-eyed at him. "Hu!" The young man took a deep breath, his gaze firmly fixed on the basketball hoop ahead, then he took a few steps back, his leg muscles tensed, and pushed off! Bang bang! He sprinted rapidly and then leapt! Hu! All eyes were wide! Bang! "Ah!" A collective sigh filled the air! The young man was already impressive, but after flying over the car, his body lost the ability to ascend further, causing him to miss the dunk! "Ah! It seems this brave soul was just a bit short, he was so close to taking the sedan home! Such a pity!" Watching this, the host on the platform started to lament artificially while continuing to stir up the crowd, "Is there another brave soul out there? The last challenger was so close. The next one might succeed! This is a car worth 500,000 after all!" The host kept stirring the emotions of the crowd. A sedan valued at fifty thousand was indeed too tempting, and there was no loss in just trying, so many people went up to try. But most couldn''t even do as well as the first young man, many could only manage to jump onto the car and could not advance further, let alone dunk. And during this process, the surrounding crowd of onlookers kept on increasing. "How could that be possible? It''s impossible! It''s too difficult!" After seeing so many fail, a flurry of complaints echoed around the scene. "I''ll give it a try!" At that moment, a slightly awkward Mandarin voice called out. "Oh! A foreigner has stepped up!" Seeing the foreigner, the host''s eyes brightened. Hearing the host''s words, everyone''s gaze moved again in the direction of the voice. In the foreground, a tall Western man, over one meter ninety, was walking toward the competition area. "He''s so tall!" An exclamation filled the air as they saw his height. The foreigner appeared very confident. He approached the sedan, looked up at the host on the platform, "May I start?" "Certainly, by all means!" The foreigner, holding the basketball and looking utterly self-assured, started his sprint and then leapt into the air! All eyes were wide! His body soared over the car! The foreigner had actually jumped over the car! "Ah!" he shouted loudly, fiercely dunking toward the hoop! "Bang!" The rim shook violently, and the basketball was knocked flying away! So close! It was just a bit short, and they could have made the dunk! If only he had jumped a little higher! "So close!" A sigh echoed through the venue. Seeing him nearly make the dunk, even the host on stage broke a sweat, relieved to see it miss. He then pretended to shout, "Oh, that was almost it!" Feeling a bit unsatisfied, the foreigner looked at the host with a displeased face, "I want to try again; I can definitely make it next time." "NO!" The host shook his head, "Each person only gets one chance!" The foreigner, helplessly and a bit angrily replied, "I can''t do it, no one here can! No one is better than me!" Hearing these arrogant words from the foreigner, people who initially had a good impression of him were suddenly displeased. This man was too arrogant. Disliking his arrogance, several others then went to try. But without exception, they all failed. Some didn''t even make it onto the car! Your next read awaits at empire Seeing this, the foreigner who hadn''t left looked smug, as if to say: See, I told you. I''m the best here. "It''s too high, too far, simply impossible!" By then, the people around started to discuss. "How could you manage it? If it was that easy, this car dealership would go bankrupt!" Someone seemed to realize and analyzed. Bu Mengting, who had been quietly watching, suddenly turned and asked Lin Tian curiously, "Lin Tian, can you do it?" Lin Tian paused, then smiled lightly, "Of course!" "Then you should give it a try!" Bu Mengting''s eyes sparkled, and she quickly pushed Lin Tian forward. "Uh..." Lin Tian walked out, slightly startled. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian shook his head, a faint smile emerging on his face as he moved forward. "Okay, another brave warrior steps up!" The host brightened up upon seeing Lin Tian approaching. Hearing the host''s words, everyone''s gaze shifted toward Lin Tian. The moment they saw Lin Tian''s height, they lost interest. Short! Too short! With Lin Tian''s mere height of 1.7 meters, nobody believed he could do it! "I bet he can''t even jump onto the car!" someone confidently concluded. And although many didn''t speak, most shared that person''s thought. "Are you sure he can do it?" An Ningning looked at Lin Tian skeptically. Even though An Ningning admitted Lin Tian was great at fighting, being good at fighting didn''t mean he was good at jumping. Lin Tian''s height? Just a second-rate, 1.7-meter-tall cripple. "He is the best!" Bu Mengting was full of confidence. She believed in Lin Tian; if Lin Tian said he could do it, then he could! "Okay then!" Seeing Bu Mengting''s blind trust, An Ningning was utterly defeated! He didn''t believe Lin Tian could do it. Meanwhile, the foreigner who hadn''t left was also watching Lin Tian with a look of amusement. No one believed Lin Tian could do it. As for the surrounding gazes and comments, Lin Tian was aware of them all, but he didn''t mind. "Just wait and I''ll dazzle your titanium alloy dog eyes!" Lin Tian thought to himself. Looking up at the host, he declared, "I''m ready." "Alright then, let''s begin." Lin Tian grabbed the basketball, stood in front of the car, not sprinting, took a deep breath, his muscles tensed. Lin Tian crouched slightly, then powerfully pushed off with his legs! Whoosh! Lin Tian soared into the air! Everyone''s eyes widened, their expressions shifting from indifference to shock! All heads turned upwards, faces filled with disbelief! "High! So high!" someone muttered in a daze, watching Lin Tian leap into the air! High! Too high! Even that proud foreigner was stunned, his face filled with astonishment! In disbelief! High! Flying too high! "Hey!" With a gliding motion, Lin Tian shouted loudly, swinging his arm forward fiercely! "Bang!" Chapter 79 I Have a Way "Bang!" With a loud noise, the basketball hoop shook violently!Lin Tian hung from the rim with one hand! Meanwhile, the white basketball net was still swaying gently! Everyone stared in shock at the scene. They couldn''t believe their eyes! "Is it really, really done?" An Ningning stared at Lin Tian in disbelief. Everyone froze, some doubting whether what they had just seen was real! But the scene before them unmistakably told them that it was indeed real. The host on stage was also stunned, his initial smile gone, his face a picture of astonishment. Is it done? Really done? Could it be that this short guy actually did it? That the car worth five hundred thousand was gone? The host, completely taken aback by the scene, was at a loss. There was complete silence at the site. Everyone was immersed in a state of shock and wonder. After swinging from the hoop for a while, Lin Tian let go, landing on the ground with a thud. He patted his hands, his expression nonchalant as if he had just done something trivial. After a moment''s pause, Bu Mengting was the first to regain her senses, jumping up excitedly: "Yay, he dunked it in!" The thrilled voice of Bu Mengting brought everyone back to reality. Instantly, the previously silent venue became noisy, with a clamor of voices: "Did it really go in? Am I seeing things?" "Seems like it." The person next to them was also astonished. "He didn''t fly, did he?" "Like flying!" The foreigner, on the other hand, looked extremely embarrassed; he had been boasting earlier but was now shamed by a guy barely 1.7 meters tall. So embarrassing. At that moment, the host on stage was covered in a cold sweat. He could never have anticipated this. Their store had only organized the event as a gimmick, never really expecting anyone to accomplish the feat. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now, some freak of nature had done ita small figure no taller than 1.7 meters. What were they to do? Should they really give him the car? Thinking this, the host turned his head to look at the store manager. At that moment, the store manager was also astonished and was briskly walking toward the stage. ** One hour later, Bu Mengting walked home excitedly, arm in arm with Lin Tian. As they walked, Bu Mengting exclaimed excitedly, "Lin Tian, you''re so awesome!" "So-so, third in the world!" Lin Tian chuckled. Ultimately, the car dealership handed over the car to Lin Tian. Although they were unprepared, they ended up giving Lin Tian the car as agreed. However, Lin Tian himself didn''t know how to drive, so he had the car delivered to his house for his father to use. "Buzz buzz~!" Just then, Lin Tian felt his phone vibrating in his pocket. He took out his phone and saw it was He Qianqian calling. Lin Tian hesitated for a moment, then stuffed the phone back into his pocket and turned on silent mode. "Who was that?" Bu Mengting asked curiously. "It''s nothing, just a text message." Lin Tian forced a smile. With He Qianqian''s call on his mind, he thought for a moment and said, "Let''s take a cab home." "Sure!" The three of them then caught a cab home. Half an hour later, they got out of the cab and prepared to have dinner together. In a gap before dinner, Lin Tian took the opportunity to return He Qianqian''s call in the bathroom. "Hello, Qianqian?" "Hey, how come I couldn''t get through to you earlier?" came He Qianqian''s puzzled voice from the phone, her mood seeming somewhat low. "I didn''t see it," Lin Tian lied. Sensing something was off with He Qianqian, he asked with concern, "What''s wrong, you don''t seem too happy?" "It''s nothing!" He Qianqian seemed reluctant to say more, sounding tired. "Come on, tell me. Maybe I can help, and even if I can''t, it''s good to talk about it," Lin Tian encouraged. After hesitating, He Qianqian, sounding distressed, said, "My grandma is not doing well, her high fever won''t subside, and the doctor has told us to prepare for the worst." "Ah!" Lin Tian was taken aback. He knew He Qianqian had a close relationship with her grandmother. After a moment, Lin Tian instinctively asked, "So what will you do?" "I don''t know. The doctor says my grandma is old and her immune system is weak. Many medications haven''t worked, and this time... she might really be...," trailing off, He Qianqian''s voice choked up as if she was about to cry. He Qianqian had a very close relationship with her grandmother, who had raised her while her parents were working away from home when she was little... But now... The thought made He Qianqian feel miserable. "..." Lin Tian didn''t know what to say. He Qianqian''s distress made him feel uneasy as well. After a moment, Lin Tian said, "I''ll come over and see if there''s anything I can do to help." "No need!" He Qianqian quickly interjected upon hearing Lin Tian''s offer: "There''s nothing you can do by coming here, and I won''t have time to be with you." "I think you need me now," Lin Tian stated confidently. "Really, there''s no need!" "I want to see you, is that okay?" Lin Tian asked gently. Lin Tian knew that He Qianqian must be feeling very vulnerable at this time, and he thought he should be by her side, to offer her comfort and courage. It seemed that He Qianqian was touched by Lin Tian''s gentle tone, she hesitated for a moment and nodded slightly, "Alright then." "Mm, it''s settled then. I''ll come over as soon as I can." After chatting with He Qianqian for a few more sentences, Lin Tian hung up the phone. The moment the phone call ended, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Help He Qianqian''s grandmother escape the danger to her life. Mission Reward: Two Superpower Points." A mission? A mission has actually appeared? Lin Tian was astonished. "Lin Tian, are you done?" At this time, a voice from An Ningning came from outside the bathroom. "Oh, I''m coming." Planning to think about this matter later, Lin Tian answered and walked out. Half an hour later, at the dinner table, after hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian, who had finished eating, turned to Bu Mengting and said, "Mengting, I''m planning to go back tomorrow." "Ah?" Bu Mengting was startled, her hand paused, and she looked up at Lin Tian with a surprised expression, "You''re going back so soon? Didn''t you say you''d stay a few more days?" An Ningning next to her also looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled expression. "Er..." A trace of embarrassment crossed Lin Tian''s face: "My mom asked me to come back. I''ll come visit you again when I get a chance." "Well, okay then!" Hearing Lin Tian was leaving, Bu Mengting''s mood seemed a bit down, but she didn''t say anything else. Despite some reluctance, Lin Tian had to do this. Putting the mission aside, even at this time, He Qianqian needed his company more. "Sigh..." With a sigh in his heart, for the first time, Lin Tian felt that two women made him feel powerful yet powerless. ** The next day, Lin Tian took a plane and left Jinhua City, flying towards Jia''an City. This time, Lin Tian didn''t notify He Qianqian in advance but found a hotel to stay in near her home after he got off the plane. After settling everything, Lin Tian finally made a phone call to He Qianqian. "Hello, Qianqian? Where are you now?" "I''m at home, about to go to the hospital soon," He Qianqian''s voice came through the phone. After a night of adjustment, He Qianqian''s mood seemed much better. "I''ve already arrived in Jia''an City." "You''re here? When did you arrive?" He Qianqian was taken aback. "Just arrived not long ago, I''ve settled in." "Where are you now?" "At the New York Hotel right beside your house." After a moment of hesitation, He Qianqian said, "Wait for me, I''ll come to you." "Tap, tap..." Ten minutes later, while sitting on the bed watching TV, Lin Tian heard a knock on the door. Lin Tian opened the door and saw He Qianqian standing outside with a thermos. Glancing at He Qianqian''s complexion, he noticed she had become paler and had developed dark circles under her eyes. "Come in," Lin Tian said with a touch of concern, taking the thermos from He Qianqian''s hand. "Why did you come over so quickly?" He Qianqian asked curiously as she entered the room. "I felt you needed me at this time, so naturally, I came as fast as I could," Lin Tian said softly, gently pulling her into his embrace. He Qianqian buried her head in Lin Tian''s chest, silent for a moment. After a long silence, He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian and said, "Thank you!" "Silly girl, what are you thanking me for," Lin Tian said tenderly, gently stroking the dark circles under her eyes, with a touch of distress, "Look, you''ve developed dark circles." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian sighed helplessly, "I just can''t sleep well when I think about my grandma''s illness, sigh!" Lin Tian pulled He Qianqian to sit down at the side of the bed, holding her small hand, and looked at her quietly, "Is it really that bad?" After a moment of silence, He Qianqian said sadly, "The doctor said if my grandma''s fever doesn''t go down, she might not last much longer." The atmosphere suddenly became silent. After a while, Lin Tian raised his head and looked at He Qianqian, "I have a way!" "What?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with confusion. "I said I have a way to help your grandma reduce the fever!" Lin Tian assuredly looked at He Qianqian. "Ah?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, astonished. "Hmm..." After pondering for a moment, unsure of how to explain, Lin Tian finally said, "Just wait and see, your grandma will be better very soon." "Okay!" He Qianqian replied, somewhat noncommittally. He Qianqian didn''t take Lin Tian''s words to heart, thinking that Lin Tian was just trying to comfort her, how could he have a way if even doctors were helpless? Knowing that He Qianqian didn''t believe him, Lin Tian did not explain. He couldn''t very well tell her about his superpower. Moreover, Lin Tian had considered it, and he truly might be able to help her grandma. First of all, the system wouldn''t give him a mission he couldn''t complete. If it''s doable, then there must be a way. He wasn''t a doctor; the only thing that set him apart from ordinary people was his superpower. So, the moment he received the mission, Lin Tian''s first thought was of his superpower. After checking his superpowers, Lin Tian realized there was only one thing that could possibly help He Qianqian''s grandmother. And that was something Lin Tian had used twice before: Level 0 Healing Water. Enjoy new adventures at empire Despite being Level 0, the Healing Water had a very powerful effect. It even worked when Lin Tian was shot by a handgun, and Lin Tian believed it should also work this time. After a warm moment with Lin Tian, He Qianqian left. She had to go to the hospital to bring soup to her grandmother. Once He Qianqian had left, Lin Tian thought, and with a flip of his hand, a tiny glass vial appeared in his palm, just by his intention. This was the Level 0 Healing Water. Looking at the Healing Water, Lin Tian was silent and seemed thoughtful. Chapter 80 Miracle Gazing at the Level 0 Healing Water in her hand for a moment, Lin Tian flipped her hand and, clutching the Healing Water, walked out the door.Fearing any mishaps, Lin Tian decided she would administer the Healing Water to He Qianqian''s grandmother right away. As Lin Tian left the hotel, she happened to see He Qianqian getting into a green taxi. After giving the taxi a glance and waiting for a minute or two, Lin Tian also hailed a cab. "Driver, to the Affiliated Hospital!" Lin Tian said as soon as she got in the car. Earlier, in her hotel room, Lin Tian had found out that He Qianqian''s grandmother was in that hospital. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian got out of the taxi and then, in a spot where no one and no cameras were present, she turned invisible. Once she was invisible, Lin Tian walked towards the hospital, heading straight for the inpatient department of internal medicine. A few minutes later, as Lin Tian entered room 506, she saw He Qianqian sitting by the bed, speaking softly to the old lady lying there. Lin Tian took a glance at the old lady on the bed. Quite old, the old lady''s face was full of wrinkles, and her cloudy eyes looked extremely tired, lacking energy. The continuous high fever had already made her mind somewhat confused. There were also some people standing by another bed. These people, whether men or women, young or old, Lin Tian guessed, must be He Qianqian''s relatives. As Lin Tian stood by the door observing, she suddenly noticed a doctor in his forties, wearing a white lab coat, walking towards them. Seeing the doctor coming, Lin Tian hastily made way. "Director Liu! Director Liu!" Upon seeing the doctor approach, everyone in the room hurriedly called out. "Let me check the situation," Director Liu nodded slightly and then began examining the old lady''s condition. A few minutes later, Director Liu shook his head slightly, glanced over at everyone, and then walked out of the room. Noticing the look in Director Liu''s eyes, a few of He Qianqian''s relatives hastily followed him. He Qianqian hesitated for a moment, then also stepped out. Suddenly, the entire room was empty. After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian also walked over. As she approached, Lin Tian saw Director Liu shaking his head helplessly, "It''s no use; prepare for the worst, she simply can''t recover from the fever, and her life is at risk at any moment." "Is there really no way?" He Qianqian asked anxiously. "There''s no way, even God himself couldn''t help. I''m sorry," Director Liu said apologetically, looking at He Qianqian and the others. He knew the old lady was beyond saving. Unless a miracle occurred. But that was impossible! sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a sigh, Director Liu shook his head and walked away. Hearing these words, everyone''s mood soured. After a long silence, He Qianqian pressed her somewhat pale lips and returned to the ward, then opened the thermos and took out the chicken soup inside. After testing the temperature of the soup, He Qianqian began to feed the old lady with a spoon, one small sip at a time. But at that moment, the old lady''s consciousness was already somewhat blurred; although she would drink most of it, some soup still leaked from the corner of her mouth. Stay tuned with empire So, He Qianqian gently wiped the chicken soup from the corner of the old lady''s mouth with a paper towel. Seeing He Qianqian start to feed the old lady chicken soup, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, and she slowly approached. Coming up next to He Qianqian, Lin Tian took advantage of her inattention and carefully poured the Healing Water from her hand into the chicken soup. Lin Tian had waited until this moment to pour the Healing Water into the chicken soup because she was afraid the old lady wouldn''t drink it. Now there were no issues. After pouring the Healing Water into the chicken soup, Lin Tian slowly stepped back and then intently watched the old lady. At that moment, He Qianqian scooped up another spoonful of chicken soup for the old lady, this spoonful mixed with Healing Water. Lin Tian''s gaze remained fixed. Under Lin Tian''s watchful eye, the old lady drank the spoonful of chicken soup mixed with Healing Water. Lin Tian''s gaze was fixed intently. No reaction! The old lady showed no reaction. Another sip! Sip by sip, Lin Tian gradually noticed that the old lady''s blurred eyes began to focus. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian felt a surge of joy, there was hope! "Come, Grandma, have another sip." He Qianqian scooped up another spoonful of chicken soup with tenderness. And then, unexpectedly, the old lady opened her mouth herself. After a sip of the chicken soup, the old lady turned her head to look at He Qianqian by the bed and said in a somewhat hoarse voice, "Qianqian..." He Qianqian was taken aback by the sudden voice, staring at the old lady with a look of astonishment. "Grandma, have you woken up?" He Qianqian said excitedly, putting down the spoon and grasping the old lady''s slightly raised hand with both hands. Upon touching her hand, He Qianqian was startled again. Looking down at her grandmother''s wrinkled hand, she was incredulous! Doubtful, He Qianqian reached out to touch her grandmother''s forehead again. It''s really not hot! The fever has gone down? After a moment of shock, He Qianqian suddenly stood up with excitement, exclaiming, "The fever is gone! Grandma''s fever is gone!" "What? What?" He Qianqian''s voice made everyone in the room startle. Others reached out to touch the old lady''s forehead, which indeed was no longer burning as before. Then everyone looked surprised and hurried to the doctor''s office. ** In the doctor''s office, a twenty-something intern was consulting with Director Liu, "Director Liu, is the fever of the old lady in room 506 really incurable?" "Incurable, even if God himself came, it would be of no use!" Director Liu said with certainty. "Doctor! Doctor..." Just then, a loud cry of urgency and tension came from outside. "What''s going on?" Director Liu stood up somewhat nervously. "Director Liu, my mother''s fever has broken!" "What?" Director Liu looked shocked. After a moment of shock, Director Liu hurried to the ward. Ten minutes later, after an examination, Director Liu confirmed that the old lady was out of danger and her high fever had subsided. Even though the examination confirmed it, Director Liu still looked in disbelief, murmuring to himself, "A miracle! It''s truly a miracle!" And He Qianqian, coming back to her senses from the surprise, remembered what Lin Tian had said before. He had said her grandma would get better. Unbelievably, her grandmother really had recovered. "Such a lucky star!" He Qianqian was very happy. Noticing the smile on He Qianqian''s face, Lin Tian was also in good spirits. At the same time, an electronic synthesized voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission: Help He Qianqian''s grandmother escape from mortal danger completed. Reward: two Supernatural Points." With the mission completed, Lin Tian also felt a wave of joy to see that He Qianqian''s grandmother was alright. Lin Tian did not want to stay here any longer. This place was crowded, and it would be troublesome if someone were to bump into his body while he was invisible. Assuring that everything was alright, Lin Tian turned to leave. Stepping out of the hospital, he went to a secluded area and deactivated his invisibility. Once he was visible again, Lin Tian felt his phone vibrating in his pocket. Lin Tian took out his phone and saw that it was He Qianqian calling. Chapter 81 Call Out and Tear Your Mouth Again Lin Tian soon answered the phone, and as soon as he connected, he heard He Qianqian''s surprised voice, "Lin Tian, my grandma is fine! She, she''s better!"Feeling the excitement in He Qianqian''s tone, Lin Tian smiled slightly and said softly, "Don''t rush, slow down." "Hmm!" Lin Tian clearly heard He Qianqian taking a deep breath on the other end, and then he felt her tone calm down a lot: "Lin Tian, let me tell you, my grandma''s fever has gone down, and she is out of life-threatening danger. The doctor said there won''t be any big problems this time," He Qianqian said in one breath. Lin Tian laughed somewhat smugly, "I told you, your grandma would be fine!" "I really didn''t expect you to be so effective," He Qianqian seemed very happy. "Of course, look who it is!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, his face brimming with a smile. Lin Tian was also in a good mood. "Are you at the hotel now? Wait for me there, I will come to find you after I''m done here!" At this moment, He Qianqian was eager to share her excited feelings with Lin Tian. "Alright, I''ll wait for you," Lin Tian smiled slightly. Continue reading on empire After chatting a bit more, they hung up the phone. After hanging up, Lin Tian held his phone and thought for a moment. He did not immediately go back, but decided to wait next to the hospital. Lin Tian decided to wait outside for He Qianqian, planning to surprise her. Standing under the tree shade, Lin Tian waited boredly, and after half an hour, still had not seen He Qianqian come out. Somewhat bored, Lin Tian took out his phone and started reading a novel, occasionally glancing towards the gate. Half an hour later, Lin Tian looked up, and his eyes lit up as he saw He Qianqian, dressed in a white shirt, walking briskly from the hospital. Her steps seemed a bit hurried, as though she was rushing. Sweeping He Qianqian with his gaze, Lin Tian briefly smiled, intending to walk over and surprise her. Suddenly, Lin Tian paused, looking puzzled at He Qianqian. Lin Tian had initially thought that He Qianqian would directly take a taxi to his hotel after coming out, but she started walking in another direction from the hospital. "What is she doing?" Lin Tian swept a glance, thought for a moment, and then walked over. After coming out of the hospital, He Qianqian hurriedly walked to a fruit store next to the hospital. She wanted to buy some fruit to bring for Lin Tian to try. Dressed in a white shirt and blue denim shorts, He Qianqian attracted many eyes. On her way to buy fruits, many men covertly glanced at He Qianqian. Their eyes sparkled with amazement, such a beautiful woman. Accustomed to these men''s gazes, He Qianqian didn''t pay them any attention. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She just walked briskly forward, only wanting to buy some fruit quickly to find Lin Tian. Seeing He Qianqian walk into the fruit store, Lin Tian was momentarily taken aback, then nodded in realization. So she had run off to buy fruit. Thus, Lin Tian stood far on the side, planning to suddenly appear when He Qianqian came over later to surprise her. "Move along, stop staring!" At that moment, a displeased voice on the street in front of the fruit store reached Lin Tian''s ears. Lin Tian glanced over, just to see a thirty-something plump woman looking annoyed while pulling a bald middle-aged man. And this middle-aged man was frequently glancing back toward the fruit store. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian frowned. Even though he did not know who this man was watching, Lin Tian guessed he was looking at He Qianqian. He knew of He Qianqian''s ability to turn heads, as people often snuck glances at her on the street, but there was nothing he could do about it. After all, Lin Tian couldn''t just rush up and beat someone just because they looked once. "Move! Stop staring!" That angry shout came again. Lin Tian looked up and saw that, though the bald middle-aged man was being pulled away by the plump woman beside him, he was still frequently turning back, unwillingly glancing at the fruit store. With no other choice, he was dragged away by the plump woman. And just then, Lin Tian also saw He Qianqian coming out with a bag of fruit. Seeing He Qianqian, the bald man''s eyes brightened, almost unabashedly staring at her. Feeling the blatant gaze of the man beside her, He Qianqian frowned slightly, didn''t say anything, just quickened her pace. Seeing her husband still continuously staring at this woman, the plump woman completely lost her temper, yelling, "Have you never seen a woman before, still staring!" The plump woman''s shout was full of vigor, heard throughout the entire street. Suddenly startled by the voice, He Qianqian paused subconsciously in her steps. Who knew that this pause would invite trouble. The chubby woman scolded her husband, then turned to He Qianqian and started lashing out, "You vixen, why dress so scantily if not to seduce? Shameless!" "You..." He Qianqian''s eyes widened in shock at the woman, face filled with astonishment, having never encountered such a person before. "Look, what are you looking at? Be careful or I''ll gouge out your eyes, you ****, don''t know how many men have slept with you!" The chubby woman stood with her hands on her hips, her aura completely imposing. "You..." He Qianqian''s face turned white with anger, wanting to retaliate but unable to curse out a single word. "You what? Dressing so innocently, who knows where you''ve been working!" the chubby woman sneered at He Qianqian. He Qianqian''s breathing became rapid, clearly infuriated. She had never been insulted so senselessly and harshly in her life! The sudden conflict drew the attention of the surrounding crowd, curious onlookers began to circle around. Upon hearing the chubby woman''s words, many people turned their gazes towards He Qianqian, whispering among themselves. The surrounding glances and whispered words only added to He Qianqian''s embarrassment. Seeing that He Qianqian didn''t respond, the chubby woman did not let up, continuing to berate,"You vixen, you..." "Slap!" Suddenly, a resounding slap cut her off! Slap! The sudden slap stunned everyone, The slap directly knocked the chubby woman to the ground! Everyone gazed in shock at the scene, dumbstruck by the young man who had suddenly appeared. Seeing this person, He Qianqian opened her mouth wide in disbelief, "Lin Tian?" Lin Tian coldly stared at the woman he had just slapped down, his tone chilling, "Shout again and I''ll rip your mouth apart!" "You, you dare to hit me..." the chubby woman struggled to get up, covering her swollen cheek, her words leaking through her lips. "Slap!" Lin Tian slapped her again. Spit! A tooth, covered in blood, was spat out! Lin Tian''s slap had knocked her tooth out. "Hey!" At this moment, the bald man finally reacted, charging forward intending to teach Lin Tian a lesson. With a calm face, Lin Tian kicked up sharply. Lin Tian directly kicked the man, sending him flying. After scanning the two of them, noticing people beginning to take photos, Lin Tian decided not to linger and, grabbing the somewhat dazed He Qianqian, quickly walked away. After walking briskly for a while, Lin Tian grasped He Qianqian''s hand and slowed his pace. As soon as he slowed, He Qianqian, still in shock, looked at Lin Tian, "Why are you here?" "I came over as soon as I received your call, I was actually planning to surprise you," Lin Tian said somewhat helplessly. He Qianqian helplessly shook her head, the previous scene still seemed somewhat surreal to her. But that woman was truly detestable. "Let''s go, let''s go back," Lin Tian said consolingly, giving He Qianqian a slight smile. Half an hour later, Lin Tian and He Qianqian arrived at the hotel where Lin Tian was staying. By then, He Qianqian had calmed down. Back in the room, they talked for a bit about his grandmother''s condition, then He Qianqian went to the bathroom to take a shower. Busy with her grandmother''s affairs, He Qianqian hadn''t showered properly for days. Seeing He Qianqian taking a shower, Lin Tian, bored, lay on the bed watching TV. A few minutes later, He Qianqian emerged in a white bathrobe and began drying her hair with a hair dryer. Seeing He Qianqian in just a white bathrobe, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, and he quietly walked over to her. Coming behind He Qianqian, he suddenly pulled at the bathrobe. "Ah..." He Qianqian screamed. Chapter 82 Did I Hear Wrong? Lin Tian turned his head and found that his cellphone was ringing.Lin Tian leaned over to pick up the cellphone and glanced at it. "Who is it?" He Qianqian asked curiously, lifting her head. "It''s my mom," Lin Tian replied, and then he answered the call. "Hello? Mom!" "Bro! You''re famous now! You''ve become the top scorer!" An excited shriek from his sister Lin Fang came through the phone. "What happened?" Lin Tian asked, somewhat startled. "Hey! Brother, you haven''t forgotten the date, have you? It''s the 23rd, the college entrance exam scores are out!" Lin Fang''s voice turned urgent over the phone. "Ah?" Lin Tian was taken aback; he had indeed forgotten. However, after a moment''s pause, he realized what his sister meant; he must have scored well, possibly even as the top scorer. So Lin Tian asked with curiosity, "Did you check for me? How did I do?" "I used your exam registration number to check online, and brother, do you know how many points you scored? 700 points! You''re the top scorer in the college entrance exam, no one in the province scored higher than you!" Lin Fang''s voice was loud, even He Qianqian at his side could hear. Hearing Lin Fang''s voice on the phone, He Qianqian was stunned. She hadn''t expected Lin Tian to score so high. "Hey, Lin Tian, where are you now?" This time, the voice of his mother, Shi Qing, came through the phone. Clearly the phone had been passed to her. "Uh..." Lin Tian hesitated briefly then said, "I''m hanging out in Jia''an City." "Stop hanging out, and come back quickly," Shi Qing''s voice was also filled with excitement. Her son had done so well; she felt a sense of pride and relief. "Oh, okay, I''ll do that," Lin Tian nodded again and again. After a brief chat with his mom, Lin Tian hung up the phone. After hanging up, Lin Tian glanced at He Qianqian, gave a wry smile, and said, "It looks like I have to go back." "You should go back. Come over again when you have time," He Qianqian said with a light smile, then looked at Lin Tian with some surprise, "I didn''t expect you could score that well." "Well, that''s because you don''t know who taught this student!" Lin Tian boasted with a smile, reaching his hand toward He Qianqian. Continue reading on empire "Don''t move!" He Qianqian slapped Lin Tian''s hand away, gave him a look, and huffed, "And you''re boasting? You don''t even know how bad you used to be in your grades." ** A day later, carrying a small bag, Lin Tian arrived at Greenlight Residential Complex. Originally, Lin Tian did not want to return so soon, but his family had urged him fervently, so he had no choice but to come back. As he walked into the entrance of the residential complex, he hadn''t gone far when he saw a mother and son approaching from ahead. The mother and son held their heads high, exuding a great deal of confidence. They seemed very spirited. After glancing at the mother and son, Lin Tian''s brows slightly furrowed. He recognized them; they used to live above Lin Tian''s apartment. Later, they moved out and rented their old place to someone else. He didn''t know why they had come back now. The son used to go to the same school as Lin Tian, but after they moved, he transferred to another school. Lin Tian did not like this family at all because they were too boastful. Still, he continued walking forward. "Hello, Aunt Lin, come over when you have the time," Lin Tian greeted them as he walked by. "Oh, Lin Tian!" Aunt Lin''s face, with some wrinkles, lit up with recognition. "Mhm!" Lin Tian replied politely, then planned to leave, but she stopped him. "Hey, don''t go. Lin Tian, you''re also a senior three student, right?" Aunt Lin asked warmly, smiling at Lin Tian. "Yes," Lin Tian stopped, looking at her curiously. "The scores came out yesterday. How much did you score?" Aunt Lin continued to smile at Lin Tian. From her smile, Lin Tian knew what was going on. Her son must have scored well, and she was probably looking to show off again. Now Lin Tian also realized why they were here. Not wanting to waste time, Lin Tian replied casually, "It was okay." "Could you make it into a second-tier university?" Aunt Lin looked at Lin Tian with an encouraging gaze, as if talking to a junior, "It''s okay if you didn''t, you can always retake the exam next year, just work hard. My son Feng got 650 points this year." "Oh, congrats then!" Lin Tian said with some resignation. With that, he prepared to leave. But before Lin Tian could step away, Aunt Lin grabbed his hand, "Hey, I haven''t finished talking to you, child. You''re in such a hurry. I''m telling you, if you decide to retake the exam and need help, just ask Feng if he''s around. We moved back here." "..." Lin Tian was speechless, opened his mouth but eventually said nothing. As he was about to leave, suddenly a group of people walked into the residential complex. The group headed inside and encountered Lin Tian and the other two. Seeing Lin Tian, the middle-aged leader''s eyes brightened, and he quickly approached, "Is this Lin Tian?" "I am? And you are...?" Lin Tian looked at the man in confusion. "I''m from the city''s education bureau, and on behalf of the bureau, I congratulate you for having secured the top score on the college entrance exam. We''ve also brought a small scholarship for you!" The middle-aged man smiled warmly at Lin Tian. He had seen Lin Tian''s photo beforehand, so he recognized him. "Ah? Oh! Thank you!" Lin Tian responded belatedly and quickly said, "Please, come over to my place." As the group walked away, Aunt Lin and her son stood there frozen, staring in disbelief. Top scorer on the college entrance exam? Did they hear that right? Lin Tian? ... Bringing this group of people back home turned the place lively again. In the following days, Lin Tian''s home buzzed with bustle. There were friends and relatives coming to congratulate, news reporters and TV stations conducting interviews, and then the banquets to host. For a whole week, Lin Tian had no respite. He had to deal with one thing after another. Lin Tian found it all very annoying; this wasn''t what he wanted at all. If it were up to him, he would prefer to hide away in his room reading novels. But that just wasn''t possible. Essential socializing still had to happen, of course, mostly pressured by his mother, Shi Qing. Sick to death of it all, Lin Tian began to regret why he ever bothered to perform so well academically, landing him in the current situation. However, after a week, the troubles died down quite a bit. While some websites still wanted interviews, he managed to fend them off. Finally, Lin Tian could catch his breath. That afternoon, after finishing lunch, Lin Tian, bored, sprawled on the sofa watching TV. "I''m off to work," said Lin Fang, who didn''t have the luxury of leisure like Lin Tian. She had found a summer job to ''gain some experience.'' "Oh, that soon?" Lin Tian looked up at the wall clock and saw it was just twelve-thirty. "Someone invited us sisters out for the afternoon." Lin Fang said as she opened the door to leave. Lin Tian didn''t think much of it and responded, continuing to watch TV. An hour later, Lin Tian, bored with flipping through TV channels, turned off the set in resignation, muttering, "Nothing good on." Stretching languidly, he reached for his phone to check for updates on the novels he was following. But the moment he unlocked his phone, it began to vibrate in his hand. Lin Tian glanced at the screenit was a call from an unknown number. Seeing the number, Lin Tian frowned, puzzled, and answered, "Hello?" As soon as the call connected, the frantic and anxious voice of his sister, Lin Fang, came through, "Brother! Hurry, save me, I''m at Heavenly Eye, I... thud!" Her words were cut off abruptly as the call ended! Staring at the disconnected call buzzing on his phone, Lin Tian was stunned. After a moment of shock, Lin Tian''s face turned ashen and he scrambled to his feet! Lin Tian dashed out the door in a frenzy, not even bothering to change out of his slippers! Once outside, he forcefully flagged down a taxi, pulling out the passengers by force. Jumping into the cab, Lin Tian threw a wad of cash at the driver and barked coldly, "To Heavenly Eye! Fast!" Faced with Lin Tian''s fearsome glare, the driver, who had been about to curse, quietly started the car. Eight minutes later, Lin Tian stormed into the Heavenly Eye Club. "Hey!" As Lin Tian burst in, two white-uniformed security guards at the door hurried forward to stop him. "Out of my way!" Lin Tian roared, shoving past the guards. He charged into the lobby, eyes wide as he frantically looked around. One sweeping glance later, Lin Tian quickly strode toward the front desk. Reaching the desk, Lin Tian grabbed a female supervisor with one hand and demanded, "Where is this person?" As he spoke, he took a small photo out of his wallet. In the picture were Lin Tian and his sister. "You" The sudden aggression whitened the female supervisor''s face with fear. "Hey, kid!" At that moment, the two security guards Lin Tian had shoved aside rushed back in, along with three more. Seeing the advancing guards, the female supervisor''s face quickly recovered some color, her eyes gaining a hint of confidence. "What are you doing!" One guard hustled over, grabbing Lin Tian''s shoulder, trying to spin him around. The other security personnel also charged toward Lin Tian. A flash of rage crossed Lin Tian''s eyes. Releasing the supervisor, he spun aroundsmack! Lin Tian''s slap sent the guard grabbing his shoulder flying, knocking him unconscious. "Bam!" Lin Tian forcefully kicked out! Smack! Another guard was sent flying with a kick. Lin Tian grabbed an ashtray from the counter and flung it. Bang! Instantly, another onrushing guard was struck in the head, bloodied and knocked out cold! Clean and efficient! In just a few seconds, three guards lay on the ground, immobile! Lin Tian''s ruthless display shocked everyone, and the remaining two guards froze, too frightened to advance. Lin Tian glared, his eyes bloodshot, then forcefully pulled the dazed female supervisor to him, demanding, "Take me to this girl!" S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "She she seems to be with Lin Tianyi!" the female supervisor stammered. "Take me there!" Lin Tian tightened his grip, commanding her! Chapter 83 You Want to Die, Im Waiting In the upstairs private room at Heaven and Earth, four young men clutching four dazed young girls were drinking.Due to excessive drinking, their faces were all slightly flushed. "Come, let me sing ''The Boatman''s Love,''" one of the young men in his twenties said, hugging a groggy girl and smiling cheerily. Lin Fang tried weakly to pry the man''s arm from her shoulder, but she felt dizzy and powerless. Lin Fang''s eyes were hazy as she noticed the three classmates beside her were in the same condition. They were drugged! Find your next adventure on empire That was Lin Fang''s thought. "Brother, come quickly!" Lin Fang leaned weakly on the shoulder of the young man, feeling extremely anxious inside. Bang! The door instantly shattered into pieces! Lin Tian coldly swept his gaze around, threw the female supervisor he was holding, and strode inside. Upon entering, Lin Tian smelled the strong alcohol in the room and the lingering smoke in the air... Lin Tian frowned, scanned the room quickly, and instantly, intense rage flared in his eyes. His bloodshot eyes glared at a young man. This man was hugging his sister, and her condition obviously wasn''t good. Lin Tian, his face filled with anger, charged over rapidly! "Hey, you..." Seeing Lin Tian suddenly rush in, everyone in the room was astonished. But before they could react, Lin Tian rushed over and slapped one young man across the face. "Smack!" Lin Tian''s slap instantly swollen the young man''s face! Seeing the hand around his sister, Lin Tian''s gaze turned icy, he grabbed the man''s hand and snapped it! Crack! With a crisp sound, the man''s wrist was forcefully bent at a ninety-degree angle by Lin Tian! "Ahh!" A piercing scream leaked out. Hearing the scream, Lin Tian punched him cold-faced! His fist directly targeted the man''s mouth! "Er..." The young man''s cry stopped abruptly! He felt like a hammer had smashed into his mouth. Shattered! He felt all his teeth were shattered! Pain! Endless pain washed over him. Due to the pain, his face was all crumpled up. He wanted to scream, but he couldn''t even make a sound. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian picked up his somewhat groggy sister. Fast! Too fast! From the moment Lin Tian burst in until he picked up Lin Fang, very little time had passed. Just a few seconds. By the time Lin Tian had picked up his sister, the people in the room were still not reacting. "You..." Dazed for a moment, one of them pointed at Lin Tian as if he wanted to say something. But Lin Tian didn''t give him a chance. With one hand, he hoisted his sister over his shoulder, grabbed an empty beer bottle, and smashed it over the head of another person! Bang! The man''s head instantly split open! Blood flowed profusely! Lin Tian, with a cold face, threw away the shattered beer bottle in his hand, grabbed another empty bottle, and smashed it again! Bang! Again, in an instant, the opponent felt his head go fuzzy! Lin Tian grabbed the wine bottle and smashed it at another person! Bang, bang! Lin Tian was so fast that the two men couldn''t react before he forcibly knocked them to the ground! "Hmph!" Lin Tian coldly threw the broken beer bottle from his hand, coldly scanning the several people groaning non-stop on the ground. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian turned to the stunned manager and said, "Call some people over, help the girls out. And call a car to the hospital." "Ah, okay!" the manager paused for a moment, then turned and began instructing the onlookers outside the room. Lin Tian''s fierce appearance truly terrified the manager, she didn''t want to resist and provoke a beating, especially if it might cost her life. The others shared the manager''s sentiment, so no one dared resist Lin Tian; everyone obediently followed his commands. Watching the girls being helped out of the private room, Lin Tian glanced over and carried his sister out as well. Just as Lin Tian was about to leave the private room, a weak voice suddenly came from behind him, "Kid, you will regret this!" Lin Tian paused for a moment, then slowly turned around, only to see a young man lying on the couch, holding his forehead and looking at him with a sinister face. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he slowly walked over. As he approached, Lin Tian continued to squint at him. At that moment, he stared back at Lin Tian without showing weakness. "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled coldly, reached out and fiercely grabbed the other''s hair, and then viciously smashed his head onto the coffee table! Bang! The glass coffee table immediately developed several cracks. Lin Tian gripped his hair and lifted his head. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The violent blow caused blood to slowly ooze out and flow into his eyes; Lin Tian squinted, leaned forward, and stared into his eyes, saying word by word, "You want to die, I''ll be waiting!" Saying this, Lin Tian scoffed, flung his hand, and quickly left. Less than ten minutes after Lin Tian left, a police car suddenly stopped at the entrance of Heavenly Eye. Then four or five police officers quickly ran toward Heavenly Eye. The leader was surprisingly Chen Yixuan. ** Meanwhile, Lin Tian was anxiously waiting outside a hospital room, and at that moment Lin Tian''s parents also hurried over. Such a major incident naturally couldn''t be kept from his parents. Aside from Lin Tian''s parents, the parents of the other three girls also arrived. After a long wait, the doctor finally came out of the hospital room. Seeing the anxious families waiting outside, the doctor comforted them, "The patient is fine, just drugged with some sedative. Resting after a drip will do." Hearing this, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, it''s all right! If something had happened to his sister, Lin Tian surely wouldn''t have let them off. After staying with his sister in the room for an hour, the family was ready to leave after the drip was finished. While waiting, suddenly two police officers walked into the room. Lin Tian glanced at the two officers, looking somewhat surprised. It turned out to be an acquaintance. Lin Tian saw Chen Yixuan in uniform. The instant Lin Tian saw Chen Yixuan, Chen Yixuan also saw him. Upon seeing Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan walked straight up to him and said expressionlessly, "Please come to the police station." "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled bitterly, raised his hands and held them out in front of Chen Yixuan, "Do you want to cuff me?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian somewhat unexpectedly, shook her head, and said, "No need." "Then let''s go," Lin Tian promptly got up. Chapter 84 Beautiful Lady, Please Have a Meal ```"Ah..." Seeing this scene, Lin Tian''s father, Lin Cheng, panicked. "It''s nothing, just recording a statement. If you''re worried, you can come with us," knowing what Lin Cheng was concerned about, Chen Yixuan explained. Worried about Lin Tian, Lin Cheng still followed to the police station. Half an hour later, Chen Yixuan closed her notebook and stood up, "Alright, you can go now." "That''s it?" Lin Tian was somewhat surprised. Chen Yixuan gave Lin Tian a look, "What did you think? Let me tell you, I''ll handle the rest. They won''t seek revenge against you, don''t worry." Lin Tian looked at Chen Yixuan in surprise, as he had been prepared to face retaliation, but he hadn''t expected Chen Yixuan to have resolved the matter on his behalf. It seems Chen Yixuan had some connections that allowed her to influence the other party. Free of trouble, Lin Tian also breathed a sigh of relief and stood up to thank her, "Thanks!" Seeing that Lin Tian''s attitude was sincere, Chen Yixuan nodded with satisfaction, "Go on, and try not to stir up trouble for no reason." What does she mean by that? When have I ever caused trouble? Lin Tian felt dissatisfied when he heard this, but remembering that she had just helped him, he managed to resist talking back. Just as Lin Tian was about to leave the interrogation room, he halted mid-step, his body frozen in place. A look of surprise flashed across Lin Tian''s eyes. Just then, a synthesized electronic voice sounded in his mind: "Task: Help Chen Yixuan find the Jade Buddha. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point." A task, a task has actually appeared? "What''s wrong, aren''t you leaving?" Chen Yixuan, seeing Lin Tian standing there in a daze, frowned. Snapping back to reality, Lin Tian glanced at Chen Yixuan''s neck, and sure enough. Lin Tian remembered seeing a red cord around Chen Yixuan''s neck, and he had even seen the Jade Buddha while in Asia. The Jade Buddha was crystal clear and very beautiful. But now, the red cord around Chen Yixuan''s neck had vanished. Clearly, the Jade Buddha that hung from it was lost. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What are you looking at!" Chen Yixuan became slightly annoyed as Lin Tian gazed at her, not forgetting the ''intrusion'' he had committed previously. "Did you lose your Jade Buddha?" Lin Tian suddenly asked. "What?" Chen Yixuan was startled, then looked at Lin Tian in surprise, "How did you know?" The Jade Buddha was very important to her; it was a gift from her grandfather when she was a child, and she had worn it since then, holding deep sentimental value. But the Jade Buddha had been lost two days before, and she had no idea where it had gone. Even the use of surveillance cameras had failed to locate it. Having been disappointed, she was now surprised to hear news of the Jade Buddha, could it be... With this thought, Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian expectantly. Explore stories on empire Noticing the hope in Chen Yixuan''s eyes, guessing what she was thinking, Lin Tian shook his head, "I just noticed the red cord on your neck was gone, so I asked, I haven''t found it." Chen Yixuan paused for a moment, then her expression showed a hint of disappointment. Seeing the disappointment on her face, Lin Tian gave a slight smile, "Although I haven''t found it, I can help you get it back!" "You? Forget it!" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian dismissively. Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, "Don''t believe me? Remember when I said I''d help you catch a criminal last time?" "Uh..." Chen Yixuan was taken aback, recalling the previous incident. After hesitating for a moment, Chen Yixuan spoke tentatively, "Fine, if you really find it, I''ll treat you to a meal." "No problem, just trust me!" Lin Tian smiled confidently and then quickly turned and left the interrogation room. Watching Lin Tian''s retreating figure, Chen Yixuan shook her head, still somewhat skeptical that Lin Tian could find the Jade Buddha, as she herself didn''t even know when it had been lost. Could he really find it? Chen Yixuan was doubtful. As soon as Lin Tian left the interrogation room, Lin Cheng, who had been anxiously waiting outside, hurried over, "Xiaotian, is everything okay?" "Dad, it''s okay, we can go home now." Lin Tian gave his father a reassuring smile. "Are you sure it''s okay?" Lin Cheng was still somewhat concerned. "Absolutely," Lin Tian responded confidently. "Good, good!" Lin Cheng breathed a sigh of relief. Exiting the Public Security Bureau, Lin Cheng called Shi Qing to learn she and Lin Fang had already returned home, so Lin Cheng and Lin Tian didn''t go to the hospital and instead took a taxi home. Sitting in the back seat of the taxi, Lin Tian closed his eyes and began to focus his attention on the Supernatural Ability System. His gaze swept over the superpower menu and finally rested on one ability: Level 1 Divination Technique, which required one Supernatural Point to exchange. As Lin Tian focused on the Divination Technique, information about it instantly appeared in his Sea of Consciousness. After reading the information carefully, Lin Tian nodded slightly and exchanged for it. With a thought from Lin Tian, one of the four golden Supernatural Points floating above his Sea of Consciousness disappeared, and he instantly felt a warmth throughout his body. The warm sensation was fleeting, and then Lin Tian no longer felt any differences. But Lin Tian knew that he had learned the divination technique. This Level 1 Divination Technique was weak and could only predict trivial matters. Moreover, it couldn''t be used on himself or even on people close to Lin Tian. This was the so-called ''fortune-telling others but not oneself.'' Despite its weakness, the Divination Technique was sufficient to help Chen Yixuan find the Jade Buddha. After returning home and comforting his sister a bit, feeling there were no issues, Lin Tian retired to his room. Sitting on a chair, Lin Tian took out three one-yuan coins from his pocket. Holding the silver coins, he murmured to himself and activated the Divination Technique before tossing them onto the desk. Whoosh~! The three silver coins spun rapidly on the desk, with Lin Tian watching intently. Finally, the coins stopped spinning. Just as they settled, a stream of information appeared in Lin Tian''s mind. As for what the information specifically was, Lin Tian couldn''t quite articulate it; it was ineffable... Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian closed his eyes, thought for a moment, then left his bedroom and told his parents he needed to step out for a bit. Afterward, Lin Tian opened the door and walked out. ``` Lin Tian walked out of the gate of the residential complex, looking around before heading to the right. As for why he chose the right, it was Lin Tian''s intuition that told him he would find the Jade Buddha that way. After walking a certain distance, Lin Tian suddenly stopped at a bus station. Why stop here? It was that indescribable feeling again. Watching the buses pass by one after another, suddenly Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. A number 25 bus was approaching in the distance. When the bus came to a halt, Lin Tian got on. Why get on the bus? It was that same indistinct feeling. This was the marvel of Divination Technique. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian got off the bus. As soon as he disembarked, he looked around and found himself at the City Sports Square. "Could the Jade Buddha be here?" Lin Tian wondered, and then followed his feelings forward. After a few steps, Lin Tian suddenly felt that the Jade Buddha was not far away. Lin Tian walked slowly into the sports square and then towards the basketball court. As he walked, suddenly, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks, his gaze fixed on a young man wearing a white basketball uniform. Lin Tian had a strong feeling that the Jade Buddha was on him. He then quickened his pace towards the young man. With one glance, indeed, he saw a red cord around the young man''s neck. Seeing the cord, a sudden realization flashed through Lin Tian''s mindthe Jade Buddha must be on his neck. Thinking this, Lin Tian approached him and said calmly, "Did you pick up a Jade Buddha?" Wang Hao, who was watching the basketball game, was about to curse when someone blocked his view, but Lin Tian''s words made him pause and his insult retracted. After a moment of silence and a glance at Lin Tian, Wang Hao''s face flashed with impatience, "What Jade Buddha? I don''t know what you''re talking about, get lost!" Lin Tian didn''t budge, calmly looking at him, "What you''re wearing around your neck is it." "****, are you looking for trouble?" Wang Hao stood up in anger. His 1.8 meters height seemed quite oppressive as he stood. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he extended his hand, demanding coldly, "Give it to me!" Although Lin Tian hadn''t intended to use force, he pondered whether it was necessary now. If he wouldn''t give it, Lin Tian was ready to snatch it by force! Though Wang Hao appeared defiant, he was somewhat uneasy inside because indeed, he had picked up the Jade Buddha. But he didn''t want to hand it over, so he said with a scowl, "This is my thing; what nonsense are you talking about?" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, his face emotionless, "The Jade Buddha I dropped has a ''moon'' carved on the back. If it''s there, give it to me." "Uh..." Wang Hao was speechless because there really was a moon character on the back of the Jade. This convinced him that Lin Tian was telling the truth. However, Wang Hao had no intention of handing it over and waved his hand impatiently, "Get lost, there''s no ''moon'' character." Lin Tian''s face grew cold; his patience had worn thin. Since the other party was being uncooperative, Lin Tian had no intention of showing any more mercy. With that thought, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward and reached out abruptly. "What are you doing?" Wang Hao tried to grab Lin Tian''s hand. But he couldn''t catch him; Lin Tian grabbed the red cord around his neck and pulled hard! Snap! Lin Tian instantly broke the red cord. Lin Tian snatched the Jade Buddha and inspected it in his palm for a while, nodding slightly; it was indeed Chen Yixuan''s. "Damn it!" Wang Hao came back to his senses and wanted to rush over to fight. Lin Tian looked up and kicked out directly, knocking the other man to the ground. Then, with a faint glance, Lin Tian turned and left. "Don''t appreciate kindness!" Lin Tian thought to himself as he walked away. After getting the Jade Buddha, Lin Tian didn''t rush to return it to Chen Yixuan but went home first. Lin Tian stayed at home for three days, feeling that his sister had recovered from the shadow of the incident, and then he decided to complete Chen Yixuan''s mission. Lin Tian went to his room, took out the Jade Buddha, and walked out of his house towards the Public Security Bureau. Half an hour later, Lin Tian stood outside the Public Security Bureau, idly flipping the Jade Buddha in his hand. The Jade Buddha was beautiful, smooth and ice-cold to the touch, with a hint of intoxicating green. It looked expensive. Lin Tian turned the Buddha over. The back of the Jade Buddha indeed had a ''moon'' character, though in traditional Chinese script. Lin Tian knew about the character on the back through his clairvoyant ability. After waiting a while longer, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened as Chen Yixuan came out. At that moment, Chen Yixuan was talking with a colleague as they walked out of the Public Security Bureau''s gates. Seeing Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian quickly approached, "Beautiful lady!" Upon seeing Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan paused, excused herself to her colleague, and then walked toward Lin Tian. When she reached Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan frowned and looked at him displeased, "Don''t call me like that, or I''ll arrest you!" Lin Tian pursed his lips and ignored her remark, simply saying, "Do you remember what you said?" "What?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian, puzzled. "You said you''d treat me to a meal!" "What I..." Halfway through her sentence, Chen Yixuan remembered something and looked at Lin Tian in shock, "You found my Jade Buddha?" Lin Tian smiled mischievously, stretched out his clenched hand, and then slowly opened it, "What do you think?" Seeing the familiar Jade Buddha in Lin Tian''s palm, Chen Yixuan was stunned. Had he really found it? Watching the bewildered Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian grinned, "Beautiful lady, please treat me to a meal." Chapter 85 What Do You Think? Staring at Lin Tian in a daze, Chen Yixuan reached out to take the Jade Buddha, examining it before saying, "This isn''t fake, is it?"Without speaking, Lin Tian just smiled and watched her. After a careful inspection, especially after seeing the word ''Moon'' engraved on the back, Chen Yixuan finally believed it. Indeed, this was indeed her lost Jade Pendant! Overcome with joy at its recovery, Chen Yixuan looked up at Lin Tian with a beaming smile, "Thank you, this really is my Jade Buddha." "Don''t just talk, what about the big meal you promised?" Lin Tian rolled his eyes. Hearing this, Chen Yixuan was at a loss for words and snorted coldly, "I''ll treat you tonight, I don''t have time right now. What''s your phone number? Tell me." "186..." Lin Tian then gave his phone number to Chen Yixuan. Thereafter, Chen Yixuan dialed Lin Tian''s number in front of him, and then said, "Okay, wait for my call tonight, I''m busy right now." With that, she turned and left. "Hey, what time tonight?" Lin Tian shouted from behind. "Eight o''clock!" Chen Yixuan''s voice came from a distance. Muttering to himself, Lin Tian complained, "What an attitude." Muttering under his breath, Lin Tian began to focus his attention inside his mind. As Lin Tian concentrated, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in his mind, "Task: Help Chen Yixuan find the Jade Buddha completed, reward one Supernatural Point." As the voice finished, Lin Tian discovered a golden Supernatural Point suddenly appearing in his mind. Looking at the four Supernatural Points floating in his mind, Lin Tian thought to himself, "I used one point earlier, and now I''ve got another, making it four again just right." Just like before, Lin Tian still had four Supernatural Points. It might have seemed like he hadn''t made a profit, but he had gained a Divination Technique Superpower. That was his real gain. "Not bad at all, I got a Divination Technique Superpower." Lin Tian was quite interested in this Superpower, even though it seemed not very useful at first glance, but who knows once it''s elevated to a high level. Looking down at his phone, Lin Tian saw that there was still time to spare, so he decided to head home first. Then, Lin Tian turned around and left, humming a song as he walked away: "I smile proudly, oh, I smile proudly..." At seven o''clock in the evening, Chen Yixuan called on time, "Hey, where are you? I''ll come and pick you up!" "I''m at home. Do you know where I live?" "I''ll be there soon, come outside." Having taken Lin Tian''s statement before, Chen Yixuan naturally knew where he lived. When Lin Tian stepped out of the residential complex''s entrance, it took only a few minutes before a black jeep stopped in front of him. "Get in!" A sharp command suddenly came from the driver''s seat. Lin Tian was somewhat startled as he looked inside at Chen Yixuan driving. After a moment of surprise, he opened the door and got in. Sitting in the passenger seat, Lin Tian turned his head and looked at Chen Yixuan somewhat baffled, "Why are you driving this car?" "What, I can''t?" Chen Yixuan didn''t even turn her head as she started the car. "No!" After a moment of hesitation, Lin Tian shook his head. In Lin Tian''s mind, he imagined Chen Yixuan would show up in a small sedan. Who would have thought she''d arrive in a black jeep instead? This wildly adventurous vehicle was not typically favored by girls. Of course, thinking about Chen Yixuan''s character, Lin Tian had a sudden realization. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Twenty minutes later, Chen Yixuan pulled over at a street food stall with her car. "Get out!" Chen Yixuan unbuckled her seatbelt and said. After getting out of the car, Lin Tian looked at the street food stall in surprise and turned to Chen Yixuan with a puzzled expression, "This isn''t the ''feast'' you were talking about, is it?" "A feast, the meal of a street food stall is naturally a feast." Chen Yixuan gave Lin Tian a glance and headed towards the street food stall. My god... Lin Tian was so exasperated he almost spit blood, this was what she called a feast... "Boss, give me a grilled snails and a braised carp! The usual for everything else," Chen Yixuan called out as soon as they walked in. Helpless, Lin Tian had no choice but to follow her in. Half an hour later, Lin Tian nodded with satisfaction, "The taste is really good, who would have thought this place would have such a tasty street food stall." "Right? I didn''t trick you, did I!" Chen Yixuan stretched out her hand and sucked on a snail, looking somewhat smug. "Not bad!" Lin Tian wiped his hands and picked up a piece of braised pork with his chopsticks, biting into it! Fatty but not greasy! "Hmm, very good!" Lin Tian chewed on the braised pork with big bites, speaking with a muffled voice, his face full of satisfaction. Just as they were nearly done eating and Lin Tian thought about taking a rest, suddenly a noisy dispute erupted, "Damn it! Just apologizing is enough? Lick it clean for me!" Lin Tian was startled and looked up. After listening for a while, Lin Tian figured out what was going on. It turned out that a young man accidentally knocked over a table of beer, spilling it on the leg of one of the people there. And even though the young man was apologizing, it seemed the group at the table had drunk too much, wouldn''t let it go easily, and actually demanded the young man lick it clean. Lin Tian didn''t want to get involved in this matter and, after watching for a while, continued to lower his head to eat. But just as Lin Tian lowered his head to eat, he noticed that Chen Yixuan, who had been sitting on the ground, had already gotten up. Lin Tian looked up and was stunned to see Chen Yixuan walking straight towards that table. After a moment of shock, Lin Tian shook his head helplessly. Worried something might happen to Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian also got up and walked over. With a stern face, Chen Yixuan arrived in the middle of the noisy group, walked up to the table, slammed her hand down, and shouted, "Fat Head Seven, do you want to go back inside?" "F*ck, I..." The man started to roar with fury and looked up to curse, but as soon as he looked up, he saw Chen Yixuan''s icy face. Seeing Chen Yixuan, Fat Head Seven sobered up instantly from his drunken stupor, hurriedly stood up, and said with an awkward smile, "Officer Chen..." "What are you trying to do?" Chen Yixuan asked with a cold voice and a frosty face. "Nothing, nothing at all!" Fat Head Seven said with an awkward smile. Then he turned around and gently patted the young man on the shoulder with a friendly smile, "Bro, my apologies, I got dizzy from drinking some horse piss, sorry about that, really sorry!" Seeing how quickly the man''s attitude had done a 180, the young man was stunned. "Don''t cause trouble!" Chen Yixuan coldly glared at Fat Head Seven and turned to leave. "Okay, okay!" Fat Head Seven quickly nodded in agreement. As she turned around, Chen Yixuan saw Lin Tian and looked at him strangely, "How come you''re here?" "Nothing much," Lin Tian said with an awkward smile. It seemed that Chen Yixuan was more impressive than he had imagined. She simply didn''t need his help. After the two of them returned to their seats, Lin Tian watched the group of people who were in a hurry to pay and leave, and he asked Chen Yixuan with some curiosity, "I didn''t expect you to be so capable!" "It''s nothing," said Chen Yixuan with a faint smile. She seemed not to take it to heart and wasn''t keen on elaborating. Through this scene, Lin Tian also came to realize that Chen Yixuan was not simple. Could someone ordinary have scared that group away with just a few words? Twenty minutes later, they finished eating. Lin Tian wiped his mouth with a napkin, stretched contentedly as he got up, and said with a smile, "I''ve had my fill. What are your plans? Want to take a walk together?" Chen Yixuan thought for a moment and then nodded, "Alright, I don''t have anything else to do today anyway." "Then let''s go." After paying the bill, the two of them walked out of the eatery, strolling shoulder to shoulder. After a moment''s hesitation, Chen Yixuan turned her head and looked at Lin Tian, "I haven''t thanked you for saving my life last time." "Ah, it was nothing!" Lin Tian was momentarily stunned, then responded. "I saw the news a few days ago, I couldn''t believe that you were also the top scorer of the college entrance examination! I was really surprised when I saw it was you," Chen Yixuan said curiously, looking at Lin Tian. "What did you think?" Lin Tian said with a light smile, "Did you think I was the type of student who fights and causes trouble every day, who drinks and smokes without a care?" "To tell you the truth, I actually did think that way." "Besides being a bit of a flirt, everything else about me is pretty good." "A bit of a flirt? You''re a huge womanizer. Just thinking about it makes me angry!" Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes as if the thought of it bothered her. "It''s just a man being a man," Lin Tian chuckled. ... Walking leisurely on the sidewalk, the two chatted idly. "Hmm, what''s wrong?" Walking along, Lin Tian noticed Chen Yixuan suddenly stop, as though she was looking at something. Lin Tian looked in the direction of Chen Yixuan''s gaze with confusion and soon spotted a middle-aged man wearing a duckbill cap ahead. It was summer, cool in the evening, yet the man was strangely wearing a hat at this time of night. Chen Yixuan stared intently at the man ahead, not replying to Lin Tian, as if pondering something. After a moment of thought, Chen Yixuan briskly walked forward. Finding Chen Yixuan approaching, the man in the duckbill cap seemed to sense something and quickly turned to leave. Noticing his action, Chen Yixuan immediately rushed forward. As Chen Yixuan charged at him, the man also started to run away quickly. "Stop right there!" Chen Yixuan no longer concealed her presence and shouted commandingly. But the man did not heed her and ran even faster. "Stop right there!" Chen Yixuan hastily pursued. "This..." Lin Tian watched in astonishment as Chen Yixuan quickly took up the chase, and in the blink of an eye, Chen Yixuan had disappeared from sight, as had the man she was chasing. Lin Tian stood there, dazed, and after a moment''s thought, he pieced together why this had happened. Perhaps that man was a criminal, and Chen Yixuan must have spotted him, which is why she went after him. "She''s really something else!" Lin Tian looked somewhat helplessly at the now empty space where he was left all alone. "What should I do now?" Lin Tian muttered to himself. After pondering for a while, Lin Tian took out three coins from his pocket. Holding three silver coins in his hand, Lin Tian tossed them. Clatter! The silver coins spun rapidly on the ground. The moment the coins stopped, a wave of enigmatic information transferred into Lin Tian''s mind. Sensing the information in his mind, Lin Tian quickly started running forward. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian stopped at the entrance of a dark alley, waiting quietly. After waiting five minutes, a figure slowly approached from a distance. Wang Bing walked leisurely towards the alley, thinking smugly to himself, "Damn, that wench thinks she can catch up with me? Dream on. But it seems I can''t go out for a while now, need to lay low for some time." Considering his next steps, Wang Bing walked slowly into the alley. With his strong anti-surveillance capabilities, he believed no one could find him at this time. He thought himself to be completely safe. But just as he stepped out of the alley, he froze. He stared blankly at the young man standing before him. Explore stories at empire He remembered this boy was the one standing with that girl. How was he here? And it seemed as if he had been waiting here for some time. How was that possible? Looking at his shocked expression, Lin Tian said with a smile, "I''ve been waiting for you for a long time." After a brief stupor, Wang Bing realized what was happening, scanned his surroundings to see it was just Lin Tian, then a flash of murderous intent crossed his face and he charged swiftly towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian smiled faintly, ready for his opponent to come closer. A few seconds later, Lin Tian glanced at Wang Bing, now lying on the ground powerless, and cheerfully dialed Chen Yixuan''s number, "Hello, beauty." Five or six minutes later, Chen Yixuan ran over, gasping for breath. Looking at Wang Bing who was immobile on the ground, Chen Yixuan stared at Lin Tian in shock, "Did you really catch him?" "What do you think?" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. Chapter 86 Chicken Flavored Carrots "How did you manage to catch him?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian in astonishment.Lin Tian shrugged helplessly, "After you left, I just wandered around, and then I happened to meet him here. Later, he tried to attack me, so I had no choice but to overpower him." "Really?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian with a skeptical face, thinking it was too coincidental. "Of course," Lin Tian nodded as if it were a matter of course. Despite the far-fetched excuse, what did it matter? Lin Tian didn''t want to spend so much time concocting a perfect excuse. A barely passable one to deal with her was enough. "Beep beep..." A series of urgent siren sounds came from outside. Upon hearing the sirens, Lin Tian was startled and looked at Chen Yixuan somewhat surprised. Noticing the expression on Lin Tian''s face, Chen Yixuan explained, "He is a high-level fugitive wanted by the Public Security Bureau. After I lost him, I had already informed my colleagues. I also shared my location with them when I arrived. They should be here by now." Lin Tian glanced outside and already noticed that the siren had stopped, obviously, the police car had come to a halt. Not wanting to deal with the police, Lin Tian then looked at Chen Yixuan with a smile, "Beauty, I''ve helped you out again, shouldn''t you treat me to a meal?" "Didn''t I treat you already?" "This time is this time, last time was last time!" "Fine, I''ll contact you later!" "This time, I want something fancy!" Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes somewhat helplessly, "Okay!" "Should I leave now?" Seeing figures rapidly approaching from a distance, Lin Tian didn''t plan to meet with those policemen and quickly walked outside. As he passed by Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian sneakily reached out and pinched Chen Yixuan''s pert buttocks! Smack! Lin Tian pinched and ran away swiftly before Chen Yixuan could react. Having her buttocks pinched, Chen Yixuan was stunned for a moment, then furiously shouted at Lin Tian''s quickly departing back, "Kid, I won''t let you off!" "Feels nice, haha!" Lin Tian''s hearty laughter carried from afar. After running a distance, Lin Tian slowed down, looked at his right hand, and muttered, "Feels really nice!" ** Three days later, just when Lin Tian thought Chen Yixuan had forgotten about treating him to a meal, her call came through. Staring at the number on the phone screen, Lin Tian was startled for a moment, then answered the call with a chuckle, "Beauty, is it time to treat me to a meal?" "Hmph, you still have the nerve to say that!" Chen Yixuan''s cold snort came through the phone. "What''s wrong?" Lin Tian knowingly asked. "You..." Chen Yixuan opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing, as she couldn''t just say she was upset because you groped my buttocks. She couldn''t bring herself to say it, so she just huffed, "Are you free this afternoon? If you are, I''ll treat you to a meal, and if not, consider my debt to you paid!" If it weren''t for the fact that this incident had moved her closer to a promotion, Chen Yixuan wouldn''t bother dealing with Lin Tian, the little lecher. Although surprised that Chen Yixuan was still willing to treat him to a meal, Lin Tian readily agreed, "I''m free, I''m very free." "Good, I''ll contact you later!" saying this, Chen Yixuan abruptly ended the call. Staring at his phone that continued to buzz, Lin Tian smirked, "Such a tough attitude!" "Oh well, considering you''re a beauty, I''ll forgive you!" Lin Tian consoled himself. At four in the afternoon, Chen Yixuan called to say she had arrived at the entrance of Lin Tian''s residential complex. Lin Tian then hurriedly ran down, not quickly, because, from Chen Yixuan''s tone, if she didn''t see someone in five minutes, she was going to leave. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian shut the car door with a snap and cheerfully said. Afterward, Chen Yixuan led Lin Tian to a place called ''Binjiang Hotel'' and stopped. After getting out of the car, Lin Tian looked up at the hotel and nodded. This must be a three-star hotel, its decor definitely blew the previously visited food stall out of the water. It seemed Chen Yixuan really did bring him to a fancy place. After parking the car, the two headed to the hotel lobby. As they entered the lobby, Lin Tian saw a display stand outside the hotel. Lin Tian glanced at it; it seemed to be a request for high-level chefs or something. Lin Tian glanced at it and didn''t pay much attention, then walked inside. Inside the hotel, they ordered food, ate, and everything was quite ordinary. However, it was a bit subdued this time, possibly because Chen Yixuan was really a bit upset, and she barely interacted with Lin Tian. "Hey, you''re not really upset, are you?" Lin Tian took a bite of greens and curiously looked at Chen Yixuan, who was keeping a straight face across from him. Chen Yixuan glared at Lin Tian without responding. After swallowing the greens in his mouth, Lin Tian propped his chin with his hand and looked at Chen Yixuan sincerely, "Has anyone ever told you that you actually look quite adorable when you roll your eyes?" "What are you talking about!" Chen Yixuan glared at Lin Tian. "Beauty, even your glare has a unique charm!" Lin Tian beamed at Chen Yixuan, his face enraptured. Beaten by Lin Tian''s comment, Chen Yixuan no longer kept her stern face but merely glared at him again and scolded, "You little brat, watch your mouth." "Am I little? Where am I little?" saying this, Lin Tian humorously flexed his biceps, raising his eyebrows and winking at Chen Yixuan, "Is this little?" "Pfft~!" Stunned by Lin Tian''s comically amusing gesture, Chen Yixuan nearly spit out her juice. ... Thus, with Lin Tian purposely lightening the mood, Chen Yixuan finally relaxed a lot, and by the end of the meal, she no longer seemed angry with Lin Tian. After the meal, they rested for a while, then got up to leave the hotel. Just as Lin Tian stood up, his eyes suddenly lit up. His eyes gleaming, Lin Tian stared at a girl ahead. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not far in front of Lin Tian, a girl with long hair, dressed in a white suit and white trousers, was walking toward the back of the hotel counter. "Such a beautiful girl!" The moment Lin Tian saw the girl, his eyes lit up. This girl gave Lin Tian a very clean impression, just like the first ray of sunlight in the morning. Chen Yixuan, curious, followed Lin Tian''s gaze and took a glance at the girl, Chen Yixuan was also startled. Such an elegant girl. Although Chen Yixuan found the girl very beautiful, she was very displeased with Lin Tian''s behavior and kicked him, exclaiming, "Pervert, what are you looking at! Let''s go." "It''s not like I''m the only one looking," Lin Tian retorted with a pout, then followed Chen Yixuan outside. At the moment the girl appeared, many men in the hotel had turned their gazes towards her. "It''s normal for others to look, but you, you pervert, just stop polluting others'' view!" While walking out, Chen Yixuan disdainfully turned her head and glanced back at Lin Tian. Turning her head, Chen Yixuan was stunned. Lin Tian, who had just been behind her, was gone. Looking up, Chen Yixuan exploded in anger. Lin Tian had actually walked straight towards the girl. "What are you doing!" Chen Yixuan frowned and hurried over. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was browsing the information in his mind. Just then, a synthetic electronic voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission: Help Li Jing win the championship of the King of Cooking Contest. Reward: Two Superpower Points." Suddenly receiving the mission, Lin Tian was startled, but upon seeing the reward, he was delighted. Two Superpower Points were quite a generous reward. Continue your journey on empire Naturally, Lin Tian decided to complete the mission. After reviewing the mission in his mind, he walked straight towards the girl. At that time, the girl was at the counter talking to the hotel staff. Looking at her, it seemed she was one of the hotel staff, likely a manager. Lin Tian walked over leisurely and stopped at the counter, calling out, "Are you hiring chefs here?" Following the receipt of the mission, Lin Tian naturally thought of the recruitment sign he had seen when he first came in. "Yes, but we''re looking for high-level chefs" The staff member at the counter looked skeptically at Lin Tian. Lin Tian looked too young, barely in his twenties. Such a person hardly met their requirements. Lin Tian''s words also caught Li Jing''s attention. After a glance at Lin Tian, Li Jing ignored him. In her view, Lin Tian was not the person she was looking for. At that moment, Lin Tian also looked at Li Jing and said with emphasis, "Am I not the person you''re looking for?" "May I ask where you have worked before, whether you have a chef''s certificate, where you graduated from, and how much work experience you have?" With no choice, the staff member had to ask. "I don''t have any of those, but I am the person you''re looking for," Lin Tian replied straightforwardly. He truly did not have any of such qualifications, and he couldn''t possibly forge fake diplomas. Li Jing, who had been giving instructions to a staff member, frowned upon hearing this and turned towards Lin Tian, her gaze fixed on him as she said, "Sir, you do not meet our requirements, thank you." "How will you know if you don''t try! I''m very talented!" "Please leave, we don''t need you," Li Jing spoke again. "Just try, give me a chance. If it doesn''t work, I''ll leave," Lin Tian insisted, speaking again. "Call security over," Li Jing, tired of dealing with Lin Tian and not even sparing him a glance, turned her head and instructed a staff member nearby. In her eyes, Lin Tian was clearly here to cause trouble! "Hey, what are you doing?" At this moment, Chen Yixuan also came over, frowning as she looked at Lin Tian. Lin Tian turned his head and glanced at Chen Yixuan, smiling, "They''re hiring chefs, and I think I''m quite skilled. I want to try!" "You can cook?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian skeptically. While they were talking, two uniformed security guards quickly approached from outside. "Mr. Li, what''s the matter?" The two security guards asked Li Jing respectfully as they approached. Li Jing glanced at Lin Tian and said blandly, "Are you leaving or not?" "Let me try," Lin Tian replied unflinchingly, not even glancing at the two security guards. "Escort this gentleman out!" Li Jing glanced at Lin Tian blandly, then turned her head and spoke to the two security guards. Immediately, the two security guards approached Lin Tian from both sides, each grabbing one of his hands, intending to drag him away. "What are you doing?" Chen Yixuan frowned at the scene. "Why bother!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, his hand gently shaking as he pulled free, then he wrapped his arms around each of the two security guards. Lin Tian''s grip was so strong that the two security guards'' faces turned ugly in an instant, struggling to break free but utterly unable to escape. Lin Tian looked at Li Jing with a beaming smile, "Give me a chance. If it''s not to your liking, I''ll leave immediately." Li Jing looked at Lin Tian, uncertain, then glanced at the two security guards being held effortlessly by Lin Tian. From the looks on the guards'' faces, they were clearly uncomfortable. Lin Tian''s show of strength clearly demonstrated that he was not simple and certainly not someone that the security guards could handle with force. "Really, just give me one chance," Lin Tian''s sincere tone came again. After glancing at the two security guards, Li Jing nodded, "Okay, if it doesn''t work out, please leave." "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded cheerfully and then let go of his hands. As soon as Lin Tian released them, the two security guards frantically shook their hands, took a deep breath, and then looked at Lin Tian as if he were a monster. "Let''s go, I can make stir-fried radishes taste like chicken!" Lin Tian said confidently with a slight smile. Carrots with a chicken flavor? Li Jing pursed her lips, thinking if it weren''t for Lin Tian''s display of terrifying strength and fear that he might cause trouble, she wouldn''t bother dealing with him. And carrots that taste like chicken? How could that be possible, Li Jing had never heard of anyone who could achieve that. This man must be out of his mind! Li Jing thought to herself. Yet, Lin Tian looked utterly confident. Chapter 87 I am Lin Tian Since Lin Tian had made a promise, Li Jing naturally let Lin Tian give it a try, which also gave her a good reason to refuse him later.Li Jing had decided that once Lin Tian was done cooking, she would kick him out. Li Jing did not believe Lin Tian could cook anything tasty; she just thought he was here to cause trouble. If Lin Tian continued to bother her after cooking, Li Jing was ready to call the police. She had even informed her subordinates about it. "Let''s go!" With a casual glance at Lin Tian, Li Jing led the way to the kitchen. Lin Tian followed with a smile, seeing Li Jing''s expression and knowing she did not believe in him. However, it didn''t matter. Soon, Lin Tian would make her believe. He was confident about it, especially after checking his superpower in his mind again. So, the group headed to the kitchen. Out of curiosity, Chen Yixuan also followed. She was dying to know. Lin Tian was going to cook, and he even dared to be so bold in someone else''s hotel? Was Lin Tian actually skilled or just there to fool around? Chen Yixuan mostly believed the latter; a young man, not even twenty, couldn''t possibly have good culinary skills, especially since it wasn''t in his family genes. Filled with various curiosities, Chen Yixuan walked over as well. Minutes later, Li Jing and Lin Tian arrived at the hotel kitchen. Inside, Li Jing stopped, turned around, and looked indifferently at Lin Tian, "Make it quick." The sudden arrival of Li Jing with a group caught everyone in the kitchen off guard, looking at Li Jing strangely. Seeing the reaction of the people inside, the staff members who came with Li Jing quickly began to explain in a low voice. Hearing the staff''s explanations, the chefs inside gave Lin Tian peculiar looks. From Lin Tian''s appearance, they did not think he was any master chef; after all, compared to Lin Tian, he was too young, looking just like a teenager. And Lin Tian claimed he could make stir-fried radish taste like chicken? How is that done? Anyway, they had never heard of such a thing. Could it involve some special ingredients? Unoptimistic? All chefs were skeptical of Lin Tian, many viewing the situation simply as a spectacle, eager to see Lin Tian embarrass himself. Realizing many chefs had come to watch, Li Jing glanced over and said loudly, "Go about your business, Mr. Lin, come here for a moment." "Ah, okay!" Mr. Lin was a man in his forties, the chef in charge of the hotel. "Mr. Lin, later you will evaluate this gentleman''s cooking," Li Jing said indifferently after glancing at Lin Tian. "Ah, alright!" Mr. Lin nodded repeatedly, then glanced at Lin Tian. "Begin then, need any help?" Li Jing asked indifferently, looking at Lin Tian again. After a glance, Lin Tian saw the red radishes in the basket and shook his head, "No need." "Then begin." Lin Tian didn''t waste words and headed straight for the stove. Reaching the basket, Lin Tian picked up three red radishes and peeled them. Then Lin Tian took a kitchen knife and began to prepare to shred them. Seeing Lin Tian start, everyone''s gaze turned to him. Even the chefs who were cooking snuck peeks at Lin Tian. Knife skills! A high-level chef certainly has good knife skills. If Lin Tian had bragged so much, surely if he was skilled, his knife skills would be good too. Even Mr. Lin looked towards Lin Tian. And the moment Lin Tian started, Mr. Lin shook his head subconsciously! Poor! Such poor knife skills! Not to mention a chef''s level, Lin Tian''s knife skills were not even as good as a regular housewife. Merely cutting radish strips, Lin Tian seemed clumsy, with strips both thick and thin, extremely uneven. Seeing this scene, Mr. Lin outright dismissed Lin Tian''s culinary skills. Seeing Lin Tian awkwardly cutting radish strips, Li Jing smirked, already sure that Lin Tian was just causing trouble. However, having promised Lin Tian, Li Jing did not halt him and just let him continue. But Li Jing no longer held any hopes for Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian struggle even with cutting carrots, the chefs watching covertly began to buzz with discussions. Lin Tian naturally heard their discussions, though he couldn''t say much. He just complained inwardly, "Damn, I''m cutting well enough, how can it be so bad!" Although Lin Tian''s carrot cuts were uneven, they were still okay compared to his peers. At least sometimes Lin Tian did cook at home. Ignoring those voices, Lin Tian finished cutting the radish and then prepared some green onions. Next, Lin Tian rinsed the pot and poured in some oil. Watching the oil slowly heat up, Lin Tian focused his attention inside his mind and opened the superpower menu. His gaze swept across, and Lin Tian''s eyes stopped directly on a superpower: Level 1 Cooking Skills. It required one Supernatural Point to exchange. The moment Lin Tian focused on it, the information about Cooking Skills superpower was instantly fed into his mind. After reading it again, Lin Tian immediately exchanged it. With a thought by Lin Tian, a warm flow flashed through his body, and he knew he had successfully exchanged his superpower. Seeing the oil was ready, Lin Tian put the shredded carrots in and started to stir-fry. As Lin Tian moved, wisps of invisible smoke-like energy flowed from the spatula in his hand into the pot, infusing into the carrots. Lin Tian stir-fried, and seeing the carrots were half-cooked, he added some salt and continued to stir-fry. Seeing Lin Tian''s actions, everyone secretly shook their heads. Damn, showing off such mediocre skills! It''s just a simple home-cooked dish, after all! But Lin Tian didn''t care and continued stir-frying, then he poured in some soy sauce, fried it for a while longer, removed it from the heat, and sprinkled some green onions on top. "Done!" Lin Tian said, smiling at Li Jing. Li Jing watched Lin Tian wordlessly and shook her head before turning to Lin and said, "Lin, please have a taste." "Alright, sure." Despite not holding much hope for Lin Tian''s cooking skills, Lin still grabbed a pair of chopsticks and picked up the plate. Everyone''s gaze shifted towards Lin. As he put the carrot in his mouth and chewed, Lin was instantly stunned. The casual expression on his face disappeared, and he incredulously chewed a few more times quickly. Then his eyes widened, he slowly lowered his head, and looked in disbelief at the plate of seemingly ordinary carrots. How could this be? This taste... Everyone was taken aback by Lin''s expression. Seeing Lin''s dazed expression, someone murmured, "Could it be that it''s too awful? Did it stun Lin?" Li Jing also looked at Lin curiously. After hesitating for a while and seeing that Lin didn''t speak, Li Jing had no choice but to ask, "Lin, how is it?" Lin didn''t respond to Li Jing but reached out with his chopsticks again and took another bite of the carrots. Lin chewed the carrots quickly, closing his eyes as if savoring something. And Lin''s expression seemed somewhat... enraptured? Enraptured? Thinking of that, everyone was stunned. How could it be possible? The ugly carrots Lin Tian cooked enraptured the master chef Lin? Despite doubts, Lin''s expression indeed looked enraptured. Everyone stared at Lin, dumbfounded. After a while, Li Jing couldn''t wait any longer and had to ask again, "Lin, how is it?" It seemed Li Jing''s words snapped Lin out of it. Lin opened his eyes, glanced at Li Jing, then at the smiling Lin Tian, and finally lowered his head to look at the plate of shredded carrots and sighed, "So delicious!" So delicious? Everyone was stunned, staring at him in disbelief. Had they heard wrong? This simple carrot dish is delicious? "What?" Li Jing said in astonishment. Confused, she stared at Lin, wondering if she had heard wrong. Lowering his head to look at the carrots again, Lin shook his head and sighed, "Delicious, too delicious, and I can even taste the chicken flavor!" Chicken flavor? At this remark, the room fell silent! Everyone remembered what Lin Tian had said earlier, that he wanted to stir-fry carrots to taste like chicken. Could it really be... But how could that be possible? "Really?" Li Jing looked at Lin, shocked. Even Chen Yixuan by the side was stunned? How could this be? After a moment, Li Jing grabbed a pair of chopsticks and took a bite herself. Li Jing placed the carrot in her mouth and chewed, instantly freezing, her eyes wide open in disbelief. Li Jing chewed a few more times quickly, and the flavor lingered in her mouth! Chicken flavor! She actually tasted stir-fried chicken. Beyond the chicken flavor, there was also the crisp and refreshing taste of the carrots! Delicious! Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Li Jing had never tasted such delicious carrots! No, this could no longer just be called carrots. Seeing Li Jing''s expression, an intensely curious Chen Yixuan couldn''t wait, and after a while, as Li Jing was still somewhat stunned, Chen Yixuan eagerly grabbed a pair of chopsticks and picked up a piece of carrot. Upon tasting it, Chen Yixuan was also stunned. Chen Yixuan looked at the carrots on the plate with a face full of disbelief, as if she had seen a ghost. After a moment, Li Jing put down her chopsticks, took a deep breath, and walked over to Lin Tian, bowing apologetically, "I''m sorry, I didn''t recognize greatness before. Could we talk in my office?" "Of course," Lin Tian said with a slight smile. Lin Tian pulled the somewhat dazed Chen Yixuan, then followed Li Jing to her office. After Li Jing had left, a commotion erupted from the kitchen behind them. "Don''t fight over it, let me try, let me try!" "Damn, it really tastes like chicken, how is that possible!" A chorus of astonished voices followed. ** Half an hour later, Lin Tian and Chen Yixuan walked out of Binjiang Hotel. As they left the hotel, a look of disbelief still lingered on Chen Yixuan''s face. Reaching the parking lot, after getting into the car, Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian incredulously, "How could you stir-fry carrots and make them taste like chicken, and make them so delicious! It''s unbelievable!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows smugly, "Others might not be able to, but who am I? I''m Lin Tian, with me, anything is possible! Haha..." Enjoy new chapters from empire .............................. Chapter 88 Im Just That Awesome Seeing Lin Tian''s proud face, Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes, started the car, and said, "Make me a grand meal when you''re free!""I''m very expensive!" "Expensive my foot. I haven''t even settled accounts with you, and you''re talking about money..." "Tch..." They teased each other along the way, and half an hour later, Chen Yixuan dropped Lin Tian off at his doorstep. Then, the two said goodbye. In the following days, Lin Tian visited the Binjiang Hotel a few more times. He mainly cooked to convince those who didn''t believe in him. After showing off a few of his skills, Lin Tian had won over everyone in the hotel, just waiting for the Chef King competition three days later. This Chef King competition was hosted by the Wu''an City TV station. Initially, the Binjiang Hotel planned to have Lin, the head chef, lead, but now it was naturally Lin Tian. However, Lin Tian had made it clear to the hotel that he only wanted to participate in the show, and he would leave after helping the hotel win the Chef King championship. He wouldn''t work at the hotel. Although the hotel really wanted to keep Lin Tian, they had no choice but to agree. For Lin Tian, he was actually just looking to claim the reward from a task related to Li Jing. Two days passed, and there was only one day left until the day of the Chef King competition. That afternoon, Lin Tian checked his pockets and realized he had no cash left, so he decided to go to the bank''s ATM downstairs to withdraw some money. "What are you going to do?" Shi Qing, who was watching TV at home, saw her son getting ready to go out and asked. "Just taking a walk!" Lin Tian replied casually and then started putting on his shoes to go out. Shi Qing glanced at him and didn''t bother to respond. After Lin Tian''s college entrance exam, Shi Qing had been less strict with him. She believed Lin Tian was already an adult and could have his own freedom. Walking out of the residential complex, Lin Tian headed to the right. About two hundred meters from the residential complex, there was a CCB ATM. Upon arriving at the ATM, Lin Tian found that both machines were already lined up with people. "What day is it today, so many people!" Lin Tian muttered under his breath as he started to line up at the back. There were four or five people ahead of Lin Tian, and he looked around out of boredom. Suddenly, his eyes lit up. Not far ahead of him, a girl with long, flowing hair stood quietly. The girl had long, smooth black hair, wore blue denim hot pants, and her long white legs were exposed. She was about one meter sixty tall with a very thin waist! Her back was beautiful! This was Lin Tian''s first impression. Of course, Lin Tian also knew some people looked like angels from behind but devils from the front. So, even though the girl''s back was beautiful, Lin Tian wasn''t sure she was actually pretty. But admiring the back wasn''t bad either. Lin Tian scrutinized the beautiful back view, suddenly feeling that waiting in line wasn''t so unbearable anymore. When the people in front of him had finished, Lin Tian stepped forward, continuing to queue behind the others. Time slowly passed, and the number of people in front of Lin Tian decreased, but the line with the girl hadn''t moved at all. Lin Tian was somewhat surprised and looked ahead of the girl. At the front of the girl''s line, there was a tall man, about one meter ninety, doing something at the counter but not moving for a long time. As the number of people in front of Lin Tian decreased once more, he took another step forward. Since Lin Tian moved forward and the girl''s line hadn''t, Lin Tian ended up in front of the girl, and he could now see her face. Lin Tian instinctively turned his head and breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, she wasn''t devil-level. Although the girl wasn''t stunningly beautiful like a heavenly immortal, she was quite cute with her chubby, sweet face, especially a black mole at the corner of her mouth, which added a special flavor. After a quick glance at the girl, Lin Tian felt it impolite to keep staring and turned his head away. After a while, it was Lin Tian''s turn to withdraw money, and he took out five thousand in cash. After getting the cash, Lin Tian turned to leave and noticed the burly man still at the neighboring ATM. Lin Tian curiously gave a glance and immediately felt speechless. The burly man, having finished withdrawing money, was now using the ATM as a mirror to adjust his hairstyle. Pouting and shaking his head, Lin Tian didn''t bother with him and turned to leave. Lin Tian had just walked a few steps when suddenly an annoyed voice came from behind him, "Hey, what''s wrong with you? If you''re not withdrawing money, move aside. Can''t you see there''s a line of people waiting behind?" The voice was delicate and quite pleasant to hear. Curious, Lin Tian turned around and saw the girl, her face filled with anger, looking at the man in front of her. I can''t stand it anymore! Song Xiaohui couldn''t hold back any longer. It was bad enough that this man took so long to withdraw his money, but even after that, he didn''t leave. He was still dawdling in front of the machine, even using the ATM''s screen as a mirror. That was too much! Initially, she didn''t want to make a fuss, but this man lingered on without leaving, continuing to dawdle; she just couldn''t stand it anymore. Hearing the voice from behind him, the burly man turned around, leaning his body against the machine, looked Song Xiaohui up and down and said indifferently, "I''m just standing here. What are you gonna do about it?" "You" Song Xiaohui glared at the burly man, at a loss for words. Curse him? She wasn''t good at cursing. Hit him? Not to mention she couldn''t fight, even if she could, facing this man who was over six feet tall, it wouldn''t be feasible. Giving Song Xiaohui a casual glance, the burly man''s mouth curved into a sneer, "If you keep me company tonight, I''ll let you go." "You scoundrel!" Song Xiaohui was furious! I''ve never seen such a person before! Everyone witnessed this conflict unfold, yet no one dared to interfere. The truth was, many were displeased with the burly man, but nobody dared to confront him. Why not? It was because of his intimidating physical stature. Considering the adversary was over six feet tall, confronting him might lead to a disadvantage! So, although internally siding with Song Xiaohui, no one spoke up to help. Shaking his head, Lin Tian decided not to cause trouble and turned to leave. But Lin Tian had just stepped forward when he stopped. A synthetic electronic voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission: Help Song Xiaohui teach Wu Binbin a lesson. Mission reward: One Superpower Point." Hearing the voice in his mind, Lin Tian paused, then slowly turned around. Well, looks like I can''t leave now! This mission definitely needed to be completed. To Lin Tian, this mission seemed quite simple; just a slight lesson to this burly man would earn him a Superpower Point. It was a typical low input, high reward situation! "What''s wrong? Not willing? Then piss off! Stop annoying me!" Wu Binbin examined Song Xiaohui from top to bottom, his face full of disdain. "You" Song Xiaohui looked furiously at Wu Binbin, choked by anger! But Song Xiaohui felt powerless, hoping for someone to verbally support her, even just a bit. Yet, she found that everyone around only watched silently, and no one spoke up in her support. Mainly because Wu Binbin''s intimidating size and presence made others hesitant to get involved. "Sigh!" Taking a deep breath, despite feeling extremely aggrieved, Song Xiaohui decided to let it go. The situation was stronger than the person! "Hey, why are you like this!" Just as Song Xiaohui was about to leave, sulking, a voice suddenly erupted. The sudden sound made everyone pause; all gazes turned towards the source of the voice. They then saw a young boy around eighteen or nineteen years old. Wu Binbin glanced at Lin Tian in surprise, then his eyes turned cold, and he barked, "Get lost!" "You get lost, or should I? I suggest it''s better for you to get lost!" Lin Tian said lightly, looking at him. "Heh" Wu Binbin laughed at Lin Tian''s response and stood up, walking towards him. Wu Binbin''s towering presence was intimidating; seeing him approaching, those in his path quickly stepped aside. Wu Binbin walked up to Lin Tian, bent down, and pointed his finger at Lin Tian''s forehead, pressing down hard. "Kid, you think you''re arrogant, huh? Think you''re tough, huh?" S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Being poked repeatedly on the forehead made Lin Tian frown. Lin Tian''s gaze turned icy, and with a swift movement, he grabbed Wu Binbin''s arm. Lin Tian turned around and executed a shoulder throw! Bang! Wu Binbin''s massive body slammed hard into the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust! Lin Tian''s strength was enormous; Wu Binbin felt his internal organs shift out of place, and couldn''t get up for a while. Looking at Wu Binbin, who couldn''t recover his breath for a moment, Lin Tian sneered, squatted down beside him, slapped his face, and spoke slowly, "That''s how tough I am, what are you gonna do about it!" The scene was utterly silent. Everyone was just staring blankly at Lin Tian. Enjoy new stories from empire Chapter 89 Fierce!So fierce! Lin Tian, who was just 1.7 meters tall, had actually managed to easily throw Wu Binbin, who was 1.9 meters tall, over his shoulder. And his movements were so clean and efficient. Looking at Wu Binbin''s expression, it was obvious he hadn''t recovered from the shock yet. Fierce! Truly too fierce! Just now, everyone had thought Lin Tian was done for, but it turned out to be Lin Tian who subdued him. They had guessed the beginning but not the ending. And just as Lin Tian had thrown Wu Binbin to the ground, a synthetic electronic voice rang out in his mind: "Mission: Assist Song Xiaohui in teaching Wu Binbin a lesson has been completed. Reward: one Superpower Point." "All done," Lin Tian said, clapping his hands and standing up with a smile on his face. That mission was indeed simple. Looking down at Wu Binbin on the ground, he clearly hadn''t regained his composure yet and would need some time to get back up. Seeing this, Lin Tian turned around, smiled at the still somewhat dazed Song Xiaohui, and said, "I''m leaving." With that, without waiting for Song Xiaohui to react, Lin Tian turned and left. Watching Lin Tian''s departing figure, Song Xiaohui was momentarily stunned. Then, glancing at Wu Binbin struggling to get up, she hurriedly followed after him. Staying behind with Wu Binbin after being beaten was not a wise decision. "Hey, wait up!" Song Xiaohui called out to Lin Tian''s retreating figure. Hearing her voice, Lin Tian paused, turned around, and saw Song Xiaohui, wearing white sneakers, hurrying towards him. So, Lin Tian stopped and waited for a while. "Whew!" Out of breath, Song Xiaohui stood in front of Lin Tian: "You left quite quickly!" "Looks like you need more exercise!" Lin Tian said, smiling at the panting girl. After rolling her eyes at Lin Tian and catching her breath, Song Xiaohui expressed her gratitude, "Thank you for this time." "It''s nothing, just lifting a finger!" For Lin Tian, this really was as simple as lifting a finger, and there was even a Superpower Point reward. Why not do it? "No matter what, thank you." Song Xiaohui still expressed her gratitude. "It''s nothing," Lin Tian replied with a light smile. "Have you trained in martial arts?" Song Xiaohui curiously asked. That crisp and efficient shoulder throw had left a deep impression on her. It must be said, that move was indeed very domineering and cool! "Martial arts? A little," Lin Tian replied, laughing it off without further explanation. After chatting for a while, and with Song Xiaohui curious about Lin Tian, and Lin Tian having things to do, they both decided to sit down at a juice bar to talk for a while. An hour later, they parted ways. And as they left, they also exchanged phone numbers. Looking at the phone number in his hand, Lin Tian shook his head helplessly, a resigned look on his face: "Ah, the troubles of being handsome are endless, beauties cry and beg for my contact!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, passersby who walked past him were speechless. Handsome, with that look? Ignoring the eye-rolling bystanders, Lin Tian called He Qianqian''s number, planning to deepen their bond. My troubles, how could you understand? Lin Tian thought self-admiringly. ** A day later, Lin Tian arrived at Binjiang Hotel at the agreed time and then took a car with the hotel staff to the competition venue. In addition to Binjiang Hotel, there were two other hotels participating in the Cooking King competition. In the morning, Lin Tian and his group reached the designated location. When Lin Tian and his colleagues arrived, people from the other two hotels had also come. Seeing Lin Tian and his group enter, many people turned their eyes towards them. Especially toward Lin Tian. Lin Tian scanned the people, but didn''t bother with them. At that moment, a middle-aged man in a chef''s uniform approached Lin Tianyi, one of Lin Tian''s colleagues, and said with a smile, "Lin, I heard that your Binjiang Hotel has brought a young chef? Could it be him?" As he spoke, he looked Lin Tian up and down with a smile, clearly showing disdain: "He doesn''t look like he''s even fully grown!" Feeling annoyed, Lin Tian gave him a glare and retorted unabashedly, "You''re so old you''re losing your hair, but you''re still loitering around!" "What did you say, you little brat?" The man was furious! "I said you''d better hurry home to nurse," Lin Tian said disdainfully, glancing at him before turning and walking away. "You..." The bald man was fuming with rage. He had intended to provoke Lin Tian just to see what he was made of, and now he was the one who was infuriated! This was just a small interlude. After a short rest, the organizers saw that everyone had arrived, and half an hour later, the show officially started recording. With the host''s command, the persons from the other two hotels busied themselves. But there was no movement from Lin Tian''s side. Upon hearing the host announce the start, Lin Tian did not begin preparing the meal. Instead, he found a chair and began to meditate. "Hey, it has started!" Seeing Lin Tian resting at this moment, Li Jing at his side said somewhat anxiously. Lin Tian shook his head slightly and ignored her. Closing his eyes, Lin Tian slowly adjusted his mood. This time, Lin Tian planned to bring out his strongest cooking skills, and all of this depended on his superpower. To perform at his best using his superpower, he had to be in the right state. This was like an ancient Taoist preparing for a ritual by bathing and changing clothes. Lin Tian was also adjusting his state, making sure his spirit, energy, and mind were at their peak. Seeing Lin Tian with closed eyes and cultivating his spirit, Li Jing was anxiously pacing to death on the side. How could she know what Lin Tian was up to? All she saw was Lin Tian staring blankly! The other two hotels, seeing no movement here, shook their heads, unable to understand. They thought the Binjiang Hotel had gone crazy to recruit such a young person. Li Jing paced anxiously back and forth, glancing at Lin Tian from time to time. Fortunately, Lin Tian quickly adjusted his mood. Five minutes later, he opened his eyes and slowly rose to walk toward the stove. Because he had previously instructed so, no one assisted Lin Tian with his cooking. Find adventures on empire Lin Tian didn''t need any assistants; he wanted to do everything himself to make sure the dish would achieve the best effect. Lin Tian slowly got up and went to the stove, where he found the seaweed that had been prepared earlier in a basket. The seaweed hadn''t even been unwrapped, having been bought directly from the supermarket. All the ingredients for the competition were provided by the organizers. Lin Tian''s hands unwrapped the seaweed at an unhurried pace, then he took a large handful and placed it in a basin, slowly washing it. Lin Tian moved slowly, carefully, very focused, as though he were washing something precious. "Is it necessary to be so slow when washing seaweed?" Li Jing muttered speechlessly at Lin Tian''s meticulous actions. What she couldn''t see, however, was the wisp-like energy being emitted from Lin Tian''s body as he washed with concentration. This energy was being slowly transferred from Lin Tian''s hands onto the seaweed he held. Lin Tian washed very carefully and meticulously. Since he aimed to produce the best dish, it was natural to start properly from the beginning. The first time Lin Tian used his superpower to fry a dish, he only processed the food with the spatula while cooking. But now, Lin Tian was processing the vegetables from the very beginning starting with washing. Invisible to others but clear to Lin Tian was the transformation of the seaweed under the nourishment of the wisp-like energy, becoming tougher and glossier, with its color also turning darker. Lin Tian''s motions were focused and slow. It took him a full ten minutes just to wash the seaweed. Then Lin Tian proceeded to wash the tomatoes in the same unhurried and serious manner. Afterward, Lin Tian started to cut the tomatoes. As Lin Tian slowly entered his zone, he reached a self-forgetting realm. What others couldn''t see was the wisp-like energy emanating from all over Lin Tian''s body. This energy was nourishing his ingredients. The competition required cooking three dishes. A soup, a dessert, and a stir-fry. The three dishes Lin Tian chose were extremely simple home cooking. The soup was tomato and egg soup; the dessert, chilled watermelon; the stir-fry, simply fried onions. These were so simple that nearly anyone who could cook knew how to make themno one would usually bring such dishes to a chef competition. But that''s exactly what Lin Tian did. One hour later, as a bell sounded, the host shouted, "Time''s up, please stop what you are doing." Hearing the host''s voice, everyone put down what they were doing. And at that moment, Lin Tian also took a deep breath, coming back to reality. It was done! All three dishes were complete! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although very simple, they had taken Lin Tian a full hour to prepare. After finishing, Lin Tian also felt a wave of fatigue. He knew that it was the result of overusing his superpower. Despite the fatigue, Lin Tian looked at the three dishes before him with great satisfaction. Though the presentation was poor, not even as good-looking as his mother''s cooking. But Lin Tian believed that his dishes would give the judges an unforgettable experience. "Now, let''s have the hostesses carry the dishes prepared by the three hotels outside for the judges to taste." Following the host''s words, hostesses in cheongsams came over carrying trays. Each hostess''s tray contained a small plate, onto which the food for each judge had been portioned off. Of course, they couldn''t let each judge taste from a large pot of soup. The hostess came to Lin Tian''s side and was stunned by the three dishes in front of him. After a moment of surprise, one of the hostesses asked Lin Tian hesitantly, "Is this the dish you''re competing with?" "Yes," Lin Tian nodded as if it was a matter of course. After casting a peculiar glance at Lin Tian, they still proceeded to divide his dishes into eighteen portions using small plates. There were a total of eighteen judges this time. At that moment, the bald man Lin Tian had previously encountered came over. Seeing the dishes on Lin Tian''s table, he burst into laughter, "Kid, are these the dishes you made? Are you sure you''re not here to crack jokes?" Others also noticed Lin Tian''s dishes, leading to a burst of whispered speculation. Lin Tian glanced indifferently at the bald man, choosing not to respond. Unperturbed by Lin Tian''s lack of reaction, the bald man continued, "Tell me, kid, do you even know how to cook? Or did you mistake salt for sugar?" Lin Tian looked at him blandly, lips briefly touching before he ordered, "Shut your beak." Having said that, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered with him anymore and turned to leave. He had to prepare to face the judges'' comments and scoring shortly. Chapter 90 Extraordinary When Lin Tian arrived at the front desk, the host was ready and had called the head chefs from the other two hotels to the front desk as well.Seeing that everything was prepared, the host picked up the microphone and loudly announced, "The tasting round of the Wu''an City Chef King Competition is now starting. Please deliver the soup from contestant number one to the judges." At this point, the host''s expression became somewhat strange. Contestant number one was none other than Lin Tian. And of course, he had seen what Lin Tian had made. At first, he thought Lin Tian had made a mistake, but after Lin Tian confirmed it several times, he finally reluctantly accepted that this was indeed the dish Lin Tian had prepared for the competition. There was no helping it, mainly because the three dishes Lin Tian made were simply not presentable at all! Not to mention their simplicity, they were also not aesthetically pleasing! And when the hostess served Lin Tian''s soup to the judges seated below, the judges immediately erupted into commotion. "What is this? Tomato and seaweed soup?" "What''s going on here?" Murmurs of discussion buzzed below. It wasn''t that such a dish couldn''t be made, but tomato and seaweed soup was just too simplealmost anyone who had just learned to cook could make it. And to think that such a simple soup was brought to a competition, it was simply unbelievable. All comments were buzzing with disbelief and incredulity. Before even starting to eat, they had already given Lin Tian''s dish a poor rating in their hearts. There was no helping it, seeing that it was seaweed soup, their impression really couldn''t be worse. As for the reaction of the judges below, Lin Tian was well-prepared mentally. He wasn''t planning to say anything at first, but after some thought, Lin Tian decided to speak up. After telling the host, Lin Tian took over the microphone and coughed. Following Lin Tian''s cough, the murmurs below gradually died down. They wanted to see what Lin Tian, the head chef, had to say. "Cough!" Clearing his throat, Lin Tian''s gaze swept over the judges, he began to speak slowly, "I know everyone has many opinions about the dish I''ve made, feeling it''s too simple. It should not be presented on such a stage. Many of you must be thinking, what new trick can tomato and seaweed soup have? Isn''t it just the usual? No! I''m here to tell you now, the seaweed soup I''ve made is definitely one you''ve never tasted before! It will exceed your imagination! This will be a meal you''ll never forget!" Lin Tian exuded confidence! Silence! The scene fell into complete silence! After a moment of quiet, the venue became noisy again. "Isn''t that a bit too arrogant? Beyond imagination? Unforgettable forever? Hah" Scoffs of disdain filled the air. Many people thought Lin Tian was bragging. A mere seaweed soup could reach the sky? The host was stunned by Lin Tian''s tone as well, but despite feeling that Lin Tian was being overconfident, the host nevertheless said, "Haha, it seems our contestant number one is very confident. Indeed, the youth have the drive! Alright, now I ask the judges to taste the seaweed soup brought by contestant number one!" Following the host''s words, the judges all started to pick up their spoons to taste. They took a sip with apparent disdain. But quickly, the disdain on their faces vanished. All of them were... stunned. Huh? The host looked at the judges with a puzzled expression. What were those faces? Why all of a sudden? Had they come across something? While the host was still puzzled, those dazed judges snapped out of it and hastily scooped another spoonful of the soup. Some even went as far as pouring all the soup from their bowls directly into their mouths! This The host above watched this scene in disbelief. Enraptured! Still enraptured! All the judges below wore faces of ecstasy! They seemed to be experiencing a legendary delicacy! What was happening? Not only the host, but other people were also confounded by the judges'' reactions. That bald man looked puzzled as well, seeing the judges'' enraptured expressions, he wondered, could seaweed soup be that delicious? Immersed! Enraptured! Li Wen closed her eyes, savoring the taste of the sea. Li Wen was one of the eighteen judges this time. Initially, upon seeing the seaweed soup, Li Wen was also rather dismissive. But after tasting the first spoonful, Li Wen was shocked. What was this sensation? The sea! As the soup touched her tongue, Li Wen actually smelled the sea. It was as if she could smell the damp sea breeze, hear the sound of the waves crashing, and see the fish swimming freely in the blue sea. Discover exclusive tales on empire In that instant, she almost felt as if she had come to the seaside? It was an unbelievable sensation! An indescribable feeling! Extraordinary! Deeply immersed in that sensation, Li Wen gradually came to her senses, and only then did she realize where she was. "Good!" Li Wen exclaimed, her beautiful eyes still flickering with shock. "Good!" "Good!" "It''s so incredible! I can actually smell the scent of the sea!" "It seems I can even hear the sound of seagulls by my ear?" "Incredible! Absolutely incredible!" "Magical, it''s just magical!" Below, a chorus of admiration rose, filled with astonishment! "Uh..." The host was taken aback by the noise of admiration, swallowing and then looking somewhat at a loss. Could the soup really taste that good? To drink soup and smell the sea? And to hear the call of seagulls? Could it be that exaggerated? Not just the host, but others who hadn''t tasted the soup were also staring blankly, full of doubt. Only Lin Tian was smiling as he watched. He knew he had succeeded. Taking a deep breath, though still somewhat shaken, the host continued his duties, announcing loudly according to the agenda, "It seems that everyone can''t stop praising Contestant Number One''s soup, showing that Contestant Number One truly has some skills, indeed. Well, now that we''ve all tasted the soup made by Contestant Number One, let''s please welcome the dish from Contestant Number Two." With the host''s words, the usher began to serve the soup made by Contestant Number Two. Contestant Number Two''s soup was chicken broth. The moment the chicken broth was served, a fragrant aroma filled the air. The soup was golden yellow in color, much more appetizing in appearance than Lin Tian''s seaweed soup. However, despite this, the judges did not expect much, tasting it expressionlessly before urging the next to hurry up. The third contestant''s soup was lotus seed soup. Like the second contestant, the judges just went through the motions before starting to urge for the dish from Contestant Number One. "Bring up Contestant Number One''s dish quickly." "Yes, hurry up!" Ever since they had tasted the seaweed soup, they had immense anticipation for the next two dishes Lin Tian would present. The seaweed soup had surprised them, so what about the next two dishes? Under the judges'' prompting, the usher quickly brought forth Lin Tian''s stir-fried onions. Like the seaweed soup, the stir-fried onions wasn''t visually appealing either. However, the judges didn''t care, and some of them even started to taste it without waiting for the host to announce the start, grabbing chopsticks. Stretching out the chopsticks to pick some up, they chewed it as they put it into their mouths. Li Wen was stunned once again. Li Wen slowly closed her eyes, and after a long moment, a tear slowly slid down her cheek. A hint of sadness flashed across her face... Not only Li Wen, but most of the judges'' tears also involuntarily began to fall. Seeing the tearful judges below, the host was dumbfounded. Damn it! Could it really be that exaggerated, eating something and ending up in tears? Not just the host, even Lin Tian was a bit surprised onstage. He knew he had cooked a good dish, and that the stir-fried onions could evoke the softest memories in people''s hearts, but he never expected it to be so powerful. To actually make people cry while eating? That was just too exaggerated! Such scenes were something he had only seen in TV dramas, and now they were happening in reality? Lin Tian stood there, stunned, somewhat astonished by his own superpower. Onstage, Li Jing was also staring blankly before turning to gaze at Lin Tian in astonishment, as if looking at a monster. To make people cry over a single dish, this... Perhaps Lin Tian''s stir-fried onions had stirred up deep memories for many people; it took the judges a long time to compose themselves and return to normal. However, for the dishes of the other two contestants, the judges were basically perfunctory. Some were eagerly awaiting Lin Tian''s next dish. Soon after, Lin Tian''s final dish, chilled watermelon, was presented. This time, as soon as the usher brought it forward, the judges didn''t wait for the host to start, and everyone eagerly began to eat. And the chilled watermelon also provided them with an extraordinary experience. In the end, Lin Tian predictably claimed the championship of this Cooking King Competition. At the moment the synthesized electronic voice sounded in his mind, Lin Tian found an opportunity to leave. Those people were too enthusiastic, Lin Tian simply couldn''t stand it! "Whew!" Stepping outside, Lin Tian drew a long breath, sighing, "If I had known I was this strong at full power, I wouldn''t have been so serious from the start." Lin Tian hadn''t expected that the dishes he made with his full culinary superpower would turn out to be so strong. Taking another deep breath, Lin Tian shook his head. Now that he had completed his task, he also planned not to bother with these people anymore. He found a direction, hailed a cab, and went home. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 91 Divination After getting into the car and telling the driver the destination, Lin Tian leaned back in the seat and gently closed his eyes.It seemed as if Lin Tian was resting, but in fact, he had concentrated his spiritual power in his mind. As he finally focused his attention on the Sea of Consciousness, an electronic synthesized voice sounded: "Task: Help Li Jing win the King of Cooking Championship has been completed. Reward: two Superpower Points." As the synthesized voice ended, Lin Tian felt two golden Superpower Points appearing in his Sea of Consciousness. Lin Tian''s gaze swept over the Superpower Points drifting in the Sea of Consciousness. "One, two, three... six! There are six Superpower Points in total!" Watching the Superpower Points floating around in the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian felt a sense of satisfaction. "Soon, I will be able to gather ten Superpower Points. Then I can create a superpower of my own," Lin Tian thought to himself. After pondering for a while, Lin Tian''s consciousness exited the Sea of Consciousness, and he opened his eyes. After opening his eyes, Lin Tian looked out the window and saw that there was still some distance to his home. Slightly bored, Lin Tian took his phone out of his pocket and began scrolling through novels. Just as he was getting engrossed, Lin Tian suddenly felt the car stop. Lin Tian looked up somewhat startled and glanced out the window with a confused look, "Are we there already?" Upon looking, Lin Tian realized they hadn''t arrived yet. Then why had the car stopped? Lin Tian looked questioningly at the driver while his gaze moved toward the front windshield. "We''re stuck ahead!" explained the driver at that moment. "What happened?" Lin Tian also saw a crowd on the road ahead and asked, puzzled. "I don''t know!" The driver shook his head bewildered, thought for a second, then opened the car door to go out and check what was happening. After a moment, Lin Tian also got out. The driver and Lin Tian walked towards the crowd. Reaching the front of the crowd, the driver grabbed a person and asked, "Brother, what''s going on?" "I''m not sure. It seems like someone''s dog went mad up front," the grabbed person replied, uncertain himself. "The dog went mad?" The driver repeated confusedly, then moved forward. "Woof, woof!" Before they got closer, Lin Tian heard a series of barks. "Ah! Run! It''s biting people!" The previously calm crowd suddenly erupted with screams. Once the screams began, the crowd instantly became chaotic, scattering wildly like ants in a disturbed nest. "Ah!" "Woof!" Screams and barks filled the area up ahead. The sudden screams shocked the driver too, who abruptly stopped moving forwards, getting ready to run at any moment. As the crowd scattered fiercely, the dense crowd ahead thinned, allowing Lin Tian to see what was happening. "Woof! Woof!" Lin Tian saw a black Doberman, with its red eyes, ferociously biting at a young man''s lower leg. "Yangyang! Stop!" a little girl urgently shouted at that moment. She was an eleven or twelve-year-old girl. Hearing the girl''s scream, the fierce Doberman paused, its blood-red eyes flashing with a hint of hesitation! But after pausing momentarily, the Doberman still bit down. "Ah!" A scream followed as the black Doberman still clamped onto the young man''s lower leg. The young man fell down screaming, blood flowing profusely! Shock! The dog had actually bitten someone! Everybody was startled and frantically tried to escape! "Ah! It hurts!" The bitten young man cried out in pain as he fell to the ground, his face contorted with agony. "Woo~!" The black Doberman whimpered, its jaws tightly clenching his lower leg and refusing to let go. "Let go! Let go of me! Let go!" The young girl, about eleven or twelve, ran over and anxiously pushed on the Doberman''s black head. "Woo woo~!" The black Doberman, staring with its blood-red eyes and whimpering, glared coldly at the girl. But the girl was not afraid and kept hitting the Doberman''s head, crying and shouting, "Yangyang, let go, please let go." "Woo woo..." The Doberman whimpered, and although it seemed abnormal, it finally released its bite. "Ah!" As soon as the Doberman let go, the young man screamed wildly, and his bitten lower leg bled profusely. This scene was terrifying to witness. "Woo woo!" The black Doberman whimpered, staring left and right at the crowd with blood-red eyes. "Woof!" Suddenly, the black Doberman charged again towards the crowd. "Yangyang, don''t!" The girl''s anxious voice came from behind. Seeing the mad dog charging again, the crowd erupted once more in screams. Everyone frantically ran to escape and hide. However, the direction the Doberman was pouncing was where Lin Tian stood. Seeing the mad dog approaching, the driver next to Lin Tian had already frantically fled. Not just him, seeing the direction the dog was coming from, everyone around Lin Tian quickly scattered. In an instant, there was no one left around Lin Tian. Lin Tian calmly stood in his place. Seeing Lin Tian calmly standing still, everyone thought he had gone mad. They thought Lin Tian was paralyzed with fear! "Whoo~!" The black Doberman growled softly, sprung into action, and pounced toward Lin Tian in an instant. Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, shouted loudly, and threw a punch with full force! Whoosh! Lin Tian''s fist created a gust of wind! Bang! "Oww~!" Lin Tian''s fierce punch landed squarely on the Doberman''s nose, and it yelped, collapsing onto the ground. Unexpected! Everyone was very surprised! They watched Lin Tian in disbelief, not expecting him to knock down the dog with a single punch. "Yangyang!" Seeing the black Doberman on the ground, the little girl screamed, then quickly ran over and crouched down to check on it. "Whimper~!" Despite being punched by Lin Tian, even bleeding from the nose, the Doberman was not cowed but seemed even more ferocious, struggling to get up while whimpering. It glared at Lin Tian with blood-red eyes, filled with hatred. Lin Tian frowned, thinking about whether to finish off the dog with another punch, when a synthesized electronic voice rang out: "Mission: Help Liu Ruoyu heal the Doberman. Reward: Two Supernatural Points." Mission! A mission had actually appeared? Lin Tian was taken aback. "Whoo~!" While Lin Tian was stunned, the Doberman had already struggled to its feet and ferociously pounced toward him again. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From the direction of the attack, it was clear the dog was targeting Lin Tian''s neck! Lin Tian''s gaze turned cold, and he scoffed, then kicked out! Bang! Lin Tian''s kick landed heavily on the Doberman''s waist. "Oww~!" With a scream, the Doberman was kicked away by Lin Tian''s powerful blow. Looking at the downed Doberman, Lin Tian frowned. If it weren''t for thinking about how to complete the mission, that kick would have been lethal. In Lin Tian''s view, the dog was already mad, and keeping it was futile. But now... Thinking of the mission, Lin Tian suddenly didn''t know what to do. Should he capture it and take it to a veterinarian? As Lin Tian pondered, the black Doberman struggled to stand up again and then ran away swiftly. It ran away! It had actually just run off! "Yangyang!" Seeing the black Doberman quickly departing, the little girl by his side called out urgently. She wanted to chase after it, but the dog was too fast; she couldn''t catch up and had to stop. Despite being kicked by Lin Tian, the dog was hurt, but its speed was still very quick, vanishing in the blink of an eye. Seeing the dog running away, the onlookers didn''t dare to stop it. Watching the Doberman disappear quickly, Lin Tian wasn''t in a hurry to chase. With divination at his disposal, he could find it anytime. What was important now was figuring out how to heal it. Thinking it over, Lin Tian turned his gaze to the anxious-looking little girl beside him. According to the voice of the system, this girl must be Liu Ruoyu. Lin Tian glanced at the girl, indeed very pretty, like a porcelain doll. No wonder the system acknowledged she could issue a mission. Thinking it over, Lin Tian slowed his pace and said to Liu Ruoyu: "Is this your dog?" "Yes!" Liu Ruoyu nodded heavily, her little face filled with anxiety and moist eyes, clearly having cried a moment ago. "Don''t worry, why does your dog bite people?" Lin Tian asked gently. "I, I don''t know..." Liu Ruoyu''s eyes held a trace of confusion, she puzzledly said: "I don''t know what happened today, its eyes just turned red, and it kept trying to bite people, couldn''t even be called off!" Experience tales with empire Pausing, as if remembering something, Liu Ruoyu earnestly said: "It used to be so well-behaved, doing whatever it was told." Having said that, worried Lin Tian might not believe her, she looked up, serious again, and repeated: "Really, it used to be so well-behaved!" "Hmm, I believe you!" Lin Tian nodded with a smile. Then Lin Tian frowned slightly, realizing he couldn''t get any clues from this little girl. It seemed the best way now was to catch the dog and take it to a veterinarian to see. See if the vet could find any problems. "Ambulance! Call an ambulance now! Damn it!" This was the swear from a young man next to Lin Tian. This young man was the one who had been bitten. Hearing the cursing, Lin Tian frowned and finally took out his phone to make a call. "What happened to Ruoyu?" As Lin Tian finished the call, a middle-aged couple hurried over. "Mom, Yangyang went crazy and bit someone!" Liu Ruoyu looked at her mother, her face full of grievance. "Ah?" Hearing Liu Ruoyu''s words, the middle-aged couple were shocked. Soon an ambulance arrived, and the injured person was carried into the ambulance. Meanwhile, Liu Ruoyu''s parents also went over, as it was their dog after all. Liu Ruoyu went along with them. As Liu Ruoyu was leaving, seeing the distress and sadness on her face, Lin Tian, feeling a bit sympathetic, specifically told her he would help her. He would make sure the dog recovered. After the ambulance left, the crowd of onlookers slowly dispersed. Then Lin Tian also found a secluded corner, crouched down, and took three coins out of his pocket to toss them. Whirr~! The three silver coins spun quickly on the ground! Divination activated! Chapter 92 Uniforms Buzzing~~!Three silver coins spun rapidly on the ground, like spinning tops! Lin Tian squatted on the ground, staring intently. Buzz! The three coins gradually came to a stop! One of them even stood upright on the ground. The moment the three coins stopped, a surge of information abruptly entered Lin Tian''s mind. Lin Tian nodded slightly, and as he was about to pick up the three coins from the ground, a curious voice suddenly rang in his ear. "What are you doing?" Wang Lan asked with a curious face, leaning over slightly. Lin Tian looked up to find a girl in her twenties. Because she was leaning over, and the clothes she was wearing were rather loose, he took a quick glance, afraid of being noticed, then Lin Tian looked away and looked up at her, "I''m divining." "Divining?" Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian in astonishment, pointing to the three silver coins in Lin Tian''s hand, "With these?" "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded as if it were only natural. Wang Lan, who had not noticed Lin Tian''s gaze, continued to look at him curiously, "Then what did you divine? Can you do it for me?" "What do you want to divine?" "Then divine my name!" Wang Lan said, smiling at Lin Tian. She, unaware of Lin Tian''s lecherous gaze, was still bending over. Wang Lan smiled at Lin Tian, clearly not believing in Lin Tian''s divination skills. Divination with coins? Don''t make me laugh! "Sure!" Lin Tian didn''t refuse at all and tossed the coins in his hand! Buzzing~! The three coins began to spin rapidly on the ground again. "Nice move!" Wang Lan exclaimed in surprise as she squatted down to watch the spinning coins. After a brief moment of disappointment, Lin Tian looked back towards the spinning coins. After waiting a while, the coins stopped. "How about it? Did you figure something out?" Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian with a grin, as if anticipating a show. She did not believe Lin Tian at all. Lin Tian smiled slightly, showing no signs of nervousness; the moment the coins stopped, a name had flashed through his mind. Looking at Wang Lan, then at her expression as if anticipating a show, Lin Tian smiled slightly, "Your surname is Wang, right?" "Ah?" Wang Lan was startled and a little surprised. How did he know? Was it just a guess? Noticing the surprise on Wang Lan''s face, Lin Tian smiled again and said, "Your surname is Wang, and you have a single name, Lan!" "How do you know that?" Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian with a stunned expression. "I divined it!" Lin Tian looked at her with a smile, a twinkle of amusement in his eyes. "How is that possible? You must have guessed or heard it somewhere!" Wang Lan didn''t believe Lin Tian''s words at all, could one really divine such things with coins? Impossible! Wang Lan firmly disbelieved! Noting Wang Lan''s expression, Lin Tian said with a smile, "I also know that it was your grandfather who named you, and before he chose this name, your father had picked another name, Wang Lan, as in the orchid. Later your grandfather changed it to Lan with the ''mountain'' radical!" "Ah!" Wang Lan stood there dumbfounded, with a look as if she had seen a ghost on her face. This, this... Many of her friends didn''t know the story behind her name, how could he? Could it really be divined? After a moment of stunned silence, Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian with shock, "You, you really divined it?" "Of course," Lin Tian said with a smile, "I''ve always said I know divination, it''s just that you didn''t believe it." "Really, for real?" Wang Lan still seemed disbelieving. "Don''t believe it? Then let me divine something private about you," Lin Tian said, sizing up Wang Lan with a slightly sinister smile on his face. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then Lin Tian picked up the three coins from the ground and tossed them in his hand! Whoosh whoosh~! The coins began to spin rapidly on the ground! At this point, Wang Lan had lost all desire to spectate, her face tensing with nerves. Buzzing~! After a while, the coins stopped spinning, and at the same time, a piece of information entered Lin Tian''s mind. "So what else did you divine about me?" Wang Lan stared at Lin Tian, her face tense. Lin Tian looked somewhat peculiar as he sized up Wang Lan and said with a smile, "You would not have guessed!" "Guessed what!" Wang Lan frowned. "Uh..." Lin Tian hesitated for a moment but spoke up anyway, "Didn''t I say I would divine something private about you?" "Yes, and?" "You!" Wang Lan''s face turned crimson in a flash. She glared fiercely at Lin Tian, stood up quickly, and spat out, "Pervert!" Saying this, Wang Lan, her face red, got up quickly and hurried away. Lin Tian shook his head as he stood up. To Lin Tian, this was just a minor episode. After teasing the beautiful woman, he got up to go look for the Doberman. He had only walked a few steps when he suddenly heard a set of rapid footsteps behind him. It seemed someone was running toward him. Lin Tian was puzzled, then turned to look behind him. As he turned, Lin Tian saw Wang Lan running towards him quickly. "Huff!" Panting, Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian steadily, "Can you do me a favor?" "What?" Lin Tian glanced at her, still puzzled. At this moment, the blush on Wang Lan''s face hadn''t faded, making her look quite seductive. "I, I would like to ask for your help to figure out where my nephew is? My nephew was kidnapped and sold a month ago." "Ah?" Lin Tian was stunned for a moment, and as he was about to ask what it was, suddenly a synthetic electronic voice sounded: "Mission: Personally rescue Wang Lan''s nephew. Mission reward: A Supernatural Point." Hearing the synthetic electronic voice in his head, Lin Tian froze. Mission! Another mission had come? Today, was it possible that two missions had come in just one hour? "What do you think? Can you do it?" Seeing Lin Tian silent for so long, Wang Lan asked anxiously. "Ah?" Lin Tian was startled again, snapped back to reality, and then said, "I can, but I''m currently busy with something and it might take a few days." "Really, thank you so much!" Wang Lan''s face flashed with joy upon hearing Lin Tian agree, but as soon as Lin Tian mentioned it would take a few days, Wang Lan stunned and asked incredulously, "Can''t you do it now? Why does it have to be a few days later?" "Um, I just calculated a bit, and this matter will help increase my merit. I must personally rescue your nephew," Lin Tian casually made up a reason to fool her. "Ah?" Wang Lan stared at Lin Tian blankly. She couldn''t quite figure out whether Lin Tian was telling the truth or not. It was mainly because the skill Lin Tian had just revealed had shocked her. She subconsciously classified Lin Tian as a person with extraordinary abilities. Glancing at the baffled Wang Lan, Lin Tian pulled out his cellphone and said, "How about this, give me your phone number, and I''ll contact you when I''m done with my busyness." "Ah, oh okay!" Immediately after, Wang Lan started to give her number to Lin Tian. The skill Lin Tian had revealed had already made her completely trust him. Entering Wang Lan''s phone number on his phone, Lin Tian called her number, and after Wang Lan''s phone rang, Lin Tian hung up, then noticed an empty taxi just coming by and waved to stop it. Seeing the taxi stop, Lin Tian turned and said to Wang Lan, "I need to take care of something now, and once I''m finished I''ll find you. We''ll keep in touch by phone." After saying that, not waiting for Wang Lan to react, Lin Tian got into the taxi. Watching the taxi pull away, Wang Lan stood there dumbfounded, the speed was too surprising. She wasn''t even given a chance to speak. However, Lin Tian''s attitude made Wang Lan even more certain that he was capable. If he was a scammer, why would he act this way? Looking down at the phone number in her hand, a flicker of excitement passed through Wang Lan''s eyes... Lin Tian, of course, was not a scammer. After getting into the car, Lin Tian instructed the driver to start driving based on his intuition. He did not have time to deal with Wang Lan''s mission now; his first priority was to complete Liu Ruoyu''s mission. Wang Lan''s mission would have to wait. Turning left and right, after about ten minutes, Lin Tian told the driver to stop below a building scheduled for demolition. After getting out, Lin Tian scanned the demolition building. This used to be the old district, and all the houses in front were slated for demolition. He didn''t know whether the construction workers from the building ahead were resting or there was some other reason, but this area of buildings had been half demolished without finishing the job. Looking up, Lin Tian could see some stones hanging from the steel rebar, which was very dangerous. After scanning the area, Lin Tian crossed through the barrier tape and walked in. Lin Tian had a feeling that the dog was inside. Walking slowly forward, Lin Tian followed his intuition towards a dilapidated second floor. Thump thump... Lin Tian climbed up step by step. Stay tuned for updates on empire "Woof!" As Lin Tian appeared, a roaring bark resonated. Lin Tian glanced over, and sure enough, it was the black Doberman. But the moment the Doberman saw Lin Tian and was about to pounce to bite, its steps halted, and instead of moving forward, it took a step back. Fear! Lin Tian actually saw fear in the eyes of the dog. "What an intelligent dog!" Lin Tian exclaimed. Lin Tian once saw a ranking of dog intelligence on the internet, and Dobermans were ranked among the top few breeds. He forgot whether it was fifth or sixth. Feeling that the dog seemed quite wise, Lin Tian did not immediately resort to force but looked at it and said, "I don''t know if you can understand me, but if you can, come with me. I''ll find a doctor to take a look at you." Watching Lin Tian, the Doberman''s eyes flashed with a touch of confusion, even showing a moment of hesitation. However, that hesitation quickly dissipated, and it stared back at Lin Tian with its blood-red eyes, even growling at Lin Tian and baring its fangs. Clearly threatening Lin Tian. Seeing the exposed fangs of the Doberman, Lin Tian chuckled and said, "You don''t agree? Then I''ll have to do this the hard way!" With that, Lin Tian slowly stepped forward. "Whine~!" The Doberman whined, slightly lowering its body, its white fangs showing. Its blood-red eyes fixed on Lin Tian. Threat! Warning! Lin Tian clearly saw this meaning in its eyes. But Lin Tian was undeterred, his feet not pausing for a moment, continuing to approach the dog step by step. "Whine~!" The Doberman continued to whine, its body slowly backing away. Lin Tian''s expression remained unchanged, continuing to move forward. As the Doberman slowly backed away, it took a few steps before its pupils contracted, and with a powerful push from its limbs Whoosh! It moved as swiftly as a freed rabbit! The lunge was incredibly fast! Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and threw a direct punch! "Ow!" The Doberman let out a fierce cry, wildly opening its mouth, and lunged straight for Lin Tian''s fist. Lin Tian snorted coldly, shook his hand, and transformed his fist into a palm, slapping it straight out! Slap! Lin Tian''s palm directly turned the Doberman''s head to one side! Lin Tian swung his hand! Bang! Lin Tian''s palm landed squarely on the back of the Doberman''s head. "Whimper!" The Doberman instantly fell to the ground wailing. At the same time, it struggled to get up. With a scan of his eyes, Lin Tian spotted some nylon rope in the corner of the room, so he walked over and picked it up. Holding the nylon rope, Lin Tian crouched down and said to the dog, "Since you refuse the toast only to drink the forfeit, don''t blame me for being rude!" With that, Lin Tian picked up the rope and bound its limbs. "Whimper!" Despite the Doberman''s frantic struggles, it was no use against Lin Tian''s strength. At the same time, Lin Tian also noticed that the dog''s physical condition was very good. If an ordinary person were treated like this by him, they would certainly not have the strength to move by now. Yet this dog seemed lively and energetic after just a short rest! A few minutes later, looking at the Doberman whose limbs were now completely bound, Lin Tian clapped his hands and said, "Alright, now let''s take you to the vet." Chapter 93 Surprise After tying up the dog, Lin Tian carried the completely immobile dog outside.Once on the street, Lin Tian hailed a taxi and then asked the driver to take him to the best veterinary clinic in the city. An hour later, Lin Tian exited the veterinary clinic, carrying a large dog cage with a Doberman barking wildly inside. "What are you barking at!" Lin Tian glared at it, speaking with some impatience. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s scolding, the Doberman''s barking instantly quieted down. After glaring at the dog, Lin Tian shook his head, his expression somewhat helpless, and hailed another taxi to continue to the next veterinary clinic. In this seemingly upscale veterinary clinic, Lin Tian found nothing. Because the veterinarians simply couldn''t pinpoint the dog''s problem. The examinations all seemed normal, but the dog was just aggressive, very ferocious. Reluctantly, Lin Tian could only try other clinics to see if there was any hope. Half an hour later, Lin Tian came out of another veterinary clinic with a face full of helplessness, still carrying the dog cage. Couldn''t find the cause! Here, too, couldn''t find the cause! Out of options, Lin Tian could only go elsewhere to look. Within a few hours, Lin Tian had visited five or six veterinary clinics to get the dog examined, even skipping his lunch because of this. It was exhausting, but he gained nothing. None of the clinics could determine why the dog was behaving this way. After so many visits to different clinics, Lin Tian was feeling rather despondent. Lin Tian sat down in front of a lawn, looking tired and muttering to himself, "If we can''t find the cause, what are we supposed to do?" Lin Tian''s brow furrowed deeply, a look of confusion on his face, "If we can''t find the cause, how am I supposed to treat the dog?" He looked skeptical and dissatisfied. As he pondered, a lightbulb went off in Lin Tian''s mind, and he hesitantly said, "''Could it be...''" Since none of the veterinarians could find the issue with the dog, it probably wasn''t something normal remedies could fix. In that case... A spark of inspiration flashed in Lin Tian''s mind. He thought of something! Level Zero Healing Water! Lin Tian thought of the Level Zero Healing Water that had helped him numerous times before. Although the Healing Water was only Level Zero, it had already proven its efficacy multiple times. "Should I really use Healing Water? That''s a whole Superpower Point!" Exchanging a Superpower Point for Level Zero Healing Water was something Lin Tian was really reluctant to part with. Most importantly, if the Healing Water didn''t work, it would mean wasting a Superpower Point. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian still couldn''t make up his mind. He then took the dog to yet another clinic to have a look. Two hours later, Lin Tian was really tired and didn''t want to continue any longer. It was useless; over these two hours, Lin Tian took the dog to several other veterinary clinics. But all were unsuccessful. "Forget it, if you don''t throw the child, you can''t catch the wolf. Let''s give it a try!" Out of options, Lin Tian clenched his teeth and exchanged for a bottle of Healing Water. Looking at the thumb-sized bottle of Level Zero Healing Water in his palm, Lin Tian clenched his teeth, opened the cage, and shoved it into the Doberman''s mouth! Enjoy new adventures from empire Lin Tian poured all the Healing Water into its mouth and cursed fiercely, "Damn! If this doesn''t work, I''m going to kill you and make dog stew!" After throwing the empty bottle aside, Lin Tian stood up and stared at the Doberman. He was startled to see that the Doberman seemed to be poisoned, trembling non-stop. Lin Tian was shocked, slightly stunned, "There shouldn''t be any issues, even if it doesn''t work, it shouldn''t be causing problems." Just as Lin Tian was puzzling over this, he seemed to notice something different about the Doberman. It appeared... its fur seemed darker and glossier? It seemed a bit taller? Because the change was so slight, Lin Tian didn''t know whether the dog had really grown taller. And just as Lin Tian was puzzled, the dog stopped trembling and became calm. "Woof!" the Doberman barked, raising its head to look at Lin Tian. On catching the Doberman''s eyes, Lin Tian was taken aback, then his face lit up with joy. Black! The Doberman''s eyes had turned black, no longer the blood-red they had been initially. Moreover, Lin Tian noticed that the Doberman''s gaze was very lively, shimmering with a gleam of intelligence. Clearly, this dog was very intelligent! "Are you alright?" Lin Tian asked the dog, somewhat surprised. "Whimper~" The Doberman called out softly, its voice filled with grievance. Grievance, it was indeed grievance! Lin Tian heard the grievance from its mouth, just like a child pleading for forgiveness from an adult after a wrongdoing. ** At seven in the evening, Liu Ruoyu sat alone on the windowsill, holding a doll in her arms. Liu Ruoyu pouted slightly as she looked outside, her expression somewhat aggrieved. She had just asked her parents to bring Yangyang back. But they had scolded her instead, saying Yangyang had gone mad and they didn''t want it anymore. They also said that Yangyang was definitely taken away by the municipal authorities and told her to stop thinking about it. This made her quite unhappy. Liu Ruoyu gripped the doll tightly in her hand, gazing down at the apartment complex below. Normally, she could often see Yangyang running on the green strip beneath the complex from here. But now... The thought made her deeply sad, pondering that she might never see Yangyang again. Her nose started to feel sore, and tears were about to fall. "Oh, I wonder where Yangyang is now? Has he eaten anything? Was he really captured by the municipal authorities..." Liu Ruoyu thought quietly. "How wonderful it would be if Yangyang appeared right now!" she thought, somewhat wistfully. But she knew this was almost impossible. After a while, she thought of the older brother she had met during the day. She thought of Lin Tian. She felt Lin Tian was very impressive, even though he had hit Yangyang. Lin Tian was indeed impressive. "Didn''t he say he would help me? That he would cure Yangyang''s illness? Could it be..." a flicker of hope crossed her eyes as she thought. However, the hope faded quickly. She had told her parents the same, but they adamantly told her that Lin Tian was deceiving her. Liu Ruoyu, though young, knew that what Lin Tian had promised was nearly impossible to achieve. "Oh, if only it were true!" the girl thought, her face filled with sadness. She gently stroked the doll in her arms, lowering her head and whispering softly to it: "Huahua, Yangyang is gone, do you miss him too? I miss him a lot." "Sigh!" The girl sighed again, her eyes somewhat lifeless as she looked downward. Suddenly, the girl was startled, she stared for a moment, her eyes fixed, hardly believing what she saw. What, what was that? She saw a shadow, a familiar shadow. It was a dog, a black Doberman! "Yangyang!?" Liu Ruoyu got up excitedly. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Woof, woof!" Seemingly hearing Liu Ruoyu''s voice, the Doberman stopped in its tracks, crouched down, and raised its head to bark up at Liu Ruoyu. Just then, a figure also approached from afar. On seeing him, Liu Ruoyu realized it was the older brother who had promised to help her during the day. Chapter 94 Can you understand what Im saying? Looking at Lin Tian, Liu Ruoyu was very surprised. She couldn''t believe that Lin Tian would actually come over at this time and even bring Yangyang back with him."Woof woof!" At this moment, Yangyang was barking frantically at Liu Ruoyu from below. "Yangyang!" Hearing Yangyang''s barking, Liu Ruoyu looked at the Doberman, her face full of ecstatic joy. "Woof woof!" The Doberman seemed very excited as well, standing up on its hind legs while barking. "Yangyang wait for me!" Liu Ruoyu called out, and then quickly turned around with her doll in her arms. "Ruoyu, where are you going?" Seeing Liu Ruoyu trying to run out, her parents asked in confusion from the living room. "Yangyang is back!" Liu Ruoyu hurriedly replied while swiftly putting on her shoes. After speaking, without waiting for a reaction, she hurriedly opened the door and ran downstairs with a "thump thump thump." Because she was in such a rush, she didn''t even close the door. Yangyang is back? Hearing this, Liu Ruoyu''s parents froze for a moment, their expressions changed, and they quickly got up and chased after her. They knew that Yangyang had gone mad, and if he bit their own daughter, it would be terrible! Lin Tian stood next to the Doberman, gently stroked its forehead, and calmed its agitated emotions. Lin Tian noticed that since the Doberman drank the Healing Water he provided, not only was its sickness cured, but it also became stronger. Its eyes likewise became more expressive. Looking into its expressive eyes, Lin Tian often thought he was communicating with a person. The change in the Doberman puzzled Lin Tian, and he had his own theories about it in his heart. The Doberman was already very smart, and Lin Tian guessed it might have undergone a genetic mutation previously. A Doberman that mutated usually only had one path: death. But the Healing Water Lin Tian provided helped it make it through the difficult time. It was precisely because of this that the Doberman seemed much smarter suddenly. Of course, all of this was just Lin Tian''s speculation. In fact, Lin Tian wasn''t very clear on the details. While Lin Tian pondered the changes in the Doberman, he saw a small figure running down from the stairwell at high speed, shouting excitedly, "Yangyang!" "Woof!" Hearing the little girl''s voice, the Doberman couldn''t contain itself any longer and hurriedly ran over to her. "Yangyang, I''ve missed you so much!" Liu Ruoyu hugged the Doberman''s neck tightly. "Woof, woof!" The Doberman also whined softly, its voice full of longing. "Ruoyu, get away!" At that moment, a hurried and tense voice suddenly rang out, followed by two figures rushing out of the stairwell. As soon as Liu Ruoyu''s parents arrived, they saw their daughter hugging the dog tightly and were shocked, their faces drained of color. They hurried over to pick up their daughter. "Yangyang! I want Yangyang!" Liu Ruoyu struggled to get down, but her parents wouldn''t dare let her. At the same time, they watched the Doberman with wary eyes. They knew that the dog had gone mad before. "Let me go, let me go! I want to get down!" Liu Ruoyu kept struggling. "Alright, stop fussing, Yangyang can bite," they said. "No, he''s already better!" Liu Ruoyu shouted. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian also stepped forward to explain, "The dog''s illness is indeed cured, there''s no problem now." "Who are you?" Liu Ruoyu''s father looked at Lin Tian with suspicion. Helplessly, Lin Tian had to explain, saying only that he was a good Samaritan, took the dog to the vet, and then after the vet gave the dog an injection, it got better. "I don''t want it, I don''t want the dog anymore, you can take it away!" Despite Lin Tian''s words that the dog was cured, they wouldn''t dare to keep it. What if it went mad again? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Really..." Lin Tian began to explain again. "We don''t want it!" Liu Ruoyu''s parents were still very adamant. "It''s okay..." Lin Tian insisted and explained again. If it wasn''t for the task not indicating completion, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered with them. But now, he had no choice but to explain. "Don''t want it, don''t want it. This isn''t our family''s dog. Don''t come over again," they said flatly, not even listening to Lin Tian''s explanations, and walked away holding Liu Ruoyu. "I don''t want to! I want Yangyang!" Liu Ruoyu struggled in her father''s arms, but it was futile. Seeing no other way, Liu Ruoyu looked at Lin Tian and shouted, "Big brother, can you take care of Yangyang?" Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment but nodded, "I can." Discover exclusive content at empire "Then, can I come visit him later?" "You can!" Lin Tian nodded again. "Then please take good care of him!" Liu Ruoyu said tearfully, looking at the restless Yangyang with a look of distress. "Mhm, I will," Lin Tian nodded. And right at the moment Lin Tian agreed, an electronic synthesized voice rang out: "Task: Cure Liu Ruoyu''s dog of its illness completed. Reward: two Supernatural Points." Meanwhile, Liu Ruoyu''s father also carried her back up the stairs, and from afar, her voice could be heard, "Yangyang, remember to come see me!" Taking a deep breath and relieved that the task was completed, Lin Tian looked down at the somewhat anxious Doberman and said, "Let''s go, come home with me first." Whimper~~! Seeing Liu Ruoyu leave, the Doberman hung its head, whimpering incessantly, looking very sad and distressed, like a child. Lin Tian could clearly hear the sorrow in its voice. Shaking his head, Lin Tian stroked its head and comforted, "Come on, come home with me for now. You''ll stay at my place. I''ll bring you to see her when we have time." Whimper~! The Doberman looked up at Lin Tian with a sorrowful gaze, and Lin Tian even noticed tears in its eyes. Chapter 94 Can You Understand What Im Saying?_2 ```"Will you come back with me?" Lin Tian squatted down, patting its head. "Woof~!" The Doberman nodded its head, but its mood still seemed a bit down? It can actually understand what I''m saying? And it''s nodding? Lin Tian was astonished. Lin Tian looked at the Doberman somewhat stunned, with a look of surprise, "You can understand me?" The Doberman gave Lin Tian a strange look and nodded its head. Uh... Seeing the Doberman nod, Lin Tian was taken aback. In the past, Lin Tian had looked up online that intelligent dogs could have the smarts of a four-year-old child. Of course, there were some extremely intelligent dogs whose wisdom could even be on par with that of seven- or eight-year-old children. Clearly, the genetically mutated Doberman had become extremely smart. After being dumbfounded for a while, Lin Tian patted its head with some joy, "Well, good, if you understand, then come home with me." Then Lin Tian walked out of the neighborhood with the Doberman. And as they left, the Doberman kept looking back, whining from time to time, obviously reluctant. Lin Tian didn''t rush it, waiting for it. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian hailed a taxi to go home. He hadn''t been home all day, his mother must be anxious. Just as he got into the car, Lin Tian''s phone rang. He thought it was his mother, but when he took out his phone, he saw it was a call from Wang Lan. Seeing Wang Lan''s number, Lin Tian was startled, and then answered the call, "Hello." "Hello, is this... Mr. Lin?" Once the call connected, Wang Lan didn''t know how to address Lin Tian, so she just called him Mr. Lin. Lin Tian smiled slightly, "No need to be so formal, just call me Lin Tian." "Okay, I wanted to ask when you would have time to come over. I''ve told my family about your situation, but they simply don''t believe it. You see..." "I see!" Lin Tian laughed lightly, his face showing no surprise, and then said, "I''ve finished what I had to do, I''ll come over tomorrow." "Ah? Really, that''s great! Thank you! Thank you!" Hearing that Lin Tian would personally come over, Wang Lan was overjoyed. "Yeah, no problem. Talk to you later, we''ll be in touch by phone." After a few words with Wang Lan, Lin Tian hung up the phone. Lin Tian wasn''t at all surprised that Wang Lan''s family didn''t believe in him, after all, there were many swindlers nowadays. And in modern times, who still believes in divination? So Lin Tian wasn''t surprised at all by this result. "I''ll go over tomorrow." Lin Tian leaned back in his seat and thought to himself. If it were usual times, Lin Tian wouldn''t bother to go over, indifferent to whether they believed or not. But since he had to save the child himself, interacting with his family was inevitable. "Forget it, it''s just a short matter anyway." Lin Tian didn''t take the matter to heart at all. He believed that as soon as he showed a little of his hand, those people would definitely believe in him without a doubt. This was confidence coming from his superpower in divination. After thinking about the matter for a while, Lin Tian closed his eyes gently, beginning to concentrate his attention on the Sea of Consciousness. With his consciousness focused on the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian felt the golden droplet-shaped Supernatural Points floating within. "One, two..." Lin Tian counted, "Seven!" "There are already seven Supernatural Points, getting closer and closer to ten!" As he saw more and more Supernatural Points in the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian felt a sense of satisfaction. The more Supernatural Points, the stronger his power. After roaming around the Sea of Consciousness for a bit, Lin Tian opened his eyes. Lin Tian glanced beside his seat, noticing the Doberman still quietly squatting there, looking very calm. Seeing this, the driver glanced at Lin Tian through the rearview mirror, and said with a laugh, "Young man, your dog is very smart, huh!" "It''s alright!" Lin Tian smiled faintly. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Let me tell you..." The driver then struck up a conversation with Lin Tian. ``` Lin Tian evaded the questions casually. Twenty minutes later, the car stopped at the entrance of Lin Tian''s residential complex. "Yangyang, come on, get out of the car!" Lin Tian called out. Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Yangyang leaped out of the car and followed him into the complex, curiously looking around. "I''m telling you, you need to behave yourself later..." Lin Tian continued to walk while listing some precautions to the Doberman. Although his mother didn''t particularly dislike dogs, she probably wouldn''t agree to this arrangement. But if the dog proved to be exceptionally smart and adorable, it was still very likely to stay. After returning home, the Doberman acted cute and obedient, showing off its high intelligence as instructed by Lin Tian, and indeed, Shi Qing, who was initially not too pleased, agreed to keep it. The happiest person was Lin Fang, who found the dog to be so intelligent that her eyes almost sparkled with excitement. With his family agreeing to take in the dog, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief; the matter was finally settled. All that was left was to visit Wang Lan''s house the next day and complete the task related to her. The night passed without incident, and the next morning while Lin Tian was having breakfast, he received another call from Wang Lan. "Is this Lin Tian? When will you come over?" "I''m having breakfast. I''ll come over after I finish, in about an hour," Lin Tian replied with his mouth full, biting into a steamed bun. After a brief chat, Lin Tian hung up the phone and continued his meal fervently. After breakfast, Lin Tian hailed a cab to Wang Lan''s place. She had already given Lin Tian her address. On the way, feeling a bit thirsty, Lin Tian asked the driver to stop so he could get out and buy a bottle of water. After getting out, Lin Tian purchased a bottle of mineral water from a small kiosk. Continue reading on empire Lin Tian unscrewed the cap of the mineral water and took a gulp. "Huh?" Lin Tian paused while drinking with a puzzled look on his face. Glancing suspiciously across the street at a fifth-floor window of a building, Lin Tian saw a girl with somewhat messy hair. It seemed odd, and Lin Tian felt the girl looked familiar. As Lin Tian was pondering, the girl appeared to be pulled away by someone and vanished from the window in an instant. Simultaneously, white curtains were drawn across the window. With a tinge of suspicion, Lin Tian drank his water as he walked back to the taxi, deep in thought about the identity of the girl. Back in the cab, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, he slapped his thigh, finally remembering who she was. Wasn''t this the girl who tried to jump from a building in Jia''an City, the one he had saved? Wasn''t her name Wang Xia? What was she doing here? Lin Tian was puzzled, but despite his confusion, he didn''t dwell on it much. Seeing Lin Tian back in the car, the driver started the engine. "Wait, I need to get out!" Lin Tian suddenly shouted as the car began to move. "You..." The driver looked at Lin Tian in surprise and instinctively stopped the car. Lin Tian hurriedly took out a hundred yuan note from his wallet, handed it to the driver, and quickly opened the car door. Upon opening the door, Lin Tian looked up again at the tightly closed window. At that moment, an electronic synthesized voice rang in his mind: "Task: Rescue the kidnapped Wang Xia. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point!" A task, there was actually a task! And at that moment, Lin Tian knew why Wang Xia was there. She had been kidnapped! Meanwhile, as Lin Tian''s gaze fixed on the building, a humanoid red dot faintly shone through the closed window into his eyes. After a quick scan, Lin Tian hurriedly ran towards the building. Chapter 95 Knock on the Door "Come here!" Just as Wang Xia was about to call for help from the window, Liu Chao yanked her back!Liu Chao pulled Wang Xia to the ground and glared at her fiercely, "You better behave yourself, let me tell you, no one here can save you. You should just obediently listen!" Liu Chao glared at Wang Xia with venomous eyes then shut the iron gate on the window and simultaneously reached out his hand with a swish to draw the curtains closed. This window was somewhat special, other household windows were fitted with protective mesh on the outside, but this window had an iron railing inside, and atop the railing, there was a small iron gate. Once the iron gate was shut, the window was sealed off completely! After being yanked to the ground by Liu Chao, Wang Xia lay there, staring at him with a defiant expression on her petite face. Noticing the expression on Wang Xia''s face, Liu Chao sneered coldly, "Pretty tough, huh? Starve you a few more meals and you''ll comply!" Having said that, he scanned Wang Xia from head to toe, a flash of greed passing through his eyes. However, he knew it wasn''t time yet, starving her a few more meals would do the trick. Thinking this, Liu Chao left Wang Xia, turned around, and walked out the room door. As he left, he also closed the room door. Seeing Liu Chao leave, Wang Xia who had been tense the whole time, exhaled a breath of relief, and started to relax a little. Wang Xia struggled to get up, her eyes flickering with fear and uncertainty. She got up and reopened the curtain, then vigorously tried to twist open the iron window but it wouldn''t budge. After a long struggle which even injured her hands, a feeble Wang Xia eventually had to give up. The room where Wang Xia was confined had nothing but a large bed. Wang Xia sat collapsed on the bed, her eyes flickering with regret... She regretted being so careless, and wondered why she trusted that seemingly kind-hearted older sister. Some ten days ago, she had argued with her family and ran away from home. She didn''t want to go back; instead, she thought of finding a job elsewhere. Moneyless, she was mostly looking for jobs that provided food and accommodation. Later, she met a woman in her thirties, an older sister who appeared very kind-hearted. She offered her a job, even saying it came with food, accommodation, and good pay. She even personally took her to the factory... But what Wang Xia hadn''t expected at all was that this seemingly kind-hearted older sister was a human trafficker. Eventually, she sold her to this man named Liu Chao. Liu Chao was a man in his forties, slightly overweight, balding, and extremely sleazy. "Ah, no!" Suddenly, a sharp scream from a woman rang out. Hearing this sound, Wang Xia trembled, a flicker of fear passing through her eyes. Liu Chao was exceptionally perverse. It was only after being sold here that Wang Xia learned that two other girls had been brought here before her. Seeing the condition of the other two girls, Wang Xia could imagine what awaited her. Just the thought made Wang Xia tremble uncontrollably, overwhelmed by fear. She deeply regretted her impulsive decision to run away, and her naivety in trusting strangers so easily! "Ah, no!" "Come here!" The voices outside faintly reached Wang Xia''s ears, and knowing what was happening outside made her shudder slightly. "Gurgle..." At that moment, Wang Xia''s stomach also growled. Wang Xia felt she couldn''t hold on much longer. She hadn''t eaten in two days. "Click!" Suddenly, the sound of a door opening startled her. Hearing the noise, Wang Xia who was sitting on the bed, jumped to her feet. With a click, the door to Wang Xia''s room swung open. "Get in!" Liu Chao pushed another woman in her twenties, naked, into the room. "No~!" Wang Xia cried out in despair, her face filled with hopelessness. "Just give in, no one can save you!" Wang Xia''s face was etched with despair. Though she fiercely tried to resist, she was powerless. At that moment, she thought of many people, including her parents and friends. Lastly, Wang Xia thought of Lin Tian... Though they had only met twice, Wang Xia had a strong impression of Lin Tian. They had met twice, but Lin Tian had helped her both times. The first time he saved her from a suicide attempt, and the second time he helped her seek revenge. It could be said that Lin Tian was her savior. But now... He wasn''t here! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If only he could appear! Wang Xia thought sadly... But she knew, that was impossible. Rip! "Heh heh..." Suddenly, a hurried knocking at the door rang out. "Hello, is anyone there!" A voice faintly came through. Meanwhile, outside, Lin Tian banged loudly on the door, causing it to thud violently. Hearing this knocking, Liu Chao paused and looked bewildered. And hearing this familiar voice, a flicker of astonishment flashed in Wang Xia''s eyes, then quickly disappeared, replaced by sheer elation. Wang Xia''s eyes sparkled with joy! It was him! That was his voice! That boy! Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Wang Xia was overwhelmed with joy. Her mouth opened wide as she was about to call out, but Liu Chao quickly noticed her movement and quickly covered her mouth. "Are you going to open the door? If not, I''m going to break it down!" At this moment, Lin Tian''s voice came again, accompanied by a series of loud banging noises. Looking like he really might break down the door if it remained unopened, Liu Chao could no longer ignore Lin Tian. While muttering curses, he restrained the two women and fearing they might scream, Liu Chao also taped their mouths shut. After finishing this task, Liu Chao hurried over because Lin Tian''s banging was becoming louder and louder. Chapter 96 Astonishment Arriving at the front door, Liu Chao peeked through the peephole and saw a young boy, about eighteen or nineteen years old, outside. This reassured him.Immediately after, Liu Chao opened the door and cursed: "What the hell are you making noise for, looking to die!" As soon as Liu Chao opened the door, his face was fierce, full of ferocity. "Uh..." Lin Tian stared blankly for a moment, sizing up the bald man before him and squinting slightly: "I''m here for a girl." A girl? Hearing this, Liu Chao''s heart tightened, a trace of nervousness within him, but the more nervous he became, the less he dared to show it. Instead, he glared at Lin Tian even more malevolently and bellowed: "Get lost, there''s no girl here!" With that, Liu Chao slapped the door shut. But the door only closed halfway and would go no further. Lin Tian''s hand was braced against the door, a smile playing on his lips as he looked at the middle-aged man: "Whether you say there is a girl or isn''t doesn''t count, it''s only true if I say so!" With that, Lin Tian pushed the door! Lin Tian''s strength was not something Liu Chao could contend with. Despite him frantically trying to hold it back with both hands, Lin Tian easily swung the door open. "Let me have a look!" Pushing the door open, Lin Tian stepped inside. "You..." Nervous! This time Liu Chao was truly nervous. Lin Tian glanced around and spotted a half-closed door across the living room. It seemed to be the room Lin Tian had seen from the window outside earlier. Seeing this room, Lin Tian headed straight for it. Noticing Lin Tian''s action, Liu Chao''s eyes narrowed, scanning left and right. He then grabbed a wooden stick from nearby and swung it at the back of Lin Tian''s head! Whoosh! The sound of air being sliced through rang out! Lin Tian paused mid-step, squinted his eyes, dodged swiftly, and kicked out! Bang! Lin Tian''s kick sent Liu Chao flying! Crash, crash! Liu Chao''s body hit a chair, and chairs went scattering all over the place. The kick from Lin Tian was no gentle matter; Liu Chao lay on the ground, unable to recover his breath for a long time. After giving him a glance, Lin Tian walked over and delivered a slap, knocking him out cold! Seeing Liu Chao collapse, Lin Tian then turned and quickly made his way to the ajar room. Upon opening the door, Lin Tian was struck dumb. This... "Mmm mmm mmm..." Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Xia started to cry out in excitement, but because her mouth was sealed, she could only make whimpering noises. Hearing Wang Xia''s voice, Lin Tian snapped back to reality and rushed over to tear the tape from the mouths of the captives. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Quick, save me!" The tape no sooner off, Wang Xia began to cry out anxiously. Lin Tian hesitated for a moment, then said, "Don''t worry, I''ve already subdued the guy outside." "Quick, unlock these handcuffs. He has the keys on him!" Wang Xia said hurriedly, not caring about the exposure of her chest. Lin Tian then found a set of keys on the unconscious Liu Chao and unlocked the handcuffs from both girls. "There''s another girl in another room!" As soon as her handcuffs were off, Wang Xia urgently informed him. Lin Tian then ran to another room and rescued the girl trapped inside. And through Wang Xia''s explanation, Lin Tian also learned what kind of person that middle-aged man outside was. Looking at Liu Chao lying unconscious outside, a flicker of murderous intent flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. Before Lin Tian could take any action, suddenly a series of urgent siren sounds came from outside. "Doot doot doot..." The wail of sirens startled everyone in the room. Lin Tian walked over to the window in some astonishment and looked down, only to see many police cars stopped below, and more were rushing into the building at high speed. "What''s going on? Why are there so many cops?" Lin Tian said in bewilderment. Before Lin Tian could come to his senses, suddenly the rapid footsteps of many people could be heard coming up the stairwell. Hearing this noise, Lin Tian turned his head in surprise. He had barely turned when he saw three men burst into the room headlong. "Damn it, nobody move!" Lin Tian stared at the guns in their hands, completely frozen. "Clack clack!..." Suddenly, more intense footsteps echoed from the stairwell. The faces of the three men changed upon hearing it, and they hurriedly turned to look. Police! Seven or eight policemen burst up the stairs, guns drawn. "Nobody come any closer!" the bald man among the first three to enter shouted, and swiftly pulled one of the three girls inside, pointing his gun at her head. Seeing the hostage in the bald man''s hand, the approaching police officers changed expressions, raised their guns, but hesitated to move forward for the safety of the hostage. "Stay back!" the bald man waved his gun at the girl''s head, and with a signal, prompted an accomplice to close the door. Seeing the door closing reluctantly, and despite some indignation, the police could only watch helplessly for fear of the criminal''s excessive actions. Once the door was shut and locked, the bald man sighed in relief, but did not loosen his grip on the girl. Addressing the one who had closed the door, he said, "Doggy, lock up the others. We need to figure out what to do!" "Alright!" Doggy responded and, pointing the gun at Lin Tian, Wang Xia, and another girl said, "Move." Seeing Lin Tian move slowly, Doggy kicked him and cursed impatiently: "Damn it, move it!" Feeling the kick to his backside, a glint of sharpness passed through Lin Tian''s eyes. However, with three guns trained on him, Lin Tian dared not make a move. After herding Lin Tian and the others into the room, Doggy checked it over, finding even the windows were locked, and he finally felt secure. Chapter 96 Astonishment_2 Seeing the dog lose his alertness, Lin Tian was about to make a move, but as soon as his body started to shift, he stopped, looking somewhat helpless towards the doorway.At that time, the bald man also walked in. Upon entering, the bald man aimed his pistol at Lin Tian and asked coldly, "Did you knock out the person in the living room?" After Lin Tian and the others entered the small room, the bald man had also seen Liu Chao lying on the other side and, after questioning the girl, he knew it was Lin Tian''s doing. Lin Tian quietly glanced at him, not denying it, and nodded. Since he was asking, he surely knew the answer. Denying it would be pointless. Seeing Lin Tian admit it, the bald man''s eyes narrowed, a hint of coldness flashing through them as he sized up Lin Tian, "Kid, not bad!" Lin Tian slightly bowed his head without speaking. After staring at Lin Tian coldly for a while, the bald man withdrew his gaze and turned to the dog, saying, "Keep an eye on them, be careful, I''ll find something to tie their hands." With that, the bald man gave Lin Tian another glance and then turned to leave. After the bald man left, the dog pointed his gun at the three of them, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the two girls with a lecherous look in his eyes. Even though the two girls were now dressed, their clothes were quite loose, revealing large areas of their fair skin. Noticing the dog''s gaze, Wang Xia''s body stiffened and she began to tremble slightly. Fear, terror! She had barely escaped one disaster, only to fall into another trap. These three men were clearly ruthless characters. Noticing Wang Xia''s trembling body, Lin Tian extended his hand to gently pat the back of her hand, giving her an encouraging look. Wang Xia felt a bit more relaxed with Lin Tian''s gesture. But despite this, she was still afraid; the three men armed with guns were not someone Lin Tian could contend with. Wang Xia felt a wave of confusion, uncertainty about her fate. Glancing at Wang Xia, Lin Tian took a deep breath, smiling at the dog who was pointing a gun at them, and said, "Do you know?" "What?" The dog glared at Lin Tian. "Do you know, you''re just a tragedy!" Lin Tian said with a smile, looking at the dog. "Damn you, what are you saying!" Enraged by Lin Tian''s words, the dog quickly stepped forward with the gun in his hand and pressed it directly against Lin Tian''s forehead. With the cold muzzle pressed hard against Lin Tian''s forehead, he too broke into a cold sweat. But at this moment, instead of looking scared or nervous, Lin Tian looked utterly astonished! He looked past the dog with an expression of horror... As if, as if he had seen a ghost! The dog was startled by Lin Tian''s shocked expression and instinctively turned to look behind him. There was no one there! Fooled! The dog immediately realized the trick and quickly turned back! But it was too late! In the moment the dog turned his head, Lin Tian swiftly reached out, grabbed the dog''s wrist, and twisted forcefully! Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Crack! The dog''s wrist was bent to a right angle! "Ahhh..." Just as the dog was about to scream, Lin Tian immediately covered his mouth, and with one palm, he struck the back of the dog''s head! Thud! The dog passed out instantly. "Phew!" Lin Tian finally let out a breath, wiping away the cold sweat on his forehead. That had been too dangerous. Having a gun to his head, if the dog''s hand had twitched, Lin Tian would have been finished, and no amount of superpower would have helped. After taking a breath of relief, Lin Tian dared not let his guard down, knowing that the real danger was yet to come. While the bald man was still away, Lin Tian moved the dog''s body aside, then pressed against the wall by the doorway, his gaze fixed intently on the entrance. He was waiting for the bald man''s arrival. The scene had unfolded too quickly; by the time Wang Xia and the other girl had processed what happened, Lin Tian had already dealt with the dog and was lying in ambush at the door. Overcome with shock and afraid to make a noise, Wang Xia covered her mouth tightly with both hands, her eyes wide with surprise as she watched Lin Tian''s serious expression against the wall. Wang Xia was astonished! Lin Tian... he, he was incredible! The other girl stood dumbfounded, her eyes filled with shock. She could never have anticipated this scene. But at this time, Lin Tian had no mental capacity to care for the girls'' astonishment as he was extremely tense, not even daring to breathe too heavily. Lin Tian''s body pressed tightly against the wall, his gaze still fixed on the doorway. "Tap tap..." The sound of footsteps approached. Along with the footsteps came a black shadow, getting closer and closer. Seeing the bald shadow, Lin Tian knew that the bald man was coming. The shadow grew nearer, and the footsteps sounded clearer and clearer. He''s here! Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly. The bald man, holding a rope, walked in, his gaze sweeping around, but he didn''t find Doggie and Lin Tian. Stunned for a moment, the bald man instantly realized something was amiss and was about to raise the pistol in his hand! But it was too late! Whoosh! A dark shadow pounced in an instant! Lin Tian lunged forward, pinning him against the wall, and at the same time, he fiercely slammed the man''s head into it! Bang! A loud noise ensued, and the bald man''s eyes rolled back as blood gushed from the back of his head. His body then limply fell to the ground. It was unclear if he was dead. "What happened?" The thud of the bald man''s head hitting the wall drew the attention of the person outside, who walked over with a puzzled look. Seeing the person coming, Lin Tian took a deep breath, picked up the pistol, and once again pressed his body against the wall. The person following behind seemed to sense something was wrong and didn''t directly enter but appeared somewhat cautious. Lin Tian, pressing himself against the wall, kept his gaze on the shadows on the ground, squinting slightly. As the person stepped in, Lin Tian tossed the pistol he was holding. Clack! The pistol hit the ground, and the person glanced subconsciously at it. Now was the moment! Lin Tian kicked out fiercely! Whoosh! A whooshing sound broke through the air! Thump! Lin Tian kicked him, sending him flying. A good four or five meters through the air! As he sent the man flying, Lin Tian pounced right after him. "Hey!" With a loud shout, Lin Tian pinned him down, grabbing his hair and slamming his head onto the ground! Bang! His head hit the floor hard! Blood flowed instantly. Seeing his limp body, Lin Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Resolved! All three men were taken care of! "Phew!" Lin Tian let out a long breath, his body relaxing as he sat on the ground. Lin Tian felt his back sticky, that was cold sweat from fright. The situation had indeed been very dangerous, especially when Doggie had pointed the gun at his head. "Phew!" Lin Tian gasped for air, releasing the tension inside him. Wang Xia stared blankly, her eyes wide open in astonishment. Hurry! From the moment Lin Tian took out Doggie to the time he dealt with all three men, everything happened so fast. Not even a minute passed! And Lin Tian''s performance was even more shocking to her! It was... truly incredible! The girl beside her was also staring blankly. She watched Lin Tian in disbelief. "Click!" Suddenly, the sound of a door opening came from outside. It was the first girl who, seeing that no one from inside had come out for a while and spotting an opportunity, quickly opened the door. She escaped. And with the door opening came a series of hurried footsteps. All the police officers rushed in. "Don''t move!" The police officers shouted tensely, guns in hand, as they entered. But they froze in an instant. What, what''s going on? The scene before them left them stunned. All three criminals were lying on the ground, blood everywhere, while the other three hostages seemed completely unharmed. What in the world happened? Shock flickered in everyone''s eyes! Chapter 97 Do I need to go on? What, what on earth is going on?All the police officers stared blankly at the scene with a look of utter astonishment. "Phew!" At that moment, a long sigh was heard. Lin Tian pushed himself off the ground and slowly stood up. Seeing Lin Tian rise to his feet, many of the police officers instinctively pointed their guns at him, their nerves tensed by the eerie scene. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Frustrated by the guns aimed at him, Lin Tian snapped angrily, "Is this how you treat someone who''s helping you? Can you play happily like this?" Having guns pointed at him from the start, and now this, Lin Tian was really irked! "You... You''re Lin Tian?" One of the police officers seemed to remember Lin Tian and spoke with some hesitation. "Finally, someone with a brain!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes at him. "Put them down, everyone put your guns down," the police officer quickly ordered, a hint of realization dawning on him. If this was Lin Tian, then the whole scene made sense. He could recall hearing about Lin Tian''s bizarre behaviors. With someone recognizing him, things would be easier now, at least there was no need to worry about guns being pointed at him anymore. Afterward, the police began to wrap up the scene, and since Lin Tian had played a major part in the incident, he was certainly required to give a statement. Naturally, he had to make a trip to the police station. Reluctantly, Lin Tian couldn''t avoid it; it seemed that he wouldn''t be able to visit Wang Lan''s home today. With that thought, Lin Tian made a phone call to Wang Lan. ** On the other side, Wang Lan hung up the phone with a helpless expression. Seeing the helplessness on Wang Lan''s face, her mother, Zhang Feng, asked curiously, "What''s wrong?" "Master Lin said something came up and he can''t come over today. He''ll come tomorrow!" "Tomorrow? He''s not a fraudster, is he? Maybe he''s afraid to come over?" Wang Lan''s mother said with some skepticism. "He''s been a fraudster from the start. I''ve been saying it''s a waste of time," said a man in his thirties nearby, showing impatience. Wang Lan glanced around and noticed that all the relatives were showing signs of impatience; none of them believed what she was saying. Clearly, they didn''t believe Lin Tian. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, Wang Lan said nothing. After all, they wouldn''t believe her now, no matter what she said. ** The next morning, after talking to Wang Lan, Lin Tian hailed a cab and headed straight for her house. He had sorted out the case from yesterday and was now free. And Wang Xia had been taken back by her parents. Stay connected with empire And Lin Tian had gained a Supernatural Point. "Seven Supernatural Points plus the one I just got, now I have a total of eight Supernatural Points," Lin Tian mused as he sat in the taxi, his consciousness diving into the Sea of Consciousness, contemplating the droplets of golden Supernatural Points. "Just two more Supernatural Points and I''ll have ten. Then I can create a superpower." "Almost there!" Lin Tian thought to himself, feeling a thrill of excitement. Lost in thought, half an hour later, the taxi came to a stop at the entrance of the neighborhood where Wang Lan lived. Lin Tian got out of the car and walked straight towards Wang Lan''s home. "Building 16, apartment 201!" Lin Tian muttered Wang Lan''s address to himself as he walked quickly forward. Arriving at building number sixteen, Lin Tian walked up the stairs. Standing in front of apartment 201, Lin Tian found the door closed and rang the doorbell. "Ding dong!" "Coming!" Following a voice, the door was opened by a middle-aged woman in her fifties. Zhang Feng opened the door and, seeing Lin Tian, looked him up and down with some surprise, "Who are you looking for?" After a brief glance at her, Lin Tian calmly replied, "Is this Wang Lan''s residence?" Upon hearing this, Zhang Feng''s eyes widened incredulously as she continued to gaze at Lin Tian in disbelief, "Are you that Master Lin?" "Master Lin?" Lin Tianyi was startled, then he caught on and nodded, "If you''re talking about the person who''s going to help you find the missing boy, then yes, that''s me." It really is him! Zhang Feng looked at Lin Tian in surprise, her face full of astonishment. Originally, her children had said that a Master Lin was very accurate in divination, but she was somewhat skeptical, and now that she saw Lin Tian, her doubts only deepened. How old is this kid? Eighteen or nineteen years old? He must be a swindler! Zhang Feng internally branded Lin Tian with a label. "Master Lin? You''re here, come in, come in quickly!" At that moment, Wang Lan inside the room also noticed Lin Tian and immediately greeted him with enthusiasm. Seeing her daughter so enthusiastic, Zhang Feng opened her mouth but ultimately didn''t say anything. However, the skepticism on her face was not concealed at all. Then, Lin Tian followed Wang Lan inside. Upon arriving in the living room, Lin Tian found a group of people standing there. As he approached, everyone looked towards him. And the moment they saw Lin Tian, they were all taken aback. Noticing the expressions on these people''s faces, Lin Tian knew that Wang Lan had probably not told them about his age. "Xiaohui, this is the so-called master you spoke of?" Glancing at Lin Tian, a man in his thirties looked at Wang Lan with dissatisfaction. "This" Wang Lan''s face showed embarrassment. Lin Tian scanned the crowd, taking in everyone''s expressions. He knew these people were already skeptical of him, and seeing how young he was only added to their disbelief. Seeing their expressions, Lin Tian didn''t feel like wasting words. With this thought, he pulled up a chair and sat down calmly, looking at everyone: "I know you don''t believe in me, but it doesn''t matter. I''ll do some calculations for you today." "Then calculate the color of the underwear I''m wearing today!" The middle-aged man began with a mocking look at Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced at him faintly and said calmly, "Alright!" With that, Lin Tian took three coins out of his pocket and tossed them! Buzz buzz! The three coins spun rapidly! They were so fast that they resembled spinning tops! Seeing Lin Tian''s move, everyone in the room was taken aback, showing some surprise. To make coins spin like tops with a casual toss wasn''t something just anyone could manage. Of course, they were just surprised that''s all, Lin Tian''s seemingly cool move didn''t mean he knew any divination. Buzz buzz~! After about a dozen seconds, the spinning coins began to slow down. Eventually, the coins came to a complete stop. Seeing the coins stopped, everyone''s gaze turned towards Lin Tian. After glancing at the coins that had stopped spinning, Lin Tian lifted his head. His gaze moved across the faces of everyone there and finally settled on the middle-aged man, speaking slowly: "Your underwear is red," Lin Tian said with certainty. At these words, everyone''s gaze shifted to the middle-aged man. "You you must be guessing!" Stunned for a moment, the middle-aged man quickly spoke up. "Exactly, there are only a few colors to choose from, it''s possible even by guessing!" At that moment, a middle-aged woman alongside joined in. Just a guess, that was indeed a possibility. With this thought, a hint of suspicion appeared on everyone''s faces. Noticing the doubt on their faces, Lin Tian''s expression remained unchanged as he quietly looked at the middle-aged man, speaking at a measured pace: "Your underwear is red, bought a year ago. You''ve been wearing it for three days without changing. Also, there is a hole in the front of your underwear, and sometimes you will" Pausing here, Lin Tian''s tone halted and he looked at the man with a half-smile: "Shall I go on?" Chapter 98 Its a Waste of Youth Not to Be Romantic Shock!At that moment, the middle-aged man''s face was full of horror, his eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost. Noticing the expression on the middle-aged man''s face, everyone felt a wave of confusion. Could everything Lin Tian said be true? Had he really figured it out? Everyone looked at the middle-aged man with doubt and then at Lin Tian. "Shall I continue?" Lin Tian asked, his smile not quite reaching his eyes as he looked at the middle-aged man. "No, no need!" Coming to his senses, the middle-aged man hurriedly replied. He was now somewhat distraught. It was too miraculous! The impact of Lin Tian''s performance was too great! To think that even such a trivial matter as his own underwear, known only to his wife, could be foretold. He didn''t believe his wife would tell him about it. So the only possibility was... he had really figured it out! As soon as the middle-aged man thought of this possibility, his eyes widened in shock and astonishment. The middle-aged man''s expression was noted by everyone in the room. All had their suspicions. By then, no one dared to look down on Lin Tian, and his expression grew solemn. After hesitating for a moment, Wang Lan''s mother, Zhang Feng, looked at Lin Tian and tested him, "Can you calculate how much money I lost yesterday?" Lost money? Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned and looked at Zhang Feng curiously. Nobody in the room had heard about Zhang Feng losing money. Seeing everyone''s reaction, Zhang Feng explained, "I lost some money yesterday and I haven''t told anyone. If this... if Master Lin really can figure it out, then..." Zhang Feng didn''t finish her sentence, but everyone understood what she meant. If Lin Tian could figure this out as well, then he truly was a divine figure! Thinking this, everyone turned their gazes toward Lin Tian. After scanning the crowd, knowing they would not fully believe him unless he performed another divination, Lin Tian nodded calmly, "I can." After speaking, Lin Tian bent down to pick up three coins from the ground, held them in his palm, and tossed them again. Humming~! The three silver coins rapidly spun on the ground. Everyone watched the rapidly spinning coins with serious expressions. This time, no one was indifferent, and everyone seemed a bit tense. Hum! Several seconds later, the coins stopped. The moment they stopped, a flood of information entered Lin Tian''s mind. After scanning the information in his mind, Lin Tian frowned. Taking a deep breath, he turned to Zhang Feng and said expressionlessly, "You didn''t lose money yesterday!" "What?" Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this. "You didn''t lose money yesterday, but you did lose two hundred yuan the day before yesterday on Yangming Road. Right?" Lin Tian asked, looking at the somewhat dazed Zhang Feng. Zhang Feng stared at Lin Tian, stunned. After a while, astonishment in her eyes gave way to ecstasy. It was true! He had really figured it out! And he had done it even though she had given him incorrect information. A divine figure! Truly a divine figure! S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhang Feng''s heart surged with excitement. After a moment, she knelt down before Lin Tian, crying out with a sad face, "Master Lin, please save my grandson!" "Uh..." Lin Tian was taken aback by Zhang Feng''s sudden kneeling. The change in her attitude was too abrupt. After a moment of surprise, Lin Tian quickly got up to help Zhang Feng, "Please get up, I''ll help if I can." After a moment, the other people in the room also hurried to help Zhang Feng up. Meanwhile, various compliments were whispered into Lin Tian''s ears. "Mom, please get up. Master Lin will definitely help!" "Exactly, Master Lin has a heart of a Bodhisattva..." Listening to the complimentary voices around him, Lin Tianyi was at a loss for words. In the beginning, he was too disdainful, but now... However, thinking about it, Lin Tian understood. Any family, if there really was someone who could help them find their children, would definitely be just as excited. Lin Tian''s two divination techniques completely won over Wang Lan''s family. What followed was simple. Lin Tian said that helping them find someone would be very beneficial to his cultivation, and he would help them find their children. Your next chapter is on empire Afterward, Lin Tian suggested that someone should come with him. After all, he would need to bring the child back after finding them and might even have to take care of them, which Lin Tian didn''t want to be too troublesome. Hearing Lin Tian say this, everyone in the room wanted to go, even wanting to go together. But Lin Tian didn''t need that many people. In the end, Lin Tian suggested going with Wang Lan. After all, traveling with a beauty wouldn''t be so lonely. After arranging everything, Lin Tian didn''t plan to stay much longer. He stood up and said, "Alright, everyone, don''t worry. We should be able to find the child very soon, I guess in three to five days." "Thank you! Thank you, Master Lin!" Everyone in the room looked at Lin Tian with respect, and even some children''s eyes sparkled with admiration. Divination, so cool! After scanning the crowd, Lin Tian nodded. "Don''t mention it. I''m heading back now. I''ll come over again tomorrow." With that, Lin Tian turned and left. "Master Lin, please stay a bit longer." "Yes, stay a bit longer!" "No need." Lin Tian lightly shook his head and turned to leave. "Master Lin, please accept this token of appreciation." At that moment, Zhang Feng suddenly pulled out a stack of red banknotes and stuffed them into Lin Tian''s hands. Lin Tian''s hand wavered but did not accept them, shaking his head. "I told you, I don''t need your money." This money was of no use to Lin Tian. After waving goodbye, Lin Tian opened the door and left. Until Lin Tian disappeared at the doorway, the family was still somewhat dazed. Feeling a bit overwhelmed. Was all of this real? The next morning, after breakfast, Lin Tian hailed a cab to the train station. Wang Lan had already called to say she was at the train station and had bought the tickets. Half an hour later, Lin Tian found Wang Lan waiting at the train station. "Let''s go. Inside." Lin Tian smiled faintly. According to the ticket information, the train would leave in half an hour. The reason for taking this train was also Lin Tian''s feeling after divining. This time Lin Tian and Wang Lan were taking a high-speed train to Hua''an, which would take three hours to arrive. After security check, the two went to the waiting hall to wait for their train. In the waiting hall, Wang Lan, sitting beside him and looking at Lin Tian who was browsing his phone, curiously asked, "How did you learn this skill?" "Hmm?" Lin Tian looked up at her with a puzzled look. "I mean, how did you learn this divination technique?" Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian with a curious face. "I taught myself from an ancient book," Lin Tian chuckled. Seeing the mischievous smile on Lin Tian''s face, Wang Lan pouted. "Liar!" "Liar? Where''s your proof? Empty accusations!" Lin Tian looked at her with a cheeky grin, bantering with her. Chatting with a beauty was also a good way to pass the time. Seeing that Lin Tian was unwilling to talk about it, Wang Lan changed the subject and continued to ask, "Then predict when I will get rich..." "Let me think..." As time passed unnoticed while chatting with Wang Lan. Ten minutes later, they began checking tickets. Then the two went through the ticket gate. Wang Lan bought adjacent seats, and the two sat together. This was Lin Tian''s first time on a high-speed train, and he noticed that all the attendants were beauties. Noticing Lin Tian''s occasional stealthy glances, Wang Lan looked at him in speechless amusement, "I wouldn''t have guessed. You''re young, but quite bold when it comes to women." After interacting with Lin Tian for a while, Wang Lan realized Lin Tian was a carefree person and spoke more casually. After glancing at a passing beauty, Lin Tian turned back, looking at her nonchalantly, "Being frivolous is part of youth! Besides..." He paused here, examining Wang Lan from top to bottom, his gaze lingering for a while, with a knowing smile, "Besides, aren''t you also like that, huh? I can tell you have strong desires!" Chapter 99 Domineering! Awesome! "You..." Wang Lan''s pretty face instantly turned red, and she turned her face away, ignoring Lin Tian.Lin Tian chuckled and once again looked around at the pretty girls. So many beauties. While Lin Tian was scanning the beauties, at this moment, a young man took his seat opposite Lin Tian. This guy wasn''t old, probably in his twenties, wore glasses, and seemed like a very quiet young man. After a glance at him, Lin Tian paid him no more attention and continued his survey of the beauties. His gaze shifted, and Lin Tian frowned slightly, his expression somewhat dissatisfied. I had just seen a beauty in black stockings, and before I could properly appreciate her, someone blocked my view. A quick scan revealed that it was a young man, and this young man was walking in my direction. Discover stories at empire Lin Tian didn''t care, thinking to himself that this bastard should walk faster when the young man walked straight over to the quiet youth sitting opposite Lin Tian and, without any courtesy, patted him on the shoulder and said, "My girlfriend is in the seat next to you. Let''s switch seats." "What?" The quiet young man seemed a bit stunned. "I said switch seats with you, can you move quickly?" Seeing the quiet young man in a daze, the young man urged with some dissatisfaction. The quiet young man glanced at him and indeed saw a girl next to him. "Which is your seat?" After thinking it over, the quiet young man asked. "Number 54." "Alright." After some thought, the quiet young man agreed. Seeing the quiet young man get up, the guy didn''t thank him and still seemed impatient, as if he thought the other was moving too slowly. Then the quiet young man left, and the couple took their seats. This person sat right opposite Lin Tian. After scanning him, Lin Tian felt annoyed. This guy''s attitude seemed arrogant and presumptuous. Nowadays many people in this country behave like this; a lot of people think they''re great just because they have some money. They think they''re the number one in the world, so it''s no exception to come across such people outside. Shaking his head, Lin Tian ignored him and continued to stealthily glance at the beauties, but his mood was no longer as excited as before. After looking over a few beauties, he felt a bit bored, and as the bus started moving, Lin Tian took out his phone and began reading a novel. Just as Lin Tian was engrossed in his reading, suddenly an arrogant voice rang out, "Hey, come here." Lin Tian frowned, looked up, and saw it was the young man sitting opposite him. He seemed to be calling someone. "Hello, what''s the matter?" At that moment, a tall, uniformed waiter approached. "Make this instant noodle for me." The young man pointed at the instant noodles on the table. "Hello, there''s hot water over there; you can go and take it yourself," the waiter replied, though a bit taken aback, still courteously. "I know there is hot water there, but I''m telling you to make it for me, don''t you understand?" The young man looked at her impatiently. "I''m sorry..." "Damn it, can''t even make noodles without complaining, you..." Before the waiter could finish speaking, the young man started cursing. As a conflict seemed imminent, another waiter hurried over, apologizing, and quickly took the first waiter away, then went to make the instant noodles for the young man himself. Even though his noodles were made for him, the young man was still grumbling nonstop, "Damn, can''t even do such a simple thing right..." Lin Tian watched the guy with a frown, feeling as if he had swallowed a fly. So disgusting. Lin Tian just couldn''t understand how this person had grown up. Hadn''t he ever been taught a lesson? Such arrogance. Shaking his head, Lin Tian was somewhat speechless. Although irritated, Lin Tian said nothing. He just shook his head and continued to read his novel. Time gradually passed, and just as Lin Tian was watching excitedly, suddenly, a faint stench wafted into his nostrils. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was the smell of dirty socks. "Hm?" Lin Tian was taken aback, lifted his head for a look, and his gaze swept across until it fixed on the young man''s feet across from him. To Lin Tian''s shock, the person opposite had actually taken off his shoes. Leaning forward slightly, a wave of foul odor hit him, and judging by Wang Lan''s frequent wrinkling of her nose beside him, it was obvious she couldn''t stand it either, but perhaps because the young man''s attitude had been too arrogant earlier, she felt reluctant to say anything. She didn''t want to cause trouble. Wang Lan didn''t dare to speak up, but Lin Tian wasn''t so polite. Lin Tian had already tolerated him for a long time. "Tap tap..." Lin Tian''s hand lightly tapped on the table. When the young man''s gaze came over, Lin Tian calmly looked at him, "I''m saying, could you put your shoes back on?" "Put my shoes on? Why should I? I can do whatever I want! It''s none of your business!" The young man glared at Lin Tian with an unhappy face. His attitude was arrogant. "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled, shook his head, and smacked his lips, quietly staring at him for a while before suddenly standing up and slapping him across the face! "Damn it! Do you think you are the mother of the four seas, that everyone has to make way for you? You''re asking for it!" "Smack!" With a loud slap, the young man''s left cheek instantly bore the imprint of five fingers. The loud slap stunned everyone. Stunned for a moment, the young man quickly recovered and stood up pointing at Lin Tian''s nose, cursing, "You..." "You, your sister!" Lin Tian slapped him again before he could finish his words! Smack! Lin Tian''s hefty slap directly sent him tumbling back into his seat. "You..." With eyes blazing with fury, the young man braced against the seat, trying to rise again, intending to charge over. "Still not convinced?" Seeing this scene, Lin Tian slapped him again, sending him tumbling to the ground once more. "Ah!" Stunned for a moment, the young man''s girlfriend suddenly started scolding like a fishwife and then snatched up the trash tray on the table, hurling it at Lin Tian. Bang! Lin Tian instinctively blocked with his hand, but despite that, some debris and sunflower seed shells still stuck to his clothes. Even some yellow stains got on his shirt. This scene infuriated Lin Tian, who glared at the woman and slapped her across the face, fiercely scolding, "I never hit women, but for a thing that''s not even a woman, I don''t hesitate!" Smack! The resounding slap sent the girl tumbling to the ground, leaving her utterly stunned. "You son of a..." Meanwhile, the young man struggled to his feet again, seemingly looking for something to use as a weapon. Seeing that he was still not convinced, Lin Tian''s face hardened as he slapped him again, "Still not convinced? Acting like a fool!" Smack! Lin Tian''s slap sent him reeling back once again. Everyone watched the scene in stunned silence, some staring blankly at Lin Tian. As long as the young man showed any sign of still being unconvinced, wanting to curse or do anything, Lin Tian would unceremoniously slap him again! The young man had thought about fighting back, but Lin Tian was too strong and reacted too fast, leaving him no chance to retaliate. After being slapped seven or eight times consecutively, he finally calmed down and dared not act arrogantly anymore. Everyone watched the scene in stunned silence, some staring blankly at the stone-faced Lin Tian. Wang Lan also stared blankly at Lin Tian, seeing him like this, only two words remained in her heartAwesome! Domineering! Such domineering presence! Chapter 100 Mission! Mission! "What''s going on?" Two uniformed train officers quickly approached from a distance."What happened?" They hastened over, glanced at the scene, and asked in a deep voice. "It''s like this..." The waiter nearby finally reacted and began explaining in a low voice. Having heard the waiter''s explanation and taken another look at the scene, the two officers had a basic understanding of the situation. Seeing that the young man who was hit didn''t seem to have any serious problems, one officer spoke up, "Everyone, come with me." Seeing the officers approaching, Lin Tian knew trouble was inevitable. But he wasn''t surprised since he was prepared for this and followed the officers. After Lin Tian left, the crowd burst into discussion: "That guy was so fierce, absolutely domineeringhe slapped him and the guy didn''t dare to move! You should have seen his eyes at the time!" "He deserved it, being so arrogant!" "Exactly, it felt good!" "Just don''t know what will happen to that young man?" "Should be fine, it was just a fight." Listening to the discussions around, Wang Lan, sitting nearby, admired Lin Tian yet also worried for him. During Wang Lan''s anxious wait, Lin Tian casually returned after ten minutes. No sooner had Lin Tian sat down than Wang Lan asked eagerly, "Are you okay?" "What could possibly be wrong with me?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow. "The police didn''t give you any trouble?" Wang Lan asked, looking at Lin Tian curiously. "Since you''ve addressed me as Master Lin, I should have at least that much ability," Lin Tian chuckled. "..." Wang Lan was left speechless. She retracted the comforting words she had prepared, seeing Lin Tian''s grinning face. Of course, things weren''t as simple as Lin Tian described, but they weren''t overly complicated either. It was originally a minor issuejust a fight. Since Lin Tian knew his limits and the injuries weren''t serious, even if the police took it seriously, they could not do much to Lin Tian. At most, he would be detained for a few days. Then Lin Tian paved his way out with money, and considering the police had a slight bias towards him to begin with, they released him shortly after. Of course, he had to part with some money, which was inevitable. But Lin Tian didn''t care about the money. He had plenty of ways to make it. What mattered was that he had vented his anger. Two hours later, Lin Tian and Wang Lan got off the car, walking out of Hua''an City train station. Stepping out of the station, Lin Tian glanced around and then headed towards the taxi area: "Let''s go, we''ll go find your nephew now." Once in the car, Lin Tian instructed the driver to begin driving based on his intuition. ** Inside an old and dilapidated courtyard in a remote part of Hua''an City''s old quarter, four middle-aged men were discussing what to do with a female journalist. "Speak, what do we do now?" Wang Long glanced at the girl cornered and spoke up. "Just get rid of her!" A hint of ruthlessness flickered in one man''s eyes. "I agree, judging from her diary, no one knows she was investigating us. There was nobody around when we captured her," another man added. "I think it''s fine too! Just like the last time!" a third man chimed in. "Hmm" Wang Long pondered for a moment, took another look at the cornered girl, and nodded, "Then, let''s do it." "Good!" Upon hearing Wang Long''s agreement, one bald man''s eyes shone with pleasure, leering at the girl: "Since we''re going to finish her off anyway, let us enjoy a bit first." "Definitely, definitely!" The rest nodded eagerly, their faces showing excitement. This woman was quite beautiful after all. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After giving the girl a once-over, a trace of temptation arose in Wang Long''s heart, and he nodded: "I''ll go first!" With that said, Wang Long approached, lifted the girl, and headed to a room. Seeing Wang Long come over, Lin Yu struggled desperately, but bound hands and feet and with her mouth covered, she was powerless to resist. Lin Yu was filled with regret and annoyancehow could she have been so careless to be caught? What had shocked her even more was the ferocity of these men, who now wanted to kill her. Lin Yu felt immense regret; she shouldn''t have been so reckless. Lin Yu was a journalist for the Hua''an Morning News. Recently, she had noticed some street beggars. All these beggars were children, and clearly, they were disabled, with some even showing signs of injury, which Lin Yu had discovered. She decided to investigate this matter further. Since there was no progress yet and the investigation was conducted privately, she told no one about it. Through her research, she had gotten a rough idea about the beggars'' plight. The disabilities of these child beggars were man-made, all to make them more effective at begging. They were all controlled by someone! Discover stories with empire Having observed this, she planned to take a closer look at the beggars'' lair. But to her surprise, she was discovered and captured. And she had the habit of writing a diary every day; by accident, the diary was in her bag. Through the diary, they knew everything about her. That''s why they were so bold. Lin Yu regretted her carelessness! Rip! The sound of cloth tearing filled the air, and Lin Yu fought desperately, but it was in vain. She felt the intruder''s hands roaming on her body! Clenching her teeth, Lin Yu resisted with all her might, as tears slowly streamed down her face... In her eyes flickered a trace of despair. Meanwhile, not far away, Lin Tian told the driver to stop the car. After getting out, Lin Tian led Wang Lan to the front of the small courtyard, surveyed it, and said, "This is the place!" Chapter 100 Mission! Mission!_2 "This place?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Lan scrutinized the courtyard.The courtyard looked somewhat dilapidated, the environment obviously wasn''t very good. Seeing this scene, she couldn''t help but worry about her nephew. "What do we do now?" Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian. "What to do? Just go straight in, of course!" Lin Tian swept his gaze around and then headed straight for the courtyard gate. "Should we call the police?" Wang Lan hurriedly followed him. "Go ahead!" Lin Tian responded, before reaching the gate and kicking it fiercely. "Bang!" With a violent kick from Lin Tian, the already unstable gate was kicked open by him. Lin Tian planned to solve the problem through sheer force and find the boy to complete the task sooner. Force was the simplest and most direct method. "Bang!" Following a loud noise, the three lechers anxiously waiting inside the room were all stunned. "What''s going on?" After a pause, all three rushed out. The loud noise created by Lin Tian kicking the door also caused Wang Long inside the room to be taken aback, then he paused with a hint of confusion in his eyes. "What''s the matter?" Wang Long turned his head and yelled. "..." Silence! No one answered him. After a moment, Wang Long got up with skepticism and opened the door, only to find his three accomplices were no longer in the room. But the sounds of fighting were coming from outside in the courtyard. Feeling that something was amiss, Wang Long grabbed a steel pipe and walked out of the room. Lin Yu, who had already lost all hope, was also startled by the loud noise, and when she saw Wang Long leave, a glimmer of hope began to flash in her eyes of despair. Maybe, maybe there would be a miracle? After an anxious wait, faint screams seemed to reach Lin Yu''s ears. Hearing these faint screams, Lin Yu became extremely nervous. She knew something unexpected must have happened outside. But whose screams were those? Would someone come to save her? Or would she be captured by these people all the same? With her hands and feet bound and unable to move, Lin Yu waited anxiously. She felt as if time was passing so slowly... "Creak~!" In this agonizing wait, the door was opened again. Lin Yu widened her eyes and looked toward the door. At a glance, a mixture of shock flashed in Lin Yu''s eyes, followed by surprise. "Mmmph~!" Lin Yu''s mouth was sealed, so she could only keep whimpering, looking at Lin Tian with pleading eyes. The moment the door was opened, Lin Tian was also taken aback. Looking at the bound woman, and then at her clothes torn to shreds, Lin Tian was dumbfounded. What''s going on? "Mmmph mmmph..." Lin Yu kept whimpering at Lin Tian. After a moment, Lin Tian walked over and crouched down to untie Lin Yu. As he untied her, Lin Tian''s gaze occasionally stole glances at Lin Yu''s exposed bust. Such a beautiful pair of big white... rabbits! Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, even though somewhat embarrassed, Lin Yu couldn''t care less at this moment. Survival was what mattered most. Discover hidden tales at empire The moment the rope on her hands was untied, Lin Yu quickly used her hands to cover the exposed parts of her chest. Seeing this, Lin Tian felt awkward and said, "You can untie the ropes on your feet yourself." Afterward, he walked out of the room. Leaving the room, the image of that beautiful pair of big white... rabbits kept flashing in Lin Tian''s mind. Feeling a bit thirsty, Lin Tian swallowed saliva and muttered to himself, "Damn, I''m actually getting a reaction!" "Baby, are you okay!" At that moment, a voice tinged with crying came from another room, Wang Lan''s voice. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian extinguished the thoughts in his heart and walked over. As soon as he opened the door, Lin Tian was assailed by a pungent stench. It was the smell of urine and feces. Lin Tian frowned and saw that there were four or five children locked in the room. They all had vacant looks in their eyes, and some even appeared to have disabilities. At that time, Wang Lan was holding a two-year-old boy, weeping and saying something. The little boy''s legs were abnormally bent, obviously broken. After glancing at these children and recalling some news reports he had seen on television and online, Lin Tian had an idea of what was going on. It must be that the people outside were using these children to beg and make money. Seeing the dire state of these children, Lin Tian felt a surge of anger, and the restlessness that initially consumed him disappeared. The smell in the room was indeed hard to bear, so Lin Tian carried all the children outside. By the time Lin Tian had carried all the children out, Lin Yu had also come out of the room. She had covered herself with a piece of clothing by then. Although she could not help some exposure, it was much better than at the start. "What happened to those people at the beginning?" As soon as she came out, Lin Yu asked anxiously. "They are lying in the courtyard!" Lin Tian said, gesturing with his mouth toward the yard. After dealing with the situation, Lin Yu dialed 110 to call the police. Those four people were not the only ones in their gang; there were still a few who had not returned. The aftermath of this incident needed police handling, whether to arrest those people or to return the children to their parents. And before the police arrived, Lin Tian received a mission completion tone in his Sea of Consciousness. Since the mission was accomplished, Lin Tian decided not to linger. The police would surely require a statement if they found him there, which would be a waste of time. So, the moment the mission was completed, Lin Tian told Wang Lan he was leaving first. Although Wang Lan was somewhat taken aback, most of her concern at that time was for her nephew, so she didn''t say much. As Lin Tian walked not far from the courtyard, he saw a police car speeding towards the small yard. After glancing at the police, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze and immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness. As Lin Tian''s consciousness delved into the Sea of Consciousness, a synthesized voice rang out, "Task to personally rescue Wang Lan''s nephew is completed. Reward: 1 Supernatural Point." "Another Supernatural Point in the account!" Hearing this voice, a flicker of excitement passed through Lin Tian''s eyes. "Previously I had eight Supernatural Points, and with this one, now I have nine in total. Nine, and just one short of ten! Very soon!" Lin Tian murmured softly, looking down. After circling his Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian withdrew his consciousness, opened his eyes, and thought to himself, "With this task done, I can go and enjoy Hua''an Mountain tomorrow." Before coming to Hua''an, Lin Tian already knew that Hua''an Mountain in Hua''an City was famous. Now that he was here, he naturally didn''t want to miss it. The only regret was that this time he was without a beautiful companion. "I''ll just tour for one day and leave. Then I can find Qianqian or Mengting to go with me!" With this thought, Lin Tian prepared to find a hotel to sit down. Having sat on the train for so long, Lin Tian was also a bit tired. The next afternoon, as Lin Tian was admiring the view on top of Hua''an Mountain, he suddenly felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. "Buzz buzz~!" Lin Tian took out his phone and saw the number. He was a bit puzzled. It was an unfamiliar number. After some thought, Lin Tian answered the call, "Hello!" "Is this Master Lin? I''m the person you saved yesterday. I, I need to ask for your help?" As soon as the call connected, a nervous and somewhat hurried female voice came through. "The person I saved yesterday?" Lin Tian was startled, then quickly thought of the white rabbit candy, no, the trapped girl. Is it her? What does she want from me? And how does she have my number? "My, my son went missing during a school camping trip, and we can''t find him anywhere. Can, can you help me, please? I''m begging you..." Seemingly agitated and breaking into tears as she spoke, Lin Yu began to cry. "Uh..." Lin Tian was dumbfounded. And in that moment, a synthesized electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission..." ................................................ Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 101 Not an Illusion! While Lin Tian was somewhat lost in thought, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his mind: "Mission: Help Lin Yu find her missing son. Mission Reward: One Supernatural Point!"Mission! Another one had actually popped up. Lin Tian was somewhat dazed. "Master Lin, I beg you, please help me!" While Lin Tian was lost in thought, Lin Yu''s tearful voice came through the phone. Hearing the voice from the phone, Lin Tian snapped back to reality and after some thought, he asked, "How did you get my number?" "Um..." Hesitating for a moment, Lin Yu replied with some hesitation, "I got it from that girl who came with you." Wang Lan! Lin Tian was speechless, unable to believe she had casually given out his number. He rolled his eyes. "Master Lin, please don''t take offense, I begged her for it, she had no choice but to give it to me," Lin Yu said tentatively, afraid that Lin Tian would take issue with it. "Alright, I know, it''s no problem." Even though he was a little annoyed, Lin Tian didn''t say much. After all, if it hadn''t been for Wang Lan giving his number to her, he might not have gotten this mission. "It''s a relief that you aren''t blaming me. I, I''m begging you to help my son..." Lin Yu''s anxious voice came through the phone. "Yes, I know. I''ll help you!" Since there was a mission, of course, Lin Tian was going to accept it. "Really! Thank you! Thank you so much!" Hearing Lin Tian agree, Lin Yu was taken aback and then cried out in ecstatic gratitude. "Yeah, okay, let''s leave it at that for now. I''ll call you when I''ve found him. This is your phone number, right?" "Yes, yes!" Lin Yu hurriedly nodded her head. Experience tales at empire "Okay then, we''ll be in touch later." With that, Lin Tian hung up the phone. After hanging up, Lin Tian shrugged his shoulders with a somewhat helpless expression. He had initially planned to spend the night at the mountain top to enjoy the sunrise the next day, but it seemed that plan was no longer possible. Thinking it over, Lin Tian took out three silver coins from his pocket and casually tossed them. Buzz buzz! sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The three silver coins rapidly spun on the rocky ground. After a dozen seconds, the coins stopped, and at the same time, a stream of information entered Lin Tian''s mind. Noting the information in his mind, Lin Tian nodded and then began to prepare for descending the mountain. A few minutes later, Lin Tian was sitting on the cable car, ready to go downhill. While on the cable car, Lin Tian felt his phone vibrate in his pocket again. Thinking it was Lin Yu calling, he took out the phone only to find that it was actually Bu Mengting calling. Surprised, Lin Tian answered the phone. As soon as he answered, Bu Mengting''s pouting voice came through: "Humph! Dead Lin Tian, where did you run off to!" "What''s the matter?" Lin Tian asked, somewhat startled. "What''s the matter, you ask? Do you know where I am right now?" Bu Mengting''s voice came through the phone with a hint of dissatisfaction. Taken aback, Lin Tian guessed with some surprise, "You''re not in Wu''an now, are you~!" "You''re clever. I''m here, where are you!" Bu Mengting said, sounding quite annoyed: "I asked your mom, and she said you went out to play. You go out to play and don''t even call me, that''s really not cool!" "Um..." Lin Tian was momentarily dumbfounded. After pausing for a while, he asked curiously, "How did you come over?" "Can''t I come over if I have nothing to do?" Holding the phone, Bu Mengting rolled her eyes, but despite this, she still explained, "I came to get my acceptance letter, and also to visit a big dummy!" "Heh heh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian grinned, feeling somewhat proud as he said, "You mainly missed me, getting the letter was just incidental, right!" "Keep dreaming! Humph!" Bu Mengting pursed her lips, looking disdainful. "Don''t deny it..." Chatting and teasing Bu Mengting, Lin Tian continued down the mountain on the cable car. Half an hour later, Lin Tian hung up the phone. By then, he had already arrived at the foot of the mountain. He glanced at the waiting taxis outside the scenic area and directly hailed one. Then, trusting his gut, he told the driver to start driving. ** Meanwhile, Lin Yu''s family was anxiously waiting and searching. But it was all in vain! Useless! Almost a whole day had passed with not a single clue. From the moment she received the news in the morning, Lin Yu hadn''t had a bite to eat or a sip to drink. She felt like she was on the verge of collapse. Especially after seeing the miserable state of those little boys at the beggar''s den the day before, her heart ached and felt constricted even more. She even suspected that it was those people taking revenge on her. "Phew," Lin Yu slumped onto the steps by the street, her lips pale and her complexion terribly haggard. With a sigh, her husband sat down beside her, extending his hand to gently pat her shoulder. "Aqing is gone, what are we going to do? Wuu wuu..." Unable to bear it any longer, Lin Yu burst into tears in her husband''s embrace. "Don''t worry, didn''t you say that Master Lin is very effective? He will help us!" He gently caressed Lin Yu, soothing her with a soft voice. Despite his words, he was very skeptical about the diviner that Lin Yu had mentioned. Especially when his repeated phone calls were not answered just now, his doubts only deepened. Meanwhile, Lin Tian felt that he was getting closer to his target by now. Naturally, he had seen the calls from Lin Yu, but he didn''t answer. Because answering them would be futile, and would instead require explanations. Lin Tian didn''t want to waste the time. ** Two hours later, night had fallen, and Lin Yu''s family had returned to their home. They were too exhausted, and it was useless to continue the blind search outside. At that moment, there were two police officers in their home. The officers were there to discuss the situation with Lin Yu''s family and to make some neighborhood inquiries. Looking at the two officers, Lin Yu asked expectantly, "Is there any news?" After a moment of silence, one of the older officers shook his head: "There''s no news yet, and we haven''t found anything on the cameras either. The main issue is we don''t know at what time he went missing. We are here this time to ask the neighbors and see if there are any clues." Lin Yu''s son had gone missing while attending a school picnic. But it was still unclear when exactly he disappeared. Had he gone missing during the picnic, on the way back, or after returning? It was totally unclear. Because at the time, the teachers had only made a cursory headcount. They weren''t sure when Lin Yu''s son had disappeared either. Hearing the officer''s words, Lin Yu felt a wave of dizziness and a sharp pain in her heart. "Phew!" Lin Yu took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, while muttering under her breath to boost her own morale: "There is still hope, there''s still hope! Master Lin! Master Lin!" Thinking of Lin Tian, a glimmer of hope flashed through Lin Yu''s eyes. Then she pulled out her phone once more and dialed Lin Tian''s number. "Beep... beep..." In her hopeful gaze, the phone vainly echoed with beeps. In the end, the phone message said: "Hello, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable!" Still no answer! Lin Yu felt a wave of despair! She had dialed seven or eight times before, all going unanswered. Seeing Lin Yu like this, the two officers also felt a sting of pity. They were aware of Lin Tian. They had heard Lin Yu say that there was someone incredibly accurate with divination, who had promised to help find her son. However, hearing this made all the officers speechless. They were one hundred percent sure that Lin Yu had been deceived. Had it not been for the fact that Lin Yu was distressed over the loss of her son, some officers might have even taken her aside for a serious talk. Shaking their heads, despite feeling that Lin Yu was so superstitious, the two officers couldn''t really say much. Meanwhile, downstairs from Lin Yu''s apartment, Lin Tian took out his phone and saw the call from Lin Yu. After pondering, Lin Tian still didn''t answer. Because he was just about to reach Lin Yu''s house upstairs. Holding the little boy, Lin Tian asked, "Is your home right in front?" "Yes, my home is 302!" the little boy nodded vigorously. He was very cute. "Alright then, let''s go upstairs. Your mom must be very anxious!" Lin Tian said with a smile, quickly walking up with the little boy in his arms. If it weren''t for the little boy being terribly hungry and needing a meal, Lin Tian would have brought him home sooner. Arriving in front of apartment 302, Lin Tian set the little boy down and smiled, "Knock on the door." "Bang bang! Mommy, open the door! Mommy, open the door!" Accompanied by the knocking sounds, the little boy''s tender voice rose. "Mommy, open the door, mommy, open the door!" The little boy''s tender voice carried into the room. Hearing this voice, everyone was stunned. After a moment of astonishment, Lin Yu turned disbelievingly to look at her husband, only to see that he too was in shock. It wasn''t an illusion! Overwhelmed with ecstasy, Lin Yu rushed toward the front door, stumbling in her excitement. Everyone also looked at the door in stunned silence, in disbelief! Chapter 102 The First Superpower Created by Myself "click" accompanied by the sound of the door opening, lin yu, trembling slightly, opened the door and looked anxiously towards the doorway."mommy" a tender voice rang out beside her ear. a cute little boy was looking up at lin yu. "aqing!" lin yu exclaimed excitedly as she squatted down and tightly hugged the little boy. "you''re back, you''re back, you''re finally back" holding the little boy tightly, lin yu murmured non-stop, extremely emotional. the excitement was so intense that tears streamed down her face. everyone in the room stared blankly at the little boy. lin yu''s husband could hardly believe his eyes, and the two police officers were even more incredulous. so many people couldn''t find him, and now the little boy just suddenly appeared? how could that be? what had happened? after hugging the little boy tightly for a while, lin yu regained her composure and, looking at the little boy in her arms, asked with confusion, "aqing, where have you been these past two days? how did you come back?" "mommy, i was taken away by a bad man. later, an uncle brought me back. this uncle was really nice, he even bought me lots of yummy things!" the little boy, lin tian, clearly had a good impression of the man. "uncle?" lin yu paused, came to her senses, and then hurriedly asked, "where is that uncle now?" "over there!" the little boy pointed and started walking towards the stairwell. seeing the direction the little boy pointed, lin yu quickly turned to look towards the stairwell. as she turned her head, she saw lin tian preparing to leave. s~ea??h the novl?ire.n(e)t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. seeing lin tian, lin yu was startled, then regained her senses and quickly called out, "master lin!" lin tian paused his steps, waved his hand, and then quickly walked away. "hey, master lin!" lin yu tried to call out to lin tian again. but lin tian moved very quickly and disappeared in just a moment. at that moment, lin yu''s husband and the two police officers also came out of the room, just in time to see lin tian''s retreating figure. seeing the quickly disappearing figure of lin tian, lin yu''s husband turned his head somewhat stunned and looked at lin yu: "is he really the one you talked about..." lin yu silently nodded her head, not saying a word. seeing lin yu like this, her husband was extremely shocked. somewhat speechlessly stunned... are there really such extraordinary people in the world? not just him, even the two police officers were dumbfounded. is there really divination in the world? the two officers looked bewildered the moment lin yu stepped out, a task completion prompt sounded in lin tian''s sea of consciousness. it was precisely because the task was completed that lin tian left. there was nothing left for him to do. walking out of the stairwell, lin tian walked slowly towards the residential complex''s gate, while focusing most of his attention inside his sea of consciousness. as lin tian concentrated his attention in his sea of consciousness, a synthesized electronic voice sounded: "task of helping lin yu find her lost son completed, reward: one supernatural point." hearing this voice, lin tian looked at the floating golden supernatural points within his sea of consciousness. lin tian''s sea of consciousness is a white space, the particles like golden raindrops are the supernatural points. at this time, these golden supernatural points were slowly floating in the air. they were quite beautiful. lin tian glanced at these golden supernatural points, counted them, and a trace of joy flashed in his mind: "ten, finally ten supernatural points." it had taken so long, but he finally had ten supernatural points. it was the first time lin tian had accumulated so many supernatural points. he was a bit excited. thinking this, lin tian paused his steps, glanced sideways, then sat down on a stone bench in the green area of the residential complex. lin tian leaned back in the stone chair, closed his eyes slightly, and focused all his attention inside his sea of consciousness. as his consciousness concentrated in the sea of consciousness, lin tian called up the superpower menu. looking at the ten drops of golden supernatural points floating in the air, lin tian''s mind stirred. whoosh whoosh! as lin tian willed it, droplets of golden supernatural points quickly flew toward the superpower menu and eventually entered into the superpower menu. one drop, two drops... ten drops! eventually, all the supernatural points had entered into the superpower menu. the moment the ten supernatural points entered, the superpower menu trembled. after trembling for a while, the superpower menu stopped. at the same time, a flash of enlightenment crossed lin tian''s mind. superpower! he had obtained a new superpower. just now, he had used ten supernatural points to create a new superpower. ever since he was shot in wu''an, lin tian had started to doubt his own safety, that incident made him clearly realize that he was not invincible. since that incident, he had wanted a superpower, one that could alert him when he was in danger. but among the 20 abilities given by the system, there was no such ability. even the similar superpower "divination" could only predict others and not himself, and because of its low level, it couldn''t even predict people closely related to him. helpless, lin tian had no choice but to plan to create a superpower himself. but creating a superpower required ten supernatural points. he had waited so long, and now he had finally gathered enough supernatural points. lin tian closed his eyes slightly, feeling the new superpower, and murmured to himself, "precognition..." precognition! this was the new superpower lin tian had created this time! "finally finished!" he breathed a sigh of relief and opened his eyes. at that moment, lin tian felt much more at ease. this precognition superpower, although it was the lowest level 1, could only predict major events, and not minute details. but lin tian was already very satisfied with that. as long as no irreversible incidents occurred, he was quite content. "moreover..." thinking this, lin tian''s eyebrows slightly raised, "this is just the lowest level of precognition. when i get more supernatural points, i can upgrade it." lin tian was quite pleased with this precognition ability. this level 1 precognition superpower was the type that normally doesn''t appear but indicates major events when it does. for lin tian, as long as no major events occurred, there was no problem. after thinking about the new superpower for a while, lin tian felt his pocket vibrate. lin tian took out his phone and saw that it was a call from bu mengting. lin tian got up and answered the phone while walking outside the residential area, giggling, "girl, missing me?" "hmph! not at all! i''m just asking when you''ll be back!" hearing bu mengting say this, lin tian chuckled, "girl, still saying you didn''t miss me!" "definitely not! definitely not!" bu mengting somewhat stubbornly refused to admit. "alright, alright! if you say so!" helpless, lin tian had to concede, but the smile he was suppressing made it obvious he wanted to laugh. "hey, when are you coming back, i''m really bored here!" after thinking for a moment, lin tian spoke, "i''ll be back tomorrow." "tomorrow? really?" bu mengting''s voice came through the phone somewhat excitedly. "of course, heh heh, you better get ready and wait for me to ''devour'' you!" lin tian raised his eyebrows, chuckling proudly. "tsk! pervert! i''m not talking to you any further!" bu mengting pouted, her face blushing slightly. "let''s talk about life, eh? by the way, how many times do you think of me in a day, and do you think about that..." stepping out of the residential area, lin tian stopped at the roadside, bantering with bu mengting while reaching out to hail a taxi. the next morning, after having breakfast, lin tian went to the train station and boarded a train returning to wu''an city. this time returning to wu''an, lin tian planned to ''deal with'' mengting. enjoy exclusive adventures from empire just thinking about bu mengting''s shy, adorable face made lin tian wish he could fly right back. Chapter 103 Honest Enough? several hours later, the train arrived in wu''an city, and lin tian walked out of the wu''an train station, carrying a small bag on his back.though bu mengting knew that lin tian was coming back today, lin tian hadn''t told her the exact time, intending to surprise her. leaving the train station, lin tian hailed a cab and headed home. when he got there, he found the house totally empty. even his sister, lin fang, was nowhere to be seen. once home, lin tian wasn''t in a rush to see bu mengting; instead, he opted for a shower first. it was july and the weather was hot; lin tian felt that his clothes were soaked through from his outing, and the stickiness was uncomfortable. after a refreshing shower, lin tian, wrapped in a bath towel, stepped out of the bathroom. he found bu mengting''s number on the table and dialed it. no sooner had the phone rung than it was answered. putting the phone to his ear and wedging it against his shoulder, lin tian wiped the water on his head with a towel while saying, "hello, mengting? where are you?" "i''m at home, where are you?" "come to my place and you''ll see!" lin tian chuckled. "you''re back?" after a moment of surprise, an excited voice came from the phone, followed quickly by a click as the call was ended. clearly, bu mengting was on her way over. setting down the phone, lin tian dried his hair, wondering whether to use a hairdryer, when suddenly there was a knock on the door. "coming." guessing it was bu mengting, lin tian responded and hurried over. as he opened the door, instantly, a beautiful girl in a blue skirt appeared before him. eyeing bu mengting up and down, a smile crept onto lin tian''s face. "hey, beauty, who are you looking for?" he said with a laugh. "i''m looking for a big dummy!" bu mengting rolled her eyes at lin tian, then, noticing he was only wrapped in a towel, asked curiously, "why aren''t you wearing any clothes?" "come in first." lin tian didn''t answer the question, instead inviting bu mengting inside. once bu mengting was in, lin tian casually shut the door, turned around, and looked at her seriously, "do you know why i''m not wearing clothes?" "why?" stunned by his serious demeanor, bu mengting stared at him blankly. "do you know the term used to describe a close relationship between two people?" lin tian said, his eyes twinkling mischievously at bu mengting. "what?" bu mengting was confused. "when describing a close relationship, people usually use the term ''open and honest.'' our relationship is so good, i naturally wanted to be ''open and honest'' with you." "ah! pervert!" startled, bu mengting quickly grabbed a pillow nearby and threw it at lin tian, then turned her head away, her cheeks blazing red. standing there in nothing but his skin, lin tian looked at her innocently, "you see, i''m not even wearing clothes, that''s quite ''open,'' right?" "put your clothes on now, you pervert! misusing idioms!" bu mengting''s face was as red as a ripe apple, embarrassed to death... seeing that bu mengting adamantly refused to turn around, lin tian shrugged with a look of resignation and re-wrapped the towel around himself, muttering, "sigh, such a handsome man is showing off his good looks for you, and you don''t appreciate it, what a waste!" shaking his head and sighing, lin tian then returned to his room. back in his room, lin tian put on his clothes. after lin tian re-emerged, seeing that he was indeed dressed, bu mengting breathed a sigh of relief. but she still glared at him disdainfully, pouting her lips and scolding, "exhibitionist!" lin tian scoffed, walked over, and plopped down next to bu mengting. he wrapped his arm around her shoulder and whined, "that''s not fair, you were the one who peeked at my ''jade body,'' you know!" "''jade body'' my foot, i feel sick hearing that! ugh!" bu mengting could hardly take any more of lin tian''s antics and rolled her eyes dramatically. "i don''t care, you''re responsible now!" "hey, what are you doing! be careful, my aunt might come back and see!" noticing lin tian''s sneaky moves, bu mengting immediately slapped away the hand that was making advances at her, speaking with some annoyance. "then let''s go to a hotel!" sar?h the n?vel(f)ire.et website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. lin tian teased her with a mischievous grin. "no!" "come on!" "no!" "then what do you want in order to agree!" in resignation, lin tian had to speak up. "hmm..." bu mengting''s pretty big eyes turned slightly, and then she turned her head to look at lin tian with a smile: "didn''t you say over the phone that you''re really good at cooking? you bragged so much last time. you said something like frying onions could bring someone to tears. now, i want you to cook for me!" bu mengting looked at lin tian with a smug smile, her face full of triumph: "i''ll let you stir-fry some greens for me, then let me taste the feeling of being on the grasslands!" "and then what?" lin tian asked calmly. "then?" bu mengting sized up lin tian from head to toe, a proud smile appearing on her face: "if you manage that, i''ll go to a hotel room with you, but if not..." at this point, bu mengting paused and looked at lin tian with a mischievous smile: "if you can''t do it, from then on you''ll do as i say! if i tell you to go east, you''ll go east; if i say go west, you''ll go west! hmph!" having said this, bu mengting slightly lifted her head, proudly wrinkling her little nose. lin tian smiled faintly and readily agreed: "no problem!" "huh?" lin tian''s quick agreement made bu mengting stunned. continue your adventure at empire could lin tian really be confident? but how could it be possible? how could you get the feeling of being in the grasslands from eating vegetables? what did she think it was? a tv drama? or a comic? don''t be ridiculous! bu mengting didn''t believe it at all. but seeing lin tian''s confident appearance, she began to have some doubts. having agreed to bu mengting''s challenge, lin tian then stood up and walked towards the refrigerator. after opening the fridge and looking around for a bit, lin tian turned his head to look at a somewhat dazed bu mengting: "we have some greens at home; i''ll make it now." as he said this, lin tian took out a bunch of greens from the fridge and headed straight to the kitchen. seeing that lin tian was actually serious, bu mengting was stunned for a moment with a look of astonishment. coming to her senses, she stood up and walked over. she wanted to see how lin tian would create the sensation of being in the grasslands with just some greens. upon arriving in the kitchen, bu mengting found lin tian very serious, thoroughly washing the vegetables. he seemed to be fully focused. with some doubt, bu mengting glanced at lin tian but didn''t say anything, just quietly watched. then bu mengting saw lin tian washing the wok, adding oil to stir-fry, adding salt. then he served the dish. very simple! in less than ten minutes, the dish was ready! "there''s nothing different, is there?" bu mengting looked at lin tian with some confusion. if there was any difference, it was that yang tian took the cooking process very seriously. it felt very immersive? but could being immersed be enough? bu mengting was skeptical. "phew!" lin tian let out a breath, relaxing his tightly strung nerves. turning his head to look at the puzzled bu mengting, lin tian smiled slightly: "beauty, have a taste..." saying this, lin tian found a pair of chopsticks and handed them to her. with just one chew, bu mengting was instantly stunned, her eyes widening, slightly bewildered. after a long moment, bu mengting came back to her senses, raising her head with a shocked look at lin tian: "this..." bu mengting''s face showed utter disbelief! Chapter 104 Beauty, do you want to meet up? seeing bu mengting''s stunned expression, lin tian smiled faintly, somewhat smugly, "how about it? does it meet your expectations?""this, this..." bu mengting stared at lin tian, wanting to say something but found herself tongue-tied, unable to utter a complete sentence for a while. after a moment of bewilderment, seemingly in disbelief, bu mengting once again bowed her head to pick up a piece of green vegetable and put it directly into her mouth. bu mengting chewed in her mouth. as she chewed, a light and slightly unripe taste spread from her tongue''s taste buds, then throughout her whole body. it was the taste of grass. as this flavor spread throughout her body, bu mengting felt as if her nose also caught a whiff of a faint fragrance. it was the fragrance of grass. far away, she seemed to hear the sounds of sheep baaing in her ears. her body also felt waves of warmth, which seemed like the sunshine on the grasslands bathing her. "whoosh whoosh!" it seemed like gusts of wind were blowing, carrying the fresh fragrance of herbs. the grasslands! even bu mengting thought she saw a lush green grassland. a breeze came, bending the grass slightly, and white little sheep appeared in her view, resembling small clouds. the wind blows over the grasslands, revealing cows and sheep... this was the grassland of bu mengting''s imagination! and now, she felt as if she was really there. since this was her second attempt, bu mengting quickly snapped back to reality this time. nevertheless, her eyes still couldn''t hide their astonished sparkle. "beautiful lady, how is it?" lin tian grinned at the still shocked bu mengting. "this, you, how did you do this?" bu mengting looked at lin tian with disbelief, her face filled with astonishment. "who am i? i am lin tian!" lin tian raised his eyebrows, a proud expression on his face. "i''m serious." "i am serious too!" "well, okay then!" knowing she wouldn''t get any more out of him, bu mengting simply rolled her eyes. seeing that bu mengting was not going to question further, lin tian chuckled, grasping bu mengting''s soft hand, "beautiful lady, how about we get a room, deal or no deal?" bu mengting''s eyes shifted, pouting her lips, "i want you to cook for me every day, agree to that and i''ll agree!" "no way, cooking these dishes takes a lot of effort, i can only do it once a month!" "once a week!" "no, just once a month!" lin tian stood firm. such cooking required his full concentration and was exhausting. "then every half a month!" seeing lin tian''s resolute attitude, bu mengting had to compromise. "alright, every half a month then!" lin tian could accept that. "hmm! let me taste it again, so delicious!" honestly a bit greedy, bu mengting bowed her head and started eating again. this time she ate very quickly, and in less than ten seconds, a plate of food had disappeared. despite this, bu mengting still seemed somewhat unsatisfied, really reluctant to part with it, and looked at lin tian with a pleading expression, "lin, tian, let''s cook another dish." "we agreed on half a month, we''ll talk about this detail later, i think we should first discuss life and our dreams," said lin tian, who had long wanted to take matters with bu mengting into his own hands and didn''t want to wait any longer. saying that, he took bu mengting''s hand and walked outside. "what''s the rush!" bu mengting, visibly unhappy, was pulled outside by lin tian. twenty minutes later, lin tian led bu mengting by the hand into the already prepared room. "you..." entering the room and knowing what was about to happen, bu mengting looked a bit nervous and lowered her head slightly. her pretty face was slightly flushed. having been through this not for the first time, lin tian was much more composed than bu mengting, and pretended to be calm as he looked at her, "shall we play house?" "ah? play house?" bu mengting looked up at lin tian, somewhat taken aback. "yes!" lin tian nodded as if it were obvious, seriously said, "now i''m the daddy, and you''re the mommy. it''s getting late, shouldn''t we do what mommies and daddies do?" sea??h th novlf~ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "you..." bu mengting rolled her eyes, speechless! "mommy, would you like to take a bath first, or should we go to bed now to discuss life and our dreams?" lin tian smiled mischievously at bu mengting. bu mengting gave lin tian a look and said, "i want to take a shower!" after saying that, bu mengting turned and walked towards the bathroom. after a few steps, she remembered something and suddenly turned back, looking at lin tian with a warning look, "you''d better not peek." lin tian quickly raised his hand, "i promise, i promise!" "hmph!" with a cold snort, bu mengting turned and walked into the bathroom. through the vaguely transparent glass of the bathroom, lin tian saw that bu mengting had already started undressing. then, the sound of rustling water started... unable to contain himself, lin tian stripped off his clothes, sneaked into the bathroom quietly, and walked in. ... after the passionate encounter, bu mengting lay sweetly on lin tian''s chest, her cheeks still flushed from the excitement before. lin tian gently stroked bu mengting''s smooth hair and looked down at her with a smile, "how was it? was i impressive?" bu mengting gave lin tian a look and turned her head away, ignoring him. seeing that bu mengting was ignoring him, lin tian didn''t want to let her off so easily. he grinned and said, "little girl, who would have thought you''d be so wild! look, my arm is all bruised because of you." saying that, lin tian lifted his arm to show. on lin tian''s arm were several purple bruises, along with numerous red marks clearly resulting from being grabbed. after glancing at lin tian''s arm, bu mengting''s face instantly turned red, her cheeks full of bashfulness. "don''t talk about it anymore!" remembering her wild behavior before, bu mengting was dying of embarrassment and buried her head into lin tian''s chest, too shy to look up. seeing bu mengting''s embarrassed reaction, lin tian felt even more smug and continued, "let''s not mention the arms, but i suggest you take a look at my back" "my back, it was a tragedy!" "alright, stop talking about it!" hearing lin tian''s words, bu mengting buried her head even lower, dying of shyness. "so tell me, am i impressive or what? say i am, and i''ll let you off the hook!" lin tian chuckled slyly, his hand slowly sliding down. feeling lin tian''s hand, bu mengting trembled all over, her body stiffened, and she murmured softly, "impressive!" "you should say ''master is impressive!''" "don''t touch me, okay, okay, i''ll say it, the master is impressive!" unable to stand it any longer, bu mengting finally pleaded. "that''s more like it!" lin tian''s lips curved slightly, revealing a hint of a smile. after resting for a while, since it was bu mengting''s first time, she couldn''t get up at all, so lin tian had no choice but to stay with her. feeling a bit bored, lin tian took out his phone and started browsing through novels. lying on lin tian''s chest, bu mengting noticed lin tian hadn''t moved for a while, and, curious, she lifted her head and saw him intently looking at his phone , so she curiously asked, "what are you looking at?" "reading a novel." lin tian was at an exciting part, looking somewhat thrilled. "what are you reading that''s got you so excited?" noticing the smile at the corners of lin tian''s mouth, the curious bu mengting sat up and looked towards lin tian''s phone . "nothing much. the novel is quite good. it''s thrilling." while speaking, lin tian clicked on the next chapter, only to discover it was the last chapter . "ah, it''s over!" lin tian said, slightly disappointed. he then clicked to donate a few bucks and left a message for the author to update faster. "what are you doing?" noticing lin tian''s actions, bu mengting asked curiously. "donating," lin tian casually donated 588 book coins and replied. "do you have to pay for reading?" bu mengting looked at lin tian with a puzzled face. bu mengting didn''t read novels much, and was not familiar with these things. "of course!" lin tian nodded affirmatively, "many of these authors are professional writers, with writing as their only job. if no one subscribes or donates, they wouldn''t have money for food. it''s quite normal to spend some money on books. it''s like how we spend money when we buy things from the supermarket. it''s also someone''s labor." "oh, i don''t understand!" bu mengting shook her head. discover exclusive tales on empire after donating, lin tian tossed aside his phone, flipped bu mengting under him, and looked down at her with a grin, "let''s not worry about these details, let''s discuss life''s ideals instead!" "ah, no..." half an hour later, bu mengting glared at lin tian fiercely, complaining, "i said no already, it hurts so much down there." "uh..." lin tian looked embarrassed. after thinking for a while, lin tian said, "are you hungry? should i go out and buy you something to eat? you can''t go out in your current state." "you still mention it, it''s all because of you!" bu mengting glared at lin tian straight away. "do you want to eat something?" knowing he was at fault, lin tian could only speak somewhat sheepishly. "not hungry yet, let''s talk about it later." "okay." it wasn''t until eight o''clock at night that bu mengting felt her body was not much of a problem, and she prepared to get up. in the meantime, lin tian had gone out to buy some dinner since it was so late and they were starving. "are you okay?" seeing bu mengting tentatively getting out of bed, lin tian asked with concern. bu mengting took a few tentative steps and shook her head, "no big problem, just a little pain." "that''s good." lin tian breathed a sigh of relief. since there was no major problem, lin tian and bu mengting decided to head back and then checked out of the room. walking out of the hotel, lin tian looked at bu mengting and asked, "shall we go back now, or do you want to walk around a bit?" "let''s walk around, and we''ll head back later." "alright, let''s take it slow." after walking a distance and feeling somewhat tired, they sat down on a roadside stone bench. across the street from them was a kfc, with many people going in and out of kfc. seeing kfc, bu mengting''s eyes lit up, she turned to lin tian and smiled, "let''s eat at kfc." "didn''t we just eat?" lin tian was slightly taken aback. "i just want to eat it!" bu mengting shook lin tian''s arm, whining. "no!" lin tian shook his head decisively, "it''s all junk food, and don''t you remember the kfc issue jr reported a while ago?" "isn''t that all in the past? besides, look, everyone else is still going," bu mengting pouted, looking somewhat aggrieved. "so if others go, we should go too? we can''t just follow the crowd. why is it that when something goes wrong with foreign kfcs, there are apologies and compensations, and then they strictly control food safety? that''s because people there immediately stop eating once a problem occurs. they boycott! that''s why these international fast-food chains are scared. as for us, a problem blows over and we still rush to eat without a care. we can''t blame others for not taking us seriously; it''s because we don''t take ourselves seriously!" saying this, lin tian''s expression looked somewhat angry, as if he was frustrated. "uh..." bu mengting stared blankly at lin tian, stunned for a moment, then said, "lin tian..." "what?" lin tian turned his head curiously. "i think you''re a bit of a zealot!" bu mengting said with a sneaky smile. lin tian glanced at her sharply and said irritably, "i''m just telling the truth." "alright, alright! we won''t eat then!" bu mengting said resignedly. "actually, eating ice cream is still fine." not wanting to upset bu mengting, lin tian said. "i was actually talking about ice cream. who knew it would unleash a whole lecture from you!" bu mengting rolled her eyes outright. "uh..." lin tian was taken aback. he felt a bit embarrassed. "come on, you big dummy!" getting up, bu mengting gently teased lin tian''s nose and took his hand as they crossed the street. Chapter 105 Mengmeng the Adorable Foodie crossing the underground passage, lin tian arrived inside the kfc across the street.as he pushed open the glass door, a blast of cold air greeted him. "it''s so cool in here!" bu mengting said, holding lin tian''s hand and smiling sweetly as she enjoyed the air conditioning in the store. the kfc had turned on the air conditioning, naturally making it cooler than the outside temperature. "you sit first, okay? i''ll line up to buy the ice cream!" bu mengting cheerily pointed to the empty seats nearby. the prospect of eating ice cream seemed to excite her. "i''ll go," lin tian said, glancing at the long queue in front of the counter. "no need! i''ll do it myself. go on, you sit down!" bu mengting insisted, pushing lin tian to sit down on one of the seats. helpless, lin tian had no choice but to sit down. after thinking for a moment, he took out a black wallet from his pocket. "it''s not necessary, i have money!" noticing lin tian''s actions, bu mengting shook her head, blinked her beautiful large eyes and turned to walk towards the counter. stay tuned to empire seeing bu mengting walk away, lin tian reluctantly put his wallet back. lin tian''s hands rested boredly on the tabletop as he propped up his chin and looked around. this kfc was quite busy, with nearly all the seats filled. whew! feeling the entrance door of the kfc open again, lin tian subconsciously glanced over. he saw a group of three men and three women come in. after briefly observing these six individuals, lin tian didn''t pay them any more attention and looked away. bored, he surveyed the interior of the store before his gaze returned to bu mengting. upon looking at her, lin tian''s brow slightly furrowed, feeling a slight displeasure in his heart. peeking! lin tian noticed a young man in his twenties in the line next to bu mengting, repeatedly glancing her way. his gaze frequently swept over her long, beautiful legs. bu mengting, wearing a blue skirt, perfectly showcased her beautiful legs, which looked very tempting. feeling a bit annoyed, lin tian tapped on the table, but after thinking it over, he decided not to get up. it was just someone taking surreptitious glances; he couldn''t very well go up and beat him up for that. after a while, bu mengting finally came over with the ice cream. that''s when lin tian noticed that bu mengting was holding three ice creams. lin tian glanced at the three ice creams in bu mengting''s hand and looked up in surprise, "why did you buy three?" "what, not enough?" bu mengting asked, a bit puzzled. "no, i mean, there are two of us, and you bought three..." lin tian said, pointing at the three ice creams in bu mengting''s hand. hearing lin tian''s words, bu mengting chuckled and sat down. handing over the ice cream in her left hand, she smiled sweetly, "here, this one is for you. i know you like taro flavor." "and these two!" bu mengting said, placing the other two ice creams in front of her with a giggle, "these two are mine!" "can you really eat two at once?" lin tian asked in astonishment. "of course!" bu mengting nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world, holding her head high with pride, "my strength is more than just this!" lin tian''s lips twitched slightly, unsure of what to say. after a while, he could only shake his head, "all right, then, let''s eat." while speaking, lin tian picked up the ice cream and began eating it. after just a bite, a voice full of satisfaction reached lin tian''s ears from bu mengting: "mmm, it''s so delicious!" "uh..." lin tian turned his head in surprise and caught bu mengting happily eating her ice cream with a blissful expression. happiness! lin tian indeed saw happiness on bu mengting''s face. and in just that short while, the ice cream in bu mengting''s hand had already been eaten by over half. lin tian stared at her blankly, his expression somewhat astonished. sensing something was off, bu mengting paused mid-bite and turned her head to look at lin tian with some confusion. bu mengting''s beautiful big eyes shimmered with a hint of bewilderment as she curiously asked lin tian, "what''s wrong? why are you looking at me like that?" "nothing, nothing..." lin tian said with an embarrassed smile, pointing at the half-eaten ice cream in her hand, "i just didn''t expect you to be such a warrior, and the expression on your face when eating ice cream is so exaggerated. it''s just..." "you don''t understand anything!" bu mengting wrinkled her little nose, looking at lin tian with dissatisfaction: "i was on my ''auntie''s visit'' recently, and i didn''t eat ice cream for a whole week, so of course, i have to enjoy it today. besides, this ice cream is so delicious! mmm, i''m going to order two more later!" with that said, bu mengting took another big bite, her face filled with satisfaction. lin tian was speechless; he now understood that bu mengting was a food enthusiast. he wondered how she could eat so much without gaining weight. "how did i never notice her ''food enthusiast'' attribute before?" lin tian murmured to himself softly. "what?" bu mengting, who was eating her ice cream, seemed to have heard lin tian saying something and turned her head with a puzzled look. as soon as bu mengting turned her face towards him, lin tian laughed, took out a tissue, and wiped the ice cream off the corner of her mouth with a slight smile: "i said you''re almost turning into a big calico cat!" "oh!" bu mengting pouted, her expression somewhat awkward as she said: "i often get like this when i eat too quickly." "speechless..." lin tian shook his head and gently wiped her little mouth. bu mengting''s little mouth was very rosy and lustrous, looking very charming like cherries. looking at bu mengting''s tempting little mouth, lin tian really wanted to take a bite. distracted, his hand paused slightly. "are you done?" noticing lin tian''s pause, bu mengting looked up curiously and asked. lin tian chuckled without saying anything, continuing to eat the ice cream in his hand. in the next ten minutes, lin tian still hadn''t finished his ice cream, but bu mengting had already eaten four. "phew! so satisfying!" after downing four ice creams, bu mengting finally took a breather, touching her little belly with a look of utter contentment as if she had feasted on rare delicacies. lin tian, his chin propped on his hand, watched her with a smile: "mengting!" "what?" bu mengting slowly caressed her little belly and turned her head to look at lin tian with a puzzled face. lin tian, still supporting his chin and observing bu mengting''s movements, said with a mischievous grin: "i''ve realized that ''food enthusiasts'' can actually be quite cute!" "what, no! i''m not a food enthusiast!" bu mengting glared at lin tian with dissatisfaction, stopping the rubbing of her belly and sitting up straight. sea??h th novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "being a food enthusiast is quite a cute attribute, you know? it''s totally ''mengmeng da'' for a beautiful girl!" lin tian chuckled. bu mengting gave him a cold look, clearly displeased: "that''s not true, i''m not!" "uh..." just as lin tian was about to say something, suddenly a voice came from behind. Chapter 106 Hit You, Huh! "hello, could i have your phone number? i think we have some connection, i mean nothing else." it was a woman''s voice.lin tian, curious, turned his head and saw a middle-aged woman asking a group of people for their phone numbers. seeing this middle-aged woman, lin tian felt she looked familiar. after a moment, he remembered she was one of the three men and three women he had seen entering earlier. the middle-aged woman successfully got several numbers from that table, and then she walked over to another table where a young woman in her twenties was sitting alone. "hello, could i have your phone number? i think we have some connection, i mean nothing else," the middle-aged woman continued. glancing at her, the girl ignored her. "are you giving me the number or not!" apparently angered by the girl''s response, the middle-aged woman said irritably. the girl still didn''t respond. "are you going to give me the number or not!" the middle-aged woman shouted angrily, as if the girl had committed some heinous crime. "what do you want?" the girl asked, unafraid and frowning at the middle-aged woman. "give me the number!" the middle-aged woman glared at her again. "no!" the girl turned her head away. "are you giving it or not!" again, the middle-aged woman roared. her eyes widened, her expression almost man-eating! "no! i don''t even know you!" the girl yelled, then got up to leave. "demon!" suddenly, the middle-aged woman roared and lifted the chair beside her, smashing it down on the girl''s head. "bang!" the chair struck the girl''s head directly. the girl fell to the ground instantly! "you demon!" the middle-aged woman shouted, lifting the chair again and smashed it down hard. bang! the girl, just getting up, was struck down again to the ground. lin tian was dumbfounded by the sudden scene. what, what is happening? isn''t this middle-aged woman too exaggerated, asking for numbers and then assaulting when refused? seeing this, lin tian was somewhat stunned. whew! while lin tian was in a daze, he noticed five people rushing through the crowd toward the scene. three men and two women. lin tian recognized these five people as the friends of the middle-aged woman because they had entered together at the beginning. when lin tian thought these five were coming to stop the middle-aged woman, their next actions shocked him once again. "demon! you should go to hell! you demon!" one of the bald men rushed over and fiercely kicked at the girl''s head! the movement was fierce! there was absolutely no holding back! this was beating to kill! "demon! demon!" while lin tian was still shocked, the other four started kicking and punching the girl on the ground. their actions were clearly intended to be lethal! no mercy at all! fierce! too fierce! such a bloody scene! seeing this, everyone present was stunned. even lin tian was taken aback; these people were beating to kill! too much! it was completely senseless! too arrogant! s~ea??h the n?vel(f)ire.et website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. after a moment, people snapped out of it and started shouting, "stop, stop beating her!" as they spoke, a few people tried to rush forward to intervene! "don''t come any closer, or i''ll kill anyone who does!" seeing people wanting to intervene, the bald man menacingly yelled, holding the chair. seeing the bald man''s action, everyone paused their steps. fierce! the recklessness of this group had scared everyone; no one dared to step forward now. while everyone else was afraid, lin tian was not. coming to his senses, he quickly rushed over. he had seen everything clearly; it was entirely the group''s fault! and these people were too uninhibited! to dare to kill someone in a crowd! but just as he took a few steps, lin tian paused, his expression slightly startled as an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his mind: "mission: rescue the beaten girl. reward upon completion: 1 supernatural point." a mission now? after a pause, lin tian quickly rushed forward again. if he didn''t intervene, the girl would be beaten to death! seeing everyone else intimidated, a gleam of triumph flashed in the bald man''s eyes as he swung the chair down towards the girl''s head. suddenly, he saw a young man charging toward him. seeing lin tian approaching, the bald man paused and yelled, "come any closer, and i''ll kill you!" lin tian didn''t slow down and approached quickly, delivering a slap, "i''ll slap you, motherfucker!" "slap!" lin tian''s slap sent the bald man flying! bang! the bald man fell to the ground, his left cheek swelling up instantly. stunned! seeing this scene, everyone was somewhat stunned. after a moment of astonishment, the bald man''s accomplices regained their composure and charged toward lin tian. lin tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he suddenly kicked out! bang! a man behind him was kicked flying by lin tian''s foot. whoosh! spotting a chair smashing toward his head, lin tian dodged by tilting his head and then charged forward, his shoulders shaking. he instantaneously sent another man flying. lin tian was very fast and knocked down five men in no time. angered by these people''s cruel intentions, lin tian went a bit harder this time, all of them severely injured on the ground. "huuh!" having knocked all these people down, lin tian let out a sigh of relief and crouched down to check on the girl. at that moment, the girl was lying on the ground covered in blood, her eyes tightly closed, clearly having passed out. how ruthless! noticing the condition of the girl, lin tian shook his head subconsciously. in less than ten seconds, these men had beaten her into unconsciousness, her head bleeding profusely. while lin tian was checking on the girl, the surrounding crowd also reacted. they took out their phones, some called the police, others summoned ambulances. the police station was very close by, so police arrived quickly. after understanding the situation, they asked lin tian to go and give a statement. lin tian wasn''t surprisedhaving been to the police station multiple times, he no longer felt the initial nervousness. ** one day later, at five in the afternoon, lin tian, who was watching tv at home, suddenly heard a knock at the door. "coming!" lin tian responded, then walked over to the door in his slippers, clattering as he went. as he opened the door, he saw bu mengting standing outside, dressed in a green sports outfit, looking youthful and beautiful. upon seeing that lin tian was only wearing boxer shorts, bu mengting pursed her lips, put her hands on her hips, and glared at him with big eyes, "lin tian, you didn''t forget you were supposed to go running with me this afternoon, did you?" "ah? oh..." lin tian was startled, then quickly explained, "not at all, i was actually waiting for you." "you''re waiting for me dressed like that?" bu mengting pointed unimpressedly at lin tian''s colorful boxer shorts. "oh, it''s just so hot today, i can change quickly. just wait a minute." as soon as he finished speaking, lin tian rushed back to his room in his slippers, clattering away. as he ran, lin tian muttered, "phew, almost forgotgood thing i didn''t go out earlier." the two had agreed this morning to go running at the city sports square in the evening. due to his urgency, lin tian quickly changed into a white basketball outfit in less than a minute. "let''s go!" lin tian came up to bu mengting with a playful smile. "i''ll let you off this time! let''s go!" saying so, bu mengting took lin tian by the hand and walked outside. as they walked, bu mengting curiously asked, "is that girl okay now?" "it''s nothing serious, just some concussion." lin tian knew whom bu mengting was asking about and responded. mengting was clearly asking about the girl who got beaten up yesterday. upon hearing that the girl was alright, mengting breathed a sigh of relief. then, remembering something, she said somewhat angrily, "hmph! those people are so hateful!" "their brains must be scrambled!" upon thinking of those people, lin tian muttered. "alright, let''s stop talking and hurry up, or we''ll miss the bus." realizing it was getting late, mengting urged. "then let''s hurry up," lin tian had no objections. then, the two of them quickened their pace. an hour later, at city sports square, mengting was panting heavily inside the track field, sweating profusely; even the tips of her hair were wet from sweat. "huff, huff!" mengting gasped for air, hands on her thighs, looking at lin tian with a weary face, "i can''t do it anymore, i can''t run anymore!" "you can''t even run four laps? didn''t you say you were going to challenge me?" lin tian looked at her, completely at ease. lin tian seemed very relaxed, having the ox power technique, he didn''t consider this distance a challenge at all. "who would compare with a monster like you!" mengting rolled her eyes at him, feeling genuinely exhausted, then she plopped down onto the grass. seeing mengting sit down, lin tian hurried over to help her up, admonishing, "you just had intense exercise, don''t lie down immediately to rest; walk around slowly." helplessly, mengting could only walk slowly with lin tian''s support, regaining her strength. being close to mengting, lin tian could smell a faint sweet scent it was the scent coming from mengting. glancing at mengting, lin tian revealed a slight smile, gazing at her fondly, "mengting" "what?" mengting looked at lin tian weakly, her pretty face slightly flushed from the intense exercise. "do you know what ''fragrant sweat'' means?" lin tian asked her, smiling cheerily. "huh?" mengting looked at lin tian puzzled, unsure of what he was going to say. noticing the confused look in mengting''s eyes, lin tian smiled slightly, still looking at her fondly, "you''ve sweat all over, i just smelled a bit of sweat" pausing slightly, he continued, still smiling, "i smelled a sweet scent. now i finally understand where the term ''fragrant sweat'' comes from!" "so it turns out that a beauty''s sweat all smells sweet! haha!" saying this, lin tian laughed proudly. giving lin tian a look, mengting said, speechless, "i don''t even know what you''re laughing about!" "i''m serious, i really think you smell sweet." lin tian spoke earnestly. ... continue reading on empire lin tian supported mengting as they walked for a while. once he felt mengting''s breathing stabilize, he let go. then the two of them sat down on the lawn. "come on! come on!" as soon as they sat down, a series of enthusiastic cheers came from not too far ahead. hearing the cheers, mengting curiously looked in that direction and guessed, "there must be a competition going on over there." "definitely!" taking a glance at the dense crowd across, lin tian nodded in confirmation. there was a basketball court about a hundred meters in front of lin tian and mengting, where many people were gathered, and cries and cheers were heard intermittently from inside. mengting loved lively scenes. hearing the spirited cheers ahead, she also wanted to see what was happening and, grasping lin tian''s hand, ran forward, "let''s go take a look too." Chapter 107 Just Find Me when bu mengting dragged the two of them to the basketball court, the area outside the court was already surrounded by a dense crowd.unable to squeeze in, and lacking the height, bu mengting had no choice but to bounce and peek inside. "i''ll handle it!" lin tian said with a slight smile, pulling bu mengting''s little hand as they squeezed in. lin tian found a spot where the crowd was thinner and pulled bu mengting through, instantly broadening their view and allowing them to take in the game at a glance. lin tian''s gaze shifted to the scoreboard66:30. the score of 66 to 30 was quite a surprise to lin tian. following a quick glance around, he had an inkling why. the two teams were mismatched in strength. looking closer, lin tian noticed that the red team had two incredibly strong players, clearly levels above the other eight on the court, almost reaching a professional standard. with two professional-level experts, the red team easily overshadowed the green team, whose members were significantly better than average people, but still far from the two pros. under the leadership of their two aces, the red team was nearly slaughtering the green team. despite the green team''s desperate defense, it was useless. after a glance, lin tian quickly became bored and diverted his attention. terrible! way too terrible! facing such a game, lin tian couldn''t muster any interest. now, lin tian''s strength was theoretically eighteen times that of an ordinary person. even if his skills were poor, he could easily overpower these players. competing with them with his own strength was like an adult competing against a child. this was precisely why lin tian rarely played basketball anymore. there was no challenge, no interest. so, while others screamed excitedly for the basketball skills of the two pros, lin tian looked somewhat bored. child''s play! it was all just child''s play! "so cool!" at that moment, red team''s number five performed a beautiful dunk, exciting bu mengting so much that she couldn''t help but scream out loud. number five on the red team was one of those two professional aces. seeing bu mengting cheer for another man, lin tian felt a small pang of jealousy, and disdainfully curled his lip, "what''s so great about that." although lin tian''s voice was quiet, bu mengting still heard it, and she turned curiously to look at lin tian, "lin tian, can you play basketball?" "basketball?" lin tian shook his head, feigning a lonely expression, "brother has been out of the jianghu for a long time, but the jianghu still has legends of me!" "..." bu mengting was at a loss for words, rolled her eyes, and then ignored him, continuing to watch the game. bu mengting enjoyed watching, so lin tian just went along with it, albeit bored. but the match failed to capture his interest, so lin tian''s gaze wandered now and then, looking to see if there were any beauties. suddenly, lin tian''s eyes lit up. a beauty! among the green team''s cheering squad, lin tian spotted a beauty dressed in a white suit. she had an air of efficiency about her, clearly an elite white-collar worker. at that moment, the girl was frowning at the situation on the court, evidently dissatisfied with what was happening. after staring at the girl for a moment, lin tian, wary of bu mengting noticing his stolen glances, dared not look too long, only sneaking peeks occasionally. then, ten minutes later, the referee blew the whistle signaling the end of the game. as expected, the red team had slaughtered the green team. lin tian didn''t care about the outcome at all, but he felt a bit regretful that the beautiful woman left after the game ended. "what are you looking at? let''s go back," bu mengting asked curiously, sensing that lin tian was watching something. "ah, nothing," lin tian retracted his gaze, feeling somewhat guilty. "let''s go back, it''s getting late." "yeah, sure." ** at nine in the evening, the weather no longer held the heat of the day, and lin tian was taking a stroll outside all by himself. originally, lin tian wanted to invite bu mengting to join him, but she happened to go out with her classmates that evening. having no choice, lin tian had to go for a walk alone. wandering around aimlessly, lin tian''s gaze frequently darted left and right. in the summer, girls wore less clothing, and it was a time for him to feast his eyes. stay updated through empire after walking a distance, lin tian paused, staring slightly stunned at the girl in front of him. "isn''t that the girl i saw at the basketball court? what a coincidence!" the girl approaching lin tian was in her mid-twenties and was the same white-collar woman he had seen on the basketball court. while lin tian was still dazed, the girl had already walked past him, leaving behind a faint scent. very pleasant. "a+ grade!" lin tian muttered to himself after catching the scent. shaking his head, lin tian decided to keep walking forward, a beautiful encounter simply passing by. but he had only taken a few steps when he stopped abruptly, his expression turning to one of surprise: "this..." just then, a synthesized electronic voice sounded in lin tian''s mind: "mission: help lin lili win the enterprise league championship. complete mission reward: one supernatural point." a mission? a mission had actually appeared? with a look of astonishment on his face, lin tian paused for a moment before he hurriedly turned around to look back. turning around, lin tian instantly saw the flickering red light on lin lili. that was the light of a mission! it was indeed her! after a brief pause, lin tian quickly gave chase, "hey, wait up!" calling out, lin tian quickened his pace and chased after her. lin lili, who had been thinking about the basketball game during the day, was startled by the voice behind her and subconsciously stopped, turning around. upon turning, lin lili saw a young man, about eighteen or nineteen, quickly approaching her. lin tian came up to lin lili, glanced at her, and said, "hello!" s~ea??h the n??elfir.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "uh, hello, who are you?" lin lili looked at lin tian with a puzzled expression. "hello, i saw you at the basketball court today," lin tian said straightforwardly. "oh!" after a brief pause, lin lili nodded and then continued with a puzzled look, "do you need something?" lin tian didn''t beat around the bush and asked directly, "do you want to win the enterprise league championship?" lin lili didn''t speak, just quietly watched lin tian. seeing that lin lili didn''t seem to want to respond, lin tian had no choice but to continue, "if you want to win the championship, just come to me!" "you? are you good at basketball?" lin lili looked at lin tian curiously. "super good!" lin tian raised an eyebrow, boastfully declaring. hearing lin tian''s words, a smile appeared on lin lili''s face as she sized him up, "but they have two professional experts, and your height..." lin tian had grown a bit lately and now stood at one meter seventy-five, but that still seemed too short. moreover, lin tian didn''t look particularly sturdy, and lin lili wasn''t convinced that he could make a difference. noticing lin lili''s expression, lin tian''s mouth curved into a faint smile, "don''t believe me? watch closely!" saying that, lin tian jumped with force. lin lili initially watched lin tian jump with a calm expression. but as she saw lin tian ascending higher and higher, she involuntarily widened her mouth in disbelief and craned her neck, looking up in astonishment... Chapter 108 Cooperation high! so high!lin lili''s mouth hung open, her face a picture of astonishment! high! way too high! at first, she didn''t pay much attention. but as lin tian jumped higher and higher, and finally, even his ankles surpassed her neck, witnessing this scene, lin lili was truly stunned. what an incredible leaping ability! lin lili herself was 1.68 meters tall, and lin tian''s jump almost cleared her head. which means, he was jumping nearly two meters straight up! that''s too exaggerated! thump! lin tian landed on the ground and looked at the astonished lin lili with a slight upturn of his lips, and a smiling gaze, "how does it feel?" lin lili stared at him blankly, taking a while to come back to her senses, and with a speculative look, she sized up lin tian: "your jumping ability is really good!" "it''s nothing much!" lin tian pursed his lips, a hint of a smile appearing at the corners. "but playing basketball isn''t just about jumping high; if your skills aren''t up to par, i''m afraid you still won''t be able to beat them," replied lin lili, who by now had recovered from her initial shock, shaking her head at lin tian. "i''ve got more than just leaping power," lin tian''s gaze swept lightly, and then he reached out to grab lin lili''s hand and pulled her to run forward quickly, without looking back, "come on, let me broaden your horizons!" "hey, what are you doing, let go!" lin lili, being pulled forward by lin tian, tried hard to shake off his firm grip, but couldn''t break free at all. "there''s a basketball court up ahead, i''m taking you there to show you my skills." lin tian kept a tight hold of lin lili''s hand without letting go, undisturbed by her protest. but actually, lin tian was deliberately taking advantage of lin lili. "the hand is quite soft..." holding lin lili''s small hand, lin tian secretly reveled. seeing that she couldn''t break free, lin lili reluctantly followed lin tian and ran ahead quickly. a few minutes later, lin tian holding lin lili''s hand briskly entered a neighborhood. this neighborhood was not far from lin tian''s home, and lin tian remembered there was a basketball court inside. "what are we doing here?" lin lili slowed down, watching lin tian warily. at the same time, she pulled her hand out of lin tian''s grip. lin tian didn''t resist this time, allowing her to pull her hand away, turned his head, and looked at lin lili: "there''s a basketball court inside; i''m going to show you what i can do. let''s go!" with that, lin tian strode forward, not waiting for her. seeing lin tian had left, lin lili hesitated for a moment before following after him. she wasn''t worried about what lin tian would do to her outdoors. following lin tian, after a minute or two, lin lili did indeed see a basketball court ahead. and at that moment, there were a few people playing and shooting baskets on the court. glancing at these people, lin tian hurriedly approached, shouting, "hey, bro, let me have a go." the players were just shooting hoops without playing a match, so one of them immediately passed the basketball to lin tian. lin tian caught the basketball with a slap, turned around to look at lin lili, raised his eyebrows, and smiled slightly, "beauty, watch closely." with that, lin tian started dribbling and rushed towards the basketball court. dribble, dribble! lin tian dribbled swiftly, arriving outside the three-point line. lin tian''s eyes scanned the basketball hoop before accelerating and fast breaking towards the basket. whoosh! lin tian moved very fast, like a gust of wind! "be careful!" seeing lin tian''s movements, a cry of alarm suddenly rose from the court. with lin tian charging so fast, it seemed as if he couldn''t stop, his body barrelling straight towards a young man! "ah!" everyone''s eyes bulged wide open! their hearts clenched! just when everyone thought the two were about to collide, then their eyes widened even further, heads tilting back in disbelief. fly! lin tian actually flew up! just as lin tian was about to collide with that person, his body flew up into the air all of a sudden! whoosh! lin tian''s body soared, leaping directly over the man''s head! "hey!" lin tian, clutching the basketball tightly, bent his body into an arc, the whole figure like a stretched bow, brimming with power! continue reading at empire hey! sea??h th ovlfire .net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. bang! a sound of impact against the hoop erupted! lin tian slammed the basketball hard through the hoop! swish! the ball shot through the net, the red mesh quivering nonstop! thump! lin tian''s hand loosened, and he landed on the ground. silence! the scene fell dead silent! everyone looked at lin tian, dumbfounded. and the person lin tian had flown over was even more foolishly staring at him. astonishment! seeing this astonishing scene, lin lili too was completely taken aback. although lin tian had already demonstrated his remarkable leaping ability just before, it was nothing like the violence and suaveness of the move he had just performed! "clap clap!" lin tian dusted off his hands somewhat and, smiling, walked up to the astounded lin lili, "how about that?" "uh..." a bit startled, lin lili nodded, "not bad!" with that move alone, lin tian had already proved himself to be very impressive. "then let''s go, we''ll talk outside!" saying this, lin tian grabbed lin lili''s hand and hurried outside. having shown off his skills, lin tian was worried about getting entangled by the basketball players and, not wanting to waste time, he chose to leave. when they saw lin tian leaving, the people on the court finally came to their senses, abuzz with talk: "damn! who is that kid! he''s so exaggerated!" "yeah, too awesome!" "have you seen him before?" "no, this is the first time." ... having walked a distance with lin lili, lin tian finally let go of her hand, a bit reluctantly. the two began to discuss the collaboration. after concluding the discussion, they agreed that lin tian would go to the blue sky gym to get to know his teammates at nine the next morning. and lin lili also offered lin tian a reward of five hundred yuan if they were successful in winning the championship. indifferent about the money, lin tian simply wanted to complete the task, so he did not haggle and agreed right away. the next morning after breakfast, lin tian told bu mengting that he was going to compete, joining the green team that they had watched the day before. "ah?" hearing lin tian''s words, bu mengting looked a bit stunned and gazed at lin tian in surprise, "why are you suddenly going off to play basketball?" lin tian raised an eyebrow, tossed his head, and let out a melodramatic sigh, "sigh, this master had already retired, but for the sake of your love of basketball, i have no choice but to make a comeback!" bu mengting was at a loss for words, rolling her eyes, "stop joking, alright? are you serious?" "of course i am!" lin tian nodded solemnly. "you know how to play basketball?" bu mengting looked at lin tian skeptically. "i''m really good, okay!" lin tian rolled his eyes, saying, "by the way, i need to get to know my teammates a bit at nine this morning." saying this, lin tian pulled out his phone and looked at it, then said to bu mengting, "it''s getting late, i have to leave soon." Chapter 109 Lets Gesture "did you really join that green team from yesterday?" seeing lin tian didn''t look like he was joking, bu mengting looked at him in astonishment."of course, why would i joke about that?" lin tian rolled his eyes, looking exasperated. "eh, really? then i''ll go with you and have a look." realizing lin tian wasn''t kidding, bu mengting immediately offered. she had yet to see lin tian play basketball. "okay, just let your uncle know, i''m about to leave." "mm, alright." ... ten minutes later, lin tian and his companion left the residential area, hailed a taxi, and headed towards the blue sky gymnasium. the blue sky gymnasium was precisely where the team lin lili talked about yesterday trained. ** while lin tian was on his way to the gymnasium, inside the blue sky gymnasium, the green team was training in a somewhat listless manner. thump, thump! sounds of basketballs bouncing echoed across the court as the team practiced shooting. however, despite training, the team''s mood wasn''t high at all. everyone appeared lethargic. "ai, it''s pointless, we can''t win!" a player casually shot the ball and then walked off the court with a glum face to sit down. many of his teammates were sitting beside him, many among them not showing much enthusiasm. hearing his comment, another person chimed in, "we can''t help it, their no.3 and no.5 are too strong." "exactly, exactly! what''s the point of a professional coming here to show off!" "for real!" this comment resonated with many people. it was frustrating to be outplayed. sear?h the n??elfir.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "it''s allowed to hire foreign players, and it''s not like we haven''t done it," someone else interjected. "our foreign player is nowhere near as good as theirs!" another person rolled their eyes, seemingly annoyed. actually, this time they had also hired a foreign player. however, the foreign player they hired was simply no match for the opponent''s. "shh! stop talking! he''s coming!" someone suddenly exclaimed. following their words, a tall, well-built young man, standing at 186 centimeters, walked in. when wang jian came in and noticed the low morale of his teammates, he shook his head, feeling depressed himself. wang jian had agreed to come and help the green team play basketball, and at first, everything was fine. under his leadership, the team advanced to the finals with ease, only to face the formidable red team. in wang jian''s opinion, the two players from the red team had the skills to play in the cba. the lack of enthusiasm among his teammates made wang jian''s training also seem lackluster. he shot a few basketballs and then went off to rest. this amateur team had no coach; usually, it was wang jian who took on that role. but now, even wang jian lacked the spirit. we can''t win! that was the consensus of the entire team. when lin lili arrived at the basketball court, she immediately felt the team''s demoralized spirit, as everyone clearly had lost hope. defeated before the battle! seeing everyone''s lack of energy, lin lili shook her head, walked to the center of the court, and clapped her hands forcefully: "come on! lift your spirits, we haven''t lost yet. i have good news for you, i have found a superstar player!" a superstar player? hearing this, everyone was stunned, wang jian also looked up at her, clearly surprised. seeing everyone''s interest piqued, lin lili spoke loudly, "this person is amazing. with him joining us, we may not necessarily lose!" "really? is he that good?" "who is it?" the place erupted with a buzz of discussion. curiosity was piqued following lin lili''s announcement. "manager lin, where is this expert?" "yeah? where is he?" "he''s on his way here!" after saying this, lin lili suddenly felt her white purse vibrate. she took out her mobile phone to look, then raised her head, "he''s already arrived." as she spoke, lin lili walked outside while answering the phone, "hello? you''ve arrived? good, i''m coming out to meet you now." seeing lin lili leave, the team immediately burst into discussion, everyone guessing who the expert could be. even wang jian was curious. he had heard of all the skilled players in wu''an city, yet he had no idea who this could be. five minutes later, lin lili returned with two people. when lin lili came back, everyone''s gaze turned toward the people following her. bu mengting was a woman, and despite her beauty, she was instantly ignored by everyone. then, all eyes shifted to lin tian. seeing lin tian, everyone was stunned. after a moment of shock, someone pointed at lin tian and looked at lin lili with a bewildered expression, "manager lin, is he the super player you invited?" "yes!" lin lili nodded as if it were obvious. "is he up to it?" a voice of doubt rang out. lin tian looked nothing like the super player they had imagined. a minimum height of 1.8 meters was expected, what''s with being only 1.7 meters? seeing lin tian, everyone started to have their doubts. glancing over the group, lin tian''s gaze landed on the person who had started speaking, and he beckoned with his hand, "if you want to know if i''m up to it, let''s just have a go!" lin tian''s gesture made everyone pause, and then they started to buzz with amazement. this newcomer was a bit arrogant! zhu long stared at lin tian, sneered, then pointed at himself, looking at lin tian with a mocking smile, "you want to challenge me?" "that''s right!" lin tian replied calmly, looking at him. "huh..." zhu long scoffed, stood up, and looked at lin tian coldly, "fine, let''s see what you''re made of!" zhu long seemed a bit irritated, feeling that lin tian was too arrogant. "show him what you''re made of, big boss zhu!" the teammates, already skeptical of lin tian, naturally sided with zhu long seeing the newcomer''s arrogant attitude on arrival. waving his hand, zhu long didn''t say a word. he glanced at lin tian, sneered, and took the lead walking toward the basketball court. lin tian followed calmly. seeing this, everyone else followed, ready to watch their one-on-one game of 21. inside the basketball court, zhu long bent down to pick up a basketball and looked at lin tian with a hint of scorn while holding the basketball, "you do know how to play 21, right?" "i do!" lin tian nodded calmly. "first to five points, your turn to start!" zhu long said, tossing the basketball to lin tian. lin tian caught the basketball from zhu long with a slap. holding the basketball, lin tian tossed it back to his opponent and shook his head calmly, "you start. if i served, you wouldn''t stand a chance!" stunned! hearing lin tian''s words, zhu long''s expression froze. not just zhu long, everyone on the sidelines was also taken aback. "if i served, you wouldn''t stand a chance!" such arrogance! hearing this, all the teammates on the sidelines felt a wave of dissatisfaction! this guy was too arrogant! even wang jian, upon hearing lin tian''s words, could only shake his head. zhu long''s skills were among the top few on the team, and even he couldn''t guarantee a win against him in a game of 21. and this guy... with that thought, wang jian just shook his head. continue your saga on empire Chapter 110 Can This Kid Fly? startled for a moment, zhu long snapped back to attention, nearly laughing with anger as he looked at lin tian and nodded repeatedly, "alright, alright! i''ll serve, i''ll serve. today, i''m going to play you so hard you''ll shit yourself!"anger! zhu long was truly enraged! from the start, when lin tian pointed at his nose and beckoned him with a finger, zhu long felt displeased, thinking this guy was too arrogant and didn''t know how to behave. and now, the other party dared to speak such arrogant words, zhu long was truly furious. he swore he would thoroughly crush this kid! no mercy! the match began amidst zhu long''s seething anger, a one-on-one game. "bang, bang!" zhu long bent slightly at the waist, dribbling the basketball in his hands, his gaze fixed intently on lin tian''s eyes. lin tian spread his hands, his gaze fixed on the basketball in his opponent''s hands. whoosh! suddenly, zhu long made a rapid sprint to the left! noticing zhu long''s movement, lin tian quickly stepped to the left to cut him off! whoosh! but what lin tian didn''t realize was that zhu long''s move was a feint. the moment lin tian moved left to defend, zhu long paused in his step, swiftly switching the ball behind his back. following zhu long''s actions, the basketball was instantly transferred from his left hand to his right hand. and at that moment, lin tian was still on zhu long''s right side. whoosh! zhu long made a quick break, speeding past lin tian in a flash! his move was clean and sharp! "good!" seeing this scene, zhu long''s teammates started clapping and cheering loudly. however, wang jian, witnessing the scene, just shook his head. amateurish! lin tian''s moves were too amateurish, his stance wasn''t standard, and he was too easily deceived by fake moves! this didn''t at all resemble the performance of a professional basketball player. it wasn''t even on par with an amateur. wang jian couldn''t understand where lin lili found such a ''skilled player.'' seeing how easily zhu long broke through, even he was slightly taken aback. zhu long thought that since this player was brought in by lin lili, he must at least be some sort of skilled player, but the man seemed unable to withstand a single blow. despite the surprise, zhu long didn''t stop; he quickly stepped forward, reaching just outside the two-point line, where he halted and jumped for a shot. woosh! with a light flick of his wrist, the basketball left his hands and in the instant the ball left his grasp, zhu long knew it was a good shot. the feel of the ball was just perfect! just as zhu long was preparing to celebrate, suddenly he saw his teammates'' faces showing a look of horror. "watch out!" someone couldn''t help but shout. "what''s wrong?" zhu long was confused. and in that moment of zhu long''s confusion, he suddenly felt a shadow over his head. woosh! smack! a loud smack of the basketball resounded! a hand suddenly appeared from behind! and slammed down hard! heading straight for the basketball! smack! chase-down block! the basketball was slapped away by lin tian, flying off the court. looking at the basketball bouncing away outside the court, zhu long''s face was a picture of shock, his expression one of disbelief. experience tales at empire blocked it? how is that possible? zhu long didn''t see clearly, but the players outside the court saw the whole scene clearly. the moment zhu long made his breakthrough, lin tian seemed a bit stunned, apparently not expecting to be breached so easily. but after a brief stupor, lin tian instantly snapped back to reality and hurriedly turned to chase after him. fast! lin tian''s speed was too fast! just as zhu long jumped to take the shot, lin tian also leaped up instantly, jumping even higher than zhu longby nearly half a body length. and just as the basketball was leaving zhu long''s hand, lin tian''s hand swatted it away! the scene fell into silence, except for the sound of the basketball slapped away by lin tian bouncing around the court incessantly, the scene fell into silence. everyone stared at lin tian with a somewhat astonished look. such incredible leaping ability! such astounding reaction speed! such incredible speed! with a look of astonishment, wang jian realized that his estimation of lin tian might have been slightly off. just based on that move alone, lin tian was quite formidable. "yay! good!" after a moment of being stunned, bu mengting instantly regained her senses and began excitedly jumping up and down to cheer for lin tian. cool! that block from lin tian just now was so cool! bu mengting hadn''t expected lin tian to actually be quite skilled at basketball! with a slight smile, lin tian picked up the basketball and continued the game. by this time, zhu long had also recovered, and his expression when looking at lin tian became much more solemn. since zhu long''s attack had failed, it was time to switch from offense to defense; this time it was lin tian on the attack, zhu long on defense. "thump, thump!" lin tian dribbled the basketball slowly, in no rush to attack. from zhu long''s previous offense, lin tian realized he had underestimated zhu long. or perhaps he had overestimated himself. indeed, despite his great strength, his skills were far inferior to zhu long''s, and it was easy for him to get shaken off. even his dribbling could be easily stolen. dribbling the basketball slowly, after thinking for a moment, lin tian suddenly had an idea. if he couldn''t outplay him with skills, then he would play to his own strengths. play with strength! with that thought, lin tian narrowed his eyes and walked over slowly, dribbling the ball. seeing lin tian approaching, zhu long attempted a tentative steal, but lin tian shielded the ball with half his body, making it impossible for him to reach. meanwhile, lin tian kept moving step by step towards the basket. seeing lin tian coming, zhu long tried to hold his ground, but despite zhu long''s size, he couldn''t withstand lin tian. he was pushed back step by step by lin tian. one step after another! outside the two-point line, lin tian suddenly stopped. seeing lin tian abruptly halt, zhu long was taken aback, looking at lin tian oddly. and in the instant zhu long was distracted, the muscles in lin tian''s body tensed up as he let out a loud shout and jumped up instantly! whoosh! lin tian''s body soared into the air! lin tian got higher and higher! leaping over zhu long, he rushed towards the basket with a roar! s~ea??h the n?vel_fire.et website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. like a heavyweight bomb, he soared upwards! watching lin tian soar, everyone''s mouths fell open in shock "does, does this kid have wings?" Chapter 111 The Astonishing Lin Tian "huff!"lin tian''s body soared into the air, roaring towards the basket! in the midair, his body curved like a powerful bow! "hey!" close to the basket, lin tian glared his eyes, shouted loudly, and chopped downward fiercely with the hand clutching the basketball! huff! bang! the basket shuddered! the basketball was brutally slammed into the net by lin tian! axe dunk! a dunk filled with dominance! whirling~! due to lin tian''s immense power, the basket shook, even causing the whole basketball stand to slightly wobble. if the gym''s basketball stand hadn''t been of good quality, it might have been knocked down by lin tian! dumbstruck! everyone was somewhat dumbstruck. staring blankly at lin tian. dominance! filled with power! lin tian''s dunk was a rush of sheer dominance and power! everyone was somewhat blankly staring at lin tian. seemingly in disbelief. asians are not matched physically to caucasians and africans in the nba, rarely seeing such violent dunks due to physical limitations. but now... everyone was somewhat blankly staring at lin tian, his dunk almost comparable to those of nba dunking legends! too violent! s~ea??h the n?velfire(.)net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. too explosive! bu mengting''s mouth hung open, staring blankly at lin tian! the beauty of that power left her spellbound! cool! supremely cool! after a moment, bu mengting snapped out of it, her face lit with excitement as she jumped up to shout, "lin tian, you''re so cool! i love you!" bu mengting was extremely excited, even her face flushed red. "uh..." hearing this, lin tian was taken aback, his face rarely showing a hint of shyness. his hands released the rim, lin tian landed on the ground, looking at the excitedly jumping and dancing bu mengting, lin tian was somewhat at a loss for words. was this girl a bit too excited? bu mengting''s excited cries caused those around to snap back to reality, then all stared somewhat oddly at lin tian. even wang jian, looking at lin tian, had a very serious expression in his eyes. this physical fitness, this flexibility, this leaping ability, too, too good... startled for a moment, the game continued. since lin tian won the last round, he was to serve the ball again this time. seeing lin tian about to serve, zhu long''s expression was extremely solemn. with his focused eyes, it was clear he regarded lin tian as an unprecedented formidable opponent. but power lay there, no matter how seriously zhu long relaxed, he was still overwhelmed by lin tian''s forceful dunks time after time, scoring each point. lin tian wasn''t playing a skill game, he was playing a power game. playing with power, lin tian utterly crushed him! thus, after taking the ball, lin tian charged towards the basket again and again, reaching the basket and performing forceful dunks over and over! the moves were brutal, the technique crude, but they were unstoppable. watching lin tian repeatedly ravage the basket, everyone was also left speechless. monster! seeing lin tian, the word ''monster'' emerged in everyone''s minds. lin tian, with a height of 175 cm and not looking strong, was somehow continuously pushing back zhu long, who was over 180 cm, and then dunking over him time after time. what else if not a monster? with lin tian''s relentless fierce dunks, he quickly scored five baskets. the score is in, the game is over! 5-0, lin tian outclassed zhu long. "lin tian, you were amazing!" as soon as the game ended, bu mengting couldn''t contain her excitement and ran over, throwing her arms around lin tian''s neck. "uh..." lin tian was a bit stunned, and after a moment he said, "you seem really excited today!" "of course! you have no idea how cool you just looked!" bu mengting let go of lin tian, her face alight with excitement. bu mengting''s beautiful eyes sparkled, "i love watching games, and i even scream excitedly when i watch the nba. you don''t understand, you were so cool just now, just like those nba stars!" as he watched bu mengting in a daze, it was then that lin tian realized she was indeed a fan. while lin tian and bu mengting were chatting, zhu long shook his head and walked off the court. seeing zhu long approaching, his teammates went over to pat him on the shoulder, offering comfort. feeling his teammates'' concern, zhu long shook his head, "it''s okay, i was indeed outplayed." after pausing for a moment, he looked back at lin tian, then turning to his teammates with a helpless expression, he said, "his physical fitness is just too good, strong as an ox." "indeed! unbelievable!" his teammates nodded in agreement. terrifying! lin tian''s physical fitness was terrifying. at that moment, lin lili was almost squinting from smiling so much. she knew lin tian was capable, but she didn''t expect his strength to be so formidable, his physique so impressive. "it''s just that his skills seem very rough. if it weren''t for his physical strength, we''d have completely outplayed him," someone spoke up. "exactly!" ... "okay, let''s not talk about that anymore. he''s coming," lin lili noticed lin tian approaching and cautioned everyone. hearing lin lili''s words, everyone closed their mouths and stopped talking. respect! discover hidden content at empire at that moment, the respect lin tian earned with his strength was recognized by everyone. seeing lin tian approach, lin lili smiled confidently at the crowd, "well, you all have seen lin tian''s strength. i believe with him on our team, we won''t necessarily lose. everyone needs to have confidence." "..." no one spoke, although lin tian''s skills had won everyone''s approval. they didn''t feel the need to fawn over lin tian as if they were very welcoming. seeing that no one was speaking, wang jian looked at lin tian and said, "your physical condition is excellent, but your skills are too poor; i''ll train you a bit later. that okay?" hearing wang jian say this, lin lili slightly smiled and turned to lin tian to explain, "wang jian is a guest player we invited; he''s from the provincial basketball team, you can learn a lot from him." provincial basketball team? upon hearing lin lili''s words, lin tian was momentarily taken aback, then nodded, "okay." lin tian also knew his skills were weak compared to those who played professionally. "great! let''s start training then." ... half an hour later, the basketball court echoed with wang jian''s exclamation, "damn, what are you made of, you''ve improved so fast! it''s a waste if you don''t go to the nba!" meanwhile, outside the court, many teammates unconsciously gathered around, everyone staring at lin tian in shock. once again, lin tian had stunned them. terrifying! everyone was astounded by lin tian''s frightening ability to learn! when wang jian started training lin tian, he barely knew anything, his skills very rough. it could be said he had nothing but strength. but as time passed, lin tian''s strength rapidly improved. lin tian''s skills visibly progressed. the rate of improvement was like a rocket soaring! eventually, lin tian could even hold his own technically with wang jian. astonished! everyone was shocked by lin tian! they looked at lin tian as if he were a monster. and for lin tian, this change felt natural, having an eidetic memory, superior analytical abilities, and triple the reaction speed of a normal person, he absorbed it all quickly. the same happened when lin tian went ice skating with bu mengting, starting from scratch to later showing off various tricks at the ice rink, all thanks to lin tian''s superpower. so lin tian wasn''t surprised at all. but others didn''t know about lin tian''s superpower, so seeing the change in him, they looked at him as if he were a monster. truly astonished! it was overly dramatic! feeling it was a bit too much, lin tian slightly held back, not letting himself appear too exaggerated. yet, even so, his performance still attracted incredible exclamations from the spectators. Chapter 112 is here from morning until five in the afternoon, lin tian had been training inside the gymnasium.even eating was done there. the meals arranged by lin lili were quite good. over the course of the day, lin tian''s skills had improved a lot. he wouldn''t dare compare himself to nba stars, but at the very least, his techniques were now better than wang jian''s. of course, to avoid coming across too exaggerated, lin tian only showed that he was slightly inferior to wang jian. but even so, everyone present was astounded. the speed of his improvement was just too outrageous! wang jian kept insisting that lin tian should consider pursuing professional basketball. lin tian just casually brushed it off. how could that be possible? his main reason for coming this time was just to complete a mission. at five o''clock, when the training session ended, lin tian bid farewell to his teammates and left. having spent the day together, lin tian had also become more familiar with them. lin tian was not the type to act superior, and since he truly had the skills, his teammates accepted him. find adventures at empire therefore, the initial discomfort they had at the beginning quickly disappeared. even zhu long and lin tian were now joking and laughing with each other. "lin tian, don''t forget about tomorrow''s match," lin lili specially reminded him as he was leaving. "i know, don''t worry," lin tian nodded, then left the gymnasium together with bu mengting. ** the next day, at four in the afternoon, lin tian, who was watching tv in the living room, heard a knock on the door. lin tian got up to open the door and found bu mengting standing there. seeing that lin tian was still in his large shorts, bu mengting looked at him somewhat astonished: "why haven''t you changed yet?" "isn''t it a bit early? the match isn''t until five," lin tian felt it was too soon. "it''s not early, it''s always good to arrive ahead of time. didn''t manager lin say so yesterday? we have to be at the court by four-thirty," bu mengting reminded him. "alright then." after thinking it over, lin tian decided to change into his clothes and get ready to leave. yesterday, when he left, lin lili had given him a set of green team''s uniforms. just as lin tian had finished changing his clothes, his sister lin fang had just come back from outside. seeing lin tian dressed in a basketball uniform, lin fang curiously looked at him: "big bro, where are you going?" "to a match!" lin tian replied offhandedly while adjusting his clothes. "which match?" lin fang continued to ask curiously. "it''s at the city stadium, seems like some sort of corporate league match," bu mengting answered from nearby. "ah? a corporate league match held at the city stadium? i heard from a classmate that it''s really fun to watch. big bro, if you''re playing, i want to go watch too," lin fang said excitedly after a moment of surprise. "why would you go? go play on your own!" lin tian, who was tying his shoelaces, replied without even looking back. "no, wait for me! i''ll just change my clothes, it won''t take long," lin fang said as she scampered towards her room with a patter of footsteps. helplessly, lin tian had no choice but to wait for her. after ten minutes, lin tian shouted at lin fang''s door with an impatient face, "hey, are you done yet?" "done, done, i''ll be quick!" the voice of lin fang came from her room. another five minutes passed. "are you ready or not?" "yes, yes!" ... after another five minutes, lin tian could no longer wait and angrily said, "i''m giving you ten more seconds. if you don''t come out, i''m leaving without you." "i''m coming! i''m coming!" at that moment, the door to lin fang''s room opened, and she walked out dressed in a white dress. as she walked out, lin fang also complained to lin tian, "big bro, you really have no patience. how will you wait for girls in the future? right, mengting?" with that, lin fang gave bu mengting a slight smile. "tsk!" lin tian snorted coldly, looking at her with dissatisfaction, "look how long you took to change clothes, a full twenty minutes. and mengting would never be like you!" "you don''t understand!" lin fang pouted. "enough, stop dawdling, let''s hurry," lin tian urged. under lin tian''s urging, they went downstairs and then hailed a cab to the city sports bureau square. at first, the ride was smooth, but after ten minutes, the taxi couldn''t move. they were stuck in a traffic jam! looking at the dense rows of cars ahead, lin tian was speechless. the traffic was crawling, moving only a hundred meters per minute. sear?h the novl?ire.n(e)t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. after another ten minutes, there was still no relief from the traffic jam ahead. checking the time, it was nearly five o''clock, so lin tian suggested, "driver, can we take a different route?" "let''s see when we get upfront. right now, it''s not even possible to do a u-turn," the driver said with a hint of helplessness. "beep beep..." at that moment, the phone inside bu mengting''s bag rang. lin tian, who was in his basketball uniform, had nowhere to keep it. lin tian took the phone and saw that it was lin lili calling. after answering, lin lili''s somewhat reproachful voice immediately came through, "lin tian, how come you haven''t arrived yet? the game is about to start." "we''re stuck in traffic, there''s not much i can do!" lin tian sounded helpless. "hurry up, try to find a way," after saying a few words, lin lili hung up the phone. ten minutes later, the driver finally found an opportunity to turn into a side street and attempt a different route. it started out smooth, but after a while, the traffic was at a standstill again! there was another traffic jam ahead. the driver got out to inquire and returned to report there had been an accident. there was no moving forward. after waiting for ten minutes, lin lili''s phone call came once more, "hello, you still haven''t arrived? the game is about to start." "there''s been an accident up ahead" lin tian sounded utterly helpless. another ten minutes passed, during which lin lili made a few more calls, urging him to hurry as the game had started. after waiting a bit longer and seeing time slipping away with no sign of the traffic clearing, lin tian gritted his teeth, opened the car door, said a quick word to bu mengting and the others, and then started running briskly towards the city sports stadium. waiting like this would be slower than just running there. ** on the other side, the match had already begun. without lin tian, the green team was being thrashed by the red team right out of the gate. in just the first five minutes of play, the green team had lost 15 points while managing to score only 3. "oh! there seems to be a significant gap in strength between the two teams! just five minutes into the game and the red team is already leading by 12 points. okay, a pass from the red team''s number three! where is that going? number five! beautiful! an alley-oop! beautiful pass, beautiful shot, assembly line-like coordination! so beautiful! okay, another two points scored, and now the red team''s points have reached 17." at this time, the announcer on the sidelines was passionately recounting the on-court action, glancing at the scoreboard, the announcer said, "the gap in strength between the two teams remains as vast as ever. if the green team doesn''t have another trick up their sleeve, this match may just become another showcase for the red team." "alright, let''s see if the green team has any strategies." "toot!" just then, the referee blew the whistle. looking up, the announcer explained, "oh, the green team has called a timeout. it looks like they can''t hold on. what will they think of to resist the fierce onslaught of the red team?" on the sidelines, lin lili gathered the players together and instructed, "lin tian is stuck in traffic, he''s running here now. hold on for a bit. while lin tian isn''t here, try to stall as much as possible when we have the ball on offense, and on defense, be more active to prevent the score gap from widening too much." upon hearing lin lili''s words, everyone nodded. without lin tian, this was the best strategy they had. then the game resumed. with lin lili''s instructions, the green team didn''t rush as before and tried to delay time as much as possible. noticing the change in tactics, the announcer on the sidelines also picked up on it and shouted into his microphone, "let''s observe the green team''s change, oh, the green team has been playing more steadily since the timeout, this is a good sign. hmm? the green team seems to be stalling? what are they waiting for? this won''t be of much use, will it?" as time ticked by second by second, the green team held steady, so while the score gap continued to widen, it wasn''t as drastic as in the beginning. by the end of the first quarter, the score stood at 30:15, with lin tian still absent. after a short break, the game continued. when the second quarter began, the green team managed to hold their ground, but in the eighth minute, a series of outbursts by the red team instantly crushed the green team''s morale, and the score gap widened once again. "oh! beautiful! the red team has just scored 10:0. can the green team hold on? the score is now 55:30. oh, it looks like the green team is giving up." following the red team''s surge, the green team''s morale was shattered. a few consecutive mistakes allowed the red team to further increase the lead. on the sidelines, lin lili anxiously watched the clock, frequently glancing at her watch, "why hasn''t lin tian arrived yet? what''s taking so long!" lin lili was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. "huff, huff!" at that moment, a series of panting breaths were heard, as lin tian, gasping for air, patted lin lili''s shoulder, "i, i''m here!" startled for a moment, lin lili turned around, her face lighting up with surprise at the sight of the breathless lin tian. covered in sweat from the strenuous exercise, lin tian''s head was steaming. seeing lin tian in that state, lin lili asked with concern, "can you play?" "no problem." catching his breath, lin tian nodded. "good!" with that, lin lili quickly signaled to the referee for a timeout. "toot!" with the sound of the whistle, the game was paused. there was one minute left in the second quarter. noticing the situation, the announcer began his commentary, "oh! the green team has called another timeout. let''s see what countermeasures they have. okay, the game resumes, wait, something''s different, the green team''s spirits have risen dramatically. what happened? oh, they''ve made a substitution, number 8 is on the court? let me see, who is number 8? oh, green team''s number 8 is a lad named lin tian. i haven''t seen him before. could he be a foreign aid recruited by the green team? he must be an expert, otherwise, why would the green team''s mood have lifted so much after number 8 came on? let''s then see how number 8 performs." hearing the announcer say this, the spectators all turned their eyes towards the green team''s number 8, towards lin tian. was this the expert the green team was waiting for? Chapter 113 Where Did This Guy Come From? the game continued, and after lin tian entered the field, the morale of the green team had visibly soared.they knew of lin tian''s freakish abilities. with him there, they might just have a chance. seeing lin tian take the field, the red team was also somewhat surprised, guessing that he might be a foreign aid brought in by the opposition. however, they weren''t very worried, as the score was already 60:33, with a large lead in their favor. they didn''t believe one person could turn the tide for the opposing team. besides, lin tian didn''t look that impressive. they didn''t take him seriously. taking a deep breath, lin tian turned to check the score, which was 60:33, a full 27 points behind. "it''s a big gap," lin tian murmured to himself. narrowing his eyes, lin tian made up his mind that he had to push hard, and first and foremost, he needed to boost the morale. thinking this, lin tian looked at his teammates and shouted, "brothers, fight them!" "okay!" the team members on the field shouted in unison. with lin tian, their confidence was much boosted. hearing the loud shouts from the green team on the field, the spectators were all surprised. the green team was full of momentum, unlike before when their morale hadn''t been that high. everyone turned their gaze to lin tian. was this young man really so formidable? had the team''s morale surged just because he arrived? amid the audience''s speculations, the game began. the green team served the ball. zhu long, outside the court, threw the ball to wang jian. after catching the ball, wang jian dribbled quickly towards the red team''s home court, running and shouting to his teammates, "hurry, hurry!" whoosh! hearing wang jian''s call, the other four members of the green team quickly rushed towards the red team''s home court. meanwhile, the red team hurriedly fell back in defense. whew! someone tried to steal the ball from wang jian, but he swiftly changed direction and passed them by. whoosh! wang jian was very fast, reaching beyond the red team''s three-point line in an instant! reaching beyond the three-point line, wang jian halted his steps, swung the hand holding the basketball fiercely! following wang jian''s move, the basketball flew towards the backboard as if it were a blazing red flame. noticing wang jian''s movement, everyone was stunned. the commentator also paused for a moment, then immediately picked up the microphone and commented, "what is wang jian trying to do? is he shooting, or is it a pass? but if it''s a shot, the ball is too off; it won''t even touch the basketball hoop, and if it''s intended as a pass, it''s too high. is it a mistake?" seeing wang jian''s action, the red team was stunned, then instinctively thought it was a mistake. just as the basketball was about to hit the backboard, red team''s number five hurriedly shouted, "watch the rebound!" everyone looked up to wait for the basketball to hit the backboard and fall. but just then, suddenly, a figure appeared in mid-air. slap! a palm caught the flying basketball! then swung it fiercely! the commentator paused for a moment, then hastily added, "who is this? oh, my god, it''s number eight from the green team, he jumps so high! he''s caught the basketball. this is... a slam dunk!" "boom!" replying to the commentator''s words was a loud sound as lin tian reached out, grabbed the basketball, and smashed it hard into the hoop! "dunk! beautiful! this is an alley-oop! it''s unbelievable, can green team''s number eight fly?" said the commentator, looking incredulous at the scene. "beep!" the whistle sounded, and after a pause, the referee signaled that the two-point basket was good. as soon as lin tian entered the game, he executed a beautiful alley-oop that instantly electrified the atmosphere at the venue. the place instantly came alive. the spectators around were all looking at lin tian with shining eyes, number eight from the opposition scored beautifully with that move! being scored upon like that, the red team was a bit stunned at first, then their expressions started to become serious, realizing they might have underestimated the opponent''s number eight. "all right, let''s focus!" red team''s number three clapped his hands, calling everyone to pull together. the offense and defense switched. this time, the red team served the ball. number three took the serve, then slowly dribbled towards the green team''s court. by then, the green team had already set up their formation. "bang, bang!" arriving outside the green team''s three-point line, red team''s number three steadily dribbled the basketball, in no rush to attack. number three noticed that because of lin tian''s recent play, the green team''s morale had surged. meanwhile, his own team''s morale had dropped because of that same play. "we must crush the opponent''s morale!" seeing this, number three instantly made up his mind. and the best way to crush the opponent''s morale was to dominate their number eight in a one-on-one showdown! with that thought, number three''s gaze shifted to lin tian. noticing number three''s gaze, lin tian was puzzled. what did he mean? could he be planning to break through from here? while lin tian was distracted, number three had already started moving toward him, approaching two meters in front of lin tian, number three gestured for his teammates to back off. noticing number three''s hand signal, the sideline announcer was also surprised, then shouted excitedly, "what does red team''s number three mean, oh, he''s signaling his teammates to move away, could it be that he wants to challenge green team''s number eight one-on-one?" sarch* the ovelfire.et website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. noticing red team''s number three''s gesture, lin tian was also startled but quickly caught on. one-on-one challenge! he actually wanted to challenge him one-on-one! a slight smile appeared on lin tian''s lips, then he also waved his hand, signaling his teammates beside him to move away. seeing lin tian''s action, the announcer''s eyes lit up, then he excitedly exclaimed, "oh, what do i see here, red team''s number eight also makes his teammates move away, it seems he has accepted the one-on-one challenge!" seeing the actions of the two players, both teams'' teammates tactfully cleared some space to give them room to play. seeing this scene, the surrounding crowd was thrilled. everyone loved such an intense moment! "bang bang!" number three slowly dribbled the basketball, his eyes intensely focused on lin tian''s eyes. whoosh! suddenly, number three accelerated, his body ****, seemingly about to break to the left. but lin tian was unmoved! a fake move! that was a fake move! whoosh, number three''s body twisted, sprinting rapidly to the right. whoosh! lin tian instantly moved his body, blocking him straight in front. break failed, number three was taken aback, then paused his step and quickly did a fadeaway jump shot. seeing this, the announcer hurriedly shouted, "shooting, fadeaway jump shot, number three''s signature move!" "swoosh!" the basketball left his hand! "heavens!" suddenly, the announcer yelled out, his eyes widening! "bang!" a crisp sound! blocked! the moment the basketball left his hand, lin tian swiftly slapped it away. smack! lin tian swiftly slapped the basketball away. stunned! seeing this, number three was momentarily stunned. he hadn''t expected his fadeaway jump shot to be blocked. while he was stunned, lin tian didn''t hesitate. the moment he landed, lin tian sprinted rapidly toward the basketball. picking up the basketball, lin tian quickly dribbled and dashed toward red team''s court! "a drive by number eight, fast! number eight has incredible speed! he''s taking off!" the announcer''s eyes widened. quickly arriving outside the two-point line, lin tian''s muscles taut, he pushed off the ground, leaping into the air! whoosh! lin tian''s hand drew a perfect arc, fiercely slamming toward the hoop! "bang!" the hoop trembled violently! dunk! a tomahawk dunk! "violence! full of power! amazing!" seeing this, the announcer stood up excitedly, his eyes gleaming as he shouted, "so beautiful, i realize at this moment that i''ve fallen for him! too cool!" the surrounding audience was also left agape, watching lin tian. can a human even jump like that? "yeah!!!" letting go, lin tian landed, fiercely pounding his chest and letting out a roar. utter dominance! seeing this, red team was totally intimidated by lin tian''s aura. read new adventures at empire number three''s heart was somewhat clogged, his confidence unconsciously wilted a bit more, lin tian''s dunk was just too violent. "damn, where did this guy come from!" number three cursed under his breath. Chapter 114 Reversal lin tian''s powerful burst made the entire arena shake, and the morale of the green team surged. the red team''s morale, however, unconsciously flagged a bit.seeing this, the red team immediately called a timeout. a few dozen seconds later, the game resumed. the red team had possession. "bang bang!" it was still red team''s number three with the ball. he stopped outside the green team''s three-point line, his gaze sweeping across the court. by then, the green team had set up their formation. a glance around, and number three''s gaze paused briefly on lin tian before moving away, dribbling swiftly towards the right for a breakthrough. he didn''t choose the left side where lin tian was! seeing number three approaching, lin tian''s teammate hurriedly stepped forward to intercept. whoosh! one in front, one behind, now to the left, now to the right, red team''s number three''s ball-handling was extremely fluid. unstoppable! red team''s shan hong simply couldn''t be contained by just one person from the green team! just as number three was about to break through, another green team player rushed forward to help defend! pincer attack! whoosh! red team''s number three made another dash, leaping up! the two green team players hurriedly jumped up to block! but it wasn''t a shot, it was... a pass! red team''s number three instantly made a behind-the-back pass! in the instant when two players doubled up on number three, the defense of the green team momentarily cracked! at this moment, the commentator at the court side grabbed the microphone and exclaimed, "number three breaks through, a shot! no, a pass! he''s passing to... number five! beautiful!" in the instant of number three''s pass, number five showed up right in the gap of the green team''s defense! the two didn''t even need to communicate, executing such a smooth coordination! "perfect teamwork!" the commentator marveled, then suddenly his eyes bulged, and he yelled, "number five''s jump shot!" "beautiful!" swish! the ball left number five''s hands in an instant. at this point, the nearest green team player was at least a meter away from number five, utterly unable to defend! "that basket is in!" seeing the trajectory of the red basketball, the commentator shouted with certainty. under no defense, number five had not missed from inside the two-point line! everyone thought the shot was good! but then... suddenly, the commentator''s eyes widened, mouth agape, "what is this..." a figure suddenly appeared! soaring into the sky! a green silhouette! slap! a forceful palm sent it flying! bang! due to the immense force, the red basketball got slapped out of the court! this... everyone in the arena was stunned! flying up! just now, lin tian charged forward and leaped into the air, delivering a powerful slap. looking up at the soaring lin tian, the commentator was stunned for a moment, then burst out excitedly, "oh! number eight! our number eight! our flying man number eight! high! he jumps so high! i really want to ask, can he fly?" the commentator was ecstatic. bang! lin tian''s sudden appearance also stunned everyone. in everyone''s memory, lin tian had been in a different position just a moment ago, and in the blink of an eye, he was up in the air. fast! so fast! like lightning! after a moment of shock, the arena burst into thunderous applause. excitement! all of the onlooking crowd watched in excitement, their eyes gleaming! the reason the nba is so popular is precisely because of their beautiful basketball. and lin tian, he showed them just thatthe beauty of explosive basketball! after a moment of shock, the game continued. due to the ball going out of bounds, it was the red team''s throw-in from the sideline. red team''s number 6 hesitated for a moment with the basketball before passing it to number 3. but just as the ball was released, lin tian, who had been waiting, lunged forward in an instant. his hand slapped! smack! interception! lin tian directly stole the ball! seeing this, the announcer was stunned for a moment before bursting out excitedly, "interception! number eight''s interception!" "our flying man is on the move! he''s charging toward the red team''s court, will he dunk? will he give us another spectacular dunk?" lin tian did not disappoint. he quickly dribbled up to the red team''s three-point line, stepped forward, and his body suddenly soared into the air. "oh~~!" as lin tian flew up, the announcer shouted excitedly, as if injected with adrenaline. the crowd watching also looked up, hopeful and expectant, as they watched lin tian. whoosh! he took off, and in mid-air, lin tian''s body instantly performed a 360-degree spin! with a loud cry, lin tian slammed the basketball into the hoop with a single hand, forcefully! the move was powerful and heavy! bang! the hoop trembled violently! silence! the arena fell silent, save for the faint buzzing of the vibrating hoop. after a moment of shock, the announcer suddenly stood up, his face flushed red, and staring at lin tian, he shouted excitedly, "windmill dunk! a one-handed super windmill dunk! oh, my goodness!" "i''m so excited! i''m so excited!" the announcer panted, looking at lin tian, his face full of excitement. "violent!" "graceful!" "unbelievable!" the onlooking crowd was also dumbfounded by lin tian. could this really be the action of a human? with a snap! lin tian relaxed his hand and landed on the ground, while the announcer''s exaggerated and excited words rang in his ears. lin tian was somewhat speechless, but he had to admit, this was a qualified announcer. the announcer''s exaggerated and excited commentary directly lifted the atmosphere of the scene. and because of lin tian''s super one-handed windmill dunk, the red team''s morale was severely hit, while the green team was brimming with confidence. following that, the green team turned defeat into victory, and by the end of the game, they had even secured a fifteen-point lead. despite the red team''s attempts at a comeback, whenever they showed signs of rallying, lin tian would immediately unleash his power and suppress them. the second game, green team won. by the time bu mengting arrived, the game was already over. your next read awaits at empire ... "i''m so bummed, i didn''t get to see your performance, big brother!" on the way back, lin fang was clearly downcast and gloomy. "it''s all right, there''s another game the day after tomorrow. just come to that one!" lin tian said with a slight smile, wiping the sweat from his forehead with a tissue. lin tian had not sweated this much in a long time. if it hadn''t been for the green team falling greatly behind at the beginning, he wouldn''t have had to push himself so hard. "then you''ll have to put on an even more spectacular show the day after tomorrow!" lin fang''s eyes lit up when she heard lin tian''s words. she had heard the discussions of the onlookers when she was leaving and knew about lin tian''s previous spectacular performance. "i''ll make sure you get an eyeful!" lin tian said with a smile. ... two days later, the final game of the corporate championship began. this time, lin tian arrived at the court early. unsurprisingly, under lin tian''s leadership, the green team easily won the game and took the championship. at the moment the referee blew the whistle to end the game, a synthetic voice echoed in lin tian''s mind: "mission: help lin lili win the corporate league championship completed. reward: one supernatural point." hearing this voice, lin tian let out a sigh of relief. then he turned down lin lili''s invitation for a celebration dinner and went back home with bu mengting and lin fang. s~ea??h the novelfire.net* website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "bro, you were so cool!" on the way back, lin fang was still visibly excited, chattering nonstop. lin tian didn''t engage her. sitting in the back seat of the taxi, lin tian leaned back, closed his eyes slightly, and his consciousness entered the sea of consciousness. as his consciousness entered the sea of consciousness, lin tian glanced around and instantly saw two golden droplet-like supernatural points floating in the sea of consciousness. Chapter 115 Street Magic "got another two supernatural points." lin tian muttered to himself as he saw the supernatural points floating in the air."what superpower should i exchange for next?" with the new supernatural points, lin tian began planning what his next superpower should be. considering his current situation, lin tian thought deeply, "right now, my close-range attack power is quite impressive; i''m not even that afraid of handguns at close distance. but at longer ranges, it falls short. it seems necessary to enhance my long-distance self-defense abilities." thinking deeply, lin tian concentrated and instantly summoned the superpower menu. his gaze swept across the twenty superpowers on the menu, and immediately, lin tian''s eyes settled on one: "level 1 finger zen: allows you to emit a shockwave from your finger, similar in attack power to a regular handgun." seeing this superpower, lin tian''s eyes slightly lit up, "this is the one!" lin tian decided that once he accumulated more supernatural points, he would exchange them for finger zen. with finger zen, lin tian''s self-defense capability would greatly increase. even facing a handgun wouldn''t be much of a concern. "this is it!" lin tian thought to himself. "hey, big bro, did you hear what i was saying?" just as lin tian was deep in thought, suddenly a dissatisfied voice from lin fang came by his ear. "huh?" lin tian opened his eyes, glanced at her, and asked puzzledly, "what did you say?" "i''m so mad at you!" seeing lin tian''s clueless expression, lin fang huffily turned her head away and stopped talking to him. seeing this scene, bu mengting, standing nearby, smiled slightly. ** since the day of the basketball game, lin tian had spent the next two days hardly going out, mostly staying at home reading novels. because he had found a novel that particularly suited his taste. at four in the afternoon, in the living room, lin tian was sitting on the sofa, engrossed in the novel on his phone, with a slight smile at the exciting parts. "tap tap..." just then, a knocking sound came from the door. lin tian looked up briefly, then slipped into his slippers and walked towards the front door. while walking, he still kept his head down, reading the novel. there was no helping it, the novel was too thrilling. upon opening the door, only then did lin tian shift his gaze from his phone. "hey, still reading?" as soon as the door opened, bu mengting saw the phone in lin tian''s hand. "uh..." lin tian was momentarily stunned, not knowing what to say. he then awkwardly put down his phone. giving lin tian a look, bu mengting said irritably, "okay, you definitely forgot about going shopping, go change your clothes." only then did lin tian remember, seeming to recall that he had agreed to go shopping with bu mengting the day before. sarch* the novelfire.net* website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. who knew he would become so engrossed in the novel that he forgot. "what are you spacing out for, go change!" bu mengting glared at him, irritated. "okay, okay, i''m going right now, really quick." saying that, lin tian, wearing slippers, hurried towards his room. currently, he was only wearing big shorts, which definitely wouldn''t do for going out. a few minutes later, lin tian changed into a white t-shirt, and while tidying up his clothes, said, "let''s go." half an hour later, the two appeared on wu''an city''s pedestrian street. as for shopping... initially, lin tian was quite enthusiastic about it. but now... fortunately, he could still use his phone to read the novel and pass some of the boring time. otherwise, lin tian wouldn''t know how he''d endure those few hours. an hour later, bu mengting came out of a jewelry shop, her eyes suddenly lit up, and turning to lin tian, she said excitedly, "there''s a big crowd over there, let''s go have a look!" "huh?" lin tian was startled, shifting his gaze from his phone, and looked up. indeed, he saw many people gathered about twenty meters ahead. your next chapter awaits on empire "come on, let''s go check it out!" realizing there was something exciting to see, bu mengting grabbed lin tian''s hand and quickly ran forward. bu mengting really loved lively scenes. helplessly, lin tian just followed bu mengting and ran along. upon reaching and squeezing into the crowd, they saw that someone was performing magic. a young girl was doing a street magic show. seeing this girl, lin tian''s eyes lit up slightly, surprised she was actually a beauty. the girl looked to be in her twenties, had fair skin, and possessed smooth, long hair. at that moment, the girl was performing a magic trick. yan yan pinched a one-yuan coin between her fingers, slowly gesturing to the crowd of onlookers, "pay attention, everyone, this is a coin, a one-yuan coin." "i have nothing else in my hands!" said yan yan as she opened her fair palms and, to increase her credibility, even rolled up her sleeves, revealing her white arms. "there is nothing on my hands except this coin!" yan yan said with a slight smile, as she flipped her palm and the back of her hand to let everyone see clearly again. after everyone had a clear view, yan yan placed the coin in her right hand into the palm of her left, then looked up and told the crowd, "watch closely, there is only one coin here." as she spoke, yan yan''s left palm slowly clenched. after clenching, yan yan raised her clenched left hand high and loudly told the crowd, "you all saw it, i am holding a coin in this hand." "but is it really so?" yan yan asked with a slight smile, lowering the hand she had raised and slowly opening it. seeing this scene, everyone''s eyes widened as they gazed at yan yan''s left hand. empty! it was completely empty! apart from yan yan''s fair hand, the crowd saw nothing else. the coin had disappeared. "clap, clap" instantly, a round of applause erupted from the scene. "wow, that''s amazing!" bu mengting exclaimed with amazement upon seeing this scene. after thinking for a while, bu mengting turned to lin tian, "do you know how that happened?" having thought for a while, lin tian shook his head, "i don''t know." he really didn''t know. since the girl had first clenched the coin in her palm, lin tian''s gaze hadn''t left her hand. but he still could not see how the coin had disappeared. lin tian, who had a photographic memory, couldn''t spot the trick, indicating that the girl indeed had some skills. feeling the crowd''s enthusiasm, yan yan smiled slightly, looked up at the crowd, and cheerfully said, "actually, that wasn''t the main part. the real miracle is still to come!" as she spoke, yan yan''s left hand slowly clenched again. seeing this scene, everyone quietened down, their gazes fixed tightly on yan yan''s left hand. as she clenched her left hand, this time yan yan didn''t make everyone wait too long. after holding for a second or two, yan yan slowly opened her fair little hand again. "wow! how is that possible?" at the moment yan yan''s hand opened, a wave of gasps filled the air. a coin! yan yan''s fair little hand now held two coins! how had this occurred? nobody knew. "that''s magical!" bu mengting watched excitedly, her eyes gleaming with admiration. lin tian was also somewhat dumbstruck. impressive! with a slight smile and feeling the crowd''s enthusiasm, yan yan reached behind with one hand and grabbed something. whoosh! suddenly, yan yan''s hand held a black hat. with the hat in hand, yan yan sweetly smiled, "ladies and gentlemen, if you have money, support with money; if you don''t, support with your presence. i kindly ask for gratuities!" taken aback, the onlookers soon started laughing. most people took out their wallets and gave a bit of money. some gave fifty or a hundred, while others gave just a couple of yuan. the girl was skilled, and she was also good-looking and sweet. everyone was willing to show some generosity. even lin tian took out a hundred and passed it over. watching the hat fill up with more and more money, yan yan''s smile grew sweeter, and two dimples appeared on her cheeks. "girl, your skills are not bad at all!" suddenly, a playful voice came through. upon hearing this voice, yan yan immediately let out a scream. Chapter 116 How is that possible lin tian frowned and swept his gaze across.he immediately noticed two ruffian-looking young men who had just joined the crowd. lin tian even saw that earlier, a blonde thug had tried to grab yan yan''s buttocks, but she had dodged away. "what are you doing?" yan yan looked at the two with a furious expression. "nothing much, just want you to perform a little show for us brothers!" the blonde chewed gum, shuffling his feet, and smirked at yan yan. even though they were several meters apart, lin tian still faintly smelt alcohol on the two men. it wasn''t just lin tian who smelt the alcohol; the people nearby also caught the scent coming from the two men. worried about trouble, the surrounding people subconsciously moved away. suddenly there was an empty space around the two men. yan yan''s brows furrowed; she recognized them as petty thugs, and they had been drinking. despite being very annoyed, yan yan didn''t want to cause a scene. after a moment''s thought, yan yan suppressed the rage in her heart, turned, and prepared to collect her things and leave. if you can''t fight them, can''t you just avoid them? "where are you going?" but just as yan yan turned around, her arm was suddenly grabbed. looking back, she found it was the blonde''s accomplice. "let go!" yan yan yanked her arm, but it didn''t come free. "let go!" yan yan struggled again, her face flashing with urgency as she warned, "if you don''t let me go, i''ll call the police!" "go ahead, call them. don''t you know we''ve got connections in the police station?" hearing yan yan''s words, the man not only didn''t let go, but actually looked at her with a smug grin. "are you letting go or not!" seeing that she couldn''t break free, yan yan stopped struggling and stared coldly at the other person. "yo, now you''re getting angry?" the blonde laughed, looking yan yan up and down, then suddenly his eyes swept over to an orange seed someone had spit out onto the ground. he then pointed at the orange seed on the ground with a smile and said: "you''re a magician, aren''t you? perform for us. how about making this orange seed grow into a big tree? didn''t liu qian perform one at the spring festival gala? you should do one too!" "you..." yan yan glared with beautiful, angry eyes: "i can''t do it." "if you can''t do it, then join us brothers for a drink as an apology, don''t worry, we won''t do anything!" the blonde looked at her playfully. as he spoke, a wave of strong alcohol fumes hit her. "no! i''m leaving! let me go!" yan yan struggled anxiously, but her arm was firmly grasped. "i said, turn this seed into a tree and i''ll let you go! otherwise..." "impossible! i can''t do it! let go of me now!" yan yan''s face was full of anxiety. she then looked at the onlookers with a pleading expression: "please, somebody, call the police for me!" at this point, many people had already taken out their phones to take pictures. there were even some preparing to call the police. "no one''s allowed to call! i''ll kill anyone who calls the police!" noticing the crowd''s actions, the blonde''s eyes bulged with a fierce glare. the crowd was genuinely startled by the angry, drunken man; such people could be terrifyingly unpredictable. hesitating for a moment, those who were about to call the police put away their phones. of course, some prepared to move away and call. seeing this scene, lin tian shook his head, ready to step forward when suddenly, he paused, his expression frozen. a synthetic electronic voice sounded in lin tian''s mind: "mission: help yan yan perform the magic trick of turning a seed into a tree. mission reward: two supernatural points." a mission, a mission had actually appeared. stunned for a moment, lin tian continued walking towards the two men. seeing lin tian step forth, everyone was taken aback. was there actually someone daring to intervene? "kid, you better not stick your nose where it doesn''t belong!" seeing lin tian approaching, the blonde glared menacingly at him. standing in front of the two, lin tian frowned. the smell of alcohol was strong. scrunching his nose, lin tian bent over to pick up the orange seed from the ground, then raised his head and looked at the two calmly: "what if this seed turned into a big tree?" huh? upon hearing lin tian''s words, everyone was stunned. even yan yan at his side was dumbfounded! what did that mean? after a moment of bewilderment, the blond scoffed with a mocking smile as he sized up lin tian, "what? you think you can do it?" "what do you think?" lin tian replied with a smile and slowly said, "i only ask you, what will you do if i really manage to do it?" "if you really pull it off, i''ll let you do whatever you want to me!" the blond pointed at lin tian''s nose, full of arrogance. "very well!" lin tian nodded slowly, a mocking smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. discover stories at empire i''ll let you witness something today! everyone around lin tian had heard what he said, and they all had expressions of disbelief. a seed turning into a big tree? how could that be possible? initially, they thought lin tian intended to play the hero and save the day. but then he said something like that. he actually planned to turn a seed into a big tree? how could that be possible? yan yan was also staring at lin tian with a stunned expression, somewhat slack-jawed. she seriously wondered if lin tian was out of his mind to say something like that. as a magician, she couldn''t be clearer about what magic entailed. the so-called magic was actually a form of deception, just unknown to the audience. and now lin tian actually said such a thing, how could it be possible? sear?h the n??el fire.nt website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. did he think he was a mage? yan yan seriously doubted whether lin tian was just messing with everyone. at that moment, bu mengting also ran over, looking at lin tian with curiosity on her face. she didn''t know lin tian had this ability. scanning the crowd, lin tian took in everyone''s expressions. disbelief! impossible! that was the look on everyone''s face. lin tian concentrated for a moment, then slowly closed his eyes, "just because others can''t, doesn''t mean i can''t!" with his eyes closed, lin tian summoned the superpower menu. his gaze swept over it, and instantly fixated on a particular superpower, "level 1 plant time powder: allows plants to grow rapidly at will. requires one supernatural point to exchange." seeing this superpower, lin tian''s eyes lit up, that''s the one! with a thought, lin tian felt a warmth in his body, followed by a sensation of a layer of white powder appearing in the palm of his left hand. this white powder was invisible to others, only lin tian could see it, and it clung to the inside of lin tian''s palm, able to fall according to his will. feeling the powder in his palm, lin tian''s confidence surged instantly. "hey, what''s taking so long? can you do it or not? if you want to sleep, go back home!" seeing lin tian had actually closed his eyes, the blond mocked him unrestrainedly. "heh..." opening his eyes, lin tian glanced at him and couldn''t be bothered to respond. looking around, lin tian''s gaze finally settled on a patch of soil to his left. Chapter 117 Impossible! two meters to the left of lin tian, there was a small patch of land that was originally used for planting greenery trees. for some unknown reason, the trees had disappeared. all that was left was a patch of black soil.seeing this soil, lin tian glanced over and quickly walked towards it. noticing lin tian''s actions, everyone''s gaze followed him. arriving at the soil, lin tian squatted down, raised his head to glance at yan yan, and smiled, "beauty, come over here!" stunned for a moment, yan yan subconsciously walked over. at this time, the blondes didn''t stop yan yan; they actually wanted to see what lin tian was up to. standing in front of lin tian, yan yan curiously watched him. closely observing yan yan, lin tian found that she indeed was a beauty, with very good, delicate skin. however, lin tian knew it was not the time to flirt, so he asked yan yan to squat down. after yan yan squatted down, lin tian handed her an orange seed he was holding, smiling, "here, beauty, plant it!" looking dully at the seed in her palm, yan yan was speechless... what would this do? although somewhat skeptical, yan yan was curious about what exactly lin tian was trying to do, so she prepared to bury the seed in the soil as lin tian had said. "wait!" just as yan yan was about to plant the seed into the soil, the blonde suddenly yelled out loud. hearing this voice, everyone was startled. "change the seed!" although not convinced of lin tian''s capabilities, just to be safe, the blonde suggested changing the seed. experience tales at empire saying this, the blonde looked around and quickly picked up another orange seed from the ground and swapped it with the one in yan yan''s palm. seeing this scene, lin tian was speechless. seeing the seed in her palm had been changed, yan yan turned her head to look at lin tian, signaling what to do next. noticing yan yan''s gaze, lin tian slightly nodded, "plant it!" upon hearing lin tian''s words, yan yan found a wooden stick from a finished ice cream, then used it to dig a small hole in the black soil and buried the seed. she covered it with soil. as yan yan carried out the action, the surrounding onlookers all crowded around, full of curiosity. those who had initially planned to call the police decided against it. curious! everyone was extremely curious! very curious if lin tian''s words could come true? could he turn a seed into a big tree? many people were doubtful, but most were very curious! after burying the seed, yan yan turned her head again to look at lin tian, clearly asking what to do next. lin tian raised his head to look at the surrounding crowd and called out, "who has water? let me borrow some!" "i have some here!" immediately, a middle-aged man handed over a bottle of mineral water. taking the bottle of mineral water, lin tian handed it to yan yan, instructing, "water it, pour it all out." hearing lin tian''s words, yan yan immediately twisted off the cap and poured all the water from the bottle into the soil. "and then?" after pouring the water, yan yan looked at lin tian, her face full of curiosity. at that moment, yan yan had already forgotten the two thugs, and she was very curious about what lin tian could pull off. perhaps there was some miracle? "what''s next?" hearing yan yan''s words, lin tian raised his head and smiled slightly, "it''s already done!" "done?" yan yan looked astonished. she immediately looked down into the soil. simultaneously, upon hearing lin tian''s words, everyone''s gaze shifted to the soil. no movement! the crowd continued to wait. a minute later, there was still no reaction within the black soil. running out of patience, the blonde looked at lin tian with a mocking expression, "kid, are you here to perform a comedy?" shaking her head, yan yan looked somewhat disappointed. initially, she thought lin tian was a capable man. it seemed he was just fooling around. although she had guessed the outcome early on, yan yan still felt a slight disappointment. meanwhile, as a minute passed, the surrounding audience also lost patience. all of them shook their heads, their faces speechless. many had a look of disappointment in their eyes, thinking they might witness a miracle! who knew... but then again, how could it be possible? "kid, if you think amusing me is fun, i''m going to let you know just how ''fun'' it can be!" feeling tricked, the blonde glared at lin tian with a menacing look. "wait, look!" suddenly, at that moment, a voice filled with surprise sounded. hearing this voice, everyone''s gaze turned toward the direction the person was pointing. they looked back at the black soil. this... seeing this scene, everyone was stunned, their faces frozen in disbelief! yan yan, who had been somewhat disappointed, now had her mouth wide open, a look of disbelief on her face. how, how is this possible! a tiny sprout! under everyone''s gaze, a green little sprout broke through the soil, and this sprout was growing at a speed visible to the naked eye. growing bigger and bigger how, how is this possible! impossible! astonished! everyone was staring dumbfounded at this scene! dumbfoundedly watching this rapidly growing small sapling! watching it grow swiftly from a tiny green sprout. from a small green sprout to a small sapling, then the small sapling grew into a larger sapling, and finally into a large tree. it was as if time had accelerated, the tree growing swiftly. at a speed visible to the naked eye, in the blink of an eye, the small green sprout turned into a tree three meters tall. branches lush with foliage, the tree''s leaves even shaded the sun. everyone was looking up, staring dumbfounded. blossoming under everyone''s watchful eyes, tiny white flower buds started to pop out from the branches. the white flower buds grew rapidly, opening up then, under everyone''s watchful eyes, the white petals began to fall, and a tiny green orange appeared at the branch tips. then, the small oranges grew rapidly in size, becoming bigger and bigger. finally, they became green oranges the size of a fist. seeing this scene, lin tian smiled and with a slap produced a loud snap, and with lin tian''s movement, instantly, the green orange peels started showing hints of yellow. changing color! the green oranges on the branches quickly turned yellow. the green orange peels rapidly changed to yellow! orange oranges hung from the branches! full branches of yellow oranges weighted down the branches, causing them to bend slightly! this everyone was staring dumbfounded. they were flabbergasted sear?h the n??efire.et website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "is this real?" someone incredulously stepped forward, approaching the orange tree, and slowly stretched out his hand towards the robust trunk. his movement was very slow, as if he feared it was fake. his hand slowly reached out, his expression stunned. rough! he touched the rough tree bark. real! the rough texture was undeniably real! "it''s real, this is real!" he said somewhat dazedly as he looked up at the large tree. seeing this scene, the onlookers could no longer restrain their curiosity. they ran over one after another. everyone reached out their hands toward the trunk, patting it! "it''s real! it''s actually real! this is unbelievable!" bursts of astonished voices arose! everyone''s expressions were incredulous. it was magical. lin tian chuckled, glanced up at the oranges hanging from the branches, and with a hop, his body instantly leaped onto the tree. lin tian stood on a large branch, looking down at the people below, said, "please enjoy the oranges!" with that, he shook the branch he was standing on! whoosh! with lin tian''s shake, the tree trunk instantly began to sway. whirlwind of rustling! with lin tian''s movement, the oranges that were already ripe fell from the branches. thump thump thump! one by one, the oranges fell like rain towards the ground. Chapter 118 "ouch! it hit my head!" suddenly, a yellow orange smashed right onto bu mengting''s head. bu mengting let out a yell and then quickly reached up and grabbed the orange that had fallen on her."hahaha!" lin tian chuckled and shook the orange tree even harder. whoosh! one after another, the oranges fell like rain. the people below reached up to catch the falling oranges. this astonishing scene attracted many people from the outside, who ran over to see. yan yan caught an orange that descended from the sky, and the orange in her hand felt a bit cold and very soft, and its color was smooth and shiny. the orange looked very appealing. curiously, yan yan peeled the orange and took a bite. it was deliciously sweet and juicy! so sweet! the most important thing was that it was really an orange! "it''s real! the orange is real! and it''s so sweet!" it wasn''t just yan yan who tasted the orange; others who got hold of oranges also started eating and began exclaiming in admiration as soon as they did. truly! explore hidden tales at empire the oranges were real. the two blond individuals had already been stunned by this scene, and they too picked up an orange from the ground out of curiosity and peeled it to have a taste. they were instantly mesmerized. standing on the branch, just as yan yan started eating the orange, a synthetic electronic voice rang inside lin tian''s head: "mission: helping yan yan perform the ''seed to large tree'' magic has been completed. reward: two supernatural points!" the mission was finally complete! upon hearing this voice, lin tian felt a surge of joy in his heart. then, seeing more and more people gathering around, some of whom had already started taking pictures with their phones, he knew that he had to end the scene, or else he would definitely make headlines tomorrow. with this in mind, lin tian jumped down from the tree in an instant. standing on the ground and looking at the large tree in front of him, lin tian waved his hand dramatically, "change!" whoosh! with lin tian''s command, the tall orange tree began to wither in an instant and then quickly turned into sawdust. in the end, not a trace was left behind. even the many oranges on the ground had vanished without a trace. after waiting a moment, the oranges in everyone''s hands also disappeared. if not for the sweet aftertaste still lingering in their mouths, many would have doubted whether everything that had just happened was real. "how come they''re gone?" "yeah, how come they''re gone?" "where did they go?" the sudden turn of events once again stunned everyone. after a moment of bewilderment, everyone looked towards lin tian. seeing everyone''s gaze, lin tian smiled slightly, "you didn''t really think i could turn into a large tree, did you?" "but just now..." someone hesitated. "yeah, what happened just now? look, i still have half an orange in my mouth!" another person said, opening their mouth wide to show the half-eaten orange. "you understand!" lin tian smiled subtly and didn''t offer an explanation. of course, all of this was done with the time powder. now that the mission was complete, lin tian certainly needed to wipe his slate clean. if the orange tree were to remain here, he would really become famous, perhaps even world-renowned. lin tian had too many secrets, and drawing too much attention was not his intention. and now, he had reduced the danger to the minimum. glancing over the crowd, lin tian looked towards yan yan, who was still a bit dazed, walked over to her, and said, "i''m leaving." yan yan, caught off guard for a moment, hurriedly replied, "i''ll go with you." as she spoke, yan yan quickly gathered her things and followed lin tian. the blond individual, still in a daze, didn''t stop her. as lin tian left, he left behind a crowd full of astonishment. although many people wanted to detain lin tian, wishing he would perform more magic, there were also many who asked him various questions. but lin tian didn''t bother with it. at this time, the best approach was to keep a low profile and treat the situation coolly. so, as soon as the performance was over, lin tian hurriedly left with bu mengting, who was still somewhat shocked. "hey, wait for me!" lin tian said as he quickly walked away with bu mengting. behind them, they could hear yan yan shouting loudly. lin tian didn''t stop his pace. after walking a certain distance and feeling that no one was paying attention to him anymore, he finally stopped. the moment lin tian came to a stop, yan yan, panting and carrying something, ran up to them. "hey, you, why didn''t you wait for me?" she asked. "what''s up?" lin tian glanced at her and asked with feigned curiosity. lin tian was naturally interested in a beauty, but with bu mengting beside him, he had to avoid showing it too obviously. "how, how did you do that just now?" yan yan asked eagerly, still gasping for breath as she looked at lin tian curiously. "i did this, then that, and it was done!" lin tian said with a slight smile. "uh..." yan yan was speechless, she paused for a moment before responding helplessly, "what do you mean ''this and that'' exactly?" "just this and that!" lin tian said, pretending to be innocent, but he couldn''t hide the mirth in his eyes. "you... you''re being mean!" yan yan pouted, clearly annoyed. "uh..." just as lin tian was about to say something, he suddenly felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. lin tian took out his phone and saw that it was from his mom. lin tian answered the call, "hello, mom?" "lin tian? where are you right now, someone is looking for you at home!" "who is it?" lin tian asked, puzzled. who would be looking for him at this time? "it seems to be a girl named wang lan!" "wang lan?" upon hearing this name, lin tian was startled. wang lan should be the girl he helped to find her nephew. but how did she know my address? and she even came to find me? he was doubtful, yet lin tian didn''t say anything, just mentioned that he would be back home soon. after hanging up, lin tian turned to yan yan and said, "i''ve got something to do now, let''s chat another time." with that, lin tian hailed a taxi that had arrived just in time, and got in with bu mengting. sea??h th novlf~ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. watching the taxi speed off in a whoosh, yan yan stood frozen. after a moment, she came to her senses and, feeling both embarrassed and angry, stamped her foot and muttered, "jerk!" ** in the taxi, bu mengting looked at lin tian curiously. "what happened?" she was curious why lin tian was in such a hurry to go back. "nothing, an old friend is looking for me. she probably has some urgent matter," lin tian said without going into detail, still wondering how wang lan could have found his home. to avoid trouble, lin tian now used two sim cards; one phone number was permanent, known only to his family and close friends. the other number he gave out to the people he met while completing tasks. for example, the number he had given wang lan was the second one. he often changed the second number because if he didn''t, he''d be approached by people every day. it was annoying, so he frequently changed the second number. lin tian had already stopped using the number he had given to wang lan, which made him curious about how she had managed to find him. lost in these thoughts, the taxi raced towards lin tian''s home. half an hour later, lin tian and bu mengting arrived at his house. upon entering the house, lin tian saw wang lan. to lin tian''s surprise, wang lan seemed much thinner than before and looked very pale. she had deep bags under her eyes, indicating a lack of sleep. "lin..." as soon as wang lan saw lin tian, a glimmer of joy flashed through her eyes, and she started to say something. "let''s talk later," lin tian said, cutting her off with a wave of his hand. he then turned to his mother and said, "mom, i''m stepping out for a bit, i''ll be back later." after giving lin tian a look, shi qing shook her head resignedly, "come back early." ever since lin tian had become the top scorer in the college entrance examination, shi qing had started treating him like an adult and gave him much more freedom. "yeah, i will," lin tian replied, and then turned to wang lan, saying, "let''s go outside to talk." the two of them left the room and sat down on a bench inside the residential complex. bu mengting, curious, followed them. sitting on the stone bench in the complex, lin tian looked up at wang lan and said, "so, what''s wrong?" "lin, master lin, there are ghosts in my house!" wang lan said, sounding anxious. "ghosts?" lin tian was stunned upon hearing this. Chapter 119 Cant Figure It Out! "ghosts?" lin tian lifted his head and stared at her blankly."yes, ghosts!" as she spoke, wang lan''s expression became visibly uneasy, and there seemed to be a hint of fear as well. lin tian frowned, glanced at her, and said in a deep voice, "what exactly happened, tell me slowly." "mm." wang lan took a deep breath, waited for her emotions to settle down, and began to recount, "it''s like this, not long after i came back last time, i heard that there were ghosts in my ancestral home." "my ancestral home is in the countryside, and my grandparents are old; they didn''t want to move into the city, so they stayed in the countryside. a few days ago, my mother received a phone call from my grandfather, claiming there were ghosts in the old house. at first, we didn''t believe it and thought the old people were having illusions. the family even tried to persuade my grandparents to come to the city. but the old folks just didn''t want to come over. having no other choice, my uncle went back to the countryside a while ago, intending to keep the two old people company. but, but..." at this point, a glint of something strange flashed through wang lan''s eyes, "but on the second night, my uncle went mad, kept saying there were ghosts and kept mumbling ''dead, dead!''" "because of my uncle''s issue, many relatives took time off to come to the old house, trying to see exactly what was going on. the family originally wanted to bring the two old people into the city, but they just didn''t want to leave. no choice, so many people stayed in the old house, and i went too..." at this point, wang lan''s voice involuntarily paused, and a trace of fear began to flicker in her eyes. due to that fear, her already pale lips began to whiten even more, "that day, everything was fine at first, but, but when night came..." "when night fell... when night fell..." wang lan murmured to herself, unable to continue, and the fear in her eyes grew more and more intense. lin tian''s frown deepened as he looked up at her and asked intently, "what happened then?" "ghosts! ghosts!" wang lan suddenly collapsed, crouching down and covering her face as she began to sob in pain. possibly out of fear, her body even started to tremble slightly. it seemed as if she was recalling something extremely terrifying. taking a deep breath, lin tian suddenly felt that things were perhaps not as simple as they seemed. glancing at wang lan, crouched on the ground, trembling and in pain, lin tian reached out and patted her shoulder. "ah!" to his surprise, wang lan was startled, recoiling as if shocked by electricity, a look of terror quickly spread across her face as she scrambled back. lin tian''s hand froze mid-air, looking at her with some bewilderment, "are you... are you okay?" "huff! huff!" wang lan took deep breaths, came back to her senses, and on seeing lin tian, she felt somewhat reassured and looked at him with a pleading face, "master lin, please, you must help us." "don''t panic, take deep breaths, and then what? what happened next?" lin tian calmed wang lan and asked with a steady voice. wang lan took a few deep breaths and stabilized her emotions quite a bit, before continuing, "later, later we all got scared and everyone but the two old people moved out of the old house." "why didn''t the two old people want to come out?" lin tian asked, somewhat puzzled. "i don''t know, but no matter what, they didn''t want to leave, saying they had lived there their whole lives and even if they were to die, they wanted to die in that house. but, but that''s not the main thing, the main thing is..." as she spoke, fear flickered in wang lan''s eyes again. "don''t rush, take deep breaths!" seeing the fear in wang lan''s eyes, lin tian quickly said. wang lan took several deep breaths and steadied her emotions, then continued, "but, but even if we moved out, the ghost still haunted us." saying this, wang lan''s body trembled slightly, "anyone, anyone who had spent the night in the house, they all encountered the ghost again at night, even if they moved out to live somewhere else!" as she said this, wang lan''s body trembled again. lin tian''s expression became more focused as he pondered for a moment, then lifted his head to look at wang lan, "and those who never went there?" "those who never went there were fine!" "i see!" lin tian slowly nodded his head. now lin tian had a basic understanding of the situation. putting aside whether there were ghosts or not, he had grasped most of the situation described by wang lan. experience new stories on empire as lin tian was mulling things over, wang lan looked at him with a plea in her eyes, "master lin, you must help me!" lin tian lifted his head, about to speak, when suddenly, he was taken aback. "mission: help wang lan get rid of the trouble! mission reward: three supernatural points." a mission, a mission had actually come! what surprised lin tian the most was the reward for this task! three supernatural points! this must be the most generous reward lin tian had ever encountered! "actually three superpower points as a reward!" hearing the task''s reward, lin tian was a bit stunned. "master lin, please, i beg you to help us, please!" seeing lin tian in a daze and not speaking, wang lan pleaded anxiously, fearing he might not agree. hearing wang lan''s words, lin tian came back to his senses, lifted his head, and looked at her, "don''t be anxious, let me do some divination first." as he spoke, lin tian took out three silver coins from his pocket. the reward for this task was too rich for lin tian to want to give up. despite the task appearing rather eerie. hearing lin tian''s words, wang lan quieted down and felt much relieved inside. she was also somewhat curious as she watched lin tian. bu mengting, who had been sitting quietly beside them, also looked at lin tian with curiosity as she watched his actions. she was intrigued by the three coins in lin tian''s hand and wondered what he was going to do. sea??h th n?vel?ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. lin tian didn''t speak. he held the three silver coins in his hand and flicked them. whirring~! the three silver coins spun rapidly on the cement floor like three silver tops. whirring~! bang! seemingly struck by an unknown force, one of the coins was abruptly propelled away! stunned! seeing this, lin tian was taken aback. it couldn''t be calculated! he actually couldn''t predict the outcome! just a void! lin tian sat somewhat dazed in his chair, looking quite surprised. this time, lin tian had not anticipated such an outcome at all. even though this level of divination was the most basic, but why couldn''t it be calculated? could it really be... lowering his head in thought, lin tian stood up and retrieved the coin that had been sent flying. the coin had been propelled five meters away. after recovering the coin, lin tian picked up the other two from the ground. holding the three coins in his hand with a slight concentration, he flicked them again! whirring! the three silver coins spun rapidly. clap! bang! propelled away! at the end, another coin was flung out. seeing this happen, lin tian frowned deeply. he then stood up and collected the coin once more. calculate again! thus, three times, without exception, the next three attempts resulted in nothing being calculated either. every time at the critical moment, a coin would always be flung out. "master lin, this..." after several instances like this, wang lan also sensed something was amiss. holding the cold coin in his hand, lin tian rubbed it thoughtfully, and then lifting his head, he looked at wang lan and said, "do you have time right now? can i accompany you on a trip to your hometown? where is it?" "my hometown is in the suburbs of wu''an city, a two-hour drive away." "good, let''s go now, it''s getting dark soon! any problems?" saying this, lin tian looked up and saw that it was already nearly six o''clock. it was about to get dark. "no!" wang lan shook her head. although somewhat scared, she felt that she might be safer by lin tian''s side than out there alone. Chapter 120 Are They Really Not Afraid? ps: congratulations to the reader "cold moon proud snow" for becoming the first hall master of this book! hall master is mighty! thank you! and thanks to all the other brothers who rewarded and voted! you guys are amazing!.................. "alright, let''s go now," lin tian said, turning his head to look at bu mengting, "mengting, you go back first. i have some things to deal with first." "no! i want to go with you!" bu mengting''s eyes sparkled. hearing this, lin tian was somewhat taken aback and looked at her strangely. it was then that lin tian realized, upon hearing the story, bu mengting was not frightened; in fact, there seemed to be a hint of excitement in her eyes. excitement! yes, excitement! noticing bu mengting''s expression, lin tian was at a loss for words and waved his hand: "go on, go play, be good, i''ll find you tomorrow." "no! let me go with you." seeing that lin tian did not agree, bu mengting clung to his hand and cooed. "you" lin tian was at a loss for words again. "please, can i?" bu mengting kept cooing. lin tian, speechless, thought for a moment and finally nodded, "alright, just remember to behave." "yes! you''re so nice, lin tian, you''re adorable!" hearing lin tian agree, bu mengting showed a sweet smile. lin tian was speechless, shaking his head. the reason lin tian agreed to let bu mengting come along was that he had confidence. his confidence came from his superpower of precognition. though the mission seemed somewhat eerie, the precognition superpower had not activated. so the mission should not be dangerous, at least there was nothing that posed an irreparable danger to lin tian. it was for this reason that lin tian agreed to let bu mengting come along. seeing that lin tian was actually bringing a little girl along, wang lan opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing. since nobody objected, lin tian and the other two left the residential area, took a taxi, and headed toward wang lan''s hometown. when leaving, lin tian and bu mengting each informed their families, saying they would be back later. sitting in the taxi, lin tian, seeing wang lan somewhat uneasy, asked, "how did you know i live here?" "um" wang lan hesitated for a moment, then somewhat awkwardly said, "actually, last time we went to rescue my nephew, i helped you buy a train ticket, and i memorized your address from your id card!" so that''s how it was, lin tian thought to himself and was speechless. shaking his head, lin tian did not speak. meanwhile, bu mengting, hearing wang lan''s words, curiously looked at wang lan and asked, "rescue your nephew? what happened?" your journey continues with empire glancing at lin tian and seeing that he had no objection, wang lan began to explain. lin tian did not talk much on the way, only closing his eyes to rest. lin tian had a faint feeling that this matter was not simple. two hours later, when they arrived in wang lan''s ancestral village, it was already completely dark. lin tian checked the time, and it was already eight o''clock in the evening. "let''s go, my house is just ahead." by then it had completely darkened, and wang lan, suddenly worried, did not dare stray too far from lin tian. "let''s go, didn''t you say it wouldn''t be so fast? don''t be nervous," lin tian had also clarified on the way that the ghost generally appears around nine thirty. then wang lan led lin tian and the other toward the old house. ten minutes later, wang lan stopped, pointing at a courtyard ahead and said, "this is it." hearing wang lan''s words, lin tian stopped and carefully observed the courtyard. the courtyard was large, at least four or five hundred square meters. such a large area in the city could only be seen in those high-end villas. of course, this house was no match for a villa; it was still one of those old-fashioned houses constructed from mud brick. moreover, it was covered with the type of stone tiles found only in the countryside. s~ea??h the n??efire.et website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. lin tian glanced around and peered inside to find that the room was already illuminated by a dim yellow light. "grandpa, grandma, i''m here!" upon reaching the courtyard, wang lan called out loudly and pushed the gate open. seeing wang lan enter, lin tian also walked in, while bu mengting curiously looked around her. "what else do you want! didn''t i tell you not to come?" as lin tian entered the courtyard, two elderly people with graying hair came out of the room. "old man, what are you talking about? isn''t it good that the child came to see you! come on in, have you had dinner yet?" the old woman next to the old man warmly greeted wang lan. then she noticed lin tian and bu mengting behind wang lan, and cheerfully said, "these are your friends, right? come on in." lin tian gave her a curious glance. this old lady seemed to be in a good mood, not at all like she had seen a ghost. with suspicion, lin tian walked into the room. upon entering, lin tian stared blankly for a moment. "hey, what''s wrong with you? why the daze, come in!" bu mengting, who was following behind lin tian, noticed he had suddenly stopped and stood still, so she curiously nudged him. "oh! okay!" responded lin tian, stepping forward into the room. despite this, he still looked somewhat puzzled. as he entered the room, lin tian turned his head and quietly asked bu mengting, "mengting, don''t you feel it''s a bit cold here?" "cold? not at all!" bu mengting responded, looking at lin tian strangely. not cold? lin tian frowned. just now, as soon as he had walked into this room, he had felt it was noticeably colder inside than outside. it wasn''t the kind of coldness. but rather a somewhat gloomy and chilly coldness. "come on in! i knew you hadn''t eaten, so i made a few extra dishes today," said the old lady cheerfully, heading toward the kitchen. seeing the old lady leave, the old man by her side discontentedly grasped wang lan''s hand, "lan, i told you, don''t come here anymore, just go after dinner." "grandpa, this time i invited master lin over; everything will be fine. he is the one who found the baby last time," wang lan comforted her grandfather. "ah!" the old man glanced up at lin tian, shook his head with a sigh, and remained silent. "what are you guys talking about? come and eat!" at that moment, the old lady came out with the dishes. since it was still early and they were really hungry, lin tian unceremoniously sat down to eat. it was already 8:30 p.m. when they had finished their meal. afterwards, everyone waited in the room. throughout the process, lin tian noticed that the expressions of the two old people seemed quite composed and they didn''t appear to be very scared of the impending ghost. seeing their calm expressions, lin tian finally understood why the two weren''t leaving. could it be that they were courageous? but were they really not afraid? was the ghost not formidable? but if it wasn''t, how could it have driven wang lan''s uncle to madness? how could it have terrified wang lan to the point of breaking down? lin tian was puzzled. as they waited, lin tian thought for a moment, then stood up and said to wang lan, "why don''t you take me for a tour around the different rooms." after a moment of hesitation, wang lan nodded. seeing the two of them get up, a very curious bu mengting also stood up. up to that moment, bu mengting hadn''t shown the slightest fear; instead, she seemed quite excited. "grandpa, i''m going to show master lin around," wang lan told his grandparents, then led lin tian to inspect the various rooms. Chapter 121 Goose Bumps lin tian followed behind wang lan and noticed that there were many lights in the old house, but many of them were useless.looking up at the light bulb above his head, lin tian curiously asked, "why are there so many lights installed here, and why aren''t they on?" glancing at the light above their heads, wang lan said, "ever since the incident with my uncle, we''ve installed a lot of lights inside, but that night, all the lights exploded." as she said this, wang lan seemed somewhat afraid, unconsciously leaning a little closer to lin tian. "there''s nothing special, right? where are the ghosts?" bu mengting, who was following behind them, said somewhat disappointedly. she really wanted to see if there were any ghosts. wang lan opened her mouth as if she wanted to curse someone, but she didn''t say anything, just muttering to herself under her breath. wang lan took lin tian around the entire old house, and lin tian became quite familiar with the surroundings. the old house was very large, with seven or eight rooms and two floors. however, with so many rooms, most of them were empty. many of the rooms even had spider webs. stay connected with empire after making their rounds, they didn''t find anything. so, the three of them returned to the downstairs hall once again. time passed little by little, and soon it was half past nine. quiet! despite wang lan being very afraid, nothing happened. ten o''clock in the evening! still, nothing happened. by this time, the two elderly people had already gone to bed. "it''s impossible, how come it hasn''t appeared?" at ten o''clock, the ghost still hadn''t come, and wang lan was very surprised. thinking about it, wang lan''s gaze shifted to lin tian. could it be that the ghost was afraid? lin tian was also somewhat puzzled. what was going on? could it really be false? after waiting for another ten or so minutes, still nothing happened. thinking it over, lin tian stood up and said, "i''m going to take a walk!" just sitting there wasn''t solving anything, so lin tian decided to take another look at the rooms. "i''ll accompany you!" hearing lin tian say this, wang lan quickly got up. she didn''t dare to stay here alone. then the three of them went to each room again. the entire old house was very large and very quiet. all three of them were silent, with only the sound of footsteps echoing. at first, bu mengting was curious, looking around from time to time. but after waiting for quite a while without anything happening, she became bored. yawning out of drowsiness, bu mengting said, "this is so boring! there are no ghosts at all!" she took out her phone to check the time; it was almost half past tenno wonder she felt sleepy. shaking his head, lin tian was also somewhat puzzled. after walking a bit more, lin tian stopped, turned around to say something, and was taken aback. lin tian looked at wang lan, somewhat astonished, "where''s mengting?" "isn''t she..." wang lan hurriedly turned around and looked, and immediately froze. empty! there was no one behind them! but she had just been behind them a moment ago! how could she suddenly disappear? the thought made fear flicker in wang lan''s eyes. lin tian''s heart also tensed up instantly, his face stern. pat pat! just as lin tian was about to go back and look for bu mengting, suddenly a series of footsteps came from behind. lin tian quickly turned to look. "why are you guys so slow? i took a detour and ended up in front of you," bu mengting said, looking at lin tian with an expression that said it all. "how did you get in front of us?" lin tian asked, frowning at her. "i was so bored watching you guys walk so slowly, so i circled around from behindwho knew that even after taking such a big detour, i still moved faster than you!" bu mengting pouted, her face expressing her speechlessness. "don''t do that again!" lin tian shook his head, admonishing her, "do you have any idea that you just scared me?" "what''s the big deal, seeing a ghost or something! come on, hurry up." saying this, bu mengting quickly ran forward, turned a corner, and disappeared in the blink of an eye. just as lin tian was about to chase after her, suddenly a voice rang out from behind: "hey, how can you guys move so fast?" upon hearing this voice, lin tian''s steps halted, his body stiffened, and a flicker of shock crossed his face! startled for a moment, lin tian swiftly turned around! bu mengting! it was actually bu mengting, who was now quickly running towards lin tian''s direction. but, but wasn''t bu mengting just in front of them? how, how did she suddenly get behind them? even if she was really fast, it was impossible for her to be in two places within a few seconds! so what exactly was going on? was one of them fake? a ghost? just thinking about this made lin tian''s hair stand on end! "huff! huff!" lin tian''s breathing became suddenly rapid as he widened his eyes, staring intently at her. meanwhile, wang lan had already been scared stiff by the side, watching bu mengting run over with a face full of fear. bu mengting ran over and looked at the two curiously, asking, "why are you guys looking at me like that?" "where have you been just now?" lin tian asked, his gaze fixed on her eyes. "me? i''ve been right behind you guys all along. i just yawned and you guys walked off, you move so quickly!" bu mengting replied somewhat speechlessly to lin tian. "you''ve been behind us all along?" lin tian''s gaze bore into hers. "yes!" bu mengting nodded, finding lin tian''s question rather odd. "you didn''t run ahead of us just now, didn''t come looking for us?" lin tian continued questioning her. "no, didn''t i say i was behind you the whole time?" bu mengting became increasingly perplexed, feeling that lin tian''s questions were very strange. "is that so?" lin tian nodded slowly. by now, lin tian had already confirmed that one of the bu mengtings must be fake. as to which one was the fake... with this in mind, lin tian walked slowly towards bu mengting. "what are you doing?" seeing lin tian approach with a serious expression, bu mengting looked at him, puzzled. "don''t move!" reaching bu mengting, lin tian held her tightly, burying his head in her hair and taking a deep breath. a familiar light fragrance drifted into his nose. so familiar, the scent was reassuring, and lin tian''s tense heart calmed down. it''s real! this is real! lin tian was certain this was the real bu mengting. ever since he had acquired the superpower of precognition, lin tian''s intuition had grown much stronger, and he was certain that if this were fake, he wouldn''t feel this peaceful inside. with that thought, lin tian, holding bu mengting''s hand, said with a serious face, "i just saw another you." sarch* the n??elfir.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "what?" bu mengting was taken aback, after a moment, excitement flashed in her eyes: "really?" "creak!" just as lin tian was about to say something, suddenly the sound of a door opening was heard. upon hearing this noise, everyone turned toward the direction from which it came. ................................. Chapter 122 Unrivaled and Solemn explore more at empire"creak!" as the door opened, everyone''s eyes turned toward the direction of the sound. the old man! the person opening the door was wang lan''s grandfather. sear?h the novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. at that moment, wang lan''s grandfather was wearing a set of white pajamas, cautiously looking around before quietly walking over. seeing the old man, lin tian''s eyes flickered with a hint of wariness. after the bizarre encounter just now, who knew if this old man was real or not. giving lin tian a glance, the old man ignored him and slowly walked up to wang lan, whispering, "little lan!" "ah?" wang lan gulped nervously, looking at his grandfather. "little lan, do you know why it''s haunted?" the old man slowly said. "how, how?" wang lan stared tensely at his grandfather, feeling there was something eerie about him at that moment. "sigh," the old man sighed and shook his head. after a silence, he continued, "actually, what you saw earlier wasn''t really your grandmother!" "ah?" hearing this, wang lan was stunned and blurted out, "how, how?" "your grandmother actually died a week ago," the old man slowly said. "ah? then, then..." wang lan was stunned, feeling a cold sweat all over. if this was true, then was the grandmother everyone saw these past few days not real? this... thinking of his close contact with his grandmother, even holding hands, wang lan immediately got goosebumps. "let''s go, let''s go now! if we don''t leave soon, we won''t be able to escape!" the old man slowly shook his head, looking helpless. "then, then grandpa you..." wang lan stared blankly at the old man. "i can''t leave, you guys go quickly!" the old man waved his hands, sounding somewhat urgent. "sizzle sizzle~!" suddenly, the light bulb above began to flicker erratically. woo woo~! an eerie cold breeze suddenly blew through. cold to the bone! "she is coming! hurry up and go!" the old man said hastily. "go...where?" a prolonged voice sounded behind the old man. startled, the old man quickly turned around. woo woo~! an old lady with white hair, her head drooping, slowly floated over. her white hair covered her entire face, her head drooping, her back bent, she floated over slowly. that appearance was almost a carbon copy of sadako! "ah!" seeing this, wang lan shivered from fear, trembling and stumbling backward. seeing this scene, bu mengting''s eyes widened, not showing much fear, instead, there was a hint of excitement. taking a deep breath to suppress the terror within, lin tian''s eyes flashed fiercely, and he snorted at the old witch, "stop playing tricks!" "ya!" immediately, lin tian shouted, his muscles tensed as he stomped forcefully on the ground. "die!" lin tian kicked out fiercely towards the ghost! whoosh! this time lin tian used his full strength, moving so fast that his body even created a whistling sound in the air. bang! clink clatter! lin tian''s kick broke through a wall, bricks and debris clattering to the ground. but lin tian stared in shock. it was useless! his kick had actually passed right through the ghost''s body. "hehe..." the ghost turned around and slowly lifted her head. as the ghost lifted her head, lin tian could see through the strands of white hair to the face inside. disgusting! horrifying! upon seeing that terrifying face, lin tian''s heart skipped a beat. "fuck off!" lin tian roared angrily to embolden himself, swinging his fist fiercely! bang! still missed! the fist went right through. "come on..." the female ghost said slowly, smiling as she lunged directly at lin tian. sploosh! the female ghost''s body instantly entered lin tian''s body. in an instant, lin tian''s body stiffened, his complexion began to pale, and his eyeballs started to bulge outwards. shiver! shiver! lin tian''s body began to shiver slightly. seeing this scene, wang lan and bu mengting became tense. lin tian''s expression started to struggle, and suddenly, he yelled angrily, "get the hell out!" bang! a white shadow was directly pushed out of lin tian. she couldn''t control lin tian, his inner strength was too great, she couldn''t control him at all. phew! but the white shadow instantly flew towards bu mengting as it was pushed away. it happened so fast, bu mengting didn''t even have time to react before it possessed her. "giggle..." after a moment of stupefaction, bu mengting suddenly burst into a giggly laughter, her face filled with a bizarre smile, then she suddenly lunged at lin tian. seeing bu mengting lunge at him, lin tian was stunned. bite! as bu mengting lunged, she immediately opened her mouth towards lin tian''s neck. pain! instantly, a surge of pain emanated from his neck. lin tian felt a warm flow emerging from his neck. blood! lin tian quickly realized. "fuck!" cursing, lin tian forcefully grabbed bu mengting. "wuu wuu~~" even though lin tian had her in his grasp, bu mengting still looked at him wailing, her mouth open, dripping with blood. "phew!" lin tian took a deep breath, holding bu mengting''s shoulders, shaking her vigorously, "wake up! wake up!" "wuu, giggle..." in response to lin tian was a creepy laugh. bu mengting stared at him with blood-red eyes and slowly smiled, "can''t wake up!" "fuck you!" lin tian cursed, pressing hard on bu mengting''s neck. faint! suddenly, lin tian was rendered unconscious by bu mengting''s pressing. lin tian carried bu mengting on his shoulder, glanced at wang lan, and shouted, "let''s get out of here first!" after saying that, lin tian carried bu mengting and hurriedly ran outside. seeing lin tian leaving, wang lan quickly followed, and the old man also followed them. get out! get out first before anything else! this situation was very bizarre! lin tian wanted to think his way out first. run! run! lin tian ran for several seconds, suddenly thought of something, stopped abruptly, his face drastically changed. lin tian turned to look at wang lan and the old man, his face grim, "no, we should have been out by now. but why haven''t we gotten out? also, also, we''ve just been here." "ah?" upon hearing this, wang lan involuntarily cried out in fear, not realizing she had been stationary the whole time. "slap! slap!..." at that moment, a rhythmic clapping sound came from the corridor. "la! la..." a series of eerie singing followed the hallway, chilling to the listeners. slowly, a white figure floated over. lin tian''s heart tensed in an instant. "fuck!" lin tian roared again, throwing a punch towards the wall next to him. .......................................... Chapter 123 Vajra Palm Superpower thump!lin tianyi punched a hole through the wall! "go!" he roared, turning quickly into the breach. breaking through the walls! if he couldn''t go around, then he would tear the house down! thump thump! lin tian resolutely moved forward, breaking through any walls that blocked his path with his fists. "la la la..." yet that eerie singing voice continued to follow behind everyone. thump! lin tian broke through another wall. whoosh! holding bu mengting, lin tian rushed into the room. in this room, lin tian hurried deeper inside, and when he reached the next wall, he prepared to break through it again. suddenly, a terrified scream pierced through the silence. "ah!" wang lan''s panicked voice came from behind. lin tian narrowed his eyes sharply and spun around. discover more stories at empire as he turned, he instantly saw wang lan pointing at the bed ahead, her face stricken with fear. lin tian turned his gaze to the bed abruptly. on the worn wooden bed lay two people, their heads covered by quilts and unrecognizable. inhale! taking a deep breath, lin tian cautiously stepped forward and fiercely pulled back the covers! the old woman! lin tian instantly saw the old lady lying on the bed. her body already bore black patches of livor mortis, indicating she had been dead for some time. seeing the old lady, lin tian was momentarily stunned, but after a brief pause, he was alarmed by a thought. beside the old lady lay another personwho was it? lin tian''s gaze swept beside the old woman and he instantly felt goosebumps, his hair standing on end. "ah ah ah ah!" seeing the person lying beside the grandmother, wang lan screamed in terror; her face wore an expression of disbelief. the grandfather! beside the grandmother was the grandfather, and he too bore black patches of livor mortis. if the grandfather was dead, then who or what was following them... wang lan turned around fearfully. "hehe..." the old man chuckled with a heinous laughter, looking at them both with a sinister expression, "not fun anymore, we''ve been found. old lady, come out!" "hehe..." suddenly, an eerie laugh sounded beside their ears. bite! all of a sudden, lin tian felt a vicious bite to his chest. looking down, lin tian saw bu mengting staring at him with blood-red eyes, her face twisted malevolently. "damn!" lin tian cursed, quickly pulling her away. "this is for you!" bu mengting said with a sinister smile, and then a white shadow drifted out of her body and immediately lunged towards the stunned wang lan. whoosh! lin tian was caught off guard, and in his moment of hesitation, the old man leaped towards him. pfft! in an instant, the old man merged into lin tian''s body. cold! lin tian instantly felt his entire body turning cold with shivers. "giggling..." suddenly, lin tian uttered a weird laugh. but the sound wasn''t something lin tian wanted to make. "ya ya ya! get out, get out!" lin tian''s face contorted with rage. "hehe, you aren''t capable enough!" lin tian''s expression changed yet again, this time revealing a twisted smile. "damn it!" lin tian cursed, struggling to expel the presence from within him. but it was no use! this old man was much more formidable than the old lady! cold! lin tian felt his body becoming colder and colder. lin tian''s complexion grew paler and paler, and his originally rosy lips lost their color. lin tian felt his body stiffening and losing control. slowly, slowly, lin tian even saw himself bending over, opening his mouth to bite towards bu mengting. lin tian tried to get up, but he was completely unable to control his body. "ah ah ah ah ah!" then came wang lan''s screams, one after another, to his ears. fear! fear! "master lin, master lin! think of something, quickly!" wang lan cried out in terror, even wetting herself out of fear. but at that moment, such concerns were the least of her worries as she screamed in fright. it seemed the old woman had had enough fun and lunged straight at wang lan. "ah..." wang lan''s fearful cries abruptly ceased. possessed, wang lan was possessed! her complexion grew paler and paler, and her eyes started to bulge outward. despite losing control of her body, there was still a trace of fear in wang lan''s eyes, along with a faint plea for help. a hint of regret. she regretted coming here. she had actually believed lin tian could do it... regrets... wang lan felt her body growing colder, her consciousness fading, the darkness closing in around her... death! she could sense the presence of death... reluctance; she was filled with so much reluctance... but there was nothing she could do! despair engulfed wang lan''s heart. "huff, huff!" feeling weaker and weaker, lin tian became unprecedentedly anxious. lin tian cursed inwardly: "shit! shit! what''s going on with that precognition superpower, what''s going on! isn''t this danger? why didn''t my superpower activate!" lin tian kept cursing inwardly, now feeling like he was losing control of his body as wellif this wasn''t danger, what was? cold! lin tian felt his body getting colder and colder! his consciousness even started to become hazy. sensing this, lin tian grew anxious and without time to complain, his mind raced: "no, no! there must be a way, there must be a way. the precognition superpower has to be useful, there has to be a way!" sarch* the n?velfire(.)net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. lin tian murmured to himself rapidly inside. "what''s the way, what''s the way?" he frantically reviewed his superpowers, thinking about the ones he possessed! no use! no use! all useless! whether it was the ox power technique, clairvoyance, or even invisibility, none were of any use! these were all physical, useless against the spiritual realm! "dammit! dammit! what to do?" lin tian cursed inwardly. then, adopting the attitude of a drowning man clutching at straws, lin tian used all sorts of superpowers. invisibility, clairvoyance, aquatic lung... he activated every superpower he could. useless! but all to no avail! dark! lin tian felt the darkness encroaching, his consciousness growing blurrier! death! lin tian even started to taste the flavor of death! lin tian felt that if there were no solution soon, he truly would die! "dammit! what to do?!" he roared inside. "superpower! superpowers! that''s right, the superpower menu!" lin tian roared and instantly summoned the superpower menu, yelling, "help! is there any way out?" silence! no answer at all! "system, come out, explode!" lin tian bellowed, his desire erupting from within. darkness... lin tian felt his consciousness nearly dissolving. suddenly, a familiar electronic synthesized voice rang out: "host''s emotional state has reached set requirements, activating system hidden function..." "damn it, quit the bullshit and save me!" lin tian bellowed. "ding! as per the host''s request, activating the vajra palm superpower!" the synthetic voice responded promptly after lin tian spoke. "ya!" just as wang lan was about to lose consciousness, she heard lin tian''s furious shout close by. in an instant, a great golden radiance shone! Chapter 124 Li Xiaomeng "ah! die!" lin tian thundered as he fiercely pressed his palm against his own chest!humming~! golden light radiated from lin tian''s palm! blazing brightness! sizzling~! as lin tian''s palm pressed against his chest, hissing sounds erupted, and along with those sounds, thick black smoke billowed forth. in an instant, a burnt plastic bag stench wafted through the air, mingled with the smell of decay. it was nauseating! "ah!" a scream came from within lin tian''s body, but it was not his voice. "see if you don''t die now!" a ruthless flash crossed lin tian''s eyes as he slammed his palm into his chest once more! sizzling~~~! the sound of burning filled the air. "ah! no! how is this possible!" along with a scream, a white shadow burst out rapidly from lin tian''s body. seeing the shadow emerging from his body, lin tian narrowed his eyes and bellowed, "where do you think you''re going!" "hey!" lin tian pushed with his palm! whoosh! a golden palm emerged from within lin tian''s hand. golden and glittering! it was a palm made of golden light. craackle~! "no!" accompanied by a scream, the golden palm harshly pressed down on the old man. instantly, the old man''s screaming stopped abruptly. whoosh! as the old man died, lin tian felt the temperature around him rise significantly. the surroundings became less dismal. whoosh! suddenly, lin tian caught a glimpse of a white figure swiftly drifting out from wang lan''s body and speeding away. "humph!" with a cold snort, lin tian pushed his palm. whoosh! a glittering golden palm shot out. "ah!" accompanied by a scream, the white shadow was instantly extinguished. as the white shadow vanished, the temperature around surged up suddenly. at this moment, lin tian distinctly felt that the surroundings had improved a lot, no more of the eerie chill from the beginning. "huff! huff!" a deep panting sound came over. lin tian turned his head and saw wang lan lying on the ground, gasping for air, her pale face showing a post-escaped-death expression. lin tian reached for his neck and found his hand covered in blood. then, looking down at bu mengting, who was still unconscious, lin tian was speechless and shook his head before plunging his consciousness into the sea of consciousness. as he immersed his consciousness in the sea of consciousness, a synthetic electronic voice sounded: "mission to help wang lan clear the entity is complete, reward three supernatural points." upon hearing the mission was complete, lin tian let out a sigh of relief, but before he could rejoice, another synthetic electronic voice sounded: "ding dong: reminder, as the host''s emotions reached the required level, a hidden system feature is activated: temporary exchange of superpowers. temporary exchange of superpowers: three supernatural points can be expended to temporarily exchange for a superpower. the temporary superpower is valid for one hour." sear?h the novelfire.net* website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. hearing this prompt, lin tian was stunned, then cursed, "f*ck!" according to this, did he just exchange vajra palm temporarily and use up three supernatural points? with this thought, lin tian''s gaze hurriedly shifted to the supernatural points floating in the space of his sea of consciousness. three! in his line of sight, there were three golden drops of supernatural points floating in midair. before this, lin tian had three supernatural points, and had just gained another three; this meant he should have had six in total. but now, there were only three. find exclusive stories on empire "depressed..." seeing this scene, lin tian was left speechless. he had used up three supernatural points, only to end up with three in returnhe had been busy to no avail all night. the only gain was unlocking a hidden feature of the system. even though it was an achievement, lin tian still felt pretty annoyed. "hm? what''s wrong?" just when lin tian was feeling down, bu mengting, lying on the ground, began to wake up groggily. ** three days later, lin tian told his family he was going out on a long trip. lin tian''s journey was to confirm an answer in his heart. ever since encountering a ghost three days ago, lin tian had been unsettled. damn, how could there be such bizarre things in this world? then lin tian speculated whether this world was full of immortal practitioners soaring through the skies. if that were true, he would be screwed, better tuck his tail between his legs and play it humble. precisely to ascertain this, lin tian deliberately chose those places that were rumored to be strange on the internet. wherever there were legends of ghosts or bizarre incidents mentioned online, lin tian would go there. lin tian really wanted to see if this world was truly filled with vengeful spirits roaming everywhere and immortal practitioners flying in the sky. ten days later, lin tian returned to wu''an city. he left with a face full of worries, but he came back much more at ease in his heart. in those ten days, lin tian visited many places and saw various strange places that were hotly discussed online. he''d even stayed in some deep and ancient forests. but, without exception, lin tian did not discover any supernatural phenomena again. clearly, the ghost he encountered thirteen days ago wasn''t something just anyone could meet, and the world wasn''t as exaggerated as lin tian had thought. it was this discovery that greatly relieved lin tian. thank goodness, this world was still one of ordinary people. after taking a shower upon his return home, lin tian rushed across the street to look for bu mengting. not having seen her for ten days, he genuinely missed her. "in a few days, qianqian will be coming over. when that happens, maybe i can..." while knocking on the door, lin tian started drooling as he fantasized. he was envisioning being embraced from both sides. of course, he knew that was impossiblenow, lin tian didn''t even dare to answer one''s call in front of the other. the discovery of him two-timing would be right at his heels. after indulging his fantasies for a while, lin tian''s thoughts returned to reality, and he pondered with a headache, "what to do, i want both, i want to have my cake and eat it too..." "click!" while lin tian was deep in thought, the sound of the door opening could be heard. "hello, who are you looking for?" a crisp voice rang out. lin tian gathered his thoughts and turned his head, then paused. the one who opened the door was a young girl. the girl wasn''t very old, probably only about twelve or thirteen, wearing a white dress that made her look very cute. the girl had great skin, fair with a hint of rosiness, and her round little face even had some adorable baby fat. at that moment, the little girl was also sucking on a lollipop, smacking her lips from time to time. "uh..." lin tian hesitated for a moment, then replied, "i''m looking for bu mengting, you are...?" "what do you want with my sister?" li xiaomeng looked up at lin tian with a wary expression. "uh..." lin tian hesitated, unsure of what to say. he was puzzled as to how such a cute girl had appeared across from him. "xiaomeng, who is it?" while lin tian was stupefied, the voice of bu mengting came from the room. "mengting, it''s me!" hearing bu mengting''s voice, lin tian quickly said. "lin tian, you''re back? come on in, i''m taking a shower." after speaking, there was a pause, and then bu mengting''s voice came again from inside, "xiaomeng, let him in, he''s the lin tian i told you about." "so you''re lin tian?" li xiaomeng looked up and down at lin tian with a scrutinizing gaze. "what about it?" lin tian curiously glanced back at her. the girl was so cute, and lin tian had a strong desire to pinch her pretty little cheeks. "what''s with that look? i''ll have you know, don''t you dare get any ideas about mei''m not even of age yet!" noticing lin tian''s gaze, li xiaomeng raised her head with a snort and puffed out her little chest. Chapter 125 Speechless Lin Tian hearing li xiaomeng''s words, lin tianyi was at a loss for words and without a response, he went into the house to change his shoes.however, lin tian noticed that li xiaomeng was developing quite well, a little puffed-up "baozi" already forming on her chest despite her young age. "hey, what are you looking at! pervert, do you need to be taught a lesson?" li xiaomeng, noticing where lin tian''s gaze was resting, became angry and her beautiful large eyes widened in a glare. "uh" lin tian gave an awkward smile, thinking to himself how sharp this little one''s eyes were. lin tian no longer dared to look at her and walked into the living room to sit down on the couch. lin tian didn''t see bu mengting''s uncle and others, so it seemed that only bu mengting and this little girl were home. seeing lin tian sit down and ignore her, li xiaomeng huffed angrily and marched over, positioning herself right in front of lin tian''s line of sight. lin tian felt his view suddenly darken. somewhat surprised, lin tian raised his head to find li xiaomeng standing in front of him, hands on her hips and a dissatisfied look on her face: "why aren''t you paying attention to me? do you think you''re too good for me? do you want to be taught a lesson?" "uh" lin tian was a bit stunned and at a loss for words. why was this little girl always talking about teaching lessons? sweat! but lin tian had to admit, the child was indeed adorable, even her anger seemed cute. after being dazed for a moment, lin tian said with a smile, "no, didn''t you say not to look at you? i''m just doing what you told me!" sar?h the ovelfire.et website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "that''s not what i meant!" li xiaomeng pouted. then, her shiny black eyes swiveled curiously as she turned to look at lin tian, "i heard from sister that you''re really skilled?" "well, i guess i''m alright," lin tian didn''t know what she was up to, the girl seemed too whimsical, so he didn''t dare to be too forthright. "i heard you can divinate?" li xiaomeng''s eyes widened as she looked at lin tian. "a little bit, i guess," lin tian still didn''t dare to overstate. "really?" excitement flickered in li xiaomeng''s pretty eyes and she looked eagerly at lin tian: "then can you predict how much i scored on my final exams?" "uh, i can''t!" after hesitating, lin tian still refused. he always felt that getting too entangled with this little girl would be to his disadvantage. "you" li xiaomeng glared at lin tian, her pretty eyes beginning to shimmer with tears: "you just said you could earlier, you''re bullying me!" "uh" lin tian was taken aback. seeing the shiny teardrops about to fall, lin tian became somewhat flustered and said, "alright, alright, i''ll do it then!" "that''s more like it!" upon hearing lin tian''s words, li xiaomeng instantly retracted her tears, sucking on her lollipop with a triumphant look on her face. seeing this scene, lin tian was speechless, knowing full well he had been played. still, since he had promised, lin tian planned to do the divination for her. thinking this, lin tian pulled out three one-yuan coins from his pocket. noticing lin tian''s movement, li xiaomeng watched with curiosity, so focused that even the lollipop in her mouth stopped moving. holding the three coins in his hand, lin tian flicked them! whirr~! the coins spun rapidly on the coffee table. the swiftly spinning coins looked like three silvery spinning tops, quite beautiful indeed! seeing this, li xiaomeng''s eyes glittered, her large eyes blinking, as if deep in thought. whirr! clack! suddenly, the coins came to a stop. at the same time, a surge of information entered lin tian''s mind. after thinking for a while, lin tian spoke, "you scored 100 in math, 98 in chinese, and 97 in english." hearing lin tian''s words, li xiaomeng''s eyes widened in amazement. after being stunned for a moment, li xiaomeng licked her lollipop vigorously and exclaimed in surprise, "really? it worked?" lin tian smiled, watching her, but said nothing. "hmm, that''s not right, what if sister told you!" li xiaomeng tilted her head in thought, dismissing the idea. "hmm..." after pondering for a while, li xiaomeng looked at lin tian and called out, "then calculate what i''m most afraid of people finding out about me!" having said that, li xiaomeng stared at lin tian with wide eyes. "you really want me to do it?" lin tian confirmed. hesitating for a moment, li xiaomeng, clutching a lollipop, took a fierce lick and, gritting her teeth, declared, "do it!" "then don''t blame me," lin tian immediately picked up three coins from the coffee table and tossed them again. whirr! the three coins spun rapidly in the air. clap! the coins stopped and a stream of information appeared in lin tian''s mind. seeing this information, lin tian was taken aback for a moment before he couldn''t help but hold back a smile. "hey, what are you doing!" seeing lin tian''s expression, li xiaomeng was dissatisfied and demanded angrily, "what did you calculate? if it''s wrong, hmph!" "you..." looking at li xiaomeng, lin tian couldn''t help but laugh, looking her up and down in a strange manner. "what is it!" li xiaomeng rolled her eyes, looking back at lin tian with dissatisfaction. "haha... to think that you, you still wet the bed at your age!" in the end, lin tian couldn''t contain his laughter any longer. funny! too funny! "you, you..." li xiaomeng looked at lin tian, puffing with anger, her little face turning bright red as she explained hurriedly, "i, it was just an accident, okay?" then, remembering something, li xiaomeng quickly changed her statement, "that''s not true. you''re lying, you''re a bad person! i''m going to tell sister you bullied me! get out! get out! you''re a bad person!" li xiaomeng glared at lin tian, angrily pulling on his sleeve, trying to push him out. "uh..." lin tian looked helpless. li xiaomeng obviously couldn''t budge him, but seeing her really upset, lin tian had no choice but to stand up obediently. "get out!" li xiaomeng pushed lin tian towards the door with her small hands. when lin tian stepped out of the room, li xiaomeng gave him a fierce glare and angrily declared, "i will tell sister! hmph!" having said that, li xiaomeng slammed the door shut with a bang. "uh..." lin tian was at a loss for words. after a moment of stunned silence, lin tian couldn''t help but laugh again, "haha, i can''t believe she still wets the bed at her age..." chuckling to himself, lin tian took out his keys and unlocked the door to his own home. at this time, there was no one else at home, he was alone. back home, lin tian turned on the tv and had barely settled on the couch when suddenly, an urgent knocking sounded at the door. startled by the urgent knock, lin tian was curious who it might be and promptly opened the door. as soon as he opened the door, lin tian saw bu mengting standing there, looking at him furiously. "what''s wrong?" lin tian asked, taken aback. "lin tian, how could you do such a thing!" bu mengting glared at lin tian. continue your adventure at empire "what did i do?" lin tian was genuinely puzzled. "you, you still ask, you actually lifted up xiaomeng''s skirt, how could you do that!" bu mengting continued to glare at lin tian. "what?" lin tian was dumbfounded, then his gaze shifted past bu mengting to li xiaomeng standing behind her. glancing over, he caught li xiaomeng sticking out her tongue at lin tian. lin tian was speechless... Chapter 126 Gathering "No, it''s not like that, I..." Lin Tian quickly tried to explain."Wah! Bad guy! Bad guy! He''s so bad, lifting my skirt and even wanting to take off my pants!" Seeing Lin Tian try to explain, Li Xiaomeng quickly burst into tears. Tears instantly streamed from her eyes. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian was dumbfounded. Her crying was just too convincing. "Okay okay, Xiaomeng, don''t cry!" Seeing Li Xiaomeng cry, Bu Mengting quickly knelt down to comfort her. After comforting her for a while, Bu Mengting turned around and glared angrily at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, why would you do such a thing! I''m so disappointed in you!" "It''s not..." Lin Tian hurriedly tried to explain. "Wuuu, he still won''t admit it, such a bad man!" Seeing Lin Tian trying to explain again, Xiaomeng started crying woefully again. "Xiaomeng, don''t cry, don''t cry!" Bu Mengting hurriedly comforted her. Seeing Xiaomeng like this, Lin Tian was at a loss for words. Her face could change so quickly; this little girl''s acting was just too good. And at that moment, noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, Li Xiaomeng secretly stuck out her tongue at Lin Tian, her face full of triumph. Seeing Xiaomeng''s smug expression, Lin Tian was even more speechless. Lin Tian opened his mouth wanting to say something, but seeing Lin Tian trying to speak, Li Xiaomeng quickly cried out, "Sis, this man is so bad, don''t play with him!" "Alright! We won''t play with him! Let''s go back first." Helplessly, Bu Mengting, seeing Li Xiaomeng crying fiercely, had no choice but to grab her and prepare to leave. As she was leaving, Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a stern glare. Seeing Bu Mengting''s expression, Lin Tian was stunned, thinking, no way, Mengting actually believes it? Seeing Bu Mengting''s expression, she really did believe what Li Xiaomeng said. So wronged! Too wronged! Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian didn''t want to leave such an impression in Bu Mengting''s heart. After thinking for a while, Lin Tian hurriedly approached and grabbed Bu Mengting''s arm. "What are you doing!" Bu Mengting huffed coldly. "It''s nothing, I just want to speak to Xiaomeng for a moment!" Helplessly shaking his head, Lin Tian took Li Xiaomeng''s little hand and walked to the side. While walking, Lin Tian looked back at Bu Mengting and said, "Don''t come over yet, I just want to talk to Xiaomeng for a few words." After hesitating for a while, Bu Mengting did not come over but just watched them from a distance. As he walked Li Xiaomeng to the stairwell, Lin Tian helplessly looked at her, "My dear, what are you trying to do?" "Hmph! Who asked you to talk nonsense!" Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly, her face displeased as she looked at Lin Tian. "How did I talk nonsense, you..." "Still talking!" Li Xiaomeng directly interrupted Lin Tian. Lin Tian, a face of helplessness; "Clearly it was you who was at fault..." "It''s your fault if you''re wrong, and it''s still your fault even if I''m wrong! Don''t you get it!" Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly, puffing up her little chest. "Even if I don''t?" Lin Tian looked at her speechlessly. "If you don''t, I''ll cry!" Li Xiaomeng pouted, her face threatening as she looked at Lin Tian. "Uhh..." Lin Tian was speechless. To cry! Continue reading stories on empire What a grand threat! Lin Tian had seen Li Xiaomeng''s crying skills; truly, she could cry on cue, and she was serious about it. The most important thing was that such a cute little girl crying made everyone unable to bear it. Just now, Lin Tian had witnessed her skills. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian looked at her helplessly, "You tell me, what do you want to do?" "Agree to three conditions!" Li Xiaomeng stretched out three fair fingers. "You say." Lin Tian said somewhat helplessly. "First, you cannot talk about the bed-wetting incident." Xiaomeng''s gaze fixed on Lin Tian''s eyes. "Okay!" Lin Tian nodded immediately. He dared not mention it anymore; with today''s events, if he did in the future and she found out, he would be in trouble. "Second: from now on, you must listen to me!" Hearing this request, Lin Tian hesitated for a moment but still nodded. The request sounded somewhat unreasonable, but whether or not he would listen to her in the future was still up to him to decide. It was better to agree first. And as if predicting Lin Tian''s thoughts, Li Xiaomeng waved her little fist at him, warning, "If you dare not keep your word, see how I''ll teach you a lesson!" "Teach me a lesson..." Hearing this, Lin Tian was speechless. "Go on, what''s your next request?" Lin Tian sounded weary. This girl was the most whimsical girl Lin Tian had ever met. "The third request..." Li Xiaomeng paused for a moment, then looked at Lin Tian and slowly started, "The third request is I want you to buy me chips, I love chips the most!" "Just that?" Lin Tian was stunned, then nodded inside. Buying chips, no problem! "Wait! I haven''t finished yet!" Seeing Lin Tian agree so quickly, Li Xiaomeng hurriedly said. "What''s the matter? Isn''t it just buying chips?" Lin Tian looked at her curiously. "It is buying chips, but not just one bag!" "So how many?" Lin Tian curiously looked at her. Li Xiaomeng slowly stretched out two fingers. "Two bags? Or twenty bags?" Lin Tian guessed. Li Xiaomeng shook her head. "Those two hundred packets?" Lin Tian looked at her in astonishment. "No, it''s two thousand!" Li Xiaomeng seriously looked at Lin Tian. "Ah? Two thousand?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was completely stunned. "So tell me, are you buying or not?" Li Xiaomeng looked at Lin Tian with her nose wrinkled. "Yes, yes! Not just two thousand, even if it was twenty thousand I''d buy!" Coming back to his senses, Lin Tian hurriedly said. "That''s better!" Hearing Lin Tian agree, Li Xiaomeng nodded contentedly, then her face lit up expectantly, "I''m so excited, more chips to eat!" Seeing Li Xiaomeng''s expectant expression, Lin Tian muttered under his breath, "Such a little foodie, and here I thought Mengting was the foodie, but who knew one even more extreme would appear." "What did you say?" Li Xiaomeng, thinking she heard something, glared at Lin Tian. "Ah, nothing!" Lin Tian quickly said with a laugh. "Hmph! If I hear you speak badly of me again, I''ll really teach you a lesson!" Li Xiaomeng huffed. "Teach lesson" Hearing this phrase, Lin Tian was speechless again. Indeed, Lin Tian realized he was indeed being taught a lesson by her. Speechless, who could blame him since she was Mengting''s sister and so adorable. Lin Tian accepted it. The two sorted things out and then went downstairs, where Mengting was still waiting. "What were you two talking about up there!" Mengting looked at Lin Tian suspiciously. She was seriously starting to suspect Lin Tian had some shady habits. She knew Lin Tian was quite lascivious, but she hadn''t considered this aspect before "It was nothing, sis, I was just joking around!" Now that Lin Tian had agreed to her terms, Li Xiaomeng also decided to keep her promise and began to explain. "What? Did he threaten you? Don''t be afraid, your sister is here." Mengting was afraid Lin Tian might have coerced Li Xiaomeng. "No way!" Holding Mengting''s hand, Li Xiaomeng hung her head and shyly swayed Mengting''s arm, acting coquettishly, "Actually, he started by saying I wasn''t pretty, which made me mad. Actually, he really didn''t do anything." "Really? For real?" Mengting looked at her skeptically. "Really! Really!" Li Xiaomeng nodded affirmatively. Mengting looked doubtfully at the two of them, although she was skeptical, she didn''t say much. "Sis, let''s go watch TV inside." Afraid Mengting would bring it up again, Li Xiaomeng cheerfully pulled Mengting''s hand and they went inside. It must be said, when Li Xiaomeng acts cute, she truly is unbeatable, even Mengting can''t compare. While pulling Mengting by the hand into the room, they found Lin Tian still in the hallway in a daze, then Li Xiaomeng turned around and called out to Lin Tian, "Brother-in-law, what are you standing there for, come inside!" "Brother-in-law?" Hearing this nickname, Lin Tian was startled, instantly filled with love! Brother-in-law! Nobody had ever called him that before! It was worth it! Instantly, Lin Tian felt that the two thousand chips were well spent. Li Xiaomeng was really effective when it came to handling matters! Hearing this nickname, Mengting also startled, and then a blush rose beautifully on her face, she lightly slapped Li Xiaomeng''s head, "What are you saying, talking nonsense!" But despite saying so, the deep shyness and joy could not be hidden. Lin Tian naturally sensed the shyness in Mengting''s words, he chuckled, closed the door to his place, and scampered over to Mengting''s home while cheerfully shouting, "Brother-in-law is here!" "Stop talking nonsense!" Hearing this, Mengting''s face turned red and she hit Lin Tian lightly, her face filled with shyness. Lin Tian laughed loudly, and sneakily grabbed Mengting''s butt. "You" Mengting widened her eyes. Lin Tian chuckled and quickly changed his shoes to run inside. An hour later, as Lin Tian watched Boonie Bears with the two girls at Li Xiaomeng''s place, he suddenly felt his phone vibrate. Lin Tian took out his phone and was startled. It was He Qianqian who had called. Feeling guilty, Lin Tian quickly put his phone on silent. "Who''s that?" Mengting turned her head and glanced at Lin Tian. "It''s nothing, just a message," Lin Tian said, somewhat unnaturally. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s not, you''re lying, let me see!" Li Xiaomeng, noticing the unnatural look in Lin Tian''s eyes, shouted as she lunged at him. "What for!" Lin Tian defended with his hands. "Buzz-buzz~!" At that moment, Lin Tian''s phone vibrated again in his hand. Lin Tian looked, it wasn''t He Qianqian calling this time, he sighed with relief, then hurriedly answered the call, "Hello, class leader?" "A get-together? When? Sure! Alright, I''ll let Mengting know." After hanging up, Lin Tian turned to Mengting, who was watching TV, and said, "The class leader just called, there''s a reunion tomorrow before college starts, are you going?" "A gathering? Are you going?" Startled for a moment, Mengting asked. "Let''s go, we''re free anyway," Lin Tian nodded. "I want to go too!" Suddenly, Li Xiaomeng raised her hand. "You? What are you going there for? Go play on your own!" Lin Tian said with an exasperated face. "No, I''m going!" Li Xiaomeng pouted and turned, then violently swung her little fists at Lin Tian. The threat was unmistakable. Seeing this, Lin Tian was speechless. A face of resignation. Chapter 127 Old Acquaintance! "I''m going, I''m going!" Li Xiaomeng pouted and shouted loudly.Shaking his head, Lin Tian spoke somewhat helplessly, "Fine, let''s go." sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Would that be a bit inappropriate?" Bu Mengting hesitated. "It''s nothing, we''re just bringing one more person. Besides, our little Meng is so cute!" Lin Tian smiled warmly at Li Xiaomeng. "Exactly!" Upon hearing Lin Tian say this, Li Xiaomeng lifted her head proudly. While speaking, Xiaomeng also gave Lin Tian a wink, showing she was very pleased with his performance. "Alright then." Seeing Lin Tian say this, Bu Mengting didn''t say much more. After all, it was just bringing one extra person along; it was no big deal. "Ah! It''s starting!" While Lin Tian and Mengting were chatting, Li Xiaomeng suddenly pointed at the TV and screamed excitedly. Lin Tian turned his head to look and realized that the advertisements had ended and "Boonie Bears" had started again. Watching distractedly for a while, Lin Tian then found an opportunity to step out. Taking advantage of this moment, Lin Tian dialed He Qianqian''s phone. "Hello, Qianqian?" "Yeah, why didn''t you answer the phone just now?" He Qianqian''s familiar voice came through the phone. "I didn''t see it just now!" Lin Tian laughed awkwardly. "Yeah, just to let you know, I''ll be taking the train back to Wu''an the day after tomorrow." "The day after tomorrow?" Lin Tian paused, then said, "What time is your train? I''ll come pick you up!" "No need for that, you go on with your work!" "Where''s that, what can I be busy with? Besides, what matter could be more important than my dear wife, right?" Lin Tian joked. "Flatterer!" He Qianqian scolded with a laugh, but her tone clearly revealed her joy. Lin Tian naturally heard the joy in He Qianqian''s tone and then cheerfully said, "Beauty, give me a chance to show up. Tell me, what time is your train?" "Hmm, arrives at three in the afternoon." After thinking it over, He Qianqian finally spoke. "All right, I''ll be there early!" Lin Tian immediately promised. After chatting with He Qianqian for a few more sentences, Lin Tian hung up the phone and then took a deep breath before returning to the room. Back in the living room, seeing Bu Mengting sitting on the couch focused on the TV, and then thinking about He Qianqian... Lin Tian felt very troubled. He wanted both, but... Shaking his head, Lin Tian stopped thinking about it and sat down on the couch to continue watching TV. Before long, bursts of laughter filled the air. ** The next day, at nine in the morning, Lin Tian got dressed, opened his bedroom door, and was about to call Bu Mengting out when, to his surprise, he saw Bu Mengting coming out of her house. "I was just about to call you!" Lin Tian paused, then smiled. "Hmph! We wouldn''t be late!" No sooner had Lin Tian spoken than Li Xiaomeng''s voice came from behind Mengting. Lin Tian looked past Bu Mengting and his eyes brightened at the sight of Li Xiaomeng. Cute! Very cute. Today, Li Xiaomeng was dressed in a pink dress, her fair skin complemented by the cute dress, making her look like a cute girl straight out of a comic. "Look at what, you perv!" Seeing Lin Tian eying her, Li Xiaomeng rolled her eyes. Despite her words, she proudly puffed up her small chest. "Let''s go!" Bu Mengting chuckled and pinched Li Xiaomeng''s cheek. "Sister, I already told you not to pinch my face!" Li Xiaomeng slapped Bu Mengting''s hand away, pouting with an aggrieved expression. Seeing Li Xiaomeng''s fair and rosy cheeks, Lin Tian also wanted to pinch them, but he dared not. "Let''s go, let''s go, time for a feast!" Li Xiaomeng giggled, then quickly ran toward the staircase. "Let''s go." Bu Mengting, hooking her arm through Lin Tian''s, followed behind. Stepping out of the complex, the trio hailed a taxi. "Master, to Wang Guan Hotel." Wang Guan Hotel was the venue for this class reunion. As far as Lin Tian knew, it was a five-star hotel. Twenty minutes later, the taxi stopped outside Wang Guan Hotel. Following that, Lin Tian and his two companions walked toward the hotel''s main entrance. While walking, Lin Tian pulled out his cell phone and made a call, "Hello, class leader, I''ve arrived. Oh, okay." Enjoy exclusive adventures from empire Upon reaching the entrance, Lin Tian said to the receptionist standing outside, "We are here to attend the gathering organized by Zhong Jialiang." "Oh, Mr. Zhong mentioned, this way please, I''ll take you there," said the receptionist in a cheongsam, smiling slightly, bowing a bit, and gesturing them to follow her. Following the receptionist, Lin Tian and his companions arrived at the hotel''s second-floor lobby. Upon entering the lobby, Lin Tian saw many classmates had already arrived. Numerous classmates were sitting around chatting inside the hall. "Lin Tian, Mengting..." Upon seeing Lin Tian, Zhong Jialiang immediately came over. "Come, let''s sit in the lobby for a bit until everyone arrives for the meal," Zhong Jialiang said cheerfully. "I hope you don''t mind that I brought a little sister?" Lin Tian said, patting Zhong Jialiang on the shoulder with a smile. Hearing this, Zhong Jialiang looked towards Li Xiaomeng. His eyes lit up upon seeing her and then he laughed heartily, "Of course not! Such a cute little sister is naturally welcome!" "That''s good!" Lin Tian nodded. This time the reunion was entirely funded by Zhong Jialiang alone, so bringing Li Xiaomeng naturally required his approval. "You guys have a seat, I''ll go check if the other classmates have arrived," Zhong Jialiang said after chatting for a bit. "Sure!" Lin Tian, along with Bu Mengting and Li Xiaomeng, then walked toward the lobby. While they were chatting, just as the meal was about to start, suddenly, a small exclamation came from beside Lin Tian''s ear, "Look, these people have quite an aura! So cool!" "Who are they?" someone asked curiously. "Look there!" one of them pointed towards the downstairs lobby. Curious, Lin Tian then looked toward the downstairs lobby. Through the glass, Lin Tian saw a group of people entering from the outside. This group had a dozen men dressed in black suits appearing as bodyguards, surrounding seven or eight individuals. Leading these people was a young man. Seeing this person, Lin Tian was startled. An acquaintance! Wu Fei! Lin Tian remembered his name. "Heh..." With a light chuckle, Lin Tian also remembered that it was this man who had orchestrated the first time he was shot. This man was the one who wanted to kill Lin Tian in Ya Wu, also the son of the casino owner Wu Bin. After being shot, Lin Tian had even rushed to his house, intending to kill Wu Fei but had eventually spared him. "What a coincidence!" murmured Lin Tian, looking at Wu Fei. At that moment, Wu Fei appeared much more mature and imposing than he did before. Accompanying him was another man in his thirties, who kept talking to him now and then while walking. And Wu Fei just nodded slightly in response. "Who is this, with such grandeur!" remarked the classmates upstairs, seeing Wu Fei. Chapter 128 What a Great Prestige Everyone was very curious about Wu Fei''s identity.Hearing everyone''s discussion, Lin Tian didn''t seem that interested. Wu Fei? To him, it wasn''t a big deal at all. After chatting for a while and seeing that all the classmates had arrived, Zhong Jialiang said, "Alright, classmates, let''s eat." The classmates then headed toward the private room. "Yay! Time for a feast!" Li Xiaomeng exclaimed excitedly upon hearing it was time to eat. She had never dined in such an upscale place before. As the dishes were served and some drinks followed, the atmosphere instantly became lively. An hour later, Lin Tian had already downed five or six bottles of beer. Drinking so much, he felt a bit dizzy. Despite feeling a tad woozy, Lin Tian was very happy; he had never had such an opportunity in the past. Pouring himself another glass, Lin Tian grabbed Wang Gang''s hand and said, "Deskmate, cheers!" "Alright, cheers!" Wang Gang, also riding high on spirits, agreed heartily. "Ah!" Just as Lin Tian was tilting his head back to down his glass, a girl''s piercing scream suddenly rang out. "Slap!" A loud slap was followed by a curse: "Damn, are you blind?" Hearing this voice, the classmates in the private room were all startled and immediately surged outside. The sound of the conflict was close, probably just outside the private room. Lin Tian, curious, also made his way out. Stepping outside, he immediately saw a man in white clothes kicking and berating a qipao-clad waiter near the entrance to their room. Beside the girl lay a spill of dishes. It seemed to be the food intended for Lin Tian and his companions'' room. "Damn, are you blind?" the man in white clothes snarled, viciously grabbing the girl''s hair. Lin Tian noticed the man''s face flushed red, his eyes somewhat hazy; clearly, he had drunk quite a bit. Feeling the man looked somewhat familiar, Lin Tian thought back and instantly remembered. Wasn''t this man one of those who had followed Wu Fei? "You, come here!" After kicking the girl a few times, the man in white bent down, grabbed her clothes, and started dragging her toward another room down the hallway. Rip~! The force of his action tore her dress, and her purple bra was momentarily exposed. The girl''s indiscrete exposure happened in an instant. "Please, don''t! I beg you!" The girl looked at him with a pleading face. "Cut the crap, come with me!" the man kept dragging her forward. At this point, hotel management also came running over, attempting to soothe the situation. But the man paid them no heed and even scolded them. Knowing the man''s background, the hotel staff didn''t dare talk back and even nodded submissively. "This is too much!" A male classmate couldn''t stand it any longer and wanted to intervene. "Don''t go!" Seeing this unfold, Zhong Jialiang hurriedly pulled them back, speaking urgently, "Do you know who he is? He''s one of Lei Jun''s men. We can''t interfere." "Why, are we just supposed to watch this happen?" "Exactly, is Lei Jun really so terrifying?" someone retorted discontentedly. "Then, then what do we do? Just watch?" After a pause, someone said weakly. Their resolve wasn''t as strong as before. "Sigh, what can we do? This world is a dog-eat-dog world!" Sighing, although with some reluctance, Zhong Jialiang felt helpless. Your journey continues with empire Lei Jun? He dared not provoke him. Lin Tian frowned, patted his somewhat dizzy head, and was about to move forward when suddenly a loud shout came. "Hey, let go!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was startled, his steps halted, and he looked forward. He saw a tall man, about six feet tall with a strong build, suddenly rush over. The moment the man arrived, he threw a right hook and a knee strike, instantly bringing the man in white to the ground. Stunned! Seeing the man appear so abruptly, everyone was taken aback, not expecting someone to intervene. The girl too, was startled; she never imagined someone would come to her rescue. "Are you okay?" the man squatted down, looking at the girl with a face full of concern. "This guy''s done for" Zhong Jialiang shook his head as he watched the scene unfold. "What''s wrong?" a classmate asked curiously. "Just you wait and see." Before the words were fully spoken, suddenly the door to the private room opened, and four or five men came out. Lin Tian remembered that these men had been together with the man in white. Seeing the man in white on the ground, the men hurried over, helped him up, and asked anxiously, "Brother Wu, are you alright?" "I''m fine!" Wu Zhong rubbed his stomach fiercely, his eyes fixed on the man with a venomous stare, then he reached towards his waist and quickly pulled out a black handgun. Wu Zhong stepped forward quickly, pointed the gun aggressively at the man''s forehead, and said viciously, "Motherfucker, think you''re tough, huh? Try moving now?" Cold! Cold sweat! Seeing the handgun in the man''s hand, many students broke out in cold sweat. A handgun, it was a handgun! At the same time, many students felt relieved they hadn''t acted impulsively. With the cold muzzle pointed at his forehead, the man was stunned; he could never have anticipated this turn of events And witnessing the handgun, the girl who thought she had been saved was dumbstruck. Just as Lin Tian was debating whether to step in, suddenly, he saw another person walk out of the private room. Seeing this person, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes. Lei Jun! This was the Lei Jun mentioned by Zhong Jialiang. After leaving the room, Lei Jun walked over with a slight frown, scanned the scene, and looked at Wu Zhong with some displeasure, "What''s going on? Don''t you know I''m hosting Mr. Wu? Get this sorted out quickly!" "Yes!" Wu Zhong nodded hastily. After sweeping the scene with his gaze once more, Lei Jun turned around indifferently, acting as if nothing had happened, and headed back to the private room. Meanwhile, the girl was consumed with despair, wishing so desperately for someone to appear, someone to save her Just as the girl was filled with anticipation, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Rescue ****. Mission reward: One Supernatural Point." Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the electronic synthesis, the girl''s figure began to flicker with red light. That was the light of the mission. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was taken aback; a mission had arrived. After a moment''s pause, shaking his somewhat dizzy head, Lin Tian stepped forward. Clack clack! The silence of the scene was pierced by the sound of Lin Tian''s footsteps, drawing everyone''s attention toward him. Lin Tian yawned, looking at the group with a face full of scorn: "Quite the pomp and show, huh!" Chapter 129 Apology ```Upon hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Lei Jun halted, then slowly turned around. As he turned, Lei Jun frowned slightly as he looked at the young man. "Lin Tian!" Seeing Lin Tian step out, Zhong Jialiang was taken aback, then ran over anxiously. "What are you doing! Come back!" Zhong Jialiang grabbed Lin Tian''s arm, trying to pull him back. But Lin Tian''s strength was not something Zhong Jialiang could contend with. Zhong Jialiang couldn''t pull Lin Tian at all, and instead, Lin Tian''s hand shook, flinging Zhong Jialiang''s arm away. After shaking off Zhong Jialiang''s arm, Lin Tian patted his somewhat dizzy head and walked forward with slightly unsteady steps. He had drunk too much and felt a bit dizzy! "Ah!" Seeing that Lin Tian not only didn''t listen to his advice but continued to walk over, Zhong Jialiang let out a frustrated sigh. Does he have a death wish? Does he really think Lei Jun wouldn''t dare to kill someone? That''s too presumptuous. Seeing Lin Tian step out, all the classmates were somewhat dumbfounded. Just a moment ago, they were still shocked that the other party dared to pull out a handgun, feeling tense and fearful, and now Lin Tian had actually run out? Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is he not afraid of death? Many classmates knew Lin Tian was a good fighter, but could he really outfight a handgun? They felt Lin Tian was too impulsive and began to worry about him. Even Li Xiaomeng, sitting next to them, gaped with a look of astonishment, as she had not expected Lin Tian to go out. Lin Tian swayed, shaking his somewhat dizzy head, and walked over unsteadily. Walking slowly to Wu Zhong, with a tilt of his head, Lin Tian looked at him with a face full of sarcasm, "Carrying a handgun sure makes you feel important, huh!" "You fucking want to die, don''t you!" Wu Zhong narrowed his eyes, suddenly lifting the handgun against Lin Tian, with a glint of viciousness in his eyes. Looking at the dark muzzle of the gun, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and slowly extended his hand to push the gun''s muzzle away, saying coldly, "Stop trying to scare me with that!" "Let''s see if I''m just trying to scare you!" Wu Zhong let out a cold laugh, as his muscles tensed up, looking like he really intended to fire. Seeing this scene, everyone swallowed hard, their faces drawn with tension. Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, his pupils constricting. He was about to take action when suddenly a loud voice came, "Wait!" It was Lei Jun''s voice. Lei Jun walked over slowly, glanced at Wu Zhong, and ordered, "Put the gun down." Upon hearing Lei Jun''s words, Wu Zhong immediately put down the handgun. He dared not disobey Lei Jun. After Wu Zhong put down the handgun, Lei Jun turned with a smile on his face to look at Lin Tian, "You are...?" The smile on Lei Jun''s face was very gentle; people who didn''t know him would never suspect that he was a notorious gang leader in Wu''an City. Seeing the gentle smile on Lei Jun''s face, Lin Tian was also taken aback. Then he said with an air of nonchalance, "I''m nobody special, just an ordinary citizen with no background." "Is that so?" Lei Jun''s face softened again into a smile as he calmly looked at Lin Tian, "Then, I''m sorry, but no one has ever dared to talk to me like that!" After speaking, Lei Jun glanced at Wu Zhong and turned away without another word. Seeing this, the girl sitting on the ground despaired. She had thought that this boy''s appearance might lead to a turn of events, had hoped that the boy had some kind of powerful background, but who could have expected... this outcome The girl naturally knew what kind of person Lei Jun was... The thought of what was about to happen next made her tremble slightly. The man who began by trying to save her now didn''t dare move. Although he was strong, he could tell these were gangsters. They even dared to draw a handgun; being rash now was simply suicidal, wasn''t it? He even began to regret his own impulsiveness. He could never have imagined an attempt at being a hero would end like this. "Ah! You''re so reckless. You never listen when people talk!" Hearing the dialogue between Lin Tian and Lei Jun, Zhong Jialiang slapped his thigh in irritation. He was annoyed that Lin Tian ignored his advice. All for the sake of showing off. Do you even know who Lei Jun is? And who do you think you are? Everyone thought that Lin Tian was going to suffer, and the classmates all watched tensely. They wanted to help, but seeing the handgun, they dared not move. Watching Lei Jun turn to leave, Lin Tian scanned the crowd and said slowly, "The one inside the private room is Wu Fei, right? Tell him to come out here!" At these words, Lei Jun froze, paused for a moment with a look of incredulity, then turned around, astonished by Lin Tian, "You are...?" This time Lei Jun was truly surprised. This man actually knew Wu Fei? And he dared to talk to him in that tone. Lin Tian didn''t pay him any heed and yelled towards the open door of the opposite private room, "Wu Fei, get the hell out here!" Silence! Following Lin Tian''s roar, the scene fell into absolute quiet. Many were unclear about what was happening. ``` ``` Staring blankly at Lin Tian "Wu Fei, get the fuck out here!" Wu Fei, who was drinking in the private room, was startled by the shouting outside, and a flash of confusion crossed his eyes. The voice sounded very familiar... After being stunned for a moment, Wu Fei got up and headed towards the exit of the private room. As soon as he stepped out of the room, Wu Fei''s gaze swept through the corridor and immediately fixed on Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian, Wu Fei was stunned again, then his face broke into an enthusiastic smile, and he quickly walked over, "Brother Lin, it''s you! What brings you here?" Wu Fei was very enthusiastic, and as soon as he saw Lin Tian, he came over quickly, gripping Lin Tian''s hand warmly and appearing extremely delighted. Uh... Seeing this scene, everyone was taken aback. Zhong Jialiang certainly recognized him; it was the same young man who had taken the lead when they first came in. But the question was, how could he possibly be in contact with Lin Tian, and moreover, he even seemed somewhat obsequious to Lin Tian? Zhong Jialiang could discern Wu Fei''s attitude towards Lin Tian, and Lei Jun could certainly see it as well. Seeing this scene, Lei Jun was also somewhat stunned, realizing that he might have misjudged the situation. "It''s nothing." Lin Tian felt awkward with his hand being held by Wu Fei, pulled it back, and turned his head towards the girl on the ground, "These people were a bit too much, I couldn''t just watch, you see..." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wu Fei was taken aback, looked around, and immediately understood what had happened. Right after, Wu Fei turned to Lei Jun and said with a smile, "Brother Jun, let''s put it behind us for my sake." "Of course, of course! It''s the fault of these trash under me!" Lei Jun laughed heartily, then turned to Wu Zhong and barked, "Well? Help this young lady up immediately. What are you showing off? I''ve told you to keep it low-key when you''re outside!" "Yes, yes!" Taken aback, Wu Zhong nodded repeatedly and then carefully helped Jingjing up. Lin Tian frowned as he glanced at the palm print on the girl''s face, "You''ve beaten her to this state, and you''re just going to let it go?" "Not at all, not at all!" Lei Jun kept laughing apologetically, then turned to Wu Zhong and ordered, "Hurry up and apologize to the young lady, and later, give her one hundred thousand yuan as compensation for medical expenses." "Yes, yes!" Wu Zhong dared not refute Lei Jun and kept nodding. As he spoke, Wu Zhong bowed continuously to Jingjing, "I''m sorry! I''m sorry! It''s my fault! I was wrong!" As he said this, Wu Zhong slapped himself fiercely. The slap was fierce, and instantly a bright red handprint appeared on Wu Zhong''s face. "This..." Jingjing stared, stunned at this turn of events, which were changing too rapidly for her to comprehend. At the same time, she was also very curious about the background of the boy who saved her, which could make Lei Jun apologize like this... This sudden development was also shocking to the onlookers. Zhong Jialiang was dumbfounded at this scene, looking at Lin Tian somewhat dazedly. After a moment of shock, Zhong Jialiang inwardly fumed, "Damn! What background does Lin Tian have to make Lei Jun kowtow? How could he be so powerful? I''ve never realized this before, is he playing dumb?" Zhong Jialiang was truly shocked by Lin Tian''s performance today. The classmates nearby were also staring blankly at the scene. Shock! Everyone was shocked by Lin Tian''s performance today. Seeing Wu Zhong slapping himself, a hint of approval flickered in Lei Jun''s eyes. Wu Zhong wasn''t stupid. Wu Zhong''s action was obviously meant to lessen Lin Tian''s anger greatly. Indeed, seeing Wu Zhong''s attitude so compliant, Lin Tian was also somewhat stunned. Noticing Lin Tian''s expression, Lei Jun nodded with satisfaction, then patted Lin Tian on the shoulder and chuckled, "Sorry about earlier, bro. It was a case of friendly fire! My bad! My bad! I''ll drink three cups as an apology later!" Stay tuned to empire "Uh, it''s fine..." Seeing the warm smile on Lei Jun''s face, which made it look as if he knew Lin Tian very well. Honestly, Lin Tian didn''t really like to deal with people whose mood changes were faster than flipping through a book. Just a smiling tiger. But he had to admit, Lei Jun''s smile seemed sincere, as if he really meant to make amends with Lin Tian. "Come on, have a drink with me as an apology. I didn''t know you were here, or else I would have come over sooner." Lei Jun was still very enthusiastic, although he had no idea who Lin Tian was. A person treated thusly by Wu Fei couldn''t be someone without connections, could he? "Brother, got time for a drink?" Wu Fei also looked at Lin Tian with a beaming smile. Lin Tian glanced at the two of them and nodded. "Great, that''s the spirit! Let''s go!" Lei Jun exclaimed with joy, laughing as he wrapped his arm around Lin Tian''s shoulder and walked towards the private room, showing great enthusiasm. Actually, Lin Tian didn''t want to drink, but such unavoidable social exchanges were still necessary. Lin Tian wasn''t foolish; Lei Jun surely had significant influence in Wu''an City, and there might be times in the future when Lin Tian would need his help. Saving face is all about building it up for each other. So, even though he was somewhat reluctant, Lin Tian still went along. Seeing Lei Jun''s arm around Lin Tian''s shoulder, warmly, Zhong Jialiang was stunned, staring blankly. After a moment, Zhong Jialiang again inwardly exclaimed, "Damn, I really couldn''t tell with Lin Tian before!" And the nearby classmates also stared blankly at this scene, yet to react. "Excuse me, I''m very sorry! I''ll call immediately to send you to the hospital, and we''ll cover your medical fees and compensation right away!" Even though Lin Tian had left, Wu Zhong''s attitude towards Jingjing was still very respectful. Jingjing stood there, dazed as if in a dream. "That boy''s family must be really powerful, huh?" Jingjing thought, still bewildered. ``` Chapter 130 You Are a Remarkable Person In the private room, Wu Fei smiled and said to Lei Jun, "Brother Jun, Brother Lin is the person I was just telling you about!""Ah!" Lei Jun was startled, then looked at Lin Tian with a surprised face, "Brother Lin, you are the expert Wu was just talking about?" "Huh?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback. He then realized that the two must have been talking about him, and that Wu Fei must have mentioned the incident that happened between them. After a moment, Lin Tian figured it out and smiled, "An expert? Hardly. I just have a bit of brute strength!" "Not at all, Wu said you''re quite the wonder!" Lei Jun looked at Lin Tian with a grin, then leaned in with a somewhat mysterious demeanor, "Brother Lin, could you show me a trick and broaden my horizons?" Seeing Lei Jun''s smiling face, Lin Tian knew that if he refused today, his stature in Lei Jun''s eyes would certainly fall dramatically. With the aim to make another friend, Lin Tian did not refuse. He smiled slightly and nodded slowly. Seeing Lin Tian nod, Lei Jun''s eyes widened with curiosity. Discover hidden tales at empire It wasn''t just Lei Jun, the others at the dinner table were also watching Lin Tian. Wu Fei had really talked him up earlier. Glancing at everyone, Lin Tian smiled and slowly extended his hand, reaching slowly toward the edge of the dining table. Ssssh! As Lin Tian made his move, the solid wood tabletop was instantly torn off by him! Effortlessly, Lin Tian''s expression showed that he hadn''t used much strength With the wood in his hand, Lin Tian''s hand slowly crushed it, and a few seconds later, Lin Tian slowly opened his clenched hand. Rustle... With Lin Tian''s movement, bits of sawdust emerged from the palm of his hand. Turned to powder! Lin Tian actually turned the wood in his hand to powder with a single grab! Seeing this scene, everyone''s eyes widened. This strength... Lei Jun also stared dumbfounded, paused for a moment, then came to his senses and shouted loudly, "Amazing!" "Amazing!" Hearing Lei Jun''s laugh, the others at the dinner table quickly reacted and shouted eagerly in response. Lin Tian smiled and said nothing. A few minutes later, Lin Tian left the private room, and Lei Jun personally escorted him out. "Brother Lei, no need to send me off. Go back," Lin Tian turned around, smiling. "Okay, okay, call me when you''re free," Lei Jun replied with a grin. "Yeah, see you!" Lin Tian chuckled, then left the private room and headed to his class''s room. Back at his class''s room, Lin Tian found that his classmates had not left yet; they were all gathered together, discussing something. "Lin Tian is here!" Seeing Lin Tian, a classmate yelled, and then all the classmates crowded around him. "Lin Tian" Various questions were directed at him. Everyone was dazzled by Lin Tian''s performance today. "Uh..." Facing the enthusiastic classmates, Lin Tian casually responded while concentrating most of his attention on his Sea of Consciousness. As Lin Tian focused his attention on the Sea of Consciousness, a synthetic electronic voice rang out: "Mission ''Rescue ****'' completed, reward one Supernatural Point." Hearing this, Lin Tian looked towards the sky in his Sea of Consciousness and then saw an additional golden Supernatural Point appear. "Another Supernatural Point added, I should have four now!" Lin Tian thought to himself as he glanced at the Supernatural Points floating in the air. "Lin Tian" As Lin Tian focused his attention on the Sea of Consciousness, the curious inquiries of his classmates also reached his ears. Lin Tian didn''t want to elaborate much, just casually responding. An hour later, the gathering dispersed, and when Zhong Jialiang was about to pay the bill, he was told that Lei Jun had already paid it. Hearing this, Zhong Jialiang again confirmed that Lin Tian was not simple and secretly decided to associate more with Lin Tian in the future. While Zhong Jialiang pondered, Lin Tian was currently taking a taxi home with Mengting and Xiaomeng. Sitting in the taxi, Li Xiaomeng still seemed excited, her face flushed as she looked at Lin Tian, her beautiful eyes sparkling, "Brother-in-law, you don''t know how cool you were then! How did it go? Oh, yes..." Pausing, Li Xiaomeng gestured grandly and genuinely said, "''Tell him to get the hell out!'' right?" Upon finishing, Li Xiaomeng looked at Lin Tian with an admiring gaze, her beautiful eyes twinkling, "So cool! They were all shocked! Haha!" "Uh" Lin Tian touched his nose, feeling somewhat embarrassed. He admitted that he was showing off a bit at the time. He had had some drinks and got carried away. If it were a usual day, Lin Tian would have taken action directly, not letting anyone point a gun at him. "Who was that guy? How do you know him?" These were the curious questions asked by Mengting sitting beside him. Lin Tian clearly knew whom she was asking about, and he immediately replied, "His name is Wu Fei, a friend I met a while ago. I beat him up once, and then he submitted to me." "You dared to hit him? He looked pretty cool today!" Hearing this, Li Xiaomeng looked at Lin Tian in astonishment. She distinctly remembered Wu Fei''s presence when he entered. Hearing Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian raised his eyebrow, a smug look on his face, "Others might not, but who am I? I''m your brother-in-law, there''s nothing I can''t handle! Haha!" "What nonsense are you talking!" Hearing the words ''brother-in-law'', Mengting''s face instantly flushed red, and she pinched Lin Tian''s side hard, her expression shy. Seeing Bu Mengting''s pretty face flushed red and shy, Lin Tian chuckled wickedly and gave her a big kiss, laughing, "I love it when you look like this." "Humph! Embarrassing!" At this sight, Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly and turned her head away. "Uh..." The driver, witnessing this through the rearview mirror, wore a speechless expression. These young people these days... Most importantly, how come these kids have such beautiful girlfriends while I''m nearly thirty and still don''t have one! Unaware of the driver''s thoughts, Lin Tian playfully teased Bu Mengting, making her face turn even redder. Amidst the laughter, twenty minutes later, they stopped the car at Green Light Residential Area. As soon as the car stopped, Li Xiaomeng hopped and skipped towards her house. After running for a bit, she suddenly remembered something, turned around, and shouted at Lin Tian, "Hey, what about the thing you promised me?" "What?" Lin Tian was bewildered. "What do you think?" Li Xiaomeng slowly extended two fingers and shook them. Seeing the two fair fingers stretched out by Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian instantly figured it out. Noticing Lin Tian''s expression, Li Xiaomeng giggled loudly, "Aren''t you going to buy it now? I''m starving!" "Didn''t you just eat..." Lin Tian was taken aback. "All this nonsense, just go already, and remember, buy two hundred packs first!" Li Xiaomeng said somewhat discontentedly, wrinkling her adorable nose. "What are you guys talking about?" Bu Mengting, standing nearby, looked bewildered at the two of them. She couldn''t understand what they were talking about at all. "It''s nothing, sis, let''s go home first!" Fearing Bu Mengting might catch on, Li Xiaomeng grabbed her hand and headed into the residential area. As they walked, Li Xiaomeng yelled back, "Remember, I love the vegetable flavor the most! If you don''t buy it, hmm!" she said, waving her little fist. "Uh..." Lin Tian was momentarily dumbfounded. After a pause, he helplessly shook his head and turned to walk outside. What else could he do? Just buy it. About ten minutes later, Lin Tian appeared again at the entrance of the residential area, carrying two huge bags. He had bought two hundred packs of chips, nearly clearing out the neighborhood store''s stock. Carrying the heavy bags, Lin Tian walked into the residential area. "Woof woof!" After a few steps, suddenly, a joyous bark reached his ears. Lin Tian looked up and immediately saw a black Doberman running towards him at high speed. Seeing the Doberman, Lin Tian paused, then a flicker of happiness crossed his face, "Yangyang, you''re back?" "Woo woo~!" The Doberman quickly came up to Lin Tian, crouched down, and nodded. "Let''s head back home!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "Woo~!" The Doberman sat still, staring intently at the bags of chips in Lin Tian''s hands. Noticing the Doberman''s gaze, Lin Tian was at a loss for words. A foodie! Yet another foodie! Why do I keep encountering so many foodies! Even the dog is such a glutton! Helpless, Lin Tian stopped, put down the two bags, then pulled out a pack of chips and ripped it open, offering it, "Here, eat." "Woof!" With a loud bark, joy flashed in the Doberman''s eyes, and it swiftly lowered its head and dipped its tongue into the torn open chip bag. "Woo woo~!!" While eating, the Doberman continued whining happily. Lin Tian stood there, helpless, watching it, "Is it really necessary, getting so happy over some chips. Definitely a foodie." The Doberman ate quickly and finished the full bag of chips in mere seconds. After finishing the chips, the Doberman picked up the bag and quickly ran towards the nearby trash can. When it reached the trash can, the Doberman stood up, stretched its paw to open the lid, and then stuck its head over, dropping the bag it held into the can. Seeing this, Lin Tian praised, "Not bad, you know how to throw garbage now!" "Woof!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the Doberman barked proudly, tilting its head back slightly in pride. "Look at you, your tail is about to wag up to the sky!" Lin Tian said, somewhat exasperated, and bent down to pick up the two bags again, "Come on, let''s go home." sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Woo woo!" Just then the Doberman ran back to Lin Tian, circling him and whining, its voice full of longing. Hearing the melancholic whining of the Doberman, Lin Tian was taken aback and asked, "What''s the matter?" "Woo woo!" The Doberman kept whining and then barked loudly in a certain direction. "Are you missing that girl Ruoyu?" After a pause, Lin Tian asked. "Woof woof!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the Doberman barked joyfully. "Alright, I''ll take you to see her this afternoon," Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "Woof!" The Doberman seemed very happy, spinning around in place. Chapter 131 Did I Manage to Do It? "Let''s go!" Having dealt with the Doberman, Lin Tian wanted to head home with the bag in hand."Woof!" Little did he know, the Doberman called out to him again. "What do you want now?" Lin Tian looked at it helplessly. "Woof!" After barking once, the Doberman glanced at the bag in Lin Tian''s hand. "You want more?" Helplessly, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks and pulled out another pack. "Woof!" Seeing that Lin Tian was about to open it, the Doberman quickly barked. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Not open it?" Lin Tian looked up in astonishment. "Woof!" The Doberman nodded repeatedly. "Alright then, here you go!" Immediately, Lin Tian handed over a whole pack of chips to it. "Woof!" With that, the Doberman excitedly took the chips and hurried home. Watching the Doberman''s cheerful pace, Lin Tian was speechless. He followed behind carrying two big bags. When Lin Tian arrived at Li Xiaomeng''s front door upstairs carrying two big bags of chips, the Doberman had already gone back to hide the chips and came out again. Seeing it squatting by his side, Lin Tian glanced and didn''t pay attention, then knocked on the door. The door wasn''t knocked for long before it was immediately opened. "Where are the chips?" As soon as the door opened, Li Xiaomeng''s loud voice could be heard. Upon calling out, Li Xiaomeng saw the two big bags of chips on the ground and excitedly shouted, "Wow! So many!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, then said, "Well, Yangyang ate two bags. I''ll replenish them for you next time!" "Yangyang?" Hearing this, Li Xiaomeng was stunned, then turned her gaze behind Lin Tian and instantly saw the Doberman sitting on the ground. Seeing the Doberman, Li Xiaomeng''s beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement and exclaimed, "Is this the clever dog my sister mentioned?" "Woof woof!" The Doberman barked once, then stood up and took a step forward, stretching out a front paw. Seeing this, Lin Tian laughed and said, "It''s greeting you!" "Really?" Li Xiaomeng looked surprised, then reached out her small hand and grasped the Doberman''s outstretched paw, shaking it slightly, and laughed, "Hello there!" "Woof!" The Doberman responded. "Yay, it really understands what I''m saying!" Li Xiaomeng looked up at Lin Tian, her face filled with excitement. "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded, taking it for granted. "Wow! How cute!" Li Xiaomeng excitedly crouched down, extending her small hand slowly to stroke the Doberman''s head. "Woof woof~!" Li Xiaomeng''s action was very gentle, making the Doberman very comfortable, uttering contented woofs. "So adorable!" Li Xiaomeng exclaimed excitedly, her beautiful eyes sparkling. Turning her eyes, Li Xiaomeng stood up, grabbed Lin Tian''s arm, and shook it while coquettishly saying, "Brother-in-law, how about you let Yangyang stay and play with me for a few days?" Lin Tian gave a slight smile and curled his lips, saying, "You''ll have to ask Yangyang about that, but today''s definitely not possible. I need to take him to see his previous owner." Continue your saga on empire "Is it that little girl?" Li Xiaomeng had also heard Bu Mengting talking about the Doberman''s story. "Aren''t you also a little one?" Lin Tian said, giving her a look. "Where am I little! Hmph!" Li Xiaomeng said, puffing out her chest indignantly. "Uh..." After glancing at the small buns puffing out in front of Li Xiaomeng''s chest, Lin Tian said nothing. "I don''t care, I want to play with Yangyang. I''m going with you this afternoon," Li Xiaomeng insisted. "Are you sure your parents will let you go out?" Lin Tian was at a loss for words. "You don''t have to worry about that. I have a way. Also, remember, you promised to listen to me! Hmph!" Li Xiaomeng said, tilting her head and snorting coldly. Hearing this, Lin Tian had a look of helplessness on his face. What more could he say? Since she wanted to go, then let her. It was just taking her along for some fun. Thinking it over, Lin Tian said, "Alright, as long as your parents agree, I have no objections." "Yay!" Li Xiaomeng yelled excitedly. ** After lunch and a little rest, Lin Tian prepared to head out with Li Xiaomeng and the Doberman. Somehow, Li Xiaomeng had managed to convince her parents, who had actually agreed to let her go out. Of course, most of it was probably because she was going with Lin Tian. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian said as he put on his clothes and turned to look at the Doberman. "Woof!" The Doberman barked, then ran off to a corner. Soon, Lin Tian saw the Doberman running back with a bag of unopened potato chips in its mouth. It was indeed that unopened bag of potato chips. Seeing the bag of potato chips in the mouth of the Doberman, Lin Tian was startled and exclaimed, "You''re not eating these chips because you want to give them to Ruoyu?" The Doberman nodded. "Well, that''s nice!" Lin Tian nodded approvingly, admiring the Doberman''s gesture." Seeing the Doberman actually giving its potato chips to its owner, Li Xiaomeng bit her finger hesitantly, pondering whether she should also bring something for the friend she had not yet met. But, she really didn''t want to part with them... "Alright, you little foodie, just keep them for yourself!" Lin Tian said, tapping Li Xiaomeng on the head, a look of incredulity on his face. "Okay, since you insist, I''ll reluctantly agree!" Li Xiaomeng said, finding an excuse for herself and smiling with relief. Hearing this, Lin Tian''s mouth twitched, speechless. With one person and one dog, Lin Tian walked out of the apartment complex, then hailed a taxi outside the complex. Half an hour later, Lin Tian, along with Li Xiaomeng and the Doberman, walked towards Liu Ruoyu''s house. As soon as they entered the apartment complex where Liu Ruoyu lived, the Doberman became very excited and, without waiting for Lin Tian, dashed forward. Chapter 131 Did I Manage to Do It? _2 "Woof woof!" When Lin Tian and Li Xiaomeng arrived downstairs at Liu Ruoyu''s house, they saw the Doberman placing some chips on the ground and barking up at the building."Yangyang?" A moment after they called out, a surprised voice came from the third-floor balcony, and a cute little girl appeared there. "Woof woof!" Seeing the girl, the Doberman barked even more joyfully. "Yangyang, it really is you! Wait for me!" The girl exclaimed excitedly and then turned and quickly ran downstairs. After a short wait, a little girl in a white dress came running over swiftly. "Woof woof!" Seeing the little girl, the Doberman ran over with a joyful face. "Yangyang, I''ve missed you so much!" Liu Ruoyu hugged the Doberman''s neck excitedly. "Woo woo!" The Doberman whined affectionately. After barking for a while, the Doberman wriggled out of Liu Ruoyu''s arms and then turned and ran towards Lin Tian. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Reaching its original spot, the Doberman picked up the chips from the ground and ran happily back to Liu Ruoyu. "Woof!" The Doberman offered the chips it held in its mouth to Liu Ruoyu. "For me?" Liu Ruoyu exclaimed with surprise. "Woof!" The Doberman nodded. "Thank you!" Liu Ruoyu accepted the chips with a delighted face. After chatting with the Doberman for a while, Liu Ruoyu stood up, her face breaking into a sweet smile, and said to Lin Tian, "Hello, big brother." "Ruoyu, have you eaten?" Lin Tian asked with a light smile. "I have." Ever since Lin Tian had brought the Doberman back to his house, he had brought it to visit the little girl several times, so Lin Tian and Liu Ruoyu were quite familiar with each other. "Big brother, can I play with Yangyang a bit longer today?" Liu Ruoyu asked, blinking her big beautiful eyes and looking at Lin Tian expectantly. "Hmm, aren''t your parents around?" Lin Tian mused and then said. "They''re not here, they''ve gone out!" Liu Ruoyu nodded eagerly. "Alright then, you can play for a longer time today, but don''t go too far," Lin Tian paused, thought for a moment, and then suggested, "Let''s play in the park next to your house." "Okay!" Liu Ruoyu''s face lit up with excitement. Looking at Liu Ruoyu and then at Li Xiaomeng beside him, Lin Tian introduced, "This is Li Xiaomeng. She''s twelve years old, a year older than you." After speaking, Lin Tian turned to Li Xiaomeng and said, "Xiaomeng, this is Liu Ruoyu." "Yeah!" Li Xiaomeng nodded, then seriously looked at Liu Ruoyu and said, "I''m older than you, can you call me sister? I''ll share tasty treats with you!" Biting her lip, Liu Ruoyu hesitated for a moment and then lightly nodded. Seeing Liu Ruoyu nod, Li Xiaomeng''s eyes sparkled, she jumped up and exclaimed, "Yay, I have a little sister now!" Seeing the excited Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian was speechless for a moment. These two kids had completely different personalities. Li Xiaomeng was lively and a bit wilful, while Liu Ruoyu seemed very quiet. Shaking his head, Lin Tian patted Li Xiaomeng''s bottom and said, "Enough yelling! Let''s go." To his surprise, Li Xiaomeng suddenly jumped up, clutching her buttocks, and pouted at Lin Tian, "You pinched my butt!" "What butt do you little brat have!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes, called the Doberman, and then walked ahead without paying her any more attention. Seeing Lin Tian walk away, Liu Ruoyu quickly followed, and the Doberman joyfully hopped along behind. Seeing no one was paying attention to her, Li Xiaomeng pouted, rubbed her butt, mumbled something to herself, and then followed them as well. There was a park called Huangshan Park near Liu Ruoyu''s house, only a ten-minute walk from her home. Since it was the weekend, the park was very crowded. As soon as they entered the park, Li Xiaomeng forgot her recent displeasure and quickly started chasing and playing with Liu Ruoyu and the Doberman. Wherever they ran, their laughter echoed like tinkling bells. Half an hour later, the trio arrived in a peach orchard within the park. Looking at all the peach trees around, Li Xiaomeng asked curiously, "What kind of trees are these, there are so many!" "These are peach trees. They bloom in spring and are very beautiful!" Liu Ruoyu said with a smile. After half an hour of frolicking, the two little girls had already become good friends. "Are they really that beautiful?" Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened. "Yes! In spring, this place will be full of peach blossoms as far as the eye can see. It''s really pretty!" Liu Ruoyu said sweetly, smiling. Then she looked down at the Doberman next to her and asked, "Right, Yangyang?" "Woof!" the Doberman replied. "I can''t wait!" Hearing this, Li Xiaomeng''s face was full of anticipation. After dreaming for a while, Li Xiaomeng turned her head, looking expectantly at Lin Tian, "Dear brother-in-law, sister said you can perform magic. Can you make these trees blossom with peach flowers?" "Ah?" Lin Tian was startled. "Please?" Li Xiaomeng clasped Lin Tian''s arm, shaking it as she cooed. "This..." Lin Tian was somewhat flustered. Peach blossoms? That was not impossible, using the Time Powder on the plants. The problem was that it would cost a Supernatural Point. Lin Tian was somewhat reluctant. "Please?" Seeing Lin Tian hesitate, Li Xiaomeng continued to act spoiled, and after a while, seeing that Lin Tian still did not agree, she immediately glared at him with wide eyes, "If you don''t agree, I''ll tell my sister you touched my butt!" "Uh..." Lin Tian was stunned. What was this nonsense! "Peach blossoms bloom in spring, little brat, don''t you even know that?" Just as Lin Tian was about to speak, suddenly, a mocking female voice sounded beside his ear. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian frowned and soon saw a couple sitting under a tree in the shade about four or five meters away. Clearly, the remark had just come from the girl. And this girl was quite unattractive, with a face full of acne. Li Xiaomeng was a sensitive girl, and she could naturally detect the mockery in the person''s words. Immediately, Li Xiaomeng glared with wide eyes and shot back, "If you don''t understand, then don''t talk nonsense, okay?" "I don''t understand? Idiot!" Hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, the girl immediately rolled her eyes, showing disdain. "You, how can you swear at people?" Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened, visibly upset. "Forget it, let''s not talk about it." At this moment, Liu Ruoyu gently pulled on Li Xiaomeng''s hand. "No! I won''t let it go!" Li Xiaomeng said angrily, took a breath, then turned to Lin Tian and shouted, "Can you do it or not? If you can, then do it and slap that woman''s face hard!" "Uh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled. Li Xiaomeng was quite fierce! The words of the girl nearby also annoyed Lin Tian, but what surprised him even more was how fierce Li Xiaomeng''s personality was. "Change what! Little brat!" Hearing Li Xiaomeng challenge her, the girl shot back immediately. Lin Tian squinted his eyes, just about to say something, suddenly, Lin Tian was startled. A synthetic electronic voice sounded in his mind: "Task: Fulfill the wishes of Li Xiaomeng and Liu Ruoyu. Task reward: Two Supernatural Points. Be warned, this is a twin task, failing to complete it will result in the deduction of two Supernatural Points." "Uh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback. A twin task? What was that? Immediately, Lin Tian''s gaze swept over Li Xiaomeng and Liu Ruoyu, instantly seeing the red light flashing on the two girls. Was that the light of the task? Seeing the flashing red light on the two girls, a realization flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. Seeing Lin Tian still in a daze, Li Xiaomeng grew somewhat irritated and shouted, "Say something! Can you do it? If you don''t speak, I won''t talk to you anymore!" Li Xiaomeng glared at Lin Tian, pouting angrily. "Little brat, isn''t it obvious? He obviously can''t do it, okay!" The girl looked at Li Xiaomeng with a mocking face. She was really annoyed that this kid was still being mouthy. Hearing this, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, turned slowly, and looked her up and down, "What if I can do it?" "If you can do it, I''ll eat this tree!" the girl said mockingly, looking at Lin Tian. You can do it? International joke? "Heh, very well!" Lin Tian slowly nodded, his mouth curling up, a mocking smile appearing on his lips. Chapter 132 Peach Blossoms in Bloom Looking half-amused, Lin Tian glanced at the woman, smacking his lips, then ignored her and turned to Li Xiaomeng, "Xiaomeng, I''ll transform for you to see!""Really?" Li Xiaomeng''s face lit up with surprise! "Of course!" "You''re not deceiving me?" Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened. "What do you think!" Lin Tian said with a smile as he looked at her. "Great! Then transform now!" Li Xiaomeng exclaimed hastily. Hearing their conversation, Liu Ruoyu, who was next door, also widened her eyes, full of curiosity. She too was eager to witness this scene, but she still couldn''t believe that Lin Tian could actually manage it. "No need to rush." Lin Tian smiled and told Li Xiaomeng, "Copy my movements, I''ll let you transform!" "Okay!" Li Xiaomeng said somewhat excitedly. She truly believed in Lin Tian. "Here, reach out your hand!" Lin Tian extended his hand, instructing Li Xiaomeng to emulate him. "Like this?" Li Xiaomeng reached out with her fair, small hand. "Right, then you do like this, swing your hand and shout ''change'' loudly!" Lin Tian explained, demonstrating the motions. "Like this?" Li Xiaomeng mimicked the gesture. "Right!" Lin Tian nodded his head. "Then I''ve got it!" Li Xiaomeng nodded. "Alright then, let''s start!" Lin Tian said with a smile. "It''s just like this?" Li Xiaomeng asked incredulously. She couldn''t believe that merely waving her hand would make the peach trees bloom. She''s not a fairy after all. "Trust me, just follow my lead!" Lin Tian reassured her with a confident smile. Saying this, he quickly exchanged for some Time Powder in his mind. "Alright then, here I go!" Seeing Lin Tian so confident, Li Xiaomeng believed him too, took a deep breath, and stretched out her slightly chubby hand. Then, Li Xiaomeng focused intensely, her hand slowly tracing an arc in the air, then loudly she cried, "Change!" After that, Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened as she looked up at the peach tree above her. Liu Ruoyu looked up as well. It wasn''t just the two of them; the couple there also involuntarily turned their gazes toward the peach tree. Silence! Silence! A moment of silence! No reaction at all! Not the slightest reaction! The peach tree showed no change whatsoever. After a moment, the woman scoffed with disdain, "Idiot!" Drip Tears started swirling in Li Xiaomeng''s eyes! Crying! Aggrieved! This time, Li Xiaomeng really felt like crying. Noticing the tears in Li Xiaomeng''s eyes, Lin Tian panicked and stopped playing around. With a flick of his hand, he scattered the Time Powder he was holding and then pointed upwards urgently, "Look quickly!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Xiaomeng looked up at the peach tree again. Meanwhile, as Lin Tian had just motioned, a whiff of white powder drifted from the palm of his hand, slowly floating towards the surrounding peach trees and entering them. As the white powder entered the trees, clusters of pink buds emerged from the branches. One by one, the pink buds suddenly burst forth from the branches, then slowly unfolded, eventually revealing petals of peach blossoms like opening umbrellas. Peach blossoms bloomed one after another! One by one! The peach blossoms started blooming at a speed visible to the naked eye above their heads. Stunned! Seeing this, everyone was stunned. The couple looked up dumbfounded at the scene. "Look, those peach trees over there are blooming too!" Suddenly, Liu Ruoyu pointed excitedly at another peach tree. Ever since the tree above them bloomed, the nearby trees followed suit as if contagious, eventually, the entire orchard blossomed into pink peach flowers. Instantly, the entire grove was engulfed in a sea of pink blossoms. Astonished! Shocked! Seeing this, Li Xiaomeng too was dumbfounded, staring blankly as she couldn''t have anticipated such a scene. Really, the peach blossoms had actually bloomed. "This" The couple stared blankly, unable to react for a moment. Really? The peach blossoms had actually bloomed? Impossible, right? Instinctively, the woman plucked a pink peach blossom. It felt delicate to the touch, and lowering her head to smell it, there was even a faint fragrance of peach blossoms. It was real, truly real! Looking at the petal in her hand, the woman was shocked, staring blankly, then she raised her head to look at Lin Tian, her face still in a daze. He had actually made it happen? "Look, all the peach blossoms are in bloom!" The whole peach blossom grove bloomed rapidly and attracted people''s attention. Soon, exclamations of surprise could be heard. Many people rushed over here. At the same time, a synthetic electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission to fulfill Liu Ruoyu and Li Xiaomeng''s wishes is completed, awarding two Superpower Points." As the voice ended, Lin Tian felt instantly that two golden Superpower Points had appeared in his Sea of Consciousness. Having used up one before, and with the newly added one, Lin Tian now had five Superpower Points. "Wow! It''s true, the peach blossoms are really in full bloom! What''s going on?" "Yeah, it''s so strange!" Astonished voices echoed around. Meanwhile, people began to take out their phones to record this amazing scene. Hearing the discussions around her, Li Xiaomeng had recovered from her shock. She then put her hands on her hips and looked triumphantly at that woman, "Weren''t you saying you wanted to eat this tree? Eat it then!" "Forget it, Xiaomeng!" Lin Tian shook his head, stopping Li Xiaomeng''s taunting. Although he wasn''t afraid of this couple, he didn''t want this conflict to attract a crowd of onlookers. Now that no one had connected this strange event with him yet, it was for the best. Lin Tian also didn''t want to be so high-profile. "Why not? Why did you stop me?" Li Xiaomeng felt a bit dissatisfied, thinking Lin Tian was being too soft. "It''s okay, we''ll talk about it later." Fearing that Li Xiaomeng might shout, Lin Tian took her hand and led her away. After walking a distance, Lin Tian let go of Li Xiaomeng''s hand and said, "If a dog bites you, you can''t exactly bite it back!" "It''s not about biting back, I want to break the dog''s teeth!" Li Xiaomeng puffed her cheeks, frustrated. "" Lin Tian was speechless. "Woof woof" Right then, the Doberman started whining, looking displeased at the two of them. "Um" Lin Tian paused, looking at the Doberman, "It''s not about you..." After speaking to the Doberman, Lin Tian turned to Li Xiaomeng with a serious face, "You know how outstanding your brother-in-law is. I attract attention wherever I go. Sigh, can''t help it, I''m just too excellent. I''m afraid of being dissected by people, so I must keep a low profile. You understand..." After saying this, Lin Tian even feigned loneliness with a toss of his head. Seeing Lin Tian''s narcissistic demeanor, Li Xiaomeng was speechless and rolled her eyes. However, because of Lin Tian''s antics, the anger in Li Xiaomeng''s heart also dissolved. Seeing Li Xiaomeng''s reaction, Lin Tian finally heaved a sigh of relief and thought to himself, "Finally managed that..." Afterward, the three of them played in the woods for another hour. Seeing it was getting late and afraid that Liu Ruoyu''s parents would notice, the three had no choice but to head back. Lin Tian took Liu Ruoyu home, then returned with Li Xiaomeng and the Doberman. ** The next day, after lunch, Lin Tian got ready early. He checked the time and opened his room door. Today was the day He Qianqian was coming to Wu''an City, and Lin Tian had promised to meet her. He had just opened the door, intending to walk to the stairs, when suddenly, the door across opened. It was Li Xiaomeng! As soon as she opened the door, she saw Lin Tian, and immediately shouted, "Brother-in-law, where are you going?" "Just out for a stroll!" Lin Tian didn''t stop but quickened his pace downstairs. "Wait for me, I''m coming too!" Li Xiaomeng shouted. "No need, I''m going alone!" Hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, Lin Tian hastened his steps. Seeing Lin Tian''s quickly receding figure, Li Xiaomeng scrunched up her cute little nose, suspicious, "He''s so afraid of me; he must be hiding some unspeakable secrets! Hmph!" Having shaken off Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. Now, Li Xiaomeng had somewhat intimidated Lin Tian. "Hurry up and start the new semester, then I won''t have to see her again, she''s too much trouble!" Lin Tian helplessly shook his head, then quickly walked to the exit of the residential area. Upon reaching the outside of the residential area, Lin Tian hailed a taxi and headed toward the train station. When Lin Tian arrived at the train station, it was only two o''clock in the afternoon, and there was still one hour until He Qianqian''s train arrived. However, Lin Tian didn''t mind, it was always good to be early, just in case the train arrived early. He couldn''t let the girl wait for him. Looking up at the time, and seeing it was still early, Lin Tian found a seat, took out his phone, and began reading a novel. With a novel to read, the time didn''t feel too long. Thus, time slowly passed as Lin Tian concentrated on his novel. Soon, three o''clock arrived. Lin Tian looked up and saw that He Qianqian''s train was delayed by fifteen minutes. "Delayed again!" Lin Tian was resigned. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even though He Qianqian hadn''t arrived yet, Lin Tian didn''t continue reading. Instead, he stood up, put his phone away, and patted his somewhat numb buttocks, preparing to wait. Within the waiting, fifteen minutes passed, and He Qianqian''s train finally arrived at the station. Standing at the exit, Lin Tian scanned the crowd. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he quickly walked over! "Qianqian!" As he made his way through the crowd, Lin Tian shouted. Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, He Qianqian glanced around, and then saw Lin Tian. "Gorgeous, long time no see!" Seeing He Qiongian, Lin Tian chortled and then bent down to pick up her luggage. "A month apart and you''re still as cheeky as ever!" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. Lin Tian chuckled but didn''t say anything. Holding the luggage, Lin Tian and He Qianqian walked out of the train station. On the way, Lin Tian occasionally glanced at He Qianqian. Noticing Lin Tian''s frequent glances, He Qianqian''s face blushed as she glared at him, "What are you looking at!" "At a beauty! I''m wondering how there could be such a beautiful girl in the world!" Lin Tian said exaggeratedly. "There you go again!" Hearing Lin Tian''s remark, He Qianqian was resigned. She shook her head and ignored him. Lin Tian giggled and took He Qianqian''s hand. Soon after, the two walked out of the train station and were about to hail a taxi to the university when suddenly a series of exclamations in front caught their attention. Chapter 133 Magic Different World Hearing the exclamations, Lin Tian looked forward curiously, seeing a crowd gathered with intermittent gasps of surprise coming from within.Feeling curious, He Qianqian tugged at Lin Tian''s hand and said, "Let''s go take a look." With that, she walked over, her face full of curiosity. She wondered what could be attracting such a chorus of astonishment. Helplessly, Lin Tian could only follow. As he squeezed through the crowd and took a look, he was instantly stunned. It was her. Yan Yan! Lin Tian still remembered the girl he had met while he was out on the pedestrian street with Bu Mengting last time. Yan Yan was indeed the magician girl Lin Tian had encountered, and he still remembered helping her turn a seed into a large tree and getting a Supernatural Point from her. Glancing over at Yan Yan, he noticed she was performing magic inside the crowd. "Look here, everyone, do you see the one-yuan coin in my hand?" she said, gripping the coin and slowly moving it in front of the crowd to show them clearly. After everyone saw it clearly, Yan Yan placed the coin from her right hand into her left palm, then looked up at the crowd and announced, "Pay attention, there is just this single coin here." Saying this, Yan Yan''s left palm slowly clenched. After clenching it, she raised it high, shouting to the crowd, "You all saw that I''m holding one coin only in this hand." Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "But is that really the case?" Yan Yan said with a slight smile, lowering her raised hand and slowly opening it. Everyone''s eyes widened in anticipation. Nothing! Empty! Yan Yan''s hand was completely empty! The coin had disappeared! Silent... Seeing this, Lin Tian felt speechless. This girl with her same old tricks... "But that''s not the main event, what comes next is the miracle!" Yan Yan continued her enthusiastic performance as Lin Tian was speechless, slowly closing her left hand that had held the coin. She held her fist tightly for thirty seconds, then suddenly flung it open! Everyone watching had their eyes glued to Yan Yan''s movements. Two coins! Yan Yan''s palm now had two coins inside! But there had only been one just a moment ago! Instantly, the place erupted in exclamations of awe. Watching this, Lin Tian felt even more speechless. Couldn''t she change it up a little? Lin Tian wanted to tell He Qianqian to leave, but he saw that she was watching intently, so he opened his mouth but ended up not saying a word. Let it be, if she wants to watch, we''ll watch. "Next up..." As Yan Yan was about to say something after performing the trick, she suddenly looked in one direction, paused, and then her eyes lit up. Noticing Yan Yan''s gaze, Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat, Oh no! He had been spotted. Lin Tian thought to turn and walk away, but Yan Yan didn''t give him the chance. She quickly stepped up, grabbed Lin Tian''s hand, and shouted to the crowd, "Wasn''t my magic spectacular just now?" "Amazing!" Cheers and applause filled the air. Yan Yan''s skills were indeed good, and it was likely that anyone watching her magic would be excited. Hearing the crowd''s response, Yan Yan''s mouth curled into a smile, and she shouted, "But we have an even more amazing magician here! How about we ask him to perform a trick?" With that said, Yan Yan lifted up Lin Tian''s hand. Lin Tian wore a resigned expression as Yan Yan held up his hand. There was no escaping now. Seeing this, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian curiously and asked, "Lin Tian, you can do magic too?" "Uh, well, a little bit!" Lin Tian laughed awkwardly and took a step back, whispering to Yan Yan, "What are you trying to do?" "Hmm, do you still remember how you ditched me last time?" "Alright, alright, I''m sorry. Can we talk about this next time?" "Hehe, not bad, huh? Last time it was one girl, and now you''ve switched to another!" Yan Yan said with a mischievous smile. "It''s over..." Just what he was afraid of. This was exactly what Lin Tian had been dreading. With no other choice, Lin Tian compromised, "Alright, what do you want to do?" "If you don''t want me to complain, you''ll have to do as I say, now perform a magic trick for me, okay?" "I don''t have any props." "I do!" "" Lin Tian fell silent; he didn''t know any magic tricks. "What are you two whispering about?" Seeing the two of them talking secretly, He Qianqian looked at them suspiciously. "Nothing." Lin Tian answered casually. Just as he was wondering what to do, Yan Yan dashed to He Qianqian''s side, lavishly praising how amazing Lin Tian''s magic was and suggesting she wanted Lin Tian as her teacher. Hearing these words, Lin Tian was speechless. And after hearing Yan Yan''s words, He Qianqian was perplexed and looked at Lin Tian, "Are you really that amazing, Lin Tian?" Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian sighed, Sister, I don''t know any magic at all. But before Lin Tian could finish his lament, suddenly, a synthetic electronic voice rang inside his head, "Task: Perform a magic trick that satisfies He Qianqian on the spot. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point." "Huh" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was stunned. A mission now, of all times? Upon hearing the voice of this task, Lin Tian had no choice but to consider the feasibility of performing a magic act. There was no other way, it was for the mission, for the Supernatural Points. While Lin Tian was contemplating, Yan Yan continued to stir up the audience''s excitement: "Everyone, this gentleman is a magician a hundred times more amazing than me, super impressive! Everyone, don''t you want to see his performance?" "Yes!" A chorus of shouts erupted from the crowd. Yan Yan''s performance had already left them in awe, so wouldn''t a more impressive act be even more thrilling? "Well then, let''s welcome him with applause!" Saying so, Yan Yan led the crowd in clapping. "Clap clap!" Instantly, applause filled the venue. Lin Tian glanced around, rapidly scanning his supernatural abilities in his mind to find one that could be of use. After a quick look, Lin Tian''s gaze steadied. Maybe it could work. "Welcome him, everyone, with even warmer applause!" Yan Yan shouted. "Clap clap!" Following Yan Yan''s voice, everyone clapped more vigorously, all eyes turning to Lin Tian. At that moment, Lin Tian had decided on his next performance and stepped into the center of the circle. Seeing Lin Tian enter, the audience fell silent. Scanning the onlookers, Lin Tian spoke: "Since everyone is so enthusiastic, I can''t just not perform. Alright, I will do one act." Having said that, Lin Tian shifted his gaze and asked the people: "Who has an extra set of clothes? Lend me one." "I do!" A girl immediately raised her hand. Lin Tian''s gaze swept over and saw a young girl, who looked like a white-collar worker. She was wearing a white blazer. "Alright, I''ll just borrow this lady''s jacket for a moment." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, the girl swiftly took off her blazer and handed it to Lin Tian. Lin Tian took the jacket, and immediately a scent wafted to him; the blazer still carried a hint of the girl''s fragrance. Taking a deep breath and shaking his head, Lin Tian knew it wasn''t the time to think about these things and said while holding the blazer: "I''m going to roll this jacket into something resembling a cylinder." As he spoke, Lin Tian rolled the white blazer into a cylinder. The cylinder was very short, about the length of half an arm, and it was narrow, just wide enough to fit an arm through. After rolling the blazer, Lin Tian looked at the audience and said, "This magic is called ''Another World''." "What does that mean?" As he spoke, Lin Tian raised the cylinder-shaped blazer and said, "It means that when my hand passes through this hole, my hand is no longer in this world, but has gone to another." "Look" he gestured, "The hole is very small and short; my hand can''t hide anywhere. And in a moment, when my hand passes through, it won''t come out from the other end, but will instead disappear!" Hearing Lin Tian''s explanation, everyone was stunned. After a pause, a buzz of skepticism filled the venue. "Really? How is that possible?" "That can''t be!" "No one can be that amazing!" A wave of doubtful voices rose from the audience; to them, it seemed entirely impossible. Yan Yan also widened her eyes in curiosity; she could not figure out how Lin Tian could achieve this. Hearing the audience''s voices, Lin Tian smiled faintly: "It seems many people don''t believe it. Well, let the truth be decided by our hands." With that, Lin Tian picked up the rolled-up blazer, looked at the audience, and announced: "I''m starting now!" At Lin Tian''s words, the crowd fell silent again, their eyes wide as they watched him. Under everyone''s gaze, Lin Tian''s hand slowly entered the hole, his palm first, then his arm, until his entire arm was inside, up to the armpit! Witnessing this scene, the people''s eyes bulged in disbelief! Passing through, Lin Tian''s entire arm went through, but there was no sign of his hand emerging from the other end of the rolled-up hole! How could that be! It was magical! Keep in mind the hole was small, and the rolled-up jacket was only as long as half a sleeve; there was nowhere to hide! But now Lin Tian had his entire arm extended inside, and yet there was no hand coming out from the other side! It was magical! How did he do it? Was it really another world? Seeing the expressions on the audience''s faces, Lin Tian smiled slightly. Then he slowly extended his hand back out. When Lin Tian completely withdrew his hand, he gave the blazer a flick. After a moment of silence, applause broke out from the crowd! Amazement! Around the hall, exclamations of astonishment resounded. And He Qianqian was also visibly shocked! Wait! But Lin Tian waited a moment and realized there was still no prompt indicating the completion of the task. This puzzled Lin Tian. Wasn''t that enough? After waiting a bit longer, it became clear that this magic trick alone really wouldn''t suffice. Clenching his teeth, Lin Tian decided he had no choice but to use another magic trick! Thinking this, Lin Tian instantly summoned the superpower menu again. ............................................. Chapter 134 The Taste is Not Ordinary After performing the magic trick of passing an arm through a hoop without any indication the task was complete, Lin Tian had no choice but to resort to his backup plan.With this thought, Lin Tian''s consciousness dove into his Sea of Consciousness and quickly summoned the superpower menu. His gaze swept across, and he fixated on a particular ability: "Level 1 Anti-Gravity: Can make an object weighing up to four hundred jin float up twenty centimeters. Requires one Supernatural Point to exchange!" After a glance at this superpower, Lin Tian immediately chose to exchange for it. In his view, this ability wasn''t very useful. But now, it was perfect for performing a magic trick. Once he had exchanged the superpower, Lin Tian quickly regained his senses and, with a smile, looked at the audience, "Was that magic trick spectacular or what?" "Spectacular!" A round of applause erupted from the crowd. "Do another one!" Suddenly, another round of cheers sounded from the crowd. "Yes, do another one!" The atmosphere was incredibly lively. Hearing the crowd''s shouts, Lin Tian smiled slightly and pressed his hand down to quiet them. Once everyone had calmed down, Lin Tian looked at the audience and said with a smile, "Since everyone is so enthusiastic, I will perform another trick!" At this point, Lin Tian paused briefly in his speech, his eyes sweeping over the faces of the crowd before he continued with a smile, "Many of you may have seen those magicians'' levitation performances on TV or computers, and now, today, I will perform it live for you!" The crowd, upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, was taken aback and then appeared eager. Levitation, that is, a person flying up! It was a dream for many, and now they were about to witness such a magic trick liveall were highly anticipative. Yan Yan, standing beside him, was stunned upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. Levitation magic? No way? How could that be possible? This wasn''t just any small trickLin Tian had made no prior preparations. How could he possibly achieve it? Yan Yan''s face was a picture of shock. Lin Tian''s gaze swept lightly across the audience, pausing momentarily on He Qianqian''s face and noticing her keen interest in the trick. Seeing He Qianqian''s reaction, Lin Tian felt mostly relieved. This magic should be enough to complete the task, right? If not, there was nothing more he could do. With these thoughts, Lin Tian then looked at the crowd and shouted, "Alright, who wants to come up and experience the sensation of floating? I need two volunteers." "Me! Me!" Everyone was eager, with many hands shooting up. Lin Tian scanned the crowd and his gaze settled on the female white-collar who had helped him with his coat; he looked at her and smiled, "This lady helped me just now. Please come on over!" The girl ran over excitedly after hearing Lin Tian''s words. "And you!" Lin Tian then pointed at a randomly selected middle-aged man. "Come on, stand in front of me! Backs towards me!" Lin Tian instructed as he looked at the two of them. Responding to Lin Tian''s instruction, both people obediently stood side by side with their backs towards him. Seeing that the two were ready, Lin Tian raised his head to address the onlooking crowd, "Alright, I''m going to start now." After speaking, he then told the two volunteers, "Both of you, close your eyes and enjoy the experience!" With Lin Tian''s words, the two obediently closed their eyes. Seeing that the volunteers were ready, Lin Tian placed a finger to his lips, signaling the crowd for silence. Seeing Lin Tian gesture for quiet, the spectators hushed; all eyes were on Lin Tian. Once the surrounding people settled down, Lin Tian took a deep breath and became very serious. After waiting a few seconds, he slowly extended both palms, open with the palms facing up. Lin Tian''s hands slowly rose, his movements delicate as if he was lifting something tangible. Bulging eyes! Everyone''s eyes bulged as they watched Lin Tian. Whoosh, whoosh! Lin Tian''s hands slowly, ever so slowly rose, his movement unhurried. All eyes were still bulging, darting back and forth between Lin Tian and the two people in front of him. Both Yan Yan and He Qianqian also widened their eyes. All of a sudden Someone''s eyes bulged with incredulity! "Look!" Unable to restrain themselves, someone in the crowd shouted out, pointing at the feet of the two people in front of Lin Tian. All eyes turned toward the feet of the two volunteers in front of Lin Tian. Then everyone''s eyes bulged, faces filled with disbelief! Floating! The two people slowly levitated, their feet gradually leaving the ground! Higher and higher! Higher and higher! Finally, both volunteers'' feet were completely off the ground, their entire bodies floating about twenty centimeters in the air. Stunned! Everyone was stunned by the sight. He Qianqian also opened her mouth wide, covering her mouth in disbelief! Incredible, absolutely magical. "They''ve risen! They''re really floating!" After a brief shock, a wave of amazed exclamations rose from the crowd. Instantly, the scene erupted into noise, filled with a buzz of conversation and sounds of admiration. The surrounding chatter prompted the two volunteers with closed eyes to instinctively open their eyes and immediately looked down towards their feet. They too were stunnedfloating! I actually started to float. My body was floating in the air. It was then that a synthesized electronic voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission completed, He Qianqian is satisfied with the magic performed. Reward: one Supernatural Point." The moment the synthesized voice echoed in his mind, Lin Tian''s thoughts moved, and he instantly stopped using his superpower. Thud! With Lin Tian''s motion, the two floating people instantly fell to the ground. "Thank you!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile, giving a bow and leading a somewhat astonished He Qianqian through the crowd and away. Seeing Lin Tian leave, Yan Yan was startled and then quickly gathered her things to follow him. Lin Tian, dragging his luggage, couldn''t walk very fast, and before long, Yan Yan had caught up to him. The moment she caught up, Yan Yan''s eyes widened as she looked at Lin Tian, "How did you do that?" Lin Tian stopped walking and looked at her helplessly, "Miss, I''m busy right now, can we talk another day?" "If you promise to teach me magic, I''ll agree!" Lin Tian pouted. If it weren''t for her having something on him, he wouldn''t bother with her, but now he had no choice and had to satisfy her request. Thinking this, Lin Tian helplessly nodded, "Alright, no problem, but I don''t have time right now." "Then give me your phone number!" Afraid Lin Tian would run off like last time, Yan Yan spoke up. "Here you go, 131..." As soon as Lin Tian recited the number, Yan Yan dialed it immediately, and sure enough, Lin Tian''s phone rang. Seeing Lin Tian''s phone ring, Yan Yan finally nodded satisfied. "Okay, we''ll chat another day, I have things to do." Saying this, Lin Tian took He Qianqian''s hand and walked forward. Watching the retreating figures of Lin Tian and He Qianqian, Yan Yan held her phone and smirked triumphantly, "Let''s see where you can run this time! Kid, you even dare to play two-timing, now you''ll obediently listen to mamma!" Still being lead away by Lin Tian, it took He Qianqian a good while to snap back to reality, she was still somewhat immersed in the magic Lin Tian had just performed. Turning her head, she looked at Lin Tian with some astonishment, "Lin Tian, was that all real just now?" "What was real?" Lin Tian asked, puzzled. "The magic, did those people really float up?" He Qianqian still couldn''t quite believe it. "Of course, it was real!" Lin Tian naturally nodded his head. "How come I never knew you could do magic before?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, puzzled. "Who am I, huh!" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and proudly tilted his head, "I''m your husband! There''s nothing I can''t do!" "You''d die if you didn''t brag for a day, wouldn''t you!" Lin Tian''s words left He Qianqian speechless, and she rolled her eyes. Afterward, they took a cab to school. Arriving at school, and at He Qianqian''s dorm, Lin Tian helped tidy up a bit. Then, they went out for dinner together. After dinner, they went to a hotel and got a room. With her head resting on Lin Tian''s chest, He Qianqian used her jade finger to draw circles gently on his chest. After playing around for a while and thinking of something, He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian, "Can you really make people float?" "Of course!" Lin Tian looked down at her, puzzled by her sudden question. "Then, can we..." He Qianqian suddenly became shy, lowering her head slightly, not daring to meet Lin Tian''s eyes, she whispered, "Can we do it in mid-air...?" "Do what in mid-air?" Lin Tian was confused. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You know!" He Qianqian''s expression was shy. "Which one?" Lin Tian was taken aback. "Just that!" He Qianqian''s shyness mixed with a hint of irritation. Idiot! "..." After a pause, Lin Tian finally realized what she meant and laughed, "Sure, why not!" Woosh! He Qianqian''s body suddenly began to float, followed closely by Lin Tian''s body rising into the air! "Ahh..." It was then that Lin Tian discovered this other use for levitation. ** Neither of them wanted to speak. Lin Tian lay quietly on the bed. Suddenly, a synthesized electronic voice rang out in his mind. "Ding-dong! System update! The update will take ten minutes. The superpower menu will not be available during the update time!" The sudden voice startled Lin Tian. What? An update? Why is the system updating now? Lin Tian was puzzled. After thinking for a long while, Lin Tian couldn''t figure it out. Fortunately, the system update wasn''t going to take long. After some anxious waiting, after ten minutes, the familiar voice arrived, "Ding! System update completed, the super mission program is now open." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian quickly closed his eyes and began to understand this newly opened function. As Lin Tian''s consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, he instantly understood the new feature, "Super Mission: This mission is a series of super tasks. There are ten mini-tasks in total. For each completed mini-task, the system will reward one Supernatural Point. If not completed, two Supernatural Points will be deducted. If all ten tasks are completed, at the moment the tenth task is finished, an additional reward of ten Supernatural Points will be granted." "Super Missions will initiate randomly." Chapter 135 What Do You Want Now? "A super task?" Lin Tian was taken aback upon hearing this.How did this come about? Moreover, whether the super task was good or bad was unclear. However, from the looks of it, completing it meant a huge reward, but failing would bring misfortune. Lin Tian clearly saw that failing to complete it would deduct two Superpower Points. "Those minor tasks shouldn''t be too difficult!" Lin Tian muttered to himself. Up to now, he had never left any task incomplete. "What are you thinking about?" Lin Tian was daydreaming when he heard He Qianqian''s gentle voice next to his ear. Upon hearing He Qianqian''s voice, Lin Tian was momentarily stunned, returned to his senses, looked up, and immediately saw her slightly blushed face. At that moment, He Qianqian''s face still carried a high flush of post-exertion breathlessness and redness, making her look even more shy and charming. Seeing He Qianqian like this, Lin Tian felt a strong impulse, chuckled, and pounced towards her, exclaiming, "I''m thinking about why you are so beautiful!" "Ah, no!" He Qianqian screamed. ** When the two emerged from the hotel, it was already nine at night. Because of the intense activity they had engaged in at the hotel, both were quite drained. Afterwards, they stopped by a night food stall for some snacks. While eating stir-fried river snails, He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian and asked, "Why are your grades so good, and why don''t you apply to a better school?" Lin Tian took a noisy slurp of a river snail, then grabbed another, eating as he spoke, "Do you want to hear a lie or the truth?" "The truth!" "The truth is, I can''t bear to leave you; I want to be in the same city as you!" "Oh, come on!" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. Taking a moment, she lifted her head again and asked, "And the lie?" "The lie?" Lin Tian paused, looking up with a cheeky grin, "The lie is that I''m afraid you''ll run off; I need to keep an eye on you!" "What nonsense! Really!" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian again, then she used a toothpick to pick at the meat of the river snail in her hand. After a moment of silence and some hesitation, He Qianqian looked up seriously at Lin Tian and spoke, "Lin Tian, do you think we''re suitable for each other?" "What''s wrong?" Lin Tian lifted his head in surprise. Feeling that the atmosphere was off, Lin Tian also put down his food. "Look, I''m 26 this year, and you''re only 19; we have a seven-year age gap. I..." "Okay, stop talking!" Lin Tian''s face darkened, he waved his hand, and his expression grew ugly. But He Qianqian did not stop, she continued seriously, "I''m serious, I hope you''re not impulsive. We''re impossible. I''m grateful for the warmth you''ve given me during this time, and I like it, but I hope you''re not impulsive. We... we''re really not suitable." As she spoke, He Qianqian''s tone revealed a hint of sadness. "I''m not impulsive! I''m serious!" At this point, Lin Tian became quite agitated, and his voice slightly raised. Subsequently, a few people at the neighboring table looked over. Seeing others glancing their way, He Qianqian frowned and said, "Keep your voice down. What are you trying to do?" Lin Tian took a deep breath, subdued his voice, staring seriously at He Qianqian, "I''m truly serious. I know what I like, I love you! It''s that simple!" "Love?" He Qianqian shook her head, "How old are you? Do you know what love is? Really, we''re not suitable!" "Don''t talk to me about this!" Lin Tian''s tone was tinged with anger, and he started to get agitated again. "Okay, let''s not talk about that, let''s talk about age. I''m 26 this year; you''re only 19. A seven-year gap, think about it. When you''re 20, I''ll be 30. When you''re 30, I''ll be forty. I... I can''t handle that!" He Qianqian shook her head in distress. "Age isn''t an issue!" Lin Tian said, his lips somewhat dry. "Age is an issue; for me, it''s a big issue!" He Qianqian frowned deeply, seeming irritable as she combed her fingers through her hair, hands propped against her forehead. Watching He Qianqian silently, Lin Tian took a deep breath and quietly asked, "So what do you want?" "What do I want?" He Qianqian lifted her head, her eyes filled with sorrow as she looked at Lin Tian, "I think we should break up; we... we''re not suitable!" As she spoke these last few words, He Qianqian''s expression seemed pained. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Fine!" Lin Tian took a deep breath and nodded slowly. Then he looked up and shouted, "Boss, the bill!" Shouting out, Lin Tian didn''t wait for the boss to come over. He threw two hundred on the table, grabbed He Qianqian''s hand, and hurried outside. "What are you doing!" Lin Tian moved very quickly, and He Qianqian tried to pull her hand free, but she couldn''t. The place where they had their night snacks was right near the Wu River. After exiting the food stall, Lin Tian, with a cold face, quickly led He Qianqian by the hand to the riverside. "What the hell are you doing!" He Qianqian said, annoyed. Lin Tian released He Qianqian''s hand, looking at her seriously, "If you talk about breaking up again, I''ll jump down!" He pointed to the Wu River below. The two stood by the river, Lin Tian stood on the bank at least four to five meters above the riverbed, and below it was pitch-black. No one could be found if he jumped. "What are you doing! Why are you like this!" He Qianqian frowned at Lin Tian. "Are we breaking up or not!" Lin Tian said coldly. "You..." He Qianqian opened her mouth, hesitated for a moment, then with an air of helplessness, shook her head, "Okay, okay, we won''t break up, alright?" "That''s more like it!" The stern smile on Lin Tian''s face disappeared in an instant. Then he quickly stepped forward, grabbed He Qianqian''s face, and kissed her fiercely! A passionate, wild kiss! The kiss lasted for a full minute before Lin Tian let go! "Huff, huff!" As soon as he released her, He Qianqian began panting heavily. Catching her breath, He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian and said, "What was that for?" "That was your punishment!" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow. "I really can''t with you! I have no idea why I''m with you!" He Qianqian said helplessly. "Naturally, it''s because I''m excellent, and you can''t help being attracted to me!" Lin Tian chuckled and caressed He Qianqian''s waist. Leaning on Lin Tian''s shoulder, He Qianqian whispered, "Can you not do that again, please? You have no idea how worried I was just now!" "If you don''t mention breaking up, I won''t!" Lin Tian slowly stroked He Qianqian''s smooth hair, calmingly replied. As for jumping into the river just now, Lin Tian didn''t know either. But he knew that a woman who didn''t like him wouldn''t bother if he jumped or not, and would rather he died. And He Qianqian... clearly liked him. The two embraced quietly by the river for a while, then He Qianqian looked up and said, "It''s getting late, let''s go back." "Hmm, alright!" Lin Tian nodded. Then, the two of them took a taxi back to the school. At the school entrance, He Qianqian told the driver to stop and then looked at Lin Tian, "You can drop me off here, it''s already late." After a moment''s hesitation, Lin Tian nodded. He also knew what He Qianqian was worried about. At this time, some teachers were already at the school, and it wouldn''t look good for him to be dropping He Qianqian off so late. Better to avoid idle gossip. "Alright then, we''ll keep in touch by phone." Lin Tian agreed, then opened the car door. Watching He Qianqian walk into the school until she was out of sight, Lin Tian finally turned his gaze away. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian turned and slowly walked towards the road. Along the way, Lin Tian was rather silent. What He Qianqian said today had taken Lin Tian by surprise. But, but he had to admit, He Qianqian''s concerns were reasonable. It was logical for her to react this way. However, Lin Tian was not resigned. Thinking of He Qianqian leaving him, thinking of He Qianqian becoming a stranger, Lin Tian felt a blockage in his heart. Fearful! He was somewhat fearful of this scenario! "Huff!" Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian shook his head and decided not to think about these things anymore before hailing a taxi to go back. All the way, Lin Tian''s mood was not very high. On the way back, he continued to think about the matter. Arriving at the residential complex, Lin Tian walked downstairs with his head down, still thinking about He Qianqian''s words. "Ya!" Suddenly, a loud shout came from ahead! Startled, Lin Tian jumped and quickly raised his head. "Haha, scared you, didn''t I?" Seeing Lin Tian''s reaction, Li Xiaomeng looked at him proudly. Speechless, Lin Tian rolled his eyes, "Why aren''t you asleep, running out here to scare people?" "Hmph! I was waiting here on purpose. Tell me, coming back so late, were you messing around with a girl?" Li Xiaomeng said as she quickly walked towards Lin Tian. "What are you doing!" Lin Tian yelped, stepping back in astonishment as he looked at her. Approaching Lin Tian, Li Xiaomeng sniffed and then frowned, raising her head to shout, "Ah, there''s a woman''s scent! Spill it, where have you been!" "Really?" Lin Tian sniffed his own clothes oddly, then looked at Li Xiaomeng, "You have a dog''s nose? What smell?" "There is! Spill it, you were messing around with that woman, weren''t you? If you don''t tell me, I''m telling sister!" Li Xiaomeng stood with hands on hips, threateningly. Lin Tian looked at her helplessly, "Alright, what do you want this time!" "This, oh!" Li Xiaomeng grinned and stretched out two clean fingers. "Chips? Two thousand packs, right? Alright, no problem!" Lin Tian immediately nodded. "You agreed so quickly? Did I say too little? Next time say four thousand?" Li Xiaomeng bit her finger, looking doubtful. Speechless, Lin Tian pushed her, urging, "Alright, alright, let''s go back, it''s very late." After seeing off Li Xiaomeng, the troublemaker, Lin Tian rubbed his head, feeling somewhat headache, "One problem not solved, and another comes along. Is this what they call the troubles of happiness? Depressing!" Ever since He Qianqian mentioned breaking up that time, Lin Tian had been seeing her more frequently. But then, He Qianqian didn''t bring up breaking up again, which somewhat relieved Lin Tian. As days passed by, soon it was August 31. Tomorrow would be the day for school registration. Chapter 136 Are You Sure You Want to Fight Me? September 1st, a common school start date, and Wu''an University was no exception. Early that morning, Lin Tian got up to pack his belongings."Lin Tian, are you ready?" While Lin Tian was still organizing his clothes at home, Bu Mengting''s voice came from outside. "Yes, almost ready!" Lin Tian replied before lowering his head to continue arranging his clothes. "Don''t forget to pack your shoes!" Shi Qing, watching Lin Tian busy himself, reminded from the side. Today was Lin Tian''s university opening day, and Shi Qing didn''t go to work, having taken the day off expressly to accompany Lin Tian to the school. "Got it." Lin Tian responded, checked over everything, felt there was nothing left to bring, then zipped up the suitcase and lifted it. Holding the suitcase, Lin Tian looked at Shi Qing with an expression of resignation: "Mom, I told you there''s no need for you to send me off. It''s such a hassle, and I''m not going that far away!" "Less talking, get a move on!" Shi Qing tapped Lin Tian''s head. Shaking his head, Lin Tian pulled his suitcase and opened the room door. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Bu Mengting standing at the entrance with a red suitcase. At that moment, her uncle was also by her side. "Mr. Li, I''m sorry for the trouble!" Seeing Bu Mengting''s uncle, Shi Qing expressed her thanks. "It''s no bother. It''s on the way, and besides, the two kids get along so well!" Li Ming said with a slight smile. "Let''s go!" Bu Mengting said. The foursome then headed downstairs. Wu''an University is situated in the suburbs of Wu''an City. This time, Bu Mengting''s uncle, Li Ming, drove them to the school. Two hours later, the car pulled into the entrance of Wu''an University. As the car entered the campus, Lin Tian looked out the window with eyes full of curiosity. The university was a place Lin Tian had long dreamed about. "Wow, look, such beautiful lotus flowers! So pretty!" Bu Mengting, seated in the front, suddenly exclaimed excitedly, pointing to the left. Hearing this, Lin Tian looked to the left and immediately saw a long stretch of flowers. There was a small river beside the left sidewalk, filled with lotus flowers. Summer was the season when lotus flowers bloomed in abundance; the delicate pink blossoms covered the entire small river, resembling a floral belt from a distance. Willow trees were planted along the riverbank, their slender branches draping down elegantly. Under the willows, there was a green lawn sprinkled with white wildflowers. "Not a bad environment!" Lin Tian nodded in appreciation. "Yeah!" Bu Mengting nodded repeatedly, her face full of anticipation as she gazed at the campus outside: "This school is so big!" "Of course, universities are supposed to be big. If it weren''t for the expansive area, it wouldn''t be located in the suburbs!" Li Ming said with a laugh as he drove the car slowly. Unsure of where the registration was, Li Ming stopped the car to ask a passing student. "The registration is at the gymnasium, let''s go there," Li Ming said once he got back in the car. Then they registered, collected materials, and were assigned to dormitories. Since they weren''t in the same dormitory, Lin Tian had to part ways with Bu Mengting. When Lin Tian arrived at his assigned dormitory, the room was still empty; apparently, his three roommates were not there yet. After arranging his things and making his bed, Lin Tian and Shi Qing went out to meet up with Bu Mengting and the others. Afterward, the four ate lunch together. Having finished lunch, Li Ming and Shi Qing gave some instructions and left first. After all, they both had other matters to attend to, and the place wasn''t far from the city. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After seeing the adults off, Lin Tian turned to Bu Mengting: "Do you want to hang out?" "Maybe next time. I''ve made plans to play with my roommates this afternoon!" Bu Mengting shook her head. "What a letdown, I haven''t even caught a glimpse of my roommates yet!" Lin Tian said, feeling speechless. "They must be here by now," Bu Mengting said with a giggly smile. "Alright then! You have new friends, and you''re already forgetting about your man!" Lin Tian said with a resigned look towards Bu Mengting. "What! My man!" Bu Mengting said, her face blushing as she playfully punched Lin Tian. "There you go, you''re even getting shy!" Lin Tian laughed heartily. ... After fooling around with Bu Mengting for a while, Lin Tian walked her back to her dormitory. Having dropped Bu Mengting off at her dorm, Lin Tian wandered around on his own for a bit, feeling somewhat bored before deciding to head back to his dormitory. Approaching his dorm door, Lin Tian was surprised to find it open, and from inside came the sound of laughter and chatter. After a moment of hesitation, Lin Tian walked in. The moment Lin Tian entered, the room fell quiet as all eyes turned towards him. After a brief pause, a chubby guy looked at Lin Tian and chuckled: "And you are?" "I''m also from this dorm, I''m on bed number four!" Lin Tian pointed to his bed. "Oh! Speak of the devil, we were just wondering where our last brother had gone!" The chubby guy laughed heartily, and his laughter was very contagious, making him seem like a jovial Buddha. "Really?" Lin Tian asked, taken aback. "Yeah, we were just talking about you!" said another person as he walked over. This guy was wearing a full Armani suit and when he stood up Lin Tian realized how tall he was - almost 1.9 meters. "I''m Feng Jiabao, what''s your name?" Feng Jiabao said cheerfully, patting Lin Tian on the shoulder. "I''m Lin Tian," Lin Tian introduced himself to the three guys. "I''m Guo Rong," the chubby guy said with a wide grin. "And I''m Lin Tao," the last person to speak was a guy with thick glasses, seeming somewhat introverted. "Where were you just now? We didn''t see you around," Feng Jiabao asked Lin Tian, still chuckling. "Just went out for a wander," Lin Tian replied offhandedly. After that, the four of them started chatting in the dorm. All being young, they found common ground quickly and hit it off right away. Chapter 136 Are You Sure You Want to Fight Me?_2 Through interaction, Lin Tian found that the chubby Guo Rong was a very easygoing person, especially when he laughed, he had a really infectious sense of humor. Feng Jiabao seemed a bit carefree and always had a mischievous smile on his face.At first, Lin Tian didn''t have a very good impression of Feng Jiabao, but after getting to know him, he saw that he wasn''t a bad guy, just a bit unrestrained. As for Lin Tao... Anyway, after chatting for so long, Lin Tian hardly ever heard Lin Tao say much, and he always seemed to be daydreaming most of the time, as if lost in his own thoughts. A very introverted person. Time flew by as everyone chatted, and before they knew it, it was half-past four. "Dinner time! Dinner time!" At this moment, some students carrying lunch boxes were knocking on them as they walked down the corridor toward the stairs. "Want to grab some food? I''m a bit hungry!" Guo Rong looked at everyone. "Uh, sure, let''s go!" Hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian said. In fact, he wasn''t very hungry. "Let''s go eat then, come on, let''s hit a restaurant!" Feng Jiabao laughed heartily. "To a restaurant, is that necessary? I''m broke!" Hearing this, Guo Rong hesitated. "Fatty, what are you afraid of? I''m treating, I''ve got plenty of money!" Feng Jiabao slapped Guo Rong''s shoulder with a look of generosity. "If you''re treating, then I have no objections!" Guo Rong shrugged. Experience new stories with empire "Then let''s go!" After that, the four of them headed to the school''s restaurant. An hour later, Guo Rong leaned back in his chair, a look of bliss on his face as he happily rubbed his round belly: "So satisfying! If only I could eat like this every day!" "Fatty, that''s all it takes to make you happy? If you want, I can treat you every day!" Feng Jiabao said with a laugh, patting the chubby guy''s shoulder. "Really?" Guo Rong looked at him with a face full of surprise. "Of course!" Feng Jiabao nodded nonchalantly. "Well, tempting as it is, I''ll pass..." After a moment''s hesitation, Guo Rong spoke up. "No worries, it''s settled then!" Feng Jiabao waved his hand, unconcerned. Looking at the two of them, Lin Tian shook his head speechlessly. Feng Jiabao was obviously a rich second generation, the kind that really had money to burn. As for Guo Rong... Every time he saw Guo Rong, Lin Tian was reminded of Bu Mengting and Li Xiaomeng; like the two girls, Guo Rong was also a foodie. As for Lin Tao... Glancing at Lin Tao, Lin Tian shook his head speechlessly again, there he was daydreaming again. Since they finished eating, Lin Tian noticed that Lin Tao had started daydreaming again, with no clue what he was thinking about. "All oddballs..." Lin Tian found that each of his three roommates seemed to have their own quirks. "Hey... A beauty!" Just as Lin Tian was lost in thought, suddenly, he heard Feng Jiabao''s surprised exclamation at his side. "Where, where?" Hearing ''beauty,'' Guo Rong''s eyes lit up instantly, and he quickly looked in the direction Feng Jiabao was pointing. Lin Tian also looked over curiously. He was taken aback at first sight. A beauty indeed! A girl was suddenly walking towards them, about 5 feet 7 in height, with long hair, fair skin, and a delicate oval face; she was truly a top-notch beauty. This beauty was almost on par with Bu Mengting! "99 points!" Staring at the girl, Feng Jiabao suddenly blurted out. "A hundred points would be better, look at that chest, so beautiful!" Guo Rong almost drooled as he stared at the girl. "..." Lin Tian looked at the two of them speechlessly. "Brother, watch me, I''m going to get that girl''s number and play the hero!" Feng Jiabao patted Guo Rong''s shoulder with confidence, then started to straighten his clothes. But just as he stood up, Feng Jiabao was immediately stunned. At that moment, a boy about 5 feet 11 approached the girl with a huge bouquet of roses and was saying something to her. "Uh..." Seeing this scene, Feng Jiabao was taken aback, had someone beaten him to the punch? What happened next, however, left everyone dumbfounded again. When the boy held out the roses to the girl, she didn''t look pleased and turned her head away. Then they talked for a bit, and she clearly rejected him. Despite being turned down, the boy still didn''t leave, persistently hanging on. Seeing this, Feng Jiabao laughed out loud, patted Guo Rong on the shoulder, and said: "Buddy, here comes my chance, watch this brother''s heroic rescue!" sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he was about to step forward, he was stopped by a classmate at the adjacent table. "Classmate, you''re a new student, right?" the person asked, looking at Feng Jiabao. "Yeah, what''s up?" Feng Jiabao responded, puzzled. "I advise you, it''s better not to go over there!" "Why''s that?" "Do you know who that guy is?" "Who?" "Wang Chao! Give it some time, and you''ll realize." Saying this, the person went on to explain, "Everyone in the school knows Wang Chao is pursuing Shen Mengyi. Before, there were people who wanted to play the hero and rescue the damsel in distress like you, and the result..." "What happened?" Feng Jiabao asked curiously. "Well, heh, Wang Chao alone sent five guys to the hospital! You get what I''m saying!" "Holy shit! That tough?" Feng Jiabao exclaimed. "Wang Chao is from the Physical Education college, and he practices Sanda, you know!" "Uh..." Feng Jiabao was taken aback, then sat down somewhat sheepishly, smiling awkwardly, "Let''s, let''s just keep eating." Although Feng Jiabao had some money and liked to show off from time to time, he definitely wouldn''t go looking for a beating. Who would go after such a fierce guy; it''s practically a death wish! "What a pity to miss such a good opportunity!" Feng Jiabao lamented. "Yeah, that girl is so pretty, what''s her name... Shen Mengyi, right? Such a pleasant name. I''ve decided, from now on she''s my goddess!" Guo Rong said, his gaze lingered on Shen Mengyi with a lecherous look. Lin Tian curled his lips, speechless. He realized these two guys seemed even more shameless than himself. Glancing at the girl, Lin Tian saw that she indeed was very pretty. But what did that have to do with him? He hadn''t even sorted things out with two girls yet! "I said, I don''t want to date anyone!" Suddenly, a voice filled with anger rang out. Hearing this voice, everyone around went quiet. They all turned to stare blankly at Shen Mengyi. Unable to drive away Wang Chao, Shen Mengyi''s temper flared, and she yelled out loud. Shen Mengyi, looking a bit huffy, turned her head away with an impatient look. "Really, can''t even drive him away!" Shen Mengyi thought irritably inside. Right then, she wished someone would help her. Just as she had this thought, Lin Tian, who was sitting not far away, startled. A synthesized electronic voice echoed in his mind: "Mission: Drive away Wang Chao. Mission reward: one Supernatural Point." A mission, a mission had actually appeared. Well, he didn''t want to cause trouble, but this time he had no choice. Of course, Lin Tian could choose not to act, but then he would miss a Supernatural Point. Lin Tian couldn''t let that happen. After thinking it over, Lin Tian stood up and walked over. "Hey, Lin Tian, what are you doing?" Upon seeing Lin Tian getting up, Feng Jiabao hastily called out. Lin Tian didn''t reply but continued walking towards Wang Chao. Arriving in front of Wang Chao, Lin Tian gave him a glance and said calmly, "She''s already rejected you, shouldn''t you take the hint and leave?" Silence! Upon hearing these words, the place went silent. Those familiar with Wang Chao began to silently mourn for Lin Tian. This was terrible, this guy was definitely going to get beaten up! Who would dare to provoke Wang Chao at such a time? Wasn''t that asking for death? Seeing that someone actually came out to help her, Shen Mengyi was also astonished. Wang Chao was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage, shoving Lin Tian hard in the chest: "Motherfucker, are you looking to die?" Unmoved! To Wang Chao''s surprise, his shove didn''t move the other person at all. Glancing at Wang Chao''s hand, Lin Tian reached out and lightly brushed it away, saying indifferently, "Don''t get physical." As he spoke, Lin Tian''s gaze swept around and then fixed on a table next to him. Lin Tian reached out for the table! Thud! With ease! Lin Tian effortlessly tore off a chunk of the table with his bare hand. Gripping it, slivers of sawdust trickled from his palm. Lin Tian looked at him calmly, "Are you sure you want to fight me?" Stunned! Wang Chao stared at the sawdust falling from Lin Tian''s hand, utterly dumbfounded... Chapter 137 Super Chain Quests Stunned!Wang Chao looked at Lin Tian with a stunned expression, watching the wood shavings slowly falling from Lin Tian''s palm! Damn! Is this guy even human? Wang Chao''s face was full of shock. Although the wooden desk wasn''t thick, it was not something humans could do to grab a piece of wood with their bare hands, and, what''s more, this guy even crushed the wood shavings with his bare hands! Damn! This is totally illogical! While Wang Chao was shocked, he heard Lin Tian''s calm voice again, "If you don''t want to fight with me, you better leave first!" Lin Tian looked at him indifferently. After staring blankly at Lin Tian for a while, Wang Chao took a deep breath, stared tightly at Lin Tian for a while longer, threw the rose in his hand, and turned to leave. He left! Seeing the always unruly Wang Chao actually walk away, everyone at the scene was stunned. It seemed somewhat unbelievable. Wang Chao wasn''t a fool, he could see that Lin Tian was not easy to deal with, and if it came to a fight, he was very likely to be at a disadvantage. It was better to leave first and think of a long-term plan later. After being stunned for a while, Lin Tian''s three roommates ran over in shock, looked Lin Tian up and down, then rushed to the desk Lin Tian had grabbed, looked at it, and then touched it unbelievably before looking at Lin Tian with exaggerated expressions, "Damn, Lin Tian, is this real or fake? Are you from outer space?" All three were shocked. Lin Tian just smiled faintly, ignoring the three and instead raised his eyebrows at Shen Mengyi and whistled, "Beauty, can I get your number?" At that moment, Shen Mengyi was still in shock, but hearing Lin Tian''s frivolous words, she instantly snapped back, gave Lin Tian a cold glance, and turned to leave. As she turned, her long hair swung, and a subtle fragrance wafted into the air. Lin Tian sniffed and nodded in satisfaction, "Nice scent." Hearing Lin Tian''s comment, Shen Mengyi paused her steps, then hurried on. Staring blankly at Lin Tian, Feng Jiabao admired him and exclaimed, "Big God, I''ve realized that you are truly awesome. Take my knees, will you?" "Go away!" Lin Tian waved his hand in annoyance, glanced at him, "You''re paying for the table, right?" "No problem! Absolutely no problem!" Feng Jiabao patted his chest firmly. "Then let''s go, you''re paying!" Saying this, Lin Tian wasted no more words and walked outside. When Lin Tian and his group left, some disbelieving students hurried to check the desk they had grabbed earlier. Instantly, they discovered that the desk was indeed missing a piece and even found students lying on the ground meticulously examining the crushed wood shavings. Experience more content on empire Instantly, there was a wave of astonishment. On the way back to the dorm, the three kept chattering non-stop, and even the usually silent Lin Tao looked at Lin Tian in amazement. "Actually, it''s not as exaggerated as you guys say. I just know some gripping techniques. I even saw someone on TV hammering nails into wood with his bare hands!" Lin Tian smiled lightly. Compared to that person, Lin Tian''s performance wasn''t very exaggerated. Besides, the piece of wood he grabbed this time was actually thin, so Lin Tian dared to show this move in public. "That''s still pretty impressive! Who would have thought our dorm would have a Martial World master!" Guo Rong said in awe. "It''s okay!" Lin Tian smiled wryly. For the next few days, Lin Tian hung out with Bu Mengting occasionally and spent time with his three roommates. The four of them ate together, played games together, and played cards together. And the thing they did most often was sit on the chairs at the entrance to the cafeteria with a bowl of food, eating and watching the beautiful girls come and go. "Look, another beauty coming! Wow, so pure, on the same level as Shen Mengyi! Top notch!" Feng Jiabao suddenly exclaimed, pointing at the cafeteria entrance. "Where, where?" Upon hearing this, Guo Rong, who was looking down eating, hurriedly raised his head, not even caring about the food in his mouth. Looking up, Guo Rong''s small eyes immediately narrowed, his face lecherous, "Definitely a beauty! Top notch!" Lin Tian looked up and was instantly stunned. Mengting! It was Bu Mengting! At this time, Bu Mengting was walking into the cafeteria with her three roommates. Because Lin Tian and his group were sitting on the chairs at the entrance of the cafeteria and Feng Jiabao''s actions were too obvious, Bu Mengting noticed them immediately. Seeing Lin Tian, Bu Mengting''s eyes brightened, and after speaking to her roommates, she walked toward Lin Tian. Seeing Bu Mengting coming over, Feng Jiabao was instantly excited, whispered eagerly with his head down, "She''s coming, she''s here! She must be attracted by my heroic stance!" "Bullshit, she obviously came for me; she was looking at me when she came over. Didn''t you notice?" Guo Rong countered. "Clearly, she was looking at me!" Feng Jiabao said annoyed, while starting to pretentiously tidy up his clothes. At that moment, Bu Mengting walked over. Feng Jiabao quickly waved, "Hey..." But Bu Mengting walked straight past him and stopped in front of Lin Tian, looking at him with a sweet smile, "Why are you eating here?" Stunned! Feng Jiabao was instantly stunned, his hand frozen in the air. "These idiots said they wanted to watch the beauties here, so we decided to eat here!" Lin Tian chuckled, then introduced to Bu Mengting, "This is my roommate, this is Feng Jiabao, this is Guo Rong, this is Lin Tao." "Hello!" Bu Mengting smiled sweetly at the three. "Uh, hello, hello!" The three responded somewhat dumbfounded. Looking at the three, Lin Tian introduced, "This is my girlfriend, Bu Mengting!" "Ah! Oh, sister-in-law, hello, hello!" Feng Jiabao quickly nodded. "Mengting!" a voice called from a distance, it was a girl calling her. Bu Mengting turned her head and then told the four people, "My roommate is calling me. Let''s chat next time!" "Oh, sure, sure!" "Sister-in-law, take care!" After Bu Mengting walked away, Feng Jiabao looked at Lin Tian with a face full of sorrow, "Why did such good food have to be ruined by a pig!" "Exactly!" Guo Rong also had a sad expression and, pretending, wiped away non-existent tears. Speechless, Lin Tian stretched out his hand to put it around Lin Tao, who was sitting beside him, and sighed at the sight of Feng Jiabao and the others, "I''m stuck with the wrong crowd! Lin Tao here is the only good one." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Lin Tao raised his head, a faint expression visible behind his thick glasses, "Actually, I think a beautiful flower is stuck on your manure pile!" "You..." Lin Tian was flustered. Amidst laughter and play, half an hour later, the four of them finished lunch. By then, the cafeteria was nearly empty. Seeing this, Feng Jiabao suggested, "Guys, shall we head back?" "Let''s go!" Immediately, the four of them picked up their bowls and headed to the dorm. As they passed the cafeteria hallway, Lin Tian and his friends noticed a crowd gathered at the entrance of the hallway. "Let''s go check it out, see what''s happening!" Feng Jiabao hurried over quickly. Soon after, Feng Jiabao came running back, a mischievous look on his face, "Guess who I saw?" "Who?" "Shen Mengyi!" Feng Jiabao said somewhat excitedly. "What is she doing there?" Guo Rong asked curiously. "It seems like they are organizing some event and are signing people up!" Feng Jiabao didn''t see it clearly, as he had hurriedly run back to report after seeing Shen Mengyi. "Really? Let''s go and see!" Hearing Shen Mengyi''s name, Guo Rong was excited. He had been talking about Shen Mengyi for days and finally saw her today. Immediately, the four walked over curiously. Upon entering, Lin Tian noticed a poster on a display stand nearby. Lin Tian glanced at it and instantly saw the large letters on the posterNewcomer Talent Competition! Lin Tian looked further down to see what was written: Want to showcase your charisma? Want to shine in the spotlight with your talent? Come on! We welcome you! Welcome to the Newcomer Talent Competition. Note: Only freshmen of this academic session can participate. Preliminary round location: Classroom 514. Date: September 1-3. Judge Panel: Shen Mengyi, Lin Jiajia Newcomer Talent Competition? Seeing this poster, Lin Tian was startled. Before he could recover, he was stunned again. An electronic synthesized voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind, "Super Chain Quest: The first mini taskparticipate in the Newcomer Talent Competition, perform an act that leaves Shen Mengyi astounded. Reward for completing this task: one Superpower Point." A task, and it was a Super Chain Quest, too. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sudden alert left Lin Tian stunned. After snapping out of it, Lin Tian looked towards Shen Mengyi. At that moment, Shen Mengyi was sitting on a chair, head bowed, busy filling out the registration checklist. "Let''s also sign up!" Seeing that Shen Mengyi was actually a judge, Guo Rong''s eyes lit up. Giving Guo Rong a look, Feng Jiabao asked, "What talents do you have?" "Eating, sleeping, playing gamesdo those count?" After hesitating, Guo Rong asked uncertainly. "Cut it out, go play on your own. You''re better off not mixing in, let me do it!" Feng Jiabao waved him off decisively. "And what special talents do you have?" Guo Rong, still skeptical, questioned him. "Haven''t you noticed how handsome I am? This handsome face of mine is the talent!" said Feng Jiabao, tossing his head flirtatiously. Speechless at the two jokers, Lin Tian glanced at them and squeezed through the crowd to get inside. "What''s Lin Tian doing?" Seeing Lin Tian push through the crowd, Feng Jiabao was taken aback. "He wouldn''t really go and sign up, would he?" Guo Rong was stunned. Is Lin Tian serious? Pushing through the crowd, Lin Tian came directly to Shen Mengyi''s side and knocked on the table. Knock knock! As the table made a noise, Shen Mengyi, who had been writing, looked up and, seeing it was Lin Tian, she was a bit startled. Seeing Shen Mengyi look up, Lin Tian grinned, "Beauty, I want to sign up too!" Regaining her composure, Shen Mengyi coldly replied, "Which department, major, class, namefill it in yourself!" pointing to a form in front of her. Lin Tian glanced over it, sighed, and bent down to start filling out the information. After a while, Lin Tian put down the pen. "Not leaving yet? Move on, there are more people waiting!" Shen Mengyi did not give Lin Tian any special treatment. Somewhat speechlessly, Lin Tian turned and walked away. Chapter 138 Mechanical Dance Lin Tianyi emerged and was immediately surrounded by three people.Feng Jiabao stared at Lin Tian in surprise, "Lin Tian, did you really sign up? What are you going to perform? it can''t be grabbing wood, can it?" "I bet it''s grabbing watermelons, the kind where you grab a hundred at a time!" Guo Rong chuckled from the side. Rolling his eyes at the two, Lin Tian said expressionlessly, "I''m performing the robot dance!" "Robot dance?" Hearing this, the three were stunned. After a moment of stunned silence, Feng Jiabao looked at Lin Tian, "You know how to do the robot dance?" Seeing the looks from the three of them, Lin Tian shook his head calmly, "Of course...not!" "Damn! What''s going on! For real!" Guo Rong exclaimed with wide eyes. "Why would I lie to you, I plan to start learning when I get back!" Lin Tian said flatly. "Wow, what are you doing!" The three were rendered speechless by Lin Tian''s words. Was he intending to learn now, as a joke? Glancing at the three, Lin Tian remained silent, thinking to himself, "You guys could never understand my learning abilities!" With his photographic memory and strong comprehension skills, Lin Tian was confident he could master the robot dance in a very short time. Back in his dorm room, Lin Tian immediately turned on his computer and started learning. The essence of the robot dance is to make the body move like a robot, using muscle contractions and relaxations to create vibrations and stops in movement, involving shoulders, chest, arms, legs, and more. Simply put, it makes a person look like they are a dancing robot, a dance that has a great sense of rhythm, something Lin Tian had always liked but never learned. Click! Click! Once back in the dorm, Lin Tian started learning from his computer. At first, Lin Tian''s attempts drew laughter from the three, who said Lin Tian should not embarrass himself and make a fool of himself in public. But it didn''t take long for exclamations of astonishment to arise from them. Exaggerated! The speed of Lin Tian''s improvement was exaggerated. Your journey continues with empire Initially, Lin Tian knew nothing, but within minutes, he could perform decently. And a few hours later, Lin Tian had left the three of them dumbfounded with his performance. Three hours later, watching Lin Tian''s performance, Feng Jiabao''s eyes widened in amazement, "Lin Tian, you''re incredible, please accept my knees! I''ll follow you!" "Me too! Great god, take me in!" Guo Rong also widened his eyes. Amazement! Lin Tian''s performance was truly astonishing. They had witnessed him transform from a complete beginner to a robot dance master! This learning ability was too exaggerated! It wasn''t just Feng Jiabao and the others; Lin Tao also stared blankly at Lin Tian, his eyes gleaming, wondering to himself. "Phew!" Feeling that it was about time, Lin Tian sighed deeply, stopping his continuous practice. With his current form, Lin Tian felt it should be enough. Looking at the time, he was surprised to see it was already four-thirty, so Lin Tian said, "Let''s go eat, and after dinner, you guys come and watch my performance!" "No problem, your performance will surely stun everyone there!" Feng Jiabao laughed. Then the four of them ran to the cafeteria to eat. After eating, it was only five o''clock. Seeing that it was still early, Guo Rong suggested going to the internet caf to play games, as the audition was not until seven o''clock. Since it was still early, Lin Tian saw no objection. So, the group headed to an internet caf outside the school and started gaming. The four of them were playing CF at the caf. Initially, Lin Tian didn''t play this game, but since they were, he had to join in. However, once he started, he found it addicting, and time began to slip by unnoticed. After another round, Lin Tian popped up a window and cursed loudly. Eight-thirty! Unbelievably, it was already eight-thirty! Sensing the urgency, Lin Tian quickly pulled off his headphones and shouted, "Let''s go, let''s go, it''s already eight-thirty!" "Huh?" Hearing Lin Tian''s shout, the other three hastily yanked off their headphones and hurriedly logged off. By the time the four arrived at classroom 514, there were hardly any people left. The audition participants had already gone, only a few judges were still inside discussing. "Shh!" Hearing voices inside, Feng Jiabao shushed everyone, signaling them to be quiet because he heard Shen Mengyi''s voice. "So annoying, not a single outstanding one!" a somewhat irritated voice of Shen Mengyi came from inside classroom 514. "Indeed, this batch of freshmen is rather lackluster; not one performance caught my eye." A male voice spoke up at that moment. "Exactly, there''s no showstopper act; the show will lose much of its luster!" Another female voice chimed in. "Mengyi, why don''t you go out and announce that if someone can perform a piece that astounds you, you''ll kiss them! I bet that will bring a crowd!" the male voice teased. "Yeah, yeah, you never know, a great act might just show up!" Another female voice also added giggling. "Psh! If someone really can perform something that leaves me astounded, what harm is there in kissing them!" Hearing the back and forth, Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes and retorted. "Really?" Suddenly, a voice rang out from the doorway. The sudden sound made the three judges start, then look up somewhat bewilderedly towards the doorway. As Shen Mengyi looked up, she saw Lin Tian walking in with a grin, followed by his three roommates. Entering the room, Lin Tian walked up to Shen Mengyi with a smile. "What were you saying just now? If someone can perform a piece that astounds you, you''ll kiss whom? Really or not?" Recognizing it was Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi''s face instantly stiffened, "Does it matter whether it''s real or not?" she responded coolly. "If it''s real then let me show you, and if it''s not..." Lin Tian paused and grinned at her. "then it means you''re a liar!" "You''re saying you can do it?" Shen Mengyi gave Lin Tian a cold look. "Of course!" Lin Tian replied, lifting his chin confidently. "And what if you can''t?" Shen Mengyi scoffed. "If I can''t? I''ll let you do whatever you want with me!" Lin Tian said, grinning at her. "Alright then, perform. What are you going to do?" Shen Mengyi asked directly, meanwhile internally mocking, "A performance so astonishing that it''ll leave yourself dumbfounded? Impossible. I''ll just watch with a straight face and see how you talk your way out of the big talk you''ve made." Shen Mengyi was very dissatisfied with Lin Tian''s arrogance. "Robot dance!" Shen Mengyi''s disdain was evident on her face, but Lin Tian didn''t mind. You''ll understand soon. "Robot dance, huh? Okay, you start." Shen Mengyi tapped her pen on the table and spoke indifferently. Hearing her words, Lin Tian didn''t waste any words either, and turned to Guo Rong, "Fatty, music!" "Ah? Oh!" Guo Rong was startled, then hurriedly pulled out his cellphone, and also took out a palm-sized speaker. This speaker was specially purchased by Lin Tian from the school supermarket for this performance. "Boom, boom, boom..." As Guo Rong pressed play, a soothing rhythm began to play. Click, click... Following the beats of the music, Lin Tian''s body suddenly moved. Lin Tian moved slowly, moving gently with the beats of the music. Everyone''s eyes widened as they watched Lin Tian''s performance. The performance had just begun, and within just a few seconds, other than Shen Mengyi, the other two judges were nodding repeatedly. Although it had just started, Lin Tian''s presence was already strong, and he really looked like a robot. "Bang! Click! Bang! Click!..." As the soothing music passed, the rhythm sped up, and instantly Lin Tian''s body also started to move with a clicking sound! Click! Click! Lin Tian''s joints seemed to be assembled together, just like a robot dancing. "Click, click, click!" A rapid musical tone sounded. Click, click, click! Lin Tian''s joints twisted rapidly along with it, resembling the sounds of a robot dancing its limbs! Brilliant! Seeing this scene, the two judges'' eyes widened! And upon seeing this, a gleam flashed in Shen Mengyi''s eyes! Very good! A very good performance! Shen Mengyi admitted it was a very good performance; she would have been extremely surprised if it weren''t for Lin Tian''s earlier remarks because this was the best robot dance she had seen. But now... Even if Lin Tian''s performance was spectacular, Shen Mengyi''s face showed no expression. Whoosh! Suddenly, a gliding sound came from the speaker. Whoosh! With that sound, Lin Tian suddenly slid a meter away, and it looked as if he instantly moved halfwayShen Mengyi and the others didn''t even see Lin Tian''s feet move! Brilliant! Seeing this scene, the two judges were somewhat dumbfounded, and Lin Tian''s move also surprised Shen Mengyi. But her face still showed no expression, remembering the bet she had with Lin Tian earlier. Even though they had already seen Lin Tian''s expression in the dorm, Guo Rong and the others were still somewhat amazed. Brilliant! They really enjoyed the rhythmic beauty. Watching for a while, Feng Jiabao suddenly shook his head, "What a pity." Lin Tao and the others naturally knew what Feng Jiabao was referring to. Feng Jiabao regretted that Lin Tian had spoken too confidently at the beginning. It would have been better if he had spoken after the performance. Now, having prematurely said he would leave Shen Mengyi dumbfounded, he gave her mental preparation, and even if Shen Mengyi was surprised, she would not show any expression. Thinking of this, Guo Rong looked toward Shen Mengyi and indeed, despite her surprise, Shen Mengyi kept a straight face. Lin Tian was obviously unaware of this, or he wouldn''t have spoken so confidently; what was coming next was the real highlight! sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It should be here!" With that thought, suddenly, a loud noise sounded from the speaker! "Boom!" Like a heavy drum sound! The sudden sound startled everyone. Boom! With this sound, Lin Tian suddenly lifted his right foot. "Boom!" Another huge drum sound! Smack! Lin Tian''s lifted right foot directly stepped on the air! Step! Lin Tian directly stepped on the thin air! And the next scene left everyone dumbfounded! As Lin Tian made his step, his body suddenly rose higher, looking as if there was an invisible step in the air that Lin Tian was stepping on. Seeing this, everyone''s eyes widened as they looked down at Lin Tian''s feet. Upon looking, everyone was stunned again! The feet were off the ground! Lin Tian''s feet were actually floating in the air! "Boom, boom!" Lin Tian ignored everyone''s astonishment and continued stepping in the air, as if there were invisible stairs beneath his feet! Chapter 139 Delivering Paper Dumbstruck!Seeing this scene, Shen Mengyi was instantly dumbstruck; she couldn''t have anticipated this at all! At this time, she had already forgotten about the bet with Lin Tian and was just staring blankly at Lin Tian''s feet as they floated up. "Bang! Crack! Bang! Crack!" As the music hit its beats, Lin Tian twisted his body and slowly floated towards Shen Mengyi through the air. Meanwhile, Shen Mengyi was still staring up in surprise... Slowly arriving in front of Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian bent down like a robot and gently lifted her delicate chin with his hand, teasing, "Beauty, how about a kiss?" "Beauty, how about a kiss?" Hearing the flirtatious words next to her ear, Shen Mengyi was startled, snapped back to her senses, and immediately slapped Lin Tian''s hand away, angrily saying, "What are you doing!" "Smack!" Lin Tian''s body landed on the ground, looking at her with a cheeky grin, "Who just said they would kiss me if they were stunned by my performance?" "I, I didn''t!" Panicked for a moment, Shen Mengyi quickly retorted. "No? That''s too disappointing! Turns out you are someone who doesn''t keep their word!" Lin Tian pretended to shake his head in disappointment. "Who doesn''t keep their word!" Shen Mengyi shouted angrily. "Then how about a kiss?" Lin Tian grinned mischievously, leaning his face closer. "Get lost! Disgusting!" Shen Mengyi promptly pushed Lin Tian''s face away, angrily shouted. "Alright then, if that''s the person I''m dealing with, I can''t help it!" Lin Tian shrugged and then turned to walk away. Seeing Lin Tian about to walk away, Shen Mengyi panicked and immediately cried out, "Hey, wait!" "What!" Lin Tian stopped but didn''t turn around. "You, you remember to come for the second round of auditions tomorrow!" After hesitating, Shen Mengyi awkwardly said. "Second round? I''m not coming!" Lin Tian waved his hand dismissively and continued walking. "Then what do you want?" Shen Mengyi asked a bit anxiously. She really wanted Lin Tian to perform, especially since the scene of him levitating had truly shocked her. She could imagine, if Lin Tian performed this act at the elegance competition, it would definitely blow everyone away. She didn''t want to let Lin Tian go. "What do I want?" Hearing this, Lin Tian slowly turned around, looking her up and down, "It''s not about what I want, it''s about you. What about what you said?" "Could you, could you change the condition!" Stunned for a moment, Shen Mengyi urged. Not wanting to let Lin Tian go but also not wanting to kiss him, she could only say. "No, you said it yourself; you have to stick to it. I''ll let you kiss my cheek at most, but if you don''t agree to this, then forget it!" Lin Tian shook his foot, having an indifferent attitude. "You" Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian angrily but seeing that he was adamant, she reluctantly nodded her head after a moment of thought. "Really?" Seeing Shen Mengyi nod, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, a trace of joy flickering across his face. As he said this, Lin Tian quickly walked over, leaned his face closer, and teasingly said, "Come on, beauty!" Seeing Lin Tian lean in, Shen Mengyi''s face instantly turned red, she hesitated for a moment, and her rosy lips quickly moved closer. With a pop, it was like a dragonfly skimming the water! Seeing this scene, Feng Jiabao and Guo Rong had eyes green with envy! Damn! Why wasn''t it themselves! Feeling the moist lips touch his cheek, Lin Tian smiled slightly, touched his face, and chuckled, "Nice taste!" S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You, hooligan!" Seeing Lin Tian''s brazen demeanor, Shen Mengyi''s face was flush with anger, and she quickly turned and walked away at a fast pace. "Uh" Seeing Shen Mengyi''s quickly retreating figure, Lin Tian was stunned and felt his vitality ebbing. "It was just a joke, really..." Lin Tian muttered to himself in exasperation. Stunned for a moment, the other two judges couldn''t care about Shen Mengyi anymore and hurried over to Lin Tian, looking at him with amazement, "Young man, what was that just now? How did you float up?" After glancing at the two judges, Lin Tian smiled and explained, "Have you heard of levitation magic?" "Could it be" A realization flashed through their eyes. "Exactly!" Lin Tian confirmed with a nod, "I just combined levitation magic with the robot dance." "You know magic too?" The female judge stared at Lin Tian with wide eyes. "I know a little bit," Lin Tian chuckled. "Then can you perform another magic trick?" The female judge asked with wide eyes. "Uh" Lin Tian laughed awkwardly, "I don''t think so, I think this show is enough; I have no other plans." After chatting for a while, Lin Tian said goodbye to the two judges and then went back with his three roommates. On the way, the three roommates kept pestering Lin Tian with questions, and at the same time, they howled in envy, jealousy, and admiration upon recalling the girl Shen Mengyi actually giving Lin Tian a kiss. After arriving back at the dormitory, they played around for a bit, and at ten-thirty, the lights in the dormitory were turned off. After the lights were out, Lin Tian lay on his bed with his consciousness immersed in the Sea of Consciousness. As his awareness entered the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian glanced at the six golden Supernatural Points floating in the air and thought to himself, "I have six Supernatural Points now. Accumulating four more will allow me to create another superpower." After glancing at the Supernatural Points, Lin Tian''s gaze shifted back to the super task. As Lin Tian''s consciousness entered the super task, a synthesized electronic voice sounded again, "Super Sequential Task: The first mini-task is to participate in the Freshmen Talent Show and perform in a way that leaves Shen Mengyi dumbfounded. Reward for completing this task: one Supernatural Point. Penalty for failure: deduction of two Supernatural Points." Looking at the requirements of the first task, Lin Tian thought to himself, "Making Shen Mengyi dumbfounded has already been achieved; all that''s left is to participate in the Freshmen Talent Show. After participating, this task should be completed." This task actually had two conditions: one was to perform in a way that leaves Shen Mengyi dumbfounded, which Lin Tian had already achieved, and the second was to participate in the talent show, which could naturally be completed when the time came. "The first task is no problem!" Lin Tian thought to himself. The most difficult part of this task was the first condition, which Lin Tian had already completed. Naturally, there shouldn''t be any problem with this task now. "I wonder what the second mini-task is?" Lying in bed, Lin Tian pondered quietly. "Ding dong!" Just as Lin Tian was thinking, suddenly, a synthesized electronic voice rang out in his mind, "Super Sequential Task: The second mini-task is to personally deliver tissue to Shen Mengyi in the restroom. Reward for completing the mini-task: one Supernatural Point. Penalty for failure: deduction of two Supernatural Points. Note: This task has a time limit of ten minutes. If not completed within ten minutes, it will be considered a failure!" "What?" Lin Tian was stunned when he heard the task notification. "Damn! What kind of task is this? Delivering tissue? You''ve got to be kidding. Does Shen Mengyi actually go to the restroom without bringing tissue? No way!" Lin Tian was shocked upon hearing the task. What a bizarre task indeed! And what made Lin Tian even more speechless was that he had to personally deliver the tissue! What was this all about? After being stunned for a while and checking the time, Lin Tian realized that he had already spaced out for over ten seconds, leaving only a little over nine minutes. With not much time left, Lin Tian stopped thinking and hurriedly got up. "What are you doing? Why aren''t you sleeping yet?" Lin Tao, who noticed Lin Tian getting up and clattering away at the computer, curiously asked. "Nothing, I''m going to the restroom!" Lin Tian casually replied, grabbed a pack of tissues, and then opened the door and left. Throwing Lin Tian a strange look, Lin Tao didn''t bother with him and continued clacking on his computer, filled with all sorts of bizarre symbols. Having left the dorm room and arrived at the stairwell, Lin Tian looked around and instantly turned invisible. Once he was invisible, Lin Tian quickly approached the window and leaped in an instant! Thump! Lin Tian landed on the ground. The three-story height was no issue for Lin Tian''s physical faculties. Had the dormitory''s main door not already been closed, Lin Tian wouldn''t have needed to jump out the building. After leaving the male dormitory, Lin Tian looked around briefly, determined his target direction, and then quickly ran towards the female dormitory where Shen Mengyi was. In Lin Tian''s eyes, there was a faintly flickering red dot ahead. The dot was human-shaped, and its stance suggested it was squatting. Seeing this shape, Lin Tian instantly figured out what Shen Mengyi was up to. ** Meanwhile, as Lin Tian was rapidly heading towards the female dormitory, Shen Mengyi was squatting inside the restroom, depressed. She was distracted by thinking of that jerk, Lin Tian, and forgot to bring tissues when she went to the restroom, and tragically, she also forgot her phone when she came in. What was even sadder was that since it was very late, she was the only one in the restroom! It was as if neither heaven nor earth could hear her! "It''s all because of that guy! Pervert! Freak!" Thinking of Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi angrily said. If it weren''t for Lin Tian''s shameless demeanor, she wouldn''t have forgotten even the tissues. "This school is also stingy, not even installing restrooms inside the dormitory!" After berating Lin Tian for a while, Shen Mengyi started to complain about the school. Shen Mengyi''s dormitory was an old dormitory, which, on each floor, only had two large restrooms on either end and none inside the dorm rooms. "Ah, what should I do?" Squatting in the restroom, Shen Mengyi looked helpless. "If only someone would pass by!" Shen Mengyi thought hopefully. At that moment, Lin Tian was rapidly climbing towards the female dormitory. "Thump!" Grabbing the window ledge, Lin Tian instantly exerted force and flipped inside. Scanning left and right, he saw that the hallway was empty; obviously, everyone else was asleep. Lin Tian swept his gaze around and then spotted the restroom at the end of the hallway. And within his line of sight, there was a red silhouette squatting inside. Seeing the silhouette flickering with red light, Lin Tian knew it must be Shen Mengyi. After a moment of thought, Lin Tian cautiously walked over, trying not to make any noise. As Lin Tian slowly advanced into the restroom, a frustrated voice rang out, "It''s frustrating, why does no one come to the restroom? I''ve been almost waiting for ten minutes. Sigh, if it really comes to it, I''ll just have to shout... But that would be so embarrassing!" "Tissues, where on earth are you!" Chapter 140 Coach, Lets Practice Hearing Shen Mengyi''s incessant murmuring, Lin Tian smirked and slowly walked over.As he walked over and gazed at the green partition in front of him, upon hearing the voice inside, Lin Tian was certain that Shen Mengyi was inside! But how could he get the tissue to her! Glancing around, Lin Tian''s gaze landed on the gap in the green partition. Immediately, Lin Tian took a tissue from his pocket and tossed it through the gap. "Tissue, oh tissue! Where are you!" Crouching in the restroom, Shen Mengyi looked frustrated. She propped her chin in her hands, her face expressing helplessness. Just as she was thinking about whether to call out loudly to see if anyone was coming, she suddenly paused and stared blankly ahead. A bunch of white toilet paper suddenly fell from the partition in front of her. What is... Taken aback, Shen Mengyi raised her head and called out to the outside of the partition, "Is anyone there?" Silence! No response at all. "Is anyone there?" Seeing that no one responded, she waited a moment and asked again. Still, no one responded. After hesitating for a while, Shen Mengyi picked up the tissue from the floor, examined it, and then breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, the tissue looked clean. After checking the tissue, Shen Mengyi used it right away; at that moment, she couldn''t care less about anything else. After wiping, Shen Mengyi quickly pulled up her pants and opened the door of the restroom. As soon as she opened the door, she curiously looked around. The area was silent, not a soul in the restroom. "Strange, how did that tissue get here?" Shen Mengyi thought with a tinge of annoyance, then turned to flush the restroom. Meanwhile, the invisible Lin Tian chuckled mischievously. As Shen Mengyi turned around, Lin Tian even caught a glimpse of the pink lace of her underwear peeking out. She had been in such a hurry that she hadn''t adjusted her pants properly. After flushing, Shen Mengyi glanced around the restroom curiously again and loudly asked, "Is anyone there?" Still, not a soul around. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Weird!" Scratching her head, Shen Mengyi walked out of the restroom, puzzled, while muttering softly to herself, "It''s all that damn Lin Tian''s fault, or else none of this would have happened. So annoying, I''ll make him pay next time!" Murmuring to herself, Shen Mengyi walked outside. Hearing Shen Mengyi''s complaints, Lin Tian felt a bit annoyed. What the heck, why am I to blame! I''ll teach you a lesson! With that thought, Lin Tian tiptoed hurriedly after her. "Ah!" Shen Mengyi suddenly screamed, quickly turning around with wide eyes. Covering her butt, Shen Mengyi stared behind her with wide eyes. No one there! No one behind her, completely empty, yet she had distinctly felt someone grab her butt a moment ago. Impossible! Was it a ghost? That thought flashed through Shen Mengyi''s mind instantly, and at the same time, the mysterious appearance of that wad of paper came to mind. Could it really be a ghost? The thought sent a shiver of fear through her, and she quickly turned and hurried away. SMACK SMACK! She was so hasty she almost fell over. Watching Shen Mengyi''s flustered departure, Lin Tian grinned mischievously: "Hehe, that''s for badmouthing me behind my back." Savoring the feel of his earlier mischief, Lin Tian then walked out of the restroom and left through the window. With a bang, he jumped down from the window of the female dormitory. As soon as he landed, Lin Tian submerged his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness, and immediately a synthetic electronic voice rang out: "Super Series Task: The second mini-task of giving Shen Mengyi tissue has been completed, reward 1 Superpower Point." Hearing this, a gleam of pleasure crossed Lin Tian''s eyes: "Not bad, not bad! Another Superpower Point earned, it seems this super task isn''t too hard after all!" Another Superpower Point earned, a spark of excitement in Lin Tian''s eyes, if all super missions were this easy, he wouldn''t mind having a few more. "Another Superpower Point added, making it seven in total now. Not bad at all!" Delighted, he checked his accumulated Superpower Points, then Lin Tian''s consciousness returned to reality, he glanced around and then ran towards his dormitory. Following the same method, cloaked in invisibility, Lin Tian returned to the men''s dormitory. When Lin Tian got back to the dorm room, it hadn''t even been ten minutes since he left. Opening the dorm room door, Lin Tian found Lin Tao still intensely engaged with something at the computer desk. Seeing Lin Tao at this moment, there was a distinctive charm in his eyes, which seemed full of spirit, that confident demeanor completely overturned his usual introverted and low-key aura. Curiously, Lin Tian walked over, glanced from behind Lin Tao, and immediately felt dizzy. Lin Tao''s computer was filled with numbers and codes, incomprehensible to Lin Tian. Curiously glancing at Lin Tao, Lin Tian patted his shoulder and smiled, "Lin Tao, I didn''t realize you were such a computer whiz. What are you doing?" "Writing a program." Lin Tao replied without turning his head, his hands continuing to type away. "Nice, nice!" Lin Tian patted Lin Tao''s shoulder, then yawned sleepily and walked towards his bed. Feeling a bit sleepy... He didn''t think too much about Lin Tao being good with computers. Lying in bed, Lin Tian drowsily brainstormed ideas, and before he knew it, he drifted off to sleep. The next day, Lin Tian and several roommates returned to classroom 514. Chapter 140 Coach, Lets Practice_2 This time was the re-evaluation round of the Style Competition.This time, Lin Tian performed only after all the other contestants had left to keep his act secret, and he did not perform the robot dance in front of everyone again. Seeing Lin Tian''s performance again, even though everyone had seen it the day before, their faces still flickered with a hint of shock. "That''s it, Lin Tian, when you perform on September 6th, your act will be the grand finale that guarantees to stun the whole audience!" one of the judges laughed heartily. Lin Tian just smiled faintly, not saying much. However, Lin Tian noticed that Shen Mengyi did not look very well today; her complexion was somewhat pale, and she even had dark circles under her eyes. Seeing Shen Mengyi like this, Lin Tian thought to himself,"Damn, could it be that she was scared by me and didn''t sleep all night yesterday?" He guessed inwardly, but Lin Tian didn''t do anything; these kinds of things would pass in a few days. Two days later, at six o''clock in the evening, the Freshmen Style Competition started on time. Lin Tian''s act was the second last, serving as one of the grand finale performances. "Thump, Thump!" No sooner had Lin Tian stepped on stage than his unique and rhythmic dance instantly set the whole audience ablaze. And when Lin Tian soared into the air, treading on nothingness, it stunned everyone even more. Ultimately, thanks to Lin Tian''s performance, the atmosphere in the venue reached its peak. Five minutes later, the performance ended, and Lin Tian left the stage. Just as Lin Tian finished his act, a synthetic electronic voice sounded in his mind:"Super Chain Mission: The first task of participating in the Freshman Style Competition and performing an act that leaves Shen Mengyi dumbstruck is completed, reward 1 Supernatural Point!" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief! It was finally over! This mission was finally completed. "I''ve gained another Supernatural Point, adding to the previous seven, I now have eight Supernatural Points. Not bad, not bad!" Lin Tian realized that his Supernatural Points had been accumulating a lot faster lately. "Hmm, if all the super missions are this simple, I wouldn''t mind having a few more." Lin Tian thought, slightly greedy. "Just don''t know what the next minor task will be." Thinking that he had already completed two tasks and there were still eight more to go, Lin Tian pondered. As Lin Tian was reflecting on his superpower, the podium had already started a grand chorus. The grand chorus was the final item of the entire event. Glancing boredly at the grand chorus, Lin Tian mumbled to himself,"Military training starts tomorrow, no more fun!" Wu''an University''s freshmen had a week off at the beginning of the semester to familiarize themselves with the environment, but from the seventh, they would start their military training. "Military training, huh..." Thinking about the military training, Lin Tian smacked his lips, wondering about it. The next day, at six thirty in the morning, Lin Tian''s alarm clock went off. Lin Tian, still groggy, turned off the alarm on his phone and went back to sleep. But just as he was lying down, Lin Tian suddenly realized, sprang up, looked at the three people still sleeping, and shouted, "Guys, get up! It''s time for military training!" Saying this, Lin Tian got up and began putting on his clothes. Lin Tian''s shout woke Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao; both of them were stunned for a moment before hurriedly getting up. By the time Lin Tian had his green military uniform on, he noticed that Guo Rong on Bed No. 2 was still sleeping soundly. Shaking his head in disbelief, Lin Tian walked over and loudly thumped the bed, yelling, "Fatty, wake up!" "Snore~!" In response, Guo Rong only offered rhythmic snores. Speechless, Lin Tian smacked the bed again and shouted, "Wake up!" "Hmm, don''t disturb me, let me sleep a bit longer~!" Guo Rong slapped his hand and then turned over to continue sleeping. "Let it be, don''t call him anymore. Let''s brush our teeth and bring breakfast over." Seeing this, Lin Tao said. "Fine!" Lin Tian shook his head resignedly, and finally turned to leave; it was always Guo Rong who got up the latest in the dormitory. Twenty minutes later, when Lin Tian and the others returned with breakfast, they found Guo Rong still asleep and had to wake him up again, speechlessly. With some effort, five minutes later, Guo Rong finally got up, albeit reluctantly. Seeing Guo Rong''s reluctant look, Lin Tian said exasperatedly, "Might as well not call you Fatty, but Sleep Demon instead!" "Exactly, exactly!" Feng Jiabao, while biting into a pork bun, replied somewhat unclearly, "No matter how much we try to wake him, he doesn''t, and he snores too, definitely a sleep demon!" "Ignorance! You guys don''t understand that sleeping is one of life''s great pleasures!" Guo Rong rolled his eyes at them, yawned, and took his toothbrush to go brush his teeth. Half an hour later, the whole class gathered on the sports field. Standing on the sports field, Lin Tian scanned around and saw a sea of green, all new students dressed in their military uniforms. After a short break, the military training officially began. Initially, everyone was excited, but it didn''t take long for everyone to start getting tired of it. Marching in step, lining up! Just these, and endlessly repeated, the worst part was that it was all under the scorching sun! After two hours of training, there was a chorus of complaints from the class. "Instructor, can we take a break now? We''ve been training for so long!" someone started to complain. "Exactly! Instructor, let''s have a break, please." Hearing this, a chorus of agreement rang out around. "Take a break? We just had a break, you''ve only been training for ten minutes and you want another break already! What''s this!" Instructor Zhong Jian looked disapprovingly at these college students. He thought they were too pampered. "We are tired, we''ve been training for so long, and the sun is so harsh! Instructor, please let us rest a bit more!" Immediately, a girl from the class cooed pleadingly. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 140 Coach, Lets Practice_3 "No more nonsense, or you''ll be standing as punishment!""Really, what''s with the attitude!" A girl muttered under her breath, clearly annoyed. Glancing at the girl, Zhong Jian said, "I can give you all a chance." "What?" Upon hearing this, everyone''s eyes lit up with anticipation. His gaze swept over these hopeful faces, and Zhong Jian slowly continued, "As long as one of you can beat me, I''ll let you rest for half an hour." "Really?" The crowd was stunned, but after glancing at Zhong Jian''s build, someone immediately cried out in despair, "Coach, you''re trained in this, who could possibly beat you!" "You can team up, two against one." Zhong Jian said indifferently after scanning the group of students. "Two people? Really?" A wave of excited voices rose from the crowd. "Stop with the nonsense. If you want a try, then come on up." Zhong Jian swept his gaze over the students impassively. Before long, two students who were over 1.8 meters tall stepped forward. Both students were among the stronger-looking boys in the class, and Zhong Jian was also 1.8 meters tall. After scanning the two of them, Zhong Jian said, "Let''s head over to the grass." They then made their way to the grass, surrounded by their excited classmates. Standing firm on the grass, Zhong Jian said expressionlessly, "Come at me with your attack, don''t hold back!" Despite Zhong Jian''s words, the two students still held back, fearing they might injure him. But then... Slap, slap! With a swift leg sweep and a shove of his arm, Zhong Jian knocked both students to the ground in an instant. Glancing at them impassively, Zhong Jian said, "I told you not to hold back!" "Let''s go again!" the two students protested, not convinced, and got up to challenge him once more. But the result was the same! In just a few moves, Zhong Jian had the two on the ground again, and it was evident he hadn''t even let them get a scratch on him, clearly holding back. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this, all the students fell silent. After that, a few more students stepped forward to challenge him, not willing to accept defeat. But the following rounds ended even more swiftly than the first. This time, the students were truly lost for words. "The instructor is so formidable. Isn''t there anyone in the class who can beat him?" While watching, Lin Tian suddenly heard a soft voice from the girl in front of him. The voice was very pleasant and gentle. Glancing at the girl, Lin Tian recognized her; there was no help for itshe was the prettiest girl in the class. Lin Tian''s class unanimously acknowledged belle, Lin Tingting. "Tingting, why don''t you go up and use your ''Beauty Trap''?" At that moment, a girl beside her said teasingly. "What nonsense are you talking about!" Lin Tingting glared at the girl and then looked at Zhong Jian, thinking to herself, "The instructor is really formidable. Could it be that no two students in the class can beat him? It would be nice if someone could defeat him; I really would like to rest a bit longer." As Lin Tingting was entertaining this thought, Lin Tian stiffened behind her, his expression turning into one of surprise. At the same time, a synthesized electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Realize Lin Tingting''s wish to rest, defeat instructor Zhong Jian. Reward: One Superpower Point." A mission, a mission has come! Lin Tian glanced over and indeed saw the mission''s red light twinkling on Lin Tingting. Lin Tian shook his head speechlessly, thinking how a mission could come at any time. While Lin Tian was still in a daze, Zhong Jian saw that no one else was coming forward, so he clapped his hands and shouted, "Since you''ve lost the bet, you better train obediently. I''ve decided to postpone the next break by twenty minutes." "Wow, no way!" Read new chapters at empire "Coach, you''re too harsh!" ... The scene erupted with groans of despair. "Wait!" Just as the students were lamenting, a loud cry suddenly cut through the air. At the sound, everyone turned in surprise toward where it originated. Lin Tingting also turned her head curiously, and then she saw Lin Tian. With a slight smile towards Lin Tingting, Lin Tian slowly stepped forward. As Lin Tian stepped out, the students automatically made way for him. Approaching Zhong Jian, Lin Tian raised his head to look at him and said, "Coach, let''s have a go." Frowning, Zhong Jian glanced at Lin Tian and asked with some confusion, "Just you alone?" "Right!" Lin Tian calmly nodded his head. "I suggest you find another person to join you!" Zhong Jian said, looking indifferently at Lin Tian. "No need, I''m enough by myself!" Lin Tian replied, and proceeded to take off his shirt, revealing his well-defined eight-pack abs. "Wow~!" Seeing Lin Tian''s chiseled abs, a chorus of gasps echoed through the crowd. Among the crowd, Feng Jiabao looked at Lin Tian jealously, "This guy is showing off again, what''s there to flaunt, taking off his shirt!" "Exactly, exactly! Does he even look as good as me!" Guo Rong also said impatiently, glancing at Lin Tian, then touching his own round belly with a look of resentment. Seeing Lin Tian''s sturdy muscles, Zhong Jian was taken aback, then shook his head: "Having a good physique isn''t everything!" "I believe I can do it!" Lin Tian stated softly. "Is that so? Alright then, go ahead and make your move." Zhong Jian said calmly, not taking Lin Tian seriously. "Really? Then here I come!" Lin Tian said with a grin. "Enough talk!" Zhong Jian said, growing impatient. "Here I go!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, his muscles tightened, and he lunged forward. "Hey!" Lin Tian shouted loudly Bang! Eyes widened! What followed was a scene that left all the students wide-eyed and flabbergasted; they could never have expected what happened next... Chapter 141 Stop And the next scene left all the students with their eyes wide open, utterly incredulous; they never saw this coming...Down! Zhong Jian was surprisingly brought down easily by Lin Tian! Zhong Jian didn''t even have time to react. Fast! Lin Tian was too quick! Zhong Jian hadn''t even recovered his wits when he was brought to the ground by a sweep of Lin Tian''s foot. "Yay!" After being stunned for a moment, a chorus of gasps erupted from the crowd. Zhong Jian lay there somewhat dazed, still not quite grasping what had happened... After a moment, Zhong Jian snapped out of it, and with a carp''s flip, he sprang to his feet, then, locking eyes with Lin Tian, he spoke, "That doesn''t count, let''s go again." "Hey, instructor! That''s not fair, you can''t just deny it!" "Exactly, exactly!" The students expressed their dissatisfaction upon hearing Zhong Jian''s words. "It''s fine!" Lin Tian waved his hand, quieting the students'' shouts, and then looked at Zhong Jian calmly, "Handling him is just a matter of minutes!" Stunned! Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, all the students were taken aback. Lin Tian''s statement was brimming with arrogance! But Feng Jiabao and the others were annoyed and muttered to themselves while watching Lin Tian, "Showing off again!" "That''s right, that''s right! And not including me in the act!" Seeing Lin Tian''s demeanor, Guo Rong also felt annoyed. Looking at Lin Tian, his eyes nearly burst with envy. Zhong Jian was startled by Lin Tian''s words, a flash of anger crossing his mind! Arrogant! This kid is too arrogant! Zhong Jian didn''t think he was inferior to Lin Tian; he just believed he was too careless before and that gave Lin Tian an opening. Shrugging his shoulders and twisting his neck, Zhong Jian gave Lin Tian a serious look, "I''d like to see how you''re going to ''handle me in minutes''!" Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian gestured with a hook of his finger, "Come on!" Narrowing his eyes, Zhong Jian took a quick step forward, bellowed, and swung his fist! Whoosh! Zhong Jian''s punch was both fast and fierce, aimed straight at Lin Tian''s abdomen! His punch was strong and powerful, and Zhong Jian had full confidence in this all-out punch. He might not be able to deliver such a punch again. Slap! A crisp sound followed, and Zhong Jian was taken aback. He looked down at his fist in disbelief. Blocked! Zhong Jian''s seemingly ferocious punch was casually blocked with a palm by Lin Tian. Most importantly, his punch didn''t move Lin Tian''s body in the slightest! How is this possible! Zhong Jian''s eyes bulged, disbelief written all over his face. "Hey!" While Zhong Jian was still in shock, Lin Tian suddenly stepped forward, closing the distance, and shrugged his shoulder. Bam! Then, a huge force entered Zhong Jian''s body, sending him flying backward. Smack! Zhong Jian hit the ground, the severe impact leaving him unable to catch his breath. After a pause, the area erupted with enthusiastic cheers. Especially the girls, all of them staring at Lin Tian with shining eyes. Not just men like to look at women with good figures; women also like men with good physiques. Lin Tian''s physique was undeniably perfect, and most importantly, Lin Tian knew how to fight. Read exclusive adventures at empire So cool! Many girls began to see stars in their eyes while looking at Lin Tian. Glancing at the fallen Zhong Jian, Lin Tian took a step forward, bent down, and extended his hand. By then, Zhong Jian had recovered his composure and, seeing Lin Tian''s outstretched hand, reached out and grasped it firmly. With Lin Tian''s help, Zhong Jian stood up. "You''ve lost, coach!" Lin Tian looked at Zhong Jian with a beaming smile. "Not bad, kid, you''ve got some serious skills!" Zhong Jian patted Lin Tian''s shoulder, his face filled with surprise as he looked at him. "Not too shabby," Lin Tian smiled lightly, nodded slightly, then turned around, bent down to pick up the clothes on the ground, and put them back on. After a glance at Lin Tian, Zhong Jian turned his head to the rest of the class and shouted, "A bet''s a bet; I lost. You guys get a half-hour break!" "Yay!" Excited screams filled the venue. Hearing the noise here, students from other classes curiously looked over to see what had happened. "Lin Tian, you have such a great body, how do you work out?" As soon as they got a break, many girls surrounded Lin Tian, looking at him excitedly. "Just fine, I exercise occasionally!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile to the circle of girls around him. He had never been treated like this before. Of course, taking off his shirt just now was his way of showing off. "Can I... can I touch your muscles?" A girl shyly looked at Lin Tian. As she spoke, her face turned red, and she seemed hardly able to look at Lin Tian. Hearing this, Lin Tian was also taken aback; this girl was quite bold. But after a moment''s pause, Lin Tian responded with a smile, "It''s fine, you can touch, but just a touch!" Lin Tian didn''t mind, and he even enjoyed it. Being amidst all the flowers had once been his dream. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s consent, the girl mustered her courage, reached out her hand, and curiously felt Lin Tian''s muscles through his clothes. Bulging, firm... "So firm!" the girl exclaimed in surprise, her face showing a hint of excitement. "Really? I want to feel too!" Seeing someone lead the way, other girls became bolder, and another girl reached out her hand. "I want to feel as well!" And then another girl came over. In an instant, Lin Tian''s abdomen was covered by the small hands of several girls. Don''t think that only men are lustful; women are too, except they''re usually enveloped by something called restraint. But now, seeing so many people doing it, they naturally didn''t care. Being touched by so many hands was a sensation Lin Tian had never experienced before. Seeing this, Feng Jiabao, who considered himself handsome, felt annoyed. He then shouted in a girlish, coquettish voice, "I want to touch too!" Hearing his weird voice, Lin Tian instantly got goosebumps, and seeing his hands reaching over, Lin Tian quickly slapped them away: "Get lost, no touching!" "Why can they touch!" Feng Jiabao protested! "They''re girls!" Lin Tian gave him a glance. "Nuns get to touch, so why can''t monks!" Feng Jiabao''s eyes bulged, and then he turned to the male students behind him and yelled, "Brothers, go for it!" Several boys then lunged towards Lin Tian, and seeing this, other students also came over to join in the fun. "Damn it!" Lin Tian screamed. In a flash, there was laughter and merrymaking. So the half-hour passed in jest and play. After half an hour, the training resumed. The following week was filled with military training, which was tedious and boring. However, over the course of the week, the students developed a deep friendship with Zhong Jian. Zhong Jian, although strict during training, was actually a very easygoing person in private. At the same time, through a week of being together, the classmates became acquainted with one another. They were at least familiar faces to each other now. A week later, the military training ended. As soon as it was over, Guo Rong let out a big sigh of relief and shouted, "Brothers, let''s get some action!" "Great! Let''s go after dinner!" Feng Jiabao agreed. They were all too tired from a week of military training and hadn''t been to an internet caf. "Let''s go, eat first, then head over after dinner!" Guo Rong roared. By the time the four of them had finished eating, it was already five in the afternoon. They grabbed their IDs and headed straight for the internet caf outside the campus. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As soon as they booted up their computers, the four immediately put on their headphones and went all out. Whoosh whoosh! Lin Tian''s hand moved the mouse with intense focus. Smack! Lin Tian instantly took out an opposing sniper. "Nice shot!" Guo Rong''s shout came from beside him. Lin Tian chuckled, moving his mouse to find the next target, when suddenly, there was a loud bang. The sudden noise startled Lin Tian, and he reflexively took off his headphones, looking up and forward. The startling thud not only attracted Lin Tian''s attention but even drew the attention of everyone in the internet caf. Lin Tian glanced over and saw seven or eight thugs beating up someone. After a quick look at the person, Lin Tian immediately recognized the student identity of the beaten individual. This person must be from Wu''an University. "Damn! How dare you hit on my girlfriend, I won''t let you off easy!" A youth with a blue dragon tattoo on his arm kicked the student fiercely! His kick sent the student tumbling to the ground! Bang bang! The others also extended their feet and kicked him viciously! Bang! Suddenly, one of them lifted a chair from the internet caf and smashed it down hard on the student''s body. Although the student had wanted to fight back, he was quickly struck down. Bang bang, in a flurry of punches and kicks, and in just a few seconds, Lin Tian saw fresh red blood starting to appear on the ground. The injuries to the student were clearly not light. "Stop! Don''t hit anymore!" After a moment of shock, a girl suddenly ran over. Lin Tian glanced at the girl and was taken aback. He recognized her; she was the cashier of this internet caf. What was she doing running over now? "Keep hitting him, if we don''t teach this kid a lesson, he won''t learn his place!" But nobody paid any attention to the girl. Wang Fangfang saw the boy lying on the ground, blood flowing out, and suddenly panicked. She shouted at the bullies, "Stop hitting him, or I''ll call the police!" "Call the police, call your mom!" Upon hearing this, the already furious man slapped her right away. Smack! With a slap, Wang Fangfang''s face instantly bore a bright red handprint. He coolly surveyed the crowd of onlookers, his face grim as he said, "Whoever meddles, I''ll kill you!" The man''s ominous gaze made everyone flinch. No one dared! Absolutely no one dared to interfere! It was obvious at a glance that the man was not a do-gooder, and with so many of them, intervening was like throwing oneself into a beating, even risking having to pay for one''s own medical expenses if injured. There was simply nobody who bothered! With her hand covering the hot sting of her cheek, Wang Fangfang was close to tears from frustration. Humiliation! She had never been hit in the face before in her entire life! The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. At the same time, she desperately wished someone would stand up and defeat these people, just like in the movies! But that was impossible! She knew that movies were just movies, and reality could never be the same! Feeling wronged, all she could do was cover her cheek, wanting to cry from the injustice. Just then, Lin Tian''s expression paused, and suddenly a synthetic electronic voice echoed in his mind: "Mission: Help Wang Fangfang teach the bullies a lesson. Mission reward: one Supernatural Point." As the mission''s voice echoed, Lin Tian immediately saw a red glow flickering around Wang Fangfang. That was the light of the mission. Chapter 142 Delivering Umbrella Mission Lin Tian was momentarily stunned before quickly regaining his senses, he stepped forward and shouted, "Stop!""Stop!" The sudden voice made everyone pause abruptly. Wang Fangfang, covering her cheeks in shock, looked up in disbelief. Was someone actually standing up for her? Seeing Lin Tian stepping forward, the onlooking students were also taken aback. Upon seeing Lin Tian, these students silently cursed him for being a fool. Who would dare to intervene at such a time if not a fool? Wasn''t he just asking for trouble? Lin Tian''s sudden appearance also startled the attackers slightly; after a pause, two of them with malevolent expressions charged swiftly at Lin Tian. "Mind your own business!" one of them yelled angrily as he threw a punch at Lin Tian''s head. Whoosh! The fist moved swiftly, bringing a burst of air with it. Whoosh! Another person kicked at Lin Tian! Seeing this scene, the spectators shook their heads disapprovingly. To court death is to meet death! Lin Tian was obviously courting death by intervening at this time. However, surprisingly, the next moment made everyone''s jaw drop. Whoosh! Lin Tian casually dodged a punch by tilting his head and immediately threw a punch back! Bang! His solid punch landed squarely on the opponent''s chest, sending him flying backwards. Smack! At the same time, Lin Tian lifted his leg, clashing it against the other person''s kick; instantly, that person felt a tremendous force transmit through his leg, making him involuntarily step back. Bang Bang! He tumbled to the ground, his body crashing into chairs scattered on the floor. "Hmph!" Lin Tian snorted coldly and quickly advanced towards them as they were still dazed. One punch per person! One kick per person! In just a few seconds, people were sprawled across the ground! Done! The bullies, who had been acting mighty just moments ago, were instantly subdued by Lin Tian; they hadn''t even managed to inflict the slightest injury on him. Frozen! Seeing this scene, everyone was dumbfounded. They had anticipated a scene where Lin Tian would be beaten up! But, but the reality turned out to be... Unexpected, it was indeed shocking! Clutching her cheek, Wang Fangfang gazed at Lin Tian in disbelief. Someone had really showed up? And just like in the movies, the suddenly appearing hero had defeated the villains! This, was this real? As Wang Fangfang was still stunned, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Task to help Wang Fangfang teach the bullies a lesson is completed, reward: one Supernatural Point." Completed! Upon hearing this notification, a trace of joy flickered across Lin Tian''s eyes. Having completed the task, Lin Tian decided not to linger, so he turned to the onlooking students and said, "Someone call the police, and also, could someone please call an ambulance." After speaking, Lin Tian glanced at his three equally stunned roommates, tilted his head and said, "Let''s go!" As he was leaving, passing by Wang Fangfang, Lin Tian paused and smiled at her, "Be more careful in the future, don''t always jump into situations." Wang Fangfang, still in a daze, watched Lin Tian leave, and even after he had gone, she remained lost in thought. As they walked out of the internet caf, his roommates looked at Lin Tian in amazement, Feng Jiabao especially, who exclaimed loudly, "Damn! Lin Tian, are you from outer space? That was awesome!" "Exactly, exactly, do you know Martial World secrets? Give me a few books!" Guo Rong also shouted excitedly. "I..." Lin Tian was about to speak, but suddenly, he looked up at the pitch-black sky. Drip-drop! A cold raindrop suddenly fell on Lin Tian''s cheek. Whirrr! Suddenly, a heavy downpour fell from the sky. "Damn, no way, it''s raining now!" The sudden rain elicited surprised shouts from the group. The summer rain came abruptly and was a downpour. "Hurry, let''s take shelter at the security office!" The four of them were close to the school''s security office, so they quickly ran towards it. When the four of them ran into the guardhouse, the rain from the sky intensified, as if someone upstairs had dumped a large bucket of water. "Damn! This rain is so sudden!" After entering the guardhouse, Feng Jiabao continued to complain while shaking his wet clothes. Even though they had run inside, the rain had been so sudden that some of their clothes were still wet. "Yeah, it''s too sudden." Lin Tian looked at the dark sky and was speechless. This rain was too abrupt. "Who knows when it''s going to stop," Lin Tao said, looking at the heavy rain pouring outside. "I don''t think it will stop anytime soon, it''s too heavy!" Guo Rong said helplessly. "I..." Lin Tian was about to say something when suddenly, an electronic synthesized voice rang in his mind: "Super Chain Mission: The third task: Deliver an umbrella to Shen Mengyi hiding from the rain. Task reward: one Supernatural Point. Task penalty: minus two Supernatural Points. Note: This task must be completed within five minutes; failure to do so will result in failure of the task!" "Damn!" Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian suddenly cursed. Such a scam! Asking me to deliver an umbrella in this heavy rain? And within five minutes? What''s the deal? After being stunned for a moment, Lin Tian had no time to complain and immediately asked the guard in the guardhouse if he had an umbrella, to which the answer was no. Having no choice, Lin Tian quickly told his buddies and then hurried outside. "Hey!" Seeing Lin Tian rush out, Feng Jiabao was shocked and reached out to call him, but Lin Tian had disappeared in the blink of an eye. "What is he doing?" Turning his head, Feng Jiabao stared blankly at his two roommates. Lin Tao pushed his glasses up on the bridge of his nose and said calmly, "He must be crazy!" "Right!" The two roommates nodded in agreement. Unaware of his three roommates bad-mouthing him, Lin Tian was desperately running towards his dormitory at that moment! Huff, huff! Lin Tian was sprinting fast! The rain was so heavy that his clothes were soaked within seconds of stepping outside, but Lin Tian could no longer care about that and just sprinted as fast as he could. It took Lin Tian a minute to reach his dorm and grab an umbrella, and instantly he was off running in the direction where Shen Mengyi was. In Lin Tian''s eyes, a figure flashing red light was ahead, and judging by the location, it seemed to be at the gym. Huff! Holding the umbrella, Lin Tian sprinted through the rainy night, heading towards the gym. At the gym, Shen Mengyi and her roommate Yang Li were standing on the steps taking shelter from the rain. "This rain is just too heavy!" Yang Li said, looking at the pouring rain outside. "Yeah, so sudden!" Shen Mengyi also looked a bit helpless. "Who knows when it will stop," Yang Li said, lying back and looking at the dark sky. "It might take a while," Shen Mengyi said, listening to the pitter-patter sounds of the raindrops nearby. "If someone would bring us an umbrella now, that would be great," Yang Li said hopefully. "How could that happen!" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes and said, "With such heavy rain, no one would come to deliver an umbrella, and even if someone was willing, it''s too much to ask. They would also get soaked." "Maybe someone sees that the beauty of Shen University needs an umbrella, and they might brave the rain to bring it!" Yang Li teased Shen Mengyi with a giggle. "Stop talking nonsense, it''s impossible!" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes again. "Eh? Look, what''s that?" Suddenly, Yang Li pointed ahead in surprise. Following the direction of Yang Li''s finger, Shen Mengyi looked and, aided by some dim street lamps, soon saw a person sprinting fast in the rain, seemingly coming their way. "What is he doing? Why doesn''t he take shelter from the rain?" Yang Li also saw the man running through the rain. "He probably couldn''t find shelter in time! The rain was too sudden!" Shen Mengyi guessed. The man was fast, and in a blink of an eye, aided by the dim streetlights, they could see more clearly as Lin Tian ran closer, and they suddenly saw the umbrella in Lin Tian''s hand. Seeing the umbrella in Lin Tian''s hand left them both stunned. Huff, huff! At that moment, Lin Tian was sprinting towards Shen Mengyi! Seeing Lin Tian rushing over, Yang Li was stunned; she turned her head to look at Shen Mengyi, wondering if it was really happening... Lin Tian was fast, and before Yang Li could react, Lin Tian had already run up to them. Huff, huff! Gasping for breath and taking a moment to rest, Lin Tian looked at the dazed Shen Mengyi, extended his hand with the drenched umbrella and said, "Here, for you!" Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian, soaked to the skin like a drowned rat, and was too stunned to move. Drip, drip! Droplets of rain left on the umbrella started to fall to the ground. The scene was silent, except for the sound of the falling rain. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a pause, Yang Li suddenly exclaimed, "My god, someone really did come to bring an umbrella?" She was truly astonished! Continue reading stories on empire Astonished, Shen Mengyi subconsciously accepted the umbrella, then looked somewhat dazedly at Lin Tian and managed, "You... " Just as Shen Mengyi took the umbrella, an electronic synthesized voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super Chain Mission: The third task of delivering an umbrella to Shen Mengyi is completed. Task reward: one Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief. "Whew!" He breathed out deeply and, looking at the somewhat stunned Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian joked, "So, beauty, are you touched? How about a kiss then?" With that, Lin Tian cheekily moved his face closer. Chapter 143 Who Still Eats Candy! "What''s wrong, beauty? Moved by my gesture? Then how about a kiss?" Saying that, Lin Tian approached with a grin on his face.Shen Mengyi had been genuinely touched, but seeing Lin Tian''s smug expression, her moment of sentimentality disappeared, and with an irritated expression, she pushed his face away, snapping, "Get lost!" "Uh..." Lin Tian''s face was pushed away, leaving him speechless. He gave her a glance and pouted, "That''s no way to treat someone!" With a helpless shake of his head and a shrug, Lin Tian said with resignation, "Alright then, if the goddess doesn''t appreciate it, I''ll just let it be!" With that, Lin Tian turned around and ran off into the rainy night. The rain poured down outside, and Lin Tian just dashed into it, instantly disappearing from view. "You..." Shen Mengyi was startled, reaching out as if to say something, but Lin Tian was too fast and vanished in the blink of an eye, leaving her hand frozen mid-air, her face in a daze. After a moment of stunned silence, Yang Li reacted, looking at Shen Mengyi with an exaggerated expression and exclaimed, "Wow, Mengyi, could this be true love? Braving the wind and the rain for you, and then leaving without expecting anything in return! That''s just too dramatic. "Stop it, you''re making a fuss over nothing!" Shen Mengyi shot her a look before turning back to gaze at the driving rain outside. Looking at where Lin Tian had disappeared, a glimmer of confusion flashed in Shen Mengyi''s eyes. How did he know I was here? And he even came over in such heavy rain to bring an umbrella... At that moment, Shen Mengyi truly felt perplexed, and at the same time, her heart began to feel a touch of fondness for Lin Tian. Her previous dislike for Lin Tian''s cheeky demeanor didn''t seem so strong anymore. This strategy would likely touch any girl''s heart, and even if it didn''t, it would still leave a positive impression. Meanwhile, Lin Tian didn''t have time to ponder over what Shen Mengyi might be thinking. He was just running desperately back to his dorm. There was no helping it; the rain was too heavy, soaking him through. It was best to get back to the dorm and change clothes quickly. Back in the dorm, Lin Tian changed out of his wet clothes in a flash and took a quick shower. After he had showered and dressed, he realized that the rain had suddenly stopped outside. Looking at the rain that had stopped as abruptly as it started, Lin Tian was at a loss for words: "This rain came suddenly and left just as suddenly. Typical summer weather; changeable at a moment''s notice." After changing clothes and watching TV for a while, Lin Tian''s three roommates returned. As soon as they arrived, they surrounded Lin Tian. Guo Rong''s small eyes widened as much as they could, and he looked at Lin Tian in amazement, "Lin Tian, what was that about? Have you gone mad?" Giving him a disdainful look, Lin Tian responded indifferently, "What do you know? I was off winning the heart of a goddess!" "Come on, cut it out, what exactly happened?" Feng Jiabao yelled. Lin Tian gave them a bored glance, not deigning to respond And so amid their playful banter and teasing, the day passed, and night fell, with everyone eventually drifting off to sleep. Lying in bed, Lin Tian immersed his consciousness into his Sea of Consciousness. As his awareness entered the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian immediately set his gaze upon the droplets of golden Supernatural Points floating above. "One, two..." Counting them, his eyes gleaming with excitement, "Ten! Finally gathered ten Supernatural Points." After so long, Lin Tian had finally amassed another ten Supernatural Points. Ten Supernatural Points marked an important milestone in the Supernatural Ability System. With ten Supernatural Points, Lin Tian could create a brand new superpower or, by spending ten points, he could upgrade one of his existing abilities. Currently, all of Lin Tian''s abilities were at their lowest level, but he intended to eventually upgrade all of them to high-level. However, this time Lin Tian didn''t want to use those ten Supernatural Points to create a new ability, nor did he want to upgrade his existing ones. He intended to exchange one of his existing superpowers. With that thought, Lin Tian immediately summoned the Supernatural Ability menu. His eyes swept over the menu and came to rest on one particular superpower: "Level 1 Flight (Can fly up to 100 meters high, at a maximum speed of 20m/s). Requires ten Supernatural Points to exchange." Flight! That was the ability Lin Tian had longed for. Truth be told, Lin Tian had wanted to exchange for this ability from the very beginning, but never had the opportunity. But now, he finally had his chance. Flight! It had always been Lin Tian''s dream. And this wasn''t the pathetic Levitation Technique that could only hover and not truly fly. He glanced at the superpower and without a moment''s hesitation, went for the exchange. As Lin Tian''s mind moved, the ten golden Supernatural Points floating in his Sea of Consciousness disappeared. At the same time, he felt a warm current surge through his body, quickly vanishing. Lin Tian knew he had successfully exchanged his superpower. After lying in bed for a while, unable to contain his excitement, Lin Tian got up and left the dorm room. He made sure no one was around at the dorm staircase before activating his thought, and instantly became invisible. With invisibility in place, Lin Tian glanced at the window in front of him and commanded with his mind. Fly! Whoosh! Lin Tian''s body suddenly took to the air! Swoosh! Like a cannonball being fired, he flew out of the window with a whoosh. Initially, Lin Tian wasn''t very adept at controlling his flight, but he quickly got the hang of it. Turning, flying backward, 360-degree rotations, diving, making sharp turnshe tried every trick! Whoosh, whoosh! Because of the high speed, his clothes rustled loudly, and gusts of cold wind brushed against Lin Tian''s skin. The air was refreshingly clear after the rain. Lin Tian lifted his head, closed his eyes, spread his arms, and soared upwards... He thoroughly enjoyed the rush of flying at high speed! An entire hour later, Lin Tian finally returned to the dormitory. Even so, when Lin Tian came back, there was still some excitement on his face. Flying, so cool! With a heart full of excitement, Lin Tian fell into a deep slumber. There were no further conversations that night. The next day, Lin Tian got up at 7:30 a.m. It was the first day of classes, and although it was still early, Lin Tian didn''t want to be late. As soon as he got up, Lin Tian shouted, "Wake up!" Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao both got up groggily. Meanwhile, the hefty Guo Rong was still fast asleep, snoring loudly. "Sleeping demon, wake up!" Lin Tian glanced at him and shouted loudly. "Huh hm~!" In response to Lin Tian, rhythmic snores came back in answer. "Forget it, don''t call him. He won''t wake up now!" Lin Tao said, yawning and getting out of bed. Lin Tian helplessly shook his head after giving Guo Rong another speechless glance. The following five days were spent going to classes. During these five days, Lin Tian''s life was very peaceful. Lin Tian didn''t receive any tasks this week, and his days went by calmly. However, each night he would secretly go out to practice his flying ability. He really enjoyed the thrill of flying. Before he knew it, five days had passed, and tomorrow was Saturday, a school holiday. As soon as classes ended, Guo Rong returned to the dormitory and exclaimed, "We have a holiday tomorrow! By the way, guys, shall we go play League of Legends tomorrow?" "I''m down!" Feng Jiabao nodded indifferently. "I don''t mind," said Lin Tao nonchalantly. "Uh..." After pondering for a moment, Lin Tian also nodded, "Sure, let''s go." Originally, Lin Tian planned to hang out with Bu Mengting today, but she had gone back to the city. Hence, with nothing else to do, he didn''t mind either. On Saturday, the four of them spent the whole day playing video games at the internet caf. The next day, before even getting out of bed, Lin Tian heard his cellphone ring. "Hello?" Lin Tian answered the phone, still half-asleep. "Big dummy, wake up!" As soon as the call connected, Li Xiaomeng''s shrieking voice came through. "Uh..." Lin Tian was taken aback, confusion flashing in his eyes. After a pause, he said, "Xiaomeng?" "Yes, hurry up and get out of bed. I''m about to visit your dormitory!" Li Xiaomeng exclaimed from the other end of the line. "What? You''re coming over?" Lin Tian was caught off guard. "What, you''re not welcoming me? Do you need to be taught a lesson?" Li Xiaomeng''s snort was heard through the phone. Hearing this, Lin Tian broke out into a cold sweat on his forehead and awkwardly chuckled, "Not at all, not at all! Welcome, welcome, a warm welcome." "Then get up quickly. I''ll be there soon, hmph! Sister, wait for me." After saying that, Li Xiaomeng''s voice could be heard calling someone before the call ended with a click. Looking at the disconnected call, Lin Tian shook his head helplessly with a speechless expression, "Why has this little ancestor come now?" Helplessly putting down his phone, Lin Tian got up and seeing his three roommates still asleep, he yelled, "Everyone, get up! We have a beauty coming to visit our dorm!" "Who, who? Where''s the beauty?" Surprisingly, upon hearing this, Guo Rong instantly got up, his eyes wide open. "Uh..." Seeing this, Lin Tian was stunned. This is illogical! The big guy actually woke up? "Sleeping demon, did you take the wrong pills today?" Lin Tian asked, still somewhat dazed as he looked at him. "Beauty? Where''s the beauty? No beauty, I''m going back to sleep!" Guo Rong looked around groggily for a moment before promptly returning to his slumber. "..." Lin Tian was at a loss for words. After a moment of bewilderment, Lin Tian woke up the others. Upon hearing that Bu Mengting would be visiting, all four of them tidied up the dorm, cleaning up the mess. They hid away instant noodle cups, stinky socks, underwear, and everything else. After tidying up and washing up, not long after, Bu Mengting arrived with Li Xiaomeng in tow. That''s how it was in school: it was easy for girls to enter boys'' dorms, but for boys to enter girls'' dorms, it was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. After glancing around Lin Tian''s dorm, Bu Mengting showed a sweet smile, "Your dorm is quite clean, isn''t it!" "Not at all, not at all, it''s just okay!" Lin Tian replied with an embarrassed smile. "Sis-in-law is here, welcome, welcome!" Guo Rong greeted Bu Mengting with a wide smile. "Hey! Haha!" Suddenly, Li Xiaomeng popped out from behind Bu Mengting, with a triumphant laugh. "Huh?" Stunned for a moment, Guo Rong stared at Li Xiaomeng somewhat blankly. Li Xiaomeng ignored Guo Rong and grinned at Lin Tian, "Brother-in-law, did you miss me?" "Miss you? Of course, I did!" Lin Tian wouldn''t dare say otherwise. Then Bu Mengting and Li Xiaomeng sat down in Lin Tian''s dorm to chat. However, Li Xiaomeng wasn''t the quiet type C she hopped around everywhere. What Lin Tian didn''t know was that since Li Xiaomeng''s arrival, Guo Rong had been distracted, sneakily eying Li Xiaomeng with an infatuated gaze. "I''m going out for a walk!" Feeling bored, Li Xiaomeng soon left the dorm. Lin Tian didn''t pay much attention to her departure. Watching Li Xiaomeng go out, Guo Rong hesitated before taking a lollipop he had bought the day before from his drawer. After thinking it over, he followed her out. After exiting the dorm, Guo Rong looked around and called out to Li Xiaomeng. "What is it?" Li Xiaomeng glanced up at the tall, hefty guy. "II want to offer you some candy!" Guo Rong said, nervously and shyly handing over the lollipop he was holding to Li Xiaomeng. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the lollipop handed to her, Li Xiaomeng was taken aback for a moment. Chapter 144 Seven Hundred "A whole night for 700?" Guo Rong looked somewhat foolishly at Li Xiaomeng."Of course!" Li Xiaomeng tossed her head, her face full of disdain, "So, tell me, do you want it or not!" "Really... really?" Guo Rong looked at Li Xiaomeng with a stunned expression, still struggling to accept the reality. "You are so annoying, just decide already, otherwise forget it! I''m leaving!" With a turn of her head and a disdainful glance at Guo Rong, Li Xiaomeng walked away. As he watched Li Xiaomeng turn to leave, Guo Rong was stunned for a moment, then quickly reached out and called out, "Really, really a whole night for 700?" As he spoke, Guo Rong eyed Li Xiaomeng up and down with disbelief. He couldn''t believe such an innocent-looking girl could actually say such things. "Of course, old man, you''re out of touch!" Li Xiaomeng sized up Guo Rong in return, her lips curling into a disdainful smile, "You don''t even have 700, do you!" "No, I do!" Guo Rong''s face turned red and he spoke somewhat nervously and hurriedly. He couldn''t relax in front of Li Xiaomeng. Taking a deep breath, Guo Rong gritted his teeth, "It really can be done..." "First, give me the money!" Li Xiaomeng shook her foot, her thumb and index finger rubbing together clearly indicating her meaning. "What if someone finds out?" Although he really wanted it, Guo Rong hesitated at that moment. "What''s there to be afraid of? If you don''t tell and I don''t tell, who would know! It''s not my first time doing this!" Li Xiaomeng gave Guo Rong a disdainful glare, looking at him as if he were a country bumpkin. Not... not her first time? Hearing this, Guo Rong was shocked again. Damn, are kids these days so open? After a moment''s pause, looking at Li Xiaomeng''s petite body, Guo Rong''s heart swayed once more, consoling himself, "No big deal, no big deal, it''s not my first time either, no big deal!" After reassuring himself, Guo Rong felt much calmer and then said to Li Xiaomeng, "Then let''s go..." "First, give me the money, then we can get a room!" Li Xiaomeng cut him off impatiently. "Right now?" Guo Rong was startled. "What did you think?" Li Xiaomeng rolled her eyes at him and said exasperated, "I have class tomorrow, I don''t have much time!" "Well, okay then! But those guys..." Guo Rong gestured towards Lin Tian and the others in the dorm. "No worries, I can handle that, just pay the money!" Li Xiaomeng confidently said. "Alright then." By that time, Guo Rong was spellbound by lust, no longer thinking too much. Back in the dormitory, Li Xiaomeng shouted, "I''m gonna show this chubby big brother around the school, be back later!" "Huh?" Lin Tian glanced at Li Xiaomeng, noticing a sly sparkle in her large eyes, as if she was plotting something. But Lin Tian didn''t care much, knowing that Li Xiaomeng was never one to stay quiet. He didn''t think too much about it. The others didn''t object either. So, Guo Rong and Li Xiaomeng left the dormitory together and headed for the school''s ATM. Standing in front of the ATM with his bank card, Guo Rong suddenly hesitated. 700 was nearly half his monthly food expenses. This... But the thought of Li Xiaomeng''s graceful body made his heart surge with heat. He gritted his teeth and withdrew 800. Leaving a hundred to pay for the room. He pulled out the money and handed 700 to Li Xiaomeng with some trepidation, asking, "Are we really doing this?" With a gleeful smile, Li Xiaomeng took the 700 and looked up with impatience, "Let''s get a move on, we''re on a tight schedule, there should be a motel around here, right?" "Uh-huh!" Completely overshadowed by Li Xiaomeng''s presence, Guo Rong nodded subconsciously. "Okay, then let''s go!" Immediately, the two of them walked out of the school gate and then Guo Rong headed to a small motel outside the school. Looking at the somewhat shabby motel, Li Xiaomeng stood with her hands behind her back, eyeing the man in front of her, "You go check in. Once you''ve got a room, come out and call me, and we''ll go up separately." Feeling that Li Xiaomeng''s plan made sense, Guo Rong went to check in alone. After checking in and coming out, Guo Rong informed Li Xiaomeng and then entered alone. Watching the man go inside, a sly smile appeared on Li Xiaomeng''s face. Once Guo Rong was completely out of sight, Li Xiaomeng turned around smilingly, as she walked back to the school she took out seven hundred-dollar bills from her pocket, counting gleefully, "700 huh, that''s enough to buy a lot of chips!" Thinking of Guo Rong, Li Xiaomeng spat disdainfully, "Stupid fatso, dare to scheme against me, I won''t let you off easy! Hmph!" "La la! La la la, I am the little artist who sells newspapers..." Singing along, Li Xiaomeng bounced and ran back to the school. Meanwhile, Guo Rong had already entered the room. As soon as he entered, Guo Rong became surprisingly nervous. At that moment, he suddenly became frightened. "Is this, is this okay? She''s still young!" Guo Rong paced back and forth, agitated and uneasy. "It''s okay, it''s okay, didn''t she say it''s not her first time. I should be alright too!" Guo Rong comforted himself. "But, but it seems she''s close with Lin Tian, what if, what if..." Thinking of Lin Tian crushing wood into sawdust, Guo Rong shivered. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Maybe, maybe I shouldn''t..." Thinking of Lin Tian caused Guo Rong to second-guess himself, and just as he was about to open the door to leave, but the moment he touched the doorknob, he hesitated again, muttering to himself, "But, but Xiaomeng is so cute, those legs, that chest, those eyes, those lips. So, so beautiful..." Thinking of this, Guo Rong actually gulped... While Guo Rong was conflicted, Li Xiaomeng had already bought a bag of chips and was bouncing joyfully back to her dormitory. Seeing Li Xiaomeng running in with a bag of chips, Lin Tian glanced at her curiously, "Where did you get the money for the chips? Hm? Where''s Sleepy? I haven''t seen him," he said, looking past Li Xiaomeng. "Come here! Come over!" Li Xiaomeng beckoned Lin Tian sneakily. "What''s up?" He looked at her curiously, and then walked over. Bu Mengting had already gone back to the dormitory, while Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao were playing video games on the computer. "Come closer, I''ll tell you!" Li Xiaomeng said, holding the chips, seemingly secretive. Lin Tian looked at her puzzledly, then bent down to bring his ear closer. "I''ll tell you..." Li Xiaomeng whispered into Lin Tian''s ear. As he listened to Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian''s eyes widened more and more, and finally, a flash of anger crossed Lin Tian''s eyes, As he stood up, Lin Tian was about to say something when suddenly, he hesitated. Ding! An electronic synthesized voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind... Chapter 145 Scare "Ding!"Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, a synthesized electronic voice rang out in his mind, "Mission: Help Li Xiaomeng scare Guo Rong! Mission Reward: One Superpower Point." As this voice sounded, Li Xiaomeng''s voice also reached Lin Tian''s ears, "Brother-in-law, help me scare this fatso. He actually dared to hit on me! Humph!" While speaking, Li Xiaomeng popped another chip into her mouth, crunching loudly. "Uh..." Looking at the displeased Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian was at a loss for words. For some reason, his initial anger had dissipated. Playing this game with this kid, Guo Rong was really courting death. Despite that, Lin Tian still didn''t plan to let him off, damn it, he actually dared to make a move on Xiaomeng. I haven''t even anything, that''s just beastly! Lin Tian thought fiercely. "What do you think? Helping me to scare him won''t be a problem, right?" Li Xiaomeng said, still crunching chips in her mouth, sounding somewhat indignant. As she spoke, she stuffed another chip into her mouth. "No problem, leave it to me!" Lin Tian agreed immediately. Soon, the two of them walked towards the small motel where Guo Rong had rented a room. Meanwhile, Guo Rong was still hesitating and conflicted. Guo Rong paced back and forth in the room, muttering to himself, "Is this really honorable?" "It shouldn''t be, right?" "But, but she''s still a little girl, and she''s Lin Tian''s sister." "What''s the big deal, it''s nothing!" "But, but I am an honest fat man, how could I do such a thing?" "Really can''t I?" "Really can I?" ... After much hesitation and conflict, Guo Rong finally made up his mind... not happening! He couldn''t bear the torment inside. As Guo Rong opened the room door and started walking downstairs, he muttered to himself, "Yeah, tell Xiaomeng, I''m not coming, ask her to return the money, that should be fine." Muttering to himself, Guo Rong walked downstairs. Arriving outside the motel, Guo Rong was stunned! She was gone, Li Xiaomeng was gone. Seeing this, Guo Rong finally panicked, "She ran away, didn''t she tell Lin Tian?" At this thought, Guo Rong''s mind became chaotic. "Huh!" Taking a deep breath, Guo Rong dialed Lin Tian''s number nervously. On the other side, Lin Tian, who was rushing to the motel with Li Xiaomeng, suddenly felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He pulled out the phone and was taken aback. It was Guo Rong calling! Still daring to call? Lin Tian snorted coldly and picked up the phone. As soon as the call connected, Guo Rong''s nervous and awkward voice came through, "Uh... uh, Lin Tian, did Xiaomeng go back?" "Her?" Glancing at Li Xiaomeng, who was continuously popping chips into her mouth, Lin Tian smiled and said, "She''s right here with me." "Ah?" Hearing this response, Guo Rong was again taken aback. After a moment of hesitation, he stammered, "Uh... Uh, I was just joking with Xiaomeng earlier, uh... " "Alright, no need to say more, we''ll talk later." With that, Lin Tian promptly hung up. At that moment, Lin Tian was already in front of the small motel. Seeing Lin Tian ending the call, Li Xiaomeng curiously glanced at him, "That fatso called!" "Right!" Lin Tian nodded. "He still dared to call!" Li Xiaomeng pouted, then her eyes twinkled mischievously as she looked at Lin Tian, "Brother-in-law, how are you going to scare him?" "What do you think? You''ll find out soon!" Lin Tian revealed a wicked smile. Seeing the phone suddenly hang up, Guo Rong stood with the phone in his hand, dumbfounded. Stunned for a moment, as Guo Rong was wondering what to do, suddenly, his body stiffened, and his small eyes widened as much as they could. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian! He saw Lin Tian approaching quickly with Li Xiaomeng. "This, this..." Seeing this, Guo Rong was dumbfounded. Lin Tian moved quickly and reached Guo Rong before he could react. As soon as he reached Guo Rong, Lin Tian grabbed his chubby arm and pulled him into the motel, "Come on, let''s go inside and talk." As he pulled him in, Lin Tian turned to Li Xiaomeng, "Which room did he book?" "201!" Immediately, Lin Tian pulled Guo Rong''s arm towards room 201. "Ah? Lin Tian, what, what are you doing?" After a moment of shock, Guo Rong cried out urgently. He backpedaled, not wanting to go inside. But Lin Tian''s strength was not something he could resist, and Lin Tian easily pulled him inside. Entering room 201, as soon as they got inside, Lin Tian immediately locked the door. After locking the door, Lin Tian turned around and looked at Guo Rong with a cold face, angrily saying, "Well, you fatso, I thought of you as a brother, and you dared to do such a thing!" "No, no, I didn''t mean it!" Guo Rong said hurriedly. "Didn''t mean it? Too late!" Lin Tian looked at him coldly, then extended his hand and snapped his wrist, ready to throw a punch. "You, listen to me!" Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Guo Rong stumbled backward and eventually fell back onto the bed, trapped. Seeing Lin Tian advancing step by step, Guo Rong was close to tears, pleadingly looking at Lin Tian, "You, don''t hit me, I''m afraid of pain, I''ll do anything you want!" "Really?" Hearing this, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks. Lin Tian had merely intended to scare Guo Rong, but he hadn''t expected him to be so cowardly. "Disgusting, hurry and put his pants on!" At this point, Li Xiaomeng turned away, speaking in disgust. Lin Tian chuckled and promptly helped Guo Rong put on his pants. Chapter 146 Watch Me Skim on Water with Qinggong "All right!" After helping Guo Rong get dressed, Lin Tian chuckled.Turning her head, Li Xiaomeng rolled her eyes at Lin Tian, "I''ve realized you''re quite evil!" "Well, didn''t you say we should just scare him a bit?" Lin Tian grinned. "What do we do now? He''s not hurt, is he?" Li Xiaomeng immediately looked at Guo Rong, who was lying motionless on the bed, with some apprehension. "No worries, he just fainted because he''s too cowardly!" Lin Tian shrugged. Lin Tian realized that Guo Rong was just a cowardly fatty and even given another chance, he probably wouldn''t dare to do anything to Li Xiaomeng. Additionally, the fact that he had taken the initiative to call them made Lin Tian somewhat angry, but he decided not to hold it against Guo Rong too much. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian had seen right through him; he was just a cowardly fatty with lust in his heart but no courage to act on it. And on top of that, a lolicon. "So, what do we do now?" Glancing at the motionless Guo Rong lying on the bed, Li Xiaomeng asked, frowning. "Hmm..." Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, suddenly, he paused as a synthesized electronic voice echoed in his mind, "Task to help Li Xiaomeng scare Guo Rong has been completed, rewarding one Supernatural Point." "Hey, what are you spacing out for?" Li Xiaomeng''s discontented voice came as Lin Tian''s consciousness was immersed in the Sea of Consciousness. "Huh?" Lin Tian came back to his senses and asked, "What did you say?" "I asked what are we going to do next?" Li Xiaomeng glared at Lin Tian. "Now? Just wake him up." Saying so, Lin Tian went to the bathroom and filled a cup with water. Read exclusive content at empire With the cup in hand, Lin Tian stepped up to Guo Rong and splashed the water directly onto his face. "Ah! No!" As soon as the water splashed over, Guo Rong shouted instantly, his hands tightly covering his bottom. "Huh?" Guo Rong noticed he was already dressed. "Could it be..." Thinking of some terrible possibility, Guo Rong was almost in tears. My first time... Seeing the look of despair on Guo Rong''s face, Lin Tian was speechless and said helplessly, "Come on, we just scared you!" "Huh?" Guo Rong was stunned, then he looked up at Lin Tian incredulously, "Really?" Rolling his eyes at him, Lin Tian said somewhat speechlessly, "What do you think, I don''t have weird preferences!" "That''s good, that''s good!" Guo Rong let out a sigh of relief. Lin Tian looked at him coldly and said in a cold voice, "You big demon, you dared to do something like that." "I, I didn''t mean to, I... I realized later, wouldn''t dare even if you lent me ten times the courage!" Guo Rong said with a bitter face. "Hmph! I think you just lack discipline!" Li Xiaomeng said, looking up at Guo Rong. "Let me tell you..." Then the two of them lectured and frightened Guo Rong, who could only agree with everything they said. Seeing that Guo Rong wasn''t a bad person at heart, and considering that Li Xiaomeng had also played a part in enticing him, Lin Tian didn''t do anything to him. Half an hour later, the three of them left the small hotel. On the way back to school, Guo Rong kept his head down. After some distance, he hesitated, then, finally looking at Li Xiaomeng, he said, "Uh... could you please return that 700 to me?" "What? You still need to be disciplined?" Li Xiaomeng glared. Made speechless by Li Xiaomeng''s glare, Guo Rong quickly lowered his head, saying timidly, "What about a hundred then?" "What did you say?" Li Xiaomeng stood with hands on hips, glaring again. Muttering to himself, Guo Rong did not dare look at Li Xiaomeng, only quietly complaining, "Really, not even giving me a hundred... " Following behind, Lin Tian watched this scene wordlessly. Lin Tian noticed that after this incident, Guo Rong was completely subdued by Li Xiaomeng. Cowardly, lecherous, and yet with a hint of kindnessthis was Lin Tian''s assessment of Guo Rong. It was also for this reason that Lin Tian let him off the hook, knowing that someone with Guo Rong''s personality wouldn''t do anything too outrageous. Amidst the noise and chatter, the three returned to Lin Tian''s dormitory. As soon as they got back to the dorm, Li Xiaomeng shouted, "You sleepy demon, get me a glass of water! I''m dying of thirst!" They had bought another bag of chips on the way, and now her mouth was utterly dry. "Oh, sure!" Stunned for a moment, Guo Rong scurried off to fetch water, the epitome of a trained servant. "Not your cup, I want my brother-in-law''s!" Seeing Guo Rong about to use his own cup to get water, Li Xiaomeng shouted right away. "Ah? Oh!" Startled, Guo Rong then took Lin Tian''s cup instead. Feng Jiabao and Lin Tao looked at the two bewilderedly, feeling that something had happened between Guo Rong and Li Xiaomeng. Noticing the puzzled looks in their eyes, Lin Tian chose not to say anything. There was no need to spill the details of what had happened. Time flew, and soon it was noon. At lunchtime, Li Xiaomeng didn''t join Lin Tian and the others; instead, she ate with Bu Mengting and her friends. After lunch, while the roommates were wondering what to do, Lin Tian saw his phone vibrating on the table. Picking up the phone, Lin Tian saw that it was a call from Bu Mengting. "Hello? Ah? Oh!" Holding the phone, Lin Tian asked his dorm mates, "Mengting called, she''s asking if you guys want to join them to play cards this afternoon!" "What? Yeah, sure!" Feng Jiabao''s eyes lit up immediately at the mention of girls. Hearing there were beauties, Guo Rong''s eyes also sparkled, and he opened his mouth to say something, but then he thought of Li Xiaomeng and promptly shut it. "Should be fine, we don''t have anything else to do," Lin Tao said after thinking for a moment and nodded. Chapter 146 Watch Me Skim on Water with Qinggong_2 "All right!" Lin Tian nodded directly, then spoke into the phone, "No problem, when? Okay, 2:30."After saying that, Lin Tian hung up the call. Lin Tian didn''t ask for Guo Rong''s opinion... He was still at fault, Lin Tian indicated that there was no room for him to speak now. In the afternoon, the four of them arrived at the grassy area underneath the laboratory building. When the group arrived, they found that Bu Mengting and her friends were already there. Upon seeing the girls, Feng Jiabao''s eyes brightened instantly, he affected a casual air by flicking his hair, and then walked over with an amorous look on his face. ... "One against two!" "Beat them, a pair of main cards!" Half an hour later, sounds of card playing could be heard from the lawn. "Ah~ So relaxing!" Lin Tian yawned comfortably and lazily stretched himself. At that moment, Lin Tian was lying on the grass, his face covered with a book titled "Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine." "Stop moving around!" As Lin Tian stretched, an irritated voice came from below. Picking up the book, Lin Tian glanced down and was speechless. At the time, Li Xiaomeng was resting her head on Lin Tian''s stomach, holding a mobile phone without knowing what she was looking at. After giving her a glance, Lin Tian ignored her. Squinting his eyes, he once again opened the book and placed it over his head. "So comfortable..." Lin Tian thought with a face full of satisfaction. Wu''an University had a good environment. The spot Lin Tian and his friends had chosen was also very good. Find more chapters on empire Beneath them was a soft lawn, above them were large trees that appropriately blocked most of the sunlight, and in front of them was the school''s Lotus Pond artificial lake. The location was neither too hot nor too cold, and occasionally a gentle breeze blew by, which was really pleasant. The environment was so good that Lin Tian had no desire to play cards and prepared to take a nap there. "So refreshing!" Exclaiming with satisfaction, Lin Tian twisted his body with a relieved expression. "Stop moving around!" Li Xiaomeng''s unsatisfied voice came again from beside his ear. Removing the book from his head, Lin Tian looked at Li Xiaomeng helplessly, "Can you not put your head here?" "I want to, I like it!" Li Xiaomeng rolled her eyes at Lin Tian and pouted her lips. "Speechless..." Lin Tian shook his head helplessly, then glanced at the mobile phone in her hand and asked, "What are you watching?" "Watching a video!" Li Xiaomeng, with her head resting on Lin Tian''s stomach, replied without looking back. After a while, Li Xiaomeng suddenly turned her head to Lin Tian, "Brother-in-law, can I ask you for something?" "What?" Lin Tian suddenly had a bad feeling. "I just saw a video of a Shaolin monk performing Light Art Skimming on Water, and it was so exciting. Can you perform it for me too?" Li Xiaomeng sat up, took the book off Lin Tian''s head, knelt on the ground, and looked at him with a grin. "Uhm..." Lin Tian was taken aback. Skimming on Water? That was naturally no problem. Lin Tian, who had exchanged for the Flight Ability, could definitely do it. Not just performing Skimming on Water, but even flying over it was possible. But, Lin Tian would not agree to do it. Because his life principle was to be low-profile but luxurious. The so-called low-profile was to not stand out if it wasn''t necessary. But if it was necessary to stand out, then it had to be done flamboyantly... To leave everyone astounded. And now... Without a task, Lin Tian naturally didn''t want to stand out; it was better to keep a low profile. Thinking this, Lin Tian reached out and took the book from Li Xiaomeng''s hands, covered his head with it again, and said in a muffled voice, "I can''t do it." "Hey, are you asking for a lesson?" Seeing Lin Tian''s direct refusal, Li Xiaomeng frowned discontentedly, removing the book from his hands and glaring. Lin Tian sat up, looking somewhat helplessly at Li Xiaomeng, "Miss, I really can''t do it. Besides, this Skimming on Water you talk about involves wooden boards under the surface, and we don''t have any wooden boards here." "I don''t care! You have to perform it for me, I know you can do it!" Li Xiaomeng pouted at Lin Tian. She still remembered the event not long ago when Lin Tian caused the peach blossoms in the garden to bloom. Since then, there was a kind of blind belief in her heart that there was nothing Lin Tian couldn''t do. "The problem is I really can''t!" Lin Tian looked at her helplessly. "Humph! You jerk!" Li Xiaomeng pouted as she looked at him. Despite being angry, despite appearing very willful, Li Xiaomeng still looked incredibly adorable. Seeing Li Xiaomeng''s cute demeanor, a male classmate playing cards on the grass nearby laughed and said, "Little sister, do you want me to perform something for you?" "You can?" Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened as she looked at him. "Of course!" The man chuckled, then stood up and shouted, "Skimming on Water!" "Wow! Wow!" he exclaimed, starting to gesticulate wildly. Silently giving him a disdainful look, Li Xiaomeng let out a contemptuous snort, "Can''t you stop making a fool of yourself?" "Uh..." Embarrassed by the young girl''s scorn, the man felt awkward. "Haha, exactly, Old Pig, can''t you stop clowning around, huh!" His companions also burst into laughter at the sight. "Damn, why don''t you guys try!" Feeling slighted, the man glanced irritably at the other students. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "None of you can do it, but my brother-in-law can!" Seeing this scene, Li Xiaomeng lifted her little head with some pride. Lin Tian''s mouth corner twitched unconsciously, his expression somewhat helpless. Sister, can you please not praise me so much. And hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, the group gave Lin Tian a look and then burst into laughter, saying, "Then why don''t you have him perform!" "Yeah, really, have him put on a show!" "I bet a pack of spicy sticks! I bet he can''t do it!" "You''re too stingy, I bet two packs!" "I bet a jar of fermented tofu!" The group then started joking around. Their voices attracted the attention of the people around them, and Bu Mengting, who was playing cards, also looked over curiously. "You guys..." Seeing their skeptical looks, Li Xiaomeng got a bit irritated and then turned to Lin Tian, "You big dummy, are you going to perform or not? If you don''t, you''re gonna be in trouble! Humph!" "Uh..." Lin Tian was startled, about to say something, when suddenly, his body stiffened, and a synthetic electronic voice echoed in his mind, "Task: Fulfill Li Xiaomeng''s wish and successfully perform Skimming on Water. Task completion reward: one Supernatural Point." Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian froze for a moment. A task had actually appeared. It seemed he had no choice but to perform. With that thought, Lin Tian stood up, twisted his body a bit, and said with all seriousness, "Since everyone is so encouraging, I will show you the secret skill passed down in my family." Seeing Lin Tian''s serious demeanor, everyone froze and turned their gazes toward him. Even the card players like Bu Mengting looked on. People who didn''t know what was going on also looked over curiously, asking for details. After twisting his body from side to side, Lin Tian shouted and took a step toward Lotus Pond, yelling, "Hey, watch my Qinggong Skimming on Water!" Everyone''s eyes widened as they watched Lin Tian. Clap clap! After running swiftly a few steps, Lin Tian suddenly paused and then turned around somewhat awkwardly, facing the crowd, "Well, I wasn''t quite ready. Let me build up to it..." "Uh..." Seeing this, everyone was stunned. After a moment of silence, the joking students began to shout again. "The stakes have gone up, folks! I bet ten packs of spicy sticks!" "I bet twenty packs!" "What''s that, I''ll bet a hundred packs!" By then, they all realized Lin Tian was just joking around and began to shout as well. "You..." Li Xiaomeng glared at Lin Tian with eyes widened, huffily turning her head away from him. She was a bit angry, feeling that Lin Tian was making fun of her. "Uh..." Watching Li Xiaomeng turn her back, Lin Tian felt a bit awkward. Had he taken the joke too far? After a moment, Lin Tian went over to coax Li Xiaomeng, then stood up and shouted again, "Yeah! I''m serious this time! Watch my Qinggong Skimming on Water!" Saying so, Lin Tian clapped his way toward Lotus Pond. "This time I bet a thousand packs of spicy sticks!" "I bet ten thousand!" "I bet one hundred thousand!" Everyone thought Lin Tian was still joking. But as they teased him, Lin Tian''s speed picked up and soon he was at Lotus Pond to perform. Then, all of a sudden, Lin Tian leaped into the air Seeing this, everyone''s eyes popped. This... Chapter 147 Debut Everyone''s eyes widened in shock.As they witnessed the scene, some even dropped the signs they were holding without realizing it. It''s true! Lin Tian actually jumped into the Lotus Pond, and that wasn''t even the main thing; the main thing was that Lin Tian was really skimming across the water. Watching the splashes Lin Tian kicked up with his feet on the surface of the water, seeing him running swiftly over the water, everyone was stupefied. Only Li Xiaomeng, with her eyes wide open, watched excitedly. He did it! I knew my brother-in-law could do it! Li Xiaomeng thought to herself excitedly. Lin Tian was fast, and in a matter of seconds, he had run from one side of the Lotus Pond to the other. When Lin Tian landed, many of the students on the grass still hadn''t processed what happened. They looked dumbfounded. Seeing these people looking like that, Li Xiaomeng lifted her head, her little face full of pride, "Hmph! I told you my brother-in-law could do it! You ignorant Earthlings!" Upon hearing Li Xiaomeng''s voice, those people finally snapped back to reality, and a chorus of exclaims followed. "Damn! Is this for real? He actually ran over? No way?" "Fake, obviously fake, right?" "Is there a wooden board under the water or something?" All sorts of guesses and exclamations were heard. Some even went down to check if there really was something underneath the water. Amazement, incredulity. In short, all kinds of voices were heard. When Lin Tian came back around from the other side, he was immediately surrounded by lots of people. Then, all kinds of questions came pouring in. The most common question was how Lin Tian did it? Was it for real, and so on. By this time, those students who had gone to check under the water had also come back. They were certain; there was nothing under the water. Looking at the group of curious ''babies'' surrounding him, Lin Tian explained casually. After all, with the Levitation Technique he had performed at the Elegance Competition before, this Skimming on Water also had an avenue for explanation. Magic! Whether they believed it or not was their own business. Amidst laughter and play, night fell without them noticing. Because Li Xiaomeng still had class the next day, her father came to pick her up and take her back at six in the afternoon. When leaving, Li Xiaomeng seemed reluctant, always saying she would come back. Hearing this, Lin Tian was somewhat speechless. Towards Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian felt both love and annoyance; she was cute, but could be a handful. A night passed without words, and then it was another Monday of the week. Four classes in the morning, two in the afternoon. Everything was very ordinary. Lin Tian''s major was acupuncture and tuina, a field of Chinese medicine. When he first chose this major, Lin Tian was just curious, so he went for it, considering he had no intention of relying on his major to make a living; thus, his initial university application was simply based on interest. However, two weeks into the term, Lin Tian had actually become quite interested in Chinese medicine. "School''s out! Wanna go play after dinner?" On his way back to the dorm, Feng Jiabao looked at the others with a grinning face. "Sure, no problem!" Guo Rong chuckled. Maybe because he was broad-minded and plump, he had already forgotten yesterday''s events in just a day. "Whatever..." Lin Tian replied indifferently. "Me too!" Lin Tao adjusted the thick glasses on his nose and said. "Huh? Is there a game today?" On their way back to the dorm, they passed by the school''s athletic field, which had a soccer pitch inside. Just then, Feng Jiabao noticed that there was a game going on inside the soccer pitch. Hearing his words, several people turned their gaze toward the soccer field. Upon seeing the situation on the soccer field, everyone was stunned. Lin Tao couldn''t help but say, "It''s still supposed to be a friendly match!" At that time, it was the Chinese and foreigners playing a match on the soccer field. One team was clearly composed of Chinese students, while the other team consisted of white and black players. "It''s a bit of a thrashing!" Lin Tian commented after watching for a while. "Yeah!" Feng Jiabao nodded as well. After watching for a bit, Lin Tian could clearly tell that the Chinese team was being dominated by the international mixed team. They could barely even touch the ball. "Alright, let''s go, nothing interesting to see here," Guo Rong said with a glance, somewhat bored. He liked playing basketball, but had no love for soccer since he wasn''t good at running. With a casual glance, they were about to leave when suddenly, Feng Jiabao stopped in his tracks, his eyes fixed on the stands as he shouted, "Look, isn''t that Shen Mengyi?" Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Shen Mengyi?" Upon hearing this, Guo Rong''s eyes lit up and he widened his small eyes. As his gaze swept over, Guo Rong emphatically nodded, "It really is her." "Shall we go have a look?" Feng Jiabao raised his eyebrows in suggestion. "Let''s go have a look!" Guo Rong affirmed with a nod. Without hesitation, the two of them headed towards the track and field. Rolling their eyes at the pair, after exchanging glances, Lin Tao and Lin Tian resignedly followed. Meanwhile, Shen Mengyi was feeling utterly frustrated. She had previously guessed that her department''s team wouldn''t be able to beat the foreign languages department''s, but the results were still beyond her expectations. 4:0! Four to zero, and it had only been thirty minutes into the game; this was too exaggerated. Soccer isn''t basketball; even a full-time score of 4:0 would be considered a massacre, let alone within the first thirty minutes. What made Shen Mengyi even more speechless was that her department''s team seemed to have been completely demoralized by their opponents, devoid of any fighting spirit. "Shen, Chinese people just aren''t cut out for soccer!" Seeing Shen Mengyi''s gloomy appearance, a tall white man sitting next to her said confidently. After a glance at the man, Shen Mengyi murmured sullenly, "It''s not that Chinese people can''t play, it''s just that you haven''t seen the good players!" "Oh? Well, I haven''t noticed any!" Tom said with a faint smile. Seeing the casual smile on Tom''s face, knowing he didn''t believe her, Shen Mengyi felt annoyed but couldn''t really say anything in response. It was her fault for not having any skilled teammates. Experience new tales on empire She had already called over everyone she knew who was good at playing soccer. And yet, the situation was still the same. "Hey, beauty!" Just as Shen Mengyi was feeling blue, suddenly a cheerful voice came from behind her. Hearing this somewhat familiar voice, Shen Mengyi turned her head and immediately saw Lin Tian''s somewhat mischievous grin. Seeing Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi''s eyes brightened. "Do you know how to play soccer?" Shen Mengyi asked with wide eyes, looking at Lin Tian. "Huh?" Lin Tian was a bit taken aback, wondering why she was asking him this as soon as he arrived. Could it be... After a glance at the situation on the field, Lin Tian had a guess in his mind. And just then, an electronic synthesized voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super Task Chain: The fourth mini-task, help Shen Mengyi''s team to win the soccer match. Task completion reward: one Supernatural Point. Penalty for task failure: loss of two Supernatural Points." "It really is!" Lin Tian felt speechless upon hearing the voice in his mind. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian looked at Shen Mengyi and said, "I''m alright, I guess." "Alright as in you can or you can''t!" Shen Mengyi responded dissatisfied. "No problem beating them!" Lin Tian glanced over and pointed at the foreigners on the field. "Really?" Shen Mengyi sounded skeptical. "Truer than true gold!" Chapter 148 One Kick "Sure?" Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian and asked again with some doubts."Of course, how many times do you want me to say it!" Lin Tian looked at her, clearly exasperated. "Well then, let me ask you, what position do you play?" After thinking, Shen Mengyi asked. In fact, Shen Mengyi also didn''t hold much confidence, it was a case of trying anything in a desperate situation. The players currently on the field were completely devoid of fight, and even if Lin Tian were substituted in, it couldn''t get much worse. At most, they could just substitute Lin Tian out again. "What position?" Upon hearing this question, Lin Tian turned his head to look toward the soccer field. At this time, the Chinese team on the field was clearly being dominated by the foreign allied team, and the score was already four to zero. This score... Seeing this score, Lin Tian turned his head towards Shen Mengyi and said, "I play forward!" "Forward? Alright, I''ll speak to the coach below." Saying so, Shen Mengyi got up and walked toward the coach below. Actually, there wasn''t a professional coach, the so-called coach was just someone asked to temporarily fill the role. After Shen Mengyi left, Tom, who was sitting in the stands, turned his head and looked at Lin Tian curiously, asking in somewhat awkward Chinese, "Are you good at playing soccer?" "Of course!" Lin Tian raised his head proudly, glancing at him, unwilling to lose face in front of a foreigner. "I think you can''t make it!" Tom gently shook his head with certainty, extending his finger. "Is that so?" Lin Tian looked at him with a smirk and calmly said, "What if I told you I''d score two goals by halftime?" "What?" Tom''s eyes widened in disbelief, "Are you sure you''re not joking?" Scoring two goals before halftime? How could that be possible? How much time was left until halftime? At most, ten minutes. Two goals in ten minutes, and under such oppressive conditions? How could that be possible? He must think it''s a basketball game! "Hey, Lin Tian, come down!" Just then, Shen Mengyi''s voice came from below, and Lin Tian turned his head to see her waving at him. "I''m going, you''ll see soon enough, hope you''re not too surprised." Lin Tian said with a grin, patting Tom on the shoulder before heading down. Watching Lin Tian''s departing figure, Tom shrugged and turned to look at Lin Tian''s three roommates, "He''s the most immodest Chinese person I''ve ever seen!" Lin Tao and the others didn''t respond to him, although they also had some doubts about Lin Tian''s words, they wouldn''t undermine their brother''s dignity in front of a foreigner. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Lin Tian ran down, Shen Mengyi handed him a red jersey, explaining, "Put this on, it''s unworn." Lin Tian glanced at it, saw that it was Number Zero, and with no objections, directly pulled the soccer jersey over his head. "Lin Tian, right? When you go on the field, don''t go too forward, try to cooperate with the team more, okay?" At that moment, a person who looked like a coach instructed Lin Tian. "Okay!" Lin Tian nodded, and as for what happened after he got on the field, that was Lin Tian''s affair. Taking advantage of a stoppage in play, the coach substituted a forward and immediately Lin Tian entered the field. As soon as Lin Tian entered, he immediately drew the attention of everyone present. Everyone was puzzled why there was a substitution. Not only the foreigners were skeptical, even Lin Tian''s teammates were puzzled. None of them recognized Lin Tian. However, despite the confusion, no one said anything. With such a score, nobody thought about winning anymore. The foreigners thought the same, believing that it made no difference who they switched in. Soccer isn''t basketball; they were confident they were going to win this match irrespective of such a change. Everyone thought that Lin Tian''s entry wouldn''t change the outcome of the game, but Lin Tian didn''t see it that way; he entered the field aiming to win. Once he ran onto the field, he warmed up a bit, but Lin Tian hardly got a chance to touch the soccer ball. It couldn''t be helped, compared to his own side, the foreign allied team''s skill level was just too high, his side was always under pressure, and the ball was hardly ever at their feet. Even if they got the ball, it would be quickly snatched away. Suppression! Continue your journey with empire The foreign allied team directly suppressed Lin Tian''s team, entirely preventing them from advancing past their half. Looking somewhat helplessly at this scene, just as Lin Tian was thinking about whether he should go back and try to snatch the soccer ball, suddenly, his eyes lit up. The soccer ball! At that moment, the soccer ball was not far ahead of him, coming toward one of his teammates. Seeing this, Lin Tian hurriedly waved and shouted, "To me! Pass it to me quickly!" Hearing Lin Tian''s loud shout, that person was taken aback. In the moment of his hesitation, two foreign players rushed over to challenge him. Seeing the two foreigners charging at him, he panicked but thought Lin Tian had a decent chance, so he kicked the ball towards Lin Tian''s feet. Whoosh! The soccer ball rolled towards Lin Tian. The pass was a bit off, a good three meters away from Lin Tian. "Ah!" Seeing the pass was slightly off, that person sighed, thinking they had lost the ball again. But then he was stunned, surprised to see a red figure suddenly appear in front of the soccer ball. Number Zero! It was that new player who had just come in, and he actually managed to receive the ball? While he was stunned, Lin Tian swiftly dribbled the ball toward the opposing team''s half. Due to complacency, the foreign team''s half was practically empty at that moment, with only three defenders still guarding the back. Whoosh whoosh! Lin Tian dashed with the soccer ball quickly toward the opposing half. As fast as an arrow! Seeing this, everyone stopped in their tracks, their eyes wide, watching Lin Tian. Chapter 149 is Just That Awesome Phew!The soccer ball whizzed away! Everyone''s eyes went wide! Seeing the roaring ball approaching, the goalkeeper who had initially dashed forward suddenly slammed on the brakes, then leaped up in an urgent attempt to save it! He stretched out his hand desperately... Phew! He felt a strong gust of wind graze over his fingers as the ball roared past above them! He didn''t reach it! Thud! The goalkeeper fell down due to the excessive force of his leap, but at that moment, he wasn''t concerned about himself; he immediately turned his head to look at the goal behind him. Shaking! The white net of the goal trembled! And at that moment, the white soccer ball was still bouncing around inside the goal! It went in! The ball went in! Seeing this outcome, the crowd was stunned for a moment, then erupted into cheers! "Ah! Ah!" "Woof! It''s in!" The venue was filled with screams! Excited, Lin Tian''s teammates were all extremely thrilled! It wasn''t easy at all! After being suppressed for a full forty minutes, they had finally scored a goal, and now they could finally vent their feelings. Lin Tian was also a bit surprised by the outcome; he couldn''t be sure that his shot would definitely go in. But the result was that it actually went in! "Awesome!" While Lin Tian was still in a daze, he suddenly felt a body leap onto him from behind. Lin Tian stumbled, and before he could regain his composure, another body hurled itself at him! "Oh! Awesome!" The newcomer also shouted in excitement as he threw his weight on top. Thump, thump! One after another, teammates piled on top of him. With no choice, Lin Tian finally ended up at the bottom of the pile in a human pyramid. Watching the excited players below, Shen Mengyi also showed a smile on her face, turned her head to look at Tom beside her, and asked, "Tom, how was that goal?" "Haha, not bad, not bad!" Tom replied with a somewhat embarrassed smile. After an intense celebration, the match resumed. When they restarted, Lin Tian''s side had a completely different momentum, spirit! There was something in the teammates'' eyes now C a thing called fighting spirit. Lin Tian''s goal had completely ignited his teammates'' fighting spirit, and even the players from the foreign alliance teams had become more focused. One of them even stuck close to Lin Tian, marking him closely throughout the match. The match continued, and from the start, Lin Tian''s side was again suppressed; despite their ignited spirit, the skill gap between the two teams was still too large, and they were still being dominated. Although Lin Tian was formidable, soccer remained a sport for eleven players, and with one person sticking close to him and another intercepting passes intended for him, Lin Tian didn''t even touch the ball in the next two minutes. As the time for the first half quickly drew to a close, Lin Tian became anxious; he remembered the boastful claim he had made to the foreign player before the match, that he would score two goals before the end of the first half. Lin Tian was intent on embarrassing him. After scanning the field for a while, suddenly, Lin Tian''s eyes lit upopportunity. Lin Tian took a quick step forward and shouted, "To me!" Hearing Lin Tian''s call, a player hurriedly sent the ball in his direction. Normally, the ball passed towards Lin Tian would get intercepted. But this time, Lin Tian didn''t give them the chance; he took a quick step forward, suddenly accelerated, and with a whoosh, he got to the ball before the other player, anchoring the ball with the tip of his foot. The opposing player tried to kick the ball away, but Lin Tian''s foot smoothly dragged it along, swiftly turning and leaving the player behind him in an instant. Phew! Lin Tian glanced up, assessed the situation, and with a flick of his foot, he darted forward with the ball at lightning speed. Seeing Lin Tian gain control of the ball again, Shen Mengyi on the stands tensed up. Once Lin Tian had the ball, three opponents immediately closed in on him. Whoosh, whoosh! Lin Tian''s feet shuffled left and right before his heel flicked the ball! Phew! The ball flew backward. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After sending the ball away, Lin Tian took a quick step forward, simultaneously turning and shouting, "To me!" Behind him was a teammate. Watching the ball suddenly appear at his feet, that player was taken aback, but then he heard Lin Tian''s voice and quickly passed the ball back to him. Since three players were surrounding Lin Tian, there was no one near him. The pass to Lin Tian was comfortable. Catching the ball, Lin Tian didn''t even adjust his steps, he just flicked the ball forward and strode ahead. Without a dense crowd in front of him, Lin Tian took off, his feet thundering forward at high speed. His pace was too fast, like a galloping stallion. Some chased after Lin Tian from behind, but he was too quick, leaving them to eat his dust. After getting past two players, Lin Tian faced the goalkeeper alone again. Another one-on-one! Discover stories with empire Seeing Lin Tian, the goalkeeper looked solemn and took the initiative to attack. Noticing the distance between them, Lin Tian stopped, made a slight adjustment, and then his right foot swung hard! His right foot struck the ball fiercely! Whoosh, whoosh! The white ball spun as it flew forward! Watching the whizzing soccer ball, everyone''s eyes were wide in anticipation! Uh... Gazing at the ball climbing higher and higher, everyone was stunned, a mistake? Flew too high? Just when everyone thought Lin Tian had overhit the ball, suddenly, it plummeted rapidly, as if pulled down by gravity, and roared into the goal! A leaf falling gently! At this sight, everyone was stunned for a moment, then the venue erupted with exclamations and screams. Another goal scored! And it was a beautiful falling leaf shot! Looking at the scene with excitement, Shen Mengyi turned her head, smiling with narrowed eyes at Tom, "Didn''t you say he couldn''t score two goals before the end of the first half? He did it." "Uh..." At this point, Tom didn''t know what to say. His face was full of embarrassment. Chapter 150 An Impossible Task Shortly after Lin Tian scored, the referee blew the whistle for halftime.Fifteen minutes later, the break ended, and the second half resumed. The midfield kickoff was this time taken by Lin Tian''s team. After discussing, Lin Tian took the kickoff. With the sound of the whistle, Lin Tian nudged the football forward, then hesitated for a moment and lifted his head to look at the goal. At that moment, Lin Tian noticed that, maybe because the game had just restarted, the opposing goalkeeper was somewhat far from the goal. Seeing this scene, an idea flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. Then his muscles tensed up, and he kicked the ball fiercely with his right foot! Bang! With the sound of the booming noise, everyone was stunned! The football whistled as it flew forward! This is The sudden move from Lin Tian left everyone shocked, what was he doing? Was it a shot at goal? But wasn''t that too exaggerated? Shooting from midfield? After a moment of shock, everyone lifted their heads to watch the ball in the air. At this time, the foreign team''s goalkeeper was still twisting his waist, but suddenly, he felt that something was off in the atmosphere. Why was everyone looking up at the sky? The goalkeeper instinctively looked up. As he did, a cold sweat broke out all over his body. The football! He saw a white football whistling past him towards his goal. Seeing this scene, he was scared out of his wits and hurriedly turned to chase the ball! But it was too late. As he turned, the football smashed into the grass, then quickly rebounded into the net. Thump! Thump! The football bounced around inside the goal. Silence! The scene was utterly silent! No one expected this development. Beep! After a brief silence, the referee''s whistle soundedthe goal was valid! "Yeah! Too cool!" Cheers erupted from the crowd, and all Lin Tian''s teammates excitedly rushed towards him. After a celebration, the game resumed, with the opposing team kicking off. Possibly provoked by Lin Tian, the foreign team played with utmost seriousness, their passing and movement flawless. Lin Tian''s side, being technically inferior, quickly gave away opportunities due to the opposing team''s constant attacks, and their number one forward poked the ball right into Lin Tian''s goal. Five to three! That goal once again struck a blow to the confidence of Lin Tian''s team. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian also grew anxious. He had to win, not just to earn Supernatural Points but also because failing to do so would mean losing two of thema result Lin Tian could not accept. So Lin Tian fought back with vigor, but his efforts were in vain as the opposition marked him closely, giving him no chance. Five minutes later, Lin Tian finally spotted an opportunity, but it was difficult to break through as he was surrounded by a circle of defenders. Glancing at his current position, he was about thirty meters away from the opponent''s goal. Let''s do this! He gritted his teeth! Lin Tian lashed out with his foot! Whoosh! The football screamed away, like a cannonball! Bang! Even though the opposing goalkeeper did his best to jump, just as his hand was about to touch the ball, the football took a wicked turn! A crescent kick! Bang! The football smashed fiercely into the white net! Beep! The referee''s whistle sounded, indicating the goal was valid! Five to four! Only trailing by one goal now. The following part of the match remained tense. The foreign team couldn''t defend against Lin Tian, while Lin Tian''s team couldn''t stop the opponents'' collective offense. The score of both teams was deadlocked. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Five to five! Six to five! Six to six! Seven to six! Seven to seven! By the end of the game, the score was tied at seven to seven, and out of those points, Lin Tian had scored six himself. It was essentially Lin Tian against an entire team. In the last minute of the game, Lin Tianyi hit the ball against the opponent''s crossbar, then executed a perfect bicycle kick that sent the soccer ball back into play. Goal! Seven to eight. After Lin Tian scored that goal, the opposing team failed to score again until the end of the match. The score was set at seven to eight! As the referee''s whistle indicated the end of the game, an electronic synthesized voice instantly rang out in Lin Tian''s mind, "Super Serial Task: The fourth mini-task of helping Shen Mengyi win the soccer game has been completed. Task reward: One Supernatural Point." The moment he heard the voice, Lin Tian took a deep breath, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and sighed, "That was not easy!" It really wasn''t easy! At one point, Lin Tian thought he might fail, with the opposing team being so strong, he wasn''t very confident. But in any case, he had finally won in the end. After the match, a celebration followed. Then Lin Tian, along with his three roommates and Shen Mengyi, headed to the cafeteria restaurant. It was almost six by then, and the cafeteria was running out of food. Shen Mengyi, to show her gratitude to Lin Tian, offered to treat him to dinner. Hearing this, Lin Tian''s three roommates shamelessly insisted on tagging along. Out of options, Shen Mengyi reluctantly agreed to include them. On the way to the restaurant, Shen Mengyi looked curiously at Lin Tian, who was wiping his sweat with a tissue, and asked, "Lin Tian, you''re pretty good, huh!" "What?" Lin Tian took out a tissue, wiped the sweat off his forehead, and then paused, turning his head with a look of surprise. "I''m saying you''re quite impressive. You stole the show at the style competition, and I heard you did some ''Light Art Skimming on Water'' yesterday? Plus, your soccer skills are amazing! Not bad at all!" said Shen Mengyi, looking at Lin Tian curiously. She found this slightly perverted guy to be quite talented. Hearing Shen Mengyi''s praise, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and tossed his hair without any modesty, "Who am I? Even though I''ve retired from Jianghu, my legend still lives there! There''s nothing in Jianghu I can''t do!" "Yeah, right! Keep bragging!" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. "Don''t believe me? Name something for me to do right now!" Lin Tian chuckled. Sweeping Lin Tian with a look of speechlessness and glancing at the nearly setting sun, Shen Mengyi pointed, "Then make that sun disappear!" Ding! As soon as Shen Mengyi finished speaking, an electronic synthesized voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super Serial Task: The fifth mini-task to fulfill Shen Mengyi''s wish, annihilate the sun. Task reward: One Supernatural Point. Task failure: Deduction of two Supernatural Points. Note: This task must be completed within one day. If not completed within the stipulated time, it will be considered a failure." "What the hell!" Lin Tian swore suddenly after a moment of shock. This mission is downright impossible, right? Annihilate the sun? My God! How could that be possible! "What''s wrong with you! Why are you cursing!" Lin Tian''s sudden swearing drew disapproval from Shen Mengyi beside him. "Ah?" Lin Tian blinked, then quickly came back to reality with a grimacing face, "No, it wasn''t directed at you!" "Then who are you swearing at?" Shen Mengyi asked indignantly. She thought Lin Tian was being excessive. "I''m cursing it!" Lin Tian said, pointing at the sunset in the sky. "Huh?" Shen Mengyi was taken aback by Lin Tian''s words. What did he mean? Suffering, Lin Tian explained, "I''m cursing it for being so big and powerful. I can''t destroy it and fulfill your wish!" Shen Mengyi laughed at Lin Tian''s expression, patting his shoulder, "It''s okay, I was just kidding! But you do look pretty funny!" Lin Tian''s face dropped, full of gloom. You were joking? But the system isn''t joking. Thinking about this task left Lin Tian speechless. I''ve gone too far! This bluff was too big! Lin Tian never imagined an offhand remark would bring about such a task. Destroy the sun? That''s just ridiculous! Even if he managed to destroy the sun, it might not even get destroyed. "What the heck, am I really going to fail this task?" Lin Tian thought, utterly despondent. With his mind preoccupied, Lin Tian was somewhat absent-minded during dinner. He pondered if there was any way to complete this task. It was impossible to really destroy the sun. He''d have to be out of his mind to attempt such a thing. Besides, even if he wanted to, he didn''t have the power to do it. With a day left to finish the task, Lin Tian tried all sorts of things. He dabbled with special effects, photoshopped himself in, and virtually destroyed the sun on his computer. Stay tuned to empire But it was utterly useless. Then Lin Tian went out of his way to make a fake sun and destroyed that. Still, no use at all! Lin Tian continued to experiment in various ways, but they all ended in failure. The day quickly passed by. Watching time slip away, Lin Tian felt helpless. He tried every possible method, but it was all in vain. Ding! When the time was up, an electronic synthesized voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super..." Chapter 151 I Said Get Lost! When the time was up, an electronic synthesized voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Super Chain Task: The fifth mini-task, fulfilling Shen Mengyi''s wish to destroy the sun, has failed. Two Supernatural Points deducted."As the voice sounded, Lin Tian watched two of the three golden Supernatural Points in his Sea of Consciousness disappear. Originally, Lin Tian had three drops of Supernatural Points; now, only one remained. "Damn it..." Lin Tian was so angry he almost twisted his nose out of shape. Failure! This was the first time Lin Tian had not completed a task, the first time he had failed. "This sucks!" Lin Tian mumbled frustratedly as he rubbed his face with his hand, looking extremely depressed. Unsatisfactory! Lin Tian was very unsatisfied! Suddenly, Lin Tian paused, stunned. Ding! An electronic synthesized voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Super Chain Task: The sixth mini-task, help Shen Mengyi deal with the driver''s harassment. Task completion reward: one Supernatural Point. Task failure penalty: two Supernatural Points. Note: this task must be completed within ten minutes, and failure to complete within the stipulated time will be deemed as a failure." Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian was stunned and then cursed, "Damn!" After cursing, Lin Tian quickly got up and ran outside. Seeing Lin Tian rushing out in such a hurry, Lin Tao and the others were taken aback, unable to understand what got into Lin Tian. As soon as he ran out of the dorm, Lin Tian immediately looked around. Then Lin Tian''s gaze turned to the northwest. In that direction, Lin Tian saw a figure flickering with red light. That was Shen Mengyi''s silhouette. Upon seeing the red light, Lin Tian quickly ran in that direction. Mengyi''s current location should be the school''s Gate No. 4. ** As Lin Tian dashed over, Shen Mengyi was already fuming with anger. She glared at the driver in front of her and snapped, "Wasn''t it agreed to be one hundred? How did it become one hundred and twenty!" "At the beginning, the journey was so long, so long, my fuel is hardly enough!" the crew-cut driver responded indifferently, facing Shen Mengyi. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It was you who said you knew the way at the start, it was you who got lost, how can you charge extra for this!" Mengyi glared back at the driver, her face full of fury. "Exactly, exactly! This is clearly your own problem. Even if the route taken was longer, it''s because you weren''t familiar with it, what does that have to do with us!" said a classmate next to Mengyi, also looking displeased at the driver. "We''ll pay up to one hundred, not a penny more!" the other classmates chimed in. Today, Mengyi and her club had organized an outing and had chartered two vans from the school gate, with the fare set at one hundred for a round trip per van. Who would have thought that the driver would not know the way, take a detour, and then claim it was too far, demanding an extra charge upon return. Under such circumstances, Mengyi and her friends naturally refused to comply. The problem was entirely the driver''s fault. They claimed to know the way at the beginning, but ended up getting lost themselves, making the detour not their responsibility at all. "Right! We''ll give a hundred at most, not a cent more!" "Exactly! Exactly!" A chorus of agreement rang out at the scene. There were more than a dozen people on this outing, but most of them were girls, with only four or five boys. With the sound of agreement from the crowd, the crew-cut driver''s expression changed instantly. He slammed his hand on the hood of the car and bellowed, "Damn it, if you don''t pay, you''re not going anywhere!" "Just because you say we can''t leave, we can''t leave?" Hearing the driver''s arrogant words, a few of the male students could hardly restrain themselves, retorting sarcastically. "Motherfucker, what did you just say?" Hearing this, the man with the buzz cut immediately stepped forward swiftly and pointed at the male student''s nose, cursing loudly. Seeing this scene, the surrounding students all gathered around to watch. At the same time, the drivers of the vans nearby also ran over. A group of more than a dozen van drivers surrounded the male student who had spoken up. "Kid, what are you trying to say? Are you trying to cross me?" A bald driver said coldly, looking at the male student. Shen Mengyi was shocked to see her classmate surrounded by more than a dozen people, and immediately pushed through the crowd, shouting, "What''s the matter, what''s the matter? Are you looking to bully someone?" "What''s going on?" The security guards at the school gate also noticed the commotion and hurried over. Seeing a few security guards approaching, Shen Mengyi quickly explained the situation. After scanning the scene, an older security guard pulled Shen Mengyi and a few other students aside and whispered to them. "Look, just forget about it, it''s just an extra twenty bucks," the older security guard said, pulling Shen Mengyi and a few other students aside and advising them quietly. "How can that be okay? It''s clearly their fault," Shen Mengyi said with a look of defiance. "Sigh, better to avoid trouble. In the end, it''s you who are going to suffer. They are all in cahoots. You don''t know, but two years ago during the summer vacation, because the school planned to use the school bus to take students directly to the train station, which would have affected their business, they blocked the school bus and even smashed it! And in the end? The school still gave in and stopped the activity! The school doesn''t want to provoke them, and you better not either. If it really comes to a fight, you''ll be at a disadvantage. They don''t just fight, they fight to kill!" Hearing this, Shen Mengyi and the others were stunned. They''re this overbearing? Originally, Shen Mengyi and the others were unwilling to compromise, but after hearing what the security guard said, it seemed they really had no choice. They definitely didn''t want to get hurt or even lose their lives over twenty bucks. Despite the frustration and helplessness, in the end, Shen Mengyi and the others chose to compromise. Just as Shen Mengyi and the others were about to obediently pay the money, Lin Tian hurried over. Read latest chapters at empire After quickly scanning the area, Lin Tian''s gaze immediately landed on Shen Mengyi, who was about to pay. Lin Tian hurried over and stopped her, "What''s going on?" Seeing Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi was a bit surprised, and then she began explaining in a low voice. Seeing this girl chatting with someone while she was supposed to be paying annoyed the drivers who were ready to take the money, they urged her rudely, "Hurry up, hurry up, stop babbling." By this time, Lin Tian had already understood the situation. Looking up, Lin Tian pulled out two hundred-yuan notes from his wallet and tossed them over, "Two hundred, take it if you want it, if not, get lost!" Lin Tian''s tone was anything but courteous; already upset about the failed mission, he was not in a good mood. Taken aback for a moment, one of the drivers glared at Lin Tian with anger, "Kid, watch your mouth." "I said take the two hundred and leave, or get the hell out!" Lin Tian said impatiently. The sudden conflict surprised everyone present. Nobody expected Lin Tian to be so hot-tempered. The drivers were also stunned; they couldn''t believe Lin Tian was being so aggressive. After a moment of shock, one of the drivers opened the van door, pulled out a wooden stick, and smashed it towards Lin Tian''s head, shouting angrily, "Motherfucker, that''ll teach you to be arrogant!" "Ah!" Seeing this scene, Shen Mengyi screamed. Chapter 152 Do You Want Me to Calculate It for You? ```Watching the wooden stick smash towards his head, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and suddenly reached out his hand! Crack! The arm-thick wooden stick was caught single-handedly by Lin Tian. With a cold face, Lin Tian gripped the stick and yanked it fiercely! Hiss~! In an instant, the driver felt a fiery pain in his hands as the stick he was clutching tightly was forcibly yanked out by Lin Tian! "Hit me? Looking for death!" Lin Tian looked coldly at the driver and lashed out with the stick towards the driver''s thigh! Crack! Accompanied by a crisp sound, the driver instantly screamed and fell to the ground. Pain! Pain! A severe pain emanated from his thigh, making him think his leg was nearly broken. Stunned for a moment, the other drivers reacted, roaring in anger as they all charged towards Lin Tian. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this sudden scene, all the students were shocked and quickly dodged to the side. Many students turned their gaze to Lin Tian, with worry and nervousness visible in the eyes of many. In their hearts, these students were all rooting for Lin Tian, but at this moment, Lin Tian was facing more than a dozen of them alone, and they believed Lin Tian was definitely at a disadvantage. He would surely be beaten. Being beat up was inevitable. But the next scene made everyone''s eyes widen in disbelief. This... Bang bang! Smack smack! With every sound that rang out, a person hit the ground. Lin Tian''s face was cold as he swung the stick in his hand rapidly. The speed was so fast it even created a flurry of stick shadows. As cries of agony rose, Lin Tian remained unscathed, while all the minivan drivers who charged at him were knocked to the ground. In just a few seconds, the dozen or so men who had rushed at Lin Tian menacingly were all groaning on the ground. Coldly surveying his surroundings, Lin Tian threw down the now broken stick, spat fiercely, and cursed, "Damn it, no appreciation for kindness given!" Silence! The scene was utterly silent, everyone somewhat blankly watching Lin Tian. "Whew!" Taking a deep breath and after venting his frustration, Lin Tian felt much better. "Lin, Lin Tian..." Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian somewhat dazedly, stunned as well. As Shen Mengyi spoke, Lin Tian''s Sea of Consciousness echoed with an electronic, synthesized voice: "Super Chain Quest - The sixth mini-task of assisting Shen Mengyi in dealing with the drivers'' harassment is completed. Reward: one Superpower Point." In the moment that the synthesized voice sounded, Lin Tian felt a new Superpower Point floating within his Sea of Consciousness. Glancing at the Superpower Points floating in his Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian felt much better, even though he had lost two points, but now he had gained one. Lin Tian now had a total of two Superpower Points. "Lin Tian..." As Lin Tian was lost in thought, Shen Mengyi''s voice reached his ears again. "Hmm?" Startled, Lin Tian came back to his senses and looked towards Shen Mengyi. Soon Lin Tian noticed a look of worry on Shen Mengyi''s pretty face. "What''s up?" Feeling that Shen Mengyi''s expression was strange, Lin Tian asked. Looking at Lin Tian with concern, Shen Mengyi then pulled Lin Tian aside and whispered anxiously, "You''ve gotten yourself into trouble, they''re not just these few people, they will definitely seek revenge!" Shen Mengyi was genuinely worried for Lin Tian; she knew these people would surely come back for revenge. Lin Tian, taken aback, glanced at Shen Mengyi and then smiled nonchalantly, "No worries, I can handle it!" With that, he patted Shen Mengyi''s shoulder and said relaxedly, "I''m fine. I can deal with all of this." "It''s not..." Shen Mengyi was a bit frantic, thinking that Lin Tian didn''t understand the gravity of the situation. "Alright, I''ve got to go!" Lin Tian interrupted Shen Mengyi, waved his hand, and turned to walk towards the school. Watching Lin Tian leave without looking back, Shen Mengyi stamped her foot in annoyance and exclaimed, "No good deed goes unpunished!" Lin Tian heard Shen Mengyi''s muttering behind him, but he did not turn back, continuing to walk forward instead. Lin Tian knew Shen Mengyi made sense; if things were left as they were, those people would definitely come back for revenge, and then he''d really be in trouble. Lin Tian wasn''t afraid of their retaliation, but he hated troubles that could disrupt his normal study and life. As Lin Tian headed to his dorm, he pondered a solution. Thinking it over, an idea occurred to Lin Tian. Lei Jun! ``` Lin Tian thought of Lei Jun, whom he had encountered at the last gathering with his classmates. Lei Jun was one of the underworld high rollers in Wu''an City. And those drivers clearly had a bit of a Jianghu team flavor to them. There was no one more suitable than Lei Jun to deal with these people. With that thought, Lin Tian took out his phone and dialed Lei Jun''s number. "Hello, Brother Lei, sorry for not calling you for so long. It''s my fault. What''s up. Yes, I have a favor to ask of you today Yeah, it''s like this..." Lin Tian then told him about what had just happened. Hearing about it, Lei Jun agreed readily, saying it was no problem at all. He would handle the rest of the matter. After chatting a bit more, Lin Tian hung up the phone. "Professional tasks still require professionals!" Lin Tian twirled his phone and nodded slightly. For the next two days, Lin Tian''s days were very peaceful. Many people guessed that those drivers would come to trouble Lin Tian, but there was no movement from them. This left many people puzzled. When did these people start to have such good tempers? On the third day, just as Lin Tian was leaving class for his dormitory, he suddenly saw Shen Mengyi walking anxiously toward the school exit. Glancing at her, Lin Tian was a bit puzzled. Did Shen Mengyi have some kind of emergency? Looking at her curiously, Lin Tian did not pay further attention and was about to leave when suddenly, he paused mid-step. A synthesized electronic voice rang out in his brain: "Super chain mission: The seventh task is to help Shen Mengyi''s sister recoup the lost money." A mission, a mission actually came. "Missions really do come without any regularity!" Lin Tian shook his head speechlessly, then started to run toward Shen Mengyi while shouting, "Shen Mengyi!" Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Shen Mengyi, who was in a rush to get outside, paused and turned around to see that it was Lin Tian. Seeing that Shen Mengyi had stopped, Lin Tian quickened his pace and caught up with her, asking curiously, "What''s wrong? You look so flustered." "My sister just called me saying her money was stolen, and she''s crying right now!" Shen Mengyi glanced at Lin Tian as she explained. "Where is she?" Lin Tian asked curiously. "At the No. 4 school gate, I''m on my way to find her," Shen Mengyi replied with some urgency. She was really worried that her sister might have been harmed, as her sister was crying so pitifully on the phone. "Let''s go together," Lin Tian said with a smile, giving her a glance. "You, going there...?" Shen Mengyi hesitated. The No. 4 school gate was where those drivers congregated, and Lin Tian had just fought with them a few days ago. Going there now... Shen Mengyi was already curious about why those people didn''t seek revenge, and now Lin Tian was walking right into the situation? "It''s okay, let''s go!" Seeing that Shen Mengyi was still hesitant, Lin Tian took her hand and walked towards the No. 4 school gate. Upon reaching the No. 4 school gate, Lin Tian immediately saw a girl in blue jeans squatting on the ground crying. People around were subtly casting glances at her. The moment she saw the girl, Shen Mengyi hurried over and asked anxiously as she squatted down, "Yiran, what''s wrong?" Hearing the familiar voice of Shen Mengyi, Shen Yiran looked up, and then threw herself into Shen Mengyi''s arms, sobbing, "Sister, my money was stolen. All two thousand was taken." "Okay, okay, don''t cry! If it''s stolen, then so be it," Shen Mengyi said softly, patting her sister on the back and comforting her. Many people turned to look at the scene, and many of the minivan drivers cast occasional glances at the two girls. Seeing this, Lin Tian shouted angrily, "What are you looking at, scram!" Lin Tian''s shout attracted many people''s attention, and the drivers, upon seeing Lin Tian, instantly changed their expressions, turning their heads away with a hint of fear. They didn''t dare to look anymore. Witnessing this, two school security guards nearby were puzzled. When had these people become so well-behaved? Was it really because Lin Tian had beaten them once that they were now this tame? Impossible. They were not so easily subdued. If that were the case, they would no longer pose a threat to the school. So what was the reason? Or did this boy have a significant backing? Seeing this scene, various speculations flashed through the minds of the two security guards. After comforting her sister for a while, Shen Mengyi took her sister''s hand and walked back toward the school. Not knowing what to say, Lin Tian could only follow behind the two of them. Having walked a little distance, Lin Tian noticed Shen Yiran was still crying, so he couldn''t help but speak up, "Alright, don''t cry anymore. I can help you get the money back!" Hearing this, Shen Yiran abruptly stopped sobbing and turned her head to look at Lin Tian, sizing him up and down, "Are you my sister''s friend? Don''t try to comfort me with that, I''m upset enough as it is." Letting out a helpless sigh, Lin Tian shrugged, "It might be impossible for others, but that doesn''t mean it''s impossible for me." "The person who stole my money is long gone, how are you going to find them?" Shen Yiran asked doubtfully. "I said it might be impossible for others, but that doesn''t mean it''s impossible for me. I can tell fortunes, want me to do a reading for you?" "Alright, alright, stop joking!" Thinking Lin Tian was joking, Shen Mengyi interrupted him. "Don''t believe me? I''ll do a reading for you." Saying so, Lin Tian took out three coins from his pocket, held the coins in his hand, pondered for a moment, looked up at the two women with a grin and said, "Let''s see what color underwear you''re wearing today!" After speaking, Lin Tian chuckled and tossed the coins. Continue your journey on empire Whoosh! With Lin Tian''s toss, the silver coins rapidly spun on the concrete ground. Buzzing! A few seconds later, the coins stopped. Chapter 153 Give Me My Money Back! "You... hooligan!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Shen Mengyi was taken aback, and soon her pretty face blushed as she rebuked him shyly and indignantly."Ah?" Shen Yiran was also stunned by Lin Tian''s words. "Do you really know how to calculate?" Shen Yiran looked at Lin Tian with disbelief. "Of course!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, then bent down to pick up the three coins from the ground, held them in his hand, and tossed them onto the ground once more, saying at the same time, "Let me tell you who stole your money." Whir, whir! As Lin Tian made his move, the three silver coins spun rapidly on the concrete ground. Read exclusive chapters at empire A few seconds later, the coins stopped. At the same time, a stream of information flowed into Lin Tian''s mind. Looking at the information in his mind, Lin Tian looked at Shen Yiran and slowly began to speak, "The one who stole your money is a gang, isn''t it? There are four of them. Among the four, there is one bald guy, one with a scarred face, and a girl, right?" The more Lin Tian spoke, the wider Shen Yiran''s mouth hung open... Truly, Lin Tian had guessed everything correctly. "You really..." Shen Yiran stared at Lin Tian, dumbfounded. "Of course!" Lin Tian chuckled, "Don''t worry, I''ll help you with your money." ** Two hours later, Lin Tian was on a train. When Lin Tian arrived, the four thieves were already on the train, and it was about to depart. With no other choice, Lin Tian had to board the train as well. This train was the green-skinned type and quite empty. Arriving in Carriage No. 11, Lin Tian glanced around and immediately locked onto the four people. These four were the ones who had stolen Shen Yiran''s money. He had planned to directly retrieve the two thousand yuan, but then Lin Tian had another idea and turned to leave. Half an hour later, Lin Tian had an extra small backpack on him. With the backpack on, Lin Tian took a seat not far from the four. After resting for a while in his seat, Lin Tian smacked his lips and thought for a moment, then he turned around to take the backpack from behind his seat. He opened the small bag and pulled out something wrapped in a black plastic bag. He placed this package on the table and then began to unwrap the black plastic layer by layer, eventually taking out the contents. Stack by stack! Lin Tian pulled out stack after stack of red banknotes from insideall hundreds! Considering the thickness, there had to be at least thirty or forty thousand yuan! The moment Lin Tian placed the stacks of red banknotes on the table, the people around him instantly turned their gazes towards them. Although there weren''t many passengers on the train at that time, the scene still shocked everyone. Some gazed dumbfounded at the stacks of red banknotes on Lin Tian''s table. Licking his lips, Lin Tian counted the money on his table, seeming to relish the moment. After enjoying the view for a while, Lin Tian then packed the money back into the black plastic bag. Once it was back inside, Lin Tian carelessly stuffed the black bag behind him without paying any more attention to it. Seeing this, the four people sitting not far away exchanged glances and then nodded at each other. "Ah, so boring. Anyone for cards?" Suddenly, one of the bald men in the group yelled out. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Me, me!" A voluptuous woman raised her hand and shouted. This woman was also one of the four. "Let''s play Landlord, but we''re one short!" The bald man said with some regret. "I''ll get someone!" The woman immediately responded upon hearing this. As she spoke, the woman got up and sat down next to Lin Tian, reaching out her little hand to tug at Lin Tian''s sleeve, "Handsome, wanna play cards?" "Yeah, yeah, it''s boring traveling. Let''s all play together!" The bald man also directly took a seat opposite Lin Tian. "Come on!" Licking his somewhat dry lips, Lin Tian revealed an innocuous smile, "Sure thing!" "Great, deal the cards then!" However, some observant people who witnessed this shook their heads. Poor guy! This boy is definitely at a disadvantage. Clearly, these people are working together; it''s an obvious trap! Despite this knowledge, no one spoke up. In this day and age, good deeds often go unrewarded. To warn them might even lead to being beaten up, as the other party was a group of four. "Yeah! Four twos!" The girl excitedly threw down four twos. "Hehe! I got double kings!" Lin Tian tossed down a pair of jokers with a giggle, and when he threw down his last card, he laughed, "A three; I win!" "Annoying, you didn''t even let me win!" The girl pouted, pulling Lin Tian''s hand and speaking in a coquettish tone. The bald man across the table gave the girl a sign with his eyes. The girl nodded subtly, and as she continued to lean on Lin Tian, speaking in a whiny voice, her other hand reached for the black plastic bag behind Lin Tian. She deftly pulled the black bag out, and then one of her accomplices swiftly took the black bag from her hand. That was another one of her associates. There were three or four people on the train who saw what happened, but not one of them dared to speak up. That''s because the man holding the plastic bag was a towering figure at six feet tall, with a burly frame and a scar across his face, clearly not someone to mess with. Fear of getting into trouble for meddling in others'' affairs meant that many people chose to remain silent. "Sigh..." someone sighed softly. He was speechless at Lin Tian''s naivety; the young man was too easily scammed. And who carries so much cash with them? Fine to carry cash, but to show it off like that? It really was, really was... courting death. Having succeeded, the girl pouted and shouted, "No fun, always losing, boring!" With that, the girl stood up. Seeing the girl stand, the bald man opposite her also stood. Then the four of them nodded slightly to each other, exchanging glances before turning to leave collectively. "Wait!" Just as they were about to leave, Lin Tian suddenly shouted. "What?" The girl turned and looked at Lin Tian with a cold face. Lin Tian also stood up, grinning at the two, "Give me back my money!" "Money? What money?" Upon hearing this, the girl''s face changed instantaneously. Looking at the group, Lin Tian said with a grin, "Hey, have you not seen what you''re holding in your hands?" Finishing his words, Lin Tian bent over, still grinning, and picked up his backpack from behind. Then he pulled out a plastic bag identical to the black one and, opening it, he took out stack after stack of red bills. "This..." Seeing this, everyone was dumbfounded! After a moment of shock, Scarface looked down and pulled out a black plastic bag from his pocket, opened it, and was stupefied. Newspapers! Newspapers! It was actually just piles and piles of newspapers! "How is this possible!" Scarface incredulously drew out pile after pile of newspapers. Everyone was stunned as they watched the newspapers flutter, unable to regain their composure. Grinning at the dumbfounded four, Lin Tian whistled, his face teasing, "Trying to outsmart me? Dream on! Bow down and worship!" After speaking, Lin Tian glanced at the girl and chuckled, "Beautiful, nice figure!" "You..." The girl glared at Lin Tian, her face full of rage. "Looking for death!" Already played and boiling with anger, Lin Tian''s brazen attitude immediately provoked fury in the group. "Kid, let me teach you how to behave!" Scarface, face red with anger, charged towards Lin Tian. Seeing Scarface''s motion, the other two men also surged towards Lin Tian in an instant. Speechless... Seeing this, the onlookers all wore faces of speechlessness. "Idiot..." someone muttered softly. He wasn''t speaking about Scarface, but about Lin Tian. Lin Tian had just played them but had to announce it. And not only announce it, but he did so in such a dismissive manner. Isn''t that asking for trouble? The three men were all big and tall, and by all accounts, Lin Tian was at a disadvantage. So stupid! The onlookers all thought Lin Tian was an idiot; was he not looking for a beating by provoking them? Everyone thought Lin Tian was going to be beaten, but what happened next took everyone by surprise. Whoosh! Scarface threw a heavy punch at Lin Tian''s head. Smack! The punch landed solidly on Lin Tian''s head. Yet Lin Tian appeared calm and collected as if it wasn''t his head that had been struck. As for Scarface, he looked normal at first, but instantly, his face twisted in pain. "Ah! It hurts, it hurts!" Scarface cried out, clutching his hand. A rock, it was like his punch had hit a rock. Seeing this, everyone was startled. Seizing the moment of their shock, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and suddenly kicked out! Bang! Lin Tian sent one of them flying with a kick! "Hey!" Lin Tian landed a punch on Scarface''s stomach. Lin Tian was so fast, by the time the crowd realized what was happening, he had already knocked the three men to the ground. It had only been a matter of seconds. Stunned at the sight of her three companions easily knocked down by Lin Tian, the girl was flabbergasted. After a quick search on the fallen men, Lin Tian found five to six thousand yuan. Chapter 154 Scoundrel After getting off the train, Lin Tian left the station and hailed a taxi to Wu''an City.Since the train he had taken was a slow one, stopping at almost every small station, he was not far from Wu''an City. A taxi ride would take about two hours to get there. Once in the car, Lin Tian dialed Guo Rong''s number, "Hey, Sleepyhead, did you mark me present?" "Did it!" "They didn''t notice, right?" "Nope! Don''t you trust us?" "That''s good." After chatting for a bit more, Lin Tian hung up the call. Because Lin Tian was in a rush to help Shen Yiran get back the stolen money, he naturally couldn''t attend his afternoon classes, so he had to ask his dorm mates to help mark his attendance. This was the first time Lin Tian had skipped class since starting university, fortunately, the teacher hadn''t noticed. By the time Lin Tian returned to school, it was already evening. Back at school, Lin Tian scanned the area and soon spotted a red figure in the direction of the teaching building. It was the task-red light flickering on Shen Mengyi. "She must be studying in the classroom," Lin Tian thought, after giving Shen Mengyi''s whereabouts a quick glance. Fingering the cash in his pocket, Lin Tian strode toward the teaching building. Although he had retrieved the two thousand yuan, Lin Tian hadn''t received a message saying the task was completed; apparently, he needed to return the money to Shen Mengyi''s sister, Shen Yiran. Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered to look for Shen Yiran and decided to go directly to Shen Mengyi instead. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian entered the classroom where Shen Mengyi was. At that time, there were about twenty students studying in the classroom. Lin Tian took a quick look inside and immediately found Shen Mengyi sitting at the back, and next to her was her sister, Shen Yiran. "Both here, perfect!" Seeing the two of them, Lin Tian felt a surge of joy and walked over. Since no one was sitting in the seats in front of Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran, Lin Tian directly took the seat in front of them. He then pulled out roughly four thousand yuan from his pocket and slapped it onto the desk in front of them. Slap! The sudden appearance of a stack of red banknotes on the desk in front of them startled Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran, who were deep in their books. After a moment of surprise, they raised their heads, and then were astounded once again. They hadn''t expected Lin Tian. Stunned for a moment, Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian with surprise, then back at the money on the table, and exclaimed, "What are you doing..." "Here, two thousand of this is your sister''s!" Lin Tian snorted, pointing at the stack of money on the table. "Ah? Did you..." Upon hearing this, Shen Yiran, guessing what had transpired, gasped in shock, her voice inadvertently rising. Because Shen Yiran suddenly raised her voice, the other students quietly reading in the room turned their gazes, looking somewhat displeased. Noticing the glares from the surrounding students, Shen Mengyi quickly gathered the money from the desk and, standing up softly, said, "Let''s talk outside." Then, the three of them got up and went outside the classroom. As soon as she arrived outside the classroom, Shen Yiran couldn''t contain her surprise and looked at Lin Tian with amazement, "Did you really get those two thousand yuan back?" "Of course, there''s nothing I can''t handle!" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and laughed with a heh-heh. "Really? You didn''t just take out two thousand of your own, did you?" Holding a handful of cash, Shen Mengyi asked with some suspicion. She genuinely thought Lin Tian might do something like that. Because in the past, she had encountered similar situations where men who pursued her would normally spend tens of thousands, so she was quite skeptical that Lin Tian had withdrawn the money himself to please her. That was her confidence in her own appearance. Lin Tian gave Shen Mengyi a speechless glance, took out his phone, opened the photo album, and handed it over, "Here, take a look. Are these the people?" Lin Tian had anticipated this scene, so he had previously captured the faces of those four people with his phone. "Let me see, let me see!" Seeing Lin Tian mention that he had photos of those people on his phone, Shen Yiran immediately leaned in closer. Hearing Shen Yiran''s words, Shen Mengyi promptly shifted the phone in her direction and moved it down a bit. Shen Yiran''s gaze swept over the photos on the phone, and she widened her eyes in disbelief before flipping through the pictures again, finding all four individuals who had stolen her money. "It''s true! You really found them?" Shen Yiran took her eyes off the phone and stared at Lin Tian in disbelief. Although she had previously witnessed the magic of Lin Tian''s divination, she was still somewhat in disbelief when Lin Tian actually found those four people. "That''s right, would I lie to you!" Lin Tian shook his leg and whistled. "Huh? This is on a train?" At that moment, Shen Mengyi noticed something odd, realizing that the people in the photos seemed to be on a train. "Oh, by the time I found them, they were already on the train, so I just chased after them," Lin Tian explained casually. "..." Upon hearing this, both Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran fell silent instantly. Shen Mengyi was somewhat touched internally; for this matter, Lin Tian had actually chased after a train, this... On the side, Shen Yiran was also very surprised and couldn''t believe Lin Tian would go to such lengths, even chasing after a train. Glancing at the expressions of the two, Lin Tian knew they had misunderstood something and then chuckled, "Don''t get me wrong, I''m just a good person, um, a good person..." If it weren''t for the mission, Lin Tian wouldn''t have gone to such extremes. But naturally, Lin Tian wouldn''t say this out loud. However, Lin Tian''s explanation was met with disbelief from both. Shen Yiran laughed even more at Lin Tian and said, "Don''t explain anymore, explanation is just a cover-up, did you fall for my sister? Since you helped me out this time, I can help you!" "Your sister?" Lin Tian glanced at Shen Mengyi and was somewhat surprised to find that Shen Mengyi seemed to appear, well, a bit shy? Come on, she hasn''t fallen for me, has she? Am I really that charming? Seeing Shen Mengyi appear somewhat shy, Lin Tian started feeling a bit self-admiring inside. Seeing Lin Tian daydreaming, Shen Yiran laughed on the side, "Do you want my help? With my help, your chances of success would greatly increase. You should know that many people are after my sister." Hearing Shen Yiran''s words, Lin Tian snapped back to reality, gave her a look, then glanced at Shen Mengyi and subsequently Lin Tian pretended to ponder, stroking his slightly stubbly chin, and said thoughtfully, "Just one? How could that be enough? I aim for the sky with sisters, flying high! Why don''t you both hook up with me at once!" Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Shen Yiran''s pretty face blushed instantly. Continue reading stories on empire While Shen Mengyi, on the other hand, was taken aback and then swung her fist towards Lin Tian, cursing, "Scram, pervert!" Lin Tian dodged with a snicker, teasing, "Don''t you like it? I''m quite amazing, you know, two is no problem!" "You... jerk!" Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian, somewhat annoyed, stomped her foot, and turned her face away, ignoring Lin Tian. Chapter 155 Help When Lin Tian teased Shen Mengyi, Shen Yiran also reacted, hands on her hips and cheeks puffed, she scolded indignantly, "You''ve got some nerve, hitting on my girl!""You''re not bad yourself, with boobs and a butt!" Lin Tian sized up Shen Yiran, making a lecherous face. "You die!" Unable to stand Lin Tian''s gaze any longer, Shen Yiran snapped. "Okay, okay, just kidding, don''t take it seriously!" Seeing that the two girls were about to leave, Lin Tian quickly joked. "Hmph, if you dare to do that again, I''ll ignore you!" Shen Mengyi glared at Lin Tian and pouted. "Hehe" Lin Tian chuckled dryly without speaking. At the same time, an electronic synthesized voice resounded in his mind: "Super series task: The seventh mini-task of helping Shen Mengyi''s younger sister retrieve her stolen money is now complete. Reward: one Superpower Point." Hearing this electronic voice, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. He had been wondering why there hadn''t been a task completion sound. With the task completed, Lin Tian focused his attention on his Sea of Consciousness, swept his gaze through the air there, and then saw three golden Superpower Points floating. "Got three more Superpower Points, not bad, not bad!" Every time he watched his Superpower Points increase, Lin Tian always felt a sense of bountiful pleasure. "Hey, what are you doing? I''m talking to you!" While Lin Tian was focusing on his Sea of Consciousness, Shen Yiran''s somewhat dissatisfied voice came from beside him. "Ah? What did you say?" Startled, Lin Tian looked at her somewhat bewildered. Giving Lin Tian a glare, Shen Yiran frostily said, "You didn''t hear me talking, did you? Forget it!" With that, Shen Yiran turned her head away, ignoring Lin Tian. "Um, I''ve had this problem since I was little, unconsciously zoning out, I really didn''t mean it! Forgive me, please!" Saying this, Lin Tian reached out and gently turned her around by the shoulders, facing him again. "You smell so good" Suddenly, Lin Tian, holding Shen Yiran''s shoulders, blurted out. "What?" Hearing Lin Tian''s abrupt comment, Shen Yiran instinctively asked. Lin Tian took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and said dreamily, "Whenever I''m close to you, I smell a young girl''s fragrance, light and captivating! It''s enchanting" "You?" Shen Yiran was taken aback, then suddenly yelled, "Nice, flirting with me right in front of my sister, are you not thinking about pursuing my sister anymore!" "He''s just a pervert, a lecher! Who would fancy him!" Hearing Lin Tian actually flirting with her younger sister right in front of her, Shen Mengyi was visibly upset, pouting her lips. "I smell a strong sour scent here!" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, grinning. Saying this, Lin Tian walked two steps towards Shen Mengyi, came in front of her, leaned slightly forward, and took a deep breath with his eyes closed. Then, Lin Tian said dreamily, "Mmm, smells good it''s the fragrance of a beauty!" "Get lost!" Seeing Lin Tian with a sleazy look, Shen Mengyi pushed his face away with her little hand. After some playful banter, the Shen sisters were no longer in the mood to read. Subsequently, Lin Tian suggested grabbing some late-night food, and they agreed. Just a short walk from the academic building, four or five people approached them head-on. Seeing the person leading them, Lin Tian was taken aback. Wang Chao! It was the same Wang Chao who had given flowers to Shen Mengyi the first time Lin Tian met her. As Lin Tian spotted Wang Chao, Wang Chao also noticed Lin Tian and brightened up, striding towards Lin Tian. Seeing Wang Chao walking toward him, Lin Tian paused and waited with a composed expression on his face. "Why did you stop?" Seeing Lin Tian suddenly stop, Shen Yiran turned her head in confusion and looked at Lin Tian. She then realized that Lin Tian was looking at something, so she followed his gaze, and immediately saw Wang Chao coming over with four or five people. Seeing Wang Chao approaching, Shen Yiran tugged at her sister''s sleeve and whispered, "Sister, that guy who''s pursuing you is coming over again!" "Don''t blabber!" Shen Mengyi whispered back. She also saw that Wang Chao''s destination was their group. Lin Tian and his friends didn''t have to wait long; about ten seconds later, Wang Chao and his group arrived in front of the three of them. Standing before Lin Tian and the others, Wang Chao first glanced at Shen Mengyi, then turned his gaze toward Lin Tian. Lin Tian watched him quietly, waiting for him to speak. After staring at Lin Tian for a moment, Wang Chao suddenly said, "I heard you can fight really well?" Lin Tian''s eyebrows twitched slightly and he smiled, "So, you have a problem with that?" "No? I want to ask you for a favor!" "Oh? What''s that?" Lin Tian asked, looking surprised. Wang Chao''s reply was completely unexpected to Lin Tian. When Wang Chao came toward him with four or five people, Lin Tian thought he was looking for trouble, but the other party unexpectedly made such a request. What help did he need? After a moment''s pause, Lin Tian looked curiously at him, "What do you need help with?" Hearing Lin Tian''s question, Wang Chao hesitated for a moment before saying, "I heard about your incident at the school''s gate number four. I know you can fight well, and I''ve come to ask if you could help me in a fight tomorrow?" "Help in a fight? What do you mean?" Lin Tian asked, somewhat puzzled. Hearing Lin Tian''s question, Wang Chao didn''t immediately respond. He took a deep breath and then said, "These past two weeks, the Taekwondo Club and Karate Club founded by Korean and Japanese students at the school have been challenging our Sanda Club. We can''t beat them, and they''ve taken many of our members. They''re coming tomorrow to challenge us again, and I want to ask for your help." "I see, I don''t know if I have the time," Lin Tian hesitated and then said. It wasn''t that he was unwilling to help, but Lin Tian didn''t take it very seriously, and he didn''t want to disrupt his own schedule. "If you don''t want to, never mind," Wang Chao replied, his face falling instantly. It had already been difficult for him to ask Lin Tian for help. Seeing Lin Tian''s reluctant attitude, he didn''t want to press anymore. "You know martial arts?" At this moment, Shen Yiran looked at Lin Tian curiously. Explore new worlds at empire "A bit," Lin Tian nodded. "Then why don''t you agree? I love teaching foreigners a lesson! Please agree!" Shen Yiran grabbed Lin Tian''s arm, coaxing him and shaking it a bit. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, a synthetic electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission: Fulfill Shen Yiran''s wish to defeat those foreigners challenging the school. Reward for completing the mission: One Supernatural Point." Chapter 156 With One Hand ```"Uh..." Hearing the task announcement, Lin Tian knew he definitely had to help this time, and then looked up at Wang Chao, "No problem, I''ll go!" "If you don''t want to, forget it!" Wang Chao said somewhat displeased. "Of course, I want to! Definitely!" Lin Tian chuckled. With Supernatural Points to earn, only a fool would be unwilling. "You sure?" Wang Chao looked at Lin Tian skeptically. "Absolutely!" Lin Tian nodded assertively. "By the way, what kind of martial arts do you practice?" As soon as Lin Tian agreed, Wang Chao asked. "What kind of martial arts..." Hearing this, Lin Tian pondered for a moment. What kind of martial arts? He had not learned any, he just had great strength and quick reflexes... After thinking it over, Lin Tian said, "You don''t need to worry about what martial arts I practice, all you need to know is that I can help you." "Huh?" Wang Chao looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled expression but did not continue to ask when he saw Lin Tian did not want to discuss it, instead saying, "When will you be free to stop by the Sanda Club? We should work together first, after all, I don''t know exactly how skilled you are." Wang Chao was desperate this time when he asked Lin Tian for help, likening it to treating a dead horse as if it were alive; if he could not find any other solution, the members of the Sanda Club would all leave. It was with an attitude of giving it a try that Wang Chao had invited Lin Tian. However, he was not entirely sure about Lin Tian''s martial skills. The only thing Wang Chao knew was the performance Lin Tian did the first time they met, where he caught the wooden block with his hand. Enjoy new adventures from My Virtual Library Empire Lin Tian''s performance was frightening, but how formidable he truly was could only be known by trying it out in person. That way, Wang Chao could be certain. Knowing he was unsure about his abilities, Lin Tian was not surprised and said after thinking, "How about tomorrow? I''ll make time to stop by then. I definitely won''t have time tonight." "Why won''t you have time tonight? You can do it tonight!" As soon as Lin Tian finished speaking, Shen Mengyi immediately chimed in. Lin Tian turned to look at her in surprise, "Aren''t we going for late-night snacks?" "What late-night snacks? We''re not hungry yet, let''s go to the Sanda Club first, then we can come back!" Shen Yiran''s eyes twinkled with faint excitement. Seeing Shen Yiran''s eagerness, Lin Tian was speechless and then turned his gaze to Shen Mengyi. Noticing Lin Tian''s inquiring look, Shen Mengyi hesitated before responding, "Since Yiran wants to watch so badly, let''s go today." "Alright then!" Seeing both girls agree, Lin Tian naturally had no objections. He then turned to Wang Chao, "I''m free tonight; we might as well go." "Fine, no problem, everyone will be there at the club tonight anyway," Wang Chao nodded. Straightaway, the group made their way toward the Sanda Club. As Lin Tian and his group approached the Sanda Club, the place was already bustling inside. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Easily four or five dozen people stood in the training area chatting, making it very lively. "Why hasn''t President Wang arrived yet, wasn''t it supposed to be at seven?" "Exactly, the time has come, but he himself hasn''t shown up." "He''s never been late before; wonder what''s up today." "He must be worried about the challenge from the Taekwondo Club tomorrow." As soon as the Taekwondo Club got mentioned, the scene became even livelier. "Those guys are quite formidable, and even the president is no match for them." "They are pretty strong, and their moves are quite cool, too. The Taekwondo Club has many pretty girls, eh? Should we go over?" ``` "I don''t want to go there; I''m staying right here. Just seeing those sticks makes me sick." "Not many people are left here now, the numbers have dwindled over these past few days. If more people leave, I might as well go too; it''s not lively here anymore." "Ah, back when we were hundreds strong, we were so imposing, but now..." "There''s nothing we can do; we can''t beat him, he''s just better!" "Wang Chao used to boast about how great he was, but when it came down to it, he went soft! Useless," someone said with a tone of dissatisfaction. "Well, it''s more like the other side is too strong!" another person defended. By this time, Lin Tian and his group had already been standing at the door for a while, overhearing everything these people were saying. Hearing their discussion, especially the latter remarks, Wang Chao''s face turned extremely ugly. Taking a deep breath, Wang Chao coughed loudly and then stepped out. Following Wang Chao''s cough, everyone in the room fell silent and turned their heads towards the door, spotting Wang Chao instantly. "The club president is here?" "Club President Wang..." Voices filled the room, greeting him all at once. After exchanging greetings with a few individuals, Wang Chao walked over, glanced at them, and then said loudly, "I know you''re all pissed off these days! I am too! After all, we were beaten without the slightest chance to fight back! You''re pissed, and so am I!" Pausing, Wang Chao saw that everyone''s eyes were on him, and then he continued, "But rest assured, today I''ve brought in an expert. I believe you''ve all heard about the incident a few days ago at the fourth school gate. And now, I''ve invited that student over. He has agreed to help us." "For real? The one who fought against over a dozen people by himself? He really came?" "If it is really him, should we be able to beat the Taekwondo Club tomorrow? Where is he?" Hearing Wang Chao''s words, everyone in the room looked towards him, immediately ruling out the five people behind him whom they knew, then the two girls, since they couldn''t be it, leaving their gaze to settle on Lin Tian. "Him?" "Really?" Seeing Lin Tian, some voices of disappointment arose from the crowd. Because Lin Tian''s appearance wasn''t quite what they had imagined. He had a gentle face, even slightly baby-faced. He wasn''t tall either, not even reaching 1.8 meters (5 feet 11 inches). Besides, the clothes Lin Tian wore didn''t flatter his physique at all. He looked rather thin and weak. Lin Tian''s image was quite different from the expert they had envisioned. "Is he up for it? I feel like I could lift him with one hand!" said a tall, muscular man, nearly 1.9 meters tall, as he stared at Lin Tian skeptically. "Tank, don''t scare the kid. Be careful, or he might tear you apart!" "Exactly, don''t wet your pants when the time comes!" the crowd teased the muscular man incessantly. Even though they were joking, Lin Tian could clearly hear the mockery in their voices. The mockery directed at him. Annoyed, Lin Tian stepped forward and glanced at the crowd: "All of you come at me, I''ll take you on with one hand!" "Huh?" The crowd was taken aback by his words. After a moment of silence, the atmosphere suddenly erupted. "Kid, you''re pretty cocky!" "Yeah, need me to teach you a lesson?" Those who practiced martial arts were often hot-tempered. Hearing Lin Tian''s unfriendly tone, they were instantly enflamed. Chapter 157 All Together Now! Lin Tian knew that unless he fought them, they wouldn''t be convinced. With that in mind, he stepped forward, swept his gaze across the crowd, and said in a cold voice, "Stop the chit-chat. Anyone who doesn''t agree can come forward!""Fine. Let me come over and learn something from you!" The man who had started it all let out a sneer and walked out from the crowd. "Go to the competition area over there!" Wang Yan sized up Lin Tian from head to toe and said. On the other side was a ten by ten mat. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian didn''t dawdle and walked straight ahead. "Hey!" Just a few steps in, Lin Tian heard Shen Yiran''s voice from behind. "Hmm?" Lin Tian turned around with some confusion. After giving Wang Yan a quick glance and then looking back to Lin Tian, Shen Yiran asked with concern, "Are you sure you''re okay?" Discover exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire Even though Shen Yiran really enjoyed watching this kind of competition, right now she was genuinely worried. It couldn''t be helped, the physical difference between the two men was just too great. Wang Yan was one meter ninety, and his muscles bulged like hard rocks. Lin Tian, on the other hand, seemed somewhat skinny; standing next to each other, they looked like an adult beside a child. Shen Yiran even thought Wang Yan''s arm was thicker than Lin Tian''s thigh. The stark difference in their builds made Shen Yiran truly worried that Lin Tian might get hurt. Noticing Shen Yiran''s worried expression, Lin Tian paused, then his face broke into a reassuring smile, and he said with ease, "Don''t worry, dealing with him won''t take ten seconds!" "Hmph!" Lin Tian''s words were naturally heard by Wang Yan, who let out an annoyed snort. He didn''t say anything, but resolved internally to teach Lin Tian a lesson later, to put a stop to his arrogance. After saying a word to Shen Yiran, Lin Tian then turned and walked onto the mat where the competition was to take place. The two stood ready, with Lin Tian looking up at the taller man and smiling relaxedly, "You make the first move!" "Fine! I won''t hold back then!" Wang Yan didn''t refuse, his eyes narrowed, and he stepped forward, throwing a punch directly at Lin Tian''s abdomen! He had been itching to teach Lin Tian a lesson! Whoosh! Wang Yan''s fist was very large, like a casserole pot! The huge fist viciously struck towards Lin Tian''s abdomen. Witnessing the scene, the onlooking Shen Yiran held her breath, her face filled with tension. Watching the fist howling towards him, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly. Without moving his body, he suddenly reached out his right hand and, with a snap, grabbed Wang Yan''s wrist. Immovable! Wang Yan''s advancing fist suddenly stopped; his wrist was firmly caught by Lin Tian. "Huh?" Wang Yan was surprised, and then tried to pull back, but he couldn''t budge at all. Lin Tian''s grip on his hand was like two iron pincers, securely locking it in place. With a smiling gaze at him, Lin Tian said, "Is this all the strength you have? I''m really disappointed!" With that, he gently released his hand. As Lin Tian let go, several red finger marks appeared on Wang Yan''s wristthose were the spots where Lin Tian had grabbed him. Angered by Lin Tian''s words, Wang Yan felt furious. Not wanting to hurt Lin Tian with one blow, Wang Yan had only used a third of his strength, only to be easily subdued by Lin Tian. This irked him. Although Lin Tian''s strength had surprised him, Wang Yan didn''t believe that Lin Tian, even at full strength, could match him. Putting aside his contempt, Wang Yan retracted his hand and, with a loud shout, threw another powerful punch towards Lin Tian''s chest! He did not hold back this punch at all! Whoosh! The enormous fist came howling in. Smack! Lin Tian''s hand moved to block it! He parried the punch straight back! Whoosh! But it wasn''t over yet; just as Lin Tian had parried that punch, another one zoomed toward Lin Tian''s head. Smack! Lin Tian blocked again! Whoosh! A leg, with the force of a strong wind, whistled towards Lin Tian''s waist. Lin Tian lightly lifted his foot, thud, their legs clashed. Lin Tian blocked again Whoosh! Wang Yan''s attacks were fierce and fast, but Lin Tian''s movements were not slow. Up until now, Lin Tian had only used one hand, yet he seemed to block with ease. Continuous attacks proved ineffective, and Wang Yan''s face turned red with exertion, his eyes bulging slightly, but Lin Tian remained calm, hardly even moving his feet. Smack, he blocked Wang Yan''s punch once more, and Lin Tian lifted his head to look at Wang Yan''s reddened face and said with an easy smile, "If that''s all the strength and speed you have, then I''m sorry!" Having said that, Lin Tian squinted his eyes, moved forward swiftly, ducked, and in an instant, his body was right within Wang Yan''s embrace. Close to Wang Yan, Lin Tian''s shoulder gave a gentle shake. Pop! Wang Yan felt a tremendous force on his chest, whoosh, and suddenly, his body soared into the air, flying three meters away before crashing heavily on the soft mat. Silence! The venue fell completely silent! Watching Wang Yan on the ground, Lin Tian turned his head and said with a smile to Shen Yiran, "It hasn''t been ten seconds yet, right?" By this time, Shen Yiran had already widened her eyes, her small face full of disbelief. And it was not only Shen Yiran, the other onlookers also had their eyes wide open. Unexpected! The outcome completely defied their expectations. They originally thought Wang Yan should be able to put up a good fight against Lin Tian, and even if he couldn''t win, he shouldn''t have lost so quickly. Wang Yan lost too fast, too easily; the result was totally unexpected. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, everyone''s gaze towards Lin Tian lost the disdain they had at the start. Wang Chao was also surprised. He had previously guessed that Lin Tian might have some skills, but he never thought Lin Tian would defeat Wang Yan so effortlessly. Even he himself wouldn''t have had such an easy time. After a moment of shock, Wang Chao, feeling an itch in his hands, shouted, "I want to try!" Saying this, Wang Chao stepped forward and walked directly onto the mat. Meanwhile, Wang Yan had also recovered, getting up and leaving the mat. Glancing at Wang Chao, Lin Tian nodded nonchalantly: "Fine, make your move!" "Hu!" Taking a deep breath, shaking his body a little, Wang Chao then looked at Lin Tian with a solemn face. After gazing intently for a while, Wang Chao suddenly let out a loud shout and kicked upwards! Whoosh! Wang Chao''s kick was very fast, even faster than Wang Yan''s speed! But this speed did not faze Lin Tian; he blocked it casually. Smack! Immediately followed another kick, aimed straight at the chest! Fast! Fast! Wang Chao''s speed was clearly a notch above Wang Yan''s. Smack, smack! As Lin Tian blocked consistently, he said calmly to Wang Yan, "Don''t try to compete with me for speed!" After speaking, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and his hand struck quickly towards Wang Chao''s chest! Boom, boom! Lin Tian''s hands were too fast, and at the beginning, Wang Chao could still put up some resistance, but in just a few seconds, he could no longer keep up. Lin Tian''s punches and palms struck Wang Chao''s chest rapidly. It was like the Wing Chun style. Boom, boom! Wang Chao''s body, struck repeatedly, involuntarily retreated, and smack! Eventually, Wang Chao fell to the ground. Whoosh! Wang Chao lay there, gasping heavily. He was tense; he had been so nervous that he couldn''t even keep his breathing steady, but it was useless. After a glance at Wang Chao, Lin Tian felt a surge of excitement. He reached out and took off his shirt, revealing his solid muscles. Tossing the white shirt in his hand aside, Lin Tian stretched out his hand and slowly swept it over the crowd, pointing at several faces: "All of you, come at once!" Chapter 158 Encounter "Everyone, attack together!"Lin Tian''s loud shout stunned everyone. Seeing the crowd in a daze, Lin Tian shouted again, "What are you standing around for? Come at me!" After a moment of confusion, someone roared angrily, "Everyone attack together, I refuse to believe we can''t beat him with so many of us!" "Right, let''s go!" "Charge!" With the angry cries rising, every member of the Sanda club dressed in white training attire rushed towards Lin Tian, surging forward like a tide. Seeing this scene, Shen Yiran and her sister were dumbfounded. Seeing forty or fifty people charging at him, a spark of excitement flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. "Heh!" Suddenly, Lin Tian let out a loud yell and, whoosh, struck with a kick in an instant! Bang! Lin Tian''s kick landed directly on someone''s abdomen, sending the person flying backward instantly, crashing into four or five others behind him. But after four or five people were knocked down, even more continued to rush at Lin Tian. "Yah!" Lin Tian roared in anger, his hands and feet moving rapidly, and with every swing, two or three more would fall to the ground! Lin Tian was quick, but there were too many people, too close together, and eventually, Lin Tian was grabbed by more than a dozen people, looking from afar as though many people were glommed onto him. "Push him down!" Clinging tightly to Lin Tian''s arm, Wang Yan roared. "Use your strength!" Immediately, everyone strained to bring Lin Tian down to the ground. Lin Tian took a deep breath, his muscles tensed and coiled, and suddenly, he let out a thunderous shout! "Yah!" Accompanied by the shout, Lin Tian''s body shook violently. Whoosh whoosh! In an instant, all the people clinging onto Lin Tian were shaken off, as if he were shaking off ants from his body. "Whew!" Letting out a long breath, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and then quickly stepped forward, releasing a flying kick. Enjoy new chapters from My Virtual Library Empire Bang! A standing person was kicked down by Lin Tian. Clap clap! Lin Tian moved quickly, leaping and shifting, and within seconds everyone that was still standing was knocked down. Lin Tian looked around and saw no one else could get up. "Awesome!" Seeing this scene, Lin Tian shouted in satisfaction. Exhilarating! This time, Lin Tian had a truly exhilarating fight. Since possessing the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian had never vented in such a thrilling way before. Awesome! This feeling of being drenched in sweat was awesome. Of course, Lin Tian had still held back a bit this time; if he had used his full strength, one kick could have killed a person, which was obviously not something he could do. Because Lin Tian had restrained some of his power, he too was now bruised and battered, sporting some minor external injuries, but he didn''t care. This kind of venting felt great for Lin Tian. Looking at Lin Tian, who was laughing loudly, and then at the people lying down at his feet, Shen Yiran swallowed and murmured in disbelief, "Freak... Freak!" Freak! Such a freak, indeed! Forty or fifty people, that many people fighting against him alone, and yet it was those people who were down, with Lin Tian standing till the end. Lin Tian had controlled his strength very well; after resting for a while, all the members of the Sanda club who were lying on the ground got back up. Everyone had sustained only minor superficial injuries. At that time, everyone''s gaze towards Lin Tian no longer had a trace of contempt, their eyes filled with surprise and shock, and also respect. Damn! To be unharmed, that''s too exaggerated! Many were filled with doubts in their hearts! Lin Tian''s performance today was truly surprising. Far too exaggerated. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wang Chao stared blankly at Lin Tian, then walked over, patted Lin Tian on the shoulder, and said seriously, "I''m sure now, the Taekwondo and Karate guys coming tomorrow will definitely leave with their tails between their legs." "That''s right! Haha!" Lin Tian laughed heartily, feeling much better after his outburst, then turned around, bent down, and picked up his clothes from the ground to put them back on. After chatting with the Sanda club members for a while and amidst their reluctant farewells, Lin Tianyi and the Shen sisters left the Sanda club and prepared to go to the cafeteria to eat barbecue. Half an hour later, Shen Yiran, while nibbling on a skewer of lamb, looked up at Lin Tian excitedly and exclaimed, "Lin Tian, you don''t know how cool you were just now, that pose, even I was mesmerized." "What, you like me now too?" Hearing this, Lin Tian put down the grilled tofu in his hand and looked at Shen Yiran seriously, "But it''s normal for you to like me, you know, I often wake up from being too handsome in my sleep; I sometimes dare not look in the mirror, afraid of being knocked out by my own dashing appearance. Ah, it''s a sin to be too handsome!" Saying this, Lin Tian slightly lowered his head, hand propping his forehead, pretending to be troubled. Seeing Lin Tian like this, Shen Yiran was speechless and gently patted his shoulder while laughing tenderly, "Who knew, you''re actually quite humorous!" "Humorous?" Lin Tian looked up at her seriously, "I''m not joking, don''t you feel mesmerized by such a handsome guy?" Saying that, Lin Tian flicked his head in a feigned carefree manner. "Ugh... I feel sick!" Shen Yiran stuck out her tongue and made a retching gesture. "Forget it, I won''t bother with you, it''s no fun!" Lin Tian pursed his lips and picked up the grilled tofu from his plate, taking a big bite. Looking at Lin Tian, Shen Yiran propped her chin and said with a smile, "Actually, from the side, you do look kind of handsome! I''m feeling a little bit of a crush." "A crush?" Lin Tian took a large bite of tofu, turned his head, and said vaguely, "If you''re smitten, then take action, I don''t mind adding you to my harem!" "Get lost! What about my sister!" Shen Yiran kicked Lin Tian''s foot directly. "Your sister?" Lin Tian turned his head to look at Shen Mengyi, who was quietly eating, and chuckled, "Your sister can join too, sister flowers are great!" "Get out!" Hearing this, Shen Mengyi, who was sitting beside them, couldn''t hold back anymore and threw a tissue from the table at Lin Tian. Watching the tissue come flying, Lin Tian caught it, placed it on the table, and said with a smile, "All right, no more jokes, eat up or it''ll get cold!" Having said that, Lin Tian grabbed another piece of grilled leeks. "Lin Tian..." Just as he took a bite, a familiar voice suddenly reached Lin Tian''s ears. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled, looked up, and was somewhat taken aback. Bu Mengting! It was Bu Mengting and her roommates, who had also come out to have a late-night snack. Chapter 159 Beauty, are you looking for me? Seeing Bu Mengting, Lin Tian was really stunned and felt somewhat guilty.Flirting with someone when your girlfriend catches you, how could you not feel guilty? sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I wonder if Mengting saw anything just now?" Lin Tian thought guiltily! But seeing the surprise on Bu Mengting''s face, it was clear she was also surprised to find herself here. Seeing the expression on Bu Mengting''s face, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Mengting, are you here for some late-night food too?" "Yes, with my roommate. And this is" Bu Mengting nodded, then her gaze shifted toward Shen Mengyi and her sister standing next to Lin Tian, a puzzled look in her eyes. Noticing Bu Mengting''s gaze, Lin Tian smiled awkwardly and started to explain, "Uh, this is Shen Mengyi, the president of the broadcasting club. She was the judge when I participated in the Youth Charm contest last time. This is her sister." He then introduced Shen Yiran. After introducing both, Lin Tian hesitated for a moment, then introduced Bu Mengting to them, "This is my girlfriend, Bu Mengting." "What?" The Shen sisters were obviously stunned upon hearing this. After a moment, Shen Mengyi snapped back to reality and nodded politely, "Hello." "Yeah, hello!" Bu Mengting smiled and nodded, then turned to look at her roommate not far away and smiled, "You guys chat; I''m going to go over there. Lin Tian, remember to call me tonight!" While walking away, Bu Mengting specifically made a point of it. "What? Oh!" Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian quickly nodded. At the same time, he muttered to himself, "Did she find out something? Otherwise why would she specifically remind me to call her tonight" Hearing Bu Mengting tell him to call her at night, Lin Tian felt truly guilty. "I''m off, bye!" Flashing a sweet smile at the three, Bu Mengting then turned and left. After Bu Mengting left, Shen Yiran immediately puffed her cheeks, hands on her hips, glaring at Lin Tian and shouted, "So, you actually have a girlfriend!" "I never said I didn''t have a girlfriend!" Lin Tian laughed awkwardly. "Then you''re chasing my sister!" Shen Yiran accused angrily. "I''m not" Lin Tian defended. "Not yet! You" "Alright, enough, Yi ran, let''s go!" Shen Mengyi cut off Shen Yiran''s words, her face cold as she stood up to leave. "Hmph!" Before leaving, Shen Yiran glared fiercely at Lin Tian, then stood up and left as well. "Eh" Lin Tian looked at the table full of barbecue, speechless. "Played too much?" Lin Tian pursed his lips. Shrugging helplessly, he muttered, "If you don''t eat, fine. I''ll eat by myself!" Five minutes later, Lin Tian put down the lamb skewer in his hand, his face helpless. Eating this stuff alone really doesn''t appeal to the appetite; it''s tasteless. Having no other choice, Lin Tian decided to take the food to go. Carrying the takeaway barbecue, Lin Tian returned to the dormitory and shared the barbecue with his roommates. The moment they saw the barbecue Lin Tian brought, they devoured it, constantly praising how delicious it was! Lin Tian propped his chin with his hand, his face expressionless as he watched them. Just as he was considering whether to wash up, a ding sounded! A synthesized electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super Chain Task: The eighth minor task. Appear next to Shen Mengyi within 100 seconds. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point. Task Failure: Minus two Supernatural Points. Note: This task must be completed within 100 seconds. Failure to complete within the stipulated time will be considered a failure." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled, and without another word, he hurriedly ran downstairs. Who cares about brushing teeth right now? Completing the task is what matters! Arriving under the girls'' dormitory, Lin Tian looked up and saw a flickering red light in the dormitorythat was the red light flashing on Shen Mengyi. Shen Mengyi had clearly already returned to the dormitory. Pinpointing Shen Mengyi''s location, Lin Tian was about to run over, but after a few steps, he paused, thinking of something! Going up like this definitely won''t work; I''ll be discovered! In an unoccupied corner, Lin Tian turned invisible, then quickly ran over and jumped in front of the dormitory! ** In the girls'' dormitory, Shen Mengyi''s room now had only her inside, while her other three roommates had not yet returned. At that moment, Shen Mengyi was sitting at her desk, head down, scribbling something in a notebook while mumbling quietly. "It''s all your fault, you jerk!" Shen Mengyi held a pen and heavily poked at a stick figure drawn in the notebook. The draft notebook on Shen Mengyi''s desk featured a caricature, with the body labeled with the name ''Lin Tian.'' "It''s you! It''s you! You jerk!" Shen Mengyi jabbed the pen heavily onto the stick figure''s body, her face full of anger. "Hmph! Does it hurt now? Serves you right! I''ll poke! I''ll poke! How dare you deceive me? I''ll poke you to death! I''ll poke you to death!" Shen Mengyi jabbed hard at the stick figure on the paper. "What? Begging for mercy now? Useless! Hmph! This miss is angry! Begging won''t help!" Mengyi mumbled to herself as she fiercely dotted her doll with a pen. "Hmph! Useless, whatever you say is useless. Alright, considering your sincerity, I''ll give you another chance. If you appear in front of me within 100 seconds, I''ll forgive you!" "I''m starting to count now, 1, 2, 3...60." When Mengyi reached 60, Lin Tian, who was invisible, had already climbed in from the windowsill. However, Lin Tian was very careful not to make a sound. Then Lin Tian tiptoed to Mengyi''s back. The moment Lin Tian reached behind Mengyi, he paused, and a synthesized electronic voice echoed in his mind, "Super Serial Task No. Eight - Reaching Mengyi''s side within a hundred seconds is complete, rewarded with one Superpower Point." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian sighed with relief inside, realizing that the task could also be completed without dispelling his invisibility. Having completed the task, Lin Tian relaxed and carefully peeked at the notebook on her desk. Soon, Lin Tian saw the drawing of a little figure in the notebook, saw ''Lin Tian'' written in big characters on it, and saw the little dots poked on this figure. "Lin Tian, 89...90!" Meanwhile, Mengyi was still counting, and when she reached ninety, her voice paused for a moment. Then she spoke with a slightly disappointed tone: "Alright, since you didn''t appear, you''ve wasted your opportunity. I won''t forgive you! Hmph, I was actually going to give you a chance!" Despite saying this, the disappointment in Mengyi''s tone couldn''t be hidden. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s eyes flickered, he chuckled, suddenly dispelled his invisibility, and patted Mengyi''s shoulder, "Beauty, were you looking for me?" The sudden sound from behind startled Mengyi, she shrieked, and quickly turned around. As she turned around, she instantly saw Lin Tian. She pointed at him somewhat dumbfounded: "You, how are you here?" "Me? Weren''t you the one who asked me to come over?" Lin Tian chuckled. "No, you, how did you suddenly appear here!" Mengyi looked at Lin Tian, utterly astonished. "I told you, you called me over!" Lin Tian shrugged. "I''m asking how you got in without making any noise!" Taking a deep breath, Mengyi stared intensely at Lin Tian. At that moment, she was genuinely nervous and scared. Weird, too weird! She remembered clearly, there was no one in her dorm room, but how did Lin Tian suddenly show up, as if he appeared out of thin air? Could it be... Suddenly, Mengyi thought of the strange incident she had encountered in the bathroom that day. "How did I get in?" Lin Tian glanced around, then pointed to the balcony: "Naturally, I climbed in from there." "Balcony?" Noting the direction Lin Tian pointed, Mengyi was startled. He climbed in from the balcony? After pausing for a moment, Mengyi said with doubt, "This is the third floor, how did you climb in!" "What''s impossible for others doesn''t mean it''s impossible for me!" Lin Tian chuckled. "Uh..." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Mengyi was taken aback. When she thought about it carefully, considering Lin Tian''s performance in the kickboxing club, it really was possible for him to have climbed in from the balcony. After a pause, coming back to her senses, Mengyi then exclaimed, "What are you doing here? Get out now!" "Leave, why? Wasn''t it someone who called me here just now." Lin Tian chuckled. "That, that wasn''t!" Mengyi''s face turned red. "Wasn''t it?" Lin Tian chuckled, took a step forward, and then quickly grabbed the notebook from the table. "Hey, what are you doing!" Seeing Lin Tian''s action, Mengyi was shocked, and immediately tried to snatch the notebook from Lin Tian''s hand. But she couldn''t match Lin Tian''s speed; he quickly snatched the notebook. Lin Tian glanced over the notebook, turned it around, pointed at the little figure, and grinned, "Who is this?" "Hmph!" Mengyi snorted and turned her head away, ignoring Lin Tian. "You like me, don''t you!" Lin Tian grinned. "Pfft! Who likes you, don''t daydream. Even if I liked cats and dogs, I wouldn''t like someone as fickle as you, you big liar!" Mengyi glared at Lin Tian. Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire "Is that so?" Lin Tian smiled slightly, stepped forward slowly, closing in on Mengyi! Noticing Lin Tian''s movement, Mengyi took a small step back, looking at Lin Tian with a wary expression: "What are you doing?" Lin Tian didn''t say anything, just approached with a smile. "Don''t come any closer, or I''ll call for help!" Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t stop, Mengyi threatened. "Oh, what''s that?" Suddenly, Lin Tian looked surprised, pointing behind Mengyi. Lin Tian''s expression was so convincing, Mengyi instinctively turned her head to look. Nothing! There was nothing behind her. Realizing she was tricked, Mengyi quickly turned back. Chapter 160 Arrival After kissing for a long while, Lin Tian finally gently released Shen Mengyi,"Phew, I''m exhausted. Oh right, I wonder what Mengyi is up to?" Just then, a voice came from outside, getting closer and closer. Upon hearing this voice, Shen Mengyi was startled, and then snapped back from her daze, urging Lin Tian anxiously, "You need to go, my roommate is back!" "Ah, oh!" Lin Tian was startled for a moment, then turned around to leave. However, after walking a few steps, Lin Tian suddenly stopped, turned around, and quickly went back to Shen Mengyi, planting a gentle kiss on her forehead. Having done all this, Lin Tian then swiftly turned and ran towards the balcony. "Phew!" Lin Tian got up and jumped straight off the balcony. "Squeak~!" At that moment, the dormitory door also happened to open. Seeing Shen Mengyi looking a bit tense, her roommate asked in surprise, "Mengyi, what are you doing standing here with your face all flushed? You weren''t doing something indecent, were you?" "What nonsense are you talking about!" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes at her, then gently touched the spot on her forehead where Lin Tian had just kissed and muttered under her breath with her head slightly lowered, "Jerk! You''ll pay for this!" Despite her words, however, the sweetness and shyness in Shen Mengyi''s tone couldn''t be hidden. ** Phew! With a thud, Lin Tian''s body landed on the ground. Once on the ground, he crouched down, quickly glanced around, and upon realizing that no one had noticed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, it was quite late; if it had been daytime, Lin Tian might have been discovered. After checking his surroundings again and making sure no one had seen him, Lin Tian got up, brushed off the grass from his clothes, and walked towards the male dormitory. Back in his room, Lin Tian immediately noticed that there were two missed calls on his phone, which was left on the desk. When he checked, he realized they were from Bu Mengting. Seeing the calls, Lin Tian was startled and then called back. Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire "Hello? Mengting. Yeah, I was about to sleep, are you back in your dorm? Ah? It''s nothing, just a normal friend," Lin Tian said with an awkward laugh. Just now, Bu Mengting had asked about Shen Mengyi! "Just a normal friend? I don''t think so," came Bu Mengting''s doubting voice over the phone. "Really, just a normal friend, you''re overthinking it," said Lin Tian awkwardly, and then he stepped out of the dormitory, taking the phone call into the hallway. "Whether I''m overthinking or not, you know best. Don''t treat me like a fool, okay. And about you and Teacher He, I haven''t even talked to you about that yet!" Bu Mengting''s voice came through the phone, sounding a bit unhappy. "He, Teacher He?" Hearing this, Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat, and a rush of nervousness surged within him. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian then laughed, "What Teacher He? I don''t know what you''re talking about." "Cut it out, stop pretending. He Qianqian, Teacher He! You''re still playing dumb with me. Let me tell you, I''ve seen the communication records with her in your phone a long time ago. I''ve always known about your relationship, I just never brought it up," Bu Mengting said calmly through the phone. "Uh..." Lin Tian was stunned. After hesitating for a while, Lin Tian didn''t know what to say and fell silent. Bu Mengting also didn''t say anything, and the two of them were silent. After a long silence, Lin Tian said with a low voice, "Mengting, I..." "I don''t care what you do, you''ll have to choose sooner or later, it''s either me or her! I hope it won''t take too long. Also, stop messing with other girls during this time." After saying that, Bu Mengting hung up the phone with a snap. "..." Staring at the phone as it emitted a beeping tone, Lin Tian was speechless. Lin Tian''s face was somber, his brows deeply furrowed, appearing quite agitated. The cat was out of the bag! Ever since Lin Tian started juggling two relationships, he had anticipated that this day might come. But Lin Tian had always been evading, escaping, not wanting to deal with this issue. He could say he was afraid of this very thing. But, but the day still arrived. "Damn!" Cursing under his breath, Lin Tian took a deep breath, his face full of annoyance. He had wanted to sleep, but at this moment, Lin Tian was in no mood for sleep anymore. After a moment of thought, he turned and walked downstairs. He needed to be alone to clear his mind. At night, the Wu''an campus was no longer as hot as it was during the day, and cool breezes blew from time to time. If it were any other time, Lin Tian might have enjoyed this feeling, but now he was completely out of the mood. With his hands in his pockets and his head slightly bowed, Lin Tian wandered aimlessly around the campus, pondering the issue in his mind. He Qianqian, Bu Mengting, He Qianqian, Bu Mengting... Both names kept circling in his mind. He was thinking about a solution to the dilemma. He Qianqian was someone he really liked, his past goddess. Since the first glance at her, Lin Tian had been somewhat captivated by her. Bu Mengting... She was cute, and a little bit mischievous. She was also Lin Tian''s type. He liked them both, wanted them both, but... When he reached this point, Lin Tian would purse his lips in frustration. How perfect it would be if he lived in ancient times where one could have multiple wives and concubines. But now... Thinking of the present, Lin Tian felt a headache coming on. He continued to walk aimlessly around the campus, thinking... After a while, Lin Tian had an idea. With that thought in mind, Lin Tian raised his head, silently making a resolution, "Let''s go with that, not sure if it will work though!" Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian temporarily suppressed the thought, knowing now was not the time to act on it. Thinking about the matter once more, Lin Tian shook off his thoughts and turned towards the dormitories. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was very late now, and he had to return or else the dormitory doors would be closed. The next day, after afternoon classes and dinner, Lin Tian headed to the Sanda Club alone. To Lin Tian''s surprise, upon arriving at the Sanda Club, he actually saw Shen Mengyi and her sister. He had thought that after yesterday''s incident, the two sisters might not come again, but there they were. "Lin Tian!" "Lin Tian!" On seeing Lin Tian, the chatting team members quickly gathered around him, greeting him warmly; their enthusiasm was palpable. All of this was because of Lin Tian''s performance yesterday that had impressed them. At this moment, everyone was confident. With Lin Tian there, they were certain they wouldn''t lose this time. After chatting with these people for over half an hour, suddenly, the room fell silent. The sudden quiet made Lin Tian startle, and he turned to look. As he turned his head, Lin Tian saw a beauty in white practice attire with a ponytail and a black belt wrapped around her waist come in, followed by a group of people in similar white practice attire. Seeing the newcomer, Wang Chao explained softly at his side, "That''s the president of the Taekwondo Club, Jin Yuewen, from Korea." As soon as he had finished speaking, another round of footsteps was heard. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian once again looked towards the door... Chapter 161 Who is he? Hearing footsteps outside the door, Lin Tian turned his head, and as he did so, he saw a man with a buzz cut, about six feet tall, stepping into the room at an easy pace.The man was also dressed in a white training uniform with a black belt wrapped around his waist, and behind him followed a crowd of people. Seeing the man, Wang Chao explained in a low voice, "This person is the president of the Karate Club, a Japanese man named Yamamoto Junichi. I heard he''s a black belt with nine dans and highly skilled. Lin Tian nodded slightly without saying a word. As these two groups entered, the place fell silent. The scene was clearly divided into three distinct groups. Sanda, Karate, Taekwondo. Seeing that everyone had arrived, Jin Yuewen bowed slightly to Wang Chao and announced loudly, "The Taekwondo Club has come to challenge!" At the same time, Yamamoto Junichi also bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle and declared loudly, "The Karate Club has come to seek guidance!" Glancing at these two, Wang Chao''s expression turned somewhat ugly; having been humiliated by repeated challenges to his door, he was certainly irritated. But this time, you''re going to be embarrassed. With that thought, Wang Chao turned his head to glance at Lin Tian beside him. Noting Wang Chao''s gaze, Lin Tian nodded slightly, indicating no problem. Seeing Lin Tian nod, Wang Chao said loudly to Jin Yuewen and the others, "Let''s not beat around the bush. I know what you''re all about, you want to poach my club''s members. That''s normal, it''s because we''re not as good. No more nonsense, let''s just start!" Hearing Wang Chao being so forthright, Jin Yuewen and Yamamoto Junichi were both taken aback; Wang Chao seemed quite different today, his aura seemed much stronger. What was the reason? Thinking this, both of them turned their gaze to Lin Tian, who was beside Wang Chao. They had noticed Wang Chao whispering something to Lin Tian just before. Could this be the expert Wang Chao had invited? They speculated in their minds, but still, neither of them took Lin Tian seriously. Because they were confident in their own martial techniques. Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire Since Wang Chao was so straightforward, Jin Yuewen didn''t beat around the bush either, and after conferring briefly, they started the fight. Originally, Lin Tian had intended to go up and take down these people by himself. However, before Lin Tian had a chance to take the stage, Wang Yan of the Sanda Club leaped up. Since losing to Jin Xuanjun of the Taekwondo Club last time, Wang Yan had been discontent and was looking to make a comeback, so he jumped up before Lin Tian had a chance to. He didn''t think he would get another chance once Lin Tian took to the stage. Wang Yan leaped onto the mat and pointed at a member of the Taekwondo Club, shouting, "You come here, I challenge you again this time!" Lin Tian followed the direction of Wang Yan''s finger and saw a man about six feet tall with a black belt among the Taekwondo Club members. Seeing Wang Yan pointing at him, Jin Xuanjun was taken aback, then a trace of disdainful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "Loser, you shouldn''t be on the stage!" Angered by these mocking words, Wang Yan glared with widened eyes, "Afraid, huh? Show some guts and get up here!" With a faint, almost imperceptible smile, Jin Xuanjun stepped forward, stood still in front of Wang Yan, and calmly said, "If you''re looking for a beating, I won''t be polite!" "Humph, cut the crap!" Wang Yan snorted coldly. The two exchanged formalities. After the formalities, Wang Yan narrowed his eyes and let out a shout, his fist as large as a casserole fiercely swung toward his opponent. Thump! Jin Xuanjun blocked it, and with a loud shout, kicked out! Bang! Wang Yan blocked with his elbow! Whoosh! But another kick was coming! Wang Yan blocked once more! Ya! Making a furious shout, Wang Yan charged forward Lin Tian watched the brawl from the sidelines, fascinated; both participants'' moves were fierce. Wang Yan was slow, but each punch he threw was powerful and heavy, while Jin Xuanjun was fast, and because he utilized leg attacks, his striking power was formidable as well. For a time, the two of them were evenly matched in their fight. However, gradually, Wang Yan began to struggle with defense, and in the end, even took a combination roundhouse kick from Jin Xuanjun. "Yah!" Jin Xuanjun let out an angry shout, a sweeping kick! Bang! Wang Yan''s body was kicked and sent flying by Jin Xuanjun, heavily falling onto the mat. "Phew!" With a long exhale, Jin Xuanjun, looking at Wang Yan before him, smiled and said, "Thanks for letting me win!" After speaking, Jin Xuanjun looked up at the Sanda Club members below and loudly said, "Welcome everyone to join the Taekwondo Club. Taekwondo is the number one martial art in the world, not these fancy tricks!" "Hey! What are you talking about? Our karate is the strong one here, okay?" "Exactly, exactly!" "What''s your karate compared to our Taekwondo? We are the real deal!" "Disagree? Come and have a match!" "Come on! Bring it on!" Suddenly, members of Taekwondo and karate started arguing with each other, and the reason for their quarrel was to compete for the members of the Sanda Club. Seeing this scene, Wang Chao''s face turned ugly, feeling completely disregarded. It was as if the Sanda Club members were already like meat on their chopping board. Lin Tian was also speechless at this scene; these two groups were quite arrogant, not taking the Sanda Club seriously at all. Thinking this, Lin Tian didn''t wait any longer and directly stepped forward. As Lin Tian moved, everyone fell silent, their gazes turning to Lin Tian. Stepping up to Jin Xuanjun, Lin Tian greeted him with a fist salute: "Sanda Club''s Lin Tian seeks advice." "Are you the expert they invited? I feel like I could kick you flying with one kick!" Jin Xuanjun scrutinized Lin Tian from head to toe, a look of disdain on his face. "Is that so? Looking forward to it!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. After a mutual salute and a quiet stare-down, suddenly, Jin Xuanjun shouted explosively, whooshing a kick at Lin Tian''s head. Watching the whooshing kick coming, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and swiftly extended his hand! Slap! Lin Tian firmly grabbed Jin Xuanjun''s ankle! Lin Tian''s fingers were like iron hoops, instantly rendering Jin Xuanjun''s leg immobile! "Huh?" Jin Xuanjun was taken aback, trying to pull his leg free, but it was utterly motionless. A slight smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips, his muscles on his hand tensed in an instant, and with a loud shout, he swung his hand! Whoosh! Lin Tian directly picked up Jin Xuanjun, holding him aloft with one hand! With Jin Xuanjun in hand, Lin Tian spun around and then abruptly let go. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Slap! Jin Xuanjun''s body whooshed through the air and thumped down onto the mat. Looking at Jin Xuanjun collapsed on the ground, the scene was dead silent. Fast! Incredibly fast! In front of Lin, Jin Xuanjun was as weak as a three-year-old child! After a moment of silence, cheers erupted from the Sanda Club members! "Fantastic! So awesome!" Everyone was visibly excited. The Sanda Club had always been outclassed by the Taekwondo Club, with frustrations they couldn''t vent, but Lin Tian, by grabbing the opponent''s leg and tossing him away so dominantly, was a sight that was incredibly satisfying. After a moment of astonishment, Jin Yuewen looked at Lin Tian and asked the person next to her in a low voice, "Who is he?" At the same time, on the other side, Yamamoto Junichi also watched Lin Tian with a serious look on his face and asked, "Who is he?" Chapter 162 Tackling Yamamoto Junichi and Jin Yuewen had ceased to look down on Lin Tian at this point.After all, Lin Tian''s performance just now had been too exaggerated, as he had grabbed Jin Xuanjun''s foot and flung him out, which was utterly unimaginable. Jin Yuewen and Yamamoto Junichi admitted to themselves they couldn''t do what he had done. Lin Tian glanced at the cheering from the Sanda Club below and looked at the silent Taekwondo Club and Karate Club, a faint smile appearing on his lips. Lin Tian slowly extended his finger towards Jin Yuewen and then pointed at Yamamoto Junichi, speaking softly, "You, come together!" Silence! Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, the scene fell silent once again. A challenge! Lin Tian was challenging the heads of both the Taekwondo Club and Karate Club at the same time! Unable to tolerate Lin Tian''s contemptuous tone, Yamamoto Junichi approached Lin Tian with heavy steps, his face grim as he said, "Yamamoto Junichi seeks guidance." After speaking, Yamamoto Junichi bowed. Lin Tian glanced at him and then turned his gaze towards Jin Yuewen. He was obviously calling for Jin Yuewen to join in! Noticing Lin Tian''s gesture, Yamamoto Junichi, somewhat annoyed, shouted loudly, "I alone am enough!" Seeing that Jin Yuewen had no intention of joining, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze, gave Yamamoto Junichi a look, and said calmly, "Then attack!" Without declining, Yamamoto Junichi bowed deeply, took a deep breath, and with a loud shout, dashed towards Lin Tian, aiming a punch at his head. The punch was both fast and fierce! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, he stepped forward quickly, and bellowed, "Ha!" As he shouted, Lin Tian''s body twisted rapidly, dodging Yamamoto Junichi''s punch like lightning, and at the same time, he swung his own punch! Bang! Lin Tian landed a fierce punch in Yamamoto Junichi''s abdomen! Instantly, Yamamoto Junichi felt a tremendous force in his abdomen! Bang! Yamamoto Junichi felt as if his abdomen had been hit by a train and was violently flung backwards! His body crashed heavily onto the mat! The scene was completely silent; everyone''s eyes were wide open. Unexpected, the result was completely unexpected. Everyone had thought Yamamoto Junichi might not be a match for Lin Tian, but no one had ever imagined that Yamamoto Junichi wouldn''t last even one move against Lin Tian! Keep in mind that Yamamoto Junichi had been capable of defeating Wang Chao effortlessly! Everyone was somewhat dazed as they watched, some in disbelief... Lying on the ground, Yamamoto Junichi felt a sharp pain in his abdomen and couldn''t get up for a long time. He sensed the surrounding silence and knew what everyone was thinking! Yamamoto Junichi''s face flushed, and he struggled to stand up again, unable to accept he hadn''t withstood even a single move! He wanted to counterattack! "Ah!" Yamamoto Junichi, face flushed, charged at Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes, and he swiftly kicked up his foot! Bang, a solid kick landed on Yamamoto Junichi''s chest, and he was once again propelled backwards, his body crashing heavily onto the mat. This time he truly couldn''t get up. After a cold glance at him, Lin Tian looked up towards Jin Yuewen. Jin Yuewen''s expression was very solemn, she stared intently at Lin Tian for a while, then bowed deeply, waved her hand, and turned to leave with her team. Seeing the other party walk away directly, Lin Tianyi was stunned, as this was quite unexpected for him. At this moment, Yamamoto Junichi also recovered his strength, standing up with the help of the members of the Karate Club. He glanced at Lin Tian, opened his mouth as if he was going to say something, but in the end, he said nothing and turned away. With the departure of the Karate Club members, cheers erupted from the audience. Just as Yamamoto Junichi left, an electronic synthesized voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Task: Fulfill Shen Yiran''s wish to defeat the foreign challenger has been completed, task reward one Supernatural Point." With this sound, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief, the task was completed. Meanwhile, Lin Tian focused his attention on his Sea of Consciousness, scanning the Supernatural Points floating in the air and muttered to himself, "Another five Supernatural Points now." Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the addition of one Supernatural Point, Lin Tian now had five Supernatural Points. While Lin Tian immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness, suddenly, he was startled as he felt his body being lifted. Lin Tianyi was stunned, hurriedly withdrew his consciousness from the Sea of Consciousness, and upon regaining his bearings, discovered that members of the Taekwondo Club were holding him up in the air! "Come on, one, two, three!" With a loud shout, Lin Tian''s body was tossed into the air by the members of the Taekwondo Club, everyone''s face filled with excitement. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire Today they had really let off some steam, marking their happiest day in two weeks. And Lin Tian had become their hero. After horsing around with the members of the Taekwondo Club, promising to come over and hang out more in the future, Lin Tian prepared to leave. The Shen sisters, Mengyi and Yiran, had left earlier due to some matters. Walking out of the Taekwondo Club, he looked up at the night sky. The weather was great today; the sky was cloudless, and the dark night sky sparkled with bright stars. It was quite beautiful. After looking up at the sky for a while, Lin Tian lowered his head, pondered for a moment, and dialed Bu Mengting''s number on his phone. "Beep beep..." The phone rang for a while and then connected. "Hello, Mengting?" Lin Tian said with a playful chuckle. "What do you want? Speak quickly if you have something to say!" Bu Mengting did not give Lin Tian a warm response. "Are you coming out? The weather is great. Let''s lie on the grass and watch the stars," Lin Tian chuckled mischievously. "No, not in the mood!" "Come on!" "No way!" "Ouch..." Suddenly, Lin Tian cried out in pain. "..." After hesitating for a moment upon not hearing Lin Tian speaking for a while, Bu Mengting holding her phone asked, "Hello? Are you alright? Don''t joke around with me, it''s not funny at all!" "Hello? Speak! What happened?" After waiting a while, still no sound from Lin Tian came through the phone, so Bu Mengting asked again. "I''m hanging up if you don''t speak now!" Bu Mengting threatened. After waiting a while longer without any response from Lin Tian, Bu Mengting really started to worry, "Hello? Are you alright? If you keep this up, I''m ignoring you!" "Hiss~!" At that moment, the sound of Lin Tian sharply inhaling came through the phone, followed by a somewhat pained voice: "I, I accidentally twisted my ankle, it hurts!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Bu Mengting breathed a sigh of relief and rolled her eyes, "Stop pretending! I''m not dealing with you!" "Ouch, it really hurts, I can''t walk, come over and check on me!" Lin Tian''s pained cry came through the phone. Bu Mengting was speechless for a moment but finally replied with some resignation, "Alright, where are you?" "I''m right beside the grass at Lotus Pond, I''ll wait for you, beautiful!" Hearing Bu Mengting relent, Lin Tian hehe chuckled, nowhere near the pained state he claimed to be in. "Fine, I''m coming now!" With an incredulous pursed lip, Bu Mengting hung up the phone. With a snap of the phone hanging up, Lin Tian chuckled mischievously, then trotted toward the grass near Lotus Pond. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian waited for Bu Mengting on the grass by Lotus Pond. Upon seeing Bu Mengting, Lin Tian tackled her to the ground, pinning her beneath him! Chapter 163 I Dare! "What are you doing, we''re at school!" Bu Mengting hurriedly pushed with her hands against Lin Tian, who was on top of her.Lin Tian, grinning, let go of Bu Mengting and let her lean against him, then bent down to give her a kiss. "Get off!" Pushing Lin Tian away, Bu Mengting sat up and rolled her eyes, "You always deceive me, claiming you sprained your ankle!" "You knew I was tricking you, yet you still came!" Lin Tian chuckled mischievously. "Who asked me to be poisoned by you!" Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian and pouted her lips. "You are the best! I know Mengting treats me the best!" Lin Tian said with a smile that seemed to seek favor. "Stop it!" Bu Mengting turned her head away. After some playful banter and sweet talk from Lin Tian, Bu Mengting finally stopped giving him the cold shoulder and began to soften her attitude. Half an hour later, the two lay on the grass, with Bu Mengting''s head resting on Lin Tian''s chest, gazing at the pitch-black night sky and whispering, "Lin Tian..." "Hmm?" Lin Tian gently stroked Bu Mengting''s smooth hair and softly responded. "Why are you so lecherous..." Bu Mengting whispered quietly, and after finishing, somewhat annoyed, she lightly bit the muscle on Lin Tian''s chest. Lin Tian held back from crying out, pretending nothing had happened, and with a smile said, "It''s just a man''s nature!" "Then who do you choose between me and Miss He?" Bu Mengting released her bite on Lin Tian''s chest, looked up, and asked. "Hmm..." After a moment''s thought, Lin Tian replied with a playful grin, "I want both!" "In your dreams!" Hearing this, Bu Mengting sat up in a huff. "Uh..." Lin Tian sat up somewhat awkwardly, scratching his head. Find your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire After hesitating for a while, he reached out to put his arm around Bu Mengting''s shoulder. "Don''t touch me!" Bu Mengting slapped Lin Tian''s hand away directly. Sitting there somewhat awkwardly, Lin Tian hesitated a bit before asking, "Is there really no chance?" "What do you think!" Bu Mengting turned her head, looked at Lin Tian with an expressionless face, and after staring at him for a while, somewhat irritatedly she pointed at the Lotus Pond in front of them, "Fine, I''ll give you a chance. Jump in there and don''t come back up!" After glancing at the pitch-black Lotus Pond below and then back at Bu Mengting, Lin Tian didn''t say anything else and leaped to his feet and jumped! Splash! A splash sounded as Lin Tian plunged into the Lotus Pond. Seeing that Lin Tian really jumped, Bu Mengting was stunned. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a moment of being stunned, Bu Mengting hurriedly stood up, looking somewhat nervously at the lake below. The dim lights allowed her to see calm waters below; Lin Tian hadn''t come up for air! Seeing this, Bu Mengting began to feel nervous. She had heard from upperclassmen that Lotus Pond was seven or eight meters at its deepest, and a girl had drowned there a few years earlier. Staring intently at the lake surface, Bu Mengting shouted, "Hey, Lin Tian!" Utter calmness! The lake below didn''t stir at all, as if no one had jumped into it. Taking a deep breath, Bu Mengting felt her heartbeat quickening. Even though she knew Lin Tian could swim, his current state truly worried her. After waiting a while and still seeing no movement on the water''s surface, by now nearly a minute had passed since Lin Tian had jumped. Bu Mengting grew genuinely concerned. Her face tense, she yelled at the lake, "Hey, come up, I forgive you!" Utter calmness! The water beneath was still serene. Seeing no response, Bu Mengting panicked, pacing back and forth on the grass a few times before turning her head and shouting at the lake again, "Come out, I promise I''ll agree to whatever you say!" "Splash!" Just as Bu Mengting finished speaking, a sound of water disrupted the silence, and Lin Tian''s head popped up from below. Lin Tian climbed out of the lake, looking at Bu Mengting and exclaimed, "You said it, you promised to agree to whatever I say." "You!" Seeing Lin Tian emerge drenched from the lake, Bu Mengting glared at him, tears suddenly welling up as she cried out, "You... you just love to bully me!" "What?" Seeing the tears in Bu Mengting''s eyes, Lin Tian panicked, hurriedly stepping forward to comfort her, "I''m sorry, so sorry, don''t cry, don''t cry!" "Do you know how worried I was just now!" Bu Mengting pounded on Lin Tian''s shoulder with her right hand. "Oh, sorry, sorry! There, there! Don''t cry anymore!" Lin Tian hastily consoled her. Despite the consolation, Bu Mengting eventually calmed down. Seeing Bu Mengting settle down, Lin Tian asked tentatively, "About what you said just now..." "What I said just now? I didn''t say anything!" Bu Mengting snorted. "You''re going back on your word, I''m jumping into the river!" Lin Tian said as he turned to run back towards the lake. "You, stop right there!" Bu Mengting quickly called out. But Lin Tian didn''t stop, indeed looking as if he was about to jump in again. Seeing this, Bu Mengting had no choice but to shout, "Alright, whatever you say goes." At these words, Lin Tian paused, turned around with a smile, and said triumphantly, "No taking it back, okay!" "Hmph!" With a cold huff, Bu Mengting turned away, ignoring Lin Tian. "Come on, no more being mad!" Lin Tian walked over with a merry smile. After some words of comfort, Bu Mengting''s mood was once again steady. After chatting for a bit, since Lin Tian was soaked through, they didn''t stay outside any longer. Lin Tian went to his dormitory to change clothes, and Bu Mengting headed back to hers as well. Entering the male dormitory, Lin Tian walked toward his room while pondering the scene that just unfolded, "Clearly, it''s impossible to get Bu Mengting to agree to let me find two women, but this evening was a breakthrough, at minimum planting a seed in her heart. Even the most formidable fortress can be breached bit by bit... slowly..." Lin Tian thought to himself. Chapter 163 I Dare!_2 "Hey, Lin Tian, what are you doing? Catching fish in the river?" As Lin Tian pondered, all of a sudden, a loud shout came from beside his ear.Lifting his head, Lin Tian realized that he had unknowingly arrived at the dormitory entrance, where Guo Rong was looking at him with a surprised face, drenched from head to toe. "I jumped into the river!" With a sidelong glance at him, Lin Tian turned and went into the dormitory to find a set of clean clothes to change into. ** In the following days, Lin Tian''s life was relatively peaceful. It was just going to classes, occasionally hanging out with Bu Mengting, and then playing games at the internet caf with his roommates. He also hadn''t received any new missions. Before he knew it, a week passed, and tomorrow would be the weekend. This weekend, Lin Tian didn''t plan to stay at the university; he intended to go back to Wu''an City. On one hand, he wanted to see his parents, and on the other hand, it had been half a month since he''d seen He Qianqian, and they both missed each other. Planning his return, Lin Tian had dinner at the university on Friday afternoon and, after class, took a taxi to Wu''an City. Over an hour later, Lin Tian got out of the taxi. Having not seen He Qianqian for more than two weeks, he planned to buy a bouquet of roses for her, to be a bit romantic. Once out of the car, Lin Tian headed straight for the nearby flower shop. Just as Lin Tian walked into the flower shop, a Lamborghini slowly drove past the shop. In the back seat of the Lamborghini, Yan Yan felt weak all over, her eyelids heavy. She desperately tried to keep her eyes open, but no matter how hard she struggled, she could only pry them open a slit. Her eyelids felt as if they weighed a thousand pounds. Tired! Sleepy! Heavy! Powerless! Feeling a disgusting hand stroking her inner thigh, Yan Yan wanted to swat it away, but she was completely powerless. She could have never imagined that her first time in a bar would result in such an ordeal. That seemingly refined and gentle Lin Long had actually drugged her. Yan Yan felt somewhat desperate inside. She wanted to scream, to call for help, but she simply didn''t have the strength. At the same time, her phone had been taken away. Yan Yan leaned weakly against the back seat, her eyes somewhat lifeless as she looked out of the window. She didn''t even have the strength to open the car doorbesides, the door was already locked. Right when she was in the depths of despair, suddenly, her eyes brightened slightly; she saw a familiar figure. Lin Tian! Seeing Lin Tian, Yan Yan opened her mouth to shout, but only a mosquito-like sound came out. As the car drove slowly past, she watched Lin Tian walk into the flower shop, not once looking back. Yan Yan felt a wave of despair. She wished that Lin Tian would turn around and look at her. But that was impossible! Yan Yan''s heart sank into despair. She knew that this time she had been caught. Meanwhile, Lin Tian, who was asking the florist for the prices, paused. A synthetic electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Rescue Yan Yan. Mission reward: one Supernatural Point." "Hm?" Lin Tian paused upon hearing the voice, wondering why a mission would appear at this time. Was Yan Yan nearby? Hearing this mission alert, Lin Tian looked around in astonishment, and then outside he saw a red silhouette. It was the mission glow flickering around Yan Yan. "Indeed!" Upon seeing this, Lin Tian muttered to himself, immediately turned to the florist to say a word, and then walked swiftly out of the shop. Walking out of the flower shop, Lin Tian glanced in Yan Yan''s direction and hurried over! After running a distance and turning a corner, Lin Tian saw a blue Lamborghini stopped on the side of the road with several uniformed traffic police officers pulling it over. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian quickened his pace. "What''s going on? Why have we stopped?" Just as he was about to lean over to kiss Yan Yan, Lin Long realized that the car had come to a halt. "Young Master Lin, there are traffic police up ahead!" the driver in front spoke up at this time. "Tell them to get lost!" Lin Long ordered angrily, frowning, with the smell of alcohol on his breath. Clearly, he had been drinking quite a lot. "Hey, get out!" At that moment, a young traffic officer in his twenties knocked on the window. Hearing the tapping by his ear, Lin Long frowned sharply and flung open the car door. "What''s the problem! Don''t you want to work here anymore?" Lin Long roared as soon as he got out of the car, his speech tainted with a stench of alcohol. Smelling this odor, the young traffic officer frowned and said with a cold face, "I suspect you''re drunk driving. Everyone, get out for a check!" "Check, check your sister! Do you know who I am? Get lost!" Lin Long shooed the officer away like he was chasing a fly, shouting angrily. "No one is exempt!" The officer gave Lin Long a cold look, tapped the driver''s side window, and commanded sternly, "Get out!" "Damn, can''t even give face when it''s offered! Your chief''s last name is Liang, right? I''m calling him now, and we''ll see if he dares to turn the world upside down!" Lin Long bellowed in anger upon seeing the officer showing no respect, then pulled out an iPhone and dialed a number. Hearing Lin Long''s voice, the young traffic officer''s body stiffened. He turned his head to look at him. Their deputy chief really was surnamed Liang. Could it be that this man actually had some formidable background? The traffic officer''s face was riddled with doubt. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meanwhile, the commotion had drawn the attention of other traffic officers, and several hurried over. Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire At that moment, Lin Long was still on the phone: "Hello, Lin Long speaking. Yeah, right, I need to tell you something. I''ve been stopped by the traffic police. They say I''m drunk driving, what a joke! Right, right! Okay!" Having said this, Lin Long handed his phone to that traffic officer, saying, "Here, it''s for you guys." Seeing all this, the captain of the traffic police, already sensing that something was amiss, walked over, took the phone, and answered the call. "Hello, oh, ah, Chief Liang, oh oh, sure, no problem, no problem at all. Yes, sir!" After hanging up, the captain of the traffic police wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, took a deep breath, turned around, and with a somewhat respectful attitude, handed Lin Long back his phone. "Hmph!" Lin Long snorted coldly as he took his phone, his eyebrows raised, challenging with a defiant look, "So, we can go now, right?" "Certainly, certainly, please go ahead!" the captain of the traffic police said with a smile on his face. "How can they let them go..." Seeing Lin Long was being allowed to leave just like that, the young traffic officer got anxious. "Damn it, looking for trouble, huh! Puh!" Speaking, Lin Long spat a mouthful of saliva directly onto the face of the young traffic officer. "Shit!" Feeling the spit on his face, the young traffic officer''s face contorted with rage, and he was about to charge forward! But he had only taken one step when the captain of the traffic police pulled him back. The captain pulled him aside and whispered, "Chief Liang just called. This person... we can''t afford to mess with!" "What about Chief Liang? Does that mean he can act above the law?" Feeling the slightly fishy spit on his face, the young traffic officer was defiant. "It''s not just Chief Liang. Do you know who his father is? He''s the son of the Mayor of Lin City. We can''t afford to provoke him, and do you still want to have a career? This is a crucial moment for your promotion. Do you still think you''ll be promoted if you have problems now? Dream on!" the captain lectured. Hearing this, the young traffic officer fell silent, his breathing becoming a bit rapid. Despite his displeasure, he was helpless. If Lin Long truly had that kind of background, he really couldn''t afford to provoke him. He wouldn''t risk his future over this. "Shit!" But recalling Lin Long''s arrogant demeanor and the saliva on his own face, the young traffic officer cursed under his breath, filled with resentment. By this time, Lin Tian had already been there for a while and had heard everything the two men said. After scanning the two men, Lin Tian suddenly declared, "You might not dare, but I do!" Startled, the two traffic officers quickly raised their heads to look at Lin Tian. They hadn''t expected their private conversation to be overheard. Lin Tian ignored the two of them and strode towards Lin Long. Chapter 164 I kissed, so what! Lin Tian walked briskly to Lin Long, who was still outside, while Yan Yan was still in the car!Lin Tian gave him a cold glance and then bent over to open the car door and got inside. Lin Tian planned to drag Yan Yan out first! Seeing Lin Tian come over and enter his car, Lin Long, who was burping from alcohol, was startled! After being stunned for a moment, Lin Tian became furious, bent over, and fiercely yanked at Lin Tian''s leg that was sticking out, yelling, "Damn it, what the hell, get out of here!" By then, Lin Tian had already seen the dazed Yan Yan inside the car and felt someone pulling at his leg. Lin Tian''s body paused, and his foot kicked directly backward. Lin Tian''s foot harshly kicked Lin Long''s stomach! Bang! Lin Long instantly felt a tremendous force, and his body was directly kicked flying by Lin Tian! He crashed heavily onto the ground! Supporting Yan Yan, Lin Tian lifted her out of the car. Seeing Lin Tian carrying Yan Yan out of the car, Lin Long was startled, then immediately began cursing as he used his hands to push himself up from the ground: "Son of a bitch, looking to die, huh?" saying this, he charged at Lin Tian. After giving this alcohol-smelling man a cold glance, Lin Tian''s foot kicked towards his abdomen! Bang! Lin Tian''s kick was fierce, sending him flying two meters away, unable to get up for a long while! Everyone was stunned at the scene; everything had happened too quickly and was too unexpected, leaving everyone unable to react. Lin Long lay on the ground, feeling a painful cramp in his abdomen; he struggled to get up, but couldn''t. After casting him a casual glance, Lin Tian turned emotionlessly and walked away. Seeing Lin Tian just walk away like that, Lin Long was furious, yelling at Lin Tian''s retreating figure: "Son of a bitch, you''ll pay for this, do you know who I am, just you wait!" Hearing this, Lin Tian paused his steps and slowly turned around. Staring coldly at Lin Long for a while, Lin Tian snorted coldly and walked over to him step by step. Approaching him, Lin Tian slightly bowed his head, glanced at his hand on the ground, and raised his foot, harshly stepping on Lin Long''s hand, grinding it and said coldly, "If you want to die, just come at me!" After being stunned for a moment, Lin Long''s mouth slowly opened wide, eventually letting out a shrill scream. "Ah!" Lin Long''s lips turned white from the pain! Lin Tian glanced coldly and walked away without looking back. And seeing this scene, everyone just stared dumbfounded. Everyone was surprised. Until Lin Tian left, no one stopped him. The two traffic police were completely taken aback; Lin Tian had actually made a move. And by the time they reacted, Lin Tian had already gotten into a taxi and driven away. ** After helping Lin Tian into the taxi, Lin Tian patted Yan Yan''s face, finding her completely unresponsive, helplessly, Lin Tian had to ask the driver to take them to a hotel. Minutes later, Lin Tian, supporting the dazed Yan Yan, entered the already booked room. Placing Yan Yan on the bed, Lin Tian thought for a moment and gently covered her with the blanket. After doing all this, Lin Tian immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness. As Lin Tian immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness, he immediately heard a synthesized electronic voice: "Mission: Rescue Yan Yan completed. Reward: one Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian immediately looked towards the sky in the Sea of Consciousness. Looking up, he immediately saw an additional golden Supernatural Point. As Lin Tian looked at the floating Superpower Points in the air, he thought to himself, "Six Superpower Points now, soon there will be ten, and then I can proceed with my plan." Ever since Bu Mengting found out about Lin Tian and He Qianqian being together, Lin Tian had been thinking about a way to get both parties to get along simultaneously. He thought of one method, but the plan that followed required a new superpower. Lin Tian was waiting to collect ten Superpower Points. As he watched the Superpower Points floating in the air, Lin Tian thought to himself, "Soon, very soon!" After his consciousness wandered around in the air for a while, Lin Tian brought his consciousness back to reality. His gaze wandered around the room and finally settled on Yan Yan, who was on the bed. Perhaps because she had had some alcohol, Yan Yan''s fair face was a bit flushed, making her look particularly enchanting. After staring for a while, Lin Tian slowly caressed his somewhat stubbled chin and thought, "I must say, this girl gets prettier the more I look at her! Especially those lips, they look particularly lovely!" Yan Yan''s lips were very pretty, red and glossy, like a freshly picked strawberry. Gazing at Yan Yan''s enticing red lips, Lin Tian licked his lips and hesitated as he muttered to himself, "Should I kiss her or not!" "To kiss or not to kiss? To do it, or to do it?" Lin Tian muttered to himself, appearing to struggle and hesitate. After hesitating for a long time, Lin Tian gritted his teeth and comforted himself, "Alright, just one kiss, just a quick one. I did save her, so a little benefit shouldn''t be wrong." Muttering to himself, Lin Tian''s steps moved slowly towards the bed. Approaching the edge of the bed, looking at Yan Yan''s tempting red lips, Lin Tian slowly bent down... "Hmm~!" Just then, suddenly, Yan Yan slowly opened her beautiful eyes. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire Seeing this, Lin Tian froze, and they stared into each other''s eyes for a moment. By then, they were very close to each other, almost nose to nose, and both could smell each other''s breath. Gazing silly at Yan Yan, who had suddenly woken up, Lin Tian paused for a moment and then burst out laughing, standing up with an awkward explanation, "I was just checking if you were awake!" At the same time, Lin Tian cursed inwardly, "Damn, what quality is this potion that she woke up so quickly!" Yan Yan, still a bit groggy, opened her eyes, and after a while, she came to her senses. Seeing Lin Tian, and thinking of something, Yan Yan asked incredulously, "You, you saved me?" Hearing Yan Yan changing the topic, Lin Tian felt overjoyed and laughed proudly, "You know it, I am the savior!" With that, Lin Tian flicked his hair, striking a handsome pose! Looking dumbfounded at Lin Tian''s proud face, Yan Yan propped herself up on the bed, managing to sit up. After taking a deep breath and calming down, suddenly thinking of something, Yan Yan raised her head and stared intently at Lin Tian, "What were you just about to do to me?" "What was I about to do?" Lin Tian said awkwardly, glancing nervously around. Seeing the unease in Lin Tian''s rapid gaze, Yan Yan looked intently at him, "You were about to kiss me, weren''t you!" "Who wanted to kiss you! I was just checking if you were awake!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes. "Exactly, you wanted to kiss me!" Yan Yan was certain. ''Not at all!" ''It was!" Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Not at all!" "It was!" Getting a bit frustrated, Lin Tian turned and quickly walked to the bed, cupped Yan Yan''s face, and kissed her directly! "Hmm!" Yan Yan''s eyes widened in disbelief! Kissed! Her lips were instantly met by Lin Tian''s! After kissing intensely for a while, Lin Tian then stood up, raised an eyebrow, and looked proudly at Yan Yan, "I kissed you, what about it!" Chapter 165 Drink It "You, you..." Yan Yan looked at Lin Tian in shock, completely stunned.She had never expected Lin Tian to actually kiss her; it was totally unexpected. After a moment, she threw a punch at Lin Tian. "Ah? Oh!" Lin Tian was taken aback and quickly moved his hand away. "Huff! You''re driving me crazy!" Leaning against the bed, Yan Yan had an infuriated look on her face. "Uh..." Lin Tian stood awkwardly in place, not knowing what to do, and whispered to himself, "Feels pretty good!" "What did you say!" Yan Yan frowned and glared at Lin Tian. "Ah, nothing!" Lin Tian said with an awkward smile. "Hmph!" Coldly glancing at Lin Tian, Yan Yan huffed and muttered under her breath, "Pervert!" Hearing this, Lin Tian just pursed his lips but said nothing. After a moment of silence, something occurred to Yan Yan and she suddenly turned to Lin Tian and shouted, "What time is it now?" Looking at her oddly, Lin Tian took out his phone and replied, "Almost nine, why?" "Nine already? Oh no!" With a cry of alarm, Yan Yan tried to get out of bed. Seeing this, Lin Tian quickly went over to help her up, curiously asking, "What''s wrong? Do you have something to do?" "It''s nothing, I need to go now!" Yan Yan took a deep breath and tried to stand up on her own. "You can''t go out like this, better rest a bit." Lin Tian advised. "No, I need to leave now!" Yan Yan looked somewhat anxious. Seeing her like this and guessing she might have something urgent, Lin Tian offered, "How about I take you?" "No..." Yan Yan began to refuse. "Come on, no more talking, how can you go out alone in your condition!" Lin Tian cut her off before she could finish. Hearing this, Yan Yan hesitated for a bit and then said nothing more. Ten minutes later, they were sitting in a taxi outside the hotel. Looking at Lin Tian sitting beside her, Yan Yan said somewhat helplessly, "I told you, no need to escort me further!" "It''s no trouble, might as well send the Buddha to the west!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. Knowing Yan Yan and seeing her condition, he really didn''t feel at ease letting her go alone. "Fine, if you insist on following, then follow!" Seeing Lin Tian''s firm attitude, Yan Yan turned her head away and said nothing more. Glancing at her, Lin Tian asked, "How did you get mixed up with that guy?" Lin Tian was asking about Lin Long. "It''s nothing..." Yan Yan''s eyes flickered, and she shook her head, clearly in a bad mood. Seeing that Yan Yan didn''t want to talk more, Lin Tian didn''t ask further. Suddenly, both fell silent. Out of boredom, Lin Tian looked out of the window. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian turned his gaze from the window back to Yan Yan and asked, "Do you have some urgent matter? You seemed in such a hurry to get back?" Yan Yan''s gaze remained out the window, she didn''t turn her head, showing no intention of responding. Feeling somewhat disheartened, Lin Tian grimaced and eventually took out his phone to start reading a novel. Ten minutes later, they arrived at their destination and got out of the car. After getting out, Yan Yan turned to Lin Tian and said, "Thank you, I am fine now." "I''ll walk you there!" Lin Tian said, eyeing the somewhat dark alley ahead. It was the only path forward, obviously where Yan Yan intended to go. The darkness ahead made Lin Tian uneasy. "No need!" "Let''s go!" Lin Tian didn''t say much, just led the way forward. Seeing this, Yan Yan sighed helplessly and followed him. As they walked, Lin Tian noticed the houses here were quite old, likely part of an old district. After a while, suddenly, sounds of banging and crashing came from ahead, as if someone was smashing things. At the same time, swearing could be heard near Lin Tian. Hearing the noise, Yan Yan''s face changed and she rushed forward. Seeing this, Lin Tian quickened his pace as well. Soon after, Lin Tian followed Yan Yan into a bungalow. As soon as they entered, Lin Tian saw a man in his fifties yelling at Yan Yan, "Stupid girl, coming back so late, where the hell did you go?" Then the man noticed Lin Tian following behind and cursed angrily, "And you brought some stray man back?" Your journey continues at My Virtual Library Empire Reaching the doorway, Lin Tian scanned the inside of the room. The room was simple, filled with basic wooden furniture. Simultaneously, some chairs were lying on the ground, clearly someone had lost their temper. Glancing at the floor, Lin Tian''s eyes moved to the man. He was probably in his fifties, slightly balding and his face somewhat flushed with an agitated look in his eyes. Seeing this, Lin Tian frowned, and then noticed another woman beside the man. This woman was also around fifty years old, showing a helpless expression. There was a faint resemblance to Yan Yan on her face. Lin Tian guessed this was likely Yan Yan''s mother. Yan Yan glared at the man and shouted loudly, "Stop yelling, you just know how to drink, have some decency!" "Stupid girl, dare to teach your old man a lesson!" Hearing this, the man became enraged and quickly walked towards Yan Yan. "Ah! Don''t!" Seeing this, the woman behind him hurried forward to try to hold him back. "Get out of the way!" The man swung his arm, flinging the woman to the ground, then with a furious face, he quickly approached Yan Yan. "Dammit, still daring to lecture me!" Arriving in front of Yan Yan, the man slapped her across the face. Slap! Suddenly, Lin Tian grabbed his hand. "Let go!" The man shouted angrily, trying to pull his hand free, but it was stuck! "Damn!" Seeing that his hand wasn''t freeing, in a rage, the man grabbed a chair next to him and swung it at Lin Tian''s head. Chapter 165 Drink It_2 Seeing this, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and slapped fiercely across!"Smack!" Along with a crisp slap, the man was sent flying by Lin Tian with a single blow. "You..." As his body fell to the ground, the man clutched his swollen cheek, glaring with angry eyes at Lin Tian! After several heavy breaths, the man struggled to get up and, with rage boiling inside him, turned and ran towards the room. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A few seconds later, he ran out holding a kitchen knife, his eyes bloodshot as he charged at Lin Tian, shouting, "I''m going to cripple you today!" A kitchen knife came slashing towards the face with full force! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed as he kicked, sending a chair flying towards him in an instant. Simultaneously, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward and with a whoosh, he snatched the kitchen knife from the man''s hand. Having seized the knife, Lin Tian lifted his leg and kicked fiercely! Bang! The man was knocked to the ground by Lin Tian''s powerful kick! Lin Tian gave him a cold look, his right hand gripping the kitchen knife tightly, raising it above his head and bringing it down hard on the man''s head! "Ah!" Yan Yan''s scream pierced the air beside him. "Ah!" Accompanying Yan Yan''s scream was the man''s terrified cry. Bang! The kitchen knife chopped down fiercely, landing just two centimeters from the man''s ear; Lin Tian''s strength was so immense that half of the knife sunk into the ground. "Huff, huff!" The man gasped violently, with beads of cold sweat forming on his forehead, his face filled with terror. Lin Tian released his grip on the kitchen knife, crouched down, and gently patted the man on the face, saying coldly, "If you want to die, I''ll oblige!" With that, Lin Tian slowly stood up. Watching this scene in a daze, Yan Yan''s eyes widened; she had been truly frightened when Lin Tian swung the kitchen knife down. After scanning the scene and looking at Yan Yan, Lin Tian shook his head, not wanting to say anything further, and turned to leave. Clearly, this wasn''t the first time such an incident had occurred, and as an outsider, it wasn''t Lin Tian''s place to intervene. However, he had only taken a few steps when he suddenly paused. Then, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Help Yan Yan heal her mother''s leg ailment. Reward for mission completion: Two Supernatural Points. Note: This task must be completed within one hour." Upon hearing the mission''s voice, Lin Tian was startled and then cast his gaze toward the woman in her fifties, taking a closer look at her feet. He noticed that her feet indeed seemed to have a slight limp. Seeing this, Lin Tian spoke up, "Auntie? Are your arms and legs not well?" "Ah? You, how do you know?" Wang Dandan looked at Lin Tian in astonishment. "I can help you!" Lin Tian said. "What?" Wang Dandan was taken aback, skeptical. Yan Yan was also surprised, and after a moment, she looked at Lin Tian and exclaimed, "What are you talking about? And how do you know about my mom''s legs?" Read exclusive adventures at My Virtual Library Empire "Me? I divined it!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "Divined?" Yan Yan furrowed her brows. Glancing at her, Lin Tian took out three coins from his pocket and held them in his palm, looking at Yan Yan, "I''m really good! You have to believe me!" Despite what Lin Tian said, Yan Yan still looked at him skeptically! Watching Yan Yan''s bewildered face, Lin Tian smiled, looked around, and walked toward a table. On this table, there were tea and water! Coming to the table, Lin Tian poured a cup of water with his back to them, then the idea triggered, and he exchanged it for a bottle of Healing Water. Lin Tian poured the Healing Water into the cup and then brought it to Wang Dandan, offering it to her: "Drink it, and you''ll be healed!" Hearing this, and then looking at the plain boiled water in front of her, Wang Dandan was dumbfounded. This... Yan Yan, standing beside her, was also staring dumbly. It took her a while to respond, and then she looked at Lin Tian and shouted, "Lin Tian, you''re not joking, are you?" ``` "Joking? Is that so?" Lin Tian turned his head, looking at Yan Yan with a calm expression, "Do you still not believe me?" "But, maybe just drinking a glass of plain boiled water would have been fine!" Yan Yan pointed at the glass of plain water in Lin Tian''s hand, her face full of disbelief. Lin Tian smiled slightly, gently raising the cup in his hand, and said with a smile, "Since it''s plain boiled water, what''s the harm in trying? Surely I can''t harm you!" "This, this..." Yan Yan was stunned, suddenly at a loss for words. Thinking about it carefully, Lin Tian had no reason to deceive them. Moreover, Lin Tian''s performance of divination had truly astonished them. What Yan Yan could think of, Wang Dandan could naturally think of as well. Besides, Wang Dandan was fed up with her current condition and would not regret it even if it killed her. With this thought, Wang Dandan took the glass from Lin Tian''s hand, tilted her head back, and gulped down all the water in it. "M-Mom..." Seeing this scene, Yan Yan was startled and reached out to stop her, but it was already too late. After a moment of shock, Yan Yan watched Wang Dandan somewhat cautiously, "Mom, are you, are you alright?" Yan Yan was very nervous. Whether it would work or not was one thing, but she was afraid there was something wrong with the water. Of course, she also harbored a tiny hope. Maybe, just maybe, it really worked? Although the likelihood seemed very small to her, almost impossible, she still had a sliver of hope in her heart. At this moment, the man lying on the ground also turned his gaze towards Wang Dandan... A few seconds later, Wang Dandan lifted her head, somewhat puzzled, "It seems like there''s no feeling?" As she spoke, Wang Dandan tentatively took a few steps; her walk was still limp, and with each step, a slight stinging pain came. Exactly the same as before. Seeing this scene, Yan Yan turned her head to look at Lin Tian, her face full of suspicion, "Is this the so-called effect you spoke of?" Lin Tian didn''t reply; he too was a little perplexed. Could it be the Healing Water was ineffective? That shouldn''t be the case. If it had saved He Qianqian''s grandmother from such a serious illness, how could it be ineffective? While pondering what was happening, Lin Tian suddenly heard Wang Dandan''s exclamation, "Wait, there seems to be a feeling!" Hearing that, Lin Tian looked up towards Wang Dandan. Wang Dandan''s face showed some confusion, and she said with some uncertainty, "It feels like there''s a warm flow inside my body, my hands and feet feel a bit warm, and there''s some numbness." Yan Yan''s eyes widened as she looked on, nervously asking, "Mom, are you sure you''re not mistaken?" "Hmm, it seems the feeling is gone now," Wang Dandan hesitated. Hearing Wang Dandan describe the warm flow, Lin Tian relaxed a lot and showed a relieved smile, saying, "Auntie, try walking a few more steps. You''ll definitely be better." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Dandan tentatively walked a few more steps. With one stride, instantly, Wang Dandan''s eyes widened. Different! Completely different feeling. She felt that her injured right foot had regained strength and was no longer as powerless as it was at the beginning; the stabbing pain was gone too. In disbelief, Wang Dandan took a few more steps. Light-footed, and agile! Just like a normal person. Wang Dandan bent over disbelievingly to touch her foot, her face filled with incredulity. It was miraculous. Thinking of something, Wang Dandan waved her right arm, and it was much better; completely recovered! Her formerly weak right arm had regained strength. Moreover, she noticed that the previously dry skin on her right arm had also become much smoother! "It''s unbelievable!" Wang Dandan murmured to herself, her face in disbelief. "This..." Yan Yan watched the scene dumbfounded, her little face full of astonishment! ``` Chapter 166 Captured When Wang Dandan was feeling surprised, at the same time, an electronic synthesized voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind:''Mission to help Yan Yan''s mother cure her leg ailment complete. Reward: two Supernatural Points.'' Hearing this voice, Lin Tian''s consciousness sank into his Sea of Consciousness, his gaze sweeping over the floating Supernatural Points, he thought to himself, ''Seven Supernatural Points now.'' Just now, Lin Tian had spent one Supernatural Point and was awarded two more, which meant that he had gained an additional Supernatural Point. Now he had a total of seven Supernatural Points. ** Half an hour later, Lin Tian left Yan Yan''s home. As Yan Yan was seeing Lin Tian off, she expressed her gratitude, "Thank you so much. I''m... I''m so moved I can barely speak!" Looking at the excited girl, Lin Tian chuckled with a heh-heh, "If you don''t know how to thank me, how about a kiss? Come on, beautiful, mwah one here!" saying so, Lin Tian pursed his lips and leaned his face closer! "Get lost!" Yan Yan pushed Lin Tian away with a slap, saying exasperatedly, "Can''t you be a little less lecherous? And you already have two girlfriends, yet you''re still out here flirting with others!" "Ah..." Hearing Yan Yan''s words, Lin Tian looked somewhat embarrassed. After giving Lin Tian a cold glance, Yan Yan continued, "Also, the number you gave me last time never connects. Can you give me a real number this time?" saying so, Yan Yan pulled out her phone. ''Uh, my number is 139***'' Lin Tian then shared his frequently used phone number with her. Through several interactions, Lin Tian had already counted Yan Yan as one of his friends. Having memorized Lin Tian''s number, Yan Yan looked up at him, "This time it''s not a fake number, right?" "I guarantee it''s not!" Lin Tian assured with a confident face. After chatting for a few more sentences, Lin Tian then hailed a cab home. It was already very late, and he didn''t plan to go to He Qianqian''s place since she should have already been asleep by that time. The night passed without incident. The next day, just as Lin Tian finished breakfast and was planning to go find He Qianqian, suddenly, a knocking sound echoed from the door. Curious, Lin Tian opened the door, and the sight of the visitor took him aback. Police! It was actually two police officers who had come. After glancing at Lin Tian and then checking the photo in their hands, one of the police officers said without expression, "You''re Lin Tian, right? Come with us." "What for?" Lin Tian frowned upon seeing the two. "What were you doing last night at eight o''clock?" one of the police officers asked impatiently, "You''re suspected of intentional assault; come with us." "Last night at eight o''clock..." Lin Tian''s gaze flashed. Instantly he thought of the young man he had hit when he was saving Yan Yan. Could it be because of that incident? "Hurry up, what''s the hold-up!" Seeing Lin Tian in a daze, one of the officers became impatient. With a lift of his eyelids and a glance at the officer, Lin Tian remained silent, bent over to put on his shoes, preparing to leave. At the same time, he turned to look at his stunned sister and said, "Don''t worry, I''ll be right back, don''t tell mom and dad." "Damn it, hurry up!" Seeing Lin Tian still dawdling, one of the police officers shoved Lin Tian. Caught off guard and bending over, Lin Tian nearly fell from the push. Staggering a few steps, Lin Tian forcefully steadied himself. Lin Tian''s face turned livid! Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian slowly stood up, turned, and glared at the police officer, who was now smirking at him! Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly and took a big step forward, striding up to the police officer and grabbing him by the throat, then slammed him hard against the wall! Lin Tian glared and growled in anger, "Damn it, push me again and see what happens?" "Gurgle..." The police officer''s throat was tightly gripped by Lin Tian, and as he couldn''t breathe, his face instantly turned red. "Alright, alright!" Seeing this, the other police officer was startled and quickly came over, pulling Lin Tian''s hand away. Seeing the officer approach, Lin Tian didn''t want to make a big scene there, so he snorted coldly and let go of his hand. "Son of a bitch!" As soon as Lin Tian released his grip, the police officer burst out in anger, ready to charge at him. "What are you doing!" Seeing this, the other police officer quickly restrained him. His colleague pulled him aside and explained quietly, "Are you out of your mind? Do you know who he is? He once faced off against more than a dozen armed thugs on his own and came out unscathed. Do you want to rush in and get killed?" "Huh?" Hearing this, the officer was taken aback. Giving him a speechless look, the other officer explained, "Didn''t I tell you, be nicer when you arrive, don''t be so arrogant!" "Damn!" Upon hearing this, the officer didn''t dare to do anything more to Lin Tian, rubbed his somewhat uncomfortable neck, and muttered under his breath, "I''ll make him pay in the station!" After giving him a glance, the other officer didn''t say anything, then turned to Lin Tian with a smile, "Sorry, we are just following orders, please cooperate with us." Lin Tian glanced at him and said nothing, then turned to his sister, "I''m fine, I''ll be back soon, don''t worry!" After speaking, Lin Tian followed them downstairs. Once downstairs, Lin Tian found that a police car was already parked below. "Let''s go!" The officer glanced at Lin Tian and said. Lin Tian kept silent and got into the car. Once inside the car, taking a look at the two police officers sitting on either side, Lin Tian spoke up, "I can make a phone call, right?" "Sure, no problem!" The police officer nodded. Immediately, Lin Tian took out his phone, opened the phone book, and found Chen Yixuan''s number. Upon seeing Chen Yixuan''s phone number, Lin Tian dialed it without hesitation. After a few rings, the call connected. "Hello? Chen Yixuan?" "Hmm? Is that you, Lin Tian? What''s up?" Despite some time since their last contact, Chen Yixuan still had a rather vivid impression of Lin Tian. "Yeah, I need to tell you something," Lin Tian said after a moment''s hesitation. "Let''s hear it first," came Chen Yixuan''s calm voice from the other end of the phone. "Here''s the thing, yesterday" Lin Tian began explaining. He recounted most of the previous day''s events truthfully, but he didn''t mention how he knew Yan Yan was in the car. "Oh, I understand. If it''s really that issue, I''ll help. You''ll be out soon," Chen Yixuan assured. "Really? Thank you," Lin Tian replied, his spirits lifting at her words. "It''s no problem, well, I''ll hang up if there''s nothing else." "Yes, thank you!" Lin Tian hung up the phone right away. After ending the call, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. From Chen Yixuan''s response, it seemed like there wouldn''t be any problems and he should be able to get out soon. He had called Chen Yixuan because she was the only person he knew in the police station, and she seemed to have some background. Without pulling some strings, Lin Tian was genuinely worried that he might end up locked up for several months. These people were capable of anything. "Do you know Captain Chen?" At that moment, the police officer who had tried to defuse the situation earlier gave Lin Tian a curious glance. "Hmm? Yes, I know her," Lin Tian said, nodding his head after glancing at the officer, with whom he was slightly familiar. "Under normal circumstances, Captain Chen would definitely be able to help you, but I''m afraid not this time," the officer said. "Hmm?" Hearing this, Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat, and he furrowed his brow. After glancing at Lin Tian, the officer leaned in and explained in a low voice, "Do you know who you hit yesterday? It''s the son of Vice Mayor Lin, and Mayor Lin is a standing committee member. The higher authorities have instructed us to severely punish the criminal." "What?" Lin Tian was taken aback by the officer''s words. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire Noticing Lin Tian''s astounded expression, the other officer who had started the confrontation with Lin Tian revealed a smug smile, looking at Lin Tian with a taunting tone, "What''s there to talk to him about? He got what he deserved for messing with someone he shouldn''t have!" With a cold glint in his eyes, Lin Tian turned and stared at him icily, "If you spew more crap, do you believe I can knock your teeth out?" "Damn it, kid, you really think you''re something, huh?" the officer said furiously. "Believe it or not, I will make sure you rot in jail!" Seeing the officer''s arrogant demeanor, Lin Tian didn''t say anything and reached out, grabbed the officer by the hair, and slammed his head into the car window! Bang! With the sound of shattering glass, the officer''s head broke the car window! His head was gushing blood! As Lin Tian grabbed his hair, he leaned forward and, looking at his bloodied face, said slowly and forcefully, "I hate those who live off the people''s grain but oppress them the most. Keep acting tough and see if I don''t beat you to death!" "Huff! Huff!" The officer was gasping for air, his eyes wide as he faced the fierce look on Lin Tian''s facehe was truly frightened! The sudden loud noise startled the driver, who quickly pulled over and hit the brakes hard! "What happened?" the driver asked, turning around urgently. "It''s nothing, nothing, just get to the station!" said another officer beside him, swallowing nervously after witnessing the scene. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, he regretted not bringing his gun. Lin Tian was too volatile. With only a hundred meters to the police station, the driver took a glance at the situation in the back and understood, then sped up without another word, heading straight for the police station. As soon as they arrived, Lin Tian was taken to an interrogation room, and his hands were cuffed. Lin Tian did not resist. With his hands cuffed behind him to the chair, Lin Tian sat in silence, waiting. He was waiting to see if Chen Yixuan could get him out. Time ticked by, and soon it was afternoon. No one came to see Lin Tian in the meantime, nor did anyone bring him anything to eat or drink. At first, Lin Tian still wondered if Chen Yixuan might get him out, but as time passed, he started to feel increasingly disappointed. He also began to believe what the officer had said at the beginning. It was very likely that the person he beat up the day before was the son of the so-called Mayor Lin. Chen Yixuan didn''t have the power to rescue him. After sitting continuously for an entire day, exhausted and hungry, Lin Tian''s irritability began to mount. "I must find a way!" Lin Tian thought to himself. Just as he was contemplating his options, suddenly, the sound of a door opening broke the silence. Hearing the noise, Lin Tian looked up and saw an exhausted-looking Chen Yixuan walk in. Standing in front of Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan apologized with fatigue in her voice, "I''m sorry, the person you crossed has too big of a background. I''ve tried all I could, but it was no use." Lin Tian glanced at the weary-faced Chen Yixuan, knowing she had tried her best, and licked his dry lips with a smile, "It''s okay, I have a way. By the way, could you get me some water and something to eat?" Noticing Lin Tian''s parched lips, Chen Yixuan said in surprise, "You haven''t eaten all day?" Lin Tian said nothing. Chapter 167 Anger "What are they doing? This is too much!" Seeing Lin Tian remaining silent, Chen Yixuan''s anger flared instantly."Wait here!" she told Lin Tian and then quickly stepped out of the interrogation room. After Chen Yixuan left, Lin Tian closed his eyes in the now empty interrogation room, remaining silent. Rage! Frustration! These had been Lin Tian''s feelings throughout the day. No one had ever treated him like this before. Anger! Lin Tian was truly angry now. Closing his eyes, he took a deep breath, and soon after, the door was opened again. Hearing the door open, Lin Tian opened his eyes. Then, Chen Yixuan came in with a bowl of instant noodles that had soaked up well and a bottle of mineral water, followed by a police officer. After placing the noodles and mineral water on the table, Chen Yixuan turned to look at the police officer behind her and said coldly, "Take his handcuffs off!" "Captain Chen, this" The officer hesitated upon hearing this. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I told you to open it!" Chen Yixuan exclaimed angrily. After hesitating, the officer finally knelt in front of Lin Tian and unlocked his handcuffs attached to the chair. With a click, Lin Tian felt the handcuffs on his hands being unlocked. Lin Tian moved his wrists; they had gone numb from being in the same position for so long. Rotating his wrists, he felt much better! After moving them a bit, Lin Tian silently walked to the table. He sat down and immediately started devouring the noodles without saying a word. In just over ten seconds, Lin Tian had finished off the whole bowl of instant noodles! Then, Lin Tian unscrewed the cap of the mineral water and gulped it down in one go. "Burp!" Belching satisfaction, Lin Tian wiped the water from the corner of his mouth and smiled at Chen Yixuan, "Full now, thanks!" "Hmm, if you''re still hungry, I can make you another bowl. There''s no more food, just instant noodles," Chen Yixuan said after a pause, looking at Lin Tian. Hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian laughed, "If possible, then another bowl it is." Five minutes later, Lin Tian was again hunched over, furiously eating instant noodles. Watching Lin Tian eat the noodles like he was famished, Chen Yixuan suddenly felt terrible inside. Taking a deep breath, she said somewhat apologetically, "Don''t worry, I''ll get you out of here as soon as possible." "Huh!" Having finished the last bite of noodles, Lin Tian wiped his mouth and looked up at Chen Yixuan with a smile, "No worries, I''ll solve this myself." "What can you possibly solve? Alright, I''ll do what I can to help," Chen Yixuan sighed, shaking her head helplessly. Thinking of something, Chen Yixuan then turned to the police officer who had been standing aside and said, "Don''t cuff him again later." "This" The officer hesitated, then looked troubled at Chen Yixuan, "These are the chief''s orders, I''m already pushing the limits with what I''ve done." "What did you say" Chen Yixuan was starting to get angry when she heard this. "Alright, come and cuff me!" Lin Tian interrupted Chen Yixuan, sat himself on the chair, and turned his hands behind his back. Uh Seeing Lin Tian so cooperative, the officer was startled. "Well, come on, what are you waiting for?" Lin Tian frowned at the officer''s hesitation. The officer shook his head and then went over to re-cuff Lin Tian''s hands to the chair. While being handcuffed, Lin Tian looked up at Chen Yixuan and said with a smile, "Alright, thanks for your help. I''ll take care of the rest. I can get out on my own. I have a way." Lin Tian''s face was calm, but his eyes were filled with deep anger. "You don''t understand anything, you don''t know" Chen Yixuan started to say something, then shook her head, ultimately leaving without finishing her sentence. She sighed and walked away. As Chen Yixuan left, the police officer also stepped out. Suddenly, Lin Tian was alone in the entire interrogation room. Looking at the empty room, Lin Tian took a deep breath, leaned back in the chair, and slowly closed his eyes. Lin Tian was very annoyed, very angry. But Lin Tian remained very calm! True anger isn''t about shouting or screaming, it''s about maintaining a placid exterior, much like a volcano on the verge of eruption -- that is real anger! Now, Lin Tian was seething, extremely infuriated! "Huff!" He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down, "Now I must think of a way to get out of here first. If I don''t, my family will start to worry, and I still have classes tomorrow. Moreover, many issues can''t be resolved if I don''t get out." Every time he thought about this situation, Lin Tian''s face was filled with annoyance. He swore to himself he would get revenge; he had never been toyed with like this before. "However, all of this can only be dealt with after I get out. If not, everything is finished!" Lin Tian pondered silently. If Lin Tian really wanted to leave, no one here could stop him. Don''t assume that just because his hands were cuffed, he was helpless. But taking the hard approach was definitely not the wise choice. Lin Tian didn''t want to become a national fugitive by tomorrow. Lin Tian still needed to live here; he had family and friends. Forcing his way out was a foolish method. Invisibility? Lin Tian thought of invisibility. But... Thinking this, Lin Tian looked up at the surveillance camera in the corner of the wall, then shook his head. If he turned invisible, the camera would surely capture it. If a person in the room suddenly disappeared and someone were to review the footage, they would definitely discover this bizarre phenomenon. At that point, it would be more than just becoming a fugitive; he would likely be caught and then dissected into pieces. "These methods won''t work. It seems I''ll have to use conventional tactics," Lin Tian considered in silence. "What method should I use?" Lin Tian fell into deep thought. "Click!" Just as Lin Tian was reflecting, suddenly, the sound of a door opening rang out. Hearing this noise, Lin Tian''s eyelids lifted as he glanced at the doorway. Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire Upon seeing who it was, Lin Tian''s eyes immediately narrowed! Lin Long! The person was the same one he had beaten up the day before. Although Lin Tian didn''t know his name, he recognized him. At that moment, Lin Long''s right hand was still wrapped in gauze, evidently still not recovered from where Lin Tian had stepped on him yesterday. Giving Lin Tian a glance, Lin Long turned to look at the police officer beside him, "Cuff his feet for me!" Hearing this, the officer hesitated momentarily, but still went ahead and cuffed Lin Tian''s feet. Lin Tian sat without moving, letting the officer cuff both of his feet. Seeing Lin Tian handcuffed hand and foot, Lin Long then walked towards him, smiling smugly. Standing in front of Lin Tian, he kicked fiercely at Lin Tian''s thigh, cursing, "Fuck, you think you''re so tough? Come on, fight back!" As he spoke, he kicked at Lin Tian again! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, his muscles tensed, but he allowed the kicks. After kicking Lin Tian viciously several times, Lin Long finally stopped, grabbed Lin Tian by the hair and sneered, "Kid, you think you''re so tough? Come on, then? Too weak now, huh? Sb!" "Ptoo!" Saying this, Lin Long spat directly towards Lin Tian''s face! Smack! Lin Tian''s head jerked to the side, quickly dodging, but the distance was too close, and some of the spit still landed on Lin Tian''s face. Lin Tian took a deep breath, his face turning ashen! Noticing Lin Tian''s expression, Lin Long held Lin Tian''s hair and taunted, "You think you''re so tough, huh? Come on then! Can''t handle it? Sb!" With that, Lin Long slapped Lin Tian hard across the face! "Yah!" Lin Tian roared in anger, his muscles tensed as his handcuffed hands suddenly split apart! Crack! Bang! In an instant, the entire chair fell to pieces! "Yah!" Lin Tian bellowed in fury! Bang! In a flash, the handcuffs were snapped asunder by Lin Tian''s sheer force! Chapter 168 Hooked Lin Tian forcibly broke the handcuffs and, looking at the stunned Lin Long, swung his hand back!Smack! A loud slap! Lin Long was instantly flung out by Lin Tian! Pfft! A blood-stained tooth flew out! Bang! Lin Long''s body heavily fell to the ground! He roughly wiped the saliva off his face and, with a cold expression, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward, glanced at Lin Long''s bandaged right hand, and then stomped down hard! "Ah!" A scream followed immediately! Lin Tian ground his foot down hard and slightly exerted force, crack! The sound of a bone breaking echoed! With a cold snort, Lin Tian bent down, lifted Lin Long''s body, slammed him against the wall, and coldly looked at him, "Didn''t you just call me to beat you up? I''m here, what about you!" After speaking, Lin Tian slapped him again. Bang! He directly knocked him to the ground. "Don''t move!" Everything happened so quickly, it took a while for the police to react. Then he hastily pulled out the handgun from his waist. Noticing his action, Lin Tian''s leg muscles tensed instantly, and he kicked hard! Whoosh! Lin Tian lunged forward, hand trembling! Smack! The handgun, just raised by the police officer, was instantly knocked out of his hand by Lin Tian! Feeling the searing pain in his wrist, the policeman was stunned. After giving him a glance, Lin Tian stepped towards the handgun, bent down, and picked up the handgun from the ground. Click! Lin Tian disengaged the safety of the handgun. Hearing this sound, the policeman broke out in cold sweat. "Bang!" Suddenly, the interrogation room door was kicked open. Whoosha group of policemen rushed in. "What''s happening? What''s wrong?" Everyone was puzzled, and then, seeing the handgun in Lin Tian''s hand, they were startled, and those with handguns quickly drew their own, aiming at Lin Tian. Lin Tian held the handgun, aiming it at Lin Long. "Don''t move, put down the gun!" People kept shouting at Lin Tian loudly. Lin Tian remained silent, pointing the handgun at Lin Long. "Put down the gun!" Noticing Lin Tian''s actions, everyone became tense. But Lin Tian remained unmoved. Lying on the ground, looking at the dark muzzle pointed at him, Lin Long swallowed nervously, his heart beating frantically. He regretted coming here. He could have never imagined that Lin Tian was so twisted to break free even when handcuffed. Too twisted! "Lin Tian, stop! Put down the gun!" Just then, a sharp cry sounded. Hearing this familiar voice, Lin Tian turned his head and saw Chen Yixuan looking at him anxiously. After scanning Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian''s gaze slowly moved across the other policemen''s faces, he spoke softly, "Call your director over!" "I am the director!" Suddenly, a steady voice came from outside. Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian looked up slightly and then saw a middle-aged man in his forties with a square face entering from outside. Seeing this person enter, the surrounding policemen cleared a path. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Director!" Someone whispered softly. Zhong Guo gestured with his hand to stop him and said calmly to Lin Tian, "I am the Director of the Wu''an City Public Security Bureau, tell me if you have any concerns." After scanning him, Lin Tian spoke softly, "Come here, everyone else, leave." Quietly observing Lin Tian for a while, Zhong Guo, with a calm face, pointed at Lin Long on the ground and said, "He leaves too." "Everyone leave, just keep you here, I have something to tell you." After scanning Lin Long, a smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face. "Let him out first!" Zhong Guo pointed at Lin Long. Lin Tian did not object, just glanced coldly at Lin Long and his lips twitched, "Get out!" Hearing this, Lin Long scrambled frantically and ran out. Seeing Lin Long leave, Zhong Guo breathed a sigh of relief, looked up at Lin Tian who was pointing a handgun at him, and waved his hand, telling the other police officers in a deep voice, "You all go out!" "Director!" someone called out anxiously upon hearing this. "Out!" Zhong Guo barked. Hearing Zhong Guo''s angry shout, the other police officers hesitated for a moment, then left one after another. Glancing at Chen Yixuan who hadn''t moved, Lin Tian''s eyelids lifted, "You too, get out!" Glaring fiercely at Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan said angrily, "Don''t do anything stupid!" "Out!" Lin Tian said coldly. "You..." Glaring at Lin Tian again, Chen Yixuan did not move. "Please, go out!" Zhong Guo spoke up this time. Hearing this, after hesitating momentarily, Chen Yixuan turned and left. "Close the door!" Lin Tian said as she was leaving. "Bang!" Subsequently, the door was slammed shut by Chen Yixuan. With the door shut, the room was left with only Lin Tian and Zhong Guo. Looking at Lin Tian, Zhong Guo smiled and said, "I know you, Lin Tian, you''ve helped our police department a lot." "Heh!" Lin Tian chuckled lightly and took a coin out of his pocket, flicking it against the wall. Clack! Instantly, a cracking sound occurred. The surveillance camera in the corner was immediately shattered by Lin Tian. Glancing at the broken camera, Lin Tian quickly closed the door of the interrogation room. After doing all this, Lin Tian finally relaxed, smiled at Zhong Guo and said, "Now we can talk." After giving Lin Tian a glance, Zhong Guo smiled and said, "You are still very capable. Put the gun down, before you commit a major mistake." Lin Tian smiled faintly, then put away the handgun and engaged the safety, saying with a smile, "Putting down the gun is no problem, but I advise you not to run, you should know my abilities." "No problem!" Zhong Guo smiled faintly, then said, "About your matter..." "Stop!" Lin Tian cut Zhong Guo off and said with a smile, "My matter can wait, let''s talk about yours first." "My matter?" Zhong Guo was puzzled. "Yes!" Lin Tian said, taking three coins from his pocket, smiling warmly at him, "Do you believe in divination?" Discover hidden content at My Virtual Library Empire "Hm?" Zhong Guo looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled face. Without saying a word, Lin Tian flicked the three coins! Whirring~! Suddenly, the three coins spun rapidly on the ground like three silver tops. After ten seconds, the coins stopped. As soon as the coins stopped, a flood of information entered Lin Tian''s mind. Feeling the information in his mind, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened. Smiling, he looked up at Zhong Guo and said slowly, "Your name is Zhong Guo, who was promoted to the head of the Public Security Bureau a year ago. You have two sons and a daughter." Hearing this, Zhong Guo''s expression slightly shifted. Noticing Zhong Guo''s expression, Lin Tian smiled faintly and continued, "You wore patterned underwear today, you have 508 yuan in your pocket, and your socks have been worn for two days!" As he said this, Lin Tian paused, smiling merrily at Zhong Guo. By this time, Zhong Guo was already stunned, staring at Lin Tian. His face was full of disbelief, If the earlier information was somewhat understandable as Lin Tian''s attention to detail, how he knew what underwear or how many days the socks had been worn was baffling. Moreover, knowing precisely how much money he had on him. Thinking this, Zhong Guo hurriedly pulled out his pocket, counted carefully, and indeed, it was 508 yuan. Considering he had just bought a pack of cigarettes an hour ago, even he was not clear about the exact amount of money he had. Lin Tian had been detained the whole time, how could he possibly know? How could that be? Instantly, Zhong Guo''s look at Lin Tian changed. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s mouth curved slightly, revealing a slight smile, knowing that Zhong Guo had taken the bait! Chapter 169 Rest Assured Zhong Guo had taken the bait.And now it was time for the next step. Thinking of this, Lin Tian stood up and went to the desk in the interrogation room, picking up the paper and pen on the desk. Lin Tian hastily wrote a few characters, and after finishing, tore another piece of paper and wrote some more. He wrote on three pieces in total. Lin Tian folded these three pieces of paper into three pentagrams and then marked them. Holding the three pentagrams in his hand, Lin Tian handed them to Zhong Guo, "You take these. Open the first one in one hour, the second one two hours later, and the third one after you''ve seen the second pentagram." "Remember!" Lin Tian paused here, looking at him seriously, "Do not open them early. If you do, I won''t be able to save you!" As he spoke, Lin Tian stuffed the three pentagrams into Zhong Guo''s palm. Zhong Guo held them, looking utterly bewildered at Lin Tian. This time he was truly confused. The things Lin Tian had shown just now made Zhong Guo believe in Lin Tian''s magic. But his own knowledge told him this was impossible. Two conflicting thoughts crossed his mind, casting doubt. After a glance at him, Lin Tian knew it wasn''t the right time yet; in two hours he could make his demands. With that thought, Lin Tian waved his hand, "You can go out now!" "Uh..." Holding the pentagrams, Zhong Guo was stunned again. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Initially, Zhong Guo had planned to persuade Lin Tian, but who could have known that Lin Tian would take the initiative in their conversation from the start? And now, without any need for persuasion, Lin Tian was letting him go so easily. Could this be real? Startled and after a pause, Zhong Guo looked deeply at Lin Tian, then picked up the handgun Lin Tian had placed on the desk, and turned to walk out. "Click!" With the sound of the door opening, the anxiously waiting police officers all instantly went on high alert. As the door opened, Zhong Guo walked out with a calm expression. "Chief, are you alright?" Seeing Zhong Guo come out, someone immediately asked anxiously. "I''m fine!" Zhong Guo waved his hand, then said to everyone, "Disperse, don''t let word about this get out." "But..." Everyone hesitated, looking toward Lin Tian in the room. Lin Tian dared to threaten someone with a gun; such behavior was pretty severe. Plus, Lin Tian seemed so dangerous. Seeing these hesitant people, Zhong Guo knitted his brows and shouted, "What are you all waiting for, get out. Also, Chen Yixuan, stay." After everyone had left, Zhong Guo told Chen Yixuan, "Stay here and watch him. Without my order, no one is allowed inside." He paused, then after thinking a bit, added, "Accommodate any requests he makes, as long as he stays in this room." "Yes!" Chen Yixuan nodded. Turning around to give the interrogation room one last look, Zhong Guo left with a grave expression. An hour later, Zhong Guo walked on the way home, still preoccupied with thoughts about Lin Tian. "It''s been an hour now; I should be able to open and see!" Thinking this, Zhong Guo pulled out the three pentagrams from his pocket, selecting the one marked with a 1. "Boom!" Just when Zhong Guo was about to open the pentagram, suddenly, a loud noise came from in front of him. Snap! Seeing the flowerpot that had landed in front of him, Zhong Guo was startled and looked up. He saw a household''s pet cat walking across a balcony above him. Seeing this, Zhong Guo''s brow furrowed; that was too careless. What if it had hit someone on the head? For a moment, he was stunned; then, suddenly thinking of something, Zhong Guo gasped, hurriedly dismantling the number one pentagram. Upon opening it, the words written inside made Zhong Guo break out into a cold sweat: "At this moment, a planter falls from above you, nearly hitting you!" Shock! Seeing these words, Zhong Guo was truly startled. How could this be possible? How could he have foreseen something that would happen an hour later? Could it be that he really had some divination skills? With a look of uncertainty and suspicion, Zhong Guo returned home. Back at home, he still seemed somewhat disconcerted, constantly thinking about Lin Tian. After arriving home, he kept glancing anxiously at the clock on the wall, waiting anxiously. He desperately wanted to know what was written on the second slip of paper. Several times he wanted to open it but managed to restrain himself. Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire "Ding!" Time was up. As soon as the time had come, Zhong Guo hurriedly unfolded the note. But before he could even look at it, suddenly, his phone rang. Frowning, Zhong Guo answered the call: "Hello? Old Zhong? Xiaoming got into a fight with his classmates and sent someone to the hospital. I''m at the hospital now, I''ll be back in a bit." As soon as the call connected, his wife''s voice came through the phone. Hearing this, Zhong Guo''s heart skipped a beat, and he muttered a few distracted words before hanging up the call. Immediately after, Zhong Guo opened the second slip of paper. The words written on it made him break out into a cold sweat: "Your son got into a fight and sent his classmate to the hospital." Shock! Seeing the words, he was truly startled. Zhong Guo felt a terrifying chill. That feeling, as if everything about him, past or future, was known to someone else! This is too horrifying! After being dazed for a moment, thinking of something, Zhong Guo hurriedly opened the third slip of paper. With just one glance, Zhong Guo was frozen in shock, his face ashen! ** On the other hand, Chen Yixuan was staring speechlessly at the carefree Lin Tian. "Hey, can you stop being so self-satisfied?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian with a frown. "Do I? No, not at all!" Lin Tian held a cup of cola, crossed his legs comfortably, and nodded his head to some rhythm, looking very relaxed. "Aren''t you being a bit too arrogant? You should think about how you''re going to get out of here!" Chen Yixuan said with a look of disbelief. "I''m not being arrogant at all. Oh, by the way, buy me another ice cream, will you? I haven''t had one in so long, I''m really craving it!" Lin Tian chuckled with a grin. "That''s enough from you!" Chen Yixuan stood up angrily, glaring at Lin Tian and scolded, "What''s the matter with you, thinking this place is your home." Seeing Chen Yixuan genuinely angry, Lin Tian pouted and muttered under his breath, "Didn''t you say you''d try to accommodate my requests, sheesh!" "What did you say?" Chen Yixuan glared at him. "Nothing!" Lin Tian chuckled awkwardly, glancing left and right. Seeing Lin Tian behaving this way, Chen Yixuan said annoyed: "I can''t believe I''ve been helping you so earnestly. If I had known what you were like, I wouldn''t have bothered with you in the first place!" "Relax!" Lin Tian waved his hand nonchalantly and said with a smile, "I told you, the chief of police himself is going to let me out." "Let you out? Do you think you''re the son of the president or something? Keep dreaming!" Chen Yixuan looked disdainful. She knew very well whom Lin Tian had offended, and getting out easily would be a mere fantasy. "Don''t believe it then, fine. Hmm, he should be on his way here now," Lin Tian said while checking the time on his phone. The time should be just about right! Chapter 170 Comes Out Lin Tian checked the time on his cell phone and calculated; it should be about time for Zhong Guo to come looking for him."Alright, stop bluffing. You better think about what to do!" Chen Yixuan shook her head in disbelief. She took Lin Tian''s words as a joke. "Here they come!" Suddenly, Lin Tian looked towards the door. He heard footsteps. "Pff! Cut it out!" Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. She didn''t believe Lin Tian''s words at all and thought he was just messing with her. "Click~" As the door opened, Zhong Guo walked in with a rather serious expression. As soon as he entered, Zhong Guo glanced at Lin Tian and then turned to Chen Yixuan, saying, "You go out. Without my order, no one is allowed in." "Eh..." At this point, Chen Yixuan was stunned. She gazed dumbly at Zhong Guo. She couldn''t believe that the chief actually came. How did Lin Tian know? Turning her head, Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian with a dazed expression. Noticing Chen Yixuan''s astonished gaze, Lin Tian lifted his eyebrows smugly. Experience exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire Already somewhat irritable, Zhong Guo frowned and barked, "What are you staring at? Get out!" "Yes!" Regaining her composure, Chen Yixuan nodded hastily. After Chen Yixuan left and closed the door behind her, Zhong Guo then turned his gaze back to Lin Tian. With slightly furrowed brows, Zhong Guo quietly looked at Lin Tian, saying nothing. With his legs crossed, Lin Tian smiled at Zhong Guo and cheerily said, "You saw the note, right?" Zhong Guo was silent for a while, not speaking. After a long moment, he looked at Lin Tian and asked, "Is all this true?" "What do you think?" Lin Tian smiled faintly. Taking a deep breath, Zhong Guo looked at Lin Tian seriously, "Will my son really die within a day?" At this, Lin Tian could clearly feel Zhong Guo''s breathing quicken. Nodding slightly, Lin Tian spoke softly, "If I don''t intervene, then definitely." Taking a deep breath and slowly closing his eyes, Zhong Guo, after a while, opened his eyes and looked at Lin Tian, "Speak, what are your demands!" Zhong Guo naturally guessed that Lin Tian had an ulterior motive, otherwise, he wouldn''t have made such an effort to make him believe. Hearing Zhong Guo say this, a flash of amusement passed through Lin Tian''s eyes. Finally, it had come. Lin Tian sat up straight, leaning forward intently, "Release me immediately." "Can do! No problem!" Zhong Guo had anticipated such a demand from Lin Tian. This request was entirely within his power to grant. After all, bringing Lin Tian in was not entirely legal, and his behavior yesterday warranted at most a few days of detention. Releasing him was not a problem at all. As for Mayor Lin''s blame, could it be compared to his son''s life? Surprised that Zhong Guo agreed so readily, Lin Tian got up and walked towards the door, saying as he went, "Alright then, I''ll be going first." "Wait, what about my son?" Zhong Guo panicked as he saw Lin Tian leaving. Lin Tian paused, turned around with a smile, and said, "Just keep your son indoors tomorrow, and he''ll be fine." "That''s it?" Zhong Guo was taken aback. Was it really that simple? "What else did you expect?" Lin Tian smiled faintly. With that, he turned and left. Seeing Lin Tian walk away, Zhong Guo truly wanted to keep him there. What was this? Just staying inside? That was too simple, wasn''t it? Could it be a scam? Was he being played? At this moment, within his heart, Zhong Guo started to suspect Lin Tian, but the previous note incident made him dare not act rashly. If he did something that cost his own son his life, that would truly be a loss. However, letting Lin Tian just walk away like this was something Zhong Guo could not come to terms with; he constantly felt like he had been played. Thus, the instant Lin Tian was about to step out of the door, Zhong Guo called out to him again. "What now?" Turning his head, Lin Tian looked at him with some impatience. "Even though you''re leaving now, you know who you''ve angered, and you''re definitely going to have trouble. Even if I don''t do anything to you, it will be the same!" Zhong Guo looked at Lin Tian earnestly and, while speaking, he watched Lin Tian''s expression closely. Upon hearing this, a hint of scornful smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face, "Trouble? You don''t need to worry about that, very soon he''ll be too busy dealing with his own issues! Just you wait!" With that, Lin Tian turned around, opened the door, and left. "His own trouble?" Upon hearing this, Zhong Guo was startled and muttered to himself, "Is he talking about Mayor Lin? Will Mayor Lin be in trouble, or is it" In an instant, Zhong Guo thought of Lin Tian''s abilities. Could it be that he truly has the power to topple Mayor Lin? If it really was so... At this thought, a flicker of contemplation crossed Zhong Guo''s eyes. "Click!" With the sound of a door opening, Chen Yixuan, who was waiting outside, was startled and quickly turned her head to look. "Hey, beautiful!" Seeing Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian gave a slight smile. "How... How did you get out? Where''s Director Zhong?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian with a shocked expression, at the same time, she peered inside. She was somewhat worried that Lin Tian had done something to Zhong Guothat would be troublesome. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No need to look anymore, it was Director Zhong who let me out; he said I could go back," Lin Tian said with a small smile. "What? Really?" Chen Yixuan was stunned, disbelief written all over her face. She could not believe Lin Tian''s words; on what basis would Zhong Guo let Lin Tian go? Would Zhong Guo really take the risk of offending Mayor Lin to release Lin Tian? That made no sense at all. Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian doubtfully, and on a sudden thought, she quickly opened the door and peeked inside. She feared that Lin Tian had injured Zhong Guo and snuck out! "I let him go; there''s nothing wrong with him, he can leave," Zhong Guo said in a deep voice after casting a glance at Chen Yixuan who had stuck her head in. "Uh..." Seeing that Zhong Guo was fine, Chen Yixuan felt relieved. Although she was unclear about what ability Lin Tian had that convinced Zhong Guo to release him, the fact remained. "I''m leaving now, goodbye." Lin Tian waved and left jovially, but as soon as he turned around, he froze. He looked at the newcomer with some surprise. Lin Long! At that moment, Lin Long appeared to be in a bad state, with both his cheeks somewhat swollen, his whole appearance resembling a pig''s head. Simultaneously, his right hand had been put in a splint, looking much worse than the last time. Just as Lin Tian saw him, Lin Long saw Lin Tian. Startled to see Lin Tian actually out, Lin Long quickly walked over. Pointing at Lin Tian, Lin Long turned to Chen Yixuan and angrily demanded, "Who let him out? Who dared to let him out?" He thought it was Chen Yixuan who had released him! "I let him out!" Suddenly, a calm and steady voice came through. Accompanying this voice, Zhong Guo walked out of the interrogation room at a measured pace. Seeing Zhong Guo, Lin Long was stunned. He had not expected this outcome at all. Chapter 171 Friends of Girls Stunned for a moment, Lin Long then looked at Zhong Guo and angrily said, "Why did you let him go?"Hearing Lin Long''s aggressive tone, Zhong Guo furrowed his brow and coldly said, "I don''t have to report to you who I release, right? He did nothing wrong in the first place!" "You, fine! Just you wait!" Lin Long said, stunned with rage. Glaring at Zhong Guo with annoyance, Lin Long turned to Lin Tian and said with a cold face, "Kid, this isn''t over between us!" "Oh, is that so?" A faint smile appeared at the corner of Lin Tian''s mouth, "How are you planning to make it not over with me? Relying on your daddy? Ha, you''re just a daddy-saboteur. Let''s see if your dad can get through his own issues first!" "What do you mean by that!" Lin Long''s heart jumped at Lin Tian''s words. Lin Tian chuckled lightly, ignored him, and stepped forward to leave. Once out of the police station, Lin Tian instantly went invisible in a deserted corner. Looking at the sky, it was already late, and Lin Tian had done nothing all day but stay at the police station. "Damn it!" Just thinking about today''s ordeal made Lin Tian feel frustrated. After thinking for a bit, Lin Tian called his sister. "Hello, Fang? I''m fine, I''m out now, you didn''t tell mom and dad, did you? Hmm, I won''t be coming back, I have class tomorrow, I''m heading back to school. Okay, good." Actually, Lin Tian had called Lin Fang before and knew she hadn''t told their parents about his situation. Now, Lin Tian just wanted to make sure. Checking the time and feeling it was getting late, Lin Tian casually ate at a restaurant before taking a cab back to school. ** Zhong Guo was taken aback upon hearing this news. It took a while before he recovered, and from that moment on, he no longer harbored any doubt about Lin Tian. In his mind, Lin Tian had risen to the realm of an extraordinary person, someone to suck up to, not to offend. ** Over an hour later, Lin Tian walked through the school gates. He had only taken a few steps when suddenly, Lin Tian paused. He was stunned. At the same time, an electronic synthesized voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super chain task: The ninth small task is to deliver sanitary pads to Shen Mengyi. Task completion reward: one Supernatural Point. Task failure penalty: two Supernatural Points deducted. Note: This task must be completed within ten minutes." "What? Ah! Ah?" Lin Tian was flabbergasted upon hearing the task. What kind of task is this? Damn! First, it was delivering toilet paper, and now sanitary pads? What''s going on here? "Uhm" Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian snapped back to reality. This was not the time to stand there dumbfounded; he had to move, or he would fail the task. Putting his shock aside, Lin Tian hurriedly turned and ran towards the small supermarket outside the school. Arriving at the supermarket, Lin Tian headed straight for the personal care products. When Lin Tian went over there, there were two girls choosing products in that aisle. "Uhm..." Seeing this, Lin Tian felt a bit embarrassed. After waiting for a bit and seeing that the two girls showed no sign of leaving, and with time running short, Lin Tian gritted his teeth and approached. Seeing Lin Tian in such a place, the two girls looked at him curiously, with strange expressions in their eyes. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire Lin Tian''s face felt hot as he grabbed a pack randomly and headed to the checkout counter. "To pay!" The cashier was a girl. The girl looked at the item in Lin Tian''s hand, and after a moment, she smiled and explained, "You''re buying this for your girlfriend, right? If she needs to use it right now, it''s better to buy the type for nighttime use. What you''re holding is for daytime." "Uhm" A bead of sweat appeared on Lin Tian''s forehead. Seeing Lin Tian''s embarrassed look, the girl smiled slightly, grabbed a pack of Seven Degrees Space from below and offered, "Here, this is for nighttime use, want it?" "Yeah, hurry up," Lin Tian nodded eagerly. He always felt that it was somewhat embarrassing for a man to buy this stuff. After paying, Lin Tian quickly rushed out. Running into the campus, Lin Tian scanned the area and, judging by the flashing red light around Shen Mengyi, deduced that she was not in the dormitory bathroom but apparently in the public restroom of the gym. With a sweep of his gaze, Lin Tian then quickly ran towards the gym''s restroom. While Lin Tian was rushing to the gym''s restroom, Shen Mengyi was feeling somewhat speechless in the toilet. Muttering to herself, "How come it''s so early today, seven days ahead, and the flow is so heavy..." This time her period had caught her completely off guard. She hadn''t brought any sanitary pads! In desperation, she took out her phone and called her roommate, "Hey, Cui, I''m on my period, and I didn''t bring any pads, can you bring me some? Hmm, okay, how long will you be? What? Twenty minutes? That long? Okay then, sure, just hurry up, as fast as you can! Mm!" After hanging up, Shen Mengyi pouted and grumbled to herself, "Twenty minutes, how am I supposed to wait that long! It''d be great if someone could bring them to me!" For some reason, at that moment, an image of Lin Tian popped into Shen Mengyi''s head. Thinking of Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi quickly shook her head and pouted, "Go away, why think of him right now! Really!" "Beep beep..." Suddenly, Shen Mengyi''s phone rang in her hand. Shen Mengyi picked up the phone and saw the caller ID, she was stunned. Lin Tian! It was actually Lin Tian calling! ** At that moment, Lin Tian had already arrived outside the gym''s restroom. He checked the time; it was still early, still five minutes to spare. Lin Tian wasn''t in a hurry to enter; he took out his phone and chuckled, "Mengyi must be really uncomfortable right now. Should I give her a call and tease her a bit? Hmm..." His eyes twinkling mischievously, Lin Tian dialed Shen Mengyi''s number. "Hello, Mengyi?" "Don''t call me Mengyi, and why are you calling me?" Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I, of course, have come to solve your problem!" Lin Tian chuckled. "What problem?" Shen Mengyi was taken aback. "Don''t you know what trouble you''re in right now?" Lin Tian chuckled again. His smile had a hint of lewdness. Current trouble? Shen Mengyi paused at these words. Could it be...? Chapter 172 Story in the Toilet After glancing down at herself, Shen Mengyi looked up, slightly dazed, and thought to herself, "No way, does he know I''m on my period?That can''t be right, can it? But it''s not impossible, he knows divination after all!" Instantly, Shen Mengyi recalled the miraculous divination skills Lin Tian had demonstrated before. Could it really be... After a long pause, Shen Mengyi, still holding her phone somewhat blankly, asked, "What do you know?" "What do you think!" Lin Tian chuckled. "Spill it!" Shen Mengyi demanded, somewhat angrily. "You know, your aunt Flo has visited!" Lin Tian said, raising his eyebrows and chuckling as he held his phone. "You, you''re a pervert!" After a long pause, Shen Mengyi finally exclaimed, furious. Exasperated, Shen Mengyi slammed the phone down with a snap. After hanging up, Shen Mengyi muttered with a mixture of embarrassment and anger, "Pervert! Pervert! Dead pervert! To think he''d predict something like that! It infuriates me!" "Whew~!" Shen Mengyi panted in anger, her face showing signs of mortification. A woman''s period is a very private matter indeed. But Lin Tian had even gone so far as to predict such a thing. Pervert! "Dead pervert!" Shen Mengyi cursed heatedly. "Beep beep..." Just as Shen Mengyi was fuming, suddenly, the phone rang again. Shen Mengyi picked up the phone only to hang up immediately! It was Lin Tian calling! But the moment she hung up, the phone rang again. Looking at the caller ID with annoyance, Shen Mengyi hung up again. But soon after, the phone rang once more, still from Lin Tian. Unable to bear it any longer, Shen Mengyi answered the call, and immediately upon connecting, she yelled furiously, "Dead pervert, stop calling me!" "Uh... well, I''m outside the restroom at the gym right now, and I brought what you need right now. Do you want it?" Lin Tian''s voice came from the other end, hesitantly. "No!" Shen Mengyi hung up furiously. Staring at the phone that she had just snapped shut, Lin Tian was taken aback. Looking at the time, there were still two minutes until the ten minutes were up. Lin Tian decided to wait. If after another minute Shen Mengyi hadn''t changed her mind, he would just go in. Lin Tian had already observed that there were no other girls inside. Inside the restroom, after hanging up, it took a while for Shen Mengyi to come to her senses. Remembering what Lin Tian had just said, she muttered confusedly to herself, "What did he say just now? He brought me something I need right now, could it be..." Instantly, Shen Mengyi thought of sanitary pads, as that was all she needed at that moment. Shen Mengyi had been squatting in the restroom for over ten minutes, her legs had become numb, and it still felt uncomfortable down there. "Xiao Cui will be here in ten minutes, should I call him in to assist me? There''s nobody else here anyway!" she murmured, hesitant. "No, that would be too embarrassing!" Shen Mengyi quickly shook her head. "But my legs are so numb!" feeling her legs about to lose sensation, Shen Mengyi hesitated again. After weighing her options, Shen Mengyi finally decided to make a decision and dialed Lin Tian''s number. Outside, just as Lin Tian was about to go in, suddenly, he felt the phone in his hand start to vibrate. Picking up his phone, he saw it was Shen Mengyi calling. Upon seeing the number, Lin Tian knew there might be a chance and immediately answered, chuckling, "Beauty, what can I do for you?" "You... come in, quick, and don''t let anyone notice!" Shen Mengyi''s voice from the phone sounded hurried and tense. It was her first time doing this. "At your service!" Lin Tian chuckled, glanced around to make sure no one was there, and then walked into the ladies'' restroom. "Thud, thud..." Hearing the approaching footsteps, Shen Mengyi, squatting in the toilet stall, grew incredibly nervous. Shen Mengyi nervously asked, "Lin Tian?" "It''s me, where are you?" Lin Tian asked knowingly. Upon entering, he had immediately seen the red light flickering on Shen Mengyi and naturally knew where she was. "I''m here." Shen Mengyi''s voice came from not far away. "Then I''m coming!" After responding, Lin Tian walked toward where Shen Mengyi was. Listening to the approaching footsteps, Shen Mengyi felt her heart beating faster. She knew that she wasn''t wearing any pants right now. Arriving in front of Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian glanced at the door in front of him and stopped. Through the gap beneath the stall divider, Shen Mengyi saw Lin Tian''s feet outside and said nervously, "Just toss it under the gap of the door. I''ll pick it up myself." "Oh!" With that, Lin Tian bent down and placed the sanitary pad through the gap beneath the divider. Seeing the sudden appearance of the item in the gap, Shen Mengyi quickly grabbed it, and somewhat nervously hurried him, "You can leave now!" "Okay!" Following Lin Tian''s response, footsteps gradually receded. Hearing the footsteps grow distant, Shen Mengyi breathed a sigh of relief. She opened the sanitary pad''s packaging and started using it. A minute later, Shen Mengyi stood up. Because she had been squatting for so long, she felt both her legs were numb when she stood up. Dressed up and having flushed the toilet, Shen Mengyi grumbled as she opened the restroom door, "What a pervert, to still reckon that." "Hey, no way, you''re talking bad about me behind my back after I helped you, that''s too much!" Just as she turned around to close the door, suddenly, a male voice came from behind Shen Mengyi. Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire Shen Mengyi jumped! She whirled around and stared wide-eyed at Lin Tian standing not far behind her. Pausing for a moment, Shen Mengyi, her face crimson with shy anger, exclaimed, "Pervert, didn''t you leave?" "Uh..." Lin Tian smiled awkwardly, "I... I just wanted to see if you needed any more help." "Get lost! You pervert!" Shen Mengyi snapped, then quickly walked toward the exit. But after only a few steps, Shen Mengyi suddenly cried out as her body fell backward. She had forgotten that her legs were numb and she couldn''t walk fast. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Shen Mengyi about to fall, Lin Tian was shocked and quickly stepped forward to support her. Supported by Lin Tian''s hand, Shen Mengyi breathed a sigh of relief, thankful she hadn''t fallen. But after a pause, she suddenly felt something off, turned her head to look at her buttocks, and then at Lin Tian''s hand pressing there, raised her head and angrily said, "Where are you putting your hand!" "Uh, uh..." Lin Tian awkwardly moved his hand away and sheepishly said, "Accidentally, it was accidental!" "Hmph! Die, pervert!" Shen Mengyi snorted coldly. She stood up, gave Lin Tian a glare, and prepared to leave. "Mengyi!" But before Shen Mengyi had taken a few steps, suddenly, a familiar voice came from outside the restroom. It was her roommate Xiaocui''s voice. At this voice, both Shen Mengyi and Lin Tian were stupefied. This... Chapter 173 Task Completed "Mengyi, I''m here!"Listening to the approaching footsteps, Shen Mengyi panicked. She turned to look at Lin Tian, realizing it was already too late to leave. Taking a deep breath, Shen Mengyi hastily waved her hands, whispering, "Quick! Quick, hide!" Lin Tian nodded repeatedly and hurriedly turned to run into a restroom. The moment Lin Tian entered the restroom, Wang Xiaocui walked in. Seeing Shen Mengyi standing there, Wang Xiaocui was taken aback. Holding a sanitary pad, she said in astonishment, "Mengyi, why have you come out? Didn''t you say..." "Ah? Oh, a classmate just came in, and she happened to have one, so I borrowed one from her," Shen Mengyi explained awkwardly. As she spoke, her gaze kept darting toward the direction where Lin Tian was hiding, her face tense. "You seem very nervous?" Wang Xiaocui remarked curiously. "Ah? Really? No, not at all!" Startled, Shen Mengyi quickly smiled. With a puzzled frown, Wang Xiaocui walked toward the restroom, saying, "I mean, you seem a bit odd. If I had known you had one, I wouldn''t have hurried over like this." "I''m going to use the bathroom; wait for me for a moment." Saying this, Wang Xiaocui opened the restroom door. "Ah!" Seeing this, Shen Mengyi exclaimed in shock. That was the very restroom where Lin Tian was hiding! S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What''s wrong?" Wang Xiaocui turned her head, puzzled. Shen Mengyi''s eyes widened as she watched Wang Xiaocui open the restroom door. By now, the door had been opened, and Shen Mengyi could clearly see inside, but there was no one there. Where was Lin Tian? She had just seen him go in there, hadn''t she? "What''s wrong with you? You always seem a bit off," Wang Xiaocui said, her hand on the restroom door handle, turning her head to look curiously at Shen Mengyi. "Ah? No, nothing!" Shen Mengyi smiled awkwardly. "Strange!" Shaking her head, Wang Xiaocui gave Shen Mengyi a puzzled look, then walked into the restroom and closed the door behind her. Watching the closed restroom door, Shen Mengyi was filled with confusion. She had clearly seen Lin Tian go inside, so how could it be empty? Could she have remembered incorrectly? Inside the restroom, Lin Tian was extremely tense. He pressed his body tightly against the restroom wall, trying his best not to let Wang Xiaocui touch him. Lin Tian was indeed inside the restroom. However, the moment Wang Xiaocui opened the door, Lin Tian became invisible. At that moment, Lin Tian was pressing against the restroom wall, watching Wang Xiaocui come inside. Lin Tian had never expected such a coincidence; Wang Xiaocui had chosen the exact spot where he was hiding. Lin Tian stayed hidden against the edge, watching Wang Xiaocui come in, watching her back turned to him, watching her take off her pants. He saw a flash of white. Then Wang Xiaocui squatted down. "Shushing..." A sound of water followed right after. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian felt awkward. He didn''t want to look, but his gaze kept unintentionally glancing over. The desire to peek is universal, and Wang Xiaocui was also quite attractive. After finishing, Wang Xiaocui stood up to dress. As she put on her pants, she walked toward the restroom switch, and Lin Tian was right there. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s heart tensed. Damn! It was too narrow; she was bound to touch him! Watching Wang Xiaocui get closer, Lin Tian swallowed nervously. What to do? Lin Tian''s mind raced. Just as Wang Xiaocui reached out her hand, suddenly, Lin Tian slapped his forehead, looking very annoyed. Damn! How stupid, why did he have to hide like this when he could fly! With that thought, Lin Tian willed it, and his body slowly lifted off. Whoosh! As Lin Tian willed it, his body gently floated up. Turning on the water tap, he flushed the restroom, and Wang Xiaocui left without any suspicion. "Let''s go!" Wang Xiaocui smiled at Shen Mengyi. "Ah, okay!" Shen Mengyi nodded blankly, still occasionally glancing back toward the restroom as they left. She was puzzled about where Lin Tian had gone. Could she really have remembered it wrong? Was he not there? "Phew!" Watching the two girls leave, Lin Tian exhaled deeply; what just happened had almost scared him to death. That was too thrilling. Taking a deep breath, he knew he couldn''t stay here any longer, so he flew out immediately. Once outside, in a secluded corner, Lin Tian deactivated his invisibility. Enjoy new chapters from My Virtual Library Empire After becoming visible again, Lin Tian walked towards the dormitory while immersing part of his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness. As Lin Tian immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness, an electronic synthesized voice in his mind announced, "Super Chain Task: The ninth minor task of delivering a sanitary pad to Shen Mengyi is complete. Task completion reward: one Superpower Point." Hearing this announcement, Lin Tian scanned the space and indeed found an additional Superpower Point. "Added another drop of Superpower Point, now I have eight Superpower Points," he mused quietly as he walked toward the dormitory. Chapter 174 Su Momo While browsing through the superpower menu, Lin Tian walked toward the dorm.Before he knew it, Lin Tian had reached the boys'' dormitory. He glanced up at the building, pulled his consciousness back from the Sea of Consciousness, and then hurried upstairs. He hadn''t seen the guys for more than a day, and Lin Tian actually missed these screw-ups. Hurrying to the third floor, Lin Tian was about to rush into the dorm when suddenly, he saw Lin Tao and two others walking out. And judging by their demeanor, it seemed like they were going out. After a quick glance at the trio, Lin Tian asked somewhat astonished, "What''s up? Are you going out?" Seeing Lin Tian, Guo Rong''s eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Lin Tian, you''re just in time, let''s go together." "What''s going on?" Lin Tian looked at the three somewhat astonished. "Let''s talk while we walk!" Feng Jiabao tugged at Lin Tian and then began dragging him downstairs. Uh... Although it was a bit odd, Lin Tian still followed them downstairs. "What''s the big deal, spill it!" While walking downstairs, Lin Tian looked at the three curiously. At the same time, he noticed that Lin Tao seemed a bit off today. It seemed a bit... somber? "Let me tell you, do you know what big event happened after you left?" Guo Rong seemed a bit mysterious. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled. The big thing Lin Tian could think of was his own capture. But obviously, they were not talking about that. So Lin Tian looked at Guo Rong with a puzzled face. "Let me tell you..." Guo Rong paused slightly, glanced at Lin Tao, raised his eyebrows, and chuckled: "Let me tell you, Lin Tao has fallen for a girl!" "Cut it out!" Hearing this, Lin Tian was speechless, giving the three a helpless look: "So he has a crush, so what? Just go for it, what''s the big deal in that!" As he said this, he glanced at Lin Tao beside him, Lin Tian grinned and put his arm around Lin Tao''s shoulder, laughing, "Taotao, don''t tell me you lack the courage to even pursue her!" "Not at all, you don''t know how stubborn this guy is. He''s been rejected like eight or ten times, and he''s going again!" Feng Jiabao said exasperatedly. "Exactly, exactly. We''re just going to accompany him this time," Guo Rong also interjected. Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire "Crack!" Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled, then looked incredulous at Lin Tao: "Taotao, you''re really persistent, huh? Rejected so many times? And all within one day? Impressive!" he said, giving a thumbs up. Lin Tao pursed his lips and said nothing. Glancing at Lin Tao, Lin Tian, with his arm still around his shoulder, raised an eyebrow: "But what does that girl look like that you''re so hooked?" "But to tell you the truth, Lin Tao has quite the eye, that girl is beyond words, one wordawesome!" Guo Rong chuckled aside. "Really?" Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, chuckling: "Then I really need to see this for myself." While saying this, the four of them continued walking downstairs to the dorm building. Arriving downstairs at the dorm, they headed towards the academic buildings. Along the way, Lin Tian looked curiously at the trio: "What exactly happened, why was he rejected so many times? If someone pestered me like that, I''d smack him!" Saying this, Lin Tian chuckled and tousled Lin Tao''s shoulder, raising an eyebrow. "You don''t know, that girl is the president of the Swordsmanship Society. She said that only someone who can defeat her can be her boyfriend. She said she doesn''t need weaklings. So... you know!" Guo Rong chuckled. "Uh..." Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian said astonished, "So Lin Tao was going to challenge her seven or eight times? And got rejected?" "Of course!" Feng Jiabao shrugged helplessly. "Uh..." Staring at Lin Tao, after a while, Lin Tian shook his head helplessly: "Taotao, I really admire your courage!" Glancing coldly at Lin Tian, Lin Tao snorted and turned his head away somewhat annoyed: "If you''re not going to help, that''s fine, but do you have to mock me? Couldn''t you at least not be so harsh?" "Uh..." Lin Tian was stunned for a moment, then awkwardly smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "No way, man, I was just joking. Don''t worry, with me here, you''re definitely going to succeed. I''ve got your back!" Lin Tao glanced at Lin Tian and didn''t take it to heart, continuing forward. About ten minutes later, the four arrived at the fourth floor of the fifth teaching building, and then headed towards Hall A. "Ha! Ha!" Before they even entered, Lin Tian heard loud shouts. Arriving at the entrance, Lin Tian glanced at the sign at the door, which readthree black characters of the Swordsmanship Society. After a quick look, the four of them walked in. The moment Lin Tian and his friends entered, many people inside turned their eyes towards them. As they looked over, Lin Tian also glanced at them. Lin Tian swept his gaze around and saw that there were about forty or fifty people in the room, all dressed in white training outfits, some with masks on their heads and swords in their hands. Lin Tian''s gaze swept over these people, and suddenly, his eyes brightened. Chapter 175 Ill Help You His gaze swept over the members of the swordsmanship club, and suddenly, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, fixing on a girl. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.A beauty! Truly a beauty! With long, dark, and silky hair, fair skin, and most importantly, her height, which was around one hundred seventy-five centimeters, she even looked taller than Lin Tian. This height afforded her a pair of long, beautiful legs. Slender and straight, they were a sight of beauty. What particularly caught Lin Tian''s attention was the girl''s expressionher eyes appeared sharp and spirited. She seemed to be a girl with a strong personality and definite opinions. After glancing at the girl, Lin Tian slightly turned his head and whispered into Guo Rong''s ear, "Is it this girl?" "Yes!" Guo Rong whispered back, "Her name is Su Momo,m a Japanese Chinese." "Oh!" Lin Tian nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Lin Tao beside him. Just then, as Lin Tao entered, his eyes were fixed on Su Momo, treating everyone else as if they were air. Many in the swordsmanship club noticed them as they entered, gradually quieting the scene. Everyone turned their eyes toward Lin Tian and his friends. After a glance at Lin Tian and his friends, a tall, sunny-faced boy of about one hundred eighty centimeters approached them with a hostile expression. Annoyed, the young man swept his gaze over Lin Tian''s group and glared at Lin Tao, shouting angrily, "I told you, don''t come here anymore. If you keep this up, I won''t be nice!" Lin Tao ignored him, still staring at Su Momo not far away. Su Momo glanced at Lin Tao and shook her head helplessly, then stepped forward. As Su Momo approached, Lin Tian realized how tall she really was, especially her long, straight legs. Standing in front of Lin Tao, Su Momo looked somewhat helpless and after a brief silence, she spoke, "Please go back, I have said before, my boyfriend must be stronger than I am! If you want to be my boyfriend, please defeat the sword in my hand first!" she said, raising the sword in her hand. After a pause, Lin Tao, looking serious, looked up at Su Momo, "I''m ready, I want to challenge you again!" Su Momo looked somewhat helpless, shook her head, and apologized, "You''ve said this many times before, but you''ve failed every time. I won''t agree to it!" Having said that, Su Momo turned away and ignored Lin Tao. "Give me a chance!" Lin Tao stepped forward. "What now?" Seeing Lin Tao approach, the young man shook his sword and blocked Lin Tao. Su Momo then paused, turned, and after a moment of silence, looked at Lin Tao and said gently, "You are the most talented Sword Dao practitioner I have ever seen. Every time you come to challenge, I see significant improvement. Go back for now, keep cultivating, and I''ll wait for the day you truly challenge me successfully. Then, I''ll give you an opportunity." "I, I want to give it a try now," Lin Tao hesitated and then spoke. "Are you annoying? You want a contest, right? Come on, first compete with me. If you can''t even win against me, how can you talk about winning against the club president?" The young man, upon hearing Lin Tao''s persistence, got angry. Focusing on Su Momo, Lin Tao knew she would not give him another chance this time, but if he could win against this man, there still might be a chance. Thinking this, Lin Tao nodded, "Alright, let''s compete!" Immediately, the two took up long swords and began their contest on the spot. Swoosh swoosh! Watching Lin Tao''s movements, Lin Tian found that Lin Tao wielded his sword quite proficiently. However, he had never seen Lin Tao practicing this skill before. Could it be that he actually grew so much in one day? Lin Tian was slightly taken aback. Clap clap! Just as Lin Tian was amazed by Lin Tao''s talent, the two on the field began their offensive. Initially, Lin Tao was able to parry, looking evenly matched at first, but soon, Lin Tao was overpowered. Lin Tao had been pushed into defense. In the end, he couldn''t even defend himself. He was completely suppressed! Whiz whiz! Two strikes of Sword Aura flashed by! Lin Tao got hit several times on the chest, with the final strike hitting his hand. His hand hurt, and Lin Tao involuntarily relaxed his grip, and the sword he was holding snapped from his hand! "Leave," the man said indifferently, looking at the sword that had fallen on the ground. With his head lowered, Lin Tao remained silent. After standing quietly for a while, Lin Tao turned and left. Watching Lin Tao silently walk over, Lin Tian and the others didn''t know what to say. "Let''s go," Lin Tao said, his mood seemingly downcast as he glanced at his three roommates. "Trash, thinking he could challenge the president with that level?" "Right, a toad lusting after a swan''s flesh!" "..." As they were leaving, whispers of mockery followed from behind. "Fuck, what are you saying?" Hearing these unpleasant words, Feng Jiabao angrily turned around and stared at those people. "Let''s go, don''t talk anymore." Lin Tao pulled Feng Jiabao, forcing him to leave. Seeing this, Lin Tian didn''t say anything, following them out. Back in the dorm, the atmosphere was still downcast as Lin Tao''s mood was low. Seeing Lin Tao in that state, Lin Tian and the others could only try to console him, but it didn''t do much good. After talking for a while, it got quite late, and the dorms began to turn off the lights; everyone went to sleep. The next morning when Lin Tian got up, he was shocked to find that Lin Tao was not in his bed. Seeing that the quilt was neatly arranged, it was clear he hadn''t slept the night before. Find your next read at My Virtual Library Empire "Uh..." Seeing this, Lin Tian was stunned, recalling that Lin Tao hadn''t slept before they went to bed last night. Could it be that he really didn''t sleep all night? Chapter 175 Ill Help You_2 After a moment of daze, Lin Tian didn''t find anyone else in the dormitory.Seeing this, Lin Tian woke up his two roommates. After searching, he tried to call Lin Tao but no one answered, since his phone was left in the dormitory. Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire After searching for a long time, finally, Guo Rong found Lin Tao on the rooftop. When Lin Tian arrived at the rooftop, he found Lin Tao sitting there drinking sullenly with four or five empty bottles beside him. Seeing Lin Tao''s despondent expression, Lin Tian was at a loss for words. He walked over and persuaded, "Hey, is it worth it? It''s just a woman!" "You don''t understand! Ever since I saw her, her image has been constantly in my mind." Lin Tao glanced at Lin Tian and took another gulp of beer. Lin Tian snatched the beer bottle from his hand and angrily said, "Drink any more and it will kill you. Can''t you wait? Didn''t she say that the day you defeat her, she will give you a chance?" "I''m afraid I won''t live to see that day!" Lin Tao said somewhat gloomily. Patting Lin Tao on the shoulder, Lin Tian squatted down, looked at him earnestly, and asked, "Do you really like her that much?" "Nonsense!" Lin Tao gave Lin Tian a look. "Are you sure?" Lin Tian asked again. Lin Tao didn''t say anything, turned his head away, and didn''t bother to answer Lin Tian''s boring question. "Alright!" Lin Tian patted Lin Tao on the shoulder, stood up, took a deep breath, and said earnestly, "Since you are so serious, I''ll help you!" "You? Forget about it!" Lin Tao looked up at Lin Tian and shook his head. "Oh? You don''t believe me?" Lin Tian laughed. Giving Lin Tian a look, Lin Tao snatched the beer bottle from Lin Tian''s hand and took another drink. By his demeanor, he clearly didn''t believe what Lin Tian said. Shaking his head speechlessly, Lin Tian said to Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao beside him, "It''s up to you guys now, I''ve got to get busy." Having said that, Lin Tian turned around and left. "This..." Seeing Lin Tian just walk away like that, Guo Rong and the others were stunned. He just left? What happened to helping out? Geez! Coming down from the rooftop, Lin Tian returned to the dormitory. Back in the dormitory, Lin Tian sat in his spot, closed his eyes, and let his consciousness immerse itself in the Sea of Consciousness. As his consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian instantly summoned the Superpower menu. Scanning the Superpower menu, Lin Tian''s gaze instantly focused on a superpower: ''TransferAllows one to transfer one''s experiences to another. (Effective for one month) Requires one Superpower Point to exchange. "Transfer! That''s the superpower!" Seeing this superpower, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. Lin Tian was planning to use this superpower to help Lin Tao. Since Lin Tian couldn''t make a move this time, the only one who could was Lin Tao, so Lin Tian planned to learn swordsmanship himself first, and then transfer that swordsmanship to Lin Tao. It''s not about transferring the superpower to Lin Tao, but transferring the swordsmanship experience to Lin Tao! After taking a glance at this superpower, Lin Tian made up his mind and opened his eyes. Opening his eyes, Lin Tian took out his computer from the cupboard, quickly turned it on, opened Baidu, and typed two words into it: Swordsmanship! As Lin Tian searched, a heap of links appeared. Lin Tian began to learn. Time passed bit by bit as Lin Tian studied, and before he knew it, the morning had gone by. In the middle, Lin Tian ate lunch and then continued studying. A few hours later, Lin Tian looked at the time on the computer; it was already two in the afternoon. "This will do." Nodding, Lin Tian closed his computer. Having studied the theoretical knowledge of swordsmanship all morning, what remained was the practice. Thinking this, Lin Tian stood up and walked outside the dormitory. While leaving, he casually locked the dormitory door. By then, the dormitory was empty except for Lin Tian. Feng Jiabao and the others had already gone to practice swordsmanship with Lin Tao. Lin Tao had not given up. He planned to challenge once he was mature enough. Locking the dormitory door, Lin Tian walked towards the grove beside the library. Next to the Wu''an University library, there was a large quiet grove. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian was standing in the grove beside the library. Glancing at the ground, Lin Tian bent over and picked up a one-meter-long, thumb-thick twig. Holding the twig, Lin Tian took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes. Contemplating! At that moment, the swordsmanship materials Lin Tian had seen were flashing rapidly through his mind. With his superb learning ability, Lin Tian was rapidly absorbing the information in his mind! After standing silently for a long time, suddenly, Lin Tian opened his eyes wide and shouted loudly! His hand thrust fiercely! sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh whoosh! Lin Tian''s hand moved rapidly, fluttering! In the beginning, Lin Tian''s movements were somewhat chaotic and unfamiliar, but as time passed, his movements got faster and became more graceful! With practice, the swordsmanship information in his mind was quickly absorbed and understood by Lin Tian. Lin Tian waved continuously for an hour! An hour later, Lin Tian slowly exhaled and gradually finished his work! Now Lin Tian had completely absorbed all the swordsmanship knowledge in his mind. Holding a wooden stick, Lin Tian thought to himself, "With this level of skill, defeating Su Momo should be no problem, and if I teach this skill to Lin Tao, he should be okay too. Should I teach it to him now?" After pondering for a moment, Lin Tian decided to wait. Because as he integrated the swordsmanship knowledge from his mind, Lin Tian had developed his own ideas about swordsmanship. He also gained his own understanding of Sword Dao! Lin Tian planned to create his own swordsmanship! An awesome swordsmanship! Lin Tian took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and stood quietly. Lin Tian contemplated and evolved the ideas in his mind... Lin Tian stood like this for an hour, and after an hour, he suddenly opened his eyes and flicked his wrist! Swoosh! Lin Tian''s palm thrust the wooden stick fiercely! Crack! Suddenly, a thick tree trunk in front of Lin Tian developed a round hole! Insert! The wooden stick in Lin Tian''s hand pierced directly into the tree trunk. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian was very satisfied. Just now, Lin Tian had moved very quickly, but the force he had used was not great; the strength Lin Tian employed was entirely within the range of a normal person''s strength. In other words, a normal person, with the same swordsmanship as Lin Tian, could also insert a thumb-sized wooden stick into the trunk of a tree without breaking the stick! This was the technique of strength. In that brief thrust, Lin Tian utilized his body''s posture, the vibration of tiny muscles in his body, and even considered the resistance of the wind, among other factors! These factors combined allowed Lin Tian to achieve this effect with such minimal force. This swordsmanship had been conceived by Lin Tian in just one hour! It was also the essence and summary of Lin Tian''s swordsmanshipThrust! This was not just a simple thrust, but it was like the Sword Drawing Technique from martial arts novels! Although it was just one move, it was the quintessence of the technique! Simplify the complex! Gripping the wooden stick, Lin Tian pulled it out from the tree trunk. After removing the stick, Lin Tian glanced at the small round hole on the trunk, finding it to be three to four centimeters deep. "It''s good now, I can teach this skill to Lin Tao. With ''Thrust,'' nothing can go wrong!" Lin Tian inwardly nodded. "Buzz buzz..." At that moment, a fly buzzed around Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced up at the fly, narrowed his eyes slightly, and flicked his wrist! Thrust! Crack! The fly was instantly split in half! Lin Tian gave the halved fly a faint glance and started walking outside. He was now going to find Lin Tao. Chapter 176 Come Again At that time, Lin Tao was practicing his swordsmanship in the quiet bamboo grove next to the building.After about fifteen minutes, Lin Tian found Lin Tao in the bamboo grove, practicing with his sword. To practice swordsmanship, Lin Tao had even bought a sword especially for this, of course, the sword was not sharpened. Whoosh! Whoosh! From a distance, Lin Tian noticed that Lin Tao''s skills seemed to have improved again after just one day. "He really does have some talent!" Seeing this scene, Lin Tian thought. Maybe he and Su Momo were indeed a good match. Thinking this, Lin Tian stepped forward and walked over. Hearing footsteps, Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao, who were sitting nearby playing with their phones out of boredom, instantly looked up and towards the direction where the footsteps were coming from. Upon looking, they immediately saw Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, what are you doing here?" Guo Rong asked curiously. He remembered that when they left, Lin Tian was still in the dorm watching swordsmanship videos. "Of course I came to help!" Lin Tian chuckled and walked over, turning his gaze towards Lin Tao. After watching Lin Tao make a few moves, Lin Tian suddenly spoke, "Stop for a moment." "What for?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Lin Tao stopped what he was doing and looked at Lin Tian curiously. "Do you still want to beat Su Momo?" Lin Tian looked at him. Lin Tao rolled his eyes in annoyance: "If you''re asking such a stupid question, don''t ask." "Okay then, since you want to, I''ll help you!" Lin Tian chuckled. "How will you help?" Lin Tao shook the sword in his hand, sounding somewhat distracted. He didn''t believe Lin Tian at all. How could he possibly help? "Enough, no more talk, you''ll know when it''s time," Lin Tian said with a mysterious smile, then turned to ask Guo Rong, "Is Su Momo still at the swordsmanship club now?" "She should be, Taotao said she''d be there all day today." Saying this, Guo Rong looked uncertainly towards Lin Tao. Without lifting his head, Lin Tao slowly rubbed the sword in his hand and responded without looking up, "Indeed, she is there." Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Great! If she''s there, it will be easy!" Lin Tian chuckled, pulled Lin Tao by the hand, and walked outside. "What for?" Lin Tao was taken aback and followed involuntarily as they walked out. "To challenge her!" Lin Tian replied while pulling Lin Tao along. "Challenge what? I''m not ready at all, I plan on going over when I''m capable enough," Lin Tao said, looking somewhat helpless. "Don''t worry, I''ll help you!" Lin Tian didn''t stop walking as he pulled Lin Tao along. "How can you help me? Stop joking around!" Lin Tao didn''t believe him and struggled with his hand in an attempt to break free from Lin Tian''s grasp. Feeling Lin Tao''s struggle, Lin Tian stopped walking and looked at him seriously, "Do you trust me?" Stay connected via My Virtual Library Empire "I trust you, but..." "No buts, if you trust me, just follow me. I will help you, I''ll sort it out!" Lin Tian interrupted Lin Tao and continued to pull him forward. Despite his disbelief, Lin Tao still followed Lin Tian. Not wanting to hurt Lin Tian''s pride was one thing, but more importantly, it was as Lin Tian said; everything Lin Tian had assured had come true no matter how impossible it seemed. It was with this mindset that Lin Tao went along. Meanwhile, Guo Rong and the others were stunned for a moment before hurrying after them. The reason Lin Tian did not tell Lin Tao the reason was mainly threefold. The first was not knowing how to explain this ability. He couldn''t just say that he could impart skills, as that seemed inappropriate! So Lin Tian decided not to talk about it and planned to let Lin Tao experience it directly. As for why he didn''t impart the skills to Lin Tao right away, it was because the impartation was time-limited; the experience would wear off after a month. Lin Tian figured that imparting the skills later would give Lin Tao more time to adapt. The last reason he didn''t provide the swordsmanship to Lin Tao in advance was very important. Lin Tian wanted to show off. Imagine, when Lin Tao stepped onto the stage, when Lin Tao thought it impossible to win, suddenly discovering he had the ability. What a thrilling moment that would be. Lin Tian liked that feeling. Since Lin Tian wouldn''t say, and Lin Tao and the others didn''t keep asking, the four of them headed to the swordsmanship club. Twenty minutes later, the four arrived at the swordsmanship club again. As soon as they entered the club, the scene quieted down, and everyone turned their gaze toward the four newcomers. Seeing the four, the members of the swordsmanship club were somewhat irritated, followed by murmurs of discussion and mocking comments. "These idiots are back, will they ever learn?" "Exactly, they''re just asking for trouble! This time we''ll teach them a good lesson." "So annoying, they''re here again!" ... Chapter 177 The Awesome Lin Tao Seeing Lin Tian and his three companions, Su Momo frowned as she practiced her swordsmanship.This time, she was truly annoyed. Even though she was somewhat fond of Lin Tao''s natural talent for swordsmanship, Lin Tao was always so overconfident and unaware of his shortcomings, which really annoyed her. Glancing over the group, Su Momo turned her back to ignore them, deciding not to bother with these people this time. Seeing that Lin Tian and his friends had come over again, the young man who had defeated Lin Tao approached with a look of anger on his face. Standing in front of the four, he glared at Lin Tao with a gloomy expression and mocked, "You really have some nerve, showing up again. What do you want now?" Lin Tao didn''t say anything; to tell the truth, it wasn''t his idea to come here this time. Thinking Lin Tao was feeling guilty for not speaking, the young man continued to taunt him, "What''s the matter, wasn''t last time''s lesson enough? Do you want to try again? Come on then, this time I won''t hold back, and I''ll show you just how high the sky is and how thick the earth is!" He was truly annoyed! S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it weren''t for Su Momo being there, he really would have wanted to send Lin Tao to the hospital. But this time, he did not plan to hold back; he intended to teach Lin Tao a lesson. Hearing the malice in the man''s tone, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, gave him a dismissive glance, and said scornfully, "You want to compete, do you? Bring it on, just don''t cry for mommy when the time comes." Hearing Lin Tian''s taunting, the man''s eyebrows twitched; he wanted to curse but, thinking better of it, held back with a clenched jaw and said irritably, "Quit the chatter, come on! Hmph!" A flash of anger crossed his eyes; this time, he was determined to send Lin Tao to the hospital. "Go on!" Hearing the man''s words, Lin Tian pushed Lin Tao''s back, sending him forward. In that pushing moment, Lin Tian used his superpower to transfer abilities! He sent his experience to Lin Tao! "Uh..." Pushed forward by Lin Tian like this, Lin Tao couldn''t help but stagger a few steps forward. Lin Tao turned around awkwardly to look at Lin Tian. "Go on! It''s fine! Trust me!" Lin Tian gave Lin Tao an ok gesture. "..." Lin Tao was speechless. What was this supposed to mean? It was fine? There was a huge problem! Was this supposed to be help? He hadn''t seen any help! Lin Tao was speechless. Nonetheless, Lin Tao, having been pushed out by Lin Tian, could no longer back down without being ridiculed to death. With resignation, Lin Tao shook his head and stepped onto the competition stage. Seeing Lin Tao take the stage, the young man also stepped up. The two then silently faced each other. Glancing at the two competitors, a murmuring voice came from below. "Wang Bao isn''t going to show any mercy this time, right?" "How could he? Didn''t you see? Wang Bao is pissed, it''s going to be a good show!" "That guy is doomed!" someone shook their head. "Certainly, serves him right!" "Exactly, I can''t stand people like that, unable to win but still keep showing up, I''ve wanted to teach him a lesson for a long time!" "Yes, indeed..." A chorus of bragging voices rose from below; they all believed Lin Tao was going to be soundly defeated. Yet, listening to these voices, Lin Tian wore a confident expression. Defeat? How could that be possible? During that push a moment ago, Lin Tian had used his superpower to transfer his swordsmanship knowledge to Lin Tao. Now, even though Lin Tao was unaware, he would feel it as soon as he held the sword. The duel required using specific swords, so Lin Tao''s usual sword was currently with Lin Tian. Tossing a sword to Lin Tao, the young man asked, "Ready now?" "I..." Lin Tao began to say something, but upon gripping the sword, he paused, staring at it in bewilderment. This feeling... The sword in Lin Tao''s hand felt incredibly familiar, as if it were an extension of his own body. Very familiar! This sensation was one Lin Tao had never experienced before. Why did it feel like this? With a sudden realization, Lin Tao turned to look at Lin Tian! Could it be Lin Tian? Noticing Lin Tao''s puzzled gaze, Lin Tian smiled slightly and gave another ok gesture! "Are you ready yet?" Seeing Lin Tao lost in thought, the young man asked impatiently. "Ah? Yes, ready!" Coming back to his senses, Lin Tao nodded. Once Lin Tao put on his mask and was prepared, the young man''s sword vibrated with a sudden flick! Whoosh! The strike was swift and ruthless! Seeing this, a fresh wave of discussion erupted from the spectators. "Brother Bao is serious!" "That guy is done for!" Seeing Brother Bao''s thrust, a wave of discussion erupted from below, all of which were sure of one thing: Lin Tao was in trouble. As Brother Bao made his move, Lin Tao''s eyes narrowed... He felt that Brother Bao''s thrust was very slow, very slow... At the same time, he also felt that Brother Bao''s thrust was full of openings, his whole body riddled with vulnerabilities! This scene left Lin Tao stunned. Whiz! While Lin Tao was lost in shock, suddenly Brother Bao''s sword stabbed directly towards Lin Tao''s chest. Seeing this, before Lin Tao could even react, his body had already moved on its own. Whiz! Swoosh! Snap! Lin Tao thrust his sword! As fast as lightning! As if he had practiced it thousands and thousands of times! Clang! With a clanging sound, a sword fell to the ground. Clang clang! Looking at the sword that had fallen to the ground, everyone was stunned. Staring dumbfounded... On the competition platform, Lin Tao still held the posture he had a moment ago, his sword aimed at Brother Bao''s hand... While Brother Bao''s sword had already dropped to the ground, his face frozen in bewilderment. Nobody expected this scene! Fast! Lin Tao''s thrust was too fast! After being dumbfounded for quite a while, the scene immediately became noisy, as a wave of discussion broke out. "Did you see what just happened?" "No, it was too fast!" "You didn''t see it either?" "No, his speed was too fast, I didn''t even know when he made his move." "How is that possible? It''s unbelievable!" A myriad of discussions filled the area. Brother Bao looked somewhat dumbly at the sword in his right hand, his face full of astonishment. He hadn''t seen it coming at all! He never expected Lin Tao to have such a fast thrust. It was simply as fast as lightning! He hadn''t had time to react before he was hit. Holding the sword in his hand, Lin Tao was also somewhat shocked, his expression a little bewildered. Others might not understand, but he was also at a loss. He had absolutely no idea what had happened. When Brother Bao''s sword was about to stab him in the chest, for some reason, his body had an automatic reflex. And his movements were very skilled, the thrust was as if he had practiced it thousands and thousands of times. It felt so familiar. What was going on? Lin Tao thought to himself, bewildered. Thinking of something, Lin Tao turned his head to look at Lin Tian in the audience. Noticing Lin Tao''s glance, Lin Tian cracked a grin, displaying a brilliant smile. Seeing the smile on Lin Tian''s face, Lin Tao felt uncertain. He was now almost completely certain that the changes he was experiencing were brought about by Lin Tian! The commotion also drew Su Momo''s attention. At the beginning, she hadn''t paid any mind to their match. Thus, she didn''t know what had happened! She had assumed the outcome of their match was predetermined from the start. But now, the surrounding comments made Su Momo startle! Su Momo furrowed her brows, turned her body, and flipped her long hair back, looking at the stage with confusion. As soon as she turned around, she saw Wang Bao''s sword on the ground. She thought, "Did Wang Bao lose?" He actually defeated Wang Bao? How was that possible? Su Momo focused intently on Lin Tao, her expression filled with confusion! Chapter 178 Brother Hasnt Played Basketball for Many Years "Again!" shouted Wang Bao, confused, during Su Momo''s moment of doubt.He couldn''t accept defeat! He couldn''t accept that he had failed like this! He thought it was just his own carelessness! He simply couldn''t believe that Lin Taowho was still useless yesterdaycould beat him today without the slightest chance to fight back. With a roar, Wang Bao bent down to pick up the sword from the ground and pointed it at Lin Tao once again. Lin Tao glanced over and didn''t seem to mind. Actually, he was also confused, although he guessed it had something to do with Lin Tian, he still wanted to try, so he didn''t refuse Wang Bao''s challenge. Taking a deep breath, Wang Bao narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Lin Tao, beginning to adjust his state. Seeing this scene, the audience widened their eyes and held their breath. They all wanted to know what had just happened and whether Lin Tao''s recent strike had been a fluke. Staring intently at Lin Tao, Wang Bao exhaled slowly and suddenly burst out, thrusting his sword towards Lin Tao! Whoosh! Uh... Wang Bao stared dumbfounded at the sword pressing against his throat, not moving a muscle. And at that time, the sword in his hand hadn''t even been thrust forward. Just as Wang Bao was about to swing his sword, suddenly Lin Tao whooshed his own sword. A flash of white light passed, and by the time Wang Bao realized it, Lin Tao''s sword was already at his throat! Fast! Incredibly fast! So fast it was unthinkable! After a moment of stunned silence, a buzz of discussion rose from the crowd. "Hey, did you see that?" "No, I only saw a flash of white light! It was too fast!" "Incredible!" ... A buzz of discussion rose from below. Seeing Lin Tao''s sword strike as swift as lightning, Su Momo''s beautiful eyes shimmered with light, and at the same time, she felt puzzled. That move shouldn''t be within Lin Tao''s abilities, could he have improved so much in one day? Gazing at the sword at his throat, Wang Bao felt indignant. After a moment, he shouted, "Again!" "Alright!" At this moment, Su Momo stepped forward. Walking up to the stage, Su Momo stood in front of Lin Tao and calmly looked at him, saying softly, "I accept your challenge!" An accident might happen once, but twice would not be accidental! She was very curious about what was going on with Lin Tao! "Momo!" Wang Bao felt reluctant. Waving her hand, Su Momo didn''t let Wang Bao continue speaking, took up the sword, bowed to Lin Tao with a serious face, and said, "Su Momo seeks your guidance." "Uh..." After a moment, Lin Tao mimicked Su Momo and bowed as well. After bowing, the two looked at each other. After a silent exchange of looks, suddenly, Su Momo made her move. Whoosh! A flash of white light! Stunned, Su Momo looked down somewhat blankly at the sword pressing against her right wrist, lost in thought. Just as Su Momo was about to draw her sword, she felt a flash of white light and then, Lin Tao''s sword was already pressing against her wrist. Fast! Unbelievably fast! And such a strong sense of prediction! Looking up slowly, Su Momo stared at Lin Tao with a stunned expression. At that time, Lin Tao still looked somewhat bewildered. He had no idea what was happening. As Su Momo was about to unsheathe her sword, Lin Tao''s mind instantly perceived her intention, and he wanted to stop Su Momo from drawing her sword. And as he had that thought, his body moved on its own. To Lin Tao, it felt instinctive, as if his body reacted faster than his mind. Still stunned, Su Momo looked at the sword at her wrist. Taking a deep breath, she looked at Lin Tao earnestly and asked, "May we try again?" Lin Tao hesitated, then nodded. But the second time was the same. As soon as Su Momo had the desire to make a move, Lin Tao''s sword immediately ended it. Seeing this, Su Momo had to admit that she indeed couldn''t resist Lin Tao''s sword strike! It was too powerful! Unbelievably powerful! How did he become so strong within a single day? Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As a Sword Maniac, Su Momo began to ponder this question in her mind! After a moment of silence, as if realizing something, Su Momo looked up at Lin Tao: "I''ll accept your pursuit, but whether we get together or not, we still need to get to know each other." Su Momo planned to get to know Lin Tao personally to see what was really happening with him! Hearing her words, the crowd went quiet once again. All eyes on Lin Tao were filled with envy. Most of the members of the swordsmanship society were male, and most had come for Su Momo. And now, Su Momo had agreed to give this short guy a chance? Not cool! They were not cool with it! "Momo!" Hearing Su Momo''s words, Wang Bao by her side was shocked and spoke anxiously, but Su Momo did not turn to look at him. Hearing Su Momo''s words, Lin Tao was stunned for a moment, then a hint of ecstasy flashed across his eyes. After savoring the joy, he suddenly turned and ran to Lin Tian. Upon reaching Lin Tian, Lin Tao quickly pulled him aside and asked in a whisper, "What''s going on?" "What''s going on?" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "I, I feel different, I was never this powerful before," Lin Tao said doubtfully, suspecting that all this was Lin Tian''s doing. Lin Tian patted Lin Tao on the shoulder, grinning, "Brother, I can only help you this far, remember, your technique is only good for one month. You need to make good use of that time, try to win Su Momo over, and take this opportunity to study and understand the feeling. Otherwise, it won''t be good if you''re exposed after a month." Chapter 178 Brother Hasnt Played Basketball for Many Years_2 "A month, huh? Uh..." Lin Tao looked at Lin Tian with a somewhat dazed expression.Patting Lin Tao on the shoulder, Lin Tian glanced at Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao, who had just walked out, and waved to call them over, "Let''s go." With that, Lin Tian led the way outside. After a moment of being stunned, Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao quickly caught up with Lin Tian. As soon as they did, Guo Rong turned back and looked at Lin Tao, who was still standing there in a daze, and asked, "What about him?" "What about him? Are you going to interfere with his girl-chasing or something?" Lin Tian rolled his eyes. "Right, Lin Tian, did you really do this?" "Do what?" "Making Lin Tao so awesome?" "Buddha says, not to be said!" Lin Tian chuckled mischievously. "Then... Can you also make me a Martial World master? I don''t ask for much, just wall-walking will do!" Guo Rong giggled, moving closer. Glancing at Guo Rong''s figure covered in fat, Lin Tian sneered, "When you lose all that fat, we''ll talk. Wall-walking, huh! Pssh!" "Hey, don''t be so discouraging, okay!" Guo Rong protested with an unsatisfied face. Lin Tian didn''t respond and continued walking briskly ahead. ... The next three days passed relatively peacefully. During these days, Lin Tian didn''t receive any missions, spending his time either in class or occasionally hanging out with Bu Mengting. However, Lin Tao was rarely seen, as he often left early and returned late. Seeing the sweet smile on his face, Lin Tian guessed that things must be going well for him. But whenever Lin Tian asked him about his progress, Lin Tao stubbornly refused to reveal anything. After asking a few times and growing tired of it, Lin Tian also stopped asking. That afternoon, after class, Lin Tian took out his cell phone with a copy of "Basics of Chinese Medicine" in hand. Flipping through the phone book, Lin Tian dialed Bu Mengting''s number. "Hey, Mengting? What are you up to? I just got out of class!" Already? That was fast," came Bu Mengting''s somewhat surprised voice over the phone, along with some noisy background noise. "Only had two classes today." Hearing the noisy background in the call, Lin Tian asked, "Where are you? It''s so loud?" "Oh, I''m watching a basketball game. It''s between our department and the computer science department." "A basketball game? What''s so interesting about that." Lin Tian rolled his eyes. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s not bad, you know. It would be even better if you came," Bu Mengting''s sweet laughter came from the phone. "Forget it, it''s boring. I haven''t played basketball for a long time, there''s no challenge in it. Anyway, which court are you at? I''ll come find you." "Let me check, oh, court number twenty." "Okay, I''ll head over now." Holding the Chinese Medicine book, Lin Tian shook his head and walked towards the basketball courts. With only Lin Tian by himself now, Lin Tao had gone off to pursue a girl, while Guo Rong and the others were still in the classroom, reading. Arriving at court number twenty after about fifteen minutes, Lin Tian. Scanning the inside of the court, Lin Tian saw that a game was in progress, though it seemed to be almost over. Meanwhile, a crowd had gathered around the court, and cheering could be heard now and then. Lin Tian''s gaze swept through the onlookers, and before long, he spotted Bu Mengting not too far away. At that moment, Bu Mengting was intently watching the game, looking very absorbed, her face occasionally showing signs of tension. After glancing at her, Lin Tian didn''t rush over but stood by and watched the game for a while. Lin Tian noticed that there was one player on each team whose skills weren''t bad. Whether it was jumping, shooting, or dribbling, everything was impressive. What also caught Lin Tian''s attention was that this guy was quite handsome. Every time this guy got the ball, the surrounding girls would let out exited screams. "Wang Bin! Oh!" "I love you!" In the crowd, even some bold girls started shouting towards Wang Bin. In his hands, Wang Bin held the basketball, and whenever he heard the calls from the girls around him, a charming smile appeared on his face; yet he kept glancing over at Bu Mengting. Bu Mengting was nervously watching the game inside, clearly enjoying the basketball match! Seeing this, Wang Bin smiled slightly, knowing his chance to shine had come! Wang Bin quickly dribbled the ball, swayed left and right, and made a lightning-fast breakthrough, charging past the last defender. Wang Bin suddenly leapt into the air! With one hand gripping the basketball, he fiercely slammed it down! Bang! A violent dunk! "Oh! So cool!" The air filled with the screams of girls nearby. "Ah!" Bu Mengting let out a disappointed sigh upon witnessing this scene. Because Wang Bin was a player from the opposing team. Glancing up at Wang Bin, Bu Mengting thought to herself, this guy is really impressive. After the dunk, Wang Bin kept his gaze fixed on Bu Mengting, watching her expression. At this moment, Bu Mengting looked up and their eyes met instantly. Wang Bin flashed Bu Mengting a charming smile. Then he turned and walked away. Seeing this, a female classmate beside Bu Mengting patted her arm and laughed, "The basketball prince seems to be into you!" "No way!" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes at her. "Definitely, didn''t you see he doesn''t even care about the others? I''ve been watching; he''s already stolen glances at you plenty of times!" the girl giggled. "You must be mistaken!" Bu Mengting was somewhat speechless. She didn''t take the words to heart. On the other side, Lin Tian frowned slightly. He had also noticed that Wang Bin seemed to be interested in Bu Mengting. After casting a glance at Wang Bin, Lin Tian felt a bit annoyed. Damn it! Daring to fancy my woman, as if he didn''t know his own worth. After watching for a few more minutes, Lin Tian realized that this kid really had his sights set on Bu Mengting. Just within thirty minutes, his gaze had wandered towards Bu Mengting no less than seven or eight times. And every time, it was in front of Bu Mengting that he intentionally showed off his ball skills. What made Lin Tian even more speechless was that the opposing players were too unskilled, allowing every one of his flashy moves to succeed. A minute later, the referee blew the whistle indicating the end of the game. Casting a glance at Wang Bin, Lin Tian walked towards Bu Mengting. Just as Lin Tian was walking towards Bu Mengting, Wang Bin also, holding a basketball, made his way towards her. Arriving in front of Bu Mengting, Wang Bin gave her a slight smile, "Beauty, do you like basketball?" "It''s okay, I guess!" Bu Mengting looked up at Wang Bin, somewhat taken aback, not expecting him to come talk to her. "Want me to teach you?" Wang Bin spun the red basketball in his hands with a sunny smile. "No, thank you!" Despite wondering why he approached her, Bu Mengting still politely shook her head. "No problem, I am really good, and you can even watch me dunk!" Wang Bin said with a confident smile. "Dunk..." Bu Mengting was somewhat speechless. After giving him a look, Bu Mengting shook her head wordlessly, "In terms of dunking, my boyfriend is much better than you, and way more handsome." "Impossible! I haven''t heard of anyone at Martial University who can dunk better than me. Besides, you must be a freshman, where could you have a boyfriend!" Wang Bin looked incredulous. "Believe it or not, you''ll see when he comes!" Bu Mengting wasn''t pleased with his unexplained arrogance. "Alright, when he comes, I really want to see for myself. But if he doesn''t show up, can I take the beauty out for a meal?" Wang Bin smiled slightly. From his confident smile, he clearly didn''t believe that anyone at Martial University could dunk better than him, nor did he believe that Bu Mengting had a boyfriend. He thought Bu Mengting was just bluffing him! "..." Bu Mengting was at a loss for words. At that moment, she finally realized, it turns out this guy wanted to pursue her. Thinking this, Bu Mengting became even more speechless and at the same time, she couldn''t help wishing for Lin Tian to come over and give him a harsh lesson. That would put an end to his arrogance! And just as Bu Mengting had this thought, Lin Tian, who had been standing behind her for a while, was taken aback. A synthesized electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Fulfill Bu Mengting''s wish by showing off cool basketball moves to teach Wang Bin a lesson. Reward upon mission completion, one Supernatural Point." While Lin Tian was stunned, Wang Bin''s voice reached his ears again, "How tall is your boyfriend?" "Him? Around 1.75 meters, I guess." "1.75 meters and he wants to dunk? Don''t joke around, you''re definitely fooling me!" Hearing Bu Mengting''s answer, Wang Bin was even more convinced that she was lying. 1.75 meters and able to dunk? It''s a question whether he could even reach the basket at that height. Having heard enough, Lin Tian stepped forward quickly, gave Wang Bin a look, and said expressionlessly, "I am her boyfriend." Chapter 179 The Collapsed Basketball Hoop! "Lin Tian?" Hearing Lin Tian''s voice behind her, Bu Mengting was startled for a moment and then revealed a hint of surprise on her face.Wang Bin looked at Lin Tian with a bit of astonishment; he hadn''t expected someone to actually step forward. And this person was indeed Bu Mengting''s boyfriend. Staring somewhat blankly at Lin Tian, Wang Bin turned to Bu Mengting in amazement and asked, "Is this really your boyfriend?" "What''s wrong?" Hearing the skepticism in Wang Bin''s tone, Bu Mengting became unhappy, held Lin Tian''s hand tighter and looked at him with displeasure. "Uh, nothing. I just didn''t expect it," Wang Bin said somewhat awkwardly. He had not thought Bu Mengting had a boyfriend, because his inquiries had suggested she didn''t have one. However, thinking of something, Wang Bin looked Lin Tian up and down with a hint of suspicion: "Do you play basketball?" "Not bad, I guess!" Lin Tian said indifferently. "Mengting says you''re really good at basketball, and that you can even dunk?" Wang Bin looked at Lin Tian with a face full of doubt. Upon hearing Wang Bin''s words, Lin Tian''s face immediately darkened as he frowned at him, saying somewhat rudely, "Don''t call her that, alright? Is Mengting somebody you can just call by name? Besides, what does it matter to you whether I dunk or not?" After hearing Lin Tian''s blunt words, Wang Bin couldn''t bother to play the gentleman anymore and sneered, "She isn''t your wife, why can''t I call her? I''m interested in pursuing her!" "Who likes you? Wishful thinking!" Bu Mengting huffed angrily upon hearing Wang Bin''s words, and gave him a fierce glare. "Whether you like me or not is your business, but pursuing you is my business," Wang Bin said earnestly as he looked at Bu Mengting. "You..." Bu Mengting looked at him, fuming with anger; she had never encountered someone so shameless. "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled, at a loss for words. He wondered if he should just beat the guy up, to put him in his place and teach him a lesson about overstepping. Hearing Lin Tian''s chuckle, Wang Bin turned his head, looked Lin Tian up and down, and laughed, "I heard you''re great at dunking? How about you show off a little bit and open my eyes?" Despite saying this, the sarcasm in Wang Bin''s tone was clear to everyone. Glancing at him, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Brother hasn''t played basketball in many years, but since you are so eager to see, I might as well satisfy your curiosity." With that, Lin Tian hooked his foot around a red basketball that wasn''t far away and flicked it up. With the basketball in hand, Lin Tian headed towards the court. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Bin''s eyes flickered, and he quickly walked over to the basketball court. Clapping his hands to get everyone''s attention, he shouted to the surrounding students, "Quiet down, everyone! A dunking master is about to show us a dunk. He''s a genuine dunking expert, and he said himself, his dunking will utterly defeat mine!" "What?" "A dunk? Who is it?" "Him?" Soon, many people turned their gaze towards Lin Tian. "He''s going to dunk? No way, how tall is he? Not even 1.8 meters, right?" "Definitely under 1.8 meters. Can he even dunk at that height?" Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire "And he can outdo the dunking Divine King Wang Bin? Really?" A chorus of speculative murmurs rose from the crowd. Hearing the murmurs around him, Wang Bin smiled subtly; this was the effect he desired. He didn''t believe Lin Tian could dunk at all; even if he could, it would likely be a struggle. Wang Bin wanted to stir up the hype so that if Lin Tian couldn''t even manage a dunk, it would leave him embarrassed. Then, when he performed an explosive dunk himself, he would surely impress Bu Mengting and show his affection! Lin Tian, of course, was aware of Wang Bin''s intentions. After giving him a glance, Lin Tian let out a cold laugh, "Humph, you''re probably going to be disappointed this time." With the basketball in hand, Lin Tian stopped five meters outside the three-point line. Lin Tian looked up at the basket. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Noticing Lin Tian''s actions, everyone around went silent, all eyes on Lin Tian. They knew he was about to begin. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian broke into a quick run-up. His foot kicked off the ground and Lin Tian''s body soared into the air! Seeing where Lin Tian had jumped from, everyone was stunned, their eyes wide open. The three-point line! Lin Tian had actually taken off from the three-point line! This... All watchers were astounded by the sight! Who else dunks starting from beyond the three-point line? Could he actually fly? Everyone wore a look of complete astonishment. Wang Bin was also taken aback, and then a hint of mockery flashed across his face. Jumped from the three-point line? Are they crazy? Even in the NBA, I''ve never heard of anyone jumping from the three-point line! Jumping from the two-point line is already pretty awesome! This **** actually jumped from the three-point line! Wang Bin waited to see Lin Tian make a fool of himself! But then, Wang Bin was stunned. Wang Bin looked up blankly at Lin Tian with his head tilted back. Fly! Fly! Lin Tian''s body soared higher and higher! After jumping from beyond the three-point line, Lin Tian''s body took off, gliding a distance, and instead of falling to the ground, he flew even higher, zooming straight for the basket. "So high..." Someone muttered while looking up. High! Lin Tian jumped so high, it was like he had springs under his feet. Whoosh! Accompanied by a fierce whooshing sound, Lin Tian''s body spun around 360 degrees, then grabbed the basketball and slammed it violently into the hoop! Roar! Bang! With a loud noise, the hoop shook violently. Creak~! Suddenly, the entire basketball stand began to wobble. Creak~! Slowly, the whole basketball stand started to topple over. "Ah, it''s falling down!" A shocked cry came from the crowd. Holding onto the hoop and seeing the basketball stand slowly begin to fall, Lin Tian let go and quickly dodged. Bang! The moment Lin Tian moved aside, the entire basketball stand fell to the ground. After glancing at the basketball crushed under the stand, Lin Tian clapped his hands and walked up to Wang Bin with a smile, saying cheerfully, "How about that..." "..." Wang Bin couldn''t say anything, staring at Lin Tian as if he had seen a monster. Freak! Such a freak! It wasn''t just Wang Bin, the other onlooking students also stared at Lin Tian with a shocked expression, their looks akin to seeing some rare animal. He actually brought down the basketball stand, that''s too exaggerated! At the same time, an electronic synthesized voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Task, fulfilling Bu Mengting''s wish to dunk in a cool way and teach Wang Bin a lesson is completed. Reward: one Supernatural Point." Hearing this electronic synthesized voice, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up and swept towards Bu Mengting. She too was visibly shocked, clearly stunned by Lin Tian''s dunk. With a slight smile, Lin Tian walked over, patted her little head, and said, "Let''s go!" "Ah? Oh!" Startled, Bu Mengting then nodded and followed with a sound. "Let''s go!" Immediately after, Lin Tian took Bu Mengting''s hand and left. After Lin Tian left, a wave of admiration spread through the venue. "Damn! That''s so badass! He brought down the basketball hoop!" "The hoop must not have been very sturdy," someone argued. "Not being sturdy but still being able to bring it down is impressive, why don''t you give it a try?" another person retorted sarcastically. "Badass..." In any case, all kinds of flattering voices were the main chorus. And looking at the fallen basketball stand, Wang Bin was speechless. He was truly stunned by Lin Tian''s dunk. Chapter 180 A Slap Sends a Person Flying! The next day was Saturday!After getting up and washing up in the morning, Lin Tian took out his phone and browsed through the contacts list. His hand paused slightly over Bu Mengting''s name, then continued moving down, eventually stopping on He Qianqian''s name. It had been a long time since he had last seen He Qianqian. The last time he said he would go see her, who knew an accident would occur. This time, Lin Tian planned to go find her. His finger rested on He Qianqian''s phone number, he thought for a moment, but Lin Tian still didn''t make the call; he wanted to give He Qianqian a surprise. With that thought, Lin Tian immediately opened an app on his phone. He remembered that he had previously installed a tracking app on He Qianqian''s phone to see her location. After launching the app and opening the map, a red dot started flashing onscreen. After glancing at the red dot, Lin Tian quickly shifted his gaze and strode towards the airport''s exit. As he walked, he muttered to himself, "If only my divination skills were adequate, I wouldn''t have to do this. Really..." Muttering to himself, he arrived outside the school and promptly hailed a taxi. On the other hand, He Qianqian was just walking out of the school gate arm in arm with a female teacher. With Lin Dan''s arm linked in hers, He Qianqian turned her head and curiously asked, "I heard that a few days ago a really arrogant student joined your class?" "Yeah, he''s as pretentious as they come, acts like he''s someone special," Lin Dan said with disdain. "You kicked him out on his first day of class, and I heard he wants to get back at you! Are you okay?" He Qianqian asked with concern. "I''m fine; I''m not afraid of him. What, does he think he can turn the sky upside down!" Lin Dan scoffed nonchalantly. "Still, it''s better to be cautious; some people are really twisted!" He Qianqian cautioned. "Don''t worry about it, let''s go!" Lin Dan said indifferently. He Qianqian and Lin Dan were headed to a small supermarket outside the school to buy something. The two walked arm in arm for a while until they passed an alley entrance, when suddenly a white van sped up from behind and came to a sharp halt! "Screech!" The sudden braking left two black tire marks on the white cement ground. The sudden sound of brakes caused both He Qianqian and her companion to startle and turn around with shock on their faces. As they turned, they saw six teenagers, around seventeen or eighteen years old, hurry out of the van. The teens got out of the van and started shoving He Qianqian and Lin Dan towards the side alley. "What''s going on? What''s going on?" Lin Dan shouted, trying to resist, but she was unable to fight back! She was forcefully dragged into the alley, and He Qianqian was also swept along. Once inside the alley, a young man with a ruffian look grabbed Lin Dan by the hair and slapped her across the face, "Slap!" Following a loud smack, Lin Dan''s left cheek immediately swelled up and reddened. "You bitch, you dare to kick me out? Are you tired of living!" Zhong Chengcheng glared at Lin Dan with a cold look. This student was the very one Lin Dan had kicked out of the classroom before! "You little bastard, dare to hit me?" Lin Dan was stunned for a moment, then furiously lunged at Zhong Chengcheng. Whoosh! Because Lin Dan moved so swiftly, Zhong Chengcheng''s face was scratched by her, and soon he had five bloody marks on his face. The searing pain on his face infuriated Zhong Chengcheng, who angrily kicked toward Lin Dan''s stomach and bellowed, "Beat her up!" Suddenly, four or five young men started kicking the fallen Lin Dan. Punches and kicks! "Bang! Bang!" The kicks were filled with hate! Seeing this scene, He Qianqian panicked, hastily crying out, "Stop hitting her, stop!" As she spoke, He Qianqian stepped forward to block the young men, but she was immediately pushed aside, and the beating continued. Seeing no other way, He Qianqian grew as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, took a few hurried breaths, her mind racing before she quickly said, "Stop hitting her, I''ll call the police if you don''t stop!" "Call the police? Go ahead! The police station is practically owned by my family!" Hearing He Qianqian''s shout, Zhong Chengcheng turned his head and sneered. He glanced at He Qianqian, his eyes twinkling with a strange glint. Until now, he had only paid attention to Lin Dan and not to He Qianqian! Only at this moment did he realize how beautiful He Qianqian actually was! Seeing Zhong Chengcheng staring at her with a somewhat strange gaze, He Qianqian''s heart jolted, and she quickly turned around to run. "Where do you think you''re going? Come here!" But as soon as He Qianqian turned around, Zhong Chengcheng caught her wrist. "What are you doing? Let go!" He Qianqian struggled desperately, flinging her hand fiercely! But she couldn''t break free at all. Meanwhile, outside the alley, Lin Tian looked down at his phone for a while, then lifted his head to scan the vicinity, murmuring to himself, "This should be the place, it''s just in here." "Ah! Let go!" Suddenly, Lin Tian heard He Qianqian''s familiar scream faintly in his ear. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian was startled. Lin Tian''s expression changed, and he rushed into the alley with quick steps. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Drag her in! This chick is pretty good-looking, I didn''t know the school had such beauties!" Zhong Chengcheng eyed He Qianqian with some excitement. As he spoke, his hand reached toward He Qianqian''s chest. Seeing the hand stretching toward her chest, He Qianqian slapped it away furiously and with annoyance. Slap! A loud slap left Zhong Chengcheng stunned. He touched his swollen cheek in disbelief, seemingly unable to accept that He Qianqian dared to hit him! After being stunned for a while, Zhong Chengcheng bellowed furiously, and slapped fiercely toward He Qianqian: "You bitch!" "Ah!" He Qianqian screamed. "Hey!" Suddenly, a fierce shout erupted right beside Zhong Chengcheng''s ear! The sound was so loud, it made Zhong Chengcheng''s ears ring, almost as if it were the roar of a lion. The sudden loud noise made Zhong Chengcheng pause, his hand instinctively stopping in midair! Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire Whoosh! In the moment of Zhong Chengcheng''s hesitation, a gust of wind rushed at him! Swish! Lin Tian dashed over swiftly! "Hey!" Lin Tian glared, shouted angrily, and launched a kick! Bang! A solid kick sent Zhong Chengcheng flying two meters away, and he fell hard on the ground. "Are you okay!" After kicking Zhong Chengcheng away, Lin Tian turned, his face fraught with concern as he looked at He Qianqian. "No, I''m fine!" Seeing Lin Tian suddenly appear, He Qianqian was extremely surprised! At the same time, because she had been frightened just a moment ago, her face was still somewhat pale, and her hair was slightly disheveled. Seeing that He Qianqian was alright, Lin Tian heaved a sigh of relief, then turned his face coldly and swept his gaze over the youths. Seeing Lin Tian suddenly appear and send Zhong Chengcheng flying out, those youths were stunned, and turned their heads, looking at Lin Tian somewhat incredulously. This guy seems to be quite the fighter? While these people were in a daze, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and with an icy expression quickly stepped forward, entered the crowd and slapped someone directly! Slap! A slap sent one person flying! Slap! Another backhanded slap! Another person flew out! Slap! Slap! Lin Tian was quick, one slap after another, swiftly knocking all four people to the ground. Chapter 181 Dont! "Motherfucker!" After several consecutive slaps, everyone was stunned! It took a while for them to come to their senses, clutching their swollen cheeks as they struggled to get up and rushed towards Lin Tian.Their faces were filled with malice! Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They didn''t believe that so many of them couldn''t beat just Lin Tian! With a snort of contempt, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward, and as one of them was about to get up, he kicked out in an instant! And once again, he knocked the person to the ground! Lin Tian''s control of force was very precise, not causing serious injury, but it was enough to make their abdomens feel like a raging sea, definitely causing them discomfort! Bang bang! Anyone who dared to get up, dared to resist, Lin Tian showed no mercy. After several failed attempts at resistance, these people learned their lesson and knew it was futile; they all obediently lay on the ground. Seeing that these people were subdued, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze and looked towards Zhong Chengcheng. Lin Tian''s kick had been fierce, and Zhong Chengcheng still hadn''t recovered, unable to even speak. With a cold glance, Lin Tian slowly walked over, came beside him, squatted down, and grabbed Zhong Chengcheng by the collar. Being held up by Lin Tian, Zhong Chengcheng still had a face full of malice, glaring ferociously at Lin Tian. "Hmph!" With a sneer, Lin Tian slapped him directly across the face. Smack! A loud slap resounded! Smack! Lin Tian backhandedly gave him another slap! Smack! A straight slap followed! Lin Tian struck forcefully several times in succession, and in an instant, both of Zhong Chengcheng''s cheeks were swollen, his entire face puffed up like a pig''s head. "Alright, alright, stop hitting him!" Seeing this scene, He Qianqian hurriedly pulled at Lin Tian and called out! "Smack!" Lin Tian gave one more fierce slap, then let go of his hand. Smack! Zhong Chengcheng limply collapsed to the ground; although he was not unconscious, his vacant eyes showed that he had clearly been dazed by Lin Tian. "Cocky fool!" Lin Tian stood up, kicked him, his face filled with disdain. "Okay, stop it." The ferocity of Lin Tian really frightened He Qianqian somewhat. "Motherfucker, daring to hit me!" By now, Lin Dan had also struggled to stand up, and seeing these young men on the ground, she walked over in anger and kicked them a few times. "That''s enough, Dan Dan, stop it. Let''s go to the hospital to get you checked out," He Qianqian hurriedly pulled Lin Dan. "Ptooey!" Spitting out a mouthful of saliva fiercely, Lin Dan reluctantly allowed He Qianqian to pull her away, still fuming. Afterwards, Lin Tian and He Qianqian accompanied Lin Dan to the hospital for a checkup. Later, when Lin Dan wanted to go to the police station to report the incident, Lin Tian, not wanting any trouble, just pulled He Qianqian and left. After parting ways with Lin Dan, and as it was nearly noon, Lin Tian and He Qianqian went to a restaurant to have lunch together. After lunch and a brief rest, it had been half a month since they had last seen each other and both were starting to crave "that." Lin Tian took He Qianqian straight to a hotel to get a room. One and a half hours later, after the passion had subsided, Lin Tian held He Qianqian quietly as they lay on the bed. Gently stroking He Qianqian''s smooth back, Lin Tian thought of the person from earlier and asked curiously, "Who was that person causing you trouble?" Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire Resting her head gently on Lin Tian''s shoulder, He Qianqian spoke softly, "I don''t know, it seems to be someone who transferred to our school a few days ago. He''s got quite an attitude, got into a fight with classmates as soon as school started. Then he was driven out by Lin Dan." "He went for revenge just because of that?" Lin Tian looked astonished. "Yeah!" He Qianqian nodded. "Pretty arrogant!" Lin Tian was shocked. Anyone bold enough to openly fight a teacher must be arrogant. If not for having some power at home, if not spoiled and arrogant from a young age, otherwise, they wouldn''t dare to act like this. "Yeah, his family must have some power, I''m really worried for Lin Dan," He Qianqian said, her tone revealing a hint of concern. As he gently touched He Qianqian''s hair, Lin Tian laughed, "Don''t worry, if that kid really dares to do anything, call me and I''ll help you take care of it!" "You?" Upon hearing this, He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian, pouted, and said, "Forget it, what else can you do besides fight and kill? Don''t mess around." "You underestimate me!" Lin Tian confidently raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "Let me tell you, I''m someone with connections now. Taking care of that kind of person wouldn''t require me to lift a fingerit would be done in minutes." "Yeah right! Keep boasting!" He Qianqian looked at him with disdain. ... Three hours later, the two finally came out of the hotel. "Who wanted it rough just now!" Lin Tian chuckled with some pride. "Ah! Ouch, spare me, your Majesty!" Lin Tian played along, pretending to cry out in pain. "You''re so fake, I''m ignoring you!" He Qianqian turned her head away, pouting and refusing to engage with Lin Tian. Seeing He Qianqian''s slightly pursed lips, Lin Tian chuckled and moved closer for a kiss. "Oh!" He Qianqian''s eyes widened. After a quick kiss, Lin Tian let go, grinning, "You deliberately pout your lips in that tempting pose because you wanted me to kiss you, didn''t you?" "..." He Qianqian was at a loss for words. Afterward, the two had dinner at a nearby restaurant. After dinner, they walked slowly under the shade of the trees along the sidewalk, holding hands. The air in Wu''an City was great, completely devoid of the suffocating smog of Beijing. At night, the day''s heat was gone, and a gentle breeze blew from time to time. The light wind lifted He Qianqian''s long hair, giving a sense of fluttering elegance that suddenly made Lin Tian feel very good. A sense of contentment, a feeling of happiness. Gently straightening out her wind-blown hair, she turned to find Lin Tian staring blankly at her. He Qianqian chuckled and lightly tapped his forehead with her finger, "Silly, what are you looking at!" "I am marveling at how there can be such a beautiful girl in the world! And that such a beauty actually ended up with me! It''s unbelievable!" Lin Tian shook his head and sighed. "Stop it! What nonsense are you talking about!" He Qianqian smiled, holding back her lips. Although she said this, her expression was somewhat shy and happy. "It''s true!" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian earnestly, stepped forward, and gently wrapped his arms around her, burying his head in her hair and murmuring softly in her ear, "Really, I''m so lucky to have met you. You are my angel!" Chapter 182 The Expert is Here With He Qianqian''s earlobe in his mouth, it was a while before Lin Tian finally let go.By that time, He Qianqian''s pretty face had already turned a shade of crimson. "Stop it!" He Qianqian, her face flushed, punched Lin Tian''s chest with her small fists. Lin Tian caught He Qianqian''s small hand, looked up with a grin, and teased her, "Do you really find it annoying? It seemed like you were enjoying it a lot just now!" Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire "Go away! I''m not talking to you anymore!" He Qianqian said with a shy face as she quickly walked away, ignoring Lin Tian. Watching He Qianqian leave, Lin Tian let out a chuckle and quickly followed after her. After strolling the streets leisurely for half an hour, Lin Tian suddenly glanced up at an Anime City in front of them and suggested, "How about we go have some fun in Anime City?" "No, that''s for kids." "Come on, let''s just have a look. If you don''t like it, we can leave," Lin Tian cajoled. He hadn''t been to Anime City for several years and suddenly felt interested upon seeing it. "Alright, let''s go take a look!" With that, Lin Tian took He Qianqian''s small hand and headed towards Anime City. Not long after Lin Tian and He Qianqian entered Anime City, a group of a dozen or so young people swaggered in as well. The leader of these people was none other than Zhong Chengcheng, whom Lin Tian had beaten into a pig-faced mess earlier that day. They had come to Anime City to unwind after today''s beating from Lin Tian! As they walked, they chatted about something! "Young Master Zhong, that Lin Dan actually went to the police station to report the incident? That''s just hilarious!" one of them said with a flattering smile as they headed toward Anime City. "Hmph! That dumbass doesn''t know who he''s dealing with, still goes to the police to file a report, what a retard!" Zhong Chengcheng grunted resentfully. He didn''t dare speak up much because of the severe beating he had received from Lin Tian; it hurt even to talk loudly. Feeling the pain at the corner of his mouth, a cold and vicious glint appeared in Zhong Chengcheng''s eyes as he growled ominously, "I''ll kill that bastard! Hey Afei, did you find out anything about his background?" Upon hearing Zhong Chengcheng''s words, a skinny young man by his side quickly nodded, "Almost, we should know by tomorrow." "Good, watch me kill him tomorrow, damn it, I''ve never suffered such a big loss since I was a kid!" Zhong Chengcheng said viciously. "Don''t worry, we guarantee we''ll make that kid kneel down to you!" one person said confidently at his side. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The kid can fight, remember to bring weapons when the time comes!" Zhong Chengcheng was still a bit worried. "We always get the job done, no worries, over and out!" the man assured with a confident smile. "That''s good!" With an air of assurance, Zhong Chengcheng nodded and proceeded to lead the way into Anime City. Anime City was two stories high, and as Zhong Chengcheng and his group entered, Lin Tian and He Qianqian happened to be on the second floor of Anime City. On the second floor of Anime City, Lin Tian was holding He Qianqian''s hand in his left and some game tokens in his right, looking around. He Qianqian reluctantly followed Lin Tian, pouting, "What''s so fun about this? It''s all arcade games. And it smells so much like smoke here." She frowned slightly and fanned the air in front of her nose with her small hand. Lin Tian knew He Qianqian hated the smell of smoke. "Ah..." Lin Tian glanced at He Qianqian, appearing a bit embarrassed, then suddenly his eyes lit up as he pointed to a basketball arcade machine in the corner of the room and suggested, "How about we play basketball then? It''s less crowded over there." Saying so, Lin Tian pulled He Qianqian by the hand and ran towards it. A few minutes later, Lin Tian and He Qianqian were playing basketball together. Lin Tian had a very accurate shot; not only here, but even on the basketball court, so as people around them watched Lin Tian play, they were somewhat stunned. Since Lin Tian started, almost none of his shots missed, not even when the hoop was movinghe was consistently accurate. "Hey!" After shooting the last basketball into the hoop, Lin Tian smugly clapped his hands and looked at He Qianqian with a playful smile, "How was that? Pretty good, right?" "This thing doesn''t seem to be challenging for you at all," He Qianqian retorted with a snort. She was well aware of Lin Tian''s basketball skills. "It''s alright, it''s all about participation, just playing for fun," Lin Tian replied with a smile. Just then, as He Qianqian was about to say something, a sudden bellow came from downstairs, faintly accompanied by a girl''s scream. Hearing this, He Qianqian paused, and Lin Tian also appeared puzzled. There was a moment of silence at the scene, and then many people started running towards the front. Rubbernecking! Everyone was curious about what had happened. After hesitating for a moment and watching the crowd rush forward, Lin Tian, also curious, took He Qianqian by the hand and walked over, saying, "Come on, let''s see what''s going on." When Lin Tian and He Qianqian had walked about a few dozen meters, they found a group of people crowding around the railing on the second floor, all looking downstairs. From this railing, they could clearly see what was happening below. Curious, Lin Tian squeezed through the crowd with He Qianqian by the hand and made their way to the front. At the railing, Lin Tian curiously looked down. He was momentarily taken aback at the sight. Zhong Chengcheng! Seeing the man with his face swollen like a pig''s, Lin Tian was startled. That was the man he had beaten into such a state earlier in the day. "Is it him?" Upon seeing Zhong Chengcheng, He Qianqian was also surprised. After glancing down at Zhong Chengcheng, a sneer slowly formed on Lin Tian''s lips, "He''s really quite bold!" Beating someone up! Zhong Chengcheng was clearly assaulting someone! "You motherfucker! You''re laughing at me, aren''t you? I told you to laugh!" Zhong Chengcheng viciously kicked the young man on the ground. Several times the young man tried to get up to fight back, but was repeatedly kicked down by Zhong Chengcheng''s cronies. They were too many for him. "What''s going on?" "Yeah, what happened?" At this time, Lin Tian heard baffled voices coming from around him. Many people hadn''t seen the incident unfold and were curiously asking questions. Hearing those questions, someone who had seen what happened began to explain in a low voice, "That young guy on the ground just glanced at that fatso, then the fatso thought he was being laughed at, so he beat him up." "Really? That''s way too arrogant, isn''t it?" "That''s too much!" Whispers of disapproval started to spread among the crowd. After hearing the explanation, everyone believed Zhong Chengcheng had gone too far and was too arrogant. Before, they had heard about people being beaten up on buses for looking at someone the wrong way, but they hadn''t expected to witness it firsthand. It wasn''t just the people above whispering about Zhong Chengcheng''s actions; spectators on the first floor were gossiping softly as well. They also thought Zhong Chengcheng was too arrogant. "It was just a glance, and he didn''t mean anything by it. These people are too much." "Exactly, I was right therethe young guy didn''t mean anything by it, but he still got beaten up. These people are disgusting." "Look at them, so sleazy; you can tell they''re not good people!" Although the discussions were quiet, some of them reached Zhong Chengcheng''s ears. Hearing these comments, Zhong Chengcheng became enraged, suddenly lifted his head, and scanned the area before his gaze landed on a girl with long hair, her face covered in acne. Seeing the girl, Zhong Chengcheng, with a cold look on his face, quickly walked over. As Zhong Chengcheng approached quickly, the girl''s face turned pale with fear, and she stared at him nervously, "What, what do you want?" Zhong Chengcheng didn''t say a word, and upon reaching her, he violently grabbed her hair and yanked it with a pull! "Ah!" the girl screamed as she stumbled forward a few steps. Watching the girl faltering, Zhong Chengcheng delivered a flying kick. Bang! His foot landed heavily on the girl''s body! The girl was knocked to the ground. Quickly walking over to the fallen girl, Zhong Chengcheng kicked her thigh ferociously and cursed, "You trying to meddle in my business? Looking for death?" As he spoke, he kicked her again with vengeance. "Hey, aren''t you going too far?" Seeing this, a young man in the crowd spoke out with anger. "Motherfucker, you looking for trouble? I''ll beat you to death!" Before Zhong Chengcheng could even respond, his accomplices were infuriated, and instantly, seven or eight of them rushed towards the young man who had spoken up. Watching this unfold, the people around the young man quickly moved aside, afraid of getting dragged into the fray. Although the young man tried to defend himself, he was outnumbered, and within seconds, the group of seven or eight had knocked him to the ground. After kicking the girl a few times, Zhong Chengcheng quickly walked over to the young man, grabbed a chair from nearby, and smashed it down onto the young man''s body. "Bang!" The young man could only curl up and endure the beating. After viciously attacking the young man with a few blows, Zhong Chengcheng threw the chair aside and arrogantly pointed at the surrounding crowd, shouting, "Anyone else who wants to be a busybody will meet the same fate!" Seeing Zhong Chengcheng''s arrogance, the scene went silent. Everyone was intimidated by his demeanor. Upstairs, people were still whispering, though much quieter than before, "Why fear him? There are so many of us, can''t we handle his dozen men?" "Easy for you to say, who''s going to step up first? Besides, what if others don''t back you up? You''d be running to your doom!" his friend retorted softly. "We''ll take the lead, then urge everyone to join in," the first man proposed. "Are you crazy? If you want to go, then go, but don''t drag me into it," his friend replied with a look of disbelief. "He''s too arrogant. If only I were a Martial World expert, I''d definitely take them down in minutes." "A Martial World expert? You''ve been reading too many martial arts novels. Is there anyone in real life who can take down a dozen people by themselves? Even special forces aren''t that skilled, right?" "Who knows, there could be!" the man argued. "Give it a rest!" After glancing over at the two men, Lin Tian smiled slightly and walked over. When he reached them, he patted their shoulders. Feeling a pat on their shoulders, the two men were startled and turned their heads in surprise. After scanning the two men, Lin Tian grinned and pointed at himself, "Looking for a Martial World expert? I am one!" "Huh?" "What?" Both men stared at Lin Tian in astonishment. Then they looked at Lin Tian as if he were crazy! Seeing the shocked expression on their faces, Lin Tian didn''t say much, placed his hand on the railing, and leapt! Whoosh! Lin Tian''s body jumped straight from the second floor to the first floor. PS: Explosion tomorrow, at least twenty chapters! Boom, boom, boom!!! Chapter 183 Beasts! Seeing Lin Tian leap straight down from the building, the two men were dumbfounded.What ... What is happening? Stunned for a moment, the two men quickly stuck their heads out to look down, their faces tense. Even though it was only one story, the floor spacing was quite large, with at least four meters between the first and second floor! A four-meter leap might not pose a great issue for the average person, but suffering fractures from an incautious landing was also perfectly normal. Seeing Lin Tian suddenly make the jump, it wasn''t just those two who were astonished; everyone watching the scene both upstairs and downstairs were startled. "Ah!" Seeing Lin Tian jump down, some girls even screamed reflexively. Seeing everyone looking up, Zhong Chengcheng also turned his head in confusion to look upward. As he turned, he immediately saw someone rapidly descending from above. Bang! Lin Tian''s feet landed solidly on the ground, and he didn''t even need to crouch to absorb the shock; he stood there as straight as an arrow. Witnessing this scene, the two men upstairs were taken aback, glancing at each other with both a hint of surprise. A fall from a four-meter height without the need to break the fall wasn''t something an ordinary person could do. Could he really be ... Exchanging looks, they both felt a twinge of excitement. Unaware of the thoughts of the two men upstairs, Lin Tian brushed off his hands and started walking slowly towards Zhong Chengcheng. Seeing Lin Tian, Zhong Chengcheng''s face was a picture of astonishment. Unexpected! Sheer unexpectedness; he had never imagined he would bump into Lin Tian here, let alone see him appear in such a manner. Moving slowly to Zhong Chengcheng''s side, Lin Tian looked him up and down, his gaze fixing on his swollen face, and said with a grin: "What now? Still acting tough? Wasn''t the slap enough?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhong Chengcheng immediately remembered the crisp sound of the slaps Lin Tian had previously landed on his face. Just thinking about it, Zhong Chengcheng felt a faint pain on his face. "Huff huff!" Panting heavily, Zhong Chengcheng pointed at Lin Tian and bellowed: "It''s this brat, cripple him for me!" Read exclusive chapters at My Virtual Library Empire Fury! Zhong Chengcheng was extremely angry, and talking loudly made him feel a pain pulling at the muscles in his face. Zhong Chengcheng''s cohorts were initially confused, then they all rushed over, asking, "Young Master Zhong, is it him?" "It''s him, cripple him for me!" Zhong Chengcheng said furiously, pointing at Lin Tian. Last time he had only brought four or five people, but this time he had a dozensurely enough to take him down! This time he spoke much quieter, not daring to raise his voice. Afraid to aggravate his wounds by talking too loudly! Hearing Zhong Chengcheng''s affirmative response, one of them sized up Lin Tian and sneered: "Kid, you dare to mess with Young Master Zhong, I ..." "Save the chatter!" Lin Tian cut him off and charged straight at the group. Seeing Lin Tian rush straight towards the group, the two men upstairs widened their eyes. Was he really planning to take on a dozen men by himself? Thud thud! One by one, figures flew through the air! The two upstairs widened their eyes even more, their mouths unconsciously hanging open in dumbfounded silence. It wasn''t just them; other onlookers witnessing the fight were also shocked. How is this possible? A one-on-one fight with a group meant certain defeat! You were sure to be battered to no end! You think you''re some kind of commando? Even commandos would go down bare-handed against so many! But the scene unfolding before their eyes was completely overturning their understanding! Beating down! Beating down! It was not the group beating down Lin Tian, but Lin Tian beating down the group! Lin Tian moved like a graceful dancer, weaving in and out of the crowd. They couldn''t touch him at all. And Lin Tian, his punches and kicks seemingly effortless, sent another person flying with each strike! Dominating! And there was no resistance, just utter domination! Lin Tian alone was thrashing the whole group! Thud thud! After sending the last person flying with another kick, Lin Tian brushed off his hands. He looked completely at ease! Ten seconds; it had taken Lin Tian no more than ten seconds. And all those men were lying on the ground, unable to get up. Stunned! Stunned! sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhong Chengcheng was petrified watching this! The script was nothing like what he had imagined! Freak! Lin Tian was even more of a freak than he had imagined! Zhong Chengcheng stood there, dazed. After clapping his hands, Lin Tian, with a smile, slowly walked up to Zhong Chengcheng and looked him over, "How about it?" Zhong Chengcheng''s mouth moved slightly, he opened his mouth wanting to say something, but nothing came out. Seeing Zhong Chengcheng''s stupefied expression. Lin Tian glanced down slightly at the three men Zhong Chengcheng and his cronies had knocked to the ground, then at the girl who still couldn''t get up, and a trace of anger flickered through Lin Tian''s mind. Lin Tian licked his lips and swung his hand fiercely: "You were acting pretty arrogant just now, weren''t you?" "SLAP!" The slap was incredibly loud. Spurt! Following the slap, Zhong Chengcheng''s body was flung away, a spurt of blood spraying out. Accompanying the blood was a tooth tinged with bloody streaks. Smack smack... The blood-stained tooth fell to the ground, bouncing once before finally coming to rest beside Zhong Chengcheng! "Ignorant fool!" Lin Tian strode forward and ruthlessly stomped on Zhong Chengcheng''s left wrist! Crack~! "Ahh~!" Zhong Chengcheng suddenly screamed in agony, his face contorted in pain as he clutched his wrist with his right hand! A fracture! Lin Tian''s foot had actually broken his left wrist! Staring coldly at him, Lin Tian raised his foot again. Lin Tian had no intention of showing mercy to such scum! "Hey, wait a second! Wait a second!" Just then, a middle-aged man in a black suit hurried over. Coming up to Lin Tian, the middle-aged man grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and said hastily, "That''s enough, that''s enough, stop hitting him." Lin Tian gave the man a glance and frowned, "Who are you?" "I''m the owner of Anime City, Zhu Fei," said the middle-aged man in a hurry. "Lin Tian, that''s enough." At that moment, He Qianqian came down, her expression somewhat unsightly. The scene filled with malevolent energy was uncomfortable for her to watch. She didn''t want Lin Tian to always be this violent. "Yes, yes, this young lady is right," Zhu Fei said quickly, nodding in agreement with He Qianqian. He Qianqian had spoken, and Lin Tian did not plan to say anything more, feeling that the lesson he had taught Zhong Chengcheng was sufficient. Seeing that Lin Tian seemed to be relenting, Zhu Fei said urgently: "Come, come, you two, let''s go to my office and rest for a bit. Cool down." Saying this, Zhu Fei began pulling Lin Tian upstairs. Not wanting to go, but finding the man too enthusiastic to refuse, Lin Tian had no choice but to follow. Upon reaching Zhu Fei''s office on the third floor, Zhu Fei personally poured a cup of tea, chatted with Lin Tian for a few moments, said he needed to go handle the situation in the back, and then left. Sitting in Zhu Fei''s office and waiting for a few minutes was somewhat boring. Subsequently, Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian and said, "Let''s go." "Mhm!" He Qianqian also nodded her head. She didn''t want to stay here either. Immediately, Lin Tian stood up, ready to leave. But just as Lin Tian opened the door, suddenly, he paused with a slight startle! Lin Tian had excellent hearing, and at this moment, he heard a very faint voice, belonging to Zhu Fei. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was slightly startled and then focused his attention to listen. As Lin Tian focused, faint voices began to reach his ears. "How''s it going? Did Chief Zhong get the message?" It was Zhu Fei''s voice. "He did. He''s nearby and will be here soon." "Good!" "Dammit, when my dad gets here, I''m going to kill him, fuck!" At that moment, Zhong Chengcheng''s voice, slightly airy due to his injured mouth, rang out. "Calm down, Young Master Zhong, Chief Zhong will be here soon. When he arrives, just lock him up. After all, he can''t outrun a gun," Zhu Fei advised. ... Hearing these voices, a sarcastic smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips. He had intended to leave, but now he suddenly decided not to. Lin Tian finally remembered who Zhong Chengcheng was. When Lin Tian had been detained at the police station, he had done a reading for the Public Security Bureau Chief, Zhong Guo, and at that time, he saw that the man had two sons. The younger son''s name happened to be Zhong Chengcheng. Lin Tian hadn''t recalled it earlier, but now, listening to the conversation of these people, he finally remembered. Lin Tian was almost certain that the Chief Zhong they were referring to was the Public Security Bureau Chief, Zhong Guo. "Zhong Guo, huh? This is going to be fun!" With that thought, a sarcastic smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips. Zhong Guo was a person who was intensely protective of his son, but he was also aware of Lin Tian''s abilities! Lin Tian was curious to see what would happen. Anticipation! Lin Tian was actually quite looking forward to it. With a slight smile on his lips, Lin Tian closed the door and sat down again. "Why aren''t we leaving?" Seeing Lin Tian sit down once more, He Qianqian asked with a puzzled face. "Wait a bit, it won''t be long," Lin Tian said with a slight smile. And at that moment, outside, Zhong Guo was furiously on his way. Parking his car at the entrance, he led four or five uniformed police officers quickly up to the third floor. At that time, the staff of Anime City had all been cleared out by Zhu Fei. Upon reaching the third floor, Zhong Guo immediately spotted Zhong Chengcheng and his unnaturally twisted fingers. With his face turning ashen as he saw his son''s gruesomely bent fingers, Zhong Guo''s expression turned frosty, and after a moment of silence, he burst out furiously: "Where is that man?" "In my office!" Zhu Fei nodded and said. "Motherfucker! I''ll kill him!" Zhong Guo roared and stormed toward Zhu Fei''s office. Zhong Guo was extremely angry! Known for his overprotective nature, no one in Wu''an City had ever dared to treat his son like this, not even the mayor''s son! Zhong Guo marched briskly to Zhu Fei''s office door, and with a fierce kick, he flung it open. Bang! The door was violently kicked open by Zhong Guo! "Damn it, I..." Zhong Guo began to shout angrily, but as his gaze swept over the room, his voice abruptly stopped! Zhong Guo stared dumbfounded at Lin Tian! It was actually Lin Tian! He hadn''t expected this person to be Lin Tian at all! And in that moment, Lin Tian sat there with crossed legs, smiling at the irate Zhong Guo approaching: "Chief Zhong, long time no see!" "Dad, it''s him! Lock him up!" With Zhong Guo there, Zhong Chengcheng regained a lot of confidence and pointed at Lin Tian arrogantly. Zhong Guo stared at Lin Tian, still in shock, and after a moment''s pause, he furiously turned and slapped his son, shouting: "Beast!" "Slap!" Holding his cheek, Zhong Chengcheng looked blankly at Zhong Guo, dumbfounded. Seeing this scene, Zhu Fei was also stunned! What on earth was happening? Chapter 184 Two Women Meet "Snap!" Covering his cheek, Zhong Chengcheng stared blankly at Zhong Guo, dumbfounded!After a moment of shock, Zhong Chengcheng''s eyes widened as he stared at Zhong Guo in disbelief, "Dad, why... why did you hit me!" "Still talking!" Zhong Guo yelled angrily, and his hand came crashing down on his head. Snap! Zhong Guo didn''t hold back at all, that slap was fierce. He fiercely slapped Zhong Chengcheng and barked, "Apologize to Master Lin!" "Master... Master Lin?" Zhong Chengcheng muttered, looking utterly bewildered. "Alright, Old Zhong!" At this point, Lin Tian''s calm voice came from behind Zhong Guo. Lin Tian rose with an indifferent expression and walked over slowly. Lin Tian approached Zhong Chengcheng with a smile, sized him up, and gently patted his swollen cheek: "No wonder you''re so arrogant, the son of the chief of the Public Security Bureau, eh! Should I kneel down and beg for mercy?" "Uh, uh..." Zhong Chengcheng stared dumbly at Lin Tian. He was completely intimidated by Lin Tian. Even now, Zhong Chengcheng was still in shock. He could never have imagined that his usually doting father would hit him, and that it was upon seeing Lin Tian, he did not hesitate to slap him. This is unscientific! This was totally not the father he knew. Who in the world was this guy, to make his own father act in such a way? Watching the dumbfounded Zhong Chengcheng, who dared not speak, Lin Tian smiled subtly, knowing that Zhong Chengcheng was thoroughly subdued. Thinking this, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered to deal with him any further, his gaze shifting to Zhu Fei, who was also shocked, sized him up, and chuckled: "At first, I thought you were very enthusiastic, but I didn''t expect you''d dare to stab me in the back! What do you think I should do about this?" "Ah..." Staring dumbly at Lin Tian, after a moment, Zhu Fei slapped himself across the face. "Snap!" The slap was fast and hard! Instantly, a vivid red handprint appeared on Zhu Fei''s cheek. With a fierce slap, Zhu Fei didn''t stop his movements, fiercely slapping his other cheek with his other hand. Snap, snap! Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With alternating hands, Zhu Fei fiercely slapped his face, all the while bending humbly and pleading: "It''s all my fault, I was blind not to recognize a powerful figure! I deserve to die! I deserve to die!" As he spoke, Zhu Fei fiercely slapped his face, not sparing himself at all. Zhu Fei was truly terrified. In his eyes, the chief of Wu''an City Public Security Bureau was a significant force. But, but he could never have imagined that even Zhong Guo, upon seeing Lin Tian, would slap his own son without a word. After all, Zhong Guo''s protective nature toward his son was well-known throughout Wu''an City. The fact that Zhong Guo had done this showed how terrifying Lin Tian''s influence must be. Seeing Zhu Fei slapping himself, Lin Tian was also taken aback. He didn''t expect Zhu Fei to be so self-aware. Lin Tian had been planning to teach him a small lesson, but seeing Zhu Fei so self-aware, he felt it wasn''t necessary anymore. After seeing Zhu Fei continuously slapping himself, turning both cheeks red, Lin Tian finally told him to stop. After surveying these people, Lin Tian shook his head, turned to He Qianqian and said, "Let''s go." Then Lin Tian took He Qianqian''s hand and left. "Master Lin, let''s keep in touch by phone," came Zhong Guo''s voice from behind. Lin Tian waved his hand and didn''t speak. Exiting Anime City, He Qianqian turned her head, looking curiously at Lin Tian, and asked, "Lin Tian, who is Zhong Chengcheng''s dad? Do you know him?" "Oh, his dad is the head of Wu''an City Public Security Bureau," Lin Tian said with an air of indifference. "The head of the Public Security Bureau?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian was surprised, murmuring to herself, "No wonder Zhong Chengcheng is so arrogant." Then suddenly lifting her head, she looked at Lin Tian in astonishment: "He seems really afraid of you!" "Of course, who do you think your husband is?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, somewhat proudly said. "Cut it out, now tell me, what exactly happened?" He Qianqian''s expression was very curious. She found it strange that the head of a public security bureau would be so afraid of a young man? It was completely illogical. He Qianqian knew that Lin Tian''s parents were just ordinary people. "What happened?" Lin Tian chuckled, waved his hand confidently, and said: "Naturally, I''m dashing and stunning, and he was intimidated by my handsomeness and charm the moment he saw me! Then you know what happened!" With that, Lin Tian slightly raised an eyebrow in pride. "Keep dreaming!" Seeing Lin Tian always fooling around, He Qianqian stretched out her hand and pinched his waist hard. "Ah! Mercy, my dear wife!" Lin Tian cried out in feigned pain. ... Afterwards, the two strolled outside for another hour before heading back to the hotel. Tonight, they planned to stay overnight at the hotel. Once they returned to their hotel room, He Qianqian went to take a bath, and Lin Tian walked out of the hotel. In the hotel corridor, Lin Tian paced back and forth impatiently, appearing hesitant. After hesitating for a while, he took a deep breath, decided, and then took out his phone to call Bu Mengting. "Hello? Mengting? Where are you, at home? Come out, I''m waiting at the hotel. It''s okay, just say you''re going back to school, it''s not too late now. Yeah, okay, I''m in room 316 on the third floor of Jinjiang Hotel. Good. I''ll wait for you outside the hotel." After hanging up the phone, Lin Tian took another deep breath. Nervous! At that moment, Lin Tian felt extremely nervous, his heartbeat noticeably faster. Lin Tian knew that He Qianqian and Bu Mengting would definitely have to confront each other. But, but he didn''t want to give up on either of them. And this day was always going to come. Originally, Lin Tian had planned to create a superpower to help himself. But later, he changed his mind, feeling it was unnecessary. "Who knows how it will turn out?" Mumbling to himself while looking down, Lin Tian''s hands nervously fiddled with his phone screen. Today, Lin Tian intended to make the three meet! Showdown! He quietly stood in the corridor for a while, then Lin Tian went back to the room. Upon returning to the room, Lin Tian found He Qianqian was still not done with her bath, so he called toward the bathroom, "Qianqian, I''m going out to buy something, I''ll be right back." "Why are you going out so late?" He Qianqian''s voice came from the bathroom. "It''s nothing, I''ll be back soon." Lin Tian responded, then opened the door and left the room. At the corridor, Lin Tian closed the door and took a deep breath before stepping out. After waiting outside the hotel for about ten minutes, Lin Tian met Bu Mengting. In fact, when he called her, Bu Mengting was already nearby. "Why call me out so late?" Seeing Lin Tian in the hotel lobby, Bu Mengting asked timidly. Calling her out at this hour, she naturally knew why. "I missed you!" Lin Tian smiled unnaturally. "You seem nervous!" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian curiously. "Do I? I don''t think so," Lin Tian said with a strained smile. Nervous! At that moment, he was actually extremely nervous. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian tried to act natural and then took Bu Mengting''s hand, saying, "Let''s go." "Your hand is so cold, are you okay?" Holding Lin Tian''s hand, Bu Mengting asked curiously. "I''m fine, totally fine!" Lin Tian said, pretending to be calm. But in reality, he was so nervous his palms were sweating. Holding Bu Mengting''s hand, the two took the elevator to the third floor. Arriving at room 316, Lin Tian swallowed nervously. After several deep breaths to gather himself, he finally used the room card to open the door. Click, with the sound of the door opening, Bu Mengting walked in first. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire Seeing Bu Mengting had entered, Lin Tian gritted his teeth and followed her in. Just as Lin Tian closed the door, and Bu Mengting was about to hold his hand, suddenly, click, the bathroom door opened! Hmm? Bu Mengting turned her head toward the bathroom in confusion! Could there be someone else here? Just as she turned, she saw He Qianqian stepping out while drying her wet hair with a towel wrapped around her. Chapter 185 You are all my women! ```Seemingly noticing something, He Qianqian paused, lifted her head, and was stunned! Seeing this scene, all three of them were stunned. Bu Mengting, who had been wearing a smile on her face, was now frozen with the smile still plastered on her face, but it had become incredibly stiff. And He Qianqian, who had been tilting her head slightly as she dabbed the water droplets from her hair, also halted her movements, her body rigid in place, frozen in that position. "Uh..." Seeing this scene, Lin Tian suddenly felt a bit awkward. After a few seconds of eerie silence, He Qianqian glanced at Bu Mengting and stared at Lin Tian with wide eyes. Bu Mengting also turned to look at Lin Tian, her face serious. "Uh, uh..." Looking at the two women, Lin Tian spread his hands, opened his mouth to say something, but when it came to his lips, he didn''t know what to say. "Phew!" Taking a deep breath and forcing herself to calm down, He Qianqian didn''t say anything and quickly turned to the other side of the room to get dressed. Seeing He Qianqian walk away, Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian with an ashen face, "What do you mean?" Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire "No, I didn''t mean anything!" Lin Tian said with an awkward smile. "Shameless!" Snorting coldly, Bu Mengting''s face was livid as she clenched the doorknob. "What''s the matter?" Lin Tian grabbed Bu Mengting''s hand. "Let go, I''m going out!" Bu Mengting shouted angrily, forcefully shaking her hand loose. "No!" Lin Tian held onto Bu Mengting''s hand, not letting her leave. "Patter patter!" At that moment, a series of hurried footsteps were heard, and the already dressed He Qianqian came over with an expressionless face. Arriving at the door and seeing Lin Tian blocking the portal, He Qianqian said coldly, "Move away!" Lin Tian pressed his back firmly against the doorknob, shook his head, and kept quiet! "I SAID MOVE!" He Qianqian suddenly shouted in anger. Hearing that voice, Lin Tian''s heart pounded; he swallowed hard. Anger! Lin Tian had never seen He Qianqian this angry. Seeing Lin Tian not moving, He Qianqian stepped forward angrily and tugged at Lin Tian''s shoulder, barking, "Move aside for me!" He Qianqian''s strength was no match for Lin Tian''s. "Move!" He Qianqian shouted in rage. Lin Tian bowed his head slightly, adamant about not moving aside. After trying to move him several times and finding she absolutely could not, He Qianqian finally gave up. Standing in front of Lin Tian, He Qianqian stared at him coldly and said, "What exactly do you want?" Lin Tian raised his head, glancing at He Qianqian and then at Bu Mengting, giving an awkward smile, "I, I just want all of us to talk together." "Talk? Talk about what? Aren''t you shameless?" He Qianqian said angrily. Hearing the two''s conversation, Bu Mengting stood aside, not speaking. Looking at both of them, Lin Tian took a deep breath and said earnestly, "I don''t care, you are both my women! Neither of you is allowed to leave today!" "Slap!" Suddenly, a loud slap echoed. He Qianqian slapped Lin Tian hard on the face. Lin Tian could have easily avoided that slap, but he did not; feeling the burning sensation on his cheek, he raised his head, looked at He Qianqian sincerely, and said: "Hit me! Even if it''s to beat me to death, I won''t move aside. I''ve said it, you''re both my women, and no one is leaving tonight!" "Rascal!" He Qianqian shouted in anger, and another slap flew towards him! Slap! This slap was extremely fierce, making He Qianqian''s palm throb with pain. Lifting his head slightly, Lin Tian closed his eyes, serenely saying, "Go on! Hit me as hard as you can!" "You..." He Qianqian, furious, pointed at Lin Tian, too angry to speak. "So what do you want?" Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian. Hearing this, Lin Tian opened his eyes, looking at the two seriously, "I want the two of you to both be my girlfriends." Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Dream on!" "Impossible!" Two voices spoke in unison. ``` He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a face full of sarcasm. "What? You want to have both of us? Keep dreaming!" Although Bu Mengting didn''t speak anymore, her eyes said it all. Lin Tian glanced at He Qianqian and then at Bu Mengting, gritted his teeth, and said with determination, "I don''t care, you''ll have to agree even if you don''t!" "What if we don''t agree?" He Qianqian coldly stared at Lin Tian. Lin Tian chuckled, then looked at the two girls somewhat smugly and said, "From now on, both of you are my girlfriends. Hmph, finally, I can have both arms around someoneI''ve dreamed about this moment for so long. Haha!" With that, Lin Tian let out a proud laugh. Seeing Lin Tian''s smug expression, He Qianqian was so infuriated that she clenched her teeth and fiercely bit into Lin Tian''s arm. "Huff, huff!" As he looked at the spots that were almost bleeding from being bitten by the two girls, Lin Tian felt a surge of annoyance, turned his head to look at the girls, and barked at them: "Okay then, you dare to resist! See if you can handle my family law!" With that, Lin Tian pounced on them. "Ah!" "No!" After that, the three of them were extremely exhausted and subsequently fell into a deep sleep. This sleep lasted until noon. At twelve noon, Lin Tian woke up groggily. He tried to move his hand but couldn''t. Turning his head to look, he realized that his arms were pinned down by the two girls. His left arm was pinned by Bu Mengting, while his right arm was pinned by He Qianqian. As soon as Lin Tian moved his hand, both girls gradually woke up. When the two girls opened their eyes and saw each other, recalling the madness of the previous night, they both felt a bit embarrassed. Getting up awkwardly, they then began to put on their clothes. While dressing, Lin Tian noticed that the two girls were intentionally or unintentionally avoiding each other, clearly still feeling shy. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian pulled the two girls over with a cheeky smile and said, "What''s this, still shy? We''re practically an old married couple now!" "Who''s an old married couple with you!" He Qianqian said angrily. "Exactly!" Bu Mengting chimed in immediately. "Look, look!" Lin Tian pointed at He Qianqian, then at Bu Mengting, grinning, "Look how in sync you are! You''re really destined to be my women!" "Drop dead!" Both girls shouted in unison. But after speaking, they both paused. Such a coincidence, too much of a coincidence. Seeing this, Lin Tian grinned, wiggled his eyebrows, and said somewhat proudly, "I told you, you''re like siblings!" "What are you babbling about!" He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a look, glanced at Bu Mengting, then looked back at Lin Tian and sighed, "I''m much older than you, I''m practically an old maid already!" "What old maid!" Lin Tian laughed and hugged He Qianqian, chuckling, "You''ll always be my tender young thing!" "What are you doing?" He Qianqian''s face instantly turned crimson, and she hurriedly dodged away. With Bu Mengting by her side, she just couldn''t let loose. Keep in mind, both girls used to be his students. "Teehee, why be shy?" Lin Tian chuckled without forcing He Qianqian any further, then turned to Bu Mengting, moved closer, and with a grin said, "Come on, Mengting, give me a kiss!" "Get lost!" Bu Mengting pushed Lin Tian''s face away with a slap. "Tch, no fun!" Lin Tian pouted. As they quietly finished dressing, He Qianqian looked seriously at Lin Tian: "Lin Tian, we''re really not suitable, you have Mengting now. Your ages match perfectly." "Nonsense, both of you are mine, be careful or you''ll have to deal with my family law!" Lin Tian said, clearly displeased. Shaking her head, He Qianqian earnestly looked at Lin Tian: "We''re really not suitable; let''s not even talk about other thingsjust consider age. In a few years, I''ll be old, and time waits for no one." At this point, He Qianqian let out a soft sigh. He Qianqian was just a few years away from thirty, and her most youthful days were passing by. Seeing this, Lin Tian laughed, "Don''t worry, I''ll make sure you stay eternally youthful!" "Yeah right! Stop joking around with me; if you could really do that, why wouldn''t I agree with you?" He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a look. "Really?" Lin Tian''s eyes brightened. "Truer than true gold!" He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a look, not believing for a second that Lin Tian could do it. Eternal youth? She thought it was all just a performance! And just as He Qianqian agreed, suddenly, Lin Tian stiffened, and an electronic synthesized voice sounded in his mind... Chapter 186 You Know How Awesome I Am! But just as He Qianqian agreed, Lin Tianyi suddenly paused, and an electronic, synthesized voice rang out in his mind:"Task: Fulfill He Qianqian''s wish for eternal youth. Reward for completion: One Supernatural Point. Note: This task must be completed within one month. Failure to do so will result in task failure." Upon hearing this task, Lin Tian blinked, then a thrill ran through him! This was practically a free Supernatural Point! Even without this task, Lin Tian would ensure He Qianqian''s perpetual youth; it was a given for him. And now this system alert had essentially handed Lin Tian a free Supernatural Point. "However, to keep Qianqian forever young, I''ll definitely need to create a new superpower. But I currently only have eight Supernatural Points, which is not enough." With this in mind, Lin Tian''s consciousness briefly sank into the Sea of Consciousness, scanning the eight Supernatural Points floating within. "This task must be completed within a month, meaning I need to get two Supernatural Points this month. Looks like it''s time to step it up," Lin Tian thought to himself. "Hey! What''s up? Daydreamer!" While Lin Tian stood there, lost in thought, He Qianqian waved her hand in front of his eyes. Looking at the fair little hand waving before him, Lin Tian snapped back to reality, grabbed it, and giggled, "I was thinking about how to keep you young forever within a month!" "Psh, give it up!" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian and tried to pull back her hand that he was holding. But after a while, He Qianqian couldn''t pull it free. Seeing Lin Tian gripping her wrist tightly, He Qianqian glared at him and chided, "Let go, I need to get dressed!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian''s gaze shifted, and his heartbeat quickened. Two hours later, Lin Tian exited the hotel with his left arm around He Qianqian and his right around Bu Mengting. Despite the girls'' strong resistance to Lin Tian''s behavior, they were both so tired from his antics that they eventually capitulated and let him embrace them. Still, as soon as they saw someone approaching, they quickly bowed their heads, their faces blushing instantly! Embarrassed! Shy! Both of them felt flushed at the thought of being one of the two girls in the arms of the same man, let alone in public. Seeing people coming, Lin Tian looked up with a big grin and deliberately called out loudly, "Big and little wives, let''s go!" Hearing this, everyone around turned their gaze towards Lin Tian. Most of the men looked at him with a mix of envy and resentment. Damn! An arm around each girl! And both are beauties! It should be me! Gleefully embracing the two girls, Lin Tian left the hotel with a smug look on his face. Although his flanks were twisted by the girls into pretzels, Lin Tian showed no sign of fear. Strutting! One girl under each arm, walking down the street had long been a dream of Lin Tian''s. Realizing this wish, he didn''t mind showing off a bit, even if it meant getting pinched. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire Wearing a smug expression and walking out of the hotel with the two girls, He Qianqian couldn''t take it anymore after a few steps. Looking up at Lin Tian, she said, "Have you had enough fun? If you keep this up, I''m leaving first!" "Exactly! It''s so embarrassing!" Bu Mengting''s fair little face was still flushed. "Hehe, hehe, okay, okay!" Lin Tian laughed with a silly grin and scratched the back of his head, looking utterly foolish. Lin Tian knew his limits, when to push the envelope and when to stop. HIs behavior just now had crossed a line, but not so far as to turn the girls completely off. However, continuing down that road would have surely ended badly. Now was the time to pull back, to show restraint, while simultaneously playing the role of a naive and honest fool would absolutely win the girls'' tender hearts. Indeed, seeing Lin Tian''s foolish look, the anger bubbling up inside He Qianqian dissipated quite a bit. She wanted to scold him sternly, but what came out was, "You can''t do this anymore. If you do it again, I really will ignore you!" "Exactly, exactly!" Bu Mengting nodded vigorously in agreement. "Report to the two leaders, mission guaranteed to be accomplished!" Lin Tian saluted smartly with a serious expression. As he spoke, Lin Tian held the salute, immobile, like a soldier awaiting inspection. He Qianqian and Bu Mengting watched him silently, saying nothing. After about a dozen seconds, Lin Tian remained in that pose, not moving, all seriousness. Seeing this, Bu Mengting couldn''t help but laugh first, patting Lin Tian''s arm, "Okay, okay, no need to salute anymore. You really do look the part, huh!" "Of course!" Lin Tian flicked his hair with a cocky eyebrow raise, "My awesomeness, you know it!" "Clueless!" He Qianqian shot back unceremoniously from the side. "Oh, you dare to mock your husband? Watch how I''ll use family law on you when we get back!" Lin Tian teased as he moved closer to He Qianqian. Just thinking of Lin Tian''s mention of ''family law'' made He Qianqian''s face flush red, and she slapped at him with a coquettish snort, "Stop it!" Seeing He Qianqian''s hand coming his way, Lin Tian dodged nimbly and began to sing playfully, hopping around, "La la la, a beauty on the left, a beauty on the right! Why is life so carefree, la la la!" Lin Tian appeared excited, hopping and skipping continuously. Watching the seemingly unhinged Lin Tian, He Qianqian felt speechless and rolled her eyes, "Alright, stop it, let''s go eat, I''m starving!" "Right, right!" Bu Mengting chimed in. Seeing the girls were genuinely hungry, Lin Tian stopped his antics, dropped the cheeky expression, and waved a hand, "Come on, let''s go for a feast, whoosh!" With that, he grabbed one girl''s hand in each of his and rushed forward! S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 187 Exciting Enough? Ten minutes later, at the Longxiang Hotel, Lin Tian, Bu Mengting, and He Qianqian were having a meal together."Here, have a lobster!" Lin Tian laughed as he picked up a plate-sized lobster for He Qianqian. After serving He Qianqian, Lin Tian chuckled, picked up his chopsticks and grabbed another lobster of the same size for Bu Mengting, laughing, "Here, little wife, this one''s for you?" "Hmph! I''m no little wife!" Bu Mengting pouted, jabbing fiercely at the lobster on her plate with her chopsticks. "Not the little wife?" Lin Tian pretended to be astonished as he looked at Bu Mengting, exclaiming, "Could it be that you want to be the main wife now?" "You..." Fuming, Bu Mengting snorted, turned her head, and viciously poked the lobster with her chopsticks, muttering softly: "Stab you to death! Stab you to death!" Watching Bu Mengting act petulantly, Lin Tian chuckled, leaned back in his chair, looked at He Qianqian on his left and then at Bu Mengting on his right, sighing contentedly, "Life! What is life! This is life!" Saying this, Lin Tian clapped his hands loudly and turned his head to shout, "Waiter, bring three more big lobsters!" "Showing off, huh! Disgusting!" As soon as Lin Tian spoke, suddenly, a crisp voice came from behind him. Before Lin Tian could turn his head, that same crisp voice came again near his ear: "I''ve bought all the lobsters in the hotel, specifically not for him!" Hearing this, Lin Tian frowned! Provocation! This was an outright provocation! With a slight frown, Lin Tian turned his head and then saw a girl dressed in a white T-shirt and blue jeans. When the girl noticed Lin Tian turning his head, she glared fiercely at him, her face full of disdain. Although Lin Tian admitted the girl was pretty, he was still very irritated. Damn! What did I do to provoke her? "Come here!" Then the girl waved to a waiter to come over. After the waiter walked over, the girl whispered a few words to him, then the waiter headed towards Lin Tian. With a slight bow, the waiter looked apologetically at Lin Tian, "Sorry, the big lobster you ordered is gone!" "It was still available a minute ago, and now it''s gone!" Lin Tian''s brow furrowed even more. "All the lobsters have been booked by that miss!" The waiter apologetically gestured towards the girl. Lin Tian glanced at the girl, and seeing Lin Tian looking over: the girl disdainfully flipped him the middle finger. Damn! Lin Tian cursed under his breath, and then with a cold face, he looked at the waiter bending slightly before him, his voice chilling, "I remembered I called before her!" "She is our hotel''s super member! Our boss said to meet her requests as much as possible!" The waiter explained with a smile. "Tell me, how much is it? I''ll become a super member too!" Lin Tian''s tone grew colder. "It''s not something money can buy!" The waiter''s face bore a professional smile. "What do you mean?" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, a cold light flickering through them! "Just that you can''t get it with money! Country bumpkin, you really think money can buy everything! Psh!" At that moment, a mocking laugh from the girl reached his ears, and with that, the girl flipped Lin Tian the middle finger again. Seeing the girl persistently causing trouble, Lin Tian was genuinely getting angry, coldly warning her, "Behave, or I''ll strip your clothes and throw you out on the street!" "Psh! Come on then! Have the guts to do it!" The girl arrogantly flipped him the middle finger repeatedly. "Hmph!" Lin Tian sneered coldly as he stood up. Naturally, Lin Tian noticed the black-clothed bodyguards around the girl, but did he think these people could stop him? "Alright! Lin Tian, don''t!" Just as Lin Tian was about to teach the girl a lesson, suddenly, He Qianqian grabbed his wrist. "Yes, Lin Tian, let it go!" At that moment, Bu Mengting also advised. Both girls didn''t want Lin Tian to stir up too much trouble. Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire They just wanted Lin Tian to be safe and sound. Looking at the sincere eyes of the two girls, Lin Tian took a deep breath, closed his eyes and eventually shook his head and sat down. "Psh! Coward!" Seeing Lin Tian sit down, the girl scornfully flipped him the middle finger again. Lin Tian ignored her, as if ignoring a barking dog. But Lin Tian was sure, if he got the chance, he would definitely make this person taste his wrath. Thinking this, Lin Tian fiercely took his revenge on the last remaining lobster on his plate. Several minutes later, a huge pile of lobsters was served to the girl''s table. Lin Tian ignored her and continued eating his remaining food. "Oh, too much food is not good! Throw it away!" The girl slightly pouted her lips, then with a flick of her hand said, "I don''t want this anymore!" Smack! Suddenly, a lobster the size of a plate was flung away by Zhong Liting and fell to the ground. "Don''t want this one either! Too small!" "Don''t want this one! Too big!" "Definitely not these three, they look like the adulterous couple next door!" Saying this, Zhong Liting giggled, flung the three stacked lobsters aside, and then looked at Lin Tian with a beaming smile. Lin Tian paused, a flash of cold light in his eyes, then continued to eat his meal. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing such provocation did not elicit a response from Lin Tian, Zhong Liting got bored after a while, so with a bored expression, she clapped her hands and hummed as she got up to leave, "Boring, I''m leaving!" As she left, four or five bodyguards in black suits followed from a distance. Catching sight of the girl''s departure direction from the corner of his eyes, Lin Tian wiped his mouth and said to the two girls, "I''m going to use the restroom downstairs." "You''re not going after that girl, are you?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a doubtful expression. Bu Mengting also looked at Lin Tian with a serious expression. "Not at all! She went upstairs, I''m just going downstairs to the restroom, how could I!" Lin Tian chuckled. Hearing Lin Tian say this, the two girls finally let him go. However, despite this, the two girls still watched Lin Tian enter the restroom on that floor before they felt relieved. What they didn''t know was that as soon as Lin Tian entered the restroom on that floor, he quickly became invisible in a secluded corner and stepped out again. Becoming invisible, Lin Tian glanced upwards and then quickly walked forward. And this spot was exactly where Zhong Liting had headed. This little girl daring to provoke him like this, Lin Tian couldn''t swallow his pride without teaching her a lesson! On the second floor, in the women''s restroom, Zhong Liting was washing her hands with a bored expression. Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Zhong Liting frowned discontentedly: "Really, even provocation is useless! Is he even a man? So boring, no thrill at all!" "You pervert!" Without another word, Zhong Liting turned around and slapped hard! Smack! Lin Tian grabbed her incoming hand. Whoosh! Her long leg fiercely swung toward Lin Tian! Smack! The kick was extremely fast, and if it were an ordinary person, even a man, would have been kicked flying! For this kick, Zhong Liting was very confident! Smack! Suddenly, Zhong Liting''s eyes widened, her face a picture of astonishment! Caught! Her ankle was easily caught by Lin Tian. The strike she was sure would succeed was effortlessly caught by Lin Tian. Holding Zhong Liting''s ankle, Lin Tian pressed forward, directly pinning her against the wall, forcibly restraining her. "You" Both ashamed and furious! Zhong Liting barked angrily, then immediately drove her knee up fiercely! Smack! Lin Tian quickly suppressed her move with his foot! "Aah!" Seeing this, Lin Tian chuckled, his head quickly jerking back. "Bang! Bang!" Just as he was about to say something, suddenly a burst of rapid gunfire came from outside. Hearing the sound, Lin Tian''s expression changed, and he quickly pulled his hand out from Zhong Liting''s pants and ran out! Gunfire! Why would there be gunfire here, and the sound seemed to come from the first floor. He Qianqian and Bu Mengting were still on the first floor. What worried Lin Tian even more was the gunfire was intense, obviously not from just one gun. When Lin Tian ran out, Zhong Liting still stood there like a fool, looking stunned in the direction Lin Tian disappeared. Chapter 188 Pretend your sister! ```The urgent sound of gunfire from downstairs made Lin Tian tense up; he no longer cared about Zhong Liting and rushed out immediately. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, the two most important women in his life, were downstairs, yet the sound of rapid gunfire was echoing from therehow could he not be worried? Despite having the superpower of foresight, this ability only predicted major events; minor accidents like bumps and scrapes to the girls could not be foreseen. And Lin Tian did not want the girls to have even the slightest mishap. Whoosh! With a grave expression, Lin Tian raced downstairs! Lin Tian was quick; in just a few seconds, he had dashed to the stairway connecting the second floor to the first. Standing at the top of the stairs, Lin Tian paused, his gaze falling downward. This was an excellent vantage point; from here, he could grasp the entire situation on the first floor. A sweep of his gaze and Lin Tian felt slightly relieved. Although the fight below was fierce, it had not yet affected anyone else, and He Qianqian and Bu Mengting were both crouched under a table. They were far from the shootout, so the bullets couldn''t reach them at least not for the moment. Seeing this, Lin Tian finally let go of his worries, and only then did he have the peace of mind to carefully observe this sudden turn of events. Scanning briefly, Lin Tian looked toward the group on the opposite side. All of a sudden, one of Zhong Liting''s four bodyguards was shot in the foot and let out a wail of anguish. With a cry of pain, the bodyguard moved his body instinctively and groaned. But as soon as he moved, Bang! Another gunshot rang out, and a bloody hole appeared in his forehead. Instantly, the bodyguard''s screams came to an abrupt halt, and his body slowly collapsed. "Abiao!" Suddenly, a panicked voice came from behind Lin Tian. Turning his head at the sound, Lin Tian discovered Zhong Liting had somehow run out. Hearing Zhong Liting''s voice, all seven or eight assassins looked up, quickly pointing their guns toward the upper floor. Witnessing this scene, the remaining three bodyguards panicked. They quickly got up and urged, "Miss, go back!" "Bang bang! Clang clang!" Lin Tian pulled Zhong Liting sharply, yanking her away; just as he pulled Zhong Liting aside, bullets struck precisely where she had just been standing. Staring at the spots where she had stood, now pocked with bullet holes, Zhong Liting''s small face turned pale with fright. Letting go of Zhong Liting''s hand, Lin Tian slightly peeked out and looked downstairs again. At a glance, Lin Tian was shocked! Just in that short time, the remaining three bodyguards had all been killed. Meanwhile, the seven or eight assassins were quickly charging upstairs. Seeing this, Lin Tian pulled his head back in and told the pale-faced Zhong Liting, "Your remaining three bodyguards are dead too!" "Ah?" Zhong Liting was stunned for a moment, then looked at Lin Tian with disbelief, "You''re lying!" "Believe it or not, those people are coming up!" Seeing Zhong Liting''s disbelief, Lin Tian laughed indifferently. As soon as Lin Tian finished his sentence, a series of urgent footsteps came from the stairwell. The intense sound of those footsteps made it clear that many people were rushing their way swiftly. Hearing these rapid ''pata pata'' footsteps, Zhong Liting''s face changed, and she froze, struck by fear and indecision. Seeing Zhong Liting scared stiff, Lin Tian gave a faint smile, "How about you ask me for help, and I will help you?" "Huff!" Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian''s words snapped Zhong Liting back to reality. She glared at Lin Tian fiercely, then turned and ran swiftly towards the back. "Eh..." Seeing Zhong Liting just run off, Lin Tian was taken aback. He hadn''t expected her to recover so quickly and to act with such decisiveness. Didn''t she just look utterly terrified? "But... why did she glare at me! Completely out of the blue!" Lin Tian muttered to himself. While Lin Tian was standing there dazed, the footsteps at the stairwell were growing closer. Hearing the approaching footsteps, Lin Tian slowly turned around, ready to face them as they arrived. "Bang!" Just as Lin Tian was gauging when those individuals should have been approaching, a gunshot suddenly sounded. The shot seemed to come from the entrance of the lobby on the first floor. "Bang!" "Bang!" Following that shot were two more. At the sound of these sudden gunshots, Lin Tian realized that the footsteps that should have been imminent had disappeared! Realizing this, Lin Tian was astonished, "Could it be someone else has arrived?" "Bang! Bang!" As Lin Tian wondered, two more gunshots rang out. These shots had a distinct character, seeming measured and rhythmic, like a champion dancer performing a graceful dance nearby. Lin Tian was curious about who this newcomer might be! While Lin Tian was pondering, he suddenly noticed that Zhong Liting, who had been running forward, had stopped in her tracks! Glancing at Zhong Liting, Lin Tian saw she was now standing excitedly behind a column, looking eagerly downstairs. No longer showing the initial panic on her face, she seemed to sense a savior had arrived! "Hm?" Seeing this, Lin Tian grew curious and peeked downstairs once more. Looking down, he immediately saw a young man in his twenties, dressed in a black suit, holding a pistol in his hand. "Bang!" The young man calmly pulled the trigger of his gun, his actions seeming very composed. Click! Following the young man''s move, Lin Tian saw one of the initially charging seven or eight men suddenly fall! "Huff!" Suddenly, the young man swiftly shifted his gun, and bang, another shot was fired! Click! With his movement, the target of his pistol slowly fell! Shot in the forehead! ``` "Amazing, Huo Peiyu! That was fantastic!" Zhong Liting exclaimed excitedly from behind the pillar upon witnessing the scene. As she spoke, she even stepped out from behind the pillar. Huo Peiyu must be someone Zhong Liting knew, perhaps even one of her bodyguards! At the same time, in just a few seconds, those seven or eight assassins had all died! All were dead by the hand of this young man! "A master!" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched. Anyone who could master gunplay to this extent was definitely a master. "Could he be a superpowered individual?" Lin Tian wondered, looking at Huo Peiyu with puzzlement. If he was a superpowered individual, one had to be careful not to accidentally trigger anything unfortunate. With this thought, Lin Tian took out three coins from his pocket and tossed them lightly. Hum hum~! The coins spun rapidly on the ground. Divine! Lin Tian was divining information about this person. Not sure if he was a superpowered individual, Lin Tian decided to use divination. If the other party was a superpowered individual, he wouldn''t be able to divine much, as his own divination skills were too weak. If the other wasn''t, Lin Tian could still divine the information. Whether he could divine it or not, Lin Tian would be able to confirm if the other party was a superpowered individual. "Hum hum~ Snap!" The coins stopped spinning. As the coins came to a rest, a stream of information appeared in Lin Tian''s mind. Assimilating the memories in his mind, Lin Tian was startled for a moment before a hint of realization flashed across his eyes. "So that''s how it is!" By then, Lin Tian had confirmed that this person was not a superpowered individual, and he discovered something interesting from the person''s information. A playful smile crossing his face, Lin Tian sorted through the information in his mind while bending down to pick up each of the three coins from the ground. Snap snap! As Lin Tian picked up the coins, a series of hurried footsteps sounded from his body. Upon picking up the coins, Lin Tian looked up to see Zhong Liting running back toward him at high speed. She came back! To be precise, she was rushing toward the staircase. The moment Zhong Liting ran past him, Lin Tian reached out and grabbed her. Snap! Lin Tian''s hand firmly grasped Zhong Liting''s arm. "What are you doing? Let go!" Zhong Liting glared at Lin Tian, her face full of anger. "Do you know that guy?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow towards the ground floor. By then, Huo Peiyu had also noticed Zhong Liting and was calmly making his way upstairs. "Hmph! You''re dead meat!" Zhong Liting did not answer Lin Tian''s question but instead looked at him with a threatening gaze. "Dead meat, huh?" A faint smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips as he mouthed toward the ground floor, "Just with him? What else? Do you know who he is?" "Clearer than you!" Zhong Liting snapped angrily, struggling hard with her hand, trying to break free from Lin Tian''s grasp, but she couldn''t break free at all. As Lin Tian casually gripped Zhong Liting''s hand, he raised an eyebrow, chuckled, and said, "You''re clearer than me? Do you really believe he is the Huo Peiyu you know? He''s an impostor!" "Bullshit!" Zhong Liting yelled angrily, looking as if she''d like nothing better than to eat Lin Tian alive. She was convinced that Lin Tian was playing tricks on her! Bullshit... Hearing such a crude word, Lin Tian was speechless; it was the first time he had seen a girl curse like this! Speechlessly looking at her, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, "What if what I said is true?" Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire "If it''s true, this lady will strip naked for you to touch!" Zhong Liting fumed. "Uh..." Stunned by her sharp words, Lin Tian froze in place. After a moment, Lin Tian looked at Zhong Liting seriously, up and down, muttering to himself, "Although you''ve got a bit of a temper, there''s nothing to criticize about your looks. Since you''re so eager for me to touch, I''ll reluctantly accept your offer!" "You! You!" Zhong Liting glared at Lin Tian with a face full of fury, convinced that he must be insane! At that thought, Zhong Liting yanked her hand fiercely, "Let go of me!" Zhong Liting struggled fiercely, trying to free her hand, but she couldn''t escape Lin Tian''s firm grip. "Snap! Snap!..." At that moment, footsteps approached. With the footsteps, a figure slowly ascended from the lower floor. It was Huo Peiyu! On seeing Huo Peiyu, Zhong Liting''s face lit up. She quickly yelled at him, "Huo Peiyu, take care of this bastard! I want to strip him naked and throw him into the river!" Just as Huo Peiyu''s foot reached the second floor, Hearing Zhong Liting''s words, Huo Peiyu smiled faintly and then slowly lifted his handgun. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed and a coin slipped between his fingers. As Huo Peiyu raised the gun, Zhong Liting, stunned, said promptly, "Don''t shoot, he doesn''t deserve to die!" "..." Upon hearing Zhong Liting''s words, Lin Tian was on the verge of spitting blood! What did she mean by not deserving to die? Who did she think she was? And, truly, did she believe he had come to kill me? Lin Tian was beyond the point of frustration. Huo Peiyu slowly raised his handgun, but ultimately the barrel pointed at Zhong Liting. "You..." Gazing into the dark muzzle of the gun, Zhong Liting was dumbfounded. Chapter 189 Damn this guy! "I prefer you dead!" a calm voice came from ''Huo Peiyu'' as he slowly pulled the trigger."Bang!" With a loud noise, a copper bullet shot out! At the same moment, Lin Tian fiercely flicked his hand! Whoosh whoosh! The silver coin spun rapidly as it flew past! Bang! Dang! A metallic clang resounded as the bullet collided with the coin! Dang! Watching the coin being knocked away, ''Huo Peiyu'' was stunned! He couldn''t believe that his almost certain shot had failed! And to be deflected by a coin, no less! A coin deflecting a bullet? This beyond ordinary scene completely dumbfounded Huo Peiyu. While Huo Peiyu was still stunned, Lin Tian fiercely kicked off the ground! Whoosh! Lin Tian''s body swiftly lunged forward! Noticing Lin Tian''s movement, despite still being stunned, Huo Peiyu quickly reacted and fiercely raised his gun! Bang bang! A series of rapid gunshots rang out. In just one second, he fired four or five shots in succession! But all these shots missed! Lin Tian had suddenly vanished! He disappeared right in front of him as if he had vanished into thin air! Staring in amazement at this scene, Huo Peiyu was once again in shock. Whoosh! Suddenly, a whooshing sound came from beside his ear. Feeling this sound, Huo Peiyu''s expression changed, and he hurriedly tried to evade! But it was too late! Just as Huo Peiyu was about to dodge, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his neck, then he lost consciousness altogether. Thud! As Huo Peiyu fell to the ground, the previously invisible Lin Tian appeared out of nowhere beside him. Invisibility, Lin Tian had just turned invisible. Deactivating his invisibility, Lin Tian crouched down, reached for Huo Peiyu''s neck, and then tore something. Rip! Following a ripping sound, Lin Tian pulled off a human skin mask from Huo Peiyu''s face. The person lying on the ground had now changed into a middle-aged man in his thirties. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This, this..." Staring at the suddenly changed ''Huo Peiyu'' on the ground and then at the mask in Lin Tian''s hand, Zhong Liting was completely stupefied, disbelief written all over her face. Holding the mask, Lin Tian examined it for a moment, walked up to a shocked Zhong Liting, and looked her up and down with a smile: "Beautiful, didn''t you say you would strip for me to touch? I''m ready now!" "What, what''s happening?" Zhong Liting asked Lin Tian blankly. Whoosh! Lin Tian leaned back swiftly to dodge Zhong Liting''s slap and chuckled, "What''s wrong? Are you angry? You told me to touch you!" "You!" Zhong Liting glared at Lin Tian, her face full of anger. "Beep beep..." Suddenly, a series of urgent siren sounds came from outside. Hearing this, Lin Tian, who wanted to avoid trouble, planned to leave before the police arrived. He blew a kiss at Zhong Liting: "Beautiful, I''m off. Remember you owe me!" he said. Lin Tian gestured a groping motion with his hand, chuckled, and quickly walked away. Watching Lin Tian''s rapidly disappearing back, Zhong Liting stared at his receding figure with intense anger and muttered fiercely, "Jerk!" Meanwhile, as he briskly walked downstairs, Lin Tian made a phone call. Hurriedly walking downstairs, Lin Tian found He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, and they left the hotel before the police had completely sealed it off. ... He spent two days all cozied up with He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, enjoying the bliss of their company. However, on the third day, Lin Tian had no choice but to attend class. There was no helping it. Even if Lin Tian didn''t go to class, He Qianqian had to, and so did Bu Mengting. With both girls gone, Lin Tian reluctantly headed to class. Read latest stories on My Virtual Library Empire But, he hadn''t even been in class for a day when he suddenly received a phone call. Checking the caller ID, it was from Zhong Guo! "Hello?" "Master Lin? I have a favor to ask of you!" Zhong Guo''s tone was very amiable! "What is it?" Lin Tian frowned. "It''s like this, it''s about protecting a businessman''s daughter. This businessman is a well-known patriotic merchant, and I haven''t been able to find a suitable person. I hope you can help, don''t worry, money is no issue!" As he spoke, Zhong Guo seemed somewhat nervous, unsure if Lin Tian would agree, but he couldn''t think of anyone more suitable than Lin Tian! Protection duty? Hearing this, Lin Tian frowned! After thinking for a bit, Lin Tian asked, "How long will it take?" "Just a week." Hearing this, Lin Tian looked somewhat hesitant! Ding! Just then, a synthetic electronic voice suddenly sounded: "Mission: Help Zhong Guo protect a person, reward upon completion: six Supernatural Points! The mission must be completed within a week!" Six Supernatural Points? Hearing this, Lin Tian was stunned! It took a while for Lin Tian to come to his senses and he exclaimed: "Damn, six Supernatural Points? That many?" "What?" came Zhong Guo''s puzzled voice from the phone! He hadn''t clearly heard what Lin Tian said! Taking a deep breath, a smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face: "Alright then, a week it is." In the end, Lin Tian agreed! Zhong Guo was the chief of Wu''an City''s Public Security Bureau, and Lin Tian often needed his helpit was a favor to him! And most importantly, there were six Supernatural Points for completing the mission! With these six Supernatural Points, Lin Tian would have 14 Supernatural Points in total, enough to create a new superpower! Then he could make He Qianqian and Bu Mengting eternally youthful! "Good, I''ll send you the detailed information on the person you''re protecting in a moment." Hearing Lin Tian agree, Zhong Guo sounded very excited! "Okay!" After hanging up the phone, Lin Tian looked somewhat puzzled and muttered, "System, didn''t you say you only fulfill wishes of beauties? Zhong Guo doesn''t seem to be a beauty!" Ding! An unemotional synthetic voice responded: "The system has evolved, it can now accomplish tasks related to beauties!" "Related to beauties? So, the person I''m protecting this time is a beauty, huh?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian''s eyes twinkled slighty! Half an hour later, Lin Tian held an envelope in his hand. Holding the envelope, Lin Tian opened it to find a photo inside, and upon pulling out the photo, he was instantly stunned. The person in the photo was none other than Zhong Liting, whom Lin Tian had met the day before yesterday! "Is it her?" he said, astounded. Stunned for a moment and looking at the cold demeanor of Zhong Liting in the photo, Lin Tian''s lips curled into a sly smile, a playful grin spreading across his face: "Looks like this is going to be fun!" Lin Tian had a vivid recollection of Zhong Liting''s temperamental and capricious nature. If it were an ordinary person, they would definitely be played to death by her, but Lin Tian... "Heh..." Thinking this, Lin Tian chuckled softly. Dealing with such a temperamental and capricious girl, others might not dare to say, but Lin Tian was quite sure of himself. Chapter 190 Do You Think I Dare! Within an upscale villa, Zhong Liting was frantically shaking her head, shouting, "No! No! I don''t want any bodyguard!""Alright, Tingting, be good, this time it''s really dangerous!" At this moment, a middle-aged man beside her said somewhat helplessly. "No! No! I absolutely do not want! And it''s a man, too!" Zhong Liting continued shaking her head vigorously, showing her reluctance. She was dead set against agreeing. "You..." Zhong Wang looked at Zhong Liting helplessly, about to say something, when suddenly a person wearing a black suit quickly entered the hall. Approaching Zhong Wang he said, "Mr. Zhong, the person has arrived." "Ah? He''s here? Please, bring him in!" Hearing this voice, Zhong Wang''s face lit up with joy. "Hmph! No! No! I just won''t accept it!" Hearing this, Zhong Liting pouted and shook her head fiercely. In the end, realizing no one was paying attention to her, she swiped her hand. Smack! Zhong Liting directly knocked the ashtray on the coffee table to the ground. Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire Bang bang! The ashtray bounced on the floor, heading toward the doorway, and landed right at the feet of the man who had just come inLin Tian! Lin Tian bent down, picked up the ashtray with a smile, and said, "Throwing things around is not a good habit." Hearing this voice, Zhong Liting was taken aback. Familiar! The voice was extremely familiar. The owner of the voice was someone Zhong Liting would never forget. As soon as she heard it, she abruptly lifted her head. Lin Tian! It was this jerk! Seeing Zhong Liting looking his way, Lin Tian smiled contentedly, glancing at her ample chest and said, "Beauty, we meet again!" "This is Mr. Lin? Hello, hello!" Seeing Lin Tian come over, Zhong Wang walked up with a warm face. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, hearing the exchange between Lin Tian and Zhong Liting, Zhong Wang looked at Lin Tian somewhat astonished, turned his head to look at his daughter, and curiously observed the two, "Do you know each other?" "I don''t know him!" "I do!" Two completely different answers sounded at the same time. After glancing at Zhong Liting, who looked displeased, Lin Tian turned his head, smiled at Zhong Wang, and said, "I know her, and if I remember correctly, I saved her the day before yesterday, didn''t I?" "Ah? You are that expert?" Zhong Wang stared at Lin Tian in surprise. Zhong Wang knew that the person who had saved his daughter that day was an expert; he hadn''t expected it to be Lin Tian! After a pause, Zhong Wang quickly grabbed Lin Tian''s hand with a look of gratitude, "Thank you! I am so thankful." "No big deal!" Lin Tian smiled lightly. "Pose!" Seeing Lin Tian''s demeanor, Zhong Liting muttered disdainfully. "Tingting, watch your language!" Hearing Zhong Liting''s voice, Zhong Wang frowned and said sternly: "Mr. Lin here is the personal bodyguard I''ve hired for you; you should properly thank him." "I don''t want to..." As she spoke, Zhong Liting paused, her eyes darting around, then suddenly changed her tone, "Fine! Let him be my bodyguard!" Although taken aback by Zhong Liting''s sudden change of heart, Lin Tian didn''t think much of it. Having confirmed the bodyguard arrangement, Lin Tian kept close behind Zhong Liting. Seeing Zhong Liting enter her boudoir, Lin Tian walked in without hesitation. Following Lin Tian inside was a girl in her twenties, a maid hired by the Zhong family to attend to Zhong Liting. Trailing behind the two girls, Lin Tian approached Zhong Liting''s boudoir. As he entered, he instantaneously smelled a faint fragrance. It was the distinctive scent of a girl. Inhaling the light aroma, Lin Tian surveyed the room with some curiosity. Everything in Zhong Liting''s room was pinkthe curtains, the wallpaper, the comforter, the mosquito net... At the same time, Lin Tian also saw two or three pink stuffed dolls on Zhong Liting''s bed. Everything was pink, as if he had suddenly stepped into a pink world. "Hey, have you stared enough?" While Lin Tian was observing the room, an impolite voice suddenly came from beside his ear. Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze, scrutinizing Zhong Liting with a smile, "What''s up? Something wrong?" "Hmph!" With a cold snort, the maid beside Zhong Liting looked at Lin Tian with dissatisfaction and scolded, "Watch how you speak, and by the way, who let you in?" Seeing the girl''s haughty demeanor, Lin Tian was taken aback. Quite arrogant! She was on par with her mistress, Zhong Liting. Lin Tian looked at the girl in front of him, still for a moment. This girl, referred to by Zhong Liting as ''Xiaoya,'' seemed to be in her twenties. Although not as beautiful as Zhong Liting, she was still quite a looker. With that thought, Lin Tian glanced at her chest and then moved his gaze up, flashing a smile as he asked, "So, what are you suggesting?" "What do you mean? Aren''t you supposed to know, being a bodyguard!" Xiaoya scolded. "..." Lin Tian was speechless. It appeared that this girl was used to scolding bodyguards, treating him as if he were just another common bodyguard. "If you don''t curb that arrogant attitude of yours, believe it or not, I''ll strip you naked and violate you ruthlessly!" "You!" Xiaoya was furious at his words, and then she turned to look at Zhong Liting with a trace of grievance and anger in her eyes. "I''ll kill you!" As soon as Zhong Liting heard Lin Tian say that, she instantly recalled the humiliating scene in the bathroom the day before yesterday. She immediately picked up a chair next to her and smashed it towards Lin Tian. "Snap!" With an effortless catch, Lin Tian grabbed the chair that was smashed at him, continuing to smile at her. "You dare?" Zhong Liting said angrily! "You can try!" The corners of Lin Tian''s mouth curved up slightly, revealing a faint smile. "Go to hell!" It had always been her threatening others; no one had ever dared threaten her. In a flash of rage, Zhong Liting grabbed another chair and hurled it towards Lin Tian''s head. "Snap!" Lin Tian caught the chair thrown by Zhong Liting with ease. "You dare?" Zhong Liting said angrily. "If you dare touch a single hair on me, I guarantee you''ll enter upright and leave sideways!" Zhong Liting looked at Lin Tian fearlessly. This was her home! This was her territory! She wasn''t afraid of what Lin Tian could do! She believed Lin Tian wouldn''t dare! "Hey, what the hell are you doing? Let go of the young lady, do you want to die?" When Lin Tian pushed Zhong Liting against the wall, Xiaoya finally snapped back to reality and glared at Lin Tian, yelling angrily. She thought Lin Tian was too arroganta bodyguard daring to treat their young lady like this! Did he have a death wish? He had no idea who the Zhong family was! "What are you screaming for? Afraid that I''d forget about you? Come on, then!" As he spoke, Lin Tian quickly turned and closed the room door. Before Xiaoya could react, he grabbed her clothes, lifted her, and threw her onto the bed. Thump! Lin Tian flung Xiaoya straight into Zhong Liting''s two-meter-wide pink bed. Thump! With one hand, Lin Tian once again tossed Zhong Liting onto the bed. Both girls were thrown onto the bed by Lin Tian! "What are you trying to do?" Zhong Liting, flushed with rage, struggled to get up, but Lin Tian would not give her the chance. With a push of his feet, he pounced on her. Thump! Lin Tian pressed Zhong Liting and Xiaoya back into the bed once again. "What are you doing?" With Lin Tian''s overpowering strength, neither Zhong Liting nor Xiaoya could get up. Realizing she was unable to rise, Zhong Liting looked at Lin Tian and demanded angrily. "What am I doing?" Lin Tian smirked, scanning her up and down, and said with a smile, "Hmm..." While Lin Tian was speaking, he felt Xiaoya wriggling under his right hand, attempting to get up. Sensing Xiaoya''s struggle, Lin Tian turned his head towards her and said, "I told you if you spoke to me with such arrogance again, I''d strip you bare. Since you haven''t mended your ways, you''re going to witness my resolve!" With those words, Lin Tian paused mid-sentence, his smile turning sinister as he added, "Since there are two of you here, let''s settle this together." After saying that, Lin Tian reached for Zhong Liting''s collar. "You wouldn''t dare!" Zhong Liting stared at Lin Tian, furious. Lin Tian''s hand slowly tightened its grip. Feeling the increasingly powerful hand inside her collar, Zhong Liting finally started to panic and quickly said, "Do you know who I am? Even the governor is polite to my dad. If you dare do anything to me! I''m warning you, I..." "Heh..." With a cold scoff, Lin Tian tightened his grip and yanked hard! Stunned! Seeing this, Xiaoya beside them was dumbfounded. She could not believe someone dared treat Zhong Liting this way. And this was at the Zhong family''s home! Chapter 191 Beautiful, Im Coming! Half an hour later, Lin Tianyi emerged from the room with a smile on his face, followed by an annoyed Zhong Liting and Xiaoya!Lin Tian didn''t really do anything; he just touched her a little! But the two girls were still frightened by Lin Tian, knowing that he really dared to do anything! Even Zhong Liting was somewhat afraid of Lin Tian! Unconsciously, the days went by! Suddenly, a week had passed! During this week, Lin Tian thought there would be some battles, but to his surprise, there were none - everything went smoothly! A week later, Zhong Guo called: "Master Lin, you''ve been working hard these days, and the trouble has been resolved!" "So my task is completed, right?" Lin Tian asked lazily! "Yes, it''s completed. You''ll get ten million for this mission! The money has been transferred to your card!" Although Lin Tian did nothing that week, Zhong Guo''s attitude was still very respectful! Ding! As Zhong Guo confirmed the task completion, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Task: Fulfill Zhong Guo''s wish and protect Zhong Liting. Reward for task completion: six drops of Supernatural Points!" Along with the synthesized voice, six golden droplets shaped like Supernatural Points slowly appeared in the Sea of Consciousness! "With these six drops of Supernatural Points, plus the previous eight, I can completely create a new superpower and even have ten drops left over!" Lin Tian seemed a bit excited, a hint of a smile forming on his lips! "Humph!" Just as Lin Tian was immersed in the joy of acquiring the Supernatural Points, a cold snort rang out! Lin Tian turned his head and saw that it was Zhong Liting! Zhong Liting had her arms crossed and looked disdainfully at Lin Tian, saying, "You have a sleazy look on your face; who knows what you''re thinking!" A slight smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face as he took a big step forward, approaching Zhong Liting! Seeing Lin Tian approach, Zhong Liting panicked and hastily took a step back, looking at Lin Tian with a wary expression: "What do you want to do!" "Nothing much!" Lin Tian replied with a hint of a teasing smile, gazing at Zhong Liting''s pretty little face, "A week has passed, and I''m leaving now, don''t miss me too much!" "Get lost!" Zhong Liting yelled angrily, fuming! With a slight smile, Lin Tian glanced at Zhong Liting''s tempting red lips, took a quick step forward, bent down, and kissed her! "Mmm~!" Zhong Liting''s eyes widened! She was stunned! After kissing for a good five or six seconds, Lin Tian let go, blew her a flying kiss, and said cheerfully, "Beauty, I''m off, come find me when you''re free to hang out!" Having said that, Lin Tian quickly left! Only after Lin Tian''s figure had disappeared did Zhong Liting come to her senses. With her face flushed with rage and embarrassment, she stomped her foot hard: "Dammit! Don''t let me see you again!" ** Upon leaving the Zhong family, Lin Tian immediately hailed a taxi, intending to go find He Qianqian at school! Sitting in the taxi, Lin Tian thought about the promise he made with the two girls: "Hehe, Qianqian did say that if I really pulled it off, she would agree to take care of me along with Bu Mengting!" Thinking of He Qianqian''s shocked expression, and imagining both girls doing that together, Lin Tian felt a little thrill of excitement and couldn''t help but chuckle slyly to himself. The taxi driver, glancing through the rearview mirror, noticed Lin Tian sitting in the back and chuckling to himself with a lewd smile and occasionally wiping drool from his mouth, couldn''t help but feel speechless. Lin Tian didn''t notice the driver''s strange look, and even if he had, he wouldn''t have cared. He was immersed in his wonderful daydreams at that moment. Wiping the drool from the corner of his mouth, Lin Tian immersed his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness. As his consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian looked up at the sky above this mental space. He saw droplets of golden Supernatural Points floating in the white expanse of the Sea of Consciousness. The golden Supernatural Points floated beautifully in the air. Glancing over these points, Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction, then with a thought, he summoned the superpower menu. Looking at the superpower menu, Lin Tian declared loudly: "System, I want to create a new superpower, the ability of which is to grant eternal youth to a person!" After he finished speaking, Lin Tian focused his intention, and immediately information flowed from his body into the superpower system menu. Upon receiving the information emitted by Lin Tian''s body, the superpower system menu started to flicker with a red light. As the red light on the Supernatural Ability System flickered for a while, an electronic synthesized voice announced, "Information absorption complete, beginning superpower creation!" With this voice, Lin Tian noticed that the Supernatural Points floating in the sky began to tremble slightly. Subsequently, ten golden Supernatural Points began to detach from their original positions, slowly drifting toward the superpower menu. "Just like a drop of water, the golden Supernatural Points slowly submerged into the Supernatural Ability menu." With droplet after droplet of golden Supernatural Points disappearing into the Supernatural Ability menu, the blinking red light on it became more dazzling, and the frequency also increased. Lin Tian''s gaze was firmly fixed on the blank space of the Supernatural Ability menu. Under Lin Tian''s watchful eye, blurry black characters began to emerge slowly in that blank space. As the red light on the Supernatural Ability menu flickered more fiercely, the blurry black characters became clearer and clearer. "Buzz~!" Soon after, the Supernatural Ability menu emitted a dazzling burst of light. Lin Tian squinted his eyes slightly, and once the dazzling red light faded, he quickly looked at the black characters. By then, the characters had become crystal clear. A quick glance, and the information leaped into his sight! Level 1 Anti-aging Water: After exchanging for Anti-aging Water, one can maintain their appearance unchanged for ten years. (Note: This appearance refers to the user''s youngest and most beautiful state. Additionally, the same person can only use Level 1 Anti-aging Water five times.) Also, Anti-aging Water has mild beautification and healing effects. After scanning the information, even though the effects of Anti-aging Water were not very potent, Lin Tian was not disappointed. Lin Tian had been psychologically prepared. After all, this was just a Level 1 superpower. Such effects were quite normal. If the effects really granted eternal youth, Lin Tian would have been surprised. "Not bad for a Level 1 superpower. When I have more Supernatural Points later on, I will upgrade this superpower to truly grant eternal youth one day!" After glancing at the superpower, Lin Tian thought to himself. For his woman, upgrading this superpower to truly grant eternal youth was a must. "Alright, we''ve arrived!" While Lin Tian''s consciousness was immersed in the Sea of Consciousness, suddenly a voice came from beside his ear. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian withdrew his consciousness. Lin Tian paid the fare and got out of the car! A few minutes later, with his hands clasped behind his back, Lin Tian strolled leisurely through the campus! Lin Tian looked around, left and rightafter all, this was his old school, where he had spent three years. Coming back now gave him a somewhat different feeling. "Ring ring..." While Lin Tian meandered, the bell signaling the end of class rang out. Soon after the bell rang, the previously quiet campus burst into activity. Lin Tian then saw many figures rushing out from the teaching buildings. "Classes are over, huh!" Turning his head with a scan, Lin Tian smiled faintly. Seeing these people, Lin Tian vaguely saw a shadow of his past self. "Hmm?" Just as Lin Tian was ready to avert his gaze, suddenly, he paused. A beauty! Such a beauty! "Could she be a new teacher?" Staring at the girl, Lin Tian wondered to himself. The reason he speculated she was a teacher was that she didn''t look like a student at a glance. Her full figure and mature attire were clearly not that of a student. "But why is she wearing a mask?" Staring at the girl, Lin Tian was somewhat puzzled. The girl was very pretty, yet she wore a mask. From the half of her face that was exposed, Lin Tian concluded she was a beauty. Those long willow-leaf eyebrows, large eyes, delicate nose, and her exquisite facial structure all pointed to her being a beauty. "Wearing a mask?" Slightly puzzled, Lin Tian gave the girl another look, considering whether to use his clairvoyant ability to glimpse her true appearance when suddenly he was taken aback. "Lin Tian!" A rather unexpected voice sounded from behind Lin Tian. It was familiar to his ears. After a moment of surprise, Lin Tian turned around. "Lin Tian, it really is you!" Seeing Lin Tian turn around and confirming his identity, Wang Chenchen then exclaimed with a mix of surprise and delight. "Ah? Chenchen!" Lin Tian looked at Wang Chenchen somewhat astonished. Lin Tian did not expect such a coincidence to encounter an old classmate from senior year of high school. Wang Chenchen was one of Lin Tian''s classmates during that time. However, she didn''t make it to a university, so she chose to retake the exams. What Lin Tian didn''t expect was to encounter her by such a happenstance. "What are you doing here?" Upon seeing Lin Tian, Wang Chenchen asked with some surprise. "Nothing much, just came to see some old classmates!" Lin Tian said with an awkward smile. "Really? Come on, let''s go have some late-night food, and we''ll call Laogang and the others too!" Wang Chenchen laughed heartily and then pulled Lin Tian towards the boys'' dormitory. "Er..." Lin Tian was somewhat reluctant, as the other party was too enthusiastic, and it would have been rude for him to refuse. Despite his unwillingness, he still went along. Half an hour later, Lin Tian finally got rid of those former classmates. "Damn! So enthusiastic!" Lin Tian expressed his speechlessness. After getting away from his former classmates, he ran to a deserted place, concentrated with an idea, and became invisible in an instant. Once invisible, Lin Tian then stepped out. Afterwards, Lin Tian sauntered out boldly. Arriving in front of He Qianqian''s dorm room door, Lin Tian focused his mind and used his clairvoyant ability in an instant. As Lin Tian employed his clairvoyant ability, the wooden door in front of him slowly vanished, and he then saw He Qianqian, who was sitting at her desk, seriously grading assignments. At that moment, He Qianqian was very focused, giving off a gentle and tranquil aura. After a glance at He Qianqian, Lin Tian chuckled and then took out a key from his pocket and turned it. "Click!" Accompanied by the sound of the door unlocking, Lin Tian walked inside. "Bang!" As soon as he entered, Lin Tian immediately closed the door behind him. "Huh?" Hearing the sound of the door, He Qianqian looked around, puzzled. She then noticed that the door was firmly shut and had not been opened at all. With bewilderment in her eyes and assuming the sound came from outside, He Qianqian didn''t think much of it. She turned her head and continued to grade the assignments with dedication. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 192 This Woman is Too High! "Ah!" He Qianqian exclaimed in surprise."Qianqian, did you miss me?" "Lin Tian?" Upon hearing this familiar voice, He Qianqian was surprised and then responded in astonishment, "How did you get here?" "What, you didn''t miss me?" "No, it''s you!" He Qianqian slapped Lin Tian''s hand away and hurriedly stood up, turning her head to look. "You..." He Qianqian pointed at Lin Tian with a shocked expression on her face. "Hehe, how about it? I''ve got everything ready, let''s have a quick fun time." "No, I..." He Qianqian said, her face showing some urgency. "What''s the matter? Don''t tell me you don''t want to, or is it that you''d rather serve me together with Mengting? That''s also okay!" Holding He Qianqian in his arms, Lin Tian raised his eyebrows slyly. "It''s not that..." He Qianqian looked anxious, wanting to say something! But before she could finish her sentence, Lin Tian interrupted her: "Not what? Don''t you want to? You did say it, right? That if I could make you stay young forever, you''d be my wife along with Mengting. I can do that now!" Lin Tian chuckled mischievously. "You..." He Qianqian was so agitated she was almost crying; several times, she tried to speak but Lin Tian interrupted her. "What''s the matter? You seem very anxious?" Lin Tian looked at her curiously. "Just leave!" Finally having the chance to speak, He Qianqian said somewhat urgently. "Leave? Why?" Lin Tian looked puzzled. "Click!" At this moment, the sound of a door opening rang out. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian stiffened and looked up at the bathroom door dumbfounded. The sound didn''t come from outside; it came from the bathroom. Could there be someone else inside? "Click!" With another sound of the door opening, a girl walked out immediately. And this girl was the masked girl Lin Tian had seen outside the campus earlier. "You guys, you..." Stunned by the sudden appearance of a girl, especially in such a manner, Lin Tian was also dumbfounded. His mind was a little muddled! The scene fell silent. After a moment of silence, He Qianqian screamed and struggled out of Lin Tian''s embrace. Once down, He Qianqian ran to the side of the bed and buried her face in the quilt. Embarrassed! It really was embarrassingly shameful! He Qianqian felt she couldn''t face anyone anymore! "Uhm..." The girl was also a bit stunned at first, but she was much calmer than the two. The girl briefly glanced at Lin Tian''s lower part and smiled, "Not bad for capital!" "Uhm..." Hearing this, Lin Tian''s face turned red instantly. Although Lin Tian was quite lascivious, he was still somewhat overwhelmed when faced with such a bold and straightforward girl. "Oh? Blushing, are we?" Seeing Lin Tian''s face flush red, the girl chuckled playfully. Her voice was very pleasant, with a hint of seductiveness. It made one feel a tingling sensation. After a teasing glance at Lin Tian, the girl turned and walked towards the bed, sitting on the edge! Looking at He Qianqian who had her face buried in the pillow, the girl''s lips curled into a light smile, and she gently patted He Qianqian, chuckling, "Qianqian, no wonder you refused the boyfriend your aunt introduced. It turns out you''ve got a little man here!" He Qianqian didn''t move, still hiding under the quilt and not coming out. After glancing at He Qianqian, then at Lin Tian, the girl said with a playful laugh: "But it seems like you guys were playing quite a game here. If I heard correctly just now, there was another girl involved? Something about Mengting? Three people together? That''s even more liberated than me!" "Uhm, uhm..." Hearing this, Lin Tian felt awkward. After sweeping a glance at the two, the girl focused her eyes on Lin Tian''s embarrassed and shy face. Li Nian slowly stood up, walked over to Lin Tian, extended her fair, delicate fingers, and gently lifted his chin with a teasing tone, "What was that you were saying earlier? About making someone stay young forever? Why don''t you try it on me? If you really can, I might serve you too! Four people together, huh!" Saying this, the girl winked at Lin Feng, full of provocative flavor! "Uhm..." Lin Tian was at a loss for words. Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian swallowed hard! He now felt somewhat parched! Being teased like this by the girl, combined with the faint fragrance coming from her body, Lin Feng''s heart started to pound rapidly! He felt he had never been so nervous before! "This little fairy..." Lin Tian muttered under his breath, turning his head awkwardly. "What did you say?" It seemed Li Nian heard him; she extended her fingers slowly lifting Lin Tian''s chin, chuckling playfully. Saying this, Li Nian''s delicate hand slowly moved downwards, tracing circles on Lin Tian''s chest, and chuckled, "How about it? What do you think of my proposal? Four people together, huh! Hehe..." "Uhm, uhm..." Lin Tian was dumbstruck, his face slightly reddened. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Noticing Lin Tian''s flushed face, Li Nian chuckled, glanced at He Qianqian who was still hiding under the quilt, and then turned to look at Lin Tian: "Ah?" Lin Tian was taken aback. "I''m starting now," Li Nian said as she slowly began unbuttoning her white shirt. Li Nian moved very slowly, as though deliberately teasing, and unhurriedly unbuttoned the first button. Although Lin Tian didn''t want to seem eager, his gaze couldn''t help but drift over. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, Li Nian chuckled and slowly undid the second button, saying mischievously, "Here goes the second button!" "Gulp~!" Lin Tian couldn''t help but swallow. His gaze was fixed. "You''re quite lustful! But I like it!" Li Nian chuckled, then buttoned up again! Then, Li Nian walked around Lin Tian with her hands behind her back, sizing him up. Her look was akin to eyeing prey! Feeling uncomfortable under Li Nian''s inspecting gaze, Lin Tian instinctively covered his lower area. His demeanor appeared somewhat shy! This woman was too wild, a bit too much to handle! Chapter 193 The Stunningly Beautiful Face! Noticing Lin Tian''s moves, Li Nian snorted a laugh and said dismissively,"What''s so special? I''ve seen plenty of men. You''re no different. Want me to teach you a lesson?" After speaking, Li Nian''s gaze shifted to He Qianqian on the bed, a smile on her face. At that moment, He Qianqian couldn''t help but shiver slightly. "Come on, let me see your darling!" Glancing at He Qianqian again, Li Nian''s eyes twinkled as she deliberately said loudly. Hearing this, He Qianqian couldn''t hold back any longer, she threw off the quilt, sprang up, and said to Li Nian, "Cousin, have you had enough of your jokes?" "Oh? Finally got up? And now you''re snapping at me? I haven''t even mentioned you hiding a man! And to think there are three of you, who would have guessed!" Li Nian pouted. Hearing this, He Qianqian''s face turned bright red from embarrassment, not knowing what to say. Embarrassing! She felt utterly embarrassed. After a pause, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, who was still foolishly standing there, and scolded, "What are you still standing there for? Go put on some clothes!" "Oh!" Pouting, Lin Tian bent down and picked up the clothes from the floor. "Go to the bathroom!" He Qianqian said helplessly. Lin Tian didn''t know what to say and obediently ran to the bathroom. Upon reaching the bathroom, he immediately smelled a faint fragrance. It was the fragrance lingering from Li Nian. Closing the bathroom door, Lin Tian began to dress. While dressing, he could faintly hear the two girls talking. "Qianqian, I didn''t expect you to secretly keep a piece of fresh meat to yourself. Maybe you should let your sister have a taste!" "Go away! What are you even saying!" "I''m not saying anything, why the blush! Aren''t there three of you? Adding me makes four, right? Hehe!" Li Nian''s teasing voice came from outside. "Stop talking nonsense, go away!" He Qianqian sounded both impatient and shy. ... Listening to the two girls talking, Lin Tian finished dressing but didn''t rush out. Instead, he approached the mirror. Looking at his reflection in the mirror, Lin Tian took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled. Taking a deep breath, he looked at his reflection and chastised himself, "Lin Tian, oh Lin Tian, how could you lose your nerve just now! No, you can''t let a woman toy with you like that!" By this time, Lin Tian had come to terms with his dissatisfaction over how easily Li Nian had teased him without any resistance. How could he, a man with two women, appear so novice in front of another woman? This should not be! It was completely unacceptable! "Hmm, if she dares come over again, I''ll show her what I''m made of!" Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian murmured to himself. Lin Tian decided that if Li Nian dared to tease him again, he would play along; surely he wasn''t afraid of being at a disadvantage. Taking a deep breath and adjusting his spirits, Lin Tian opened the bathroom door and walked out. "Click!" With the sound of the door, Lin Tian opened the bathroom door. Lin Tian paused, took a deep breath, and then stepped out. Seeing Lin Tian come out, both He Qianqian and Li Nian, who had been talking, stopped and turned to look at him. Eyeing Lin Tian, Li Nian sized him up and said with a hint of disdain, "Kid, you don''t look like much, but your skills in charming women aren''t bad!" "Of course, who do you think I am!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, slightly dismissive. "Yo?" Eyeing him up and down with a hint of surprise, Li Nian looked taken aback. Lin Tian''s demeanor was vastly different from before. Just now, Lin Tian seemed like a novice who had never dealt with people, yet now he was acting like an old slick. Looking at Lin Tian somewhat astounded, Li Nian then teased: "Who are you trying to impress with that ''I''m the coolest dad around'' attitude? What can you actually do?" Li Nian''s words carried a hint of disdain. "I''ve got plenty of skills, do you want to try me?" Hearing this, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, glanced Lin Tian up and down, with his gaze lingering pointedly on her *****. That blatant stare spoke volumes. "Um..." Naturally, Li Nian understood what Lin Tian''s burning gaze implied. She couldn''t believe Lin Tian would dare to be so direct. Stunned for a moment, Li Nian frowned slightly and said contemptuously, "Didn''t you just say something about ''youth forever''? Come on, show me." "And then?" Lin Tian looked at her with a smile. He had been waiting for her to say this for a long time. "What do you mean, ''and then''?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a face full of astonishment. "What do you think? What did you just say earlier, about what you would do if I managed it?" Lin Tian grinned at her. Hearing this, Li Nian was startled. She suddenly remembered what she had said before. She had said that if Lin Tian really could do it, she would personally take care of him along with three others, including herself. Stunned for a moment, Li Nian scoffed and replied without thinking, "Sure, if you really can do it, how would I mind serving you?" "No regrets?" Lin Tian looked at her with twinkling eyes, full of mirth. "Of course not!" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian disapprovingly, her face expressing disdain: "Don''t speak too soon, try doing it first." Li Nian didn''t believe Lin Tian had the capability. Forever young? Fat chance! "Very well!" Hearing Li Nian''s words, Lin Tian nodded slightly, looking at her meaningfully, "I will make sure your wish is granted." S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Lin Tian!" Just as Lin Tian was thinking about how to make Li Nian obediently keep her promise, suddenly a furious voice came from beside Lin Tian. "Um..." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled and turned his head awkwardly towards He Qianqian. Done for, he had gotten too caught up and completely forgotten about He Qianqian. Glaring at Lin Tian, He Qianqian shouted angrily: Stay updated through My Virtual Library Empire "Can''t you be more reserved, always going on about women!" Having said that, He Qianqian then turned to Li Nian, expressing her dissatisfaction, "Cousin, stop causing trouble. I''ll handle this." "I''m not causing any trouble! This guy claims he can keep people forever young, so let him prove it. Start with me!" Li Nian said nonchalantly. As she spoke, Li Nian turned to Lin Tian, "Come on, show me what you can do." After speaking, Li Nian raised her hand, preparing to take off her mask. "Cousin you" Seeing Li Nian''s action, He Qianqian was alarmed. Noticing Li Nian''s movements, Lin Tian was also curious. He had always been curious why Li Nian wore a mask, and although Lin Tian had clairvoyance, he hadn''t had the time to find out why. Now seeing Li Nian actively removing her mask, Lin Tian immediately watched curiously. Under Lin Tian''s gaze, Li Nian slowly took off her mask. As Lin Tian had imagined, she was perfect. Immediately, an exquisitely beautiful face appeared! The mask continued to move downward! However, when Li Nian fully took off the mask, Lin Tian was taken aback. Utterly astonished! Chapter 194 Seductive! "Uh..." Lin Tian stared dully at Li Nian''s chin, his face full of astonishment.Li Nian''s face was very perfect, although not as pure as He Qianqian''s, but she had a charm that He Qianqian did not possess. However, this perfect face had a flaw on her chin, a mark like a burn scar on Li Nian''s chin. Noticing Lin Tian''s astonished face, Li Nian gave a bitter smile, stretching out her fair hand to gently caress her chin. After a moment of silence, Li Nian looked up at Lin Tian with a smile and said, "What do you think? Aren''t you the one who can preserve youth forever? Can you do anything about my face?" "..." Lin Tian stared back at Li Nian, still somewhat in disbelief. He really couldn''t fathom how such a flaw could mar this otherwise perfect face. He Qianqian seemed somewhat saddened as she said to Li Nian, "Alright, cousin, put the mask back on." "What''s the point of covering it now? You''ve all seen it already!" Li Nian seemed somewhat indifferent. Despite saying so, both He Qianqian and Lin Tian could see a hint of irritation in Li Nian''s heart. Touching her chin again, Li Nian fell silent for a while before shaking her head and finally putting the mask back on. After she put the mask back on, Li Nian looked up at Lin Tian and said discontentedly, "Kid, don''t talk big if you can''t deliver in the future!" By now, Lin Tian had recovered from his surprise, glanced at her mask and replied calmly, "Who says I can''t do it." "You''re guessing now, that I just can''t..." Li Nian paused halfway through her sentence, went silent for a moment, then looked at Lin Tian with astonishment and asked, "What did you say?" Your next read awaits at My Virtual Library Empire "I said I can do it!" Lin Tian replied, his face calm. "Stop kidding around!" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with some dissatisfaction, not liking the idea of him joking about Li Nian''s wound. "I said I can do it! Really!" Seeing that neither of them believed him, Lin Tian emphasized again to explain. "Really?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled face. "Really!" Lin Tian affirmed with a nod. Hearing Lin Tian''s affirmative response, Li Nian was stunned. After a pause, Li Nian laughed and said, "Don''t tell me you want me to do some kind of surgery, I''ve already had surgery." "No need for such trouble!" Lin Tian chuckled lightly, his face confident, "My method is very simple!" "Hmm?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled face. After giving her a glance, Lin Tian said with a giggle, "It''s no problem at all to heal your wound, just a matter of minutes." "Stop joking!" Li Nian said, disbelieving. Seeing that she didn''t believe him, Lin Tian didn''t say more and turned around to pour a glass of water. As he poured the water, with his back turned to them, Lin Tian had a thought. Following Lin Tian''s intent, a bottle of first-class Anti-aging Water was exchanged. With the Anti-aging Water in hand, he gently pried off the lid with his thumb and poured the contents of the bottle into the water. After the Anti-aging Water was completely mixed into the cup, Lin Tian turned around, holding the cup. The time it took to exchange the Anti-aging Water and put it into the cup was very short! In the eyes of Li Nian and He Qianqian, Lin Tian just normally poured a glass of water. Lin Tian came to Li Nian with a glass of water, holding it out and said with a grin, "Here, drink this and you''ll be cured!" Li Nian looked down at the water in Lin Tian''s cup and then back up at him, staring straight at Lin Tian, "Are you teasing me?" What is this supposed to be? Just a glass of perfectly normal boiled water, nothing out of the ordinary. Drink this and be healed? Do you think I''m a three-year-old child? Li Nian was quite disdainful. Noticing the disdain in Li Nian''s eyes, Lin Tian didn''t mind, smiling as he said, "I know you don''t believe it, but if you don''t believe it, why not give it a try? It''s not like I can poison you! If I''m lying, you can do whatever you want with me!" Li Nian''s gaze was locked tightly on Lin Tian, seeing that he was completely serious. Hesitating for a moment, Li Nian reached out and took the cup of water from Lin Tian''s hand. Holding a cup in her hand, Li Nian stared straight at Lin Tian: "You said if you can''t do it, you''ll listen to me, and I don''t ask for much, just one favor." "Okay!" Lin Tian nodded directly, looking at her indifferently, "Just don''t forget what you said." "Heh..." With a light chuckle, Li Nian gently pulled down her mask to reveal her small and rosy lips. Revealing her lips, Li Nian drank all the water from the cup in her hand. "Huh!" Li Nian let out a breath after downing the water in the cup and then handed it to Lin Tian with a smile, "All gone, it''s no different from ordinary water!" "Big difference!" Lin Tian said with a smile. "How so? It can''t possibly give me a whole new look!" Li Nian scoffed disdainfully and reached up to remove the mask from her face! While scoffing, Li Nian reached toward the scar on her face where the wound was. As her hand touched, Li Nian once again felt the familiar wound, the familiar unevenness. Feeling the touch in her hand, Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with dissatisfaction, "So what? Is this the change you mentioned? Can you be any more fake?" Lin Tian glanced at her chin and said nothing. He knew it was just that the Anti-aging Water hadn''t taken effect yet. When Li Nian took off her mask just now, He Qianqian was also staring at her nervously. Despite not quite believing that Lin Tian could really improve Li Nian''s wound, after getting to know him, Lin Tian had already accomplished many impossible things! So when Li Nian took off her mask, He Qianqian still held some expectation. Hope that a miracle would really happen. But seeing the way Li Nian took off her mask, disappointment flashed across He Qianqian''s face! "Sigh~!" He Qianqian sighed softly. How could she have really expected it to be possible? It was completely impossible. "Maybe I trust Lin Tian too much," He Qianqian thought to herself. Thinking this, He Qianqian''s gaze swept over Li Nian''s face again. This sweep by He Qianqian seemed very casual, just a quick glance! But as soon as her gaze shifted away, He Qianqian suddenly paused, and then quickly turned her head back, eyes wide, staring at Li Nian''s chin. "What the..." Staring at Li Nian''s chin, He Qianqian''s eyes widened in shock. "What?" Noticing He Qianqian''s reaction, Li Nian turned her head in confusion, then saw He Qianqian''s surprised expression. He Qianqian''s gaze was fixed tightly on her own chin! "What''s wrong?" Li Nian touched her chin with a puzzled face. With one touch, Li Nian''s eyes instantly widened. Smooth! Incredibly smooth to the touch! There was no longer the familiar feeling of pits and bumps, nor the wrinkled sensation. "This, this..." Li Nian was shocked. Startled for a moment, thinking of something, Li Nian quickly turned and rushed towards the bathroom. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Due to her speed, Li Nian almost fell. "Phew!" Arriving at the bathroom in quick strides, Li Nian hurried in. Standing before the bathroom mirror, Li Nian stared wide-eyed at the girl in the reflection. "This, this..." Staring at her chin, smooth as jade, Li Nian was shocked, unbelieving. As Li Nian ran into the bathroom, Lin Tian and He Qianqian followed. Standing outside the bathroom door, Lin Tian glanced at Li Nian''s shocked expression and said with a grin, "How is it?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Nian came to her senses, looking at Lin Tian in disbelief, "Is this for real?" "What do you think?" Lin Tian looked at her with a teasing smile. It was undeniable, with her chin healed, Li Nian presented a strikingly different impression. Chapter 195 Handsome Young Man, Pretty Please! 195Gazing at Li Nian''s seductive little face, Lin Tian was very tempted. It must be said, Li Nian really did give off that vixen vibe. Li Nian, stunned, touched her own chin, then turned to look in the mirror. It was true! All of this was real. "How, how is this possible?" Her hands constantly touching her chin, Li Nian looked unbelievingly at Lin Tian. Beside her, He Qianqian also wore a face full of surprise. Although somewhat expectant that Lin Tian could create another miracle, He Qianqian did not actually hold much hope in her heart! But what she never expected was that Lin Tian had actually managed to heal her cousin''s chin. Seeing the disbelief on the seductive face, Lin Tian swallowed, and teased, "How about that? Do you believe me now? Remember what you said?" Speaking to this point, Lin Tian paused, his gaze measuring Li Nian up and down with deep meaning, focusing particularly on Li Nian''s ample chest. Seeing Lin Tian''s lecherous look, Li Nian was taken aback. After a pause, Li Nian chuckled playfully, twisting her waist and walking towards Lin Tian with a flirty smile. Arriving in front of Lin Tian, Li Nian extended her slender fingers to gently hook Lin Tian''s chin, leaned her body slightly forward, and stared at him with a smile, "Four people, huh? I''m fine with it, but you should ask Qianqian!" Saying this, Li Nian playfully blinked, her rosy little mouth blowing a breath onto Lin Tian''s face. As Li Nian exhaled, Lin Tian''s nose caught a fragrant scent assailing his senses! A light, fresh fragrance. Looking at Li Nian''s tempting red lips and her seductive face full of allure, Lin Tian subconsciously swallowed. Damn! This little fairy! Lin Tian cursed inwardly, feeling his cheeks burning hot! Lin Tian still found Li Nian''s boldness a bit too much to handle. Catching a glimpse of Lin Tian''s slightly flushed face, Li Nian chuckled, her hand gently holding Lin Tian''s chin, her fingers slowly tracing across his cheek, teasingly said, "Oh? Blushing now?" Having said that, Li Nian turned to look at He Qianqian, winked, and giggled, "Your little man is quite cute, but a bit too pervy!" At that moment, an angry look crossed He Qianqian''s face as she fiercely pinched the soft area at Lin Tian''s waist. "Ah..." Lin Tian opened his mouth, wanting to yell, but dared not make a sound. "Haha..." Seeing Lin Tian''s pained expression, Li Nian laughed loudly, looking very pleased with herself. "Hmph!" Seeing Li Nian''s pleased look, Lin Tian muttered inwardly, "Just wait, someday I''ll have my way with you!" It could only be said that Li Nian gave men that kind of overpowering desire to conquer. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, guessing what he was thinking, Li Nian giggled, winked at Lin Tian, and teased, Stay tuned for updates on My Virtual Library Empire "What? Still thinking of making a move on me?" Having said that, Li Nian turned to look at He Qianqian and tattled, "Your man doesn''t seem very trustworthy!" "Lin Tian!" He Qianqian was truly angered. Furiously pinching the soft area at Lin Tian''s waist. This damn fool! Having her and Mengting wasn''t enough! He was still thinking about her cousin! Thinking about having three people serving him! That was too much! Lin Tian dared not resist, letting He Qianqian twist his waist, feeling waves of pain. "Ah~! I dare not anymore!" Lin Tian yelled in pain. This expression of pain was half real, half feigned. If she didn''t feign extra pain, wouldn''t that be courting death for herself? "Do you dare think about other women now!" He Qianqian held on to Lin Tian''s waist without letting go, said fiercely. "I don''t dare! I won''t dare anymore!" Lin Tian begged with a pained expression! "Really!" He Qianqian said, disbelieving. "Of course it''s true, I swear!" Lin Tian hurriedly assured. Seeing that Lin Tian''s attitude was acceptable, He Qianqian didn''t plan to say much more, snorted coldly, and let go of Lin Tian. Smiling mischievously while watching the two, Li Nian found it strange only after He Qianqian released Lin Tian: "What exactly is going on here?" sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What do you mean what''s going on?" Lin Tian, while rubbing the spot where He Qianqian had pinched him, asked with an annoyed face. "Here!" Li Nian touched her smooth little chin. "Don''t know!" Lin Tian glanced at her coldly. The squeezing by He Qianqian had also been partly Li Nian''s doing. "Tell me, oh, tell me and I''ll give you a kiss!" Seeing that Lin Tian remained silent, Li Nian''s beautiful eyes twinkled, then she looked at Lin Tian and laughingly said . "Really!" Lin Tian said with a hint of joy. "Lin Tian!" A voice filled with anger called out. Whoosh! A dark shadow came flying! "Smack!" Lin Tian felt his head being hit hard by a book. "Uh" Lin Tian looked up only to see He Qianqian holding a biology textbook, looking at him fiercely. "Uh" Lin Tian smiled awkwardly: "Just kidding, just kidding!" After saying that, Lin Tian acted foolishly and rubbed his own head. "Hmph!" He Qianqian snorted coldly, looking displeased. Lin Tian wore an awkward expression, not knowing what to say. At the same time, Lin Tian also wondered why he couldn''t control himself around Li Nian. Could it be that he really was a creature driven by his lower half? Lin Tian felt depressed. Seeing Lin Tian suffer once again, Li Nian giggled, looking somewhat triumphant: "Now you can talk, right?" "Talk about what? I don''t know!" Lin Tian said with an annoyed face. "Stingy! Really won''t tell?" Li Nian said with a teasing smile. "Whatever!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes at her and walked out of the bathroom into the room, sitting down at the edge of the bed. Seeing Lin Tian walk away, He Qianqian and Li Nian also followed. After glancing over the two, Lin Tian finally let his gaze rest on Li Nian''s face, smiling: "Your change was caused by my ''Potion of Eternal Youth'' of course!" Eternal Youth? Upon hearing this, Li Nian was stunned and then remembered something Lin Tian had mentioned before. The initial reason for Lin Tian mentioning eternal youth had resulted in her chin scar healing. Could it be, could it really be that Lin Tian could grant eternal youth? Shock! Upon thinking this, both Li Nian and He Qianqian felt a mix of shock and joy. Never underestimate a woman''s concern for her appearance, some women would even pay a price men can hardly imagine just for their looks . If there really was a way to attain eternal youth, it could drive most women crazy. The two girls were momentarily stunned. After the moment''s hesitation, all that was left in their hearts was surprise and happiness! If someone else told the two girls this, they certainly would think that person was insane! But the previous instance of Lin Tian miraculously healing Li Nian''s chin compelled the two girls to start believing in Lin Tian. After a moment of hesitation, Li Nian was the first to react, sitting down next to Lin Tian, grabbing his arms and swaying them coquettishly: "Handsome boy! Can you really grant eternal youth?" Chapter 196 You Are All Mine! "What do you think?" Lin Tian''s gaze reluctantly moved away from the pristine white above, as he raised his head and spoke with feigned arrogance!Lin Tian knew that now was the time to play hard to get. Things that came too easily were never valued. "Really?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a face full of surprise. "Of course it''s true!" Lin Tian said indifferently! "Then quickly give your sister some anti-aging water, will you!" As she spoke, Li Nian puckered her small mouth and blew a kiss to Lin Tian! Giggling as she looked at Lin Tian, her little face full of eagerness! Lin Tian turned his head, looked her up and down, and shook his index finger, gently saying, "NO!" "Why not!" Li Nian said, clearly annoyed. "Humph!" Lin Tian snorted coldly and turned his head away, ignoring her. This item couldn''t be given away without some benefit for him. Inside, Lin Tian was still thinking about how to get her into bed. Seeing that Lin Tian was ignoring her, Li Nian''s eyes flickered, then she grabbed Lin Tian''s arm and moved closer to him! As Li Nian moved, her ample breasts pressed against Lin Tian''s arm. With her body pressed tightly against Lin Tian, Li Nian laughed playfully, "At most, I''ll take a loss, and the four of us will take care of you!" "Gulp!" Lin Tian couldn''t help but swallow his saliva. As Li Nian moved closer, a faint scent of woman drifted into his nostrils, and at the same time, his right arm felt a softness, and instantly, Lin Tian was intoxicated. He was on fire! Lin Tian felt as if he were ablaze. Tensed up, Lin Tian suddenly felt a tingling sensation down below. Uh... Lin Tian looked down at himself, his face speechless! Damn, bro, you''re really letting the team down, getting excited so soon? "Snap!" While Lin Tian was looking down at his crotch, he suddenly felt a hard slap on his head. Lin Tian looked up in astonishment to see He Qianqian looking at him with a frosty expression. "Uh..." Lin Tian said, embarrassed. After giving Lin Tian a fierce glare, He Qianqian then turned to Li Nian and complained: "Cousin, can you please stop causing trouble not." "Alright, alright, OK!" Seeing that He Qianqian was displeased, Li Nian giggled and stood up. Seeing Li Nian letting go of Lin Tian, He Qianqian, holding a biology textbook, glared at Lin Tian and demanded, "Spill it, what exactly is going on!" "And you hit me, I won''t tell!" Seeing He Qianqian''s fierce look, Lin Tian muttered softly, lowering his head slightly. "What did you say?" He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian. "Nothing?" Lin Tian said with an awkward smile. He didn''t dare talk back, especially since he did feel he''d gone a bit too far. "Speak up!" He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian, dissatisfied. The news of eternal youth had excited her, but Lin Tian''s unreformable lustfulness truly infuriated her. Seeing that He Qianqian was really getting angry, Lin Tian had no choice but to speak honestly, "Didn''t I say before that I could make a woman''s youth last forever? Now I can!" "Really?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, astonished. "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded repeatedly. "How did you manage it?" After a pause, He Qianqian asked curiously. "Well..." Lin Tian grinned, stood up, tossed his hair, and said somewhat coolly, "Naturally, because your husband here is awesome!" "Uh..." Watching Lin Tian show off, the two girls stared, dumbfounded. After a moment of silence, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, speechless, "Lin Tian, you really shouldn''t try to be funny not!" While Li Nian giggled as she looked at Lin Tian, then turned to He Qianqian, "He''s quite humorous!" Hearing the comments from the two girls, Lin Tian was speechless. Doesn''t anyone notice my handsome look? That''s not the point! Lin Tian was truly speechless! Frustrated for a moment, Lin Tian could only look at He Qianqian helplessly and say: "You know, I have some special abilities, that''s how I managed it." "Special abilities?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian strangely. Enjoy new adventures from My Virtual Library Empire Seeing Li Nian''s puzzled expression, Lin Tian explained, "You could think of it as magic or a genius''s abilities!" So far, Lin Tian hadn''t discovered any other superpowered individuals, which made him feel somewhat relieved! Telling others about his superpowers wasn''t really a big deal! As long as it doesn''t become common knowledge! Moreover, superpowers were not the most important secret for Lin Tian; his most important secret was the Superpower Watch from the future! This secret Lin Tian planned to tell no one! "Is it superpower?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Nian''s eyes widened, curious. "It''s some special abilities! You could say it''s a superpower!" Lin Tian explained. "What kind of abilities?" Li Nian asked, eyes wide with curiosity. "Like, being a bit stronger and stuff!" Lin Tian didn''t elaborate, not wanting to waste words. "Can you perform it?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a curious expression on her face. "Didn''t I just perform?" Lin Tian chuckled. "That wasn''t a performance, you..." Speaking thus, Li Nian suddenly paused. She subconsciously touched her chin. Stroking her smooth chin, Li Nian looked at Lin Tian in astonishment, "Is this your ability?" Smiling broadly at her, Lin Tian didn''t say a word. "Can you make people stay young forever?" Upon hearing this, He Qianqian also couldn''t contain herself. "Yes, but my ability isn''t there yet. Right now, I can only maintain a youthful appearance for several decades, but in the future, it will certainly be even more incredible!" Lin Tian didn''t promise too much. "Really?" Li Nian stared at Lin Tian with wide eyes. Lin Tian rolled his eyes at her, and, feeling too lazy to reply, thought, ''Isn''t that obvious!'' Seeing that Lin Tian was ignoring her, Li Nian snickered, moved closer, took his hands, and shook Lin Tian''s arm coquettishly, saying, "Come on, just try it for big sister!" As Li Nian shook his arm, Lin Tian felt his arm brush against something soft from time to time. Truly... what a joy! "How is it?" Seeing Lin Tian''s blissful expression, Li Nian giggled and then moved closer, whispering, "I''ll give you some perks too!" "Perks? What perks?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian''s imagination started running wild. "What are you guys doing!" Seeing the two looking as if they were up to no good, He Qianqian couldn''t help but get annoyed. "Uh..." Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian with an embarrassed expression. Meanwhile, he inwardly lamented, ''Why does He Qianqian have to be here now? If she weren''t here, Lin Tian would have taken care of Li Nian long ago.'' Despite feeling peeved, Lin Tian dared not say a word. Seeing Lin Tian becoming a bit more subdued, He Qianqian snorted coldly, "So what are you getting at now? Can one stay eternally young in Qing Village?" Lin Tian was stunned for a moment, but then quickly caught on and looked at He Qianqian seriously, "Didn''t you say before that as long as I can make you stay young forever, you would agree to be with Mengting? Now, I''ve achieved it! So from now on, both you and Mengting are my wives!" "What are you talking about, you just said you can only maintain it for several decades! That''s still a long way off!" He Qianqian was stunned for a second, and then argued back. "..." Lin Tian was speechless. Staring at He Qianqian, he said forcefully, "How many decades does a person have in life? Besides, my ability will improve. Anyway, I don''t care, I take it as you agreed!" "Why are you like this!" He Qianqian complained. "I am like this! Hmph, if you''re upset, I''ll take care of you right now. You decide!" Lin Tian glared at He Qianqian coldly. Sometimes a man needs to be firm when it''s time to be firm. He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian speechlessly, knowing Lin Tian well enough to realize he might actually do what he said. She even might have preferred it that way, judging from the way he was ogling her cousin. Lin Tian would probably take advantage of Li Nian too. And if it really did happen, Lin Tian would most likely act on it. Looking at Lin Tian with a speechless expression, He Qianqian could only fall silent. Seeing He Qianqian fall silent, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and pressed, "How about it? I guess I''ve met the condition, right?" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian and turned her head away, ignoring him. "Don''t push me!" Seeing that He Qianqian was ignoring him, Lin Tian slowly walked over. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, He Qianqian, feeling speechless, could only look at him resignedly, "Alright, alright, you win, okay!" "So that means the condition is met, you agree to be with Mengting and me together? You''re both my wives now?" Lin Tian''s tense expression immediately turned into a snicker. Looking at Lin Tian speechlessly, He Qianqian wanted to disagree but feared that Lin Tian might act out, so she reluctantly nodded her head. Seeing He Qianqian nod, Lin Tian clapped his hands excitedly. Done deal! Though He Qianqian was not very willing, she had mostly come around. Over time, the three of them being together would naturally become a habit. "It seems that pushing a bit just now was the right move!" Lin Tian thought, somewhat smugly. The reason Lin Tian did this was because he understood He Qianqian, knowing she would forgive him even if he actually went ahead with his threats. It was because he understood that he dared to take this step. Otherwise, acting impulsively and forcing things would have been disastrous. "Ding!" Just as Lin Tian was pondering, suddenly a synthesized electronic voice sounded in his mind. Hearing this synthesized voice, Lin Tian looked surprised. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Slightly stunned, Lin Tian focused a small part of his attention on the Sea of Consciousness. As Lin Tian focused on the Sea of Consciousness, an electronic voice rang out in his mind: "Task: Fulfill He Qianqian''s wish, helping her stay young forever has been completed. Task reward: one Supernatural Point." "Completed?" Hearing this task notification, Lin Tian was stunned. Lin Tian never expected to get a task notification at this time. According to the information, he hadn''t completed the task. After all, it stated eternal youth, and his Anti-aging Water definitely didn''t qualify as true eternal youth. So what was going on? Was it because He Qianqian already believed it, or did she consider this as enough for eternal youth? Lin Tian pondered deeply. "What''s wrong?" Seeing Lin Tian spaced out, He Qianqian looked at him quizzically. "Ah? Nothing!" Lin Tian was stunned for a moment, then snapped back to reality. He waved his hand off! Chapter 197 Even though he said this, seeing He Qianqian still staring strangely at himself, Lin Tian chuckled foolishly:"Maybe it''s because I''ve gotten older, I tend to space out!" "Forget it, I can''t be bothered with you!" Sensing Lin Tian''s perfunctory response, He Qianqian rolled her eyes at him, then curiously asked Lin Tian: "Can you really make someone young? How do you do it?" He Qianqian''s pretty face showed some anticipation! Beautiful! To remain forever young is, perhaps, every woman''s wish. Seeing the slightly eager look in He Qianqian''s eyes, Lin Tian grinned. Lin Tian didn''t plan to get in any trouble. In He Qianqian''s expectant gaze, he turned to the table and picked up a kettle to pour some water. Seeing Lin Tian''s action, both girls guessed what Lin Tian was about to do and curiously followed up. They were all curious about how Lin Tian would make a cup of boiled water preserve youth forever. Lin Tian was indifferent to the girls'' staring and did not pause in his movements. As he poured water from the kettle into the cup, Lin Tian covered the mouth of the cup with his right hand, his thoughts shifting. As Lin Tian''s thoughts moved, a stream of Anti-Aging Water imperceptibly entered the cup. This time, Lin Tian directly exchanged Anti-Aging Water and did not exchange the outer glass bottle. The girls completely missed Lin Tian''s subtle movement. After adding the Anti-Aging Water, Lin Tian swirled the cup in his hand and handed it to He Qianqian with a smile: "Drink it." "Is that all?" He Qianqian took the cup with a curious face! The water in the cup was very clear, not different from ordinary water! And He Qianqian was certain, as she didn''t even blink just now, that it was just a cup of ordinary boiled water. After hesitating for a moment, He Qianqian curiously looked at Lin Tian, "Is that all?" "Exactly!" Lin Tian nodded with a smile: "After drinking this cup of water, you''ll revert to your most beautiful state and stay that way for ten years!" "Really?" Though mostly convinced, He Qianqian still reflexively questioned, looking at the water in the cup. "Of course, just try it and you''ll know!" Lin Tian explained cheerily. Looking at Lin Tian, He Qianqian closed her eyes, tilted her head back, and drank the water from the cup in one gulp. After drinking, He Qianqian didn''t immediately open her eyes, she savored the moment before finally opening them, then she turned to Li Nian, "Cousin, do you see any changes?" Li Nian''s gaze was intently fixed on He Qianqian, observing her face for a moment before hesitantly speaking: "It seems there''s no change." Hearing this, He Qianqian turned her gaze back to Lin Tian. Seeing He Qianqian''s puzzled expression, Lin Tian smiled without speaking, glanced at Li Nian, and chuckled, "Look again." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Nian turned her head once more and stared earnestly at He Qianqian''s face. After a moment, Li Nian uncertainly said, "Your face seems to have become more rosy, and your skin appears improved too." "Really?" Upon hearing Li Nian''s words, He Qianqian brightened and immediately rushed to the bathroom. Arriving in front of the bathroom mirror, He Qianqian leaned forward and closely examined her own cheeks. "It seems, it does look a bit more rosy?" After a long look, He Qianqian hesitantly said. He Qianqian indeed felt that her complexion seemed more rosy, giving off a subtle rosy shade. However, the change wasn''t very noticeable, so He Qianqian wasn''t quite sure. By this time, Lin Tian also followed her to the entrance of the bathroom, looking at He Qianqian he said with a smile: "Because your skin has always been good, the change isn''t very noticeable. If it were an old lady, it would be extremely obvious!" What Lin Tian said was the truth; the Anti-Aging Water only returned the person to their youngest and most beautiful state. Although He Qianqian was already 27, her skin was very good and she had no spots on her face, so the changes weren''t very noticeable. "Huh?" Suddenly, He Qianqian exclaimed in surprise. Seeming to notice changes, He Qianqian seriously looked at the corners of her mouth. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He Qianqian remembered that she originally had a slight blemish, a red spot, at the corner of her mouth. And now the red spot had vanished. Did it really work? Feeling this scene, He Qianqian completely believed Lin Tian. While He Qianqian was looking in the mirror, Li Nian also stood at the bathroom door, looking at her own appearance through the bathroom mirror. Initially, her main focus was on her chin, but when she took a serious look, she found that her reflection seemed much younger than before. Touching her own face, Li Nian looked amazed. After hesitating for a while, Li Nian turned her head to look at Lin Tian, with a flash of eagerness in her eyes. Noticing Li Nian''s look, Lin Tian responded by blinking and grinning, seemingly hinting at something! Seeing the smile on Lin Tian''s face, Li Nian moved closer and cooed, "Hey, Lin Tian, can you get me another cup of that water?" "Water? There''s plenty of it, help yourself!" Lin Tian played dumb. "What are you saying? I want that one!" Li Nian said, somewhat annoyed. "Which one do you want? Don''t make me misunderstand!" Lin Tian teased her with a cheeky look. As he spoke, Lin Tian''s gaze roamed over Li Nian''s body, lingering on her full breasts! "You''re so lecherous despite being young! You''re asking for trouble!" Li Nian snapped angrily. "Oh? Want to hit me? Come on then!" Lin Tian chuckled. "What are you guys doing!" During Lin Tian''s playful banter, He Qianqian had finished checking herself and turned around. Seeing the two of them, He Qianqian sighed in resignation. Taking a deep breath, He Qianqian was quite annoyed! She had already made up her mind to keep the two apart. Her cousin was not a settled person by nature, and Lin Tian was insufferably lecherous. Leaving the two of them alone together would be like a spark meeting gunpowder, wouldn''t it? When He Qianqian spoke up, Li Nian looked up at He Qianqian with a pout, saying discontentedly, "Your boyfriend is too stingy, not letting me have another cup of water. So annoying!" "What? You think this is tap water? It was hard enough to make these two cups!" Lin Tian retorted discontentedly. "It''s not like you look tired!" Li Nian pouted unhappily. "My tiredness is not something you can understand!" Lin Tian shot back immediately. Lin Tian didn''t want to easily produce more Anti-aging Water, as it cost him Supernatural Points. Stay connected via My Virtual Library Empire Time passed as the three of them chatted, with Lin Tian and Li Nian occasionally bickering. As time slowly passed, it was almost 10 PM. Lin Tian was also planning to head back soon. Initially, Lin Tian had hoped to get intimate with He Qianqian. But with Li Nian around, that definitely wasn''t happening. Pulling out his phone, he checked the time and discovered it was getting late! Lin Tian looked up at the two and said, "It''s getting late, I should head back now." "Why go back? Let''s sleep together!" As she spoke, Li Nian teasingly stuck out her tongue and circled it around her luscious lips, giving Lin Tian a seductive wink! Chapter 198 Kiss Me! Seeing Li Nian''s seductive look, Lin Tian swallowed hard and glanced at He Qianqian beside him with a wry smile."I don''t have a problem, but conditions don''t allow it!" "What nonsense are you talking about? Get out of here!" As soon as Lin Tian finished speaking, He Qianqian angrily smacked him on the head with a textbook. This heartless guy, does he really think about being served by both his cousin and me? Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Too much! "Uh" Lin Tian touched his head, looking embarrassed. When Lin Tian had made that earlier comment, he had held a sliver of hope that He Qianqian would agree, but it seemed he had been daydreaming. With a helpless shrug, Lin Tian glanced at the two girls and stood up, saying, "Well, I''m off then!" "Off where? I''m getting hungry. Let''s go have some late-night snacks!" Seeing Lin Tian actually about to leave, Li Nian suddenly spoke up. Li Nian said this because, on one hand, she was indeed hungry, and on the other hand, she still wanted Lin Tian to make her another glass of that "Anti-aging Water." She was somewhat unwilling to just let him go like that. "Late-night snacks?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled. He wasn''t very hungry, but he thought a little outing wouldn''t hurt. With that thought, Lin Tian immediately said, "It''s all the same to me, we''ll have to see if He Qianqian is up for it." Seeing that both seemed tempted by the idea, He Qianqian hesitated for a moment and then said, "Alright, let''s go, but we need to return early." He Qianqian had classes the next day and she usually followed a very regular routine, going to sleep at a set time if there was nothing else to do. "Okay, then let''s get going!" When He Qianqian agreed, Li Nian giggled, wrapping her arms around Lin Tian''s. She pressed her body tightly against Lin Tian, looking very intimate! "Cousin!" Seeing Li Nian''s affectionate gesture, He Qianqian said discontentedly. "Ugh! Petty!" Noticing He Qianqian''s dissatisfied expression, Li Nian pursed her lips and let go of Lin Tian''s arm. As Li Nian''s hand released him, a hint of disappointment flashed across Lin Tian''s face. Just now, it felt pretty awesome. He had even fantasized about being flanked by both women. "Hmph!" He Qianqian huffed. "Okay, let''s go, let''s go!" At this moment, Li Nian cheerfully tried to smooth things over. As they left He Qianqian''s room, she made sure nobody was outside before letting Lin Tian out, to avoid suspicion. Even after they stepped out of the dorm, He Qianqian made Lin Tian keep his distance on campus out of caution. Many people on campus knew He Qianqian and Lin Tian, and seeing them too close could give the wrong impression, especially since it was still evening and there were people around. Once they reached the street outside the school gates, Lin Tian relaxed a lot, and despite He Qianqian''s resistance, he just took her hand. The three then hailed a taxi to a nearby food stall. The stall was sparsely populated, with just a few patrons scattered about. They sat down and started ordering food. There wasn''t much to choose for late-night snacks, just stir-fried snails and some cold dishes. The three ate and chatted, with Li Nian doing most of the talking, and what she talked about the most was the Anti-aging Water. She still couldn''t resign herself to just letting Lin Tian get away. But Lin Tian was determined not to yield the Anti-aging Water so easily. He had already given her one bottle, which was worth a Superpower Point. So no matter how subtly Li Nian hinted, mocked, or tried to provoke him, Lin Tian remained unfazed. He just kept eating snails and replied with noncommittal answers. Seeing her efforts in vain as Lin Tian remained indifferent, Li Nian became a bit irritated and mouthed: "Ugh! Boring!" "You''re just wasting your time!" Lin Tian watched Li Nian with a mischievous smile. Picking up a snail, he sucked lightly, then bit into it, extracting the flesh inside. He really liked this kind of stir-fried snail, especially enjoying the tangy and spicy taste that burst on his tongue. Of course, Lin Tian liked the stir-fried snails he made even more. Ever since he had acquired the level-one cooking superpower, Lin Tian would sometimes cook, but he was quite lazy, preferring not to bother even if the dish someone else made wasn''t very tasty. Seeing how Lin Tian continued to enjoy his food nonchalantly after all her talking, Li Nian glared at him in annoyance and then reached out to pick up a snail and suck the juice and flesh out together. After a few chews, she shook her head in disappointment: "The taste is far from as good. I really miss the stir-fried snails your mom makes!" Li Nian said, looking up at He Qianqian. "That''s true! My mom''s stir-fried snails are extraordinary!" He Qianqian laughed as she picked up a piece of dried tofu. "Stop it, I''m going to drool just thinking about it!" The memory of He Qianqian''s mom''s stir-fried snails made Li Nian instantly lose her appetite compared to what they were eating. "Is it really that delicious?" After glancing at the two girls, Lin Tian asked, a bit puzzled. Lin Tian was not aware of He Qianqian''s mom''s level of skill, but it was true that the two girls hadn''t really enjoyed the stall''s stir-fried snails. "You wouldn''t know that heavenly delight since you''ve never tried it!" Li Nian gave Lin Tian a dismissive look. "Heavenly delight?" Lin Tian laughed upon hearing this. Wiping his hands with a napkin from the table, he pointed to himself: "Don''t talk about heavenly delights in front of me!" "What, you think you''re a chef or something!" Li Nian said with disdain. Lin Tian just smiled, his expression serene. A chef? That title isn''t enough to describe me anymore. But Lin Tian didn''t say anything more. Continuing would mean having to show his skills. Lin Tian was usually unwilling to cook for himself, and he definitely didn''t want to start cooking now. Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t reply, Li Nian thought he was admitting defeat. Then she looked disdainfully at him: "Aren''t you all that? Then show me!" Also, didn''t you say you have some so-called superpower? I haven''t seen you exhibit any special skills! Pfft!" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with contempt. Li Nian was somewhat irked by Lin Tian''s apparent indifference; she''d been going on about the Anti-aging Water for quite some time, but the guy seemed totally unmoved. It was only natural that she harbored some resentment towards him. As for Li Nian''s resentful and sarcastic words, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered to deal with them. He picked up a river snail and sucked on it again before turning his head to look at her with a smile: "I can cook, no problem, but what''s my reward? How about a kiss from you?" "Pervert!" Hearing Lin Tian''s somewhat frivolous words, Li Nian was taken aback and then angrily retorted: "Fine, if you can do it, I''ll kiss you! But what if you can''t?" Seeing Li Nian take the bet seriously, Lin Tian was momentarily stunned. Lin Tian hesitated. A kiss from Li Nian didn''t seem very reliable. With He Qianqian here, even if Li Nian dared to kiss him, Lin Tian wouldn''t dare to accept it. So, if Lin Tian won, he might end up with nothing, but losing wouldn''t be so simple for him. Not a good deal! Not a good deal! How could this be a good deal? Variety of thoughts flashed through his mind; then Lin Tian ignored Li Nian and continued to eat his river snails. Seeing Lin Tian suddenly lose his nerve and shy away from the challenge, Li Nian stared at him with even more disdain: "What''s the matter? Lost your courage? Where did that tone go? I thought you were so cool! Honestly! If you don''t have the sunshine, then don''t outshine!" Curling his lips, Lin Tian didn''t utter a word, his expression seemed somewhat indifferent. Noticing Lin Tian''s expression, Li Nian was somewhat displeased as she spoke: "What? Still not convinced? Then show me! If you pull it off, I promise I''ll keep my word and give you a kiss!" After speaking, Li Nian pursed her tempting red lips! Looking at Li Nian''s cherry-like little mouth, Lin Tian really wanted to take a bite! To show off or not to show off? As Lin Tian was hesitating, all of a sudden, he paused! An electronic synthesized voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind. "Task: Fulfill Li Nian''s wish by making the stir-fried river snails the way she remembers them from outside! Reward upon completion: one Superpower Point. Note: This task must be completed within fifteen minutes. Failure to complete within the assigned time is deemed as failure." Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire "A task notification?" Lin Tian was astonished. At this moment, Li Nian still didn''t want to let Lin Tian off the hook, looking at him with a mocking tone, she said, "Kid, if you''re not capable, then don''t brag! You" Having recovered his senses, Lin Tian cut her off directly, looking at her earnestly: "I can do it!" "What?" Li Nian was startled, not understanding what Lin Tian meant. "Didn''t you say you wanted to eat the version your mom makes? I''ll do it for you! But remember what you promised, your kiss!" Saying that, Lin Tian stood up, patted Li Nian on the shoulder, and then walked towards the owner of the food stall. "This" Seeing Lin Tian suddenly walk away, Li Nian was dumbfounded, somewhat unable to understand what was happening. The change in Lin Tian was too abrupt. The sudden shift in Lin Tian''s attitude also caught He Qianqian by surprise. She found it rather confusing as well. However, one thing was certain for both girls: Lin Tian had agreed to stir-fry the river snails and had boldly claimed he could replicate the same flavor as He Qianqian''s mother. Thinking of this, they both turned their heads to look at Lin Tian. By that time, Lin Tian had already negotiated with the owner. The owner had agreed! Watching Lin Tian busily tossing and turning the river snails in the wok, Li Nian looked dumbfounded for a moment before turning to He Qianqian with a puzzled expression, "Is he good at cooking?" He Qianqian was also somewhat bewildered, hesitantly replying: "He should know how to cook, but I haven''t heard that he''s particularly skilled!" He Qianqian had never eaten anything cooked by Lin Tian herself, so she wasn''t very sure. "He couldn''t possibly replicate the same flavor as your mom, could he?" Li Nian said, looking doubtfully at He Qianqian while watching the busy Lin Tian. At this point, Li Nian was truly skeptical. After all, Lin Tian''s Anti-aging Water had left too much of an impression on her. What if there was a miracle? "It shouldn''t be possible. Even if the cooking is really good, flavors differ from person to person, and he hasn''t even tasted my mom''s stir-fried river snails." After some thought, He Qianqian shook her head. "That''s true!" Li Nian nodded, reassured by He Qianqian''s words. However, what they didn''t know was that when Lin Tian stood up and patted Li Nian''s shoulder, he had already activated his cooking superpower and memorized the perfect flavor of the stir-fried river snails from Li Nian''s memory. As Lin Tian stirred the river snails, wisps of white aura drifted from his body into the snails in the wok. Gradually, a fragrant aroma began to fill the air! Chapter 199 - Come! Hit Here! ```"Swoosh~!" Lin Tianyi held a wok in one hand and a spatula in the other, ceaselessly stirring. Lin Tian''s expression was serious, and his whole demeanor was focused, as though he was dealing with something very solemn. As Lin Tian stirred, strands of white, smoke-like substance that others couldn''t see began to drift from his body! This white smoke slowly rose from Lin Tian and floated towards the black snails in the pot. Eventually, it all entered into the snails. Seeing how focused Lin Tian was, Li Nian turned to He Qianqian and said hesitantly, "He seems to be taking this very seriously. He''s not really trying to recreate the taste just like your mom''s cooking, is he?" "How could that be!" He Qianqian shook her head immediately, glanced at Lin Tian, and laughed as she said: "The snails were already prepared by the boss, now they''re just being heated up a bit. No matter how they''re cooked, they''ll have the same flavor." "That''s true!" After thinking about it, Li Nian nodded. The snails were already prepared, so no matter what Lin Tian did, the taste wouldn''t differ much. "Just wait and see, we''ll know soon," He Qianqian said with a smile while watching Lin Tian earnestly stirring the snails. Five to six minutes later, Lin Tian brought a plate of snails over to the two girls. Standing in front of the two girls, Lin Tian placed the snails on the table, bowed slightly, gestured with his hand, and said with a grin, "Please, enjoy!" After a glance at Lin Tian, and then at the snails on the table, Li Nian looked up at Lin Tian: "These are the snails you cooked?" "Of course!" Lin Tian replied with a beaming smile. "You said you''d cook them with the same taste as Qianqian''s mom?" Li Nian asked again. "Yes!" Lin Tian nodded slightly. "What if you can''t manage it?" Li Nian gazed intently at Lin Tian. She still remembered Lin Tian''s promise of Anti-aging Water. Knowing what Li Nian meant, Lin Tian laughingly said: "I know what you mean. Don''t worry, if it''s not the same, I''ll give you the Anti-aging Water!" "You said it yourself!" A glint of joy flashed in Li Nian''s eyes. "Come on, eat! You talk too much!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes at her. "Hehe..." Li Nian smiled slightly smugly, then picked up a piece of snail with her chopsticks and sucked it into her mouth. With one suck, all the broth inside entered her mouth. The rich broth spread over her taste buds, and in an instant, a familiar taste permeated her mouth. "This..." Feeling the familiar taste in her mouth, Li Nian was stunned, and her smile froze on her face. "What''s wrong?" Seeing Li Nian space out, He Qianqian turned her head curiously to look at her. At the sound of He Qianqian''s voice, Li Nian came back to her senses, turned to her, and said, "You taste it!" As she said this, disbelief still lingered on Li Nian''s face. "What? Could it really taste just like my mom''s cooking!" Seeing Li Nian''s expression, He Qianqian joked. As she spoke, He Qianqian also picked up a piece of snail with her chopsticks. Holding the snail, He Qianqian loosened her grip, sucked it into her mouth, and with one suck. Immediately, a familiar taste spread in her mouth. "This..." He Qianqian was stunned, turned her head to Lin Tian with a shocked expression, and asked, "How come?" Watching the two girls'' puzzled expressions, Lin Tian chortled and said leisurely: "Surprised, aren''t you?" "Have you... have you eaten my mom''s cooked snails?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian in amazement. "No!" Lin Tian shook his head with a grin. "Then how did you..." He Qianqian continued to stare in astonishment. "I have superpowers, didn''t I say so!" Lin Tian grinned. Glancing at Li Nian who looked somewhat skeptical, Lin Tian blinked and laughed mischievously, "What about the kiss you promised?" Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Nian snapped out of it and started to size up Lin Tian as if he were an incredibly rare treasure! After taking a good look, Li Nian, filled with curiosity, asked Lin Tian: "So what other tricks have you not pulled out yet?" As she said this, Li Nian''s eyes sparkled with eagerness. What a gem! This guy is practically a treasure! Li Nian thought Lin Tian was an absolute gem. Lin Tian was somewhat startled by Li Nian''s fervent gaze. After a moment, he laughed awkwardly and said: "That''s it, just a bit of strength, then the Anti-aging Water, and cooking skills!" He certainly didn''t want to be pestered by a woman all the time, even though she was a beauty. "Really?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a skeptical face, doubting his words. "Of course it''s true!" Lin Tian quickly nodded and, seeing Li Nian still not letting it go, his eyes shifted as he quickly changed the subject, winking at her teasingly and smiling, "What about that kiss you promised?" Distracted by Lin Tian''s deflection, Li Nian temporarily forgot to keep questioning him, but after glancing at He Qianqian, she raised her eyebrows smugly and said: "Then you have to ask Qianqian!" "Uh..." Lin Tian''s gaze shifted, and then he saw He Qianqian staring at him with wide eyes! Lin Tian shrank his neck, deciding it was better to not ask He Qianqian. "As expected, good thing there are mission rewards, otherwise it would have been all for nothing," Lin Tian''s expression was somewhat helpless! He had anticipated this outcome. If it weren''t for the mission, he really wouldn''t have bothered cooking. Experience more content on My Virtual Library Empire Thinking of the mission, a strange look flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes as he mused: "Why hasn''t the mission prompt sounded yet? Could this still not be considered completing the mission?" "Ding!" Just as Lin Tian was thinking this, suddenly, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his Sea of Consciousness. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian diverted most of his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness. As his consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, an electronic synthesized voice resounded once more: ``` Chapter 199 Come! Hit Here! _2 "Task of fulfilling Li Nian''s wish to make her ideal stir-fried river snails has been completed, reward of one Supernatural Point is granted."As the voice echoed, a drop-shaped Supernatural Point of golden color slowly seeped out from the superpower menu. As soon as the golden Supernatural Point emerged, it floated towards the sky of the Sea of Consciousness and eventually hung there. Looking up at the sky of the Sea of Consciousness, many golden Supernatural Points were densely suspended there at that time. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire "Another four drops!" Lin Tian thought to himself after scanning the floating Supernatural Points overhead. Originally, Lin Tian had a total of fourteen Supernatural Points, he spent ten to create a new superpower, then two on Anti-aging Water, and gained two more by completing the tasks for He Qianqian and Li Nian. The addition and subtraction equaled exactly four drops. "What''s going on, I''m talking to you!" Just as Lin Tian''s consciousness was mostly immersed in the Sea of Consciousness, a dissatisfied voice suddenly rang in his ear. "Huh?" Lin Tian was startled and came to his senses with a glance. With a glance, Lin Tian immediately saw Li Nian looking at him angrily. Noticing that Lin Tian had finally snapped out of it, Li Nian said annoyed, "You can get distracted when I''m talking to you, am I that unattractive?" "No, what were you saying..." "You..." Half an hour later, the three of them settled the bill and left the food stall. Getting up to leave the stall, Lin Tian turned to look at the two girls and asked, "Should we take a walk, or go back?" "Let''s walk, we just ate!" Li Nian said directly. "Yeah!" He Qianqian stroked her hair and nodded gently. Seeing that neither girl had any objections, Lin Tian had none either, and the three of them began to stroll along the sidewalk. "Lin Tian, give me another bottle of Anti-aging Water!" On the sidewalk, Li Nian clung to Lin Tian''s arm and leaned her head towards him! Lin Tian glanced at Li Nian, who was clinging to his arm, then turned his head to look at He Qianqian. Seeing Lin Tian glance her way, He Qianqian gave him a stern look. Immediately, Lin Tian replied with an innocent look. He Qianqian shook her head helplessly and didn''t say anything. She understood her cousin''s personality well, and arguing would be futile, so He Qianqian couldn''t be bothered to speak up. Seeing He Qianqian''s tacit approval, Lin Tian was somewhat surprised, but he did not ask Li Nian to let go. After all, having a beautiful girl clinging to him was always a pleasure, wasn''t it? "Hey, I''m talking to you!" Seeing Lin Tian space out again, Li Nian said with dissatisfaction. "Huh?" Lin Tian came back to reality, and then said, "No way!" "Why not!" Li Nian asked angrily. "I''ve said it, Anti-aging Water isn''t something I can give away easily, it really drains my energy. When I''m better, I''ll think of you first, especially since you are Qianqian''s sister, right!" Lin Tian said with a chuckle. Of course, all these were just to hoodwink Li Nian, Lin Tian was just a bit pained by the thought of spending Supernatural Points. "Bah! Liar!" Li Nian didn''t believe Lin Tian''s words at all. "I''m not lying, I''m serious!" Lin Tian looked genuinely innocent. "Don''t want to deal with you! Pervert!" Li Nian looked dismissive, let go of his arm and turned her head away, ignoring Lin Tian. Watching Li Nian''s hand leaving his arm, a hint of regret flickered across Lin Tian''s face. It had been quite enjoyable a moment ago. However, despite feeling a bit reluctant, Lin Tian said nothing. Lin Tian certainly didn''t want to agree to anything with Li Nian. Once he agreed the first time, there would be a second, and right now he couldn''t afford to use his Supernatural Points. Seeing Li Nian ignoring him, Lin Tian didn''t mind and continued walking ahead. But after a few steps, Lin Tian paused and turned his head to look behind him, noticing Li Nian standing still in her original spot! Lin Tian looked at her curiously, "What''s wrong? Aren''t we going?" Li Nian stood there, her expression somewhat panicky as she looked ahead at two men not far in front of them. Noticing Li Nian''s gaze, Lin Tian followed her line of sight! Then Lin Tian saw two men, dressed in casual clothes, laughing and walking towards them. "What''s wrong?" After glancing at the two men, Lin Tian looked at Li Nian with some confusion. At that moment, He Qianqian also saw the two men, and her face changed instantly. "What exactly is going on?" Lin Tian furrowed his brows. He felt something was off! Li Nian didn''t speak but frantically pulled a mask out of his pocket and put it on, then bowed his head! As Li Nian put on the mask, He Qianqian walked over. Upon reaching Li Nian''s side, He Qianqian looked rather pale as she stared at one of the two men ahead and asked, "Is that Zheng Xiaoqing?" "Yeah, let''s go!" Li Nian nodded emphatically and then turned to leave. She was clearly trying to avoid these two men! Seeing Li Nian turn and walk away, Lin Tian was taken aback, unable to figure out what was going on. "Let''s go!" Seeing Lin Tian staring blankly, He Qianqian pulled on Lin Tian''s arm and then prepared to follow. "Li Nian!" Just when He Qianqian was about to pull Lin Tian away, suddenly a voice rang out. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing this sudden male voice, Li Nian, who had walked a few steps, paused! After hesitating, Li Nian didn''t stop but instead quickened her pace to leave. "Don''t go!" Seeing Li Nian trying to leave, one of the two men quickly chased after her and reached in front of Li Nian to grab her arm. "What? You''re leaving just like that upon seeing an old friend?" Zheng Xiaoqing was holding Li Nian''s wrist with a smile, looking at her. "Let go!" With her wrist caught, Li Nian struggled forcefully, trying to shake free from his grasp. But how could a woman''s strength compare to a man''s, her attempt to shake free was futile. Frowning slightly at the man, Lin Tian walked over! Standing beside Li Nian, Lin Tian looked somewhat puzzled. Lin Tian didn''t know who the man was or what his relationship with Li Nian was. As Lin Tian approached, the man beside Zheng Xiaoqing walked over as well. Seeing the man approaching, Zheng Xiaoqing turned to his companion with a smirk and said, "This is the Li Nian I told you about!" "Is that her?" The man''s eyes lit up as he sized up Li Nian with a chuckle, "She does look good. It seems you weren''t bragging!" "Of course! Who am I?" Zheng Xiaoqing smiled smugly. "Let go!" At this moment, Li Nian struggled fiercely, trying once again to pull her hand free. But no matter how hard she tried, it was no use. "Let go? For what reason? You''ve forgotten me already?" Zheng Xiaoqing''s grip on Li Nian''s wrist tightened as he smiled. Frowning at the man, Lin Tian looked rather displeased. Despite not knowing the man''s relationship with Li Nian, Lin Tian could tell from his tone and words that this man was clearly not on good terms with Li Nian. And the man''s tone was very irritating to Lin Tian. Glancing at the man''s tight grip on Li Nian''s hand, Lin Tian said coldly, "If she tells you to let go, you let go, understand?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zheng Xiaoqing looked up, gave Lin Tian an once-over, then ignored him and turned back to Li Nian with a teasing tone: "What? You''ve found yourself a fresh young thing? You''re nothing but a slut, playing innocent in front of me back then!" "You let go of me!" Li Nian struggled hard, but her face was turning red, all in vain. "What''s the rush?" Zheng Xiaoqing looked at Li Nian leisurely. His hand held Li Nian''s wrist tightly without letting go! Lin Tian glanced coldly and said in a chilly tone: "I told you to let go!" "Get lost!" With a glance at Lin Tian, Zheng Xiaoqing turned his head, uninterested in dealing with Lin Tian. He completely disregarded Lin Tian. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian felt annoyed. To be ignored by this guy twice, he really thought he didn''t exist? Lin Tian''s gaze grew colder as he stared at him, "I''ll count to three. If you don''t let go by then, believe it or not, I''ll break your leg!" Hearing this, Zheng Xiaoqing finally turned to look at Lin Tian, sized him up, and sneered with disdain: "Break my leg? I''m so scared!" "Come on, hit here!" Saying this, Zheng Xiaoqing leaned forward, patting his face. Chapter 200 Is This Guy from Mars? Zheng Xiaoqing leaned his face forward, patting his own cheek with a look of arrogance!He didn''t believe that Lin Tian would dare to hit him! Lin Tian looked like a young man who simply didn''t have the guts! Seeing that Lin Tian made no move, a smug look flashed across Zheng Xiaoqing''s face: "Kid, you..." Slap! Zheng Xiaoqing hadn''t finished speaking when a loud slap sounded! Zheng Xiaoqing was sent reeling back several steps by Lin Tian''s slap. Clutching his cheek, Zheng Xiaoqing''s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Lin Tian. He never thought that Lin Tian would really dare to hit him! Glancing at the other''s incredulous face, Lin Tian snorted coldly, strode forward, and grabbed him by the collar, delivering two more resounding slaps! "You really think you''re somebody? When I offer my face, there''s no reason not to slap it!" Lin Tian said with a cold look, giving another fierce slap! Slap! With that slap from Lin Tian, Zheng Xiaoqing felt his teeth on the right cheek loosen. A trace of blood emerged from the corner of his mouth. Lin Tian gave a hard shove afterward, pushing him directly to the ground. With Lin Tian''s shove, Zheng Xiaoqing stumbled back several steps, then thumped down onto the ground. Because of the conflict here, many people had gradually started to gather around. Sitting on the ground, Zheng Xiaoqing immediately felt a sharp pain in his bottom. He felt as if his butt had bloomed! Touching his swollen cheek, Zheng Xiaoqing was stupefied for a moment! After a long while, regaining his senses, Zheng Xiaoqing furiously spat out a mouthful of saliva and struggled to get up! As he got up, Zheng Xiaoqing roared and charged toward Lin Tian. His face looked extremely ferocious! As if he couldn''t wait to devour Lin Tian! Seeing his fierce expression, both Li Nian and He Qianqian were somewhat taken aback. Lin Tian snorted coldly. As Zheng Xiaoqing was about to rush at him, Lin Tian bent down and kicked the ground fiercely. Whoosh! Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian instantly appeared one meter away! He lifted his leg and delivered a ruthless kick! Bang! Zheng Xiaoqing was kicked by Lin Tian and flew backward five meters! "Wow!" Seeing Lin Tian send a grown man flying with a single kick, the crowd erupted in exclamations. How strong must one be to kick someone five meters away? Zheng Xiaoqing''s body crashed heavily to the ground, unable to get up for a long time. He felt as if all his organs had shifted places. After resting for a good while, Zheng Xiaoqing felt he had recovered somewhat. With the help of his friends, Zheng Xiaoqing finally managed to stand up. However, this time he didn''t rush over; from Lin Tian''s move just now, he knew that charging at him was akin to seeking death. Shooting Lin Tian a vicious glare, Zheng Xiaoqing left with the support of his companions. His expression filled with malice! Watching the somewhat disheveled Zheng Xiaoqing leave, Lin Tian let out a cold laugh. As for the latter''s warning glare as he left, Lin Tian didn''t take it to heart at all. After a glance, Lin Tian turned to Li Nian and asked, "Who is he?" "He used to pursue my cousin, but she didn''t agree. Out of anger, he ended up disfiguring her chin!" He Qianqian said indignantly, watching Zheng Xiaoqing. "What?" Lin Tian was taken aback and asked, "He didn''t go to jail?" "His family has some power. Not only did he avoid any trouble, but they even managed to get my uncle who complained about him sent to jail for several months!" He Qianqian''s expression showed anger. "This..." Lin Tian was stunned. After a moment, a flash of anger sparkled through his heart. At first, he thought that Zheng Xiaoqing might have had some relationship with Li Nian after hearing all this, Lin Tian regretted not hitting harder. "Too arrogant!" A furious light flickered in Lin Tian''s eyes. "Kid, just wait, I''ll have you dead!" During Lin Tian''s moment of fury, suddenly a belligerent voice came from afar. Turning his head, Lin Tian saw Zheng Xiaoqing and his friend had already stopped a taxi not far away, opening the door to leave. Perhaps feeling that leaving this way was too embarrassing, and also thinking that after such a distance Lin Tian would definitely not be able to catch up! So before leaving, Zheng Xiaoqing dropped some harsh words! A trace of cold light flashed across Lin Tian''s face: "Looking for death!" Lin Tian pushed his foot off the ground and ran straight towards the two people. Seeing Lin Tian charging over, Zheng Xiaoqing was startled and hurriedly got into the car, urging, "Hurry! Drive now!" "Vroom..." Under Zheng Xiaoqing''s urging, the car began to start. "Is that going to be useful?" Seeing the car starting, Lin Tian snorted coldly, pushed his foot off the ground with force, and lunged forward! Whoosh! The sound of tearing through the air arose. This... Inside the car, Zheng Xiaoqing''s eyes widened as he watched Lin Tian. Fly! Zheng Xiaoqing saw Lin Tian flying towards them! The speed was too fast! Surely even an Olympic champion couldn''t match this speed, right? Whoosh! In the blink of an eye, Zheng Xiaoqing saw Lin Tian sprint from tens of meters away straight towards the car. By this time, the taxi had already moved some distance, and the car itself had gathered some speed. The driver, who was about to leave, was suddenly startled as he saw a figure charging towards him. That posture, it was as if he was going to crash directly into the car! "Tssk!" In an instant, the driver was scared out of his wits and braked hard! But it was still a bit too late, there was too little time for him to react, the car was too fast, and Lin Tian''s speed was also too great! "Is this kid trying to get himself killed!" the driver shouted angrily! "Ah!" Seeing Lin Tian crashing directly into the car, the onlookers involuntarily screamed. "Bang!" A muffled sound of collision echoed. Everyone thought Lin Tian was going to end tragically! However, the scene before them surprised everyone. The car stopped! And Lin Tian was completely unharmed! Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library Empire Everyone looked toward Lin Tian''s feet, only to see him fiercely planting his right foot on the front of the car, instantly rendering it immobile. Due to the tremendous force, Lin Tian''s right foot even caused the hood to cave in deeply. "This..." Seeing the dent made by Lin Tian''s foot, everyone was stunned? Could this be the strength of a human? Lin Tian''s next move had everyone''s mouths falling wide open. After stopping the car with one foot, Lin Tian bent over, grabbed the front of the car with both hands, and then lifted. "Creak~!" As Lin Tian made his move, the green taxi was slowly raised! "This, this..." Seeing this scene, everyone was dumbfounded, mouths agape. Lifting the car high, Lin Tian then forcefully set it down. Bang! The green taxi violently hit the ground and even bounced slightly. Dumbstruck! At this moment, Zheng Xiaoqing''s mind was a complete blank. Damn it, is this guy an alien or what! Dismissing the car to one side, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward, yanked the rear door of the car open! Zheng Xiaoqing was inside! Lin Tian, with a cold face, reached in and grabbed Zheng Xiaoqing by the collar, yanking him out forcibly. Like lifting a small chicken, Lin Tian pulled Zheng Xiaoqing out with one hand! By this time, Zheng Xiaoqing''s head was still in a daze! Lin Tian chuckled coldly, grabbed his hair, and pressed him hard against the car roof! A thump! Chapter 201 Slap in the Face! Bang!With a loud crash, Zheng Xiaoqing''s head violently hit the car roof! A stream of fresh blood flowed from Zheng Xiaoqing''s face, and he felt as if his nasal bone was about to break. Lifting Zheng Xiaoqing, Lin Tian kicked fiercely toward his groin. "Ow~!" Zheng Xiaoqing screamed miserably, clutching his groin in pain. Looking at Zheng Xiaoqing on the ground, his face ghastly pale and continuously screaming, Lin Tian snorted coldly, his eyelids slightly lifting as he swept his gaze toward Zheng Xiaoqing''s companion. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, that person shivered, and a trace of fear flashed across his face. "Slap yourself!" Lin Tian coldly glanced at him and snorted. Judging by his flowery speech, this person was clearly the same sort of trash as Zheng Xiaoqing. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the man''s face froze, then he regained his composure and violently slapped himself! Slap! The slap was heavy, his left cheek instantly swelling up. "That''s it?" Seeing that the man had stopped after one slap, Lin Tian snorted dissatisfiedly. Hesitating for a moment, the man grimaced and slapped himself again and then another slap! Listening to the resounding slaps, a hint of satisfaction finally crossed Lin Tian''s cold face! Lin Tian gave him a glance and then looked back at Zheng Xiaoqing who was still screaming on the ground, feeling it was enough, and then turned to leave. When he reached the two girls, He Qianqian was fine, but Li Nian was staring wide-eyed at Lin Tian, as if she was meeting him for the first time. Glancing at Li Nian, Lin Tian waved his hand: "Let''s go!" On the way, Lin Tian chatted with the two girls and even gave his phone number to Li Nian, asking her to call him if needed! Originally, Lin Tian planned to spend the evening with He Qianqian, but now with Li Nian there, he had no choice but to give up reluctantly! "It''s very late, you should go back!" Upon reaching the school gate, He Qianqian stopped and said. "Okay, stay safe!" At the school, Lin Tian was no longer worried! After sleeping at home for one night, Lin Tian was planning to go back to school the next day, but instead decided to find He Qianqian and ask about Li Nian''s situation! Lin Tian was still a bit worried that Zheng Xiaoqing would come back for revenge! Catching a taxi, ten minutes later, the taxi stopped at the school gate! Sitting down, as Lin Tian was about to pay the driver, suddenly, he paused! Lin Tian''s gaze shot through the car window, staring at the school gate in shock. At that moment, a black Mercedes slowly drove out of the school gate, driven by a young man in his twenties. He was dressed in a white T-shirt, with a crew cut, looking very spirited and somewhat handsome. Meanwhile, the young man was slowly driving while occasionally turning to say something to the back seat. Seeing him chatting and laughing, he seemed very happy. Lin Tian''s eyesight was excellent, and he noticed that the two girls sitting in his back seat were none other than He Qianqian and Li Nian. "This..." Seeing the two girls, Lin Tian was stunned. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Lin Tian was dazed, the black Mercedes gradually moved away, soon to disappear. Seeing this, Lin Tian pulled back the money he was about to pay, turned to the driver, and pointed at the black Mercedes: "Follow that black Mercedes!" Giving Lin Tian a glance, the driver said nothing, his expression understanding, and then followed. "Be careful not to let them notice us!" Lin Tian reminded uneasily as he watched the black Mercedes ahead. "Don''t worry, my skills are absolutely fine!" The driver chuckled, his expression somewhat excited. Half an hour later, the black sedan in front hadn''t stopped yet. Lin Tian realized He Qianqian and the others were heading towards the northern suburbs. "Going to the northern suburbs? Could it be to Wu''an Lake?" Lin Tian speculated. If there''s any well-known place in the northern suburbs, it would be Wu''an Lake, a famous tourist spot in the city. As Lin Tian speculated why He Qianqian was heading to Wu''an Lake,... In the vicinity of Wu''an Lake, a white BMW drove into the Wu''an Lake scenic area. And the person in the car was Zheng Xiaoqing, who Lin Tian had badly beaten the day before. At that time, Zheng Xiaoqing''s face was still very swollen. He looked almost like a pig''s head. Accompanying Zheng Xiaoqing were three or four young men. At that moment, one of the young men, grinning, looked at Zheng Xiaoqing: "Xiaoqing, does your face still hurt? Want me to get revenge for you?" These young men were planning to have fun at Wu''an Lake! Hearing the young man''s words, Zheng Xiaoqing reached out and touched his swollen cheek! Find more chapters on My Virtual Library Empire Even though he gently touched it, he still involuntarily sucked in a breath of cold air due to the pain. At that moment, hearing the young man''s words, Zheng Xiaoqing swept him a glance and snorted coldly: "No need, I''ll handle it myself!" With that, Zheng Xiaoqing couldn''t help but suck in another breath of air. He had accidentally spoken too loudly just before, aggravating the wound on his face. "Damn it!" Clutching his painful face, Zheng Xiaoqing''s face twisted in a venomous expression. The pain on his face made him frustrated! Zheng Xiaoqing loathed Lin Tian to the core, as well as He Qianqian and Li Nian. Yesterday, upon returning, Zheng Xiaoqing immediately contacted people from the streets to teach Lin Tian a lesson, but those people were only available in the afternoon, so Zheng Xiaoqing had no choice but to wait. "You''ll see in the afternoon! Especially that kid!" As he thought of yesterday''s humiliation, Zheng Xiaoqing''s face filled with rage. He couldn''t wait to devour Lin Tian! "After teaching that kid a lesson, those two **** next!" Zheng Xiaoqing''s expression was gritted, and the images of Li Nian and He Qianqian flashed in his mind. Chapter 201 Slap in the face!_2 Thinking about the two girls, Zheng Xiaoqing''s pig-like face twisted into a menacing grin:"I''ll definitely take turns with them, hmph!" Looking at Zheng Xiaoqing''s fierce expression, the man sitting next to him said with a grin: "Really, Xiaoqingzi, are those two girls as top-notch as you say?" "Hmph! You''ll know soon enough, and if you want, I can let you have a go!" Zheng Xiaoqing said coldly. "Really? I''m pretty picky!" the man said, somewhat skeptical. He had been with many women and didn''t believe that He Qianqian and her friend could be as exceptional as Zheng Xiaoqing claimed. Stay updated with My Virtual Library Empire He was surely exaggerating. Seeing his disbelief, Zheng Xiaoqing didn''t bother to explain. He didn''t want to talk at all right now; talking made his face hurt. Five minutes later, Zheng Xiaoqing and his group drove into the scenic area. And twenty minutes after that, the black Mercedes carrying He Qianqian also slowly entered the scenic area. Shortly after He Qianqian had entered, the taxi carrying Lin Tian stopped at the entrance of the scenic area. Suddenly, all three parties had gathered together! Upon reaching Wu''an Lake, Lin Tian didn''t get out of the car immediately but waited a while before doing so. Once out of the car, Lin Tian immediately went to a secluded corner nearby. After looking around and noticing no one and no cameras, Lin Tian''s thoughts shifted, and he became invisible. After becoming invisible, Lin Tian quickly ran into the scenic area. By the time Lin Tian arrived inside, He Qianqian and her friend were already out of sight. However, Lin Tian was not worried, he took out his mobile phone from his pocket and turned on the tracking system. As soon as he turned on the map of the tracking system, a small red dot appeared, and at that moment, this dot was still moving. This red dot was He Qianqian''s location! After glancing at the moving red dot, Lin Tian lifted his head, identified the direction, and immediately walked quickly deeper inside. He Qianqian''s phone had a tracking system Lin Tian had installed earlier, so he naturally knew where He Qianqian was. "Figures I''d end up using this thing; next time, I should upgrade my divination skills to avoid always relying on this tracking system." While muttering to himself, Lin Tian walked briskly towards He Qianqian''s location. While walking briskly forward, Lin Tian curiously surveyed the surroundings. Wu''an Lake in Wu''an City was famous, but Lin Tian had never been there before. "The environment is really nice!" He scanned his surroundings and murmured to himself. Wu''an Lake was vast, spanning tens of thousands of square meters, and the water was very clear, reportedly connected to an underground lake. Next to Wu''an Lake was a stretch of grassland, where the grass grew very lush and green, quite pleasing to the eye. Stepping on this lush, green grass, Lin Tian felt the softness under his feet, which was very comfortable. Meanwhile, several small streams meandered across this patch of grassland, like tiny snakes on a green carpet. With a step, Lin Tian extended his leg over a stream, noticing that these streams were all very narrow, less than a meter wide, with pebbles underneath. Lin Tian reached the edge of the water, looked down, and noticed that the water was very clear! He even saw a red crayfish the size of a child''s thumb under a stone. Surprised by the surroundings, Lin Tian had not expected the environment here to be this good. "This would be a great place to bring a girl!" he muttered to himself as he walked forward. Although Lin Tian wanted to stop and enjoy the surroundings, he was more curious about what the relation was between He Qianqian and that man. Following the direction of He Qianqian, Lin Tian crossed a stretch of grassland and then arrived in front of a forest. Seeing this forest, Lin Tian stopped, looked up. It was a birch forest, where the trees were all straight and sturdy, the smallest as thick as an adult''s thigh. The leaves were also large, the smallest the size of Lin Tian''s palm. After a glance at the forest, Lin Tian quickly walked in. After covering some distance, Lin Tian suddenly heard faint voices near his ear. It was He Qianqian and her friends. "Wow, this place is so nice!" "Yes, it''s beautiful!" Hearing these voices, Lin Tian quickened his pace. He had walked about ten meters when suddenly, Lin Tian''s view brightened dramatically. By then, Lin Tian had already walked out of the forest. No, more precisely, he had reached the center of the forest. In front of him, there was a clearing of several hundred meters, surrounded by trees on all sides. In the center of the clearing, there was a small pond. The pond was crescent-shaped, resembling a tiny crescent moon. A slender stream connected to the crescent pond on both ends, providing a flow of water to the pond. The banks of the pond were blanketed with green grass, lush and beautiful. "How beautiful!" Just as Lin Tian marveled at the cleverness of this place, suddenly, he heard He Qianqian''s voice, filled with astonishment, near his ear. Lin Tian turned his head and looked forward. At that moment, He Qianqian and two others were about ten meters in front of him. Since Lin Tian was invisible, he could see them, but they couldn''t see him. "Pretty, isn''t it? This pond is called Crescent Pond. I often come here to walk when I''m feeling down," said the young man, turning his head and smiling at He Qianqian. The young man was handsome, and his smile gave off a sunny and gentle vibe. After a glance at his handsome and gentle face, especially seeing his warm gaze fixed on herself, He Qianqian''s cheeks blushed, and she turned her head away awkwardly. Seeing He Qianqian''s reaction, the young man smiled slightly and then looked at He Qianqian and another person with a tender gaze, "Let me show you around. There are goldfish in this pond too!" Saying this, the young man made a gentlemanly gesture, inviting them to follow. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hmm~!" He Qianqian nodded slightly and followed. After a quick glance at the young man, and then at He Qianqian, Li Nian slightly frowned and also followed. "Damn it!" Seeing all three walking side by side, Lin Tian cursed under his breath. Lin Tian admitted the young man was very handsome, much handsomer than himself, and his smile was also better-looking, and he appeared very gentlemanly, quite polite. His demeanor was exceptionally pleasant. But Lin Tian was really annoyed! Extremely annoyed! He Qianqian had looked somewhat embarrassed when this man was staring at her, and Lin Tian had certainly noticed it. How could this be acceptable! This was his woman! Lin Tian instantly became intensely jealous! After a glance at the young man, as he looked at his soft smiling face, Lin Tian felt more and more disgusted, finding him increasingly repelling! Feeling somewhat depressed while standing there, Lin Tian was thinking about what to do next when suddenly, voices came from the forest ahead. "There''s a clearing up ahead. Let''s check it out." "Really? Let''s see, this Wu''an Lake is quite nice!" ... Faint voices carried over from the opposite side of the forest, and the voices were getting closer. Lin Tian could now see a few people approaching. Hearing these voices, He Qianqian and her companions were taken aback. Were there other people coming too? Thinking this, He Qianqian and her companions stopped walking, curiously looking towards the direction of the voices. Soon, a few people emerged from the forest, totaling four individuals. All four were young people. Seeing these four, both He Qianqian''s and Li Nian''s expressions changed instantly! Emerging from the forest and discovering people were there, the four were also startled! As they looked at He Qianqian and her companions, one of them, with a swollen face resembling a pig''s head, suddenly paused. After a moment, his gaze turned cold as he stared at He Qianqian and Li Nian, sneering, "To run into you again! Excellent!" The four of them were none other than Zheng Xiaoqing and his accomplices! Seeing Zheng Xiaoqing, both He Qianqian''s and Li Nian''s expressions changed. They had not expected to encounter him here. And seeing Zheng Xiaoqing, Lin Tian was also very surprised; he never imagined he would encounter him here! Indeed, enemies often cross each other''s paths! Lin Tian muttered to himself. Chapter 202 Appears He Qianqian glanced at Zheng Xiaoqing and her complexion changed immediately as she grabbed Li Nian''s hand and turned to leave."Hey, why..." Seeing He Qianqian walking away, the young man next to him was startled and looked at her with a face full of astonishment. He had noticed He Qianqian''s change in expression just now. It seemed that He Qianqian was afraid to see these few people? Curious about this, he glanced at the four individuals, especially at the one whose face was swollen like a pig''s head. He realized He Qianqian had walked away upon seeing him. Across the way, Zheng Xiaoqing and the others were also stunned for a moment, and upon seeing He Qianqian and Li Nian, except for Zheng Xiaoqing, the other three stared lecherously at the two girls: "Xiaoqing, are they the two girls you mentioned?" "Exactly!" Zheng Xiaoqing nodded affirmatively. "They really are top-notch!" After scanning the backs of He Qianqian and the other girl, one of them licked his tongue, his expression resembling a wolf spotting its prey. At that moment, seeing He Qianqian and the other girl about to walk out of the woods, this person smiled cunningly and looked back at his accomplices. These men were all bad influences on each other, known for their misdeeds, and with just one look from him, the others understood what was happening. They nodded at one another and then one of them, grinning cheekily, quickly walked towards He Qianqian and her companion while taunting: "Two beauties? Why the hurry? Sit down and chat with us!" "Exactly!" Another person chased after them as he spoke. Seeing these men approaching, He Qianqian''s face changed, and she immediately prepared to run away. But after running a few steps, He Qianqian and her companion stopped. Someone had already blocked their path ahead. One bald man had already run ahead of them! Blocking He Qianqian and her companion''s way, he tilted his head slightly and shook his foot with a smile, "Beauty, where are you going?" He Qianqian glanced at him and turned her head! Upon looking, she discovered that several directions around her were blocked! He Qianqian also didn''t think she could outrun these people. Ma Liang, who had come with He Qianqian, only realized now that something was wrong, and frowned at the four men: "What are you doing?" "Get lost!" One of Zheng Xiaoqing''s accomplices glanced coldly at Ma Liang. "Mind your language!" Ma Liang frowned at him. "Mind my manners?" The man scoffed with a tilted head looking at Ma Liang. As he spoke, he suddenly reached deep into his pocket and slowly pulled out a black handgun! "Manners? You talk to me about manners?" Holding the handgun, he quickly stepped forward, pressing the gun barrel viciously against Ma Liang''s forehead! "Gulp~!" Seeing the black handgun in his hand, Ma Liang swallowed subconsciously, a flicker of panic crossing his eyes. From the cold touch on his forehead, Ma Liang was certain it was a real gun! Enjoy new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire The thought of a real gun against his forehead threw Ma Liang into complete disarray. Ma Liang gulped and said somewhat frantically, "Brother, everything''s negotiable! Everything''s negotiable!" As he spoke, Ma Liang instinctively raised his hands. But as soon as Ma Liang moved his hand, the man thrust his hand forward and fiercely said, "Move and I''ll shoot you!" "I won''t move, I won''t move!" Ma Liang hurriedly said with a smile. "Kneel down!" The man coldly ordered, holding the gun. "What?" Ma Liang was taken aback when he heard this. "I told you to kneel down!" The man glared fiercely at Ma Liang, pressing the gun down even harder against his forehead. Ma Liang looked hesitant. After all, it''s not easy for any man to just kneel down. Seeing Ma Liang''s hesitation, the man sneered coldly and pointed the dark barrel of the gun at him, coldly saying: "You decidekneel or die!" As he spoke, he took out a silencer from his pocket, attached it to the barrel, and then Ma Liang heard the click of the safety being released. Hearing this, Ma Liang''s heart skipped a beat. Ma Liang widened his eyes and stared at the man''s hand, watching as his finger on the gun''s trigger began to press down slowly. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tick-tock~! Beads of sweat burst from Ma Liang''s forehead, trickling down his cheeks and dropping onto the green lawn; he was already drenched in nervous sweat. As the approaching fingers drew closer, Ma Liang finally couldn''t bear the pressure and thudded to his knees. "Haha!" "Coward!" Seeing Ma Liang actually kneel, laughter erupted immediately. "Old Cao, do you still love playing around like this? Look how scared you''ve made him!" one of them said, chuckling at the young man holding the pistol. "Hmph! This kid can''t take a scare!" Old Cao said dismissively, glancing at Ma Liang. Ma Liang bowed his head, his body trembling slightly, not daring to look up. Seeing Ma Liang kneeling on the ground, not daring to raise his head, He Qianqian, for some reason, thought of Wang Feng, her former boyfriend, and also of Lin Tian. She thought back to that scene in the park six months ago. Ma Liang''s behavior was eerily similar to Wang Feng''s. After mocking Ma Liang, Zheng Xiaoqing glanced at He Qianqian and the others, then looked at Ma Liang again, his eyes shifting. He walked up to Ma Liang, kicked him, and shouted, "Kid, curse these two ****." Ma Liang raised his head to look at Zheng Xiaoqing, then glanced at He Qianqian and the others before bowing his head again. Seeing Ma Liang ignore him, Zheng Xiaoqing bellowed angrily, snatched the pistol from Old Cao''s hand, and fired a shot into the ground next to Ma Liang. "Puh-ch!" Following the distinct sound of a silenced gun, a small hole appeared instantaneously in the grass next to Ma Liang! Seeing the bullet suddenly hit next to him, Ma Liang''s body shuddered. "Will you talk now!" Zheng Xiaoqing aimed the gun at Ma Liang and shouted fiercely. "Huff! Huff!" With his head lowered, Ma Liang''s breathing became very rapid, his chest heaving slightly with each breath. Seven or eight seconds later, just when everyone thought Ma Liang would remain silent, he suddenly raised his head and yelled fiercely at He Qianqian and Li Nian, "Sluts! You are sluts! Damn sluts!" "Huff!" No sooner had he spoken these words than Ma Liang began to gasp for air, his body as if bereft of its backbone! Hearing these words, Lin Tian, hiding in the distance, narrowed his eyes, a fierce glint flashing through them! Courting death! Hearing Ma Liang''s sudden outburst, Zheng Xiaoqing was stunned momentarily, then laughed and turned to look at He Qianqian and the others, saying mockingly, "How does it feel? Enjoying it?" He Qianqian looked at him coldly, remaining silent. At that moment, He Qianqian was thinking about what to do. Her mind racing, the first image that came to He Qianqian''s mind was Lin Tian. In the most critical moment, the first person she thought of was Lin Tian. "Brothers? Same old rules!" Zheng Xiaoqing glanced at He Qianqian and the others, licked his lips, and chuckled coldly. "I want this one!" "I get this one first!" As Zheng Xiaoqing finished speaking, two men lunged at He Qianqian and Li Nian! "Ah! What are you doing?" "Let go!" He Qianqian struggled, her face full of urgency. "No!" Suddenly, a scream from Li Nian echoed in her ears. He Qianqian quickly turned her head and saw Li Nian being pulled down by that man. While He Qianqian was stunned, she suddenly felt a great force on her body and involuntarily fell backward. Her body crashed onto the green lawn! "Lin Tian!" As she fell, He Qianqian instinctively cried out, her voice filled with despair and hope! "No one can save you!" the man said viciously as he tore off his shirt, his face twisted in a lewd smile as he was about to pounce. "Hey!" Suddenly, a loud shout sounded. Hearing this familiar voice, He Qianqian, lying on the ground, was taken aback and quickly turned her head towards the direction of the sound. Looking over, she immediately saw Lin Tian with a stern face, slowly walking out from under a large tree. Chapter 203 "Ha!" The sudden voice startled everyone.Startled, Zheng Xiaoqing quickly turned his head toward the direction of the sound. Suddenly, he saw Lin Tian, with a livid face, slowly walking out from under a large tree. "Lin Tian!" Seeing Lin Tian, He Qianqian, lying on the grass, couldn''t help but shout out. At that moment, she felt an overwhelming urge to cry. Looking down at He Qianqian, who had fallen to the ground, her movements too abrupt, her pretty face even had some green grass on it, making her look especially pitiable and helpless. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian felt a pang of heartache. "Don''t be afraid, I''m here!" Lin Tian confidently assured He Qianqian. He Qianqian bit her red lips tightly, saying nothing! Seeing Lin Tian, He Qianqian''s nervous heart inexplicably relaxed. It seemed that as long as Lin Tian was there, everything would be alright. Lin Tian gave her a great sense of security. Zheng Xiaoqing, with a stunned face, paused for a moment, then sneered coldly, raising his hand, the dark muzzle of a gun pointed directly at Lin Tian. Staring coldly at Lin Tian, Zheng Xiaoqing sneered: "Kid, you choose not to take the road to heaven, but barge into Hell instead! Perfect, let''s settle this now!" Lin Tian raised his head and glanced at him indifferently, his face calm, "Settle? With just you?" "Xiaoqing, who is this kid?" That moment, an older man beside him glanced at Lin Tian and curiously asked Zheng Xiaoqing. "He''s the one I told you about!" Zheng Xiaoqing said hatefully while looking at Lin Tian. His gaze seemed as if he wanted to devour Lin Tian. "Oh?" Hearing this, the older man lifted his eyelids, glanced at Lin Tian, and looked him over critically: "Kid, I heard you can fight?" Lin Tian glanced at the older man and turned his head, ignoring him! Seeing that Lin Tian was completely ignoring him, the older man got angry, reached into his pocket again for a handgun, and pointed it menacingly at Lin Tian: "Kid, do you want to die?" Looking at the black muzzle pointed at him, Lin Tian''s face darkened, and he didn''t say a word, his hand moving slightly. As Lin Tian''s hand moved lightly, a silver one-yuan coin slipped into his palm. His fingers slowly pinched the coin, the muscles in Lin Tian''s hand gradually tensing. "Kid, I''m talking to you!" Seeing that Lin Tian still didn''t respond, the old man got even angrier, pressed the gun down, and pulled the trigger harshly! Aimed at Lin Tian''s thigh, he fired! "Bang!" Along with the gunshot, everyone at the scene jumped, and Ma Liang, kneeling on the ground, trembled. The moment the older man pulled the trigger, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he fiercely pushed off the ground. Whoosh! Lin Tian''s body immediately leapt to the left, dodging the bullet! At the same time, during the leap, Lin Tian flung the coin in his hand harshly. Buzz! With a whizzing sound, the silver coin struck viciously at the older man''s wrist! The coin moved so fast, it looked like a streak of silver lightning through the air. "Ah!" Followed by a scream. "Ah!" Hearing the scream near him, Ma Liang trembled. It was over! That must have been Lin Tian finished! He thought the scream was from Lin Tian! At the same time, he felt somewhat relieved, thankful that he hadn''t tried to act tough earlier. If he had, he might have lost his life. "Ah~! Damn! It hurts!" A sharp scream came from nearby. Wait, that voice... Hearing that voice, Ma Liang was stunned. How could the scream sound like it was from the older man? What was going on? Ma Liang was stunned; he hastily looked up. As he looked up, Ma Liang was dumbfounded. He saw the older man clutching his right wrist tightly with his left hand. Even though the older man was holding it tightly, blood was still seeping through the fingers of his left hand. This... Seeing this scene, Ma Liang was stunned, turned his head to look again. Turning his head, Ma Liang was again dumbfounded. He saw Lin Tian, completely unharmed! This sudden turn astounded everyone. But while they were astonished, Lin Tian did not pause. As Lin Tian dodged, his body hadn''t even landed on the ground when his hand shook again, whoosh! Following Lin Tian''s movement, a whizzing sound was heard, a streak of silver lightning flying towards Zheng Xiaoqing''s gun-held right hand. Seeing Lin Tian''s actions, Zheng Xiaoqing instinctively pulled the trigger. "Bang!" Along with a gunshot, Lin Tian''s body jumped fiercely! This jump was three meters high! Whoosh! Leaping up, Lin Tian stepped on the trunk of a large tree, then pushed off harshly. He dove down fiercely! Like an eagle swooping from the sky! Seeing Lin Tian coming rapidly, Zheng Xiaoqing''s face showed a flicker of panic! He was about to raise his handgun, but just as he made that movement, suddenly, a tremendous force struck his gun-holding right wrist. Bang! He felt as if his right wrist had shattered, as if struck by a bullet. "Ah!" Zheng Xiaoqing screamed in agony. It was the coin that Lin Tian had fired off, hitting Zheng Xiaoqing''s wrist at the critical moment! Zheng Xiaoqing''s mouth agape, his face twisted in pain! But just as he screamed, his voice abruptly cut off. A black shadow descended from the sky, fiercely kicking him in the chest! The scream was instantly interrupted! Bang! Zheng Xiaoqing''s body was kicked two meters away by Lin Tian. Right after kicking Zheng Xiaoqing away, Lin Tian landed and swiftly continued moving, his knee bending and his foot fiercely stomping! Whoosh, Lin Tian fiercely lunged at the other two men! Bang, bang! Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With one kick each, Lin Tian sent the remaining two men flying! Stay updated through My Virtual Library Empire Fast! Fast! All of this happened incredibly fast! From when Cao fired his gun until the end, the whole sequence lasted only four or five seconds. Four or five seconds later, all four of Zheng Xiaoqing''s group were downed by Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced briefly at the four immobile men, bent down to pick up two handguns from the ground and glanced at the handguns in his hands with a cold huff. Coldly sweeping his gaze over these four men, then looking at Ma Liang, who was kneeling on the ground utterly astonished, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze and then walked towards He Qianqian. He crouched down to help He Qianqian up, and seeing the grass debris on her beautiful face, Lin Tian carefully removed each piece from her face. Seeing Lin Tian''s earnest expression, He Qianqian''s eyes reddened, and she suddenly reached out, clutching Lin Tian''s neck tightly. "It''s okay, it''s okay, it''s over!" Lin Tian embraced He Qianqian, gently patting her back, softly comforting her. After comforting her, noticing that He Qianqian was still clinging to him, Lin Tian gently pushed her shoulders and reassured her again, "It''s okay, you''re safe now!" He Qianqian shook her head, still tightly embracing Lin Tian, even gripping him tighter because of his movement. Watching He Qianqian cling to him tightly, Lin Tian looked somewhat helpless. But he said nothing more, just held He Qianqian once again, gently patting her back. By then, Li Nian had also stood up on her own. Seeing He Qianqian clutching Lin Tian''s neck tightly, and Lin Tian''s face full of compassion, an involuntary feeling of envy arose in Li Nian''s heart. It took three or four minutes before He Qianqian finally loosened her hold on Lin Tian. After He Qianqian let go, Lin Tian noticed her eyes seemed a bit red, with tears still swirling in them. Seeing the tears in her eyes, Lin Tian felt a pang in his heart and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, smiling, "Why the tears? This isn''t the Ms. He I remember." "I''ll cry if I want! What''s it to you?!" He Qianqian glared at him with her red eyes. "Alright, alright, I won''t interfere!" Lin Tian quickly pleaded, smiling. A little moodiness in a woman can be quite endearing. After comforting He Qianqian, Lin Tian then turned to Li Nian and asked, "Are you okay?" Seeing Lin Tian finally paying attention to her, Li Nian gave Lin Tian a cold look, said discontentedly, "You finally remembered me? How kind of you to concern yourself!" "Yo? Do I detect a strong scent of jealousy here?" Lin Tian chuckled upon hearing this. "Where... where is it!" Li Nian''s face reddened, her expression somewhat embarrassed. She didn''t even know why she said that; she didn''t mean to say it, but the words just came out differently. Grinning, Lin Tian glanced at Li Nian and thought she might have feelings for him? Thinking of this, the corners of Lin Tian''s mouth slightly curled up. "Ah!" Just as Lin Tian was contemplating whether Li Nian had feelings for him, suddenly, a shouting voice reached his ears! Lin Tian turned his head and saw that all four of Zheng Xiaoqing''s group were struggling to stand up. Lin Tian didn''t intend to kill them; hence, his strikes weren''t deadly, and by now, these four men had recovered enough to stand up. However, even though he didn''t plan to kill them, Lin Tian wasn''t about to let them go, especially Zheng Xiaoqing. So, seeing Zheng Xiaoqing standing up again, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he swiftly walked over. "What are you doing?" Seeing Lin Tian coming towards him with a menacing air, Zheng Xiaoqing''s heart skipped a beat, his face full of panic, he said. He was genuinely afraid of Lin Tian now. Lin Tian didn''t speak, quickly came up to him, and slapped him across the face. Slap! With a loud slap, fresh blood spurted from Zheng Xiaoqing''s face. Slap! Lin Tian backhanded him another slap! Slap! Zheng Xiaoqing spit out more blood! Along with the blood, a bloody tooth flew out! "Slap!" Lin Tian mercilessly slapped him again! "Slap!" Yet another one! After several heavy slaps, because Zheng Xiaoqing''s face already had wounds, with Lin Tian''s blows, Zheng Xiaoqing''s facial wounds completely burst open, his face covered in blood. Dazed! Zheng Xiaoqing was completely stunned by Lin Tian! Seeing Lin Tian raising his hand again, Zheng Xiaoqing''s legs gave out, and he fell to his knees with a thud. "No... please, no more!" Zheng Xiaoqing pleaded with a face full of desperation. Because a few teeth had been knocked out, his speech was airy. "No more?" Lin Tian looked down at Zheng Xiaoqing kneeling on the ground, seeing his face full of supplication, and admitted he felt a moment of softness. But then he thought about Zheng Xiaoqing''s earlier actions and remembered that phrase ''old rules.'' Lin Tian''s anger was kindled anew. One could imagine what He Qianqian and the others would have gone through if not for his intervention, and from that phrase ''old rules,'' one could infer how many heinous deeds they had committed! Spare him? Could he spare him? No way! Chapter 204 Spank the butt if you dont obey! Crack!Following Lin Tian''s fierce collision! "Ahh!" Zheng Xiaoqing, already somewhat dazed from Lin Tian''s beating, suddenly let out a scream. "I, I won''t let you go!" Zheng Xiaoqing''s face contorted, his voice filled with resentment! "Won''t let me go?" While holding Zheng Xiaoqing with one hand, Lin Tian brought his face close, stared directly into his eyes, and said coldly, "If you dare come, you should be prepared to lose your life!" "You''re dead meat!" Zheng Xiaoqing glared at Lin Tian with a face full of resentment. It was as if he couldn''t wait to devour Lin Tian. "Hmph!" Hearing Zheng Xiaoqing''s voice, Lin Tian snorted coldly, paying him no mind. Just as Lin Tian was thinking of teaching Zheng Xiaoqing another lesson, Zheng Xiaoqing suddenly passed out! Read exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire Looking at the unconscious Zheng Xiaoqing, Lin Tian snorted coldly and flung his hand! He casually tossed Zheng Xiaoqing onto the ground! After dealing with Zheng Xiaoqing and thinking of the other three, Lin Tian''s gaze slowly swept over them! Noticing Lin Tian''s looking their way, the trio''s hearts trembled, and a flash of fear crossed their pale faces! Thump! All three instantly knelt down! "Please... please spare us!" Old Cao said, trembling, then slapped himself across the face with a smack! "Please spare us!" As he spoke, he gave himself another harsh slap! After slapping himself, he then kowtowed forcefully to Lin Tian! Then another slap, followed by another kowtow! Old Cao''s whole body was shaking! The way Lin Tian had rendered Zheng Xiaoqing''s manhood useless earlier terrified him; he didn''t want the same to happen to himself! Seeing Old Cao like this, the other two men were startled for a moment but then hurriedly began kowtowing and slapping their own faces! This scene left Ma Liang, still kneeling on the ground, dumbfounded! This, this... These three were so self-disciplined that it took even Lin Tian by surprise! Clearly not holding back, they slapped themselves hard enough to bleed from the mouth and swell their foreheads! Lin Tian swept his cold gaze over the three men, snorted, and then turned to walk toward the two girls. He took one girl by the hand and said, "Let''s go!" "Mhm!" The two girls obediently nodded their heads and followed behind Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian and the two girls leave, Ma Liang, who was kneeling on the ground, hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly got up and chased after them, calling out loudly, "Wait for me..." Lin Tian paused in his stride and sharply turned around! Ma Liang got a fright, looked at Lin Tian, and said somewhat awkwardly, "I''ll come with you all!" Lin Tian stared at Ma Liang coldly and said icily, "Scram!" "I..." Ma Liang wanted to say something else, but swept by Lin Tian''s icy glare, he felt a tremor in his heart, and the rest of his words just couldn''t come out! Lin Tian snorted and walked off with the two girls! As they walked, Lin Tian asked, "Who is this guy anyway?" ``` "A new teacher at our school just wouldn''t stop pestering us to hang out. It would''ve been rude to refuse, so I just went with him. Who knew something like this would happen!" ... Back at school, in He Qianqian''s dorm, Lin Tian comforted the two girls for a while, and it wasn''t until noon that Lin Tian finally left! Leaving the school, Lin Tian thought for a moment and decided to go home first! After about fifteen minutes, Lin Tian arrived at the residential complex! Standing at the entrance to the stairwell of the complex, Lin Tian was about to go upstairs when suddenly, a flurry of footsteps came from above. Lin Tian looked up and saw Li Xiaomeng, dressed in a white dress, rushing down the stairs. At that time, Li Xiaomeng pouted, her face seemingly filled with frustration. "Xiaomeng? What''s wrong?" After glancing at Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian looked up and asked curiously. Li Xiaomeng gave Lin Tian a glance and, with a sullen face, didn''t respond, instead running past him with a pat-pat-pat of her feet. "Hmph! Annoying! Annoying!" From far away, Lin Tian still heard Li Xiaomeng''s huffy complaints from behind. Lin Tian smiled wryly, thought for a moment, and still turned around to walk toward Li Xiaomeng. Reaching the greenery area of the complex, Lin Tian saw Li Xiaomeng, head lightly bowed, murmuring complaints and fiercely sticking out her little foot to kick forward. Pat-pat! As Li Xiaomeng moved, a wave of leaves on the ground were kicked up by her actions. Woo~! The lightly yellow leaves were blown up by the wind, and Li Xiaomeng, not satisfied, fiercely kicked again. "Hmph, die! Die!" Li Xiaomeng stepped on the floating leaves, stomping them fiercely with her feet. "I''ll crush you! I''ll crush you!" Li Xiaomeng continually crushed the leaves under her feet, looking as if she wished she could tear them apart. Seeing Li Xiaomeng like this, Lin Tian felt speechless! Shaking his head, Lin Tian walked over and stood beside Li Xiaomeng, smiling as he watched her: "Miss Xiaomeng? Who''s bullying you?" "Hmph! It''s none of your business!" Li Xiaomeng glanced at Lin Tian and turned her head away in frustration. "Really? I can be pretty awesome, you know!" Lin Tian chuckled. "You!" Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Li Xiaomeng snarled, turned her head, glared at Lin Tian with wide eyes, and angrily said, "Even you''re bullying me!" "Not at all!" Lin Tian looked genuinely surprised. "You''re bullying me! You''re bullying me!" Li Xiaomeng, face full of anger, quickly walked toward Lin Tian, approached him, stretched out her little foot, and kicked straight toward Lin Tian''s shin while cursing: "That''s for bullying me! That''s for bullying me!" "Pat-pat!" Li Xiaomeng''s feet landed on Lin Tian''s shins with each kick. Given Lin Tian''s abilities now, Li Xiaomeng''s actions hardly caused him any pain, so he simply watched as she kicked him. "Pat-pat!" After kicking several times, Li Xiaomeng noticed Lin Tian''s relaxed face and got even angrier, suddenly stretching out her foot to kick him hard! At first, Lin Tian didn''t care about this kick. But in a split second, his expression changed. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This little girl actually aimed at his ''little brother''! Lin Tian was startled and quickly dodged! "Hmph, see if you keep laughing at me, if I don''t teach you a lesson, you won''t learn!" Seeing Lin Tian''s panicked look, Li Xiaomeng placed her hands on her hips, a trace of triumph crossing her fair little face. Lin Tian, speechless, frowned and said, "Apologize right now! You can''t kick around here, got it!" "I won''t!" Li Xiaomeng turned her head, her small face completely defiant! "Apologize now! If you don''t, I''ll sell you!" Lin Tian threatened. "Hmph~!" Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly and lifted her foot for another kick. "You!" Lin Tian hastily stepped back. "Hey! Stop kicking!" Lin Tian quickly intervened. Pat-pat! Li Xiaomeng''s movements still didn''t cease. ``` Chapter 205 Li Xiaomeng Deflated! Feeling a slight pain in her buttocks, Li Xiaomeng''s accumulated grievances instantly erupted, and she burst into loud sobs:"Wuu wuu, even you are bullying me! You''re also bullying me!" "Uh..." Realizing Li Xiaomeng was really crying, Lin Tianyi was stunned, and then stopped his hand with an embarrassed look on his face. In fact, Lin Tian was only trying to tease Li Xiaomeng and hadn''t really hit her hard, but to his surprise, Li Xiaomeng just cried. "Oh, oh, okay, stop crying, stop crying, it''s my fault!" Seeing Li Xiaomeng crying, Lin Tian hurriedly put her down, trying to comfort her continuously. "Hmph!" Li Xiaomeng turned away, ignoring Lin Tian. "Alright, I was wrong, how about I buy you some chips?" Lin Tian tentatively asked. Hearing the word chips, Li Xiaomeng''s movements paused instantly. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian knew he had a chance and immediately said with a smile: "I''ll buy you lots of chips, okay!" "How many?" Li Xiaomeng asked, eyes slightly red. "How about a thousand bags?" Lin Tian said with a chuckle. "No way!" Li Xiaomeng shook her head immediately. "Then how many do you want!" "I want ten thousand bags, and you have to promise to get revenge for me!" Li Xiaomeng demanded directly. "Ten thousand bags is no problem, but you have to tell me first, what exactly am I avenging for you?" Lin Tian agreed right away about the chips; a million bags wouldn''t be an issue, let alone ten thousand. However, he needed to inquire about the revenge part first; if it were unreasonable, Lin Tian wouldn''t agree to it. "Are you going to agree or not!" Seeing Lin Tian''s hesitant reply, Li Xiaomeng looked dissatisfied. "You have to tell me what I''m avenging. I mean, if you didn''t do your homework and the teacher scolded you, I obviously couldn''t replace you to hit the teacher," Lin Tian said with a helpless look. "Hmph! You''re the one who didn''t do his homework!" Li Xiaomeng retorted coldly. "Then tell me what it''s all about!" Lin Tian asked. Li Xiaomeng seemed hesitant, as if unsure whether to talk about it. Seeing this, Lin Tian said directly, "If you don''t tell me, how am I supposed to know what to avenge for you?" After hesitating for a moment, Li Xiaomeng finally spoke with some displeasure: "You have to teach a girl in our class a lesson for me." Your next journey awaits at My Virtual Library Empire "Why?" Lin Tian asked with a grin, looking at her. "She''s always mocking me! Saying that I''m a country girl with no taste and a pauper! She stole all my friends away!" Li Xiaomeng said angrily, her face aflame with rage at the thought. "Uh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian looked at Li Xiaomeng with a bizarre expression. Li Xiaomeng was only twelve, still in elementary school, and such a little kid already had these kind of conflicts? In elementary school and already facing such comments? Lin Tian was taken aback. After a pause, Lin Tian asked, "Why is she targeting you? Or is she like this with everyone else?" "Of course not, I used to be the most popular in class. She''s jealous, so she used money to steal my friends away! She even wanted to hit me!" Li Xiaomeng said furiously. "Uh..." Lin Tian was speechless. Are these still elementary school students? Lin Tian was somewhat curious about who on earth was this child, already so domineering in elementary school. Glancing at Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian was now somewhat hesitant to take revenge for her. After all, this was just a conflict between kids, and it seemed rather excessive if he got involved. "Hey, are you going to help me or not!" Seeing the hesitation on Lin Tian''s face, Li Xiaomeng said impatiently. "I..." Lin Tian was just about to speak when suddenly, he paused. "Ding..." A synthetic electronic voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind. "Mission: Fulfill Li Xiaomeng''s desire, teach Wang Hong a lesson. Mission completion reward: One Supernatural Point. Note: This mission must be completed within three days; failure to complete within three days will be considered a failure!" "Hey, are you going to help me or not, stop playing dumb!" Seeing Lin Tian''s dazed expression, thinking he was feigning ignorance, Li Xiaomeng said with annoyance. Hearing Li Xiaomeng''s voice, Lin Tian snapped out of it and, looking at Li Xiaomeng with a confident smile, said: "Help! Definitely help!" The moment the mission voice sounded, Lin Tian was determined to help. Regardless of anything else, even just to get the Supernatural Point, he would help. Of course, he wasn''t going to actually hit Wang Hong or anything like that, but playing a prank was still an option! "That''s more like it!" Seeing Lin Tian agree so readily, Li Xiaomeng nodded in satisfaction. "Is your classmate''s family really rich?" Since he had a mission to complete, Lin Tian naturally wanted to gather some information first. Li Xiaomeng replied at once, "Her family is really rich!" After saying this, she waved her hand impatiently: "We''ll talk about this later, let''s handle the more important matter at hand." "What?" Lin Tian was astonished to hear that. What could be more urgent than this? "What do you think?" Li Xiaomeng gave Lin Tian a reproachful look. "Uh..." Lin Tian was startled, looking at Li Xiaomeng''s expression. It took him a while to catch on, and he tentatively asked, "Chips?" "Nonsense!" Li Xiaomeng gave Lin Tianyi a direct white eye. Hearing this, Lin Tian himself was speechless. Were the chips more important than that matter? Who was the one crying their eyes out just now? "Deserving of a higher-ranking foodie than Mengting, impressive!" Lin Tian muttered to himself. "What did you say!" Li Xiaomeng glared at Lin Tian with widened eyes. "Ah? No, nothing!" Lin Tian replied with a sheepish grin. "Hmph, you still haven''t snapped the chips, you owe me a hundred packs from last time!" Li Xiaomeng said with a sulky face. "Alright, alright, I''ll buy them for you, is that okay?" Lin Tian said with a speechless expression. "I''m going with you!" Upon hearing there were beloved chips to eat, Li Xiaomeng instantly became lively. "Right now?" Lin Tian looked at Li Xiaomeng with a stunned expression. "Nonsense, let''s go!" Saying that, Li Xiaomeng directly took Lin Tian''s hand and headed outside. Twenty minutes later, inside Wanda Plaza. Lin Tian, carrying a large bag in his left hand and another in his right, followed Li Xiaomeng with a resigned look: "Xiaomeng, let''s go back!" At that moment, Li Xiaomeng was holding an opened bag of vegetable-flavored chips in her left hand and a Cute Bear ice cream in her right, taking a bite of chips and then a lick of ice cream. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Xiaomeng firmly shook her head and said, "No! I want to play a bit more!" "Really, it''s fine, these chips can be stored at my place, you can come over and get them whenever you want!" Lin Tian said, feeling quite annoyed despite the bags not being heavy, one in each hand. After buying the chips, Li Xiaomeng insisted on not taking so many home, worried about what the family would say, and wanted to eat half of them before returning. Hearing Lin Tian urging her to go back, Li Xiaomeng pouted and said, "I don''t wanna!" Then, licking her lips, feeling they had dried a bit, she turned to Lin Tian and said, "Brother-in-law, I''m thirsty!" "The Coke is in the pocket on my right hand, just take it yourself!" Lin Tian said helplessly. Li Xiaomeng then took an unopened bottle of Coke from Lin Tian''s left pocket, unscrewed it, and took a big gulp. "Wow, refreshing!" The fizzy Coke gave Li Xiaomeng a thrilling sensation. Watching Li Xiaomeng speechlessly, and seeing her lips covered in white ice cream as she had just eaten it, Lin Tian said resignedly: "You''ve got ice cream on your mouth, wipe it clean. There''s a tissue in the pocket on my right hand." Li Xiaomeng then took a tissue from Lin Tian''s right pocket and wiped her mouth. After doing this, Li Xiaomeng looked up at Lin Tian with a giggly smile: "Brother-in-law, you''re so nice, muah!" Looking at Li Xiaomeng speechlessly, Lin Tian could only respond: "You too, Xiaomengmeng, adorable!" "Hehe..." Li Xiaomeng laughed, gazing at Lin Tian, revealing two rows of white, neat teeth with her smiling mouth. Li Xiaomeng, still with a giggly smile, beckoned Lin Tian: "Brother-in-law, bend down." "What for?" Lin Tian asked, puzzled. "Just bend down!" Li Xiaomeng pouted. "Ugh..." Lin Tian said, feeling at a loss, then slightly bent down. "Lower," Li Xiaomeng urged. Without a choice, Lin Tian bent down a bit more, getting closer to Li Xiaomeng. Seeing Lin Tian''s face so close, Li Xiaomeng''s beautiful big eyes spun around, and suddenly, she aimed her mouth directly at Lin Tian''s face to kiss him. "What are you doing!" Lin Tian exclaimed in surprise, hastily leaning back. "Cut it out, I was just trying to give you a reward!" Li Xiaomeng gave Lin Tian a direct white eye. Lin Tian, speechless, looked at Li Xiaomeng and said, "I''m not into lolis though!" "What the, I just wanted to give you a reward, you''re too full of yourself!" Li Xiaomeng rolled her eyes. "What do kids know!" Lin Tian bluffed. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "How could I not know, I even know about..." Li Xiaomeng looked disdainfully at Lin Tian. The look on her face seemed to say these things were no big deal. "Ugh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian was speechless again. Are the kids of the new generation all this incredible? Speechless, Lin Tian watched Li Xiaomeng, and then they played in the plaza for a while longer. During that time, Li Xiaomeng ate more than a dozen bags of chips, and finally, she was willing to agree to go back. The two were walking on the edge of the plaza, and just as Lin Tian was planning to hail a taxi, suddenly, a black Rolls-Royce slowly drove by. Eventually, the black Rolls-Royce smoothly stopped before Lin Tian. "Snap!" The car door opened, and a little girl in red clothes jumped out. "Li Xiaomeng!" As soon as she jumped out of the car, the little girl looked at Li Xiaomeng with a beaming smile. Her expression was somewhat arrogant and triumphant. Seeing this little girl, Li Xiaomeng''s face instantly darkened, full of displeasure. After glimpsing the girl, then looking at the girl in red, Lin Tian had a guess in his mind. This girl in red was likely the Wang Hong who had outsmarted Li Xiaomeng. Scanning the clothes on the girl, Lin Tian noticed she was wearing An Nai''er brand from head to toe. This brand was among the top luxury brands in children''s clothing. Another glance at the black Rolls-Royce behind her, Lin Tian was certain the girl''s family must be very well-off. While Lin Tian was appraising Wang Hong, she also turned her gaze to Lin Tian. After a glance at Lin Tian, Wang Hong''s eyes shifted to the bags he was holding. She then saw the chips in the two large bags. Two big bags full of chips. Seeing these two full bags of chips, Wang Hong turned to look at Li Xiaomeng, her mouth curving up to reveal a mocking smile. Chapter 206 Little Mengs Ride "Xiaomeng, are you so poor that you can only afford to eat chips? Do you want me to give you some?" Wang Hong spoke and Lin Tian furrowed his brows slightly!Originally, Lin Tian thought this girl might just be a bit bullish, which is normal for kids from wealthy families. But from the moment she started speaking, Lin Tian''s brows were knitted. Right from her opening words, there was nothing but full-on sarcasm and disdain. No, to be precise, it was full of malice. This was tantamount to malicious slander! Lin Tian felt uncomfortable, as the girl''s words had surpassed what he considered the bounds of cute and ignorant. Lin Tian really wanted to ask how this girl''s parents taught their child. "You!" Hearing Wang Hong''s words, Li Xiaomeng instantly became furious, her little face turning red. Puffing with anger at Wang Hong, Li Xiaomeng pointed at her and yelled: "Call that out again, and see if I don''t tear your mouth apart!" "Pfft! Come on then!" Wang Hong sneered, full of disdain. "Courting death!" Li Xiaomeng shouted angrily and briskly stepped forward, charging at Wang Hong. Smack! But before she took more than a few steps, suddenly, a shadow blocked Li Xiaomeng''s path. Li Xiaomeng looked up and saw a burly man in a black suit who was over six feet tall standing in her way. It was clear that he was Wang Hong''s bodyguard. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Move!" Li Xiaomeng shouted angrily, trying to bypass him, but the bodyguard moved his body too, continuing to block her path. "Get lost!" Li Xiaomeng vented her fury, kicking toward his groin. But the bodyguard skillfully dodged. In the end, no matter how Li Xiaomeng tried, she couldn''t get past him. Seeing this, Li Xiaomeng panicked and quickly turned to Lin Tian, yelling, "Help!" "Uh" Lin Tian stood by without making a move. Dealing with the bodyguard would have been a piece of cake for Lin Tian, but he didn''t want to intervene. After all, he couldn''t just watch Li Xiaomeng actually go ahead and fight. That''s not what Lin Tian wanted. So, seeing the bodyguard blocking Li Xiaomeng''s way was just what Lin Tian wished for. As long as the bodyguard didn''t overstep his boundaries, Lin Tian had no intention of stepping in. "Come over and help me!" Seeing Lin Tian''s indifference, Li Xiaomeng snapped. Li Xiaomeng knew how tough Lin Tian was; she had seen him fight before. But what made her angry was that Lin Tian, this guy, was just standing there watching the commotion. What happened to the promised help? Thinking about this, Li Xiaomeng became even more infuriated, her anger mixed with a hint of grievance. Seeing Li Xiaomeng''s somewhat aggrieved face, Wang Hong, who was hiding behind the bodyguard, chuckled smugly: "How''s that? See how powerful I am? Is that your brother-in-law? Just a loser!" With that, Wang Hong unabashedly swept Lin Tian a look. Loser! Hearing this word, Lin Tian almost couldn''t restrain himself from retorting, but in the end, he held back, she''s just a child. I''ll endure! I can''t possibly stoop to arguing with an eleven or twelve-year-old kid. Seeing that Lin Tian remained silent, Wang Hong seemed even more smug, raising her little head, pridefully looking at Li Xiaomeng: "See? I talk about him like that and he doesn''t dare to make a sound! But I still prefer you; I don''t like losers!" Loser, again with the loser! Lin Tian was speechless. "Lin Tian, are you going to help or not, you said you would help me!" Seeing no reaction from Lin Tian, Li Xiaomeng turned her head and shouted angrily. Driven by her Vitality, she stopped calling him brother-in-law and used Lin Tian''s name directly. Lin Tian glanced at the fuming Li Xiaomeng before turning to look at Wang Hong. He thought of the mission he had received before. The mission was to teach Wang Hong a lesson. Of course, ''teaching a lesson'' didn''t mean Lin Tian could physically assault someone, especially not a twelve-year-old girl. But ''teaching a lesson'' didn''t just involve force; there were many other ways. Glancing at the An Nai''er on Wang Hong''s body and then at the Rolls-Royce behind the girl, an idea flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. But before that, Lin Tian needed to confirm one thing, so he turned to Li Xiaomeng and asked, "Is this the person who bullied you?" "It''s her!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Xiaomeng''s eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously. There might be a show; her brother-in-law was going to make a move. "What''s her name?" Lin Tian asked, giving Wang Hong, who looked proud, a quick glance. "Her name is Wang Hong!" Li Xiaomeng swiftly replied. "Good! I got it," Lin Tian said, nodding slightly. Relieved by Li Xiaomeng''s response, Lin Tian was glad that at least he had the right person. The last thing Lin Tian wanted was to go through all this trouble only to target the wrong person. With that in mind, Lin Tian started walking towards Wang Hong. Snap~! Suddenly, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks. A bodyguard dressed in a black suit reached out and blocked Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced at the bodyguard with a cold face, then looked up at Wang Hong a short distance away. Without insisting, he stood still and smiled gently at her: "What makes you so smug? Just because you have money?" "That''s right! I have money! Do you?" Wang Hong said with a look of pride, lifting her little head while speaking. "Heh..." Lin Tian shook his head with a light chuckle, thought for a moment, then turned and walked toward Li Xiaomeng. He came to Li Xiaomeng, bent down, and whispered something in her ear. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened, her face a mix of shock and doubt. After speaking, Lin Tian glanced at the shocked Li Xiaomeng, patted her shoulder encouragingly, and said, "Don''t worry, trusting me is the right choice!" Hesitating for a moment, Li Xiaomeng finally gritted her teeth, turned to Wang Hong and said, "Wang Hong, I want to compete with you!" "Compete in what!" Wang Hong glanced at Li Xiaomeng. "Let''s see whose ride is more impressive!" Li Xiaomeng shouted, but why did her tone seem somewhat lacking in confidence? "Ride?" Wang Hong was taken aback, then broke into laughter and mocked, "Talk to me when you can afford a car. Don''t tell me you brought your broken bicycle!" "Hmph! Enough talk! Are we competing or not!" Li Xiaomeng retorted coldly. Read exclusive adventures at My Virtual Library Empire "Let''s compete, then. What if you lose?" Wang Hong asked. "Whoever loses from now on has to listen to the winner!" "Okay!" Wang Hong nodded immediately. After saying that, Wang Hong looked at Li Xiaomeng and said, "Where''s your ''ride''? It''s not just your two legs, is it? Haha!" "Hmph, of course not! You''ll see soon enough!" Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly. Meanwhile, Lin Tian moved a few steps away and made a phone call. After making the call, Lin Tian came back. Glancing at him, Wang Hong turned to the bodyguard and said: "Call Uncle Wang to bring over that limited-edition sports car my dad keeps hidden, and also invite over my classmates from home. Let everyone see what kind of ride Xiaomeng has!" Wang Hong said this with a look of disdain. She couldn''t believe there would be anything better than her dad''s limited-edition sports car. She wanted to call her classmates over to give Li Xiaomeng a proper embarrassment! Chapter 207 Arrogant Ride! About fifteen minutes later, a black Lamborghini sports car, full of sleek lines, slowly made its way over.As the Lamborghini approached, instantly, everyone''s gaze turned in its direction. There was no helping it; the car was too cool, with its smooth lines and color, clearly a luxury item at first glance. The entire car looked very comfortable to the eye. Even those who knew nothing about cars could tell at a glance that this was not a cheap vehicle. Slowly, the black Lamborghini came to a stop behind the Rolls-Royce. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As soon as the car stopped, the doors immediately opened, and three girls got out. One of the girls, with her hair in a ponytail, looked at Wang Hong with excitement: "Wang Hong, your car is amazing, it''s so comfortable to sit in!" After speaking, as if she realized something, her expression froze, she saw Li Xiaomeng not far away. Seeing Li Xiaomeng, the girl''s face turned embarrassed, she slightly turned her head away, seemingly a little ashamed. "Humph!" Seeing this girl, Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly, her face full of disdain! After sweeping a glance over the two girls, Lin Tian smiled faintly. From their expressions, Lin Tian guessed that the girl probably used to be good friends with Li Xiaomeng but ended up being poached by Wang Hong. After looking at the two girls, Lin Tian didn''t say much; after all, it was just a kids'' issue. Seeing her three classmates arrive, Wang Hong looked at them with pride and lifted her chin, "Of course, this is a limited edition Lamborghini, only five in the whole world!" After finishing, Wang Hong looked at Li Xiaomeng with a mocking face, "By the way, where''s your ''ride''? It''s not really just your two legs, is it!" "What happened?" At that moment, a classmate beside her asked. Hearing the classmate''s question, the mockery on Wang Hong''s face intensified as she laughed disdainfully at Li Xiaomeng, "She wanted to compete with me about who has the better ride. She even said I couldn''t compare to her, ridiculous!" The girl glanced at Li Xiaomeng and then pursed her lips dismissively, "What does she have, anyway? Just a broken bicycle!" "Exactly, exactly!" Another girl beside her nodded in agreement. "Poor thing, where''s your ''ride''? You don''t have one, do you? If it doesn''t show up, I''ve already won!" Wang Hong looked at Li Xiaomeng triumphantly. "I have a plane! It''s much more impressive than yours!" Li Xiaomeng said indignantly. "Hah?" Hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, Wang Hong was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, "I''m dying of laughter, you have a plane? Get lost! You mean ''paper plane'' at best!" Wang Hong mocked. "Exactly, shameless!" Wang Hong''s two other girlfriends also scoffed. "Hump! No, it''s not!" Li Xiaomeng puffed up her cheeks indignantly. "Then bring it out! A plane, oh, I''m so scared!" Wang Hong said sarcastically. "You..." Li Xiaomeng glared at Wang Hong, wanting to say something, but she didn''t know what to say because the plane Lin Tian mentioned hadn''t really come. Thinking of this, Li Xiaomeng turned to look at Lin Tian with a questioning face. Noticing Li Xiaomeng''s look, Lin Tian smiled and nodded, "It''ll be here very soon, two more minutes at most!" "Acting all high and mighty, a plane!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Hong rolled her eyes in disdain. After glancing at this somewhat unruly girl, Lin Tian didn''t speak. Lin Tian noticed that the bodyguard standing by her also had a slight look of disdain. The bodyguard also didn''t believe Lin Tian''s words. A plane? Discover stories with My Virtual Library Empire How could that be possible? Putting aside whether one could afford to buy a plane, even if you had one, could you just casually fly it into a bustling city center? Even the mayor doesn''t have this much power! Lin Tian glanced at the disdain on his bodyguard''s face, gave a slight smile, patted his shoulder, and chuckled, "Brother? You don''t believe me either?" Brushing Lin Tian''s hand off his shoulder, the bodyguard didn''t say anything, but his dismissive look made it clear that he didn''t believe a word Lin Tian said. He thought Lin Tian was trying to show off. Noticing the bodyguard''s scorn, Lin Tian didn''t say anything, just smiled and stood his ground, waiting. After about ten seconds, Lin Tian suddenly spoke up, "Here it comes!" "Huh?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, everyone at the scene was startled and looked up to the sky. But there was nothing in the sky but the vast expanse of blue. No sign of the so-called airplane. Seeing this, Wang Hong looked at Lin Tian with disdain and mocked him: "Where''s the airplane? The one you were talking about? Do you think we''re idiots?" After speaking, Wang Hong turned to Li Xiaomeng and scoffed: "No wonder you''re so dumb, having an idiot for a brother-in-law. But being dumb isn''t your fault, making a public fool of yourself is!" "It''s coming!" Lin Tian said once again. "Coming my ass! Do you think everyone here is a fool! If it really shows up, I''ll eat the airplane whole!" Wang Hong cursed Lin Tian openly, full of disdain. "Heh..." Lin Tian shook his head, speechless. Seeing Lin Tian shake his head, Wang Hong mocked him, "What? Don''t you dare? If it really comes, I''ll eat the airplane! You..." Suddenly, mid-sentence, Wang Hong paused, a look of disbelief flashing across her face. "Whoosh whoosh..." Out of nowhere, the sound of helicopter blades whirling began to echo. The sound grew closer and closer. At the noise, everyone was taken aback. After a moment of stunned silence, all heads tilted back to gaze at the sky. "Whoosh whoosh..." Accompanied by the sound of helicopter blades, a blue helicopter, about ten meters long, slowly appeared from the horizon. "Whoosh whoosh..." As the helicopter neared, those standing below could feel gusts of strong wind from the rotor blades above. As the helicopter began to descend, everyone around cleared the way, leaving a hundred-meter-wide clearing. Whoosh whoosh~! Seeing the clearing, the helicopter began its descent. Staring dumbfounded at the slowly descending helicopter, Wang Hong''s face was a picture of shock, hardly able to believe what she saw. A real airplane was actually coming? Catching a glimpse of the shocked Wang Hong, Lin Tian smiled slightly: "Weren''t you saying you''d eat this airplane? Would you like to do it now?" "..." Wang Hong bit her red lip, her face a mix of embarrassment and difficulty believing that a plane had actually come. Grinning at her, feeling that the time was right, Lin Tian then took the excited Li Xiaomeng''s hand and said with a smile, "Come on, let''s board the plane!" With that, Lin Tian took Li Xiaomeng towards the airplane. As Lin Tian escorted Li Xiaomeng onto the airplane, it started up once more. Watching the airplane rise into the air, seeing Li Xiaomeng''s excited smiling face inside, Wang Hong felt irritated, thoroughly exasperated. "Wow, we''re so high up!" Sitting in the helicopter, Li Xiaomeng exclaimed excitedly, her cheeks flushed with thrill. She couldn''t believe that an airplane had actually come. Lin Tian smiled as he watched, and simultaneously, he sent half of his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness. "Ding..." As Lin Tian''s consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, an electronic synthesized voice sounded: "Mission: To help Li Xiaomeng teach Wang Hong a lesson has been completed. Reward: one Superpower Point." With this voice, Lin Tian immediately felt an additional Superpower Point within his Sea of Consciousness. Chapter 208 Good Benefits! Having completed his task, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. This helicopter had been arranged by Lin Tian himself, who made a call to Zhong Guo; then, through Zhong Liting''s father''s connections, he managed to acquire it!If not for that, it really would have been inconvenient! But completing the task was all that mattered! He took Li Xiaomeng for a spin in the sky, then brought her back down to the ground! After dropping Li Xiaomeng off at home, Lin Tian immediately hailed a taxi back to school! An hour later, the taxi stopped at the entrance of Wu''an University. He got out, paid the driver, and then Lin Tian stepped out of the car. Walking through the school gates, Lin Tian glanced at the pretty female students coming and going and felt a burst of contentment, tossing his head back nonchalantly and said to himself with a narcissistic tone, "Ladies, your brother is back!" Feeling self-admired, Lin Tian walked towards the school with light, brisk steps. Passing by the 14th building of the female dorms, Lin Tian paused for a moment and instinctively glanced at the building. Lin Tian remembered that Shen Mengyi lived in this dormitory. Thinking of Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian muttered to himself, "I haven''t seen this girl for so long, I wonder if she''s been thinking about me!" The thought of Shen Mengyi conjured her charming face in Lin Tian''s mind. Licking his tongue, Lin Tian took out his phone from his pocket, opened the address book, hesitated for a moment, but eventually, Lin Tian put the phone back. And continued on his way to his dorm room. However, after just a few steps, Lin Tian suddenly stopped. Lin Tian turned his head slightly, his expression taking aback as an electronic synthesized voice rang out in his mind: "Task: Fulfill Shen Mengyi''s wish by helping her carry water to the female dorms. Reward for completing the task: One Supernatural Point. Note: This task must be completed within five minutes; failure to complete within the specified time will be considered a failure!" The moment Lin Tian heard the task announcement, he was startled. A task? A task had arrived? Where was Shen Mengyi right now? Lin Tian immediately began looking around. According to his understanding of the system, such sudden tasks usually meant the person issuing the task wasn''t far from him. Glancing around, Lin Tian immediately saw a flickering human-shaped red dot in the lobby on the first floor of the 14th building of the female dormitory. That was the task''s flashing red light. Seeing the red light, Lin Tian was certain that Shen Mengyi was there. After a moment''s thought, Lin Tian walked in. In the lobby on the first floor of the 14th female dorm building, Shen Mengyi and her roommate Li Wenting were anxiously waiting. "Why is it taking so long? Didn''t the water delivery say it would be here in ten minutes? It''s been almost half an hour now!" Shen Mengyi said, glancing at her phone impatiently. "Seriously, what''s taking them so long?" Li Wenting was equally displeased. At the feet of the two girls were two large Run Tian mineral water jugs. Many people at the school bought this kind of water jug, and normally, a designated person delivered it directly to the dormitory entrance. However, the man responsible today had an urgent matter and said he would come next time. But Shen Mengyi''s room had run out of water, and with an urgent need, she asked him to deliver it now. The man really had an emergency, said he would be there in ten minutes, and asked the girls to wait. Reluctantly, Shen Mengyi and her roommate had no choice but to wait. Who knew that nearly twenty minutes would pass and the man still hadn''t arrived. The two girls couldn''t lift the heavy jugs of water, leaving them with no option but to wait, and waiting was the most irksome thing! After waiting some more, Li Wenting couldn''t wait any longer and turned to Shen Mengyi, "Why don''t we call someone to carry it up for us?" Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Who are you going to call?" Shen Mengyi gave her a glance. "That Lin Tian guy. Last time, I heard Zhang Li say that when you and he were stuck in the gym because of the heavy rain, Lin Tian appeared out of nowhere. Maybe he''ll show up again right now!" Li Wenting said with a grin. "Pfft! As if!" Shen Mengyi gave her a dismissive look. How could Lin Tian possibly show up again? Besides, she hadn''t been in contact with him for a few days. "What if he actually does appear? There could be a miracle!" Li Wenting said teasingly. Despite saying so, Li Wenting didn''t believe it either; she was just teasing Shen Mengyi. "If he really does appear, I''ll confess to him! Are you happy now?" Shen Mengyi said irritably. "Really?" Suddenly, a familiar male voice came from the door. Hearing the voice, both girls were stunned, turning their heads to look toward the entrance. As they turned, they saw Lin Tian walking in with a beaming smile. Staring at Shen Mengyi, who was somewhat dazed, Lin Tian stepped forward, stopped in front of her, and looked at her meaningfully: "What was it you said just now? Did you want to confess to me?" "You... how did you get here?" Shen Mengyi asked, looking at Lin Tian in astonishment. Lin Tian''s sudden appearance was beyond her expectations. Lin Tian chuckled: "When the goddess calls, of course, I have to come over!" As he spoke, Lin Tian raised his eyebrows playfully. "Such a smooth talker!" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes at Lin Tian, her face full of discontent, "Your goddess must be Mengting!" "Uh..." Lin Tian laughed awkwardly, not knowing what to say. From the moment Lin Tian appeared, Li Wenting had been examining him closely. Doubtfully scrutinizing Lin Tian, Li Wenting said, "You''re not so impressive either. How did my little Mengyi fall for you? And I heard the freshman year campus belle is your girlfriend? You have that much charm? Can''t see it!" Li Wenting was originally very curious about Lin Tian. She was curious what kind of guy could make the picky Shen Mengyi constantly think of him, what kind of guy could be the boyfriend of freshman year campus belle Bu Mengting. In Li Wenting''s mind, Lin Tian was supposed to be outstanding, but now that she saw him, she couldn''t help but be greatly disappointed. Ordinary! Lin Tian seemed too ordinary. Not tall, at most 1.75 meters. And he didn''t seem particularly robust either. Most importantly, Lin Tian wasn''t handsome at all. He was just average. Li Wenting was greatly disappointed in Lin Tian and also felt it was a pity for Shen Mengyi as there were many boys chasing after her who were much better than Lin Tian. She couldn''t understand why Shen Mengyi would take a liking to this ordinary kid. Noticing the disappointment and skepticism in Li Wenting''s eyes, Lin Tian didn''t care and merely smiled: "My excellence can''t be explained in just a few words. It''s an inner beauty!" With that, Lin Tian grinned, showing a row of white teeth. "Yeah, right!" Seeing Lin Tian''s shamelessly boastful look, Li Wenting rolled her eyes. Unable to bear seeing Lin Tian so smug, Li Wenting said annoyedly: "Mr. Inner Beauty, since you''re so amazing, then please help us carry these two water buckets upstairs. One in each hand won''t be a problem for you, right?" After saying that, Li Wenting paused, afraid Lin Tian would back out, and added: "Since you said you''re that capable, then show us." "Uh..." Lin Tian glanced at the mineral water buckets at the girls'' feet. Each bucket probably weighed about fifty kilos, which of course was a breeze for Lin Tian with his strength. But at this moment, Lin Tian deliberately showed a hint of hesitation and embarrassment on his face. Noticing the hesitation on Lin Tian''s face, Li Wenting chuckled and provocatively said: Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire "Can you do it or not? I have a picture of little Mengyi without her clothes. If you succeed, I''ll let you see it!" "Really?" Lin Tian''s eyes lit up at these words. "Wenting, you haven''t deleted that photo yet?" Shen Mengyi was startled upon hearing this and her face turned red. After speaking, she quickly said to Lin Tian: "Don''t listen to her nonsense, there''s no such photo!" Meanwhile, Li Wenting, who was next to them, ignored Shen Mengyi and said to Lin Tian: "Hurry up, I have it here. If you do it, I''ll let you see it, okay?" As she spoke, Li Wenting looked at Lin Tian with a mischievous smile. "Are you sure?" Lin Tian asked Li Wenting, his eyes sparkling. Pictures without clothes, that''s what Lin Tian liked the most! "Of course, hurry up," Li Wenting encouraged with a confident expression. "I see" Lin Tian pondered for a moment, then looked up at Li Wenting with a playful grin, a hint of slyness flickering in his eyes: "Not only do I want Mengyi''s picture without clothes, but I also want yours. Would you dare to give it to me?" "You..." Li Wenting was taken aback by his words. Then seeing the smile on Lin Tian''s face, Li Wenting''s eyes shifted, and she nodded immediately: "No problem!" Li Wenting agreed quickly because she thought Lin Tian couldn''t do it and used this method to make him back down. If that''s the case, I''ll turn the tables on him! Li Wenting thought to herself. After speaking, Li Wenting looked at Lin Tian with an amused face, anticipating his embarrassment. But Lin Tian''s next action stunned Li Wenting. Lin Tian walked straight to the two water buckets and pointing at them, he asked Li Wenting, "Were you serious about what you said earlier?" After a moment of hesitation, Li Wenting nodded. "That''s good!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, then reached out and effortlessly picked up one bucket of mineral water with one hand. As simple as lifting two dolls, so easily! "You..." Seeing Lin Tian easily lift the two water buckets, Li Wenting''s eyes widened. Ease! Lin Tian looked completely at ease; the fifty-kilo buckets of water seemed as light as two one-kilo bottles in his hands. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian turned his head and chuckled, then started walking towards the dormitory. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, the doorkeeper auntie immediately looked over. "Auntie, I''m delivering water; I''ll be right back down!" Lin Tian said upon seeing the doorkeeper auntie. The doorkeeper auntie glanced at the two buckets of water in Lin Tian''s hands, then nodded: "Make it quick!" Lin Tian responded and then proceeded to walk upstairs. Seeing Lin Tian casually carrying a bucket of water in each hand, the two girls paused for a second, then quickly followed. Holding the mineral water with one hand, Lin Tian turned his head and asked the girls, "Which dorm room is it?" "316!" Shen Mengyi promptly replied. At this moment, Li Wenting still had her eyes wide open, looking at Lin Tian. She couldn''t have imagined that in Lin Tian''s seemingly frail body lay such immense strength. At this point, Li Wenting''s thoughts were a mess! What if Lin Tian really did it? Was she really going to give him her picture without clothes? This, this... Chapter 209 With a disturbed mood, Li Wenting followed behind Lin Tian!Meanwhile, Lin Tian, carrying a bucket in one hand, ascended to the third floor with ease. Carrying the bucket, Lin Tian still had the mood to look around curiously. Upon reaching the third-floor corridor, Lin Tian''s gaze frequently shifted toward the girls'' dorm rooms that had their doors open. He hoped to catch a glimpse of a girl undressed! This was the mysterious girls'' dormitory, after all! Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire Suddenly, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks, his eyes lighting up slightly! He saw a pure-looking girl taking off her top, seemingly changing her clothes! What a treat! Lin Tian''s eyes sparkled! But in the next moment, the girl hesitated, looking in astonishment at Lin Tian outside! Startled, the girl screamed and cursed at him, calling him a pervert! Then, with a bang, she shut the dorm room door! "Hmph!" Suddenly, Lin Tian heard two cold snorts from behind! Turning his head, Lin Tian saw Shen Yiran and Li Wenting looking at him disdainfully! "That... that was a misunderstanding!" Lin Tian awkwardly chuckled! "Let''s go!" Shen Yiran, annoyed, gave Lin Tian a cold glance! Lin Tian could only awkwardly move forward! Nevertheless, Lin Tian still occasionally glanced around, hopeful to see a treat! "This is it, okay, don''t walk past it!" Seeing Lin Tian walking with the water, looking left and right, almost walking past her own dormitory, Shen Mengyi behind him commented in annoyance. "Pervert! Still so lecherous!" Shen Mengyi muttered through gritted teeth. She was really annoyed by Lin Tian''s lecherous demeanor. "Oh? Here?" Hearing Shen Mengyi''s words, Lin Tian paused, looked up, and sure enough, he saw "316" written above the door frame of the dormitory on the left. Seeing 316, Lin Tian walked in. Upon entering, Lin Tian''s gaze swept across the room. Looking around, he immediately saw two girls engrossed in something on a computer. One of the girls he recognizedit was the same girl who had been with Shen Mengyi at the sports center when he delivered the umbrella to her. After glancing at the two girls, Lin Tian immediately set the two buckets of water on the floor. "Clack!" The water made a soft noise as it hit the ground. "Ah~!" Startled by the sudden sound, both girls watching the computer jumped, their bodies stiffening. After a moment, the two girls hurriedly turned around. Seeing Lin Tian, both girls looked taken aback. Seeing the surprised expressions on the girls'' faces, Lin Tian glanced at Zhang Li and cheerfully waved his hand. "Hi! We meet again!" "You are?" Zhang Li looked at Lin Tian, confused. "The one who brought you and Shen Mengyi umbrellas last time, remember?" Lin Tian said cheerfully. "Oh! It''s you!" Hearing this, Zhang Li instantly recalled. It was late that day, and although Lin Tian had left a strong impression, Zhang Li couldn''t quite remember his face. But upon Lin Tian''s reminder, she instantly made the connection. "What brings you here?" Zhang Li asked curiously, looking at Lin Tian. "I came to deliver water!" Lin Tian smiled lightly, then his gaze shifted over the girls'' shoulders to the computer, curious, "What are you watching? It seemed really intense just now." sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Speaking, Lin Tian''s gaze shifted toward the computer. After a glance, Lin Tian realized the two girls were probably watching a movie. Focusing on the screen for a few seconds, a realization flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. A horror film! The two girls were actually watching a horror film. No wonder they were so jumpy at just a little noise. He remembered the film; it was Japan''s "Sadako." The scene where Sadako climbs out of the TV had also startled Lin Tian the first time. "What are you watching?" Just then, Shen Mengyi and Li Wenting also walked in. "We''re watching ''Sadako''!" Zhang Li replied. Hearing Zhang Li''s words, Shen Mengyi looked at Zhang Li with an expression of disbelief: "Watching a horror film again, you get so scared but still love watching this stuff, I can''t deal with you!" "It''s thrilling!" Zhang Li chuckled. After rolling her eyes at Zhang Li, Shen Mengyi shook her head and said nothing, then turned to Lin Tian: "Alright, thank you, you can go now." Shen Mengyi didn''t give Lin Tian a friendly look. Shen Mengyi was annoyed by Lin Tian''s behavior earlier, appearing lecherous. "Uh" Lin Tian was speechless upon hearing Shen Mengyi''s prompt dismissal. Even the water he brought wasn''t offered a sip, a bit excessive. Most importantly, the promised treat still hadn''t been given! Lin Tian rolled his eyes, sat down, crossed his legs, and said to Li Wenting: "Girl, I''ve carried the water up here, shouldn''t you fulfill your promise now!" "What? I don''t know what you''re talking about!" Li Wenting turned her head away, pretending to be clueless! "What promise?" Hearing the conversation between the two, the nearby Zhang Li asked curiously! "Well" Lin Tian smiled slyly, glanced at Li Wenting, and said: "Earlier this girl promised me that if I carried the water up here, she would show me pictures of Yiran undressed! And hers too!" "What?" Zhang Li and the other female student were momentarily stunned! After a moment, Zhang Li, eager to sow chaos, exclaimed loudly: "Yes, yes! Hurry, I want to see too! Hehe!" Shen Yiran looked on coldly from the side. Seeing Lin Tian with his legs crossed, looking carefree, she immediately couldn''t hold back her anger! Taking a deep breath, Shen Yiran walked to the front of her bed, grabbed her white pillow, and forcefully threw it at Lin Tian''s head: "Get out! You scoundrel! Still want to see photos! Pervert!" "Uh, uh" Lin Tian kept backing up, hit by the pillow! He looked speechless! As Shen Yiran struck him, a faint scent occasionally emanated from the pillow! It was Shen Yiran''s scent! Chapter 210 What a Genius! Lin Tianyi looked speechless, touched his nose, and muttered:"So fierce! Who would want such a mannish woman! But the touch just now wasn''t too bad! Hehe..." After mumbling to himself, Lin Tian headed towards the dormitory building. On his way down, he had planned to see if there were any perks to catch! Unfortunately, the girls were all very conservative, and Lin Tian didn''t see anything worthwhile. He could only leave disappointed! "Lin Tian!" Just as he walked out from underneath the girls'' dormitory building, a familiar voice rang out next to his ear! Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian paused in his steps, a trace of embarrassment crossing his face! When Lin Tian turned around, he saw Bu Mengting looking at him with a puzzled expression! In Bu Mengting''s hand was a hot water kettle, clearly she was on her way to fetch some hot water! "Ah, Mengting, what are you doing here?" Lin Tian said with an awkward smile! "Shouldn''t I be the one asking you that?" Bu Mengting huffed coldly, glancing at the girls'' dormitory behind Lin Tian and said with an unhappy face: Find your next adventure on My Virtual Library Empire "How come you''re coming out of the girls'' dormitory?" "Oh, a female classmate needed to move some stuff, so I just helped out a bit!" Lin Tian said offhandedly! "Really? It must be that Shen Yiran from your class, right?" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes at Lin Tian and pursed her lips! "How could it be? Are you going to fetch water? Come on, let your husband take care of this for you! Let''s go!" Saying that, Lin Tian took the kettle from Bu Mengting''s hand and then grabbed her small hand with his other hand to walk forward! "Hey, you haven''t answered my question from earlier!" Far away, Bu Mengting''s voice of discontent drifted over! "The question from earlier is already in the past. By the way, girl, do you want to go to a hotel with me tonight?" ... The next day, Lin Tian and his roommates went to class together! In the morning, Lin Tian and his classmates had only two sessions of class, both on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ding ding... The bell rang for a while, but everyone noticed the teacher still hadn''t arrived. "Why hasn''t he come yet? Where''s the teacher?" The students were all puzzled. Lin Tian was also somewhat bewildered. Under normal circumstances, teachers always arrived early, so why hadn''t the teacher arrived even though class had started? Lin Tian remembered that their Traditional Chinese Medicine teacher was supposed to be a middle-aged man with a slight bald spot. Just as everyone was in doubt, suddenly, a beautiful figure walked in from outside. Seeing this person, everyone in the room went silent instantly. Such a beautiful young woman! After glancing over the students, Wang Yan apologized with a smile: "Sorry, I got held up by something just now. Your teacher Mr. Wang is unavailable today, so I''ll be taking over the next two sessions for you all. Let''s learn together. My name is Wang Yan." With that said, Wang Yan turned around and wrote her name on the blackboard. Seeing this woman, Lin Tian was also quite surprised. Wang Yan appeared to be in her thirties, not exceptionally beautiful, simply above average, yet she had a unique charm about her that made her very attractive. This was something young girls lacked. That distinct aroma of a mature woman. Furthermore, Lin Tian found that Wang Yan was the type who grew on you the more you looked. Ogling Wang Yan''s slightly round face, Lin Tian thought to himself: "A very flavorful woman." The longer he watched, the more appealing Wang Yan became to Lin Tian, much like a fine wine that grows more fragrant with each taste. Thanks to his photographic memory and superb understanding, Lin Tian usually needed to listen only once to remember, and didn''t even need to look down at the book. Lin Tian listened quietly to the class, occasionally glancing at Wang Yan. Wang Yan''s beauty lay not in her looks, but in the aura that surrounded her. As Lin Tian watched quietly, he realized he was developing a fondness for Wang Yan. It wasn''t romantic affection, but rather a very good impression of a person. "Ding ding..." Unaware of the time passing, the bell signaling the end of class rang. Upon hearing the class bell, Lin Tian was shocked to realize that the two sessions had flown by unnoticed. "Class is over?" Lin Tian was surprised. When the bell rang again, and Lin Tian saw Wang Yan leaving the classroom with her teaching materials, he realized that the two sessions had ended. "Let''s head out, go back!" While Lin Tian was sitting in his seat, slightly dazed, his roommates had already stood up, holding their textbooks and speaking to Lin Tian. As Guo Rong and the others spoke, the rest of the classmates were already getting up and heading out. There were only two Traditional Chinese Medicine classes that morning. School was out now. "Eh..." Seeing the others, Lin Tian paused for a moment, then stuffed his Chinese medicine book into the drawer and stood up. "Wang Yan is quite attractive, very charismatic!" "She looks okay, but it''s mainly the charm she exudes, it''s enchanting." "Right, right, the more you look, the more you like her. Who knows if she''ll teach us again in the future." sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Didn''t she say? She was just substituting. She won''t be coming again." "Pity. By the way, do you guys know which department she teaches in? We could go to their class to listen." "How would I know that? If I did, I''d be there already, having such a beautiful teacher is a treat for the eyes," Guo Rong said with a grin. "Hey, look!" Suddenly, Feng Jiabao exclaimed, pointing ahead in surprise. Hearing Feng Jiabao''s voice, the others immediately followed the direction he was pointing. Looking over, he saw Wang Yan sitting alone on a bench under a willow tree. At that time, Wang Yan was bending over, rubbing her ankle as if she was feeling uncomfortable. Seeing this scene, Feng Jiabao''s eyes lit up, and he turned his head with a grin to look at his roommates, "Shall we try to get her number?" "Come on! Forget it! Why don''t you go? I''ll wait for the good news?" Guo Rong looked at her with a grin, an expression of someone watching a show on her face. "Uh, this, that..." Hearing Guo Rong''s words, Feng Jiabao''s face turned somewhat embarrassed. Although Feng Jiabao usually appeared carefree and thick-skinned, he still felt a bit sheepish about hitting on his own teacher. When Lin Tian heard his roommates'' conversation and then looked at Wang Yan sitting on the stone bench in front, he smiled slightly and said, "Watch me!" After that, without another word, he walked straight over. "Hey! Lin Tian..." Seeing Lin Tian walking straight over, Guo Rong and the others were dumbfounded. What is he trying to do, he couldn''t seriously want to ask Wang Yan for her number, could he? Guo Rong and the others widened their eyes in astonishment, watching Lin Tian with disbelief. Lin Tian approached Wang Yan with measured strides and stopped in front of her. Wang Yan, who was bending over to rub her foot, was surprised when she saw a pair of feet suddenly stop in front of her and looked up curiously. As she lifted her head to look at the boy in front of her, a hint of confusion flashed in Wang Yan''s eyes. Despite having taught Lin Tian in two classes already, Wang Yan didn''t recognize him at all. Noticing the puzzled look on Wang Yan''s face, Lin Tian smiled and said, "Ms. Wang, do you need any help?" As he spoke, his gaze shifted toward the ankle that Wang Yan was rubbing. "No need, who are you?" Wang Yan straightened her body and looked at Lin Tian, puzzled. "You just taught my class." Lin Tian replied with a slight smile. "Oh, you are from the 2014 acupuncture class!" Recognizing him, a flash of realization appeared in Wang Yan''s eyes. "Yes, that''s right. Is your foot uncomfortable, do you need help?" Lin Tian asked again, glancing at Wang Yan''s ankle. "No need, thank you. You should get going!" Wang Yan politely nodded her head. "Uh..." Hearing her response, Lin Tian was taken aback and was unsure what to say next. Lin Tian noticed that Wang Yan had stood up. Wang Yan stood up, smiled politely at Lin Tian, and then said with a smile, "I must be going now, you''re busy!" With that, she nodded slightly and turned to leave. "Uh..." Lin Tian was startled to see Wang Yan walking away. At the same time, Lin Tian noticed, although Wang Yan tried to disguise it, her right foot still seemed unnatural when she walked. And that foot had just been the one she was massaging. Seeing her somewhat unnatural right foot, Lin Tian was puzzled. Was she injured? Just as Lin Tian was slightly dazed, an electronic synthesized voice sounded in his mind: "Task: Help Wang Yan deal with domestic abuse, help her get a divorce! Task completion reward: one Supernatural Point! Note: This is a special task. A prerequisite for completing the task is that Wang Yan must kiss the host at least once!" A task? Domestic abuse? And what the hell is that about a kiss? Lin Tian was speechless. Shaking his head, he didn''t think about it anymore; if he did, Wang Yan would be gone! At that moment, recalling the awkward way Wang Yan had been walking, a realization flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. With that in mind, Lin Tian immediately followed after her, "Ms. Wang!" Hearing the call, Wang Yan turned around, looking curiously at Lin Tian and asking in wonder, "Is there something else you need?" "I can fulfill your wish!" Lin Tian declared confidently. "What wish?" Wang Yan frowned slightly at the abrupt statement. After giving Wang Yan a glance, Lin Tian hesitated but eventually spoke out, "I know your husband has a tendency for domestic violence. I can help you!" When Wang Yan heard his words, her face changed instantly, and she said coldly, "I don''t know what you''re talking about!" After speaking, Wang Yan turned her head and walked away with a cold expression. "Uh..." Seeing Wang Yan''s face change instantly, Lin Tian was taken aback. After a moment, he understood what was going on. After all, this was a private matter of her family; Wang Yan was naturally angry to have it directly spoken out by someone else. However, Lin Tian believed that since the system had issued this task, obviously Wang Yan deep down must be hoping someone could resolve this issue. As long as Wang Yan had this wish, Lin Tian had confidence. With that thought, Lin Tian quickly followed after her again. "Uh..." Seeing Wang Yan leave with a cold face, Guo Rong and the others watching from afar were all stunned. "Now Lin Tian is doomed; he got rejected, haha!" "Yeah, he must be disappointed! We should really rib him when he comes back!" "It''s just beyond his capability, haha!" Several mocking friends rejoiced in Lin Tian''s misfortune! "Damn, why hasn''t he come back yet? What is he trying to do?" But in the next moment, the roommates were taken aback! They realized that after being rejected by Wang Yan, Lin Tian had not given up; he was actually still chasing after her. "Damn, no way!" Seeing this, Feng Jiabao''s eyes widened. "Awesome! It''s no wonder he''s the guy who slept with four girls, he is really something!" Seeing Lin Tian daring to follow again, Guo Rong was full of admiration. It was one thing to chase after a teacher. But to still go after her even after being rejected! What a daring person! Chapter 211 That kiss of tenderness! At this moment, Lin Tian had completely forgotten about his roommates, his mind preoccupied with other matters.Seeing Wang Yan walk away with an icy expression, Lin Tian immediately hastened to follow her. "Teacher Wang!" Lin Tian quickly caught up, his pace swift, intercepting Wang Yan beneath a weeping willow tree. "What do you want? Get out of the way!" Seeing Lin Tian blocking her path, Wang Yan frowned deeply and scolded with a cold face. "I know you want your husband to stop the domestic violence, and I have a way!" Lin Tian''s eyes were firmly fixed on Wang Yan. "I don''t understand what you''re talking about!" Wang Yan''s pretty face seemed to frost over. Seeing this, Lin Tian realized he needed to show some real skill to convince her, and after a moment''s thought, he slowly opened his palm. Watching Lin Tian''s movements, Wang Yan cast a doubtful glance at his hand. Her gaze swept over Lin Tian''s palm, and suddenly, Wang Yan''s eyes widened. Water! It was a water droplet the size of a ping pong ball, slowly taking shape in the center of Lin Tian''s palm, quietly floating there. At this sight, Wang Yan''s face was full of astonishment. Catching a glimpse of the shock on Wang Yan''s face, Lin Tian smiled and said, "I have superpowers. I can sense your troubles, and I can help solve your problem." "You..." Wang Yan raised her head to look at Lin Tian, her expression one of bafflement. In Wang Yan''s eyes, Lin Tian saw astonishment, a hint of shock, and also a sliver of distrust. Witnessing this, Lin Tian knew his performance was still insufficient. Thinking so, Lin Tian flicked his hand and shouted, "Rain!" Whoosh! Following Lin Tian''s gesture, the area a hundred meters behind him suddenly experienced a heavy downpour. The torrential rain came swiftly. "Stop!" Lin Tian suddenly commanded. "Whoosh!" Suddenly, the rain that had barely lasted a few seconds came to an abrupt halt. "Uh..." Staring at the scene dumbfounded, Wang Yan''s face was visibly shocked. This time, Wang Yan finally started to believe there must be some element of superpower involved. How else could someone command the rain to start and stop? Catching another glimpse of the astonishment in Wang Yan''s eyes, Lin Tian grinned and said, "How about that? Do you believe me now? I can help you." "You... really have superpowers?" Wang Yan asked, staring at Lin Tian blankly. "Yes, didn''t you just see?" Lin Tian replied cheerfully. "Then how can you help me?" Wang Yan looked at Lin Tian skeptically, feeling that he must have an ulterior motive. Hearing this, Lin Tian''s gaze swept over Wang Yan''s fair, small hand and then her rosy lips. Hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian spoke with a tinge of embarrassment, "I can help you, but I have one condition." "What condition?" Wang Yan asked, her brow furrowing upon hearing this. Lin Tian glanced at Wang Yan''s small mouth, his expression somewhat unnatural as he said, "Can I kiss you?" "What nonsense are you talking about?" Wang Yan frowned at Lin Tian. "Because only by doing that can I help you," Lin Tian explained. Lin Tian was speechless that the task required him to kiss Wang Yan! However, he liked it! Wondering if she would agree! Lin Tian thought with some anticipation! Wang Yan''s gaze swept coldly over Lin Tian and she turned to walk away. "Hey, Teacher Wang!" Realizing Wang Yan had walked away, Lin Tian was momentarily stunned, about to chase after her! Suddenly, there came a soft cry from Wang Yan! It turned out that the injury on her leg had acted up, causing her to stumble! It happened so suddenly that Wang Yan couldn''t help but fall backward! And behind her was a large rock! "Be careful!" Lin Tian shouted in alarm, his feet pushing off! Whoosh! In an instant, Lin Tian appeared behind Wang Yan, supporting her neck with one hand and holding her thigh with the other! The two faced each other, wrapped in each other''s arms in a somewhat amorous embrace! Uh... Their gazes met, and both were stunned for a moment! Their faces were so close, almost close enough to hear each other''s breathing! "I..." Wang Yan began to say something but then her eyes widened. Kiss! Lin Tian actually leaned down and kissed her! Wang Yan was completely stunned! And in the distance, Guo Rong and the others who had been watching the scene all widened their eyes in disbelief... "Damn! Damn... Lin Tian is too awesome!" Seeing this, Guo Rong and the others were dumbfounded. Feng Jiabao swallowed hard, staring at Lin Tian: After a good five or six seconds, Lin Tian finally released his mouth! As soon as Lin Tian let go, Wang Yan immediately slapped Lin Tian''s face, her own face flushed with shyness. "Slap!" With a loud slap, Lin Tian''s cheek felt burning hot. "Pervert!" Wang Yan glared fiercely at Lin Tian, her face red with anger. Lin Tian touched his cheek and said nothing. As Wang Yan''s loud slap rang out, all the surrounding students stopped in their tracks and curiously turned their gaze towards them. Feeling the curious looks from the other students, Wang Yan''s face flushed with hot embarrassment, her expression a mix of shame and anger. Glancing at the curious looks from the surrounding students, Wang Yan couldn''t stay any longer. She glared fiercely at Lin Tian and stormed off! Lin Tian touched his still-burning cheek, somewhat at a loss for words. "Sigh, it''s all for the mission! To help you, I''ve even sacrificed my good looks!" Lin Tian muttered quietly to himself! Of course, these were words Lin Tian could only say to himself! "But why did it have to be a kiss?" Lin Tian was puzzled! He hadn''t had time to ask before, but now was a good opportunity to find out! Thinking this, Lin Tian submerged his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness and asked: "System, why did it have to be a kiss this time?" "Ding! The kiss was to strengthen the host''s connection with Wang Yan. After the kiss just now, the system has analyzed that Wang Yan might be in mortal danger tonight. Host, please be alert!" "Life-threatening danger? No wonder," Lin Tian muttered to himself! "Hey!" As Lin Tian was deep in thought, suddenly, he felt someone tap his shoulder. Feeling the touch, he turned his head to look. Discover more content at My Virtual Library Empire Turning around, Lin Tian immediately saw his three roommates looking at him with admiration. Seeing Lin Tian coming to his senses, Guo Rong hugged Lin Tian''s shoulder tightly and exclaimed with an exaggerated expression, "Damn, Lin Tian, you''re so badass! A forced kiss, wow!" "Exactly! I''m totally in awe, bro!" Feng Jiabao looked up to Lin Tian with admiration. Feng Jiabao thought he was cool enough, but now, seeing Lin Tian like this, he was genuinely impressed. To dare kiss a teacher? He didn''t have the guts to do that and was truly impressed! "Er" Faced with their exaggerated expressions of admiration, Lin Tian didn''t quite know what to say. It''s not like he could tell them he had to do it to complete a task. Lin Tian couldn''t explain this, so he chose to say nothing at all. ** In the afternoon, Lin Tian had two more classes. After the morning classes, Lin Tian stayed in the classroom for a while, doing nothing much but reading a book. Lin Tian didn''t stay in the classroom for long. With his current abilities, learning these things was very simple. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian walked out of the classroom with a relaxed expression. Stepping out of the teaching building, Lin Tian walked slowly along the school''s pathway. The school''s scenery was beautiful, with weeping willows on either side. Under the trees was a long, green pond adorned with pink lotuses that were not yet fully withered. Lin Tian glanced at the pond below and could see little fish swimming among the lotus flowers. The fish glided freely through the flowers. Seeing this scene felt pleasant to Lin Tian, who liked the sensation. With time to spare, Lin Tian sat down by the pond and quietly observed the distant scenery. Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it a hint of coolness mixed with the faint scent of fresh grass. It was a fragrance absent from the city. Enjoying the breeze, Lin Tian softly closed his eyes, a light smile curling his lips. After sitting quietly for a while, suddenly, he heard voices from a distance. "Good afternoon, Teacher Wang!" "Mm, good afternoon to you too!" The sound was far from Lin Tian, but he still recognized it as Wang Yan''s voice. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing this, Lin Tian paused, then turned his head to look to the right. Looking over, he saw Wang Yan, dressed in a black suit, holding a yellow book on Chinese medicine and walking forward. Seeing Wang Yan, Lin Tian thought about the earlier mission. After thinking for a moment and hesitating a bit, Lin Tian decided to get up and walk over to her. It was better to remind her anyway. Since Wang Yan was heading in Lin Tian''s direction, he only had to walk a few steps before reaching her. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Yan''s expression changed. She shot him an annoyed look and, without paying him any attention, turned to leave. As Wang Yan tried to walk past him, Lin Tian quickly followed and cautioned, "Be careful tonight, your husband might do something off tonight!" Hearing Lin Tian, Wang Yan, with a cold face and without stopping, ignored him completely. Seeing that Wang Yan paid no heed to his words, Lin Tian felt somewhat helpless and continued, "You really need to be careful, he might kill you!" Upon hearing this, Wang Yan stopped in her tracks, spun around furiously, and said with an angry stare, "If you keep following me, I''ll call the police!" "Er" Lin Tian was at a loss for words at her response. "Hmph!" Wang Yan turned sharply and walked away. Watching Wang Yan leave with a swish of her hips, Lin Tian''s expression was tinged with helplessness. After a moment of silence, Lin Tian bowed his head and muttered to himself, "I just wanted to warn her a bit, but it looks like it was completely useless!" If Wang Yan lost her life, Lin Tian would miss out on Supernatural Points. More importantly, the loss of such a beauty would be a great loss to society! "I''ll just go there this afternoon and be a bit more careful," Lin Tian thought to himself. Since Wang Yan wasn''t paying attention, Lin Tian decided to plan on following her a bit earlier! At eight o''clock in the evening, Lin Tian''s body floated in mid-air. Floating in the void, Lin Tian watched intently the window of a house. Through the window, Lin Tian could see Wang Yan and a middle-aged man having dinner. Chapter 212 Target... Zhang Hous Wrist! This man is Wang Yan''s husband!According to Lin Tian''s observation, this man should be named Zhang Hou! Lin Tian had been observing Zhang Hou for an hour now! Lin Tian noticed that during this hour, Zhang Hou behaved very normally, no different from an ordinary person. Even seemed to lack any violent tendencies. Frowning slightly as he watched Zhang Hou, Lin Tian waited quietly. He believed that the system must be correct if it was so certain. As Lin Tian observed, time slowly passed by. After Wang Yan and Zhang Hou finished eating, Wang Yan did the dishes while Zhang Hou sat in the living room watching TV. In the living room, though Zhang Hou''s eyes were on the television, his mind was elsewhere. His gaze was distracted, unclear what he was thinking! "Smash!" Suddenly, the sound of a breaking plate abruptly echoed from the kitchen. Hearing this sound, a surge of anger burst within Zhang Hou, his face showing impatience as he said, "What''s going on!" "Accidentally broke a plate!" came the voice of Wang Yan from the kitchen. "Can''t you be more careful? You can''t even manage this simple task!" Zhang Hou suddenly stood up, roaring towards the kitchen with a fierce face. "What! What! So a plate broke, so what? Do you really need to react like this? Are you planning to hit me?" Hearing Zhang Hou''s voice, Wang Yan also appeared very annoyed inside the kitchen. Too much! This was too much, it was just a broken plate! Wang Yan thought it was nothing, but Zhang Hou found it extremely irritating! Especially when he heard Wang Yan talk back, his rage grew even stronger! Zhang Hou''s eyes widened, his face hostile as he yelled in the direction of the kitchen: "You broke the plate and you''re talking back? Goddammit, asking for trouble!" The volume of Zhang Hou''s voice was incredibly loud, even faintly carrying outside through the window, where Lin Tian could also faintly hear it. Hearing Zhang Hou''s roar, Wang Yan became even more annoyed, then she threw down the plate she was holding and walked outside! Arriving at the kitchen doorway, Wang Yan in her apron coldly looked at Zhang Hou and said, "So? I broke a plate, so what? Do you have to act like you''re going to eat me up?" Zhang Hou stared at Wang Yan with bloodshot eyes, saying nothing. His expression was grotesque. Coldly glancing at Zhang Hou, Wang Yan threw off the apron tied around her waist with a snap, casting it on the floor, then coldly walked towards the bedroom. "Where are you going?" Zhang Hou asked, holding back his rage as he saw Wang Yan leave with a cold face. Wang Yan kept her face cold and didn''t say a word, walking quickly to the bedroom. "I''m asking you where you''re going!" Zhang Hou suddenly slammed his hand down! Bang! A loud thud came from the coffee table, causing the cups on it to jump! But Zhang Hou didn''t notice these things; he was fiercely staring at Wang Yan. The sudden loud sound caused Wang Yan to startle, flinching momentarily. Wang Yan paused involuntarily. But after hesitating a moment and regaining her composure, Wang Yan looked at Zhang Hou with a cold face, "I''m going to sleep!" "You''re not allowed to go!" Zhang Hou shouted angrily. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wang Yan ignored him and continued towards the bedroom. Seeing this, Zhang Hou was furious and suddenly got up, rushing over quickly! He fiercely blocked Wang Yan, his face filled with anger! Enraged! For some inexplicable reason, he was very angry, wanting to hit someone! And seeing this scene, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly from outside the window. Zhang Hou, his face full of rage, coldly said to Wang Yan, "Go wash the dishes!" Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library Empire "I won''t!" Wang Yan coldly replied. "Get the hell out and do it!" Zhang Hou suddenly roared, his face fierce. Looking at Zhang Hou''s terrified face, Wang Yan took a deep breath and immediately turned around with a cold expression. However, Wang Yan was not heading to the kitchen, but towards the front door instead. Seeing this, Zhang Hou''s anger, which had slightly subsided, flared up once again. He bellowed loudly, "Where are you going!" Wang Yan didn''t speak, she hurried to the front door and reached out to open it. But before her hand could extend, a thick arm blocked her. Zhang Hou stared at Wang Yan with a livid face, locked eyes with her, and said word by word, "Did you not hear what I said?" Zhang Hou''s breathing was a bit rapid, looking like he was forcibly suppressing the rage within him. Staring coldly at Zhang Hou, Wang Yan''s patience had worn thin. Time and again, it was the same. Random fits of anger followed by outbursts and sometimes even violence. Enough was enough! Wang Yan had really had enough! Thinking this, Wang Yan took a deep breath and stared resolutely at Zhang Hou: "Fine, let''s make things clear today. I don''t think we have any basis to stay together anymore, let''s get a divorce!" "What did you say?" Hearing this, Zhang Hou was taken aback, staring in shock at Wang Yan with a face full of anger. Taking a deep breath, Wang Yan looked steadily at Zhang Hou, her gaze filled with unprecedented determination, and said, "Divorce!" "Shut up!" Zhang Hou suddenly roared, his face flush with agitation. "Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!" Zhang Hou screamed madly, waving his arms around because of his agitation. "Don''t yell so loudly, we don''t need to be together anymore, let''s handle the procedures tomorrow!" Seeing Zhang Hou''s crazed demeanor, Wang Yan remained calm. She didn''t plan on delaying any longer. She was truly fed up. "Are you looking to die!" Zhang Hou gasped heavily, his eyes bloodshot as he glared menacingly at Wang Yan. Hearing this, Wang Yan also became furious and yelled at Zhang Hou, "Die, die, die! If you dare, kill me! Even death is better than being with you!" "You... Bitch!" Zhang Hou fiercely slapped her. Slap! With a loud slap, Wang Yan was sent flying. "You''re asking for it!" Zhang Hou, eyes bloodshot, saw Wang Yan fall but far from restraining himself, he grabbed a fruit knife from the table! Zhang Hou, with a ghastly face, said, "You want to die, right? Then I''ll grant your wish today!" He gripped the fruit knife tightly. Looking at the gleaming fruit knife, Wang Yan''s heart tightened. Fear! Terror! Wang Yan realized that Zhang Hou actually intended to kill her! Even though she had earlier told him to kill her, it was said in anger; realizing now that Zhang Hou was genuinely crazed enough to want to kill her, Wang Yan was terrified! Seeing the fear flicker in Wang Yan''s eyes, Zhang Hou burst into laughter and crazily said, "You want to die, right? Then I''ll fulfill your wish!" With that, he thrust the fruit knife forward vigorously. Seeing the shiny fruit knife heading straight for her, Wang Yan screamed in terror. At that moment, she remembered Lin Tian, and what he had said during the day. Lin Tian had mentioned that Zhang Hou might kill her. She hadn''t anticipated that it could actually be true. She regretted not listening to Lin Tian. If only she had listened to him back then. But now it was all too late. Whoosh! Just when Wang Yan was in utter despair a silver coin whistled through the window! Targeting... Zhang Hou''s wrist! Chapter 213 Dont Get Any Funny Ideas! Whoosh! sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.With a flick of Lin Tian''s hand, a silver coin shot directly towards the window! The target... Zhang Hou''s wrist! Bang! Accompanied by the sound of shattering glass, the silver coin pierced through the air and entered! "Die!" Zhang Hou''s face contorted with ferocity as he viciously thrust the fruit knife in his hand towards Wang Yan! Seeing the swiftly approaching gleaming dagger, Wang Yan''s face was filled with despair! Just as Wang Yan''s face showed despair, suddenly, a silver light swiftly flew from afar, heading straight for Zhang Hou''s wrist! "Pff!" With a crisp sound, a tremendous force was transmitted, directly causing Zhang Hou''s wrist to deviate! Whoosh! The fruit knife narrowly missed Wang Yan''s cheek. At the same time, streams of red blood flowed from Zhang Hou''s wrist. Seeing this scene, Wang Yan was somewhat stunned. "Ah~!" Zhang Hou tightly clutched his wrist, his face contorted in pain. "Uh..." Wang Yan stared blankly at the scene, completely clueless about what was happening. "Bang!" Just as Wang Yan was dazed, suddenly, a fierce collision sound came from the glass in front of her. Startled, Wang Yan abruptly looked up towards the window. At a glance, Wang Yan saw a black figure breaking through the window. Bang! Accompanied by a cloud of glass fragments, the figure charged directly into the room. Snap! The person moved adeptly, with a kick that lightly neutralized the impact, and his body remained unharmed. Seeing this person, Wang Yan paused, her face showing disbelief. Lin Tian! Although she did not know Lin Tian''s name, Wang Yan remembered that this boy was the one who had harassed her during the day. He... Why did he come here? Wang Yan looked on in astonishment. Lin Tian''s arrival was completely unexpected to her. The loud noise of Lin Tian breaking through the window shifted Zhang Hou''s attention to Lin Tian. Zhang Hou also saw Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian, Zhang Hou, with bloodshot eyes, glared at Lin Tian in a roar, "Was it you who hit me?" Lin Tian quietly watched him. Judging from Zhang Hou''s words and actions, it was clear that anger had clouded his judgment. If he had been clearheaded, he definitely would have sensed something off about Lin Tian. But at that moment, Zhang Hou''s mind was filled with deep rage. While watching the ferocious Zhang Hou, Lin Tian quietly observed, his expression remaining very calm. Seeing Lin Tian''s indifferent expression, he grew even angrier! What does this mean, looking down on me? Thinking this, his mind was overwhelmed by anger. Kill! Kill! Kill this bastard! Deep anger was the only thing in Zhang Hou''s mind. "Roar!" Zhang Hou, with bloodshot eyes, roared lowly as he stomped his feet and fiercely charged towards Lin Tian. Whoosh! Zhang Hou was fast, covering the distance of five to six meters in the blink of an eye. "Die!" Zhang Hou, swinging his uninjured hand, viciously struck at Lin Tian. His manner was as if he wanted to devour Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced at him indifferently, his head slightly turning. As Lin Tian turned his head, whoosh! Zhang Hou''s fist, with a whooshing sound, flew past Lin Tian''s ear. "Die!" Missing with his punch, Zhang Hou grew even more furious, lifting his foot and striking hard! Whoosh! Accompanied by a whooshing sound, Zhang Hou''s foot viciously aimed for Lin Tian''s head. This kick was faster and more ruthless than the previous punch! "Ah!" Seeing this scene, Wang Yan couldn''t help but scream. Frowning slightly, Lin Tian decided not to waste any more time and immediately raised his hand. Snap! Lin Tian''s wrist firmly grasped the foot that Zhang Hou had kicked towards him! Grip it tightly! "You!" Zhang Hou''s leg twitched as he tried to pull it out, but it was useless! Lin Tian''s five fingers clamped down on his leg as tightly as an iron hoop. Since he could not free himself, Zhang Hou''s face turned beet red with frustration. After giving him a glare, Lin Tian slightly narrowed his eyes, took a small step forward, and leaned in! His body pressed close against Zhang Hou''s, and then he shrugged his shoulder. Bang! With Lin Tian''s movement, Zhang Hou''s entire body was flung away, crashing heavily to the ground. This strike from Lin Tian was very heavy! Falling heavily to the ground, Zhang Hou instantly passed out! Lin Tian turned to look at Wang Yan, who was sitting on the ground, and walked over to help her up! Supported by Lin Tian on the sofa, Wang Yan looked at the unconscious Zhang Hou on the floor and said worriedly, "He..." "He''s fine, just passed out," Lin Tian explained. "Mm," Wang Yan nodded but didn''t speak. After a while, Wang Yan said somewhat dejectedly, "He wasn''t like this when he got married!" Lin Tian stood silently beside her, not knowing what to say. After a moment of silence, Lin Tian said, "Call the police. You can''t keep living like this. And with what happened, the court will definitely grant you a divorce." Wang Yan remained silent, saying nothing. After watching Wang Yan for a while, Lin Tian sighed; she was a pitiful woman. Shaking his head, Lin Tian walked to the side and took out his phone to dial 110. Soon, the sound of police sirens could be heard outside. Hearing the sirens outside, Lin Tian gently hugged Wang Yan and softly said, "Everything will pass, Ms. Wang. I have to go now, goodbye!" After speaking, Lin Tian kicked off, took a few leaps, and swooshed out of sight through the window! Having left Wang Yan''s home, Lin Tian didn''t leave immediately, but observed the surroundings for a while. After confirming there was no problem, Lin Tian then left, quickly flying towards the school! As Lin Tian was heading to the school, at the school gate, in front of the fruit stall, Bu Mengting and a beautiful classmate were buying fruit, chatting beautifully. "Mengting, your boyfriend is quite powerful! It''s so late now, lend him to me, have him take me home! I''m really scared at this late hour!" she said, laughing. The girl did not live in the school dormitory but had rented an apartment outside. It was already past 10 PM, and there was a section of the pathway without streetlights. Bu Mengting knew it wasn''t safe now and thought for a moment before saying, "Why don''t you stay in our dorm tonight? It''s too late now, and that guy Lin Tian is probably goofing off somewhere right now! Hmph!" As she spoke, Bu Mengting huffed. "Mengting!" No sooner had Bu Mengting spoken than a familiar voice called out! "Hmm?" Bu Mengting turned her head and immediately saw Lin Tian smiling and running towards her. Just as Lin Tian was preparing to go back and saw Bu Mengting from above, he came down. "Why are you here?" Seeing Lin Tian, Bu Mengting was surprised; what a coincidence! "I missed you," Lin Tian grinned. "Tch!" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes upon hearing this. "Oh, the goddess is angry!" Lin Tian chuckled and gently patted Bu Mengting''s head. "Buzz buzz!" Just as Bu Mengting was about to say something, suddenly, her white handbag vibrated - her phone was ringing! "Hello? What? Oh, alright!" After a short chat, Bu Mengting hung up. After hanging up, Bu Mengting hesitated for a moment, glanced at the girl, then at Lin Tian, and said, "This is my classmate Lin Qian, it''s very late, would you take her home?" After a pause, Bu Mengting admonished sternly, "Don''t you dare try anything funny!" After speaking, Bu Mengting hurried away! There was clearly some urgent matter! Er... Witnessing this, Lin Tian was stunned. What was going on? She just left him behind? Chapter 214 Lin Tians Romantic Encounter! Bu Mengting unexpectedly ran off by herself, leaving Lin Tianyi speechless!When Bu Mengting left, Lin Qian was also stunned! After a brief pause, Lin Qian looked at the still somewhat dazed Lin Tian and giggled: "Handsome, I''ll need you to escort me home later!" Ding! As soon as Lin Qian finished speaking, a synthesized electronic voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind: "Ding, task, fulfill Lin Qian''s wish by safely escorting her back to the rental house. Reward for task completion: one Supernatural Point. Note: This task must be completed within fifteen minutes; failure to do so within the stipulated time will be regarded as a failure." Hearing this task announcement, Lin Tian nodded immediately, "If you don''t mind, I''m okay with it." For a beautiful girl, Lin Tian had no resistance. Not just Lin Tian, even an ordinary man would not refuse such a request. Besides, returning her home would earn him a Supernatural Point, so Lin Tian found no reason to decline. Seeing Lin Tian agree, Lin Qian visibly relaxed. She wrapped her blue coat around herself and smiled: "Then I''ll be troubling you!" "Sure!" Lin Tian responded and followed behind Lin Qian! The two then ventured onto the dark path. Seeing the dark path, Lin Qian looked very nervous, but seeing Lin Tian''s calm expression beside her, she relaxed a lot. Walking through the dark path, a dim yellow light came from ahead, where an old fluorescent lamp hung. Reaching the spot illuminated by the light, Lin Tian followed Lin Qian up to the second floor of the rental house! As they climbed the stairs, Lin Qian introduced herself, "My name is Lin Qian. Um, you''re Lin Tian, I know, we were family five hundred years ago!" With that, Lin Qian pursed her lips and smiled! Lin Qian''s voice was very pleasant, like the song of a lark. Lin Tian nodded slightly, appreciatively, "Lin Qian, that''s a beautiful name." "Thank you." "You''re welcome!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, saying this as he followed Lin Qian! With Lin Qian in front and Lin Tian behind, the fact that Lin Qian wore an ultra-short skirt, coupled with the height of the stairs, allowed Lin Tian to catch a glimpse of her barely visible transparent underwear. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s heartbeat slightly quickened for some reason, and he felt a bit dry-mouthed. Upon reaching the second floor, Lin Qian stopped. "I''m here." Stopping, Lin Qian turned to look at Lin Tian beside her. "What?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was stunned, then quickly came to his senses! Looking up, he realized he had unwittingly reached the second floor. At that moment, Lin Qian was standing in front of a door, holding a silver key in her hand. "Oh? You''re here? Okay!" After a brief pause, Lin Tian appeared somewhat awkward. As he spoke, Lin Tian felt his face burning. He had been too focused earlier, unsure if Lin Qian had noticed his small action. Lin Qian didn''t speak and took out her keys to open the door. The moment Lin Qian opened the door, another synthesized voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind: "Task of fulfilling Lin Qian''s wish has been completed, rewarding one Supernatural Point." With that voice, Lin Tian felt an additional Supernatural Point in his Sea of Consciousness. Lin Tian swept his gaze, noticing he now had 7 Supernatural Points. His consciousness made a round through the Sea of Consciousness, then Lin Tian withdrew his consciousness from the Sea of Consciousness. As soon as his consciousness exited the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian saw Lin Qian, who had entered the room, smiling, "Thank you. Come in and sit." "No need to thank me." Lin Tian smiled slightly, glanced at Lin Qian''s body behind the door, hesitated a moment, waved his hand, and said goodbye, "Then, see you." As he spoke, Lin Tian turned and walked away. Even though he was quite fond of the beautiful woman, Lin Tian was not the type of man to make a move on someone he just met. "Lin Tian..." Just a few steps away, suddenly, a crisp voice came from behind him. "Hmm?" Lin Tian stopped, turned his head, and looked back. "Can you, can you come up and keep me company for a bit? I''m, I''m a bit scared!" Lin Qian said, her pretty face flushing red. "Uh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback. He had not expected Lin Qian to say something like that. "Could you... could you please help me?" Seeing Lin Tian hesitate, Lin Qian bit her lip lightly, her head slightly bowed, looking extremely bashful and adorable. "Uh..." Lin Tian was stunned for a moment, looking at Lin Qian''s blushing face. For some reason, the image of the cute panties he saw while climbing the stairs came to mind. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Gulp~!" Thinking of that, Lin Tian swallowed and looked up at Lin Qian, saying, "If you don''t mind, I don''t mind either." "Then come in!" Seeing Lin Tian agree, a flicker of joy crossed Lin Qian''s face, and she quickly withdrew her head back inside. Glancing at the open door upstairs, Lin Tian walked in. As soon as he entered the room, he saw Lin Qian wearing a pink bathrobe. Seeing Lin Tian come in, Lin Qian appeared somewhat shy and said, "You can sit for a while, I, I want to take a bath first." A bath? Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled! Could she be thinking about doing that with me? The situation seemed to be progressing a bit too fast? Lin Tian swallowed, forced himself to calm down, and pretended to be composed as he said: "Okay, go ahead!" Soon, the sound of water running reached Lin Tian''s ears. His gaze swept towards the bathroom, he stared for a while, then withdrew his gaze. Lin Tian''s eyes scanned the entire room. The apartment Lin Qian rented was quite spacious: one living room, one bedroom, a kitchen, and a bathroom, totaling about fifty square meters. The whole room looked very proper, the white porcelain floor was very clean, and the decor around the room was neatly arranged. The entire room gave Lin Tian a very clean and tidy impression. From this, it could be seen that Lin Qian was a very organized and clean girl. After a quick glance around and noticing that Lin Qian was not coming out soon, Lin Tian slowly walked a round through the entire apartment. Approaching Lin Qian''s bedroom, Lin Tian suddenly smelled a distinct feminine fragrance. His glance swept over the bedroom, Lin Tian saw many paper cranes hanging in the room. The colorful ribbons connected each crane, looking very beautiful. After a quick glance at the room, Lin Tian did not enter. After wandering around a bit more, Lin Tian eventually returned to the living room and sat down on a chair. Lin Tian had just sat down when he saw Lin Qian walk out in a blue dress. Lin Qian had just taken a shower, and her hair still looked a bit damp. Seeing Lin Tian sitting in the chair, Lin Qian showed a shy smile and said, "Sorry to trouble you." "No worries, you don''t know how many men would envy me for this opportunity," Lin Tian joked. His words weren''t wrong; if the guys from Lin Tian''s dorm found out, they would definitely curse him for being a beast. Hearing Lin Tian say this, Lin Qian smiled shyly. "Thank you so much for today!" Lin Qian expressed her gratitude! "It''s no problem!" As he spoke, Lin Tian''s gaze unconsciously swept across Lin Qian''s chest. Lin Tian noticed that Lin Qian seemingly wasn''t wearing a bra under the blue dress as there was a slight outline. Chapter 215 Gazing at the Stars Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, Lin Qian''s pretty face turned red, and she awkwardly turned her body to the side."Eh..." Noticing Lin Qian''s movement, Lin Tian''s face turned red, and then somewhat awkwardly tried to laugh it off, "Haha, the weather''s nice today, huh!" "It seems to be overcast today..." Lin Qian appeared a bit speechless. And hearing Lin Qian''s response, Lin Tian seemed even more at a loss for words, looking at her helplessly, "Can''t we just have a pleasant conversation?" Seeing Lin Tian''s goofy expression, Lin Qian pursed her lips and smiled. "You have a beautiful smile!" Seeing the smile on Lin Qian''s face, Lin Tian straightforwardly lavished praise. "You..." Time ticked away, and before they knew it, half an hour had passed. Through half an hour of talking, the two had become quite familiar with each other. However, to Lin Tian''s slight frustration, even after half an hour, Lin Qian hadn''t hinted at anything! Lin Tian had thought Lin Qian wanted to do something with him! But there was nothing! It was like Lin Tian had undressed only to be told it was just a joke! Although Lin Qian gave no hints, Lin Tian couldn''t be too hasty; he propped his chin with his hand, curiously watching her, "By the way, what do you like the most?" "Me? I love stargazing under the night sky the most, lying on the grass, looking up at the starry universe. It feels like... like my entire being is melting into the universe..." As she spoke, Lin Qian gently closed her eyes, her hands supporting her chin, and her head tilted back slightly, her expression becoming somewhat dreamy, as if recalling something. "I also love stargazing, especially in wide open places, where I can feel the vastness of the universe!" Lin Tian said with a smile on his face. "Really?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Lin Qian looked at him with surprise. "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded without hesitation. "It''s a pity there are no stars today. If it were a clear night, I could take you up to the rooftop to stargaze," Lin Qian said with a hint of regret on her face. "Do you really want to see the stars?" Lin Tian asked with a smile, looking at Lin Qian. "Yes, it''s a pity there aren''t any." Lin Qian''s face showed a bit of gloom as she pouted, "I haven''t stargazed for a long time. I miss it." "Well, that''s not necessarily impossible..." Lin Tian smiled at her. Startled for a moment, Lin Qian gave Lin Tian a glance, "Stop joking, okay?" "I''m not joking!" Lin Tian looked at her with a grin. "What? You can make stars appear?" Lin Qian''s eyes widened as she looked at Lin Tian. Hearing Lin Qian''s words, Lin Tian smiled, remained silent, and said nothing. Could he fulfill Lin Qian''s wish? Naturally, Lin Tian could, and he had more than one way to do it. The simplest way was to clear the clouds from the sky, and once the clouds disappeared, the stars would naturally show up. After all, the stars are always there; they''re just obscured by something. With the Water Control Ability, clearing the clouds from the sky was a breeze for Lin Tian. Besides this method, Lin Tian had another... "What''s the matter? Can''t do it?" Seeing Lin Tian silent, Lin Qian began to look slightly downcast, thinking he was unable to do it. Lin Tian came back to his senses, looked at Lin Qian''s slightly downcast face, raised an eyebrow, and watched her with a chuckling smile, "How could a man say he can''t do it?" "So, you can?" Lin Qian looked at Lin Tian skeptically. "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded as a matter of course, glanced at Lin Qian''s fair skin, and moved his chair a bit closer to her, getting nearer to Lin Qian. Looking at Lin Qian so close to him, Lin Tian sized her up with a grin, suggestively saying, "But how will you thank me if I manage it? I don''t work for free, you know!" Lin Tian''s gaze was very piercing, and under his intense scrutiny, Lin Qian even felt as if she had been stripped bare. Unable to bear Lin Tian''s burning gaze, Lin Qian''s cute face turned red, and she shyly looked away, obviously embarrassed. And Lin Qian''s shy demeanor, in Lin Tian''s view, seemed even more charming and endearing. For some reason, Lin Tian''s mind once again conjured up the image of those cute white panties. The thought made Lin Tian involuntarily swallow. After a moment of silence, Lin Qian turned her head slightly, her beautiful eyes blinking at Lin Tian, unable to hide her curiosity, "How will you make the stars appear?" "Why do you ask? You won''t believe me anyway!" Lin Tian looked completely unconcerned. "How can I believe you if you don''t make it happen?" Lin Qian rolled her eyes at him. "How can I make it happen if you don''t agree to my condition!" Lin Tian chuckled. "What condition?" Lin Qian looked at Lin Tian, completely taken aback. Since when was there a condition? Glancing at Lin Qian''s tempting red lips, Lin Tian chuckled, "Kiss me!" "You..." Hearing that, Lin Qian''s face instantly flushed red, and she glared at Lin Tian fiercely, spitting out, "Pervert!" After saying that, Lin Qian turned her head away, ignoring Lin Tian. As Lin Qian turned her head, Lin Tian noticed even the tips of her ears had turned red. "So cute, I just want to take a bite!" Lin Tian licked his lips, murmuring to himself. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A few seconds later, both of them remained silent. Just as Lin Tian thought Lin Qian was really angry with him, suddenly, a mosquito-like thin voice reached his ears, "Maybe..." "What?" Hearing the thin voice, Lin Tian frowned slightly, looking at Lin Qian with a puzzled face. Lin Qian''s voice had been too soft just now, and even with Lin Tian''s good hearing, he hadn''t heard clearly what she said. "I mean, I can..." Lin Qian''s voice was still very quiet, but Lin Tian heard her clearly this time. "Agreed?" Hearing Lin Qian''s words, Lin Tianyi was astounded. When he started speaking, Lin Tian actually just did it with a joking attitude. After all, Lin Tian didn''t think anyone would be so open, and since he wasn''t handsome, he didn''t expect others to fall for him upon seeing him. That would be too fake. But, to Lin Tian''s surprise, Lin Qian actually agreed. Lin Qian actually agreed to kiss him! So, upon hearing her words, Lin Tian was stunned, and it took him a while to come back to his senses. Could it be that his charm had really grown? Lin Tian touched his chin, muttering to himself in amusement! "Are you sure?" Lin Tian asked seriously, looking at Lin Qian. "Hmm?" Lin Qian nodded lightly. Because she was shy, she didn''t dare to look up at Lin Tian. Since Lin Qian had said as much, if he still refused, it would seem a bit affected. With this thought, Lin Tian immediately said to Lin Qian, "Okay, I''ll do it for you!" Hearing his voice, although shy, Lin Qian still looked up at Lin Tian with curiosity. Even though she couldn''t imagine how Lin Tian could conjure up stars, for some reason, Lin Qian was very confident in him. Lin Tian glanced at Lin Qian and smiled, "I''m thinking about how to give you an experience you''ve never had before." "What kind of experience?" Lin Qian looked at Lin Tian with curiosity. After pondering for a moment, Lin Tian asked, "Have you ever experienced stargazing from the void?" "Stargazing from the void?" Lin Qian was taken aback for a moment, then shook her head, looking at Lin Tian strangely, "Don''t tell me you can." Hearing this, Lin Tian smiled slightly without saying a word, simply waving his hand gently, "Look..." As Lin Tian waved his hand, suddenly, the entire room went dark. Before Lin Qian could react, she was startled again. Looking up, she widened her eyes. Starlight! Above them was a void. The white ceiling had disappeared, the lights were gone, replaced by a dark starry sky. And within this void, there were specks of twinkling stars. "This..." Lin Qian looked up at the starry sky, disbelieving. Glancing at the stunned Lin Qian, Lin Tian smiled and waved his hand gently again, "Wind!" "Whoosh..." At Lin Tian''s word, suddenly, Lin Qian felt a gentle breeze coming. The soft breeze was neither cold nor hot, and Lin Qian could even smell a hint of fresh grass... "This..." Lin Qian stood there, feeling it, her face filled with disbelief. How could there be wind in this room, and even a breeze with the scent of grass? Watching Lin Qian''s face of shock, Lin Tian smiled and snapped his fingers gently. "Croak, croak!" Suddenly, the sound of frogs calling out was heard, along with the faint sounds of insects chirping. With the breeze, the starry sky, the chirping insects, and even the scent of grass, in an instant, Lin Qian felt as if she was standing in the middle of a field. "How does it feel?" After doing all this, Lin Tian looked at Lin Qian with a smile. "How, how did you do this?" Lin Qian looked at Lin Tian, completely amazed. "Are you satisfied?" Lin Tian asked with a smile. "Mmm!" Lin Qian nodded vigorously, her face filled with content. Seeing Lin Qian''s satisfied expression, Lin Tian smiled slightly, "That''s all you need to be satisfied with? There''s even better to come." "There''s more?" Lin Qian was taken aback upon hearing this. Before Lin Qian could react, she was suddenly startled, her face going blank. Floating! Suddenly, Lin Qian felt her body slowly rising, as if losing all weight and gently floating upward. "This..." Feeling the change in her body, Lin Qian looked down, her eyes wide with astonishment. She saw that the white tiled floor beneath her had vanished, replaced by a dark void. Without the floor, Lin Qian had no point of reference, but still, she felt as if she was floating because she couldn''t feel her body''s weight at all. Glancing at Lin Qian, Lin Tian smiled faintly and, with a thought, his body too began to slowly float upward. As his body drifted up, stopping at Lin Qian''s height, Lin Tian ceased floating and gently laid back. Eventually, Lin Tian lay flat in the void, hands behind his head, eyes gazing at the starry sky and turning to look at Lin Qian, "Lie down too, and take it all in." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Lin Qian too controlled her body and slowly lay down. As she lay flat in the void looking up at the stars, viewing the vast universe, feeling the breeze on her face, and hearing the faint sounds of insects in her ears, Lin Qian suddenly felt her entire soul melting away. She felt as if she had become one with nature... That feeling... beyond words! Lin Tian also lay there quietly, gazing at the starry sky and savoring the sensation. Wonderful, and very pleasant! Even Lin Tian was a bit mesmerized! Chapter 216 How many eyes does Prince Ma have! After watching the stars, Lin Tian and Lin Qian didn''t end up doing anything!Lin Tian realized that he had misunderstood Lin Qian''s mention of taking a bath! With a hint of disappointment, Lin Tian returned to his dormitory at the university! When Lin Tian arrived at the male dormitory, most of his dorm mates were almost asleep. Seeing Lin Tian come back so late, Guo Rong looked him over with puzzlement and teased, "Yo, isn''t this our lascivious Casanova? Where have you been? Off to get some action again?" With a slight smile, Lin Tian flicked his hair and pretended to be debonair, "Today a beauty saw how handsome I am and wanted to offer herself to me, but I, your brother, turned her down!" "Yeah right, keep blowing your own trumpet, don''t blow it till it bursts!" Guo Rong said with a look of disdain. Although he admitted that Lin Tian was streets ahead in attracting girls, he did not believe what Lin Tian said. "Hehe..." Seeing the disdain on Guo Rong''s face, Lin Tian did not offer an explanation. Alone in his bed, Lin Tian thought for a moment and then made a phone call to Bu Mengting, chatting away for a while. Half an hour later, Lin Tian made another call to He Qianqian. After a brief chat with He Qianqian, Lin Tian then asked, "Qianqian, have you ever been to our university?" "Your university? I''ve been to the old campus, but not the new one." "When will you come over for a visit? Aren''t you free from classes tomorrow? Just come over for fun. Mengting is here too, it would be perfect for the three of us to hang out!" As he spoke, Lin Tian let out a sly chuckle, his face sporting a mischievous grin. "Go away, what are you thinking!" Hearing Lin Tian''s tone, He Qianqian immediately knew what he was up to and spat disdainfully. "Come on, it''ll be fun! Come over, will you?" Lin Tian giggled. "No way! Don''t you try that on me!" He Qianqian''s attitude was very firm. "Really? If that''s how it is, then I''ll just come find you at your school! Hmph!" Lin Tian threatened playfully. In the end, after much soft-soaping and hard-pressing from Lin Tian, He Qianqian finally agreed to come over the next day. After a little more conversation, Lin Tian hung up the phone with an excited look on his face. "Not bad, tomorrow''s going to be fun! Hehe..." The thought of tomorrow''s fun filled Lin Tian with excitement. Brimming with excitement, Lin Tian slowly stroked his slightly stubbled chin and thought to himself, "It''s time to bring He Qianqian closer to my side." Lin Tian had been considering the idea of bringing He Qianqian closer for a while, but the conditions weren''t right before; now they were ripe. Lin Tian had already figured it out, he would get He Qianqian to take part in this year''s postgraduate entrance exam and have her enroll as a postgraduate student at Wu''an University. In this way, both He Qianqian and Bu Mengting would be at the same university. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The most important thing was that Lin Tian would be able to see both girls every day. "Then I''ll rent a place outside and every day... hehe..." The thought brought a drool to Lin Tian''s face, and he wiped his mouth, excited. After reveling in his blissful fantasies for a while, Lin Tian, some ten minutes later, noticed that Zhang Tao and the others still hadn''t returned. Glancing at the clock, it was nearly ten o''clock. After some thought, Lin Tian dialed Zhang Tao''s number. As soon as the call connected, Lin Tian immediately cursed, "You bunch of deadbeats, why aren''t you back yet? It''s almost lights out!" "Quiet down, we''re gaming over here, are you coming or not! We''re pulling an all-nighter!" It was Guo Rong''s voice that came from the phone, not Zhang Tao''s. Following this, Guo Rong''s yelling came through the phone, "Behind you, beware!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes at the noisy sounds from the phone and then shook his head, "Forget it, you guys have fun, I''m not coming!" After a few words, Lin Tian hung up the phone. With his dorm mates not returning, Lin Tian didn''t wait any longer and went straight to sleep. The next morning at 6:30, Lin Tian awoke early. Upon waking, he found that his dorm mates still hadn''t come back. Looking at the empty beds, Lin Tian shook his head and got up to wash and brush. After washing up, Lin Tian prepared to go to the canteen to buy breakfast. At this time, there were a lot of people buying breakfast, with a long queue formed in front of the serving window. Lin Tian lined up at the end of the queue, glanced at the long line ahead of him, and after a moment''s thought, he took out his phone and dialed He Qianqian''s number. "Hello, Qianqian, are you up yet?" "Not yet... still sleeping..." A lazy voice came through the phone from He Qianqian. "Still asleep? Get up, or be careful I''ll spank your butt!" Lin Tian chuckled. "Really? Then come on over!" After chatting for a while, He Qianqian became a bit more awake and teased upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. "Oh, getting sassy now, huh? Just wait until you get here and see how I''ll deal with you!" "And how will you deal with me?" "Family law awaits!" Lin Tian said fiercely. "Family law my foot, drop it! You''re always thinking about unhealthy stuff!" He Qianqian''s dissatisfied coo came through the phone. "What''s unhealthy? I..." While on the phone, Lin Tian continued to move forward in the queue. As he walked, suddenly, Lin Tian noticed a tall and burly figure appear in front of him. This person directly stood in front of Lin Tian. Upon seeing this individual, Lin Tian was startled. It took him a moment to realize that this fellow had cut in line. Lin Tian gave the man a glance and frowned, then reached out and tapped his arm, "Hey, could you please line up?" The man Lin Tian tapped didn''t react at all. Witnessing this, Lin Tian tapped again with more emphasis, "I said, could you line up?" "What''s it to you!" The man turned around with an unpleasant tone, looking impatient. Seeing the impatience on the man''s face, Lin Tian felt somewhat annoyed. You don''t line up and still act justified? With that thought, Lin Tian coldly said, "I''m telling you not to cut in line!" "And what if I did! Fuck!" The man said disdainfully. Hearing this, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, a cold light flashing through them. With a chilly face, Lin Tian slightly tilted his head up and stared at him, "Are you looking to die?" "Die, your motherfucker!" Li Dong roared angrily, pushing his palm directly towards Lin Tian''s chest. Seeing the palm thrusting towards his chest, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed and his leg flew up instantly! Bang! Li Dong was directly kicked to the ground by Lin Tian. Having taken the initiative to strike and getting kicked by Lin Tian instead, Li Dong was stunned. After a moment of stunned silence, Li Dong angrily got up with the support of his hands from the ground and shouted, "Kid, you''re asking for it!" Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire With that, he charged towards Lin Tian with a face full of rage. Lin Tian looked on coldly and stood still. "Hey, classmate, classmate!" Just as the two were about to come to blows, the surrounding students reacted, and some of them quickly intervened to break up the fight. "Let go of me, damn it, if I don''t teach him a lesson today, he won''t know how many eyes Prince Ma has!" His body held back by two or three people and unable to get through, Li Dong pointed at Lin Tian arrogantly and continued to curse. Chapter 217 All the Pretty Girls Belong to Lin Tian! Lin Tian gave him a cold glance and curled his lips in disdain, "Idiot!"After speaking, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered with him anymore and turned to walk away, heading toward another window. Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire "Damn it, what did you say? If you have the guts, don''t walk away!" Seeing Lin Tian insult him and then just walk off, Li Dong pointed at Lin Tian with a face full of rage. Had it not been for a few classmates holding him back, he might have actually charged over and hit Lin Tian. Listening to the shouts from behind, Lin Tian''s face showed complete indifference, as if he didn''t take Li Dong seriously at all. After buying some steamed buns at another window, Lin Tian began to nibble on one as he walked outside. On his way out, Lin Tian deliberately looked back at Li Dong and noticed he was being earnestly engaged in conversation by a passionate classmate, unable to come after him. "Lucky you!" Glancing at the guy, Lin Tian mumbled quietly while nibbling on his pork bun. Lin Tian had expected him to come after him. Had Li Dong done so, Lin Tian wouldn''t have minded teaching him why the flower was so red. But, to his surprise, Li Dong was held back and didn''t approach. However, Lin Tian didn''t mind, as this incident was just a minor interruption for him. After finishing breakfast and watching TV in the dorm for a while, Lin Tian looked at the time and then headed to the teaching building. Today was Saturday, and normally there wouldn''t be school, but Lin Tian had an elective class. At twelve past ten in the morning, while in the middle of his art appreciation class, Lin Tian felt his phone vibrate slightly in his pocket. Lin Tian took out his phone and saw it was He Qianqian calling. With his phone in hand, he glanced at the teacher on the podium and then lowered his head to answer in a soft voice, "Hello?" Lin Tian whispered. "Little Tian, I''ve arrived at your school. Where are you?" He Qianqian''s voice came through the phone. "You''ve arrived? So soon? Where are you now?" Lin Tian seemed surprised; he thought He Qianqian wouldn''t arrive until at least eleven. "I''m near the supermarket on your campus right now, where are you?" "Uh..." Glancing at the teacher on the podium again, Lin Tian then lowered his head and whispered, "My class ends in fifteen minutes. Wait for me a bit. There''s a milk tea shop next to the campus supermarket. You can sit there for a while." "Okay, sure, I''ll wait for you!" He Qianqian didn''t say much and simply nodded. "Alright, see you in a bit." Fifteen minutes later, as soon as the class ended, Lin Tian ran to the milk tea shop next to the campus supermarket. On the other side, the atmosphere in the milk tea shop changed noticeably due to He Qianqian''s arrival. Whispers of conversation kept popping up softly. "Hey, that girl''s not bad! Really pretty!" "Which one?" The person looked up, and immediately saw He Qianqian sitting quietly to the side. Just then, He Qianqian turned her head slightly, revealing half of her delicate face. Even though they didn''t see the full picture, in that moment, the first person''s heart skipped a beat. Staring dumbstruck at He Qianqian for a while, he turned his head and whispered to his tablemate, "She''s really pretty, isn''t she? Which department is she from? How come I''ve never seen her before?" "I''ve never seen her either. Is she from another school? I should know about such a high-level beauty!" ... "Hey, look, there''s an extremely beautiful woman sitting over there!" "Where? Let me see!" The person then looked in the direction being pointed to. Upon looking, they were stunned and their eyes brightened instantly. ... These snippets of dialogue were common in the milk tea shop, and ever since He Qianqian''s arrival, she successfully captured the attention of everyone inside. He Qianqian was inherently very beautiful, but she usually didn''t wear makeup. Today, to meet Lin Tian, she had deliberately applied some light makeup. This bit of makeup instantly elevated her appearance a notch, making her no less stunning than the big stars. The difference was that He Qianqian possessed a serene quality that those celebrities didn''t have. After arriving at the milk tea shop, He Qianqian ordered a juice and quietly waited. Seeing He Qianqian sitting there quietly, many male students in the milk tea shop surreptitiously looked toward her. Some even made a point of sitting down not far in front of He Qianqian to steal glances at her. He Qianqian naturally felt everyone''s stares, but she didn''t show any reaction. She had been beautiful since childhood and was used to such attention ever since elementary school. Igneous to the stares, He Qianqian gently lowered her head and took a small sip of her juice. After waiting quietly for a while, suddenly, a male student holding two cups of milk tea approached He Qianqian. Seeing the boy''s actions, everyone immediately turned their gaze toward him. The boy was 1.8 meters tall, with a confident smile spread across his face. Approaching He Qianqian, the boy gently placed a cup of milk tea in front of her, bowed slightly, and smiled, "Beauty, please have a milk tea!" Seeing the milk tea suddenly appear before her, and then looking up at the smiling face of the young man, He Qianqian was stunned for a moment. She lightly twirled a lock of hair on her cheek with her hand and smiled, "Sorry, I don''t drink milk tea." "Then what would you like? My treat!" Hearing this, the man said with a smile, and with that, he took a seat opposite He Qianqian. He Qianqian glanced at the man and shook her head, "Sorry, I don''t need anything." With that, she bowed her head and quietly sipped her juice, not speaking anymore. Seeing that He Qianqian was ignoring him, the young man didn''t give up and continued to prattle on about something. Unable to stand this man''s words any longer, He Qianqian stood up and walked to another empty table nearby. "Uh, you..." Seeing He Qianqian stand up and leave, the man was taken aback, lifting his head with a surprised look as he watched her go. Watching He Qianqian sit down at another table, even the thick-skinned man didn''t have the audacity to follow her. His expression revealed some discomfort. If Lin Tian had been there, he would have recognized that this person was Li Dong, who had had a conflict with him earlier. "Damn! Serves him right! That''s satisfying!" Watching this scene, Guo Rong and some others in a corner nearby whispered to each other. After staying up all night, Guo Rong and the others had taken a brief nap and then went to the supermarket to buy some daily necessities, stopping by the milk tea shop for a drink. They had noticed He Qianqian the moment she entered. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Despite being captivated by He Qianqian, none of them had the courage to approach her. But it wasn''t just their own reluctancethey also didn''t want to see anyone else succeed. Hence, seeing the man fail made them naturally happy. It wasn''t just them, other male students who noticed the scene also felt a sense of satisfaction. "Pfft, a toad lusting after a swan''s flesh!" "Exactly!" ... In the next ten minutes, two more guys unable to bear the solitude made their move to strike up a conversation with He Qianqian. However, without exception, they all failed. Sitting quietly in the milk tea shop, He Qianqian was getting somewhat annoyed by the frequent attempts to hit on her. She looked down at her watch; it had been fifteen minutes. "He should be here soon!" Checking the time, He Qianqian decided to wait a bit longer. "Does this girl already have a boyfriend?" Guo Rong and his friends at the entrance whispered amongst themselves. "So pretty, she must have one already, isn''t that obvious?" Feng Jiabao rolled her eyes at Guo Rong''s comment. "Wonder who the lucky guy is to be her boyfriend," Guo Rong said enviously. Scanning Guo Rong''s envious expression, Zhang Tao next to him laughed mockingly, "No matter who it is, you definitely don''t stand a chance! Haha!" "I might not, but neither do you!" Guo Rong shot back at Zhang Tao with an annoyed look. "Hey, what are you guys doing here?" Lin Tianyi, having dashed to the milk tea shop right after class, spotted Guo Rong and the others at the entrance. Hearing this familiar voice, Guo Rong and the others were startled, then turned their heads with surprised expressions, "Lin Tian, why are you here, weren''t you in class?" "I finished my class, but what about you guys? You stayed up all night, why run here instead of sleeping?" As he said this, Lin Tian looked around the milk tea shop. His gaze swept the room, and soon, Lin Tian saw He Qianqian sitting near the wall. "We took a nap and just happened to come to the supermarket to pick up some stuff," Guo Rong replied and then, as if struck by a thought, his eyes lit up excitedly, looking at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, there''s a top-tier beauty here! A true top-tier beauty!" "Where?" At the mention, Lin Tian asked reflexively. But the moment he spoke, Lin Tian thought of somethingcould they be talking about Qianqian? "There! That''s her!" Sure enough, upon hearing Lin Tian''s question, Guo Rong pointed out He Qianqian''s location. With a glance, Lin Tian looked at the quietly sitting He Qianqian and then turned to Guo Rong and the others with a smile, "Is she very pretty?" "Of course, she''s super top-tier, on par with your Mengting!" Guo Rong said confidently. To add emphasis, Guo Rong highlighted, "You know, in just ten minutes, two guys already tried to chat her up, but both failed miserably. Who knows who''s lucky enough to have such a beautiful girl." Hearing this, Lin Tian grinned, subconsciously touching his nose, musing inwardly: That person is me, brother! Chuckling, Lin Tian looked at his friends with a smile, "Their failure to charm her shows their lack of appeal, watch your brother''s move!" As he said this, Lin Tian was about to walk over to He Qianqian. But before he could take a step, a mocking voice rang out nearby: "Trash will always be trash, still dreaming of a toad seeking a swan''s flesh?" At the sound, Lin Tian''s face changed slightly, the smile vanishing as he slowly turned his head. Frowning lightly, Lin Tian was quite displeased as he recognized the person as Li Dong, who had cut in line and had a confrontation with him that morning. To think he had let him off in the morning and now he was courting death again. "This was the first guy who tried to hit on her." Hearing the voice, Guo Rong whispered a reminder to him. Hearing that, Lin Tian coldly swept Li Dong with a glance and then turned to walk straight towards He Qianqian. Watching Lin Tian walk towards He Qianqian, a disdainful smile crept across Li Dong''s face. Did that toad think he had a chance with the goddess? Chapter 218 Embraced from Left and Right Pat pat...With a series of crisp footsteps, Lin Tian walked briskly towards He Qianqian. Seeing Lin Tian heading straight for He Qianqian, the eyes of everyone in the milk tea shop turned towards him. On seeing Lin Tian, people began whispering to each other. "Look, another one''s going over." Hearing that, the person next to them directed their gaze towards Lin Tian. After a quick glance at Lin Tian, the person shook their head dismissively, "Definitely no chance." "Exactly, he even dares to go over, no idea where he got the courage from." Lin Tian wasn''t handsome, certainly not as handsome as the previous two men, and he wasn''t tall either, only 1.7 meters. His bearing was average as well. He looked just like an ordinary person. Compared with the previous two, Lin Tian didn''t stand a chance. Since those two had failed, they didn''t believe Lin Tian could succeed either. Seeing that Lin Tian really did go over, Li Dong said with a sneer, "He actually went over. Isn''t he embarrassed with that short, poor, and ugly look!" Contempt! He was very disdainful of Lin Tian. Lin Tian had sharp hearing. Although the murmurs around him were quiet, Lin Tian heard them all. Hearing those sounds, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Approaching from behind He Qianqian, he glanced at her soft black hair and stopped. When everyone saw Lin Tian stop behind He Qianqian, they all looked at him, ready to watch the scene unfold. But what Lin Tian did next surprised everyone. Standing behind He Qianqian, Lin Tian gently tapped her shoulder and said with a smile, "Beauty!" Startled by the sudden tap on her shoulder, He Qianqian was alarmed! But hearing the familiar voice behind her, He Qianqian immediately relaxed and turned her head with a joyful expression! As soon as He Qianqian turned around, Lin Tian gently lifted her chin, tilting her head up slightly. With He Qianqian''s head tilted up slightly, her enticing lips came into Lin Tian''s view. Seeing those shy and endearing lips, Lin Tian bent down slightly and gave a quick kiss. "Eh..." Seeing this, everyone''s eyes widened. They were all dumbstruck. Dumbfounded! Everyone''s mind seemed a bit muddled, including Guo Rong and his friends. Guo Rong and his friends knew Lin Tian was daring, but they hadn''t expected him to go as far as to kiss someone publicly! Daring! Too daring! Li Dong, upon seeing this, was stunned. After a moment, a flash of anger crossed his mind. In his eyes, He Qianqian was exceptionally outstanding and beautiful. Although He Qianqian ignored him, it did not hinder his admiration for her. And now something he liked and admired was being spoiled by someone he disliked, how could he not be angry? Holding back his anger, Li Dong had already decided that if the girl cried out, he would go and beat Lin Tian half to death. Maybe he could even play the hero and save the beauty, and perhaps take their relationship further. While Li Dong was angrily making his own calculations, the scene that followed stunned him once more, leaving him in disbelief. After kissing He Qianqian for a while, they parted lips. Standing up, Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian and tilted his head, saying with a smile, "Let''s go." "Oh!" He Qianqian nodded with a slight bow, her cheeks a bit flushed as she stood up and took Lin Tian''s arm. With so many people watching, He Qianqian still felt somewhat shy. Seeing He Qianqian cling to Lin Tian''s arm like a little bird, even the slowest person could see what was going on. Clearly, the girl and Lin Tian were a couple. Realizing this, many people at the scene felt a surge of unfairness. "Damn! Why does this guy, who looks so lousy, have such a pretty girlfriend? I''m better-looking than him and seem stronger too!" Lin Tian did look quite average, and his body, concealed by clothes, seemed quite ordinary, too. He was the kind of person who could be lost in a crowd and never found again. In fact, many people at the scene thought they were better than Lin Tian. Seeing He Qianqian choose such a boyfriend, they instantly felt a little annoyed. Simply put, they were jealous! Unconcerned with those envious and jealous stares, Lin Tian walked with He Qianqian on his arm, his face all smiles as they approached Guo Rong and his friends. By this time, Guo Rong and his friends were completely stunned, their mouths hanging open and their faces in disbelief as they looked at Lin Tian. With He Qianqian''s hand in his, Lin Tian brought her over to his roommates and said with a smile: "Let me introduce her, this is my girlfriend, He Qianqian. And these jokers are my roommates. This is Guo Rong, this is Zhang Tao, and this is Feng Jiabao!" "You..." Zhang Tao stared at Lin Tian blankly, then at He Qianqian, at a loss for words, he stuttered, "Then Bu..." Zhang Tao hadn''t finished speaking when suddenly, he felt a kick on his foot. After the kick, Zhang Tao paused, turned his head, and saw Guo Rong desperately winking at him. Seeing Guo Rong''s gesture, Zhang Tao was baffled for a moment before catching on and closing his mouth. Zhang Tao was puzzled. If this was Lin Tian''s girlfriend, then what about Bu Mengting? Two-timing? Despite his confusion, Zhang Tao knew this wasn''t the time to bring this up, especially not in front of the girl. Read the latest on My Virtual Library Empire Not only Zhang Tao thought so, but Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao did as well. They knew this was something that definitely couldn''t be said now. Glancing at the others, Lin Tian knew what they were thinking, but he didn''t explain anything. Turning to look at He Qianqian, he smiled and said, "We''ll be leaving first." Then, turning to Guo Rong and the others, he added, "We''ve got things to do, but we''ll treat everyone to dinner tonight." "Ah? Oh, sure! Go ahead!" Startled for a moment, Guo Rong and the others quickly nodded. "Lin Tian..." Just as Lin Tian was about to head out, suddenly, a crisp voice came from outside. Following the voice, a gorgeous figure walked in. The girl was wearing a yellow T-shirt with an image of "Pleasant Goat" on it, paired with a pair of blue jeans. She looked exceedingly innocent and cute. Seeing this girl, everyone''s eyes lit up. Beauty! Another top-notch beauty ah! This beauty was completely different from He Qianqian, one full of youthful vitality, the other a mature woman''s charm! But both were top-notch beauties. "What luck today, to see two top-notch beauties at the same time." "Such a feast for the eyes!" Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This person seems to be looking for someone. Which guy has such a gorgeous girlfriend?" "Qianqian?" Just when everyone was filled with curiosity, Bu Mengting called out again. Saying so, Bu Mengting walked toward Lin Tian with a smile on her face. Coming up to He Qianqian, Bu Mengting revealed a sweet smile, "I heard from Lin Tian that you were here, I thought he was playing a trick on me!" "Not at all!" He Qianqian smiled slightly. "Enough talk, let''s go." After glancing at the two women, Lin Tian stepped forward, his hands playfully messing with them. With his left arm around Bu Mengting, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, smiling, "Beauty, give me a kiss!" "No!" Hearing this, Bu Mengting''s cheeks instantly turned crimson with embarrassment. With so many people watching, she really couldn''t let loose. "Quick, give me a kiss!" Lin Tian pouted. Glancing up at Lin Tian, she could tell he really wanted it! Pouting slightly, Bu Mengting closed her eyes and quickly pecked Lin Tian''s face, as fleeting as a dragonfly skimming the water. "Hehe..." Having received the peck, Lin Tian smiled contentedly and then, with his left arm around Bu Mengting and his right around He Qianqian, he bade his roommates goodbye and left with the two girls. Watching Lin Tian walk away confidently with two girls, Guo Rong felt thousands of alpacas stampeding through his heart. At first, he was worried that Lin Tian would slip up and dare not mention Bu Mengting in front of He Qianqian. But now, he realized that he had been unnecessarily worried. That bastard Lin Tian actually managed to handle both girls and even brazenly embraced them in public! Damn it! Comparison is truly the thief of joy! Guo Rong was visibly unhappy! As unhappy as Guo Rong was, Li Dong was even more so. When he found out that He Qianqian was Lin Tian''s girlfriend, Li Dong felt extremely upset. Setting aside his conflict and disdain for Lin Tian, even without that, he believed he was superior to Lin Tian. Why didn''t he have such a beautiful girlfriend? Why does this short, poor loser have one? Ultimately, what made Li Dong even more depressed was that this detestable guy had not just one girlfriend, but two. And it wasn''t just two girlfriends, but two extremely beautiful ones. That they were both so stunning was one thing, but the fact that each girl seemed fine with the other''s presence was beyond belief. How was this possible? Why him, and not me? Feeling upset, Li Dong was incredibly agitated. The morning''s events had already left him with a deep dislike for Lin Tian, and now this just piled on, bringing Li Dong''s frustration to a peak. This guy must be rich; they must be with him only because of his money. Yes, that''s it. With this thought, Li Dong became more and more convinced of his own idea. Seeing Lin Tian leaving with two girls, Li Dong couldn''t help but sneer sarcastically, "Putting on a show of innocence, but in the end, it''s money that did the job! Shameless!" As he spoke, Li Dong purposefully raised his voice! He was just that peeved! He wanted Lin Tian and the two girls to hear him! Hearing this, Lin Tian, who was about to leave the milk tea shop, halted in his tracks. Lin Tian''s face turned an ashen hue in an instant, and after taking a deep breath, he slowly turned around. Lin Tian stared coldly at Li Dong! Lin Tian thought he had kept his temper well enough. Initially, when Li Dong was causing a scene and provoking him in the cafeteria, he didn''t do anything to him; nor did he retaliate when Li Dong mocked him before. But now, Lin Tian was truly enraged. Even Buddha has his rage! There is a limit to what one can bear, and this was beyond that limit! Seeing Lin Tian''s angry expression, Li Dong showed not a hint of fear, instead gazing at Lin Tian with scorn and derision, "What are you looking at? Is it such a big deal just because you have some stinking money?" In Li Dong''s eyes, what else but money could explain why Lin Tian, this loser, could have such two beautiful women at the same time? Staring coldly at Li Dong, Lin Tian''s lips tightened and his eyes narrowed slightly. His muscles tensed slowly! This was the sign of Lin Tian''s extreme fury! Chapter 219 Meet Again Noticing Lin Tian''s movements, He Qianqian, who was next to him, grabbed his arm and shook her head slightly, whispering, "Forget it." sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.He Qianqian knew Lin Tian''s temper, but she didn''t want to escalate the situation. After all, this was Lin Tian''s school, and Lin Tian would still have to live here. Making a scene wouldn''t be good. Following He Qianqian''s gesture, before Lin Tian could even say anything, Li Dong spoke again. Li Dong''s eyes swept over He Qianqian and Bu Mengting''s faces, looking at the two girls with a mocking expression, he said, "How much for one night? How about I take care of it for one night? Don''t worry; I can afford it!" "Go to hell!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian could no longer hold back. He shook off He Qianqian''s hand and swiftly walked towards Li Dong with an ashen face. Quickly reaching Li Dong, Lin Tian reached out his hand and fiercely grabbed Li Dong''s hair. Seeing Lin Tian''s hand reaching for him, Li Dong dodged back while throwing a punch towards Lin Tian''s face. Noticing Li Dong''s movement, Lin Tian scoffed coldly, and his hand movements suddenly sped up, his hand almost instantly appearing on Li Dong''s head. As his hand reached Li Dong''s head, Lin Tian fiercely grabbed it and violently pushed it down! Bang! Along with a solid sound, Li Dong''s head violently struck the table. "Bang!" Another loud noise followed as Lin Tian lifted his head and fiercely pressed it down again. "Bang bang bang!" Lin Tian repeatedly yanked Li Dong''s hair and smashed his head down on the table. After going back and forth four or five times, Li Dong was dazed by Lin Tian''s actions; when Lin Tian lifted him again, Li Dong''s face was already covered with blood. Pulling up Li Dong''s head, and seeing his bloodied face, Lin Tian was still not appeased. His eyes scanned around and spotted a milk tea on an adjacent table. Immediately, Lin Tian, holding Li Dong''s head, dragged him towards the nearby table. Upon reaching the table, Lin Tian ignored the classmates staring blankly and picked up the scalding milk tea with his left hand. As he lifted the cup, Lin Tian felt a burning sensation on his palm; the milk tea was very hot. Holding the scalding milk tea in his left hand, Lin Tian, with a cold face, pinched Li Dong''s cheeks with his right hand, directly prying open his mouth, and then promptly poured the milk tea into the open mouth. "Glug glug..." Feeling the scalding milk tea entering his mouth, Li Dong''s originally lifeless eyes suddenly bulged, his face struggling. "Glug glug..." The white milk tea that Lin Tian directly poured into his mouth was then spat out by him. Li Dong struggled frantically. Hot! Hot! He felt an intense scorching sensation in his mouth, as if he had directly drunk boiling water. He wanted to struggle, to escape, but the strength in Lin Tian''s arms was too great, leaving no room for him to resist. "Eh..." Watching the milk tea froth from Li Dong''s mouth, seeing the steam rising from the white milk tea, and watching Li Dong''s painful, frantic struggles. Seeing this scene, everyone in the milk tea shop was stunned. They swallowed hard. After pouring the entire cup of milk tea into Li Dong''s mouth, Lin Tian finally let go of his hand. As soon as Lin Tian let go, Li Dong collapsed on the floor, his hands tightly covering his mouth, emitting a painful moan. Coldly watching Li Dong, who was curled up and moaning incessantly at his feet, Lin Tian snorted coldly and then, without paying any more attention, turned around and walked away. Approaching the two dazed girls, Lin Tian didn''t say anything and directly pulled the two girls away. It was only after Lin Tian had pulled the girls away that the people in the milk tea shop began to react, their faces in shock. Read latest chapters at My Virtual Library Empire Quick! Everything happened too fast, from Lin Tian''s outbreak to his departure, it all took less than a minute. By the time they came to their senses, Lin Tian had already left. Looking at Li Dong on the ground, continuously moaning in pain, Guo Rong felt a twinge in his teeth and muttered softly, "That was totally asking for it. Why provoke Lin Tian?" "Exactly!" Hearing this, Feng Jiabao and Zhang Tao nodded repeatedly, the scene they had just witnessed was too brutal and violent. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was pulling the two girls out of the milk tea shop. Just after leaving the milk tea shop, He Qianqian turned her head, her eyes slightly reproachful as she looked at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, you were too impulsive. What if he had been seriously hurt?" "No worries, I was careful!" Lin Tian replied nonchalantly on hearing this. "You went a bit too far just now. After all, you still live here. Making a scene would not be good for you," He Qianqian said worriedly, seeing Lin Tian''s indifferent expression. "Relax!" Seeing He Qianqian''s worried face, Lin Tian showed a confident smile: "If I dare to act, naturally I have a way to deal with the aftermath. Don''t worry, we''ve got some backing!" "You..." Glancing at Lin Tian, He Qianqian shook her head helplessly, "Fine, I won''t nag you anymore. Do as you see fit." After resting for half an hour, the three of them had regained some strength. Lin Tian sat up and rubbed his stomach, looking at the two girls, "I''m getting a bit hungry, how about you?" "Of course!" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes at Lin Tian, slightly annoyed as she dressed, "Your moves were so vigorous, it drained so much energy, I''ve been hungry for a while." Seeing Bu Mengting''s somewhat gloomy expression, Lin Tian tilted his head slightly, grinning cheekily at her: "Mengting, you seem a bit upset on your face. Who was the one begging nonstop just now?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting''s face instantly turned bright red, she turned her head away, and huffed, "I''m not talking to you anymore!" "Hehe..." Seeing Bu Mengting''s coy demeanor, Lin Tian chuckled proudly. "Don''t you dare bully her!" Seeing Lin Tian looking triumphant, He Qianqian, who was getting dressed, couldn''t hold back her irritation, grabbed a white pillow from the bed, and threw it at Lin Tian. Lin Tian caught the pillow with a smack, twirling it in his hand while sizing up He Qianqian''s perfect figure with a cheeky grin, "I''m not just bullying herI''ve bullied you too!" "You..." He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian, but ultimately, under his intense gaze, she admitted defeat, turned her head away and continued dressing. A few minutes later, Lin Tian, with the envious look of the innkeeper, left with the two girls. As Lin Tian and the two girls walked to the school, Lin Tian took out his cellphone from his pocket. Taking out the phone, Lin Tian directly called Guo Rong. "Hey, Sleepyhead, where are you guys?" "In the dorm? Great, come out for a meal. Big brother is treating you to dinner at Ziyang Restaurant." "Okay, sounds good. I won''t come to the dorm then, I''ll wait for you there." After a few more words, Lin Tian hung up and looked at the two girls with a smile, "Let''s go, we''re off to eat." Finishing his words, Lin Tian suddenly turned to look at Bu Mengting, "Oh, Mengting, do you want to invite your dorm mates too?" "I''d rather not, it''s too embarrassing!" Bu Mengting expressed her disapproval with a look of disbelief at Lin Tian''s suggestion. Knowing what Bu Mengting was thinking, Lin Tian did not insist, simply nodding, "Okay, as you wish." Two hours later, at the Osmanthus Hall of Ziyang Restaurant, six people had almost finished their meal. By then, the table was nearly cleared of dishes. Patting his rounded belly, Lin Tian stood up contentedly and stretched, "All done eating? Then let''s head back." "Let''s go!" Everyone had finished eating and had no objections to Lin Tian''s suggestion. After the meal, Lin Tian sent his roommates off, then returned to the motel with the two girls once more! Naturally, it was another wild time! During this, Lin Tian also discussed the matter of postgraduate studies with He Qianqian! He Qianqian agreed too! He Qianqian stayed in Lin Tian''s school for one day before heading back as she needed to prepare for her classes! The next day, Lin Tian originally planned to hang out with Bu Mengting, only to find out that she had gone out with her roommates! Helplessly, Lin Tian had to go back to Wu''an City alone! "How boring!" Walking in downtown Wu''an City, Lin Tian yawned, looking utterly bored! Walking a distance, just as Lin Tian was thinking about whether he should head back, suddenly, a voice called out from behind him... "Lin, Lin Tian?" The voice seemed hesitant, as if unsure. It was a girl''s voice, and quite pleasant-sounding! Lin Tian also found the voice somewhat familiar. Lin Tian turned around, slightly puzzled. As he turned, Lin Tian immediately saw a pretty girl looking hesitantly at him, her expression uncertain. Seeing the girl, Lin Tian felt very familiar, but he couldn''t immediately recall who she was. As Lin Tian turned around, the hesitation in Song Xiaohui''s eyes vanished, replaced by excitement. Song Xiaohui looked at Lin Tian with delight: "Lin Tian, do you still remember me?" Chapter 220 Youre Enough! "Uh..." Seeing the surprise on Song Xiaohui''s face, Lin Tianyi was taken aback. His mind started spinning quickly.Seeing Lin Tian bewildered, Song Xiaohui''s mood seemed a bit downcast. However, she quickly adjusted herself, looking at Lin Tian with a smile and said, "You forgot, last time at the ATM you helped me, and we even had drinks together." "Oh, I remember now!" As soon as she said that, Lin Tian instantly recalled the event. Indeed, such an incident had occurred, but it was a long time ago. He had gone to the ATM to withdraw cash when a burly man was showing off in front of the ATM and wanted to start a fight but got taught a lesson by Lin Tian. Lin Tian remembered that he even had a juice with this girl in a juice bar afterward. What was the girl''s name again, Song Xiaohui? Glancing at the girl, Lin Tian gave a slight smile: "What a coincidence to meet you, Miss Song Xiaohui!" "You remember my name?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, a flicker of surprise flashed in Song Xiaohui''s eyes. "Of course!" Lin Tian said with a bit of pride: "I naturally remember such a beautiful girl!" Lin Tian had a photographic memory; it was quite easy for him to recall things when he wanted to. But Song Xiaohui didn''t know about Lin Tian''s abilities, and upon hearing his words, her cheeks flushed with a hint of shyness as she asked softly, "Why couldn''t I get through when I called you?" "Ah?" Lin Tian was startled by her question then quickly collected himself, scratched his head, and laughed awkwardly: "I changed my number later and forgot to tell you, haha, sorry about that!" Lin Tian explained somewhat sheepishly. "Oh, I see!" Song Xiaohui nodded, seeming to believe Lin Tian''s explanation. After thinking it over, Song Xiaohui curiously asked Lin Tian, "What are you doing here?" "Just clearing my mind, what about you?" Lin Tian replied with a slight smile. Read exclusive chapters at My Virtual Library Empire "Me too." Hearing Lin Tian''s reply, Song Xiaohui''s eyes brightened a little. "How about a walk?" Glancing at the girl, Lin Tian smiled faintly. He was always willing to interact with beautiful girls, and now that he''d encountered one and had a chat, he might as well keep the conversation going, if she wasn''t opposed to it. "Sure!" With no hesitation, Song Xiaohui promptly agreed to Lin Tian''s suggestion. Then, the two walked side by side with a leisurely pace. "Ouch!" Suddenly, after a few steps, Song Xiaohui let out a sharp cry. Startled by the sound, Lin Tian quickly turned his head to look. As he did, he saw Song Xiaohui falling backward; it looked like the heel of her high shoe got caught on something. Seeing Song Xiaohui about to fall, Lin Tian quickly bent down to help her. Thud! Lin Tian''s hands firmly caught Song Xiaohui''s fall. Glancing around, Lin Tian''s expression was a bit embarrassed. Furthermore, because he was bending down to support Song Xiaohui, they were extremely close. A faint fragrance continually wafted into Lin Tian''s nostrils. "You..." Song Xiaohui felt the hands as well and looked a bit embarrassed. Blushing, Song Xiaohui quietly said, "Help me up, please." "Ah? Oh! Okay!" Lin Tian, momentarily stunned, then nodded his head. "Swoosh!" Just as Lin Tian helped Song Xiaohui up, suddenly, a shiny black Audi car screeched to a stop beside them. Irked by the abrupt braking sound, Lin Tian frowned slightly and turned to look at the Audi. Turning his head, Lin Tian saw two young men jump out of the black Audi car. "Xiaohui!" The leading young man headed straight for Song Xiaohui as he got out. After a few steps, upon seeing Lin Tian next to Song Xiaohui, his expression changed, and he bellowed, "Kid, do you want to die? Get your filthy hands off her!" Hearing this shout, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly. "You looking for trouble, kid? Didn''t you hear me? Drop it, or I''ll make you," the other guy said as he walked over furiously and violently pushed at Lin Tian''s chest. Seeing the hand coming toward him, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and his muscles tensed up in an instant. The man''s push didn''t move Lin Tian, but Lin Tian''s hand, still supporting Song Xiaohui, loosened! "Wang Haoming, what are you doing!" Song Xiaohui exclaimed angrily at Wang Haoming''s actions. Surprised by Song Xiaohui''s call, Wang Haoming paused and pointed at Lin Tian before turning to Song Xiaohui and yelled, "Great! You find yourself a side piece behind my back, and you ask what I''m doing? I''d like to know what you''re up to!" "You''re talking nonsense! I told you we broke up; why do you keep bothering me!" Song Xiaohui shouted back. "Break up? Just because you say we broke up doesn''t mean it''s over that easily!" "Go away; I don''t want to see you!" Song Xiaohui said angrily. "Me leave? Where should I go? If I go, you''ll be fine with this guy, right?" Saying this, Wang Haoming pointed at Lin Tian and said with a furious expression to Song Xiaohui, "You believe I can chop him up!" Hearing the other''s explosive words, Lin Tian frowned slightly. At the same time, he sent a wisp of consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness. "Enough, just get lost; I don''t want to see you!" Song Xiaohui turned her head away. "Haoming, seems our sister-in-law isn''t giving you face. Looks like she''s smitten with this guy," another man next to them said snidely. This was the young man following Wang Haoming! "Xi Dong! Shut up, it''s not your place to talk here," Song Xiaohui snapped angrily. "Wow! Sister-in-law, you''ve become a lot more irritable now, huh? Is it really because of this guy, as I guessed?" Xi Dong said with a sneering smile, glancing over at Lin Tian. Narrowing his eyes, Lin Tian glanced at Xi Dong and realized he was even more annoying than Wang Haoming. Noticing Lin Tian''s glance, Xi Dong let out a scoff and swaggered toward Lin Tian. Seeing Xi Dong''s move, Lin Tian''s face changed slightly, and he stepped back. As Lin Tian moved, Xi Dong''s kick went wide. Seeing his kick miss, Xi Dong''s face darkened, and he glared coldly at Lin Tian, pointing at Lin Tian''s chest, "Kid, try dodging again, and I swear I''ll cripple you!" With his finger pressing hard against Lin Tian''s chest and seeing that Lin Tian didn''t dodge, Xi Dong sneered and swung at Lin Tian''s face. Slap! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, his palm was gripped tightly by Lin Tian. Clasping Xi Dong''s wrist tightly, Lin Tian said calmly, "That''s enough!" With that, Lin Tian applied force with his hand. Chapter 221 Dads Troubles! "Crack!" With a forceful twist of Lin Tian''s hand, a sound of bone snapping echoed.Xi Dong''s face instantly changed, turning deathly pale! Beads of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Xi Dong slowly opened his mouth, trying to scream, but no sound came out at first. It was a while before a wail of agony burst from Xi Dong''s lips! "Ah!" Watching the pain-stricken Xi Dong, Lin Tian''s expression remained cold as his hand gradually exerted more pressure. "It hurts! It hurts!" As Lin Tian increased his grip, waves of piercing pain emanated from the wrist. Xi Dong''s face twisted in agony. Looking at him coldly, Lin Tian fiercely flung his hand. Slap! In an instant, Xi Dong was thrown to the ground by Lin Tian. "Ah!" Lying on the ground, Xi Dong clutched his wrist tightly, trying to force it, but this just made the pain unbearably worse. "It''s broken, my hand is broken!" Xi Dong cried out in pain on the ground. "Xiao Dong, what''s wrong with you?" Witnessing this scene, Wang Haoming was startled and hurried over, crouching down to look at Xi Dong. "My hand my hand is broken!" Xi Dong lay on the ground, continuously howling in pain. "You" Looking at the painfully grimacing Xi Dong, Wang Haoming was shocked and turned his head to look at Lin Tian. He found Lin Tian''s face to be calm, as if nothing had happened. Seeing Lin Tian''s demeanor, Wang Haoming felt a surge of anger, grabbed a rock from the nearby flower bed, and hurled it at Lin Tian, bellowing, "Die!" Whoosh! Watching the rapidly approaching stone, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, his muscles tensing in an instant, "Ha!" Lin Tian threw a fierce punch. Lin Tian''s fist collided with the grey stone! Bang! With a tremendous boom, clouds of dust erupted from Lin Tian''s fist, and tiny particles shot out from the midst of the dust. Pop pop! The small particles struck Wang Haoming''s feet, causing a painful sting. "This" Wang Haoming stared blankly at the scene, dumbfounded. One punch! Lin Tian had actually shattered the stone with a single punch! Is this even human? In an instant, droplets of cold sweat started to form on Wang Haoming''s forehead. After giving Wang Haoming a glance, Lin Tian withdrew his fist and looked down at it. His own fist was slightly red but showed no signs of injury. After eyeing Wang Haoming, Lin Tian began to walk towards him at a measured pace. "You, what do you want?" Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Wang Haoming was startled, stepping back in a panic. Lin Tian remained silent and kept walking towards him. "You, what are you doing? Don''t come any closer!" As Lin Tian stepped towards him, Wang Haoming''s expression grew increasingly tense, and he appeared very flustered. He stumbled several steps backward and, due to his panic, tripped over his own feet and fell to the ground. Seeing Wang Haoming completely intimidated, Lin Tian sneered, sizing him up and down before laughing, "From now on, you''ll address me as ''Master'' when you see me, got it?" "I know, I know!" Wang Haoming nodded repeatedly. Whatever Lin Tian said was the law; Lin Tian had truly scared him. Shattering a stone fist to dust with one punch, is that even human? Getting hit oneself? How could that be? Seeing Wang Haoming so cooperative, Lin Tian also grew amused and then teased, "Let''s hear you say it!" "Master! You are the master!" In response to Lin Tian''s words, Wang Haoming nodded repeatedly. "Heh" Lin Tian chuckled, shook his head, and decided not to waste any more time on him. He glanced over at the stunned Song Xiaohui beside him, then turned back to Wang Haoming with a warning, "If I ever see you bothering Xiaohui again, watch out!" "It won''t happen! It definitely won''t happen again!" Wang Haoming hastened to say. "Good!" Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction, and with a cold snort: "Scram!" "Yes! Yes!" Wang Haoming nodded repeatedly and then left in a disheveled state, supporting Xi Dong! After the two men had gone, Lin Tian turned to look at Song Xiaohui and discovered that she looked exhausted! "You" Lin Tian wanted to say something but didn''t know what to say! Song Xiaohui sighed, looked up at Lin Tian, and showed a slightly apologetic smile: "You''ve been troubled this time; I''m really sorry!" "No problem!" Lin Tian shook his head! "I have something to do, so I''ll leave first. Let''s talk when I have time!" Song Xiaohui obviously wasn''t in a good mood. She hailed a cab, and before Lin Tian could react, she had already gone! Watching the departing taxi, Lin Tian looked speechless! Shaking his head and smirking, Lin Tian also hailed a cab to head home! Sitting in the back seat and looking at the scenery outside, Lin Tian muttered to himself: "Looks like I''ll need to get a driver''s license!" Last time, Lin Tian had given the car he won by playing basketball to his dad, as he couldn''t drive himself and didn''t have a license! Lost in his thoughts, Lin Tian inadvertently arrived at the entrance of his residential complex! Your next read is at My Virtual Library Empire After paying the cab fare, Lin Tian headed towards his home! Arriving upstairs, he opened the door and while bending down to change his shoes, he shouted, "Mom, I''m home!" Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After changing his shoes, Lin Tian realized no one had responded and looked around curiously. Glancing over, he immediately noticed his mom sitting in the living room. To Lin Tian''s surprise, he also saw his dad, Lin Cheng, on the sofa. "Dad, aren''t you at work?" Seeing Lin Cheng, Lin Tian seemed puzzled. At this time, Lin Cheng would usually be at the pig farm. Giving Lin Tian a glance, Lin Cheng slightly lowered his head without speaking, just solemnly taking a drag of his cigarette. Seeing his dad''s serious face, and turning to look at his equally upset mom, Lin Tian felt something was amiss. He sat down on the couch, looking at them curiously, "What happened? Did something go wrong?" "Nothing''s wrong. Have you eaten? If not, ask your mom to cook something," Lin Cheng glanced at Lin Tian, shook his head, and snuffed out his cigarette in the ashtray. "I''ll go cook," Shi Qing said as she stood up to head for the kitchen. "No need, I just ate, I''m not hungry. What''s wrong with you two, you seem a bit down?" Lin Tian called out to his mom, who was about to leave, asking curiously. "It''s nothing. Just something at the pig farm." Seeing Lin Tian persistently inquiring, Shi Qing reluctantly explained. "What''s up with the pig farm?" Lin Tian asked, puzzled. "Nothing, just focus on your studies. Telling you won''t help!" Lin Cheng''s tone revealed some irritation as Lin Tian kept asking. Glancing at his visibly irritable dad, Lin Tian said nothing more. After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian got up and headed for his sister''s room. He planned to ask Lin Fang what exactly was going on. He wanted to see if she knew. With his dad clearly in a bad mood and not thinking he could be of any help, Lin Tian decided not to ask him. Instead, he intended to see if his sister knew the situation. Reaching his sister''s room, Lin Tian knocked on the door. "Who is it?" came Lin Fang''s voice from inside. "Me, open the door," Lin Tian said firmly. "Oh, coming!" Soon, Lin Tian heard the sound of a chair moving. Moments later, the door opened. "Brother, what''s up?" Seeing Lin Tian at the door, Lin Fang asked with some curiosity. Walking into the room, Lin Tian looked at his sister and asked somewhat bewilderedly, "Dad isn''t in a good mood today, do you know what happened?" Chapter 222 Almighty Expert Lin Tian! "Oh, you''re talking about that!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Lin Fang''s face flashed with sudden realization, and she said: S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes, it seems that the whole city has had an outbreak of swine fever, and the pigs at our family''s pig farm have contracted it too. Dad is really worried to death!" "All of the more than a thousand pigs have it?" Lin Tianqi asked in surprise. "Yes, otherwise he wouldn''t be so worried." At this, Lin Fang pursed her lips. "I see" Hearing this, Lin Tian nodded in realization. All the income for Lin Tian''s family relied on this pig farm, so no wonder his dad was so worried now that the farm was facing this issue. Glancing at Lin Tian who seemed deep in thought, Lin Fang blinked and giggly said, "Brother, aren''t you really amazing? Do you have a way?" "Do you think I''m a vet?" Lin Tian replied with a glance at Lin Fang. "Seems like you''re not all-powerful after all!" Hearing this, Lin Fang''s face fell in disappointment. Even though Lin Fang''s understanding of Lin Tian wasn''t as deep as that of He Qianqian and Bu Mengting! But she still knew a bit about some of the miraculous things about him. So, she held a glimmer of hope for Lin Tian. Now hearing that even he had no solution, she couldn''t help but feel disappointed. After all, she still hoped that their family''s pig farm would be alright. Glancing at his somewhat disappointed sister, Lin Tian gave a faint smile, stroked his slightly stubbly chin, and chuckled, "It''s not entirely impossible!" "What?" Lin Fang looked up in surprise upon hearing this. Lin Tian raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled lightly, "I mean, it''s not impossible to cure the sick pigs at home." "Really?" Lin Fang''s eyes widened as she looked at Lin Tian. "Why would I lie to you?" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "Yay, that''s great, I knew brother had a way!" Lin Fang excitedly kissed Lin Tian on the cheek and then ran out with a face full of excitement. "Dad, brother said he has a way!" Listening to the shouts of his sister outside, Lin Tian wiped the saliva off his face, speechless. "What way, go away!" Following his sister''s shouts, soon came their dad''s somewhat irritable voice. ** At noon, after lunch, Lin Tian and Lin Cheng headed to the pig farm together, and seeing Lin Tian going, Lin Fang persisted stubbornly to go as well. Of course, Lin Tian''s reason for going to the pig farm wasn''t to treat the pigs or anything. It was just to hang out. Lin Cheng didn''t believe Lin Fang when she said Lin Tian could treat the pigs. Seeing that his dad didn''t believe him, Lin Tian didn''t explain anything either. Explaining such things was troublesome, and Lin Tian didn''t want too many people to know about his superpower. Even if those people were his parents. Lin Cheng drove towards the pig farm. Since the pig farm was in the suburbs, by the time the three of them arrived at the pig farm, it was already past three in the afternoon. After they got out of the car, Lin Cheng paid no mind to Lin Tian and his sister, busying himself with his own things. The pig farm was also overwhelmed with many issues, and he couldn''t manage it all. With his dad ignoring them, Lin Tian was also happy to be at ease. After getting out of the car, Lin Tian changed into another set of clothes, ready to check out the situation at the pig farm. Now was the time of the epidemic, so hygiene definitely needed to be well managed. While Lin Tian was changing clothes, Lin Fang also changed alongside him. As she changed, Lin Fang curiously watched Lin Tian, "Brother, what can you do?" Even though their parents didn''t believe in Lin Tian''s abilities, Lin Fang had unswerving faith in him. If brother said it was possible, then it definitely was. Especially since that one time Lin Tian had saved Lin Fang, she now even had a sort of blind trust in him, Noticing the curiosity in his sister''s eyes, Lin Tian smiled slightly, "You''ll see in a bit." Saying this, Lin Tian zipped up his jacket and headed towards the pig farm. "Hey, wait for me!" Seeing Lin Tian walking off, Lin Fang hurriedly finished dressing and followed after him. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian and Lin Fang arrived inside the pig farm. "Cough, cough... cough, cough..." As soon as they entered the pig farm, a chorus of coughs followed. Clusters of coughing sounds made it seem very congested. This was not the cough of humans, but of pigs. Frowning slightly, Lin Tian walked slowly to a pigpen and looked inside. At a glance, Lin Tian''s brow furrowed. The pigs in the pen looked listless and kept coughing. Lin Tian even noticed that the feces in the pen were loose, clearly indicating the pigs were still having diarrhea. Frowning, Lin Tian then moved to check the other pens. After a round, he found that the entire pen was in this condition, with almost no pig not coughing. During this, Lin Tian also noticed a few feeders injecting the pigs. However, Lin Tian saw that these few feeders looked listless too, sighing every now and then. After walking around, seeing someone injecting a pen of pigs, Lin Tian recognized the person, who seemed to be called Old Xu. With a glance at Old Xu, Lin Tian asked, "Old Xu, how is it? Any effect?" "Ah, what effect can there be, it''s tough!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Old Xu looked up at Lin Tian, then sighed deeply and shook his head. "Is the situation really that serious?" Lin Fang asked curiously from the side. "Every pig across the city is in the same condition. Tell me, is that serious or not? I''m afraid we can''t dodge this bullet! Sigh," Old Xu sighed once more. "Indeed, I don''t even know what to do!" Upon hearing the conversation of several people, another employee from a nearby pig pen interjected. Everyone''s mood seemed down, all appearing somewhat despondent. Although the pig farm wasn''t their own, everyone was not happy about the situation. After all, they all worked for this pig farm. If the entire farm were to shut down, their bonuses would disappear, and they might even lose their jobs. For Lin Cheng, if the entire farm were to shut down due to the epidemic, his entire career would collapse too. Millions of money would be gone. It was precisely because of this that Lin Cheng appeared so anxious. After walking around and realizing the severity of the epidemic, Lin Fang looked worriedly at Lin Tian and said, "Bro, is it possible?" Lin Fang was also very worried. After all, the entire family relied almost entirely on this pig farm. If the farm shut down, the family''s financial situation would definitely be ruined. Hearing his sister''s words, Lin Tian pondered for a moment and didn''t speak. To cure it, to manage it? Of course, it was possible. For Lin Tian, as long as he was willing, none of these were issues. Even without spending much, just a bottle of Level Zero Healing Water could take care of it. Even if one bottle wasn''t enough, two would certainly suffice. What really made Lin Tian hesitate was whether he should intervene or not. Based on Lin Tian''s current capabilities, even if their dad didn''t work and the pig farm shut down, Lin Tian''s family could still live well. They didn''t have to worry about finances. That was enough for Lin Tian. Lin Tian was wondering whether to just let it go. He didn''t need to save the pig farm because after all, he was wealthy. But then, thinking it over, Lin Tian shook his head. Thinking of the joy and focus Lin Cheng found in this pig farm, Lin Tian decided he still wanted to save it. Not for any other reason, but because this was Dad''s career. He was still young and should have something worthwhile to do, and he loved this pig farm. "Hey, bro, what are you thinking about?" Lin Fang said with a dissatisfied expression as Lin Tian had been ignoring her for a long time. "Ah? What''s up?" Startled, Lin Tian came back to his senses and asked curiously. "People were asking if you could handle it, and you, you just space out!" Seeing Lin Tian''s confused look, Lin Fang pouted a bit angrily. "Ah..." Scratching his head, Lin Tian smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I was distracted. What did you say? Can I handle it? Of course, I can! Who am I? I''m your brother, haha!" Saying that, Lin Tian laughed and strode out of the pigsty. "Really? What''s the plan?" Hearing Lin Tian''s confirmative tone, Lin Fang followed excitedly. "No worries, I''m a bit thirsty. Let me have a drink first," Lin Tian said, waving his hand as he walked toward the hall of the pig farm. "Hmph!" Watching Lin Tian just walk away, Lin Fang stomped her foot and quickly followed. Lin Tian really was a bit thirsty and wanted to get a drink before continuing. Upon reaching the hall of the pig farm, Lin Tian glanced around and noticed his dad there, along with a few other people. As his gaze swept over them, he suddenly paused, a look of surprise briefly crossing his face. Beauty! Lin Tian unexpectedly saw a beauty there. "Beauty" might not be entirely accurate, as she wasn''t very pretty. Her skin wasn''t fair, and it was even a bit dark. Lin Tian even noticed a few freckles on her face. But this girl made Lin Tian feel very comfortable. She had a wholesome look and also gave off a very healthy and sunny vibe. Lin Fang, who was following Lin Tian, noticed where his gaze was directed and quietly came over, whispering by his side, "What? You''ve taken a liking to her?" "Stop it. What are you talking about?" Lin Tian glanced at his sister, his curiosity piqued as he looked toward the girl, "Who is she? A new worker hired by our farm?" "She isn''t some worker. She''s actually a proper university graduate who started her own business after graduating. She''s opened a pig farm with four hundred pigs. She came here to learn from us before. By the way, her pig farm isn''t far from here." "Really?" surprise flickered in Lin Tian''s eyes upon hearing Lin Fang''s words. A girl who was a university graduate starting her own business, even managing to open such a large pig farm, indeed surprised Lin Tian. Noticing her brother continuously staring at the girl, Lin Fang giggled, "What? Want me to introduce you? I''m pretty close with Sister Li! But you should consider how Mengting feels." "Cut it out," Lin Tian rolled his eyes at his sister, shaking his head speechlessly before turning and walking toward the place to get a drink. Although the girl made Lin Tian feel very comfortable, he had no such thoughts about her. While Lin Tian went off to get a drink, Lin Fang rushed over to chat with the girl. Having drunk a large bowl of water and feeling much better, and since he had made up his mind to intervene, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate anymore and turned back toward the pigsty. The moment Lin Tian moved, the sharp-eyed Lin Fang spotted him and quickly grabbed the girl and chased after him. "Bro!" Just a few steps out of the hall, Lin Tian suddenly heard his sister''s voice from behind Discover stories at My Virtual Library Empire Hearing that voice, Lin Tian paused and turned around. As he turned, he immediately saw his sister running over with the girl. Chapter 223 Please Call Me Mr. Miracle! "Bro, this is Sister Li, Li Ke." Pulling the girl over to Lin Tian, Lin Fang immediately introduced her. "Hello!" Since she had come over, Lin Tian felt too embarrassed to just walk away, so he smiled and greeted her. "Hello!" Seeing Lin Tian, Li Ke responded with a slight smile. "This is my brother, his name is Lin Tian, he''s been sneaking looks at you all this time! Haha!" After introducing Li Ke, Lin Fang pointed at Lin Tian and cheerfully introduced him. "What are you talking about, little girl!" Hearing his sister''s words, Lin Tian gave her a sharp look. "Er..." Hearing Lin Fang''s words, Li Ke appeared somewhat embarrassed. Linking arms with Li Ke, Lin Fang giggled and said proudly to her, "Sister Li, weren''t you worried about the epidemic? My brother said he can solve it!" "Oh?" Hearing this, Li Ke''s eyes instantly brightened. She had been driven to despair by the epidemic recently. Upon hearing this news, her eyes lit up immediately. "Are you a doctor?" Li Ke asked Lin Tian with a curious expression. Although she didn''t quite believe Lin Tian could do anything, she couldn''t help but hold on to a sliver of hope. "Uh, I''m not a doctor, I was just joking, don''t take it seriously," Lin Tian said, slightly embarrassed, and shot Lin Fang a glare. "Oh!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, a tinge of sadness flashed across Li Ke''s eyes, and she managed a forced smile. "Why blame me when you clearly said it yourself!" Seeing her brother''s glare, Lin Fang muttered softly, feeling wronged. Shaking his head in disbelief, Lin Tian said to Li Ke with a smile, "You two chat, I''ll go take a look around." With that, Lin Tian turned and walked away. "Really!" Seeing Lin Tian walk away directly, Lin Fang pouted her lips in dissatisfaction. "Your brother is quite the character!" Seeing Lin Tian leave, Li Ke turned to look at Lin Fang in surprise. "Him? That''s just his stubborn temperament, don''t mind him. But I tell you, my brother is really amazing!" "Really?" Li Ke looked at Lin Fang with curiosity. "Absolutely, let me tell you..." Lin Fang began to boast excitedly. While Lin Fang talked about Lin Tian''s various miraculous feats, Li Ke responded half-heartedly. At that moment, she really didn''t have the mood to care about anything else. Her entire mind was focused on her pig farm. "What''s wrong? You seem distracted?" After boasting for a while, Lin Fang noticed that Li Ke seemed preoccupied and asked her curiously. "Ah? Oh? Do I? I think I''m fine," Li Ke replied with a forced smile. "It''s clearly something!" Seeing Li Ke refuse to admit it, Lin Fang rolled her eyes at her. Noticing that Li Ke wasn''t in high spirits, Lin Fang''s eyes lit up, and she giggled, "Sister Li, let''s go see my brother, I bet he''s about to make a move. He''s really amazing, let''s go take a look." "No, you go ahead." Li Ke just wasn''t in the mood. She didn''t think Lin Tian could do much, so she simply shook her head faintly. "Come on?" "You go!" Li Ke said, shaking her head faintly again. "Hmm... okay then!" Seeing that Li Ke really didn''t want to go over, Lin Fang didn''t insist any further and gave up. After chatting for a bit and realizing Li Ke wasn''t really there, and because Lin Fang really wanted to see what Lin Tian was up to, she soon excused herself and ran off to find Lin Tian. When Lin Fang found Lin Tian, he was just about to take action. "Bro, what are you doing?" Lin Fang asked curiously as she saw the glass bottle in Lin Tian''s palm. Turning his head to glance at his sister, Lin Tian smiled and lifted the glass bottle in his hand, saying, "This is what I''m going to use for the treatment." In Lin Tian''s palm was indeed the bottle of Healing Water he had just exchanged. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire "What is that?" Lin Fang asked, eyeing the glass bottle in Lin Tian''s palm with curiosity. "You''ll see soon enough!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile and without further ado, flicked his thumb and popped the bottle cap. Pop! The black bottle cap instantly fell off. "Go!" Lin Tian flicked his hand. Whoosh! With a flick of Lin Tian''s hand, the water in the bottle suddenly splashed out. As the water came out, Lin Tian''s mind moved on cue. Whoosh! The clear water instantly turned into a white mist. "Go!" Lin Tian glanced at the white mist floating in the air and swept his hand through it. Following Lin Tian''s motions, the white mist immediately flew towards the pigs in their pens and was absorbed through their nostrils as they breathed. Witnessing this miraculous scene, Lin Fang''s eyes widened in amazement. After finishing all this, Lin Tian clapped his hands and said, "All done." "Done?" Lin Fang looked at Lin Tian in astonishment. "Yes, all done," Lin Tian replied with a slight smile. He had just distributed the Healing Water from one bottle among more than fifteen hundred pigs. "Really?" Hearing this, Lin Fang looked at the pigs in their pens with astonishment. After a moment, Lin Fang turned her head and looked at Lin Tian with puzzlement, "Bro, they don''t look any different?" The pigs in their pens were all still lethargic and continued to sneeze relentlessly. Clapping his hands, Lin Tian turned and headed outside, saying as he walked, "It won''t be that quick, give it ten minutes. If you want to wait, then wait here a bit longer." S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the Healing Water mist entered the pigs, Lin Tian had known the effect would come through. However, with one bottle''s worth spread amongst so many pigs, the drug''s potency was greatly diluted; it wasn''t going to work instantly but would probably take about ten minutes. Despite it taking some time, Lin Tian was confident of the outcome. "Ten minutes later?" Hearing this, Lin Fang paused for a moment. After hesitating briefly, she decided to wait and see, curious whether the effects would indeed be as miraculous after ten minutes. Chapter 223 Please Call Me Mr. Miracle!_2 After about five minutes, thinking of Li Ke''s worried frown, Lin Fang felt a stir in her heart and immediately hurried outside. She wanted to pull Li Ke over to watch the effects together. Even though the results hadn''t come out yet, Lin Fang had a lot of confidence in Lin Tian. When Lin Fang rushed out of the pigsty, ready to look for Li Ke, Li Ke was in the hall, frowning worriedly with Lin Cheng. "Sigh! I don''t know what to do!" Li Ke sighed, her face filled with helplessness. Helplessness! Li Ke really felt helpless. Her pig farm had just started when, unexpectedly, such a thing happened. Everything was going well, and she was about to get on the right track. Next year, Li Ke even planned to expand her pig farm, but then this disaster struck. "What should I do about the debt I owe the bank?" Thinking of the debts she took on for the pig farm, Li Ke felt her hair turning white with worry. If this epidemic couldn''t be cured, what then? Everything would be ruined. Hearing Li Ke''s dispirited voice, Lin Cheng took a deep drag on his cigarette, not uttering a word. After a while, Lin Cheng stubbed out the cigarette in his hand, took out another, and looking up at Li Ke, asked, "Li, didn''t you say that some expert from the province came to your factory for research last time? How did it go? Do they have any solutions?" "No, they just said they would give out the results as soon as possible and told me to wait patiently. But I can''t wait any longer, my pig farm is losing two or three pigs a day. I''m about to have a breakdown!" As Li Ke spoke about it, her face showed her distress. "Sigh!" Hearing this, Lin Cheng sighed, took a deep puff from his cigarette, and said resignedly, "I''m losing about ten a day here, too. It''s lethal!" Seeing Lin Cheng''s helplessness, Li Ke fell silent, her mood growing very heavy. After a moment of silence, suddenly, a phone ring broke the quiet. Hearing the ringing, Lin Cheng looked up to see that it was his own phone on the table that was ringing. Lin Cheng immediately answered: "Hello? Oh, hello, hello. What? No way! This... okay, okay, I got it. Mm, thank you." Once the call ended, Lin Cheng seemed to age ten years, sitting dispiritedly on the sofa. "What''s wrong, Uncle Zhang?" Seeing Lin Cheng''s state, Li Ke curiously asked. Without raising his head, Lin Cheng looked blankly at the floor and said, "I just got a call. The city is preparing to slaughter the sick pigs to prevent the spread of the epidemic." "This..." Hearing the news, Li Ke was stunned and her mouth hung open: "Then, what about the losses?" "The city is compensating thirty percent!" Lin Cheng said, somewhat dejectedly. "Thirty percent?" Hearing this figure, Li Ke''s brow furrowed instantly. Thirty percent wasn''t even enough to cover the cost of the pigs. It was foreseeable that with this rate of compensation, farmers would suffer severe losses. "What, what am I going to do?" Hearing the news, Li Ke suddenly felt completely at a loss. If compensation was based on this rate, Li Ke''s pig farm would collapse instantly, and her two years of effort would be in vain. Li Ke sat on the sofa, so anxious she was almost in tears. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The conversation between the two was overheard by Lin Tian as he returned from the pigsty. Entering the hall, he glanced at the two dispirited figures, especially his father, whose eyes seemed completely lifeless. Seeing this, Lin Tian shook his head and comforted in a soft voice, "Maybe there''s a way out!" "It''s gone, it''s all gone!" Lin Cheng didn''t pick up on Lin Tian''s words, just staring blankly at the floor. Lin Cheng could imagine just how big his losses would be if all his pigs were slaughtered. In one night, his home could change drastically. It could even regress back to how it was before liberation overnight. "Sigh..." Thinking of this, Lin Cheng sighed heavily, hands buried in his hair, head bowed dejectedly. Li Ke also sat quietly, her face wooden. The slaughtering of the pigs posed a significant threat to Lin Cheng, and no less so for Li Ke. If it happened, Li Ke''s fledgling career would collapse, and she would end up in deep debt. Sadness! Sorrowful! Discover more content at My Virtual Library Empire Even a tinge of despair! How much she wished someone could save her, someone could help her. How she hoped for a miracle to occur. But all these... Alas! At the thought of this, Li Ke shook her head in dejection. "Sister Li!" Just when Li Ke felt she was on the verge of collapse, suddenly, a crisp voice came from outside. Li Ke looked up and immediately saw Lin Fang running in from outside. "Sister Li!" As soon as she reached Li Ke''s side, Lin Fang began to mutter softly. Hearing Lin Fang''s words, Li Ke couldn''t help but smile bitterly. Shaking her head, Li Ke looked at Lin Fang with a tired expression and a forced smile, "Fang, stop it, I''m really tired right now." She was really at a loss for words with Lin Fang. What time was it now, to be making such jokes. Saying that Lin Tian had performed "Magic," healed those pigs, and that it would take effect in ten minutes, demanding that she come and see for herself. Li Ke was truly speechless. "I''m not joking, my brother is really amazing. Let''s hurry, or else we won''t make it in time." Lin Fang had great confidence in Lin Tian and immediately pulled Li Ke to go with her. Li Ke really didn''t want to move, she waved her hand, not wanting to get up. "Come on, trust me!" Lin Fang still wanted to persuade Li Ke to join her. "What are you making all the noise for!" Already in a terrible mood, Lin Cheng, hearing his daughter''s incessant calling, felt a wave of irritation and shouted angrily as he raised his head. "I, I didn''t do anything, my brother said he could cure the swine fever..." Having never seen her father so angry, Lin Fang was suddenly scared and spoke timidly. Hearing this, Lin Cheng turned his head and glared at Lin Tian with a furious face, "What''s all this fuss about, don''t you know what time it is? How old are you? You''re so thoughtless!" "I..." Lin Tian opened his mouth, wanted to say something, but in the end, he just shook his head and didn''t say anything. Due to Lin Cheng''s outburst, the scene immediately fell silent, and the atmosphere became extremely heavy. No one spoke. Just like that, a minute passed, when suddenly a hurried footsteps came from outside. Accompanying the footsteps was a voice filled with surprise, "It''s working! It''s working! No more coughing! No more coughing!" Hearing the voice, Lin Cheng was startled and jerked his head up sharply. Upon raising his head, he saw a worker in a uniform, his face alight with joy, running towards them. "What''s going on?" Seeing the person, Lin Cheng asked with a furrowed brow. "No more coughing! No more coughing!" The man exclaimed with joy, sweating profusely on his forehead from running so fast. "What do you mean, no more coughing!" Hearing this, Lin Cheng''s heart tightened, he had a faint guess in his mind but he didn''t dare to believe it. "It''s the pigs! All those pigs have stopped coughing! They''re all better now! And they''re energetic too!" The worker caught his breath and managed to get the words out in one go. "What?" Upon hearing this, Lin Cheng''s eyes widened in disbelief. At the same time, Li Ke, who had a gloomy face, also brightened up at the news. "How, how is this possible!" Hearing this, Lin Cheng stood up in shock. "It''s true, they''re really better! Don''t know why, but the pigs suddenly stopped coughing, and they looked much more spirited, a lot of them have started getting up to eat their feed!" The worker also seemed in disbelief, still wearing a look of incredulity as he spoke. After a moment of stun, Lin Cheng came to his senses and quickly got up, "Let''s go, let''s take a look!" As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Cheng couldn''t wait and ran toward the pigsty. Seeing Lin Cheng leave, Li Ke was startled for a moment, looked at Lin Tian, and then quickly followed. Chapter 224 Magical "Brother!" Upon seeing that all the people had left, Lin Fang, who remained on the spot, looked at Lin Tian with an excited face. Even though she believed in Lin Tian''s abilities, hearing the news firsthand still made her very excited. She believed that all this must have been her brother''s doing. Glancing at his excited younger sister, Lin Tian smiled faintly, tilting his head, "Come on, let''s go take a look too." Although he was very confident in himself, Lin Tian still wanted to see the results of his efforts. As soon as Lin Tian entered the pigsty, he saw a crowd of people gathered together inside. These people all looked excitedly at the pigs inside the sty. "They''re indeed cured!" "Look, how lively! They''re completely fine. They don''t look sick at all!" "It''s miraculous, what happened! It''s unbelievable!" Voices of discussion came from the crowd, filled with shock. Lin Tian glanced at his father in the crowd, who was watching the scene with an excited expression, his face aglow, looking very invigorated. "It seems the effect is not bad!" Seeing the expressions of the people, even though he hadn''t seen the pigs at that moment, Lin Tian already had an idea in his mind. After thinking about it, Lin Tian still stepped forward a few paces, his gaze shifting to the pigs inside the pen. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon looking, Lin Tian immediately noticed a difference. The pigs before were listless, like a defeated army, but now, they all seemed radiant and spirited. If the previous pigs were like a defeated army, then the pigs now looked like a victorious one. The spirit of the two was completely different. "It''s really, really completely healed!" While Lin Tian was observing the pigs, Lin Fang was also looking at them beside him. Seeing such a stark difference between earlier and now, Lin Fang was utterly astonished. Seeing his sister''s astonished face, Lin Tian smiled faintly. After thinking a bit, Lin Tian walked outside the pigsty. From the joyful demeanor of his father, Lin Tian knew that his Superpower Point had not been wasted. As Lin Tian walked out of the pigsty, Li Ke was staring at the scene before her with a shocked expression. She was looking at these lively pigs. Stay tuned to My Virtual Library Empire She remembered clearly, just one hour ago she had been at the pigsty, and the pigs she had seen then were all listless, but now... Seeing this scene, Li Ke was completely stunned. She couldn''t comprehend how more than a thousand pigs had suddenly recovered. It all happened too fast and was too miraculous. It was as if magic had been cast. Magic? At the thought of this word, Li Ke was startled, thinking of something, she quickly turned her head. As she turned, she saw Lin Tian stepping out of the pigsty. Seeing the faint, confident smile on Lin Tian''s face, and recalling what Lin Fang had said before, Li Ke bit her lip and hurriedly followed Lin Tian. "Lin... Lin Tian!" Just as Lin Tian was thinking about whether he should return, suddenly, a somewhat hesitant voice came from behind. "Hmm?" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian turned around in surprise, and immediately saw Li Ke running toward him. "What''s wrong?" Lin Tian asked, glancing at Li Ke somewhat curiously. "You... did you do that?" Looking at Lin Tian, Li Ke suddenly seemed a bit nervous. "What did I do?" Hearing this, Lin Tian asked curiously. Despite asking, Lin Tian had a vague guess in his heart. "Did you heal those sick pigs?" Li Ke''s next words confirmed Lin Tian''s previous guess. "Is it really because of this matter?" Lin Tian muttered to himself silently, lifting his head to glance at the somewhat hopeful Li Ke, and said with a somewhat apologetic smile, "You misunderstood, I''m not that powerful." "Earlier Lin Fang even said" Seeing Lin Tian deny it, Li Ke seemed a bit anxious. "She doesn''t understand, she just knows how to boast!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. Lin Tian didn''t want to lend a hand to help Li Ke. Although Li Ke was also quite attractive, Lin Tian couldn''t justify using a drop of his Superpower Points for her. To Lin Tian, a single drop of his Superpower Points was far more precious than millions of RMB. Using it on his own father was one thing, but for a woman he had just met... "Please, help me please! I... I''m begging you!" When she came, Li Ke didn''t really believe it was Lin Tian''s doing. But somehow, as they talked, she felt more and more likely that Lin Tian was responsible. It might also be that Li Ke was afraid to face the reality, viewing Lin Tian as her last hope. "I..." Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, suddenly, he was taken aback. Ding! An electronic synthesized voice rang in his mind: "Ding, Task: Fulfill Li Ke''s wish, cure the swine fever in her pig farm. Reward upon completion: two Superpower Points. Note: This task must be completed within one day." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was taken aback. After a pause, Lin Tian''s face broke into a radiant smile, "What did you just say? Help you cure the swine fever in the pig farm. No problem, I agree!" "Ah?" Li Ke was taken aback by Lin Tian''s prompt agreement. After being stunned for a while, Li Ke looked at Lin Tian with some disbelief, "Can you really cure those sick pigs?" Glancing at the somewhat doubting Li Ke, Lin Tian smiled faintly, "Whether I can or not, you''ll find out soon enough. Just tell me, do you want my help?" "Yes!" After hesitating for a moment, Li Ke finally nodded. Though still skeptical, at this moment Li Ke had no other option but to clutch at straws. The miraculous change in Lin Cheng''s pig farm also kindled a sliver of hope in her heart. Maybe it really could work. "Brother, what are you guys doing?" Just as Lin Tian and another had finished discussing, Lin Fang suddenly walked out from the pigsty and hurried over when she saw them. Glancing at his sister, Lin Tian said casually, "Nothing much, I''m going to check out Li Ke''s pig farm in a bit." "Lin Tian is planning to help me," added Li Ke at that moment. "Really?" Hearing this, excitement flashed across Lin Fang''s face as she grinned at Li Ke, "Sister Li, didn''t I tell you my brother is amazing?" "Uh..." Seeing his sister constantly boasting about him, Lin Tian was speechless. Half an hour later, the three of them arrived at Li Ke''s pig farm. Standing inside the pigsty, the sound of coughing and even heavy breathing filled his ears. Looking at the pigs in the pens, Lin Tian found that their condition was similar to the pigs at his own farm, and some were even more severely ill. "How about it? Can you do it?" Noticing Lin Tian''s focus, Li Ke watched him nervously. "No problem, I can!" After scanning the pig pens again, Lin Tian nodded. Healing was certainly possible; if he had cured 1,500 pigs at his own farm, these 400 were surely manageable. "Do we need to prepare anything?" Li Ke asked immediately. "No need!" Lin Tian shook his head and then waved his hand. Whoosh! With Lin Tian''s gesture, a thin stream of water suddenly appeared in the air. This fine stream was none other than a bottle of Level Zero Healing Water that Lin Tian had exchanged. "This..." Seeing the sudden appearance of the water stream, Li Ke''s eyes widened. "Go!" Lin Tian flicked his wrist. Whoosh! Immediately, the fine water stream transformed into white mist. This white mist appeared and then flew towards the pigs. It flowed into their bodies through their nostrils. Watching this magical scene, reminiscent of a mage, Li Ke stared wide-eyed, incredulous. After a moment, noticing something, Li Ke suddenly raised her head, her face full of shock. Cough! The frequent coughing sounds were gone. The heavy breathing by his ear had also disappeared. "This..." Stunned for a moment, Li Ke quickly walked over to the pig pens and looked directly at the pigs. Upon checking, Li Ke was momentarily dumbfounded, then her face lit up with joy. All better! All better! Unbelievably, all the pigs had recovered and Li Ke had noticed that they looked much more spirited than before. After watching for a while, Li Ke quickly ran to another pig pen. The same! The pigs inside were also completely healed! Li Ke moved from pen to pen, becoming more and more thrilled as she did. All better, they were all better! Incredible! It was simply unbelievable! Seeing Li Ke''s excited face, Lin Tian smiled lightly. Meanwhile, a synthesized electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Ding! Task: Fulfill Li Ke''s wish to cure the swine fever in her pig farm has been completed. Reward: two Supernatural Points." As the voice sounded, Lin Tian then noticed two golden droplet-shaped Supernatural Points slowly emerging in the Sea of Consciousness. Looking up at the Supernatural Points in the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian murmured in satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad, two more Supernatural Points added to the account. Now it''s turned into seven Supernatural Points!" Having helped Li Ke solve her problem, Li Ke specially treated Lin Tian to a meal! Back at home, Lin Tian lounged with legs crossed, watching TV, completely at ease! Buzz~! Suddenly, the phone on the coffee table vibrated! Lin Tian picked up the phone and saw it was Shen Yiran calling! Lin Tian answered the phone and said with a laugh: "Hello, beautiful, missing me?" "Lin Tian? Stop joking, I need a favor!" Shen Yiran''s voice sounded somewhat serious on the phone! "What is it?" Feeling that something was off, Lin Tian sat up straight and became serious! "It''s like this, a classmate of mine seems to be having some mental issues, she''s currently in the hospital. Could you come and help?" Shen Yiran hesitated! "This" Mental issues? Lin Tian was somewhat speechless! "She''s a very good friend of mine, please help!" Shen Yiran was very sincere! After pondering for a moment, Lin Tian nodded: "Okay, I''ll come and see, but I can''t guarantee I''ll be of help!" "Great, I''ll text you the address..." Five minutes later, Lin Tian left the house! Chapter 225 Lin Tian is very annoyed! People''s Hospital, after Shen Mengyi finished her call, she put her cellphone into her pocket and, after a brief thought, turned towards Room 808 nearby. Reaching the door of the room, Shen Mengyi pushed open the door and walked in. By the time Shen Mengyi arrived, there was already a crowd inside the room. This was a VIP room, quite spacious, and at that moment, a young girl was lying on the hospital bed. The girl appeared to be in her twenties, her complexion very pale. "Ah, I don''t know what to do," someone sighed. "Indeed," another person sighed upon hearing this. The doctors from the hospital had already visited and tried many methods, but none had worked. They said there wasn''t much else to try for now, other than to keep her on sedatives to see if that might help. Otherwise, they would have to send her to a psychiatric hospital. "I know a doctor who is quite authoritative in psychiatry, I''ll ask him to come over tomorrow," a middle-aged man in a suit with a potbelly said. "Professor Liu had also come before and said there''s nothing he could do. It seems quite troubling," another middle-aged man, in his forties or fifties, sighed. "We have to try," the man sighed again. Seeing everyone''s expressions and then looking at Wang Hong, who was lying on the bed, pale-faced, Shen Mengyi interjected, "I just called a classmate of mine to come over, he''s very professional in this area." "Who? Your classmate?" After hearing Shen Mengyi''s words, everyone turned their gaze towards her. "Mengyi? Your classmate? Will that work?" asked a tall, thin young man with a smile as he looked at Shen Mengyi with undisguised admiration. After giving Wang Lei a glance, Shen Mengyi shifted her eyes away from his face and explained softly to everyone in the room, "My classmate is really good, especially with matters related to the supernatural. I''ve heard he even caught ghosts before!" "Ghosts..." Upon hearing this, most people in the room furrowed their brows. Many present did not believe in such supernatural stuff. They thought it was all charlatans and superstitions. Seeing the expressions on everyone''s faces and knowing they didn''t believe her, Shen Mengyi quickly explained, "Really, he''s very capable. You''ll see when he comes, really, I..." "Little Meng..." At that moment, a man in his forties interrupted Shen Mengyi. This middle-aged man glanced at Shen Mengyi and shook his head; "Little Meng, I know you care about Xiaohong, and I appreciate your gesture, thank you. But we really don''t need that." "I..." Hearing the man''s words, Shen Mengyi became anxious, quickly saying, "He really is very capable. You will see when he comes. Really!" Shen Mengyi''s face appeared quite anxious. Wang Hong was her good friend, and she didn''t want her to continue suffering, which is why she had called Lin Tian. Seeing Shen Mengyi''s anxious expression, Wang Lei next to her felt a pang of heartache and then looked up at the middle-aged man: "Dad, Mengyi means well, let''s just let her friend come and take a look, it doesn''t hurt." The middle-aged man opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing, implying his tacit consent. However, despite this, there was clear skepticism in his eyes. If not for considering that Shen Mengyi was an outsider and that she meant well for his daughter, he would never agree to these nonsensical things. What era was it now to still believe in ghosts and such? It wasn''t just this middle-aged man who thought this way; others shared the sentiment. Even Wang Lei was no exception. His recent agreement with Shen Mengyi was purely to please her. From the first moment he saw Shen Mengyi, Wang Lei had fallen for her! Time passed without notice, and ten minutes later, suddenly, Shen Mengyi''s cellphone in her pocket vibrated. Shen Mengyi took out her phone and saw it was Lin Tian calling. Seeing the call, she immediately answered, "Hello, Lin Tian, where are you?" Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire "I''ve arrived," came Lin Tian''s familiar voice over the phone. "You''ve arrived? That was fast. Come to the 8th floor of the inpatient department, I''m in room 808." Hearing that Lin Tian had arrived so quickly, Shen Mengyi appeared surprised on her face, stunned for a moment before responding. "I mean I''m right outside the room now, 808, right? One minute," Lin Tian''s calm voice transmitted through the phone. "What?" Mengyi''s face froze upon hearing this. After a moment''s pause, Shen Mengyi, holding her phone, hurriedly ran towards the room door. Seeing Shen Mengyi''s actions, everyone in the room looked towards the door. Even though they were skeptical about the person Mengyi mentioned, everyone was curious, and they also wondered what kind of person was coming. With surprise, Shen Mengyi opened the room door. Upon opening the door, she immediately saw Lin Tian standing outside the door, smiling and holding his phone. "You..." Seeing that Lin Tian indeed had come, Shen Mengyi appeared very surprised. "Surprising, isn''t it!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, seeing the astonishment on Mengyi''s face. "That was too fast, I couldn''t have imagined," Mengyi said, still somewhat dazed by Lin Tian''s presence. After a moment''s hesitation, recalling something, Shen Mengyi quickly pulled Lin Tian by the hand into the room, anxiously saying, "Can you see what''s wrong with my friend? You must save her." Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Mengyi pulling Lin Tian by the hand so naturally and adeptly made Wang Lei, who was curiously watching from the side, instantly jealous and visibly upset. His look towards Lin Tian was also full of hostility. As Shen Mengyi pulled him into the room, Lin Tian had just walked in when he noticed Wang Lei''s hostile gaze. Glancing at Wang Lei and noticing his look, Lin Tian then turned to look at Mengyi beside him and instantly understood. With a slight smile, Lin Tian held Mengyi''s hand a bit tighter. Noticing Lin Tian''s action and seeing him holding Shen Mengyi''s soft hand tightly, Wang Lei felt uncomfortable inside. "Look, what is wrong with my friend?" At that moment, Shen Mengyi was oblivious to these undercurrents, only pulling Lin Tian towards Wang Hong''s bed. Approaching Wang Hong''s bed, Lin Tian had also lost interest in paying attention to Wang Lei and turned his gaze towards Wang Hong. After looking at Wang Hong for a moment, Lin Tian stepped forward, came to the side of the bed, slightly bent over, and reached out to touch Wang Hong''s forehead. "What are you doing!" Seeing Lin Tian''s action, the onlookers immediately cried out. Hearing these voices, Lin Tian paused, looked up at the crowd, and said calmly, "I''m checking!" "What are you checking? Don''t mess around!" The crowd looked at Lin Tian, all wearing wary expressions. Ever since Shen Mengyi mentioned she was calling a classmate of hers, they hadn''t trusted Lin Tian much. Their agreement to let Lin Tian come was purely out of respect for Mengyi. But though they allowed him to come and look, they didn''t dare to let him do anything. They knew nothing about him; what if he caused some harm? Seeing the deep distrust in everyone''s eyes, Lin Tian was annoyed. Yet out of respect for Mengyi''s face, Lin Tian suppressed his annoyance and said sternly, "I''m not doing anything; I''m just feeling her forehead." "That''s not okay either, who knows what you''re up to!" Just as Lin Tian''s words fell, a distrustful voice came from behind him. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian frowned, slowly straightened up, and turned around. Lin Tian was very annoyed inside! Chapter 226 Remember! Dont Ask Me! Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at Wang Lei. The person who had just spoken was indeed Wang Lei. Seeing that everyone in the room distrusted Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi became anxious and hurriedly said, "Lin Tian is really powerful, you should just let him continue." "Who knows what he''s up to? What if something happens to Little Hong?" At this time, someone else interjected. "Exactly, better to be cautious. This isn''t something to be careless about. Who knows where this guy''s from?" A middle-aged woman in her forties also chimed in at this point. Trust! Doubt! Experience tales with My Virtual Library Empire Lin Tian felt the full force of the room''s distrust and suspicion. This sensation made Lin Tian quite uncomfortable. Taking a deep breath and glancing at the anxious Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian forcibly suppressed his annoyance. Forget it, for Mengyi''s sake, I''ll tolerate it a bit longer! A flash of anger in his eyes, Lin Tian looked at the crowd, his gaze slowly sweeping their faces, and said in a deep voice, "I''m not doing anything, just touching the forehead." If these guys keep going on and on, I won''t guarantee it! Suppressing his anger, Lin Tian thought irritably! "Just let Lin Tian try, he said he''ll only touch the forehead," stated Shen Mengyi immediately after Lin Tian''s statement, raising her voice. Mengyi felt uncomfortable with everyone''s attitude, expressing her displeasure. She even regretted a bit having Lin Tian come over. But since Lin Tian was here, he definitely had to give it a try. "Fine! Then have a look, but remember, you can only touch the forehead!" These people still gave Shen Mengyi some face, considering that she was acting in Wang Hong''s best interest. So, despite their deep distrust of Lin Tian, they finally conceded. Seeing no objections from the crowd, Lin Tian immediately went back to the bedside of Wang Hong, reaching out and bending over towards her forehead. "Be careful, don''t make any other movements, take care!" Before Lin Tian''s hand even touched Wang Hong''s forehead, a thick voice tinged with doubt once again reached Lin Tian''s ears. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian paused and a flash of anger crossed his face. Damn it! What an attitude, as if I were asking something of you! Absurd! As soon as his hand touched Wang Hong''s forehead, Lin Tian immediately entered his Sea of Consciousness, "System, check Wang Hong''s condition." "Ding! The system is checking now" Hearing this sound, Lin Tian patiently waited. When he saw Wang Hong, Lin Tian realized something was off. Or rather, she seemed to have been affected by some negative energy. Because he wasn''t sure, that''s why Lin Tian wanted the system to check. The system had indicated that a check required physical contact with Wang Hong, which is why Lin Tian had to touch her forehead. "Ding!" After a few seconds, an electronic synthesized voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind, "Ding, after the system''s check, there is a slight malevolent energy on Wang Hong, which can be cleared with a Level 1 Calming Talisman." "Calming Talisman?" Lin Tian was startled to hear this. A Calming Talisman? Lin Tian didn''t have such a thing; he had previously exchanged for a Talisman superpower, but that was for exorcising ghosts, not a Calming Talisman. "Ding, the Calming Talisman is a variation of the Vajra Talisman, there is no need to create a new superpower, the host can exchange it directly!" The system''s electronic synthesized voice echoed in his ear! "That''s relieving! Seeing how anxious Mengyi is, I might as well exchange for one, even if it''s at a loss!" Lin Tian muttered to himself inwardly and withdrew his consciousness from the Sea of Consciousness! "Are you done yet? How long are you going to touch her?" As Lin Tian withdrew his consciousness from the Sea of Consciousness, an impatient voice reached his ear. Upon hearing this, Lin Tian withdrew his consciousness, raised his head, and swept a look behind him. It was that Wang Lei again! Giving Wang Lei a cold glance, Lin Tian stood up. After a moment''s thought, he turned to Shen Mengyi beside him and asked, "Do you have any paper and a pen?" "Huh?" Stunned for a moment, Shen Mengyi hastily nodded, "Yes, I do!" As she spoke, Shen Mengyi began rummaging through her white purse. In no time, she took out a pen and a palm-sized piece of white paper. Holding the pen in one hand and supporting the paper with the other, Lin Tian focused for a moment, then began to draw. Phew! Lin Tian''s hands moved swiftly, almost completing the drawing in one fluid motion. Before long, a dizzying talisman was finished. The instant it was completed, an extremely faint golden light flashed across the entire talisman. Aside from Lin Tian, no one else noticed this light. "Got a lighter?" Holding the talisman, Lin Tian turned to look at the people in the room. "What are you doing?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, someone frowned and looked at him. Drawing a talisman, and now asking for a lighter. Some people had already guessed what Lin Tian was up to. "Burn the talisman, then drink the talisman water and it''ll be fine!" Lin Tian said calmly. "Nonsense!" Before anyone in the room could respond, suddenly, a loud shout came from outside. As the sound echoed, the closed door was violently pushed open. When the door was pushed open, an old man with a head full of white hair, leaning on a cane, stormed in with an imposing air. Upon entering, the old man pointed at Lin Tian and angrily scolded the crowd, "Who is this? Who invited him? All this superstitious nonsense! What a disgrace!" "Dad!" "Grandpa!" "Dad!" Seeing the elderly man come out, everyone in the room was shocked and quickly approached. "Get him out of here!" The old man pointed at Lin Tian with his cane, his face full of anger. "Go out, go out, you leave first." Hearing the old man''s words, someone immediately came over and gently tried to pull Lin Tian out. Meanwhile, people tried to appease the old man in a placating tone, "Dad, don''t be angry, it''s just that Wang Hong''s classmate said he would come and try something." "Right, we just let this person come to have a try. Don''t be angry. It''s just for fun." "This is something to play with? Drinking talisman water, are you crazy?" The old man was still fuming, his face livid with rage. "Our minds aren''t sick, we wouldn''t, we wouldn''t, don''t be angry." "Exactly, exactly, our heads aren''t broken, it''s just for fun, just for fun!" Clearly, the old man held a high status in the household; when he became angry, everyone tried to soothe him. But when these people said these things, they clearly did not consider Lin Tian''s feelings. Hearing their words, a flash of anger crossed Lin Tian''s face. What the hell! What do they think of me? A lunatic? Fuck! I generously came to help save your daughter, your family member, yet you treat me like a fool. Endure! Lin Tian really couldn''t hold back anymore! Raising his head, Lin Tian coldly swept his gaze over these people and roared, "Damn it, don''t come begging me later! It won''t work even if you beg! What a load of crap!" With that said, Lin Tian turned and walked away angrily. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not playing anymore! I''m done playing. What a load of crap! Lin Tian''s sudden outburst left everyone dumbfounded. Watching Lin Tian storm off with a face full of rage, Wang Lei was stunned for a moment, then a hint of malice crossed his face as he angrily shouted at Lin Tian: "Kid, watch how you talk!" As he spoke, Wang Lei charged towards Lin Tian, seemingly ready to hit him. Chapter 227 He Can Still Save "What are you doing? What are you doing? Why are you doing this?" Seeing Wang Lei trying to rush over and start a fight, Shen Mengyi was startled and hurriedly stood between the two men. But Wang Lei was very strong and broke through Shen Mengyi''s obstruction, charging straight towards Lin Tian! "You little..." Wang Lei reached out to grab Lin Tian! Lin Tian''s face turned cold, and he responded with a backhanded slap! Smack! In an instant, Wang Lei was sent flying! Wang Lei fell to the ground, completely dazed! "Why are you hitting people? That''s right, why hit someone!" Seeing this scene, Wang Lei''s relatives started shouting, and a few men even looked ready to rush over! Lin Tian stood his ground, looking on coldly! If these people dared to come over, Lin Tian wouldn''t mind teaching them a lesson! Lin Tian was already feeling quite irritable inside! "Alright, alright, stop arguing!" Eventually, none of those people charged over, as the female relatives pulled the men back, preventing a fight! Seeing they weren''t coming over, Lin Tian sneered and turned to leave! He didn''t even bother with Shen Mengyi! Just as he stepped out of the hospital room, suddenly, a piercing scream came from the corridor outside: "My child, oh my child!" Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing this scream, everyone was taken aback. At the same time, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind. :"Ding! Task: Fulfill Zhu Xiaoxiao''s wish and save her son. Note: This task must be completed within three minutes. Failure to complete the task within the allotted time will result in failure. Reward for completing the task: two Supernatural Points." "This..." Lin Tian was taken aback upon hearing the synthetic voice. "Baby! Baby! Wah... Wah!" While Lin Tian was stunned, another piercing scream reached his ears. The voice was filled with immense grief. After a moment of shock, Lin Tian snapped out of it and quickly turned towards the source of the sound, moving swiftly. "Wah, baby, baby..." As Lin Tian walked away, Zhu Xiaoxiao''s cries could still be heard, intermittent but continuous. Hearing the scream filled with sorrow, Wang Lei and the others were also startled, and they too quickly left the hospital room. Curiosity. They were all very curious about what was happening. By the time Wang Lei and the others reached the corridor outside, a crowd had already gathered there. Many people had come out of their rooms upon hearing the cry. Even more people, driven by curiosity, headed towards the hospital room from where the cry was emanating. As she came out of the hospital room, Shen Mengyi just so happened to see Lin Tian quickly heading towards the room from where the cries were coming. Seeing Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi thought for a moment and then followed. When Lin Tian arrived at the hospital room from where the cries were coming, a crowd had already gathered outside. Squeezing through the crowd, Lin Tian peered through the gaps between people into the room. At a glance, he saw a woman in her thirties lying on a hospital bed. And on that bed was a young boy of about seven or eight years old. The boy''s eyes were tightly closed, and his face was completely devoid of color. "Baby! Baby, wah, don''t leave mommy, don''t leave me!" Zhu Xiaoxiao was lying on top of the child, her face full of pain and sorrow. Glancing past Zhu Xiaoxiao, Lin Tian noticed a middle-aged man standing beside the hospital bed, his face filled with grief; although he wasn''t crying, his eyes were red. Also standing in the room were many doctors, all of them looking solemn, their seriousness tinged with a hint of helplessness and apology. "What happened?" "Yes, what''s going on?" At that moment, whispers of curiosity rose from the surrounding crowd. "It seems this child was in a car accident the day before yesterday and hasn''t gotten out of critical condition. Today, there was a sudden turn for the worse, and even the doctors are at a loss," someone who was in the know whispered an explanation. "That''s really sad, what a pity!" Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire "Yeah, the kid is so young, such a waste. Sigh!" A wave of sympathetic voices rose among the crowd. Wang Lei and his group happened to hear these discussions as they arrived. Hearing these voices, Wang Lei and the others also showed looks of pity on their faces. After all, the child was still so young. "What a pity..." Seeing this scene, Wang Lei''s father sighed softly. "Well, there''s nothing to be done about it. Let''s leave, it''s such a pity. Don''t crowd around here." The old man who had reprimanded Lin Tian started to scold now that he had heard the surrounding discussions. Seeing such a young child dying, he couldn''t help but feel troubled and sighed. "Dead? Is this child already dead?" When Lin Tian heard the discussions around him, he also seemed somewhat shocked. After a moment of stunned silence, his consciousness quickly entered the Sea of Consciousness and inquired, "System, what''s going on? Is this child dead?" "Ding! Strictly speaking, the child isn''t completely dead yet. If you administer the Healing Water within five minutes, his life can still be saved," the system immediately answered Lin Tian''s question. "Not dead yet?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback, then a flicker of realization crossed his eyes. The fact that he had to be completely dead within five minutes probably explained why the system had given him a mission completion time limit of five minutes. Realizing the time limit, Lin Tian was shocked, and when he checked, he saw that two minutes had already passed. With this in mind, Lin Tian didn''t delay any further and his consciousness withdrew from the Sea of Consciousness as he pushed through the crowd towards the inside. Lin Tian was very strong, and he pushed the people blocking the way aside forcefully. "Hey, what are you doing!" "Why are you pushing, what''s the hurry!" Wang Lei and his family, who were already turning to leave, stopped in their tracks when they heard the commotion behind them and turned around in astonishment. As they turned, they saw Lin Tian pushing his way through to the inside. "Is that him?" Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Lei and his family were all taken aback. Not just them, even Shen Mengyi was stunned to see Lin Tian making his way into the hospital room. Ignoring the dissatisfied murmurs around him, Lin Tian used his hands to clear the people in front of him. Lin Tian''s hands were very strong, and with a gentle push, he forcefully cleared the way through the crowd in front. Once he had cleared a path through the crowd, Lin Tian went straight through the gap. By the time those people wanted to get angry, Lin Tian had already entered the hospital room. The conflict that suddenly arose outside immediately drew the attention of the doctors inside the room. Meanwhile, Zhu Xiaoxiao and her husband were still immersed in their grief and had not noticed. Seeing Lin Tian barge in, the doctors furrowed their brows, staring at him with displeasure, but they didn''t say anything. To them, it was very likely that Lin Tian was a relative of the deceased. Lin Tian glanced over the doctors and, without regarding them, headed straight for the hospital bed. At the same time, Wang Lei and his family, who were about to leave, saw Lin Tian barge into the hospital room. Curious, they stopped in their tracks and walked back over. They were eager to see what Lin Tian was up to. Approaching the bed, Lin Tian glanced at the little boy on it, whose face was pale as snow. At that moment, Zhu Xiaoxiao was lying on top of the boy. To give the little boy the Healing Water, he would need Zhu Xiaoxiao to move aside. After looking at Zhu Xiaoxiao, who was lying on the bed in agony, Lin Tian thought for a moment and then patted her on the shoulder. "Pat!" Feeling someone patting her shoulder, Zhu Xiaoxiao wiped her tears and looked up. As Zhu Xiaoxiao raised her head, a delicate face came into Lin Tian''s view. And Zhu Xiaoxiao, with tears streaming down her face, looked even more pitiable. Seeing Zhu Xiaoxiao, Lin Tian was also taken aback. He hadn''t expected Zhu Xiaoxiao to be so attractive. After a moment''s pause, Lin Tian came back to his senses, pointed at the little boy on the bed, and smiled faintly, "He can still be saved." Chapter 228 Shocked! "What?" Zhu Xiaoxiao was clearly taken aback upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. "I mean your son can still be saved!" Lin Tian smiled as he pointed at the little boy on the hospital bed. "Really... really?" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhu Xiaoxiao was taken aback, and then a trace of hope flashed across her face. At this moment, Zhu Xiaoxiao''s husband, Wang Qiang, also noticed Lin Tian. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Qiang furrowed his brow and looked at Lin Tian coldly, "Who are you!" Wang Qiang''s tone was somewhat icy, clearly not happy. Raising his head and glancing at Wang Qiang, Lin Tian spoke indifferently, "I said your son can still be saved." The conversation between Lin Tian and Zhu Xiaoxiao finally brought the doctors in the hospital room back to their senses. They then realized that Lin Tian was not a relative of the deceased. He seemed like a madman, yet he claimed that the boy could be saved. Stunned for a moment, two doctors immediately came over. As soon as these two doctors arrived, they began pulling Lin Tian towards the outside of the hospital room, while saying bluntly, "Where did you come from? Get out, stop talking nonsense!" As they spoke, they forcefully pulled Lin Tian trying to drag him out. But Lin Tian''s strength was not something two people could contend with; if Lin Tian didn''t want to leave, they simply couldn''t move him. Lin Tian let the two doctors pull him, his footsteps immobile, his expression calm as he looked at Zhu Xiaoxiao and said solemnly, "Your son can still be saved, trust me, there isn''t much time left!" Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire Lin Tian''s tone was very calm and confident. "This..." Seeing Lin Tian''s very young but self-assured face, Zhu Xiaoxiao hesitated. She did not believe that Lin Tian could do it, did not believe that Lin Tian could save her son. But at this moment, Zhu Xiaoxiao still hoped someone could save her son, even though this hope was so faint, so ludicrous. "What''s this nonsense! Get out!" At this moment, the other doctors in the hospital room also regained their composure and began pushing Lin Tian out with darkened faces. While pushing Lin Tian, they shouted angrily at him, "Stop spouting nonsense, get out, get out!" Meanwhile, other doctors explained to Zhu Xiaoxiao and her husband, "The patient''s heart has already stopped beating, even a divine being arriving would be useless!" "This..." Hearing this conversation, Zhu Xiaoxiao hesitated once again. The noise inside the hospital room also let the onlookers outside know what was happening. Initially, when Lin Tian entered, they guessed whether he was a relative of the deceased. But after hearing the doctors'' conversation inside, they finally realized that Lin Tian was just an outsider. And yet he claimed he could revive the dead patient. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this scene inside the hospital room, the people outside immediately began to talk animatedly. "This guy must be from a psychiatric hospital." "I think it''s very likely, completely crazy!" "Maybe the guy really has some skills!" someone interjected at that moment. "Blowing smoke, the doctors already said, the heart has stopped beating, how can he save him, think he''s a god or what." "The doctors said that even a divine being arriving wouldn''t help." "It''s quite evident, this guy is just a fraudster." "Definitely." Seeing Lin Tian, many people branded him as a scammer in their minds. After all, it''s normal for people to categorize someone who claims they can resurrect the dead and boasts about his own abilities as a scammer. Seeing Lin Tian''s appearance inside, Wang Lei, who had been peering in, laughed. He enjoyed watching Lin Tian make a fool of himself. After giving Lin Tian a glance, Wang Lei turned his head to Shen Mengyi, who was also looking inside, and laughed, "Mengyi, your classmate has some serious skills, claiming he can bring the dead back to life, so amazing!" Though he said this, the scoff in Wang Lei''s tone was unmistakable. "He must have had a reason!" Shen Mengyi was very annoyed today, and at Wang Lei''s mockery, she just snorted coldly. "Making trouble out of nothing! Ridiculously absurd!" Seeing the clamor in the hospital room and hearing Lin Tian''s ''big talk,'' the old man who started to drive Lin Tian out sneered, tapped his cane hard on the floor, and then turned away with a cold face. He no longer wanted to watch this farce. This young man was simply baffling. He was grateful he hadn''t arrived any later; otherwise, allowing this man to give his granddaughter the talisman water would have been unbearable. As the old man turned to leave, Lin Tian was still trying to persuade Zhu Xiaoxiao inside the hospital room: "Since you think your son is already dead, what harm is there in letting me try? Maybe I really can do it!" "This..." Hearing this, Zhu Xiaoxiao hesitated again. "Get out! Drag him out!" Seeing that several people couldn''t move Lin Tian, an obviously older doctor shouted loudly. He really didn''t want to hear any more of Lin Tian''s nonsense. Seeing Zhu Xiaoxiao still hesitating, and glancing at the timer given by the system, Lin Tian''s face flashed with urgency. Thirty seconds! Only thirty seconds left. Scanning the hesitating Zhu Xiaoxiao, Lin Tian knew it was no use waiting for her consent. Gritting his teeth, he immediately walked straight toward the hospital bed. "What are you doing!" Seeing Lin Tian''s action, an alarmed shout arose from the hospital room. Lin Tian was very strong, and with his movement, the doctors who were originally pulling on him were also forcefully pulled forward. "What are you doing!" Seeing Lin Tian walking toward his son, Wang Qiang immediately ran over and blocked Lin Tian''s way. With a glance at Wang Qiang, Lin Tian simply brushed him off with his arm. Lin Tian was very strong, and although he didn''t use much force, with just that gentle brush, he directly knocked Wang Qiang to the ground. Knocking Wang Qiang to the ground, Lin Tian strode forward and lifted the child from the hospital bed himself. "What are you doing!" Seeing Lin Tian''s act, the previously hesitating Zhu Xiaoxiao instantly screamed and lunged at Lin Tian. Lin Tian ignored Zhu Xiaoxiao, who was lunging at him, and holding the little boy, he looked at the boy''s pale lips and gently wiped them with his hand. Whoosh! As Lin Tian moved, a small stream of water magically appeared inside the boy''s lips and then flowed through the gaps. "Let go! Give me my child back!" Zhu Xiaoxiao lunged at him with a desperate fierceness. Seeing Zhu Xiaoxiao''s frenzied state, Lin Tian was startled and quickly handed the child back to her. Seeing her son, Zhu Xiaoxiao quickly took him, carefully cradling him in her arms. "Drag him out! Call the police! Hurry up and call the police!" Lin Tian''s sudden actions truly startled the doctors. If something happened to a corpse in the hospital, the impact would be too severe. "Baby, don''t be afraid, don''t be afraid, Mommy is here, Mommy is here." Holding the child tightly, Zhu Xiaoxiao whispered soothingly, as if the child were still alive. Meanwhile, Wang Qiang, who Lin Tian had knocked to the ground, had now stood up. At this moment, Wang Qiang''s face was filled with rage. It was bad enough that his child was dead, but now someone dared to mess with his child''s body. This was absolutely intolerable! In a burst of anger, Wang Qiang picked up a chair next to him and viciously swung it at Lin Tian. "Mommy..." But before the chair could completely come down, suddenly a somewhat weak voice sounded. Hearing this voice, Wang Qiang''s body stiffened, and he turned his head in shock. This sudden voice caused the notoriously noisy hospital room to fall instantly silent. Everyone stood still, everyone held their pose! As if they were statues. Chapter 229 Flesh and White Bones of Life and Death! After a moment of stunned silence, thinking of something, everyone turned their gaze to the ground, to the child cradled in Zhu Xiaoxiao''s arms. Everyone wore a look of shock on their faces, tinged with some doubt. They wondered if they had just experienced an illusion. "Mommy, why are you crying?" The voice of a child that followed sent another jolt through the people present. "Baby?" Hearing this voice, Zhu Xiaoxiao, who had been muttering to herself, was also startled and quickly opened her eyes. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw her son staring at her with his dark and lustrous eyes, filled with confusion as if wondering why his mother was crying. "Baby? Baby?" Seeing her son awake, Zhu Xiaoxiao was stunned and held the little boy in her arms motionless for a few seconds. A few seconds later, she came back to her senses and hugged the child, sobbing in pain. Wang Qiang watched this scene in a daze. Seeing his son truly awakened, he let go of the chair he had been holding and lunged forward. "This..." Witnessing this miraculous scene, the doctors who had wanted to push Lin Tian out earlier were also dumbfounded, their faces a picture of disbelief. "He''s awake! He''s awake! It''s incredible!" The old man had walked only a few steps when a cry of surprise came from behind him. The voice was filled with astonishment and disbelief. Hearing this voice, he frowned and turned around. As he turned, he saw his grandson staring dumbly at the hospital room. "What''s the matter?" Seeing this, he furrowed his brows. "That little boy is awake, he''s come back to life!" Wang Lei said somewhat foolishly. "What?" On hearing this, the old man frowned, his first reaction one of disbelief. But the looks and words of the people around him made him puzzled. "Yay! I knew Lin Tian could do it!" Seeing this, Shen Mengyi appeared extremely excited, clenching her fists firmly. Lin Tian''s previous experiences had also annoyed Shen Mengyi, but now the fact that he had actually pulled off this unbelievable feat filled her with exceptional excitement. Hearing the incredible, astonished voices around him, the old man was taken aback, and then he made his way through the crowd to look inside. At a glance, he was dumbstruck. He saw the little boy had already stood up. This... Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire Watching this scene, he was completely frozen, staring in disbelief. This sight had a profound impact on him. At the same time, a synthesized electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Ding. The wish of Zhu Xiaoxiao to revive her son has been fulfilled. Mission completed, reward of two Supernatural Points awarded." With the sound of this synthesized voice, Lin Tian immediately felt two golden droplets, resembling Supernatural Points, appear within his Sea of Consciousness. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. At long last, the mission was completed. He scanned the hospital room with a glance. As everyone was still in shock, no one paid attention to him. Wanting to avoid trouble, Lin Tian saw this as an opportunity and quietly turned to leave. As Lin Tian left the hospital room, although the onlookers were curiously watching him, no one stopped him. Passing by Wang Lei and the others, Lin Tian paused slightly, scanning them briefly before continuing on with a calm expression. Watching Lin Tian''s resolute steps and the retreating figure, for some reason, the old man who had scolded Lin Tian thought of his earlier words: "Don''t ask me for help; it''s no use even if you do!" Initially, he took these as a joke, but now... For some reason, he started to feel worried. Seeing Lin Tian leave, Shen Mengyi paused, then hurriedly followed, calling out as she ran, "Lin Tian! Lin Tian!" Hearing the faint voice behind him, Lin Tian momentarily paused, but after a brief hesitation, he did not turn around and instead continued forward. "Hey! Wait for me!" Seeing Lin Tian not stopping, Shen Mengyi grew anxious and quickened her pace, catching up to him with a jog. Eventually, Shen Mengyi caught up to Lin Tian at the elevator entrance. Seeing Lin Tian stop, Shen Mengyi caught her breath and glared at him, "Why are you running so fast!" Turning to glance at Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian turned his head back around without speaking, quietly waiting for the elevator to arrive. Seeing that Lin Tian remained silent, Shen Mengyi glanced at him, and with a turn of her eyes, she slowly moved closer to Lin Tian and touched his arm, "Hey, are you still angry?" S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Angry about what?" Lin Tian turned his head to look at Shen Mengyi, asking with a touch of surprise. "About what happened earlier in the hospital room," Shen Mengyi clarified. As soon as she mentioned it, Lin Tian understood and chuckled, "I was a bit annoyed at the time, but I''m much better now." Seeing Lin Tian''s reaction, Shen Mengyi slightly lowered her head, nibbling her red lips, a flicker of remorse crossing her face as she said: "They did go a bit too far. I''m sorry, I shouldn''t have asked you to come." As she said this, a gleam of apology showed in Shen Mengyi''s eyes. Seeing Shen Mengyi''s apologetic expression, Lin Tian smiled faintly, "It''s all right, you meant well. Really, I''ve let it go. Besides, they will definitely come and ask for my help again!" "What?" Hearing this, Shen Mengyi was taken aback and looked up at Lin Tian in surprise. Seeing Shen Mengyi''s astonished expression, Lin Tian''s face revealed a hint of confident smile, "The illness your classmate has can''t be cured by ordinary medicine. I guess they will eventually have to come and beg me." When Lin Tian said this, he appeared very confident. The problem with Wang Hong couldn''t be treated with just ordinary medicine. Having seen Lin Tian''s ability today, when they are out of options, they will still come to seek his help. Lin Tian was very confident about this. "Then you" Seeing Lin Tian, a flicker of astonishment passed through Shen Mengyi''s eyes, along with a tinge of worry. It was concern for her good friend Wang Hong. "Ding!" Before Shen Mengyi could finish speaking, suddenly, the elevator door in front of them opened. Glancing at the opening elevator door, Lin Tian immediately walked over. As he entered the elevator and saw Shen Mengyi still standing outside somewhat stunned, he teased with a smile, "Shall we go together?" "Eh" Hesitating for a moment, Shen Mengyi then stepped into the elevator. There was no one else in the elevator, and as soon as Shen Mengyi entered, Lin Tian immediately pressed the button for the first floor. Feeling the elevator slowly descending, Shen Mengyi turned to Lin Tian with a hesitant expression, "So, will you save Xiao Hong?" Shen Mengyi still wished for her good friend to be well. But after the way Wang Hong''s family treated Lin Tian today, and seeing that Lin Tian was angry, Shen Mengyi felt somewhat uncertain. Glancing at the worried Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian smiled faintly, "We''ll talk about that when the time comes." "You" Looking at Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi opened her mouth wanting to say something, but ultimately she fell silent. Casting a passing glance at Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian didn''t say anything. Will he save Wang Hong? Lin Tian wasn''t sure himself. It would depend on the attitude of Wang Hong''s family. If they continued to be so unreasonable, as if he owed them money, Lin Tian definitely would not treat her. What a joke! If it weren''t for Shen Mengyi, he wouldn''t have come back at all! However, Lin Tian had met Wang Hong a couple of times before, and she seemed quite nice, unlike her family! "Ding!" In the silence between the two, the elevator slowly reached the first floor and the doors gradually opened. Walking out of the elevator, Lin Tian looked at Shen Mengyi beside him and asked, "Are you going back to school?" "Mhm!" Shen Mengyi nodded lightly. It had been quite a while since she left school, and it was getting late. If she didn''t head back soon, she wouldn''t be able to get into the dormitory. "Then let''s go together," Lin Tian said with a faint smile, then took the lead and started walking forward. Remembering the miraculous scene from earlier, Shen Mengyi hesitated, "How did you do that just now?" "What?" Lin Tian asked with a curious expression. "I mean, how did you manage to save that little boy?" Shen Mengyi looked steadily at Lin Tian, her eyes still filled with a touch of bewilderment. Life and death, flesh and bones. What kind of realm is that? The thought that Lin Tian could actually bring someone back from the dead left Shen Mengyi bewildered, and she even found Lin Tian somewhat terrifying. After scanning Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian smiled slightly, "Actually, the little boy wasn''t dead yet, I just helped him. If it had been five minutes later, I couldn''t have done anything." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Shen Mengyi let out a sigh of relief. Good, Lin Tian wasn''t as formidable as she thought. The idea of someone being able to revive a dead person was too frightening to contemplate. It even crossed the line of Shen Mengyi''s mental threshold. Fortunately, fortunately, Lin Tian wasn''t that monstrous. "That''s still pretty amazing, what can''t you do?" Hearing that Lin Tian was not as horrifying as she had imagined, Shen Mengyi''s gaze towards Lin Tian became much warmer. When someone becomes too terrifying, it can actually create a sense of fear and distance. Lin Tian also sensed this change and, seeing Shen Mengyi''s curious eyes, he smiled lightly and took Shen Mengyi''s small hand, gazing into her eyes with a smile, "I can''t have children." "What are you doing?" Shen Mengyi''s face flashed with panic as her hand was suddenly seized by Lin Tian. In her panic, there was also a hint of shyness. Holding Shen Mengyi''s soft hand, Lin Tian looked at her teasingly, "Why have you been avoiding me lately?" "What, I haven''t been avoiding you!" Lin Tian''s hand was warm, and feeling the heat from his hand, Shen Mengyi''s heart became even more chaotic, beating wildly as if a small deer were jumping inside. Flushing with shyness and embarrassment, Shen Mengyi lowered her head slightly. Seeing this, Lin Tian carefully lifted Shen Mengyi''s chin with his other hand, his gaze fixed on her eyes as he smiled, "You still say you haven''t, so why do you flee?" Lin Tian''s gaze was very intense, and very naked. Shen Mengyi found Lin Tian''s stare too much to bear. Under that gaze, she felt her whole body melting. Unable to stand Lin Tian''s insistent eyes, Shen Mengyi turned away in a flurry, quickly pulling her hand back and running outside, calling out, "I don''t know what you''re talking about." Watching Shen Mengyi, who looked like a shy little deer fleeing in a panic, Lin Tian smiled slightly, shook his head, and followed her out. You little vixen, sooner or later I will consume you! Chapter 230 Without Face, You Are Nothing! By the time Lin Tian stepped outside the hospital, he happened to see Shen Mengyi standing alone at the entrance, seemingly waiting for a car. Upon seeing Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian walked over to her. After a while, Shen Mengyi had regained her composure, and the initial shyness on her face was gone. Seeing Lin Tian, she suggested, "It''s quite late, shall we take a taxi back? We can go Dutch." Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Actually, I have a better idea," said Lin Tian with a slight smile upon seeing Shen Mengyi. "What idea?" Shen Mengyi turned her head curiously looking at him upon hearing this. Under the somewhat dim streetlight, Shen Mengyi looked even more enchanting, especially with her attentive and curious demeanor, which was incredibly appealing. Lin Tian glanced at Shen Mengyi, smiled slightly, and then grabbed her hand and dashed toward the nearby alley. "Hey, what are you doing!" Lin Tian was so forceful that Shen Mengyi had no choice but to run along with him. After covering some distance, they eventually stopped in a deserted corner. "What are you doing?" Seeing that Lin Tian had finally stopped, Shen Mengyi tried to pull her hand free from his grip, but Lin Tian held it tightly and she could not get it out. Looking at Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian said playfully, "Didn''t you want to see a different method? I''ll take you!" With that, he stepped forward and tightly hugged her. "What! What are you doing!" Startled by Lin Tian''s embrace, Shen Mengyi hurriedly tried to push him away. Holding Shen Mengyi tightly, Lin Tian did not let go of his grip and then used his mind to activate his power. Whoosh! In an instant, invisibility. Then, Lin Tian kicked off the ground. Whoosh! In an instant, Lin Tian took off into the air with Shen Mengyi. "What are you doing, let go!" Shen Mengyi continued to struggle violently. But after a while, feeling something unusual, Shen Mengyi suddenly opened her eyes in astonishment. "Ah!" Immediately, Shen Mengyi let out a sharp scream. "How is it! How does flying feel!" Holding Shen Mengyi tightly, feeling the wind on his face, Lin Tian laughed loudly. "You, you" Looking down at the buildings below and the dim lights, Shen Mengyi was stunned. "Feels great, right! Haha!" Seeing Shen Mengyi in shock, Lin Tian smiled smugly, then with a thought, he flew toward the school with her. Lin Tian was extremely fast, and the fierce wind blew ceaselessly, causing Shen Mengyi''s hair to dance in the wind. It was the nighttime, and the weather was a bit cold, made colder by the strong wind, making Shen Mengyi feel chilly. Noticing the chill in Shen Mengyi in his embrace, Lin Tian did not slow down but gently pressed her head against his chest, using his back to block the fierce wind. With her head resting in Lin Tian''s embrace and tight against his chest, Shen Mengyi could distinctly feel the strong and powerful beating of Lin Tian''s heart. Moreover, Lin Tian''s embrace was quite warm. The fierce wind was howling outside, but inside Lin Tian''s arms, Shen Mengyi suddenly felt very secure. It seemed that as long as she was here, she had nothing to fear. Lin Tian distinctly felt the change in Shen Mengyi. Initially, when he held Shen Mengyi, she was somewhat resistant, her muscles tensed. But gradually, as she leaned in his embrace, her muscles slowly relaxed. Lin Tian even felt her steady breathing. Sensing this, Lin Tian slowly decreased his speed. Eventually, Lin Tian paused in mid-air. Hovering in mid-air, Lin Tian looked down at Shen Mengyi in his arms. At this moment, Shen Mengyi had not yet realized that they had already stopped. She was quietly leaning against him. Seeing Shen Mengyi so peaceful in his arms, Lin Tian slowly leaned down and gently kissed her forehead. "Pop!" Feeling a warm kiss on her forehead, Shen Mengyi was startled and quickly raised her head. "Whoa" As she raised her head, her lips were instantly enveloped by his. "Whoa" Shen Mengyi''s eyes widened. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian gently landed with Shen Mengyi on the rooftop of the women''s dormitory. By then, Shen Mengyi''s face was still slightly red. Seeing the shy Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian chuckled, "We should hang out more often to enhance our bond!" "Who wants to enhance a bond with you!" Shen Mengyi spat at Lin Tian and then, blushing, ran towards the staircase. "Haha" Lin Tian watched Shen Mengyi with a grin until she disappeared from sight, then he withdrew his gaze. ** The next morning, just after Lin Tian finished his fourth class and was planning to head back to his dorm, suddenly, the class advisor called him. "Lin Tian, where are you now?" "On my way back to the dorm. What''s up?" Lin Tian found it odd that the advisor would call him, as he wasn''t a class leader or someone the advisor usually needed to contact. "Here''s the thing, Principal Zhu wants to see you, could you please come to the principal''s office?" said the advisor very politely, almost as if thinking Lin Tian had some connections that required the principal''s attention. "The principal wants to see me?" Hearing this, Lin Tian frowned, his face showing even more confusion. Why would the principal want to see him? After hanging up the phone, Lin Tian pondered for a while and ultimately turned towards the principal''s office. Although Lin Tian could ignore it, he decided to give the principal some face. ** As Lin Tian walked towards the principal''s office, inside, Zhu Ziqiang was warmly hosting Wang Lei. "Come, please sit, please sit!" while inviting Wang Lei to sit, Zhu Ziqiang personally poured him a cup of tea. After placing the freshly poured tea on the coffee table in front of Wang Lei, Zhu Ziqiang sat on the opposite couch and looked at Wang Lei with a smile, "How''s the old man?" "Not bad! Just worried about my sister''s issues," Wang Lei nodded slightly. "Ah, I am powerless about Xiao Hong''s issue." Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqiang sighed, his expression becoming somewhat gloomy. After sighing, Zhu Ziqiang looked at Wang Lei, "How is Xiao Hong now?" "The situation isn''t very good, otherwise, I wouldn''t have come to ask for Lin Tian''s help this time." Wang Lei had already heard Lin Tian''s name when Zhu Ziqiang made the call earlier. "Didn''t the old man hate this the most?" Zhu Ziqiang also knew that they had called Lin Tian because Lin Tian could draw talismans. But as far as he knew, Wang Chenggong hated this the most. "We had no other choice," Wang Lei explained. Thinking, Wang Lei looked worriedly at Zhu Ziqiang, "Lin Tian won''t refuse, will he?" Upon hearing Wang Lei''s words, Zhu Ziqiang laughed heartily, a relaxed expression on his face, "Don''t worry, you can be assured!" Zhu Ziqiang appeared very confident. If one were to speak about rankings at the school, aside from the Party Secretary, he was the boss. "That''s good!" With a slight smile, Wang Lei nodded. Wang Lei wasn''t really worried; he had just asked casually. "Knock knock..." While the two were talking, suddenly there was a knocking sound. Hearing the knocking sound, Zhu Ziqiang restrained his smile and said sternly, "Come in." Read new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire "Creak~!" With the sound of the door opening, Lin Tian pushed the door and entered. Upon entering, Lin Tian saw two people sitting on the couch. Glancing around, Lin Tian immediately spotted Wang Lei sitting on the opposite couch. Seeing Wang Lei, Lin Tian''s expression hardened, and the smile that had been on his face slowly faded, turning somewhat icy. This guy, he dares to come looking for me! The moment he saw Wang Lei, Lin Tian understood why he was there. No one else but Wang Hong''s issue. "It seems Wang Hong''s condition is more severe than I imagined," Lin Tian thought to himself. Otherwise, he believed they definitely wouldn''t have come so early. However, to Lin Tian''s surprise, they could actually get the principal involved; clearly, their family had significant influence. Seeing Lin Tian, Zhu Ziqiang immediately stood up, his face brimming with a smile, "This must be Mr. Zhang, right? Please, have a seat." Glancing at Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian said nothing and walked over to sit down himself. The sofa was very soft and comfortable. Seeing Lin Tian sit down, Zhu Ziqiang smiled and said, "Lin, you must know Mr. Wang. He would like to ask you to come help, could you consider it?" "I cannot!" Glancing at Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian flatly refused. "This..." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s definite answer, Zhu Ziqiang was completely taken aback. He couldn''t believe that Lin Tian dared to answer him like that. And with such a cold tone, it was completely unexpected. Glancing at the somewhat stunned Zhu Ziqiang, Wang Lei turned his head and offered, "How much money do you want?" When he said this, Wang Lei''s attitude didn''t seem pleading but rather like giving charity. It seemed as if by speaking, Lin Tian would be eager to come over. Hearing this tone, Lin Tian was very displeased. Furrowing his brow, he turned his head to look at Wang Lei, word by word he said, "I said, I am not going!" "You!" Wang Lei was directly angered by Lin Tian''s firm attitude, glaring at him. Coldly glancing at Wang Lei, Lin Tian got up and walked towards the door, saying as he went, "I''ve said it, it''s useless to ask me! Don''t bother coming back in the future!" "You, stop right there!" It was only when Lin Tian was almost out the door that Zhu Ziqiang finally reacted, slamming his hand on the coffee table and standing up. Fury! Zhu Ziqiang was very angry, his face turning a steely blue. In his own school, he had never been treated like this, and today a student had actually sullied his dignity, which upset him greatly. He was the school principal! As far as he was concerned, as long as he gave an order, the student should scurry about to complete it! But this student had actually ignored him! What about his dignity? Hearing Zhu Ziqiang''s angry voice behind him, Lin Tian paused, slowly turned around, and with a smirk that was not quite a smile looked at Zhu Ziqiang: "Principal Zhu, are you a pig? I give you face because you''re the principal; if I don''t, you are nothing!" "You!" Zhu Ziqiang was truly provoked, pointing at Lin Tian, his hand trembling with rage. Chapter 231 I Think You Are a Pig! "Kid, do you know who you have offended? I want you dead, and you won''t survive tonight! Understand?" Seeing Lin Tian''s arrogant demeanor, Wang Lei looked at him with a cold expression. "Dead?" Hearing this, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes. At that moment, the rage in Lin Tian''s heart could no longer be contained. The smile on Lin Tian''s face slowly faded, and he quickly walked towards Wang Lei. "What are you doing?" Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Wang Lei hurriedly got up. Honestly speaking, he was not afraid of Lin Tian. Lin Tian seemed to be only 1.7 meters tall, while he was taller at 1.8 meters. But he was truly frightened by Lin Tian''s slap yesterday! Lin Tian, with a cold face, didn''t say a word but quickly stepped in front of Wang Lei and reached out to grab him. Seeing Lin Tian''s movement, Wang Lei hurriedly tried to block with his hand. Slap! But Lin Tian was too fast. As soon as Wang Lei moved his hand, he felt his head being grabbed. Gripping Wang Lei''s hair harshly, Lin Tian pressed down forcefully! He slammed Wang Lei''s head against the coffee table! "Bang!" Instantly, Wang Lei''s head and the coffee table crashed together, scattering cups all over the floor. Meanwhile, the tea from the teapot spilled out, splashing onto Wang Lei''s face. "Ah!" The scalding tea immediately spilled onto Wang Lei''s face, causing him to scream in agony as his face instantly swelled. Viciously pulling up Wang Lei, Lin Tian pressed down again! Bang! Wang Lei''s head harshly collided with a teacup, instantly shattering it, and several fragments embedded themselves in Wang Lei''s skin. Lin Tian, pulling Wang Lei''s head, caused blood to gush from it immediately. "Ah, ah!" Wang Lei screamed in pain. "Hmph!" Seeing Wang Lei in this miserable state, Lin Tian snorted coldly and flicked his hand. Slap! Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire Lin Tian''s strength was immense, and with a flick of his hand, he threw Wang Lei to the ground. "Ah, ah!" Lying on the ground, Wang Lei screamed in agony, wanting to touch his face but not daring to do so, as it was embedded with shards of glass. "You, you..." Seeing Wang Lei in this state, Zhu Ziqiang was stunned, pointing at Lin Tian in shock and anger! Glancing at Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian took a large step forward. "What are you doing?" Seeing Lin Tian advancing, Zhu Ziqiang staggered back a step, his face awash with fear. "Idiot!" Lin Tian delivered a harsh slap. Instantly! Zhu Ziqiang''s left cheek swelled up immediately, and the whole person was knocked to the ground by Lin Tian. Having swept a glance at Zhu Ziqiang, who lay on the ground not daring to rise, Lin Tian disdainfully spat and turned to leave. "Bang!" Hearing the loud door slam, Zhu Ziqiang''s body instinctively shuddered. "Huff, huff!" Zhu Ziqiang lay on the ground, feeling a bit dazed in his head. It took him a while to come to his senses. Once he did, Zhu Ziqiang hurriedly got up. As he rose, his hand involuntarily touched his swollen cheek. Instantly, Zhu Ziqiang felt a tearing pain on his face. "Tss..." Drawing in a sharp breath, anger flashed across Zhu Ziqiang''s face! Extreme anger! Zhu Ziqiang had never expected someone to dare hit him in the school, especially a student. Utter lawlessness! Thinking this, a rage welled up inside Zhu Ziqiang. He couldn''t suppress this rage! Covering his swollen cheek, Zhu Ziqiang quickly walked to his desk. Upon reaching the desk, Zhu Ziqiang immediately called the school security. "Hello, security office? Hurry up and arrest someone for me. He dared to openly assault the principal in the principal''s office, secure him for me! Yes, bring him here first." After hanging up the phone, Zhu Ziqiang prepared to walk outside, anger coursing through him. After a few steps, hearing the scream behind him, Zhu Ziqiang stopped and turned back to Wang Lei, crouching beside him, and asked, "Lei, shall I call an ambulance for you?" sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No need! Get that kid arrested! Damn it, if I don''t kill him today, my last name isn''t Wang!" Clutching his cheek tightly, Wang Lei was furious. He still felt the glass embedded in his cheek. Seeing Wang Lei''s bloody face, Zhu Ziqiang really wanted to teach Lin Tian a lesson, but he restrained himself, deciding to take care of Wang Lei first. Thinking this, Zhu Ziqiang immediately called the medical office: "Hello, medical office? This is Zhu Ziqiang" Meanwhile, having slammed the door with force, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. After thrashing someone, Lin Tian always vented some of his inner resentment. Lin Tian was not the kind to be overly outrageous, but his temper was certainly not good either. If someone really provoked him, Lin Tian didn''t mind showing them his unpleasant side. Thinking of Wang Lei''s arrogant demeanor as if he were the best under the heavens, Lin Tian felt extremely annoyed. "Idiot, you won''t die if you don''t court death!" Muttering coldly, he thought for a moment, then took out his cell phone and made a call. "Yes, that''s the situation, alright, thank you for the trouble!" After chatting for a while, Lin Tian hung up the phone. Lin Tian knew that assaulting Zhu Ziqiang would naturally lead to some subsequent troubles. Lin Tian had already anticipated this, after all, no matter what, Zhu Ziqiang was a university president and held some minor authority. If Lin Tian did nothing, retaliation was certain. Lin Tian was not afraid of this and could even make Zhu Ziqiang suffer a setback again. Since Zhu Ziqiang was a figure in the official circles, suppressing him with a higher authority was simple. After Lin Tian made a call to Zhong Guo, with Lin Tian''s help, Zhong Guo had been promoted again and had become an important leader in the province! Zhong Guo was very enthusiastic towards Lin Tian, generally responsive to any request. This time, he agreed to have Zhu Ziqiang apologize to Lin Tian. Lin Tian did not take this matter to heart. For him, it was all a minor episode. Humming a tune, Lin Tian headed towards the school dormitory. Suddenly, Lin Tian paused and looked up at the electric patrol car ahead. Before Lin Tian, a blue electric patrol car was rapidly approaching him. Lin Tian recognized this patrol car, it was used by the school security. At that moment, three uniformed security guards were sitting in the electric patrol car. Seeing the patrol car, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he then stopped in his tracks. Lin Tian could see that the car was coming for him. The patrol car was speeding. Just after Lin Tian had stopped walking, the car reached him. The moment the car stopped, the three security guards charged towards Lin Tian. "Get him!" As soon as they got out, two guards lunged at Lin Tian, each grabbing one of Lin Tian''s arms, fearful that Lin Tian might escape. The two held on tightly, and being grasped in this manner made Lin Tian very uncomfortable. With a flick of his hand, Lin Tian snorted coldly, "What are you doing?" "You hit someone, what do you think? Get up!" Seeing Lin Tian not cooperating, one of the guards tightened his grip on Lin Tian''s arm, attempting to pull Lin Tian forward, but completely unable to move him. "What''s wrong, where are we going?" Lin Tian flicked his hand, directly shaking off the hands of the two security guards that were holding his arms. "Kid, you''ve got some nerve, daring to hit the principal! Come with us to see the principal," said the third security guard seeing Lin Tian''s defiant attitude. He frowned, and slowly pulled out a black police baton from the car. Glancing indifferently at the black baton in the man''s hand, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, "To see Zhu Ziqiang? Fine, I''ll go on my own!" Saying this, Lin Tian turned around and headed back to the principal''s office. Seeing Lin Tian walk away, the three security guards were stunned and then hurriedly followed him. Lin Tian''s steps hastened, his footsteps rapidly pattering. Lin Tian couldn''t believe that Zhu Ziqiang, this guy, was still so unselfaware and had even thought about having security fetch him. Fine! Then let it be! With a cold face, Lin Tian quickly walked towards the principal''s office. ** In the principal''s office, Zhu Ziqiang helped Wang Lei up and seated him on a sofa. Seeing Wang Lei''s face covered in blood, Zhu Ziqiang consoled, "Hang in there, the medical team will arrive soon." Covering his face, feeling the blood still oozing out, Wang Lei said bitterly, "What about that kid?" "I''ve sent for the security to catch him, he will be here soon," Zhu Ziqiang explained. "I must kill him!" Wang Lei said, covering his face, bitterness evident in his tone. Hearing this, Zhu Ziqiang said nothing but touched his cheek swollen like a steamed bun, a cold flash passing through his eyes. In the school, he had never suffered such humiliation; he couldn''t rest without venting his anger. "Bang!" As he thought, suddenly, a loud door-slamming noise came. "Bang!" The sound was loud, as if someone had kicked the door open. Hearing the noise, Zhu Ziqiang, who was considering how to teach Lin Tian a lesson, was startled and quickly turned to look at the door. Turning his head, he then saw Lin Tian standing expressionlessly outside the door. "You" Seeing Lin Tian, Zhu Ziqiang gasped. For some reason, he felt a bit panicky. Coolly sweeping his gaze over Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian chuckled coldly and slowly walked in. "What are you doing!" As Lin Tian entered, the three guards who followed burst in as well. Having seen Lin Tian kick the door, they reprimanded him as soon as they entered. Seeing three uniformed officers armed with black police batons, Zhu Ziqiang, who had been somewhat uneasy, instantly calmed down. With a cold snort, he pointed at Lin Tian, "Detain him!" Coolly staring at Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian taunted, "I see you''re really a pig." Saying this, Lin Tian slowly walked towards Zhu Ziqiang. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Zhu Ziqiang''s face instantly panicked, he stepped back in a flurry and yelled at the three security guards, "Stop him!" Hearing Zhu Ziqiang''s order, the three security guards hurried over and blocked Lin Tian''s path. Seeing the three uniformed security guards in front of him, Zhu Ziqiang felt emboldened, his face clouded with hatred as he said, "Do you even understand what you''re doing? Do you still want to graduate?" "Whether I graduate or not isn''t up to you," Lin Tian said, facing Zhu Ziqiang calmly. "It is up to me, you''re expelled tomorrow. Still thinking about graduating, laughable!" Staring at Lin Tian, Zhu Ziqiang chuckled coldly. Lin Tian didn''t respond, just stared at Zhu Ziqiang, observing his slightly balding forehead. Suddenly, Lin Tian was reminded of his high school principal. That lascivious principal who he had brought down. "Looks like they''re all the same" Muttering softly, the corners of Lin Tian''s mouth tilted slightly upwards. Meanwhile, Zhu Ziqiang was still blabbering non-stop: "I don''t know how someone like you even got into this school. Don''t bother coming tomorrow. Wait to go to jail! Clueless! Trash." Zhu Ziqiang said, looking at Lin Tian fiercely. Staring at the incessantly talking Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian snorted coldly, then stepped forward. Chapter 232 The Principal Is Flabbergasted! "Block him!" Zhu Ziqiang was startled to see Lin Tian stepping forward. Suddenly, three security guards charged at Lin Tian, and one even swung a baton towards Lin Tian''s head. Whoosh! The black baton sliced through the air, aiming directly for his head. Narrowing his eyes, Lin Tian reached out his hand. Smack! Lin Tian firmly grasped the baton in his hand. With a tug Whoosh, Lin Tian yanked the black baton over. The security guard couldn''t hold on and had to let go; even though he released it quickly, his palm still throbbed with searing pain. Holding the black baton, Lin Tian glanced at it and then gave it a snap. Crack! In an instant, Lin Tian had snapped the black baton in two. "Snap!" Lin Tian threw the broken baton to the ground. "This..." Seeing the baton broken in two on the ground, everyone was stunned. This baton wasn''t made of wood; it had steel inside. And Lin Tian had just broken it with his bare hands? This, this... Witnessing this scene, everyone was dumbfounded. Lin Tian, glancing at the few stunned people, stepped towards Zhu Ziqiang. Seeing Lin Tian coming, the three security guards instinctively tried to stop him. "Hmm?" Lin Tian glared. Stay connected with My Virtual Library Empire "Uh..." Intimidated by Lin Tian''s glare, the three security guards immediately felt a chill in their hearts, feeling somewhat uneasy. After a cold glance at the three men, Lin Tian walked directly past the security guards towards Zhu Ziqiang. "Stop him! Stop him for me!" Zhu Ziqiang''s face flashed with panic as he saw Lin Tian approach. But no matter how much Zhu Ziqiang shouted, the three security guards behind him didn''t dare to move. Lin Tian''s show of strength had thoroughly shaken them. Lin Tian''s power was too abnormal. They certainly didn''t want to suffer broken bones, or worse, lose their lives. Seeing the three security guards afraid to move, and Lin Tian steadily advancing step by step, Zhu Ziqiang truly panicked. Staggering backward, he called out while retreating, "What are you doing? What are you doing? Do you know who I am? I''m the principal! You''re committing a crime!" As he retreated, Zhu Ziqiang became increasingly panicked. He was so bewildered that he didn''t think to run, but kept moving backward. Lin Tian pressed on, step by step, until he cornered Zhu Ziqiang against the wall. Seeing Zhu Ziqiang with nowhere to retreat, Lin Tian leaned forward slowly, extended his hand to gently pat Zhu Ziqiang''s cheek, and said softly, "Principal? I''m hitting the principal!" With that, Lin Tian slapped him across the face! Slap! Along with a resounding slap, Zhu Ziqiang''s body was instantly sent sprawling to the ground. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His body fell to the ground, and Zhu Ziqiang felt his cheek burning hotthis time it was his right cheek. After this blow, both of Zhu Ziqiang''s cheeks swelled up, and he looked like a pig''s head. Coldly staring at Zhu Ziqiang lying on the ground, Lin Tian squatted down, grabbed Zhu Ziqiang''s hair, and brutally pulled his head up to force him to look at himself. While looking at Zhu Ziqiang''s swollen face, Lin Tian said in a cold voice, "Act tough? You''re trying to act tough with me? Do you have any idea how even I''m scared when I lose my temper?" "Bang!" As he spoke, Lin Tian''s hand swung out. Smack! Zhu Ziqiang''s body was directly flung away by Lin Tian, crashing into a chair. Seeing this violent scene, the others didn''t dare to move and just watched in a daze. Lin Tian''s gaze moved from Zhu Ziqiang and swept around, finally resting on Wang Lei, who was sitting on the couch. "I dare not, I dare not!" Seeing Lin Tian''s gaze turn towards him, Wang Lei''s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly begged for mercy. He was genuinely scared of Lin Tian''s violence. Seeing Wang Lei like this, Lin Tian curled his lips in disdain and cursed, "Coward!" Since Wang Lei had already reacted like this, it wouldn''t be good for Lin Tian to strike again. Glancing around, Lin Tian''s gaze ultimately settled back on Zhu Ziqiang, who had just stood up from the ground. Even though Zhu Ziqiang looked like a pig''s head from the beating, Lin Tian still noticed that Zhu Ziqiang''s gaze did not show submission but was full of resentment. Coldly sweeping his eyes over him and noticing his gaze, Lin Tian quickly walked over and slapped him again, "Still not convinced?" "Smack!" With that slap, Zhu Ziqiang was once again knocked to the ground. "Huff!" Lying on the ground, Zhu Ziqiang took a breath. Lin Tian''s slap was too harsh; Zhu Ziqiang could already feel one of his teeth slightly loose. He even tasted a hint of blood at the corner of his mouth. "Huff!" Lying on the ground, Zhu Ziqiang took a deep breath. He didn''t try to stand up but instead looked up at Lin Tian with hatred in his voice: "So what if you beat me to death today? Can you escape? No matter how strong you are, can you dodge a gun?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was slightly stunnedafter a moment, he smiled faintly, crouched down, and said with a laugh while looking at Zhu Ziqiang, "Do you believe that even if I killed you, I wouldn''t face any trouble at all?" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, everyone in the room was stunned. After a moment''s pause, they all somewhat disbelieved Lin Tian, thinking he was bragging. If Lin Tian truly dared to kill the school principal in the center, there was no way he could escape. It wasn''t a minor case. Not only them, Zhu Ziqiang thought the same, but he didn''t speak out of fear that he might provoke Lin Tian. If Lin Tian got agitated and really killed him, it would be a wrongful death. Even though Zhu Ziqiang didn''t speak, Lin Tian still saw the contempt in his eyes. Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, suddenly, the phone on the desk rang. "Ring ring..." Hearing the phone, Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment and after thinking of something, a meaningful smile appeared on his face. He patted Zhu Ziqiang on the arm and said with a smirk, "Go answer the phone and remember to turn on the speaker." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhu Ziqiang was startled, then after a moment, he stood up, went to the desk, and turned on the speakerphone. "Hello, is this Zhu Ziqiang?" As soon as the phone was answered, a calm and decidedly impolite male voice came through. "Minister Chen..." Hearing this familiar voice, Zhu Ziqiang was taken aback. He didn''t expect Minister Chen to actually call him. "Were you just involved in a conflict with a student named Lin Tian?" Minister Chen didn''t give Zhu Ziqiang a chance to respond and directly asked the question. "Uh..." Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqiang was taken aback and instinctively looked up at Lin Tian. How did Minister Chen know about this? As Zhu Ziqiang was pondering, the phone transmitted Minister Chen''s curt voice again: "Let me tell you, you can''t afford to offend him. Apologize to him right now!" "Ah..." Hearing this, Zhu Ziqiang was stunned once more. Seemingly aware of Zhu Ziqiang''s shock, Minister Chen''s voice came through the phone with an explanation, "I can''t afford to mess with someone like him, and even if he killed you, it wouldn''t matter! You better weigh your options!" Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqiang felt a shock run through him and instinctively looked up at Lin Tian again. But when he looked up, all he saw was Lin Tian''s serene face! And at that moment, Zhu Ziqiang was somewhat dazed! Just who was this guy? Chapter 233 Your Apology is Worthless! "That''s enough!" Minister Chen from the other side said before hanging up the call abruptly, as if Zhu Ziqiang was a plague, too lazy to waste any more words with him. "Doot doot doot..." A busy tone came through the phone. Zhu Ziqiang, however, was still in a state of bewilderment! He had no idea that the call had been disconnected and just stood there stupidly holding the phone, staring blankly at Lin Tian. The three security guards were completely stunned on the spot as well. Like three stone statues! And Wang Lei, his eyes were as big as fists! When Zhu Ziqiang took the call, because Lin Tian had specifically requested, the landline had been put on speaker. They all heard the conversation loud and clear. That was Minister Chen, a big shot whom Zhu Ziqiang would normally try to flatter carefully, yet he exhibited an attitude of utmost reverence towards Lin Tian! They simply couldn''t believe it! At that moment, the look Wang Lei gave Lin Tian no longer contained a trace of resentment, replaced instead by deep shock and fear. If Minister Chen wouldn''t dare to provoke Lin Tian lightly, what sort of background did this guy have? How should he deal with having offended him? "Minister Chen''s call is quite daunting, and the effect is pretty clear!" Seeing Zhu Ziqiang and the others all frozen on the spot, Lin Tian felt secretly pleased, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. His gaze swept across everyone, and Lin Tian''s smile suddenly vanished. Lin Tian''s face darkened and his gaze slowly fell on Zhu Ziqiang as he curled his lip and said, "Well, do you believe it now?" Lin Tian''s tone was full of mockery. The way he looked at Zhu Ziqiang was like one would look at a fool, or a monkey in a circus jumping around to amuse the audience. "I believe... I believe it!" At this point, how could Zhu Ziqiang dare to utter a word of denial, he quickly nodded his head. Those who can thrive in the officialdom are no fools! Zhu Ziqiang, having outcompeted many rivals to climb to the position of president of Wu''an University, certainly wasn''t lacking in brains or social skills. Especially in brains! Even though Minister Chen didn''t elaborate on why Lin Tian shouldn''t be provoked, Zhu Ziqiang could tell from his tone that he held Lin Tian in great respect. Zhu Ziqiang completely understood! He knew he had kicked an iron plate this time! He was sure to take a beating for nothing! "So, are you still going to expel me and have me thrown in jail?" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes contemptuously, pressing Zhu Ziqiang with his gaze. Lin Tian certainly wasn''t going to let Zhu Ziqiang off easily! He wanted to beat the downed dog thoroughly! Zhu Ziqiang had been so arrogant just a moment ago, acting as if he was invincible under heaven. Lin Tian wanted to take this opportunity to severely crush this old dog''s arrogance! "No, of course not!" Zhu Ziqiang quickly denied, shaking his head like a rattle-drum, his face full of solicitude, "Even if it meant getting myself dismissed and thrown in jail, I wouldn''t dare to expel you, let alone have you put in prison!" "Then tell me, how should we settle today''s matter? You called me here for no reason, threatened me, humiliated me; surely you should give me an explanation, right?" Lin Tian was very satisfied with Zhu Ziqiang''s sycophantic behavior but did not drop the matter there. At Lin Tian''s words, Zhu Ziqiang was instantly dumbstruck! At this moment, he regretted so deeply his intestines turned green! He regretted listening to Wang Lei and inexplicably provoking Lin Tian, this formidable foe. He also knew that given the current situation, it was not just about losing faceif he didn''t show enough sincerity, it would be hard to settle the matter amicably! "This..." Zhu Ziqiang''s thoughts raced as he pondered how to compensate Lin Tian to his satisfaction and put this issue to rest. As Zhu Ziqiang was pondering, several more people suddenly came through the office door. These people had rushed over after hearing the commotion here. Seeing the chaotic scene inside the office, they were all dumbfounded and started asking questions all at once. "President, what''s going on here?" "Was there an attack by violent criminals? Why has your office turned into this?" "Who dares to commit assault in the president''s office?" ... Shifting their gaze, the few teachers immediately saw Lin Tian standing in front of Zhu Ziqiang. The teachers, angered, glared at Lin Tian with wide eyes, "Who are you? Which department? What are you doing!" The teachers'' attitude was aggressive! They had an imperious tone, as if they were high above! "Shut up!" Just as a few teachers wanted to make a good impression, suddenly, Zhu Ziqiang''s angry shout rang in their ears! Zhu Ziqiang glared fiercely at several teachers! Uh... Blinded by Zhu Ziqiang''s glare, the few teachers were momentarily confused, not understanding what was happening. Why was the president siding with the assaulting student? But Zhu Ziqiang''s heart was silently crying out, "I''ve lost so much face today! These people are just adding fuel to the fire!" It couldn''t go on like this! With this thought, Zhu Ziqiang resolutely steeled his heart and said to Lin Tian in a low and humble voice, "Lin Tian, I apologize on behalf of the university for bringing you unnecessary trouble today! I hope you can understand and forgive!" Silence! Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire The office was dead quiet! So quiet that you could almost hear everyone''s heartbeats! The teachers at the door were dumbfounded once more, their faces full of disbelief! The principal actually apologized to Lin Tian personally? What''s going on? Although they were shocked, puzzled, and found it hard to believe, they had an unspoken agreement to remain silent, not a single person asking why! "Heh..." Lin Tian didn''t bother with the astonishment and confusion of those few teachers, simply let out a faint chuckle, neither accepting nor expressing dissatisfaction, just watched Zhu Ziqiang with a mocking smile. Zhu Ziqiang felt Lin Tian''s mocking eyes on him like thorns on his back, making him feel extremely uncomfortable all over! But he didn''t dare show the slightest dissatisfaction! All he hoped for was for Lin Tian to let it go and not pursue the matter further! Waiting and waiting! Zhu Ziqiang had waited for a full half minute, but Lin Tian still hadn''t responded. Seeing Lin Tian not taking a stance, Zhu Ziqiang was both afraid and anxious, a layer of fine sweat involuntarily breaking out on his bald forehead. Yet even so, he didn''t dare to wipe the sweat away! Zhu Ziqiang stole a glance at Lin Tian and thought to himself, "I''ve gone so far as to lose face apologizing to him, isn''t he satisfied? What am I supposed to do now?" "Alright! Since you''ve apologized, let''s call it even!" Just when Zhu Ziqiang was about to break down, Lin Tian finally spoke. He finally made it through! "Phew!" Zhu Ziqiang let out a long breath, his anxious heart finally settling down, and then he wiped the sweat from his forehead. That half minute just now felt like half a century to him! It was incredibly long! It was then that a sharp light flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes, and he added, "This time, I''ll let it be, I won''t pursue it further! But, if you dare do it again... huh, you know what will happen!" "No, no, that won''t happen! I guarantee, there will absolutely be no next time!" Zhu Ziqiang nodded like pounding garlic, not daring to retort at all. At this point, Zhu Ziqiang had completely submitted. Being so submissive in front of Lin Tian, especially in front of several subordinates, was somewhat shameful, but it was better than being dismissed or killed. "Is this how a student talks to a principal? That''s way too overbearing, right?" Seeing Zhu Ziqiang''s submissive behaviour, the teachers watching at the door were once again deeply shocked. Of course, they only dared to say these words in their minds. Pointing fingers and commenting on a leader''s embarrassment to their face is definitely asking for trouble! Nobody would do that! Lin Tian**** scanned the doorway and then, as if nothing had happened, turned and walked towards Wang Lei, as though he had just casually swatted a mosquito. Seeing Lin Tian walking towards him, Wang Lei immediately became nervous! But recalling Zhu Ziqiang''s recent apology and Lin Tian''s acceptance and forgiveness, Wang Lei''s tense heart immediately eased. Before Lin Tian could speak, Wang Lei took the initiative to apologize, "I apologize to you! What I did to you before was my fault, I hope you can..." Slap! Without saying a word, Lin Tian slapped Wang Lei across the face. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Ah!" Wang Lei let out a shrill scream, clutching his painfully slapped face, looking at Lin Tian in dumbfounded misery, with puzzlement in his eyes. Lin Tian''s slap had stunned Wang Lei! Wang Lei couldn''t understand why Lin Tian would accept Zhu Ziqiang''s apology but not give him a chance to apologize, slapping him right away? Why were the "treatments" of the two different? It made no sense! "Idiot!" Lin Tian seemed to see through what Wang Lei was thinking, and with disdain, he pursed his lips and coldly spat out two words. Wang Lei glared at Lin Tian, his eyes appearing to spit fire! First a slap, then a scolding, scolded and slapped again, and still slapped after apologizingwhat kind of behavior was this? Had he no humanity left? It was an unbearable situation even for an aunt, let alone an uncle! Seeing the anger flickering in Wang Lei''s eyes, Lin Tian thought for a moment, then said indifferently, "Do you know why, even after you apologized of your own accord, I still hit you? Do you know why?" "Why?" Wang Lei was startled and indeed wanted to understand this issue. Lin Tian''s tone grew heavier, as he spoke deliberately, "Because to me, your apology is worth nothing! I don''t care for it, nor do I need it! I just wanted to hit you!" "You" Wang Lei was both shocked and angry, wanted to harshly rebuke Lin Tian, but he held back his words and hurriedly retreated backward. Wang Lei was truly frightened by Lin Tian''s actions! "''You'' what? What''s wrong? Not convinced?" Lin Tian snorted coldly, stepping closer to Wang Lei with the posture of someone about to strike again. Although Wang Lei was angry, he didn''t want the momentary satisfaction of talking back, only to bear the brunt of Lin Tian''s endless fury and be beaten into a pig-headed state. Instantly, he prudently shut his mouth and backed away once more. Seeing Wang Lei''s frightened misery, Zhu Ziqiang felt a bit of pity inside. But he didn''t say a word to stop it! Zhu Ziqiang was very clear that Lin Tian would not give him, the principal, face, nor would he heed his advice. More importantly, he was afraid that speaking out might implicate him again. Falling twice in the same spot is definitely the act of an idiot! Zhu Ziqiang didn''t want to be that idiot! However, Zhu Ziqiang''s concerns seemed to be unnecessary. "I don''t like trouble, but I''m not afraid of it! If anyone dares to irritate me, I guarantee they''ll be spattered with blood within five steps!" Lin Tian stepped closer to Wang Lei again, but this time without the intent to strike. Although his voice wasn''t loud, Lin Tian''s tone was incredibly firm, leaving no room for doubt. He looked like a majestic God of War! Wang Lei''s heart quivered fiercely, not daring to move an inch. Lin Tian stared at Wang Lei, his voice hard, "You''d better remember thisdon''t appear within twenty meters of me ever again! Otherwise, I''ll beat you every time I see you!" Having said that, Lin Tian let out a cold laugh and turned towards the office door. Chapter 234 Hitting the Principal, I am the First! "Too arrogant! Are these really students?" Seeing Lin Tian heading for the door without regard for anyone else, the teachers at the doorway were all stunned, and the same thought popped up in everyone''s mind. But not a single one dared to speak, they even didn''t dare to breathe heavily! Lin Tian''s behavior was too domineering! In their eyes, Lin Tian was no longer a student at that moment, but a demon covered in spikes, bringing misfortune to whoever provoked him! They silently made way! Only when Lin Tian''s figure disappeared at the staircase and no more footsteps could be heard did everyone in the office finally breathe a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted. "Principal, about that student just now..." one of the teachers turned to Zhu Ziqiang with a concerned expression and asked, "Should we call the police?" When Lin Tian was present, they were too afraid of getting burned themselves and didn''t even dare to fart. But now that Lin Tian had left and the danger was gone, they naturally showed their loyalty to Zhu Ziqiang, the principal. "Idiots! Do you even need to say that? If calling the police was useful, don''t you think I would know to do that?" Zhu Ziqiang''s face suddenly darkened, and he glared coldly at that teacher. That tone, it was just like scolding his own son! "I..." Trying to suck up but accidentally hitting the hoof instead, that teacher immediately stiffened, his face colored with embarrassment. Having made a fool of himself in front of his subordinates, Zhu Ziqiang did not show a shred of goodwill. The more he thought about it, the more stifled he felt, and as his gaze swept over everyone, he barked, "What are all of you standing around for? Don''t you have jobs to do? Get back to work!" Seeing this, the teachers knew things had gone badly, who would dare to linger? One by one, they quickly withdrew and hurried off. "You all go out too!" Zhu Ziqiang''s gaze shifted and landed on the three security guards, his face full of rage as he snorted, "What use are you? At a critical moment, utterly useless, a bunch of trash!" Hearing Zhu Ziqiang''s words, the three security guards didn''t dare to refute a single word. It wasn''t that they were unwilling to exert themselves just now; it''s just that Lin Tian was too strong. Even if the three of them teamed up, they were no match for him. "Principal, who exactly is this Lin Tian? Why does it seem like even Minister Chen is afraid of him, not daring to provoke him?" As soon as the security left, Wang Lei immediately started questioning Zhu Ziqiang. "I don''t know either!" Zhu Ziqiang replied with a wry smile, shaking his head, "If you hadn''t come to me, I wouldn''t even know such a person existed in our school." Zhu Ziqiang was not bluffing; he truly knew nothing about Lin Tian! He was feeling depressed and full of regret now! If he could go back in time, he definitely would not have agreed so rashly to help Wang Lei. He would have thoroughly researched Lin Tian''s information first, and then respectfully invite him over. But there is no such thing as a regret medicine in this world! Now, it''s too late for everything! "Looking at the situation now, this will be difficult!" Zhu Ziqiang sighed deeply and advised quietly, "I can''t be of any help now! Try to find Lin Tian''s friends, sincerely apologize to him, and maybe it will work" ****** After teaching Zhu Ziqiang and Wang Lei a harsh lesson, Lin Tian felt incredibly good. Lin Tian was not someone who liked to cause trouble, but if someone foolhardily sought trouble with him, he would not deliberately let it go, nor would he show any mercy. Just like Wang Lei and Zhu Ziqiang! They sought favors without showing the slightest humility, acting superior instead and treating Lin Tian like a minor character who could be called and dismissed at will. Such people, they must be severely punished! Punished until they reflect on their actions! Lin Tian clenched his fists, muttering to himself, "It''s right to keep a low profile, but if some random Joe comes to make trouble, they need to be smacked down hard!" "Lin Tian!" As Lin Tian turned around, he saw Mengting not far behind him. Mengting smiled radiantly as she walked toward him. "Mengting!" Lin Tian quickly cleared his mind of chaotic thoughts, grinned sheepishly, and cheerfully approached Mengting. His demeanor was completely like that of a philanderer spotting a beauty. "You womanizer!" As Lin Tian got closer, Mengting suddenly dropped her smile and twisted a piece of soft flesh around his waist. "Gently, gently!" Lin Tian dodged while protesting, "What''s going on? Why am I suddenly the womanizer now?" Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire Mengting snorted prettily and accused, "I called you four times, and you only turned around at the fourth! Tell me, were you checking out other girls just now?" "No, absolutely not!" Lin Tian immediately denied. "I don''t believe it!" "I was deep in thought just now!" Lin Tian wrapped an arm around Mengting''s waist, kissed her on the face, and chuckled, "With such a beautiful wife like you, how could I even think about looking at other women!" Bu Mengting''s lively eyes rolled around twice as she smiled and said, "I can believe you, but you have to tell me what you are thinking about?" "It''s like this..." Lin Tian began as they walked. He had given the principal a severe beating in the principal''s office, which was no small matter, and Lin Tian did not plan to conceal it from Bu Mengting. Moreover, even if Lin Tian did not mention it now, others would eventually talk. After all, the noise at that time was quite loud! As they talked, they arrived at the entrance of the school cafeteria. Lin Tian had just finished explaining the entire situation. "You really hit Principal Zhu? Are you kidding me?" After hearing Lin Tian''s story, Bu Mengting was incredibly shocked and couldn''t help but stop in her tracks. "Of course it''s true!" Lin Tian nodded affirmatively. Bu Mengting looked worried and expressed her concern, "What are we going to do? You hit the principal. If he retaliates, you will definitely be expelled, and who knows what else..." "Don''t worry, I won''t have any problems!" Lin Tian laughed nonchalantly and winked, "This isn''t the first time I''ve hit a principal! Don''t forget, a few months ago I hit our Second High''s principal, and you know what happened!" "Yes, you do have a history. If you hadn''t mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten!" Bu Mengting was slightly stunned, but then she realized. "I''m the first in Second High to hit a principal!" Lin Tian declared proudly. "I remember now!" Bu Mengting paused, turned her head to Lin Tian and said, "That time you hit Zhu Jiang, and he wanted to expel you, then he got dismissed. That video online, it wasn''t you who released it, was it?" Bu Mengting had suspected this when the incident had just happened. However, back then, Bu Mengting and Lin Tian were not in a relationship, so even if she had suspicions, it wasn''t appropriate to verify them face to face. Now that Lin Tian brought it up, she casually asked him. "Of course not!" Lin Tian shook his head and denied. Bu Mengting naturally didn''t believe him and retorted skeptically, "Then explain how it''s such a coincidence? You just hit Zhu Jiang, he wants to expel you, and then that video pops up online?" "Zhu Jiang did so many bad things and had offended many people. It''s normal for someone to take revenge on him!" Lin Tian chuckled. "You''re making excuses! I bet it was you!" Bu Mengting pinched Lin Tian again, shaking her head as she remarked, "But never mind, Zhu Jiang is not a good guy anyway!" "Mengting, you couldn''t be more right! That guy Zhu Jiang really is not a good person, he''s both lecherous and vulgar!" Lin Tian nodded in agreement. Bu Mengting tightened her grip on Lin Tian''s hand and said earnestly, "You''re telling me not to worry, so I will trust you. But if the principal tries to harm you in any way, you must tell me immediately!" "Don''t worry!" Lin Tian nodded, paused slightly, then looked at Bu Mengting with a smile and asked, "Mengting, are you busy this weekend?" "No. Why?" Bu Mengting was curious. "How about we go to the zoo this weekend?" Lin Tian suggested, then quickly added, "Let''s invite Qianqian too. The three of us can go together!" Upon hearing about the three of them going together, Bu Mengting couldn''t help but recall the not-so-child-friendly embarrassing incident from the last time they were together. Instantly, Bu Mengting''s face flushed red. She suddenly reached out, pinched a soft spot on Lin Tian''s waist, and twisted it hard as she shyly pouted, "You scoundrel! Always thinking about all these messy things!" Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s just a trip to the zoo, how is that messy?" Seeing Bu Mengting''s reaction, Lin Tian knew she had misunderstood and couldn''t help but chuckle. Lin Tian and Bu Mengting chatted while they ate, and they agreed to go to the zoo over the weekend. After finishing their meal, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting hung around Lotus Pond for a while, doing some blush-inducing things, before they each returned to their dorms. When Lin Tian got back to his dorm, Feng Jiabao and the others were all there. At the moment, they were all seated in front of Lin Tao''s computer, watching something. "Lin Tian, done being lovey-dovey?" Upon spotting Lin Tian enter, Feng Jiabao shifted his gaze from the screen to Lin Tian and grinned teasingly. "What, jealous?" Lin Tian chuckled as he looked at Feng Jiabao. "Oh, the morals of society these days!" Feng Jiabao sighed lightly, shaking his head melodramatically, "So many people can''t find girlfriends, and here someone is monopolizing several beauties, shamelessly flaunting it by the lotus pond..." Since the last time they witnessed Lin Tian flanked by beauties and enjoying the attention, teasing Lin Tian about having two beautiful girlfriends had become Feng Jiabao''s newest hobby. "So sour, I can smell the scent of aged vinegar!" Lin Tian inhaled through his nose with a laughing tone, gesturing towards Lin Tao and Guo Rong, "Do you smell that?" "The Feng family just opened a vinegar factory recently!" Guo Rong laughed in agreement. "Looks like Boss Feng is going to strike it rich again!" Lin Tao chuckled, then his attention returned to the computer. "You guys..." Feng Jiabao smiled bitterly and shook his head, pointing at Guo Rong and Lin Tao, sighed speechlessly, "Every additional beauty Lin Tian monopolizes is one less resource for us, and you''re still siding with him!" Guo Rong touched his nose and said solemnly, "That''s just his charm! Besides, even if Lin Tian didn''t monopolize them, we probably wouldn''t be able to win them over!" Lin Tian smiled and didn''t continue the topic. Being flanked by beauties is indeed a matter of pride for a man, but in the eyes of the moralists, it''s a typical case of moral corruption! "What''s so fascinating that you''re so engrossed?" Noticing that Lin Tao''s mind was still on the computer, Lin Tian curiously leaned forward, patting Lin Tao''s shoulder. Chapter 235 This is an Act of Valor! "A piece of news!" Lin Tao replied succinctly. As he answered Lin Tian, he stepped aside to make some room so that Lin Tian could also see the content of the news. A piece of news? What kind of news could be so captivating? Lin Tian grew increasingly curious! He craned his neck forward and asked, "Really? A piece of news had you all so engrossed? What major event happened?" "Lately, there''s been a gang of thieves in the city. It''s said to be an organized group! They''re very rampant and commit frequent crimes; many people have been robbed," Lin Tao pointed at the computer screen and said. "The Public Security Bureau is specially reminding everyone to be cautious with their belongings when going out! Moreover, if you spot any suspicious individuals, immediately provide clues to the police." "Here I was thinking it was something serious; it turns out to just be some thieves lurking around! Boring!" Lin Tian immediately lost interest upon hearing Lin Tao''s explanation. Just thieves, what''s there to care about? Wherever there are human settlements, there will naturally be those who steal chickens and dogs. It''s inescapable! Especially in those economically developed and densely populated first-tier cities, the more prosperous and flourishing it is, the more people there are looking for a quick buck. Hopefully, the police can crack this crime ring soon! As Lin Tian mused to himself, he pulled out his phone, went to the balcony, and called home to remind his dad and mom to be cautious lately. After that, he also sent a message each to He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. By the time Lin Tian had finished sending the messages, Feng Jiabao and the others were still discussing the ferocious thief gang, chatting enthusiastically, spitting as they spoke. Lin Tian didn''t join in the discussion but instead sat down in front of the computer. Lately, traveling frequently between the school and the city center, shuttling back and forth, was both a waste of money on taxis and inconvenient on buses, which was quite frustrating for Lin Tian. He had millions in his bank account, a genuine tycoon! As a tycoon, how could he not have a car? That absolutely won''t do! And to buy a car, of course, he needed a driving license! sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian planned to first find some materials online, study them seriously, and after he was familiar, go take the test, and then buy a car for commuting. "Once I''ve got the driving license and bought a car, visiting Qianqian will be much more convenient!" Lin Tian thought excitedly, searching for materials and watching tutorial videos on the computer. ****** Good news stays within walls, bad news travels beyond seas! In just a half-day, the news of Lin Tian storming into the principal''s office and beating up the principal quietly spread around the school. However, most people scoffed at this news, not believing it at all. Dare to hit the principal? Must have eaten the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard! But those who knew Lin Tian had no doubt about it. The reason was simple, Lin Tian had a history! After finishing the third lesson in the afternoon, many classmates surrounded Lin Tian, those he knew and those he didn''t, all eagerly asking him to verify the matter of him beating up the principal. "Lin Tian, is the rumor true?" "Lin Tian, did you really burst into the principal''s office and give him a beating?" "Lin Tian, will the school expel you?" With the incessant buzzing in his ears, Lin Tian was truly annoyed. Just as Lin Tian was hesitating whether to tell the truth, a lifeline fell from the skyhis class advisor Liu Ming called again. "Advisor Liu, what''s up?" Lin Tian squeezed out from the crowd and found a secluded corner before answering the phone. "Uh... do you have a moment now? Principal Zhu would like to discuss something with you!" Liu Ming was extremely polite, his tone tinged with a hint of reverence. Lin Tian was quite surprised when he received a call from Liu Ming in the morning. But this time, he wasn''t surprised at all. Hearing Liu Ming mention Zhu Ziqiang, a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips; he already had a vague guess about what Zhu Ziqiang wanted to discuss with him. "It might be difficult right now! I''m in the cafeteria eating; I just got my food and haven''t even taken a bite yet!" Lin Tian feigned hesitation. "Eating, huh..." Liu Ming hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly persuaded, "No worries! Just come to Hao Laiwu outside the school, Principal Zhu will treat you to a meal!" Hao Laiwu is a restaurant. Very famous and the highest-class restaurant around Wu''an University! With Liu Ming putting it that way, Lin Tian stopped hesitating and nodded, "Alright then! I''ll be there in about ten minutes." After hanging up the phone, Lin Tian turned and entered the restroom. He looked around quickly, saw that no one was nearby, and immediately used his Level 1 Invisibility and Level 1 Flight Abilities, disappearing in the restroom. ... Ten minutes later, Lin Tian appeared at the entrance of Hollywood. The counselor, Liu Ming, had been waiting there early. "Lin Tian, over here!" Liu Ming hurried over as soon as he saw Lin Tian, his face blooming into a chrysanthemum smile as he warmly ushered Lin Tian into Hollywood. At the beginning of the school year, Lin Tian had kept a low profile. Liu Ming, seeing only the halo of the top provincial college entrance exam scorer above Lin Tian''s head, subconsciously thought that Lin Tian was just a well-behaved student dedicated solely to his studies. But today, Lin Tian had severely beaten up Principal Zhu Ziqiang. Only then did Liu Ming realize that he had been completely mistaken before! At this moment, Liu Ming had only one thought: to take good care of Lin Tian, help Zhu Ziqiang resolve the current trouble, safeguard his job, and strive to get on Zhu Ziqiang''s good side! "Lin... Master Lin!" As soon as Lin Tian appeared at the door of the private room, Zhu Ziqiang swiftly stood up from his chair, squeezing out a spring-like smile on his bruised, fat face! Lin Tian did not ask why Zhu Ziqiang called him Master Lin. He didn''t need to ask that question! "It must be Minister Chen!" Lin Tian was very sure in his heart, Zhu Ziqiang must have asked Minister Chen. On the contrary, Liu Ming, hearing Zhu Ziqiang''s address for Lin Tian, was both surprised and astonished, nearly falling head over heels at the door of the private room. Master? What master? Since when had Lin Tian become a master? Liu Ming looked puzzled at Lin Tian, but noticed that Lin Tian appeared quite calm. Lin Tian did not explain; he just smiled lightly and said, "We are at the school now. Principal Zhu, please call me Lin Tian, or student Lin Tian." The three of them took their seats. Zhu Ziqiang poured himself a drink, stood up, and said, "Student Lin, I am really sorry about this afternoon! Here, I will penalize myself with three drinks. I hope you can forgive me!" "I won''t take it to heart! Besides, Principal Zhu already apologized this afternoon!" Lin Tian smiled but did not stop Zhu Ziqiang from drinking. Swipe! Swipe! Swipe! Zhu Ziqiang did not hesitate and downed three drinks in succession. The small white porcelain cup, after three drinks, probably less than one ounce, was no challenge at all for Zhu Ziqiang, who was accustomed to alcohol. "Actually, I had no choice. Old Master Wang is my teacher, and Wang Lei asked me for helpI couldn''t refuse!" Zhu Ziqiang explained after setting down his cup. "Principal Zhu truly values loyalty! Nowadays, not many people are as loyal as Principal Zhu," Liu Ming chimed in, smiling and praising. Lin Tian smiled and nodded but made no comment. Zhu Ziqiang did not get to the main topic, so naturally, Lin Tian wouldn''t initiate it either. Seeing Lin Tian''s lack of reaction, Zhu Ziqiang gave up continuing on the emotional tack and decided to get straight to the point with Lin Tian. "Student Lin, you must have heard about the rumors in the school, right?" Zhu Ziqiang looked at Lin Tian and slowly started talking. "I''ve heard!" Lin Tian nodded. He had been cornered by people digging for the truth earlier. "I hope you can help me!" Zhu Ziqiang looked at Lin Tian with a hopeful face, steeling himself as he said, "I know my request is a bit much, but I am the principal after all, and these rumors are damaging my reputation!" "Help you? How?" Although Lin Tian had anticipated Zhu Ziqiang''s purpose in seeking him out, he was still somewhat surprised to hear Zhu Ziqiang say it out loud. Rumors are truly a headache! Now that the rumors were already circulating, what could be done to solve this? Even if Lin Tian came forward to deny the rumors, claiming he had never beaten Zhu Ziqiang, it wouldn''t help. On the contrary, it would only convince people more. Lin Tian really couldn''t think of a good solution! "It''s quite simple, and it''s beneficial for you!" Seeing Lin Tian open up, Liu Ming once again took up Zhu Ziqiang''s cause, happily taking over the conversation. "Beneficial for me?" Hearing that it was advantageous, Lin Tian was somewhat tempted. Liu Ming nodded affirmatively, explaining, "A thug barged into the principal''s office and injured the principal. Student Lin Tian, being there for some work, happened to witness this and rushed in to chase the thug away and rescued the injured principal!" "I chased away the thug and saved the principal?" Lin Tian looked surprised. "Yes!" Zhu Ziqiang nodded affirmatively, then added, "Student Lin''s actions are commendable for their bravery; the school must award him!" Experience exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire Bravery? Lin Tian was utterly surprised! He could never have imagined that, although he had clearly beaten Zhu Ziqiang, he had now become a hero for his bravery, even transforming into the one who rescued Zhu Ziqiang from the thug. "He got beaten up yet had to tough it out, and even had to present the guy who beat him as a hero for bravery; this poor old guy really has it tough," Lin Tian thought to himself with a smirk. Despite despising Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian had to admit that Zhu Ziqiang was quite talented. This was indeed the best solution! "This is a good plan!" Lin Tian smiled in agreement. Seeing Lin Tian''s approval, Zhu Ziqiang''s eyes immediately sparkled with excitement, "So, you agree to help me?" "Yes, I agree!" Lin Tian nodded, then glanced at Zhu Ziqiang and playfully added, "But, can I be brave a few more times?" Chapter 236 Im Treating! "Ah?" As he looked at Lin Tianyi''s serious face, Zhu Ziqiang''s smile vanished in an instant, replaced by a thick shock. Can''t you be brave and righteous a few more times? Several more times? Zhu Ziqiang was both surprised and scared! Being brave and righteous is just the official saying, but this is actually about fighting, right? Considering Lin Tian''s astonishing fighting ability, it''s not about doing it several times, just doing it once with all his might could put an end to his glorious life. Zhu Ziqiang stealthily kicked Liu Ming under the table, signalling for him to speak. After receiving the signal, Liu Ming felt both anxious and frustrated! In fact, he was also clueless about Lin Tian''s real thoughts and didn''t know if Lin Tian was joking or serious when he said that. "Cough cough" Liu Ming covered his mouth and coughed dryly, cautiously offering a smile as he said, "It''s better not to! Principal Zhu''s health isn''t great, and can''t withstand such turmoil!" "This scaredy-cat! He really can''t take a scare!" Seeing that Zhu Ziqiang was genuinely frightened by him, Lin Tian couldn''t help but secretly rejoice. The remark Lin Tian had made was actually just a casual comment! After all, Zhu Ziqiang had completely submitted, not only lowering his pride and apologizing to him, but even giving him an award for "being brave and righteous." Just for that, there was no need for him to continue making things difficult for the other party. Lin Tian waved his hand and said with a laugh, "I was just joking! Even if I were to act bravely and righteously, I''d have to choose the right time, right? Principal Zhu, don''t you agree?" As he spoke, Lin Tian turned his head and glanced at Zhu Ziqiang with a half-smile. Zhu Ziqiang had been seriously scared by Lin Tian earlier! Now, hearing Lin Tian say this, he finally relaxed, his lifted heart settling back down. If it''s just a joke, that''s good! I hope there will never be brave and righteous deeds like these again! Zhu Ziqiang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and vigorously nodded like a pecking chicken, fully agreeing, "Right! Right! Right! Student Lin is right!" "Right my foot! It''s a good thing you ran into me this time. If it had been someone else, who knows how you and Wang Lei would have bullied them!" Lin Tian inwardly scorned. Zhu Ziqiang''s character became evident to Lin Tian earlier that noon. And this incident also involved another person: Wang Lei! This guy was no good either! Yesterday in the hospital, Lin Tian had already observed that Wang Lei was very hostile towards him, even holding deep animosity. That noon in Zhu Ziqiang''s office, Wang Lei displayed his arrogant and domineering side. A complete profligate indeed! Lin Tian had no doubt that if he didn''t have the connection with Zhong Guo, he would undoubtedly have been expelled by the school by now and coerced into treating Wang Lei''s sister. "Principal Zhu, when will the award be issued?" After pondering for a few seconds, Lin Tian looked at Zhu Ziqiang with a smile and asked. Since it was a favor, naturally the benefits had to be secured in advance! Even if Zhu Ziqiang didn''t dare to write a blank check. But the deal still had to be settled beforehand! While Lin Tian cared about the award, Zhu Ziqiang cared even more! Zhu Ziqiang almost didn''t think before blurting out, "That''s simple! I''ll give a call to the school''s Academic Affairs Office this evening, and the award can be issued tomorrow morning!" "Tomorrow morning" Lin Tian smiled noncommittally. But Zhu Ziqiang, thinking Lin Tian was reluctant, kicked Liu Ming again. Liu Ming instantly understood and explained, "The rumors have already spread throughout the school, and the longer it drags on, the greater the impact. Only this award can effectively quell the falsehoods! So" "That makes sense!" Lin Tian nodded approvingly and said with a laugh, "Then let it be tomorrow morning! From elementary school till now, I''ve never received a notice of award from the school!" After discussing the serious matter, Lin Tian tapped on the table, his face wearing a harmless smile, and he addressed Zhu Ziqiang, "Principal Zhu, can I get this to-go?" Although Lin Tian accepted Zhu Ziqiang''s apology, that was all because of the award. As for dining with this old guy... Sorry, he had no appetite! "To-go?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhu Ziqiang was startled again. Isn''t it good to eat here, why take it to-go? Won''t it get cold by the time you take it back? "It''s like this. When I went to the cafeteria, our dorm mate Feng Jiabao asked me to bring him some food, and I promised him, so..." Lin Tian spouted the lie without hesitation. "Oh, so you''re bringing food back for your dorm mate!" Zhu Ziqiang nodded, as if he had a sudden realization. But soon, Zhu Ziqiang understood the subtext. So-called bringing food back for a dorm mate was just a pretext. Lin Tian was clearly trying to get rid of him! To put it bluntly, Lin Tian didn''t like him, didn''t want to share a meal with him, and wanted him to get as far away as possible! "No need for that trouble!" Zhu Ziqiang hurriedly waved his hand, looking at Lin Tian pleasingly and said, "Liu Teacher and I have some matters to deal with. You can just call your friend over to eat here, and put it on my tab when you''re done!" "Call him over? How could I impose like that!" Lin Tian feigned politeness as he refused, but he was already taking his phone out of his pocket, ready to make a call. Such hypocrisy! This kid is just too low! Zhu Ziqiang internally criticized, but he dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction. With an enthusiastic smile squeezed onto his face, Zhu Ziqiang nonchalantly shook his head, chuckling, "It''s nothing to be embarrassed about, this is all as it should be." "Alright then!" Lin Tian nodded in agreement. "Then I won''t bother you and Teacher Liu anymore. We''ll be leaving first!" Zhu Ziqiang said as he tactfully stood up and patted Liu Ming. As soon as Zhu Ziqiang and Liu Ming left the private room, Lin Tian dialed Feng Jiabao''s number. The moment the call connected, before Feng Jiabao could speak, Lin Tian went straight to the point, "Jiabao, get Guo Rong and Lin Tao over here, come to Hao Lai Wu''s room 208 quickly, it''s on me!" "Hao Lai Wu? You''re treating? Is there something to celebrate?" Feng Jiabao was as always a scatterbrain, eagerly inquiring. "Why ask so many questions? Don''t you want a free feast?" Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered to explain. "Eat! Of course, I''ll eat! How could I miss such a good thing!" Feng Jiabao gleefully agreed, then quickly added, "Alright, I''ll call Guo Rong and Lin Tao now. See you in ten minutes!" "That settles it!" Lin Tian said and then hung up. Since Zhu Ziqiang was treating, naturally Lin Tian wouldn''t miss the opportunity to fleece him. Afterward, Lin Tian called Bu Mengting. Again, without waiting for Bu Mengting to speak, Lin Tian straight away said, "Mengting, gather your dorm mates and come to Hao Lai Wu''s room 208 now, my treat!" ... This meal was full of joy! Since Zhu Ziqiang was the sucker picking up the tab, Lin Tian was unusually generous like never before. All the expensive dishes on the menu were ordered one after another, and if one portion wasn''t enough, another was added. When spending someone else''s money, Lin Tian never went easy. After all, Zhu Ziqiang would be the one paying! Luckily, this place was in the suburbs, mainly targeting students, so the consumption level wasn''t that high; otherwise, the cost of this meal might have caused Zhu Ziqiang to spit blood. During the meal, chitchatting was inevitable! Inevitably, Feng Jiabao and the others steered the topic toward Lin Tian, inquiring about his heroic deed of storming into Zhu Ziqiang''s office and beating him up. Lin Tian had already promised Zhu Ziqiang to help him sustain the lie. Now, of course, he wouldn''t tell the truth. After all, a man must keep his word! So, Lin Tian vividly described to everyone how he "happened to pass by" the principal''s office, saw the "thug" beating up the principal, and then performed a "heroic act" out of "a sense of justice." "Come on, for real?" "That exaggerated? Someone actually barged into the principal''s office and hit him?" Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You actually rescued the principal from the bad guy?" "Is the school really going to reward you?" Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire After listening to Lin Tian explain the "ins and outs", Feng Jiabao and the others were all wide-eyed. Feng Jiabao was shocked someone dared to hit Zhu Ziqiang; Guo Rong praised Lin Tian for his bravery, while the rest like Lin Tao and Bu Mengting''s dorm mates were all envious that Lin Tian was going to be rewarded. Bu Mengting, however, said nothing, her eyes filled with doubt. Feng Jiabao and the others were entirely unaware of the actual situation, so naturally, they took whatever Lin Tian said for granted. But she was different! She already knew the truth about the incident from Lin Tian since noon. All afternoon, she had been worried about Lin Tian! Now, hearing Lin Tian turn the beating of Zhu Ziqiang into a tale of heroism, she instinctively thought that Lin Tian was just afraid of worrying her and had deliberately concocted this set of lies. "Don''t worry..." Lin Tian naturally saw the doubt in Bu Mengting''s eyes and whispered into her ear, quietly telling her about Zhu Ziqiang and Liu Ming seeking him out. "Really?" Bu Mengting immediately exclaimed in surprise. Seeing Lin Tian and Bu Mengting whispering to each other, with Bu Mengting reacting so strongly, Feng Jiabao teased, "Hey, there are other people here, can you two stop being so lovey-dovey?" "What lovey-dovey? You''re talking nonsense!" Bu Mengting contemptuously gave Feng Jiabao a look. "Am I wrong?" Feng Jiabao pouted and laughed, "We all saw it just now; you two were whispering behind our backs, isn''t that showing off your love?" Unabashed, Bu Mengting retorted, "Not at all! Lin Tian just told me, your counselor came looking for him, saying that the school will issue the award notice tomorrow morning!" "So that means the rumor about you beating up the principal is fake?" Feng Jiabao asked. "You already said it was a rumor, do you even have to ask?" Lin Tian chuckled, his face full of pride, "The award notice will come out tomorrow morning, I''m really looking forward to it!" ****** After the meal, the group left Hao Lai Wu and went straight back to school. Lin Tian didn''t rush back to the dormitory but took Bu Mengting to a secluded place to be affectionate, and he also took the opportunity to explain in detail to Bu Mengting why Zhu Ziqiang gave in. It wasn''t until near eleven that they parted ways. After escorting Bu Mengting to the female dormitory building, on his way back to the dorm, Lin Tian spotted a very familiar and utterly detestable figure standing at the door of the dorm building. Wang Lei! "Damn! This guy actually dares to come here, he really is tired of living!" Lin Tian immediately fumed, heading straight for Wang Lei. Chapter 237 Still Have to Wait! "Do you take my words for nothing but wind?" Lin Tian strode up to Wang Lei and landed a slap right on Wang Lei''s head. Smack! Wang Lei staggered from the blow! Lin Tian approached without this guy noticing. This guy was looking off into the distance. Of course, the main reason was that Lin Tian saw this guy brazenly appear here and was very annoyed, so he rushed over very fast. "Who the..." Wang Lei was furious, turning around to lash out, but when he saw that the person who hit him was Lin Tian, he quickly started to explain, "Ah, you''re misunderstanding..." Smack! Lin Tian didn''t listen to the explanation and just slapped him again. After hitting him, Lin Tian coldly said to Wang Lei, "Misunderstanding my foot! What did I say? I told you not to appear within a twenty-meter radius of me, or it''s a slap every time we meet! Are you challenging my patience?" With that, Lin Tian raised his hand high again. Obviously preparing to hit him again! "No, definitely not..." Wang Lei quickly withdrew, retreating backward while dodging Lin Tian''s slap and waving his arms to deny it. This guy was clearly scared by Lin Tian''s slaps, taking seven or eight steps back in succession. Only when he was sure he was at a safe distance did he finally stop. "You''ve really got it wrong!" Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t come after him to start hitting again, Wang Lei finally breathed a sigh of relief and carefully explained, "I''m here to find you, to sincerely apologize to you, and also to ask you to help my sister..." "Sincerity? Is using your power to pressure others your idea of sincerity?" Lin Tian sneered. "I know I was wrong at noon! I''ve come to you now because I want to apologize and hope you can forgive me" Wang Lei said in a low and pleading voice. Before coming to find Lin Tian, he had already prepared himself for the humiliation Lin Tian might dish out. For his sister, he was willing to throw away all his pride! "I''ve told you already, your apology is worthless to me, I don''t care about it!" Lin Tian interrupted Wang Lei impatiently, his eyes filled with disgust. "I..." Wang Lei''s voice suddenly faltered. In an instant, he understood! He had been so excessive before; Lin Tian must really, really dislike him now. No matter how much he apologized, he wouldn''t be able to move Lin Tian to take action. After a brief pause, Wang Lei pleaded again, "I know I was too much before; I don''t even hope for your forgiveness! But my sister is innocent; I beg you..." "It''s no use begging me! You can leave, I won''t treat your sister!" Lin Tian dismissed him with a wave of his hand and then headed towards the dormitory building''s gate. "Don''t go! I beg you, please save my sister..." Seeing Lin Tian about to enter the dormitory, Wang Lei hurriedly threw himself forward. "Get lost! If you pester me again, I will kill you on the spot!" Lin Tian slapped him away and coldly dropped these words, entering the dormitory without looking back. Wang Lei didn''t dare follow him into the dormitory; he was frightened by Lin Tian''s slaps! So he just stood there, lonely at the entrance of the dormitory building. At that moment, he seemed incredibly desolate, like he had been abandoned by the whole world, no trace of his usual arrogant and domineering attitude to be found. "Sigh, it looks like I need to think of another way!" Standing silently for a while, Wang Lei shook his head and sighed, then turned to leave. ****** Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The next morning. After school, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting went to the school cafeteria to eat together. On their way to the cafeteria, Shen Mengyi approached from the opposite direction. Seeing Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian felt a headache coming on! Bu Mengting had already noticed the little flirtation between him and Shen Mengyi. Now with Bu Mengting right there and Shen Mengyi coming straight over, it was truly awkward for him. The happiness of having more than one lover wasn''t so easy to enjoy! As expected, without any surprises! Seeing Shen Mengyi walking this way, Bu Mengting couldn''t help but snort and pinched Lin Tian''s waist, "You heartless womanizer, someone is looking for you!" "Ouch! My dear wife, gentle please!" Lin Tian begged for mercy and hastily explained in a low voice, "It''s just a coincidence, she might not necessarily be here for me." Your next read is at My Virtual Library Empire "Hmph, speaking insincerely!" Just as Bu Mengting finished speaking, Shen Mengyi came over. Shen Mengyi nodded and greeted Bu Mengting, then her gaze fell on Lin Tian''s face, smiling and saying, "Lin Tian, could we talk for a moment?" "This... We are just about to go eat!" Lin Tian hesitated, looking towards Bu Mengting. Shen Mengyi brushed her hair back and laughed, "Don''t worry, just a few words, it won''t take much of your time!" "Alright then," Lin Tian nodded and didn''t refuse any further. "Let''s go over there! It''s quieter and there are fewer people." Shen Mengyi walked ahead with Lin Tian following. They went to a quiet corner. Shen Mengyi halted and turned to look at Lin Tian, speaking slowly, "Well... you should be able to guess what I need to talk to you about, right?" Normally, Lin Tian would have already been smothering Shen Mengyi with kisses by now. But with Bu Mengting watching like a hawk not too far away, he didn''t dare step out of line. "It''s about Wang Hong, isn''t it?" Lin Tian nodded. Shen Mengyi let out a long sigh and said with a wry smile, "I never imagined Wang Lei would go to Principal Zhu to force you to treat Wang Hong. And you, you actually beat up the principal in his office!" "That''s just my temper! Stubborn as a mule, won''t budge when pulled but goes backward when pushed! If I''m not willing, even the Heavenly King can''t make me do it!" Lin Tian laughed. "I can see that!" Shen Mengyi glanced at Bu Mengting not far away, her eyes full of deep concern, and whispered, "I heard from Wang Lei that you hit Principal Zhu. He didn''t give you a hard time, did he?" "Didn''t you see the notice board downstairs at the administration building?" A hint of pride crossed Lin Tian''s face. "I had four classes this morning, back to back, no time to go to the administration building!" Shen Mengyi shook her head, then exclaimed in surprise, "You weren''t expelled, were you?" "If I had been expelled, could I still be standing here talking to you?" "Then what?" Lin Tian chuckled, boasting proudly, "An announcement was posted on the notice board of the administration building that I received a schoolwide commendation for my act of bravery!" "Act of bravery?" Shen Mengyi was taken aback. "That''s right!" Lin Tian nodded affirmatively and then briefly recounted the story Zhu Ziqiang had fabricated. "This act of bravery... is really unexpected," Shen Mengyi said after listening, surprised yet amused. After laughing, Shen Mengyi hesitated for a moment and then pondered, "I know you''re very upset with Wang Lei''s actions! But since you''ve already hit Wang Lei, and you even turned misfortune into a commendation, could you maybe stop holding a grudge against him?" "I can''t be bothered to hold a grudge against him!" Lin Tian said, pulling a face that showed he didn''t care. Hearing him say that, Shen Mengyi breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said, "Since you can''t be bothered to hold a grudge against him, could you help treat Wang Hong?" "No can do!" Lin Tian immediately shook his head in refusal without even thinking. "Why not?" Shen Mengyi was taken aback, looking at Lin Tian questioningly, "You just said you couldn''t be bothered to hold a grudge against Wang Lei, so why won''t you treat Wang Hong?" Lin Tian shook his head seriously, "It''s not that I won''t treat her, but the timing... the moment isn''t right yet, we need to wait a bit longer!" "What timing isn''t right? It''s clear to me that you just won''t do it!" Shen Mengyi said with a bitter smile, seeing through Lin Tian''s lie. "Alright, it''s true I won''t!" Lin Tian shrugged nonchalantly, "The Wang family doesn''t trust me at all. After I saved that kid, they only started to believe me, but even then, they did it through the principal ordering me around as if they were above me. It really annoyed me!" "But, Wang Hong is innocent, and she is really pitiful! Can''t you just have a heart and treat her?" Shen Mengyi argued. "Don''t worry! I will treat her, but it has to wait!" Lin Tian remained unmoved, reiterating his stance. The Wang family had been very overbearing at the hospital the day before yesterday, Especially the old Mr. Wang! It really rubbed Lin Tian the wrong way. Despite being annoyed, if Mr. Wang and Wang Lei had shown some humility and spoken soft words to him at that time, he naturally wouldn''t have cared anymore. But the Wang family did not do so! Worst of all, Wang Lei actually sought out Zhu Ziqiang, planning to use his power to compel Lin Tian to treat the illness under the principal''s orders. Wang Lei''s actions had directly provoked Lin Tian''s Nidhogg! Lin Tian had made up his mind not to treat Wang Hong easily, determined to make the Wang family pay for their arrogance and pride! "How long do we have to wait? Or rather, what exactly do you want from the Wang family?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Shen Mengyi realized that further persuasion was futile and began to inquire instead. "That''s hard to say!" Lin Tian gave an evasive response. Seeing Shen Mengyi appearing somewhat dissatisfied, Lin Tian comforted her with a laugh, "Don''t worry, this disease won''t cause any harm to Wang Hong''s body for the time being!" "What if it''s delayed too long?" Shen Mengyi immediately picked up on the hidden meaning in Lin Tian''s words. "That will definitely cause harm!" Lin Tian said gravely, seriously adding, "If it''s delayed too long, it will damage the Vitality, causing very serious harm to the body, and no amount of money will be able to cure it!" "Alright, I got it!" Shen Mengyi nodded helplessly, sighing deeply, "I will relay your words to Wang Lei exactly as you said them!" Lin Tian just shrugged and didn''t say a word. "Heartbreaker, your girlfriend is getting anxious over there!" Shen Mengyi glanced at Bu Mengting waiting not far away, kicked Lin Tian in the leg, and turned to leave. ... Lin Tian scampered back to Bu Mengting''s side. No sooner had he approached Bu Mengting than she started pinching his waist, "You said there was nothing between you two?" "Ow, take it easy... there really is nothing between me and her!" Lin Tian quickly pleaded. "You think I''m a three-year-old? If there really was nothing, why did she kick you?" Bu Mengting pouted, clearly not convinced. Without a shred of embarrassment, Lin Tian defended shamelessly, "It''s true! She wanted me to treat Wang Lei''s sister and I didn''t agree, so she got mad and kicked me!" Bu Mengting had already heard about the situation between Lin Tian and Wang Lei from yesterday, and she also knew about Wang Hong''s illness. Hearing Lin Tian''s explanation now, she quickly let go of her grip. Bu Mengting hesitated for a moment, then said sympathetically, "Why don''t you just treat Wang Hong?" Chapter 238 The Indestructible Cockroach! "I mean, you are my wife! How come you are now siding with my enemy?" Lin Tian couldn''t help but chuckle wryly upon hearing Bu Mengting''s words. Women, always so quick to overflow with sympathy! Even for an enemy! "Nonsense!" Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian, pouted, and responded, "Wang Lei is Wang Lei, Wang Hong is Wang Hong! I just feel sympathy for Wang Hong." "But Wang Hong is Wang Lei''s sister!" Lin Tian countered. Bu Mengting proudly tilted her head up and sniffed, "So what if she''s his sister? The people who look down on you are from the Wang Family, the person who offended you is Wang Lei, what does that have to do with Wang Hong? Wang Hong is a patient, also a victim!" "Alright, you win!" Lin Tian laughed and nodded in agreement. "So, does that mean you agree to treat Wang Hong now?" A wave of joy immediately washed over Bu Mengting''s face. "Of course! My dear wife has spoken, I must agree!" Lin Tian nodded and quickly added, "But, we have to wait a bit longer." Bu Mengting, who was delighted, suddenly paused upon hearing the latter part of the statement. She hurriedly dropped her smile and glared at Lin Tian, asking indignantly, "What do you mean? If you agree to treat Wang Hong, why do we have to wait?" "This..." Lin Tian chuckled slyly, annoyingly saying, "The Wang Family''s people, who don''t trust me and prevent me from treating Wang Hong, are the ones who need to ask me now for her treatment. Otherwise, where do I put my pride?" Previously in front of Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian had spoken quite cryptically. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was like taking ninety-nine turns! But now, facing Bu Mengting, he didn''t have so many reservations, and this little ulterior motive didn''t need to be hidden anymore. Say it straight out! Bu Mengting instantly understood! Lin Tian was seizing the opportunity to make the Wang Family grovel! To this, she naturally raised both hands in approval. She certainly needed to reclaim her boyfriend''s pride! But thinking about Wang Hong''s illness, Bu Mengting couldn''t help feeling hesitant again as she worried, "Won''t Wang Hong''s illness cause harm to her body if it continues to be delayed?" Typical of women, always unable to cure their soft-heartedness! Of course, Lin Tian was pleased with this. It showed compassion! As a man, Lin Tian naturally hoped his woman would be compassionate and loving, not a cold, heartless beauty indifferent to right and wrong! "Not at all!" Lin Tian laughed and shook his head confidently, "Although I despise the faces of the Wang Family, I won''t joke about Wang Hong''s body! I''ll definitely cure her before her condition worsens and harms her body." "That puts my mind at ease!" Bu Mengting immediately breathed a sigh of relief. ****** In the next two days, Wang Lei visited Lin Tian twice, hoping Lin Tian would help his sister Wang Hong. These two times, Wang Lei was very sincere! Wang Lei''s attitude was very humble, more ordinary than ordinary people, with no trace of an arrogant rich young man anymore. Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire But Lin Tian still didn''t agree! And Wang Lei, unsurprisingly, got beaten up twice more! When kicking someone out like a dog, and now wanting to ask them back for help, heh, you naturally have to offer satisfactory conditions. In the blink of an eye, it was Friday. After the third class in the afternoon, Lin Tian called Bu Mengting, and they agreed on a meeting place, planning to take the school bus back to town together. Wang Lei was like a persistent ghost, seeking out Lin Tian again! Speaking of which, this guy was really, really resilient and had a strong ability to withstand beatings. He had come three times in three days and had been beaten up each time! But it seemed he felt no pain, or maybe he really cared about his sister Wang Hong, for he dared to come looking for trouble again. "Tell me, how many times has this been now?" Lin Tian asked with a smirk. "The fourth time!" Wang Lei answered honestly. Having already been beaten up three times previously, Wang Lei was now fully prepared to take a beating, adopting an attitude of resigned courage. He couldn''t help it; his family''s old man had forced him to come! "It''s already the fourth time, huh!" Lin Tian remarked, stroking his chin. Wang Lei silently looked at Lin Tian and said nothing. Lin Tian shook his head and said teasingly, "I mean, you''ve sought me out four times in three days, getting beaten each time. Do you really think you''re indestructible like a cockroach?" "If you don''t agree to treat my sister''s illness, I''ll keep coming until you agree to help her!" Wang Lei said determinedly. "Beating you up all the time isn''t fun! This time, I won''t hit you" Lin Tian said with a smile. Wang Lei first stared in surprise, then a flash of delight crossed his eyes, and he eagerly asked, "Does this mean you''ve agreed to treat my sister?" "Pfft, keep dreaming!" Lin Tian scoffed and sighed deeply, continuing somberly, "Beating you up all the time isn''t fun either! Go home. Even if you come a hundred more times, I won''t agree. Let the person who needs to come, come!" Having said that, Lin Tian left Wang Lei behind and boarded a minibus with Bu Mengting. Shortly after, several more people got on, and the minibus started. The minibus sped towards the city center, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting chatting and laughing. Soon, they brought up Wang Lei. Bu Mengting couldn''t help but try to persuade Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, it''s been three days, and you''ve already beaten that guy up three times. Surely, you''ve vented enough anger by now?" "That''s not enough, the time isn''t right yet!" Lin Tian said, laughing and shaking his head. "Not the right time? It''s been three days! When will it be the right time?" Bu Mengting asked with a wry smile, her face filled with helplessness. Lin Tian chuckled and said, "Well, of course, it''s when the right person comes to beg me!" "The right person? Who are you talking about?" Bu Mengting asked, puzzled. "Guess! It''s such an easy question, I believe you can guess!" Lin Tian teased. "Are you talking about Wang Lei''s grandfather?" Bu Mengting thought for about ten seconds before quickly coming up with the answer. "You truly are my clever little wife, spot on!" Lin Tian praised, flattering her. Bu Mengting smiled proudly, then her expression grew serious as she said, furrowing her brow, "You mean to have Wang Lei''s grandfather come to beg you? That''s not very nice to the old man, is it?" "There''s nothing wrong with it!" Lin Tian shrugged nonchalantly and replied dismissively, "Old men come in all types!" "An old man is an old man, what differences could there possibly be?" Bu Mengting asked, confused. Lin Tian nodded seriously and explained, "Of course there''s a difference! Some elders are easy-going and treat the younger generation with care, deserving respect and affection; but some elders take advantage of their age to bully others, which is extremely annoying." "This" Bu Mengting paused, thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "That makes sense! Those who take advantage of their age to cause trouble really are very annoy..." Clang! While Bu Mengting was speaking, the minibus suddenly jerked violently. Before Lin Tian could see what had happened, the driver''s anxious voice rang out, "The braking system is out of control! Everyone find something to hold on to..." Chapter 239 Ive Only Watched Videos for One Day! "Ah!" Upon hearing the driver''s anxious and urgent warning, a wave of fearful shrieks suddenly erupted in the carriage. Having the car go out of control is a very, very dangerous thing! If you''re lucky, it might result in a collision. Unluckily, it could even cause the vehicle to roll over. But whether it''s a collision or a rollover, it''s a nightmare for both the driver and passengers. Either dead or injured! At that moment, the out-of-control minivan was like a runaway wild horse, completely uncontrollable and hurtling across the road haphazardly. "What to do?" "Driver, can''t you brake?" "We''re doomed now!" The passengers in the vehicle had all turned pale with fright! The driver was even more terrified, as if he had lost his soul! The situation was very bad! The car couldn''t stop at all, and it happened to be rush hour after work. It was the peak traffic time, and a collision could lead to a series of accidents. "Lin Tian!" Bu Mengting clung to Lin Tian''s arm, her soul still unsettled. "No, we have to make the car stop!" Lin Tian pondered secretly, then signaled for Bu Mengting to let go of him and stood up, rushing directly toward the driver. Having just learned to drive online in the past two days, Lin Tian decided to give it a shot himself. It couldn''t be helped; this driver seemed very unreliable! Reaching the driver''s side, Lin Tian didn''t say a word and directly yanked the driver away, then sat down in the driver''s seat himself. The driver, suddenly pulled away, was shocked. Turning his head and realizing that Lin Tian was just a young kid, he couldn''t help but loudly complain, "Hey, what are you doing? Do you know how dangerous it is right now..." "Don''t shout!" Lin Tian roared without turning his head. Startled by Lin Tian''s formidable yell, the driver hurriedly shut up. Glancing at Lin Tian, the driver quickly found a place to hold on tight, thinking to himself, "Anyway, I''m completely powerless now. This guy is so arrogant, let him stir things up. Later, I''ll just put the blame on him!" "Watch out, we''re going to hit something!" Seeing the minivan about to crash into the rear of a bus, the driver couldn''t help but shout loudly. Hiss! Lin Tian suddenly turned the steering wheel to the left. The minivan closely skirted the tail of the bus, slipping into the gap in the left lane, only scraping off a bit of paint and leaving a shallow scratch. Just as they made it into the gap in the left lane, a large truck was coming head-on. "It''s over! We''re definitely done for this time!" The driver''s heartbeat accelerated drastically, and he suddenly felt weak, slumping down in the cabin. "It''s over!" "We''re going to crash!" "We''re done for!" Apart from Bu Mengting, everyone else also started screaming loudly. But the outcome surprised everyone! Lin Tian forcefully steered to the right, and the minivan''s front end almost grazed the front of the large truck as they passed each other. Find your next read at My Virtual Library Empire "Phew!" Seeing the minivan narrowly avoid a collision with the large truck, all the passengers in the vehicle instantly let out a long sigh of relief. But no one relaxed! The minivan was still out of control; only by stopping could the danger be resolved. "Brother, hang in there!" "Our lives are in your hands now!" "Hold on, we''re all counting on you!" By this time, everyone in the vehicle was fixated on Lin Tian. Everyone had placed their hopes on Lin Tian, loudly cheering him on, hoping he could get them safely through the danger. And Lin Tian did not disappoint everyone! The minivan''s speed was unabated, yet it moved like a fish in water, weaving through the congested traffic, dodging and threading its way through. Each time, Lin Tian managed to narrowly avoid collision dangers. Several times, everyone thought for sure they were going to crash, but under his driving, they merely brushed past danger. Lin Tian maneuvered the minivan, continuing forward in tense excitement for three to four hundred meters. Finally, about ten meters ahead, there appeared a construction site next to the road with a mound of sand piled up like a small hill. "Phew!" Seeing the mound of sand, Lin Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Without a doubt, this was a good place to stop! Without thinking, Lin Tian turned the steering wheel sharply, driving the minivan toward the mound of sand. Thud! The minivan plunged into the sand. Shortly after, due to the overload, the engine automatically shut down. "We''re finally safe!" Lin Tian exhaled, turned around, and flashed a smile at Bu Mengting, who sat on the seat stunned. "Lin Tian, you scared me to death just now!" Bu Mengting immediately rushed over and hugged Lin Tian. Lin Tian chuckled and patted her back, "Silly girl, what''s there to be afraid of? I''m here, I won''t let anything happen to you!" "Yes!" Bu Mengting nodded her head and followed Lin Tian out of the car. All the passengers in the vehicle also disembarked one after another. "Young man, your driving skills are incredible!" No sooner had they gotten out of the car than the minivan''s driver approached Lin Tian, excitedly praising him. "Hehe, not too bad!" Lin Tian said with a humble laugh. Though he sounded modest, there was an undeniable pride hidden in his smile. He had only learned how to drive online for two days, and today was his first actual practice. Astonishingly, he resolved the van''s uncontrollability. This could definitely be described as a miracle! "You are really amazing!" the van driver said, shaking his head and smiling, "You saw how dangerous the situation was just now. If it weren''t for you, we all would have been in great danger today!" Before Lin Tian could respond, the driver curiously asked, "By the way, with your driving skills so formidable, you must be a professional racer, right?" "A professional racer?" Lin Tian paused, then shook his head, "No! I just watched some videos online for a day, and today is my first time driving" "What? You only watched videos for one day?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the driver''s jaw dropped, his eyes widening in amazement. The other passengers were also stunned by Lin Tian''s answer! Just from watching videos online for one day! Today was his first time driving! Isn''t that incredible? Even a veteran driver with over a decade or two of experience might not have managed to come out unscathed in today''s situation. Lin Tian could see the shock in everyone''s eyes, which was mixed with some disbelief. He wasn''t surprised at this reaction. Touching his nose, he laughed and said, "It''s true! I just downloaded some videos the day before yesterday and spent the whole day yesterday watching them" As Lin Tian reaffirmed this, without the slightest hint of deception, the crowd''s look toward Lin Tian was filled with even more shock and a bit of admiration, as if they were looking at a once-in-a-lifetime genius. "That''s just incredible!" "There really are geniuses in this world!" "I want to hit a wall!" After a burst of praise, everyone began to thank Lin Tian profusely. They had all clearly seen how the van driver reacted when the van lost control. It was extremely poor! If Lin Tian hadn''t taken decisive action and snatched the steering wheel from the driver''s hands, none of them would necessarily be standing here safely now. Of course, no one blamed the driver! After all, facing a runaway vehicle, no one could guarantee they could keep everyone safe; they could only do their best. But Lin Tian did it! This was like saving their lives, and they naturally wanted to express their gratitude! "Brother, thank you just now!" "Thank you so much, brother! If it weren''t for you, I really don''t know what would have happened!" "Thanks, Brother! I''m Xu Haifeng, the Vice-President of the student council at our school! If you ever need anything at school, just mention my name, and it will be taken care of!" "My name is Liu Mang! No nonsense! My mom is the deputy director of our city''s health bureau, if you need anything, just call me, brother!" In the midst of these verbose thank-yous, a few oddballs suddenly popped up! Is this gratitude or are they showing off? Lin Tian found it amusing but didn''t mind! He understood that they weren''t trying to show off, they just felt that mere words of thanks were too hollow, and planned to repay him with real actions in the future. So, he noted down their phone numbers with a smile. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s good to have more friends; you never know when they might come in handy. After expressing their thanks, everyone gradually left. Lin Tian, though enjoying the compliments and gratitude, feeling quite proud, did not linger long, and quickly left with Bu Mengting by taxi. "Lin Tian, did you really only watch videos online for one day?" On the taxi, Bu Mengting couldn''t help but ask Lin Tian about his video learning experience. "Of course!" Lin Tian replied with an air of pride. "I don''t believe it!" Bu Mengting pouted and huffed, "Driving isn''t like studying, it requires actual hands-on practice, how could you be so good on your first try!" "I''m a genius, and a genius is definitely not the same as an ordinary person!" In front of his girlfriend, Lin Tian never hid his awesomeness. "Praising yourself? You really are shameless!" "I''m just stating the facts!" Chatting and laughing, they eventually arrived at the entrance of their residential community. The two got out of the taxi, and Lin Tian paid the fare. Lin Tian went to his own home, Bu Mengting went to her uncle''s house. When Lin Tian got home, he walked around and found no one was there. "Handling that out-of-control van so smoothly today, I must have reached the required driving skills. I should find time to enroll in driving school!" Feeling bored alone, Lin Tian thought about getting his driving license. While mumbling about enrolling in a driving school, Lin Tian suddenly felt a bit silly. He knew Director Zhong! This could totally be a matter for Director Zhong. It would be resolved in minutes, so why foolishly run off to enroll at a driving school? That''s just making trouble for myself! "Director Zhong, I have something I want to ask you" Having made up his mind, Lin Tian called Director Zhong and explained the situation. "Oh, just handling the driving license? That''s simple!" Upon hearing him out, Director Zhong immediately agreed without hesitation, cheerfully saying, "Wait a moment, I''ll call Xiao Wu to get in touch with you. You just prepare the necessary documents and materials!" After hanging up, Lin Tian secretly sighed, "Indeed, it''s good to know people!" After sorting out the driving license matter, Lin Tian went to find Bu Mengting next door. Lin Tian peeked into her house using Clairvoyance and found it was empty. Planning to give Bu Mengting a "surprise" and scare her a bit, Lin Tian didn''t knock, quietly opened the door, and stealthily made his way in. Chapter 240 Isnt This Playing Dirty? After Lin Tian sneaked into the house, he looked around stealthily and, seeing no one, heard the sound of water flowing from the direction of the bathroom. "Whoosh whoosh whoosh..." Hearing the sound of the water, Lin Tian instantly realized what was happening. Mengting was taking a shower! Although Lin Tian had been with Mengting for a while, he had never seen her showering, let alone shared a romantic bath with her. Today was such a good opportunity! Without a second thought, Lin Tian made up his mind. Think it, do it! Lin Tian reached out, twisted the doorknob, and found it surprisingly unlocked. Click! A soft sound, and the bathroom door opened. "Who?" Mengting was startled, quickly grabbed a towel to cover her bare body, and backed away while loudly asking. "Don''t be afraid, it''s me!" Lin Tian chuckled. Previously, because she was nervous and focused on covering her body, Mengting hadn''t looked closely. Now, hearing his voice, Mengting realized that it was Lin Tian standing at the doorway. Even though the couple had already broken those boundaries and were very familiar with each other''s bodies, Mengting had never been in this situation before. This made Mengting both shy and nervous! Clutching her towel, Mengting covered herself up tightly and glared at Lin Tian, spat out, "You big pervert! What are you doing here?" "Me? I came to give you a surprise!" Lin Tian grinned, leaning on the door frame, but not hurrying to enter. "What surprise? I think you''re just up to no good!" Mengting huffed, then curiously asked, "Strange! Wasn''t the outside door locked? How did you get in?" "Speaking of which, the front door wasn''t locked at all!" Lin Tian said emphatically. "It wasn''t locked? But I clearly remember locking it!" Mengting said, puzzled. "Then how do you think I got in?" Lin Tian pursed his lips, "Lucky it was me. If it had been some bad guy sneaking in, you would be unlucky!" "I think you are that bad guy?" Mengting''s face turned red, and she rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. "Hehe, I''m already here, so let''s do it together!" Lin Tian grinned mischievously, not caring whether Mengting agreed or not, he started undressing. "Don''t!" Mengting quickly cried out to stop him. "What? Still shy?" Lin Tian teased, winking at Mengting, "With our relationship, do we really need to be shy?" "No! Xiaomeng just got out of school, and she might be back soon. It wouldn''t be good if she saw us!" Mengting hurriedly explained. "Relax!" Lin Tian laughed, unconcerned, "I''m not doing anything else, just taking a quick shower together... it won''t take long..." Click, click! Just then, the sound of the door unlocking suddenly came from outside. Could it really be such a coincidence? Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat. "Someone''s back!" Lin Tian quickly whispered to Mengting, clumsily putting back on the T-shirt he had just taken off. While putting on his clothes, he hurriedly dashed into the living room. Slap! He plopped down on the sofa. After sitting down, Lin Tian crossed his legs, reached over to the coffee table for an apple from the fruit bowl, and started peeling it as if nothing was wrong. Click! With a soft sound, the door opened. Li Xiaomeng walked in listlessly. Continue your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire Sneaking a glance at Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian couldn''t help but smirk bitterly to himself, muttering, "Speak of the devil, and he shall appear!" "Xiaomeng, got out of school?" Lin Tian greeted Li Xiaomeng proactively. "Brother-in-law!" Hearing the voice, Li Xiaomeng noticed Lin Tian sitting on the sofa and asked in confusion, "What are you doing at my house? Where''s my cousin?" Before Lin Tian could answer, Li Xiaomeng started looking around. Then, she heard the water running from the bathroom. Li Xiaomeng immediately understood, nodded with a giggle, and said, "I was wondering why you were sitting alone in the living room. My cousin is taking a shower..." As Li Xiaomeng spoke, Lin Tian sneakily glanced towards the bathroom. That glance immediately made Lin Tian feel awkward. The bathroom door wasn''t closed! Really not closed! Previously, when he heard the door open outside, he had instinctively rushed back to the living room. In his haste, he naturally forgot to close the bathroom door. And Mengting, probably too tense as well, had also forgotten about it. Anyway, the bathroom door wasn''t closed! At this moment, Lin Tian felt both embarrassed and anxious. "Xiaomeng, feeling thirsty? Have an apple!" In a rush, Lin Tian hurriedly handed over a half-peeled apple to Li Xiaomeng, hoping to divert her attention. However, Li Xiaomeng completely ignored him, just staring fixedly in the direction of the bathroom. Seeing this, Lin Tian silently withdrew his hand. He knew that what he had feared had happened! Li Xiaomeng had discovered it! "What''s going on? Why is the bathroom door not closed?" Li Xiaomeng said, then turned her head and looked at Lin Tian with a "murderous" expression. Lin Tian''s eyes rolled swiftly, and he immediately calmed down. Smiling at Li Xiaomeng, he explained, "Mengting had just forgotten to bring a change of clothes, I was helping her fetch them... probably forgot to close the door!" Slam! Lin Tian had just finished speaking when the bathroom door closed. Bu Mengting closed it! Li Xiaomeng glanced in the direction of the bathroom, turned her head back, and her gaze fell on Lin Tian''s face again as she snorted, "I think you need some disciplining, huh?" "What''s up? Xiaomeng? Who made you unhappy again?" Lin Tian said, somewhat guiltily. "Don''t you know?" Li Xiaomeng looked down condescendingly at Lin Tian sitting on the sofa, her expression one of "you can''t fool me." "How would I know! Tell me, Xiaomeng, you''re not suggesting the person who upset you is me, are you?" Lin Tian pretended to be calm and joked with a smile. "It is you!" Li Xiaomeng haughtily tilted her chin up. Pointing towards the bathroom, Li Xiaomeng pouted and said, "Do you think I''m a child? That easy to fool? I know all about what you were just doing!" Hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, Lin Tian was at a loss for words. Isn''t thirteen still a child? Lin Tian raised his hand and touched his nose, feigning ignorance, "What were we doing just now? Oh, you mean me bringing clothes to Mengting?" Slap! Li Xiaomeng directly kicked Lin Tian on the shin. Withdrawing her leg, Lin Xiaomeng stood with her hands on her hips and snorted coldly, "Still pretending! It''s been a few days since I last disciplined you, and now you dare to lie right to my face?" "I..." Lin Tian was about to adamantly deny everything when Li Xiaomeng tilted her chin up authoritatively and said, "Unless you want me to tell my parents, uncle Lin, and aunt Shi about this, you know what to do!" Frustrating! Dealing with this clever and peculiar girl really was headache-inducing! Lin Tian internally sighed helplessly! He shook his head and sighed, looking at Li Xiaomeng with hopeful eyes, "I''ll buy you two thousand bags of chips if you keep my secret! How about that?" "Two thousand bags of chips are too cheap! You have to agree to two conditions!" Li Xiaomeng shook her head, waving two fair fingers. "Alright, go ahead," Lin Tian said somewhat helplessly. "First: buy me two thousand, no, three thousand bags of chips!" Li Xiaomeng''s gaze locked onto Lin Tian''s eyes. "No problem!" Lin Tian nodded without hesitation. Buying two thousand bags of chips was the kind of childish demand he had acceded to many times under Li Xiaomeng''s "threats," so he was already used to it. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was no big deal for him! After all, he wasn''t short on money! "Second: teach me the magic to change into a blossoming peach tree!" Hearing this demand, Lin Tian instantly felt a headache. Creating a peach blossom was the effect of Time Powder! There was nothing to teach! And to obtain Time Powder, each use cost him a Supernatural Point! For him, Supernatural Points were extremely precious, and he could only acquire them by completing tasks from the system involving beauties. He didn''t want to waste them carelessly! "I can agree to anything else, but this peach blossom thing, I really can''t teach you!" Lin Tian said with a wry smile, shaking his head. "Why?" Li Xiaomeng asked curiously. Lin Tian straightened up, looking very serious as he bluffed, "Because it''s not actually magic, but a Superpower... um, it''s like the Devil Fruits in ''One Piece,'' only one person can possess it. You get it?" "I see!" Li Xiaomeng nodded in understanding, her eyes rolling around playfully before she said, "Well then, I''ll change my condition!" "Good, go ahead!" Seeing Li Xiaomeng was very straightforward, Lin Tian heaved a sigh of relief. Li Xiaomeng giggled, winking as she said, "Then my second condition will be... that you agree to two more conditions!" "Ah? Isn''t that cheating?" Lin Tian immediately widened his eyes. "I see, you need more discipline, right?" Li Xiaomeng waved her little fist, pouting, "I asked you to teach me the magic of changing into a peach blossom because you couldn''t do it! Now you change the condition and claim I''m cheating, aren''t you going back on your word?" Lin Tian looked at Li Xiaomeng with a wry smile, his face full of frustration. This was definitely an endless loop! Could he agree to it? Chapter 241 Too much! "Decided yet? Do you want me to teach you the magic of turning into a peach blossom, or are you going to agree to two more conditions?" Seeing Lin Tian''s distressed look, Li Xiaomeng asked with a mischievous grin. Such harsh conditions, Lin Tian of course wouldn''t agree! If he really agreed, he would surely be eaten alive by this little girl in the future, endlessly threatened by her! He couldn''t agree, not even if his life depended on it! His eyes darting around, Lin Tian quickly came up with an idea. Flashing Li Xiaomeng a smile, he slowly began, "I have a proposal! Although I can''t teach you how to turn into a peach blossom, I can help you transform once when you need it. How does that sound?" "That sounds like a good suggestion!" Li Xiaomeng earnestly agreed, then quickly changed her tone, "But once is too little, at least a hundred times!" At least a hundred times? Upon hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, Lin Tian almost crashed headfirst onto the sofa! Did she think she was picking cabbages on the street? Transforming once costs one Supernatural Point! A hundred times? He would go insane! Lin Tian, without even thinking, immediately shook his head and refused, "No way! I can only help you transform into a peach blossom once!" "Then fifty times!" Li Xiaomeng bargained, cutting it straight in half. "Only once!" Lin Tian gave no ground. "Twenty times!" "Once!" "Ten times!" "Once!" "Five times!" "Once!" Slap! Li Xiaomeng slammed her hand down on the coffee table. Lin Tian was startled, nearly biting his tongue, and looked at Li Xiaomeng puzzled, "What''s wrong with you? Why are you hitting the coffee table for no reason?" "I''ve dropped from a hundred to five times, and you haven''t budged an inch!" Li Xiaomeng stood hands on hips, glaring down at Lin Tian, "Who bargains like this?" Uh... it seemed a bit too much! But Supernatural Points are so precious, they really can''t be wasted rashly! Just give in a little bit, only a bit! Lin Tian looked at Li Xiaomeng, hesitated for a moment, and painfully said, "At most twice! If you don''t agree, you can go tell your parents about it!" Only twice? Though miserably few, it would barely do! S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Li Xiaomeng hesitated, saw Lin Tian''s "we might as well break up" demeanor, and nodded in agreement, "Well... okay! Two times then! I''m going back to my room to put away my backpack!" Having said that, Li Xiaomeng bounced back to her room. Accidentally, she had extorted two Supernatural Points from him! Two Supernatural Points, oh! This is really an everlasting regret from a single misstep! Watching Li Xiaomeng leave happily, Lin Tian''s face was full of bitterness as he thought to himself, "Looks like I''ll have to be more careful with this little girl from now on!" ****** The next day was the weekend, but Lin Tian didn''t sleep in. Days ago, he had already made plans with Bu Mengting and He Qianqian to go to the zoo together today. At seven in the morning, Lin Tian woke up. He lay in bed, didn''t even bother to dress, and reached for his smartphone on the bedside table to call He Qianqian. "Hey, Qianqian, are you up yet?" "Not yet..." a lazy voice came through the phone. "Still sleeping? Come on, get up! Didn''t we agree the day before yesterday to go to the zoo today, have you forgotten?" Lin Tian giggled. "Of course I remember, I just wanted to sleep a bit more," after a few words, He Qianqian woke up a bit and joked, "You know, beauty is created in sleep!" Beauty is created in sleep! Huh? Why does that sound a bit off? Lin Tian laughed and said, "That might be true for others! My Qianqian doesn''t need it because I have Anti-aging Water, which works a million times better than sleep!" "That''s also true! But, I still want to sleep a bit more!" "Yo, do you want me to enforce the family law then?" "What family law! You little pervert, always thinking unhealthy thoughts!" an annoyed coo came from He Qianqian over the phone. "A man''s not bad, a woman won''t love him!" Lin Tian cheekily teased. "You''re just a little man!" He Qianqian laughed, emphasizing the "little man" part. "Heh heh, small or not, you know the truth!" Lin Tian cheekily countered, and before He Qianqian could say anything else, he added, "Let''s not talk about this! Get up quickly, Mengting and I will come over and we''ll have breakfast together!" After hanging up on He Qianqian, Lin Tian made a call to Bu Mengting. As soon as the call connected, Lin Tian enthusiastically said, "Mengting, my little wife, are you up? If you''re not, I might have to enforce the family la-..." Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire "Keep it down, Li Xiaomeng is right next to me!" What was intended to be a series of sweet nothings was abruptly cut short by Bu Mengting, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, forcing Lin Tian to swallow his words back down. "Oh, then hurry up and get out of bed. We''ll go back and find Qianqian and have breakfast together!" After stating the purpose of the call plainly, Lin Tian hung up. He put down his phone and got out of bed to wash up. Five minutes later, Lin Tian had finished washing up and sat waiting in the living room. After waiting for seven or eight minutes, Bu Mengting sent a text message. Lin Tian hurriedly got up and quickly went to open the door. Bu Mengting stood charmingly at the doorstep. Lin Tian casually locked the door and cautiously looked across, curiously asking, "Aren''t you and Xiaomeng not in the same room? How come she''s by your side?" "Last night, she insisted on chatting with me. While talking, she fell asleep in my room!" Bu Mengting explained with a smile. "I didn''t wake her up when I called you just now, did I?" "No. She''s heavy on morning drowsiness; she''s sleeping sweetly right now!" Bu Mengting shook her head. "Then I''m relieved!" Lin Tian immediately breathed a sigh of relief. After being hassled by Li Xiaomeng yesterday, he was somewhat fearful of the girl now. Today, he had planned to spend a three-person world with Bu Mengting and He Qianqian and really did not want a third wheel hanging around. ... Around 7:40, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting arrived at the morning market near City No. 2 School. He Qianqian had arrived a bit earlier than the two of them. Even though it was the weekend, at this time, the place was crowded with people having breakfast, with nearly every stand filled with customers. With so many people, seats were hard to come by. Being just a step slow meant losing a seat to someone else, and then you''d have to wait. Lin Tian and his friends waited a moment and finally spotted an available spot. The trio quickly sat down. Bu Mengting on the left, He Qianqian on the right, Lin Tian sat in the middle. After ordering breakfast, the three of them started to eat. First, Bu Mengting affectionately handed Lin Tian a bun, followed by He Qianqian tenderly peeling an egg for him, their affections clear for all to see. Soon, Lin Tian began to feel uncomfortablethe stares of everyone around him, almost like flashlights, were shooting towards him in an instant. Some were envious, some jealous, and others contemptuous! "He''s so plain-looking!" "Ah, two flowers stuck in cow dung!" "What a pity!" The murmur of voices, neither too loud nor too soft, made no effort to avoid Lin Tian. Lin Tian immediately realized he had incited public anger! With his ordinary looks and medium height of only 176 cm, he was nothing special. Yet he was with two stunning beauties, literally with one on each arm! A blatant show-off! Lin Tian scornfully curled his lips, muttering to himself, "Cut! My charm is something you lot couldn''t understand. Just go on being jealous. I''ll pretend I saw nothing!" As he turned his head casually, Lin Tian suddenly noticed something unusual. A refined-looking man was quietly reaching his hand into the purse of a woman who obviously looked like a city office worker, unaware of his actions. This man was a thief! Lin Tian immediately reacted and was about to stand up to intervene. "Miss, watch your bag!" Suddenly, a bespectacled youth dashed forward before Lin Tian, standing out to warn the woman. As he spoke, the bespectacled youth turned to the refined man, the thief, and snorted coldly, "Stealing in broad daylight?" At that moment, the thief was holding an iPhone, clearly having just stolen it and not yet hidden away. "Ah? My phone!" The woman, seeing her phone, paused for a moment and swiftly snatched it back from the thief''s hand. The thief remained incredibly calm, without any sign of nervousness. With an "unexpected" expression, the thief, looking at the bespectacled youth, "smiled wryly" and said, "Stealing? How could that be! I just found this phone on the ground..." "Nonsense!" The bespectacled youth abruptly cut the thief off. Pointing at the victim, the bespectacled youth declared confidently, "I clearly saw your hand going into this lady''s purse!" "Young man, you must be seeing things! I was by the side all along; this brother really did find it on the ground!" A woman in her thirties spoke up to defend the thief. "Yeah! Young man, you just want to impress this lady by fabricating some theft story, right?" Another man, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight, jumped out. "Ah, the moral decay these days! To woo a girl, he actually falsely accuses someone of theft!" A third person chimed in to criticize. No doubt, these people were all in it together! But these individuals jumping out first to publicly distort the truth and falsely accuse the bespectacled youth, had effectively embarrassed and discredited a well-meaning young man. Seeing the bespectacled youth turning red and unable to speak, those unaware bystanders immediately began murmuring. "It''s so shameful, falsely accusing someone!" "Yes, completely shameless! And here I thought he was a good person at first!" "Chasing a girl doesn''t need to go to such lengths!" "That''s too much!" Realizing his good intentions were misunderstood by everyone, the bespectacled youth became frantic, his voice rising as he argued, "You''re talking nonsense! This phone was definitely stolen by him; I saw him put his hand into this lady''s purse." He pointed at the girl and continued, "If you don''t believe it, you can come and check this lady''s purse; the zipper was clearly opened..." Chapter 242 Really Asking for a Beating! "Are you ever fucking done!" Without waiting for the bespectacled young man to finish, the thief suddenly erupted, loudly interrupting him, while his fist swung toward him. Smack! The thief''s fist landed heavily on the bespectacled young man''s face. The bespectacled young man''s body swayed; he stumbled and took three or four steps back, barely stabilizing himself. That punch was really fierce! Clasping his face, the bespectacled young man looked at the thief in disbelief and stuttered, "You dare hit me? You steal and yet dare to lay hands on someone?" "I think you''re asking for it!" Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire The thief swung his hand again, giving the bespectacled young man another hard punch. Smack! This punch landed on the bespectacled young man''s nose! Spurt! Two streams of blood slowly flowed down from the bespectacled young man''s nostrils. Glaring at the bespectacled young man, the thief''s face filled with "rage" as he snorted, "Just to curry favor with others, you repeatedly frame me. Don''t you have any shame?" "So shameless!" "Exposed and still desperately framing!" "Exactly, aren''t you embarrassed?" A series of disdainful accusations echoed around, all directing their arrows at the bespectacled young man. Needless to say, those loudest voices definitely belonged to the thief''s accomplices! Of course, there were also some spectators who, misled by the thief and his accomplices, cast disapproving and contemptuous glances at the bespectacled young man. "Who is really shameless? Who lacks any sense of decency?" the bespectacled young man glared at the thief, his chest heaving dramatically, practically steaming with rage. Kindly catching a thief, yet ending up as the target of public accusation! Is there no justice? Is there? The anger in the bespectacled young man''s heart surged rapidly! At this moment, he also fully realized that most of those speaking out were definitely accomplices of the thief. They smeared him deliberately to help the thief clear his name! The bespectacled young man, wiping a smear of blood from his nose, pointed at the thief and then swiped at a few who were shouting the loudest and yelled, "Don''t you think I know? You''re all in cahoots! All thieves!" Silence! Everything around fell quiet! So quiet, you could almost hear the pounding of everyone''s hearts! Not everyone is so easily fooled! In fact, when the thief first started to explain, many had already seen through the truth, understanding that what the bespectacled young man said was real. Yet, no one was willing to stand up and speak for the bespectacled young man. It''s not my fight, hang me out to dry! Especially after seeing a few people immediately jump out in support of the thief, several who were originally planning to come forward and vouch for the bespectacled young man also instantly backed down. They''re just ordinary people, no one is willing to endure the vengeance of the thief''s gang! Nor can anyone withstand it! At this moment, seeing that the bespectacled young man did not back down and publicly pointed out those defending voices as also being thieves, many secretly sweated for him. "Such an honest man!" "Just lacks social experience, too straightforward!" "Such a pity!" The thief and his accomplices couldn''t hear the thoughts of the crowd, but the bespectacled young man''s accusations effectively stripped them bare. Instantly, their faces changed! Angry! "Are you fucking tired of living? I speak some harsh truths and you dare frame me too?" The 27- or 28-year-old man cursed angrily and charged at the bespectacled young man. Smack! The man kicked the bespectacled young man hard. Thump! The bespectacled young man fell onto his buttocks on the ground, covering his stomach with his left hand, pointing at the man who kicked him with his right hand, his mouth trembling, unable to utter a word. "You accuse me of being a thief over and over again, if I don''t beat the shit out of you, I''m no man!" The thief cursed as he joined in, kicking and punching the bespectacled young man. No one around dared to make a sound to stop the beating of the bespectacled young man by the thief and his accomplice. Even the girl whose things were stolen didn''t dare to speak! She just stood there, pale-faced, biting her lips, too afraid to move, watching the bespectacled young man getting beaten. "Qianqian, call the police!" Seeing the bespectacled young man being beaten by the thief and his accomplice, Lin Tian couldn''t sit still any longer, turned his head and whispered to He Qianqian. After speaking, Lin Tian casually picked up a bun and smashed it forcefully at the thief. Smack! The bun hit the thief right on the nose. The thief staggered! He never expected someone would dare to throw something at him! Feeling two streams of warmth flowing from his nostrils, he reached out to touch it, and his half-palm was immediately stained red with blood. "Which motherfucker isn''t afraid to die? Who dares to throw something at me? Come out here right now!" The thief instantly flew into a rage, his sinister gaze searching through the crowd. And the accomplice who had been helping the thief beat the bespectacled young man also stopped. The two stood together, arrogantly surveying the crowd around them. "It''s me!" With a calm response, Lin Tian pushed through the onlookers and went straight up to the thief, his gaze icy as he stared at the two men. The crowd around who were just watching were amazed! No one expected that under these circumstances, someone would dare to stand up for the bespectacled young man and dare to throw something at the thief. All eyes on Lin Tian were filled with shock. But Lin Tian, as if nothing had happened, ignored the surprise and awe of the crowd, his gaze coldly fixed on the thief and a few of his accomplices. "Dare to throw something at me? Are you fucking tired of living?" As the thief cursed loudly, he lunged directly at Lin Tian. Lin Tian didn''t say a word, he just raised his hand and slapped him. Smack! The slap landed heavily on the thief''s face! The thief spun like a top, made two full turns, and fell on his butt. Covering his painfully smacked cheek, the thief looked at Lin Tian in disbelief, and exclaimed, "You... you dared to hit me?" "Being a thief is already annoying enough, and you curse like a sailor, you really deserved a beating!" Lin Tian glanced at the dazed thief and coldly dropped a remark. After speaking, Lin Tian turned his head and looked towards the thief''s accomplice. The accomplice couldn''t help but take a step back, looking at Lin Tian with a fierce but nervous expression and said, "What do you want to do? This has nothing to do with you, you better not..." "''Better not'' my ass! Maintaining social harmony is everyone''s responsibility!" Lin Tian scoffed disdainfully and suddenly shot a kick. Smack! Lin Tian kicked the accomplice in the stomach. Thump! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The accomplice flew backward, crashing heavily three meters away. Lin Tian didn''t pay any more attention to the accomplice, his gaze sweeping through the crowd and landing on two other people who were supporting the thief, he scoffed, "Just because you outnumber others, you think you can twist the truth and falsely accuse people?" Lin Tian''s gaze was like two cold, gleaming swords, chilling to the bone. The two men hiding in the crowd unconsciously lowered their heads. They said nothing and quietly moved backward. "Trying to run now? In your dreams!" Lin Tian sneered, and his body suddenly burst into action, dashing swiftly into the crowd. Chapter 243 There are conditions! "Sanpao, stop lying there! Run!" Seeing Lin Tian charging towards the crowd to capture two other accomplices hidden among them, Heipi quickly called out to the one Lin Tian had kicked away. "Right, we need to run!" Sanpao was stunned for a moment before he held his belly, struggling to get up and prepare to flee. Today was a complete disaster! At the moment, preserving oneself was the most critical; escaping was paramount, and having someone to report back to the boss was essential. We must run! Having been in the game for several years, Sanpao understood this principle clearly. From the corner of his eye, Lin Tian noticed the movement of Heipi and Sanpao, and seeing their apparent intention to escape, he couldn''t help but sneer secretly. Just now, framing a good guy, hitting people so fiercely, so arrogantly! Now that the situation looks grim, they think of running? Too late! Lin Tian''s rush towards the crowd paused slightly, and he turned his head sharply and shouted fiercely, "Whoever dares to run, I will break his hands on the spot!" What''s most important to a thief? Naturally, it''s their hands! Every thief practices skills with their hands. If someone''s hands are crippled, even if the wounds heal, the agility will definitely not be as good as before, making it hard to continue in this line of work. Thinking about his future, Sanpao hesitated for a moment, then dared not make any sudden moves. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Heipi, however, turned a deaf ear to Lin Tian''s threat. Seeing Sanpao stop in his tracks again, Heipi was taken aback and once again urged him, "Sanpao, what are you dazing for? Run quick!" Having said that, Heipi dashed towards the crowd. In the opposite direction to Lin Tian! "Unaware of imminent death!" Seeing Heipi ignore his words and even attempting to escape, Lin Tian scoffed coldly, but his pace quickened. Whoosh! Lin Tian suddenly reached out his hand and grabbed one of Heipi''s accomplices. Turning his head to look at Heipi rushing towards the edge of the crowd, a slight smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face as he forcefully exerted pressure with his hand! He forcibly flung Heipi''s accomplice he''d just grabbed toward Heipi himself. Whoosh! The guy flew over the heads of the crowd like a human cannonball. Then, he crashed into Heipi''s back. Thud! The two men fell heavily to the ground. It was a hard fall, leaving them both dazed and confused. Especially Heipi, who was already hit hard enough, fell with his accomplice on top of him, almost causing him to pass out from the pain. "Dared to ignore my words, truly begging for death!" Lin Tian scoffed coldly and turned around, charging in another direction. Thud! Within three seconds, another figure was thrown into the crowd. Lin Tian walked slowly into the crowd, his face stern as he came up to Heipi, sneering, "You just said you wanted to run? Why aren''t you running now?" Having finished speaking, Lin Tian then stomped toward Heipi''s left hand. Crack! The sound of bone breaking echoed. "Ah!" A second later, Heipi let out a scream as distressing as the slaughter of a pig. Without a doubt, his left hand was thoroughly crippled by Lin Tian! But Lin Tian did not stop there; he raised his foot again. Crack! Another sound of breaking bone. Read latest stories on My Virtual Library Empire "Ah!" Heipi let out another agonizing scream and then fainted. Needless to say, his right hand was also ruined! Gazing at the fainted Heipi, Lin Tian withdrew his foot, pursed his lips, and said, "I said before, whoever dares to run, I will cripple his hands! Since you took my words as wind past your ears, you must pay the price!" So domineering! The crowd around, watching the drama unfold, were all stunned by Lin Tian. Despite Lin Tian''s actions being somewhat cruel, not a single person felt sympathy for Heipi; in fact, everyone felt an inward cheer for Lin Tian. Unable to be heroes themselves, they yearned for someone who could step up! This is human nature! Under the admiring gazes of the crowd, Lin Tian walked briskly over and helped up the bespectacled young man who had been beaten up by Heipi and Sanpao earlier. "Thank you! Thank you so much!" Upon rising, the bespectacled young man quickly expressed his gratitude to Lin Tian. "No need for thanks! Maintaining social harmony is everyone''s responsibility!" Lin Tian said cheerfully with a wave, maintaining an unconcerned demeanor. At that moment, the girl who had been robbed approached. Clearly, she came over to thank them! "Thank you so much for just now!" The girl looked at Lin Tian and the bespectacled young man, her face filled with gratitude. "Don''t mention it! It was a small effort!" Lin Tian chuckled and accepted graciously. The girl turned to the bespectacled young man again, bowing deeply and apologetically saying, "I''m so sorry you got hit because of me! I was actually about to stand up and explain the situation, but seeing that the thief had accomplices, and they were so fierce, I just..." "No need to explain, I understand!" The bespectacled young man wiped his nosebleed, smiling, "As a girl, standing up wouldn''t have helped much. If those bad guys had targeted you because of it, you would have had more trouble later!" The girl, struck by the accuracy of the young man''s thoughts, shyly nodded. After a slight pause, the girl, with a blushing face, said, "Anyway, thank you! Also, I''ll take care of all your medical expenses!" "No need! It''s just a nosebleed, a minor injury, it''s nothing serious!" the bespectacled young man dismissively waved his hand. "How can that be? The kick you took earlier was not light; it''s still better to go to the hospital for a check-up!" the girl insisted. "It really is just a minor injury, no need for a hospital!" "You must go!" "No need!" "You must!" Watching the bespectacled young man and the girl''s "sweet talk," Lin Tian suddenly felt a bit exasperated. Is this what looking into each other''s eyes looks like? Does it have to be this fast? "Humph! Don''t be so smug, you''ll see what''s coming for you!" the lone woman among the thief''s accomplices suddenly snorted coldly. Lin Tian immediately snapped back to reality and turned his head. Glaring at the woman, Lin Tian coldly said, "What? Think I wouldn''t dare to hit you because you''re a woman? Let me tell you, I even frighten myself when I get angry!" Intimidated by Lin Tian''s fierce gaze, the woman unconsciously grew a bit fearful. She shrank back and dared not say another word! "Ouch!" Just then, the black-skinned thief, whose hands had been disabled by Lin Tian, weakly cried out as he gradually regained consciousness. He glanced at his twisted hands and his eyes nearly spewed fire. With his hands disabled, his life was essentially ruined! Furiously glowering at Lin Tian, the black-skinned thief shouted as if he were mad, "Bastard, you disabled my hands! Just wait and see, someone will teach you a lesson soon, and you''ll know what happens when you offend us..." "Someone will teach me a lesson soon? It looks like you still have other accomplices," Lin Tian said, pausing slightly and looking at the black-skinned thief with an almost smiling gaze. Suddenly, Lin Tian remembered a news story he had seen a few days ago. He instantly realized! The people like the black-skinned thief were the members of that brazen gang of thieves mentioned in the news, known for their frequent crimes in the city. With this in mind, Lin Tian''s smile faded, and his gaze swept coldly over the black-skinned man and his accomplices, he snorted, "Don''t worry, I''ll soon reunite all of you!" "Make way, please! Excuse me, everyone make way!" Accompanied by a sharp voice, several police officers parted the crowd and quickly approached. The leader was Chen Yixuan! Seeing Chen Yixuan, clad in a police uniform and looking dashing, Lin Tian''s lips unconsciously curved up in a faint smile. An old acquaintance, indeed! As the police appeared, the onlookers immediately dispersed. The scene was left with just the four thieves, Lin Tian, He Qianqian, Bu Mengting, the bespectacled young man and the girl whose phone had been stolen, and the newly arrived Chen Yixuan and other police officers. "Beauty, we meet again! It seems we''re really fated to bump into each other!" Seeing Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian cheerfully approached to greet her. "Is it you?" Chen Yixuan saw Lin Tian but was taken aback. "Of course, it''s me!" Lin Tian chuckled and pointed at the four thieves, saying, "I''ve caught all four thieves for you." Not mentioning the instances when Lin Tian had taken advantage of her, Chen Yixuan had interfaced with Lin Tian on several occasions and had come to a conclusion: Whenever Lin Tian was present at a crime scene, the criminals were definitely unlucky! Chen Yixuan swept her gaze over the four thieves and noticed that the black-skinned man''s palms were bloody and twisted out of shape. "Did you do this to his hands?" Chen Yixuan asked Lin Tian with a wry smile. "Correct!" Lin Tian nodded and explained with a chuckle, "This guy was caught stealing, and he teamed up with his accomplices to beat someone up, so I taught him a lesson!" "This lesson" Chen Yixuan sighed softly and shook her head, her sentence trailing off and remaining unfinished. Then, she instructed her subordinates to handcuff and take away the four thieves. "What''s the matter? Do you think I went too far?" Seeing Chen Yixuan''s hesitant expression, Lin Tian asked with a smile. "No! Not at all!" Chen Yixuan shook her head and sighed, "There''s been this gang of thieves recently, very brazen, committing multiple crimes and even causing injuries. The higher-ups have repeatedly said that we need to quickly take down this gang..." As Chen Yixuan spoke, an electronic synthesized voice suddenly rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission: Fulfill Chen Yixuan''s wish by capturing all members of the gang of thieves. Mission reward: Two Supernatural Points." A mission, it was a mission! Lin Tian hadn''t expected a mission to come his way at this moment. Earlier, when the black-skinned thief had threatened him, he had been considering discussing with Chen Yixuan about taking down the gang of thieves in one fell swoop. Now, the system had directly issued a mission. Not only could he wipe out the gang of thieves in one go, resolving future troubles, but he could also earn two Supernatural Points! This was indeed a windfall! Lin Tian was ecstatic. Pointing at the four thieves being loaded into the police van, he said to Chen Yixuan, "These four should be the members of that gang of thieves you were just talking about. Beauty, do you want me to help you find the others?" "Really? That would be great!" Hearing Lin Tian offer to help, Chen Yixuan instantly looked excited. Others might not know, but Chen Yixuan was well aware that although Lin Tian was rather lecherous and liked to take advantage of her, he was also very mysterious and quite magical. Chapter 244 I guarantee! "What are your conditions? Just name them!" Chen Yixuan was already used to Lin Tian''s slick talk and responded with a slight smile, posing as if ready to comply. Just name them? If only he really could name them freely! Lin Tian chuckled bitterly in his heart, with He Qianqian and Bu Mengting right beside him. With the two of them present, what conditions could he possibly suggest? If he did suggest anything, it would probably cause an uproar! Lin Tian waved his hand and said cheerily, "Then, let''s keep it as usual. Once we catch the other members of the thief gang, you''ll treat me to a grand feast! And I mean a real feast, not just street food!" "No problem!" Chen Yixuan smiled and nodded. Lin Tian didn''t waste any more words and went straight to the food stall where they had eaten before. Subsequently, he took out three one-yuan coins from his pocket, held them in his palm, and started muttering to himself, initiating the divination before tossing the coins onto the table. Clatter, clatter, clatter! The three coins spun rapidly on the table. Lin Tian stared intently at the spinning coins, not even blinking. A moment later, the coins stopped. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment the coins halted, a surge of information flooded into Lin Tian''s mind. Lin Tian grinned slightly and waved to Chen Yixuan, "Beauty, get some paper and a pen! I''ll write down the information about the other members of the thief gang for you!" Chen Yixuan turned and quickly fetched paper and a pen. Lin Tian took the paper and pen and scribbled furiously. After he finished, he handed the paper and pen back to Chen Yixuan. "What''s this about? Divination?" Chen Yixuan took the paper and pen, looking baffled at Lin Tian. "Yes! It''s divination!" Lin Tian nodded affirmatively. "You know how to do divination? You''re not just joking with me, are you?" Chen Yixuan was visibly surprised, her beautiful eyes piercing into Lin Tian as if trying to see right through him. "Do I look like I''m joking with you?" "Very much so! And I think you now, compared to those swindlers under the bridge, are like they were cast from the same mold!" Hearing Chen Yixuan''s words, Lin Tian almost collapsed onto the table. Very much so! Swindlers! Cast from the same mold! Lin Tian was extremely frustrated and extended his hand towards Chen Yixuan, "Since you don''t believe me, give it back to me. Pretend I never said anything, and you can go search on your own!" "Not giving it back!" Even though Chen Yixuan didn''t quite believe in divination, she quickly moved her hand behind her back, refusing to return it to Lin Tian. Having dealt with him multiple times, she knew well the mystique of Lin Tian. Although it sounded far-fetched, making it hard to believe, what if it were true? Then she would have missed the opportunity! An opportunity to catch all the members of the thief gang in one go! With her hand behind her back, Chen Yixuan faced Lin Tian and pressed, "Are you sure this can lead us to the other members of the thief gang?" "One hundred percent sure!" Lin Tian nodded, pointed at Chen Yixuan''s hand hidden behind her, and said confidently, "Just follow the information I wrote on the paper to nab them, and not one will slip through the net!" Before Chen Yixuan could reply, Lin Tian added, "If you still have doubts, I suggest you call Director Zhong. He will tell you what to do!" "Back to Director Zhong? He''s already been promoted, now he''s Minister Zhong!" Chen Yixuan pouted, pointing out Lin Tian''s mistake. "I know! I''m just used to calling him Director Zhong," Lin Tian replied nonchalantly with a smile. After saying that, Lin Tian signaled to He Qianqian and Bu Mengting to leave. They had only walked a few steps when Lin Tian suddenly stopped. Turning his head to look at Chen Yixuan, who was making a phone call, Lin Tian chuckled and said, "Oh, and a reminder! When you go to make the arrests, make sure you have enough people there to prevent anyone from escaping!" "No need for your reminder!" Chen Yixuan waved her hand impatiently. Both sides hurt! He Qianqian and Bu Mengting both acted at the same time, each pinching one of his sides. They had wanted to pinch Lin Tian ever since he began his slick talk with Chen Yixuan, but they had refrained from doing so in front of her. Now, they no longer needed to hold back! Indeed, He Qianqian and Bu Mengting simultaneously ceased their actions. Grinding her teeth, Bu Mengting harshly said, "You philanderer! Spill it, what''s the unspeakable relationship you have with that police officer?" "Absolutely none!" Lin Tian quickly denied, shaking his head like a rattle drum. Of course, he was blatantly lying. He did fancy Chen Yixuan a bit and had even taken advantage of her more than once. But now, in front of He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, he had to vehemently deny it! Previously, Lin Tian had dedicated a great deal of effort to win over both women, finally achieving his dream of having them both, and he couldn''t risk messing up now! If he was going to mess up, it had to be behind their backs! It must be behind their backs! "No?" Bu Mengting snorted coldly, her face full of disbelief as she pouted, "If there''s no relationship, why would you go out of your way to help catch thieves for her?" "I just want to maintain social harmony!" Lin Tian replied with a bitter smile. Before Bu Mengting could rebut, Lin Tian continued, "You all saw just now how arrogant these thieves were, right? Caught stealing and they even fought back, openly assaulting people! If we let them go on like this, who knows what will happen!" "That''s true! These thieves are indeed detestable, utterly lawless!" Bu Mengting nodded vigorously in agreement. "Exactly!" Lin Tian nodded, speaking with righteous indignation, "If we don''t bring them to justice, who knows, one day they might target you too! We must catch them all!" Saying this, Lin Tian reached for He Qianqian''s waist and pleaded with a flattering face, "Big wife Qianqian, you agree, don''t you?" "Yes!" He Qianqian nodded emphatically. At that moment, a taxi with its vacancy light on drove by. Lin Tian quickly hailed it and said with a smile to He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, "The taxi''s here! Let''s not stand around and waste time, let''s head to the zoo early!" The two women nodded and got into the car together. Upon entering the taxi, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally made it through safely! He was almost dead tired! However, Lin Tian''s celebration was a bit premature! The matter wasn''t over yet! Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire No sooner had the taxi started moving than He Qianqian, half-smiling, said, "But I heard you telling that officer ''just like before''. What did you mean by that?" "Yeah! Come clean, do you often meet up?" Bu Mengting, like a little lioness, reached for Lin Tian''s waist again. Since clarifying their relationship with Lin Tian, He Qianqian and Bu Mengting had resigned themselves to the situation. They both liked Lin Tian very much and had accepted each other''s presence. But women, no matter how open-minded, have their limits! They had agreed to the trio relationship, but they didn''t want anyone else joining! So they were on high alert! "You''ve got it all wrong! Listen to me, it was like this..." Lin Tian, having no choice, had to "honestly" explain the situation between him and Chen Yixuan to the two women. Like catching a Class-A wanted criminal or cracking down on a human trafficking ring, and so on, he detailed everything after a bit of embellishment. But there were many things he didn''t mention at all! He would rather die than mention them! Thus, amidst Lin Tian''s emotive recounting, a hero who repeatedly helped the police solve significant cases without seeking any return was instantly born. After Lin Tian finished talking, they had arrived at the zoo! The three got out of the car, and Lin Tian paid the fare. Bu Mengting puffed her cheeks, playfully punched Lin Tian, and cooed, "This time it''s okay! Next time, if that Officer Chen needs your help, you have to tell me and Sister Qianqian in advance, and only proceed if we agree!" "Okay, I promise!" Lin Tian agreed without hesitation. Just a bit of prior reporting, right? No big deal! As long as they don''t forbid his contact with Chen Yixuan, there would always be opportunities in the future! Lin Tian felt incredibly smug, holding He Qianqian''s hand with his left and Bu Mengting''s with his right, as they all cheerfully entered the zoo. Speaking of the zoo, Lin Tian had been here a few times before. But back then, Lin Tian had always come with his family. Bringing girlfriends was a first for Lin Tian. And it was one-to-two at that! Most men, you could say nine out of ten, dream of being surrounded by women, enjoying everyone''s favor. But enjoying everyone''s favor is not easy! Leaving other things aside, mainly facing other people''s strange looks is a challenge. Upon entering the zoo, Lin Tian found himself the center of attention! Eager eyes all around shot glances at Lin Tian, filled with envy, jealousy, and even disdain from moral guardians. If looks could kill, Lin Tian would have been reduced to mince. Fortunately, Lin Tian had a thick skin, and both He Qianqian and Bu Mengting had grown accustomed to being watched, so they still had a lot of fun. They walked and played along the way. Stopping and snapping plenty of photos. "It''s been a long time since I''ve had as much fun as today!" Leaning on the railing, watching the zebras leisurely within the enclosure, He Qianqian suddenly laughed and remarked sentimentally. Happiness doesn''t depend on what you do or where you are! It depends on who you''re with! Lin Tian cheerfully handed her a drink, winked at He Qianqian, and said in a teasing tone, "A long time? How long? Weren''t you happy last Saturday?" "Last Saturday?" He Qianqian was momentarily stunned. Immediately after, she remembered that day they had been at a small inn outside Wu''an University, engaging in a playful threesome, wildly oblivious to their surroundings. Remembering this, a blush crept over He Qianqian''s face. She pinched Lin Tian irritably and spat, "You little pervert! Never learning good things, always thinking about all sorts of nonsense!" Chapter 245 Run, Girl! "How is this called not learning well?" Lin Tian argued indignantly, "Confucius said: ''Food and sex are human nature!'' Even Confucius couldn''t avoid vulgarity, so how can I, such a common person, avoid it?" "You''re just talking nonsense! You got not only the meaning wrong but also the source!" He Qianqian laughed. "I got it wrong?" Lin Tian was taken aback. "Wrong!" "Really?" He Qianqian nodded and explained with a smile, "This quote is from Zi Gao! ''Food'' refers to likes; ''sex'' refers to beauty. It means that liking beautiful things is natural." After hearing He Qianqian''s explanation, Lin Tian was immensely embarrassed. He had gotten both the meaning and the author wrong! This mistake was truly embarrassing! "Claiming to be a top scorer in college entrance exam, yet you got this wrong!" Bu Mengting teased with a smile. Lin Tian felt very awkward, touching his nose and looking around. He wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into! Seeing something fun not too far away, Lin Tian quickly pointed in that direction and said to change the subject, "There''s an elephant-riding experience over there, let''s go play!" The elephant-riding experience was a new attraction that the zoo had just opened. Lin Tian had suggested to come to the zoo with He Qianqian and Bu Mengting precisely because he had heard about this new attraction from his dorm mate Feng Jiabao and wanted to bring them for the experience. "Elephant riding? Hurry up! Let''s go check it out!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting immediately became interested and started running towards it, dragging both He Qianqian and Lin Tian with her. "Why are you running so fast? No one''s going to snatch it from you!" He Qianqian said with a wry smile. Bu Mengting cutely stuck out her tongue, and said somewhat sheepishly, "I know no one''s going to snatch it! But I just want to ride the elephant sooner!" "You really like riding elephants that much? When we have a long vacation, I''ll take you to Thailand! We''ll have plenty of fun!" Lin Tian laughed. "That''s a promise!" As they spoke, the three arrived at the elephant riding experience area. There were indeed quite a few people wanting to ride the elephants. After paying, even then, they had to queue! Lin Tian paid, got a number ticket, and led He Qianqian and Bu Mengting to the waiting area, chatting while they waited. It wasn''t long before their number was called. A majestic-looking elephant, on command from the staff with specific hand signals, knelt down like a docile kitten. With guidance from the staff, the three of them took their seats on the soft couch on the elephant''s back. "Wow! This is amazing!" No sooner had the elephant stood up than Bu Mengting couldn''t help but raise her hands high, waving them vigorously and cheering loudly. The staff beside them were startled and quickly gestured to her to be quiet. "What, I can''t cheer?" Bu Mengting asked, curious. The staff quickly explained, "Loud cheers might startle the elephant. If the elephant gets frightened, the consequences would be unimaginable!" These weren''t empty words! Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An adult male Asian elephant weighs at least around 4,500 to 5,000 kilograms. With its tremendous weight and huge size, should it go berserk, a single stomp could turn a living human into a mushy pulp in an instant. "I got it!" After hearing the staff''s explanation, Bu Mengting gave an embarrassed smile and obediently put down her hands. Even though they couldn''t cheer, Lin Tian and his friends still had a great time. After all, they had only ever seen elephants before and had never ridden one, so today was a first, naturally feeling both fresh and curious. However, things always turn out unexpectedly! As Lin Tian and his friends were having a great time, an elephant nearby, for some unknown reason, got frightened and went berserk! Thump thump thump! The rampaging elephant''s footsteps on the ground were like an earthquake. Everyone in the experience area was dumbfounded! The tourists scrambled to take cover, afraid that if they were careless, they would become souls under the huge elephant''s iron feet. Even if they weren''t stepped on, a poke from the tusks was unbearable. It would undoubtedly be a through-and-through chilling pierce by the tusk! Everyone was running for their lives. But there were exceptions! A girl around seventeen or eighteen years old, probably petrified by the rampaging elephant, was just standing there dazed, not moving an inch. Thump thump thump! The crazed elephant, with its long tusks, was charging towards the girl. "Hey, run!" "Get out of the way, child!" "Run!" People nearby couldn''t help but yell at the girl. But the girl seemed as if she didn''t hear them at all. Still stupidly standing there unmoved! "Oh no! There''s going to be trouble!" Seeing this, Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat, and he leaped down from the elephant he was riding. "Lin Tian, don''t go! It''s too dangerous!" Bu Mengting urgently tried to stop him. He Qianqian also followed, shouting, "Don''t go! It''s too late!" "Don''t worry, I won''t get hurt!" Lin Tian didn''t look back as he threw out a sentence, his whole body as fast as lightning, sprinting toward the dazed girl. Five meters! Three meters! One meter! Just as the elephant''s tusk was about to reach the girl, Lin Tian, like an arrow released from a bow, threw himself forward, embracing the girl and narrowly avoiding the gut-wrenching danger. The two of them took advantage of the momentum to roll on the spot, rolling to a distance of five or six meters! Lin Tian slowly exhaled a breath. But he did not relax! A distance of five or six metersthe elephant could charge over in just a few steps; it was only a temporary escape from danger, not at all safe. "This won''t do! If this elephant is allowed to rampage, someone will inevitably be unable to dodge in time! I must stop it!" Lin Tian pondered in his heart, then let go of the girl and charged towards the elephant. Seeing the girl rescued by Lin Tian, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. But in the blink of an eye, they all saw Lin Tian rush towards the elephant. At this sight, everyone was stunned! "What''s happening?" "Has that young man gone crazy?" "Is he seeking death?" All the onlookers couldn''t bear to watch any longer and closed their eyes. To dare rush towards an elephant with bare hands? That was simply courting death! At this moment, the only thought in Lin Tian''s mind was to stop the rampaging elephant; he had no time to pay attention to his surroundings nor the leisure to do so. Whoosh! Lin Tian sprinted to the back of the elephant and reached out his hand as fast as lightning. The elephant''s tail landed in Lin Tian''s hand. Immediately after, Lin Tian moved to the right rear of the elephant, grabbed the elephant''s tail with both hands, and with all his might, yanked it fiercely. Thump! The elephant fell heavily to the ground, kicking up dust. Hearing the sound, everyone simultaneously opened their eyes. Again, they were dumbfounded by what they saw! To take down an elephant with bare hands? Is this even humanly possible? Just then, a staff member nearby suddenly shouted, "Young man, please hold on for another half a minute, the tranquilizer gun is almost here!" Hold on for another half a minute? Hold on for half a minute? Half a minute? Instantly, Lin Tian felt an urge to drag that guy over and throw him under the elephant''s feet to be trampled mercilessly. Hold on my ass! Do you think I am Salted Egg Superman or Superman? This is an elephant, not a chicken! Despite being extremely irritated, Lin Tian did not protest, but simply stood vigilantly next to the elephant, ready to take it down again at any moment. The elephant struggled to get up a few times but was about to stand upright again. Lin Tian did not dare to take it lightly and decisively made his move once again! Thump! The elephant fell once more, stirring up dust. But this time, the elephant had learned its lesson and kept its tail flailing wildly, giving Lin Tian no chance to grab it again. Just then, the voice of that annoying staff member rang out again, "Young man, the tranquilizer gun is here! You''d better move away quickly!" Without a word, Lin Tian quickly picked up the girl and retreated to a safe distance. Thwack! Thwack! Thwack! Three tranquilizer darts hit the elephant without fail. The dosage of the tranquilizer must have been large! After being hit, the elephant began to sway around twenty seconds later, struggling weakly for a while before collapsing. Thump! A cloud of dust rose from the ground. The shouting staff member rushed to Lin Tian''s side first thing, excitedly grabbed his hand, and shook it vigorously, "Young man, I''m really grateful to you! If it weren''t for you, there would have been casualties today..." "No need to thank me!" Lin Tian said with a wry smile, shaking his head as he struggled to free his hand. "But I must thank you!" That guy, as if he had practiced joint locks, once again grabbed Lin Tian''s hand accurately and shook it vigorously, "Young man, you are really amazing. I''ve never seen anyone take down an elephant with their bare hands before..." Take down my ass! Lin Tian immediately felt an urge to give the guy a thorough thrashing. And he knew if he let this staff member go on, he would definitely make the headlines in Wu''an news tomorrow and become the center of attention. He had to get away quickly! "Please! I don''t want to be in the headlines tomorrow, nor do I want to be the center of attention!" Lin Tian said helplessly, shaking his head as he pulled away his hand and turned to leave. The staff member was taken aback for a moment before chasing after him, "Young man, can you leave some contact information? Later our leader will personally come to thank you..." "I''ve already said, no thanks! I just hope you don''t let something like today happen again!" Lin Tian waved his hand, intending to leave the experience area. "Lin Tian, are you hurt?" He Qianqian came to Lin Tian''s side. Without caring about the others nearby, she anxiously grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and looked him up and down, bombarding him with questions. "You idiot! Always showing off!" Bu Mengting stepped forward and gave Lin Tian a punch, her eyes red as she said, "What would Qianqian and I do if you got hurt?" "All right, I won''t worry you again in the future!" Lin Tian said with a smile, sweeping his hand around, "Let''s go! There are quite a few people watching us here!" At that moment, the girl Lin Tian had saved approached. Looking at Lin Tian, the girl gratefully said, "My name is Zhang Ya! Thank you for saving me just now! If it hadn''t been for you, by now I surely would have..." "No need to thank me!" Lin Tian waved his hand, interrupting Zhang Ya, and smiled, "But remember, next time you''re in danger, make sure to run away; don''t be foolish and stand there frozen!" Having said this, Lin Tian turned around and left, taking He Qianqian and Bu Mengting with him. Chapter 246 Enchanted by You "Hey, wait up!" Just as Lin Tian was about to leave with the two girls in his arms, Zhang Ya became anxious and ran in front of the trio, shouting loudly. The trio of Lin Tian were all somewhat baffled. "Do you still need something?" "I, I want to be your girlfriend!" Suddenly, his waist was struck, and this time it really hurt. Zhang Ya, although you are very beautiful, as you can see, I already have two wives. I can''t be your boyfriend anymore." Enduring the pain in his waist, Lin Tian tried hard to bear it, squeezing a blissful smile on his face, hugging both He Qianqian and Bu Mengting in his arms. The two girls snorted coldly and gave Lin Tian a glance! "What? They''re both your wives?" Watching the trio''s actions, Zhang Ya''s eyes widened. "Yes. Sorry, we have other things to do and we must leave." Lin Tian, holding onto his wives, passed by Zhang Ya. She watched their retreating figures, feeling frustrated and clenching her fists tightly: "Lin Tian, I won''t give up, I must be your girlfriend. You... belong only to me!" ... sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Lin Tian, you really have some charm, buddy." "Exactly, even that young girl is charmed by you." He Qianqian and Bu Mengting both said sourly. "Of course, if I, Lin Tian, didn''t have any charm, how could you two have fallen for me?" "Get over yourself!" The two women said in unison, Lin Tian, watching the two women getting jealous over him, felt extremely proud and suddenly had a thrilling idea. "My dearest wives, there was a bit of a situation at the zoo and we didn''t really have fun. How about we go for a stroll in the park?" "Sounds good, let''s clear our minds." "Then let''s go." The park was quieter than the zoo, and Lin Tian deliberately led He Qianqian and Bu Mengting to a less crowded area. "Come this way, look how nice the scenery is here." Lin Tian brought He Qianqian and Bu Mengting to a deserted pavilion and sat down with both women inside. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire "What scenery?" He Qianqian actually wanted to go take photos by the stone sculptures, but it was too crowded over there. "It''s so boring here, why not let''s go boating instead?" "My beloved wives, there''s nobody here. How about we play some adult games?" "Hey, you little rascal, this is a park, don''t mess around." He Qianqian''s cheeks reddened as she held back Lin Tian''s wandering hands while Bu Mengting also restrained his hands. "Lin Tian, behave yourself. We haven''t even fully dealt with the issue with the female cop, and now there''s Zhang Ya. I see you, always getting distracted by pretty ladies." "Isn''t this just the perfect opportunity to apologize to my precious wives? Look at the charming scenery, the sky as our cover and the earth as our bed. Let''s really relax." "You scumbag, there are so many people around; aren''t you ashamed? Mengting, quickly pull this rascal away." He Qianqian pushed hard against Lin Tian with both hands, Bu Mengting also came to help. If Lin Tian really intended to force the issue, not even twenty more women could stop him. However, he didn''t want to coerce the two women, just take the opportunity to take advantage. "You little rascal, let go, someone is coming." "Qianqian, who are you trying to fool?" Lin Tian didn''t believe it at first, but then Bu Mengting slapped his head and Lin Tian turned to see someone really was coming. "What a buzzkill!" As someone approached, Lin Tian naturally stopped; otherwise, fooling around with the two women would only benefit the spectators. "Wow, lucky guy, you''ve got two beautiful women today!" Five men approached, all bald, each with tattoos on their heads, clearly looking like trouble. The lead bald guy, the most muscular, couldn''t take his eyes off He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. "Hey beautiful, coming to the park for fun?" The muscular bald guy grinned and sidled up to Bu Mengting, the other four immediately encircled the pavilion. "Lin Tian, I''m really not having fun here, let''s go boating." Bu Mengting leaned disgustingly close to Lin Tian, who cooperatively wrapped his arm around her slim waist and spoke assertively. "Buddy, no matter how beautiful the lady is, she''s my woman." "Oh? So, she''s your woman, huh? Alright then." The bald guy seemed easygoing and moved to another side, approaching He Qianqian. "This beauty, always being a third wheel isn''t fun. How about I keep you company and we talk about life?" Who could have known He Qianqian would just roll her eyes at him, then turn and hug Lin Tian. "Sorry, buddy. This lady is mine as well." Watching Lin Tian confidently hug one beauty in each arm, the muscular bald guy''s expression hardened. "You da****** dare to make a fool of me? With that small frame of yours, managing one woman is already good enough. Be smart and hand over one to let the brothers have some fun, otherwise, I''m taking both women today." As the muscular bald guy spoke, the other four baldies stepped forward, blocking the retreat pathway of Lin Tian and his group. The few bald men looked menacing, yet the trio of Lin Tian seemed unconcerned. "Lin Tian, if you get rid of these thugs, I''ll reward you later." These men disgusted He Qianqian! Not to be outdone, Bu Mengting, hanging onto Lin Tian''s arm, acted coquettishly. "If you do it well, I''ll reward you too." Reward? What kind of reward? Lin Tian immediately became excited, secretly thinking about the good times ahead while his eyes were fixed on the muscular bald guy. "Did you hear that? My wives want me to take care of you. Are you guys going to leave on your own, or shall I make you?" Chapter 247 Riding a Bicycle "Kid, what are you talking about? You want to fight until we roll? It''s ridiculous, guys, let''s go. Get rid of this kid, and these two women will be ours." The burly bald man shouted, and several bald men rushed up at the same time. Lin Tian, holding the two women, seemed petrified. But when the burly bald man charged up close, he suddenly kicked, sending the burly bald man flying out of the pavilion. Seeing this, the other bald men immediately dared not advance. What a joke, with the burly bald man''s physique, if not three hundred pounds, it must have been at least two hundred fifty pounds. But this kid, sitting still and casually kicking the burly bald man out of the pavilion, what kind of strength was that? "What are you dazing at? Am I asking you to roll or are you rolling on your own?" "We''ll roll on our own!" The bald men were quite perceptive, knowing they were no match, and immediately treated Lin Tian with respect. They turned and were ready to leave! "Stop! I told you to roll, not to walk away! What, can''t you understand Chinese now?" Upon hearing this, the bald men were immediately furious, but remembering Lin Tian''s terrifying strength, they still cowered. One by one, they lay on the ground and slowly rolled out. "Haha, these people are really funny!" Bu Mengting giggled non-stop, with Lin Tian around, indeed no one could bully her. "Hahaha, big and small wives have returned, let''s go home!" S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The small boat had just reached the shore when He Qianqian received a phone call. "Lin Tian, you play with Mengting, I need to go back to school for a while." "Qianqian, big wife, what''s happened?" "It''s nothing serious, just a meeting. You guys have fun, I''m heading back." After saying that, He Qianqian left. "Big bad wolf, what naughty thoughts are you having now?" "Let''s not play anymore, shall we go home and play?" "What are you looking at behind me?" "Go to hell, you! Hey, there''s a tandem bicycle ahead. Let''s rent one and ride it!" Since going to university, Lin Tian hadn''t ridden a bicycle for a long time. Seeing these bicycles made him recall the days when he used to ride to school with Bu Mengting on the back. "Sure, but let''s ride the singles, yeah? I''ll carry you, just like before." "No, let''s ride the tandem. When we ride single, you always try to take advantage of me." Bu Mengting didn''t fall for it, Lin Tian always found a way to be fresh with her whenever he carried her on the bicycle. Lin Tian chuckled. "Mengting, little wife, I''ve taken all the advantages I could from you. Do I really need to ride a bicycle to do that? I carry you so you won''t get tired." "I don''t care, I want to ride a tandem." Although Bu Mengting felt sweet inside hearing Lin Tian didn''t want her to get tired, today she wanted to experience riding a tandem bicycle. That feeling of two people collaborating felt just like a married couple living life, and Bu Mengting really wanted to experience it. "Okay, okay. Then let''s ride the tandem. Who am I to refuse the one I love so much." Soon after completing the rental procedures, the two climbed onto the bicycle. Lin Tian in front, Bu Mengting at the back. "Lin Tian, can you handle it? Should I go in front?" "What do you mean, can I handle it? It''s clearly you who can''t keep up with my pace, okay? Focus, listen to my command, let''s put in effort together." The two were riding a tandem bicycle for the first time, wobbling along the way which looked quite dangerous. "Beep beep!" Just then, a loud honking sound suddenly came. Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire A pure white BMW car pulled up next to them, driving at a well-controlled speed, matching pace next to Lin Tian and Bu Mengting. "Hey! Beauty. What''s so good about riding a bicycle? Come on my BMW, let me take you for a spin!" Zhou Wu hadn''t expected to bump into such a top-notch beauty today. As for Lin Tian in front, Zhou Wu simply ignored him, his eyes fixed on Bu Mengting. "What''s the fun in riding in a BMW? Sitting in a car, you don''t get to feel any wind at all. Riding a bicycle, that''s what I call taking a spin." Bu Mengting didn''t even glance at Zhou Wu, dismissively saying a word. These days, are there still women who wouldn''t smile in a BMW but would rather cry on a bicycle? Zhou Wu thought there must have been a problem with the way he spoke earlier, so he focused his attention on Lin Tian, the man in front. "Hey, brother! With such a top-notch beauty, how can you be riding a bicycle?" Chapter 248 Racing Cars "What''s wrong with a bicycle?" Lin Tian glared at Zhou Wu, instantly seeing him as a good-for-nothing rich kid. Relying on his parents'' money, he looked down on everyone else. What''s wrong with a bicycle? Zhou Wu was left a bit speechless by Lin Tian''s question. "You say what''s wrong with a bicycle? No matter how fast your lousy bicycle goes, can it be faster than my BMW?" Zhou Wu vigorously honked his horn, the BMW car emitting beeping sounds, as he grew increasingly smug. "Beauty, stop hanging out with this stinky brat. Come get in my BMW instead? Let big brother show you what speed and passion are all about." Bu Mengting didn''t even want to pay attention to Zhou Wu, finding him as annoying as a buzzing fly. "Husband, let''s ignore him and go!" "Okay." Lin Tian immediately picked up the pace, not wanting to get entangled with Zhou Wu. But as soon as they sped up, Zhou Wu also accelerated, quickly catching up to the speed of the tandem bicycle. "Hahaha, you guys are too funny, thinking you can shake me off with that broken bicycle? This is a BMW I''m driving!" Zhou Wu''s arrogant demeanor irritated Lin Tian immensely. What''s worse, Bu Mengting was equally miffed. "BMW is amazing, huh? BMW is something special, huh! Watch carefully now, see how I''ll leave your BMW in the dust with this bicycle today." Lin Tian was furious, turning around to speak to Bu Mengting. "Little wife Mengting, tuck your feet in, I''m speeding up." If one person on a tandem bicycle wants to speed up, the other has to match their pace. Lin Tian was planning on accelerating like mad, and he knew Bu Mengting surely couldn''t keep up, so he told her to pull her feet in. "Yo yo yo! What''s the big idea here? You planning to race my BMW with that bicycle? Come on then, let''s race! But let''s get one thing straight, if you lose, the beauty has to ride in my BMW!" Seeing Lin Tian seemingly getting angry made Zhou Wu ecstatic. "Talk about it after you win, ugly freak!" After Lin Tian finished speaking, the tandem bicycle suddenly seemed as if it had an engine installed, shooting forward like a bolt of lightning, its speed relentlessly increasing. Zhou Hu was taken aback for a moment before quickly pressing the gas pedal to chase after them. "Fuck, who the hell are you calling ugly freak!" "Who else but you? A disgusting mess makes a lot of noise!" Lin Tian shouted, furiously pedaling, his speed creating a blur. The speed of the tandem bicycle was getting faster and faster. "Fuck, I can''t believe it, a bicycle outpacing my BMW?" Zhou Wu also hurriedly floored the gas pedal, the BMW closely following Lin Tian''s tandem bicycle. Suddenly, many people noticed a bicycle racing against a BMW. "My god, what am I seeing? A bicycle racing a BMW?" "Pinch me, has the world gone mad?" "I''ll bet the BMW loses for sure!" "Stop kidding, how could a bicycle possibly outpace a BMW?" Lin Tian''s bicycle kept picking up speed, inciting utter disbelief in Zhou Wu. Discover more content at My Virtual Library Empire He glanced at the speedometer, 120 mph already, was this guy even human? But now wasn''t the time to be shocked, Zhou Wu pressed the gas pedal again. If he couldn''t even beat a bicycle today, how would he ever live it down if others found out? "Husband, go for it, that BMW can''t catch us!" Bu Mengting felt for the first time that a bicycle really could be cooler than a BMW, even if it was a bit uncomfortable to sit on. However, compared to the thrill of overtaking a BMW on a bicycle, these discomforts were nothing. "Hold tight, Mengting, my little wife, I''m going to speed up. This time we''ll completely lose that BMW guy." "OK!" Once again, the bicycle accelerated, and Zhou Wu''s eyes nearly popped out. What the hell kind of bicycle was this? He gritted his teeth and stepped on the gas harder, pushing the speed up to 130. But the bicycle kept getting further away from his line of sight. Damn it, how could it be so fast? Just as Zhou Wu decided to go all out and speed up further, he saw a police car appear in his rearview mirror. With no choice, Zhou Wu had to pull over. Meanwhile, the bicycle had long disappeared from sight. "Officer, I''m a good person. Why are you stopping me?" "A good person? Come on, let''s test for alcohol. Do you know this is the city center? How did you get your license? How fast were you just now? Over 120, right? Do you think this is a highway?" Flooded with questions by the police officer, Zhou Wu immediately caved in. Now wasn''t like the past; traffic management was very strict. He really was speeding, but thankfully he hadn''t been drinking. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Officer, I was wrong. But that bicycle over there was also speeding. It was even faster than me, why didn''t you stop it?" "Are you out of your mind? Bicycles are non-motorized vehicles; there''s no traffic law that says bicycles also have to follow speed limits, is there?" "Fuck!" Zhou Wu was completely baffled. When he thought about it carefully, there really wasn''t any traffic law that said bicycles had to follow speed limits. "Hahaha, a BMW can''t even beat a bicycle! Husband, you are so cool." Watching the BMW get pulled over by the police car and quickly disappear from view, Bu Mengting shouted excitedly. "Mengting, it''s about time. Let''s return the bicycle and go home." "Sure." Lin Tian took Bu Mengting back to the bicycle rental, and the owner of the rental shop seemed very surprised to see Lin Tian. "Are you the guy who raced a BMW on a bicycle?" "Ah, boss, how did you know? Isn''t my husband incredibly cool?" Bu Mengting didn''t expect that the owner had already heard about Lin Tian racing a BMW on a bicycle. The owner took out his phone and waved it. "It''s become the hottest topic in Wu''an today; look, everyone is talking about you guys. By the way, is there any problem with my bicycle?" "No problem, of course no problem. Boss, your bicycles are of really great quality." Lin Tian was quick to flatter the owner. The owner inspected the bicycle and found indeed there were no issues. But he couldn''t wrap his head around how Lin Tian managed to race a BMW on a bicycle. It just seemed too unbelievable. If it wasn''t for the fact that he had rented out the bicycle himself, he would have thought it was fake. "Of course, my bicycles all pass quality inspections." "Boss, you see, after your inspection, there''s nothing wrong with the bicycle, right?" "The bicycle has nothing wrong, but you guys have a problem!" The owner abruptly changed his tone, causing Lin Tian and Bu Mengting to pause. Standing tall, Bu Mengting asked, "What do you mean by that, boss? What do you mean ''people have a problem''? You have to explain that properly." "You''re racing a BMW with a bicycle, don''t you think that''s a problem?" Chapter 249 Spokesperson Lin Tian and Bu Mengting both looked crestfallen, wondering if the boss was looking for trouble. "What exactly do you want, boss? Just spit it out!" "What do I want? You used my bike to race a BMW, which definitely caused a lot of wear and tear on my bike. Although it doesn''t look problematic now, it surely will be later. So, you must do me a favor!" The boss''s words were somewhat unreasonable. There were no problems detected now, but he still wanted to blame Lin Tian and the other person if issues arose later. "You''re being completely unreasonable. Mengting, my dear, let''s go." Lin Tian was getting a bit angry, and it was a good thing the boss spoke politely, otherwise, he was ready to throw a punch. "Hey, hey, you young people, always in such a hurry. Can you let me finish speaking?" The boss quickly grabbed Lin Tian, who glared at him, almost ready to start a fight. Fortunately, the boss reacted quickly and started speaking. "Here''s the deal. I plan to take a photo of you two and make you my bike rental spokespeople!" "Bike rental spokespeople!" Lin Tian was unimpressed, but Bu Mengting was thrilled. After all, she was a girl who was particularly interested in becoming a star. "Exactly, think about it. The two of you raced past a BMW on my bike. What if someone asks about it later and doesn''t believe it? So, I plan to take your photo and display it here." "Sure, sure. We''ll be your spokespeople." Bu Mengting immediately nodded, pulling Lin Tian over for the boss to take their photo. Lin Tian was somewhat reluctant, but seeing Bu Mengting so excited, he couldn''t bring himself to say no. "Come on, give me a smile! Good, just like that! Cheese!" After taking the photo, the boss even handed out two red bills to Lin Tian and Bu Mengting. Initially, Bu Mengting was reluctant to accept it, but when the boss mentioned it was for their endorsement, she happily took it. "Hehe, I''m a spokesperson now too." On their way home, Bu Mengting couldn''t stop giggling. Lin Tian couldn''t understand these women; it was just taking a photo used as an advertisement. Why the excitement? Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire "What do you know? So many people want to be on billboards and can''t. Being a spokesperson, it shows I was born beautiful and charming." "Of course, my dear Mengting, you are the prettiest." "That''s more like it!" Flushed with excitement from Lin Tian''s compliment, Bu Mengting accidentally twisted her foot and lurched forward. Had she fallen, Bu Mengting''s beautiful face would have been marred, or at least scratched. A figure swiftly appeared next to Bu Mengting, a sturdy arm steadying her tender waist. With a strong pull, Bu Mengting was lifted back on her feet. A wave of masculine scent enveloped her, and Bu Mengting found Lin Tian exceptionally handsome today. "Honey, you''re amazing. If it weren''t for you, I''d have been disfigured today." "Still, it''s just being a spokesperson. Look how it got to your head. You''ve been bouncing around all the way, and now your foot''s twisted." Lin Tian held Bu Mengting close, not missing the chance to take advantage of the situation. Bu Mengting''s face turned red, but her brow furrowed. "Honey, be serious. My foot''s twisted, what should we do?" "It''s just a twist, let me rub it for you." Lin Tian found a stone seat, helped Bu Mengting sit down, and then took off her high heels. "It''s swollen so much! I told you to watch where you''re walking. Well, how about that? My big spokesperson." "Okay." Lin Tian was more than happy to keep rubbing; he hadn''t noticed before, but Bu Mengting''s little feet were truly beautiful. Her skin was clear and translucent, with no odor on her feet but a faint fragrance instead. Her ten toes were painted bright red, looking both enchanting and appealing. "It''s getting dark and my foot''s twisted. How are we going to get home?" "Are you silly? With your husband here, are you scared we won''t make it home? Come, I''ll carry you!" Lin Tian stood up, pinched Bu Mengting''s nose, then squatted in front of her. "My queen, mount your steed!" Bu Mengting, amused by Lin Tian, cheerfully climbed onto his back. "Giddy up! Off we go!" Bu Mengting was having so much fun, she seemed to forget about the pain in her foot as she playfully slapped Lin Tian''s shoulders. Lin Tian stood up but didn''t immediately take off. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "My queen, I''m very fast, so if you don''t want to fall, you better hold on tight." "Hold on tight! Tsk, you rascal, always sneaking touches. Not today!" "My queen, I did warn you." "Quit that and get moving! Giddy up!" Seeing Bu Mengting not cooperating, Lin Tian dashed off suddenly, and Bu Mengting, caught off-guard, threw her head back nearly falling, which scared her into grabbing Lin Tian''s neck tightly, pressing her soft body against his back. "You rascal, always bullying me." "My queen, you can''t do this. Wanting the horse to run but not letting it graze. How is the horse supposed to move?" "Fine, I''ll let you graze!" Bu Mengting pinched him hard. Lin Tian howled in pain and sped towards their home. "Your uncle''s family isn''t home?" "They''re often away." "Then with your foot twisted, I must stay to take care of you." Lin Tian looked at Bu Mengting with a mischievous grin. "My foot is like this, and you''re still thinking of mischief." Seeing that mischievous smile on Lin Tian''s face, Bu Mengting immediately knew he was up to no good again. "I''ll check it for you!" Chapter 250 Bathing Together Bu Mengting''s ankle had twisted, so she definitely needed help taking a shower. "How should I shower?" Bu Mengting blushed, burying her face entirely into her chest. Lin Tian suddenly realized and looked at Bu Mengting with a mischievous smile. For some reason, Bu Mengting felt a sudden sadness. Lin Tian quickly hugged Bu Mengting. "Mengting my little wife, what''s wrong?" "Today, that Zhang Ya, she held your hand for so long, you dare say your heart didn''t flutter? That woman''s figure isn''t bad either, right?" "Didn''t I reject her right then? With you and Qianqian my big wife, I have enough." "Oh please, I know you too well. You say nice things, but you only rejected her because I and Qianqian were around. If we weren''t, you definitely would have taken her to a hotel room." "Mengting my little wife, how can you think of your husband like that? These thoughts of yours are not good." "Hmph, I''m already being conservative in my thoughts. Now, tell me, what''s going on with that policewoman?" "Which policewoman?" Lin Tian intended to play dumb. But Bu Mengting clearly wasn''t buying it. "You know which one. Chen Yixuan. Humph, talking about some ''old rules,'' you''d better tell me honestly what those ''old rules'' are all about." "Oh her? It''s nothing. I helped her catch a thief, and she''ll be commended for it when she goes back. All these will count as her merits. It''ll all help her with promotions and such in the future. So you tell me, doesn''t she owe me a thank you?" "She doesn''t need to thank you all the way to the bed!" "Of course not that far, but treating me to a meal isn''t too much to ask, right?" "Just a meal?" "Just eating" Faced with Bu Mengting''s persistent questioning, Lin Tian stood firm, insisting it was only about sharing a meal. Truth be told, he wasn''t completely lying; he had taken some liberties with that female officer Chen Yixuan, but nothing substantial had happened. "No matter what, I don''t care, both Qianqian and I are willing to be like this for you. If you dare mess around outside, just see how I''ll deal with you." For the next two days, Lin Tian tried everything to entertain Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, striving to satisfy every demand of the two women. Of course, the rewards the two women gave were very satisfying. After two days, Lin Tian returned to school. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tao that little rascal was still mysteriously elusive, Feng Jiabao had also vanished, only Guo Rong was in the dorm. "Lin Tian, had enough fun?" "How come you''ve been staying in the dorm the whole time?" "Ah, how can this single dog compare with you? By the way, have you seen the news?" Guo Rong suddenly asked. Lin Tian was startled. "What happened, something big?" It couldn''t be that his bike racing against the BMW made the news, could it? "Big news! Of course, it''s big news! Remember, the notorious thief gang we had before?" "The thief gang?" Lin Tian immediately knew it must be that, with the help of his divination, Chen Yixuan had completely caught all members of the thief gang. However, he deliberately said. "Who got robbed again?" "It''s not about who got robbed, those guys are out of luck, all got arrested. Heh, not a single good one among those thieves, they should''ve been caught sooner. Too bad they can''t be sentenced to death." Guo Rong said with a face full of indignation, as if he thought even the thieves deserved the death penalty. "Catching them is good news. That way, our Wu''an''s safety index will go up a lot." "Of course, it''s good news they got caught, but the big news I''m talking about isn''t that." Guo Rong suddenly became serious, dangling a moderately big teaser. Stay updated with My Virtual Library Empire "Then what is it?" "It''s still about a thief. The thief gang got caught, right? Now a lone thief has popped up. This guy is very skilled and has quite an arrogant air. After stealing, he leaves a note in someone''s bag that says, ''Thief God Luo Li!'' Such an arrogant thief? Lin Tian was also shocked. Shouldn''t thieves be hiding everywhere, scared of being caught? This Luo Li, after stealing, even leaves a note. Does he want the police to catch him or what? "That arrogant? Did the police catch him yet?" Chapter 251 Brazen "No way, that thief is indeed impressive. But no matter how capable, it''s none of our business. Lin Tian, what do you say we go out for dinner tonight? I heard there''s a new barbecue place that opened up near the campus. Shall we try it out?" Guo Rong, the foodie, started talking about food again as he spoke. But then again, it had been a while since the four roommates had gathered together. "Sure, but it''s boring to go with just the two of us. What about the other two?" "Don''t get me started, the boss is only concerned with his own love life, and it seems like Lin Tao is about to be off the market too. That just leaves me." Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire "Don''t be so pessimistic, man. You''ve still got me. Alright, let''s go for a feast, my treat." Seeing Guo Rong looking genuinely lonely, Lin Tian decided to be generous. "You''re the best." The moment Guo Rong heard about the big meal, his foodie nature was completely exposed. Most of the consumers at the shops around Wu''an University were students from the university. With the recent opening of a new barbecue restaurant, it was clear that they were targeting the easy money from the students. Lin Tian was paying, so of course, Guo Rong wasn''t going to be polite. He ordered all the meat dishes like skewered R, kidney, and J leg. "Guo Rong, if you want to get a girlfriend soon, I suggest you eat less." "Lin Tian, are you worried about your money?" "I''m really looking out for your best interest." "For me, Guo Rong, I''d rather give up on girls than on good food." Guo Rong''s eyes shone as he stared at the skewered R at the barbecue stand, his saliva uncontrollable. Against such a foodie, Lin Tian was powerless. "Lin Tian, can we sit here?" A sweet and crisp voice rang out. Lin Tian looked up and saw two lovely girls. The Shen sisters, Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran. The one who spoke was Shen Yiran, while Shen Mengyi stood behind with a restrained manner, her gaze at Lin Tian somewhat chilly. Shen Mengyi''s impression of Lin Tian used to be quite good, but after knowing about Lin Tian''s relationship with Bu Mengting, Shen Mengyi began to keep her distance subtly. "Sit down, please do! Wow, I never thought I''d get to dine with the campus belle one day." Before Lin Tian could say a word, the chubby Guo Rong took it upon himself to reply. He had just claimed he didn''t need girls as long as he had food. Now, before he even started eating, his attitude changed completely upon seeing the girls. "Sis, you sit over here! Lin Tian, aren''t you trying to chase my sister? Here''s your chance, this meal''s on you!" Shen Yiran was still as straightforward as before. "Yiran, stop talking nonsense. Lin Tian has a girlfriend." Shen Mengyi couldn''t bear to watch anymore. She indeed had feelings for Lin Tian, but ever since she learned that Lin Tian had a girlfriend, she had been trying to maintain a distance from him. "So what if he has a girlfriend? Is she as pretty as my sister? Even if she is, does she have an attractive sister like me? If Lin Tian really became my brother-in-law, he''d have a pretty little aunt like me, and he''d definitely choose my sister as long as he''s not a fool." Shen Yiran, the girl, was as daring as ever in her speech. And when she brought up the topic of a ''little aunt,'' she shot Lin Tian a flirtatious wink, full of teasing. Just as Guo Rong was greedily grabbing a skewered R, he suddenly chimed in. "Shen beauty, what you don''t know is that Bu Mengting also has a sister, Li Xiaomeng. She''s still young, but she''s a real gem of a lolita. Give her a few years, and she''ll be another curvaceous little aunt." Guo Rong wasn''t just talking nonsense; Bu Mengting did have a sister, Li Xiaomeng. Though Li Xiaomeng was young, she was indeed a beauty in the making, and quite the quirky character, having fooled Guo Rong once before. "Really? Sister, looks like you''ve got some serious competition. Why don''t we join forces to snag Lin Tian?" Hearing Shen Yiran''s words, Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi both went dark in the face. Lin Tian turned a cold face towards Guo Rong and shouted. "I think you''re in need of a lesson, aren''t you?" "No, absolutely not, I misspoke. I''ll continue with my skewered R, you guys chat, you chat!" In need of a lesson, that''s Li Xiaomeng''s catchphrase. The thought of the Witch''s prowess made Guo Rong instantly behave. "Lin Tian, tell me the truth, are you going to chase after my sister or not?" Shen Yiran was not easily dismissed and kept pressing the question. Shen Mengyi, for some reason, did not stop her this time. Perhaps she wanted to know Lin Tian''s thoughts as well. "Cough cough, now''s not the time to discuss this. I''ve got something important to tell you guys." On this matter, Lin Tian naturally couldn''t give Shen Yiran an answer. Another one at this point would surely send Lin Tian into a panic. "What''s so important?" Shen Yiran wasn''t ready to let Lin Tian go, but Shen Mengyi immediately took over the conversation, helping Lin Tian out of a tight spot. "Have you guys been following the news lately? The theft situation in WA city is out of control!" Lin Tian brought up what Guo Rong had told him, not just as a distraction. "Yeah, we saw that, but I heard all those thieves were caught by the police, right? There seemed to be quite a few of them; it was like a whole gang." Shen Yiran actually did watch the news. "Then you definitely don''t know, after the burglar gang was caught, another audacious thief popped up." As soon as Guo Rong heard this topic again, he immediately swallowed the roasted R he was eating and joined in. "Audacious? What do you mean by audacious?" Both Shen Yiran and Shen Mengyi were curious about what Guo Rong said. "This thief not only stole people''s things but also left a note, calling himself the ''Thief God.'' You tell me, isn''t that bold? Isn''t it an outright challenge to the police?" "My god, has the thief lost his mind? Is he courting death?" Shen Yiran exclaimed, clearly surprised by the thief''s brazen behavior. "I don''t think it''s courting death, but rather he has extreme confidence in himself. That thief hasn''t been caught yet, has he?" Shen Mengyi was much more composed and sharp-witted compared to Shen Yiran. "Shen, the beautiful, is insightful, indeed the thief has not been caught yet. Moreover, I heard that the police have suffered several losses at the hands of this ''Thief God.''" Guo Rong''s spit flew as he spoke excitedly, thrilled by the rapt attention of the two beauties. "You''ve heard it, this thief is so formidable and rampant. You two beauties must be extra careful in the future?" Lin Tian took the opportunity to remind the two beauties to be vigilant. However, Shen Yiran clearly didn''t appreciate it. "Why should we be careful? He''s just a thief, at most he''ll steal money, steal phones. I never carry much money anyway, why should I be careful?" "Yiran, what kind of way is that to talk?" Before Lin Tian could speak, Shen Mengyi reproached her first. "Lin Tian is reminding us to be careful. With a thief so daring and rampant, who knows what he will steal next. If we encounter him, he might even rob us of our dignity!" "Rob us of our dignity? Ah, what should we do then? Right, Lin Tian, aren''t you very capable? You have to protect me and my sister!" Shen Yiran didn''t seem to know if she was truly afraid or just pretending as she immediately clung to Lin Tian''s arm. The distinct fragrance unique to a young girl and the soft sensation on his arm made Lin Tian also pause for a moment. "Don''t worry, with me here, no one can harm you." Lin Tian patted Shen Yiran''s shoulder, readily promising to take care of them both. "Hmph, who needs your protection. I don''t think the thief will be arrogant for long. The police will definitely catch him soon." Shen Mengyi didn''t seem grateful; mostly she felt some resentment towards Lin Tian for flirting despite having a girlfriend. "The police are the least reliable, I still think Lin Tian is reliable. Right, Lin Tian, I don''t have your phone number. Give it to me quickly. If I ever encounter danger, I must call you, and you have to come protect me as fast as you can." Shen Yiran directly asked for Lin Tian''s phone number. Guo Rong, of course, was just enjoying his food, wanting to chat with Shen, the beautiful, but her cold aura made him lose his confidence. "It''s no fun just eating without drinking something, right?" Having almost finished eating, Shen Yiran, who seemed cheerful, suggested drinking. Guo Rong didn''t mind, Shen Mengyi''s complexion didn''t change, and though she didn''t speak out against it, Guo Rong called the waiter over and ordered a case of beer. Originally, Shen Mengyi wanted to use glasses, but Shen Yiran bit the cap off and started drinking from the bottle, her manner rough and unrefined. Lin Tian had never seen Shen Yiran so unrestrained, but now, with the mood lifted by Shen Yiran, everyone took a bottle and drank straight from it. Drinking alcohol can be greatly influenced by mood. Bad moods and low spirits can lead to overdrinking, and good moods can lead to the same. After the four of them drank together, Guo Rong was the first to fall. The second to go down was Shen Yiran, who talked tough and drank fiercely, but unfortunately, her tolerance was lacking, and she lay her head on the table after three bottles. In contrast, Shen Mengyi''s cheeks were flushed, but her eyes remained clear and bright, her capacity for alcohol surprisingly strong. "I didn''t expect you to have such a good tolerance!" "There''s a lot you don''t expect about me! By the way, how far have you and Bu Mengting gone?" sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Mengyi, emboldened by the alcohol, asked a question that had been on her mind the most. To say she felt nothing for Lin Tian would definitely be self-deception. Lin Tian''s various tasks had involved her, naturally leaving a profound impression on Shen Mengyi. Still, Shen Mengyi wasn''t a silly admirer; knowing Lin Tian had a girlfriend, she had always deliberately kept her distance. Today, if it weren''t for the alcohol, she definitely would not have asked Lin Tian. "What do you think our progress is?" For some reason, Lin Tian didn''t want to tell the truth. Perhaps it was a common ailment among menunwilling to admit their relationship with another woman in front of a beauty. Chapter 252 Who is beautiful "I see that you guys are pretty close." Shen Mengyi took another big gulp, perhaps a bit tipsy, as beer spilled from the corner of her mouth, soaking her shirt at the chest, drenching a large area. Her shirt clung tightly to her skin. Lin Tian stared blankly at Shen Mengyi''s chest, thinking to himself, this woman''s assets are even bigger than I anticipated. "Of course, my relationship with her is close. She''s my girlfriend; we''ve done everything that should be done." Shen Mengyi, not sure if she was drunk or pretending not to notice that she was slightly exposed, gazed at Lin Tian with moist eyes. "Which one of us do you think is prettier, Bu Mengting or me?" "Well, Mengting is my girlfriend, so of course, she is prettier. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?" "If, and I''m just saying if, Bu Mengting wasn''t your girlfriend. Who would you say is prettier between her and me?" It was hard to believe that the usually rational Shen Mengyi would ask such a question. But Lin Tian had long had an answer to this kind of question. "Even then, my Mengting would be prettier, although you, Shen, the great beauty, are not bad either. The key point is, I haven''t gotten to know you deeply, so I can''t fully appreciate your beauty." Discover more stories at My Virtual Library Empire "What do you mean by that? Pretty is pretty, and not pretty is not pretty, why do you need to know someone deeply?" "Ahem, this question, it''s quite philosophical. You and I won''t see eye to eye on this. If it were a guy, I might be able to explain it to him." "Cut the crap, just pretend I''m a guy and spill it." Shen Mengyi didn''t seem to pass out, but she was clearly drunk. Everyone is different when they are drunk. For example, when Guo Rong got drunk, he would turn pale, fall to the ground, and wouldn''t stop talking nonsense. Talking about how he would train you properly, how he would conquer you, and so on. Shen Yiran, on the other hand, would be very quiet, lying motionless on the table. Shen Mengyi was obviously of another typeclear-headed but revealing another side she usually hid. "Alright, since you asked, I''ll tell you. When us guys judge whether a woman is a beauty, we look at many aspects. But generally, there are two main points! First, the face. In that regard, you and Mengting are on par. But the second point requires a deeper understanding, something I have with Mengting but not so much with you, so it''s unclear." "What''s the second point?" "The figure! Mengting''s figure, I have personally assessed with my own hands, absolutely enchanting. I haven''t had the chance to assess your figure, hence I have no say." As Lin Tian spoke, his eyes kept fixed on Shen Mengyi''s chest. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Pervert! Men are all the same, none of them are good." If Shen Mengyi didn''t understand Lin Tian''s implication by now, she would indeed be a fool. After cursing Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi seemed to become somewhat alert, realizing her chest felt cool. Looking down, her pretty face lost its color. Damn Lin Tian, he must have seen it all along but didn''t remind me. "It''s getting late, Lin Tian, we should head back to the dormitory. What should we do about these two drunkards now?" "Of course, one for each of us." "No way, I can''t handle Yiran." It wasn''t that Shen Mengyi couldn''t handle her, but that she herself had had a bit too much to drink. Despite seeming clear-headed, she would likely stagger if she tried to walk. "Well, how about this. There''s a hotel nearby. We could just get a room there and let these two sleep it off?" "Fine." The hotel was close by. Lin Tian carried the fat guy with one hand and supported Shen Yiran with the other, while Shen Mengyi leaned all her weight on Lin Tian. Thankfully, Lin Tian had a superpower. Otherwise, anyone else would have been at a loss for what to do. Upon entering the hotel, the reception was very welcoming. "How many rooms would you like?" "Two rooms." Considering that Guo Rong and Shen Yiran were both drunk and needed someone to look after them, Lin Tian asked for two rooms. Shen Mengyi certainly didn''t object. At this point, overcome by drowsiness, she leaned on Lin Tian, half-asleep and half-awake. Finding the rooms was a struggle, but Lin Tian managed to open one and tossed Guo Rong straight in. "Shen Mengyi, wake up. We''re at the room, your sister is all yours now." Lin Tian patted Shen Mengyi by his side, and Shen Mengyi blinked. "Give me a hand, I can''t lift her." It wasn''t just a matter of lifting; Shen Mengyi could barely stand on her own, she would have fallen over if not for Lin Tian''s support. Having no choice, Lin Tian carried Shen Yiran and supported Shen Mengyi as he opened the other room. First, he tossed Shen Yiran onto the bed, and then cradled Shen Mengyi into bed as well. "Hey, Lin Tian, you, don''t go yet. I want, want to ask you a question." After being carried onto the bed by Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi suddenly grabbed Lin Tian''s arm, her eyes wide open, not showing any sign of drunkenness at all. "What do you want to ask?" "If, if I had met you before Bu Mengting, would I be your girlfriend?" "Shen, the great beauty, you''ve had too much to drink. Go to sleep quickly, we have classes tomorrow." This time, Lin Tian did not answer Shen Mengyi. "Okay, let''s drop that question. Then let me ask you one more, who is prettier, me or Bu Mengting?" "Haven''t I already said before, without personally measuring, I can''t tell who is prettier." "Now I''m giving you a chance to measure. I just want to know the answer." As she spoke, Shen Mengyi grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and pressed it to her chest. However, Lin Tian immediately reacted, wrenching his hand free. "Shen Mengyi you''ve drunk too much, go to sleep quickly." After saying that, he turned and ran. He really ran. If he didn''t run who knew what he might end up doing. Indeed, it was proven that Shen Mengting was indeed a beauty on Bu Mengting''s level, but from Lin Tian''s personal view, Shen Mengting seemed even more capable of igniting his impulses. ** A new day began, and Lin Tian wasn''t actually that interested in going to class, especially since with his superpower he could learn anything quickly. The only reason he still attended like everyone else was to avoid standing out as someone special. Right after finishing a class, Lin Tian''s phone rang. Wasn''t Chen Yixuan supposed to be chasing after that brazen thief? Why come to the school at this time? "Hello? Chen Yixuan, are you coming to treat me to a meal?" The last time, when the gang of thieves was caught, it was actually with Lin Tian''s help that Chen Yixuan managed to catch all members of the theft ring. . "A meal? Okay, I suppose I do owe you a meal. Then I''ll wait for you at the restaurant at the school gate. Come over quickly." "Hehe, I''ll be there in a flash." But after arriving at the place, Lin Tian''s mood immediately took a downturn. Chen Yixuan was still as beautiful as ever, but her complexion today was not too good. And most seriously of all, her arm was wrapped in gauze, seemingly injured. "What happened?" "Sit down, and I''ll tell you all about it slowly." Chen Yixuan was in a really bad mood. Originally, with one fell swoop, she had cut off the gang of thieves, energizing the entire police station, and Chen Yixuan was scheduled to receive a commendation. But the sudden appearance of the ''crafty thief'' caught the police off guard. After several encounters, Chen Yixuan and her team, following clues, finally confronted the ''crafty thief'' face to face. What they didn''t expect was that the thief was not only great at stealing but also good at fighting. If it weren''t for their guns, the encounter could have resulted in heavy casualties. Chen Yixuan was also injured in this incident, her arm nearly twisted off. "What''s the background of this thief?" "We don''t know either, only that his name is Luo Li, something he himself revealed in a note he left after stealing." Speaking of this ''crafty thief,'' Chen Yixuan felt somewhat deflated, she had never seen such a brazen person who had no regard for the police. "That amazing, huh? Then it seems you''re not here to treat me to a meal, are you?" "At times like these, let''s not worry about one or two meals. As long as you help me catch Luo Li, I''ll treat you to your fill." It seems Chen Yixuan was truly outraged this time, any policeman would get angry facing such an audacious thief. "You need my help again? But I haven''t even received my payment from last time." "Ah... I''ll do a divination for you!" Lin Tian quickly changed the subject! Lin Tian didn''t take the task of finding a single person to heart. He took out three coins and without any noticeable movement, the three coins began to spin rapidly on the table like tops. Moments later, Lin Tian was a bit confounded. Staring at the three coins, Lin Tian''s mind went blank. "So, have you divined where that bastard is?" Chen Yixuan clenched her teeth in anger, it seemed that if she knew where Luo Li was, she would go after him immediately, not caring about her injury in the slightest. "No, my divination cannot locate him." Chapter 253 Divination Failure "What? How is that possible? No way. Lin Tian, are you playing me? I let you touch me, let you have a taste. And you actually dare to play me?" Chen Yixuan immediately erupted, she had endured humiliation all for the sake of having Lin Tian help her find Luo Li, right? That brazen thief, every day he wasn''t caught was another slap in the face to the police. Facing the furious Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian was also quite helpless. It wasn''t that he didn''t want to help Chen Yixuan, but he genuinely couldn''t divine the answer. "Chen Yixuan, calm down a bit. My divination isn''t almighty. It''s pretty normal to occasionally get no results, isn''t it?" "Normal my ass. You''re just messing with me." "What''s the rush, just relax. Since I''ve promised to help you this time, I''ll definitely see it through. You go back first, I still have classes to attend. I will come and find you tonight." "Tonight? What exactly do you mean by that, young man?" "What do I mean? Well, helping you this time might require some serious effort on my part. Have you thought about how you''re going to repay me?" Divination failed to work, this Luo Li was not a simple case indeed. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What do you want? As long as you help me catch Luo Li, you can do whatever you want, okay?" Chen Yixuan seemed to truly despise Luo Li, not only because she was injured, but also because Luo Li''s existence had put the entire police department in a passive position. "Really, I can do whatever I want? Well then, here''s the thing. My girlfriend isn''t available these days, you know, yin and yang imbalance, it''s easy for things to go wrong. So, why don''t you come and warm my bed, we can adjust the balance a bit?" As Lin Tian spoke, he stared at Chen Yixuan''s chest, appearing like a lecherous, hungry ghost. "Why don''t you go die!" Chen Yixuan finally blew up, delivering a kick directly towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian reacted extremely quickly, conveniently catching Chen Yixuan''s leg and grabbed a handful of it. "Tsk, nice touch. Chen Yixuan, you''ve got quite a figure." "Bastard, let go of me." Chen Yixuan''s face flushed red, it was the first time she had been teased by a man like this. Seeing that Chen Yixuan was really angry, Lin Tian didn''t continue the joke and released his grip. "Chen Yixuan, I''ll be honest with you. This Luo Li is quite tricky. Even my divination can fail, which means he''s not a simple character. So, if I want to catch him, I''m afraid I''ll have to put in a lot of effort, do you understand?" "Understand what?" "What do you mean, understand? I''m putting in a lot of effort to work for you, and you can''t even show a little appreciation? Warming the bed or whatever doesn''t even compare to my efforts, okay?" "If you dare mention it again, believe it or not, I''ll cripple you. Make sure you won''t be able to act like a man anymore." Chen Yixuan stared at Lin Tian''s crotch, seemingly ready to take action at any moment. This made Lin Tian a little nervous, with a chilling sensation down below. A violent female cop is not to be trifled with. "Alright, alright. You''re the tough one. But for this matter, I need to think things through for the long term. You go back for now, give me some time to come up with a plan." "You better hurry it up. This guy is just too arrogant." Chen Yixuan seemed really eager to catch Luo Li. After sending Chen Yixuan off, Lin Tian began to carefully consider Luo Li''s case. With divination being ineffective, this was the first time Lin Tian encountered such an issue since he acquired the ability. After giving it some thought, he felt increasingly that Luo Li wouldn''t be easy to deal with. After returning to school, Lin Tian still couldn''t focus on his classes. And for no other reason than someone had come looking for him again. And it was a knockout beauty. Zhang Ya, for some reason, had actually come to the school to find Lin Tian. Truth be told, Zhang Ya was indeed a beauty, not at all inferior to He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. However, matters of the heart can be complicated. "Lin Tian, I came to find you today mainly because you saved me that day, so I''d like to treat you to a meal to express my gratitude," said Zhang Ya excitedly upon seeing Lin Tian. She almost rushed into his embrace, but upon noticing his expression, she stopped herself. Clearly, Zhang Ya had not only a dazzling appearance but also intellect to match her beauty. The saying "beauty without brains" seemed inapplicable to her. "No need, I was just doing what anyone would have done that day, and you already thanked me then." To Lin Tian, Zhang Ya didn''t make much of an impression. In his mind, she was just a beauty, nothing more. "You saved my life; a simple thank you can''t possibly convey my gratitude. Anyway, I insist on treating you to a meal today." Zhang Ya spoke with determination, and Lin Tian had a feeling that if he didn''t agree, it might get troublesome. Initially, Lin Tian had quite a good impression of Zhang Ya, viewing her as a beautiful lady. But now, he suddenly found himself disliking her, thinking she assumed the world should revolve around her just because she''s beautiful? "Sorry, I have to attend class." "Lin Tian, I want to invite you for a meal, and you must agree to it," insisted Zhang Ya. Lin Tian pushed Zhang Ya away, his face looking even more displeased. He couldn''t understand how such a beautiful woman like Zhang Ya could have such a personality. Compared to He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, Zhang Ya was far behind. "You should know that I already have a girlfriend. No, I have wives. Two of them, one big, one small. Stop bothering me. You''re very beautiful, and there are plenty of men chasing after you. There''s no need to bother with me." After Lin Tian finished speaking, he intended to leave. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhang Ya felt an inexplicable sorrow in her heart. She had been a beauty since childhood, and from the time she was in junior high, there had constantly been people writing her love letters, sending flowers, and trying all sorts of ways to pursue her. For the men who tried to please her, Zhang Ya never cared. But that day, when she found herself in danger and Lin Tian stepped forward to save her, everything changed. Zhang Ya felt that the image of a man had appeared in her heart. This feeling was strange, yet it was incredibly real. Zhang Ya was never a passive person. Once she realized she had fallen for Lin Tian, she decided to take the initiative. The day Lin Tian was leaving, she confessed her feelings to him. But the result took Zhang Ya completely by surprise; Lin Tian rejected her. At that time, Zhang Ya felt extremely unwilling to accept it, utterly dejected. After returning home and thinking it over carefully, she thought she had found the key reason. At that time, Lin Tian was accompanied by He Qianqian and Bu Mengting; of course he would reject her. Therefore, with renewed confidence, Zhang Ya came to find Lin Tian again today. There were no other women around today, and she believed Lin Tian certainly would not reject her. But reality was cruel. "Lin Tian, you bastard!" Zhang Ya cursed, but Lin Tian had already walked far away. "Damn man, but don''t think you can escape from the palm of my hand. I, Zhang Ya, will definitely make you fall in love with me." After shaking off Zhang Ya''s entanglement, Lin Tian continued to attend classes. Of course, although physically present in class, his thoughts were all on Luo Li, whose actions kept slipping through his mind. Why had the divination failed? This baffled Lin Tian, who had always had smooth sailing since acquiring his superpowers. This feeling was identical to the one he had encountered with the ghost last time. It seems that in this world, not only does he possess powers beyond ordinary humans. In the afternoon, he ran into Shen Mengyi. The beauty and president of the school broadcasting club seemed to have already forgotten her drunkenness from last night. "Lin Tian, do you have any free time coming up?" "Is there something you need?" Shen Mengyi didn''t bring it up, so of course, Lin Tian wouldn''t mention last night''s incident either. After all, when he was leaving, Shen Mengyi had been quite proactive. If Lin Tian had really had any ideas at that time, he believed Shen Mengyi would have definitely not refused him. "I''ve been planning to organize an event and wanted to invite you to perform magic. I know you are not easily persuaded, so I came to invite you personally." "Sorry, I am very busy recently and probably won''t have time for the event." Lin Tian was not making excuses; because of Chen Yixuan''s case, he had to help out. This was not only for the public good but more importantly, he had to figure out who exactly Luo Li was. Whether there are others in the world with superpowers like himself. "Ah, is that so? Then, never mind." "Then, I''ll be going now." "Wait a minute." As Lin Tian was about to leave, Shen Mengyi suddenly became anxious and called out to him. "What is it?" "About last night, you... you won''t tell anyone else, will you?" It seemed that Shen Mengyi really had drunk too much last night to actively grab Lin Tian''s hand and place it on her chest. After sobering up today, Shen Mengyi was extremely embarrassed. She had been drunk, true, but unlike Shen Yiran, she had been lucid at the time and, after waking up, she still clearly remembered what happened last night. The previous invitation for Lin Tian to perform magic was completely an excuse. "Last night? What about last night? Wasn''t it that we drank merrily, and in the end, I helped the great beauty Shen send her sister back to the dormitory?" "Yes, that''s right. Lin Tian, thank you." Shen Mengyi was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood Lin Tian''s meaning and smiled happily. "You look beautiful when you smile, you should try to smile more often." Experience new stories with My Virtual Library Empire After praising her, Lin Tian returned to his dormitory. After thinking for a long time, Lin Tian still couldn''t find a clue. Faced with an unknown enemy, he had no idea where to begin. In the evening, Chen Yixuan came. Only half a day had passed, but Chen Yixuan seemed even more anxious. "Lin Tian, is your divination still not working?" "Looking at you, it seems something else has happened?" "That Luo Li is too audacious; he has just stolen from another supermarket. The higher-ups are treating this case with utmost importance. If we don''t catch Luo Li soon, we police will have no face left to show." "Don''t worry, there is always a solution to a problem." "Does that mean you have found a way?" Chapter 254 Get Out of the Way Quickly "No, I haven''t even had dinner yet. How can you expect me to run like a horse without letting me graze? Hurry up and let''s find a place to grab a bite." Lin Tian certainly hadn''t thought of a method, he was just trying to comfort Chen Yixuan. A person who is always in a state of anxiety can easily collapse. "I don''t mind treating you to dinner, but only if you help me catch that Luo Li." Chen Yixuan felt relieved upon hearing that Lin Tian had a plan. Just as the two were about to find a restaurant to eat French cuisine, Bu Mengting appeared. "Lin Tian!" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian instinctively paused. Damn, why did Bu Mengting have to show up? Bu Mengting and He Qianqian had their suspicions about the relationship between Lin Tian and Chen Yixuan already, and now with Bu Mengting witnessing this, things did not look too good. "Mengting! Perfect timing. Officer Chen Yixuan wanted to thank me for the help I offered last time by treating me to dinner. Why don''t you join us?" "Sure." If it were any other day, Bu Mengting might have politely declined, but she definitely needed to keep an eye on Chen Yixuan, the policewoman. Lin Tian hadn''t expected Bu Mengting to be so proactive today, knowing that usually, he had to be quite cheeky to enjoy this kind of treatment. "Let''s go, Chen Yixuan." Lin Tian suddenly felt that being caught by Bu Mengting with Chen Yixuan might not be such a bad thing after all. But this time, Lin Tian was clearly too naive. There were restaurants near the school, only a few hundred meters away. But during such a short distance, Lin Tian was attacked by Bu Mengting more than a hundred times. Almost every step he took let him experience the severe consequences of making a woman jealous. Lin Tian did not utter a sound, because when the real pain came, a man must endure and not cry out in pain. At the restaurant, Bu Mengting seemed to have let off enough steam. Or maybe she was afraid Chen Yixuan would notice because she stopped. Chen Yixuan had already noticed Bu Mengting''s little attacks, but she also had a big problem with Lin Tian. As for the guy who had a habit of taking liberties with her, Chen Yixuan certainly did not have any sympathy, and even deliberately slowed down a few steps. As soon as they arrived at the restaurant, Chen Yixuan promptly ordered the dishes and then started asking questions. "Lin Tian, what exactly is your plan? Tell me quickly." With Bu Mengting by her side, Chen Yixuan felt it was an opportunity. Lin Tian was at his wit''s end, thinking that he hadn''t actually come up with any plan at all, and it was purely to comfort Chen Yixuan. But now, with Bu Mengting there, if he didn''t speak up, it might lead Bu Mengting to misunderstand that he was deliberately holding back to spend more time with Chen Yixuan. What a mess today''s event turned out to be. "That matter is not urgent, we''re here to dine. Let''s eat first and talk later." "What''s the matter? Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan is treating you to dinner, so stop playing coy and just tell her already." Bu Mengting sure enough chimed in; she didn''t know the process, but she didn''t want to let Lin Tian and Chen Yixuan have extended contact. "It''s actually nothing. Mengting, you know about the especially brazen thief recently, right? I was just thinking of having Lin Tian come up with a plan to catch this Luo Li." "The self-proclaimed God Thief, Luo Li? That thief is so reckless. Lin Tian, share your method with Chen Yixuan, so that scoundrel can''t continue to elude justice." But at that moment, Lin Tian had a blank look on his face because his system had just given him a prompt. "Helping Chen Yiran catch Luo Li will reward you with three Supernatural Points. Failure will cost six Supernatural Points." Does it have to be so harsh? Six points deducted for a failure; he absolutely had to complete this task. At the same time, Lin Tian realized from the three-point reward that this Luo Li was definitely not an easy target. "Lin Tian, what are you spacing out for? Didn''t you say you had a way to help Chen Yixuan?" Bu Mengting saw Lin Tian daydreaming and moved her foot, stepping on him. "Ouch! Mengting, what are you doing?" Lin Tian winced from the pain at his feet and came back to his senses. "Didn''t you have a good plan to help Chen Yixuan catch that thief Luo Li? Spit it out." "What do you know? This method can''t be said out loud, if I say it, then it won''t work." Lin Tian made up a lie on the spot, and both Bu Mengting and Chen Yixuan actually believed it. The various bizarre events that Lin Tian had previously performed were all extraordinary and mysterious. So, both Bu Mengting and Chen Yixuan trusted Lin Tian deeply. "In that case, I won''t ask." Although Bu Mengting felt a little jealous about Lin Tian''s contact with Chen Yixuan, she was still on Lin Tian''s side in her heart. That was also the main reason why Lin Tian could fall for Bu Mengting, a beauty, yet could not take an interest in Zhang Ya. "Then how long do you need to catch this Luo Li?" Bu Mengting might not ask, but Chen Yixuan couldn''t let it go. She was a police officer, and she was very anxious about catching Luo Li. "I don''t know, but don''t worry, I will definitely catch Luo Li for you." For the first time, Lin Tian was also a bit worried. If it had been before, he would have confidently proclaimed that it would take no more than three days, or even that he could catch the person that very day. But this time was different, divination didn''t work on Luo Li, leaving Lin Tian completely without direction. "Alright then, let''s eat first." Having received Lin Tian''s response, Chen Yixuan could not press him further. She was aware of some of Lin Tian''s mysterious methods; otherwise, she wouldn''t have allowed Lin Tian to take his liberties with her on multiple occasions. The meal was not as comfortable as the night before, as Lin Tian had to pay attention to Bu Mengting''s mood from time to time. Fortunately, Bu Mengting seemed normal during the meal. After the meal, it was natural for Chen Yixuan to go back on her own, as Lin Tian had to escort Bu Mengting. "Mengting, how about you don''t go back to the dorm tonight? What do you say we go to a hotel?" "You pervert, you big lecher!" Suddenly, Bu Mengting''s expression changed, and she cursed at Lin Tian. "What''s wrong, Mengting? How have I provoked you again?" "Hmph, aren''t you aware of the good deeds you''ve done yourself? Tell me, who did you go to a hotel with last night?" Last night? My goodness! Lin Tian was suddenly stumped; word of his drinking with Shen Mengyi and her sister had spread so quickly. It was reasonable to think about it, though, since the place where they drank was close to the school at a barbecue restaurant. Shen Mengyi was a prominent figure at the school, and Lin Tian had recently been quite the talk of the school, so it was normal for someone to recognize them. Seeing them drink together and head to a hotel, of course, set off a whirlwind of gossip. "Mengting, don''t you know what kind of person I am? Last night Shen Mengyi and her sister drank too much, and I just helped them to the hotel to get a room. The two sisters slept in one room, what could I possibly do?" "Don''t lie to me. What difference does it make if they are two sisters? Didn''t you get the better of both Qianqian and me?" Ah? Lin Tian gasped internally, as Bu Mengting actually brought up that incident. This luck with women was proving to be difficult to enjoy. "It''s not the same. There was also a drunk buddy in my dorm then, that chubby guy, Guo Rong; you must remember him. I shared a room with him. We weren''t even in the same room, so nothing could have happened." "Really?" Bu Mengting, of course, remembered Guo Rong. Hearing that Lin Tian had shared a room with Guo Rong, she began to believe him a little. "My little wife Mengting, don''t be too narrow-minded. Do you know why men like women with bigger chests? Because they have room for acceptance. If you don''t have the heart to forgive, you won''t be endearing to others." "Oh? So that''s how it is. Then I''ll forgive you, but do you really dislike me?" "No, not at all. I can''t get enough of you. So, my little wife Mengting, about tonight..." Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire Lin Tian finally managed to appease Bu Mengting, but still, she shook her head. "I can''t tonight, I have relatives visiting. I''m not saying more, I''m heading back to the dorm." After saying that, Bu Mengting ran off. Lin Tian was stunned for a moment. Relatives visiting? Ah, what bad luck. With his happiness for the evening gone, Lin Tian felt somewhat dejected. But then he remembered the task of capturing Luo Li and suddenly had a stroke of inspiration, thinking of a good idea. Since divination couldn''t yield results about Luo Li, what if he tried divining about Chen Yixuan? With Chen Yixuan involved in Luo Li''s case, if he could divine some information about her, he might be able to pinpoint Luo Li''s whereabouts. He immediately set about divining and was shocked by the result. "Not good, Chen Yixuan is in danger." After settling the bill and leaving, Chen Yixuan was distracted by thoughts of Luo Li. She had never encountered such a bold and audacious thief during her time as a police officer. She vowed to catch Luo Li, though she knew it would be difficult on her own, placing her hopes instead in Lin Tian, who was a bit sleazy. Strangely enough, despite Chen Yixuan''s temperament and her usual treatment of men like Lin Tian with her fists, it was Lin Tian who managed to take advantage of her every time, and Chen Yixuan never considered putting him in his place. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lost in her thoughts, she wasn''t paying attention to where she was walking. As a result, she found herself at a construction site without noticing the ''Beware of Heavy Objects'' warning signs. This building seemed quite old and was scheduled for demolition and reconstruction. At this time, about half of the building had already been dismantled, and the workers had gone off duty, but there were a few people at the site. Seeing Chen Yixuan walking onto the site with her head down, the people there immediately tried to come over to stop her. However, before they could reach her, someone realized something was wrong. A piece of cement stone hung unsteadily above Chen Yixuan''s head and seemed about to fall. "Young lady, get out of the way!" A few people began to shout urgently but dared not approach any closer. Chen Yixuan, hearing the shouts, started to look around, still unaware that danger had descended upon her. The cement stone above her head shook further and completely fell off, leaving the onlookers dumbfounded. "Run! The stone is falling!" Chapter 255 Explode with One Punch Hearing the shout, Chen Yixuan blankly raised her head, then saw a huge chunk of concrete falling down. For a moment, Chen Yixuan was bewildered, "Where did this huge rock come from?" Then her mind went blank, as she seemed to stand right under the rock. Her mind screamed run, but her legs were rooted to the spot, and she seemed entirely petrified. The few people at the construction site were filled with regret. A beautiful young girl would vanish just like that, and there would probably be some unpleasant consequences for their construction site. "Bang!" With a loud noise, a man''s figure suddenly appeared beside Chen Yixuan, and he punched the giant concrete block. Seeing this, the workers were speechless, punching concrete, what was this madness? But in the next moment, everyone was stunned! The concrete block, under the man''s punch, seemed to turn into tofu dregs, completely shattered into bits spreading in the air. "My God, is that guy Superman?" "Nonsense, we Chinese don''t believe in Superman. He must be a master of innate skill." "I say he''s a celestial being." The surrounding people were abuzz with comments. The person involved, Chen Yixuan, had escaped from death, shaking all over. "Lin Tian, did you save me?" "This isn''t the place to talk, let''s get out of here fast." Just now, Lin Tian''s punch that exploded the huge concrete block had already been witnessed by many. Fortunately, they were unprepared beforehand, otherwise, it would have been troublesome if it had been caught on camera. He quickly disappeared while pulling along the still dazed Chen Yixuan. "Lin Tian, are you Superman? A single punch shattering that huge concrete block?" Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having regained her composure, Chen Yixuan immediately showed a detective''s sharpness. Lin Tian shrugged helplessly. "This is my secret, so don''t ask about it. As for you, why weren''t you watching where you were going? If it hadn''t been for me, you would have been smashed into a pancake today." "I don''t know what happened, I was just thinking about Luo Li and unconsciously walked there. And of all times, that huge concrete block had to fall right when I was passing by." Talking about this, Chen Yixuan was also extremely frightened. If it hadn''t been for Lin Tian''s appearance, she would really have been turned into a pancake. In that situation, even if her legs hadn''t gone weak from fright, she wouldn''t have been able to escape. Unlucky? A thought suddenly flashed in Lin Tian''s mind. Previously, when he couldn''t divine Luo Li''s whereabouts, he had thought of an idea. By using divination on Chen Yixuan, who had been in contact with Luo Li, he could infer possible locations where Luo Li might appear. He hadn''t expected that divining Chen Yixuan would lead to such danger. Luckily, he had arrived just in time, otherwise, Chen Yixuan would have been tragically lost. Yet these coincidences made Lin Tian feel that something was odd. "Chen Yixuan, I think you might be cursed. Let''s find a place, and I''ll check it for you." "Cursed?" What a joke! Chen Yixuan, an atheist, thoroughly disbelieved in such spooky nonsense. "Lin Tian, stop joking around. I suspect I was just too engrossed in my thoughts." "No joke, just cooperate with me. Otherwise, you might end up losing your life in the next few days." Lin Tian''s serious expression made Chen Yixuan somewhat uncertain. "How do you know it''s a curse?" "Didn''t I tell you I use divination? I couldn''t divine Luo Li, so I thought maybe I could divine you to find clues about Luo Li. To my surprise, when I calculated, I found you were in grave danger." "No wonder you suddenly appeared, you were secretly divining me. But how can you be sure that I am cursed?" Recalling the recent incident, Chen Yixuan was still somewhat frightened. However, she began to believe a bit in Lin Tian''s mention of a curse. "I can''t explain it all at once, just let me check it out for you." "Then tell me, how are you going to check?" In fact, when Lin Tian was divining Chen Yixuan, he had already noticed something unusual. Of course, the system had alerted him. "A curse is not an ordinary thing, and checking it also requires special methods. Now we better find a more secluded place quickly." Chen Yixuan thought for a moment; a secluded place meant going inside a house. Not wanting to go to a hotel with Lin Tian, she took him to her home instead. "Wow, didn''t expect it, you''re quite the rich girl, owning your own house and all." Chen Yixuan''s house was not small, a two-bedroom and one living room apartment. "What rich young lady, this is the house I''m renting. Okay, we shouldn''t be disturbed here, start your inspection." Upon arrival, Lin Tian felt a bit hesitant. "The process of the inspection might be a bit" "A bit what?" "Forget it, I''ll tell you beforehand so you''re prepared. For this inspection, you need to be nude; otherwise, it won''t work." Lin Tian spoke boldly, actually hoping to take this opportunity to feast his eyes. "What? Nude?" Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library Empire Chen Yixuan was immediately stunned upon hearing this. "Lin Tian, you''re not tricking me, are you? Forget it, I don''t think there''s any curse. You just want to take advantage of me." "If you don''t believe it, that''s fine. Ah, no good deed goes unpunished, like a dog biting Lu Dongbin and not recognizing a good person. I''m warning you, you''re carrying a curse, you''d better stay at home. But that might not work either; you could choke while eating, drown while bathing" Lin Tian casually mentioned a few examples; Chen Yixuan''s face grew paler. "Stop, stop, stop! Lin Tian, you bastard, if I find out you are lying, you''re dead to me for life." Frightened by Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan finally believed him, mainly because she was terrified by a huge concrete block and because Lin Tian''s divinations had always been very accurate. Lin Tian, with eager eyes, was ready to enjoy the sight of the beautiful woman undressing. But Chen Yixuan instead slipped into the bedroom, locked Lin Tian out, and said she would call him after she undressed. Lin Tian didn''t mind, knowing he would see her sooner or later. "Okay, I''m nude now. You, you can come in." Lin Tian, with gleaming eyes, hurried in, but was slightly disappointed by the scene inside. "Hurry up and inspect. What are you daydreaming about?" "Oh." With that, he cleared his throat. "I''m starting the inspection now." This so-called inspection was actually just having the system scan Chen Yixuan. Soon the system completed its scan, and a grey mass appeared on Chen Yixuan''s body. Lin Tian naturally didn''t know what it was. The system, however, seemed very excited. "Target detected with Supernatural Energy. Would you like to collect it?" Supernatural Energy? How could Chen Yixuan have Supernatural Energy? She''s just a regular police officer. "How is it? Am I cursed or not?" "You are, and it''s pretty severe. It can cause you misfortune continuously for three days; any task might lead to an accident. I''ll try to resolve it now, and you need to cooperate with me fully." To collect this Supernatural Energy, a medium was necessary. Since the system resided within Lin Tian''s body, his body was the best medium. He reached out and placed his hand on Chen Yiran''s shapely buttocks. The person who reacted most strongly was actually Chen Yixuan. "What are you doing? Lin Tian, I asked you to resolve the curse, why are you touching me randomly?" An unusual sensation rose in Chen Yixuan''s heart, odd in that she didn''t lose her temper. She rationalized that Lin Tian was trying to resolve the curse, so she had to cooperate. "Do you think resolving a curse is that easy? Stay still and remember to cooperate with me." Lying on the bed, Chen Yixuan moved slightly. When the Supernatural Energy left her body just now, she felt oddly exhilarated. "Is it, is it done?" The sensation left Chen Yixuan feeling unusually enthusiastic. It was just a small cluster; there was no way it was resolved yet. "Not even close. The curse is extremely powerful, and I''ve just resolved a small part of it. You should feel it now." Even though she wanted to stop, she feared the curse might not be completely clear and might cause incidents like the huge concrete block again. Just then, Lin Tian''s hand moved again, this time to another spot. A long moan escaped Chen Yixuan''s mouth, and Lin Tian suddenly froze. "Are you okay?" "I''m fine, just hurry up." Chapter 256 Breaking the Curse After realizing how sensitive Chen Yixuan was, Lin Tian didn''t dare to act rashly. He had only wanted to take a little advantage, but if he had continued along those lines, he would not have been taking a small advantage at all. Afterwards, Lin Tian earnestly helped Chen Yixuan absorb the heterogeneous energy, and besides trembling, she didn''t make any other strange noises. It was not until the last wisp of heterogeneous energy had completely vanished that Lin Tian realized Chen Yixuan had made no sound because she had been biting her wrist tightly. "It''s done." "Thank you." Chen Yixuan spoke quietly, and Lin Tian''s eyes were involuntarily drawn to her body. After the recent absorption of supernatural energy, Chen Yixuan was like someone who had just undergone strenuous exercise, with a fine layer of sweat all over her body. Unlike the smell of men''s sweat, Chen Yixuan''s perspiration carried a faint fragrance, and her damp body added to her allure. It''s said that women are made of water, and a woman drenched in water is indeed a true beauty. "Aren''t you leaving? I''m going to get dressed." "Ah, oh." Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Only after being shouted at by Chen Yixuan did Lin Tian realize he should make his exit. Looking back three times with each step he took, Lin Tian''s mind was filled with images of Chen Yixuan''s voluptuous and fair body. As a police officer, Chen Yixuan naturally exercised regularly, giving her a more shapely body than the average woman, and her entire presence held a feline wildness. After Lin Tian left, Chen Yixuan quickly put on some clothes and hurried into the bathroom. Soon, the sound of water could be heard trickling from the bathroom. Lin Tian had hoped to catch a glimpse of Chen Yixuan bathing, but she was very vigilant, and the door to the bathroom was firmly shut, denying Lin Tian any chance. Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire Listening to the sounds from the shower, the image of Chen Yixuan''s body became vivid in Lin Tian''s mind, causing him great restlessness. If Lin Tian didn''t have matters to discuss with Chen Yixuan, he probably would have left already. "Why haven''t you left yet?" Chen Yixuan''s bath time was short compared to other women''s. After finishing, she stepped out draped in a white bath towel. Seeing that Lin Tian was still there, her eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Although the curse has been removed, I''m still not clear about its source. Chen Yixuan, who have you been in contact with these past few days?" "Who could I have been in contact with? They''re all police officers, and of course, there''s you, this big rascal." The recent help Lin Tian offered to Chen Yixuan in removing the supernatural energy was quite embarrassing for her; it was an ordeal, and Lin Tian took quite a bit of advantage. Now, Chen Yixuan harbored no small amount of resentment towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s brow furrowed tightly; he wasn''t just asking casually. All along, Lin Tian had known only about his own superpower, but now that supernatural energy had appeared in Chen Yixuan''s body, he couldn''t help but take it seriously. Seeing Lin Tian looking so serious and not joking, Chen Yixuan also took on a serious demeanor. After thinking for a while with her head tilted, she finally said. "My life is pretty regular, just home and work every day. Other than colleagues, the outsiders I''ve been in contact with in the past few days" "Oh, right, Luo Li. We almost caught Luo Li based on clues before. But that guy was very cunning and managed to escape. When I tried to stop Luo Li, I don''t know how he did it, but I fell down and got hurt." Thinking back, the reason Chen Yixuan fell was inexplicable, but she was too busy chasing Luo Li to give it much thought. Now that she thought about it, it was probably during that time that Luo Li had cursed her. "Luo Li?" Lin Tian hadn''t expected that the supernatural energy in Chen Yixuan was manufactured by Luo Li. According to the system''s analysis, the main function of that mass of energy was to cause someone to be unlucky for three consecutive days. According to Chen Yixuan, she was about to catch Luo Li when she suddenly fell and injured her hand. It must have been at that moment that Luo Li used his superpower on Chen Yixuan. No wonder the divination failed to predict anything about Luo Li; it turns out this guy is no ordinary person. Actually being a superpowered individual, possessing a superpower that causes misfortune, is indeed quite a unique ability. Now it made sense why this thief Luo Li was so brazen and bold. After all, an ordinary person suddenly gaining extraordinary abilities would naturally become inflated with pride. Wasn''t Lin Tian cocky a few times himself after receiving the Supernatural Ability System? It was just that Lin Tian managed to control himself well, whereas Luo Li''s ego had inflated a little too much. "Yixuan, I can now confirm that Luo Li is the one who cursed you. I also understand why my divination failed before. This Luo Li is no ordinary person; you have to be careful and cautious when you try to catch him, and it would be best to notify me so I can help you," Being a superpowered individual himself, Lin Tian was well aware of the dangers posed by other superpowered individuals. They were not something that Chen Yixuan and the other police officers could deal with using just guns. Unfortunately, Chen Yixuan clearly didn''t take it to heart; she was somewhat defiant and frustrated. A curse? Next time I encounter Luo Li, I''ll blow his head off with one shot, then see how he curses me. Lin Tian certainly didn''t know what was going on in Chen Yixuan''s mind. He had found something good in the Supernatural Ability System that could ensure Chen Yixuan''s safety. "Yixuan, I have something for you. This thing can very effectively restrain a curse." Chen Yixuan stared at the yellow talisman paper Lin Tian pulled out, thinking to herself, Is this thing really useful? Why does it feel like something from a zombie movie that you stick on a zombie''s forehead? "How do you use this thing?" "You just need to carry it with you. If anyone curses you, the Vajra Talisman will activate automatically to protect you from harm." "You make it sound so mystical, but does it actually work? Should we test it out?" Chen Yixuan was clearly skeptical, but Lin Tian wouldn''t let her test it. Are you kidding me? He had exchanged Supernatural Points for that Vajra Talisman. After getting the Vajra Talisman, Lin Tian had only six Supernatural Points left. It was just enough, in case he failed to capture Luo Li and faced the mission''s penalty. "We can''t test it. I only have this one Vajra Talisman, and if you use it for a test, it''ll be gone." "Then thank you for that." Upon hearing this, Chen Yixuan immediately shelved the idea of testing it and started to think it might actually be a good thing. Otherwise, why would Lin Tian only have one? Rarity makes a thing precious, after all. Having handed over the Vajra Talisman to Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian had nothing more to do. However, he was definitely going to take matters into his own hands when it came to capturing Luo Li. After leaving Chen Yixuan''s home, Lin Tian did not return to school. He called Guo Rong and said he had something to deal with, asking Guo Rong to help him ask for a few days off. Guo Rong assured him there was no need to ask for leave and he would cover for Lin Tian. Lin Tian found a hotel near Chen Yixuan''s home, booked a room, and just as he entered the room, he received a phone call. "Lin Tian, is that you? It''s Zhang Ya." A pleasant voice came through the phoneit was Zhang Ya. Remembering the beautiful girl, Lin Tian felt a headache coming on. Truth be told, Zhang Ya did possess remarkable beauty, even slightly surpassing He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. Unfortunately, Zhang Ya''s self-centered personality put Lin Tian off a bit, and he never felt any attraction toward her. "Zhang Ya, I''ve made it very clear to you, I have a girlfriend. There''s no chance between you and me." "You don''t have to lie to me. If you really didn''t like me, then why did you risk your life to save me that day?" That day at the zoo, Zhang Ya almost lost her lifeif not for Lin Tian, she would indeed have gone to another world. It was precisely that incident that made Lin Tian leave a mark in Zhang Ya''s heart. "I did that out of a sense of justice. Even if you were the ugliest creature, I would still have saved you." "Fine, then why did you give me your phone number?" "What kind of logic is that? Didn''t you ask me for my number? I gave it to you out of politeness. What does giving a phone number prove, anyway?" Lin Tian was beginning to find Zhang Ya''s way of thinking stranger by the moment. She actually believed Lin Tian had a thing for her just because he gave her his phone number. "Hmph, don''t lie to me. I know why you''re rejecting me. It''s just because you''re afraid your two girlfriends will get jealous, isn''t it? Let me tell you, Lin Tian, you belong to Zhang Ya. Sooner or later, you''ll realize that you only like me, Zhang Ya, and no one else." After finishing her piece, Zhang Ya hung up the phone directly. Lin Tian shook his head, feeling that this matter would likely become quite troublesome later on. After spending a night in the hotel, Lin Tian got up very early the next morning. He planned to secretly follow Chen Yixuan because it didn''t seem easy for him to encounter Luo Li on his own. Following Chen Yixuan meant the entire police system was helping Lin Tian find Luo Li. As expected, Chen Yixuan also got up early, had breakfast, and then went to work. Lin Tian followed her all the way without her noticing at all. In the past few days, Chen Yixuan and her team had made preparations for dealing with Luo Li. They split into several groups and quietly laid in wait on the streets. Chen Yixuan acted alone, and Lin Tian followed behind, silently cursing Chen Yixuan for her recklessness. Following Chen Yixuan into the downtown area, Lin Tian suddenly noticed that Chen Yixuan seemed a bit uncomfortable, her brow slightly furrowed, her gaze darting around. Lin Tian originally thought Chen Yixuan was sick, but after Chen Yixuan made a couple of rounds, she found a restroom and went inside. So she needed to use the restroomthat''s what had Lin Tian worried for so long. This type of thing, of course, Lin Tian felt it was not appropriate to follow her inside. But only a few minutes after Chen Yixuan entered, a loud scream suddenly came from inside. Lin Tian immediately rushed in. He had the Invisibility Technique and wasn''t afraid of being discovered. Once inside, he saw Chen Yixuan''s pants pulled down to her ankles, with a pair of underwear embroidered with cartoon characters hanging around her knees. Chapter 257 I am God It was a cockroach''s corpse. It looked like it had been squashed out of shape by Chen Yixuan a long time ago. Women really are strange creatures, actually being afraid of small animals like cockroaches. The thing is, if you''re scared, just scream, but you scream while squashing the cockroach to death. Logically, people who exercise regularly should have great physiques but rough skin. However, Chen Yixuan broke that stereotype, not only did she have a great physique, her skin was also absurdly fair and smooth. When Lin Tian had entered, most of his attention had gone to Chen Yixuan''s thighs. Fortunately, Lin Tian had good self-control and did not act rashly. Chen Yixuan indeed hadn''t noticed Lin Tian''s presence. Just then, Chen Yixuan''s walkie-talkie buzzed. "Luo Li spotted on Yinchuan Road, requesting backup, requesting backup." Luo Li spotted on Yinchuan Road? Chen Yixuan''s color changed, and she immediately rushed toward Yinchuan Road, she was actually nearby and could reach the scene quickly. Hearing that Luo Li had appeared, Lin Tian moved even faster than Chen Yixuan. On one hand, Luo Li was indeed an arrogant thief, and on the other, Lin Tian was on a mission of his own. This mission could not fail. Failure would mean a deduction of six Supernatural Points. Reaching Yinchuan Road as fast as he could, Lin Tian, however, found no trace of Luo Li. That''s when Lin Tian remembered that he actually didn''t know what Luo Li looked like at all. Oh, I should have kept following Chen Yixuan just now. At this time, Chen Yixuan had arrived at the scene based on the information provided by her colleagues. Luo Li was a short man with a pointy face and monkey-like features. However, at that moment, Luo Li was unusually arrogant. A few people were chasing after Luo Li, shouting to catch the thief. Although Luo Li was running, whenever someone blocked his way, he would aggressively charge into them. Strangely enough, despite Luo Li''s small size, even the larger and more robust obstacles could not withstand his charge. "Luo Li, stop! Or I will shoot!" Having already failed to capture Luo Li once, Chen Yixuan was not without ideas. After her first injury, she concluded that Luo Li was no ordinary man, and that extraordinary measures were necessary. Therefore, upon seeing Luo Li, Chen Yixuan decisively pulled out her handgun. "Haha, you think a handgun can hit the Thief God? You trash, waste material. If you can, catch me. Let me tell you, I am the Thief God Luo Li. Hahaha, I''ll continue stealing right in front of you cops." Read exclusive chapters at My Virtual Library Empire The onlookers hearing Luo Li''s words, one by one, started moving back. Clearly, they were somewhat afraid of Luo Li. "Luo Li, don''t get cocky. You won''t escape today." In the end, Chen Yixuan did not fire her gun, after all, this was a bustling area and firing could have bad repercussions. Furthermore, if Luo Li dodged, the bullet might hit someone else, which could lead to terrible consequences. Realizing Chen Yixuan dared not fire, Luo Li became even more audacious and simply stopped running. "I remember you, girl. I had to leave in a hurry last time, let''s have a good time this time. Tsk, tsk, I just noticed, you''ve got a nice figure, girl." Seeing Chen Yixuan, Luo Li actually stopped. Chen Yixuan sneered, holstered her handgun, and slowly approached Luo Li. "Luo Li, you can''t escape this time!" Seeing the distance close, Chen Yixuan suddenly burst forward, doubling her speed, and kicked out at Luo Li. Who knew that Luo Li would react so quickly? With one hand, he preemptively blocked Chen Yixuan''s attacking left leg. Not only did he block it, he also grabbed and held onto Chen Yixuan''s leg. He indecently grabbed Chen Yixuan''s leg, his face showing an utterly enraptured expression. "Luo Li, don''t even think about escaping today." Chen Yixuan, even more furious, used all her strength to punch towards Luo Li''s face. Who knew Luo Li would just use one hand to block Chen Yixuan''s punch. No, he caught Chen Yixuan''s fist, then swiftly secured both her hands. His hand clenched like a vise, firmly gripping both of Chen Yixuan''s hands. Suddenly, Chen Yixuan was fully restrained by Luo Li. "Tsk, tsk, girl, both your hands are caught. Now, I''ll take the opportunity to feel the sensation of these big white rabbits of yours." Luo Li''s hand slowly moved towards Chen Yixuan''s full bosom, the motion slow, seemingly deliberately letting Chen Yixuan see it. "You''re Luo Li?" For some reason, seeing Luo Li filled Lin Tian with immense excitement. Similarly, when Luo Li saw Lin Tian, his eyes immediately filled with terror, as if Lin Tian was a primordial beast from which he could not escape fast enough. "Who are you?" Luo Li struggled briefly but found he couldn''t free himself from Lin Tian''s grip, becoming even more anxious. "The one here to take care of you." Lin Tian spoke calmly, thankful that he had arrived in the nick of time. Otherwise, he estimated Chen Yixuan would have been severely taken advantage of by Luo Li today. "Just with you!" Luo Li chuckled coldly and suddenly made a move, hurling Chen Yixuan, who was in his arms, at Lin Tian like a hidden weapon. If Lin Tian had dodged at that moment, Chen Yixuan would have certainly fallen hard. Lin Tian quickly made his decision and caught Chen Yixuan. But Luo Li took this opportunity to disappear in the blink of an eye. "Never mind me, go after Luo Li." Immediately embarrassed, she scrambled out of Lin Tian''s arms. She then urged Lin Tian to quickly catch Luo Li. "Don''t worry, he won''t get away." Lin Tian''s original goal was to capture Luo Li, and as long as Luo Li showed himself, he had numerous ways to snag him. Now that Chen Yixuan was okay, Lin Tian immediately chased after Luo Li. Both were extremely fast, with Chen Yixuan and a group of plainclothes police following behind. Soon, they lost sight of the two. "Kid, who are you? I, the Master Thief Luo Li, have I ever troubled you?" "Indeed, you haven''t troubled me, but you have troubled my woman. You dared to harass my woman just now, so of course, I need to teach you a lesson." In passing, Lin Tian referred to Chen Yixuan as his woman. And Luo Li actually believed it. "Luo Li, today you''re done for." Lin Tian fumed, hastening his pace twofold. He quickly caught up with Luo Li, who, seeing that he couldn''t shake off Lin Tian, turned around to fight him head-on. The two were evenly matched in strength. "You''re quite strong!" Lin Tian had the boost from the Supernatural Ability System, yet Luo Li''s strength was in no way inferior to Lin Tian''s. It seemed Luo Li''s superpower wasn''t limited to causing misfortune; he also possessed a superpower similar to the Ox Power Technique. The two exchanged blows, punches and kicks flying. Gradually, Lin Tian still managed to gain the upper hand, having amassed a significant amount of experience since he had acquired the Supernatural Ability System very early on. "Luo Li, meet your end!" Lin Tian delivered a flying kick that landed squarely on Luo Li''s chest. Luo Li spewed a mouthful of fresh blood and was flung backward through the air. "Surrender quietly, and I won''t make you suffer." "Hahaha, dream on. Do you know who I am? I am the Master Thief! I am a god, and you, a mere mortal, think you can capture me? You''re too naive!" The injured Luo Li, it seemed, had lost his mind and began proclaiming himself a god. However, in a sense, possessing superpowers did elevate Luo Li and Lin Tian to a godlike status. Lin Tian took a big step forward, closing in on Luo Li. Yet Luo Li appeared unconcerned, a cold smile playing across his face; Lin Tian understood. Luo Li simply had contempt for him, though he couldn''t figure out why Luo Li was still so confident. If he won''t be cooperative, I will just have to beat him into submission. Lin Tian was no policeman like Chen Yixuan; he was extremely displeased with Luo Li and intended to teach him a lesson. One fist, aimed right at Luo Li''s stomach, blasted forth. If this punch landed, Lin Tian believed Luo Li would definitely vomit out his last meal. Unfortunately, as good as it sounded, the punch missed. "How did this happen?" Lin Tian''s eyes widened as he watched his seemingly guaranteed punch miss its target. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Damn it, could Luo Li also know the Invisibility Technique?" Luo Li had vanished right under Lin Tian''s watch. With no target, the punch naturally missed its mark. Chapter 258 Let Go of Me Upon closer thought, Lin Tian felt it wasn''t Invisibility Technique. Because Invisibility isn''t synonymous with disappearance, and with Lin Tian''s speed just now, had Luo Li turned invisible, his fist should still have been able to hit Luo Li. But that blow had clearly missed. This meant that just now, Luo Li hadn''t used the Invisibility Technique but another superpower. Initially, Lin Tian thought Luo Li possessed only one cursed superpower, but now he realized Luo Li knew at least three superpowers. One, a superpower that causes bad luck for three days; two, similar to Lin Tian''s Ox Power Technique, which can enhance physique and strength; three, a superpower that allows one to instantly move a distance. No wonder this guy was so arrogantwith that instant move superpower, it indeed wasn''t easy for anyone to catch him. Even Lin Tian, who also possessed superpowers, was at a loss. "Where is Luo Li?" At that moment, Chen Yixuan, followed by plainclothes policemen, caught up. "He ran away." Lin Tian spread his hands, speaking helplessly. You let him get away too?" It seemed Chen Yixuan had very high expectations of Lin Tian, only to be disappointed that even Lin Tian had let him slip through. Lin Tian nodded. "That Luo Li is very tricky and has strange abilities. Chen Yixuan, I warn you, if you encounter Luo Li again, don''t act carelessly on your own. You must contact me immediately and let me deal with him. You really are no match for him." "Understood." Chen Yixuan, having almost been easily outmaneuvered by Luo Li just now, obediently nodded her head. With Luo Li gone, Chen Yixuan''s plainclothes team regrouped and scattered again. Chen Yixuan didn''t leave right away, as Lin Tian mentioned he had something he wanted to discuss with her. The two found a caf and ordered two cups of coffee to talk things over slowly. "Chen Yixuan, that Luo Li is very dangerous and vicious. I am currently thinking of ways to deal with him." "Aren''t you supposed to be omnipotent? What''s up? Now that it''s Luo Li, you can''t handle it?" Chen Yixuan wasn''t mocking Lin Tian; it was mainly frustration from Luo Li escaping several times, a frustration that she was now venting on Lin Tian. "What do you mean ''can''t handle''? He was driven away by me. Not like someone nearly got taken advantage of by a mere thief." "What did you just say?" "Nothing, just, you know, drink your coffee." Having spent considerable time with both Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, Lin Tian knew better than to try to reason with women. "You''re right, I am indeed no match for that Luo Li. But this guy is just too arrogant, Lin Tian. You''re the one always full of clever ideas, right? Hurry up and think of a way to capture this Luo Li. I might be able to throw a little something your way." "A little something?" Lin Tian''s eyes immediately lit up, recalling the scene from last night when he helped Chen Yixuan dispel supernatural energy. But as he recalled a serious concern, his expression instantly turned cold. Poor Lin Tian, still lost in his fantasy, subconsciously responded. Realizing something was off, Lin Tian turned to see Chen Yixuan glaring at him, her eyes round in fury, looking murderous. "Lin Tian, if you dare to spy on me, I''ll kill you!" Chen Yixuan, clenching her fists, swung at Lin Tian, who swiftly dodged. "Chen Yixuan, calm down a bit." "Calm down my ass; you better confess to me! Were you also lying about that curse thing yesterday?" Chen Yixuan flew into a rage, dragging up the times Lin Tian had previously taken advantage of her, bursting out all at once today. Truly fighting, Chen Yixuan certainly was no match for Lin Tian. Regrettably, Lin Tian, feeling guilty, was defensively dodging everywhere and ended up in a disarray from being hit by Chen Yixuan. Seeing Chen Yixuan become more frenzied as she fought, Lin Tian knew this wasn''t an option. He reached out to grab Chen Yixuan''s wrist, pulling her hard, and she fell into his arms. "You pervert, let me go!" "Go away! You use divination to calculate this kind of stuff every day. It''s disgusting..." At that moment, Chen Yixuan''s mind went blank, while Lin Tian was feasting to his heart''s content, his hands weren''t idle eithertaking the opportunity to tease her. "You, let me go," she said. Finally, Chen Yixuan regained her senses and pushed Lin Tian away. Her face flushed red and her heart jumped like a small deer. "This is a coffee shop, Officer Chen. Even if you don''t care about your image, at least maintain the image of the police," he chided. "It''s all because of you," she countered. Chen Yixuan''s indignation fizzled out as Lin Tian had stolen her first kiss. "Alright, alright, you were bound to give me some perks sooner or later. Consider this as an advance payment," he teasingly replied. "I said I''d give you perks, but I never agreed to a kiss," she protested. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No worries, I''ll just consider that as your perk. Let''s drop this topic. We should focus on how to catch Luo Li instead," he changed the subject. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire As soon as Luo Li was mentioned, Chen Yixuan didn''t pursue the matter any further. "This Luo Li is quite skilled, particularly proficient in casting curses and also very strong. It''s indeed difficult to catch him; no wonder he''s so arrogant," she noted. Merely mentioning Luo Li made Chen Yixuan frown. It turns out, Chen Yixuan had been bested by Luo Li not once but twice. Glancing at Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan suddenly felt hopeful. Since Lin Tian had already taken a big advantage of her, she might as well make him exert more effort. "Lin Tian, you just took a big advantage of me. Regarding Luo Li, you must help, and you need to catch him quickly," she demanded. "Don''t worry. With Chen the Great Beauty commanding, I''ll give it my all. From our brief confrontation, I''ve pretty much figured out most of Luo Li''s tricks. As long as he doesn''t come up with something new, capturing him will be easy," he assured her. "Really?" she questioned. "Of course, why not make a bet? If I catch Luo Li within three days, how about you warm my bed?" he proposed. Ever since he''d seen Chen Yixuan''s body, this idea was no longer a joke to Lin Tian but a genuine hope. "Get lost! You''ve already taken your perk, don''t get greedy. I know you''re deliberately baiting me into a bet. I''m not falling for it. Just catch Luo Li quickly; I await your good news," she declared. Whether genuinely upset or not, Chen Yixuan walked away after she finished speaking. Lin Tian hurriedly went to pay the bill and ran out to catch up with Chen Yixuan. "Why chase after me instead of catching Luo Li?" she asked. "I wanted to remind you, it''s best not to go out alone recently. Luo Li is more dangerous than your perfume," he cautioned. "Are you worried about me? Aren''t you afraid your girlfriends would get jealous?" she teased. Chen Yixuan''s comment left Lin Tian slightly confused. It seemed Chen Yixuan knew quite a bit about his situation. After all, being a police officer, gathering such intelligence wasn''t too difficult for Chen Yixuan. "Anyway, take care of yourself. I need to figure out how to deal with Luo Li," she said, parting ways. After separating from Chen Yiran, Lin Tian didn''t rush back to school and walked around the streets for a while. Consequently, he encountered Yan Yan performing magic tricks. This magician girl was still showcasing her forte, coin tricks. But her skills had improved, earning applause, and quite a few people even gave her tips. Lin Tianjue figured the guys were probably not tipping for Yan Yan''s magic performance excellence but because she was beautiful. The majority of the tipper were men. Seeing Yan Yan turn her head, Lin Tian immediately lowered his head and quietly moved away. Yan Yan was more bothersome than Zhang Ya; Lin Tian was already upset because of Luo Li and didn''t want to deal with Yan Yan. He leisurely made his way back to school only to bump into Bu Mengting. What surprised Lin Tian was that Bu Mengting was not alone; beside her was a guy. This man was very handsome, tall, and the clothes he wore spoke of a good family background. "Mengting, I fell for you the first time I saw you. You are the goddess of my dreams, I can feel it. We must have been married in a past life. Be my girlfriend, Mengting. I''ll protect you for a lifetime!" he confessed. Before he got close, Lin Tian heard the man''s cheesy declaration. So, he''s trying to steal my girl, and he looks quite capable too. A wave of anger rose inside Lin Tian, yet Bu Mengting directly rejected the man. Chapter 259 Let Her Go Rejected directly by Bu Mengting, the tall boy''s face turned a bit ugly. Lin Tian had thought that this guy would know it was difficult and retreat, but the result took Lin Tian by surprise. "It''s okay, we just met a bit late. In time, you''ll realize who is the man destined for you." Hearing this, Lin Tian couldn''t help but curl his lip, step forward, and directly rub Bu Mengting''s shoulders, looking at the guy and snorting coldly, "This is my wife, who the hell are you to interfere? Get lost!" "Hey! You stop right there!" The boy glanced and showed a look of disdain. "Someone like you doesn''t deserve Mengting. Mengting, you better leave him soon. Just a ''loser'' is all he is!" Hearing this, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of cold light flashing in his eyes: "Do you believe I can make you crawl away?" "Crawl? Save you? Come on then!" Saying that, the boy suddenly stepped forward, pointing at Lin Tian''s forehead, all arrogance! The boy was quite tall, over one meter eighty, and his body was also strong, giving a very oppressive look! Seeing the finger pointing at his head, Lin Tian''s face turned cold, his hand flickering! Lin Tian suddenly grabbed the boy''s finger and violently twisted it! Crack! "Ah..." Ning Cheng cried out in pain, his hand almost got broken by Lin Tian! Ning Cheng''s face turned ashen, stretching his hand to block Lin Tian''s fist, his right leg kicked out like lightning, hoping to knock Lin Tian down with one blow. Unexpectedly, Lin Tian''s punch was incredibly powerful; he couldn''t stop it with both hands, and Lin Tian struck him in the face. His leg had just been raised, but his body lost its balance, completely deformed his movement, unable to kick Lin Tian. "How can you..." Ning Cheng was about to comment on how strong Lin Tian was, but Lin Tian didn''t give him a chance to speak, knocking Ning Cheng down with three punches and two kicks. "Kid, go back to your mom''s womb and practice more!" Lin Tian had actually held back, or else he would have disabled the guy''s hand in one go! "Hmph " Ning Cheng obviously didn''t accept defeat, still wanting to talk tough, but Lin Tian kicked him in the stomach again. The severe pain made Ning Cheng shut up and realize that the current situation was beyond him. After dealing with Ning Cheng, Lin Tian happily left, holding Bu Mengting. "Damn, just because he''s a bit strong, what''s so great about that." Ning Cheng glared at Lin Tian, obviously still resentful towards him. But he didn''t dare to speak out, only resentfully glancing at Lin Tian before leaving in a sorry state! "Ah, my adorable wife Mengting is too charming. I need to think of something, or else someone might snatch her away." Watching Ning Cheng''s disgraced departure, Lin Tian giggled! "You dare! Looks like you need a lesson. Today I''m going to teach you a lesson properly." Upon hearing that, Lin Tian pretended to be angry, pulling Bu Mengting and walking outside the school. Why go outside the school, no need to think with your head to guess. In the beginning, Bu Mengting struggled a bit, but later simply let Lin Tian pull her along. "Lin Tian, I heard you skipped class today?" "I did skip class. I was helping to catch that thief Luo Li. This thief is too audacious; I encountered him today, but he managed to escape." "Humph, went to see that policewoman again." Bu Mengting snorted and stopped walking. "I was helping catch Luo Li, don''t you know how dangerous he is?" "You go to your policewoman then, I''m going back to the dorm." Just as Bu Mengting was about to turn to go back to the dorm, Lin Tian couldn''t let her leave just like that. Quickly hugging Bu Mengting, he started coaxing her with sweet words. "Mengting, my dear wife, don''t you trust me? Look, I rushed back to find you immediately after I was done. You think I ran into you by chance, but I came especially for you." "Still, I need to go back to the dorm." "Don''t mess around; this place is near the school, and there are a lot of people watching. Besides, didn''t I tell you yesterday? I have ''that''. It''s not possible these next few days." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian finally remembered. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Peacefully taking Bu Mengting back to the dorm, the unsatisfied Lin Tian could only return to his own dorm. Halfway there, Lin Tian suddenly received a text message. Initially, when he saw the message was from Zhang Ya, Lin Tian wasn''t planning on looking closely, but the first two words of the message were actually "Help me." Lin Tian quickly opened the text message, looked at the content, his face changed drastically, and he turned and ran out of the campus. Maple Leaf Bar. Following the address given by Zhang Ya, Lin Tian found the place. "Who are you? This private room is already taken. If you want a private room, please find another one," Lin Tian found the private room Zhang Ya had mentioned in the text, but at the doorway stood two waiters, standing like door gods at the entrance. Seeing Lin Tian trying to enter the private room, they reached out and blocked Lin Tian. "Scram!" In the urgency of the situation, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered with talk. With one kick each, he sent the two waiters tumbling to the ground. Standing outside the door, Lin Tian could faintly hear the voices inside! "Sweetie, just behave and listen, today Scarface will guarantee you a good time!" That was a man''s lecherous laugh! "Scream, scream as loud as you can, no one will come to save you." "Let her go!" Inside the room, a Scarfaced man was pinning Zhang Ya down! Seeing this scene, Lin Tian was furious, his expression turning icy cold. "Kid, who the hell are you? I''m playing with my own woman, what''s it to you?" Looking up, Lin Tian was already upon him. One hand tightly gripped Scarface''s wrist. "I despise scum like you the most!" Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire After saying this, Lin Tian kicked him. Scarface hadn''t expected Lin Tian to be so ruthless and to start hitting without much talk. The kick was totally unexpected and unavoidable. Scarface was sent sprawling to the ground with his face making intimate contact with the floor. "Are you okay?" Zhang Ya seemed to have had some drinks and was slightly dazed. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, she didn''t make a sound but just plunged into Lin Tian''s arms, sobbing loudly. What Lin Tian couldn''t see, however, was the flicker of slyness and triumph in Zhang Ya''s eyes! It seemed she had successfully orchestrated her plot! On the ground, Scarface, who had landed face-first, already had a face marred by scars, and now it was even more bloody and wretched, with blood flowing over the scars, creating a pitiful sight. Seeing Lin Tian helping Zhang Ya get dressed, Scarface thought it was a good opportunity, stealthily reached for a wine bottle beside him and suddenly burst forward. Swinging the wine bottle, he smashed it down on Lin Tian''s head. "Fucking little bastard!" With a ferocious move, but Lin Tian''s reaction was extremely fast, he reached out and caught Scarface''s wrist. With a twist of his hand, the wine bottle fell from Scarface''s hand. Lin Tian caught it smoothly and swung it back at Scarface''s head. "You know how to use a wine bottle? This is how you should use it!" Bang! With that hit, the wine bottle shattered, and Scarface''s head bled just like his face. Then, Lin Tian kicked at Scarface''s stomach. Scarface was sent flying against the wall and then landed on the floor. Even then, Lin Tian wasn''t done with Scarface. He put Zhang Ya on the sofa, then chased after him and stamped on Scarface''s face with his foot. Seeing Lin Tian''s foot descending, Scarface panicked! "Wait! Big brother, wait! I have something to say, I have something to say." As Lin Tian''s shoe sole was about to stamp on his face, Scarface''s voice softened in panic. "Speak quickly, spit it out quickly," "Actually, I never intended to do anything bad today..." However, Zhang Ya on the sofa was anxious. Before Scarface could speak, she hastily said: Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, a chill flashing in his eyes, "You, I will rid the people of a menace today and cripple your harmful tools." "Big brother, Hero! Please, no? I''ll tell you everything. I''m not really a bad guy, it was this girl, she asked me to act bad," Upon hearing that Lin Tian was going to cripple him, Scarface became terrified and quickly pointed at Zhang Ya and shouted loudly: "It''s her! She''s the one behind all this!" "Hmm?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback! Chapter 260 You Will Regret This Scar Brother directly took a tote bag from behind the sofa, which was filled with bright red banknotes. Was this entire setup actually orchestrated by Zhang Ya? Lin Tian turned around and looked coldly at Zhang Ya. "Lin Tian, don''t believe these villains. They just want to bully me. This money, probably extorted from others, is definitely not mine." With Zhang Ya saying that, Lin Tian didn''t know whom to believe anymore. Seeing this, Scar Brother immediately became anxious as Lin Tian seemed to believe Zhang Ya''s words. The Lin Tian in front of him was the man who could ruin his life. If Lin Tian was convinced he was lying, his life would be over. "I have proof, and my brothers can vouch for me." The two subordinates Lin Tian had knocked over earlier now crawled in. "Yes, yes, we can testify. This girl, she approached Scar Brother herself. She said she wanted us to play the bad guys because her boyfriend really likes heroes saving beauties." "Lin Tian, you have to believe me. Why would I pay these people to do this? If you hadn''t come, wouldn''t I have walked right into a trap?" Lin Tian inclined to believe Zhang Ya a bit more and coldly said, "Exactly, you are all in this together, who knows if what you''re saying is even true?" "Big Brother, I, I have a video of it. When this girl was talking to our boss, I recorded it, fearing that if the police caught us, I''d have evidence. Once you see the video, you''ll understand everything." Suddenly, a waiter took out a cellphone, claiming to have a video. Zhang Ya suddenly made a move, lunging at the cellphone, seemingly trying to grab it. Lin Tian was quicker than Zhang Ya and got the phone first. "Lin Tian, you have to believe me, they''re all deceiving you." Seeing the phone in Lin Tian''s hands, Zhang Ya''s face looked a bit unnatural. "Of course, I believe you, but I also want to know what exactly is going on." Hearing the commotion, Zhang Ya and Scar Brother began to act. "I''m saying, how coincidental. I kick open the door, and your dress just happens to tear. Zhang Ya, what in the world are you trying to do?" "You bunch of idiots, can''t even act properly. You''re all useless." Seeing her scheme exposed, Zhang Ya cursed at Scar Brother and his men. Then she turned around, glared at Lin Tian, and said arrogantly, "The problem is I don''t like you! And I already have a girlfriend!" Lin Tian, expressionless, touched his nose! After saying that, Zhang Ya looked threateningly at Lin Tian! Zhang Ya''s father, Zhang Tian, is a famous billionaire in Wu''an City, and Zhang Ya had developed a domineering personality from childhood! Whatever she set her sights on, she had to get it! And she wouldn''t allow her things to be shared with others! Ever since Lin Tian had saved her, he had become her ''possession''! Hearing Zhang Ya''s words, Lin Tian frowned and looked at her, a flash of disgust in his eyes! Even considering killing Mengting and Qianqian? Thinking this, a flash of murderous intent crossed Lin Tian''s eyes! Lin Tian, disgusted, pushed Zhang Ya away, having felt there was something off about her character.. Today, she even specifically set up this trap to lure him here. If these thugs hadn''t been intimidated by him, Lin Tian might have been completely fooled by Zhang Ya. Just from her words earlier, if it weren''t for her being a woman, Lin Tian would have crippled her right there! Lin Tian gave Zhang Ya a cold glance and said coldly: "Don''t let me see you in the future, and take back what you just said, or else..." After saying that, Lin Tian snorted coldly and turned to leave the bar. Zhang Ya was so furious that she couldn''t stand it and eventually followed Lin Tian out of the bar. "Lin Tian, stop right there!" Hearing Zhang Ya''s voice, Lin Tian not only didn''t stop, he sped up. As for this woman, Lin Tian planned to stay as far away as possible and never wanted to see Zhang Ya again. Zhang Ya sped up, ran in front of Lin Tian, and stretched out her arms to block his way. "I told you to stop, didn''t you hear me?" "Who are you? Why should I listen to you?" "I am Zhang Ya, the most beautiful woman in the world. Lin Tian, I''m giving you one last chance, do you want to be my boyfriend?" "No need, I don''t need your chance!" Lin Tian attempted to bypass Zhang Ya, but she didn''t move. "You''ll regret this, you definitely will. Listen, Lin Tian, someday, I, Zhang Ya, will make you kneel at my feet, begging me!" Watching Zhang Ya''s crazed expression, Lin Tian suddenly felt a bit scared. This feeling came inexplicably, as even Luo Li, who also had a supernatural ability, had never made Lin Tian feel this way. Zhang Ya was an ordinary woman, so why could she make Lin Tian feel a hint of fear? "Hehe..." Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian sneered and walked away. The next day when he went to class, he heard many people saying that the city was going to host a college swimming competition. Wu''an University was certainly going to participate, but there were only five spots. The school planned to hold a swimming competition internally to select the top five, who would then represent Wu''an University in the Wu''an City college swimming competition. Regarding these matters, Lin Tian was not very enthusiastic. His swimming skills weren''t great; he just knew the dog paddle. However, Guo Rong was very excited, constantly asking about various things related to the swimming competition. "Do you want to participate in the swimming competition?" "No, with this body of mine, wouldn''t participating in a swimming competition be a joke?" "Who says so? Fat people have a natural advantage in swimming. Bigger volume, greater buoyancy." Guo Rong argued. "Come off it, I''m aware of my own limits," said Lin Tian dismissively. "Then why are you so concerned about it?" Guo Rong was infatuated, seemingly already seeing countless girls in swimsuits walking past him. Fatty wasn''t wrong; this swimming competition indeed promised a feast for the eyes. Persuaded by Guo Rong, Lin Tian was somewhat tempted. That evening, all the roommates actually came back to the dormitory. "How did you guys know to come back to the dorm today?" Guo Rong was quite surprised, while Feng Jiabao said with a sly smile. "Isn''t the school holding a swimming competition? We came back to cheer." Looking at the sly smile on his face, no one believed he had come back sincerely to cheer. Probably he had the same idea as Guo Rong, coming back to enjoy the view. Guo Rong looked at Feng Jiabao with disdain. "Boss, you''re really hypocritical. Why can''t you be more straightforward like me? I just want to go see the beauties." Having not seen each other for a few days, the guys had a lot to talk about. Just then, Lin Tian''s phone suddenly rang. "Lin Tian, are you asleep?" Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire "Not yet." Bu Mengting had called him proactively. Could it be that past incident was already settled? "Then come out, I have something to tell you." "Okay." After hanging up, Lin Tian immediately noticed the other three looking at him strangely. "Uh, I''ve got something to take care of. You guys carry on." Saying this, he rushed out of the dormitory. On the sports field, Lin Tian obediently held Bu Mengting''s hand. It wasn''t that Lin Tian didn''t want to take any more advantage, but Bu Mengting told him there were still unresolved issues, so he needed to behave himself. "Mengting dearest, what''s up?" "Do you know about the city hosting a college swimming competition?" Bu Mengting suddenly brought up the college swimming competition, and Lin Tian suddenly had a bad feeling. He obediently nodded, indicating he knew. "I want to participate in the swimming competition." "No, no," Lin Tian immediately shouted, joking. If she swam in front of so many people, his girlfriend could be ogled by everyone, which was not a good deal. "Why not?" Lin Tian was stunned to learn that Bu Mengting wanted to compete for the "Triple-A Student" award. "What''s the benefit of being a Triple-A student?" "You can get a scholarship." Seeing Bu Mengting''s demeanor, she clearly had planned this for a long time. "Then do you have confidence in ranking well?" "Of course, I''m really good in water. You just don''t know. I might not get first place, but I should make it into the top three. By the way, the school will hold a preliminary competition first. You have to come and cheer for me, okay?" Chapter 261 Trash Bu Mengting is Lin Tian''s woman, so naturally, Lin Tian had to go and cheer for her. But the thought of his beautiful little wife Mengting wearing a swimsuit for all those beasts in the school to see made Lin Tian somewhat uncomfortable. After talking with Bu Mengting for a while, Lin Tian received a call from Chen Yixuan. "Whose call is it?" It seemed that women had a natural intuition; she asked with a very bad tone. Lin Tian thought that he definitely couldn''t hide it, so he simply told the truth. "Chen Yixuan''s. I guess it''s probably some progress on the Luo Li case." "She catches thieves, what''s that got to do with you? Are you her leader? Does she have to report to you? Don''t answer it." For some reason, Bu Mengting had a big problem with Chen Yixuan. Initially, when Bu Mengting found out about the relationship between Lin Tian and He Qianqian, she didn''t react as much as she did now. Lin Tianjue thought it was because Bu Mengting understood He Qianqian, but since she didn''t understand Chen Yixuan, she acted this way. "Mengting, my little wife, what if Officer Chen has something really important?" In front of Bu Mengting, Lin Tian didn''t dare to be too affectionate, he simply referred to her as Officer Chen. "I''m sick of you, I''m going back to the dormitory, I need to prepare really well for the selection competition these few days." After watching Bu Mengting go back to her dorm, Lin Tian finally answered Chen Yixuan''s call. "Lin Tian, you bastard! What are you doing? Why aren''t you answering your phone after so long?" "Sorry, Yixuan, I was dealing with a very important matter." "A very important matter? I bet you were rolling around in bed with a woman again." "How did you know? So, do you want to join in?" "Go to hell. Can you be serious for once? Today, Luo Li committed another crime, and although we surrounded him, he still got away." Lin Tian had previously defeated Luo Li, but Luo Li used his superpower of Instant Teleportation to escape. He had thought that the guy would lay low for a while, but unexpectedly, he showed up again so soon. "Yixuan, let me be straight with you, that guy isn''t normal, he has a magical power. You police will never be able to catch him." "Then you need to act fast." "I can''t do anything right now either. That guy has a special ability, he can teleport a certain distance instantly. I almost caught him that day, but he teleported and ran away." "Instantaneous Movement?" Read new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire The voice of Chen Yixuan on the phone raised by a decibel, obviously stunned by Lin Tian''s words. "Yes, Instantaneous Movement. Otherwise, how could I possibly let him get away? If we don''t find a way to counteract his ability to teleport, there''s no way I can catch him." "So we''re just gonna watch him steal things? No, that guy doesn''t just steal anymore, he''s brazenly started robbing now. I really don''t know what else he''ll do if we let him get away with it." Lin Tian could understand Chen Yixuan''s worries. Lin Tian even felt that Chen Yixuan''s estimate was relatively conservative; a person with superpowers committing crimes would become more twisted and darker. That''s because, with superpowers, the police basically can''t catch him. As for the matter with Luo Li, Lin Tian felt a bit helpless, and in the end, he could only remind Chen Yixuan to be careful. In the swimming hall, as the selection competition approached, the place became increasingly lively. Lin Tian sat on the side, watching Bu Mengting move through the water like a fish, thinking to himself that little wife Mengting looked even more tempting in a swimsuit. "Lin Tian, you''re worthless!" Just as Lin Tian was deeply engrossed, a man suddenly appeared beside him. A deep voice with a husky tone had a unique magnetism. "Who did you just call worthless?" Lin Tian looked up and saw a tall young man with a sunny face and deep, night-sky-like eyes. It was Ning Cheng, the one who confessed to Bu Mengting that day; surprisingly, he dared to appear in front of Lin Tian. "Of course, I''m talking about you, you worthless guy, you only dare to watch others swim from the edge of the pool." sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ning Cheng looked down on Lin Tian with contempt, and Lin Tian had to hold back his urge to beat Ning Cheng up again. "Do you know that you''re asking for a beating?" "Hahaha, what else can you do besides showing off your brute strength? This is a swimming hall, a place for swimming. Do you even know how to swim?" "Whether I know how to swim or not, what''s it to you?" Lin Tian gave Ning Cheng a disdainful glance, thinking that kid apparently hasn''t had enough of a beating. "I''ve said it before, you''re not worthy of Mengting, you''re just a brute. If you''re capable, why don''t you compete with me in swimming? Not only will I be number one in the whole school, but I''ll also be number one in the Wu''an City swimming competition. Now you see the gap between us, right?" "Wait until you''ve done it, then say that." "Trash, just watch me perform from the poolside." Ning Cheng said arrogantly and strutted into the changing room. Lin Tian flipped him off and continued to enjoy the graceful figure of Bu Mengting, and of course, occasionally glanced at the other mermaids. Guo Rong was right, this swimming selection competition is indeed a treat. "Wow!" Suddenly, several mermaids in the water stopped and stared wide-eyed at a certain spot on the shore. Lin Tian followed their gaze and saw Ning Cheng, now changed into swimwear. At that moment, Ning Cheng was wearing just swim trunks, his upper body bare. That''s when Lin Tian realized that Ning Cheng was not only tall but very fit as well. The muscles on his body were chiseled, not only did he have perfect pecs, but the eight-pack abs also formed a perfect shape. "So muscular!" "What a hunk!" "Too handsome, I want to be his girlfriend." A group of mermaids all grew eager, and Lin Tian was surprised to find even Bu Mengting sneaking several glances his way. Damn it, it''s just a big build, what''s so impressive about that. After obtaining the Supernatural Ability System, Lin Tian indeed had abilities beyond ordinary people. However, his body hadn''t undergone system training, and his muscles weren''t as perfect as Ning Cheng''s. Appearance-wise, Lin Tian admitted he didn''t have the market appeal like Ning Cheng. "Splash!" Ning Cheng dived into the water, then like a flying fish, swam underwater for over ten meters before surfacing. He stretched his arms and interlocked them, moving with an astonishing speed in the water. "So amazing, his movements are just like the swimmers in the world swimming competitions." "Exactly, so fast. It looks like the first place in our school is definitely his." "He''s practically China''s Phelps." Lin Tian grew even more annoyed as he noticed that Bu Mengting wasn''t just sneaking glances this time, but was staring at Ning Cheng for several minutes. It''s just fast swimming, what''s so great about that. "Ning Cheng! Ning Cheng! Ning Cheng!" Soon, many people in the swimming hall began shouting Gao Yong''s name loudly. Ning Cheng, like a star, waved at everyone from the water, and what annoyed Lin Tian the most was that Ning Cheng even blew Bu Mengting a kiss directly. Many people saw this, and Bu Mengting''s face turned red with embarrassment, probably thinking of Lin Tian watching, she swam directly to the edge and climbed out. Bu Mengting''s swimsuit was chosen by Lin Tian, comparatively conservative, the kind that was one-piece. But a swimsuit is still a swimsuit, even a one-piece would show arms and thighs. Bu Mengting had an excellent figure to begin with, and upon wearing the swimsuit, it was devilishly curvaceous. As she got out, Bu Mengting attracted a lot of attention. A chorus of swallowing sounds arose here and there. However, Bu Mengting made a beeline for Lin Tian, who handed her the large towel he''d prepared beforehand for her to drape over herself. "I didn''t expect that Ning Cheng to be so good at swimming. What are we going to do, Lin Tian? I feel I might not be able to get third place in the city." Witnessing Ning Cheng''s performance, Bu Mengting seemed a bit worried. "He''s good at swimming?" Lin Tian''s point of focus was obviously not in line with Bu Mengting''s. Bu Mengting was taken aback, then covered her mouth and giggled. "Are you jealous? But Ning Cheng really is good, I think he must have gone through specialized training." "Just so-so." "If you''re so unimpressed, why don''t you give it a try?" "Why swim now? I''m not that kind of show-off person, I''ll wait for the selection match. Then I''ll show him what swimming really is." Lin Tian initially hadn''t planned on competing, but seeing his rival Ning Cheng stealing the spotlight annoyed him. He decided to join the competition to eclipse Ning Cheng. "What? You''re going to join the swimming competition?" "Yeah, I want everyone to know, I''m better than Ning Cheng at everything." Lin Tian was clearly provoked by Ning Cheng''s earlier words; it was a man''s showdown. "Then you better hurry up and sign up, I heard the registration deadline is tomorrow." "Ah, then I''m going now." After filling out a few forms, Lin Tian was officially signed up. Coming out, he happened to run into Ning Cheng. "You signed up for the competition?" Ning Cheng was also surprised to see Lin Tian. Facing his rival, Lin Tian certainly couldn''t show any weakness. "Of course. Didn''t you say you were better than me? I''m entering the competition to tell you, you''re not better than me at anything!" "Hahaha, alright then. Let''s see who''s better. Mengting, I''ll show you that your boyfriend is nothing special." Ning Cheng didn''t forget to flaunt his presence in front of Bu Mengting before he left. This disgusting guy, even calling Mengting out. The more Lin Tian thought, the angrier he became, more determined than ever to make Ning Cheng lose face during the selections. "Lin Tian, there''s nothing between me and that Ning Cheng, you''ve always been the most perfect man in my heart. Why don''t you just drop out of the swimming competition?" If Bu Mengting didn''t know that Lin Tian was joining the swimming competition for her by that point, then she really would be brainless. In Bu Mengting''s heart, of course, there was only Lin Tian, no place for Ning Cheng. So she didn''t want Lin Tian to embarrass himself, wanted him to withdraw from the race. "Little wife Mengting, how can you have so little confidence in your man? Have you forgotten that your man can take on two at once?" Lin Tian slapped Bu Mengting''s buttocks with his hand, and with her face blushing red, she glared at Lin Tian before lowering her head and running back to the dormitory. Chapter 262 Too Weak "Lin Tian, are you really going to participate in the swimming selection competition?" When Lin Tian announced he would enter the swimming competition, the other three people in the dorm were all slightly surprised. The group had been together for a while now, and they knew that Lin Tian typically had little interest in such competitions. "Of course, I''m not just going to participate in the swimming competition, I''m going to win first place." "Then we must cheer for you." "I propose we have a pre-competition rally tonight. Let''s all have a big meal together to cheer on Lin Tian." Guo Rong, a true foodie at heart, was the first to think of having a feast. However, this suggestion received support from the others, and the four of them left the university arm in arm. It was the same barbecue stall, though it was no longer just Lin Tian and Guo Rong. The four were enjoying themselves when two beauties showed up. Chen Mengyi and her sister, the presidents of the Broadcasting Club, were quite famous at Wu''an University. "Handsome guys? Can we join you?" Chen Yiran was the one speaking. Lin Tian didn''t expect that going out for barbecue twice would result in running into Chen Mengyi and her sister. Could this be fate? "Certainly, certainly. It''s our honor to be in the company of two beauties." With Feng Jiabao around, Guo Rong didn''t need to stand up and could comfortably remain the foodie he was. Chen Yiran pulled Chen Mengyi down to sit unceremoniously, and made sure to position her sister next to Lin Tian. "You guys seem really lively today. Got any good news?" "Hehe, our dorm''s number one handsome guy, Lin Tian, is going to enter the university swimming selection and aims to get a spot to join the citywide university swimming league." Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feng Jiabao patted Lin Tian on the shoulder, looking quite optimistic about his chances. "Lin Tian, you''re that amazing? Sister, isn''t your Broadcasting Club hosting the selection competition?" "Actually, I was hoping to ask you guys for help, but now that Lin Tian is competing, I''ll have to ask someone else." It turned out Chen Mengyi and her sister weren''t there by chance; they came looking for them with a purpose. "No way, Chen the Great Beauty. Lin Tian might be in the swimming competition, but the rest of us aren''t. We''re free to help out." Feng Jiabao immediately showed his enthusiasm, knowing the Broadcasting Club was teeming with beauties. "Hey, that''s not right. If I''m competing, shouldn''t you be cheering for me? Are you really choosing beauties over buddies?" "Helping out at the Broadcasting Club, we can cheer you on even more." Under Feng Jiabao''s leadership, Lin Tian was promptly sold out. After eating their fill of barbecue and returning to the dorm, Lin Tian received a call from Bu Mengting. "The selection competition is tomorrow, are the others in your dorm going to cheer for you?" "Ah, them? They probably won''t be cheering for me." "No way, you''re all from the same dorm, that''s so disloyal. The sisters from my dorm are all going to cheer for me. Originally, we were planning a mixer with your dorm. Looks like that''s not happening now." Lin Tian coughed deliberately, then said loudly, "Ah, that''s too bad. I heard your dorm is full of beauties." Feng Jiabao, with his keen ears, overheard and immediately grabbed Lin Tian. "What''s up, Lin Tian?" "It''s nothing, my wife''s dorm is going to cheer for her. I thought you guys would cheer for me too, so they wanted to have a mixer. But since you''re all going to help out at the Broadcasting Club, that probably won''t happen." "No way, we can''t let that chance slip away. I''ve heard that sister-in-law''s dorm is famously filled with beauties." Feng Jiabao was well-informed; he knew all about the beauties on campus. Since Bu Mengting was close to Lin Tian, he had naturally made it his business to know a bit about her dorm, which wasn''t described as a beauty dorm for no reason; all four girls there were like heavenly immortals. "So, are you going to help the Broadcasting Club or cheer for me?" "Of course, we''ll cheer for Tian Ge!" Feng Jiabao shamelessly started calling him ''Bro Tian,'' and Lin Tian gained a new understanding of just how shameless Feng could be. "And what about the Broadcasting Club?" "Ah, don''t worry. With my wide network, it''s easy to find a few replacements. I''ll handle it. Guys, let''s stick to the mixer with our sister-in-law''s dorm." Guo Rong, of course, was all for it, while Lin Tao was indifferent. Read latest chapters at My Virtual Library Empire After a brief discussion, they made their decision. "Mengting, they''ve heard about the mixer and have changed their minds; they said they''re too busy not to mix with you. The power of a beauty''s face is unparalleled." "Alright, let''s do it together tomorrow." Wu''an University''s selection competition had high popularity, but not many competitors. After all, swimming is different from running, basketball, and other sports. It relies heavily on facilities and doesn''t have as broad an audience. The high popularity was all because of the spectators coming to see the beauties. Several leaders of the school took turns speaking, and then with the Broadcasting Club''s hosting, the selection competition began. To Lin Tian''s surprise, there were actually more female competitors than males. All together, there were about thirty to forty participants, split into three groups. The competition was for the 100-meter freestyle swim. Since all the competitors were university students, it wasn''t a formal swimming meet; overall, it was about who could swim fastest, regardless of the stroke used. ``` "Wow, so many beautiful girls!" Feng Jiabao sat next to a beauty and screamed loudly. This beauty was naturally Bu Mengting''s roommate, named Liu Mei. Initially, a few beauties had high hopes for Lin Tian''s roommates after Mengting said Lin Tian was a handsome guy. But their expectations were dashed after seeing them. Apart from Lin Tian, only Lin Tao was somewhat passable. Unfortunately, Lin Tao was already taken and quite aloof. The three beauties naturally turned cold. Even though Feng Jiabao was good at lifting the spirits, the mood remained awkward. Alas, I knew I should''ve gone to the Broadcasting Club instead. Feng Jiabao silently regretted, while Guo Rong didn''t care, happily snacking. Then a beauty named Zhang Guo''er, who seemed to have found common ground with Guo Rong for both being foodies, approached him. "Mengting! Mengting''s up!" Liu Mei suddenly shouted, drawing everyone''s attention to the poolside. "Mengting! Come on! Let''s cheer for Mengting!" Feng Jiabao immediately started shouting, and the others joined in. Bu Mengting waved at them, then took her position. At the poolside, the referee blew the whistle, and everyone dove into the pool. Right from the start, there was a clear divide in skill. Many girls, with no training, splashed around a few times before steadying themselves and swam forward with a dog paddle. Some, propelled by the momentum of their dive, glided underwater like flying fish for a distance before surfacing, already gaining a lead of over ten meters, and then continued to speed forward with freestyle strokes. The pool was fifty meters, meaning a hundred meters required swimming there and back. Mengting took the lead from the start, and after turning around, she left the second place two body lengths behind, easily claiming first place. Of course, since there were many girls, the times were all accounted for. "Mengting is so awesome, she''s definitely first. Look how far she left the second place!" Feng Jiabao excitedly said as if he had won the race himself. The others were also thrilled. With the large number of girls, there was a second round after the first. This time only the top ten were chosen, and ten girls took their positions. The top five in this round would represent Wu''an University at the Wu''an City University Students'' Swimming Competition. Mengting boasted she was a great swimmer, and it was no bluff. Once again, she seized first place, though this time the second place was only half a body length behind her. "Mengting! Mengting!" Feng Jiabao led the cheering, and the others joined in loudly, soon making the entire natatorium erupt. Bu Mengting won the woman''s category in the selection contest and would represent Wu''an University in Wu''an City''s University Students'' Swimming Competition. With the women''s competition over, it was the men''s turn. Overall, there were just over twenty guys, so they were simply split into two groups with the top five selected by time. They all were competing in the second round. "Eh? Why don''t I see Lin Tian?" "He''s probably in the next round." The men''s quality, compared to the women''s, was a bit higher. At least no one just splashed around on the spot after jumping in. Basically, as soon as they were in the water, they surged forward. This time, the competition was fierce compared to the women''s matches, and the whole venue was filled with cheers. Ultimately, a slightly tanned guy won first place by a narrow margin. "Lin Tian, Lin Tian is coming out!" The second round began. Feng Jiabao, with his sharp eyes, immediately spotted Lin Tian. "Come on, Lin Tian! Let''s cheer for Lin Tian!" Just as a few people started to shout, a tsunami-like roar erupted in the swimming hall. "Ning Cheng! Ning Cheng! Ning Cheng!" Ning Cheng was like a celebrity, stretching his arms out and waving ceaselessly. Thus, the cheering for Gao Yong became thunderous. Lin Tian watched silently from the side, thinking to himself that he was going to show them up soon and see if they would still be so smug. "This Gao Yong is really popular, huh?" Feng Jiabao''s throat was getting hoarse from shouting, but amid the overwhelming cheers for Gao Yong, there was barely a sound for Lin Tian. "Of course, Ning Cheng is a classic tall, rich, and handsome guy. And I heard he trained with the national swimming team for a while before coming back to university. Look at his physique, so stylish." Liu Mei watched Ning Cheng with starry-eyed fascination. "So what if he''s been to the national team? Our roommate Lin Tian is definitely stronger than him." "Lin Tian? Well, I don''t see much in him, you know? Look at his physique; he can''t compare to Ning Cheng at all. Swimming needs strength, and Lin Tian is just too weak." "Too weak? Do you dare to bet with me? Lin Tian will definitely swim faster than this so-called Ning Cheng." Feng Jiabao lost his temper. He''d been holding it in ever since those few beauties showed a dismissive attitude towards them right from the start. "Fine, let''s bet. How do you want to bet?" "If I lose, I''ll treat you to a big meal. But if you lose, you become my girlfriend." ``` Chapter 263 Leaving You Half a Circle Behind "You''re really playing your cards well, aren''t you? If you lose, all you have to do is treat us to a meal. But if our Mengting loses, she has to be your girlfriend? You''re thinking too highly of yourself!" Sitting next to Guo Rong and munching on snacks, Zhang Guo''er immediately chimed in upon hearing the bet between the two. "Exactly, you''re dreaming. That bet is way too unfair for me." Liu Mei thought about it and also felt it was unfair. "Then what kind of bet do you want to make?" Liu Mei didn''t believe she would lose at allhow could Lin Tian, a mere stick in the mud, compare with a hunk like Ning Cheng? Just a meal was clearly not enough. Remembering a certain LV bag she had seen while out shopping with her friends, which cost over twenty thousand, she immediately had an idea. "If you lose, you buy me an LV bag." "Sure, no problem. It''s a deal then." Feng Jiabao wasn''t short of money, and more importantly, he had full confidence in Lin Tian. Guo Rong carefully tugged at Feng Jiabao. "Boss, I''ve heard those LV bags are pretty expensive. What if Lin Tian..." "Why are you always boosting others'' morale? Lin Tian is sure to win." Several girls, however, thought Feng Jiabao was just being stubborn with his words. There was no way Lin Tian could outswim Ning Cheng. At the edge of the pool, Ning Cheng heard the thunderous cheers coming from the swimming hall. He became even more proud. He saw Bu Mengting, but she wasn''t shouting his name, and her eyes weren''t on him either. Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire Ning Cheng followed Bu Mengting''s gaze and found Lin Tian''s position. Looking at Lin Tian, Ning Cheng''s face showed a hint of arrogance: "I forgot to tell you Lin Tian, but before I started university, I trained with the national swimming team." "So you were kicked out, huh." Ning Cheng intended to intimidate with his revelation, but Lin Tian''s response left him struggling to save face. It took Ning Cheng a while to squeeze out a retort. "Being strong with words is useless." This time, Lin Tian didn''t bother to talk, instead he simply gave Ning Cheng the middle finger. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Take your positions, swimmers, get ready!" The referee loudly reminded the athletes to get ready, and those who had trained assumed a forward-leaning posture. This would shift their center of gravity forward, so when they dived into the water, they could achieve a longer glide. Only Lin Tian stood still, hands crossed over his shoulders, not moving a muscle. "Country bumpkin, I''m going to leave you half a lap behind." Seeing Lin Tian like this, Ning Cheng was convinced Lin Tian had no knowledge of swimming. This time, he was determined to beat Lin Tian in front of Mengting, to show her that he was her true prince. "Whistle" The whistle blew. Ning Cheng pushed off strongly, his body soaring into the air, like a javelin plunging into the water. Leveraging the diving momentum, his body undulated a few times like a dolphin, shooting forward like a flying fish. His form was perfect, comparable even to world-class swimming champions. However, at this moment, most of the attention in the swimming hall was not on Ning Cheng, but on Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s entry into the water was shockingly outrageous. He, too, dived like a javelin, but he did so standing straight up, jumping stiffly into the water. A colossal splash rose more than a meter high. "Hahaha, Lin Tian is too funny, right? He doesn''t even know how to swim!" Liu Mei couldn''t help but laugh hysterically at Lin Tian''s exaggerated dive. Feng Jiabao''s face darkened. So Lin Tian really couldn''t swim? Now they were in trouble. "Hey, look, Lin Tian''s actually using a doggy paddle. Oh my, can he really swim faster than Ning Cheng with that? Feng, thanks for buying me a bag. That''s so kind of you." Seeing Lin Tian resort to the doggy paddle after diving, Liu Mei felt she was sure to win. Feng Jiabao''s face darkened even more. It wasn''t the money that bothered him, but Lin Tian''s lack of spirit. "Wow, boss, look!" At that moment, the usually snack-loving Guo Rong suddenly dropped his food and stared at the pool with wide eyes. Feng Jiabao followed his gaze and saw a huge splash moving at an incredible speed toward the turning point. If not for the human head in front of the splash, everyone would have thought a speedboat was racing by. Indeed, Lin Tian knew only the doggy paddle, but his body was beyond comparison to ordinary people. Possessing the Ox Power Technique, his legs worked like propellers, creating huge splashes for extraordinary propulsion. He quickly caught up with Ning Cheng and surpassed him. Ning Cheng was swimming freestyle, just a dozen meters from the turning point. He thought that if he maintained his pace, he could reach the finish line before Lin Tian even made it to the turnaround. Suddenly, a huge splash moved rapidly across his vision, and then he saw Lin Tian awkwardly reach the turnaround point, flipping over and giving him a smug smile. "How is this possible? He''s swimming faster than me with a doggy paddle?" While Ning Cheng was dumbstruck, Lin Tian had already completed the turn and, dog paddle engaged, shot off like a speedboat toward the finish line. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian!" A girl suddenly started shouting loudlyit was Bu Mengting. Earlier, when she had seen Lin Tian''s entry into the water, she too was worried for him, feeling ashamed amidst the surrounding mockery. At this moment, seeing Lin Tian actually take the lead with a doggy paddle, his swimming style akin to a speedboat, stunned everyone in the pool. Bu Mengting immediately jumped up excitedly and shouted Lin Tian''s name out loud. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian!" Hearing Bu Mengting''s voice, Feng Jiabao finally snapped out of the shock from Lin Tian''s exaggerated swimming method and started to shout along with Bu Mengting. Soon enough, more and more people began to shout Lin Tian''s name loudly. Louder than the cheers for Ning Cheng before. Without any suspense, Lin Tian easily touched the wall first. Meanwhile, Ning Cheng, startled by Lin Tian, even lost his second-place position and came in third. When Ning Cheng climbed out of the pool, Lin Tian pointed his index finger at him and gently wagged it a few times. "You''ve got a long way to go!" Ning Cheng almost slipped back into the pool in frustration. He wanted to say something, but recalling Lin Tian''s exaggerated speed, all he tasted in his mouth was bitterness, unable to utter a word. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian! Lin Tian!" The competition was over, but the cheering in the pool grew louder and louder. Lin Tian spread his arms and waved non-stop, for at this moment, Lin Tian was the hero, Lin Tian was the star! Bu Mengting ran straight over and threw herself into Lin Tian''s arms, without any hesitation. "Lin Tian, you''re really so cool." "Mengting, my little wife, since I''m this cool, shouldn''t you give me some sort of reward?" Bu Mengting''s face turned a slight red, and suddenly she pecked Lin Tian on the face before running away. In the stands, Liu Mei sighed softly watching Lin Tian easily win first place with his doggy paddle. She felt uneasy. As everyone shouted for Lin Tian, she quietly stood up, intending to make a run for it. "Liu Mei? Where are you going?" Feng Jiabao immediately saw through Liu Mei''s intention and blocked her way. "I... my stomach hurts, I need to go to the restroom." "Oh, then you should go." Feng Jiabao graciously stepped aside. "Boss, why did you let her go? She obviously lost the bet and is trying to escape." Guo Rong, munching on snacks, watched Liu Mei''s frantic escape and gave a reminder. "If she runs, she runs. I''m not interested in a woman like that. Come on, let''s go welcome our swimming champion." "Lin Tian, congratulations on becoming the champion of the school''s selection trials." The sports director, Shi Tie, was in charge of this swimming selection. He used to be a swimmer himself but lacked the talent to achieve good results and ended up teaching at Wu''an University. "Thank you, Teacher." "By the way, you know the purpose of these selection trials, right? I hope you can help the school achieve a good ranking in the Wu''an City swimming competition." When Lin Tian first got into the water, Shi Tie took notice and at first thought Lin Tian was shaming Wu''an University. But after Lin Tian showed his incredible speed, Shi Tie immediately changed his mind. If Lin Tian could win the Wu''an City swimming competition, it would reflect well on him as the sports director. "The Wu''an City swimming competition? Is it a lot of trouble?" Lin Tian then remembered the University had organized selection trials to participate in the Wu''an City Collegiate Swimming Competition. He was supposed to help Chen Yixuan catch Luo Li, and if he participated in the swimming competition, he probably wouldn''t have the time to deal with Luo Li. "No trouble, no trouble at all. With your speed, you don''t even need to train. You just have to show up for the event." Shi Tie, who became a sports director without any swim achievements, obviously had some capabilities. He immediately sensed that Lin Tian was the type of person who disliked inconveniences. Usually, the selected students were supposed to undergo organized training. But Shi Tie directly made an exception for Lin Tian, one that required him to only show up for the competition. "What trouble? Lin Tian, you must participate in the competition." At this time, Bu Mengting appeared, having also won the first place in the women''s group of the selection trial. Sensing Lin Tian''s reluctance to participate in the swimming competition, Bu Mengting was naturally unwilling to let it go. "Okay then, I''ll participate. But just to be clear, I don''t have time to train." "No problem." Shi Tie assured Lin Tian, patting his chest. "Lin Tian, are you really that busy that you don''t even have time for training? I get it, are you going to see that policewoman?" "I''ve promised someone to help catch a thief. That thief is really bad, and if we don''t catch him soon, he''ll cause great harm to society." Lin Tian explained to Bu Mengting, who didn''t continue to press the issue and let out a few humphs to let it slide. "Lin Tian, you sly dog! Nicely done!" Feng Jiabao arrived with a few people from the dormitory. Normally, two dormitories should have six people, but only five had come. "Hey? Where''s Meimei?" Noticing that one of her dorm mates was missing, Bu Mengting asked. Chapter 264 Healing Water ``` About Liu Mei''s situation, the two women of course knew what was going on, but were embarrassed to speak about it. After all, at the time they also had little faith in Lin Tian, and their visit to the swimming hall today was actually to cheer on Bu Mengting and Lin Tian. "Oh, she said she had a stomachache." Feng Jiabao brought up Liu Mei''s excuse, when he had made a bet with Liu Mei, he wasn''t really interested in her, he just wanted to vent his anger. Who would''ve thought, this Liu Mei turned out to be so lacking in responsibility, such a sore loser. "Forget it, let''s not bother with her. Let''s go celebrate." Continue your story on My Virtual Library Empire Bu Mengting noticed that there was a slight rift between the people in Lin Tian''s dorm and her own sisters, so she didn''t dwell on the Liu Mei matter anymore and suggested they go out to celebrate together. However, the two junior sisters of Bu Mengting both said they weren''t feeling well, and the plan immediately fell through. With her dorm mates feeling unwell, Bu Mengting accompanied them back to the dormitory. Without the girls, the celebration lost its appeal. It was rare for the four of them to get together, so after some discussion, they decided to head to an internet caf to game together. In the beginning, the four of them played very happily, but as they played, Lin Tian''s performance began to slip. "Lin Tian, what are you doing, man? You started off so fierce, why''re you so lost now?" Feng Jiabao was the first to notice something was off with Lin Tian. "You guys keep playing, I don''t know why, but I''m feeling a bit restless, like something bad is going to happen." "Stop kidding, you''ve just won the selection competition, that''s a good thing. After a few more days, once you win the championship of the Wu''an City College Swimming Competition, you''ll immediately become a celebrity at Wu''an University." "No, something bad is definitely going to happen. You guys continue, I need to go back to the school." Lin Tian knew he was different from ordinary peoplehe had the Supernatural Ability System, and he had once exchanged for a superpower called Foreknowing. Foreknowing wasn''t as potent as being Foreknowing, but as long as it related to Lin Tian, he could somewhat sense it. This feeling of restlessness, it must mean someone related to him might be in trouble. The person closest to Lin Tian at Wu''an University was none other than Bu Mengting. In a rush, Lin Tian headed to Bu Mengting''s dormitory, only to find it empty. "Mengting must be in trouble." Lin Tian took out his phone and dialed Bu Mengting''s number. He thought no one would answer, but someone did. "Hello, are you Lin Tian?" The voice on the phone was that of a girl, but it wasn''t Bu Mengting''s. "Yes, it''s me, Lin Tian. Who are you? Why do you have Mengting''s phone?" "I''m Zhang Guo''er, Mengting''s roommate, we''ve met before. Mengting''s in trouble, she''s in the infirmary, you should come quickly." Zhang Guo''er''s voice trembled, clearly very nervous, very worried. As expected, it was Mengting who was in trouble; Lin Tian hung up the phone and dashed to the infirmary at top speed. There was a crowd around the infirmary, and an ambulance was parked at the door, its lights flashing continuously. An ambulance was there, yet why hadn''t they taken the patient away? Lin Tian felt an inexplicable rush of panic and headed straight for the infirmary. "Mengting, Mengting, what''s wrong with you?" As he called out, Lin Tian charged into the infirmary. Inside the infirmary were the school''s doctor and other doctors in white coats. However, both the school''s doctor and the doctors in white coats looked exceptionally grave, a wave of sadness permeating the room. "Lin Tian, you''re here. Bu Mengting, she, she..." At that moment, a girl saw Lin Tian and began to cry uncontrollably. Lin Tian remembered that voiceit was Zhang Guo''er, who had answered the phone earlier. "What happened to Mengting?" "She, she''s gone. The doctors say there''s no saving her." After Zhang Guo''er finished speaking, she couldn''t hold back anymore and turned her head away, crying. "Impossible, how could Mengting die? You must be mistaken." Lin Tian rushed to the bedside; Bu Mengting lay there, her lips turned black, her face pale. "Calm down, young man. This young lady has stopped breathing; she has passed away." A doctor tried to comfort Lin Tian, but his words only ignited Lin Tian''s rage. "You quacks, you know nothing. Mengting is not dead; get out of my way!" Lin Tian forced his way to Bu Mengting''s side and placed his finger under her nose; indeed, there was no breath. The doctor who had been shouted at by Lin Tian felt a bit indignant. "We may not be very skillful, but we are quite certain when determining life and death. She''s beyond help." Lin Tian''s face darkened, and he didn''t speak, instead plunging his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness! He located the healing potion and immediately exchanged for a bottle! It would cost one Supernatural Point. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian currently had a total of six Supernatural Points; he had meant to save them in case the mission to capture Luo Li failed, just as a precaution. But now, he didn''t hesitate to exchange for the Healing Water. He opened Bu Mengting''s mouth with his hands, intent on feeding her the Healing Water. ``` At this moment, the doctor from before suddenly stopped Lin Tian. "Hey, what are you doing? She''s already dead!" "You quacks can''t save someone and now you''re stopping me from saving her? Is this how you act as a doctor?" "She''s not breathing anymore; she''s dead. Who knows what that is in your hands?" "If you''re saying she''s dead, then whatever I feed her shouldn''t matter. Just stand aside nicely and watch how I save a person." Given Bu Mengting''s critical condition, Lin Tian couldn''t control his anger at all. The doctor still wanted to stop him, but Lin Tian kicked out and sent the doctor flying. The other medical staff members wanted to come forward and stop Lin Tian, but seeing how ferocious he was, they all stopped. Finally, Lin Tian managed to feed the Healing Potion into Bu Mengting''s mouth. "I''d like to see how you''ll bring someone back to life; a person without a breath, and you think you can just pour some potion in and they''ll live? How na?ve." The doctor, who had been kicked away, got up from the ground, saw Lin Tian feed Bu Mengting the Healing Potion, and let out a sneer. However, knowing the power Lin Tian had, he didn''t dare to get too close anymore, and just stood far back, ready to watch Lin Tian make a fool of himself. "Hey, classmate, that resurrection potion of yours doesn''t seem to work very well." A few minutes later, Bu Mengting on the bed was still looking the same, and the doctor spoke up again. Lin Tian didn''t respond; in fact, he was getting somewhat worried. The Healing Potion could quickly heal someone''s wounds, but it hadn''t been said to be able to bring the dead back to life. Several minutes had passed, and there was no sign of change in Bu Mengting. Could it be that the Healing Potion was useless? "Eh, look, Mengting''s lips are starting to lighten in color." At this time, a crisp voice suddenly rang out as Zhang Guo''er jumped up and pointed at Bu Mengting''s lips, shouting. After Zhang Guo''er''s exclamation, Lin Tian paid attention to Bu Mengting''s lips. When he first came in, Bu Mengting''s lips were black and purplish, and her complexion was as pale as a zombie. Now, the color of the lips was slowly fading, and her complexion didn''t look that pale anymore. Seeing the change in Bu Mengting, even those who didn''t know anything about medicine could tell that Bu Mengting was recovering. "This is impossible!" The doctor Lin Tian had kicked away somehow came back. "She was clearly dead, how could she still be alive?" "Yes, that girl was clearly out of breath just now, this is too miraculous." The other medical staff members also looked utterly bewildered. "You bunch of quacks, all of you get lost." Lin Tian reached out and pushed away the doctor who had crowded in closer. Bu Mengting''s recovery was swift, and at this moment, her lip color had returned to normal, looking rosy red. Her complexion had also returned to normal, with a healthy pinkish hue. "Eh? Where am I? Why are there so many people?" Bu Mengting held her forehead and sat up, opening her eyes. All eyes in the medical room were wide with shock, especially the doctor Lin Tian had kicked away. "This is impossible, it''s just not possible..." Before, they had conducted a comprehensive examination; the girl on the bed had stopped breathing, her pupils had dilated, and she was confirmed dead. However, this guy had fed her some kind of miraculous potion and brought the girl back from the dead. What was in that potion? Divine water? "Mengting, do you remember what happened just now?" From the looks of Mengting, Lin Tian guessed she must have been poisoned, and with a very potent poison at that. He hadn''t been apart from Bu Mengting for long, but in that short span of time, she had stopped breathing. If it weren''t for Lin Tian exchanging Supernatural Points for the Healing Potion, Bu Mengting''s life would have dissipated. "Just now? I was just going back to the dorm with Guo''er and the others; nothing happened." Bu Mengting looked utterly bewildered, apparently really not knowing what had happened. Lin Tian asked Zhang Guo''er, who was by her side, and got the same response. She didn''t know anything either, saying that as they walked, Bu Mengting had suddenly collapsed. How could a perfectly fine person suddenly get poisoned while walking? There must have been someone who had poisoned Bu Mengting, but who could she have possibly offended? Lin Tian took out some coins, and seemingly without any effort, the three coins started spinning like tops. When the coins finally came to a stop, Lin Tian''s expression turned very ugly. The divination hadn''t failed, but the result was truly shocking. It was her! In Lin Tian''s mind, an image of a woman as beautiful as a flower appeared. In the first scene, the woman asked for Lin Tian''s phone number, and Lin Tian refused her in front of He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. The second scene was when Zhang Ya tricked him into the bar and when her plot failed, Lin Tian left, Zhang Ya crazily said, "If you don''t agree to be my man, I''ll kill your two little sweethearts." ............................................................. Chapter 265 Its Really You Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire Through the divination just now, Lin Tian had confirmed that everything that had happened to Bu Mengting was Zhang Ya''s doing. Moreover, this woman was nearby at this moment. "Mengting, how are you feeling now?" "I''m feeling great." Bu Mengting had no idea that she had just taken a trip to Ghost Gate. "Rest well, I have some things to take care of." After comforting Bu Mengting for a bit, Lin Tian left the infirmary. Following the location divined, he hastened towards it. Suddenly, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks and coldly stared at a man and a woman hiding in a corner ahead! The woman was indeed Zhang Ya, the man Lin Tian had never seen before! "Is the job done? Is that woman dead?" In the corner, Zhang Ya asked coldly. Zhang Ya was extremely beautiful with a curvaceous figure, a truly ravishing beauty, but at this moment, Lin Tian looked at her with a chill in his heart! This viper of a woman! By the woman''s side was a muscular man, his body rippling with muscles. "Yes, I''ve taken care of it, that woman won''t survive." "Fang Qiang, you did well. Let''s go find the other one next." "Xiao Ya, I''m willing to do anything for you. Rest easy, even if someone traces it back to me, I won''t rat you out." The muscular man Fang Qiang looked at Zhang Ya with deep affection, but Zhang Ya''s expression remained cold as ice. Hmph, Lin Tian, I told you, you would regret it. After I''ve killed your two little lovers, you''ll be mine. "Let''s go, we need to act quickly, the other one is a teacher." "It was you, after all!" Just at that moment, a figure appeared soundlessly. Lin Tian glared at Zhang Ya, his eyes blazing with fire. "Lin Tian? Have you changed your mind? Are you willing to be my man now?" Seeing Lin Tian, Zhang Ya immediately smiled. Fang Qiang, on the other hand, was grinding his teeth with a crackling sound, clenching his fists tightly as he stared at Lin Tian. "Change my mind? With a heart as venomous as yours, do you think anyone would like you?" "Don''t you insult Zhang Ya. She is the most beautiful woman in the world, the love of all men." Upon hearing Lin Tian insult Zhang Ya, Fang Qiang immediately stepped forward. Looking at Fang Qiang, Lin Tian smirked, a man driven by lust. "Why would you say that about me?" Zhang Ya put on a very aggrieved expression, unaware that Lin Tian already knew about her deeds. "Why did you poison Bu Mengting?" "Heh, it seems you already know. Yes, I was the one who poisoned her. I told you, if you don''t become my man, I will kill your two little lovers. Bu Mengting was just the first, He Qianqian is the second." Zhang Ya openly admitted it, her face twisted grotesquely. "Hahaha, Bu Mengting is dead, daring to compete with me for a man, her only fate was death. Lin Tian, you should feel honored to be fancied by me." "You''re asking for it!!" Although Bu Mengting hadn''t died, Lin Tian''s rage could no longer be contained. He charged straight at Zhang Ya, but Fang Qiang stood in front of her, swinging a fierce punch towards Lin Tian! Zhang Ya had always been Fang Qiang''s goddess; he was willing to do anything for her. Zhang Ya had fallen for Lin Tian, but Lin Tian had the audacity to spurn her. A pair of fists, like hammers, smashed towards Lin Tian. With that momentum, if those fists connected, they could leave a person crippled. Lin Tian caught Fang Qiang''s fists with his hands. "Your affection for this woman has nothing to do with me! But do you know what she just did? She just poisoned my woman, that''s murder. Are you still going to defend her?" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes. "Heh, I forgot to tell you, it was actually me who poisoned your woman." "Die!" Upon hearing Fang Qiang''s words, Lin Tian no longer held back and kicked out. Fast, precise, ruthless! Fang Qiang was muscular and clearly trained, but he was still unable to dodge Lin Tian''s kick and was hit in the abdomen, causing him to furrow his brow and step back. "Such strong power!" Fang Qiang exhaled softly; he had always focused on physical training and never met anyone who could match his strength. Unexpectedly, although Lin Tian looked slim, his strength was formidable. "I know you were bewitched by Zhang Ya to do this. But since you''ve poisoned my woman, I can''t let you off." Moving quickly, Lin Tian, like a leopard, pounced in front of Fang Qiang and drove his knee into Fang Qiang''s stomach. Fang Qiang didn''t have time to react, only managing to slightly sidestep. The knee, being one of the hardest bones in the human body, combined with Lin Tian''s powerful force, hit Fang Qiang''s stomach like a shell. Fang Qiang couldn''t hold on this time and fell to the ground clutching his stomach. "Crack! Crack!" Lin Tian followed up with two more kicks, breaking both of Fang Qiang''s hands. "You poisoned under Zhang Ya''s orders, so I''ll only break your two hands and spare your life." Having said that, Lin Tian turned his head to look at Zhang Ya. Zhang Ya never expected Lin Tian to be so formidable; she had brought Fang Qiang along because she thought he was a good fighter. Yet the seemingly formidable Fang Qiang was quickly taken down by Lin Tian with just a few punches. "Lin Tian, what do you want to do?" Watching Lin Tian slowly walk towards her, Zhang Ya started to feel afraid. "What do you think?" Lin Tian coldly spoke as he reached out and grabbed Zhang Ya by the neck, lifting her with one hand while staring at her coldly! This time, Lin Tian really had murderous intent. If he had arrived at the infirmary any later, Bu Mengting would have truly died. "No, please don''t..." Zhang Ya was scared, and she could feel Lin Tian''s intent to kill. "Now you know fear? When you plotted against Mengting, why didn''t you think to be afraid?" "How can that woman compare to me?" Zhang Ya''s hands were desperately clinging to Lin Tian''s hand, trying to break free from his grasp. But Lin Tian''s grip was as firm as a tiger''s, unmovable and slowly tightening even more. Soon, Zhang Ya''s face turned pale and she could no longer speak. Zhang Ya was on the verge of being choked to death by Lin Tian right then and there. "Lin Tian, if you kill Zhang Ya, you''ll be arrested by the police. What will happen to your woman then?" At that moment, Fang Qiang''s words saved Zhang Ya''s life. That''s right, if he truly killed her, Lin Tian would be wanted by the police. Then what would happen to Bu Mengting and He Qianqian? He released his hand, and it took a while for Zhang Ya to recover. If he had been just a bit slower, she might have been choked to death by Lin Tian. "Ah!" Suddenly, Lin Tian roared and then violently punched a large rock beside him. "Bang!" With a loud noise, the large rock was shattered into pieces by Lin Tian''s punch. "Zhang Ya, if you dare to hurt my woman again, I will definitely kill you." After speaking, Lin Tian turned and walked away. Leaving behind a pale-faced Zhang Ya and Fang Qiang with broken arms, looking at the shattered pieces all over the ground, both of them agape with shock. After dealing with Zhang Ya and Fang Qiang, Lin Tian went back to find Bu Mengting. "Lin Tian, you mean someone poisoned me, and I almost died just now?" Fang Qiang''s poisoning was so covert that Bu Mengting had no recollection of it. Later, when Lin Tian went to settle the score with Zhang Ya, she heard from Guo''er that she had nearly died and was saved by Lin Tian. When Lin Tian returned, he told Bu Mengting that someone had poisoned her. Bu Mengting was utterly shocked. "Who would want to poison me? I haven''t offended anyone, have I?" "I don''t know. But it doesn''t matter. I''m here, little wife Mengting, you can''t die even if you wanted to." Lin Tian didn''t tell Bu Mengting about Zhang Ya, because Bu Mengting was just an ordinary person and only needed to live peacefully and attend university. "Keep boasting. But we still need to clear this up. Otherwise, I won''t even dare to stay in the dormitory." "Then don''t go back to the dormitory tonight. How about we call our big wife Qianqian out and have a good gathering, just the three of us?" Lin Tian had already threatened Zhang Ya and believed she wouldn''t act rashly again. "You, always looking to be naughty, aren''t you?" Hearing Lin Tian''s intention to invite He Qianqian, Bu Mengting instantly guessed Lin Tian''s indecent thoughts. Indeed, Lin Tian intended to call He Qianqian as well, partly because he was worried Zhang Ya might target her. "No, today is mainly to calm your nerves." After giving He Qianqian a call and arranging to meet up, Lin Tian left the small gate with Bu Mengting. It was still the newly opened barbecue restaurant, whose barbecue was really good. "Mengting, Lin Tian said you had an accident today?" He Qianqian arrived and immediately came over to Bu Mengting, asking with concern. Lin Tian had mentioned Bu Mengting''s incident casually while inviting He Qianqian. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s nothing, look at me, I''m completely fine." "But I heard from Lin Tian that your situation was particularly dangerous, you stopped breathing." "At the time, I really didn''t understand much either. According to those doctors, it was indeed very dangerous. They all thought I was dead. But then, Lin Tian fed me some potion and I was revived." "What? Lin Tian was the one who saved you?" Upon hearing this, He Qianqian''s eyes lit up and she turned to stare at Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, how did you save Mengting?" "Want to know?" "Tell us." "If you want to know, you''ll have to pay a price. To seek a master''s guidance, one must bring a gift." Lin Tian said, leaning close to He Qianqian, his hand reaching out and touching her plump thigh. "Behave yourself." He Qianqian slapped Lin Tian''s hand and said coquettishly. "You''re getting more and more cheeky, just answer the question." "But now, with two beauties in front of me, my soul is being captivated, my mind isn''t clear anymore, how can I answer your question?" Lin Tian said with a strange laugh as he wrapped his arms around He Qianqian, and this time she didn''t struggle, letting Lin Tian hold her. "This school of yours is too unsafe. Mengting is in school, yet she could be poisoned. Oh right, Lin Tian, don''t you know divination? Have you done a reading for Mengting? Who poisoned her?" He Qianqian, after all, wasn''t a naive young girl like Bu Mengting, she wasn''t that easy to fool. Previously, Lin Tian had already deceived Bu Mengting. Now if he told the truth, Bu Mengting would definitely be upset. He could only continue to lie. "I''ve done the divination. It was a muscle man. I chased after him and already taught him a lesson. He''s just a pervert." Chapter 266 Ancient Sword Three people had a delightful meal, and Lin Tian certainly enjoyed the blessings of all. After eating, Lin Tian directly pulled the two women and ran to a hotel to book a room. "Lin Tian, you know, I still have some things to deal with at school. How about I go back first?" Upon entering the room, He Qianqian started to back out. Although she had now accepted being Lin Tian''s girlfriend along with Bu Mengting, her face was still a bit thin after all, she was Lin Tian''s teacher. "You''re not allowed to leave." Lin Tian, however, was quite domineering and pulled He Qianqian back, then hugged her and started kissing her. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When dealing with He Qianqian, Lin Tian''s strategy was to kiss her intensely, until her mind went blank. Soon He Qianqian was moved, and with a turnaround hug, she and Lin Tian kissed deeply. "Mengting, where are you going?" All of a sudden, Lin Tian called out and Bu Mengting had actually quietly walked towards the door. "Ah, I, I''m going to take a shower. Yes, take a shower." Bu Mengting immediately pulled open the bathroom door and stormed in. "A shower sounds great, the three of us can go together." Lin Tian directly picked up He Qianqian and entered the bathroom together, and that night was destined to be wild. The next morning, Lin Tian woke up with a seductive beauty on each side. "What time is it?" Bu Mengting on the left rubbed her eyes and got up. At this moment, Bu Mengting was naked, with a pair of breasts wobbling enticingly in front of her. Lin Tian casually grabbed a handful. "It''s still early, little wife Mengting, these seem to have grown quite a bit again. My hand can hardly grasp them." "Drop dead, weren''t you tired from last night? I have to go swimming training today, I don''t have time to mess with you." As Bu Mengting was about to get dressed, Lin Tian, of course, wouldn''t let go of the meat that had come to his mouth; he pulled Bu Mengting to him and started their morning exercise. After the poisoning incident, Lin Tian thought about it and decided to accompany Bu Mengting to her swimming training. When parting with He Qianqian, Lin Tian specifically told her to be careful recently. "What is there to be careful about?" "Don''t you know there''s been a rampant thief recently? He steals things and even leaves his name. The police have tried to catch him many times, but haven''t succeeded." "You''re talking about Luo Li, right? Indeed, he has been rampant, but I believe the police will catch him. Evil cannot prevail over good." He Qianqian, holding her fist with full confidence in the police, while Lin Tian did not share her optimism. Luo Li was a superpowered individual, and the police, without a doubt, had no way to catch him. That night, when Lin Tian returned to the dormitory, only the foodie Guo Rong was there. "Lin Tian, do you remember that arrogant thief Luo Li?" "What about him?" "That guy is becoming more and more brazen. Today''s news said that Luo Li, after stealing last night, even murdered a woman." "Murdered?" Lin Tian''s face darkened, and his worst fear had come to pass. Ever since he knew Luo Li was not an ordinary person and possessed superpowers, Lin Tian had been worried that Luo Li''s criminal behavior would become increasingly rampant and dangerous. Yet he had not expected this day to come so soon. "Yeah, that woman was so pitiful. That Luo Li even carved the words ''Thief Luo Li'' on her belly with a dagger. This guy is simply inhumane, those police are so useless." Guo Rong said, his fatty cheeks trembling, clearly furious. "It''s not that the police are incompetent, it''s that Luo Li is too powerful." "No matter how powerful, a single peanut can do the job. I say the police are just too cowardly." Lin Tian did not argue with Guo Rong, as he was very aware that a superpowered individual like Luo Li was not afraid of firearms and other conventional weapons. As Lin Tian was discussing Luo Li with Guo Rong, Chen Yixuan''s call came. "Yixuan, I saw the news today, it seems like Luo Li murdered a woman last night?" "Yes, Luo Li is becoming more and more insane. We must capture him as quickly as possible." As a woman, Chen Yixuan deeply detested Luo Li''s bestial acts, and also felt a strong self-blame. If she could have caught Luo Li earlier, last night''s tragedy would not have occurred. "Yixuan, be careful these days, Luo Li has gone mad. I''m worried, his next target might be you." "Great, I''ll shoot him dead with one bullet." Chen Yixuan was not only unafraid but somewhat excited. Lin Tian regretted warning Chen Yixuan. He needed some time to prepare. Luo Li''s strongest superpower was none other than Instant Teleportation; as long as that was countered, Lin Tian facing Luo Li head-on was no challenge at all. "Calm down, you are no match for him. How about this, don''t go home tonight. Stay at the police station for a night. Tomorrow night, you can go home..." As soon as Luo Li started murdering women, Lin Tian thought that Chen Yixuan, who had been pursuing him, must have already been marked as a target by Luo Li. It''s possible that at this moment, Luo Li was watching Chen Yixuan. Lin Tian needed one day to make preparations, to keep Chen Yixuan busy at the police station for one night, to buy some time. "You''ve been saying you would catch Luo Li, but after preparing for so many days, I''ve not seen any action. You''re not just fooling me again, are you?" "Don''t worry, Yixuan. Trust me this time, we''ll definitely catch Luo Li." Lin Tian said with certainty, he indeed hadn''t deceived Chen Yixuan, as he had found a way to deal with Luo Li in the Supernatural Ability System. The next day, Lin Tian had Guo Rong help him call in sick, which was actually just covering for him. If he got discovered, he would ask for sick leave. This was something Guo Rong often did for Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, where are you off to?" Experience tales with My Virtual Library Empire "I''m going to catch Luo Li." "Don''t be full of it, I know what''s going on. You must be off to a date with some girl. I''ve heard that aside from Bu Mengting, you''ve got another woman. You''re quite something, Lin Tian. Bu Mengting is such a beauty, aren''t you worried she''ll find out and say goodbye to you?" Lin Tian told the truth, but Guo Rong thought he was joking. "It''s not a date, I really am going to catch Luo Li. If you don''t believe me, keep an eye on the news. Within three days, Luo Li will definitely be caught." Having said that, he no longer paid attention to Guo Rong and turned to leave the dormitory. What Lin Tian needed to do today was to find an ancient sword as prompted by the Supernatural Ability System. To disrupt Luo Li''s Instant Teleportation, it was necessary to destabilize the space around him. Luo Li''s ability for Instant Teleportation was actually a method of using spatial energy. As long as the space was made unstable, his Instant Teleportation would be rendered ineffective. To find an ancient sword, one naturally went to the antique market. Lin Tian wandered around the antique market for half the day but didn''t find a suitable ancient sword. An ancient sword itself couldn''t affect space. Lin Tian was actually looking for a spell formation from the Supernatural Ability System that could cause spatial vibrations. However, this spell formation had to be engraved on an ancient sword to work. "Sir, are you looking for an ancient sword?" Just as Lin Tian was about to give up hope, suddenly a street vendor pulled him aside. The antique market was a mix of dragons and snakes, hiding experts among the ordinary. Lin Tian didn''t look down on the vendor just because he had a street-side booth. "You have one?" "Yes, but it''s at home. Such items, we generally don''t display out here." "Alright, I''ll come have a look with you." Following the vendor, Lin Tian entered a small alley. The vendor''s house turned out to be an old-fashioned blue-brick, large-tile house, which was a rare sight in Wu''an City. The vendor led Lin Tian into the house and went into an inner room by himself. After a while, he came out holding a long object wrapped in cloth strips. "This ancient sword was collected by my grandfather. In our line of work, we believe in not flaunting our wealth. This is a good item, but our family has always been afraid to sell it." "Oh." The vendor spoke eloquently, but Lin Tian was skeptical. If it was truly valuable, it wouldn''t have waited till now to be sold. But he wasn''t worried about being swindled, for he wouldn''t want anything that the Supernatural Ability System didn''t approve of. Seeing Lin Tian''s indifferent expression, the vendor knew it was useless to talk more and directly unwrapped the cloth, revealing an ancient sword inside. The sword was full of rust, and just from its appearance, it seemed like an artifact from ancient times. "I''ll take this sword, how much is it?" Without even looking carefully, Lin Tian said he''d buy it. Because the moment the sword appeared, the Supernatural Ability System immediately identified it as suitable. "As I just told you, sir, this sword was collected by my grandfather, it''s genuinely a treasured item..." "Enough, just give me a straight price." Lin Tian said impatiently, knowing the vendor was just trying to raise the price. Seeing Lin Tian''s urgency, the vendor immediately spread out his hand, all five fingers extended./p> "Fifty thousand?" The vendor shook his head? "Five hundred thousand?" The vendor still shook his head. "Then I don''t want it." Actually, Lin Tian found even fifty thousand expensive. "Don''t go, I originally planned to sell this sword for five million. However, I haven''t found a suitable buyer. They say a treasured sword belongs to a hero. Seeing you today, sir, with such an impressive appearance, you must be a great hero. I''ll sell it to you for fifty thousand." "I don''t want it." Lin Tian turned around and left, having realized that the vendor was simply making up prices. "How about fifty thousand, I''ll sell it for that. As they say, ''A good horse is common, but a good judge of horses is rare.'' This sword has been buried in obscurity for so long in my possession, never having met someone who understands it. Since you took a liking to it today, sir, it means you''re fated to have it." "Five thousand, not a penny more." "Deal, five thousand it is. Ah, this treasured sword has finally found its master. Let me tell you, young man, it''s only because it''s you, I definitely wouldn''t sell it to anyone else for five thousand." Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered to listen to the vendor''s nonsense. He paid the money, took the ancient sword, and left. A street vendor like this probably hadn''t made a five-thousand-dollar sale in over a decade. The ancient sword was obtained, but he had one final step to complete. That night, after finishing her work, Chen Yixuan changed into casual clothes and headed home alone. There was a short stretch of road near Chen Yixuan''s home that was relatively secluded. As Chen Yixuan reached this stretch, she instinctively tensed up. Trusting her intuition, she felt someone was following her, Looking around, she didn''t spot anyone suspicious. "Officer Chen, long time no see." Chapter 267 You Are Too Naive A voice abruptly emerged behind Chen Yixuan, who immediately turned around and saw the sharp-faced and monkey-cheeked Luo Li. "Luo Li? You''ve really got some nerve, I''ve been worrying about how to catch you, and here you are, delivering yourself to my doorstep." Seeing Luo Li, Chen Yixuan was not scared but actually very excited. Luo Li let out a strange chuckle, his eyes scanning Chen Yixuan from head to toe. "Officer Chen, you really are a competent police officer. But, are you sure you can catch me?" "Just surrender peacefully!" In response to Luo Li, Chen Yixuan shot out a kick; having crossed paths with Luo Li several times before, she certainly did not underestimate him. Taking advantage of Luo Li''s unpreparedness, she took initiative. Chen Yixuan attacked Luo Li, who seemed too slow to react. Upon seeing this, the corners of Chen Yixuan''s mouth lifted slightlyan underestimation of women. She added a bit more force to her foot, intending to strike a blow. "You''re being too na?ve." Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire Suddenly, Luo Li spoke, and with a lift of his arm, grabbed Chen Yixuan''s ankle. Chen Yixuan had no idea how Luo Li managed to move so fast. With her ankle seized, Chen Yixuan grew anxious, twisting a few times, she found Luo Li''s grip was like a tiger''s vice, impossible to break free from easily. "Officer Chen, do you know why I wanted to find you tonight?" "I don''t need to know. All I know is that tonight you are definitely going to be captured and brought to justice." Chen Yixuan suddenly stopped struggling, twisted her body, and the other foot soared through the air in a flying kick. She planned to force Luo Li to retreat, to escape from his control. The idea wasn''t bad, but Luo Li suddenly exerted force. Chen Yixuan felt the world spin as she was flung away. "Ah!" She landed miserably on the ground, completely dazed from the fall. "Why go to all this trouble? Officer Chen, you didn''t need to make such a rushed move. I didn''t come to fight with you tonight." "Hmph, cops and robbers stand apart, I have nothing to discuss with you." "No, no. I''m not a robber, I am a god. The one and only god in this world, possessing abilities you cannot even imagine." Luo Li''s previously slouched body was now standing upright, attempting to exude a demeanor that looked down upon the world. However, with his sharp face and monkey cheeks and short stature, not only did he lack any imposing aura, he even seemed a bit ridiculous. "God? Hahaha, then I''ll have to see if your godly might is mightier than my gun." Chen Yixuan, who picked herself up from the ground, took out a handgun directly from her bag. Lin Tian had warned her to be careful, and although she hadn''t taken it to heart, thinking Luo Li would be too busy trying to hide from her to seek her out actively, she still carried a gun on her just in case. Unexpectedly, the gun would prove useful today. With Chen Yixuan''s skills, she indeed was not a match for Luo Li, but Chen Yixuan had a gun. "Foolish! I told you I am a god. Your gun can only deal with ordinary people, how could it possibly work against a god like me?" "Oh? Then I want to see how many bullets your godliness can dodge." Chen Yixuan, tired of the pointless talk, first aimed at Luo Li''s legs, thinking that once hit, Luo Li wouldn''t be able to run away. At that moment, Chen Yixuan was only thinking about bringing Luo Li to justice and didn''t overthink it! Just as Chen Yixuan was about to pull the trigger, Luo Li pointed a finger at Chen Yixuan, and she saw a mass of gray energy shooting towards her at lightning speed. Chen Yixuan had no time to react before the gray energy penetrated her body. She assumed it was some kind of hidden weapon, but there was no unusual feeling in her body. "Playing god!" Chen Yixuan pulled the trigger, confident in her marksmanship, and at such close range, Luo Li had no chance of avoiding it. "Bang!" A gunshot echoed, Luo Li held his arms and stood his ground without moving, yet the shot Chen Yixuan was certain would hit, flew off course. It didn''t miss it veered off, her bullet not even grazing Luo Li''s clothes, with no idea where it flew off to. "How could this be? I was clearly aiming at his leg!" "Officer Chen, don''t you understand yet? I am a god! How could a god possibly fear your gun?" "God my ass!" Chen Yixuan shouted and repeatedly pulled the trigger. "Bang bang bang..." She emptied the bullets in her handgun, yet Luo Li still hadn''t moved an inch, and not a single bullet had hit him. How could this be? Chen Yixuan was dumbfounded, unable to believe that with her marksmanship, at such a short distance, she couldn''t hit Luo Li. "So, Officer Chen? I told you I am a god, possessing abilities you cannot even imagine. Tonight I came looking for you because I''ve taken a liking to you. If you''re willing to follow me, I can make you a god too." Luo Li''s eyes gleamed as he stared at Chen Yixuan''s full bosom. At first, when Luo Li obtained his superpower, he was very cautious, afraid that others might find out about his abilities. However, after successfully evading the police multiple times with the aid of his superpower. Luo Li grew increasingly arrogant, believing himself to be a god. In his mind, there was no one in this world who could threaten him. With divine powers at his disposal, Luo Li was no longer content with just stealing. He began to have other pursuits, such as women. The day before yesterday, he took advantage of a very beautiful woman. In the past, such a feat was unthinkable for Luo Li. However, the beautiful woman was neither virgin nor obedient. In a rage, he killed her on the spot. After that incident, Luo Li felt he truly was a god, and that if he were to play with women, they had to be of a higher caliber. So, Luo Li quickly set his sights on Chen Yixuan. Chen was not only beautiful, but also a policewoman. If he could have Chen Yixuan, he was sure it would be a tremendous achievement. "Officer Chen, think it over. Not every woman gets the chance to become a god''s consort," he said. "Think over my ass!" Chen Yixuan suddenly realized why she hadn''t been able to hit Luo Li. It was because of the gray energy he had used just now. Lin Tian had told her about itit was a curse that could bring about extreme misfortune. "Refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit. Defy the will of a god and face divine retribution," Luo Li said. Chen Yixuan did not submit. Luo Li decided to force himself on her, to claim her body first. Then he would demonstrate his divine power in front of her, believing that sooner or later, Chen would follow him. With a swift movement, Luo Li was at Chen Yixuan''s side. Chen Yixuan was no match for Luo Li, and now she had been cursed by him. She wasn''t foolish enough to fight when she knew she had no chance, so she planned to escape. "Take this!" she shouted. She feigned a punch at Luo Li, then turned to run. But she didn''t get far before tripping over something and tumbling to the ground. By the time Chen Yixuan got back on her feet, Luo Li was already standing beside her. "Beautiful Officer Chen, accept divine punishment!" Luo Li exclaimed. Luo Li threw a punch at Chen Yixuan, intending to leave her powerless to resist, after which he could do whatever he wanted. As Luo Li''s fist rushed towards her, there was nothing Chen Yixuan could do. If only Lin Tian were here, she thought. For some reason, she found herself longing for Lin Tian. Unfortunately, she feared she might never see him again. A look of despair crossed Chen Yixuan''s face! Vrrm~! Suddenly, a golden light burst forth from Chen Yixuan''s body. "Eh?" Luo Li exclaimed. His punch didn''t hit Chen Yixuan but struck a shining golden light barrier instead. "What is this?" Luo Li asked. "You call yourself a god? Hahaha, what a joke. You''re nothing but trash trying to be a god," Chen Yixuan said, laughing with joy. She remembered then. This was the golden light talisman Lin Tian had given her. She had no idea it would be this effective. "Before a true god, everything is an illusion," Luo Li said, as if fully embracing his godly role. He kept punching the golden light barrier relentlessly. The golden light talisman was indeed a treasure that could save Chen Yixuan''s life in a critical moment, but under Luo Li''s continuous assault, the light slowly began to fade. "How about that? I told you, I am a god! Officer Chen, you''re lucky. Because tonight, you will become the consort to a god," Luo Li said. As Luo Li finished speaking, the golden light barrier shattered, revealing a rather pale-looking Chen Yixuan. "What, what do you want?" she asked. Facing such a powerful Luo Li, Chen Yixuan felt an emotion she had never experienced beforefear. This was the first time she truly felt terrified. "Don''t be afraid; I won''t hurt you. I just want you to become a god''s woman. You should feel lucky, you should be happy," Luo Li said. "Hmph!!" Suddenly, a noise approached from afar. Luo Li''s hand was mere centimeters from Chen Yixuan''s full bosom. He didn''t want to pay any attention to the sudden disturbance, but the incoming attack that accompanied the noise posed a threat to him. If he proceeded, he likely would be seriously injured by the imminent strike. Luo Li withdrew his hand and quickly retreated. Like a dart, Lin Tian suddenly appeared in front of Chen Yixuan, standing as straight as a javelin, his eyes as deep as the night sky. "Yixuan, are you alright?" he asked. "Lin Tian, it really is you. I''m fine, but this Luo Li is strange; watch out for his curse," Chen Yixuan warned. For some reason, seeing Lin Tian gave Chen Yixuan an inexplicable sense of safety. "Curse? Hahaha, ignorant mortals, you have no idea how dreadful a god can be. Pitiful insects, you should not meddle in the affairs of gods," Luo Li mocked. So what if he had a superpower? He actually considered himself a true god. Lin Tian looked down on Luo Li. In his mind, if Luo Li was a god, then what did that make Lin Tian, with his Supernatural Ability Systemthe king of gods, the Divine King? "A god like you? I''ll kill every one I see," Lin Tian declared. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing that Luo Li had killed a woman, Lin Tian had already sentenced him to death in his heart. Moreover, now that Luo Li had laid a hand on Chen Yixuan, it only fueled Lin Tian''s fury. Chapter 268 Cant Be Dishonest "What did you say? You want to kill me? You want to kill me, a god?" Luo Li seemed to hear the funniest joke ever and couldn''t stop laughing, holding his belly. "Stop kidding yourself, ant. Today, I, Luo Li, will let you witness the power of a god." As soon as the words left his mouth, Luo Li stretched out his hand and pointed. A cluster of gray energy shot towards Lin Tian. Just like Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian couldn''t dodge the blow. However, when the gray energy burrowed into Lin Tian''s body, a smile spread across his face. "Supernatural Energy detected, fully absorbed." The attack Luo Li had just launched must have been that superpower of his, capable of bringing three days of bad luck. Unfortunately for him, when pitted against Lin Tian, his superpower was completely useless. "Receive the judgment of a god!" Completely unaware that his superpower had no effect on Lin Tian, Luo Li still assumed that Lin Tian, like Chen Yixuan, had fallen into a state of misfortune and charged at him arrogantly. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian had already clashed with Luo Li once before. Last time, Luo Li was defeated by Lin Tian after just a few moves. If Luo Li hadn''t relied on Instant Teleportation to escape, none of these events would have followed. Fighting again, Lin Tian realized that Luo Li''s strength had actually increased since their last encounter. Clearly, Luo Li''s Supernatural Energy was capable of continuous enhancement, a realization that even Lin Tian found unbelievable. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire This time, he absolutely couldn''t let Luo Li escape again. Otherwise, if Luo Li continued to grow stronger, he would be even harder to deal with. "Ant, I must say, your strength is not bad," Luo Li spoke, never having thought that someone as godlike as himself would be evenly matched with a normal person. Finally, he remembered this person was the one who had driven him to use Instant Teleportation last time. "Luo Li, you might be a bit stronger than before. However, in front of me, you still don''t stand a chance." Lin Tian began to exert his full strength, and Luo Li was indeed unable to withstand it, gradually losing ground. Lin Tian found an opening and landed a punch on Luo Li''s chest. Luo Li staggered backwards several steps, his face growing dark. "I must admit, you''re indeed very strong. However, I am a god, and even if you defeat me, you can''t kill me." Luo Li laughed wildly, confident that with Instant Teleportation, Lin Tian couldn''t pose any threat to him. Lin Tian knew Luo Li was planning to flee. Whether he could kill Luo Li or not hinged on this moment. "Do you dare to take my sword?" Lin Tian drew the Ancient Sword he had purchased, fixing his gaze steadfastly on Luo Li. Luo Li, who had been prepared to escape using Instant Teleportation, decided to stay a bit longer after hearing Lin Tian''s challenge. "Take your sword? I can take ten of your strikes without issue. But that sword of yours looks pretty shabby. Do you want me to buy you a better one?" Luo Li almost died laughing at the sight of the Ancient Sword Lin Tian pulled out. The sword''s blade was full of yellow rust, and the edge was somewhat damaged. Lin Tian actually thought he could kill him with such a sword. Was his brain damaged? "Hehe..." Grasping the scabbard tightly, Lin Tian suddenly exerted force with his hand! Clang! A flash of light streaked by, and Luo Li''s eyes bulged, filled with confusion! He slowly looked down to see a hole had mysteriously appeared in his chest, right where his heart should have been, now turned into pieces of flesh. Lin Tian''s sword seemed untouched, just a rust-covered blade now unsheathed with a few drops of steaming, fresh red blood at its tip. Lin Tian''s unique Sword TechniqueThrust! "How... how quick that sword is! You actually killed me, a god..." After finishing these words, Luo Li slowly fell, his eyes filled with disbelief. As Luo Li''s consciousness faded, he had only one thought. What sort of sword technique was that, so fast I couldn''t even initiate Instant Teleportation? "Congratulations, Host, for successfully killing Luo Li, completing the mission to capture Luo Li, and earning three Supernatural Points." Hearing the system''s notification, Lin Tian was sure that Luo Li was dead by his hand. "Lin Tian, did you... did you really kill Luo Li?" Chen Yixuan only believed that Lin Tian had killed Luo Li when she saw him fall to the ground. Lin Tian slowly sheathed the Ancient Sword and said coldly. "He was just trash." Luo Li was dead, but it was Lin Tian who had killed him. "Lin Tian, even though Luo Li was a criminal, you shouldn''t have killed him. You should have captured him and let him face justice." After all, Chen Yixuan was a police officer who abided by the law. "If he could be caught, I wouldn''t have had to kill him. This guy has the ability to teleport and could escape anytime. I told you about it last time. Not killing him would have led to greater harm." "But..." Chen Yixuan wanted to say something more but in the end, stopped herself without another word. "Lin Tian, you better leave quickly. Let''s just say I killed this Luo Li." Chen Yixuan wasn''t trying to steal the credit, rather she was worried about the repercussions for Lin Tian if word got out that he had killed Luo Li. As for Chen Yixuan killing Luo Li, there wouldn''t be any issues. Chen Yixuan was a cop; killing Luo Li wouldn''t only be without blame, but could also bring her commendation. "Alright, let''s do it your way." Lin Xu was about to turn around and leave when he suddenly noticed a grey Ability Energy Sphere emerging from Luo Li''s body. "Supernatural Energy Sphere detected, Supernatural Energy Sphere detected..." The system''s prompt sounded and Lin Tian, without a second thought, rushed towards Luo Li''s body. This Supernatural Energy Sphere was definitely something valuable. But by the time Lin Tian reached Luo Li''s body, the grey energy sphere had already flown away. Lin Tian immediately chased after it at his fastest speed, but the energy sphere got faster and faster, and soon Lin Tian lost sight of it. "Such a pity. If I could have gotten that Supernatural Energy Sphere, maybe I would have gained Luo Li''s superpowers, right?" Having not caught the Supernatural Energy Sphere, Lin Tian felt somewhat disappointed. Lin Tian had actually wanted to acquire Luo Li''s superpowers for himself. "What were you just chasing after?" Chen Yixuan had suffered some minor injuries, especially a sprained ankle, so she had no choice but to stay put. "It was nothing. Hey, do you plan to stay here, or do you want me to take you home?" Lin Tian believed Chen Yixuan must have already reported the situation to the police, and the officers were likely on their way. "My foot hurts so much. Take me home, please." From Chen Yixuan''s point of view, staying at the scene would have brought her the most advantage. Lately, Luo Li had become Wu''an City''s most infamous criminal, starting as a petty thief who left notes claiming to be a "Thief God," to just a few days ago, when he killed a woman. It was expected that the police arriving would be accompanied by reporters from major news outlets. With the cred of taking down Luo Li, Chen Yixuan was bound to become a star in the Wu''an police force. But Chen Yixuan gave up on all that; she simply wanted to spend more time with Lin Tian. "Okay, then please hop on, my goddess!" Lin Tian turned his back to Chen Yixuan and crouched down. At that, Chen Yixuan, unable to contain her joy, wrapped her arms around Lin Tian''s neck. "You rascal, behave yourself." "It''s not that I''m being naughty; it''s just that it feels too good to let go." Lin Tian said this and grabbed on even tighter. "Lin Tian, you saved my life again today. How can I ever thank you?" "Yixuan, didn''t we have a deal? I catch Luo Li for you, and you warm my bed for me," Lin Tian teased. "Get lost, I never agreed to warm your bed." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Chen Yixuan felt inexplicably nervous. Thinking back on all their moments together, she had to admit that Lin Tian was a very impressive man. He had unconsciously left a very clear imprint on her heart. "You can''t go back on your word, can you? Why wait for another day? Let''s settle what you promised tonight," Lin Tian heralded. "Keep dreaming." "That''s not fair." Lin Tian suddenly stopped, and Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes at him. "So what if I am? What are you going to do about it?" "Don''t forget, Yixuan, you need me to carry you home now." "Lin Tian! You, just don''t move around; first get me home." "So, are you still going to be cheeky or not?" "Just carry me home first; who talks about such things in the street?" Thinking it over, Lin Tian decided to listen to Chen Yixuan and carry her home first. However, Lin Tian didn''t walk very fast on the way back. With his pace varying between fast and slow, Chen Yixuan had no choice but to cling tightly to Lin Tian to avoid falling. By the time they arrived at Chen Yixuan''s house, her face had grown incredibly red. Lin Tian placed her on the couch. "No way!" Chen Yixuan reacted quickly, her hand promptly blocking her mouth to ward off Lin Tian''s advance. Chapter 269 I Just Missed You In a luxurious villa, Zhang Ya locked herself alone in a room. On her desk, there was a large photo featuring three people. One man and two women. The man was Lin Tian, and the women were He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. In the photo, the three of them were huddled together, their faces beaming with bright smiles. Zhang Ya''s gaze first focused on Bu Mengting, then shifted to He Qianqian. "Good, you like them, I want them dead!" Zhang Ya became agitated, and from nowhere, she found a small knife and slashed the photo. The first cut was between Lin Tian and Bu Mengting, creating a crack between them. "Hmph, I will definitely divide you." Then another slash went across He Qianqian''s face. "Old woman, you don''t deserve to live in this world." After that, Zhang Ya became more frenzied. The knife slashed again and again, tearing the photo apart with slits everywhere until it finally became pieces. Looking around carefully, it seemed that Zhang Ya had already shredded quite a few such photos. "You two wretched women, I will eventually kill you. And Lin Tian! You blind fool of a man..." But thinking of Lin Tian''s terrifying strength, and how even the strong Fang Qiang was no match for him, Zhang Ya felt a wave of despair wash over her. If only I had strength surpassing Lin Tian''s, I would definitely make him kneel before me and beg. Just then, a grey energy sphere flew in through the window. "What is this filthy thing? The pollution these days is really severe!" Seeing the grey energy sphere, Zhang Ya disgustingly reached out her little hand to cover her mouth, thinking it was some dirty substance. However, the grey energy sphere seemed to have targeted Zhang Ya, rushing straight at her. Zhang Ya hadn''t expected such a thing to occur, and in a split second of astonishment, the grey energy had already pounced on her. A flood of massive information abruptly appeared in Zhang Ya''s mind. "Hahaha, fortune really favors me, Lin Tian, you will regret this, you definitely will..." Zhang Ya''s lips curled up, revealing a chilling smile. "Does it still hurt?" After Lin Tian''s massage, Chen Yixuan''s ankle seemed much better, no longer swollen like a loaf of bread. "It''s not very painful anymore. I didn''t expect that you could even do massages." "Of course, I know much more. Now, I massaged your foot, shouldn''t you make good on your promise?" "What promise? Lin Tian, you already have two women. They both seem to really like you, you better not let them down." Chen Yixuan was now quite flustered. If she said that she felt nothing for Lin Tian, that would definitely be a lie. But if Chen Yixuan were to get involved with Lin Tian right now, she absolutely couldn''t accept it. Thus, Chen Yixuan firmly grasped the fact that Lin Tian already had two women, trying to get him to back off on his own, and further convincing herself not to fall deeper. "Yixuan, Qianqian and Mengting can coexist peacefully. Why can''t you?" If given the chance tonight, he was determined to conquer the policewoman. "You wish. Thinking of having us three as your girlfriends?" However, it was unclear if it was intentional by Chen Yixuan, or if she genuinely hadn''t noticed Lin Tian''s hand. "You''ve taken all the advantage, let''s leave it at that for today." Based on Lin Tian''s experiences, he insisted that he could definitely get with Chen Yixuan tonight. However, he didn''t plan to force Chen Yixuan. "Alright, let''s stop here for today. But remember, you promised to warm my bed. Don''t think you can get out of it, you can''t escape." Lin Tian slowly retracted his hand, and when leaving, suddenly embraced Chen Yixuan and kissed her. "Damn it, Lin Tian, to think he would just take my first kiss like that." Leaving Chen Yixuan''s house, Lin Tian was still relishing that wonderful kiss. He could feel that Chen Yixuan didn''t really resist him. All the way, he kept savoring the wonderful feeling of being with Chen Yixuan. But suddenly, he felt an unexplainable palpitation. Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire This feeling only occurred the last time Bu Mengting was poisoned. This time, however, the feeling was not as urgent as the last. "What''s happening? Why do I feel this way?" Lin Tian knew that he possessed precognitive abilities, and such a restless feeling wouldn''t just appear out of the blue. It definitely had to do with either him or someone related to him, and it meant that something dangerous was about to happen. He thought carefully, but couldn''t come up with any particular incident. This couldn''t go on, and if he didn''t act, and if He Qianqian and Bu Mengting weren''t together, something might happen that Lin Tian wouldn''t be able to handle. He decided to find a way to have He Qianqian come over and stay for a while. When he returned to the dormitory, Guo Rong hugged Lin Tian in one swoop. "Lin Tian, that Luo Li is dead." "What Luo Li are you talking about?" Seeing Guo Rong''s expression, Lin Tian guessed that the news of Luo Li''s killing had spread. "The one who called himself the ''Theft God,'' Luo Li. Didn''t you see the news today? The police shot him dead." "It was actually me who killed him." Lin Tian said smugly, and Guo Rong looked at him disdainfully. "Lin Tian, oh, Lin Tian, I always thought you were an honest kid. I didn''t think you''d boast too." In this world, telling the truth is always met with disbelief. Of course, Lin Tian didn''t insist on making Guo Rong believe that he had killed Luo Li. His mind was filled with ways to coax He Qianqian into staying over for a while. After thinking about it all night, Lin Tian finally came up with a clumsy plan. In the morning, he called He Qianqian. He chatted with He Qianqian casually at first, asking about her school life and talking about his own affairs. "Qianqian, my big wife, the Wu''an City University Students'' Swimming Competition is about to start, and I''m feeling a bit panicky." "What''s there to panic about? I heard from Mengting that you swim so fast. You left the second-place finisher half a lap behind, what''s there to worry about?" "No, I''m a bit nervous. This is the Wu''an City University Students'' Swimming Competition after all. There will probably be a lot of people watching, right?" "Yo, our Lin Tian is nervous? That''s rare." "I really am nervous, Qianqian, my big wife, you have to help me." "How can I help you? I''m not a counseling center." "You aren''t a counseling center, but you can help me relax. Could you possibly keep me company these few days before the competition?" This was the method Lin Tian came up with. There was silence on the other end of the phone as He Qianqian probably pondered whether or not to come over. "I still have to work, though." "I see, so work is more important to you than I am. Alright, forget I said anything." Lin Tian acted very disappointed, which quickly alarmed He Qianqian. "What are you talking about, Lin Tian? Okay, I''ll come and keep you company, I''ll just take a few days off." He Qianqian finally agreed to take leave and come to keep Lin Tian company. According to Lin Tian''s plan, he wanted He Qianqian to stay for a few days. Once He Qianqian arrived and met up with Lin Tian, he planned to take her to rent a house. "Why do we need to rent a house?" "You aren''t going back today, so we need a place to stay." Although He Qianqian found it strange, she didn''t ask further. Soon, Lin Tian found a nice apartment near Wu''an University. It was a two-bedroom, one-living-room, measuring about eighty square meters. The monthly rent was two thousand, six months would be twelve thousand. This type of apartment required six months'' rent upfront. Lin Tian wasn''t short on money, so he promptly paid and signed the rental agreement. "Lin Tian, you don''t seem nervous at all." After renting the apartment, the two of them moved in directly. He Qianqian always felt there was something unusual about Lin Tian calling her over this time. "That''s because you, my big wife, are here beside me. I told you, you help me relax." "I don''t believe that. Tell me, what do you really want me to do here? You must have some ulterior motive." He Qianqian was not Bu Mengting, she wasn''t so easily fooled. Lin Tian moved closer to He Qianqian, wrapped his arms around her, and then steadied her lips. "Qianqian, my big wife, I''m telling the truth. I just missed you..." S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 270 Embracing Left and Right He Qianqian was most vulnerable to Lin Tian''s kisses; a single kiss would rob He Qianqian of her ability to think logically. An hour later, the two of them clung tightly to each other. "I know you asked me to come over because you must have something else in mind, but I won''t ask. However, I must go back in three days, otherwise it would be hard to explain to the school." "Three days? That should be about right." Lin Tian did not intend to share his restless thoughts with He Qianqian. After all, it was all just his own feelings; whether something would actually happen was not certain. Having settled things with He Qianqian, Lin Tian then called Bu Mengting. The dormitory at school wasn''t safe, and Lin Tian still felt he should have both of his women by his side to feel at ease. "Lin Tian, you rascal, why didn''t you come to class today? Nor attend the swim practice?" Bu Mengting seemed to be at the swimming pool, as Lin Tian could hear the sound of splashing water over the phone. "I was busy today. By the way, Qianqian is here. I''ve rented a place near the school and Qianqian plans to stay here for a couple of days. Hurry over." "Qianqian is here? You''re up to no good again, aren''t you? I''m not falling for that, I won''t come." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting knew Lin Tian was up to no good again. "I''m giving you twenty minutes. If you don''t show up, I''ll come find you. Then I''ll carry you back naked." Stay connected with My Virtual Library Empire "You wouldn''t dare!" Bu Mengting might have spoken fiercely, but after hanging up the phone, she quickly changed out of her swimsuit and rushed to the house Lin Tian had rented. "Eighteen minutes, hehehe, Mengting, my little wife, you better get here or I''ll come to the school to find you." Lin Tian opened the door and wrapped his arms around Bu Mengting. Bu Mengting neither dodged nor could she; she just let Lin Tian hold her. "Humph, who does this? Still saying you would strip me naked and carry me back." Bu Mengting punched Lin Tian lightly on the chest with her little fists, which was about as effective as a tickle, causing Lin Tian to laugh as he lifted Bu Mengting into his arms. "Hehe, now that everyone''s here, today you two are going to help me relax." He Qianqian still felt that Lin Tian was acting unusual today. "What''s the matter, Qianqian?" Bu Mengting, not as observant as He Qianqian, didn''t notice anything strange about Lin Tian. "Today, Lin Tian strangely asked me to come over and even to take a leave. There must be something going on." "What exactly is happening with Lin Tian? Is there anything you can''t tell us?" Upon hearing this, Bu Mengting also felt that Lin Tian was hiding something. "I''m worried you might encounter danger. Mengting, my little wife, you know about it. Didn''t you almost die from being poisoned that day?" "Ah, are you saying that the two of us could still face danger?" The last time Bu Mengting almost died from poisoning, although she wasn''t aware of it at the time, hearing Guo''er describe it later gave her a fright. "I just have this feeling that you might encounter danger. That''s why I asked Qianqian, my big wife, to take leave. I can only feel at ease if you two are by my side." "You rascal, you tricked me before. No way, I need to teach you a lesson." Once He Qianqian understood Lin Tian''s intentions, knowing that Lin Tian was worried about her, being a woman, He Qianqian clearly understood that she needed to help her man relax as much as possible. She climbed on top of Lin Tian, which directly led to another round of chaotic battling among the three of them. "Hello, is that Lin Tian? The swimming competition starts tomorrow, please be at the school gate at eight in the morning. The school''s vehicle will take you to the venue." In the evening, Lin Tian received a phone call. The call was from the sports director Shi Tie, informing Lin Tian to attend the Wu''an City College Students Swimming Competition the next day. Previously, under Bu Mengting''s persuasion, Lin Tian had agreed to Shi Tie, but now with the unforeseen circumstances, Lin Tian was somewhat reluctant to go. However, before he could decide, Shi Tie had already hung up. Shortly after, Bu Mengting''s phone rang as well, unsurprisingly from Shi Tie, also informing her to meet at the school the next morning to take the vehicle to the venue. Bu Mengting agreed immediately and hung up. "Mengting, my little wife, there''s really danger lately. Maybe you shouldn''t go to this swimming competition." "Why shouldn''t I attend? This is a chance to compete for the school''s honor." Bu Mengting didn''t want to miss it, as she had always wanted to participate in the Wu''an City College Students Swimming Competition to help Wu''an University secure a good ranking. "Didn''t I tell you? We might encounter an accident." "Lin Tian, I think you''re being too anxious. Even if there really is some danger, can we avoid it by hiding? You''re our man, both Mengting and I rely on you. No matter what we face, I hope you won''t be afraid." He Qianqian''s words jolted Lin Tian awake. Right, could hiding really help us evade the danger? "Okay, then let''s participate in the swimming competition. But, Qianqian, my ''big wife,'' you must come with us too," he said. Lin Tian was worried that if He Qianqian stayed behind alone, she might end up isolated and something unexpected might happen. "Of course, I have to go to cheer for you and Mengting. I made a mistake by missing out the last school selection competition. This time, I definitely can''t miss it," she replied. The next day, in the morning. The three of them arrived at the school gates together. After the last selection competition, this time ten students from Wu''an University would participate in the Wu''an City University Student Swimming Leaguefive male and five female. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Among the males, there was one person Lin Tian knewNing Cheng, who had pursued Bu Mengting. During that selection competition, influenced by Lin Tian, Ning Cheng hadn''t performed well, and though he could have been second, he ended up in third place. However, he still secured a spot in the competition, representing Wu''an University this time too. The school bus was a coach, and with just ten students, it was far from full. Bu Mengting told the sports director, Shi Tie, that He Qianqian was her sister and had specially come to cheer for Bu Mengting. Shi Tie was easy to speak with and agreed to let He Qianqian join them on the bus. Since the last selection competition, where he lost to Lin Tian, Ning Cheng realized he really couldn''t take advantage against Lin Tian. These past few days, he had been very docile and hadn''t bothered Bu Mengting. However, today, he suddenly discovered that Bu Mengting had such a beautiful sister. Bu Mengting was Lin Tian''s, and Ning Cheng couldn''t compete anymore, nor did he dare to. But Bu Mengting''s sister, well, he thought he might give it a try. That He Qianqian seemed even more charming and alluring than Bu Mengting. Upon boarding, Ning Cheng chose a seat close to Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. He planned to find an opportunity to speak a few words with He Qianqian, hoping to get her phone number. What frustrated Ning Cheng was that he sat in front of Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, while some guy shamelessly sat between the two women. With a hand around Bu Mengting on the left and embracing He Qianqian on the right, not only were both his hands busy, but the two women were also giggling, looking blissfully content to be with him. What''s going on? Did Lin Tian just win over both sisters? The surrounding students had also noticed and were looking at Lin Tian differently. Lin Tian, unconcerned about the stares around him, casually embraced the two women. Ning Cheng finally understood that he truly had no grounds to compare with Lin Tian; they weren''t even in the same league. Looking at Lin Tian and then back at himself, Ning Cheng felt a mix of envy and resentment! Soon, they arrived at the competition venue. The venue was the Wu''an City Swimming Gymnasium, which was packed today. There were students from various colleges, as well as many reporters and spectators who had come after hearing about the event. "Isn''t that Director Shi from Wu''an University?" As soon as Lin Tian and the others got off the bus, they saw a tall, thin man grabbing hold of sports director Shi Tie, acting quite familiar with him. However, Shi Tie''s face didn''t show much pleasure. "Director Meng, I don''t recall us being this close," Shi Tie remarked. "Director Shi, you''re being too standoffish. We''ve been dealing with each other for two or three years now. Of course, you''ve always been defeated by me; I guess you hold a grudge against me, which I understand," said Director Meng. After listening for a while, Lin Tian realized this Director Meng was here to mock Shi Tie. It seemed that in the past few years, Wu''an University had consistently been overshadowed by Wu''an Sports University in swimming competitions, and Director Meng was from Wu''an Sports University. "Getting a few wins and you act all high and mighty, don''t you?" Shi Tie had probably held back against Director Meng for a long time and chose not to do so today. "What do you mean ''letting us win a few times''? Director Shi, your Wu''an University isn''t really a match for us, is it? Just stop boasting," retorted Director Meng. Wu''an University might be considered the best university in Wu''an City overall due to its comprehensive quality, but it obviously couldn''t compare with the students from Wu''an Sports University in athletics. This was why Wu''an University had consistently lost the swimming competitions before. But this time, with Lin Tian present, Shi Tie believed they could easily defeat Wu''an Sports University. "Whether I''m boasting or not, you''ll see during the competition. I just hope, Director Meng, that you won''t end up crying then," Shi Tie responded. "Me, cry? Director Shi, you''re really making me laugh," Meng shot back. The two directors were full of animosity, but both were restrained, ultimately parting ways after some harsh words. "As you all saw, our opponents this time are from Wu''an Sports University. This time, we must win," Shi Tie declared, his gaze constantly on Lin Tian. He believed that winning against Wu''an Sports University this time would entirely depend on Lin Tian. Chapter 271 Big Wife "Lin Tian!" Suddenly, someone was calling Lin Tian''s name. Lin Tian looked over and realized it was the other three guys from the dorm. "How come you guys are here?" "We came to cheer you on. You dude, didn''t even notify us in advance." Feng Jiabao ran over, complaining. In the past few days, Lin Tian was worried about Bu Mengting and He Qianqian getting into trouble and stayed with the two women in the rental house all the time. Yesterday, the physical education director notified him by phone, he also didn''t think to tell the guys in the dorm. Who knew, today, the dorm guys all showed up. "Sorry, I forgot." "It''s fine, just win the championship directly later to make our dorm proud. If you don''t win the championship, you have to treat us to dinner as an apology today." "No problem." Just winning a championship? Lin Tian didn''t see what the big deal was. "Lin Tian, dude, what method exactly did you use to pick up two such beauties?" Seeing Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, the two beauties chatting and laughing harmoniously, Guo Rong was incredibly impressed. Hearing Guo Rong, the others all looked toward Lin Tian. Picking up girls, a lot of guys could do it. And there were those who picked up even more girls than Lin Tian. But making one''s own women acknowledge each other''s existence was really badass. "As long as a man is strong enough, let alone two women, even twenty women can get along. Look at the ancient emperors; didn''t they have the three palaces and six courtyards with seventy-two concubines?" Lin Tian chuckled, quite proud of himself. Back then, to make Bu Mengting and He Qianqian accept each other, Lin Tian indeed put in a lot of effort. Discover more stories at My Virtual Library Empire "The situation is different now, oh man, you really are extraordinary." A few people were quite envious of Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, the director is calling us to head over there quickly." "Alright, I''m coming right away." After speaking briefly with the dorm guys, Lin Tian followed them. He quickly caught up to Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, wrapping an arm around each, making others envious. Guo Rong and the others were dumbfounded. "This Lin Tian is really too much. Just Bu Mengting alone isn''t enough; there''s also another beauty on par with Bu Mengting. And the key is, both women actually get along peacefully." Feng Jiabao looked on enviously, thinking if he could ever hook up with two such beauties, it would make his life worthwhile. "Is everyone here? I have something to tell you." This time, the swimming competition was led by the physical education director, Shi Tie, from Wu''an University. The swimming event was actually quite niche, and Wu''an University didn''t put much emphasis on it. Of course, the key was that Wu''an University hadn''t achieved any notable results in swimming before. No results, naturally, meant even less attention. Shi Tie coughed once, adjusting his tone. "Today is the Wu''an University Swimming Competition. Some of you might look down on this swimming competition, but there''s something I need to remind you. If you achieve good results in this competition, it will add points towards your selection as outstanding students and members. It''s the same with other projects." Shi Tie''s words did have some effect; several students'' eyes already lit up. Among them was Bu Mengting, who came specifically for this. "I won''t say much more about encouraging words. Anyway, everyone just do your best. Okay, now follow me, and we can get familiar with the venue in advance." The swimming competition started in the afternoon. This time, Wu''an University arrived at the venue early, mainly to get familiar with the venue. Swimming, unlike running and other track and field events, has higher requirements for the venue. Getting familiar with the venue beforehand greatly helps the athletes perform. When Shi Tie led the students to the changing room, changed into swimwear, and entered the venue, they found that many schools had already arrived early. The organizers'' capabilities were quite good; each school had its designated area. Wu''an University''s area was right next to Wu''an University of Sports, where the tall and skinny Director Meng was instructing the students'' swimming techniques, looking very strict. "You go and try it out quickly too." Because there were many schools, the area allocated to each school wasn''t big. Basically, each school could get one to two lanes. Wu''an University had a total of ten spots, five males and five females, perfectly divided into two sides. Five people on one side. The five people started with the preparatory actions, getting into the water, and then swimming a section. "Hey, isn''t this Wu''an University''s team? This student''s action is not bad at all; quite standard." The speaker was Director Meng. As soon as Wu''an University arrived, he noticed them. Instead of continuing to instruct his students'' swimming techniques, he stood by Wu''an University''s side. Just then, Ning Cheng was getting into the water. This guy couldn''t swim better than Lin Tian, but after all, he had been in the national swimming team, so his movements were very standard. "Hehe, our school''s students are all very amateurish, not comparable to your university''s students." Director Shi was all smiles, thinking that this time, Wu''an University, with Lin Tian and Ning Cheng, wouldn''t look too bad. "Hehehe, so it''s that Ning Cheng who got eliminated by the national team. This loser is just muddling through at Wu''an University." Just then, a muscular, slightly dark-skinned boy walked over. He was wearing swim trunks, his upper body bare, muscles like slabs of steel, looking even more visually impressive than Ning Cheng. "Which school are you from? You''re so impolite." Director Shi was very annoyed by this sudden appearance of the boy. "Director Shi, don''t be angry. Wang Yongqiang is our Sports University''s top student. Yongqiang, how can you talk to Director Shi like that? Come, apologize to Director Shi." Director Meng feigned a reprimand to Wang Yongqiang, who chuckled dismissively. "I''m sorry, Director Shi, I''m a bit straightforward, but I still have to tell the truth. Your Wu''an University is just a bunch of garbage." "Wang Yongqiang! What did you say?" At that moment, Ning Cheng had just finished swimming a lap and came back just in time to hear Wang Yongqiang''s words and immediately walked over. He and Wang Yongqiang had both trained in the national swimming team, the difference being that Ning Cheng had been eliminated, whereas Wang Yongqiang left because he no longer wanted to stay on the team and chose to go to college instead. "I said your Wu''an University is all worthless. Not convinced? Can you swim faster than me?" In the national team, Ning Cheng was never a match for Wang Yongqiang, the gap was not slight. If they really competed, Ning Cheng definitely couldn''t swim faster than Wang Yongqiang. "Indeed, I can''t swim faster than you, but there is someone at Wu''an University who can beat you." It was just Lin Tian''s turn to hit the water, and like the day of the selection competition, he jumped in straight and splashed water high. Suddenly, he attracted the attention of everyone around, and everyone looking towards Wu''an University seemed a bit off. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hahaha, this is your school''s swimmer? Doesn''t even know how to dive properly and still participating in a swimming competition? Calling you garbage is overrating you; you''re even worse than garbage." After speaking, Wang Yongqiang arrogantly returned to the Sports University side, and Director Meng was almost dying of laughter. "Director Shi, if Wu''an University really has no one, just tell me. I''ll lend you a couple of students to keep up appearances. This student swimming dog paddle in a competition is just too embarrassing." Director Shi watched the pool silently, observing Lin Tian swimming slowly with a dog paddle. "Thank you for your kindness. But I still think that our students at Wu''an University are stronger than those from your Sports University." At that moment, Lin Tian was swimming very slowly as he was getting used to the venue. Having seen Lin Tian swim, Director Shi certainly didn''t believe that Lin Tian wouldn''t win the championship. "It seems Director Shi has a lot of confidence in his student. How about this, Director Shi, let''s make a bet. If not a single one of your Wu''an University students makes it into the top three, then I lose. Otherwise, you lose." "We can bet, but it''s no fun if there''s no stake involved. I just wonder what Director Meng plans to bet?" With Lin Tian as their ace, Director Shi was not afraid to bet with Director Meng. Seeing Director Shi''s attitude, Director Meng also felt it odd. Why is this damned stubborn man so confident? But Director Meng was also confident in his own university''s students, especially Wang Yongqiang,who was among the top performers in the national team. However, his aspirations weren''t in swimming, which was why he was a find for the Sports University. "The loser strips naked and runs back to their school." Director Meng shouted out loud, immediately attracting a lot of attention. This was a high-stakes bet, after all, they were both college professors. If they lost and had to run naked back to school, it would not only damage their reputation, but they might also be directly fired by the administration. "Director Meng, you''re playing a bit too big here. Are you sure you want to go this far?" "What? Director Shi, are you scared?" "I am indeed a bit scared, I''m afraid you''ll lose and not follow through on the bet." "We can record a video as proof first. If anyone reneges, just show the video when we meet. It will guarantee embarrassment." Director Meng''s suggestion was good; recording a video was popular these days. If anyone reneged, just post the video on the opposing school''s forum for good effect. "Then I''ll bet with you." Both men re-recorded the video, each keeping a copy. All the people from Wu''an University had seen Lin Tian swim, and their view of Director Meng shifted. They looked at him as if he were a fool! It was unclear whether Director Meng would run naked back to the Sports University or renege when he lost. Lin Tian swam a lap in the water and then climbed out. Upon climbing out, he was pulled aside by Director Shi. "Lin Tian, you must win the championship this time." "Director Shi, the competition is about participation, whether I win the championship or not doesn''t matter." "How can it not matter? Let me tell you, this time you must win the championship." Director Shi explained the bet he had made with Director Meng, and Lin Tian was momentarily speechless. This was playing way too big. Chapter 272 "Now you know, you have to win me a championship. Then, I''ll privately give you a bonus of 10,000 yuan," said Director Shi, who had actually decided to offer Lin Tian a bonus on the sly. 10,000 yuan wasn''t a big temptation for Lin Tian, but considering that Director Shi didn''t even make that much in a month and was now planning to give it out as a reward, Lin Tian had to show some recognition. "I''ll do my best, Director Shi." At that point, Lin Tian had no other choice; he had to win the championship. The students participating in the competition had already swum twice, and it was about time. Director Shi then took the students back to the restrooms. The restrooms for male and female students were separate. After the opening ceremony, the competition would start right away. As soon as Lin Tian walked into the restroom, he heard someone calling him. He turned around only to see two beauties. It was the Shen sisters. Today, the two sisters were dressed very fashionably. The elder sister, Shen Mengyi, wore a mature outfita white shirt under a red blazer and a black pencil skirt, dressed like an office lady, which made Shen Mengyi look very confident. Shen Mengyi, on the other hand, was wearing a tight cartoon T-shirt, the Pikachu on it stretched out of shape, which let one imagine how curvy her figure was. Her lower half was clad in white hot pants, drawing attention to her long, pale legs. "Why are you guys here?" Lin Tian and the Shen sisters were sort of acquainted, especially since Shen Yiran always joked with Lin Tian about pursuing her sister, Shen Mengyi. "Today is the Wu''an City University Swimming League, and my sister is the president of the Broadcasting Club, so she definitely had to come for material collection," he explained. Shen Yiran was carefree, exuding youthful vitality. Shen Mengyi was more mature and steady on the other hand. "Lin Tian, your speed during the selection that day was astonishing. It shouldn''t be hard for you to win the championship this time, should it?" If it hadn''t been for that selection day when Shen Mengyi witnessed Lin Tian''s performance, she might not have come at all. Previously, Wu''an University''s swimming competitions were unranked, and such material wouldn''t be used by the Broadcasting Club. But winning a championship would be a different story. "Uh, it should be achievable," said Lin Tian, trying to be modest, but when he thought about his swimming speed, he genuinely believed no one could surpass him. "I knew you were no ordinary person; you are truly strong. But, your looks could use some work; it''d be great if you had a body like Ning Cheng," said Shen Yiran, squeezing Lin Tian''s chest, somewhat disappointed. This was the first time Lin Tian was harassed by a female ruffian; he was caught off guard and Shen Yiran took advantage of the situation. "That''s all just for show, good-looking but not practical," he replied. "True, they''re just pretty faces without substance. But you''re the real deal, Lin Tian. I heard you''ve even gotten yourself two girlfriends." Shen Yiran''s comments were bold, leaving Lin Tian somewhat frustrated as the news about his two girlfriends seemed to have spread quickly. "Heh, how do you know all this?" "Hey, serious question. If my sister and I became your girlfriends, would you be willing to dump your two girlfriends and date us?" she asked. Lin Tian was stunned. What did Shen Yiran mean by that? Shen Mengyi quickly tugged at Shen Yiran. "Silly girl, what are you talking about? Lin Tian, she''s just joking; don''t take it seriously," she said. "What joke? I know you have feelings for Lin Tian. Just tell me, Lin Tian, if we really became your girlfriends, would you be willing to dump your two girlfriends?" Shen Yiran pressed. "Of course not. I have to go now; it looks like the competition is about to start." Although the Shen sisters were both extremely beautiful, asking Lin Tian to give up He Qianqian and Bu Mengting was out of the question for him. Of course, if the Shen sisters were to join in, he might consider it. The opening ceremony was brief, just a formality with a few words from the leaders, and then the competition began. The women''s group was the first to compete. Many people had come today just to watch the women''s group. The organizers'' scheduling was widely praised for this decision. "Go Mengting!" He Qianqian had always been accompanying Bu Mengting, which wasn''t her usual practice. However, since Director Shi highly valued Lin Tian, he naturally turned a blind eye to this. "I''ll definitely aim for the top three," said Bu Mengting, confident in herself. She had trained rigorously after participating in the school''s selection competition. With dozens of universities and about fifty to sixty women competing, it was naturally impossible for them to all compete at once. The organizers divided the competition into six groups, generally ten people each. Bu Mengting was in the third group. The competition began with the first group. When the ten women in swimsuits appeared, the entire venue erupted in cheers. Although not all ten women were beauties, the sight of ten women in swimsuits and their long legs formed a spectacle in itself. The competition among the women was relatively less fierce, and in the first group, one of the women was doing the dog paddle, just like Lin Tian. However, it did not affect everyone''s enthusiasm for cheering her on. This doggy-paddle girl actually has the best figure in this first group. "Wow, look at that doggy-paddle girl, her figure is really hot." "Having a big chest makes a great figure? I prefer the fastest swimmer, look at the pair of big white legs, so long and straight, that''s a real mermaid." There were many spectators below, each with different aesthetic tastes and reasons for watching the competition. Soon it was Bu Mengting''s turn, and she was a bit nervous. In the previous two rounds, there was only one female swimmer whose speed wasn''t slower than hers. But Bu Mengting was also a very confident girl, and as soon as she entered the field, she fully displayed her strength. She easily took first place in her group, then advanced to the finals. According to the rules, the top two from each group advanced, regardless of time. In the final, everyone swam together, ranked directly by their place. "Go Mengting, I think you can definitely make it to the top three." "It''s a bit difficult, there are four or five girls who swim very fast." He Qianqian was very optimistic about Bu Mengting, but Bu Mengting herself knew that this time she probably wouldn''t make it into the top three, and it wasn''t a matter of confidence. There really was a gap in strength. At this moment, Director Meng was very anxious. He hadn''t expected there to be such a strong female swimmer at Wu''an University with the strength to reach the top four. A sudden burst could possibly bring her to third. If Bu Mengting took third, wouldn''t he lose the bet? The girls'' finals had Director Meng''s full attention, he even thought Bu Mengting was Director Shi''s ace. Alas, he was too impulsive back then. He should have just agreed with Director Shi to compare only the male athletes. The girls'' finals began, and as the referee''s whistle blew, twelve girls jumped into the water together. "Tsk tsk, it was worth coming. These girls, you can''t tell normally. Once they put on swimsuits, their figures are still decent." Feng Jiabao''s eyes shone brightly as he watched and howled. Lin Tao sat there more composed, while Guo Rong found he had more in common with Feng Jiabao. "Exactly. But Bu Mengting not only has a pretty face, but her figure is also very hot. Lin Tian is indeed lucky." "Yeah, our Mengting is really something, I think it''s mainly because Lin Tian groomed her well. However, Mengting''s situation doesn''t look very good." "My goodness, how can those girls swim so fast. I feel like I can''t even swim that fast." Bu Mengting directly landed in fourth place, the three girls ahead of her swam with style and even though Bu Mengting tried her best to catch up, she still ended up in fourth place. "Don''t be discouraged, Mengting, you performed very well. It''s just that those people are too strong." He Qianqian quickly went up to comfort Bu Mengting, but Bu Mengting wasn''t as disheartened as expected. However, not making it into the top three was still somewhat disappointing. "Oh man, that scared me. I thought I was going to lose to this little girl for the rest of my life. Thank goodness she got fourth." Director Meng was very happy with the race results. He directly went to the resting area of Wu''an University. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Director Shi, I really didn''t expect you to have scouted such a strong girl. She nearly made it to the top three, but, your luck just isn''t there. Wu''an University still couldn''t get a student into the top three. You better start thinking about which route you''ll take back to school." "Director Meng, the competition isn''t over yet. You should hurry back and cheer on your students, don''t let them get so nervous that their legs go soft and they can''t swim." "Hmph, tough talk. Just wait until the competition is over, then I''ll see how you can keep being tough." Director Meng had intended to find some fault with Director Shi, and if Director Shi had admitted defeat voluntarily and spoken a few good words to him, he might have considered letting Director Shi wear just underwear back to school. Since Director Shi was so ungrateful, he couldn''t even wear underwear. The girls'' competition was over, and next up was the boys'' competition. Similar to the girls'' competition. As it happened, Wang Yongqiang and Ning Cheng ended up in the same group. "Ning Cheng, I''m going to keep you from advancing." Ning Cheng''s ability could also have made a splash in this competition for the top three spots. But since Director Meng had dared to bet with Director Shi, naturally, he already had a strategy. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire He had long known the schedule and grouping situation through the organizing committee. In the group with Ning Cheng and Wang Yongqiang, there was also a student from the Wu''an School of Economics. This student hadn''t been through the national team but was exceptionally good at swimming. In previous competitions, he was basically always in the top three, better than Ning Cheng. With Wang Yongqiang and the student from the School of Economics, Ning Cheng couldn''t advance. Without Ning Cheng, Wu''an University simply couldn''t achieve a top-three result. "Oh." Ning Cheng also saw the boy from the School of Economics and knew he couldn''t advance. "What''s that look for?" Wang Yongqiang and Director Meng alike hadn''t seen the scene they wanted to see. "Wait until the competition is over, then you''ll know why." Ning Cheng suddenly grinned at Wang Yongqiang, only after facing that monster would you truly understand what despair is. Chapter 273 Champion Without any surprises, Ning Cheng failed to qualify and was eliminated from the group stage. "Hehehe, Ning Cheng couldn''t even qualify, I wonder how Wu''an University will compete." Last time, Director Meng went to see Director Shi and got a cold reception, so this time he simply didn''t go. He would wait until the competition ended, then let Director Shi humbly come to ask for his help. After Ning Cheng was eliminated, the remaining male students from Wu''an University were also eliminated one after another. These students, who were not fast swimmers to begin with, combined with the nervousness from the sizable crowd today, failed to perform well, which was one of the reasons. "Have all the students from Wu''an University been eliminated?" Director Meng approached Wang Yongqiang, who thought for a moment with squinted eyes. "Seems like there''s one left, the one who swims dog paddle." "Hahaha, that''s as good as a total wipeout. As soon as that dogpaddler finishes his race, I''ll go look for Director Shi. Hehe, now he''ll have to return to school with nothing to show." "Wu''an University is just a bunch of trash, the students are trash, and so are the teachers. Director Meng, why do you always target that trashy director?" "What do you know? Back when I was young, Shi and I were both eyeing the same woman, but I ended up the tragic one. That woman, ridiculously, followed Shi. This time, I must make Shi look ridiculous, and let that silly woman realize how foolish she was for not choosing me back then." It turns out that Director Meng and Director Shi actually had such a history, no wonder Meng constantly targeted Shi. Quickly, the competition reached the tenth group, and Lin Tian entered the arena. He was the last contestant from Wu''an University; if he were to be eliminated, then not a single person from Wu''an University would make it to the finals. This had never happened in the history of previous swimming competitions, and as the head of the sports delegation, Director Shi would certainly face criticism from the school authorities if he returned with such results. "Go Lin Tian! Go Lin Tian!" This swimming competition had dozens of spectators from Wu''an University, and as soon as they saw Lin Tian appear, they immediately started cheering loudly. Feng Jiabao was the loudest among them. "Hey! This guy seems to have some influence at Wu''an University." Director Meng suddenly felt a bit uneasy. "Don''t worry, Director Meng, how fast can a guy who only knows how to dog paddle swim?" Hearing Wang Yongqiang''s words, Director Meng also felt he was overthinking it. All ten boys took their positions. "Shhh" The whistle sounded, and all ten boys plunged into the water simultaneously. Lin Tian remained the focus of everyone''s attention, not because his posture was cool but because it was the most shocking. He jumped into the pool straight as a javelin, standing upright. The splash he created was a full two meters high! "Hahaha, that guy is hilarious. Just with the start, he''s probably already ten meters behind everyone else." "Shi is finished this time." Seeing Lin Tian''s performance, Director Meng felt he had the win in the bag. But soon, he widened his eyes in disbelief. Not only him, but all the spectators watching the swimming competition were taken aback. In the pool, a huge splash was moving forward at a very fast pace, the speed and splashing of the water making it seem as if someone had entered the swimming pool with a motorboat. He easily surged to the first place, turned around at the halfway point, and led all the way, comfortably winning first place. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian!" "Lin Tian!" Under Feng Jiabao and other Wu''an University students'' leadership, more and more people shouted Lin Tian''s name. "This guy actually took first place with dog paddle, and his speed was so fast. I thought for a moment there was a motorboat in the pool." Wang Yongqiang was dumbfounded, his earlier arrogance gone. Director Meng''s face grew even darker; he didn''t need to watch the finals. This kid who swam dog paddle was bound to be first. Who could swim faster than a motorboat? Only this freak, right? The cheering gradually subsided as the preliminaries came to an end. Then came the highlight of the competition, the finals of the men''s swimming race. All the students who entered the finals were already in position. Sitting in the stands, Director Meng''s face was pale, he didn''t even notice when Wang Yongqiang had left. The finals began, and this time, from the start, the swimming hall erupted with cheers as loud as a tsunami. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian! Lin Tian..." There were no surprises in the result, Lin Tian once again dominated and won first place, becoming the champion. When the referee announced the result, the swimming hall erupted with chants for Lin Tian. "Well done, Lin Tian. When we get back to school, I''ll give you a bonus." Director Shi was grinning from ear to ear, he praised Lin Tian and then confidently went looking for the people from Wu''an Sports University. "Where''s your Director Meng?" "He was just here a while ago, don''t know where he went. Do you need something with our Director Meng?" "No, nothing. Just pass a message to Mr. Meng, from now on, he better hide in the Sports University like a good turtle, and not come out to embarrass himself." It seemed that several students from the Sports University knew about the bet between Director Meng and Director Shi. Hearing Director Shi call their Director Meng a turtle, none of them said a word in response. "Lin Tian, you''re so cool, I just knew you''d be first. Geez, you''ve really stolen the spotlight this time. I noticed several beauties in the stands shouting your name; they must have been conquered by you." Feng Jiabao and several dorm mates surrounded Lin Tian, all smiling broadly. He Qianqian and Bu Mengting had also come by; Bu Mengting''s competition had finished early and she had already changed out of her swimsuit. "Lin Tian, you''re really awesome!" "Lin Tian, you really are the best!" The two women stood on either side of Lin Tian, arousing the envy of those around them. "To celebrate my first-place win, let''s have a big feast tonight. I''ll treat everyone!" Lin Tian had won the championship, and Director Shi had promised to give him a private bonus of ten thousand yuan. "Great!" Everyone cheered in unison. Lin Tian was about to enter the changing room to get dressed, while the others waited for him outside. Just as Lin Tian had put on his pants and was about to put on his shirt, a sudden unexplainable palpitation caused him to stop in his tracks. Not only was he uneasy, but his chest also ached, as if his heart was being clenched by someone''s hand, slowly tighteningthe suffocating sensation nearly overwhelmed Lin Tian. "What''s going on? Could it be?" Lin Tian''s face paled slightly, he hurriedly threw on his clothes and rushed out! Lin Tian quickly exited the changing room and saw Feng Jiabao and the others, but He Qianqian and Bu Mengting were nowhere to be seen. Before, the two women had still been with Feng Jiabao and the others. "Lin Tian, if you''re treating us tonight, we must go to the Golden Dragon Hotel." Seeing Lin Tian come out, Feng Jiabao immediately greeted him with a smile. The Golden Dragon Hotel was a high-end restaurant, clearly intending to have a good meal at Lin Tian''s expense. However, Lin Tian''s mind was not on this at the moment, he urgently asked: "Have you seen Bu Mengting and He Qianqian?" "Is He Qianqian that beauty with Bu Mengting? They were just here." Feng Jiabao scratched his head. Before Lin Tian entered the changing room, they were all together. But as soon as Lin Tian went in, Bu Mengting and that beauty had gone aside to talk. After all, that beauty wasn''t well acquainted with Feng Jiabao and the others. "Where?" Lin Tian''s tone changed, and he grabbed Feng Jiabao''s collar. At this moment, Lin Tian''s eyes were filled with violence, scaring Feng Jiabao. He pointed with his index finger in a direction. "They were just over there before." Lin Tian released Feng Jiabao''s collar and darted toward that spot. But there was no sign of Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. "Lin Tian, what happened?" Although Feng Jiabao felt uncomfortable being grabbed by the collar by Lin Tian, he could tell Lin Tian seemed really anxious. "Bu Mengting and He Qianqian are missing, they must be in danger." "It can''t be. They were just here, what danger could there be? Why don''t you try calling them?" As an onlooker, Feng Jiabao''s first thought was to call the two women. Perhaps the women really went to the restroom. However, Lin Tian was certain that something had happened to the women, and that the calls wouldn''t go through. Still holding onto a slim hope, he dialed Bu Mengting''s phone. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was no answer. Then he called He Qianqian''s mobile. This time as soon as he called, he heard He Qianqian''s phone ringtone; it was nearby. Following the ringtone, Lin Tian easily found a bag. It was a ladies'' handbag, one Lin Tian was familiar with, as he had bought it for He Qianqian. "This is He Qianqian''s bag. They definitely ran into trouble." Now Feng Jiabao fell silent, the people were missing and the bag was on the ground. Even if they went to the restroom, they wouldn''t leave their bag behind. "Lin Tian, should we call the police?" "No need, I''ll find them." At this point, the competition was over, and the audience had begun to leave; Lin Tian couldn''t determine where Bu Mengting and the others had been taken. Holding He Qianqian''s bag, he found a corner and took out three coins. Without any visible action, the three coins began to spin rapidly like tops. But when the coins stopped, Lin Tian''s frown deepened. "I can''t divine their location." This was the second time the divination had failed. The first time was with Luo Li. Could it be another superpowered individual had appeared and taken Bu Mengting and He Qianqian? With the divination failing, Lin Tian couldn''t find any clues to search for Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. He was extremely anxious. "Damn it, why target Bu Mengting and He Qianqian? Just after taking down Luo Li, another superpowered individual appears? Is this a coincidence?" No, it wasn''t a coincidence. Lin Tian suddenly remembered that when he had killed Luo Li, a gray Ability Energy Sphere had emerged from Luo Li''s body. Experience exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire At that time, the Supernatural Ability System had alerted him, but Lin Tian hadn''t been able to catch that Ability Energy Sphere. It was too fast, and Lin Tian couldn''t catch up. Chapter 274 The Choice of Love The Ability Energy Sphere endowed Luo Li with superpowers, thus another Luo Li could be created. But why target He Qianqian and Bu Mengting? Lin Tian always felt like he had pinpointed the crux of the problem, yet some critical clues eluded him. Just as Lin Tian was burning with anxiety, unsure of what to do, his phone rang. Glancing at the incoming call display, it was an unfamiliar number. Could it be Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire Lin Tian answered the call. "Hello? Who is this?" "Lin Tian, it''s Zhang Ya." Zhang Ya''s voice on the phone was incredibly cold. A sudden thought struck Lin Tian, and the pieces of the puzzle that had been eluding him clicked into place. "It''s you! Is it you, Zhang Ya?" sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You''re quite smart! Yes, it''s me. I have your two women. Tsk tsk, these two women have quite the figures, only slightly worse than mine. No wonder you''re so smitten by them." "Just let them go, do you know that what you''re doing is illegal?" "Hahaha, Lin Tian, have you gone stupid? Last time I had Fang Qiang poison Bu Mengting, and she nearly died. For you, what does breaking the law matter, even killing means nothing." Zhang Ya''s voice was filled with madness, causing Lin Tian to grow even more nervous, fearing she would harm Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. "What the hell do you want?" "You should know what I want? I only want you. There''s nothing I, Zhang Ya, desire that I haven''t obtained. It was so in the past and will be in the future. I will have you." "In your dreams, Zhang Ya you maniac, just release my women." "What will you do if I don''t release them? Right now, apart from shouting loudly, you can''t do anything. Lin Tian, get this straight. Your women are in my hands. Just obey me and do as I say. Otherwise, I will chop up your women right now, one by one." "No, don''t! Alright, I''ll listen to you. Tell me what to do." To stabilize Zhang Ya, Lin Tian had no choice but to go along with her. "If you want to see your two women, come to this place. Remember, don''t bring anyone else. If I see any irrelevant person, I''ll immediately chop up these two ****." Having said that, Zhang Ya hung up the phone. Immediately after, Lin Tian received a text from Zhang Ya, which contained an address. Lin Tian immediately left the swimming center, hailed a cab, and rushed to the address. Arriving at the destination, it turned out to be an abandoned factory. Lin Tian dismissed the driver and entered the factory alone. "Mengting, Qianqian!" No sooner had Lin Tian entered the factory, he saw Bu Mengting and He Qianqian bound up like dumplings, hanging upside down. "Lin Tian!" The two women also saw Lin Tian and called out in unison. As Lin Tian was about to go and rescue the two women, a cold voice interrupted him. "Lin Tian, if you don''t want your two women to die, just stay where you are and don''t move." Zhang Ya appeared, dragging a chair to sit between Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. In Zhang Ya''s hand was a remote control. "Lin Tian, do you know what this remote control is for?" "Zhang Ya, I''m giving you a chance, quickly release my women." Lin Tian genuinely regretted not having killed Zhang Ya when he had the chance. If he had been ruthless back then and killed Zhang Ya, none of this would have happened. "Tsk tsk, Lin Tian, you''re really something. At this time, you still act so tough? No wonder you''re the man I chose, I''m liking you more and more. But too bad, you don''t like me. Let me tell you what this remote control is for." "I''ve already buried lots of explosives here, enough to blow everything here to the sky. And my remote control can detonate these explosives." Zhang Ya waved the remote control in her hand a few times, showing it to Lin Tian. "This is between you and me; let them go. We can talk it out nicely." "How can it be unrelated? If it weren''t for them, how could you possibly not love me, the number-one beauty in the world? If it weren''t for them, we would have been together long ago. They are just stumbling blocks. Lin Tian, what''s so likable about these two **** that they deserve your love?" Zhang Ya yelled hysterically, provoking a cold laugh from Bu Mengting. "Disgusting, do you know what love is?" "Shut your mouth!" Zhang Ya immediately slapped Bu Mengting across the face, the force was so strong that Bu Mengting''s face immediately swelled up. "Mengting!" Seeing Bu Mengting being hit, Lin Tian became anxious and rushed forward a few steps. "Stop right there!" Zhang Ya raised the remote control in her hand and then glared coldly at Lin Tian. "Step back!" "Zhang Ya, if you press that remote control, you''ll also be blown up." "Hahaha, that''s just perfect. I can die with the one I love; this end isn''t so bad. Step back, or I''ll detonate the bomb right now." Zhang Ya had clearly gone insane. Lin Tian thought for a moment and then took two steps back to where he was before. "Good, now I''m in control. Lin Tian, you like these two women, right? Today, I''m going to show you their true colors. These bitches don''t like you at all." As she spoke, Zhang Ya pulled out a gleaming dagger. She walked over to He Qianqian and then cut the ropes binding her hands with the dagger. "Your name is He Qianqian, right?" "Yes, I am He Qianqian. You must be Zhang Ya. I remember you from the zoo; Lin Tian saved you that day. Think about it carefully and don''t do anything foolish. Love cannot be forced." He Qianqian had recognized Zhang Ya from the beginning, but she had never imagined that Zhang Ya could be so crazy. She still planned to persuade Zhang Ya to turn back. "What do you know? If it weren''t for you two cheap women, Lin Tian would definitely like me. I am the most beautiful woman in the world, but you two sluts have bewitched Lin Tian." "Zhang Ya, it''s wrong for you to say that. We are truly in love with Lin Tian." "Hahaha, truly in love?" Zhang Ya burst into crazed laughter and then fixed her eyes on He Qianqian. Zhang Ya''s expression turned even colder as she handed the dagger into He Qianqian''s hand. He Qianqian didn''t understand what Zhang Ya was planning, but she still grasped the dagger. "I have a remote that can detonate the explosives in this factory. If the explosives go off, we will all be blown to smithereens. He Qianqian, if you really love Lin Tian, use this dagger to slash your face now. Otherwise, I''ll detonate the explosives, and we''ll die together." "Qianqian, my wife, don''t listen to her. She''s a maniac. Don''t worry, I have a way, I have a way to save you." Lin Tian, from a distance, became anxious upon hearing this. "What will it be? Will you disfigure yourself or let us all die together? This is a choice of love. If you truly love Lin Tian, disfigure yourself and sacrifice yourself to save Lin Tian''s life." Zhang Ya stared at He Qianqian, rotating the remote control in front of her eyes. "Sister Qianqian, don''t listen to her." Bu Mengting tried to stop He Qianqian, but Zhang Ya immediately slapped her, knocking Bu Mengting unconscious with a single blow. "Make your choice now. I will count to three. If you don''t start disfiguring yourself by the time I reach three, I''ll detonate the explosives. One!" Zhang Ya shouted out loud and watched with excitement as He Qianqian struggled. Hmph, this bitch, how could she possibly disfigure herself for Lin Tian? The fact proves only I love Lin Tian the most. I would do anything for him, even die. Lin Tian belongs to me, Zhang Ya, alone. But what Zhang Ya didn''t expect was, before she could even count to two, He Qianqian had already begun. The dagger in her hand swiftly made a cut across her face. A red mark appeared on He Qianqian''s face, and soon bright red blood began seeping out. "Zhang Ya, let me tell you. I love Lin Tian and I can do anything for him. You don''t understand what love is at all." He Qianqian looked at Zhang Ya, the dagger in her hand making another bloody mark on her face. Tears sparkled in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall. However, it seemed like He Qianqian felt no pain as she continued making one cut after another. Soon, He Qianqian''s face was covered with bloody marks, with blood droplets falling to the ground continuously. "Qianqian!" Lin Tian''s eyes turned bloodshot! He felt completely stunned! "Ah!" With a roar, Lin Tian charged forward! "Lin Tian, what are you doing? If you take another step forward, I''ll detonate the bomb." Zhang Ya hadn''t anticipated that He Qianqian would actually disfigure herself, but now she was even more delighted. "Go ahead and detonate it. Today I must kill you." Every vein in Lin Tian''s body began to boil, his eyes turning a deep red. In his vision, every scene was tinged with blood. Suddenly, he moved. Zhang Ya instinctively tried to press the remote, barely beginning to move when a figure suddenly appeared in front of her. It was Lin Tian! He crossed the distance with unbelievable speed, striking the hand holding the remote with a punch. Zhang Ya didn''t have time to react before Lin Tian''s punch hit! Bang! The powerful force instantly blew Zhang Ya''s arm apart! The remote controller dropped with a snap! "Ah!" The severe pain made Zhang Ya scream. "Lin Tian, I will kill you." Having lost one arm, Zhang Ya seemed even more deranged. She started to fight Lin Tian using her two legs and remaining arm. Enraged, Lin Tian struck fiercely, and Zhang Ya couldn''t defend herself. Soon she was hit by Lin Tian with three punches and a kick, knocking her to the ground. Chapter 275 Zhang Ya Escapes "How is that possible, how can you be so strong?" Zhang Ya picked herself up from the ground, her face filled with disbelief. Originally, Zhang Ya thought she had acquired extraordinary abilities, and dealing with Lin Tian would be a piece of cake, completely subduing him under her feet. It was only upon truly clashing with him that she realized things were not as she had imagined. "Zhang Ya, you... you must die today!" In the fight with Zhang Ya, Lin Tian also felt that Zhang Ya indeed had obtained that clump of gray energy, and had become a superpowered individual. No wonder Lin Tian had been unable to divine Bu Mengting and He Qianqian''s whereabouts before. With Lin Tian''s current level of divination, it would fail whenever it involved superpowered individuals. "Hmph, you think you can kill me?" Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire Zhang Ya quickly retreated, keeping a distance from Lin Tian. She looked unwillingly at her arm broken by Lin Tian; the hand still clutched the remote control for the explosives. "You won''t be able to run!" Lin Tian chased after her, throwing out a punch. This punch concentrated all of Lin Tian''s strength; if it hit, Zhang Ya surely wouldn''t be able to withstand it. "Lin Tian, I''ve told you, you belong to me, sooner or later. I will come back!" Zhang Ya also realized that she probably couldn''t escape this punch, so she decisively used Instant Teleportation and vanished on the spot. Bang! Lin Tian''s punch hit the air! "Damn it!" Lin Tian watched as Zhang Ya teleported away, hitting his own chest with a fist, filled with regret. Today he hadn''t brought the Ancient Sword, without unleashing that one sword strike, it was simply impossible to keep Zhang Ya who possessed Instantaneous Movement. "Lin Tian, forget about that crazy woman. Come and check on Qianqian." Bu Mengting had woken up at some point, and upon seeing Lin Tian drive Zhang Ya away, she felt considerably relieved. But when she turned her head and saw He Qianqian''s face covered in blood, her heart immediately tightened. Without needing Bu Mengting to say it, Lin Tian also knew that he couldn''t catch up with Zhang Ya. Turning around, he went back to Bu Mengting and He Qianqian''s side. "Qianqian my dear wife, don''t worry, as long as I''m here, I won''t let anything happen to you." Lin Tian first laid He Qianqian and Bu Mengting down and untied the ropes around them, then he started checking He Qianqian''s injuries. Just now, He Qianqian had slashed her face with a dagger, leaving a dozen cuts. Although none were deep, she had lost quite a lot of blood. Most importantly, there might be scars on her face. For a beauty, that was the most devastating thing. "Lin Tian, you have to find a way to save Qianqian, she..." Bu Mengting began to cry uncontrollably at the sight of He Qianqian''s bloodstained face. Because of Lin Tian, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian had come to accept each other as sisters. He Qianqian, being the older, had taken great care of Bu Mengting. "Mengting my little wife, don''t cry. I have a way." Lin Tian thought of the Healing Water from last time; since it could help Bu Mengting detoxify, it should be able to treat He Qianqian''s injuries. He opened the system''s exchange interface and decisively used a Supernatural Point to exchange for Healing Water. Last time Bu Mengting was poisoned and needed to drink the Healing Water. This time He Qianqian had external injuries, so Lin Tian applied the Healing Water directly to He Qianqian''s face. The moment the Healing Water touched He Qianqian''s face, the wounds on her face quickly healed as if time was reversing, the blood was absorbed back into the wounds, and in the blink of an eye, the beauty of her face was restored and it seemed even smoother and more radiant than before. "My God, Lin Tian, what did you just use? Qianqian''s face has completely recovered." Bu Mengting, on the side, was stunned, and as a woman, she carefully observed that He Qianqian''s skin seemed even better now. Her eyes were filled with eagerness as she looked at Lin Tian. "This is Healing Water. But it''s incredibly rare, that was my last drop." Lin Tian saw the longing in Bu Mengting''s eyes for the Healing Water, but after all, it was exchanged using Supernatural Points. Now that Zhang Ya also had superpowers, Lin Tian had to save all his Supernatural Points to deal with Zhang Yan. "Stingy, I didn''t even ask for it, and you already say there is none left. By the way, Lin Tian, how did Zhang Ya become like this?" Lin Tian never told Bu Mengting that her previous poisoning was orchestrated by Zhang Ya. Even now, Bu Mengting didn''t fully understand the depth of Zhang Ya''s hatred for her and He Qianqian. "That woman has psychological issues. Remember how I saved her at the zoo last time? She asked for my phone number, then she found me several times, claiming she liked me and wanted me to abandon you two to become her boyfriend. Of course, I refused, and out of love-turned-hate, she wanted to kill you and He Qianqian. The poisoning incident before, that was her doing." Lin Tian decided not to keep the truth hidden anymore and laid everything out in the open. After hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting''s eyes widened. "Oh my God, Zhang Ya is that crazy. But you, always spreading tender feelings everywhere. This time you''ve drawn out a disaster. But why did Zhang Ya become so powerful all of a sudden, feeling like Superman." This question, Lin Tian didn''t tell Bu Mengting. After all, Bu Mengting was just an ordinary person, and knowing too much would do her no good. Lin Tian feigned ignorance, saying he wasn''t quite clear either, but Zhang Ya was very dangerous, and he couldn''t let her continue to exist. "You want to kill Zhang Ya?" "If I don''t kill her, she will target you. With Zhang Ya''s current strength, you would be absolutely powerless to resist. Against Zhang Ya, you have no chance of fighting back at all." "You''re right. Then hurry up and go, I''ll take Qianqian back home, let''s not report this incident here to the police." Bu Mengting''s arrangements were not wrong, but Lin Tian''s mind was all on He Qianqian now. He was worried that something unexpected might happen to the two women again. He brought Bu Mengting and He Qianqian directly back to the rented house. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Where''s Zhang Ya?" Upon returning home, He Qianqian slowly woke up. Her first concern was not her own face but about Zhang Ya. "Zhang Ya was driven away by Lin Tian, Qianqian sis, don''t worry anymore." "Oh, right, my face." After hearing that Zhang Ya had been driven away by Lin Tian, He Qianqian finally had time to think about her face and hurriedly reached out to touch it. But there were no crisscrossing scars as she had imagined, only a face as flawless as white jade, smooth like silk. "How, how did this happen? Wasn''t I, wasn''t I disfigured? Is plastic surgery really that advanced now?" She even thought that Lin Tian had sent her for plastic surgery directly. "Qianqian my main wife, it wasn''t plastic surgery. I used Healing Holy Water to heal your face." After Lin Tian explained, He Qianqian wasn''t as curious as Bu Mengting. She just uttered an "oh" and didn''t ask where Lin Tian''s Healing Holy Water had come from. "Right, why would Zhang Ya do something like that? It''s as if she had gone crazy." Lin Tian explained everything to He Qianqian all over again, just as he had told Bu Mengting before. "To think there are women like that. Lin Tian, what do you plan to do next?" "I need to find Zhang Ya and then kill her." As Lin Tian spoke, his whole body''s aura erupted, emitting waves of killing intent. This was the first time He Qianqian and Bu Mengting had seen Lin Tian like this. "Lin Tian, don''t be like this, you look really scary right now." He Qianqian felt that Lin Tian''s current state was very unusual and offered a word of caution. "Qianqian my main wife, you and Mengting my secondary wife are my women. Since Zhang Ya dared to make a move on you, I will definitely not let her off. Rest assured, I know what I''m doing. I''m going to look for Zhang Ya now; you two stay in the house and don''t move." After finishing, Lin Tian went to another room and took out the Ancient Sword. To deal with Zhang Ya, who could use Instant Teleportation, only this sword could kill her. However, since Lin Tian had taken the two women home, a lot of time had passed, and Zhang Ya had long since fled to some unknown place. In the vast Wu''an City, even with superpowers, Lin Tian couldn''t possibly search every place. Stepping outside, Lin Tian felt the night breeze on his face, and his mind began to clear a bit. He must find someone to help; he definitely couldn''t find Zhang Ya on his own. The first person he thought of was Chen Yixuan, but Lin Tian immediately dismissed the idea. Chen Yixuan''s influence was too small; he needed to find Zhong Guo. Chen Yixuan had said that Zhong Guo had already been promoted to department head. The head of the Public Security Department should be able to mobilize the entire police force of Wu''an City. Zhong Guo had just finished work when a few subordinates tried to persuade him to go out for dinner, but he declined. Having just taken his position as department head, he was not too familiar with personnel matters and took the same approach to all the subordinates trying to curry favor with himif he could avoid them, he would. Just as he arrived home, Zhong Guo stopped at his front door. "Department Head Zhong, long time no see." "Lin Tian? What made you think to look for me?" Zhong Guo was certainly aware of who Lin Tian was; in his mind, Lin Tian was an extremely mysterious person. "I have an important matter to discuss with Department Head Zhong. Let''s find a place to talk." "Then please come inside and take a seat." Zhong Guo gestured invitingly and let Lin Tian into his home. "Lao Zhong, you''re back?" Right upon entering, a ******** greeted him, who according to her appearance, seemed to be Zhong Guo''s spouse. "Eh, who is this?" "Oh, a friend of mine. We have something to discuss, you go about your business; don''t mind us." Zhong Guo casually replied, pulling Lin Tian into the study and then directly locking the door. "Speak plainly, what''s the matter?" "Department Head Zhong, you should know about a criminal named Luo Li, right?" "Luo Li? Of course. Some time ago, that Luo Li really gave me a headache. If it weren''t for Xiao Chen, I nearly lost my position as department head." Zhong Guo also felt a bit unlucky; having just become the department head, he encountered such a brazen criminal as Luo Li. During the days when Luo Li was on the loose, he was called in for questioning by the city leaders every day and couldn''t hold his head up high. Fortunately, in the end, Luo Li was shot and killed by Chen Yixuan, which ironically turned into a good thing. Not only did Chen Yixuan receive credit, but Zhong Guo himself was praised for strong leadership. These days, Zhong Guo could be described as triumphant, firmly securing his position as department head. "If you know about Luo Li, then you must be aware that Luo Li wasn''t an ordinary person, right?" Chapter 276 Whats there to fear? "Lin Tian, you seem to know quite a bit about Luo Li''s situation." Actually, Zhong Guo only found out that Luo Li wasn''t an ordinary person after Chen Yixuan had shot and killed him. After Luo Li was killed, someone from above actually came specifically to talk to Chen Yixuan. Later, Zhong Guo received the news that Chen Yixuan might be promoted exceptionally, as Luo Li was not an ordinary person but a superpowered individual with a superpower. "Of course, because Luo Li was killed by me." There''s no use beating around the bush. If he wanted Zhong Guo to help, he had to make Zhong Guo realize the danger posed by Zhang Ya. This was the strategy Lin Tian had thought of on his way here. "Oh, I was wondering how little Chen could have possibly killed Luo Li. So it was your doing. But now that Luo Li is dead, are you coming to me to claim credit?" At first, Zhong Guo thought Lin Tian had come to claim credit. But Lin Tian shook his head. Read new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire "I''m not interested in credit. What I''m here to tell you today is something else. When Luo Li died, a grey Ability Energy Sphere flew out of his body. I guessed that must be an Ability Energy Sphere. Whoever gets it will have the same superpower as Luo Li. But unfortunately, I let the Ability Energy Sphere escape. Now someone else has gotten hold of it, and it''s a crazed personanother Luo Li is about to emerge." Lin Tian had also agonized over whether to tell Zhong Guo about this situation. Since there was a Luo Li, Lin Tian suspected there were probably many more superpowered individuals, especially someone in as high a position as Zhong Guo, who likely knew some secrets. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Another Luo Li? Is what you''re saying true?" After the matter with Luo Li was settled last time, the people from above specifically found Zhong Guo and told him to report immediately if he encountered such a situation again. They would send someone to deal with these superpowered individuals. "Yes, I''m sure of it. She has inherited Luo Li''s superpower and also his recklessness and madness." Lin Tian briefed Zhong Guo on what had just happened. Zhong Guo was shocked to hear that Zhang Ya had filled an abandoned factory with explosives. If the explosives were successfully detonated, he, the head of the police department, would be done for. "So, this Zhang Ya is indeed as dangerous as Luo Li. I must report this immediately and request support." "There''s no need for that now. I''ve already injured Zhang Ya. What I need you to do now, Director Zhong, is to dispatch the police to search for Zhang Ya''s whereabouts. Zhang Ya is too dangerous. Every second she''s alive could bring catastrophic destruction to Wu''an City." "I fully agree with you. Well then, I will report to the higher-ups while dispatching police forces to search for Zhang Ya." Lin Tian nodded. As the head of the police department, Zhong Guo had discovered this matter and had to report it to the higher-ups. "It''s all on you now, Director Zhong. I''ll go out and try my luck. Notify me immediately if you have any news." After Lin Tian left, Zhong Guo also left his house and made several calls to his subordinates on the way. By the time he arrived at the police department, everyone was there and he directly assigned the mission. Soon, the police forces of Wu''an City sprang into action. Lin Tian was wandering casually on the streets, hoping to bump into Zhang Ya by luck. But Lin Tian soon gave up idling about. With no news from Zhong Guo, Lin Tian was getting anxious. He found a secluded place, planning to use divination. Lin Tian''s divination skills were somewhat low-level; when the target was a superpowered individual, his divination was very unlikely to succeed. But Lin Tian was desperate this time. If he didn''t find Zhang Ya soon and she recovered from her injuries, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian would be in danger again. He couldn''t be with the two women all the time, and Zhang Ya had many opportunities to strike. One divination attempt, ineffective. Two attempts, still ineffective. Three attempts, still ineffective. ... Lin Tian didn''t know how many times he had attempted divination; when he once again used a special technique to make the three coins spin, the spin wasn''t as cool as before, wobbling down after a few twists. "Pfft!" A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out, and Lin Tian''s face turned pale as he collapsed to the ground. He clenched his fist tightly and smashed it hard against the ground. "Zhang Ya, I won''t let you off." Though he said this, Lin Tian knew he couldn''t go on. Otherwise, even if he got news of Zhang Ya, with his current state, it was uncertain who would fall when confronting her. After contacting Zhong Guo again, Zhong Guo said he still hadn''t found any trace of Zhang Ya. It seemed that Zhang Ya, knowing Lin Tian wouldn''t let her off, likely used Instantaneous Movement to flee and had been running non-stop, leaving Wu''an City. Otherwise, it was impossible for Zhong Guo to have not even a shred of information. Realizing that it was impossible to find Zhang Ya, Lin Tian didn''t go home but found a hotel to stay in overnight to recover his strength. His forceful use of divination had taken its toll. If he went straight home, he would definitely cause the two women to worry. In the morning, Lin Tian had recovered his spirits. Zhong Guo''s call came in. "How is it? Have you found Zhang Ya?" "We found her, but..." Director Zhong''s tone didn''t seem to carry any good news. "But what?" "The clue we got is that Zhang Ya has already left Wu''an City." "Since you''ve tracked down the clue, you should know where she went, right?" Lin Tian was determined to chase and kill Zhang Ya. "Zhang Ya has already left the country, to be precise, she has left Huaxia." "What? She actually ran off abroad!" Lin Tian was stunned, realizing that if she had fled abroad, he would not be able to continue the pursuit. This Zhang Ya, she was indeed decisive. "Do you know which country she went to?" "We only know it''s in Western Europe, but the specific country is unclear." Western Europe had many countries; it seemed that this was all the information Director Zhong could provide. This time, Zhang Ya truly escaped. But since Zhang Ya was gone, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian should temporarily be safe. "I got it, Director Zhong, thank you very much for your help this time." After exchanging pleasantries with Director Zhong, Lin Tian hung up the phone. Zhang Ya actually fled abroad, it seemed she was aware that Lin Tian would stop at nothing to kill her. She indeed had the foresight. As long as Zhang Ya was alive, Lin Tian couldn''t rest easy, for with her character, once healed, she would definitely return. Next time, Zhang Ya would be even more terrifying, as she would have known Lin Tian''s strength. She definitely wouldn''t face Lin Tian head-on, like this time, but would instead directly target the two women. He must find her before Zhang Ya recovered from her injuries. But when it came to foreign affairs, Lin Tian was entirely clueless. After pondering for a while and coming up with nothing, Lin Tian returned to his rented house. "Lin Tian, have you come back?" Both women had already gotten up, dressed in nightgowns. Bu Mengting opened the door. Standing at the doorway, through her sheer nightgown, Lin Tian could see that Bu Mengting was actually bare underneath. Her ample breasts, unrestrained, swayed enticingly. Lin Tian slipped right in, then closed the door behind him. Subsequently, he reached out, pulling Bu Mengting into his embrace. "Yes, I''m back. Did you sleep well last night?" Lin Tian thought He Qianqian was asleep, so he moved gently. But when he set Bu Mengting down, he noticed He Qianqian''s body tremble for some reason. "Qianqian, my big wife, you''re not being honest. Pretending to sleepI''ll see how I shall punish you today." Lin Tian tore a cup and pounced directly on He Qianqian. The three of them skipped breakfast and romped until noon. They only got up at midday, dressed, and went out to a restaurant for lunch. "A lot has happened these past few days, but now things are finally winding down. Today we should really relax." "Why are things winding down? Didn''t you take care of Zhang Ya last night?" Bu Mengting lacked He Qianqian''s composure; although He Qianqian had already thought of this, she had not asked Lin Tian about it. But Bu Mengting was different, she hadn''t considered it before, and now when she heard Lin Tian mention winding down, she remembered Zhang Ya''s issue. "No, Zhang Ya escaped." "Ah, so will she come back after she''s healed?" It was a question all three had the answer to. Lin Tian said with certainty, "That crazy woman will definitely come back. And the next time she does, she''ll probably strike at you two directly." This was Lin Tianyi''s greatest concern. He wasn''t afraid of Zhang Ya''s superpower, but he did worry about her targeting his two women. "What''s there to fear? Our man is so powerful, if he could drive away Zhang Ya once, he can do it twice." He Qianqian, out of character, clung to Lin Tian''s waist, expressing her confidence in Lin Tian with her body. "Right, Lin Tian, you can definitely do it. I believe in you too." Bu Mengting also hugged Lin Tian, and he silently resolved in his heart to find and deal with Zhang Ya before she could return. To deal with Zhang Ya, Lin Tian couldn''t afford to be passive; he had to take the initiative. Because he didn''t want to put Bu Mengting and He Qianqian in danger. Chapter 277 Deep Lessons "It''s been so long since the three of us went out together, let''s go shopping." He Qianqian said. Seeing that the two women were somewhat depressed because of Zhang Ya''s situation, Lin Tian suggested they all go shopping together. "I don''t want to go shopping, I want to visit your university. I want to recapture the feelings from my college days, otherwise, I feel like I''m getting old." He Qianqian suddenly proposed to visit Wu''an University. Neither Lin Tian nor Bu Mengting would refuse, and since they lived close to the university, they walked there hand in hand. "This is the Experimental Building." Lin Tian pointed at a red building and introduced it to He Qianqian. Since graduation, He Qianqian had been teaching and didn''t have much time to wander around. Now, walking around the university with Lin Tian and Bu Mengting, she suddenly felt as though she had returned to her college days. "What''s that building over there?" He Qianqian asked, pointing at a white building. "That''s the auditorium where we hold events," Lin Tian replied. After a tour of Wu''an University, He Qianqian said she needed to return to school. When Lin Tian had coaxed He Qianqian into coming here, she had only taken three days off, and it was about time she went back. "Qianqian, don''t go back. I''m worried..." Lin Tian had just started speaking when He Qianqian interrupted him. "Lin Tian, you don''t need to say more. I''m not scared by someone like Zhang Ya. I believe that my man will protect me." Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian was instantly silenced. After sending He Qianqian off, Bu Mengting said she also wanted to return to the dormitory, but Lin Tian disagreed. "Mengting, my little wife, what do you mean by this? Qianqian, the big wife, is going back to work at the school. Since we both study at Wu''an University, why are you going back to the dormitory? Isn''t our house right here?" "Uh, I think it''s better if we still stay in the dorms during the school term," Bu Mengting replied before trying to make a run for it. Of course, Lin Tian didn''t give Bu Mengting the opportunity to escape and quickly grabbed hold of her. "Mengting, my little wife, looks like you need a good talking-to. Tonight I''m going to sort you out properly." "Are you still going back to the dormitory or not?" Soon, Bu Mengting gave in and agreed not to return to the dorm. What followed was naturally a passionate night. The next day, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting got back to normal. They attended different classes, so they parted ways. During class, Lin Tian was constantly thinking about how to strike first. If he could contact a foreign intelligence organization, he should be able to locate Zhang Ya effectively. "Lin Tian, what are you thinking about?" Guo Rong noticed Lin Tian was daydreaming in class and nudged him. Guo Rong, looking somewhat lecherous, pointed at a girl in red in the row of seats to the right. Lin Tian glanced over and could only see her backside, which was indeed well-shaped. Especially from their view, they could see the girl''s buttocks, which were full and round. "If you like what you see, take action. What good is it just thinking about it in your head?" "It''s not that I lack confidence, I''m just not you. I''m a foodie, you know. Chasing girls and stuff, I''m really not good at it." Indeed, Guo Rong was a foodie, and he began to attack his stash of snacks again. Maybe Guo Rong wasn''t actually interested in the girl, he just appreciated beautiful women, his true love was undoubtedly the snacks he held in his hands. After class, Lin Tian planned to find Bu Mengting. The incident with Zhang Ya had truly frightened him, and he had to see Bu Mengting whenever he had the time. At that moment, Bu Mengting was indeed having some trouble. Just as she and Guo''er had left the classroom, they were blocked by Ning Cheng. This time Ning Cheng was not alone; he had brought several people with him. Ning Cheng had pursued Bu Mengting quite gentlemanly at first. But having been beaten by Lin Tian and losing even worse in swimming, being eliminated in the group stage of the swimming competition, hit Ning Cheng hard. Thus, he decided to seek revenge against Lin Tian and Bu Mengting. It just so happened that a few of his close buddies had arrived in Wu''an City to hang out with him, and these were his true friends whom he had known since childhood. Each of these buddies was an expert! Ning Cheng planned to use this opportunity to conquer Bu Mengting. "Mengting, please accept this bouquet of roses. I''m giving you just one to say that my love for you is wholehearted. Be my girlfriend, please. Lin Tian isn''t satisfied with just you; he''s got other women too. Staying with him is nothing but suffering. Trust me, leave him and come with me instead. He can''t give you the happiness you deserve." Read exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire Ning Cheng''s buddies stepped aside, enclosing Bu Mengting and Zhang Guo''er in the middle. "Ning Cheng, how many times do I have to tell you, I don''t like you, my boyfriend is Lin Tian. No matter what you say, my boyfriend will always be Lin Tian. Move aside right now, or you''ll regret it when Lin Tian gets here." Bu Mengting slapped away the roses in Ning Cheng''s hand and tried to walk away, pulling Zhang Guo''er with her. "No rush to leave, ladies! The weather''s so nice today, and we friends would like to invite the beauties for a walk to clear your minds." Unexpectedly, Ning Cheng''s men blocked Bu Mengting''s path directly. Their gazes brazenly swept over Bu Mengting and Zhang Guo''er. "What do you think you''re doing? This is a university, if you don''t move aside now, I''m going to call the police." "So what if it''s a university? Can the police control who we love freely? Right, guys?" "Exactly, we''re in love freely, they can''t meddle in this." The men spoke frivolously, some even dared to lay hands on Bu Mengting. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, a figure suddenly appeared. "Dare to trouble my woman, you''re looking for death!" Lin Tian slowly retracted his fist, and the moment Bu Mengting saw Lin Tian, her eyes lit up. "Lin Tian, these guys are hooligans, teach them a good lesson." Lin Tian had just arrived when he saw the group of men blocking Bu Mengting and even trying to take advantage of her. He immediately rushed over at top speed and prevented those losers from succeeding. At this moment, Ning Cheng, seeing Lin Tian had arrived, instinctively felt a bit afraid. However, remembering his buddies around him, Ning Cheng regained his courage. Even if Lin Tian was formidable, there was just one of him, and he was surrounded by many brothers, he couldn''t believe they wouldn''t be able to take down just one person. "It''s him, the jerk who hit me last time." "Ning Cheng, you''re such a wimp, to be scared by this wretched stick. Brothers, let''s do it together, beat him up!" Ning Cheng''s buddies immediately surrounded Lin Tian, emboldened by their numbers. But soon, they couldn''t act so arrogantly. Lin Tian, unafraid, faced several of them head-on. Not one of the guys could touch even the hem of Lin Tian''s clothes before they were all laid out by him. Moreover, each of their faces was turned into a pig''s head by Lin Tian, who had deliberately targeted their faces. In the end, only Ning Cheng was left. "Ning Cheng, I really admire you for daring to come after my woman again. This time, I''m going to teach you a memorable lesson." As Lin Tian spoke, he launched a kick, aiming right for Ning Cheng''s crotch. Already quite fearful of Lin Tian, Ning Cheng grew pale at the sight of this kick. Lacking any will to resist, he only thought about how to escape. "Aaah!" With a miserable scream, Ning Cheng still couldn''t escape and Lin Tian''s kick hit him right where it hurt. Lately, the situation with Zhang Ya had left Lin Tian feeling quite frustrated and angry. As Ning Cheng kept provoking Bu Mengting repeatedly, Lin Tian decided to teach Ning Cheng a harsh lesson. "You, you..." "Lin Tian, let me tell you, this isn''t over; I''ll remember you," Ning Cheng said as he left, pompously issuing a few words of defiance, but Lin Tian didn''t care in the slightest. If Ning Cheng really had the guts, he wouldn''t have barked threats; he would have fought then and there. "Lin Tian, you''re so awesome. Mengting, you''re so luckyI''m so envious of you," Zhang Guo''er said. She had been terrified when surrounded by the men and even had a small indiscretion forced upon her by one of them. Zhang Guo''er also harbored intense hatred towards Ning Cheng and his posse. "Of course! This is my man, Bu Mengting''s man. That Ning Cheng is just too disgusting." Bu Mengting leaned on Lin Tian''s shoulder, feeling inexplicably safe by his side. "Yeah, I used to think Ning Cheng was a tall, rich, and handsome guy, but it turns out he''s only bright on the outside but dark on the inside." Zhang Guo''er grumbled, it seemed that she might have had some thoughts about Ning Cheng before, but now she had clearly seen Ning Cheng''s true colors. Chapter 278 Shadow Night fell, and in the rented house where Lin Tian lived, he stealthily got up, glanced at Bu Mengting who was sound asleep in the bed, and then tiptoed out of the room. Zhang Ya had fled abroad, but Lin Tian knew that to put an end to this situation, Zhang Ya had to disappear from this world. However, to track down Zhang Ya''s whereabouts, the help of some intelligence organizations was necessary. These past few days, Lin Tian had not been idle and had finally found an organization called Shadow. This organization was a global intelligence agency. Shadow dealt with information ranging from investigating affairs to state secrets. As long as you could pay the price, they could even find out what color underwear the First Lady of M country was wearing. But because of this, Shadow also had many enemies, and their leader was called Ghost Shadow. To this day, the world didn''t know whether this "shadow" was male or female, young or old. With Shadow''s capabilities, it shouldn''t be too difficult to locate Zhang Ya. Lin Tian thought this as he followed the information he had received and made his way to an underground casino. This casino, on the surface, was just a casino, but in reality, it was one of Shadow''s branches in Wu''an City. At this moment, the entire underground casino was bustling with noise as gamblers, red-faced and eager, kept their eyes fixed on their chips. As the casino''s owner, A-San should have been partying with a few beauties, but instead, he stood trembling in front of a person wrapped in a black robe with a black cloth covering their face, not daring to breathe too heavily. "A-San, did you hear anything?" The person in the black robe made a listening gesture and suddenly asked. A-San heard the voice of the person in the black robe for the first time, speaking in Mandarin, the voice deep and hoarse. The voice of the person in the black robe must have been altered somehow. Just from the voice alone, A-San couldn''t determine the true age of the person in the black robe. "Ah, what? I only heard the voices of those gamblers upstairs." A-San had run this underground casino for many years, and he prided himself on being able to gauge a person with just a few looks. However, in front of this person in the black robe, he felt an inexplicable pressure and couldn''t begin to guess the person''s true intentions. He had only felt this kind of situation during his student days when facing his teachers. "Yes, the sound of those gamblers gambling, such a marvelous sound." "Ah, yes. Truly marvelous." A-San couldn''t figure out the intentions of the person in the black robe, but he knew how to flatter them. "With the cover of these gamblers, our branch will be very safe. A-San, do you know why I personally came to Wu''an this time?" "I don''t know." A-San shook his head, and the person in the black robe seemed pleased with his response, but they did not intend to reveal their purpose. "It''s best that way. I don''t want others to guess my actions and intentions. This way, I can appear and disappear unpredictably." As the leader of Shadow, Ghost Shadow had been extremely cautious these past few years. Over the years, the information circulated by Shadow had attracted the attention of several major countries, which had even begun actions to eliminate Shadow. Within Shadow, there were voices suggesting that Ghost Shadow should not touch sensitive information. But Ghost Shadow refused. As a global intelligence agency, they believed all information was tradable. No one could stop Shadow. This was their lifelong ideal. Of course, they were also aware of the dangers, which had made them even more secretive over the years. Inside Shadow, there were very few people who had seen Ghost Shadow''s true face, and outsiders didn''t even know who had seen it. Even A-San, the leader of Shadow''s Wu''an branch, didn''t know much about Ghost Shadow. Some said Ghost Shadow was a man, an old man in his seventies or eighties. Some said Ghost Shadow was actually a woman, only seventeen or eighteen years old. Others said Ghost Shadow wasn''t just one person, but several. In short, no one knew Ghost Shadow''s real identity. "The leader is wise." A-San timely delivered another compliment. Ghost Shadow waved their hand, indicating for A-San to stop. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Tell me, what''s worth paying attention to in Wu''an City recently?" As an intelligence organization, they were not interested in ordinary news or entertainment gossip. They paid attention to real and valuable intelligence. "Recently, some incidents have occurred in Wu''an City. According to the intelligence we''ve collected, there should be superpowered individuals appearing." Indeed, A-San was just the leader of a small branch of Shadow in Wu''an, and yet he was aware of the existence of superpowered individuals. One could imagine how strong Shadow''s intelligence-gathering ability was. Hearing about the appearance of superpowered individuals, the person in the black robe''s gaze intensified. "Give me the details." "About a month ago, the police station cracked a large gang of thieves. The TV stations and various reports all said that Wu''an City would no longer have thieves. But on the very day the newspapers published the story, a thief named Luo Li appeared. He not only stole things but also left a note..." A-San was reporting the intelligence about Luo Li, including Chen Yixuan''s final killing of Luo Li. "That female police officer managed to kill Luo Li?" Ghost Shadow heard the problem at once. A-San shook his head. "According to the intelligence we''ve collected, we''re over ninety percent sure that it wasn''t Chen Yixuan who killed Luo Li. It should have been a college student named Lin Tian." If Lin Tian had been there, he would have been astonished. When he killed Luo Li, there was clearly no one around. How could A-San conjecture that it was Lin Tian who killed Luo Li? "A college student?" ``` "Lin Tian is very unusual; he''s a notable figure at school and has been displaying lots of abnormal behavior lately. We''re gathering more information on him, and if nothing goes wrong, he should also be a superpowered individual. But do superpowered individuals really exist in this world?" Ghost Shadow was very satisfied with A-San''s performance. "Regardless of whether Lin Tian is a superpowered individual or not, A-San, you need to have someone contact him." "I''ve already made contact with him through certain channels; it seems he also needs our information." "Well done. For such special people, we must first establish a good relationship with them. Then we can obtain more valuable information." Clearly, Ghost Shadow was testing A-San, when suddenly there arose a commotion from the casino. Ghost Shadow, who was highly sensitive to sounds, immediately felt something was wrong. "A-San, did you leak my whereabouts?" "Boss, I have no idea what''s happening. I''m going to check it out right now. If you don''t trust me, you can leave first," A-San replied. A-San had been in the casino for many years, and naturally also noticed that something was off about the noise upstairs. Just as he was about to head up, suddenly the door burst open. Two men in black charged in. "Pfft! Pfft!" The sounds of the silenced pistol hitting objects were extremely soft, and Ghost Shadow and A-San dodged to the side simultaneously. "I believe you now, A-San. Your information gathering is not bad, but your security is way too weak." "Boss, you go first. I''ll hold them off," A-San shouted at Ghost Shadow, taking out a pistol and immediately returning fire at the two men in black. "Hehe, still want to run?" At that moment, a strongman entered the room. The strongman was over two meters tall, with an extremely burly physique, and his arms as thick as an adult''s thighs. "It seems you were well prepared. My Shadow Guards haven''t raised any alarm till now; looks like you''ve completely taken them out, haven''t you?" But Ghost Shadow didn''t seem to be in a hurry to run away. "Truly worthy of the name ''Ghost Shadow.'' Even now, you remain so calm. I admire you for that, but today, I still need to take your head. It''s worth a lot." The strongman stared at Ghost Shadow, his eyes emitting a beast-like, captivating glow. "Try to capture him alive if possible, but if it comes to it, you can open fire." Obviously, the branch in Wu''an City had probably discovered them long ago yet allowed them to exist. They were probably waiting to catch a bigger fish by casting a long line. Now that the big fish had arrived, it was time to close the net. "Pfft! Pfft!" With two sounds, the men in black standing beside the strongman fell to the ground. A-San made a cool gesture with his pistol. "Well done, A-San, nice shooting," Ghost Shadow complimented. Previously, Ghost Shadow had suspected that it was A-San who had betrayed him, but now he fully trusted that A-San hadn''t betrayed him. "Damn it, don''t hold back anymore. Go for Ghost Shadow, dead or alive." At this point, Ghost Shadow and A-San were clearly unable to withstand the onslaught. The people brought by the strongman found their opportunity, knocked them over, and tied them up. The strongman walked over to Ghost Shadow, who was tied up like a rice dumpling. "The legendary leader of the Shadow, nobody knows his true face. Today, I want to see what kind of ghost you really look like?" The strongman reached out to pull off Ghost Shadow''s mask. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire "If I were you, I would stop all your actions immediately," Lin Tian said. Just at that moment, a figure rushed in from outside, the two men in black at the door couldn''t even react before they were sent flying by Lin Fei''s punches. This time, Lin Tian didn''t hold back at all. He took down two men in black with just one move each. On his way in from the outside, he encountered over a dozen men in black and effortlessly took them down. "Kid, do you know what you''re doing?" the strongman asked with a deep voice. "Of course, I do. I didn''t want to interfere today, but I have some matters that require the help of the Shadows. You''re just unlucky," Lin Tian replied. "Well then, don''t blame us for being rude," the strongman said. With the strongman''s order, more and more men in black appeared, surrounding Lin Tian. Some went to attack Lin Tian, while the rest went after Ghost Shadow and A-San. The strongman hadn''t expected Lin Tian to divide his forces, and now he was going to pay a heavy price for that. Lin Tian went full force, truly a case of ''when gods obstruct, slay gods; when Buddhas obstruct, slay Buddhas.'' The pistols on the men in black became useless decorations; at Lin Tian''s speed, nobody could hit him with a gun. Gradually, the strongman began to realize something was amiss and couldn''t help but take action against Lin Tian himself. ``` Chapter 279 Retreat Route The burly man had thought that joining the battle, even if he might not subdue Lin Tian, he would be able to restrain him. However, the reality was extremely brutal, his joining did nothing to stop Lin Tian. Lin Tian, relying on the advantage of speed, first took down all the men in black and only then did he deal with the burly man. The burly man indeed had some skills, but he only lasted a few more moves than the men in black before Lin Tian knocked him over. "Help!" Just then, Ah San and Ghost Shadow were in dire straits, facing over a dozen men in black, both having sustained injuries. Ah San had taken a bullet in the shoulder, while Ghost Shadow had been shot in the thigh. The men in black had cornered the two. Seeing Lin Tian''s bravery, Ah San immediately yelled out for help. "Protect yourselves, I''ll deal with them." Lin Tian charged at the men in black, shouting as he ran. "Your leader is down, do you still want to continue?" When the men in black heard Lin Tian''s words, their attack slowed, and they immediately noticed that the burly man was down, his life hanging by a thread. They had just witnessed Lin Tian''s ghost-like speed, which was simply not something their handguns could contend with. However, they still didn''t retreat but instead rushed crazily toward Ghost Shadow and Ah San. "Seeking death!" Enraged, Lin Tian''s speed doubled, and several of the men in black didn''t even reach Ghost Shadow and Ah San before being knocked down by Lin Tian one by one. After dealing with the last of the men in black, Lin Tian approached Ghost Shadow and Ah San. "Who among you is in charge of the shadow division?" "I, my name is Ah San, I''m in charge here. Lin Tian, are you here for me today?" "You actually know I''m Lin Tian?" Lin Tian was stunned. He had never met this Ah San, yet Ah San had called out his name without hesitation. The intelligence capabilities of the Shadow were indeed exceptional. Lin Tian''s expectations of getting information about Zhang Ya from the Shadow increased. "Recently in Wu''an City, there have been several major events involving you." Ghost Shadow had been silent the whole time, letting Ah San speak for him. "The reputation of the Shadow is well-deserved, but we can''t stay here long, the police should be arriving soon. Let''s change locations to talk." The recent gunfire had likely alerted the authorities who would soon intervene. Lin Tian wanted to discuss matters with the Shadow, naturally without police interference. "Mr. Lin, you are absolutely right, I have a secret passage here that leads to a safe place. Follow me." Ah San had taken a bullet to the shoulder, his entire shoulder soaked in blood, but his face showed no sign of pain, as if the person who took the bullet wasn''t him. He supported Ghost Shadow as they entered a dark room inside. This place seemed to be an underground casino used to monitor the entire casino, with dozens of monitors observing every corner of the casino. Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire "This way, please!" Under Ah San''s lead, the three quickly arrived in a lounge. Ah San flipped a switch, then tapped lightly above it. The floor of the lounge suddenly split open to reveal a square entrance, and a staircase twisted down into the dark, unclear below. "Going through this tunnel will take us to a safe place." "Let me help you support him; you''re injured too." Lin Tian saw Ah San still needed to take care of Ghost Shadow, who had an injured leg, and offered to help. But Ah San hesitated, as Ghost Shadow was the leader of the Shadow and his safety was much more critical than Ah San''s life. If possible, Ah San would definitely not entrust Ghost Shadow''s care to someone else. "Mr. Lin, then I''ll trouble you." Ghost Shadow, however, readily agreed, allowing Lin Tian to support him as they descended into the secret passage. Once inside the passage, Ah San felt for the switch and closed the entrance to the tunnel. "Once closed from inside the tunnel, the switches above will be disabled. To open the tunnel entrance, you must exit through this tunnel." Ah San couldn''t help but boast, clearly proud of his design. "It''s a pity, I''m afraid this place won''t be usable anymore," Ah San had been running an underground casino, and now with the shootout, there was no way he could return. However, there wasn''t much disappointment on Ah San''s face. "No matter, the place can be replaced, but the people are what''s most important." This time, by bravely saving Ghost Shadow, Ah San might be able to further advance his position as the head of this division. In reality, the true savior of Ghost Shadow was Lin Tian, but since Lin Tian was not part of the Shadow, most of the credit would fall on Ah San. "By the way, Mr. Lin, you came looking for me for something? You saved my life this time, so please feel free to ask anything." Lin Tian didn''t just say it casually, this time he really saved Ghost Shadow, which equated to saving the entire underworld. Lin Tian didn''t know, that the man who only showed his eyes was the leader of the underworld, Ghost Shadow. He merely felt that this fortuitous rescue of the person in charge of Wu''an''s underworld division meant his negotiation about finding Zhang Ya should now be easier. "Don''t say it like that. I came to the underworld today because I need your help. It''s complicated and can''t be explained in haste. Let''s find a safe place first and tend to your wounds." "Yes, yes, let''s get moving." The tunnel was long, and according to Lin Tian''s feeling, it must have gone directly from the underground casino they had just left, crossed the street, and reached the opposite side. Soon, Lin Tian surprisingly saw an elevator. It was an elevator specifically used for this secret passage. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After getting on the elevator, Ah San pressed a red button inside. The secret passage they had just passed through made a loud bang, as if it had been filled in immediately. "That place is no longer of use, but who would have thought, we haven''t gone far, just across the street." The elevator didn''t go down but went up instead. Soon, it reached the top floor, and when the elevator opened, Lin Tian found himself and the two others had arrived in a luxurious room. "Third Master, what happened?" A beautiful OL dressed in a white shirt and pencil skirt approached. The woman was probably in her mid-twenties, with a curvaceous figure and delicate facial features. "First, tend our injuries." The beautiful woman naturally started by treating Ah San''s wounds. Ah San was about to let her treat Ghost Shadow first, but a look from Ghost Shadow stopped him. Ah San immediately understood that Ghost Shadow didn''t want others to know his identity and wanted Ah San to take charge here. The beautiful woman seemed to have been professionally trained. She took out a small medical kit, grabbed a small knife, cut open Ah San''s clothes first, and then directly removed the bullet. Her technique was extremely professional, and Ah San didn''t utter a sound during the entire process. "Hurry and treat him too, see if you can save his leg." A few minutes later, Ah San''s shoulder was bandaged, and he immediately ordered the beautiful woman to tend to Ghost Shadow''s gunshot wound on his leg. Compared to the wound on Ah San''s shoulder, the leg wound was easier to treat, and it was bandaged in about ten minutes. "Alright, take care of these things. We might have to stay here for a few days. Don''t let anyone else in." "Yes, Third Master." At this moment, Lin Tian was standing in front of a large floor-to-ceiling window, looking through the glass at the opposite side. Sirens flashed from about a dozen police cars, which had completely surrounded the area across the street. People were continuously being escorted out by the police. But who would have thought that the leader of the underground casino was watching them from a location less than two hundred meters away from the scene? "Your escape route is ingeniously designed. I guess no one would expect that you hadn''t gone far but were hiding right here." "You flatter me. In our line of work, the risks are high, and if we aren''t well-prepared, lives are easily lost. By the way, Mr. Lin, what exactly do you need from us?" Since Ghost Shadow had no intention of revealing his identity, Ah San took charge. Lin Tian glanced suspiciously at Ghost Shadow, wondering about his real identity since Ah San hadn''t forgotten to take him along while escaping and seemed to hold great respect for him. He didn''t ponder much, as his involvement with the underworld was solely to obtain information about Zhang Ya through them. "How much information do you underworld have on me, and do you know everything recent that''s related to me?" "The last piece of information about you seemed to be that you were searching for a woman named Zhang Ya." "It''s really the underworld, knowing even that! Truly worthy of the famous intelligence agency!" "It''s not that our capability is strong. That night, the entire Wu''an police force was mobilizedit was such a big fuss, it would be hard not to know." That day, Lin Tian had sought out Zhong Guo, mobilizing all of Wu''an City''s police force, but the results were still grim. "I need to find a person, a very dangerous person; I must find her and kill her." Lin Tian''s expression suddenly turned cold, and the temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees. "Is it Zhang Ya?" "Exactly. I know the rules of the underworld; state your price for the information, but I need detailed intelligence on her whereabouts after she escaped from Wu''an." Ah San remained silent, frowned in thought, secretly glancing at Ghost Shadow. "You saved my life, so our underworld can offer you one service free of charge." Ghost Shadow spoke, his voice still hoarse. Lin Tian was startled and turned to look at Ah San. "Mr. Lin, this gentleman is an important figure in our underworld. He happened to visit me today. We didn''t expect to be ambushed. If it weren''t for you, Mr. Lin, it wouldn''t have been just me; even our underworld''s big shot might have fallen here. This man can fully represent our underworld." Observing this important figure, Lin Tian could sense that although the man was concealed in a robe, the eyes that were visible were bright and authoritative, reflecting the dignity of long-held power. "Then I must thank you. I hope that you can quickly gather the intelligence on Zhang Ya, as she is very important to me. Whatever funds you need, feel free to contact me." "Mr. Lin, as I said earlier, our underworld can provide you this service once for free. Rest assured, I can notify our headquarters right now to start gathering intelligence on Zhang Ya immediately." Chapter 280 Im Responsible This time, Ghost Shadow almost fell, and if it weren''t for Lin Tian''s appearance, he might already have become a corpse, lying opposite. For Ghost Shadow, who always cherishes life, this was an enormous favor from Qi Tian. He could fully afford to pay for the expenses of the investigation into Zhang Ya. Of course, Ghost Shadow''s exposing his identity at this time also meant he intended to build a relationship with Lin Tian. With someone like Lin Tian who possessed mysterious abilities, he was extremely worth engaging by Ghost Shadow. "Then I''ll wait for your good news, I trust you guys, you should have a way to contact me. I have other things to do, so I won''t stay here anymore." Lin Tian had snuck out only while Bu Mengting was asleep. "If you have things to do, go ahead." A Sigh furrowed his brows, but Ghost Shadow had already agreed. A Sigh called over the beautiful woman from before, then instructed her to lead Lin Tian out. "We''re still not completely safe, what if he leaks our whereabouts?" A Sigh leaned in close to Ghost Shadow and asked with concern. "I trust him, with his strength, if he really wanted to harm us, he wouldn''t resort to such schemes; he''d simply come at us directly. A Sigh, contact headquarters immediately, and issue a mission in my name for them to start gathering information on Zhang Ya. Also, classify Lin Tian''s information as S-level and stop selling it externally." "Yes." Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Lin Tian returned, Bu Mengting was sleeping soundly and had no idea that Lin Tian had gone out. Looking at Bu Mengting''s delicate beauty, Lin Tian silently swore that he must protect his woman well. The incident with Zhang Ya absolutely could not happen again. The next day, Lin Tian was constantly checking his phone during class. He was waiting for a message from Ghost Shadow. It wasn''t until noon that Lin Tian finally received a call, surprisingly, to collect a delivery. Lin Tian could not remember buying anything and thought it must be something sent by Ghost Shadow. He excitedly went to pick up the delivery, then directly ran to the house he rented. The delivery was a small parcel; opening it, he found a stack of photos inside. The only subject was Zhang Ya. There were photos of how Zhang Ya left Wu''an by plane, down to her arrival in Paris, France. The last photo was of Zhang Ya disembarking at London Airport. On the smallest side of the photo was a detailed report. "According to the information we''ve obtained, the target person is currently in England, but the specific location remains unclear. The target person seems to have contacts in England, which increases the difficulty of gathering information." In England, someone was actually meeting up with Zhang Ya. Lin Tian thought that with Ghost Shadow taking action, he would be able to get Zhang Ya''s exact location and deal with her directly. But now knowing only that she was in England, the scope was too broad. Eventually, Lin Tian found a note with a contact number on it. Lin Tian dialed the number provided. "Is this Mr. Lin? I''m A Sigh. We''ve sent you the information on Zhang Ya. But for now, we can only confirm that Zhang Ya is in England; we don''t have her exact location yet. If you can wait a few days, perhaps we can find her." "Alright, I''ll wait for your news." Lin Tian was quite satisfied with Ghost Shadow''s efficiency. He looked at the photo of Zhang Ya. Zhang Ya was a beauty, still very beautiful in the photo despite having an arm cut off by Lin Tian. In the background of the photo, many people were staring at Zhang Ya. "Zhang Ya, you can''t escape." Lin Tian silently burned all the photos, erasing all traces. Before he knew it, the weekend arrived, and Lin Tian wanted to go home to check in. Bu Mengting, of course, agreed since she hadn''t visited her uncle''s home in a long time. The two of them went to Bu Mengting''s uncle''s house first. "You two, after going to college, have you forgotten all about this miss? Especially you, Lin Tian, you seem in need of discipline. Coming to my house and not even bringing chips." At Bu Mengting''s uncle''s place, it turned out that Li Xiaomeng was the only one home. After some time not seeing her, Li Xiaomeng seemed to have grown a bit taller; without even standing up straight, one could see she was developing nicely. However, this girl was still a thoroughbred foodie, immediately asking Lin Tian for chips upon seeing him. "Uh, I forgot. Sorry, I''ll go buy some right now." Lin Tian immediately made a hasty exit, but he didn''t go to buy chips; he went straight home instead. But there was no one at home, neither mom nor dad. He took out his phone and called his mom, and the call was quickly connected. "Mom, what are you guys doing? Why is there nobody at home?" "Lin Tian, you''re back? Ah, your dad''s been hospitalized, of course, nobody''s at home." "Hospitalized? What happened? What illness does Dad have?" Lin Tian thought his dad had come down with some serious illness, but his mom hesitated on the phone, implying it was nothing serious. There had to be something wrong; Lin Tian could even hear his mom''s crying. "I''m on my way." Lin Tian thought for a moment, sent a text message to Bu Mengting, and then hurried to the hospital. At the People''s Hospital, a place Lin Tian had visited several times before. In Lin Cheng''s ward, there were quite a few people. Lin Tian''s mother was sitting by the bed, wiping away tears, while Lin Fang also had swollen eyes from crying, looking at Lin Cheng on the bed. At that moment, Lin Cheng looked pale and colorless. "Doctor, my husband?" Just then, a doctor happened to walk in, and Shi Qing quickly stood up and asked. "Your husband is in critical condition, and if he doesn''t wake up by tonight, I fear it will be very dangerous." "Please save my dad!" Read exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire Lin Fang grabbed the doctor''s arm and shouted loudly. The doctor slowly withdrew his arm and said expressionlessly, "You all need to stay calm. Right now, there''s not much our hospital can do for the patient." After saying that, the doctor left. "How could this happen?" Something sparkled in Lin Fang''s eyes again, as tears continuously streamed down her cheeks. Upon hearing the doctor''s words, Shi Qing felt her legs go weak, nearly fainting. "Fang''er, don''t be sad, your brother will be here soon." "My brother? That''s right, my brother will definitely have a way." Lin Fang had an almost spell-like confidence in Lin Tian; in her eyes, no problem was too great for her older brother to solve. "Mom, Lin Fang, what''s wrong with Dad?" When Lin Tian arrived at People''s Hospital, he found his father in the intensive care unit, with his mother and Lin Fang looking distraught at his bedside. The situation obviously looked very serious. "Brother, Dad was beaten. It''s very serious now. The doctor said if he doesn''t wake up tonight, Dad could be in danger." As soon as Lin Fang spoke, Lin Tian became furious. His father hadn''t fallen ill, but had been beaten into this condition. He wanted to immediately ask Lin Fang who had done this to their father, but he thought that he should first try to save him. He promptly exchanged for a bottle of Healing Water. At this moment, he only had six Supernatural Points left. "Hey, sir, what are you giving the patient to drink?" Just as Lin Tian was about to give the Healing Water to his father, a nurse shouted and stopped him. "The doctors can''t cure my dad, but I can." Lin Tian tried to push past the nurse, but several doctors quickly rushed in. "Do you know what you''re doing? The patient''s condition is extremely unstable right now. If you recklessly give him something to drink and something happens, who will be responsible?" The doctors were all very clear about Lin Cheng''s condition. At present, Lin Cheng was in a very unstable state; if he could wake up in the evening, then everything could be discussed further. But if he continued to remain unconscious, then there was a likelihood that he might pass away. Of course, at such a time, they couldn''t allow Lin Tian to just give any drink to the patient. "I will take responsibility!" Lin Tian was somewhat agitated, but since the doctors were acting in Lin Cheng''s best interests, he didn''t want to be forceful. "My brother is very capable; he has cured others before. I trust my brother, and since you can''t cure my dad, why not let my brother try?" Lin Fang immediately supported her older brother, having blind trust in Lin Tian. Shi Qing, however, was still unsure about her son''s ability to heal and was conflicted. "I''m sorry, we can''t let you randomly give the patient anything to drink. Once a patient is admitted to the hospital, it''s our responsibility." The doctors still insisted on stopping Lin Tian from saving his father. Lin Tian became anxious and was about to take action to throw out these obstructing doctors when a voice came through. "Let him try." It seemed that the person was a lead physician. When the doctors heard his words, they all stopped. Lin Tian found this doctor faintly familiar! After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian remembered! Previously, when Wang Hong was in this hospital, Lin Tian had saved a child. At that time, a doctor who had tried to stop him was present. This person had seen him! "Would I joke with my father''s life?" Lin Tian fed the Healing Water into Lin Cheng''s mouth! After administering the Healing Water, Lin Tian watched nervously. He then saw his father''s eyelashes twitch slightly before slowly opening his eyes! Upon opening his eyes, Lin Cheng looked confused, gazing at everyone. "Where am I? Lin Tian, why are you back? Lin Fang, why have you been crying?" The doctors all widened their eyes and then surrounded Lin Cheng, starting to check him over with various instruments. Lin Cheng was frightened. "Hey, hey, what are you trying to do? What do you want to do?" The doctors continued their examinations in silence. Soon, all the doctors stopped. "This is amazing, the injuries have healed. This is simply a medical miracle." "Mr. Lin, what did you just feed your father? Do you have any more?" The doctors were eyeing Lin Tian with eagerness, not needing any brainpower to realize that what Lin Tian had just given Lin Cheng was a treasure. Lin Tian spread his hands. "Sorry, that''s my secret. Now, I need to talk to my family about something. Could you give us some privacy, please?" "Oh, then go ahead and talk. We''ll step out." The doctors left somewhat sulkily, but their gaze at Lin Tian had completely changed. After the doctors had left, Lin Tian approached the bedside. "Dad, what happened? How were you beaten like this? If I hadn''t come back, who knows what could have happened." "Ah, let''s not talk about it. Just my bad luck," Lin Cheng clearly didn''t want to discuss it with Lin Tian, which only made Lin Tian want to know more. Chapter 281 I Kneel Before You "How can this be over? Dad, you have to make things clear." Lin Tian continued to press for answers, but Lin Cheng just refused to speak up. "Lin Fang, do you have any idea what happened?" As Lin Cheng remained silent, Lin Tian turned to ask Lin Fang. Lin Fang worshiped Lin Cheng blindly, believing that her older brother could handle anything. "I''m not exactly sure, but I heard that Dad''s car was rear-ended, and then several people leaped out of that car and started beating up on Dad. They almost killed him." "Don''t talk nonsense, Lin Fang." Lin Cheng glared at Lin Fang, but Lin Fang, undeterred, went on to tell all that she knew. "Where are those people now? Didn''t you call the police? Don''t the police care about them?" "I did call the police, but after they arrested those people and asked them a few questions, they just let them go. The police even told me that it was my dad''s fault for parking illegally. They said it was all his responsibility." It seemed those people must be quite influential, as Lin Tian''s expression grew colder. "Where are these people right now?" Just as Lin Fang was about to speak, the door to the ward was suddenly pushed open with force. Several people burst in, their movements swift and practiced, clearly indicating they were trained. After storming in, they lined up on both sides, silently waiting for a young man to walk into the ward. "Who just smashed my car?" The young man shouted arrogantly, and someone beside him immediately stepped forward and pointed at Lin Cheng''s hospital bed. The young man looked over right away. "How are you not dead yet? Fuck, you smashed my brand-new Ferrari. Now, how are we going to settle this?" "You young man, have some sense. I had already pulled over to park when you crashed into me. Now you''re blaming me? What kind of reasoning is that?" Lin Cheng was so angry that he could barely get his words out properly. When he had arrived, he used his turn signal and pulled over to park, but just as he had steadied the car, he heard a loud crash from behind as another vehicle slammed into his. He had intended to get out and confront the driver of the car behind him; however, those in the car had gotten out first and dragged him from his vehicle, beating him mercilessly. If Lin Tian hadn''t returned, Lin Cheng might still be unconscious now. "Your car smashed up my Ferrari, what''s the reasoning behind that? If you don''t pay up today, I''ll fucking kill you." Slap! The young man had just finished speaking when suddenly a slap seemed to come out of nowhere, striking him across the face. Lin Tian had delivered a fierce slap! The young man was stunned, taking a while to understand what had happened. His subordinates were also frozen in shock, seemingly wondering how someone had the guts to slap Li Guan. "You fucking dare to hit me? What are you all waiting for? Get him, kill this trash!" Li Guan, covering his face, backed away while frantically shouting orders. The people Li Guan had brought with him snapped to attention and surrounded Lin Tian. It seemed they were used to beating people up together, working in sync. Their coordination was precise; they attacked Lin Tian simultaneously, without any mishap. "Hmph, a bunch of trash! Today, I''ll cripple your hands first, so you can''t do evil again." Lin Tian was already fuming when he heard the story from Lin Fang. Now, these people had the audacity to come to the hospital and threaten his dad. The men dismissed Lin Tian''s words with contempt, thinking he was bluffing. But when they actually engaged with Lin Tian, two of them were immediately knocked to the ground, followed by Lin Tian rushing over and kicking them twice. With a series of crackling sounds, the arms of those two men were deformed. This shocked the rest of them. Most were Li Guan''s bodyguards, almost equal in skill, normally spending their days executing assaults for Li Guan. Usually, a few punches from them were enough to leave someone half-dead. But today, Lin Tian''s fists had left two of their own half-dead with just a few blows. "Bro, who are you?" One bodyguard tried to feel out Lin Tian''s background, but Lin Tian simply kept attacking without a word, quickly laying all the bodyguards flat on the ground, all with their hands broken. Seeing that his bodyguards were no match for Lin Tian, Li Guan, still nursing his face, thought about fleeing quietly towards the door of the ward. But just as he was about to slip out, Lin Tian blocked his way. "I''m sorry, bro. It''s all my fault, but I didn''t lay a hand on your dad. How about this: I will pay for the medical expenses, and I''ll give your family an additional one million as compensation. What do you say?" Li Guan, pampered from childhood with a life of privilege, always got what he wanted due to his family''s good standing, and had grown into a spoiled brat. But he could see the situation clearly enough now; with his bodyguards down, he certainly was no match for Lin Tian, hence his attempt to concede. "I don''t want your money; I just want you to apologize to my dad. Even if you didn''t hit him, these people were acting under your orders, so you''re implicated. They used their hands, you used your mouth. Apologize in front of my dad with two hundred slaps to your face, and then I''ll let you go." "Slap myself two hundred times? Two hundred?" Li Guan''s voice trembled as he spoke, terrified at the thought of ruining his handsome face with two hundred slaps. Slap! Another resounding slap landed heavily. Li Guan spun around from the force of the slap. "If you''re reluctant to slap yourself, then let me do it for you." "No, no, I''ll do it." The slap immediately made Li Guan realize that if he were to strike it would only disfigure, but if Lin Tian struck, it could be lethal. He slowly walked over to Lin Cheng''s hospital bed, then sincerely bowed to him. Slap, he hit his own face, not daring to hold back for fear that Lin Tianjue would think he wasn''t putting in enough effort and do it himself. "I''m sorry, Mr. Lin, it''s all my fault," he said. Slap! "I''m sorry, Mr. Lin, I shouldn''t have hit your car." Slap! "I''m sorry, I shouldn''t have let the bodyguard hit you." As Lin Cheng watched Li Guan slap his own cheek and apologize to him, he felt a strange sense of satisfaction. However, he knew that Li Guan was no ordinary person and feared that he might cause trouble for Lin Tian in the future, so he wanted to end it quickly. But Lin Tian didn''t agree, and Li Guan had no choice but to properly slap himself two hundred times before it was considered enough. By the time it was over, Li Guan''s face had swollen up like a pig''s head. If his parents were there, they probably wouldn''t recognize him at all. "You''ve performed well, let''s call it a day with this matter for now," Lin Tian said. "Thank you, Mr. Lin, thank you, Mr. Lin," Li Guan replied, his mouth deformed and his voice distorted. He tried to say "Young Master Lin," but it all came out sounding like "Spoon Lin." "Brother, you''re amazing," Lin Fang cheered, but Lin Cheng''s expression wasn''t good. He sat up from the hospital bed. "Lin Tian, oh Lin Tian, why were you so impulsive. That guy surnamed Li is definitely not an ordinary person. Someone who drives a Ferrari, how can you just hit him?" "So they can just hit my father anytime? Dad, these people are bullies who prey on the weak. The softer you are, the more they''ll pick on you," Lin Tian disagreed, not believing he had done anything wrong. Lin Cheng didn''t know what to say, but he asked Shi Qing to hurry up with the discharge procedures. He wanted to leave the hospital as soon as possible. The Healing Water had completely cured Lin Cheng, so there really was no need to stay in the hospital anymore. Lin Tian left the hospital room intending to leave when he suddenly heard someone crying in another room. Out of curiosity, Lin Tian walked over. To his surprise, it was someone he knew: last time Shen Mengyi had asked Lin Tian to help a classmate named Wang Hong. At that time, Lin Tian had already exchanged for a Calming Talisman from the system, but the Wang Family thought Lin Tian was a swindler and didn''t give him the chance to heal her. Unexpectedly, Wang Hong was still hospitalized. "What to do? It''s been so many days, and my Honghong has become so thin. If this continues, I''m afraid she won''t last much longer," a middle-aged woman whispered tears by the bedside, apparently Wang Hong''s mother. However, what surprised Lin Tian was that the room didn''t just have Wang Hong''s relatives but also several foreigners. The foreigners had conflicted expressions, repeatedly talking, and nonstop shrugging their shoulders. Lin Tian guessed that the foreigners were probably indicating that they were powerless to help. Remembering his promise to Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian thought for a moment and then pushed open the room door! The Wang Family members had complex expressions when they saw Lin Tian, especially Wang Hong''s grandfather. At that time, Lin Tian had already prepared the Calming Talisman to treat Wang Hong. But the Wang Family, thinking Lin Tian was a charlatan, firmly prevented him from taking action. However, after Lin Tian left, he immediately saved a child whom the doctors had declared beyond saving. They had regretted it at that moment, but due to pride, none of them stopped Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, are you here to save Honghong?" the middle-aged woman asked, the first to speak. She was willing to do anything for her daughter. Actually, she was one of the people who stopped Lin Tian that day. But now she had to swallow her pride and ask for Lin Tian''s help. Lin Tian''s face was expressionless. "No, I just came to look. I want to see what kind of Divine Doctor the Wang Family has found for Wang Hong," he said. "Xiao Lin, don''t hold the grudge against small-minded people like us; please heal our Honghong. She''s tortured every day, look at how skinny she''s gotten. If this keeps up, she probably won''t last many more days. You''re a classmate of Mengyi, right? My Honghong and Mengyi are the best of friends," Wang Hong''s mother said; she was quite persuasive, but Lin Tian looked at the other Wang Family members instead. "Ah, we of the Wang Family have been fools. Little Brother Lin, I was wrong. As long as you can save my granddaughter, I''m willing to kneel before you today," the elderly Wang patriarch said, beginning to kneel to Lin Tian. Lin Tian watched coldly! Watching the Wang patriarch kneel down, Lin Tian finally said after a long time, S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Stand up, I will help!" Frankly, he hadn''t treated Wang Hong because he''d held a grudge in his heart. Now that he saw the Wang Family seemingly regretful, he decided to intervene. Discover exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire The most important thing was that he was helping Shen Mengyi, and besides, Wang Hong herself wasn''t a bad person! Chapter 282 Youre Finished As soon as they heard Lin Tian was here to save Wang Hong, the Wang Family was extremely excited. "Who is he?" A foreigner suddenly spoke up, asking Wang Hong''s mother. When Wang Hong''s mother had invited these foreign experts over, it had taken a lot of work. And these foreigners were very arrogant, acting all high and mighty. In the end, they were helpless with regard to Wang Hong''s illness. "A divine doctor." Wang Hong''s mother said disdainfully. She was already a bit annoyed with these foreigners. Combining incompetence with pretense. "Little Lin, please hurry and save Wang Hong." "I''ll use the same method as last time; you all won''t stop me, will you?" Lin Tian took out the Calming Talisman and had the Wang Family bring over a lighter and a bowl of clean water. Lighting it with the lighter, he let the Calming Talisman burn and kept all the ashes in the bowl of clean water. "What is he doing?" "No idea?" "I know, he''s performing a ritual. He''s a Chinese Taoist. My god, people still believe in this nowadays." It seemed that one of the foreigners was quite clear on Chinese culture, even knowing about Chinese Taoists. "Oh, these Chinese must be out of their minds to believe such methods could cure illness. If a talisman could heal, I might as well pray to God to save this girlit would be more reliable." "I was thinking the same." The foreigners whispered amongst themselves, completely unconvinced of Lin Tian''s abilities. However, the Wang Family trusted Lin Tian deeply and carefully fed the water with the talisman ash to Wang Hong. Strangely enough, Wang Hong, who had been unconscious all this time, regained a healthy flush to her face shortly after drinking the talisman water, and then she coughed and opened her eyes. "Mom, what happened to me? I feel so weak." "Honghong, you''re awake, you''re finally awake. Little Lin, I can''t thank you enough, you''re our Wang Family''s great benefactor." Wang Hong''s mother was overwhelmed with excitement. The Wang Family saw Lin Tian in a new light, regarding him as a benefactor. The foreigners were wide-eyed. "Oh, my God. He actually brought someone back using methods like these." "Can someone tell me what''s going on here?" "This isn''t scientific!" Lin Tian paid no attention to the foreigners and, after giving the Wang Family some instructions, he left. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When he left the hospital, Lin Cheng and the others had long completed the discharge procedures and gone home. Lin Tian thought it over and still decided to buy a huge lot of potato chips at the supermarket. He then quietly knocked on the door of Bu Mengting''s uncle''s house, and the door was opened by Bu Mengting herself. "Lin Tian, something seemed to have happened at your house, is everything alright?" As neighbors, Bu Mengting could hear the noise from the Lin Family. She had wanted to go over and ask, but Li Xiaomeng had kept her busy playing games the whole afternoon. "It''s nothing. How''s Xiaomeng?" Lin Tian brought out the potato chips, which he was supposed to give to Li Xiaomeng as a peace offering. "Xiaomeng''s already asleep, and besides, eating too many snacks isn''t good. You should buy her less junk food from now on." "I had no choice, can''t you see who''s the weaker party here?" Lin Tian shrugged helplesslywith Li Xiaomeng, he really wasn''t an opponent. "Hmm, so when you face me, you suddenly become the stronger one?" "Hehe, of course, you should know that best. If I weren''t strong, how could I take care of you and Qianqian, my big wife?" Lin Tian put down the potato chips and picked up Bu Mengting. Bu Mengting struggled a few times but could not break free. She let Lin Tian carry her into the bedroom. Lin Tian laughed wickedly, pinning Bu Mengting beneath him. "When did you go into my sister''s room?" The next day, as soon as Lin Tian woke up, he was cornered by Li Xiaomeng. "Xiaomeng, I haven''t dressed yet, can you go outside for a bit?" Li Xiaomeng spoke, intending to lift the covers. Bu Mengting was naked underneath, still sound asleep at the moment. "Xiaomeng, I bought you a lot of potato chips yesterday. If you don''t eat them, I might just finish them all." Seeing that Li Xiaomeng was insistent on lifting the covers, Lin Tian hurriedly played his trump card. "Really? No one is allowed to steal my chips." Li Xiaomeng immediately rushed out to find the potato chips. "Goodness, that was a close call. If Li Xiaomeng had seen, I would have been doomed to suffer at the hands of that little girl in the future." Seizing the opportunity when Li Xiaomeng was out, Lin Tian quickly got up, locked the door, and then got dressed. After getting dressed, Lin Tian found a moment to sneak back to his house. "Bro, where did you stay last night?" Lin Fang caught him red-handed. "At a hotel. Lin Fang, is Dad okay now?" "The doctor said, Dad''s body has completely recovered. Bro, what on earth did you give Dad to drink? It was downright miraculous. Those doctors all say it''s medicine from a fairy." "Heh, that''s a secret. Now that Dad''s fine, I can relax. I''m leaving." "Hey, don''t go, where are you off to?" "None of your business, I obviously have important things to do." Lin Tian pinched Lin Fang''s nose, and Lin Fang pouted, clearly not pleased with Lin Tian''s action. "Hmph, you don''t even take me out to have fun when you come home, what kind of brother are you." Lin Tian, already at the door, paused. "Don''t be mad, I''ll bring you a gift tonight." "Really? If you don''t bring a gift, I''ll never let it go." Lin Tian finally managed to appease Lin Fang and then hurried over to Bu Mengting''s place. Bu Mengting was already up, and Li Xiaomeng was in her room demolishing chips. "Since we''re back after such a long time, why don''t we call Qianqian out and all go out together?" "Sure." Before long, the three of them were out on the street, holding hands. Along the way, countless men looked on enviously at Lin Tian. Either Bu Mengting or He Qianqian, if you took just one of them, would be a top beauty, and now both top beauties were being led by Lin Tian. All people had one thought in mind. Find your next adventure on My Virtual Library Empire The good cabbage has been taken by a pig. "Qianqian, my dear, you''re growing prettier and prettier." He Qianqian was trying on clothes, and Lin Tian''s praise made her beam with joy. What woman doesn''t want to be praised for her beauty, especially by the man she likes. "What about me? Lin Tian, how''s this dress on me?" "Tsk tsk, Mengting, my little sweetheart, you''ve turned into a fairy." The three of them bought quite a number of things at once, and when they came out, He Qianqian suddenly remembered there was something else she hadn''t bought yet. "Oh no, I forgot to buy shampoo." "You guys wait here, I''ll go buy it." At this moment, Lin Tian fully demonstrated his gentlemanly demeanor. After figuring out what brand He Qianqian wanted, he immediately ran back to buy the shampoo. No sooner had Lin Tian left than a young man with a somewhat swollen face followed Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. Spotting the two women, his eyes lit up and he approached: "Hello, ladies. My name is Li Guan. May I make your acquaintance?" Li Guan, after being taught a lesson by Lin Tian, was feeling very aggrieved, especially since his bodyguard''s arms had been broken by Lin Tian, leaving him unprotected when he went out. In a foul mood, Li Guan was on the lookout for eye-catching girls, and he unexpectedly stumbled upon two top-notch beauties. "Sorry, but our boyfriend will be back any minute. You''d better stay away from us. Our boyfriend has quite the temper." Bu Mengting, already numb to this kind of harassment, brought up Lin Tian directly. She hoped this guy would take the hint and beat a hasty retreat. Unfortunately, they had encountered Li Guan. "So what if you have boyfriends? Are they as handsome as me? Are they as tall as I am? And most importantly, are they richer than me?" This was Li Guan''s usual tactic, directly showing off the keys to his Ferrari. Most women, upon seeing the Ferrari keys, would immediately get into the car with Li Guan. But He Qianqian and Bu Mengting acted as if they hadn''t seen it at all. Li Guan felt that these two women didn''t fail to notice; they just didn''t recognize that these were the keys to a Ferrari. "These are the keys to my Ferrari, my beauty queens. How about honoring me with a ride?" "No need, our boyfriend is back. Be careful." Bu Mengting hated Li Guan''s blatant display of wealth, and it happened just as Lin Tian was coming back with a bottle of shampoo in hand. "Pfft, where''s your boyfriend? I''ll offer two million for him to get lost. I don''t believe there''s anything in this world that can''t be solved with money." But as he turned around, he faced someone money couldn''t fix. Lin Tian was also puzzled, this guy looked like the one who had a dispute with Dad. "Lin Tian, you''re finally here. This guy''s been pestering us, trying to take us for a ride in his Ferrari." Bu Mengting''s words left Li Guan unable to escape his tragic fate. "Great, you again. I spared you once before, and now you dare to harass my women." This time Lin Tian didn''t wait for Li Guan to plead for mercy; he went straight to his side and after a few slaps, Li Guan saw stars shooting in the sky. This assault left Li Guan in a sorry state, but it also awakened his fighting spirit. "Lin Tian, how dare you hit me, you''re finished. I''m telling you, this isn''t over today. And also, the matter of your dad damaging my Ferrari last time, we''ll settle it all." The guy still had some sense left; he ran while talking, and by the time he finished, he was far away. Lin Tian didn''t bother to chase someone who only knew how to talk big. Chapter 283 Spider-Man? "Are you both alright?" Lin Tian turned around and asked the two women with concern, and both Bu Mengting and He Qianqian shook their heads. "Of course we''re fine. Lin Tian, you''re really amazing. That guy was like a mouse seeing a cat the moment he saw you." Compared to He Qianqian''s maturity, Bu Mengting was quite pure and lively. She even forgot about just being harassed by Li Guan. "That trash just needs to be taught a lesson." "Lin Tian, I heard that Li Guan said something about settling a score with you. Did you know him before?" It was He Qianqian who was paying attention and seemed to notice that Li Guan had some previous grievances with Lin Tian. "Oh, this guy is the one who crashed into my dad''s car and then beat up my dad. I gave him a beating yesterday, and yet he dared to provoke you guys today. If you hadn''t been here, I would''ve made him bleed." "He beat up your dad? How is uncle now? Is it serious?" He Qianqian asked with a face full of concern, and Bu Mengting also started to worry. "Serious? How could it not be serious? If I had been any later to the hospital, my dad might have been gone. He doesn''t have to come looking for me; I still have to settle the score with him." Both times, Lin Tian had family around, so after dealing with Li Guan, he let him run off. "That guy seemed to have some backing. Be careful." He Qianqian reminded him, but Lin Tian didn''t care at all. "I don''t care who he is. If he dares to touch my family, I''ll make him pay. Next time I see him, I''ll break one of his legs for sure." He Qianqian and Bu Mengting both urged Lin Tian not to be impulsive. If Lin Tian hurt someone and got locked up, what would they do as Lin Tian''s women? "Let''s not talk about that now. I''ve bought the shampoo. Let''s go back." "Go back where?" Bu Mengting suddenly asked. Lin Tian was startled; sure, now there were three of them. Bu Mengting lived at her uncle''s place, but if He Qianqian was brought along too, what would people think? "How about going to Qianqian''s dorm?" "No way." He Qianqian immediately shook her head. Lin Tian was her student, and those teachers living in the dorm knew each other. If people saw her with Lin Tian and word got out, He Qianqian wouldn''t be able to stay at school. "Let''s just go to a hotel." He Qianqian knew Lin Tian wouldn''t let her go tonight and suggested going to a hotel initiative. Lin Tian immediately agreed, as he knew He Qianqian cared about her reputation and was worried about being gossiped about by other teachers and students. He made a quick call home to ask about the situation there. After taking the Healing Water Lin Tian gave, Lin Cheng had almost fully recovered. After telling his family he wouldn''t come home that night, they didn''t ask any more questions. "Lin Tian, you''ve been so irritable lately. Always wanting to break someone''s leg, if you won''t think about yourself, think about me and Mengting, won''t you?" After a passionate moment, He Qianqian lay on Lin Tian''s chest, whispering in his ear. Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire Bu Mengting, on the other hand, didn''t think Lin Tian was wrong at all. "Sister Qianqian, didn''t you see how outrageous that Li Guan was? I think what Lin Tian did was right. To deal with people like that, you have to use your fists to teach them a lesson." "Exactly, Mengting''s got it right. Whoever dares to bully Lin Tian''s women, I''ll show them what I''m capable of." Lin Tian gave Bu Mengting''s little bottom a pat as a reward. Seeing Lin Tian and Bu Mengting''s attitude, He Qianqian knew that saying more would be futile. But she always felt this was not good; too much rigidity can lead to breakage. "Be careful then. That Li Guan seems like a vengeful person; he definitely won''t let it go easily." "I''m afraid he won''t come after me. If he provokes me again, I''m not going to finish this without breaking one of his legs," Lin Tian said dominantly, and Bu Mengting immediately planted a kiss on him. The wonderful night always passes quickly, and early the next morning, Lin Tian woke up first and went out to buy breakfast. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But as he just reached the hotel entrance, Lin Tian suddenly felt an unsettling premonition. Atop the building opposite the hotel, Yin Ye lay quietly with a sniper rifle at the ready, his crosshairs trained on the hotel entrance. Yin Ye was an extremely formidable assassin, most proficient with a sniper rifle. Ever since he was a child, he had a fondness for guns, and he joined the mercenaries as he grew up, with his favorite being the sniper rifle. The feeling of making a headshot from a thousand miles away, leaving the enemy clueless about how he died, was mesmerizing to him. This time, his target was a college student. According to the information, this college student had taken his high school teacher and female classmate to a hotel last night. Lucky with the ladies, that kid, wait till you step out the door, and I blow your head offyour expression will be priceless. Yin Ye had been lying in wait for over an hour. For that entire hour, like a rock, he hadn''t moved a muscle. Patience is paramount for an accomplished sniper, and endurance comes second. Without patience, you cannot wait for the prey to appear; without endurance, even if the prey appears, you won''t be in the right state to kill it. Yin Ye had both patience and endurance, and over an hour''s wait didn''t decrease his readiness in the slightest. As long as Lin Tian dared to come out of the hotel, he believed he could definitely take him out with a headshot. Hey! The target seems to be coming out! Yin Ye saw a pair of shoes through the scope, shoes that were identical to the ones the target wore when checking into the hotel last night. Yin Ye was always very confident in his memory. His mind was highly focused, and his finger rested on the trigger. The target stopped, but Yin Ye''s expression remained unchanged. The target came out, and in Yin Ye''s scope appeared the target''s calves, thighs, waist, shoulders, head! "Now is the moment!" Yin Ye pulled the trigger, aiming the scope at Lin Tian''s face, wanting to see the expression of the college student as he was assassinated. However, to Yin Ye''s surprise, the target in the scope didn''t move at all, yet his bullet had missed. This is impossible! Yin Ye had great faith in his shooting skills and couldn''t believe he could miss at this distance. Yet the target in the scope was indeed not hit, and a hint of panic rose in Yin Ye''s heart as if he was encountering a ghost in broad daylight. Of course, assassins never believe in ghosts or gods. The first shot missed, not to worry, Yin Ye adjusted his position, ready to take the second shot. Although the first shot had already caused a commotion among the crowd, his target hadn''t run back into the hotel. He still had a chance! This time, Yin Ye was completely focused on Lin Tian. However, his shot missed again, and he saw Lin Tian dodge the bullet like a specter and then return to his original spot, with the whole move so quick it was as if he hadn''t moved at all. This was also why the first shot missed despite Yin Ye clearly seeing Lin Tian hadn''t moved; his bullet simply hadn''t hit its mark. "My god, are there really such skilled people?" After seeing it clearly, Yin Ye''s heart felt even more shocked. "Damn it!" At this time, Lin Tian was furious. The assassin''s second bullet had been dodged, but it had grazed the head of a little boy and lodged into the wall. This mercenary was far too rampant. Lin Tian turned his head toward the assassin''s location, a cold light flashing in his eyes, and a disdainful smile appeared on his lips. "F*ck, so brazen!" Yin Ye was also provoked by Lin Tian. He admitted that Lin Tian''s reaction speed and dodging abilities exceeded his expectations, but he had absolute trust in his sniper rifle. As long as the rifle was in Yin Ye''s hands, even if facing a god, he would not be afraid. "Hey, what is he trying to do?" Lin Tian''s figure suddenly disappeared from the scope. A flicker of panic touched even Yin Ye''s cold heart. He swung his sniper rifle around, unable to locate Lin Tian. For a sniper, losing sight of the target was a major taboo. Otherwise, standard snipers wouldn''t operate in pairs, with one shooting and the other observing. Yin Ye always worked alone and now lacked an observer to help locate where Lin Tian had run off to. Removing his eye from the scope, he scanned the area and found Lin Tian. Lin Tian was already clinging to a building, scaling it like Spider-Man. He had no tools in hand, yet his movements were agile, leaping up a level at a time, and he clung to the building as if magnetically. In just a short moment, he had already climbed over a dozen floors. A crowd had gathered below, all watching Lin Tian. "Superman!" "F*ck, Spider-Man." "That''s awesome!" But seeing Lin Tian''s actions, Yin Ye''s face turned even more ominously dark. "Damn it!" Yin Ye immediately understood that Lin Tian intended to climb up to find him. He quickly adjusted the direction of his sniper rifle and found Lin Tian again in the scope. Lin Tian was climbing rapidly, making it very difficult for Yin Ye to aim. He fired several shots in succession, none hitting Lin Tian, who was nearing the rooftop. "F*ck, is that Superman or what?" Yin Ye spat, packed up his sniper rifle, and decided to take flight. With Lin Tian''s speed, he would soon reach the rooftop. The mission was clearly a failure. Yin Ye took out the tools he had prepared earlier and began to make his descent. But just as he had secured his safety rope and was about to jump down, a strong hand held down his shoulder. "Where are you..." Lin Tian had only uttered three words when the assassin Yin Ye suddenly pulled out a glimmering dagger and stabbed it towards his abdomen. With Lin Tian''s current strength, it was impossible for Yin Ye to land the strike. His body unmoved, he struck like lightning and grabbed Yin Ye''s wrist. The gleaming dagger, after piercing through Lin Tian''s clothes, came to a halt on his skin, unable to advance any further. "You''re really not playing fair!" Lin Tian''s voice carried a hint of coldness. Chapter 284 Honored Guest Yin Ye''s wrist felt as if it was clamped by a tiger''s vice, completely incapable of breaking free. However, he still had his legs, and was about to lift his leg to give Lin Tianyi a kick. Before he could do so, Lin Tianyi made his move first, putting in just a little effort with his hand, Yin Ye felt a whirlwind around him, and he was directly thrown to the ground by Lin Tianyi. The disparity in strength between the two was enormous. Yin Ye had never imagined that he, a professional assassin, wouldn''t last a single move against a university student. "Who are you, why do you want to kill me?" After subduing Yin Ye, Lin Tian began to interrogate him. Having experienced Lin Tian''s strength, Yin Ye had a clear understanding but bit his lip tightly, appearing not to surrender that easily. "Good, it looks like you''re a very tough man. However, in this situation, I''m not very fond of you. I''ll only give you one chance to tell me who sent you to kill me, or else, I''ll send you to Thailand." Lin Tian''s words turned Yin Ye''s face pale with dread. No need to be so ruthless. Before he could decide whether to compromise, Lin Tian''s foot had already lifted. "I''ll talk, it was Li Guan who sent me to kill you." "Li Guan? That guy must be tired of living." While Lin Tian was considering how to deal with the assassin, a group of police officers had already rushed to the rooftop. "Mr. Lin, are you alright?" The arriving officers seemed to have met Lin Tian before. Lin Tian gestured with his hand to show he was fine. Thinking that he had already obtained the information he wanted, the assassin was now of no importance to Lin Tian. "I''m fine. This assassin has been subdued by me; you can come over and handcuff him." Soon, two officers rushed over and handcuffed the assassin. The officer who had spoken with Lin Tian drew close to him. "Mr. Lin, you are incredible. Without you, this vicious assassin might have harmed many lives." "His target was me. Don''t report about me in the media, this incident should be credited to the police for capturing a dangerous assassin." Lin Tian did not wish for fame, so he readily handed over the credit he had gained. The officer immediately beamed with joy. As the team leader, his achievements were secure. Perhaps, he could even climb further up the ranks because of this merit. "No problem, Mr. Lin, we''ll make sure not to reveal any information about you. However, the way you climbed up the building was so cool, I''m afraid many people have already recorded videos, and I can''t do anything about that." The way Lin Tian ascended the building was akin to a Chinese version of Spider-Man and Superman. The police were also rushing to the building, but they were all astonished by Lin Tian''s feat. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s okay, as long as you say you haven''t seen me, they won''t know who I am." Finishing his words, Lin Tian descended the stairs directly. By the time he returned to the hotel, he overheard Bu Mengting and He Qianqian talking. "My God, they were saying someone climbed up to the rooftop like Spider-Man." "I heard about it too. Is that guy even human? They say there was an assassin on the rooftop of the building opposite, and this person went to catch the assassin. He''s incredible." "What''s so incredible about that? I think our Lin Tian is even more formidable." Bu Mengting clearly believed Lin Tian to be more powerful. "Who''s more formidable than me?" At this moment, Lin Tian entered the room, and Bu Mengting immediately rushed over to him. "Just now, someone went up to the rooftop like Spider-Man to catch a baddie; it was so cool. Did you see? Wait, that''s not right, the clothes that person was wearing really resemble yours." "Lin Tian, that assassin was after you." Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire Compared to Bu Mengting''s delayed realization, He Qianqian knew the person who had climbed up the building was definitely Lin Tian the moment he came back to the room. Lin Tian actually had no intention of telling the two women about the assassin. But now that He Qianqian had asked, he did not intend to hide it anymore. "Yes, he indeed came for me. It was the assassin hired by Li Guan I mentioned yesterday." "I told you yesterday not to be so impulsive. Alas, once you provoke these large family scions, it can be very difficult to shake them off." He Qianqian''s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and Bu Mengting did not praise Lin Tian''s capabilities as she had the day before. Today''s assassin had been caught by Lin Tian, but in the future, there would still be an endless stream of assassins coming. This could disrupt their peace and sleep. "What''s there to be afraid of? I''m going to find Li Guan today. He dares to hire an assassin to go after me." "Don''t be impulsive, Lin Tian." Realizing Lin Tian might be planning to settle the score with Li Guan, He Qianqian grabbed his arm. "I won''t be impulsive, but anyone who wants me, Lin Tian, dead, I''ll make sure they understand what fear means." After consoling the two women a bit, Lin Tian left. He followed the address A''san had given him and arrived at a mahjong parlor. It was unclear if A''san was indeed a gambler; the last time he had set up a branch of Ghost Shadow under a casino. This time, the meeting place with Lin Tian was also a mahjong parlor. Lin Tian needed Ghost Shadow''s help, so he went to look for A''san. "Who are you looking for?" When Lin Tian arrived at the mahjong parlor, two men at the door stopped him. "Just coming in to play a bit." Before coming here, I didn''t give Asan a heads-up, so Lin Tian planned to sneak in first and figure things out later. Those two men sized up Lin Tian with a glance, seemingly puzzled. "Can you afford to play?" "Don''t underestimate me!" Lin Tian took out his bank card and threw it to one of the men. "Go swipe this and see if I''m short on cash." Suddenly, Lin Tian''s bold move made the two men uncertain. This type of generosity was usually a sign of a high roller. If they offended a VIP, their jobs would be at risk. So, the man didn''t actually go to swipe the bank card, but instead returned it to Lin Tian respectfully. "Sir, please don''t be angry. It''s just that we''ve been running tight checks recently. One of our other locations was raided not long ago." Lin Tian didn''t make any noise; he had been involved in that incident too, after all. Once inside, Lin Tian found that the scale of this card room was quite inferior to the underground casino he''d been to before. There were only five or six mahjong tables and three people playing Fight the Landlord, a real card room indeed. But Lin Tian knew that Asan was hiding here, clearly not considering this place as just a simple card room. "These games are too small. Is there anywhere to play bigger?" Lin Tian approached a woman who was exchanging chips. This woman was around thirty, fairly voluptuous, heavily made-up, and particularly flirtatious. Her clothes were tight. Moreover, her chest revealed a large expanse of snow-white skin and a deep cleavage. "Handsome, if you want to play big, you have to show some capital." The woman gave Lin Tian a coquettish smile. Honestly, if it weren''t for the heavy makeup, she might still pass for a seductive beauty. "No problem, take a look for yourself." Lin Tian handed his bank card over to the woman, and as she took it, she scratched Lin Tian''s palm with her fingers. An overt flirtation indeed, but luckily the women at Lin Tian''s home were far more exceptional than this one, so he remained indifferent. The woman swiped the bank card and covered her red lips, seemingly surprised. After returning the bank card to Lin Tian, she held his card with both hands. "Sir, please head inside to play." The woman signalled to a chubby man sitting idly by, who then got up, leading Lin Tian through a small door inside. After opening the small door, there was a long corridor. Lin Tian felt this passage was similar to the secret tunnel Asan had led him through while escaping last time. It seemed that if something happened at the front, this corridor would become an escape route. At the end of the corridor, there was another small door. The chubby man opened the door, and Lin Tian followed into what seemed to be a hotel room. Then the chubby man led Lin Tian into a room. The room''s furnishings were very luxurious. In the room there was a large gambling table with four people already gambling. Besides the four gamblers, there was a croupier and two men in black, likely the casino''s security. "A new young fellow? Come on, hurry up to the table, we haven''t started yet." "Don''t let me disturb you; you play at your leisure. I''m here looking for someone." Lin Tian waved his hand dismissively as he didn''t have the mind to play. If he were to gamble, these people would likely lose everything and go home broke tonight. "Who are you?" As Lin Tian spoke, the two security men and the chubby man who had brought him there became anxious. The chubby man quickly moved forward two steps and then turned around to stare at Lin Tian. The two security guards reached into their jackets as if they were ready to draw guns. "Don''t get worked up; I''m here to find Asan. I''m a good friend of his." Lin Tian now somewhat regretted not informing Asan in advance. However, the chubby man and two guards clearly recognized the name Asan. "You know Asan? What''s your name?" "I''m Lin Tian. Just tell him my name, and he''ll know." The chubby man immediately took out his phone to report the situation, and quickly, there was a response. "Mr. Lin, this was really a misunderstanding. Come with me. I''ll take you to Asan." "Thanks for the trouble." "No trouble at all. Mr. Lin, you are an honored guest. If you had revealed your identity earlier, our Asan would definitely have come to greet you personally." After all, Lin Tian had saved Ghost Shadow, and although he had used up the favor with the Shadow to get information on Zhang Ya for free, Ghost Shadow had instructed Asan to befriend Lin Tian before he left. Asan had been trying to figure out how to get close to Lin Tian these past few days, and here Lin Tian had come to him on his own initiative. "Oh, Mr. Lin, you should have given me a heads-up before coming. There was almost a serious misunderstanding just now." "Asan, that was my fault this time. I came in a rush because it was an emergency." "What happened?" "I''ve got into trouble with a guy named Li Guan. This guy actually hired an assassin to kill me. I need to find him today and show him not to mess with me." "Li Guan?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Asan''s expression turned somber, as if he knew who Li Guan was. Chapter 285 Youre Awesome "How do you know this Li Guan?" Lin Tian immediately noticed A-San''s expression, and A-San nodded solemnly. "As soon as Li Guan arrived in Wu''an, we began to closely monitor him. He is a scion of the Li Family, one of the four major families in the Capital City." The four major families of the Capital City? Lin Tian had never heard of these matters before, but seeing A-San''s expression, he knew that Li Guan''s family was extremely formidable. Yet Lin Tian didn''t care about that. Li Guan had already angered Lin Tian twice, and also dared to hire an assassin to deal with him. Lin Tian was definitely going to settle accounts with Li Guan, and he also had to find Li Guan. Otherwise, if the assassins kept coming, Lin Tian couldn''t constantly live in fear every day. Had it not been for his precognitive ability alerting him earlier today, Lin Tian might have died without even knowing how. "I need to know where this Li Guan is now." "Are you sure you want this information?" A-San didn''t immediately give Lin Tian the intelligence he wanted; instead, he asked another cautious question. "Of course." Lin Tian said with certainty. A-San''s brow furrowed deeply, seeming to be struggling with the decision. In the end, A-San decided to first ask for instructions from the higher-ups of the Shadow organization. In fact, he went to ask Ghost Shadow for instructions, and after explaining the situation to Ghost Shadow, Ghost Shadow burst into laughter. "Give him the information." "Won''t this offend the Li Family? Hmph, Li Guan, that useless fool, dares to provoke Lin Tian. He''s courting death. You just take care of the information, the rest isn''t your concern." With Ghost Shadow''s support, A-San immediately provided Lin Tian with all the information regarding Li Guan with great satisfaction. After receiving the information about Li Guan, Lin Tian casually looked it over. "By the way, is there any further news about Zhang Ya?" "No. It seems Zhang Ya must have someone in England helping her. Since going to England, she has not shown herself again. We''ve spent a significant amount of manpower and resources, but we''ve found no trace of her." Compared to the four major families of the Capital City, Lin Tian was more concerned about Zhang Ya. After all, Zhang Ya was someone who possessed a Supernatural Energy Sphere, just like Lin Tian, both of whom had superpowers. "I hope the Shadows can step up their efforts in searching for Zhang Ya. I will cover all expenses. This woman is too important to me." "Mr. Lin, we have not neglected your wishes. This mission is issued by the higher-ups of our Shadows and is considered an S-level task, which has a higher priority than other tasks. However, after all, it''s in England, and Zhang Ya clearly has someone there to receive her." A-San''s explanation only added to Lin Tian''s frustration. With each passing day, Zhang Ya''s wounds would heal further. If Zhang Ya''s wounds healed and she quietly returned, then Lin Tian''s women would be in great danger. "I''m sorry, I''m just too anxious. Continue with your work. Remember to notify me as soon as you have news." "Don''t worry, you saved one of the high-ranking members of our Shadows; you''re a friend of the Shadows." While Lin Tian sought information from the Shadows, Li Guan was in a luxurious villa, enjoying a close massage from two beautiful women. These two women, with graceful figures, were wearing thin gauze, semi-transparent. Under the sheer gauze, their bodies teased the imagination, more alluring than being completely bare. Li Guan, with one hand continually squeezing the thigh of one of the women, said, "Tsk tsk, these two babes are freaking top-notch. Can look, can touch, can ride, and they look exactly alike. The key is they serve so well. Zhang Dongbin, you''re good at this." Li Guan was taking advantage of the situation, while simultaneously enjoying the massage from the two women, thoroughly enjoying himself. "Haha, these are the cream of the crop I found. Imported from Southern Myanmar. They have been trained since childhood, very obedient and well-behaved. If it weren''t for Young Master Li''s visit, I wouldn''t have wanted to let anyone else have them," said a common-looking young man who was leering at the private parts of the two women, drooling incessantly. This was the Zhang Dongbin mentioned by Li Guan. "Damn it, these past few days have been such bad luck for me. But luckily, I met you, Xiao Bin. Don''t be so polite, Xiao Bin. These two girls, come lie down with me. I''ve got something to tell you." "Ah, this, is that really okay?" "What''s not okay about it? You''ve played with these women before. What''s our relationship, my brother? Let''s play together." Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Then thank you, Young Master Li!" Zhang Dongbin had been itching to join in and immediately came over, hugging one of the women and started kissing her voraciously. "What''s the rush, Xiao Bin? I''m asking you. Is that assassin you hired reliable or not?" After being humiliated by Lin Tian twice, Li Guan was almost ready to head back to the Capital City. However, Zhang Dongbin stopped him, plying Li Guan with food and drink, and even bringing two top-notch girls for Li Guan. Only then did Li Guan decide not to rush back to the Capital City. Then Li Guan told Zhang Dongbin about being bullied, and upon hearing it, Zhang Dongbin couldn''t accept that Young Master Li had been beaten. He immediately found an assassin and recommended him to Li Guan, who then instructed the assassin to get rid of Lin Tian. Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire Don''t be fooled by his fling with the twins; he was still obsessing over Lin Tian''s two women in his heart. Although the twins were also top-notch, they felt like two warm toys to him, completely lacking the thrill of conquest. His mind was still fixated on Lin Tian''s two women, unable to shake them off. Once Lin Tian was killed, Li Guan planned to go after those two women. By then, with Young Master Li''s methods, he didn''t believe the women wouldn''t submit to him. "Young Master Li, what are you talking about? Yin Ye is the most formidable subordinate I''ve come across in recent years. You haven''t seen this kid''s marksmanship; it''s out of this world, it can shock the heavens and move the ghosts and gods." Zhang Dongbin is the eldest son of the Zhang Family in Wu''an City, a dominant family there. However, nationwide, the Zhang Family is nothing special. In comparison with Li Guan from the Capital City''s Li Family, Zhang Dongbin, the eldest son of the Zhang Family, is even less significant. When Zhang Dongbin learned that Li Guan had arrived in Wu''an, he used various channels to ingratiate himself with Li Guan, hoping to foster a connection with the Li Family in the Capital City. "How formidable is he?" Li Guan, intrigued by Zhang Dongbin''s praise of the assassin, became interested himself. "Young Master Li, do you know why he''s called Yin Ye?" "No idea." "Then let me tell you about the origins of Yin Ye." According to Zhang Dongbin, Yin Ye used to be in a mercenary troupe in South Africa. Their mercenary troupe had a long history, said to have even participated in the Iraq war, with a very systematic training program for mercenaries. Yin Ye became a mercenary through such training. The battle that made Yin Ye famous was one of the most legendary recent fights in the mercenary world. At the time, Yin Ye''s mercenaries were on an international mission. They were targeted by another mercenary troupe that bore a grudge against theirs and got wind of their whereabouts. The hostile mercenary troupe sent three times as many men as Yin Ye''s, aiming to annihilate them. All of them top-tier mercenaries, the battle was one-sided from the start. The mercenary troupe Yin Ye rode with quickly lost members, leaving only two people in the end: Yin Ye and his spotter. Together, the pair inflicted significant casualties on the enemy. The leader of the enemy mercenaries, after weighing the pros and cons, decided to retreat. But Yin Ye and his spotter, seeking revenge for their brothers, pursued them relentlessly. Overnight, they managed to leave all of the enemy dead in the jungle. Since that battle, Yin Ye was known as the Envoy of the Grim Reaper. "Damn, this assassin is that powerful? Lin Tian''s as good as dead then." "Certainly, I bet Lin Tian won''t even know how he died. With Yin Ye the assassin, that''s a perk; you die swiftly and depart cleanly." "What''s going on?" Zhang Dongbin''s face turned pale as he recognized the man flung into the room as one of his own bodyguards. Li Guan also stopped what he was doing, shoving the woman beneath him aside and hiding behind her. Having heard Zhang Dongbin describe Yin Ye, he felt a bit of dread towards the sharpshooter, figuring it was better to stay hidden for now. "Report, Young Master Zhang. Someone''s broken in outside. They''re here for... Young Master Li..." A bodyguard rushed in from outside, reporting to Zhang Dongbin. Zhang Dongbin''s face went palehad Yin Ye failed? "Zhang Dongbin, weren''t you bragging about how amazing your assassin is? What''s the situation now? Lin Tian''s found his way here, where''s your hitman?" As soon as Li Guan heard this, he knew it had to be Lin Tianno one else would dare approach Young Master Li in such a manner. Zhang Dongbin was relatively calm. "Muster all our men at once and take this guy down for me. Someone dares to intrude on my turf; I will make sure he doesn''t leave alive. Tell them, whoever takes down that guy outside will get a reward of ten million." "Yes, Young Master Zhang." Upon hearing about the ten million rewards, the bodyguard''s eyes filled with greed, clearly tempted by the bounty. Soon after, the sound of gunfire erupted outside. "Young Master Li, there''s no need to panic. Let''s continue our competition; who knows, our game might not yet be over by the time they''ve dealt with him outside." "How can I be in the mood for that now? I need to get ready." Unlike the composed Zhang Dongbin, Li Guan dressed hastily, ready to flee at a moment''s notice. This Li Guan is truly useless. Zhang Dongbin felt a touch of disdain watching Li Guan fumble around, though he didn''t show it on his face. "Ah, Young Master Li, there''s really no need to panic. In Wu''an City, nobody dares make trouble on Zhang Dongbin''s ground." Zhang Dongbin appeared extremely arrogant! "Is that so?" Just as Zhang Dongbin finished speaking, a cold voice suddenly erupted! Lin Tian slowly walked in! Chapter 286 Breaking Both Legs "Who are you? Where are my men?" Zhang Dongbin saw a very young man walking in, immediately stood up, hands on hips, looking very imposing. Unlike Zhang Dongbin, Li Guan''s face turned pale at the sight of Lin Tian, and his legs began to tremble. "By appearing here, your men are obviously done for. What''s on your mind, asking such an obvious question, you really are a moron. Was that idiot assassin sent by you today?" Lin Tian took steps forward, and Li Guan, terrified, was too scared to run away. Zhang Dongbin also showed some fear, but he was not very scared. "Hmph, you''ve got some skills. How about this, work as my bodyguard for an annual salary of a billion. What do you think?" Knowing how formidable Lin Tian was, Zhang Dongbin immediately tried to buy him off with money. "Who are you to interfere? This doesn''t concern you, I''m here for Li Guan. Wait your turn if you want to die!" Lin Tian said with a cold smile, turning his head to Li Guan, sneering: "Li Guan, you''ve got some nerve to hire an assassin to kill me. How are we going to settle this?" "You dare ignore me? Go to hell!" Zhang Dongbin, ignored by Lin Tian who headed straight for Li Guan, was very angry. He wasn''t panicked at first because he had hidden a handgun inside his clothes. With the handgun, Zhang Dongbin was not afraid of Lin Tian at all. He just needed to find an opportunity to discreetly end Lin Tian''s life. As Lin Tian stared at Li Guan and took steps towards him, Zhang Dongbin thought his opportunity had come. He pulled out his handgun, aimed and fired, a series of actions that seemed to happen in the blink of an eye. In an instant, the dark muzzle was pointed at Lin Tian! Seeing that Lin Tian did not dodge, Zhang Dongbin laughed heartily. "No matter how skillful you are, you still can''t stop my peanut-sized bullet. Li Shao, it''s all clear now." Zhang Dongbin thought he had killed Lin Tian with a single shot, but when he turned to look at Li Guan, he found Li Guan looking at him as if he were an idiot. "Li Shao, what is that look in your eyes..." Before he could finish speaking, he felt a pain in his jaw and his body lightened, as he was punched into the air by Lin Tian, then fell hard, almost dead. After dealing with all the obstacles, Lin Tian set his sights on Li Guan. "Li Shao, here we meet again, how are you doing?" "I, I''m alright. By the way, Lin Shao, these are two beauties prepared for you. These women are not just for show. What are you two doing standing around? Hurry and take care of Lin Shao." Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire Li Guan knew he was no match for Lin Tian, even escaping in front of Lin Tian was a luxury. If only he had known, he would have returned to Capital City today. That Zhang Dongbin really screwed him over. The two women, without any dissatisfaction, directly approached Lin Tian. Lin Tian was taken aback, not expecting Li Guan to resort to using a beauty trap. He raised his hands and knocked the two women unconscious with two slaps. "Li Guan, you hit my father, I didn''t have time then and you ran off. Then you dared to flirt with my woman, I was busy with my own affairs and you got away again. But you dared to hire an assassin to kill me first? Today I''m going to break your legs to teach you a lesson." Lin Tian walked towards Li Guan, deliberately stepping heavily so that each step echoed ominously, like the approaching sound of the Grim Reaper. "Lin Shao, please spare me. The things today were all incited by Zhang Dongbin. The assassin was sent by him. I was planning to return to Capital City today." Li Guan didn''t even need Lin Tian to force him, he readily betrayed Zhang Dongbin. "Hmm, looks like I need to break another person''s legs too." Saying this, Lin Tian stepped forcefully on Li Guan''s legs. Crack! Crack! With two sounds, Li Guan felt as if his legs no longer belonged to him. Looking at his deformed legs, Li Guan''s mouth was filled with bitterness. Just as Zhang Dongbin was coming to his senses, he saw Lin Tian approaching him. "What do you want? I tell you, I am from the Zhang Family." "Is the Zhang Family so great? Since you dared to send an assassin after me, then you should be prepared for my wrath." Crack! Crack! With two sounds, Zhang Dongbin cried out in agony, his screams miserable. "Zhang Shao, remember my name, my name is Lin Tian." Lin Tian made sure Zhang Dongbin saw his face, then left him and approached Li Guan. By now, Li Guan''s legs had been crushed by Lin Tian, his eyes void of life. "Li Shao, do you still want to keep playing? Do you still want my father to compensate you?" "I, I, surrender." Li Guan was born into a prominent family and knew very well the principle of preserving one''s resources to ensure future prosperity. Having broken legs was not a problem as long as he was alive; Li Guan would have his day to turn things around. However, it remained to be seen whether Li Guan could survive the immediate circumstances. "It''s good that you''re obedient. If you dare to send assassins to kill me again, I won''t be so polite." Being from a major family in Capital City, Lin Tian did not recklessly kill Li Guan. He just broke his legs. He got the information from Third Master that Li Guan was indeed from one of the four major families in Capital City, the Li family, but he wasn''t highly regarded by the senior members of the group. However, Third Master warned Lin Xu that giving a lesson was fine, but under no circumstances should he take Li Guan''s life, as it would drive the entire Li family mad. "Remember this, don''t let me see you again," he warned. Leaving those words behind, Lin Tian immediately left. It took a long while after Lin Tian had left for Li Guan to crawl up from the ground. After dealing with Li Guan, Lin Tian headed straight home. He Qianqian had already returned to school, but Bu Mengting was still at her uncle''s house. Lin Tian directly knocked on the door, but it was not Bu Mengting who answered. "Lin Tian, what are you doing knocking on my door so late? Are you up to no good?" Li Xiaomeng stood with her hands on her hips, full of authority. Having just broken the legs of Li Guan and Zhang Dongbin, Lin Tian somehow felt a tremor in his legs when facing Li Xiaomeng. "Xiaomeng, where''s your sister?" "Why should I tell you? You didn''t even buy me chips." Loving chips that much, Lin Tian thought for a moment, then turned around and rushed to the supermarket to buy a big bag of chips. Seeing the chips, Li Xiaomeng opened the door very satisfied. "Really, have no manners at all. Do I have to hint before you figure it out? My sister is inside, do whatever you want. Just don''t disturb me while I''m eating." With the chips, Li Xiaomeng''s resistance levels dropped to zero. After dismissing Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian entered Bu Mengting''s bedroom. Bu Mengting was nestled in her blankets, playing with her phone. "Mengting, my little wife, your man is here. Aren''t you going to welcome me?" "Why should I welcome you? You disappear all day. Do you know, Qianqian and I were worried sick about you." While Lin Tian was seeking Third Master, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian had called him numerous times. To avoid distractions, Lin Tian simply turned off his phone. Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, of course, were extremely worried, continually calling. Finally, when Lin Tian sorted things out, he returned the calls to the two women. He Qianqian seemed a bit upset and went straight back to school. Bu Mengting was also a bit annoyed and stayed in her blankets unmoving. "I''m sorry, my little wife Mengting, I really had something to take care of today." "So what if you had something? You even turned off your phone. How dare you? Don''t come looking for me." Bu Mengting turned over, twisting her face to the other side. "Get out!" "I''m not leaving, not only am I not leaving, I''m also going to" "You, let go!" Bu Mengting tried to appear threatening, but Lin Tian was simply not intimidated. "Don''t be mad, little wife Mengting. Today, I actually went to take revenge for you and your big wife Qianqian." "What revenge did you take for us?" When Bu Mengting heard this, she stopped struggling, thinking that she was going to be overwhelmed by Lin Tian anyway. "Do you remember Li Guan who harassed you yesterday?" "Ah, you really went to see him? Didn''t Qianqian tell you, he has a powerful background, you should have just put up with him if you could." "I couldn''t stand it. This morning he sent an assassin to kill me. What if he harmed you two?" sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Then, did you, did you kill him?" Feeling the tremors in Bu Mengting''s body, Lin Tian knew she was extremely worried about him. "No, as you said, his background is indeed substantial. I didn''t want to provoke his family, so I spared his life, but I''ve broken his legs. This lesson should keep him in line for a while." Lin Tian spoke lightly, but Bu Mengting knew that it must have been dangerously risky. "Ah, you broke his legs; he probably won''t let this go easily. But, I don''t care about that. Lin Tian, well done. That guy deserved to have his legs broken. No matter what, I''m always on your side." Chapter 287 Kiss Wonderful times always pass quickly, and soon it was daylight. Today Lin Tian and Bu Mengting had to return to school for classes. Before leaving, Lin Tian went home to make sure his dad was alright. "Lin Tian, come over here. I have something to tell you." Seeing Lin Tian was about to leave, Lin Cheng called him over. Lin Cheng''s expression was not very good, and Lin Fang originally wanted to listen in, but his mom pulled her away. "Dad, what is it?" "Lin Tian, I know you''ve grown up, and you have your own thoughts on many things. That''s good, and I''ve been looking forward to this day. The only thing I want to tell you today is, before you do anything, think of your dad, your mom, and your sister." "Dad, what are you talking about?" Lin Tian felt a bit wronged; wasn''t he always thinking about his family? "I''m speaking Chinese. I know that whatever I say now, you won''t listen, just be careful yourself." Obviously, Lin Cheng was angry because Lin Tian hadn''t listened to him at the hospital that day. What the elder meant was for Lin Tian to endure more and avoid messing with people who shouldn''t be provoked, which could lead to trouble. Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire Lin Tian somewhat disagreed, as he now possessed the Supernatural Ability System. Even the Li Family of Capital City didn''t scare him. He hadn''t gone after Li Guan, and that was already showing a lot of respect to the Li Family. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If there''s nothing else, I''m going to school." Lin Tian realized that there was a generational gap between him and his father, or perhaps this was the price of growing up. Father and son were over twenty years apart, and they grew up in different environments, so a generation gap was inevitable. Bu Mengting said she was going to meet some classmates and had already gone to school first. Just as Lin Tian was about to hail a taxi, a car proactively approached him as he reached the roadside. And it was no ordinary car, but a police car. "Where to? Get in!" The driver was Chen Yixuan. Since the last time Lin Tian had helped Chen Yixuan take care of Luo Li, it had been a long time since he had seen Chen Yixuan. Chen Yixuan was still in her police uniform, standing tall and straight, with a very stern expression and not smiling. Lin Tian didn''t hesitate and got into the passenger seat right away. "Officer Chen, isn''t this using public resources for personal use?" "What? You want to report me?" "Of course, I won''t report you. I''m just worried about passersby reporting you. Then getting it turned into a video and posted online. ''Female cop keeps a boy toy, police car escorts boy toy.'' This title should go viral, right?" Chen Yixuan burst into laughter at Lin Tian''s words. "Go viral your big silly head. You''ve been pretty busy lately, what are you working on?" "Of course, I''m busy. There are things people promised to do that haven''t been done, I''m busy finding people to help me collect the debt." Lin Tian deliberately put on a pitiful look, which made Chen Yixuan blush. "When you helped me catch Luo Li, I never promised you anything. It was always you talking to yourself." "When people want to wriggle out of a deal, they can always find a thousand excuses." "You! Never mind, I, as an adult, will not fuss over minor issues. Lin Tian, there is something I need to ask you." Chen Yixuan clearly didn''t greet Lin Tian out of boredom. "What is it?" "What happened between you and Zhang Ya? That day, all the police in Wu''an were searching for Zhang Ya. It was a direct order from Director Zhong. What''s your involvement in this?" My involvement was, of course, that I tasked Director Zhong with assisting me in catching Zhang Ya. Of course, Lin Tian had no plans of telling Chen Yixuan that. "Nothing much." "Impossible, I''ve investigated Zhang Ya. Zhang Ya''s family is wealthy, controlling over a dozen multinational companies. They have branches in over a dozen countries. Someone like that wouldn''t be targeted by Director Zhong without solid reasons." In this era of economic development, the status of businessmen is sometimes even higher than some officials. Especially a business dynasty like Zhang Ya''s, Director Zhong wouldn''t move against Zhang Ya without sufficient reason. "It''s complicated, I can''t explain it all right now, but Zhang Ya is extremely dangerous." "Extremely dangerous? How dangerous?" "Why so many questions? Isn''t Zhang Ya already on the run? Do you have any information about her? What''s the matter? If there''s nothing, I''m getting out of the car. Just by riding with you, you''re nagging endlessly." "Alright, I won''t ask about Zhang Ya anymore. I came to find you today to investigate something that happened yesterday." Chen Yixuan took out a file bag and tossed it to Lin Tian. "Take a look!" Lin Tian took the file bag and read through the materials inside. It was all about the Assassin Yin Ye, detailing his place of birth, date of birth, and when he joined a mercenary corps. It also listed all the battles he had participated in, how many enemies he had killed, and whether he had been injured; everything was meticulously recorded. Looking through these materials, Lin Tian felt like he had followed in Yin Ye''s footsteps and experienced everything that had happened to Yin Ye. "There''s nothing interesting to look at, even the most splendid achievements only reflect past glories." "What I want to know is why did you provoke this god of death?" That was Chen Yixuan''s true intention, but Lin Tian kept silent. "I''m not sure. He''s an assassin, so obviously someone hired him." "You''re not worried at all! Someone has hired an assassin against you, and you don''t want to know who''s behind it?" Lin Tian certainly wanted to know, and he had already gotten the answer from the assassin. "Did you manage to get anything out of him?" "No, this assassin has very strong mental fortitude, we tried various methods but couldn''t persuade him." It turned out that Chen Yixuan had hit a setback at Yin Ye, hence she thought of seeking out Lin Tian. "It seems this assassin is quite tough." "You definitely know who ordered it, why won''t you say it." Chen Yixuan''s intuition was sharp, and combined with her years of solving cases in the police force, her logical thinking was exceptionally strong. "Sorry, but I don''t think I''m your criminal, Officer Chen. I need to attend class now, so I won''t disturb you anymore." Lin Tian wanted to get out of the car, but Chen Yixuan had locked the doors. "If you don''t tell me today, you can forget about getting out of the car." Chen Yixuan had clearly set this up beforehandshe invited Lin Tian into the car, then locked the door; if Lin Tian didn''t talk, she wouldn''t let him out. So she''s resorting to this kind of tactic, Lin Tian touched his nose and then suddenly gave Chen Yixuan a smirking stare. "So Officer Chen, you''re specially here to repay a favor today?" "What repay a favor?" "If you aren''t here to warm my bed, then why did you lock the car doors?" "What are you talking about? Lin Tian, if you talk nonsense again, I''ll tear your mouth apart. Now tell me honestly, who is behind that assassin." "I really don''t know." "Have you offended anyone recently?" It looked like Chen Yixuan was determined to get to the bottom of this. "If I tell you, you have to reward me." "What sort of reward do you want?" "Kiss me once, then I''ll tell." Lin Tian was still brooding over Chen Yixuan not warming his bed, seizing the chance to take a little advantage of her. Of course, Chen Yixuan probably wouldn''t agree. Chen Yixuan bit her lip, looked around to ensure nobody was paying attention, then suddenly leaned over and kissed Lin Tian on the face. It was like a dragonfly skimming the water, grazing then immediately departing. "I kissed you, hurry up and tell me." "That counts as a kiss? I didn''t feel anything at all." "Regardless, I''ve kissed you, hurry up and tell me." "Alright, you police should be able to figure it out. It was Li Guan." Lin Tian was skeptical that the police department didn''t know about the conflict between Li Guan and his father. "Li Guan? I understand, I will definitely investigate this thoroughly. No matter who it is, ordering someone to kill is committing a crime." At that moment, Chen Yixuan brimmed with heroic spirit, her aura stern, looking like she was ready to dive deeply into this case. Lin Tian thought it would be best if Chen Yixuan didn''t get involved. After getting her answer, Chen Yixuan didn''t take Lin Tian to school but dropped him halfway and left. "Hey, that''s not nice, it''s hard to catch a cab from here." Chen Yixuan completely ignored Lin Tian''s shouts and drove off. Lin Tian was sure this woman was retaliating because he had made her kiss him. Women really hold grudges over trivial matters, it was just a kiss after all. Alas, now he was doomed to walk to school. There were no buses on this road, and taxis rarely came. "Lin Tian, are you walking to school?" Today was definitely Lin Tian''s day for charming encounters; having just gotten off the police woman''s car, he then bumped into the campus beauty. Shen Mengyi was driving a red BMW, appearing seemingly out of nowhere. "Ah, let''s not talk about it, a woman left me stranded on the road." "Left by someone? Haha, serves you right, that''s what you get for being flirtatious. If it were me, I''d have kicked you out long ago." "That''s not right, Beauty Shen. You just invited me into your car! Are you not bringing me in to do something meaningful?" "Of course, we are doing something. Let''s go to school and attend class, that''s the most meaningful thing. Study hard, make progress every day." Shen Mengyi laughed and drove fast while Lin Tian wore an irritated look. "I mean something else meaningful." "We can talk about that another day, today we must first do this meaningful thing well." True to the president of the Broadcasting Club, Lin Tian suddenly found himself at a loss. He thought for a moment, then decided to close his eyes and rest. "Hey, you''re with a beauty and you can still sleep? Am I that uncharming?" "It''s not about lacking charm, you''re just too beautiful. I''m afraid if I look a few more times, I might lose control and do something crazy." "Really? What kind of crazy things would you do? Tell me." "Crazy things, how could I tell you that? Once I go crazy, I definitely won''t remember anything. Though, I should be able to remember Shen Mengyi." Chapter 288 Outdoor Activities Laughing and chatting with Shen Mengyi all the way to school, Lin Tianxia got out of the car and seemed to catch a glimpse of a familiar figure disappearing in a flash. When he looked over, that person was already gone. Lin Tian didn''t pay it much attention and told Shen Mengyi he was heading to class. After the morning classes were over, Bu Mengting came looking for him. "Mengting, my little wifey, how come you''ve missed me again after just one morning apart?" Seeing Bu Mengting, Lin Tian immediately perked up. "Yes, I''ve missed you. Tell me, how exactly did you come to school this morning?" However, Bu Mengting''s face was somewhat cold at the time. This morning? Lin Tian was originally riding in Chen Yixuan''s police car but got dumped halfway and ended up in Shen Mengyi''s car. "This morning I took the bus to school." He couldn''t tell Bu Mengting about either woman. "Hmph, just keep on lying to me, then." Bu Mengting was clearly very upset and turned to leave. Lin Tian immediately ran up to stop her. "Mengting, my little wifey, what''s this all about? We were fine, so why are you suddenly upset?" "You lied to me. You clearly got a ride to school this morning with Shen Mengyi." Continue your story on My Virtual Library Empire "How, how did you find out?" "If you don''t want people to know, don''t do it." Bu Mengting pushed Lin Tian away, trying to leave, but he held her back. "Mengting, my little wifey, I didn''t mean to lie to you. And let me tell you, no woman of Lin Tian''s is going to escape from my side." "Let go of me. Go find your Shen Mengyi." "Even if Shen Mengyi needs to be found, my little wifey Mengting, I won''t let go. Hehe, with such big breasts, can''t you be a little more open-minded?" "Screw you, it''s because you keep lying to me." Bu Mengting stopped pretending; she had known all along that a man as impressive as Lin Tian would surely have more than one or two women. Her previous display of emotions in front of Lin Tian was simply to get him to pay more attention to her. "Don''t be mad. I''ll treat you to barbecue tonight." Lin Tian sweet-talked Bu Mengting with a few more words until he finally cheered her up. The figure he saw in the morning must have been Bu Mengting''s roommate, Zhang Guo''er. No wonder it looked familiar; Lin Tian had met Zhang Guo''er several times before. To think she snitched on him stealthily, but fortunately, my little wifey Mengting is unwaveringly devoted to me. After the afternoon classes, Lin Tian went to the library. He hadn''t attended classes properly for a while, so, seizing this rare moment of peace, he planned to truly experience campus life. The library was quite busy, but everyone was quiet. The occasional rustling of books and a few louder voices were immediately met with stares from others. It seems like a great atmosphere for reading. Lin Tian casually picked up a book and sat down, only to have someone sit beside him the moment he did. Accompanied by a whiff of fragrance, Lin Tian faintly felt it was familiar. Turning his head, he saw Shen Mengyi with a book, sitting next to him. "What a coincidence!" Lin Tian greeted her, only to be met with a glaring stare from Shen Mengyi. Seeing that Lin Tian was puzzled, Shen Mengyi took out a pen and wrote a message on a slip of paper. "You''re not allowed to speak loudly in the library." Quite amusing, it reminded Lin Tian of the days in high school when they passed notes under the teacher''s nose while lectures were going on. He snatched the paper and pen from Shen Mengyi''s hands and penned a response. "If we can''t speak loudly, can we still touch each other?" "Get lost, just read your book properly." "With such a beautiful girl right beside me, how can I possibly focus on a book?" In school, Shen Mengyi was of course wearing hot pants. Which made Lin Tian a bit thirsty. "This is the library, you need to get your mind right and read. Beauty is found within the pages of books." "In ancient times, people turned to books because they had not seen beauty like yours. Now that I have such beauty beside me, why should I bother with books? Wouldn''t that be a waste of energy?" "It looks like I won''t be able to read tonight. Let''s go for a walk, so we don''t disturb the other students." Lin Tian was just about to retort, how was he disturbing other students. But Shen Mengyi had already packed up her things, ready to leave. When Lin Tian stood up, he realized that he indeed had distracted quite a few students around him. His and Shen Mengyi''s, the famous president of the Broadcasting Club, little note-passing in the library was bound to draw other students'' eyes. "I initially wanted to dive into the book for beautiful prose, but the beauty leaped out of the pages to find me." Once outside the library, Lin Tian pretended to complain. Listening to him, Shen Mengyi''s face turned slightly red. "So you mean to say it was me who came looking for you?" "Isn''t that the case? I was already seated when you came to sit down. Don''t deny it." "Alright, let''s just say that''s true. Actually, I really did have something to talk to you about." "See, I told you that you came to me." "Let''s take a walk around the track." It was already dark. If they stood at the library entrance, the two of them would be an obvious target. The track had an advantage - no lights. From a distance, one would only see two people without knowing who they were. "Sure, let''s head to the track." Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi had walked half a lap around the track when Lin Tian spotted a nice spot and pulled Shen Mengyi over. "How about this place? We can just lie on the grass and look up at the stars!" Lin Tian lay down first, stretching out his body to form the character ''big''. All of a sudden, Lin Tian got up, supporting himself with his hands, and looked around. "Did you hear something?" Shen Mengyi had just finished speaking when they heard a strange sound. It was like someone immensely enjoying themselves yet trying hard to suppress their voice. "Mengyi, look!" Lin Tian''s voice became unconsciously soft, as he hugged Shen Mengyi''s slim waist from behind and pointed toward the small grove in front of them. Shen Mengyi frowned a little at Lin Tian''s audacity, but she was more curious about what Lin Tian had seen. "Ah!" Shen Mengyi immediately realized what it was and quickly covered her mouth to avoid shouting out and creating an awkward situation. Turning to look at Lin Tian, who was still watching intently, even the hand wrapped around her waist was getting restless. For some reason, Shen Mengyi directly twisted Lin Tian''s waist with her hand. "Ouch! Why did you twist me?" Lin Tian didn''t want to disturb the couple ahead, so he kept his voice down. "Who told you to be a pervert? What are you looking at? Let''s get out of here." "That''s it, we''re leaving?" Lin Tian felt slightly regretful; he had wanted to observe a bit more. "You men are all lecherous." "How is that lecherous? Don''t you plan to ever get married? Never engage in such activities for your whole life?" Lin Tian retorted, and Shen Mengyi found it an unreasonable argument she couldn''t refute honestly. After all, women do get married, and once married, naturally, they would engage in such acts. No one can avoid it. "Disgusting. I don''t want to go for a walk anymore, I''ll just tell you what it is. The school is planning to organize an outdoor activity soon. Are you going or not?" "Outdoor activity?" "Yes, everyone brings food and drinks, and we go to the mountains or the forest for a barbecue." As soon as Shen Mengyi uttered these words, Lin Tian cracked a smile. A prompt appeared in the system. Randomly triggered mission: accompany Shen Mengyi to the forest for an experience. The reward for completion is a Superpower Point, with no penalty for failure. Although there was no penalty, for Lin Tian, the opportunity to earn Supernatural Points was not something he was willing to pass up. Not to mention accompanying a beauty on an outing. "If a beauty wants me to go, then of course I''ll go. Can''t let Shen the Beauty down." "Who wants you to go?" "Take it or leave it, I''ve told you anyway." After saying that, Shen Mengyi wanted to head back to her dormitoryor rather, escape back to her dormitory as quickly as possible, away from Lin Tian. But in her rush, things were bound to go awry. In her haste to turn around, Shen Mengyi lost her balance. The uneven ground and a pothole worked against her, and she was about to fall. "Ah!" Shen Mengyi let out a cry, and immediately, a figure appeared by her side, strong arms swiftly enveloping her in a tight embrace. "Are you okay?" Lin Tian''s voice suddenly turned deep and magnetic, etching itself into Shen Mengyi''s heart. Her mind went blank as she stared into Lin Tian''s face, thinking how wonderful it would be to always be held like this. But since Shen Mengyi didn''t respond for a long time, Lin Tian thought she might have been injured. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hey, where does it hurt? Let me see." "I''m fine, I wasn''t hurt." Shen Mengyi finally snapped out of it, her cheeks blushing, and she wormed her way out of Lin Tian''s arms, embarrassed. "About that outdoor activity, if you want to join, give me a call. II''m going back to the dorm now." Having said that, Shen Mengyi left Lin Tian as if fleeing and ran towards her dormitory. Chapter 289 Still Want Freedom? "Why do I always feel like Shen Mengyi is running away?" Watching the panicked Shen Mengyi run towards the dorm, Lin Tian always felt something was amiss. However, recalling their recent close encounter, Lin Tian''s hand seemed to still retain a faint delicate fragrance. When Lin Tian returned to the dorm, Guo Rong was eating, while Feng Jiabao and Lin Tao were playing on the computer. "Lin Tian, why are you back so late? Oh yes, I just heard someone say you were passing notes with the beautiful president of the Broadcasting Club in the library. Look at you, coming up with new tricks for flirting, even using notes to express affection. Publicly displaying affection in the library, huh!" Seeing Lin Tian return, Feng Jiabao immediately teased him a few sentences. Lin Tian hadn''t expected that the incident at the library had already been known by his roommates. "What affection are we showing? The beautiful president approached me because she had something to discuss." "What did she want to discuss with you?" Feng Jiabao was clearly unconvinced, turning his head and even pulled in another person to verify. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Guo Rong, what do you think?" "A woman looking for a man, what else could it be about." This foodie couldn''t even keep his mouth shut with snacks, Lin Tian had no choice but to explain everything. Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire Upon hearing Lin Tian mention that the school was organizing an outdoor activity to explore the forest, everyone showed interest. "Hey, outdoor activities are quite popular these days. Let''s go together." "Exactly, we could make our own stove, light a fire, and try out the primitive lifestyle of men plowing and women weaving." Feng Jiabao''s imagination was always rich; he even thought of men plowing and women weaving, which was unmatched. The usually indifferent Lin Tao also showed great interest this time. "Lin Tian, hurry and call Shen the Great Beauty to ask if we can bring a few more people. I''ve heard that there are quite a few beauties in the Broadcasting Club." Feng Jiabao clearly had ulterior motives, and Guo Rong was very eager as well. "I see you guys don''t really want to experience life in the forest but rather want to chase after beauties in the woods." "Hehe, you thought of that too, which means you''re also interested. How about it, Lin Tian, help us ask." "What''s there to ask about? If we''re going, let''s go together. It''s a school-organized activity, aren''t you guys students of the school?" Lin Tian outright agreed, and Feng Jiabao immediately gave him a thumbs up. "Lin Tian, you''re really awesome, buddy." The guys started discussing what to bring for the outing. Feng Jiabao suggested bringing tents to spend the night in the mountains. Guo Rong thought that they should bring more ingredients, otherwise, they might starve in the forest. Lin Tao thought they should bring some items for self-defense, just in case they encountered any danger in the forest. The three of them discussed heatedly, and Lin Tian didn''t join in. He figured that since it was a school-organized affair, he''d let the organizers worry about such things. For example, the great beauty Shen Mengyi. The three roommates excitedly discussed it for most of the night, while Lin Tian thought about Zhang Ya. Even with all its resources, Dark Shadow couldn''t accurately pinpoint Zhang Ya, which meant her foothold in England must be very solid. It had been many days now, Zhang Ya''s injuries should have mostly healed by now. It was another normal day, and Lin Tian got up early to attend classes, seemingly returning to the life of an ordinary college student. Surprisingly, Bu Mengting invited him to have lunch together at noon. In the school, this was the first time Bu Mengting had ever invited Lin Tian. Time, that thing, when you want it to speed up, it goes very slowly. And when you want it to slow down, it rushes by. At that moment, Lin Tian felt like one minute was as long as a day. Finally, the class ended. "Mengting, my little wifey!" Lin Tian rushed out of class and went early to Bu Mengting''s classroom. He happened to see Bu Mengting coming out of the classroom. With Bu Mengting was Guo''er, who had reported Lin Tian the day before. Seeing Lin Tian, Guo''er seemed to say a few words to Bu Mengting then stormed off angrily. "Be careful in school." Bu Mengting moved to break free but Lin Tian''s strength was not something she could escape from. She struggled for a moment but still couldn''t escape Lin Tian''s embrace. Lin Tian''s domineering words made Bu Mengting no longer feel shy, and she let Lin Tian hold her as they entered the cafeteria. "Lin Tian, I heard that last night you were passing notes filled with feelings to Shen Mengyi in the library, and then both of you ran off to that small grove by the school''s sports field. Not long after, the beautiful Shen Mengyi ran back to the dormitory with her face all flushed. Can you tell me, what did you and the beautiful Shen do last night?" It seemed last night at the library had indeed incited jealousy. Such a small incident had blown up into something huge. Lin Tian tightened his grip, hugging Bu Mengting even closer. "Little wife Mengting, don''t worry. If I were looking for other women, I would definitely report to you first. As for Shen Mengyi, she did have something to ask me last night." "She, a beauty and president of the Broadcasting Club, asked you for what?" "The school is planning to organize an outdoor activity soon, going into the forest to experience life. She wanted me to participate." "Outdoor activity? So, did you accept her invitation and participate?" "Why not participate? It''s so boring having classes at school all the time. Going to the forest to experience it will also help train my wilderness survival skills." "Good, then I''m also participating." Bu Mengting suddenly announced loudly that she too wanted to participate in the outdoor activity. "You too?" "Of course, why not?" Bu Mengting pouted, looking at Lin Tian. If Lin Tian said no, he was going to pay. "Of course it''s fine." "You''re wise. Okay, I''m full now, and you wanted to prove to the whole world that I''m your woman, right? I''ll give you a chance." Bu Mengting seemed to be having a lot of fun today, in a very good mood. "What chance?" "Carrying me back to the dormitory!" "Sure!" Lin Tian quickly squatted down in front of Bu Mengting. Feeling the softness against his back, Lin Tian felt secretly thrilled. Lin Tian carried Bu Mengting out of the cafeteria, and just as they were leaving, he suddenly paused. "Lin Tian, can''t you carry properly!" "No way, that''s too boring." Lin Tian was not in a hurry, hands behind his head, following from a distance. Bu Mengting''s anger rose as she saw Lin Tian''s behavior, thinking to walk faster to make Lin Tian anxious. She had just picked up speed when she was blocked by a tall figure. The figure spoke to Bu Mengting with imperfect Chinese. "Sorry, I don''t know you. Please move out of the way." "Hear me out, from the first moment I saw you, I was taken by you...." Jack was about to deliver a heartfelt confession, but at that moment Lin Tian rushed over and kicked Jack. The kick landed on Jack''s stomach, making him step back several steps. "Who are you? Why did you kick me?" Jack was caught off guard by Lin Tian''s kick, and was very angry. "She is my woman, and you were harassing her. Should I not kick you?" "Your woman? Oh? You Chinese really don''t have any concept of freedom. She isn''t your woman; she is free. I like her, pursuing her is my freedom too." Jack''s Chinese was not fluent, but his message was very clear. "I''ll freedom your face!" Lin Tian directly slapped Jack across the face. "Want freedom now?" "You''re challenging me, today I''m going to show you what I''m made of." The dazed Jack surprisingly adopted a boxer''s stance, his feet moving constantly, somewhat impressively. "I''m going to beat you till you cry!" Chapter 290 Make You Cry Jack threw a punch at Lin Tian''s head with great speed and power. Before coming to China, Jack had learned boxing for a while and had great confidence in his skills. However, Lin Tian neither dodged nor evaded, and directly countered with a punch to Jack''s fist. The two fists met squarely. "Ow" Jacks let out a scream, clutching his hand with his other one, which wouldn''t stop trembling. My God, was this man''s fist made of steel? Why did it feel like hitting a steel plate? Jack''s hand was slightly injured in an instant, and this was the result even after Lin Tian had held back a little. "You want to make me cry? Then today, I must make you cry!" Lin Tian grabbed Jack''s blond hair and raised his hand to deliver another slap. "Jack? Remember, under your feet, this is Huaxia." This slap was even more powerful than the previous one, nearly flipping Jack over. Jack''s forehead was seeing stars. "Still want your freedom?" Another slap followed, and blood began to trickle from the corner of Jack''s mouth. After a dozen consecutive slaps, Jack''s face had swollen up like a pig''s head. "Better watch your step next time!" After dealing with Jack, Lin Tian left with his arm around Bu Mengting who, before leaving, made a point of stepping on Jack with her high heel. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mengting, my little wife, is becoming more and more violent. In a super luxurious hospital room lay two men with both arms wrapped in bandages and suspended in the air, yet there was look of enjoyment on their faces. Rich people, even when hospitalized, lived in luxury. On the beds of the two patients... Upon closer inspection, the two women dressed as nurses looked exactly alike. They were twins. The two patients on the hospital beds were naturally Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin. Lin Tian had broken both of their hands, and then left. Both of their families were wealthy, so they were quickly admitted to the best hospital, treated by the best doctors, and underwent the best surgeries. Miraculously, all four of their arms were saved. "Wenbin, you didn''t waste your money on these two girls, they are truly top-notch. If it weren''t for these two, I really can''t imagine how I''d get through my time in this hospital. This is practically like being in jail." "Don''t worry, Master Li. As long as you are in Wu''an City, I guarantee you won''t be bored. But, Master Li, that guy that day ruined both our hands, and I just can''t swallow this insult." It was originally Wenbin who volunteered to help Li Guan get revenge, sending Yin Ye to kill Lin Tian. The result was that they incurred Lin Tian''s wrath, and Lin Tian came knocking. None of their bodyguards could stop Lin Tian. "You have to swallow it even if you can''t, do you think you can beat that freak?" Li Guan cast a sideways glance at Wenbin, which essentially means talk about adding insult to injury. That Wenbin, always speaking of things that are far from pleasant. Zhang Wenbin, rendered speechless by Li Guan''s comment, fell silent. That''s right, seeking revenge wasn''t the problem, the key was who could subdue Lin Tian! "This guy is too strong, it''s like he''s cheating. But, I think since he''s alone, if we gather more people and set up an ambush, we should be able to make him fall hard." Zhang Wenbin clearly hadn''t learned his lesson; his hands hadn''t even recovered, and he was already eager to settle accounts with Lin Tian. Li Guan was not optimistic about Wenbin''s proposition. It was following Wenbin''s suggestion last time that they had sent an assassin, and that assassin ended up betraying both him and Wenbin. "Enough with your lousy ideas. By the way, what about that awesome assassin you recommended last time? Turned around and sold us out. I heard some cop is on this case now, trying to get the assassin to testify against us? Wenbin, shouldn''t you be putting more thought into this matter?" "Don''t worry, that assassin only leaked some information as a compromise with Lin Tian. Those cops will definitely get nowhere with him." "I don''t want to hear what''s impossible; I just want to know, when will that guy be unable to testify in court?" Li Guan''s hysterical roar made Zhang Wenbin inexplicably nervous. "What are you suggesting, Master Li?" To be honest, Yin Ye had been with Zhang Wenbin for almost three years, making a lot of money for Wenbin, and Wenbin had developed some affection for Yin Ye. However, it was clear that Li Guan intended to silence the assassin. "We can''t keep this assassin. I don''t want to be caught holding the bag when I get out." The influence of the Li Family in Capital City was enormous. Situations like Li Guan''s could usually be handled with just a word from someone in the Li Family. But Li Guan didn''t want to do that. Asking for help from someone in the family would only show that he couldn''t handle his own affairs. "Yes, Master Li. That assassin won''t survive tonight," Wenbin said. "Good, I told you to collect information on Lin Tian, did you get it?" "Ah, don''t even mention it. I tried to buy Lin Tian''s information from the Dark Net, but they said they couldn''t offer anything on him. I did some digging myself, and Lin Tian seems like a regular person, parents doing some small business. But Lin Tian suddenly exhibited extraordinary abilities just before the college entrance exam..." Zhang Wenbin recited the information he had gathered through various channels. "Shadow doesn''t provide his informationcould this guy also be with Shadow?" Li Guan''s brows furrowed, thinking Lin Tian seemed quite extraordinary. Zhang Wenbin had thought of this before and even asked Shadow''s people about it. "It shouldn''t be. I''ve asked them. They said Lin Tian''s information is classified as S-level, and Shadow would never sell out any intel about Lin Tian." "Interesting. Wenbin, listen to me, be patient for a few days. We''ll properly heal up in the hospital these few days, live peacefully for a bit. I''ve already devised a strategy to deal with Lin Tian." Hearing Li Guan say this, Zhang Wenbin immediately became excited. "So you had a plan all along, Li Shao, when do we act? I must stomp hard on Lin Tian, no, I want to kick him to pieces." Li Guan glanced sideways at Zhang Wenbin. He thought to himself that Zhang Wenbin was someone without determination, not fit for big endeavors. However, the women he brought were indeed not bad. "Don''t worry, when it''s time to deal with Lin Tian, I''ll definitely bring you along." "It''s not that I''m being nosy, Li Shao, but may I ask what does your friend do? Lin Tian is very formidable. According to Yin Ye, this Lin Tian seems to have some magical abilities." Zhang Wenbin was clearly not reassured; the harsh lesson from last time made him fully aware that there are always bigger fish. "So what if he does? Do you know who my friends are?" "Who are they?" "Demons!" "What''s a demon?" Zhang Wenbin, obviously never having heard of demons, was immediately baffled. "The Demons are one of the top five mercenary corps in the world. Don''t underestimate the Demons; this organization is extremely vicious. Once they take action, I guarantee Lin Tian will die a very ugly death." "Sounds very formidable, then I shall look forward to seeing Li Dashao''s performance." "Rest assured, this time we''ll definitely handle Lin Tian. And it seems Lin Tian has two women. Once Lin Tian is dead, his women, we''ll take one each!" "Sounds good." Meanwhile, Lin Tian was unaware that Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin, whose hands he had broken, were still plotting how to deal with him. He had just finished his class when he was summoned by Feng Jiabao and a few others. Unexpectedly, Bu Mengting was there, too. "I heard from Feng Jiabao that you guys plan to buy some tents and stuff today. I want to come along." Logically, buying tents was typically the grunt work. Lin Tian was somewhat reluctant to have Bu Mengting do this kind of work, but she insisted on joining. The group left the school grounds, bound for a tent purchase with great fanfare. With so many people, they needed to bring several tents. "Lin Tian, why don''t you and Bu Mengting share one?" Feng Jiabao was the financial supervisor for this purchasing plan. All the purchases were recorded by Feng Jiabao. "Sure." Bu Mengting was hesitant, but Li Tian agreed without hesitation. "Then we''ll just buy three tents." Beyond tents, they also procured some sleeping bags and moisture-proof mats. Guo Rong, a foodie at heart, was always thinking about food, and due to his insistence, they bought quite a bit of snacks. After they finished purchasing, everyone was laden with big and small packages. Of course, except for Bu Mengting, whose share Lin Tian carried. Lin Tian easily carried the items, not showing any strain even while carrying double the load. Just as the group finished shopping and was about to return to the school, someone blocked their way. The ones blocking Lin Tian and the others were a group of foreign students, including Black and White people, and a few who looked quite similar to the Chinese. Jack''s face was swollen like bread at the moment, yet he wore a very happy smile. This time, he brought more than twenty people to encircle Lin Tian. The number of foreign students with Jack was nearly three times the size of Lin Tian''s group. "Who are you people? Why are you stopping us?" Feng Jiabao stepped forward. "What do we want? Look, one of you tough guys dared to hit me. Do you think you can bully me because I''m a foreigner? Let me tell you, you can''t. These are all foreigners. Let''s see if you can still bully us." Jack''s Chinese was not good, but he was quite shrewd. Right off the bat, he charged Lin Tian''s group with targeting them because they were foreign students. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire With such an accusation, if any mishaps occurred, they could position themselves as the disadvantaged group, seeking more support for their side. Chapter 291 Black-skinned Pig Lin Tian and his group, including Bu Mengting, were merely five people, while Jack''s group of international students numbered over twenty. Among them were three or four black students, exceptionally tall and muscular, their muscles solid like reinforced concrete, their dark skin shining under the sunlight. "What''s happening, Lin Tian?" The international students were targeting Lin Tian, but no one in the dorm retreated; they all stood in front of Lin Tian. Seeing the concerned expression on Feng Jiabao''s face, Lin Tian also felt somewhat touched. "That foreigner harassed Mengting, so I beat him up. No worries, I''ll beat him again this time." Just as Lin Tian was about to make a move and deal with the group of foreigners, Feng Jiabao unexpectedly stepped in front of him. "Lin Tian, why are you trying to show off? Today, with our brothers here, no one dares to touch anyone from our dorm." "The boss is right, today we''ll kill these foreign devils." Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire Guo Rong, usually obsessed with food, also rarely showed a hint of fierceness. Lin Tian really wanted to say that even if twenty more of these foreigners came, they''d be trash, and there was no need for anyone to worry about him. However, the other three didn''t seem to be listening; they stood firmly in front of him and Bu Mengting. "Hey, Jack. These yellow monkeys, they seem like they want to fight back! This should be fun, otherwise my fists will have nowhere to go." A muscular black guy laughed at Jack. This guy was huge, standing there like a human pillar. His name was Johnson, and he was the leader among these foreign students. "Who are you calling a yellow monkey, you black pig? Come out, I''m going to thrash you!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was about to explode with anger and was about to beat up this black guy, but Lin Tao jumped out ahead of him, confronting the black guy head-on. The term "black pig" not only made Johnson glare but also caused the other black students to look on disapprovingly. "Yellow monkey, you''re looking for death!" Johnson''s fists crackled ominously as he clenched them. Lin Tao wasn''t afraid at all. "Black pig, if you chicken out, kneel down and apologize, and I''ll let you off this time." Typically silent, Lin Tao exploded today. Feng Jiabao and Guo Rong screamed in excitement. "Black pig, just kneel down!" Seeing the situation, Lin Tian thought about it and decided not to make his move just yet. He let Lin Tao be the hero this time. He had previously taught Lin Tao the Sword Dao, and he was curious how well Lin Tao had grasped it lately. Though fighting this black pig should not pose any problem. "Yellow monkey, you''ve angered me." Johnson could no longer hold back, and he directly stepped forward, charging at Lin Tao. This guy was so big that his running was almost like walking, but each step he took caused a dull sound. "This black pig is quite strong, I wonder if Lin Tao can withstand him." Guo Rong was a little worried. "What are you afraid of, Lin Tao has even beaten the Sword Dao beauty; being strong doesn''t make any difference, Lin Tao will handle it. And if not, we''ll all rush up together and pound that black pig." Feng Jiabao was pretty good at boosting morale. While they were talking, Lin Tao and Johnson had already collided. Indeed, they crashed into each other. Facing the intimidating Johnson, Lin Tao did not choose to dodge; instead, he met him head-on. "Bang!" Johnson didn''t budge, while Lin Tao was forced back five steps. Although Lin Tao moved back five steps, a smile appeared on his face. "Not bad, you''ve got some strength." Then, his speed suddenly increased, and before Johnson could react, he landed a punch on Johnson''s abdomen. However, the punch felt like it had hit wild pig skin; Johnson remained unmoved, as if Lin Tao''s punch wasn''t even hitting him. "Yellow monkey, you can really jump around, but you''re just too weak." Johnson laughed loudly; his hands, large like cattail fans, swatted towards Lin Tao. This time Lin Tao was much more agile, and the two were like a super heavyweight boxer versus a lighter-weight boxer in a fight. Lin Tao could use his nimble movement technique to keep landing hits on Johnson, who relied solely on his physique to bear it all without any trouble. But if Lin Tao were truly hit even once by Johnson, he might not be able to stand up again. After a while of fighting, Lin Tao had left a few footprints on Johnson''s body, but Johnson was unaffected. "Yellow monkey, show some guts and don''t run!" Johnson shouted loudly, but Lin Tao still managed to dodge his attack. Lin Tao hadn''t expected Johnson to be so tough; anyone else would have been defeated by now. It''s frustrating, this situation is not working; he can''t cause any damage to Johnson at all. "Yellow monkey, is jumping around all you can do?" "Johnson, hurry and slap this yellow monkey dead, my head is getting dizzy from watching him jump around." The group of foreign students kept taunting Lin Tao. "A bunch of idiots, clearly Lin Tao has the upper hand, and they still think that black pig is all that." Feng Jiabao muttered under his breath; he also wanted to shout loudly to support Lin Tao, but there were too many opponents, and his voice simply couldn''t have any effect. "But actually, Lin Tao really can''t threaten that black pig," Guo Rong said, more pessimistically. Lin Tian had been watching for a while, noticing that Lin Tao hadn''t fully integrated the Sword Dao, just using boxing and kicking techniques to fight Johnson. "Lin Tao, use the Sword Dao already!" "I want to, but I don''t have a sword in my hand." Lin Tao was extremely frustrated; his entire skill set revolved around the sword, and now empty-handed, he felt extremely stifled in combat. "Who says you don''t have a sword? It seems you haven''t fully understood the Sword Dao. The sword, a weapon, anything that can serve as a weapon can serve as a sword." "What do you mean?" Lin Tao asked, and in a moment of distraction, nearly got punched by Johnson. As he dodged Johnson''s punch, all the Sword Dao experiences that Lin Tian had taught him before flashed through his mind. A flash of enlightenment sparkled in Lin Tao''s mind. "Right, anything that can serve as a weapon can be my sword." He suddenly stopped, and looked coldly at Johnson. "Black-skinned pig, I''m done playing with you, I''ll take you down now!" Lin Tao relaxed his fists, transforming them into palms; he would use his palms as his sword. "All you do is talk big, my punch will knock you down." Seeing Lin Tao stopping, Johnson thought it was his chance and hurled his fist at Lin Tao. The punch was fast and powerful, generating a whistling sound from sheer physical force. Facing this punch, Lin Tao didn''t move; he retracted his palms, and the Sword Dao taught to him by Lin Tian appeared in his mind. "Lin Tao, run!" "Damn, has Lin Tao gone insane? Fighting head-on with the black-skinned pig?" Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao immediately grew anxious, shouting to remind Lin Tao. Lin Tian, however, wore a slight smile; Lin Tao had won this time. "Hahaha, yellow-skinned monkey, out of energy to jump now, aren''t you?" Johnson''s fist smashed towards Lin Tao''s chest, and it was about to hit him. Suddenly, Lin Tao opened his eyes, a piercing gaze causing a chill in Johnson''s heart. He didn''t know why, but suddenly, he felt fear in his heart, but at this moment, he trusted his fist more. His iron fist was about to destroy everything about this Huaxia man. Lin Tao''s palm moved, or rather, Lin Tao''s sword was drawn. In that instant, his palm became a sword, and the speed of this sword surpassed the ultimate speed that human eyes could catch, stabbing precisely below Johnson''s ribcage. It was too fast. So fast that nobody reacted until it seemed like Lin Tao''s palm had always been under Johnson''s ribcage. "Haha, yellow-skinned monkey, your attack had no effect on me." Johnson said, just as he was about to continue his unfinished punch, suddenly yelped and stepped back three paces, clutching his ribcage, shouting incessantly. "Demon Art, you used Demon Art." In the instant Lin Tao hit him, a mysterious force entered his body directly, like a long sword piercing Johnson''s ribcage, tearing the skin and lodging into the bone. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But Lin Tao was clearly using his palm. Intense pain made Johnson slightly embarrassed and even more furious. "What are you all standing around for? Get them all, kill these yellow-skinned monkeys. Fuck!" The black-skinned pig cursed, and the other foreign students immediately rushed forward en masse. On this side, Lin Tian and his group, of course, wouldn''t just watch Lin Tao; they also charged forward. What made Lin Tian wryly smile was that Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao were surprisingly fast. "You two protect Mengting, leave these trash to me." Lin Tian had to quickly overtake the two, Lin Tao knew Sword Dao and going first wasn''t an issue. Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao were ordinary people, fewer against many, they were bound to be at a disadvantage. "Jack! You''ve got guts, daring to provoke me again, I''ll leave you with a lasting impression." As Lin Tian spoke, he charged into the crowd. With the foundation of his Ox Power Technique, these foreign students were like sheep, and Lin Tian was a lion charging into the flock. Any punch could knock down a foreign student, even the stronger black men were flipped with a single kick. In the blink of an eye, all the foreign students were beaten down by Lin Tian. The only one left able to move was Johnson, still fighting Lin Tao. "Jack, we meet again!" Having cleaned up the trash, Lin Xu set his sights on Jack. Jack, already pale from being Caucasian, seemed to turn even whiter. "You can''t hit me, you''re bullying a foreigner. I''m going to call the police!" Facing Lin Tian alone, Jack felt a fear emanating from his very bones. "Go ahead and call them, and while you''re at it, make sure to mention that you''ve broken your leg." "My leg is clearly not broken." Jack had just finished speaking when he realized what was happening. Lin Tian''s kick landed on Jack''s thigh, with a crack, his leg deformed, spilling a large pool of blood. "Ah!" Jack screamed and fainted. Chapter 292 Kidnappers Johnson saw his man instantly flipped over by someone from the opposite side, and Jack''s thigh was even kicked broken. His eyes were about to burst, thinking that this person in front of him actually wasn''t the strongest one on the other side. "Black Pig, it''s time for us to have a result!" The success of that strike greatly boosted Lin Tao''s confidence, and his understanding of Sword Dao had reached a higher level. He once again gathered his palms, then sprinted to accelerate towards Johnson. A fierce look appeared on Johnson''s face. Today, they were in trouble, but there was still something Johnson could do: to defeat the person in front of him. His fist tightened again, his vision contained only one person, Lin Tao. "Die!" Johnson''s fist struck out, carrying all his body''s strength. Lin Tao also drew out his palm, which looked very slow, just like Tai Chi. But in reality, if someone had the same eye power as Lin Tian, they could see that Lin Tao''s speed was so fast that it created illusions, piercing out countless times in an instant. "Ah!" Even Johnson couldn''t withstand the rapid, continuous strikes to his chest, and his huge body fell back, spouting a mouthful of fresh blood. "You two are unrealistically strong like non-humans!" Guo Rong was a bit frustrated, just as he was considering whether to take on two or five. Just during that moment of hesitation, the fight had ended. "Tsk tsk, with you two, won''t our dormitory sweep across Wu''an University?" A few people huddled together in high spirits. "We better run." After Guo Rong calmed down from his excitement, he suggested fleeing. "Right, right. This foreigner had his leg kicked broken by Lin Tian, if we call the police, it''s going to be a big issue. It might even lead to us being expelled from school. The school leaders, each of them treats foreigners like gods." "Then we definitely can''t run." Lin Tian, however, did not agree with fleeing. "Let''s hurry up and leave. One of the foreign students who came with them seems to have already called the police. He didn''t come over just now; he was hiding on the sidelines." The usually silent Lin Tao also spoke. "Come on, let''s go." "We can''t leave, we need to stay here. They provoked us first, so we were acting in self-defense. I trust the police will definitely be fair." In fact, Lin Tian wanted to set the record straight, stating it as foreign students, taking advantage of their numbers to bully others, were injured after being counterattacked by a few Wu''an University students. If Lin Tian didn''t leave, the others certainly wouldn''t either. "Mengting, did you videotape it just now?" "I did, right after you told me, I started recording." Right when Lin Tao was fighting Johnson, Lin Tian had asked Bu Mengting to start recording. The purpose was to keep evidence. A few minutes later, the police cars showed up. Such a quick response must be because a foreigner had reported the incident. Anything involving foreign students always makes the police tense. If handled improperly, it could become a major diplomatic issue. "Who reported the case just now?" a diligent police officer jumped down from the car. The other officers quickly surrounded the scene. "It was me!" At that moment, a male student who had been hiding in the distance jumped out, claiming he had called the police. The police had already secured the scene, with the only people standing being Lin Tian and his group. The situation seemed very clear. "What happened?" The diligent police officer went about his duties, as the foreign student began presenting his identity. "I am a Japanese student, Hiroshima Jiro, and this incident was all because these Wu''an University students, relying on their martial prowess, bullied us foreign students." So it turned out to be a Japanese. The diligent officer''s eyebrows twitched when Hiroshima Jiro mentioned he was Japanese. "Just the five of you bullied your group of more than twenty?" "Uh, although it seems illogical, this is the truth." "Not necessarily, stay here to cooperate with the investigation, and I''ll go inquire further." The diligent officer directly asked his colleagues to question the Japanese student, while he approached Lin Tian and the others. Seeing the group, the officer first raised his thumb. "Regardless of who''s right or wrong, you guys knocked these foreigners down; I must give you praise for that! Well done! Now, who''s going to tell me, what exactly happened just now?" "Just now, those foreigners were trying to mess with us, but we ended up beating them up. That''s pretty much what happened." Feng Jiabao spoke first, sensing that the officer seemed easy to talk to; he felt that there might truly be no trouble this time. "Oh? Why would they come and trouble you out of the blue?" It was then apparent that this diligent officer, despite admiring Lin Tian and his group, was still a principled cop. "Earlier, one of these foreigners harassed my girlfriend. It was that guy whose leg I broke. I had already beaten him up once, but this time he brought so many people, thinking they could definitely cripple me. Unfortunately, it ended up being him who was crippled." Lin Tian spoke with an expressionless face and, although his tone was flat, it made everyone feel extremely annoyed. Such a damn show-off. "Alright, I''ve basically gotten the gist of things, but these are all international students, so it''s not that simple to just wrap things up. You probably still need to come with us to the police station." Lin Tian and his group had no objections, just as they were about to follow the police into the police car. Another police car arrived. Chen Yixuan got out. "Squad Leader Chen!" With several merits under her belt, Chen Yixuan had now become the head of the detective squad. If it weren''t for her age, she might have directly become a deputy chief of a branch. "What''s going on?" "Here''s the thing..." The capable police officer relayed the details of the situation he had just learned to Chen Yixuan. Chen Yixuan nodded and approached Lin Tian. "Can''t you go easy when you strike? You were initially in the right, but then you broke that foreign devil''s leg, and now it''s a bit complicated." "What''s there to complicate? He started it." Bu Mengting had long held a grudge against Officer Chen Yixuan and immediately took out a video she had recorded to show to Chen Yixuan. After watching it, Chen Yixuan immediately showed a hint of joy. "If that''s the case, then it''s easy to handle. Bring all these kidnappers back with me." Suddenly, Chen Yixuan commanded the police to arrest all the international students who had just got up off the ground. "Now with evidence showing, you were gathering to cause trouble and attempted to kidnap five Wu''an University students. Take them all back." How did it turn into being kidnappers? Several people were a bit stunned. Chen Yixuan then winked at Lin Tian. "Yes, they are kidnappers. They tried to kidnap us. Luckily, we knew some self-defense, or they would have succeeded." Suddenly, an incident that was merely about college students fighting turned into foreign students gathering to cause trouble and kidnap Wu''an University students, only to be overpowered by Wu''an University students who knew self-defense. Chen Yixuan set the tone for the case, and the media that followed reported it as such. No one was fixating on Jack''s leg being broken by Lin Tian anymore; a bunch of kidnappers, lucky not to be killed, just a broken leg, considered themselves lucky. Lin Tian and his friends just recorded a statement at the police station and then left. "Tsk, tsk, it really helps to know people in high places. Lin Tian, that beautiful policewoman seems to have a thing for you." As soon as he stepped out, Feng Jiabao immediately gave Lin Tian a teasing smile. Who knew Lin Tian didn''t respond, and Bu Mengting pinched him hard on his waist. "This policewoman clearly framed and trapped us." "Hey, hey, Bu Mengting, it''s wrong of you to say that. That beautiful policewoman just helped us. I think it should be called ''marital aid kung fu.'' She instantly shifted the blame. Such a beautiful move. No matter how things end up, at least no one will pursue the matter of Lin Tian breaking Jack''s leg." Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feng Jiabao analyzed everything logically, and the others agreed one after another. Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire That left Bu Mengting a bit embarrassed. "You guys, any little favor, and you forget who you are. I''m going back to the dorm." "Don''t, Mengting darling, don''t be mad." Lin Tian tried to catch her, but Bu Mengting sped up and he couldn''t catch up; she ran off into the distance. "You guys, was that on purpose? Even if the beautiful policewoman and I had a thing, couldn''t you wait to say it, or say it when Bu Mengting wasn''t around?" "I just wanted to see Lin Tian''s way with women, to see how you juggle several stunning women. I believe the day for the beautiful policewoman and Bu Mengting to get along is coming soon." Feng Jiabao was always stirring up trouble, but Lin Tian didn''t hold it against him. "Bu Mengting is really angry; you guys help me follow her and escort her back to school." "You''re not coming, and you want us to follow? We''re not Bu Mengting''s men," Feng Jiabao was the first to protest. "You''re still talking; wasn''t it you who caused this mess? Bu Mengting is annoyed with me now, seeing me would only make her angrier. Hurry up, help out." Eventually, they agreed to help and followed Bu Mengting back to school. Lin Tian stayed where he was, and before long, the police station closed. Chen Yixuan came out in her uniform, which looked distinctly unique on her. Sinuous figure unmistakable, exquisite features, combined with a bit of heroic spirit. "Yixuan! Over here!" Lin Tian called out to Chen Yixuan and waved. Chen Yixuan looked around, spotted Lin Tian, and immediately walked over to him. "Why didn''t you go back to school?" "You helped me out so much today; of course, I have to show some gratitude. Did you think I was like you, promising to warm my bed, but then just stringing me along?" "Who''s stringing you along? I just helped you once, so let''s consider this time as compensation for the last. We''re even now." Chapter 293 I Just Want to Repay the Kindness "What do you mean by ''settled''? Let me tell you, Yixuan, being dishonest is your own business, but I won''t stoop to that level. You''ve helped me a lot this time, so tonight, I plan to warm your bed. I''m just that kind of person who repays favors." Lin Tian spoke with determination, as if he would repay the favor whether you wanted him to or not. Chen Yixuan''s eyes widened in disbelief. "Lin Tian, you wish! Who repays a favor like that? Want to warm my bed? I definitely don''t want that kind of favor from you." After saying this, she turned around and walked away, quite hastily, it seemed she was flustered. Who would have thought that after just a few steps, Lin Tian grabbed her. "What are you doing?" "I''m here to repay my debt today, and you''re not getting away!" "I, I really don''t need you to warm my bed." "Who said anything about warming beds to repay a favor? Yixuan, don''t get the wrong idea. I wanted to invite you to dinner." Wasn''t that what you said? Chen Yixuan internally criticized him, but dared not say another word. What if she provoked Lin Tian, and he insisted on warming her bed as a favor? She let Lin Tian lead her into a very elegantly decorated restaurant. "Yixuan, to thank you, I want to treat you to a meal today. Since I''m treating, you get to order. Here''s the menu!" Rarely, Lin Tian exhibited some gentlemanly behavior, and Chen Yixuan pursed her lips, just glad he wasn''t offering to warm her bed. She wasn''t fussy about food. The kinds of meat that ordinary girls didn''t like, Chen Yixuan didn''t mind at all. According to her, meat contains a lot of fat that can provide the body with more energy, and should be eaten more. Luckily, she kept up with her exercises, maintaining a good figure, otherwise, she would have easily become overweight. "Yixuan, I toast to you. If it weren''t for you today, I would have been in trouble." As soon as the food was served, Lin Tian picked up a glass of wine to toast Chen Yixuan. Chen Yixuan was driving, so she didn''t dare to drink alcohol, but she picked up a drink to reciprocate the gesture. "No need to be so formal. You''ve helped me so much in the past, this is just my way of returning the favor." "No way, that won''t do. What we had before were transactions. You can be dishonest and forget, but I can''t. Anyway, this time you helped me, so I''m treating you to a meal, and we''re not using past matters to settle it." Lin Tian gulped down his glass of wine in one go. Chen Yixuan gave Lin Tian an annoyed glance but said nothing more. "Have you found out where Zhang Ya is?" "No, I only know she went to England, but I don''t know her exact location." Mentioning Zhang Ya made Lin Tian''s mood turn gloomy. As long as Zhang Ya was alive, he couldn''t rest easy. Seeing Lin Tian''s expression, Chen Yixuan couldn''t help but sigh internally. "Did that Zhang Ya inherit Luo Li''s powers?" This was something Chen Yixuan deduced from various clues. Especially the way Lin Tian was determined to kill Zhang Ya, Chen Yixuan felt that Zhang Ya must not be an ordinary woman anymore. "How did you know about that?" Lin Tian was taken aback; he hadn''t told anyone about this. "The way you want her dead shows she''s no ordinary person and has become a danger to you. It''s unfortunate that my guess was right. Was a big part of the reason you messed with Zhang Ya because you killed Luo Li for me?" This guess of Zhang Ya inheriting Luo Li''s powers made Chen Yixuan feel a strange guilt towards Lin Tian. She thought that Zhang Ya was attacking Lin Tian solely because he had killed Luo Li, and Zhang Ya was seeking revenge for Luo Li. "Luo Li and Zhang Ya have nothing to do with each other. You can''t connect these two things. Zhang Ya hates me." "What? They''re not related? You''re not lying to me, right? From what you''re saying, did you and Zhang Ya have grievances before?" Chen Yixuan thought Lin Tian was saying this just to make her feel better. Lin Tian''s enmity with Zhang Ya wasn''t because of Luo Li. "Not only do I not have grievances with Zhang Ya, but I also saved her once at a zoo. Ah, all of this started from the time I saved her. If only I''d known, I really shouldn''t have saved her then." "It sounds like there''s quite a story there. Lin Tian, tell me more about it," Chen Yixuan said, her interest piqued as she looked at Lin Tian eagerly. Lin Tian actually wanted to share this story with someone else; he was curious about others'' opinions on how he dealt with Zhang Ya. So he started from the zoo incident, going all the way to when he blew up Zhang Ya''s arm and she fled to England. "So, your relentless pursuit of Zhang Ya is understandable. If she returns, she might immediately target the women close to you." "That''s exactly what I''m worried about. With Zhang Ya''s current strength, Mengting and Qianqian have no chance of resisting." Lin Tian looked somewhat helpless. Even the shadows couldn''t locate Zhang Ya; it seemed they could only wait for her to show up herself. But Zhang Ya showing up also meant that her injuries were fully healed. "Who can you blame but yourself, you heartbreaker? Even though you had a woman, you still flirted everywhere. This is your karma." At this moment, Chen Yixuan didn''t forget to take a jab at Lin Tian, laughing heartily. "I clearly rejected her; I just felt Zhang Ya had a bad personality back then. Who knew she would be so extreme." "Typical spoiled princess attitude, the precious daughter of the Zhang Family who always got whatever she wanted from childhood. How could she let a man she fancies slip away?" As a policeman, he hit the nail on the head right away. "Yixuan, do you have any good strategies to protect my two women? I can''t be with them every day, and even if I were willing, they wouldn''t agree. They have their own lives." "For now, I don''t have any good strategies. If there were one, it would be to find Zhang Ya sooner and nip the danger in the bud." This idea coincided perfectly with Lin Tian''s earlier thoughts, but unfortunately, not even a shadow could locate Zhang Ya, so the chance to implement this plan was lost. "Too bad we can''t find Zhang Ya''s location." "Don''t think too much about it. Since you managed to save Mengting and Qianqian from Zhang Ya''s grasp, you can surely save them a second time. Come on, let''s hurry up and eat; the food is getting cold." Chen Yixuan consoled Lin Tian a few words, and Lin Tian also knew that simply worrying was useless. "Do you want me to take you back to school?" After dinner, Chen Yixuan drove her car over. "Never mind, I want to walk alone." In truth, Lin Tian was afraid that someone would see him on his way back to school and tell Bu Mengting. Mengting, his little wife, wasn''t really angry; she was just pretending to create an opportunity for Lin Tian to meet Chen Yixuan alone. "Alright then, take your time walking back." Chen Yixuan was a carefree person; when Lin Tian refused to ride with her, she didn''t fret and just drove home. The first thing Lin Tian did when he got back to school was to call Bu Mengting. "Mengting, my little wife, I am back." "Back or not, I couldn''t care less. Is there anything else, or should I hang up?" Bu Mengting''s voice sounded firm, but Lin Tian knew she wasn''t really angry. If she were, she probably wouldn''t have picked up the call at all. "There is, of course. And it''s extremely important; it involves my life." "What is it? Lin Tian, what''s wrong with you?" Bu Mengting immediately became anxious. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s nothing; don''t worry. You need to remain calm. Now, do what I tell you." "Just tell me what I have to do!" Bu Mengting instantly became tense. "Okay, change into something nice right now and come to the school playground." "Oh, alright. Wait, how does this relate to your life?" Bu Mengting suddenly became alert, sensing something was off. "Of course it''s related. No time to explain now, just hurry over. If you''re late, you might not see me anymore." Lin Tian ended the call abruptly. Soon, Bu Mengting rushed out of her dormitory and ran all the way to the playground. By that time, it was already dark, and many places on the playground were pitch black and invisible. "Lin Tian? Lin Tian! Lin Tian, where are you?" Bu Mengting walked while calling out. Suddenly, a breeze blew from behind, and Bu Mengting felt someone embrace her from the back. Just as she thought about resisting and screaming, she immediately smelled a familiar masculine scent. "Lin Tian, are you trying to scare me to death? What life-threatening issue could possibly make you lure me out here!" Bu Mengting pinched Lin Tian''s waist, and Lin Tian immediately pretended to be in a lot of pain. "Stop twisting, it hurts, hurts, hurts!" Seeing Lin Tian seemingly in real pain, Bu Mengting let go of her grip, yet she still spoke sternly. "See if you''ll still go around flirting with that policewoman." "What do you mean by flirting? That incident this afternoon, she just helped me out. She helped solve a big problem, so of course, I had to show some gratitude. Besides, this whole incident was actually caused by you; technically, you should be the one thanking her properly," Lin Tian retorted. Bu Mengting was momentarily stunned; how had this incident involved her? "It was clearly you guys who fought and disturbed the police. What does that have to do with me?" "How can it not be related? It''s very much related. Let me explain it to you. Why did Jack and I start fighting in the first place?" "Uh" Bu Mengting suddenly found herself at a loss for words; Jack and Lin Tian had fought because of her. Back then, Jack had been pestering Bu Mengting, and Lin Tian had shown up to teach Jack a lesson. That was the beginning of everything. Find more chapters on My Virtual Library Empire "Even if it''s because of me, we weren''t in the wrong. She was just doing what any police officer should do. Enough, enough. Let''s not talk about this anymore. If there''s nothing else, I''m going back to my dorm." "Don''t rush off. I told you, it''s about an important matter concerning my life!" "Well, spit it out then." "Here''s the thing. I just did a reading for myself, and if I don''t have a beautiful woman with me tonight, I might face a bloody disaster. Mengting, my little wife, as Qianqian isn''t around, you''re the only one who can save me from this calamity." Chapter 294 The Guest I Invited "Big liar! I''m going back to the dorm." As soon as Bu Mengting heard this, she knew she had been tricked by Lin Tian again, and turned to run. The easy prey before him, Lin Tian couldn''t possibly let it go. With a lunge, he rushed in front of Bu Mengting, embraced her, and then kissed her fiercely. Soon, Bu Mengting melted into a puddle, her mind filled only with thoughts of Lin Tian, nothing else. "Mengting, my little wife, don''t go back to the dorm today." "Mmm." Bu Mengting quietly agreed, and the two of them did not return to their dorms that night. The next day, the eagerly anticipated outdoor event finally began. Lin Tian''s dorm gang, brought out the tents and other living supplies they had already purchased. What Lin Tian and his friends hadn''t expected was that several women from Bu Mengting''s dormitory also came along with her. This included Liu Mei, who had lost a bet to Feng Jiabao last time at the swimming pool. Guo Rong, with sharp eyes, spotted Liu Mei, who was trying to remain inconspicuous. "Boss, the chick you won in the bet last time is also here. This time you have a good chance, why not just go for it?" The fact that Guo Rong remembered this event is rare, as Liu Mei''s dejected escape last time was still vivid in his memory. "Which Liu Mei?" Lin Tian was unaware of the bet and thought it was a girl Feng Jiabao had flirted with. "Humph, what does it matter if she''s here? I, Feng Jiabao, really don''t fancy this woman. Later, let''s not bring up what happened last time." As they were speaking, the girls had all come over. Bu Mengting felt a bit embarrassed; she had mentioned participating in the outdoor activity today, but her dorm mates insisted on coming along. "Lin Tian, they said they want to come along too." "Let''s all go, the more the merrier." With so many people around, Lin Tian of course had to back Bu Mengting up. The women immediately began praising Bu Mengting profusely for her influence, as if they were basking in her glory. The school bus arrived, and Feng Jiabao and a few others began to load their stuff onto it. "Excuse me, what are you doing? I haven''t seen you before." There were only the driver and a spectacled male student on the bus. When the male student saw Feng Jiabao calling the driver to open the luggage compartment, he stepped in front of them. "Oh, we''ve not seen you either. We''re here to participate in the school-organized outdoor event. You must be participating too, right? Let me introduce myself, my name is Feng Jiabao. Take care of each other on the road!" Feng Jiabao was hearty and warm toward people, but the male student was quite aloof. "I indeed am participating in the outdoor activity, but most of the participants this time are members of the Broadcasting Club. You aren''t members of the Broadcasting Club, are you? I have never seen you before." Broadcasting Club members? Feng Jiabao and his group were a bit confused, but they also knew that Lin Tian was invited by the club president, Shen Mengyi, so they were still confident. "We certainly aren''t members of your Broadcasting Club, but we were invited by your beautiful president, Shen Mengyi." When it came to being invited by Shen Mengyi, Feng Jiabao''s face showed pride. The male student''s expression changed, unable to hide his surprise that they were invited by the president. But the president had clearly said she had invited only one person; could it be she had remembered incorrectly? "Could you wait a moment? I''ll check with the president." The spectacled man was Li Ming, responsible for organizing this event. The bus was arranged by him, and he was meticulous in his duties. Now, with so many people wanting to join, the two buses he had arranged wouldn''t be enough. Feng Jiabao sensed something was amiss and went to relay the situation to Lin Tian. "Oh man, we were definitely a bit wrong here. That day, Shen Mengyi only mentioned inviting me to the activity, never said that it was open to the whole school. It seems like this is a Broadcasting Club event." "Ah, what do we do now? Mengting, how can your boyfriend be so unreliable?" The one who spoke up was Liu Mei. "Liu Mei, have you forgotten you''re supposed to be my girlfriend now?" Feng Jiabao hadn''t planned to bring this up, but Liu Mei always loved causing trouble and even had the nerve to call Lin Tian unreliable; he couldn''t tolerate it. "You!" Seeing it was Feng Jiabao, Liu Mei immediately kept quiet. Indeed, she was at fault last time for sneaking away after losing the bet. But to actually become Feng Jiabao''s girlfriend was absolutely out of the question for her. She had worked hard to get into university and dressed up every day for what? Wasn''t it to find a tall, rich, and handsome boyfriend? While Feng Jiabao was fairly tall, he wasn''t handsome at all. "Fine then, those who don''t want to go can leave now. I''m not forcing anyone. Those who want to stay, stay. Rest assured, we''re definitely able to participate in the activity today." Lin Tian was not worried; he believed Shen Mengyi would not let him down. Soon, Shen Mengyi arrived, accompanied by her sister, Shen Yiran. "Lin Tian, why did you bring so many people?" Honestly, Shen Mengyi had not expected Lin Tian to bring people from two dorms; she had only invited him. Perhaps she hadn''t made that clear? "Er, when I told them, they all said they wanted to come." Lin Tian also felt somewhat embarrassed, but now that everyone was there, he couldn''t just participate in the activity alone. He had already decided, either everyone would go together, or no one would go. Shen Mengyi frowned slightly, but quickly provided a solution. "Alright then, let''s all go. But, you have to agree to one condition." "What condition?" "You''ll find out when the time comes; get on the bus for now." Under Shen Mengyi''s approval, Lin Tian and his friends boarded the bus. Li Ming approached Shen Mengyi, saying the bus might not have enough seats. "No worries, I''ll drive and follow along, bringing a few students with me. Aren''t you driving as well, Li Ming? You can take a few boys." "Alright then. By the way, Mengyi, who exactly are these people? It''s a Broadcasting Club only event, why did you invite them?" "They''re guests I invited, and they all have unique skills." This outdoor activity was actually sponsored by a live streaming platform. Reality shows were popular now, and the Broadcasting Club was collaborating with this live streaming platform to create a college survival program. Though it was labeled a survival adventure, it was really just a gimmickas the survival skills of modern-day college students were practically non-existent. After Lin Tian and his group boarded, most of the Broadcasting Club members also arrived. Overall, there were somewhat more female members in the Broadcasting Club. Especially on the bus Lin Tian and his dorm mates were on, aside from them, the rest were mostly girls from the Broadcasting Club. The few male members of the Broadcasting Club went on another bus. After checking everyone''s attendance, Li Ming started the bus. This time, they were heading to a place called Dog Tail Hill, a three-hour drive from Wu''an City. Dog Tail Hill was relatively untouched and hadn''t been developed into a tourist spot. Plus, there was a county-level city nearby Dog Tail Hill, so they wouldn''t have to worry about cell service. After all, this time, they were collaborating with a live streaming platform. "I am a girl, a pretty girl..." Sitting on a bus can be pretty boring, so the Broadcasting Club''s girls started singing spontaneously. Being part of the Broadcasting Club, they naturally had beautiful voices and sang quite well. "This trip really wasn''t a waste, all these pretty girls. No, we should sing too, to attract the attention of the beauties. Maybe we''ll end up not single by the time we return." The only thing that could make food lover Guo Rong give up food was beautiful women. "Whenever I sing, the beauties all run away. Let''s just not. It''s enough to appreciate the girls singing." Feng Jiabao had the grace to know himself well. There was no need to mention Lin Tao; the guy stayed still as soon as he got on the bus, observing quietly without moving a muscle. Lin Tian, on the other hand, was openly showcasing his love with Bu Mengting. Ah, it looks like I''m the only one left to sing. "South Mountain South..." Guo Rong was rather straightforwardif he wanted to sing, he sang out loud. As soon as he started, his voice overpowered the voices of the girls. But that was just loudnesshis singing skills were truly not that great. "Fatso, can you shut up, please?" "It''s awful, how can you sing so terribly? Did your family even make you?" The girls from the Broadcasting Club immediately began to demean and laugh at him. This group of sharp-tongued girls quickly made Guo Rong too bashful to continue singing. "Hey, fatso, you guys just sit quietly and listen to the music, okay? Don''t create noise." Being despised by the girls completely sabotaged Guo Rong''s plan to attract attention. "What do you mean creating noise? I think you just don''t appreciate it. Listen carefully to how we sing." Seeing Guo Rong''s distress, Lin Tian couldn''t help but stand up and start singing. He sang the same song, South Mountain South. With the Ox Power Technique to control his vocal cords, his voice rang out melodiously and beautifully, just like the original singer. As soon as he began, everyone on the bus fell silent. Many even involuntarily started humming along with Lin Tian. "How come I feel this guy sings even better than the original?" "Do you think so too? I thought there was something wrong with my ears, but this guy really sings beautifully, and he''s so handsome too." "Ah, what a pity. It seems he already has a girlfriend." A group of girls whispered among themselves about Lin Tian. "Mengting, I had no idea your man was a singing god." Wang Du was Bu Mengting''s roommate, and she had also cheered on during the last swimming competition. Although this girl was quite reserved and seldom spoke, she was undeniably beautiful. "Of course, why else would he be Bu Mengting''s man?" Bu Mengting felt delighted inside. After the song South Mountain South ended, many people were still left longing for more. "One more song, one more song!" Your journey continues on My Virtual Library Empire "Another one, another one!" The girls began to shout loudly, and Lin Tian moved closer to Bu Mengting. "Mengting my little wife, what do you think, should I sing another one?" This immediately made everyone notice Bu Mengting, who giggled and said. "Sing them another song." Lin Tian nodded, stood up, and prepared to sing another song. But suddenly, the bus jerked and then came to a stop. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 295 Demons Attack Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire "What''s going on?" "Why has the bus stopped?" "Have we arrived?" At that moment, all the students stood up, as it was clear the bus didn''t stop normally. "We''re not there yet, but the bus has gotten stuck in a mud pit. Could some of you boys get off and help push?" The driver called out to Lin Tian and the other boys since they were the only males on the bus. Lin Tian and the others got off the bus and saw the rear wheels sunk into a large puddle. "Fatty, it''s your time to shine. Quick, lift the bus out." "Come on, boys!" A group of girls cheered them on, but Feng Jiabao and his friends didn''t look too pleased. Lifting the bus out of the mire wasn''t easy with so many students still on board. "Everyone off the bus, or they won''t be able to push it." The driver, quite experienced, told the girls to get off too. "No need, the ground is all muck. You ladies would dirty your shoes. Stay on the bus, don''t come down." Lin Tian suddenly waved his hand, telling the girls not to disembark. Indeed, the ground around the bus was no place to step. If they got off, the girls'' shoes and socks would get dirty. "Young man, don''t be cocky. You''d do well just to get it out empty, let alone with so many people on board. You can''t lift it." The driver thought Lin Tian was taking it too far, trying to show off. Feng Jiabao and his friends kept their eyes on Lin Tian, who just shrugged. "Everyone step back, let me do it alone." Lin Tian walked over to the side of the bus, everyone watching him. "You think you can lift this bus on your own? Alright, go ahead." The driver believed that even if the boys collectively tried to lift the empty bus, they''d fail to get it out. After all, the bus was stuck near the water puddle, surrounded by sludge, and it was hard to exert any force. "Lin Tian, you can do it!" Bu Mengting suddenly shouted, and Feng Jiabao and his friends immediately remembered Lin Tian''s impressive swim meet record. They also began shouting. "Lin Tian, you can do it!" Lin Tian positioned himself at the rear of the bus, found a solid spot to grip. He squatted down in a horse stance, then tensed his arms and shouted loudly. "Lift!" The bus was slowly lifted. Lin Tian, endowed with the Ox Power Technique, possessed immense strength and lifted the bus, including the nearly twenty female students on it. "Wow, that''s amazing!" "So manly, I want to be his girlfriend." "So strong." The girls immediately turned starry-eyed, each dreaming if only their boyfriends could be that impressive. The driver was utterly stunned, his mouth agape in an O shape. Once Lin Tian moved the bus onto the road, he let go, patted the mud off his body, and flashed a charming smile. "Lifting a bus doesn''t seem to be that difficult after all." "Young man, you''re impressive. Alright, hurry up and get on the bus, we''re almost there." The driver gave Lin Tian a thumbs up, urging him and the others to quickly board the bus. In a luxurious villa, two men with casts on their arms sat on a sofa. In front of them lay two beautiful women. "Master Li, are those Demon mercenary group people really as formidable as the legends say?" Zhang Wenbin had some knowledge about the Mercenary World, but he was only exposed to the lesser-known mercenary teams. Teams like the Demon mercenary group, ranked in the top five, were just rumors to him before. "They''re arriving soon, you''ll see for yourself. But be careful what you say, I''ve heard they have a bad temper." "I know, the Demon mercenary group is ranked fifth in the entire Mercenary World, known for their love of killing. I heard that just one of them could take out a whole platoon of regular troops." Compared to the Demon mercenary group, the Yin Ye that Zhang Wenbin had contacted before was nothing to mention. "Rumors might be exaggerated, but a great reputation doesn''t come from nowhere. It shouldn''t be far off. This time, I want to see how Lin Tian will die." Li Guan said through clenched teeth, suddenly grabbing the woman''s head below him and speeding up. At that moment, two off-road vehicles drove into the villa. The cars stopped, and a thin man resembling a monkey was the first to jump out. "Haha, another mission." "Monkey, keep it cool, I heard this time''s employer is a major client, the kind we can''t afford to offend." The second to disembark was a very handsome young man with a sunny smile, quite charming. "Can''t afford to offend, then we won''t offend." At that moment, the first vehicle suddenly rose briefly, as a rough-looking, burly man stepped out. This man''s build was comparable to a grizzly bear, like a brutal beast of a person. The other vehicle was occupied by two people. A cold-looking man wearing glasses and a flamboyantly dressed woman. "Everyone, make a good impression; this boss is a wealthy man. If we do a good job, he said he will reward us." "I like the tycoons!" The rowdy man said in a booming voice. A group of five people entered the villa. At this moment, Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin had just pulled up their pants. "Young Master Li, the people from the Demon mercenaries are here." A middle-aged man, resembling a butler, walked in and announced. "Let them in." Li Guan tidied himself up and straightened his appearance. Soon, five people came in. Li Guan''s first glance was at the flamboyantly dressed woman, whose figure was explosive, with full breasts, perky buttocks, and straight legs. She was the type to elicit a reaction at first sight. But thinking of the rumors about the Demon mercenary group, he immediately suppressed his desires earnestly. "Which one of you is Young Master Li?" The Monkey began to shout as soon as he entered. This fellow was thin, yet his voice was surprisingly loud. Li Guan immediately stood up. "I am indeed. You must be from the Demon mercenary group, right?" "Correct, Young Master Li. Whatever you need, just command us." The man in glasses seemed to have some status among the group of five, silencing the others the moment he spoke. "Here''s the thing, I have a very capable rival. Previously, I hired an assassin to kill him. But he not only caught the assassin but also found me. Look at my hands; they are his handiwork." "Tsk tsk, Young Master Li, you really have bad luck. When hiring assassins, you must look for professionals." The Monkey said indifferently. "Exactly! The previous assassin was too unprofessional, and even I ended up suffering. But can you all show me a trick or two?" This time, Li Guan was cautious, afraid of hiring unreliable folks and getting tortured by Lin Tian again, who would then come knocking on his door. Upon hearing Li Guan''s words, all five people laughed. "Monkey, show us one." Suddenly, the man with glasses commanded, and the thin man flicked his hand, sending a cold gleam flashing past Li Guan''s face. A hair-like thin bloodline appeared instantly on Li Guan''s cheek! It scared Li Guan into a cold sweat. "What do you mean by this?" "I was too abrupt. There was a fly buzzing around Young Master Li, and I couldn''t help but give it a slash." The Monkey said nonchalantly while Li Guan''s face expressed disbelief. Using a flying dagger to hit a fly, for real? He turned around and found the flying dagger that had flashed past his face. At that moment, the dagger was stuck in the wall, with just the tip embedded. A fly''s corpse was right by the blade''s point. The control this person had over the flying dagger was just too exaggerated. It was hard enough to hit a fly with a flying dagger, but now, not only had he hit the fly, he had also pinned it to the wall. It required not only accuracy but also extreme control over the force. "Amazing! Amazing! Worthy of the Demon mercenary group." Zhang Wenbin immediately clapped and cheered loudly, although Li Guan felt a bit uncomfortable inside since the Monkey had thrown a flying dagger at him. Although it was for a demonstration, Li Guan still felt uncomfortable. However, to take down Lin Tian, he endured it. "It seems I''ve found the right people this time. This is your target, named Lin Tian. She should currently be with her school''s Broadcasting Club at Dog Tail Mountain for some wilderness survival challenge." "A wilderness survival challenge? Haha, how interesting! Cobra, how about we turn this into a grand hunting event this time?" The handsome man spoke in a gentle voice, making him seem approachable and relaxed, even though he was proposing something sinister. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hmm, that''s a good suggestion. Young Master Li, we''ll take the job. According to our rules, you must first transfer half of the deposit into our account." "No problem." Li Guan immediately transferred the money, and the mercenaries beamed with joy. "Three days from now, wait for good news. Alright, let''s set off!" "Wow, this man is so handsome! Capture him alive; I like him," said the voluptuous woman. Everyone was startled not so much by her tone, which wasn''t particularly menacing, but because the woman''s voice was unmistakably male. Plus, he was purposely putting on a coquettish voice, giving everyone the creeps. Turned out, the woman was actually a transvestite. Ugh, Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin both felt a stomach discomfort as if something surged up. When they first saw the transvestite, they inevitably had some fantasized thoughts, and now knowing she was a transvestite, both felt somewhat nauseous. "I wish you success upon your departure." Li Guan persevered in completing these few sentences, then immediately ran to the bathroom to vomit. Soon the SUVs started up again, and the five people drove in two cars towards Dog Tail Mountain. In the following car, the transvestite was driving, while the man with glasses stared at Lin Tian''s photo without speaking for a long time. "Cobra, you seem quite afraid of this target?" The transvestite couldn''t help but ask, and Cobra adjusted his glasses. "This person is not simple, but we are here to kill, not for a one-on-one fight." "You always think things through. But could you spare me a taste? He really is too perfect." "Cut it out, look for a man after the task is completed, then you can find anyone you like. Now is not the time!" Chapter 296 Group Competition "The air here is really nice. Sis, how many days are we going to stay here?" Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran had already arrived earlier. To coordinate with the live broadcast platform, they had to park the car at the foot of the mountain and then hike up. "At least three days, I guess. Strange, how come they haven''t arrived yet?" "The speed of the bus is naturally slow. Shall we go up the mountain first?" "Let''s wait for them." After all, Shen Mengyi was the club president. If it wasn''t for Lin Tian bringing so many people at the last minute, she might have opted to take the bus with the club members. "Hmph, I think you''re just waiting for Lin Tian. Sis, he already has two women. What are you still daydreaming about?" "What nonsense are you talking about? I invited Lin Tian to join the program because I''m worried about accidents. After all, this isn''t the city, it''s the middle of nowhere. With that guy Lin Tian around, there''s nothing to fear." Just thinking about Lin Tian''s tall figure made Shen Mengyi''s mind wander for a moment. "Hey, look, they''re coming." In the distance, two buses slowly made their way towards them. Soon, everyone got off the buses, and the luggage was taken down. The buses, of course, weren''t going to stay; after dropping off people and things, they left. "Members of the Broadcasting Club, my fellow roommates? After a long journey, we have finally arrived at Dog Tail Hill. Now, let''s pick up our things and head up the mountain!" Shen Mengyi had a real sense of leadership; with just a few words, she immediately boosted everyone''s morale. Everyone started the climb, carrying their own belongings. While Dog Tail Hill wasn''t very high, several of the boys began to struggle halfway up the mountain. They were carrying a lot of tents and food, while the girls naturally had their backpacks and carried lighter things. But each boy was carrying quite a bit of stuff. That''s when the drawbacks of the stronger Yin and weaker Yang became apparent. "Oh, when are we going to get there?" Guo Rong was the first to give up. He was a foodie, and while he might not lack strength, he definitely couldn''t handle carrying a heavy load uphill. "We''re almost there. Guo Rong, if you can''t carry it anymore, give it to me!" Lin Tian noticed Guo Rong was flagging and took it upon himself to relieve Guo Rong of his load. Without the burden, Guo Rong was exhausted but still managed to keep up with the group. After a while, Feng Jiabao also began to falter. Lin Tian didn''t say a word and took on Feng Jiabao''s belongings as well. At this point, the male club members of the Broadcasting Club were in a tough spot. Under Li Ming''s lead, they were slowing down more and more. "Damn, who''s that guy? He''s carrying three people''s stuff!" "Strongman, right? If only we had a strongman to carry my stuff too. Li Ming, I can''t go on, let''s rest for a bit." Li Ming saw Lin Tian and his group in the distance and could only sigh and signal for his people to stop and rest for a while. The girls at the front had already reached mid-hill, which was the designated campsite. Not only was there a small lake, but also a forest. This forest was the target area for this outdoor activity. "Everyone, keep it up! We''re already here!" Shen Mengyi had been leading the way and after arriving, realizing that the boys with heavy loads still hadn''t made it up, she shouted some encouragement. Then she saw Lin Tian coming over by himself, carrying a pile of things. By Lin Tian''s side, Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao had their hands empty. Lin Tian had wanted to take the stuff carried by Lin Tao too, but Lin Tao seemed unwilling and kept carrying it, following right behind Lin Tian. Lin Tian was slow to arrive precisely because he was accommodating Lin Tao''s pace. "My goodness, that powerful Hercules doesn''t seem to be affected at all by carrying so much stuff while walking?" "Yeah, if I could be his girlfriend, I''d be super happy to death." A few girls whispered among themselves, all thinking Lin Tian was very manly. "Where should I put these?" Most of the things Lin Tian carried were actually for the Broadcasting Club. Their own stuff was only a small part of it. It was lucky that Lin Tian brought those few boys; otherwise, it would have been troublesome for the girls to move all the stuff from the foot of the mountain to midway up. "Here, put them here. We''re going to camp here tonight." Shen Mengyi waved her hand by the lakeside. She had chosen a spot very close to the lake. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was near a water source and suitable for camping. Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire After putting down the load, Lin Tian simply started to help set up tents. By the time they had erected seven or eight tents, Li Ming, leading the male club members of the Broadcasting Club, finally climbed to the destination with difficulty. The guys arrived, dumped their stuff, and promptly lay flat on the ground to rest. Shen Mengyi was busier, directly taking on the role of a female broadcaster. Actually, the live broadcast had started as soon as they reached the destination. As she introduced the features of Dog Tail Hill to the viewers, she also explained the plan for the outdoor survival challenge. Articulate and with a sweet voice, as soon as the live stream started, it received a lot of attention from netizens. "Wu''an University is not bad, huh! When will our school organize such an event?" "Tsk tsk, is the female host from Wu''an University as well? What''s her phone number? What about her WeChat?" "Are you really going to live here for three days? What will you eat?" "There''s a prop team, so don''t worry about food. But I''m thinking, with so many girls staying in this place for three days, the mosquitoes on the mountain are in for a treat." Netizens left comments one after another, and it was apparent that this live streaming event had successfully captured the attention of people from all walks of life. After Lin Tian had helped Li Ming and his group set up the tents, Shen Mengyi gathered everyone together. "According to the statistics by classmate Li Ming, this time our Broadcasting Club has a total of 32 people. Including the special guests I invited, we have forty people in total. There are ten males and thirty females. Since this activity is sponsored by the live-streaming platform, we need to make it interesting. I''ve divided everyone into five groups, each with two males and six females. Let''s see which group has the strongest wilderness survival ability, and the final winner will receive a prize of ten thousand yuan from the live-streaming platform." The prize money wasn''t very high, but it was just for the show''s effect. With the competition, there would naturally be sustained interest. The grouping was quickly completed. As the president of the Broadcasting Club, Shen Mengyi naturally chose to be in a group with her special guest Lin Tian. Shen Yiran, of course, was in the same group with her sister. Along with Bu Mengting, there were now four people in their group. Lin Tian thought about it and added Guo Rong to this group. Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao were assigned to other groups. Bu Mengting pulled in Zhang Guo''er, with whom she had a noticeably deeper relationship in the dorm. Shen Mengyi picked two more girls from the club members to join. That made the group complete with eight people. "Alright, now that the grouping is done. Everyone come up with a name for your group, and then report back to me." The names came out quickly. To align with the show, Shen Mengyi named her own group the Dream Girls Team. Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao''s group was called the Forest Treasure Hunters. Li Ming''s group was named the Dog Tail Mountain Commando. The remaining two groups were respectively called the Dog Tail Mountain Mushroom Pickers and the Dog Tail Mountain Fish Touchers. After the naming was completed, Shen Mengyi brought forward the female host from the live streaming platform, as she herself took on the role of the captain for the Dream Girls Team. "Now our camp is set up. But the biggest problem we''re facing next is food. We will have to live here for more than three days. If we don''t find food, we will starve. Let''s start with the first segment, searching for ingredients. Each team will search for ingredients independently. Before it gets dark, return to the camp and rankings will be determined based on each team''s harvest. First place gets five points, second place four points. And so on, with fifth place getting one point. These points will be used to determine the champion of the competition." The platform''s female host briefly explained the rules. Then, with her command, all five teams set off. Li Ming''s three Broadcasting Club teams had a clear division of labor. The Mushroom Pickers headed deep into the forest. The Fish Touchers went directly towards the lake. The Commando also entered the forest, but presumably not to look for mushrooms. It seemed that the Broadcasting Club had done a lot of preparation before coming. Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao thought about it and decided to follow the Fish Touchers towards the lake. "Lin Tian, where shall we look for ingredients?" Since Shen Mengyi had invited Lin Tian, she naturally planned to rely on him for the wilderness survival this time. "Let''s head into the woods," Lin Tian decided after pondering, and led the Dream Girl Squad into the forest. This forest may be halfway up the mountain, but it actually covers quite a large area. The three teams that entered the woods probably wouldn''t have much chance of running into one another. Lin Tian took out three coins and began to use divination. "President, what is Lin Tian doing?" Among the other two girls in the group, one was named Bai Ruolan and the other Liu Fangfang. The one asking was Bai Ruolan. This girl, true to her name, had very fair skin and dressed simply, with no makeup on her face. Pale as a lily, like an orchid, was Bai Ruolan. "I''m not sure, Lin Tian, what are you doing?" "Oh, I''m divining which direction to go in so we can gather more food ingredients." Divination? The girls all grew curious. Following the results of Lin Tian''s divination, he pointed north. The Dream Girl Squad then headed north. Along the way, no food was discovered, or maybe the group just didn''t recognize it, possibly passing by many edible things. "Look, that tree is full of fruit, and they seem edible!" Suddenly, Liu Fangfang shouted, and everyone immediately looked in the direction she was pointing. Indeed, on a nameless large tree, there were many fruits dangling from the branches. However, the tree was extremely tall, and the fruit-bearing branches were near the top of the canopy. "It''s so high, how can we pick the fruit? Should we throw stones at them?" Since Guo Rong had joined the activity, food had naturally become a priority. For a foodie like her, seeing food at this moment truly elevated her intelligence. "Don''t use stones, they''ll probably get smashed from falling from that height. I''ll go up and pick them!" Lin Tian volunteered bravely and quickly climbed the tree. Chapter 297 Wild Fruits "Wow, Lin Tian is so incredible." A group of women watched as Lin Tian climbed the tree like a monkey, easily reaching a high point. However, the hardest part was yet to come. Lin Tian was standing on a tree branch at this point, and the wild fruits were at the tips of the branches. If he wanted to collect the fruit, he had to continue stepping on the branches to go higher. But these branches were quite thin and would have difficulty supporting a person''s weight. "Lin Tian, if it''s too difficult, you should come down. Safety first." Shen Mengyi was somewhat worried; she was essentially in charge of this activity. If something were to happen, she would not be able to shirk responsibility. "Lin Tian, you''re the best!" Contrary to Shen Mengyi, Bu Mengting shouted a cheer of encouragement. Bu Mengting had spent quite a bit of time with Lin Tian, and Lin Tian always seemed to create miracles. He wouldn''t do something if he wasn''t sure of it. Lin Tian gave a slight smile to the people below, revealing a sunshine-like grin. Then, he stepped forward cautiously, much to the surprise of those below; the branches didn''t even bend under Lin Tian''s weight. Of course, this was because Lin Tian used the Flying Technique. In fact, Lin Tian could''ve directly stepped on the fruit, but that would have been too shocking. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After easily picking a dozen fruits, Lin Tian climbed down. "Lin Tian, have you practiced Qinggong? How did those thin branches not bend when you stepped on them?" Shen Yiran rushed over and asked with a look of admiration. "That''s right, it''s Qinggong." Lin Tian was, of course, happy to play dumba delightful misunderstanding. However, this led to some trouble as well. "Lin Tian, I want to learn Qinggong too. Let me be your apprentice, will you teach me please?" Lin Tian was immediately stumped by Shen Yiran''s words. What he had used just now was not any Qinggong, but the Flying Technique, which he exchanged from the Supernatural Ability System. Definitely not Qinggong. How could he possibly teach Shen Yiran Qinggong? "Ahem, this skill must be learned from a young age, your body is already fully grown, so it''s impossible for you to learn now. There are still plenty of fruits on the tree, I''ll go and pick them." Lin Tian made an excuse and quickly climbed back up the tree. After a few back and forth trips, all the fruits on the tree had been collected. Lin Tian intentionally left a few large ones with a deep color behind. Counting them, there were exactly four. Lin Tian gave one to Bu Mengting, one to Shen Mengyi, and one was snatched away by Shen Yiran. The last one he ate himself. "What are these fruits called? They taste sour and sweet, kind of like plums." "Who knows? They''re wild fruits from the mountains; I''ve never seen them before." "Who cares? As long as they''re delicious." "Save some to take back; we need to count the points later." Shen Mengyi noticed that everyone was enjoying them a bit too much and gave a reminder. "Why the rush? There''s still plenty of time. Let''s eat more to gain energy. Maybe we''ll find even better food later." Lin Tian felt that they could enjoy the fruits now to replenish their energy. Today, until the evening, they could only eat the food they found themselves. This wilderness survival activity was a bit artificial due to the presence of a props team. But during the day, in accordance with the live streaming platform''s requirements, they still had to eat the food they found themselves as much as possible. Having walked such a long distance, everyone was also a bit thirsty. Around fifty or sixty fruits picked from the tree were all shared and finished by the group. "It seems we''ve had a good start. Are you all rested? Let''s continue!" The Dream Girl Squad''s direction was still the one Lin Tian had previously chosen. The fifty or sixty wild fruits also sufficiently proved the effectiveness of Lin Tian''s divination; moving in this direction was bound to yield rewards. "Did you guys hear something?" After walking a few hundred meters further, Liu Fangfang suddenly called out. Everyone listened carefully and indeed heard the sound of trickling water. "It sounds like flowing water. Could there be a stream ahead?" Where there is a water source, it usually means more food. This is also why the Fishing Team and Lin Tao had directly headed for the lake. However, compared to a lake, a mountain stream is better suited for college students seeking food. The lake is too large, with many fish, but they are hard to catch. The stream has fewer fish, but they are easier to catch. "Hurry up, everyone, there might be a stream ahead. Whether we can have fish for dinner tonight depends on this." Shen Mengyi took the lead, cheering everyone on. Under the guidance of Shen Mengyi, the Dream Girl Squad quickened their pace and soon found a stream. "Wow, look, there are really fish. Let''s go catch them!" A few girls saw the fish in the river and immediately took off their shoes and socks to rush in and catch them. The water in the stream wasn''t deep; standing in it would probably just come up over their ankles. "Come on, let''s go catch some fish too." Bu Mengting became interested as well and pulled Lin Tian into the water. Guo Rong, the foodie, at this moment, was quite clever; he pretended to be all dazed and silly and sidled up to the quiet Bai Ruolan. "Ah, the fish swim away so fast; how can we catch them like this?" Shen Yiran had already tried twice and both times, the fish had slipped away. Frustrated, she stomped in the water a few times. It was Shen Mengyi, however, who remained completely focused on a fish just a step in front of her. "This time, see where you can run!" Suddenly, Shen Mengyi made her move. The fish seemed not to react in time, Shen Mengyi''s hands had already entered the water, but it hadn''t started to flee yet. Just when Shen Mengyi thought she had caught the fish, the fish''s tail slapped the water, and like an arrow released from a bow, it swiftly swam away. The speed of that fish was too fast. "Wow! Lin Tian, you''re amazing!" Just after several of the girls had failed in their attempts, a crisp and pleasant voice rang out. Bu Mengting was grinning from ear to ear, holding a fish that wouldn''t stop thrashing its tail. The fish was about as wide as a palm and over twenty centimeters long, so it was not a small fish anymore. This was the fish Lin Tian had just caught! "Mengting, take the fish to the shore and find a bag to put it in." "Okay." Bu Mengting carefully brought the fish to the shore, and all the girls were envious. "Lin Tian, come here. Help me catch one too!" Shen Yiran stood with her hands on her hips, full of command, and yelled at Lin Tian. Lin Tian suddenly thrust his hand into the water and then pulled out a fish that was slightly smaller than the one before. "Come here, I''ve caught another one." The stream wasn''t deep, and with the boost of the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian''s reflexes and speed of action were very fast. Any fish daring to lurk near Lin Tian were bound to be caught. Shen Yiran ran over happily, contentedly holding the fish as she got ashore. Soon enough, with Lin Tian''s help, each of the girls managed to catch three or four fish each. The haul of ingredients they now had was quite respectable. "With so many fish, our Dream Girls Team is bound to be the champions tonight." Shen Yiran said with pride on her face as if she was the one who caught all the fish. "Hey, sister, why aren''t you coming up yet?" "I haven''t caught any fish yet." "Why don''t you let Lin Tian help you catch one!" "No, today I have to catch a fish myself." Shen Mengyi''s stubbornness kicked in; she was the type who had to do well in anything she undertook. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have been able to become president of the Broadcasting Club in her sophomore year, a position usually held by juniors. Lin Tian had already caught a fish and was about to call Shen Mengyi over. Upon hearing her words, he simply loosened his grip, allowing the fish to swim away. "Ah!" Suddenly, Shen Mengyi screamed, then plunged straight into the stream. The incident happened so suddenly that Lin Tian didn''t have time to react, and they were quite far apart. He rushed over immediately and picked Shen Mengyi up. At that moment, Shen Mengyi''s complexion was pale, and her lips were turning purple, it seemed that she had been poisoned. "A snake, there''s a snake!" Shen Mengyi''s consciousness was a bit blurry by then, indicating the snake''s venom was not mild. Lin Tian quickly brought Shen Mengyi to the shore, placing her on the grass by the waterside. Only then did he notice two distinct puncture wounds on Shen Mengyi''s left ankle. "Mengyi has been bitten by a snake, who can help her suck out the poison?" The snake venom was potent; if it wasn''t sucked out quickly, Shen Mengyi''s life would be in danger. Read exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire But when the other girls heard Shen Mengyi was poisoned, all their faces turned pale with fear. "Lin Tian, will the person sucking out the poison get poisoned too?" Bu Mengting wanted to help, but was afraid of being poisoned herself, so she hesitated. Lin Tian thought that was indeed a possibility. "Forget it, I''ll do it." He positioned Shen Mengyi''s body, then grabbed her left foot. Shen Mengyi''s foot was small and exquisite, with delicate white toes and nails painted a gemstone-like pink. In ancient times, a beautiful woman''s foot was referred to as a ''jade foot'', and Lin Tian thought Shen Mengyi''s foot qualified. It appeared smooth and translucent, gleaming with a jade-like luster. The only flaw was the two puncture wounds on the ankle, which were turning slightly black. There was no more time to waste; he had to suck out the poison. Lin Tian bent down, bringing his mouth close to Shen Mengyi''s ankle. He opened his mouth and gave a fierce suck; a fishy-tasting blood entered his mouth. Lin Tian''s tongue tingled slightly, which meant the venom was indeed present. He was very careful, controlling the poisoned blood before tilting his head to spit it out. The blood he spat out was black, clearly indicating strong toxicity. Lin Tian sucked repeatedly, mouthful by mouthful. After about thirty times, when the blood he drew became fresh and red, he stopped. "Ah, Lin Tian, what, what are you doing?" With the poison sucked out, Shen Mengyi was out of danger. She opened her eyes and saw Lin Tian holding her foot, his mouth still pressed to her ankle. This pervert, did he have a foot fetish? But with so many people watching, to do this seemed a bit excessive. Shouldn''t an acolyte of such pleasures seek privacy? Shen Mengyi quickly withdrew her foot, watching Lin Tian with a wary expression. "I was saving your life!" Lin Tian appeared quite aggrieved. Chapter 298 Wild Boar Attack "Help, what help? You were clearly just..." Bullying, the three words Shen Mengyi didn''t say. Her relationship with Lin Tian was actually quite complicated, and even if Lin Tian took some advantage of her, Shen Mengyi wouldn''t really be angry. What she couldn''t figure out was how Lin Tian could lick her foot in front of the other students. Wasn''t that too perverted? "Sis, you don''t remember? Just now you were catching fish in the river, and not only did you not catch any, but you were also bitten by a snake. If it weren''t for Lin Tian sucking out the poison for you, you''d probably be dead by now." Shen Yiran stood up to speak for Lin Tian. "Exactly, I was kind enough to save you, and you mistook me for a bully. Shen Mengyi, so this is what I, Lin Tian, am in your heart?" "Ah, I''m sorry, I was just completely blanked out and didn''t know anything. I, I was really bitten by a snake?" Shen Mengyi immediately patted her forehead, vaguely remembering that she had been bitten by a snake, and then her mind went blank. "Look at the wound on your ankle for yourself!" Lin Tian pointed out the wound on Shen Mengyi''s foot irritably, and she immediately knew she had misjudged him. "I''m sorry for misunderstanding you. It looks like we''ve caught enough fish, and since there are snakes in the river, let''s head back now." With so many fish, they should be able to score quite a few points in the ingredient gathering segment. The key point was that Shen Mengyi''s foot had been bitten by a snake, which would make it difficult to move further in. Shen Mengyi herself was very influential, and several girls agreed, so Lin Tian certainly didn''t insist. A few people put on their shoes then turned around and headed back. "Be careful!" Lin Tian suddenly shouted, then quickly embraced a girl and rushed to the side. Out of the bushes, a wild boar the size of a calf emerged, its long tusks like curved knives glinting coldly. Had Lin Tian been any slower, the girl in his arms would probably have met her demise. Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire "Aren''t you going to let go of me?" Shen Yiran''s face turned red with embarrassment. Even though she was usually forthright and openly flirted with Lin Tian, claiming boldly that she and her sister both wanted to be Lin Tian''s women, in reality, she had never been in a relationship beforea typical virgin. Now being held like this by Lin Tian, a surge of masculine vigor rushed into her small nose. It made Shen Yiran''s body heat up slightly, giving her an unusual feeling. However, since all the classmates were nearby, Shen Yiran pushed Lin Tian a little, asking him to let go. "Stop messing around; it''s very dangerous. This boar is so big, how did it get that way?" When Lin Tian said this, Shen Yiran noticed a calf-sized wild boar was shaking its head to complete a turn in front of a tree. The boar that had been preparing to charge at Shen Yiran had been saved by Lin Tian, and the swift boar hit a tree directly. The boar seemed unharmed, its tusks still frightening. Meanwhile, a large patch of tree bark was crushed on impact. "Such a big wild boar, everyone be careful. Lin Tian, what should we do now?" Shen Mengyi was somewhat panicked. She had just been bitten by a snake, and now a boar had appeared; there were indeed many dangers in this forest. But, she was relatively calm, loudly reassuring her classmates to keep them from panicking. Finally, she asked Lin Tian what to do. "Everyone form a circle and shout loudly. Don''t look at the boar''s size; it''s actually quite timid. Seeing so many of us, it will feel threatened. If we scatter, they will pick us off one by one. So everyone must stick together and definitely not act alone. As for this boar, leave it to me." Lin Tian''s eyes fixed on the boar, full of fighting spirit. Shen Mengyi quickly gathered the students together, and the foodie Guo Rong volunteered to stand at the front. "I''m bigger with more fat, so even if the boar hits me, I probably won''t be hurt." The willingness to step up at a critical moment left an impression in the girls'' hearts. "Good on you, Guo Rong. We''re all counting on you." Bu Mengting didn''t go to Lin Tian; she knew that at this time she would be a burden. Standing with everyone, not distracting Lin Tian, was the best help she could offer him. "Don''t worry, I''m an MT!" "Hahaha..." The group laughed, and the wild boar in front of them didn''t seem so scary anymore. "Huff!" The wild boar suddenly let out a loud snort, then began pawing the ground with its hind legsa clear prelude to a charge. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Come on!" Lin Tian was not to be outdone, spreading his legs apart, pointing at the boar, and gesturing to it with a coaxing finger. Whether the boar understood Lin Tian''s challenge or its patience had run out was unclear. The boar charged, its limbs flying, its round body rumbling towards them like a small tank. As it picked up speed, several of the girls turned pale. "Don''t be afraid, I''m here, the boar won''t hurt you!" Lin Tian let out a shout, extended his arms, and charged toward the wild boar. The strongest attack of this wild boar was probably this charge. If he could withstand the boar''s charge, then the boar would be easy to handle. As all the girls were behind him, Lin Tian could not retreat; he decided to face the wild boar head-on and repel it. Standing still, his focus intensified. The running speed of the wild boar suddenly slowed down. From its previous extreme speed, Lin Tian could now catch the boar''s silhouette. Very soon, Lin Tian noticed in his field of vision that the boar''s image grew increasingly ferocious, yet its movements seemed like a video playing over a poor internet connection. A single motion could be broken down into several segments. In the eyes of onlookers, Lin Tian stood motionless, as if frozen in fear by the wild boar. In reality, Lin Tian was silently gathering strength. When the boar entered his range of attack, Lin Tian suddenly erupted, stepping forward with a lunge, and struck out fiercely with both hands. Man and boar collided, Lin Tian''s hands precisely grasping the most lethal weapons of the boar, its two tusks. "Lin Tian, go for it, Lin Tian, you''re the best!" Bu Mengting, upon seeing Lin Tian grab the boar''s tusks in one go, felt thrilled by his robust silhouette and immediately cheered him on. The other girls did not expect that such a large wild boar could be stopped by Lin Tian with his bare hands. At that moment, Lin Tian was wrestling with the boar. It must be said, the boar''s strength was indeed massive, probably ten times stronger than a calf of the same size. But the boar had chosen the wrong opponent, for Lin Tian had cultivated the Ox Power Technique and was a true strongman. The boar, with its tusks grasped by Lin Tian, realized no matter how desperately it struggled, it could not escape from this man''s hands. The boar''s hind hooves kept digging at the ground, but no matter how much it struggled, its tusks could not break free from Lin Tian''s grip; in fact, it found it difficult to even budge. Before long, it seemed the boar had exhausted its strength. Lin Tian exerted force with his hands and directly flipped the boar over. Then he mounted the boar''s belly, one hand holding the tusk, the other smacking the boar''s head with a fierce punch. The boar''s head tilted, and it was a goner. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian! Lin Tian..." Each member of the Dream Girls Team couldn''t help but cheer for Lin Tian. Lin Tian, meanwhile, got off the boar''s body and started to smile at the boar. So this wild boar was the good thing Lin Tian had divined; with this boar, the first place for the Dream Girls Team in tonight''s ingredient gathering was secure. "What are you grinning at?" Bu Mengting rushed over, throwing herself into Lin Tian''s arms, expecting to have a wonderful *** as in the ending of an American blockbuster. Who knew Lin Tian was actually smiling foolishly at a wild boar, leaving Bu Mengting not knowing what to say. "I''m smiling at this wild boar. Look at its size, our team is definitely going to be first tonight in gathering ingredients." "Yeah, you''re right, Lin Tian. With such a big wild boar, our team is definitely going to be first." Shen Yiran ran over, taking pictures of the boar with her phone non-stop. The other girls finally reacted and started posing and taking pictures around the boar. "Make sure not to upload the photos yet, this is our trump card. Let''s first bring back the fish, and when they''ve all presented their ingredients, we''ll drag out the wild boar. It''ll definitely blow their minds." The astute Shen Mengyi immediately conjured up a dramatic face-slapping scene, surely it would be great for the show. "Got it, Club President." Several girls, naturally looking up to Shen Mengyi''s lead, stored the photos in their albums, planning to upload them to their spaces right after the scoring was over. "But President, such a big wild boar, how do we bring it back?" Bai Ruolan was quieter by nature, yet her thinking was agile, always considering what others overlooked. "Yeah, exactly, how do we bring back such a big wild boar?" Guo Rong immediately echoed her, the two had interacted well while catching fish. It seemed that this time Guo Rong had found his target. "Leave the boar to me, I''ll carry it back." Lin Tian went beside the boar, grabbed it with both hands, and hoisted it onto his shoulder. Then, carrying the boar on his shoulders, he took the lead and began heading back. Shen Mengyi originally wanted Lin Tian to carry her back because she had been bitten by a snake. Now, for the sake of the wild boar, she still gritted her teeth and insisted on walking with the team. Fortunately, the snake venom had already been sucked out by Lin Tian; it was just two extra holes, after all. As night fell, the people from the five teams gradually returned to camp. As per the original agreement, they had to be back at camp before dark. "The Mushroom Team sure lives up to its name, finding so many mushrooms?" "The Fish-Touching Team isn''t doing too badly either, catching so many fish!" "The Assault Team actually caught three wild rabbits and five wild chickens. My goodness, they must have won the ingredient gathering challenge!" The Broadcasting Club''s three teams performed unexpectedly well. Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao''s Forest Treasure Hunting Team felt rather awkward with just a few fish and a dozen mushrooms. Chapter 299 Five Points Secured Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire The live streaming platform''s crew didn''t follow the five teams during their ingredient gathering process, because it involved hunting wild rabbits, which couldn''t be broadcast. So, the people from the live streaming platform were all waiting at the camp for the five teams to return. "Four teams are back now. The three teams from Dogtail Mountain did well, but the Forest Treasure Hunting Team seems to have had a bad time. It looks like they put all their energy into treasure hunting," The female host''s presenting style was witty and humorous, which caused the students to burst into laughter, also easing the awkwardness for Lin Tao''s team. "Now, only the Dream Girls Team hasn''t returned yet. Given the current situation, the Dogtail Mountain Assault Team is very likely to win this ingredient collection competition." As the female host commented, a cheer went up among the crowd. The members of the Dream Girls Team had returned, but Lin Tian was not seen among the crowd. According to Shen Mengyi''s plan, Lin Tian was hiding in the woods, waiting for a text from Shen Mengyi before he could appear carrying a wild boar. "Dream Girls Team, where are your collected ingredients?" "Here are the ingredients we collected." A group of beautiful women brought out a bag full of fish. Their haul was comparable to the Fishing Team, but it was probably much less than the Assault Team''s. "President Mengyi, it looks like we''re going to win the championship!" Li Ming was beaming with a smile. Coming from a well-off family, he had gone hunting in the mountains with his grandfather and father since he was young and had even learned Hunting Technique from an old hunter in the mountains. For Li Ming, being in the forest felt like being at home. Actually, Li Ming was quite capable, and his reason for joining the Broadcasting Club was simple: because of Shen Mengyi. However, Shen Mengyi didn''t seem to have much interest in Li Ming, but that hadn''t discouraged him. In fact, he was the mastermind behind this outdoor activity. The live streaming platform had been paid off by Li Ming. In essence, this activity was orchestrated by Li Ming to impress a girl. The results so far were quite goodLi Ming''s team had bagged so many small animals, and of course, it was all Li Ming''s doing. The only pity was that Shen Mengyi wasn''t in his team. However, that wasn''t important. What mattered was that Li Ming might beat Shen Mengyi this time. Knowing how competitive Shen Mengyi was, Li Ming figured that defeating her once would surely make a lasting impression on her. "Oh? You guys did great? Managed to hunt that many small animals?" "These were all hunted by Li Ming; we just helped collect them," Several team members couldn''t help but speak up, naturally with some having been persuaded by Li Ming''s benefits to speak up. "That''s quite impressive." Shen Mengyi was expressionless, but inside she was bursting with joy. Hehe, just wait and see how I make you eat your words. She stealthily sent a text to Lin Tian with just one digit: 1. Upon receiving the message, Lin Tian started making his way to the camp while carrying a wild boar. "The Dream Girls Team''s haul isn''t small, but it''s probably still less compared to the Assault Team. It looks like the champions of the first ingredient gathering phase has been determined, and the champions are..." Just as the female host was about to announce the Assault Team as champions, Shen Mengyi suddenly shouted. "Shen Mengyi, do you have any objections?" "Absolutely, the champions should be us, the Dream Girls Team." "Ahem, although you are the president of the Broadcasting Club, you can''t just mess around, right? The results are clear; the Assault Team obviously collected more ingredients. This is live, and many people are watching." The female host was somewhat embarrassed, thinking Shen Mengyi was going to resort to drastic measures just to claim the championship. The other students were also skeptical about Shen Mengyi''s actions. "I know, but haven''t you noticed that our Dream Girls Team is missing one person?" Hearing Shen Mengyi''s words, other students then realized that the Dream Girls Team was indeed one member short. "Shen Mengyi, what do you mean?" "What I mean is, we still have ingredients in the hands of the last team member. Now, he has returned with the ingredients. Please give him a warm welcome!" Shen Mengyi pointed in Lin Tian''s direction, and both the female host and the cameraperson turned to look. The cameraman immediately directed the camera over there. Under the dim night, Lin Tian was seen stepping out of the forest, carrying a wild boar the size of a young calf, step by step towards the camp. The dark night sky served as a natural backdrop, with the young man carrying a wild boar emerging from the forest. The massive size of the wild boar and the faint smile on the young man''s face left a deep impression on those who saw. "My goodness! Such a huge boar! I need to take a photo!" Several quick-reacting girls had already started using their phones, while the girls from the Dream Girls Team were busy uploading photos they had already taken. Needless to say, they snapped a few more of the current moment. Indeed, the sight of Lin Tian carrying the wild boar from the forest towards the camp was absolutely breathtaking. By the time Lin Tian had brought the wild boar into the camp, the entire camp was buzzing. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This huge wild boar should be enough to feed everyone for two days. "We thought the Assault Team would win the first phase of the championship, but now there''s been a slight surprise. If my eyes do not deceive me, the Dream Girls Team has hunted a large wild boar. Therefore, the winners of the first phase should be the Dream Girls Team! This time, there should be no objections, right!" "No!" With such a large wild boar, who could possibly object? Shen Mengyi was very happy because she had directed this face-slapping play herself. Li Ming looked at the wild boar and Lin Tian, inexplicably feeling a bit gloomy. Why did everything go awry whenever Lin Tian showed up? Li Ming had calculated well that morning on the bus. There would be one or two students who couldn''t fit, and then he could invite Shen Mengyi to sit in his car. Unexpectedly, Lin Tian brought so many people along, directly causing Li Ming''s plan to fall apart. Shen Mengyi not only had to drive a few students herself, but she also made Li Ming drive some too. Now, when Li Ming should have been the center of attention, he found himself overshadowed by Lin Tian and the wild boar once again. Looking at the few hares and pheasants on his side, then at Lin Tian and that wild boar. Li Ming was at a loss for words. The first round of the ingredient gathering competition ended, with the Dream Girls Team in first place scoring five points. The second place went to Dog Tail Mountain Assault Team with four points, and the third place to Dog Tail Mountain Slackers with three points. Fourth place, Dog Tail Mountain Mushroom Team, scored two points. Last was the Forest Treasure Hunt Team, with only one point. After the announcement of the previous round''s scores, the beautiful hostess began to announce the content of the second segment. "The second round of the competition involves processing the ingredients. However, these ingredients can only be those collected by the teams in the first segment. We will see who can prepare the tastiest dish from these ingredients, and they will be the winner," she said. In simple terms, the second segment was essentially a continuation of the first. Turning the collected ingredients into food was also an important part of survival in the wilderness. It involved not only the handling of ingredients but also the challenge of cooking in the wild. Upon the hostess finishing, each team immediately got busy. The Forest Treasure Hunt Team had it relatively easy, preparing just a few fish and mushrooms. Without much thought, they decided on making fish soup. They all brought cooking gear, but there was still one problem to solve. There was no stove. The Dream Girls Team also faced this problem. "Who knows how to build a stove? We can''t cook anything without a stove!" someone exclaimed. Shen Mengyi also felt overwhelmed, as she hadn''t considered this issue before coming. "Sis, look at Li Ming, my goodness, he''s so professional. He managed to build a stove so quickly. And it seems their team brought back quite a lot of firewood when they returned. They were well prepared," Shen Yiran pointed out. Guided by Shen Yiran''s remark, Shen Mengyi noticed the situation with the Dog Tail Mountain Assault Team. Under Li Ming''s leadership, they quickly constructed a stove. Once the stove was ready, Li Ming took a few people to handle the hare and pheasant, leaving two to start the fire and boil the water. Everything was orderly. This Li Ming had hidden his skills well before. "Lin Tian, what do we do now?" Shen Mengyi had run out of ideas, but she had a backup. She went straight to Lin Tian to see what he had in mind. "Everyone go gather firewood; we''re going to roast wild boar tonight," Lin Tian said. "Roasting wild boar! That''s a great idea. Even if we made a stove, with the poor conditions here, it''s hard to control the heat and really bring out a delicious dish. But roasting should make it quite tasty," she reflected. Shen Mengyi immediately organized the others to gather firewood. Bu Mengting didn''t go this time; instead, she stayed with Lin Tian to clean the wild boar and assist him. They naturally brought knives. The wild boar''s skin was very thick, and ordinary people might not be able to cut through it with a knife. But Lin Tian was not an ordinary person; he easily skinned the boar. Lin Tian calculated a bit and decided to roast a quarter of it for today, which should be enough. Even if other teams wanted to try it, there should be enough. He cut off one hind leg and some of the boar''s butt flesh. By the time he was nearly done, Shen Mengyi and her group had returned. Each of the six people carried a small bundle of firewood. Lin Tian made a rack and then used two sturdy sticks to string up the freshly cut leg and butt meat, placing it over the fire to roast. "Come on, let me do the roasting," said Guo Rong, stepping forward. Lin Tian wasn''t very adept at barbecuing himself, and thinking of Guo Rong''s fondness for food, he was likely not unfamiliar with barbecuing, so he handed the task over to Guo Rong completely. Guo Rong was well-prepared, pulling out a bag with seven or eight different seasoning packets inside it. As he roasted, he sprinkled these seasonings on the wild boar meat. Before long, a savory aroma wafted through the air, causing many people to audibly swallow their saliva. "Not bad, Guo Rong! You foodie, you''ve got some skills after all." Chapter 300 or the First The results of the second round were quite clear. Except for the Dream Girls Team, who grilled meat, the other teams almost exclusively made clear mushroom soup or meat broth. Even though Li Ming''s team made a special broth, everyone agreed that the Dream Girls Team''s roasted wild boar meat was the most delightful food of the evening. "Mm, this wild boar meat has a great texture, and the barbecue technique is also good. I give it a ten!" The beautiful host on the stage also forgot about maintaining her figure, grabbing a piece of wild boar meat and devouring it vigorously. Lin Tian grilled quite a bit, so basically everyone at the campsite could have a few bites. "Ah, I might as well have not come to this outdoor activity. Lin Tian, why didn''t you bring me along, and chose to bring Guo Rong instead?" Feng Jiabao complained while eating the roasted wild boar meat. "Because you don''t know how to grill wild boar meat." Lin Tian took a bite of wild boar meat, very satisfied with Guo Rong''s barbecue skills in his heart. If one didn''t know how to grill wild boar meat, they really didn''t. Feng Jiabao felt even more dejected when he suddenly noticed that food lover Guo Rong was flirting with a girl. Tsk tsk, this food lover sure gained a lot this time. After the second part of the competition ended, Dream Girls Team led with ten points by a wide margin. Continuing this trend, winning the championship shouldn''t be a problem for them. Everyone naturally slept in tents at night. Lin Tian wanted to share a tent with Bu Mengting, but the conditions didn''t allow it. He had to share a tent with Guo Rong instead. After everyone had entered their tents, Lin Tian crawled out of his tent. "Lin Tian, where are you going?" "It''s too early, I can''t sleep. I''m going for a walk." Soon, two figures, one after the other, crawled into the woods. "Mengting my little wife, I''ve missed you so much." "What''s up?" "I can''t stand it, I need to take a bath first." Stay connected via My Virtual Library Empire "A bath? Here? Aren''t you afraid of being seen?" "The lake is pretty big. If we go further, they definitely won''t see us. Right, walk a bit further, there''s a cluster of bushes there. I''ll hide behind it to bathe." It seemed Bu Mengting had planned this early on. "Aren''t you afraid of something in the water?" "That''s why I asked you to come out. With you here, I''m not afraid of anything." Bu Mengting shot Lin Tian a seductive smile, and suddenly Lin Tian felt that this girl was getting shrewder. Bu Mengting dressed conservatively today. After all, being outdoors, she feared sunburn and insect biteswearing more was no harm. "Turn around, no peeking!" When Bu Mengting noticed Lin Tian drooling over her chest, she pointed at him, telling him to turn his head. "I''m not peeking. We''re practically an old couple, I should watch openly." "Who''s your old wife? Shameless." Bu Mengting laughed and cursed, no longer fussing about whether Lin Tian looked or not. When the first rays of dawn shined into the woods in the early morning, people in the campsite were already up. As the organizer of this event, Shen Mengyi was the first to crawl out of her tent. She had shared the tent with Shen Yiran last night. Gradually, all the students woke up. After a simple wash, they were ready to start another day of outdoor living. "Good morning, students! After yesterday''s two rounds, the Dream Girls Team is currently in the lead with ten points. The rest of the teams, you need to work hard. Today''s competition involves building your own houses." The female host announced today''s event as everyone woke up. Using materials found on-site to build one''s house in the forest. This was somewhat challenging, considering everyone only had simple tools like daggers. Of course, the live streaming platform wouldn''t actually make everyone live in the houses they built. It was a competition stage to see who could build the most attractive and sturdy house. The first to take action was still Li Ming''s team; although they were currently in second place, they had always been the runners-up and now had eight points. They were only two points behind the Dream Girls Team. "Humph, I''ve been prepared for this stage for a long time." Li Ming snorted coldly and started to move with his team members. The other teams were a bit chaotic, with some suggesting one approach and others another. The Dream Girls Team did not start to act immediately. Shen Mengyi once again approached Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, how do you think we should build our house?" "First we should collect materials for building the house. Mengyi, you lead the girls to gather longer branches. I''ll go with Guo Rong to find some thinner trees." To build a house, sturdy pillars and beams were essential. Ordinary branches would definitely not suffice; they needed to be at least as thick as an arm. Lin Tian, along with Guo Rong, quickly gathered enough materials. "Let''s head back and start constructing the main structure." Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian, carrying nearly ten logs as thick as arms, still looked relaxed, which made Guo Rong quite envious. "Lin Tian, you''re really strong. I wish I had your strength." "With your physique, if you train properly, you might even be stronger than me." "I can''t keep it up." When Lin Tian and Guo Rong returned, most of the other teams had already started building their houses. Li Ming was the fastest; he chose a relatively level terrain where the wooden house he was constructing seemed very sturdy. "That boy from the Broadcasting Club seems to have designs on Shen Mengyi, the president of the Broadcasting Club." Guo Rong quickly stated the obvious truth. "Let them be. However, the kid''s house-building skills are quite impressive. If we want to win, we''ll need to think outside the box." Lin Tian also noticed Li Ming and saw that the house Li Ming was building was very stable and that its main structure conformed remarkably to architectural principles. It appeared that Li Ming had definitely done similar things before, so everything was organized and methodical. "What kind of trick are you thinking of?" Guo Rong''s eyes lit up, looking expectantly at Lin Tian. "Let''s build a treehouse. As long as it''s sturdy enough, it will surely be the safest of all houses. After all, living in a tree greatly reduces the level of danger." "Lin Tian, I have a question." "What''s your question, speak!" "I don''t know how to build a treehouse; do you know how to build one?" Guo Rong always liked to tell the truth, regardless of whether it hurt others or not. Lin Tian indeed had never built a treehouse before, but everything has its first time. He was still very confident in himself. The first step was finding suitable forks, which was easy since the forest had all kinds of trees. Lin Tian found one tree with an early bifurcation nearby. The first wave of branches from this tree divided into three large limbs. The junction of the three limbs could definitely support a wooden house. Lin Tian thought about it and immediately climbed up, getting materials handed to him by Guo Rong. They quickly constructed a simple outline. When Shen Mengyi returned with the branches she had gathered, Lin Tian had already used up all the wood he and Guo Rong had collected. "Why did you build the house in a tree?" Shen Mengyi was taken aback when she saw Lin Tian had built the house in a tree, suddenly worried that Lin Tian might feel defeated since he wasn''t adept at building houses and had simply given up. "Yes, but don''t you think our house''s location has already won at the starting line?" Lin Tian had thoroughly considered the idea of the treehouse. "The problem is how we are going to build this treehouse. It seems that this little stuff here isn''t enough to construct a house. Team members, put the materials in the storage and the rest of you, follow me." Since Lin Tian insisted on making a treehouse, Shen Mengyi didn''t say much. After all, she had mostly followed Lin Tian''s ideas for this outdoor activity. This time was no exception, and she fully supported Lin Tian. "Don''t worry, I guarantee that we will still be first in this stage." Chapter 301 Savage Building a treehouse was certainly no whimsical idea of Lin Tian''s. Looking at Li Ming, he must have been well-prepared. If he tried to build just an ordinary house like Li Ming, it definitely wouldn''t be as good as Li Ming''s. So why not try something different and build a house directly in the trees? Building a house in a tree certainly wasn''t easy. However, Lin Tian thought about it and felt with his Ox Power Technique and Levitation Technique, building a treehouse wouldn''t be much different from building one on the ground. "Li Ming, look at the Dream Girls Team. They''re going to build a house in the tree." The members of Li Ming''s Dog Tail Hill Assault Team were essentially his lackeys, and they had all made certain preparations before the event. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Otherwise, they wouldn''t have been pressing so closely on the Dream Girls Team in the first two rounds. In fact, if Lin Tian hadn''t shown up, Li Ming''s plan was to do these things alone with Shen Mengyi, and there would be no competition. It was Lin Tian''s appearance that made Li Ming change his plans mid-way and led to the current competition. The intention was to show Shen Mengyi how outstanding Li Ming was, but after two rounds, it seemed that Lin Tian, not Li Ming, might be the one who impressed. This competition was a spur-of-the-moment idea, the last of three segments thought up by the planners of the live streaming platform. This treehouse construction was the last segment. It wasn''t that the planning team was incompetent, but rather that Li Ming had prepared just these three events. Once these were played out, even if you, as a planner, come up with a fourth event, you''d have to be able to stand out to make it count. Therefore, Li Ming''s objective now was quite straightforward, to stand out as much as possible in the last event and get Shen Mengyi to notice him. Li Ming might seem rather ordinary, but he was truly from a major family. He believed in planning before acting. Once at a disadvantage, he wouldn''t rush; as long as there was a gain, that was enough. "It seems that Lin Tian already knows that he definitely can''t surpass us by building a house like ours." Li Ming had only interacted with Lin Tian during this event, but Lin Tian had already caused him considerable loss. Last night, he had already sent people to investigate Lin Tian thoroughly and realized more and more that Lin Tian was no simple character. "Building a house in a tree is definitely harder than on the ground. Are they giving up on this segment?" "No, for us, building in a tree may be harder than on the ground. But for some people, the difficulty might be the same. Moreover, even if the quality and stability of a house built in a tree are a bit lacking, it will score higher than a house on the ground." With Lin Tian''s detailed information at hand, Li Ming immediately guessed Lin Tian''s plan. "So, this time the first place is going to go to that Lin Tian again? What''s the point of us working so hard? Why not just casually give it a go?" "How can we do that? If we do something, we must do it the best we can. What others do is not our concern." This time, Lin Tian''s emergence had indeed disrupted Li Ming''s arrangements, but Li Ming wouldn''t waver because of this. Instead, it ignited Li Ming''s competitive spirit. Lin Tian, you may have won this time, but next time I''ll be even more prepared. "Wow! Lin Tian and Guo Rong really built a house in the tree, that''s amazing!" When Shen Mengyi returned with the Dream Girls Team for the second time. Lin Tian and Guo Rong had already constructed the main framework of the house. The house was in the tree, but around the tree, four pillars had also been erected as supports. Then, they used the place where the tree''s branches forked in the middle as the core to construct the main body of the house. The rest was just a matter of adding some thicker branches to fill it out. By noon, all the teams'' houses had begun to take shape. The Dog Tail Hill Assault Team''s house was mostly complete; from the outside, it already looked presentable. The Dog Tail Hill Mushroom Team and the Slacking Team had managed to erect their houses, but from the looks of it, they were more like sheds. The Forest Treasure Hunt Team had so far only set up four pillars, and there was a significant disagreement within the team about what type of house to build. Lin Tao thought they should build a steady, stable house, while Feng Jiabao believed that since they were already last, they might as well just throw up any sort of shed. Looking at them, it seemed unlikely that they''d manage to create anything substantial by nightfall. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire Meanwhile, the Dream Girls Team had already completed the east and south sides of their treehouse. By evening, the treehouse would surely take shape. Just as the students were energetically building their houses, on the other side of Dog Tail Hill, two SUVs pulled up. Five burly men got out of the cars. The Super Mercenary Corps had arrived! "Do we really need such a big fuss over a college student? I could just go straight to that kid, punch his head to a pulp, and we''d have the job done." One of the men, shaggy-haired and covered with thick body hair like a savage, grunted out his suggestion! This guy wasn''t the sharpest tool in the shed, but he was strong. The others remained silent, since they all had Lin Tian''s details. The target of this operation obviously wasn''t just some simple college student. Yin Ye''s failure and capture were seen as a disgrace by Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin, who regarded Yin Ye as trash. In reality, Yin Ye had been on the radar of the Super Mercenary Corps for years, and half a month ago, the Super Mercenary Corps had even sent someone to assess Yin Ye with the intention of recruiting him. They never expected him to fall into Lin Tian''s hands. "Savage, it looks like you can handle this mission on your own, right? Maybe we won''t come along after all. You just go kill that Lin Tian and bring back his head," The man wearing glasses seemed to highly approve of Savage''s words, and the latter looked quite pleased with himself. "Boss, you guys wait here; I''ll be back in a jiffy," Savage, full of excitement, darted into the Weasel Hills, leaving the others somewhat puzzled. "Can Savage really take down that Lin Tian?" An old man with a face covered in scars spoke up. This person was actually the handsome young man who had previously appeared; his name was Ghost Face. He was extremely adept at disguising himself. Almost every time he appeared, he presented himself in a different guise. Even within the Devil Mercenary Corps, no one knew what Ghost Face''s real face looked like. "Of course, it''s impossible. But Savage is a witless guy; he only believes in the power of his fists. Letting him try isn''t a bad idea. Monkey, follow him discreetly. If there''s a chance, help Savage kill Lin Tian. If there isn''t, get Savage and retreat immediately," The man with glasses was the leader of this squad, known to the others as Cobra. He had an extremely high IQ and belonged to the brainiac level. Almost no one had ever seen Cobra take action; he was only responsible for devising strategies. "Mengyi, the wood you guys found is too thin; the most crucial part of the treehouse is the base. The twigs you found won''t do. I''ll go find some sturdy stuff myself. You keep building. Stay safe," The treehouse was nearly built, but Lin Tian noticed a major issuethe base of the treehouse, when built with twigs, was unstable. Lin Tian decided to find some slightly thinner tree trunks to use directly for the base, which would make it very sturdy. Of course, this task was left to Lin Tian. The others probably couldn''t chop down even two trees in half a day, let alone carry them. "All right, you sure you can handle it alone? Should we get Guo Rong to help you?" "No need. Let Guo Rong keep helping you guys here," Lin Tian looked at Guo Rong, who was being bossed around by Bai Ruolan, and thought to himself that there was only so much he could do to help his brother; the rest was up to him. "How about I help you out?" Bu Mengting became interested, but Lin Tian still declined. He possessed a superpower, and if he went alone, he would save a lot of time. In the end, Lin Tian ventured alone into the depths of the forest, where he would encounter other students searching for wood near the edge. Only by going deeper could Lin Tian release his powers. However, just as he had parted ways with Shen Mengyi and the others and had not yet ventured deep into the forest, he was stopped by someone. A tall man stood in his way, dressed in a short jacket with a belt for trousers. He looked like a farmer from the mountains, but Lin Tian knew this man was definitely not some mere tiller of the soil. "Are you Lin Tian?" Savage quickly located his target, but looking at Lin Tian''s slender arms and legs, Savage felt his enthusiasm wane. This target looked so weak, with no apparent fighting ability. "Yes, and you are?" "I''m Savage. I''m here to kill you. Hahaha! Die!" Savage shouted and charged toward Lin Tian. With his tall frame and long legs, Savage''s strides were faster than a regular person running, and he quickly reached Lin Tian''s side. Swinging his hand as big as a fan-leaf, Savage slapped toward Lin Tian. Lin Tian, intending to gauge Savage''s strength, put up his hand to block. Their bodies both shook from the impact, yet neither of them stepped back. This guy is pretty strong to match up with me, even with my Ox Power Technique? Lin Tian was immensely surprised that someone''s physical strength could match his own when enhanced by the Ox Power Technique. "Hey, you''re pretty strong. But that''s even better; it would be boring to always dominate." For the first time, Savage encountered an enemy whose strength was not far from his own, which immediately triggered his ferocity. He kept throwing palm strikes at Lin Tian, who didn''t dodge but took him on head-to-head. Savage relied on his innate Divine Power, while Lin Tian relied on the Ox Power Technique. Each punch Savage threw diminished his strength slightly, and after a few punches, his force began to diminish. Lin Tian, on the other hand, maintained his peak condition. Soon, Savage could no longer withstand the fight and received a punch to the chest from Lin Tian, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood. "If you don''t want to die, then tell me who sent you," Lin Tian said coldly, having a rough idea of who it could be. Still, he wanted to get the answer from Savage''s own mouth. "Why should I tell you? It was my boss who sent me to kill you..." As soon as Savage finished speaking, Lin Tian almost laughed; this guy was too straightforward. But he was also dangerous, and Lin Tian decided to disable Savage first. However, just as Lin Tian was about to act, he suddenly sensed a hint of danger. A cold gleam shot toward hima silver flying dagger! The flying dagger came silently, piercing through the air. "Another one?" Lin Tian quickly sidestepped to avoid it. Chapter 302 There Are Bugs After dodging the Flying Dagger, there were no more attacks. Lin Tian turned around and found that the Savage he had just seen had disappeared. Two assassins? These guys really are like lingering spirits. It seems I need to find Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin when I get back, these two are relentless. With the appearance of the assassins, Lin Tian had a feeling that something unexpected might happen this time. He quickly sped up the chopping of wood and soon had gathered over thirty logs, each as thick as the mouth of a bowl. With these logs, their cabin would definitely be very sturdy. Lin Tian himself bound the thirty logs with ropes he had made and carried them on his shoulder back to build the treehouse. In a cave on Dog Tail Hill, Cobra, Ghost Face, and Monster were playing cards. "Boss, I''m no match for him, I''ve embarrassed you." The voice of the Savage came in, sounding quite dejected. Since his debut, the Savage had lost to others many times, but no one could match his strength. However, in the last few days, the Savage had encountered Lin Tian, whose strength was not inferior, and crucially, his stamina was better than the Savage''s. "Is this guy really that formidable?" "I don''t know, but his strength is the same as mine, and he has really good stamina. He''s no ordinary person." The Savage always spoke bluntly, but he was also the most honest. Cobra adjusted his glasses and then looked at the Monkey. "Monkey, what do you think?" "He''s strong. He and the Savage didn''t seem to use their full strength. When I ambushed him, he reacted very quickly and easily dodged my attack. I couldn''t find a chance to ambush him." The Monkey fiddled with the Flying Dagger, and the usually lively him was unusually quiet at this time. "It seems that this Lin Tian really does possess some incredible abilities as the data suggested. We need to plan carefully if we want to complete this mission." With the final log placed, the Dream Girls Team''s treehouse was finally completed. Although it wasn''t very aesthetically pleasing, it was built upon a tree and was extremely stable. All eight members of the Dream Girls Team climbed into the treehouse, which still held up well. The other teams'' houses were almost finished as well. The female live-stream host began rating the houses. Starting from the weakest, the Forest Treasure Hunting Team, they ended up with a simple shelter. It was just a pillar in the middle with three logs slanting against it, covered with small branches with leaves. "The Forest Treasure Hunting Team has always been at the bottom of the scoring, and after seeing their house, I think their position is truly justified. The people in this team have no wilderness survival experience at all, they''re just tourists." The female host didn''t hold back her criticism, but thankfully the members of the Forest Team were optimistic. Next were the Mushroom Team and the Fish Touching Team, whose abilities seemed to be similar to the Forest Treasure Hunting Team. They also looked like sheds, but theirs had four support columns and were relatively spacious. They were definitely slightly better than the Forest Treasure Hunting Team''s effort. The Mushroom Team''s house wasn''t as sturdy as the Fish Touching Team''s. The bottom three rankings hadn''t changed much. It was still the Forest Treasure Hunting Team at the bottom, followed by the Mushroom Team, and then the Fish Touching Team slightly ahead. The houses that now held the most suspense were those of the Dog Tail Mountain Commando Team led by Li Ming, and the Dream Girls Team. Li Ming''s house was solidly built and even had a table inside, which earned the appreciation of the female live-stream host. "This house is very well built, practically move-in ready!" The host''s style greatly appealed to the online audience, many of whom admired the house and left comments about keeping the house for themselves to come and visit. "Now that we''ve seen the four teams'' houses, so far, the Dog Tail Mountain Commando Team''s house is the best. We still have yet to see the Dream Girls Team''s house, the team that has always led in points. What kind of surprise can they bring us this time?" The host skillfully captured the viewers'' attention, and everyone was eager to see what the Dream Girls Team had created. The group arrived at the base of the Dream Girls Team''s treehouse. "Wow! The Dream Girls Team, being the top-ranked team, actually built a treehouse. Not to mention anything else, just being able to construct a treehouse is already amazing. Now, let''s go up and take a look inside." The host climbed up to the treehouse with the camera crew and discovered that the space inside was surprisingly large. In the middle of the treehouse, there was also a wooden table. There was a circle of simple wooden stools around it. "It seems the Dream Girls Team truly deserves their reputation. With such a treehouse, wouldn''t you want to live here?" The third segment of the competition concluded, and the Dream Girls Team naturally came in first again, scoring five points. After them were the Dog Tail Mountain Commando Team, the Fish Touching Team, the Fish Bone Team, and the Forest Treasure Hunting Team. The final results came out, and the Dream Girls Team, through their own efforts, had finally won the championship. The award would be given upon their return. The champion''s prize was ten thousand yuan, divided among eight people, making it a bit over a thousand each. The contest ended just like that, leaving the students feeling a bit unsatisfied, as they had initially been told they would spend three to five days in the forest. It was only the second day, and the contest was already over. They didn''t know that there was originally no contest in this activity. It was entirely Li Ming''s impromptu idea to hold a contest when he realized that Lin Tian was getting all the attention, and of course, Li Ming had no reason to let the contest continue any further. The competition had ended, but the students hadn''t left. Some suggested staying overnight in the constructed houses. Lin Tian had an uneasy feeling, as the killers had already come after him, although he had managed to fend them off for now. But he believed the killers would come back. He found an opportunity to pull Shen Mengyi into the woods. "Why, why did you bring me here?" The two hid in the bushes, with a hint of secrecy as if they were having an affair. Shen Mengyi hadn''t resisted until Lin Tian stopped, then she pretended to explode on purpose. "There''s something important I need to tell you, this forest is very dangerous. I think it''s better to end this activity early," Lin Tian didn''t plan to tell Shen Mengyi about the assassin encounter. He just wanted to end the activity early. "Why?" Shen Mengyi asked curiously. "Don''t ask why, just listen to me. Remember our first day here, when we encountered a wild boar? If it weren''t for me, something bad would have happened that day. Now with so many people staying here, what if more wild boars show up? I alone can''t handle them all." "But we''ve already decided to stay here for one night. It wouldn''t be right for me to change the decision now. How about this, first thing tomorrow morning, I will announce the end of the activity and take everyone back," she suggested. Speaking of wild boars, Shen Mengyi also got a bit scared. It would not be good if something really happened. Lin Tian was very dissatisfied with Shen Mengyi''s response. He meant they should go back now, to end the activity. He was worried the killers would harm the innocent. "Ah!" Suddenly, Shen Mengyi screamed and threw herself into Lin Tian''s arms. Shen Mengyi''s arms wrapped around Lin Tian''s neck and her legs around his waist, clinging to him tightly like an octopus. At that moment, she didn''t care about anything else but hugged Li Tian tightly, her body slightly trembling. "A bug, a big bug." It was unexpected that Shen Mengyi, the famous president of Wu''an University''s Broadcasting Club, would be afraid of bugs. Lin Tian looked where Shen Mengyi was pointing and saw a big caterpillar crawling on the ground. "Don''t be afraid, that bug can''t kill anyone." Lin Tian comforted her softly and patted her back a few times. But Shen Mengyi was unreceptive, her body shaking even more, which made things really difficult for Lin Tian. The physical posture between the two was already quite suggestive. For a while, Lin Tian even stopped comforting Shen Mengyi, too indulgent to move. It took a long time for Shen Mengyi to calm down, her face flushed. She probably realized something was off. Once she stopped, she ended up sitting right on Lin Tian''s lap. Stay updated through My Virtual Library Empire What to do? On one side was the big caterpillar, and on the other was Lin Tian''s disgusting stick. The beautiful president of the Broadcasting Club was now flustered. "Lin, Lin Tian?" "What is it?" "You, you stop poking me with your stick." "It''s not me poking you, it''s you pressing down on it." Lin Tian felt wronged, since it was Shen Mengyi who had thrown herself at him, how could she blame him now? Shen Mengyi felt a strange sensation brewing within her, and she had a vague premonition that if things continued this way, something might happen. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You, you get rid of that bug quickly!" "Oh." Although reluctant, Lin Tian still kicked the bug away. "There, I''ve kicked the bug away." After dealing with it, Lin Tian immediately sought credit from Shen Mengyi. Unexpectedly, Shen Mengyi was still frowning. "The bug is gone, why are you still holding on so tight?" "Uh, I didn''t notice, I didn''t realize." Lin Tian quickly loosened his grip, and Shen Mengyi struggled to get off his body. After getting up, her face was burning red. She secretly glanced at Lin Tian''s crotch and thought to herself that this guy''s stick was really not small, wondering how Bu Mengting could handle it. After thinking, she felt something was off. What was she daydreaming about? As Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi secretly hid in the bushes, a male student also sneaked into another bush at that moment. He had just come out to relieve himself and then heard a panting sound. From a distance, he saw a woman with half-undressed clothes lying on the grass. ..................................................................... Chapter 303 Someone is Missing When Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi returned to the front of the treehouse from the bushes, the flush on Shen Mengyi''s face hadn''t faded. "What did you two go off to do?" Shen Yiran blocked Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi, looking at them suspiciously as if they were up to something. Lin Tian didn''t mind much, but Shen Mengyi couldn''t hold back her pride and glared at Shen Yiran. "None of your business, you brat. Go do whatever you need to do." She dragged Shen Yiran up into the treehouse. Standing in the same spot, Lin Tian was still watching Shen Mengyi when someone suddenly pinched his waist, a surge of pain snapping Lin Tian back to reality. "Mengting, what are you doing?" "What am I doing? Own up, did you take down the beautiful president of the Broadcasting Club?" Bu Mengting looked like she was ready to accuse him, but her way of questioning was way too aggressive. Lin Tian didn''t know how to respond. "You, when I''m not around for just a moment, you''re already flirting around. Hmph!" Angry, Bu Mengting ignored Lin Tian and tried to climb into the treehouse. Suddenly, Lin Tian grabbed Bu Mengting. "Let go of me!" "Mengting, be careful tonight." For some reason, Lin Tian felt increasingly restless, his ability to foresee danger allowing him to sense some impending threat. Bu Mengting was taken aback, not understanding why Lin Tian would suddenly say that. "What''s wrong?" "When I was cutting wood earlier, I encountered two assassins. They should have been after me, but I managed to fend them off. I''m worried they might strike tonight. I had tried to convince Shen Mengyi to take everyone back tonight, but she didn''t agree." The last time Lin Tian encountered an assassin, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian were in the hotel. Although they didn''t see what happened, they understood it must have been extremely dangerous. "Where did these assassins come from anyway? Wasn''t the one from before caught?" "As long as there''s money, there are plenty of assassins. The concern now is that if the assassins can''t get to me, they''ll target ordinary people." "That shouldn''t be the case, I''ve heard assassins are very professional." Bu Mengting naively said. "Who told you that, that assassins have professional ethics?" "The novels, where the assassins are really handsome and often save the damsel in distress." Lin Tian held his forehead, thinking that Bu Mengting must have been reading novels on the internet. She actually believed assassins had professional ethics. Real assassins, they would stop at nothing to complete their mission. "Mengting, something''s definitely going to happen tonight, you better stick with me." "Really, something will happen?" Bu Mengting noticed that Lin Tian wasn''t joking and immediately tensed up. "Definitely, maybe it''s already happened." Li Ming and several other students were seen running toward the treehouse, although they should have been sleeping and resting in their self-made shelters tonight. The students looked anxious, but Li Ming seemed quite composed. "Is the president here?" "In the treehouse." Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian, watching the few people approaching, felt his premonition growing stronger. He couldn''t help but grab Bu Mengting''s hand. "What''s wrong?" Just as Shen Mengyi, who had just climbed into the treehouse, poked her head out, she had been eavesdropping on Lin Tian and Bu Mengting''s conversation. Naturally, she heard the others coming. A male student standing next to Li Ming immediately spoke up. "During dinner, we didn''t see Huang Lisheng from our team, and we thought he went to relieve himself, so we didn''t bother. But it''s been almost an hour since dinner, and everyone''s getting ready to sleep, but Huang Lisheng still hasn''t returned. We went out for a search but couldn''t find him." The student speaking was a member of the Mushroom Team from Dog Tail Hill, probably meaning Huang Lisheng was too. "How can you have no sense of organization and discipline? Didn''t you tell your members the rules? Didn''t I say beforehand that everyone should avoid going out alone at night? You must be back at the camp by nine o''clock, did you not tell them that?" After hearing Lin Tian''s words, Shen Mengyi worried for him while also feeling like Lin Tian''s earlier proposition was right. She was about to gather everyone to announce an early end to this event when the incident happened. "We did tell them, that Huang Lisheng is usually very well-behaved and obedient, but we just don''t know where he has gone." "Didn''t you call him?" "That''s why we''re worried, because we can''t get through to his phone." Knowing that the location was remote, everyone had brought a power bank, so it wasn''t an issue of phones running out of charge. If his phone was unreachable, it might truly be a serious matter. "Let''s go, we''ll search together." Shen Mengyi immediately came down from the treehouse. As the president of the Broadcasting Club and person in charge of this activity, a student had gone missing, and it was her responsibility to find him and bring him back. Lin Tian felt that something was peculiar about the situation and became even more concerned that Shen Mengyi might be putting herself in danger. "Mengyi, the situation is unclear, I suggest you should all evacuate immediately, leave this place. I''ll stay behind to search for Huang Lisheng." "No, I brought them here, and when we leave, I must take everyone back with me." At this point, Shen Mengyi showed her decisive side. Indeed, she became the president of the Broadcasting Club due to her stubbornness. ``` "When searching for people, try not to scatter. There should be at least ten people per group." Shen Mengyi didn''t oppose this suggestion, considering what Lin Tian had mentioned, there might be an assassin nearby. Moreover, there were also ferocious beasts in the forest, so the search party couldn''t be too small. Soon, everyone gathered together, and Shen Mengyi stood in the middle to briefly explain the situation. "Huang Lisheng is missing now, and we have to find him. We have about forty people here, and we will divide into four search and rescue teams, each with ten people. The remaining few can join any team they wish. Each team, choose a leader." This time Shen Mengyi didn''t continue to stay with Lin Tian; she decided to lead a team herself. Li Ming led a team, and Lin Tao volunteered to lead another. Lin Tian also led a team. All the students got involved, which Lin Tian didn''t object to because staying at the camp might be even more dangerous due to the possible attacks from assassins. "Alright, everyone set out. If you find the person, call and inform each other immediately. Also, everyone in each team, pay attention to keep up with the group and don''t get separated from the team." Those from the livestreaming platforms also joined the search teams along with the students. Lin Tian kept holding Bu Mengting''s hand because he knew that if the assassin was after him, then Bu Mengting would likely be the assassin''s primary target. "Huang Lisheng! Huang Lisheng!" The calls rose and fell across the forest, and soon the four teams branched out. As time went on, the likelihood of something bad having happened to Huang Lisheng grew. Although most people didn''t want Huang Lisheng to face any harm, almost everyone was convinced that he probably had already encountered trouble. "What is that over there?" Just then, a crisp voice with a hint of a tremble pointed to a spot ahead and exclaimed. This person was Liu Fangfang, who had joined Lin Tian''s team after witnessing his bravery earlier. Liu Fangfang was looking pale, biting her lip tightly, as if she had seen something. "Fangfang, what did you see?" Bai Ruolan had a good relationship with Liu Fangfang and approached her. "Just ahead, I... I think I saw someone." Upon hearing Liu Fangfang''s words, everyone immediately ran forward. Lin Tian suddenly realized something was wrong and sped up, rushing forward, worried he was too late. "Ahh" Several girls suddenly screamed, their voices especially piercing in the wilderness of the forest. "Everybody, stay calm. Hold each other''s hands. I''ll go check it out." Lin Tian calmed everyone down and then went ahead to investigate the situation. In the grass lay a person, or rather, half a person. The person''s limbs had been violently torn off, and now, in the bushes, there was only the torso. Not far from the body was a head and one hand; the rest of the legs and the other hand were missing. "Does anyone recognize Huang Lisheng?" Although Lin Tian might have encountered Huang Lisheng before, he still didn''t have much of an impression of the guy. A girl weakly raised her hand. "Come and help me see if this is Huang Lisheng." The girl seemed somewhat traumatized, trembling uncontrollably as if she hadn''t heard me speak. "Calm down. It''s just a dead person. What''s there to be afraid of?" With a sharp shout from Lin Tian, the group was shocked into silence, and the girl regained some composure, walking shakily over to Lin Tian. Lin Tian used his foot to straighten the head on the ground. "Look carefully, is this Huang Lisheng?" "It is, it''s him. Wuu, Huang Lisheng is dead!" The girl took a few glances and confirmed it was Huang Lisheng. She was already timid, and now, having seen a corpse, especially that of her dismembered classmate, the girls were all frightened. Meanwhile, Lin Tian quickly took out his phone to contact Shen Mengyi. But the call didn''t go through after several attempts. Something''s not right! Lin Tian suddenly had an ominous premonition. From the beginning, it seemed he had been led by the nose. Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire Shen Mengyi was definitely in trouble. He hurriedly contacted the other two team leaders, telling them that Huang Lisheng had been found but was dead and dismembered. He instructed them to immediately return to camp with their teams. After hanging up, Lin Tian hesitated. Bu Mengting was by his side, but Shen Mengyi was clearly in trouble. If he went to save Shen Mengyi, he worried that something might happen to Bu Mengting in his absence. Damn these beasts. Lin Tian cursed under his breath and ultimately decided to go rescue Shen Mengyi. "Mengting, you guys need to head back to camp right away and find Lin Tao. Stay with Lin Tao and the others. I need to take care of something." Lin Tao had received Lin Tian''s Sword Dao inheritance and should be able to handle things for a while. "Go quickly. I''ll be careful on my own." Bu Mengting understood Lin Tian and patted his shoulder comfortingly. She had been by Lin Tian''s side and naturally knew that Lin Tian''s call to Shen Mengyi hadn''t gone through. ``` Chapter 304 Go Die "I''m coming too!" Just as Lin Tian was about to leave the team to search for Shen Mengyi alone, Shen Yiran suddenly followed him. When they were splitting up, Mengting did keep something to herself. Knowing how capable Lin Tian was, she let Yiran follow Lin Tian. "What are you doing?" "I heard everything. You just tried calling my sister and couldn''t get through. Something must have happened to her." Read chapters at My Virtual Library Empire Yiran had also heard that Lin Tian''s call to Shen Mengyi hadn''t gone through and was naturally very anxious. After all, there was a living exampleHuang Lisheng went missing and couldn''t be reached by phone either. "Yiran, listen to me. If I take you with me, it might take a lot longer. And every minute we delay, your sister is in more danger. Do you understand?" Lin Tian tried to persuade him. If he could bring someone along, Lin Tian would definitely take Bu Mengting. After hearing what Lin Tian said, Yiran hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. "Alright, I won''t go. But Lin Tian, you promise me that you''ll bring my sister back alive." "I promise you, I will bring your sister back." Lin Tian patted Yiran on the shoulder and then quickly turned toward the direction where Shen Mengyi''s team had been searching. He moved so fast that in the blink of an eye, he was gone, and no one knew how he did it. "No wonder Lin Tian couldn''t take me. If he really had, it really would have delayed us." Seeing how fast Lin Tian was, Yiran felt relieved but grew even more worried about his sister. "Let''s hurry back to the camp!" With Lin Tian gone, Guo Rong was the only male left. He felt a great pressure, but at this time, if he didn''t step forward, the group of girls would be even more panicked. Damn it! Lin Tian quickly found the trail of Shen Mengyi''s team, but what he found was a girl''s corpse. Could Shen Mengyi have also encountered trouble? No, that couldn''t be. These people came for me, and whatever they do, their final target must be me. Lin Tian steadied his mind and then took out three coins. It was time to use divination. The divination that didn''t work on Zhang Ya might now be useful. The three coins spun like tops, and soon, Lin Tian had the result he wanted. Shen Mengyi hadn''t died. She was in that direction. The results of the divination were about what Lin Tian had expected. Shen Mengyi wasn''t dead; she was taken hostage. The assassins'' target was still Lin Tian. Following the direction provided by the divination, Lin Tian sped up. Soon, Lin Tian discovered a cave. "Why did you take so long to come here? You''re much later than we expected." In the cave, a tall man and a skinny man sat beside a campfire eating roasted rabbit. In the corner, a voluptuous figure was tied up with ropesit was none other than Shen Mengyi. "So it''s really you! Since you''re here to kill me, why not come directly for me? What''s the point in killing these ordinary people?" Lin Tian slowly walked inside. Now that he had found the people, he naturally wasn''t afraid. "You''d better stop there; otherwise, I''ll end this girl with one slash. Tsk, tsk, look at this skinso tender you could squeeze water out of it. It''d be a shame if she got stabbed to death by me!" She Mengyi''s dagger hovered over Shen Mengyi''s chest a few times, and Lin Tian dared not move forward. "What do you guys want?" "We don''t want anything else; we just want your life." "Haha, do you think you can make me surrender my life just by holding a hostage? I''d rather watch you kill her and then kill all of you to avenge her." The main thing Lin Tian cared about was Shen Mengyi; otherwise, he really didn''t care about these two people in front of him. The monkey chuckled slyly a few times. "I know just a woman isn''t enough to make you hand over your life. But we have a hostage, so you have to play by our rules." "How do you want to play?" "Simple. Defeat the Savage, and we''ll release the hostage." The monkey gave the Savage a signal, and Savage stepped in front of Lin Tian. "You''re no match for me; haven''t we fought before?" Looking at the Savage before him, Lin Tian didn''t make a move. "We fought, but not to the death. Gah gah, now, let me show you the complete version of the Savage!" The Savage let out a wild cry and charged at Lin Tian. Lin Tian was already familiar with the Savage''s moves. This brute, other than being abnormally strong, had nothing else to worry about. "Eh!" As their arms clashed, Lin Tian suddenly felt a sharp pain in his arm. "Heh heh, this time, I''ve brought equipment." The Savage chuckled menacingly and continued to hammer punches at Lin Tian. With the equipment on, the Savage was enhanced all over, and Lin Tian seemed a bit flustered. Of course, it was all an act by Lin Tian; in reality, he had the strength to instantly take down the Savage. However, he was focused on Shen Mengyi and the monkey. After all, his purpose today was to save Shen Mengyi, not to fight with the Savage. Lin Tian engaged the Savage briefly, and after a few exchanges, Lin Tian pretended to slip up and was hit by a palm from the Savage, which conveniently sent him flying toward Shen Mengyi and the monkey. "Die!" Lin Tian suddenly turned and unleashed a terrifying strike, targeting the monkey beside Shen Mengyi. As long as the monkey was dealt with, then Shen Mengyi would definitely no longer be in danger. The monkey had not expected that Lin Tian, after fighting to the death with Savage, would still be distracted. Caught off guard, he had no way to respond. He immediately released Shen Mengyi and swiftly retreated backwards. Lin Tian drove the monkey away and, without pursuing him, turned around to untie the ropes binding Shen Mengyi. "Mengyi, are you alright?" "Now is not the time for tender words!" Savage charged over, slapping a palm as big as a fan towards Lin Tian. At the same time, a Flying Dagger zipped through the air, its cold gleam flashing. Facing the combined attack of two men, Lin Tian was not flustered, but suddenly a warning flashed in his mind. "You die!" The Shen Mengyi beside him suddenly pulled out a dagger and slashed at Lin Tian''s neck. Lin Tian did not hesitate to kick Shen Mengyi away, then using the momentum, he quickly moved to where the monkey was. This time, Lin Tian did not give the monkey any chance and killed him with two punches. "You are not Shen Mengyi!" After dealing with the monkey, Lin Tian then turned to face Savage and "Shen Mengyi." "Shen Mengyi" chuckled twice. "How did you know I am not Shen Mengyi? My Face-changing Technique is unmatched anywhere in the world; no one should be able to see through it." Ghost Face''s voice was hoarse and rugged, probably his original voice. "No matter how well you disguise, you are not Shen Mengyi, and you will never become Shen Mengyi." Shen Mengyi had a stubborn streak that was not seen in this Ghost Face disguised as Shen Mengyi. Moreover, when he had untied the ropes off Ghost Face just now, Lin Tian noticed that this Shen Mengyi''s figure differed significantly from the real Shen Mengyi. Combined with the internal warning, he kept his suspicions about Ghost Face. "It''s a pity. Such an exquisite setup yet it couldn''t kill you. It looks like our plan will fail tonight." Ghost Face''s combat ability was actually even worse than the monkey''s; now that his identity was exposed, and the monkey was killed by Lin Tian, they clearly had no chance left. "Humph, tell me who sent you guys here, and I might spare your lives." Lin Tian knew these people were assassins, so he wasn''t particularly hateful; he hated more the person behind the scenes. "Do you think we are the amateur assassins you caught before? We are from the Demon Mercenaries, prepare to die!" Savage suddenly bellowed and rushed towards Lin Tian. Dealing with Savage, Lin Tian had already planned ahead. He easily dodged Savage''s attack, landing a punch on Savage''s head. Savage screamed painfully, and Lin Tian''s second punch followed, not giving Savage any chance to breathe. The big man had considerable strength, but he was too clumsy. Dealing with such a guy was all about speed. Though Lin Tian hadn''t been using his full power, he now unleashed his full potential. Savage couldn''t dodge or block in time and was beaten down by Lin Tian, punch after punch, until he collapsed without a breath, obviously dead. "Now only you are left!" Lin Tian turned to the Ghost Face disguised as Shen Mengyi and slowly walked towards him. "Hold on, if you kill me, you''ll never find this girl named Shen Mengyi." Knowing he was no match for Lin Tian, Ghost Face immediately threw out his last trump card. However, Lin Tian clearly did not fall for it. "I just want to know who sent you to kill me. Also, are there any more accomplices?" Lin Tian moved step by step towards Ghost Face, who hesitated slightly. Before Ghost Face could decide, Lin Tian suddenly moved, appearing in front of him and grabbing his neck. "Speak fast, who sent you to kill me." Lin Tian slowly tightened his grip, and Ghost Face couldn''t bear the slow approach to death and quickly said, "It was Li Guan, young master Li." Ghost Face''s skills were weak, mainly focusing on the Face-changing Technique. Once it was seen through, he immediately became useless. "Do you have any more accomplices?" Lin Tian concluded that neither Ghost Face, Savage, nor the monkey were of extraordinary intelligence. It was impossible for the three of them to craft such a sophisticated murder plot alone. This murder plot started with Huang Lisheng''s disappearance, made Lin Tian and his companions split up, and then kidnapped Shen Mengyi. In the end, Ghost Face disguised as Shen Mengyi, combined with Savage''s strength and the monkey''s Flying Dagger, aimed to kill Lin Tian. If Lin Tian did not have divination and foresight, this time he might have really been doomed. "Yes, there are two more people, one is our boss, Cobra. There''s also Yanyan, a transgender, but dressed up as a woman he looks very beautiful. I''ve told you everything, now let me go!" Ghost Face''s words made Lin Tian''s heart sink, realizing that two more assassins had yet to show themselves. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a stronger grip, Ghost Face breathed his last. "Li Guan, you are truly seeking death, so I''ll fulfill your wish." Chapter 305 There are two more There are two more assassins, damn, Bu Mengting and the others are in danger. Lin Tianyi became anxious immediately, but no matter how anxious he was, he had to rescue Shen Mengyi first. The reason Lin Tian had just eliminated Ghost Face was that he had divined Shen Mengyi''s location and didn''t need any survivors for information. These assassins were so ferocious that the other students were likely in danger, so of course, Lin Tian wouldn''t let them go. She was leading a group of students out to look for people, but not long after they had separated from Lin Tian and the others, they encountered two people. One was very tall and big, like a Savage. The other was short, like a dwarf. But these two were extremely brutal. As soon as they saw Shen Mengyi and the others, they started killing without saying a word. The Savage could kill a person with a single punch, and the dwarf hopped around like a monkey, throwing a Flying Dagger each time. In almost an instant, the students following Shen Mengyi were lying in a pool of blood, their fate unknown. At that moment, Shen Mengyi thought she was doomed, but the two didn''t kill her. "Hehehe, beauty, you must be surprised. But watch carefully, there''s more to be surprised about. You''re still alive because our target this time is related to you. You need to serve as a good bait. Of course, it would be even better if you could join us." The person who looked identical to Shen Mengyi spoke with a man''s voice. "Hmph, how could I possibly join you, just let me go." "No, you will. Don''t believe me? Watch." The fake Shen Mengyi put on Shen Mengyi''s coat and then eerily shrank in height to closely resemble her. Then Shen Mengyi saw that the impersonator''s figure became similar to hers, and even more shockingly, the voice was also imitated very well. "This world is too boring; everyone must die! How do you like my voice?" The fake Shen Mengyi boasted to Shen Mengyi, looking very pleased with itself. Shen Mengyi was at a loss for words. "You''re going to kill Lin Tian, kill the person you like the most." In the end, they threw Shen Mengyi into a cave and tied up her limbs. The words the fake Shen Mengyi said before leaving made Shen Mengyi tremble with fright. On the one hand, she was hoping Lin Tian could come to save her; on the other hand, she hoped he wouldn''t come. She didn''t know how much time had passed while lost in her frantic thoughts when sounds came from the cave. "Kereng kereng..." The sound of rolling stones; it felt like someone was coming this way by the sound of it. Could it be those three assassins? Shen Mengyi involuntarily shrank her shoulders. Why even think about this now? I probably won''t escape with my life today. The sound grew closer, and Shen Mengyi grew more and more nervous. What would the assassins do to her? Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire God, save me! Lin Tian, come and save me! No, don''t. The thought of the fake Shen Mengyi made her heart clench again. "Mengyi!" Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, a warm voice rose in the darkness, almost shining; as it spread, the light followed, and the entire cave seemed to brighten. Shen Mengyi stupidly looked towards the source of the light, a tall figure was the source, a familiar face -- it was Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, are you, are you alright?" "Of course I''m alright, but you..." "Lin Tian, you, you haven''t encountered those assassins? Those assassins are very vicious; they killed many of my sisters. Oh, and one dressed in my clothes pretended to be me. You didn''t run into her, did you?" She couldn''t believe that if Lin Tian truly encountered the impostor Shen Mengyi, what would happen. Now Lin Tian was standing alive in front of Shen Mengyi, so the impostor must not have encountered Lin Tian, right? "I did, and I''ve killed her. I could tell at a glance she was a fake." "Ah, you, how did you know she was fake?" "What''s there to see? Don''t you have any gentlemanly demeanor? Hurry up and take off your clothes for me." Now Shen Mengyi''s coat had been taken away! Lin Tian was wearing a white T-shirt, and when he heard Shen Mengyi''s words, he immediately took off the T-shirt and handed it to Shen Mengyi. Lin Tian was left feeling thirsty and his tongue dry, while Shen Mengyi couldn''t help but stealthily gaze at Lin Tian''s upper body. He did look rather manly. "Mengyi, we need to hurry and meet up with the others. I just interrogated those assassins, and there are two that got away. I''m worried the others might be in danger. The injured classmatesI''ve already moved them to a safe place!" Upon arrival, Lin Tian had seen the injured classmates and had used a bottle of Healing Water to treat them. In fact, Lin Tian was burning with anxiety; he had roughly guessed the assassins'' plan. They had first taken Huang Lisheng, making everyone split up to search for him, and then they decisively attacked Shen Mengyi. Creating a fake Shen Mengyi to work in tandem with the Savage and the Monkey, they aimed to kill Lin Tian. Except their plan hadn''t worked, and instead, the three of them were killed by Lin Tian. But the other two assassins weren''t there. Perhaps their real target was Bu Mengting. After all, Bu Mengting was truly Lin Tian''s woman. Could it be that these assassins had targeted Bu Mengting from the beginning? Shen Mengyi was just a diversion, of course, if Lin Tian had been killed by the three assassins, that would have been best. This assassin organization was formidable indeed, setting up events one after the other. Lin Tian, even with divination, could only follow behind, barely escaping with his life. "Then let''s hurry." Shen Mengyi understood the seriousness of the situation. She had seen the assassins'' strength before, and knew that aside from Lin Tian, no one else could even think about fighting back, lacking even the means to defend themselves. "I have to carry you. We''ll move faster that way." Lin Tian said this and didn''t wait for Shen Mengyi to agree. He picked her up and, with a swift motion, dashed out of the cave. They moved as fast as lightning, and Shen Mengyi had never imagined a person could run so fast. "Is there still no news from Lin Tian?" At this moment, Lin Tao and Li Ming, leading their team, had joined up with Bu Mengting''s group. With about thirty people coming together from three different teams, they had gained some courage. "No, we''ve also lost contact with Shen Mengyi''s team. What should we do now?" At this point, probably only Lin Tao, Li Ming, and Bu Mengting had any real influence among the students. The three of them gathered to discuss strategies. "What did Lin Tian say when he left?" Lin Tao asked, and Bu Mengting repeated the words Lin Tian had said before leaving. "He told me that the enemies this time were not something we ordinary students could withstand, and that we should leave the forest as soon as possible and head back to the original campsite." "How can we do that? Huang Lisheng hasn''t been found yet, and Mengyi''s whole search squad has gone missing. We should search for them." If it had been up to Li Ming''s usual personality, he definitely would''ve led the remaining people to cross the river immediately. As a scion of a wealthy family, how could he recklessly put himself in danger? However, he was truly worried about Shen Mengyi, which is why he wanted to search for her, disregarding his own life or death in the process. "I disagree with searching for them. We were searching for people just now, and that''s why Shen Mengyi ended up missing. According to Bu Mengting, we''re up against an international assassin organization now. I want to ask, who here is confident they can overcome these merciless mercenaries? Right now, we must all stay here and wait for Lin Tian to return." Although Lin Tao had been taught the Sword Dao by Lin Tian, he had only ever sparred with students. He had no real experience in life-or-death combat. Faced with an assassin, Lin Tao didn''t know what his odds of winning would be. For everyone''s safety, Lin Tao still thought it was better for everyone to stay together. Li Ming really wanted to search for Shen Mengyi, but seeing the lack of enthusiasm from the others, he didn''t bring it up again. He could only hope that Lin Tian would save Shen Mengyi in time. At this point, many students didn''t know what to do. Upon hearing the call from the three leaders, they all followed them back to the campsite. Huang Lisheng''s disappearance weighed heavily on all the students. Especially since Shen Mengyi''s entire search squad was now also missing and out of reach. "What on earth has happened?" A student stood up, and Bu Mengting immediately explained the situation. "It seems an assassin team has targeted us. Huang Lisheng was severely injured by the assassin group. These assassins are very evil and extremely savage, so I hope that no one acts alone. We''ve already called the police, and they are on their way here. Until then, let''s all stay here together and make sure not to be alone, providing the assassins no chance to exploit." Upon hearing Bu Mengting''s words, all the students were unsettledprofessional assassins. Didn''t that mean everyone was in danger! "Quick, look, there''s someone coming over there!"................................................ Chapter 306 Hero Saves the Beauty Everyone tensed up, and Lin Tao moved to the front. "Don''t be afraid, everyone. We outnumber them, and the more afraid we are, the crazier those assassins will get." This Lin Tao is quite talented, Li Ming thought to himself as he watched, not seeming to be very tense at all. Hearing Lin Tao''s words, the students felt they had a pillar to lean on. Although still scared, they were much calmer than before. "Hey, why is that person naked and carrying someone, running so fast?" "Looks like it''s Lin Tian." "Who is he carrying? My God, it''s the club president. Why is she wearing Lin Tian''s clothes? The two of them?" For a moment, people''s minds raced with wild speculations. "Are you all okay?" Lin Tian stopped with Shen Mengyi in his arms, who, for some reason, just let Lin Tian carry her and didn''t get down. "Quick, carry me into the tent." After all, Shen Mengyi was only wearing a T-shirt of Lin Tian''s, with her long white legs exposed. Fortunately, it was night, so people couldn''t see very clearly. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But even so, some people were feeling very uncomfortable about the situation. Li Ming watched as Lin Tian carried Shen Mengyi into the tent, his eyes practically shooting out flames. Damn, I''ve been pursuing her for so long and haven''t even touched her hand, and this kid has already progressed to this stage with Shen Mengyi. Lin Tian had seen that Bu Mengting was unharmed, which is why he listened to Shen Mengyi''s request to take her into the tent. "Your clothes!" As soon as she entered the tent, Shen Mengyi took off Lin Tian''s T-shirt and threw it back to him, but this ended up giving Lin Tian quite an eyeful. However, he had already seen it before, and Shen Mengyi probably thought so too. "Put on your clothes and get out quickly. There are still two assassins hiding in the dark; it''s still very dangerous here." "Alright, I know." Lin Tian backed out of the tent. "Lin Tian, did you take a bite out of the beautiful club president?" Bu Mengting asked with a hint of sourness, looking at Lin Tian, who just spread his hands. "What time is it now? I don''t have the mind for that. Do you realize that in Shen Mengyi''s team, only she is left unharmed? Everyone else is seriously injured. These assassins are truly crazy. I won''t let them get away with it." "They are all seriously injured! How come Shen Mengyi is uninjured?" Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire Bu Mengting exclaimed in shock. She knew that if this news got out, it could cause widespread panic. Lin Tian shrugged his shoulders, looking somewhat helpless. "Because their target is me. Shen Mengyi has some connection to me; they needed to use her as bait, which is why they left her alive." "Ah, no wonder you told me to be careful when you left. It wasn''t because you were afraid that the assassin would come after me." "Of course. But what puzzles me is why the assassin, having had such a good opportunity, didn''t make a move on you. I''ve been thinking about a lot of possibilities on my way back to the camp, but this calm situation still baffles me." "Are you still hoping I''d be in trouble?" Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a sideways glance, and he kept silent. He was still pondering the situation with the two assassins. Considering the previous layout of the assassin, the mastermind that Lin Tian had not beaten to death must still be out there. It didn''t make sense that they''d miss such a good opportunity to kidnap Bu Mengting. Unless there was a better opportunity. "Everyone, quiet down for a moment. I have something important to tell you all." Shen Mengyi had already changed her clothes. At that time, no students had entered their tents; they had all gathered together. Hearing Shen Mengyi''s voice, all the students quieted down. "Our rescue team didn''t find Huang Lisheng, but we encountered the assassins. They killed everyone except me. These assassins are brutal and utterly heartless. If not for student Lin Tian, I might already be dead. Now everyone don''t panic, and try not to stray too far from student Lin Tian." She was clearly treating Lin Tian as a bodyguard. The other students heard this and were scared out of their wits, no longer in the mood for playfulness they had earlier. "Club president, are we just going to wait here then?" A girl asked timidly. "Of course not; we''ve already called the police. The police are on their way here. Once the police arrive, we''ll be safe." "I hope the police get here quickly." A few girls clumped together, and those who recognized students from Shen Mengyi''s team began to sob loudly. Shen Mengyi could only proceed to comfort them one by one. Lin Tian, however, remained vigilant, constantly looking around for the last two assassins. Could it be that those two assassins really got scared and dared not show up? This outcome annoyed Lin Tian greatly because if the two assassins really ran away, it was very likely they would inform Li Guan, who in turn might immediately flee. Of course, it was also possible they wouldn''t inform anyone, considering they''d hardly have the nerve to go back after failing their mission. "Lin Tian! Come here for a moment; I need to ask you something." Suddenly, Li Ming waved at Lin Tian from a distance. Lin Tian remembered Li Ming, who had blocked them from getting on the bus. He spoke irritably. "If you have something to ask me, come over yourself. I don''t like to run errands." "Alright, I''ll come over." Li Ming was also very annoyed inside. He, a member of the prominent Li Family, was actually being humiliated by an ordinary university student. It really irked him. "If you have something to say, then say it quickly. I''ve got a ton of things to take care of over here." "There are too many people here. Can we find a place with fewer people?" He glanced around at the crowd and tentatively asked. Lin Tian didn''t even lift his head, and directly refused. Right now, he had to keep Bu Mengting always within his line of sight, otherwise if she was kidnapped by the assassins, that would be really uncomfortable for him. "I''m asking you, why was Shen Mengyi wearing your clothes just now? Where are her clothes?" Seeing Lin Tian was impervious to his words, Li Ming simply started questioning him right there. Although he hadn''t openly pursued Shen Mengyi, many people in the Broadcasting Club had already noticed his interest in her. His questioning of Lin Tian immediately had many people pricking up their ears. Even though the threat of the assassin hadn''t been resolved, it did not stop everyone''s flaming gossip. "Her clothes were torn by the assassin, so naturally, she wore mine. What, was she supposed to come back naked?" "Assassin? You mean her clothes were torn by an assassin? Did the assassin... " For some reason, Li Ming suddenly couldn''t continue. What if Shen Mengyi had been taken advantage of by the assassin? For a moment, Li Ming hesitated. "With me there, how could that possibly happen?" Lin Tian said confidently, seeing the look on Li Ming''s face, he could guess that Li Ming was interested in Shen Mengyi and was here to accuse him. He wasn''t fond of Li Ming to begin with, and now that Li Ming actually wanted to meddle with Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian was even more displeased. "Oh, it seems the police have arrived." Li Ming wanted to say something to Lin Tian, but the flashing lights in the distance announced the arrival of the police. Since the call had been quite clear, they were likely facing a very dangerous assassin this time, so even the armed police had been deployed. They directly sealed off the area and arranged for special vehicles to take the students back to the university. Most of the remaining matter was now unrelated to the majority of the students. Lin Tian saw Chen Yixuan, but he had to stick with Bu Mengting to go back, just in case, so he didn''t go to see Chen Yixuan and returned to the university with the other students instead. When they arrived back at the university, everything was calm, completely different from what Lin Tian had expected. Logically speaking, since two assassins were still at large, they should have gone immediately to catch Bu Mengting. But they hadn''t, which Lin Tian hadn''t anticipated. Then, he thought the assassins might be waiting at the university for Bu Mengting, yet still no signs of disturbance occurred. He always felt that the man who had devised the sequence of traps was not so easy to deal with, and that there must be more to come. "Mengting, how about you don''t sleep in the dorm tonight?" "I can''t do that today. Guo''er is terrified; I need to go back and keep her company." Guo''er had joined this event because Bu Mengting had asked her to. After all that had happened, the typically timid Guo''er was horribly frightened. Bu Mengting felt guilty, thinking that if it weren''t for her dragging Guo''er to the event, she wouldn''t be in her current state. "Okay then, who could resist such a kind little wife like my Mengting? I''m going out for a bit. Oh, stay alert at all times, I''ve got a feeling those assassins won''t give up so easily." "Don''t worry, I won''t leave the dorm." Watching Bu Mengting enter the dorm building, Lin Tian still felt something was off. Deciding that he couldn''t be passive, now that he knew Li Guan was the real mastermind, he had no intention of letting Li Guan off the hook. He might as well find Li Guan right now. The more he thought about it, the better this plan seemed to Lin Tian, so he decided to make a move. Li Guan belonged to the Dragon Family of Capital City. Lin Tian had actually already spared him once before, but now that Li Guan had once again sent an assassin, it was tantamount to seeking death. This time, Lin Tian was determined to kill Li Guan; otherwise, being followed by these assassins would be incredibly annoying, even though they couldn''t kill Lin Tian. Just as he reached the mouth of an alley, he suddenly saw a voluptuous woman being dragged into a small box by a man with his hand over her mouth. What''s with the world these days, with such things happening all the time. Without much thought, since Lin Tian had witnessed it, he decided to lend a hand. "Hey, let go of that woman. You better scram." Lin Tian folded his arms, eyeing the man''s hand that was covering the girl''s mouth. "What''s it to you? Run along, kid, go play wherever you like. Don''t try to mess with my good time. If you fancy this woman, join us. I''ll take the first turn; you take the second." The sleazy man''s voice was dark, and his face was full of impatience. Blocked by Lin Tian, he was ready to get Lin Tian involved in his misdeeds. "Disgusting! Just my luck that I was feeling itchy for some action today!" Lin Tian leaped to the man''s side in one swift step, and before the man could react, he grabbed the man''s wrist. The woman, seeing a potential rescue, struggled out of the man''s grasp. "Handsome, thank you for saving me!" Chapter 307 Double Kill The woman was dressed in a red dress, with a full chest, a slender waist, and ample buttocks, clearly a woman of exceptional quality. At the moment, she was burying herself in Lin Tian''s arms, probably terrified. However, a sense of alarm suddenly arose in Lin Tian''s heart, and he reached out to block the woman''s body, but her hands were quick to act. She held a syringe in her hand and jabbed it into Lin Tian''s body. Although Lin Tian''s hand blocked the woman''s body, it also happened to grab onto the woman''s chest, only to find it was hard and seemingly fake. Lin Tian remembered, before he killed Ghost Face, the information Ghost Face had told him. Among the remaining two assassins, one was named Savage, a transvestite dressed even more beautifully than a woman. "Savage? I''m not seeking you out, yet you dare to come out and court death?" Lin Tian roared furiously as he charged towards the transvestite, but a dark shadow dashed out from an oblique angle, the same man who had held the woman hostage earlier. Lin Tian reacted very quickly, sidestepping the man''s attack, and upon closer examination, the man had an ordinary face, wore glasses, and had profound eyes. "Lin Tian, you''ve been injected with the latest developed muscle atrophy agent by M Country, let''s see how many minutes you can last." The man laughed wildly, and when his attack missed, he immediately retreated, standing together with the transvestite. It has to be said, these two standing together did give off a kind of perfectly matched vibe. "Cobra, this guy is really strong, he scared me to death." Savage''s voice was very coquettish, indeed more womanly than a woman, and at this moment, she leaned directly on Cobra''s shoulder. Clearly, the relationship between the two was not so simple. "Don''t worry, he''s been drugged and won''t last ten minutes. We just need to drag this out until the drug takes effect." Cobra was extremely steady, for this strike he had sacrificed three members to get this one chance to kill. Originally, he could have had the chance to act against Bu Mengting, but he gave that up and left Dongweishan Mountain with Savage, getting back to Wu''an City early. They waited near the school, waiting for Lin Tian to come out, ready to stage a drama of a hero saving the beauty. "Haha, great hero, if you die this time. Being a hero is not easy, be a bad guy in your next life!" Cobra laughed wildly, now that Lin Tian was drugged, no one could save him. This assassination mission was once again to be completed amid Cobra''s meticulous planning. He was best at using strategy, leading targets step by step into the plot he had set. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Do you know why I didn''t capture Bu Mengting? Because Savage and his group attempted a similar strategy once before, and since it didn''t work, it definitely wouldn''t work a second time. So, I brought Savage to Wu''an waiting for you. When you returned to the school, your tense nerves immediately relaxed, and that was our time to strike." Everything did seem perfect indeed, even Lin Tian with his precognitive ability only came to his senses at the very last moment. Just as Cobra said, once he had escorted Bu Mengting into the dormitory, he let his guard down. Only to have Savage inject the muscle atrophy agent into his body. Lin Tian was already feeling that his body seemed to be undergoing changes, the drug was indeed domineering. Watching the two assassins eyeing him hungrily, Lin Tian gritted his teeth and spent a Supernatural Point to obtain Healing Water. Earlier, upon returning to school with Shen Mengyi and the others, he had earned some Supernatural Points. Unexpectedly, he had to use them just after obtaining them. His Supernatural Points remained at six. As soon as he exchanged for the Healing Water, Lin Tian immediately consumed it, and all the changes in his body instantly disappeared. However, Lin Tian continued to pretend he was in great pain, and finally, he even started rolling on the ground. "Cobra, let me chop off his head. Just now, this guy dared to grab my chest when he captured me." Suddenly, Savage started acting coquettishly to Cobra, and Cobra nodded his head. "Alright, chop quickly. After this job, maybe we can retire." Experience more content on My Virtual Library Empire Savage sashayed towards Lin Tian, and somehow, a sharp boning knife appeared in her hand, its blade emitting a ghostly cold light. "Die!" Savage thrust the knife towards Lin Tian''s neck, but Lin Tian suddenly leaped up, grabbed Savage''s wrist, and with tremendous strength, turned the knife around and plunged it into Savage''s own body. "Ah!" Savage screamed in agony, and as Lin Tian controlled her wrist, grasping the sharp knife, he stabbed violently at her until she stopped moving. "How could you be alright? Weren''t you injected with the muscle atrophy agent by Savage?" Cobra''s eyes widened in shock as he stared at Lin Tian, paying no mind even as Savage''s limp body fell to the ground. "Hmph! No matter how clever your schemes, they are useless against a formidable enemy. Now, meet your end!" Lin Tian charged at Cobra like a cheetah, but surprisingly, Cobra''s movements were quick, and he kept up a good fight with Lin Tian. His strength was almost as great as Savage''s, and his agility was even better than that of a monkey. Cobra truly deserved to be the leader, having such strong abilities. "Lin Tian, I was only hired to kill you. There''s no point in us fighting to the death, how about we strike a deal?" Cobra, while parrying Lin Tian''s assaults, began to negotiate with him. "What''s there to negotiate with you?" "Of course, I do. I know where Li Guan is and I even know his plans for the next few steps. Now that my mission has failed and all my men have been killed by you, I guess I''m not going to have an easy time in the assassin world anymore. So, how about I join forces with you to take down Li Guan?" Lin Tian had never expected that after the failure of his mission, Cobra would choose to team up with his target to take on the employer. This really piqued his interest. It would be easy for him to kill Li Guan, but the problem lay in dealing with the aftermath. However, if Cobra did it, it would be much simpler. "How can I trust you?" "By the fact that I now know you want to kill Li Guan." This guy was indeed good at calculating. Lin Tian thought about it and felt that this was not a bad idea. "Alright then, I count to three, and we both back off at the same time." Lin Tian suggested, and Cobra gave a small nod. The two of them counted to three together, and Lin Tian took a step back. But instead of backing off, Cobra lunged at him with a dagger, and with his other hand, he swiftly threw a gleaming Flying Dagger straight at Lin Tian''s forehead. "You dare to play me?" "Only blame yourself for being too naive. It''s a pity that I still can''t hurt you this way. It seems I have to bite the dust in your hands today. But I won''t give you the chance to kill me." As the fight intensified, Cobra started to struggle. "Heh heh heh, today you have no choice, and you won''t be able to run away." Recalling how he was just played by Cobra, Lin Tian felt extremely annoyed. With increased force, Lin Tian struck a palm blow to Cobra''s chest. Spouting a mouthful of blood, Cobra staggered back to the wall. "Hahaha, I told you I wouldn''t let you kill me. Only I can kill myself." With a loud shout, Cobra suddenly stabbed the sharp knife into his chest, and blood splattered out. He really was a madman, choosing suicide to deny Lin Tian the chance to kill him. Once Lin Tian confirmed that both Cobra and the others were dead, he vanished into the night. The assassins were all dead, but the mastermind was still at large. Inside a luxurious villa, Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin were having a great time. "Damn, these two chicks are seriously hot. Zhang Wenbin, you did a good job with this one." The two of them were evidently still playing with twin sisters. Although their hands were in casts, it didn''t stop them from having their fun. The two men lay side by side on the bed, with the twin beauties writhing on top of them, like valiant female knights. "Li Shao, is that Lin Tian definitely dead by now?" "Judging by the time, there should be news soon. Let''s enjoy ourselves all night and wait for the good news. I want to be the first to receive the good news from the Devil Mercenary Corps." After Li Guan was sure that the Devil Mercenary Corps had made their move, he and Zhang Wenbin were discharged from the hospital. However, they didn''t dare to wander around and hid in the villa, playing crazy with the twins every day. "Hahaha, that Lin Tian, daring to offend Li Shao is simply courting death. Now his body will rot in the wilderness, and then we can take over his woman." Talking about Lin Tian''s woman, Zhang Wenbin couldn''t help but fantasize a bit more. She was no less exceptional than the twins, and importantly, it would give them a sense of conquest. The twins were great in all respects, but they didn''t offer that same feeling of conquest. "Even if you were dead, I wouldn''t take your women." Suddenly, a cold voice rang out from the darkness, and a figure walked out from the shadows. When Lin Tian''s figure emerged from the dark, both Zhang Wenbin and Li Guan instantly felt an inexplicable sense of fear. "Lin Tian, how are you not dead!" "Heh heh heh, how could I die before dealing with you?" Lin Tian sneered and reached out to grab Li Guan''s neck. "Who gave you the courage to send someone after me? I spared you last time, and you still haven''t learned your lesson. Since that''s the case, I think your head''s no longer of any use. I''ll collect my harvest." Li Guan was paralyzed the moment Lin Tian grabbed his neck, and as the pressure in Lin Tian''s hand slowly increased, a vague fear arose in his heart. "Don''t kill me, please..." Li Guan begged for mercy again, but this time, Lin Tian had no intention of letting him go. "Lin Tian, you can''t kill Li Shao. Otherwise, if you offend the Li Family of Capital City, you''re finished." Zhang Wenbin tried to help, but Lin Tian slapped him across the face, causing Zhang Wenbin''s head to spin three times before he collapsed to the ground, silent. "You two fools, I was kind enough to let you go once. Since you''re both so unappreciative, I''ll grant your wish, go to hell!" Chapter 308 He Qianqian is in Trouble Wu''an City police had been extremely busy these past few days, as there was an incident involving Wu''an University students who went out on a trip, requiring a large deployment of armed police. Despite dispatching a large number of officers, by the time they reached Dogtail Mountain, the only work left for the police was to help collect bodies. Most of the assassins had been killed by Lin Tian, and the students were severely injured, with several still in comas. The bodies of three assassins killed by Lin Tian were also found. Chen Yixuan had visited the scene and, after asking about the situation, speculated that it might have been Lin Tian who killed the assassins. Just as the police had returned the students to the university, they received a tip that another murder had occurred near Wu''an University. This time, a man and a woman had died, and it was easy to find their information. They were also from the Demon Mercenary Group. The Wu''an City police department quickly released the news of the Demon Mercenary Group''s entry into the country. In Huaxia, all mercenary forces are strictly forbidden from entering. This stirred up a hornet''s nest, and higher-ups immediately dispatched agents to thoroughly investigate the matter. Before anyone arrived, the police station received a suicide note. Li Guan of the Li Family and Zhang Wenbin of the Zhang Family confessed that they had hired the Demon Mercenary Group, intending only to kill Lin Tian, but they unintentionally involved innocent students, so they chose to commit suicide as an apology. Lin Tian''s move was very clever; he killed people from both the Zhang and Li Families and made it so that neither family dared to speak out. After all, the affair involving the Demon Mercenary Group was taken very seriously by the higher-ups. Although hiring mercenaries for murders is commonplace among large families, it becomes a serious issue once it reaches the public eye and evidence is found. As Lin Tian had predicted, neither family dared to investigate whether Li Guan''s and Zhang Wenbin''s deaths were suicides. They silently swallowed this bitter pill, but of course, they were definitely not going to let Lin Tian off the hook. Anyone with a bit of sense knew that this was Lin Tian''s doing. But nobody dared to come forward and say it was Lin Tian. Not only would that offend Lin Tian, but it would also offend both the Zhang and Li Families. In essence, no one dared to move against Lin Tian openly at this critical moment. "Lin Tian, come out. I need to talk to you." Chen Yixuan had called Lin Tian''s number, furious, believing that what Lin Tian did was a complete mistrust of the police and of her. Lin Tian originally had no intention of bothering with Chen Yixuan, but since the incident, Wu''an University had tightened its security, particularly watching over each dorm closely, especially the girls'' dormitory. This situation troubled Lin Tian, as he found no opportunity to sleep with Bu Mengting. With Chen Yixuan calling, he thought it over and decided to meet with her, to flirt with the beautiful police officer. The two arranged to meet in a caf, opting for a private room. As a police officer, Chen Yixuan did not want others to see her having coffee with a university student. "Lin Tian, have you become addicted to killing? Those assassins you killed, I can overlook, but why did you go after those two degenerates from the Li Family and Zhang Family?" Chen Yixuan was not advocating for those two; she was concerned about Lin Tian. She felt Lin Tian didn''t need to ruin his life over two degenerates. Lin Tian, however, did not appreciate Chen Yixuan''s kindness. He felt that since Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin had dared hire assassins to kill him, he had every right to kill those two. Lin Tian had been extremely angry before and had restrained himself twice. Eventually, he realized that he couldn''t bear with such people. "You should know the grudges I have with those two. Last time, I broke both of their hands, but what then? These guys only got worse. If I don''t kill them, should I let them continue to harm others?" "I know, but they should have been dealt with by us, the police," Chen Yixuan said earnestly. "Left to the police? Tell me, to whom? To you? Can you guarantee they won''t be released the day after they''re jailed? Can Director Zhong guarantee that? I don''t trust any police officer with this," Lin Tian said openly. Those two had complicated identities and profound backgrounds. Even Director Zhong might not dare to arrest them. "But you shouldn''t take matters into your own hands. Are those two degenerates worth it?" After mulling it over for a while and unable to fault Lin Tian''s words, Chen Yixuan finally spoke her mind. "They are just two scoundrels. You are different; you still have a bright future ahead of you." "If everyone is careful about their own feathers, then who will deal with these people? Are we waiting for fate to take its course?" Lin Tian suddenly raised his voice, and Chen Yixuan stared at him, speechless. "Then, you, be careful. Those two families certainly won''t let this go easily, and I, I might not be able to help much." Lin Tian of course knew that Chen Yixuan was just a junior police officer, facing two powerful families who might not even listen to Director Zhong. "Who says you can''t help? Actually, you can be of a lot of help." "Really? What do you want me to do?" Chen Yixuan really wanted to help Lin Tian, her decision to become a police officer was driven by her sense of justice. However, upon actually becoming one, she realized everything was not as she had thought. "Well, you know, I might soon face retaliation from the two major families. Perhaps tomorrow, I''ll be lying dead in the streets. So, shouldn''t you take care of that thing you promised me before?" Lin Tian stared at the fullness of Chen Yixuan''s chest, and chuckled slyly. Today, Chen Yixuan met Lin Tian and didn''t wear her police uniform, just a white T-shirt and matching hot shorts. The already stunning Chen Yixuan put on this combination, which was simply too tempting for words. "You, you really are something. One second I thought you were a hero, and the next you reveal your true colors. I have something else to handle, I''m leaving first." Chen Yixuan paid her bill and ran off in a panic, while Lin Tian stared at Chen Yixuan''s long white legs, feeling his temperature rise. This beautiful policewoman hadn''t shown a preference for wearing hot shorts and T-shirts before; her clothes used to cover everything. Why had she decided to wear these two pieces today? It was incredibly enticing. After Chen Yixuan had left, Lin Tian, having nothing better to do, thought about going to find Shen Mengyi. Shen Mengyi was not staying on campus; she had been in a terrible mood these past few days. She had organized this event herself, but it turned into a disaster. Nine students were killed, leaving Shen Mengyi feeling extremely guilty. Upon returning, she immediately resigned her presidency of the Broadcasting Club. Even though no one blamed her, she blamed herself. Suddenly, the phone rang. "Hello, what''s Mengyi doing?" "Nothing much, just spacing out at home." "Spacing out? Why not come out, and I''ll walk around with you." "I don''t feel like going out. Every time I step outside, I think of those injured students." Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire "What does their injury have to do with you?" Lin Tian was somewhat puzzled. "How does it not concern me? If it weren''t for the outdoor activity I organized, all this wouldn''t have happened. Also, you told me to lead the students away, but I stubbornly insisted that everyone stay to search for Huang Lisheng." So, this was what was causing Shen Mengyi to feel guilty. At the time, Lin Tian had indeed suggested that she evacuate the students first. But Shen Mengyi felt she couldn''t abandon her peers and instead organized a search and rescue team, resulting in many students getting severely injured. She believed it was her poor leadership that caused so many students to be killed. "This has nothing to do with you. Let me tell you the truth; those assassins were after me. If there''s any connection, it''s with me. Even if you hadn''t organized the students to search for Huang Lisheng, those assassins would have found another way." Lin Tian explained for a long time, but Shen Mengyi still wouldn''t listen, stubbornly believing she was the cause of everyone getting hurt. Oh, this woman was stubborn. Lin Tian was extremely frustrated, and despite all his efforts, Shen Mengyi remained unmoved. In the end, she even hung up on Lin Tian, saying she needed to think things over. What is there to think about, it''s clearly Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin''s fault. Lin Tian was furious, wishing he could drag Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin back from the Underworld and kill them again. That evening, Lin Tian, as usual, called Bu Mengting, and after some casual chatting, Bu Mengting suddenly suggested that Lin Tian should find time to see He Qianqian. Usually, He Qianqian would not let Lin Tian visit her at school. She''s a teacher, and Lin Tian was her former student. Being seen by others might not leave a good impression. "Why would you think of asking me to see Qianqian, my wife? She doesn''t even want me coming to see her." "Just sneak in and see her." "Why should I sneak in to see her?" If Lin Tian went to see He Qianqian, it wouldn''t be without rekindling some of their affection. Sneaking around just isn''t Lin Tian''s style. Bu Mengting paused, then finally spoke. "Actually, it''s because Sister Qianqian told me that there''s a man who has been aggressively pursuing her lately. In the past, this sort of thing has happened, and Sister Qianqian always handled it well. But this time, this man seems to have a complicated background and is quite menacing. Sister Qianqian is a bit scared." What, someone dares to harass my wife Qianqian? Lin Tian''s head heated up, and his fists clenched. "Then why didn''t Qianqian just tell me directly?" "You don''t know Sister Qianqian; didn''t she tell you she didn''t want you going to school? If she breaks the rule this time, you won''t listen to her in the future. But she probably feels very threatened this time, so she purposely told me, letting me mention it to you." S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He Qianqian, being older, always thinks a step ahead of Bu Mengting. "I got it. I''ll go check it out tomorrow and see who dares to compete with me, Lin Tian, for a man." The next day, Lin Tian took the day off, skipped classes, and went straight to his former high school. He Qianqian was still teaching there. Lin Tian sat in a small shop opposite the school. The shop had a few pool tables; he used to play pool there when he was bored. Today, there were also a few people playing. Lin Tian just watched them play................................ Chapter 309 Disbanding the Army "Wanna play a round, buddy?" A guy with a buzz cut approached Lin Tian, who was idle, looking to pair up for a game. "I''m not that good, just watching is fine." "You guys are always posing. Twenty bucks a round, are you in or not?" As soon as Lin Tian heard this, he knew he had encountered a gambler. At the pool hall, it''s common for solo players who can''t find a partner to look for an opponent to play a game with them. Some people play for the table fee, losing means paying up just a few bucks. Others play big, betting ten or twenty a game. They''re mostly local thugs, the kind without a decent job. "I came here to meet someone today," Lin Tian wasn''t really in the mood to play; he wasn''t feeling too well either. "Come on, if you''re not playing, then don''t sit here. This is a pool hall, why would you come here if you''re not going to play?" Lin Tian still didn''t agree, so the buzz cut guy pulled out a pack of cigarettes and gestured to the stand owner. The owner came over, and the buzz cut guy handed him a cigarette. Then he said to the owner. "Look at this guy sitting here not playing pool; I think this kid has bad intentions, probably here to cause trouble. How about I help you kick him out?" "Brother Niu, why bother with such small fry? I can handle it," said the owner, who had just accepted a cigarette from Brother Niu and naturally sided with him. "Hey, bro. If you''re not going to play, could you give up your seat?" Lin Tian was already in a bad mood, and seeing Brother Niu and the owner playing good cop, bad cop right in front of him made him feel even worse. "Let''s play then, brother. I didn''t agree to play with you earlier because twenty was just too low for me. I don''t play for anything less than a hundred. Are you game?" Lin Tian pulled out a red bill directly from his pocket. "Well I''ll be, a hundred bucks scares Brother Niu to death? Fine, let''s go for a hundred." Brother Niu also took out his wallet and slammed it on the table, thick with what appeared to be a couple thousand bucks. When word got out that someone was playing for a hundred, the entire pool hall buzzed with excitement. It''s not always high-skill matches that draw crowds; sometimes, the audience comes for the excitement. The pool hall often featured games with numbered balls on smaller tables. Usually, it''s just two players hitting balls of different sizes, finishing off with the black eight-ball, and sinking the eight-ball would mean victory. The owner set the balls, and the two began their game. "Go ahead, bro, I''ll let you start first," Brother Niu, who hadn''t finished his smoke, generously let Lin Tian take the first shot. "You said it, don''t regret it later," Lin Tian said without hesitation, found himself a straight cue stick, wiped the tip, and placed the white ball on the left side. That was his old habit, believing starting from the left side would bring good luck. Lin Tian''s skills in pool had always been decent. Now, with the Ox Power Technique enhancing his abilities, he believed he was no less skilled than a world champion in pool. He gripped the cue stick, the Ox Power Technique flowing through the entire stick, making it seem like an extension of his arm. Suddenly, he moved his arm and broke. "Thud!" The white ball blasted towards the numbered balls like a bomb. Lin Tian''s shot was exceptionally powerful. Breaking from the left, Lin Tian had a spot that guaranteed at least two balls would sink. Even before, his success rate was 80%, and now with the Ox Power Technique, he figured it was a sure thing. Indeed, he didn''t disappoint himself C the balls scattered, and three went in straight away. Numbers 15, 11, and 3. According to the rules, Lin Tian could choose between solids and stripes. He evaluated the situation on the table and chose solids. The 15 and 11 balls were placed back on their spots. Choosing solids was strategic because Lin Tian noticed that the solid balls were either near the pockets or in easy-to-hit spots. His pool skills were good, particularly his aim. His main issue was getting the cue ball to the desired position after each shot, a challenge due to not grasping the right way to apply force. Now, with the Ox Power Technique, he no longer had to worry about applying force. The cue ball went exactly where he wanted it to. "Bang! Bang! Bang..." After a series of sounds, all the solid balls had been dispatched into the pockets by Lin Tian, leaving the black eight-ball at the lip of the pocket. "Brother Niu, thanks for the game!" Lin Tian called out to the already stunned Brother Niu, then gently pushed, and the eight-ball dropped into the pocket. Everyone around was dumbfounded C they were used to seeing snooker on TV, where international masters occasionally managed a break and run. But in real life, seeing someone pot three or four balls in succession was already the hallmark of a pro. And here was Lin Tian clearing the table in one go C a feat not even international masters could guarantee. "Looks like you lost, Brother Niu." "Uh, ah, okay. Here, this is your hundred bucks." Brother Niu was also stunned. Lin Tian had expected him to cheat or call for backup. Instead, Brother Niu quickly handed over a hundred bucks and even volunteered to play another round. That made Lin Tian feel a bit awkward now. After witnessing Lin Tian''s skill, why would Brother Niu go again? It''s like giving money away, isn''t it? He didn''t say anything; maybe Brother Niu was really good, too? ``` Brother Ox took his shot, but luck wasn''t on his side, not a single ball went in. Lin Tian didn''t give Brother Ox a chance, sinking a striped ball first, choosing his own score, and then finishing the game in one more stroke. "Impressive, very impressive!" Brother Ox took out another hundred yuan and handed it to Lin Tian. "Bro, I really didn''t recognize a great man when I saw one just now. What''s your name? I''m called A Niu, I''ve got some local fame around here. Everyone calls me Brother Ox." "I''m Lin Tian, I used to go to school around here." Seeing that A Niu was in a good mood, Lin Tian chatted with him a bit more. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Noticing that Lin Tian seemed easy to talk to, A Niu asked him for a favor. "What kind of favor do you need?" "Help me play in a long-table pool competition. To be frank, I, A Niu, am something of a name on this street." A Niu raised his own thumb and then looked somewhat dejected. "But last month, a bunch of tough guys showed up. Knowing I love playing pool, they set me up for a game. I ended up losing control of the street next door to them." Once I realized something was off, I stopped playing with them. But a loss is a loss; I conceded that street. Only to find out that these guys, not content with just that street, keep scheming to take over my territory here. "Through another pool game?" "Right." "I''m not free today." Lin Tian was here today for He Qianqian''s sake; he didn''t have time to help someone he just met to play pool. "No worries, we haven''t set a date for the match yet. To be honest, I don''t really want to play pool with them. This is my last stand, and if they want it, I''m going to make them pay a high price." "Alright then, we''ll get in touch when I''m available." Lin Tian thought that after he dealt with He Qianqian''s matter, he might be able to help A Niu out. Most importantly, if he got on good terms with A Niu, then He Qianqian would have someone to look after her in the future. After leaving his number with A Niu, Lin Tian left. School had let out, and Lin Tian also spotted He Qianqian. But he didn''t rush over, just watching her from afar. Experience exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire He Qianqian seemed to be in a bad mood, looking around fearfully every so often as she walked. Then Lin Tian saw two people following closely behind He Qianqian, quite brazenly shadowing her every move. Lin Tian followed them as well. He Qianqian planned to have lunch; the cafeteria was too crowded, so she usually dined at a nearby small restaurant. However, today, she clearly felt she was being followed and wanted to turn back, but seeing the two burly men behind her, she didn''t dare to retreat. Feeling hesitant and uneasy, she arrived at a restaurant. "Teacher He, we meet again!" Just as He Qianqian ordered a bowl of noodles, a man sat down opposite her. This man wore flashy, multicolored clothes and big shorts. With slightly dark skin and three scars on his face, he looked like a thug. "I''m sorry, I don''t want to see you, and I have a boyfriend now." Seeing this man, He Qianqian''s face turned pale. "Hehehe, you have a man now? Where is your man? I haven''t seen him around," said Jie Jun arrogantly, scanning the surroundings. Anyone who made eye contact with him instinctively stepped back. He Qianqian felt a bitter frustration. She had encountered Jie Jun while shopping one day. At that time, Jie Jun harassed her for her phone number and address. He Qianqian rejected him outright and did not continue shopping; instead, she ran straight back to school. Now with Lin Tian not by her side, she felt a bit panicked. "Her man is right here!" Suddenly, a voice rang out; Lin Tian sat down beside He Qianqian, wrapping his arm around her slim waist. He Qianqian was startled, wondering when a man had appeared beside her. Upon a closer look, to her surprise and warmth of heart, it was the very person she had longed for. She immediately threw herself onto Lin Tian. At that moment, she didn''t care what others might think or say; she just wanted to be a damsel in distress, leaning on Lin Tian forever. "Where the hell did you pop up from, kid?" Jie Jun was still exuding his threatening aura, and when he turned his head, he was shocked to find the woman he fancied in another man''s embrace. Moreover, this man looked rather youthful, probably not even twenty. "Where the hell did you pop up from?" Lin Tian stared coldly at Jie Jun, returning the same question to him without altering a word. "Hahaha, interesting. I''m Jie Jun, and it''s been many years since I''ve met someone who dares to be so cocky in front of me. Tell me, do you want to leave here without your arms today, or without your legs?" Jie Jun grabbed a dagger from his bag, its blade shining coldly and clearly very sharp. The bystanders, seeing this, couldn''t help but retreat a few steps. The owner, who was about to step in and mediate, turned around and hustled back into the kitchen. "Brother, I''m a bit greedy. I''d like to keep both my arms and my legs, really." ``` Chapter 310 Cooperation "You''re f*cking asking for it!" The moment he spoke, Jie Jun was enraged. In his heart, he had long considered He Qianqian his woman. He violently slammed his foot onto the table and thrust the dagger in his hand straight towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian had already been furious these past few days due to the issues with the Devil Mercenary Group. The murder of Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin had only intensified his killing aura. Before the dagger could reach him, Lin Tian kicked out quickly, sending Jie Jun flying backward with preemptive force. Jie Jun never expected Lin Tian to be so fierce, and taken off guard, his dagger flew out of his grasp. Lin Tian caught the dagger midair and followed Jie Jun like a shadow. As soon as Jie Jun hit the ground, Lin Tian thrust the dagger into his arm. "This arm''s too fragile, it''s no use to me. Let''s see how this leg holds up!" With that, another stab of the dagger landed on Jie Jun''s thigh. Jie Jun was tough, having been stabbed in both the arm and thigh by Lin Tian, yet he didn''t utter a sound, just clenched his teeth and glared at Lin Tian. "Brother, not bad at all. But you''ve wounded me today. Your woman''s going to be in danger in this area." "What you''re saying is, I should take your life as well." "Heh heh heh, ruthless. I like it. We''re both men, let''s skip the nonsense. I wasn''t prepared today. How about this? In three days, I''ll set a place. We''ll settle this matter, okay?" Jie Jun didn''t even glance at his wounded arm and leg, but his defiant spirit indeed made an impression on Lin Tian. Killing Jie Jun would be as easy as turning his hand, but there was the fear that Jie Jun had subordinates who might target He Qianqian if they got the chance. "Fine, you set the place in three days." The two exchanged phone numbers, and Jie Jun limped away. Even as he bled with every step, he remained utterly silent. "Lin Tian, why have you become so violent?" He Qianqian hadn''t been able to react when Lin Tian made his move. By the time she realized what was happening, Jie Jun had already been stabbed twice by Lin Tian. "What, you think issues like this can be settled peacefully? If I don''t show him who''s boss, will you ever feel safe being a teacher?" Lin Tian was unconcerned, the incidents involving Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin had deeply affected him. He felt you couldn''t show mercy to such people. "Why be so fierce?" He Qianqian didn''t understand why Lin Tian was being so harsh today. She had been stressed enough by Jie Jun these past few days, and now Lin Tian was speaking harshly to her as well. "I wasn''t being fierce, I was just trying to reason with you. You''ve seen what Jie Jun is like. I stabbed him twice, and he didn''t even frown. He''s capable of anything." "You''re right, okay? I was wrong. I''m leaving." Lin Tian was so wrapped up in himself he forgot a cardinal rule: never try to reason with a woman. Seeing that Lin Tian wasn''t listening to her, He Qianqian stopped talking and turned to leave. Lin Tian quickly followed after her. Without He Qianqian, he''d be sleeping alone tonight. "Qianqian, my dear wife, why are you upset? Don''t go." Instead of stopping when she heard him, He Qianqian walked even faster. Lin Tian hurriedly chased after her and embraced He Qianqian. "What are you doing? Who do you think you are? Stop messing around." He Qianqian pushed Lin Tian away, pretending not to recognize him. "Naughty boy, that''s enough. There are too many people around." Lin Tian, of course, got the message and carried He Qianqian straight into a hotel to check in. On the outskirts of Wu''an, there was a sprawling estate. Underground at the estate, a unique duel was taking place. Nobody knew that beneath the estate there was such an expansive space, resembling a boxing arena. Spectators filled the seats on all sides, and the central area, surrounded by wire mesh, was where two individuals were fighting. Both fighters were brutally aggressive, their faces fierce. Soon, one of them, having received several heavy blows, started falling behind. The other seized the opportunity to chase his advantage. The losing fighter, now with virtually no chance, began scrambling around, but he couldn''t escapethe wire mesh was all around him. Eventually, he was beaten to death by his opponent. "Nice!" "Awesome!" A roar of applause like a tsunami came from the surrounding crowd. This was the underground fighting ring, where every fight was a battle to the death. However, most people weren''t there to watch the fights; they were there to gamble on the outcomes. Most believed that only in a fight to the death could the truth emerge, minimizing the chance of cheating. The winners celebrated jubilantly, chanting the name of the victor. Jie Jun sat in a room with a glum expression. "Brother Jun, who did this? Just tell the brothers, we''ll go and smash him into pieces." A chubby man in a black T-shirt sat next to Jie Jun. Discover hidden content at My Virtual Library Empire "No need, this is my own business. It''s a matter between men. Did you get the person I asked you to buy from the Siberian Training Camp?" "Brother Jun, Black Wolf''s price is too high. How about we switch to someone else?" the chubby man said, his face changing, obviously troubled. "You must get me Black Wolf, and he has to be in Wu''an within three days," Jie Jun said in a low voice. Upon hearing this, the chubby man immediately nodded. "Yes, Brother Jun. I will definitely take care of it." "Also, make an announcement that someone wants to challenge Black Wolf. Charge a higher price for the tickets. Also, prepare a hundred guns for me, and a hundred men. Get it done within three days as well." "Yes, Brother Jun." After arranging everything, the chubby man left. A woman in a white coat pushed the door and entered. "Brother Jun, your wound shouldn''t undergo strenuous exercise." "Shouldn''t, means it still can be done. Cut the crap and come over here." "Lin Tian, you''re really going?" On the street, Lin Tian was out shopping with He Qianqian. He had just received a call from Jie Jun, asking him to meet the next day. He Qianqian was worried Jie Jun might have some scheme up his sleeve and expressed her concerns to Lin Tian with apprehension. "Of course I''m going. How can I be at ease leaving you here as a teacher if I don''t deal with this guy?" "I always feel that there''s more to Jie Jun. Previously, a teacher at our school, after confronting Jie Jun for pestering me, ended up in the hospital the next day with broken legs. After being discharged, he moved away. I''ve heard that Jie Jun has extensive influence." "So what if he has great influence? If someone dares to trouble Lin Tian''s woman, I must teach him a lesson." Lin Tian had a plan in mind to put an end to Jie Jun and his cronies for good. He had already been in touch with Chen Yixuan a couple of days ago. This Jie Jun had a file in the police station. It seemed he was an important figure in an underground force. The police had been letting it slide, not taking action in hopes of drawing out the person behind the scenes. However, the outcome wasn''t very good, and recently they had also intended to take down Jie Jun. This was the perfect time for Lin Tian, who sought out Chen Yixuan, and they hit it off right away. Lin Tian transformed overnight into an informant for the police force. Chen Yixuan even gave Lin Tian a mission. To find the Bai Family''s missing daughter, who was kidnapped by this underground force. The Bai Family was another major dynasty in Capital City, and their daughter had been kidnapped by this group. That''s what made the police decide to move against Jie Jun. After comforting He Qianqian, Lin Tian secretly met with Chen Yixuan. "Lin Tian, Jie Jun has already started taking action. He''s mobilized a lot of his underlings. I estimate he''s already prepared a trap for you." "Don''t worry. With Jie Jun alone, he won''t stand a chance to harm me," Lin Tian said with confidence. Chen Yixuan also had a certain level of faith in Lin Tian. This time she sought him out, actually to get Lin Tian to try his best to find Ms. Bai. Chen Yixuan handed a photo to Lin Tian. Taking it, he glanced at it and noticed that this heiress of the Bai Family was indeed very beautiful. "If I see her, I''ll definitely be able to get her out." "It''s not about seeing her, you have to go look for her. Lin Tian, you may not realize the importance of this matter. We''ve been watching Jie Jun for a long time. We suspect he''s connected to a certain criminal gang. If it wasn''t for the Bai Family getting involved this time, we would''ve waited a bit longer before making a move on him." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian knew that Chen Yixuan was probably just passing on a message. He couldn''t understand these upper echelons, who were willing to tolerate the criminals right in front of them for the sake of catching the ones behind the scenes. "You people, failing to remove evil when it''s in your grasp, I just don''t get how you think." "I didn''t understand it before either, but now I get it a little. People like Jie Jun, you kill ten of them and twenty more will pop up. Only by finding the people behind them can this issue be truly resolved." Chen Yixuan''s words gave Lin Tian some insight, but he didn''t need to rack his brain over these issues. "Alright, but this time around, my main goal is to take care of Jie Jun. As for Bai Xiaoluo, if I see her, I''ll bring her out. If I don''t, there''s nothing I can do." "Lin Tian, why can''t you understand? You''ve already offended the Li Family, and here''s such a good opportunity. Why don''t you grasp it?" Chen Yixuan gave Lin Tian a stern look, which he found a little confusing. How was this matter related to the Li Family again? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What opportunity?" "The Bai Family''s strength is nearly equal to the Li Family''s. If you establish a connection with the Bai Family this time, the Li Family will have to think twice before making a move on you." After Chen Yixuan finished explaining, Lin Tian realized she meant for him to save Bai Xiaoluo and then establish good relations with the Bai Family. This was indeed a good idea; those powerful dynasties were deeply rooted and would probably not act personally against Lin Tian. "Well then, I''ll do my best to look for her. But I can''t guarantee I''ll find her, as my main objective is still to deal with Jie Jun." Chen Yixuan was satisfied with Lin Tian''s reply. Clearly, he had taken the matter to heart. Chapter 311 Black Wolf "Brother Jun, Black Wolf has arrived!" In a private room on the second floor of the underground fighting ring, Jie Jun was relishing the services of a woman dressed in a school uniform. Bandages were wrapped around his arms and thighs, with small patches of crimson oozing from the wounds. He appeared as if he wasn''t injured at all. "Bring him up!" Soon, escorted by several men, a black man with both hands and feet shackled in handcuffs and chains was brought in. The black man was muscular yet not fat, with long limbs. Currently, he only wore shorts, his body bare. A large wolf head tattoo adorned his chest. "Honorable Mr. Jie, this is the latest product from our Siberian Training Camp. His name is Black Wolf. He once killed a pack of wolves including the alpha with his bare hands. However, he has a bit of a temper and often does some undesirable things," said the middleman from the Siberian Training Camp, a short and chubby four-eyed guy, apparently a liaison of some sort. "Looks like you''ve got him under some kind of control? What use is a wolf if it''s controlled? I want a wolf that can eat human flesh, a wolf that can kill!" Jie Jun was pleased with Black Wolf, but his face fell the moment he saw the handcuffs and chains. The four-eyed fat man''s chubby face exhibited an unnatural expression upon hearing this. "Mr. Jie, in fact, these handcuffs and chains cannot restrain Black Wolf. It''s the drugs we use to control him; otherwise, no one could control the Black Wolf," the liaison assured. "Oh? I want to see if what you''re saying is true," Jie Jun signaled, and his men brandished their weapons. The four-eyed fat man nervously adjusted his glasses and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. In contrast, Black Wolf seemed utterly unconcerned with the guns pointed at him. "Since Mr. Jie wants to see for himself, then I''ll let you witness it. Black Wolf! Get rid of your ''decorations''." At the fat man''s command, Black Wolf let out a howl, and the handcuffs and chains were all shatteredindeed, the liaison hadn''t lied. Nothing on Black Wolf''s body could limit his movement; it was the drugs that truly held him. Clap, clap, clap! Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire Jie Jun clapped his hands three times, then said. "Good, good, good! This is the Black Wolf I wanted. But still not enough. I want a desperate Black Wolf. I want to buy Mr. Black Wolf''s freedom." Black Wolf''s presence was merely to fight a few matches for Jie Jun; he was fundamentally still property of the Siberian Training Camp. When the fat man heard Jie Jun''s words, a smile appeared on his face. They trained ferocious men like Black Wolf for what purpose? Wasn''t it to sell them for money? "Mr. Black Wolf''s freedom does not come cheap," he said. "No matter the price, I''ll take it. Black Wolf, listen up. You only have one enemy in tomorrow''s fight. If you can kill that man in the ring, I''ll buy your freedom. Understand, real freedom!" The ferocious men trained by the Siberian Training Camp actually had viruses implanted by the camp, and without the camp''s antidote, they dared not rebel. Every person who left the Siberian Training Camp craved freedom, and Black Wolf was no exception. "Hehe, Mr. Jie, I really like you. If I regain my freedom, I can even become your subordinate," Black Wolf mentioned. Watching Black Wolf''s towering physique, Jie Jun''s face was cold and sinister. Lin Tian! This time I''m going to make sure you have no place to be buried. His followers who had been tailing reported the situation to Lin Tian. After leaving, Lin Tian went to book a room with He Qianqian. The woman he coveted had slept with Lin Tian, fueling Jie Jun''s hatred for Lin Tian, and he had no intention of sparing He Qianqian either. After dealing with Lin Tian, Jie Jun planned to have He Qianqian captured and trained into a female slave, just like the woman currently dressed as a student before him. "Master! Any orders?" The woman called out softly, then kneeled submissively at Jie Jun''s side. "You''re not needed anymore, you may leave." After sending the woman away, Jie Jun also sent the others out. He slapped his hand on a painting hanging in the room, and suddenly a crack opened in the wall. Although this place was the second floor of the underground fighting ring, the entire ring was actually subterranean, including the so-called second floor. Jie Jun crawled through the opening. In the dimly lit tunnel, a girl in a white dress was tied up. An old man in a white coat was bustling in front of some equipment. Despite sweating profusely, the old man moved agilely, yet his eyes shone with intense excitement. "Dr. Marven, have your research yielded any results?" Xie Jun was a fearsome underground fighting ring owner on the outside, but here, he regarded the old man with grey hair and beard with exceptional respect. Dr. Marven did not pause for a moment, still engrossed in his experiment. "Dear Xie, this matter is not something you should concern yourself with." "Dr. Marven, I wouldn''t want to bother you either, but I must remind you. In fact, I was exposed long ago; you all greatly underestimated Huaxia''s police. They haven''t taken action only because they want to gather more clues. This time, having captured the Bai family''s heiress, they''re likely to move against me." If Chen Yixuan were here, she would have had her eyes wide open in shockXie Jun had actually known about his exposure all this time. "Indeed, you''ve been exposed, but it doesn''t matter. If my experiment succeeds, the Bai family will have one of our people." Xie Jun had a slight understanding of Dr. Marven''s research; his female slave was actually one of Dr. Marven''s incomplete products. But these incomplete products had significant flaws, becoming unstable once they were far from their master or controller. This time, Dr. Marven claimed to have completely developed a new drug that could not only preserve the target''s consciousness but also make them completely obedient. This drug, referred to as the slave seed by the organization, would turn a person into a slave once planted in the brain of anyone needing control. Bai Xiaoluo was the first test subject. At this moment, Dr. Marven''s experiment evidently had not yet succeeded. "Dr. Marven, I expect the police may take action tomorrow. We don''t have much time left." "How could it be so soon?" Dr. Marven halted abruptly, the given time seemingly insufficient. "I''ve been delaying as much as I can, but the identity of the Bai family''s heiress is no small matter. These cops will certainly be desperate," Xie Jun explained. "It appears I must accelerate the pace. But even so, there''s no way to complete the experiment in this time frame. Tell you what, I will plant the slave seed tomorrow." Although the experiment wasn''t fully successful, with time running short, Dr. Marven decided to proceed with a live experiment. "Dr. Marven, regardless of the outcome, I hope you can retreat in time. Tomorrow, I will arrange a show for the cops to delay them as long as possible." "Dear Xie, thank you for your assistance. But I''m afraid I can''t just retreat like that. If I plant the slave seed tomorrow, I must wait until the girl wakes up," Dr. Marven said, looking troubled. "Why is that?" Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What?" As soon as Dr. Marven spoke, Xie Jun couldn''t help exclaiming in surprise. What would happen if he became Bai Xiaoluo''s master? Becoming the Bai family''s son-in-law seemed unrealistic, but the thought of the Bai family''s heiress kneeling before him, calling him master with demure eyes, felt exhilarating. "So I must stay here." "But Dr. Marven, that''s too dangerous." "I know, but there''s no better solution. If there truly isn''t enough time, I will entrust you with the task." Dr. Marven evidently wanted to observe his creation himself, but if time proved truly insufficient, he couldn''t stay on. Xie Jun was just a small player; Dr. Marven was not. "Dr. Marven, if the delay is too long, I''m afraid I won''t be able to escape either." "Don''t worry. If it comes down to that, I''m confident Miss Bai will find a way to protect you." Dr. Marven showed a hint of a smile, and Xie Jun thought the same. If it came to that point, being Miss Bai''s master, he would surely be able to save himself in many ways. "Lin Tian, do you think I should continue being a teacher?" These past few days, He Qianqian''s spirits had gradually lifted with Lin Tian''s company. However, after this incident, He Qianqian was clearly affected. Lin Tian was taken aback. "Why would you think that? Isn''t your dream to be a teacher?" "Yes, but this time, because of Xie Jun, you had to protect me. Now many people at school have seen. They''re spreading rumors that I''m having an improper affair with my student." This was the reason why He Qianqian rarely allowed Lin Tian to visit her before. This kind of public opinion would certainly affect He Qianqian''s teaching career. But if He Qianqian really gave up teaching, she would probably be unhappy again. "Qianqian, my dear wife, such things aren''t illegal, and besides, you''re single, and I''m not married yet. Even if people talk, what does it matter?" "But the school might..." "Don''t worry, a school won''t dismiss an excellent teacher like you." Lin Tian suddenly embraced He Qianqian. This woman had made many sacrifices for him. He didn''t want He Qianqian to quit teaching because of him. Since He Qianqian loved teaching, she should continue to do so. Chapter 312 Life and Death Duel "Lin Tian, you really have guts, actually daring to show up," Following Jie Jun''s instructions, Lin Tian arrived at this suburban mansion. Jie Jun was surrounded by a group of men in black suits and sunglasses, all standing rigidly, clearly well-trained. "Heh, since you dared to mess with my woman, I certainly won''t let you off easily. Tell me, how do you want to play today?" Lin Tian had already agreed with Chen Yixuan that they would capture Jie Jun and his people to remove the threat once and for all. "I''ve called you here today, of course, to settle our grudges. No more nonsense. I''ve invited an expert to duel with you in my place. We''re betting our lives this time! The loser dies!" Jie Jun coldly looked at Lin Tian, his eyes as if seeing a dead man. "Fine, I''ll give you a chance. So stop the chatter and let''s start!" Lin Tian seemed to be getting impatient. But Jie Jun wasn''t in a hurry, his audience hadn''t arrived yet. As the owner of the underground Fighting Ring, he had a following of spectators who loved watching underground fights. These spectators were either rich or noble, people of status in Wu''an City. Lin Tian was strong, and Black Wolf was strong too. He wanted to wait for the audience to arrive before starting this spectacular show. Of course, the result was already predetermined, whether Lin Tian won or Black Wolf won, the one who would die in the end had to be Lin Tian. "Not in a hurry, not at all. It''s not time yet. For our bet, we should have some witnesses, right? What if someone reneges on the deal?" "What do you mean by that?" Lin Tian frowned slightly, feeling something off about Jie Jun. "Let me tell you the truth, this is an underground Fighting Ring. Soon you''ll be dueling the expert I''ve invited. It''s going to be such a thrilling match, shouldn''t we wait for more spectators before we begin?" "Jie Jun, you''re quite cunning with your calculations, wanting to use me as a cash cow? If you don''t bring out your expert in ten minutes, I''ll have to take you on as my opponent," Lin Tian said, staring coldly at Jie Jun, aware that Jie Jun was deliberately stalling for time and he wasn''t going to give him the chance. Seeing Lin Tian unwilling to cooperate, Jie Jun ground his teeth in irritation. He had been planning to drag out the time, to give Dr. Marven more of it. But Lin Tian insisted on starting the fight early, so there was no way to delay any longer. If Lin Tian lost his temper, Jie Jun wouldn''t be able to stop him. "Go call Black Wolf to get ready for the match. Lin Tian, you''re arrogant and presumptuous, but make sure you don''t just end up dead." After delivering his words, Jie Jun walked away with his men, leaving two behind to escort Lin Tian to the venue. Soon, the underground Fighting Ring was seething with excitement. What was supposed to be today''s headline fight between Black Wolf from the Siberian Training Camp and a mysterious contestant was now happening sooner than expected. With Jie Jun''s intentional hype, the match had already created a huge buzz among the audience in just three days. Especially when the wild and crude photos of Black Wolf were displayed, anyone with eyes could tell that Black Wolf was a formidable fighter, promising a spectacular match. Of course, many were also curious about the mysterious contestant. "Now entering the ring, Black Wolf from the Siberian Training Camp! He is an unbeatable warrior who has fought with his bare hands against a pack of wolves, directly killing the alpha and scattering the pack," announced an excited commentator as Black Wolf slowly made his way toward the ring from the dressing room. He walked slowly, but everyone felt a suffocating pressure emanating from him. "Black Wolf is so strong!" "My God, this Black Wolf is like a humanoid beast." "His opponent is so doomed. I''m betting everything on Black Wolf!" Reaching the center of the ring, Black Wolf didn''t speak; he just stood there silently. The door of the other dressing room opened, and a slightly slender figure slowly emerged. "Here is the mysterious contestant. I''m not very clear about his name and background, but he is extremely formidable, having defeated ten of Mr. Jie Jun''s thugs, and who claims to be the strongest man..." "Shut up! What''s with all the nonsense, I''m about to fight!" Lin Tian shouted at the commentator, leaping up onto the ring. "So you''re Black Wolf?" "Heh heh, kid, do you really want to challenge me?" "It''s not about challenging you, it''s about killing you! Die, you black swine!" Seeing Black Wolf, Lin Tian remembered the foreign student who had harassed Bu Mengting before, thinking they were cut from the same cloth. With this, he charged straight at Black Wolf. At first, Black Wolf was somewhat scornful, but when he saw Lin Tian''s fist coming at him, he also unleashed his punch, aiming straight for Lin Tian''s fist, intending to go fist-to-fist. "Bang!" A muffled crash sounded as their fists collided. Neither Black Wolf nor Lin Tian took a step back, seemingly equal in strength. "Nice!" A wave of cheers rose from the stands; they had thought Lin Tian would be a pushover, but to their surprise, he went toe-to-toe with Black Wolf right from the start without falling short. Suddenly, the atmosphere in the stands was electrified. Taking advantage of the moment, the host exclaimed, "Alright, both warriors have begun their match. So who will emerge victorious in this battle?" Seated in a luxurious private room on the second floor, Jie Jun was holding a wine glass, swirling the rose-like red wine in it as he turned his wrist. "Hmph, Lin Tian! Today, I will definitely not let you leave here alive. You two, keep an eye on the outside and notify me immediately if anything happens." "Yes!" The two men withdrew. "You''re strong!" Black Wolf withdrew his fist, resting it on his thigh to conceal the slight trembling of his wrist. Lin Tian also withdrew his fist. In terms of strength, this Black Wolf was certainly not inferior to him. What made Lin Tian even more anxious was the calmness in Black Wolf''s eyes. Only someone who frequently faced life-and-death battles would have such a gaze. A tough nut to crack! "You''re not bad either!" "What a pity!" Black Wolf suddenly said. "A pity for what?" Lin Tian''s eyebrows knitted slightly. "Of course, it''s a pity for you. You are going to die here today." Black Wolf''s mouth curled into an unsightly smile. "Hmph, I think the one who will die will definitely be you." Having said that, Lin Tian took the initiative to attack. His Ox Power Technique not only made him stronger than the average person but also faster than most people. Black Wolf showed no fear. His strength was also extremely potent, although his movements were not as swift as Lin Tian''s. He still managed to keep up with Lin Tian''s aggressive rhythm, with both men engaging in a straightforward exchange of blows. The audience below watched the intense match and erupted into a thunderous roar of excitement. "Fight! Fight! Let yourselves go at it, and I''ll finish it off in the end." Xiejun sipped the red wine from his high-stemmed glass with a smirk, slowly savoring it as if he greatly enjoyed it. Black Wolf never expected Lin Tian to be so strong, and what puzzled him even more was that Lin Tian seemed to be getting stronger as the fight went on. This was completely illogical, as normally people would get weaker and lose strength as they fought. Little did he know, Lin Tian relied on his superpower, which was far from ordinary. Lin Tian suddenly noticed that Black Wolf was distracted. Seizing the opportunity, he landed a sudden strike to Black Wolf''s side. Of course, Black Wolf could take the hit, but it exposed a flaw, and Lin Tian capitalized on it. Punch after punch followed, leaving Black Wolf with only the ability to defend. "Very good, this Lin Tian is indeed strong." Xiejun''s smiling face became faintly uncomfortable. His intention was for Black Wolf and Lin Tian to fight to the death, or at least for Lin Tian to get hurt. But in reality, Black Wolf was completely overpowered and stood no chance of counterattacking. "Brother Jun, it seems like the cops have ambushed us nearby!" At that moment, the two men who had just left returned, having discovered police forces slowly forming an encirclement. "I know. Take your men now, get a hundred guns, and spray bullets over the fighting ring. Make sure you kill that Lin Tian." sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "But, but Black Wolf is still up there." Black Wolf was someone Xiejun had spent a lot of money to buy from the Siberian Training Camp. "Don''t worry about him. If he dies, then he wasn''t capable enough." "Yes!" Several thugs immediately left, while Xiejun once again opened the secret passage and approached Doctor Marven. "Doctor Marven, there''s been a change of plan. We have to retreat now." "What? So soon? I''ve just planted the seed, and Miss Bai is going to take a long time to wake up." Doctor Marven was deeply regretful. Of course, he wanted to be Bai Xiaoluo''s master personally so he could document the results of his experiment. "But we don''t have time now." "Alas, then I must leave first. Take care of Miss Bai for me. Remember, record her condition every day. It''s very important to me." Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire After Doctor Marven said this, he immediately opened another secret passage and left. Currently on Marven''s experimental platform, there was a nutrient tank resembling something out of a sci-fi movie. Bai Xiaoluo was submerged in a green medicinal fluid inside it. "I have to wait an hour before I can open this thing? This is infuriating." After Marven fled, Xiejun planned to retreat with Bai Xiaoluo. Although he wanted to witness Lin Tian''s death firsthand, he valued his own life even more. However, when he approached Bai Xiaoluo, he found that Doctor Marven had set a password on the device, which couldn''t be opened for an hour. No wonder Doctor Marven left this girl behind. Unable to leave immediately, Xiejun returned through the secret passage and went to see how Lin Tian was dying. At this moment, on the fighting ring, the battle had almost lost any suspense. Under Lin Tian''s continuous assault, Black Wolf was bloodied all over. Yet, under such circumstances, Lin Tian''s brow furrowed. He suddenly felt unease, as if something bad was about to happen. From the corner of his eye, he caught sight of a group of men running in with submachine guns. This is bad! That bastard Xiejun, he surely has malevolent intentions. Lin Tian scanned his surroundings, looking for an escape route. Suddenly he saw someone standing in front of a floor-to-ceiling window on the second floor. Chapter 313 Rescue Bai Xiaoluo Military Disband! It''s you! Seeing that Military Disband was actually hiding in a private room on the second floor, Lin Tian immediately had an idea. The entire design of the Arena was similar to some competitive sports. The center was the boxing ring, with spectator seats around it. The luxury private rooms were on the second floor. Although it was just the second floor, it was actually quite high, probably as high as a typical third or fourth floor. It wouldn''t be easy to climb up there. But Lin Tian had the Flying Technique, so of course, he didn''t need to climb. He accelerated and charged directly towards Military Disband. "Hahaha, your reaction is fairly quick, but you are still going to die," said Military Disband. Military Disband poured himself another glass of red wine as his subordinates began shooting. Black Wolf was the first to encounter bad luck, being shot into a sieve. It was a pity because Black Wolf had always longed for freedom, but Military Disband had never intended to grant it to him in the first place. "That guy is so fast, everyone, form a crossfire network!" said a leader as he immediately directed his subordinates to set up their fire. At this point, the crowd in the stands had started to panic, with some squatting down holding their heads, and others crazily running out. "Military Disband wants to kill us all, run for it!" shouted Lin Tian suddenly, causing the audience to become even more frightened and start running wildly. This confused Military Disband''s men, as they didn''t know whether to shoot or not, given that Military Disband''s orders had been to kill the two people in the ring. "Damn it, shoot!" shouted Military Disband from the second floor, cursing his subordinates as good for nothing. Lin Tian took advantage of this opportunity, sprinting like a large bird towards the private room where Military Disband was. "Look! That guy flew up!" "Wow, he''s so fierce. He can fly. Superman!" "Get out of here with your Superman; he''s clearly an Immortal, our Chinese Immortal!" Some of the bolder spectators, seeing Lin Tian fly up, were utterly dumbfounded. The subordinates of Military Disband were also a bit stupefied. "How can he fly?" "What are you standing around for? Shoot him down quickly." "No way, he''s an Immortal. If we offend the Immortal, we''re all going to die," said one particularly superstitious guy, actually standing in front of those about to shoot. "Your sister''s Immortal, shoot, damn it!" But by the time they aimed again, it was too late. Lin Tian smashed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the private room on the second floor and burst inside. "Military Disband, we meet again." Military Disband''s forehead was covered in cold sweat, as he had completely failed to anticipate that Lin Tian could fly; only now did he realize what kind of monster he had provoked. Is this guy even human? "Cough cough, it seems you haven''t finished your duel with my man. According to the rules, what you''re doing is foul play," Military Disband stammered. "Foul play? Hahaha, Black Wolf is already dead. How can this be considered foul play? I''m here to claim my prize," Lin Tian declared, his eyes fixed on Military Disband. Military Disband slowly inched closer to the wall. Everyone in danger naturally behaves like this, instinctively seeking something to lean against. "Lin Tian, I know you''re formidable. I admit my defeat this time. Look, I''ll never bother He Qianqian again. What do you say to letting me go?" proposed Military Disband. "Not much," retorted Lin Tian. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If you kill me, my subordinates will certainly not let He Qianqian go. I don''t believe you can stay by her side every day," said Military Disband as he finally shrank back to where he wanted to be. "Hehehe, today, neither you nor your men are going to escape," Lin Tian sneered. "Is that so? Hehehe, well, I''m going to run first," chuckled Military Disband. Suddenly, Military Disband laughed loudly and slapped a painting on the wall. Lin Tian, with his quick reflexes, immediately chased after him and kicked at Military Disband''s body. As a result, a hole appeared behind Military Disband, and he was kicked into it by Lin Tian. "A secret passage!" Lin Tian immediately crawled in. That kick just now was with all his might; Military Disband definitely couldn''t escape. Soon, Lin Tian caught up with Military Disband. That kick had severely injured Military Disband, who was unable to even stand and was crawling forward on the ground. "Military Disband, aren''t you going to run?" challenged Lin Tian as he chased after him. Military Disband, terrified, doubled his efforts and speed from before, but he was crawling. No matter how fast he crawled, could he escape Lin Tian''s pursuit? "I knew you weren''t trustworthy. It turns out you had a backup plan all along," Lin Tian remarked. "Don''t, don''t kill me. I''ll tell you a big secret. Do you know my true identity?" Military Disband bargained. Jie Jun was actually a person who was extremely afraid of death. He didn''t fear pain but was terrified of death. "What''s it got to do with me?" Lin Tian, of course, knew that Jie Jun was a member of a secret organization, but he was not a police officer, and his principles were different from those of the police. His philosophy was to eliminate a villain whenever he found one. He would never give a villain the chance to do evil. Seeing that Lin Tian seemed unmoved, Jie Jun hurriedly spoke. "I, I''ll tell you, I''ve kidnapped the Bai Family''s daughter, and now I''m the only one who knows where the Bai Family''s daughter is hidden." "The Bai Family? Who is the Bai Family''s daughter? How come I don''t know her?" "You, you country bumpkin, don''t even know the Bai Family. The Bai Family is a major family in Capital City. If you save their daughter, your future will be bright." Jie Jun was speechless; he hadn''t expected Lin Tian to be unaware of the Bai Family. Then, the information he knew about the organization would be even less interesting to Lin Tian. It also meant Jie Jun was in more danger. Suddenly, Lin Tian froze because he had just received a mission prompt from the system. "Rescue Bai Family''s daughter, Bai Xiaoluo, and receive a reward of two Supernatural Points upon completion of the mission, or lose four points upon failure." A mission had been triggered! And failure would even result in deduction of Supernatural Points. It seemed Lin Tian had no choice but to accept this mission. "Tell me where the Bai Family''s daughter is!" "You, you must promise not to kill me." Jie Jun finally realized that Lin Tian seemed a bit interested in the Bai Family''s daughter. He was very excited, wanting to negotiate terms with Lin Tian. "You have no right to negotiate terms with me. Either tell me, or I''ll kill you and find her myself." Now that the secret passage had been found, Lin Tianjue felt Bai Xiaoluo should not be difficult to locate. "Hahaha, nobody but me can find her. I won''t tell you unless you agree to my terms." This was his last lifesaver, Jie Jun would not easily give it up. "Then you can go to your grave!" With a palm strike to Jie Jun''s chest, Lin Tian shattered his heart. Jie Jun coughed up a mouthful of black blood, kicked once with his calf, and then was gone. "Negotiating terms with me, you''ve missed your chance." After killing Jie Jun, Lin Tian intended to delve deeper into the secret passage to see what was inside, and whether the Bai Family''s young lady was there. However, he heard that Jie Jun''s subordinates had already rushed in from outside. These people were armed with guns, and it would be a bit of a problem not to deal with them. After some thought, Lin Tian rushed out of the secret passage. "Quick, there he is, kill him!" Several people were holding guns, thinking they were invincible with weapons in hand. Little did they know, Lin Tian''s figure was as quick and elusive as a ghost. Before they could take aim, Lin Tian had already reached them. In a few moments, all these men were dead, none able to get up again. "The police are here! Run!" Just then, someone shouted, and Jie Jun''s subordinates stopped one after another. The audience, upon hearing that the police had arrived, also started to panic. Only a few of Jie Jun''s men continued to rush into the deluxe private room, while the rest either ran away or stripped off their clothes to disguise themselves as spectators, running along with the crowd. After dealing with the ones who rushed in again, Lin Tian entered the secret passage. He thought for a moment and then closed the entrance to the secret passage. Lin Tian didn''t want the police to find Bai Xiaoluo first, as that would mean he couldn''t complete his mission. Following the secret passage, Lin Tian soon arrived at Dr. Marven''s abandoned laboratory. Looking at the eerie scene in the laboratory, Lin Tian''s gaze was drawn to the glass container on the test bench. "Could it be that the Bai Family''s daughter is inside here? What''s going on? Why does it feel a bit creepy?" Just as he was about to open the glass container to release Bai Xiaoluo, he noticed a digital display on a device nearby. "This isn''t a time bomb, is it?" Glancing at the numbers, there seemed to be about fifteen minutes left. Suddenly, Lin Tian thought of something frightening. "No, if it were a bomb, why wouldn''t my precognitive ability have given me a warning?" Lin Tian carefully examined the glass container and realized that Bai Xiaoluo inside didn''t seem to be doing anything unusual. He tried to open the glass container, but unexpectedly, it was incredibly sturdy, made of some unknown material. At first, Lin Tian was afraid of hurting Bai Xiaoluo and didn''t exert full force. But even when he later punched with all his might, he still couldn''t break the glass container. "What in the world is this made of? It''s unbelievably tough." Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire While Lin Tian was hidden in the chamber studying the glass container, Chen Yixuan led a large group of police officers as they burst in. Of course, she was not the highest authority on this operation. Director Zhong had also arrived but wasn''t the highest authority either. Standing beside Director Zhong was a stern middle-aged man. "Director Zhong, you must rescue Miss Bai. Otherwise, your position as director will be unnecessary." "We will do our best." The formidable Director Zhong, in front of this middle-aged man, was very cautious, clearly a personage even Director Zhong had to respect. The entire underground arena was quickly controlled by the police. Chen Yixuan, leading her team, made a beeline for the deluxe private room. According to intelligence reports, the last known locations of Jie Jun and Lin Tian were here. When Chen Yixuan arrived, she found neither Jie Jun nor Lin Tian, only a room full of corpses, all of them Jie Jun''s men. An intense battle had obviously taken place here. But where had these two gone now? "Some of you go and ask if anyone knows the whereabouts of Lin Tian and Jie Jun." Chen Yixuan directed some of her team to inquire among the witnesses, while she herself stayed in the deluxe private room. Chapter 314 Acknowledging the Master Chen Yixuan was not just a pretty face; she was a real policewoman with extensive experience in handling cases. From various traces at the scene, Lin Tian and Jie Jun hadn''t left the luxurious private room. So where had these two gone? There must be a secret passage in this room! Chen Yixuan began a meticulous search for any potential secret passages. Meanwhile, in the secret room, Lin Tian stared foolishly at the numbers on the glass vessel as they slowly decreased. It was down to just six minutes now. This thing shouldn''t be a bomb, should it? If it were a bomb, Lin Tian''s superpower would have definitely given him a warning, but there was no warning at all now. The beautiful girl inside the glass vessel showed no adverse changes, but the green viscous liquid was starting to disappear. When Lin Tian noticed this, he suddenly recalled a sci-fi movie he had seen before. This thing seemed to be called a nutrient pod in sci-fi movies. It''s said that if a person stays inside, they can hibernate for a long time, used during lengthy space travels. Even if this wasn''t a nutrient pod, it was probably something similar. But what were these people doing with Bai Xiaoluo? Were they enhancing Bai Xiaoluo''s physique or using her for experiments? If it was for experiments, they could have just picked anyone; why specifically use Miss Bai for experiments? That seemed like a suicidal act. Lin Tian racked his brain but couldn''t figure out the true intentions of this mysterious organization. Time ticked by, second by second, and the countdown finally dropped to under a minute. Lin Tian immediately stepped back, deciding to prioritize his safety as he hadn''t figured out the situation yet. Ten seconds! Nine seconds! Three seconds! Two seconds! One second! The countdown reached the last second, and Bai Xiaoluo had absorbed all the green viscous liquid in the glass vessel. Click! Your turn! The lid of the glass vessel, which Lin Tian had tried so hard to open earlier, opened on its own. The girl inside opened her eyes, and naturally the first person she saw was Lin Tian. Lin Tian positioned his hands in front of him, ready to block. The beautiful girl saw Lin Tian, then sat up straight with her wet clothes clinging to her body, accentuating her exquisite figure. Suddenly, the girl moved! She leapt out of the glass vessel very agilely and then like a cheetah pounced towards Lin Tian. As expected, something was off. Lin Tian immediately focused all his concentration, aiming to knock out Bai Xiaoluo in one strike. After all, his mission was to rescue Bai Xiaoluo, not to kill her. What did it matter to him what Bai Xiaoluo had become? Bai Xiaoluo rushed towards Lin Tian, who stood his ground, confident he could knock her out the moment she attacked him. But to Lin Tian''s surprise, Bai Xiaoluo did not attack when she reached him. Instead, she knelt down in front of him with a thud. "Master!" Master? Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was instantly baffled. What was going on? Why was she suddenly calling him master? Was this beautiful young woman out of her mind? Lin Tian thought for a moment then tentatively asked, "Do you still remember who you are?" "Of course, Master. My name is Bai Xiaoluo, and I am the treasured daughter of the Bai Family." Bai Xiaoluo''s thinking was normal, her words clear, but calling Lin Tian ''Master'' seemed very strange to him. He was indeed meeting Bai Xiaoluo for the first time; he had never seen her before. Where did this ''master'' come from? "Miss Bai, is there something wrong with your brain? If you are the treasured daughter of the Bai Family, why are you calling me master?" Lin Tian coughed awkwardly. Although having such a beautiful maid was the dream of many men, having it happen in reality, especially to a daughter of a major family, was something Lin Tian found hard to accept. To be accurate, he couldn''t believe it. He really couldn''t. This question appeared deep indeed. Bai Xiaoluo tilted her head and thought hard for a long while, then stuck her finger in her mouth and chewed on it for a while, still unable to figure it out. "Why even ask this question? You are my master." "Are you sure? So, you mean you would do anything I ask you to do?" Lin Tian asked boldly, suspecting that Miss Bai was just pretending, trying to pull some sort of prank. The personalities of these wealthy young ladies could be very strange. "Of course, Master. Whatever you want me to do, I would do. I am the most obedient little maid to the master." Acting! Are you playing pranks on me? Lin Tian was sure this was a prank by Miss Bai. And so, an evil thought crossed his mind. "Then come here, let your master check your **** to see if you''re injured!" "Okay." Bai Xiaoluo immediately moved closer to Lin Tian. Her clothes were very thin and still wet, sticking to her body and outlining all her curves. Lin Tian''s throat went dry after a few more glances. To expose this little girl''s true form, Lin Tian reached out and grabbed Bai Xiaoluo''s chest. This girl was definitely playing a prank; she would surely dodge away. But the result shocked Lin Tian; his hand met no resistance, landing unexpectedly on Bai Xiaoluo''s breast. Bai Xiaoluo had normal physical development, her chest neither too large nor too small, but most notably, it was perfectly shaped and very firm. He had actually grabbed her, thinking to himself that this girl was playing a bit too much, yet he forget to remove his hand. "Master, did my chest get injured?" Bai Xiaoluo, a bit embarrassed by Lin Tian''s grip, slightly lowered her head, yet she showed no signs of resistance or attempts to dodge. "No, it''s not injured." Lin Tian reluctantly removed his hand, having confirmed that Bai Xiaoluo wasn''t joking but truly accepted him as her master. This turn of events came completely without warning. After chatting with Bai Xiaoluo for a while, Lin Tian found her thinking to be completely normalit was just that she recognized him as her master. Could it be the work of the organization where Xiejun belonged? Lin Tian''s gaze shifted to the glass container in the center and then back to Bai Xiaoluo, finally grasping what those people were planning. They intended to covertly take control of the Bai family''s daughter, and once successful, send Bai Xiaoluo back to the Bai family, so no one would know she was under someone else''s control. However, it seemed there was a hitch in the process. Ordinarily, Xiejun should have been here waiting for the glass container to open, prompting Bai Xiaoluo to accept her master. But Lin Tian had killed Xiejun and taken his place, becoming Bai Xiaoluo''s master. Having somewhat understood the sequence of events, Lin Tian still felt it a bit surreal. He had inexplicably become the master of the Bai family''s daughter and hadn''t yet thought of the benefits this identity might bring; his first thought was, what if this got out? He guessed that once he left here, the Bai family would be ready to chop him into pieces within minutes. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wait a second, since I''m Bai Xiaoluo''s master, how could the Bai family possibly chop me up? Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire Lin Tian quickly got into his role, seeing no downside for himself. "Xiaoluo, listen carefully, I''m about to give you a command." "Master, please speak!" "From now on, in the presence of others, you can''t call me master. Understood?" It was obvious that Bai Xiaoluo calling Lin Tian master was something that couldn''t be known by others. Bai Xiaoluo, whose intelligence was completely normal, understood immediately. "Xiaoluo understands, Master. To hide your identity, I will address you as Brother Tian in front of others, and as master when we''re alone." Brother Tian? That nickname felt a bit ambiguous. Still, there was no time to fuss over such details now. "Yes, that''s what I mean. Now, I''ll take you out; your family must be worried." Lin Tian glanced at Bai Xiaoluo''s attire, took off his own coat, and had her put it on. It could only cover the top; the bottom was still exposed. Lin Tian thought about it and simply took off his T-shirt as well, letting Bai Xiaoluo tie it around her waist to cover up more adequately. "There are police outside now, Xiaoluo, do you know what to say?" "The criminals kidnapped me; master rescued Xiaoluo from the criminals." "Very clever! Let''s go." Lin Tian pinched Bai Xiaoluo''s cute nose, and she flashed a sweet smile. "This painting seems to have a problem." At that moment in the room, Chen Yixuan was also piecing clues together. The placement of this painting in the entire room was very inappropriate, clashing with the room''s decorating style and feeling out of place. Chen Yixuan tapped on the painting, found the hollow spot. "Exactly here!" Chen Yixuan pressed on the hollow spot hard, causing it to cave in and then a mechanism sound triggered, revealing an opening. Excited to rush in, Chen Yixuan saw Lin Tian coming out, holding a beautiful young girl. "Lin Tian? Are you holding the Bai family''s young miss?" "You know me? Master, put me down, I can walk on my own." "Miss Bai, are you okay? We''ve been looking for you! And you, what did you call him?" Chen Yixuan looked at Bai Xiaoluo, baffled. "We can explain that later, let''s get out first!" Lin Tian coughed awkwardly. "There were complications, but fortunately, the master rescued me." Chen Yixuan still had many questions for Lin Tian, but Bai Xiaoluo clung tightly to Lin Tian, insisting on thanking her rescuer. Because of Bai Xiaoluo, Lin Tian was able to leave with her smoothly. But trouble followed closely behind. An imposing middle-aged man, accompanied by Chairman Zhong, arrived together. "Xiaoluo, are you alright?" The middle-aged man''s eyebrows twitched a few times upon seeing the clothes on Bai Xiaoluo, and twitched even more when he saw Lin Tian shirtless. Upon seeing the middle-aged man, Bai Xiaoluo immediately broke into a smile................ Chapter 315 "Uncle, why did you come? I''m fine, it was the master who saved me." This imposing middle-aged man turned out to be Bai Xiaoluo''s second uncle, Bai Qinglin, the second child of the Bai Family. When Bai Qinglin heard Bai Xiaoluo refer to Lin Tian as "master," his face turned even uglier, but he still managed to squeeze out a smile. "Master?" Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man''s face changed drastically in an instant! The middle-aged man glared at Lin Tian with a menacing face, his aura of unspoken authority exploding forth: Stay tuned for updates on My Virtual Library Empire "What is going on here!" Lin Tian shrugged his shoulders and said innocently, "I don''t know, she started calling me master the moment she saw me!" Lin Tian acted very relaxed. Others might fear the Bai Family, but he certainly didn''t! After all, he hadn''t done anything! "You..." Lin Tian''s attitude infuriated the middle-aged man. But just as he was about to lose his temper, Bai Xiaoluo pulled at him: "Uncle, don''t be angry! It was my choice to call him master. I feel like he''s my master. Is that okay?" As she spoke, Bai Xiaoluo, gripping the middle-aged man''s wrist, looked up at him with pitiful eyes! Seeing Bai Xiaoluo''s pitiful appearance, and thinking about her narrow escape, the middle-aged man forced down his anger, deciding to put the issue aside for now! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Master, this is my uncle, and Uncle, this is Lin Tian, the one who saved me, my Tian big brother. Tonight, I want to treat the master to dinner, and you should join us, okay?" "Okay, okay. Together, together." Bai Qinglin smiled broadly, but inwardly he was contemplating how to deal with Lin Tian. Seeing Bai Qinglin''s expression, Lin Tian felt annoyed and was a bit reluctant to go. Just then, He Qianqian called. "Hello! Lin Tian, I saw on TV that something happened to the military police, you... you''re alright, aren''t you?" "Qianqian, my dear, how could anything happen to me? Don''t worry, I will be back home soon. Wait for me at home all clean and tidy, okay?" Lin Tian deliberately raised his voice, and nearly everyone present heard him. "Xiaoluo, I can''t go to dinner, my girlfriend is calling me home." "Girlfriend?" Bai Xiaoluo''s eyes widened, thinking to herself that this must be another maid of the master''s, and now she was doomed! There would be a maid vying with her for favor; this absolutely could not happen. "Then can I go back with the master, is that okay?" Hearing Bai Xiaoluo''s words, Lin Tian knew that the girl didn''t want to part with him, but unfortunately, he hadn''t made such an arrangement with her beforehand. "Of course not, Xiaoluo. Look at yourself; you need to go back, take a bath, and change your clothes." Bai Xiaoluo looked down at herself and also felt that with her current appearance, she would have no advantage competing with the other maids. "Okay then, but leave me your phone number, master." After leaving his number, Lin Tian left. "Xiaoluo, who is this Lin Tian, and how did he save you? And why do you call him master~" As soon as Lin Tian left, Bai Qinglin began to inquire. But Bai Xiaoluo wasn''t going to play along; she was the princess of the Bai Family after all, with a quirky temper and extremely headstrong. "Uncle, it''s not something I can explain in a word or two, and I don''t have the time to explain it to you now. I need to go change my clothes." Bai Xiaoluo bounced away gleefully, leaving Bai Qinglin feeling somewhat awkward. Police Chief Zhang found an opportunity and immediately spoke up. "Mr. Bai, regarding this Lin Tian, I happen to know a bit about him. This young man is not simple at all." Police Chief Zhang told Bai Qinglin all that he knew about Lin Tian''s past, and Bai Qinglin''s face changed unpredictably. "Xiaoluo is safe this time; it''s all thanks to the efforts of your Wu''an Police Department. Our Bai Family is grateful." "Actually, we didn''t really help at all, it was all that kid Lin Tian..." "Are you looking down on my Bai Family''s gratitude?" Bai Qinglin''s face darkened, and Police Chief Zhang immediately fell silent. "Then, I thank Mr. Bai." "Hmph!" Bai Qinglin snorted coldly and turned to leave. Once back in his car, Bai Qinglin immediately instructed his driver. "Gather all the information on this Lin Tian at the fastest speed, and make it comprehensive." "Yes." ** Lin Tian and He Qianqian found a seat at a snack stall near the school. "It''s been a long time since I''ve eaten at a street food stall like this. It feels like I was a high school student just yesterday, and today I''ve become a college student." "What''s there for you to feel nostalgic about? Haven''t you only been a college student for a few days?" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian, and her heart melted with sweetness when she found out Lin Tian had killed someone from the military police for her. Her little man had grown up and could now protect her. "Did you go to that outdoor activity organized by your school last time? I heard a lot of students died. Were you there?" He Qianqian recalled a recent news report about an incident at Lin Tian''s school and asked him. "Yeah, I went. Actually, those assassins were targeting me. But knowing they couldn''t take me on directly, they went after my classmates." Lin Tian felt a deep sense of guilt when he mentioned the incident. Those classmates were innocent. "Ah, so that''s how it was. Did you kill those assassins too?" "Yes. Those innocent classmates of mine were seriously injured because of me, so of course I had to avenge them." "Since you''ve already avenged them, Lin Tian, stop thinking about it. Come on, let''s eat something." He Qianqian hadn''t expected that her offhand remark would actually trigger a sense of guilt in Lin Tian. As the two immersed themselves in their meal, suddenly, a figure hurriedly rushed over and plopped down beside Lin Tian. When they looked up, they saw a beautiful woman dressed in a white chiffon skirt, showing off her long, pale legs, sitting next to Lin Tian. Her dark eyes flickered between Lin Tian and He Qianqian. Indeed, the master was formidable; even his maids were so beautiful. Not only did this woman look mature, but her figure was explosive as well. Huahua instantly felt a deep sense of crisis. Lin Tian hadn''t expected Bai Xiaoluo to find him so quickly, and actually, he was quite frustrated about something. The mission assigned by the system to rescue Bai Xiaoluo still hadn''t prompted a success notification. Could it be that Bai Xiaoluo was still in danger? "Who are you?" Upon seeing Bai Xiaoluo, He Qianqian was also dazzled, thinking to herself what a beautiful and vibrant young girl she was, on par with Bu Mengting. What was most rare was that Bai Xiaoluo possessed a dignified aura that Bu Mengting did not. This was a noble quality inherent in those born into great families, something Bu Mengting naturally lacked. "My name is Bai Xiaoluo. It was Tian ''ge'' who saved me today. You must be Qianqian, the big wife, right?" Bai Xiaoluo had heard Lin Tian call He Qianqian ''Qianqian, the big wife'' over the phone, so she followed suit. Her words immediately caused He Qianqian''s face to flush red, and Lin Tian also awkwardly touched his nose. Heaven help him, Lin Tian hadn''t encouraged Bai Xiaoluo to call her that at all. "Xiaoluo, why aren''t you going back home with your second brother? What brings you here?" "Why go back home? It wasn''t easy for me to finally get out and have some fun. Besides, I haven''t even thanked you for saving my life yet." It seemed that Xiaoluo was set on sticking with Lin Tian that day. "If you don''t want to go home, join us for the meal. Boss, add one more of everything." Lin Tian ordered more food and even got some alcohol; the three of them ate and drank merrily together. After the meal, of course, Lin Tian was supposed to go to the hotel with He Qianqian. Bai Xiaoluo kept following them, so Lin Tian had no choice but to get a separate room for her as well. Yet Bai Xiaoluo followed Lin Tian into the same room. With He Qianqian taking a shower in the bathroom, Lin Tian had to pull Bai Xiaoluo aside. "Xiaoluo, go back to your room and sleep right nowthat''s an order." "Yes! Master!" Being a direct command, Bai Xiaoluo naturally didn''t dare disobey, and obediently left. After sending Bai Xiaoluo away, Lin Tian immediately rushed enthusiastically into the bathroom. "Qianqian, the big wife, I''m coming!" "Get lost. Why don''t you go find your Xiaoluo?" He Qianqian purposely dodged him and didn''t let Lin Tian succeed. "What Xiaoluo? She''s the Bai Family''s precious daughter, would I dare to touch her?" " I think you''re not daring only because the time isn''t right yet. I know what you''re like. That Xiaoluo girl isn''t bad. She''s much better than that Zhang Ya, and you should take her." Lin Tian took the opportunity to embrace He Qianqian, squeezing her voluptuous body several times. "Now''s not the time to mention that woman Zhang Ya." Having said that, Lin Tian dominantly found He Qianqian''s rosy lips. She feared this move the most and soon succumbed in Lin Tian''s arms. The two enjoyed an intimate bath together and frolicked for over an hour before they finally stopped. "Qianqian, my big wife, if something like the situation with Wu''an happens again, you need to tell me right away. If it really turns bad, I''ll have nowhere to regret." "I thought I could handle it myself at first, but Wu''an was getting too much to handle." Speaking of Wu''an, He Qianqian still felt a bit frightened; if Lin Tian hadn''t come, Wu''an would probably have forced himself on her. "Who asked you to be so beautiful? But don''t worry, no matter how many flies or mosquitoes there are, your man here will wipe them all out clean." "I know you''re powerful!" He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a seductive look, which stirred him once again. Just as he was about to make his move again, the sudden knock on the door interrupted them. He had intended to ignore it, but as the knocking grew more insistent, Lin Tian couldn''t help but put on his underwear and go to open the door. "Xiaoluo, what are you doing up so late? Haven''t you gone to sleep yet?" It turned out to be Bai Xiaoluo at the door, but her state was very unusual. "You, what are you and Sister Qianqian doing in the room?" "Nothing much, just sleeping." Lin Tian realized Bai Xiaoluo''s voice had changed, and he became more careful in his speech. "I know she''s also your maid, right? You like her better than Xiaoluo. Since the master doesn''t like Xiaoluo, then there is no reason for Xiaoluo to exist anymore" "Wait! Xiaoluo, how can you think like that? I never said I didn''t like you" "Then sleep with me too." Bai Xiaoluo said each word deliberately, and Lin Tian was taken aback, having absolutely not expected her to say such a thing. At last, he remembered that he was the master after all. Chapter 316 Couples Cafe "Xiaoluo, I command you to go back to your room and sleep," Lin Tian believed that since Bai Xiaoluo recognized him as her master, she would listen to everything he said. However, the slave created by Dr. Marven was not perfect. It came with certain drawbacks, one of which was that it could make certain aspects of the target''s personality extremely extreme. Bai Xiaoluo grew up in the Bai Family, a major family in Capital City, and was spoiled from childhood, getting whatever she wanted. Naturally, her personality would not be as gentle as He Qianqian or Bu Mengting''s. Actually, her personality was similar to Zhang Ya''s, but she was at the opposite extreme. If Zhang Ya could not get what she wanted, she would fall into darkness and envy others. Bai Xiaoluo wouldn''t envy others, but she would resent herself. "Master, it seems you really don''t like Xiaoluo, so Xiaoluo knows what to do now." "Xiaoluo, what are you going to do?" Lin Tian felt that something was off about Bai Xiaoluo''s words and asked. "If the master doesn''t want Xiaoluo, then there is no meaning to my existence. I will disappear from this world." "Xiaoluo, don''t do anything stupid. How about this, I''ll go to sleep with you, okay?" Lin Tian couldn''t be as ruthless with Bai Xiaoluo as he could with Zhang Ya. He went back and explained to He Qianqian, who laughed and teased him for his wishful thinking, but wasn''t angry. Lin Tian took Bai Xiaoluo into her room, and then the two of them went to the bed and sat at the head of it. "Xiaoluo, do you know what it means for a man to sleep with a woman?" "Of course, I do, I''m not a child. Master, Xiaoluo will serve you well." Bai Xiaoluo gave Lin Tian a seductive smile, then took the initiative to take off her clothes. "You..." Lin Tian watched Bai Xiaoluo''s movements, stunned for a moment, then hastily said, "I command you to get dressed, and then go to sleep!" "Oh!" Bai Xiaoluo replied disappointedly, hung her head, and obediently went to sleep! Watching Bai Xiaoluo leaving, and thinking about the fleeting glimpse of her allure, Lin Tian couldn''t help but swallow hard! Bai Xiaoluo was indeed a beauty, but Lin Tian had his own limits! Bai Xiaoluo was clearly under the influence of the drug, and accepting her like this would have crossed Lin Tian''s boundaries! The next morning, Lin Tian woke up, to the sound of the system. "Rescue Bai Xiaoluo successful, awarded two Supernatural Points." With these two Supernatural Points, Lin Tian''s total number of Supernatural Points had reached eight. Faced with eight Supernatural Points, Lin Tian was somewhat tempted to learn a new Superpower, but he also thought about saving up to ten Supernatural Points. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After some consideration, he decided it was best to save them. After all, there was no urgent need for a new Superpower at the moment. Having dealt with He Qianqian''s matters, Lin Tian of course had to return to school for classes. Bai Xiaoluo left unwillingly for home, but before she left, she whispered mysteriously to Lin Tian. "Master, I will come back to you very soon." Shaking his head, Lin Tian prepared to return to school. Back at school, Lin Tian was immediately caught by Chen Yixuan. "Lin Tian, I have something to ask you." Chen Yixuan had previously told Lin Tian that Jie Jun was a member of a secret organization. Despite this, Lin Tian still killed Jie Jun, a decision that angered the higher-ups. If the Bai Family hadn''t intervened, Lin Tian might have been taken away on the spot to cooperate with the investigation. Now, with the ambiguous relationship between Lin Tian and the Bai Family, these senior figures didn''t dare to move against Lin Tian. Knowing that Chen Yixuan had a good relationship with Lin Tian, they asked her to inquire if Lin Tian had obtained any useful information from Jie Jun. "Yixuan, what do you want to ask me? Don''t tell me you''ve made up your mind to warm my bed for me?" Chen Yixuan gave Lin Tian a glance and said annoyed, "Can''t you be serious for once, Lin Tian? I''m here to talk to you about Jie Jun. Let''s find a place to sit." Lin Tian thought it would be better to go out for coffee with a beautiful policewoman and talk about life rather than just sitting around at school. The two found a coffee shop, which was quite interesting. It mainly had tables for two, and they were all occupied by a man and a woman. "Are you two a couple?" The Waiter was a pretty girl, whose well-fitted uniform perfectly showcased her curvy figure. Chen Yixuan was about to say no, but Lin Tian suddenly asked, "Why do you ask?" "Our coffee shop is themed for couples. If you are a couple, you can enjoy a 10% discount. Otherwise, you won''t be able to get this discount," the Waiter explained in a sweet voice, which was very pleasant to hear. After hearing this, Lin Tian immediately said, "We''re a couple," The waiter didn''t continue to inquire and just walked away. In fact, this themed cafe was very popular precisely because many people who were either too scared to confess their feelings or uncertain about how to progress their relationships with the opposite sex would come here. If anyone truly did not want to pretend to be a couple, they would have directly said no. But most people wouldn''t object in order to save face; hence, the success rate of confessions at this restaurant was quite high. Chen Yixuan didn''t know how she had managed to find such a cafe. Since Lin Tian had spoken, she didn''t want to make him lose face. Actually, many girls were taken step by step like this, and before they knew it, they had become someone''s girlfriend in a bewildered daze. "How could you say we''re a couple?" When the waiter had gone far enough, Chen Yixuan immediately glared at Lin Tian. Lin Tian just shrugged his shoulders, not caring in the least. "Isn''t there a 10% discount? You didn''t object either, did you?" "What about the 10% discount? I was just saving your face just now." "Regardless, we''re a couple now," Lin Tian declared dominantly that he and Chen Yixuan were now a couple. "You''re talking nonsense. I''m not giving you face anymore," Chen Yixuan said angrily, well aware that Lin Tian had many women. "Then don''t give me face, it''s fine. Honestly, I don''t really feel like talking to you anyway." Lin Tian wasn''t afraid at all because he knew that Chen Yixuan must have come with a mission. Sure enough, Chen Yixuan glared at Lin Tian for a long while, but ultimately had to swallow her anger. "Alright, let''s change the topic. What did Jie Jun say before he died? Did you get any information about the mysterious organization?" "Are you interrogating a criminal? I''m not a criminal, and I''m under no obligation to tell you anything." Find your next adventure on My Virtual Library Empire "You have the obligation, you must assist us in solving the case," Chen Yixuan insisted fervently, her bosom heaving up and down like waves. Lin Tian took pleasure in the sight. "I didn''t manage to ask anything out of him, I don''t know anything," In fact, Lin Tian had now also become quite interested in that mysterious organization, capable of controlling a person''s mind. Bai Xiaoluo was definitely their handiwork. Such an organization that defied natural order posed a great menace to society. Now, Lin Tian somewhat understood why the police would ignore Jie Jun himself and focus on tracking down the people behind him. "Lin Tian, don''t brush me off. This is really important to us." Chen Yixuan thought Lin Tian was unwilling to speak, but in reality, Lin Tian truly knew nothing. Jie Jun had intended to use this information in exchange for his life, but Lin Tian didn''t give him the chance and just killed him. "I''m not kidding. It was a critical situation thenif I hadn''t killed him, he would have killed me. Moreover, with Jie Jun being so ruthless, even if I had interrogated him, I doubt he would have said anything." Jie Jun had always been particularly harsh in front of others, but when his own life was at stake, he became exceptionally cowardly. This was the duality present in everyone; it was just that Jie Jun''s was more extreme. "Do you really know nothing?" "Nothing," Lin Tian spread his hands. He had now realized just how terrifying this organization was, practically on the same level as Zhang Ya. However, the opportunity was missed. If given another chance, he would still have killed Jie Jun outright. Anyone who dared to mess with his woman had to die! "Well then, although you didn''t get any useful intelligence, there''s still something I need to remind you of. Jie Jun belonged to a mysterious organization that''s very secretive and involved in some extremely taboo experiments. It''s a very frightening organization, and since you killed Jie Jun, that mysterious organization will come for you." Lin Tian had experienced the power of this mysterious organization firsthand through Bai Xiaoluo. "What can I do about it? The guy''s already dead. Let them come if they will," The chat with Chen Yixuan wasn''t very pleasant. Chen Yixuan didn''t get anything valuable from Lin Tian, so she was in a terrible mood. And naturally, with the beauty in a bad mood, Lin Tian''s mood wasn''t great either. After they finished their coffee, the two went their separate ways. On the way back to school, Lin Tian unexpectedly ran into Guo Rong, the foodie. That guy was actually standing by the road, laughing and chatting with a girl. Lin Tian immediately found a place to hide. Guo Rong had always been food-focused, and Lin Tian wondered what kind of girl would fall for him. "Lanlan, look, it''s so late already. How about, how about we find a place to rest for the night and not go back to the dorm?" Wow, he was angling for an overnight stay? Lin Tian''s gossip-hungry heart was ablaze. It also happened that he saw the girl beside Guo Rong seemed to be Bai Ruolan, the same girl who had been in Lin Tian''s group during the last outdoor activity. The girl''s looks were only average, but her extremely pale skin brought her bonus points, and with a good figure too, she was a bit of a beauty. Lin Tian honestly hadn''t expected that the fatty could quietly snag such a pretty girl. "You sly fatso, you''ve got quite the nerve. Trying to drag me out to a hotel, huh?" Bai Ruolan didn''t seem angry, but Guo Rong''s plan for a hotel stay was definitely going down the drain. "I have to get back to the dorm. Don''t you know how strict the school''s been these days?" Lin Tian would certainly understand Bai Ruolan''s meaning, though Guo Rong clearly didn''t.................... Chapter 317 Hero Saves the Beauty "Then you head back to the dorm, I''ll wander around alone for a while." Guo Rong was clearly very disappointed, as he had mustered all his courage to speak up today. He didn''t know if he would have the nerve to ask again next time. "Then I''ll head back to the dorm." Bai Ruolan was actually quite pleased with Guo Rong''s silly demeanor, or else she wouldn''t have gotten involved with him. Both were somewhat interested, but breaking through the final barrier was still a bit difficult. After Bai Ruolan had walked away, Lin Tian suddenly popped out and patted Guo Rong on the shoulder. "Hey! Buddy!" "Ah!" Guo Rong screamed, nearly collapsing to the ground in fright. "Lin Tian, when did you get back? You scared me to death!" "What misdeeds have you been up to? Why else would you be so scared?" Lin Tian decided to tease Guo Rong, who indeed blushed with embarrassment. "What misdeeds could I commit? Come on, let''s head to the dorm." "No way, Guo Rong, today I think you should treat me to a big meal." Lin Tian didn''t move, expecting Guo Rong to treat him to a lavish meal. "Why on earth?" "Just now, a certain fatso seemed to be making a date! Lanlan, it''s so late today, why don''t we not head back to the dorm?" Lin Tian deliberately imitated Guo Rong''s earlier words in an exaggeratedly coquettish voice, causing Guo Rong''s face to turn pale. "Lin Tian, you mustn''t speak of this. Lanlan and I haven''t settled things yet, and Lanlan would be mad if she knew." Guo Rong looked terribly anxious. "Tsk tsk, you''ve even started calling her ''Lanlan''. Seems like you''re getting pretty skilled, kid. However, if you don''t want me to talk, you''ll have to treat me to a big meal." Lin Tian had Guo Rong cornered, and with a pained expression, Guo Rong agreed to the meal. For a foodie, the prospect of treating someone else to a meal was particularly painful. Typically, it''s either they eat, or they get treated. Shoulder to shoulder, the two men arrived at a barbecue stall, one of Lin Tian''s favorite spots, and one he frequented often. The owner was familiar with them. "Lin Tian, really, you can''t let this out. Lanlan is very introverted. If others talked, she might stop acknowledging me." "Guo Rong, you''re going about this all wrong. Is it necessary to be so secretive about being in a relationship?" Lin Tian felt there was something wrong with Guo Rong''s approach. Guo Rong was actually very self-conscious, being unattractive and a food lover, with a broad and chubby figure. Bai Ruolan was so beautiful, and deep down, he always felt he didn''t deserve her. "Just make sure you don''t tell anyone." Lin Tian, seeing how adamant Guo Rong was, immediately patted his chest and said, no problem, I definitely won''t tell anyone. Only after receiving Lin Tian''s firm reply did Guo Rong feel relieved. The two were enjoying their meal when suddenly, a disheveled woman ran out of a nearby alley. The woman was running and shouting loudly. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Help, help!" Following the woman, four or five men emerged, each holding a dagger. Some men who initially thought of playing the hero immediately shrank back, not daring to show themselves. These days, there are many who are passionate, but most are cowards. The woman, running hurriedly, suddenly stepped on a stone and fell to the ground, unable to get up. The woman was about to be caught by the men. "You ****, you dare to run, we''re going to gang **** on you today!" Just then, someone stepped forward. A not-so-strong figure stood in front of the woman. Lin Tian didn''t look at the fallen woman but stared coldly at the five men wielding daggers. "What kind of skill is it to bully a woman?" "Yo, someone actually dares to step up! Let''s all go together and give this kid a few holes," they said. The five men looked particularly fierce and without a word, charged at Lin Tian with their daggers. There was no technique to their attack, just raw aggression. Facing such attacks, Lin Tian managed effortlessly, easily dodging the assaults. With a swift kick, he struck the bald leader in the stomach. The powerful blow sent the bald man flying. The remaining men, seeing Lin Tian''s formidable response, immediately thought of retreating. But before they could act, Lin Tian knocked all of them to the ground with a kick each. Lin Tian''s intention was for these men to learn a harsh lesson, but they were cunning and quickly disappeared the moment they sensed trouble. "Are you alright?" After dealing with the bad guys, Lin Tian turned and reached out a hand to the woman on the ground. Only then did Lin Tian have the chance to observe the woman on the ground. He noticed that she was stunningly beautiful, with a seductive figure. Especially her long white legs, which were very eye-catching. No wonder those thugs had intended to assault her. "I''m fine. Thank you, if it weren''t for you, I, I don''t know what would have become of me today." The woman''s voice was very soft, invoking sympathy. Lin Daiyu in the Dream of the Red Chamber isn''t actually that beautiful, but her constantly melancholic demeanor is very endearing. Such a woman inherently evokes a man''s protective urge. "Get up and see if you can walk?" Lin Tian reached out his hand, and the beautiful woman stretched her delicate hand on top of Lin Tian''s, trying to stand up with his help. However, as soon as she stood up, she lost her balance and fell directly into Lin Tian''s arms. Their bodies were tightly pressed together, and Lin Tian hadn''t expected such a stroke of luck to come flying his way. Despite this, he felt no affection towards the beautiful woman. When she fell into him, it was obvious that she was acting, which Lin Tian greatly disliked. "It seems I can''t walk anymore. Could you perhaps take me home?" It was clear this woman was trying to seduce Lin Tian, but of course, he had no intention of taking the bait. Unfortunately, Guo Rong, the foodie, completely misread the situation and immediately started encouraging Lin Tian to comply with the beautiful woman''s request. "Why not just take her home, Lin Tian? Look how pitiful this beauty is. What if she encounters some bad guys on the way?" Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire "Why don''t you take her then?" Lin Tian muttered to himself, cursing the foodie for his lack of perceptiveness. "Me? I just got a girlfriend, and I am not the one to mess around. I have to keep myself clean." Guo Rong''s serious demeanor made Lin Tian chuckle. The foodie seemed truly smitten. "No need, I''ll just head home myself." After thinking it over for a while, the beautiful woman left Lin Tian''s embrace and walked away with a swing in her steps. "Lin Tian, quickly take her home. Something else might happen." After pondering for a moment, Lin Tian followed her. "Miss, let me take you home." "That would be wonderful!" The woman showed no reserve at all and flung herself back into Lin Tian''s arms, relying on him for support. "Where do you live?" Lin Tian had decided to follow her merely to see what the beautiful woman''s intention was in seducing him. He didn''t believe that by saving her once, she would be this forward. It wasn''t just being forward; it was blatant seduction. "Just ahead. Oh, I really don''t want to live in this place anymore. Every time I come home, my heart is in my throat." Through their conversation, Lin Tian learned that this beautiful woman''s name was Chen Xiaomei, which obviously sounded like a pseudonym. Lin Tian, however, did not change his name and continued to introduce himself as Lin Tian. Chen Xiaomei''s home turned out not to be too far, and they soon arrived. "I live alone. Could you just take me upstairs? My legs are not very convenient right now." Once downstairs, Chen Xiaomei became even more straightforward. Lin Tian suspected that this might be a set-up targeting him, so he pretended to be very interested. "Alright, I''ll take you upstairs." "Why don''t you carry me up? My foot is twisted and it''s a bit swollen now." The woman''s voice was very soft, perfectly triggering a man''s protective instincts. Lin Tian thought about it and, pretending to be very eager, picked up Chen Xiaomei. Chen Xiaomei lived on the fourth floor, which wasn''t very high. "Why do you live alone?" "This place is cheap, entirely affordable on my own. But the rent is a big chunk of my monthly expenses. I really wish someone could share the load. Would you like to be my roommate?" Chen Xiaomei subtly hinted at wanting something more exciting with Lin Tian, and Lin Tian casually responded, eventually helping her into her room. Chen Xiaomei''s apartment was quite large and fully furnished. "You''re home now, can I leave?" "Don''t rush! You took me upstairs and I haven''t even thanked you yet. There are drinks in the fridge; help yourself." "I''m not thirsty!" "I am thirsty; take one out for me." Chen Xiaomei seemed fixated on the drink, and Lin Tian opened the fridge only to find two bottles of Sprite. What a coincidence, he thought and took them both out. "Don''t be shy, consider it a reward for saving me. Cheers!" Chen Xiaomei appeared intent on getting Lin Tian to drink the Sprite. Lin Tian pretended to take a sip, keeping the liquid in his mouth before discreetly spitting it into the trash can when Chen Xiaomei wasn''t looking. The whole situation with Chen Xiaomei appearing so suddenly, and those villains leaving too quickly, seemed off. Lin Tian had come upstairs just to see what was really up with Chen Xiaomei. "Lin Tian, really, thank you so much for today. If it weren''t for you, those bad guys would have bullied me. My foot is so swollen, maybe you could massage it for me?" "Sure!" Lin Tian pretended to massage Chen Xiaomei''s foot while carefully watching her expression. After a while, he pretended something was wrong. Although Chen Xiaomei repeatedly called for Lin Tian, he didn''t respond. Chen Xiaomei quickly snuck out a text message. Just a few minutes later, footsteps echoed in the corridor. Pretending to be unconscious, Lin Tian''s lips curved slightly upward; the woman was indeed up to no good. Moreover, these people were apparently trying to trap him, although he didn''t know who exactly was targeting him. "Xiaomei! You are so cunning. The moment you step in, this guy falls for it." The group that burst in was the same one that had troubled Chen Xiaomei earlier, causing Lin Tian to criticize their lack of professionalism. Too unprofessional, really. Couldn''t they at least have switched to a different group of people? "You bunch of fools, several of you couldn''t even handle one man, but luckily I had a backup plan. This time, Young Master Zhang will surely reward us well." Chapter 318 Helping Bu Mengting with Her Task "Who are you people?" Lin Tian pretended to be groggy, as if he could pass out at any moment. "Hahaha, Lin Tian, you didn''t see this coming, did you? Weren''t you just acting tough? Brothers, tie him up for me." The bald leader immediately started shouting orders. "Ah ah!" With two screams, Lin Tian kicked the two men who tried to tie him up, sending them flying. "I really want to know, who exactly is this Young Master Zhang?" As soon as Lin Tian heard the name Young Master Zhang, he immediately thought of Zhang Wenbin, but Zhang Wenbin had clearly been killed by Lin Tian. How could there be a Young Master Zhang now? The bald man knew Lin Tian''s prowess and that he was no match for him. "Chen Xiaomei, did you betray us?" "I didn''t, Lin Tian, you clearly drank Sprite just now. Why are you completely fine?" "Oh? Does drinking Sprite necessarily mean something should happen?" Lin Tian watched Chen Xiaomei with a faint smile. "Who tells me who Zhang Young Master is, won''t have their arms broken today." The bald man and his company were still trying to understand the meaning of Lin Tian''s words when they heard two crackling sounds. The arms of two men near Lin Tian were twisted grotesquely, like pretzels. "If no one tells me, I''ll twist all of your arms into pretzels." "Wait, I''ll tell!" The bald man couldn''t take it anymore, but Chen Xiaomei was faster. "It''s the Young Master of the Zhang family, Zhang Wendong. Zhang Wenbin was his brother." Zhang Wendong? Zhang Wenbin''s brother? Was this a plan to avenge his brother? After Chen Xiaomei finished speaking, the bald man and several others glared at her fiercely, bearing deep resentment. Lin Tian, of course, meant what he said and twisted everyone''s arms. He doubted any doctor could fix them now. "Lin Tian, you''re so amazing. How about I follow you from now on? I don''t need any status, you can treat me like your woman slave." Since Chen Xiaomei had decided to turn, she turned completely. Thinking of Lin Tian, who could fight and was handsome, Chen Xiaomei certainly wouldn''t miss such a great support. "You want to be my woman slave? I''m afraid you aren''t qualified." Lin Tian wasn''t just boasting; his standards for a woman slave were high. Bai Xiaoluo, the young lady of the Bai family, was his woman slave. "How am I not? Am I not pretty?" Chen Xiaomei was quite narcissistic, but Lin Tian remained unmoved; he was not interested in this woman. "Alright, I''ve learned all I needed to know. Pass a message to your Young Master Zhang, tell him I, Lin Tian, remember today''s incident well. If I encounter him, he better be careful." Zhang Wendong had directly sought out Lin Tian, and Lin Tian was certainly not afraid. Nevertheless, he decided to warn Zhang Wendong not to provoke him. Apart from Chen Xiaomei, everyone else''s arms were broken. If Zhang Wendong still doesn''t understand, next time, Lin Tian won''t let him off so easily. The people of Zhang family had better be smart. When he returned to the dormitory, Guo Rong asked Lin Tian teasingly if anything had happened when he sent the beauty home. Lin Tian said that of course something that men and women have to say had happened. This made food lover Guo Rong excited, insisting Lin Tian tell him the details. Lin Tian was too lazy to talk about it and just closed his eyes as he lay on his bed. "Lin Tian, just tell me about it. I''m dating Lanlan, but there''s been no progress for many days. Tell me how you manage to end up in bed with someone as soon as you meet?" Lin Tian hadn''t realized food lover Guo Rong could also be so dirty. "Who told you I ended up in bed with someone as soon as we met?" "Didn''t you just say that something that men and women have to say happened with Chen Xiaomei? Isn''t that rolling in the sheets? Don''t try to fool me, I''m not a three-year-old kid." Guo Rong was certain Lin Tian had rolled in the sheets with Chen Xiaomei before he had returned. "I already said it wasn''t about rolling in the sheets. Guo Rong, is your brain okay? Can''t you see that woman has issues?" "Which woman? Lanlan definitely doesn''t have any issues. What do I have? No money, no people." It seemed Guo Rong had truly fallen in love; he couldn''t help bringing up his Lanlan in every conversation. Lin Tian said exasperatedly. "I''m talking about Chen Xiaomei. You were there at that time, didn''t you see her fake a fall?" "Fake a fall? No way, she was running for her life then, why would she fake a fall?" Guo Rong was scratching his head, clearly puzzled. "Because those thugs were in cahoots with Chen Xiaomei; they were putting on a show for us to see!" "Con Trick? Were you extorted when you went to Chen Xiaomei''s house?" Impressive, Guo Rong even knew about the Con Trick. Lin Tian shook his head. "Who am I? I''m Lin Tian. How could I be deceived by such a simple trick? Not only was I not deceived, but I also broke all their hands, to see if they can still be thugs in the future." "Lin Tian, you''re really something. What about Xiaomei?" "Why bring her up? I was merciful for not breaking her arm." "Lin Tian, you really are something else, even willing to strike a beauty. But that woman isn''t good news either. Lucky for me, my resolve was strong enough not to take her home. Otherwise, I might have fallen into a trap. By the way, Lin Tian, what do you think they would have done to you if you had fallen into it?" "What do you think? They would either extort me, harvest my kidney, or even take my life." Guo Rong was immediately frightened upon hearing this. "I''m definitely avoiding such situations in the future." "What''s there to be afraid of? ''To die under a peony flower is to be a romantic ghost!''" After teasing Guo Rong for a bit, Lin Tian finally went to sleep. The next day, Lin Tian hurried first thing in the morning to see Bu Mengting. He had missed her a lot after not seeing her for a few days. Most importantly, Zhang Wendong had already acted against Lin Tian, and Lin Tian was a bit worried about Bu Mengting. "Lin Tian, is everything settled with Sister Qianqian?" As soon as they met, Bu Mengting asked him, but her face was full of joy, obviously having already talked to He Qianqian on the phone and knowing everything. "Why are you asking if you already know everything?" "Hee hee, my man is truly the best." "Mengting, my little wifey, you''re not quite yourself today. Praising me right from the moment we meet, is there something up?" Although Bu Mengting had always been very devoted and secure in her feelings for Lin Tian. But Bu Mengting had never praised Lin Tian like this right from the start. "What could be wrong? Can''t I praise you a few times now? Fine, I won''t praise you in the future." "No, don''t stop. I love it when my Mengting praises me. Keep going, praise me some more." "You want me to praise you more?" Enjoy new tales from My Virtual Library Empire "Of course." "Alright, I''ll praise you some more then. Lin Tian, you are the best man in the world, no matter what your woman asks you to do, you will do it." Hearing Bu Mengting''s words, Lin Tian was immediately thrilled, but something about it felt off as he listened further; was Bu Mengting setting a trap? "Lin Tian, I, your woman, now have something I need your help with." "Mengting, my little wifey, why the games? Just tell me what it is, why play this game?" "I''m just afraid you might say no. Alright, alright, I''ll tell you." Bu Mengting leaned in close to Lin Tian and explained the situation, and Lin Tian immediately shook his head. "No, no, I can''t help you with this." "Why not? You just said you''d do anything I ask." "But tutoring a kid, I have no experience with that!" It turned out Bu Mengting wanted Lin Tian to help her by tutoring, because she couldn''t handle the kid. "No experience doesn''t matter; you just need to handle that little brat. That kid talks too much, very cunning; you say one sentence and she''ll say ten. Anyway, I''m leaving this matter to you. If you don''t do it well, I''ll stay in the dorm this month and not come out." Bu Mengting puffed out her chest proudly and walked away with grace. Not leaving the dorm for a month, that was a blatant threat. It seemed he had to tutor, so in the afternoon, Lin Tian followed the address Bu Mengting gave him and went there. He rang the doorbell, and a woman who had maintained her charm well opened the door. She appeared to be a young woman in her late twenties. Yet, beside her stood a fourteen- or fifteen-year-old girl calling her ''Mom.'' "You are?" Seeing Lin Tian, the young woman looked somewhat nervous. The fourteen- or fifteen-year-old girl, on the other hand, was not at all flustered, blinking her large eyes at Lin Tian. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She''s quite adorable, doesn''t seem like a problem child at all? Having discovered his tutoring target, Lin Tian was quite pleased with his first impression. "Oh, my name is Lin Tian. I''m Bu Mengting''s classmate. Mengting isn''t feeling well today, so I came to substitute for her." "You are Mengting''s classmate? Can you really teach Yuanyuan well?" The woman seemed worried about Lin Tian''s capability to adequately teach her child. Bu Mengting had gotten this tutoring job because she was quite well-known among tutors for her patience with children. But faced with this unruly child, even Bu Mengting had admitted defeat. Lin Tian took another careful look at Yuanyuan standing beside her mother. He noticed Chen Yuanyuan had very delicate features and extremely fair skin. So young and already so enchanting, what more when she grew up. "Yuanyuan, do you think Uncle can teach you well?" "Uncle definitely can." Chen Yuanyuan''s voice was very sweet, indeed befitting of her name. Quite easygoing, huh? Why did Bu Mengting say Chen Yuanyuan was like a fairy, very tricky to deal with? Could this be called ''opposites attract''? "Well then, since you''re here, I''ll leave my child in your care. I need to go tend to some things." The elegant lady briefed Lin Tian and then hurried off with her bag. "Is Mengting too scared to come herself, sending you as a scapegoat?" As soon as the elegant lady left, Chen Yuanyuan immediately showed her true colors. "What scapegoat? I''m your teacher, I''m Lin Tian. You can call me Teacher Lin or Uncle Lin if you like." Lin Tian grimaced! Chapter 319 Troubled Girl "Mr. Lin is fine then. Can I ask you a few questions, Mr. Lin?" Seeing the look on Chen Yuanyuan''s face, she obviously didn''t think much of Lin Tian. "Of course, ask away." Lin Tian didn''t take Chen Yuanyuan seriously either. What could a little girl like her do, anyway? He didn''t understand why Bu Mengting would be so afraid of her. Chen Yuanyuan waved Lin Tian over, leading him into her room and pulling out a test paper. "I can''t do any of the questions on here." Lin Tian glanced over the paper. The difficulty level was average; if Chen Yuanyuan couldn''t do it, just how was she getting by in school? Given that he was there to tutor, Lin Tian''s patience was fairly good. He started with the first problem, explaining it to Chen Yuanyuan. He had thought she wouldn''t understand anything, but as he explained, it seemed she understood everything. After going through five or six problems, Lin Tian stopped and, with a frown, turned to Chen Yuanyuan. "Little girl, you''re doing this on purpose, aren''t you? You know how to do these problems, don''t you?" "Yeah, I know how to do them," Chen Yuanyuan admitted honestly. "Then why have me explain them to you?" "Because I don''t want to do them. They''re too brain-consuming. Besides, aren''t you here to teach? If I didn''t give you something to do, wouldn''t you be out of a job? If you''re out of a job, you won''t make any money, will you? I''m doing this for your own good." Her words left Lin Tian feeling muddled. He knew it was twisted logic, yet it seemed to make some kind of sense. Now he finally understood why Bu Mengting said Chen Yuanyuan was a problematic child. The girl wasn''t bad at studying; it was her attitude that was the problem. "Chen Yuanyuan, I think we need to have an honest discussion. Do you realize who your mother is spending so much money on a tutor for?" "For me," Chen Yuanyuan answered seriously, as if she understood all these principles. "Then why, when you''re clearly capable of doing well, do you pretend to be like this?" "Being a good student is tiring, you know? Plus, you get ostracized by your classmates. The top students in our class, the academic stars, basically have no friends. And I, such a smart person, I definitely don''t want to be one of them," said Chen Yuanyuan, her lips curving into a sweet smile. What on earth was this girl thinking about? "You can''t just aim to be the worst, can you? At the very least, you should strive to keep your grades above average so that your mother won''t worry about you, right?" "What''s wrong with being the worst? The teachers don''t pay attention to me then. They wouldn''t care what I do." It looked like Chen Yuanyuan wasn''t much younger than him. How could they think so differently? Lin Tian felt a profound generational gap. "Don''t you want others to pay attention to you?" "No, I don''t. Besides, all my friends are poor students. If my grades improve, they won''t hang out with me anymore." Lin Tian finally understood; Chen Yuanyuan didn''t want to improve her grades mainly because she was worried about losing her friends. "Have you ever thought about whether your so-called friends truly consider you a friend? Haven''t you ever considered making friends with some of the top students after becoming one of them?" "I''ve never thought about it. Those academic stars are so boring. All they do is bury their noses in books. How could they compare to my friends now?" No sooner had Chen Yuanyuan finished speaking, her phone rang. She immediately answered it. "What''s up, Xiaohong?" "Is your mom out, Yuanyuan?" A crisp female voice came through the phone, seemingly close to Chen Yuanyuan. "Yeah, she is." "Then come out and play." Chen Yuanyuan sneakily glanced at Lin Tian beside her, and immediately, Lin Tian gave her an OK sign. He never believed that being a student meant constant studying. It was about studying at the right time and burying oneself in books when necessary; that was the balanced way to do it. With Lin Tian''s approval, Chen Yuanyuan promptly accepted her classmate''s invitation. "Mr. Lin, you''re so nice. Want me to take you with me?" Her good friend Ma Xiaohong had called to invite Chen Yuanyuan to go roller skating with her. Chen Yuanyuan hadn''t been out to play for a long time and was naturally very happy. At that moment, Lin Tian was zoning out. "Random mission triggered. Help Chen Yuanyuan escape from the trap set by her ''good friend.'' Successful completion will reward two Supernatural Points; failure will result in a loss of two Supernatural Points." A mission had been triggered! From the looks of it, Chen Yuanyuan was definitely being duped by her ''good friend'' Ma Xiaohong this time. "Mr. Lin?" Enjoy exclusive adventures from My Virtual Library Empire Chen Yuanyuan noticed Lin Tian suddenly became lost in thought and gave his shoulder a push. "Ah, I''m a teacher. If I were to go with you guys, could you still have fun? You go on by yourself." Since a mission had been triggered, there was definitely trouble ahead for Chen Yuanyuan. Lin Tian decided to follow her, but he didn''t plan on telling her. He wanted Chen Yuanyuan to see clearly the kind of friends she was making so that she could learn her lesson. "Mr. Lin, you are the best!" Chen Yuanyuan was so excited she hugged Lin Tian and kissed him on the forehead, then bounced off to change clothes. "Are students these days really this open?" Lin Tian touched his forehead and broke into a slight smile. Soon after Chen Yuanyuan left the house, Lin Tian also headed out, quietly tailing her. Preoccupied with the thoughts of going out to play, Chen Yuanyuan could never guess she was being followed. "Yuanyuan! Over here, over here!" Chen Yuanyuan quickly met up with her classmate and good friend Ma Xiaohong. Ma Xiaohong was a genuine poor student, but she dressed up well and often invited Chen Yuanyuan out to play. Chen Yuanyuan considered Ma Xiaohong her dear sister. "Xiaohong went to skate on dry land," "What''s the fun in that? Yuanyuan, today I''ll take you to do something exciting," "Ah, something exciting? What are we going to play?" "Just follow me, it''s not just exciting, you can also make money," Chen Yuanyuan was immediately tempted. Although her family was well-off, her pocket money was fixed each month. Based on her and Ma Xiaohong''s daily frivolities, the allowance was somewhat insufficient. Without asking any further, she followed Ma Xiaohong right away. Soon, the two girls arrived at a very secretive billiard room. As soon as they entered, a youth with a pierced ear and red hair came up to greet them. "Xiaohong, why did you come so late?" While talking, he grabbed Ma Xiaohong''s butt, and not only did Ma Xiaohong not get angry, she even let out a flirtatious laugh and leaned against the red-haired youth. The red-haired youth was not just grabbing all over Ma Xiaohong''s body, but also staring at Chen Yuanyuan''s chest. Chen Yuanyuan felt something was not quite right; that red-haired youth didn''t seem like a good person at all. "Xiaohong, II have something to take care of, maybe I should go first." "Don''t go, little beauty. You''ve come all this way, why leave now?" Ma Xiaohong didn''t utter a word, but the red-haired youth reached out and grabbed Chen Yuanyuan''s wrist. "What''s the rush, Yuanyuan? Let me tell you, there''s a good opportunity today. You won''t have to do anything but keep Brother Red Hair''s friend company playing billiards, and you can make five hundred in one day." Chen Yuanyuan was not brainless. In fact, she was very clever. She knew that just keeping someone company while playing billiards wouldn''t earn her five hundred in a day. "I really have things to do." Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What, not giving face to Brother Red Hair, is that it?" Red Hair immediately lost his temper and squeezed harder on her wrist. Chen Yuanyuan''s wrist felt like it was clamped by iron pincers. Chen Yuanyuan''s eyebrows furrowed slightly, but she didn''t give in. "Xiaohong, please, just let me go." "Don''t be ungrateful, Yuanyuan. I buy you cold drinks and beverages every day. I bring you here to make some money today and you''re unwilling?" Ma Xiaohong''s face also darkened. "Haven''t I bought things for you too?" "Who has bought more often, me or you? You think my house mines gold? The money I have is earned by myself. I bring you here to earn some money today, and you''re unwilling, what''s up with that?" "Xiaohong, I beg you, just let me go." Chen Yuanyuan regretted ever becoming "sisters" with Ma Xiaohong. "Xiaohong, looks like your little sister here is being unappreciative. Step aside, let Brother Red Hair teach her a lesson." On hearing this, Ma Xiaohong glared at Chen Yuanyuan. "You''d better be obedient, Yuanyuan, or you''ll regret it." As Ma Xiaohong stepped back, Red Hair looked at Chen Yuanyuan ferociously. Suddenly, he moved his arm and slapped toward Chen Yuanyuan. Seeing Red Hair''s motion, Chen Yuanyuan instinctively closed her eyes. But after waiting for what seemed like forever, her face did not feel the searing pain. Had Red Hair given up? She opened one eye a crack and saw a tall figure had appeared in front of her. At that moment, this tall figure was firmly gripping Red Hair''s swinging arm. Red Hair''s face was beet-red, trying to slap Chen Yuanyuan. However, he was unable to move an inch. "Who the hell are you to meddle in my business!" Red Hair glared at Lin Tian. Even though Lin Tian was surprisingly strong, Red Hair was not intimidated since this was Red Hair''s turf. "I''ve gotten involved, what are you going to do about it?" Lin Tian applied more force and threw Red Hair out, who flew three or four meters through the air before crashing heavily onto the ground. Red Hair scrambled up from the floor, his mouth bloody from having fallen face-first and knocking out two teeth. "You brat, dare to hit me, don''t think you can leave today!" His speech was slurred as he spoke, and afterwards, he ran back into the billiard room. Lin Tian turned to Ma Xiaohong, who immediately shouted, "This has nothing to do with me!" Then she also ran into the billiard room. "Mr. Lin, how come you''re here?" Chen Yuanyuan was not dull and immediately guessed that Lin Tian might have followed her all the way here. Lin Tian patted Chen Yuanyuan''s head. "Your mom has entrusted you to me, so I''m responsible for you. Don''t worry, with me here, nobody can hurt you." "Mr. Lin, you''re so cool! But, since you hit Red Hair, shouldn''t we run now?" "Run? Why would we run? They''ve bullied you, and I haven''t settled the score with them yet," Lin Tian had no intention of running away. He hadn''t had enough fun from the altercation earlier and hoped Red Hair wouldn''t disappoint him and would bring some tougher guys. Seeing Lin Tian''s confident demeanor, Chen Yuanyuan, who was initially a bit scared, felt no fear anymore. Chapter 320 Kidnapped Lin Tian didn''t disappoint. Soon, he brought a group of people out of the billiard room. Ma Xiaohong followed right behind him. "Well, kiddo, you didn''t run away! Today, if I don''t break your legs, I swear I''m not called Brother Red Hair. Guys, let''s go! Don''t be afraid, I''ll take the blame if anything happens." Red Hair was still covering his mouth, speaking unclearly, but he was extremely excited. As soon as he yelled, those who had come out of the billiard room rushed towards Lin Tian. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire Facing these street thugs, Lin Tian didn''t need any skills at all; it was pretty much one person one kick, just like kicking a soccer ball, sending the whole bunch flying. Red Hair was thinking about watching Lin Tian kneel and beg for mercy, but in the blink of an eye, all the brothers he called were down. "You..." "Slap!" A loud slap sounded, and a bloodstained tooth flew out of Red Hair''s mouth. "Can I leave now?" "Yes, yes!" Tears were already streaming down Red Hair''s face. He must have not checked the almanac before leaving the house today; how did he run into such a disaster? If Lin Tian continued beating him, he probably wouldn''t have any teeth left. "Chen Yuanyuan is my sister. Since Ma Xiaohong dared to harm her, you know what you should do, right?" Lin Tian glanced at Ma Xiaohong, who had already hidden herself in the corner. This girl was probably already slept with by Red Hair. Not only was Ma Xiaohong dishonorable in her conduct, but she also wanted to harm Yuanyuan. Being a leader like Red Hair wasn''t entirely blind; without saying another word, he turned and walked over to Ma Xiaohong. "Brother Red Hair!" "Brother my ass! You got me into deep trouble today! Slap!" Another loud slap hit Ma Xiaohong''s face, and her face immediately swelled up. She tried to run but was grabbed by the hair by Red Hair and dragged to Lin Tian and Chen Yuanyuan. "Apologize to Sister Yuanyuan now!" "Sister Yuanyuan, I''m sorry." Ma Xiaohong spoke with a crying voice. Chen Yuanyuan felt a bit heartbroken; after all, they used to be good friends. "Mr. Lin, maybe we should let it go?" "My sister is generous, so we''ll let it go this time. Make sure there is no next time. I have quite the temper. Yuanyuan, let''s go!" After Lin Tian spoke, he walked away with Chen Yuanyuan. "Mr. Lin, you are so amazing. If it weren''t for you, I might have been bullied today," Chen Yuanyuan said, staring at Lin Tian with fervent eyes. "So, do you still want to hang out with your good friend Ma Xiaohong? Not really, what do you find good about her?" "I''m quite introverted. Some people in the class bully me, but she stood up for me once, and often bought me cold drinks and beverages. So, we became good friends." After hearing Chen Yuanyuan''s words, Lin Tian finally understood why daughters should be raised richly. Chen Yuanyuan must have had limited pocket money, which is why Ma Xiaohong could easily charm her by buying her some drinks and snacks. "A lesson learned, I think you really need to be more careful about choosing friends in the future." "Yes, Mr. Lin. I should make friends with people like you from now on," Chen Yuanyuan said with a grin. "Really?" "Of course, it''s true." "Okay, then shouldn''t you try to improve your school grades as well, not by too much, just enough to not worry your mom?" Lin Tian could see that Chen Yuanyuan really didn''t need much worrying over her studies. "No problem, but Mr. Lin, if my grades go up, does that mean you won''t have to tutor me anymore?" This little girl, what was she thinking about all day? "Don''t worry, even if I''m not your tutor, I''ll still consider you my sister. But if you''re not obedient and well-behaved, then I won''t acknowledge you as my sister anymore." "I''ll definitely be obedient." At this moment, a system message appeared in Lin Tian''s mind. "Congratulations to the host for completing the task and receiving two Supernatural Points. You now have a total of ten Supernatural Points." With ten Supernatural Points, Lin Tian felt inexplicably excited; ten points were enough to create his own superpower. He didn''t rush to use them, not having any good ideas at the moment, he planned to save the Supernatural Points for now. After Yuanyuan''s mom came home in the evening, she found that her daughter had changed a lot, actually focusing on reading and doing homework. "It seems this tutor is doing a great job; he transformed Yuanyuan in just one day. I''ll give him a bonus next time he comes over." After finishing his day''s tutoring work, Lin Tian finally reaped some rewards in the evening. Holding Bu Mengting''s hand, he went out for a walk. "Lin Tian, how did you teach Yuanyuan? Yuanyuan''s mom just called, saying that Yuanyuan seems like a different person, not only obedient but also very proactive in studying. It''s incredible." The reason Bu Mengting gave this task to Lin Tian was naturally because she couldn''t bring about a change in Chen Yuanyuan herself. Especially when she learned that Chen Yuanyuan was actually very smart and studying was not at all difficult for her, but she deliberately refused to do well, choosing instead to act like a poor student. Bu Mengting didn''t know how to make Chen Yuanyuan change. But Lin Tian had managed to bring about such a significant change in Yuanyuan within just one day, which was simply unbelievable. "Can''t help it, a handsome teacher like me has tremendous influence on little girls of this age. Just a few words and the poor girl is utterly enchanted by me, willing to do anything I ask," Lin Tian said with a cheeky grin. "Stop bluffing me, just tell me, how did you tame that little girl? If you don''t, I''m heading back to the dorm," she threatened. Ever since Bu Mengting discovered that this tactic worked incredibly well on Lin Tian, she frequently used it to deal with him, and it never failed. "Oh, don''t go. We''ve just come out, let''s walk a bit more, Mengting, my little wife. It''s good for your health to move around in the evening," he teased. "Then tell me honestly, how did you manage to handle Yuanyuan?" "Alright, alright, I''ll tell you, isn''t that enough?" Lin Tian then told Bu Mengting how Yuanyuan had been tricked by Ma Xiaohong. "Ah, today''s students are really complicated." "Yeah." The two were just reflecting on this when Lin Tian''s phone rang. He pulled out his phone and glanced at it, noticing that it was Guo Rong, that foodie, calling him. "Guo Rong, why are you calling me at this time?" When Lin Tian left the dorm, he had told Guo Rong that he might not come back that night. "Lin Tian, you, you better come back quickly." Guo Rong sounded very anxious, as if something had happened. "What happened exactly?" Lin Tian asked. He generally got along well with his roommates, especially with Guo Rong, with whom he often went out for barbecue. "Lanlan has been kidnapped." Guo Rong''s voice trembled with emotion. He had just started a relationship with Bai Ruolan a few days ago, and it wasn''t stable yet. But Guo Rong truly had deep feelings for Bai Ruolan. "Kidnapped? What happened?" Lin Tian was stunned, hearing from Guo Rong that Bai Ruolan had been kidnapped right in front of him. That was too brazen! "Lin Tian, just come back first. I feel like you''re the only one who can save Lanlan." Having spent much time with Lin Tian, Guo Rong was aware of how capable Lin Tian was. After Bai Ruolan was kidnapped, Guo Rong didn''t call the police immediately but called Lin Tian instead. Lin Tian hung up the phone and briefly explained the situation to Bu Mengting. "What are we waiting for then? Let''s hurry back to the school." Upon hearing that Bai Ruolan had been kidnapped, Bu Mengting also became very anxious. She knew from Lin Tian that Guo Rong had recently gotten very close to Bai Ruolan and even had intentions of playing matchmaker. Now that this had happened, Bu Mengting was really worried. The two hurried back to the school at top speed. When Lin Tian burst into the dorm, Guo Rong was pacing around the room like a frustrated fly. Seeing Lin Tian return, he immediately lunged at him, grabbing his shoulders. "Lin Tian, you must save Lanlan! "Save, of course I''ll save her. Hurry up and tell me where you were robbed." Lin Tian''s divination required some information to work. If he could know where Bai Ruolan was kidnapped, the divination could be effective. "It was at the barbecue restaurant. I invited Lanlan to have barbecue today, but just as we sat down, a car pulled up and a bunch of men in black suits jumped out, came right up to us, and took Lanlan away. I tried to go up and save Lanlan, but one of the men in black kicked me down to the ground. The guy was too strong, I took a good while to get up. But by then, Lanlan had been taken away." "What was Bai Ruolan''s reaction at the time?" Lin Tian asked, now feeling that this might not be a simple kidnapping case as described by Guo Rong. If these men in black were really kidnappers, Guo Rong would not have gotten away so easily. "At that time, Lanlan was very scared and panicked. You must save Lanlan, Lin Tian." Guo Rong said as his tears started to flow again. Lin Tian punched Guo Rong in the chest and glared at him. "What are you crying for? Men bleed but they don''t cry. Stop crying, or I won''t help you." Guo Rong immediately stopped crying, wiped the tears from his face, and joined Lin Tian in heading to the barbecue restaurant. Once there, Lin Tian took out three coins. Without any obvious movement, the three coins spun like tops and quickly settled down. After examining the divination, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The divination showed that Bai Ruolan was not in immediate danger and even revealed her current location. "Guo Rong, you''re in luck. Lanlan is safe for now. I''ve figured out her location. Do you want to come along?" Clearly, Lin Tian was creating an opportunity for Guo Rong, who didn''t hesitate and immediately agreed to go together. Meanwhile, in a luxurious villa, Bai Ruolan was glaring angrily at a young girl. "You fool, you know this can cause trouble, don''t you?" "What trouble? You mean that fat guy? Sister, seriously, what do you see in that fatty?" "That''s my business, not yours," Bai Ruolan retorted with a cold glance. "As for you, you''ve been in trouble once before. Now instead of staying home safe, you''re still running around? Aren''t you afraid of being kidnapped again?" "Have you seen how many people are around me? There''s no way it will happen a second time." Chapter 321 Guo Rong Felt Inferior "You said Lanlan is in this villa?" Lin Tian and Guo Rong had come to a luxurious villa on the outside. "Yes, let''s go in." Just as Lin Tian moved to walk forward, he was stopped by Guo Rong. "Are you crazy? Inside are kidnappers who don''t care about their lives. You''re just going to walk in there as bold as brass? Aren''t you afraid something will happen?" "What''s going to happen?" "I know you''re capable, but Lanlan is in their hands." Guo Rong, this foodie, was now completely flustered and didn''t notice the lack of a single tense expression on Lin Tian''s face. According to the divination, this time there would be alarm without danger. "How else are we going to save Lanlan?" "We should observe first and come up with a solid plan, like" Guo Rong''s imagination took flight, concocting a myriad of plans for stealthily infiltrating the villa, but Lin Tian was already impatient and walked straight over. "Sir, this is a private villa, you can''t go in!" Just at the entrance, they were stopped by two men dressed in black suits. "My friend is inside, I need to go and check on her." Lin Tian had a smile on his face, but those two men in black had no intention of stepping aside. Guo Rong followed nervously. "Do you know who we are? You dare to stop us? Do you still want to keep your jobs?" Upon hearing Guo Rong''s imposing words, the two men in black were suddenly uncertain about what to do. What if Lin Tian and Guo Rong really were some big shots? However, judging by the two men''s attire, they didn''t really look like big shots! "What are you looking at? Judging by appearances, let me tell you, I''ll count to three, and if you haven''t stepped aside by then, I guarantee you''ll all be out of here." Lin Tian didn''t expect Guo Rong would pull such a move; he was amused and watched the commotion from the side. "How about this, you two tell us your names, and we''ll go in and report it. If you truly are the master''s honored guests, we will naturally let you in." "Report my ass!" Unable to hold back, Guo Rong charged inside, but the two men in black wouldn''t let him do as he pleased; they blocked him from the left and the right. Holding Guo Rong''s arms, they were just about to throw him out. At that moment, Lin Tian made his move, lightly casting two palms, and the two men in black went down limply. "You, you killed them?" Guo Rong was immediately shell-shocked, a sense of inexplicable fear creeping up in his heart. "No, they''re just knocked out. Let''s go in now." The two had just entered the villa when suddenly they were blinded by a burst of glaring lights. After the lights went out, black-clad men appeared from all around, each holding a gun pointed at Lin Tian and Guo Rong. "Who are you two?" One of the leaders asked coldly. Faced with so many people, so many guns trained on him, Guo Rong almost collapsed to the ground in fear. However, that didn''t happen, because he held onto Lin Tian''s shoulder, preventing himself from falling. "We are honored guests of your master!" The fatty spoke with fear in his heart but still yelled out. "Still not telling the truth to the very end? Fine, then. Break a leg on each of them and throw them out." All the men in black immediately aimed their guns at Lin Tian''s and Guo Rong''s legs, with Guo Rong crying out in panic. Just as the men in black were about to shoot, a cold voice suddenly rang out. "Stop!" Two young girls walked out of the villa, one of whom was naturally Bai Ruolan, looking at Guo Rong with concern. It appeared that Guo Rong''s unrequited love was not one-sided after all; Bai Ruolan also seemed to have feelings for him. The other girl ran over and threw herself directly into Lin Tian''s arms. "Master, we meet again." Master! Guo Rong and Bai Ruolan were petrified, and the surrounding men in black inhaled sharply. This man was actually the young lady''s master? They had just stopped him outside the villa and pointed guns at him. "Put the guns away." The leader of the men in black immediately ordered the others to put their guns down and ran over to Lin Tian and the group. "Miss, we didn''t know" "That''s enough, no need to say anything. Collect your salary tomorrow, and then you can leave." Bai Xiaoluo was too lazy to talk to these people; her mind was filled with Lin Tian alone. The concoctions this mysterious organization had developed were truly terrifying, the effects too strong. "Master, why did you come? I wasn''t prepared at all." "A friend of mine was captured and brought here, so I came to check. It wasn''t you who captured her, was it?" "Ah? Are you talking about Sister Ruolan? You''ve misunderstood, I invited Sister Ruolan over. I''m Sister Ruolan''s cousin." Hearing Bai Xiaoluo say this, Lin Tian immediately understood. They both had the surname Bai; it wasn''t strange that they were related. "Xiaoluo, why are you calling Lin Tian ''Master''?" The most surprised of all had to be Bai Ruolan. Though she was also from the Bai Family, her status was nowhere near that of Bai Xiaoluo. Bai Xiaoluo was the true heiress of the Bai Family, and now she was actually addressing Lin Tian as her master. Bai Ruolan had to figure out what was going on. "Oh, I made a bet with Bai Xiaoluo, and she lost, so now she has to call me master every time she sees me." Feeling smug about his scheme, Lin Tian immediately thought of another mischievous idea. "Is that true, Xiaoluo?" Bai Ruolan looked at Bai Xiaoluo and Lin Tian with suspicion. Her instincts told her that things were definitely not that simple. But Bai Xiaoluo responded seriously. "It''s because I lost a bet. Ah, if only I had known not to gamble." Bai Xiaoluo was quick to react, immediately playing along with Lin Tian''s story. "Lanlan, so you weren''t kidnapped? It was just your cousin inviting you over to play?" Bai Ruolan still didn''t quite believe it, and just at that moment, Guo Rong came over to talk to her. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire Love is indeed a magical thing; Bai Ruolan herself didn''t know why she started to have feelings for a fat man. "You thought I was kidnapped?" "I... I was very anxious. I hurried to find Lin Tian and asked for his help. Lanlan, knowing that you''re alright makes me relieved." Guo Rong was not really good at speaking, but to Bai Ruolan''s ears, his words felt very comforting. If Guo Rong didn''t truly like her, he certainly wouldn''t have been so anxious. "Xiaoluo, look at the trouble you''ve caused. Next time you do something like this, I''m really going to be mad at you." "I was just playing around. You know how it is, I''m constantly followed by a bunch of people these days, it''s so boring." After the previous incident, the Bai Family had taken Bai Xiaoluo''s security much more seriously. No matter where Bai Xiaoluo was, she was surrounded by a dozen highly skilled bodyguards. "So you resort to bothering your sister when you''re bored?" "I missed my sister. Alright, alright, let''s not all stand around, let''s go inside. Master, have you had dinner yet?" Lin Tian, who had been in a hurry, hadn''t actually eaten breakfast. He had planned to go for a walk with Bu Mengting before eating. But then Guo Rong called for help, and he ended up here. "Perfect, let''s have dinner together." Soon, the four of them were seated at the table. Guo Rong was a bit reserved as he had only realized after coming to the villa that Bai Ruolan was from a rich family, which made him feel somewhat inferior. During the meal, Guo Rong was extra careful, afraid of making a mistake. "Master, try this, it''s really good." "Master, this one is nice too..." "Master..." On the contrary, Lin Tian received special attention from Bai Xiaoluo, her behavior perfectly fitting that of a dedicated maid. Bai Ruolan watched them more and more suspiciously, feeling that there was an unusual relationship between Bai Xiaoluo and Lin Tian. "Guo Rong, don''t you think there''s something off about Lin Tian and my little sister Xiaoluo?" She took the opportunity to ask Guo Rong in a low voice. "Ah, what''s wrong with them?" Guo Rong, preoccupied with his fear of not being good enough for Bai Ruolan and worried that their relationship might not work out, wasn''t paying much attention to Lin Tian and Bai Xiaoluo. "Look, my sister keeps calling Lin Tian ''master''." "Isn''t that because she lost a bet?" "You really are a pig-headed fool!" Bai Ruolan exclaimed in irritation, but her words unexpectedly hurt Guo Rong deeply. "Right, I''m a pig-headed fool. I... I''m going back to the dormitory." Saying this, Guo Rong went to find Lin Tian, declaring he wanted to return to the dormitory. Bai Xiaoluo, of course, didn''t want Lin Tian to leave; as Lin Tian''s little maid, she naturally wanted to spend more time with him. Lin Tian noticed that Guo Rong wasn''t in a good mood, and besides, he didn''t want to stay with Bai Xiaoluo any longer since it had already aroused Bai Ruolan''s suspicions. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Xiaoluo, we''re going back to the dormitory. If we''re late, the dormitory will lock, and we won''t be able to get in." Lin Tian left the villa with Guo Rong. Bai Ruolan pulled Bai Xiaoluo to sit on the couch. "Xiaoluo, tell me the truth. What exactly is going on between you and Lin Tian?" "Sis, what could be going on? He''s my savior, and I lost a bet to him." "Savior?" Bai Ruolan wasn''t aware of Lin Tian''s previous rescue of Bai Xiaoluo. Bai Xiaoluo recounted the story to Bai Ruolan, of course, adding the part about the bet herself. "Lin Tian is indeed impressive. During our last outdoor activity, we might have died if not for him. But don''t you start having feelings for Lin Tian. I''ve heard that the guy already has two girls, and he often takes them both to hotels." Bai Ruolan had a good impression of Lin Tian, but she didn''t like the fact that he was in love with two women at the same time at all. "Don''t worry, he''s just my savior. No, not right, he''s also my master." Bai Ruolan simply couldn''t grasp the true meaning behind Bai Xiaoluo''s words. "Guo Rong, what''s wrong with you, boy? Bai Ruolan is fine, so why the long face?" After leaving the villa, Lin Tian and Guo Rong caught a cab back to school. "Lin Tian, do you think I''m not good enough for Bai Ruolan? I only found out today that she''s a rich beauty. Am I just a toad lusting after a swan''s flesh?" This time, Guo Rong felt extremely inferior. He really liked Bai Ruolan, but when he realized the great disparity between them, he was overcome with a profound sense of insecurity. Chapter 322 The Fickle Radish "What do you mean ''not worthy''? When it comes to love, there''s no such thing as being worthy or unworthy. The key is to have confidence." Lin Tian had also noticed that Bai Ruolan came from no ordinary family background. However, he felt Guo Rong shouldn''t give up so early, especially since Bai Ruolan seemed to have a fondness for him. "I''m fat and ugly, and a mere ''loser''just a toad. I think my chances with Lanlan are probably gone." Guo Rong was indeed self-aware, and Lin Tian sensed that Guo Rong seemed to be planning on bowing out himself. "Guo Rong, you''re being too unreliable. You think you''re not worthy of Bai Ruolan, so you just give up? I see that Bai Ruolan has feelings for you too, which means she doesn''t look down on you." "Hey, Lin Tian, what should I do now? If you were in my situation, what would you do?" Me? Lin Tian thought about itif it were him, he would definitely strive to better himself, make a name for himself. Then there wouldn''t be any question of being worthy or not. "Obviously, you should strive to better yourself and become someone who is worthy of her." "Lin Tian, you''re right. I shouldn''t feel inferior. I should strive and work hard to become a man who is worthy of Lanlan." Back at school, Lin Tian originally planned to take Guo Rong for some barbecue, but Guo Rong said he wanted to start striving from now on and went straight back to the dorm. Lin Tian then called Bu Mengting to come out. "Mengting, my little wifey! I''m at the barbecue place, come join me." "No, you''re definitely up to no good." Bu Mengting''s voice carried a hint of laughter, clearly jesting with Lin Tian. "Fine, if you don''t come, forget it. I''ll call Shen Mengyi. She''s been feeling down lately; it would be good to cheer her up." Lin Tian intentionally brought up Shen Mengyi, and Bu Mengting instantly couldn''t resist anymore. "You dare! You fickle-hearted radish, I''m coming right now. If you dare to invite Shen Mengyi over, I''ll ignore you forever." It wasn''t long before Bu Mengting came rushing over. Today, Bu Mengting was wearing a beige, long-sleeve T-shirt dress.. It covered her entire bottom, and what she wore inside was invisible, but her legs, wrapped in black tights, were eye-catching. From a distance, Lin Tian couldn''t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva. Since starting university, Mengting, my little wifey, had become more and more fashionable, dressing in increasingly sophisticated ways. This outfit was simply fatally tempting. Along the way, it attracted the gaze of quite a few men. "Mengting, my little wifey, over here!" Lin Tian waved to Bu Mengting, immediately drawing several jealous stares. Bu Mengting also hurried over and sat right next to Lin Tian, pinching him hard on the waist. "Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" Lin Tian cried out in pain, and only then did Bu Mengting let go. "That''s for carelessly yelling out. With so many people around, why do you yell ''my little wifey''? Next time, if you yell like that again, I''ll pinch off a piece of flesh from you." "I wasn''t yelling carelessly, Mengting, my little wifey. Aren''t you my little wifey?" "You can call that when it''s just the two of us, but with so many people around, calling me that makes others think I''m ''the other woman''. Don''t shout like that next time, got it?" Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a meaningful look, oozing charm in just a moment. Lin Tian hadn''t noticed, but the slightly green Bu Mengting had gradually become more enchanting, heading in the direction of a national beauty. "Of course, you''re not ''the other woman''; you are my little wifey." Lin Tian immediately put his hand on Bu Mengting''s waist, she squirmed to break free, but couldn''t. "Let go, it''s so annoying, others are watching." "I want them to see, or else with your beauty, they''ll all have designs on you. Now, by doing this, they all know you''re taken and won''t have designs on you." "You and your devious ideas. By the way, about the tutoring I did for Yuanyuan last time, thanks to you. I think you were born for this tutoring work; want me to hook you up with a few more gigs?" Lin Tian thought Bu Mengting was joking, but seeing her serious face, it didn''t seem like it. "Mengting, my little wifey, how much money can tutoring bring in? It''s too much hassle. For a man as brilliant and handsome as me, tutoring is such a waste. I need to go save the world." "Alright then, go save the world. I''m heading back to the dorm." Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bu Mengting made as if to leave, and Lin Tian quickly grabbed hold. "Saving the world begins with those close to you; I think the beauty before me needs saving first." "Shameless!" ** In the Zhang family''s living room, a young man bearing a resemblance to Zhang Wenbin stood before a group of elders. Zhang Wendong, due to Wendbin''s death, had previously designed a trap for Lin Tian, not knowing Lin Tian was so formidable that he even sent a message back to Zhang Wendong. "Dad, this Lin Tian is way too arrogant. He simply doesn''t put our Zhang Family in his eyes. Wendbin did nothing but help Li Guan with a few things, and Lin Tian killed him for it. Our Zhang Family can''t just ignore this, we must annihilate Lin Tian." At this moment, the one sitting in the master seat was the family head of the Zhang Family, Zhang Licheng, father of Zhang Wendong and Zhang Wenbin. Zhang Licheng had a square face, pale and beardless, though around fifty years old, he looked in his prime. "We''ve already known about Wendbin''s issue. That Lin Tian even dared to kill Li Guan, indeed he''s too arrogant. However, such a fierce man, we must have a thorough plan. Wendong, didn''t you already take action a few days ago? Describe what transpired." Although Zhang Licheng appeared refined and scholarly, there was nothing in the Zhang Family that could be hidden from him. Zhang Wendong thought his actions had been clandestine, but his father had known all along. He immediately recounted the trap set for Lin Tian last time. "It seems this Lin Tian is not easy to deal with. Wendong even tried to poison him, yet he was totally fine. I think we should delay this matter. When Li Family''s people arrive, we should join hands with them." A middle-aged man who resembled Zhang Licheng by about seventy to eighty percent spoke up first. This was Zhang Licheng''s brother, Zhang Ligong. "Ligong is right, I think we should leave Lin Tian alone for now." The others agreed, all except for one person whose expression was particularly grim. This person was clearly the oldest among those present, his hair and beard entirely white. Zhang Yuanming, Zhang Licheng''s second uncle. "How did our Zhang Family produce such a bunch of wastes? Wendbin was killed by that brat, and you all can still bear it? Maybe our Zhang Family members should just stay indoors and hide like turtles." "Second uncle, that Lin Tian is really troublesome. Furthermore, if we wait for the Li Family, we can also bring our relationship with them a bit closer." "Zhang Ligong, you coward. Do you know why I didn''t choose you when you challenged your brother for leadership before? Because you lack the guts." Zhang Yuanming''s temper was very explosive, and he started cursing while pointing at Zhang Ligong''s nose. The other few wanted to speak up, but seeing the situation, they immediately closed their mouths. "Second uncle, please, sit down first." Zhang Licheng stood up. "Second uncle is right, we, the Zhang Family, cannot wait. If we wait for the Li Family to arrive before we act, in others'' eyes, our Zhang Family will really become a vassal of the Li Family. Moreover, in the eyes of the Li Family, wouldn''t all of us in the Zhang Family become useless? We must annihilate Lin Tian, and we must do it before the Li Family members arrive." Upon hearing Zhang Licheng''s words, everyone felt he was very rational, and they nodded in agreement. Only Zhang Ligong was unconvinced, having investigated Lin Tian before. He felt that provoking such an unfathomable enemy was not wise. Especially since this matter was stirred up by the good-for-nothing Zhang Wenbin, he really didn''t want to get involved. "Big brother, I still stick to my opinion. We better leave Lin Tian alone, but if we do move, it must yield results." "Ligong is right, Wendong, your previous lack of preparation is why we''re in this mess. Now that we''ve alerted him, if we act again, we must resolve it in one stroke." A murderous aura appeared on Zhang Licheng''s face. ** At school, ever since Guo Rong heard Lin Tian''s words, he had become a completely different person, burrowing in the dorm to bury himself in books after classes. "Foodie turned studious, aiming to be a top student?" Feng Jiabao, who rarely returned to the dorm, was surprised by the sight of a frenzied Guo Rong. Lin Tian of course knew the backstory; he shook his head. Find your next read on My Virtual Library Empire "Guo Rong is striving to improve himself. In ancient times, Wu Sangui was driven by passion for Chen Yuanyuan to defect by letting the Qing forces into the Pass. Now, the foodie Guo Rong is striving for Lanlan, to win a beauty''s smile." "Lanlan? Who is that? Guo Rong, when did you hook up and not even share with your brothers." Feng Jiabao perked up in interest. Among the four in the dorm, Lin Tao found a Sword Dao beauty, and although Feng Jiabao didn''t have a steady girlfriend, he was never short of women. Lin Tian went without saying. Only Guo Rong, who was both overweight and a homebody, had somehow also managed to get a girlfriend, naturally sparking great interest in Feng Jiabao. "Can you two not disturb my study? If you want to talk, take it outside." It was unclear whether Guo Rong was too embarrassed and pretending, or if he was really in the zone, but he actually told Lin Tian and Feng Jiabao to talk outside. Feng Jiabao and Lin Tian exchanged glances and burst into laughter. "Guo Rong, burying yourself in books like this is dangerous. How about this weekend I organize an activity. Lin Tian, call out the girls from your wife''s dorm. We can go cycling in Wu''an." "Sure, Guo Rong, you''ve been cooped up in the dorm for days; come out and have some fun." Lin Tian naturally raised his hand in agreement, but Guo Rong was not swayed at all. "You guys go have fun. I feel the urgency of time now, I can''t afford to waste a single minute." These words left Lin Tian and Feng Jiabao stunned. However, they did not give up on this outing because of Guo Rong. "Guo Rong, this is your choice not to go. Don''t blame us later." Chapter 323 Combining Work and Rest Although Guo Rong wasn''t going, Feng Jiabao had no plans to give up on the event. "Lin Tian, have a word with your wife. Once the beauties from your wife''s dorm room show up, I refuse to believe that Guo Rong won''t be tempted." Lin Tian found an opportunity to attend class with Bu Mengting. The management of university classrooms tends to be loose, and sometimes teachers don''t even bother to check if all the students are present. It''s common for some students to skip classes, and most of them aren''t there for the education, their intentions not as pure as Lin Tian''s. "Why aren''t you attending your own classes, Lin Tian? You''re not trying to distract me from studying, are you?" Bu Mengting was originally seated with Huahua, but when Lin Tian arrived, Huahua moved to the side. This quiet girl seemed to have some reservations about Lin Tian. "No, it''s just that I have something to discuss with you." "What is it? Spit it out." Bu Mengting shifted her seat slightly to the side. Despite usually being lively, she was much more reserved in the classroom, surrounded by her classmates. Lin Tian didn''t care about these matters; his reason for coming to see Bu Mengting was half to talk about the weekend plans and half to assert his claim. Bu Mengting is mine; you all might as well give up. "So here''s the thingour dorm boss, Feng Jiabao, you know him, right?" "Of course, he even came to cheer for me at the last swimming competition." Bu Mengting had a lasting impression of Feng Jiabao, who had even made a bet with one of the sisters from Bu Mengting''s dorm and lost. "Our boss feels that studying has been pretty dull lately. Balance between work and play is necessary, so, this weekend, our boss has decided to organize a cycling tour around Wu''an. Mengting, my little wife, gather all the girls from your dorm. Let''s all go together." "Cycling tour around Wu''an? You guys really come up with some wild ideas, but I actually haven''t ridden a bicycle in a long time. No, I don''t want to ride a bike. I''ll sit in your car like we used to." The past? Lin Tian thought back to the times in high school when he used to take Bu Mengting to and from school. "Fine, just don''t forget to mention it to your roommates." "I can tell them, but I can''t guarantee they will all come back." Bu Mengting knew one of her sisters had a disagreement with Feng Jiabao, but Lin Tian didn''t mind. "Just spread the word. If they want to come, great; if not, no pressure. The important thing is everyone enjoys themselves." Lin Tian was somewhat aware of the situation and didn''t press the matter. "Alright, I got it. You''re done, right? Leave as soon as you''re finished talking." "Leave? Come on, the teacher already entered the classroom. If I leave now, wouldn''t that be disrespectful?" Lin Tian pointed at the lectern, where indeed a bespectacled teacher had already started the lecture. With no choice, Bu Mengting solemnly warned Lin Tian. "Be good during class, no funny business." Unfortunately, Bu Mengting''s words were to no effect, as Lin Tian was far from well-behaved. He troubled Bu Mengting so much during the lesson, she practically heard none of what the teacher said. After settling things with Bu Mengting, Lin Tian went to report back to Feng Jiabao. "Boss, I''ve taken care of things with my wife. Did you sort out the bicycles?" "Sorting out the bicycles is easy. The problem now is that the dorm''s spirit is scattered." Feng Jiabao looked annoyed, and Lin Tian thought something serious had happened. "What''s the situation?" "That guy Guo Rong says he won''t go no matter what, and Lin Tao told me he''s not coming either." With only four people in the dorm, Guo Rong not going, and Lin Tao also not going, it was no wonder Feng Jiabao was talking about a lack of unity. "My wife also said that not everyone from her dorm might be able to come." "We''ll take whoever we can get. Her dorm is full of beauties, but that can be a good or a bad thingsome beauties are better off not coming." It seemed Feng Jiabao also remembered the last incident, so Lin Tian didn''t comment further. "Well, let''s just go with whoever can make it." After finalizing plans with Feng Jiabao, Lin Tian went to seek out Shen Mengyi to see if she would join them. After calling Shen Mengyi, he found out she was in the library. Ever since she resigned as the president of the Broadcasting Club, Shen Mengyi went through a period of demotivation, but now she seemed to follow a routine similar to Guo Rong''sclasses, after-class reading, and returning to the dorm. Her life had become extremely regular. When Lin Tian rushed to the library, he was reminded of the peaceful reading atmosphere it offered. Of course, some were not so studious, holding a book while admiring the beauties instead. Lin Tian had done this before and was, in fact, on his way to do it again. When he found Shen Mengyi, she was engrossed in reading "How the Steel Was Tempered." Lin Tian had read the book when he was younger, but honestly, he didn''t get into it. It started from Pavel''s childhood and was as bland as an account book. Lin Tian didn''t last more than a few days before he ditched it for "Outlaws of the Marsh" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire Upon comparison, Lin Tian found that the four great Chinese classics were much more enjoyable, especially "Outlaws of the Marsh," which was exciting from the very beginning and drew the reader in. Shen Mengyi was wearing a white knit sweater today, very loose, yet it still managed to accentuate her exquisite figure. Paired with it, a pair of blue jeanssimple but not plain. The legs of the jeans were tight, long, and straight. Lin Tian randomly pulled a book from the shelf and plonked himself down opposite Shen Mengyi. Mengyi was completely engrossed in her book. Lin Tian intended to call out to her, but remembering they were in the library, he thought better of it and decided to follow the rules. Without making any noise, he casually flipped open his book and propped up his hands, staring appreciatively at Shen Mengyi. Mengyi''s bangs were in the trendy straight-across style, entirely obscuring her forehead and making her large eyes especially striking. Her face was the epitome of the classic melon seed shape, and Lin Tian continued to glance over, catching sight of Mengyi''s fair neck. At that moment, as if sensing his gaze, Mengyi lifted her head and saw Lin Tian. She looked like she was about to speak, then remembering they were in the library, she quickly covered her mouth with her hand. Then she smiled at Lin Tian, grabbed a piece of paper, and after scribbling a few words, handed it to him. Another note. Taking it from her, Lin Tian observed that Shen Mengyi''s handwriting was delicate and neat, fitting the standard for a girl''s. "Did you come especially to find me?" "Yeah. I specifically came to see the beautiful Shen." The two of them started to communicate using notes. Lin Tian wrote about the cycling activity this weekend, but Shen Mengyi thought it over and didn''t agree. Clearly, the last outdoor event had left a bad memory for Mengyi, and it seemed she hadn''t quite come out from its shadow yet. Lin Tian didn''t press the issue and after sitting with Mengyi for a while, left. In the evening, Bu Mengting took the initiative to call Lin Tian, and they arranged to meet up for a walk. "Mengting, have you talked to your dorm mates about the weekend plans?" "I did, but only Guo''er and I will be going back." S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Just the two of you?" Lin Tian thought it was a coincidence as only two people, including him, were available in his dorm. Two boys and two girls seemed just right. "What? You think that''s too few?" "No, there are also two of us in our dorm. Just me and our boss, Feng Jiabao. Who''s from your dorm?" "Guo''er." Guo''er, Lin Tian had a solid impression of her. She was a bit taller than Bu Mengting. But her figure and appearance were top-notch, the most distinctive thing about Guo''er was her tranquil demeanor. "Is she the quiet girl who''s often with you?" "Yeah, the one who was sitting next to me this morning, but then you came and scared her away." Mengting mentioned this in passing, her lips curling into a slight smirk as if she found it amusing. "What''s that about? What do you mean ''scared her away''? As a suave guy like me, there''s no way I would scare off girls." "How could you not? Let me tell you, in Guo''er''s mind, you''re a playboy, a wastrel scoundrel." Lin Tian was suddenly bewildered. He hadn''t had much interaction with Guo''er, so why did she have such an image of him? "Mengting, my dear, you better stay away from that girl in the future. She''s got issues with her character." "What are you talking about? Guo''er is kind-hearted and a really good person." "Really good? How many times have I met her? And she slanders me like this?" Lin Tian argued indignantly. He had met Guo''er just a few times and couldn''t understand why she would perceive him as a wastrel scoundrel. "Guo''er saw you flirting with Shen Mengyi last time. I think Guo''er''s right, you are a playboy, a wastrel scoundrel who can''t walk straight when he sees a beauty." "Mengting, my dear, I can''t control what others say, but if you keep talking nonsense, I''ll have to sort you out." "And how will you do that?" Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a dismissive glance, but he suddenly moved in close and lifted her into his arms. "Ah, what are you doing? Put me down!" "Nope, today I''m going to teach you a lesson." After struggling for a bit without success, Bu Mengting let Lin Tian carry her into the hotel. With the weekend approaching, Lin Tian and Feng Jiabao touched base. Guo Rong was indeed very resolute, refusing to join at all. As for Lin Tao, well, he gave up the entire forest for one big tree. "Lin Tian, how many people are coming from your girlfriend''s side? I''ve sorted out the cycling thing today." Feng Jiabao didn''t let the small number of participants discourage him from continuing with the event. "Two, just like us." "Two? Who''s the other person?" "Guo''er." "Great, that''s really good. I remember now, that''s the quiet beauty, right? Tsk tsk, it''s good that there are fewer people; it makes my target clear." Seeing Feng Jiabao so eager, it seemed he was preparing to pursue Guo''er. "That quiet beauty is quite a smart cookie," Lin Tian kindly reminded him, but Feng Jiabao dismissed the concern. "How would I know if I don''t try?" Chapter 324 The Blink of Life and Death Feng Jiabao looked utterly confident, and Lin Tian didn''t know what else to say. He thought to himself that Feng Jiabao was the real playboy and spoiled bad boy. "Oh, about the bicycle, make sure it has a rear seat. My wife wants to sit behind me." "That''s a great idea, I might as well get two, so Guo''er can sit behind me." Feng Jiabao, true to his name, was really clever. In a blink, the weekend arrived, and Lin Tian and Feng Jiabao each pushed a bicycle to the school''s back gate, which was the agreed-upon meeting spot. About fifteen minutes later, Bu Mengting and Zhang Guo''er came out hand in hand. "Why did you guys only get two bicycles?" Seeing only two bicycles, Bu Mengting was slightly dissatisfied. She could ride with Lin Tian, but what about Zhang Guo''er? "Mengting, my little wife, didn''t you want to ride with me? I thought since it''s just the four of us, we might as well save expenses and just get two bicycles." Feng Jiabao squinted at Zhang Guo''er, who was a type of beauty that grows on you. At first glance, she seemed slightly less appealing than Bu Mengting, but the more you looked, the prettier she got. "Save expenses? As far as I know, the bit of money for renting bicycles isn''t a big deal for you guys. I''m fine with it. What about Guo''er?" Zhang Guo''er''s brow furrowed noticeably. She had planned to cycle around Wu''an today, not just sit. Although Feng Jiabao was tall and strong, Zhang Guo''er had heard about Feng Jiabao''s notorious reputation, which was even worse than Lin Tian''s. "Guo''er, you ride with the boss, okay?" Lin Tian went all out to help Feng Jiabao this time. Feng Jiabao immediately put on a gentlemanly smile, walked up to Zhang Guo''er, and extended his hand in invitation. "Please, Miss Guo''er, get on." "No, I came here to cycle around Wu''an. How about this: I''ll ride with Mengting, and you two can ride together." Zhang Guo''er decisively snatched the bicycle from Feng Jiabao''s hands. Bu Mengting glared hard at Lin Tian and promptly got on Zhang Guo''er''s bicycle. "Boss, no questions asked, this time I''ve really helped you all the way. You should carry me, right?" "That''s not right, Lin Tian, you''ve already called me boss, you should carry me." "Hey, I''m saying boss, you can''t just abandon me halfway across the river. How about we do rock-paper-scissors?" This time Feng Jiabao''s greed got the better of him, wanting to get close to Zhang Guo''er, but his scheme didn''t succeed, and the two men had to ride on a single bicycle. "Rock-paper-scissors, then, rock-paper-scissors. I''m not afraid of you." Feng Jiabao was not intimidated, but if he had known Lin Tian could do divination, he definitely wouldn''t have agreed to play rock-paper-scissors with him. Lin Tian quietly twirled three coins in his palm and, after a round of divination, was filled with confidence. "Rock-paper-scissors!" Feng Jiabao threw rock, while Lin Tian threw paper and won immediately. "Best two out of three." Seeing that he had lost right away, Feng Jiabao was not convinced and immediately demanded a best-of-three matchup. But Lin Tian didn''t give him a chance and immediately sat down on the rear seat. "Quit your squabbling, our wives are already far ahead." Reluctantly, Feng Jiabao started pedaling. Though Feng Jiabao was tall and strong, which gave him some advantage, the combined weight of the two men was much more than that of Bu Mengting and Zhang Guo''er, who had left earlier. However, he didn''t take long to catch up. It was also possible that Zhang Guo''er was intentionally slowing down to wait. "Hey Guo''er, it''s just a bike ride. No need to be so serious about it. If you sit behind me and hold my waist, that could also be a sweet memory, right?" Feng Jiabao was indeed thick-skinned, while Zhang Guo''er kept a straight face. "Spoiled bad boy, I''m not going to give you guys any chances." "Haha, you two had bad intentions from the start, trying to take advantage of our Guo''er. You''re still too naive." Bu Mengting added fuel to the fire from behind. "Look, do you know how long it takes to tour around Wu''an? I''m just worried you girls might not have the stamina. This is a job for us men. Right, Lin Tian?" Feng Jiabao was right, the area of Wu''an City was not small. To tour around it once at the current pace could take more than a day. "Exactly, exactly." Lin Tian immediately chimed in, as he was hoping to relive the beautiful moments of high school, being able to carry Bu Mengting. "Don''t worry, the two of us can take turns riding." At this moment, Bu Mengting began to sing a different tune, which made Lin Tian''s teeth itch. Suddenly, Lin Tian felt uneasy. He had experience with his premonition ability and knew it was sending a warning. But what could be dangerous about cycling on the road? Lin Tian looked around and suddenly saw a large truck coming at breakneck speed ahead. This is bad! Although they were currently on the side of the road, Lin Tian had a premonition that the truck was coming straight for them. He jumped off the bicycle and kicked Bu Mengting and Zhang Guo''er''s bike, sending both girls, along with the bike, flying to the side of the road. "Lin Tian, have you gone mad?" Feng Jiabao was utterly baffled, yet Lin Tian didn''t speak and chased for a few steps, grabbed the bicycle, and with one forceful pull, Feng Jiabao and the bicycle flew to the roadside. Having done all this, the truck indeed came charging over; had Lin Tian hesitated, it was likely that all four of them would have been overturned by the truck. Just as Lin Tian was about to drive away, he suddenly felt something unusual behind him. The moment he turned his head, he felt a massive force hit his legs, and then his whole body was sent flying, making intimate contact with the truck. A car unexpectedly hit Lin Tian from behind into the truck. The truck then collided with the car and flipped over. The load of sand in the truck spilled all over, burying both the car and Lin Tian. From a distance, Zhang Wendong sat in a Rolls-Royce, silently watching everything, his lips slightly curled up into a sinister smile. "Lin Tian!" Bu Mengting was the first to get up. Just now, she was kicked to the roadside by Lin Tian but felt a force envelop her, leaving her unharmed. Knowing Lin Tian well, she immediately thought that he was protecting them. But as she got up from the ground, she saw Lin Tian being hit by the car into the truck. "Don''t be rash!" Feng Jiabao also got up from the ground, finally understanding that Lin Tian''s abnormal behavior was to save himself. "Both vehicles are unstable now, if you go there, it''s dangerous." At this moment, the entire truck had flipped onto its side, and the car was directly buried in sand; Lin Tian was probably also buried underneath. It was a person who would think that at this moment, Lin Tian''s chances of survival were slim. "Move aside!" Bu Mengting held back her tears, but she didn''t let them fall. She believed that Lin Tian wouldn''t die. Lin Tian was so formidable, how could he possibly die? She refused to believe Lin Tian was dead. "Lin Tian won''t die, move aside!" "Hit by two vehicles, now he is probably not even human-shaped, Bu Mengting, you need to stay calm," Feng Jiabao still didn''t move aside, instead he yelled at Guo''er. "Quick, hold Bu Mengting, it''s not safe here now, it might explode." Feng Jiabao wasn''t being alarmist; after the two vehicles collided, an explosion was indeed likely, and getting close was indeed dangerous. Guo''er quickly grabbed Bu Mengting, she didn''t speak and just held Bu Mengting tightly. "Let go of me! Lin Tian won''t die..." Bu Mengting struggled furiously. Seeing Bu Mengting tightly grabbed by Guo''er, Feng Jiabao quickly took out his phone to call the police and dial 120. "Is that girl named Bu Mengting?" From afar, at this point, Zhang Wendong sat in the back seat of the car, using binoculars to watch the events unfolding before him. His first plan against Lin Tian had failed, and this time he was more cautious, stopping his car a good distance away. The drivers of the truck and the small car had both been poisoned in advance by him, to prevent Lin Tian''s counterattack, Zhang Wendong had made thorough preparations. "Correct, she''s one of Lin Tian''s women." "One of them?" Zhang Wendong thought of his previous failure, his face twisted with ferocity. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire But just as he finished speaking, he suddenly widened his eyes, exclaiming: "This is impossible!" "Bang!" With a loud noise, the sand pile suddenly burst open, and a person jumped out, covered in blood. "It''s Lin Tian, it''s Lin Tian, I knew he''d be fine!" S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bu Mengting had been watching intently, the first to spot Lin Tian emerging. Feng Jiabao had just finished calling the police, and facing away, turned around to see a blood-covered figure. "Guo''er, let go of me, Lin Tian is fine." Bu Mengting broke free from Guo''er''s restraining grasp and threw herself towards Lin Tian, who at that moment had bloodshot eyes and was drenched in blood. He indeed nearly died just now, but he directly exchanged for three bottles of Healing Water from the system. His injuries were indeed severe, but the three bottles of Healing Water completely healed Lin Tian. At this moment, he had only seven Supernatural Points left, secretly glad that he hadn''t used up those ten Supernatural Points directly. "Lin Tian, are you alright?" Bu Mengting, disregarding the blood on Lin Tian, embraced him. "I''m fine, Mengting, wait here, I have something to take care of." Lin Tian''s gaze fixed on a car in the distance. As soon as he came out, he had already noticed that both the truck driver and the car driver were dead. But they didn''t die from the crash but from poisoning. Using divination, he pinpointed Zhang Wendong''s location. "Why do I feel like he''s looking over here?" At that moment, Zhang Wendong, holding the binoculars, began to tremble. Lin Tian, hit back and forth by two vehicles, was still alive; was he Superman? And through the binoculars, he saw that Lin Tian''s gaze seemed to be fixed on his car. Chapter 325 Zhang Family Panic ``` "Drive, get out of here." The moment the telescope touched Lin Tian''s eyes, Zhang Wendong finally confirmed that Lin Tian was looking at him. Seeing Lin Tian''s face dyed red with blood, even his eyes were red, Zhang Wendong felt as if he was being targeted by a demon. His body suddenly turned cold, and he shouted at the driver. The driver reacted quickly, starting the car the instant he heard Zhang Wendong''s voice. Unfortunately, no matter how fast he was, he wasn''t as fast as Lin Tian who had activated his ''Neural Response Speed'' superpower. The few dozen meters Lin Tian crossed in under four secondsno, less than four secondsbrought him right in front of Zhang Wendong. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Bang!" Lin Tian punched the car window, which emitted a loud noise, and then, to Zhang Wendong''s disbelief, cracked like a spiderweb. "Hiss!" Watching this scene unfold, Zhang Wendong sitting inside the car sucked in a breath of cold air. How much strength would it take to shatter a car window with one punch? You have to understand, his car wasn''t an ordinary sedan. It was a limited edition with safety features several times more robust than a regular car''s, and its glass was allegedly bulletproof. But now, it had been shattered by a single punch. Was this a dream? "Bang!" Another punch was thrown, and this time the car window could not bear the strain and shattered into pieces with a "crash." "Get out." Lin Tian looked coldly at Zhang Wendong in the car and called out. His hoarse voice, along with his blood-streaked face, appeared ferocious and terrifying. "Who sent you?" Lin Tian threw Zhang Wendong to the ground and interrogated him. "You, you, you..." Zhang Wendong was terrified out of his wits; he looked at Lin Tian and couldn''t utter a complete sentence. "Not talking, huh?" After such an event, Lin Tian had no patiencehis foot came crashing down on Zhang Wendong''s foot bone with a "crack," shattering it. "Ah..." The excruciating pain of the fractured foot bone made Zhang Wendong scream out. He held his foot, gasping for breath, and due to the severe pain, sweat poured down his forehead as if it were raining. Find exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire "I''m asking you again, who sent you?" Lin Tian spoke again, his voice colder than before, convincing Zhang Wendong that if he didn''t speak, the next moment he would become a corpse. And this was the first time Lin Tian had seen Zhang Wendong; he truly didn''t recognize him. Although he seemed somewhat familiar, he didn''t think much of it. "I am from the Zhang Family, you can''t kill me. Otherwise, the Zhang Family won''t let you go," Zhang Wendong said out of fear. "The Zhang Family? Again the Zhang Family." Hearing Zhang Wendong''s words, a cold light burst uncontrollably from Lin Tian''s eyes. Because of a guy named Zhang Wenbin, they kept causing trouble for him. Although it was he who killed Zhang Wenbin, all of this was brought upon by himself. Once or twice, does the Zhang Family really think he, Lin Tian, is so easy to bully? A glint of cold light flashed through his eyes, and Lin Tian decided to pay a visit to the Zhang Family. This time they had almost cost him his life; although he survived a significant disaster, who could say about the next time? "Crack! Crack! Crack!" Three crisp sounds followed, as Lin Tian broke both of Zhang Wendong''s hands and another foot. Very decisively, Zhang Wendong passed out. Looking at the driver inside, Lin Tian didn''t plan to deal with him. He still needed someone to go back and report, to gather all the members of the Zhang Family together, making it easier for him to take care of them all at once. "Go back and tell the people of the Zhang Family that I will soon be visiting their home. I hope they welcome my arrival." After speaking, Lin Tian turned and walked in the direction of Bu Mengting. "Mengting, it''s so good to see you''re alright." Seeing Lin Tian walk back, Bu Mengting couldn''t hold back her tears any longer. She rushed forward to embrace him, not caring that he was covered in blood, emanating a strong scent of blood. "Fool, why are you crying? I''m fine, aren''t I?" Lin Tian looked at Bu Mengting''s sad expression and comforted her by patting her back. "Your husband is Supermanhave you ever seen Superman die?" "Wuu..." Holding Lin Tian, Bu Mengting didn''t care about that. Only she knew how desperate she felt when she saw Lin Tian get hit by the car and then buried under sand and rocks. At that moment, she felt as if the sky was falling. "Lin Tian, are you alright?" Feng Jiabao also ran over and, seeing Lin Tian covered in blood, which was frightening, felt relieved that he wasn''t hurt. And Guo''er had also come to her senses by this time, but her face was still deathly pale; she clearly hadn''t recovered from the shock. "I''m fine." Lin Tian shook his head to Feng Jiabao and then frowned at the mess around him and said, "Boss, we should leave this place first." "Mm-hmm." Feng Jiabao nodded. Since everyone was okay, it was better to leave; he didn''t want to accompany the police to the station for a chat over tea. Still, looking at Lin Tian''s appearance, he was somewhat worried. "Are you really okay? Maybe you should visit the hospital." "No need, you and Guo''er go back to the school. I''ll head straight back to the rental place." Lin Tian shook his head again. After drinking three healing potions, his body had long recovered. Now, he just looked frightening on the surface. ``` ``` "Hmm, alright then, just be careful," Feng Jiabao said as he saw Lin Tian insisting on not going to the hospital and didn''t press the issue. He nodded his head and took out his phone to call for a ride. When his gaze shifted to Zhang Guo''er, who was pale-faced beside him, his heart swelled with glee, for his opportunity had come. Wasn''t the current situation a perfect chance for picking up girls? ... Back at the rented apartment, Liu Le''s first order of business was to prepare a bath, as his current appearance was as filthy as it could get. His clothes were riddled with holes, and his face was smeared with blood, making him resemble a refugee from a disaster movie. After readying the water, Bu Mengting, worried about Lin Tian''s injuries, took the initiative to offer him help with his bath. Of course, Lin Tian agreed. Stripping off his clothes, Lin Tian lay in the bathtub and began to enjoy Bu Mengting''s care. She watched the crisscrossing wounds on Lin Tian''s body, her movements gentle and extra cautious. But when she washed away the surface blood, she was shocked to find that Lin Tian''s wounds had already scabbed over. "How could they have healed so quickly?" Bu Mengting exclaimed in surprise, looking at the wounds that were already healing. "Hehe... Didn''t I tell you? Your husband here is Superman, and of course, Superman is amazing," Lin Tian said with a chuckle, then with a sly glint in his eyes, he gazed at Bu Mengting and teased, "My little wife, since the bath is ready and faced with such a delightful scene" "...shouldn''t we take a mandarin duck bath together?" "Not a chance." Relieved to see that Lin Tian''s wounds were almost healed, Bu Mengting let out a breath of relief and then rolled her eyes at the green light in Lin Tian''s eyes before turning to leave. Seeing her reaction, Lin Tian wouldn''t have it her way. He reached out to grasp Bu Mengting''s hand and, with a tug, she fell into his embrace and right into the bathtub. Facing this sudden attack, Bu Mengting let out a shrill scream, and then she felt Lin Tian nibbling on her earlobe, her cheeks flushing red in an instant. "Ah" Lin Tian clearly didn''t expect the reaction, and with a jolt of pain from his shoulder, he couldn''t help but cry out, grimacing in a way that was inexplicably comical. "I''m an injured man, you know. How could you bring yourself to bite me, my little wife?" "Hmph, serves you right for being sneaky. And you even remember that you''re an injured man," Bu Mengting said, giving Lin Tian a sideways glance. "..." "Wife." Seeing this, how could Bu Mengting not know what he was thinking? She couldn''t help but her cheeks colored with a blush, looking even more delicate and touching. But just as Lin Tian was about to pounce like a wolf, Bu Mengting stopped him. Bu Mengting embraced Lin Tian and said firmly, "Not this time, you''re injured." "..." Lin Tian. At that moment, Lin Tian felt like crying. He wanted to tell Bu Mengting honestly that he was already healed, with no discomfort at all, but when he met her tender gaze, he chose to remain silent. After changing into clothes and trousers, Lin Tian felt refreshed. However, when he thought of the Zhang family, his eyes immediately turned cold. Those bastards had not only caused him to be injured but had also wasted three Supernatural Points. How could he let it slide without getting retribution? ... Meanwhile, Zhang Wendong''s driver, following Lin Tian''s departure, immediately drove the now disabled Zhang Wendong back to the Zhang family''s home. Then he relayed the heavy news that Lin Tian wasn''t dead to them. At that moment, the atmosphere in the Zhang family villa felt oppressive. All the key members of the Zhang family had gathered in the villa''s lobby. Once they finally realized Lin Tian''s strength, they reported the situation here to the Li family in Capital City without delay. Furthermore, they dispatched all the Zhang family''s protective forces to their side, fearing Lin Tian might come knocking on their door. A man who couldn''t be killed by a car, how could they not be afraid? Especially after hearing the driver''s exaggerated tale of a single punch blowing up the front of a car, it left them in sheer panic. ``` Chapter 326 Battle of Bel Rith However, when they looked at the protection force inside the villa, they all felt reassured, even hoping that Lin Tian wouldn''t show up, because then he would surely have come in vain. The defense within the villa was formidable. In addition to the layers of bodyguards, there was Belis, the King of Fighters from the Golden Triangle, and three sharpshooter mercenaries. There was no need to mention Belis. In the underground fighting rings of the Golden Triangle, he was known as "The Meat Grinder." Not a single fighter who faced him survived; every one of them ended up with a cracked skull and shattered organs at his hands, which testified to his strength. As for those three mercenary sharpshooters, they were not nobodies. Hailing from the Blood Tiger Mercenary Corps in the foreign underworld, their unerring marksmanship was somewhat well-known within the mercenary world. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They might not be top tier, but they were more than capable of dealing with the average person with ease. Belis stood beside Zhang Licheng, his towering frame like a humanoid monster, exuding an aura of brutality that deterred anyone from approaching. The three snipers lurked in the corners of the villa, ready to fire a deadly shot without hesitation at the appearance of their target. On the other side, after a brief rest, Lin Tian left the house. Mengting had fallen asleepprobably due to the overwhelming events of the day that left her feeling tired. Upon leaving the house, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate and took a taxi straight to the Zhang Family villa. Getting out of the taxi, Lin Tian saw more than a dozen bodyguards standing guard outside and couldn''t help but reveal a hint of disdain in his smile. They thought these men could actually stop him? Were they underestimating him that much? Without pausing, Lin Tian walked straight towards the Zhang Family villa; he made his way overtly, not even activating his Invisibility superpower. Because what Lin Tian wanted was for these people to understand that he wasn''t someone they could provoke. If they did provoke him, he could come knocking on their door alone and make them pay. "Stop there; if you come any closer, we won''t be polite," a bodyguard from the Zhang Family villa shouted upon seeing Lin Tian approaching. Clenching their batons, they were ready to act, making it clear that if Lin Tian encroached any further, they would indeed strike. They had received orders that day to let no one step foot within this villa. Yet, Lin Tian didn''t take their words to heart and continued forward, undeterred. "Damn it, ****." The bodyguards could tell Lin Tian''s intentions were hostile as he approached, and, batons in hand, they rushed toward him. But as quickly as they came, they were dealt with just as fast. Having hardly made a charge, they were kicked away by Lin Tian. With his Neural Response Speed Ability and Ox Power Technique activated simultaneously, they didn''t even come close to touching a corner of Lin Tian''s clothing before being flung away. And how immense was the force of the Ox Power Technique? A single layer granted the strength of eighteen ordinary men, and Lin Tian had reached the second layerhis power was equivalent to that of thirty-six men combined. The bodyguards were knocked to the ground and immediately passed out. None of the guards outside the Zhang Family villa was a match for Lin Tian. He reached the entrance of the villa''s main hall without any delay. "Bang!" Lin Tian kicked at the doors before him, and they burst open instantly, revealing him to the Zhang family members'' eyes within. "Wow, there''s quite a crowd here. Have you all been waiting for me?" Lin Tian said with a hint of mock astonishment as he scanned the faces of almost everyone in the Zhang Family. "This is really too kind of you; I''m a little embarrassed now." All eyes in the hall were drawn to Lin Tian, and when they clearly recognized his face, they couldn''t hide their shockit was slightly odd. No matter how they looked, they couldn''t reconcile the clean-cut youth in front of them with the murderous demon described by the chauffeur. The contrast was too stark. The person before them was just a young man, a youth whose boyishness had not yet fully faded. Could he really be linked to murder? "So, you''re Lin Tian?" someone finally asked, looking uncertainly at Lin Tian. "Ha-ha... Are you trying to make me laugh? How many times have you gone after me? And now you''re asking if I''m Lin Tian?" Lin Tian found this question amusing and looked at the man with a mocking face. "So you''re that worthless Lin Tian." Having received confirmation from Lin Tian, a young man from the Zhang Family stepped forward and jeeringly spoke. "I heard you have two stunning girlfriends. How about letting the young master have a turn with them? I won''t let you lose out; I''ll give you a thousand or eight hundred bucks as compensation." Yes, upon seeing Lin Tian, the Zhang Family members had already discarded the chauffeur''s frightening accounts. How terrifying could such a young man be? Surely the stories were exaggerated. With his frail look, any one of them could easily take him down, so they became arrogant and condescending. The Zhang Family, as a major clan in Wu''an City, surely could handle such a youth with ease. "Oh? What did you just say?" Upon hearing the young man''s words, Lin Tian''s expression instantly turned cold, yet a smile still lurked at the edge of his lips. And those who knew Lin Tian understood that at this moment, he was enraged, extremely angry. He Qianqian and Bu Mengting were Lin Tian''s sore spot; anyone who dared to touch them would surely pay a price. And now, this young man had the audacity to publicly set his sights on them. Would Lin Tian let him off? The answer was definite; impossible. "Are you deaf or what, I just said..." "Smack!" The young man from the Zhang Family became even more arrogant and cursed loudly, but before he could finish, Lin Tian had already slapped him across the face, a crisp sound echoing in everyone''s ears. Then they saw the young man from the Zhang Family flying out, blood spewing from his mouth before he even hit the ground, and then he fainted with his eyes rolling back. "Out of your depth." Lin Tian didn''t even glance at the young man as he let out a cold snort and turned his gaze to the rest of the Zhang Family. "I didn''t come here today to just hang around. All the things you''ve repeatedly done against me, don''t you think you owe me an explanation?" Continue your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire Lin Tian''s sudden move stunned many people, but after hearing his words, one by one they became angry and started shouting. "Damn it, who the hell do you think you are to demand an explanation?" "Damn, do you even know who you''re talking to?" "You hit our guy, you''re lucky we haven''t killed you." "..." Lin Tian wasn''t irritated by the Zhang Family''s furious cursing; he simply curved the corners of his mouth upwards slightly and said, "It looks like you''re not planning to give me an explanation? Then I''ll just have to take it myself." "Hmph, presumptuous." Zhang Licheng couldn''t hold back his anger upon hearing this. As the head of the Zhang Family for so many years, this was the first time someone had dared to speak to him like that. He snorted coldly and turned to Bell Ries standing by his side. "Go teach this kid a good lesson, let him know some people are not to be trifled with." "Heh heh... about time." Bell Ries sneered, twisting his neck with a ''crack'' sound. He stepped towards Lin Tian and said in his imperfect Huaxia language, "Kid, I''m going to tear you apart." "Eh? Did I hear someone talking?" Lin Tian saw Bell Ries approaching, but looked around pretending to search and said, "Weird, there''s no one here." "Kid, are you blind? I''m right in front of you." Seeing this, Bell Ries glared at Lin Tian and yelled. "Holy shit, so you were the one talking." Seeing Bell Ries'' glaring eyes, Lin Tian then turned his attention to him, placing an ''I just realized'' expression on his face and said, "The Zhang Family is really something, even the beasts they raise can talk. And this beast is so ugly, not like a gorilla, not like a monkey." "Roar... I''m gonna kill you!" Hearing this, Bell Ries couldn''t fail to recognize that Lin Tian was insulting him by saying he was less than human and immediately charged at him, a straight punch aimed at his head. "Whoosh whoosh..." Before the punch could reach him, the sound of the punch came first. Bell Ries'' punch was filled with immense power and explosiveness; if it hit a person''s head, there was no doubt it would blow the skull apart. "Wow, impressive, the beast even knows how to fight." Faced with Bell Ries'' punch, Lin Tian wasn''t the least bit flustered. Although Bell Ries was very strong and quite fast, to Lin Tian, who had activated his ''Neural Response Speed Ability,'' it was as slow as a snail, and he could easily dodge it at any moment. With a swift dodge, Bell Ries'' punch missed its mark. "Tsk tsk... such a slow speed, didn''t you eat?" Lin Tian continued to tease without missing a beat. "Die!" Bell Ries swung at Lin Tian again. "Whoosh whoosh... whoosh whoosh..." But predictably, each of his punches missed. "Damn yellow worm, all you can do is dodge?" After every attack was evaded, Bell Ries stopped and glowered at Lin Tian. The term ''yellow worm'' was a nickname used by foreigners for people from the East with yellow skin, implying small stature. "Do you want me to fight you head-on?" Lin Tian asked, seeing Bell Ries pause, a cold smile emerging on his face. "Although it''s stupid, I''ve decided to give you a chance." "One punch," Lin Tian raised a finger and said, "with one punch I''ll blow you away." As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Tian struck without any warning or preparation, throwing a casual punch. Simultaneously, Bell Ries also threw a punch. His bloodshot, enormous fists shot out like a cannonball, forming a stark contrast to Lin Tian''s slender arm and fist. Zhang Licheng, seeing that all of Bell Ries'' attacks missed Lin Tian, had his wrinkles all twisted up in frustration. However, when he heard Lin Tian agree to face Bell Ries with a direct punch, a scornful smile appeared on his face. He thought to himself that kids are just kids, falling for such obvious bait. Facing Bell Ries with a punch? Wasn''t that simply a death wish? Chapter 327 Ten Billion Others, seeing Lin Tian and Bell Liss exchange fists, all revealed sneers on their faces. Had this boy gone mad, really thinking he was Superman? For his slight frame to exchange punches with Bell Liss, wasn''t this just asking for punishment? Just as their fists were about to make contact, everyone became excited, as if they saw Lin Tian''s arm being broken on the spot. However, facing the Zhang Family''s ridicule, Lin Tian looked at Bell Liss''s fist and his mouth curled into a cold smile. Ox Power Technique superpower activated instantly. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Boom!" The two fists collided with a thunderous sound followed by a "crack" and then a crisp, pleasant sound rang in everyone''s ears. "Ahh... FUCK! My hand, FUCK..." Then, to everyone''s disbelief, Bell Liss began screaming in agony, clutching his arm, where was his earlier arrogance now? Turning to look at his arm. "Hiss..." Members of the Zhang Family couldn''t help but gasp in shock, their faces filled with disbelief as they looked at Lin Tian with fear in their eyes. Was this guy a monster? With one punch he had broken Bell Liss''s entire arm, caving it in from the middle. Yes, it was caved in, not a joint fracture. You could tell just how powerful Lin Tian''s punch was, and as for Lin Tian''s own arm, this was just too much for them to accept. How could his slight body produce such terrifying power? Your journey continues on My Virtual Library Empire "Oopsie daisy... sorry, sorry, I accidentally didn''t control my strength," Lin Tian, seeing Bell Liss wailing, called out with an exaggerated expression. "Who could have thought you''d be so weak that you can''t even take one punch." "..." The Zhang Family members, hearing this, were at a loss for words, and their glares toward Lin Tian were filled with a desire to devour his flesh and blood. This bastard, enjoying the advantage and still playing coy, was truly asking for a beating. However, they soon sneered again, because besides Bell Liss, they still had sharpshooters. They had to admit Lin Tian was formidable, but no matter how strong, could he really be mightier than a gun? Thinking so, the Zhang Family members sneered even more when they looked at Lin Tian, mocking his current antics as no better than a performing clown. "Hmmph, just knowing some punches and kicks and you''re this arrogant? If I gave you a gun, would you think you''re ready to ascend to the heavens?" Zhang Yuanming, Zhang Licheng''s second uncle, coldly huffed as he watched Lin Tian. "Come on out, let''s not waste any more time," he said to the surroundings, and then three snipers appeared, rifles in hand, surrounding Lin Tian from three directions. Three little red dots appeared on Lin Tian''s head and chest. If he dared to make the slightest wrong move, then three bullets would immediately kill him. "You''ve really gone to a lot of trouble to deal with me, not only bringing in thugs but even snipers," Lin Tian, observing the laser sights on him, put away his joking demeanor and said. "Hmmph, scared now, are you? Too late..." "Yeah, weren''t you so arrogant just now? Keep it up, go on." "Damn it, I am just standing here; come hit me, just try it." "..." The Zhang Family members demonstrated the epitome of pettiness, shouting triumphantly as Lin Tian was targeted by the guns, completely forgetting the fear he had instilled in them moments before. "Hehe... what, you thought this would be enough to deal with me?" Listening to the Zhang Family members'' jeers, Lin Tian''s lips twisted into a playful smile. Then he took a step forward towards the Zhang Family. "No good, he''s going to strike, kill him now, fire!" Seeing Lin Tian take a step forward, the Zhang Family members jumped, hurriedly shouting to the three snipers. Although they verbally scorned Lin Tian, the power he had shown against Bell Liss had deeply penetrated their minds. None of them wanted to take a punch like that. "Bang! Bang! Bang!" The three snipers were very obedient; hearing the Zhang Family order them to fire, they pulled their triggers. Three loud blasts echoed in the villa''s hall, and everyone instinctively closed their eyes. However, unexpectedly, there were no screams of agony. When they opened their eyes and looked towards where Lin Tian had just been standing, there was no trace of him. There were only three thumb-sized bullet holes on the floor. "Where is he?" Members of the Zhang Family cried out in disbelief. "He''s over there." Suddenly, someone spotted Lin Tian, pointing towards the hall''s side and shouting, indeed Lin Tian was there. He ran forward, charging directly toward one of the snipers. "Shoot, kill him!" Watching Lin Tian rashly charge at the sniper, the Zhang Family members shouted loudly. "Bang! Bang! Bang!" Three more gunshots rang out, but the result was the same as before, not a single bullet hit Lin Tian. "Damn it, how is this possible." The Zhang Family members couldn''t accept this reality and began to curse loudly. If once is a coincidence, and twice is also a coincidence, what about the third time? "Bang! Bang! Bang!" Well, it still seemed to be a coincidence because this time they missed again, and Lin Tian was now closing in on one of the snipers. "F*ck, did we really hire sharpshooters?" the Zhang Family members cursed inwardly. Were these guys blind? With such lousy skills, they could still call themselves sharpshooters? They couldn''t hit the target from just over ten meters away, even with a scope. They must be kidding. The three sharpshooters didn''t know what the Zhang Family members were thinking, and even if they did, they wouldn''t say anything because they were also cursing internally. It was like seeing a ghost; they were usually accurate, so how come they couldn''t hit their target now? "Is this your skill with a gun?" Lin Tian arrived in front of one sniper, sneered coldly, then resolutely struck out with a punch aimed at the man''s throat. With a crisp "snap," the man fell to the ground, only able to draw breath in, not out. After taking out one sniper, Lin Tian didn''t pause. His ''Neural Response Speed'' superpower activated, with a reaction and movement speed three times faster than ordinary people, he swiftly dispatched the other two. This all happened in less than a minute, leaving the Zhang Family members wide-eyed with terror. Everyone fell silent, not daring to speak. "Your hospitality leaves much to be desired," Lin Tian said with a mocking smile, looking at the Zhang Family members again. "I wonder if you have considered my demands." Seeing the smile on Lin Tian''s face, Zhang Licheng''s expression soured. He couldn''t believe their mighty Zhang Family was being coerced by a young man and was powerless to fight back. Aside from his anger, he felt an even greater sadness. Looking at the younger generation of the Zhang Family behind him, each filled with fear and pale-faced, he couldn''t help but sigh. The Zhang Family had indeed grown too complacent. "You''ve killed so many of us, don''t you think that''s enough?" Zhang Licheng knew he had to come forward. He looked at Lin Tian with a serious expression, his aura of authority cultivated over many years spreading out. "Enough?" Lin Tian looked at Zhang Licheng, unaffected by his aura, but the smile on his face gradually turned cold. "All this time, hasn''t it been the Zhang Family causing me trouble? Being killed by me means they were too weak, and now you have the nerve to talk about a ''price''? Do you really think I came here to play?" "Believe it or not, I can make sure not one of you gets out of here." Upon saying this, a cold killing intent swept from Lin Tian, making the Zhang Family members feel as if they were stuck in an ice cave, their bodies uncontrollably trembling. Right then, they didn''t dare doubt that if Lin Tian was dissatisfied with their response, the Zhang Family might indeed be annihilated. "What do you want?" Feeling Lin Tian''s killing intent, Zhang Licheng started to show fear, gritted his teeth, but conceded. "Hmph, sly old fox," Lin Tian sneered internally at Zhang Licheng''s suggestion to name his price. Was he trying to haggle? But Lin Tian wouldn''t give him the chance. "What do you think would be adequate compensation?" Lin Tian asked teasingly, inscrutable. "We''ll give you ten million, and after this, we''ll consider the matter settled," Zhang Licheng said gravely. "So you think so little of me, huh? Do you really think ten million is enough to send me away? Isn''t that laughable?" Lin Tian curled his lips in disdain at Zhang Licheng''s offer. "..." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s response, Zhang Licheng couldn''t help but get angry. He almost popped his eyes out at Lin Tian. Damn, ten million is not enough for you? Do you think it''s Island Country currency? This is Huaxian currency, RMB! "Then how much do you want?" Zhang Licheng no longer wanted to guess. It was too passive; if Lin Tian wasn''t satisfied, he would have to keep raising the price, and this was irritating, as if he was begging to give Lin Tian money. "I don''t ask for much, just this amount," Lin Tian said with a smile, extending a finger. "One billion? Don''t you think your appetite is too big?" Zhang Licheng''s expression changed as he stared and spoke. "No, no, no... I''m not talking about one billion," Lin Tian chuckled, shaking his finger. "I''m talking about one hundred billion." "What? That''s impossible." Hearing Lin Tian''s demand for one hundred billion, Zhang Licheng stood up immediately, rejecting it outright. The Zhang Family members were also shocked; they couldn''t believe he would dare to ask for that much. Even if the Zhang Family was rich, they didn''t have one hundred billion. Through which eye did he see that they had so much money? "So there is nothing to discuss then?" Lin Tian, not caring about the looks on the Zhang Family members'' faces, smiled and said, "Since it''s like this, then I guess I''ll collect my price my way." With a smirk on his face, Lin Tian stepped slowly toward them. Frightened, the Zhang Family members began to back away hurriedly, looking at Lin Tian as if he was a demon, avoiding him at all costsgone was their previous boldness. "Wait, young friend, could you hear a few words from me?" Just then, an elderly voice suddenly rang out. Chapter 328 The Li Family is Furious Looking back, Lin Tian saw an old man with entirely white hair and beard standing at the entrance of the villa. His face was creased with wrinkles, resembling tree bark, and he walked as if he might enter a coffin at any moment. "Who are you?" Lin Tian asked with interest, looking at the man who had suddenly appeared. Although he did not know who the other party was, his presence in the Zhang Family''s villa suggested that he was no ordinary person. "I am Zhang Yuanliang, the former Family Head of the Zhang Family," the old man said, looking at Lin Tian and straightening his hunched body slightly as he walked forward. "Oh? So what?" Knowing that the man was the former Family Head of the Zhang Family, the smile on Lin Tian''s lips grew thicker, laced with sarcasm as he spoke. "You''re not going to tell me to give you some face and let this matter slide, are you?" "Of course not," Zhang Yuanliang replied, maintaining his smile and not getting angry at Lin Tian''s words. "I just heard that Mr. Lin mentioned wanting a hundred billion as compensation?" "That''s right, that''s my plan," Lin Tian admitted. "Then I''m afraid Mr. Lin is bound to be disappointed," Zhang Yuanliang said, smiling at Lin Tian. "Heh Seems like you have already made your decision," Lin Tian said, raising an eyebrow and slightly leaning forward, ready to take action. "No, that''s not what I meant," Zhang Yuanliang quickly spoke, noticing Lin Tian''s readiness to fight and rushing his words, fearing that Lin Tian might actually strike. "What else do you want to say?" Lin Tian really disliked the old man, cursing silently. After all the beating around the bush, not a single useful word had been said. "What I mean is, we definitely can''t take out a hundred billion, but we can provide ten billion as compensation to Mr. Lin. I wonder how Mr. Lin feels about this?" Zhang Yuanliang explained earnestly. "Dad, how could you" "Shut up, do you want our house in even more chaos?" Zhang Licheng, hearing his father propose to give ten billion to Lin Tian as compensation, instantly became anxious trying to intervene. However, he was cut off by Zhang Yuanliang, who sternly rebuked him. "But, but" Seeing his father''s stern expression, Zhang Licheng dared not speak further, yet ten billion being given away was a significant loss, even for the wealthy Zhang Family. "There''s no ''but'' about it. I have already decided." Zhang Yuanliang did not look at his son again, turning his gaze to Lin Tian instead. "I wonder what Mr. Lin thinks? Ten billion is our limit." "Ten billion, huh?" Lin Tian pondered for a moment, then smiled. "It''s not out of the question. Although I don''t care much for such a trivial amount, the Zhang Family''s repeated attempts against me aren''t something that can merely be resolved with money, don''t you think?" "" Hearing Lin Tian refer to ten billion as a trivial amount choked everyone up; if that''s trivial, what counts as a large amount? And please don''t pity me, stop pelting me with your ''trivial'' money, and torturing me with it. However, upon hearing Lin Tian agree to accept the ten billion, they all breathed a sigh of relief. It was good as long as he accepted; with this, their lives were spared. Facing Lin Tian, they were truly frightened. "I understand now," Zhang Yuanliang nodded, then turned to the Zhang Family members behind him and ordered, "Kneel down and apologize to Mr. Lin." "What? Grandfather how could you" Hearing this command, the Zhang Family members erupted in turmoil, unable to accept such an order. They were Zhang Family members, after all; who would dare make them kneel in apology in Wu''an City? It was already unusual for them not to make others do so. Suddenly, their faces filled with humiliation, an experience they had never encountered before. "I said kneel down and apologize to Mr. Lin," Zhang Yuanliang''s voice grew louder, his gaze emitting an intimidating brilliance that made it difficult to meet his eyes. Everyone who saw him lowered their heads. "Splash" Finally, unable to bear the oppressive force any longer, they knelt in unison and apologized to Lin Tian. "Heh not bad, just make sure the money is transferred to me," Lin Tian said with a smile, looking at the Zhang Family members kneeling before him and preparing to leave. However, as he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and said, "Feel free to keep plotting against me. I quite enjoy such reprisals, but remember to have the money ready." With that, Lin Tian left the Zhang Family villa. Originally, Lin Tian had planned to simply kill all members of the Zhang Family, but with Zhang Yuanliang''s appearance, he decided to change his approach. Firstly, the Zhang Family was a major family in Wu''an City. To act against them so directly would have been too conspicuous and would have stirred up too much turmoil in Wu''an City, difficult to settle afterward. While he wasn''t afraid, he also didn''t want the hassle. Moreover, he had already perceived the fear the Zhang Family harbored towards him, so why not take the money when it was offered? After all, it was ten billion yuan. Thus, Lin Tian smoothly took the face-saving path offered by Zhang Yuanliang and settled the matter peacefully. As Lin Tian left, a sigh of relief finally emerged within the Zhang Family villa. God only knew how uncomfortable they were with that killer standing there. The people who had been kneeling on the ground got up, among them, someone saw that Lin Tian had left and immediately started shouting, "Damn it, when have we ever tolerated such humiliation? We must not let him get away with this." "Slap!" However, as soon as this person finished speaking, Zhang Yuanliang stepped forward and fiercely slapped him, saying, "Why weren''t you so imposing while the others were here? Now that they''ve left, you start yelling? That''s all the backbone you have." Glancing around at the people nearby, Zhang Yuanliang continued, "From today onward, no one from the Zhang Family should provoke Lin Tian. If you see him, avoid him if you can; if you can''t avoid him, stay respectful. There are some people we cannot afford to offend." He sighed and then added, "Call the Li Family in the Capital City, tell them the situation here truthfully, and then let''s not interfere anymore." After speaking, Zhang Yuanliang turned and walked out of the villa. Watching his retreating figure, everyone felt that the old family head seemed even more stooped. ... In a manor within Russia, Europe; Zhang Ya sat on the balcony, sipping from a glass of red wine. After being injured by Lin Tian, she had left Huaxia, first going to Europe, and then to Russia. As she frequently used her superpower, her strength had increased to an incredible extent; hence, if she faced Lin Tian again, she was confident she could take him down. The afternoon sun cast a light on Zhang Ya, revealing an undeniable noble and elegant demeanor. Her sensually exquisite body curves made one''s thoughts wander. Zhang Ya held the wine glass in front of her, her eyes deepening as she stared at the red liquid, her gaze directed towards Huaxia. Suddenly, the corners of Zhang Ya''s mouth curved into a cold smile: "Lin Tian, I''ll be back soon, and you belong only to me. As for those two bitches, I''ll make sure you all suffer." Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... Stay tuned for updates on My Virtual Library Empire After leaving the villa, Lin Tian went straight back to his rented apartment, only to find that Bu Mengting had already left to return to school, but He Qianqian had come over at some point. "Wifey, I missed you to death." Upon entering the apartment, Lin Tian didn''t make a sound; instead, he cautiously approached He Qianqian from behind and hugged her. "Ah Who is it?" He Qianqian was startled by the sudden embrace and screamed. Then, seeing it was Lin Tian, her face showed a reproachful expression as she rolled her eyes and said, "How did you get here?" "I missed you, so I came over." Lin Tian didn''t let go, instead he turned He Qianqian around to face him, hugged her from the front, buried his head in her hair, and greedily inhaled its fragrance, saying, "I knew you would come today, so I timed my arrival perfectly." "" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at his words, thinking, I don''t believe you. Having not seen him for several days, she indeed missed Lin Tian very much, and they just held each other, feeling each other''s warmth and heartbeat. However, it wasn''t long before He Qianqian''s face turned red because Lin Tian, the rascal, had his hands on her waist initially but then they began moving downward, and now had reached her buttocks. Feeling the warmth on her butt, He Qianqian''s face turned so red it could bleed; just as Lin Tian was about to go further, He Qianqian slapped away his hand and softly said, "Stop, it''s daytime." "Hmm? Wifey, are you saying it''s okay if I move up instead?" Lin Tian, his mouth buried in He Qianqian''s hair, teasingly bit her earlobe and laughed. "Yes." He Qianqian''s voice was faint, yet she nodded in agreement with Lin Tian. "Muah! Wifey, I love you to death." Lin Tian joyfully kissed He Qianqian on the face, then happily exclaimed, though he actually calmed down and stopped his wandering hands. He Qianqian, looking at Lin Tian''s excited demeanor, blushed and gave him a look, though she said nothing, thinking he really was a vexing man. Lin Tian, sitting with He Qianqian on the couch, said, "Wifey, have you ever thought about applying for a Master''s program and then teaching at a university?" "Why say that? I''m quite content right now." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian looked at him, puzzled. "Ah Wifey, how can you not understand my feelings?" Lin Tian put on a sad face and said, "I''m currently in university, but you''re still teaching high school. It''s so inconvenient for us to meet. If wifey applied for a Master''s and then taught at our university, wouldn''t we be able to see each other every day?" Hearing this reason from Lin Tian, He Qianqian couldn''t help but roll her eyes at him again, but her heart was moved. Lin Tian really had a point; if she pursued her Master''s degree and then taught at the university, they could indeed see each other every day. "Okay, I''ll apply for the Master''s." Seeing Lin Tian''s hopeful expression, He Qianqian nodded in agreement. "Yay, that''s great." Lin Tian cheerfully exclaimed again, like a child, and then said excitedly, "I''ll start making arrangements right away." ... Meanwhile, the Li Family in Capital City was furious to their core when they learned of Li Guan''s death, and without much inquiry, they sent Li Dong to Wu''an City. Chapter 329 Campus Interception Accompanying Li Dong were a group of experts, each with exceptionally strong abilities, all hired from abroad for a high price by the Li Family. This time, they were here to assist Li Dong in killing Lin Tian. As one of the oldest families in Capital City, how could the Li Family''s members be easily killed by others? Even in Capital City, there weren''t many who would dare to do so, right? Yet they received news that Li Guan had been killed. Their first reaction was that it must be a joke. Who in Huaxia would dare to kill a member of the Li Family? Even if Li Guan had committed an atrocious act, as long as it wasn''t the crime of treason, the country would overlook it in consideration of the Li Family''s face. Now someone was telling them that Li Guan had been killed, which seemed absurd to them. But after confirmation, when they verified that Li Guan really had been killed, they became angry. Dealing with someone who dared to kill one of their own, wasn''t this a slap in their face? If the word spread throughout Capital City, wouldn''t it imply that the Li Family was easy to bully? Therefore, upon confirming the news, the Li Family decided to obliterate the person who dared to provoke them with a thunderous approach. They didn''t even consider who was right or wrong in the incident. ... Lin Tian had no idea that the Li Family had learned about him killing Li Guan, and he was even less aware that the Li Family had already taken action, preparing to deal with him. After discussing with He Qianqian, Lin Tian spent some tender moments with her before leaving the rental apartment to return to school. However, on the way, he ran into Shen Mengyi and greeted her with a smile, "Hey, Mengyi, what are you doing here?" "It''s you, Lin Tian," Shen Mengyi said with a gentle smile upon seeing Lin Tian. "I have something to do and was preparing to go out." "Whoosh..." The two of them were standing by the roadside when suddenly a strong gust of wind blew, so fierce that it made it hard to keep their eyes open. But the wind was quite refreshing on this hot summer day. "Ah" Suddenly, Lin Tian heard Shen Mengyi''s scream next to his ear, and as he turned to look, he caught a glimpse of a piece of pink underwear. "Hiss!" Lin Tian felt his breathing become heavier, his eyes fixated on the patch of pink, feeling parched and tongue-tied. "Ah" Seeing Lin Tian looking at her, Shen Mengyi screamed again and quickly covered her skirt with her hands to hide her exposed skin. But despite this, Shen Mengyi''s face was still crimson red, feeling unbearably hot on her face. Yet seeing Lin Tian still looking in her direction, she couldn''t help but roll her eyes and said, "Still looking?" "Hehe... I didn''t see anything," Lin Tian said with an awkward smile as he met Shen Mengyi''s eyes, though inside he felt regret that he hadn''t seen it more clearly. "Task: Fulfill Shen Mengyi''s wish by helping Shen Mengting buy fruits. Reward for completing the task: two Supernatural Points. Must be completed within half an hour. No penalty for failing the task." Just then, a synthetic electronic voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind! Lin Tian''s face froze for a moment, but he quickly realized that Shen Mengyi had gone out to buy fruit. Shen Mengyi''s face looked a bit better upon hearing this, but the next sentence from Lin Tian made her wish she could kick him to death. Lin Tian continued to speak. "So Senior Shen likes pink, huh?" "Bastard, go to hell." Finally, Shen Mengyi couldn''t help but kick out at Lin Tian with a flushed face. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But he dodged quickly, and as her foot came forward, he moved aside and said with a cheeky grin, "Senior, very sexy. You didn''t do that on purpose to show me, did you?" "" Shen Mengyi''s face darkened, this bastard, taking advantage and still acting coy, as if she would intentionally show him. "Senior, I have something else to take care of, so I''ll be going now. See you later," Lin Tian waved his hand and then left. Since he had received a task, of course, he would act on it immediately, and Lin Tian wasn''t planning to tell Shen Mengyi right now that he was going to buy fruit for her. He thought to give her a surprise later. The task was a win-win for both the mission and flirting. "See you later?" Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian''s retreating figure, somewhat confused. They were going in different directions, how would they see each other later? Shaking her head, Shen Mengyi started walking outside. She indeed had come out to buy fruit today, since the fruit in the dormitory had run out. As a woman, especially a beautiful woman, how could she not eat fruit to take care of herself? But after being teased by Lin Tian just now, Shen Mengyi no longer felt like buying fruit! Annoyed, she gave one last glare at Lin Tian''s disappearing back, stomped her foot, and turned toward the dormitory. ... After receiving orders from his family, Li Dong immediately flew to Wu''an City on a private jet, accompanied by dozens of bodyguards, each one tall and formidable, exuding an air of authority as they walked down the street, making people avoid looking at them directly and giving way. "Pah! This is Wu''an City? It''s not even comparable to a single street in Capital City," Li Dong said with a swaggering gait and a face full of disdain. Then he arrived at the university where Lin Tian was. Standing at the school gate, Li Dong spoke with a face full of scorn. "So this is the university that Lin Tian goes to? Not much to look at. A nobody from a small place like this dares to lay a hand on someone from the Li Family? Simply courting death." Having said that, he was ready to enter the school to seek out Lin Tian and deal with him. "Stop, who are you people? You can''t just enter here," the security guard at the school gate said, stepping out to block them upon seeing Li Dong and his group attempting to enter the school. "Get lost, you dare obstruct me while I''m handling my business? Are you looking to die?" Li Dong saw the security guard step out to stop him, and his expression immediately turned cold as he spoke sharply. Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire "You..." the security guard, being cursed directly, turned a shade of purple then pale; although he was just a security guard, he had never been humiliated like this before, and so his temper flared as well. You dare to be so arrogant, I really won''t let you in now. "Please leave," the security guard said to Li Dong, his face expressionless. "Damn it, can''t you understand human speech?" Li Dong saw the security guard still daring to block him, and a trace of coldness appeared on his face. "A dog should have the awareness of being a dog, don''t just bite anyone you see or you might end up a dead dog." "I''m saying, please leave, or I''m going to call for someone," the security guard said, unfazed by Li Dong''s threats and still speaking in the same tone as before. "Shit, looks like you''re really asking for death," Li Dong was annoyed but also amused, never imagining a mere security guard would dare to be so arrogant toward him. He glanced at the men beside him and then nodded, signaling one of them to step forward and speak. "Take him down." "Yes, Young Master Li," a tattooed strongman from behind Li Dong stepped forward. This man was almost two meters tall with bulging muscles creating a strong visual impact, especially with various patterns tattooed all over him. "How do you want to die?" the tattooed strongman looked at the security guard with a sneer and asked. "Hmph, as expected, not a good person," the security guard, seeing that Li Dong was about to get physical after just a few words, wore an angry look. Even as he saw the tattooed strongman step out, his fear didn''t show on his face. "Don''t kill him; there are so many people here, and killing isn''t good," Li Dong said, noticing the crowd that had suddenly gathered around them, most of whom were students from the school, a playful smile appearing on the corner of his mouth. After speaking, however, his gaze didn''t stay on the security guard but rather leeringly glanced at the female students around him. "Hey, beauty, how about a date? How would you like to go to a hotel with me?" Li Dong called out to the girls around him. "Ah, ah..." Just then, the sound of the security guard''s scream came from behind. Without looking back, Li Dong knew things were bad for him because the faces of the students all showed fear. Glancing with the corner of his eye, he saw the security guard lying on the ground, beaten by the tattooed strongman. His arms and legs were limp; obviously, they had been broken. After a look, Li Dong lost interest and turned his attention back to the female student beside him. "How about it, want to spend the day with me?" he said as he put his arm around her waist. "Don''t, I don''t want to," the girl, faced with Li Dong''s advances, immediately turned pale with fear, her eyes brimming with tears. Seeing the security guard''s plight, she was too scared to push Li Dong''s hand away, regardless of how unwilling she felt inside. Many people around them had noticed the girl''s situation. Their looks towards Li Dong were fiery, especially the boys. Several were so worked up they were ready to rush forward and play the hero. But their companions held them back and pointed to the security guard on the ground, saying, "Do you want to die? Don''t play the hero; we''re not a match for them." "Sigh..." They calmed down at the discouragement of their friends. Seeing the security guard lying limp on the ground, their expressions involuntarily changed, and they sighed, daring not to proceed further. "Huh? What''s happening at the school entrance? Why are there so many people? It''s not a car accident, is it?" Lin Tian, carrying the fruits he had just bought, was planning to go directly to Shen Yiran''s dormitory to surprise her but grew curious upon seeing the crowd at the school''s entrance. "Haha... Come on, come with me. I won''t treat you badly," seeing the girl didn''t explicitly reject him, Li Dong laughed loudly, ready to leave with her in tow. However, as he was just about to take a step, Lin Tian''s voice rang out. "Buddy, isn''t what you''re doing a bit unscrupulous? She clearly doesn''t want to, yet you''re forcing her." "Motherfucker! Who the hell are you, meddling in my business? Do you not want to live?" Li Dong''s face instantly turned ugly, yelling as his good time was interrupted. However, when he turned to see that the person speaking to him was Lin Tian, his expression brightened. "Isn''t this perfect? I''ve been looking everywhere for you, and here you are coming right to me, Lin Tian, I''ve been looking for you! How timely that you show up on your own." "You''re looking for me?" Lin Tian, hearing this, was taken aback, took a good look at Li Dong''s features, and after confirming he didn''t know him, he then replied, "Do we know each other?" "Haha... We indeed don''t know each other, but you''ll get to know me very soon," Li Dong laughed aloud at Lin Tian. "My name is Li Dong. I am from the Li Family in Capital City. You know Li Guan, right? He died by your hand. I am here to seek revenge on you." Chapter 330 Utter Annihilation "You''re from the Li Family?" Upon hearing that, Lin Tian slightly curled the corners of his lips. "Why don''t you ask why Li Guan died by my hand?" "Hmph, I don''t care about the reason, the problem now is you killed him, and our Li Family is not to be disgraced by just anyone." Li Dong looked at Lin Tian with disdain. Did this fool actually think he could reason with me? Was he even qualified? "You should feel honored that our Li Family is taking matters into our own hands." Li Dong wore a playful look on his face. Then he waved to his men and commanded, "Take care of this guy, I still gotta go to a hotel room with this beauty later." "Yes, Young Master Li." Li Dong''s bodyguards nodded and then stepped out, surrounding Lin Tian. Dozens of towering, muscle-bound bodyguards encircled Lin Tian, causing the people around to change their expressions. They couldn''t believe that Lin Tian was facing such danger for just saying a few words. Some couldn''t help feeling relieved inside, grateful that they had not jumped out to meddle earlier. Looking at Lin Tian, their eyes filled with sympathy. This guy had a sense of justice, but, just for a sense of justice, getting beaten up was a losing deal no matter how one calculated it. "What a great honor," Lin Tian said coldly to the bodyguards surrounding him. "Others may fear your Li Family, but I, Lin Tian, do not. However, let me advise you, the moment you decide to deal with me, you should be ready to be annihilated by me." "Haha... I''m so scared, scared to death," Li Dong burst into laughter upon hearing Lin Tian''s threat. "Do you even qualify to say that? Just look at your current situation. With just one command from me, you could be crippled." Saying this, Li Dong nodded toward those bodyguards surrounding Lin Tian, then looked on with glee. "Kid, how do you want to die?" Following Li Dong''s order, the bodyguards were ready to make their move. One of them cracked his knuckles, his face bearing a ferocious smile. None of them took Lin Tian seriously, considering him just a student. How formidable could a student be? Could he possibly compare with those of us who roamed the Underworld often? Impossible. "You want to kill me?" Seeing that the other side was about to act without any hesitation, Lin Tian also decided not to waste any more words. Activating Ox Power Technique and Neural Response Speed Ability simultaneously, his body turned into a blur as he charged forward instead of retreating. "Bang!" Upon reaching the nearest bodyguard, before he could react, Lin Tian landed a punch in his abdomen. "Whoosh!" Next, another sweeping kick aimed at his lower body. The bodyguard immediately became unsteady and fell to the ground, then clutched his abdomen in severe pain, his eyes nearly popping out. The power of the second level of Ox Power Technique was not something just anyone could withstand. This all happened in an instant, and everyone else couldn''t react to what had just occurred. By the time they did, Lin Tian had already knocked down the third bodyguard encircling him. "Hiss..." Finally seeing clearly what was happening, everyone inhaled sharply, their eyes filled with awe as they looked at Lin Tian. How could this person be so formidable? Was this a movie scene? Li Dong also watched in disbelief as Lin Tian powerfully took down his bodyguards one by one, but his face was becoming uglier by the second. He stared intensely at Lin Tian and then yelled, "What are you guys doing? I spend so much money on you, and you can''t even handle a student?" "Damn it, everyone attack together, kill him!" The bodyguards, upon hearing this, also looked grim. They too hadn''t expected Lin Tian to be so formidable, quickly knocking down so many of them, which was embarrassing for them. The remaining bodyguards coordinated very well and attacked Lin Tian all at once from all directions. They targeted his upper and lower body comprehensively, leaving no angle uncovered, suddenly making it hard for Lin Tian to even catch his breath. All he could do was defend. But the more they fought, the more frightened and terrified they became inside. Because Lin Tian was too strong, stronger than they could have imagined, uncharacteristic of a student. No matter how they attacked, Lin Tian was able to effortlessly block them and even find gaps to counterattack, which made them feel like they were not dealing with a student, but a notorious character from the Underworld. "Damn it, how is he so strong? Is he really just a student?" Finally, one of the bodyguards couldn''t help but curse. "..." The other bodyguards also had bitter expressions, sharing the same sentiment. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What are you doing? Playing house? Use weapons, finish him quickly," Li Dong, seeing that his bodyguards were unable to subdue Lin Tian, commanded frantically. "Go to hell, it''s easy for you to talk when you''re not the one in pain." The bodyguards internally cursed upon hearing this, thinking how simple he made it sound. Why didn''t he show them how it''s done if he was so capable? However, reminded by Li Dong, they indeed took out their weapons; military tiger claws. At first, they felt it was unnecessary to take a student so seriously, especially when so many of them were attacking together. They wondered if using weapons would be too overbearing. But now, things were different. Lin Tian''s strength was beyond their imagination. They didn''t dare to claim they could overpower him without using weapons, and even with weapons, they weren''t completely sure. "Hmph, will that be of any use?" Lin Tian saw that all the bodyguards had put on military tiger claws. He snorted coldly and increased his speed slightly, then suddenly swung a punch out. "Boom!" His fist collided with that of a bodyguard wearing military tiger claws. A crisp "crack" echoed around them, followed by a loud "clang" as the military tiger claws in the bodyguard''s hand shattered and fell to the ground. "How is this possible?" The bodyguard exclaimed in shock. What the hell did I just see? The military tiger claws in my hand just got smashed by a single punch. "Holy shit, what a move." "Awesome, it hurts just watching." Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire "I''ve fallen for him, I want to bear his children." "..." The crowd surrounding them erupted into an uproar upon seeing Lin Tian shatter the military tiger claws with one punch, their faces filled with admiration. Li Dong was also shocked, looking at Lin Tian with eyes full of fear. Where is this guy human? If it weren''t for the seven or eight bodyguards around him, he might have already run away. "Attack, don''t give him a chance to breathe, we have more people, we can wear him down," one of the bodyguards called out, realizing after seeing Lin Tian''s recent punch that it was impossible to overcome him head-on; their only option was a war of attrition. The others exchanged glances, nodded, and then attacked Lin Tian with even faster speeds. "Do you really think I''m easy to bully?" Seeing the bodyguards trying to exhaust him, Lin Tian was truly infuriated. Ignoring the severe pain in his fists, he met each punch directly, exerting the greatest strength of the second level of the Ox Power Technique with every punch. "Boom! Boom! Boom! Crack! Crack! Crack!" The sounds of fists colliding and tiger claws shattering merged together, then came the incredible scene of seven or eight strong men surrounding a young man, yet being too cautious and afraid to strike. As the tiger claws shattered, the bodyguards'' hands were also subjected to tremendous force. Being unable to clench their fists for another attack, they lost their initial momentum, and several even shattered their fists along with the tiger claws. Consequently, their combat power dropped significantly by at least twenty-five percent, whereas Lin Tian''s strength seemed to grow as he fought, his momentum increasing with every punch, showing the bodyguards in full retreat. "Get lost!" Lin Tian shouted loudly, his body suddenly accelerating to a bodyguard''s front, his knee thrusting into his abdomen. Without even a glance, he continued to punch another bodyguard in the face. "Bang!" That bodyguard was sent flying, landing with a mouthful of fresh blood, and was unable to get up. "Thud! Thud!" Lin Tian continued his assault, finally putting all the bodyguards brought by Li Dong down to the ground. "Huff, huff..." Lin Tian stood not far from Li Dong, catching his breath. The long fight had greatly depleted him; had it not been for the stamina boost from the Ox Power Technique, he might have collapsed by now. Raising his eyes, Lin Tian looked towards Li Dong, his lips curling into a scathing smirk. "Is this the revenge you spoke of? It doesn''t seem very impressive." "You, just you wait, this isn''t over," Li Dong said, his face darkening as though dripping with water, pointing a warning finger at Lin Tian before turning to leave. But before he could turn around, Lin Tian had already arrived in front of him, grabbed his throat, and lifted him up, his face mocking. "Young Master Li, you seem unclear about the situation. Did I say you could go? And at this moment, you dare to threaten me? I really don''t know if you''re stupid or just overly confident." "Whatwhat do you want?" Li Dong gasped for air as Lin Tian grabbed his throat, his face turning red. "You''ve already killed Li Guan; if you dare do something to me, you''ll be at endless war with the Li Family." "Heh... Young Master Li, you surely don''t think I''m as foolish as you?" Hearing Li Dong bring up the Li Family, Lin Tian simply sneered. "I told you before, anyone who tries to deal with me better be prepared to be dealt with in return, and even if I let you go, would you stop troubling me?" "I" Li Dong wanted to say he wouldn''t trouble him anymore, but when he saw the look in Lin Tian''s eyes, he shut his mouth. Clearly, Lin Tian was just waiting for him to speak so he could mock him, so he settled for remaining silent. "Slap! Slap!" Lin Tian slapped Li Dong twice across the face, then threw him to the ground like a dead dog. "Get lost." Chapter 331 The Police Come Looking "Lin Tian, just you wait, I won''t let you off," Li Dong said, his cheeks swelling red after being slapped twice. His eyes were filled with resentment as he looked at Lin Tian. However, he knew he couldn''t do anything to Lin Tian at the moment, so he started to run away, but not without throwing some harsh words as he left. "Pff, the idiot got smacked and still dares to talk big, really never learns." "That''s because you don''t get it, huh? Did you see his face? That''s what they call ''swelling the face to fill out the fat''." "Haha... Brother, your insight, such insight." "..." Seeing Li Dong getting thrashed by Lin Tian, everyone around burst into laughter, mockingly pointing at him, completely forgetting their previous fears. Lin Tian didn''t care about Li Dong''s threats; there were plenty who had spoken harshly to him before. Who did he think he was? However, seeing his newly bought fruits all ruined brought a helpless smile to his face. Glancing at the nearby fruit stall, he had no choice but to buy them again. As Li Dong left, the crowd at the school gate dispersed, and the security was taken away by the medical team. For Lin Tian, this was just a small interlude; the mission was still the priority. After buying the fruits, Lin Tian went straight to Shen Mengyi''s dormitory. At that moment, Shen Mengyi was in her dorm room. She had planned to buy fruits earlier, but when she was about to pay, she realized she hadn''t brought her money and had to head back to the school, resigned. "Dying of thirst here, I wish I could have a watermelon," Shen Mengyi muttered to herself, wiping the sweat beads on her forehead and looking at the scorching sun outside, too thirsty to even think about going out. "Maybe I should ask Lin Tian to buy one for me?" she thought, but then shook her head. That guy was even lazier than her, asking him to buy a watermelon? Impossible. "Ah... How did I forget to bring the money?" she lamented, sitting on her bed. "Bang!" Suddenly, a loud noise came from the balcony of the dormitory. Shen Mengyi jumped up and hurried to see what had happened. "Wow, a watermelon?" Arriving at the balcony, Shen Mengyi was surprised and delighted to see a watermelon lying there. Could it be that whatever she thought of appeared? Looking around and seeing no one, Shen Mengyi excitedly said, "Could it be that heaven knew I wanted to eat watermelon and sent one over?" "Beauty, I''m not heaven, come quickly pull me up, or I''m going to fall and die," Lin Tian''s voice suddenly came from outside the balcony. "Ah, Lin Tian, what are you doing here?" Shen Mengyi, startled to see Lin Tian climbing on the edge of the balcony, quickly pulled him up. Looking at Lin Tian who had climbed up, Shen Mengyi asked confusedly, "You''re not here peeping on the girls'' dorm, are you?" "Yeah, Shen beauty how did you know? I came here to peek at you showering," hearing Shen Mengyi say this, Lin Tian winked at her, immediately causing her face to flush red as she bashfully glared at him. But as she looked at the watermelon on the ground, she thought aloud. "Hmm how did you know I wanted to eat watermelon now?" "Of course, didn''t you see who I am? Shen beauty and I are in perfect sync; whatever Shen beauty thinks, I know. Like when she''s hungry, when she sleeps, when she showers, and what she looks like in the shower cough cough" "Stop it, what are you talking about?" Hearing Lin Tian talk more and more absurdly, Shen Mengyi scoffed and blushed even deeper. "Hehe... that was a slip of the tongue, a slip of the tongue." Knowing he went too far, Lin Tian chuckled and then said, "Shen beauty, you won''t just make me stand at the doorway, right? I am here delivering watermelon for you." "Come in quickly." Speaking of the watermelon, Shen Mengyi felt her mouth water even more. She was already very thirsty, and seeing the watermelon only made her feel even thirstier. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Shen beauty, I''ll cut it for you." Once Lin Tian entered the dorm, he immediately found a fruit knife and cut off a piece of the watermelon, revealing its juicy flesh. "Wow, so red." Shen Mengyi was delighted to see the exposed flesh of the watermelon, and she immediately grabbed a spoon and eagerly began to eat, totally embodying a food lover''s enthusiasm. The watermelon Lin Tian bought was chilled; as Shen Mengyi bit into it, she felt cool relief from the hot summer day. "Beauty, what about mine?" Watching Shen Mengyi eat with great enjoyment, Lin Tian couldn''t help but want to join in. "Ah, sorry, I forgot about you." Hearing Lin Tian mention his share, Shen Mengyi suddenly realized she had been so engrossed in eating herself that she had forgotten about Lin Tian, blushing once more as she said, "I have another spoon; I''ll wash it for you." "Mm." Lin Tian nodded, but as Shen Mengyi went to get the spoon, he couldn''t wait any longer and grabbed the watermelon to eat, using the same spoon Shen Mengyi just used. "Lin Tian, you, you" When Shen Mengyi came back with the spoon and saw Lin Tian happily eating the watermelon with her spoon, a vein of frustration popped out as she exclaimed, "You''re using my spoon?" "Ah, no worries, no worries, Shen beauty I don''t mind sharing your saliva," Lin Tian replied nonchalantly. "..." Shen Mengyi. Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire You might not mind, but I do, Shen Mengyi screamed inside her heart. You just shared my saliva, isn''t that like an indirect kiss? Thinking this, her face turned even redder, but she could only scold Lin Tian playfully and then grabbed her spoon to join in eating the watermelon. "Mission completed, reward: two Supernatural Points." Amidst eating the watermelon, Lin Tian heard the ethereal voice of the Supernatural Ability System in his mind, his face lighting up when he heard about the reward of two Supernatural Points. Who would have thought that a simple task of buying a watermelon would yield two Supernatural Points? This was undoubtedly the easiest mission ever. ... Inside the Night Paradise Hotel, Li Dong sat angrily on the sofa, his face still burning hot, and he couldn''t help but want to curse. Damn it, he had underestimated Lin Tian''s strength. He thought that since Lin Tian was just a student and he had brought so many people with him, capturing Lin Tian would be easy. However, the outcome was extremely disappointing. Not only did he fail to deal with him, but he had also been beaten himself. This truly was a case of losing the wife and the army. "Lin Tian, you dare hit me, I won''t let you get away with this." A trace of venom flashed in his eyes as Li Dong took out his cell phone and dialed a number. School. After school in the afternoon, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting went to the cafeteria together. Holding Bu Mengting''s hand, Lin Tian smiled and said, "Little wife, what would you like to eat today? I''ll go buy it for you." "Hmm..." Upon hearing this, Bu Mengting started to think with a cute look in her eyes and said, "I want tofu fish, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and also..." After ordering a few dishes, Bu Mengting went to save seats, and Lin Tian was very quick; it only took him a minute or two to buy the food. Carrying the plates over to the table, Lin Tian said, "Little wife, here''s the food, let''s eat." "Hurry up, hurry up, I''m starving." Seeing the dishes in Lin Tian''s hands, Bu Mengting''s appetite surged, and she couldn''t wait to start eating. "Little wife, I want some tofu." Seated at the table, Lin Tian called out. "You have hands, can''t you serve yourself?" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes at him and continued eating her meal. "Hehe... Isn''t the dish closer to you?" Lin Tian, not giving up, continued. "No, serve yourself." Bu Mengting remained unmoved, thinking to herself how lazy this rascal could be and that she shouldn''t indulge him. "Really?" Lin Tian''s eyes turned lecherous as he asked. "Of course, really. Serve yourself." Bu Mengting didn''t even turn her head as she spoke. "Ah... what are you doing?" Suddenly, Bu Mengting felt a hand on her waist and immediately screamed, looking at Lin Tian. "What else? If my little wife won''t serve me tofu, I''ll just have to eat your tofu," Lin Tian said shamelessly. "..." Bu Mengting was both annoyed and amused inside C how could this rascal be so shameless? But as Lin Tian''s hand moved increasingly upwards, her face turned red, and her voice trembled a bit, "Stop, everyone is watching." "Then wife, serve me the tofu." Lin Tian grinned cheekily. "Alright, I''ll serve you, just take your hand away." Finally, Bu Mengting capitulated under Lin Tian''s lecherous power and put some tofu in his bowl. "Muah! Much better, good little wife." Successfully getting his way, Lin Tian gave Bu Mengting a kiss on the cheek and withdrew his hand. "Pervert." Watching Lin Tian''s satisfied look, Bu Mengting coquettishly rolled her eyes at him. "Move, move..." Just then, a noisy commotion suddenly erupted outside the cafeteria, followed by someone shouting. Soon, a group of people in police uniforms walked in, each carrying a gun and looking fierce. "Who here is Lin Tian? Come out quickly." One of the police officers stepped forward and shouted loudly. "I am. What do you want with me?" Seeing that these police officers were actually looking for him, Lin Tian frowned and stood up to speak. "Are you Lin Tian?" Seeing Lin Tian step forward, the police officer asked uncertainly. "Yes," Lin Tian nodded again. "Cuff him, take him away." Seeing Lin Tian confirm, the officer commanded his subordinates. Without further discussion, they moved to cuff Lin Tian. "Wait a minute, on what grounds are you cuffing me?" Seeing that they were about to handcuff him, Lin Tian''s expression turned cold. "Hmph, does your old man need a reason to cuff you? Cuff him, take him away." The leading police officer saw Lin Tian asking why and sneered as he ordered. "Yes!" Receiving the order again, the policeman next to him prepared to forcibly cuff Lin Tian, but he had underestimated Lin Tian''s strength. "Get lost." Lin Tian pushed forcefully, knocking him to the ground and said coldly, "Nice one, needing a reason, huh? Do you really think you''re above everyone else?" "Damn, is this an arrest?" The leading police officer cursed loudly upon seeing this, then the surrounding officers all pulled out their guns and pointed them at Lin Tian, as if challenging him to make a move. Seeing the officers draw their guns on him, Lin Tian''s expression grew even colder. He said icily, "I hate it most when people point guns at me." "Heh... What are you going to do about it? I''m pointing a gun at you right now," laughed the leading police officer, holding his handgun against Lin Tian''s head and continuously tapping it. It was as if he was deliberately challenging Lin Tian''s boundaries, wondering what Lin Tian would do about it. Chapter 332 Contribution of the Butt "Bang!" Lin Tianyi punched the police officer in the face and said coldly, "I told you I don''t like people pointing guns at me." "Fuck your mother, daring to lay a hand on me, shoot, fire your guns, kill this bastard," the leading police officer, having taken a punch from Lin Tianyi, immediately roared in anger. And his subordinates really did raise their guns to aim at Lin Tian, ready to shoot. But how could Lin Tian give them the chance? He activated his Neural Response Speed Ability and turned into a blur, snatching all their guns in an instant. "Click, click..." And then, right before their eyes, he twisted those guns into pretzels. "How, how is this possible?" The police officers, seeing Lin Tian twisting their guns into pretzels, were all dumbstruck, exclaiming with faces full of disbelief. The leading police officer was also terrified, looking at Lin Tian as if he were a monster, momentarily at a loss for what to do. He was just following orders from above to arrest someone named Lin Tian from the school. Thinking it was just a student, he didn''t take it seriously and came out with his men. But unexpectedly, the person turned out to be so fierce, even, even twisting guns into pretzels C damn, those were guns. However, it wasn''t just them who were shocked; the surrounding students watching were equally astonished to see Lin Tian, with the girls'' eyes sparkling with stars. "What a master, what a master." "Damn, badass." "So handsome, I want to have his monkeys." "..." The onlooking students exclaimed one after another. Lin Tian didn''t pay attention to them; after throwing the twisted guns on the ground, he took out his phone and called Zhong Guo, feeling that there was something odd about this situation. He hadn''t done anything, so why would the police come for him? "Hello? Who is this?" Upon connecting, Zhong Guo''s voice came from the other end. "It''s me, Lin Tian." Having gotten through, Lin Tian spoke up and then described the situation in front of him, asking what was going on. "Is there such a matter?" After listening to Lin Tian''s account, Zhong Guo pondered for a while and then said, "You go with them to the station for now; I''ll take care of the rest. You''ll be fine." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian''s brows furrowed uncontrollably, but since Zhong Guo said so, he still nodded in agreement and then followed the police officers away. In the police car, the officers looked at Lin Tian with fear in their eyes, not daring to get too close. A man capable of twisting handguns into pretzels was not one they dared to provoke. Even if there had been just one police car, they would not have wanted to share it with Lin Tian. This dude is a dangerous character C who knows if he might suddenly go crazy and start hurting people? Then what would they do? With full worries, they endured the journey, only hoping that the police car would reach the station quickly so they could leave this place of trouble. On the other side, after hanging up Lin Tian''s call, Zhong Guo smiled bitterly and said to Li Dong sitting across from him, "This is the limit of what I can do." "Don''t worry, it''s enough," Li Dong, seeing Zhong Guo''s expression and knowing that even if he asked for more, it wouldn''t be granted, didn''t care further. Knowing that Lin Tian had been caught, he got up and left. Zhong Guo watched Li Dong''s leaving figure, sighing heavily in his heart, his face anxious. Lin Tian arrived at the police station quickly by police car, but he didn''t go into the interrogation room. Instead, he was directly thrown into a cell, a high-security cell, to be with other criminals. The high-security cell housed various felons, either murderers or rapists, each one the dregs of society. Of course, Lin Tian didn''t know this. After entering the cell, he looked at the people inside and felt something was off. It wasn''t just his cell assignment that was wrong, the whole situation was, if he had committed a crime, he should''ve first been taken to an interrogation room, not directly to a cell. Puzzled, Lin Tian didn''t keep thinking about it, and simply sat on his bunk, waiting for what would happen next. Around eight o''clock, the patrolling officers all went to eat, and the noise in the cells increased as the previously lifeless prisoners became active. It was the same in the cell where Lin Tian was. There were about seven or eight prisoners living there, all wearing prison uniforms with shackles on their hands, none of them looking like easy targets. And these people had been paying attention to Lin Tian since he entered this cell, their gazes filled with desire as they looked at him. Yes, desire. The inmates in this cell were all long-term convicts, with the least of them serving twenty years, and several even serving life sentences, so they hadn''t touched a woman since they entered prison, for who knows how many years. Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire Now that Lin Tian suddenly appeared before them, they were all excited, a twenty-year-old lad with soft and tender skin C wasn''t that just like a young girl? So, they decided to properly "train" the lad tonight, and as soon as the guards left, they couldn''t hold back any longer. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Damn, the bald asshole is moving so fast, and here I was hoping to be the first, but he beat me to it." Seeing the bald hulk move towards Lin Tian first, one skinny convict cursed and then warned the others. "I''m going second. Anyone who dares to compete with me, don''t blame me for not being nice." "Alright, I''m third." "I''m fourth." "..." The rest were all eager to declare their place in line, afraid of being too slow. "Get lost..." Lin Tian, seeing the look in the bald hulk''s eyes, knew what he was planning. Although it was his first time in prison, he had seen enough novels and films. "Yo, the kid''s got spirit." The bald hulk, far from being angry at Lin Tian''s defiance, was actually excited. "I like you just like this, just offer up your ass willingly, or I''ll break your limbs." "I said get lost." Lin Tian''s face was filled with cold disdain as he stared at the bald hulk with loathing. ...... At this moment, a few guards eating outside were discussing Lin Tian, the newcomer who arrived today. "Mazi, it was you who brought in that kid today, right? He looks pretty young. What did he do?" "How would I know? The higher-ups didn''t say anything, just told me to throw him in cell three," the guard called Mazi shook his head. "Damn, really? He got thrown into cell three? The men in there are not easy to deal with. That kid''s future days are going to be tough," another guard said gleefully upon hearing that Lin Tian was in cell three. "Heh... isn''t that so? Knowing the nature of those beasts, they''re probably doing ''that thing'' now. I just feel sorry for that young lad, not knowing what he did to end up here." ...... "Baldy, can you do it or not? If not, I''m going first. Stop twiddling your thumbs C I can''t stand it any longer!" Inside the cell, the Monkey grew impatient watching the bald hulk ramble without laying a hand on Lin Tian. "Damn it, who says I can''t do it? Watch me tame him right now." Hearing Monkey''s mockery, the bald hulk cursed and then turned to Lin Tian. "Kid, you heard that? They can''t wait any longer, and neither can I. Hand over your ass." As he spoke, the bald hulk lunged at Lin Tian. "Courting death." Seeing the bald hulk pounce on him, a cold light appeared in Lin Tian''s eyes. If he didn''t react, they would surely think he was an easy target. "Bang!" In an instant, Lin Tian left his bed and bent his body to drive his knee harshly into the bald hulk''s abdomen, then kicked viciously at his groin. There was a crisp "snap" sound, and then the bald hulk''s face turned green. The sight made the other convicts'' hair stand on end, feeling a chilly draft at their groins C it was plainly painful to witness. But that wasn''t the end of it. Lin Tian was already in a bad mood, and this asshole dared to bother him C wasn''t this like offering himself as a venting bag? How could he disappoint such generous intent? "Ah..." Another wretched scream pierced the air, more dreadful than the slaughter of a pig, audible to everyone in the prison. Including the guards who were eating. "What the hell is going on, isn''t that the bald guy from cell three screaming?" Mazi heard the shriek and his face changed. He put down his chopsticks and hurried with the other guards towards cell three. Chapter 333 Unease in the Heart "Fuck, can''t you bald fucks give me some peace for once? I can''t even eat in peace." Before he even reached cell number three, Mazi was already cursing loudly. Yes, in his view, the reason the bald guys were causing a ruckus was that they all wanted to fuck Lin Tian over, but ended up fighting among themselves instead. However, when he arrived at the entrance to the cell and saw the scene inside, his expression turned to shock. "Shit, what the hell is this?" Mazi cursed loudly. Then he pulled out his baton, looking disgusted. The scene was too bizarre: he had thought the newcomer Lin Tian would be tormented horribly, but instead, Lin Tian was standing up fine, while a group of old-timers, the Monkeys, were crouched in the corner, their faces filled with terror, their bodies trembling violently. And that was not the strangest part: the bald guy was now lying on the ground convulsing, with bloodstains coming from his crotch, and C incredibly C with a mop handle, the size of a baby''s arm, stuck up his ass. Mazi couldn''t help but clench his ass; it looked so damn painful just to look at it. At that moment, a few other prison guards also arrived, and seeing the state of the bald guy, their feelings were as if they were typing words C after exchanging looks, they could see the fear in each other''s eyes. As prison guards, they all knew who the bald guy was: he had come to prison for murder, and not just one or two people, but a total of seventeen. But now, such a tough guy had been beaten like this, so how strong was the person who beat him? The guards all drew their batons and then opened the cell door to enter. They didn''t care whether the bald guy was dead or alive; their first move was to turn to Lin Tian and demand, "You! Explain, what the hell happened here?" Lin Tian looked at the several prison guards, his expression indifferent. "When can I get out?" he asked. "Fuck, are you deaf? I''m asking you what happened here? You think you can get out after coming in here? Have you lost your damned mind?" Seeing Lin Tian''s non-responsive answer, Mazi immediately became furious, waving his baton, ready to teach him a lesson. Lin Tian''s frown deepened, as he had been in the cell for several hours already. Zhong Guo said he would handle the situation, but it seemed that wasn''t the case, especially considering the attitude of these guards. It seemed Zhong Guo hadn''t dealt with it at all; he hadn''t even said a word. "I want to see Zhong Guo. Have him come to see me," Lin Tian said, ignoring Mazi''s baton-waving. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire "Motherfucker, I''ve never seen a prisoner as arrogant as you. The director isn''t someone you can just see because you want to. Since you won''t listen quietly, I''m going to teach you a lesson myself, so you understand this is a prison and you''re the prisoner here; you''ve got to listen to us," Mazi said, raising his baton and smashing it toward Lin Tian, with the other guards following suit. "Hmph." Lin Tian let out a cold snort, dodging to the side, causing Mazi to miss with his baton, and the attacks of the others to hit nothing but air. "Fuck! How dare you dodge! Hit him, just don''t kill him." Seeing Lin Tian dodge his attack, Mazi became furious. Everyone in the prison knew that the guards were the real bosses here, that no one should mess with them. Even if guards hit the inmates, they couldn''t dodge; they just had to take the beating, the same rule applied to anybody from the outside world no matter how tough they were. But now, a teenager dared to defy him C wasn''t this a slap in the face? Mazi decided to seriously teach Lin Tian a lesson. "Get lost!" But they had underestimated Lin Tian, or perhaps it should be said that Lin Tian wasn''t comparable to those prisoners; seeing these guards coming at him without reason, Lin Tian lost his temper too. Even a clay Buddha has some anger, let alone a person? Lin Tian never thought of himself as someone with a good temper. What''s so special about guards? Piss me off, and I''ll punch you just the same. "Bang!" Facing the oncoming guards, Lin Tian didn''t retreat but advanced instead. The Ox Power Technique and superpower activated, he launched a punch directly at the baton Mazi swung, "Crack!" The baton, as thick as a steel pipe, was snapped in two. Seeing this, Mazi''s face was filled with shock. How much strength did that require? "Boom!" But before he could react, Lin Tian landed another punch on his face, sending him flying. "Clang clang clang..." The prison''s iron bunk beds were overturned several times before they finally came to a stop. "Hiss..." The Monkeys, crouched in the corner, inhaled sharply at the sight of Lin Tian''s ferocity, and felt relieved thinking back on their previous intentions to mess with him. Good thing they didn''t go through with it, otherwise they wouldn''t even know how they died. "Shit! He dares to assault an officer! Let''s team up and kill him." The other guards, seeing Mazi flipped over by Lin Tian''s attack, glared fiercely. This motherfucker thought he could turn the world upside down? We''re the police, he''s just a prisoner. "Come on, I''m just in a bad mood; you all are perfect for venting," Lin Tian said, looking at them disdainfully, as he charged again, delivering punches and kicks to the guards, leaving them powerless to retaliate. After a while, all the guards were lying on the ground, their faces swollen. "Kid, you... just you wait, we won''t let you off," the guards glowered at Lin Tian, their teeth clenched. This was utterly humiliating, to be beaten by a prisoner like this; they supported each other as they left the cell, ready to call for reinforcements. ... In the rental room, He Qianqian and Bu Mengting were both inside. Earlier today, they had seen Lin Tian being taken away by the police. Bu Mengting contacted He Qianqian immediately to discuss what to do next. Initially, they comforted each other, saying everything would be fine and that perhaps the police had simply called Lin Tian in for questioning and he would be back soon. But now, several hours had passed without any news from Lin Tian, and they were both becoming worried. "Qianqian, Lin Tian won''t be in any trouble, will he?" Bu Mengting asked with a hint of redness in her eyes as she looked at He Qianqian. "No, he won''t. You''re aware of Lin Tian''s strength, aren''t you? He will definitely be fine," He Qianqian reassured Bu Mengting as she embraced her, though her own eyes were filled with concern, and she didn''t even know if what she was saying was true or false. "Knock, knock, knock" Just then, someone knocked on the door. Bu Mengting''s face brightened up suddenly. "It must be Lin Tian. I knew he would be fine," she exclaimed. She hurried to the door, taking two steps at a time, and upon opening it, she called out, "Lin Tian, you''re back" "Who are you?" As soon as Bu Mengting opened the door, she realized the person was not Lin Tian and frowned as she asked. "So you''re Lin Tian''s woman, huh?" Li Dong''s eyes lit up as he saw Bu Mengting open the door, a lecherous smile on his face. "I didn''t expect this kid to be so lucky, to have such a beautiful woman." "Who is it, Mengting?" Hearing that the visitor wasn''t Lin Tian, He Qianqian also came out to ask. "There''s another one?" Li Dong''s eyes brightened again upon hearing He Qianqian''s voice. "Sorry, Lin Tian isn''t here. What do you want?" Bu Mengting frowned as she looked at Li Dong, feeling very uncomfortable with the way he was looking at her. If he hadn''t mentioned Lin Tian''s name, she might have already shut the door. "Hehe I know very well that Lin Tian isn''t here. That''s exactly why I came," said Li Dong with a sleazy grin, stepping forward to enter. "I''m sorry, but we don''t welcome you here. Please leave," Bu Mengting said as she saw Li Dong try to barge in, hastily trying to close the door. But how could Li Dong let her close it? He pushed against the door and then shoved it forcefully, sending Bu Mengting stumbling back as he laughed and walked in. Once inside, Li Dong saw He Qianqian and his eyes uncontrollably revealed a look of amazement. He had not expected this woman to be even more enchanting than Bu Mengting. Bu Mengting was still a student, and a student''s beauty often lay in their innocence. He Qianqian, however, was different. She had already entered society and her clothing, demeanor, and temperament were more comprehensively displayed. This was the allure of a mature woman. If you ask what type of beauty men prefer most, it would be a mature woman like her. "Good, good... I didn''t expect this bastard Lin Tian to have such luck with women, but today you both belong to me. Let this young master enjoy you," Li Dong said, rushing toward Bu Mengting and He Qianqian after repeating the word ''good'' twice. Seeing Li Dong''s boldness, both women were startled and dodged to the side. Bu Mengting glared at Li Dong with a mix of shame and anger. "If you know Lin Tian, you must know how formidable he is. If you dare do anything to us, he won''t let you off," she warned. "Haha I''m well aware of how formidable Lin Tian is," Li Dong said, his expression darkening at the mention of Lin Tian. He looked at Bu Mengting and He Qianqian and added, "But right now, he''s in no position to protect himself. For all we know, he might already be dead. Do you think I would be afraid of a dead man?" "You''re talking nonsense," Bu Mengting and He Qianqian retorted in unison, their faces turning pale at Li Dong''s claim that Lin Tian was already dead, but they refused to acknowledge it. "Haha... Is that so? You''re just deceiving yourselves. Today you both are mine. Just submit to me and perhaps I''ll be a bit gentler later on." ... Sitting on the bed, Lin Tian suddenly felt restless, with an ominous premonition. He looked toward the direction outside the prison, feeling uneasy. "What''s happening?" Lin Tian asked himself. He trusted his instincts; ever since he had learned the Divination Technique, his judgment of dangerous situations had been almost accurate. He knew something was about to happen. "Could it be" Suddenly, Lin Tian thought of He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. His face changed color, certain that they must be in trouble for him to feel this unsettled. Without hesitation, Lin Tian rushed to the cell door and in front of the stunned inmates, unleashed his Ox Power superpower, bending the iron bars and stepping out. "Bloody hell, this guy''s cheating!" exclaimed Monkey, shocked and disbelieving at the scene before him, and so were the other inmates. "Listen up, guys, beat this bastard senseless later. Damn it, he dared to lay a hand on me. Seems he doesn''t want to live," Mazi said as he arrived with more prison guards at this moment. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 334 Li Familys Three Tigers "Fuck, this kid is trying to break out, catch him!" Arriving at cell number three, Mazi led a group of prison guards and just happened to see Lin Tian walking out of the cell and immediately shouted. Seeing the bent bars, each one of them was horrified. Is this guy Superman? "Kid, do you know how serious a crime breaking out of prison is? Just surrender quietly," another prison guard called out to Lin Tian. As Lin Tian came out and saw a dozen prison guards rushing over, he furrowed his brows tightly. However, the anxiety in his heart grew even more intense, and he stopped thinking about that. With Ox Power Technique and Neural Response Speed Ability activated simultaneously, Lin Tian crossed his arms to protect his head and then charged forward like a crazed bull. "Motherfucker, so stubborn, let''s stop him together." The prison guards, seeing Lin Tian charging towards them, started to curse, taking batons in their hands, ready to fight. "Bang!" Lin Tian was fast, rushing to the front of these guards in an instant, his body knocking a nearby guard flying. "Pfft!" As Lin Tian was unable to control his force, the guard he knocked away spat out a mouthful of blood and passed out as soon as he hit the ground. "Hiss..." Seeing the miserable state of this guard, the other prison guards drew a sharp breath. Is this guy really Superman? "Bang bang bang..." Lin Tian bulldozed his way through, sending guards flying, then left the prison behind, leaving the astonished guards staring blankly in confusion, only sounding the alarm and beginning the chase after Lin Tian had disappeared. After breaking out of prison, Lin Tian headed to a deserted open area, then activated his Flying Ability and flew towards his rental room. "Get lost, don''t you come any closer, or we''ll scream for help." Inside the rental, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian were cornered by Li Dong; the place was in disarray, with things scattered all over the floorobjects that Bu Mengting and He Qianqian had thrown in an attempt to drive Li Dong away. Stay updated via My Virtual Library Empire But how could that succeed? After throwing everything they could, they were forced into the corner. "Haha... Scream all you want, nobody will come even if you throat tears apart," Li Dong arrogantly said. "The area is surrounded by my men, who dares to come in?" At his words, both Bu Mengting and He Qianqian turned pale, exchanging despairing glances, yet also displaying a determined expression. Even if it meant death, they couldn''t let this guy have his way with them. If Lin Tian was indeed gone, then they would join him. A window was beside them, and almost simultaneously, they both jumped out of it. "Crash!" The two women jumped out the window, their faces devoid of fear, tears streaming down, thinking, Lin Tian, we are coming to join you. "Damn it, they won''t even let me enjoy myself before dying," cursed Li Dong when he reached the window and saw the two women jump down, fuming with rage. "Whoo..." But as he was about to leave, a gust of wind blew in, and then he saw Lin Tian appear before his eyes, holding Bu Mengting and He Qianqian on either side. "Lin Tian!" Li Dong stared in disbelief at the suddenly appearing Lin Tian, his face filled with horror as if he had seen a ghost. "How are you here?" "Why can''t I be here?" Lin Tian flew in, setting Bu Mengting and He Qianqian down on the ground, and said with a face full of anger. Just now, had he not arrived in time, he didn''t dare to think what could have happened to Bu Mengting and He Qianqianall caused by this very Li Dong. "What, what do you want to do?" Li Dong saw Lin Tian step towards him and immediately backed away in fear. "I want you dead," said Lin Tian, his face filled with wrath and teeth clenched in fury. After speaking, his body turned into a blur and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of Li Dong, his hand clasping his throat and lifting him up. His grip tightened continually, causing Li Dong''s breath to catch, his face turning red with suffocation. "You, you can''t kill me," Li Dong struggled to say, his eyes wide with terror. "I am a direct descendant of the Li Family, if, if you kill me, they won''t let you off." "The Li Family, are they strong?" Lin Tian looked down at Li Dong disdainfully and suddenly tightened his grip, snapping Li Dong''s neck with a "crack." Without even glancing at him again, he threw Li Dong''s body on the ground. Lin Tian then stepped out, dealt with his subordinates, and came back in. He found two burlap bags in the room, disposed of the bodies outside, and then took Bu Mengting and He Qianqian to a hotel room. Since the rental was a mess and the two women had been so greatly startled, Lin Tian decided not to go back immediately, letting them have a proper rest. Lying on the bed with Lin Tian in the middle, his arms held Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. Seeing that both women were safe and sound, he felt relieved. "Lin Tian, I thought I''d never see you again," Bu Mengting said tearfully while lying in Lin Tian''s arms. She was truly terrified today, feeling as if the whole world had collapsed when she learned that Lin Tian might be dead, which led her to think about suicide by jumping off the building. On the other side, He Qianqian''s eyes were also red and swollen, obviously sharing the same thoughts. "Silly girls, aren''t I fine right here?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian hugged their hands tighter, wanting to make them feel his presence. He then kissed each of them on the forehead and said. "How could you be so foolish as to jump from a building? If I hadn''t sensed it in time, do you know what would have happened? If I''d lost you, do you know I would''ve gone mad? Don''t ever be so foolish again. You need to believe in me, I will definitely live well and protect you both." "Yes!" Bu Mengting and He Qianqian nodded vigorously upon hearing this, their hearts racing with the realization that had Lin Tian not arrived in time today, they might well have been dead by now. Feeling the warmth of Lin Tian, they both relaxed, and soon a wave of sleepiness overcame them, leading them to fall asleep quickly. The events of the day had been too much, and they were exhausted. Their minds had been tense the whole time, and now that they were finally able to relax, they couldn''t stay awake any longer. Lin Tian felt their breathing stabilize into a peaceful rhythm before he carefully got out of bed. He moved to the balcony, looking out at the night sky, then took out his phone and dialed Zhong Guo''s number. "Hello..." The call connected quickly, and Zhong Guo''s voice came through. "Zhong Guo, you''ve really screwed me over this time." Lin Tian''s voice came cold over the phone, even his address for Zhong Guo becoming general. "Lin Tian, is that you?" Zhong Guo sounded very surprised on the other end of the line. "You''re out?" Then his tone turned somewhat ashamed, tinged with bitterness. "That''s right, with your abilities, escaping wouldn''t be impossible." "Don''t you think you owe me an explanation?" Lin Tian said, softening his voice slightly but still maintaining its icy tone after hearing the remorse in Zhong Guo''s voice. "It was Li Dong." Zhong Guo spoke with bitterness. "He''s a direct descendent of the Li Family. He ordered me to deal with you, or he would target me, even threatening my family, so..." Zhong Guo didn''t finish his sentence, but the implication was clearhadn''t Lin Tian already been imprisoned? "Young Master Lin, now that you''re out, you should leave Wu''an City quickly. Li Dong won''t let you off," Zhong Guo said, advising Lin Tian. "No need, he''s already dead," Lin Tian replied coldly over the phone. "What? Li Dong is dead?" Zhong Guo exclaimed in shock. "Did you kill him?" "Who else?" Lin Tian retorted. "Young Master Lin, you''re too impulsive. The Li Family is an ancient family from the Capital City, not someone we can afford to mess with. Now that you''ve killed Li Dong, they won''t let you off," Zhong Guo''s voice grew strained. "You better leave quickly. I''ll open up all the routes out of Wu''an City. As long as you get away from the Li Family, they can''t do anything to you." "No need," Lin Tian said coldly into the phone. Did he need to fear the Li Family? If they dared to come, they wouldn''t be allowed to leave. "Young Master Lin..." Zhong Guo tried to persuade him, but Lin Tian interrupted firmly. "You underestimate me. I don''t take the Li Family seriously at all." He ended the call abruptly and turned his gaze toward the direction of the Capital City. "The Li Family, huh? No matter how great your family is, I don''t mind turning you into the next Zhang Family." ... At that moment in the Li Family residence, they had already learned about Lin Tian''s prison break. They had even phoned Li Dong to caution him to be careful. However, they couldn''t get through to Li Dong''s phone no matter what, which led them to suspect that something had happened to him, likely related to Lin Tian. In the Li Family''s hall, many people were seated. They had grave expressions, which turned to anger upon considering that something might have happened to Li Dong. "Do you think that Lin Tian would come after the Li Family?" Li Yuan asked from among those present. He was also a direct descendent of the Li Family, a cousin to Li Dong and Li Guan, and the son of Li Dong''s second uncle, Li Xiangshang. "Hmph, what''s there to fear? I hope he does come. With so many masters in our family, if he comes, he''s asking for death," Li Tianyi said disdainfully in response to Li Yuan''s words. He was another cousin of Li Dong''s but the son of Li Dong''s third uncle. Within the older generation of the Li Family, there were three brothersLi Xiangqian, Li Xiangshang, and Li Xiangjin. In the Capital City, they were known as the Three Tigers of the Li Family, each a significant figure in their own right. Li Xiangqian, the current head of the Li Family, controlled all the family''s resources and authority, didn''t need any introduction. Li Dong and Li Guan were his sons. Li Xiangshang managed the Li Family''s overseas businesses and was a well-known entrepreneur. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 335 Zhang Ya Appears "This boy should definitely not be let off easily," Li Xiangqian said with a somber tone, seated in the middle of the hall. Li Guan and Li Dong were both his sons, and his only two sons. Now that they had both been killed by Lin Tian, how could he not feel hatred? If possible, he would have liked to eat Lin Tian''s flesh and drink his blood. "The Family Head is right, we absolutely cannot let this boy get away with this. To offend the Li Family, we must make him wish he were dead," Li Tian chimed in from the side, nodding, although whether he genuinely sought vengeance for Li Dong and Li Guan was another matter. In the Li Family, although Li Tian had a significant status, Li Dong and Li Guan being the sons of the Family Head meant they always overshadowed him, making the unity within the family not as solid as it appeared to outsiders. "That''s right, the majesty of the Li Family should not be challenged," Li Yuan also spoke up, his face showing indignation. He was genuinely furious, as he had always had a good relationship with Li Dong. Learning that his brother might have died filled him with a fury that made him want to tear someone apart. "Which of you is willing to go to Wu''an City and bring this boy back?" Seeing the unified animosity from Li Tian and Li Yuan, Li Xiangqian was satisfied, and he looked at the two of them as he asked. "..." Li Tian. "..." Li Yuan. Upon hearing this, the two men wisely kept their mouths shut. It was impossible for them to go. Li Dong had gone, taking with him strong men, each very capable. But the final outcome was his death. They did not believe themselves to be much stronger than Li Dong, so making a statement was one thing but stepping into the fray themselves was another thing entirely. "Why are you all silent now?" Seeing no one speak, Li Xiangqian''s expression darkened. "Weren''t you just shouting about not letting this boy go? Why have you become mute now?" His voice was loud, and could be heard in every corner of the hall, but facing his bellow, not a single person dared to stand up and respond. "Hmph, useless trash," Li Xiangqian scoffed, seeing that no one else spoke. At these words, both Li Tian and Li Yuan''s faces flushed red with shame, but they stood there without daring to utter a single word. What a joke, this was a matter related to their own lives. What did it matter if they were scolded a few times? As long as they could stay alive, everything was fine. "Hehe... Family Head Li, what do you think if I were to go?" A woman''s voice suddenly echoed in the hall. Looking toward the source, they saw a woman who had appeared at the entrance of the hall seemingly out of nowhere. The woman was exceptionally enchanting, with seductive red lips and a voluptuous figure, accentuated by the bright red long dress she was wearing, making her an irresistibly thirsty sight. Seeing the woman before them, all the men in the hall swallowed hard, their eyes filled with an uncontrollable desire. This woman was Zhang Ya. After returning to the country, she had been closely monitoring Lin Tian''s movements, including all of his information, which is how she learned that the Li Family was dealing with Lin Tian. Knowing that the Li Family was a powerful clan in the Capital City, she had thoughts of using the Li Family to help her capture Lin Tian. "Who are you?" Li Xiangqian''s lustful glance flickered momentarily at the sight of the woman before him. Cold sharpness glittered in his eyes; the Li home had formidable protection, and yet this woman had suddenly appeared here, leaving him uncertain whether she was a friend or foe. If she was a friend, that would be fine, but if she was an enemy, then it would be troublesome. "Hehe... Don''t be so nervous, I''m not your enemy," Zhang Ya said with a seductive smile, seeing the wariness in Li Xiangqian''s eyes. "On the contrary, we are friends because we have a common enemy: Lin Tian." When mentioning Lin Tian, a terrifying light flashed in Zhang Ya''s eyes, but she quickly returned to her normal demeanor. "Oh? You also have a grudge with Lin Tian?" Li Xiangqian asked, eyeing Zhang Ya with a playful look, his expression showing that he didn''t fully believe her words. "I know you don''t believe me," Zhang Ya said, disregarding Li Xiangqian''s smile. Her body then suddenly vanished, reappearing in an instant before Li Xiangqian, her hand gripping his neck as she spoke. "Do you think I have any need to lie to you?" "What do you want, enchantress? Release our Family Head immediately!" "Let go of our Family Head, or we''ll see that you have no place to be buried." "Stop, enchantress." "..." Facing such a bizarre situation with Zhang Ya, all the Li Family members had looks of shock, but upon seeing Li Xiangqian''s neck clutched in her grasp, they began to shout out. "Hehe... Why all this fuss? I''m not going to harm him," Zhang Ya laughed again upon seeing everyone''s angry reactions, releasing the grip on Li Xiangqian''s neck, then her figure vanished once more, reappearing back where she had initially stood. "Cough, cough, cough... cough, cough..." Li Xiangqian slumped back into his seat after being released by Zhang Ya, coughing violently from the lack of oxygen. It took him a while to recover. When he looked at Zhang Ya again, his gaze was filled with horror. This woman was terrifying, capable of instant teleportation. Had she wished to kill him just now, there seemed to be no chance that he would have survived. "What are your conditions?" After pondering for a moment, Li Xiangqian asked, watching Zhang Ya. He didn''t believe Zhang Ya would help him deal with Lin Tian for no reason. With her strength, she had no need for such things, and now that she had approached the Li Family, it was clear she had other motives. "Hehehe... Family Head Li is indeed a clever man; I always enjoy talking to clever people," Zhang Ya said with a smile as she looked at Li Xiangqian. "I can help you deal with Lin Tian, but after he is captured, he must be handed over to me, and you also have to pay a reward of one billion." "What? You must still be dreaming." "That''s really quite an ugly demand." "No, the Family Head cannot agree to her." "..." Upon hearing Zhang Ya''s terms, the members of the Li family were all taken aback and began to protest. Weren''t these demands way too presumptuous? To actually propose such terms, did she really think the Li family was afraid of her? Zhang Ya was unfazed by the crowd''s insults; she fixed her gaze on Li Xiangqian because only his words mattered here. "Don''t you think your demand is a bit excessive?" Li Xiangqian said in a calm voice. "Does Family Head Li think I''m not worth the price?" Zhang Ya asked in return, unchanging in her expression upon seeing that Li Xiangqian didn''t outright refuse. Li Xiangqian then fell silent again, and it was about a minute later that he finally spoke again, "Alright, I agree to your terms, but I won''t give you the reward all at once. I''ll give you half first." Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire "Hehe... Family Head Li is indeed a straightforward person." Hearing Li Xiangqian agree to her terms, Zhang Ya laughed then gave out her account information. Once she confirmed the money had been transferred, she spoke again, "My name is Zhang Ya, and I hope our cooperation will be pleasant this time, Family Head Li. Remember, our cooperation should revolve around me as the center." "Don''t worry about that; I''ll give the orders," Li Xiangqian nodded. ...... Wu''an City. Lin Tian was unaware that Zhang Ya had already returned, and even that she had found the Li family to collaborate with them against him. At this moment, he was lying in a hotel, sound asleep, embraced by He Qianqian and Bu Mengting on either side. "Pig, wake up," Bu Mengting said, pinching Lin Tian''s nose. On the other side, He Qianqian had also woken up. She didn''t disturb Lin Tian like Bu Mengting did and simply lay there, enjoying the rare peace of the moment. The events of last night had deeply affected her, and even after a whole night, she found it hard to let go. "Mmm... No, I need to sleep a little longer." Lin Tian''s nose was pinched, and he struggled to breathe. He took Bu Mengting''s hand away and turned over to continue sleeping. "Stop sleeping already, I''m hungry," Bu Mengting said, pinching his nose again as she saw Lin Tian trying to go back to sleep. "What time is it?" Lin Tian asked, his last bit of sleepiness vanishing as Bu Mengting disturbed him again. He opened his eyes to ask. "It''s ten o''clock already. Get up and buy us some food," Bu Mengting said, giving him a look. "Hmm... Ten o''clock already." Lin Tian glanced at the clock on the wall and heard his stomach grumbling. "Yeah, I''m a bit hungry too." "Then hurry up and go buy us something to eat," Bu Mengting said, standing on the bed and looking down at Lin Tian with an authoritative tone. When Lin Tian turned his head, his eyes went wide because Bu Mengting was standing there, wearing nothing at all. "Hehe... little wife, should we have something else before breakfast?" Lin Tian said with a lecherous smile. "Something else?" Bu Mengting was startled. "Is there any other food in the room?" "Of course, there is," Lin Tian said confidently and suddenly pounced at her. "Aren''t you it?" "No." Bu Mengting cried out as Lin Tian pounced on her. "Qianqian is still here." "Hehe... No problem, no problem. You can pretend I''m not here," He Qianqian said with a chuckle, teasing the two of them. "Qianqian, how could you be like this? You should control him," Bu Mengting said coquettishly upon seeing He Qianqian indifferent. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Then let''s have two at once," Lin Tian said, his eyes lighting up at the sight of He Qianqian hiding under the coversafter all, it wasn''t often all three of them were together, and it would be a shame not to seize the opportunity to do something. After saying that, Lin Tian pounced towards He Qianqian. Following a tumultuous hour, they finally settled down. After breakfast, Bu Mengting left for her school classes, while Lin Tian went with He Qianqian to the school''s academic affairs office. He had already mentioned having He Qianqian take the postgraduate examination and then come to the university as a teacher. Now that they had some time, it was time to get this matter handled. Even as a teacher, one must take the postgraduate exam and study at the school for a period before being qualified to teach officially after passing the examination. Lin Tian and Bu Mengting arrived at the academic affairs office, which was different from the student management office. Just as they walked into the academic affairs office, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting saw a bald, middle-aged man walk out. Chapter 336 Cant Stop Fanning "Hello, is the Vice Chancellor here?" Lin Tian asked as he looked at the bald middle-aged man. "That''s me. What do you need?" the bald middle-aged man queried, then his expression changed abruptly when he turned his gaze towards He Qianqian, and his eyes lit up intensely. "Hello Miss, my name is Fan Jian, and I am the Vice Chancellor here," he introduced himself eagerly. "..." Lin Tian stared at the Vice Chancellor speechlessly, feeling extremely annoyed. What kind of look was that towards my wife? If it weren''t for needing something from you, believe it or not, just with that look, I would have beaten you so badly your mother wouldn''t recognize you. "We want to apply for postgraduate studies, and came here to register," Lin Tian said with a somewhat cold voice. "Oh, it''s about postgraduate studies, good, good... I''ll get the forms for you right away," Fan Jian said with a joyous smile on his face, completely oblivious to the coldness in Lin Tian''s voice. At this moment, his entire attention was on He Qianqian, as the woman was so beautiful that he couldn''t stop himself from having other thoughts. If they weren''t here for postgraduate studies, it would have been fine since his authority did not extend to such matters, but since she was applying, didn''t that mean he had the final say? Upon entering the admissions office, Fan Jian pulled out the forms needed for the postgraduate application, looking at He Qianqian with a smile. "What is your name, student?" "He Qianqian." He Qianqian felt uncomfortable under Fan Jian''s overt staring but couldn''t avoid answering his question. "What a beautiful name, truly." Fan Jian burst into laughter when he heard her name and praised her. "What do you plan to do after your postgraduate studies, Miss He, perhaps join our faculty?" "..." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian immediately showed signs of irritation. "Isn''t that obvious? If not to become a university professor, what else is postgraduate study for?" "Hey... what kind of response is that? Although postgraduate study is for university education, there''s still PhD and Masters to consider after that, isn''t there? Besides, it''s Miss He who is applying, not you, why are you butting in?" Fan Jian replied, visibly annoyed when he heard Lin Tian''s words. However, when he saw that Lin Tian stopped talking, he turned his attention back to He Qianqian with a smile, saying, "Miss He, postgraduate studies aren''t as simple as you think." He smirked mischievously. "Many applicants don''t pass no matter how many times they attempt." "That''s okay, I believe in my abilities," He Qianqian smiled and continued filling out her form. "No no no... Miss He, you still don''t understand what I mean," Fan Jian said, noticing that He Qianqian had not grasped his implications, and spoke again. "What I mean is, it is not just about having enough skills to pass, think about how many are applying and the competency of each." "What are you suggesting then?" He Qianqian asked, looked puzzled. "I have a shortcut, and if Miss He is willing, I can guarantee 100% that you will pass this time," Fan Jian said with a self-assured look. "A shortcut?" He Qianqian became even more puzzled. Being in the teaching profession, she knew about postgraduate studies, and she had never heard of any shortcuts. At her side, Lin Tian''s expression darkened, hearing what Fan Jian said, he could almost guess what this ''shortcut'' implied, his fists cracking with tension as he spoke in a conspicuously cold voice. "And what might this shortcut be, according to the Vice Chancellor?" Fan Jian, his mind full on He Qianqian, completely missed the ice in Lin Tian''s tone, responding with a grin. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Though I don''t directly supervise the postgraduate admissions, I happen to know the chief examiner, and if Miss He Qianqian is willing, I can arrange everything," he said. As he spoke, his hand reached towards He Qianqian''s face, his gesture exceedingly lewd. "Vice Chancellor Fan, what are you trying to do?" He Qianqian saw Fan Jian''s hand coming and quickly dodged. "Hehe... Miss He Qianqian, don''t you understand what I''m suggesting?" Fan Jian, seeing He Qianqian dodge, did not show anger but rather raised his sleazy eyebrows. "I, Fan Jian, am not a good man, I wouldn''t ask the chief examiner for anyone. If it weren''t for my instant connection with Miss He, why would I do something that puts me in someone''s debt, when favors are the hardest to repay? Shouldn''t Miss He show some gratitude?" "Vice Chancellor Fan, thank you for your kindness, but I would rather rely on my own ability to pass the postgraduate exam," He Qianqian said at that moment, disgust forming in her, shaking her head in refusal. "Hmph, really ignorant," Fan Jian''s face turned cold upon hearing He Qianqian''s refusal. "Do you think you can pass without my help? Since you are unwilling, let me tell you plainly, if you don''t have my approval, don''t even dream about passing this time." "Hehe... If you obey and spend one night with me, passing the postgraduate exam would just be a word away for me." "Vice Chancellor Fan, that''s quite bold of you," Lin Tian couldn''t hold back any longer upon hearing Fan Jian''s overt threat, his voice dangerously chilling. "You are just a minor Vice Chancellorare you implying you can do whatever you want in this university? Even the Chancellor couldn''t!" Discover more stories at My Virtual Library Empire At this moment, Lin Tian was sure, this Vice Chancellor must be new! Otherwise, he wouldn''t be unaware of Lin Tian''s ''heroic deeds''! Back then, he had brutally beaten up the Chancellor of Wu''an University! "Haha... What if I am the supreme authority here? What can you possibly do to me?" Fan Jian laughed loudly, his face showing disdain as he looked at Lin Tian and He Qianqian. "The postgraduate section is under my control, and even the Chancellor can''t dictate me. You might as well just obey and spend a night with me." "Bang!" He Qianqian didn''t respond to him; Lin Tian''s fist did, striking him in the face, his voice filled with fury. "Then today, I will destroy you." This bastard actually dared to threaten his wife right in front of him. Does he not know how to spell ''death''? Just a principal, and he thinks he can turn the world upside down? "You, you dare hit me," Fan Jian said, feeling the pain on his face, looking at Lin Tian incredulously, and then his expression turned sinister. "You still think about going for postgraduate studies? I guarantee you will never succeed, not in your whole life." "Hmm, still daring to threaten me now? Do you really think I won''t dare to do something to you?" Lin Tian stepped forward and grabbed Fan Jian by the collar. "Slap slap slap..." Dozens of slaps echoed simultaneously. Fan Jian''s dizzy head swirled, unable to distinguish north from south, and soon his face resembled that of a pig. The noise from the office attracted many people; suddenly, crowds surrounded the place, and through the windows, people saw Fan Jian being turned into a pig-faced man, causing an uproar. "Fuck, is that Fan Jian? He actually turned into a pig head." "Well done, I''ve disliked that bastard for a long time, always bullying people using his position." "So satisfying, keep hitting him, harder, harder..." "..." "Make way, make way..." The impact wasn''t small on the vice principal''s office, and the school''s security rushed over at this time. They pushed through the students and upon seeing Lin Tian brutally beating Fan Jian, they shouted angrily. "Stop it right now, or we won''t be polite." "Quick, quick, stop him," Fan Jian saw the security guards arriving and his face instantly showed a glimmer of hope. "So what if they have come?" Lin Tian looked at Fan Jian and sneered, his hands still relentlessly slapping. "Slap slap slap..." The crisp sounds continued to ring through the office, causing the onlooking crowd to gasp again. "Fuck, what a tough guy, still dares to hit despite the security guards being here." "I, I want to be his fan." "So cool, I want to go up and slap him a couple of times too." "..." "Go, catch him," the security team captain saw Lin Tian was not giving any face, and his expression turned ugly; he waved and commanded the security guards to step forward to stop Lin Tian. But as he finished speaking, no one moved forward! The security team captain was Fan Jian''s relative and had just arrived with Fan Jian. He didn''t know Lin Tian, but these security guards certainly knew of Lin Tian''s ferocityhow could they willingly walk into their doom? "Get out of the way..." Lin Tian''s anger was far from quelled; how could a few slaps suffice when this bastard dared to target He Qianqian? "Bang!" With a kick, he pushed away the foremost security guard and continued his relentless assault. "Fuck, are you all useless? Attack all at once," the security captain cursed as he saw the guard being kicked away and charged up himself. If he couldn''t handle this situation today, he''d have no face to remain as the captain of the security team at Wu''an University. But he underestimated Lin Tian''s strength. Although his hands were busy, just his legs alone kept them at bay. "Damn, what''s this kid fed on? He''s so powerful," the security team captain also received a kick from Lin Tian, pain throbbing in his chest, and he spoke in shock. "What''s going on? What are all of you doing? Such a spectacle at a university, what kind of example is this?" A deep voice came from outside at this time, and then the crowd parted to let a middle-aged man in a suit with glasses walk through. He approached the office, observed Lin Tian continuously slapping Fan Jian, and his expression also soured. However, he didn''t act like the security team captain, who rushed forward to restrain Lin Tian immediately. He looked at Lin Tian and spoke, "I don''t know what Principal Fan has done to offend this student to warrant such a beating?" "Hmph... Finally, someone capable of a conversation has arrived, huh?" Lin Tian looked at the newcomer and scoffed; he recognized the man, Wu Guangxi, the president of Wu''an University. This president was also new! The previous principal, who had been taught a lesson by Lin Tian, had gotten scared and transferred voluntarily! "Abusing authority and coercing students, is this the manner of Wu''an University?" "What." Upon hearing this, Wu Guangxi was shocked; he fiercely glared at Fan Jian, motioning him to keep quiet, and then turned to Lin Tian with a smile. "I think there must be some misunderstanding. There are many people here, so let''s go to the president''s office to discuss and find a solution." Wu Guangxi knew about Fan Jian, so he didn''t think Lin Tian was lying. Still, with so many students watching, openly discussing this would definitely impact the school''s reputation, hence his proposal for a private resolution. Chapter 337 Old Woman, and Ugly In the principal''s office, the secretary poured tea for Lin Tian and He Qianqian. Wu Guangxi sat eagerly to the side, saying, "Come, come, come... This is top-quality Tieguanyin tea, I usually can''t bear to drink it myself." Lin Tian pulled He Qianqian to sit on the other side. He wasn''t buying Wu Guangxi''s enthusiasm and said with a still frosty face, "Principal Wu, you said we''re here to discuss a solution, not to make small talk. Besides, we aren''t that close." "..." Wu Guangxi. "Hehe..." Meeting a cold shoulder with a warm face, Wu Guangxi gave an awkward laugh and took a small sip of tea by himself. As for Fan Jian, he was standing. The principal didn''t offer him a seat and he didn''t dare to sit. Although he was a vice-principal, the principal''s rank was higher than his and it was intimidating. Fan Jian looked at Lin Tian with eyes filled with resentment. This bastard had made him lose face today, hitting him in front of so many students. "Principal, this is a misunderstanding. I''ve been working hard and diligently. When they came to fill out the postgraduate study forms today, I only said a few words and he started hitting me. You must uphold justice for me." The evildoer complained first, positioning himself as an innocent and victimized person right away. "Hehe..." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian didn''t speak. He just sneered, curious to see what tricks Wu Guangxi and Fan Jian were planning to pull. "Shut your mouth, do you think I don''t know what kind of person you are?" To Lin Tian''s surprise, Wu Guangxi didn''t side with Fan Jian. Upon hearing Fan Jian''s words, he immediately scolded him, effectively silencing Fan Jian from speaking further. "Hehe... I''ve got a fairly good idea of what happened. As for student He''s postgraduate application, we will definitely handle it fairly. You can rest assured about that, Lin," Wu Guangxi said with a smile. "If you have any requests, feel free to state them. As long as it''s within my power, I will do my utmost to help." "Old fox." Lin Tian inwardly cursed after hearing Wu Guangxi''s words. This guy talked so much without really saying anythingwhat did they consider ''fair handling''? And this whole spiel about doing whatever he canwhat exactly can you do? Such vague conceptsif I make a request and you say you can''t do it, whom am I supposed to appeal to? "Hehe... The principal is truly wise," Lin Tian said this time, adopting a smiling face. "This asshole harassed my girlfriend, and I''m certainly not going to let that slide. As for my demands, they''re not high; just allow my girlfriend to pass the postgraduate examination directly and let her take on a teaching position at Wu''an University. Oh, and make sure it''s not as a trainee teacher, but an official one." "Mhm, we will certainly penalize Vice-Principal Fan for this matter. Don''t worry about that. But to let He Qianqian directly pass the postgraduate exam that, that''s a bit difficult," Wu Guangxi responded affirmatively at first, then his face showed difficulty. "Although I am the principal, this kind of blatant cheating is really not something I can condone." "Just name a figure," Lin Tian said, tired of Wu Guangxi''s evasiveness, cutting straight to the point. "This, this..." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s directness, Wu Guangxi was at a loss for words. If Lin Tian had been willing to go in circles with him, Wu was already planning on how to make Lin Tian give up something in return. But plans can''t always keep up with changes, and now he didn''t know what figure to name. Indeed, from the start, Wu Guangxi never intended to truly help Lin Tian. Calling him to the office was just to avoid tarnishing the school''s reputation. "One hundred thousand," Lin Tian said, cutting through Wu Guangxi''s hesitance by throwing out a figure. "Student Lin Tian... " "One million." After a pause, Lin Tian raised the amount, multiplying it by ten. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hiss..." Wu Guangxi gasped in shock, his eyes flashing decisively without any further hesitation. "Leave this matter to me, Lin Tian, I''ll make sure it''s handled perfectly." In truth, Wu Guangxi had already agreed at one hundred thousand, just intending to express it more subtly. But Lin Tian misinterpreted his intention and raised the amount again. Where would Wu dare to hesitate now? Although he wondered if Lin Tian might raise the price to ten million, he didn''t dare gamble. What if Lin Tian got angry and backed out? He wouldn''t get a dime thenwho would he cry to? Fan Jian, standing to the side and hearing Lin Tian callously naming high prices, was left wide-eyed and tongue-tied, crying internally. Ni ma, if you were so rich, why didn''t you say so earlier? If I knew, I would''ve treated you like a lord and taken good care of you. Why would I have bullied you two? Can''t you survive without pretending to be someone you''re not? His regrets turned his intestines green, but now he didn''t dare utter a single word. "I hope you''ll keep your word." Hearing Wu Guangxi agree, Lin Tian didn''t even blink. After giving his account number, a million was transferred over. To others, this might be money they couldn''t earn in a lifetime, but to him it was just a number. It didn''t even amount to a drop in the bucket for him. After leaving the principal''s office, Lin Tian took He Qianqian on a walk around the campus. He Qianqian, tenderly holding Lin Tian''s arm, said, "The principal already said she would ensure a fair graduate entrance exam; you really didn''t need to spend so much money." "Hehe It''s fine, I''m willing to spend money on you, no matter how much it is, it''s worth it." Lin Tian said with a smile, because this amount of money truly wasn''t a big deal to him. "Mhm." He Qianqian softly acknowledged, her face revealing a blissful expression. Before she had met Lin Tian, she would never have dreamed of ending up with her student, but now that they were together, she didn''t regret it at all. Looking at the man younger than herself, all she felt in her heart was a growing sweetness. The principal had already agreed that He Qianqian could start teaching at the school the next day, and even let her teach in Lin Tian''s class, thus bringing the matter to a satisfying close. Afterward, since He Qianqian had to prepare for tomorrow''s lessons, she went to study in advance, leaving Lin Tian to attend classes alone. However, after He Qianqian left, Lin Tian didn''t go to the classroom but instead left the school, as he planned to buy a villa. Always living in a rental had made him somewhat uncomfortable, especially after Li Dong''s incident, which had left him with a sense of suspicion. In the past, he could make do when there wasn''t enough money, but now that he had money, naturally, he wanted the best. Buying a high-end villa with good security would allow Bu Mengting and He Qianqian to feel much safer when they were home alone. Although he was very confident in his own abilities, he couldn''t be in two places at once, and there were always times he couldn''t look after both of them. Autumn Sadness Villa Sales Office. After searching Baidu for the most secure villa area in Wu''an City, Lin Tian finally set his sights on this place. Autumn Sadness Villa was one of the most upscale villa communities in Wu''an City. The security guards employed here were all from Zhongnanhai, each with impressive abilities, capable of taking on ten ordinary people single-handedly. Of course, correspondingly, the villa prices here were also expensive, with the cheapest villa costing tens of millions. In the end, Lin Tian chose a villa that had the best location and environment. The price reached an astonishing ninety-nine million nine hundred ninety thousand. This amount made Lin Tian click his tongue, but in the end, he still bought it. Thinking of the ten billion that the Zhang Family had to compensate him, Lin Tian felt very smug and said, "Brother isn''t short of money, brother is wealthy." Just after leaving the villa community, Lin Tian came to a crossroads. Suddenly, he felt a twitch at the center of his forehead, and a premonition of danger emerged instinctively. Without any hesitation, he immediately activated his "Neural Response Speed" superpower, and his body turned into an afterimage as he left the spot instantly. "Boom!" Just as he vacated the spot, two large trucks collided from the opposite ends of the crossroad where he had stood, creating a deafening noise that startled Lin Tian. Even with his superpowers, such an impact would have spelled the end for him. "I told you this wouldn''t work, those useless people from the Li Family insisted on making such a spectacle, as stupid as pigs." A woman stepped out from behind the large trucks, dressed in a red dress that was dazzling to behold, and her sensuous lips were painted with red lipstick, giving off the aura of a queen. "Lin Tian, long time no see." The woman said while looking at Lin Tian. "Zhang Ya." Lin Tian looked at the woman in astonishment, never expecting it to be her. His expression turned cautious; Zhang Ya was different from ordinary people, possessing superpowers just like him. "Hehe Surprised to see me, are you?" Zhang Ya, seeing Lin Tian''s astonished face, was very pleased. With her red lips parting slightly, she revealed a proud smile and said, "So, have you decided you want to be my man? To become my plaything? To kneel under my skirt?" Enjoy new adventures from My Virtual Library Empire "Tch" At those words, Lin Tian looked at her disdainfully. "You''re still so full of yourself. I''ve said it before, Lin Tian''s woman can''t be an ugly one, especially not an old woman. How can you not recognize your own worth? While you still have some assets, you should hurry up and find a seventy or eighty-year-old rich man to marry, oh, and I forgot to say, he must be very rich, so that when he dies, you can take all of his wealth." "Ah You dare call me old." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhang Ya immediately became furious, looking at Lin Tian with a ferocious expression. "Today, I''m going to catch you and make you the man under my skirt; I''ll make your life worse than death." No woman likes to hear others call her old or ugly, and although Zhang Ya wasn''t old, now that Lin Tian had called her old and ugly, it sent her into a frenzy. Her body disappeared from the spot and then instantly reappeared in front of Lin Tian, a fierce punch aimed directly at his abdomen. "Thump!" Faced with Zhang Ya''s sudden appearance, Lin Tian couldn''t react in time, and her punch landed squarely, sending his body flying with immense force. Chapter 338 One-sided Abuse "Pff..." Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out, and Lin Tian looked at Zhang Ya in shock, hardly believing his eyes. "How can this be? How can she be so strong?" "Hehe... Does it feel unbelievable? Did you not expect me to be this strong?" Watching Lin Tian spit blood, Zhang Ya spoke with satisfaction on her face. "Hmph, it was just a sneak attack. There''s nothing to be proud of. Just wait, I''ll make you spit blood too." Lin Tian snorted coldly. Though shocked, he would never admit it out loud. He stood up, his superpower activated, and used the Ox Power Technique to its full extent. "Is that so?" Looking at Lin Tian, Zhang Ya sneered with contempt, then vanished from the spot. "Whoosh!" The sound of breaking wind suddenly filled Lin Tian''s ears. "Found you!" Lin Tian roared and swung his fist. "Boom!" As their fists collided, Lin Tian''s expression turned grim. A force stronger than his own surged from Zhang Ya''s fist, forcing his body to recoil uncontrollably. His second-level Ox Power Technique was no match for Zhang Ya. "How is this possible?" Lin Tian muttered under his breath. Although Zhang Ya also possessed a strength-enhancing superpower, it was supposed to be inferior to his Ox Power Technique. Yet now, he was no match for her. "Hehe... Is this really all your power? Lin Tian, you really haven''t made any progress at all." As Lin Tian was forced to retreat, Zhang Ya grew even more arrogant, her body shifting into a blur as she vanished from the spot and attacked him again. "Huff huff..." The sound of the wind arose, and before Lin Tian could think further, he crossed his arms over his chest to block Zhang Ya''s punches. "Bang bang bang..." Zhang Ya''s punches were so fast that Lin Tian could only defend passively. Feeling the tremendous force on his arms, he grew increasingly anxious. Zhang Ya''s appearance and formidable strength were unexpected; Lin Tian had always dominated her in past battles, but now their roles had reversed. "I can''t keep fighting like this," Lin Tian decided internally. "Boom!" Taking a punch to the chest, Lin Tian and Zhang Ya created some distance between them, and he immediately felt turmoil within his body. "Do you really think this is all my strength?" Lin Tian said calmly, watching Zhang Ya. "Oh? Are you saying you still have hidden strength?" Hearing this, Zhang Ya looked at Lin Tian playfully. "Hmph, watch as I blow you away with this punch," Lin Tian said seriously, then stepped back several meters. "I advise you to get lost quickly; otherwise, you''re as good as dead." Having said that, Lin Tian gathered his energy, making a show of preparing for a major attack. "Is that so? I''m really looking forward to it," Zhang Ya said with a smile on her face, though her heart was on guard. She still was wary of Lin Tian. "Bang! Die!" Lin Tian stomped on the ground forcefully and then, appearing as a blur, he ran away. Yes, he decided to run away. "..." Watching Lin Tian''s disappearing figure, Zhang Ya was momentarily unable to react. Wasn''t he supposed to unleash a powerful attack? Why did he run away? "Damn it, I''ve been tricked by this bastard." After a while, Zhang Ya came to her senses. She cursed angrily and chased after Lin Tian. Her body vanished and reappeared sporadically, ghost-like. If anyone saw this, they would certainly be scared half to death. After about ten minutes, Zhang Ya finally caught sight of Lin Tian again. She shouted from behind, "Lin Tian, you shameless bastard, stop right there!" "Damn, how could she catch up so fast?" Lin Tian cursed as he looked back at the approaching Zhang Ya, then spoke disdainfully. "I was being nice because you''re a woman. Don''t push your luck. Do you really think I can''t beat you?" "..." Hearing this, Zhang Ya was so angry she could explode. This bastard, clearly unable to beat her, still pretended as if he was letting her off easy by running away. "If you keep running, believe it or not, I''ll go straight to Wu''an University and kill Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, those two little sluts," Zhang Ya threatened coldly, feeling somewhat drained from frequent use of Instant Teleportation. When Lin Tian heard her words, he indeed stopped in his tracks, turning back with a cold expression. "If you dare to do anything to them, I won''t let you off the hook," he said. "Haha... Your threats are useless against me." Seeing that Lin Tian had stopped, Zhang Ya laughed wantonly. "Can you beat me?" "Only after fighting will we know." Lin Tian would absolutely not tolerate any threats toward Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. They were his Nidhogg, and now that Zhang Ya dared to use them to provoke him, how could he not be enraged? Even if he were to lose, it didn''t matter. If she wanted to kill him, he would tear a piece of flesh from her body. Watching Zhang Ya, Lin Tian charged towards her, and his fist, bursting forth, possessed the sheer force of a wild ox''s charge. "That''s more like it, graciously lose to me and then become my man," Zhang Ya revealed a cold, enchanting smirk as she too struck out with her palm. "Bang! Crack!" Their fists and palms collided, emitting a loud noise. Lin Tian''s arm trembled uncontrollably, even his blood and energy surged within him. "Again." But Lin Tian didn''t care at all. No matter what, he would not let Zhang Ya threaten Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. "Boom." Lin Tian''s body was sent flying backwards, "Pfft!" Barely rising, he couldn''t help but spit out blood, feeling as if his entire body was falling apart. Looking up, Lin Tian saw Zhang Ya not far away, watching him with a mocking expression. Clinching his teeth, Lin Tian charged again. "Boom!" However, the result was the same. He was sent flying again, blood spraying, his face covered in crimson, appearing fierce and dreadful. "Haha... Lin Tian, see, you now look just like a mad dog," Zhang Ya laughed heartily as she looked at Lin Tian. "But a dog is still a dog, no matter how mad, I just have to beat you down." "I won''t let you hurt Mengting and Qianqian." Lin Tian, fearless, had only one thought nowto bring Zhang Ya down. Even if it meant dying, he wanted to wound her, to ensure she had no chance to go after Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. "Just with yourself in this state?" Hearing Lin Tian mention Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, Zhang Ya''s face turned cold, harboring superpowers, how could she lose to these two utterly ordinary women? This infuriated her even more. Thus, she struck Lin Tian even harder. "Thump! Thump! Thump" Initially, Lin Tian could still fend off some of her attacks, but now, facing an enraged Zhang Ya, he could only stand and take the beating. Because her speed was too fast, her strength too great, leaving Lin Tian utterly unable to react. "Roar!" Being dominated by Zhang Ya, Lin Tian felt suppressed to his limit. His heart erupted like a volcanohow could he, as a man, be so miserably subdued by a woman? He was indignant, deeply indignant. Raising his head, Lin Tian''s eyes filled with blood red. Since you want to fight, then I''ll fight with you. "Boom! Bang! Bang" Finally, Lin Tian landed a punch on Zhang Ya, but he endured several of her punches before he could throw his. "Damn, has this bastard gone insane?" Zhang Ya felt the pain from Lin Tian''s punch and cursed, her face turning cold as she saw Lin Tian charge at her with reddened eyes. "Going crazy is even better, then I''ll show you, whether you''re mad or possessed, you''re no match for me." The two continued their fight, with Lin Tian''s tactic of exchanging wound for wound giving Zhang Ya a major headache. By now, she''d been hit several times, although Lin Tian had been hit more. "I don''t believe you have limitless energy." Zhang Ya gritted her teeth, a murderous intent flashing in her eyes. Although she wanted Lin Tian, wanted him to be her man, her plaything, if this plaything could hurt the master, she wouldn''t mind destroying it. "Boom!" Zhang Ya vanished with an instantaneous movement. When she reappeared, she kicked Lin Tian in the abdomen. Without any surprise, Lin Tian flew backwards and slammed into a wall. The wall collapsed instantly from Lin Tian''s impact, stones scattering everywhere. Just as that wall tumbled down, a girl happened to pass by. Wang Ke turned around upon hearing the loud noise behind her, staring at the fallen wall in astonishment. What had happened? Yet before she could understand, her face turned pale because a stone the size of a lychee shot towards her. "Mission: Save the beauty in front of you, intercept the stone, reward one Supernatural Point." Suddenly, the voice of the Supernatural Ability System echoed in Lin Tian''s mind. Without a moment''s hesitation, he activated his Neural Response Speed Ability, and his body, like a wild horse breaking free, darted towards Wang Ke. "Hiss!" The stone lodged into Lin Tian''s flesh with a muffled sound, and Lin Tian let out a grunt, then looked at Wang Ke, whom he had tackled. "Miss, are you alright?" "No, I''m fine." Wang Ke still hadn''t come to her senses from the shock and replied blankly. "Hehe... Lin Tian, you really are caring and considerate. Even in such peril, you still think of saving others," Zhang Ya emerged from behind the collapsed wall, seeing Lin Tian wounded again while saving Wang Ke, she mocked him, then struck out with a palm. "Slap!" Lin Tian''s back was struck by the palm, the tremendous force nearly displacing his organs. "Pfft..." Blood rushed up, and Lin Tian spewed a mouthful of blood, which landed on Wang Ke''s face, who was pinned underneath him. "Are you alright?" Feeling Lin Tian''s fresh blood on her face, Wang Ke instinctively shrank her pupils, then quickly regained her composure and asked worriedly. "I won''t die." Lin Tian''s voice was weak. He truly felt he was at his limit, his limbs powerless, his entire body in severe pain. If possible, he would have liked to just lie down on the spot and not get up. Yet, seeing Zhang Ya still unharmed, his heart filled again with an unwilling resolve. He must, absolutely must not let Mengting and Qianqian be hurt. Chapter 339 Strike Out the Superpower Group "Rescue mission complete, reward one Supernatural Point, current Supernatural Points ten, you may create a brand new superpower, upgrade an existing superpower, or learn a new superpower. Please choose to confirm; to retain Supernatural Points, cancel." At this moment, a synthesized electronic voice from the Supernatural Ability System announcing the completion of the task resounded in Lin Tian''s mind. Previously, after Lin Tian acquired ten Supernatural Points, he did not upgrade or create a new superpower. Later, due to the Zhang Family, he was forced to use three Supernatural Points, leaving him with seven. And last time, by helping Shen Mengyi buy fruit, he earned two more Supernatural Points, bringing his total to nine. Now with one more, he was back at ten. "Upgrade current superpower." Hearing that he had ten Supernatural Points, a look of joy flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes, and without any hesitation, he chose to upgrade his current superpower. "Currently learned superpowers include the second-level Ox Power Technique, Primary Clairvoyance, Primary Neural Response Speed, Primary Flight Technique, Primary Invisibility Technique, Primary Divination, Primary Face-changing Technique, Primary Aquatic Lung, Primary Time Powder, Primary Water Control Technique, Primary Anti-Gravity Technique, Primary Fire Control Technique." "Please choose a superpower to upgrade." The Supernatural Ability System listed all the superpowers Lin Tian had learned and then prompted him to choose which one to upgrade. "Upgrade Ox Power Technique." Lin Tian made his decision after brief consideration. The only thing separating him from Zhang Ya now was strength. If he could just increase his strength, wouldn''t he easily beat her? Currently, his Ox Power Technique was at the second level, with the first level being equivalent to the strength of eighteen normal people combined, the power of one ox, and the second level equivalent to thirty-six normal people combined, the power of two oxen. In his previous fight with Zhang Ya, although she was much stronger than him, she wasn''t quite up by the power of one ox. Therefore, with the Ox Power Technique upgrading, Lin Tian was confident he could defeat Zhang Ya. "Upgrade confirmed, upgrading Ox Power Technique. Current level: second level, upgrading to the third level." The Supernatural Ability System announced Lin Tian''s current level of the Ox Power Technique, and with a ''hiss'' sound, it continued. "Ox Power Technique successfully upgraded to the third level, strength now equivalent to fifty-four normal humans combined, the power of three oxen. This upgrade has consumed ten Supernatural Points, remaining points: zero." With the Ox Power Technique upgraded, Lin Tian immediately felt a surge of strength fill his limbs and bones, instilling him with confidence, as if possessed by a celestial being. At that moment, Zhang Ya launched another attack. Lin Tian reacted, dodging with the body of Wang Ke in his arms and then setting Wang Ke aside while saying, "Get out of here fast, it''s dangerous." After speaking, Lin Tian''s gaze locked onto Zhang Ya. "You''ve been striking me for quite a while now; is it not time for you to pay it back?" "Haha... Lin Tian, are you joking?" Zhang Ya burst into laughter upon hearing his words and said, "With the state you''re in now, you can''t even take one punch from me. What gives you the courage to say that?" "You''ll know soon enough." The corner of Lin Tian''s mouth curled up slightly, and instead of retreating, he advanced, rushing towards Zhang Ya with a raised fist. "Courting death." Zhang Ya, seeing Lin Tian daring to charge at her, cried out with a delicate shout and slapped her palm forward. "Bang! Crack!" Their fists and palm met with a loud crash, and then a figure flew backward. "Pfft" Zhang Ya spat out a mouthful of blood, looking at Lin Tian in shock. "How is this possible? How can you have so much strength?" Indeed, the figure who was sent flying was none other than Zhang Ya. The moment she made contact with Lin Tian''s fist, she felt as if she had been hit by a speeding locomotive. The tremendous force was too much for her to bear. "Nothing''s impossible. I told you I was just letting you have your way before. Did you really think you were stronger than me? Since I''ve hit you once, I can hit you a second time." Lin Tian was surprised and pleased with his increased strength, which he hadn''t expected to be so significant. Striking at Zhang Ya again, Lin Tian held nothing back. Damn it, she had him pinned down before, filling him with frustration. Now that he finally had a chance to vent, how could he not seek revenge? sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Huff..." With a punch thrown, it was like a rampaging ox, the sound of the wind breaking whistling past Zhang Ya''s ears before hitting her arm. "Crack..." The fist struck her arm and instantly a crisp sound of bone fracturing was heard; Zhang Ya''s arm was broken by Lin Tianyi''s punch. "Damn it, what the hell happened?" Zhang Ya, enduring the severe pain of her broken arm, had an incredibly ugly expression on her face. She couldn''t understand how Lin Tian had suddenly become so strong. Was he hiding his true power? Go to hell; given this asshole''s personality, how could he possibly endure being thrashed by her just to conceal his abilities? No matter how hard Zhang Ya racked her brains, she couldn''t guess that Lin Tian''s increase in strength was due to the leveling up of his superpower. "I refuse to believe it, you absolutely can''t have become stronger so suddenly," Zhang Ya gritted her teeth and shouted. Protecting her left hand, she fought with Lin Tian with her feet. Just as she was about to use Instant Teleportation, she found that the location she appeared at was not right next to Lin Tian, but a short distance away from him. Her complexion drastically changed. She had used Instant Teleportation too many times that day, especially in her pursuit of Lin Tian, where she had used it more than fifty times. "Bang!" Taking another punch, Zhang Ya was sent flying by Lin Tian and ''spit'', before she could get up, she spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, her face turning even paler. "Damn it," Zhang Ya cursed inwardly. Her Instant Teleportation wasn''t something that could be used without limit. Although her strength had increased a lot, there was a limit to how many times she could use it in a day, otherwise, it would be like just now, where she couldn''t teleport to a specific point, and the locations where she appeared were random. "What''s wrong, can''t keep up?" Lin Tian looked at Zhang Ya spitting blood, a mocking expression on his face. "Weren''t you having a blast beating me up just now? Come on, continue!" As he spoke, Lin Tian grabbed Zhang Ya, punching her up into the sky and then leaped up himself. He delivered a kick to her lower abdomen. Then taking advantage of the momentum of the kick, he spun 360 degrees mid-air and landed a vicious downward chopping kick on Zhang Ya''s lower back. "Boom!" Zhang Ya fell from the sky, crashing to the ground with a loud thud, kicking up a cloud of dust. "Spit..." This time, Zhang Ya truly suffered a heavy blow; she spat out a large mouthful of blood, her face growing even paler, and her breathing became more labored. "Hmph..." Lin Tian looked coldly at the bleeding Zhang Ya. Although hitting a woman wasn''t something to be proud of, Zhang Ya wasn''t the kind of person that could be exempted from this, especially when she was so formidable. If it hadn''t been for his Ox Power Technique leveling up, he might have already fallen into Zhang Ya''s hands, God knows what kind of torture he would have suffered. "Uh..." Suddenly, Zhang Ya, who was lying on the ground, had her eyes wide open and was clenching her mouth shut, as if trying to prevent something from spewing out. "Spit!" But in the end, it burst forth. "That is..." Seeing what was spewing out of Zhang Ya, Lin Tian''s eyes widened and a flicker of joy passed over his face! Chapter 340 Superpower Force Group He had actually expelled the superpower energy source. "Superpower energy source?" Lin Tian exclaimed, his reaction was quick, and he immediately rushed forward to snatch the energy source. "Damn it." Seeing this, Zhang Ya''s face fell into panic. Despite being injured, she didn''t care and hurriedly tried to retrieve the energy source, but Lin Tian was slightly faster than her. "Bang!" Lin Tian punched the superpower energy source, and it immediately split into two pieces. Lin Tian took the smaller piece, while Zhang Ya swallowed the larger one. "Lin Tian, I won''t let you go," without hesitation and knowing she couldn''t defeat Lin Tian right now, Zhang Ya darted away from the place, not forgetting to threaten him as she left. "Whew..." Lin Tian stood still, waiting until Zhang Ya had left. Only then did he finally breathe a sigh of relief, and his body could no longer bear it, causing him to fall backward. Although the Ox Power Technique had been upgraded and he had fended off Zhang Ya, his body was severely damaged. The injuries from being ruthly handled by Zhang Ya were still there, so after such a long fight, he could no longer endure it, and now, relaxed, he too collapsed. "Are you alright, what happened to you?" Wang Ke stood not far off, watching Lin Tian fall to the ground, and immediately ran over to support him and said. "Whew... It seems he just fainted." Seeing that Lin Tian''s breathing was still very steady, Wang Ke breathed a sigh of relief, then carried him away from there. ...... "Hiss..." Lin Tian opened his eyes and tried to move his body. However, just as he was about to get up, a sharp pain from his body made him grimace and involuntarily gasp in pain. "Where am I?" Lin Tian looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings and wondered. He remembered that he seemed to have passed out after Zhang Ya left. "You''re awake?" Just then, Wang Ke came in and saw Lin Tian''s open eyes and said with a smile. "Did you save me?" Looking at Wang Ke, Lin Tian roughly guessed what had happened and said. "Yes, are you feeling alright, any discomfort?" Wang Ke nodded and asked Lin Tian. "I''m fine, just feeling a bit hungry," Lin Tian said with a smile, then noticed he was wearing a new set of clothes and suddenly yelled out, "Ah..." "You, what''s wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?" Hearing Lin Tian suddenly yell, Wang Ke jumped in fright and asked with concern. "I, why did my clothes and pants change?" Lin Tian said with a ''shy'' face. "..." Hearing that, Wang Ke''s face froze and then her face unavoidably blushed. She muttered like a mosquito, "You were covered in blood and injured, so I helped you change." "Oh, so that''s what happened." Lin Tian saw Wang Ke looking down with a shy expression, and he suddenly sported an awkward smile. "Then you saw everything, didn''t you?" "No, not... I just changed your clothes," Wang Ke blushed even more and her speech started stammering. "Ah...you didn''t see anything? Then how did you change them?" Lin Tian, noticing Wang Ke in a fluster, flashed a hint of a smile and continued to tease. She was a very beautiful girl, with an oval face, slender eyebrows, thin lips, and big watery eyes that made one can''t help but feel affectionate; her slightly chubby hands added even more cuteness and charm. Even if he was seen naked, it was no loss! "Saw, saw..." Wang Ke was about to cry, her ears flushed so red that they seemed to bleed, initially denied, and here she nodded in admission. "This is the first time a girl has looked at me like this," Lin Tian teased her. "Are you going to take responsibility?" "I, I..." Wang Ke looked at Lin Tian with wide, watery eyes, struggling to say a single word. She wanted to say it was also her first time seeing a man''s body, but being as shy as she was, she ultimately didn''t have the courage to say it. Then she thought about how Lin Tian had saved her, and that if it weren''t for her, he wouldn''t have vomited so much blood. Now, the image of Lin Tian vomiting blood was still in her mind. Thinking of this, her expression grew serious, and she assured Lin Tian, "I will take responsibility." "..." Lin Tian was taken aback this time. I was just joking; why did you take it seriously? But seeing Wang Ke''s earnest cute expression, Lin Tian couldn''t help but laugh and said, "How can you be so adorable?" "I really will take responsibility," Wang Ke, thinking he doubted her, spoke up again. "All right, all right... I know you will take responsibility. My name is Lin Tian, what''s yours?" Lin Tian said with a smile. "Wang Ke," Wang Ke replied softly. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So, Ke''er, who is going to take responsibility for me, you don''t mind me calling you like this, do you?" Lin Tian asked. "It''s okay, you can call me that," Wang Ke shook her head, telling herself since she''s supposed to take responsibility for Lin Tian, it''s alright for him to call her Ke''er. "Hmm, I''m hungry now, Ke''er, will you get me something to eat?" Lin Tian looked at her and asked. "Okay, I''ll go make something right away," Wang Ke nodded and then left the room to prepare some food. Watching Wang Ke leave the room, Lin Tian shook his head, amazed at how shy the beautiful woman was. Then he heard the system''s voice in his mind. "A special ability energy source has been obtained. Would you like to enhance your physique or convert it into Supernatural Points?" "Special ability energy source?" Lin Tian was startled, then remembered that he had previously fought off a group of Zhang Ya''s superpowers, taking a portion for himself, though he wasn''t sure which of the abilities it was. "Can this special ability energy source be useful to me? Which ability''s energy source is it?" Lin Tian asked the system. "It can be used by the host. This is an energy source for enhancing physique," the system replied. "An energy source for enhancing physique, huh." Hearing this, Lin Tian pondered a bit, somewhat disappointed that it wasn''t Zhang Ya''s Instant Teleportation, which he really wanted. Although he had Neural Response Speed, isn''t Instant Teleportation cooler? As for enhancing his physique, it was hardly necessary for him. He already possessed the Ox Power Technique, which was much more advanced than this energy source''s enhancement. "How many Supernatural Points can it be converted into?" After pondering, Lin Tian made his decision to convert the energy source directly into Supernatural Points. Having upgraded his Ox Power Technique, his Supernatural Points had returned to zero, which really pained him. "Energy source identified: second-level strength energy source. Converting to Supernatural Points yields two points," the system responded upon hearing Lin Tian''s decision. "Only two points?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian felt a bit let down. He had hoped for at least five or six points, even if not seven or eight. He didn''t expect it to turn out to be a measly two points; such a huge discrepancy. "Convert it into Supernatural Points," he decided resignedly, opting to convert the strength energy source into Supernatural Points. Chapter 341 The Debt Collector Arrives At that moment, Lin Tian was injured all over and couldn''t move. Having been gone for so long, he was worried that Mengting and He Qianqian would be anxious. Therefore, Lin Tian wanted to exchange for a healing potion to treat his injuries as soon as possible. However, a healing potion cost one Supernatural Point, and he had just used up all of his. Naturally, exchanging now was the best option. After obtaining two Supernatural Points, Lin Tian immediately exchanged one for a healing potion to treat his injuries. With one potion, his wounds were mostly healed. Feeling no more severe pain, Lin Tian smiled with satisfaction. However, thinking that this had cost him another Supernatural Point made him wince with pain again. This potion was damn expensive, one Supernatural Point per bottle, and it was only for one-time use. "What do you guys want? Get out, this is my house." Suddenly, Lin Tian heard Wang Ke''s voice shouting from outside. "Hehe Get out? Your deadbeat father owes us so much money. Pay us back, and we''ll leave," another voice called out thenthis one was a man, his tone flippant and playful. "Hasn''t my dad already paid you back? What are you still doing here? Leave now or I''ll call the police," Wang Ke retorted, her face showing a mix of shame and rage. She was very familiar with these people; they were from a nearby horse betting arena. Her father, due to betting on horses, had been deceived by them into taking high-interest loans and ended up deeply in debt. "Paid back?" The man sneered at her words. "He did pay back the previous debts, but your old ghost of a father borrowed more just these days. He''s in our hands now. Hurry up and bring out the money, or don''t blame us for being rude." "You..." Wang Ke''s face turned crimson with anger upon hearing the man''s words, but she was helpless. "How much does he owe you?" "Hehe You''re finally being sensible. Actually, it''s not much, just about 200,000," the man said with a grin, his gaze filled with lust as he looked at Wang Ke. "How is that possible?" Wang Ke exclaimed in shock. "How could he owe you so much? You must be lying to me." "Lie to you? When do I have that much free time? Look for yourself, this is your old ghost father''s IOU, it''s all written clearly on it," the man said, pulling out a piece of paper. It was indeed a loan document signed by Wang Ke''s father; Wang Qi. "It clearly states 100,000 on it, how did it turn into 200,000?" Wang Ke''s face darkened, but she still scrutinized the IOU closely. "Your old ghost father took a high-interest loan, silly girl. The extra is obviously the interest," the man said with a cold smirk. "Why don''t you just rob us, then? It''s only been a few days. The interest has doubled already?" Wang Ke pointed at him angrily and scolded him while feeling immensely disappointed with her father. Ever since his business had failed, he continually gambled and often stayed out all night. Every time others came knocking for their money was when she learned of his whereabouts. "Miss Wang Ke, you can''t say things like that. Your old ghost father was fully aware when he borrowed the money. Who else can he blame?" The man said jeeringly. "Now you''ve seen the IOU, just pay the money." "I don''t have it," Wang Ke said coldly. She had already sold everything that could be sold at home the last time she had to pay debts, and now she owed even more. What could she use to pay? "You don''t have it? Miss Wang Ke, you''re not making sense. How can you not have it? Do remember that it''s your father''s debt," the man''s expression grew menacing. "I said I don''t have it, so I don''t. Do whatever you want with him," Wang Ke said. "That won''t do. We came here today with a task. If you come up with the money, we won''t leave. Our boss even said, if you don''t pay, then we''ll take you away," the man leered at Wang Ke. "What do you think, Miss Wang Ke? Will you pay or will you come with us?" Upon hearing that the man intended to take her away, Wang Ke''s face suddenly changed, and she looked at the man warily. "Get out, this is my house. If you don''t leave, I''ll call the police." As she spoke, Wang Ke took out her mobile phone to dial 110. "Slap!" The moment Wang Ke took out her phone, the man slapped it away, then said arrogantly, "Miss Wang Ke, I advise you to be smart. Otherwise, you''ll really suffer. Our boss has long said he wants you to be his woman. Why do you refuse?" "Get lost, I won''t agree." Her phone was slapped away, and Wang Ke''s face turned pale, her voice trembling in fear as she shouted. "Hehe It''s no use. It isn''t about what you agree to," the man said with a grin as he moved forward to grab Wang Ke and take her away. "What kind of man bullies a woman? Aren''t you ashamed?" Just then, Lin Tian stepped out. He had just seen the man trying to grab Wang Ke and spoke up sternly. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s voice, the man stopped what he was doing. Turning around, he saw Lin Tian, a teenager, daring to interrupt his business and scoffed disdainfully. "Who''s this kid? Bugger off, kid, or don''t blame me for being rude." sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ignoring Lin Tian, he moved to grab Wang Ke again, intending to take her away. "You can''t take her away." Seeing the man again focussing on Wang Ke, Lin Tian frowned deeply and swiftly stepped in front of her, blocking the man''s hand. "Kid, are you seeking death? Can''t you understand what I''m saying?" The man was startled as Lin Tian suddenly appeared in front of him, then he became furious upon getting a clear look at Lin Tian''s face. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire He swung his hand to slap Lin Tian, aiming to teach him a lesson. "Slap!" The man''s hand came down, but it didn''t hit Lin Tian. Instead, his arm was firmly gripped by Li Tian. "Damn it, let go of me," the man felt Lin Tian grasping his arm and turned frantic, cursing loudly. But no matter how hard he struggled, he couldn''t break free; Lin Tian''s grip was as strong as a tiger''s vice. "Is this all you''ve got, and you''re trying to kidnap someone? Aren''t you a bit too full of yourself?" Lin Tian said mockingly to the man. "Fuck, let go of me, do you know who I am? I''m Liu Yidao, right-hand man of the boss at the betting arena. Keep poking your nose into this and see if I don''t chop you up," Liu Yidao said viciously. "You want me to let you go? Alright, I''ll let you go," hearing Liu Yidao trying to scare him, Lin Tian was unfazed. His expression unchanging, he then delivered a powerful kick to Liu Yidao''s abdomen, sending him flying away. Chapter 342 Albert? Kren "Bang! Bang!" Liu Yidao''s body was kicked into the air, smashing a few stools, before he painfully climbed up and cursed, "Damn it, that hurts like hell." Then, glaring at Lin Tian, Liu Yidao''s eyes filled with venom. He shouted towards the door, "Brothers, come in, we''ve got a tough nut to crack." "Rustle rustle rustle..." Following Liu Yidao''s order, seven or eight thugs walked in. They were all dressed flashy and had tattoos, clearly a bunch of unemployed drifters. "What happened to Brother Dao?" As these people came in and saw Liu Yidao looking somewhat disheveled, they all wore stunned expressions and asked. "It''s nothing. This kid, take him down for me." Hearing his underling''s question, Liu Yidao couldn''t admit he''d been sent flying by Lin Tian - he couldn''t lose face like that. He pointed at Lin Tian as he spoke. "Pfft, leave this little punk to me. Watch how I knock him down in just minutes." One of the underlings, looking at Lin Tian whom Liu Yidao pointed at, immediately showed a disdainful expression on his face. He was holding a steel rod, then with a grim smile, he said to Lin Tian, "Kid, better watch who you mess with next time." "Whoosh whoosh..." The steel rod swung through the air, whooshing, then came down hard toward Lin Tian''s shoulder. But Lin Tian was not at all panicked. As the rod swung down, he activated his Ox Power Technique without dodging and punched towards the steel rod. "This kid must have lost his mind. He''s actually using his hand to strike a steel rod." "Haha... I think so too. I bet his hand''s definitely going to shatter." "What an idiot, I can''t help but laugh." "..." The rest of the thugs who saw Lin Tian use his hand to meet the steel rod all mocked with sneers. "Clang!" A metallic collision sounded, and then everyone''s gazes froze. They looked at Lin Tian''s fist in disbelief. "What?" What the hell did we just see? The steel rod was actually bent, and his hand was completely fine. "Hiss..." They all involuntarily sucked in a breath of cold air, finding it hard to believe. The thug who swung the steel rod at Lin Tian felt this even more so. Looking at the bent rod in his hands, his courage shattered, and he was filled with a fearful urge to flee. What have I done? How could I provoke someone like this? "Bang!" Lin Tian paid no mind to his shock; he kicked the man in the gut, then looked mockingly at Liu Yidao and said, "Is this the best you got? Doesn''t seem too impressive to me." "..." Hearing this, Liu Yidao and the rest went pale, thinking, damn, we had to run into you. If it were someone else, you''d see what would happen. Yet, clearly overpowered, seeing Lin Tian bend the steel rod with a single punch, Liu Yidao and his men didn''t dare to make a move. Facing such a ruthless person, wouldn''t fighting back be like serving themselves up on a platter? Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire "Hmph." Liu Yidao glared at Wang Ke and snorted coldly, then said, "You''re lucky this time, but don''t forget we''ve got your father. If you don''t bring the money today, get ready to collect his corpse." Having said that, Liu Yidao with his underlings ran off as if they were escaping. "Are you alright?" Lin Tian turned his gaze to Wang Ke, who was next to him, as Liu Yidao left and asked. "No, I''m fine." Wang Ke''s face was somewhat pale, but she still managed to show a strained smile to Lin Tian. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Are you really okay?" Lin Tian looked at her and asked again. "Perhaps I can help you." "No need, you''ve already helped me a lot." Hearing Lin Tian offer his help, Wang Ke''s face showed a bitter smile as she spoke. But she had no intention of dragging Lin Tian down with her. Judging from the IOU from Liu Yidao, she owed the casino two hundred thousand, which was no small sumfor an average family, no one could casually claim they have that much money to spare. Moreover, Lin Tian was only in his teens, where would he get so much money? Besides, they had only just met. Asking for money after one encounter would be too impolite. "So you''re not planning to save your father?" Lin Tian saw through Wang Ke''s concerns and pointed out the crux of the issue. "I, I... This is all his doing. I''ve already paid his debts many times. This time, I''ll just leave it to fate," Wang Ke choked up, her eyes reddening and tears inevitably starting to flow as she spoke. She truly had no other options; even if she could come up with a penny, she wouldn''t just watch her father being taken away, because no matter how much of a scoundrel he was, he was still her father. "Leave it to me; I''ll save your father." Seeing Wang Ke helpless and in tears, Lin Tian couldn''t help but feel compassion. He wrapped his arms around her shoulders, letting her lean on him as he said, "Where is the casino located?" "Don''t go. They have many people and great power. You just fought their people; they won''t let you off." Hearing Lin Tian ask for the location of the casino, Wang Ke immediately became worried and said. "Don''t you know my strength? Tell me their location, and I''ll save your father." Lin Tian reassured her with a comforting smile. Looking at Lin Tian''s smile and recalling the great battle between him and Zhang Ya, Wang Ke inexplicably felt some confidence. She then gave Lin Tian the casino''s location but repeatedly instructed that if he couldn''t win the fight, he should leave and not act recklessly. ...... On the other side, Zhang Ya, having escaped from Lin Tian''s grasp, didn''t look for the Li Family immediately but hid herself away. Her injuries were very severe, hardly any less than Lin Tian''s, especially after the last confrontations with him, where almost every blow did damage to her body. Her arm had been fractured by Lin Tian. Looking at her arm wrapped in a bandage, the venom in Zhang Ya''s eyes was unmistakable; she said through gritted teeth, "Lin Tian, I won''t let you go. Absolutely not." However, recalling the loss of her superpower, she felt powerless again. With the superpower group, she possessed three powers: Instantaneous Movement, enhanced strength, and Curse. Now, with the loss of her strength superpower, she only had Instantaneous Movement and Curse left even thinking of revenge seemed impossible without the means. "Bang!" Suddenly, the door to Zhang Ya''s room was kicked open, and then she saw a foreigner walking in. He had blond hair, blue eyes, fair skin, and a high nose bridge, which made him look quite handsome. "Ya, are you there?" The foreigner called out as he entered the room and looked around. "Albert, why is it you?" Hearing the voice, Zhang Ya let out a sigh of relief, her anxious heart easing. She stepped out of the corner and asked the handsome man in front of her. "Ya, it''s really you! I finally found you." Albert saw Zhang Ya stepping out of the corner and exclaimed excitedly. However, his expression grew somber as he saw her arm wrapped in bandages. Chapter 343 Just Buy Number Six "Who is it? Who dares to hurt you?" Albert looked at Zhang Ya with a murderous intent and said. "His name is Lin Tian." Mentioning her own wound, Zhang Ya also had a fierce look on her face. "Lin Tian? Good, I''ll go kill him for you right now." As soon as Albert heard Zhang Ya mention Lin Tian''s name, he immediately turned to go deal with him. "Wait a second," Zhang Ya said, seeing Albert''s impulsive behavior darken her expression. "Do you know what he looks like? Do you know where he is? You''re just going to run out like this, do you have a brain or not?" "..." Albert, hearing this, showed an embarrassed smile and said, "I''m just eager to avenge you. How dare he harm you; I won''t let him get away with it." "Hmph, still, tell me how you came to Huaxia. Will your family even allow you to leave?" Zhang Ya looked at Albert and huffed coldly. Albert was someone she met in Europe, full name Albert Krone, the heir of a family known as the Krone Family, which was a superpower family, where most members possessed superpowers. Back then, she had fled to Europe severely injured and happened to meet Albert Krone, who was abroad, and he treated her. When Zhang Ya woke up, they spent some time together, and she was surprised to discover that Albert had superpowers. She had always thought that she and Lin Tian might be the only ones in the world who had them. But later, from what Albert told her, she learned that there were many people in the world with superpowers, but in comparison to ordinary people, they were pitifully few, so it was generally hard to meet them. During their time together, Albert became utterly infatuated with Zhang Ya to the point he even swore to marry her. However, at that time, Zhang Ya''s entire focus was on Lin Tian, so how could she care about Albert''s courtship? She was always rejecting him, but Albert was more determined with every setback. He even used his family''s unique superpower cultivation secret technique to help Zhang Ya increase her strength. After Zhang Ya enhanced her power, and feeling greatly confident, she returned to Huaxia alone without notifying Albert, eager to confront Lin Tian. This then led to her alliance with the Li Family and her battles with Lin Tian. "Hehe... I just ran out on my own." Hearing this, Albert said with a foolish smile, his eyes full of infatuation as he looked at Zhang Ya''s face. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire "And you dared to come looking for me? If those old stubborn heads in your family found out, they would definitely have killed me." Zhang Ya''s expression darkened upon hearing this, aware of how formidable those old stubborn heads in Albert''s family were, which was also a reason she was uninterested in Albert. "It''s okay, the family just happens to have some business in Huaxia, I''ll just tell them I came here to take over," Albert said nonchalantly. "Sigh... that''s a relief," Zhang Ya said, relieved, then looking at Albert with bright eyes. Albert''s arrival had significantly increased her chances of challenging Lin Tian. ... After learning the location of the casino from Wang Ke, Lin Tian immediately took a taxi there. Tianxing Horse Racing Ground, a rather large entertainment and leisure venue in the area, well known by anyone who loved to play. After arriving at the horse racing ground, Lin Tian bought one hundred thousand chips at the counter; this place functioned just like a typical casino, except that it specialized in horse racing. "Run, run..." "Chase it, come on, chase it..." "Almost there, just a little bit more..." "..." As soon as he walked in, Lin Tian heard a clamor of voices, the gamblers holding the numbers of their purchased horses, their faces full of excitement, and they were shouting loudly. Seeing this made Lin Tian click his tongue, wondering if such excitement was necessary. You probably wouldn''t be this excited even if someone in your family died. After watching for a while, Lin Tian roughly understood the rules of the horse racing ground. The venue covered a vast area, about the size of a football field, and it was divided into several sections, each hosting different horse racing events. In these areas, the most common race is the "100-meter horse race," with nine out of eighteen areas featuring this event, making up half of them. The others include "200-meter horse race," "400-meter horse race," "800-meter horse race"... and so on. These horse races are actually very simple, the casino picks seven horses and assigns them numbers, then lets them compete on the race track for speed. The gamblers just buy the horses they think are fast. And the "100-meter horse race" is where the horses compete on a 100-meter-long track. "Interesting." Lin Tian said with a smile, watching the grand horse racing scene. "Damn it, lost again, it''s killing me, what was that horse doing, it must have been screwing its dam all night." "Shit, number three again, I swear I could eat your flesh." S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Damn it, there goes my paycheck for the month, I can''t accept this." "..." After a horse race, the gamblers were either happy or cursing, their expressions richer than those of actors. Lin Tian arrived at an area for the 100-meter race, where betting was just beginning, allowing gamblers to place their bets. "Number three, I''m buying number three, Black Wind, though the odds are lower, it''s a sure win." "Bullshit, number four, Divine Dragon, it''s much faster than Black Wind, I''ve seen Black Wind lose several times." "Number five, number one, number two..." "..." The betting area was noisy, with everyone backing the horse they believed in. However, to Lin Tian''s surprise, among the seven horses, numbers one, two, three, four, five, and seven all had buyers, but nobody was buying number six, which also had the highest odds at a terrifying rate of ten to one. "I''ll buy number six, one hundred thousand." After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian took out his chips and spoke to the casino staff handling the bets. "..." Lin Tian''s words made the crowd suddenly silent, and then it immediately erupted. "Holy shit, did I hear wrong? Someone actually bought number six." "Big shot here, he''s buying a sure loser." "Where did this idiot come from, buying blindly without knowing anything?" "..." The people looking at Lin Tian were full of mockery, some schadenfreud, some just watching the drama unfold, others feeling pity. "Buying number six? Are you sure?" The casino staff, upon hearing Lin Tian bet on horse number six, was taken aback and asked again to make sure Lin Tian really meant to buy number six. "Brother, I advise you not to buy number six, any other number has a chance to win, but with number six, you''re bound to lose." At this moment, someone patted Lin Tian on the shoulder kindly and said. "Thanks." Lin Tian smiled at the person and then told the person handling the bets at the casino. "I''m buying number six." Chapter 344 Huge Upset "..." The people who saw Lin Tian insist on betting on number six looked at him as if he were a fool. They had told him that betting on number six was a guaranteed loss, and yet he still placed a bet. Wasn''t that just plain stupidity? And to bet a hundred thousand right off the bat was surely a case of a fool and his money soon parted. Upon hearing the bet, the staff at the casino were momentarily stunned, but inside, they were overjoyed. It was clear money being handed over, and they couldn''t have been more welcoming, wishing more people would come and do the same. After placing Lin Tian''s bet for him and giving him a ticket for number six, they continued to take bets from the people behind him. "Hurry up, hurry up... The horse race is about to begin. If you want to place a bet, do it quickly, or you''ll have to wait for the next race." Lin Tian took his betting slip and found a seat to sit down, then waited for the start of the horse race. "Hey, brother, you''re definitely going to lose that hundred thousand this time," said the man who had cautioned Lin Tian earlier, shaking his head as he spoke. "Why?" Lin Tian asked curiously, not understanding why betting on number six meant certain defeat. "You must be new here," Chen Xiaoxin said with a start, then explained, "The horse in stall six is an old one. Although it used to be very powerful, it''s not up to par anymore. The only reason it''s in the race is so the casino can trap newcomers. They let them think it''s a champion horse, enticing them to bet big." "But anyone with a little understanding knows it''s just a ruse, which is why people who have been here a couple of times don''t bet on such horses, even though their odds are frighteningly high." "So that''s how it is," Lin Tian said with a hint of a smile. "Who knows, maybe I really could win?" "..." Chen Xiaoxin heard Lin Tian still talking about possibly winning and couldn''t help but shake his head, saying nothing more. First-timers always think that way, but what''s the result? They end up losing even their trousers. That''s just human nature. The more others believe something is impossible, the more one believes in the possibility, desiring to create a miracle. But how easy is it to create miracles? If they could be so easily achieved, would they still be considered miracles? Soon, the betting for this area was finished, and the casino led the seven horses onto the track, readying them for the race. On each horse was a rider, and soon it would be up to them to control their mounts to see who would be the first to cross the hundred-meter track. "I have to win; I''m betting on three, the fastest one." "Psh, number three? You''re proud to bet on that trash? I''m all in on number seven; I''m definitely going to win this time." "Number five, number five is a sure win." "..." Before the race had even started, the spectators were already making a racket, each one convinced that their choice was the right one. "Get ready; 1, 2..." On the track, the referee yelled while holding a flag, and then with a ''bang'', the starter''s gun went off, and all seven horses bolted out at the same time. For the first ten meters, they were all close, but after ten meters, the difference became evident. As expected, the horse in stall six was falling behind, quickly losing ground by several meters, with the other horses also showing varying leads. The horse in lane seven was in the lead. The rider lashed the whip non-stop, making the horse cry out in pain, but it only increased its speed, covering forty to fifty meters in barely three seconds, half of the race distance. Close behind was number four, with only the length of a car between them, followed by numbers five and three. "Go, number seven, go... Win this for me in one go!" "Don''t fall behind, number four, overtake it, hurry up!" "Come on, number three, come on... I bet my entire fortune on you." "..." Watching the horses race down the track, everyone became excited, yelling until their faces turned red as if they were injected with adrenaline. On the other hand, those who had bet on the trailing horses wilted like frostbitten eggplants, with a wooden expression, and then began to curse aloud. "Damn it, why was I blind enough to bet on you?" "Fuck, there goes several months of my salary." "Honey, I''m so sorry, your makeup is gone." "..." The only person in the crowd who remained calm was probably Lin Tian, who watched as his number six horse was left far behind without a hint of panic on his face, still wearing a faint smile. Just as the leading number seven horse was 20 meters away from the finish line, Lin Tian''s Anti-Gravity Ability suddenly activated, targeting the ground beneath the feet of number seven. "Huh" The number seven horse suddenly lost its balance, its head hitting the ground and tumbling, sliding for four or five meters, unable to get back up. "Holy shit, here''s my chance," shouted those who initially thought they were bound to lose when they saw the number seven horse fall. "Number three, run, overtake that son of a bitch!" "Number four, hurry up!" "..." This incident happened so unexpectedly that no one could react, especially those who bet on number seven. They went from excitedly cheering to feeling like they had just lost an unburied father, cursing their bad luck internally. "Fuck, this is really fucked up, what the hell is going on?" "Son of a bitch, there goes my money, just like that." "Damn it" "..." At this moment, those who had bet on number three were excited as they saw money waving at them. But how could Lin Tian let them get their way? His bet was on number six, the last one, number six who had barely covered fifty meters in a dozen seconds. The Anti-Gravity Ability was used again, and the fate of number three mirrored that of number seven, tumbling over, oh no, it was the horse that ate shit. "What the hell is happening?" "Fuck, why did it fall too?" "That''s it, number four, your chance has come." Stay updated with My Virtual Library Empire "..." Seeing number three horse fall, the stands boiled over again, some cursing, some cheering, it was as chaotic as it gets. However, what was unbelievable was that the number four horse also fell, then number one, two, and five. Watching almost all the horses fall, everyone was dumbfounded. What in the world was this? It must be intentional, I''ve never seen anything like this. Six out of seven horses laid on the ground unable to rise, leaving only the last one, number six, on the track. The rider of number six, seeing the horses ahead fallen, was also stunned and even forgot to drive his horse forward, just sitting there dumbly as the horse slowly walked on. "Huh" And when number six reached the spot where the other horses had fallen, it suddenly stopped, snorting steam from its nostrils, looking disdainful. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 345 Seeing a Ghost "..." Everyone watching had a dark expression, as the beast seemed to be scoffing at the horses that had fallen, its haughty face as if to say, "Losers, thought you were fast, huh? Fell down, didn''t you? I''m just gonna walk right over here, no need to run." Then, everyone watched as horse number six leisurely walked toward the finish line. "I, damn." Finally, the silence in the stands erupted as people began to shout. "What the hell is going on? How did number six win? I..." "My God, I must be dreaming. Quick, someone slap me and wake me up." "..." Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire Lin Tian was the only one smiling at the situation, then he went to the bewildered betting area and said, "Should you be paying me now?" "Huh? What?" When they heard Lin Tian''s words, the casino staff still didn''t catch on. "..." Lin Tian looked at them speechlessly. "I won, should you be paying me now?" "Oh, yes, yes." Only then did they react, quickly handing over one million in chips to him. Those who had lost bets watched as Lin Tian instantly won a million, their eyes turning red with envy; damn, that was their money. Chen Xiaoxin looked at Lin Tian, his eyes conveying a different meaning. How come all the other horses fell except for number six? Knowing that under normal circumstances number six had no chance of winning, why did he still bet on it? And yet he had won, as if he knew what was going to happen. This was all too unscientific. The failure of one race didn''t drive the gamblers away. One by one, they rallied and came back to the betting point, ready for the next race. "Damn it, I don''t believe this. I''m betting on number seven next." "That was a fluke, last time must have been a fluke. I''m sticking with number three." "This time I''m definitely going to win." "..." The gamblers continued to place their bets, all except Chen Xiaoxin, who wasn''t in a rush. He was watching which horse number Lin Tian would choose. "Since number six won last time, I''ll keep betting on number six then." Lin Tian looked at horse number six, still unclaimed, and cheerfully tossed his million in chips over. "A million on it." "Hiss..." The other gamblers gasped when they heard Lin Tian bet a million, thinking, Damn, even if you''re rich, that''s no way to burn money, right? He got lucky last round and won, but does he really think he can win again? Dream on. "I''ll also bet on number six, one hundred thousand." That was Chen Xiaoxin also placing his bet, throwing his chips out. "Cough, cough..." A gambler drinking water choked upon hearing someone else betting on number six, and with one hundred thousand at that. He started coughing violently, spitting out the water he''d drunk and his face turned red. Everyone''s look at Chen Xiaoxin was as if they were staring at an idiot. "Can''t believe it, one lunatic wasn''t enough, here comes another." "Ha ha... It''s an eye-opener indeed. Someone else is following the bet, really think they can keep this luck going?" "This idiot, wait till you are crying later." "..." As Chen Xiaoxin joined Lin Tian in betting on number six, everyone started to laugh, none believing they could possibly win. The people at the casino were also stunned, but they were all holding back laughter. They were scared Lin Tian might just run off after winning so much money, and if that happened, they would be in big trouble. Losing so much money all at once, the boss would definitely not let them off the hook. But seeing that Lin Tian didn''t leave and even bet all his money at once, all on number six, they snickered to themselves. They didn''t believe the same surprise from the last race could happen again. "Aren''t you afraid of losing to me?" Lin Tian asked Chen Xiaoxin with a smile. "Haha There''s no sure win in gambling. Seeing you got such nerve, brother, I naturally followed suit," Chen Xiaoxin replied with a laugh. In reality, he wasn''t feeling confident either; this one hundred thousand was all he had. He had always mingled in this casino, always careful and cautious, usually betting on horses with more wins than losses, so he had some discernment indeed. "My name is Chen Xiaoxin. May I know what to call you, brother?" Chen Xiaoxin asked Lin Tian. "Heh That name is careful enough, but I don''t see much caution in what you do," Lin Tian teased after hearing his name. "I''m Lin Tian." "That''s not necessarily true," Chen Xiaoxin said meaningfully. "Didn''t brother Lin Tian win the last race?" "Last race? That was just luck. I was blindly betting," Lin Tian said nonchalantly, ignoring Chen Xiaoxin''s gaze. "This time, I''m just betting the money I won." "" Seeing Lin Tian''s demeanor, Chen Xiaoxin suddenly felt insecure and even regretted gambling all his one hundred thousand. If he lost, wouldn''t he be losing everything? "Hehe Brother Lin Tian must be joking. I believe we will win again this time," Chen Xiaoxin said with a forced smile. Soon, the horse race began again. After the seven horses took their positions, the referee fired the starting gun. The seven horses burst out, and indeed, horse number six fell behind right from the start, with the others racing ahead, making Chen Xiaoxin turn pale. "It''s over, it''s definitely over This time it''s a real disaster," he thought to himself. Watching the six horses leading in the front, the spectator stands erupted again. They had forgotten the defeat of the last race and were shouting with all their might. "Run, run!" "Catch up, hurry!" "Win, run fast, you must win!" Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "" All six horses, which were newly replaced, were roughly equal in strength; they were almost running neck to neck, none letting the other overtake. Even as they approached the last twenty meters to the finish line, none had a significant advantage. "My god, why on earth did I bet on number six?" Chen Xiaoxin lamented as he watched horse number six only halfway through the race. Just when he resigned himself to fate, the six leading horses, with a "swoosh", all fell together, collapsing just five meters from the finish line. "Clang!" A spectator who was drinking water dropped his bottle to the ground in shock at the sight, staring open-mouthed at the scene, not blinking an eye. Everyone else had the look of having seen a ghost, unable to believe what they were witnessing. "Damn, what the hell is this." "Fuck, again?" "I''m fucking done, you''re kidding me." "" The spectator stands suddenly erupted, with the betters swearing loudly, spitting, throwing whatever they could find, and those without anything to throw slapped themselves hard to see if they were dreaming. Only Lin Tian had a slight mischievous smile on his lips, as if all of this was within his expectations. ........................... Chapter 346 Heavy Bleeding, Lost a Bit Too Much "Won, we won?" Chen Xiaoxin said in disbelief. The number six horse in the field, with the same expression as in the last race, looked down on the fallen horses with a leisurely and disdainful face as it walked towards the finish line. "Really won, wow, I got money." Seeing the number six horse truly cross the finish line, Chen Xiaoxin shouted out loud, too excited to control himself, almost kneeling to kiss the ground. Watching Chen Xiaoxin''s reaction, everyone else had an expression full of dark lines, just like they had eaten flies, the spitting image of a wife running off with someone else. Damn it, how could we lose again? And in such a mysterious way. Lin Tian didn''t care about these people''s expressions; he went by himself to the betting counter and collected his winning chips of ten million. Similarly, Chen Xiaoxin also collected his one million, looking at the chips in his hand with a silly grin. As for the casino staff, seeing the chips in their hands, their faces were as ugly as they could get. Currently seated, if they stood up, they might''ve fallen over with weak legs. This, this is over ten million dollars, just streamed out of their hands, and they can''t even find a reasonable explanation. If the boss asks, should they say the other horses just fell down? Fuck, who the hell would believe that? They wouldn''t believe it themselves if they hadn''t seen it with their own eyes. "Next race, I''m sticking with number six," Lin Tian said with a kind smile to the casino staff. "Ten million, all in." "Thud!" This time the casino staff really couldn''t hold back, even those sitting fell over, cold sweat on their forehead, looking at the chips Lin Tian handed over, they dared not take them. After such bizarre incidents occurring two races in a row, they had developed a psychological shadow. Especially seeing Lin Tian still smiling, it felt as if a demon was smiling at them, whispering. Come on, I will take your life. "I''ll also take number six, five hundred thousand," Chen Xiaoxin said, taking half from his pile of chips. Actually, he wanted to bet a million, but he didn''t have the nerve, not because he didn''t trust Lin Tian, but because he had other uses for the money. As a businessman, you never put yourself in a situation with no way out. And he was exactly that kind of person. "Hiss..." The spectators looked at Lin Tian continue to bet on number six, and to bet all ten million no less, and couldn''t help but watch with sided glances. Unlike their previous jests, they were more appraising, trying to discern where Lin Tian got the courage to keep betting on number six. But no matter how much they looked, they couldn''t find a reason, and finally had to give up reluctantly, yet this time they hesitated over what to bet on. The occurrences in the last two races were too strange; not only did the casino staff have a mental shadow, but so did they. "Damn it, if I lose, I lose; I''ll take number six too, ten thousand," someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, throwing out the last of their chips. "I''ll take number six too, already lost two races, don''t mind losing a third," with one person starting, others followed suit, one by one coming out to bet on number six. Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire "Number six, a hundred thousand." "Number six, fifty thousand." "Number six, five thousand." "..." The herd mentality was terrifying. After everyone had placed their bets, it turned out that ninety-eight percent of them had put their money on horse number six, leaving only a few newcomers who hadn''t bought that number. Looking at so many people betting on number six, they were all stunned before bursting into ridicule, "A bunch of idiots, even if you want to lose money, this isn''t the way to do it." However, to their surprise, the casino staff at that moment looked as pale as ghosts, with cold sweat running down their foreheads like rain, as if they were sick and still came to work. "Buddy, are you alright? You look terrible. If you''re sick, you should rest properly. Why push yourself like this? Money never ends," the newcomers said to the casino staff with good intentions. "..." Upon hearing this, the casino staff wanted to roar inside, ''you''re the sick one, your whole family is sick, can''t you see I''m scared to death? Stop blabbering nonsense here, you think I don''t want to rest? I''m freaking considering quitting right now.'' "It''s nothing, nothing..." Internally raging, the casino staff didn''t show it on the surface, instead, they managed a smile uglier than crying and said. "Hurry up, I''m waiting to see the results of this race." "Exactly, stop dawdling, or believe me, I''ll complain about you guys." "Hurry up, hurry up... I''m waiting for the money to roll in." Having waited for so long without the race starting, the gamblers started to lose their patience and curse loudly; in the end, the casino staff started the race with a sense of resigned fatalism. "Bang!" With the sound of the starter''s pistol, the horses on the seven tracks all burst forth, with number six once again trailing far behind. "Ha ha... I told you these people went crazy, betting like fools on horse number six. Now they must feel stupid, heartbroken, eh?" As they saw the horses they bet on sprinting ahead, the newcomers laughed and jeered. But when they looked at the expressions of the gamblers who had bet on number six, they were taken aback. Were they all scared silly? At this point, they were still fixated on horse number six; did they think it could still make a comeback? "Idiots!" They cursed in their minds, then watched intently as their own horses ran. This time, they were sure to win. Thinking about the money they would win, smiles began to form at the corners of their mouths, planning a wild night out, not for anything else, but because they had money, they won money. "Boom!" Just as they thought they were guaranteed to win, fantasizing about how many hostesses they would find, something eerie happened the horses they bet on fell, all six leading horses tumbled. "Yes, there it is!" "Wow, that''s so thrilling!" "Ha ha... I finally won some money!" "..." Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The originally silent stands suddenly erupted into chaos, everyone screaming and shouting as they watched the six horses fall; even some overly excited people started kissing the man next to them, mouth to mouth between several men. Oh, the scene was too beautiful, I dared not watch anymore. "It''s over, I''m dead for sure," the casino staff, seeing the six horses fall again, really felt lifeless and slumped to the ground, their strength completely drained. So many people had bet on number six this race, and at ten times the odds, seeing the terrifying numbers above, he didn''t even want to count anymore. It might be better to end his misery himself quickly. This area of the racetrack lost so much money all at once, and they had noticed it as early as the second race. When they found out that, in two consecutive races, horses fell, they almost beat up the messenger who delivered the news. What the hell are you talking about, telling myths here? Do you think this is a movie or writing a novel? Chapter 347 Taking Drastic Measures This mysterious matter actually dared to be discussed, but in the end, under the earnest assurance of their younger brother, they watched the third race with skepticism. The result was exactly as the younger brother had said, all the horses fell, and only the least likely to win, the number six horse, won the race. "How is this possible?" Ma Wu stood up as he looked at the scene before him, his face full of disbelief. He was the boss of this horse racing casino and the overlord of this area in Wu''an City. In Wu''an City''s underworld, he also had a good reputation and was nicknamed "Ma the Retaliator." This nickname wasn''t because he was two-faced, but because he was vindictive. If someone crossed him, he would always seek revenge, hence the name "Ma the Retaliator." "What exactly happened? Go over the events again," Ma Wu ordered his underling, his expression grim. He had already learned that many people had bet on the number six horse in the third race, and thinking about the tenfold odds, his heart was bleeding. Not paying out was out of the questionwith so many people betting, if he didn''t pay, he couldn''t expect to continue operating in Wu''an City; one or two people might have been manageable. "Yes, yes" The underling, frightened by Ma Wu''s expression, quickly nodded and then recounted the events in detail. After listening, Ma Wu fell silent. After a while, he asked, "Are you saying it was this guy named Lin Tian who started betting on the number six horse, and then he won, and the horse falling started with this race?" "Yes," the underling nodded in confirmation. "It seems the problem is with this kid," Ma Wu''s eyes narrowed, his expression growing dangerous. "Pay those who won, and then drug the number six horse, dose it heavily. Also bring the best six horses to this track, and get the best rider." "Yes, boss," the underling nodded and then left to carry out his orders. Ma Wu watched the excited bettors in the security video and a cold smirk appeared on his face. Is my money that easy to earn? What you''ve swallowed, I''ll make you spit out. The bettors, holding their chips, were thrilled, but the only ones with distressed expressions, as if they had eaten flies, were the newcomers. They watched the winning bettors with envy, cursing themselves for their stupidity; so many had bet on number six, why hadn''t they followed suit? Now, they were left utterly broke. Lin Tian held a billion in chips, a slight smile curling his lips. However, what made him frown was the casino staff''s absence; they hadn''t confronted him yet. After causing them to lose money, they couldn''t possibly ignore it. Indeed, Lin Tian''s initial goal had been to draw the casino''s attention, to let them know he was there to cause trouble, to provoke them into approaching him first. "Hmm, since you can keep your composure, then I''ll make you lose more, let''s see whether your patience or mine runs out first," Lin Tian thought to himself, then he threw out his billion again, continuing to bet on the number six horse. Without any surprises, the other bettors, having tasted victory, did the same, eagerly urging the casino to start the race. This time, the casino staff didn''t delay; they had received orders from above and knew what was going to happen. Watching the excited bettors, they sneered inwardly. Enjoy now, for soon you''ll be crying. After collecting all the chips, the horses on the track were also ready, poised to start the race. When all seven horses were standing on the track, the bettors were stunned at first, followed by bursting into curses. "Fucking hell, isn''t this a scam? Why are the other six horses so huge?" "Damn it, they''re not even in the same league; those are all imported horses." "Give me my money back, I''m not betting anymore. Is this how you cheat? It''s clearly a trap." "..." The six horses on the track were all taller and more robust than horse number six, and it was evident they weren''t ordinary horses, which the gamblers couldn''t accept. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the casino staff ignored them, stating bets were already placed and unless they wanted to forfeit their chips, the race would proceed. Once this was announced, the gamblers were cursing internally, but all tacitly remained silent. Forging their chips, were they dreaming? Wasn''t that just surrendering? I might continue betting and possibly even win. Each gambler prayed internally that number six would keep winning; otherwise, they''d really lose big. Having won so much in the previous round, many had gambled all their savings. A loss now would leave them with nothing. Unlike the gamblers, Lin Tian watched the six robust horses on the track with a trace of a wicked smile. "Can''t sit still now, can you?" Lin Tian thought to himself. "Bang!" The starter''s gun sounded, and the six horses shot off like arrows from a bow, moving so quickly that spectators were twenty meters behind before they could react. Yes, you read that right. There were only six horses running, not seven, because at that moment, horse number six was unmoving. No matter how the rider whipped it, it didn''t budge; it just hung its head, breathing out white air, and if you looked closely, you''d see saliva dripping from its mouth. "Damn it, what the hell? It''s not running." The gamblers were unsettled by this sight, suspecting the casino of foul play were it not for the sound of the whip cracking. "Damn it, run, would you just run?" Watching the other six horses having run half the distance, the gamblers began to panic, wishing they were the horse, running desperately on the track. The casino staff, seeing the anxious faces of the gamblers, felt incredibly satisfied inside, thinking, die from your losses, let''s see if you''re still arrogant? Still expecting horse number six to run? Impossible with such strong sedatives, being up was already surprising, let alone running. Maybe dream about it tonight while sleeping. Lin Tian also frowned upon seeing this, not expecting the casino to play such a clever hand; indeed, drugging was the best move. Even if he could cause the other six horses to fall, he couldn''t make horse number six move to win. At the casino, one rule was clear: no ties. Once the bet started, if a tie occurred, the casino would win. "Hehe... think you can win like this?" After understanding the casino''s tactic, Lin Tian laughed sardonically. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire Then, he activated his Anti-Gravity Superpower, and the six leading horses tumbled all at once. Chapter 348 Here to Make Trouble Next, Lin Tian applied his Anti-Gravity Ability under the feet of horse number six, which allowed it to float about one centimeter off the ground as it began moving toward the finish line. His Anti-Gravity Ability wasn''t just about making horses fall; it could move heavy objects, just like Telekinesis. "Fell down, fell again." As the spectators watched the six horses falling to the ground, the bettors in the stands shouted with glee, but their enthusiasm soon plummeted. They had fallen, but horse number six wasn''t running, so they still couldn''t win. "It''s running, it''s running, horse number six is off!" Suddenly someone cried out, and then everyone''s gaze shifted toward horse number six. Indeed, it had started running, and though it wasn''t very fast, it was still running. Instantly, everyone grew excited. "Haha good run, well done." "We won, we won, money, I''m going to be rich this time." "Someone slap me to see if I''m dreaming." "" Everyone began screaming, except for the Casino people, who looked as if they had seen a ghost when they looked at horse number six. How could this be? Such a strong sedative had been administered that it was lucky it didn''t go down, but how could it still run? At this moment, Ma Wu was also watching everything through the screen; his face turned bewildered, then as grim as could be. Now, the issue was not whether the horse could run or not but the fact that he was losing a lot of money, so much so that he felt like dying. "Let''s go, let''s see what''s happening." In a rage, he turned off the monitor, burst through the door, and headed toward the area of the Casino where Lin Tian was. By that time, horse number six had crossed the finish line amidst the screams of the crowd, and everyone in the stands erupted into joyful shouts because they were thrilled, even more so than winning a lottery. After all, when have you ever seen so many people winning the lottery together? They rushed to the betting points to cash in their chips. Enjoy new chapters from My Virtual Library Empire "Move, move" All the bettors crowded around the Casino''s betting point, blocked solidly, fearing they might not get their turn. Suddenly, a path opened up in the crowd. The bettors, shoved aside, were immediately annoyed and about to curse out loud but when they saw the muscular men who were pushing through, they instantly shut up. Thinking, I''ve won money today, I''m happy not to quarrel with you. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These people ignored the angry glares of the bettors. After making their way through, they saw a middle-aged man in a suit coming toward them. He had a side-part in his hair, slicked with oil, shiny and giving an air of an upper-class gentleman. However, the scar on his face, running diagonally from his left eye to the right corner of his mouth like a creeping centipede and twitching as he spoke, significantly spoiled that aura, making him look fierce and terrifying. "Hello, my name is Ma Wu, and I am the owner of this horse racing casino," the middle-aged man said as he walked up to Lin Tian. "Pleased to meet you," Lin Tian responded, flashing a friendly smile at Ma Wu. "I''ll get straight to the point with you, Lin Tian. I hope to cancel this round of gambling because, as you''ve seen, there were too many incredible things happening. Let''s forget about the previous two rounds; I''ll have someone refund all the chips," Ma Wu said with a smile. His words suggested a discussion, but his tone was commanding and left no room for argument. "Oh? You''re not joking, are you, Mr. Ma? After all, the winnings are rightfully ours. Isn''t it a bit overbearing to cancel and take away our winnings? This is a casino, after all. Who would dare gamble here if word got out? How is this different from defaulting on a debt? Besides, a big businessman like you wouldn''t care about such a small amount of money, right?" Lin Tian said with a smile, seemingly oblivious to Ma Wu''s authoritative tone. "" Ma Wu almost choked when Lin Tian mentioned that a ''big businessman shouldn''t care about the small money.'' Damn small money? Aside from your one billion, the combined bets of the others reached three billion and then multiplied to forty billion. You call that small money, try taking it out and see. "I said this matter is suspicious. The first two rounds are passable, but we must cancel this one," Ma Wu said, his voice growing ominous. Anyone who knew him could tell he was getting angry. "What does that have to do with us? It''s a problem with your casino, and since we won, you should just pay up," Lin Tian spoke without any regard for Ma Wu''s feelings. The others silently applauded him in their hearts while also cursing Ma Wu. "Damn it! You only start claiming it''s suspicious when we win. How come you never said it was suspicious when we lost? Just admit you can''t afford to lose," they exclaimed. "Fucking hell, isn''t this outright fraud?" "Son of a bitch, if I could beat you, I would have knocked the hell out of you by now," they cursed. "" Not one person there was satisfied with Ma Wu, though they didn''t dare say it out loud. "So, you disagree, young Lin Tian?" Ma Wu pressed, staring at Lin Tian, the atmosphere so tense a single sound might have triggered a brawl. "Of course I disagree," Lin Tian said, his lips curling into a smirk. "I''m having such incredible luck today; I was actually thinking about playing a few more rounds. Maybe I won''t have to work ever again." "Motherfucker, what the heck do you think you are? Mr. Ma is giving you face by talking to you. Don''t be ungrateful," snapped one of Ma Wu''s henchmen as he saw Lin Tian flatly refuse Ma Wu. "Kid, believe it or not, if I want to today, you won''t be able to leave this place," he threatened. "Are you threatening me?" Lin Tian asked, face full of mockery as he looked at the henchman. "I am threatening you, so what? What can you possibly do about it?" retorted the henchman arrogantly, openly admitting to the threat. Ma Wu frowned slightly, disliking his henchman''s foolishness. Why would one openly talk about such matters? It''s better left unsaid; isn''t it uncomfortable to spell it out like this? But he just frowned and said nothing more; this was his territory. As his henchman had said, they were threateningso what? Who would dare respond? "Well, I really" Lin Tian was about to speak when Chen Xiaoxin suddenly jumped out and pulled him back, saying, "Brother Lin Tian, let''s just let it go, okay? We''ve already won quite a bit from the first two rounds." He had realized that if Lin Tian continued to push the issue, Ma Wu definitely wouldn''t let him off. He was grateful to Lin Tian for winning so much money today, enough even to risk offending Ma Wu by stepping in to persuade him. "Hehe... what''s there to be afraid of? I came here looking for trouble; I''m just afraid they won''t dare do anything to me," Lin Tian said with an easy smile. Chapter 349 Wang Qi The others were terrified upon hearing this. My god, what did I just hear? Is he really causing trouble in front of Ma Wu? "Big brother, do you know who Ma Wu is? Daring to offend him like this, do you have a death wish?" Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaoxin''s expression also changed, and then he pulled Lin Tian aside and whispered, "Brother Lin Tian, you can''t just say anything recklessly." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "But I already said it." Lin Tian looked at the nervous Chen Xiaoxin and felt a warmth in his heart; he hadn''t expected someone he had just met to stand up and speak for him. "..." Chen Xiaoxin. "Heh heh... it seems I, Ma Wu, haven''t taken action for too long. Now, there are even people daring to cause me trouble right to my face." Ma Wu looked at Lin Tian with a cold expression. "Do you know what the consequence of offending me, Ma Wu, is?" "What is it?" Lin Tian asked with a smirk. "Chopped into pieces and fed to dogs." Ma Wu revealed a cruel smile, which, coupled with the scar on his face, made him even more formidable. "Is that so? With just these trash of yours?" Lin Tian looked disdainfully at the few men Ma Wu had brought with him. "Haha... Young man, it costs to talk big," Ma Wu suddenly laughed heartily, then waved to his men. "Catch him." "Hee hee hee... Kid, you had your chance to take the easy route. Don''t worry, I''ll go easy on you," the subordinate who had spoken earlier cackled as he rolled up his sleeves and walked towards Lin Tian. The other people in the casino also gathered around, surrounding Lin Tian. These were the men Ma Wu had carefully selected to maintain order, meant to intimidate troublemakers. They were all tall and muscular, imposing in appearance. The gamblers watching Lin Tian being surrounded all changed their expressions and sighed inwardly; why couldn''t this young man just restrain himself a bit? Even if the betting on this round is cancelled, you still won a billion, yes, ten billion is a lot, but you need to stay alive to use it, don''t you? Many people seemed to know what was going to happen next; each turned their heads away, unable to bear watching. "Ah! Oh! Ooh..." But when they heard the screams a while later, they weren''t from Lin Tian. Turning back, their expressions froze. They saw the muscular men who had surrounded Lin Tian lying on the ground, stacked up like logs, with the one who had spoken first at the very bottom. Crushed under so many people, his eyes rolled back and foam at the mouth, he appeared on the verge of fainting. "Tsk tsk... Boss Ma, you see I was right, these trash can''t handle me," Lin Tian said with a smirk after tidying up the tough men, looking at Ma Wu. "Hmph." Ma Wu''s face was terribly unpleasant, almost dripping with moisture. He stared at Lin Tian, his expression growing grave; he hadn''t anticipated Lin Tian to be so formidable that his numerous subordinates would so easily be subdued. "I wonder on what path Brother Lin Tian has made his mark?" Ma Wu was very wary of Lin Tian''s abilities and began speculating about his background, thinking he was somewhat known in Wu''an City, but there were indeed many who could handle him. "What, getting scared now?" Hearing Ma Wu ask about his background, Lin Tian looked at him mockingly. "Weren''t you saying you''d chop me up and feed me to the dogs just now?" "Heh heh... Brother Lin Tian, you jest, it was just a joke," Ma Wu said coldly. "A joke, huh? Well, you really scared me," Lin Tian said exaggeratedly. "..." Though the gamblers were surprised by Lin Tian''s strength, hearing him say this, they all had a speechless expression. "Brother, who talks like that? You look completely relaxed, where''s the scared look? We''d be grateful if you just didn''t scare us." Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire "Brother Lin Tian, you jest," Ma Wu said with an ugly, forced smile, but facing Lin Tian''s dominance, he could only endure it. Although he regarded himself as stronger than those muscular men, he was not able to deal with them as easily as Lin Tian had. Thus, he was determined not to continue crossing paths with Lin Tian. "I bullied your men a bit; you won''t hold it against me, will you?" Lin Tian, seeing through Ma Wu''s thoughts, felt even more disdain for him. How could such a person make a name for himself in this field? He lacked any real guts. "No, they brought it on themselves," Ma Wu said, his lips twitching. "So, about the money I won this round, you''re not thinking of cancelling it, are you?" Lin Tian continued. "No, not at all..." Ma Wu felt as though his heart was being twisted, but he still agreed reluctantly. Forty billionthat wasn''t an amount just anyone could produce, and even though he had been running the casino for many years, it was only so much he had earned; this was like returning to square one. "Hmm, that''s good then," Lin Tian nodded, satisfied. Seeing that Ma Wu wasn''t cancelling the bet, all the gamblers were thrilled, but since Ma Wu was there, they dared not express it loudly, so many were holding it in until their faces turned red. "Actually, Boss Ma, I didn''t come here to trouble you," Lin Tian said unexpectedly, looking at the chips in his hand. "..." Ma Wu, standing to the side and hearing this, nearly spat out blood. Can''t you stop belittling me? Holding the money and still saying this. If you''re not here to cause trouble, then what are you here for? If this isn''t causing trouble, then what is? God... "I came to ask for someone," Lin Tian said, paying no attention to Ma Wu''s expression, "I heard you''ve detained a man named Wang Qi?" "Wang Qi?" Ma Wu was stunned upon hearing the name, unable to react as he had never heard it before. At that moment, a casino subordinate, seeing Ma Wu''s confused look, quickly ran up to explain, and Ma Wu then learned that Wang Qi was someone who had taken out a high-interest loan from the casino, borrowed two hundred thousand but hadn''t repaid it, and they had just been pressuring him to pay these past few days. "Whew... whew..." Hearing this, Ma Wu''s breathing became rapid, and it took several deep breaths to calm down. However, his extremely constipated expression was apparent to everyone; he was very uncomfortable, very angry, and felt like crying. And wasn''t that just how Ma Wu felt in his heart? For the sake of two hundred thousand, he ended up losing forty billion. What was that? What was that? He felt like dying. "Go bring Wang Qi out," Ma Wu gritted his teeth and forced the words out. The subordinate didn''t dare dally and quickly brought Wang Qi over. Chapter 1 - 1 Waste? How am I waste? Grade 12 (Class 19), the teacher was lecturing at the podium, while Lin Tian, with excitement on his face, was flipping through a math book and stealthily glancing over the delicate bodies of his female classmates. "ABCDEFG..." Lin Tian quietly sang an English song, a hint of a sly smile on his lips. Flipping a math book while singing an English song, probably only a unique character like Lin Tian could manage such a feat. However, neither the surrounding students nor the teacher could know that the clothes of each girl were slowly turning transparent in Lin Tian''s eyes. Superpower! Clairvoyance! Yes, this was the new superpower Lin Tian had just acquired! But the clairvoyant ability only lasted a few seconds before gradually fading, and Lin Tian''s focus returned to the math book in his hands. Lin Tian flipped through the book quickly, essentially scanning it and then flipping to the next page. As he continued, his flipping speed increased even more. Simultaneously, as the pages turned, Lin Tian''s face became more and more excited. It worked! It really worked! I understand! I completely understand! Without any obstacles! Lin Tian, with an excited expression, flipped through the math book, understanding everything completely! Just one read, and he fully understood the previously incomprehensible math book. Lin Tian slowly closed the book and closed his eyes. As Lin Tian closed his eyes, every scene from the book surfaced in his mind! He had completely memorized it! And he had only read it once! Most importantly, he completely understood it as well! Feeling this magical change, Lin Tian looked very excited, his face even turning a bit flushed with emotion! Superpowers! Such a powerful superpower! Lin Tian thought excitedly. Lin Tian could hardly believe that he had one day acquired such a miraculous Supernatural Ability System. Today, on his way to school, he had found a silver plastic watch on the road. Thinking the watch looked nice, Lin Tian decided to try it on. Little did he know that as soon as he put on the silver watch, it melted into a liquid and merged into his body, and a surge of information appeared in his mind. From this information, Lin Tian learned that the watch was created by a brilliant scientist three thousand years in the future, specifically designed for picking up girls. Once the watch was put on, a Supernatural Ability System would form inside the user''s body, and this system could issue various tasks. Upon completing these tasks, the user would earn Supernatural Points. These Supernatural Points could be exchanged for various superpowers within the system. Invisibility, flying, clairvoyancenone were mere dreams anymore, and with enough Supernatural Points, even traveling into space wasn''t an issue. When the system first activated, it gifted two abilities: an eidetic memory with comprehension abilities and an initial clairvoyant experience! After absorbing this information, Lin Tian was still half-doubtful, but now he completely believed it! Superpowers! He really acquired superpowers! Because just now, By merely reading through a book once, Lin Tian memorized and understood its content! This was miraculous for Lin Tian, considering he usually performed poorly in school and never understood what the books were about. Usually, he recognized the formulas in the book, but they didn''t recognize him! But now it was different, as he had fully memorized and understood everything after only one read! Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This is amazing!" Lin Tian muttered excitedly. "What''s the matter with you?" Wang Gang, his deskmate, curiously glanced at Lin Tian, finding him exceptionally strange today. "It''s okay!" Hearing Wang Gang''s words, Lin Tian quickly responded while silently admonishing himself not to get too excited. Wang Gang glanced at Lin Tian curiously but didn''t pay much attention. Feeling that Wang Gang''s attention was no longer on him, Lin Tian took a deep breath, his face beaming with excitement as he looked at the books stacked on his desk. There were many books, from first to third year of high school, piled high. Before, just seeing these books would scare Lin Tian, but now... Lin Tian, still beaming with excitement, reached for the books on the table. Flipping through! Flipping through! Lin Tian was determined to flip through all these books! Whirr~! Suddenly, the sound of Lin Tian reading the books resonated from his seat. ** Half the class had almost passed without notice, and the math teacher, Li Min, was lecturing with a frown as she looked at Lin Tian below. Since the class began, Li Min had been aware of Lin Tian because he had been looking down, apparently flipping through books. But Li Min truly didn''t believe he was looking at textbooks; she thought he was reading novels instead. Because she had caught him reading novels several times before! Generally, Li Min would categorize such poor students as hopeless and usually wouldn''t bother with them. But today her mood was off, and she felt like intervening! Li Min frowned, looked down at Lin Tian with a stern face, and called out, "Lin Tian!" Lin Tian kept his head down, reading. Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t respond, Li Min grew angry and called out again, "Lin Tian!" This time, she emphasized her tone! Hearing the teacher''s voice, all the students instantly turned their gazes toward Lin Tian. But by this time, Lin Tian was already immersed in a sea of knowledge, completely oblivious. "Hey, Lin Tian!" Lin Tian''s desk mate, Wang Gang, seeing this scene, quickly pushed Lin Tian''s arm. "Huh?" Feeling someone pushing him, Lin Tian looked up, somewhat dazed. Only when he looked up did he realize that all the classmates were looking at him. Lin Tian''s gaze then shifted to the teacher on the podium. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, an annoyed Li Min asked, "Tell me, how do you solve the problem I just mentioned?" The problem just now? Hearing this, Lin Tian was slightly stunned, then he slightly turned his head to look at Wang Gang, hoping he would tell him which problem it was. Because Lin Tian had been engrossed in his books, he hadn''t paid attention to where Li Min was in her lecture. But Wang Gang wasn''t sure what Lin Tian meant and even thought Lin Tian was asking him how to solve it. With the teacher looking at Wang Gang, he naturally didn''t dare to speak. So, Wang Gang could only look at Lin Tian helplessly. Seeing Lin Tian''s actions, Li Min''s face darkened as she scolded, "If you don''t understand, you should learn properly. Look at yourself, what do you look like! All you do is read novels all day! Reading such rubbish, what''s the use! Simply a waste! Alright, sit down." Li Min commanded sternly. Hearing this, Lin Tian didn''t sit down; instead, he appeared furious! Waste! Who is a waste! How am I a waste! Is being poor in grades equivalent to being a waste? Lin Tian glared at Li Min, "Waste, how am I a waste! Just because you say I can''t do it means I can''t do it?" Chapter 2 - 2 You Rock ``` Backtalk! You dare to talk back? And with such a defiant attitude! Li Min looked at Lin Tian with disbelief plastered on her face. After a moment of shock, Li Min suddenly became furious and said angrily, "Fine, tell me how to solve problem number 20! If you can do it, I''ll apologize to you, and I won''t even care if you don''t attend class in the future!" "Hmph!" Having said that, Li Min huffed in annoyance and looked at Lin Tian with a hostile expression. You think you can solve it? What a joke! She knew all too well about Lin Tian''s grades! He couldn''t possibly solve this problem! At the same time, all the students in the class looked towards Lin Tian, some with sympathy, others with schadenfreude. But no matter what, everyone thought Lin Tian couldn''t do it. After all, his grades were well known to everyone; not to mention his ranking in the whole grade. Even in the class, Lin Tian''s scores were at the bottom! He could solve it? Absolutely impossible! The others might not care, but Lin Tian didn''t see it that way. With the help of his superpower, he now had full confidence in himself. Problem number twenty. Hearing Li Min''s words, Lin Tian looked down at the test paper in his hands; problem number twenty was an essay question. This problem was difficult; only two students in the class had gotten it right during the exam. If it had been before, the mere sight of this problem would have made Lin Tian feel overwhelmed. But now... As soon as he saw the problem, formulas began to appear in Lin Tian''s mind, automatically organizing themselves in his head. Feeling this, Lin Tian completely relaxed and confidently said, "Since a=1, b=2, x=1...it follows that m=3/2, and from m, we can deduce that..." As Lin Tian slowly explained, everyone was stupefied. Even Li Min stared at Lin Tian in a daze! Correct! Completely correct! Lin Tian''s solution was clear and logically structured, each formula correctly applied! Completely correct! He actually knew it! Li Min looked somewhat dumbfoundedly at Lin Tian, as if she couldn''t believe the scene unfolding before her eyes... Is this the same underachiever? The same trash student? Not just Li Min, the entire class stared at Lin Tian in disbelief. By the time Lin Tian had finished explaining, Li Min was still somewhat dazed. Seeing Li Min''s expression, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow with a trace of disdain flashing across his face. Tsk! You think such an easy problem can stump me? Calling me trash! You''re the trash! Lin Tian thought scornfully to himself. Seeing that Lin Tian had solved the problem, Li Min, who had initially intended to let Lin Tian off, frowned upon seeing the disdain on his face and said coldly, "Now, try problem number 30!" Problem number 30 was the hardest one on the entire test, and she hadn''t even explained it yet. She refused to believe Lin Tian could solve that one too. There weren''t many in the whole grade who could solve it! You wouldn''t know until I put you in your place! Li Min looked at Lin Tian dissatisfied, feeling that this student was far too arrogant. Problem thirty? Hearing Li Min''s words, Lin Tian looked down again, observed carefully for a moment, and likewise, formulas began to appear in his mind, automatically assembling and reasoning out the answer! Not difficult at all! ``` Lin Tian wore a confident smile on his face, "This question goes like this, given that ''a'' is not equal to zero, and at the same time ''b'' is less than zero... thus when ''a'' is greater than zero..." As Lin Tian slowly explained, Li Min was once again dumbfounded. Really! Did he really just solve it? And got it completely right? How, how did this happen? Li Min stared at Lin Tian with a somewhat dazed look on her face. Many students actually didn''t understand the question, and they didn''t know whether Lin Tian''s answer was correct, but from Li Min''s somewhat astonished and incredulous expression, it was clear that Lin Tian had answered correctly. Lin Tian had actually solved the most difficult question! Upon considering this possibility, the classmates were somewhat incredulous because it was just too fantastical. Based on Lin Tian''s usual performance, there was no way he could have done this. Seeing that Li Min was so stunned she could hardly speak, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and said somewhat impolitely, "Teacher, please respect me, I am not useless! And also, I require your apology!" "Hmph!" Initially surprised, Li Min let out a cold snort upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. Not only did she not apologize, but she also turned away with a cold face and walked out of the classroom! She couldn''t face apologizing to Lin Tian, she couldn''t bring herself to apologize to such a poor student! But she had just been shown up by Lin Tian and had lost face, so she couldn''t stay here any longer. Thus, she left in something of a huff. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Li Min left with a dark expression, the once-quiet classroom instantly became noisy. All the students started talking at once. "Lin Tian, nicely done! Didn''t see that coming from you!" Once Li Min had left, Wang Gang looked at Lin Tian with a surprised expression! He really couldn''t believe that his deskmate had been so impressive today! "Awesome!" Sitting in front of Lin Tian, Jiang Zhong turned around and gave Lin Tian a thumbs up, saying excitedly, "Bro Lin, you''re too awesome, you didn''t see how you pissed off that witch and made her run away! Awesome! It''s really too awesome!" Jiang Zhong was very excited, acting as if it had been him who had driven Li Min away. Like Lin Tian, Jiang Zhong was one of the poorer students in the class, and these students had often faced discrimination from Li Min, so naturally, they harbored resentment towards her. They had even given Li Min a nickname, the "witch." But normally, no matter how much they resented Li Min, they didn''t dare to talk back. However, now Lin Tian had done what they could not. Moreover, he had rendered Li Min speechless and forced her to leave in disgrace! "Lin Tian, impressive!" There were exclamations of astonishment directed at Lin Tian from the other students, whose grades were average. "Heh heh..." Lin Tian smiled faintly, seeming somewhat indifferent. Lin Tian''s focus was not on these matters anymore, with the help of his Supernatural Ability, such things were merely trivial to him. Right now, the Supernatural Ability was the big deal for Lin Tian! Lin Tian ignored the noisy chatter of his classmates and began to concentrate his thoughts on the Supernatural Ability. "The Supernatural Ability is still too weak and monotonous at the moment, I only have two powers, and these two don''t seem very strong. How do I increase my abilities and make them stronger..." Propping his chin with his hand, Lin Tian fell into deep thought, "According to that information, to strengthen a Superpower, one must fulfill the wishes of a beautiful woman and obtain Supernatural Points after fulfilling her wishes in order to enhance the Superpower." "According to the System, not every woman meets the beauty requirement; is it that a woman has to be verified by the System to be considered beautiful?" Thinking of this, Lin Tian looked around. He was looking at the female classmates in his class. Lin Tian''s gaze swept over all the girls in the class, but his Supernatural Ability System in his mind had no reaction whatsoever. This meant that not a single girl in the class met the criteria. "Quite choosy, aren''t we? I wonder what kind of girl would meet the criteria!" Sensing this scene, Lin Tian muttered to himself. Before he knew it, class was over. Li Min had not returned for the entire period. Lin Tian didn''t care that Li Min hadn''t come back, he just glanced at the schedule on his desk and found that the next class was biology. "Biology class?" Seeing the schedule, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, and a hint of anticipation appeared on his face. Lin Tian liked biology class very much because he was the biology class representative, and even though his grades were poor in the past, his biology scores had always been quite good. But most importantly, the biology teacher was a famously beautiful woman! A well-known beauty throughout the entire school! Chapter 3 - 3 The Beautiful Teacher He Qianqian He Qianqian is a great beauty, and everyone knows it. It is said that He Qianqian was the school beauty even when she was in university. She was the belle of the school during her studies, and now working at the school, she is still the most famous beauty. Many high school students have a crush on her, and not just students, but allegedly many male teachers as well. Even people from outside the school often come to pursue her. Thus, it is evident how immense He Qianqian''s charm is. He Qianqian''s classes are ones that many want to attend, and sometimes students even skip their own classes to attend hers, all just to catch a glimpse of He Qianqian. Thinking of this, Lin Tian turned around and glanced over his shoulder. At some point, three boys had appeared at the back of the classroom, looking rather nonchalant, and they were not Lin Tian''s classmates. However, Lin Tian knew that these three had specifically skipped their classes to attend this morning''s session. And why he knew was because he had seen them several times before. Seeing the three boys sitting at the back, Lin Tian curled his lip and turned around, ignoring them. As Lin Tian turned around, the class bell just happened to ring. With the sound of the bell, students resting outside all ran towards the classroom. Everyone was very enthusiastic, especially the boys! Because this was the class of the school goddess! After the bell rang, all the students in the class had returned to their seats, and most were looking toward the classroom door. Everyone was looking forward to He Qianqian''s arrival. It wasn''t only the boys who liked He Qianqian''s classes; the girls in the class were no exception, as her classes were always so lively. Lin Tian also looked towards the classroom door. His eyes lit up as soon as he looked over! She''s here! He Qianqian was just arriving! Gorgeous! Even though Lin Tian had seen He Qianqian many times, every time he saw her, there was always a gasp of admiration in his heart. Such a beautiful woman. He Qianqian, with her height of 1.7 meters, stood tall among the girls, her height gracing her with long, slender legs. Lin Tian seemed to see the green light that the boys behind him couldn''t hide in their eyes. He Qianqian walked into the classroom with a smile, then slowly approached the podium, smiling and saying to the students below, "Hello, everyone!" "Hello, Teacher!" The whole class stood up, their voices loud and clear! "Please sit down," He Qianqian said with a faint smile. Seeing that charming smile, many boys were momentarily distracted. He Qianqian''s allure did not only stem from her outstanding appearance and tall figure, but also from her enchanting smile. He Qianqian''s smile always gave a very comfortable feeling, making it seem as if a breeze was blowing through one''s heart. Extremely soothing. "Thank you, Teacher!" the students replied in unison, then sat down. All the students in the class sat down, but there was one exception. Lin Tian! Lin Tian was still standing there, somewhat dazedly staring at He Qianqian, with a somewhat strange expression in his eyes. "Lin Tian, why haven''t you sat down yet?" asked He Qianqian, finding it odd that Lin Tian was still standing. "Ah? Oh!" Hearing He Qianqian''s voice, Lin Tian snapped back to his senses and quickly sat down. Even though he sat down, Lin Tian''s expression was still somewhat strange, showing a bit of excitement. There was a response! The voice of the Supernatural Ability System echoed in his mind, as a synthetic voice announced, "A qualified female discovered! A qualified female discovered!" As he heard this, a red marker appeared in Lin Tian''s vision, and the red marker was pointing directly at He Qianqian on the podium. Clearly, the system also considered He Qianqian to be a great beauty who met the criteria. It was because of the sudden synthetic voice in his mind that Lin Tian had been momentarily stunned. "It''s activated by Teacher He. But that''s to be expected; if Teacher He isn''t considered a beauty, then there are no beauties in this world!" Lin Tian murmured to himself as he slowly sat down. Throughout the lesson, Lin Tian appeared to be somewhat distracted, as if his soul wasn''t quite there. Occasionally, he would sneak a glance at He Qianqian on the podium. Lin Tianyi..." In the midst of Lin Tian''s daydreaming, the class passed by before he knew it. Class was over. "Alright, class is dismissed, everyone. We''ll continue with the rest next time," said He Qianqian, as she began to pack up her books. Watching He Qianqian packing up her books to leave, Lin Tian sat in his seat, looking somewhat hesitant about how to make the first move. In order to receive a mission from He Qianqian, he would inevitably have to interact with her. Just as Lin Tian was pondering his next move, He Qianqian, who had already picked up her books and walked to the classroom door, suddenly turned around and gestured to Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, come here for a moment!" "Ah?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled, then quickly came back to his senses and rushed towards He Qianqian. He had just been thinking about how to make the first contact, and unexpectedly, the opportunity had arrived. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, He Qianqian, with her books in her arms, smiled and said, "Let''s walk and talk!" "Yeah!" Lin Tian responded and followed her. As He Qianqian and Lin Tian walked shoulder to shoulder away from the classroom, the classroom, which had been relatively quiet, suddenly became noisy. "Damn it! How can Lin Tian be so lucky, being called over by Teacher He again!" "Just can''t figure out why Teacher He likes him so much when his grades are that bad!" This was the complaint of the boys who were good at their studies in the class. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Every time He Qianqian called Lin Tian aside alone, these boys were filled with grievances. Chapter 4 - 4 The Bet Lin Tian was unaware of the murmurs of the classmates behind him, and even if he had been, he wouldn''t have cared. At that moment, he was walking shoulder to shoulder with He Qianqian down the corridor. Lin Tian and He Qianqian were very close, with just a small gap separating their shoulders. As he drew near to He Qianqian, a faint fragrance gently wafted into Lin Tian''s nostrils. It was the scent of a woman! It was fresh, faint, just like He Qianqian herself. "It smells good!" Lin Tian said, closing his eyes slightly in a state of bliss. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What did you say?" He Qianqian turned her head slightly to look at Lin Tian, her eyes showing some confusion. "I said the scent on the teacher is really nice, very fragrant!" Lin Tian opened his eyes and said with a teasing smile. Hearing this, He Qianqian was momentarily stunned, then scolded with a laugh, "What are you talking about, you little kid!" Lin Tian pouted but didn''t respond. After scolding Lin Tian, He Qianqian looked at him seriously, "Lin Tian, I heard you had an argument with Teacher Lin last class? And even made her run off?" "You know about it?" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian somewhat stunned, then noticed the math book in her arms and had a moment of realization, understanding that it must have been Li Min who asked her to pick up the book. Seeing that He Qianqian already knew, Lin Tian didn''t try to hide it, and pouted, "It''s not my fault, she called me a loser first, and even said she''d apologize to me if I solved the problem, but she still hasn''t apologized yet!" Lin Tian looked somewhat unconvinced, not feeling he had done anything wrong. Hearing this, He Qianqian fell silent. He Qianqian knew that what Lin Tian said was mostly true because, although his grades were poor, this kid had never lied to her. Loser, apologize! With her understanding of Li Min, He Qianqian fully believed that Li Min could have said those things. Because Li Min always disliked the underperformers in class, feeling that they ruined everything like a rat spoiling the whole soup. However, He Qianqian didn''t think so; she believed that those underperformers were very smart, only lacking proper guidance. Just like Lin Tian, ever since he had become the class representative, his biology grades had always been quite decent, obviously indicating an educational issue. But regarding other teachers, she couldn''t say much. After being silent for a while and understanding the situation, He Qianqian turned to Lin Tian slightly and said, "Even if it''s not your fault, you shouldn''t talk back so much, she is, after all, your teacher." "I didn''t say anything, I just said I''m not a loser, I need her apology, is that wrong? Can teachers only ever be right?" Lin Tian seemed somewhat indignant as he retorted. Hearing this, He Qianqian didn''t respond. In her heart, she agreed more with Lin Tian''s words, but that was something He Qianqian couldn''t express. So after another moment of silence, He Qianqian looked up and smiled, "Alright, let''s leave it at that for now, you go back first." But upon hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian didn''t leave. Instead, he grinned and asked, "Teacher He, what''s your wish?" "A wish?" He Qianqian was startled, then laughing, tapped Lin Tian''s forehead with her slender, jade-like finger and scolded, "Me? My wish is that you study hard!" Study hard! Hearing this wish, Lin Tian focused his attention on the Supernatural Ability System in his mind. But there was no reaction! Clearly, He Qianqian''s wish was not viable! It wasn''t just any wish that would do. Since that wish was not viable, Lin Tian''s eyes shifted, and he said with a chuckle, "Pick another wish, um..." saying this, Lin Tian tilted his head slightly, pondered for a moment, and said with a laugh, "You make a wish, and if I achieve it, you give me a kiss!" A kiss! Hearing this, He Qianqian was stunned, finally understanding what was going on. He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian somewhat helplessly and shook her head, "What are you thinking, you rascal!" "Say it, is it possible?" Lin Tian was not ready to give up. He Qianqian shook her head with a hint of resignation, "Alright, if you can get first place in your grade on the next monthly test, I will kiss you!" "Really?" "Really!" After speaking, He Qianqian shook her head again in resignation, no longer paying attention to Lin Tian, and walked away quickly. As she walked, He Qianqian muttered to herself, "What is this little guy thinking? Am I being too nice to him..." Seeing He Qianqian walking away quickly, Lin Tian didn''t follow but remained where he was. At that moment, Lin Tian''s attention was already focused on the Supernatural Ability System in his mind. A synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "He Qianqian''s first wish: to rank first in the monthly test. Reward for completing the mission: Earn 3 Supernatural Points." Chapter 5 - 5: First in the Grade? Just Childs Play! It worked! Lin Tian slapped his hand down sharply, his face showing signs of excitement. A confident smile appeared on his face, "Being first in the grade, no big deal!" As he spoke, Lin Tian lifted his head again, looking in the direction where He Qianqian had left. By this time, He Qianqian had already reached the staircase and was about to go down. But just as He Qianqian was about to descend the stairs, a young man walked out from the classroom beside her, called her, and then the two of them walked down shoulder to shoulder. Looking at the two of them, they obviously had a close relationship. Seeing this young man, Lin Tian''s face darkened, clearly upset. This young man was He Qianqian''s boyfriend, Wang Feng. Wang Feng was also a teacher at the school, and it was said that he graduated from the same school as He Qianqian. Wang Feng was six feet tall, well-proportioned, and handsome, which in others'' eyes made a perfect match. Although Lin Tian had been somewhat irritated by Wang Feng before, he hadn''t had other ideas, but now it was different. With a superpower, Lin Tian had started to have other thoughts about He Qianqian. So, seeing He Qianqian and Wang Feng together naturally irritated him a bit. "Hmph!" Lin Tian watched He Qianqian and Wang Feng walking down shoulder to shoulder, his mood a bit sullen, he snorted coldly, turned, and walked back to the classroom. ** Wang Feng didn''t know that his being together with He Qianqian was making Lin Tian uncomfortable, but even if he did know, he wouldn''t care. At this time, Wang Feng was also a bit irked. As he walked with He Qianqian toward the staircase exit, he asked with a somewhat unpleasant expression, "How come you were so close with that student just now?" "What''s the matter?" He Qianqian looked at Wang Feng somewhat blankly, then came back to her senses, and said indifferently, "He''s just a kid. Why do you care so much?" "A kid, where is he just a kid!" Seeing He Qianqian''s indifferent look, Wang Feng instantly became jealous, visibly upset, "He''s not just a kid; those kids are seventeen or eighteen years old, their hormones are kicking in, and it''s their puberty. Be careful." "You''re overthinking it! But" At this point, He Qianqian paused for a moment. "What is it?" Seeing He Qianqian''s expression, Wang Feng quickly asked. "But I did make a bet with that student!" "What bet?" Hearing that she had made a bet with a student made Wang Feng even more irked. "He said if he ranked first in the grade, I would give him a kiss!" He Qianqian said cheerfully, seemingly unconcerned. "You agreed?" Wang Feng looked very concerned, his expression very upset. "I agreed!" He Qianqian nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world, unconcernedly saying, "You know his grades. Even in our class, he''s at the bottom, let alone in the grade. Ranking first is simply impossible!" Thinking of Lin Tian''s grades, Wang Feng felt a bit relieved, but then he immediately cautioned, "Don''t make such bets in the future, it''s clear from this bet that kid is up to no good! Be careful with him from now on." He Qianqian shrugged helplessly, her shoulders slumping a bit as she agreed reluctantly, "Alright, I''ll listen to you, you jealous jar!" ** Although seeing He Qianqian and Wang Feng together irked Lin Tian, he quickly adjusted himself. He believed that He Qianqian would definitely be his woman! Having adjusted his mindset, Lin Tian regained his confident demeanor by the time he reached the door. Upon entering the classroom and walking back to his seat, several boys immediately gathered around him. "Lin Tian, what did Ms. He want with you? Can you bring me along next time?" "Yeah, yeah!" The other classmates chimed in. "Nothing much, just made a bet with her!" Lin Tian said somewhat indifferently. "What bet?" Hearing this, the curiosity of those around him was piqued, and they asked eagerly. Lin Tian didn''t immediately respond, but instead slightly lifted his head, looked at the expectant eyes around him, and slowly said, "I told her that in the next monthly test, I''m going to rank first in the grade!" First in the grade! Hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment, somewhat dazed. After a few seconds, one boy hesitantly asked, "What did you say, what rank are you aiming for in the monthly test?" "First, in, the, grade!" Lin Tian enunciated each word. First in the grade! This time, the classmates around him were sure they hadn''t misunderstood! First in the grade! Lin Tian actually said he was going to rank first in the grade! What a joke! Hearing this, the surrounding classmates all laughed, pointing at Lin Tian with amused expressions, "Lin Tian, I didn''t mishear, did I? You actually said you''re going to rank first in the grade! Stop joking!" "That''s really exaggerated!" "What a big talker!" ... In just a moment, the whole class knew about Lin Tian''s bet with He Qianqian and that Lin Tian was aiming to rank first in the upcoming monthly test. Everyone found it hilarious! Lin Tian ranking first in the grade? What a joke! If he ranks first, then I''m the top scorer of the college entrance exam! Everyone was dismissive! Some even thought Lin Tian was crazy! It wasn''t that they looked down on Lin Tian, but they were all too familiar with his usual grades. Moreover, the monthly test was tomorrow. How could a day''s time turn a bottom-ranked student into the top of the grade? Only a miracle could do that! Impossible! This was impossible! That was everyone''s thought. Lin Tian was well aware of everyone''s thoughts, but he didn''t explain. Instead, he began to silently pull out his books and study. As he flipped through the books, the knowledge from the pages instantly entered his mind! Photographic memory! And rapidly understanding! Lin Tian absorbed the knowledge from the books like a sponge. Feeling the knowledge rapidly increasing in his mind, Lin Tian was filled with confidence! The monthly test? Child''s play! Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 6 - 6 Impossible Lin Tian did not pay attention to the classmates'' ridicule, he just quietly read books, frantically absorbing the knowledge from them. The third class was a Chinese language class, which Lin Tian did not listen to at all, he just kept reading by himself. The Chinese language teacher noticed that Lin Tian was not listening to the class, but he did not pay it any mind. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the college entrance examination only three months away, the teacher had almost given up on a poor student like him. Unless it was too much, he simply would not bother. The teacher not paying attention to him actually suited Lin Tian just fine. By the time the third class was over, Lin Tian had already studied all the textbooks from grades ten to twelve once over. At this point, Lin Tian had completely memorized the contents of those textbooks in his mind, and he had understood them as well. But, afraid of forgetting, Lin Tian still planned to review everything again. So, while others went to rest after the third class, Lin Tian continued to read at his desk. Ling Ling Before he knew it, the bell for the fourth class had already rung. Hearing the bell, Lin Tian glanced at the schedule on the desk and discovered that this class was still a biology lesson. "It''s Teacher He''s class!" With that thought, Lin Tian raised his head and looked towards the classroom door. No sooner had he raised his head than he saw He Qianqian, dressed in white, walking into the classroom with a smile. Stand up, class begins, everything as usual. This class, Lin Tian did not get too distracted and continued to read as he had done in the previous class. He continued to study. He had to ensure that he had fully learned everything and would not forget it! While He Qianqian was lecturing above, Lin Tian was silently studying below. As time passed by, when there were ten minutes left in the class, He Qianqian had already finished explaining today''s key points. Seeing that she had finished the key points, He Qianqian smiled at the students below and said, "That''s it for today''s class. There are ten minutes left, you can all review on your own for a while!" The lesson was over, but not all the students began to quietly review as He Qianqian had suggested. At this point, someone thought of the bet between Lin Tian and He Qianqian. Thinking of the bet, someone suddenly asked He Qianqian loudly, "Teacher He, I heard Lin Tian say he made a bet with you?" The bet between Lin Tian and Teacher He! Upon hearing this topic, all the students raised their heads and looked at He Qianqian, showing great interest in such a juicy topic. They all knew that Lin Tian had boasted about scoring first in the grade. "A bet?" Upon hearing this, He Qianqian was startled, and after a moment, she came to her senses and looked at the students below with a smiling face, "Yes, I made a bet with Lin Tian. I told him that if he could score first in the grade, I would give him a kiss!" "Oh!" Hearing this, the male students below screamed! A kiss! Just the thought was exciting! That would be a kiss from a goddess! Seeing the screaming and excitement from the students below, He Qianqian playfully blinked and said, "If any of you can score first in the monthly exam, I will give someone a kiss too!" "Oh!" Instantly, a chorus of screams rose from below! But after screaming for a while, a chorus of sighs then arose from below. Difficult! Too difficult! It was virtually impossible! The class Lin Tian was in was a lower-level class. Usually, the first rank in their class during the monthly exam would only be around two hundredth in the entire grade. To become the first rank in the grade impossible! Impossible for anyone in the class! "Teacher, can two hundredth place do?" The speaker was a boy full of acne. He had one of the top scores in the class, but his best ranking was around two hundredth in the grade. At this time, the acne-faced boy was looking expectantly at He Qianqian on the podium, really hoping for a kiss. "Not possible!" He Qianqian smiled and shook her head. "Ah!" Hearing this, a chorus of sighs arose from below: "It''s simply impossible!" "Exactly, how could it be possible!" He Qianqian looked at the chorus of sighs arising from below with a smiling face and remained silent. Possible, of course it was not possible. If it were, why would she agree to such a condition? Thinking this, He Qianqian glanced at Lin Tian. He Qianqian noticed that Lin Tian was currently looking down at his book, seemingly unaffected by the outside noise. From He Qianqian''s angle, she could clearly see that Lin Tian was reading a math book. Seeing Lin Tian studying seriously, a hint of admiration flashed in He Qianqian''s eyes, but no matter what, she did not believe Lin Tian would become first in the grade! Impossible, not a chance at all! At this moment, Lin Tian was looking down at his book, ignoring the outside commotion. He naturally heard the discussions of his classmates, and he knew what they said was deemed impossible. He even heard someone calling him a madman, claiming how could he possibly score first in the grade. Regarding these remarks, Lin Tian did not mind, he just silently read his book. Time passed little by little as Lin Tian read his book, and soon ten minutes were up. Ding ding With the bell ringing, school was dismissed. Hearing the bell, Lin Tian did not stop reading, he continued to look at his book. Only when almost everyone had left the classroom did Lin Tian finally get up. As Lin Tian stood up, he silently recalled the knowledge in his mind. Lin Tian found that, through another round of review, he had remembered the information even more solidly. Chapter 7 - 7: He Wants to Be the Top Student in the Grade? Ridiculous! As he left the classroom, Lin Tianyi walked toward the bike shed while continuing to silently recall the knowledge from his textbooks in his mind. Upon finding his bicycle, Lin Tianyi rode home while recalling the content of the books. Twenty minutes later, upon reaching the entrance to his residential complex at home, Lin Tianyi collected his thoughts, intending to rest a bit first. Lin Tianyi''s residential complex was named Green Light District. Just as he parked his bicycle, he saw his younger sister also returning home on her bike. "Brother!" Seeing her brother, Lin Fang pedaled faster toward him, then excitedly stopped her bike next to Lin Tianyi, "Brother, I''ve heard some gossip!" "What gossip?" Lin Tianyi glanced at his sister, locked up his bike, and started walking upstairs. "It''s about you!" Lin Fang quickly locked up her bike and caught up with Lin Tianyi, smiling, "I heard a rumor that you made a bet with that beautiful teacher, Miss He, that if you get first place in the monthly test, Miss He will kiss you!" Hearing this, Lin Tianyi paused slightly, quite surprised, as he hadn''t expected the news to spread so quickly. However, soon after, Lin Tianyi somewhat realized that being able to receive a kiss from He Qianqian was a dream for many of the school''s introverted boys. Such rumors naturally spread fast. After pausing for a moment, Lin Tianyi continued walking forward, ignoring Lin Fang. Undeterred by her brother''s disregard, Lin Fang laughed, "This rumor is obviously fake. I don''t even know how your name got involved. You scoring first in the grade, don''t make me laugh. You''re not that foolish!" Lin Fang stated matter-of-factly. Hearing this, Lin Tianyi paused slightly again, turned his head, and seriously looked at Lin Fang, "That''s true, I really do want to score first in the grade!" "What?" Hearing this, Lin Fang was stunned, freezing on the spot. After saying this, Lin Tianyi ignored his stunned sister and continued walking forward. After a few seconds of shock, Lin Fang came back to her senses and quickly caught up with Lin Tianyi, looking at him in disbelief, "Brother, did I hear you wrong, you want to score first in the grade?" "What''s wrong? Is it impossible?" Lin Tianyi glanced at Lin Fang and continued walking forward expressionlessly. Seeing her brother walking away, Lin Fang hurriedly followed, watching him in disbelief, "Brother, are you kidding? You scoring first in the grade! Talk about your score reaching above three hundred first!" Lin Fang thought her brother had gone mad! To say such a thing! First in the grade? Oh, my god! Lin Tianyi paid no attention to his crying sister, stopped, and at that moment, he had reached the doorstep of his home. After reaching the front door, Lin Tianyi took out his keys and walked in. Lin Tianyi paid no attention to his sister, who was still babbling behind him, and walked inside on his own. Upon returning home, after greeting his mother in the kitchen, Lin Tianyi went straight to his room. Seeing Lin Tianyi walking in, Lin Fang followed him. Unlike Lin Tianyi, upon returning home Lin Fang immediately went to find her mother, who was cooking in the kitchen. Soon Lin Fang''s voice could be heard from the kitchen. "Mom, guess what, Brother said he''s going to score first in the grade..." Even though Lin Tianyi was back in his room, he could still hear the voices outside since he hadn''t closed his door, including the conversation in the kitchen. Hearing that his sister had just told their mother about it directly, Lin Tianyi pursed his lips, looking rather indifferent. At that moment, Lin Tianyi''s mother, Shi Qing''s voice came from the kitchen, "Him, first in the grade? I''d be grateful if he could just score within the top three hundred!" As for the bet, Shi Qing didn''t care at all. Her son scoring first in the grade? The thought made Shi Qing unconsciously shake her head! ** After eating, he rested for a while. The afternoon was filled with more classes. During the afternoon, Lin Tianyi continued reading! After three afternoon classes, Lin Tianyi had revised the high school textbooks three times! With three rounds of revision, Lin Tianyi had mastered the material thoroughly. "Tonight, I should do some practice problems," Lin Tianyi muttered to himself as he pushed his bicycle toward the school gate. Now Lin Tianyi needed to go home for dinner, and then he had an evening self-study session. ** After dinner, as Lin Tianyi parked his bike and walked toward the classroom, he noticed that from time to time, students on the road pointed at him. A whisper of murmurs reached Lin Tianyi''s ears. "See that guy? He said he''s going to score first in the grade, but usually, he doesn''t even score above three hundred." "Out of his league!" "He dares to say that and isn''t ashamed?" "He''s the one who made the bet with Miss He, wonder where he got the courage!" "He thinks he can score first in the grade? What a joke!" ... Lin Tianyi paid no attention to these vague mocking sounds, instead, a disdainful smile appeared on his lips as he muttered under his breath, "Foolish!" During the evening study session, Lin Tianyi stopped reading and started working on test papers. The papers Lin Tianyi was doing were from previous years'' actual exams. After spending the entire evening, Lin Tianyi finished last year''s college entrance examination papers and graded them himself. 670 points! That was the score Lin Tianyi gave himself! And that score didn''t even include the marks for the Chinese essay! That means even if Lin Tianyi scored only 30 points on his Chinese essay, adding that thirty, his total score could reach 700 points! 30 points for a 60-point essay is definitely attainable. That means Lin Tianyi could definitely achieve 700 points! Seven hundred points, while last year''s top college entrance exam score was just over 690! That means if Lin Tianyi took this answer sheet to last year''s exam, he would have been the top scorer! And that''s a certainty! Seeing this score, Lin Tianyi was filled with confidence! The monthly test, no pressure at all! Tomorrow is the monthly test, and Lin Tianyi started looking forward to it! Looking forward to He Qianqian''s sweet kiss Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 8 - 8 the first place is him? How is that possible? The next day, Lin Tian didn''t go to school as early as usual, today he just needed to be there before eight o''clock. Because today was the time for the monthly exam. The monthly exams started at eight o''clock in the morning, with two subjects in the morning, one in the afternoon, and another one in the evening. At eight o''clock in the morning, Lin Tian arrived at the examination room on time. The examination room seemed somewhat solemn. Although this was just a monthly exam, since it was close to the college entrance exam, the setup of the examination room was according to the standards of the college entrance exam. A classroom held no more than thirty people. Ding ding... As the bell rang, everyone in the examination room started to write, making the room very quiet as everyone was immersed in their work. Looking at the math paper in his hands, Lin Tian didn''t start writing immediately but instead flipped through the pages. As he reviewed the test paper, Lin Tian became much more relieved! The questions were all very simple, with absolutely no difficulty. Upon seeing those questions, solutions immediately came to mind for Lin Tian, very clearly. The test paper wasn''t difficult, and Lin Tian revealed a confident smile on his face. Taking a deep breath, he began to write his name. Whoosh~! After writing his name, Lin Tian started to write quickly on the test paper. Lin Tian''s answering speed was very fast; some questions he knew the answers to at a glance and filled them in directly, but of course, some still needed a bit of thought. But no matter what, there was not a single question that could stump him! Whoosh~! Lin Tian answered with ease, and in just forty minutes, he had finished the test paper! After finishing the test, Lin Tian let out a sigh and checked his answers again. No mistakes! Basically no mistakes! He checked once, then again, and it was after checking three times that Lin Tian finally felt at ease. After checking three times, Lin Tian no longer felt like checking and began to wait. Sitting in his chair somewhat bored, Lin Tian turned his head slightly and noticed that the other students present were all still engrossed in their own papers, none of them having finished like he had. After waiting a while and feeling bored, Lin Tian stood up to submit his test. Whoosh~! As Lin Tian stood up, his chair began to move, producing a noise. The sound of the moving chair startled the students who were taking the exam, causing them to look up at Lin Tian. They then realized that Lin Tian was actually handing in his paper. He''s already finished? Some people were astonished! Others were dismissive! Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Those who scoffed knew Lin Tian, and they believed that he must have not been able to finish and was handing in early. As Lin Tian handed in his paper and walked out of the classroom, he passed by someone''s desk and faintly heard the person mutter, "Still aiming to be the first in the grade, idiot!" Hearing this, Lin Tian paused, took a slight step back, looked at the person, and leaned forward slightly, "You''re the idiot!" After cursing, Lin Tian snorted coldly and walked away with measured steps. "You..." The person was a bit angry, wanting to stand up and scold him, but remembering that they were in an examination room, he held back and could only watch Lin Tian leave arrogantly. When Lin Tian stepped out of the classroom, the hallway was still empty; no other students had come out yet. "I''ll take a stroll!" Since he still had another subject in the morning, Lin Tian couldn''t go home early, so he decided to wander around the campus instead. Next were English, Chinese, and Science Comprehensive... In one day, he finished all four subjects. Lin Tian handed in early for these four exams, and he found that the questions were already quite easy for him. Being the first in his grade for the monthly exam no longer felt like any pressure! Especially after finishing the exams, Lin Tian once again affirmed his own thoughts! The next day proceeded with regular classes as Lin Tian waited for the exam results. One more day, and the results would be available tomorrow. Another day passed by, and the following noon, Lin Tian noticed a crowd of people gathered around the blackboard at the base of the teaching building. Seeing so many onlookers in front of the blackboard, Lin Tian quickened his pace and walked over. Lin Tian knew that the results of the monthly exams had come out. After each monthly exam, the school would post the names of the top two hundred students on the blackboard at the front of the teaching building. Before reaching the blackboard, Lin Tian could hear the murmurs of the onlooking students, "Lin Tian, who is that?" "Yeah? Who is this? I''ve never heard of him!" "He actually scored 704? Is that a mistake?" someone in the crowd exclaimed. "Indeed, the second placer Leng Bing only got 650! A full fifty points higher! That''s too exaggerated!" "Who is Lin Tian? I''ve never heard of him!" "Do you guys remember the gossip from a few days ago? It said that a student from the bottom class bet with Teacher He that if he got first in the grade, Teacher He would kiss him!" "Yeah, so what?" Many people had heard this gossip, but they hadn''t paid much attention to it. Thinking of this, at this moment someone brought it up, some incredulously looked at him and said, "You''re not suggesting that the person from the bottom class is Lin Tian, are you?" "Right, that''s the one called Lin Tian!" "Damn! Are you kidding me? He must have cheated!" "How can that guy possibly be the top of the grade!" Voices of dissatisfaction and disbelief echoed through the crowd. Hearing these voices, Lin Tian''s steps faltered slightly, and a confident smile appeared on his face, "It''s done! No need to look!" Lin Tian muttered to himself quietly and headed briskly to the classroom. There was no need to go and see, he was surely the top of the grade! "Really looking forward to Teacher He''s fragrant kiss!" Thinking of He Qianqian''s rosy cherry lips, Lin Tian felt somewhat excited. He began to calculate whether he had a class with He Qianqian that afternoon. Upon calculating, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, the very first class was He Qianqian''s biology. Thinking of this, Lin Tian could hardly wait to head to the classroom. Chapter 9 - 9 Im the First! As Lin Tian hurried towards the classroom, a person ran ahead of him into the classroom. That was Lin Tian''s classmate, Wang Zhong. Wang Zhong with a whoosh charged into the classroom, and directly sprinted to the lectern. "Clap clap!" Watching the classmates below chatting and reading, Wang Zhong clapped his hands sharply. Hearing the slapping sound from the lectern, all the students below raised their heads to look up at the lectern. After gathering the attention of the students below, Wang Zhong seemed a bit exaggerated as he waved his hands, "Classmates, the names of the top two hundred students from the monthly exam have been announced!" "Announced? If it''s announced, then it''s announced, so what!" Many of the students below spoke indifferently upon hearing this topic. Everyone knew their own situations and that the names of the top two hundred students from the monthly exam would be posted on the blackboard of the teaching building this afternoon. But even though they knew, not many people in the class were concerned because this was a poor-performing class; there was hardly anyone within the top two hundred. If it didn''t concern them, they naturally wouldn''t care. Seeing the indifferent attitude of the students below, Wang Zhong got anxious and shouted, "This time it''s different, do you know who the first place is this time?" "Who could it be, if not Leng Bing? It couldn''t possibly be Lin Tian, could it!" A boy below shouted somewhat impatiently. Who the first place was? There was no need to ask, it was definitely Leng Bing; she had dominated the first place for a long time. Hearing what the boy said, Wang Zhong with a smack hit the lectern forcefully and shouted, "That''s right! It is Lin Tian who''s the first place, 704 points, a full 50 points ahead of Leng Bing!" "Ah?" "Ah?" A chorus of astonishment echoed through the room. Stunned for a moment, incredulous voices rose in the classroom, "Impossible, how could that loser Lin Tian score 700? If he could, I''d go **** myself!" "Exactly, exactly! How could that be possible!" A wave of skeptical voices filled the air. "It''s true! It''s true!" Wang Zhong shouted, "I just saw it downstairs, if you don''t believe it, you can go see for yourselves!" "Impossible! Completely impossible!" Everyone was in disbelief. Hearing Wang Zhong''s words, people immediately got up, prepared to go out. They wanted to see for themselves if it was true! They knew Lin Tian''s academic performance too well, how could it possibly reach seven hundred points. Instantly, a group of students was ready to leave the classroom. But before they could step out, a figure suddenly appeared at the classroom doorLin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian, the classmates'' eyes brightened, and they gathered around him, eagerly asking, "Lin Tian, we heard you got first in the grade? Is it true or false?" "Yeah, is it true?" The classmates asked one after another. Noticing everyone''s gazes, Lin Tian''s eyes swept across their faces and he nodded slightly, "Of course!" His tone was very calm. He wasn''t surprised by the result at all! But Lin Tian not being surprised didn''t stop others from being astonished! "Impossible!" Someone immediately contradicted him, "You got first place? What kind of international joke is that!" "If you don''t believe it, then forget it!" Lin Tian shrugged indifferently, pushed through the crowd with his hand, and walked in with a composed expression. "Impossible!" Despite Lin Tian''s affirmative answer, most people still didn''t believe it. Thinking it over, these people all left the classroom, running downstairs. They wanted to see on the blackboard downstairs if Lin Tian really did achieve first place. ** Meanwhile, in the teachers'' office on the other side, there was also a lively atmosphere. "How did this Lin Tian score so well? Could he have cheated?" A teacher questioned. "Impossible, didn''t we discuss it this morning? Those test papers were just composed by us, some were even made the same day as the exam, cheating is impossible!" A teacher immediately countered. As for whether Lin Tian cheated or not, the outcome was actually already determined in the morning. And that outcome was that it was impossible! Because the monthly test papers were collectively compiled by the teachers, some were even written in the morning and taken in the afternoon. There was no possibility of any leaks. As for the possibility of Lin Tian cheating with a book, that was virtually impossible as well because the score he got was too good, a 700. Even if some tried to copy, they couldn''t reach that score. Because this was a science subject, it wasn''t just about rote memorization. After discussing it in the morning, although the result was somewhat unbelievable, everyone still agreed that Lin Tian had done the test on his own! Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, He Qianqian was in the office, holding Lin Tian''s biology test paper in her hand. This biology test paper was basically flawless. Lin Tian''s handwriting wasn''t pretty, but his answering was very meticulous. Looking at this nearly perfect test paper, a trace of doubt flashed in He Qianqian''s eyes. She thought about the Lin Tian she knew, the somewhat mischievous boy, and his confident smile. After a moment of silence, He Qianqian looked up at the discussing teachers and said, "Maybe he really is that good. Maybe he just doesn''t like to show off normally!" "Who would hide their abilities for no reason!" someone retorted. "But how do you explain it then?" "Let''s wait for the next monthly test. If his scores are still good next time, then it really proves that he is indeed that good!" ... Watching the teachers in the office discuss, He Qianqian didn''t speak; she suddenly felt a new sense of curiosity about Lin Tian. This student seemed not as simple as she had imagined. As He Qianqian was deep in thought, the bell for class suddenly rang. Hearing the bell, He Qianqian collected her thoughts, picked up the test paper and textbook, and prepared for class. As He Qianqian was leaving the teacher''s office, on the other side, Wang Feng also came out of the classroom office with test papers in hand. "Qianqian!" Seeing He Qianqian, Wang Feng hurriedly followed her. Having caught up to He Qianqian, Wang Feng glanced at her and said, "I heard Lin Tian ranked first in your class?" "Yes!" He Qianqian nodded. "You..." Wang Feng opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he seemed hesitant. Noticing Wang Feng''s hesitation, He Qianqian turned her head and looked at him with curiosity, "Just say what you want to say." "You, you wouldn''t really kiss him, would you?" Wang Feng looked at He Qianqian with some concern. "Ah?" Hearing this, He Qianqian was taken aback, then she remembered something. She had been so absorbed by the shock of Lin Tian getting first place that she had almost forgotten about the bet. Only now did she remember. After a pause, He Qianqian shook her head and laughed, "How could I?" "That''s good to hear!" Wang Feng breathed a sigh of relief. He would have been furious if he knew that He Qianqian had actually kissed Lin Tian. ** Lingling With the ringing of the class bell, all the students who had been surrounding Lin Tian returned to their seats. The ones who didn''t believe Lin Tian had scored first finally gave up when they saw the names posted on the blackboard. Then these students gathered around Lin Tian. Asking all sorts of questions. Asking if he cheated. Asking what was going on. Everyone was shocked that Lin Tian had achieved the first place, as if they had seen two suns appearing in the sky all of a sudden. Lin Tian just casually dealt with them, waiting for the class to start. As the bell for class rang, Lin Tian looked towards the classroom door. This class was He Qianqian''s, and she would be arriving soon. Lingling When the second bell sounded, the figure of He Qianqian appeared at the classroom door Chapter 10 - 10 Seeing the teacher arrive, the students, who had been whispering amongst themselves, fell silent and turned their eyes towards He Qianqian entering with a stack of test papers in hand. Noticing the students'' gaze, He Qianqian smiled slightly and walked in, cradling the test papers in her arms. Once He Qianqian entered the classroom, she headed straight for the podium. "Good morning, everyone!" He Qianqian''s face broke into a charming smile. "Good morning, Teacher!" The entire class stood up collectively. "Alright, sit down, everyone," He Qianqian said with a smile, pressing down with her hand. "Thank you, Teacher!" After all the students had taken their seats, He Qianqian looked down briefly at the test papers on the lecture desk, then raised her head and glanced over the class. At this moment, all eyes were on He Qianqian. Meeting the students'' gaze, He Qianqian smiled again and then fixed her eyes on Lin Tian. At that time, Lin Tian was also looking at her. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, He Qianqian imperceptibly nodded her head and then looked down at the test papers on the lectern with a smile, "As you all know, the results of this month''s exam have come out..." "We know, Lin Tian even got first place! Top in the entire grade!" Before He Qianqian could finish, a student yelled out from below. "Right!" After that student spoke, others joined in response. Everyone was quite shocked by Lin Tian''s leap from being one of the weakest students to the top of the grade, and their reactions were a bit intense. Watching the classroom suddenly become noisy, He Qianqian smiled slightly, waited a moment, and then pressed down gently with her tender hand, signaling for the students to quiet down a bit. The students were very obedient towards He Qianqian, and upon seeing her gesture, the discussing students quieted down, looking towards He Qianqian. Seeing the whole class''s attention on her, He Qianqian smiled and said, "Honestly, I was also very surprised by Lin Tian''s excellent performance. Now, let''s have Lin Tian come up and give an acceptance speech." Saying so, He Qianqian began to clap her hands. "Clap, clap..." Seeing He Qianqian start clapping, the entire classroom joined in, and applause filled the room. "Uh..." Listening to the ceaseless applause filling the classroom, Lin Tian was a bit dazed. He hadn''t expected this to happen. However, after a moment''s hesitation, Lin Tian wasn''t timid. He stood up, looked around at the classmates watching him, and confidently said, "Before class, many students asked me if I cheated, otherwise, how could I have scored so well! But now..." At this point, Lin Tian paused slightly, his head tilted up slightly, his face brimming with a confident smile, "But now I want to say I didn''t cheat. I got first place in this month''s exam, and I will also be the first in the next monthly exam! When I say I will, I will!" Lin Tian''s somewhat domineering words shocked the entire class, which was followed by a wave of scornful sounds. "Pfft! You, really? Stop bragging!" The speaker was a student who previously ranked among the top of the class. "You''re blowing your own trumpet way too much! Get real!" ... A wave of disdainful and rebutting sounds erupted in the classroom. Most students in the class still believed that Lin Tian had cheated to obtain such good results; they simply couldn''t believe he was truly that skilled. In the face of his classmates'' ridicule, Lin Tian just raised his head, his face full of confidence, as if he hadn''t heard a word. "Clap, clap!" He Qianqian clapped her hands, breaking through the chatter coming from below. When the students calmed down, He Qianqian turned her gaze towards Lin Tian. Looking at Lin Tian, He Qianqian''s face revealed a captivating smile, "It''s good to have confidence, and we should have faith in others. I certainly believe in him!" Saying that, He Qianqian smiled faintly at Lin Tian, then pressed her hand down to signal him to take his seat. After Lin Tian sat down, He Qianqian looked down at the test papers in her hands again and began, "Next, I will distribute the test papers, Lin Bai 68 points..." "Teacher!" Before He Qianqian could finish, a student''s voice interrupted from below. "What is it?" He Qianqian raised her head to look at the student who spoke. His name was Wang Zhong. With He Qianqian looking at him, Wang Zhong called out, "Teacher He, didn''t you say that if Lin Tian got first place, you would give him a kiss?" "Yeah, yeah!" Seeing Wang Zhong speak up, a chorus of agreement rose from the students below. In contrast to the tedious test papers, the students were more inclined to witness such juicy gossip! "Uh..." Facing the collective agreement of the students, He Qianqian was taken aback, her face tinged with embarrassment, "That was just a joke! You can''t take it seriously!" "Tsk!" "Going back on your word!" A wave of dissatisfaction arose from below, especially loud from the boys. Seeing a goddess''s kiss was what many were looking forward to, even if it wasn''t with them, it was still thrilling! Do other classes have such juicy gossip? "Teacher, just one kiss! Just one, please!" A plea rose from the students, even the girls weren''t excluded. They too wanted to see such gossip unfold. "Kiss! Kiss!" Then the students began chanting in unison, clapping their hands while at it! "Uh..." Seeing the somewhat frenzied students below, He Qianqian was a bit flustered, completely unprepared for such a turn of events. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not only was He Qianqian startled, but Lin Tian was also a bit taken aback. "Go on!" When Lin Tian was somewhat in a daze, his deskmate, Wang Gang, pushed him out. "Ah!" Lin Tian was startled and was pushed out of his seat, standing in the corridor. Standing in the corridor, Lin Tian was a bit dazed. After a moment, he looked up at He Qianqian on the podium. Biting his teeth, Lin Tian walked straight towards the podium. "Oh! Oh!" As soon as they saw Lin Tian take the initiative, a scream erupted from below! Thrilling! Too thrilling! They never expected Lin Tian to dare to step forward proactively. Seeing Lin Tian walking towards her, He Qianqian was also somewhat stunned, her heart even starting to panic. "Huff!" Lin Tian took a deep breath, walked slowly toward the podium, feeling a bit excited. The teacher! This is his teacher! And now he was going to step forward to demand a kiss! This was the kiss many reserved men dreamed of! Just thinking about it was exciting! "Huff!" Lin Tian took another deep breath, then quickened his pace and strode forward. Lin Tian stepped in front of He Qianqian, slightly raised his head, and said loudly, "Teacher, you wouldn''t want to go back on your word, right? You once told me that lying isn''t good, lying isn''t a good habit! Teacher, please don''t lie now!" After speaking, Lin Tian paused, slightly raised his head again, and said loudly, "I beg for your kiss!" After that, Lin Tian closed his eyes, putting on an expectant look for a kiss! Lin Tian appeared very calm, his speech not even slightly trembling, but his heavy breathing revealed how nervous he was. Seeing Lin Tian with his eyes closed and his head slightly raised, looking expectant for a kiss, the students below went crazy! Everyone shouted frantically, "Kiss him! Kiss him!" The voices were in unison and rhythmic. Under that atmosphere, everyone in the classroom was infected. "Uh..." He Qianqian, seeing the frenetic students below, then looking at Lin Tian with his expectant look for a kiss, was a bit at a loss. She never thought she would be pushed to this situation. "Kiss him! Kiss him!" The students below kept shouting frantically, their voices loud and orderly, clapping their hands as they spoke. "Kiss him, kiss him!" Wang Feng, attending class next door, was startled when he heard the faint voices coming from next door, then thought of something, and his face instantly turned rather ugly. Wang Feng thought for a moment, then excused himself to his classmates and quickly walked towards the door of Lin Tian''s classroom. "Kiss him, kiss him!" Hearing the shouts of the students below, He Qianqian glanced at Lin Tian''s expectant face and hesitated. Her pearly teeth lightly biting her red lips, He Qianqian''s face showed great reluctance. According to what He Qianqian truly wanted, she did not want to kiss Lin Tian, but doing otherwise would certainly make Lin Tian and all students feel heartbroken. And this was clearly not He Qianqian''s principle as a teacher. After thinking for a moment, He Qianqian made up her mind, and her red lips quickly pecked Lin Tian''s cheek! Like a dragonfly skimming water! "Oh! Oh!" Seeing that He Qianqian had indeed kissed him, a scream went up from the students below. It was madness! Madness! This scene was definitely going to be the talk of the school for a week! The acknowledged teacher goddess had actually kissed a student, such news was explosive when you thought about it! "Oh, oh! Unbelievable!" Hearing the shrieks of the students below, He Qianqian''s fair cheeks instantly flushed with redness. She appeared even more bashful and endearing. "You may go down now," He Qianqian said to Lin Tian, who was still on the podium in a daze. As she spoke, He Qianqian felt her face burning hot. But He Qianqian did not know that outside the classroom window, Wang Feng was watching the scene with a face turned ashen. "Bitch!" Wang Feng whispered furiously, his face ashen. Meanwhile, hearing He Qianqian''s voice, Lin Tian, who was still somewhat in a daze, came back to his senses, responded, and then quickly walked back to his seat. Lin Tian had been dazed not only because He Qianqian had kissed him but also because the Supernatural Ability System''s synthesized electronic voice had sounded in his mind: "Task completed, reward 3 Supernatural Points." With that kiss from He Qianqian, the first task was considered complete, and Lin Tian also received three Supernatural Points. Chapter 11 - 11 I Want to Teach Him a Lesson Lin Tian quickly walked to his surroundings, his mind still replaying the task he had just completed. After returning to his seat, Lin Tian didn''t have time to savor He Qianqian''s fragrant kiss, and instead plunged his consciousness into his mind. Lin Tian summoned his superpower menu swiftly. As Lin Tian summoned it, a menu-like object appeared in his mind, listing more than a dozen superpowers. Lin Tian looked through them one by one, "Level 1 Invisibility (can turn invisible for ten minutes a day) 2 Supernatural Points; Level 1 Clairvoyant Ability (can see through objects up to ten centimeters) one Supernatural Point; Standard 54 pistol (includes seven bullets) one Supernatural Point..." He looked over the powers one by one, his expression slightly disappointed because there were still too few powers, and all these were of the lowest level. Seeing these powers on the menu, Lin Tian muttered to himself, "The system hasn''t evolved yet, so I can only exchange for these powers for now. There should be better powers after the system evolves." Thinking of this, Lin Tian took a deep breath and once again scanned the dozen or so powers. He wanted to choose his favorite power out of these. After searching, Lin Tian''s gaze finally settled on a power: Level 1 Flight (can fly up to one hundred meters at a top speed of 20m/s) ten Supernatural Points." Seeing this power made Lin Tian''s eyes light up instantaneously. Flying was Lin Tian''s childhood dream. Just as he was about to exchange for this Flight Ability, the required Supernatural Points made Lin Tian somewhat helpless. "Ten Supernatural Points, that''s too many. I only have three right now." After staring at the Flight Ability for a long time, Lin Tian could only helplessly shake his head and thought, "I''ll save up for now and exchange when I have ten Supernatural Points." Thinking of this, Lin Tian opened his eyes and started the class. Lin Tian didn''t exchange for any superpower, intending to save them until he had accumulated ten Supernatural Points. He wasn''t in a hurry right now. When Lin Tian lifted his head from his thoughts, he saw He Qianqian teaching on the podium. She had already lost her earlier shyness and had regained her authoritative teacher demeanor. At this time, the classmates were also listening seriously. However, people still occasionally thought of that kiss. Thinking of that kiss, Lin Tian slowly touched his right cheek, where He Qianqian had lightly kissed him. Although the contact had been brief, Lin Tian could still feel the softness of He Qianqian''s lips touching his cheek, and the resilience of those rosy lips. And now, recalling it, Lin Tian could even catch a whiff of a faint fragrance "A very nice feeling!" Watching He Qianqian lecturing from the podium, Lin Tian murmured softly. Time slowly passed, and this class period quickly came to an end. As soon as the class ended, He Qianqian hurriedly greeted the students before leaving rather quickly, as the thought of the kiss earlier still made her feel somewhat strange. He Qianqian was usually a very conservative person, which is why she was still intact to this day. So, she was quite mindful about this incident. As soon as He Qianqian left, the classmates originally seated all gathered around Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, what did it feel like when Teacher He kissed you?" asked a boy, envy evident on his face as he questioned Lin Tian. "Uh" Surrounded tightly by his classmates, Lin Tian was somewhat helpless and just casually responded. At this time, He Qianqian seemed somewhat angry. Because her boyfriend, Wang Feng, had argued with her. And the reason for their argument was that kiss. "Hey, didn''t you say you wouldn''t kiss him?" As soon as she came out, Wang Feng pulled her aside to a secluded corner of the building, his face questioning. "You misunderstood!" He Qianqian''s expression showed her helplessness. "Misunderstood! What misunderstanding, I saw everything, do you think I''m a fool!" Hearing He Qianqian still denying it, Wang Feng became somewhat agitated, his face starting to turn red. Seeing him like this, He Qianqian frowned slightly, looking at him with some dissatisfaction, "I said I didn''t kiss his lips, I just kissed his cheek. Besides, he''s just a kid!" "What do you mean ''just a kid''!" Wang Feng raised his voice uncontrollably, shouting, "He''s developed just fine, he''s no ''kid''!" He Qianqian frowned and looked at him, but she didn''t speak. "You''re not allowed to interact too much with him from now on, and cancel his position as class representative!" Wang Feng''s face showed some anger, his tone commanded. Hearing this, He Qianqian gave him a cold look, remained silent, stared at him for a while, then turned away with her textbooks in hand and walked away. "You..." Watching He Qianqian walking away in her high heels, Wang Feng was visibly angry, pointing at her retreating figure as if he wanted to curse, but in the end, he held back. Wang Feng angrily watched He Qianqian disappear from his sight, and only then did he harshly swing his hand and lowly roared, "Damn it!" "Whew!" Wang Feng took a deep breath, feeling a fire bottled up inside him, and Lin Tian''s figure appeared in his mind again. Thinking of this figure, he felt somewhat angry! "This little brat!" Wang Feng cursed softly in annoyance. ** Lin Tian was unaware of the incident between He Qianqian and Wang Feng. He also didn''t know about Wang Feng''s jealousy, but if he had known, he would have been even more pleased. At this time, Lin Tian was dealing with those classmates who were extremely curious. These classmates were not only from his own class. Soon, students from other classes also came over to see Lin Tian. To see which lucky fellow had received the goddess''s kiss. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And all this because He Qianqian was too famous, and because these classmates were too repressed. Time slowly passed, and the second class period had ended, and it was almost time for the third class. The third class was a physical education class, occurring once a week. Despite the intense studies of the third year of high school, Lin Tian''s school did not cancel the physical education class for high school seniors as other schools had, but held it as usual. As the third class was physical education, right after the second class ended, all the students headed to the sports field. There on the field, as usual, Lin Tian teamed up with his classmates to play basketball. Every time it was time for physical education, the teacher didn''t mind, letting the students play by themselves. So as soon as they reached the playground, Lin Tian and his group immediately started playing. Lin Tian''s basketball skills were mediocre, neither good nor bad. But he loved the sport and enjoyed the feeling of collision and being drenched in sweat. After playing for almost half an hour, Lin Tian''s group left the court, and Lin Tian and his teammates sat down to rest. He had just sat down to rest when he suddenly turned his head and was taken aback. He saw two people taking a walk not far away. He Qianqian and Wang Feng! They were walking and talking, looking very intimate. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian snorted coldly, turned his head away, and looked somewhat displeased. In Lin Tian''s eyes, He Qianqian was already the woman he had earmarked for himself, so of course he was unhappy to see her with another man. ''Should I speed up the process?'' Lin Tian thought to himself. He had already fulfilled He Qianqian''s first wish; he wondered when he could fulfill her second wish. Lin Tian thought to himself. ** "Qianqian, I really didn''t mean it before, II just care about you too much! Truly, really!" Wang Feng said with a sincere face as he looked at He Qianqian. "That''s enough, I know. Let''s drop this topic," He Qianqian said with a somewhat indifferent expression. He Qianqian couldn''t comprehend why Wang Feng had become so agitated over such a trivial matter, which made her somewhat dissatisfied with his temperament. She thought he was a bit too jealous. Of course, even though she was a bit annoyed, He Qianqian still forgave him, swayed by his sweet talk later on. "That''s good, Qianqian, you know I care about you the most!" Wang Feng said, looking earnestly at He Qianqian. Feeling somewhat helpless, He Qianqian did not respond but continued walking ahead with a calm expression. Seeing He Qianqian moving forward, Wang Feng quickly followed. Afterwards, the two walked shoulder to shoulder, and as they were walking, Wang Feng suddenly stopped. "What''s wrong?" He Qianqian asked, puzzled as she glanced at Wang Feng. Realizing that he was looking at something, she followed his gaze. The basketball court. He Qianqian saw the basketball court ahead, where many students were playing basketball. She even spotted Lin Tian among them. At that time, Lin Tian''s group was going back onto the court again. Wang Feng''s gaze stayed on Lin Tian on the basketball court. He watched him running back and forth. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Feng''s gaze twinkled, and then he turned his head with a smile to look at He Qianqian, saying, "It''s been a long time since I played basketball, should I go for some exercise?" "Sure, go ahead, I''ll watch from the side," He Qianqian nodded slightly. The reason He Qianqian was with Wang Feng was partly due to the dashing way he played on the court. Because Wang Feng was indeed very handsome on the basketball court! Moreover, Wang Feng had been a member of the university basketball team at the time. Just as Wang Feng was about to run to the basketball court, three male teachers approached from a distance. Seeing the basketballs in the hands of the three male teachers, it seemed they were also there to play basketball. All three male teachers came with Wang Feng; they were all quite young, only about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. Seeing these three, Wang Feng''s eyes brightened, he greeted He Qianqian, and then ran towards the three male teachers. "Hey, Zhu Jiang, you guys are heading to play basketball!" "Yeah, want to join us?" Zhu Jiang invited. "Sure, no problem!" Zhu Jiang''s proposal was exactly what Wang Feng wanted. "Let''s go!" The four men walked a few steps and then saw He Qianqian standing quietly under a tree. Seeing He Qianqian, Zhu Jiang moved closer to Wang Feng and whispered, "Heard your girlfriend kissed a classmate today?" Hearing this, Wang Feng looked displeased and said sternly, "It wasn''t a kiss; it was just a peck on the cheek!" "A peck on the cheek is still pretty good! You wouldn''t believe how many classmates are dying of envy. Aren''t you angry?" Zhu Jiang said with a teasing smile. Wang Feng pursed his lips and didn''t speak, just showing a displeased expression. "Want us brothers to get revenge for you? That little punk is right there; why not we team up and give him a rough time to soothe your anger?" Zhu Jiang suggested, glancing in Lin Tian''s direction. Zhu Jiang was Lin Tian''s chemistry teacher, so he also recognized Lin Tian. Zhu Jiang''s suggestion actually stemmed, in part, from his desire to teach Lin Tian a lesson. Because Zhu Jiang had been one of the competitors for He Qianqian''s affections too, although he eventually lost out to Wang Feng. Wang Feng was good-looking and talented, so Zhu Jiang had no complaints about losing to him. However, the fact that his pursued goddess had kissed a garbage student did bother Zhu Jiang. That was why Zhu Jiang suggested they rough up Lin Tian on the basketball court. In response to Zhu Jiang''s suggestion, Wang Feng didn''t say anything but slightly nodded and then led the way quickly towards the court where Lin Tian was playing. He clearly shared Zhu Jiang''s sentiment. "I absolutely have to vent on you today!" Watching Lin Tian sweating on the court, Wang Feng thought coldly. Today, Wang Feng was too frustrated, and he wanted to take it out on Lin Tian! Chapter 12 - 12: Torture Me? Courting Death! With a basketball in hand, Wang Feng and three other male teachers walked straight to the court where Lin Tian and his friends were playing. Arriving at the court, Wang Feng, spinning the basketball in his hand, looked at the students with a smile and said, "Students, add one more group!" Seeing Wang Feng and his colleagues approaching, the game on the court temporarily halted. One of the students, a guy around one meter eighty, looked at Wang Feng with a speechless expression, "Teacher Wang, how could we possibly win with you playing!" "That''s right, that''s right, you guys are too strong!" the other students on the court also chipped in. There wasn''t a student in the school who liked to play basketball and didn''t know the name Wang Feng, since his skills were incredibly good. Therefore, even before Wang Feng started playing, the students on the court already felt underconfident. "It''s fine, just for fun!" Saying this, Wang Feng casually spun the ball on his finger, then his gaze drifted, intentionally or not, over to Lin Tian who was resting off to the side. "Exactly, exactly, just play for fun, guys. Alright, that''s settled then!" Fearing the students would refuse, Zhu Jiang quickly agreed too. Seeing that Wang Feng and the others really wanted to join, the students on the court couldn''t refuse and hence accepted. Sitting off to the side and taking a rest, Lin Tian had the feeling that Wang Feng had glanced at him just now. After giving Wang Feng a quick look back, Lin Tian didn''t pay it much mind and continued to watch the basketball court. After waiting a few minutes, the two teams on the court finished their game, the losing team stepped off, and Wang Feng''s team took to the court. The skill of Wang Feng''s four-man team was indeed impressive. In no time, they had scored five to one against the other team, and out of those five points, four were scored by Wang Feng himself. The winning team stayed on while the losing team stepped down, making way for the next group to come up. And the next group was Lin Tian''s team. Lin Tian patted the dust off his pants and, together with his classmates, stepped onto the court. Seeing Lin Tian arriving, Wang Feng huddled with Zhu Jiang and the others, whispering, "Create opportunities for me to go one-on-one with that kid later, I want to crush him!" "No problem!" Zhu Jiang and the others grinned mischievously, their eyebrows twitching. The game began, and Lin Tian''s team started with the ball. Lin Tian took the pass from a teammate and was about to advance, but was startled upon seeing the opponent guarding him, Lin Tian paused. Wang Feng! Lin Tian didn''t expect to be defended by Wang Feng and wondered why Wang Feng didn''t go guard the best student on the team and instead was defending him? However, Lin Tian didn''t give it much thought and charged forward with the ball, but he had only taken a few steps when he was entangled by Wang Feng. Lin Tian felt as if there was a piece of gum stuck to him and it was extremely uncomfortable. Several times, Lin Tian was nearly intercepted. With no other choice, Lin Tian had to toss the ball, intending to pass it to a teammate. "Snap!" Suddenly, a large hand appeared out of nowhere and intercepted Lin Tian''s basketball. Wang Feng! Wang Feng had made the steal! After intercepting the ball, Wang Feng completely ignored Lin Tian and made a spot-up three-pointer. Swish! The red basketball went straight through the hoop. "Nice!" Watching Wang Feng''s crisp counterattack, the students off the court cheered. But beside them, Lin Tian became the perfect foil. Lin Tian looked troubled, and at the same time, he glanced over to the sidelines and saw He Qianqian standing there, clapping gently and smiling faintly as she watched Wang Feng play. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian got even more irritated. But what could he do about being annoyed? Wang Feng truly was formidable. Just now, Lin Tian had been completely powerless to respond. Despite his frustration, the game went on. Since Wang Feng had scored, it was his team''s turn to start with the ball. After the serve, Wang Feng took the pass from a teammate and charged straight at Lin Tian. Seeing Wang Feng dribbling, Lin Tian''s classmates wanted to come over to help with the defense, but before they could move far, they were blocked by another teacher. Only Lin Tian was left facing Wang Feng. Seeing Wang Feng driving towards him, Lin Tian bent slightly, his face hardened with seriousness as he guarded. Seeing Lin Tian in front of him, a look of disdain appeared on Wang Feng''s face as he charged forward. Wang Feng''s body leaned into Lin Tian, who staggered with a jolt as Wang Feng caught the ball and leaped to shoot! "Boom!" The red basketball was viciously slammed into the hoop by Wang Feng! Next to him, Lin Tian retreated a few steps with a somewhat pale face! Lin Tian rubbed his slightly aching chest, his expression growing a bit unsightly. The bump from Wang Feng had caused pain in Lin Tian''s chest. But this wasn''t the most frustrating part for Lin Tian. What annoyed him most was that he had no answer to Wang Feng''s play, especially when he saw He Qianqian on the sideline smiling and clapping softly to cheer Wang Feng on, that made Lin Tian even more frustrated. Holding the basketball, Wang Feng looked at Lin Tian''s troubled face and taunted softly, "Little kid, you think you''re fit to play basketball?" After saying this, Wang Feng let out a cold, mocking laugh and didn''t wait for Lin Tian to react before walking away. "You..." Lin Tian watched Wang Feng leave, somewhat stunned, and finally realized that Wang Feng had intentionally come to trouble him. After a moment of shock, a glint of coldness flashed across Lin Tian''s eyes, "Crush me? You''re looking for trouble!" Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 13 - 13 Explode You! Lin Tian was already somewhat displeased, and when he confirmed that Wang Feng had come to pick a fight with him, Lin Tian''s annoyance grew even stronger. Under normal circumstances, Lin Tian might have endured it, but now he was clearly being bullied, Lin Tian would not just swallow his anger and stay quiet. With that thought, Lin Tian''s mind sank directly into the Sea of Consciousness, instantly summoning the superpower menu in his mind. After searching through the superpower menu, Lin Tian''s gaze finally settled on one superpower. "Ox Power Technique, it''s you!" With that thought, Lin Tian''s mind moved, and soon he felt a warm current start to surge within his body, a formidable strength began exploding forth. At the same time, the three Supernatural Points Lin Tian had turned to zero. Lin Tian had exchanged three Supernatural Points for the first level of the ''Ox Power Technique''. The ''Ox Power Technique'' was divided into nine levels, each level adding the strength of one ox. At the peak of cultivation, one could possess the strength of nine oxen. And now Lin Tian had achieved one level of the technique, which meant he had the strength of one ox! How strong is the strength of an ox? Theoretically, one ox could possess the strength of eighteen people! That illustrates how formidable the strength of an ox is! And now Lin Tian possessed this formidable strength! Feeling the powerful strength within his body, Lin Tian stared coldly at the somewhat triumphantly arrogant Wang Feng, "I''m going to crush you today!" Wang Feng and his team took the ball out again, and unsurprisingly, it was Wang Feng controlling the ball as he charged at Lin Tian. He wanted to torment Lin Tian again! "Hey!" As Wang Feng approached Lin Tian, intending to use his strength to shove Lin Tian aside again, the result this time was far beyond Wang Feng''s expectations. Wang Feng''s shove felt as though he had hit a wall; not only did Lin Tian remain immovable, the powerful recoil even caused him to stumble backward. "What..." Wang Feng turned his head toward Lin Tian in astonishment. As soon as Wang Feng turned his head, he saw Lin Tian''s mocking smile, followed closely by Lin Tian''s disdainful snort, "I''m going to crush you today, old boy!" Without waiting for Wang Feng to react, Lin Tian directly slapped the basketball out of Wang Feng''s hands! Lin Tian slapped the basketball right out of Wang Feng''s hands, out to the three-point line, directly to his teammate''s direction. Seeing the basketball flying towards him, the teammate subconsciously caught it. "Give it to me!" Lin Tian shouted, signaling with a wave. The classmate hesitated for a moment, but eventually passed the basketball to Lin Tian. Catching the basketball firmly, Lin Tian leaned against Wang Feng, looking provocatively at him, "Now, I''m going to dunk straight over you and explode!" By this time, Wang Feng had recovered from his initial shock, and hearing Lin Tian''s taunting words, Wang Feng looked at Lin Tian disdainfully, "You think you''ve got the ability, kid?" Wang Feng was skeptical; he didn''t believe Lin Tian could dunk. With Lin Tian standing only 1.7 meters tall, the idea of him dunking was absurd to Wang Feng. Besides, Lin Tian was three steps away from the basket, which made it even less likely for him. "Impossible, you say? Today, I''ll let you witness it!" Seeing the disdain on Wang Feng''s face, a playful smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face. As he spoke, Lin Tian''s legs tensed up, ready to exert force. Feeling Lin Tian''s suddenly tensed muscles, Wang Feng pressed tightly against him, sure that if Lin Tian dared to jump, he could easily knock him over. "Hey!" Lin Tian''s legs tensed, he cried out loudly, and leapt up in an instant. Seeing Lin Tian jump, Wang Feng immediately followed with a jump. Whoosh whoosh! Even though he had jumped, Wang Feng felt Lin Tian getting higher and higher, and at the same time, a tremendous force transferred from Lin Tian, pressing down on him fiercely. In the air, without any leverage, Wang Feng''s body uncontrollably started to fall backwards. Bang! Wang Feng''s back slammed hard onto the concrete floor under the basket, and right above him, hanging onto the rim, was Lin Tian. Lin Tian had already slammed the basketball into the net, currently hanging on the rim, while below him was the astonished face of Wang Feng! Silence! Silence! There was complete silence at the scene! Everyone was gaping at Lin Tian, who was hanging on the rim. "What the heck!" a classmate exclaimed in shock beneath the hoop, staring in disbelief at Lin Tian hanging above. Lin Tian actually made a slam dunk? Everyone was somewhat incredulous. Lin Tian was only 1.7 meters tall, yet he could slam dunk? And when he dunked, he didn''t even sprint; he just took off and dunked from three steps away! Too exaggerated! The most speechless moment was when Lin Tian forcefully took off for a dunk under Wang Feng''s defense and even sent Wang Feng flying! Astonishing! Way too astonishing! Everyone was staring at Lin Tian, their eyes as wide as saucers, as if they were looking at a monster! After being stunned for quite a while, the venue erupted with incredulous voices, "Has the world gone mad? Is this real or fake?" "Am I seeing things?" "Lin Tian can dunk now? Has the sun started rising from the west?" Everyone wore a look of disbelief. Seeing Lin Tian''s performance, He Qianqian was also taken aback. After freezing for a moment, a spark of curiosity flickered in He Qianqian''s beautiful eyes. He Qianqian discovered that this student seemed to be full of mysteries. After hanging on the rim with both hands and swaying for a while, Lin Tian jumped down from above. With a slap, Lin Tian landed, and challengingly raised an eyebrow at Wang Feng, who had already gotten up from the ground. Seeing Lin Tian''s smug look, Wang Feng''s expression turned very ugly, and he bellowed, "Again!" The game continued, and it was Lin Tian''s team''s turn to inbound the ball. In the end, Lin Tian controlled the ball again, holding the basketball, he once more forced a dunk under Wang Feng''s block! But Wang Feng was helpless! Under Lin Tian''s brute strength, Wang Feng stood no chance! Bang! 2 to 2! Lin Tian forced another dunk and sent Wang Feng flying again! 3 to 2! Bang! Lin Tian violently dunked again, riding over Wang Feng''s head! 4 to 2! Bang bang! Lin Tian thoroughly dominated Wang Feng, time after time! Under Lin Tian''s terrifying strength, Wang Feng looked like a child, utterly powerless to resist! Everyone watched this scene with their mouths agape, watching Lin Tian thoroughly dominate Wang Feng! Bang! 5 to 2! The game is over! "I''m done!" Wang Feng fiercely slapped the basketball, his face looking very ugly. After giving Lin Tian a menacing glance, he left with a dark face and quick steps. Humiliating! Wang Feng felt extremely humiliated! He had come wanting to completely crush Lin Tian, but instead, Lin Tian had turned the tables on him. Disgruntled! Wang Feng was very disgruntled! Watching Wang Feng leave with a dark face, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, shook his foot, and whistled cheerfully, "Kid, trying to crush me? You''re still green!" Seeing Wang Feng leave, He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a curious glance, thought for a moment, and then followed after Wang Feng. After Wang Feng left, the classmates gathered around, looking at Lin Tian as if he were a creature from another world. "Damn, Lin Tian, since when did you become so badass!" "Exactly, did you take a Power Pill or something?" Everyone looked at Lin Tian with surprise. "Not bad, huh!" Lin Tian said with a laugh. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 14 - 14 Snow Princess After dealing with his overly curious classmates, Lin Tian left the basketball court, finding no more pleasure in playing basketball. His strength had become too great. Playing with them felt like playing with little children. The fun of competition lies in equality. If the disparity is too large, it''s no fun at all. Leaving the basketball court, Lin Tian wandered around the playground, quietly feeling the sensations in his body. After obtaining the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian found his body somewhat unfamiliar, its powerful strength making him feel unaccustomed. Of course, because of his superpower, this discomfort was short-lived; otherwise, Lin Tian wouldn''t have been able to eliminate Wang Feng so comfortably. Feeling the powerful strength in his body, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he suddenly thrust his hand forward Bang! A faint sound of air bursting echoed through the air! Hearing this sudden burst, a flash of joy crossed Lin Tian''s face, and he thought to himself, "It''s really amazing, my punch can actually cause a sonic boom, such powerful strength!" The strength from the Ox Power Technique made Lin Tian even more satisfied with the Supernatural Ability System. "It''s a pity there are no more Supernatural Points. Otherwise, I''d exchange for more superpowers. By then, wouldn''t I be able to punch the earth and kick Mars!" Feeling the power of the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian started imagining his invincible day. Daydreaming for a while, a hint of helplessness flashed across Lin Tian''s face. He sighed softly, "But Superntural Points aren''t easy to come by, and who knows when the next mission will be." As he walked slowly, Lin Tian pondered to himself, "From the information in my mind, these missions are random, and even actively seeking beauties is useless. The missions rely completely on chance; they can''t be rushed!" Thinking this, Lin Tian let out a light sigh, his expression showing a bit of helplessness, "Oh missions, when will you come!" Having benefited from the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian was now eager for more missions to earn more Supernatural Points. As he walked, suddenly, he heard a murmur nearby, "Look, Chen Xiaoxu is bothering Leng Bing again!" "Isn''t that normal? Even the teachers don''t dare to provoke Chen Xiaoxu. I heard his dad is a leader in the Education Bureau." Hearing this murmuring, Lin Tian blinked and looked to the right, only to see two girls quietly discussing something not far ahead. Following the direction the two girls were pointing, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up instantly. He saw a beautiful girl standing quietly under a plane tree a hundred meters ahead. This beauty was dressed in a white dress, her black hair simply tied into a ponytail, her exquisite face icy cold. "Leng Bing!" At the sight of this beauty, a name immediately popped into Lin Tian''s mind. Leng Bing could be said to be a celebrity at the school. First of all, her grades were excellent, always at the top of every monthly exam. Had it not been for Lin Tian''s sudden emergence, Leng Bing would still have been in first place this time. Besides her grades, Leng Bing was also a stunning beauty, but true to her name, she always had a cool demeanor and seldom smiled. Because of this, her classmates had given Leng Bing the nickname "Ice Princess." Although it was rare to see a smile on Leng Bing''s face, this didn''t lessen her number of admirers. On the contrary, many boys were even more thrilled, feeling an even greater desire to conquer her. However, these suitors were quickly defeated by Chen Xiaoxu. Ever since Chen Xiaoxu started pursuing Leng Bing, he had driven away all the boys who dared to show her affection. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thinking of this, Lin Tian''s eyes slightly narrowed as he looked towards the area in front of Leng Bing and spotted Chen Xiaoxu standing about a meter away from her. At that moment, Chen Xiaoxu was shamelessly hanging around her. Glancing at the two of them, Lin Tian wasn''t interested in meddling, and just as he was about to look away, he suddenly froze, "Beep beep! Mission found, mission found!" An emotionless synthetic voice sounded in his mind. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled and turned his head quickly to look at Leng Bing. As Lin Tian''s gaze fixed on her, he noticed a red glow emanating from her bodysignifying a mission. As Lin Tian focused, a synthetic voice followed in his mind, "Mission: Drive away Leng Bing''s suitors. Reward: One Supernatural Point. Penalty: None!" Hearing this, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, "Speak of the devil, and he shall appear! I was just thinking about a mission, and here it is!" With that thought, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed mischievously as he looked at Chen Xiaoxu in the distance, "I was thinking of letting you off the hook, but it seems today I''m set to settle some old scores!" With that thought, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and walked unhurriedly toward Chen Xiaoxu. He hadn''t forgotten about the times Chen Xiaoxu used to bully him. When Lin Tian started walking towards Chen Xiaoxu, the onlookers at a distance didn''t care much and didn''t think much about it. But when they saw Lin Tian heading directly towards Chen Xiaoxu, some classmates started to be surprised. ** "Bingbing, be my girlfriend!" Chen Xiaoxu said with a cheeky grin, eyeing Leng Bing''s delicate face, which made him gulp. Leng Bing looked at Chen Xiaoxu with a cold face, gave him a glance, and turned to walk away. However, Leng Bing had only walked a few steps when Chen Xiaoxu stopped her again. Still grinning, he said, "Bingbing, be my girlfriend, I promise to spoil you with all the good stuff." Leng Bing closed her eyes deeply, her expression showing utter helplessness. Annoying! Annoying! Leng Bing felt incredibly annoyed! Ever since this fly had stuck to her, Leng Bing had not had a single day of peace! "If only someone could help me drive him away!" Leng Bing thought somewhat hopefully. But then she felt her idea was a bit unrealistic because no one at school dared to provoke Chen Xiaoxu. Even if Chen Xiaoxu wasn''t too excessive, the teachers wouldn''t intervene. "Ah, annoying!" Leng Bing sighed helplessly inside. Suddenly, she blinked in surprise as she saw someone heading straight towards her. Seeing this, Leng Bing was a bit stunned. She couldn''t believe someone would come over, given that Chen Xiaoxu was there. People usually couldn''t avoid him fast enough, so how could they possibly come closer? "It must be one of Chen Xiaoxu''s lackeys; otherwise, no other classmates would come here." With this thought, Leng Bing looked at Lin Tian with a hint of disdain. Noticing Leng Bing''s gaze, Chen Xiaoxu turned around in confusion, then saw Lin Tian. When Chen Xiaoxu saw that Lin Tian had no intention of stopping, he frowned and glowered at Lin Tian, "Kid, get lost!" Hearing Chen Xiaoxu''s words, Lin Tian didn''t pause his steps and didn''t pay him any heed, continuing to walk forward. Seeing that Lin Tian not only ignored him but kept walking towards him, a surge of anger rose in Chen Xiaoxu as he glared at Lin Tian, "Kid, are you looking for death?" Chen Xiaoxu''s expression turned ferocious. While Chen Xiaoxu was talking, Lin Tian had already reached Leng Bing. Ignoring Chen Xiaoxu''s furious expression, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow at Leng Bing, "Beauty, need any help?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Leng Bing slightly furrowed her brows, wondering if this guy was crazy. Didn''t he know who Chen Xiaoxu was? Was he here looking for a beating? Leng Bing even started to worry about Lin Tian. "Hey, I said, are you asking for death?" At this moment, Chen Xiaoxu was already furious to the core. This guy, springing from nowhere, not only daring to meddle in his affairs but completely ignoring him and not even giving him the time of day! Furious! Chen Xiaoxu felt extremely angry! Chen Xiaoxu was determined to teach this ignorant kid a lesson! To show him why the flowers are so red! With that thought, Chen Xiaoxu quickly stepped forward, his face fierce, and punched hard at Lin Tian''s face! Smack! With a slight sound, a look of astonishment flashed across Chen Xiaoxu''s fierce face as he stared dumbfounded at his own fist. He saw that, unbeknownst to him, a hand had appeared on his fist, easily blocking his fierce punch without much effort. "How... how is this possible!" Chen Xiaoxu looked astonished, his expression as if he had seen a ghost! It was then that Lin Tian turned his gaze towards Chen Xiaoxu, glanced at him indifferently, withdrew his hand, and flicked it! Smack! What a resounding slap! Chapter 15 - 15 Task Completed Slap! What a resounding slap across the face! Stunned! Everyone was stunned! Leng Bing, standing nearby, looked at Lin Tian with a dazed expression, somewhat unable to react! It wasn''t just Leng Bing who was stunned; the students secretly watching in the distance were also stunned! Hitting someone! And it was Chen Xiaoxu who got hit! Was there really someone at the school who dared to hit the school bully, Chen Xiaoxu? How could that be possible? Students who saw this scene from afar were somewhat dazed, some doubting if they had seen wrongly. While others felt their heads were muddled, Chen Xiaoxu was truly muddled. The slap from Lin Tian sent stars spinning in Chen Xiaoxu''s vision, and it took a good while before he could recover his composure. "Huff huff!" Chen Xiaoxu took several deep breaths, tasting a bit of saltiness in his mouth; he felt his teeth on the right side beginning to loosen. "Ptui!" Chen Xiaoxu spat out a mouthful of saliva vehemently. Along with the saliva, there was a trace of blood. Lin Tian''s palm had caused Chen Xiaoxu''s gums to bleed. "Huff!" Chen Xiaoxu took a deep breath; Lin Tian''s slap did not invoke a hint of fear in him but instead ignited the rage in his heart. Chen Xiaoxu raised his head with a ferocious look and roared at Lin Tian, "You''re courting death!" After speaking, Chen Xiaoxu charged forward quickly, aiming a kick directly at Lin Tian''s lower back. The kick was swift and vicious! But for a fierce kick like Chen Xiaoxu''s, Lin Tian hardly took it seriously. Lin Tian casually deflected it with his hand! Slap! In an instant, Chen Xiaoxu felt a tremendous force transfer to his foot, causing his body to lose balance, and he involuntarily toppled to the ground! Bang! Chen Xiaoxu''s body hit the ground instantly, falling flat on his face! Lin Tian glanced indifferently at Chen Xiaoxu on the ground, appearing remarkably relaxed. In Lin Tian''s view, Chen Xiaoxu posed no threat whatsoever. Had he not controlled his strength, he could have easily slapped him half to death! However, Chen Xiaoxu didn''t see it that way. Eating dirt twice in a row only served to unleash the fury in Chen Xiaoxu''s heart; he took a fierce breath and, grabbing a fist-sized stone from the ground, hurled it at Lin Tian as he got up. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh! The fist-sized stone whizzed toward Lin Tian. Seeing the stone flying at him, Lin Tian tensed up and quickly dodged! Barely avoiding the stone, Lin Tian, with a cold expression, quickly stepped forward, grabbed Chen Xiaoxu, and started to slap him repeatedly! With a series of resounding slaps, Chen Xiaoxu was struck dumb, blood beginning to flow from the corner of his mouth. But Lin Tian still had his wits about him and did not use excessive force, otherwise with his current strength, these few slaps could have killed Chen Xiaoxu outright. Slap! After landing another harsh slap, Lin Tian finally let Chen Xiaoxu go. Chen Xiaoxu, dazed by the barrage of slaps from Lin Tian, took a good while to regain his senses. "Kid, you''re dead meat!" Chen Xiaoxu looked at Lin Tian with a mix of fear; he had finally been frightened by Lin Tian. Even though he was scared, Chen Xiaoxu''s mouth refused to concede. Speaking was somewhat slurred after being slapped repeatedly, and his cheeks began to swell and redden. Soon, Chen Xiaoxu''s face swelled up like a pig''s head. "Get lost!" Lin Tian swept a cold glance at Chen Xiaoxu. "Kid, do you know who I am?" Chen Xiaoxu still didn''t leave, despite the fear. "Not leaving?" Seeing that Chen Xiaoxu kept babbling on, Lin Tian slowly stepped forward. Witnessing Lin Tian''s approach, Chen Xiaoxu''s heart trembled, and he no longer pretended to be tough but hurriedly fled while looking back and shouting, "Kid, just you wait!" Watching Chen Xiaoxu run away like a bereaved dog, a hint of disdain appeared on Lin Tian''s face, "Trash!" Seeing Chen Xiaoxu''s frantic escape, everyone was stunned. Leng Bing was stunned, the students watching from afar were stunned. Everyone was dumbfounded as they watched Lin Tian. There was actually someone in the school who dared to hit Chen Xiaoxu and even sent him running? After being stunned for quite a while, Leng Bing came back to his senses with a puzzled look at Lin Tian, "Do you know who he is?" "I know, it''s Chen Xiaoxu!" Lin Tian said nonchalantly. Meanwhile, Lin Tian focused his attention inside his mind, and as Chen Xiaoxu ran away, a synthesized electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s head, "Mission completed, reward of one Supernatural Point received!" Chapter 16 - 16: Meeting a Cute Girl Around the Corner "Task completed, reward: one Supernatural Point!" As an electronic synthesized voice sounded, Lin Tian felt an additional Supernatural Point appear in his mind. This discovery instantly uplifted his spirits. "Hey, are you listening to me?" Just as Lin Tian was basking in joy, an unsatisfied voice reached his ears. "Huh?" Lin Tian snapped back to reality and slightly lifted his head, only to see Leng Bing looking at him with some dissatisfaction, her rosy lips puckered, showing a touch of displeasure. Seeing Leng Bing''s expression, Lin Tian was momentarily stupefied; he found her current look incredibly adorable. "Hey, what are you staring at? I''m talking to you!" Seeing Lin Tian stare blankly at her, Leng Bing frowned slightly with her willowy eyebrows knitted. Lin Tian came to his senses and teased with a playful smile, "The way you were just being all coy was pretty cute, why are you always so cold-faced?" "You... Who''s being coy!" Leng Bing glared at Lin Tian with puffed-up anger. However, she didn''t know that her appearance held an unusual allure in Lin Tian''s eyes. "Look, see? Aren''t you throwing a little tantrum at me now? You''re very cute like that!" Lin Tian continued smiling cheerfully at Leng Bing, taking a few steps forward as he spoke. "What are you doing!" Leng Bing immediately stepped back, her face turning cold instantly. Lin Tian halted his advance, took a sniff, and a scent of a girl''s fragrance wafted into his nostrils; Lin Tian said, looking intoxicated, "So fragrant!" "You! Pervert!" Leng Bing''s face changed, and she turned around and walked away huffily. Originally, Leng Bing intended to warn him about Chen Xiaoxu being the school bully and to be careful, but now she didn''t want to pay him any attention. "Flirting with me, he''s not a good person!" Leng Bing walked away quickly, thinking indignantly to herself. Watching the beauty leave, Lin Tian raised his eyebrows and called out, "Beauty, smile more, oh! But you also look cute when you''re angry!" Leng Bing felt speechless and quickened her pace. Seeing Leng Bing huff away, Lin Tian chuckled to himself, redirecting his attention back into his mind. Looking at the new Supernatural Point in his mind, Lin Tian felt utterly pleased. Lin Tian gave a satisfied clap and appeared very relaxed, "Not bad at all, I got a Supernatural Point so effortlessly." Lin Tian felt extremely at ease; he hoped for more such tasks. To him, tasks like these posed no danger whatsoever. As for Chen Xiaoxu, as far as Lin Tian was concerned, he posed no threat, school bully or not. "Ring, ring..." Just then, the bell signaling the end of classes rang. At the sound of the bell, Lin Tian looked up and saw that some students had already started to prepare to go home. "Let''s go home!" Lin Tian gave a quick scan and headed towards the parking lot to find his bike. Finding his bike, Lin Tian pedaled home leisurely while his mind wandered. "This superpower is amazing. With it, I could even be invincible. The only regret is that these tasks lack any pattern..." "According to the information in my mind, this superpower is a product from three thousand years later, I have no idea why it came here..." "Now I only have one Supernatural Point, too few. Let''s save it for now..." Lin Tian continued to ride home, lost in his thoughts. As he rode, suddenly, Lin Tian''s expression changed, and he hastily stopped the bike. After dismounting, Lin Tian looked helplessly at the rear wheel of his bike. The once inflated tire was now flat and lifeless. Lin Tian stopped and turned the wheel around, soon spotting a small nail on the tire. Clearly, it was this nail that had punctured it. "So annoying!" Lin Tian then pulled the nail out of the tire and threw it away before proceeding to carry the bike single-handedly. Despite carrying the bike single-handedly, Lin Tian moved swiftly, looking quite relaxed. The bike weighed at least forty pounds, but with Lin Tian''s strength, he could barely feel its weight. Feeling the weightless bike in his right hand, Lin Tian felt fortunate: "Thank goodness for the Ox Power Technique; otherwise, I would have had to push the bike." Even though carrying the bike presented no issue for him, Lin Tian still planned to get it fixed quickly, as it was inconvenient to carry it around. So, he quickened his pace. Lin Tian walked briskly towards the bike repair place. "Almost there, just around the corner." Seeing a turn up ahead, Lin Tian picked up his pace again. Lin Tian was about to turn the corner while carrying his bike when suddenly, a figure appeared right in the path, about to collide with the bike. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Startled, Lin Tian swiftly put his hand out to block; if he hadn''t, the person would have crashed right into his bike. "Ouch!" Accompanied by a soft cry, Lin Tian felt his hand land on something soft. Very soft, very comfortable! What is this? Lin Tian squeezed it instinctively! "What are you doing!" An angry exclamation in a sweet voice followed! Lin Tian froze and immediately saw a cute girl. At that moment, the cute girl was blushing furiously, staring angrily at him. And his hand... it seemed to be pressing on her plump breasts! Chapter 17 - 17: The Scream on the Bicycle "Aren''t you letting go yet!" Bu Mengting saw that the person was still staring blankly at herself, with no reaction, and immediately shouted angrily. "Ah? Oh!" Lin Tian withdrew his hand somewhat awkwardly, "I, I didn''t mean to do it!" "Humph!" Bu Mengting snorted coldly, kept a straight face without speaking, but her pretty face was still somewhat flushed. It was at this time that Lin Tian carefully observed the girl before him. Seeing the girl, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up instantly, what a beautiful girl! Her big eyes seemed to speak, like the stars on a summer night. Next were her red lips. Those lips were like dew on an early spring morning, so clear and fresh. "Hey! Have you seen enough?" Bu Mengting noticed the boy sizing her up continuously and spoke with some annoyance. "Hehe!" Lin Tian chuckled, without saying anything. "Humph! Pervert!" Bu Mengting snorted coldly and quickly walked past Lin Tian. As Lin Tian watched Bu Mengting walk away, he shrugged his shoulders with a bit of regret, sniffed his hand, and a faint fragrance entered his nostrils. In an instant, something else flashed through Lin Tian''s mind... Lin Tian muttered to himself, then left with his bicycle. After walking a dozen meters or so, Lin Tian arrived at the bicycle repair spot and asked the boss to fix his bike. After waiting ten minutes, his bike was fixed. Just as Lin Tian was about to ride off, suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, his eyes shining. The cute girl, ah, he saw that cute girl again. The moment Lin Tian saw Bu Mengting, she also saw him. Seeing Lin Tian, Bu Mengting snorted coldly and thought about turning around and leaving, but after thinking for a moment, she still walked over. However, she wasn''t coming to Lin Tian, but to the bicycle repair shop owner. She approached the owner and asked, "Boss, do you know how to get to Green Light District?" "I don''t know!" The owner shook his head. Hearing this answer, Bu Mengting seemed a bit disappointed, then turned and walked toward the nearby fruit stand. She asked the fruit stand owner again, "Boss, do you know how to get to Green Light District?" sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Green Light District? Never heard of it!" The fruit stand owner also shook his head. After asking several people and finding no one knew, Bu Mengting appeared quite disheartened. Lin Tian, who had been watching the girl all this time, eyes lit up. Green Light District! Others might not know, but he did! His home was in Green Light District. With this thought, Lin Tian walked towards the girl with his bicycle, "Beauty, are you looking for Green Light District? I know it, my home is there." "You know it?" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian with suspicion. "Of course, that''s where my home is!" Lin Tian nodded as a matter of course. "Tell me how to get there!" "I''ll give you a ride, it''s a bit of a walk!" Lin Tian suggested with a smile, patting his bicycle. Bu Mengting looked hesitant. Seeing this, Lin Tian patted his bicycle again, smiling, "Hop on, what, am I going to sell you or something! Consider it my way of apologizing for earlier." "Alright then!" Bu Mengting hesitated for a moment, but finally sat down. Bu Mengting didn''t think Lin Tian could do anything to her, the most important thing being that she was a total direction ignoramus, and even if Lin Tian told her the way, she might still get lost in the end. "Alright, sit tight!" Once Bu Mengting was seated, Lin Tian spoke, then started pedaling. Whoosh! Lin Tian slowly began to speed up! Feeling the bike pick up speed, Bu Mengting seemed scared, her fair little hands clutching the bicycle tightly, and she said nervously, "Slow down!" "What?" Lin Tian feigned confusion, but his feet moved faster and faster, and the bicycle''s speed kept increasing! Whoosh! The bicycle zoomed off, feeling like it was about to take flight! Hearing the whooshing wind in her ears, Bu Mengting was so frightened that her face turned somewhat pale, and she shouted, "Slow down, slow down!" Lin Tian didn''t stop, and his pedaling pace got even faster. As Lin Tian pedaled quickly, he shouted, "I''m going to speed up, hold onto me!" With that, Lin Tian sped up again! Whoosh! Feeling the bicycle speed up once more, Bu Mengting''s face turned pale, and she felt her grip on the bicycle was becoming unsteady. "Hold onto my waist!" Lin Tian called out while pedaling swiftly. Bu Mengting''s face turned pale! Whoosh! The bicycle''s speed kept increasing! "I''m going to speed up, hold onto my waist!" Lin Tian shouted, with eyes fixed ahead. Whoosh! The bicycle accelerated once again! Startled, Bu Mengting quickly wrapped her arms around Lin Tian''s waist, and due to fear, even leaned her whole body against his back. As soon as her body leaned against Lin Tian''s back, Bu Mengting felt much safer and wasn''t scared anymore! Lin Tian chuckled and sped up once more, rushing forward at high speed. Whoosh! Five or six minutes later, gradually, the bicycle started to slow down, and eventually came to a complete stop. At this point, Bu Mengting was still holding tightly onto Lin Tian''s waist. Once stopped, Lin Tian turned his head and looked at the girl clinging to him and teased, "Do you feel like I''m very secure!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting got a shock, only then realizing the bicycle had stopped. Bu Mengting quickly let go, her face instantly turning bright red. "Hehe, don''t be shy, I''m just that kind of secure guy!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, appearing quite proud of himself. "You!" Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian, snorted coldly, and walked away quickly with a stomp of her feet. By now, Bu Mengting recognized the place, realizing this was the Green Light District where her uncle lived. Lin Tian whistled and pushed his bike in as well. Chapter 18 - 18 First Place Lin Tian whistled as he pushed his bike, following Bu Mengting into the neighborhood. Bu Mengting stalked ahead with rapid steps. She knew Lin Tian was right behind her, but she didn''t acknowledge him. After a distance, Bu Mengting realized the pervert was still behind her, and, irritated, she spun around to glare at Lin Tian, "Hey, why do you keep following me!" "Following you? No, not at all," Lin Tian glanced at Bu Mengting strangely, "I was heading this way too. It''s not like I can''t go this way just because you are!" "You..." Bu Mengting was momentarily at a loss for words. After pausing, she turned around, somewhat dejected, and continued walking on. Her steps, however, quickened quite a bit. Lin Tian pursed his lips and continued pushing his bike forward. After some time, Bu Mengting realized the pervert had finally stopped following her. While relieved, she couldn''t help feeling a tinge of loss for some reason. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was parking his bike under the shed at the bottom of his apartment block. At the same time, he noticed that the girl had just entered the building where he lived. "Maybe she''s a neighbor!" Lin Tian mused as he locked his bike securely. Having locked his bike, Lin Tian bounded up the stairs. When he reached the third floor, suddenly, his steps halted. Bu Mengting! Lin Tian spotted the girl again. At that moment, Bu Mengting was using her keys to unlock her door. Lin Tian glanced at Bu Mengting and said with a smile, "So you live here, we are neighbors after all!" "Who''s your neighbor!" Bu Mengting snorted through her nose, turned her head away, and continued to unlock her door. "We really are neighbors though!" Lin Tian chuckled, pulling out his keys and opening the door opposite to Bu Mengting''s. He opened his door, turned around, and said cheerfully, "See, I''m here, and you''re there. Aren''t we neighbors!" Bu Mengting was speechless, swiftly opened her door, and with a bang, slammed it shut. Lin Tian looked at the firmly closed door opposite his, shrugged his shoulders, then opened his own door and went inside. As Lin Tian changed his shoes, he thought to himself, "Didn''t expect a little sister from next door, but I don''t remember such a beautiful girl living across from me. Maybe I just didn''t know her before." As Lin Tian opened his door, people in the living room heard the sound. Hearing the sound of the door opening, Shi Qing looked up from her conversation with a friend in the living room and saw her son coming in, saying immediately, "You''re back, go wash your hands quickly, we are about to eat." "Oh, I know!" Lin Tian replied casually as he finished changing his shoes. "Is that Lin Tian coming back? Why didn''t he come back with my son Wang Bing?" A somewhat familiar voice came from the sofa in the living room. Lin Tian turned his head to look, his expression instantly turning helpless: "Why is she here again." This person was Lin Tian''s mother''s friend, Lin Qin, who also lived in the Green Light neighborhood, just below Lin Tian''s apartment. The neighbors did not know when Lin Tian''s mother and Lin Qin had become friends. At first, it was alright, but later on, Lin Tian began to dislike her. Lin Qin always liked to boast about her son, always talking about how great he is. It was enough to drive anyone crazy! And ignoring her was not an option, as Lin Qin''s son Wang Bing attended the same school as Lin Tian and they were in the same grade. However, the difference was that Wang Bing was a top student, consistently ranking in the top twenty of his year during the monthly tests. As for Lin Tian, forget about the whole grade, even within his class, he was considered a poor student. Therefore, every time Lin Qin bragged about her son, Lin Tian had to suffer because his mother would always compare him to Wang Bing. And what left Lin Tian speechless was that every time he saw Lin Qin, she always had to show off her son. Indeed, this time was no exception. Seeing Lin Tian, Lin Qin, sitting on the sofa, said cheerfully, "The monthly exam results are coming out today, right?" "Yes!" Lin Tian responded, somewhat listlessly. Actually, he didn''t want to bother with her at all, but ignoring her would be impolite, so he had no choice but to reply with a lack of enthusiasm. But obviously, Lin Qin didn''t notice Lin Tian''s reluctance and continued to speak for herself, "My son Wang Bing said that this monthly exam was quite difficult, but getting 600 points is still no problem for him. He said he should probably rank in the top 15 of the whole grade!" "Oh!" Lin Tian responded perfunctorily and was about to walk away. He really didn''t want to listen to Lin Qin''s ceaseless bragging. However, seeing Lin Tian attempting to leave, Lin Qin gestured for him to come over with a smile and said, "Come here, come over for a bit, Auntie wants to chat with you." Lin Tian felt somewhat helpless and really didn''t want to go over, but after thinking about it, he still walked over. When Lin Tian walked over, Lin Qin said with a smile, "Your grades are rather average, while my son Wang Bing''s are slightly better. I''ve already told him to help you out if you don''t understand something, you can ask him, no need to be shy." Hearing this, Lin Tian slightly curled his lips and muttered to himself, "Now it''s me who should ask him? It should be the other way around!" Lin Tian, with the help of his superpower, had fully absorbed and understood all the high school knowledge. Seeing Lin Tian curl his lips, Lin Qin misunderstood and said cheerfully, "Don''t be shy, Wang Bing is very easy to talk to. It''s only right for him to help you since his grades are better." "Exactly, exactly, you should thank Aunt Lin!" Shi Qing said to Lin Tian in a lecturing tone from the side. Feeling helpless, Lin Tian could only nod and say, "Fine, I will ask if there''s something I don''t understand." Lin Tian didn''t bother to tell them that he didn''t need anyone''s help since he was actually the top student in his class. While Lin Tian kept quiet, Lin Qin continued to ramble on, "My son Wang Bing has actually always had very good grades since he was young. And he''s such a good boy, never gets into fights at school!" "I''m so envious of you, if only Lin Tian were half as obedient!" Shi Qing said with a tone of heavy envy. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s okay, actually Lin Tian is not bad either, just his grades might be somewhat lacking. But with Wang Bing''s help tutoring, they should improve," Lin Qin said with a grin. "My son Wang Bing" "Wang Bing" Lin Tian had been listening for a full five minutes, wanting to leave but unable to. It was almost driving him crazy. And what made Lin Tian lost for words was that it would be one thing for Lin Qin to praise her son, but she would also bring him up occasionally. Even his own mom always sounded envious. After listening for a while and noticing Lin Qin was about to speak again, Lin Tian couldn''t bear it any longer and interrupted, "Actually, in this monthly exam, I got the first rank in the grade!" "What?" The two, engrossed in their conversation, glanced reflexively at Lin Tian. "I said, actually this monthly exam, I got the first rank!" Lin Tian calmly looked at the two, planning to end this pointless conversation. He felt if he stayed any longer, he would lose his mind. "What did you say, the first rank?" Upon hearing this, Shi Qing''s face did not show the slightest joy; instead, she frowned, "You don''t mean you got the last place?" "I don''t mean the last place, I mean the real, top first rank! This monthly exam I scored 704 points, rank one in the whole grade!" Lin Tian said with a composed expression. "Lin Tian, don''t joke around!" Shi Qing looked at her son with dissatisfaction, thinking he was telling lies. Not just Shi Qing, but Lin Qin next to her didn''t believe Lin Tian''s words either. "I''m telling the truth!" Lin Tian felt somewhat helpless. Just as he was about to continue explaining, suddenly, the sound of the door opening came from the entrance. With the sound of the door, from afar they could hear his sister Lin Fang shouting excitedly, "Mom, I have earth-shattering news to tell you, brother actually really got the first rank!" The first rank? Hearing this, Shi Qing was taken aback and glanced at her son unconsciously, thinking to herself, "Could it be that my son really achieved the first rank? But how could that be possible?" Chapter 19 - 19 Face-Slapping Hearing his sister''s voice, Lin Tian''s eyebrows rose as he turned his head to look toward the door. As soon as he turned around, he saw his sister running over excitedly without even putting on her shoes, shouting, "Mom, brother really ranked first!" "What first? Be more specific, and stop shouting," Shi Qing frowned, looking at her daughter with some dissatisfaction. Seeing the look on her mother''s face, Lin Fang reined in her emotions a bit, but her face still showed excitement as she looked at Shi Qing, "Mom, I saw the monthly exam rankings today, and the first place is actually brother. He ranked first in the monthly exam!" "What?" Upon hearing this, Shi Qing was taken aback and then turned her head with a puzzled look to sweep a glance at Lin Tian, who was sitting on the sofa. Her son could actually be the top in his grade? Had the sun risen from the west? Shi Qing didn''t believe it, and Lin Qin beside her was even more incredulous. Lin Qin looked at Lin Fang with doubt, "Ah Fang, you didn''t see it wrong, did you? Maybe it''s someone with the same name and surname? Your... your brother shouldn''t be scoring that well!" "Not at all, I saw it very clearly, it''s written ''Class of Senior 3 (19) Lin Tian'', absolutely no mistake." After speaking, Lin Fang repeated with certainty, "I looked at it four or five times, definitely no mistake!" "Er..." Hearing this, Lin Qin didn''t know what to say. It wasn''t possible to insist Lin Fang was wrong, but she absolutely couldn''t believe that Lin Tian had really ranked first in his grade. Meanwhile, Shi Qing turned her head and looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled face, asking, "Lin Tian, is what your sister saying true?" "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world, speaking with an air of nonchalance, "Didn''t I say? I did rank first in the grade!" "Then, then you..." "You mean how come I suddenly did so well, right?" Lin Tian interrupted his mother, continuing, "Actually, I could have scored this well before, I just didn''t want to." Lin Tian said with an indifferent face. This reason was actually quite weak, and nine out of ten people wouldn''t believe it. If your grades were that good, why hide them all the time? But Lin Tian didn''t need anyone else to believe, he just needed one reason for himself. "You didn''t cheat, did you?" After a moment of stunned silence, Lin Qin asked with some hesitation. She really didn''t believe that Lin Tian, the underachiever, could have scored the top rank in his grade. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Furthermore, if Lin Tian could really achieve the top rank, wouldn''t it make all her usual bragging about her own son particularly ridiculous? Wasn''t it a slap in her own face? Hearing Lin Qin''s doubtful words, Lin Tian glanced over dismissively and said, "Whether I cheated or not, you can ask your son if he can cheat his way to such good results." After speaking, Lin Tian didn''t bother with more words and stood up to leave for his room. Seeing Lin Tian walk away, Lin Qin felt somewhat embarrassed. She had been challenged by a kid she normally lectured, and it made her lose face. Noticing the embarrassment on Lin Qin''s face, Shi Qing hastily tried to smooth things over, "Sister Lin, don''t take it to heart. This child just doesn''t know his place, I''ll reprimand him later!" "Ah, it''s nothing, it''s nothing." Lin Qin smiled awkwardly, then stood up with an apologetic air, "I have to go back and cook, I''ll come over some other time for a chat." "Ah, sure!" Shi Qing was a bit startled, then got up smiling in response. After sending off Lin Qin, Shi Qing turned to Lin Fang and asked with a serious face, "Your brother really ranked first in the grade?" "Really!" Lin Fang nodded emphatically. ** Back in his room, it wasn''t long before he heard that Lin Qin had left the living room. Upon hearing that Lin Qin had gone, Lin Tian didn''t care; his main focus was now on his superpower. If it weren''t for Lin Qin constantly bragging and showing off about her own son, Lin Tian wouldn''t have bothered to show her any attitude. But this was also good, now she probably wouldn''t have the face to come over again. After musing for a while, Lin Tian shifted his focus back to his superpower and closed his eyes to summon the superpower menu once again. Chapter 20 - 20 Hi, Beautiful He closed his eyes and summoned the superpower menu, and looking at the various abilities listed, Lin Tian truly coveted them all. After a while, Lin Tian closed the menu and let out a light sigh, "It''s a pity I don''t have enough Supernatural Points, otherwise I would''ve redeemed all of these abilities." Currently, Lin Tian only had one Supernatural Point, which was far too little to exchange for anything significant, so he decided to save it for now. After closing the superpower menu, Lin Tian brooded, "To obtain more abilities, I need to complete more tasks. Tasks, in the end, it''s all about tasks..." As he thought this, Lin Tian tapped his fingers on the desk, muttering to himself, "To have tasks, there must be beauties involved, and these beauties cannot be sought out deliberately..." Thinking of beauties, images of He Qianqian and Leng Bing appeared in his mind, followed by the girl he had just encountered. Thinking of that girl, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, "That girl is really beautiful, and she has such an air about her, totally on the same level as Teacher He and Leng Bing. I wonder if she might carry a task." "Should I take the initiative to make contact..." Lin Tian pondered to himself. "Lin Tian, what are you doing inside? Come out for dinner!" Just as Lin Tian was pondering, Shi Qing''s voice suddenly called out from outside. "Coming!" Lin Tian gathered his thoughts and replied, then hurried out. After dinner and a short rest, Lin Tian prepared to go to school for evening self-study. On his way to school, Lin Tian deliberately glanced across the street but to his disappointment, the door opposite was tightly shut, and he did not see the girl. The night passed without incident. The following day, Lin Tian went to school as usual. On his way there, he still made a point of looking across to the opposite door, but ultimately, he didn''t see the girl. Just when Lin Tian thought he might never see that girl again, the unexpected happened. After the first afternoon class, just as the classmates were about to break for a rest, class head Li Min walked in unexpectedly. Li Min, with his portly figure, came to the front of the classroom and clapped his hands loudly, announcing, "Students, please quiet down, I have something to tell you all." Hearing their class head''s words, the students who were about to leave their seats all returned to them. Most eyes turned towards Li Min, but some looked towards the door. Lin Tian''s gaze also turned towards the classroom door, where a girl stood prettily. She had come in with Li Min. At first, Lin Tian paid no particular attention, but upon seeing the girl, his eyes instantly lit up! It was that girl! The girl from yesterday! "Why is she here?" Just as Lin Tian was feeling puzzled, Li Min''s voice on the platform reached his ears, "I want to tell you all, we have a new student in our class. Let''s give her a warm welcome!" With that, Li Min led the applause. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Clap, clap..." The classroom burst into enthusiastic applause, especially loud from the boys. Whispers from the boys reached Lin Tian''s ears, "She''s a beauty!" "And a super beauty at that! Absolutely campus belle material!" The boys'' eyes glistened as they looked at Bu Mengting. "Come, Mengting!" Li Min beckoned, calling the girl at the door, Bu Mengting, over. Bu Mengting came to the front of the class, a sweet smile on her face, and introduced herself, "Hello everyone, my name is Bu Mengting. I''m thrilled to be studying with you all. I hope to progress together with everyone in the days ahead!" Having finished, Bu Mengting bowed deeply. "Clap, clap..." Once again, warm applause rang out in the classroom. Murmurings started to flow into Lin Tian''s ears, "Her voice sounds very nice, so soft." "Her smile is beautiful too, so sweet!" "Such a pretty name!" The male students looked at Bu Mengting with sparkling eyes. ... Hearing the discussions among his classmates, Lin Tian rolled his eyes. "Okay, you can sit there for the time being," said Li Min, pointing to a seat behind Lin Tian, after Bu Mengting finished her introduction. The seat behind Lin Tian was initially occupied, but the person who sat there had fallen ill and happened to be on leave from school. "Mhm, okay!" Bu Mengting responded, and with her backpack on, she walked toward the seat in question. As Bu Mengting approached him, and when she arrived in front of him, Lin Tian snapped his fingers and raised an eyebrow, "Hey, beauty!" The familiar voice made Bu Mengting pause, and lifting her head, she was somewhat startled to see a familiar face. "Lin Tian, what are you doing!" Before Bu Mengting could say anything, Li Min''s roar came from the podium. Lin Tian looked up to see Li Min looking at him with disgust. Chapter 21 - 21 Bang "Lin Tian, what are you doing!" Li Min looked at Lin Tian with a face full of disgust from the podium. Li Min really detested Lin Tian, especially after Lin Tian had embarrassed him last time, Li Min''s disgust towards Lin Tian grew even stronger. Seeing Lin Tian''s actions at this moment, Li Min appeared even more annoyed, feeling that he was being disrespected. "Nothing much, I was just greeting her. I know her!" Lin Tian looked at Li Min with an innocent face. Li Min frowned at Lin Tian but didn''t say anything, just snorted coldly and turned away. Seeing the homeroom teacher leave, Bu Mengting curiously glanced at the homeroom teacher, then at Lin Tian, before walking to her seat. As soon as Bu Mengting sat down, Lin Tian turned around and said with a smile, "Beauty, we meet again, must be fate!" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes and, uninterested in acknowledging Lin Tian, buried her head in arranging her books. Lin Tian, finding no amusement in the situation, pursed his lips, turned back around, and stopped trying to chat. After a moment of thought, Lin Tian got up and walked to the next-door class. Lin Tian wanted to see if Leng Bing had any tasks for him. Arriving outside Leng Bing''s classroom, Lin Tian did not enter, but simply glanced in from the doorway. Seeing no flickering task light on Leng Bing, Lin Tian then turned and walked away. Back in his classroom, Lin Tian found that Bu Mengting was now surrounded by a bunch of boys. Those boys were obviously trying to curry favor with Bu Mengting. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian smirked and didn''t return to his seat, as it was now occupied by several boys. Lin Tian didn''t want to join in the commotion around Bu Mengting and, after a thought, decided to rest in the hallway instead. Leaning on the hallway railing, he took a short break. Seeing that it was almost time for class, Lin Tian was about to enter the classroom when he suddenly paused, raising his foot, and listened intently to something. As Lin Tian concentrated, the voices of a few students discussing in the corridor below reached his ears: "Chen Xiaoxu seems to be looking for someone!" "He''s looking for the person who hit him. Did you see his face? It''s almost like a pig''s head. He got beaten up!" a person said with schadenfreude. "What? Someone dared to hit him?" an astonished classmate asked. "Yeah, don''t know who it was, but yesterday they gave Chen Xiaoxu a good beating. Now he''s frantically looking for that person, isn''t he?" "That''s awesome! But seeing Chen Xiaoxu''s pig face is really satisfying!" "Shh, careful, he''s coming!" Hearing this, Lin Tian chuckled softly and turned to walk back to the classroom. Chen Xiaoxu''s retaliation was well within Lin Tian''s expectations, but Lin Tian was not the slightest bit concerned about Chen Xiaoxu''s revenge. With Lin Tian''s current abilities, handling a dozen people bare-handed was no problem at all. Back in the classroom and seeing that class was about to start, Lin Tian chased away the students who had occupied his seat. No sooner had he settled back into his spot than the bell for class rang. The second period was chemistry, and as soon as the class was over, those same students scurried over to cozy up to Bu Mengting again. "Excuse me, do you know how to do this problem?" came Bu Mengting''s crisp and gentle voice from behind. "Uh, uh, uh..." Hearing Bu Mengting''s response, the several classmates who had come to get close were all dumbfounded. Their grades weren''t that great, and obviously, they had asked the wrong person for help. Seeing their cluelessness, Bu Mengting seemed somewhat disappointed. After a moment''s thought, Bu Mengting curiously asked, "Who''s the best student in your class? I don''t know how to solve this problem, and I want to ask them." When they heard Bu Mengting''s question, the group of students was startled, thought for a moment, and then all their gazes turned towards Lin Tian. Following the gazes of several people, Bu Mengting saw Lin Tian who was sitting in front of her. Is it him? The moment Bu Mengting saw Lin Tian, she was stunned. His grades are actually the best in the class? Seeing that Bu Mengting had noticed Lin Tian, someone beside her explained, "Lin Tian got first place in the grade in the last monthly exam!" "First in the grade!" Bu Mengting exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this. You should know that this is a regular class, and he actually got first in the grade? Thinking it over, Bu Mengting wanted to ask Lin Tian for help, but she didn''t know how to start. Meanwhile, Lin Tian, who was seated in front of her, suddenly stiffened as a synthesized electronic voice rang in his mind, "Task: Answer Bu Mengting''s study questions. Task reward: One Supernatural Point!" A task! There''s actually a task now! Hearing this news, Lin Tian''s eyes immediately lit up. Lin Tian quickly turned around and sure enough, he saw a faint red glow shimmering around Bu Mengting. That was the glow of the task. Seeing the red glow flickering on Bu Mengting, Lin Tian smiled slightly, looking very pleased, "Classmate Bu Mengting, do you need any help?" "Um, I want to ask about how to do this problem." After hesitating for a moment, Bu Mengting pointed to a question in the book. "Oh, this question, well, first you have to..." Lin Tian began to explain patiently. Lin Tian explained the problem vividly and in-depth, making the concept easy to grasp for Bu Mengting. "Oh, I see now!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s explanation, Bu Mengting seemed to have an epiphany. At the same time, due to Lin Tian''s explanation, her impression of Lin Tian slightly changed, beginning to feel a bit of fondness. After thinking for a moment, Bu Mengting pointed to another question and said, "How about this one? I''ve been thinking about it for a long time but can''t find the approach." Glancing at the question Bu Mengting was pointing to, Lin Tian quickly had the answer appear in his mind. Immediately, he smiled easily and said, "This question is actually like this!" As Lin Tian explained slowly, Bu Mengting nodded from time to time, appearing very earnest. The few male classmates beside them stood by idly, watching as Lin Tian explained earnestly and Bu Mengting listened intently, clearly finding themselves without any part to play. They couldn''t interject. After a while, they could only leave, somewhat dejected. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Time flew quickly, and the ten minutes of class break passed in an instant during Lin Tian''s lively and interesting explanation, as the bell for class rang. Hearing the bell for class, Bu Mengting seemed somewhat reluctant to part. She felt that Lin Tian explained the problems very interestingly and that she could understand very well, much better than the teacher. At this point, Lin Tian''s image in Bu Mengting''s heart had completely changed. After the third class was over, Bu Mengting patted Lin Tian on the shoulder, somewhat eagerly asking, "Lin Tian, how do you do this problem? I didn''t quite understand the teacher''s explanation just now." "Oh, this problem!" Lin Tian glanced at it and began to explain with an easy smile, "First you have to substitute A in, and then..." "Bang!" Suddenly a loud slamming of the door interrupted Lin Tian mid-sentence. Lin Tian turned his head in surprise. As soon as he did, he saw someone with a face swollen like a pig''s head, accompanied by four or five others, walk in. The moment Lin Tian saw the pig-faced person, that person also saw Lin Tian. Upon seeing Lin Tian, Chen Xiaoxu''s eyes lit up and he shouted, "It''s this little guy, beat him up for me, and make it hurt!" Chapter 22 - 22: One Slap After Another "Bang" scared the classmates into jumping. The class was stunned for a moment, and everyone turned their gaze toward the classroom door. As they turned their heads, they saw Chen Xiaoxu, whose face was swollen like a pig''s head, storming in with four or five people fiercely. The moment they saw Chen Xiaoxu, all the students in the class tensed up. Chen Xiaoxu was a notorious figure; practically no one in the school didn''t know him, and everyone was aware of his bullying. He even dared to hit other students in front of teachers! "It''s this kid, beat him mercilessly!" Chen Xiaoxu''s eyes lit up when he saw Lin Tian, and he waved his hand fiercely, his face malicious. Hearing their leader''s command, the five underlings behind Chen Xiaoxu rushed towards Lin Tian with a sneer. Seeing their actions, the students in the class were terrified. Because of Chen Xiaoxu''s notoriety, those sitting next to Lin Tian quickly moved away, and the expressions on some of the girls'' faces even turned pale with fear. "Kid, dare to hit our boss!" The underlings behind Chen Xiaoxu charged straight at Lin Tian upon entering, and the person in front slapped towards Lin Tian''s head. Seeing a hand coming towards his head, Lin Tian''s expression turned cold, and he smoothly waved his hand! Slap! Lin Tian firmly grabbed the man''s wrist. "Huh?" The man was stunned as his hand was unexpectedly caught, showing some surprise. He struggled but couldn''t break free. He tried again with more force, yet he still couldn''t escape. It felt to him as if his wrist was clamped by an iron hoop! "Such great strength!" The man looked at Lin Tian in astonishment. Lin Tian coldly glanced at the man, stood up, and directly slapped him back! Slap! With a loud slap, the man''s right cheek instantly turned red, revealing a bright red handprint on his face. "Buzzing!" As Lin Tian slapped him, the man felt dizzy, as if a swarm of bees was circling his head. "Hit!" Seeing Lin Tian striking back at his companion, the others, far from frightened, became enraged instead. One of them even grabbed a chair nearby and smashed it towards Lin Tian''s back! The metal chair whooshed towards Lin Tian''s back! "Ah!" Seeing this, Bu Mengting, who was somewhat stunned beside him, screamed, her face turning pale. Hearing the scream, Lin Tian, who was about to dodge the chair, paused. If he dodged, the chair could likely hit Bu Mengting. Thinking this, Lin Tian stopped dodging, his mind made up, and in an instant, his back muscles tensed and tightened, ready to take the hit. Bang! The metal chair fiercely struck Lin Tian''s back, but since Lin Tian was prepared, the blow did not cause him significant harm! Despite that, it still hurt a bit! Feeling the burning pain in his back, Lin Tian''s expression grew even colder. He decided not to give these people another chance to attack him, and with that thought, he directly slapped the person with the chair. At that moment, the man was somewhat dazed. He had expected his powerful strike to knock Lin Tian down, but the feeling was not like hitting flesh but rather like striking stone. He felt Lin Tian''s back was exceedingly hard! He looked at Lin Tian in amazement, and when he came back to his senses, he felt a heavy slap on his face. "Buzzing!" Instantly, his head started buzzing. "Slap!" As Lin Tian swung his hand, he did not pause, briskly stepping forward and raising his hand again towards the others. Slap, slap! Several more slaps followed! These slaps left the remaining men dazed. They had thought about blocking Lin Tian with their hands but his strength was too great, it was useless. Lin Tian easily gave each one a slap. "Slap, slap!" A few more consecutive slaps and within seconds he had dealt with all of them. The five who originally planned to teach Lin Tian a lesson now stood there somewhat bewildered. Everyone''s face bore a fresh red handprint, and their cheeks started to swell. After a moment, the initial man regained his senses, raised his head fiercely, and looked at Lin Tian: "You..." "Slap!" Before he could finish speaking, Lin Tian directly slapped him again. The world quieted down once more, and the man''s left cheek also bore a fresh red handprint. Lin Tian coldly swept his gaze over the men; following his look, all five instinctively avoided his gaze. They were all frightened by Lin Tian! Monster! Lin Tian was like a monster, a monster with immense strength! Seeing that he had scared the five men, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze, raised his eyebrows slightly, and turned to look towards Chen Xiaoxu not far away. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian stared at him and slowly stepped forward. "What, what are you doing" Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Chen Xiaoxu took a big jump. Lin Tian coldly looked at him and slowly took a few more steps forward. "Don''t, don''t come over!" Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Chen Xiaoxu looked very nervous and even subconsciously stepped back a few paces. Ultimately, Lin Tian stopped. He didn''t want to escalate the situation further. Lin Tian coldly looked at Chen Xiaoxu and his group, and icily said, "Scram!" Following Lin Tian''s words, Chen Xiaoxu and his group hurriedly left, looking like a defeated dog. With Chen Xiaoxu and his group gone, the classroom was silent. All the classmates were staring at Lin Tian, mouths agape. Exaggerated! That was too exaggerated, right? In just a few seconds, a slap to each person had subdued five men and even scared away the notoriously bad Chen Xiaoxu. How is this possible Everyone was staring at Lin Tian dazedly. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was quietly straightening the disordered chairs and tables and tidying up the scattered books. For Lin Tian, teaching these few a lesson was all too easy. How strong was he now? A full eighteen times the strength of an ordinary person! Was dealing with a few unarmed men even a challenge? Chapter 23 - 23 Feeling The classmates inside the classroom were all staring blankly at Lin Tian as he busied himself picking up the books scattered on the floor and straightening the tilted desks and chairs. After staring for a while, Wang Gang came over from not far away with a face full of surprise, incredulously sizing up Lin Tian, "Holy crap, Lin Tian, did you take a Power Pill? That''s freaking amazing!" Lin Tian placed the last book on the desk, looked up, and smiled faintly, "Didn''t you know I have Innate Divine Strength?" "Yeah right, keep dreaming!" Wang Gang rolled his eyes with a bit of disdain. But right after that, he curiously pinched Lin Tian''s arm, "Let me see why you''re so strong!" "Holy crap, your muscles are really firm!" After pinching, Wang Gang got a good feel of the bulging muscles on Lin Tian''s arm. Ever since he acquired the "Ox Power Technique," Lin Tian''s originally somewhat frail body had become much firmer, with muscles bulging everywhere. Lin Tian lightly waved his hand to shake off Wang Gang''s hand, looking at him with an expression of speechlessness, "I''m not made of glass!" Having said that, Lin Tian turned his head and asked Bu Mengting, who was still somewhat dazed, "Want to go back together?" "Ah? Oh!" Bu Mengting was startled for a moment and then nodded lightly. "Then let''s go!" Lin Tian shook his head and turned to walk out of the classroom. Seeing Lin Tian leave, Bu Mengting hesitated for a moment before following him. After Lin Tian left, the classroom, which was somewhat quiet earlier, started to become a bit noisy. "Didn''t I see it wrong, did Lin Tian really beat up Chen Xiaoxu and the others just now?" "When did Lin Tian become so powerful?" ... Lin Tian headed toward the parking lot while walking, turning his head back and smiling at Bu Mengting who was following, "Hurry up, hey, do you have a bike?" "No, I take the bus." Bu Mengting gently shook her head. "Why take the bus? Ride with me." Lin Tian raised his eyebrows and smiled. Bu Mengting was silent for a while and for some reason, she didn''t object. Five minutes later, Lin Tian was carrying Bu Mengting on his bike, heading home. This time, Lin Tian didn''t ride deliberately fast but went forward at a steady speed. Sitting on the rear seat of Lin Tian''s bicycle, Bu Mengting was holding onto the steel frame of the seat, occasionally lifting her head to look at Lin Tian in front. At this moment, Lin Tian seemed to be in a good mood, riding the bicycle and even starting to hum a tune, "Yo! Yo! Yo! Check it out! Hey! Hey! Hey!" Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While humming the tune, Lin Tian was also shaking his body, seeming to be in quite a good mood. "Why didn''t you dodge earlier?" A crisp voice came from behind when Lin Tian was immersed in his own music world. "What?" Lin Tian didn''t hear clearly, turned his head curiously and asked. "I said why didn''t you dodge earlier when that person hit you with the chair!" Bu Mengting quietly looked at Lin Tian, her big black eyes twinkling. "Hmm..." Lin Tian pedaled the bike, pondered for a moment, and replied, "If I had dodged, he might have hit you!" "Really?" Bu Mengting''s big black eyes flickered slightly, she thought to herself. After a silence, Bu Mengting glanced at Lin Tian''s back and asked softly, "Does it hurt?" "Not too bad, just a little!" Lin Tian laughed it off, seeming somewhat indifferent. "Stop the bike!" "What''s wrong?" Hearing the voice behind him, Lin Tian pulled over to the side of the road, turned his head in curiosity, and looked at Bu Mengting. By this time, Bu Mengting had already gotten off the car. Approaching Lin Tian, she stood quietly in front of him. "Let me check you. If there''s any problem, it''s good to go to the hospital, and fortunately, the hospital is right nearby." As she spoke, Bu Mengting pointed to the People''s Hospital not far from them. "Is that necessary?" Lin Tian responded with surprise. Bu Mengting didn''t speak, but instead approached and lifted Lin Tian''s white T-shirt. "What are you doing?" Lin Tian was startled and wanted to stop her, but ultimately he remained still. As Bu Mengting lifted his shirt, Lin Tian''s back was directly exposed to her gaze, and the first thing that caught her eye was his suntanned skin. However, at that moment, there were two thumb-sized red blood marks on his skin. Bu Mengting stretched out her fair fingers and gently touched the blood marks, whispering, "Does it hurt?" "No... it doesn''t hurt!" As Bu Mengting''s fair fingers touched Lin Tian''s skin, he felt his whole body shiver. As Bu Mengting''s hand gently traced over his skin, an unusual sensation spread throughout his body. "Really doesn''t hurt?" Bu Mengting lifted her head, looking at Lin Tian with some doubt. "Really, it doesn''t hurt!" At that moment, Lin Tian appeared somewhat nervous. For some reason, even his breathing became a bit hurried. "Are you really okay?" Bu Mengting asked again for confirmation. "Yes, I''m fine!" After hesitating for a while, Lin Tian responded. "Oh, okay then!" By that time, passersby were occasionally glancing over at them. The gazes of these people made Bu Mengting a bit embarrassed. Once sure that Lin Tian was okay, she withdrew her hand. With Bu Mengting''s hand withdrawn from his skin, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief, and yet for some reason, he felt a sense of loss. Lin Tian continued driving towards the residential complex where they lived. However, he appeared somewhat preoccupied along the way. He was still thinking about that sensation. It was a strange feeling, partly nervous, partly excited, partly expectant... It reminded Lin Tian of the kiss He Qianqian had once given him. The feeling was somewhat similar to when He Qianqian kissed him, but upon reflecting more deeply, it was also somewhat different. Like an apple and a pear, both are fruits, but they indeed have different tastes. With these thoughts, Lin Tian didn''t snap out of it until they had arrived at the residential complex. Lin Tian shook his head, trying to shake off that strange sensation and once again focused his attention on his tasks. "I haven''t received a task completion notification yet, so it seems like that task to assist Bu Mengting in her studies isn''t finished yet. I don''t know when it will be done," Lin Tian muttered to himself as he continued walking with Bu Mengting to their building. "I''m here, bye-bye!" Arriving at her uncle''s doorstep, Bu Mengting turned around, revealed a sweet smile to Lin Tian, and waved her hand gently. "Ah? Oh! Bye-bye!" Lin Tian was momentarily startled, then he looked up and waved his hand. Only after Bu Mengting had gone in and closed the door did Lin Tian somewhat come back to his senses, thinking to himself, "Did she just smile at me? I must say, she has a very cute smile! Very pleasing to the eye!" While silently thinking, Lin Tian pulled out his keys to open the door. Lin Tian could feel that his relationship with Bu Mengting had made a qualitative leap. They had gone from strangers to friends, at least Bu Mengting had acknowledged him as such. Chapter 24 - 24 Coincidental Encounter At 7 PM, after finishing homework and watching TV for a while, Lin Tian found himself feeling a bit bored and decided to go out for a walk. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Today was Friday, and there was no evening self-study, so Lin Tian didn''t go to school that night. After changing his clothes and informing his parents, Lin Tian opened his room door. Just as he opened the door, Lin Tian was startled to discover that the door opposite was opening at the same time. "Lin Tian?" A voice, tinged with a hint of surprise, came from across the door. Lin Tian looked up and saw Bu Mengting looking at him with some surprise. Looking at the girl before him, Lin Tian smiled slightly and asked, "Have you eaten?" "I have, what about you?" Bu Mengting asked with a smile as she bent down to set the garbage bag she was holding in the hallway. It was then that Lin Tian noticed the black garbage bag in Bu Mengting''s hand. "I''ve eaten too. Are you taking out the trash?" Glancing at the garbage bag Bu Mengting had placed at the corner of the wall, Lin Tian asked with a smile. "Mm!" Bu Mengting nodded lightly, then hesitated for a moment before she asked with a bit of embarrassment, "Do you have time right now?" "What''s up?" Lin Tian asked curiously. "Um..." Bu Mengting seemed slightly embarrassed and lowered her head a little, "I, I have some questions that I can''t solve. Could you help me with them?" Upon hearing Bu Mengting''s words, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up and he smiled, "No problem!" As Lin Tian was closing the door to his house, he thought to himself, "This should complete the task, right? After all, the reward is just one Supernatural Point." When Bu Mengting asked for his help, Lin Tian had thought about the uncompleted task. Lin Tian followed Bu Mengting into her room. Bu Mengting introduced him to her uncle. Bu Mengting''s uncle gave Lin Tian a curious look but didn''t say anything. Although Lin Tian''s family had lived opposite his, the two families had never interacted before. Upon entering Bu Mengting''s room, Lin Tian noticed that her desk was still covered with textbooks, clearly indicating that she had been doing her homework not long before. Lin Tian sat down next to Bu Mengting and asked with a smile, "Where are you stuck?" "It''s this..." As soon as the topic of homework came up, Bu Mengting became serious. "This question, it''s actually quite simple. What don''t you understand about it?" Lin Tian began to explain earnestly. ... "No, this line, you should draw it like this, see, now you have an extra right angle. Look here..." Lin Tian moved his chair closer to Bu Mengting, took the pen from her hand, and started drawing in the notebook. As he moved closer, a faint fragrance wafted into Lin Tian''s nostrils. "Oh!" Bu Mengting nodded her head from time to time as she listened to Lin Tian''s explanations. ... Lin Tian watched quietly as Bu Mengting did her homework, occasionally smelling a hint of the girl''s fragrance. It was a pleasant sensation for him. "A feast for the eyes, is that what they mean?" Lin Tian mused inwardly while looking at Bu Mengting''s serious expression and her delicate features. "How do you do this problem?" At that moment, Bu Mengting suddenly frowned and pointed at one of the questions with her delicate finger. "Oh, this one?" Lin Tian glanced at it, found it inconvenient, and stood up behind Bu Mengting to explain as he took her pen. ... "How about now? Do you understand?" After four or five minutes, Lin Tian set down the pen and asked. As he spoke, he straightened his back which had been bent the whole time. Just as Lin Tian straightened up, he stiffened and was stunned! As time had slipped by unnoticed, and Bu Mengting finished her homework, Lin Tian even felt a sense of loss. It was only slightly alleviated by the synthetic electronic voice that echoed in his mind. As soon as Bu Mengting finished her homework, a voice inside Lin Tian''s mind announced, "Task completed, reward of one Superpower Point granted." "Oh my, it''s half-past nine, it''s gotten so late!" Bu Mengting exclaimed just as Lin Tian focused on the voice in his mind. Lin Tian came back to his senses, looked up at the wall clock, and indeed, it was already half-past nine. "Thank you for the help. Would you like to sit for a while?" Bu Mengting said, gratitude showing on her face. Lin Tian looked at the clock, thought for a moment, then shook his head, "Never mind, it''s getting late, I should head back." "Then alright, I''ll walk you out!" ... After leaving Bu Mengting''s house and going to unlock his own door, Lin Tian thought for a moment and put his keys back in his pocket, deciding instead to go for a walk. He wanted to calm himself. Upon reaching outside the community, Lin Tian began walking aimlessly forward, diverting his attention to the topic of superpowers. As he walked, Lin Tian thought to himself, "Now I have two Supernatural Points, enough to exchange for some stuff. But I''m not in a hurry; I can save them and exchange when needed. After all, I can exchange these superpowers anytime." Walking on, Lin Tian found himself unconsciously in People''s Park, not far from home. By then it was quite late, and there were few people left in the park. "How did I end up here?" Lin Tian was slightly astonished to realize he had wandered this far without knowing it. Lin Tian scanned the surroundings, which were eerily quiet, "It''s quite late now, I should head back, or mom will start nagging again." "Hm?" In the moment Lin Tian turned around, he froze. He saw a familiar figure. "That is?" Looking at the girl in the white blouse ahead, Lin Tian furrowed his brows in confusion, "Isn''t that Teacher He?" Thinking this, Lin Tian''s gaze moved to the person next to He Qianqian, and upon recognizing this individual, he furrowed his brows. Wang Feng! It was actually Wang Feng! At that moment, He Qianqian and Wang Feng were walking hand in hand through the park. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian pursed his lips, clearly annoyed. He watched the two for a while, until they disappeared into the woods and were out of sight, then Lin Tian withdrew his gaze. Even though the scene irked Lin Tian, there wasn''t much he could do; after all, Wang Feng was He Qianqian''s boyfriend. "Bad luck!" Lin Tian kicked out in frustration and forcefully exhaled, turning to leave. "Ah! What are you doing?" Yet before he had taken many steps, a startled scream suddenly reached Lin Tian''s ears. Lin Tian''s body suddenly halted! It was Teacher He''s voice. Lin Tian swiftly turned around and dashed over! Chapter 25 - 25 A Loud Shout "Ah! What are you doing?" Hearing that, Lin Tianyi was startled and immediately turned around, rushing towards what was behind him! That was Teacher He''s voice! Smack! Smack! Lin Tian moved quickly; after turning past a small grove, he saw a scene not far ahead. The scene before him made Lin Tian furrow his brows. He lifted his foot as if to step forward, but then paused, considering his next move, and continued to observe the developments from a distance. "You what do you want to do?" At that moment, He Qianqian appeared somewhat lost, her pale face flickering with unease. She involuntarily moved to hide behind Wang Feng. "Babe, have a few drinks with us, we won''t do anything to you!" By then, six young men had already surrounded the two of them, evidently drunk from their stuporous appearances. Even from ten meters away, Lin Tian could faintly smell the alcohol reek coming from them. Lin Tian''s gaze swept past the young men to the lawn behind them where several empty liquor bottles and some peanut shells were scattered. Lin Tian watched quietly, in no hurry to step forward. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Huff, huff!" He Qianqian''s breathing was hurried due to nervousness. From the leering looks these men gave her, it was clear they harbored no good intentions. Given they had been drinking, they really might do anything. Thinking this, He Qianqian became even more nervous, hiding behind Wang Feng with her small hand tightly clutching his sleeve. "Gulp!" Wang Feng swallowed nervously, chuckling at the six surrounding him, "Bros, let''s talk this out. I have some money here, let''s use it to buy you guys a drink!" As he spoke, Wang Feng nervously reached into his pocket and pulled out a black wallet. Opening the wallet and hesitating, Wang Feng drew out a stack of money and handed it to the six men while forcedly smiling, "Consider this for your drinks!" "Hand it over!" One of them slapped the money out of Wang Feng''s hand. After a quick count, the man''s expression changed, and he snatched the wallet from Wang Feng''s hands, cursing, "Damn, is this change supposed to satisfy beggars!" Wang Feng stood still, feeling a sting over the loss of his wallet, yet he dared not speak up. After a while, Wang Feng chuckled nervously, "Brothers, consider the money a gift. It''s getting late, so I''ll head off first!" Saying this, Wang Feng prepared to slowly back away. But as Wang Feng retreated, the others immediately gathered around. At that moment, the man who had been counting the money lifted his head and looked at Wang Feng with a crooked smirk, "Did I say you could leave?" "Bro, what do you mean?" Wang Feng felt a chill run through him. "Didn''t I just say, have your girl join us for a drink, we won''t do anything!" The man eyed Wang Feng with a smirk, then leeringly glanced at He Qianqian hiding behind him. The unabashed, leering look made He Qianqian feel extremely uncomfortable, as if his gaze was tangible. "Such a pretty babe, top-notch indeed!" Seeing He Qianqian''s pale face, the man laughed heartily. "Bro, leave some room for decency," Wang Feng said, maintaining his stance despite being very anxious. "Bro! You also call me ''bro''?" The man''s expression suddenly changed, and he quickly stepped forward and slapped Wang Feng! Smack! Wang Feng instantly felt a burning sensation on his right cheek! "You" Wang Feng was shocked, then became somewhat angry. "Disagree?" Seeing Wang Feng''s expression, the man sneered as he pulled out a knife from his pocket. Seeing the glistening knife in the man''s hand, Wang Feng instantly felt a chill down his spine, his body stiffening in place. What frightened Wang Feng even more was that as this man drew his knife, the other five also took out their knives! The ten-centimeter-long knives, under the cold, silvery moonlight, felt chillingly cold. Seeing the fear in Wang Feng''s eyes, the man initially laughed, lifted his head, and motioned to He Qianqian hiding behind Wang Feng, "Babe, come here!" He Qianqian, hiding behind Wang Feng, looked very tense. Hearing the man''s words, she moved even further back. "Heh!" The man chuckled coldly, took a sudden step forward, and shouted, "Come here!" The man grabbed He Qianqian''s arm and yanked her toward him! "Ah!" With a scream, He Qianqian was involuntarily pulled forward a few steps. "Qianqian!" Wang Feng was startled and about to step forward, but suddenly several shiny daggers appeared before his eyes. Looking at the cold daggers in front of him, Wang Feng felt cold sweat breaking out all over his body, and he became rigid, unable to move his feet. "Come here!" The man grabbed He Qianqian''s arm, pulled hard again, and directly pulled her to his side. "Ah! Don''t! Feng, save me!" He Qianqian''s face instantly turned pale. "Let''s go! Come have a drink with the brothers!" The man yanked He Qianqian to his side, then roughly dragged her toward the grass ahead. "No! What are you doing! Help! Feng, save me!" He Qianqian struggled while desperately shouting. But He Qianqian''s strength was much weaker compared to the burly man''s, and despite her constant struggling, she was ultimately dragged forward by the man''s firm grasp. "Beautiful, stop shouting. You know how empty People''s Park is this late; there''s no one around!" The man sneered, continuing to drag He Qianqian forward. "Don''t! Don''t! Save me! Feng, save me!" He Qianqian screamed in despair and terror while continuously struggling. Listening to He Qianqian''s cries, Wang Feng''s face turned alternately pale and flushed. He wanted to move, but his feet just wouldn''t respond, and the shiny daggers before his eyes left him completely devoid of courage. "Help! Feng, save me!" He Qianqian kept shouting. But she realized Wang Feng was not moving at all; he simply didn''t dare to come over! She felt desperate, regretting her decision to come to the park so late, especially knowing it was unsafe! She regretted it! "Come, sit down!" When they got to the grass, the man forcefully pressed He Qianqian down to sit. "Don''t!" As soon as she sat down, He Qianqian got up and tried to run. "Smack!" But her arm was immediately grabbed by the man. "Where do you think you''re going?" At that moment, another man came over and directly pulled He Qianqian to the ground. Following him were two more men! Four men! Four burly men immediately surrounded He Qianqian. Crouching on the ground, He Qianqian looked up in terror at the four burly men encircling her. A glimmer of despair appeared in her beautiful eyes while Wang Feng, not far away, didn''t dare to move. Desperation! He Qianqian felt utterly hopeless! She wanted to cry! "Come here!" At that moment, one man abruptly pulled He Qianqian toward him! "Ah!" Suddenly, a loud scream pierced the air! It wasn''t He Qianqian''s voice but the man''s voice! As he reached out to grab He Qianqian, she suddenly bit him fiercely! Looking at his blood-soaked thumb, irritation flashed across the man''s face, and he raised his hand to slap her: "Shit, you bitch!" "Hey!" A booming shout suddenly erupted! The shout rose abruptly, like a sudden clap of thunder, startling everyone and halting the man''s raised hand. All eyes turned toward the direction of the voice. Hearing this voice, He Qianqian was initially stunned, then overjoyed, looking expectantly in the direction it came from. Under He Qianqian''s gaze, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows of the trees. Seeing this person, He Qianqian was taken aback. It was him! Chapter 26 - 26 Fight! Is that him? At the sight of the figure appearing, He Qianqian was startled; the person was completely beyond her expectations! Lin Tian! It was actually Lin Tian! Not only was He Qianqian stunned, but Wang Feng was also frozen in shock, staring blankly at Lin Tian. The initial shout had made the thugs a bit nervous, but upon seeing who had arrived, they all relaxed. One of them even cursed out loud, "Scram, kid, or I''ll thrash you!" The moment Qianqian saw Lin Tian, the hope that had been kindled within her was extinguished. But suddenly, something stirred in her heart, and she shouted at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, I told you to call the police. You did call them, right?" After that, Qianqian warned the thugs, looking at them, "This is my student. I had just told him to call the cops. If you leave now, there''s still time!" At He Qianqian''s words, the thugs were startled and all turned their gazes toward Lin Tian. Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian was taken aback, but he quickly grasped her intention. He couldn''t help but admire He Qianqian''s quick thinking, coming up with such a plan at a time like this. However, Lin Tian had no intention of doing as He Qianqian had said. He didn''t want to let these thugs off so easily. Lin Tian stepped forward slowly, his gaze coldly sweeping over the thugs as he said indifferently, "Don''t worry, I didn''t call the cops!" At Lin Tian''s words, everyone was dumbfounded, and a flicker of despair flashed through He Qianqian''s eyes. Lin Tian was too foolish! The thugs, however, burst into laughter. "Haha, the kid''s really playing along. I was a bit worried just now!" they exclaimed. Lin Tian ignored their mockery, advancing slowly and staring at them coldly, he declared, "The reason I didn''t call the police is that I don''t want to just let you go like that!" A flash of helplessness and despair crossed He Qianqian''s eyes. Seeing Lin Tian still wanting to come over, she screamed at him, "Lin Tian, run! Go call the cops!" Hearing He Qianqian''s voice, the thugs snapped back to their senses, and instantly two of them got up and charged at Lin Tian. They aimed to stop Lin Tian from escaping. "Run!" He Qianqian yelled. But Lin Tian didn''t move, and he even halted his steps, as if waiting for the two thugs to come at him. In the moment the two thugs rushed at him, Lin Tian suddenly sprang into action and kicked one of them in the stomach! Thud! The thug was sent flying a meter away by Lin Tian''s kick! Seeing this scene, everyone was slightly taken aback. After a pause, the other thug threw a punch straight at Lin Tian''s head. Lin Tian raised his arm to block! Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pop! With a light sound, the thug''s expression changed as his punch felt like it had hit a stone. Lin Tian had already tensed his muscles, making them extremely hard. The thug looked at Lin Tian with a mix of shock and suspicion. Lin Tian did not give the man a chance to react and slapped his face hard with his hand. "Smack!" With a crisp sound, the thug was sent flying and landed on the ground, groaning in pain. At this turn of events, all were shocked. The remaining thugs watched Lin Tian with surprise, and then one of them shouted, "Bring the weapons!" At the shout, the rest drew their gleaming daggers and charged at Lin Tian. All four were armed with daggers! Seeing their knives, Lin Tian was startled, but he charged at them without fear. "Ah!" He Qianqian screamed in alarm, seeing what was unfolding. Since all the thugs were now focused on Lin Tian, Wang Feng was no longer threatened. Seeing this, Wang Feng hurried to He Qianqian and helped her up, speaking urgently, "Qianqian, we have to get away fast!" "Lin Tian!" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, who was fighting with the thugs, with concern. She had even seen one of them slash Lin Tian''s arm with a knife. Instantly, the sleeve of Lin Tian''s shirt was dyed red with blood. Wang Feng turned to look at Lin Tian, who was grappling with the criminals, and seeing the shiny daggers in the thugs'' hands, fear flashed in his eyes. "We must go. Forget about him!" he urged anxiously. "No!" He Qianqian shook her head resolutely, looking up at Wang Feng, "You go help him, I''m calling the police now!" "Are you joking? You want me to get killed?" Wang Feng looked at He Qianqian with an angry expression. He Qianqian pursed her lips and did not speak, instead taking out her phone to dial 110. But just as she was about to call, the scene in front of her made her freeze in shock. Noticing He Qianqian''s expression, Wang Feng also turned his head to look. Seeing the scene before him, Wang Feng was also stunned. "How is this possible?" Wang Feng murmured incredulously to himself. Chapter 27 - 27 Angry Lin Tian After knocking down two people, four others directly pulled out daggers and charged at Lin Tian. Seeing the gleaming daggers in their hands, Lin Tian was startled. Though he was a bit nervous inside, Lin Tian didn''t back down, and a streak of ferocity even flashed in his eyes as he charged forward. Seeing Lin Tian rush over, a trace of viciousness flashed in the eyes of the four men as they thrust their daggers at him! Swoosh! Swoosh! Startled by the glaring knives, Lin Tian reflexively raised his hand to block. Puuchi! Puuchi! All four daggers were blocked by Lin Tian''s arms, but despite this, his arms were slashed by the blades. Threads of fresh blood flowed from the wounds, soaking the sleeves red! Ouch! Pain shot from the wounds! Even though Lin Tian had tensed his muscles, making the cuts not too deep, it still hurt a lot! Seeing Lin Tian block with his arms, the four men were stunned for a moment, then, with ruthlessness in their hearts, they stabbed at Lin Tian''s stomach! Lin Tian instinctively blocked again! Puuchi! Puuchi! The tips of the knives pierced into Lin Tian''s arms, but there was one that went straight for his abdomen! However, after stabbing in about a centimeter, it couldn''t go any further, as if it had hit a piece of cowhide. Seeing this scene, the man was slightly stunned; he couldn''t believe his sharp dagger couldn''t penetrate? Lin Tian paid no attention to the man''s astonishment! Ow, ow, ow! It hurt so badly! The pain elicited a surge of viciousness in Lin Tian, and he stopped defending altogether. Taking advantage of a lull in the attackers'' onslaught, he swung his arms forward fiercely! Smack! Smack! Smack! All four men were sent flying by the sweep of the enraged Lin Tian! And just then, He Qianqian had witnessed this shocking moment, seeing Lin Tian sweep the four men in front of him away with his bare hands. He Qianqian stared blankly at Lin Tian, her face filled with disbelief. Wang Feng also gaped at this scene. He hadn''t seen the action before, only the moment when the four men were sent flying. Nevertheless, he could imagine what had happened. "Phew!" After sweeping the four men away, Lin Tian panted heavily, the pain from the wounds still trickling in. But now the pain couldn''t affect Lin Tian too much; it only spurred him on even more. Gulping down a breath, Lin Tian''s eyes glared, his face somewhat fierce as he walked toward one of the men on the ground. And at this moment, the four men lay on the ground, unable to rise, moaning continuously. Ow, ow, ow! All four felt an excruciating pain, as if a solid iron rod had swept across them during the earlier attack. Monster! This was nothing short of monstrous strength! "Ah..." One of them lay on the ground, moaning continuously. Suddenly, his vision darkened, and then he saw Lin Tian''s fierce face in front of him. Startled by Lin Tian''s sudden appearance before him, fear flashed in the man''s eyes; Lin Tian''s strength had left a deep impression. Now, feeling so unwell that he couldn''t even pick up his dagger. Coldly sweeping his gaze over the man, Lin Tian finally stopped his eyes on his right hand. Lin Tian remembered clearly it was this man who had grabbed He Qianqian with his right hand. Thinking back to that moment, Lin Tian''s heart turned cold, and he approached the man''s right hand, squatting down. Seeing Lin Tian staring at his right hand, the man had a bad premonition and struggled to move backwards, attempting to escape while expressing some fear, "What... what are you doing?" Lin Tian ignored him, grabbed his right hand, and twisted it directly! Crack! "Ah!" Along with the sound of bones breaking, a scream akin to slaughtering a pig rang out. The sudden scream startled everyone. All onlookers stared dumbfounded. And at this moment, the man lying on the ground had his right arm grotesquely twisted. Broken! This man''s right arm was broken by Lin Tian! The scene quieted down instantly, leaving only the loud cries of the man echoing. Without a shred of pity, Lin Tian glanced at the man and got up, heading towards another. "Don''t come over here!" Seeing Lin Tian approach, the man shouted in terror. He struggled to get up, but his waist felt weak, and try as he might, he couldn''t rise. Reaching the man, Lin Tian didn''t waste words, squatting down and twisting the arm at once! Crack! The man''s arm was broken by Lin Tian''s twist! After dealing with him, Lin Tian walked towards the next person. Crack! Crack! One after another, arms were broken by Lin Tian! By the time he got to the fifth man, this person finally got up just as Lin Tian was approaching and immediately ran away in terror. But injured as he was, he was too slow and quickly caught by Lin Tian, who broke his arm yet again! Crack! Then the sixth man also had his arm broken by Lin Tian! The place was filled with screams of agony. Wang Feng and He Qianqian watched dumbstruck; so shocked by the rapid events, they even forgot to stop Lin Tian. "You..." It took a good while before He Qianqian, in some astonishment, looked at Lin Tian not far away. Hearing He Qianqian''s voice, Lin Tian took a deep breath and forced a smile, "Teacher He, let''s go." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What about them?" He Qianqian looked worriedly at the six men lying on the ground, making unceasing noises. "It''s okay, they won''t die, they''ll be able to stand up after a while," Lin Tian said lightly, glancing at the moaning six on the ground. Lin Tian didn''t want to kill, so he had merely broken their arms; their lives weren''t in danger. "Let''s go quickly!" Seeing He Qianqian still hesitating, Lin Tian urged. Chapter 28 - 27 Angry Lin Tian_2 Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian hesitated a bit but ultimately followed Lin Tian outside. Walking down a small path, a calmer He Qianqian noticed the bloodstains on Lin Tian''s body and expressed her concern, "Are you okay? Let''s go to the hospital and get you checked out." "It''s nothing, just superficial wounds!" Lin Tian replied nonchalantly. Indeed, they were superficial wounds. Although there appeared to be some blood on Lin Tian''s body, his injuries were not severe. When Lin Tian tensed his muscles, those daggers couldn''t penetrate too deeply. The most serious wound was the one on his abdomen, but even that was only about a centimeter deep. It was no big deal. "Let me see!" Despite Lin Tian saying it was nothing serious, He Qianqian still apprehensively grabbed Lin Tian''s hand. Lin Tian''s wounds were mainly on his arms; a series of fine cuts were visible. By this time, the blood from these cuts had mostly clotted. He Qianqian''s pale hand gently held Lin Tian''s, as she asked softly, "Does it hurt?" Looking at the concerned expression on He Qianqian''s face, Lin Tian gently shook his head, "It doesn''t hurt." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian looked up at him, and with a blaming tone, said, "Don''t be so reckless in the future. Do you hear me?" Even though it sounded like a reprimand, Lin Tian felt as if his heart was being coated with honey as he heard her slightly petulant words. If they were just acquaintances, how could He Qianqian speak with such a tone? Thinking this, Lin Tian smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I got it." Seeing He Qianqian''s demeanor, Lin Tian knew that his injuries were not in vain. "Come on, I''ll take you to the hospital to get checked out." Even though Lin Tian said it was fine, He Qianqian still insisted, pulling his hand and walking outside. Seeing He Qianqian holding Lin Tian''s hand tightly, Wang Feng felt extremely uncomfortable, as if he had swallowed a fly. The change in He Qianqian''s attitude towards Lin Tian was not only felt by Lin Tian but also noticed by Wang Feng. This stoked flames of jealousy in Wang Feng''s heart, but the memory of Lin Tian''s fierce actions earlier made him shiver. Breaking six arms as if it''s nothing! So, although he was very dissatisfied, Wang Feng didn''t dare to say anything. After leaving People''s Park, at Lin Tian''s strong insistence, the three of them eventually did not go to the hospital. Instead, they went to a nearby clinic for a simple bandaging. Fortunately, the clinic''s doctor said it wasn''t a big deal, which relieved He Qianqian a bit. However, thinking of the dangers they had faced, He Qianqian felt even more grateful towards Lin Tian, and her attitude towards him began to change unconsciously. Leaving the clinic, He Qianqian had wanted to send Lin Tian home, but she had to give up the idea after Lin Tian adamantly refused. Eventually, the three went their separate ways on the street. Watching He Qianqian and Wang Feng get into a taxi and leave, Lin Tian let out a sigh and completely relaxed. Once he relaxed, Lin Tian felt the wounds, especially the abdominal one, starting to hurt more acutely. The wounds weren''t deep but they hurt! Feeling the pain from the wound, particularly from his abdomen, Lin Tian felt quite uncomfortable. Lin Tian hadn''t told He Qianqian about the abdominal wound; if she knew, she would definitely insist on going to the hospital. Focusing on the pain, Lin Tian thought to himself, "Good thing I had a backup plan, or this could have been really troublesome!" With this thought, Lin Tian summoned the Supernatural Ability System with a mere thought. After scanning the Supernatural Ability menu, his gaze finally rested on an item. "Level 0 Healing Water, 1 Supernatural Point, capable of rapidly healing most external injuries!" Seeing the Level 0 healing technique on the menu, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, "That''s the one for me!" With a thought, a thumb-sized glass bottle suddenly appeared in Lin Tian''s hand, containing a vial of clear liquid. At the same time, the two Supernatural Points in Lin Tian''s mind decreased by one. Opening the bottle cap, Lin Tian tilted his head back and drank it all in one go. As Lin Tian poured the Healing Water into his mouth, he felt a warm current spread from his abdomen throughout his body. Eventually, all the warmth concentrated on his wounds. As the warmth gathered, Lin Tian''s wounds began to numb and itch, and tiny granules of flesh started to grow. Lin Tian looked down to see the wounds on his arm healing at a visible rate, the cuts quickly scabbing over. In just tens of seconds, even the scars from these wounds automatically fell off. Gently, Lin Tian flicked off the scars from his arm and softly touched the area that had just been injured. He felt nothing! Lin Tian couldn''t feel any pain, he couldn''t even tell that the site had been injured just a moment ago. Lifting his shirt and looking down, he saw that the wound on his abdomen had also disappeared. "Amazing Healing Water!" Seeing this, Lin Tian secretly praised. It was because of this Healing Water that Lin Tian had dared to rush into the fight with these men. In fact, Lin Tian had rushed in deliberately because he wanted to advance his relationship with He Qianqian a step further. Under normal circumstances, such a development seemed virtually impossible, but if Lin Tian got hurt while saving He Qianqian, her attitude towards him would greatly improve. And indeed, Lin Tian was right. After this incident, Lin Tian had clearly sensed that He Qianqian''s attitude toward him had significantly changed. Previously, she treated him as a student, at most a student with whom she had a good relationship, but now there was a hint of friendship. Lin Tian liked He Qianqian a lot, to put it precisely, she was his goddess. Previously, he didn''t dare to hope, considering his poor grades and seeing no hope at all. Moreover, one was a student and the other a teacher, with an age difference of seven or eight years. It seemed impossible. So before, Lin Tian had kept these feelings hidden in his heart. But now, having obtained the Supernatural Ability System, he dared to hope. He was no longer the same Lin Tian! Taking a deep breath, he shook off these scattered thoughts and started walking home, thinking to himself, "Now, I just need to consider getting home without letting mom find out, or else I''ll get another lecture. Sigh, it''s so late, I won''t be able to avoid being scolded." ** Elsewhere, Wang Feng and He Qianqian began to argue. After getting out of the taxi and paying the fare, Wang Feng stared at He Qianqian somewhat discontentedly, "You should reduce your contact with that student in the future, I don''t think he''s a good person." He Qianqian gave Wang Feng a cold glance and said with a frosty face, "Let''s break up!" "What?" Wang Feng looked at He Qianqian with a stunned face. "I said, let''s break up!" He Qianqian repeated coldly, then turned and walked away. He Qianqian couldn''t forget the moment she was held hostage by those gangsters and Wang Feng''s indifference. Wang Feng''s cowardice infuriated He Qianqian. "What did you say, hey, what did you say?" After standing stunned for a moment, Wang Feng quickly caught up, grabbed He Qianqian''s shoulder, and jerked her around. "What are you doing? You''re hurting me!" He Qianqian said, frowning at Wang Feng. Their quarrel even caught the attention of the campus security guards. Two campus security guards looked curiously in their direction. Noticing others looking, Wang Feng let go of her and took a deep breath, staring gloomily at He Qianqian, "What did you say? You said break up?" "Exactly, let''s break up. We are not suitable!" He Qianqian said resolutely, and then turned and walked away. Watching He Qianqian turn away and quickly leave, a flash of annoyance crossed Wang Feng''s eyes, and he cursed under his breath, "Bitch!" Taking a deep breath and suppressing the anger in his heart, Wang Feng still chased after her. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 29 - 28 Bite You Lin Tian was unaware of what was happening on the other side of the school, and at that moment, he was quietly opening the door at the entrance of his home. He tiptoed open the door, and although the living room lights were still on, it was very quiet and empty inside. Lin Tian cautiously scanned the area and then tiptoed back to his room. As soon as he reached his room, Lin Tian quickly changed out of his clothes into new ones. No sooner had he changed than there was a knock on the door, "Lin Tian, are you back?" It was Shi Qing''s voice. "Ah? Oh, yes!" Lin Tian quickly hid his dirty clothes and opened the door. As he opened the door, he saw his mother glaring at him with a frosty face, "What are you playing at, coming back so late? Where have you been?" "Uh..." Lin Tian hurriedly explained. ... Half an hour later, Lin Tian sighed in relief, having finally managed to send his mother away. Lin Tian wiped the non-existent cold sweat from his forehead and sighed in relief, "Finally got away with it." He looked up at the clock on the wall and realized it was already midnight. "It''s already midnight, no wonder I''m so sleepy," Lin Tian yawned, preparing to sleep. A quiet night passed, and the next morning Lin Tian drove Bu Mengting to school together. Lin Tian thought he would have a peaceful day, but there was a slight incident during the third period in the morning. Right after the third period, Lin Tian was called into the office by the class teacher and severely scolded. The reason, naturally, was due to the fight with Chen Xiaoxu and his group. The school had already issued a warning to Lin Tian, but he noticed that there was no punishment for Chen Xiaoxu, who had instigated the trouble. Although he was somewhat dissatisfied, Lin Tian didn''t bother to care about it. A warning was just a warning; he didn''t need that kind of reputation anymore. With the Supernatural Ability System, Lin Tian really didn''t care about these things. However, Lin Tian felt somewhat relieved that this time the school hadn''t notified the parents. Otherwise, he would have had to endure another lecture from his mother. After school in the morning and lunch, Bu Mengting told Lin Tian that her uncle had bought her a bicycle, so she wouldn''t need to ride in Lin Tian''s car anymore. However, they would still go to school together. Hearing this news, Lin Tian was slightly disappointed, but he didn''t mind too much. After lunch, he went to school with Bu Mengting and attended classes calmly. In the afternoon, after the second period, what surprised Lin Tian during the break was that He Qianqian actually came over. Today, she didn''t even have any classes. After warmly greeting his classmates, He Qianqian walked straight towards Lin Tian. He Qianqian glanced at Lin Tian, and then a look of astonishment flashed across her eyes. Seeing Lin Tian''s smooth arm, He Qianqian appeared puzzled. After thinking for a moment, He Qianqian patted Lin Tian on the shoulder, "Come here for a second." Then Lin Tian followed He Qianqian out of the classroom. As soon as Lin Tian left the classroom, a whispering murmur came from behind him, "Damn, Teacher He is taking Lin Tian out again; that guy has some serious dogshit luck." He Qianqian and Lin Tian came to a quiet corner. Seeing that there was no one around, He Qianqian stopped and looked doubtfully at Lin Tian''s arm, "Your arm?" "My arm is healed!" Lin Tian smiled as he lifted his arm and turned it left and right, allowing He Qianqian a closer look. "It''s healed?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian incredulously, gently grasping and caressing his arm in disbelief. As He Qianqian held his arm, Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat, feeling his heartbeat quicken. Lin Tian felt He Qianqian''s hands were very soft and delicate, like silk. Being close, a faint scent wafted into Lin Tian''s nostrils, and he could also get a closer look at He Qianqian''s exquisite face. He Qianqian''s skin was very fair and delicate; you could hardly see any pores. Her delicate little face was like a perfect piece of art. "How is this possible?" After examining Lin Tian''s arm carefully and confirming that the injury was indeed completely healed, He Qianqian looked up in surprise. When she looked up, she saw Lin Tian gazing intently at her. Feeling Lin Tian''s gaze, He Qianqian''s face blushed slightly, and she sniffed, "What are you looking at?" "Ah, nothing, it''s just that you''re so beautiful, Teacher!" Lin Tian averted his gaze, chuckling nervously. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What does a little kid know?" He Qianqian pouted and, still holding Lin Tian''s arm, asked, "How did your injury heal?" "Oh, that. I''ve had a strong self-healing ability since I was young. That little injury last night healed after a night''s sleep!" Lin Tian made up a small lie on the spot. "Really?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian skeptically. "Of course it''s true!" Lin Tian puffed up his chest proudly. Frowning, He Qianqian gave Lin Tian another scrutinizing look before she examined his arm again. She was still somewhat in disbelief that such a miraculous thing could happen. The scene of He Qianqian holding Lin Tian''s arm and checking it was clearly seen by Wang Feng from not too far away. Seeing this, Wang Feng''s face turned ashen, and he cursed softly, "Bitch!" Last night, Wang Feng''s humble attempts to please had not swayed He Qianqian''s heart back. Already in a bad mood, the sight of this just made Wang Feng even more furious. At the same time, he grew even more resentful towards Lin Tian. ** After a thorough check and seeing no issues, He Qianqian finally let go of his arm, smiled at Lin Tian, and said, "I was a bit worried about you, but seeing how you are now, I feel much more relieved." Chapter 30 - 28 Bite You_2 Although she was still somewhat confused, He Qianqian did not think too much about it. "Teacher, don''t worry about it. I''m not bothered by such a minor injury. However..." Lin Tian''s eyes twinkled as he grinned cheekily, "However, it would be great if you could give me a kiss!" "Kiss your big head, ghost!" He Qianqian, with a slightly reddened face, gently tapped Lin Tian''s head and scolded him with a laugh. "Just one kiss, after all, I got hurt for you. If there''s no merit, there''s still hard work!" Lin Tian smiled ingratiatingly. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Go away, you kid!" He Qianqian waved her hand helplessly. "Then how about a flying kiss? That should be okay, right?" Lin Tian backed down a notch. "You..." He Qianqian, feeling helpless, and then, seeing the expectant look in Lin Tian''s eyes and remembering how hard Lin Tian had fought for her the night before, her heart softened, and she reluctantly nodded, "Fine then." "Really!" Upon hearing this response, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened immediately, and he looked at He Qianqian expectantly. Under Lin Tian''s hopeful gaze, He Qianqian, slightly shy, looked at Lin Tian, then gently pressed her hand to her rosy lips, puckered up, and blew a light kiss towards Lin Tian... Flying kiss! Alluring eyes, tempting red lips, and an action slightly green in seduction, in that moment, Lin Tian felt intoxicated. Lin Tian did not consider himself a silly fan; any normal man would be intoxicated by such a kiss. He Qianqian was Lin Tian''s goddess, after all. How could he not be intoxicated by a kiss from his goddess? As if in reality, if Fan Bingbing, Yang Mi, Tang Wei, or any goddess in your heart suddenly blew you a kiss, would anyone not be thrilled? If someone isn''t thrilled, it means the person blowing the kiss isn''t the goddess in his heart. And since He Qianqian was definitely Lin Tian''s goddess, Lin Tian was intoxicated. As Lin Tian felt somewhat intoxicated, He Qianqian quickly said with a flushed face, "Alright, I''m leaving now!" After saying that, He Qianqian quickly walked away as if fleeing. That action had been too intimate, something He Qianqian had never done before. Watching He Qianqian flee, Lin Tian smiled slightly, reliving He Qianqian''s soul-stirring kiss for a long while, and then whispered in admiration, "Tempting..." Watching He Qianqian''s figure until she was out of sight, only then did Lin Tian head towards the classroom. And all this scene had been clearly observed by Wang Feng, who was not far away. "Damn!" Wang Feng muttered angrily, almost grinding his teeth to dust. ** In the afternoon, he attended classes, then after school, he had evening self-study sessions. Everything was the same as usual. The only slightly special thing was that the first two sessions of the evening self-study were taught by He Qianqian in the classroom. After finishing the second session of the evening self-study, He Qianqian, originally planning to leave, paused and waved Lin Tian over from chatting with Bu Mengting. "Teacher, what''s up?" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian curiously in the hallway. "Have you finished your homework?" Instead of answering Lin Tian''s question, He Qianqian asked back. "I finished it a long time ago!" Lin Tian gave He Qianqian a puzzled look and replied. "I haven''t finished grading the papers for class 18 yet, and I need them tomorrow. Could you help me in the office?" He Qianqian said after a moment''s thought. "Sure, no problem," Lin Tian immediately nodded, thinking it was a trivial task. "Okay, then let''s go," He Qianqian nodded and led the way to the office. Upon arriving at the office, He Qianqian pulled out a stack of papers from the drawer and said, "You can help me grade the fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions at the front. Just set them aside when you''re done, and I''ll grade the rest." Saying this, He Qianqian also pulled out an answer sheet. "Oh, okay!" After glancing at the papers, Lin Tian nodded. "Here''s a red pen," He Qianqian then handed Lin Tian a red pen. "You can sit here," He Qianqian pointed to a seat next to her. "Great!" Lin Tian then sat down. Since it was during evening self-study time, the office seemed somewhat empty. Other than He Qianqian and Lin Tian, there was only one female teacher present. "Let''s start," After glancing at Lin Tian, He Qianqian took out her pen and started grading. Seeing this, Lin Tian also began to get busy. Lin Tian graded very quickly. Ever since acquiring the Supernatural Ability System, Lin Tian could read ten lines in a single glance. He had memorized all the test papers in front of him just by scanning them. What would normally have taken forty minutes, Lin Tian completed in just ten minutes, and this was him deliberately slowing down. When Lin Tian looked up, the female teacher who had been in the office had already left, leaving only He Qianqian and Lin Tian. Lin Tian twisted his slightly sore neck, then somewhat bored, rested his chin on his hand and watched He Qianqian beside him. At that moment, He Qianqian was fully absorbed in grading the papers. Quietly watching He Qianqian, Lin Tian found her especially charming at that moment. People always say that men who work seriously are the most charismatic, not realizing that serious girls have their own unique appeal. He Qianqian''s long black hair draped over her shoulders, her hand holding a pen, occasionally writing something seriously, her rosy mouth softly murmuring something. Her hand constantly flipping through the papers, her focused eyes, and her meticulous expression made He Qianqian appear especially serious. And especially charming. The beauty lay in that focus. Lin Tian, propping his chin with his hand, quietly watched He Qianqian and also reflected on the changes in himself during this time. In the past, Lin Tian had a secret crush on He Qianqian, liking her authenticity, her beauty, and even more so, appreciating that she didn''t dislike him for his poor grades. Chapter 31 - 28 Bite You_3 Lin Tian had always harbored a special feeling towards He Qianqian. But since He Qianqian was his teacher in the past, he never dared to entertain other thoughtsthose that did arise, he buried deep in his heart. Lin Tian even felt a bit inferior. He was so ordinary, and He Qianqian was so outstanding. The two of them were an impossible pairing. The arrival of the Supernatural Ability System had freed Lin Tian from the shackles of his heart. He wanted to have He Qianqian, he wanted her to become his woman. Lin Tian stared silently at He Qianqian, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Ring, ring..." Time ticked by when suddenly, the bell rang out. Hearing the bell, He Qianqian, who was engrossed in marking test papers, was startled and looked up, realizing that class had ended without her noticing. She paused, then having thought of something, He Qianqian turned to Lin Tian and said, "Lin Tian, you should head back first." As the bell rang for the end of class, a flurry of footsteps could be heard outside the office, and after a short while, several teachers walked into the office chatting and laughing. After casting a glance at these teachers, Lin Tian stood up and nodded, "Mhm, alright!" After saying goodbye to He Qianqian, Lin Tian returned to the classroom to find Bu Mengting waiting for him, so they could leave together. "Let''s go," Lin Tian said with a smile to Bu Mengting. "What did Teacher He want from you?" Bu Mengting curiously asked while they made their way out of the classroom. "She asked me to help her mark test papers." "Oh!" Bu Mengting nodded lightly, then looked at Lin Tian somewhat curiously, "Teacher He seems pretty nice to you!" "She''s okay," Lin Tian responded with a casual smile. As they spoke, they exited the teaching building and headed toward the parking lot. But as they stepped out of the teaching building, Lin Tian spotted a familiar silhouette. Wang Feng! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, Wang Feng was leaving swiftly with an ashen face. Seeing the direction Wang Feng was headed in, he seemed to be going towards the teachers'' dormitory. As Lin Tian watched Wang Feng''s swift and gloomy departure, a flicker of confusion crossed his mind. Suddenly, an idea crossed his mind, and Lin Tian said somewhat embarrassedly to Bu Mengting, "Mengting, you go on ahead, I need to get something from the classroom." "It''s fine, I''ll wait for you!" "You really don''t have to, go on ahead. I might go and hang out in the boys'' dormitory later!" he said earnestly. Bu Mengting frowned slightly but eventually agreed. Watching Bu Mengting walk away, Lin Tian quickly turned around and went back to the teaching building. Seeing Wang Feng''s ashen face and realizing he was alone led Lin Tian to guess what might have happened. It was very likely that Wang Feng and He Qianqian had had an argument, and it was even more possible that He Qianqian was still in the teachers'' office. When Lin Tian arrived at the door of the teachers'' office, there were only three teachers left inside, and sure enough, He Qianqian was still there, bent over the papers, marking them. After waiting two minutes, the other two teachers also left, leaving only He Qianqian in the office. Thinking it over, Lin Tian tiptoed in and carefully sat down opposite He Qianqian. Resting his chin on his hands, Lin Tian waited quietly. After about fifteen minutes, it seemed like He Qianqian had finished marking the papers and finally lifted her head. Upon lifting her head, He Qianqian was startled and looked at the person opposite her in astonishment, "Lin Tian, why are you here?" "I''ve come to walk you back to your dormitory!" Lin Tian said with a grin. "What are you doing? Why haven''t you left yet?" He Qianqian frowned at Lin Tian. "Nothing, I saw Teacher He was here alone, and I was worried about your safety, so I thought I''d escort you back!" Lin Tian said cheerfully. "What could be dangerous in the school, you..." He Qianqian stopped mid-sentence, remembering the help Lin Tian had given her the day before, she didn''t have the heart to scold him. After a moment''s thought, He Qianqian quickly packed up her things and headed out of the office. Seeing He Qianqian stand up, Lin Tian hurriedly followed her. He Qianqian locked the office door while chiding, "You shouldn''t do this in the future, go home earlier so your family won''t worry." "I know!" Lin Tian said with a grin. "Let''s go, I''ll let you be my Protector for once," He Qianqian said with a faint smile, now having a slight understanding of Lin Tian''s thoughts. However, He Qianqian didn''t take it too seriously. It was normal for teenagers around seventeen or eighteen to have a budding interest in the opposite sex. But He Qianqian didn''t think Lin Tian would keep his fondness for her. She believed that in a few years, when Lin Tian saw more girls, he would forget about her. Five minutes later, He Qianqian and Lin Tian were walking slowly through the campus, and by then, there were hardly any people in sight. Walking shoulder to shoulder in silence, He Qianqian took the initiative to break it, "How did your arm heal?" "Didn''t I tell you, it healed on its own!" Lin Tian replied cheerfully. "I don''t believe it!" He Qianqian pursed her lips and shook her head. "If you don''t believe, then there''s nothing I can do," Lin Tian said with a helpless look, as he would definitely not disclose anything about his Superpower. "Fine, let it be. If you don''t want to tell, then don''t. By the way, how strong are you really?" "Well, my natural strength is like Divine Power..." They walked leisurely towards the classroom dormitory, chatting along the way like two friends. Before they knew it, they had arrived at the dormitory building. Eventually, He Qianqian stopped under a big tree at the bottom of the building. Turning around, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a smile, "Alright, Protector, you can go back now." "Your wish is my command, my princess!" Lin Tian played along, placing his right hand over his left chest and his left hand behind his back, bowing slightly. "You''re quite funny, Lin Tian!" said He Qianqian, taken aback by his gesture, then laughing. "You still have so much to learn about me. Do you want to give it a shot?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and said playfully. He Qianqian shook her head, somewhat speechless, and said helplessly, "Alright, you should go now." After waiting a moment, He Qianqian noticed that Lin Tian was still standing there and asked, puzzled, "Why aren''t you leaving?" "Teacher, I really want to bite you," Lin Tian said softly, staring at He Qianqian''s tempting lips. "What? Bite me?" He Qianqian was startled, at first not quite grasping his meaning, but when she saw where Lin Tian''s gaze was fixed, she realized immediately. It wasn''t about ''biting'' at all; it was clearly about ''kissing''! At that thought, He Qianqian''s cheeks instantly flushed red, and she knocked on Lin Tian''s head with her hand, scolding with a laugh, "You little rascal, what are you thinking about all day!" "Hehe, bye-bye!" Lin Tian dodged lightly, then waved cheerfully and quickly turned to leave. Watching Lin Tian''s figure swiftly disappear, He Qianqian shook her head with a hint of helplessness. ... Lin Tian walked briskly towards the parking lot, feeling very satisfied inside. He could feel that his relationship with He Qianqian had improved slightly. Lin Tian had once read some methods on courting girls, one of which he remembered well. If you want to develop a relationship further, you need more interaction based on mutual non-dislike. Only through interaction can there be understanding, and only then can you take a step forward. Clearly, Lin Tian had proven the correctness of this statement today because, through tonight''s events, he noticeably felt more familiar with He Qianqian. Pursuing a girl has to be done! Of course, what made Lin Tian happier was that there seemed to be some problems between He Qianqian and Wang Feng. This was an opportunity for Lin Tian. All good news tonight! For Lin Tian, it was a pretty good night. Chapter 32 - 29 Clairvoyant Ability For Lin Tian, the following days were peaceful yet fulfilling. Besides chatting with the beauty Bu Mengting, his routine was to make his presence known to He Qianqian. Life was tranquil, and Lin Tian thoroughly enjoyed this lifestyle. The only regret he had was that more than a week had passed and he still hadn''t received any new tasks. Whether it was He Qianqian, Bu Mengting, or Leng Bing, Lin Tian saw no mission prompts on any of them. "If I could just complete a small task now and then, accumulate some Supernatural Points, that would be even more wonderful," Lin Tian thought to himself about the calm days. While thinking, Lin Tian walked into the classroom with Bu Mengting. A week had passed since he last parted with He Qianqian that night, and now Lin Tian was entering the classroom with Bu Mengting. As soon as he entered the classroom, Lin Tian noticed that the classmates were gathered in small groups, looking excited as if they were discussing something. Lin Tian listened intently and overheard bits of conversation: "Did you buy any? I won a hundred today!" "Forget it, I''ve just thrown away thirty bucks for nothing!" said another student, looking dejected. "I heard someone from Class 10 won ten thousand!" "Ten thousand? For real?" The other student looked shocked upon hearing this number. "Of course, it''s true; lots of people know about it!" "Lucky dog, such dumb luck!" another student said enviously. Lin Tian furrowed his brows, a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes, not knowing what his classmates were discussing. After a moment''s thought, Lin Tian put his books on his desk and moved closer to listen. ... Ten minutes later, Lin Tian returned to his seat. From inquiring, Lin Tian finally understood what his classmates were discussing. They were actually talking about the lottery. According to his classmates, there was a live lottery draw happening at Binjiang Square. This lottery had started today and would last for a total of seven days. Due to the apparently high win rate, coupled with the host''s hype, a large number of people were taking part in the lottery. Binjiang Square was quite close to the school, so many students had gone to try their luck. "Lottery..." Thinking of the lottery, Lin Tian licked his lips, his eyes twinkling, obviously pondering something. "Why are so many people going for the lottery?" Bu Mengting, sitting behind him, pouted. She had now learned what the classmates were discussing. "They''re dreaming of getting rich overnight! Anyway, the lottery tickets aren''t expensive, just two bucks each! Everyone wants to try their luck," Lin Tian replied with a smile, turning his head to her. "The organizers are sure to make a profit; most people who buy lottery tickets end up losing!" Bu Mengting retorted. "Those who buy think they''re lucky, right? Isn''t it all about hitting that tiny probability?" Lin Tian looked at her with a grin. "Anyway, I''m not going. It''s a complete waste of money!" Bu Mengting seemed somewhat dismissive of trying her luck with lottery tickets. "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled lightly but said nothing. To others, it was a matter of luck, but to Lin Tian, it wasn''t necessarily the case. Thinking this, Lin Tian summoned the Supernatural Ability System in his mind. Lin Tian glanced over the superpower menu and finally paused on one of the options: Level 1 superpower, clairvoyant ability to see ten centimeters into objects, requiring 1 Supernatural Point. "One Supernatural Point!" Seeing this, Lin Tian contemplated in silence. He had just one Supernatural Point left. Using this last Supernatural Point would leave Lin Tian with none, which made him hesitate. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian finally decided to exchange. After all, the clairvoyant ability would be very helpful to Lin Tian in the future, and unlike the Healing Water, this superpower was not a consumable but permanent. Once Lin Tian exchanged for the clairvoyant ability, he could use it forever. With it, Lin Tian could easily secure an economic source in the future. It wasn''t just about feeling out lottery tickets; even using it to gamble on stones would be great. It''s safe to say that with this clairvoyant ability, Lin Tian wouldn''t have to worry about small change in the future, not to mention big money. Money is very important, although Lin Tian didn''t really need to spend much now, he certainly would in the future. Money is a good thing! With that thought, Lin Tian gritted his teeth and exchanged directly. As Lin Tian willed it, the only Supernatural Point in his mind instantly disappeared, and at the same time, he felt a slight change in his eyes. It seemed as if everything in front of him was much clearer now. Lin Tian looked down, his thoughts activating... Whoosh whoosh. The desk below Lin Tian gradually vanished, and he could see right through to the textbooks inside. "Useful!" Lin Tian was delighted in his heart. "Hey, what are you doing?" Feeling that Lin Tian had been up to something for quite some time, Bu Mengting, who was sitting behind him, tapped his shoulder. "Huh?" Lin Tian turned around subconsciously. As he turned around, his gaze landed directly on Bu Mengting. "Uh..." Seeing this scene, Lin Tian froze for a moment. Lin Tian felt his heart pounding. Lin Tian hurriedly looked down! As he looked down, Bu Mengting''s desk in front of him gradually disappeared, and Lin Tian saw Mengting''s legs underneath. Due to the hot weather, Mengting was only wearing a pair of denim shorts. In the instant that Lin Tian looked down, those denim shorts also began to fade away slowly... "Uh..." Lin Tian felt like his breathing had stopped. "Hey, what are you doing? Why did your face suddenly turn red?" The Mengting next to him looked at Lin Tian strangely, finding him very odd. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No, it''s nothing..." Lin Tian''s face flushed as he raised his head. As he raised his head, Mengting gasped, a bit panicked, "Ah, why are you bleeding from your nose?" "Huh?" Lin Tian was stunned, instinctively touched his nose, and when he looked at his hand, it was bright red. Indeed, he was having a nosebleed. "It''s nothing!" Lin Tian quickly turned his head and wiped his nose clumsily with his hand. Lin Tian felt his face was red and hot as if on fire. "What''s wrong with you? Are you okay? Should I accompany you to the infirmary to have a look?" Mengting got up from her seat with a worried face and came beside Lin Tian, asking with concern. "No, I''m fine!" Lin Tian said awkwardly, "Just a bit of heat due to the dry weather." "Really, you''re okay?" "Really, I''m fine." "Well, okay then, but I think you''re acting a little strange," Mengting frowned, puzzled, and returned to her seat. After Mengting walked away, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief. His face turned hot again at the thought of what had just happened, and his mouth felt somewhat dry. Chapter 33 - 30 The Grand Prize Throughout the afternoon, Lin Tian seemed restless, his gaze wandering, and sometimes he secretly glanced at Bu Mengting. And each time, Lin Tian would end up with a dry mouth and tongue. Although he knew it was somewhat lewd, Lin Tian still couldn''t restrain the impulse in his heart. After half an hour, Lin Tian suddenly felt very tired in the eyes, they started to feel sore, and tears unconsciously fell. Noticing the change in his eyes, Lin Tian was alarmed, knowing that he had overused his superpower, causing eye fatigue. Because of the eye fatigue, Lin Tian had no choice but to rest and give up using his superpower. Yet this half-hour of surreptitious use of the superpower allowed Lin Tian to gain a deeper understanding of his clairvoyant ability. The superpower menu that claimed a ten-centimeter clairvoyance meant the total thickness of all the objects penetrated, not just one object. For example, if Lin Tian''s desk was five centimeters thick, then after seeing through the five-centimeter desk, Lin Tian could still see through an additional five centimeters of the object behind it. It was all possible as long as the total thickness did not exceed ten centimeters. This discovery made Lin Tian even more satisfied with his superpower; it was much better than he had imagined at the start. Due to overusing his superpower, which led to eye fatigue, Lin Tian didn''t use his clairvoyant ability afterward, but even so, every time he saw Bu Mengting, his mind would still picture that snowy white. At the thought, Lin Tian always felt his mouth go dry and his tongue parched. And Lin Tian''s strange demeanor always made Bu Mengting feel somewhat uneasy, but whenever she asked, he would not answer. Amidst this unsettled state of mind, the afternoon just passed. After returning home and having dinner, feeling that his eyes had improved quite a bit, Lin Tian once again sought out Bu Mengting. But this time, Lin Tian was not out to peep; instead, he told her to go to the evening self-study alone. After greeting Bu Mengting, Lin Tian rode his bicycle towards Binjiang Square. Some ten minutes later, Lin Tian arrived at Binjiang Square and stopped. Scanning Binjiang Square, he noticed that there were indeed many people there, crowding together like at a train station. In the center of the square, there were several large tents. In the very middle, there was a stage, where the emcee was holding a microphone and ceaselessly uttering provocative words. After scanning the area, Lin Tian found a place to park his bicycle and walked in. Arriving at the square, Lin Tian''s gaze swept over the inside of each tent. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In these tents, there were girls holding baskets, and inside the baskets were stacks of lottery tickets. Many lottery enthusiasts were gathered around these girls. Lin Tian casually walked over and noticed many scratched-off lottery tickets scattered on the ground of the square. After a glance, Lin Tian walked towards a girl with fewer people around her, who also held a basket full of lottery tickets. Once beside the girl, Lin Tian''s gaze swept slightly, and with a thought, he instantly activated his clairvoyant ability. Under the effect of Lin Tian''s superpower, the answers inside the lottery tickets in the basket slowly began to reveal themselves. "Thank you, thank you, thank you..." Most were invalid tickets. However, a few winning tickets were mixed in among them. Tickets worth 10 yuan, 20, 100 appeared before Lin Tian''s eyes, with the largest having a value of 1000. Seeing these lottery tickets, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up slightly and he began rummaging through the basket. He found the 50, located the 100, and at last, Lin Tian flipped out the one worth 1000. In total, Lin Tian turned up 10 lottery tickets, paid for them, then walked to the side and started scratching them with some nervousness. As Lin Tian''s fingers slowly scratched away, the answers on the lottery tickets slowly appeared. "100!" A 100-yuan ticket slowly emerged! Seeing this number, Lin Tian was overjoyed. It had worked! Then, unable to wait, Lin Tian started scratching again. 50, 100, 200, and finally the 1000! All of them were winners! The lottery tickets in his hand matched exactly what he had seen before! "Very good!" Clenching the lottery tickets in hand, a trace of excitement appeared on Lin Tian''s face. Latter on, Lin Tian started a frantic treasure hunt for half an hour. In that half hour, Lin Tian bought several hundred lottery tickets and roughly calculated that the total prize of these tickets should be over a hundred thousand yuan. Among them, Lin Tian found a 30,000 ticket, three 20,000 tickets, and four 10,000 tickets. The others were smaller amounts, some hundreds, others over a thousand. "It''s a pity I didn''t find one worth over a hundred thousand; they certainly haven''t put out the big prizes!" After searching and not finding any prize over a hundred thousand, Lin Tian guessed that they had not released the big prizes. Even without getting the grand prize, Lin Tian was quite satisfied. Lin Tian was not greedy; this kind of money came quickly, and if he wanted to, he could easily obtain more. Half an hour later, feeling his eyes start to tire, Lin Tian also stopped his treasure hunting. After some thought, Lin Tian took out several dozen lottery tickets to cash in, not too much, just five or six thousand. Pocketing a thick stack of cash, Lin Tian whistled as he prepared to leave. Today had been a day of bountiful harvest. As he passed by another girl, Lin Tian subconsciously swept her basket of lottery tickets with his superpower. Lin Tian was just about to leave when suddenly he paused, his steps halting. "What was that just now?" With a look of amazement, Lin Tian once again activated his clairvoyance. After a careful search, he found that ticket again. Staring at the denomination of the ticket, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly... 200,000! There was a staggering 200,000-yuan ticket among them! The jackpot! Lin Tian had not expected to come upon a grand prize just as he was about to leave. Just as Lin Tian was slightly dazed, someone reached into the basket, clearly intending to buy a lottery ticket. Seeing this, Lin Tian was startled and hurried over. Chapter 34 - 31 New Task Seeing that person wanting to buy a lottery ticket, Lin Tian hurried over. Upon reaching the basket, even though his eyes were starting to feel sour, Lin Tian still forced himself to activate his superpower and, with the aid of it, reached out for that 200,000 RMB lottery ticket. "Found it!" With the help of his superpower, Lin Tian clearly saw his hand had grabbed the lottery ticket worth 200,000 RMB. Grasping the lottery ticket tightly, and after paying for it, Lin Tian turned to leave. Holding the ticket in hand, Lin Tian slowly scratched it off, looking at the string of zeros that followed, Lin Tian started counting, "One zero two zeros three zeros four zeros, five zeros!" Seeing the five zeros behind the 2, a hint of joy flashed across Lin Tian''s face! 200,000 RMB, it was actually 200,000 RMB! Even though the money came easily, Lin Tian was still somewhat excited to win such a big prize. Lin Tian carefully put away the lottery ticket worth 200,000 RMB before turning to leave. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Now, I guess I have a net worth of over 300,000 RMB, huh!" Lin Tian rode his bicycle, moving along while thinking excitedly to himself. Over 300,000 RMB! It was a figure Lin Tian had never thought of before, always having to beg his mom for a bit of spending money, but in a blink of an eye, he now had over 300,000 RMB! It was a number he had never dared to dream of before. "Superpower, it''s indeed a powerful superpower!" Lin Tian rode his bicycle, a bit excitedly, while thinking to himself. Naturally, he knew how all this had come about: the Supernatural Ability System in his mind had made him unprecedentedly powerful. "At the beginning, it really was dumb luck, sheer fluke!" Thinking back to how he gained the Supernatural Ability System by finding a watch, Lin Tian couldn''t help but be impressed by his own luck. "But luck is also a kind of strength, after all! I''m just that outstanding! Hehe!" Lin Tian thought somewhat narcissistically. ** Because he was delayed by the lottery tickets, by the time Lin Tian arrived at the classroom, most of his classmates were already there. Seeing Lin Tian come in, Bu Mengting, who sat behind him, curiously asked, "Where did you go? I asked you earlier and you didn''t say." "I went to buy lottery tickets!" Lin Tian laughed with a ''hehe''. "Buying lottery tickets?" Hearing this, Bu Mengting was astonished, then with a pout and a bit of schadenfreude, she mockingly said, "How much did you lose?" "Lose? How could that be possible? Who am I? I made a killing!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, saying disdainfully. "That''s impossible!" Bu Mengting said with disbelief. Those who buy lottery tickets are usually the ones who lose the most. "Hehe, if you don''t believe it, then forget it. Oh right, I still have some unscratched lottery tickets here." Saying this, Lin Tian took out five unscratched lottery tickets from his pocket. These lottery tickets were purposely bought by Lin Tian, who, with his clairvoyant ability, knew that all these tickets were "Thank Yous." Looking at the lottery tickets in Lin Tian''s hand, Bu Mengting curiously took them. "Give them a scratch." Lin Tian said with a chuckle. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting didn''t refuse and started scratching them off. One "Thank You", two "Thank Yous", three "Thank Yous", four "Thank Yous"! After scratching off four "Thank Yous," Bu Mengting felt a bit annoyed and, after thinking it over, handed the last ticket to Lin Tian, "Your luck''s bad, you scratch it." Lin Tian didn''t take it but instead said, "You scratch it." After thinking for a moment, Bu Mengting still scratched off the last one. Without a doubt, it was another "Thank You." "Erm..." Looking at all the "Thank Yous," Bu Mengting felt a bit gloomy. "I still have one last ticket here. Try scratching this one." Seeing Bu Mengting''s gloomy face, Lin Tian offered another unscratched lottery ticket with a mischievous grin. "I won''t scratch it, I''m not interested!" The consecutive failures had put Bu Mengting in a bad mood. Seeing Bu Mengting''s demeanor, Lin Tian laughed cheekily, and, with a bit of a mysterious air, moved closer, "Do you know why you didn''t win?" "Why?" Bu Mengting pouted her sexy lips, speaking with a hint of frustration. "Because you didn''t blow a breath of fairy air!" Lin Tian laughed with a ''hehe'', then, holding the lottery ticket in his palm, he brought his fist up to Bu Mengting''s face, raised his eyebrows, and said with a grin, "Come on, beauty, give it a puff of fairy air!" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian somewhat boredly. "Come on!" Lin Tian urged. Under Lin Tian''s urging, Bu Mengting begrudgingly blew gently. After Bu Mengting blew a breath, Lin Tian drew his fist back, sniffed it near his nose, and said intoxicatedly, "It really is a breath of fairy air, so fragrant! This one''s definitely a winner!" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian with a speechless expression on her face. "Come on, beauty, you scratch it!" Lin Tian said with a cheeky smile as he handed her the lottery ticket. "No, thanks!" Bu Mengting flatly refused. The consecutive failures had dampened her spirits, making her lose interest. "Just scratch it, the last one!" Lin Tian insisted, handing the ticket to Bu Mengting. Under Lin Tian''s persistent request, Bu Mengting finally started to scratch it, albeit somewhat listlessly. This time, however, she clearly held no hope and wore an indifferent look on her face. As she slowly revealed the content of the ticket, the previously indifferent Bu Mengting froze, her disbelief causing her to speed up the scratching. Eventually, the reveal area of the ticket was completely uncovered. Looking at the numbers in the reveal area, Bu Mengting couldn''t believe her eyes! 2000! This was actually a ticket worth two thousand! "What''s the matter?" Lin Tian feigned surprise as he leaned in, glanced at the reveal area, and then looked admiringly at Bu Mengting, "You really are a fairy, aren''t you? Just a breath of fairy air and things are different!" The classmates who had been watching Lin Tian''s lottery ticket came over out of curiosity when they saw Lin Tian''s reaction. They took a look at the ticket in Bu Mengting''s hands and suddenly exclaimed, "She actually won two thousand!" "What, won two thousand?" Upon hearing the exclamation, other classmates gathered around curiously. Then the classroom was filled with voices of envy, jealousy, and resentment. "Damn! Lin Tian is so lucky, it''s like he stepped in dog shit!" "Don''t even mention you, I spent two hundred and got nothing!" "Seriously, dog shit luck!" ... Listening to the envious and resentful voices, Lin Tian secretly smiled to himself, "You''re reacting like this over two thousand, what if you knew I had a ticket worth hundreds of thousands in my hand? Would you go crazy?" In the middle of the noise, the evening study bell rang. Soon after the bell, He Qianqian walked into the classroom with a stack of materials. Tonight was He Qianqian''s shift. Looking at He Qianqian, who was sitting at the podium seriously checking homework, Lin Tian smiled slightly. This week, Lin Tian would often chat with He Qianqian when he had nothing to do and sometimes, when He Qianqian had evening study duty, Lin Tian would even walk her back to her dormitory. Over time, the two of them gradually became more familiar with each other. Though they were teacher and student, they now seemed more like friends. But He Qianqian always considered Lin Tian as a younger brother in her heart. The change in their relationship over this period had also given Lin Tian much more confidence. He believed that one day he would be able to break through that barrier. The study session peacefully continued until near the end of class when suddenly a vibrating noise from a cellphone erupted. Hearing this vibration, Lin Tian, who was looking at a novel under the podium, was startled and looked up, only to discover that the sound was coming from the podium. As Lin Tian looked up, he saw He Qianqian pick up her phone and walk out of the classroom. Lin Tian glanced at He Qianqian and frowned slightly, but didn''t give it much thought and continued reading his novel. However, nearly ten minutes had passed and He Qianqian had not yet returned. This made Lin Tian feel that something was off. "Who is she talking to on the phone for so long?" Lin Tian wondered with a puzzled look on his face. As Lin Tian was feeling somewhat anxious, he saw He Qianqian walk back into the classroom with a heavy heart, her expression solemn. "What''s going on? Ms. He seems troubled?" Lin Tian thought as he saw her expression. "Lingling..." Just then, the class bell rang. As the bell sounded, Lin Tian noticed He Qianqian turn around and leave, as if she had something on her mind. Watching this scene, Lin Tian felt even more that something was amiss. Just as Lin Tian was trying to figure out what was happening, a synthetic electronic voice suddenly sounded in his mind, "Mission: Solve He Qianqian''s worries. Mission Reward: Two Supernatural Points." A mission, it was actually a mission! Lin Tian could not have expected a mission to come his way at this time. And it was clearly related to the phone call He Qianqian had just made. Chapter 35 - 32: The Stunned He Qianqian! After thinking for a while, Lin Tian got up from his seat and went outside to look for He Qianqian. However, despite searching for a long time, and even after the class bell had rung, he hadn''t found He Qianqian. With no other option, Lin Tian had to return to the classroom, hoping He Qianqian would come back since the third evening self-study period was also He Qianqian''s class. Little did he know that he would wait 20 minutes; it was only 20 minutes into the third evening self-study period when he finally saw He Qianqian return to the classroom with a grave expression. Upon her return, Lin Tian noticed that He Qianqian seemed preoccupied, always staring blankly, lost in thought. Moreover, the rims of her eyes appeared slightly red as if she had been crying. From the back of the room, catching sight of this scene, Lin Tian slightly pursed his lips, wishing the class would end sooner. At the same time, he noticed a red glow shimmering on He Qianqian. It was the glow of the task. "Ling Ling" After a long wait of 20 minutes, the dismissal bell finally rang. As soon as it rang, He Qianqian left with a heavy heart, entirely lacking her usual liveliness. Seeing this, Lin Tian quickly greeted Bu Mengting, telling her to go ahead, and then he followed after He Qianqian. Rushing out of the classroom, Lin Tian followed behind He Qianqian. However, he did not hurry to approach her. Lin Tian continued to follow He Qianqian, watching her return to the faculty office, then saw her walking alone towards the teachers'' dormitory. Following behind He Qianqian, they walked out of the academic building, and noticing that not many people were paying attention, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward and greeted her with a smile, "Hi, Teacher He!" Startled by the voice, He Qianqian turned her head and saw it was Lin Tian, forcing a smile on her face, "Lin Tian, it''s you. Why haven''t you gone back yet?" "I came to walk Teacher He!" Lin Tian noticed that her face was somewhat pale this time. "No need, I''m feeling a bit unwell today. You go back first," He Qianqian said with evident fatigue. "There must be something wrong, isn''t there?" Lin Tian didn''t pick up on what He Qianqian had just said but questioned instead. "I''m fine!" He Qianqian forced a light smile. "Your complexion has worsened. There must be something wrong, and it clearly has to do with the phone call you took earlier during the evening self-study." Lin Tian''s gaze remained fixed on He Qianqian. He Qianqian stayed silent, saying nothing. She felt very tired now and didn''t want to talk. Seeing this, Lin Tian didn''t rush her but merely stayed silently by her side as they walked slowly towards the dormitory. They walked in silence. When they were almost at the dormitory, Lin Tian softly asked, "Teacher He, what''s the matter? Maybe I can help if you tell me!" He Qianqian turned her head to look at Lin Tian and gently smiled, "It''s nothing serious, and even if it was, you wouldn''t be able to help." "Just tell me, how would you know without saying!" Lin Tian pressed on, unwilling to give up. He Qianqian shook her head, giving a bitter smile. After thinking it over, she finally said, "My dad called just now; my mom is sick, and we still need over two hundred thousand for the surgery. If we can''t assemble it by tomorrow, she might be in mortal danger. But despite everything I''ve tried, I''m still tens of thousands short! Ah!" With those words, He Qianqian let out a long sigh. The burden was immense, which is why she ended up sharing this with Lin Tian. "Short of tens of thousands?" Lin Tian was taken aback, instantly thinking of the lottery ticket worth over two hundred thousand in his pocket. "We''re here, you should go back, thank you for walking me here." Unaware, they had already arrived at the teachers'' dormitory building below, He Qianqian stopped walking, turning around with a grateful look at Lin Tian. She was truly grateful to have someone with her when she needed it, even though this person couldn''t really help her with anything. "Ah? Oh, okay." Lin Tian raised his head and realized that they had indeed reached the dormitory. "Alright, you can leave." He Qianqian smiled and waved her hand. "Okay, goodbye, Teacher." Lin Tian glanced around quickly and then briskly walked away. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Watching Lin Tian leave, He Qianqian suppressed her smile, walking towards the dormitory with a gloomy air. As soon as He Qianqian turned around, Lin Tian discreetly hid himself nearby, only appearing after he saw He Qianqian enter her room then he headed straight for her dormitory. The moment He Qianqian declared her troubles, Lin Tian immediately thought of the lottery ticket in his pocket. For Lin Tian, the money was easily attained, and he could get it anytime he wanted, so helping He Qianqian was no problem at all. However, he thought it inappropriate to show the lottery ticket outside, better to offer it in her room. But fearing that He Qianqian wouldn''t let him into the room, Lin Tian had lied about going back first. Seeing He Qianqian go in, Lin Tian quickly walked to her doorway. Upon reaching the door, Lin Tian knocked. "Who is it?" Back in the room, a weary He Qianqian had just taken off her white suit jacket when she heard the knock. "Creak!" As the door opened, He Qianqian saw Lin Tian standing at the threshold. "Lin Tian, why haven''t you left yet?" Seeing Lin Tian, He Qianqian was startled, her face filled with confusion. "Teacher, I have something to show you." Lin Tian spoke as he stepped past He Qianqian into her dormitory. "Hey, what are you doing!" He Qianqian was startled when she saw Lin Tian barge in. After entering He Qianqian''s room, Lin Tian glanced around. Her room was small, around ten square meters, but it was warmly decorated with little red stars hanging in the air. "What are you doing, why did you just come in?" He Qianqian turned around and looked at Lin Tian with dissatisfaction on her face. Lin Tian didn''t speak but went straight to the desk next to him, then took something out of his pocket. With Lin Tian''s actions, dozens of lottery tickets were placed on the desk. "What are you doing?" He Qianqian scanned the lottery tickets on the desk in confusion, then turned to look at Lin Tian. "Teacher, I bought these tickets, and they haven''t been scratched off yet. I know you need money, so I''m giving them all to you. Maybe you could win a big prize!" Lin Tian said cheerfully, pointing to the pile of tickets on the desk. Then he looked at Lin Tian with expectant eyes. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian was startled, then looked at the hopeful expression on Lin Tian''s face, and then at the pile of tickets on the desk. Suddenly, she felt somewhat touched. Although she knew that these tickets were unlikely to be of much help to her, it was rare for Lin Tian to show such thoughtfulness. Unable to bear rejecting Lin Tian, He Qianqian shook her head with a wry smile, saying, "Well then, thank you. Let''s see if I can win a big prize." With that, He Qianqian approached the desk and began to scratch the lottery tickets. However, He Qianqian didn''t really believe these tickets could help her; she was just doing it so as not to disappoint Lin Tian. The first ticket read "Thank you." The second ticket read "Thank you." The third ticket also read "Thank you." All three in a row were ''Thank you''. Seeing this, He Qianqian shook her head; as expected, it was futile. The fourth ticket showed ''100''. This made He Qianqian somewhat happy. After all, winning something was still good. But the surprises were not over yet. The fifth, sixth, and seventh tickets ... the next dozen or so tickets consecutively had prizes. There were even a few that were worth thousands. This made He Qianqian start to get excited, and a flicker of hope began to grow inside her. As she continued to scratch off tickets, the winnings kept coming, consistently high, but until the last ticket was scratched, none was worth tens of thousands. After counting carefully, the forty-four tickets totaled twenty thousand yuan. The fact that dozens of tickets could win twenty thousand was quite good, but compared to the amount He Qianqian needed, it was still far too little. Thinking about this, the excitement He Qianqian initially felt began to wane. Looking at the pile of tickets on the desk, He Qianqian lifted her head to look at Lin Tian and forced a smile, "It''s really quite lucky, to win twenty thousand from just a few dozen tickets." "It''s still tens of thousands short." Lin Tian seemed glum. "That''s not bad at all, thank you for your thoughtfulness," He Qianqian said with a smile, comforting him. But thinking about the shortfall, she couldn''t help but feel a bit down. "Hey, there''s one more underneath." Just as He Qianqian was feeling down, Lin Tian suddenly exclaimed, pointing underneath the table, then bent down. He Qianqian turned her head and saw Lin Tian pick up a lottery ticket from the ground. Clutching the ticket in his hand, Lin Tian grinned and said, "Teacher He, this one might just win ten thousand!" "Impossible!" He Qianqian shook her head outright. "Well then, I''ll scratch it." Hearing He Qianqian''s definite response, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, clutching the ticket tightly, not letting He Qianqian see it as he slowly scratched it. A few seconds later, He Qianqian glanced at Lin Tian, who seemed mysterious, and asked, "So how is it?" Lin Tian feigned distress, pulled a face, and said, "Not ten thousand!" "I thought as much, such luck couldn''t be true," He Qianqian said matter-of-factly. "But!" Lin Tian lifted his eyebrows, grinned mischievously, and gently placed the ticket on the desk, "But it''s more!" "Huh?" He Qianqian instinctively looked towards the lottery ticket on the desk, towards the scratch-off area. Upon seeing it, He Qianqian was stunned. So many zeros! She saw a 2 followed by many zeros! "200,000?" He Qianqian gasped, carefully counting, five zeros. Behind the 2 were five zeros! Was it really 200,000? He Qianqian was dumbstruck. Chapter 36 - 33 Do You Want to Die? 200,000? Is it really 200,000? He Qianqian was stunned, some disbelief took hold of her as she picked up the lottery ticket on the desk and examined it closely! 200,000! It really is 200,000! The five zeros in the back were completely correct! After being dazed for a moment, He Qianqian suddenly jumped up with joy, clinging to Lin Tian''s neck and shouting, "Two hundred thousand! It really is two hundred thousand!" "Uh..." Lin Tian was somewhat taken aback by He Qianqian''s sudden enthusiastic actions. But after being startled for a while, Lin Tian began to enjoy He Qianqian''s embrace. At this time, He Qianqian didn''t notice Lin Tian''s small movements at all; she was too busy excitedly clutching the lottery ticket and shouting, "Two hundred thousand, I actually won two hundred thousand!" Surprise, it was an unexpectedly huge surprise for He Qianqian, a major one! After the initial delight, He Qianqian calmed down slightly; she suddenly noticed that her actions might have been inappropriate and somewhat sheepishly let go of her hold on Lin Tian''s neck, intending to step away. "Lin Tian, you... what are you doing?" As she noticed Lin Tian''s movements, a hint of panic appeared in He Qianqian''s eyes, and she tried to push Lin Tian''s hands away. But how could her strength shake Lin Tian, whose hands were immovable around her slender waist? Realizing that brute force was useless, He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian with a frown, "Let go, I''m getting angry if you keep this up!" "No!" Lin Tian immediately shook his head, his hands firmly kneading He Qianqian''s slender waist, pressing her body tightly against him. Inhaling He Qianqian''s fragrance, Lin Tian said with all seriousness, "Teacher, you cannot go back on your word!" "What?" Being held like this by a man, He Qianqian was already somewhat flustered; hearing Lin Tian''s words, she asked subconsciously. "You... that was just a joke!" He Qianqian, taken aback, then said somewhat helplessly. "No matter! You promised, and you must follow through! If you don''t kiss me, I won''t let go!" Lin Tian held onto He Qianqian''s slender waist tightly, resolute. "You..." He Qianqian was somewhat at a loss. Was she really going to kiss him? Impossible! But what if she didn''t agree to his demand? Looking at Lin Tian, he clearly appeared as someone who would not give up until he achieved his goal. This left He Qianqian feeling quite helpless. After a deadlock, Lin Tian remained motionless, showing no intention of letting go. This truly gave He Qianqian a headache; raising her head, she saw Lin Tian''s face full of expectation and hope. He Qianqian wanted to refuse again, but for some reason, she suddenly couldn''t bear to let him down. He Qianqian did not dislike Lin Tian, and him doing so much for her honestly moved her. And now, seeing Lin Tian''s hopeful look, He Qianqian''s heart softened, not wanting to disappoint him. "He''s just a kid, I''ll just fulfill his wish, besides he has done so much for me," He Qianqian began to rationalize her hesitation. Lin Tian, slowly leaned in closer. The distance between the two gradually closed in. Whew~! As they drew near, He Qianqian''s willowy brows trembled slightly, revealing her extreme nervousness. Whew~! Lin Tian''s lips slowly pressed against hers. A marvelous feeling! "Knock, knock! Qianqian, are you there?" Just as Lin Tian was about to take further actions, a sudden series of knocks came from the door. Hearing the knock, He Qianqian was startled and quickly struggled out of Lin Tian''s embrace. Lin Tian, too, was shocked by the sudden knocking and let He Qianqian break free. After breaking free from Lin Tian''s embrace, He Qianqian thought about the moment that had just passed and felt her face burn; she straightened her already neat hair and, after calming her emotions slightly, opened the door. Upon opening the door, there stood an unexpected person at the threshold. "Qianqian..." Upon seeing the door open and full of joy, Wang Feng walked in and greeted He Qianqian, but then he noticed Lin Tian standing in the room. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Feng''s face instantly darkened. Wang Feng pointed at Lin Tian in the room with a dark expression, "What is he doing here?" "This, this..." Out of nervousness, He Qianqian found herself at a loss for words momentarily, Seeing He Qianqian''s reaction and noticing the lingering blush on her face, Wang Feng frowned, "You weren''t doing something indecent in there, were you?" "What are you saying!" By that time, He Qianqian had calmed down, took a deep breath, and looked at Wang Feng expressionlessly, "Lin Tian is my student, I just called him over to discuss some learning issues." "Learning issues? What kind of learning issues require you to come to your room and talk with the door closed! I think you were up to no good!" Wang Feng sneered at He Qianqian, full of sarcasm. "You, you better stop slinging mud here! And another thing, we have nothing to do with each other anymore, please leave!" He Qianqian pointed furiously toward the door. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Leave, why should I leave, afraid I''ll spoil your fun?" Wang Feng didn''t budge, sneering at He Qianqian, "You always act so noble, but it turns out you''re not so decent after all!" "You, you..." Hearing these harsh words, He Qianqian was so angry she wanted to curse back, but her lack of vocabulary left her at a loss for words. In the end, she was so upset she didn''t know how to respond, and her eyes started to reddened slightly, as if she was about to cry. Seeing this, Lin Tian wasn''t willing to watch any longer, turned his head towards Wang Feng who was standing by the door and said coldly, "Get out!" Wang Feng was taken aback and then glared at Lin Tian in anger, "What did you just say, kid?" At school, Wang Feng wasn''t afraid of Lin Tian; it''s not like Lin Tian could beat him up in school, after all. "I said get out!" Lin Tian''s eyelids slightly lifted as he stared coldly at Wang Feng. "Get out? Get lost, you brat!" Overwhelmed by anger, Wang Feng cursed outright. Hearing that, Lin Tian''s gaze turned icy; he took a step forward, swiftly reached out and grabbed Wang Feng''s throat, lifting him off the ground with one hand! Lin Tian held Wang Feng aloft with one hand and said chillingly, "Do you want to die?" As he spoke, Lin Tian''s hand slowly tightened. Chapter 37 - 34 Your Mouth Is Sweet! As Lin Tian''s hand slowly tightened, Wang Feng felt a wave of suffocation. "Gurgle~!" Wang Feng''s throat made a gurgling noise, his eyes beginning to bulge. Fear! It was then that Wang Feng felt a wave of fear, the sensation of suffocation from his brain reminding him again of the cold Yang Tian in the park that day. Fear! Scared! Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wang Feng''s legs dangled in the air as he struggled violently, his hands desperately trying to pry Lin Tian''s fingers apart. But Lin Tian''s fingers were like rods of steel, immovable! Despair! Wang Feng felt a sense of despair! In Lin Tian''s eyes, he saw a dense murderous intent! He Qianqian stood by, stunned by the sudden scene, somewhat dazed. After a moment, He Qianqian came to her senses and hurriedly stepped forward to pull Lin Tian away, "Lin Tian, what are you doing, let go!" But He Qianqian could not budge Lin Tian, who remained immovable. "Lin Tian, let go!" Seeing that Lin Tian still did not move, He Qianqian said anxiously. After a cold glance at Wang Feng, whose complexion was beginning to pale, Lin Tian loosened his hold. As Lin Tian loosened his grip, Wang Feng''s body fell to the ground with a thud. "Huff, huff!" Once on the ground, Wang Feng greedily gasped for air, not caring about the dust on the ground he was breathing in. Death! Wang Feng had even thought that he was going to die! "Hmph!" Watching Wang Feng gasping heavily on the ground, Lin Tian let out a disdainful snort. "Lin Tian, what were you doing just now? You''re going to cause trouble!" At that moment, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian somewhat disapprovingly. She thought Lin Tian was being too reckless. What if he had hurt the man? Lin Tian did not reply; he knew that He Qianqian was looking out for him. "Huff, huff!" After resting and catching his breath for a while, Wang Feng, who had felt utterly weak, felt much better. Wang Feng struggled to his feet, leaning against the wall and glaring at Lin Tian with resentment, "This isn''t over!" "What?" Hearing this, Lin Tian frowned and stepped forward with a slap. Seeing Lin Tian''s movement, Wang Feng was startled and quickly shut his mouth. "Hmph!" Seeing Wang Feng''s fearful expression, Lin Tian let out a disdainful snort. Such a big man yet so cowardly, no wonder he didn''t dare to move that night in the park. Wang Feng noticed the disdain in Lin Tian''s eyes, which made him furious. He wanted to rage, to explode, but thinking of Lin Tian''s terrifying strength just now, he felt fear again. Wang Feng glared hatefully at Lin Tian for a while, realizing he was not gaining any advantage here. After thinking it over, not wanting to embarrass himself, he grimaced, snorted coldly, and turned to leave. Seeing Wang Feng leave, He Qianqian withdrew her gaze, looking somewhat tired, "I''m a bit tired, you should go too. Also, I can''t accept your ticket." Saying this, He Qianqian handed the 200,000 ticket that Lin Tian had given her back to him. Looking at the ticket in He Qianqian''s hand, Lin Tian did not reach out to take it but instead looked at her seriously, "That''s for you, I don''t want it!" "Do you know how much this is? It''s 200,000!" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian somewhat surprised. "Exactly because I know it''s 200,000 that I''m giving it to you. I have no use for this money, but for you, it''s different. It could save your mother''s life. Why don''t you want to take this money, is it because of pride? It''s completely unnecessary; is your mother''s life less important than your pride?" Lin Tian''s gaze intensely fixed on He Qianqian. Hearing this, He Qianqian fell silent. Bowing her head in silence for a long while, He Qianqian raised her head with a serious expression, "Then, I''ll accept this ticket, considering it a loan from you, and I will definitely repay you." Hearing that He Qianqian finally accepted the ticket, Lin Tian finally felt relieved, a radiant smile appearing on his face, "Of course, it''s a loan. If you can''t pay it back, you''ll have to commit yourself to me!" he teased with a raised eyebrow and a cheeky tone. "You..." He Qianqian was at a loss for words with Lin Tian, but also somewhat relaxed because of his joke. "Well, it''s getting late, I''ll head back now." Seeing that it was getting late, Lin Tian also prepared to leave. If he returned any later, his mother would have something to say. "Okay, you go ahead. Oh, and take those tickets on the table with you." "No need, I''m leaving those for you!" Lin Tian chuckled, then turned and walked towards the door. Just as he was leaving the doorway, Lin Tian suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked at He Qianqian with a beaming smile, "Ms. He, I forgot to say something very important." "What is it?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian curiously. Seeing the curious He Qianqian, Lin Tian stepped closer, suddenly leaned forward, and whispered in her ear, "Teacher, you have a very sweet mouth." After saying this, Lin Tian chuckled smugly and quickly walked away. He Qianqian, stunned in place, her face flushed a deep red, looking so endearing. Standing in the shadows in the distance, Wang Feng had seen the whole scene. Wang Feng clenched his fists tightly, his veins throbbing, as he angrily muttered, "Bitch!" Afterward, Wang Feng shifted his gaze to Lin Tian''s receding figure, his eyes filled with hatred. ... Lin Tian was unaware that Wang Feng was secretly watching from afar. Of course, even if he had known, Lin Tian wouldn''t have cared. At that moment, Lin Tian was excitedly heading toward the parking lot. Lin Tian walked briskly, occasionally stretching his tongue to lick his lips, as if savoring something. Chapter 38 - 34 Your Mouth Is Sweet!_2 "So soft!" Lin Tian murmured to himself. Though he hadn''t touched He Qianqian''s lilac tongue, the contact with her red lips still left him longing for more. Lin Tian smacked his lips, feeling a hint of He Qianqian''s fresh scent still lingering on the corners of his mouth. With a slight smile, Lin Tian''s steps became even lighter. Upon reaching the parking lot and just as he was about to ride his bike home, an electronic synthesized voice suddenly rang in his mind, "Mission accomplished, reward two Supernatural Points!" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, it had finally arrived! Lin Tian focused slightly and instantly felt the two Supernatural Points floating in his mind. Feeling this, Lin Tian was even more satisfied! "What a wonderful night!" A slight smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face as he pedaled out of the school gate. The next day, He Qianqian went to claim her prize. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. $200,000 from the lottery plus some miscellaneous tickets, after taxes He Qianqian ended up with nearly $200,000. She transferred the money to her father the same day she received it. He Qianqian hitting the jackpot caused a small sensation at school. He Qianqian was already famous and with the $200,000 prize, she drew even more attention. He Qianqian didn''t want others to know, but the organizers did not miss the opportunity to advertise. Because of their flyers, the news of He Qianqian winning the prize was exposed. Since everyone was drawn to the news of He Qianqian''s win, when Lin Tian exchanged his remaining lottery tickets, it didn''t catch anyone''s attention. After exchanging his tickets, Lin Tian also had over $50,000. $50,000 was an amount Lin Tian had never possessed before. But now that he had superpowers, he didn''t care much about it. He knew he could easily obtain such money whenever he wanted. With a modest amount of cash in hand, Lin Tian immediately bought a Huawei smartphone, costing a couple of thousand dollars, which wasn''t expensive. He had always wanted a mobile phone, but his mother had never bought him one fearing it would distract from his studies. After buying the phone and getting a Lin Mobile card, he felt there was nothing else to spend money on, so Lin Tian kept $5,000 in cash and deposited the rest into his card. ** A week later, as time passed, the interest in He Qianqian''s jackpot win had diminished, and many people had almost forgotten about it. Meanwhile, over this week, Lin Tian felt that his relationship with He Qianqian had grown closer. He wasn''t sure if it was because of the loan or because of that kiss, or perhaps both. Regardless, Lin Tian felt that they had transcended mere friendship and there was now a hint of ambiguity. Occasionally, He Qianqian even took the initiative to call him. Now, even if Lin Tian occasionally joked with He Qianqian, she didn''t mind anymore and seemed to have adapted to it. Lin Tian was having a good time during this period, but Wang Feng was not feeling good! Wang Feng had been down all week since He Qianqian broke up with him completely and ignored him. Sometimes, he would even see his despised Lin Tian flitting around before him, and every time this happened, Wang Feng wanted to thrash Lin Tian, but he didn''t dare. This internal anger, frustration and the inability to vent it made him increasingly irritable. "Damn!" At that moment, Wang Feng suddenly cursed under his breath. Just now, Wang Feng had seen Lin Tian whistling by not far away. Now, Wang Feng simply couldn''t stand Lin Tian. Every time he saw him, a wave of annoyance surged within him. "Damn it!" he cursed under his breath again, turning towards the principal''s office. "Shit, this damn old man still won''t give in, took my money like it was nothing!" Muttering under his breath, Wang Feng hurried toward the principal''s office with his head down. The school was currently in need of a Deputy Director of Academic Affairs, a position Wang Feng had long had his eye on, and had even sent ten thousand yuan as a gift for it. But who knew, the principal took the money but still hesitated. Arriving at the principal''s office, Wang Feng took a deep breath, rubbed his face, and put on a brilliant smile before gently knocking on the door. "Come in!" A deep male voice came from inside the room. Hearing this voice, Wang Feng gently pushed open the door and walked in with a flattering smile: "Principal..." Zhu Jiang raised his eyelids, glanced at Wang Feng, and said expressionlessly, "Ah, Wang Feng, what''s the matter?" After speaking, Zhu Jiang lowered his head again as if he was writing something, appearing rather dismissive. With a sycophantic smile, Wang Feng approached Zhu Jiang''s desk, pleadingly said, "Principal, I came to ask about the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs matter." "Oh, that?" Zhu Jiang casually looked up, leaned back in his chair, and touched his half-bald forehead, slowly saying, "You know, the competition for that position is fierce, I''m working on it." "I know, I know, just please, do me a favor, do me a favor!" Wang Feng said with a pleading smile. Zhu Jiang slowly rubbed his half-bald forehead, giving Wang Feng a meaningful look and said, "It''s not that there''s no way, we should talk more. Last time I asked you for dinner, you wouldn''t bring He Qianqian, what''s up with that?" At these words, Wang Feng was taken aback, internally cursing: "This old pervert!" What Zhu Jiang meant by He Qianqian, Wang Feng knew all too well. From the start, Zhu Jiang had improper thoughts about He Qianqian. In the beginning, he had suggested they all have dinner together, but at the time, Wang Feng and He Qianqian were in a good relationship, so naturally he refused. But now... At that moment, a trace of malice flashed in Wang Feng''s eyes: "Dirty bastard, if you''re unkind, don''t blame me for being ruthless." Resolved, Wang Feng looked at Zhu Jiang with a sycophantic smile: "Principal, actually it''s not a problem to call her out. We could even take it one step further!" "Oh?" Hearing this, Zhu Jiang raised his eyebrows, somewhat surprised. Seeing Zhu Jiang''s reaction, Wang Feng clenched his teeth and said, "Actually, she and I have already broken up, but calling her out for a meal is still fine. You can do whatever you like then. And, just so you know, she''s still a virgin!" "Oh!" Zhu Jiang was slightly startled by this revelation, even sitting up straight due to his surprise. A flicker of greed shone in Zhu Jiang''s eyes. After a pause, he tentatively asked, "What if she causes trouble afterwards?" A vicious glint flashed in Wang Feng''s eyes: "Take photos! From what I know about her, with the photos, she definitely won''t dare to stir things up. With that leverage, we can make her do whatever we want!" "Very well!" Zhu Jiang stood up, pleased, and patted Wang Feng on the shoulder: "I have high hopes for you, the rest is up to you. Hmm, I think tonight is a good time." "Dirty old man, can''t wait, can he!" Wang Feng cursed under his breath, but nonetheless he nodded. Exiting the principal''s office, Wang Feng took a deep breath, thought for a moment, and then pulled out his phone to call He Qianqian. Chapter 39 - 35: A Cry for Help from He Qianqian "Buzz~!" Inside the teacher''s office, He Qianqian''s cellphone lying on the desk started vibrating. He Qianqian, who was grading assignments, glanced at her phone screen, slightly furrowed her brow, and ignored it! It was Wang Feng''s call! She didn''t want to answer! The phone stopped ringing after a while but started vibrating again in just a few seconds. He Qianqian furrowed her brow, turned off the vibration immediately. After turning off the vibration, He Qianqian continued to grade assignments. However, it wasn''t long before the phone vibrated again. When she checked, it was still Wang Feng! Feeling somewhat annoyed, He Qianqian picked up the phone and walked out to the office corridor. She answered the phone with an impatient tone, "I''ve told you, it''s over between us. Please, stop bothering me in the future!" "Qianqian, Qianqian, just hear me out, listen to me!" Fearing that He Qianqian would hang up, Wang Feng hurriedly said, "I''m not asking to reconcile with you; I need your help with something!" Hearing this, He Qianqian furrowed her brow, thought for a moment, then spoke up, "What is it?" "I''d like you to join me for a meal." Worried that He Qianqian might misunderstand, Wang Feng quickly added, "It''s not me inviting, it''s Principal Zhu. You know I''m up for election as the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs, and Principal Zhu would like to have dinner with you." Upon hearing this, images of the bald Zhu Jiang instantly flashed through He Qianqian''s mind, followed by the memory of Zhu Jiang''s leering gaze at her. Thinking of this, He Qianqian''s frown deepened, and she said with some dissatisfaction, "You know what he intends; why are you asking me to dine with him?" "Qianqian, listen to my explanation, it''s just a meal. We will leave right after eating. I guarantee nothing else will happen. Plus, I''ll be there too, and I promise, after you help me this time, I won''t pester you ever again!" On the other end, Wang Feng hurriedly made his promise. Hearing this, He Qianqian appeared somewhat hesitant. To be honest, He Qianqian was very reluctant to go. But lately, she had been quite annoyed by Wang Feng''s pestering. If just having a meal could make Wang Feng stop bothering her, perhaps it was acceptable. If she didn''t go, knowing Wang Feng as she did, he would only pester her more intensely. After thinking it over, feeling a meal wouldn''t be too troublesome, He Qianqian reluctantly nodded, "Alright then, this is the last time, after this we''re done for good!" This time Wang Feng asking He Qianqian to accompany Zhu Jiang for dinner eradicated the last shred of goodwill she had for Wang Feng. Wang Feng didn''t notice the change in He Qianqian''s tone and upon hearing her agreement, nodded happily, "Great, no problem." After hanging up, Wang Feng''s smile vanished, his face turned grim, "You bitch, you''ll see what happens tonight." After saying so, Wang Feng walked towards the principal''s office. ** At nine o''clock in the evening, He Qianqian arrived at the Jinjiang Grand Hotel with Wang Feng. Upon arriving at the hotel, a waiter immediately led He Qianqian and Wang Feng to the Lotus Hall. Zhu Jiang had already arrived by then. Seeing He Qianqian enter, Zhu Jiang, who was seated, quickly stood up with a smile, "Ms. He, you''ve arrived, come, please take a seat." After speaking, Zhu Jiang turned to the waiter on standby and ordered, "Serve the dishes." Though He Qianqian was not in high spirits, she managed a forced smile and sat down, not wanting to be rude. A few minutes later, the waiter began serving the dishes. Initially, everything seemed normal. He Qianqian noticed that aside from Zhu Jiang occasionally leering at her, he didn''t do anything too inappropriate, which slightly relieved her. However, more than an hour later, He Qianqian felt something was slightly off. She was feeling a bit dizzy, as if she was about to fall asleep. At first, He Qianqian didn''t mind, thinking she was just tired, but then she noticed Zhu Jiang occasionally showing a sly smile. This made He Qianqian suspicious. She turned to Wang Feng beside her, only to find that the previously enthusiastic Wang Feng was now coldly watching the scene unfold. He Qianqian was taken aback and instantly understood what was happening! Her drink had definitely been drugged! When He Qianqian thought about that scene, she felt a surge of panic. After a while, she forced herself to calm down, repeatedly telling herself, "Don''t panic, stay calm. The main thing now is to escape before the drug takes full effect." With that thought, He Qianqian clenched her teeth, picked up her bag, and got up with a forced smile, "Principal Zhu, I need to use the restroom. I''ll be right back." As she said this, He Qianqian supported herself with the table and stood up. Upon standing, He Qianqian felt even dizzier, but despite this, she still tried her best to hide that the drug''s effects had started to kick in. Seeing that He Qianqian wanted to go out, Zhu Jiang quickly got up and grabbed her arm, smiling, "Ms. He, why go outside for a restroom when there''s one here in the box? Come, I''ll take you there." Saying this, Zhu Jiang led He Qianqian towards the restroom. He Qianqian felt helpless, knowing that struggling was futile as she had no strength left and had to follow Zhu Jiang to the restroom in the box. When they arrived at the restroom door, He Qianqian gave Zhu Jiang a strained smile, "Principal, I can go in by myself now." "Sure, sure!" Zhu Jiang continued to smile and nodded his head, letting go of He Qianqian. He did not think that He Qianqian could escape from his grasp and still believed that He Qianqian had not noticed anything. Inside the restroom, He Qianqian forced herself to calm down again, thought for a moment, and quickly took out her phone. She started to rapidly scroll through her contact list. As she scrolled through the names, He Qianqian shook her head at each. Calling a girl over would not be a good idea; if the girl got into trouble too, it would be problematic. But calling a man, if he wasn''t trustworthy, could be dangerous as well, and she would not be able to resist if he had any ill intentions. Quickly scanning the contact list, He Qianqian suddenly paused, her gaze stopping on one nameLin Tian! Seeing Lin Tian''s name brought a surge of relief to He Qianqian. It had to be him! Lin Tian was younger and relatively naive; she believed from their interactions over time that Lin Tian was not the type to take advantage of others in danger. Moreover, his combat skills were formidable; He Qianqian still remembered how Lin Tian had once single-handedly fought off five or six knife-wielding assailants. Lin Tian was clearly the best choice. With that thought, He Qianqian hurriedly dialed Lin Tian''s number. "Dialing" As the phone rang, Lin Tian was lying in bed looking at a novel, just about to sleep. Hearing the ring, Lin Tian turned his head and was surprised to find it was He Qianqian calling. Seeing it was He Qianqian''s call, Lin Tian was surprised, as it was almost eleven o''clock and He Qianqian usually wouldn''t call him at this time. Despite the confusion, Lin Tian still picked up the phone. As soon as he answered, He Qianqian''s voice came through, somewhat hurried, "Lin Tian, please come and save me, I''m at the Jinjiang Hotel Lotus Hall. I think I''ve been drugged." "What?" Lin Tian was stunned upon hearing this. "Ms. He, are you ready yet?" At that moment, Lin Tian heard a vague male voice. "Oh, I''ll be right out," He Qianqian quickly responded, then whispered, "Lin Tian, did you hear me clearly?" "Heard clearly, I''m on my way!" After saying this, Lin Tian hung up the phone in a rush, threw on some clothes, and rushed out of his house. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fortunately, everyone at Lin Tian''s house was asleep by then; otherwise, they would certainly have stopped him to ask what was going on. Once outside, Lin Tian, with a grim expression, flagged down a taxi and directed the driver to head directly to Jinjiang Hotel. Staring coldly out the window at the rapidly retreating buildings, rage boiled inside Lin Tian, "Nothing better happen, or I will make you wish you were never born!" Noticing the sporadic fierce expression on Lin Tian''s face, the driver wisely kept quiet and drove as quickly as possible towards the Jinjiang Hotel. "Mission: Rescue He Qianqian. Reward: Two Supernatural Points." Suddenly a synthetic voice echoed in his head. But at that moment, Lin Tian was in no mood to pay attention to this mission; he just wanted to arrive at the hotel quickly. Ten minutes later, with a screech, the taxi stopped at the entrance of Jinjiang Hotel. After the car stopped, Lin Tian handed the taxi driver a hundred yuan, flung open the car door, and dashed towards Jinjiang Hotel. Chapter 40 - 36 Put Down Your Dog Paws! Lin Tian scowled and hurried towards the Jinjiang Hotel. "Sir?" Seeing Lin Tian hurry over, the receptionist at the hotel entrance instinctively said. Lin Tian stopped in his tracks and looked at her with an urgent tone, "Do you know where Lotus Hall is? Take me there, my friend has invited me to dine there!" The receptionist was somewhat dazed upon hearing this but soon pointed at the waiter inside, "You should ask the people inside, they will take you there." "You take me!" Lin Tian did not want to waste any time and directly grabbed the receptionist''s arm, pulling her inside. "You..." The receptionist wanted to resist, but Lin Tian''s grip on her hand was like an iron clamp, and she couldn''t break free. Seeing Lin Tian''s murderous look, the receptionist instinctively shut her mouth and obediently led him there. She didn''t want to get into trouble. ** Meanwhile, He Qianqian, who had just come out of the restroom, felt even more dizzy. But He Qianqian had to brace herself and pretend everything was fine, hoping that Lin Tian would arrive soon. However, as time passed, He Qianqian really felt like she couldn''t keep up any longer, as she began to see everything around her start to blur. In her vision, Zhu Jiang''s head slowly doubled. Seeing He Qianqian''s dazed eyes, Zhu Jiang knew his chance had come. A lecherous smile spread across his face as he approached her. As Zhu Jiang closed in, He Qianqian felt a chill run down her spine. At that moment, He Qianqian anxiously glanced over at Wang Feng. But then, Wang Feng simply turned his head away. Seeing this, He Qianqian realized she could not rely on Wang Feng. As Zhu Jiang drew closer, she panicked and blurted out, "Principal, be careful, I''ve already called someone to pick me up!" Upon hearing He Qianqian''s words, Zhu Jiang paused and immediately understood. He was certain she had made a phone call from the restroom. Despite the pause, Zhu Jiang seemed unconcerned and smiled lecherously, "No one can save you today, just keep me company nicely!" he said, his face slowly moving closer, attempting to kiss He Qianqian. Zhu Jiang wasn''t too worried about He Qianqian calling anyone. Before inviting He Qianqian out, Zhu Jiang had already investigated, knowing she didn''t have many friends in Wujiang City. Even if she had friends, they were like her, outsiders without much backing. With Zhu Jiang''s background, even if someone did come, he could drive them away. Calling the police would be useless; he was confident about that. Moreover, he planned to leave soon, and once he was gone, even if someone came, they would find no trace of him. "Come, give me a kiss!" With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Zhu Jiang grinned and leaned in. He Qianqian reluctantly dodged, feeling the rank smell of alcohol from Zhu Jiang''s mouth. "Don''t!" He Qianqian struggled continuously while praying in her heart for Lin Tian to arrive soon. "I''ll treat you well. Just stop hoping for someone to rescue you, it''s no use," Zhu Jiang said with a lecherous smile, moving closer. "Click! Click!" Just as Zhu Jiang was about to kiss He Qianqian, a series of urgent clicks came from the room door. It seemed someone was trying to open the door. But since the door was locked by Zhu Jiang and the others, it wouldn''t open, only producing a series of clicks. The sudden sound of someone trying to open the door startled Zhu Jiang. Before he could react, a loud "BANG" came from the door! The door was kicked open with a single foot! Accompanied by a loud noise, Lin Tian''s figure gradually appeared outside the door. Seeing the sudden appearance of Lin Tian, Wang Feng, who was seated, was startled, a flash of fear crossing his eyes. He knew he was in trouble now. Somewhat dazed, He Qianqian saw the familiar figure of Lin Tian and immediately breathed a sigh of relief, knowing she had been rescued. With a kick that flung the door open, Lin Tian glanced around and instantly saw a bald man apparently trying to kiss He Qianqian. Seeing this sight, Lin Tian was furious! He knew this bald man was the principal of his school! But what of it? Even if he were the emperor of heaven now, Lin Tian was ready to fight! The door was kicked open, and Zhu Jiang was stunned, then looked up to see a young man. Zhu Jiang''s heart relaxed considerably. With a fierce look, he faced Lin Tian and barked, "What are you doing, get out!" Lin Tian stared coldly at Zhu Jiang and snapped, "Let go of her!" "What did you say!" Zhu Jiang was somewhat annoyed. Lin Tian did not bother to talk further, and quickly stepped forward, reaching Zhu Jiang, and slapped him across the face! Snap! Lin Tian''s slap was powerful, instantly knocking out one of Zhu Jiang''s teeth and causing his right cheek to swell up immediately. Zhu Jiang was dazed by the slap, looking at Lin Tian in disbelief, "You dare to hit me?" Lin Tian, without a word, sternly slapped him again. Smack! Another yellow molar flew out as Zhu Jiang''s other cheek swelled up. After slapping Zhu Jiang twice, Lin Tian bent down and helped the somewhat feeble He Qianqian up. Zhu Jiang wasn''t fully conscious from the slaps by Lin Tian until Lin Tian helped He Qianqian stand. Only then did Zhu Jiang think of revenge, swinging a heavy punch at Lin Tian''s head. Lin Tian didn''t even flinch, taking the punch without budging. Zhu Jiang''s fist hurt instead; it felt as if he had punched a rock. It hurt badly! Lin Tian shot Zhu Jiang a cold look and kicked out directly! Bang! Zhu Jiang felt a massive force hit his abdomen, sending his body flying! Lying on the ground, the intense pain in his abdomen made Zhu Jiang completely immobilized! Bearing the pain, Zhu Jiang glanced at Wang Feng who was standing to the side and yelled, "Wang Feng, what are you spacing out for, hit him!" Wang Feng didn''t move; rush up himself? Was he seeking death? Wang Feng still remembered the feeling of being choked. Now, he hoped Lin Tian had forgotten him. But Zhu Jiang''s reminder brought Wang Feng back into Lin Tian''s attention. Seeing Wang Feng hiding to the side, Lin Tian felt annoyed. Even though he couldn''t guess what had occurred, he knew this matter surely involved Wang Feng too. Thinking this, Lin Tian felt a surge of annoyance, stared at Wang Feng, and said coldly, "Come here!" Wang Feng hesitated but didn''t dare to approach! "Come here!" Lin Tian glared, his face full of fierceness. Seeing Lin Tian''s look, Wang Feng had no choice but to walk over. As soon as Wang Feng reached him, Lin Tian slapped him across the face: "Useless!" Smack! Wang Feng was directly knocked to the ground by Lin Tian. Coldly glancing over them, Lin Tian walked out supporting He Qianqian. As he exited the room, there were already many people gathered outside the door. Scanning the crowd, Lin Tian burst out furiously with a fierce look, "Scram!" His fierce voice startled the spectators, who instinctively moved aside. Lin Tian walked slowly out of the hotel with He Qianqian, and no one dared to stop them. Lying on the ground groaning for a while and feeling somewhat better, Zhu Jiang struggled to get up, looked at Wang Feng who was also getting up, and gritted his teeth, "Who is this little brat?" "He''s Lin Tian, from Class 19 (Grade 12), He Qianqian''s student," Wang Feng touched his swollen left cheek, feeling a wave of pain. "He''s from our school?" Zhu Jiang felt very surprised. "Yes." Wang Feng nodded lightly, now not daring to make any large movements. "This is outrageous!" Hearing this, Zhu Jiang felt a surge of fury. A student from his own school dared to hit him, the principal? Did he not want to stay at this school anymore! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is rebellion! This is rebellion! Zhu Jiang was furious! And because of his large movement, the wound in Zhu Jiang''s mouth was tugged, causing it to bleed again. The pain from the wound only fueled his rage further. Chapter 41 - 37 Check into a Room Lin Tian, supporting He Qianqian, slowly walked out of the hotel. At this moment, He Qianqian was still somewhat conscious. Feeling that they had left, He Qianqian''s head seemed a bit listless as it lay on Lin Tian''s shoulder. She brought her mouth close to Lin Tian''s ear and whispered softly, "Don''t go back to school, being seen like this isn''t good." "Not go back to school?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback. Where to, if not school? After a moment''s pause, Lin Tian tentatively said, "Then, shall we go to a motel and get a room?" He Qianqian, somewhat dazed, glanced at Lin Tian and did not object. Seeing that He Qianqian did not object, Lin Tian swallowed hard, feeling his heartbeat picking up pace. Taking a deep breath and making up his mind, Lin Tian hailed a taxi and asked the driver to take them to a nearby, upscale hotel. The cab driver just cast a curious glance at He Qianqian and didn''t ask any further, starting the car. Five minutes later, the cab stopped in front of a ''Home Sweet Home'' motel. Lin Tian, assisting an enervated He Qianqian, got out. Upon arriving at the motel, Lin Tian first helped He Qianqian to sit down on a sofa in the lobby, then went up to the front desk alone to check in. It was a good thing he had brought his ID card, otherwise Lin Tian really wouldn''t have known what to do. After a glance at Lin Tian''s ID card, the receptionist didn''t say much and went through with the check-in process. Afterward, Lin Tian escorted He Qianqian towards their room. Room 502, Lin Tian gently laid He Qianqian on the bed. At this time, He Qianqian seemed groggy and not quite clear-headed. Her eyes were also slightly squinted, as though she couldn''t open them. Watching He Qianqian quietly for a while, after some thought, Lin Tian bent down to take off her shoes. Today, He Qianqian was wearing a pair of delicate black high-heeled shoes. Bending down, Lin Tian gently slipped off He Qianqian''s high heels with ease. As he raised his head, Lin Tian was instantly stunned. His breathing became somewhat rapid! This... this... "Gulp~!" Lin Tian swallowed nervously, feeling a bit parched and thirsty. Staring blankly, Lin Tian unconsciously used his clairvoyant ability. Oh! Lin Tian felt a hot stream flowing from his nostrils! Lin Tian quickly turned his head and wiped with his hand! Blood! "My sin! My sin!" Looking at the blood on his hand, Lin Tian kept muttering to himself, his face now flushed and burning hot. Ever since that day he had used his clairvoyant ability to peek at Bu Mengting, Lin Tian had set a rule for himself, which was to try to use his superpower less for peeping. After all, it was somewhat sleazy, and always doing so wasn''t good for his body either. But just now, it had really been an accident; he had used it without thinking. "Phew!" Lin Tian let out a long breath, forced himself to calm down for a while, then thought it over and ran to the bathroom to wash his face with cold water, while cleaning the blood off his hands. After splashing his face several times with cold water, Lin Tian felt a lot calmer and then returned to the room again. Back in the room, after looking quietly at the now soundly sleeping He Qianqian, Lin Tian thought for a moment, then bent down and gently covered her with the blanket. Then Lin Tian stood up, watched He Qianqian quietly for another moment, placed the room card on the table, and turned to leave. "Don''t go!" As Lin Tian opened the door, ready to leave, a faint voice suddenly came from behind. Lin Tian''s footsteps halted, and he turned around. "Don''t go, stay with me!" He Qianqian, not knowing when, had thrown off the blanket and was looking at Lin Tian. "How could you do this!" He Qianqian looked angrily at Lin Tian, who was baring his upper body. "What did I do?" Lin Tian, somewhat confused, sat up, and as he moved, he saw his own bare torso and instantly understood the misunderstanding. So Lin Tian hurriedly explained, "I have a habit of sleeping naked. I must have taken off my clothes unknowingly while sleeping. I didn''t do anything to you." "Hmm?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian somewhat skeptically. Seeing that He Qianqian still seemed unconvinced, Lin Tian continued to explain, "Look, your clothes are all in order. Can''t you remember anything at all? I really didn''t do anything yesterday. At most... at most I kissed you once." He Qianqian stared blankly at Lin Tian for a while, then hurriedly checked her body and indeed found her clothes intact, and she didn''t feel anything unusual down below. Considering she had never done that before, if something had really happened last night, it should be very painful right now. It seemed that nothing really happened last night. Realizing this, He Qianqian breathed a sigh of relief and smiled apologetically at Lin Tian, "I''m sorry, I... I got a bit agitated." Lin Tian, a bit speechless, twisted his mouth, "I didn''t do anything yesterday. It was you who kept kissing and biting me!" "Umm..." ``` Just thinking about what she had done yesterday, He Qianqian felt her face burning hot. She even felt a bit afraid to meet Lin Tian''s eyes. "Huff!" Taking a deep breath and adjusting her mood, He Qianqian got ready to get out of bed. As He Qianqian moved, the blanket on the bed was tossed aside. With the blanket tossed aside, Lin Tian''s body was openly exposed from beneath it. He Qianqian stared dumbfounded at Lin Tian''s body, and angrily yelled, "Lin Tian, you''re shameless!" "I, I, I did say that I have a habit of sleeping naked!" Lin Tian hurriedly covered his private parts with a bitter smile on his face. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How embarrassing! How embarrassing! To have inadvertently stripped off all his clothes while sleeping! He Qianqian quickly turned her head away, her cheeks as red as a ripe apple. An hour later, He Qianqian and Lin Tian left the hotel in succession. He Qianqian was heading back to school, while Lin Tian was going home. When leaving the hotel, He Qianqian''s cheeks were still somewhat flushed, showing a hint of shyness. He Qianqian left ten minutes before Lin Tian left the hotel. Afterward, Lin Tian promptly hailed a cab home. By the time he got home, it was past six o''clock. Lin Tian was somewhat relieved that his parents hadn''t woken up yet. Entering the living room, Lin Tian tiptoed back to his own room. Back in his room and lying on the bed, Lin Tian''s mind once again replayed the events of last night. Lin Tian indeed hadn''t done anything last night, but He Qianqian had kissed him for a full half-hour. Afterward, He Qianqian dozed off in a daze, and Lin Tian didn''t make any moves. At that moment, Lin Tian could have gone further, but he disdained to do so. Lin Tian wanted He Qianqian''s heart, not just her body. If he had gone all the way, Lin Tian felt it wouldn''t be worth it and was beneath him. He was confident that one day, He Qianqian would willingly be with him. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian cast aside some of the miscellaneous thoughts in his mind and began to focus his consciousness in his mind. As Lin Tian''s will acted, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his mind, "Task completed, reward: 2 Supernatural Points." As soon as He Qianqian left the hotel, the task had been completed, but it wasn''t until now that Lin Tian had time to check it. "Now with two more Supernatural Points, added to the previous two, I have a total of four Supernatural Points." Looking at the points floating like golden beans in his mind, Lin Tian muttered to himself. After some thought, Lin Tian remembered that bald-headed principal and Zhu Jiang. Thinking of Zhu Jiang, Lin Tian''s brows furrowed slightly as he pondered in silence, "It felt good to hit him yesterday, but now it''s a bit tricky." Every time he thought of Zhu Jiang, Lin Tian''s brow would furrow. After all, Zhu Jiang was the principal, and Lin Tian was still a student at the school. Moreover, Lin Tian had a history of fighting; Zhu Jiang could easily find an excuse to expel him. It wouldn''t matter much to Lin Tian himself since he had superpowers. Even if he was expelled, it wouldn''t have much impact on Lin Tian. But it was different for He Qianqian. She was a teacher at the school, and even if Zhu Jiang couldn''t take drastic measures against He Qianqian all at once, he could still make her life difficult from time to time. "I must solve this problem, not just for myself, but also for Teacher He." Lin Tian pondered in silence. "What to do?" Lin Tian delved deep into thought as he began to contemplate a solution. Suddenly, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened as he recalled a rumor about Zhu Jiang. Considering Zhu Jiang''s behavior from the previous night, Lin Tian was sure that the rumor was almost certainly true. "If that''s the case..." Thinking this, a gleam of excitement flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes, and he summoned the superpower menu in his mind. After carefully searching through the menu, Lin Tian''s gaze settle on one of the options, "Level 1 Invisibility Superpower. Requires 4 Supernatural Points to exchange." "Invisibility Superpower! It''s you!" Seeing this superpower, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, resolutely deciding to make the exchange. With a single thought, the four Supernatural Points in Lin Tian''s mind disappeared. At the same time, Lin Tian felt his body warm up slightly. "Lin Tian, time to get up!" Just as Lin Tian had finished exchanging for the superpower, a knock on the door came from outside his room. It was his mother Shi Qing''s voice. After knocking a few times, Shi Qing left to knock on Lin Fang''s door. Hearing the knocking, Lin Tian had a thought, willed it, and his body instantly vanished from sight. Lin Tian extended his hand and felt his body become slightly translucent. Lin Tian got up, opened the door, and walked out. As Lin Tian walked out, Shi Qing was knocking on Lin Fang''s door. Hearing the sound of the door, Shi Qing turned her head to look and a flicker of confusion crossed her eyes. She clearly did not see Lin Tian, who was standing in the corridor. Seeing the puzzlement in his mother''s eyes, Lin Tian felt a surge of joy inside. It really worked! Afterward, having finished breakfast and telling Bu Mengting that he wasn''t feeling well and wouldn''t be going to school with her, Lin Tian also called his homeroom teacher Li Min to say he was unwell and needed to take a two-day leave. Li Min was only too glad not to see Lin Tian and grunted in agreement after a couple of grumbles. After settling everything, Lin Tian then bought a high-definition digital camcorder in the market. Holding the camcorder, a cold smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips, "Bald-headed principal, you better start praying!" ``` Chapter 42 - 38 Principal, Youre Famous Holding the camera in his hand, Lin Tian took a taxi directly to Zhu Jiang''s house. Lin Tian already knew where Zhu Jiang lived because, during a previous conversation, a classmate showing off his insider knowledge had let slip Zhu Jiang''s address. Lin Tian had subconsciously remembered it at the time. Little did he expect that it would come in handy today. Having just alighted from the taxi near Zhu Jiang''s house, Lin Tian happened to see Zhu Jiang, his face swollen like a pig''s, stepping out of his home. "Lucky me!" Lin Tian muttered to himself as he watched Zhu Jiang and quietly followed behind him. After walking a short distance, Lin Tian noticed Zhu Jiang hail a taxi that was not headed toward the school. Witnessing this, Lin Tian hurriedly hailed another taxi and followed. Half an hour later, Lin Tian saw Zhu Jiang stop at the People''s Hospital. Lin Tian followed him there as well. At the hospital, Lin Tian discovered that Zhu Jiang was there to get medication for his face. Watching this scene from a distance, Lin Tian chuckled to himself. Half an hour later, Zhu Jiang left the hospital cursing under his breath, apparently at someone unknown. After leaving the hospital, Zhu Jiang took another taxi. Lin Tian continued to follow. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian saw Zhu Jiang enter a high-end residential area. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, "Seems like there''s something going on?" Because Lin Tian noticed that this residential area was not where Zhu Jiang''s home was located. Stealthily trailing behind, and unable to enter the community due to the security guard, Lin Tian turned invisible in a deserted area without any cameras. After becoming invisible, Lin Tian quietly followed him inside. Lin Tian continued following Zhu Jiang until they reached Building 11, and then they both entered the elevator together. Lin Tian wasn''t worried about the elevator''s camera; he had tested it before and knew the camera couldn''t capture him, not even with infrared. After exiting the elevator with Zhu Jiang, Lin Tian saw him ring the doorbell of apartment 110. Shortly after the bell rang, the door suddenly opened, and a seductive-looking woman appeared; she stared at Zhu Jiang in shock, "Darling, what happened to you." Hearing this address, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up and he quickly turned on the camera. Zhu Jiang, oblivious to the ghost behind him, saw the woman, walked in impatiently, and complained, "Stop talking about it, just the thought of it infuriates me." Seeing Zhu Jiang enter, Lin Tian hurriedly followed him inside. Once inside, Zhu Jiang immediately shut the door and impatiently lifted the woman, "Hurry, I can hardly contain myself!" "Oh, not now..." Lin Tian watched the erotic display before him, dumbfounded. This was desperately thirsty behavior. Caught off guard, but Lin Tian didn''t forget to keep filming. As he filmed, Lin Tian felt his blood heating upthis woman was indeed provocative, and she had both the figure and the face. "A cabbage devastated by a pig!" Lin Tian mumbled jealously to himself. "Useless!" Lin Tian sneered, inwardly despising him. But despite his disdain, Lin Tian didn''t slow down his filming. With this video, Lin Tian knew, Zhu Jiang was done for. After filming for a while, Lin Tian felt that his invisibility was about to wear off, so he quietly opened the door and left while the two were heading back to their room. After all, level one invisibility was still somewhat basicafter being invisible for an hour straight, he needed some time to rest. In the afternoon, Lin Tian continued to film, but he didn''t capture anything useful. That evening, Lin Tian managed to film something interesting. Incredibly, that night Zhu Jiang went to a brothel with someone and even took two women at once. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, and he filmed everything. He didn''t return home until Zhu Jiang did, feeling completely satisfied. Back at home, Lin Tian roughly edited the videos and then uploaded them. When uploading, Lin Tian chose a sensational title, "Principal Zhu Jiang of xx City xx Middle School Caught with Prostitutes: A Night with Two Women." The title was attention-grabbing and imposing, immediately drawing eyes after Lin Tian uploaded the video using public Wi-Fi to various major video sites, forums, and message boards. Having finished everything, Lin Tian turned off his computer with a relaxed face, smiling broadly, "Tomorrow, there will be a good show!" The next morning, before going to school, Lin Tian specifically turned on his computer to check. He found that the video he uploaded last night had gone viral. The views were skyrocketing. Seeing this, Lin Tian smiled slightly, knowing that Zhu Jiang was truly finished this time! With a joyful mood, Lin Tian decided not to take leave today and went to school. To Lin Tian''s surprise, Zhu Jiang''s troubles hadn''t hit yet, but Lin Tian''s own trouble came first. Just after morning reading, Lin Tian was called over by his homeroom teacher, Li Min. Calling Lin Tian to the office, Li Min looked at him expressionlessly and said, "Lin Tian, because you openly fought with a classmate a while ago, it has caused a very bad influence on the school. The matter even alerted Principal Zhu. Upon Principal Zhu''s suggestion, we decided to advise you to withdraw!" Li Min looked calmly at Lin Tian, her eyes containing a hint of schadenfreude. She had long been dissatisfied with Lin Tian, and naturally, she was very pleased with the school''s decision. "Advise me to withdraw?" Lin Tian frowned, raised his head, and locked eyes with Li Min, dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes, "Why? On what grounds?" Seeing Lin Tian''s defiant attitude, Li Min was very displeased, her face cooling as she said, "On what grounds? On the grounds that you fought, and on the principal''s authority!" "Is it that bald Zhu Jiang!" A cold smirk appeared on Lin Tian''s lips. "Lin Tian, mind your language. He''s your principal!" Li Min looked at Lin Tian with displeasure. "Principal? Not for long! I''m going to give him trouble! Just watch, I''ll show him!" saying this, Lin Tian stormed out of the office with a cold face, heading straight toward the administrative building. "Hey, what are you doing?" Seeing Lin Tian turn and leave, Li Min was startled, and upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, she was even more shocked. Lin Tian was actually thinking of confronting the principal? Was he out of his mind? Greatly alarmed, Li Min paused for a moment, then hurriedly followed him. Lin Tian, annoyed and swift-footed, walked toward the principal''s office. He hadn''t expected Zhu Jiang to try to expel him so quickly. Li Min was right; as principal, Zhu Jiang indeed had the authority to expel him. But Lin Tian wasn''t going to leave with his tail between his legs; even if he had to go, he''d go out with a bang. Lin Tian''s face was stern as he walked quickly to the principal''s office, pausing as he crossed the playground, his gaze fixed intently on someone in the playground. Zhu Jiang! At that moment, Zhu Jiang was standing on the playground speaking to a group of students, and beside him stood four or five teachers. After a night''s rest, the swelling on Zhu Jiang''s face had subsided quite a bit, but it still looked somewhat puffy. Staring at Zhu Jiang, Lin Tian snorted coldly and walked briskly over. Zhu Jiang, who was lecturing the students, suddenly sensed something was off and looked up, only to be shocked to see the student who had hit him the day before yesterday. And by the look of it, it was clear that the other party had malevolent intentions. Seeing Lin Tian in this manner, a flash of nervousness crossed Zhu Jiang''s eyes. He pointed at Lin Tian and shouted, "What are you doing? Stop there!" Hearing Zhu Jiang''s shout, everyone was stunned and turned their heads to look at Lin Tian. Lin Tian walked quickly to a spot not far in front of Zhu Jiang and stared at him coldly, "You want to expel me?" "People like you who only know how to fight and cause trouble, it''s normal to expel them." Seeing Lin Tian standing still, Zhu Jiang thought Lin Tian would not dare to do anything and thus gathered some courage to coldly stare back at Lin Tian. "Want to expel me? Very well!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he dashed forward suddenly, slapping him across the face. "Slap!" A loud smack! This sudden slap stunned everyone present. Everyone was dumbstruck looking at Lin Tian, unable to believe the scene before them. Below the stage, a student stared dumbfounded at Lin Tian, "He, he actually dared to hit the principal?" Incredible! It''s too incredible! Bold! Really bold! "You, you" Zhu Jiang, with his hand covering his face, pointed at Lin Tian, trying to say something, looking somewhat enraged. Lin Tian, with a cold face, slapped him again. "Slap!" Sharp and loud! "Slap!" He swung another slap! Lin Tian coldly looked at the completely bewildered Zhu Jiang and said icily, "Baldy, you dare to expel me? Asking for it, aren''t you?" Saying that, Lin Tian slapped him yet again. Lin Tian slapped him rapidly one after another, and it took quite a while before the nearby teachers could react. Someone hastily cried for security, and some tried to pull Lin Tian away. "Expel him, expel him right now, and also, call security over!" By this time, Zhu Jiang had also come back to his senses, covering his swollen cheek with one hand and pointing at Lin Tian as he shouted. "Expel me? Go ahead! But, dear principal, you might want to think about your own problems first." Saying this, Lin Tian leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed on him, a hint of a mocking smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, "Principal, you''re trending now!" After finishing his words, Lin Tian shook off the hand that was about to grab his arm and turned to leave. "Arrogant! So arrogant!" Zhu Jiang trembled with rage from Lin Tian''s defiant attitude. Being hit by a student in his own school was such a loss of face! Such a loss of face, how could he manage after this! How could he command respect! "Someone, someone!" Zhu Jiang bellowed furiously. "Beep beep!" Just as Zhu Jiang was frantically shouting, wanting revenge, his phone in his pocket rang suddenly. "Hello! What is it!" An irate Zhu Jiang answered the phone and immediately yelled, not caring who it was. But as Zhu Jiang yelled, raging shouts also came from the other end of the call, "Zhu Jiang, what a mess you''ve made!" "Ah!" Hearing this voice, Zhu Jiang was shocked; it was the voice of a leader from the education department. "Director Lin, what''s wrong?" Zhu Jiang tried to suppress his anger and spoke as calmly as he could. "What''s wrong? You''re asking me what''s wrong? Go online and see for yourself!" With that, the phone was abruptly hung up. Zhu Jiang stared at the abruptly disconnected phone, looking somewhat bewildered. Thinking it over, Zhu Jiang quickly headed towards the nearest computer lab, as for Lin Tian, he could no longer be bothered about him. Meanwhile, after beating up Zhu Jiang, Lin Tian felt much better. He didn''t consider his actions rash. He had already been arranged to be persuaded to leave, and if nothing unexpected happened, he would have been expelled today. Even if he did nothing, he would still be expelled. Since it was going to happen anyway, why not vent a bit? Of course, this might have irreversible consequences. But what about it? Lin Tian''s biggest trump card was the Supernatural Ability System. With the Supernatural Ability System, it did not matter if Lin Tian didn''t attend school. The Supernatural Ability System was Lin Tian''s biggest confidence. Whether he was expelled or not didn''t matter anymore! ** However, what surprised Lin Tian was that he still had not been expelled after waiting for a day. The biggest reason was that Zhu Jiang was too preoccupied with his own troubles to bother about Lin Tian. A day''s time had made the entire school aware of what had happened online. The video uploaded by Lin Tian quickly became a headline on major websites. Under this immense pressure, Zhu Jiang''s position was quickly and thoroughly stripped away. Everything happened so fast that Zhu Jiang didn''t even have time to issue the expulsion notice for Lin Tian. And once everything had settled down, the new principal also didn''t want to provoke Lin Tian, this hot-headed youth, fearing that he might also get beaten. For the new principal, whether to expel Lin Tian or not didn''t matter; it made no difference to him. Anyway, he had no feud with Lin Tian. Just like that, Lin Tian was surprised to find that after hitting the principal, he faced no consequences, not even a disciplinary action. It was truly unexpected. Chapter 43 - 39 Ill Take You Home The school was in the midst of a storm over the next few days, as the scandal that took place had the teachers and students talking. The school was in the midst of a storm over the next few days, as the scandal that took place had the teachers and students talking. And this incident also effectively diluted the impact of Lin Tian''s assault on the principal. Of course, the school''s leaders hadn''t forgotten about it, they just didn''t want to provoke Lin Tian, the hot-headed youth. After all, there was just over a month until the college entrance exam, and Lin Tian would leave the school. Even if they expelled Lin Tian now, it wouldn''t benefit them and might instead provoke him into a frenzy. Then they''d end up without any benefits and perhaps beaten up insteadit just wasn''t worth it. For a variety of reasons, Lin Tian wasn''t punished at all for beating up the principal. Of course, it wasn''t that the incident had no impact on Lin Tian. Because the matter was a big deal, Lin Tian''s sister, Lin Fang, heard about it and, without exception, told their parents. Naturally, Lin Tian was harshly scolded by his parents. But that was it, the incident gradually faded as the school began to transition to new leadership. The development of events also allowed the always somewhat worried He Qianqian to breathe a sigh of relief. To be honest, ever since she returned from the motel that day, He Qianqian had been ready to resign at any moment, knowing Zhu Jiang wouldn''t let her off easily. But what happened next took He Qianqian completely by surprise. First, Lin Tian publicly beat up the principal, and just when He Qianqian was worried sick for Lin Tian, Zhu Jiang was hit by a scandal and got taken down. Everything happened so fast, and by the time He Qianqian could react, it was all settled. As for the video that exploded online, He Qianqian had always suspected it had something to do with Lin Tian, but he wouldn''t say when asked. He Qianqian felt Lin Tian had some secret, as if he were shrouded in an impervious mist. At the same time, this series of events also led He Qianqian''s feelings for Lin Tian to undergo significant changes. He Qianqian knew Lin Tian liked her, and she had always treated him like a younger brother. But... Just thinking about that night at the hotel, the frenzied kissing, made He Qianqian''s face feel warm. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For some reason, she didn''t know when it started, but He Qianqian felt a different kind of feeling for Lin Tian now. Could it be she was falling for him? At the thought, He Qianqian shook her head. How could that be, He Qianqian denied internally. But despite her denial, He Qianqian knew she was lying to herself. These past few days, images of Lin Tian would pop into her mind from time to time. Having not seen Lin Tian for a long time, she always wanted to check on what he was doing. All this forced He Qianqian to admit that she had developed some sort of fondness for Lin Tian. Once she recognized this change in herself, He Qianqian was shocked. She then decided resolutely to cut off these feelings, since a relationship between them was impossible. After making up her mind, for the next few days He Qianqian deliberately avoided Lin Tian, hoping time would dilute her feelings. "Teacher, let me walk you back!" After evening study session ended, Lin Tian chased after He Qianqian with a cheerful grin as she was heading to her dorm. By then, a week had passed since the last incident of beating the principal. But even after so many days, many students still remembered Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian approach, many of them stealthily took note of him. Noticing the gazes of the surrounding students, He Qianqian shook her head and smiled, "You''ve become quite the celebrity now!" "Heh heh..." Lin Tian scratched his head and grinned, offering no response. He Qianqian didn''t say anything and continued walking toward her dorm with her textbooks, seemingly not interested in engaging with Lin Tian. But Lin Tian didn''t mind and followed behind her, laughing cheerfully. Trailing behind He Qianqian, Lin Tian smirked and whispered, "Teacher, you''ve become more beautiful!" "Don''t be so slick here, you can go back, I don''t need you to walk me!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian rolled her eyes and spoke somewhat speechlessly. She was now used to Lin Tian''s smooth talk. Ever since the motel incident, Lin Tian had become much bolder, daring to flirt with her when they were alone. Seeing He Qianqian roll her eyes at him, Lin Tian wasn''t embarrassed at all but instead raised his eyebrows, grinning cheekily, "I''m not being slick, I''m speaking from the heart. Look, even when you''re angry, you''re beautiful!" He Qianqian was at a loss for words and hurried forward. Lin Tian followed with a laugh. Lin Tian walked He Qianqian all the way to the door of her dorm. When He Qianqian opened the door, Lin Tian quickly glanced left and right, spotted no one around, and swiftly darted into the room. "How did you get in here? Get out quickly!" Seeing Lin Tian directly enter the room, He Qianqian was startled and hurriedly said. Lin Tian didn''t speak, closed the door, leaned his back against it, and watched He Qianqian with a smirking smile, "Why have you been avoiding me these days?" "No, I haven''t," He Qianqian''s face flickered with a trace of discomfort. "No, still denying? You always used to chat with me, but now you avoid me when you see me," Lin Tian curled his lips. "Uh..." He Qianqian was at a loss for words. Indeed, these past few days, He Qianqian had been somewhat avoiding Lin Tian. She didn''t believe that there was a possibility of them being together. Let''s not even talk about them being teacher and student, just the age. She was already 25, while Lin Tian was only 18. There was a full 7 years difference between them. By the time Lin Tian was in his twenties, she would be in her thirties, and when Lin Tian reached his thirties, she would be forty. The thought of this age gap made He Qianqian shake her head. It was precisely because she sensed this trend that He Qianqian had been intentionally avoiding Lin Tian. What He Qianqian had not expected was that today, Lin Tian would actually block her path outright. Hesitating for a moment, He Qianqian decided to speak her mind clearly. Thinking this, He Qianqian raised her head and looked at Lin Tian earnestly, "Lin Tian, I know what you''re thinking about me. But it''s impossible, you should focus on your studies!" "Why?" Lin Tian looked at her quietly. "You''re too young!" Seeing Lin Tian like this, He Qianqian, despite feeling somewhat reluctant to hurt him, ultimately shook her head determinedly. "It''s not possible, we can''t be," she said. "Really not possible," Lin Tian watched her quietly. "Impossible!" He Qianqian shook her head firmly. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he quickly stepped forward, pressing He Qianqian against the wall with his body tightly against hers. "What are you doing!" He Qianqian''s eyes were somewhat panicked. "Mmm..." He Qianqian''s beautiful eyes widened in surprise. A full minute passed before Lin Tian finally let go. "Huff huff!" As soon as Lin Tian released her, He Qianqian gasped for air and scolded feebly, "Are you trying to suffocate me?" Due to the lack of oxygen, He Qianqian''s fair face was slightly flushed, making her look even more shy and lovely. Lin Tian, without responding, asked dominantly, "Is there a possibility for us?" "No chance!" He Qianqian rejected outright. "Mmm..." He Qianqian''s beautiful eyes widened helplessly... After a minute, Lin Tian asked, "Is there any possibility?" "No chance!" "Mmm..." He kissed her forcefully again. "Could it be possible?" "Not possible!" Another forceful kiss! After three or five attempts, "Could it be possible?" Lin Tian looked at her dominantly. He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a helpless expression, shook her head, and said, "Possible! It''s possible, okay? You... are too shameless!" "Heh heh..." A triumphant smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips. Ten minutes later, He Qianqian looked somewhat helplessly at Lin Tian, who was shamelessly clinging to her arm, and rolled her eyes, "Who taught you these rogue methods?" "I read it in a book," he said. "Which book?" He Qianqian asked through gritted teeth. "The Golden Lotus!" Lin Tian recalled for a moment, then replied with a cheeky smile. "..." He Qianqian rolled her eyes in irritation. Chapter 44 - 40 Want to Fight? Come, Lets Practice A week later in the evening, Lin Tian sneaked into He Qianqian''s dormitory once again. Upon entering the room, Lin Tian hurriedly shut the door and then embraced He Qianqian, kissing her wildly. "You, don''t..." He Qianqian hadn''t finished her sentence when Lin Tian blocked her mouth. A minute later, Lin Tian finally let go of He Qianqian. "Huff huff!" He Qianqian panted heavily, complaining, "You shouldn''t keep coming here if it''s not necessary; it''s not good if someone finds out!" "It''s okay, I''m very careful!" Lin Tian said with a chuckle, sitting on He Qianqian''s small bed as if he were at his own home. Ever since that kiss a week ago, their relationship had, in a way, made a significant breakthrough. Although He Qianqian was still somewhat reluctant, the moment she suggested breaking up, she would immediately provoke a whirlwind of passionate kisses from Lin Tian. Under Lin Tian''s shameless tactics, He Qianqian had no choice but to accept this relationship reluctantly. Seeing Lin Tian not treating her place as foreign at all, He Qianqian felt somewhat helpless and gently patted Lin Tian''s arm, cautioning, "You can only stay for ten minutes; after ten minutes, you have to leave." "Got it!" Lin Tian pouted. Looking around, he grinned and said, "Let''s kiss one more time!" "No..." He Qianqian had just started to shake her head in refusal when she suddenly widened her eyes. Her small mouth was promptly sealed by Lin Tian. Thirty seconds later, He Qianqian, gasping for breath, pushed Lin Tian away and tidied up her slightly messy hair, looking at Lin Tian with a complaining gaze, "What are you doing!" "Uh..." Lin Tian chuckled foolishly, feigning ignorance. Seeing Lin Tian acting like this, He Qianqian helplessly shook her head, thought for a while, then looked at Lin Tian and said, "By the way, I''m going shopping with Bu Mengting and Chen Min tomorrow. Bu Mengting wants you to come along too!" "Oh?" Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment, then looked up at He Qianqian in surprise, "You''re going shopping tomorrow?" "Yeah!" Recalling something, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a teasing smile, "It seems Bu Mengting really cares about you. Do you have some sort of relationship with her?" "Not at all!" Lin Tian''s eyes flickered as he denied it outright. Could he possibly tell her about the ambiguity with Bu Mengting? Seeing Lin Tian''s evasive gaze, He Qianqian laughed it off nonchalantly and said meaningfully, "Go after her if you like her. She''s more your type. To you, I''m too old!" "Where are you old! You''re my tender morsel!" Lin Tian chuckled and then pounced on He Qianqian. "Mmm, don''t..." ... Ten or so minutes later, feeling that no one was around, Lin Tian sneakily left He Qianqian''s room. By the time Lin Tian left the school, there were hardly any people around. Over the past week, Lin Tian had been going to He Qianqian''s room every other day. Although he hadn''t gone all the way, Lin Tian had touched everything he could. Lin Tian was not in a rush for the final step, as their relationship was not yet stable; it was best not to rush, for haste makes waste. "Shopping tomorrow?" Lin Tian muttered to himself as he rode his bicycle. Tomorrow was Sunday, a day off. When he was about to get home, Lin Tian suddenly felt his cellphone vibrating in his pocket. Taking it out, he saw it was a call from Bu Mengting. "Hello." "Lin Tian, I just went to your house. Why aren''t you back yet?" Bu Mengting''s sweet voice came from the other end of the phone. "I''m on my way!" Lin Tian replied casually while riding his bike. "Tomorrow, Teacher He, Chen Min, and I are going to the shopping street. Are you coming?" "Sure!" Lin Tian agreed promptly, having anticipated this. "Then that''s settled. We''re leaving at eight in the morning, don''t forget." "Yeah, sure. Bye." After hanging up, Lin Tian sped up his bike. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ** The next morning at half past seven, Lin Tian got up, washed up, finished breakfast, and was just opening his door when he saw Bu Mengting coming out from across the hallway. The sight of Bu Mengting brightened Lin Tian''s eyes. So stunning! Today, Bu Mengting wore a pair of blue denim shorts that revealed her snowy white, shapely legs to the air, making Lin Tian''s heart race. Looking up, she wore a blue cartoon T-shirt, and her hair was tied into a simple ponytail, topped off with a pair of white sneakers on her feet. The whole person exuded a youthful vibe that rushed towards him. "What are you dazing at? Let''s go," Bu Mengting said with a sweet smile as she noticed Lin Tian staring at her. "So beautiful!" Lin Tian couldn''t help but admire. "Psh!" Bu Mengting scoffed and rolled her eyes. However, despite her reaction, the smile on her face showed that she was pleased with Lin Tian''s compliment. Half an hour later, Bu Mengting and Lin Tian arrived at the school gate. Everyone had agreed to meet at the school entrance the day before. After waiting about five minutes, He Qianqian and Chen Min both arrived. When He Qianqian came, she cast a teasingly ambiguous glance at Lin Tian, which made him feel quite embarrassed, especially because at that moment, Bu Mengting was intimately holding Lin Tian''s arm. "Everyone''s here, so let''s get going when the bus arrives," He Qianqian said as soon as everyone had gathered. Five minutes later, bus no. 22 stopped at the station. Seeing that the bus wasn''t crowded, they decided to take it. The No. 22 bus could go directly to the pedestrian street junction, but it was some distance away from the pedestrian street, and the ride would take about 30 minutes to get there. When Lin Tian and the others boarded the bus, there weren''t many people, and there were seats available. Lin Tian had intended to sit with He Qianqian, but as soon as they boarded, Bu Mengting pulled him to sit with her instead. Helpless, Lin Tian had no choice but to sit with Bu Mengting. As soon as they sat down, the three girls began chattering away, truly like the saying, "three women make a play," which Lin Tian now experienced firsthand. Lin Tian couldn''t get a word in the conversation among the three, but he didn''t mind, and just looked out the window with some boredom. Ten minutes after the bus had started, more and more people began to board. When the bus reached Nanjing Road, it was almost filled to bursting, with people packed against each other. Seeing the almost bursting bus, Lin Tian was glad they had found seats when they got on, otherwise He Qianqian and the others would definitely have been taken advantage of. Even now, with He Qianqian and the others seated, Lin Tian still noticed glances being cast their way from time to time. All lecherous. After traveling some distance, the bus got even more crowded, and Lin Tian scanned the bus, his eyes narrowing slightly. Lin Tian saw a pregnant woman with a big belly standing in the aisle of the bus, struggling, but no one around offered their seat. After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian stood up and said to her, "Miss, please sit here." "Ah? Thank you! Thank you!" The pregnant woman was stunned for a second and then walked over with a grateful face. Lin Tian stood up to let the pregnant woman sit down, then he himself stood up. After two more stops, the number of people on the bus slightly reduced, but it was still far from empty, and many people were standing in the aisle. Lin Tian, holding onto the handrail, was about to take out his phone to kill some time when, just as he pulled out his phone and raised his head, he paused and narrowed his eyes. Lin Tian''s gaze was fixed straight ahead. In front of Lin Tian, a young man in his twenties, wearing a duckbill cap, was holding a pair of tweezers, which were stealthily extending towards the pocket of an old man in front of him. A pickpocket! The moment Lin Tian saw this scene, the term flashed through his mind. "Old man, watch your pocket!" Lin Tian shouted loudly towards the front. Lin Tian''s sudden shout made the noisy bus go quiet at once. Everyone was startled. The old man turned his head in curiosity and saw Lin Tian''s gaze fixed on him. Realizing what was happening, the old man quickly looked down, just in time to see the pickpocket''s tweezers that hadn''t been retracted in time. Seeing this, the old man clutched his pocket tight and moved away from the pickpocket with a wary face. This scene was seen by many people around. A pickpocket! Everyone on the bus now knew there was a pickpocket among them. Seeing the duckbill cap-wearing pickpocket, the people around instinctively avoided him. Suddenly, there was an empty space around the pickpocket. Seeing this, the pickpocket cursed under his breath and glared fiercely at Lin Tian before standing still as if nothing had happened. Lin Tian chuckled, not caring about the pickpocket''s warning. After giving the pickpocket a glance, Lin Tian looked down to play on his phone. After a while of playing with his phone, Lin Tian looked up to see where they were. As he lifted his head, he was stunned again. Such luck? Lin Tian once again saw another pickpocket. Of course, this one wasn''t the same one from before; this pickpocket had a crew cut. At that moment, the crew-cut guy was slowly running a razor blade across a girl''s white bag. Lin Tian whistled and shouted, "Hey, what are you doing there!" Lin Tian''s sudden outburst startled everyone again. After a moment of confusion, noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, the girl quickly looked down and found her white bag had been slit open by a thumb-sized cut. Upon seeing this, the girl screamed and hurriedly moved away from the pickpocket. Then the people around the pickpocket also began to distance themselves, Thwarted again! The crew-cut pickpocket''s eyes flashed with anger and he looked menacingly at Lin Tian, "Kid, you looking to die?" As the crew-cut man spoke, two other men slowly moved towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s gaze swept over them, realizing that in addition to the original duckbill cap pickpocket, there was yet another person. Three of them! There were actually three pickpockets. "Kid, I''m asking if you want to die?" The crew-cut man came up to Lin Tian, bellowing loudly, his spit flying everywhere. Fearing that Lin Tian would get into a fight, He Qianqian quickly stood up and said, "Lin Tian, don''t interfere!" However, He Qianqian wasn''t worried about Lin Tian getting hurt; she knew his capabilities and was more concerned that he''d cause trouble. Mengting and Chen Min, who were taken aback by the sudden conflict, had their faces turn a bit pale. Lin Tian ignored He Qianqian, dodged away from the crew-cut man''s spittle, and said indifferently, "Why are you yelling so loudly? What, you want to fight? Then let''s have a go?" "Looking for death!" Angered by Lin Tian''s contemptuous attitude, the crew-cut man roared and threw a punch at Lin Tian. At the same time, with the crew-cut man''s onset, his two companions rushed over as well. Lin Tian''s face turned cold, his eyes narrowing slightly as he quickly stepped forward, "Ha!" Chapter 45 - 41 Pediatrics As three thieves closed in on Lin Tian, the passengers standing by his side all fearfully moved away. They were afraid of getting involved. And because Lin Tian was standing in the middle of the aisle, when the three thieves surrounded him, there was completely empty space by his side; almost everyone had fled towards the front and rear ends of the vehicle. A large empty area was left in the middle. Many passengers were staring at Lin Tian anxiously, most of them pessimistic about his chances. One against three, Lin Tian was almost certainly defeated! Many could imagine Lin Tian being severely beaten by these three men. It was almost a certainty. However, despite this, no one wanted to step forward to help, after all, being a good Samaritan nowadays can be a thankless task. Of course, there were some kind-hearted people who began to take out their phones to dial 110. But to the surprise of these passengers, facing the encirclement of three people, Lin Tian seemed not at all nervous, but rather quite indifferent, seemingly not afraid at all. This attitude of Lin Tian directly irritated the three thieves. They attacked without hesitation. Seeing this scene, many people cursed Lin Tian in their hearts for being an idiot, thinking that he was showing off, still trying to act tough at a time like this. Wasn''t this courting death? But soon, everyone''s eyes widened in disbelief as they watched Lin Tian. Seeing the man with a buzz cut swing a fist toward his head, Lin Tian''s face turned cold, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he stepped forward quickly, shouting loudly, "Hey!" At the same time, Lin Tian also threw a punch. Bang! Their fists collided! Lin Tian''s face remained expressionless, and so did the buzz-cut man. But in less than a second, the buzz-cut man''s face began to contort in pain. "It hurts!" The buzz-cut man desperately flailed his hand, screaming frantically. Damn! What the hell is this guy''s hand made of? It''s hard like a rock! While frantically shaking his hand in excruciating pain, the buzz-cut man screamed inwardly. "Bang bang!" At that moment, the attacks from the other two men also came hurtling in. Lin Tian took the brunt of the two men''s assaults with his back, then turned sharply around, punching each of them with his fist! Bang bang! Lin Tian''s consecutive punches struck their abdomens. Following Lin Tian''s actions, the two men instantly fell to the ground in agony, clutching their stomachs, their faces contorted. Hurts, hurts, hurts! So painful! The two men felt a wrenching pain in their abdomens, so painful they couldn''t get up at all. Lin Tian dusted off his back, looking indifferently at the three men, "Is this what you call thievery? It''s pathetically weak!" "Phew!" The buzz-cut man gasped for air, his left hand covering his aching right, and upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, a flicker of rage passed through his eyes. He then shouted loudly and pulled a dagger from his pocket, stabbing directly at Lin Tian. A dagger! Another dagger! Seeing the dagger, Lin Tian''s eyes went cold, and he kicked out directly! Bang! Lin Tian kicked the buzz-cut man harshly in the abdomen, sending him flying! Bang bang! This kick of Lin Tian''s was not light; the buzz-cut man''s body slammed hard against the chair behind him. A trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. "Hmm?" Lin Tian glanced casually to the side with an indifferent gaze. Seeing Lin Tian''s gaze, the other two who were preparing for a sneak attack both jerked with fear and continued to lie on the ground, feigning death. Looking at the buzz-cut man lying before him unable to get up, Lin Tian slowly approached and said softly, "You wouldn''t die if you didn''t court death." The buzz-cut man glared at Lin Tian with anger, wanting to speak, but he was unable to utter a word. "Ding dong, the pedestrian street has been reached, passengers who wish to get off please disembark from the rear door." Right then, the bus came to a stop, having reached the pedestrian street. Seeing that they had arrived at the pedestrian street, Lin Tian gestured to He Qianqian and the others, "Let''s get off." Seeing Lin Tian''s action, He Qianqian and the others hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly got off the bus. Watching Lin Tian and the four of them quickly leave, the previously quiet bus became noisy again. "Who was that guy just now, he''s so awesome!" "Not just awesome, he was amazing! Really amazing!" "He beat those three to the ground, so mighty." Whispers of discussion spread through the crowd. Hearing these discussions, the buzz-cut man who had just managed to stand up turned alternately pale and flushed with anger, waving his dagger and shouting furiously, "Stop your damn chatter, do you want to die?" Hearing the buzz-cut man''s ranting, many people looked on with disdain. Despite this attitude, many still hastened to get off the bus, as they didn''t have the fighting skills of Lin Tian and were afraid something might go wrong if they stayed. ** Elsewhere, Lin Tian and his group, who quickly walked away, felt the thieves probably wouldn''t be able to follow them and then slowed their pace. Although not afraid of them, it was still annoying to be constantly accosted like this. Besides, fighting could easily attract the police, and Lin Tian didn''t want to end up at the police station. As they slowed down, Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian incredulously, "Lin Tian, you''re so amazing, you looked downright cool just now!" "Heh heh, it was nothing, just child''s play!" Although he said this, Lin Tian''s face showed a hint of pride. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I was really scared just now," Chen Min said, still visibly shaken. At the same time, her eyes were shining with various lights as she looked at Lin Tian. She couldn''t believe that the Lin Tian she had once looked down upon could be so powerful. Let alone grades, his fighting prowess was also fearsome. He Qianqian, standing nearby, saw all this and thought to herself with a smirk, "This guy does attract attention!" He Qianqian, who had been wanting to break up with Lin Tian, should have been pleased to see this scene. After all, with more girls liking him, his attention would gradually shift away from her. But, for some reason, she found it hard to feel happy and instead felt a sour feeling inside. Chapter 46 - 41 Pediatrics_2 ``` "They won''t chase after us, will they? I''ve heard that these thieves operate in gangs," Bu Mengting said with some concern. Lin Tian waved his hand nonchalantly, "Don''t worry, we walked pretty fast just now, we should have shaken them off. Besides, even if they find me, I''m not afraid of them. Dealing with them is a piece of cake, I only hid to avoid the hassle from the police." "That''s good!" Hearing Lin Tian say that, Bu Mengting felt much more at ease. As they walked, they reached the pedestrian street, and seeing it, Lin Tian laughed heartily and swung his arm fiercely, "Ladies, let''s go shopping!" ... An hour later, Lin Tian seemed somewhat listless trailing behind the three girls, devoid of the initial excitement. At that moment, he was carrying things in both hands, big bags and small bags. Compared to Lin Tian''s lack of energy, the three women appeared to be quite happy. Two hours later, Lin Tian was even more wilted. Three hours later, as Lin Tian carried big bags and small bags, following behind the three, he said somewhat breathlessly, "Ladies, are we done yet?" "Yes, yes, almost. Let''s go check out some dresses," Bu Mengting said, her face full of spirited energy, as she walked towards another direction. Four hours later, just when Lin Tian felt like he was about to collapse, the three suggested they eat something first and continue in the afternoon. At that decision, Lin Tian was rendered speechless. "I will never accompany women shopping again, especially not three at the same time!" Lin Tian screamed inwardly, irritable. In the afternoon, after eating, Lin Tian felt much better, but he didn''t want to go shopping anymore. One could shop on a street for a whole day without rest, and Lin Tian thought these women were too crazy. So, right after eating, Lin Tian looked at the women seriously, "Beauties, I think we can do something else this afternoon, let''s not shop anymore." "Why, I think it''s great. There are still many things I haven''t bought yet!" Bu Mengting said, a bit dazed, as she lay on the table, slowly licking her ice cream, appearing somewhat puzzled. "Miss, you''re fine, but I''m not! " Lin Tian said helplessly, pointing to the bags around him, his face pulled in a frown, "Look, I''ve become your porter." He Qianqian smilingly looked at Lin Tian, "Porter? You were always a porter, many people want this job but can''t have it!" "Exactly!" Bu Mengting took bites of her ice cream and nodded her head repeatedly. Lin Tian, speechless, pleaded, "Anyway, I don''t want to move anymore. I''m so tired, so bored." "Are you going or not!" He Qianqian said, her face stern. "I''m not!" Lin Tian turned his head away. "Come on, please! Accompany us this afternoon!" Bu Mengting, having finished her ice cream, came over and kept shaking Lin Tian''s arm and acting coquettishly. "No..." Lin Tian was about to speak when he suddenly paused. A synthetic voice suddenly echoed in Lin Tian''s mind, "Task: Go shopping with Bu Mengting and others in the afternoon. Task Reward: One Superpower Point." Just then, a task arrived, and it was such a task. Lin Tian was completely stunned. "Accompany us, won''t you please?" Seeing Lin Tian stunned, Bu Mengting thought Lin Tian was not agreeing, and continued to shake his arm and act coquettishly. "Exactly, asking you to go shopping, how is it bothersome?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian somewhat dissatisfied. Actually, He Qianqian didn''t care much, but she wanted to tease Lin Tian. At that moment, Lin Tian had regained his senses. Although he was very reluctant, for the sake of the task, Lin Tian accepted. In the end, he could only helplessly say, "Alright then, today I shall accompany you to the death!" "Yay!" Bu Mengting jumped up happily, appearing very pleased. In the distance, someone was looking through the glass window with a livid face at the scene, specifically at Lin Tian and He Qianqian. Wang Feng had planned to come to the pedestrian street to buy some clothes, only to run into Lin Tian and his group. Now Wang Feng was a bit afraid of Lin Tian, even deliberately avoiding him sometimes. But every time he saw Lin Tian and He Qianqian together, he would feel very upset. "Huff!" Taking a deep breath, Wang Feng turned around with a livid face and walked away. He didn''t dare to provoke Lin Tian now, what good does it do to feel unhappy or annoyed? Would he even dare to hit him? Feeling upset, Wang Feng lost the mood to buy clothes and left somewhat dejected. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Aimlessly wandering about, after a while, Wang Feng felt a bit better and was thinking of going back when suddenly four or five young men stopped him. Seeing these young men, Wang Feng''s face changed, and he immediately turned to leave! But as soon as Wang Feng turned around, he stopped! He couldn''t leave! Two young men had blocked his path from behind. A look of resignation crossed Wang Feng''s face. Among the six people surrounding Wang Feng, three had their arms in a cast, clearly injured. Although Wang Feng hadn''t seen very clearly that night, recognizing the casts on their hands, Wang Feng realized who they were. The three young men with casts were the very street thugs they had encountered in People''s Park that day. Chen Tao, chewing gum in his mouth, shook his foot and stared coldly at Wang Feng, "Kid? Where you off to? I had such a hard time looking for you!" Seeing Chen Tao, Wang Feng''s face showed a smile of appeasement, "Big brothers, it had nothing to do with me that day!" At the same time, Wang Feng cursed inwardly, Lin Tian had caused the trouble, but it was him who had the bad luck. "It had nothing to do with you? Don''t give me that crap!" Hearing Wang Feng''s words, Chen Tao''s face changed, and he angrily spat out the gum from his mouth, sweeping a slap towards Wang Feng''s head. ``` Chapter 47 - 41 Pediatrics_3 Wang Feng instinctively dodged and hurriedly explained, "Big brothers, it really wasn''t my fault. I hate that guy to death, and he even stole my girlfriend. "Oh?" Chen Tao was startled and then sneered, "You''re a loser, you deserve it!" A flash of annoyance crossed Wang Feng''s eyes, but he dared not say anything. With a cold snort, Chen Tao shook his foot and said, "Give me that kid''s information. I''ve been looking for him for a long time." Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Wang Feng''s eyes, "That kid is a student at City No.2 High School, in class 19 of senior year, and his name is Lin Tian!" "Damn! He''s just a high school student, I can''t believe I got bullied by a high schooler!" Chen Tao cursed upon hearing about Lin Tian. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After cursing for a while, Chen Tao lifted his head, glanced at Wang Feng, and said, "Take out your ID." "What?" Wang Feng was a bit stunned. "Hurry up and give it to me, otherwise how would I know you''re not deceiving me? If I find out you''re lying, you better watch out!" Chen Tao stared at Wang Feng with a cold face. Under Chen Tao''s cold gaze, Wang Feng reluctantly took out his ID card. Holding the ID card, Chen Tao looked it over and said, "Give me your phone number." Helpless, Wang Feng had no choice but to give him the number. After noting down Wang Feng''s phone number, Chen Tao patted Wang Feng''s shoulder forcefully and said, "Alright, you can go now. I''ll call you tomorrow at noon!" "Get lost!" said Chen Tao as he kicked Wang Feng. Wang Feng suppressed the anger inside him and left. However, thinking about Lin Tian being in trouble made him feel a bit better. Meanwhile, Lin Tian, unaware that he had stirred up trouble, was feeling fortunate. At three o''clock in the afternoon, these ladies finally decided to head back, much earlier than Lin Tian had anticipated. On the way back on the bus, Lin Tian leaned on the seat, focusing his mind inward. As Lin Tian concentrated, a synthetic electronic voice in his mind announced, "Mission completed, awarded one Supernatural Point." "Finally finished, at least there''s some compensation," Lin Tian murmured to himself as he viewed the golden Supernatural Point floating in his mind. "What did you say?" Bu Mengting asked curiously, looking at Lin Tian. "Ah, nothing," Lin Tian hurriedly explained, fearing that Bu Mengting heard something. Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian curiously but didn''t ask further. The next day at noon, right after his classes, Wang Feng suddenly received a call. Once he saw the caller ID, Wang Feng sneaked away to a secluded spot. Ten minutes later, Wang Feng hung up the phone, a sinister look flashing in his eyes: "Stinking kid, you''re in for a show tonight." Chen Tao had called earlier, asking Wang Feng to provide information. They planned to teach Lin Tian a lesson on his way home in the evening. In the evening, after the night classes, Lin Tian didn''t plan to go to He Qianqian''s place, so he rode home with Bu Mengting. Wang Feng watched every move of Lin Tian''s from afar, and upon seeing Lin Tian leave the school gate, he quickly pulled out his phone. Lin Tian and Bu Mengting were chatting and laughing on the road when suddenly, a black Audi sped past Lin Tian and then abruptly stopped right in front of him! Seeing the imminent collision, Lin Tian hastily braked! Just as Lin Tian was about to curse, a sudden screeching of brakes came from behind him. Lin Tian''s expression changed abruptly, and he quickly turned around, only to see a shiny black Santana blocking his path from behind. Seeing the cars blocking his way both in front and behind, Lin Tian knew he was in trouble. As Lin Tian was trying to figure out who was behind this, several burly men got out from both cars, and among them, Lin Tian could vaguely see several machetes. Seeing those machetes, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed. "Screech!" Just then, another harsh screeching of brakes sounded. A black Audi stopped abruptly beside Lin Tian. "Bang!" Then the car door opened. Seeing the people who stepped out, and spotting the casts on two of their hands, a flicker of realization crossed Lin Tian''s eyes. It was them. These people were the hooligans Lin Tian had taught a lesson in People''s Park. Chen Tao, chewing on gum and shaking slightly, came up to Lin Tian, and looking at him obliquely, coldly said, "Kid, get in the car and let''s have a talk?" Seeing the muscular men and the barely visible machetes they carried, Lin Tian''s mind raced. "They''re holding machetes, and there are over a dozen of them. Even if I''m strong, getting hacked a few times will still hurt! I can''t beat them, I simply can''t win! What should I do?" Lin Tian''s mind raced as he summoned the superpower menu inside his mind and started flipping through it quickly. Chapter 48 - 42: One Against Many Looking at the thick-bladed knives appearing and disappearing on these men, Lin Tian knew he couldn''t win if he charged at them. What should he do? Should he really go with them? The thought had barely crossed Lin Tian''s mind before he dismissed it. On the street, they might restrain themselves a bit, but if he ended up on their turf, they wouldn''t hold back at all. And with Bu Mengting right beside him, they certainly wouldn''t let her go to prevent her from calling the police. With this in mind, Lin Tian turned his head to glance at Bu Mengting. Her face had already turned slightly pale. Surrounded by over a dozen brawny men, which girl wouldn''t be nervous? Turning his attention away, Lin Tian''s mind raced, and with a thought, he summoned the superpower menu in his mind to see if it offered any solutions. Lin Tian''s gaze swept rapidly over the superpower menu. Suddenly, a glint of joy flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes as he stared intently at one of the options, "Level 1 Neural Response Speed superpower. Can increase human neural response speed threefold, exchange requires one Supernatural Point." Seeing this option, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up instantly. With a threefold increase in his physical response speed, Lin Tian''s strength would significantly improve. Lin Tian''s physical strength was already exceptionally strong, but due to his limited reflex speed, he couldn''t fully utilize his power. If he acquired this threefold increase in reflex speed, the two would create a chemical reaction, and Lin Tian''s overall strength would leap forward. With this thought, Lin Tian focused his will and exchanged points. A warm current immediately appeared in his body as he exchanged the superpower. "Kid, get in the car," Chen Tao said, interpreting Lin Tian''s silence as fear, and spoke coldly with a sneer. "Huh!" Lin Tian took a deep breath and stared firmly at Chen Tao, "I''m busy! I''m going to call the police!" After speaking, Lin Tian took out his phone, ready to dial 110. If the threat of police could scare them off that would be ideal, otherwise, he would have no choice but to fight. Seeing Lin Tian''s action, Chen Tao''s expression chilled and he bellowed angrily, slapping his hand towards Lin Tian''s head, "Fuck! How dare you play me!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed as he focused, and the hand that was swiftly heading toward him suddenly slowed down. Chen Tao''s movements became sluggish in an instant. "It really works!" A flash of joy crossed Lin Tian''s face, and he easily dodged Chen Tao''s palm, reaching out his hand in return. Slap! Lin Tian firmly grasped Chen Tao''s wrist. Holding Chen Tao''s wrist, a cold glint flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes as he swung his hand down hard! Crack! Lin Tian''s arm strength was immense; with a single forceful move, he broke Chen Tao''s wrist. "Aaah!" Chen Tao screamed in pain, sweat beading on his forehead. Hearing Chen Tao''s scream, the onlooking thugs surged forward. Seeing their movement, Lin Tian pushed off firmly from the ground and went on the offensive! There were too many of them; Lin Tian needed to use the element of surprise to reduce their numbers for the fight. Bang! Bang! This time, Lin Tian showed no mercy, striking to break hands and legs, like a tiger among sheep. In just a few seconds, he sent four or five men flying. And without exception, they lay on the ground crying out in pain, completely devoid of combat ability. The remaining few were stunned by Lin Tian''s show of force. After a moment, one of them shouted, "The little prick''s tough, brothers, grab your weapons!" With that, the man violently pulled out a gleaming machete from his person. Whoosh! Whoosh! Bright, shiny machetes appeared, their glare causing the heart to flutter. Lin Tian was still a bit nervous facing the gleaming machetes. Taking a deep breath and suppressing his nerves, Lin Tian bent down to pick up a machete dropped by one of the men and charged forward. Swoosh! Swoosh! Machete after machete swung at Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s eyes widened, and as he concentrated, the machetes that were swiftly chopping toward him suddenly slowed down. Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and swung the knife hard. Bang! Bang! Lin Tian knocked several machetes flying! "Hey!" Lin Tian''s face cold, he quickly swung the back of his blade at the arms of the men coming at him. Crack! Crack! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian''s strength was so great that even with the flat of the blade, he broke their arms. Whew! At this moment, a machete Lin Tian didn''t see was chopping at his back. Lin Tian''s eyes tensed, and he glared, swinging powerfully in retaliation. Splat! A severed hand suddenly flew up, and warm blood gently sprayed Lin Tian''s face. "Huff! Huff!" Lin Tian gasped for air, the somewhat fishy smell of blood on his face coloring him a shade redder from tension. "Huff!" Exhaling forcefully, Lin Tian scanned the scene around him. His eyes caught the sight of a man clenching his severed hand, continuously screaming beside him. In his full-force swing, Lin Tian had forgotten to use the flat of the blade, chopping straight at the man''s arm. With his immense strength, he had severed it completely. Suppressing the nausea, Lin Tian looked toward the others. He saw the ground covered in chaos, fallen figures all around, with either broken arms or legs, all lying on the ground moaning endlessly. Stunned! Chen Tao grasped his severed hand, looking at Lin Tian in disbelief and shock, as though seeing a monster. And the citizens watching from a distance were also staring at Lin Tian with blank expressions. A look of disbelief on their faces. "That was awesome," a young man muttered subconsciously. He could hardly believe what he had just seen. Ten seconds, just ten or so seconds, and that young man had managed to take down over a dozen people armed with machetes. That was just too exaggerated. Because of Lin Tian''s fierce performance, the previously noisy street suddenly quieted down. After a moment of silence, a sudden rush of siren wails came. "Beep beep... screech!" A series of urgent brakes sounded, leaving a trail of black skid marks. Then, seven or eight policemen rushed out of the two police cars. Upon seeing the scene before them, all the policemen tensed up, quickly raised their pistols aiming at Lin Tian, and shouted, "Don''t move, put your hands up." Facing multiple dark gun muzzles, Lin Tian raised his hands slowly with a helpless expression. Truly, with so many guns pointed at him, Lin Tian was terrified, afraid that any one of them might accidentally shoot him. Although he was very fast, he certainly couldn''t outrun a bullet. Of course, it wasn''t hopeless, as long as he used his Invisibility superpower, there was a good chance he could escape. But how could he possibly use Invisibility in broad daylight? So, helplessly, Lin Tian could only slowly raise his hands. "Catch them all! Take the injured ones to the hospital!" a person who looked like a team leader coldly ordered after scanning the scene. Immediately, three people charged at Lin Tian, twisting his arms behind his back with the intention of cuffing him. One of them was especially brutal, even kicking Lin Tian. Threatened by the guns, he didn''t dare to move. Helplessly, Lin Tian let his hands be cuffed with a cold expression and was then pressed into the police car by two officers, one on each side. "Beep beep..." Soon, several more police cars arrived. The police found a few witnesses at the scene and sent all the injured thugs to the hospital. Finally, a pale-faced Bu Mengting was also taken to the police car, though she wasn''t handcuffed. Half an hour later, in the police interrogation room, a young policeman stared sternly at Lin Tian, "Speak! What exactly happened?" With a helpless look on his face, Lin Tian replied, "I told you, those guys blocked me and tried to chop me with knives; I had no choice but to fight back in self-defense!" "Blocked you? Why would they block only you and not others? And, do you think I''m a fool? How could you take down all of them by yourself? While they are all injured, you are unscathed?" Lin Tian glanced at the policeman with an odd look, heh, and chuckled, "Even you know you''re foolish. Why don''t you ask the bystanders what happened? You must have taken a few onlookers as witnesses." "You!" Hearing Lin Tian''s sarcasm, Qu Hao''s face turned cold. He barked angrily, wanting to step forward. "What, you want to hit me?" Lin Tian''s hands were cuffed to the chair; he lifted his head and looked at Qu Hao with a cold stare. "Qu Hao, mind the impact!" came a crisp female voice. Hearing this voice, Qu Hao forcefully suppressed the anger inside him, his face ashen as he turned and went back to his seat. "That''s more like it, learn a little from this lady here. It''s not good for a young man to be so impulsive!" Lin Tian said to the iron-faced Qu Hao with a chuckle. "You!" Qu Hao glared at Lin Tian, his eyes nearly spewing fire. If it weren''t for the fact that he knew the chief was watching from outside, he would have loved to beat Lin Tian up. This kid was too arrogant! Seeing the anger in Qu Hao''s eyes, Lin Tian felt a surge of satisfaction, "Damn, that''s for giving me that attitude from the start." It was this guy who had cuffed him at the beginning. Being cuffed was one thing, but the dude was also incredibly rude, even kicking him. Lin Tian was seriously ticked off. So naturally, he was pleased to see Qu Hao looking foolish now. Chen Yixuan stared coldly at the somewhat unruly Lin Tian and said in an icy tone, "Watch your attitude and straighten up." After glancing at Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian curled his lip and said nothing. Speaking of things that made Lin Tian somewhat happy about being at the police station, it was seeing this beauty before him. Lin Tian hadn''t expected to encounter such a beauty in a police station. The girl in front of him was dressed in blue police uniform, wearing a police cap, different from the usual beauties, with neat short hair and not the typical fair skin of girls, but a healthy wheat color. Coupled with her somewhat stern little face, she exuded a wild beauty. Such a wild beauty was rare to come by. The moment he saw her, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. Noticing Lin Tian''s fixed gaze on his goddess, Qu Hao banged the desk fiercely and shouted, "Where are you looking? Show some respect!" "What have I done to be disrespectful!" Lin Tian wasn''t as polite with Qu Hao, and retorted. "You!" A burst of anger rose in Qu Hao as he suddenly stood up. "Knock knock!" came a series of knocks from outside, then the door opened and a policeman came in with a stack of documents. This policeman gave Lin Tian a peculiar look as he walked in, then placed the interrogation records in front of Chen Hao and Chen Yixuan, muttering quietly. All the while, he kept glancing at Lin Tian as he spoke. The murmurs amongst them prompted a flash of surprise on Qu Hao''s face, followed by disbelief as he started to rapidly flip through the records with his head down. These were all statements from bystanders. After a good while, the three finished their exchange and the policeman left the room. Slowly putting down the records, Chen Hao looked at Lin Tian, who was lounging comfortably in his chair, in disbelief, "Did you really take down all those people by yourself?" Chen Yixuan, standing next to him, was also looking at Lin Tian with a surprised face, her beautiful eyes flickering with astonishment. "I''ve said this many times already, I don''t want to repeat myself!" Lin Tian replied, irked, as he crossed his legs. While speaking, his eyes sneaked a peek at Chen Yixuan C with a beauty in view, it would be a waste not to look. Qu Hao, who was initially surprised by Lin Tian, noticed his action and, infuriated, banged on the table and rose to his feet, "You little punk, I''m talking to you. Answer properly." Lin Tian slowly turned his head, looking emotionlessly at Qu Hao, "I defeated them, how many times do you want me to say it?" "You''re that powerful?" Qu Hao looked at him incredulously. "I can kill a man with one punch!" Lin Tian stared at him coldly. "Who do you think you are?" Qu Hao said disdainfully, looking at Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed and he suddenly stood up, Hey! Whoosh! A kick tore through the air with a whistle! Bang! Crack! The solid wood desk in front of Qu Hao instantly shattered into pieces, turning into a pile of small sticks. Standing on the broken desk, Lin Tian stared coldly at the stunned Qu Hao, "Convinced now?" Chapter 49 - 43: I said, Im not little Stunned! Qu Hao stared blankly at Lin Tian, somewhat dumbfounded at the sight of the table which had turned into small wood sticks beneath his feet. How, how is this possible? To kick a solid wood table apart is difficult enough, but not impossible. But Lin Tian did not just simply scatter the table. He had kicked the entire table into thumb-sized wood sticks, meaning the whole table had been shattered! This strength, this control, could it really be human? Qu Hao gazed at Lin Tian, a look of disbelief on his face. Meanwhile, Chen Yixuan, who had been sitting quietly, was also shocked, staring at Lin Tian, her eyes glittering with astonishment. "This..." Outside the interrogation room, the chief who had been watching the situation through surveillance was also dumbfounded at the scene. "Such terrifying strength; is this guy really from Earth?" An officer watching the surveillance next to him muttered in surprise. Lin Tian, head slightly tilted back, looked at Qu Hao with a cold face. Feeling Lin Tian''s gaze upon him, Qu Hao, despite being shocked by Lin Tian''s display, did not show much reaction, merely snorting coldly with a face ashen. However, Lin Tian had just caught the look of horror in Qu Hao''s eyes. He smiled slightly and casually slid the chair back a few steps and sat down again. In that moment, because his hands were handcuffed to the chair, Lin Tian had lifted the chair along with himself. Coldly looking at Lin Tian and then glancing at the shattered wood table on the ground, Qu Hao left the interrogation room with an extremely unsightly expression and a snort as he pushed open the door. Since the room''s table was broken, Lin Tian was taken to another room to continue giving his statement. Half an hour later, the matter had been clarified, and it was pretty much as Lin Tian had described. Lin Tian was acting in self-defense, and there was no issue with him. Since Lin Tian was merely acting in self-defense, Chen Yixuan went over and bent down to unlock Lin Tian''s handcuffs, preparing to release him. As Chen Yixuan bent down and approached, Lin Tian caught sight of her full chest straining against her blue police uniform, creating an exceptionally tempting silhouette. And as the distance closed, a delicate fragrance wafted into Lin Tian''s nostrils. "Okay, you can go now." After unlocking Lin Tian''s handcuffs, Chen Yixuan stood up with a cold expression. Despite being somewhat shocked by Lin Tian''s strength, Chen Yixuan was not fond of his personality. "Beautiful, what''s your name!" Rubbing his slightly swollen wrists, Lin Tian stood up and asked with a cheeky grin. Chen Yixuan''s eyebrow twitched, "What? You want to stay here? Hurry up and leave." Lin Tian pursed his lips, having hit a wall, and could only walk out of the interrogation room feeling a bit gloomy. "Lin Tian!" As soon as he walked out of the interrogation room, Lin Tian''s mother Shi Qing quickly approached. Shi Qing''s eyes were slightly red, showing she had cried recently. Scanning the area, Lin Tian noticed that besides his mother, his father, his younger sister Lin Fang, as well as Bu Mengting and her uncle and aunt had all come. Glancing over them, Lin Tian focused his gaze on his mother and shook his head, comforting her, "Mom, I''m fine." "As long as you''re fine, that''s good; let''s go home," Shi Qing said with her hands gripping Lin Tian''s tightly, her voice full of relief. She had been truly frightened earlier. "Alright, let''s go home." ** Unknowingly, twenty days passed. Because of the incident, Shi Qing kept a close watch on Lin Tian, giving him very little freedom. Although he was rather helpless, he still obediently played the role of a good student for a while. Perhaps because things were too calm, Lin Tian had not received a single task in those twenty days. After twenty days, the incident had gradually faded from memory. Meanwhile, the college entrance exam was drawing nearer each day. There was just one week left until June 7th, meaning the high school exam was only a week away. With one week left until the high school exam, the school, as usual, gave the students a week off. They suspended classes to let the students relax. On June 1st, on the second day of the vacation, Lin Tian called Bu Mengting, "It''s so hot today; Mengting, are you going swimming this afternoon?" "Your mom agreed to let you out?" came Bu Mengting''s sweet voice from the other end of the phone. "Don''t worry. My mom''s not keeping such a tight leash on me now," Lin Tian assured confidently. "Alright then, I''ll call a few classmates as well." "Hmm, sounds good." After hanging up, Lin Tian thought for a moment and then dialed He Qianqian''s number. "Hello?" A somewhat languid female voice came through from the other end of the phone. Hearing the voice, Lin Tian chuckled, "You haven''t gotten out of bed yet?" "Nope, I watched movies too late last night; I''m so sleepy!" she said, and through the phone came a languid yawn. "Better get up now, the sun''s already shining on your butt. If you don''t wake up soon, I might come over to warm your bed!" Lin Tian said with a mischievous laugh. "Don''t even try it; I''ll report you, you know. Don''t come over, you''ll get caught," she cautioned. "Heh, hasn''t it been fine all this time? Don''t you miss me?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, still laughing playfully. During this period, Lin Tian had frequented He Qianqian''s bed and had become very familiar with it. On the other side of the phone, He Qianqian rolled her eyes, her expression revealing a sense of helplessness. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Alright, tell me, what''s up?" With He Qianqian''s understanding of Lin Tian, a call so early in the morning definitely meant something was up. "Well, it''s like this, Mengting said she wants to go swimming this afternoon, are you in?" "Swimming, huh..." He Qianqian thought for a bit, then nodded and said, "Let''s go, it''s been a while since I''ve had some fun." "Alright, I''ll contact you later when it''s time." "Babe, blow me a kiss!" Saying so, Lin Tian blew a kiss towards the phone. Listening to Lin Tian''s teasing words on the phone, He Qianqian felt a wave of helplessness. Shaking her head, she said goodbye and then hung up the phone. At three in the afternoon, a group of eight people took a taxi to Huiquan Swimming Pool. Among the eight, Lin Tian was the only male; all the others were girls. "Let''s go in." After getting off the taxi and glancing at the swimming pool, Lin Tian said. The group entered the swimming pool and found that it was quite crowded; naturally it was summer, and the weather was very hot, attracting many people to come and swim. When Lin Tian and his group arrived, they drew a lot of attention. After all, having that many youthful and attractive girls enter all at once, it was impossible not to turn heads. As the only guy in the group, Lin Tian naturally went up to the front desk to pay. After paying, under the guidance of a waiter, Lin Tian and the girls headed to their respective changing rooms. Arriving at the men''s changing room, Lin Tian found the facilities to be quite good, with each person having their own private room, their own locker, and a place to shower with hot water. There was even shower gel and shampoo provided. Seeing the setup, Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction; the entry fee of fifty yuan per person was well spent. Quickly changing clothes, taking a quick shower, and donning his swimsuit and swim cap, Lin Tian stood in front of the mirror to take a good look at himself. The reflection in the mirror may not have been a heartthrob, but the muscular physique was bound to make many girls scream. Ever since acquiring the "Ox Power Technique," Lin Tian''s physique had undergone a radical transformation. His height remained the same at 1.70 meters, but his once slightly frail body was nowhere to be seen. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Evenly distributed muscles could be seen all over his body, especially when looking at the eight-pack abs, Lin Tian was even more satisfied. The muscles on Lin Tian''s body were not the exaggerated, bulging type, but rather appeared very proportional, the epitome of a golden ratio. Satisfied with his inspection, Lin Tian nodded and turned to walk out of the changing room. Wearing a swim cap and trunks, Lin Tian stepped out of the changing room. As soon as he walked out, Lin Tian noticed that the rate at which people turned their heads to look at him shot up instantly. Both boys and girls were repeatedly turning around to glance at him. There was no helping it; Lin Tian''s physique truly drew a lot of attention. When Lin Tian came out, the chattering front desk girls at the counter immediately froze, some staring at him blankly with a mysterious light twinkling in their eyes. They didn''t expect that Lin Tian''s seemingly weak body could have such perfect muscles. And the boys who saw Lin Tian''s perfect physique all wore looks of envy. Raising an eyebrow with a slight smile, Lin Tian passed by the counter towards the opposite corridor to wait for the girls to come out. Lin Tian didn''t have to wait long when suddenly, with a "click," one of the changing room doors opened. Leaning against the wall, Lin Tian turned his head, and upon seeing who it was, his mind went blank and he felt his mouth go dry. "This, this..." "What''s up, what are you looking at?" As soon as she came out, He Qianqian, who saw Lin Tian not far away, walked over with a smile. "Don''t you know you''re tempting people to commit a crime like that?" Lin Tian looked up and down at He Qianqian, feeling his mouth go dry. "What are you thinking, little brat!" He Qianqian obviously knew what Lin Tian meant, gently tapping his forehead while chastising him. "I told you, I''m not little!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, slightly dissatisfied. "Really?" He Qianqian smiled teasingly at Lin Tian. "If I say I am, then I am!" "Ow, what are you doing!" "Click!" Just then, the sound of a door opening suddenly rang out. Lin Tian was startled and hurriedly backed away. "What are you guys doing? Teacher He, why is your face so red?" Bu Mengting, who had just come out, looked at Lin Tian and He Qianqian with a puzzled face. Then suspiciously eyed He Qianqian, whose face was flushed red. Chapter 50 - 44: You Have a Mole Above "It''s nothingI was just joking around with Teacher He just now!" Lin Tian looked at Bu Mengting somewhat guiltily, not sure if she had noticed anything just before. . "Really?" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian skeptically, her eyes filled with a bit of confusion. "Click! Click!" At that moment, the sound of doors opening could be heard, followed by several girls walking out of their rooms in swimsuits. "Wow, Lin Tian, you''re in such great shapehow could you be so exaggerated? How do you train?" As soon as they emerged, the girls immediately turned their attention to Lin Tian, exclaiming in surprise at the well-defined muscles on his body. The exclamations from the girls distracted Bu Mengting from her suspicions as well, and she turned her gaze to Lin Tian, taking in his perfect muscles with a slight hint of surprise. "Hehe, not bad," Lin Tian said with a forced laugh, his heart feeling a bit guilty from the previous incident, while his gaze subconsciously swept across the girls. Upon looking, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. You couldn''t tell, but the girls in the class really had something going for themdespite their young age, what should stick out did, and what should curve did. What caught Lin Tian''s attention the most were the two girls wearing bikinis. How is that any different from coming out in underwear? "Hey, where are you looking?" Seeing Lin Tian''s gaze unabashedly scanning the girls'' chests and lower parts, Bu Mengting looked at him disapprovingly. "Hehe..." Lin Tian nervously laughed and turned away his head, but his eyes still couldn''t help stealing glances. What surprised him was that a few of the girls, upon catching his gaze, intentionally pushed out their full chests. "Looks like I still have some charm!" Lin Tian thought to himself, somewhat narcissistically. "Alright, let''s go inside," said He Qianqian, having regained her composure after the brief interruption, signaling for everyone to stop their frolicking and walk. "Let''s go, let''s head in!" The group walked through the corridor, passing the front desk to enter the swimming pool area. As they passed the front desk, almost everyone''s gaze was drawn to Lin Tian and his group. With so many beautiful women, it was impossible not to attract attention, and even Lin Tian gathered many looks due to his perfect figure. Unfazed, they continued through the hallway, passing the channel and directly entering the swimming pool area. Glancing around the interior, Lin Tian''s first thought was that the pool was quite large, spanning over a thousand square meters, and also quite crowded. "Let''s go down there, that''s the shallow end!" After scanning the area, Bu Mengting suddenly pointed towards the right side of the swimming pool. "Then let''s go," the group agreed, and moved towards it. "Awesome!" The moment Lin Tian hit the water, he shouted out in sheer refreshment. With the sun still shining brightly and the high outside temperatures, hitting the water gave Lin Tian a rush of cool relief. The shallow end was too crowded, with barely any space between people. Lin Tian glanced at the girls and said, "It''s too packed here. If you know how to swim, we should move forward a bit. It''s less crowded there." "I''m not very good at swimming, I''ll just stay here," Lin Tian finished speaking and immediately a few girls, including Bu Mengting, who was also not very skilled at swimming, chimed in. "Alright then, I''ll go ahead and have some fun!" Lin Tian nodded and decided to explore deeper waters, wanting to enjoy a good swim since it had been a long time. As he was about to leave, Lin Tian turned to look at He Qianqian beside him and asked, "Teacher He, are you staying here too?" "It''s too crowded here; I''ll go forwards too," said He Qianqian, not wishing to stay in the crowded shallow end since her swimming was quite good. "Alright then, let''s head on," Lin Tian said to Bu Mengting and took the lead to swim ahead. "Splash! Splash!" Lin Tian had only swum a few meters doggy-style when he heard the sound of splashing water behind him, and turning his head, he saw it was He Qianqian. Lin Tian stopped to wait for her. When He Qianqian caught up to him, he proposed with a cheeky smile, "My dear Teacher He, how about a race to see who can swim to the other side first? The loser has to grant the winner one request." He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a smile that was not quite a smile and nodded, "No problem. Let''s start!" and she immediately set off swimming. "Hey, you''re cheating!" Lin Tian shouted from behind. He Qianqian paid him no mind and swam swiftly forward. Watching He Qianqian race away, Lin Tian pursed his lips. He had to admit her swimming skills were very goodboth her form and speed were impressive. Compared to her, Lin Tian''s swimming was awful. Aside from a bit of backstroke, he could only manage the doggy paddle. His technique was an utter defeat. If it had been the past, he certainly would have lost, but now... Gazing at his bulging muscles, Lin Tian smirked slightly. "Whoo!" He Qianqian moved her arms rhythmically and took quick breaths. She was fast, and the boundary was getting closer. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was nowhere to be seen behind her. "Almost there!" With only seven or eight meters to go, He Qianqian picked up her pace. As she swam rapidly, moving her arms, she thought to herself, "That guy Lin Tian must''ve been left far behind by now." She had agreed to the bet precisely because she saw how ridiculous Lin Tian''s dog paddle looked. Competing in speed with a dog paddle against her? Impossible! And to prevent any accidents, He Qianqian had even started a bit early, not quite playing fair. "That kid''s been thrown off by now, right?" With the boundary drawing closer, He Qianqian sped up even more, looking forward to seeing Lin Tian''s dejected face. "My dear Ms. Qianqian, don''t you think this is a bit unfair?" Just when He Qianqian was imagining Lin Tian''s frustrated expression, a familiar voice came from her left. "What the..." He Qianqian turned her head in astonishment. It was Lin Tian! Indeed, it was Lin Tian. At that moment, Lin Tian was sliding along with his less-than-graceful doggy paddle. But his hand movements were incredibly fast! He Qianqian stared, dumbfounded, at Lin Tian. To her, Lin Tian''s hands underwater looked like they were digging through soil with lightning speed. There''s a doggy paddle that fast? He Qianqian was taken by surprise. In the midst of He Qianqian''s astonishment, Lin Tian swiftly passed her and was the first to reach the boundary. Upon reaching the boundary, Lin Tian stopped, turned around, and with a smile teased He Qianqian, "Dear Teacher He, I won!" He Qianqian swam over with an annoyed face, glared fiercely at Lin Tian and then glanced at Lin Tian''s hands, "Those are dog paws!" "Dog paws couldn''t be that powerful. Remember, oh, you have to grant me a request, fair and square!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, grinning. . "Spit it out, what is it!" He Qianqian leaned against the edge of the swimming pool, clearly irritated. Lin Tian walked over with a grin, stared at He Qianqian''s fair and lovely face and said with a twinkle in his eye, "How about I touch it?" "Touch it, touch where?" He Qianqian eyed Lin Tian warily. Because Lin Tian had been shamelessly making his way to her room for some time now, she had already been kissed by him. He Qianqian shook her head determinedly, rejecting Lin Tian, "Impossible!" "Then let me have a look!" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian with an impish grin and glanced down through the water. At that depth, the water barely reached their necks, and through the water Lin Tian could only vaguely see the black swimsuit on He Qianqian''s body. Noticing where Lin Tian''s gaze was directed, He Qianqian slapped him lightly on the head while scolding, "What are you thinking? No, choose something else!" "What''s the big deal? It''s not like I haven''t seen it before!" Lin Tian pouted, rubbing his head, muttering under his breath. Hearing this, He Qianqian was shocked and stared intently at Lin Tian, "What are you saying, what have you seen?" "Actually, I''ve already seen it there!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, his smile turning somewhat sly. "Impossible!" He Qianqian was incredulous. But despite her disbelief, He Qianqian''s eyes darted around as she tried to recall if she had ever given Lin Tian such an opportunity. But there was none! Seeing how flustered He Qianqian was, Lin Tian leaned in close, whispering in her ear with a warm breath, "You have a black mole up there, very sexy!" "..." He Qianqian instantly tensed up, eyes wide with shock! After a while, He Qianqian turned and looked incredulously at Lin Tian. How, how did he know? How did he know she had a mole there? Impossible! It couldn''t be possible for him to know. He Qianqian stared blankly at Lin Tian for quite a while before she asked in a cold voice, "How did you know?" "When you were putting on your swimsuit earlier, you didn''t wear it properly, I saw it from underwater!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, still grinning. What? He Qianqian was startled, quickly reaching down to check with her hand! Intact! No! She had worn her swimsuit perfectly, wrapped up tight! He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian, her eyes wide in disbelief. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the look in He Qianqian''s eyes, Lin Tian could only surrender, with a tone of resignation, he said, "Alright, alright, I was actually just tricking you, I didn''t see anything, I was guessing!" Guessing? He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, puzzled. How could a guess be so accurate? But if it wasn''t a guess, how did he know? Seeing the confused look on He Qianqian''s face, Lin Tian moved closer, chuckling, while his hand under the water secretly reached for He Qianqian''s thigh: "Judging by your shocked expression just now, it seems I guessed correctly! Teacher, who would have thought you had a mole there. I''ve read in books that people with moles there tend to have strong ''Vitality''!" "What are you talking about, I warn you, I..." He Qianqian''s voice suddenly stopped as her eyes widened. While she was speaking, Lin Tian''s hand under the water had stealthily reached for her. "What are you doing?" After a moment of shock, He Qianqian snapped out of it, trying to dodge away, but Lin Tian caught her and after giving her a firm rub, he finally let go. Looking at the furious and blushing He Qianqian, Lin Tian stuck out his tongue, somewhat sheepishly saying, "You agreed to the bet!" He Qianqian took a deep breath, her face a picture of resignation. She wanted to scold Lin Tian, but found it difficult to start. If it were anyone else, she would have screamed by now, but this man was Lin Tian. Despite not wanting anything more to develop with Lin Tian, she couldn''t deny that she did like him a bit. Facing the person she liked, she couldn''t bring herself to utter those scolding words. "Ah, this little nemesis!" He Qianqian sighed inwardly, looking at the somewhat apprehensive Lin Tian, she said helplessly, "Let it go this time, but don''t you dare do this again." "Not angry anymore?" Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian was delighted. "Phew!" He Qianqian, with a flushed face, glared hard at Lin Tian and, with a kick of her legs, swam quickly away to somewhere else. Watching He Qianqian swim away like a mermaid, Lin Tian''s lips curled into a slight smile, knowing that their relationship had taken a step further. A woman''s hardest moment is the first time, and once that has passed, everything else becomes easier, just like kissing someone for the first time in a romance. The first kiss is difficult, but once it happens, the following kisses come much more easily. Lin Tian had succeeded today, and it would be much easier for him in the future. Of course, Lin Tian''s actions today were somewhat forceful, but as long as the other person liked him, a little compulsion might actually hasten the development of their relationship, as long as it was not off-putting. Clearly, although He Qianqian was a bit upset, she wasn''t to the point of disgust. This was also because Lin Tian''s advances were not too aggressive. "Someday, you''ll become my real woman!" Lin Tian murmured with a faint smile, watching He Qianqian swim in the distance. He looked quietly at the distant He Qianqian, and suddenly, the smile on Lin Tian''s face slowly turned cold. With a stony expression, Lin Tian kicked off and quickly swam towards He Qianqian using the doggy paddle. Chapter 51 - 45: You Wont Die If You Dont Seek Death "Huff, huff!" After leaving Lin Tian, He Qianqian swam quickly, not stopping until she felt a distance between her and Lin Tian. At this moment, He Qianqian''s fair face was still slightly flushed, feeling a tad warm. He Qianqian reached out to touch her cheek, feeling a bit of a burning sensation. She bit her lip lightly, a flicker of annoyance and shyness in her eyes, "That kid!" The thought of that hand underwater made her heart race. She was annoyed by Lin Tian''s behavior just now. However, for some reason, she had felt a certain response below. At this thought, He Qianqian felt a wave of embarrassment. She quickly shook her head, took a deep breath, and swam forward again. Not far from He Qianqian, she did not notice two young men, about one meter eighty tall, with tattoos on their arms, staring fixedly at her swimming. "Old Dog, this woman is nice! Top-notch!" said the slightly fatter one next to him, eyes gleaming lecherously as he watched He Qianqian. "Indeed, she''s very fresh, very clean, much better than the girls we had fun with yesterday!" "What do you mean ''much better''? She blows them out of the water!" "Shall we go over and chat with this beauty?" Old Dog asked Pig Head with a smile. "Of course!" Pig Head raised his eyebrows and replied with a grin. Then, the two of them headed straight for He Qianqian. "Huff!" He Qianqian surfaced, wiped the water off her face, and took a deep breath. Opening her eyes that had been obscured by water, He Qianqian was somewhat surprised to find two burly young men beside her unexpectedly. Seeing the tattoos on their arms, He Qianqian subconsciously classified these two as bad news. And the following statements from the two men confirmed He Qianqian''s suspicions. Seeing He Qianqian surface, Pig Head looked at her pretty face with a grin, "Beauty, nice skills!" Giving the two men a sweep with her eyes, He Qianqian ignored them. Her usual approach to such people was to avoid and ignore them. So, He Qianqian turned around, intending to leave. But as soon as she turned, she came to a halt; another person was blocking her path ahead. Old Dog stood in He Qianqian''s way with a chuckle, "Beauty, don''t be in such a hurry to leave. We mean no harm; we just want to make friends." "Yeah, just making friends. Don''t be so cruel!" said Pig Head with a grin, his gaze repeatedly wandering over He Qianqian''s submerged body, his lewd look not even slightly concealed. He Qianqian, with a cold face and expressionless, said, "No need, I have something else to do. If I have time, we can chat another time." With that, He Qianqian turned towards another direction, planning to leave. But she was quickly blocked again. With a roguish smile on his face, Pig Head looked at He Qianqian, "Why wait for next time? Might as well seize the day. It''s just a chat!" It seemed that the two men were determined not to let her leave. He Qianqian was nervous inside and instinctively looked in Lin Tian''s direction. At this moment, the first person He Qianqian thought of was Lin Tian. "What''s wrong?" Just as He Qianqian looked up, a familiar voice came from behind her. Hearing this voice brought joy to He Qianqian, and the tension in her heart was immediately relieved. ``` "What''s the matter?" Lin Tian quickly came to He Qianqian''s side, giving the two men beside her a cold glance. Even though both of these men were about 1.8 meters tall with bulging muscles on their arms, and tattoos inked on them, obviously not the sort to be tangled with lightly, Lin Tian was not the least bit intimidated by them. If they dared to get cocky, Lin Tian wouldn''t mind teaching them why flowers are so red! Seeing Lin Tian approaching, He Qianqian felt much more relieved, well aware of Lin Tian''s capabilities. However, He Qianqian didn''t want to stir up trouble and shook her head at Lin Tian, "It''s nothing, let''s go." Saying that, He Qianqian turned around and prepared to leave. Lin Tian gave the two men a cool look and, without a word, turned to leave as well. After all, there hadn''t been any actual conflict, and Lin Tian wasn''t the type to start fights with everyone he saw. In Lin Tian''s view, he had let the two men off easy, but Lao Zhu and Lao Gou didn''t see it that way. At first, they were taken aback when a man approached them, but their concern disappeared when they saw it was just a kid. Especially when they saw the kid looking at them with a warning look, it made them even more annoyed. Warning? Did this little brat think he could warn them? So, when He Qianqian and Lin Tian were walking away, Lao Zhu cursed from behind, "Hey kid, what''s with that look? What, you think you''re better than me?" Hearing this curse, Lin Tian paused and his expression turned extremely ugly. "Don''t mind him!" Noticing Lin Tian''s reaction, He Qianqian grabbed his arm and shook her head. She really didn''t want Lin Tian to cause trouble. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian ignored it and prepared to leave with He Qianqian. But after just a few steps, the cursing behind them grew more intense and louder: "Damn it, kid, watch yourself next time or I''ll break your damn legs!" Lao Zhu''s voice was loud, and the sudden outburst of cursing made the whole swimming pool go silent, with everyone turning their gazes towards them. Fearing that Lin Tian would rush over and start a fight, He Qianqian held onto his arm tightly, blocking his path forward. Lin Tian''s face turned iron-blue as he followed He Qianqian forward. To Lao Zhu and Lao Gou, Lin Tian''s lack of retaliation was seen as cowardice, especially under the gaze of the entire pool, making their cursing even more intense and vulgar: "Little brat, have you grown a dick yet? If you dare glare at me again, I''ll gouge out your eyes!" "Kid, just get lost. If I get annoyed, you''ll be licking my xx!" Lao Gou taunted from behind. Lin Tian stopped in his tracks, his face an iron-blue, head slightly lowered, muttering to himself, "You don''t die till you try to." Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold light flickering within. With a small flick of his hand, Lin Tian shook off He Qianqian''s grip on his arm and turned around with a cold face, heading towards the two men at a brisk pace. "Lin Tian, where are you going? Come back!" He Qianqian called anxiously. Lin Tian''s face was cold, and without a word, he quickened his pace towards the two men. "You don''t die till you try to," he said again. Lin Tian''s cold gaze fixed on the jeering men, as he quickly strode forward. At that moment, the water in the swimming pool reached his neck and the strong resistance made it nearly impossible for a normal person to move quickly. ``` But under Lin Tian''s formidable strength, the resistance of the water seemed nonexistent. With the powerful movement of Lin Tian''s legs, the water beneath was forcibly parted. Seeing Lin Tian charging angrily towards them, Lao Zhu and his partner were not afraid but rather somewhat excited. This kid dares to come over, great, I''ve been itching for a fight. In their opinion, Lin Tian was just asking for a beating. Not to mention their years of fighting experience, let''s talk about size; both of them stood at 1.8 meters, while Lin Tian was only 1.7 meters talla complete mismatch. Moreover, it was two against one on their side. No matter how you looked at it, Lin Tian was sure to be beaten without any suspense! Not only did Lao Zhu and his partner think so, but others at the pool also believed Lin Tian was bound to suffer. Some of the older spectators even thought Lin Tian was too impulsive. However, the scene that ensued took everyone by surprise. Lin Tian quickly approached them, and as he did, a sneer surfaced on Lao Zhu''s face: "Kid, are you coming over to kneel and lick my xx?" "Lick your mother''s x!" Lin Tian glared with narrowed eyes, and suddenly reached out his hand to grab at Lao Zhu''s headthen ruthlessly pressed down! Splash! Lao Zhu''s head was forcibly pushed down by Lin Tian''s single hand! Down into the water! Seeing this, Lao Gou beside him was stunned. But before he could react, a strong hand suddenly grabbed his hair and an irresistible force came from above! He was ruthlessly pressed down! Splash! Lao Gou''s head was also forcibly pushed under the water by Lin Tian! Lin Tian, with a cold face, grabbed one head in each hand and ruthlessly submerged them in the water! Bubble bubble! The water in the swimming pool started churning violently as the two struggled desperately below! Lin Tian''s face remained cold, his muscles taut, while the two frantically clawed at his arms. He pressed down hard! It took a full twenty seconds before Lin Tian let their heads come up! "Huff huff!" Once above water, both gasped for air, looking utterly disheveled! But before they could catch their breath for a few seconds, an overwhelming force once again came from above their heads! Pressed down hard! Lin Tian, mercilessly, pushed their heads back under the water again! "Lin Tian, stop it!" He Qianqian finally got there, looking anxiously at Lin Tian. Lin Tian, with a cold face, didn''t say a word, his hands still pressing down hard, showing no mercy! If they don''t want to save face, then feel my wrath! Lin Tian was furious! Twenty seconds later, Lin Tian pulled both up by the hair once more! "Huff huff!" They greedily gasped for air, but within two seconds, another overpowering force bore down on their heads! Forcibly! Their heads were pushed under by Lin Tian yet again! Silence! Silence! The scene went completely silent! The vast swimming pool quieted down! Everyone watched, dumbfounded, at this violent spectacle! After pressing them down and pulling them up four or five times, Lin Tian finally let them go. When Lin Tian released them, they were nearly powerless, their faces pale and bloodless, their eyes bulging slightly outward. "Huff huff!" They greedily gasped for big breaths, and it took a full thirty seconds for them to recover their strength. Once they got their breath back, Lao Zhu glared at Lin Tian, gasping angrily, "Kid..." "What?" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, cutting off Lao Zhu''s words. Seeing Lin Tian''s stern face, Lao Zhu wisely shut his mouth. He was genuinely scared. Seeing that the two had smartly closed their mouths, Lin Tian scoffed coldly and barked, "Get lost!" Lao Zhu and his partner glared at Lin Tian with resentment. Despite wanting to tear Lin Tian apart, they didn''t dare to say anything. They dragged their weary bodies away obediently. Watching them leave obediently, Lin Tian sneered disdainfully. "Lin Tian, you were a bit impulsive," He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with some concern. She wasn''t worried about Lin Tian getting hurt, but she was worried about his impulsive nature that could lead him into trouble in the future. "I know, but there''s a limit to what one can endure," Lin Tian replied, aware that He Qianqian meant well. In the past, Lin Tian would have swallowed his pride since there''s no benefit to being a hot-headed hero. However, now there was no need for him to tolerate such behavior. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the Supernatural Ability System, he might not be invincible, but he certainly didn''t consider a few hoodlums worthy of his concern. If he had to tolerate even this small irritation with the Supernatural Ability System, then what''s the point? Seeing that Lin Tian showed no sign of reflection, He Qianqian shook her head and then said, "Let''s go quickly. I don''t think they''re good people. If they bring others and block our way, that would be troublesome." "Yeah, let''s go." Lin Tian agreed with this suggestion. Although he wasn''t afraid of these people, fighting was always bad. Let''s not talk about his mother''s nagging; it would be no good if some of the girls got hurt. Relieved to see Lin Tian agreeing, He Qianqian felt some relief. At least Lin Tian didn''t have the arrogance of thinking he was the best in the world. Lin Tian still had rationality. "Okay, we''ll tell Mengting and the others to stop playing and go back," He Qianqian said, as she looked around and found Bu Mengting, then immediately walked towards her direction. And at this time, Bu Mengting and the others were also walking towards Lin Tian''s group. Chapter 52 - 46: Disaster Having located Bu Mengting and the others, Lin Tian and He Qianqian walked toward them. A few minutes later, the two of them met up with Bu Mengting and her group. Glancing at the somewhat nervous girls, He Qianqian spoke up, "Let''s head back; I''m afraid they''ll bring reinforcements for revenge." The girls naturally had no objections to He Qianqian''s suggestion. To be honest, they were still quite nervous. After all, not everyone could remain calm after the scene that had just unfolded. As they were leaving the swimming pool, Lin Tian noticed some of the girls were stealthily glancing at him. Their looks were a mix of curiosity and fear. The fierce outburst Lin Tian had just displayed took them all by surprise. They couldn''t imagine the usually amiable Lin Tian could become so violent. After scanning the girls, Lin Tian didn''t mind and continued to leave the pool with them toward the changing rooms of the swimming center, ready to change and leave. Arriving at the corridor, Lin Tian parted ways with the girls as the changing rooms were in different directions. Just as Lin Tian was about to enter his room, a staff member of the swimming center looked around cautiously before approaching him. Lin Tian stopped walking and curiously turned to look at him. After checking his surroundings again and making sure no one was around, Wang Hong quietly came up to Lin Tian and whispered, "You should leave quickly; those guys are all hoodlums, and they''ve certainly called for reinforcements now!" Lin Tian looked at him somewhat surprised, then nodded and whispered a thankful word. After speaking with Lin Tian, Wang Hong checked anxiously around one last time before hurriedly leaving. The reason Wang Hong came to warn Lin Tian was that he never liked those men who harassed girls at the swimming center every day. Since Wang Hong couldn''t antagonize them, he was naturally happy to see someone teaching them a lesson today. According to Wang Hong, if Lin Tian didn''t leave quickly, he would definitely be at a disadvantage when they brought reinforcements. Lin Tian didn''t know about Wang Hong''s worries, but even so, he changed his clothes quickly, needing just a minute. After changing, Lin Tian went to the front desk, reclaimed the deposit for his locker key, and then strolled leisurely toward the women''s changing room corridor. Lin Tian looked very calm, not nervous at all, his steps unhurried. Although he didn''t want to stir up trouble, he wasn''t panicked by those people. In Lin Tian''s view, keeping out of their way was already quite accommodating. Unaware of Lin Tian''s confidence, Wang Hong shook his head disbelievingly as he watched Lin Tian''s carefree manner. Still so leisurely at a time like this? Was he not afraid of being beaten? Wang Hong was truly speechless about Lin Tian. Lin Tian walked unhurriedly to the women''s changing room corridor. Possibly worried about retaliation, the girls changed very quickly. Just as Lin Tian arrived at the corridor, several girls came out of their rooms. Most of their hair was still wet, too rushed to use a hairdryer. As he glanced at the girls'' wet hair, Lin Tian suggested, "How about you dry your hair first?" Tossing her somewhat damp hair, He Qianqian shook her head, "Let''s go; we''ll take care of it back home!" Hearing He Qianqian''s words, the other girls nodded repeatedly. Clearly, they shared He Qianqian''s view. Seeing that the girls didn''t care, Lin Tian didn''t insist and nodded, "Okay, let''s go." As Lin Tian and his group were leaving the swimming center, everyone in the center''s lobby turned their eyes toward them. They were all aware of what had happened in the swimming center. Once outside the swimming center, Lin Tian looked around and then asked, "Are we taking the bus or a taxi?" "Let''s take a taxi. I..." He Qianqian hadn''t finished her sentence when suddenly a series of rapid screeching sounds interrupted her. "Shhh~!" A series of abrupt screeching sounds drew everyone''s attention. Two black Santanas and four or five motorcycles violently stopped at the entrance to the swimming center, blocking Lin Tian and his group''s path. Whoosh whoosh~! A bunch of people clamored down from the motorcycles and cars. "It''s that guy, brothers, get him!" Old Pig stared venomously at Lin Tian. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this crowd, Lin Tian chuckled bitterly, realizing he couldn''t avoid a fight today. In the instant the group charged him, Lin Tian burst forward, choosing to meet them head-on. Seeing a crowd descend all at once outside, Wang Hong, who had been watching Lin Tian, tightened up, then internally started to rant, "Kid, I told you to be quick, and you weren''t. You were taking your sweet time, and now look at the mess you''re in!" Wang Hong complained internally, feeling Lin Tian did not see him as worth heeding and predicted Lin Tian would suffer a harsh beating. Yet, what transpired next completely defied Wang Hong''s expectations. Wang Hong stared dumbfounded at the scene unfolding outside the swimming center, disbelief on his face. Not just Wang Hong, everyone in the swimming center''s lobby was also shocked at the scene outside. How could this be? This was the thought on everyone''s mind. Looking at the scene outside, everyone inside the swimming pool couldn''t believe their eyes, feeling somewhat dazed. Wang Hong stared blankly outside, hardly believing what he was seeing. At first, when those people had surrounded Lin Tianyi and his company, Wang Hong thought Lin Tian was definitely going to be beaten up this time. It was inevitable since the other side had more than a dozen people, some even wielding clubs, while Lin Tian was the only man on his side, and he was unarmed. Lin Tian was definitely going to get hammered! But the next scene made Wang Hong''s eyes nearly pop out of his head. As those people charged at Lin Tian, he charged at them instead. Like a tiger entering a flock of sheep! It wasn''t Lin Tian who got beaten up, but Lin Tian who was doing the beating! Lin Tian was thrashing ten people! Fast! The first impression Lin Tian gave Wang Hong was speed, he was too fast! Wang Hong even felt like Lin Tian''s movements were creating blurs. Lin Tian was so quick that, despite the large number of opponents, not many attacks actually landed on him. Strong! Next, Wang Hong felt that Lin Tian''s strength was overwhelming! Every time Lin Tian threw a punch or kicked, someone would definitely fly out. It could be said that each of Lin Tian''s punches and kicks could disable one person''s ability to attack. Thrashing! Overpowering! Because of Lin Tian''s incredible speed and strength, it ended up being Lin Tian alone overpowering a dozen others! Ten seconds! Even in less than ten seconds, the group that was originally fuming was all lying on the ground groaning constantly! None of them were standing anymore! Quiet! Everyone was just staring blankly at Lin Tian. Observing the people lying on the ground who couldn''t get up, Lin Tian shook his head and chuckled bitterly. Actually, Lin Tian didn''t want to get involved like this since it had caused quite a scene. If the police got involved, it would be troublesome. Lin Tian didn''t want to end up in the police station again as his mother definitely wouldn''t let him off easily. Glancing at those who couldn''t get up, Lin Tian looked up at the somewhat dazed He Qianqian and others and said, "Let''s hurry up and leave!" "Huh?" He Qianqian and the others were stunned for a moment, snapping back to reality after hearing Lin Tian''s words. The frantic scene just now not only stunned the people inside the swimming pool but also left He Qianqian and others, except for Bu Mengting, completely astonished. He Qianqian realized that over the course of just one month, Lin Tian''s strength seemed to have massively increased from what it had been in the park. "Let''s go." After giving He Qianqian and the others who were still a bit dazed another look, Lin Tian urged them. "Oh? Oh! Then, let''s go!" He Qianqian understood what Lin Tian meant and quickly agreed once she came back to her senses. "Beep beep" However, just as they were about to leave, suddenly a police car with its siren blaring swiftly drove up. Screech~! A sharp brake sound echoed. Seeing the police exit the car, Lin Tian was at a loss for words; were the police in China this quick to respond now? What made Lin Tian even more speechless was that the arriving officer was someone he knew. Chen Yixuan! After getting out of the car, Chen Yixuan was shocked to see people collapsed all over the ground, and after a brief scan, she spotted Lin Tian nearby with a resigned expression on his face. Seeing Lin Tian, a realization flashed through Chen Yixuan''s mind: "If it''s this guy, that''s normal." "Hmph! Fighting again! It won''t be so easy to let you go this time!" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian with a frosty gaze. Noticing Chen Yixuan''s icy look, Lin Tian gave a bitter smile. This is bad! Chapter 53 - 47 Being Despised An hour later, in the interrogation room of the police station, Chen Yixuan knocked vigorously on the table and measured Lin Tian up and down with a playful gaze, "Tell me, what''s the situation this time!" "Officer, it really wasn''t my fault, those guys insisted on causing trouble!" Lin Tian sat in the chair, looking innocently at Chen Yixuan. This time, his hands hadn''t been cuffed. "Have some respect, what''s with the casual address, call me Officer!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Bin sitting beside Chen Yixuan slammed the table and glared at Lin Tian with dissatisfaction. Chen Yixuan was the goddess of the single men in the police station, and the way Lin Tian looked at and behaved towards Chen Yixuan made him very uncomfortable. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian glanced at Wang Bin, guessed what was going on, and pursed his lips without saying anything. "Others looking for you? I think it''s the other way around! Who was it that rushed over and pressed someone under water? Quite bold of you!" Chen Yixuan ignored Wang Bin''s outburst and continued to stare icily at Lin Tian. Before interrogating Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan had already gotten a preliminary understanding of the incident. Lin Tian curled his lips in disdain, "It''s because they were mouthing off too much!" "Well, if you maintain that attitude, get ready to be locked up for a few days!" Seeing Lin Tian showing no signs of remorse, Chen Yixuan looked at him with a cold laugh. "Ah? No, can''t I just admit my mistake and that''ll be the end of it?" The moment Lin Tian heard he might be locked up for a few days, he was startled and quickly protested. This time, since he had thrown the first punch and the other party might indeed find a reason to lock him up for a few days, he was worried. Just as Chen Yixuan was about to say something, the door to the interrogation room suddenly opened, and a young police officer with a solemn face pushed open the door. "Sister Chen..." The police officer opened the door, scanned Chen Yixuan, and seemed hesitant to speak. Seeing the officer''s solemn expression, Chen Yixuan''s heart sank and, paying no further attention to Lin Tian, she quickly got up and walked over. She left the room with the police officer, making sure to close the interrogation room door behind her. Noticing Chen Yixuan''s expression, a hint of curiosity flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes as he then began to focus his attention, listening carefully. Ever since gaining the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian''s hearing had improved significantly. Although the door was closed, the conversation from outside was faintly audible to him. "Sister Chen, another female body was found in the east side of the city!" "What?" "Judging by the method, there''s an eighty percent chance it''s the same person as the case from a week ago!" Taking a deep breath, Chen Yixuan nodded solemnly, "Alright, I got it. I''ll go to the scene immediately. You go ahead!" Saying this, Chen Yixuan turned and once again, pushed open the interrogation room door. As Chen Yixuan re-entered, Lin Tian noticed her face had become very serious, and her entire demeanor was cold. With a brief sweep of his gaze and combining it with the earlier conversation, Lin Tian guessed that Chen Yixuan must be dealing with a tricky case. A murder in Wu''an City a week ago? I hadn''t heard about it? Confusion flickered through Lin Tian''s eyes. After re-entering the interrogation room, Chen Yixuan glanced at Lin Tian, then turned to Wang Bin and said, "Alright, let him go." "Huh?" Hearing Chen Yixuan''s words, Wang Bin was startled. Hadn''t she said she would properly teach the other party a lesson just a moment ago? Why was she letting him go so easily now? "Just let it be!" After giving Wang Bin a look, Chen Yixuan walked over to the desk to organize the files. Now, Chen Yixuan was in no mood to pay attention to Lin Tian. Compared to that case, Lin Tian''s issues didn''t even amount to sesame seeds. It was just a plain fight, and nobody was injured. Since the other party didn''t use a knife, and Lin Tian had restrained his strength while beating them, all of them were knocked down by him, but in reality, they only suffered from superficial wounds. Even without that case, Chen Yixuan had only planned to intimidate Lin Tian. Now with that distressing matter in mind, Chen Yixuan had no desire to deal with Lin Tian. While Chen Yixuan was arranging the files, the door to the interrogation room opened once more, and a policeman glanced in before beckoning to Wang Bin, "Wang Bin, come out for a minute." Seconds after Wang Bin left, Chen Yixuan had also finished arranging the files, holding the files in her hands, she gave Lin Tian an expressionless glance, "Alright, you can leave. If I catch you again, prepare to spend a few days in jail!" With that, Chen Yixuan turned and left. Just as Chen Yixuan turned, a synthesized electronic voice suddenly resounded in Lin Tian''s mind, "Task: Help Chen Yixuan catch the rapist-murderer. Task Reward: Two Supernatural Points." The sudden voice in his head startled Lin Tian. A task at this moment? Snapping back to reality and seeing Chen Yixuan about to open the door and leave, Lin Tian quickly stood up and called out, "Chen Yixuan!" Chen Yixuan paused, turned back with a puzzled look, and asked Lin Tian, "How do you know my name?" "Heh heh, I have good hearing, I overheard it," Lin Tian chuckled. Frowning at Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan replied with a cold face, "Don''t call me by my name, just go." Lin Tian didn''t pick up on Chen Yixuan''s words but instead said, "I heard there''s a murderer on the loose outside?" "How did you know that?" Chen Yixuan''s gaze sharpened and her expression turned solemn instantly. The news of the murderer hadn''t been released yet, so how could he know? Noticing Chen Yixuan''s reaction and realizing she might have misunderstood, Lin Tian quickly explained, "I have good hearing, I heard it when you were talking to the other officer outside." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s explanation, Chen Yixuan''s expression somewhat relaxed, relieved that the news was going to be released anyway and it could no longer be suppressed. As long as Lin Tian didn''t know from other sources, it was somewhat better. Chapter 54 - 47 Being Despised_2 Despite that, Chen Yixuan still warned, "Don''t talk nonsense, just focus on your studies!" Saying this, Chen Yixuan didn''t plan to pay any more attention to Lin Tian and turned to open the door directly. "I can help you catch him!" Seeing Chen Yixuan preparing to leave, Lin Tian quickly said. Chen Yixuan, who was about to step out of the room, paused and slowly turned around, sizing up Lin Tian with a hint of contemptuous sneer, "You? Hmph..." After speaking, Chen Yixuan turned around and quickly walked away, not bothering to pay any more attention to Lin Tian. Watching Chen Yixuan walk away quickly, Lin Tian muttered under his breath, "Damn, looking down on me! Feeling despised, Lin Tian left the interrogation room with a gloomy mood. When Lin Tian came out of the interrogation room, he found that He Qianqian and the others had already come out. Seeing Lin Tian, He Qianqian walked over, her voice filled with concern, "Are you okay?" "I''m fine!" Lin Tian gave her a reassuring smile. He felt somewhat relieved that the police hadn''t involved his parents this time. This allowed the anxiety Lin Tian had been carrying to settle down. As long as his parents didn''t know, it was good. "Click!" Just then, a nearby door opened, and those gang members walked out too. Upon seeing Lin Tian, the gang members like Old Pig glared at him with hatred in their eyes, filled with fury. Lin Tian glanced at them and sneered, raising his eyebrows, "What? Still not convinced?" "Hmph! Kid, you just wait!" After glaring at Lin Tian, Old Pig and the others walked away hatefully. They dared not cause trouble at the police station. Lin Tian scornfully eyed them and then turned his head, saying, "Let''s go, we should head back too." As they walked out of the police station with Lin Tian, He Qianqian lectured him, "You can''t be so impulsive in the future. You won the fight this time, but what about next time? You can''t win every time. And even if you win, what if you injure someone? You''d have to pay medical expenses or even end up in jail. It''s not worth it." Hearing He Qianqian''s incessant nagging, Lin Tian curled his lips and thought to himself, "She''s as nagging as my mother!" Noticing the look of indifference in Lin Tian''s eyes, He Qianqian got somewhat annoyed, pinched Lin Tian''s waist fiercely with her little hand, and chided softly, "Are you listening?" "Ah! It hurts! I heard, I heard!" A sudden sharp pain shot through his waist, making Lin Tian cry out involuntarily, begging for mercy quickly. If Lin Tian had tensed his muscles, He Qianqian naturally wouldn''t have been able to pinch so painfully, but her action this time was so sudden that by the time Lin Tian reacted, it was already too late. "Hmph! Good that you know what''s good for you!" Seeing Lin Tian pleading, He Qianqian finally let go with satisfaction. He Qianqian didn''t notice that her attitude toward Lin Tian just now was very much like that between boyfriend and girlfriend, making their interaction seem somewhat intimate. He Qianqian didn''t notice the shift in her own demeanor, but Bu Mengting by her side did, feeling that there seemed to be more than meets the eye between He Qianqian and Lin Tian. It seemed a little too intimate. Noticing the hand He Qianqian placed on Lin Tian''s waist, Bu Mengting subconsciously pursed her lips, her expression becoming somewhat sullen. The subtle changes in the expressions of the two women went unnoticed by Lin Tian. At this time, most of his attention was concentrated on the newly emerged mission. "The mission says that I need to help Chen Yixuan catch the criminal. Since it''s about helping, Chen Yixuan needs to be present. If I do it alone, it definitely won''t count. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be called helping but going solo." It was this thought that led Lin Tian to tell Chen Yixuan at the police station that he would help her. After all, to complete this mission, it was crucial to interact with Chen Yixuan. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be called helping. "Since I''m going to help her, I definitely need to know the details of the case. Going in blind is not an option. It looks like I''ll have to play the thief tonight," Lin Tian mused, beginning to decide on his next move. "What are you zoning out for? Get in the car!" He Qianqian said, noticing Lin Tian''s daze and patting his shoulder. "Huh?" Lin Tian started, looking up to find the taxi He Qianqian had called had already arrived. Lin Tian offered an apologetic smile and bent down to get into the car. ** At eleven o''clock at night, feeling that his parents had already gone to sleep, Lin Tian quietly got up, opened his bedroom door and carefully left the house. Once out of the residential area, Lin Tian hailed a taxi and headed straight to the police station in the eastern district of the city. Arriving at the police station''s entrance, Lin Tian found a spot without people or cameras, and with a thought, he turned invisible. Invisible, Lin Tian walked boldly through the main entrance of the police station. At this time, most of the police staff had gone off duty, leaving only a few on call in the station. Lin Tian scanned the area and walked further inside. A murmur of voices called his attention from one of the rooms that seemed to be a conference room. Hearing the voices, Lin Tian headed straight there. Fearing that his footsteps would arouse suspicion, he wore a pair of soft shoes that made almost no sound as he walked. Reaching the room where the voices were coming from, Lin Tian saw seven or eight police officers inside, apparently in a meeting. He even spotted Chen Yixuan among them. Lin Tian listened from outside the room for a while, a glint of satisfaction in his eyesit was the case he had heard about during the day. After listening at the door for half an hour, Lin Tian had gained a good understanding of the case. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A week earlier, the police had found a female tenant dead in her room, all by herself. The girl''s body was bare, and after the coroner''s examination, it was determined she had died from rape and murder. The incident had prompted the police to throw all their resources into the investigation while keeping the news under wraps for the time being. But a week had gone by with no leads, and even worse, the perpetrator had struck again after a week! Through **** comparison, they confirmed that these two incidents were the work of the same person. Two cases of rape and murder in one week had sent shockwaves through the city''s leadership. Outraged by the criminal''s audacity, the higher-ups ordered a swift resolution to the case. After listening for a bit longer, obtaining the information he needed and feeling that his invisibility would soon wear off, Lin Tian quietly left. Lin Tian walked out of the police station and, finding a concealed corner, he dispelled his invisibility. As Lin Tian walked to the exit, he thought to himself, "Now I have a lead. What''s left is to take action. According to the police''s plan, they''ll make a move tomorrow. All I need to do is follow them and then find an opportunity to intervene." Lin Tian had no intention of working alonehe knew that when it came to professional work, professionals do it best. He certainly couldn''t analyze the clues as well as the police could. Leaning against the wall to ponder for a moment and confirming his next steps, Lin Tian prepared to head back. Just as Lin Tian turned to leave, a crisp female voice suddenly reached his ears: "Lin Tian!" Startled by the voice, Lin Tian turned his head and saw Chen Yixuan emerging from inside. Chapter 55 - 48 Is it him? Lin Tian turned his head and just then noticed Chen Yixuan coming out from inside. "Is the meeting over?" Lin Tian muttered to himself. "Lin Tian, what are you doing here?" After speaking to a colleague who came out with her, Chen Yixuan walked over to Lin Tian alone. "Just taking a walk!" Lin Tian replied offhandedly. "Just walking around?" Chen Yixuan frowned as she sized up Lin Tian, her face stern as she lectured, "What are you doing out so late? Hurry home and stop wandering around all day!" In Chen Yixuan''s view, Lin Tian was just a youngster; seeing him out so late, she naturally felt the need to scold him. Chen Yixuan treated Lin Tian like a child, but Lin Tian certainly didn''t think so, and he was quite unhappy with Chen Yixuan''s scolding. Glancing at Chen Yixuan with a bit of annoyance, Lin Tian retorted, "Who are you, my mother?" "You!" Annoyed by Lin Tian''s dismissive attitude, Chen Yixuan frowned and waited for Lin Tian''s response, "What, itching for a fight again, want to go back in?" "Pfft!" Lin Tian sneered, but didn''t say anything as he was genuinely afraid of Chen Yixuan''s furyin case she would report his daytime fight to his own mother. Seeing Lin Tian back down, Chen Yixuan nodded in satisfaction, then waved him off casually, "Get home quickly, and don''t roam around aimlessly!" "I wasn''t roaming aimlessly!" Lin Tian grumbled. "Then what were you doing?" Chen Yixuan glanced at Lin Tian. "I was helping you catch criminals, didn''t I tell you during the day?" Lin Tian said as if it were obvious. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Chen Yixuan was speechless. She looked him up and down, half-smiling as she said, "Please, just stay where you''re cool, okay? Go home!" Having said that, Chen Yixuan shook her head, no longer bothering with Lin Tian, and turned to leave. Seeing Chen Yixuan turning away, Lin Tian spoke up, "What if I can help you?" Chen Yixuan stopped, turned and looked Lin Tian up and down, "You? Yeah right!" "Don''t believe me?" Chen Yixuan glared. Shock! Astonishment! Chen Yixuan was stunned. Lin Tian''s speed was too fast; he suddenly moved closer, suddenly spoke, and even more suddenly, he made a grab. The whole process took only a few seconds! By the time Chen Yixuan realized what had happened, Lin Tian had already finished everything. After a stunned second, Chen Yixuan glared angrily, her face flushing with rage. But at that moment, Lin Tian suddenly chuckled, turning and quickly moving away before Chen Yixuan could explode in anger. Lin Tian was very fast, almost in the blink of an eye he was out of Chen Yixuan''s sight. Watching Lin Tian sprint away, Chen Yixuan''s face turned from pale to flush, her heavy breathing clearly indicating her extreme fury! Teasing! She had actually been teased by this boy! Rage! Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yixuan felt a flush of anger and embarrassment! "Don''t let me catch you!" Chen Yixuan glared fiercely at the quickly disappearing figure of Lin Tian. "Ha ha..." Lin Tian chuckled to himself as he quickly made his escape. "Acting all high and mighty, the boss won''t teach you who''s boss unless she has to!" Lin Tian thought somewhat smugly. Chen Yixuan''s lecturing attitude earlier had irritated Lin Tian, prompting his earlier actions. After running a distance and ensuring that Chen Yixuan wouldn''t chase after him, Lin Tian finally stopped, hailed a taxi, and prepared to head home. At half past eleven the next evening, Lin Tian arrived in the old town sector of the eastern part of the city. He had come here based on the discussion at the police meeting yesterday. Thinking of this, Lin Tian looked towards a fruit shop not far away. In that fruit shop, two men were casually browsing. Upon close observation, one could see that both men were wearing a Bluetooth headset in their ears. Plainclothes! Lin Tian naturally recognized these two; he had seen them at the meeting yesterday. Lin Tian glanced briefly, then his gaze shifted towards a narrow alley on the other side. Lin Tian smacked his lips and muttered, "Chen Yixuan does look quite feminine!" Saying this, Lin Tian chuckled and followed. At this moment, Lin Tian was invisible, not seen by anyone around. The reason why Chen Yixuan was dressed like this was naturally as a decoy. Following yesterday''s police discussion, they thought of a less-than-ideal solution, which was to use a girl as bait. Initially, there was a proposal for a man to dress as a woman. But since it had been tried before and did not work, they decided to use a real girl this time. And it was Chen Yixuan who had volunteered to be the bait. At half past eleven at night, the old district was quite dark, especially since the area was underdeveloped and many places were very shadowy. Some spots even lacked street lights, not to mention cameras. Now Chen Yixuan was walking down a dark alley completely devoid of street lights and cameras. The entire alley appeared quite sinister. Normally, at night, unless there was an emergency, girls would not choose this route. Of course, Lin Tian knew that if anything were to happen, the police hiding nearby would swarm over in just a dozen seconds. Lin Tian followed slowly, still unseen. Actually, Lin Tian was doubtful about whether the criminal would be foolish enough to show up, wondering if this method was really viable. Of course, this thought just circled in Lin Tian''s mind and then vanished. The police were not fools; surely, they had proposed this ambush because they saw some practicality in it. As for the specific reasons, Lin Tian didn''t wish to delve deeper; he didn''t want to waste his brain cells, all he had to do was follow behind the police and then make his move when necessary. Chapter 56 - 48 Is that him?_2 He moved slowly through the pitch-black alley, and nothing happened. Lin Tian felt somewhat disappointed. Just when Lin Tian let his guard down, suddenly one or two dark figures sprang out in front of him! Lin Tian''s eyes widened in shock! Seeing this scene, Lin Tian''s eyes bulged! Completely unprepared for such a turn of events, he froze for a moment before Lin Tian hurriedly gave chase. It wasn''t just Lin Tian who was stunned, Chen Yixuan, who had been tense all along, also unconsciously relaxed after stepping out of the alley. The powerless Chen Yixuan wanted to struggle, but the drug was too potent; despite having breathed in just a whiff, she felt her whole body go weak. Her full strength was now reduced to a mere thirty percent! A somewhat panicked Chen Yixuan tried to scream, but couldn''t. In her urgency, she pressed a button in her pocket, an emergency device. In the area surrounding the alley, there were people scattered around who didn''t seem conspicuous. But if one paid attention, they would notice that each of them was wearing a Bluetooth earpiece. When Chen Yixuan was captured, she still let out some faint moans and groans. Hearing these sounds, some people felt something was amiss and quickly asked, ""Yixuan, are you okay?"" "..." But there was silence, no one answered. At this point, others also sensed something was wrong and hurriedly inquired, ""Chen Yixuan, can you hear us? Please respond?"" "..." Still, there was silence. "Beep beep..." Just as these individuals felt something was off, a series of urgent beeps suddenly rang out in their earphones. Hearing this beeping, all the police officers'' faces changed! They all dashed towards Chen Yixuan''s location en masse, and as they ran, they swiftly drew their handguns! The alarm had actually sounded! Something must have happened to Chen Yixuan, and she must not even be able to speak, or else she wouldn''t have triggered the alarm. Seeing the person dragging Chen Yixuan away, Lin Tian paused for a moment before quickly following. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But after just a few seconds of pursuit, Lin Tian noticed that the assailant suddenly stopped, then swiftly turned around, holding something dark in his hand! A handgun! Startled by the object in his hand, Lin Tian realized the handgun was pointed in his direction! Seeing this, Lin Tian quickly dropped to the ground! Bang! A gunshot rang out! Bang! This shot hit the wall not far behind Lin Tian, kicking up a spray of stone fragments. "Phew!" Lin Tian lay on the ground, gasping for air deeply. At this moment, a look of bewilderment and shock crossed Lin Tian''s face, ""Can, can he sense me?"" "Bang!" Another gunshot sounded from behind! Lin Tian was startled and, still lying on the ground, quickly turned his head to see a plainclothes officer at the corner of the wall, firing his handgun towards the criminal''s direction. "Could it be that the assailant did not detect me, but rather the cops?" A thought flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. "Bang bang!" The intense sound of gunfire interrupted Lin Tian''s thoughts. Staying prone on the ground, he lifted his head and looked ahead. He looked up and saw the criminal firing a shot with composure. "Bang!" "Ah!" A scream followed the gunshot. Lin Tianyi was startled, turned his head to look, and found that the criminal''s shot had hit the undercover officer in the thigh. "Tap tap..." At that moment, a series of rapid footsteps sounded from all directions, as the ambushing undercovers all rushed over. Lying on the ground, Lin Tian glanced around and felt this place was unsafe, so he quietly started to move his body to find a better position. While he was moving, Lin Tian kept his eyes tightly on the criminal, ready to dodge at the fastest speed when the criminal''s gaze swept over him. But the criminal''s gaze passed over Lin Tian without any reaction, as if he had seen nothing. Seeing this, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief, "Luckily, the opponent can''t see me." Knowing the enemy couldn''t penetrate his invisibility emboldened Lin Tian considerably, and he began to search for a suitable position with ease. "Bang bang!" Meanwhile, the gunfire was getting fiercer. Seeing the police surrounding him, the criminal seemed very calm, expressionless, as if he had known these officers would come. The criminal didn''t hide much, just kept shooting one bullet after another! "Bang bang!" His marksmanship was precise; any officer who was slightly careless got hit. Startled by his accurate shooting, while the officers initially charged fiercely, they soon all took cover and could only quietly fire off a couple of shots. But with such shooting, who knew where the bullets were going? Besides, the criminal still had a hostage in hand; they dared not shoot directly, for fear of hitting Chen Yixuan. The far-reaching bullets were fired solely for deterrence, to prevent the opponent from getting too cocky. The criminal obviously noticed this too. At first, he would dodge a little, but in the end, he didn''t dodge at all, just stood there brazenly, holding Chen Yixuan with one arm and firing with the other. Because of his precise shooting, anyone who dared to show their head was easily shot at, and in this way, a dozen officers were actually being suppressed by one person. After firing seven or eight shots, when the police thought he was out of bullets, one peeked out, only for a bullet to shoot over, narrowly missing them. Hiding on one side, Lin Tian could see through clairvoyance that the criminal had a total of three handguns on him. After emptying one handgun, then the second. As he drew the third handgun, the criminal began to retreat slowly while holding Chen Yixuan, and behind him was a dark alley. Because the plainclothes officers had arrived in a rush and were suppressed by the criminal, a dozen officers had not managed to form a tight encirclement. In this makeshift encirclement, the pitch-black alley was the only breach. With the third handgun in his hand, he held Chen Yixuan and retreated slowly. Anyone who dared to make a move was pushed back by his shots. Noticing the criminal''s movements, everyone was anxious, but his marksmanship was too precise C they dared not make a move. In just a few short seconds, four or five officers were wounded, and one lay on the ground unable to move, uncertain if he was dead or alive. So at this time, the only thing the officers could do was call loudly for reinforcements. As the criminal slowly retreated, just as he was reaching the mouth of the alley, he glanced at the officers whom he had pinned down, a sneer appearing on his lips. Then, holding Chen Yixuan, he turned abruptly and dashed into the dark alley! "Bang!" A foot appeared out of nowhere! It kicked fiercely! The criminal had just run into the alley and was thrown out, his body slamming harshly onto the ground! The handgun in his hand clattered to the ground. Seeing the handgun scattered on the ground, Lin Tian relieved, slowly walked out. Watching the criminal turn and quickly walk away, the officers were anxious, but helpless. But then, the criminal was suddenly sent flying back, as if kicked with great force! The sudden turn of events took everyone by surprise, and they all turned their gaze to the entrance of the alley. Seeing the figure who walked out slowly, Chen Yixuan, lying on the ground, was speechless and incredulous: "Is it him?" Chapter 57 - 49 I Saved You "Is it him?" Seeing Lin Tian, not only was Chen Yixuan stunned, but the police officers who recognized Lin Tian were also stunned. It could be said that most of the people here knew Lin Tian, after all, a man who had knocked down more than a dozen knife-wielding thugs bare-handed was simply a miracle. And Lin Tian''s heroic deeds had already spread throughout the police station, so naturally, many people recognized him. Being kicked fiercely and sent flying, Wang Zhong was utterly dumbstruck. He had not expected someone to be at the entrance of the alley, and he hadn''t felt a thing! Lin Tian''s kick was full of hatred, and even now Wang Zhong was still feeling a writhing pain in his abdomen. Feeling the pain in his body, Wang Zhong''s eyes narrowed, and his gaze towards Lin Tian flickered with a glint of cold light, "A master!" Anyone who could injure him with a single kick was definitely a master! With that thought in mind, Wang Zhong turned his head to look to the side. The pistol was lying two meters away. When Lin Tian had kicked him earlier, he also took the opportunity to flick at Wang Zhong''s arm, sending the pistol flying from his grasp. Staring at the pistol two meters away, Wang Zhong leapt up and pounced toward it! "Crack!" Suddenly, a foot appeared viciously stepping on the pistol and then twisted! "Crack!" Shattered! With one stomp, Lin Tian completely smashed the pistol to pieces! Wang Zhong''s eyes narrowed, and he swept a leg over! Lin Tian instinctively dodged with a step of his foot! Thwack! Even though Lin Tian had evaded, his foot had still been grazed by Wang Zhong''s sweep. The force transmitted from his calf made Lin Tian startle. Such tremendous power! This was the greatest strength Lin Tian had encountered among all the people he had met. Lin Tian was somewhat startled, and Wang Zhong was even more astonished, even a bit shocked. When his sweeping kick had gone through, he felt as if he had struck stone, such was the hardness of the muscles in Lin Tian''s foot. Giving Lin Tian a fierce glare, Wang Zhong quickly got up and sprinted towards the entrance of the alley! Escape! Just from that single strike, Wang Zhong knew Lin Tian was not someone to be dismissed lightly, and with the police nearby, staying here was a death sentence! Seeing Wang Zhong running away without hesitation, Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment, then he smiled, tensed the muscles in his legs, and pushed off fiercely! Zoom! Lin Tian swiftly pounced forward! Wang Zhong was fast, but compared to Lin Tian going all out, he was essentially nothing! "Whoosh!" Hearing the sound of something cutting through the air behind his head, Wang Zhong was startled! Fast! Such an incredibly fast speed! He wanted to dodge, but his body''s reaction couldn''t keep up with the speed of his thoughts. Just as he thought to dodge, a sudden intense pain erupted in his back, accompanied by the sound of a "crack." The spine was broken! Lin Tian had punched Wang Zhong''s spine so hard it broke, instantly paralyzing Wang Zhong''s lower body. Thud! Carrying strong inertia, Wang Zhong''s body harshly fell to the ground. The force was so great it even scraped his face. "Rustle, rustle!" At that moment, the police finally reacted and all rushed over. Even though Wang Zhong lay immobilized on the ground, the officers still aimed their guns at him, looking as if they were facing a formidable foe. After glancing at these tense police officers, Lin Tian spoke indifferently, "Don''t worry, I''ve broken his spine, and he doesn''t have a gun anymore." "The spine is broken?" Hearing this, everyone was taken aback. After a moment of surprise, but still not letting their guard down, some officers immediately handcuffed Wang Zhong''s hands behind his back. After all, even with a broken spine, his hands could still possibly function. After handcuffing Wang Zhong, the officers finally breathed a sigh of relief, and tried to pull Wang Zhong up. But with a broken spine and no feeling in his lower limbs, Wang Zhong couldn''t exert any strength and was unable to stand. "That''s enough, let him lie there for now," said a squad leader after glancing at Wang Zhong. Feeling that Wang Zhong was no longer a threat, Lin Tian swept him another glance and then turned to walk towards Chen Yixuan, who wasn''t far off. At that time, Chen Yixuan was being supported by her colleagues, sitting and resting in the corner. When Lin Tian got in front of Chen Yixuan and saw she wasn''t seriously injured, he squatted down, looked at her with a grin, and said, "Beauty, I saved you today!" Chen Yixuan was leaning against the wall, panting slightly with her mouth, and she gazed somewhat dazedly at the grinning boy beside her. Chen Yixuan felt very stunned. She couldn''t have imagined that Lin Tian would show up at this time and actually save her. It was like a dream! Watching Chen Yixuan staring dumbfounded at him, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and said with a teasing smile, "What? Beauty, are you so dazzled by my handsomeness that you can''t take your eyes off me?" Hearing the familiar tone, Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes, speechless. "I saved you today, so we''re even for what happened yesterday!" Lin Tian said to Chen Yixuan with a serious face. When Chen Yixuan heard Lin Tian''s words, she immediately thought of the scene from last night, the hand grabbing her butt. As she recalled this, a flash of anger crossed Chen Yixuan''s face as she retorted indignantly, "In your dreams!" "Oh?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, scanning Chen Yixuan. "Is it really worth getting so worked up over? It''s not like I grabbed your chest; it was just your butt!" Lin Tian said dismissively, pursing his lips. "You!" Chen Yixuan was furious! If it weren''t for her lack of strength, she would have gotten up and beaten the crap out of this brat right now. "Lin Tian?" Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, a voice came from behind him. Lin Tian stood up and turned around to see the squad leader from before. He had seen him at the police station. "I am Lin Tian," he said, giving the man a quick nod. He knew that the follow-up to the incident had arrived. "Here''s the thing, I''d like you to come to the station with me later to make a statement, just to get an understanding of the situation," the squad leader explained, afraid that Lin Tian would be opposed to the idea. "No problem!" Lin Tian nodded calmly. Ever since he knew he''d intervened, he could imagine this scene. After all, he had subdued the criminal and caused injury; surely, he couldn''t just walk away without saying a word. The police were bound to look for him to gather information. Lin Tian was already mentally prepared. "Doot doot..." Just then, successive police siren sounds came from afar. The backup police were only now arriving, accompanied by three or four ambulances. Looking at the busy scene, the squad leader said to Lin Tian, "Let''s head over there." "Alright," Lin Tian agreed. But as he turned to leave, Lin Tian looked back at Chen Yixuan and playfully pouted, his hand miming a grabbing motion in the air. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He then chuckled and swiftly turned to leave before Chen Yixuan could react. When Lin Tian had turned and gone, Chen Yixuan finally realized what he''d done, and her pretty face flushed with irritation. "Damn kid, just wait until you''re in my hands!" she muttered. ** Two days later, Lin Tian was at home, bored, flipping through a book. Lin Tian hadn''t left the house for two days. His mother, Shi Qing, had found out about what had happened the day before and was very angry that her son had recklessly fought with a criminal; she had grounded him. As for the police questioning that day, there were no problems. They asked him why he had been there, and Lin Tian simply said he happened to be passing by. Seeing the criminal, he had acted out of a sense of justice. Though he said that, whether they believed him didn''t concern Lin Tian. They couldn''t find any other evidence anyway. Besides, Lin Tian had helped them after all. And just like that, Lin Tian smoothly brushed off the police interrogation. The only thing that annoyed him was that despite his request to keep his parents unaware, they had still informed his family. "So boring..." Propping his chin with one hand and casually browsing through a math book with the other, Lin Tian felt extremely bored. He had already mastered these books and found them not challenging at all. But he couldn''t read novels either; his mother had confiscated them all, along with his phone. "Boring..." Lin Tian looked up at the window with a bored expression. "Ding dong..." Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Hearing the doorbell, Lin Tian got up and opened the bedroom door, looking toward the front door. Upon opening the door, he saw his mother had already opened it. Lin Tian glanced over and saw Bu Mengting coming in, holding a set of practice exam papers. Seeing Shi Qing, Bu Mengting smiled sweetly, "Auntie, I''ve come to ask Lin Tian some questions." "Oh, Mengting, come in," Shi Qing greeted her warmly. "Mhm!" Bu Mengting smiled sweetly. A few minutes later, in Lin Tian''s bedroom, Lin Tian was explaining a problem to Bu Mengting, "You just need to derive this part, you just didn''t think of this step." Listening to Lin Tian''s explanation, Bu Mengting nodded her head in sudden understanding. Lin Tian''s explanations had made everything clear to her. Looking at the test paper in her hands, Bu Mengting suddenly sighed softly, her expression turning somewhat gloomy. "What''s wrong?" Seeing Bu Mengting''s mood suddenly drop, Lin Tian asked curiously. Raising her head, Bu Mengting spoke with a hint of despondency, "My grades are so bad, getting into a second-tier college is already a stretch, let alone going to Wu''an University with you." "Uh..." Lin Tian was taken aback at her words. Previously, Lin Tian had made a promise with Bu Mengting that they would attend the same university, aiming for Wu''an City''s Wu''an University. Wu''an University wasn''t a top university in the country, but it was considered a first-tier institution, a top-tier university. However, Bu Mengting''s grades weren''t very good, barely passing the second-tier cutoff in the mock exams. Naturally, her scores weren''t enough to get into Wu''an University. "Don''t worry, I will help you," he reassured her after a pause, smiling easily. Lin Tian was well aware of Bu Mengting''s grades, but he already had a plan in mind. He wouldn''t have made that promise if he wasn''t confident he could get Bu Mengting into Wu''an University alongside himself. "How can you help me? It''s impossible!" Bu Mengting said, looking down in a dispirited manner as her feet fidgeted aimlessly, displaying her frustration. "I..." Lin Tian was about to speak when suddenly a synthetic electronic voice echoed in his mind: "Task: Help Bu Mengting get accepted to Wu''an University. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point." ................................. Chapter 58 - 50 Male-Female Relationships Hearing the electronic synthesized voice in his mind, Lin Tianyi was stunned. Was a mission really coming at this time? After being stunned for a while, Lin Tianyi was pleased. He was going to do this task anyway, so the arrival of the mission meant he had just picked up a Supernatural Point for free. Having obtained this Supernatural Point, and added to the two he had gained in the previous days, Lin Tianyi now had three Supernatural Points. "Three Supernatural Points, then gather some more, and I should be able to exchange them for some better Superpowers," Lin Tian thought to himself. "What''s wrong with you?" Seeing Lin Tianyi standing there dazed, Bu Mengting asked in confusion. "Huh?" Lin Tianyi came to his senses, then a relaxed smile appeared on his face. He gently patted Bu Mengting''s shoulder, adopting the demeanor of a leader teaching a junior, "Comrade Xiao Bu, don''t worry, I will help you." "You? Forget about it," Bu Mengting rolled her eyes. "What? Don''t believe me? Am I the type of person who talks big?" Lin Tianyi raised his eyebrows, somewhat displeased. "Uh..." Bu Mengting hesitated, wanting to say something, but in the end said nothing. After thinking it over, Lin Tianyi really did do whatever he said he would. Not to mention his scores, his strength was also incredibly exaggerated. Ever since she had known Lin Tianyi, the events surrounding him always had a hint of the miraculous. Thinking of Lin Tianyi''s various past feats, Bu Mengting finally decided not to say anything. ** After sending Bu Mengting away, Lin Tianyi secretly took back his phone and started searching the internet. There were many ways to help Bu Mengting, but in Lin Tianyi''s view, the most convenient was to sneak a look at the test papers. As long as he knew the test papers, Lin Tianyi could pass these questions on to Bu Mengting, claiming they were his own guesses. Tapping on Baidu, Lin Tianyi began searching for college entrance examination papers. After about fifteen minutes, Lin Tianyi turned off his phone, by then he already had a plan in mind. College entrance exam papers, once printed, are usually escorted by armed police to the local recruitment offices and placed in "confidential exam storage rooms" two days before the exam. These exam papers are guarded 24 hours a day by public security officers and recruitment office teachers. There are surveillance cameras as well. While these measures might seem stringent to others, to Lin Tianyi it seemed quite straightforward. As long as he became invisible, neither people nor cameras could detect him. He just needed to get inside and use Clairvoyance to memorize the papers. Lin Tianyi looked at his phone for the date: June 4. "Today is the fourth, which means the papers should be arriving tomorrow. I''ll just do some reconnaissance today," Lin Tianyi muttered as he idly tapped on the desk, deep in thought. The next afternoon, Lin Tianyi personally saw the papers, escorted by armed police, being put into the ''confidential exam storage room''. After a glance, Lin Tianyi walked over. Three hours later, Lin Tianyi returned home with a look of ease on his face. "Done!" Sitting in the back of the taxi, a relaxed smile appeared on Lin Tianyi''s face. Lin Tianyi had memorized all those exam papers. Clairvoyance + Invisibility + Photographic Memory allowed Lin Tianyi to easily memorize the papers. "I''ll go back, write down the papers, then teach Bu Mengting the answers, claiming they''re just my guessed questions!" That evening, Lin Tianyi called Bu Mengting over and began letting her work on the exam questions he had set for her. Of course, Bu Mengting didn''t know these were the actual questions for the college entrance exam this year. She thought they were just Lin Tianyi''s predicted topics. One and a half hours later, Bu Mengting had finished the math practice paper Lin Tianyi had set for her. "Done," Bu Mengting said as she rubbed her slightly sore wrists and handed over her notebook to Lin Tianyi. Lin Tianyi took it, lowered his head, and began checking. Lin Tianyi worked quickly, nearly just scanning the pages. Despite his speed, Lin Tianyi was instantly able to review the test paper Bu Mengting had done and memorized it in his mind. This was due to Lin Tianyi''s Photographic Memory ability. After scanning Bu Mengting''s test paper, Lin Tianyi stood up, moved a chair next to her, and began explaining, "You see, you got this question wrong..." Bu Mengting rubbed her sore wrists while listening intently to Lin Tianyi''s explanations. An hour later, Lin Tianyi had finished explaining the entire paper. "Any questions?" Lin Tianyi asked Bu Mengting. Bu Mengting thought carefully and shook her head, "No more questions." "Alright, that''s good. You go back and review again. We will take a break and do the comprehensive science test paper in ten minutes." The continuous explanations left Lin Tian somewhat tired, so he stood up to pour himself a glass of water. Thinking about it, he poured a glass for Bu Mengting as well. "Thank you!" Bu Mengting took the glass, smiling sweetly. "I told you not to be so formal!" Lin Tian chuckled, then tilted his head back and gulped down the water in his glass. He really was thirsty. Bu Mengting, unlike Lin Tian, was somewhat thirsty too but only sipped her water in small sips. As she sipped the cool water in her hand, Bu Mengting looked around out of boredom. When her gaze swept past the windowsill, it suddenly stopped. She looked bewildered at a pink cloth doll the size of a thumb hanging on the windowsill. Seeing the slightly familiar-looking cloth doll, Bu Mengting was a bit dazed. After a moment, she turned her head as if nothing was wrong and looked at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, where did you get that doll? It''s so cute!" "What?" After glancing at the doll hanging on the windowsill, Lin Tian paused for a moment, then pretended to casually laugh, "I saw it at a roadside stall. I thought it was pretty, so I bought it." "Really?" Bu Mengting gave him a look and pouted, "Then why is it pink? That''s something girls like." "I like pink too," Lin Tian explained with a laugh. "Really?" Bu Mengting stared tightly at Lin Tian, disbelief on her face, "Then why did I see an identical one on Teacher He?" After speaking, Bu Mengting paused, then continued, "Moreover, Teacher He said she lost it a while ago. Why do you have another one that''s exactly the same?" Bu Mengting''s gaze remained fixed on Lin Tian. "Um..." Lin Tian appeared a bit awkward, then forced a smile, "I actually picked up this cloth doll." "Forget it, just know you are lying!" Bu Mengting turned around, sounding somewhat gloomy. "Um..." Lin Tian didn''t know what to say for a moment. This cloth doll was naturally a gift from He Qianqian; she had given it to him hoping he would score well on his college entrance exam. This was the first time He Qianqian had given something to Lin Tian. He was excited and naturally placed it in a prominent spot in his room. Today, however, had turned out to be unexpected. Hearing Lin Tian''s silence, Bu Mengting seemed a bit depressed. After hesitating, she turned her head back and looked at the somewhat awkward Lin Tian, "Tell me honestly, do you have something going on with Teacher He?" "What do you mean ''something''?" Lin Tian asked subconsciously. "A romantic relationship!" Bu Mengting''s gaze was firmly on Lin Tian. "Um..." Lin Tian looked even more embarrassed at this point. Lin Tian could of course lie to Bu Mengting, but what was the point? If he was to continue interacting with Bu Mengting, she would find out eventually. Seeing Lin Tian remain silent, Bu Mengting hung her head slightly, her mood appearing low. After a moment of silence, Bu Mengting lifted her head, her beautiful eyes gleaming as she stared at Lin Tian and said word by word, "Do you like me?" "What?" Lin Tian''s mouth gaped open, clearly stunned. He was completely taken aback by Bu Mengting''s question. Like or not like? Of course, he liked her. Bu Mengting was very pretty and sweet, and who wouldn''t like a beautiful girl? And not to mention her looks, Lin Tian also really liked Bu Mengting''s personality. Even though she was a bit of a dingbat and somewhat clueless, it just made her all the more charming. "Do you like me?" Seeing Lin Tian not speaking, Bu Mengting repeated the question. After hesitating, Lin Tian finally nodded. Seeing Lin Tian nod, a spark of happiness flickered in Bu Mengting''s beautiful eyes. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a slight upward curve of her lips, Bu Mengting leaned on her chair and stood up, then walked briskly toward Lin Tian, getting very close. "What are you doing?" Lin Tian looked at the very close Bu Mengting in bewilderment. Now, the two of them were very close, close enough to feel each other''s warm breaths. Bu Mengting''s cheeks were faintly red, feeling somewhat hot. It was shyness. Despite this, she took a deep breath, tilted her head slightly upward, "Kiss me!" "Um..." Lin Tian looked at her, stupefied. Chapter 59 - 51 Falling in Love with Your Bed "Uh..." Lin Tian stared blankly at Bu Mengting, somewhat dumbfounded. He had never anticipated that Bu Mengting would be so bold. Lin Tian stood still, a bit slow to react. With her eyes closed, Bu Mengting felt Lin Tian not reacting. Despite being extremely nervous, Bu Mengting still tilted her head back and whispered softly, "Kiss me!" Closer... Bu Mengting''s body instantly stiffened. In an instant, Lin Tian engulfed Bu Mengting in the sensation. "Lin Tian, come out! Let''s invite Mengting to have some watermelon!" Just as the two of them were immersed in the moment, a sudden knock on the door was followed by Shi Qing''s voice outside. Startled by the sound, Bu Mengting snapped out of her rapture and instantly became alert. Bu Mengting took several steps away from Lin Tian with her face flushed crimson. Blazing hot! Bu Mengting felt her face burning hot. Seeing Bu Mengting''s face turn red as she distanced herself slightly, Lin Tian chuckled softly and smiled at her, "Let''s go out and have watermelon later." "Mm!" Bu Mengting nodded gently, too shy to look up at Lin Tian. After the impulsive moment, all that remained was shyness. Seeing Bu Mengting''s shy demeanor, Lin Tian felt a bit regretful that his mom had interrupted him at such an opportune moment. However, Lin Tian didn''t mind too much, knowing that once the first step was taken, the next would be easier. Just like with He Qianqian. ** Time passed day by day, and before long, it was June 7. The day of the college entrance examination had arrived. June 7th, sitting in the examination hall, Bu Mengting was stunned when she saw the exam papers being distributed by the invigilator. She couldn''t believe her eyes as she looked at the paper. Identical! The questions on the exam paper were exactly the same as the ones Lin Tian had given her! After a brief pause, Bu Mengting began writing with a mix of curiosity, confusion, and excitement. Her pen flew across the paper! In another examination room, Lin Tian looked at his own paper with a calm expression. After a glance at the exam paper, Lin Tian started to write, not even needing to draft. The answers were already deeply embedded in his memory. Just forty minutes later, Lin Tian stood up to submit his paper. He could have done so in just ten minutes if he didn''t worry about shocking the conventional crowd. ** The two days of the college entrance exam were tense for many, but for Lin Tian, they were incredibly relaxed. Unnoticeably, two days passed, and on the afternoon of June 8th, the last subject had concluded. This meant that the college entrance exam had come to an end. After the exam, many students went wild, shouting joyously and tossing their books around! Everyone had been under pressure for too long! They could finally discard the textbooks that had been weighing on their minds. The night following the end of the exam, Lin Tian did not agree to hang out with his classmates; instead, he went to He Qianqian''s dormitory. That''s because He Qianqian had said that she had no more classes after the exam concluded, and she was planning to go home the next day. At nine o''clock in the evening, Lin Tian quietly arrived at He Qianqian''s dormitory and knocked on the door. He Qianqian opened the door, somewhat surprised to find that it was Lin Tian. She stepped aside to let him in. Then He Qianqian closed the door behind them, looking at Lin Tian with puzzled eyes, "Didn''t you say you weren''t coming over tonight?" Lin Tian smiled and sprawled on the bed, grinning, "I just wanted to give you a surprise." He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian, somewhat discontent as she watched him roll around on her bed, "Don''t dirty my bed." "Don''t worry, I made sure to change my clothes and take a shower before I came! I won''t dirty your bed!" As he spoke, Lin Tian rolled up He Qianqian''s cartoon blanket to his nose and sniffed. He said, overwhelmed, "It smells so good! It has your scent on it!" "You!" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, both embarrassed and angry. She wanted to say something but ended up shaking her head helplessly. He Qianqian had witnessed Lin Tian''s rascal behavior enough to know that arguing was pointless. Ignoring Lin Tian, He Qianqian returned to her desk and resumed reading her book. As she flipped through the pages, she said, "You can only stay here for half an hour. The teachers who went out will be back after that." Hearing this, Lin Tian''s eyes flickered, and he immediately replied with a cheerful, "Sure thing!" He Qianqian didn''t mind Lin Tian''s ready agreement and continued to look down at her book. Meanwhile, Lin Tian took out his phone on his bed and began reading novels. Before he knew it, half an hour had passed. He looked up at the time on the wall, and He Qianqian turned her head and said, "It''s nine thirty, you should leave now, or the teachers will be back. It won''t look good if they see you." "Oh, okay!" Although He Qianqian was a bit puzzled by Lin Tian''s easy departure today, she didn''t think much of it. After sending Lin Tian off and noticing it was getting late, He Qianqian stood up, closed her book, and prepared to take a bath. Leaving He Qianqian''s dormitory, Lin Tian didn''t go far, but stopped under a large tree not far from He Qianqian''s dormitory. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian stood in the shadow of the tree, invisible to others, but he could see anyone coming from a distance. Lin Tian had no intention of going home today. When he left, he had told his parents he would be playing with classmates and might not come back. His parents agreed to Lin Tian''s request, agreeing to let him relax a bit after the college entrance examination. Waiting under the tree for nearly twenty minutes, a noisy sound suddenly came from a distance. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. He looked up and saw it was those teachers returning from their outing. Seeing the distance, they could arrive in five or six minutes. Seeing this, Lin Tian turned around and walked quickly back to He Qianqian''s dormitory door, knocking on it. When He Qianqian opened the door, Lin Tian saw that she had already changed into pink pajamas, obviously ready to sleep. "Why did you come back?" He Qianqian asked, surprised to see Lin Tian. "I left my phone behind, so I came back to get it," Lin Tian explained. For this excuse, he had intentionally left his phone behind when he left earlier. "Hurry up and leave after you get your phone, they are about to return." "Alright." Entering the room, Lin Tian deliberately dawdled while looking for his phone, until he heard talking outside, and then he found it. "Look, they''re all back!" He Qianqian also heard the voices outside and looked at Lin Tian with some dissatisfaction. Lin Tian raised an eyebrow but said nothing. "Knock, knock!" Suddenly, there were knocks at the door. The sudden knock startled He Qianqian. Then she called out, "Who is it?" "Qianqian? I brought back some late-night snacks, do you want some?" A female voice came from outside the door. "No thanks, I''m about to sleep. I''ll pass." He Qianqian hurriedly rejected, afraid that Lin Tian in the room would be seen. "Going to sleep so early?" The person outside muttered and then walked away. Hearing that person walk away, He Qianqian let out a sigh of relief, then glared at Lin Tian. Lin Tian gave a heh-heh laugh. He didn''t say anything. This was the effect Lin Tian wanted. Now, even if Lin Tian wanted to leave, he couldn''t. At ten thirty in the evening, to He Qianqian''s surprise, there were still voices coming from outside intermittently. Clearly, the teachers were chatting on the lawn in front of the teacher''s dormitory. Listening to their voices, it seemed they had prepared a lot of food, and it looked like the chat wouldn''t end anytime soon. This frustrated He Qianqian''s plan to have Lin Tian leave after the teachers went to sleep. At eleven thirty in the evening, the people were still chatting. By this time, He Qianqian was very sleepy. Seeing her like this, Lin Tian, who had been lingering on He Qianqian''s bed, whispered, "Why don''t you come over and sleep for a bit? They won''t finish that quickly." "I don''t want to!" "Come up or not?" Lin Tian asked again. "I don''t want to!" Lin Tian stopped talking and quickly stood up and walked over to He Qianqian, then picked her up! "What are you doing! Put me down!" He Qianqian whispered in panic. "What are you doing! Let go!" He Qianqian struggled, trying to push Lin Tian away with her hands. He Qianqian''s eyes began to grow hazy. Suddenly, He Qianqian''s eyes widened! Chapter 60 - 52 What did you say? An hour later, Lin Tian lay in bed, holding He Qianqian, whose face was flushed as she rested her head in Lin Tian''s arms. Lin Tian reached out his hand and gently stroked He Qianqian''s hair, damp with sweat, and said in a low voice with some pride, "I''m impressive, right?" "You! Humph," He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian fiercely and twisted the flesh around his waist with her hand. Lin Tian didn''t care about He Qianqian''s little movement at all and said with a chuckle, "Qianqian, who would''ve thought you''d still be a virgin!" "What are you talking about!" He Qianqian, somewhat angry and embarrassed, twisted the flesh around Lin Tian''s waist even harder with her hand! Even after the passion had subsided, the blush on He Qianqian''s face had not yet faded, making her appear even more shy and endearing. Lin Tian chuckled and didn''t say anything, just bending down to gently kiss the beads of sweat on He Qianqian''s forehead. "Mm... don''t!" He Qianqian''s eyes were somewhat blurred as she struggled, gently pushing Lin Tian away with her hand, "No more, I can''t take it!" Laughing, Lin Tian backed off and looked at He Qianqian seriously, "Now you''re my woman!" He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a sidelong glance and hummed softly, "Rogue!" "Isn''t it exactly because I''m a rogue that you like me?" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows with a hint of smugness. He Qianqian shook her head helplessly, with a resigned expression on her face. After resting for ten minutes, Lin Tian''s hand quietly reached down again... ** At five in the morning the next day, before dawn had broken, Lin Tian sneaked out of He Qianqian''s room. "Hurry up, don''t get caught!" Seeing Lin Tian leave the room and still reluctantly lingering, He Qianqian said anxiously from behind the door. "Relax, no one''s around!" Lin Tian gave He Qianqian a reassuring look and then quickly walked away. Watching Lin Tian stride away and realizing no one had noticed, He Qianqian finally let out a sigh of relief and closed the door. As Lin Tian walked quickly away from He Qianqian''s bedroom, he was savoring the events of the previous night. It was like a dream! A beautiful dream! A dream Lin Tian did not want to wake up from! Last night, Lin Tian entangled with He Qianqian three times, each one leaving him with endless aftertaste. It was a sensation Lin Tian had never experienced before. But most importantly, He Qianqian had finally become his woman. The one who had been his teacher, his goddess, had finally become his woman. Just thinking about it felt like a dream. The campus was misty in the early morning, and the air was a bit chilly. Lin Tian took a deep breath, feeling the cool air entering his nostrils. As the coolness filled his body, Lin Tian felt his mind becoming clear. He knew that all of it was real. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian turned his head to look at the teachers'' dormitory that was quickly fading from sight, stared for a moment, and then turned to leave briskly. The next day, He Qianqian still left for home according to plan. But before she left, Lin Tian insisted on booking a hotel with her one more time. Although He Qianqian was somewhat reluctant, she eventually agreed to Lin Tian''s request. The first-timers indulged in their love-making at the hotel in a somewhat frenzied manner. When He Qianqian left the hotel, her fair face still seemed a bit flushed. Upon leaving, Lin Tian even saw a thick layer of reluctance in He Qianqian''s eyes, something that would have been nearly impossible before. Three days after He Qianqian left, Bu Mengting also came to say goodbye to Lin Tian, saying she was going home as well. Although reluctant, Lin Tian could not do anything about it; after all, one could not simply prevent others from returning home. With both important women no longer by his side, Lin Tian suddenly felt much lonelier. He could call them, but not being able to see them, always left Lin Tian feeling somewhat displeased. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The day after Bu Mengting left, Lin Tian, out of boredom, decided to travel during the summer vacation. He also planned to take He Qianqian with him to have fun together. However, before leaving, Lin Tian did not tell He Qianqian; he intended to give her a surprise. No sooner had the thought occurred to him than Lin Tian visited the major sports lottery centers and used his "Clairvoyance" to earn himself some travel money. In one day, Lin Tian had amassed a sum of tens of thousands of yuan. With that money in hand, Lin Tian stopped, not intending to continue, as suddenly having too much would attract attention. "One hundred and fifty thousand, plus the thirty thousand I had saved up, makes a total of one hundred and eighty thousand, which is enough!" Lin Tian calculated his funds after exchanging the prize money. The day he received the money, Lin Tian informed his parents and then bought a train ticket to Jia''an City. Lin Tian had long ago told his parents about his plans to travel, and they had agreed. In the eyes of Lin Tian''s parents, their eighteen-year-old son was now an adult and could venture out on his own. On June 15, at ten o''clock in the morning, Lin Tian boarded the train alone. Destination Jia''an City! Holding the ticket in one hand and a backpack on his shoulders, Lin Tian walked towards his seat. The train was crowded, and Lin Tian could only move forward slowly. As he walked, Lin Tian looked around at the seat numbers. When he reached the center, Lin Tian stopped and stared at a seat number on the left 66! Seat 66, that was his number. He glanced at seat number 66, which was still unoccupied. Lin Tian didn''t mind, and after securing his backpack on the luggage rack, he sat down. As soon as he took his seat, Lin Tian felt his pocket vibrate. His phone was ringing. Lin Tian pulled out his phone and saw that it was a call from his mom. "Hello, Mom!" "Yeah, I''m on the train, I know, don''t worry about it. I will." After speaking briefly with his mom, Lin Tian hung up the phone. Although Lin Tian''s parents had agreed to let him go out on his own, they were still somewhat worried about him and asked him to call home every day. Lin Tian also understood his family''s concerns, so he agreed. After ending the call, Lin Tian became somewhat curious, glancing around him like an inquisitive child. This was Lin Tian''s first time on a train, having never left Wu''an City since he was born. It was his first time traveling far from home. "Whoosh~~" As Lin Tian''s curiosity lingered, the train gradually started moving, the scenery outside slowly reversing. ... Two hours later, Lin Tian on the train had lost the initial excitement and instead seemed somewhat bored. Sitting alone on the train can indeed be boring. What made Lin Tian dissatisfied was that the train was stuffier than outside, with poor air circulation. With a cursory glance outside the window, Lin Tian took out his phone to read novels. Alone on the train with nothing better to do, he had to pass the time with novels. After reading for a while and finishing the last updated chapter, Lin Tian suddenly had nothing to read. "Damn! The updates are too slow!" He was frustrated when the exciting part ended, but there was nothing he could do. With a sigh, Lin Tian pocketed his phone and, feeling a bit bored, started looking around again. After scanning the vicinity, Lin Tian suddenly paused, his gaze resting on a certain individual. In front of Lin Tian not far away was an old man around 70 years old, his face covered with wrinkles. Even his back was slightly bent due to age, and Lin Tian noticed that he seemed to have some difficulty with his legs. At this moment, the old man appeared somewhat tired, standing in the aisle with his eyes looking a bit cloudy. After watching the old man for a moment, Lin Tian stood up and spoke with a smile, "Sir, please come and have a seat." The old man looked at Lin Tian with some surprise and then smiled, shaking his head, "No need!" "Sit down, I''ve been sitting for a while and could do with standing up!" said Lin Tian with a grin, stepping aside to make room. Sensing Lin Tian''s enthusiasm and feeling genuinely weary, the old man stopped declining and walked over. However, even so, as he sat down, he repeatedly thanked Lin Tian. "It''s nothing, take a seat!" After the old man sat down, Lin Tian stood in the aisle, leaning his body against the chair, and took out his phone again, intending to look for other novels. For Lin Tian, he was always willing to help others. So Lin Tian stood in the aisle, reading his novels. During this time, the old man tried to let Lin Tian sit a few times, but Lin Tian declined each offer. An hour later, the train stopped at Jiping County. "Young man, this is my stop, thank you!" When the train reached the station at Jiping County, the old man who had been sitting in Lin Tian''s seat stood up, looking at him with gratitude. "It''s no problem. I can carry your things for you." Noticing the old man''s mobility issues, Lin Tian volunteered to carry his belongings off the train. "Thank you!" the old man kept saying. "No worries!" Lin Tian laughed and waved his hand dismissively, then turned to head back to his seat. As Lin Tian turned around, many passengers were boarding the train. Lin Tian didn''t pay it much mind and walked slowly back to his seat. Halfway back, Lin Tian felt someone push his shoulder and saw someone squeeze past him in a hurry. Lin Tian frowned and glanced at the person. He noticed the individual was an old man in his sixties. His mouth opened to say something, but in the end, Lin Tian didn''t let the words out. But just as Lin Tian thought that was the end of it, he saw the old man make a beeline for his seat, then without asking anyone, he sat down without a word. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s brows furrowed, feeling somewhat annoyed. With an irritated twitch of his mouth, Lin Tian walked over, stopped in front of the man, and looked at him expressionlessly, "Excuse me, what''s your seat number? I''m 66." The old man looked up at Lin Tian and replied in a tough tone, "I''m just sitting here for a bit, I''ll give it back to you in a while!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly! A flame of anger sparked within him, but after some thought, he still managed to hold back. He Qianqian had always told him not to act impulsively, and he was willing to listen. Besides, he wasn''t too keen on losing his temper at an older person. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian stood to one side, deciding to let the man sit for a while longer, as he wasn''t too tired himself yet. After another ten minutes or so of reading updates on a novel, Lin Tian started feeling tired from standing. He approached the old man and said, "You can get up now; I need to sit down." "What''s the rush?" the old man responded irritably, glancing at Lin Tian and protesting, "Didn''t you just give up your seat for a while? Don''t you have any sense of respecting the elderly and caring for the young?" "No sense?" Lin Tian said, getting angry, "What does it mean to respect the elderly and care for the young? Does giving up my seat to you constitute respect? You don''t even look at your own behavior. You sat down without anyone''s permission, showing none of the kindness and benevolence of an elder. And you expect others to respect you? Are you worthy?" "What did you say, you little brat!" the old man looked at Lin Tian angrily. "I said you''d better get up, because I want to sit!" Lin Tian said darkly. His patience had run out. "What if I don''t get up? What can you do to me!" the old man retorted smugly, looking at Lin Tian defiantly. "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled softly, but made no further move. "What''s the matter?" The sudden dispute on the train caught the attention of the surrounding passengers. Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t do anything, the old man thought Lin Tian was scared and became even more arrogant, pointing at Lin Tian and shouting, "Let me tell you, kid, don''t make a fuss in front of me, or I swear I''ll knock you out! Damn!" "What did you say?" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, a cold light flashing within. Chapter 61 - 53 is about his foul mouth. "What did you say?" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flickering within them. "I told you to get lost!" The old man pointed at Lin Tian with an arrogant attitude. Upon hearing the old man''s words, the people around them began whispering among themselves, "This guy is too arrogant." "Exactly, way too arrogant." ... However, the surrounding murmurs did not make the old man restrain himself. Instead, his attitude became even more arrogant and his voice louder. He sat on a chair, pointed directly at Lin Tian, and cursed, "Damn, so what if I took your seat? What are you blabbering about, reincarnating or something!" "Heh..." Lin Tian let out a light laugh, sticking out his tongue to lick his somewhat dry lips, his gaze icy as he watched him. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, the old man shouted, "What are you looking at, kid, believe it or not, I''ll knock you dead!" Lin Tian''s eyes slightly narrowed, he strode forward, and harshly reached out! Slap! Lin Tian''s hand tightly gripped the old man''s neck, lifting him with one hand! sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh! Lin Tian lifted the old man into the air with one hand, his grip slowly tightening! Lin Tian coldly stared at him, "I don''t know where you get the courage to be so arrogant?" Lin Tian''s grip slowly tightened, his tone icy, "Old fool, are you seeking death?" As he spoke, Lin Tian''s grip tightened again, a trace of a murderous intent flickering in his eyes. "Gurgle..." As Lin Tian''s grip tightened, gurgling sounds came from the old man''s throat; he couldn''t speak at all. His eyes began bulging, and his face started turning pale. Struggle! The old man desperately struggled! He tried his best to pry open Lin Tian''s fingers, but couldn''t move them at all. Lin Tian''s hands were like steel. He grabbed Lin Tian''s arm with his right hand, but as Lin Tian''s muscles tensed, his fingers could only leave futile red marks on Lin Tian''s arm. "Gurgle..." The old man''s face grew paler! Fear! His eyes started to show fear! Lin Tian''s sudden outburst startled everyone around them. After a moment of shock, people quickly approached to stop Lin Tian. "Young man, let go at once!" "Quick, let him go! If something happens, you''ll have to pay, it''s not worth it!" While saying this, they tried pulling Lin Tian away, hoping he would release the old man. But the strength of Lin Tian, they couldn''t move him! After coldly choking the old man for a while, Lin Tian finally loosened his grip. "Huff huff!" As soon as Lin Tian released his hold, the old man fell to the ground, gasping for air deeply. After a slight rest, the old man cursed loudly, "You little..." "If you wish to die, keep shouting!" Lin Tian stared coldly at him. The old man hesitated mid-sentence, cleared his throat, wanting to say something, but in the end, he didn''t dare to continue. By this time, the people nearby also spoke up, "Enough, just stop talking." "Exactly, it was your fault to begin with!" The surrounding passengers all voiced their dismay towards the old man. They have long been displeased with the old man''s arrogant behavior. No one expected to encounter such a peculiar person. Sensing the unwelcoming attitudes around him, the old man glared at Lin Tian and then turned away, heading to another carriage. After giving the old man a cold glance, Lin Tian returned to his seat with a frosty expression. Lin Tian hadn''t expected to encounter such a peculiar person either. He used to think he would never meet such people. Only now did he realize that the world is vast, anything is possible. Not long after Lin Tian sat down, someone approached him for a chat, "Young man, you''re quite strong!" "Indeed, indeed!" Echoes of agreement came from around. Everyone thought of the moment when Lin Tian lifted the old man with one hand. Lifting a person with one hand, what kind of strength was that? The old man must have weighed at least a hundred kilograms, lifting a hundred kilograms with one hand? Probably only those weightlifting champions could manage that. "Been working out," Lin Tian smiled faintly, somewhat dismissively. He didn''t want to talk much about these matters. Superpower was his secret. Amid the curious inquiries of the passengers, time unknowingly passed by and two hours later, the train arrived at Jia''an City. "Phew! Finally out!" Once off the train, Lin Tian took a deep breath, feeling the air outside was much fresher than on the train. Scanning the area, Lin Tian followed the crowd out of the train station, then hailed a taxi. "Driver, to Hongfeng Residency on Nanjing Road!" As soon as he got in the car, Lin Tian spoke up. While speaking, Lin Tian checked the time on his phone, it was already half-past three in the afternoon, he should be able to make it in time for dinner with He Qianqian. Lin Tian had seen the address where He Qianqian sent packages home before, so he knew where she lived. Twenty minutes later, the taxi stopped at the entrance of Hongfeng Residency. Scanning the gate, Lin Tian pulled out his phone to call He Qianqian, while walking towards the convenience store opposite the residency, feeling a bit thirsty, Lin Tian planned to buy a bottle of water. "Beep beep... " The phone rang a few times before being answered. "Hello!" He Qianqian''s crisp voice came through on the other end. "Qianqian, did you miss me?" Lin Tian walked towards the convenience store while speaking cheerfully. "Miss your big head, no!" "That''s too disappointing. I was actually planning to give you a surprise." "What surprise?" He Qianqian asked somewhat puzzled. "Guess where I am now?" Lin Tian said with a mysterious air. "Don''t tell me you''re in Jia''an City!" He Qianqian''s voice, somewhat hesitant, came over the phone. Knowing Lin Tian as she did, He Qianqian was sure he could pull off something like this. Lin Tian raised an eyebrow. "That''s my girl, you know me too well!" "Really? Don''t lie to me!" He Qianqian''s surprised voice came through the phone. "Hurry up and come out, I''m right outside your apartment complex." Lin Tian said with a chuckle, while pulling out a coin to buy a bottle of mineral water. "You..." He Qianqian was momentarily at a loss for words, hesitated for a moment, then quickly said, "Wait for me, I''m coming down right now!" With that, He Qianqian hung up the phone with a snap. Glancing at the phone that had been hung up, Lin Tian put it back in his pocket, then twisted open the bottle of mineral water to drink. After waiting a minute, Lin Tian saw He Qianqian, dressed in blue jeans, hurriedly running out, then looking left and right at the entrance of the complex. After scanning He Qianqian, Lin Tian was just about to approach her when suddenly, he halted in his steps. Just as Lin Tian was about to approach, suddenly a man in his twenties walked up from a distance. Upon seeing He Qianqian, he quickened his pace and seemed quite familiar with her. Lin Tian stood still, not immediately approaching, his gaze somewhat puzzled. The man ran up and exchanged a few words with He Qianqian, then the two of them began to talk. Since they were too far away, Lin Tian couldn''t hear what they were saying. However, after a few exchanges, it seemed there was a disagreement, and He Qianqian coldly said something to the man. Seeing this, Lin Tian no longer hesitated and quickly walked over. "Zhong Han, stop pestering me. I''ve told you I have a boyfriend!" He Qianqian said coldly to Zhong Han. Since coming back home, her mother had forced her to go on blind dates, and since meeting, Zhong Han had been pestering her, impossible to get rid of. It was so annoying! "I know you''re lying to me. Your mother said you don''t have a boyfriend at all!" Zhong Han was persistent. "Whether I have a boyfriend or not, does my mom know better, or do I? Please, can you just stop coming around?" He Qianqian looked at him helplessly, her expression showing impatience. "I really like you a lot!" Zhong Han persisted, looking at He Qianqian. Hearing this, He Qianqian pursed her lips, stopped arguing, and turned to leave. Snap! But just as He Qianqian turned, her arm was grabbed by Zhong Han! "What are you doing?" She glanced at his hand gripping hers tightly, clearly annoyed. "Give me a chance!" Zhong Han''s gaze fixed intensely on He Qianqian, his grip tightening. "You..." Just as He Qianqian was about to say something, suddenly she saw a familiar figure. "Hey, what are you doing?" Lin Tian quickly stepped forward, frowning at Zhong Han, his eyes sweeping to where Zhong Han was holding He Qianqian''s hand. "Who''s this kid? Scram!" Zhong Han was not so polite to Lin Tian, directly scolding him. "Let go!" At that moment, He Qianqian struggled forcefully, pulling her arm away from Zhong Han''s grasp. He Qianqian shook off his hand, and Zhong Han''s face took on an ugly expression, his patience from earlier seemingly vanished as he said darkly,"Is this necessary? What''s wrong with me? You want money, I give you money. You don''t want face!" Hearing this, He Qianqian''s face turned ashen, and with a cold expression she retorted, "Who wants your money? I am not interested. Just go away!" "Damn it, believe it or not, I''ll have someone gang up on you! Fuck!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian, with a cold face, directly slapped him! Smack! With a loud slap, Zhong Han was slapped to the ground by Lin Tian. The slap from Lin Tian was hard, and Zhong Han''s left cheek immediately swelled up, a vivid handprint appearing. Zhong Han lay on the ground, his head buzzing, momentarily stunned. Lin Tian, with a cold face, came over to Zhong Han, slowly squatted down, and lightly patted Zhong Han''s cheek,"If your mouth is that foul next time, I''ll rip it off!" As Lin Tian''s hand lightly tapped the swollen cheek, Zhong Han felt waves of pain in his cheek, and his mind also cleared up a bit. Looking up at Lin Tian squatting before him, Zhong Han felt a surge of anger and struggled to get up, swearing indistinctly, "Fuck..." "Smack!" Lin Tian didn''t wait for him to speak, directly slapped him on the head, knocking him down again! Lin Tian harshly grabbed Zhong Han by the hair and lifted him up," Did you not hear what I said?" Zhong Han glared at Lin Tian, his eyes flickering with hatred. Having been overpowered twice, he dared not curse anymore. Seeing that Zhong Han didn''t dare to speak anymore, Lin Tian finally smiled, lightly patted Zhong Han''s swollen cheek and cheerfully said, "That''s better! Now get lost!" When Lin Tian let go of Zhong Han, he struggled to his feet, glaring venomously at Lin Tian and He Qianqian. Without saying anything harsh, he turned and left. By then, the conflict had drawn some onlookers. Noticing the people around them, He Qianqian quickly pulled Lin Tian and hurried away. After walking a distance with Lin Tian and making sure no one recognized her, He Qianqian finally turned around, looking dissatisfied, and said, "What''s wrong with you? Why are you still so impulsive? Can''t you cause a little less trouble?" Lin Tian slightly lowered his head, pouted, and muttered, "It''s because his mouth was too foul!" "Oh! So just because he curses, you can hit him? Do you realize how much trouble you''ve stirred up?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, visibly upset. "What''s wrong now?" Lin Tian looked up at He Qianqian. "What''s wrong now?" He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian, her tone discontented, "Do you know who his dad is? His father is a local magnate, said to have connections in both the underworld and the legitimate world! You could really get into trouble, you know!" Taking a deep breath, He Qianqian waved her hand somewhat irritably, "Just go, before he comes after you for revenge. I''ll handle the rest." At that, He Qianqian sighed a bit helplessly. When would Lin Tian stop being so impulsive! This little nemesis. Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian felt a warm surge inside. What He Qianqian was thinking about at that moment wasn''t her own trouble, but telling him to leave and dealing with the situation herself. Seeing Zhong Han''s attitude towards He Qianqian, what could she really handle? Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian pulled He Qianqian into his embrace and said softly, "Don''t worry, I''ll handle it!" As she leaned against Lin Tian, He Qianqian''s expression was somewhat resigned. Handle it? How? He Qianqian truly didn''t believe it. Chapter 62 - 54 Jumping off a Building Embracing He Qianqian, Lin Tian gently patted her fragrant shoulder, softly comforting, "Don''t worry, everything will be okay with me!" The two of them were hugging each other in the street, and given the clear age discrepancy between them, passersby cast curious glances their way from time to time. Even though they didn''t dare to gawk openly, they still sneakily looked over. Their gazes were filled with curiosity. Noticing the looks from people around her, He Qianqian''s pretty face flushed red, and she hurriedly struggled out of Lin Tian''s embrace. Lin Tian also noticed the looks from the bystanders, and despite not caring himself, he didn''t insist since He Qianqian was embarrassed. Looking at He Qianqian''s slightly reddened face, Lin Tian said with a chuckle, "You''ll accompany me tonight, okay?" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. She certainly knew what he meant. She had wanted to refuse but, as if thinking of something, she changed her mind and said, "You should just buy a train ticket and leave tonight." "So soon?" Lin Tian was somewhat taken aback. He Qianqian, not in the best of moods, forced a smile and said, "Let''s have dinner later, then get a room, and after that, you''ll head back. How about that!" Lin Tian opened his mouth, and in the end, said nothing, just silently nodded. Afterward, the two found a small restaurant to eat. After resting for a while following the meal, they rented a room. Once in the room, He Qianqian, for some reason, became extremely intense. Two hours later, He Qianqian insisted on watching Lin Tian board the train. Having no choice, Lin Tian bought a train ticket but didn''t board the train after having his ticket checked and entering the station; instead, he stood on the platform, watching the train leave. "Buzz buzz~!" As the train slowly started to move, Lin Tian felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. Lin Tian took out his phone and saw that it was He Qianqian calling. "Hello!" Lin Tian answered the call. "Did you get on the train?" "Yeah, I''m on!" Lin Tian said casually as he watched the slowly moving train in front of him. "Good, then. You need to be more careful in the future and not so impulsive, okay?" He Qianqian instructed from the other end of the line. "I understand, don''t worry." "Take care!" He Qianqian sounded a bit down on the other end of the call. "Is it necessary to be so dramatic, as if it''s a matter of life and death?" Lin Tian laughed. "..." There was a long silence on the other end from He Qianqian. After a silence of six or seven seconds, He Qianqian''s voice came through, sounding somewhat sorrowful and hesitant, "Lin Tian, I... I love you!" Upon hearing these words, Lin Tian was stunned, rooted to the spot. By the time Lin Tian came to his senses, the call had already been disconnected. Looking at the disconnected phone, Lin Tian''s nose tingled, and his eyes were slightly moist. He took a deep breath, tilted back his head, and forced the tears in his eyes to stay back. Putting the phone back in his pocket, he walked out of the train station with a stern face. Why He Qianqian was so wild in the room and why she was so sorrowful during their farewell, even going so far as to make a confession she would almost never voice, Lin Tian understood all too well. It was all because of Zhong Han. She was afraid of getting hurt, afraid of Zhong Han''s revenge, and so she planned to take care of the situation herself. Even though she knew Lin Tian was a good fighter, capable of defeating ten men alone, she didn''t believe he could handle the Zhong family, who had influence over both black and white in Jia''an City. For Lin Tian, she was willing to sacrifice herself. He took a deep breath, and with a touch of helplessness, Lin Tian mumbled to himself, "Girl, I really can handle everything!" Was Lin Tian a fool? He didn''t think so. Did he not know that such impulsiveness could bring trouble? He knew it all too well! But because of his superpower, Lin Tian didn''t have to put up with so much, with it he could take care of many problems! Without the superpower, he would definitely swallow his pride, for overstepping one''s capabilities is just seeking death! The reason he beat up Zhong Han was because Lin Tian believed he could take him down, even if the other party had significant clout in Jia''an City! But He Qianqian didn''t know that, and Lin Tian couldn''t tell her about his superpower. The superpower was Lin Tian''s biggest secret. Without words to express it, Lin Tian had no choice but to pretend to heed He Qianqian''s advice to leave and then come back later to resolve the situation. "Zhong Han..." Muttering these two words to himself, Lin Tian walked briskly out of the train station. After leaving the station, he thought for a moment, then turned back inside, and took out his phone to look through it. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The reason he didn''t immediately leave was partly to wait for He Qianqian to leave the station, to avoid running into each other, Another aspect was that for a famous wealthy family like the Zhong family, there was still some information available online. By simply gathering this information from the internet and then conducting a field investigation, a lot of details could be revealed. Half an hour later, Lin Tian put away his phone. He had already gained some understanding of the Zhong family. Through research, Lin Tian learned that Zhong Han''s father, Zhong An, was the biggest real estate tycoon in Jia''an City. At the same time, on the internet, Lin Tian also found some incidents of Zhong An''s real estate enforcers forcibly evicting people and assaulting them. While thinking about the information he found online, Lin Tian hurriedly walked out of the train station. Half an hour had passed, and He Qianqian should have left by now. Thinking of He Qianqian, Lin Tian took out his phone again and opened an app. In an instant, a red dot appeared on Lin Tian''s phone GPS map. Seeing the location of this red dot, Lin Tian finally felt relieved. Fortunately, He Qianqian had not gone to find Zhong Han yet; she had already gone home. Because he was worried that He Qianqian would go looking for Zhong Han behind his back and feared she would get hurt, Lin Tian had secretly downloaded a tracking software onto He Qianqian''s phone while they were previously in the hotel room. Through GPS, Lin Tian could know He Qianqian''s location. Being certain that He Qianqian did not go to find Zhong Han tonight, Lin Tian felt much more at ease and prepared for his next move. After leaving the train station, Lin Tian was just about to hail a cab when suddenly he paused in his step, curiously looking to the right. About two hundred meters away from Lin Tian, in front of a building, many people were gathered, all of them craning their necks and looking up. Curiosity getting the better of him, Lin Tian also looked upwards. He could vaguely see a small black dot on the rooftop terrace. That must be a girl, who at that moment was standing on the edge of the rooftop. Seeing this scene, a word flashed in Lin Tian''s mindjump! Clearly, many people shared Lin Tian''s thought as they all looked up at the rooftop, pointing and talking about the girl. Hesitating for a moment and considering whether to go over or not, suddenly a synthesized electronic voice rang out in his mind, "Mission: Rescue the girl. Mission reward: One Supernatural Point!" With no further hesitation, the matter with Zhong Han could wait these few minutesthe priority now was to save the girl and earn the Supernatural Point. Glancing at the girl and noting that she looked like she might jump at any moment, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate and ran forward quickly. Rushing through the crowds into the building, Lin Tian hurried to the elevator and frantically pressed the button. Watching the slowly changing numbers on the elevator, Lin Tian felt anxious. After waiting for a while, unable to bear the slow speed of the elevator, Lin Tian gritted his teeth, turned around, and ran for the stairwell. Thump thump thump! Lin Tian''s speed was very fast, and within seconds he had sprinted up one floor of the building, his pace not slower than the elevator. Huff huff! Lin Tian ran quickly. Dozens of seconds later, Lin Tian suddenly stopped in his tracks! He had arrived! Lin Tian had reached the rooftop, the eighteenth floor, with the terrace just ahead. Glancing at the stairs to the rooftop, Lin Tian ran up them quickly. When Lin Tian got to the terrace, there were already more than a dozen people there. They were constantly persuading the girl not to jump. Upon reaching the terrace, Lin Tian only then noticed that the girl was actually very beautiful. She had fair skin, big eyes, and a delicate oval face; she was truly a beauty. Moreover, Lin Tian noticed that the girl wasn''t very old, about the same age as himself, probably seventeen or eighteen. But at that moment, the girl''s face was devoid of emotion, displaying an air of despair greater than heartbreak. Despite people constantly coaxing behind her, the girl showed no expression. After glancing at the girl, just as Lin Tian was thinking about what to do, suddenly, his eyes widened, his heart startled, and he hurriedly rushed over! Jump! The girl had actually leaped down without saying a word! "Hey!" Lin Tian sprinted with all his might. Clap! In the nick of time, Lin Tian grabbed the girl''s arm, but because of the momentum and the girl''s downward gravity, Lin Tian''s body was also pulled down! Whoosh! Both bodies plummeted swiftly from the eighteenth floor! Like two rocks! Feeling his body falling quickly, Lin Tian''s face turned pale, and he cursed, "Shit!" Chapter 63 - 55 Serial Tasks The girl jumped silently all of a sudden, stunning and shocking everyone. But then Lin Tian suddenly dashed forward, reaching straight for the girl''s arm, and then he, too, was pulled down by the girl, falling from the building to everyone''s even greater surprise. "Ah!" Some girls screamed instinctively. "Look!" Someone suddenly pointed up and yelled from the base of the building. All eyes turned downward, and then they saw the girl jump suddenly, and at the same moment an arm reached out to grab her, and then that person was pulled out into the air as well. Falling from the building too! All onlookers were dumbfounded by the sight! They''re done for! Everyone thought the two of them were goners! Both of them doomed. At the moment Wang Xia jumped, she had braced herself for death, but in that moment, her heart was very calm, even with a hint of relief. For her at this time, death was not so terrible. But what she didn''t expect was that the moment she jumped, someone grabbed her arm. Wang Xia felt her body hang in the air for a moment before continuing to fall downward. At the same time, the owner of the hand was falling with her. A trace of surprise flickered through Wang Xia''s dazed expression as she looked up in astonishment. She saw a young boy, who seemed about her age. "So foolish!" Wang Xia murmured softly. Despite that, a touch of gratitude shone in her eyes. Feeling his body plummeting rapidly, Lin Tian had no mind to care what others thought. He mentally cursed out loud: "Shit! Shit! How could this happen!" Lin Tian had not anticipated that his charge would be too fast, causing him to be pulled down as well. This wasn''t the version of the plan he had in mind! It''s over! If he fell from the eighteenth floor, he''d be dead for sure, even with the strength of eighteen men! The "Ox Power Technique" was not invincible; it just gave Lin Tian the strength of a bull, and not just Lin Tian, even a bull falling from the eighteenth floor would be surely dead. "Shit! I don''t want to die!" Roaring out loud, Lin Tian''s hand violently reached forward to grab! Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Snatch! Lin Tian''s arm caught a railing! Lin Tian gripped it fiercely! Rip~! The immense force of the fall bent the silver railing! But even so, Lin Tian''s body stopped falling, and Wang Xia, who was held by Lin Tian''s hand, stopped as well. By this time, they were at the twelfth floor. This scene left everyone in shock! "Damn! How is that possible?" someone below said, stupefied. Could this even work? "Rip~!" The railing Lin Tian was holding onto made a terrible tearing sound. The railing was severely deformed and starting to break. "Damn, not like this!" Lin Tian''s hand tightened slowly, pulling himself up gradually, his gaze fixed on the railing. Lin Tian''s body rose slowly, meantime the deformed railing bowed further, its crack widening. "Shit!" Lin Tian cursed under his breath as he hoisted his body upward slowly, not daring to apply too much force at once. But just as Lin Tian was climbing up swiftly, there was a sudden ''bang.'' The railing snapped. Lin Tian''s body fell again with a whoosh. "Your sister!" Lin Tian cursed, stretching his hand out to grab desperately once more. Snatch! Fortunately, he caught another railing. This was the eleventh floor''s railing. "Damn it!" Lin Tian cursed through clenched teeth, veins popping on his hands, as he pulled his body up with all his might. The eleventh-floor railing, though somewhat deformed under Lin Tian''s pull, could fully withstand the force of both Lin Tian and Wang Xia. Lin Tian slowly hoisted himself up, gradually climbing onto the eleventh-floor balcony. After climbing up, Lin Tian pulled Wang Xia up with one hand. "Huff!" After pulling Wang Xia up, Lin Tian collapsed on the ground, breathing heavily, his expression showing a touch of lingering fear. Scared! Lin Tian had truly been scared just now! If he had really fallen to the ground from above, he might have died just like that! Too dangerous, it was too dangerous! "Huff!" Breathing heavily, Lin Tian took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. After several deep breaths, Lin Tian stood up, glanced at the girl who was also sitting on the ground looking a bit bewildered, made sure she wouldn''t jump off the building again, and hurriedly turned around to leave. Lin Tian intended to leave this place immediately. He had been compelled to display his great strength just now; surely someone below had captured the scene on their phones. Lin Tian didn''t want any trouble. Lin Tian didn''t want to become famous; he didn''t want anyone paying too much attention to him because it involved his supernatural abilities. So after resting for a while, before those people made it up, Lin Tian turned and quickly left. Exiting the balcony, he found the residents were out, so Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief and then quickly left through the front door. On top of that, Lin Tian felt somewhat relieved that the building''s hallway didn''t have cameras. Arriving at the staircase, Lin Tian quickly descended. Since he took the stairs, Lin Tian amazingly went unnoticed. Once Lin Tian had put some distance between himself and the building, ensuring no one had spotted him, he finally stopped. At the same time, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his mind: "Task completed: Reward 1 Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, a flicker of joy passed through Lin Tian''s heart. He breathed a sigh of relief; the task was finally complete. If he had taken such a risk and the task hadn''t been completed, Lin Tian would have been at a huge loss! But just when Lin Tian thought it was over and was about to leave, another electronic synthesized voice sounded in his mind: "Chain follow-up task: Fulfill Wang Xia''s wish. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point. Task Failure Penalty: Deduction of two Supernatural Points!" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian froze, a look of astonishment flickering across his face, "A chain task?" There was actually a chain task? And if it''s not completed, it would even deduct Supernatural Points? How could this be? This kind of task, Lin Tian had never encountered before. He remained stunned for a moment before turning his head with some bewilderment, looking towards the building where the girl was. On this look, Lin Tian was taken aback again. A red dot! In Lin Tian''s vision, there was a red dot that appeared a bit blurry, seemingly resembling the model of a girl. "Even the red light has changed." Seeing the flickering red dot in his line of sight, Lin Tian was somewhat curious. In the past, Lin Tian could only see the flashing red light on a person when he actually saw them. But with this chain task, even through walls, Lin Tian could see that red dot. That meant no matter where the person was, Lin Tian could find them. Any distance at all? A doubt flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. Then, he closed his eyes and focused, hoping the system would answer his question. Several seconds later, Lin Tian opened his eyes. By then, he had confirmed his suspicion. This chain task indeed was somewhat different; the task target''s flashing red light was unlike the single tasks that could only be seen with the naked eyeLin Tian could locate this chain task target, no matter how far away, through any barrier. "Since it''s like that, there''s no rush, and if I go now, I''ll definitely be discovered. Now''s the time to check on Qianqian." After thinking it over, Lin Tian walked towards a taxi not far away. Lin Tian was not in a hurry to take on the subsequent task. There were surely many people around that girl now. At the same time, Lin Tian was also worried about He Qianqian and was afraid she would go looking for Zhong Han at night. Even though he could determine He Qianqian''s location through his phone, not seeing her in person still left Lin Tian somewhat anxious. After getting into the cab and giving the driver an address, Lin Tian took out his phone and dialed He Qianqian''s number. "Hello, Qianqian..." Two minutes later, Lin Tian hung up the call. Through the phone call, Lin Tian confirmed that He Qianqian was at home, and he also noticed that He Qianqian''s emotions had stabilized quite a bit. Nevertheless, despite this, Lin Tian still decided to go and see for himself. Half an hour later, the taxi stopped in the vicinity of He Qianqian''s residential area. Finding a deserted corner, Lin Tian turned invisible and headed towards He Qianqian''s home. Forty minutes later, Lin Tian exited the residential area and dispelled his invisibility in a secluded corner. "Qianqian is fine, now the only thing left is to resolve that chain task." By the time he left, He Qianqian was preparing for bed. Assured that He Qianqian was safe for the night, Lin Tian decided to tackle the subsequent task. With this in mind, Lin Tian looked around and eventually his gaze settled in the northeast direction. In that direction, a red dot was flashing faintly. Having confirmed the direction, Lin Tian hailed a cab and drove towards where the red dot was flashing. Half an hour later, Lin Tian arrived in front of a household, staring at the tightly closed door with an expression that seemed somewhat troublesome. In Lin Tian''s vision, the red dot was inside here. But the door of the house was locked. After pondering in front of the door for a while, Lin Tian turned and swiftly ran down to the ground floor. Lin Tian wandered around the lawn below for a bit when his eyes suddenly lit up. Lin Tian discovered that the girl was actually sitting in front of the window sill, propping up her chin with her hand, staring off into space, lost in thought. The girl''s floor wasn''t high, it was only the second floor; a light call from Lin Tian would reach her ears. Thinking of this, Lin Tian hurried over to the window sill, softly calling out, "Hey!" The girl didn''t react! "Hey!" Lin Tian called out once more. This time, the girl finally responded, looking down with a puzzled expression. Upon seeing him, she was somewhat stunned. Even though she glanced at Lin Tian only once, his face was deeply etched in her memory. She remembered he was the boy who saved her. Why had he come? Seeing that Wang Xia had noticed him, Lin Tian appeared somewhat excited. After a moment of thought, he quickly stepped forward and rapidly climbed the balcony where the girl was with his hands and feet. With Lin Tian''s current strength, climbing a building was a piece of cake. Wang Xia watched curiously as Lin Tian climbed, not stopping him. "Whew!" Once Lin Tian climbed up, he let out a breath of relief, patted the dust off his clothes, and said with a smile, "This makes talking a bit easier." Wang Xia looked at Lin Tian with a trace of curiosity in her gaze, not uttering a word. Lin Tian looked around, then took a seat on a chair he found for himself, smiling at Wang Xia, "Why are you like this? If you have a wish, I can help you fulfill it!" Wang Xia looked at Lin Tian, not speaking, only a calm look in her eyes that now had a tinge of pain. After waiting a while, Wang Xia still did not reply. Helplessly, Lin Tian finally said, "If you have a wish, speak up, I can make it happen." After saying this, afraid the girl wouldn''t believe him, Lin Tian added assertively, "Really." Silently observing Lin Tian for a while, the girl gently shook her head, whispering, "You can''t help me." It was only then that Lin Tian realized the girl''s voice was actually very pleasant, as if it were a wind chime. Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian snapped back to reality, a hint of joy flashing in his eyesjust getting her to speak was good. He then eagerly pressed, "Just say it, how do you know I can''t help you if you don''t speak!" The girl looked at Lin Tian, shook her head gently, and remained silent. "Why are you being like this, just say it, I''m really quite powerful!" Lin Tian kept pestering her. ... Ten minutes later, completely worn down by Lin Tian''s insistence, the girl looked at Lin Tian once more and spoke, "I want to kill someone!" "To kill someone?" Lin Tian was taken aback. Murder! This was a task Lin Tian had never even considered. Lin Tian was not the type who killed indiscriminately. Hesitating, Lin Tian then asked, "Who do you want to kill?" "A man named Zhong Han!" The girl looked at Lin Tian with a calm gaze. She had never really believed that Lin Tian could fulfill such a wish. She had only spoken up because he had been so persistent. "Zhong Han?" Hearing this name, Lin Tian was stunned, and with some astonishment, he said, "You mean the Zhong Han from Wang An Group?" Chapter 64 - 56 Im Here to Kill! The Wang An Group was the real estate conglomerate founded by Zhong Han''s father, Zhong An. And his son, Zhong Han, was working in it as well. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Xia lifted her head in some astonishment and looked at Lin Tian, "You know him too?" Through Wang Xia''s expression, Lin Tian confirmed that the Zhong Han she was talking about was indeed the same Zhong Han who had been harassing He Qianqian. "Heh, it really is a small world!" Lin Tian muttered under his breath. Lin Tian could have never imagined such a coincidence would occur. After some thought, Lin Tian looked up at Wang Xia and asked, "Why do you want to kill him?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, a flash of fear followed by a flash of hatred swept across Wang Xia''s eyes. After a moment of silence, Wang Xia said dryly, "He ruined my life!" Looking at Wang Xia''s gloomy face, Lin Tian kept silent and said nothing. He thought back to some rumors he had read online. The internet claimed that Zhong Han was very lecherous, often raping girls and even killing a few. But because his family wielded so much power, he was always able to smooth things over. Initially, Lin Tian had some doubts, but after seeing his attitude towards He Qianqian and Wang Xia''s reaction today, Lin Tian suspected that the rumors online were very likely true. "If that is true..." Thinking this, a glint of murderous intent flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. After a moment of silence, looking at Wang Xia still engulfed in her pain, Lin Tian stepped forward and gently patted her shoulder, softly consoling, "Don''t worry, I will help you." Having said that, Lin Tian braced himself and directly jumped down from the balcony. "Pat, pat..." Lin Tian quickly walked away. Watching Lin Tian hurry away, Wang Xia gently shook her head, sighed, and as memories seemed to resurge, tears slowly streamed down her face... She didn''t truly believe that Lin Tian could accomplish it. She just thought Lin Tian was comforting her. After leaving the residential area where Wang Xia lived, Lin Tian hailed a cab and headed for the Zhong An Group. Lin Tian decided to go looking for Zhong Han right now; he didn''t want to wait any longer. Because with every day he waited, He Qianqian could possibly be in danger, and Lin Tian also wanted to complete the mission quickly. Since he didn''t know where Zhong Han was at the moment, nor did he know where his house was, Lin Tian could only start at his company group to see if he could find any leads. Arriving at the Wang An Group building, Lin Tian got out of the cab and entered Invisibility in a secluded corner, then strutted towards the Wang An Group. At this time, most of the Wang An Group''s employees had already left work, leaving only a few who were on the night shift. Lin Tian walked in slowly, intending to search for what he needed. Half an hour later, Lin Tian came out of the Wang An Group, still in that quiet corner, and canceled his Invisibility. "Yanjing West Road..." Lin Tian murmured to himself as he walked towards a nearby taxi. Although he didn''t find Zhong Han at the Wang An Group, Lin Tian found out his home address. Twenty minutes later, an invisible Lin Tian looked at the luxurious villa in front of him, scowled, and then vaulted over the perimeter wall. After ten minutes, Lin Tian climbed back out. In a secluded corner, Lin Tian turned off Invisibility and hailed a taxi at the roadside, "Driver, to Shanghai Road, Splendid Bar!" Once inside, Lin Tian found that Zhong Han was not at home. From chatting with the servants, Lin Tian learned this guy had actually gone out to a bar to have fun. Sitting in the backseat of the taxi, Lin Tian took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and called up the Superpower menu in his mind. He looked at each Superpower before him and finally fixed his gaze on one, "Level 1 Face-Changing Technique: Can completely transform into another face for one hour. Exchange Superpower Points: 2 Supernatural Points." Looking at the Superpower, Lin Tian hesitated for a moment but eventually clicked to exchange. With Lin Tian''s current abilities, killing Zhong Han would be effortless. All he had to do was use Invisibility and be careful not to leave any evidence, ensuring no one would notice. Initially, Lin Tian had planned to do just that, but upon further contemplation, he decided otherwise. The power of the Zhong family in Jia''an City was immense, and as He Qianqian said, they held sway over both criminal and legitimate circles. If Zhong Han died, the Zhong family would surely seek revenge. And when seeking revenge, what would they do if they couldn''t find the culprit? The Zhong family might lash out indiscriminately. Moreover, just yesterday, Lin Tian had a conflict with Zhong Han and even left his face swollen. If the Zhong family became suspicious of Lin Tian due to this and sought revenge, possibly implicating He Qianqian as well, that would only complicate matters further. So, if he was really going to kill Zhong Han, it was imperative to leave behind a clear target for the Zhong family''s retaliation, to prevent them from focusing their energy on someone else. It was for this reason that Lin Tian thought of using the Face-Changing Technique. As long as he changed his appearance, who would know what he had done? Let them be frantic. "Driver, stop here," Lin Tian suddenly said after exchanging for the Superpower. "But didn''t you say Shanghai Road?" the driver asked confusedly as he slowed to a stop by the roadside. "No need for change." Lin Tian handed him a hundred yuan note, opened the car door, and walked away. After getting out of the car, Lin Tian wandered around, then activated the Superpower in a deserted corner. With the activation of the Superpower, Lin Tian felt a warm flow on his face. After that, there were no more abnormalities. "Is that it?" Lin Tian questioned as he found a glass to look into. "This..." Lin Tian looked at the person in the mirror with some astonishment. The figure in the mirror was still his own, but his appearance had completely changed. He had turned into a man in his twenties. Seeing himself in the mirror, Lin Tian couldn''t find a trace of his own features. "Not bad!" Lin Tian nodded satisfyingly, quite pleased with the Superpower. Afterward, Lin Tian changed back into his own appearance, bought a set of new clothes at a supermarket, and a pair of gloves. In a deserted spot, Lin Tian changed into the clothes he had just bought and packed away his old ones before picking up a baseball bat. Then he stepped out, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for the Splendid Bar on Shanghai Road. Stepping into the noisy bar, Lin Tian made a beeline for the Peony Hall VIP room. From what the servant had said, Lin Tian knew that Zhong Han was inside right now. ** In the Peony Hall, holding a glass of red wine, Zhong Han bellowed, "Drink up!" "Drink!" someone immediately responded. Zhong Han gulped down the wine in his glass, not caring that the red liquid spilled from his mouth onto his clothes. "Has that matter been settled, Brother Zhong?" someone asked, eyeing Zhong Han''s swollen cheek as he spoke. "Settled? How could it be settled!" Zhong Han slammed his glass onto the table, his face menacing, "If it weren''t for the girl from last time threatening to jump off a building and the old man at home not letting me out, I would have chopped that kid up tonight." "What if he has run away?" "What''s there to fear? Is He Qianqian not still here? Damn, that ***** is still acting holier-than-thou!" Zhong Han said viciously, anger flashing in his eyes, "I thought about playing nice with her, but since she doesn''t appreciate it, how about I get the guys to take turns with her next time?" "Really?" someone by his side exclaimed in delight. "Hmph!" Zhong Han snorted coldly, remaining silent. Kicking the door open, Lin Tian''s gaze swept the room and furrowed his brow at the sight of a group of intoxicated men and women and the sound of Zhong Han''s ranting. Lin Tian''s eyes shifted, looking towards Zhong Han. He saw a young girl looking somewhat hazy in Zhong Han''s arms, and at this sight, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, a flash of murderous intent crossing his face! Murderous intent! This time, Lin Tian truly harbored the intention to kill. Initially, when Lin Tian had come here, he had been hesitant about whether to really kill Zhong Han. However, the scene before him cemented his resolve to kill. "Beast!" Lin Tian''s eyes glittered with icy murderous intent as he glared coldly at Zhong Han. "Damn! Who is this kid, seeking death?" At this point, the others in the room also reacted, standing up and cursing as they advanced towards Lin Tian, some even picking up wine bottles from the table. "Hmph!" With a cold snort and without a trace of nervousness, Lin Tian slowly walked forward, his gaze still calm. "Kid, do you have a death wish? Do you know whose territory this is?" The man holding the wine bottle stopped in front of Lin Tian without striking him, a ferocious look on his face, possibly intimidated by Lin Tian''s calm demeanor. However, Lin Tian didn''t take his fierce expression seriously at all, ignoring him completely and calmly stating to Zhong Han with his baseball bat in hand, "I''m here to kill someone!" Kill someone! Upon hearing these words, the room fell silent! After a brief silence, commotion erupted in the room. "Thud thud..." Suddenly, a series of footsteps sounded from outside the room. With a whoosh, seven or eight burly men dressed in black suits rushed into the room, each well over six feet tall and muscular. "What''s going on, Brother Zhong?" Upon entering, the leader-like figure in the black suit asked the seated Zhong Han. Seeing the group of menacing men burst in, Zhong Han, who had been somewhat tense, relaxed completely. Zhong Han waved his hand dismissively at the burly men and while staring at Lin Tian, he slowly stood up, "You''re here to kill? Who do you want to kill? Me?" "Correct, but no prize!" Lin Tian calmly met his gaze, not giving a second glance to the black-clothed men who had rushed in. "Is that so?" Zhong Han let out a scornful laugh, his eyes filled with malice as he stared at Lin Tian, "You want to kill me? Do you dare? Do you know whose turf this is? If you kneel now and beg for mercy, maybe I''ll spare your life." "Kid, you''re too arrogant. You don''t realize where you are. Do you think you can kill with that stick in your hand? Haha!" After the black-clothed men arrived, other people in the private room also relaxed, looking at Lin Tian with sarcasm. They thought Lin Tian was out of his mind. Not realizing where they were, this bar belonged to the Zhong family, it was their home ground, and he dared to come here to kill with a baseball bat? What a fool, right? Lin Tian looked at Zhong Han with indifference and, not bothering to waste words, reached out swiftly towards Zhong Han! Smack! Lin Tian''s hand was slapped away by one of the black-suited men who blocked him. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Attack!" the black-clad man bellowed. Then many people rushed at Lin Tian, punching and kicking. "Hmph!" Zhong Han watched coldly, waiting to see Lin Tian beg for mercy. But his satisfaction lasted only seconds before he stared, dumbstruck, at the scene unfolding before his eyes. It wasn''t just Zhong Han; everyone else in the private room was also watching, their mouths agape, disbelieving. Incredulous faces all around. After about fifteen seconds, Lin Tian took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the soreness in his muscles. The space was too cramped for dodging, and those men were all physically strong. Inevitably, Lin Tian still received a few kicks, and someone even broke a wine bottle over his head. Lin Tian had sustained a few minor injuries. But it was only minor damage for Lin Tian, whereas all the black-suited men lay on the ground groaning, unable to get up. Zhong Han stared blankly at the scene, frozen. Damn! Was this guy even human? How could he fight like that? After a moment''s shock, Zhong Han snapped back to reality, only to find Lin Tian calmly walking towards him. Zhong Han involuntarily stepped back, forcing a laugh, "Big bro, let''s talk this over!" "Hmph!" Lin Tian snorted coldly, grabbing Zhong Han''s hair with forceful grip and yanking him over, pressing him forcefully against the coffee table. Leaning over, Lin Tian looked calmly into Zhong Han''s eyes and said softly, "You asked if I dare? What do you think now?" Chapter 65 - 57 Changes of the Supernatural Ability System His head was pressed against the coffee table by Lin Tian, feeling the explosive force from the other man''s hand. Zhong Han was somewhat panicked and hurriedly said, "Big brother, big brother! Don''t be impulsive, okay? Where have I offended you in the past? Little brother here will apologize! How much money do you want, I''ll give it all to you!" "Money? I don''t need it!" Lin Tian slowly shook his head and said with a chilling voice, "I want your life!" As he spoke, Lin Tian violently swung the baseball bat in his hand! Crack! "Ah!" Along with a scream, Zhong Han''s legs were directly broken by Lin Tian. "Damn! Fuck!" Zhong Han cursed crazily, twisting his body in a frantic struggle. At the same time, he yelled, "Damn it, someone come save me!" Lin Tian, with a cold face, grabbed Zhong Han''s hair and then smashed it hard against the coffee table! Bang! Blood splattered! Zhong Han''s screams came to an abrupt halt! Silence! The scene was completely quiet! After a while, a woman''s piercing scream filled the scene, "Murderer!" At the same time, a drop of warm blood splashed onto Lin Tian''s face. Feeling the warmth on his face, Lin Tian''s initially excited heart quickly calmed down. He took a deep breath, cast a glance at Zhong Han, who lay motionless on the coffee table, and quickly walked away. After running a considerable distance, Lin Tian became invisible in a secluded corner. Then he changed back to his own appearance, put on his clothes, and walked out. Afterward, Lin Tian found a hotel, checked into a room, and took a thorough bath. This hot shower lasted a full half-hour before Lin Tian came out. Still, when Lin Tian came out of the bathroom, his complexion was slightly pale. He had killed someone, his first time killing. Although Lin Tian thought the man didn''t deserve to live, after actually killing him, Lin Tian still felt somewhat nervous and flustered inside. "Whew!" Lin Tian took a deep breath and comforted himself, "What I did was a public service, so don''t worry." Just as Lin Tian was comforting himself, suddenly a synthesized electronic voice rang in his mind, "Chain mission ''Fulfill Wang Xia''s wish'' has been completed, awarded one Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled and after a moment, he realized that this meant that Zhong Han was truly dead. "Another Supernatural Point. That, along with the previous two points, means I now have three Supernatural Points," Lin Tian murmured to himself. "Three Supernatural Points..." Looking at the three points floating in his mind like golden beans, Lin Tian was hesitant whether to exchange them for a superpower or save them up. "I''ll save them for now; there''s no rush to use them," Lin Tian decided after some thought. Just as Lin Tian''s consciousness was about to leave his mind, a sudden synthetic electronic voice rang out, "The Supernatural Ability System has met the unlocking requirements and has been unlocked. Welcome to view new functions." "Unlocked? What?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled. Then he quickly closed his eyes, focusing his consciousness inside his mind. As Lin Tian''s attention focused, a rush of information flowed into his mind. After a while, Lin Tian opened his eyes, with a flash of realization shining through. When Lin Tian first got access to the Supernatural Ability System, he noticed that the superpowers listed were quite basic, totaling only twenty. Most importantly, all the abilities listed there were low-level superpowers. They were clearly the most basic. As for how to obtain high-level superpowers, Lin Tian had asked the system before, but the response was that he did not meet the conditions and thus could not unlock them. However, Lin Tian had just completed the first of the chain tasks and had now met the system''s unlocking criteria. The system had naturally unlocked itself. "Let''s see what the new functions are." Lin Tian murmured as he reviewed the information in his mind, started to make sense of the unlocked Supernatural Ability System and how it differed from the previous one. After analyzing for a while, Lin Tian discovered that there was not much difference between the unlocked and the previous Supernatural Ability System. The only difference was that the unlocked system had gained two new abilities. The first ability was the enhancement of existing superpowers. For instance, Lin Tian currently had the first level of ''Ox Power Technique.'' To advance to the second level, he would need to use Supernatural Points to upgrade and strengthen it, what is commonly referred to as ''adding points.'' According to the system''s information, the Supernatural Points required for the first level of enhancement ranged from 10 to 100 points. Enhancing a superpower meant opening the path to continuous strengthening of Lin Tian''s superpowers, allowing them to grow indefinitely. "That''s a great ability!" Lin Tian nodded with satisfaction, feeling the system''s new function. After checking out this new function for a while, Lin Tian then focused his attention on the second ability unlocked by the system: adding a new superpower! The second unlocked ability was to add new superpowers. Which means, whatever superpower Lin Tian wanted, he could now add it to the system. This meant that the superpowers Lin Tian possessed would no longer be limited to the initial twenty provided by the system. Seeing this new ability, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, murmuring, "What a great ability indeed!" Despite the fact that each new addition of a superpower required 10 Supernatural Points, Lin Tian still thought it was a great feature. Because it meant that Lin Tian had an endless supply of abilities! "Unexpected! Both unlocked abilities are so practical, quite a surprise indeed!" Seeing the two new abilities added to the Supernatural Ability System, Lin Tian was very satisfied. The emergence of these two abilities gave Lin Tian the potential for limitless growth. As long as he had enough Supernatural Points, maybe one day he really could punch Mars and kick the Earth! "It''s just that the Supernatural Points come too slowly!" Lin Tian thought greedily. While Lin Tian was in his room researching the system''s new abilities, on the other side, He Qianqian, who couldn''t sleep, got up and turned on her computer, browsing the local forum out of boredom. Upon opening the forum, He Qianqian discovered a post that was getting a lot of attention. She was startled by the title, which read: "Real Pictures, Real Evidence. Reliable sources say Zhong Han of the Wang An Group was beaten up in a bar and pronounced dead after failed resuscitation efforts at the hospital!" "This..." He Qianqian stared blankly at the post, instinctively clicking on it. At the same time, Wang Xia, who also couldn''t sleep, happened to be browsing the local forum and saw the same post. ... Driven by curiosity, He Qianqian clicked on the post. As soon as she clicked it, the first things that caught her eye were a series of photos. These photos showed a chaotic bar with a surging crowd and a bloodstained floor. He Qianqian even saw Zhong Han being lifted onto an ambulance in one of the photos. Even though Zhong Han''s face was covered in blood and he looked very pale in the photo, He Qianqian recognized him at a glance. "Is he really dead?" He Qianqian mused blankly, finding it hard to believe that Zhong Han could be beaten to death in a bar. After a moment of shock, an image of Lin Tian appeared in He Qianqian''s mind. Thinking of Lin Tian, her expression changed abruptly, and she started reading the post''s details more carefully. Upon reading it, He Qianqian''s face turned noticeably pale. From the description in the post, He Qianqian realized that the man who beat up Zhong Han resembled Lin Tian in both height and build. "Please don''t let it be him!" The thought made He Qianqian anxiously grab her phone and hastily dial Lin Tian''s number. Based on what she knew about Lin Tian, it wasn''t entirely out of the question that he could do something this foolish. "Please don''t let it be you!" she thought, looking anxiously at the phone as she made the call. "Dudu..." The phone rang a few times before being picked up. "Hello, is this Lin Tian? Where are you right now?" He Qianqian asked urgently as soon as the call connected. "Me? I''m at home," Lin Tian said, his eyes shifting, as he answered casually. "Really?" He Qianqian asked doubtfully. "Really!" Lin Tian''s reply was firm, but his expression revealed some confusion. He sensed that He Qianqian seemed to know something. "You''re not lying to me?" He Qianqian asked again, still doubtful. "Of course not, why would I lie to you!" Lin Tian was very assertive in his response. Hearing Lin Tian''s affirmative answer again, and despite her suspicions, He Qianqian didn''t feel right pressing the matter further. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a moment''s hesitation, He Qianqian said, "Do you know? I just saw a piece of news online saying that Zhong Han was beaten to death in a bar." "Ah?" Lin Tian was startled, a thought flashing through his mind. The news was online already? After a pause, Lin Tian asked, "Where did you see it?" "On the Jia''an forum," He Qianqian replied, somewhat uncertain, "I don''t know if the news online is true or not, it could be fake." "Oh, I''ll go take a look, hopefully it''s true," he said. "Hmm..." ... Lin Tian briefly chatted with He Qianqian a bit more before hanging up, then he quickly booted up the hotel''s computer to check. On the other side, He Qianqian reopened the post. By now, there were new photos on the thread. Glancing at the new photos, He Qianqian saw a young man in his twenties who had a similar aura to Lin Tian, but looked completely different from him. Then He Qianqian scanned the caption under the photos: According to the bar''s surveillance, this man was the one who beat Zhong Han to death. Seeing this, He Qianqian finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it wasn''t Lin Tian, that was all that mattered. Meanwhile, Wang Xia was also perusing the thread. As she read the post, an image of the boy around her age surfaced in Wang Xia''s mind. "Could he have done this?" she wondered, slightly lost in her thoughts... On the other hand, Lin Tian had also opened his computer and clicked on the post. As he scrolled through, Lin Tian found that the story told in the post was pretty close to the truth, closely matching the facts. After scanning the thread, Lin Tian closed it. As far as he was concerned, the issue was settled. There was no way the Zhong family could find him after he had changed his appearance. Now, Lin Tian began to ponder his next travel plans. Chapter 66 - 58: Another New Task? In the following days, the development of events basically unfolded as Lin Tian had envisioned. Since Zhong Han''s death, the Jia''an City police had established a special case team, but they had come up empty-handed. During this period, Lin Tian also realized no one suspected him. After all, both the police and the Zhong family had direct targets and naturally would not suspect Lin Tian. After waiting a few days and confirming that the incident wouldn''t implicate him, Lin Tian pulled out his phone and called He Qianqian. Over an hour later, there was a knock on Lin Tian''s room door. Lin Tian cracked a slight smile and opened the door. Seeing Lin Tian inside the room, He Qianqian heaved a sigh of relief, walked in, and then complained, "Why did you come over here again!" ... "Qianqian, you should come out with me during the summer vacation. You''re not busy at home anyway." He Qianqian rested her head on Lin Tian''s chest, her fingers lightly tracing circles there. "Stop that, it tickles! Answer my question," Lin Tian swatted away He Qianqian''s hand, slightly annoyed. He Qianqian stopped moving her hand and looked hesitant hearing Lin Tian''s words. Actually, she also didn''t want to stay at home anymore. It was quite boring at home, and the incident with Zhong Han made her even less keen on staying. Seeing He Qianqian''s hesitant expression, Lin Tian knew he had a chance and quickly said, "Come with me, let''s go to Hainan to see the sea and swim!" "But I don''t have much money on me right now" Hearing about Hainan raised He Qianqian''s interest, but then she thought about her financial situation. Previously, He Qianqian''s mother''s medical expenses had consumed a lot of money, even forcing them to borrow externally, leaving He Qianqian practically penniless. "You don''t need to worry about money, I''ve got you covered!" Lin Tian chuckled. "Where did you get the money?" He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian with a puzzled expression. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Won it from scratch-off lottery tickets!" Lin Tian said, smiling proudly. Five days later, on the beaches of Wuya in Hainan, Lin Tian was applying sunscreen on He Qianqian''s body. Lin Tian chuckled, pulling his hand away. Having broken through the last barrier, Lin Tian naturally knew where He Qianqian''s sensitive spots were. After finishing with the sunscreen, Lin Tian lay on a beach chair, closed his eyes, and said with relishment, "This is so comfortable!" Smelling the breeze with a hint of the sea, and feeling the gentle sunlight, everything felt splendid. "It''s been a long time since I last came to Hainan. The last time was when I was in college," He Qianqian, wearing sunglasses, said comfortably lying on a beach chair. Lin Tian smiled slightly, remaining silent. Just as Lin Tian was about to put on sunglasses to fully enjoy the moment, a distant cry suddenly reached his ears, "Someone''s drowning, help!" Hearing this, Lin Tian startled and sat up. He Qianqian, who was next to him, also heard the cry for help and sat up as well. By this time, many people were already running forward. Lin Tian''s eyesight was excellent, and looking ahead, he saw a small black dot in the sea struggling desperately. "Let''s go take a look," said He Qianqian after a moment''s hesitation, standing up and walking forward. Seeing He Qianqian leaving, Lin Tian stood up and followed. But just after a few steps, suddenly a synthetic electronic voice sounded in his mind, "Mission: Rescue the drowning Wang Luodan. Mission Reward: One Superpower Point." Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback, a mission again? After a moment of shock, Lin Tian quickly strode forward. By the time Lin Tian reached the seaside, that black dot had already disappeared. Seeing this, Lin Tian knew Wang Luodan had already submerged. As Lin Tian observed, many people were already running toward the sea to attempt a rescue, along with some yachts heading over as well. But by then, the girl was no longer visible. Lin Tian squinted his eyes slightly. Despite the sea water hindering his view, Lin Tian could still vaguely see a red dot. It was the flickering mission red light on Wang Luodan. However, by this time the red light had become increasingly blurred. Seeing the red light starting to blur, Lin Tian hesitated no longer, turned to He Qianqian, and said urgently, "I''m going to check it out, wait for me here." Seeing Lin Tian rush over in a flash, by the time He Qianqian reacted, Lin Tian had already run quite a distance. "Really!" He Qianqian stomped her foot lightly, somewhat annoyed. Lin Tian hurried forward, and when the seawater reached his chest, he decisively swam across. Whosh! Whosh! By then, Lin Tian had already abandoned the awkward dog paddle and had learned to freestyle. Lin Tian was very fast, and in just a few seconds, he reached the spot where the girl had sunk just moments before. By now, there were already some people on the sea surface and some yachts running over. Floating on the sea, Lin Tian scanned around and noticed that the red dot was no longer below but was about five or six meters ahead, clearly having been swept away by the seawater. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate and swam straight over. Reaching above the girl, Lin Tian immediately dived. A few seconds later, Lin Tian surfaced with a splash, gasping for air intensely. Lin Tian looked somewhat astonished. He had just realized that saving someone was not so easy. The water below was at least seven or eight meters deep, and the person''s body was also moving with the seawater. With Lin Tian''s diving skills, it was simply impossible to save her. He hesitated for a moment, then summoned the superpower menu in his mind. Glancing at the superpower menu, Lin Tian''s eyes settled on an option: "Aquatic Lung: Allows you to breathe freely underwater for an hour. Requires 2 Supernatural Points to exchange." "If it costs two Supernatural Points, so be it, I''ll get some use out of this skill later anyway!" Though somewhat reluctant to spend the Supernatural Points, Lin Tian decisively chose to exchange them. Right after exchanging the superpower, Lin Tian dived immediately. Underwater, Lin Tian tentatively breathed in through his nose, and as he breathed, a stream of seawater entered his nostrils, but instead of choking, it felt like a surge of gas was forming inside his body. As Lin Tian expelled the breath, a stream of water came out of his nostrils. That was the seawater he had just inhaled. It worked! Feeling the change in his body, a trace of joy crossed Lin Tian''s face, and without hesitation, he swam straight toward the girl. ... By now, the sea surface was in complete chaos, with people occasionally diving into the water to search for the girl, but all to no avail. They had no idea the girl had been swept away by the seawater to another location. At the shore, He Qianqian was waiting anxiously. "Damn, little brat! Telling you to show off!" He Qianqian kicked the sandy beach hard with her crystal-clear little foot, her small face showing annoyance. He Qianqian hated that Lin Tian had run off to play the hero. What if something happened to him? Time passed by slowly, and ten minutes later, everyone still found nothing. By now, many people were starting to feel that the girl was beyond saving. Having not found her after such a long time, they thought her body must have been swept away by the sea to an unknown location. "Luodan, please let nothing have happened to you!" Just as He Qianqian was anxiously waiting, suddenly a sorrowful cry arose from nearby. Turning her head, He Qianqian saw a man in his thirties nearby, staring at the sea with a pained expression, his demeanor very sad. He Qianqian frowned, the cry adding to her irritation. He Qianqian anxiously watched the sea, her eyebrows tightly knit. "Look, what is that!" Suddenly, an excited shout rang out among the crowd. Hearing this, He Qianqian quickly looked in the direction the person was pointing. Off in the distance, she saw a person holding a limp girl with one arm, swimming quickly toward the shore with the other. Seeing this person, a trace of joy flashed across He Qianqian''s face. "Whew!" Lin Tian held the unconscious girl with one arm, swimming swiftly with the other. "So big!" Lin Tian thought erratically as he swam swiftly toward the shore. A few seconds later, Lin Tian reached the shore and laid the girl on the beach. At this point, everyone crowded around. Putting the girl on the beach, Lin Tian scanned her and noticed that the red glow on her body had dimmed a bit. Following his actions, a gush of seawater spurted from the girl''s mouth. After pressing a few more times and feeling it was about enough, Lin Tian laid the girl''s body back down on the sand. Chapter 67 - 59 I Want a Divorce Immediately When Lin Tian was in high school, he had the highest grades and the school even organized a lesson on CPR, and at that time the teacher dramatically claimed that Tian performed the movements most accurately. So Lin Tian''s rescue moves on the girl were very standard. "Whoosh!" Lin Tian took a deep breath into the girl''s mouth, then immediately released her nostrils and began to press on her chest. "Whoosh, whoosh!" He repeated this process. A few minutes later, Lin Tian felt the girl''s hand touch her own neck artery, and he could feel its pulse. A trace of joy flashed across Lin Tian''s face as he continued to perform CPR. By then, quite a crowd had gathered around Lin Tian, and He Qianqian also ran over. At that moment, Lin Tian was too focused to pay attention to anything else and kept performing the rescue. "Whoosh, whoosh!" As he continued the CPR, suddenly, the girl''s delicate eyebrows began to quiver, as though she was about to wake up. "She''s awake! She''s awake!" Suddenly, someone excitedly pointed at the girl and shouted. Following this person''s declaration, Wang Luodan''s eyelashes began to flutter, and soon, a pair of beautiful large eyes opened. She truly was awake! Seeing this, applause broke out from the crowd. He Qianqian also smiled and clapped. As Lin Tian stood up, another round of applause erupted from the crowd. "Luodan!" Suddenly, an excited male voice called out, and a man in his thirties pushed through the crowd and ran towards her. As soon as he arrived, he threw himself on the girl and burst into tears. But Lin Tian noticed that when the man arrived, the girl''s face showed no happiness; instead, there was a hint of suspicion in her eyes as she looked at him. Seeing this, although somewhat puzzled, Lin Tian did not dwell on it. The girl had been saved, the Supernatural Points were secured, and his task was complete. "Lin Tian..." Just as Lin Tian was about to check the task completion prompt he had just remembered, suddenly, He Qianqian''s crisp voice rang out next to him. Turning around, Lin Tian saw He Qianqian pouting somewhat displeasedly at him. He Qianqian raised her small fist and punched Lin Tian''s shoulder, teeth clenched, "Do you know how worried I was just now?" "Hehe, sorry!" Lin Tian wrapped his arms around He Qianqian, laughing somewhat apologetically. Being embraced by Lin Tian, He Qianqian suddenly opened her mouth wide and bit fiercely into his shoulder. "Sss~!" Lin Tian grimaced in pain. It hurt, but he dared not tense his muscles and let He Qianqian bite him. After a while, He Qianqian, looking like she was teaching him a lesson, said, "Let''s see if you dare to disobey me again." Lin Tian was speechless; he turned his head and noticed the red marks of teeth on his shoulder. Although it was painful, Lin Tian was somewhat happy because, before, He Qianqian wouldn''t show such a girlish attitude in front of him. Thinking of this, Lin Tian chuckled, wrapped his arms around He Qianqian''s slim waist, and whispered, "Wife, you''ve bitten me. Wait and see how I''ll discipline you tonight!" "What did you say, stop joking around, who''s your wife, you little kid!" Saying this, He Qianqian giggled, pinched Lin Tian on the waist, and ran away barefoot. "Humph! Where am I small, you''ll know tonight how ''great'' I am." Seeing He Qianqian running off, Lin Tian quickly followed her, calling out as he walked and ran. "Shut up!" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a mix of embarrassment and anger. ... After some playful banter, Lin Tian, with his arm around He Qianqian''s waist, said with a grin, "Wife, let''s go rest a bit, we should save some energy for tonight!" "What are you talking about!" He Qianqian somewhat angrily pinched Lin Tian''s waist. The next day, Lin Tian and He Qianqian didn''t go to the beach but instead went shopping in Wuya. Lin Tian naturally had no objections to this suggestion. After shopping all morning, the pair prepared to have lunch at a seafood restaurant. Glancing at the menu and feeling that the prices were reasonable, Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction, ready to order. He had heard of overcharging in Wuya stores before, but so far, he hadn''t encountered anything outrageous. Half an hour later, Lin Tian was wrestling with a large lobster. While eating, he nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad, quite fresh!" While speaking, Lin Tian looked up and noticed that He Qianqian was looking at something, so he asked in confusion, "Why aren''t you eating? What are you looking at?" Lin Tian then turned his head to look in the direction He Qianqian was looking. "Hmm?" As he turned his head, Lin Tian was stunned, seeing a familiar face. "Isn''t that the girl you saved last time?" He Qianqian''s voice came from beside him. Staring at the girl for a moment, Lin Tian nodded. "It''s her." At that moment, Lin Tian noticed that the girl''s complexion seemed somewhat haggard, her pretty little face filled with fatigue. She was having a meal with a man, the very same man who had been sobbing on top of her last time. "These two seem to be arguing!" After a glance at the two of them, He Qianqian spoke with some confusion. "Mind your own business!" Lin Tian also noticed that the two seemed to be arguing, but he didn''t careit wasn''t his problem. It was better to go back to wrestling with his lobster. Seeing Lin Tian turn back to continue his battle with the lobster, appearing utterly uninterested, He Qianqian looked at him with some surprise, "Aren''t you a bit curious?" "Curious about what?" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian in confusion, then continued to lower his head and wrestle with the lobster. "She is a beauty, and you, you lecher, aren''t curious?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with doubt. "There are plenty of beauties in the world, how can I care about each one of them?" Lin Tian said indifferently, shrugging his shoulders before picking up another lobster. "Really? So when you gave that girl CPR the other day, you were having a great time, weren''t you?" He Qianqian watched Lin Tian. Lin Tian, holding a lobster, paused and thought for a moment, then nodded, "You know, I didn''t think so at the time, but looking back, it was kind of thrilling." "You!" He Qianqian, infuriated, reached out and pinched Lin Tian hard on the waist. "Ah! It hurts!" Lin Tian immediately cried out in pain, not daring to resist, he had to let He Qianqian pinch him. It really hurt. "Does it hurt? Now you know it hurts? Still dare to?" He Qianqian glared coldly at Lin Tian. "I wouldn''t dare, I wouldn''t dare." Lin Tian quickly begged for mercy. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hmph!" Seeing Lin Tian begging for mercy, He Qianqian snorted coldly and let go. While rubbing his sore waist, Lin Tian muttered to himself, "It was you who brought up the topic, I talk and then you turn on me. Women...speechless..." "What''s that look?" He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian. "Ah? Nothing." Lin Tian quickly adjusted his expression, muttering quietly, "Tonight, I''ll show you how formidable I am! Hmph!" Ten minutes later, feeling he had eaten enough and also feeling the urge to urinate, Lin Tian said, "I''m going to the restroom." "Hmm." He Qianqian, who was eating a crab, nodded her head. As he passed by Wang Luodan''s table on the way to the restroom, Lin Tian noticed that the two seemed to be arguing even more intensely. They didn''t notice Lin Tian. After a glance at the two of them, Lin Tian didn''t bother. It was none of his business. After relieving himself and when Lin Tian came out, he found the two arguing even more intensely. "I want a divorce right now!" Wang Luodan looked at Wang Tao with some annoyance. "That''s impossible, don''t push me! Push me further, and believe it or not, I''ll kill you!" Wang Tao stared at Wang Luodan with a cold face. "You!" Fuming with anger, Wang Luodan grabbed a glass of water from the table and splashed it on Wang Tao''s face. Splash! Wang Tao''s face was immediately covered with water droplets, looking very embarrassed. Already somewhat annoyed, Wang Tao became furious in an instant and swung his hand to hit her, cursing, "Foul bitch!" Smack! Wang Tao''s hand was caught mid-air and couldn''t move. A hand tightly held Wang Tao''s wrist. Holding onto Wang Tao''s wrist, Lin Tian spoke calmly, "Hitting a woman? Isn''t that a bit too far?" Chapter 68 - 60: I Can "Hit a woman? Isn''t that a bit much?" Lin Tian asked, holding Wang Tao''s wrist lightly. His wrist suddenly seized, Wang Tao turned in anger, only to find himself facing a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy, which intensified his fury as he bellowed, "Brat, get lost!" As he spoke, Wang Tao started to struggle fiercely, trying to free his wrist from Lin Tian''s grip. But Lin Tian''s strength was not something Wang Tao could easily escape. Feeling Wang Tao''s futile struggle, a faint smirk appeared on Lin Tian''s face. "You!" Wang Tao jerked his arm again in desperation, his face turning somewhat reddish from exertion. Seeing Wang Tao''s strenuous efforts, an idea flashed through Lin Tian''s mind, and he gently relaxed his grip. Thud! Because he had been using too much force, when Lin Tian suddenly let go, Wang Tao couldn''t control his strength and fell backwards, crashing into the chair behind him. He landed heavily on the ground. Looking at Wang Tao''s disheveled state, Lin Tian said innocently, "It wasn''t my fault; I let go. You fell on your own!" Knocked down by his own force, Wang Tao felt a fiery pain in his buttocks. Seeing Lin Tian''s feigned innocent expression, he became so enraged that he suddenly stood up, grabbed the chair from the ground, and swung it at Lin Tian''s head, yelling, "Son of a bitch!" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, his muscles tensed instantly, and as the chair came down, he ducked quickly and darted in front of Wang Tao. Lin Tian thrust his knee! "Oh!" Wang Tao immediately felt a sharp pain in his abdomen, clutching it with both hands as he fell to the ground in agony. Lin Tian shook his head slightly, "Why bother?" "You..." Hearing Lin Tian''s dismissive words, Wang Tao was furious to death but the pain in his abdomen made it hard for him to speak. Everything happened so quickly that by the time Wang Luodan reacted, Wang Tao was already knocked down by Lin Tian. Wang Luodan looked on somewhat blankly before her gaze turned curious toward Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Luodan thought he looked familiar. After reflecting for a moment, her eyes brightened slightly, looking at Lin Tian in surprise, "You''re the one from yesterday" "Yes, I saved you yesterday. I even gave you mouth-to-mouth resuscitation!" Lin Tian was always enthusiastic towards beautiful women. "Uh..." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Luodan''s face flushed red. She had also heard that the boy who saved her had given her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. "Phew!" After a few seconds of catching his breath, Wang Tao finally managed to gather himself, though his abdomen still hurt, enough for him to stand up. The moment he stood up, he heard the conversation between Lin Tian and Wang Luodan, which made him even angrier. He grabbed a tea cup from the table and was about to throw it at Lin Tian. Seeing this, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, his gaze calm as he warned, "You''d better not do that." "You..." Wang Tao was furious. He wanted to explode but then remembered Lin Tian''s moves. Lin Tian''s speed had been too quick; in the blink of an eye, he had vanished, only to reappear in front of him. Realizing he couldn''t beat Lin Tian, Wang Tao forcefully suppressed his rage. He glared fiercely at Lin Tian and said through clenched teeth, "Fine! You... just you wait!" With that, Wang Tao left with a livid expression. Seeing this scene, Luodan''s heart was somewhat panicked, and she promptly warned Lin Tian, "You better go now. He must have called for someone, he knows some people from outside." "Yeah, I know. Thanks," Lin Tian responded with a slight smile. "Um..." Hesitating for a moment, Luodan looked at Lin Tian and said, "About yesterday... thank you for that." sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No problem!" Lin Tian responded nonchalantly, waving his hand, "It was nothing." "Okay, you should go now. I have something to do first, thank you," Luodan said, nodding at Lin Tian, then turned around and left. Turning his head to watch Luodan leave, Lin Tian noticed she had a nice figure, especially the way her buttocks moved. "Have you had enough look!" Just when Lin Tian was engrossed, a cold voice came from behind him. "Oh..." Lin Tian''s expression stiffened, and he awkwardly turned his head. Turning his head, he saw an icy-faced He Qianqian. He Qianqian, annoyed, scolded Lin Tian, "Why are you fighting again?" "I saw him hitting a woman, I couldn''t help but step in," Lin Tian said somewhat awkwardly. "Hitting a woman? I think you can''t stand seeing a beauty getting hit," He Qianqian said coldly. After being around him so long, He Qianqian already knew Lin Tian was a flirtatious charmer. "Not really," Lin Tian said, scratching his head sheepishly. "Fine, I can''t really say much to you," He Qianqian said, shaking her head in resignation, then continued, "Let''s pay up now; I don''t want to be stuck here by others." "Yeah." Lin Tian naturally had no objections. They were almost done eating anyway. Lin Tian then went to pay the bill, and he and He Qianqian turned around and left the small restaurant. After walking not more than fifty meters, Lin Tian suddenly heard a flurry of rapid footsteps behind him, as if many people were running their way. Hearing this noise, Lin Tian paused, turned his head, and looked. As he turned, he saw seven or eight people running swiftly towards them, with Wang Tao leading the group. "Kid, don''t run!" Spotting Lin Tian had already noticed them, Wang Tao shouted angrily and sped up. "They''re quick!" Lin Tian hadn''t expected them to arrive so fast. Since they had already come after him, Lin Tian didn''t go anywhere but waited for them to approach. A few seconds later, Wang Tao and his group huffily surrounded Lin Tian and his companion. "Kid, was it you who hit my brother?" another man, in his thirties, neck adorned with a thumb-sized gold chain, asked as he tilted his head to stare coldly at Lin Tian. Used to being surrounded, Lin Tian''s face showed no hint of nervousness; he shook his head, calmly advising them, "I suggest you guys better just leave on your own." "What?" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, the leader stood stunned before him, unable to comprehend. Seeing the man didn''t understand, Lin Tian had to explain again, "I''m saying it''s better for you to leave on your own, so I don''t have to make you leave by force!" "..." Everyone paused, taking a moment before they realized what Lin Tian meant. Understanding what Lin Tian meant, the leader instantly became enraged, cursing, "Damn, playing tough with me!" With that, he reached out to grab Lin Tian''s collar. Seeing the hand coming towards him, Lin Tian, with a stern face, caught it with a smack, then twisted it back! "Ah!" Accompanied by a scream from the man, Lin Tian directly twisted him down to the ground. Seeing the boss make his move, the others rushed forward. Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and quickly charged forward. Punching and kicking! Bang, bang! In just a few seconds, all seven men were down, leaving only Wang Tao standing in place, dumbfounded. "This..." Wang Tao stared blankly at the fallen men, then at Lin Tian who looked indifferent, and was completely stunned. That was exaggerated. After glancing at the somewhat stunned Wang Tao, Lin Tian slapped him across the face! Slap! Instantly, a bright red handprint appeared on Wang Tao''s face. Feeling the fiery pain on his face, Wang Tao was annoyed but dared not say anything. Lin Tian''s performance had been too dazzling, knocking down seven people in just a few seconds. Not even special forces could do that. Knowing Lin Tian''s skills, despite being hit, Wang Tao managed to hold back and stayed silent. "Hmm?" Lin Tian looked at Wang Tao, somewhat surprised that the latter hadn''t mouthed off at him. Seeing that Wang Tao was sensible, Lin Tian decided not to bully him further, and turned to He Qianqian standing nearby, "Let''s go." He Qianqian pouted her lips, said nothing, and followed Lin Tian as he turned and left. On the way, He Qianqian couldn''t help but nag, "Lin Tian, really, try to fight less in the future, don''t be too impulsive." "I know, I didn''t want to just now. They came at me on their own," Lin Tian said somewhat helplessly. Sighing, He Qianqian didn''t know what to say. She knew there were some things that no matter what she said, Lin Tian just couldn''t do. ** At night, after He Qianqian had fallen asleep, Lin Tian immersed his consciousness in his mind. As Lin Tian focused his consciousness in his mind, an electronic synthetic voice immediately rang out, "Mission: Help Luodan Wang get a divorce. This mission is part of a series of follow-up missions, with a reward of one Supernatural Point for completion and deduction of one Supernatural Point for failure." After reading the mission again, Lin Tian opened his eyes. Earlier in the day, the reason Lin Tian had intervened wasn''t just because he couldn''t bear to see Luodan Wang getting hit, but also because this mission had popped up in his mind at the time. It was this mission that had prompted Lin Tian. "Another follow-up mission has come up," he mused, lying in bed. Thinking this, Lin Tian turned his head as if observing something. Eventually, Lin Tian''s gaze settled on his left side. On his left, Lin Tian could see a flashing red dot in the distance. That was the mission glow flickering on Luodan Wang. The glow of a follow-up mission could be seen by Lin Tian no matter how far the distance, just like the mission glow on Wang Xia before. "While Qianqian is asleep, I might as well go check it out," he thought, glancing at the sleeping He Qianqian before quietly getting up. After getting dressed, Lin Tian became invisible and quietly opened the door to leave. The reason he left invisibly was that he didn''t want the hotel''s cameras to capture him leaving. He left the hotel stealthily and, in a secluded corner where no one was around, Lin Tian deactivated his invisibility. Lin Tian confirmed the direction of the flickering red dot, then hailed a cab towards Luodan Wang''s location. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian got out of the taxi. After alighting, Lin Tian scanned the residential area in front of him. According to the red dot''s guidance, Luodan Wang was inside. After scanning the area, Lin Tian walked straight in. The security at the apartment complex was not strict; even though there were guards, they did not stop anyone from entering. After entering the complex, Lin Tian walked around and finally pinpointed the location of Luodan Wang. To Lin Tian''s surprise, Luodan Wang was on the second floor, a distance he could easily climb. Looking around to check if the coast was clear, Lin Tian sprinted and climbed directly onto the second-floor balcony. Upon climbing onto the balcony, Lin Tian faintly heard arguing voices from inside, "Wang Tao, I''m begging you, let''s get a divorce." "I''ve said, that''s impossible." "I really don''t want to be with you anymore. What you did at the sea that day, don''t think I don''t know. My falling into the water was completely your doing!" "I didn''t!" "You didn''t? It was you, all because of the huge accidental insurance on me. You wanted that money to pay off your gambling debts!" ... Luodan Wang''s words silenced the room. Hearing this, a realization flickered through Lin Tian''s eyes. After a moment of silence, a somewhat hoarse voice came from the room, "Yes, I did all of it. I just didn''t think you would survive." "Then there''s nothing more to talk about. Let''s get a divorce." "But I regretted it. You don''t know how tormented, how regretful I was when you fell into the water!" "Spare me, if you really had a sliver of regret, you wouldn''t have talked about killing me today." "No, I was just agitated, I didn''t mean it!" "Enough, I''ve seen through you! I must get a divorce." "Impossible!" Wang Tao was very firm. "Then what will make you agree?" After a pause, Wang Tao''s voice came through, "Unless you help me get two million to pay off my debts!" "Where am I supposed to get that much money!" Luodan Wang''s annoyed voice came through the room. Hearing this, Lin Tian pretty much understood the situation, so he hesitated no longer, stepping out from the balcony and softly said to the quarreling couple, "I can!" Chapter 69 - 61: Decisive Victory at the Casino "I can!" Lin Tian''s voice wasn''t loud, but it silenced the room! Wang Luodan turned her head in shock, staring at Lin Tian incredulously, "You, how did you get in here?" "Me?" Lin Tian spread his hands and nodded toward the balcony, "I climbed in from there." "Climbed in?" Wang Luodan looked astonished, instinctively glancing toward the balcony window. The security net on the balcony was open today; could he have climbed in from above? Wang Tao watched Lin Tian with surprise, his eyes flickering. He seemed to be pondering something. Seeing the various expressions of the two, Lin Tian didn''t want to waste time. He addressed Wang Tao directly, "Aren''t you two hundred million in debt to the casino? I''ll help you. Just agree to divorce her after I help you pay back the gambling debts, okay?" Wang Tao stared at Lin Tian bewildered, taking a moment to understand the meaning. After a pause, Wang Tao turned irritably toward Wang Luodan, "What''s all this about?" "I don''t know either. Besides him saving me from drowning that day, I really don''t know him," Wang Luodan said with a puzzled face at Lin Tian''s appearance. Hearing their conversation, Lin Tian knew that Wang Tao was suspecting a relationship between him and Wang Luodan. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian explained, "I have nothing to do with her. I''m just a good person who wants to help." Glancing at Lin Tian, Wang Tao plainly didn''t believe him. A good person? So good that he had come to someone''s home? Noticing Wang Tao''s expression but not wanting to explain, Lin Tian simply asked again, "I said, if I helped you repay the gambling debts, you would divorce her, is that right?" After scanning Lin Tian, Wang Tao nodded nonchalantly, "That''s right!" He didn''t believe Lin Tian could come up with two hundred million unless the other party was a second-generation rich kid. "Very well," Lin Tian nodded with satisfaction upon hearing Wang Tao''s answer, "Let''s go then." "Where to?" Wang Tao looked somewhat taken aback. "To the casino!" said Lin Tian, as he quickly stepped forward, grabbed Wang Tao by the arm, and started pulling him out of the room. "What are you doing!" Wang Tao asked anxiously. "Just come with me!" Lin Tian, not in the mood for talking, simply dragged him toward the door. Reaching the door, Lin Tian opened it and pulled him outside. Knowing Lin Tian''s capabilities, Wang Tao didn''t dare resist forcibly and reluctantly followed him out. In just a moment, the room was left with only Wang Luodan, who was still confused. To this moment, Wang Luodan still couldn''t quite understand what was happening. Lin Tian pulled Wang Tao quickly towards the exit of the residential area. Once outside, Lin Tian hailed a cab and pulled Wang Tao into the back seat with him. "State the address!" Lin Tian glanced at Wang Tao. By then, Wang Tao had calmed down and spoke to the driver, "To Qiaotou Village." As the car slowly started moving, Wang Tao turned to Lin Tian, his curiosity apparent, "Are you planning to go there and pay the money?" "That''s right," Lin Tian leaned back in the seat and nodded faintly. "You''re carrying that much money on you?" Wang Tao asked curiously. Lin Tian didn''t look like the wealthy second-generation rich kid. "Two hundred million? No," Lin Tian glanced at Wang Tao and spoke calmly. "No? Then" Wang Tao was taken aback upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. "It''s a casino, isn''t it? Money can be made there!" Knowing what Wang Tao meant, Lin Tian spoke indifferently. His tone was very calm. Ever since he knew that Wang Tao owed the casino two hundred million, Lin Tian had an idea. He definitely didn''t have that much, and even if he did, he didn''t want to spend so much. But since it was a casino, he could earn some no-capital business there. With his clairvoyant ability, Lin Tian believed he could easily make a fortune. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, Wang Tao didn''t know any of this and sneered when he heard Lin Tian was planning to earn money at the casino, not taking him seriously. Despite this, he didn''t say anything to persuade otherwise. He still remembered the lesson he had learned from Lin Tian. Lin Tian suffering a loss at the casino was what he was looking forward to. Although he knew Lin Tian was formidable, he didn''t believe that Lin Tian could outsmart the casino. The casino''s influence in Qiao Family Village was not something to be trifled with by mere ruffians. Had it not been for the sheer power of the casino, Wang Tao wouldn''t have thought of resorting to murderous schemes to settle his gambling debts. He couldn''t avoid them due to their overwhelming influence! Thinking of this, Wang Tao even began to look forward to reaching the casino sooner, hoping to see Lin Tian experience a setback. Half an hour later, the taxi pulled up in a rural area. Lin Tian alighted with Wang Tao, looked around, and spoke faintly, "Lead the way." Without a word, Wang Tao led Lin Tian straight ahead. Turning left and right, after walking for five or six minutes, Wang Tao brought Lin Tian into a building. Seeing this building, a glint of surprise flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. The building was grand, and the landscaping was well done, resembling a villa. He also spotted several luxury cars outside. Through all this, Lin Tian gained some understanding of the casino''s influence. Without significant backing, they wouldn''t dare be so conspicuous. Wang Tao led Lin Tian into the building, then skillfully headed upstairs. Upon reaching the second floor, Lin Tian immediately noticed the hustle and bustle. In the second-floor hall, there were many people with various gambling paraphernalia. "You can exchange for chips over there, the casino is right ahead," Wang Tao explained. "Right!" Lin Tian nodded, following Wang Tao inside, then took out his bank card and exchanged it for a hundred thousand in chips. Seeing Lin Tian take out a hundred thousand in a single go, Wang Tao''s face showed a trace of surprise. He hadn''t expected Lin Tian to be able to produce such an amount so readily. With chips in hand, Lin Tian twirled them idly, contemplating what game to play. After a round, Lin Tian stopped at a table. This table was set up for playing Blackjack. Blackjack was a simple game, and Lin Tian had played it before. Most importantly, it was a card game, and his clairvoyant abilities would be wholly applicable. Deciding on Blackjack, Lin Tian spotted an empty chair nearby and took a seat. As Lin Tian sat down, Wang Tao, following behind, snorted, a hint of amusement in his eyes. He was ready to enjoy the show. Lin Tian paid no attention to Wang Tao behind him and settled in to wait for the croupier to deal the cards. The rules of Blackjack are straightforward; the game typically uses 1 to 8 decks of cards. The banker dealt two cards to every player, one face-up called the "upcard", and one face-down called the "hole card"; for themselves, one hole card and one upcard. The calculation of the poker points in everyone''s hands is as follows: K, Q, J, and 10 are all counted as 10 points. The Ace can be counted either as 1 point or as 11 points, at the player''s discretion. All other cards from 2 to 9 are counted at face value. First, the players start to hit for cards. If a player''s first two cards are an Ace and a 10-point card, they have a blackjack; at this time, if the banker does not have blackjack, the player can win twice their bet (at 2 to 1). Players without blackjack can continue to hit for more cards, as many as they wish. The goal is to come as close to 21 points as possible, the closer the better, with the best being exactly 21 points. If, during the process of hitting, the total of all cards exceeds 21 points, the player losesit''s called bustingand the game ends for them. If the banker busts, then they have lost. If they don''t bust, then the points are compared, and the higher total wins. A push occurs with equal points, allowing players to retrieve their bets. It wasn''t long after Lin Tian sat down that the previous round had already ended. The next round began, and the female croupier started dealing cards. The female croupier, clad in a black uniform, dealt the cards and said, "Everyone can place their bets, with a minimum of one thousand and a maximum of one hundred thousand." Rustle rustle~ The croupier dealt the cards swiftly. Before long, each of the six people had been dealt two cards. Among the six, one was the banker. Lin Tian glanced at the banker, a man with a buzz cut. Lin Tian scanned the banker''s upcard on the table, it was a 10. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly as he activated his clairvoyant ability. As soon as Lin Tian''s superpower was activated, he could directly see the banker''s card hidden in the back: a K. "A 10 on top and a K in the back makes 20 points. That''s a good hand." Seeing the banker''s cards, Lin Tian frowned a little. What a good hand indeed. In blackjack, 21 points is the highest, and now that the banker has 20 points, it could be said it''s a big hand. With a slight frown, Lin Tian glanced at the cards on his own table. His upcard was an 8, and Lin Tian flipped over the hole card to find it was a 10. "Eighteen points, that''s a pretty bad hand!" Seeing his own cards, Lin Tian frowned. Eighteen points were not too small, but Lin Tian, knowing what the banker had, knew that if he didn''t hit, he would certainly lose. And if he did hit, it would be very easy to bust. Because if the total of the cards in hand exceeded 21 points, it would be a bust, and thus a loss. "Please place your bets!" At this point, the female croupier urged the players. Lin Tian glanced at the croupier and activated his clairvoyance, his gaze sweeping over the cards in her hand. With a glance, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. He then pushed forward all of his gambling chips! All in! Lin Tian pushed all one hundred thousand of his chips into the bet! Lin Tian''s action startled everyone; it was rare to see such a large bet right from the start. Wang Tao, who stood behind Lin Tian, was even more stunned. After a moment, he looked at Lin Tian as if he were looking at a fool. Wang Tao had also seen the cards in Lin Tian''s hand, totaling eighteen points. Pretty average. At this point, betting one thousand was the best option, but Wang Tao couldn''t fathom why Lin Tian had pushed all his one hundred thousand forward. Now Wang Tao concluded that Lin Tian was definitely set to lose. This didn''t look like someone coming to gamble at all! It''s practically giving away money. Lin Tian''s action also took the female croupier by surprise. However, after a moment, she recovered and spoke again, "Please place your bets." Hearing the croupier''s words, the other players placed their bets. "Hit or stand!" Lin Tian, according to the order, was the first to hit for a card. Glancing at the beautiful croupier, Lin Tian said with a light smile, "Hit!" Whish! The croupier sent a card his way. This card wasn''t flipped open and was just covered on top. Lin Tian glanced at the card but didn''t flip it over to look. However, he knew it was a 3. The croupier looked at Lin Tian and found that he had made no move to flip the card. She had no choice but to ask, "Do you need another?" "No need!" Lin Tian replied lightly. 18+3=21, exactly 21 points, one more than the banker. Lin Tian didn''t believe the banker would dare to hit for another card with 20 points. After Lin Tian stood, the four people behind him took turns to hit or stand. Finally, it was the banker''s turn. Just as Lin Tian expected, the banker did not hit for another card. "Flip them over," said the banker with a hint of excitement on his face. A hand of 20 points was large, and he believed he could earn quite a bit this time. Indeed, aside from Lin Tian, the banker won against three players, and one other player pushed with the banker at 20 points. Now only Lin Tian was left to reveal his hand, and all eyes turned towards him. Lin Tian picked up his cards, pretended to look at them carefully, then flipped over his hole card. It was a 10. Seeing the bottom card, a trace of delight crossed the banker''s face. Lin Tian''s upcard was an 8 plus the hole card 10 added up to 18 points. And since Lin Tian had hit for another card, unless Lin Tian had pulled a card less than 4, he would bust. Also, if Lin Tian did not reach 20 points, he would lose as well. The odds of Lin Tian losing were high. Wang Tao, standing behind Lin Tian, had already confirmed that Lin Tian would lose. Not just him, many people at the gambling table thought the same. Lin Tian glanced at these people, smiled lightly, and slowly revealed his last card. With Lin Tian''s move, Wang Tao''s eyes widened in disbelief. 3! The last card was actually a three! 3 points + 18 points was exactly 21 points, beating the banker outright! He actually won? Wang Tao stared blankly, somewhat dazed. The result surprised many at the gambling table, who stared at Lin Tian with flabbergasted expressions. Was it luck or something else? Chapter 70 - 62 Money Talks Seeing the surprised expressions of the crowd, Lin Tian gave a faint smile. Without saying a word, he arched an eyebrow and swept a glance toward the female croupier. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, the female croupier was startled, but then she realized and quickly said, "21 beats 20, the player wins!" As she spoke, the croupier pushed 95,000 chips toward Lin Tian. Out of the 100,000, the casino took a five percent commission. Lin Tian received only 95,000. But with 95,000, Lin Tian was already quite satisfied. As he gathered the chips into his hands, Lin Tian flashed a brilliant smile at the banker, "Thanks a lot!" The banker, expressionless, glanced at Lin Tian and ignored him, somewhat annoyed he called out, "Again!" Having lost 100,000 yuan, the banker was obviously not very pleased, but he didn''t take it too seriously, thinking that Lin Tian was just lucky. Following the banker''s prompt, the next round began. The croupier started dealing the cards and while doing so, she said, "Please place your bets, the minimum is no less than a thousand, capped at a hundred thousand." After a glance at the cards in the female croupier''s hand, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. With a whoosh, Lin Tian once again pushed forward 100,000 in chips. Noticing Lin Tian''s action, everyone was taken aback. The banker was startled for a moment, then a sneer formed on his lips. He thought Lin Tian was just messing around. While thinking this, the banker glanced at his own hand. The face-up card was a King. He carefully flipped over the face-down cardit was a Jack. 20 points! Two face cards, adding up to exactly twenty points. A strong hand! Seeing his hand, a flash of joy crossed the banker''s face. At the same time, his look toward Lin Tian was filled with a bit of expectation. He didn''t believe that Lin Tian could hit 21 points again; he felt he had Lin Tian beat this time. At that moment, Lin Tian also glanced at his own hand. The face-up card was a 10, Lin Tian quietly flipped the face-down card, then hastily covered it up again. Lin Tian''s careful action made Wang Tao, who was trying to peek from behind him, want to curse out loud. It was killing him with suspense! "Does the player want another card?" the female croupier asked Lin Tian. Lin Tian gently shook his head and slowly revealed his face-down card! Noticing Lin Tian''s action, everyone was startled, their gaze turning to the cards in Lin Tian''s hand. As Lin Tian made his move, he slowly flipped over the card in his hand, revealing its value It was an Ace! An Ace? Seeing this card, everyone was startled again, and then looked toward the face-up card on Lin Tian''s tableit was a 10. A 10 plus an Ace was a perfect blackjack! Lin Tian had won directly! And he won double the chips! Seeing the Ace revealed by Lin Tian, the female croupier was stunned again, not expecting Lin Tian to be so lucky. However, after a moment, she came to her senses, looked at the banker, and said, "The player has a blackjack. If the banker doesn''t have a blackjack, then the player wins double the chips!" "Damn it!" Seeing this, the banker cursed under his breath. He felt his luck was incredibly bad! Seeing the banker''s expression, the croupier naturally knew that the banker didn''t have a blackjack. After confirming it again, she directly handed Lin Tian 190,000 in chips. Lin Tian shifted a pile of chips toward himself with a grin, feeling quite thrilled. The money came quickly. In just a few minutes, he had made nearly three hundred thousand, which was way easier than messing with the lottery. Behind Lin Tian, Wang Tao watched with envy. He thought Lin Tian was incredibly lucky; casually winning 300,000 just like that. "Again!" At this point, the other players had finished comparing cards with the banker, who had wiped out the other four players. However, even though he did that, because he had lost 20 units to Lin Tian in one go, he still ended up losing money. Having lost so much money continuously, he felt annoyed, and his tone began to show impatience and haste. Lin Tian just shrugged and got ready to continue. In the next few rounds, Lin Tian''s luck wasn''t very good. He only casually threw a few thousand into the pot. But when he had good cards, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate to throw down a hundred thousand. Just like that, back and forth for over a dozen rounds. Even though Lin Tian mostly lost, whenever he won, he won big. In just over a dozen rounds, Lin Tian had won nearly a million! Looking at the pile of chips on the table, Lin Tian smiled slightly, started to get up lazily, and stretched, saying with a chuckle, "I''m done playing, I''m going to go play somewhere else." "What, you want to leave after winning so much from me?" The banker was fuming inside, having been beaten by a young punk to lose such an amount of money. Seeing Lin Tian wanting to leave after winning, he spoke with a tone of dissatisfaction. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing this, Lin Tian paused for a moment, then chuckled lightly. He leaned his hands on the table, his body leaning forward slowly, and said in a soft tone, "And what can you do if I leave?" "You..." The banker was immediately furious, as if he wanted to get up and strike. But he seemed to remember something, suppressing his rage and glaring at Lin Tian fiercely, "Fine." Lin Tian curled his lip, a look of disdain on his face: "Don''t tackle tasks that are beyond your ability, poser!" "You!" The banker stood up in a rage, pointing a finger at Lin Tian''s nose. "What?" Suddenly, a loud shout came. Immediately after, a middle-aged man in a black suit walked over. Seeing the middle-aged man in the black suit approach, the female croupier hurried over to explain. After listening to the female croupier''s explanation, the middle-aged man nodded his head, turned to the banker, and said, "You know the rules here. Don''t make things difficult for us." "Okay, I understand." Knowing the casino was not to be trifled with, the banker simply nodded. However, his gaze still carried a cold and unforgiving look directed at Lin Tian. "Heh..." Lin Tian curled his lip, a look of disdain still on his face. He didn''t take the threat seriously at all. After speaking with the banker, the middle-aged man scanned over Wang Tao, who was standing behind Lin Tian. Upon noticing Wang Tao, he walked over and stopped in front of him, sizing him up and down: "Wang Tao, didn''t you lose all your money? Have you gathered it all up yet? Remember, you have three days left. You know our rules." Seeing the middle-aged man approach, Wang Tao appeared a bit nervous, bowed his head slightly, and spoke somewhat apprehensively, "Brother Lai, I''m just here to accompany him. I''m still gathering the money!" "That''s good." The middle-aged man nodded in satisfaction. Then he turned his head to glance at Lin Tian, said nothing, and walked away. After giving him a glance, Lin Tian turned to Wang Tao and asked, "Who is he?" "His name is Lai Flying Dragon; he''s the security here. Heard he''s a former special forces soldier, really tough. Last time, I saw him take on over a dozen people by himself!" As he spoke, Wang Tao''s voice paused, casting a somewhat odd look at Lin Tian. It struck him then that this person beside him was also formidable. "One person taking on over a dozen?" Lin Tian looked at Lai Flying Dragon with a touch of surprise, finding it rather astonishing. He hadn''t expected him to be an expert. However, after taking a glance, Lin Tian paid him no more mind. As formidable as he might be, Lin Tian didn''t consider him a threat. No longer paying any mind to the security, Lin Tian turned his head to the female croupier and said, "Exchange these chips for bigger ones, just give me ten chips of a hundred thousand each." Chapter 71 - 63: Sweeping Across Upon seeing Lin Tian casually tipping the croupier 100,000, Wang Tao''s eyes widened with surprise, cursively cursing the spendthrift in his heart. Despite that, Wang Tao dared not say anything. By now, Wang Tao had realized that Lin Tian''s previous statements were no mere boasts. From the recent blackjack game, Wang Tao discovered that Lin Tian was likely a gambling expert. Observing Lin Tian''s trajectory, it seemed genuinely possible that he could help him repay his gambling debts. Being in need of Lin Tian''s help, he naturally didn''t dare to speak up. Lin Tian was unaware of Wang Tao''s thoughts, but he could tell from his demeanorafter revealing his skill earlierthat Wang Tao''s attitude towards him had become significantly more respectful. Lin Tian was indifferent, holding nearly a million chips in his hand and leisurely began to stroll around. After making a round, Lin Tian finally stopped in front of a gambling table, curiously observing the people around it. The table was also playing cards, though Lin Tian did not know what game it was. There were around six players at the table. After observing for a while, Lin Tian found it quite interesting and asked Wang Tao who was next to him, "What is this?" "Exploding Golden Flower," Wang Tao said with some surprise, giving Lin Tian a look. He was surprised that Lin Tian didn''t recognize Exploding Golden Flower, as it seemed inconsistent with the image of a gambling master he had in his mind. "Tell me what the rules are!" Lin Tian said somewhat impatiently. Surprised, Wang Tao, though astonished that Lin Tian didn''t even know the rules of Exploding Golden Flower, explained, "In Exploding Golden Flower, each person is dealt three cards, then players compare the sizes between each other." "How are the sizes determined?" Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The highest is a bomb, which means three cards of the same rank. For example, AAA, 222, these are all bombs. Triple A is the highest, triple 2 is the lowest. After bombs come Straight Flush, which are consecutive cards of the same suit. The highest Straight Flush is QKA of the same suit, and the lowest is 123 of the same suit. Beneath Straight Flushes are flushes, which are cards of the same suit but not in sequence. For example, Spades 368, Diamonds 145. Following that are straights, which are consecutive cards of different suits. For instance, Spade 5, Heart 6, Diamond 7. The highest straight is QKA of mixed suits, and the lowest is 123 of mixed suits. Below straights are pairs. A pair of Aces is the highest, and a pair of twos is the lowest. After pairs come high cards, which are the lowest ranking." Listening to Wang Tao''s explanation, Lin Tian nodded slowly, beginning to understand; he found it interesting and decided to play. After the round ended and seeing an empty spot, Lin Tian directly took a seat. Once everyone was seated, the croupier spoke, "Please place your bets, the base bet is one thousand." Hearing the croupier''s words, all six people placed their bets; Lin Tian also tossed a chip worth one thousand. The base bet is mandatory for all players in Exploding Golden Flower. The sound of chips clinking filled the air as everyone placed their base bets and the croupier began dealing cards. Shortly thereafter, three cards appeared in front of each player on the table. After the cards were dealt, some immediately peeked at them quietly, while others did nothing. Lin Tian also remained inactive. "Banker to the next player, please place your bet," the croupier said at that moment. The player next to the banker, a stout man, had just peeked at his own cards, revealing a pair of Kings and a three. This meant his highest cards were a pair of Kings. With a fairly good hand, the stout man was slightly excited and confidently placed 5,000: "Five thousand." "Next player!" the croupier continued. The stout man''s neighbor had also seen his own cards; holding a 2, 3, and 9, which were incredibly poor, he immediately discarded his hand: "I fold!" He was eliminated from the game. "Next player." "I''ll match!" This player threw in 2,500 without looking at his cards, playing blind, hence he only needed to put in half the chips. "Next player," said the croupier. It was Lin Tian''s turn. Lin Tian flashed a slight smile and casually threw a 10,000 chip: "I''ll match!" Lin Tian''s action briefly stunned the gamblers at the table. They were somewhat surprised that Lin Tian had directly raised the blind. Lin Tian raising the bet meant that those following him also had to raise. After a moment''s hesitation, the croupier continued, "Next player." Lin Tian''s next opponent hesitated briefly before also throwing in 10,000 chips to match. He too did not look at his cards. "Next player," the croupier said. It was the banker''s turn now. After a moment''s hesitation, the banker decided to look at his cards. As he slowly revealed his hand, Lin Tian noticed a flicker of joy on the man''s face. Then, without hesitation, the banker threw in 20,000 to match; since he had seen his cards, his bet had to be double that of those who were still blind. Noticing the joy on the banker''s face, Lin Tian instinctively knew why the man was pleased. With Clairvoyance, Lin Tian knew his cards were a straight of AKQ. A strong hand, indeed, but compared to his own Lin Tian just smiled subtly, silently watching. "Next player." It was the stout man''s turn again; he hesitated briefly before also throwing in 20,000 to see how things would unfold. "Next player." As the rounds continued, the bets rapidly increased; after a few rounds, the open bets had escalated to 100,000. Under the pressure, three more players folded. "Next player." "Three hundred thousand!" The banker directly threw in 300,000. Seeing the bet raise to 300,000, the stout man was conflicted; a pair seemed too weak, and the opponent''s trend suggested a strong hand. After some thought, the stout man finally discarded his hand. Suddenly, only Lin Tian and the banker remained at the table. Chapter 72 - 63 Sweep_2 ``` At this point, Lin Tian still hadn''t looked at his cards. "Next player." At this time, the female croupier spoke. "I''ll match it." Lin Tian directly threw in 150,000. "..." Seeing that Lin Tian hadn''t looked at his cards yet, the onlookers became somewhat noisy. The banker glanced at Lin Tian in a daze, then let out a cold laugh and directly tossed in 500,000 chips, "Five hundred thousand!" Whoosh! The bet was a bit large, attracting many people over. After throwing in the bet, the banker smiled at Lin Tian. He was not afraid of Lin Tian at all. His straight was already big, and he was not afraid of someone who hadn''t even looked at his cards. "Next player." At this time, everyone''s gaze shifted toward Lin Tian. Leaning back in his chair, Lin Tian smiled slightly and pushed all the chips on the table forward, "All in!" "Wow!" A commotion arose from the crowd. Lin Tian had nearly 500,000 in chips on his table. And Lin Tian''s cards were still face down, he hadn''t even looked at his cards yet! After pushing his chips forward, Lin Tian looked at the banker with a smile, "I''m out of money, let''s reveal the cards." "Let''s reveal them, then." The banker naturally had no objections, and then he slowly turned over his cards. A King. A Queen. He slowly turned over the last card, an Ace. "A straight, and it''s the biggest straight!" Seeing the banker''s cards, exclamations erupted from the crowd. At the same time, glances at Lin Tian were tinged with schadenfreude. With such a strong hand, Lin Tian was basically done for. Seeing the eager look on the faces of these spectators, Lin Tian smiled slightly, unfazed, and slowly revealed his own cards. The first one, a two of hearts. The second one, a five of hearts. Lin Tian slowly began to turn over the third card... Seeing this, everyone began to feel tense. Lin Tian''s first two cards were hearts, so if the third one was also a heart, Lin Tian would have a flush. If it''s a flush, even the smallest flush beats a straight! The banker watched intently as Lin Tian turned over the third card, the casualness from earlier gone from his face. Lin Tian slowly turned over the third card! Red! The third card was red, the seven of hearts! S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The seven of hearts! Seeing Lin Tian''s third card, exclamations burst from the crowd, "A clean suit of hearts! It''s a flush, the kid actually won!" "Such luck!" "Damn!" As soon as Lin Tian revealed the third card, the banker cursed, feeling incredibly annoyed. He thought Lin Tian was just too lucky. Wang Tao, standing behind Lin Tian, watched dumbfounded. Luck, could his luck be this good? Could it really be just luck? Lin Tian smiled faintly, remaining silent, only looking at the chips on the table with bright eyes. So much money! The croupier glanced at Lin Tian''s cards, then declared, "Table 3 wins!" Lin Tian was sitting at table 3. Lin Tian smiled faintly and directly collected the large pile of chips in the center of the table. When he had pushed out his bet, Lin Tian only had a small amount of chips, but now there was a small pile in front of him. Lin Tian did a quick calculation and found that in just this short while, he had already made over a million. This million, together with the million he made before, meant that in just half an hour, Lin Tian had turned his ten thousand into twenty times that amount! "Gambling really does make money fast!" Looking at the pile of chips in front of him, Lin Tian muttered excitedly to himself. "The next round is starting, please place your bets." Following the female croupier''s words, Lin Tian and the others placed their bets. As time ticked away, the pile of chips on Lin Tian''s table grew larger and larger. From a small pile to a large heap. In just twenty minutes, Lin Tian had earned nearly five million! Seeing this, Wang Tao, standing behind Lin Tian, was incredibly excited, as if he had earned it himself. He was now certain that he had underestimated Lin Tian before. "The next round is beginning, please place your bets." Another round ended, and the female croupier spoke again. With the croupier''s words, Lin Tian and others started placing their bets. Watching the croupier deal the cards, Lin Tian decided to quit after this round, thinking that earning five million was enough to call it a day. After the croupier finished dealing, Lin Tian scanned his cards with Clairvoyance, then he frowned, shaking his head with a wry smile. Regarding his cards, Lin Tian was speechless. Just now, Lin Tian''s Clairvoyance revealed that his hand was offsuit 2-3-6. 2-3-6, what''s that mean? Other than 2-3-5, 2-3-6 was the next smallest hand. This hand ranked as the second smallest among all hands. "Seems like fortune doesn''t want me to win the last round." Seeing his tiny hand, Lin Tian planned to follow casually and then give up. "Table 1, your bet." "Five thousand." Table 1 directly threw in five thousand. "Table 2." "I''ll match it." "Table 3." Lin Tian hesitated for a moment, but since he had already earned so much, he followed as well. It didn''t matter to match it once more. At the same time, Lin Tian used his clairvoyance to look at the other players. At a glance, Lin Tianyi was startled. This round, everyone''s cards were rather poor. Among the six players, there wasn''t even a single pair, the highest card being only an Ace. After several rounds of matching, some people felt that their hands weren''t strong enough and directly folded. Others persisted and matched again. "Twenty thousand!" Suddenly, the fat man at table 1 pushed in twenty thousand, he hadn''t looked at his cards, betting blind. Hearing that the fat man bet twenty thousand, the next player looked at his cards, thought about it, and then gave up. His highest card was a King and he felt that he had little chance of winning. "Table 3." The female croupier looked at Lin Tian. "Forty thousand!" Lin Tian matched the bet without looking at his cards, also betting blind. ``` Chapter 73 - 63: Sweep_3 Lin Tian had been ready to fold, but Fatty''s move made him consider a possibility. "Table Five." When Table Five saw that Lin Tian, this madman, blindly bet forty thousand, he glanced at his own cards. The highest was only a Q. The hand was too weak, there was almost no chance of winning. After considering it, he folded his hand. As he folded, only Lin Tian and Number One Table Fatty were left at the gambling table. Fatty glared at Lin Tian and said fiercely, "I refuse to believe your luck is always this good, I''ll call!" Saying so, Fatty called with forty thousand! Neither of them had looked at their cards; Fatty couldn''t believe his luck was that bad! Lin Tian smiled slightly and pushed forward, "One hundred thousand!" Whoosh! Everyone looked at Lin Tian somewhat dumbfounded. Seeing Lin Tian raise to one hundred thousand, Fatty''s face showed hesitation. After contemplating for a while, he gritted his teeth and said in a determined voice, "I''ll play with you today! Two hundred thousand!" Immediately, Fatty threw two hundred thousand over! Whoosh! There were gasps of surprise from everyone. "Three hundred thousand!" Lin Tian upped the ante again. "I''ll call!" "I''m in too!" "Five hundred thousand!" "Call again!" ... The two of them went back and forth, sending chips sliding across the table. These two seemed wound up. You raise, I raise! This feverish scene attracted many gamblers, and instantly, the whole table was surrounded by people. "All in!" Lin Tian, with a whoosh, pushed all his chips in front of him forward. "I''m calling!" Fatty didn''t hesitate to push his own chips forward too. "Wow!" At the sight of this astonishing scene, a faint gasp rose from the crowd. This feverish scene made the croupier beside them a bit thirsty with anticipation. The chips on the table had reached tens of millions. It could be said that whoever won would take a huge sum. Watching this feverish scene made Wang Tao sweat profusely, his heart pounding with nervousness. "Reveal your cards," Lin Tian said calmly. "Reveal!" Fatty wasn''t as calm as Lin Tian; his face looked rather fierce. "Then I''ll start," Lin Tian slowly began to reveal his cards. The first card was a two of hearts. The second was a three of clubs. Lin Tian slowly revealed the third card... With Lin Tian''s movements, the scene was silent, everyone holding their breath watching his hand. With a two and a three, Lin Tian''s cards could potentially make a straight. "Phew!" Fatty''s breathing became more rapid, his gaze locked tightly on Lin Tian''s hand. "A one or a four!" Wang Tao muttered nervously from behind Lin Tian. He was so anxious that beads of sweat were forming on his forehead. He seemed even more nervous than Lin Tian. Lin Tian slowly revealed the third carda six of hearts! Six! Lin Tian''s hand was 236! Seeing Lin Tian''s cards, everyone was stunned, and there was silence. After a pause, the room erupted into noise. "236! That''s so unexpected!" "Such low cards!" "He''s done for!" Someone declared conclusively. Wang Tao stood behind Lin Tian with a look of regret and pain, as if he had lost himself. Lin Tian''s hand was too low, nearly the smallest possible. Lin Tian was finished! Ten million, just like that, gone! Wang Tao felt like his heart was breaking. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "236! Ha ha, it''s 236! I''ve won!" Seeing Lin Tian''s cards, Fatty was startled, then after a moment, he burst into crazed laughter. Lin Tian glanced at everyone, all of whom assumed he had lost. Lin Tian shook his head slightly and said to the somewhat crazed Fatty in a calm voice, "You haven''t revealed your cards yet. How do you know I''ve lost?" "I could flip any card, and it would be bigger than yours!" Fatty excitedly flipped over the card in the middle of the table, and it slapped onto the table. Everyone turned their attention towards Fatty''s cards. At a glance, everyone was taken aback. "Heaven! How could this be!" Everyone was stunned. "This, this..." Fatty looked at the cards on the table in shock, completely stupefied. Chapter 74 - 64 I am a Human, Not a God "How is this possible!" The fat man stared at the cards on his table with a ghost-struck demeanor. The onlooking gamblers also widened their mouths in disbelief. Lin Tian grinned slightly, propped himself up on the table with both hands, slowly rose to his feet, leaning forward slightly with a smile and looked at the fat man, "You''ve lost!" "Phew!" The fat man gasped heavily, his face still marked with incredulity. 235! His cards were actually 235! The smallest hand among all the cards! Even smaller than Lin Tian''s 236! "We can announce the results now, right?" Lin Tian said with a grin, looking at the female croupier who was somewhat in a daze. "Ah? Oh!" After being startled for a moment, the croupier snapped out of it and hurriedly announced, "Player number three wins!" "Hehe..." Raising an eyebrow, Lin Tian looked at the small mountain of chips in the middle of the table with a smile, feeling very excited. Ten million! So much money! "He won! He actually won!" Wang Tao muttered incredulously at the side, his hands rubbing together uneasily, feeling both excited and nervous. "Damn! Even a 236 can win! This guy''s luck is too good!" "There''s got to be over ten million there!" "What dogshit luck!" After a moment of stunned silence, the spectators started to discuss enviously and resentfully. The fat man who lost the money still had a disgruntled look with an expression of disbelief. Lin Tian chuckled and, without paying attention to them, turned his head to the female croupier and said, "Ask someone to exchange my chips for cash and deposit the money into my card." Startled for a moment, the female croupier nodded, "Sir, alright." Since Lin Tian had won so much, the female croupier''s attitude towards him had become much more polite. Just as the croupier was about to call someone to collect the chips, suddenly a man in a black suit named Lai Flying Dragon approached. Seeing Lai Flying Dragon coming over, the surrounding gamblers made way for him. Lai Flying Dragon headed straight for Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced at him, narrowed his eyes slightly, and made no other movement, calmly waiting for him to approach. Lai Flying Dragon arrived in front of Lin Tian, gave a slight nod, and with a calm expression said, "Our boss heard there''s a master here who might wish to play a game. Are you interested?" "Oh?" Lin Tian paused for a moment, then smiled, "Sure!" "Then, please!" After saying that, Lai Flying Dragon turned his head to the croupier, "Have someone bring this gentleman''s chips up." After that, Lai Flying Dragon led Lin Tian upstairs; Wang Tao hesitated for a moment but then followed. Eventually, Lai Flying Dragon brought Lin Tian and Wang Tao into a private room. "Tap tap..." Lai Flying Dragon knocked gently on the door and whispered, "Boss, I''ve brought the person." "Come in," came a calm voice from inside the room. "Creak!" Lai Flying Dragon pushed the door open and then bowed slightly to Lin Tian, "Please!" Lin Tian smiled faintly and walked in. Upon entering, Lin Tian swept his gaze around and noticed the room was about fifty square meters in size. The interior was luxuriously decorated, with a red mahogany table and luxurious leather sofas. A 70-inch ultra-large LCD TV was placed on the side. In the corner there was a wine rack. Bottles of red wine were displayed there; Lin Tian did not recognize them, but they looked very high-end and classy. Lin Tian''s gaze swept across the room before finally resting on a middle-aged man sitting on the sofa. On seeing this man, a hint of surprise flashed through Lin Tian''s eyes. Contrary to his expectations, the middle-aged man exuded a refined elegance, akin to that of a Confucian scholar. Wu Bin also showed a hint of surprise when he saw Lin Tian, standing up with a smile and extending his hand, "Young brother, you''re quite young!" "Age doesn''t define ambition," Lin Tian extended his hand, smiling in response. "Heh..." Wu Bin chuckled lightly, gesturing toward the sofa next to him, "Please have a seat." "Thank you!" Lin Tian sat down without ceremony. Wu Bin glanced at Wang Tao behind Lin Tian, smiling as he said, "This brother should sit too." "Ah? Oh! Thank you, thank you, Boss Wu!" Upon hearing Wu Bin''s words, Wang Tao seemed flattered and a bit nervously excited as he sat down. Lin Tian glanced at Wang Tao, who was both excited and tense, guessing that Wu Bin must wield significant power. Otherwise, Wang Tao wouldn''t be so nervous. Wu Bin ignored Wang Tao''s nervous demeanor, turned his head, and with a hearty smile, looked at Lin Tian, "I hear you''re quite skilled, young brother. Shall we have a game?" "Sure, what shall we play?" Lin Tian was indifferent; he wanted to see what trick the other party was planning. "How about Blackjack?" Wu Bin tentatively asked. "Alright," Lin Tian nodded with indifference. After Lin Tian agreed, the door to the private room opened once more, and two scantily clad women entered, each carrying a tray. Wu Bin had the trays put down, pushed one toward Lin Tian with a smile, "Here''s fifteen million, this is your stake." Lin Tian glanced at the large chips on the tray, slightly surprised. His own chips totaled only about one million two or three hundred thousand, and he hadn''t expected the other party to directly offer him fifteen million. "Then let''s begin," Wu Bin said as he picked up a new, unopened deck of cards from the table. Removing the jokers, Wu Bin shuffled the cards with a rustling sound. Lin Tian observed Wu Bin''s hands to be delicately smooth and agile, resembling a woman''s. At the same time, Wu Bin''s shuffling technique was quite a spectacle, as if performing a vaudeville act. After shuffling, Wu Bin pushed the cards forward, "Do you want to check them?" Lin Tian shook his head, "No need." Asking me to shuffle? Don''t be ridiculous; my own shuffling is too unrefined, it''s rubbish compared to Wu Bin''s. It''s better not to embarrass myself. Anyway, I have my superpower, so I''m not afraid of any tricks he might play. "Alright then," Wu Bin wasn''t surprised. Smiling at Lin Tian, he asked, "Shall you deal, or shall I?" "You do it," Lin Tian said nonchalantly. It made no difference to him. "Alright!" After shuffling again and having Lin Tian cut the deck, Wu Bin began dealing the cards. Once the deal was complete, Lin Tian instantly activated his clairvoyant ability. And upon looking, he was taken aback. In the other''s hand was 20 points, while in his own was 18 points; if he were to call, the next card would be 4 points. To call would bring him to 22 points, busting outright. Not to call meant defeat, and to call would mean busting and defeat either way. "Place your bets, there''s no limit," Wu Bin said with a smile, looking at Lin Tian. Lin Tian curled his lip and casually tossed over ten thousand, "Ten thousand it is." "Do you want a card?" "No." "Let''s reveal." "You have eighteen points; I have twenty, I win." "Another round." Wu Bin then dealt the cards again, asking Lin Tian to cut the deck before dealing another round. With his clairvoyant ability activated, Lin Tian was surprised to find that this time his opponent had 20 points again, and he himself had 19 points, and the next card was actually a 3. Once again, not calling was death, but calling was still death! "Ten thousand!" Lin Tian threw ten thousand over directly. Several times in a row, Lin Tian found himself in the same situation. Lin Tian had already realized that the other party had tampered with the deck. The deck was normal, and all these moves had been made while Wu Bin was shuffling. Even though Lin Tian had cut the cards at the end, Wu Bin was still able to deal the card he wanted when the time came to play it. Wu Bin moved quickly and covertly; even with Lin Tian''s clairvoyant ability activated, he couldn''t fully grasp the other''s technique. Knowing that he was bound to lose, Lin Tian each time symbolically threw ten thousand over. After four or five rounds like this, Wu Bin looked at Lin Tian somewhat unexpectedly. After that, he shuffled and dealt the cards again. "Place your bet." As Wu Bin spoke, Lin Tian activated his superpower again. Upon seeing his hand, Lin Tian was slightly startled, finding it to be somewhat unexpected. This time, his opponent still had 20 points, and surprisingly enough, so did he. Activating his clairvoyant ability, Lin Tian looked through the deck and saw that the next card was an Ace. Which meant that if he called, he would win. But who in their right mind would call with 20 points! Unless they had lost their mind! "Place your bet," Wu Bin said again. "Five million!" Lin Tian threw five million over directly. "Hmm?" Wu Bin looked at Lin Tian curiously. He paused for a moment before speaking, "Do you want a card?" Pretending to look at his cards, Lin Tian then said, "Hit me!" This time Wu Bin was truly stunned. He knew what cards Lin Tian held20 points. But he could not fathom why his opponent would dare to ask for another card at this point. This time Wu Bin was just testing Lin Tian''s skill, but to his surprise... "Deal the card," Lin Tian said with a smile, reminding the momentarily dazed Wu Bin. "Ah?" Wu Bin paused for a moment, then coming back to his senses, chuckled and shook his head, surprised that he had let his mind wander. Then Wu Bin dealt Lin Tian a card. The card was exactly an Ace. 20 plus one point, making it exactly 21 points. Lin Tian slowly flipped his cards over21 points! Watching Lin Tian reveal his hand, Wu Bin shook his head with a wry smile and turned over his own cards: 20 points. He had intended to keep that Ace for himself, but Lin Tian had taken it. Despite having lost, Wu Bin did not become frustrated. Instead, he looked at Lin Tian with a smile, "Young man, you''ve got skills. I''m impressed!" "Not bad," Lin Tian smiled back. Wu Bin pushed his chips over to Lin Tian, then turned to Lai Feilong, who was standing behind him, "Bring me a bottle of red wine. I want to have a drink with this young man." "No need, it''s late, and I still need to get some sleep," Lin Tian refused directly, not wanting to waste time with Wu Bin. "Uh..." Hearing the refusal, Wu Bin was stunned. It had been a long time since someone in Wuya City had directly refused him like this. Wang Tao was visibly taken aback by Lin Tian''s direct refusal of Wu Bin''s invitation. After a moment of disbelief, Wu Bin shook his head helplessly and stood up: "Well, then, that''s all right. Young man, come over when you have time. This is my business card." As he spoke, Wu Bin handed over a gold-embossed business card to Lin Tian with a smile. Lin Tian casually took it, glanced at it, and noted that the back had just a name and a number, very concise. "Alright," Lin Tian casually pocketed the business card. "If there''s nothing else, I''ll be leaving," Lin Tian said, thinking that it was time to leave. "Sure, come by when you have time. Ah Long, see him out," Wu Bin said with a smile. As Lin Tian was about to leave the private room, Wu Bin couldn''t help calling out, "Young man." "Hmm?" Lin Tian turned his head, looking perplexed at Wu Bin. "I heard there was a confrontation with someone earlier. They wouldn''t dare do much in the casino, but outside, it''s not necessarily safe." "Thank you," Lin Tian said, looking at Wu Bin with some surprise, not expecting him to actually offer a word of caution. "Do you want me to have someone escort you?" "No need," Lin Tian shook his head, looking around before saying to Wu Bin, "I''m quite capable." "Hmm?" Wu Bin looked puzzled at Lin Tian. Lin Tian walked over to a wall, knocked on it with his hand, and smiled, "You don''t mind if I use this wall for a second, do you?" "Go ahead!" Wu Bin was curious about what Lin Tian was up to. Hearing Wu Bin''s permission, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, his muscles tensed instantly, and he shouted, "Hey!" Whoosh! Air whooshed as Lin Tian''s foot kicked up! Bang! Lin Tian''s foot struck the wall fiercely, and with a loud noise, dust billowed! Rumble~! Clods of dirt flew out, and in an instant, a one-meter-wide hole appeared in the wall! "Uh..." Wu Bin stared dumbfounded at the sudden hole in the wall, his expression one of disbelief. "What''s happening?" The sudden loud noise startled everyone on the floor, and soon, many security guards clad in black suits rushed over. The guards were just as stunned by the new hole in the wall. Seeing the guards, Wu Bin gestured for them to leave. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After sending the guards away, Wu Bin still stared blankly at the hole in the wall, then, turning to Lai Feilong, he asked in astonishment, "Ah Long, could you do that?" Lai Feilong was speechless: "I''m human, not a deity!" A thirty-centimeter-thick wall, that''s not something a human could do! Chapter 75 - 65: A Feast for the Eyes As Lin Tianyi walked out of the casino with Wang Tao, the latter was still slightly dazed. He was still thinking about that scene just now. With a single kick, he''d blown apart such a thick wall, was this guy even human? Wang Tao realized he had underestimated Lin Tian. He shouldn''t judge Lin Tian by normal standards at all. After walking a distance and noticing Wang Tao was still somewhat in a daze, Lin Tian stopped, glanced at him, and said, "What are you spacing out for? Go find a car quick, this place is too remote, there''s not even a cab in sight." "Ah? Oh, I''ll call for a cab." After a momentary lapse, Wang Tao hurriedly took out his phone to arrange for a taxi. People who came here to gamble were usually quite wealthy, owning their own cars, so cabs were seldom hailed. After watching Wang Tao finish his call, Lin Tian spoke up, "I''ve already paid off your gambling debt, they won''t come after you anymore." "Ah?" This time, Wang Tao was genuinely stunned, staring at Lin Tian with a bewildered look. Really? He really paid off his gambling debt? "What? Not happy?" Lin Tian asked, smiling at him. "No! No! Extremely grateful! Thank you! Thank you!" Wang Tao said excitedly, almost to the point of babble. He had been driven almost mad by the gambling debt recently. Seeing Wang Tao''s joyous reaction, Lin Tian calmly said, "Of course, this isn''t for free, remember, you''re going to divorce Wang Luodan when you get back." "Uh..." Hearing this, Wang Tao was taken aback. After a pause, Wang Tao looked at Lin Tian tentatively and asked, "You... you''re not... interested in her, are you?" "Hmm?" Lin Tian looked at Wang Tao, puzzled. Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t understand, Wang Tao explained again, "I mean, are you interested in my wife?" sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Get lost!" Lin Tian snapped back to reality, cursing, "Don''t overthink things. Just divorce her when you get back, or I''ll beat you to death. You know I have the ability." "Yes, yes!" Wang Tao nodded repeatedly. Despite his words, Wang Tao''s eyes flickered slightly; he was now convinced that Lin Tian must be interested in Wang Luodan. Otherwise, why would a normal person do so much for a woman he doesn''t know well? After waiting for about four or five minutes, Lin Tian felt a bit cold and stamped his feet, cursing, "Damn, why isn''t the cab here yet?" It was already past one in the morning, the coldest time of the day. "Whoo..." Just then, a set of car headlights appeared in the distance. "Here it comes." Feeling a bit cold as well, Wang Tao brightened up at the sight of the headlights. But as the car slowly approached, Wang Tao realized it wasn''t a taxi but a shiny black Audi. Thinking it was someone else''s car, Wang Tao paid no attention and continued to look towards the roadside, waiting for a taxi. However, the black Audi slowly stopped right in front of Lin Tian and Wang Tao, then the car door opened, and four or five men got out in a flurry. "Guys, that''s him, take him down!" With a loud shout, Wang Tao noticed that one of the men was the same one who had had a conflict with Lin Tian during the blackjack game. On seeing these people, Lin Tian shook his head, speechless, and charged at them as they rushed toward him. Smack smack smack! Accompanied by yells of pain, Lin Tian nonchalantly walked back after a mere ten seconds. Looking at the few people writhing in pain on the ground, he shook his head and said, "If you don''t seek death, you won''t die." "Uh..." Wang Tao looked on dumbfounded at the scene. "Whoo..." At this moment, another car approached from a distance. Lin Tian saw the green paint on the car and took the lead heading over, "The taxi''s here, let''s go." Glancing one last time at the men who couldn''t move on the ground, Wang Tao followed suit. By the time Lin Tian returned to Wang Tao''s home, it was almost two o''clock in the morning. "Click..." The sudden sound of the door opening startled Wang Luodan, who had been sitting with her knees hugged to her chest on the sofa, and she quickly got up. Since Lin Tian had taken Wang Tao away, Wang Luodan hadn''t been able to sleep at all. Getting up and seeing Lin Tian come in, followed by Wang Tao, she stood up. Without much ado, Lin Tian closed the door behind him, looked at a somewhat haggard Wang Luodan with a smile, and said, "I''ve paid off his debts, you two can get divorced now." Then, turning to Wang Tao, he asked, "You don''t have any objections, do you?" "None!" Despite his reluctance, Wang Tao still nodded. "Paid off the debts?" Wang Luodan looked at Lin Tian in shock, her face filled with disbelief. "That settles it then. You''ll go get divorced tomorrow, and I''ll be there to see it," Lin Tian said, turning his head and staring at Wang Tao intensely, his voice low, "If you dare go back on your word, you know what will happen!" "I know! I know!" Wang Tao nodded hurriedly. "Good!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, turned to Wang Luodan and said, "It''s getting late, I''ll be off now, and I''ll come for you guys tomorrow." Saying this, Lin Tian smiled lightly, turned around, opened the door, and left. As Lin Tian stepped down the stairs just after opening the door, a rush of hurried footsteps came from behind, followed by a crisp female voice, "Wait a moment!" Lin Tian stopped and turned around to find Wang Luodan hurrying towards him. Stopping in front of Lin Tian, Wang Luodan hesitated before asking, "Why... why are you helping me?" "Why?" "Because you''re a beauty!" "Ah?" Wang Luodan was taken aback. "Off I go. See you tomorrow." With that, Lin Tian kissed Wang Luodan''s cheek, laughed heartily, and turned to leave quickly. Wang Luodan stood in place, dazed, watching as Lin Tian''s figure disappeared rapidly. She touched her cheek subconsciously, her face turning slightly red. Chapter 76 - 65 Unparalleled Beauty_2 When Lin Tian quietly returned to the hotel, he found He Qianqian still fast asleep. Seeing that He Qianqian hadn''t noticed his absence, Lin Tian heaved a sigh of relief and tiptoed back into the covers. It was a relief she didn''t find out; if she had, Lin Tian wouldn''t have known how to explain himself. Lin Tian lay in bed and suddenly found himself unable to fall asleep. Lin Tian stared at the ceiling, calculating his earnings for the night, "To think I made nearly twenty million in one evening, it''s unbelievable." Twenty million! That was a number the old Lin Tian had never even dreamed of. He had once wondered if he could ever make that much in his lifetime. But there it was, obtained in a single night, and with such ease. "Gambling really does make money the easiest!" Lin Tian muttered to himself. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian shifted his focus from the money to the Supernatural Ability System. Lin Tian was well aware of what his true foundation was. As long as he had superpowers, he could have as much money as he wanted. Superpowers were his foundation. Lin Tian closed his eyes slightly, his consciousness diving into his Sea of Consciousness. As he concentrated, Lin Tian could see two Supernatural Points slowly floating in his Sea of Consciousness, like golden beans. "Two Supernatural Points, and if Wang Luodan successfully divorces tomorrow, that will be three," Lin Tian calculated his Supernatural Points in his mind. "Still a bit too few, though." Just like money, the more Supernatural Points, the better. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a moment of reflection, Lin Tian shook his head and said to himself, "Stop thinking about it, just go to sleep, finish up the mission tomorrow." With that, Lin Tian closed his eyes, ready to sleep. He had never considered the possibility of failing his mission. If Wang Tao dared to go back on his word tomorrow, Lin Tian wouldn''t hesitate to show him what he was capable of. A quiet night passed, and at eight in the morning the next day, He Qianqian woke up, groggy. After washing up, He Qianqian noticed that Lin Tian was still asleep, so she ran over and sat on the edge of the bed, gently pinching Lin Tian''s nose. "Mmm... what are you doing..." Lin Tian, sleepy, swatted away He Qianqian''s hand. "Whoosh!" The sudden loud noise by his ear made Lin Tian sit up abruptly. Seeing it was He Qianqian, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief and, struggling to open his eyes, said in a drowsy voice, "I''m so sleepy, let me sleep a bit more!" He had fallen asleep well after two in the morning and was dead tired. "Get up, it''s late!" He Qianqian pulled Lin Tian, not letting him fall back asleep. Despite being extremely sleepy, Lin Tian still got out of bed under He Qianqian''s insistent tug. After getting ready, the two had breakfast in the hotel lobby. Not long into their meal, Lin Tian suddenly felt his phone vibrate. Lin Tian, with a small steam bun in his mouth, looked around, then somewhat muffled, said to He Qianqian, "Your phone''s buzzing!" After saying that, Lin Tian swallowed down the steamed bun in one gulp, juice and all. "Hmm?" He Qianqian, who was sipping soy milk through a straw, paused, then pulled out her phone and indeed, it was ringing. "Hello?" He Qianqian answered the call. "Ah? Oh! Okay! I got it!" He Qianqian hung up after a brief conversation. Noticing that He Qianqian seemed a bit off after the call, Lin Tian swallowed his steamed bun and asked curiously, "What''s wrong?" He Qianqian looked somewhat grave and frowned slightly, "My mom just called me, said grandma''s critically ill, and wants me to go back and see her." After speaking, He Qianqian paused, looking at Lin Tian apologetically, "Sorry, I have to go back." "It''s okay!" Lin Tian shook his head, and then offered, "Let me book your flight, I''ll go back with you." "No need, what are you going back for? Just have fun here," He Qianqian shook her head, disagreeing with Lin Tian''s suggestion. Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian hesitated for a moment, indeed it wasn''t quite right for him to go. What was he to do there? To tell He Qianqian''s family that he was her boyfriend? Apart from the fact that He Qianqian wasn''t emotionally prepared, neither was Lin Tian. Moreover, Lin Tian still had a mission to complete here. If he wasn''t around, he was worried that Wang Tao might not go through with the divorce with Wang Luodan. Considering these reasons and hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian nodded and said, "Okay, I''ll just book your flight then." "Mm." He Qianqian nodded gently. After breakfast, Lin Tian immediately booked a flight for He Qianqian, choosing the earliest departure at eleven in the morning. "There are still two hours before the flight takes off. Do you need to pack your things?" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian. "Okay." After packing up, Lin Tian took He Qianqian to the airport. Two hours later, watching the plane slowly ascend until it vanished from sight, Lin Tian then turned and left. He Qianqian''s departure was somewhat unexpected to Lin Tian, but he was powerless to change it. Lin Tian planned to finish his business here, then touch base with Bu Mengting before going to find He Qianqian. While thinking, Lin Tian flagged down a taxi and headed straight for Wang Luodan''s home. Through the flickering red mission light on Wang Luodan''s body, Lin Tian knew she was at home at that moment. An hour later, Lin Tian knocked on the door of Wang Luodan''s home. The door opened after just a few knocks. Lin Tian glanced inside and saw that both Wang Luodan and Wang Tao were standing at the door, obviously waiting for him. "Let''s go to the civil affairs bureau to get the certificate," Lin Tian said to the couple without beating around the bush. "Uh..." Wang Tao hesitated and said, looking at Lin Tian, "Today is Saturday. The civil affairs bureau is closed. They''ll be back on Monday." "What?" Lin Tian was suddenly taken aback. After a moment''s pause, Lin Tian asked, "You''ve been there already?" "The government is off on the weekends," Wang Luodan said. She still couldn''t quite believe how quickly everything had happened, the changes were too abrupt, like a dream. "I see..." Lin Tian had no choice but to wait. Shaking his head in resignation, Lin Tian told them, "Alright then, I''ll come find you again on Monday." With this, Lin Tian turned and left with a hint of helplessness. After a moment''s hesitation, Wang Luodan called out to the departing Lin Tian, "Do you want to stay for a meal?" Without turning his head, Lin Tian waved his hand, "No need!" Back at the hotel, Lin Tian ate something casually, then went to the beach to bask in the sun. Under a sun umbrella, wearing sunglasses, clad in large swimming trunks, with a drink placed on the table, Lin Tian lay leisurely on a beach chair. While casually sipping his drink, he lazily watched the various stunning beauties around him. "A feast for the eyes..." Lin Tian thought to himself, looking at the beauties in the distance. When He Qianqian was around, Lin Tian dared not watch so blatantly, but this time, being alone at last, he could ''do as he pleased''. Glancing around, Lin Tian was startled. Twenty meters ahead, there was a short-haired, curvaceous beauty with tan skin. The more Lin Tian looked, the more familiar she seemed. When the girl turned around, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up as he thought, "It really is her. How did she get here?" This girl was Chen Yixuan, the policewoman Lin Tian had saved last time. Seeing Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian smirked, slipped on his flip-flops, and walked over to her. By the time Lin Tian reached behind Chen Yixuan, she had not yet noticed him; she was busy tidying her hair tousled by the sea breeze. Suddenly, her buttocks were seized with a slap, Chen Yixuan was stunned for a moment, and then, incensed, she spun around and lashed out with a flying kick. The kick was swift and fierce! Slap! To Chen Yixuan''s surprise, her normally reliable kick was blocked. Lin Tian gently held Chen Yixuan''s foot, grinning as he said, "Beauty, is this how you treat your lifesaver?" "It''s you!" Chen Yixuan gaped upon seeing Lin Tian, then snapped angrily, "Let go!" Chapter 77 - 66 Dont Blame Me "Let go!" Chen Yixuan said angrily as she looked at Lin Tian. Lin Tian smirked. "What are you doing?" With a slap, Lin Tian quickly grabbed Chen Yixuan''s fist and said with a chuckle, "You can''t beat me!" "Thug!" Chen Yixuan said coldly, glaring at Lin Tian. After that, she turned and walked away. "Hey, is that necessary? It was just a joke!" Lin Tian hurried after her. "Don''t follow me!" Chen Yixuan suddenly stopped, turned around, and stared at Lin Tian with a cold face. "Uh" After glancing at Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian helplessly spread his hands and apologetically said, "Alright then, I really didn''t mean it just now." As he spoke, Lin Tian turned away somewhat helplessly. If she didn''t appreciate him, Lin Tian wasn''t going to shamelessly tag along. But just after he had taken a few steps, Lin Tian suddenly felt his hand being grasped. "Huh" Lin Tian turned around somewhat astonished and saw it was Chen Yixuan. She had just sent him away, but now she was gently holding his hand. What was this all about? "You" Lin Tian looked at Chen Yixuan somewhat astonished. "Don''t talk, just go along with it!" Chen Yixuan whispered. "Xuan!" At that moment, a male voice came from behind. Hearing this voice, Chen Yixuan turned around with Lin Tian''s hand in hers and smiled at the man behind her, "Chen Long huh" Noticing Chen Yixuan''s actions, Chen Long looked somewhat astonished as he glanced at her arm, "You two" "This is my boyfriend; I told you, we''re not suitable." Chen Yixuan said haughtily, deliberately moving closer to Lin Tian. "Boyfriend?" Chen Long looked astonished as he pointed at Lin Tian, "Him?" Then, as if he had heard something very funny, Chen Long pointed at Lin Tian and laughingly said, "Him as your boyfriend? He''s a minor, right!" As he spoke, Chen Long looked at Lin Tian with a grin, "Kid, which grade are you in?" "You" Chen Yixuan was angry but didn''t know what to say as Lin Tian did look a bit young. Lin Tian was very annoyed being pointed at with a finger. Lin Tian reached out and calmly patted Chen Long''s hand away, speaking slowly, "Do I really need to report to you whether I''m Yixuan''s boyfriend or not? Who do you think you are!" Chen Yixuan''s eyes widened in shock... Lin Tian''s actions were too sudden. Chen Yixuan''s eyes widened even more. Before Chen Yixuan could react, Lin Tian suddenly let go of his mouth, licked his lips, and turned to look at Chen Long with a grin, "Do you believe it now?" Chen Long''s face turned ashen! Chen Yixuan fiercely pinched Lin Tian on his lower back, but at that moment, she couldn''t really say anything. After all, she was the one who had sought out Lin Tian. Chen Long''s face ashen, he glanced at Chen Yixuan and saw that even though she looked somewhat annoyed, she didn''t say anything about Lin Tian''s earlier actions. Coldly glaring at Lin Tian, Chen Long turned and walked away quickly with an ashen face. Lin Tian spread his hands innocently, "Didn''t you ask me to pretend to be your boyfriend? If we''re pretending, we should make it convincing." "You" Chen Yixuan glared at Lin Tian in annoyance and finally left coldly with a snort. Seeing Chen Yixuan leaving, Lin Tian smirked, stuck out his tongue, and licked his lips, thinking to himself, "Her lips are quite sweet..." Shrugging his shoulders, Lin Tian turned and walked back to his spot. Laying down again, with sunglasses on, Lin Tian closed his eyes slightly, planning to take a nap. The gentle sea breeze and the soft sound of waves were very pleasant. Unknowingly, Lin Tian actually fell asleep. When Lin Tian woke up, it was already around four or five in the afternoon. A bit groggy, Lin Tian checked the time and exclaimed, "I slept that long?" As it was getting late, Lin Tian packed up and returned to the hotel. After having dinner and watching some TV at the hotel, Lin Tian, feeling a bit bored, decided to go out for a stroll. Little did he know that he hadn''t walked far when he found his path blocked in a secluded alley. Squinting, Lin Tian looked ahead where four or five punks wielding bats were approaching him. Lin Tian turned and saw another group of punks coming from behind. Trapped? Who was it? Was it retaliation from last night, that fat guy, or perhaps Wu Bin? Various people flashed through Lin Tian''s mind as he guessed who might want to teach him a lesson. While Lin Tian was pondering this, the two groups closing in on him were slowly approaching. Coming up to Lin Tian, one of the men, shaking his leg and chewing gum, looked at Lin Tian with a sneer, "Kid, do you know you''ve messed with someone you shouldn''t have?" "Who?" Lin Tian asked calmly. "He asked me to tell you to stay away from Chen Yixuan." "Chen Yixuan?" Lin Tian was taken aback upon hearing the name. Then in his mind appeared a young man, that Chen Long. Was it him who had people block him? When he realized it was him, Lin Tianyi felt a sudden clarity and then looked at the people in front of him, smiling as he asked, "So, what do you want to do then?" "Still smiling?" The man snorted coldly, "You won''t be laughing soon! Hit him!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he charged forward! Bang bang! Sounds of blows being struck could be heard. A few seconds later, Lin Tian dusted off his hands and spat forcefully. As Lin Tian spat, the spit, carrying a tinge of blood, was expelled. Lin Tian wiped his mouth, his expression somewhat icy. The alley was too narrow, leaving little space for Lin Tian to dodge. He ended up taking a blow unintentionally, which split his lip. Only Lin Tian''s lip was slightly injured, while these men all lay on the ground, groaning continuously. Lin Tian, slightly annoyed, kicked one of the men hard, cursing, "Damn it, seeking death!" With Lin Tian''s kick, that person moaned in pain. "Snap!" Suddenly, the sound of a stone stirred not far behind. "Who?" Lin Tian turned sharply around. As he turned, he saw a figure disappearing around the corner. Seeing that figure, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed. Although he only saw a shadow, he was almost sure it was Chen Long. Unexpectedly, Chen Long had come, catching Lin Tian off guard. He then sneered coldly and, powering up his legs, he quickly charged after him. "Panting!" Chen Long ran swiftly forward, his breathing hurried due to the intense activity. His expression was very tense. Initially, he had wanted to summon people to take down Lin Tian, but what he hadn''t expected was that Lin Tian was too monstrous, taking down those men in a matter of moments. "Shit! Who would have thought this guy was so tough!" Chen Long cursed as he ran. He could already hear the footsteps rapidly approaching from behind, clearly Lin Tian had chased after him. "Panting!" Chen Long breathed heavily, speeding up once more. But how could Chen Long''s speed compare to Lin Tian''s? It wasn''t long before Chen Long felt a tight grip on the back of his collar, followed by an enormous force. "Where do you think you''re going!" Lin Tian gripped Chen Long with one hand, lifting him as if he were a child. "Let go of me, otherwise I won''t spare you!" Despite being caught, Chen Long''s attitude was still fierce. "Still acting tough?" Lin Tian scoffed coldly and slapped him hard, "Act tough for what!" "Snap!" With a crisp slap, Chen Long''s left cheek instantly swelled up. "You..." Feeling the burning pain on his cheek, Chen Long was furious. "Snap!" Lin Tian slapped him again, cursing, "Still not keeping quiet?" Another slap, and this time, Lin Tian increased his strength. This slap dazzled Chen Long. He finally accepted reality and dared not speak anymore. Seeing that Chen Long had finally quieted down, Lin Tian snorted coldly. Holding Chen Long, he walked back. When Lin Tian brought Chen Long back, the hooligans had already helped each other to stand up. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The reason for this was because Lin Tian could now easily control his strength. Although these hooligans were in pain, they did not have any serious injuries, just superficial wounds. The hooligans, thinking that Lin Tian had left, were startled to see him return. Glancing at the people, Lin Tian said coldly, "Where are you going? Don''t move!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, everyone obediently remained still. None of them could defeat Lin Tian when they were healthy, let alone now with injuries. Lin Tian threw Chen Long down on the ground and said to the other hooligans, "Slap him once each, and when you''re done, you can go; if you don''t finish, you''re not allowed to leave." "Uh..." Hearing this, everyone momentarily froze. One of the hooligans whispered nervously to Lin Tian, "Boss, his family has a lot of power. We dare not hit him?" "Dare not?" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, "Then you dare to bully me?" After speaking, Lin Tian shouted harshly, "Hit him! You, start with you!" As he spoke, Lin Tian pointed his finger. The man Lin Tian pointed at looked extremely troubled. "I''m giving you ten seconds, if you don''t hit him, I''ll break your legs!" "Ten, nine...three, two..." Counting down to two, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly and coldly walked towards the man. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, the man hesitated but ultimately clenched his teeth, stepped in front of Chen Long, and slapped him. "Snap!" A gentle slap. Seeing this, Lin Tian said harshly, "Doesn''t count, do it again!" The man clenched his teeth and slapped hard! Snap! This slap was both heavy and loud! "You dare hit me? Do you want to die?" Chen Long glared at him furiously. "Hmph!" Lin Tian directly kicked Chen Long, admonishing, "Keep it down." After speaking, Lin Tian turned and continued, "Next!" With the first man setting the example, it was much easier for the others. Eight people slapped Chen Long in succession. Couple with the two slaps from Lin Tian earlier, Chen Long''s handsome face momentarily turned into a pig''s head. After letting the hooligans go, Lin Tian crouched down, gently tapped Chen Long''s swollen cheek, and said in a soothing voice, "You brought this upon yourself, don''t blame me." Chapter 78 - 67: Murderous Intent Chen Long stared at Lin Tian with wide eyes, not saying a word. After a glance at Chen Long, Lin Tian chuckled lightly and heavily patted Chen Long''s swollen face, raising an eyebrow, "What''s the matter? Can''t accept it?" Slap! With a heavy pat, Lin Tian made Chen Long wince in pain. Knowing that the situation was stronger than him, Chen Long did not try to show off his strength and turned his head away, no longer looking at Lin Tian. Lin Tian gently patted Chen Long''s shoulder, warning him with a smile, "Don''t mess with me in the future. You can''t afford to provoke me." With that, Lin Tian smiled slightly and turned to leave. ** There was no talk overnight, and the next day, before Lin Tian even got out of bed, he heard a series of urgent knocking sounds at the door. The noise was loud and accompanied by shouting, "Open up! Open up! Hurry and open the door!" The urgent knocking and the shouting were unsettling. Lin Tian opened his eyes groggily, frowned, and casually put on his boxers before walking over. Before going over to open the door, Lin Tian activated his clairvoyant ability directly. As soon as his clairvoyant ability was activated, Lin Tian saw a crowd of people standing outside his door, roughly counting more than twenty. Lin Tian scanned the crowd and saw Chen Long, whose face was swollen like a pig''s head. At that moment, there was a young man in his twenties standing beside Chen Long, who was talking to him. Seeing Chen Long, Lin Tian understood what was going on and muttered under his breath, "You won''t die if you don''t seek death!" Sighing lightly, Lin Tian shook his head. Knowing what the situation was, he was not in a hurry. He dressed slowly and then started brushing his teeth. As for the people outside the door, let them wait. Inside, Lin Tian leisurely brushed his teeth while the people outside realized that no one was opening the door despite their persistent knocking. "Could he not be inside?" "No way, the hotel staff said he hasn''t come out since he went in last night." "Knock again. If there''s still no answer, we''ll just kick the door down." "Thump, thump!" After knocking for a while and getting no response, the young man gestured, and they kicked the door in! "Bam!" With a loud noise, Lin Tian, who was washing his face, was startled and turned his head in surprise, only to find the door was kicked open by someone else. Whoosh~! With the door kicked open, a rush of many people surged into the room. There were so many of them that they filled the entire room. The young man who was talking to Chen Long stepped in leisurely, came to Lin Tian, sized him up from top to bottom, and said coldly, "Kid, I hear you''re a good fighter?" Lin Tian glanced at him, then continued to ignore him, calmly rubbing the towel and starting to wash his face. Seeing that Lin Tian glanced at him and then ignored him completely, a spark of rage flickered across the young man''s face, "Kid, are you deaf to my words?" After washing his face, Lin Tian dried his hands and turned around to look at him slowly and deliberately, "You? What are you, even!" The young man was taken aback, then filled with rage, reached out to grab Lin Tian''s head and cursed, "Stop acting smart with me!" Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he flicked the towel in his hand! Slap! With a crisp sound, the young man''s face immediately reddened. Lin Tian kicked out! Bang! He sent him flying out. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Tian ducked and quickly ran out of the room. The room was too small and not suited for him to avoid them. Wu Fei, with his face slapped red by Lin Tian, lay on the ground and, upon seeing Lin Tian fleeing, furiously commanded, "Chase him!" Whoosh! A crowd rushed out! Bang, bang! Ahh, ahh! Screams echoed. Wu Fei, covering his face and rubbing his stomach, walked out with Chen Long''s help. As soon as Wu Fei walked out of the room, he immediately froze, staring at the scene before him in shock. Bang, bang! Lin Tian effortlessly kicked away each person who tried to attack him. Even if people managed to hit Lin Tian, he did not even frown. In just a few seconds, the people attacking Lin Tian were on the ground, and those still standing were keeping their distance, looking at Lin Tian as if he were a monster. Chen Long swallowed hard and whispered to Wu Fei, "I told you, this guy can fight!" "Damn! Who knew he could fight like this! Even Flying Dragon isn''t that impressive!" Wu Fei muttered under his breath, cursing softly. After glancing at the two mumbling people, Lin Tian smiled slightly and walked over leisurely, standing in front of Wu Fei and said with a smile, "Still want to fight?" Wu Fei, clutching his stomach, said angrily, "You win this time!" Lin Tian smiled faintly, turned his head to look at Chen Long, whose face was swollen like a pig''s head, and said softly, "Do you remember what I said yesterday?" After finishing his words, Lin Tian slapped him across the face and angrily commanded, "Get lost!" Following Lin Tian''s roar, those people all left dejectedly. This time, they had really hit a snag. Once Chen Long and his people had left, Lin Tian immediately called the hotel staff to get himself another room. The door to the original room was damaged and unusable. Having heard about the conflict between Lin Tian and Wu Fei and others, the hotel staff also knew. Seeing Lin Tian''s fierce manner, the hotel staff didn''t dare ask him to pay for the damages, and obediently got Lin Tian another room. Lin Tian didn''t know who Wu Fei was, but the hotel owner did. Even Wu Fei had suffered a loss in front of Lin Tian, so the hotel owner didn''t want any trouble either. After changing to a different room and tidying up for a while, Lin Tian felt no different. The next day, after breakfast, Lin Tian took a taxi to look for Wang Luodan. Today is Monday; the Civil Affairs Bureau should be at work. Lin Tian took a taxi heading toward Wang Luodan''s home. As he neared her place, Lin Tian suddenly discovered that the blinking red light coming from Wang Luodan wasn''t at her home but was up ahead not too far away. Upon seeing the blinking red light not far ahead, Lin Tian was stunned for a moment before he looked up at the driver and said, "Master, stop the car." After the car stopped and he paid the fare, Lin Tian opened the door and walked slowly toward the source of the blinking red light. Wang Luodan should be up ahead. After turning a corner, Lin Tian noticed a commotion just a dozen meters away, and saw that a crowd had gathered. Seeing this, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes. Through the blinking red light, it was obvious that Wang Luodan was inside. After a moment''s thought, Lin Tian walked over. "Hey, do you think you can just walk away after bumping into my car? Do you know how much this car costs? Can you afford to compensate?" Wu Fei, shaking his foot, glared at Wang Luodan and pointed at the black Bentley beside him. Wang Luodan''s pretty face turned bright red with anger as she retorted angrily, "What''s wrong with you? It was clearly your car that almost hit me! And you say I hit your car! The nerve you have to claim that I ran into your car!" "So what? People can''t hit cars? Let me tell you, you''re not leaving today without giving me an explanation!" Wu Fei said, shaking his foot with a look of certainty on his face as if he had Wang Luodan pegged. At this moment, some onlookers quietly took out their phones, ready to record. "No recording! No recording!" But at this time, four or five tall men behind Wu Fei, each standing at about one meter eighty, scolded fiercely. Seeing anyone trying to pull out their phones, they moved over, looking ready to hit someone. The bystanders just wanted to watch the drama and didn''t want to get involved in trouble. Seeing how menacing these men were, they didn''t dare to do anything and just curiously turned their gaze inward. Wang Luodan glanced at the strong men, then back at Wu Fei, who was smiling in a not-so-friendly way. She felt very angry. Yet she also knew, given the situation, that confronting these people wouldn''t end well for her. With that thought, Wang Luodan glared at Wu Fei and snorted, "I can''t be bothered with you!" With that, she turned around to leave. "Where do you think you''re going?" Wu Fei suddenly grabbed her wrist. Wu Fei, holding Wang Luodan''s wrist, said with a grin, "Leaving without settling things? Do you think just because you''re a beauty you can do that?" As he spoke, Wu Fei''s hand reached toward Wang Luodan''s pretty face with a sleazy smile. Slap! But abruptly, a hand slapped away Wu Fei''s hand. The slap was heavy, turning Wu Fei''s hand red and sending a stinging pain through it. "Damn it, who is this!" Wu Fei turned around angrily. Seeing the person beside him, Wu Fei was taken aback. Wang Luodan was also startled by the unexpected intervention and, turning her head, was surprised when she saw who it was, "It''s you?" The four or five strong men also noticed Lin Tian and quickly approached. Lin Tian''s action had been too sudden and too fast, and most importantly, they hadn''t expected anyone to dare intervene. It wasn''t until Lin Tian slapped Wu Fei''s hand away that they reacted. Seeing the strong men heading their way, Wu Fei rubbed his aching hand and waved them off, signaling them not to come closer. Wu Fei, aware of Lin Tian''s capabilities, knew those men would be useless. After glancing at the surprised Wang Luodan, Lin Tian asked calmly, "What happened?" After a moment of hesitation, Wang Luodan explained, "I was walking just now when suddenly a horn sounded from behind. I didn''t manage to get out of the way in time, and the car nearly hit me. Yet this person claimed he had to swerve to avoid hitting me and that I nearly ran into his car!" "Hmm?" Lin Tian was taken aback, a person running into a car? Lin Tian turned to Wu Fei and asked, "Is that so?" Wu Fei frowned at Lin Tian, rubbing his reddened hand, and said coldly, "Kid, don''t meddle in other people''s affairs." "Since that''s the case, I think you owe an apology," Lin Tian said calmly, looking at Wu Fei. Seeing that Lin Tian not only ignored him but also demanded an apology, Wu Fei was instantly irate and shouted, "Kid, who do you think you are, telling me to get lost? Don''t think I''m really afraid of you!" "Is that so?" Lin Tian chuckled lightly. Suddenly, he reached out to slap Wu Fei''s head, commanding, "Apologize!" Slap! The slap caused Wu Fei to stagger, trembling, almost falling to the ground. "Brother Wu! Brother Wu!" Seeing this scene, the surrounding onlookers and several strong men hurried over. "It''s nothing!" Wu Fei, supporting himself on the car''s hood, stood up and gestured with his hand. Feeling his head buzzing slightly, Wu Fei chuckled softly, his expression calm as he looked at Lin Tian. Then he turned to Wang Luodan and said, "I''m sorry!" After that, Wu Fei, his face ashen, turned and walked away quickly. "Whew!" Watching the black Bentley speed off, everyone was stunned. Could that man be a paper tiger, tamed after just one reprimand from this young man? Lin Tian frowned, feeling uneasy about the way Wu Fei looked at him before he left. After pondering for a while, Lin Tian shook his head, deciding to focus on completing his task first. With that thought, Lin Tian turned to Wang Luodan, still slightly in shock, and asked, "Where''s Wang Tao?" "Oh! He''s at home," answered Wang Luodan after a pause. "Okay then, let''s head back," Lin Tian said. Without further ado, Lin Tian and Wang Luodan walked toward her home, as it wasn''t far off and was a short walk. Meanwhile, Wu Fei, his face grim, drove the car swiftly, flooring the gas pedal! Frustration! Rage! He had never been so humiliated in his life. "Brother Wu, are we just going to let that kid off like this?" The lackey in the passenger seat looked at Wu Fei with a puzzled face, wondering why Wu Fei had let Lin Tian off so easily and even apologized, humbly submitting. This wasn''t Wu Fei''s usual style. "Let him off?" Wu Fei glared ahead fiercely, his teeth clenched, "I''m going to have someone kill him! Damn it, without flexing my muscles, they don''t realize how many eyes the ''Prince'' has!" Murderous intent flashed in Wu Fei''s eyes! He harbored a killing intent! Chapter 79 - 68 Almost Having returned home with Wang Luodan, Wang Tao was waiting at home. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Tao wasn''t too surprised. "Let''s go," Lin Tian said calmly after giving them both a glance. Wang Luodan and her partner didn''t speak. They picked up some documents, packed a bit, and walked out. They then took a taxi to the Civil Affairs Bureau and followed the procedure on arrival. Lin Tian, somewhat bored, watched the two bustling around. After almost half an hour, the staff at the Civil Affairs Bureau stamped the big seal on the divorce certificate. The moment the seal was stamped, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Task: The follow-up mission ''Help Wang Luodan divorce'' has been completed. Reward: one Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian, who had been bored leaning against the wall, was delighted: "Finally done." Then he walked over to them with a smile. Looking at them, Lin Tian said with a smile, "Congratulations to you both on regaining your freedom. I''ll be leaving first. See you again if fate wills it!" With that, Lin Tian left with a light step. "Uh..." Wang Luodan and Wang Tao were stunned as they watched Lin Tian turn and leave, dumbfounded. What''s with this guy, so strange, going through all that trouble to get them divorced and then just leaving without a care? Are there really such people? After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Lin Tian hummed a tune and walked away. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As for what Wang Luodan and the other person thought, he didn''t care. He didn''t want to spend the energy explaining, as long as he had secured the Supernatural Points that was enough. "The two Supernatural Points I saved earlier, plus the one I just got, now I have three Supernatural Points," Lin Tian quietly calculated his Supernatural Points. Thinking for a moment about his superpower, Lin Tian put his thoughts aside and murmured to himself, "It''s time to leave this place, I''ve had enough fun here, and it''s boring being here by myself. I''ll take a plane to visit Mengting tomorrow." After playing on the beach for so many days, he had done everything there was to do, and with He Qianqian not around, Lin Tian decided to leave. "I wonder what Mengting is up to, whether she misses me or not," Lin Tian thought to himself. Originally, Lin Tian wanted to invite Bu Mengting to come to Sanya for some fun, but thinking of He Qianqian by his side, he didn''t put that thought into action. Having beauties on each arm is wonderful, but Lin Tian simply couldn''t handle it right now. Lin Tian was certain that if he had really done so, he might end up alone, most likely spending a lonely and silent night. "I wonder how Qianqian is doing? The last time we talked on the phone, she said her grandmother''s condition was not optimistic," Lin Tian pondered for a moment, then muttered to himself: "I''ll go to check on her after I see Mengting." Having decided on his itinerary, Lin Tian hailed a taxi and went back to the hotel. Back at the hotel, he packed up, gathering all the things he needed to take and then booked a flight for the next morning. After lunch, with nothing else to do, Lin Tian aimlessly wandered the streets. Lin Tian didn''t want to go to crowded places. In some quiet places, he felt a different kind of charm. Slowly walking, not just looking around, he felt the surrounding architecture, experiencing the passing of years on these structures, imagining all kinds of stories that happened within this time. It was quite interesting. As he walked on, suddenly a frantic screeching of brakes sounded! "Squeak, squeak~~!" The sudden braking left two black skid marks on the cement road. Lin Tian turned his head in surprise. As soon as he turned his head, Lin Tian''s pupils contracted! A gaping black hole! A black barrel of a gun was pointing at him! "Pfft!" A faint sound suddenly emergedthat of a silenced gunshot! Bang! Lin Tian felt a surge of force against his chest! Stumbling, Lin Tian''s chest suddenly burst with blood! With gritted teeth, Lin Tian staggered toward a nearby alleyway. "Pfft! Pfft!" As Lin Tian was too fast, the next few shots failed to hit him. "Damn! Missed! You wait here, I''ll go down and finish him off!" The young man holding the gun cursed, said something to the driver, and then jumped out of the car to pursue. When he reached the entrance of the alley, he just saw Lin Tian disappear around the corner. Seeing this, he hurriedly chased after him. "Huff, huff!" Leaning against a corner wall, Lin Tian gasped heavily, his right hand tightly clutching his left chest. That was close! That shot was so close to hitting his heart! If he hadn''t snapped back to reality and tensed his muscles at the crucial moment, the bullet definitely could have hit his heart. The pain in his chest made Lin Tian wince, his complexion turning a bit pale. "Damn!" Lin Tian cursed, quickly summoning the superpower menu. Lin Tian could already hear the footsteps of his pursuer. Opening the superpower menu, he skimmed through it and his gaze immediately settled on an option: Level 0 Healing Water. Requires one Supernatural Point to exchange. Seeing the Healing Water, Lin Tian exchanged for it without hesitation. With a thought from Lin Tian, a small glass bottle suddenly appeared in his hand. Meanwhile, the footsteps behind him were getting closer. Struggling, Lin Tian stood up and quickly moved away, ''pop'' opening the Healing Water and downing it in one gulp. "Whew!" After drinking the Healing Water, Lin Tian stopped at a corner to catch his breath. As the Healing Water went down, Lin Tian felt a surge of warmth in his stomach, which quickly traveled to his left chest. Eventually, the warmth stopped at the wound. With the arrival of the warmth, Lin Tian could feel his muscles at the wound site begin to shift. As the muscles moved, the bullet that had been lodged in Lin Tian''s flesh began to slowly push outward. A few seconds later, the bloodied bullet dropped to the ground with a plop. As the bullet fell, Lin Tian''s wound began to stop bleeding. Meanwhile, Lin Tian felt an itching sensation at the wound, a sign that flesh was beginning to grow back. The growth of the flesh bud was incredibly fast; within just a few seconds, Lin Tian could feel the wound had already healed. Lin Tian looked down to see the scar on his chest had fallen off, leaving skin that was slightly tender but otherwise indistinguishable from the rest. At that moment, the footsteps were heard again. Upon hearing the footsteps, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, with a glint of murderous intent flashing through them! "Tap, tap..." The footsteps drew closer at a slow pace. Lin Tian took a deep breath, picked up a small stone from the ground, and pressed his body against the wall, silently waiting. "Tap, tap..." The footsteps approached gradually. They were near! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed as he lightly tossed the small stone in his hand outwards. Tap! The stone started rolling suddenly! The person instinctively looked towards the stone. In that instant, Lin Tian''s muscles tensed up, and he pushed off the ground with a shout: "Hey!" Whoosh! Lin Tian moved swiftly, even causing a whistling sound in the air! The person, who had just focused on the stone, had no time to react. Just as he attempted to lift his gun to shoot at Lin Tian, Lin Tian already kicked at his gun-holding wrist! Crack! Ah! A scream resounded! Lin Tian''s kick had broken the wrist holding the gun! In an instant, the wrist was fractured at a sixty-degree angle, and the gun in his hand flew out! "Hey!" Lin Tian closed in, his knee slamming harshly into the other man''s abdomen! "Oof!" The man crumpled to the ground in pain. Lin Tian, with an expressionless face, delivered several more merciless kicks! Crack, crack! The sounds of bones breaking echoed one after another! Lin Tian had rendered the man''s limbs useless! After doing all this, Lin Tian finally let out a breath and relaxed somewhat. He glanced at the person writhing in agony on the ground but didn''t pay him any more attention, instead walking over to pick up the pistol that had fallen to the side. Weighing the pistol, Lin Tian walked towards the man and pointed the barrel at his forehead, demanding coldly, "Speak, why are you trying to kill me!" With the ominous barrel pointed at his forehead, the man turned pale and managed to say with a pained face, "Someone else told me to kill you!" "Who?" "Wu Fei!" "Wu Fei?" Lin Tian frowned, as he did not recognize anyone named Wu Fei. Suddenly, Lin Tian thought of someone and asked, "Is Wu Fei the young man with dyed yellow hair?" "Yes, yes!" the man nodded hurriedly. "Good!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he finally figured out who it was. Lin Tian truly hadn''t expected that Wu Fei would actually arrange for someone to kill him. "Since you dare to do this, prepare to face my wrath!" A cold light flickered in Lin Tian''s eyes. With that in mind, Lin Tian lifted the man with one hand and quickly made his way back to the original spot. Lin Tian remembered that they must have driven a car here. Meanwhile, at the entrance of the alley, the driver was waiting boredly, somewhat complaining about the man taking too long. After a while, he suddenly heard footsteps and thought it was the man returning; when he turned his head, he discovered the barrel of a gun pointing at him. Lin Tian activated his superpower and scanned the driver, making sure he was unarmed before he felt somewhat relieved. Lin Tian opened the car door, threw the man in his hands inside, and then took a seat himself, commanding coldly, "Drive." "Where to?" the driver asked, sweating and clearly uneasy with a gun pointed at him. "To find Wu Fei! Where is he now?" "..." After hesitating, the driver answered, "He''s at home now." "Drive straight there, and don''t lie to me. My bullet doesn''t discriminate whom it hits!" Lin Tian said coldly. Sweat covered the driver''s face as he prepared to drive. Half an hour later, the car stopped outside a large mansion in the suburbs. Lin Tian scanned the mansion; it was so large it encompassed thousands of square meters. Moreover, it had its own dedicated gatekeepers. The mansion was extremely dominating, surrounded by trees that kept other mansions at bay. "This is it. I advise you not to act rashly. You can''t contend with the power of the Wu Family!" the driver warned. "Is that so?" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he ordered, "Charge through!" "What?" the driver was taken aback. Lin Tian pressed the gun against the top of his head and said coldly, "Didn''t you hear me? I told you to charge through! At the fastest speed!" If he could drive himself, he wouldn''t need this man! With the barrel against his head, the driver gritted his teeth and floored the gas pedal! "Whoosh!" The black Audi''s speed soared to its limit! Tearing through the air with a howling noise! Boom! With a loud crash, the black Audi slammed violently against the mansion''s gate! The entire gate shook! Chapter 80 - 69 Sorry ``` Bang! With a loud crash, the gate trembled. The entire iron gate was dented in, but despite being loosened, astonishingly, the gate had not been broken down. Lin Tian opened the car door, walked up to the gate, and kicked it fiercely! Bang! Another loud noise resonated! Under Lin Tian''s immense force, the already shaky gate was kicked open with a bang. Lin Tian walked in with a cold expression. "Hey, what are you doing!" After being stunned for a moment, the guard suddenly rushed over and scolded. Lin Tian, without even looking, swung his hand and slapped him! Smack! He sent him flying with the slap! ** The loud bang outside startled Wu Bin in the living room. After hesitating for a moment, Wu Bin walked to the balcony, looking somewhat puzzled. Seeing Wu Bin move, Lai Flying Dragon, who had been following behind Wu Bin, also went over. Sitting to the side, Wu Fei was taken aback for a moment, then quickly followed. The group had just reached the balcony when they saw Lin Tian walking in, his face cold. Is that him? Seeing Lin Tian, Wu Bin was taken aback. He still remembered the scene of Lin Tian at the casino a few days earlier. He was somewhat baffled by how Lin Tian had found this place, and his demeanor seemed far from friendly. "What''s going on?" Wu Bin, confused, turned his head and looked towards Lai Flying Dragon at his side. He thought Lai Flying Dragon had done something to Lin Tian behind his back. "I have no idea either," replied Lai Flying Dragon, equally baffled. Having confirmed that Lai Flying Dragon had nothing to do with it, Wu Bin turned again with a puzzling look toward Lin Tian below. Behind Wu Bin, Wu Fei also saw Lin Tian below. Seeing Lin Tian, his face appeared extremely shocked. How did he get here? Wasn''t he supposed to be dealt with? The arrival of Lin Tian came as a great shock to Wu Fei. As Wu Bin and the others appeared on the balcony, Lin Tian also saw them. Lin Tian looked up and spotted Wu Bin and Lai Flying Dragon on the balcony. Seeing them, a flash of surprise crossed Lin Tian''s eyes, then his gaze moved past the two men to the bleached-haired Wu Fei behind them. Seeing Wu Fei, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed. He quickened his pace and charged forward. "Hey, what are you doing?" As Lin Tian charged, about four or five men rushed out, blocking Lin Tian''s path. Lin Tian, with a stone-cold face, threw punches and kicks, swiftly subduing the men, and then continued to run forward without slowing down. When he reached about 23 meters away from the balcony, Lin Tian let out a loud shout, tensed all his muscles, and then leaped into the air! Lin Tian flew towards the balcony where Wu Bin was! Seeing Lin Tian leaping over, Lai Flying Dragon squinted his eyes and immediately placed his hand on his waist. "Wait!" Noticing Lai Flying Dragon''s action, Wu Bin shook his head. Upon hearing Wu Bin''s words, Lai Flying Dragon''s hand paused, but it did not leave his waist. Heh! With a shout, Lin Tian grabbed the edge of the balcony, tensed the muscles in his arms, pushed hard, and vaulted over the railing into the balcony. Lin Tian landed on the balcony with a slap, narrowed his eyes looking at Wu Fei, and said in a chilling voice, "Was it you who sent someone to kill me?" Hearing this accusation, Wu Fei''s expression changed. Showing no sign of panic, he retorted vehemently, "So what if it was!" "Very well!" Lin Tian reached out to grab him. Whoosh! Noticing Lin Tian''s movement, Lai Flying Dragon quickly drew his handgun. Lin Tian, who had been keeping an eye on him, stopped in his tracks, turned around, and with the speed of lightning, his body barreled into Lai Flying Dragon just as he drew his handgun. There wasn''t enough time; too close for comfort, Lai Flying Dragon then swung the butt of the gun towards Lin Tian''s head. The strike was both fast and fierce! ``` Bang! A solid blow struck Lin Tian''s head, and blood began to seep from his scalp. Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, clutched Flying Dragon with both hands, and ferociously slammed him onto the ground! Bang! In an instant, the entire balcony trembled! Flying Dragon immediately felt fractures happening all over his body, rendering him unable to move in the blink of an eye! A flash of shock passed through Flying Dragon''s eyes. Incredible strength! The force was too great! This single strike had completely crushed Flying Dragon''s combat effectiveness! Wiping the blood from his forehead, Lin Tian bent down and took the handgun from Flying Dragon''s hand. With the handgun in hand, Lin Tian, with a cold face, aimed it at Wu Fei and said chillingly, "What do you suggest now?" Feeling the gun pointed at him, Wu Fei instantly felt his mouth go dry, and his earlier arrogance vanished. Next to him, Wu Bin was stunned for a moment before quickly realizing what was happening, and hastily said with a smile, "Young brother, could there be some misunderstanding?" "Misunderstanding?" Lin Tian sneered, "You ask him." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wu Bin turned his head to look at Wu Fei, whose face was becoming pale, and barked, "Speak up, what happened!" "This, this..." Wu Fei hesitated, then began to explain in a faltering manner. This time, Wu Fei did not distort the truth and recounted the events as they had happened. Upon hearing Wu Fei''s words, Wu Bin became enraged and slapped him across the face, "Wretched fool, kneel down and apologize! How dare you defy me!" "Slap!" Wu Bin''s palm turned Wu Fei''s face bright red. Wu Fei looked at Wu Bin with a dazed expression, somewhat in disbelief. Seeing Wu Fei''s stupefaction, Wu Bin slapped him again, furiously demanding, "Kneel down!" A struggle flashed across Wu Fei''s face. After hesitating, he finally knelt down and apologized to Lin Tian, "I''m sorry!" "Uh..." This time it was Lin Tian who was astonished. He had not anticipated this scene at all. Glancing at Lin Tian, Wu Bin apologized with a smile, "Could you consider overlooking this matter for my sake, young brother? I will compensate you." Looking down at Wu Fei, who was kneeling before him, Lin Tian mulled over various thoughts. Finally, he took a deep breath and nodded. "Alright, I appreciate it, young brother!" Seeing Lin Tian agree, a hint of joy crossed Wu Bin''s face. An hour later, Lin Tian left Wu Bin''s villa. By then, Lin Tian''s account had increased by twenty million in cash. This was Wu Bin''s compensation to him. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian turned to look back at the Wu Family villa one last time before walking away. The reason why he agreed to Wu Bin''s request was not only because he had calmed down and didn''t want to kill, but there was another reason: he was unsure what to do after killing someone. If he had killed Wu Fei, he would definitely have faced Wu Bin''s revenge later on. If he were to take them all out, aside from questioning whether he could bring himself to kill that many people, even if he could, the aftermath of so many sudden deaths would be very troublesome. Even if no one had seen Lin Tian commit the murders, the police would have suspected him due to the previous conflict with Wu Fei. Even if the police couldn''t find any evidence, they would have kept a close watch on him. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Being under such intense scrutiny was not what Lin Tian wished for. After some consideration, agreeing to Wu Bin''s request seemed to be the best option. He believed that with Wu Bin''s influence, Wu Fei would not dare to act recklessly again. And, this time, he had gained twenty million in cash, which was a small consolation. On the other side, inside the villa, Wu Bin looked at Flying Dragon lying in bed and asked, "How strong is he?" Flying Dragon closed his eyes slightly and said slowly, "Very strong." "Can we take him on directly?" Wu Bin asked. Flying Dragon gently shook his head and advised, "It''s best not to provoke such people. I''ve encountered one before, and they are not someone that ordinary people can deal with!" Wu Bin nodded slightly, then turned to Wu Fei and instructed, "Be more respectful if you see him again in the future. For such a person, we should turn enemies into friends!" "Understood," Wu Fei nodded earnestly. Chapter 81 - 70 Reflection Back at the hotel, Lin Tian sat on the bed and let out a long sigh. Lin Tian looked down at his left chest. The bloodstains on the white T-shirt had been washed clean by him, but some faint red marks could still be seen. Within this pool of bloodstains, there was a hole the size of a little finger on the white T-shirt. That was exactly where the bullet had struck. Reaching out, he gently touched the hole in the shirt, Lin Tian remained silent. "Have I been too arrogant?" Lin Tian mumbled to himself as he looked down. There was a hint of confusion in his eyes. The gunshot today had given Lin Tian a great shock. If he hadn''t snapped back to reality in time, if he hadn''t tensed up his muscles, that bullet might have really penetrated his heart. He could have died! He wasn''t invincible after all. It was fine facing a single gun today, but what if he had to face seven or eight guns, or a machine gun firing at him? At this thought, Lin Tian shuddered. "Huff!" Lin Tian took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and slowly started to think, trying to get his thoughts in order. Everything that happened today was because of Wu Fei. And why Wu Fei would want to kill him, setting aside Wu Fei''s own reasons and thinking about himself... Thinking of himself, Lin Tian recalled the scene where he had forced Wu Fei to apologize in the street. Perhaps to Wu Fei, that was an unbearable humiliation, a vengeance that had to be avenged, hence today''s incident. Then, had he done something wrong? Lin Tian shook his head slightly; that was indeed what he had thought and done at the time. And all his confidence came from the Supernatural Ability System. "Supernatural Ability System..." Thinking of this, Lin Tian murmured to himself. Today''s shooting made Lin Tian realize that having the Supernatural Ability System did not make him invincible. In the past, Lin Tian had thought that with the Supernatural Ability System, he could do whatever he wanted, indulge in his emotions and grudges, because he had the miraculous Supernatural Ability System. The Supernatural Ability System was indeed miraculous, but today''s incident had told Lin Tian very realistically that even with the Supernatural Ability System, he was not invincible. At least not now. "Should it be like before?" A hint of confusion flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. What was it like before? When his teachers called him trash, he dared not talk back; when local hooligans beat him, he didn''t dare to retaliate; when he saw someone bullying the weak, he could only watch, not daring to step forward! Should everything go back to the way it was before? A hint of confusion flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. After a moment of bewilderment, Lin Tian took a deep breath, his eyes gaining a bit of determination, "No! If it''s still the same as before, I might as well be dead. Gaining the Supernatural Ability System and still being useless is even worse than an ordinary person!" Lin Tian''s eyes were very determined. But at the same time, today''s lesson told him that when he was not very powerful, he should not be too arrogant. Because being too cocky is asking for death! Lin Tian thought of his parents, his relatives, thought of He Qianqian, thought of Bu Mengting. If he caused too much trouble outside and they couldn''t deal with him, what if they targeted these people? The thought made Lin Tian shiver! No! He absolutely would not allow that to happen. Because if it did, he would regret it for the rest of his life! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, "I must eliminate this possibility!" With that thought, Lin Tian quickly opened the Supernatural Ability menu, searching through it. After a quick search, Lin Tian closed the Supernatural Ability menu somewhat disappointed. It wasn''t there! The Supernatural Ability menu had no abilities that he was looking for. Lin Tian had actually memorized the 20 abilities listed there long ago, and had only opened it just now hoping against hope. But it wasn''t there. "It''s not there..." Lin Tian pondered in silence, then his eyes slightly brightened as he murmured, "If it''s not there, then I''ll create one myself!" Lin Tian remembered clearly that after the Supernatural Ability System upgraded, a new function was added: he could create a superpower he wanted by spending ten Supernatural Points. "I must have this superpower!" Lin Tian''s eyes were very determined. Having this superpower could prevent those tragic incidents from happening to his friends and family. This was a superpower Lin Tian had to obtain! With this in mind, Lin Tian once again immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness. In the Sea of Consciousness, gazing at two golden beans that floated gently like Supernatural Points, Lin Tian silently thought, "Two Supernatural Points! I still need to accumulate eight more." Having used a Supernatural Point on a Level 0 Healing Water because of the gunshot, Lin Tian had only two Supernatural Points left now. After a bit of contemplation, Lin Tian opened his eyes, stood up, and let out a sigh, his eyes returning to calmness. He had decided that in the future, he could tone down his arrogance on some unnecessary matters. But this didn''t mean he was scared; if trouble came, Lin Tian would still act without hesitation. Lin Tian, a name with a destiny in itself, his very nature prevented him from being a silent man! Strike when it''s time to strike! After sorting out his thoughts, Lin Tian suddenly remembered something, that is, whether he had been too complacent about Wu Bin. At that time, he had thought Wu Bin wouldn''t do anything to him, wouldn''t seek revenge. But could the father of a son like Wu Fei actually be a pleasant person to deal with? As he thought about it, Lin Tianyi was startled. He felt he had been too careless. If Wu Bin were to seek revenge on him, it wouldn''t be as simple as with Wu Fei. There would definitely be a meticulous plan, and if Wu Bin made his move, he really might end up dead. At the thought, Lin Tian broke out in a cold sweat. After pondering for a while, Lin Tian went invisible and quietly opened his room door Around eight o''clock in the evening, the invisible Lin Tian returned to his room once again. Through observation while invisible, although he didn''t know why, Lin Tian had confirmed that Wu Bin really had no intention of taking revenge on him. And this answer let Lin Tian breathe a sigh of relief. The night passed without incident. Early the next day, Lin Tian packed up and took a taxi to the airport. Sitting in the back seat of the cab, Lin Tian made a call to Bu Mengting, "Mengting, I''m about to get on the plane, I should arrive around two in the afternoon." "Really? That''s great!" A voice filled with surprise came from the phone. "What about you? Miss me?" Lin Tian chuckled. "Miss you? Not at all!" Bu Mengting snorted. "Not yet! You must be lying to me! Besides, you look really cute right now!" Lin Tian chuckled again. "What?" Bu Mengting asked somewhat puzzled. "Right now, you''re probably curving your lips upward, pouting, with an unhappy expression, but your eyes are brimming with laughter," Lin Tian chuckled and said. "Ah? How do you know?" Bu Mengting asked in surprise, looking around. "Because I know your heart! Our hearts are connected!" Lin Tian chuckled. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bu Mengting paused for a moment, then disdainfully said, "Pfft! Whatever!" "Don''t believe me, huh? That''s so sad. And to think I was missing you so much last night that I couldn''t sleep!" Lin Tian leaned back in the seat, speaking leisurely. "Really?" Bu Mengting''s voice came through the phone, laced with a hint of gleeful disbelief. "Of course!" Lin Tian shamelessly affirmed. In reality, he had slept like a log the previous night. "Oh, here it is!" Suddenly, Bu Mengting''s voice came through the phone again; she seemed to be talking to someone else. After a moment, she returned to the line, "Alright, I can''t talk anymore, my mom is calling me. We''ll chat later." "Oh! Okay!" Lin Tian replied with a smile and hung up the phone. Seeing Lin Tian end the call, the driver glanced at him through the rearview mirror and said with a smile, "Young man, was that your girlfriend? She has a sweet voice, seems like a beauty!" "Indeed!" Lin Tian replied somewhat proudly, smiling slightly, "She''s the school beauty of our campus. So many people are after her!" "Then you''ve got some skills, landing her like that!" The driver glanced at Lin Tian with a bit of envy. "It''s alright. Actually, she was the one who approached me. Can''t help it, being handsome is just so charming!" Saying this, Lin Tian flipped his hair with a self-admiring look on his face. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the driver''s mouth twitched slightly in speechlessness. But that wasn''t the end of it. After a brief silence, the driver noticed that Lin Tian had made another call. "Hello? Qianqian?" "Yeah, take care of yourself. I''ll come to see you after a while. No, I''m going to come! Alright then, kiss me! Mm, that''s more like it! Bye bye!" Lin Tian smiled as he hung up the phone. The driver glanced at Lin Tian curiously and asked oddly, "And who might that be?" "That''s my main wife, the earlier one is my mistress!" Lin Tian chuckled. "Um..." The driver was taken aback, his expression a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment. Inwardly, he complained: Damn! I''m nearly 28 and don''t have a girlfriend yet, and this kid is two-timing with two girls, talking about main and mistress! Is there no justice in life! After letting off some steam internally, the driver remembered something and asked curiously, "The girl you called just now sounded older than you!" Upon hearing her voice, the driver could tell that He Qianqian was not a teenage girl. "Oh, my main wife is 26 today. She''s 7 years older than me!" "..." The driver fell silent at the response. Damn, the kid isn''t picky at all! Lin Tian hadn''t finished his tale and nonchalantly continued, "My wife is a teacher; she has many admirers in school as well C she''s my goddess!" "..." The driver fell silent again, feeling somewhat numb. Damn! He even managed to win over a teacher! He''s out of this world! After a pause, the driver asked somewhat baffled, "Young man, share your seduction secrets with me, my future happiness depends on you!" "Ah?" Lin Tian looked baffled, as if he might have bluffed a bit too much? ... Half an hour later, with the driver''s reluctant gaze upon him, Lin Tian decisively opened the car door and walked quickly towards the airport. Lin Tian regretted his earlier boasting; he was truly annoyed by the man''s nagging. Watching Lin Tian walk away quickly without looking back. The driver envied, "Damn! This kid''s got two gorgeous women, why don''t I have even one!" Chapter 82 - 71 Boyfriend Two hours later, Lin Tian, with a bag on his back, arrived at the Jinhua Airport hall. As soon as he entered the hall, Lin Tian looked around, unsure of what to choose. "Lin Tian, over here!" Looking around, Lin Tian suddenly heard a pleasant voice coming from the front. Lin Tian turned his head and saw Bu Mengting, wearing denim shorts, standing in the crowd, waving at him. Lin Tian smiled slightly and walked over. Upon seeing Lin Tian, Bu Mengting seemed a bit excited, quickly running over to him. As she reached Lin Tian, Bu Mengting jumped up, hurling herself directly at Lin Tian''s body. "Uh..." Lin Tian was taken aback as he caught Bu Mengting, somewhat surprised, he said, "Girl, didn''t you say you didn''t miss me? Why the enthusiasm?" "Hmph!" Bu Mengting hugged Lin Tian tightly and snorted coldly without saying a word. Lin Tian, somewhat helpless, patted Bu Mengting''s back and looked around at the surrounding crowd with a wry smile, "If you keep hugging me like this, we''re going to become animals in a zoo." Because of Bu Mengting''s enthusiasm, the people around were casting curious glances. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting quickly raised her head and looked around, only to discover that many people were looking at them. With so many onlookers, Bu Mengting felt a bit shy and stuck out her tongue, her cheeks blushing slightly. Lin Tian smiled faintly, reached out to take Bu Mengting''s soft little hand, and said with a smile, "Let''s go." "Mm!" Bu Mengting nodded gently and held Lin Tian''s hand tighter. The two left the airport and immediately hailed a taxi. "Driver, to Fenghuang Road!" Lin Tian said as soon as they got into the car. Before coming to Jinhua, Lin Tian had already planned to find a hotel to stay in near Bu Mengting''s home, which would make it more convenient for them to meet. And Bu Mengting''s home was on Fenghuang Road. Upon reaching Fenghuang Road and searching for a while, Lin Tian eventually settled into a Three Stars hotel. "Heh, I missed you, after all!" Lin Tian chuckled, then began to take off his backpack and went into the bathroom to wash his face. While watching Lin Tian, Bu Mengting was about to say something when she felt a vibration in her pocket. Bu Mengting took out her phone and saw it was ringing. After a glance at the phone screen, Bu Mengting paused and seemed to think of something. She hesitated but eventually decided to answer the call. "Hello? Is that you, Ningning? Yeah? I know, but I''m a bit tied up today, how about another day? I really have something on today. Okay, good, let''s touch base later! So sorry." As Lin Tian wiped his face with a towel, he curiously watched Bu Mengting having the phone conversation. When Bu Mengting finished the call, Lin Tian paused and asked with curiosity, "Your friend?" "Mm!" Bu Mengting nodded lightly and explained, "I had actually made plans with my friend to go ice skating this afternoon, but I forgot to inform him when you came." "Ice skating, huh..." Lin Tian thought for a moment as he continued to dry his hands with the towel and nodded, "Then let''s go. I''ll come too; it wouldn''t be nice to break a promise. It would be fun for me too." "If you don''t want to go, it''s okay, no worries." Bu Mengting said, looking up at Lin Tian. "It''s fine!" Lin Tian replied with a light smile, casually hanging the towel on the wall and continued, "I''d like to have some fun as well; I''ve never tried it before. Do you know how to ice skate?" "I know a little." Hearing Lin Tian say that, Bu Mengting seemed a bit happy, "Actually, I kind of wanted to go skating too, just worried you wouldn''t be happy about it." Noticing the joy in Bu Mengting''s eyes, Lin Tian chuckled lightly, walked up to her, and playfully tickled her nose, "Go ahead and make the call." Pouting, Bu Mengting slapped Lin Tian''s hand away and rolled her eyes at him, then she began to dial, "Hello, Ningning? Are you free this afternoon? Still up for skating? Yeah, I''m okay now, let''s go together. Alright. Oh, and I have a friend who''ll be joining us. Okay, we''ll touch base soon." After Bu Mengting hung up the call, Lin Tian stood behind her and wrapped his arms gently around her waist, resting his head on her shoulder and took a deep breath. As he inhaled, a faint fragrance enveloped him. Lin Tian whispered into Bu Mengting''s glistening earlobe, with his breath warm against it, "Beautiful, now that you''re done with the call, shouldn''t we also have a chat?" "No, that tickles!" Bu Mengting slightly twisted her waist awkwardly, her pretty face blushing a bit. With Lin Tian''s breath on her ear, Bu Mengting felt extremely ticklish. After leaving the hotel, they took a cab. Ten minutes later, they arrived at the entrance of People''s Park. As soon as they got out of the car, Bu Mengting curiously looked around. However, she was puzzled to find that she didn''t see her friends. Unable to find the person she was waiting for, Bu Mengting took out her phone with some confusion and dialed a number: "Hello, we''re here, where are you?" "Oh? You''ve arrived? I''ll be right there," came a voice from the phone. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was curiously looking around. "Mengting!" After a short wait, suddenly a voice came from inside the park. Immediately, a figure quickly ran out. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled and turned his head to look with some surprise. A guy? Was it actually a guy? Lin Tian felt extremely astonished. "Mengting!" At that moment, the boy had already run over quickly and stood in front of Bu Mengting with a brilliant smile on his face. But then he also noticed Lin Tian next to Bu Mengting. A look of surprise appeared on his face as he looked at Bu Mengting with some confusion, and then at Lin Tian, Mengting: "Mengting, who is this...?" Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a glance, her face showing a shy smile as she whispered, "This is my boyfriend, Lin Tian." "Boyfriend?" The boy''s mouth dropped open in astonishment. He looked Lin Tian up and down with some surprise. His gaze carried a hint of scrutiny. Soon after, a hint of disdain appeared in his eyes. Lin Tian clearly saw the disdain in his eyes. Even though he was somewhat annoyed by the other''s contempt, Lin Tian had to admit the man really looked better than he did. An 1.8-meter-tall stature, a well-proportioned body, handsome features, a sunny smile, a clean aura. This kind of person would attract attention anywhere. And Lin Tian? At 1.7 meters tall, he wasn''t particularly handsome, the kind you''d lose in a crowd. In terms of both appearance and aura, the other man completely overshadowed Lin Tian. About this, Lin Tian admitted it. Despite the discontent with the other''s disdain, Lin Tian still had to concede that this was a sunny and handsome young man. He was many people''s ideal Prince Charming. If it had been before, seeing someone like that competing with him for a girl, Lin Tian would have felt his confidence falter and a sense of inferiority. But now... Lin Tian smiled faintly, reached out to hold Bu Mengting''s soft hand, and with a faint smile on his face, he looked at the other man, "So you are Mengting''s friend? She calls you Xiao Ning, I thought you were a girl!" "Actually, not really, his name is An Ningning. It sounds like a girl''s name, but he''s actually a boy!" Bu Mengting explained with a giggly smile, the somewhat dazed girl not noticing the looks exchanged by the two men beside her. Hearing his name mentioned, An Ningning also showed a hint of resignation in his eyes. He hated it when people mentioned his name, a name that had led to so many misunderstandings. Despite his annoyance, An Ningning still extended his hand to Lin Tian with gentlemanly manners: "Hello, my name is An Ningning." Seeing the hand extended before him, Lin Tian paused, and after a moment, he extended his own hand as well: "Nice to meet you, I''m Lin Tian." Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While shaking hands, Lin Tian couldn''t help but rant in his mind: "What''s with the handshake, making it all formal." An Ningning noticed Lin Tian''s surprised expression and immediately labeled him as a ''country bumpkin''. Seeing someone whose image and demeanor were inferior to his own, An Ningning felt no pressure. He was confident he could snatch Bu Mengting away from Lin Tian. "Let''s go! Let''s go ice skating!" Bu Mengting didn''t think too much about it and just cheerfully proposed. "Yeah, sure, let''s go ice skating." With that, the three of them headed toward the ice rink. The rink wasn''t far from People''s Park; it was just a ten-minute walk away. Chapter 83 - 72: Feels Like Flying! Having arrived at the skating rink, An Ningning hurried to the counter to pay first. At the counter, An Ningning pulled out a black wallet and casually extracted a hundred-yuan bill, saying, "Three people." Lin Tian glanced at it and noticed that his black wallet was bulging, with a stack of red visible on top. It seemed that An Ningning''s family was quite well-off. Lin Tian didn''t mind that the other had hurried to pay first; to him, such small moves were no threat at all. Following Bu Mengting''s example, Lin Tian took off his shoes, put on plastic bags over his feet, and then slipped into the skates. Once dressed, Lin Tian slowly stood up while holding onto the chair next to him. His hands spread out to balance his body. By then, An Ningning had also put on his skates. He gave Lin Tian a glance and said, seemingly surprised, "You can''t skate?" "No, it''s my first time!" Lin Tian held onto the chair and slowly stood up. Although he was up, he dared not take a step. The wheels under his feet made Lin Tian feel like he could fall at any moment. After giving Lin Tian a glance, An Ningning said, "If you can''t skate, just hold onto the railing and go along it, and I''ll teach you later." "Yeah, Xiao Ning is really good at it. He was the one who taught me how to skate," Bu Mengting, who had also put on her skates, chimed in happily upon hearing their conversation. Lin Tian curled his lips when he saw how Bu Mengting stood effortlessly on her skates as if it were normal ground. "I''m going in first." After giving Lin Tian and Bu Mengting a glance, An Ningning said this and then pushed off with his foot. With that push, his body quickly glided into the rink. His movements were swift and graceful! "Let me help you." Bu Mengting didn''t leave. Instead, she glided in front of Lin Tian and reached out to hold his arm. "Great!" Lin Tian responded, and then hesitantly tried to slide his feet forward. But the moment he moved his feet, Lin Tian felt unbalanced and his body instinctively wanted to fall. "Careful!" Bu Mengting steadied Lin Tian''s body. Feeling the imbalance, Lin Tian also instinctively pulled Bu Mengting, hoping to stabilize himself by relying on her. "Ah..." Because of Lin Tian''s pull, Bu Mengting''s body also started to wobble. It took her a while to regain her balance. By then, Lin Tian had also stabilized himself. Lin Tian gave Bu Mengting a glance and said somewhat helplessly, "You go ahead. I''ll just hold onto the railing." "This..." Bu Mengting looked hesitant. Her skills were not that good either; otherwise, she wouldn''t have almost fallen just now. Noticing the hesitation on Bu Mengting''s face, Lin Tian patted her head and smiled, "Go ahead, I can manage." Upon hearing Lin Tian say this, Bu Mengting finally nodded and instructed, "Then be careful." "Hmm, go ahead." Lin Tian nodded. Bu Mengting then glided, her body lightly entering the skating rink. Bu Mengting''s moves were much poorer compared to An Ningning; she was barely managing to move. Catching a glimpse of Bu Mengting who had entered the rink, Lin Tian took a deep breath and slowly moved his feet, making his way to a railing on the side of the wall, and gently slid along it. Once Lin Tian entered the rink, he breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that skating was much harder than walking. Seeing a chair nearby, Lin Tian thought for a moment, sat down, and then began looking around for Bu Mengting. With a sweep of his gaze, Lin Tian saw Bu Mengting not far ahead. At that moment, Bu Mengting was talking with An Ningning. The two spoke for a while before An Ningning extended his hand, and then Bu Mengting also stretched out her hand. Then An Ningning, holding Bu Mengting''s hand, began to skate. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian frowned, feeling annoyed. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian stood up again and started observing the movements of others'' feet. Lin Tian started to imitate and began moving. But after moving a bit, Lin Tian suddenly felt his feet slip, and his body instantly lost its balance. Bang! Lin Tian fell to the ground and his buttocks ached! "Damn!" Lin Tian cursed and slowly got up, supporting himself with his hands. Lin Tian continued to learn, and this time he did much better, managing to skate four or five meters before falling. Although he fell, Lin Tian felt a surge of excitement. He could clearly sense his progress. Thinking about it, Lin Tian felt it was only natural. He possessed an eidetic memory, super comprehension, and three times the neural response speed of a normal person, among other superpowers. These superpowers directly determined Lin Tian''s ability to learn skating incredibly fast! Lin Tian wobbly stood up, summarized his previous experiences, and began to skate again. This time, because he didn''t control his speed well, he skated over ten meters before falling again. Although he fell again, Lin Tian from Handan City was not at all concerned; instead, he was very confident. Lin Tian could clearly feel his progress each time. Moreover, each progress was a qualitative leap. As Lin Tian got up from the ground, he saw An Ningning and Bu Mengting skating towards him. An Ningning and Bu Mengting stopped in front of Lin Tian. An Ningning glanced at Lin Tian, who had just got up from the ground, and chuckled, "Let me teach you a bit." "No need!" Lin Tian shook his head while his gaze swept towards his right hand. At that moment, An Ningning''s right hand was still holding Bu Mengting''s hand. Chapter 84 - 72: Feels Like Flying!_2 Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, Bu Mengting was startled and then her face turned slightly red as she let go of An Ningning''s hand. As Bu Mengting let go of her hand, a hint of disappointment flashed in An Ningning''s eyes, but he quickly adjusted and smiled at Lin Tian, "Let me teach you, you won''t learn it like that." "No, really, thank you, I''m a quick learner," Lin Tian nodded slightly. "Alright then!" An Ningning shrugged. Since Lin Tian didn''t want his help, he wouldn''t insist. However, he clearly did not take Lin Tian''s words seriously. Glancing at the two of them, Lin Tian smiled, "You guys go ahead and have fun, I''ll come find you when I''ve got it down." Sensing something, Bu Mengting gently shook her head, "No need, I''ll stay with you." "Really, it''s okay, you go ahead and play," Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment, and then he smiled. "No!" Bu Mengting''s attitude was very stubborn. Helpless, Lin Tian thought for a moment and could only point to the chair behind him, "Then go sit there for a while, I''ll learn a bit first, and once I''ve got it down, I''ll join you." "Okay!" Bu Mengting smiled happily. "Then off you go." Saying this, Lin Tian resumed his learning. Seeing Lin Tian begin to practice, Bu Mengting glided towards the chair. Glancing at Bu Mengting, An Ningning followed and sat down beside her. At that moment, Bu Mengting''s gaze remained fixed on Lin Tian, who was practicing on the rink. Noticing Bu Mengting''s gaze, An Ningning followed it to Lin Tian in the rink, a flash of jealousy crossing his eyes. After watching Lin Tian for a while, An Ningning suddenly asked, "Do you really trust him that much?" "What?" Bu Mengting turned her head, a little puzzled. "I mean, do you really trust him? He says he''ll learn how to skate very soon. Do you think it''s possible for someone who has never skated to learn immediately?" An Ningning''s tone was thick with disdain. "I trust him!" Bu Mengting''s tone was very firm, "There''s nothing he can''t do." "Uh..." Hearing Bu Mengting''s firm tone, and that expression of absolute trust, An Ningning was at a loss for words for a moment. Is she an idiot? But why doesn''t she have that kind of faith in me, and instead, so readily trusts a loser? What''s so great about him? Jealousy flickered in An Ningning''s eyes as he impassively glanced at Lin Tian. At a glance, An Ningning was taken aback, sensing that something was off. But he couldn''t put his finger on what exactly was off about Lin Tian. In any case, he felt there was something peculiar about Lin Tian. After observing for a while, watching Lin Tian glide from one end of the rink to the other, An Ningning finally realized what was wrong. Wait a minute, wasn''t this guy supposed to be bad at skating? He was just falling over after sliding a few meters, and now he can glide this far? An Ningning stared at Lin Tian in astonishment as he finally understood what was amiss. As he observed more closely, his shock grew. Eventually, disbelief spread across his face. An Ningning looked at Lin Tian as if he were a monster. In the ten minutes of observation, An Ningning watched as Lin Tian went from barely able, to able, to expert. Staring at Lin Tian who was rapidly moving around the rink, An Ningning felt dazed. Is this really the same Lin Tian who knew nothing just a moment ago? Lin Tian was swiftly gliding across the rink, his feet shifting rapidly as if he were running at high speed. Whoosh! Due to his speed, a whistling sound rang in his ears. As Lin Tian moved swiftly, he suddenly spun around and started skating backward! Whoosh whoosh~! Even though he was going backward, Lin Tian''s movements appeared even more agile. Seeing this, An Ningning was speechless. Even the backward skating was so smooth; Lin Tian was truly a freak! Looking at Lin Tian''s movements, no one would guess that just half an hour earlier, he was someone who had never touched ice skates. After enjoying himself for a while, Lin Tian smiled slightly, glanced at Bu Mengting''s spot, exerted force on his legs, and instantly skated over. Lin Tian was fast, and as he was about to approach, he executed a sharp stop. Lin Tian''s braking movement was dramatic, one moment he was gliding swiftly, and the next he came to a complete stop. "Lin Tian, you''re amazing! I knew you could do it!" Bu Mengting got up with a giggly smile, her face showing some excitement. Although Bu Mengting had confidence in Lin Tian and knew he could learn to skate quickly, she only thought he would reach her level. She had never imagined that Lin Tian could be so impressive. In the face of Bu Mengting''s praise, Lin Tian didn''t show any modesty; rather, he came off a bit narcissistic as he tossed his head: "Of course, who do you think I am!" Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An Ningning beside them was rendered speechless by Lin Tian''s self-admiration. Despite being somewhat put off by Lin Tian''s narcissistic attitude, he had to admit that Lin Tian''s talent for skating was incredibly high. Thinking this, An Ningning asked curiously, "Have you really never skated before?" "Of course," replied Lin Tian as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "Then you have such high talent. Have you ever considered a professional career? You might even win an Olympic championship," suggested An Ningning. In An Ningning''s opinion, it would be a waste if Lin Tian didn''t go professional with such talent. "Professional?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback and then shook his head decisively: "I''ve never considered it." With the Supernatural Ability System, what couldn''t he do? If he truly considered a sports career, wouldn''t basketball or soccer be better than skating? With the Supernatural Ability System, Lin Tian believed he would be the most amazing. However, Lin Tian''s aspirations didn''t lie there; he had never given it a thought. But An Ningning didn''t know any of this and still urged, "Are you sure you don''t want to consider it? You would have great prospects in skating." Feeling the sincerity in An Ningning''s words, Lin Tian paused before nodding and expressing his gratitude, "Thanks, but I really haven''t thought about it in that way." With that, Lin Tian stopped paying attention to him, extended his hand with a gentle bow, and smiled at Bu Mengting, "My princess, may I have the honor of dancing with you?" Putting on an air of arrogance, Bu Mengting lifted her head and placed her petite hand gently in Lin Tian''s palm, obliging him with a touch of reluctance, "Alright then, my knight, I''ll agree, since you look so pitiable!" Lin Tian grinned, grabbing Bu Mengting''s soft hand, and with a pull, he swiftly brought her close, exclaiming, "Let''s go~!" "Ah~!" Amidst Bu Mengting''s startled cry, Lin Tian dragged her into a swift glide. Watching Lin Tian lead Bu Mengting away at high speed, An Ningning stood still, his expression complex. He discovered that this Lin Tian wasn''t as bad as he''d imagined. "Ah~!" Bu Mengting screamed again. "Whoo~!" The speed was too fast, and Bu Mengting could even hear the whoosh of the wind by her ears. Fast, so fast! It was like flying! Bu Mengting had never experienced such speed before. Because of the high speed, Bu Mengting couldn''t control her balance and felt her body swaying from side to side. "Ah~!" Bu Mengting cried out. But just when Bu Mengting was feeling anxious, suddenly a strong arm wrapped around her shoulders. Looking up, she saw Lin Tian''s smiling face. Lin Tian, with a twinkle in his eye, raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "My princess, relax and let me show you the thrill of flying!" As he spoke, Lin Tian tightened his grip and tensed the muscles in his feet, accelerating even further. Whoosh whoosh~!! The roar by her ears, Bu Mengting felt her body moving swiftly. Whenever she thought she''d fall or bump into someone, Lin Tian would always appear at the critical moment. After a few such instances, Bu Mengting finally relaxed, no longer worried, and began to enjoy the joy of racing as if flying. Swish swish~! With a smile on his face, Lin Tian reveled in the sound of the wind, enjoying the sensation. It felt like flying. It was thrilling! It was fun! In the skating rink, Lin Tian''s fast pace and the daring moves he performed with Bu Mengting drew many people''s attention. "That guy is really skilled!" "Yeah! Wonder how long he''s been practicing." "Damn, being good at skating sure has its perks for showing off and picking up girls!" Seeing Lin Tian''s slick moves, a boy with a face full of acne said with envy. On the other side, witnessing Lin Tian performing various high-difficulty moves, An Ningning''s expression grew even more complicated. Chapter 85 - 73: Beating Up Five to six minutes later, Lin Tian began to slow down, gently decelerating while holding Bu Mengting''s hand. "Wow! That was so much fun, so thrilling!" As soon as they stopped, Bu Mengting said with an excited face. She was so excited that her cheeks even started to redden a bit. "Hehe, fun, right?!" Lin Tian smiled slightly. "Fun!" Bu Mengting nodded vigorously. This was the happiest she had been since they started skating. "Then call me ''husband'', and I''ll keep playing with you!" Lin Tian said with a mischievous smile as he looked at Bu Mengting. "No way!" Bu Mengting turned her head away and gave Lin Tian a disdainful look. "Alright then, how about a kiss instead?" Settling for less, Lin Tian spoke again and turned his cheek towards her. "Peck!" Seeing that no one was paying attention to them, Bu Mengting quickly gave Lin Tian a shy kiss. "Alright then, since you were obedient, this young master will take you flying!" "Let''s go!" Saying this, Lin Tian pushed off again! "Whoosh whoosh..." Half an hour later, Lin Tian slowed down and gradually stopped while holding Bu Mengting''s hand. "Whew! I''m exhausted!" As soon as they stopped, Bu Mengting exclaimed; even though it wasn''t very strenuous, half an hour had left her quite tired. Lin Tian led Bu Mengting to a stop and let her sit down. Seeing Bu Mengting sit down and noticing the beads of sweat on her forehead, Lin Tian smiled and said, "I''ll go buy some water." He then skated over to an outside counter and bought three bottles of mineral water. As Lin Tian was preparing to return with the water, he happened to see five young people with colorful hairstyles entering. These five threw a hundred yuan over and shouted loudly, "Boss, for five people." The other party was loud, and Lin Tian frowned slightly, glanced at them, but didn''t pay further attention and returned to the skating rink. "Here!" Lin Tian handed the water to Bu Mengting. "Thanks!" Bu Mengting smiled sweetly. "Here!" Lin Tian then handed over the water to An Ningning. "Thanks!" An Ningning nodded at Lin Tian. After handing water to the two of them, Lin Tian sat down to rest as well. Having been active for so long, he also felt somewhat tired. While drinking his own mineral water, Lin Tian watched people skating inside the rink. While observing, he noticed that the five young people he had seen at the start had also come in and were skating. After glancing at them a few times, Lin Tian found that these five were quite skilled. Everything was very smooth, whether skating forwards or backwards. At least within this skating rink, their skills were pretty good. After giving them a glance, Lin Tian no longer paid attention and scanned the other people. Sitting idly for a while, Lin Tian finished his mineral water within a minute. After resting for a while, Lin Tian suddenly felt the urge to urinate. Lin Tian glanced at Bu Mengting and An Ningning, who were still resting on the chairs, and said, "I''m going to the restroom." "Oh, okay," Bu Mengting looked up at Lin Tian, nodded, and didn''t pay much attention. While Lin Tian was off to the restroom, those five young men at the skating rink were resting on chairs as well. The five of them were drinking water while looking around. Suddenly, one of the youths with yellow hair pointed in Bu Mengting''s direction and said, "Look quick, a top-notch beauty!" "Oh? Really?" Hearing this, the other four curiously turned their gazes in that direction. Upon seeing her, their eyes lit up, "She really is a beauty!" "Guys, shall we go and chat her up?" the young man with yellow hair said with a giggling smile. "I''m afraid she won''t bother with you! You, with your short and broke self, better not go over there," the others laughed and teased him. "Cut it out, you underestimate me. Watch this!" scoffed the guy with yellow hair, then promptly got up and skated toward Bu Mengting. Reaching Bu Mengting, the young man with yellow hair beamed and said, "Beauty, want to hang out?" "No thanks," Bu Mengting glanced at him and turned her head away. "Come on, just hang out, it''s nothing!" the young man with yellow hair wasn''t giving up, and even moved closer, leaning over to grab Bu Mengting''s hand to pull her up. "What are you doing!" An Ningning immediately slapped his hand away, her face filled with anger. The slap from An Ningning was hefty, turning the back of the young man''s hand red instantly. Feeling the pain on the back of his hand, the young man with yellow hair''s face turned furious and he bellowed, "Dammit, kid, do you want to die?" The shout from the young man with yellow hair was so loud that it instantly drew the attention of everyone in the skating rink. All eyes turned toward them. The scene suddenly quieted down. "Kid, are you looking to die?" the young man with yellow hair stared at An Ningning coldly. An Ningning snorted coldly, unyieldingly staring back at him. "What''s going on? What happened?" At this moment, the other four friends of the young man with yellow hair came over, feigning ignorance. "Guys, this kid dares to hit me, look at my hand, it''s all red from his hit!" "Really?" Hearing the words from the young man with yellow hair, one of the guys with an earring raised his eyebrows, skated slowly toward An Ningning, pointed at An Ningning''s nose, and scoffed, "Kid, you dare to hit my brother? Tell me, how will you compensate!" Seeing these four people suddenly appear, An Ningning''s expression changed. Despite being somewhat nervous, he didn''t flinch or speak but continued to glare at them unyieldingly. Annoyed by An Ningning''s gaze, the young man snorted, "What''s with that look, huh? Do you need me to teach you a lesson? Come on, let''s step outside!" An Ningning''s complexion turned blue and then pale, yet he remained silent. Just then, coming out of the restroom feeling refreshed, Lin Tian was stunned as he walked out, looking strangely at the suddenly calm skating rink. Feeling everyone''s gaze turning in one direction, Driven by curiosity, Lin Tian looked over and instantly narrowed his eyes. Surprisingly, four or five young men were surrounding Bu Mengting and the others. With a stern face, Lin Tian quickly skated over, and as he approached, he shouted angrily, "What''s going on!" The sudden outburst made everyone startle. All eyes then turned toward Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Bu Mengting''s heart lightened, and her tense heart relaxed. "What are you doing!" Lin Tian slid over quickly and stopped beside Bu Mengting, his face cold as he stared at several young men. "Oh? Another one has shown up?" Upon seeing Lin Tian, the young men were not intimidated but instead revealed a mocking smile. The young man from earlier shook his leg nervously as he looked at Lin Tian and pointed at An Ningning, "This kid here beat up my brother, what do you say we do about that?" Glancing at An Ningning, Lin Tian furrowed his brows, unaware of what had actually happened. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as Lin Tian was puzzled, Bu Mengting stood up beside him and explained softly into his ear. After hearing Bu Mengting''s explanation, Lin Tian''s gaze turned frosty. He shot a cold look at the group and snorted, "He did good. If I were here, I would have broken his hand directly!" "What did you say, kid!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, they were first stunned, then their faces filled with fury! Arrogant! This kid was too arrogant! Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the people surrounding them were also stunned. Some were taken aback by his bold tone, unable to believe that this young man could be so audacious. You should know that there were five of them. Wasn''t such arrogance seeking death? "Kid, are you seeking death?" The initial man glared coldly at Lin Tian. Impatience flashed across Lin Tian''s face as he waved his hand dismissively like swatting a fly, "Scram already. If you don''t scram, I''ll make you!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, everyone was stunned again! Arrogant! So incredibly arrogant! Everyone was taken aback by Lin Tian''s arrogant demeanor. "Fine! Fine! I really want to see what makes you so arrogant!" The man snorted coldly and then suddenly reached out, attempting to grab Lin Tian''s hair! He wanted to grab Lin Tian by the hair! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he kicked out directly! Bang! Lin Tian''s foot landed squarely on the man''s abdomen! Whoosh! The man''s body slid and flew three meters away! "Hey!" Lin Tian swept his leg towards the other four who were rushing at him! Bang bang! Like dominoes, the four men fell one after another! Two seconds! In just two seconds, Lin Tian had knocked all of them to the ground! And they hadn''t even touched a hair on Lin Tian! Seeing Lin Tian''s clean movements, the onlookers were all stunned, some unexpectedly looking at Lin Tian. Only then did they realize that Lin Tian''s grandiloquent attitude was indeed backed by real skills. The five men, though knocked down by Lin Tian, were not seriously injured. They struggled to sit up after lying on the ground for a while. Sitting on the ground, one of them shouted angrily, "Take off your shoes!" Wearing roller skates was really inconvenient. Immediately, the five started to untie their shoelaces quickly sitting on the ground. After scanning the group, Lin Tian shook his head with a half-smile and did nothing, waiting for them to come over. A few seconds later, after removing the roller skates, the five charged at Lin Tian again. This time without the roller skates holding them back, their movements were noticeably more agile. "Kid, this time..." "Bang!" Before he could finish his sentence, he was kicked flying by Lin Tian. Bang. His body slammed hard into the ground, unable to move for a long while. Whoosh, whoosh! Lin Tian kicked up his legs, sending the other four flying as well! In an instant, five people lay scattered on the ground, feeling a sharp pain in their abdomens and unable to get up for a long time. It was now completely silent... Everyone was just staring at Lin Tian, as if looking at a monster. Fast! Lin Tian was too fast just now, having kicked five people away in an instant! They hadn''t even touched a hair on Lin Tian. If they''d been wearing roller skates, it might be understandable, but they weren''t! And they were still so easily defeated by Lin Tian. After observing the five people struggling to get up, Lin Tian glanced at Bu Mengting and said, "Let''s go back." "Mmm, okay." Bu Mengting was already immune to Lin Tian''s combat abilities and nodded lightly. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian patted the still somewhat stunned An Ningning and smiled. Then, the three of them walked to the counter, ready to change shoes and leave. By this time, the five men had already staggered to their feet, clutching their stomachs. Seeing Lin Tian trying to leave, one of them bellowed, "Kid, if you''re brave, don''t leave!" Lin Tian was too lazy to respond to him, busying himself with changing shoes. "Kid, if you dare, don''t go!" Seeing that Lin Tian was ignoring him, thinking Lin Tian was scared, they shouted loudly from behind him. Lin Tian ignored them, finished changing his shoes, let An Ningning retrieve the deposit, and then walked away with Bu Mengting and the others. Meanwhile, those five were still shouting from behind, but they dared not come forward. Lin Tian paid no attention to them. If it had been the old Lin Tian, he would have made sure they couldn''t leave unscathed. But now, consider them lucky! Lin Tian didn''t want any more trouble. Chapter 86 - 74 No Big Deal When the three of them stepped out of the skating rink, An Ningning was still somewhat dazed. He was still immersed in the scene that had just unfolded. It was unbelievable! So fast! The speed at which Lin Tian had been moving was too fast. After a moment of stupor, An Ningning turned his head and looked at Lin Tian with some astonishment, "Have you practiced martial arts?" Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What''s up?" Lin Tian asked with a bit of surprise. "How else could you be so formidable? Those five couldn''t even get close to you!" An Ningning''s eyes still held a trace of shock. He could not have imagined Lin Tian being that powerful. "Uh..." Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment, and then chuckled, "It was nothing." Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t want to say much, An Ningning didn''t press him. He just shook his head, face still showing some shock. "Let''s have a meal together," Lin Tian suggested, glancing at the sky which was already darkening, feeling a bit hungry. "Sure, I know a place around here where the bamboo rice is really good," Bu Mengting agreed without any objections, looking somewhat cheerful. "Then let''s go, let''s give it a try," said Lin Tian with a laugh. An hour later, the three of them left the restaurant, feeling full and satisfied. Lin Tian wiped his mouth with a napkin and nodded contentedly, "That was the best bamboo rice I''ve ever had." "Delicious, right? Hee hee..." Bu Mengting smiled sweetly. "Let''s take a walk," Lin Tian said with a light smile, making a suggestion. Then the three of them strolled slowly along the lakeside path. Near People''s Park, there was a man-made lake, complete with a small island in the center. The scenery was rather nice. The three leisurely walked along the lake, chatting casually. After about fifteen minutes, suddenly a commotion could be heard up ahead, and Lin Tian noticed many people gathered around to watch something. "Let''s see what''s happening!" Bu Mengting ran over with curiosity. Seeing Bu Mengting head over, Lin Tian and An Ningning also made their way there. Parting the crowd, Lin Tian instantly saw the situation inside. At a glance, Lin Tian was taken abacktalk about a small world. Lin Tian saw the same group of young people he had encountered at the skating rink. This time, the group was not just four or five people but seven or eight. Lin Tian was curious as to what had transpired. Just as Lin Tian was being curious, another wave of noisy clamor came from inside. He saw a young man with yellow hair, his face full of fury, yelling at a girl, "Damn it, we''re just asking you to have a few drinks with us. Is it such a big deal? No need to make such a fuss!" The girl, surrounded by seven or eight people, looked frightened, her face pale and her expression very tense. After glancing at the girl, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. Such a pure-looking girl! The girl, probably about twenty years old, was dressed simply, her hair tied back in a simple ponytail, with no evident makeup on her facepure and unadorned. Yet, it was this simplicity that made the girl look even more pure and beautiful, completely overshadowing those girls with heavy makeup. Lin Tian noticed the faint floral apron wrapped around the girl and then his gaze fell on the barbecue tools beside her. Instantly, Lin Tian pieced together the girl''s identity in his mind, guessing she must be a vendor selling barbecue. The stall in front of them was likely set up by the girl, and Lin Tian also observed several tables nearby. At the tables, there were some bottles of alcohol and half-eaten barbecue remaining. Looking at the young men reeking of alcohol and putting together their earlier conversation, Lin Tian quickly inferred what had happened. While Lin Tian was pondering the situation, a ruckus, along with screams, came from up ahead. "Damn it! Stop pretending! Are you coming or not?!" the blond man, reeking of liquor, barked at Chen Bingbing. Chen Bingbing, her face tight with anxiety, looked at the few raging men, her complexion pale with fright. "Forget it, we don''t want your money. Just leave," said a middle-aged woman, also wearing an apron, next to the girl. Her face was tense as she eyed the drunken youths. Despite her nerves, she still positioned herself to shield Chen Bingbing behind her body. Seeing the middle-aged woman, Lin Tian guessed she must be the girl''s mother. "Don''t want money? Damn it! And you still think you can ask for it!" one of the young men, sporting tattoos on his arm, shouted angrily and kicked over a chair beside him. "Guys, trash this place!" he ordered and then kicked over a table. "Bang, bang!" Seven or eight people started kicking over tables, stomping on them, and one even toppled the barbecue tools with his foot. "Ah! Please, no!" Chen Bingbing looked on, distressed, tears nearly spilling from her eyes. "Please, I beg you, stop destroying everything!" Chen Bingbing pleaded with the men, her face full of desperation. But no one paid her any heed; the men kept smashing relentlessly. Seeing that pleading was in vain, Chen Bingbing looked towards the crowd of onlookers with a face begging for help: "Please, call the police! Help me call the police!" "Who dares?" Hearing Chen Bingbing''s plea, the blond man paused and swept his cold gaze across the crowd: "I''ll kill anyone who calls the cops!" With the blond man''s threat, the others also stopped momentarily, matching his intimidating stance as they surveyed the crowd of onlookers. Frightened by the demeanor of the group, the onlookers were all taken aback. None dared to make a phone call in their presence, fearing reprisal. Since Lin Tian and his companions were not at the center of the crowd, they went unnoticed by the blond man and his gang. "Smash it! Keep smashing!" Seeing that no one dared to make a call, a sneer of triumph crossed the blond man''s face as he bellowed. "Bang, bang!" Watching chair after chair turn into splinters, Chen Bingbing cried in distress. Feeling utterly wronged inside. "If only someone would help me!" Chen Bingbing thought frantically. But she knew it was impossible. Lin Tian, amidst the crowd, watched this unfold and pursed his lips, hesitating a few times before stepping forward. After considering it, Lin Tian decided to make a phone call to alert the police and be done with it. As he was about to move away to make the call, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his mind: "Mission: Help Chen Bingbing drive away the thugs!" Hearing the electronic voice in his mind, Lin Tian pausedno need to call the police now. With that thought, Lin Tian pushed his way through the crowd and shouted, "Hey!" At the sound, everyone paused, the group of young men slowly turning around. They wanted to see who was bold enough to intervene! .................................................................................... Chapter 87 - 75: Thats How Awesome We Are! "Hey!" Suddenly, a voice appeared, causing Chen Bingbing to be startled. She looked up in astonishment in the direction of the sound. She couldn''t believe that someone would actually dare to help her at this moment. Her gaze swept across, and then she noticed a boy about eighteen or nineteen years old pushing through the crowd and walking in. Seeing Lin Tian, the blond-haired men were startled for a moment, and then, after hesitating, a vicious look appeared on their faces, "Kid, it seems you''re looking for trouble!" Lin Tian glanced coldly at them, "Get lost quickly. Don''t force me to make a move!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, the surrounding crowd was taken aback. They looked at Lin Tian strangely. Arrogant! Such an arrogant attitude! It had already surprised them that Lin Tian dared to stand out, but they hadn''t expected his attitude to be so arrogant. Has he lost his mind? Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the blond-haired men were amused and looked at Lin Tian with a sneer, "Kid, you really think you''re invincible!" Speaking, he said to a few young men beside him whom Lin Tian had not seen before, "Brothers, this kid is the one I was talking about." "It''s him?" Hearing the blond man''s words, one of them tilted his head and looked at Lin Tian with a trace of disdain on his face. "Let''s do it. Take him down!" The blond-haired man snorted coldly, then picked up a beer bottle from the ground and charged at Lin Tian. Even though they had been beaten helplessly by Lin Tian at the skating rink, they were not scared. They just thought they hadn''t had the right weapons at the time. This time there were more of their own people, and they had things in hand. No matter how high your martial arts skills, you still fear a brick in hand! Whoosh whoosh! Hearing the blond man''s call, the other few also picked up objects from the ground and charged at Lin Tian. "Ah!" Seeing this scene, Chen Bingbing, who was standing aside, screamed in fear. Her face filled with anxiety. And other onlookers, fearing that the fight might affect them, quickly moved away. Instantly, the space next to Lin Tian cleared up, leaving only the still dazed An Ningning and Bu Mengting. Seeing these people rushing at him with wooden sticks, beer bottles, and even bricks, Lin Tian''s face showed no sign of nervousness. This scene was child''s play compared to facing a dozen men armed with machetes in the past. Seeing the men charge, Lin Tian flicked his foot, instantly kicking up a broken-legged chair from the ground. Smack! Lin Tian tightly grasped the short-legged chair and swept it horizontally! Smack smack smack! A clear sound rang out, and the three men charging at him were all swept to the ground by Lin Tian! And due to the force, only a stick-like handle was left of the chair in Lin Tian''s hands! "Yah!" At that moment, the other few men continued to charge at Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s face turned cold as he flung the stick from his hand! Smack! The stick directly hit one man''s shin. The force was so great that the stick instantly broke upon impact. "Ah!" The pain from his shin made that man scream, and he involuntarily squatted down while holding his leg and yelled. Whoosh whoosh! The other four continued to charge at Lin Tian. Now, Lin Tian had no weapon in his hands. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian''s muscles tensed, and he suddenly surged forward. Bang! Lin Tian directly charged into one man''s embrace, his shoulder jolting! Bang! With a jolt of Lin Tian''s shoulder, that man instantly felt a massive force hitting his chest, sending his body flying back and crashing to the ground! "Ah, be careful!" At that moment, Bu Mengting screamed. Seeing Lin Tian so fierce, one man didn''t dare to come closer and instead threw a brick at Lin Tian''s head from a distance. Whoosh! The brick cut through the air, flying directly towards the back of Lin Tian''s head! Hearing Bu Mengting''s shout, Lin Tian quickly turned around, saw the oncoming brick, and squinted his eyes. It was too fast; it was already too late to dodge. Lin Tian''s eyes widened, his muscles tensed, and he shouted loudly, "Hi!" Lin Tian swung out a punch! Bang! The fist collided with the red turn of the head! Dust flew everywhere! Tiny fragments of brick splashed all around, some even striking the feet of the onlookers, causing a sharp pain. Seeing this scene, everyone was somewhat dumbfounded! Smashed! Lin Tian had actually smashed a brick with a single punch! That was outrageous! Everyone was slightly stunned, including the troublesome miscreants. Taking advantage of the moment the others were dazed, Lin Tian swept his leg out and knocked several of them down to the ground! The scene fell silent, except for the moans of a few thugs on the ground, it was completely quiet. Everyone was still staring at Lin Tian in shock. It was as though they were looking at a monster. At that moment, Lin Tian noticed some people starting to pull out their phones to take pictures. Seeing their actions, Lin Tian quickly shouted, "Don''t take pictures!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, although some people put away their phones, there were still a few who continued to take them out, albeit much more covertly. Seeing this, Lin Tian felt helpless, as he couldn''t exactly confiscate their phones by force. Helplessly, Lin Tian could only try to finish his mission quickly and leave. Thinking this, Lin Tian walked slowly in front of the few miscreants and said coldly, "Hand over the money!" Lin Tian''s actions weren''t harsh, only rendering the thugs unable to move temporarily. Having rested for a while, the thugs had already recovered somewhat. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the men were all stunned. Seeing the men dazed, Lin Tian kicked them sharply, "Hurry up!" sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Truly frightened by Lin Tian''s fierce demeanor when he smashed the brick with his fist, the thugs lying on the ground hurriedly pulled out money from their pockets. Lin Tian quickly collected the money, which added up to roughly four thousand. Holding a stack of cash, Lin Tian walked over to Chen Bingbing and handed it to her, "Here, this is their compensation!" "This..." Chen Bingbing stared blankly at the cash in front of her, then looked up at Lin Tian with a puzzled expression. Seeing the girl''s baffled face, Lin Tian grabbed her delicate hand and placed the money in it, "Take it!" After speaking, Lin Tian turned his head to the thugs scattered on the ground and barked, "Scram." Exchanging glances, the seven or eight thugs helped each other up and left. Seeing the thugs leave in such a sorry state, the crowd started to clap, initiated by someone, and soon a robust applause filled the air. "Young man! Well done!" The scene was filled with voices of admiration. Truth be told, Lin Tian felt quite pleased with himself being praised like this. Just then, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind again, "Mission: Help Chen Bingbing drive away the thugs has been completed. Reward: One Supernatural Point." Hearing this, Lin Tian was slightly delighted. Another Supernatural Point was in his hands. After a moment of contemplation, Lin Tian knew it wasn''t the time to check the Supernatural Points, and he immediately turned to the still dumbfounded Chen Bingbing and her daughter, "You should leave now. It''s best not to set up a stall here anymore to avoid retaliation." "Thanks, thank you..." After hesitating for a moment, Chen Bingbing gratefully said as she reluctantly handed over the money she was holding... Noticing her action, Lin Tian simply waved his hand, nonchalantly saying, "This is your compensation." Saying this, Lin Tian didn''t plan to stay anymore, as he noticed those taking photos becoming more intrusive, practically ready to shoot him directly. So without further hesitation, Lin Tian bid Chen Bingbing farewell, then quickly walked away pulling Bu Mengting along. After Lin Tian had left, Chen Bingbing looked at the mess on the ground and then at the stack of cash in her hands, feeling bewildered. Everything seemed so unreal. It was just like a dream. Even though Lin Tian had left, the onlookers didn''t disperse immediately and continued discussing Lin Tian''s performance. Pulling Bu Mengting, Lin Tian ran for a distance before stopping. And soon, An Ningning caught up from behind. Seeing Lin Tian stop, An Ningning hurriedly ran to his side, looking at him with curiosity, "You really can fight!" "Of course, I''m just that fierce!" Lin Tian, in high spirits, didn''t hesitate to indulge in a bit of self-admiration. Rolling her eyes, An Ningning was left speechless. Chapter 88 - 76 The Boisterous Rich Woman Having walked for a while, Lin Tian took out his phone to check the time, then looked at the two and asked, "Do we want to go anywhere else for fun?" "What time is it?" An Ningning asked curiously. "It''s eight o''clock." "It''s eight already..." An Ningning looked hesitant, and then said, "I need to go back. Let''s hang out next time." At this point, An Ningning turned his head to look at Bu Mengting, "Mengting, coming back with me?" "Sure, my mom will nag if I return too late," Bu Mengting nodded. "Alright then, let''s go together," An Ningning said somewhat happily upon hearing Bu Mengting''s words. Then, as if something occurred to him, An Ningning looked at Lin Tian curiously, "And you...?" "I''ll walk with you guys, the hotel I''m staying at is right next to Mengting''s place," Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "Okay then," said An Ningning, a bit reluctantly. He had thought he might get some alone time with Bu Mengting. Who knew... Right after, the three of them hailed a taxi and headed for Fenghuang Road. Twenty minutes later, they got out of the taxi. "Mengting, do you want us to walk you back?" An Ningning asked as they got out of the taxi. "No need, I''m going to play at Lin Tian''s place for a bit," Bu Mengting gently shook her head. Upon hearing this, An Ningning was stunned. To Lin Tian''s place? Where? To his hotel room? Thinking this, a trace of disappointment appeared on An Ningning''s face, but he quickly adjusted and put on a sunny smile, nodding to Bu Mengting, "Alright then, I''m heading back." Having said that, he nodded to Lin Tian as well, "I''ll be off first." "Uh-huh, bye!" Lin Tian nodded back with a smile. Watching An Ningning walk away until his figure disappeared around the corner, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting made their way to the hotel. Bu Mengting looped her arm through Lin Tian''s and leaned her head gently on his shoulder. After a moment of thought, Bu Mengting suddenly asked, "Ah Tian, is it that you don''t really like it when I''m with Xiaoning?" "Hmm?" Lin Tian was surprised, then looked down at Bu Mengting curiously, "Why do you ask that?" Bu Mengting tilted her head thinking, "I felt something today." "Really?" Lin Tian smiled faintly, "It''s okay, but do you know he likes you?" "Huh?" Bu Mengting was shocked, looking up at Lin Tian with some astonishment, "He likes me? Impossible!" "Heh..." Lin Tian gently teased Mengting''s nose and laughed, "You can''t even tell that?" "Impossible, we''ve grown up together since we were kids, he never told me he liked me!" Bu Mengting said with a puzzled face. "Not having said it doesn''t mean he doesn''t like you!" Lin Tian smiled faintly, "You should trust my feelings, a man''s intuition!" Mengting pouted, "Man''s intuition? Isn''t it supposed to be woman''s intuition?" "Actually, a man''s intuition can be quite accurate, too, you should trust my feelings!" Lin Tian said confidently. He was certain that An Ningning had feelings for Bu Mengting. It was evident from the look in his eyes. "Then, then what should I do?" Bu Mengting seemed a bit stunned, and hesitantly asked, "Should I reject him?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian laughed, "Girl, what are you rejecting? He hasn''t even said he likes you yet." "Then what should I do?" "What else can you do? Just take it as it comes!" Lin Tian said with a faint smile. "So, you''re not angry?" Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Angry about what? Angry that you interact with him?" Lin Tian said with confidence, "Not everyone is named Lin Tian. I have faith in myself. Besides..." Pausing, Lin Tian then continued, "Besides, from what I saw today, he''s not a bad person, quite a gentleman. He''s the kind of person who''s worth being friends with!" Having interacted with him throughout the day, Lin Tian found An Ningning to be quite straightforward. Someone like him wouldn''t resort to sneaky tricks; he would be upfront and honest. And being upfront and honest was something Lin Tian wasn''t afraid of at all. He didn''t believe that with the Supernatural Ability System, he could be any less outstanding than him. Moreover, the most important point was, Lin Tian couldn''t possibly forbid Bu Mengting from interacting with any men in the future. That was impossible. Thinking that An Ningning was a pretty good person, apart from the fact that he liked Bu Mengting which irked Lin Tian, his impression of him was still very positive. "That''s good to hear!" Bu Mengting breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. Truth be told, Bu Mengting didn''t have romantic feelings for An Ningning, but they had grown up together. An Ningning had helped her a lot, and in Bu Mengting''s view, he was like an older brother to her. If Lin Tian had been unhappy and forbade her from interacting with An Ningning, she would have complied, but it would definitely have affected her mood. "Husband, thank you!" Bu Mengting tightened her hold on Lin Tian''s arm and said with a sweet expression. "What did you just call me? Say it again," Lin Tianyi was taken aback, stopped in his tracks, and looked down with some surprise at Bu Mengting. With Lin Tian staring at her like that, Bu Mengting''s pretty face instantly turned bright red, and she lowered her head with embarrassment, "I definitely won''t!" "Then why did you call me that just now!" "Don''t wanna!" Bu Mengting stubbornly refused to speak. "Fine! Just wait and see how I deal with you later!" At this point, the two had already arrived outside the hotel. Half an hour later, Bu Mengting walked out of the hotel with a slightly flushed face. Meanwhile, Lin Tian followed behind her with a mischievous smile, ready to take her home. They didn''t go all the way in the hotel tavern, but Lin Tian still got to enjoy a lot of perks. If there had been more time, Lin Tian even thought he might have taken Bu Mengting by force. About fifteen minutes later, Lin Tian stopped beneath Bu Mengting''s building and gave her a wave goodbye, "See you tomorrow." "Mhm!" Bu Mengting softly nodded her head in acknowledgment, then turned and ran quickly up to her apartment. It wasn''t until Bu Mengting''s figure disappeared from sight that Lin Tian turned and left. ** The next day, at eight in the morning, after eating breakfast, Lin Tian was making a phone call while taking the hotel elevator downstairs. "Alright, I''m coming down now, just wait for me a bit. Yeah, bye-bye." After a few words, Lin Tian hung up the phone. The day before, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting had already agreed to go shopping together. Of course, since An Ningning had stubbornly insisted on coming along, Lin Tian didn''t have the heart to say no and exclude him. Not long after hanging up the phone, there was a ''ding'' as the elevator door opened. Lin Tian glanced and saw that he had reached the first floor. He quickly stepped out, and as soon as he walked out of the elevator, Lin Tian immediately saw Bu Mengting and An Ningning sitting on the sofa in the hotel lobby. After giving them a quick glance, Lin Tian approached with a small smile, "Let''s go!" Then, the three of them hailed a cab and headed for the pedestrian street. Twenty minutes later, they alighted from the cab and walked toward the pedestrian street. Lin Tian felt somewhat impatient with shopping, but since Bu Mengting enjoyed it, he had no choice but to accompany her. At first, Lin Tian was energetic, following wherever Bu Mengting went and occasionally commenting on the clothes and shoes she picked out. But after an hour, Lin Tian visibly wilted, trailing behind Bu Mengting and An Ningning, periodically pulling out his phone to read a novel. He wasn''t interested in speaking anymore. An Ningning, on the other hand, was in high spirits, always following right behind Bu Mengting. Lin Tian glanced over but paid no mind, occasionally lifting his head to check their location before resuming his novel. If the distance grew too great, Lin Tian would quicken his pace to catch up, then return to his novel. Half an hour later, just as Lin Tian was engrossed in his reading, he suddenly heard a quarrel not far ahead, which included Bu Mengting''s voice. On hearing this, Lin Tian was startled, then put away his phone and quickened his pace. Lin Tian hurried over and saw Bu Mengting, then slowed down. At that moment, Bu Mengting seemed to be talking to a woman in her forties. Despite the heavy makeup on her face, it couldn''t hide the dark spots scattered across her skin. She also wore a massive gold necklace around her neck. The chain was thick, resembling a dog''s leash. Not only was her attire memorable to Lin Tian, but her physique was also hard to forget... With a height of only 1.6 meters, Lin Tian guessed her weight to be at least 170 pounds. A big fat woman, indeed. As Lin Tian observed this rich woman, she suddenly took a stack of red banknotes from her colorful purse and slapped it onto the table: "This money should be enough, give me that dress." Bu Mengting looked at her with some irritation, "I told you, I saw the dress first. I won''t sell it no matter the price!" At that moment, Bu Mengting was holding a white dress in her hands. "Not enough?" The rich woman again took a stack of red banknotes out of her purse and smacked it down on the counter, "Is this enough? How much do you want, just say it!" An Ningning also looked annoyed, staring discontentedly at the rich woman, "Just because you have some money you think you''re something special? We already told you, no means no. When will you ever stop?" "There''s nothing money can''t do. I am rich, that''s right. How much are you asking for? Ten thousand or twenty thousand?" The rich woman''s attitude was brazen, and as her mouth opened and closed, the round lumps of flesh on her face started to jiggle. Lin Tian was about to walk over when his steps suddenly halted, and after a moment''s thought, he turned and quickly strode out of the store. Five minutes later, Lin Tian came back, briskly walking with a black bag in hand. Chapter 89 - 77 Is Just So Capricious "Speak up, how much do you want for the dress? Just give it to me!" Lin Tian was still holding the black bag and hadn''t walked in when he heard the rich lady''s somewhat arrogant voice. At that moment, the obese rich lady was leaning nonchalantly against the counter, a lady''s cigarette between her fingers. Her expression appeared utterly indifferent, as if she had Bu Mengting and her companion completely under her control. "You..." Bu Mengting was frantic, her little face turning somewhat pale. No matter how many times she had insisted that she had seen the dress first and wouldn''t give it up to anyone. But the woman simply wouldn''t believe it, and kept flaunting how much money she had! So infuriating! "Come on, how much money? How about fifty thousand? You''ve never held this much money before, have you?" the rich lady said scornfully as she glanced at Bu Mengting. "You..." Bu Mengting was so upset that she was almost in tears, and An Ningning had no idea what to do in this situation. And at that moment, that bastard Lin Tian was nowhere to be found! "Where the hell have you gone, Lin Tian!" Bu Mengting cursed inwardly. She had wanted to just take the dress and leave, but the rich lady''s bodyguard had blocked them. They couldn''t even leave. "Where has Lin Tian gone!" Bu Mengting looked around anxiously. At that moment, she hoped desperately for Lin Tian''s appearance. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Come on, how much money? How about sixty thousand?" the obese woman leaned on the counter and casually exhaled a puff of smoke, glancing indifferently at a visibly anxious Bu Mengting. In her view, this little girl was about to break down completely under the pressure. Soon the dress would be hers! "The little girl tries to challenge me, she''s too green!" the obese woman exhaled a puff of smoke lightly and thought pridefully. "Huh?" Just when she was feeling smug, a sudden change in the young girl''s anxious expression to one of joy caught her attention. It seemed like she had seen something; even the anxious look on her face disappeared. "What''s happening?" the obese woman asked, curious as she followed Bu Mengting''s gaze. As she turned her head, she saw a young man, around eighteen or nineteen, carrying a black plastic bag, walking briskly towards them. The black plastic bag was bulging, seemingly packed with lots of items and it even had "Construction Bank" printed on it. "Lin Tian!" Seeing Lin Tian, a look of joy flashed across Bu Mengting''s face, and her anxious heart also relaxed. Lin Tian gave her a reassuring smile as he walked swiftly towards her. Coming to stand before Bu Mengting, Lin Tian calmly turned to look at the obese woman, whose face was now a picture of astonishment, and then glanced at the stack of red bills on the counter beside her. There was apparently about ten thousand yuan on the bills. After glancing at the bills, Lin Tian''s lips curled into a disdainful smile as he looked at the astonished rich lady with a mocking expression, "With this little money, you''re showing off?" Saying this, Lin Tian grabbed the black plastic bag and swung it! Slap! He slapped a stack of red bills onto the rich woman''s obese face, "Showing off your wealth to me! You think you qualify?" As he spoke, Lin Tian reached into the bag again, grabbed a handful of red bills and threw it at her, "Take this and spend it!" "Is that enough? There''s more if it''s not!" Slap! Lin Tian once again harshly threw a stack of red bills! Woosh~~! For a moment, the entire store was swirling with red bills, like a flurry of falling leaves. Seeing this, everyone was stunned. Rain of money! This was a real rain of money! Lin Tian, with a cold expression, grabbed another handful of bills and threw them, "I''ve got plenty of money! Showing off your wealth to me! Acting smart!" Slap! Lin Tian once again harshly threw a large handful of bills! Watching the red cash fluttering in the air, the scene went utterly silent. Having emptied the bag of cash in one swift move, Lin Tian sighed and then turned around, pulling the still dazed Bu Mengting towards the exit. "Let''s go." Bu Mengting blankly followed Lin Tian out. Stunned for quite a while, An Ningning also came to her senses and hurriedly followed them. As Lin Tian left the clothing store, a somewhat frantic screech came from inside: "Ah! This will be the death of me, you little brat, stop right there!" Lin Tian gave a slight smile, too lazy to bother with her, and quickly walked away with Bu Mengting. Meanwhile, the employees inside the store were shocked by the scattered red cash. They didn''t notice Bu Mengting leaving with the unpaid dress. Everyone just stood there, staring blankly at the money all over the floor. So much money! After walking a distance while holding Bu Mengting''s hand, Lin Tian finally let go. By this time, Bu Mengting had recovered and looked at Lin Tian with a daze: "How much money did you throw out just now?" "About two hundred thousand," Lin Tian replied indifferently. "That much!" Bu Mengting said in shock, pausing for a moment before she hurriedly stopped and turned around, "Quick, pick it back up!" Lin Tian grabbed her arm, looking indifferent, "I have plenty of money; this bit doesn''t matter!" "Where did you get all this money from!" Bu Mengting asked, looking suspiciously at Lin Tian. By this time, An Ningning had also caught up with them. "I''ll tell you..." Lin Tian began to explain. He didn''t hide the fact that he earned it from gambling but didn''t mention it was in Sanya, just that he made it recently in Macau. "So, I have a lot of money now and don''t care about this bit. Having money means being capricious!" Lin Tian said with a carefree face! With superpowers like his, why would he ever worry about money? Lin Tian thought to himself quietly. Even though Lin Tian had explained that he now had a lot of money, Bu Mengting still wanted to go pick up the money. Two hundred thousand! She couldn''t bear to let it go. But in the end, she was forcibly pulled away by Lin Tian. Just kidding, it was so cool to scatter money like that at the beginning, but embarrassing to scramble to pick it up nowthat would be too shameful! Reluctantly, in the end, Bu Mengting did not go. Afterward, the three of them had lunch and then spent the afternoon at the amusement park. ... Days passed, and in the following days, Lin Tian explored the entirety of Jinhua City with Bu Mengting''s company. During these days, An Ningning would occasionally come over to join in the fun. Lin Tian didn''t mind An Ningning coming along. Through several days of interaction, Lin Tian had a pretty good impression of her. If it weren''t for the fact that this young man liked Bu Mengting, Lin Tian would definitely become good friends with him. "Here it comes, here comes! Wait for me." Three days later, Lin Tian was hurrying out of the hotel while speaking on the phone. He had agreed to go to the Wetland Park today with both Bu Mengting and An Ningning. When Lin Tian arrived outside the hotel, Bu Mengting and her companion were already waiting there. After a quick glance at the two, Lin Tian quickened his pace and said, "Let''s go." Subsequently, the three of them took a taxi to Wetland Park. After a thorough enjoyment of the park, at three in the afternoon, the trio leisurely walked in the streets. "Eh? Why are there so many people over there?" Suddenly, Bu Mengting asked, pointing ahead, somewhat curious. Chapter 90 - 78: The Sky Flyer Lin Tian had an observant eye. Looking up, he instantly knew what was happening. "There seems to be some event going on at the car dealership ahead," Lin Tian guessed. A hundred meters ahead, at the entrance of a car 4S shop, a high platform was set up with a host speaking into a microphone. As the host spoke into the microphone, his voice faintly carried over, "Who wants to take the challenge! If you succeed, this Mercedes Benz is yours! Come on, a thought is nothing without action!" By now, a crowd had gathered around the platform, forming a sea of people. "Let''s go check it out!" Bu Mengting, full of curiosity, grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and ran toward the front. An Ningning, somewhat helplessly, shook her head and quickly followed. They pushed through the crowd and, listening to the host''s explanation and the murmurs of the surrounding crowd, Lin Tian finally understood what was going on. It turned out the event was a dunk competition for a sedan. In front of the platform was an open space with a basketball hoop set up, and parked in front of the hoop was a black Mercedes Benz sedan. The rules set by the organizers were that the Mercedes Benz would be given to anyone who could jump over the car and dunk the ball. As Lin Tian watched, the host on the platform began to stir up the crowd again, "Ladies and gentlemen! A thought is nothing without action. If you dare to try and dare to dream, this 500,000-yuan valued Mercedes GLK could be yours. All it takes is one leap to take this Mercedes Benz home! What deal could be better than this!" Hearing the host''s provocative words, everyone in the crowd looked on with longing faces. Indeed, just one jump and the car could be theirs. The temptation was too strong! It was a Mercedes Benz, after all! However, as tempting as it was, most people could only look on with envy. After all, not everyone can dunk, and in reality people who can are few and far between. Moreover, it''s not just about dunking; it''s about dunking over a car, which was even less likely. So, despite the longing, most knew they had no chance and could only look on hungrily. "What''s the matter? Isn''t there a brave soul willing to try? Doesn''t anyone want this 500,000-yuan valued Mercedes Benz? Come on, it could be yours!" Seeing that no one dared to try despite their eager looks, the host on the stage issued another provocative call. "I''ll do it!" Suddenly, a voice called out. Hearing this, everyone''s gaze turned toward the direction of the voice. Turning their heads, they saw a young man in a red basketball jersey. This young man seemed to have just finished playing basketball, as he was still sweating and holding a red basketball in his left hand. Seeing this young man, the host''s eyes lit up, "Good! We have a brave soul here. Let''s see if he can take the Mercedes Benz home. Let''s watch with anticipation!" After preparing, the young man was ready to leap over the car to dunk. Seeing that the young man was ready, the onlooking crowd held their breath and stared wide-eyed at him. "Hu!" The young man took a deep breath, his gaze firmly fixed on the basketball hoop ahead, then he took a few steps back, his leg muscles tensed, and pushed off! Bang bang! He sprinted rapidly and then leapt! Hu! All eyes were wide! Bang! "Ah!" A collective sigh filled the air! The young man was already impressive, but after flying over the car, his body lost the ability to ascend further, causing him to miss the dunk! "Ah! It seems this brave soul was just a bit short, he was so close to taking the sedan home! Such a pity!" Watching this, the host on the platform started to lament artificially while continuing to stir up the crowd, "Is there another brave soul out there? The last challenger was so close. The next one might succeed! This is a car worth 500,000 after all!" The host kept stirring the emotions of the crowd. A sedan valued at fifty thousand was indeed too tempting, and there was no loss in just trying, so many people went up to try. But most couldn''t even do as well as the first young man, many could only manage to jump onto the car and could not advance further, let alone dunk. And during this process, the surrounding crowd of onlookers kept on increasing. "How could that be possible? It''s impossible! It''s too difficult!" After seeing so many fail, a flurry of complaints echoed around the scene. "I''ll give it a try!" At that moment, a slightly awkward Mandarin voice called out. "Oh! A foreigner has stepped up!" Seeing the foreigner, the host''s eyes brightened. Hearing the host''s words, everyone''s gaze moved again in the direction of the voice. In the foreground, a tall Western man, over one meter ninety, was walking toward the competition area. "He''s so tall!" An exclamation filled the air as they saw his height. The foreigner appeared very confident. He approached the sedan, looked up at the host on the platform, "May I start?" "Certainly, by all means!" The foreigner, holding the basketball and looking utterly self-assured, started his sprint and then leapt into the air! All eyes were wide! His body soared over the car! The foreigner had actually jumped over the car! "Ah!" he shouted loudly, fiercely dunking toward the hoop! "Bang!" The rim shook violently, and the basketball was knocked flying away! So close! It was just a bit short, and they could have made the dunk! If only he had jumped a little higher! "So close!" A sigh echoed through the venue. Seeing him nearly make the dunk, even the host on stage broke a sweat, relieved to see it miss. He then pretended to shout, "Oh, that was almost it!" Feeling a bit unsatisfied, the foreigner looked at the host with a displeased face, "I want to try again; I can definitely make it next time." "NO!" The host shook his head, "Each person only gets one chance!" The foreigner, helplessly and a bit angrily replied, "I can''t do it, no one here can! No one is better than me!" Hearing these arrogant words from the foreigner, people who initially had a good impression of him were suddenly displeased. This man was too arrogant. Disliking his arrogance, several others then went to try. But without exception, they all failed. Some didn''t even make it onto the car! Seeing this, the foreigner who hadn''t left looked smug, as if to say: See, I told you. I''m the best here. "It''s too high, too far, simply impossible!" By then, the people around started to discuss. "How could you manage it? If it was that easy, this car dealership would go bankrupt!" Someone seemed to realize and analyzed. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bu Mengting, who had been quietly watching, suddenly turned and asked Lin Tian curiously, "Lin Tian, can you do it?" Lin Tian paused, then smiled lightly, "Of course!" "Then you should give it a try!" Bu Mengting''s eyes sparkled, and she quickly pushed Lin Tian forward. "Uh..." Lin Tian walked out, slightly startled. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian shook his head, a faint smile emerging on his face as he moved forward. "Okay, another brave warrior steps up!" The host brightened up upon seeing Lin Tian approaching. Hearing the host''s words, everyone''s gaze shifted toward Lin Tian. The moment they saw Lin Tian''s height, they lost interest. Short! Too short! With Lin Tian''s mere height of 1.7 meters, nobody believed he could do it! "I bet he can''t even jump onto the car!" someone confidently concluded. And although many didn''t speak, most shared that person''s thought. "Are you sure he can do it?" An Ningning looked at Lin Tian skeptically. Even though An Ningning admitted Lin Tian was great at fighting, being good at fighting didn''t mean he was good at jumping. Lin Tian''s height? Just a second-rate, 1.7-meter-tall cripple. "He is the best!" Bu Mengting was full of confidence. She believed in Lin Tian; if Lin Tian said he could do it, then he could! "Okay then!" Seeing Bu Mengting''s blind trust, An Ningning was utterly defeated! He didn''t believe Lin Tian could do it. Meanwhile, the foreigner who hadn''t left was also watching Lin Tian with a look of amusement. No one believed Lin Tian could do it. As for the surrounding gazes and comments, Lin Tian was aware of them all, but he didn''t mind. "Just wait and I''ll dazzle your titanium alloy dog eyes!" Lin Tian thought to himself. Looking up at the host, he declared, "I''m ready." "Alright then, let''s begin." Lin Tian grabbed the basketball, stood in front of the car, not sprinting, took a deep breath, his muscles tensed. Lin Tian crouched slightly, then powerfully pushed off with his legs! Whoosh! Lin Tian soared into the air! Everyone''s eyes widened, their expressions shifting from indifference to shock! All heads turned upwards, faces filled with disbelief! "High! So high!" someone muttered in a daze, watching Lin Tian leap into the air! High! Too high! Even that proud foreigner was stunned, his face filled with astonishment! In disbelief! High! Flying too high! "Hey!" With a gliding motion, Lin Tian shouted loudly, swinging his arm forward fiercely! "Bang!" Chapter 91 - 79 I Have a Way "Bang!" With a loud noise, the basketball hoop shook violently! Lin Tian hung from the rim with one hand! Meanwhile, the white basketball net was still swaying gently! Everyone stared in shock at the scene. They couldn''t believe their eyes! "Is it really, really done?" An Ningning stared at Lin Tian in disbelief. Everyone froze, some doubting whether what they had just seen was real! But the scene before them unmistakably told them that it was indeed real. The host on stage was also stunned, his initial smile gone, his face a picture of astonishment. Is it done? Really done? Could it be that this short guy actually did it? That the car worth five hundred thousand was gone? The host, completely taken aback by the scene, was at a loss. There was complete silence at the site. Everyone was immersed in a state of shock and wonder. After swinging from the hoop for a while, Lin Tian let go, landing on the ground with a thud. He patted his hands, his expression nonchalant as if he had just done something trivial. After a moment''s pause, Bu Mengting was the first to regain her senses, jumping up excitedly: "Yay, he dunked it in!" The thrilled voice of Bu Mengting brought everyone back to reality. Instantly, the previously silent venue became noisy, with a clamor of voices: "Did it really go in? Am I seeing things?" "Seems like it." The person next to them was also astonished. "He didn''t fly, did he?" "Like flying!" The foreigner, on the other hand, looked extremely embarrassed; he had been boasting earlier but was now shamed by a guy barely 1.7 meters tall. So embarrassing. At that moment, the host on stage was covered in a cold sweat. He could never have anticipated this. Their store had only organized the event as a gimmick, never really expecting anyone to accomplish the feat. But now, some freak of nature had done ita small figure no taller than 1.7 meters. What were they to do? Should they really give him the car? Thinking this, the host turned his head to look at the store manager. At that moment, the store manager was also astonished and was briskly walking toward the stage. ** S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One hour later, Bu Mengting walked home excitedly, arm in arm with Lin Tian. As they walked, Bu Mengting exclaimed excitedly, "Lin Tian, you''re so awesome!" "So-so, third in the world!" Lin Tian chuckled. Ultimately, the car dealership handed over the car to Lin Tian. Although they were unprepared, they ended up giving Lin Tian the car as agreed. However, Lin Tian himself didn''t know how to drive, so he had the car delivered to his house for his father to use. "Buzz buzz~!" Just then, Lin Tian felt his phone vibrating in his pocket. He took out his phone and saw it was He Qianqian calling. Lin Tian hesitated for a moment, then stuffed the phone back into his pocket and turned on silent mode. "Who was that?" Bu Mengting asked curiously. "It''s nothing, just a text message." Lin Tian forced a smile. With He Qianqian''s call on his mind, he thought for a moment and said, "Let''s take a cab home." "Sure!" The three of them then caught a cab home. Half an hour later, they got out of the cab and prepared to have dinner together. In a gap before dinner, Lin Tian took the opportunity to return He Qianqian''s call in the bathroom. "Hello, Qianqian?" "Hey, how come I couldn''t get through to you earlier?" came He Qianqian''s puzzled voice from the phone, her mood seeming somewhat low. "I didn''t see it," Lin Tian lied. Sensing something was off with He Qianqian, he asked with concern, "What''s wrong, you don''t seem too happy?" "It''s nothing!" He Qianqian seemed reluctant to say more, sounding tired. "Come on, tell me. Maybe I can help, and even if I can''t, it''s good to talk about it," Lin Tian encouraged. After hesitating, He Qianqian, sounding distressed, said, "My grandma is not doing well, her high fever won''t subside, and the doctor has told us to prepare for the worst." "Ah!" Lin Tian was taken aback. He knew He Qianqian had a close relationship with her grandmother. After a moment, Lin Tian instinctively asked, "So what will you do?" "I don''t know. The doctor says my grandma is old and her immune system is weak. Many medications haven''t worked, and this time... she might really be...," trailing off, He Qianqian''s voice choked up as if she was about to cry. He Qianqian had a very close relationship with her grandmother, who had raised her while her parents were working away from home when she was little... But now... The thought made He Qianqian feel miserable. "..." Lin Tian didn''t know what to say. He Qianqian''s distress made him feel uneasy as well. After a moment, Lin Tian said, "I''ll come over and see if there''s anything I can do to help." "No need!" He Qianqian quickly interjected upon hearing Lin Tian''s offer: "There''s nothing you can do by coming here, and I won''t have time to be with you." "I think you need me now," Lin Tian stated confidently. "Really, there''s no need!" "I want to see you, is that okay?" Lin Tian asked gently. Lin Tian knew that He Qianqian must be feeling very vulnerable at this time, and he thought he should be by her side, to offer her comfort and courage. It seemed that He Qianqian was touched by Lin Tian''s gentle tone, she hesitated for a moment and nodded slightly, "Alright then." "Mm, it''s settled then. I''ll come over as soon as I can." After chatting with He Qianqian for a few more sentences, Lin Tian hung up the phone. The moment the phone call ended, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Help He Qianqian''s grandmother escape the danger to her life. Mission Reward: Two Superpower Points." A mission? A mission has actually appeared? Lin Tian was astonished. "Lin Tian, are you done?" At this time, a voice from An Ningning came from outside the bathroom. "Oh, I''m coming." Planning to think about this matter later, Lin Tian answered and walked out. Half an hour later, at the dinner table, after hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian, who had finished eating, turned to Bu Mengting and said, "Mengting, I''m planning to go back tomorrow." "Ah?" Bu Mengting was startled, her hand paused, and she looked up at Lin Tian with a surprised expression, "You''re going back so soon? Didn''t you say you''d stay a few more days?" An Ningning next to her also looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled expression. "Er..." A trace of embarrassment crossed Lin Tian''s face: "My mom asked me to come back. I''ll come visit you again when I get a chance." "Well, okay then!" Hearing Lin Tian was leaving, Bu Mengting''s mood seemed a bit down, but she didn''t say anything else. Despite some reluctance, Lin Tian had to do this. Putting the mission aside, even at this time, He Qianqian needed his company more. "Sigh..." With a sigh in his heart, for the first time, Lin Tian felt that two women made him feel powerful yet powerless. ** The next day, Lin Tian took a plane and left Jinhua City, flying towards Jia''an City. This time, Lin Tian didn''t notify He Qianqian in advance but found a hotel to stay in near her home after he got off the plane. After settling everything, Lin Tian finally made a phone call to He Qianqian. "Hello, Qianqian? Where are you now?" "I''m at home, about to go to the hospital soon," He Qianqian''s voice came through the phone. After a night of adjustment, He Qianqian''s mood seemed much better. "I''ve already arrived in Jia''an City." "You''re here? When did you arrive?" He Qianqian was taken aback. "Just arrived not long ago, I''ve settled in." "Where are you now?" "At the New York Hotel right beside your house." After a moment of hesitation, He Qianqian said, "Wait for me, I''ll come to you." "Tap, tap..." Ten minutes later, while sitting on the bed watching TV, Lin Tian heard a knock on the door. Lin Tian opened the door and saw He Qianqian standing outside with a thermos. Glancing at He Qianqian''s complexion, he noticed she had become paler and had developed dark circles under her eyes. "Come in," Lin Tian said with a touch of concern, taking the thermos from He Qianqian''s hand. "Why did you come over so quickly?" He Qianqian asked curiously as she entered the room. "I felt you needed me at this time, so naturally, I came as fast as I could," Lin Tian said softly, gently pulling her into his embrace. He Qianqian buried her head in Lin Tian''s chest, silent for a moment. After a long silence, He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian and said, "Thank you!" "Silly girl, what are you thanking me for," Lin Tian said tenderly, gently stroking the dark circles under her eyes, with a touch of distress, "Look, you''ve developed dark circles." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian sighed helplessly, "I just can''t sleep well when I think about my grandma''s illness, sigh!" Lin Tian pulled He Qianqian to sit down at the side of the bed, holding her small hand, and looked at her quietly, "Is it really that bad?" After a moment of silence, He Qianqian said sadly, "The doctor said if my grandma''s fever doesn''t go down, she might not last much longer." The atmosphere suddenly became silent. After a while, Lin Tian raised his head and looked at He Qianqian, "I have a way!" "What?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with confusion. "I said I have a way to help your grandma reduce the fever!" Lin Tian assuredly looked at He Qianqian. "Ah?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, astonished. "Hmm..." After pondering for a moment, unsure of how to explain, Lin Tian finally said, "Just wait and see, your grandma will be better very soon." "Okay!" He Qianqian replied, somewhat noncommittally. He Qianqian didn''t take Lin Tian''s words to heart, thinking that Lin Tian was just trying to comfort her, how could he have a way if even doctors were helpless? Knowing that He Qianqian didn''t believe him, Lin Tian did not explain. He couldn''t very well tell her about his superpower. Moreover, Lin Tian had considered it, and he truly might be able to help her grandma. First of all, the system wouldn''t give him a mission he couldn''t complete. If it''s doable, then there must be a way. He wasn''t a doctor; the only thing that set him apart from ordinary people was his superpower. So, the moment he received the mission, Lin Tian''s first thought was of his superpower. After checking his superpowers, Lin Tian realized there was only one thing that could possibly help He Qianqian''s grandmother. And that was something Lin Tian had used twice before: Level 0 Healing Water. Despite being Level 0, the Healing Water had a very powerful effect. It even worked when Lin Tian was shot by a handgun, and Lin Tian believed it should also work this time. After a warm moment with Lin Tian, He Qianqian left. She had to go to the hospital to bring soup to her grandmother. Once He Qianqian had left, Lin Tian thought, and with a flip of his hand, a tiny glass vial appeared in his palm, just by his intention. This was the Level 0 Healing Water. Looking at the Healing Water, Lin Tian was silent and seemed thoughtful. Chapter 92 - 80: Miracle Gazing at the Level 0 Healing Water in her hand for a moment, Lin Tian flipped her hand and, clutching the Healing Water, walked out the door. Fearing any mishaps, Lin Tian decided she would administer the Healing Water to He Qianqian''s grandmother right away. As Lin Tian left the hotel, she happened to see He Qianqian getting into a green taxi. After giving the taxi a glance and waiting for a minute or two, Lin Tian also hailed a cab. "Driver, to the Affiliated Hospital!" Lin Tian said as soon as she got in the car. Earlier, in her hotel room, Lin Tian had found out that He Qianqian''s grandmother was in that hospital. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian got out of the taxi and then, in a spot where no one and no cameras were present, she turned invisible. Once she was invisible, Lin Tian walked towards the hospital, heading straight for the inpatient department of internal medicine. A few minutes later, as Lin Tian entered room 506, she saw He Qianqian sitting by the bed, speaking softly to the old lady lying there. Lin Tian took a glance at the old lady on the bed. Quite old, the old lady''s face was full of wrinkles, and her cloudy eyes looked extremely tired, lacking energy. The continuous high fever had already made her mind somewhat confused. There were also some people standing by another bed. These people, whether men or women, young or old, Lin Tian guessed, must be He Qianqian''s relatives. As Lin Tian stood by the door observing, she suddenly noticed a doctor in his forties, wearing a white lab coat, walking towards them. Seeing the doctor coming, Lin Tian hastily made way. "Director Liu! Director Liu!" Upon seeing the doctor approach, everyone in the room hurriedly called out. "Let me check the situation," Director Liu nodded slightly and then began examining the old lady''s condition. A few minutes later, Director Liu shook his head slightly, glanced over at everyone, and then walked out of the room. Noticing the look in Director Liu''s eyes, a few of He Qianqian''s relatives hastily followed him. He Qianqian hesitated for a moment, then also stepped out. Suddenly, the entire room was empty. After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian also walked over. As she approached, Lin Tian saw Director Liu shaking his head helplessly, "It''s no use; prepare for the worst, she simply can''t recover from the fever, and her life is at risk at any moment." "Is there really no way?" He Qianqian asked anxiously. "There''s no way, even God himself couldn''t help. I''m sorry," Director Liu said apologetically, looking at He Qianqian and the others. He knew the old lady was beyond saving. Unless a miracle occurred. But that was impossible! With a sigh, Director Liu shook his head and walked away. Hearing these words, everyone''s mood soured. After a long silence, He Qianqian pressed her somewhat pale lips and returned to the ward, then opened the thermos and took out the chicken soup inside. After testing the temperature of the soup, He Qianqian began to feed the old lady with a spoon, one small sip at a time. But at that moment, the old lady''s consciousness was already somewhat blurred; although she would drink most of it, some soup still leaked from the corner of her mouth. So, He Qianqian gently wiped the chicken soup from the corner of the old lady''s mouth with a paper towel. Seeing He Qianqian start to feed the old lady chicken soup, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, and she slowly approached. Coming up next to He Qianqian, Lin Tian took advantage of her inattention and carefully poured the Healing Water from her hand into the chicken soup. Lin Tian had waited until this moment to pour the Healing Water into the chicken soup because she was afraid the old lady wouldn''t drink it. Now there were no issues. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After pouring the Healing Water into the chicken soup, Lin Tian slowly stepped back and then intently watched the old lady. At that moment, He Qianqian scooped up another spoonful of chicken soup for the old lady, this spoonful mixed with Healing Water. Lin Tian''s gaze remained fixed. Under Lin Tian''s watchful eye, the old lady drank the spoonful of chicken soup mixed with Healing Water. Lin Tian''s gaze was fixed intently. No reaction! The old lady showed no reaction. Another sip! Sip by sip, Lin Tian gradually noticed that the old lady''s blurred eyes began to focus. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian felt a surge of joy, there was hope! "Come, Grandma, have another sip." He Qianqian scooped up another spoonful of chicken soup with tenderness. And then, unexpectedly, the old lady opened her mouth herself. After a sip of the chicken soup, the old lady turned her head to look at He Qianqian by the bed and said in a somewhat hoarse voice, "Qianqian..." He Qianqian was taken aback by the sudden voice, staring at the old lady with a look of astonishment. "Grandma, have you woken up?" He Qianqian said excitedly, putting down the spoon and grasping the old lady''s slightly raised hand with both hands. Upon touching her hand, He Qianqian was startled again. Looking down at her grandmother''s wrinkled hand, she was incredulous! Doubtful, He Qianqian reached out to touch her grandmother''s forehead again. It''s really not hot! The fever has gone down? After a moment of shock, He Qianqian suddenly stood up with excitement, exclaiming, "The fever is gone! Grandma''s fever is gone!" "What? What?" He Qianqian''s voice made everyone in the room startle. Others reached out to touch the old lady''s forehead, which indeed was no longer burning as before. Then everyone looked surprised and hurried to the doctor''s office. ** In the doctor''s office, a twenty-something intern was consulting with Director Liu, "Director Liu, is the fever of the old lady in room 506 really incurable?" "Incurable, even if God himself came, it would be of no use!" Director Liu said with certainty. "Doctor! Doctor..." Just then, a loud cry of urgency and tension came from outside. "What''s going on?" Director Liu stood up somewhat nervously. "Director Liu, my mother''s fever has broken!" "What?" Director Liu looked shocked. After a moment of shock, Director Liu hurried to the ward. Ten minutes later, after an examination, Director Liu confirmed that the old lady was out of danger and her high fever had subsided. Even though the examination confirmed it, Director Liu still looked in disbelief, murmuring to himself, "A miracle! It''s truly a miracle!" And He Qianqian, coming back to her senses from the surprise, remembered what Lin Tian had said before. He had said her grandma would get better. Unbelievably, her grandmother really had recovered. "Such a lucky star!" He Qianqian was very happy. Noticing the smile on He Qianqian''s face, Lin Tian was also in good spirits. At the same time, an electronic synthesized voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission: Help He Qianqian''s grandmother escape from mortal danger completed. Reward: two Supernatural Points." With the mission completed, Lin Tian also felt a wave of joy to see that He Qianqian''s grandmother was alright. Lin Tian did not want to stay here any longer. This place was crowded, and it would be troublesome if someone were to bump into his body while he was invisible. Assuring that everything was alright, Lin Tian turned to leave. Stepping out of the hospital, he went to a secluded area and deactivated his invisibility. Once he was visible again, Lin Tian felt his phone vibrating in his pocket. Lin Tian took out his phone and saw that it was He Qianqian calling. Chapter 93 - 81: Call Out and Tear Your Mouth Again Lin Tian soon answered the phone, and as soon as he connected, he heard He Qianqian''s surprised voice, "Lin Tian, my grandma is fine! She, she''s better!" Feeling the excitement in He Qianqian''s tone, Lin Tian smiled slightly and said softly, "Don''t rush, slow down." "Hmm!" Lin Tian clearly heard He Qianqian taking a deep breath on the other end, and then he felt her tone calm down a lot: "Lin Tian, let me tell you, my grandma''s fever has gone down, and she is out of life-threatening danger. The doctor said there won''t be any big problems this time," He Qianqian said in one breath. Lin Tian laughed somewhat smugly, "I told you, your grandma would be fine!" "I really didn''t expect you to be so effective," He Qianqian seemed very happy. "Of course, look who it is!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, his face brimming with a smile. Lin Tian was also in a good mood. "Are you at the hotel now? Wait for me there, I will come to find you after I''m done here!" At this moment, He Qianqian was eager to share her excited feelings with Lin Tian. "Alright, I''ll wait for you," Lin Tian smiled slightly. After chatting a bit more, they hung up the phone. After hanging up, Lin Tian held his phone and thought for a moment. He did not immediately go back, but decided to wait next to the hospital. Lin Tian decided to wait outside for He Qianqian, planning to surprise her. Standing under the tree shade, Lin Tian waited boredly, and after half an hour, still had not seen He Qianqian come out. Somewhat bored, Lin Tian took out his phone and started reading a novel, occasionally glancing towards the gate. Half an hour later, Lin Tian looked up, and his eyes lit up as he saw He Qianqian, dressed in a white shirt, walking briskly from the hospital. Her steps seemed a bit hurried, as though she was rushing. Sweeping He Qianqian with his gaze, Lin Tian briefly smiled, intending to walk over and surprise her. Suddenly, Lin Tian paused, looking puzzled at He Qianqian. Lin Tian had initially thought that He Qianqian would directly take a taxi to his hotel after coming out, but she started walking in another direction from the hospital. "What is she doing?" Lin Tian swept a glance, thought for a moment, and then walked over. After coming out of the hospital, He Qianqian hurriedly walked to a fruit store next to the hospital. She wanted to buy some fruit to bring for Lin Tian to try. Dressed in a white shirt and blue denim shorts, He Qianqian attracted many eyes. On her way to buy fruits, many men covertly glanced at He Qianqian. Their eyes sparkled with amazement, such a beautiful woman. Accustomed to these men''s gazes, He Qianqian didn''t pay them any attention. She just walked briskly forward, only wanting to buy some fruit quickly to find Lin Tian. Seeing He Qianqian walk into the fruit store, Lin Tian was momentarily taken aback, then nodded in realization. So she had run off to buy fruit. Thus, Lin Tian stood far on the side, planning to suddenly appear when He Qianqian came over later to surprise her. "Move along, stop staring!" At that moment, a displeased voice on the street in front of the fruit store reached Lin Tian''s ears. Lin Tian glanced over, just to see a thirty-something plump woman looking annoyed while pulling a bald middle-aged man. And this middle-aged man was frequently glancing back toward the fruit store. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian frowned. Even though he did not know who this man was watching, Lin Tian guessed he was looking at He Qianqian. He knew of He Qianqian''s ability to turn heads, as people often snuck glances at her on the street, but there was nothing he could do about it. After all, Lin Tian couldn''t just rush up and beat someone just because they looked once. "Move! Stop staring!" That angry shout came again. Lin Tian looked up and saw that, though the bald middle-aged man was being pulled away by the plump woman beside him, he was still frequently turning back, unwillingly glancing at the fruit store. With no other choice, he was dragged away by the plump woman. And just then, Lin Tian also saw He Qianqian coming out with a bag of fruit. Seeing He Qianqian, the bald man''s eyes brightened, almost unabashedly staring at her. Feeling the blatant gaze of the man beside her, He Qianqian frowned slightly, didn''t say anything, just quickened her pace. Seeing her husband still continuously staring at this woman, the plump woman completely lost her temper, yelling, "Have you never seen a woman before, still staring!" The plump woman''s shout was full of vigor, heard throughout the entire street. Suddenly startled by the voice, He Qianqian paused subconsciously in her steps. Who knew that this pause would invite trouble. The chubby woman scolded her husband, then turned to He Qianqian and started lashing out, "You vixen, why dress so scantily if not to seduce? Shameless!" "You..." He Qianqian''s eyes widened in shock at the woman, face filled with astonishment, having never encountered such a person before. "Look, what are you looking at? Be careful or I''ll gouge out your eyes, you ****, don''t know how many men have slept with you!" The chubby woman stood with her hands on her hips, her aura completely imposing. "You..." He Qianqian''s face turned white with anger, wanting to retaliate but unable to curse out a single word. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You what? Dressing so innocently, who knows where you''ve been working!" the chubby woman sneered at He Qianqian. He Qianqian''s breathing became rapid, clearly infuriated. She had never been insulted so senselessly and harshly in her life! The sudden conflict drew the attention of the surrounding crowd, curious onlookers began to circle around. Upon hearing the chubby woman''s words, many people turned their gazes towards He Qianqian, whispering among themselves. The surrounding glances and whispered words only added to He Qianqian''s embarrassment. Seeing that He Qianqian didn''t respond, the chubby woman did not let up, continuing to berate,"You vixen, you..." "Slap!" Suddenly, a resounding slap cut her off! Slap! The sudden slap stunned everyone, The slap directly knocked the chubby woman to the ground! Everyone gazed in shock at the scene, dumbstruck by the young man who had suddenly appeared. Seeing this person, He Qianqian opened her mouth wide in disbelief, "Lin Tian?" Lin Tian coldly stared at the woman he had just slapped down, his tone chilling, "Shout again and I''ll rip your mouth apart!" "You, you dare to hit me..." the chubby woman struggled to get up, covering her swollen cheek, her words leaking through her lips. "Slap!" Lin Tian slapped her again. Spit! A tooth, covered in blood, was spat out! Lin Tian''s slap had knocked her tooth out. "Hey!" At this moment, the bald man finally reacted, charging forward intending to teach Lin Tian a lesson. With a calm face, Lin Tian kicked up sharply. Lin Tian directly kicked the man, sending him flying. After scanning the two of them, noticing people beginning to take photos, Lin Tian decided not to linger and, grabbing the somewhat dazed He Qianqian, quickly walked away. After walking briskly for a while, Lin Tian grasped He Qianqian''s hand and slowed his pace. As soon as he slowed, He Qianqian, still in shock, looked at Lin Tian, "Why are you here?" "I came over as soon as I received your call, I was actually planning to surprise you," Lin Tian said somewhat helplessly. He Qianqian helplessly shook her head, the previous scene still seemed somewhat surreal to her. But that woman was truly detestable. "Let''s go, let''s go back," Lin Tian said consolingly, giving He Qianqian a slight smile. Half an hour later, Lin Tian and He Qianqian arrived at the hotel where Lin Tian was staying. By then, He Qianqian had calmed down. Back in the room, they talked for a bit about his grandmother''s condition, then He Qianqian went to the bathroom to take a shower. Busy with her grandmother''s affairs, He Qianqian hadn''t showered properly for days. Seeing He Qianqian taking a shower, Lin Tian, bored, lay on the bed watching TV. A few minutes later, He Qianqian emerged in a white bathrobe and began drying her hair with a hair dryer. Seeing He Qianqian in just a white bathrobe, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, and he quietly walked over to her. Coming behind He Qianqian, he suddenly pulled at the bathrobe. "Ah..." He Qianqian screamed. Chapter 94 - 82 Did I Hear Wrong? Lin Tian turned his head and found that his cellphone was ringing. Lin Tian leaned over to pick up the cellphone and glanced at it. "Who is it?" He Qianqian asked curiously, lifting her head. "It''s my mom," Lin Tian replied, and then he answered the call. "Hello? Mom!" "Bro! You''re famous now! You''ve become the top scorer!" An excited shriek from his sister Lin Fang came through the phone. "What happened?" Lin Tian asked, somewhat startled. "Hey! Brother, you haven''t forgotten the date, have you? It''s the 23rd, the college entrance exam scores are out!" Lin Fang''s voice turned urgent over the phone. "Ah?" Lin Tian was taken aback; he had indeed forgotten. However, after a moment''s pause, he realized what his sister meant; he must have scored well, possibly even as the top scorer. So Lin Tian asked with curiosity, "Did you check for me? How did I do?" "I used your exam registration number to check online, and brother, do you know how many points you scored? 700 points! You''re the top scorer in the college entrance exam, no one in the province scored higher than you!" Lin Fang''s voice was loud, even He Qianqian at his side could hear. Hearing Lin Fang''s voice on the phone, He Qianqian was stunned. She hadn''t expected Lin Tian to score so high. "Hey, Lin Tian, where are you now?" This time, the voice of his mother, Shi Qing, came through the phone. Clearly the phone had been passed to her. "Uh..." Lin Tian hesitated briefly then said, "I''m hanging out in Jia''an City." "Stop hanging out, and come back quickly," Shi Qing''s voice was also filled with excitement. Her son had done so well; she felt a sense of pride and relief. "Oh, okay, I''ll do that," Lin Tian nodded again and again. After a brief chat with his mom, Lin Tian hung up the phone. After hanging up, Lin Tian glanced at He Qianqian, gave a wry smile, and said, "It looks like I have to go back." "You should go back. Come over again when you have time," He Qianqian said with a light smile, then looked at Lin Tian with some surprise, "I didn''t expect you could score that well." "Well, that''s because you don''t know who taught this student!" Lin Tian boasted with a smile, reaching his hand toward He Qianqian. "Don''t move!" He Qianqian slapped Lin Tian''s hand away, gave him a look, and huffed, "And you''re boasting? You don''t even know how bad you used to be in your grades." ** A day later, carrying a small bag, Lin Tian arrived at Greenlight Residential Complex. Originally, Lin Tian did not want to return so soon, but his family had urged him fervently, so he had no choice but to come back. As he walked into the entrance of the residential complex, he hadn''t gone far when he saw a mother and son approaching from ahead. The mother and son held their heads high, exuding a great deal of confidence. They seemed very spirited. After glancing at the mother and son, Lin Tian''s brows slightly furrowed. He recognized them; they used to live above Lin Tian''s apartment. Later, they moved out and rented their old place to someone else. He didn''t know why they had come back now. The son used to go to the same school as Lin Tian, but after they moved, he transferred to another school. Lin Tian did not like this family at all because they were too boastful. Still, he continued walking forward. "Hello, Aunt Lin, come over when you have the time," Lin Tian greeted them as he walked by. "Oh, Lin Tian!" Aunt Lin''s face, with some wrinkles, lit up with recognition. "Mhm!" Lin Tian replied politely, then planned to leave, but she stopped him. "Hey, don''t go. Lin Tian, you''re also a senior three student, right?" Aunt Lin asked warmly, smiling at Lin Tian. "Yes," Lin Tian stopped, looking at her curiously. "The scores came out yesterday. How much did you score?" Aunt Lin continued to smile at Lin Tian. From her smile, Lin Tian knew what was going on. Her son must have scored well, and she was probably looking to show off again. Now Lin Tian also realized why they were here. Not wanting to waste time, Lin Tian replied casually, "It was okay." "Could you make it into a second-tier university?" Aunt Lin looked at Lin Tian with an encouraging gaze, as if talking to a junior, "It''s okay if you didn''t, you can always retake the exam next year, just work hard. My son Feng got 650 points this year." "Oh, congrats then!" Lin Tian said with some resignation. With that, he prepared to leave. But before Lin Tian could step away, Aunt Lin grabbed his hand, "Hey, I haven''t finished talking to you, child. You''re in such a hurry. I''m telling you, if you decide to retake the exam and need help, just ask Feng if he''s around. We moved back here." "..." Lin Tian was speechless, opened his mouth but eventually said nothing. As he was about to leave, suddenly a group of people walked into the residential complex. The group headed inside and encountered Lin Tian and the other two. Seeing Lin Tian, the middle-aged leader''s eyes brightened, and he quickly approached, "Is this Lin Tian?" "I am? And you are...?" Lin Tian looked at the man in confusion. "I''m from the city''s education bureau, and on behalf of the bureau, I congratulate you for having secured the top score on the college entrance exam. We''ve also brought a small scholarship for you!" The middle-aged man smiled warmly at Lin Tian. He had seen Lin Tian''s photo beforehand, so he recognized him. "Ah? Oh! Thank you!" Lin Tian responded belatedly and quickly said, "Please, come over to my place." As the group walked away, Aunt Lin and her son stood there frozen, staring in disbelief. Top scorer on the college entrance exam? Did they hear that right? Lin Tian? ... Bringing this group of people back home turned the place lively again. In the following days, Lin Tian''s home buzzed with bustle. There were friends and relatives coming to congratulate, news reporters and TV stations conducting interviews, and then the banquets to host. For a whole week, Lin Tian had no respite. He had to deal with one thing after another. Lin Tian found it all very annoying; this wasn''t what he wanted at all. If it were up to him, he would prefer to hide away in his room reading novels. But that just wasn''t possible. Essential socializing still had to happen, of course, mostly pressured by his mother, Shi Qing. Sick to death of it all, Lin Tian began to regret why he ever bothered to perform so well academically, landing him in the current situation. However, after a week, the troubles died down quite a bit. While some websites still wanted interviews, he managed to fend them off. Finally, Lin Tian could catch his breath. That afternoon, after finishing lunch, Lin Tian, bored, sprawled on the sofa watching TV. "I''m off to work," said Lin Fang, who didn''t have the luxury of leisure like Lin Tian. She had found a summer job to ''gain some experience.'' "Oh, that soon?" Lin Tian looked up at the wall clock and saw it was just twelve-thirty. "Someone invited us sisters out for the afternoon." Lin Fang said as she opened the door to leave. Lin Tian didn''t think much of it and responded, continuing to watch TV. An hour later, Lin Tian, bored with flipping through TV channels, turned off the set in resignation, muttering, "Nothing good on." Stretching languidly, he reached for his phone to check for updates on the novels he was following. But the moment he unlocked his phone, it began to vibrate in his hand. Lin Tian glanced at the screenit was a call from an unknown number. Seeing the number, Lin Tian frowned, puzzled, and answered, "Hello?" As soon as the call connected, the frantic and anxious voice of his sister, Lin Fang, came through, "Brother! Hurry, save me, I''m at Heavenly Eye, I... thud!" Her words were cut off abruptly as the call ended! Staring at the disconnected call buzzing on his phone, Lin Tian was stunned. After a moment of shock, Lin Tian''s face turned ashen and he scrambled to his feet! Lin Tian dashed out the door in a frenzy, not even bothering to change out of his slippers! Once outside, he forcefully flagged down a taxi, pulling out the passengers by force. Jumping into the cab, Lin Tian threw a wad of cash at the driver and barked coldly, "To Heavenly Eye! Fast!" Faced with Lin Tian''s fearsome glare, the driver, who had been about to curse, quietly started the car. Eight minutes later, Lin Tian stormed into the Heavenly Eye Club. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hey!" As Lin Tian burst in, two white-uniformed security guards at the door hurried forward to stop him. "Out of my way!" Lin Tian roared, shoving past the guards. He charged into the lobby, eyes wide as he frantically looked around. One sweeping glance later, Lin Tian quickly strode toward the front desk. Reaching the desk, Lin Tian grabbed a female supervisor with one hand and demanded, "Where is this person?" As he spoke, he took a small photo out of his wallet. In the picture were Lin Tian and his sister. "You" The sudden aggression whitened the female supervisor''s face with fear. "Hey, kid!" At that moment, the two security guards Lin Tian had shoved aside rushed back in, along with three more. Seeing the advancing guards, the female supervisor''s face quickly recovered some color, her eyes gaining a hint of confidence. "What are you doing!" One guard hustled over, grabbing Lin Tian''s shoulder, trying to spin him around. The other security personnel also charged toward Lin Tian. A flash of rage crossed Lin Tian''s eyes. Releasing the supervisor, he spun aroundsmack! Lin Tian''s slap sent the guard grabbing his shoulder flying, knocking him unconscious. "Bam!" Lin Tian forcefully kicked out! Smack! Another guard was sent flying with a kick. Lin Tian grabbed an ashtray from the counter and flung it. Bang! Instantly, another onrushing guard was struck in the head, bloodied and knocked out cold! Clean and efficient! In just a few seconds, three guards lay on the ground, immobile! Lin Tian''s ruthless display shocked everyone, and the remaining two guards froze, too frightened to advance. Lin Tian glared, his eyes bloodshot, then forcefully pulled the dazed female supervisor to him, demanding, "Take me to this girl!" "She she seems to be with Lin Tianyi!" the female supervisor stammered. "Take me there!" Lin Tian tightened his grip, commanding her! Chapter 95 - 83 You Want to Die, Im Waiting In the upstairs private room at Heaven and Earth, four young men clutching four dazed young girls were drinking. Due to excessive drinking, their faces were all slightly flushed. "Come, let me sing ''The Boatman''s Love,''" one of the young men in his twenties said, hugging a groggy girl and smiling cheerily. Lin Fang tried weakly to pry the man''s arm from her shoulder, but she felt dizzy and powerless. Lin Fang''s eyes were hazy as she noticed the three classmates beside her were in the same condition. They were drugged! That was Lin Fang''s thought. "Brother, come quickly!" Lin Fang leaned weakly on the shoulder of the young man, feeling extremely anxious inside. Bang! The door instantly shattered into pieces! Lin Tian coldly swept his gaze around, threw the female supervisor he was holding, and strode inside. Upon entering, Lin Tian smelled the strong alcohol in the room and the lingering smoke in the air... Lin Tian frowned, scanned the room quickly, and instantly, intense rage flared in his eyes. His bloodshot eyes glared at a young man. This man was hugging his sister, and her condition obviously wasn''t good. Lin Tian, his face filled with anger, charged over rapidly! "Hey, you..." Seeing Lin Tian suddenly rush in, everyone in the room was astonished. But before they could react, Lin Tian rushed over and slapped one young man across the face. "Smack!" Lin Tian''s slap instantly swollen the young man''s face! Seeing the hand around his sister, Lin Tian''s gaze turned icy, he grabbed the man''s hand and snapped it! Crack! With a crisp sound, the man''s wrist was forcefully bent at a ninety-degree angle by Lin Tian! "Ahh!" A piercing scream leaked out. Hearing the scream, Lin Tian punched him cold-faced! His fist directly targeted the man''s mouth! "Er..." The young man''s cry stopped abruptly! He felt like a hammer had smashed into his mouth. Shattered! He felt all his teeth were shattered! Pain! Endless pain washed over him. Due to the pain, his face was all crumpled up. He wanted to scream, but he couldn''t even make a sound. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian picked up his somewhat groggy sister. Fast! Too fast! From the moment Lin Tian burst in until he picked up Lin Fang, very little time had passed. Just a few seconds. By the time Lin Tian had picked up his sister, the people in the room were still not reacting. "You..." Dazed for a moment, one of them pointed at Lin Tian as if he wanted to say something. But Lin Tian didn''t give him a chance. With one hand, he hoisted his sister over his shoulder, grabbed an empty beer bottle, and smashed it over the head of another person! Bang! The man''s head instantly split open! Blood flowed profusely! Lin Tian, with a cold face, threw away the shattered beer bottle in his hand, grabbed another empty bottle, and smashed it again! Bang! Again, in an instant, the opponent felt his head go fuzzy! Lin Tian grabbed the wine bottle and smashed it at another person! Bang, bang! Lin Tian was so fast that the two men couldn''t react before he forcibly knocked them to the ground! "Hmph!" Lin Tian coldly threw the broken beer bottle from his hand, coldly scanning the several people groaning non-stop on the ground. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian turned to the stunned manager and said, "Call some people over, help the girls out. And call a car to the hospital." "Ah, okay!" the manager paused for a moment, then turned and began instructing the onlookers outside the room. Lin Tian''s fierce appearance truly terrified the manager, she didn''t want to resist and provoke a beating, especially if it might cost her life. The others shared the manager''s sentiment, so no one dared resist Lin Tian; everyone obediently followed his commands. Watching the girls being helped out of the private room, Lin Tian glanced over and carried his sister out as well. Just as Lin Tian was about to leave the private room, a weak voice suddenly came from behind him, "Kid, you will regret this!" Lin Tian paused for a moment, then slowly turned around, only to see a young man lying on the couch, holding his forehead and looking at him with a sinister face. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he slowly walked over. As he approached, Lin Tian continued to squint at him. At that moment, he stared back at Lin Tian without showing weakness. "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled coldly, reached out and fiercely grabbed the other''s hair, and then viciously smashed his head onto the coffee table! Bang! The glass coffee table immediately developed several cracks. Lin Tian gripped his hair and lifted his head. The violent blow caused blood to slowly ooze out and flow into his eyes; Lin Tian squinted, leaned forward, and stared into his eyes, saying word by word, "You want to die, I''ll be waiting!" Saying this, Lin Tian scoffed, flung his hand, and quickly left. Less than ten minutes after Lin Tian left, a police car suddenly stopped at the entrance of Heavenly Eye. Then four or five police officers quickly ran toward Heavenly Eye. The leader was surprisingly Chen Yixuan. ** Meanwhile, Lin Tian was anxiously waiting outside a hospital room, and at that moment Lin Tian''s parents also hurried over. Such a major incident naturally couldn''t be kept from his parents. Aside from Lin Tian''s parents, the parents of the other three girls also arrived. After a long wait, the doctor finally came out of the hospital room. Seeing the anxious families waiting outside, the doctor comforted them, "The patient is fine, just drugged with some sedative. Resting after a drip will do." Hearing this, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, it''s all right! If something had happened to his sister, Lin Tian surely wouldn''t have let them off. After staying with his sister in the room for an hour, the family was ready to leave after the drip was finished. While waiting, suddenly two police officers walked into the room. Lin Tian glanced at the two officers, looking somewhat surprised. It turned out to be an acquaintance. Lin Tian saw Chen Yixuan in uniform. The instant Lin Tian saw Chen Yixuan, Chen Yixuan also saw him. Upon seeing Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan walked straight up to him and said expressionlessly, "Please come to the police station." "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled bitterly, raised his hands and held them out in front of Chen Yixuan, "Do you want to cuff me?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian somewhat unexpectedly, shook her head, and said, "No need." "Then let''s go," Lin Tian promptly got up. Chapter 96 - 84: Beautiful Lady, Please Have a Meal ``` "Ah..." Seeing this scene, Lin Tian''s father, Lin Cheng, panicked. "It''s nothing, just recording a statement. If you''re worried, you can come with us," knowing what Lin Cheng was concerned about, Chen Yixuan explained. Worried about Lin Tian, Lin Cheng still followed to the police station. Half an hour later, Chen Yixuan closed her notebook and stood up, "Alright, you can go now." "That''s it?" Lin Tian was somewhat surprised. Chen Yixuan gave Lin Tian a look, "What did you think? Let me tell you, I''ll handle the rest. They won''t seek revenge against you, don''t worry." Lin Tian looked at Chen Yixuan in surprise, as he had been prepared to face retaliation, but he hadn''t expected Chen Yixuan to have resolved the matter on his behalf. It seems Chen Yixuan had some connections that allowed her to influence the other party. Free of trouble, Lin Tian also breathed a sigh of relief and stood up to thank her, "Thanks!" Seeing that Lin Tian''s attitude was sincere, Chen Yixuan nodded with satisfaction, "Go on, and try not to stir up trouble for no reason." What does she mean by that? When have I ever caused trouble? Lin Tian felt dissatisfied when he heard this, but remembering that she had just helped him, he managed to resist talking back. Just as Lin Tian was about to leave the interrogation room, he halted mid-step, his body frozen in place. A look of surprise flashed across Lin Tian''s eyes. Just then, a synthesized electronic voice sounded in his mind: "Task: Help Chen Yixuan find the Jade Buddha. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point." A task, a task has actually appeared? "What''s wrong, aren''t you leaving?" Chen Yixuan, seeing Lin Tian standing there in a daze, frowned. Snapping back to reality, Lin Tian glanced at Chen Yixuan''s neck, and sure enough. Lin Tian remembered seeing a red cord around Chen Yixuan''s neck, and he had even seen the Jade Buddha while in Asia. The Jade Buddha was crystal clear and very beautiful. But now, the red cord around Chen Yixuan''s neck had vanished. Clearly, the Jade Buddha that hung from it was lost. "What are you looking at!" Chen Yixuan became slightly annoyed as Lin Tian gazed at her, not forgetting the ''intrusion'' he had committed previously. "Did you lose your Jade Buddha?" Lin Tian suddenly asked. "What?" Chen Yixuan was startled, then looked at Lin Tian in surprise, "How did you know?" The Jade Buddha was very important to her; it was a gift from her grandfather when she was a child, and she had worn it since then, holding deep sentimental value. But the Jade Buddha had been lost two days before, and she had no idea where it had gone. Even the use of surveillance cameras had failed to locate it. Having been disappointed, she was now surprised to hear news of the Jade Buddha, could it be... With this thought, Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian expectantly. Noticing the hope in Chen Yixuan''s eyes, guessing what she was thinking, Lin Tian shook his head, "I just noticed the red cord on your neck was gone, so I asked, I haven''t found it." Chen Yixuan paused for a moment, then her expression showed a hint of disappointment. Seeing the disappointment on her face, Lin Tian gave a slight smile, "Although I haven''t found it, I can help you get it back!" "You? Forget it!" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian dismissively. Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, "Don''t believe me? Remember when I said I''d help you catch a criminal last time?" "Uh..." Chen Yixuan was taken aback, recalling the previous incident. After hesitating for a moment, Chen Yixuan spoke tentatively, "Fine, if you really find it, I''ll treat you to a meal." "No problem, just trust me!" Lin Tian smiled confidently and then quickly turned and left the interrogation room. Watching Lin Tian''s retreating figure, Chen Yixuan shook her head, still somewhat skeptical that Lin Tian could find the Jade Buddha, as she herself didn''t even know when it had been lost. Could he really find it? Chen Yixuan was doubtful. As soon as Lin Tian left the interrogation room, Lin Cheng, who had been anxiously waiting outside, hurried over, "Xiaotian, is everything okay?" "Dad, it''s okay, we can go home now." Lin Tian gave his father a reassuring smile. "Are you sure it''s okay?" Lin Cheng was still somewhat concerned. "Absolutely," Lin Tian responded confidently. "Good, good!" Lin Cheng breathed a sigh of relief. Exiting the Public Security Bureau, Lin Cheng called Shi Qing to learn she and Lin Fang had already returned home, so Lin Cheng and Lin Tian didn''t go to the hospital and instead took a taxi home. Sitting in the back seat of the taxi, Lin Tian closed his eyes and began to focus his attention on the Supernatural Ability System. His gaze swept over the superpower menu and finally rested on one ability: Level 1 Divination Technique, which required one Supernatural Point to exchange. As Lin Tian focused on the Divination Technique, information about it instantly appeared in his Sea of Consciousness. After reading the information carefully, Lin Tian nodded slightly and exchanged for it. With a thought from Lin Tian, one of the four golden Supernatural Points floating above his Sea of Consciousness disappeared, and he instantly felt a warmth throughout his body. The warm sensation was fleeting, and then Lin Tian no longer felt any differences. But Lin Tian knew that he had learned the divination technique. This Level 1 Divination Technique was weak and could only predict trivial matters. Moreover, it couldn''t be used on himself or even on people close to Lin Tian. This was the so-called ''fortune-telling others but not oneself.'' Despite its weakness, the Divination Technique was sufficient to help Chen Yixuan find the Jade Buddha. After returning home and comforting his sister a bit, feeling there were no issues, Lin Tian retired to his room. Sitting on a chair, Lin Tian took out three one-yuan coins from his pocket. Holding the silver coins, he murmured to himself and activated the Divination Technique before tossing them onto the desk. Whoosh~! The three silver coins spun rapidly on the desk, with Lin Tian watching intently. Finally, the coins stopped spinning. Just as they settled, a stream of information appeared in Lin Tian''s mind. As for what the information specifically was, Lin Tian couldn''t quite articulate it; it was ineffable... Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian closed his eyes, thought for a moment, then left his bedroom and told his parents he needed to step out for a bit. Afterward, Lin Tian opened the door and walked out. ``` Lin Tian walked out of the gate of the residential complex, looking around before heading to the right. As for why he chose the right, it was Lin Tian''s intuition that told him he would find the Jade Buddha that way. After walking a certain distance, Lin Tian suddenly stopped at a bus station. Why stop here? It was that indescribable feeling again. Watching the buses pass by one after another, suddenly Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. A number 25 bus was approaching in the distance. When the bus came to a halt, Lin Tian got on. Why get on the bus? It was that same indistinct feeling. This was the marvel of Divination Technique. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian got off the bus. As soon as he disembarked, he looked around and found himself at the City Sports Square. "Could the Jade Buddha be here?" Lin Tian wondered, and then followed his feelings forward. After a few steps, Lin Tian suddenly felt that the Jade Buddha was not far away. Lin Tian walked slowly into the sports square and then towards the basketball court. As he walked, suddenly, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks, his gaze fixed on a young man wearing a white basketball uniform. Lin Tian had a strong feeling that the Jade Buddha was on him. He then quickened his pace towards the young man. With one glance, indeed, he saw a red cord around the young man''s neck. Seeing the cord, a sudden realization flashed through Lin Tian''s mindthe Jade Buddha must be on his neck. Thinking this, Lin Tian approached him and said calmly, "Did you pick up a Jade Buddha?" Wang Hao, who was watching the basketball game, was about to curse when someone blocked his view, but Lin Tian''s words made him pause and his insult retracted. After a moment of silence and a glance at Lin Tian, Wang Hao''s face flashed with impatience, "What Jade Buddha? I don''t know what you''re talking about, get lost!" Lin Tian didn''t budge, calmly looking at him, "What you''re wearing around your neck is it." "****, are you looking for trouble?" Wang Hao stood up in anger. His 1.8 meters height seemed quite oppressive as he stood. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he extended his hand, demanding coldly, "Give it to me!" Although Lin Tian hadn''t intended to use force, he pondered whether it was necessary now. If he wouldn''t give it, Lin Tian was ready to snatch it by force! Though Wang Hao appeared defiant, he was somewhat uneasy inside because indeed, he had picked up the Jade Buddha. But he didn''t want to hand it over, so he said with a scowl, "This is my thing; what nonsense are you talking about?" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, his face emotionless, "The Jade Buddha I dropped has a ''moon'' carved on the back. If it''s there, give it to me." "Uh..." Wang Hao was speechless because there really was a moon character on the back of the Jade. This convinced him that Lin Tian was telling the truth. However, Wang Hao had no intention of handing it over and waved his hand impatiently, "Get lost, there''s no ''moon'' character." Lin Tian''s face grew cold; his patience had worn thin. Since the other party was being uncooperative, Lin Tian had no intention of showing any more mercy. With that thought, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward and reached out abruptly. "What are you doing?" Wang Hao tried to grab Lin Tian''s hand. But he couldn''t catch him; Lin Tian grabbed the red cord around his neck and pulled hard! Snap! Lin Tian instantly broke the red cord. Lin Tian snatched the Jade Buddha and inspected it in his palm for a while, nodding slightly; it was indeed Chen Yixuan''s. "Damn it!" Wang Hao came back to his senses and wanted to rush over to fight. Lin Tian looked up and kicked out directly, knocking the other man to the ground. Then, with a faint glance, Lin Tian turned and left. "Don''t appreciate kindness!" Lin Tian thought to himself as he walked away. After getting the Jade Buddha, Lin Tian didn''t rush to return it to Chen Yixuan but went home first. Lin Tian stayed at home for three days, feeling that his sister had recovered from the shadow of the incident, and then he decided to complete Chen Yixuan''s mission. Lin Tian went to his room, took out the Jade Buddha, and walked out of his house towards the Public Security Bureau. Half an hour later, Lin Tian stood outside the Public Security Bureau, idly flipping the Jade Buddha in his hand. The Jade Buddha was beautiful, smooth and ice-cold to the touch, with a hint of intoxicating green. It looked expensive. Lin Tian turned the Buddha over. The back of the Jade Buddha indeed had a ''moon'' character, though in traditional Chinese script. Lin Tian knew about the character on the back through his clairvoyant ability. After waiting a while longer, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened as Chen Yixuan came out. At that moment, Chen Yixuan was talking with a colleague as they walked out of the Public Security Bureau''s gates. Seeing Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian quickly approached, "Beautiful lady!" Upon seeing Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan paused, excused herself to her colleague, and then walked toward Lin Tian. When she reached Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan frowned and looked at him displeased, "Don''t call me like that, or I''ll arrest you!" Lin Tian pursed his lips and ignored her remark, simply saying, "Do you remember what you said?" "What?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian, puzzled. "You said you''d treat me to a meal!" "What I..." Halfway through her sentence, Chen Yixuan remembered something and looked at Lin Tian in shock, "You found my Jade Buddha?" Lin Tian smiled mischievously, stretched out his clenched hand, and then slowly opened it, "What do you think?" Seeing the familiar Jade Buddha in Lin Tian''s palm, Chen Yixuan was stunned. Had he really found it? Watching the bewildered Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian grinned, "Beautiful lady, please treat me to a meal." Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 97 - 85: What Do You Think? Staring at Lin Tian in a daze, Chen Yixuan reached out to take the Jade Buddha, examining it before saying, "This isn''t fake, is it?" Without speaking, Lin Tian just smiled and watched her. After a careful inspection, especially after seeing the word ''Moon'' engraved on the back, Chen Yixuan finally believed it. Indeed, this was indeed her lost Jade Pendant! Overcome with joy at its recovery, Chen Yixuan looked up at Lin Tian with a beaming smile, "Thank you, this really is my Jade Buddha." "Don''t just talk, what about the big meal you promised?" Lin Tian rolled his eyes. Hearing this, Chen Yixuan was at a loss for words and snorted coldly, "I''ll treat you tonight, I don''t have time right now. What''s your phone number? Tell me." "186..." Lin Tian then gave his phone number to Chen Yixuan. Thereafter, Chen Yixuan dialed Lin Tian''s number in front of him, and then said, "Okay, wait for my call tonight, I''m busy right now." With that, she turned and left. "Hey, what time tonight?" Lin Tian shouted from behind. "Eight o''clock!" Chen Yixuan''s voice came from a distance. Muttering to himself, Lin Tian complained, "What an attitude." Muttering under his breath, Lin Tian began to focus his attention inside his mind. As Lin Tian concentrated, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in his mind, "Task: Help Chen Yixuan find the Jade Buddha completed, reward one Supernatural Point." As the voice finished, Lin Tian discovered a golden Supernatural Point suddenly appearing in his mind. Looking at the four Supernatural Points floating in his mind, Lin Tian thought to himself, "I used one point earlier, and now I''ve got another, making it four again just right." Just like before, Lin Tian still had four Supernatural Points. It might have seemed like he hadn''t made a profit, but he had gained a Divination Technique Superpower. That was his real gain. "Not bad at all, I got a Divination Technique Superpower." Lin Tian was quite interested in this Superpower, even though it seemed not very useful at first glance, but who knows once it''s elevated to a high level. Looking down at his phone, Lin Tian saw that there was still time to spare, so he decided to head home first. Then, Lin Tian turned around and left, humming a song as he walked away: "I smile proudly, oh, I smile proudly..." At seven o''clock in the evening, Chen Yixuan called on time, "Hey, where are you? I''ll come and pick you up!" "I''m at home. Do you know where I live?" "I''ll be there soon, come outside." Having taken Lin Tian''s statement before, Chen Yixuan naturally knew where he lived. When Lin Tian stepped out of the residential complex''s entrance, it took only a few minutes before a black jeep stopped in front of him. "Get in!" A sharp command suddenly came from the driver''s seat. Lin Tian was somewhat startled as he looked inside at Chen Yixuan driving. After a moment of surprise, he opened the door and got in. Sitting in the passenger seat, Lin Tian turned his head and looked at Chen Yixuan somewhat baffled, "Why are you driving this car?" "What, I can''t?" Chen Yixuan didn''t even turn her head as she started the car. "No!" After a moment of hesitation, Lin Tian shook his head. In Lin Tian''s mind, he imagined Chen Yixuan would show up in a small sedan. Who would have thought she''d arrive in a black jeep instead? This wildly adventurous vehicle was not typically favored by girls. Of course, thinking about Chen Yixuan''s character, Lin Tian had a sudden realization. Twenty minutes later, Chen Yixuan pulled over at a street food stall with her car. "Get out!" Chen Yixuan unbuckled her seatbelt and said. After getting out of the car, Lin Tian looked at the street food stall in surprise and turned to Chen Yixuan with a puzzled expression, "This isn''t the ''feast'' you were talking about, is it?" "A feast, the meal of a street food stall is naturally a feast." Chen Yixuan gave Lin Tian a glance and headed towards the street food stall. My god... Lin Tian was so exasperated he almost spit blood, this was what she called a feast... "Boss, give me a grilled snails and a braised carp! The usual for everything else," Chen Yixuan called out as soon as they walked in. Helpless, Lin Tian had no choice but to follow her in. Half an hour later, Lin Tian nodded with satisfaction, "The taste is really good, who would have thought this place would have such a tasty street food stall." "Right? I didn''t trick you, did I!" Chen Yixuan stretched out her hand and sucked on a snail, looking somewhat smug. "Not bad!" Lin Tian wiped his hands and picked up a piece of braised pork with his chopsticks, biting into it! Fatty but not greasy! "Hmm, very good!" Lin Tian chewed on the braised pork with big bites, speaking with a muffled voice, his face full of satisfaction. Just as they were nearly done eating and Lin Tian thought about taking a rest, suddenly a noisy dispute erupted, "Damn it! Just apologizing is enough? Lick it clean for me!" Lin Tian was startled and looked up. After listening for a while, Lin Tian figured out what was going on. It turned out that a young man accidentally knocked over a table of beer, spilling it on the leg of one of the people there. And even though the young man was apologizing, it seemed the group at the table had drunk too much, wouldn''t let it go easily, and actually demanded the young man lick it clean. Lin Tian didn''t want to get involved in this matter and, after watching for a while, continued to lower his head to eat. But just as Lin Tian lowered his head to eat, he noticed that Chen Yixuan, who had been sitting on the ground, had already gotten up. Lin Tian looked up and was stunned to see Chen Yixuan walking straight towards that table. After a moment of shock, Lin Tian shook his head helplessly. Worried something might happen to Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian also got up and walked over. With a stern face, Chen Yixuan arrived in the middle of the noisy group, walked up to the table, slammed her hand down, and shouted, "Fat Head Seven, do you want to go back inside?" "F*ck, I..." The man started to roar with fury and looked up to curse, but as soon as he looked up, he saw Chen Yixuan''s icy face. Seeing Chen Yixuan, Fat Head Seven sobered up instantly from his drunken stupor, hurriedly stood up, and said with an awkward smile, "Officer Chen..." "What are you trying to do?" Chen Yixuan asked with a cold voice and a frosty face. "Nothing, nothing at all!" Fat Head Seven said with an awkward smile. Then he turned around and gently patted the young man on the shoulder with a friendly smile, "Bro, my apologies, I got dizzy from drinking some horse piss, sorry about that, really sorry!" Seeing how quickly the man''s attitude had done a 180, the young man was stunned. "Don''t cause trouble!" Chen Yixuan coldly glared at Fat Head Seven and turned to leave. "Okay, okay!" Fat Head Seven quickly nodded in agreement. As she turned around, Chen Yixuan saw Lin Tian and looked at him strangely, "How come you''re here?" "Nothing much," Lin Tian said with an awkward smile. It seemed that Chen Yixuan was more impressive than he had imagined. She simply didn''t need his help. After the two of them returned to their seats, Lin Tian watched the group of people who were in a hurry to pay and leave, and he asked Chen Yixuan with some curiosity, "I didn''t expect you to be so capable!" "It''s nothing," said Chen Yixuan with a faint smile. She seemed not to take it to heart and wasn''t keen on elaborating. Through this scene, Lin Tian also came to realize that Chen Yixuan was not simple. Could someone ordinary have scared that group away with just a few words? Twenty minutes later, they finished eating. Lin Tian wiped his mouth with a napkin, stretched contentedly as he got up, and said with a smile, "I''ve had my fill. What are your plans? Want to take a walk together?" Chen Yixuan thought for a moment and then nodded, "Alright, I don''t have anything else to do today anyway." "Then let''s go." After paying the bill, the two of them walked out of the eatery, strolling shoulder to shoulder. After a moment''s hesitation, Chen Yixuan turned her head and looked at Lin Tian, "I haven''t thanked you for saving my life last time." "Ah, it was nothing!" Lin Tian was momentarily stunned, then responded. "I saw the news a few days ago, I couldn''t believe that you were also the top scorer of the college entrance examination! I was really surprised when I saw it was you," Chen Yixuan said curiously, looking at Lin Tian. "What did you think?" Lin Tian said with a light smile, "Did you think I was the type of student who fights and causes trouble every day, who drinks and smokes without a care?" "To tell you the truth, I actually did think that way." "Besides being a bit of a flirt, everything else about me is pretty good." "A bit of a flirt? You''re a huge womanizer. Just thinking about it makes me angry!" Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes as if the thought of it bothered her. "It''s just a man being a man," Lin Tian chuckled. ... Walking leisurely on the sidewalk, the two chatted idly. "Hmm, what''s wrong?" Walking along, Lin Tian noticed Chen Yixuan suddenly stop, as though she was looking at something. Lin Tian looked in the direction of Chen Yixuan''s gaze with confusion and soon spotted a middle-aged man wearing a duckbill cap ahead. It was summer, cool in the evening, yet the man was strangely wearing a hat at this time of night. Chen Yixuan stared intently at the man ahead, not replying to Lin Tian, as if pondering something. After a moment of thought, Chen Yixuan briskly walked forward. Finding Chen Yixuan approaching, the man in the duckbill cap seemed to sense something and quickly turned to leave. Noticing his action, Chen Yixuan immediately rushed forward. As Chen Yixuan charged at him, the man also started to run away quickly. "Stop right there!" Chen Yixuan no longer concealed her presence and shouted commandingly. But the man did not heed her and ran even faster. "Stop right there!" Chen Yixuan hastily pursued. "This..." Lin Tian watched in astonishment as Chen Yixuan quickly took up the chase, and in the blink of an eye, Chen Yixuan had disappeared from sight, as had the man she was chasing. Lin Tian stood there, dazed, and after a moment''s thought, he pieced together why this had happened. Perhaps that man was a criminal, and Chen Yixuan must have spotted him, which is why she went after him. "She''s really something else!" Lin Tian looked somewhat helplessly at the now empty space where he was left all alone. "What should I do now?" Lin Tian muttered to himself. After pondering for a while, Lin Tian took out three coins from his pocket. Holding three silver coins in his hand, Lin Tian tossed them. Clatter! The silver coins spun rapidly on the ground. The moment the coins stopped, a wave of enigmatic information transferred into Lin Tian''s mind. Sensing the information in his mind, Lin Tian quickly started running forward. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian stopped at the entrance of a dark alley, waiting quietly. After waiting five minutes, a figure slowly approached from a distance. Wang Bing walked leisurely towards the alley, thinking smugly to himself, "Damn, that wench thinks she can catch up with me? Dream on. But it seems I can''t go out for a while now, need to lay low for some time." Considering his next steps, Wang Bing walked slowly into the alley. With his strong anti-surveillance capabilities, he believed no one could find him at this time. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He thought himself to be completely safe. But just as he stepped out of the alley, he froze. He stared blankly at the young man standing before him. He remembered this boy was the one standing with that girl. How was he here? And it seemed as if he had been waiting here for some time. How was that possible? Looking at his shocked expression, Lin Tian said with a smile, "I''ve been waiting for you for a long time." After a brief stupor, Wang Bing realized what was happening, scanned his surroundings to see it was just Lin Tian, then a flash of murderous intent crossed his face and he charged swiftly towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian smiled faintly, ready for his opponent to come closer. A few seconds later, Lin Tian glanced at Wang Bing, now lying on the ground powerless, and cheerfully dialed Chen Yixuan''s number, "Hello, beauty." Five or six minutes later, Chen Yixuan ran over, gasping for breath. Looking at Wang Bing who was immobile on the ground, Chen Yixuan stared at Lin Tian in shock, "Did you really catch him?" "What do you think?" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. Chapter 98 - 86: Chicken Flavored Carrots "How did you manage to catch him?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian in astonishment. Lin Tian shrugged helplessly, "After you left, I just wandered around, and then I happened to meet him here. Later, he tried to attack me, so I had no choice but to overpower him." "Really?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian with a skeptical face, thinking it was too coincidental. "Of course," Lin Tian nodded as if it were a matter of course. Despite the far-fetched excuse, what did it matter? Lin Tian didn''t want to spend so much time concocting a perfect excuse. A barely passable one to deal with her was enough. "Beep beep..." A series of urgent siren sounds came from outside. Upon hearing the sirens, Lin Tian was startled and looked at Chen Yixuan somewhat surprised. Noticing the expression on Lin Tian''s face, Chen Yixuan explained, "He is a high-level fugitive wanted by the Public Security Bureau. After I lost him, I had already informed my colleagues. I also shared my location with them when I arrived. They should be here by now." Lin Tian glanced outside and already noticed that the siren had stopped, obviously, the police car had come to a halt. Not wanting to deal with the police, Lin Tian then looked at Chen Yixuan with a smile, "Beauty, I''ve helped you out again, shouldn''t you treat me to a meal?" "Didn''t I treat you already?" "This time is this time, last time was last time!" "Fine, I''ll contact you later!" "This time, I want something fancy!" Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes somewhat helplessly, "Okay!" "Should I leave now?" Seeing figures rapidly approaching from a distance, Lin Tian didn''t plan to meet with those policemen and quickly walked outside. As he passed by Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian sneakily reached out and pinched Chen Yixuan''s pert buttocks! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Smack! Lin Tian pinched and ran away swiftly before Chen Yixuan could react. Having her buttocks pinched, Chen Yixuan was stunned for a moment, then furiously shouted at Lin Tian''s quickly departing back, "Kid, I won''t let you off!" "Feels nice, haha!" Lin Tian''s hearty laughter carried from afar. After running a distance, Lin Tian slowed down, looked at his right hand, and muttered, "Feels really nice!" ** Three days later, just when Lin Tian thought Chen Yixuan had forgotten about treating him to a meal, her call came through. Staring at the number on the phone screen, Lin Tian was startled for a moment, then answered the call with a chuckle, "Beauty, is it time to treat me to a meal?" "Hmph, you still have the nerve to say that!" Chen Yixuan''s cold snort came through the phone. "What''s wrong?" Lin Tian knowingly asked. "You..." Chen Yixuan opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing, as she couldn''t just say she was upset because you groped my buttocks. She couldn''t bring herself to say it, so she just huffed, "Are you free this afternoon? If you are, I''ll treat you to a meal, and if not, consider my debt to you paid!" If it weren''t for the fact that this incident had moved her closer to a promotion, Chen Yixuan wouldn''t bother dealing with Lin Tian, the little lecher. Although surprised that Chen Yixuan was still willing to treat him to a meal, Lin Tian readily agreed, "I''m free, I''m very free." "Good, I''ll contact you later!" saying this, Chen Yixuan abruptly ended the call. Staring at his phone that continued to buzz, Lin Tian smirked, "Such a tough attitude!" "Oh well, considering you''re a beauty, I''ll forgive you!" Lin Tian consoled himself. At four in the afternoon, Chen Yixuan called to say she had arrived at the entrance of Lin Tian''s residential complex. Lin Tian then hurriedly ran down, not quickly, because, from Chen Yixuan''s tone, if she didn''t see someone in five minutes, she was going to leave. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian shut the car door with a snap and cheerfully said. Afterward, Chen Yixuan led Lin Tian to a place called ''Binjiang Hotel'' and stopped. After getting out of the car, Lin Tian looked up at the hotel and nodded. This must be a three-star hotel, its decor definitely blew the previously visited food stall out of the water. It seemed Chen Yixuan really did bring him to a fancy place. After parking the car, the two headed to the hotel lobby. As they entered the lobby, Lin Tian saw a display stand outside the hotel. Lin Tian glanced at it; it seemed to be a request for high-level chefs or something. Lin Tian glanced at it and didn''t pay much attention, then walked inside. Inside the hotel, they ordered food, ate, and everything was quite ordinary. However, it was a bit subdued this time, possibly because Chen Yixuan was really a bit upset, and she barely interacted with Lin Tian. "Hey, you''re not really upset, are you?" Lin Tian took a bite of greens and curiously looked at Chen Yixuan, who was keeping a straight face across from him. Chen Yixuan glared at Lin Tian without responding. After swallowing the greens in his mouth, Lin Tian propped his chin with his hand and looked at Chen Yixuan sincerely, "Has anyone ever told you that you actually look quite adorable when you roll your eyes?" "What are you talking about!" Chen Yixuan glared at Lin Tian. "Beauty, even your glare has a unique charm!" Lin Tian beamed at Chen Yixuan, his face enraptured. Beaten by Lin Tian''s comment, Chen Yixuan no longer kept her stern face but merely glared at him again and scolded, "You little brat, watch your mouth." "Am I little? Where am I little?" saying this, Lin Tian humorously flexed his biceps, raising his eyebrows and winking at Chen Yixuan, "Is this little?" "Pfft~!" Stunned by Lin Tian''s comically amusing gesture, Chen Yixuan nearly spit out her juice. ... Thus, with Lin Tian purposely lightening the mood, Chen Yixuan finally relaxed a lot, and by the end of the meal, she no longer seemed angry with Lin Tian. After the meal, they rested for a while, then got up to leave the hotel. Just as Lin Tian stood up, his eyes suddenly lit up. His eyes gleaming, Lin Tian stared at a girl ahead. Not far in front of Lin Tian, a girl with long hair, dressed in a white suit and white trousers, was walking toward the back of the hotel counter. "Such a beautiful girl!" The moment Lin Tian saw the girl, his eyes lit up. This girl gave Lin Tian a very clean impression, just like the first ray of sunlight in the morning. Chen Yixuan, curious, followed Lin Tian''s gaze and took a glance at the girl, Chen Yixuan was also startled. Such an elegant girl. Although Chen Yixuan found the girl very beautiful, she was very displeased with Lin Tian''s behavior and kicked him, exclaiming, "Pervert, what are you looking at! Let''s go." "It''s not like I''m the only one looking," Lin Tian retorted with a pout, then followed Chen Yixuan outside. At the moment the girl appeared, many men in the hotel had turned their gazes towards her. "It''s normal for others to look, but you, you pervert, just stop polluting others'' view!" While walking out, Chen Yixuan disdainfully turned her head and glanced back at Lin Tian. Turning her head, Chen Yixuan was stunned. Lin Tian, who had just been behind her, was gone. Looking up, Chen Yixuan exploded in anger. Lin Tian had actually walked straight towards the girl. "What are you doing!" Chen Yixuan frowned and hurried over. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was browsing the information in his mind. Just then, a synthetic electronic voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission: Help Li Jing win the championship of the King of Cooking Contest. Reward: Two Superpower Points." Suddenly receiving the mission, Lin Tian was startled, but upon seeing the reward, he was delighted. Two Superpower Points were quite a generous reward. Naturally, Lin Tian decided to complete the mission. After reviewing the mission in his mind, he walked straight towards the girl. At that time, the girl was at the counter talking to the hotel staff. Looking at her, it seemed she was one of the hotel staff, likely a manager. Lin Tian walked over leisurely and stopped at the counter, calling out, "Are you hiring chefs here?" Following the receipt of the mission, Lin Tian naturally thought of the recruitment sign he had seen when he first came in. "Yes, but we''re looking for high-level chefs" The staff member at the counter looked skeptically at Lin Tian. Lin Tian looked too young, barely in his twenties. Such a person hardly met their requirements. Lin Tian''s words also caught Li Jing''s attention. After a glance at Lin Tian, Li Jing ignored him. In her view, Lin Tian was not the person she was looking for. At that moment, Lin Tian also looked at Li Jing and said with emphasis, "Am I not the person you''re looking for?" "May I ask where you have worked before, whether you have a chef''s certificate, where you graduated from, and how much work experience you have?" With no choice, the staff member had to ask. "I don''t have any of those, but I am the person you''re looking for," Lin Tian replied straightforwardly. He truly did not have any of such qualifications, and he couldn''t possibly forge fake diplomas. Li Jing, who had been giving instructions to a staff member, frowned upon hearing this and turned towards Lin Tian, her gaze fixed on him as she said, "Sir, you do not meet our requirements, thank you." "How will you know if you don''t try! I''m very talented!" "Please leave, we don''t need you," Li Jing spoke again. "Just try, give me a chance. If it doesn''t work, I''ll leave," Lin Tian insisted, speaking again. "Call security over," Li Jing, tired of dealing with Lin Tian and not even sparing him a glance, turned her head and instructed a staff member nearby. In her eyes, Lin Tian was clearly here to cause trouble! "Hey, what are you doing?" At this moment, Chen Yixuan also came over, frowning as she looked at Lin Tian. Lin Tian turned his head and glanced at Chen Yixuan, smiling, "They''re hiring chefs, and I think I''m quite skilled. I want to try!" "You can cook?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian skeptically. While they were talking, two uniformed security guards quickly approached from outside. "Mr. Li, what''s the matter?" The two security guards asked Li Jing respectfully as they approached. Li Jing glanced at Lin Tian and said blandly, "Are you leaving or not?" "Let me try," Lin Tian replied unflinchingly, not even glancing at the two security guards. "Escort this gentleman out!" Li Jing glanced at Lin Tian blandly, then turned her head and spoke to the two security guards. Immediately, the two security guards approached Lin Tian from both sides, each grabbing one of his hands, intending to drag him away. "What are you doing?" Chen Yixuan frowned at the scene. "Why bother!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, his hand gently shaking as he pulled free, then he wrapped his arms around each of the two security guards. Lin Tian''s grip was so strong that the two security guards'' faces turned ugly in an instant, struggling to break free but utterly unable to escape. Lin Tian looked at Li Jing with a beaming smile, "Give me a chance. If it''s not to your liking, I''ll leave immediately." Li Jing looked at Lin Tian, uncertain, then glanced at the two security guards being held effortlessly by Lin Tian. From the looks on the guards'' faces, they were clearly uncomfortable. Lin Tian''s show of strength clearly demonstrated that he was not simple and certainly not someone that the security guards could handle with force. "Really, just give me one chance," Lin Tian''s sincere tone came again. After glancing at the two security guards, Li Jing nodded, "Okay, if it doesn''t work out, please leave." "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded cheerfully and then let go of his hands. As soon as Lin Tian released them, the two security guards frantically shook their hands, took a deep breath, and then looked at Lin Tian as if he were a monster. "Let''s go, I can make stir-fried radishes taste like chicken!" Lin Tian said confidently with a slight smile. Carrots with a chicken flavor? Li Jing pursed her lips, thinking if it weren''t for Lin Tian''s display of terrifying strength and fear that he might cause trouble, she wouldn''t bother dealing with him. And carrots that taste like chicken? How could that be possible, Li Jing had never heard of anyone who could achieve that. This man must be out of his mind! Li Jing thought to herself. Yet, Lin Tian looked utterly confident. Chapter 99 - 87 I am Lin Tian Since Lin Tian had made a promise, Li Jing naturally let Lin Tian give it a try, which also gave her a good reason to refuse him later. Li Jing had decided that once Lin Tian was done cooking, she would kick him out. Li Jing did not believe Lin Tian could cook anything tasty; she just thought he was here to cause trouble. If Lin Tian continued to bother her after cooking, Li Jing was ready to call the police. She had even informed her subordinates about it. "Let''s go!" With a casual glance at Lin Tian, Li Jing led the way to the kitchen. Lin Tian followed with a smile, seeing Li Jing''s expression and knowing she did not believe in him. However, it didn''t matter. Soon, Lin Tian would make her believe. He was confident about it, especially after checking his superpower in his mind again. So, the group headed to the kitchen. Out of curiosity, Chen Yixuan also followed. She was dying to know. Lin Tian was going to cook, and he even dared to be so bold in someone else''s hotel? Was Lin Tian actually skilled or just there to fool around? Chen Yixuan mostly believed the latter; a young man, not even twenty, couldn''t possibly have good culinary skills, especially since it wasn''t in his family genes. Filled with various curiosities, Chen Yixuan walked over as well. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Minutes later, Li Jing and Lin Tian arrived at the hotel kitchen. Inside, Li Jing stopped, turned around, and looked indifferently at Lin Tian, "Make it quick." The sudden arrival of Li Jing with a group caught everyone in the kitchen off guard, looking at Li Jing strangely. Seeing the reaction of the people inside, the staff members who came with Li Jing quickly began to explain in a low voice. Hearing the staff''s explanations, the chefs inside gave Lin Tian peculiar looks. From Lin Tian''s appearance, they did not think he was any master chef; after all, compared to Lin Tian, he was too young, looking just like a teenager. And Lin Tian claimed he could make stir-fried radish taste like chicken? How is that done? Anyway, they had never heard of such a thing. Could it involve some special ingredients? Unoptimistic? All chefs were skeptical of Lin Tian, many viewing the situation simply as a spectacle, eager to see Lin Tian embarrass himself. Realizing many chefs had come to watch, Li Jing glanced over and said loudly, "Go about your business, Mr. Lin, come here for a moment." "Ah, okay!" Mr. Lin was a man in his forties, the chef in charge of the hotel. "Mr. Lin, later you will evaluate this gentleman''s cooking," Li Jing said indifferently after glancing at Lin Tian. "Ah, alright!" Mr. Lin nodded repeatedly, then glanced at Lin Tian. "Begin then, need any help?" Li Jing asked indifferently, looking at Lin Tian again. After a glance, Lin Tian saw the red radishes in the basket and shook his head, "No need." "Then begin." Lin Tian didn''t waste words and headed straight for the stove. Reaching the basket, Lin Tian picked up three red radishes and peeled them. Then Lin Tian took a kitchen knife and began to prepare to shred them. Seeing Lin Tian start, everyone''s gaze turned to him. Even the chefs who were cooking snuck peeks at Lin Tian. Knife skills! A high-level chef certainly has good knife skills. If Lin Tian had bragged so much, surely if he was skilled, his knife skills would be good too. Even Mr. Lin looked towards Lin Tian. And the moment Lin Tian started, Mr. Lin shook his head subconsciously! Poor! Such poor knife skills! Not to mention a chef''s level, Lin Tian''s knife skills were not even as good as a regular housewife. Merely cutting radish strips, Lin Tian seemed clumsy, with strips both thick and thin, extremely uneven. Seeing this scene, Mr. Lin outright dismissed Lin Tian''s culinary skills. Seeing Lin Tian awkwardly cutting radish strips, Li Jing smirked, already sure that Lin Tian was just causing trouble. However, having promised Lin Tian, Li Jing did not halt him and just let him continue. But Li Jing no longer held any hopes for Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian struggle even with cutting carrots, the chefs watching covertly began to buzz with discussions. Lin Tian naturally heard their discussions, though he couldn''t say much. He just complained inwardly, "Damn, I''m cutting well enough, how can it be so bad!" Although Lin Tian''s carrot cuts were uneven, they were still okay compared to his peers. At least sometimes Lin Tian did cook at home. Ignoring those voices, Lin Tian finished cutting the radish and then prepared some green onions. Next, Lin Tian rinsed the pot and poured in some oil. Watching the oil slowly heat up, Lin Tian focused his attention inside his mind and opened the superpower menu. His gaze swept across, and Lin Tian''s eyes stopped directly on a superpower: Level 1 Cooking Skills. It required one Supernatural Point to exchange. The moment Lin Tian focused on it, the information about Cooking Skills superpower was instantly fed into his mind. After reading it again, Lin Tian immediately exchanged it. With a thought by Lin Tian, a warm flow flashed through his body, and he knew he had successfully exchanged his superpower. Seeing the oil was ready, Lin Tian put the shredded carrots in and started to stir-fry. As Lin Tian moved, wisps of invisible smoke-like energy flowed from the spatula in his hand into the pot, infusing into the carrots. Lin Tian stir-fried, and seeing the carrots were half-cooked, he added some salt and continued to stir-fry. Seeing Lin Tian''s actions, everyone secretly shook their heads. Damn, showing off such mediocre skills! It''s just a simple home-cooked dish, after all! But Lin Tian didn''t care and continued stir-frying, then he poured in some soy sauce, fried it for a while longer, removed it from the heat, and sprinkled some green onions on top. "Done!" Lin Tian said, smiling at Li Jing. Li Jing watched Lin Tian wordlessly and shook her head before turning to Lin and said, "Lin, please have a taste." "Alright, sure." Despite not holding much hope for Lin Tian''s cooking skills, Lin still grabbed a pair of chopsticks and picked up the plate. Everyone''s gaze shifted towards Lin. As he put the carrot in his mouth and chewed, Lin was instantly stunned. The casual expression on his face disappeared, and he incredulously chewed a few more times quickly. Then his eyes widened, he slowly lowered his head, and looked in disbelief at the plate of seemingly ordinary carrots. How could this be? This taste... Everyone was taken aback by Lin''s expression. Seeing Lin''s dazed expression, someone murmured, "Could it be that it''s too awful? Did it stun Lin?" Li Jing also looked at Lin curiously. After hesitating for a while and seeing that Lin didn''t speak, Li Jing had no choice but to ask, "Lin, how is it?" Lin didn''t respond to Li Jing but reached out with his chopsticks again and took another bite of the carrots. Lin chewed the carrots quickly, closing his eyes as if savoring something. And Lin''s expression seemed somewhat... enraptured? Enraptured? Thinking of that, everyone was stunned. How could it be possible? The ugly carrots Lin Tian cooked enraptured the master chef Lin? Despite doubts, Lin''s expression indeed looked enraptured. Everyone stared at Lin, dumbfounded. After a while, Li Jing couldn''t wait any longer and had to ask again, "Lin, how is it?" It seemed Li Jing''s words snapped Lin out of it. Lin opened his eyes, glanced at Li Jing, then at the smiling Lin Tian, and finally lowered his head to look at the plate of shredded carrots and sighed, "So delicious!" So delicious? Everyone was stunned, staring at him in disbelief. Had they heard wrong? This simple carrot dish is delicious? "What?" Li Jing said in astonishment. Confused, she stared at Lin, wondering if she had heard wrong. Lowering his head to look at the carrots again, Lin shook his head and sighed, "Delicious, too delicious, and I can even taste the chicken flavor!" Chicken flavor? At this remark, the room fell silent! Everyone remembered what Lin Tian had said earlier, that he wanted to stir-fry carrots to taste like chicken. Could it really be... But how could that be possible? "Really?" Li Jing looked at Lin, shocked. Even Chen Yixuan by the side was stunned? How could this be? After a moment, Li Jing grabbed a pair of chopsticks and took a bite herself. Li Jing placed the carrot in her mouth and chewed, instantly freezing, her eyes wide open in disbelief. Li Jing chewed a few more times quickly, and the flavor lingered in her mouth! Chicken flavor! She actually tasted stir-fried chicken. Beyond the chicken flavor, there was also the crisp and refreshing taste of the carrots! Delicious! Li Jing had never tasted such delicious carrots! No, this could no longer just be called carrots. Seeing Li Jing''s expression, an intensely curious Chen Yixuan couldn''t wait, and after a while, as Li Jing was still somewhat stunned, Chen Yixuan eagerly grabbed a pair of chopsticks and picked up a piece of carrot. Upon tasting it, Chen Yixuan was also stunned. Chen Yixuan looked at the carrots on the plate with a face full of disbelief, as if she had seen a ghost. After a moment, Li Jing put down her chopsticks, took a deep breath, and walked over to Lin Tian, bowing apologetically, "I''m sorry, I didn''t recognize greatness before. Could we talk in my office?" "Of course," Lin Tian said with a slight smile. Lin Tian pulled the somewhat dazed Chen Yixuan, then followed Li Jing to her office. After Li Jing had left, a commotion erupted from the kitchen behind them. "Don''t fight over it, let me try, let me try!" "Damn, it really tastes like chicken, how is that possible!" A chorus of astonished voices followed. ** Half an hour later, Lin Tian and Chen Yixuan walked out of Binjiang Hotel. As they left the hotel, a look of disbelief still lingered on Chen Yixuan''s face. Reaching the parking lot, after getting into the car, Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian incredulously, "How could you stir-fry carrots and make them taste like chicken, and make them so delicious! It''s unbelievable!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows smugly, "Others might not be able to, but who am I? I''m Lin Tian, with me, anything is possible! Haha..." .............................. Chapter 100 - 88 Im Just That Awesome Seeing Lin Tian''s proud face, Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes, started the car, and said, "Make me a grand meal when you''re free!" "I''m very expensive!" "Expensive my foot. I haven''t even settled accounts with you, and you''re talking about money..." "Tch..." They teased each other along the way, and half an hour later, Chen Yixuan dropped Lin Tian off at his doorstep. Then, the two said goodbye. In the following days, Lin Tian visited the Binjiang Hotel a few more times. He mainly cooked to convince those who didn''t believe in him. After showing off a few of his skills, Lin Tian had won over everyone in the hotel, just waiting for the Chef King competition three days later. This Chef King competition was hosted by the Wu''an City TV station. Initially, the Binjiang Hotel planned to have Lin, the head chef, lead, but now it was naturally Lin Tian. However, Lin Tian had made it clear to the hotel that he only wanted to participate in the show, and he would leave after helping the hotel win the Chef King championship. He wouldn''t work at the hotel. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although the hotel really wanted to keep Lin Tian, they had no choice but to agree. For Lin Tian, he was actually just looking to claim the reward from a task related to Li Jing. Two days passed, and there was only one day left until the day of the Chef King competition. That afternoon, Lin Tian checked his pockets and realized he had no cash left, so he decided to go to the bank''s ATM downstairs to withdraw some money. "What are you going to do?" Shi Qing, who was watching TV at home, saw her son getting ready to go out and asked. "Just taking a walk!" Lin Tian replied casually and then started putting on his shoes to go out. Shi Qing glanced at him and didn''t bother to respond. After Lin Tian''s college entrance exam, Shi Qing had been less strict with him. She believed Lin Tian was already an adult and could have his own freedom. Walking out of the residential complex, Lin Tian headed to the right. About two hundred meters from the residential complex, there was a CCB ATM. Upon arriving at the ATM, Lin Tian found that both machines were already lined up with people. "What day is it today, so many people!" Lin Tian muttered under his breath as he started to line up at the back. There were four or five people ahead of Lin Tian, and he looked around out of boredom. Suddenly, his eyes lit up. Not far ahead of him, a girl with long, flowing hair stood quietly. The girl had long, smooth black hair, wore blue denim hot pants, and her long white legs were exposed. She was about one meter sixty tall with a very thin waist! Her back was beautiful! This was Lin Tian''s first impression. Of course, Lin Tian also knew some people looked like angels from behind but devils from the front. So, even though the girl''s back was beautiful, Lin Tian wasn''t sure she was actually pretty. But admiring the back wasn''t bad either. Lin Tian scrutinized the beautiful back view, suddenly feeling that waiting in line wasn''t so unbearable anymore. When the people in front of him had finished, Lin Tian stepped forward, continuing to queue behind the others. Time slowly passed, and the number of people in front of Lin Tian decreased, but the line with the girl hadn''t moved at all. Lin Tian was somewhat surprised and looked ahead of the girl. At the front of the girl''s line, there was a tall man, about one meter ninety, doing something at the counter but not moving for a long time. As the number of people in front of Lin Tian decreased once more, he took another step forward. Since Lin Tian moved forward and the girl''s line hadn''t, Lin Tian ended up in front of the girl, and he could now see her face. Lin Tian instinctively turned his head and breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, she wasn''t devil-level. Although the girl wasn''t stunningly beautiful like a heavenly immortal, she was quite cute with her chubby, sweet face, especially a black mole at the corner of her mouth, which added a special flavor. After a quick glance at the girl, Lin Tian felt it impolite to keep staring and turned his head away. After a while, it was Lin Tian''s turn to withdraw money, and he took out five thousand in cash. After getting the cash, Lin Tian turned to leave and noticed the burly man still at the neighboring ATM. Lin Tian curiously gave a glance and immediately felt speechless. The burly man, having finished withdrawing money, was now using the ATM as a mirror to adjust his hairstyle. Pouting and shaking his head, Lin Tian didn''t bother with him and turned to leave. Lin Tian had just walked a few steps when suddenly an annoyed voice came from behind him, "Hey, what''s wrong with you? If you''re not withdrawing money, move aside. Can''t you see there''s a line of people waiting behind?" The voice was delicate and quite pleasant to hear. Curious, Lin Tian turned around and saw the girl, her face filled with anger, looking at the man in front of her. I can''t stand it anymore! Song Xiaohui couldn''t hold back any longer. It was bad enough that this man took so long to withdraw his money, but even after that, he didn''t leave. He was still dawdling in front of the machine, even using the ATM''s screen as a mirror. That was too much! Initially, she didn''t want to make a fuss, but this man lingered on without leaving, continuing to dawdle; she just couldn''t stand it anymore. Hearing the voice from behind him, the burly man turned around, leaning his body against the machine, looked Song Xiaohui up and down and said indifferently, "I''m just standing here. What are you gonna do about it?" "You" Song Xiaohui glared at the burly man, at a loss for words. Curse him? She wasn''t good at cursing. Hit him? Not to mention she couldn''t fight, even if she could, facing this man who was over six feet tall, it wouldn''t be feasible. Giving Song Xiaohui a casual glance, the burly man''s mouth curved into a sneer, "If you keep me company tonight, I''ll let you go." "You scoundrel!" Song Xiaohui was furious! I''ve never seen such a person before! Everyone witnessed this conflict unfold, yet no one dared to interfere. The truth was, many were displeased with the burly man, but nobody dared to confront him. Why not? It was because of his intimidating physical stature. Considering the adversary was over six feet tall, confronting him might lead to a disadvantage! So, although internally siding with Song Xiaohui, no one spoke up to help. Shaking his head, Lin Tian decided not to cause trouble and turned to leave. But Lin Tian had just stepped forward when he stopped. A synthetic electronic voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission: Help Song Xiaohui teach Wu Binbin a lesson. Mission reward: One Superpower Point." Hearing the voice in his mind, Lin Tian paused, then slowly turned around. Well, looks like I can''t leave now! This mission definitely needed to be completed. To Lin Tian, this mission seemed quite simple; just a slight lesson to this burly man would earn him a Superpower Point. It was a typical low input, high reward situation! "What''s wrong? Not willing? Then piss off! Stop annoying me!" Wu Binbin examined Song Xiaohui from top to bottom, his face full of disdain. "You" Song Xiaohui looked furiously at Wu Binbin, choked by anger! But Song Xiaohui felt powerless, hoping for someone to verbally support her, even just a bit. Yet, she found that everyone around only watched silently, and no one spoke up in her support. Mainly because Wu Binbin''s intimidating size and presence made others hesitant to get involved. "Sigh!" Taking a deep breath, despite feeling extremely aggrieved, Song Xiaohui decided to let it go. The situation was stronger than the person! "Hey, why are you like this!" Just as Song Xiaohui was about to leave, sulking, a voice suddenly erupted. The sudden sound made everyone pause; all gazes turned towards the source of the voice. They then saw a young boy around eighteen or nineteen years old. Wu Binbin glanced at Lin Tian in surprise, then his eyes turned cold, and he barked, "Get lost!" "You get lost, or should I? I suggest it''s better for you to get lost!" Lin Tian said lightly, looking at him. "Heh" Wu Binbin laughed at Lin Tian''s response and stood up, walking towards him. Wu Binbin''s towering presence was intimidating; seeing him approaching, those in his path quickly stepped aside. Wu Binbin walked up to Lin Tian, bent down, and pointed his finger at Lin Tian''s forehead, pressing down hard. "Kid, you think you''re arrogant, huh? Think you''re tough, huh?" Being poked repeatedly on the forehead made Lin Tian frown. Lin Tian''s gaze turned icy, and with a swift movement, he grabbed Wu Binbin''s arm. Lin Tian turned around and executed a shoulder throw! Bang! Wu Binbin''s massive body slammed hard into the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust! Lin Tian''s strength was enormous; Wu Binbin felt his internal organs shift out of place, and couldn''t get up for a while. Looking at Wu Binbin, who couldn''t recover his breath for a moment, Lin Tian sneered, squatted down beside him, slapped his face, and spoke slowly, "That''s how tough I am, what are you gonna do about it!" The scene was utterly silent. Everyone was just staring blankly at Lin Tian. Chapter 101 - 89 Fierce! So fierce! Lin Tian, who was just 1.7 meters tall, had actually managed to easily throw Wu Binbin, who was 1.9 meters tall, over his shoulder. And his movements were so clean and efficient. Looking at Wu Binbin''s expression, it was obvious he hadn''t recovered from the shock yet. Fierce! Truly too fierce! Just now, everyone had thought Lin Tian was done for, but it turned out to be Lin Tian who subdued him. They had guessed the beginning but not the ending. And just as Lin Tian had thrown Wu Binbin to the ground, a synthetic electronic voice rang out in his mind: "Mission: Assist Song Xiaohui in teaching Wu Binbin a lesson has been completed. Reward: one Superpower Point." "All done," Lin Tian said, clapping his hands and standing up with a smile on his face. That mission was indeed simple. Looking down at Wu Binbin on the ground, he clearly hadn''t regained his composure yet and would need some time to get back up. Seeing this, Lin Tian turned around, smiled at the still somewhat dazed Song Xiaohui, and said, "I''m leaving." With that, without waiting for Song Xiaohui to react, Lin Tian turned and left. Watching Lin Tian''s departing figure, Song Xiaohui was momentarily stunned. Then, glancing at Wu Binbin struggling to get up, she hurriedly followed after him. Staying behind with Wu Binbin after being beaten was not a wise decision. "Hey, wait up!" Song Xiaohui called out to Lin Tian''s retreating figure. Hearing her voice, Lin Tian paused, turned around, and saw Song Xiaohui, wearing white sneakers, hurrying towards him. So, Lin Tian stopped and waited for a while. "Whew!" Out of breath, Song Xiaohui stood in front of Lin Tian: "You left quite quickly!" "Looks like you need more exercise!" Lin Tian said, smiling at the panting girl. After rolling her eyes at Lin Tian and catching her breath, Song Xiaohui expressed her gratitude, "Thank you for this time." "It''s nothing, just lifting a finger!" For Lin Tian, this really was as simple as lifting a finger, and there was even a Superpower Point reward. Why not do it? "No matter what, thank you." Song Xiaohui still expressed her gratitude. "It''s nothing," Lin Tian replied with a light smile. "Have you trained in martial arts?" Song Xiaohui curiously asked. That crisp and efficient shoulder throw had left a deep impression on her. It must be said, that move was indeed very domineering and cool! "Martial arts? A little," Lin Tian replied, laughing it off without further explanation. After chatting for a while, and with Song Xiaohui curious about Lin Tian, and Lin Tian having things to do, they both decided to sit down at a juice bar to talk for a while. An hour later, they parted ways. And as they left, they also exchanged phone numbers. Looking at the phone number in his hand, Lin Tian shook his head helplessly, a resigned look on his face: "Ah, the troubles of being handsome are endless, beauties cry and beg for my contact!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, passersby who walked past him were speechless. Handsome, with that look? Ignoring the eye-rolling bystanders, Lin Tian called He Qianqian''s number, planning to deepen their bond. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. My troubles, how could you understand? Lin Tian thought self-admiringly. ** A day later, Lin Tian arrived at Binjiang Hotel at the agreed time and then took a car with the hotel staff to the competition venue. In addition to Binjiang Hotel, there were two other hotels participating in the Cooking King competition. In the morning, Lin Tian and his group reached the designated location. When Lin Tian and his colleagues arrived, people from the other two hotels had also come. Seeing Lin Tian and his group enter, many people turned their eyes towards them. Especially toward Lin Tian. Lin Tian scanned the people, but didn''t bother with them. At that moment, a middle-aged man in a chef''s uniform approached Lin Tianyi, one of Lin Tian''s colleagues, and said with a smile, "Lin, I heard that your Binjiang Hotel has brought a young chef? Could it be him?" As he spoke, he looked Lin Tian up and down with a smile, clearly showing disdain: "He doesn''t look like he''s even fully grown!" Feeling annoyed, Lin Tian gave him a glare and retorted unabashedly, "You''re so old you''re losing your hair, but you''re still loitering around!" "What did you say, you little brat?" The man was furious! "I said you''d better hurry home to nurse," Lin Tian said disdainfully, glancing at him before turning and walking away. "You..." The bald man was fuming with rage. He had intended to provoke Lin Tian just to see what he was made of, and now he was the one who was infuriated! This was just a small interlude. After a short rest, the organizers saw that everyone had arrived, and half an hour later, the show officially started recording. With the host''s command, the persons from the other two hotels busied themselves. But there was no movement from Lin Tian''s side. Upon hearing the host announce the start, Lin Tian did not begin preparing the meal. Instead, he found a chair and began to meditate. "Hey, it has started!" Seeing Lin Tian resting at this moment, Li Jing at his side said somewhat anxiously. Lin Tian shook his head slightly and ignored her. Closing his eyes, Lin Tian slowly adjusted his mood. This time, Lin Tian planned to bring out his strongest cooking skills, and all of this depended on his superpower. To perform at his best using his superpower, he had to be in the right state. This was like an ancient Taoist preparing for a ritual by bathing and changing clothes. Lin Tian was also adjusting his state, making sure his spirit, energy, and mind were at their peak. Seeing Lin Tian with closed eyes and cultivating his spirit, Li Jing was anxiously pacing to death on the side. How could she know what Lin Tian was up to? All she saw was Lin Tian staring blankly! The other two hotels, seeing no movement here, shook their heads, unable to understand. They thought the Binjiang Hotel had gone crazy to recruit such a young person. Li Jing paced anxiously back and forth, glancing at Lin Tian from time to time. Fortunately, Lin Tian quickly adjusted his mood. Five minutes later, he opened his eyes and slowly rose to walk toward the stove. Because he had previously instructed so, no one assisted Lin Tian with his cooking. Lin Tian didn''t need any assistants; he wanted to do everything himself to make sure the dish would achieve the best effect. Lin Tian slowly got up and went to the stove, where he found the seaweed that had been prepared earlier in a basket. The seaweed hadn''t even been unwrapped, having been bought directly from the supermarket. All the ingredients for the competition were provided by the organizers. Lin Tian''s hands unwrapped the seaweed at an unhurried pace, then he took a large handful and placed it in a basin, slowly washing it. Lin Tian moved slowly, carefully, very focused, as though he were washing something precious. "Is it necessary to be so slow when washing seaweed?" Li Jing muttered speechlessly at Lin Tian''s meticulous actions. What she couldn''t see, however, was the wisp-like energy being emitted from Lin Tian''s body as he washed with concentration. This energy was being slowly transferred from Lin Tian''s hands onto the seaweed he held. Lin Tian washed very carefully and meticulously. Since he aimed to produce the best dish, it was natural to start properly from the beginning. The first time Lin Tian used his superpower to fry a dish, he only processed the food with the spatula while cooking. But now, Lin Tian was processing the vegetables from the very beginning starting with washing. Invisible to others but clear to Lin Tian was the transformation of the seaweed under the nourishment of the wisp-like energy, becoming tougher and glossier, with its color also turning darker. Lin Tian''s motions were focused and slow. It took him a full ten minutes just to wash the seaweed. Then Lin Tian proceeded to wash the tomatoes in the same unhurried and serious manner. Afterward, Lin Tian started to cut the tomatoes. As Lin Tian slowly entered his zone, he reached a self-forgetting realm. What others couldn''t see was the wisp-like energy emanating from all over Lin Tian''s body. This energy was nourishing his ingredients. The competition required cooking three dishes. A soup, a dessert, and a stir-fry. The three dishes Lin Tian chose were extremely simple home cooking. The soup was tomato and egg soup; the dessert, chilled watermelon; the stir-fry, simply fried onions. These were so simple that nearly anyone who could cook knew how to make themno one would usually bring such dishes to a chef competition. But that''s exactly what Lin Tian did. One hour later, as a bell sounded, the host shouted, "Time''s up, please stop what you are doing." Hearing the host''s voice, everyone put down what they were doing. And at that moment, Lin Tian also took a deep breath, coming back to reality. It was done! All three dishes were complete! Although very simple, they had taken Lin Tian a full hour to prepare. After finishing, Lin Tian also felt a wave of fatigue. He knew that it was the result of overusing his superpower. Despite the fatigue, Lin Tian looked at the three dishes before him with great satisfaction. Though the presentation was poor, not even as good-looking as his mother''s cooking. But Lin Tian believed that his dishes would give the judges an unforgettable experience. "Now, let''s have the hostesses carry the dishes prepared by the three hotels outside for the judges to taste." Following the host''s words, hostesses in cheongsams came over carrying trays. Each hostess''s tray contained a small plate, onto which the food for each judge had been portioned off. Of course, they couldn''t let each judge taste from a large pot of soup. The hostess came to Lin Tian''s side and was stunned by the three dishes in front of him. After a moment of surprise, one of the hostesses asked Lin Tian hesitantly, "Is this the dish you''re competing with?" "Yes," Lin Tian nodded as if it was a matter of course. After casting a peculiar glance at Lin Tian, they still proceeded to divide his dishes into eighteen portions using small plates. There were a total of eighteen judges this time. At that moment, the bald man Lin Tian had previously encountered came over. Seeing the dishes on Lin Tian''s table, he burst into laughter, "Kid, are these the dishes you made? Are you sure you''re not here to crack jokes?" Others also noticed Lin Tian''s dishes, leading to a burst of whispered speculation. Lin Tian glanced indifferently at the bald man, choosing not to respond. Unperturbed by Lin Tian''s lack of reaction, the bald man continued, "Tell me, kid, do you even know how to cook? Or did you mistake salt for sugar?" Lin Tian looked at him blandly, lips briefly touching before he ordered, "Shut your beak." Having said that, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered with him anymore and turned to leave. He had to prepare to face the judges'' comments and scoring shortly. Chapter 102 - 90 Extraordinary When Lin Tian arrived at the front desk, the host was ready and had called the head chefs from the other two hotels to the front desk as well. Seeing that everything was prepared, the host picked up the microphone and loudly announced, "The tasting round of the Wu''an City Chef King Competition is now starting. Please deliver the soup from contestant number one to the judges." At this point, the host''s expression became somewhat strange. Contestant number one was none other than Lin Tian. And of course, he had seen what Lin Tian had made. At first, he thought Lin Tian had made a mistake, but after Lin Tian confirmed it several times, he finally reluctantly accepted that this was indeed the dish Lin Tian had prepared for the competition. There was no helping it, mainly because the three dishes Lin Tian made were simply not presentable at all! Not to mention their simplicity, they were also not aesthetically pleasing! And when the hostess served Lin Tian''s soup to the judges seated below, the judges immediately erupted into commotion. "What is this? Tomato and seaweed soup?" "What''s going on here?" Murmurs of discussion buzzed below. It wasn''t that such a dish couldn''t be made, but tomato and seaweed soup was just too simplealmost anyone who had just learned to cook could make it. And to think that such a simple soup was brought to a competition, it was simply unbelievable. All comments were buzzing with disbelief and incredulity. Before even starting to eat, they had already given Lin Tian''s dish a poor rating in their hearts. There was no helping it, seeing that it was seaweed soup, their impression really couldn''t be worse. As for the reaction of the judges below, Lin Tian was well-prepared mentally. He wasn''t planning to say anything at first, but after some thought, Lin Tian decided to speak up. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After telling the host, Lin Tian took over the microphone and coughed. Following Lin Tian''s cough, the murmurs below gradually died down. They wanted to see what Lin Tian, the head chef, had to say. "Cough!" Clearing his throat, Lin Tian''s gaze swept over the judges, he began to speak slowly, "I know everyone has many opinions about the dish I''ve made, feeling it''s too simple. It should not be presented on such a stage. Many of you must be thinking, what new trick can tomato and seaweed soup have? Isn''t it just the usual? No! I''m here to tell you now, the seaweed soup I''ve made is definitely one you''ve never tasted before! It will exceed your imagination! This will be a meal you''ll never forget!" Lin Tian exuded confidence! Silence! The scene fell into complete silence! After a moment of quiet, the venue became noisy again. "Isn''t that a bit too arrogant? Beyond imagination? Unforgettable forever? Hah" Scoffs of disdain filled the air. Many people thought Lin Tian was bragging. A mere seaweed soup could reach the sky? The host was stunned by Lin Tian''s tone as well, but despite feeling that Lin Tian was being overconfident, the host nevertheless said, "Haha, it seems our contestant number one is very confident. Indeed, the youth have the drive! Alright, now I ask the judges to taste the seaweed soup brought by contestant number one!" Following the host''s words, the judges all started to pick up their spoons to taste. They took a sip with apparent disdain. But quickly, the disdain on their faces vanished. All of them were... stunned. Huh? The host looked at the judges with a puzzled expression. What were those faces? Why all of a sudden? Had they come across something? While the host was still puzzled, those dazed judges snapped out of it and hastily scooped another spoonful of the soup. Some even went as far as pouring all the soup from their bowls directly into their mouths! This The host above watched this scene in disbelief. Enraptured! Still enraptured! All the judges below wore faces of ecstasy! They seemed to be experiencing a legendary delicacy! What was happening? Not only the host, but other people were also confounded by the judges'' reactions. That bald man looked puzzled as well, seeing the judges'' enraptured expressions, he wondered, could seaweed soup be that delicious? Immersed! Enraptured! Li Wen closed her eyes, savoring the taste of the sea. Li Wen was one of the eighteen judges this time. Initially, upon seeing the seaweed soup, Li Wen was also rather dismissive. But after tasting the first spoonful, Li Wen was shocked. What was this sensation? The sea! As the soup touched her tongue, Li Wen actually smelled the sea. It was as if she could smell the damp sea breeze, hear the sound of the waves crashing, and see the fish swimming freely in the blue sea. In that instant, she almost felt as if she had come to the seaside? It was an unbelievable sensation! An indescribable feeling! Extraordinary! Deeply immersed in that sensation, Li Wen gradually came to her senses, and only then did she realize where she was. "Good!" Li Wen exclaimed, her beautiful eyes still flickering with shock. "Good!" "Good!" "It''s so incredible! I can actually smell the scent of the sea!" "It seems I can even hear the sound of seagulls by my ear?" "Incredible! Absolutely incredible!" "Magical, it''s just magical!" Below, a chorus of admiration rose, filled with astonishment! "Uh..." The host was taken aback by the noise of admiration, swallowing and then looking somewhat at a loss. Could the soup really taste that good? To drink soup and smell the sea? And to hear the call of seagulls? Could it be that exaggerated? Not just the host, but others who hadn''t tasted the soup were also staring blankly, full of doubt. Only Lin Tian was smiling as he watched. He knew he had succeeded. Taking a deep breath, though still somewhat shaken, the host continued his duties, announcing loudly according to the agenda, "It seems that everyone can''t stop praising Contestant Number One''s soup, showing that Contestant Number One truly has some skills, indeed. Well, now that we''ve all tasted the soup made by Contestant Number One, let''s please welcome the dish from Contestant Number Two." With the host''s words, the usher began to serve the soup made by Contestant Number Two. Contestant Number Two''s soup was chicken broth. The moment the chicken broth was served, a fragrant aroma filled the air. The soup was golden yellow in color, much more appetizing in appearance than Lin Tian''s seaweed soup. However, despite this, the judges did not expect much, tasting it expressionlessly before urging the next to hurry up. The third contestant''s soup was lotus seed soup. Like the second contestant, the judges just went through the motions before starting to urge for the dish from Contestant Number One. "Bring up Contestant Number One''s dish quickly." "Yes, hurry up!" Ever since they had tasted the seaweed soup, they had immense anticipation for the next two dishes Lin Tian would present. The seaweed soup had surprised them, so what about the next two dishes? Under the judges'' prompting, the usher quickly brought forth Lin Tian''s stir-fried onions. Like the seaweed soup, the stir-fried onions wasn''t visually appealing either. However, the judges didn''t care, and some of them even started to taste it without waiting for the host to announce the start, grabbing chopsticks. Stretching out the chopsticks to pick some up, they chewed it as they put it into their mouths. Li Wen was stunned once again. Li Wen slowly closed her eyes, and after a long moment, a tear slowly slid down her cheek. A hint of sadness flashed across her face... Not only Li Wen, but most of the judges'' tears also involuntarily began to fall. Seeing the tearful judges below, the host was dumbfounded. Damn it! Could it really be that exaggerated, eating something and ending up in tears? Not just the host, even Lin Tian was a bit surprised onstage. He knew he had cooked a good dish, and that the stir-fried onions could evoke the softest memories in people''s hearts, but he never expected it to be so powerful. To actually make people cry while eating? That was just too exaggerated! Such scenes were something he had only seen in TV dramas, and now they were happening in reality? Lin Tian stood there, stunned, somewhat astonished by his own superpower. Onstage, Li Jing was also staring blankly before turning to gaze at Lin Tian in astonishment, as if looking at a monster. To make people cry over a single dish, this... Perhaps Lin Tian''s stir-fried onions had stirred up deep memories for many people; it took the judges a long time to compose themselves and return to normal. However, for the dishes of the other two contestants, the judges were basically perfunctory. Some were eagerly awaiting Lin Tian''s next dish. Soon after, Lin Tian''s final dish, chilled watermelon, was presented. This time, as soon as the usher brought it forward, the judges didn''t wait for the host to start, and everyone eagerly began to eat. And the chilled watermelon also provided them with an extraordinary experience. In the end, Lin Tian predictably claimed the championship of this Cooking King Competition. At the moment the synthesized electronic voice sounded in his mind, Lin Tian found an opportunity to leave. Those people were too enthusiastic, Lin Tian simply couldn''t stand it! "Whew!" Stepping outside, Lin Tian drew a long breath, sighing, "If I had known I was this strong at full power, I wouldn''t have been so serious from the start." Lin Tian hadn''t expected that the dishes he made with his full culinary superpower would turn out to be so strong. Taking another deep breath, Lin Tian shook his head. Now that he had completed his task, he also planned not to bother with these people anymore. He found a direction, hailed a cab, and went home. Chapter 103 - 91 Divination After getting into the car and telling the driver the destination, Lin Tian leaned back in the seat and gently closed his eyes. It seemed as if Lin Tian was resting, but in fact, he had concentrated his spiritual power in his mind. As he finally focused his attention on the Sea of Consciousness, an electronic synthesized voice sounded: "Task: Help Li Jing win the King of Cooking Championship has been completed. Reward: two Superpower Points." As the synthesized voice ended, Lin Tian felt two golden Superpower Points appearing in his Sea of Consciousness. Lin Tian''s gaze swept over the Superpower Points drifting in the Sea of Consciousness. "One, two, three... six! There are six Superpower Points in total!" Watching the Superpower Points floating around in the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian felt a sense of satisfaction. "Soon, I will be able to gather ten Superpower Points. Then I can create a superpower of my own," Lin Tian thought to himself. After pondering for a while, Lin Tian''s consciousness exited the Sea of Consciousness, and he opened his eyes. After opening his eyes, Lin Tian looked out the window and saw that there was still some distance to his home. Slightly bored, Lin Tian took his phone out of his pocket and began scrolling through novels. Just as he was getting engrossed, Lin Tian suddenly felt the car stop. Lin Tian looked up somewhat startled and glanced out the window with a confused look, "Are we there already?" Upon looking, Lin Tian realized they hadn''t arrived yet. Then why had the car stopped? Lin Tian looked questioningly at the driver while his gaze moved toward the front windshield. "We''re stuck ahead!" explained the driver at that moment. "What happened?" Lin Tian also saw a crowd on the road ahead and asked, puzzled. "I don''t know!" The driver shook his head bewildered, thought for a second, then opened the car door to go out and check what was happening. After a moment, Lin Tian also got out. The driver and Lin Tian walked towards the crowd. Reaching the front of the crowd, the driver grabbed a person and asked, "Brother, what''s going on?" "I''m not sure. It seems like someone''s dog went mad up front," the grabbed person replied, uncertain himself. "The dog went mad?" The driver repeated confusedly, then moved forward. "Woof, woof!" Before they got closer, Lin Tian heard a series of barks. "Ah! Run! It''s biting people!" The previously calm crowd suddenly erupted with screams. Once the screams began, the crowd instantly became chaotic, scattering wildly like ants in a disturbed nest. "Ah!" "Woof!" Screams and barks filled the area up ahead. The sudden screams shocked the driver too, who abruptly stopped moving forwards, getting ready to run at any moment. As the crowd scattered fiercely, the dense crowd ahead thinned, allowing Lin Tian to see what was happening. "Woof! Woof!" Lin Tian saw a black Doberman, with its red eyes, ferociously biting at a young man''s lower leg. "Yangyang! Stop!" a little girl urgently shouted at that moment. She was an eleven or twelve-year-old girl. Hearing the girl''s scream, the fierce Doberman paused, its blood-red eyes flashing with a hint of hesitation! But after pausing momentarily, the Doberman still bit down. "Ah!" A scream followed as the black Doberman still clamped onto the young man''s lower leg. The young man fell down screaming, blood flowing profusely! Shock! The dog had actually bitten someone! Everybody was startled and frantically tried to escape! "Ah! It hurts!" The bitten young man cried out in pain as he fell to the ground, his face contorted with agony. "Woo~!" The black Doberman whimpered, its jaws tightly clenching his lower leg and refusing to let go. "Let go! Let go of me! Let go!" The young girl, about eleven or twelve, ran over and anxiously pushed on the Doberman''s black head. "Woo woo~!" The black Doberman, staring with its blood-red eyes and whimpering, glared coldly at the girl. But the girl was not afraid and kept hitting the Doberman''s head, crying and shouting, "Yangyang, let go, please let go." "Woo woo..." The Doberman whimpered, and although it seemed abnormal, it finally released its bite. "Ah!" As soon as the Doberman let go, the young man screamed wildly, and his bitten lower leg bled profusely. This scene was terrifying to witness. "Woo woo!" The black Doberman whimpered, staring left and right at the crowd with blood-red eyes. "Woof!" Suddenly, the black Doberman charged again towards the crowd. "Yangyang, don''t!" The girl''s anxious voice came from behind. Seeing the mad dog charging again, the crowd erupted once more in screams. Everyone frantically ran to escape and hide. However, the direction the Doberman was pouncing was where Lin Tian stood. Seeing the mad dog approaching, the driver next to Lin Tian had already frantically fled. Not just him, seeing the direction the dog was coming from, everyone around Lin Tian quickly scattered. In an instant, there was no one left around Lin Tian. Lin Tian calmly stood in his place. Seeing Lin Tian calmly standing still, everyone thought he had gone mad. They thought Lin Tian was paralyzed with fear! "Whoo~!" The black Doberman growled softly, sprung into action, and pounced toward Lin Tian in an instant. Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, shouted loudly, and threw a punch with full force! Whoosh! Lin Tian''s fist created a gust of wind! Bang! "Oww~!" Lin Tian''s fierce punch landed squarely on the Doberman''s nose, and it yelped, collapsing onto the ground. Unexpected! Everyone was very surprised! They watched Lin Tian in disbelief, not expecting him to knock down the dog with a single punch. "Yangyang!" Seeing the black Doberman on the ground, the little girl screamed, then quickly ran over and crouched down to check on it. "Whimper~!" Despite being punched by Lin Tian, even bleeding from the nose, the Doberman was not cowed but seemed even more ferocious, struggling to get up while whimpering. It glared at Lin Tian with blood-red eyes, filled with hatred. Lin Tian frowned, thinking about whether to finish off the dog with another punch, when a synthesized electronic voice rang out: "Mission: Help Liu Ruoyu heal the Doberman. Reward: Two Supernatural Points." Mission! A mission had actually appeared? Lin Tian was taken aback. "Whoo~!" While Lin Tian was stunned, the Doberman had already struggled to its feet and ferociously pounced toward him again. From the direction of the attack, it was clear the dog was targeting Lin Tian''s neck! sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian''s gaze turned cold, and he scoffed, then kicked out! Bang! Lin Tian''s kick landed heavily on the Doberman''s waist. "Oww~!" With a scream, the Doberman was kicked away by Lin Tian''s powerful blow. Looking at the downed Doberman, Lin Tian frowned. If it weren''t for thinking about how to complete the mission, that kick would have been lethal. In Lin Tian''s view, the dog was already mad, and keeping it was futile. But now... Thinking of the mission, Lin Tian suddenly didn''t know what to do. Should he capture it and take it to a veterinarian? As Lin Tian pondered, the black Doberman struggled to stand up again and then ran away swiftly. It ran away! It had actually just run off! "Yangyang!" Seeing the black Doberman quickly departing, the little girl by his side called out urgently. She wanted to chase after it, but the dog was too fast; she couldn''t catch up and had to stop. Despite being kicked by Lin Tian, the dog was hurt, but its speed was still very quick, vanishing in the blink of an eye. Seeing the dog running away, the onlookers didn''t dare to stop it. Watching the Doberman disappear quickly, Lin Tian wasn''t in a hurry to chase. With divination at his disposal, he could find it anytime. What was important now was figuring out how to heal it. Thinking it over, Lin Tian turned his gaze to the anxious-looking little girl beside him. According to the voice of the system, this girl must be Liu Ruoyu. Lin Tian glanced at the girl, indeed very pretty, like a porcelain doll. No wonder the system acknowledged she could issue a mission. Thinking it over, Lin Tian slowed his pace and said to Liu Ruoyu: "Is this your dog?" "Yes!" Liu Ruoyu nodded heavily, her little face filled with anxiety and moist eyes, clearly having cried a moment ago. "Don''t worry, why does your dog bite people?" Lin Tian asked gently. "I, I don''t know..." Liu Ruoyu''s eyes held a trace of confusion, she puzzledly said: "I don''t know what happened today, its eyes just turned red, and it kept trying to bite people, couldn''t even be called off!" Pausing, as if remembering something, Liu Ruoyu earnestly said: "It used to be so well-behaved, doing whatever it was told." Having said that, worried Lin Tian might not believe her, she looked up, serious again, and repeated: "Really, it used to be so well-behaved!" "Hmm, I believe you!" Lin Tian nodded with a smile. Then Lin Tian frowned slightly, realizing he couldn''t get any clues from this little girl. It seemed the best way now was to catch the dog and take it to a veterinarian to see. See if the vet could find any problems. "Ambulance! Call an ambulance now! Damn it!" This was the swear from a young man next to Lin Tian. This young man was the one who had been bitten. Hearing the cursing, Lin Tian frowned and finally took out his phone to make a call. "What happened to Ruoyu?" As Lin Tian finished the call, a middle-aged couple hurried over. "Mom, Yangyang went crazy and bit someone!" Liu Ruoyu looked at her mother, her face full of grievance. "Ah?" Hearing Liu Ruoyu''s words, the middle-aged couple were shocked. Soon an ambulance arrived, and the injured person was carried into the ambulance. Meanwhile, Liu Ruoyu''s parents also went over, as it was their dog after all. Liu Ruoyu went along with them. As Liu Ruoyu was leaving, seeing the distress and sadness on her face, Lin Tian, feeling a bit sympathetic, specifically told her he would help her. He would make sure the dog recovered. After the ambulance left, the crowd of onlookers slowly dispersed. Then Lin Tian also found a secluded corner, crouched down, and took three coins out of his pocket to toss them. Whirr~! The three silver coins spun quickly on the ground! Divination activated! Chapter 104 - 92 Uniforms Buzzing~~! Three silver coins spun rapidly on the ground, like spinning tops! Lin Tian squatted on the ground, staring intently. Buzz! The three coins gradually came to a stop! One of them even stood upright on the ground. The moment the three coins stopped, a surge of information abruptly entered Lin Tian''s mind. Lin Tian nodded slightly, and as he was about to pick up the three coins from the ground, a curious voice suddenly rang in his ear. "What are you doing?" Wang Lan asked with a curious face, leaning over slightly. Lin Tian looked up to find a girl in her twenties. Because she was leaning over, and the clothes she was wearing were rather loose, he took a quick glance, afraid of being noticed, then Lin Tian looked away and looked up at her, "I''m divining." "Divining?" Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian in astonishment, pointing to the three silver coins in Lin Tian''s hand, "With these?" "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded as if it were only natural. Wang Lan, who had not noticed Lin Tian''s gaze, continued to look at him curiously, "Then what did you divine? Can you do it for me?" "What do you want to divine?" "Then divine my name!" Wang Lan said, smiling at Lin Tian. She, unaware of Lin Tian''s lecherous gaze, was still bending over. Wang Lan smiled at Lin Tian, clearly not believing in Lin Tian''s divination skills. Divination with coins? Don''t make me laugh! "Sure!" Lin Tian didn''t refuse at all and tossed the coins in his hand! Buzzing~! The three coins began to spin rapidly on the ground again. "Nice move!" Wang Lan exclaimed in surprise as she squatted down to watch the spinning coins. After a brief moment of disappointment, Lin Tian looked back towards the spinning coins. After waiting a while, the coins stopped. "How about it? Did you figure something out?" Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian with a grin, as if anticipating a show. She did not believe Lin Tian at all. Lin Tian smiled slightly, showing no signs of nervousness; the moment the coins stopped, a name had flashed through his mind. Looking at Wang Lan, then at her expression as if anticipating a show, Lin Tian smiled slightly, "Your surname is Wang, right?" "Ah?" Wang Lan was startled and a little surprised. How did he know? Was it just a guess? Noticing the surprise on Wang Lan''s face, Lin Tian smiled again and said, "Your surname is Wang, and you have a single name, Lan!" "How do you know that?" Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian with a stunned expression. "I divined it!" Lin Tian looked at her with a smile, a twinkle of amusement in his eyes. "How is that possible? You must have guessed or heard it somewhere!" Wang Lan didn''t believe Lin Tian''s words at all, could one really divine such things with coins? Impossible! Wang Lan firmly disbelieved! Noting Wang Lan''s expression, Lin Tian said with a smile, "I also know that it was your grandfather who named you, and before he chose this name, your father had picked another name, Wang Lan, as in the orchid. Later your grandfather changed it to Lan with the ''mountain'' radical!" "Ah!" Wang Lan stood there dumbfounded, with a look as if she had seen a ghost on her face. This, this... Many of her friends didn''t know the story behind her name, how could he? Could it really be divined? After a moment of stunned silence, Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian with shock, "You, you really divined it?" "Of course," Lin Tian said with a smile, "I''ve always said I know divination, it''s just that you didn''t believe it." "Really, for real?" Wang Lan still seemed disbelieving. "Don''t believe it? Then let me divine something private about you," Lin Tian said, sizing up Wang Lan with a slightly sinister smile on his face. Then Lin Tian picked up the three coins from the ground and tossed them in his hand! Whoosh whoosh~! The coins began to spin rapidly on the ground! At this point, Wang Lan had lost all desire to spectate, her face tensing with nerves. Buzzing~! After a while, the coins stopped spinning, and at the same time, a piece of information entered Lin Tian''s mind. "So what else did you divine about me?" Wang Lan stared at Lin Tian, her face tense. Lin Tian looked somewhat peculiar as he sized up Wang Lan and said with a smile, "You would not have guessed!" "Guessed what!" Wang Lan frowned. "Uh..." Lin Tian hesitated for a moment but spoke up anyway, "Didn''t I say I would divine something private about you?" "Yes, and?" "You!" Wang Lan''s face turned crimson in a flash. She glared fiercely at Lin Tian, stood up quickly, and spat out, "Pervert!" Saying this, Wang Lan, her face red, got up quickly and hurried away. Lin Tian shook his head as he stood up. To Lin Tian, this was just a minor episode. After teasing the beautiful woman, he got up to go look for the Doberman. He had only walked a few steps when he suddenly heard a set of rapid footsteps behind him. It seemed someone was running toward him. Lin Tian was puzzled, then turned to look behind him. As he turned, Lin Tian saw Wang Lan running towards him quickly. "Huff!" Panting, Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian steadily, "Can you do me a favor?" "What?" Lin Tian glanced at her, still puzzled. At this moment, the blush on Wang Lan''s face hadn''t faded, making her look quite seductive. "I, I would like to ask for your help to figure out where my nephew is? My nephew was kidnapped and sold a month ago." "Ah?" Lin Tian was stunned for a moment, and as he was about to ask what it was, suddenly a synthetic electronic voice sounded: "Mission: Personally rescue Wang Lan''s nephew. Mission reward: A Supernatural Point." Hearing the synthetic electronic voice in his head, Lin Tian froze. Mission! Another mission had come? Today, was it possible that two missions had come in just one hour? "What do you think? Can you do it?" Seeing Lin Tian silent for so long, Wang Lan asked anxiously. "Ah?" Lin Tian was startled again, snapped back to reality, and then said, "I can, but I''m currently busy with something and it might take a few days." "Really, thank you so much!" Wang Lan''s face flashed with joy upon hearing Lin Tian agree, but as soon as Lin Tian mentioned it would take a few days, Wang Lan stunned and asked incredulously, "Can''t you do it now? Why does it have to be a few days later?" "Um, I just calculated a bit, and this matter will help increase my merit. I must personally rescue your nephew," Lin Tian casually made up a reason to fool her. "Ah?" Wang Lan stared at Lin Tian blankly. She couldn''t quite figure out whether Lin Tian was telling the truth or not. It was mainly because the skill Lin Tian had just revealed had shocked her. She subconsciously classified Lin Tian as a person with extraordinary abilities. Glancing at the baffled Wang Lan, Lin Tian pulled out his cellphone and said, "How about this, give me your phone number, and I''ll contact you when I''m done with my busyness." "Ah, oh okay!" Immediately after, Wang Lan started to give her number to Lin Tian. The skill Lin Tian had revealed had already made her completely trust him. Entering Wang Lan''s phone number on his phone, Lin Tian called her number, and after Wang Lan''s phone rang, Lin Tian hung up, then noticed an empty taxi just coming by and waved to stop it. Seeing the taxi stop, Lin Tian turned and said to Wang Lan, "I need to take care of something now, and once I''m finished I''ll find you. We''ll keep in touch by phone." After saying that, not waiting for Wang Lan to react, Lin Tian got into the taxi. Watching the taxi pull away, Wang Lan stood there dumbfounded, the speed was too surprising. She wasn''t even given a chance to speak. However, Lin Tian''s attitude made Wang Lan even more certain that he was capable. If he was a scammer, why would he act this way? Looking down at the phone number in her hand, a flicker of excitement passed through Wang Lan''s eyes... Lin Tian, of course, was not a scammer. After getting into the car, Lin Tian instructed the driver to start driving based on his intuition. He did not have time to deal with Wang Lan''s mission now; his first priority was to complete Liu Ruoyu''s mission. Wang Lan''s mission would have to wait. Turning left and right, after about ten minutes, Lin Tian told the driver to stop below a building scheduled for demolition. After getting out, Lin Tian scanned the demolition building. This used to be the old district, and all the houses in front were slated for demolition. He didn''t know whether the construction workers from the building ahead were resting or there was some other reason, but this area of buildings had been half demolished without finishing the job. Looking up, Lin Tian could see some stones hanging from the steel rebar, which was very dangerous. After scanning the area, Lin Tian crossed through the barrier tape and walked in. Lin Tian had a feeling that the dog was inside. Walking slowly forward, Lin Tian followed his intuition towards a dilapidated second floor. Thump thump... Lin Tian climbed up step by step. "Woof!" As Lin Tian appeared, a roaring bark resonated. Lin Tian glanced over, and sure enough, it was the black Doberman. But the moment the Doberman saw Lin Tian and was about to pounce to bite, its steps halted, and instead of moving forward, it took a step back. Fear! Lin Tian actually saw fear in the eyes of the dog. "What an intelligent dog!" Lin Tian exclaimed. Lin Tian once saw a ranking of dog intelligence on the internet, and Dobermans were ranked among the top few breeds. He forgot whether it was fifth or sixth. Feeling that the dog seemed quite wise, Lin Tian did not immediately resort to force but looked at it and said, "I don''t know if you can understand me, but if you can, come with me. I''ll find a doctor to take a look at you." Watching Lin Tian, the Doberman''s eyes flashed with a touch of confusion, even showing a moment of hesitation. However, that hesitation quickly dissipated, and it stared back at Lin Tian with its blood-red eyes, even growling at Lin Tian and baring its fangs. Clearly threatening Lin Tian. Seeing the exposed fangs of the Doberman, Lin Tian chuckled and said, "You don''t agree? Then I''ll have to do this the hard way!" With that, Lin Tian slowly stepped forward. "Whine~!" The Doberman whined, slightly lowering its body, its white fangs showing. Its blood-red eyes fixed on Lin Tian. Threat! Warning! Lin Tian clearly saw this meaning in its eyes. But Lin Tian was undeterred, his feet not pausing for a moment, continuing to approach the dog step by step. "Whine~!" The Doberman continued to whine, its body slowly backing away. Lin Tian''s expression remained unchanged, continuing to move forward. As the Doberman slowly backed away, it took a few steps before its pupils contracted, and with a powerful push from its limbs Whoosh! It moved as swiftly as a freed rabbit! The lunge was incredibly fast! Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and threw a direct punch! "Ow!" The Doberman let out a fierce cry, wildly opening its mouth, and lunged straight for Lin Tian''s fist. Lin Tian snorted coldly, shook his hand, and transformed his fist into a palm, slapping it straight out! Slap! Lin Tian''s palm directly turned the Doberman''s head to one side! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian swung his hand! Bang! Lin Tian''s palm landed squarely on the back of the Doberman''s head. "Whimper!" The Doberman instantly fell to the ground wailing. At the same time, it struggled to get up. With a scan of his eyes, Lin Tian spotted some nylon rope in the corner of the room, so he walked over and picked it up. Holding the nylon rope, Lin Tian crouched down and said to the dog, "Since you refuse the toast only to drink the forfeit, don''t blame me for being rude!" With that, Lin Tian picked up the rope and bound its limbs. "Whimper!" Despite the Doberman''s frantic struggles, it was no use against Lin Tian''s strength. At the same time, Lin Tian also noticed that the dog''s physical condition was very good. If an ordinary person were treated like this by him, they would certainly not have the strength to move by now. Yet this dog seemed lively and energetic after just a short rest! A few minutes later, looking at the Doberman whose limbs were now completely bound, Lin Tian clapped his hands and said, "Alright, now let''s take you to the vet." Chapter 105 - 93 Surprise After tying up the dog, Lin Tian carried the completely immobile dog outside. Once on the street, Lin Tian hailed a taxi and then asked the driver to take him to the best veterinary clinic in the city. An hour later, Lin Tian exited the veterinary clinic, carrying a large dog cage with a Doberman barking wildly inside. "What are you barking at!" Lin Tian glared at it, speaking with some impatience. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s scolding, the Doberman''s barking instantly quieted down. After glaring at the dog, Lin Tian shook his head, his expression somewhat helpless, and hailed another taxi to continue to the next veterinary clinic. In this seemingly upscale veterinary clinic, Lin Tian found nothing. Because the veterinarians simply couldn''t pinpoint the dog''s problem. The examinations all seemed normal, but the dog was just aggressive, very ferocious. Reluctantly, Lin Tian could only try other clinics to see if there was any hope. Half an hour later, Lin Tian came out of another veterinary clinic with a face full of helplessness, still carrying the dog cage. Couldn''t find the cause! Here, too, couldn''t find the cause! Out of options, Lin Tian could only go elsewhere to look. Within a few hours, Lin Tian had visited five or six veterinary clinics to get the dog examined, even skipping his lunch because of this. It was exhausting, but he gained nothing. None of the clinics could determine why the dog was behaving this way. After so many visits to different clinics, Lin Tian was feeling rather despondent. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian sat down in front of a lawn, looking tired and muttering to himself, "If we can''t find the cause, what are we supposed to do?" Lin Tian''s brow furrowed deeply, a look of confusion on his face, "If we can''t find the cause, how am I supposed to treat the dog?" He looked skeptical and dissatisfied. As he pondered, a lightbulb went off in Lin Tian''s mind, and he hesitantly said, "''Could it be...''" Since none of the veterinarians could find the issue with the dog, it probably wasn''t something normal remedies could fix. In that case... A spark of inspiration flashed in Lin Tian''s mind. He thought of something! Level Zero Healing Water! Lin Tian thought of the Level Zero Healing Water that had helped him numerous times before. Although the Healing Water was only Level Zero, it had already proven its efficacy multiple times. "Should I really use Healing Water? That''s a whole Superpower Point!" Exchanging a Superpower Point for Level Zero Healing Water was something Lin Tian was really reluctant to part with. Most importantly, if the Healing Water didn''t work, it would mean wasting a Superpower Point. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian still couldn''t make up his mind. He then took the dog to yet another clinic to have a look. Two hours later, Lin Tian was really tired and didn''t want to continue any longer. It was useless; over these two hours, Lin Tian took the dog to several other veterinary clinics. But all were unsuccessful. "Forget it, if you don''t throw the child, you can''t catch the wolf. Let''s give it a try!" Out of options, Lin Tian clenched his teeth and exchanged for a bottle of Healing Water. Looking at the thumb-sized bottle of Level Zero Healing Water in his palm, Lin Tian clenched his teeth, opened the cage, and shoved it into the Doberman''s mouth! Lin Tian poured all the Healing Water into its mouth and cursed fiercely, "Damn! If this doesn''t work, I''m going to kill you and make dog stew!" After throwing the empty bottle aside, Lin Tian stood up and stared at the Doberman. He was startled to see that the Doberman seemed to be poisoned, trembling non-stop. Lin Tian was shocked, slightly stunned, "There shouldn''t be any issues, even if it doesn''t work, it shouldn''t be causing problems." Just as Lin Tian was puzzling over this, he seemed to notice something different about the Doberman. It appeared... its fur seemed darker and glossier? It seemed a bit taller? Because the change was so slight, Lin Tian didn''t know whether the dog had really grown taller. And just as Lin Tian was puzzled, the dog stopped trembling and became calm. "Woof!" the Doberman barked, raising its head to look at Lin Tian. On catching the Doberman''s eyes, Lin Tian was taken aback, then his face lit up with joy. Black! The Doberman''s eyes had turned black, no longer the blood-red they had been initially. Moreover, Lin Tian noticed that the Doberman''s gaze was very lively, shimmering with a gleam of intelligence. Clearly, this dog was very intelligent! "Are you alright?" Lin Tian asked the dog, somewhat surprised. "Whimper~" The Doberman called out softly, its voice filled with grievance. Grievance, it was indeed grievance! Lin Tian heard the grievance from its mouth, just like a child pleading for forgiveness from an adult after a wrongdoing. ** At seven in the evening, Liu Ruoyu sat alone on the windowsill, holding a doll in her arms. Liu Ruoyu pouted slightly as she looked outside, her expression somewhat aggrieved. She had just asked her parents to bring Yangyang back. But they had scolded her instead, saying Yangyang had gone mad and they didn''t want it anymore. They also said that Yangyang was definitely taken away by the municipal authorities and told her to stop thinking about it. This made her quite unhappy. Liu Ruoyu gripped the doll tightly in her hand, gazing down at the apartment complex below. Normally, she could often see Yangyang running on the green strip beneath the complex from here. But now... The thought made her deeply sad, pondering that she might never see Yangyang again. Her nose started to feel sore, and tears were about to fall. "Oh, I wonder where Yangyang is now? Has he eaten anything? Was he really captured by the municipal authorities..." Liu Ruoyu thought quietly. "How wonderful it would be if Yangyang appeared right now!" she thought, somewhat wistfully. But she knew this was almost impossible. After a while, she thought of the older brother she had met during the day. She thought of Lin Tian. She felt Lin Tian was very impressive, even though he had hit Yangyang. Lin Tian was indeed impressive. "Didn''t he say he would help me? That he would cure Yangyang''s illness? Could it be..." a flicker of hope crossed her eyes as she thought. However, the hope faded quickly. She had told her parents the same, but they adamantly told her that Lin Tian was deceiving her. Liu Ruoyu, though young, knew that what Lin Tian had promised was nearly impossible to achieve. "Oh, if only it were true!" the girl thought, her face filled with sadness. She gently stroked the doll in her arms, lowering her head and whispering softly to it: "Huahua, Yangyang is gone, do you miss him too? I miss him a lot." "Sigh!" The girl sighed again, her eyes somewhat lifeless as she looked downward. Suddenly, the girl was startled, she stared for a moment, her eyes fixed, hardly believing what she saw. What, what was that? She saw a shadow, a familiar shadow. It was a dog, a black Doberman! "Yangyang!?" Liu Ruoyu got up excitedly. "Woof, woof!" Seemingly hearing Liu Ruoyu''s voice, the Doberman stopped in its tracks, crouched down, and raised its head to bark up at Liu Ruoyu. Just then, a figure also approached from afar. On seeing him, Liu Ruoyu realized it was the older brother who had promised to help her during the day. Chapter 106 - 94 Can you understand what Im saying? Looking at Lin Tian, Liu Ruoyu was very surprised. She couldn''t believe that Lin Tian would actually come over at this time and even bring Yangyang back with him. "Woof woof!" At this moment, Yangyang was barking frantically at Liu Ruoyu from below. "Yangyang!" Hearing Yangyang''s barking, Liu Ruoyu looked at the Doberman, her face full of ecstatic joy. "Woof woof!" The Doberman seemed very excited as well, standing up on its hind legs while barking. "Yangyang wait for me!" Liu Ruoyu called out, and then quickly turned around with her doll in her arms. "Ruoyu, where are you going?" Seeing Liu Ruoyu trying to run out, her parents asked in confusion from the living room. "Yangyang is back!" Liu Ruoyu hurriedly replied while swiftly putting on her shoes. After speaking, without waiting for a reaction, she hurriedly opened the door and ran downstairs with a "thump thump thump." Because she was in such a rush, she didn''t even close the door. Yangyang is back? Hearing this, Liu Ruoyu''s parents froze for a moment, their expressions changed, and they quickly got up and chased after her. They knew that Yangyang had gone mad, and if he bit their own daughter, it would be terrible! Lin Tian stood next to the Doberman, gently stroked its forehead, and calmed its agitated emotions. Lin Tian noticed that since the Doberman drank the Healing Water he provided, not only was its sickness cured, but it also became stronger. Its eyes likewise became more expressive. Looking into its expressive eyes, Lin Tian often thought he was communicating with a person. The change in the Doberman puzzled Lin Tian, and he had his own theories about it in his heart. The Doberman was already very smart, and Lin Tian guessed it might have undergone a genetic mutation previously. A Doberman that mutated usually only had one path: death. But the Healing Water Lin Tian provided helped it make it through the difficult time. It was precisely because of this that the Doberman seemed much smarter suddenly. Of course, all of this was just Lin Tian''s speculation. In fact, Lin Tian wasn''t very clear on the details. While Lin Tian pondered the changes in the Doberman, he saw a small figure running down from the stairwell at high speed, shouting excitedly, "Yangyang!" "Woof!" Hearing the little girl''s voice, the Doberman couldn''t contain itself any longer and hurriedly ran over to her. "Yangyang, I''ve missed you so much!" Liu Ruoyu hugged the Doberman''s neck tightly. "Woof, woof!" The Doberman also whined softly, its voice full of longing. "Ruoyu, get away!" At that moment, a hurried and tense voice suddenly rang out, followed by two figures rushing out of the stairwell. As soon as Liu Ruoyu''s parents arrived, they saw their daughter hugging the dog tightly and were shocked, their faces drained of color. They hurried over to pick up their daughter. "Yangyang! I want Yangyang!" Liu Ruoyu struggled to get down, but her parents wouldn''t dare let her. At the same time, they watched the Doberman with wary eyes. They knew that the dog had gone mad before. "Let me go, let me go! I want to get down!" Liu Ruoyu kept struggling. "Alright, stop fussing, Yangyang can bite," they said. "No, he''s already better!" Liu Ruoyu shouted. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian also stepped forward to explain, "The dog''s illness is indeed cured, there''s no problem now." "Who are you?" Liu Ruoyu''s father looked at Lin Tian with suspicion. Helplessly, Lin Tian had to explain, saying only that he was a good Samaritan, took the dog to the vet, and then after the vet gave the dog an injection, it got better. "I don''t want it, I don''t want the dog anymore, you can take it away!" Despite Lin Tian''s words that the dog was cured, they wouldn''t dare to keep it. What if it went mad again? "Really..." Lin Tian began to explain again. "We don''t want it!" Liu Ruoyu''s parents were still very adamant. "It''s okay..." Lin Tian insisted and explained again. If it wasn''t for the task not indicating completion, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered with them. But now, he had no choice but to explain. "Don''t want it, don''t want it. This isn''t our family''s dog. Don''t come over again," they said flatly, not even listening to Lin Tian''s explanations, and walked away holding Liu Ruoyu. "I don''t want to! I want Yangyang!" Liu Ruoyu struggled in her father''s arms, but it was futile. Seeing no other way, Liu Ruoyu looked at Lin Tian and shouted, "Big brother, can you take care of Yangyang?" Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment but nodded, "I can." "Then, can I come visit him later?" "You can!" Lin Tian nodded again. "Then please take good care of him!" Liu Ruoyu said tearfully, looking at the restless Yangyang with a look of distress. "Mhm, I will," Lin Tian nodded. And right at the moment Lin Tian agreed, an electronic synthesized voice rang out: "Task: Cure Liu Ruoyu''s dog of its illness completed. Reward: two Supernatural Points." Meanwhile, Liu Ruoyu''s father also carried her back up the stairs, and from afar, her voice could be heard, "Yangyang, remember to come see me!" Taking a deep breath and relieved that the task was completed, Lin Tian looked down at the somewhat anxious Doberman and said, "Let''s go, come home with me first." Whimper~~! Seeing Liu Ruoyu leave, the Doberman hung its head, whimpering incessantly, looking very sad and distressed, like a child. Lin Tian could clearly hear the sorrow in its voice. Shaking his head, Lin Tian stroked its head and comforted, "Come on, come home with me for now. You''ll stay at my place. I''ll bring you to see her when we have time." Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whimper~! The Doberman looked up at Lin Tian with a sorrowful gaze, and Lin Tian even noticed tears in its eyes. Chapter 107 - 94 Can You Understand What Im Saying?_2 ``` "Will you come back with me?" Lin Tian squatted down, patting its head. "Woof~!" The Doberman nodded its head, but its mood still seemed a bit down? It can actually understand what I''m saying? And it''s nodding? Lin Tian was astonished. Lin Tian looked at the Doberman somewhat stunned, with a look of surprise, "You can understand me?" The Doberman gave Lin Tian a strange look and nodded its head. Uh... Seeing the Doberman nod, Lin Tian was taken aback. In the past, Lin Tian had looked up online that intelligent dogs could have the smarts of a four-year-old child. Of course, there were some extremely intelligent dogs whose wisdom could even be on par with that of seven- or eight-year-old children. Clearly, the genetically mutated Doberman had become extremely smart. After being dumbfounded for a while, Lin Tian patted its head with some joy, "Well, good, if you understand, then come home with me." Then Lin Tian walked out of the neighborhood with the Doberman. And as they left, the Doberman kept looking back, whining from time to time, obviously reluctant. Lin Tian didn''t rush it, waiting for it. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian hailed a taxi to go home. He hadn''t been home all day, his mother must be anxious. Just as he got into the car, Lin Tian''s phone rang. He thought it was his mother, but when he took out his phone, he saw it was a call from Wang Lan. Seeing Wang Lan''s number, Lin Tian was startled, and then answered the call, "Hello." "Hello, is this... Mr. Lin?" Once the call connected, Wang Lan didn''t know how to address Lin Tian, so she just called him Mr. Lin. Lin Tian smiled slightly, "No need to be so formal, just call me Lin Tian." "Okay, I wanted to ask when you would have time to come over. I''ve told my family about your situation, but they simply don''t believe it. You see..." "I see!" Lin Tian laughed lightly, his face showing no surprise, and then said, "I''ve finished what I had to do, I''ll come over tomorrow." "Ah? Really, that''s great! Thank you! Thank you!" Hearing that Lin Tian would personally come over, Wang Lan was overjoyed. "Yeah, no problem. Talk to you later, we''ll be in touch by phone." After a few words with Wang Lan, Lin Tian hung up the phone. Lin Tian wasn''t at all surprised that Wang Lan''s family didn''t believe in him, after all, there were many swindlers nowadays. And in modern times, who still believes in divination? So Lin Tian wasn''t surprised at all by this result. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I''ll go over tomorrow." Lin Tian leaned back in his seat and thought to himself. If it were usual times, Lin Tian wouldn''t bother to go over, indifferent to whether they believed or not. But since he had to save the child himself, interacting with his family was inevitable. "Forget it, it''s just a short matter anyway." Lin Tian didn''t take the matter to heart at all. He believed that as soon as he showed a little of his hand, those people would definitely believe in him without a doubt. This was confidence coming from his superpower in divination. After thinking about the matter for a while, Lin Tian closed his eyes gently, beginning to concentrate his attention on the Sea of Consciousness. With his consciousness focused on the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian felt the golden droplet-shaped Supernatural Points floating within. "One, two..." Lin Tian counted, "Seven!" "There are already seven Supernatural Points, getting closer and closer to ten!" As he saw more and more Supernatural Points in the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian felt a sense of satisfaction. The more Supernatural Points, the stronger his power. After roaming around the Sea of Consciousness for a bit, Lin Tian opened his eyes. Lin Tian glanced beside his seat, noticing the Doberman still quietly squatting there, looking very calm. Seeing this, the driver glanced at Lin Tian through the rearview mirror, and said with a laugh, "Young man, your dog is very smart, huh!" "It''s alright!" Lin Tian smiled faintly. "Let me tell you..." The driver then struck up a conversation with Lin Tian. ``` Lin Tian evaded the questions casually. Twenty minutes later, the car stopped at the entrance of Lin Tian''s residential complex. "Yangyang, come on, get out of the car!" Lin Tian called out. Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Yangyang leaped out of the car and followed him into the complex, curiously looking around. "I''m telling you, you need to behave yourself later..." Lin Tian continued to walk while listing some precautions to the Doberman. Although his mother didn''t particularly dislike dogs, she probably wouldn''t agree to this arrangement. But if the dog proved to be exceptionally smart and adorable, it was still very likely to stay. After returning home, the Doberman acted cute and obedient, showing off its high intelligence as instructed by Lin Tian, and indeed, Shi Qing, who was initially not too pleased, agreed to keep it. The happiest person was Lin Fang, who found the dog to be so intelligent that her eyes almost sparkled with excitement. With his family agreeing to take in the dog, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief; the matter was finally settled. All that was left was to visit Wang Lan''s house the next day and complete the task related to her. The night passed without incident, and the next morning while Lin Tian was having breakfast, he received another call from Wang Lan. "Is this Lin Tian? When will you come over?" "I''m having breakfast. I''ll come over after I finish, in about an hour," Lin Tian replied with his mouth full, biting into a steamed bun. After a brief chat, Lin Tian hung up the phone and continued his meal fervently. After breakfast, Lin Tian hailed a cab to Wang Lan''s place. She had already given Lin Tian her address. On the way, feeling a bit thirsty, Lin Tian asked the driver to stop so he could get out and buy a bottle of water. After getting out, Lin Tian purchased a bottle of mineral water from a small kiosk. Lin Tian unscrewed the cap of the mineral water and took a gulp. "Huh?" Lin Tian paused while drinking with a puzzled look on his face. Glancing suspiciously across the street at a fifth-floor window of a building, Lin Tian saw a girl with somewhat messy hair. It seemed odd, and Lin Tian felt the girl looked familiar. As Lin Tian was pondering, the girl appeared to be pulled away by someone and vanished from the window in an instant. Simultaneously, white curtains were drawn across the window. With a tinge of suspicion, Lin Tian drank his water as he walked back to the taxi, deep in thought about the identity of the girl. Back in the cab, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, he slapped his thigh, finally remembering who she was. Wasn''t this the girl who tried to jump from a building in Jia''an City, the one he had saved? Wasn''t her name Wang Xia? What was she doing here? Lin Tian was puzzled, but despite his confusion, he didn''t dwell on it much. Seeing Lin Tian back in the car, the driver started the engine. "Wait, I need to get out!" Lin Tian suddenly shouted as the car began to move. "You..." The driver looked at Lin Tian in surprise and instinctively stopped the car. Lin Tian hurriedly took out a hundred yuan note from his wallet, handed it to the driver, and quickly opened the car door. Upon opening the door, Lin Tian looked up again at the tightly closed window. At that moment, an electronic synthesized voice rang in his mind: "Task: Rescue the kidnapped Wang Xia. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point!" A task, there was actually a task! And at that moment, Lin Tian knew why Wang Xia was there. She had been kidnapped! Meanwhile, as Lin Tian''s gaze fixed on the building, a humanoid red dot faintly shone through the closed window into his eyes. After a quick scan, Lin Tian hurriedly ran towards the building. Chapter 108 - 95 Knock on the Door "Come here!" Just as Wang Xia was about to call for help from the window, Liu Chao yanked her back! Liu Chao pulled Wang Xia to the ground and glared at her fiercely, "You better behave yourself, let me tell you, no one here can save you. You should just obediently listen!" Liu Chao glared at Wang Xia with venomous eyes then shut the iron gate on the window and simultaneously reached out his hand with a swish to draw the curtains closed. This window was somewhat special, other household windows were fitted with protective mesh on the outside, but this window had an iron railing inside, and atop the railing, there was a small iron gate. Once the iron gate was shut, the window was sealed off completely! After being yanked to the ground by Liu Chao, Wang Xia lay there, staring at him with a defiant expression on her petite face. Noticing the expression on Wang Xia''s face, Liu Chao sneered coldly, "Pretty tough, huh? Starve you a few more meals and you''ll comply!" Having said that, he scanned Wang Xia from head to toe, a flash of greed passing through his eyes. However, he knew it wasn''t time yet, starving her a few more meals would do the trick. Thinking this, Liu Chao left Wang Xia, turned around, and walked out the room door. As he left, he also closed the room door. Seeing Liu Chao leave, Wang Xia who had been tense the whole time, exhaled a breath of relief, and started to relax a little. Wang Xia struggled to get up, her eyes flickering with fear and uncertainty. She got up and reopened the curtain, then vigorously tried to twist open the iron window but it wouldn''t budge. After a long struggle which even injured her hands, a feeble Wang Xia eventually had to give up. The room where Wang Xia was confined had nothing but a large bed. Wang Xia sat collapsed on the bed, her eyes flickering with regret... She regretted being so careless, and wondered why she trusted that seemingly kind-hearted older sister. Some ten days ago, she had argued with her family and ran away from home. She didn''t want to go back; instead, she thought of finding a job elsewhere. Moneyless, she was mostly looking for jobs that provided food and accommodation. Later, she met a woman in her thirties, an older sister who appeared very kind-hearted. She offered her a job, even saying it came with food, accommodation, and good pay. She even personally took her to the factory... But what Wang Xia hadn''t expected at all was that this seemingly kind-hearted older sister was a human trafficker. Eventually, she sold her to this man named Liu Chao. Liu Chao was a man in his forties, slightly overweight, balding, and extremely sleazy. "Ah, no!" Suddenly, a sharp scream from a woman rang out. Hearing this sound, Wang Xia trembled, a flicker of fear passing through her eyes. Liu Chao was exceptionally perverse. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was only after being sold here that Wang Xia learned that two other girls had been brought here before her. Seeing the condition of the other two girls, Wang Xia could imagine what awaited her. Just the thought made Wang Xia tremble uncontrollably, overwhelmed by fear. She deeply regretted her impulsive decision to run away, and her naivety in trusting strangers so easily! "Ah, no!" "Come here!" The voices outside faintly reached Wang Xia''s ears, and knowing what was happening outside made her shudder slightly. "Gurgle..." At that moment, Wang Xia''s stomach also growled. Wang Xia felt she couldn''t hold on much longer. She hadn''t eaten in two days. "Click!" Suddenly, the sound of a door opening startled her. Hearing the noise, Wang Xia who was sitting on the bed, jumped to her feet. With a click, the door to Wang Xia''s room swung open. "Get in!" Liu Chao pushed another woman in her twenties, naked, into the room. "No~!" Wang Xia cried out in despair, her face filled with hopelessness. "Just give in, no one can save you!" Wang Xia''s face was etched with despair. Though she fiercely tried to resist, she was powerless. At that moment, she thought of many people, including her parents and friends. Lastly, Wang Xia thought of Lin Tian... Though they had only met twice, Wang Xia had a strong impression of Lin Tian. They had met twice, but Lin Tian had helped her both times. The first time he saved her from a suicide attempt, and the second time he helped her seek revenge. It could be said that Lin Tian was her savior. But now... He wasn''t here! If only he could appear! Wang Xia thought sadly... But she knew, that was impossible. Rip! "Heh heh..." Suddenly, a hurried knocking at the door rang out. "Hello, is anyone there!" A voice faintly came through. Meanwhile, outside, Lin Tian banged loudly on the door, causing it to thud violently. Hearing this knocking, Liu Chao paused and looked bewildered. And hearing this familiar voice, a flicker of astonishment flashed in Wang Xia''s eyes, then quickly disappeared, replaced by sheer elation. Wang Xia''s eyes sparkled with joy! It was him! That was his voice! That boy! Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Wang Xia was overwhelmed with joy. Her mouth opened wide as she was about to call out, but Liu Chao quickly noticed her movement and quickly covered her mouth. "Are you going to open the door? If not, I''m going to break it down!" At this moment, Lin Tian''s voice came again, accompanied by a series of loud banging noises. Looking like he really might break down the door if it remained unopened, Liu Chao could no longer ignore Lin Tian. While muttering curses, he restrained the two women and fearing they might scream, Liu Chao also taped their mouths shut. After finishing this task, Liu Chao hurried over because Lin Tian''s banging was becoming louder and louder. Chapter 109 - 96 Astonishment Arriving at the front door, Liu Chao peeked through the peephole and saw a young boy, about eighteen or nineteen years old, outside. This reassured him. Immediately after, Liu Chao opened the door and cursed: "What the hell are you making noise for, looking to die!" As soon as Liu Chao opened the door, his face was fierce, full of ferocity. "Uh..." Lin Tian stared blankly for a moment, sizing up the bald man before him and squinting slightly: "I''m here for a girl." A girl? Hearing this, Liu Chao''s heart tightened, a trace of nervousness within him, but the more nervous he became, the less he dared to show it. Instead, he glared at Lin Tian even more malevolently and bellowed: "Get lost, there''s no girl here!" With that, Liu Chao slapped the door shut. But the door only closed halfway and would go no further. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian''s hand was braced against the door, a smile playing on his lips as he looked at the middle-aged man: "Whether you say there is a girl or isn''t doesn''t count, it''s only true if I say so!" With that, Lin Tian pushed the door! Lin Tian''s strength was not something Liu Chao could contend with. Despite him frantically trying to hold it back with both hands, Lin Tian easily swung the door open. "Let me have a look!" Pushing the door open, Lin Tian stepped inside. "You..." Nervous! This time Liu Chao was truly nervous. Lin Tian glanced around and spotted a half-closed door across the living room. It seemed to be the room Lin Tian had seen from the window outside earlier. Seeing this room, Lin Tian headed straight for it. Noticing Lin Tian''s action, Liu Chao''s eyes narrowed, scanning left and right. He then grabbed a wooden stick from nearby and swung it at the back of Lin Tian''s head! Whoosh! The sound of air being sliced through rang out! Lin Tian paused mid-step, squinted his eyes, dodged swiftly, and kicked out! Bang! Lin Tian''s kick sent Liu Chao flying! Crash, crash! Liu Chao''s body hit a chair, and chairs went scattering all over the place. The kick from Lin Tian was no gentle matter; Liu Chao lay on the ground, unable to recover his breath for a long time. After giving him a glance, Lin Tian walked over and delivered a slap, knocking him out cold! Seeing Liu Chao collapse, Lin Tian then turned and quickly made his way to the ajar room. Upon opening the door, Lin Tian was struck dumb. This... "Mmm mmm mmm..." Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Xia started to cry out in excitement, but because her mouth was sealed, she could only make whimpering noises. Hearing Wang Xia''s voice, Lin Tian snapped back to reality and rushed over to tear the tape from the mouths of the captives. "Quick, save me!" The tape no sooner off, Wang Xia began to cry out anxiously. Lin Tian hesitated for a moment, then said, "Don''t worry, I''ve already subdued the guy outside." "Quick, unlock these handcuffs. He has the keys on him!" Wang Xia said hurriedly, not caring about the exposure of her chest. Lin Tian then found a set of keys on the unconscious Liu Chao and unlocked the handcuffs from both girls. "There''s another girl in another room!" As soon as her handcuffs were off, Wang Xia urgently informed him. Lin Tian then ran to another room and rescued the girl trapped inside. And through Wang Xia''s explanation, Lin Tian also learned what kind of person that middle-aged man outside was. Looking at Liu Chao lying unconscious outside, a flicker of murderous intent flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. Before Lin Tian could take any action, suddenly a series of urgent siren sounds came from outside. "Doot doot doot..." The wail of sirens startled everyone in the room. Lin Tian walked over to the window in some astonishment and looked down, only to see many police cars stopped below, and more were rushing into the building at high speed. "What''s going on? Why are there so many cops?" Lin Tian said in bewilderment. Before Lin Tian could come to his senses, suddenly the rapid footsteps of many people could be heard coming up the stairwell. Hearing this noise, Lin Tian turned his head in surprise. He had barely turned when he saw three men burst into the room headlong. "Damn it, nobody move!" Lin Tian stared at the guns in their hands, completely frozen. "Clack clack!..." Suddenly, more intense footsteps echoed from the stairwell. The faces of the three men changed upon hearing it, and they hurriedly turned to look. Police! Seven or eight policemen burst up the stairs, guns drawn. "Nobody come any closer!" the bald man among the first three to enter shouted, and swiftly pulled one of the three girls inside, pointing his gun at her head. Seeing the hostage in the bald man''s hand, the approaching police officers changed expressions, raised their guns, but hesitated to move forward for the safety of the hostage. "Stay back!" the bald man waved his gun at the girl''s head, and with a signal, prompted an accomplice to close the door. Seeing the door closing reluctantly, and despite some indignation, the police could only watch helplessly for fear of the criminal''s excessive actions. Once the door was shut and locked, the bald man sighed in relief, but did not loosen his grip on the girl. Addressing the one who had closed the door, he said, "Doggy, lock up the others. We need to figure out what to do!" "Alright!" Doggy responded and, pointing the gun at Lin Tian, Wang Xia, and another girl said, "Move." Seeing Lin Tian move slowly, Doggy kicked him and cursed impatiently: "Damn it, move it!" Feeling the kick to his backside, a glint of sharpness passed through Lin Tian''s eyes. However, with three guns trained on him, Lin Tian dared not make a move. After herding Lin Tian and the others into the room, Doggy checked it over, finding even the windows were locked, and he finally felt secure. Chapter 110 - 96 Astonishment_2 Seeing the dog lose his alertness, Lin Tian was about to make a move, but as soon as his body started to shift, he stopped, looking somewhat helpless towards the doorway. At that time, the bald man also walked in. Upon entering, the bald man aimed his pistol at Lin Tian and asked coldly, "Did you knock out the person in the living room?" After Lin Tian and the others entered the small room, the bald man had also seen Liu Chao lying on the other side and, after questioning the girl, he knew it was Lin Tian''s doing. Lin Tian quietly glanced at him, not denying it, and nodded. Since he was asking, he surely knew the answer. Denying it would be pointless. Seeing Lin Tian admit it, the bald man''s eyes narrowed, a hint of coldness flashing through them as he sized up Lin Tian, "Kid, not bad!" Lin Tian slightly bowed his head without speaking. After staring at Lin Tian coldly for a while, the bald man withdrew his gaze and turned to the dog, saying, "Keep an eye on them, be careful, I''ll find something to tie their hands." With that, the bald man gave Lin Tian another glance and then turned to leave. After the bald man left, the dog pointed his gun at the three of them, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the two girls with a lecherous look in his eyes. Even though the two girls were now dressed, their clothes were quite loose, revealing large areas of their fair skin. Noticing the dog''s gaze, Wang Xia''s body stiffened and she began to tremble slightly. Fear, terror! She had barely escaped one disaster, only to fall into another trap. These three men were clearly ruthless characters. Noticing Wang Xia''s trembling body, Lin Tian extended his hand to gently pat the back of her hand, giving her an encouraging look. Wang Xia felt a bit more relaxed with Lin Tian''s gesture. But despite this, she was still afraid; the three men armed with guns were not someone Lin Tian could contend with. Wang Xia felt a wave of confusion, uncertainty about her fate. Glancing at Wang Xia, Lin Tian took a deep breath, smiling at the dog who was pointing a gun at them, and said, "Do you know?" "What?" The dog glared at Lin Tian. "Do you know, you''re just a tragedy!" Lin Tian said with a smile, looking at the dog. "Damn you, what are you saying!" Enraged by Lin Tian''s words, the dog quickly stepped forward with the gun in his hand and pressed it directly against Lin Tian''s forehead. With the cold muzzle pressed hard against Lin Tian''s forehead, he too broke into a cold sweat. But at this moment, instead of looking scared or nervous, Lin Tian looked utterly astonished! He looked past the dog with an expression of horror... As if, as if he had seen a ghost! The dog was startled by Lin Tian''s shocked expression and instinctively turned to look behind him. There was no one there! Fooled! The dog immediately realized the trick and quickly turned back! But it was too late! In the moment the dog turned his head, Lin Tian swiftly reached out, grabbed the dog''s wrist, and twisted forcefully! Crack! The dog''s wrist was bent to a right angle! "Ahhh..." Just as the dog was about to scream, Lin Tian immediately covered his mouth, and with one palm, he struck the back of the dog''s head! Thud! The dog passed out instantly. "Phew!" Lin Tian finally let out a breath, wiping away the cold sweat on his forehead. That had been too dangerous. Having a gun to his head, if the dog''s hand had twitched, Lin Tian would have been finished, and no amount of superpower would have helped. After taking a breath of relief, Lin Tian dared not let his guard down, knowing that the real danger was yet to come. While the bald man was still away, Lin Tian moved the dog''s body aside, then pressed against the wall by the doorway, his gaze fixed intently on the entrance. He was waiting for the bald man''s arrival. The scene had unfolded too quickly; by the time Wang Xia and the other girl had processed what happened, Lin Tian had already dealt with the dog and was lying in ambush at the door. Overcome with shock and afraid to make a noise, Wang Xia covered her mouth tightly with both hands, her eyes wide with surprise as she watched Lin Tian''s serious expression against the wall. Wang Xia was astonished! Lin Tian... he, he was incredible! The other girl stood dumbfounded, her eyes filled with shock. She could never have anticipated this scene. But at this time, Lin Tian had no mental capacity to care for the girls'' astonishment as he was extremely tense, not even daring to breathe too heavily. Lin Tian''s body pressed tightly against the wall, his gaze still fixed on the doorway. "Tap tap..." The sound of footsteps approached. Along with the footsteps came a black shadow, getting closer and closer. Seeing the bald shadow, Lin Tian knew that the bald man was coming. The shadow grew nearer, and the footsteps sounded clearer and clearer. He''s here! Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly. The bald man, holding a rope, walked in, his gaze sweeping around, but he didn''t find Doggie and Lin Tian. Stunned for a moment, the bald man instantly realized something was amiss and was about to raise the pistol in his hand! But it was too late! Whoosh! A dark shadow pounced in an instant! Lin Tian lunged forward, pinning him against the wall, and at the same time, he fiercely slammed the man''s head into it! Bang! A loud noise ensued, and the bald man''s eyes rolled back as blood gushed from the back of his head. His body then limply fell to the ground. It was unclear if he was dead. "What happened?" The thud of the bald man''s head hitting the wall drew the attention of the person outside, who walked over with a puzzled look. Seeing the person coming, Lin Tian took a deep breath, picked up the pistol, and once again pressed his body against the wall. The person following behind seemed to sense something was wrong and didn''t directly enter but appeared somewhat cautious. Lin Tian, pressing himself against the wall, kept his gaze on the shadows on the ground, squinting slightly. As the person stepped in, Lin Tian tossed the pistol he was holding. Clack! The pistol hit the ground, and the person glanced subconsciously at it. Now was the moment! Lin Tian kicked out fiercely! Whoosh! A whooshing sound broke through the air! Thump! Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian kicked him, sending him flying. A good four or five meters through the air! As he sent the man flying, Lin Tian pounced right after him. "Hey!" With a loud shout, Lin Tian pinned him down, grabbing his hair and slamming his head onto the ground! Bang! His head hit the floor hard! Blood flowed instantly. Seeing his limp body, Lin Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Resolved! All three men were taken care of! "Phew!" Lin Tian let out a long breath, his body relaxing as he sat on the ground. Lin Tian felt his back sticky, that was cold sweat from fright. The situation had indeed been very dangerous, especially when Doggie had pointed the gun at his head. "Phew!" Lin Tian gasped for air, releasing the tension inside him. Wang Xia stared blankly, her eyes wide open in astonishment. Hurry! From the moment Lin Tian took out Doggie to the time he dealt with all three men, everything happened so fast. Not even a minute passed! And Lin Tian''s performance was even more shocking to her! It was... truly incredible! The girl beside her was also staring blankly. She watched Lin Tian in disbelief. "Click!" Suddenly, the sound of a door opening came from outside. It was the first girl who, seeing that no one from inside had come out for a while and spotting an opportunity, quickly opened the door. She escaped. And with the door opening came a series of hurried footsteps. All the police officers rushed in. "Don''t move!" The police officers shouted tensely, guns in hand, as they entered. But they froze in an instant. What, what''s going on? The scene before them left them stunned. All three criminals were lying on the ground, blood everywhere, while the other three hostages seemed completely unharmed. What in the world happened? Shock flickered in everyone''s eyes! Chapter 111 - 97: Do I need to go on? What, what on earth is going on? All the police officers stared blankly at the scene with a look of utter astonishment. "Phew!" At that moment, a long sigh was heard. Lin Tian pushed himself off the ground and slowly stood up. Seeing Lin Tian rise to his feet, many of the police officers instinctively pointed their guns at him, their nerves tensed by the eerie scene. Frustrated by the guns aimed at him, Lin Tian snapped angrily, "Is this how you treat someone who''s helping you? Can you play happily like this?" Having guns pointed at him from the start, and now this, Lin Tian was really irked! "You... You''re Lin Tian?" One of the police officers seemed to remember Lin Tian and spoke with some hesitation. "Finally, someone with a brain!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes at him. "Put them down, everyone put your guns down," the police officer quickly ordered, a hint of realization dawning on him. If this was Lin Tian, then the whole scene made sense. He could recall hearing about Lin Tian''s bizarre behaviors. With someone recognizing him, things would be easier now, at least there was no need to worry about guns being pointed at him anymore. Afterward, the police began to wrap up the scene, and since Lin Tian had played a major part in the incident, he was certainly required to give a statement. Naturally, he had to make a trip to the police station. Reluctantly, Lin Tian couldn''t avoid it; it seemed that he wouldn''t be able to visit Wang Lan''s home today. With that thought, Lin Tian made a phone call to Wang Lan. ** On the other side, Wang Lan hung up the phone with a helpless expression. Seeing the helplessness on Wang Lan''s face, her mother, Zhang Feng, asked curiously, "What''s wrong?" "Master Lin said something came up and he can''t come over today. He''ll come tomorrow!" "Tomorrow? He''s not a fraudster, is he? Maybe he''s afraid to come over?" Wang Lan''s mother said with some skepticism. "He''s been a fraudster from the start. I''ve been saying it''s a waste of time," said a man in his thirties nearby, showing impatience. Wang Lan glanced around and noticed that all the relatives were showing signs of impatience; none of them believed what she was saying. Clearly, they didn''t believe Lin Tian. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, Wang Lan said nothing. After all, they wouldn''t believe her now, no matter what she said. ** The next morning, after talking to Wang Lan, Lin Tian hailed a cab and headed straight for her house. He had sorted out the case from yesterday and was now free. And Wang Xia had been taken back by her parents. And Lin Tian had gained a Supernatural Point. "Seven Supernatural Points plus the one I just got, now I have a total of eight Supernatural Points," Lin Tian mused as he sat in the taxi, his consciousness diving into the Sea of Consciousness, contemplating the droplets of golden Supernatural Points. "Just two more Supernatural Points and I''ll have ten. Then I can create a superpower." "Almost there!" Lin Tian thought to himself, feeling a thrill of excitement. Lost in thought, half an hour later, the taxi came to a stop at the entrance of the neighborhood where Wang Lan lived. Lin Tian got out of the car and walked straight towards Wang Lan''s home. "Building 16, apartment 201!" Lin Tian muttered Wang Lan''s address to himself as he walked quickly forward. Arriving at building number sixteen, Lin Tian walked up the stairs. Standing in front of apartment 201, Lin Tian found the door closed and rang the doorbell. "Ding dong!" "Coming!" Following a voice, the door was opened by a middle-aged woman in her fifties. Zhang Feng opened the door and, seeing Lin Tian, looked him up and down with some surprise, "Who are you looking for?" After a brief glance at her, Lin Tian calmly replied, "Is this Wang Lan''s residence?" Upon hearing this, Zhang Feng''s eyes widened incredulously as she continued to gaze at Lin Tian in disbelief, "Are you that Master Lin?" "Master Lin?" Lin Tianyi was startled, then he caught on and nodded, "If you''re talking about the person who''s going to help you find the missing boy, then yes, that''s me." It really is him! Zhang Feng looked at Lin Tian in surprise, her face full of astonishment. Originally, her children had said that a Master Lin was very accurate in divination, but she was somewhat skeptical, and now that she saw Lin Tian, her doubts only deepened. How old is this kid? Eighteen or nineteen years old? He must be a swindler! Zhang Feng internally branded Lin Tian with a label. "Master Lin? You''re here, come in, come in quickly!" At that moment, Wang Lan inside the room also noticed Lin Tian and immediately greeted him with enthusiasm. Seeing her daughter so enthusiastic, Zhang Feng opened her mouth but ultimately didn''t say anything. However, the skepticism on her face was not concealed at all. Then, Lin Tian followed Wang Lan inside. Upon arriving in the living room, Lin Tian found a group of people standing there. As he approached, everyone looked towards him. And the moment they saw Lin Tian, they were all taken aback. Noticing the expressions on these people''s faces, Lin Tian knew that Wang Lan had probably not told them about his age. "Xiaohui, this is the so-called master you spoke of?" Glancing at Lin Tian, a man in his thirties looked at Wang Lan with dissatisfaction. "This" Wang Lan''s face showed embarrassment. Lin Tian scanned the crowd, taking in everyone''s expressions. He knew these people were already skeptical of him, and seeing how young he was only added to their disbelief. Seeing their expressions, Lin Tian didn''t feel like wasting words. With this thought, he pulled up a chair and sat down calmly, looking at everyone: "I know you don''t believe in me, but it doesn''t matter. I''ll do some calculations for you today." "Then calculate the color of the underwear I''m wearing today!" The middle-aged man began with a mocking look at Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced at him faintly and said calmly, "Alright!" With that, Lin Tian took three coins out of his pocket and tossed them! Buzz buzz! The three coins spun rapidly! They were so fast that they resembled spinning tops! Seeing Lin Tian''s move, everyone in the room was taken aback, showing some surprise. To make coins spin like tops with a casual toss wasn''t something just anyone could manage. Of course, they were just surprised that''s all, Lin Tian''s seemingly cool move didn''t mean he knew any divination. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Buzz buzz~! After about a dozen seconds, the spinning coins began to slow down. Eventually, the coins came to a complete stop. Seeing the coins stopped, everyone''s gaze turned towards Lin Tian. After glancing at the coins that had stopped spinning, Lin Tian lifted his head. His gaze moved across the faces of everyone there and finally settled on the middle-aged man, speaking slowly: "Your underwear is red," Lin Tian said with certainty. At these words, everyone''s gaze shifted to the middle-aged man. "You you must be guessing!" Stunned for a moment, the middle-aged man quickly spoke up. "Exactly, there are only a few colors to choose from, it''s possible even by guessing!" At that moment, a middle-aged woman alongside joined in. Just a guess, that was indeed a possibility. With this thought, a hint of suspicion appeared on everyone''s faces. Noticing the doubt on their faces, Lin Tian''s expression remained unchanged as he quietly looked at the middle-aged man, speaking at a measured pace: "Your underwear is red, bought a year ago. You''ve been wearing it for three days without changing. Also, there is a hole in the front of your underwear, and sometimes you will" Pausing here, Lin Tian''s tone halted and he looked at the man with a half-smile: "Shall I go on?" Chapter 112 - 98: Its a Waste of Youth Not to Be Romantic Shock! At that moment, the middle-aged man''s face was full of horror, his eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost. Noticing the expression on the middle-aged man''s face, everyone felt a wave of confusion. Could everything Lin Tian said be true? Had he really figured it out? Everyone looked at the middle-aged man with doubt and then at Lin Tian. "Shall I continue?" Lin Tian asked, his smile not quite reaching his eyes as he looked at the middle-aged man. "No, no need!" Coming to his senses, the middle-aged man hurriedly replied. He was now somewhat distraught. It was too miraculous! The impact of Lin Tian''s performance was too great! To think that even such a trivial matter as his own underwear, known only to his wife, could be foretold. He didn''t believe his wife would tell him about it. So the only possibility was... he had really figured it out! As soon as the middle-aged man thought of this possibility, his eyes widened in shock and astonishment. The middle-aged man''s expression was noted by everyone in the room. All had their suspicions. By then, no one dared to look down on Lin Tian, and his expression grew solemn. After hesitating for a moment, Wang Lan''s mother, Zhang Feng, looked at Lin Tian and tested him, "Can you calculate how much money I lost yesterday?" Lost money? Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned and looked at Zhang Feng curiously. Nobody in the room had heard about Zhang Feng losing money. Seeing everyone''s reaction, Zhang Feng explained, "I lost some money yesterday and I haven''t told anyone. If this... if Master Lin really can figure it out, then..." Zhang Feng didn''t finish her sentence, but everyone understood what she meant. If Lin Tian could figure this out as well, then he truly was a divine figure! Thinking this, everyone turned their gazes toward Lin Tian. After scanning the crowd, knowing they would not fully believe him unless he performed another divination, Lin Tian nodded calmly, "I can." After speaking, Lin Tian bent down to pick up three coins from the ground, held them in his palm, and tossed them again. Humming~! The three silver coins rapidly spun on the ground. Everyone watched the rapidly spinning coins with serious expressions. This time, no one was indifferent, and everyone seemed a bit tense. Hum! Several seconds later, the coins stopped. The moment they stopped, a flood of information entered Lin Tian''s mind. After scanning the information in his mind, Lin Tian frowned. Taking a deep breath, he turned to Zhang Feng and said expressionlessly, "You didn''t lose money yesterday!" "What?" Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this. "You didn''t lose money yesterday, but you did lose two hundred yuan the day before yesterday on Yangming Road. Right?" Lin Tian asked, looking at the somewhat dazed Zhang Feng. Zhang Feng stared at Lin Tian, stunned. After a while, astonishment in her eyes gave way to ecstasy. It was true! He had really figured it out! And he had done it even though she had given him incorrect information. A divine figure! Truly a divine figure! Zhang Feng''s heart surged with excitement. After a moment, she knelt down before Lin Tian, crying out with a sad face, "Master Lin, please save my grandson!" "Uh..." Lin Tian was taken aback by Zhang Feng''s sudden kneeling. The change in her attitude was too abrupt. After a moment of surprise, Lin Tian quickly got up to help Zhang Feng, "Please get up, I''ll help if I can." After a moment, the other people in the room also hurried to help Zhang Feng up. Meanwhile, various compliments were whispered into Lin Tian''s ears. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Mom, please get up. Master Lin will definitely help!" "Exactly, Master Lin has a heart of a Bodhisattva..." Listening to the complimentary voices around him, Lin Tianyi was at a loss for words. In the beginning, he was too disdainful, but now... However, thinking about it, Lin Tian understood. Any family, if there really was someone who could help them find their children, would definitely be just as excited. Lin Tian''s two divination techniques completely won over Wang Lan''s family. What followed was simple. Lin Tian said that helping them find someone would be very beneficial to his cultivation, and he would help them find their children. Afterward, Lin Tian suggested that someone should come with him. After all, he would need to bring the child back after finding them and might even have to take care of them, which Lin Tian didn''t want to be too troublesome. Hearing Lin Tian say this, everyone in the room wanted to go, even wanting to go together. But Lin Tian didn''t need that many people. In the end, Lin Tian suggested going with Wang Lan. After all, traveling with a beauty wouldn''t be so lonely. After arranging everything, Lin Tian didn''t plan to stay much longer. He stood up and said, "Alright, everyone, don''t worry. We should be able to find the child very soon, I guess in three to five days." "Thank you! Thank you, Master Lin!" Everyone in the room looked at Lin Tian with respect, and even some children''s eyes sparkled with admiration. Divination, so cool! After scanning the crowd, Lin Tian nodded. "Don''t mention it. I''m heading back now. I''ll come over again tomorrow." With that, Lin Tian turned and left. "Master Lin, please stay a bit longer." "Yes, stay a bit longer!" "No need." Lin Tian lightly shook his head and turned to leave. "Master Lin, please accept this token of appreciation." At that moment, Zhang Feng suddenly pulled out a stack of red banknotes and stuffed them into Lin Tian''s hands. Lin Tian''s hand wavered but did not accept them, shaking his head. "I told you, I don''t need your money." This money was of no use to Lin Tian. After waving goodbye, Lin Tian opened the door and left. Until Lin Tian disappeared at the doorway, the family was still somewhat dazed. Feeling a bit overwhelmed. Was all of this real? The next morning, after breakfast, Lin Tian hailed a cab to the train station. Wang Lan had already called to say she was at the train station and had bought the tickets. Half an hour later, Lin Tian found Wang Lan waiting at the train station. "Let''s go. Inside." Lin Tian smiled faintly. According to the ticket information, the train would leave in half an hour. The reason for taking this train was also Lin Tian''s feeling after divining. This time Lin Tian and Wang Lan were taking a high-speed train to Hua''an, which would take three hours to arrive. After security check, the two went to the waiting hall to wait for their train. In the waiting hall, Wang Lan, sitting beside him and looking at Lin Tian who was browsing his phone, curiously asked, "How did you learn this skill?" "Hmm?" Lin Tian looked up at her with a puzzled look. "I mean, how did you learn this divination technique?" Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian with a curious face. "I taught myself from an ancient book," Lin Tian chuckled. Seeing the mischievous smile on Lin Tian''s face, Wang Lan pouted. "Liar!" "Liar? Where''s your proof? Empty accusations!" Lin Tian looked at her with a cheeky grin, bantering with her. Chatting with a beauty was also a good way to pass the time. Seeing that Lin Tian was unwilling to talk about it, Wang Lan changed the subject and continued to ask, "Then predict when I will get rich..." "Let me think..." As time passed unnoticed while chatting with Wang Lan. Ten minutes later, they began checking tickets. Then the two went through the ticket gate. Wang Lan bought adjacent seats, and the two sat together. This was Lin Tian''s first time on a high-speed train, and he noticed that all the attendants were beauties. Noticing Lin Tian''s occasional stealthy glances, Wang Lan looked at him in speechless amusement, "I wouldn''t have guessed. You''re young, but quite bold when it comes to women." After interacting with Lin Tian for a while, Wang Lan realized Lin Tian was a carefree person and spoke more casually. After glancing at a passing beauty, Lin Tian turned back, looking at her nonchalantly, "Being frivolous is part of youth! Besides..." He paused here, examining Wang Lan from top to bottom, his gaze lingering for a while, with a knowing smile, "Besides, aren''t you also like that, huh? I can tell you have strong desires!" Chapter 113 - 99: Domineering! Awesome! "You..." Wang Lan''s pretty face instantly turned red, and she turned her face away, ignoring Lin Tian. Lin Tian chuckled and once again looked around at the pretty girls. So many beauties. While Lin Tian was scanning the beauties, at this moment, a young man took his seat opposite Lin Tian. This guy wasn''t old, probably in his twenties, wore glasses, and seemed like a very quiet young man. After a glance at him, Lin Tian paid him no more attention and continued his survey of the beauties. His gaze shifted, and Lin Tian frowned slightly, his expression somewhat dissatisfied. I had just seen a beauty in black stockings, and before I could properly appreciate her, someone blocked my view. A quick scan revealed that it was a young man, and this young man was walking in my direction. Lin Tian didn''t care, thinking to himself that this bastard should walk faster when the young man walked straight over to the quiet youth sitting opposite Lin Tian and, without any courtesy, patted him on the shoulder and said, "My girlfriend is in the seat next to you. Let''s switch seats." "What?" The quiet young man seemed a bit stunned. "I said switch seats with you, can you move quickly?" Seeing the quiet young man in a daze, the young man urged with some dissatisfaction. The quiet young man glanced at him and indeed saw a girl next to him. "Which is your seat?" After thinking it over, the quiet young man asked. "Number 54." "Alright." After some thought, the quiet young man agreed. Seeing the quiet young man get up, the guy didn''t thank him and still seemed impatient, as if he thought the other was moving too slowly. Then the quiet young man left, and the couple took their seats. This person sat right opposite Lin Tian. After scanning him, Lin Tian felt annoyed. This guy''s attitude seemed arrogant and presumptuous. Nowadays many people in this country behave like this; a lot of people think they''re great just because they have some money. They think they''re the number one in the world, so it''s no exception to come across such people outside. Shaking his head, Lin Tian ignored him and continued to stealthily glance at the beauties, but his mood was no longer as excited as before. After looking over a few beauties, he felt a bit bored, and as the bus started moving, Lin Tian took out his phone and began reading a novel. Just as Lin Tian was engrossed in his reading, suddenly an arrogant voice rang out, "Hey, come here." Lin Tian frowned, looked up, and saw it was the young man sitting opposite him. He seemed to be calling someone. "Hello, what''s the matter?" At that moment, a tall, uniformed waiter approached. "Make this instant noodle for me." The young man pointed at the instant noodles on the table. "Hello, there''s hot water over there; you can go and take it yourself," the waiter replied, though a bit taken aback, still courteously. "I know there is hot water there, but I''m telling you to make it for me, don''t you understand?" The young man looked at her impatiently. "I''m sorry..." "Damn it, can''t even make noodles without complaining, you..." Before the waiter could finish speaking, the young man started cursing. As a conflict seemed imminent, another waiter hurried over, apologizing, and quickly took the first waiter away, then went to make the instant noodles for the young man himself. Even though his noodles were made for him, the young man was still grumbling nonstop, "Damn, can''t even do such a simple thing right..." Lin Tian watched the guy with a frown, feeling as if he had swallowed a fly. So disgusting. Lin Tian just couldn''t understand how this person had grown up. Hadn''t he ever been taught a lesson? Such arrogance. Shaking his head, Lin Tian was somewhat speechless. Although irritated, Lin Tian said nothing. He just shook his head and continued to read his novel. Time gradually passed, and just as Lin Tian was watching excitedly, suddenly, a faint stench wafted into his nostrils. It was the smell of dirty socks. "Hm?" Lin Tian was taken aback, lifted his head for a look, and his gaze swept across until it fixed on the young man''s feet across from him. To Lin Tian''s shock, the person opposite had actually taken off his shoes. Leaning forward slightly, a wave of foul odor hit him, and judging by Wang Lan''s frequent wrinkling of her nose beside him, it was obvious she couldn''t stand it either, but perhaps because the young man''s attitude had been too arrogant earlier, she felt reluctant to say anything. She didn''t want to cause trouble. Wang Lan didn''t dare to speak up, but Lin Tian wasn''t so polite. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian had already tolerated him for a long time. "Tap tap..." Lin Tian''s hand lightly tapped on the table. When the young man''s gaze came over, Lin Tian calmly looked at him, "I''m saying, could you put your shoes back on?" "Put my shoes on? Why should I? I can do whatever I want! It''s none of your business!" The young man glared at Lin Tian with an unhappy face. His attitude was arrogant. "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled, shook his head, and smacked his lips, quietly staring at him for a while before suddenly standing up and slapping him across the face! "Damn it! Do you think you are the mother of the four seas, that everyone has to make way for you? You''re asking for it!" "Smack!" With a loud slap, the young man''s left cheek instantly bore the imprint of five fingers. The loud slap stunned everyone. Stunned for a moment, the young man quickly recovered and stood up pointing at Lin Tian''s nose, cursing, "You..." "You, your sister!" Lin Tian slapped him again before he could finish his words! Smack! Lin Tian''s hefty slap directly sent him tumbling back into his seat. "You..." With eyes blazing with fury, the young man braced against the seat, trying to rise again, intending to charge over. "Still not convinced?" Seeing this scene, Lin Tian slapped him again, sending him tumbling to the ground once more. "Ah!" Stunned for a moment, the young man''s girlfriend suddenly started scolding like a fishwife and then snatched up the trash tray on the table, hurling it at Lin Tian. Bang! Lin Tian instinctively blocked with his hand, but despite that, some debris and sunflower seed shells still stuck to his clothes. Even some yellow stains got on his shirt. This scene infuriated Lin Tian, who glared at the woman and slapped her across the face, fiercely scolding, "I never hit women, but for a thing that''s not even a woman, I don''t hesitate!" Smack! The resounding slap sent the girl tumbling to the ground, leaving her utterly stunned. "You son of a..." Meanwhile, the young man struggled to his feet again, seemingly looking for something to use as a weapon. Seeing that he was still not convinced, Lin Tian''s face hardened as he slapped him again, "Still not convinced? Acting like a fool!" Smack! Lin Tian''s slap sent him reeling back once again. Everyone watched the scene in stunned silence, some staring blankly at Lin Tian. As long as the young man showed any sign of still being unconvinced, wanting to curse or do anything, Lin Tian would unceremoniously slap him again! The young man had thought about fighting back, but Lin Tian was too strong and reacted too fast, leaving him no chance to retaliate. After being slapped seven or eight times consecutively, he finally calmed down and dared not act arrogantly anymore. Everyone watched the scene in stunned silence, some staring blankly at the stone-faced Lin Tian. Wang Lan also stared blankly at Lin Tian, seeing him like this, only two words remained in her heartAwesome! Domineering! Such domineering presence! Chapter 114 - 100 Mission! Mission! "What''s going on?" Two uniformed train officers quickly approached from a distance. "What happened?" They hastened over, glanced at the scene, and asked in a deep voice. "It''s like this..." The waiter nearby finally reacted and began explaining in a low voice. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having heard the waiter''s explanation and taken another look at the scene, the two officers had a basic understanding of the situation. Seeing that the young man who was hit didn''t seem to have any serious problems, one officer spoke up, "Everyone, come with me." Seeing the officers approaching, Lin Tian knew trouble was inevitable. But he wasn''t surprised since he was prepared for this and followed the officers. After Lin Tian left, the crowd burst into discussion: "That guy was so fierce, absolutely domineeringhe slapped him and the guy didn''t dare to move! You should have seen his eyes at the time!" "He deserved it, being so arrogant!" "Exactly, it felt good!" "Just don''t know what will happen to that young man?" "Should be fine, it was just a fight." Listening to the discussions around, Wang Lan, sitting nearby, admired Lin Tian yet also worried for him. During Wang Lan''s anxious wait, Lin Tian casually returned after ten minutes. No sooner had Lin Tian sat down than Wang Lan asked eagerly, "Are you okay?" "What could possibly be wrong with me?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow. "The police didn''t give you any trouble?" Wang Lan asked, looking at Lin Tian curiously. "Since you''ve addressed me as Master Lin, I should have at least that much ability," Lin Tian chuckled. "..." Wang Lan was left speechless. She retracted the comforting words she had prepared, seeing Lin Tian''s grinning face. Of course, things weren''t as simple as Lin Tian described, but they weren''t overly complicated either. It was originally a minor issuejust a fight. Since Lin Tian knew his limits and the injuries weren''t serious, even if the police took it seriously, they could not do much to Lin Tian. At most, he would be detained for a few days. Then Lin Tian paved his way out with money, and considering the police had a slight bias towards him to begin with, they released him shortly after. Of course, he had to part with some money, which was inevitable. But Lin Tian didn''t care about the money. He had plenty of ways to make it. What mattered was that he had vented his anger. Two hours later, Lin Tian and Wang Lan got off the car, walking out of Hua''an City train station. Stepping out of the station, Lin Tian glanced around and then headed towards the taxi area: "Let''s go, we''ll go find your nephew now." Once in the car, Lin Tian instructed the driver to begin driving based on his intuition. ** Inside an old and dilapidated courtyard in a remote part of Hua''an City''s old quarter, four middle-aged men were discussing what to do with a female journalist. "Speak, what do we do now?" Wang Long glanced at the girl cornered and spoke up. "Just get rid of her!" A hint of ruthlessness flickered in one man''s eyes. "I agree, judging from her diary, no one knows she was investigating us. There was nobody around when we captured her," another man added. "I think it''s fine too! Just like the last time!" a third man chimed in. "Hmm" Wang Long pondered for a moment, took another look at the cornered girl, and nodded, "Then, let''s do it." "Good!" Upon hearing Wang Long''s agreement, one bald man''s eyes shone with pleasure, leering at the girl: "Since we''re going to finish her off anyway, let us enjoy a bit first." "Definitely, definitely!" The rest nodded eagerly, their faces showing excitement. This woman was quite beautiful after all. After giving the girl a once-over, a trace of temptation arose in Wang Long''s heart, and he nodded: "I''ll go first!" With that said, Wang Long approached, lifted the girl, and headed to a room. Seeing Wang Long come over, Lin Yu struggled desperately, but bound hands and feet and with her mouth covered, she was powerless to resist. Lin Yu was filled with regret and annoyancehow could she have been so careless to be caught? What had shocked her even more was the ferocity of these men, who now wanted to kill her. Lin Yu felt immense regret; she shouldn''t have been so reckless. Lin Yu was a journalist for the Hua''an Morning News. Recently, she had noticed some street beggars. All these beggars were children, and clearly, they were disabled, with some even showing signs of injury, which Lin Yu had discovered. She decided to investigate this matter further. Since there was no progress yet and the investigation was conducted privately, she told no one about it. Through her research, she had gotten a rough idea about the beggars'' plight. The disabilities of these child beggars were man-made, all to make them more effective at begging. They were all controlled by someone! Having observed this, she planned to take a closer look at the beggars'' lair. But to her surprise, she was discovered and captured. And she had the habit of writing a diary every day; by accident, the diary was in her bag. Through the diary, they knew everything about her. That''s why they were so bold. Lin Yu regretted her carelessness! Rip! The sound of cloth tearing filled the air, and Lin Yu fought desperately, but it was in vain. She felt the intruder''s hands roaming on her body! Clenching her teeth, Lin Yu resisted with all her might, as tears slowly streamed down her face... In her eyes flickered a trace of despair. Meanwhile, not far away, Lin Tian told the driver to stop the car. After getting out, Lin Tian led Wang Lan to the front of the small courtyard, surveyed it, and said, "This is the place!" Chapter 115 - 100 Mission! Mission!_2 "This place?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Lan scrutinized the courtyard. The courtyard looked somewhat dilapidated, the environment obviously wasn''t very good. Seeing this scene, she couldn''t help but worry about her nephew. "What do we do now?" Wang Lan looked at Lin Tian. "What to do? Just go straight in, of course!" Lin Tian swept his gaze around and then headed straight for the courtyard gate. "Should we call the police?" Wang Lan hurriedly followed him. "Go ahead!" Lin Tian responded, before reaching the gate and kicking it fiercely. "Bang!" With a violent kick from Lin Tian, the already unstable gate was kicked open by him. Lin Tian planned to solve the problem through sheer force and find the boy to complete the task sooner. Force was the simplest and most direct method. "Bang!" Following a loud noise, the three lechers anxiously waiting inside the room were all stunned. "What''s going on?" After a pause, all three rushed out. The loud noise created by Lin Tian kicking the door also caused Wang Long inside the room to be taken aback, then he paused with a hint of confusion in his eyes. "What''s the matter?" Wang Long turned his head and yelled. "..." Silence! No one answered him. After a moment, Wang Long got up with skepticism and opened the door, only to find his three accomplices were no longer in the room. But the sounds of fighting were coming from outside in the courtyard. Feeling that something was amiss, Wang Long grabbed a steel pipe and walked out of the room. Lin Yu, who had already lost all hope, was also startled by the loud noise, and when she saw Wang Long leave, a glimmer of hope began to flash in her eyes of despair. Maybe, maybe there would be a miracle? After an anxious wait, faint screams seemed to reach Lin Yu''s ears. Hearing these faint screams, Lin Yu became extremely nervous. She knew something unexpected must have happened outside. But whose screams were those? Would someone come to save her? Or would she be captured by these people all the same? With her hands and feet bound and unable to move, Lin Yu waited anxiously. She felt as if time was passing so slowly... "Creak~!" In this agonizing wait, the door was opened again. Lin Yu widened her eyes and looked toward the door. At a glance, a mixture of shock flashed in Lin Yu''s eyes, followed by surprise. "Mmmph~!" Lin Yu''s mouth was sealed, so she could only keep whimpering, looking at Lin Tian with pleading eyes. The moment the door was opened, Lin Tian was also taken aback. Looking at the bound woman, and then at her clothes torn to shreds, Lin Tian was dumbfounded. What''s going on? "Mmmph mmmph..." Lin Yu kept whimpering at Lin Tian. After a moment, Lin Tian walked over and crouched down to untie Lin Yu. As he untied her, Lin Tian''s gaze occasionally stole glances at Lin Yu''s exposed bust. Such a beautiful pair of big white... rabbits! Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, even though somewhat embarrassed, Lin Yu couldn''t care less at this moment. Survival was what mattered most. The moment the rope on her hands was untied, Lin Yu quickly used her hands to cover the exposed parts of her chest. Seeing this, Lin Tian felt awkward and said, "You can untie the ropes on your feet yourself." Afterward, he walked out of the room. Leaving the room, the image of that beautiful pair of big white... rabbits kept flashing in Lin Tian''s mind. Feeling a bit thirsty, Lin Tian swallowed saliva and muttered to himself, "Damn, I''m actually getting a reaction!" "Baby, are you okay!" At that moment, a voice tinged with crying came from another room, Wang Lan''s voice. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian extinguished the thoughts in his heart and walked over. As soon as he opened the door, Lin Tian was assailed by a pungent stench. It was the smell of urine and feces. Lin Tian frowned and saw that there were four or five children locked in the room. They all had vacant looks in their eyes, and some even appeared to have disabilities. At that time, Wang Lan was holding a two-year-old boy, weeping and saying something. The little boy''s legs were abnormally bent, obviously broken. After glancing at these children and recalling some news reports he had seen on television and online, Lin Tian had an idea of what was going on. It must be that the people outside were using these children to beg and make money. Seeing the dire state of these children, Lin Tian felt a surge of anger, and the restlessness that initially consumed him disappeared. The smell in the room was indeed hard to bear, so Lin Tian carried all the children outside. By the time Lin Tian had carried all the children out, Lin Yu had also come out of the room. She had covered herself with a piece of clothing by then. Although she could not help some exposure, it was much better than at the start. "What happened to those people at the beginning?" As soon as she came out, Lin Yu asked anxiously. "They are lying in the courtyard!" Lin Tian said, gesturing with his mouth toward the yard. After dealing with the situation, Lin Yu dialed 110 to call the police. Those four people were not the only ones in their gang; there were still a few who had not returned. The aftermath of this incident needed police handling, whether to arrest those people or to return the children to their parents. And before the police arrived, Lin Tian received a mission completion tone in his Sea of Consciousness. Since the mission was accomplished, Lin Tian decided not to linger. The police would surely require a statement if they found him there, which would be a waste of time. So, the moment the mission was completed, Lin Tian told Wang Lan he was leaving first. Although Wang Lan was somewhat taken aback, most of her concern at that time was for her nephew, so she didn''t say much. As Lin Tian walked not far from the courtyard, he saw a police car speeding towards the small yard. After glancing at the police, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze and immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness. As Lin Tian''s consciousness delved into the Sea of Consciousness, a synthesized voice rang out, "Task to personally rescue Wang Lan''s nephew is completed. Reward: 1 Supernatural Point." "Another Supernatural Point in the account!" Hearing this voice, a flicker of excitement passed through Lin Tian''s eyes. "Previously I had eight Supernatural Points, and with this one, now I have nine in total. Nine, and just one short of ten! Very soon!" Lin Tian murmured softly, looking down. After circling his Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian withdrew his consciousness, opened his eyes, and thought to himself, "With this task done, I can go and enjoy Hua''an Mountain tomorrow." Before coming to Hua''an, Lin Tian already knew that Hua''an Mountain in Hua''an City was famous. Now that he was here, he naturally didn''t want to miss it. The only regret was that this time he was without a beautiful companion. "I''ll just tour for one day and leave. Then I can find Qianqian or Mengting to go with me!" With this thought, Lin Tian prepared to find a hotel to sit down. Having sat on the train for so long, Lin Tian was also a bit tired. The next afternoon, as Lin Tian was admiring the view on top of Hua''an Mountain, he suddenly felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. "Buzz buzz~!" Lin Tian took out his phone and saw the number. He was a bit puzzled. It was an unfamiliar number. After some thought, Lin Tian answered the call, "Hello!" "Is this Master Lin? I''m the person you saved yesterday. I, I need to ask for your help?" As soon as the call connected, a nervous and somewhat hurried female voice came through. "The person I saved yesterday?" Lin Tian was startled, then quickly thought of the white rabbit candy, no, the trapped girl. Is it her? What does she want from me? And how does she have my number? "My, my son went missing during a school camping trip, and we can''t find him anywhere. Can, can you help me, please? I''m begging you..." Seemingly agitated and breaking into tears as she spoke, Lin Yu began to cry. "Uh..." Lin Tian was dumbfounded. And in that moment, a synthesized electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission..." ................................................ Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 116 - 101 Not an Illusion! While Lin Tian was somewhat lost in thought, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his mind: "Mission: Help Lin Yu find her missing son. Mission Reward: One Supernatural Point!" Mission! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Another one had actually popped up. Lin Tian was somewhat dazed. "Master Lin, I beg you, please help me!" While Lin Tian was lost in thought, Lin Yu''s tearful voice came through the phone. Hearing the voice from the phone, Lin Tian snapped back to reality and after some thought, he asked, "How did you get my number?" "Um..." Hesitating for a moment, Lin Yu replied with some hesitation, "I got it from that girl who came with you." Wang Lan! Lin Tian was speechless, unable to believe she had casually given out his number. He rolled his eyes. "Master Lin, please don''t take offense, I begged her for it, she had no choice but to give it to me," Lin Yu said tentatively, afraid that Lin Tian would take issue with it. "Alright, I know, it''s no problem." Even though he was a little annoyed, Lin Tian didn''t say much. After all, if it hadn''t been for Wang Lan giving his number to her, he might not have gotten this mission. "It''s a relief that you aren''t blaming me. I, I''m begging you to help my son..." Lin Yu''s anxious voice came through the phone. "Yes, I know. I''ll help you!" Since there was a mission, of course, Lin Tian was going to accept it. "Really! Thank you! Thank you so much!" Hearing Lin Tian agree, Lin Yu was taken aback and then cried out in ecstatic gratitude. "Yeah, okay, let''s leave it at that for now. I''ll call you when I''ve found him. This is your phone number, right?" "Yes, yes!" Lin Yu hurriedly nodded her head. "Okay then, we''ll be in touch later." With that, Lin Tian hung up the phone. After hanging up, Lin Tian shrugged his shoulders with a somewhat helpless expression. He had initially planned to spend the night at the mountain top to enjoy the sunrise the next day, but it seemed that plan was no longer possible. Thinking it over, Lin Tian took out three silver coins from his pocket and casually tossed them. Buzz buzz! The three silver coins rapidly spun on the rocky ground. After a dozen seconds, the coins stopped, and at the same time, a stream of information entered Lin Tian''s mind. Noting the information in his mind, Lin Tian nodded and then began to prepare for descending the mountain. A few minutes later, Lin Tian was sitting on the cable car, ready to go downhill. While on the cable car, Lin Tian felt his phone vibrate in his pocket again. Thinking it was Lin Yu calling, he took out the phone only to find that it was actually Bu Mengting calling. Surprised, Lin Tian answered the phone. As soon as he answered, Bu Mengting''s pouting voice came through: "Humph! Dead Lin Tian, where did you run off to!" "What''s the matter?" Lin Tian asked, somewhat startled. "What''s the matter, you ask? Do you know where I am right now?" Bu Mengting''s voice came through the phone with a hint of dissatisfaction. Taken aback, Lin Tian guessed with some surprise, "You''re not in Wu''an now, are you~!" "You''re clever. I''m here, where are you!" Bu Mengting said, sounding quite annoyed: "I asked your mom, and she said you went out to play. You go out to play and don''t even call me, that''s really not cool!" "Um..." Lin Tian was momentarily dumbfounded. After pausing for a while, he asked curiously, "How did you come over?" "Can''t I come over if I have nothing to do?" Holding the phone, Bu Mengting rolled her eyes, but despite this, she still explained, "I came to get my acceptance letter, and also to visit a big dummy!" "Heh heh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian grinned, feeling somewhat proud as he said, "You mainly missed me, getting the letter was just incidental, right!" "Keep dreaming! Humph!" Bu Mengting pursed her lips, looking disdainful. "Don''t deny it..." Chatting and teasing Bu Mengting, Lin Tian continued down the mountain on the cable car. Half an hour later, Lin Tian hung up the phone. By then, he had already arrived at the foot of the mountain. He glanced at the waiting taxis outside the scenic area and directly hailed one. Then, trusting his gut, he told the driver to start driving. ** Meanwhile, Lin Yu''s family was anxiously waiting and searching. But it was all in vain! Useless! Almost a whole day had passed with not a single clue. From the moment she received the news in the morning, Lin Yu hadn''t had a bite to eat or a sip to drink. She felt like she was on the verge of collapse. Especially after seeing the miserable state of those little boys at the beggar''s den the day before, her heart ached and felt constricted even more. She even suspected that it was those people taking revenge on her. "Phew," Lin Yu slumped onto the steps by the street, her lips pale and her complexion terribly haggard. With a sigh, her husband sat down beside her, extending his hand to gently pat her shoulder. "Aqing is gone, what are we going to do? Wuu wuu..." Unable to bear it any longer, Lin Yu burst into tears in her husband''s embrace. "Don''t worry, didn''t you say that Master Lin is very effective? He will help us!" He gently caressed Lin Yu, soothing her with a soft voice. Despite his words, he was very skeptical about the diviner that Lin Yu had mentioned. Especially when his repeated phone calls were not answered just now, his doubts only deepened. Meanwhile, Lin Tian felt that he was getting closer to his target by now. Naturally, he had seen the calls from Lin Yu, but he didn''t answer. Because answering them would be futile, and would instead require explanations. Lin Tian didn''t want to waste the time. ** Two hours later, night had fallen, and Lin Yu''s family had returned to their home. They were too exhausted, and it was useless to continue the blind search outside. At that moment, there were two police officers in their home. The officers were there to discuss the situation with Lin Yu''s family and to make some neighborhood inquiries. Looking at the two officers, Lin Yu asked expectantly, "Is there any news?" After a moment of silence, one of the older officers shook his head: "There''s no news yet, and we haven''t found anything on the cameras either. The main issue is we don''t know at what time he went missing. We are here this time to ask the neighbors and see if there are any clues." Lin Yu''s son had gone missing while attending a school picnic. But it was still unclear when exactly he disappeared. Had he gone missing during the picnic, on the way back, or after returning? It was totally unclear. Because at the time, the teachers had only made a cursory headcount. They weren''t sure when Lin Yu''s son had disappeared either. Hearing the officer''s words, Lin Yu felt a wave of dizziness and a sharp pain in her heart. "Phew!" Lin Yu took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, while muttering under her breath to boost her own morale: "There is still hope, there''s still hope! Master Lin! Master Lin!" Thinking of Lin Tian, a glimmer of hope flashed through Lin Yu''s eyes. Then she pulled out her phone once more and dialed Lin Tian''s number. "Beep... beep..." In her hopeful gaze, the phone vainly echoed with beeps. In the end, the phone message said: "Hello, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable!" Still no answer! Lin Yu felt a wave of despair! She had dialed seven or eight times before, all going unanswered. Seeing Lin Yu like this, the two officers also felt a sting of pity. They were aware of Lin Tian. They had heard Lin Yu say that there was someone incredibly accurate with divination, who had promised to help find her son. However, hearing this made all the officers speechless. They were one hundred percent sure that Lin Yu had been deceived. Had it not been for the fact that Lin Yu was distressed over the loss of her son, some officers might have even taken her aside for a serious talk. Shaking their heads, despite feeling that Lin Yu was so superstitious, the two officers couldn''t really say much. Meanwhile, downstairs from Lin Yu''s apartment, Lin Tian took out his phone and saw the call from Lin Yu. After pondering, Lin Tian still didn''t answer. Because he was just about to reach Lin Yu''s house upstairs. Holding the little boy, Lin Tian asked, "Is your home right in front?" "Yes, my home is 302!" the little boy nodded vigorously. He was very cute. "Alright then, let''s go upstairs. Your mom must be very anxious!" Lin Tian said with a smile, quickly walking up with the little boy in his arms. If it weren''t for the little boy being terribly hungry and needing a meal, Lin Tian would have brought him home sooner. Arriving in front of apartment 302, Lin Tian set the little boy down and smiled, "Knock on the door." "Bang bang! Mommy, open the door! Mommy, open the door!" Accompanied by the knocking sounds, the little boy''s tender voice rose. "Mommy, open the door, mommy, open the door!" The little boy''s tender voice carried into the room. Hearing this voice, everyone was stunned. After a moment of astonishment, Lin Yu turned disbelievingly to look at her husband, only to see that he too was in shock. It wasn''t an illusion! Overwhelmed with ecstasy, Lin Yu rushed toward the front door, stumbling in her excitement. Everyone also looked at the door in stunned silence, in disbelief! Chapter 117 - 102: The First Superpower Created by Myself "Click" Accompanied by the sound of the door opening, Lin Yu, trembling slightly, opened the door and looked anxiously towards the doorway. "Mommy" A tender voice rang out beside her ear. A cute little boy was looking up at Lin Yu. "Aqing!" Lin Yu exclaimed excitedly as she squatted down and tightly hugged the little boy. "You''re back, you''re back, you''re finally back" Holding the little boy tightly, Lin Yu murmured non-stop, extremely emotional. The excitement was so intense that tears streamed down her face. Everyone in the room stared blankly at the little boy. Lin Yu''s husband could hardly believe his eyes, and the two police officers were even more incredulous. So many people couldn''t find him, and now the little boy just suddenly appeared? How could that be? What had happened? After hugging the little boy tightly for a while, Lin Yu regained her composure and, looking at the little boy in her arms, asked with confusion, "Aqing, where have you been these past two days? How did you come back?" "Mommy, I was taken away by a bad man. Later, an uncle brought me back. This uncle was really nice, he even bought me lots of yummy things!" The little boy, Lin Tian, clearly had a good impression of the man. "Uncle?" Lin Yu paused, came to her senses, and then hurriedly asked, "Where is that uncle now?" "Over there!" The little boy pointed and started walking towards the stairwell. Seeing the direction the little boy pointed, Lin Yu quickly turned to look towards the stairwell. As she turned her head, she saw Lin Tian preparing to leave. Seeing Lin Tian, Lin Yu was startled, then regained her senses and quickly called out, "Master Lin!" Lin Tian paused his steps, waved his hand, and then quickly walked away. "Hey, Master Lin!" Lin Yu tried to call out to Lin Tian again. But Lin Tian moved very quickly and disappeared in just a moment. At that moment, Lin Yu''s husband and the two police officers also came out of the room, just in time to see Lin Tian''s retreating figure. Seeing the quickly disappearing figure of Lin Tian, Lin Yu''s husband turned his head somewhat stunned and looked at Lin Yu: "Is he really the one you talked about..." Lin Yu silently nodded her head, not saying a word. Seeing Lin Yu like this, her husband was extremely shocked. Somewhat speechlessly stunned... Are there really such extraordinary people in the world? Not just him, even the two police officers were dumbfounded. Is there really divination in the world? The two officers looked bewildered The moment Lin Yu stepped out, a task completion prompt sounded in Lin Tian''s Sea of Consciousness. It was precisely because the task was completed that Lin Tian left. There was nothing left for him to do. Walking out of the stairwell, Lin Tian walked slowly towards the residential complex''s gate, while focusing most of his attention inside his Sea of Consciousness. As Lin Tian concentrated his attention in his Sea of Consciousness, a synthesized electronic voice sounded: "Task of helping Lin Yu find her lost son completed, reward: one Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian looked at the floating golden Supernatural Points within his Sea of Consciousness. Lin Tian''s Sea of Consciousness is a white space, the particles like golden raindrops are the Supernatural Points. At this time, these golden Supernatural Points were slowly floating in the air. They were quite beautiful. Lin Tian glanced at these golden Supernatural Points, counted them, and a trace of joy flashed in his mind: "Ten, finally ten Supernatural Points." It had taken so long, but he finally had ten Supernatural Points. It was the first time Lin Tian had accumulated so many Supernatural Points. He was a bit excited. Thinking this, Lin Tian paused his steps, glanced sideways, then sat down on a stone bench in the green area of the residential complex. Lin Tian leaned back in the stone chair, closed his eyes slightly, and focused all his attention inside his Sea of Consciousness. As his consciousness concentrated in the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian called up the Superpower menu. Looking at the ten drops of golden Supernatural Points floating in the air, Lin Tian''s mind stirred. Whoosh whoosh! As Lin Tian willed it, droplets of golden Supernatural Points quickly flew toward the superpower menu and eventually entered into the superpower menu. One drop, two drops... ten drops! Eventually, all the Supernatural Points had entered into the superpower menu. The moment the ten Supernatural Points entered, the superpower menu trembled. After trembling for a while, the superpower menu stopped. At the same time, a flash of enlightenment crossed Lin Tian''s mind. Superpower! He had obtained a new superpower. Just now, he had used ten Supernatural Points to create a new superpower. Ever since he was shot in Wu''an, Lin Tian had started to doubt his own safety, that incident made him clearly realize that he was not invincible. Since that incident, he had wanted a superpower, one that could alert him when he was in danger. But among the 20 abilities given by the system, there was no such ability. Even the similar superpower "divination" could only predict others and not himself, and because of its low level, it couldn''t even predict people closely related to him. Helpless, Lin Tian had no choice but to plan to create a superpower himself. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But creating a superpower required ten Supernatural Points. He had waited so long, and now he had finally gathered enough Supernatural Points. Lin Tian closed his eyes slightly, feeling the new superpower, and murmured to himself, "Precognition..." Precognition! This was the new superpower Lin Tian had created this time! "Finally finished!" He breathed a sigh of relief and opened his eyes. At that moment, Lin Tian felt much more at ease. This precognition superpower, although it was the lowest level 1, could only predict major events, and not minute details. But Lin Tian was already very satisfied with that. As long as no irreversible incidents occurred, he was quite content. "Moreover..." Thinking this, Lin Tian''s eyebrows slightly raised, "This is just the lowest level of precognition. When I get more Supernatural Points, I can upgrade it." Lin Tian was quite pleased with this precognition ability. This level 1 precognition superpower was the type that normally doesn''t appear but indicates major events when it does. For Lin Tian, as long as no major events occurred, there was no problem. After thinking about the new superpower for a while, Lin Tian felt his pocket vibrate. Lin Tian took out his phone and saw that it was a call from Bu Mengting. Lin Tian got up and answered the phone while walking outside the residential area, giggling, "Girl, missing me?" "Hmph! Not at all! I''m just asking when you''ll be back!" Hearing Bu Mengting say this, Lin Tian chuckled, "Girl, still saying you didn''t miss me!" "Definitely not! Definitely not!" Bu Mengting somewhat stubbornly refused to admit. "Alright, alright! If you say so!" Helpless, Lin Tian had to concede, but the smile he was suppressing made it obvious he wanted to laugh. "Hey, when are you coming back, I''m really bored here!" After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian spoke, "I''ll be back tomorrow." "Tomorrow? Really?" Bu Mengting''s voice came through the phone somewhat excitedly. "Of course, heh heh, you better get ready and wait for me to ''devour'' you!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, chuckling proudly. "Tsk! Pervert! I''m not talking to you any further!" Bu Mengting pouted, her face blushing slightly. "Let''s talk about life, eh? By the way, how many times do you think of me in a day, and do you think about that..." Stepping out of the residential area, Lin Tian stopped at the roadside, bantering with Bu Mengting while reaching out to hail a taxi. The next morning, after having breakfast, Lin Tian went to the train station and boarded a train returning to Wu''an City. This time returning to Wu''an, Lin Tian planned to ''deal with'' Mengting. Just thinking about Bu Mengting''s shy, adorable face made Lin Tian wish he could fly right back. Chapter 118 - 103 Honest Enough? Several hours later, the train arrived in Wu''an City, and Lin Tian walked out of the Wu''an train station, carrying a small bag on his back. Though Bu Mengting knew that Lin Tian was coming back today, Lin Tian hadn''t told her the exact time, intending to surprise her. Leaving the train station, Lin Tian hailed a cab and headed home. When he got there, he found the house totally empty. Even his sister, Lin Fang, was nowhere to be seen. Once home, Lin Tian wasn''t in a rush to see Bu Mengting; instead, he opted for a shower first. It was July and the weather was hot; Lin Tian felt that his clothes were soaked through from his outing, and the stickiness was uncomfortable. After a refreshing shower, Lin Tian, wrapped in a bath towel, stepped out of the bathroom. He found Bu Mengting''s number on the table and dialed it. No sooner had the phone rung than it was answered. Putting the phone to his ear and wedging it against his shoulder, Lin Tian wiped the water on his head with a towel while saying, "Hello, Mengting? Where are you?" "I''m at home, where are you?" "Come to my place and you''ll see!" Lin Tian chuckled. "You''re back?" After a moment of surprise, an excited voice came from the phone, followed quickly by a click as the call was ended. Clearly, Bu Mengting was on her way over. Setting down the phone, Lin Tian dried his hair, wondering whether to use a hairdryer, when suddenly there was a knock on the door. "Coming." Guessing it was Bu Mengting, Lin Tian responded and hurried over. As he opened the door, instantly, a beautiful girl in a blue skirt appeared before him. Eyeing Bu Mengting up and down, a smile crept onto Lin Tian''s face. "Hey, beauty, who are you looking for?" he said with a laugh. "I''m looking for a big dummy!" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes at Lin Tian, then, noticing he was only wrapped in a towel, asked curiously, "Why aren''t you wearing any clothes?" "Come in first." Lin Tian didn''t answer the question, instead inviting Bu Mengting inside. Once Bu Mengting was in, Lin Tian casually shut the door, turned around, and looked at her seriously, "Do you know why I''m not wearing clothes?" "Why?" Stunned by his serious demeanor, Bu Mengting stared at him blankly. "Do you know the term used to describe a close relationship between two people?" Lin Tian said, his eyes twinkling mischievously at Bu Mengting. "What?" Bu Mengting was confused. "When describing a close relationship, people usually use the term ''open and honest.'' Our relationship is so good, I naturally wanted to be ''open and honest'' with you." "Ah! Pervert!" Startled, Bu Mengting quickly grabbed a pillow nearby and threw it at Lin Tian, then turned her head away, her cheeks blazing red. Standing there in nothing but his skin, Lin Tian looked at her innocently, "You see, I''m not even wearing clothes, that''s quite ''open,'' right?" "Put your clothes on now, you pervert! Misusing idioms!" Bu Mengting''s face was as red as a ripe apple, embarrassed to death... Seeing that Bu Mengting adamantly refused to turn around, Lin Tian shrugged with a look of resignation and re-wrapped the towel around himself, muttering, "Sigh, such a handsome man is showing off his good looks for you, and you don''t appreciate it, what a waste!" Shaking his head and sighing, Lin Tian then returned to his room. Back in his room, Lin Tian put on his clothes. After Lin Tian re-emerged, seeing that he was indeed dressed, Bu Mengting breathed a sigh of relief. But she still glared at him disdainfully, pouting her lips and scolding, "Exhibitionist!" Lin Tian scoffed, walked over, and plopped down next to Bu Mengting. He wrapped his arm around her shoulder and whined, "That''s not fair, you were the one who peeked at my ''jade body,'' you know!" "''Jade body'' my foot, I feel sick hearing that! Ugh!" Bu Mengting could hardly take any more of Lin Tian''s antics and rolled her eyes dramatically. "I don''t care, you''re responsible now!" "Hey, what are you doing! Be careful, my aunt might come back and see!" Noticing Lin Tian''s sneaky moves, Bu Mengting immediately slapped away the hand that was making advances at her, speaking with some annoyance. "Then let''s go to a hotel!" Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian teased her with a mischievous grin. "No!" "Come on!" "No!" "Then what do you want in order to agree!" In resignation, Lin Tian had to speak up. "Hmm..." Bu Mengting''s pretty big eyes turned slightly, and then she turned her head to look at Lin Tian with a smile: "Didn''t you say over the phone that you''re really good at cooking? You bragged so much last time. You said something like frying onions could bring someone to tears. Now, I want you to cook for me!" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian with a smug smile, her face full of triumph: "I''ll let you stir-fry some greens for me, then let me taste the feeling of being on the grasslands!" "And then what?" Lin Tian asked calmly. "Then?" Bu Mengting sized up Lin Tian from head to toe, a proud smile appearing on her face: "If you manage that, I''ll go to a hotel room with you, but if not..." At this point, Bu Mengting paused and looked at Lin Tian with a mischievous smile: "If you can''t do it, from then on you''ll do as I say! If I tell you to go east, you''ll go east; if I say go west, you''ll go west! Hmph!" Having said this, Bu Mengting slightly lifted her head, proudly wrinkling her little nose. Lin Tian smiled faintly and readily agreed: "No problem!" "Huh?" Lin Tian''s quick agreement made Bu Mengting stunned. Could Lin Tian really be confident? But how could it be possible? How could you get the feeling of being in the grasslands from eating vegetables? What did she think it was? A TV drama? Or a comic? Don''t be ridiculous! Bu Mengting didn''t believe it at all. But seeing Lin Tian''s confident appearance, she began to have some doubts. Having agreed to Bu Mengting''s challenge, Lin Tian then stood up and walked towards the refrigerator. After opening the fridge and looking around for a bit, Lin Tian turned his head to look at a somewhat dazed Bu Mengting: "We have some greens at home; I''ll make it now." As he said this, Lin Tian took out a bunch of greens from the fridge and headed straight to the kitchen. Seeing that Lin Tian was actually serious, Bu Mengting was stunned for a moment with a look of astonishment. Coming to her senses, she stood up and walked over. She wanted to see how Lin Tian would create the sensation of being in the grasslands with just some greens. Upon arriving in the kitchen, Bu Mengting found Lin Tian very serious, thoroughly washing the vegetables. He seemed to be fully focused. With some doubt, Bu Mengting glanced at Lin Tian but didn''t say anything, just quietly watched. Then Bu Mengting saw Lin Tian washing the wok, adding oil to stir-fry, adding salt. Then he served the dish. Very simple! In less than ten minutes, the dish was ready! "There''s nothing different, is there?" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian with some confusion. If there was any difference, it was that Yang Tian took the cooking process very seriously. It felt very immersive? But could being immersed be enough? Bu Mengting was skeptical. "Phew!" Lin Tian let out a breath, relaxing his tightly strung nerves. Turning his head to look at the puzzled Bu Mengting, Lin Tian smiled slightly: "Beauty, have a taste..." saying this, Lin Tian found a pair of chopsticks and handed them to her. With just one chew, Bu Mengting was instantly stunned, her eyes widening, slightly bewildered. After a long moment, Bu Mengting came back to her senses, raising her head with a shocked look at Lin Tian: "This..." Bu Mengting''s face showed utter disbelief! Chapter 119 - 104 Beauty, do you want to meet up? Seeing Bu Mengting''s stunned expression, Lin Tian smiled faintly, somewhat smugly, "How about it? Does it meet your expectations?" "This, this..." Bu Mengting stared at Lin Tian, wanting to say something but found herself tongue-tied, unable to utter a complete sentence for a while. After a moment of bewilderment, seemingly in disbelief, Bu Mengting once again bowed her head to pick up a piece of green vegetable and put it directly into her mouth. Bu Mengting chewed in her mouth. As she chewed, a light and slightly unripe taste spread from her tongue''s taste buds, then throughout her whole body. It was the taste of grass. As this flavor spread throughout her body, Bu Mengting felt as if her nose also caught a whiff of a faint fragrance. It was the fragrance of grass. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Far away, she seemed to hear the sounds of sheep baaing in her ears. Her body also felt waves of warmth, which seemed like the sunshine on the grasslands bathing her. "Whoosh whoosh!" It seemed like gusts of wind were blowing, carrying the fresh fragrance of herbs. The grasslands! Even Bu Mengting thought she saw a lush green grassland. A breeze came, bending the grass slightly, and white little sheep appeared in her view, resembling small clouds. The wind blows over the grasslands, revealing cows and sheep... This was the grassland of Bu Mengting''s imagination! And now, she felt as if she was really there. Since this was her second attempt, Bu Mengting quickly snapped back to reality this time. Nevertheless, her eyes still couldn''t hide their astonished sparkle. "Beautiful lady, how is it?" Lin Tian grinned at the still shocked Bu Mengting. "This, you, how did you do this?" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian with disbelief, her face filled with astonishment. "Who am I? I am Lin Tian!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, a proud expression on his face. "I''m serious." "I am serious too!" "Well, okay then!" Knowing she wouldn''t get any more out of him, Bu Mengting simply rolled her eyes. Seeing that Bu Mengting was not going to question further, Lin Tian chuckled, grasping Bu Mengting''s soft hand, "Beautiful lady, how about we get a room, deal or no deal?" Bu Mengting''s eyes shifted, pouting her lips, "I want you to cook for me every day, agree to that and I''ll agree!" "No way, cooking these dishes takes a lot of effort, I can only do it once a month!" "Once a week!" "No, just once a month!" Lin Tian stood firm. Such cooking required his full concentration and was exhausting. "Then every half a month!" Seeing Lin Tian''s resolute attitude, Bu Mengting had to compromise. "Alright, every half a month then!" Lin Tian could accept that. "Hmm! Let me taste it again, so delicious!" Honestly a bit greedy, Bu Mengting bowed her head and started eating again. This time she ate very quickly, and in less than ten seconds, a plate of food had disappeared. Despite this, Bu Mengting still seemed somewhat unsatisfied, really reluctant to part with it, and looked at Lin Tian with a pleading expression, "Lin, Tian, let''s cook another dish." "We agreed on half a month, we''ll talk about this detail later, I think we should first discuss life and our dreams," said Lin Tian, who had long wanted to take matters with Bu Mengting into his own hands and didn''t want to wait any longer. Saying that, he took Bu Mengting''s hand and walked outside. "What''s the rush!" Bu Mengting, visibly unhappy, was pulled outside by Lin Tian. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian led Bu Mengting by the hand into the already prepared room. "You..." Entering the room and knowing what was about to happen, Bu Mengting looked a bit nervous and lowered her head slightly. Her pretty face was slightly flushed. Having been through this not for the first time, Lin Tian was much more composed than Bu Mengting, and pretended to be calm as he looked at her, "Shall we play house?" "Ah? Play house?" Bu Mengting looked up at Lin Tian, somewhat taken aback. "Yes!" Lin Tian nodded as if it were obvious, seriously said, "Now I''m the daddy, and you''re the mommy. It''s getting late, shouldn''t we do what mommies and daddies do?" "You..." Bu Mengting rolled her eyes, speechless! "Mommy, would you like to take a bath first, or should we go to bed now to discuss life and our dreams?" Lin Tian smiled mischievously at Bu Mengting. Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a look and said, "I want to take a shower!" After saying that, Bu Mengting turned and walked towards the bathroom. After a few steps, she remembered something and suddenly turned back, looking at Lin Tian with a warning look, "You''d better not peek." Lin Tian quickly raised his hand, "I promise, I promise!" "Hmph!" With a cold snort, Bu Mengting turned and walked into the bathroom. Through the vaguely transparent glass of the bathroom, Lin Tian saw that Bu Mengting had already started undressing. Then, the sound of rustling water started... Unable to contain himself, Lin Tian stripped off his clothes, sneaked into the bathroom quietly, and walked in. ... After the passionate encounter, Bu Mengting lay sweetly on Lin Tian''s chest, her cheeks still flushed from the excitement before. Lin Tian gently stroked Bu Mengting''s smooth hair and looked down at her with a smile, "How was it? Was I impressive?" Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a look and turned her head away, ignoring him. Seeing that Bu Mengting was ignoring him, Lin Tian didn''t want to let her off so easily. He grinned and said, "Little girl, who would have thought you''d be so wild! Look, my arm is all bruised because of you." Saying that, Lin Tian lifted his arm to show. On Lin Tian''s arm were several purple bruises, along with numerous red marks clearly resulting from being grabbed. After glancing at Lin Tian''s arm, Bu Mengting''s face instantly turned red, her cheeks full of bashfulness. "Don''t talk about it anymore!" Remembering her wild behavior before, Bu Mengting was dying of embarrassment and buried her head into Lin Tian''s chest, too shy to look up. Seeing Bu Mengting''s embarrassed reaction, Lin Tian felt even more smug and continued, "Let''s not mention the arms, but I suggest you take a look at my back" "My back, it was a tragedy!" "Alright, stop talking about it!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting buried her head even lower, dying of shyness. "So tell me, am I impressive or what? Say I am, and I''ll let you off the hook!" Lin Tian chuckled slyly, his hand slowly sliding down. Feeling Lin Tian''s hand, Bu Mengting trembled all over, her body stiffened, and she murmured softly, "Impressive!" "You should say ''master is impressive!''" "Don''t touch me, okay, okay, I''ll say it, the master is impressive!" Unable to stand it any longer, Bu Mengting finally pleaded. "That''s more like it!" Lin Tian''s lips curved slightly, revealing a hint of a smile. After resting for a while, since it was Bu Mengting''s first time, she couldn''t get up at all, so Lin Tian had no choice but to stay with her. Feeling a bit bored, Lin Tian took out his phone and started browsing through novels. Lying on Lin Tian''s chest, Bu Mengting noticed Lin Tian hadn''t moved for a while, and, curious, she lifted her head and saw him intently looking at his phone , so she curiously asked, "What are you looking at?" "Reading a novel." Lin Tian was at an exciting part, looking somewhat thrilled. "What are you reading that''s got you so excited?" Noticing the smile at the corners of Lin Tian''s mouth, the curious Bu Mengting sat up and looked towards Lin Tian''s phone . "Nothing much. The novel is quite good. It''s thrilling." While speaking, Lin Tian clicked on the next chapter, only to discover it was the last chapter . "Ah, it''s over!" Lin Tian said, slightly disappointed. He then clicked to donate a few bucks and left a message for the author to update faster. "What are you doing?" Noticing Lin Tian''s actions, Bu Mengting asked curiously. "Donating," Lin Tian casually donated 588 book coins and replied. "Do you have to pay for reading?" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled face. Bu Mengting didn''t read novels much, and was not familiar with these things. "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded affirmatively, "Many of these authors are professional writers, with writing as their only job. If no one subscribes or donates, they wouldn''t have money for food. It''s quite normal to spend some money on books. It''s like how we spend money when we buy things from the supermarket. It''s also someone''s labor." "Oh, I don''t understand!" Bu Mengting shook her head. After donating, Lin Tian tossed aside his phone, flipped Bu Mengting under him, and looked down at her with a grin, "Let''s not worry about these details, let''s discuss life''s ideals instead!" "Ah, no..." Half an hour later, Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian fiercely, complaining, "I said no already, it hurts so much down there." "Uh..." Lin Tian looked embarrassed. After thinking for a while, Lin Tian said, "Are you hungry? Should I go out and buy you something to eat? You can''t go out in your current state." "You still mention it, it''s all because of you!" Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian straight away. "Do you want to eat something?" Knowing he was at fault, Lin Tian could only speak somewhat sheepishly. "Not hungry yet, let''s talk about it later." "Okay." It wasn''t until eight o''clock at night that Bu Mengting felt her body was not much of a problem, and she prepared to get up. In the meantime, Lin Tian had gone out to buy some dinner since it was so late and they were starving. "Are you okay?" Seeing Bu Mengting tentatively getting out of bed, Lin Tian asked with concern. Bu Mengting took a few tentative steps and shook her head, "No big problem, just a little pain." "That''s good." Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. Since there was no major problem, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting decided to head back and then checked out of the room. Walking out of the hotel, Lin Tian looked at Bu Mengting and asked, "Shall we go back now, or do you want to walk around a bit?" "Let''s walk around, and we''ll head back later." "Alright, let''s take it slow." After walking a distance and feeling somewhat tired, they sat down on a roadside stone bench. Across the street from them was a KFC, with many people going in and out of KFC. Seeing KFC, Bu Mengting''s eyes lit up, she turned to Lin Tian and smiled, "Let''s eat at KFC." "Didn''t we just eat?" Lin Tian was slightly taken aback. "I just want to eat it!" Bu Mengting shook Lin Tian''s arm, whining. "No!" Lin Tian shook his head decisively, "It''s all junk food, and don''t you remember the KFC issue JR reported a while ago?" "Isn''t that all in the past? Besides, look, everyone else is still going," Bu Mengting pouted, looking somewhat aggrieved. "So if others go, we should go too? We can''t just follow the crowd. Why is it that when something goes wrong with foreign KFCs, there are apologies and compensations, and then they strictly control food safety? That''s because people there immediately stop eating once a problem occurs. They boycott! That''s why these international fast-food chains are scared. As for us, a problem blows over and we still rush to eat without a care. We can''t blame others for not taking us seriously; it''s because we don''t take ourselves seriously!" Saying this, Lin Tian''s expression looked somewhat angry, as if he was frustrated. "Uh..." Bu Mengting stared blankly at Lin Tian, stunned for a moment, then said, "Lin Tian..." "What?" Lin Tian turned his head curiously. "I think you''re a bit of a zealot!" Bu Mengting said with a sneaky smile. Lin Tian glanced at her sharply and said irritably, "I''m just telling the truth." "Alright, alright! We won''t eat then!" Bu Mengting said resignedly. "Actually, eating ice cream is still fine." Not wanting to upset Bu Mengting, Lin Tian said. "I was actually talking about ice cream. Who knew it would unleash a whole lecture from you!" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes outright. "Uh..." Lin Tian was taken aback. He felt a bit embarrassed. "Come on, you big dummy!" Getting up, Bu Mengting gently teased Lin Tian''s nose and took his hand as they crossed the street. Chapter 120 - 105: Mengmeng the Adorable Foodie Crossing the underground passage, Lin Tian arrived inside the KFC across the street. As he pushed open the glass door, a blast of cold air greeted him. "It''s so cool in here!" Bu Mengting said, holding Lin Tian''s hand and smiling sweetly as she enjoyed the air conditioning in the store. The KFC had turned on the air conditioning, naturally making it cooler than the outside temperature. "You sit first, okay? I''ll line up to buy the ice cream!" Bu Mengting cheerily pointed to the empty seats nearby. The prospect of eating ice cream seemed to excite her. "I''ll go," Lin Tian said, glancing at the long queue in front of the counter. "No need! I''ll do it myself. Go on, you sit down!" Bu Mengting insisted, pushing Lin Tian to sit down on one of the seats. Helpless, Lin Tian had no choice but to sit down. After thinking for a moment, he took out a black wallet from his pocket. "It''s not necessary, I have money!" Noticing Lin Tian''s actions, Bu Mengting shook her head, blinked her beautiful large eyes and turned to walk towards the counter. Seeing Bu Mengting walk away, Lin Tian reluctantly put his wallet back. Lin Tian''s hands rested boredly on the tabletop as he propped up his chin and looked around. This KFC was quite busy, with nearly all the seats filled. Whew! Feeling the entrance door of the KFC open again, Lin Tian subconsciously glanced over. He saw a group of three men and three women come in. After briefly observing these six individuals, Lin Tian didn''t pay them any more attention and looked away. Bored, he surveyed the interior of the store before his gaze returned to Bu Mengting. Upon looking at her, Lin Tian''s brow slightly furrowed, feeling a slight displeasure in his heart. Peeking! Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian noticed a young man in his twenties in the line next to Bu Mengting, repeatedly glancing her way. His gaze frequently swept over her long, beautiful legs. Bu Mengting, wearing a blue skirt, perfectly showcased her beautiful legs, which looked very tempting. Feeling a bit annoyed, Lin Tian tapped on the table, but after thinking it over, he decided not to get up. It was just someone taking surreptitious glances; he couldn''t very well go up and beat him up for that. After a while, Bu Mengting finally came over with the ice cream. That''s when Lin Tian noticed that Bu Mengting was holding three ice creams. Lin Tian glanced at the three ice creams in Bu Mengting''s hand and looked up in surprise, "Why did you buy three?" "What, not enough?" Bu Mengting asked, a bit puzzled. "No, I mean, there are two of us, and you bought three..." Lin Tian said, pointing at the three ice creams in Bu Mengting''s hand. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting chuckled and sat down. Handing over the ice cream in her left hand, she smiled sweetly, "Here, this one is for you. I know you like taro flavor." "And these two!" Bu Mengting said, placing the other two ice creams in front of her with a giggle, "These two are mine!" "Can you really eat two at once?" Lin Tian asked in astonishment. "Of course!" Bu Mengting nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world, holding her head high with pride, "My strength is more than just this!" Lin Tian''s lips twitched slightly, unsure of what to say. After a while, he could only shake his head, "All right, then, let''s eat." While speaking, Lin Tian picked up the ice cream and began eating it. After just a bite, a voice full of satisfaction reached Lin Tian''s ears from Bu Mengting: "Mmm, it''s so delicious!" "Uh..." Lin Tian turned his head in surprise and caught Bu Mengting happily eating her ice cream with a blissful expression. Happiness! Lin Tian indeed saw happiness on Bu Mengting''s face. And in just that short while, the ice cream in Bu Mengting''s hand had already been eaten by over half. Lin Tian stared at her blankly, his expression somewhat astonished. Sensing something was off, Bu Mengting paused mid-bite and turned her head to look at Lin Tian with some confusion. Bu Mengting''s beautiful big eyes shimmered with a hint of bewilderment as she curiously asked Lin Tian, "What''s wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?" "Nothing, nothing..." Lin Tian said with an embarrassed smile, pointing at the half-eaten ice cream in her hand, "I just didn''t expect you to be such a warrior, and the expression on your face when eating ice cream is so exaggerated. It''s just..." "You don''t understand anything!" Bu Mengting wrinkled her little nose, looking at Lin Tian with dissatisfaction: "I was on my ''auntie''s visit'' recently, and I didn''t eat ice cream for a whole week, so of course, I have to enjoy it today. Besides, this ice cream is so delicious! Mmm, I''m going to order two more later!" With that said, Bu Mengting took another big bite, her face filled with satisfaction. Lin Tian was speechless; he now understood that Bu Mengting was a food enthusiast. He wondered how she could eat so much without gaining weight. "How did I never notice her ''food enthusiast'' attribute before?" Lin Tian murmured to himself softly. "What?" Bu Mengting, who was eating her ice cream, seemed to have heard Lin Tian saying something and turned her head with a puzzled look. As soon as Bu Mengting turned her face towards him, Lin Tian laughed, took out a tissue, and wiped the ice cream off the corner of her mouth with a slight smile: "I said you''re almost turning into a big calico cat!" "Oh!" Bu Mengting pouted, her expression somewhat awkward as she said: "I often get like this when I eat too quickly." "Speechless..." Lin Tian shook his head and gently wiped her little mouth. Bu Mengting''s little mouth was very rosy and lustrous, looking very charming like cherries. Looking at Bu Mengting''s tempting little mouth, Lin Tian really wanted to take a bite. Distracted, his hand paused slightly. "Are you done?" Noticing Lin Tian''s pause, Bu Mengting looked up curiously and asked. Lin Tian chuckled without saying anything, continuing to eat the ice cream in his hand. In the next ten minutes, Lin Tian still hadn''t finished his ice cream, but Bu Mengting had already eaten four. "Phew! So satisfying!" After downing four ice creams, Bu Mengting finally took a breather, touching her little belly with a look of utter contentment as if she had feasted on rare delicacies. Lin Tian, his chin propped on his hand, watched her with a smile: "Mengting!" "What?" Bu Mengting slowly caressed her little belly and turned her head to look at Lin Tian with a puzzled face. Lin Tian, still supporting his chin and observing Bu Mengting''s movements, said with a mischievous grin: "I''ve realized that ''food enthusiasts'' can actually be quite cute!" "What, no! I''m not a food enthusiast!" Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian with dissatisfaction, stopping the rubbing of her belly and sitting up straight. "Being a food enthusiast is quite a cute attribute, you know? It''s totally ''Mengmeng da'' for a beautiful girl!" Lin Tian chuckled. Bu Mengting gave him a cold look, clearly displeased: "That''s not true, I''m not!" "Uh..." Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, suddenly a voice came from behind. Chapter 121 - 106: Hit You, Huh! "Hello, could I have your phone number? I think we have some connection, I mean nothing else." It was a woman''s voice. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian, curious, turned his head and saw a middle-aged woman asking a group of people for their phone numbers. Seeing this middle-aged woman, Lin Tian felt she looked familiar. After a moment, he remembered she was one of the three men and three women he had seen entering earlier. The middle-aged woman successfully got several numbers from that table, and then she walked over to another table where a young woman in her twenties was sitting alone. "Hello, could I have your phone number? I think we have some connection, I mean nothing else," the middle-aged woman continued. Glancing at her, the girl ignored her. "Are you giving me the number or not!" Apparently angered by the girl''s response, the middle-aged woman said irritably. The girl still didn''t respond. "Are you going to give me the number or not!" the middle-aged woman shouted angrily, as if the girl had committed some heinous crime. "What do you want?" the girl asked, unafraid and frowning at the middle-aged woman. "Give me the number!" the middle-aged woman glared at her again. "No!" the girl turned her head away. "Are you giving it or not!" Again, the middle-aged woman roared. Her eyes widened, her expression almost man-eating! "No! I don''t even know you!" the girl yelled, then got up to leave. "Demon!" Suddenly, the middle-aged woman roared and lifted the chair beside her, smashing it down on the girl''s head. "Bang!" The chair struck the girl''s head directly. The girl fell to the ground instantly! "You demon!" the middle-aged woman shouted, lifting the chair again and smashed it down hard. Bang! The girl, just getting up, was struck down again to the ground. Lin Tian was dumbfounded by the sudden scene. What, what is happening? Isn''t this middle-aged woman too exaggerated, asking for numbers and then assaulting when refused? Seeing this, Lin Tian was somewhat stunned. Whew! While Lin Tian was in a daze, he noticed five people rushing through the crowd toward the scene. Three men and two women. Lin Tian recognized these five people as the friends of the middle-aged woman because they had entered together at the beginning. When Lin Tian thought these five were coming to stop the middle-aged woman, their next actions shocked him once again. "Demon! You should go to Hell! You demon!" One of the bald men rushed over and fiercely kicked at the girl''s head! The movement was fierce! There was absolutely no holding back! This was beating to kill! "Demon! Demon!" While Lin Tian was still shocked, the other four started kicking and punching the girl on the ground. Their actions were clearly intended to be lethal! No mercy at all! Fierce! Too fierce! Such a bloody scene! Seeing this, everyone present was stunned. Even Lin Tian was taken aback; these people were beating to kill! Too much! It was completely senseless! Too arrogant! After a moment, people snapped out of it and started shouting, "Stop, stop beating her!" As they spoke, a few people tried to rush forward to intervene! "Don''t come any closer, or I''ll kill anyone who does!" Seeing people wanting to intervene, the bald man menacingly yelled, holding the chair. Seeing the bald man''s action, everyone paused their steps. Fierce! The recklessness of this group had scared everyone; no one dared to step forward now. While everyone else was afraid, Lin Tian was not. Coming to his senses, he quickly rushed over. He had seen everything clearly; it was entirely the group''s fault! And these people were too uninhibited! To dare to kill someone in a crowd! But just as he took a few steps, Lin Tian paused, his expression slightly startled as an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his mind: "Mission: Rescue the beaten girl. Reward upon completion: 1 Supernatural Point." A mission now? After a pause, Lin Tian quickly rushed forward again. If he didn''t intervene, the girl would be beaten to death! Seeing everyone else intimidated, a gleam of triumph flashed in the bald man''s eyes as he swung the chair down towards the girl''s head. Suddenly, he saw a young man charging toward him. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, the bald man paused and yelled, "Come any closer, and I''ll kill you!" Lin Tian didn''t slow down and approached quickly, delivering a slap, "I''ll slap you, motherfucker!" "Slap!" Lin Tian''s slap sent the bald man flying! Bang! The bald man fell to the ground, his left cheek swelling up instantly. Stunned! Seeing this scene, everyone was somewhat stunned. After a moment of astonishment, the bald man''s accomplices regained their composure and charged toward Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he suddenly kicked out! Bang! A man behind him was kicked flying by Lin Tian''s foot. Whoosh! Spotting a chair smashing toward his head, Lin Tian dodged by tilting his head and then charged forward, his shoulders shaking. He instantaneously sent another man flying. Lin Tian was very fast and knocked down five men in no time. Angered by these people''s cruel intentions, Lin Tian went a bit harder this time, all of them severely injured on the ground. "Huuh!" Having knocked all these people down, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief and crouched down to check on the girl. At that moment, the girl was lying on the ground covered in blood, her eyes tightly closed, clearly having passed out. How ruthless! Noticing the condition of the girl, Lin Tian shook his head subconsciously. In less than ten seconds, these men had beaten her into unconsciousness, her head bleeding profusely. While Lin Tian was checking on the girl, the surrounding crowd also reacted. They took out their phones, some called the police, others summoned ambulances. The police station was very close by, so police arrived quickly. After understanding the situation, they asked Lin Tian to go and give a statement. Lin Tian wasn''t surprisedhaving been to the police station multiple times, he no longer felt the initial nervousness. ** One day later, at five in the afternoon, Lin Tian, who was watching TV at home, suddenly heard a knock at the door. "Coming!" Lin Tian responded, then walked over to the door in his slippers, clattering as he went. As he opened the door, he saw Bu Mengting standing outside, dressed in a green sports outfit, looking youthful and beautiful. Upon seeing that Lin Tian was only wearing boxer shorts, Bu Mengting pursed her lips, put her hands on her hips, and glared at him with big eyes, "Lin Tian, you didn''t forget you were supposed to go running with me this afternoon, did you?" "Ah? Oh..." Lin Tian was startled, then quickly explained, "Not at all, I was actually waiting for you." "You''re waiting for me dressed like that?" Bu Mengting pointed unimpressedly at Lin Tian''s colorful boxer shorts. "Oh, it''s just so hot today, I can change quickly. Just wait a minute." As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Tian rushed back to his room in his slippers, clattering away. As he ran, Lin Tian muttered, "Phew, almost forgotgood thing I didn''t go out earlier." The two had agreed this morning to go running at the City Sports Square in the evening. Due to his urgency, Lin Tian quickly changed into a white basketball outfit in less than a minute. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian came up to Bu Mengting with a playful smile. "I''ll let you off this time! Let''s go!" Saying so, Bu Mengting took Lin Tian by the hand and walked outside. As they walked, Bu Mengting curiously asked, "Is that girl okay now?" "It''s nothing serious, just some concussion." Lin Tian knew whom Bu Mengting was asking about and responded. Mengting was clearly asking about the girl who got beaten up yesterday. Upon hearing that the girl was alright, Mengting breathed a sigh of relief. Then, remembering something, she said somewhat angrily, "Hmph! Those people are so hateful!" "Their brains must be scrambled!" Upon thinking of those people, Lin Tian muttered. "Alright, let''s stop talking and hurry up, or we''ll miss the bus." Realizing it was getting late, Mengting urged. "Then let''s hurry up," Lin Tian had no objections. Then, the two of them quickened their pace. An hour later, at City Sports Square, Mengting was panting heavily inside the track field, sweating profusely; even the tips of her hair were wet from sweat. "Huff, huff!" Mengting gasped for air, hands on her thighs, looking at Lin Tian with a weary face, "I can''t do it anymore, I can''t run anymore!" "You can''t even run four laps? Didn''t you say you were going to challenge me?" Lin Tian looked at her, completely at ease. Lin Tian seemed very relaxed, having the Ox Power Technique, he didn''t consider this distance a challenge at all. "Who would compare with a monster like you!" Mengting rolled her eyes at him, feeling genuinely exhausted, then she plopped down onto the grass. Seeing Mengting sit down, Lin Tian hurried over to help her up, admonishing, "You just had intense exercise, don''t lie down immediately to rest; walk around slowly." Helplessly, Mengting could only walk slowly with Lin Tian''s support, regaining her strength. Being close to Mengting, Lin Tian could smell a faint sweet scent It was the scent coming from Mengting. Glancing at Mengting, Lin Tian revealed a slight smile, gazing at her fondly, "Mengting" "What?" Mengting looked at Lin Tian weakly, her pretty face slightly flushed from the intense exercise. "Do you know what ''fragrant sweat'' means?" Lin Tian asked her, smiling cheerily. "Huh?" Mengting looked at Lin Tian puzzled, unsure of what he was going to say. Noticing the confused look in Mengting''s eyes, Lin Tian smiled slightly, still looking at her fondly, "You''ve sweat all over, I just smelled a bit of sweat" Pausing slightly, he continued, still smiling, "I smelled a sweet scent. Now I finally understand where the term ''fragrant sweat'' comes from!" "So it turns out that a beauty''s sweat all smells sweet! Haha!" Saying this, Lin Tian laughed proudly. Giving Lin Tian a look, Mengting said, speechless, "I don''t even know what you''re laughing about!" "I''m serious, I really think you smell sweet." Lin Tian spoke earnestly. ... Lin Tian supported Mengting as they walked for a while. Once he felt Mengting''s breathing stabilize, he let go. Then the two of them sat down on the lawn. "Come on! Come on!" As soon as they sat down, a series of enthusiastic cheers came from not too far ahead. Hearing the cheers, Mengting curiously looked in that direction and guessed, "There must be a competition going on over there." "Definitely!" Taking a glance at the dense crowd across, Lin Tian nodded in confirmation. There was a basketball court about a hundred meters in front of Lin Tian and Mengting, where many people were gathered, and cries and cheers were heard intermittently from inside. Mengting loved lively scenes. Hearing the spirited cheers ahead, she also wanted to see what was happening and, grasping Lin Tian''s hand, ran forward, "Let''s go take a look too." Chapter 122 - 107 Just Find Me When Bu Mengting dragged the two of them to the basketball court, the area outside the court was already surrounded by a dense crowd. Unable to squeeze in, and lacking the height, Bu Mengting had no choice but to bounce and peek inside. "I''ll handle it!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile, pulling Bu Mengting''s little hand as they squeezed in. Lin Tian found a spot where the crowd was thinner and pulled Bu Mengting through, instantly broadening their view and allowing them to take in the game at a glance. Lin Tian''s gaze shifted to the scoreboard66:30. The score of 66 to 30 was quite a surprise to Lin Tian. Following a quick glance around, he had an inkling why. The two teams were mismatched in strength. Looking closer, Lin Tian noticed that the Red Team had two incredibly strong players, clearly levels above the other eight on the court, almost reaching a professional standard. With two professional-level experts, the Red Team easily overshadowed the Green Team, whose members were significantly better than average people, but still far from the two pros. Under the leadership of their two aces, the Red Team was nearly slaughtering the Green Team. Despite the Green Team''s desperate defense, it was useless. After a glance, Lin Tian quickly became bored and diverted his attention. Terrible! Way too terrible! Facing such a game, Lin Tian couldn''t muster any interest. Now, Lin Tian''s strength was theoretically eighteen times that of an ordinary person. Even if his skills were poor, he could easily overpower these players. Competing with them with his own strength was like an adult competing against a child. This was precisely why Lin Tian rarely played basketball anymore. There was no challenge, no interest. So, while others screamed excitedly for the basketball skills of the two pros, Lin Tian looked somewhat bored. Child''s play! It was all just child''s play! "So cool!" At that moment, Red Team''s number five performed a beautiful dunk, exciting Bu Mengting so much that she couldn''t help but scream out loud. Number five on the Red Team was one of those two professional aces. Seeing Bu Mengting cheer for another man, Lin Tian felt a small pang of jealousy, and disdainfully curled his lip, "What''s so great about that." Although Lin Tian''s voice was quiet, Bu Mengting still heard it, and she turned curiously to look at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, can you play basketball?" "Basketball?" Lin Tian shook his head, feigning a lonely expression, "Brother has been out of the Jianghu for a long time, but the Jianghu still has legends of me!" "..." Bu Mengting was at a loss for words, rolled her eyes, and then ignored him, continuing to watch the game. Bu Mengting enjoyed watching, so Lin Tian just went along with it, albeit bored. But the match failed to capture his interest, so Lin Tian''s gaze wandered now and then, looking to see if there were any beauties. Suddenly, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. A beauty! Among the Green Team''s cheering squad, Lin Tian spotted a beauty dressed in a white suit. She had an air of efficiency about her, clearly an elite white-collar worker. At that moment, the girl was frowning at the situation on the court, evidently dissatisfied with what was happening. After staring at the girl for a moment, Lin Tian, wary of Bu Mengting noticing his stolen glances, dared not look too long, only sneaking peeks occasionally. Then, ten minutes later, the referee blew the whistle signaling the end of the game. As expected, the Red Team had slaughtered the Green Team. Lin Tian didn''t care about the outcome at all, but he felt a bit regretful that the beautiful woman left after the game ended. "What are you looking at? Let''s go back," Bu Mengting asked curiously, sensing that Lin Tian was watching something. "Ah, nothing," Lin Tian retracted his gaze, feeling somewhat guilty. "Let''s go back, it''s getting late." "Yeah, sure." ** At nine in the evening, the weather no longer held the heat of the day, and Lin Tian was taking a stroll outside all by himself. Originally, Lin Tian wanted to invite Bu Mengting to join him, but she happened to go out with her classmates that evening. Having no choice, Lin Tian had to go for a walk alone. Wandering around aimlessly, Lin Tian''s gaze frequently darted left and right. In the summer, girls wore less clothing, and it was a time for him to feast his eyes. After walking a distance, Lin Tian paused, staring slightly stunned at the girl in front of him. "Isn''t that the girl I saw at the basketball court? What a coincidence!" The girl approaching Lin Tian was in her mid-twenties and was the same white-collar woman he had seen on the basketball court. While Lin Tian was still dazed, the girl had already walked past him, leaving behind a faint scent. Very pleasant. "A+ grade!" Lin Tian muttered to himself after catching the scent. Shaking his head, Lin Tian decided to keep walking forward, a beautiful encounter simply passing by. But he had only taken a few steps when he stopped abruptly, his expression turning to one of surprise: "This..." Just then, a synthesized electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Help Lin Lili win the Enterprise League Championship. Complete mission reward: One Supernatural Point." A mission? A mission had actually appeared? With a look of astonishment on his face, Lin Tian paused for a moment before he hurriedly turned around to look back. Turning around, Lin Tian instantly saw the flickering red light on Lin Lili. That was the light of a mission! It was indeed her! After a brief pause, Lin Tian quickly gave chase, "Hey, wait up!" Calling out, Lin Tian quickened his pace and chased after her. Lin Lili, who had been thinking about the basketball game during the day, was startled by the voice behind her and subconsciously stopped, turning around. Upon turning, Lin Lili saw a young man, about eighteen or nineteen, quickly approaching her. Lin Tian came up to Lin Lili, glanced at her, and said, "Hello!" "Uh, hello, who are you?" Lin Lili looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled expression. "Hello, I saw you at the basketball court today," Lin Tian said straightforwardly. "Oh!" After a brief pause, Lin Lili nodded and then continued with a puzzled look, "Do you need something?" Lin Tian didn''t beat around the bush and asked directly, "Do you want to win the Enterprise League Championship?" Lin Lili didn''t speak, just quietly watched Lin Tian. Seeing that Lin Lili didn''t seem to want to respond, Lin Tian had no choice but to continue, "If you want to win the championship, just come to me!" "You? Are you good at basketball?" Lin Lili looked at Lin Tian curiously. "Super good!" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, boastfully declaring. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, a smile appeared on Lin Lili''s face as she sized him up, "But they have two professional experts, and your height..." Lin Tian had grown a bit lately and now stood at one meter seventy-five, but that still seemed too short. Moreover, Lin Tian didn''t look particularly sturdy, and Lin Lili wasn''t convinced that he could make a difference. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Noticing Lin Lili''s expression, Lin Tian''s mouth curved into a faint smile, "Don''t believe me? Watch closely!" Saying that, Lin Tian jumped with force. Lin Lili initially watched Lin Tian jump with a calm expression. But as she saw Lin Tian ascending higher and higher, she involuntarily widened her mouth in disbelief and craned her neck, looking up in astonishment... Chapter 123 - 108 Cooperation High! So high! Lin Lili''s mouth hung open, her face a picture of astonishment! High! Way too high! At first, she didn''t pay much attention. But as Lin Tian jumped higher and higher, and finally, even his ankles surpassed her neck, witnessing this scene, Lin Lili was truly stunned. What an incredible leaping ability! Lin Lili herself was 1.68 meters tall, and Lin Tian''s jump almost cleared her head. Which means, he was jumping nearly two meters straight up! That''s too exaggerated! Thump! Lin Tian landed on the ground and looked at the astonished Lin Lili with a slight upturn of his lips, and a smiling gaze, "How does it feel?" Lin Lili stared at him blankly, taking a while to come back to her senses, and with a speculative look, she sized up Lin Tian: "Your jumping ability is really good!" "It''s nothing much!" Lin Tian pursed his lips, a hint of a smile appearing at the corners. "But playing basketball isn''t just about jumping high; if your skills aren''t up to par, I''m afraid you still won''t be able to beat them," replied Lin Lili, who by now had recovered from her initial shock, shaking her head at Lin Tian. "I''ve got more than just leaping power," Lin Tian''s gaze swept lightly, and then he reached out to grab Lin Lili''s hand and pulled her to run forward quickly, without looking back, "Come on, let me broaden your horizons!" "Hey, what are you doing, let go!" Lin Lili, being pulled forward by Lin Tian, tried hard to shake off his firm grip, but couldn''t break free at all. "There''s a basketball court up ahead, I''m taking you there to show you my skills." Lin Tian kept a tight hold of Lin Lili''s hand without letting go, undisturbed by her protest. But actually, Lin Tian was deliberately taking advantage of Lin Lili. "The hand is quite soft..." Holding Lin Lili''s small hand, Lin Tian secretly reveled. Seeing that she couldn''t break free, Lin Lili reluctantly followed Lin Tian and ran ahead quickly. A few minutes later, Lin Tian holding Lin Lili''s hand briskly entered a neighborhood. This neighborhood was not far from Lin Tian''s home, and Lin Tian remembered there was a basketball court inside. "What are we doing here?" Lin Lili slowed down, watching Lin Tian warily. At the same time, she pulled her hand out of Lin Tian''s grip. Lin Tian didn''t resist this time, allowing her to pull her hand away, turned his head, and looked at Lin Lili: "There''s a basketball court inside; I''m going to show you what I can do. Let''s go!" With that, Lin Tian strode forward, not waiting for her. Seeing Lin Tian had left, Lin Lili hesitated for a moment before following after him. She wasn''t worried about what Lin Tian would do to her outdoors. Following Lin Tian, after a minute or two, Lin Lili did indeed see a basketball court ahead. And at that moment, there were a few people playing and shooting baskets on the court. Glancing at these people, Lin Tian hurriedly approached, shouting, "Hey, bro, let me have a go." The players were just shooting hoops without playing a match, so one of them immediately passed the basketball to Lin Tian. Lin Tian caught the basketball with a slap, turned around to look at Lin Lili, raised his eyebrows, and smiled slightly, "Beauty, watch closely." With that, Lin Tian started dribbling and rushed towards the basketball court. Dribble, dribble! Lin Tian dribbled swiftly, arriving outside the three-point line. Lin Tian''s eyes scanned the basketball hoop before accelerating and fast breaking towards the basket. Whoosh! Lin Tian moved very fast, like a gust of wind! "Be careful!" Seeing Lin Tian''s movements, a cry of alarm suddenly rose from the court. With Lin Tian charging so fast, it seemed as if he couldn''t stop, his body barrelling straight towards a young man! "Ah!" Everyone''s eyes bulged wide open! Their hearts clenched! Just when everyone thought the two were about to collide, then their eyes widened even further, heads tilting back in disbelief. Fly! Lin Tian actually flew up! Just as Lin Tian was about to collide with that person, his body flew up into the air all of a sudden! Whoosh! Lin Tian''s body soared, leaping directly over the man''s head! "Hey!" Lin Tian, clutching the basketball tightly, bent his body into an arc, the whole figure like a stretched bow, brimming with power! Hey! Bang! A sound of impact against the hoop erupted! Lin Tian slammed the basketball hard through the hoop! Swish! The ball shot through the net, the red mesh quivering nonstop! Thump! Lin Tian''s hand loosened, and he landed on the ground. Silence! The scene fell dead silent! Everyone looked at Lin Tian, dumbfounded. And the person Lin Tian had flown over was even more foolishly staring at him. Astonishment! Seeing this astonishing scene, Lin Lili too was completely taken aback. Although Lin Tian had already demonstrated his remarkable leaping ability just before, it was nothing like the violence and suaveness of the move he had just performed! "Clap clap!" Lin Tian dusted off his hands somewhat and, smiling, walked up to the astounded Lin Lili, "How about that?" "Uh..." A bit startled, Lin Lili nodded, "Not bad!" With that move alone, Lin Tian had already proved himself to be very impressive. "Then let''s go, we''ll talk outside!" saying this, Lin Tian grabbed Lin Lili''s hand and hurried outside. Having shown off his skills, Lin Tian was worried about getting entangled by the basketball players and, not wanting to waste time, he chose to leave. When they saw Lin Tian leaving, the people on the court finally came to their senses, abuzz with talk: "Damn! Who is that kid! He''s so exaggerated!" "Yeah, too awesome!" "Have you seen him before?" "No, this is the first time." ... Having walked a distance with Lin Lili, Lin Tian finally let go of her hand, a bit reluctantly. The two began to discuss the collaboration. After concluding the discussion, they agreed that Lin Tian would go to the Blue Sky Gym to get to know his teammates at nine the next morning. And Lin Lili also offered Lin Tian a reward of five hundred yuan if they were successful in winning the championship. Indifferent about the money, Lin Tian simply wanted to complete the task, so he did not haggle and agreed right away. The next morning after breakfast, Lin Tian told Bu Mengting that he was going to compete, joining the Green Team that they had watched the day before. "Ah?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting looked a bit stunned and gazed at Lin Tian in surprise, "Why are you suddenly going off to play basketball?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, tossed his head, and let out a melodramatic sigh, "Sigh, this master had already retired, but for the sake of your love of basketball, I have no choice but to make a comeback!" sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bu Mengting was at a loss for words, rolling her eyes, "Stop joking, alright? Are you serious?" "Of course I am!" Lin Tian nodded solemnly. "You know how to play basketball?" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian skeptically. "I''m really good, okay!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes, saying, "By the way, I need to get to know my teammates a bit at nine this morning." Saying this, Lin Tian pulled out his phone and looked at it, then said to Bu Mengting, "It''s getting late, I have to leave soon." Chapter 124 - 109 Lets Gesture "Did you really join that green team from yesterday?" Seeing Lin Tian didn''t look like he was joking, Bu Mengting looked at him in astonishment. "Of course, why would I joke about that?" Lin Tian rolled his eyes, looking exasperated. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Eh, really? Then I''ll go with you and have a look." Realizing Lin Tian wasn''t kidding, Bu Mengting immediately offered. She had yet to see Lin Tian play basketball. "Okay, just let your uncle know, I''m about to leave." "Mm, alright." ... Ten minutes later, Lin Tian and his companion left the residential area, hailed a taxi, and headed towards the Blue Sky Gymnasium. The Blue Sky Gymnasium was precisely where the team Lin Lili talked about yesterday trained. ** While Lin Tian was on his way to the gymnasium, inside the Blue Sky Gymnasium, the green team was training in a somewhat listless manner. Thump, thump! Sounds of basketballs bouncing echoed across the court as the team practiced shooting. However, despite training, the team''s mood wasn''t high at all. Everyone appeared lethargic. "Ai, it''s pointless, we can''t win!" A player casually shot the ball and then walked off the court with a glum face to sit down. Many of his teammates were sitting beside him, many among them not showing much enthusiasm. Hearing his comment, another person chimed in, "We can''t help it, their No.3 and No.5 are too strong." "Exactly, exactly! What''s the point of a professional coming here to show off!" "For real!" This comment resonated with many people. It was frustrating to be outplayed. "It''s allowed to hire foreign players, and it''s not like we haven''t done it," someone else interjected. "Our foreign player is nowhere near as good as theirs!" Another person rolled their eyes, seemingly annoyed. Actually, this time they had also hired a foreign player. However, the foreign player they hired was simply no match for the opponent''s. "Shh! Stop talking! He''s coming!" someone suddenly exclaimed. Following their words, a tall, well-built young man, standing at 186 centimeters, walked in. When Wang Jian came in and noticed the low morale of his teammates, he shook his head, feeling depressed himself. Wang Jian had agreed to come and help the green team play basketball, and at first, everything was fine. Under his leadership, the team advanced to the finals with ease, only to face the formidable Red Team. In Wang Jian''s opinion, the two players from the Red Team had the skills to play in the CBA. The lack of enthusiasm among his teammates made Wang Jian''s training also seem lackluster. He shot a few basketballs and then went off to rest. This amateur team had no coach; usually, it was Wang Jian who took on that role. But now, even Wang Jian lacked the spirit. We can''t win! That was the consensus of the entire team. When Lin Lili arrived at the basketball court, she immediately felt the team''s demoralized spirit, as everyone clearly had lost hope. Defeated before the battle! Seeing everyone''s lack of energy, Lin Lili shook her head, walked to the center of the court, and clapped her hands forcefully: "Come on! Lift your spirits, we haven''t lost yet. I have good news for you, I have found a superstar player!" A superstar player? Hearing this, everyone was stunned, Wang Jian also looked up at her, clearly surprised. Seeing everyone''s interest piqued, Lin Lili spoke loudly, "This person is amazing. With him joining us, we may not necessarily lose!" "Really? Is he that good?" "Who is it?" The place erupted with a buzz of discussion. Curiosity was piqued following Lin Lili''s announcement. "Manager Lin, where is this expert?" "Yeah? Where is he?" "He''s on his way here!" After saying this, Lin Lili suddenly felt her white purse vibrate. She took out her mobile phone to look, then raised her head, "He''s already arrived." As she spoke, Lin Lili walked outside while answering the phone, "Hello? You''ve arrived? Good, I''m coming out to meet you now." Seeing Lin Lili leave, the team immediately burst into discussion, everyone guessing who the expert could be. Even Wang Jian was curious. He had heard of all the skilled players in Wu''an City, yet he had no idea who this could be. Five minutes later, Lin Lili returned with two people. When Lin Lili came back, everyone''s gaze turned toward the people following her. Bu Mengting was a woman, and despite her beauty, she was instantly ignored by everyone. Then, all eyes shifted to Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian, everyone was stunned. After a moment of shock, someone pointed at Lin Tian and looked at Lin Lili with a bewildered expression, "Manager Lin, is he the super player you invited?" "Yes!" Lin Lili nodded as if it were obvious. "Is he up to it?" A voice of doubt rang out. Lin Tian looked nothing like the super player they had imagined. A minimum height of 1.8 meters was expected, what''s with being only 1.7 meters? Seeing Lin Tian, everyone started to have their doubts. Glancing over the group, Lin Tian''s gaze landed on the person who had started speaking, and he beckoned with his hand, "If you want to know if I''m up to it, let''s just have a go!" Lin Tian''s gesture made everyone pause, and then they started to buzz with amazement. This newcomer was a bit arrogant! Zhu Long stared at Lin Tian, sneered, then pointed at himself, looking at Lin Tian with a mocking smile, "You want to challenge me?" "That''s right!" Lin Tian replied calmly, looking at him. "Huh..." Zhu Long scoffed, stood up, and looked at Lin Tian coldly, "Fine, let''s see what you''re made of!" Zhu Long seemed a bit irritated, feeling that Lin Tian was too arrogant. "Show him what you''re made of, Big Boss Zhu!" The teammates, already skeptical of Lin Tian, naturally sided with Zhu Long seeing the newcomer''s arrogant attitude on arrival. Waving his hand, Zhu Long didn''t say a word. He glanced at Lin Tian, sneered, and took the lead walking toward the basketball court. Lin Tian followed calmly. Seeing this, everyone else followed, ready to watch their one-on-one game of 21. Inside the basketball court, Zhu Long bent down to pick up a basketball and looked at Lin Tian with a hint of scorn while holding the basketball, "You do know how to play 21, right?" "I do!" Lin Tian nodded calmly. "First to five points, your turn to start!" Zhu Long said, tossing the basketball to Lin Tian. Lin Tian caught the basketball from Zhu Long with a slap. Holding the basketball, Lin Tian tossed it back to his opponent and shook his head calmly, "You start. If I served, you wouldn''t stand a chance!" Stunned! Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhu Long''s expression froze. Not just Zhu Long, everyone on the sidelines was also taken aback. "If I served, you wouldn''t stand a chance!" Such arrogance! Hearing this, all the teammates on the sidelines felt a wave of dissatisfaction! This guy was too arrogant! Even Wang Jian, upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, could only shake his head. Zhu Long''s skills were among the top few on the team, and even he couldn''t guarantee a win against him in a game of 21. And this guy... With that thought, Wang Jian just shook his head. Chapter 125 - 110: Can This Kid Fly? Startled for a moment, Zhu Long snapped back to attention, nearly laughing with anger as he looked at Lin Tian and nodded repeatedly, "Alright, alright! I''ll serve, I''ll serve. Today, I''m going to play you so hard you''ll shit yourself!" Anger! Zhu Long was truly enraged! From the start, when Lin Tian pointed at his nose and beckoned him with a finger, Zhu Long felt displeased, thinking this guy was too arrogant and didn''t know how to behave. And now, the other party dared to speak such arrogant words, Zhu Long was truly furious. He swore he would thoroughly crush this kid! No mercy! The match began amidst Zhu Long''s seething anger, a one-on-one game. "Bang, bang!" Zhu Long bent slightly at the waist, dribbling the basketball in his hands, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Tian''s eyes. Lin Tian spread his hands, his gaze fixed on the basketball in his opponent''s hands. Whoosh! Suddenly, Zhu Long made a rapid sprint to the left! Noticing Zhu Long''s movement, Lin Tian quickly stepped to the left to cut him off! Whoosh! But what Lin Tian didn''t realize was that Zhu Long''s move was a feint. The moment Lin Tian moved left to defend, Zhu Long paused in his step, swiftly switching the ball behind his back. Following Zhu Long''s actions, the basketball was instantly transferred from his left hand to his right hand. And at that moment, Lin Tian was still on Zhu Long''s right side. Whoosh! Zhu Long made a quick break, speeding past Lin Tian in a flash! His move was clean and sharp! "Good!" Seeing this scene, Zhu Long''s teammates started clapping and cheering loudly. However, Wang Jian, witnessing the scene, just shook his head. Amateurish! Lin Tian''s moves were too amateurish, his stance wasn''t standard, and he was too easily deceived by fake moves! This didn''t at all resemble the performance of a professional basketball player. It wasn''t even on par with an amateur. Wang Jian couldn''t understand where Lin Lili found such a ''skilled player.'' Seeing how easily Zhu Long broke through, even he was slightly taken aback. Zhu Long thought that since this player was brought in by Lin Lili, he must at least be some sort of skilled player, but the man seemed unable to withstand a single blow. Despite the surprise, Zhu Long didn''t stop; he quickly stepped forward, reaching just outside the two-point line, where he halted and jumped for a shot. Woosh! With a light flick of his wrist, the basketball left his hands and in the instant the ball left his grasp, Zhu Long knew it was a good shot. The feel of the ball was just perfect! Just as Zhu Long was preparing to celebrate, suddenly he saw his teammates'' faces showing a look of horror. "Watch out!" someone couldn''t help but shout. "What''s wrong?" Zhu Long was confused. And in that moment of Zhu Long''s confusion, he suddenly felt a shadow over his head. Woosh! Smack! A loud smack of the basketball resounded! A hand suddenly appeared from behind! And slammed down hard! Heading straight for the basketball! Smack! Chase-down block! The basketball was slapped away by Lin Tian, flying off the court. Looking at the basketball bouncing away outside the court, Zhu Long''s face was a picture of shock, his expression one of disbelief. Blocked it? How is that possible? Zhu Long didn''t see clearly, but the players outside the court saw the whole scene clearly. The moment Zhu Long made his breakthrough, Lin Tian seemed a bit stunned, apparently not expecting to be breached so easily. But after a brief stupor, Lin Tian instantly snapped back to reality and hurriedly turned to chase after him. Fast! Lin Tian''s speed was too fast! Just as Zhu Long jumped to take the shot, Lin Tian also leaped up instantly, jumping even higher than Zhu Longby nearly half a body length. And just as the basketball was leaving Zhu Long''s hand, Lin Tian''s hand swatted it away! The scene fell into silence, except for the sound of the basketball slapped away by Lin Tian bouncing around the court incessantly, the scene fell into silence. Everyone stared at Lin Tian with a somewhat astonished look. Such incredible leaping ability! Such astounding reaction speed! Such incredible speed! With a look of astonishment, Wang Jian realized that his estimation of Lin Tian might have been slightly off. Just based on that move alone, Lin Tian was quite formidable. "Yay! Good!" After a moment of being stunned, Bu Mengting instantly regained her senses and began excitedly jumping up and down to cheer for Lin Tian. Cool! That block from Lin Tian just now was so cool! Bu Mengting hadn''t expected Lin Tian to actually be quite skilled at basketball! With a slight smile, Lin Tian picked up the basketball and continued the game. By this time, Zhu Long had also recovered, and his expression when looking at Lin Tian became much more solemn. Since Zhu Long''s attack had failed, it was time to switch from offense to defense; this time it was Lin Tian on the attack, Zhu Long on defense. "Thump, thump!" Lin Tian dribbled the basketball slowly, in no rush to attack. From Zhu Long''s previous offense, Lin Tian realized he had underestimated Zhu Long. Or perhaps he had overestimated himself. Indeed, despite his great strength, his skills were far inferior to Zhu Long''s, and it was easy for him to get shaken off. Even his dribbling could be easily stolen. Dribbling the basketball slowly, after thinking for a moment, Lin Tian suddenly had an idea. If he couldn''t outplay him with skills, then he would play to his own strengths. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Play with strength! With that thought, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and walked over slowly, dribbling the ball. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Zhu Long attempted a tentative steal, but Lin Tian shielded the ball with half his body, making it impossible for him to reach. Meanwhile, Lin Tian kept moving step by step towards the basket. Seeing Lin Tian coming, Zhu Long tried to hold his ground, but despite Zhu Long''s size, he couldn''t withstand Lin Tian. He was pushed back step by step by Lin Tian. One step after another! Outside the two-point line, Lin Tian suddenly stopped. Seeing Lin Tian abruptly halt, Zhu Long was taken aback, looking at Lin Tian oddly. And in the instant Zhu Long was distracted, the muscles in Lin Tian''s body tensed up as he let out a loud shout and jumped up instantly! Whoosh! Lin Tian''s body soared into the air! Lin Tian got higher and higher! Leaping over Zhu Long, he rushed towards the basket with a roar! Like a heavyweight bomb, he soared upwards! Watching Lin Tian soar, everyone''s mouths fell open in shock "Does, does this kid have wings?" Chapter 126 - 111: The Astonishing Lin Tian "Huff!" Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian''s body soared into the air, roaring towards the basket! In the midair, his body curved like a powerful bow! "Hey!" Close to the basket, Lin Tian glared his eyes, shouted loudly, and chopped downward fiercely with the hand clutching the basketball! Huff! Bang! The basket shuddered! The basketball was brutally slammed into the net by Lin Tian! Axe dunk! A dunk filled with dominance! Whirling~! Due to Lin Tian''s immense power, the basket shook, even causing the whole basketball stand to slightly wobble. If the gym''s basketball stand hadn''t been of good quality, it might have been knocked down by Lin Tian! Dumbstruck! Everyone was somewhat dumbstruck. Staring blankly at Lin Tian. Dominance! Filled with power! Lin Tian''s dunk was a rush of sheer dominance and power! Everyone was somewhat blankly staring at Lin Tian. Seemingly in disbelief. Asians are not matched physically to Caucasians and Africans in the NBA, rarely seeing such violent dunks due to physical limitations. But now... Everyone was somewhat blankly staring at Lin Tian, his dunk almost comparable to those of NBA dunking legends! Too violent! Too explosive! Bu Mengting''s mouth hung open, staring blankly at Lin Tian! The beauty of that power left her spellbound! Cool! Supremely cool! After a moment, Bu Mengting snapped out of it, her face lit with excitement as she jumped up to shout, "Lin Tian, you''re so cool! I love you!" Bu Mengting was extremely excited, even her face flushed red. "Uh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback, his face rarely showing a hint of shyness. His hands released the rim, Lin Tian landed on the ground, looking at the excitedly jumping and dancing Bu Mengting, Lin Tian was somewhat at a loss for words. Was this girl a bit too excited? Bu Mengting''s excited cries caused those around to snap back to reality, then all stared somewhat oddly at Lin Tian. Even Wang Jian, looking at Lin Tian, had a very serious expression in his eyes. This physical fitness, this flexibility, this leaping ability, too, too good... Startled for a moment, the game continued. Since Lin Tian won the last round, he was to serve the ball again this time. Seeing Lin Tian about to serve, Zhu Long''s expression was extremely solemn. With his focused eyes, it was clear he regarded Lin Tian as an unprecedented formidable opponent. But power lay there, no matter how seriously Zhu Long relaxed, he was still overwhelmed by Lin Tian''s forceful dunks time after time, scoring each point. Lin Tian wasn''t playing a skill game, he was playing a power game. Playing with power, Lin Tian utterly crushed him! Thus, after taking the ball, Lin Tian charged towards the basket again and again, reaching the basket and performing forceful dunks over and over! The moves were brutal, the technique crude, but they were unstoppable. Watching Lin Tian repeatedly ravage the basket, everyone was also left speechless. Monster! Seeing Lin Tian, the word ''monster'' emerged in everyone''s minds. Lin Tian, with a height of 175 cm and not looking strong, was somehow continuously pushing back Zhu Long, who was over 180 cm, and then dunking over him time after time. What else if not a monster? With Lin Tian''s relentless fierce dunks, he quickly scored five baskets. The score is in, the game is over! 5-0, Lin Tian outclassed Zhu Long. "Lin Tian, you were amazing!" As soon as the game ended, Bu Mengting couldn''t contain her excitement and ran over, throwing her arms around Lin Tian''s neck. "Uh..." Lin Tian was a bit stunned, and after a moment he said, "You seem really excited today!" "Of course! You have no idea how cool you just looked!" Bu Mengting let go of Lin Tian, her face alight with excitement. Bu Mengting''s beautiful eyes sparkled, "I love watching games, and I even scream excitedly when I watch the NBA. You don''t understand, you were so cool just now, just like those NBA stars!" As he watched Bu Mengting in a daze, it was then that Lin Tian realized she was indeed a fan. While Lin Tian and Bu Mengting were chatting, Zhu Long shook his head and walked off the court. Seeing Zhu Long approaching, his teammates went over to pat him on the shoulder, offering comfort. Feeling his teammates'' concern, Zhu Long shook his head, "It''s okay, I was indeed outplayed." After pausing for a moment, he looked back at Lin Tian, then turning to his teammates with a helpless expression, he said, "His physical fitness is just too good, strong as an ox." "Indeed! Unbelievable!" his teammates nodded in agreement. Terrifying! Lin Tian''s physical fitness was terrifying. At that moment, Lin Lili was almost squinting from smiling so much. She knew Lin Tian was capable, but she didn''t expect his strength to be so formidable, his physique so impressive. "It''s just that his skills seem very rough. If it weren''t for his physical strength, we''d have completely outplayed him," someone spoke up. "Exactly!" ... "Okay, let''s not talk about that anymore. He''s coming," Lin Lili noticed Lin Tian approaching and cautioned everyone. Hearing Lin Lili''s words, everyone closed their mouths and stopped talking. Respect! At that moment, the respect Lin Tian earned with his strength was recognized by everyone. Seeing Lin Tian approach, Lin Lili smiled confidently at the crowd, "Well, you all have seen Lin Tian''s strength. I believe with him on our team, we won''t necessarily lose. Everyone needs to have confidence." "..." No one spoke, although Lin Tian''s skills had won everyone''s approval. They didn''t feel the need to fawn over Lin Tian as if they were very welcoming. Seeing that no one was speaking, Wang Jian looked at Lin Tian and said, "Your physical condition is excellent, but your skills are too poor; I''ll train you a bit later. That okay?" Hearing Wang Jian say this, Lin Lili slightly smiled and turned to Lin Tian to explain, "Wang Jian is a guest player we invited; he''s from the provincial basketball team, you can learn a lot from him." Provincial basketball team? Upon hearing Lin Lili''s words, Lin Tian was momentarily taken aback, then nodded, "Okay." Lin Tian also knew his skills were weak compared to those who played professionally. "Great! Let''s start training then." ... Half an hour later, the basketball court echoed with Wang Jian''s exclamation, "Damn, what are you made of, you''ve improved so fast! It''s a waste if you don''t go to the NBA!" Meanwhile, outside the court, many teammates unconsciously gathered around, everyone staring at Lin Tian in shock. Once again, Lin Tian had stunned them. Terrifying! Everyone was astounded by Lin Tian''s frightening ability to learn! When Wang Jian started training Lin Tian, he barely knew anything, his skills very rough. It could be said he had nothing but strength. But as time passed, Lin Tian''s strength rapidly improved. Lin Tian''s skills visibly progressed. The rate of improvement was like a rocket soaring! Eventually, Lin Tian could even hold his own technically with Wang Jian. Astonished! Everyone was shocked by Lin Tian! They looked at Lin Tian as if he were a monster. And for Lin Tian, this change felt natural, having an eidetic memory, superior analytical abilities, and triple the reaction speed of a normal person, he absorbed it all quickly. The same happened when Lin Tian went ice skating with Bu Mengting, starting from scratch to later showing off various tricks at the ice rink, all thanks to Lin Tian''s superpower. So Lin Tian wasn''t surprised at all. But others didn''t know about Lin Tian''s superpower, so seeing the change in him, they looked at him as if he were a monster. Truly astonished! It was overly dramatic! Feeling it was a bit too much, Lin Tian slightly held back, not letting himself appear too exaggerated. Yet, even so, his performance still attracted incredible exclamations from the spectators. Chapter 127 - 112 is here From morning until five in the afternoon, Lin Tian had been training inside the gymnasium. Even eating was done there. The meals arranged by Lin Lili were quite good. Over the course of the day, Lin Tian''s skills had improved a lot. He wouldn''t dare compare himself to NBA stars, but at the very least, his techniques were now better than Wang Jian''s. Of course, to avoid coming across too exaggerated, Lin Tian only showed that he was slightly inferior to Wang Jian. But even so, everyone present was astounded. The speed of his improvement was just too outrageous! Wang Jian kept insisting that Lin Tian should consider pursuing professional basketball. Lin Tian just casually brushed it off. How could that be possible? His main reason for coming this time was just to complete a mission. At five o''clock, when the training session ended, Lin Tian bid farewell to his teammates and left. Having spent the day together, Lin Tian had also become more familiar with them. Lin Tian was not the type to act superior, and since he truly had the skills, his teammates accepted him. Therefore, the initial discomfort they had at the beginning quickly disappeared. Even Zhu Long and Lin Tian were now joking and laughing with each other. "Lin Tian, don''t forget about tomorrow''s match," Lin Lili specially reminded him as he was leaving. "I know, don''t worry," Lin Tian nodded, then left the gymnasium together with Bu Mengting. ** The next day, at four in the afternoon, Lin Tian, who was watching TV in the living room, heard a knock on the door. Lin Tian got up to open the door and found Bu Mengting standing there. Seeing that Lin Tian was still in his large shorts, Bu Mengting looked at him somewhat astonished: "Why haven''t you changed yet?" "Isn''t it a bit early? The match isn''t until five," Lin Tian felt it was too soon. "It''s not early, it''s always good to arrive ahead of time. Didn''t Manager Lin say so yesterday? We have to be at the court by four-thirty," Bu Mengting reminded him. "Alright then." After thinking it over, Lin Tian decided to change into his clothes and get ready to leave. Yesterday, when he left, Lin Lili had given him a set of Green Team''s uniforms. Just as Lin Tian had finished changing his clothes, his sister Lin Fang had just come back from outside. Seeing Lin Tian dressed in a basketball uniform, Lin Fang curiously looked at him: "Big bro, where are you going?" "To a match!" Lin Tian replied offhandedly while adjusting his clothes. "Which match?" Lin Fang continued to ask curiously. "It''s at the city stadium, seems like some sort of corporate league match," Bu Mengting answered from nearby. "Ah? A corporate league match held at the city stadium? I heard from a classmate that it''s really fun to watch. Big bro, if you''re playing, I want to go watch too," Lin Fang said excitedly after a moment of surprise. "Why would you go? Go play on your own!" Lin Tian, who was tying his shoelaces, replied without even looking back. "No, wait for me! I''ll just change my clothes, it won''t take long," Lin Fang said as she scampered towards her room with a patter of footsteps. Helplessly, Lin Tian had no choice but to wait for her. After ten minutes, Lin Tian shouted at Lin Fang''s door with an impatient face, "Hey, are you done yet?" "Done, done, I''ll be quick!" the voice of Lin Fang came from her room. Another five minutes passed. "Are you ready or not?" "Yes, yes!" ... After another five minutes, Lin Tian could no longer wait and angrily said, "I''m giving you ten more seconds. If you don''t come out, I''m leaving without you." "I''m coming! I''m coming!" At that moment, the door to Lin Fang''s room opened, and she walked out dressed in a white dress. As she walked out, Lin Fang also complained to Lin Tian, "Big bro, you really have no patience. How will you wait for girls in the future? Right, Mengting?" With that, Lin Fang gave Bu Mengting a slight smile. "Tsk!" Lin Tian snorted coldly, looking at her with dissatisfaction, "Look how long you took to change clothes, a full twenty minutes. And Mengting would never be like you!" "You don''t understand!" Lin Fang pouted. "Enough, stop dawdling, let''s hurry," Lin Tian urged. Under Lin Tian''s urging, they went downstairs and then hailed a cab to the city sports bureau square. At first, the ride was smooth, but after ten minutes, the taxi couldn''t move. They were stuck in a traffic jam! Looking at the dense rows of cars ahead, Lin Tian was speechless. The traffic was crawling, moving only a hundred meters per minute. After another ten minutes, there was still no relief from the traffic jam ahead. Checking the time, it was nearly five o''clock, so Lin Tian suggested, "Driver, can we take a different route?" "Let''s see when we get upfront. Right now, it''s not even possible to do a U-turn," the driver said with a hint of helplessness. "Beep beep..." At that moment, the phone inside Bu Mengting''s bag rang. Lin Tian, who was in his basketball uniform, had nowhere to keep it. Lin Tian took the phone and saw that it was Lin Lili calling. After answering, Lin Lili''s somewhat reproachful voice immediately came through, "Lin Tian, how come you haven''t arrived yet? The game is about to start." "We''re stuck in traffic, there''s not much I can do!" Lin Tian sounded helpless. "Hurry up, try to find a way," after saying a few words, Lin Lili hung up the phone. Ten minutes later, the driver finally found an opportunity to turn into a side street and attempt a different route. It started out smooth, but after a while, the traffic was at a standstill again! There was another traffic jam ahead. The driver got out to inquire and returned to report there had been an accident. There was no moving forward. After waiting for ten minutes, Lin Lili''s phone call came once more, "Hello, you still haven''t arrived? The game is about to start." "There''s been an accident up ahead" Lin Tian sounded utterly helpless. Another ten minutes passed, during which Lin Lili made a few more calls, urging him to hurry as the game had started. After waiting a bit longer and seeing time slipping away with no sign of the traffic clearing, Lin Tian gritted his teeth, opened the car door, said a quick word to Bu Mengting and the others, and then started running briskly towards the city sports stadium. Waiting like this would be slower than just running there. ** On the other side, the match had already begun. Without Lin Tian, the Green Team was being thrashed by the Red Team right out of the gate. In just the first five minutes of play, the Green Team had lost 15 points while managing to score only 3. "Oh! There seems to be a significant gap in strength between the two teams! Just five minutes into the game and the Red Team is already leading by 12 points. Okay, a pass from the Red Team''s number three! Where is that going? Number five! Beautiful! An alley-oop! Beautiful pass, beautiful shot, assembly line-like coordination! So beautiful! Okay, another two points scored, and now the Red Team''s points have reached 17." At this time, the announcer on the sidelines was passionately recounting the on-court action, Glancing at the scoreboard, the announcer said, "The gap in strength between the two teams remains as vast as ever. If the Green Team doesn''t have another trick up their sleeve, this match may just become another showcase for the Red Team." "Alright, let''s see if the Green Team has any strategies." "Toot!" Just then, the referee blew the whistle. Looking up, the announcer explained, "Oh, the Green Team has called a timeout. It looks like they can''t hold on. What will they think of to resist the fierce onslaught of the Red Team?" On the sidelines, Lin Lili gathered the players together and instructed, "Lin Tian is stuck in traffic, he''s running here now. Hold on for a bit. While Lin Tian isn''t here, try to stall as much as possible when we have the ball on offense, and on defense, be more active to prevent the score gap from widening too much." Upon hearing Lin Lili''s words, everyone nodded. Without Lin Tian, this was the best strategy they had. Then the game resumed. With Lin Lili''s instructions, the Green Team didn''t rush as before and tried to delay time as much as possible. Noticing the change in tactics, the announcer on the sidelines also picked up on it and shouted into his microphone, "Let''s observe the Green Team''s change, oh, the Green Team has been playing more steadily since the timeout, this is a good sign. Hmm? The Green Team seems to be stalling? What are they waiting for? This won''t be of much use, will it?" As time ticked by second by second, the Green Team held steady, so while the score gap continued to widen, it wasn''t as drastic as in the beginning. By the end of the first quarter, the score stood at 30:15, with Lin Tian still absent. After a short break, the game continued. When the second quarter began, the Green Team managed to hold their ground, but in the eighth minute, a series of outbursts by the Red Team instantly crushed the Green Team''s morale, and the score gap widened once again. "Oh! Beautiful! The Red Team has just scored 10:0. Can the Green Team hold on? The score is now 55:30. Oh, it looks like the Green Team is giving up." Following the Red Team''s surge, the Green Team''s morale was shattered. A few consecutive mistakes allowed the Red Team to further increase the lead. On the sidelines, Lin Lili anxiously watched the clock, frequently glancing at her watch, "Why hasn''t Lin Tian arrived yet? What''s taking so long!" Lin Lili was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. "Huff, huff!" At that moment, a series of panting breaths were heard, as Lin Tian, gasping for air, patted Lin Lili''s shoulder, "I, I''m here!" Startled for a moment, Lin Lili turned around, her face lighting up with surprise at the sight of the breathless Lin Tian. Covered in sweat from the strenuous exercise, Lin Tian''s head was steaming. Seeing Lin Tian in that state, Lin Lili asked with concern, "Can you play?" "No problem." Catching his breath, Lin Tian nodded. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Good!" With that, Lin Lili quickly signaled to the referee for a timeout. "Toot!" With the sound of the whistle, the game was paused. There was one minute left in the second quarter. Noticing the situation, the announcer began his commentary, "Oh! The Green Team has called another timeout. Let''s see what countermeasures they have. Okay, the game resumes, wait, something''s different, the Green Team''s spirits have risen dramatically. What happened? Oh, they''ve made a substitution, number 8 is on the court? Let me see, who is number 8? Oh, Green Team''s number 8 is a lad named Lin Tian. I haven''t seen him before. Could he be a foreign aid recruited by the Green Team? He must be an expert, otherwise, why would the Green Team''s mood have lifted so much after number 8 came on? Let''s then see how number 8 performs." Hearing the announcer say this, the spectators all turned their eyes towards the Green Team''s number 8, towards Lin Tian. Was this the expert the Green Team was waiting for? Chapter 128 - 113 Where Did This Guy Come From? The game continued, and after Lin Tian entered the field, the morale of the Green Team had visibly soared. They knew of Lin Tian''s freakish abilities. With him there, they might just have a chance. Seeing Lin Tian take the field, the Red Team was also somewhat surprised, guessing that he might be a foreign aid brought in by the opposition. However, they weren''t very worried, as the score was already 60:33, with a large lead in their favor. They didn''t believe one person could turn the tide for the opposing team. Besides, Lin Tian didn''t look that impressive. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They didn''t take him seriously. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian turned to check the score, which was 60:33, a full 27 points behind. "It''s a big gap," Lin Tian murmured to himself. Narrowing his eyes, Lin Tian made up his mind that he had to push hard, and first and foremost, he needed to boost the morale. Thinking this, Lin Tian looked at his teammates and shouted, "Brothers, fight them!" "Okay!" The team members on the field shouted in unison. With Lin Tian, their confidence was much boosted. Hearing the loud shouts from the Green Team on the field, the spectators were all surprised. The Green Team was full of momentum, unlike before when their morale hadn''t been that high. Everyone turned their gaze to Lin Tian. Was this young man really so formidable? Had the team''s morale surged just because he arrived? Amid the audience''s speculations, the game began. The Green Team served the ball. Zhu Long, outside the court, threw the ball to Wang Jian. After catching the ball, Wang Jian dribbled quickly towards the Red Team''s home court, running and shouting to his teammates, "Hurry, hurry!" Whoosh! Hearing Wang Jian''s call, the other four members of the Green Team quickly rushed towards the Red Team''s home court. Meanwhile, the Red Team hurriedly fell back in defense. Whew! Someone tried to steal the ball from Wang Jian, but he swiftly changed direction and passed them by. Whoosh! Wang Jian was very fast, reaching beyond the Red Team''s three-point line in an instant! Reaching beyond the three-point line, Wang Jian halted his steps, swung the hand holding the basketball fiercely! Following Wang Jian''s move, the basketball flew towards the backboard as if it were a blazing red flame. Noticing Wang Jian''s movement, everyone was stunned. The commentator also paused for a moment, then immediately picked up the microphone and commented, "What is Wang Jian trying to do? Is he shooting, or is it a pass? But if it''s a shot, the ball is too off; it won''t even touch the basketball hoop, and if it''s intended as a pass, it''s too high. Is it a mistake?" Seeing Wang Jian''s action, the Red Team was stunned, then instinctively thought it was a mistake. Just as the basketball was about to hit the backboard, Red Team''s number five hurriedly shouted, "Watch the rebound!" Everyone looked up to wait for the basketball to hit the backboard and fall. But just then, suddenly, a figure appeared in mid-air. Slap! A palm caught the flying basketball! Then swung it fiercely! The commentator paused for a moment, then hastily added, "Who is this? Oh, my God, it''s number eight from the Green Team, he jumps so high! He''s caught the basketball. This is... a slam dunk!" "Boom!" Replying to the commentator''s words was a loud sound as Lin Tian reached out, grabbed the basketball, and smashed it hard into the hoop! "Dunk! Beautiful! This is an alley-oop! It''s unbelievable, can Green Team''s number eight fly?" said the commentator, looking incredulous at the scene. "Beep!" The whistle sounded, and after a pause, the referee signaled that the two-point basket was good. As soon as Lin Tian entered the game, he executed a beautiful alley-oop that instantly electrified the atmosphere at the venue. The place instantly came alive. The spectators around were all looking at Lin Tian with shining eyes, Number eight from the opposition scored beautifully with that move! Being scored upon like that, the Red Team was a bit stunned at first, then their expressions started to become serious, realizing they might have underestimated the opponent''s number eight. "All right, let''s focus!" Red Team''s number three clapped his hands, calling everyone to pull together. The offense and defense switched. This time, the Red Team served the ball. Number three took the serve, then slowly dribbled towards the Green Team''s court. By then, the Green Team had already set up their formation. "Bang, bang!" Arriving outside the Green Team''s three-point line, Red Team''s number three steadily dribbled the basketball, in no rush to attack. Number three noticed that because of Lin Tian''s recent play, the Green Team''s morale had surged. Meanwhile, his own team''s morale had dropped because of that same play. "We must crush the opponent''s morale!" Seeing this, number three instantly made up his mind. And the best way to crush the opponent''s morale was to dominate their number eight in a one-on-one showdown! With that thought, number three''s gaze shifted to Lin Tian. Noticing number three''s gaze, Lin Tian was puzzled. What did he mean? Could he be planning to break through from here? While Lin Tian was distracted, number three had already started moving toward him, approaching two meters in front of Lin Tian, number three gestured for his teammates to back off. Noticing number three''s hand signal, the sideline announcer was also surprised, then shouted excitedly, "What does Red Team''s number three mean, oh, he''s signaling his teammates to move away, could it be that he wants to challenge Green Team''s number eight one-on-one?" Noticing Red Team''s number three''s gesture, Lin Tian was also startled but quickly caught on. One-on-one challenge! He actually wanted to challenge him one-on-one! A slight smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips, then he also waved his hand, signaling his teammates beside him to move away. Seeing Lin Tian''s action, the announcer''s eyes lit up, then he excitedly exclaimed, "Oh, what do I see here, Red Team''s number eight also makes his teammates move away, it seems he has accepted the one-on-one challenge!" Seeing the actions of the two players, both teams'' teammates tactfully cleared some space to give them room to play. Seeing this scene, the surrounding crowd was thrilled. Everyone loved such an intense moment! "Bang bang!" Number three slowly dribbled the basketball, his eyes intensely focused on Lin Tian''s eyes. Whoosh! Suddenly, number three accelerated, his body ****, seemingly about to break to the left. But Lin Tian was unmoved! A fake move! That was a fake move! Whoosh, number three''s body twisted, sprinting rapidly to the right. Whoosh! Lin Tian instantly moved his body, blocking him straight in front. Break failed, number three was taken aback, then paused his step and quickly did a fadeaway jump shot. Seeing this, the announcer hurriedly shouted, "Shooting, fadeaway jump shot, number three''s signature move!" "Swoosh!" The basketball left his hand! "Heavens!" Suddenly, the announcer yelled out, his eyes widening! "Bang!" A crisp sound! Blocked! The moment the basketball left his hand, Lin Tian swiftly slapped it away. Smack! Lin Tian swiftly slapped the basketball away. Stunned! Seeing this, number three was momentarily stunned. He hadn''t expected his fadeaway jump shot to be blocked. While he was stunned, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate. The moment he landed, Lin Tian sprinted rapidly toward the basketball. Picking up the basketball, Lin Tian quickly dribbled and dashed toward Red Team''s court! "A drive by number eight, fast! Number eight has incredible speed! He''s taking off!" the announcer''s eyes widened. Quickly arriving outside the two-point line, Lin Tian''s muscles taut, he pushed off the ground, leaping into the air! Whoosh! Lin Tian''s hand drew a perfect arc, fiercely slamming toward the hoop! "Bang!" The hoop trembled violently! Dunk! A tomahawk dunk! "Violence! Full of power! Amazing!" Seeing this, the announcer stood up excitedly, his eyes gleaming as he shouted, "So beautiful, I realize at this moment that I''ve fallen for him! Too cool!" The surrounding audience was also left agape, watching Lin Tian. Can a human even jump like that? "Yeah!!!" Letting go, Lin Tian landed, fiercely pounding his chest and letting out a roar. Utter dominance! Seeing this, Red Team was totally intimidated by Lin Tian''s aura. Number three''s heart was somewhat clogged, his confidence unconsciously wilted a bit more, Lin Tian''s dunk was just too violent. "Damn, where did this guy come from!" Number three cursed under his breath. Chapter 129 - 114 Reversal Lin Tian''s powerful burst made the entire arena shake, and the morale of the Green Team surged. The Red Team''s morale, however, unconsciously flagged a bit. Seeing this, the Red Team immediately called a timeout. A few dozen seconds later, the game resumed. The Red Team had possession. "Bang bang!" It was still Red Team''s number three with the ball. He stopped outside the Green Team''s three-point line, his gaze sweeping across the court. By then, the Green Team had set up their formation. A glance around, and number three''s gaze paused briefly on Lin Tian before moving away, dribbling swiftly towards the right for a breakthrough. He didn''t choose the left side where Lin Tian was! Seeing number three approaching, Lin Tian''s teammate hurriedly stepped forward to intercept. Whoosh! One in front, one behind, now to the left, now to the right, Red Team''s number three''s ball-handling was extremely fluid. Unstoppable! Red Team''s Shan Hong simply couldn''t be contained by just one person from the Green Team! Just as number three was about to break through, another Green Team player rushed forward to help defend! Pincer attack! Whoosh! Red Team''s number three made another dash, leaping up! The two Green Team players hurriedly jumped up to block! But it wasn''t a shot, it was... a pass! Red Team''s number three instantly made a behind-the-back pass! In the instant when two players doubled up on number three, the defense of the Green Team momentarily cracked! At this moment, the commentator at the court side grabbed the microphone and exclaimed, "Number three breaks through, a shot! No, a pass! He''s passing to... number five! Beautiful!" In the instant of number three''s pass, number five showed up right in the gap of the Green Team''s defense! The two didn''t even need to communicate, executing such a smooth coordination! "Perfect teamwork!" the commentator marveled, then suddenly his eyes bulged, and he yelled, "Number five''s jump shot!" "Beautiful!" Swish! The ball left number five''s hands in an instant. At this point, the nearest Green Team player was at least a meter away from number five, utterly unable to defend! "That basket is in!" Seeing the trajectory of the red basketball, the commentator shouted with certainty. Under no defense, number five had not missed from inside the two-point line! Everyone thought the shot was good! But then... Suddenly, the commentator''s eyes widened, mouth agape, "What is this..." A figure suddenly appeared! Soaring into the sky! A green silhouette! Slap! A forceful palm sent it flying! Bang! Due to the immense force, the red basketball got slapped out of the court! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This... Everyone in the arena was stunned! Flying up! Just now, Lin Tian charged forward and leaped into the air, delivering a powerful slap. Looking up at the soaring Lin Tian, the commentator was stunned for a moment, then burst out excitedly, "Oh! Number eight! Our number eight! Our flying man number eight! High! He jumps so high! I really want to ask, can he fly?" The commentator was ecstatic. Bang! Lin Tian''s sudden appearance also stunned everyone. In everyone''s memory, Lin Tian had been in a different position just a moment ago, and in the blink of an eye, he was up in the air. Fast! So fast! Like lightning! After a moment of shock, the arena burst into thunderous applause. Excitement! All of the onlooking crowd watched in excitement, their eyes gleaming! The reason the NBA is so popular is precisely because of their beautiful basketball. And Lin Tian, he showed them just thatthe beauty of explosive basketball! After a moment of shock, the game continued. Due to the ball going out of bounds, it was the Red Team''s throw-in from the sideline. Red Team''s number 6 hesitated for a moment with the basketball before passing it to number 3. But just as the ball was released, Lin Tian, who had been waiting, lunged forward in an instant. His hand slapped! Smack! Interception! Lin Tian directly stole the ball! Seeing this, the announcer was stunned for a moment before bursting out excitedly, "Interception! Number eight''s interception!" "Our Flying Man is on the move! He''s charging toward the Red Team''s court, will he dunk? Will he give us another spectacular dunk?" Lin Tian did not disappoint. He quickly dribbled up to the Red Team''s three-point line, stepped forward, and his body suddenly soared into the air. "Oh~~!" As Lin Tian flew up, the announcer shouted excitedly, as if injected with adrenaline. The crowd watching also looked up, hopeful and expectant, as they watched Lin Tian. Whoosh! He took off, and in mid-air, Lin Tian''s body instantly performed a 360-degree spin! With a loud cry, Lin Tian slammed the basketball into the hoop with a single hand, forcefully! The move was powerful and heavy! Bang! The hoop trembled violently! Silence! The arena fell silent, save for the faint buzzing of the vibrating hoop. After a moment of shock, the announcer suddenly stood up, his face flushed red, and staring at Lin Tian, he shouted excitedly, "Windmill dunk! A one-handed super windmill dunk! Oh, my goodness!" "I''m so excited! I''m so excited!" The announcer panted, looking at Lin Tian, his face full of excitement. "Violent!" "Graceful!" "Unbelievable!" The onlooking crowd was also dumbfounded by Lin Tian. Could this really be the action of a human? With a snap! Lin Tian relaxed his hand and landed on the ground, while the announcer''s exaggerated and excited words rang in his ears. Lin Tian was somewhat speechless, but he had to admit, this was a qualified announcer. The announcer''s exaggerated and excited commentary directly lifted the atmosphere of the scene. And because of Lin Tian''s super one-handed windmill dunk, the Red Team''s morale was severely hit, while the Green Team was brimming with confidence. Following that, the Green Team turned defeat into victory, and by the end of the game, they had even secured a fifteen-point lead. Despite the Red Team''s attempts at a comeback, whenever they showed signs of rallying, Lin Tian would immediately unleash his power and suppress them. The second game, Green Team won. By the time Bu Mengting arrived, the game was already over. ... "I''m so bummed, I didn''t get to see your performance, big brother!" On the way back, Lin Fang was clearly downcast and gloomy. "It''s all right, there''s another game the day after tomorrow. Just come to that one!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile, wiping the sweat from his forehead with a tissue. Lin Tian had not sweated this much in a long time. If it hadn''t been for the Green Team falling greatly behind at the beginning, he wouldn''t have had to push himself so hard. "Then you''ll have to put on an even more spectacular show the day after tomorrow!" Lin Fang''s eyes lit up when she heard Lin Tian''s words. She had heard the discussions of the onlookers when she was leaving and knew about Lin Tian''s previous spectacular performance. "I''ll make sure you get an eyeful!" Lin Tian said with a smile. ... Two days later, the final game of the Corporate Championship began. This time, Lin Tian arrived at the court early. Unsurprisingly, under Lin Tian''s leadership, the Green Team easily won the game and took the championship. At the moment the referee blew the whistle to end the game, a synthetic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Help Lin Lili win the corporate league championship completed. Reward: One Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief. Then he turned down Lin Lili''s invitation for a celebration dinner and went back home with Bu Mengting and Lin Fang. "Bro, you were so cool!" On the way back, Lin Fang was still visibly excited, chattering nonstop. Lin Tian didn''t engage her. Sitting in the back seat of the taxi, Lin Tian leaned back, closed his eyes slightly, and his consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness. As his consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian glanced around and instantly saw two golden droplet-like Supernatural Points floating in the Sea of Consciousness. Chapter 130 - 115 Street Magic "Got another two Supernatural Points." Lin Tian muttered to himself as he saw the Supernatural Points floating in the air. "What superpower should I exchange for next?" With the new Supernatural Points, Lin Tian began planning what his next superpower should be. Considering his current situation, Lin Tian thought deeply, "Right now, my close-range attack power is quite impressive; I''m not even that afraid of handguns at close distance. But at longer ranges, it falls short. It seems necessary to enhance my long-distance self-defense abilities." Thinking deeply, Lin Tian concentrated and instantly summoned the superpower menu. His gaze swept across the twenty superpowers on the menu, and immediately, Lin Tian''s eyes settled on one: "Level 1 Finger Zen: allows you to emit a shockwave from your finger, similar in attack power to a regular handgun." Seeing this superpower, Lin Tian''s eyes slightly lit up, "This is the one!" Lin Tian decided that once he accumulated more Supernatural Points, he would exchange them for Finger Zen. With Finger Zen, Lin Tian''s self-defense capability would greatly increase. Even facing a handgun wouldn''t be much of a concern. "This is it!" Lin Tian thought to himself. "Hey, big bro, did you hear what I was saying?" Just as Lin Tian was deep in thought, suddenly a dissatisfied voice from Lin Fang came by his ear. "Huh?" Lin Tian opened his eyes, glanced at her, and asked puzzledly, "What did you say?" "I''m so mad at you!" Seeing Lin Tian''s clueless expression, Lin Fang huffily turned her head away and stopped talking to him. Seeing this scene, Bu Mengting, standing nearby, smiled slightly. ** Since the day of the basketball game, Lin Tian had spent the next two days hardly going out, mostly staying at home reading novels. Because he had found a novel that particularly suited his taste. At four in the afternoon, in the living room, Lin Tian was sitting on the sofa, engrossed in the novel on his phone, with a slight smile at the exciting parts. "Tap tap..." Just then, a knocking sound came from the door. Lin Tian looked up briefly, then slipped into his slippers and walked towards the front door. While walking, he still kept his head down, reading the novel. There was no helping it, the novel was too thrilling. Upon opening the door, only then did Lin Tian shift his gaze from his phone. "Hey, still reading?" As soon as the door opened, Bu Mengting saw the phone in Lin Tian''s hand. "Uh..." Lin Tian was momentarily stunned, not knowing what to say. He then awkwardly put down his phone. Giving Lin Tian a look, Bu Mengting said irritably, "Okay, you definitely forgot about going shopping, go change your clothes." Only then did Lin Tian remember, seeming to recall that he had agreed to go shopping with Bu Mengting the day before. Who knew he would become so engrossed in the novel that he forgot. "What are you spacing out for, go change!" Bu Mengting glared at him, irritated. "Okay, okay, I''m going right now, really quick." Saying that, Lin Tian, wearing slippers, hurried towards his room. Currently, he was only wearing big shorts, which definitely wouldn''t do for going out. A few minutes later, Lin Tian changed into a white T-shirt, and while tidying up his clothes, said, "Let''s go." Half an hour later, the two appeared on Wu''an City''s pedestrian street. As for shopping... Initially, Lin Tian was quite enthusiastic about it. But now... Fortunately, he could still use his phone to read the novel and pass some of the boring time. Otherwise, Lin Tian wouldn''t know how he''d endure those few hours. An hour later, Bu Mengting came out of a jewelry shop, her eyes suddenly lit up, and turning to Lin Tian, she said excitedly, "There''s a big crowd over there, let''s go have a look!" "Huh?" Lin Tian was startled, shifting his gaze from his phone, and looked up. Indeed, he saw many people gathered about twenty meters ahead. "Come on, let''s go check it out!" Realizing there was something exciting to see, Bu Mengting grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and quickly ran forward. Bu Mengting really loved lively scenes. Helplessly, Lin Tian just followed Bu Mengting and ran along. Upon reaching and squeezing into the crowd, they saw that someone was performing magic. A young girl was doing a street magic show. Seeing this girl, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up slightly, surprised she was actually a beauty. The girl looked to be in her twenties, had fair skin, and possessed smooth, long hair. At that moment, the girl was performing a magic trick. Yan Yan pinched a one-yuan coin between her fingers, slowly gesturing to the crowd of onlookers, "Pay attention, everyone, this is a coin, a one-yuan coin." "I have nothing else in my hands!" said Yan Yan as she opened her fair palms and, to increase her credibility, even rolled up her sleeves, revealing her white arms. "There is nothing on my hands except this coin!" Yan Yan said with a slight smile, as she flipped her palm and the back of her hand to let everyone see clearly again. After everyone had a clear view, Yan Yan placed the coin in her right hand into the palm of her left, then looked up and told the crowd, "Watch closely, there is only one coin here." As she spoke, Yan Yan''s left palm slowly clenched. After clenching, Yan Yan raised her clenched left hand high and loudly told the crowd, "You all saw it, I am holding a coin in this hand." "But is it really so?" Yan Yan asked with a slight smile, lowering the hand she had raised and slowly opening it. Seeing this scene, everyone''s eyes widened as they gazed at Yan Yan''s left hand. Empty! It was completely empty! Apart from Yan Yan''s fair hand, the crowd saw nothing else. The coin had disappeared. "Clap, clap" Instantly, a round of applause erupted from the scene. "Wow, that''s amazing!" Bu Mengting exclaimed with amazement upon seeing this scene. After thinking for a while, Bu Mengting turned to Lin Tian, "Do you know how that happened?" Having thought for a while, Lin Tian shook his head, "I don''t know." He really didn''t know. Since the girl had first clenched the coin in her palm, Lin Tian''s gaze hadn''t left her hand. But he still could not see how the coin had disappeared. Lin Tian, who had a photographic memory, couldn''t spot the trick, indicating that the girl indeed had some skills. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feeling the crowd''s enthusiasm, Yan Yan smiled slightly, looked up at the crowd, and cheerfully said, "Actually, that wasn''t the main part. The real miracle is still to come!" As she spoke, Yan Yan''s left hand slowly clenched again. Seeing this scene, everyone quietened down, their gazes fixed tightly on Yan Yan''s left hand. As she clenched her left hand, this time Yan Yan didn''t make everyone wait too long. After holding for a second or two, Yan Yan slowly opened her fair little hand again. "Wow! How is that possible?" At the moment Yan Yan''s hand opened, a wave of gasps filled the air. A coin! Yan Yan''s fair little hand now held two coins! How had this occurred? Nobody knew. "That''s magical!" Bu Mengting watched excitedly, her eyes gleaming with admiration. Lin Tian was also somewhat dumbstruck. Impressive! With a slight smile and feeling the crowd''s enthusiasm, Yan Yan reached behind with one hand and grabbed something. Whoosh! Suddenly, Yan Yan''s hand held a black hat. With the hat in hand, Yan Yan sweetly smiled, "Ladies and gentlemen, if you have money, support with money; if you don''t, support with your presence. I kindly ask for gratuities!" Taken aback, the onlookers soon started laughing. Most people took out their wallets and gave a bit of money. Some gave fifty or a hundred, while others gave just a couple of yuan. The girl was skilled, and she was also good-looking and sweet. Everyone was willing to show some generosity. Even Lin Tian took out a hundred and passed it over. Watching the hat fill up with more and more money, Yan Yan''s smile grew sweeter, and two dimples appeared on her cheeks. "Girl, your skills are not bad at all!" Suddenly, a playful voice came through. Upon hearing this voice, Yan Yan immediately let out a scream. Chapter 131 - 116 How is that possible Lin Tian frowned and swept his gaze across. He immediately noticed two ruffian-looking young men who had just joined the crowd. Lin Tian even saw that earlier, a blonde thug had tried to grab Yan Yan''s buttocks, but she had dodged away. "What are you doing?" Yan Yan looked at the two with a furious expression. "Nothing much, just want you to perform a little show for us brothers!" The blonde chewed gum, shuffling his feet, and smirked at Yan Yan. Even though they were several meters apart, Lin Tian still faintly smelt alcohol on the two men. It wasn''t just Lin Tian who smelt the alcohol; the people nearby also caught the scent coming from the two men. Worried about trouble, the surrounding people subconsciously moved away. Suddenly there was an empty space around the two men. Yan Yan''s brows furrowed; she recognized them as petty thugs, and they had been drinking. Despite being very annoyed, Yan Yan didn''t want to cause a scene. After a moment''s thought, Yan Yan suppressed the rage in her heart, turned, and prepared to collect her things and leave. If you can''t fight them, can''t you just avoid them? "Where are you going?" But just as Yan Yan turned around, her arm was suddenly grabbed. Looking back, she found it was the blonde''s accomplice. "Let go!" Yan Yan yanked her arm, but it didn''t come free. "Let go!" Yan Yan struggled again, her face flashing with urgency as she warned, "If you don''t let me go, I''ll call the police!" "Go ahead, call them. Don''t you know we''ve got connections in the police station?" Hearing Yan Yan''s words, the man not only didn''t let go, but actually looked at her with a smug grin. "Are you letting go or not!" Seeing that she couldn''t break free, Yan Yan stopped struggling and stared coldly at the other person. "Yo, now you''re getting angry?" The blonde laughed, looking Yan Yan up and down, then suddenly his eyes swept over to an orange seed someone had spit out onto the ground. He then pointed at the orange seed on the ground with a smile and said: "You''re a magician, aren''t you? Perform for us. How about making this orange seed grow into a big tree? Didn''t Liu Qian perform one at the Spring Festival Gala? You should do one too!" "You..." Yan Yan glared with beautiful, angry eyes: "I can''t do it." "If you can''t do it, then join us brothers for a drink as an apology, don''t worry, we won''t do anything!" The blonde looked at her playfully. As he spoke, a wave of strong alcohol fumes hit her. "No! I''m leaving! Let me go!" Yan Yan struggled anxiously, but her arm was firmly grasped. "I said, turn this seed into a tree and I''ll let you go! Otherwise..." "Impossible! I can''t do it! Let go of me now!" Yan Yan''s face was full of anxiety. She then looked at the onlookers with a pleading expression: "Please, somebody, call the police for me!" At this point, many people had already taken out their phones to take pictures. There were even some preparing to call the police. "No one''s allowed to call! I''ll kill anyone who calls the police!" Noticing the crowd''s actions, the blonde''s eyes bulged with a fierce glare. The crowd was genuinely startled by the angry, drunken man; such people could be terrifyingly unpredictable. Hesitating for a moment, those who were about to call the police put away their phones. Of course, some prepared to move away and call. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian shook his head, ready to step forward when suddenly, he paused, his expression frozen. A synthetic electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Help Yan Yan perform the magic trick of turning a seed into a tree. Mission reward: two Supernatural Points." A mission, a mission had actually appeared. Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian continued walking towards the two men. Seeing Lin Tian step forth, everyone was taken aback. Was there actually someone daring to intervene? "Kid, you better not stick your nose where it doesn''t belong!" Seeing Lin Tian approaching, the blonde glared menacingly at him. Standing in front of the two, Lin Tian frowned. The smell of alcohol was strong. Scrunching his nose, Lin Tian bent over to pick up the orange seed from the ground, then raised his head and looked at the two calmly: "What if this seed turned into a big tree?" Huh? Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, everyone was stunned. Even Yan Yan at his side was dumbfounded! What did that mean? After a moment of bewilderment, the blond scoffed with a mocking smile as he sized up Lin Tian, "What? You think you can do it?" "What do you think?" Lin Tian replied with a smile and slowly said, "I only ask you, what will you do if I really manage to do it?" "If you really pull it off, I''ll let you do whatever you want to me!" the blond pointed at Lin Tian''s nose, full of arrogance. "Very well!" Lin Tian nodded slowly, a mocking smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. I''ll let you witness something today! Everyone around Lin Tian had heard what he said, and they all had expressions of disbelief. A seed turning into a big tree? How could that be possible? Initially, they thought Lin Tian intended to play the hero and save the day. But then he said something like that. He actually planned to turn a seed into a big tree? How could that be possible? Yan Yan was also staring at Lin Tian with a stunned expression, somewhat slack-jawed. She seriously wondered if Lin Tian was out of his mind to say something like that. As a magician, she couldn''t be clearer about what magic entailed. The so-called magic was actually a form of deception, just unknown to the audience. And now Lin Tian actually said such a thing, how could it be possible? Did he think he was a Mage? Yan Yan seriously doubted whether Lin Tian was just messing with everyone. At that moment, Bu Mengting also ran over, looking at Lin Tian with curiosity on her face. She didn''t know Lin Tian had this ability. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Scanning the crowd, Lin Tian took in everyone''s expressions. Disbelief! Impossible! That was the look on everyone''s face. Lin Tian concentrated for a moment, then slowly closed his eyes, "Just because others can''t, doesn''t mean I can''t!" With his eyes closed, Lin Tian summoned the Superpower menu. His gaze swept over it, and instantly fixated on a particular Superpower, "Level 1 Plant Time Powder: Allows plants to grow rapidly at will. Requires one Supernatural Point to exchange." Seeing this Superpower, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, that''s the one! With a thought, Lin Tian felt a warmth in his body, followed by a sensation of a layer of white powder appearing in the palm of his left hand. This white powder was invisible to others, only Lin Tian could see it, and it clung to the inside of Lin Tian''s palm, able to fall according to his will. Feeling the powder in his palm, Lin Tian''s confidence surged instantly. "Hey, what''s taking so long? Can you do it or not? If you want to sleep, go back home!" Seeing Lin Tian had actually closed his eyes, the blond mocked him unrestrainedly. "Heh..." Opening his eyes, Lin Tian glanced at him and couldn''t be bothered to respond. Looking around, Lin Tian''s gaze finally settled on a patch of soil to his left. Chapter 132 - 117 Impossible! Two meters to the left of Lin Tian, there was a small patch of land that was originally used for planting greenery trees. For some unknown reason, the trees had disappeared. All that was left was a patch of black soil. Seeing this soil, Lin Tian glanced over and quickly walked towards it. Noticing Lin Tian''s actions, everyone''s gaze followed him. Arriving at the soil, Lin Tian squatted down, raised his head to glance at Yan Yan, and smiled, "Beauty, come over here!" Stunned for a moment, Yan Yan subconsciously walked over. At this time, the blondes didn''t stop Yan Yan; they actually wanted to see what Lin Tian was up to. Standing in front of Lin Tian, Yan Yan curiously watched him. Closely observing Yan Yan, Lin Tian found that she indeed was a beauty, with very good, delicate skin. However, Lin Tian knew it was not the time to flirt, so he asked Yan Yan to squat down. After Yan Yan squatted down, Lin Tian handed her an orange seed he was holding, smiling, "Here, beauty, plant it!" Looking dully at the seed in her palm, Yan Yan was speechless... What would this do? Although somewhat skeptical, Yan Yan was curious about what exactly Lin Tian was trying to do, so she prepared to bury the seed in the soil as Lin Tian had said. "Wait!" Just as Yan Yan was about to plant the seed into the soil, the blonde suddenly yelled out loud. Hearing this voice, everyone was startled. "Change the seed!" Although not convinced of Lin Tian''s capabilities, just to be safe, the blonde suggested changing the seed. Saying this, the blonde looked around and quickly picked up another orange seed from the ground and swapped it with the one in Yan Yan''s palm. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian was speechless. Seeing the seed in her palm had been changed, Yan Yan turned her head to look at Lin Tian, signaling what to do next. Noticing Yan Yan''s gaze, Lin Tian slightly nodded, "Plant it!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Yan Yan found a wooden stick from a finished ice cream, then used it to dig a small hole in the black soil and buried the seed. She covered it with soil. As Yan Yan carried out the action, the surrounding onlookers all crowded around, full of curiosity. Those who had initially planned to call the police decided against it. Curious! Everyone was extremely curious! Very curious if Lin Tian''s words could come true? Could he turn a seed into a big tree? Many people were doubtful, but most were very curious! After burying the seed, Yan Yan turned her head again to look at Lin Tian, clearly asking what to do next. Lin Tian raised his head to look at the surrounding crowd and called out, "Who has water? Let me borrow some!" "I have some here!" Immediately, a middle-aged man handed over a bottle of mineral water. Taking the bottle of mineral water, Lin Tian handed it to Yan Yan, instructing, "Water it, pour it all out." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Yan Yan immediately twisted off the cap and poured all the water from the bottle into the soil. "And then?" After pouring the water, Yan Yan looked at Lin Tian, her face full of curiosity. At that moment, Yan Yan had already forgotten the two thugs, and she was very curious about what Lin Tian could pull off. Perhaps there was some miracle? "What''s next?" Hearing Yan Yan''s words, Lin Tian raised his head and smiled slightly, "It''s already done!" "Done?" Yan Yan looked astonished. She immediately looked down into the soil. Simultaneously, upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, everyone''s gaze shifted to the soil. No movement! The crowd continued to wait. A minute later, there was still no reaction within the black soil. Running out of patience, the blonde looked at Lin Tian with a mocking expression, "Kid, are you here to perform a comedy?" Shaking her head, Yan Yan looked somewhat disappointed. Initially, she thought Lin Tian was a capable man. It seemed he was just fooling around. Although she had guessed the outcome early on, Yan Yan still felt a slight disappointment. Meanwhile, as a minute passed, the surrounding audience also lost patience. All of them shook their heads, their faces speechless. Many had a look of disappointment in their eyes, thinking they might witness a miracle! Who knew... But then again, how could it be possible? "Kid, if you think amusing me is fun, I''m going to let you know just how ''fun'' it can be!" Feeling tricked, the blonde glared at Lin Tian with a menacing look. "Wait, look!" Suddenly, at that moment, a voice filled with surprise sounded. Hearing this voice, everyone''s gaze turned toward the direction the person was pointing. They looked back at the black soil. This... Seeing this scene, everyone was stunned, their faces frozen in disbelief! Yan Yan, who had been somewhat disappointed, now had her mouth wide open, a look of disbelief on her face. How, how is this possible! A tiny sprout! Under everyone''s gaze, a green little sprout broke through the soil, and this sprout was growing at a speed visible to the naked eye. Growing bigger and bigger How, how is this possible! Impossible! Astonished! Everyone was staring dumbfounded at this scene! Dumbfoundedly watching this rapidly growing small sapling! Watching it grow swiftly from a tiny green sprout. From a small green sprout to a small sapling, then the small sapling grew into a larger sapling, and finally into a large tree. It was as if time had accelerated, the tree growing swiftly. At a speed visible to the naked eye, in the blink of an eye, the small green sprout turned into a tree three meters tall. Branches lush with foliage, the tree''s leaves even shaded the sun. Everyone was looking up, staring dumbfounded. Blossoming Under everyone''s watchful eyes, tiny white flower buds started to pop out from the branches. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The white flower buds grew rapidly, opening up Then, under everyone''s watchful eyes, the white petals began to fall, and a tiny green orange appeared at the branch tips. Then, the small oranges grew rapidly in size, becoming bigger and bigger. Finally, they became green oranges the size of a fist. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian smiled and with a slap produced a loud snap, and with Lin Tian''s movement, instantly, the green orange peels started showing hints of yellow. Changing color! The green oranges on the branches quickly turned yellow. The green orange peels rapidly changed to yellow! Orange oranges hung from the branches! Full branches of yellow oranges weighted down the branches, causing them to bend slightly! This Everyone was staring dumbfounded. They were flabbergasted "Is this real?" someone incredulously stepped forward, approaching the orange tree, and slowly stretched out his hand towards the robust trunk. His movement was very slow, as if he feared it was fake. His hand slowly reached out, his expression stunned. Rough! He touched the rough tree bark. Real! The rough texture was undeniably real! "It''s real, this is real!" he said somewhat dazedly as he looked up at the large tree. Seeing this scene, the onlookers could no longer restrain their curiosity. They ran over one after another. Everyone reached out their hands toward the trunk, patting it! "It''s real! It''s actually real! This is unbelievable!" Bursts of astonished voices arose! Everyone''s expressions were incredulous. It was magical. Lin Tian chuckled, glanced up at the oranges hanging from the branches, and with a hop, his body instantly leaped onto the tree. Lin Tian stood on a large branch, looking down at the people below, said, "Please enjoy the oranges!" With that, he shook the branch he was standing on! Whoosh! With Lin Tian''s shake, the tree trunk instantly began to sway. Whirlwind of rustling! With Lin Tian''s movement, the oranges that were already ripe fell from the branches. Thump thump thump! One by one, the oranges fell like rain towards the ground. Chapter 133 - 118 "Ouch! It hit my head!" Suddenly, a yellow orange smashed right onto Bu Mengting''s head. Bu Mengting let out a yell and then quickly reached up and grabbed the orange that had fallen on her. "Hahaha!" Lin Tian chuckled and shook the orange tree even harder. Whoosh! One after another, the oranges fell like rain. The people below reached up to catch the falling oranges. This astonishing scene attracted many people from the outside, who ran over to see. Yan Yan caught an orange that descended from the sky, and the orange in her hand felt a bit cold and very soft, and its color was smooth and shiny. The orange looked very appealing. Curiously, Yan Yan peeled the orange and took a bite. It was deliciously sweet and juicy! So sweet! The most important thing was that it was really an orange! "It''s real! The orange is real! And it''s so sweet!" It wasn''t just Yan Yan who tasted the orange; others who got hold of oranges also started eating and began exclaiming in admiration as soon as they did. Truly! The oranges were real. The two blond individuals had already been stunned by this scene, and they too picked up an orange from the ground out of curiosity and peeled it to have a taste. They were instantly mesmerized. Standing on the branch, just as Yan Yan started eating the orange, a synthetic electronic voice rang inside Lin Tian''s head: "Mission: Helping Yan Yan perform the ''seed to large tree'' magic has been completed. Reward: two Supernatural Points!" The mission was finally complete! Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian felt a surge of joy in his heart. Then, seeing more and more people gathering around, some of whom had already started taking pictures with their phones, he knew that he had to end the scene, or else he would definitely make headlines tomorrow. With this in mind, Lin Tian jumped down from the tree in an instant. Standing on the ground and looking at the large tree in front of him, Lin Tian waved his hand dramatically, "Change!" Whoosh! With Lin Tian''s command, the tall orange tree began to wither in an instant and then quickly turned into sawdust. In the end, not a trace was left behind. Even the many oranges on the ground had vanished without a trace. After waiting a moment, the oranges in everyone''s hands also disappeared. If not for the sweet aftertaste still lingering in their mouths, many would have doubted whether everything that had just happened was real. "How come they''re gone?" "Yeah, how come they''re gone?" "Where did they go?" The sudden turn of events once again stunned everyone. After a moment of bewilderment, everyone looked towards Lin Tian. Seeing everyone''s gaze, Lin Tian smiled slightly, "You didn''t really think I could turn into a large tree, did you?" "But just now..." someone hesitated. "Yeah, what happened just now? Look, I still have half an orange in my mouth!" Another person said, opening their mouth wide to show the half-eaten orange. "You understand!" Lin Tian smiled subtly and didn''t offer an explanation. Of course, all of this was done with the Time Powder. Now that the mission was complete, Lin Tian certainly needed to wipe his slate clean. If the orange tree were to remain here, he would really become famous, perhaps even world-renowned. Lin Tian had too many secrets, and drawing too much attention was not his intention. And now, he had reduced the danger to the minimum. Glancing over the crowd, Lin Tian looked towards Yan Yan, who was still a bit dazed, walked over to her, and said, "I''m leaving." Yan Yan, caught off guard for a moment, hurriedly replied, "I''ll go with you." As she spoke, Yan Yan quickly gathered her things and followed Lin Tian. The blond individual, still in a daze, didn''t stop her. As Lin Tian left, he left behind a crowd full of astonishment. Although many people wanted to detain Lin Tian, wishing he would perform more magic, there were also many who asked him various questions. But Lin Tian didn''t bother with it. At this time, the best approach was to keep a low profile and treat the situation coolly. So, as soon as the performance was over, Lin Tian hurriedly left with Bu Mengting, who was still somewhat shocked. "Hey, wait for me!" Lin Tian said as he quickly walked away with Bu Mengting. Behind them, they could hear Yan Yan shouting loudly. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian didn''t stop his pace. After walking a certain distance and feeling that no one was paying attention to him anymore, he finally stopped. The moment Lin Tian came to a stop, Yan Yan, panting and carrying something, ran up to them. "Hey, you, why didn''t you wait for me?" she asked. "What''s up?" Lin Tian glanced at her and asked with feigned curiosity. Lin Tian was naturally interested in a beauty, but with Bu Mengting beside him, he had to avoid showing it too obviously. "How, how did you do that just now?" Yan Yan asked eagerly, still gasping for breath as she looked at Lin Tian curiously. "I did this, then that, and it was done!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "Uh..." Yan Yan was speechless, she paused for a moment before responding helplessly, "What do you mean ''this and that'' exactly?" "Just this and that!" Lin Tian said, pretending to be innocent, but he couldn''t hide the mirth in his eyes. "You... you''re being mean!" Yan Yan pouted, clearly annoyed. "Uh..." Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, he suddenly felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. Lin Tian took out his phone and saw that it was from his mom. Lin Tian answered the call, "Hello, Mom?" "Lin Tian? Where are you right now, someone is looking for you at home!" "Who is it?" Lin Tian asked, puzzled. Who would be looking for him at this time? "It seems to be a girl named Wang Lan!" "Wang Lan?" Upon hearing this name, Lin Tian was startled. Wang Lan should be the girl he helped to find her nephew. But how did she know my address? And she even came to find me? He was doubtful, yet Lin Tian didn''t say anything, just mentioned that he would be back home soon. After hanging up, Lin Tian turned to Yan Yan and said, "I''ve got something to do now, let''s chat another time." With that, Lin Tian hailed a taxi that had arrived just in time, and got in with Bu Mengting. Watching the taxi speed off in a whoosh, Yan Yan stood frozen. After a moment, she came to her senses and, feeling both embarrassed and angry, stamped her foot and muttered, "Jerk!" ** In the taxi, Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian curiously. "What happened?" She was curious why Lin Tian was in such a hurry to go back. "Nothing, an old friend is looking for me. She probably has some urgent matter," Lin Tian said without going into detail, still wondering how Wang Lan could have found his home. To avoid trouble, Lin Tian now used two SIM cards; one phone number was permanent, known only to his family and close friends. The other number he gave out to the people he met while completing tasks. For example, the number he had given Wang Lan was the second one. He often changed the second number because if he didn''t, he''d be approached by people every day. It was annoying, so he frequently changed the second number. Lin Tian had already stopped using the number he had given to Wang Lan, which made him curious about how she had managed to find him. Lost in these thoughts, the taxi raced towards Lin Tian''s home. Half an hour later, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting arrived at his house. Upon entering the house, Lin Tian saw Wang Lan. To Lin Tian''s surprise, Wang Lan seemed much thinner than before and looked very pale. She had deep bags under her eyes, indicating a lack of sleep. "Lin..." As soon as Wang Lan saw Lin Tian, a glimmer of joy flashed through her eyes, and she started to say something. "Let''s talk later," Lin Tian said, cutting her off with a wave of his hand. He then turned to his mother and said, "Mom, I''m stepping out for a bit, I''ll be back later." After giving Lin Tian a look, Shi Qing shook her head resignedly, "Come back early." Ever since Lin Tian had become the top scorer in the college entrance examination, Shi Qing had started treating him like an adult and gave him much more freedom. "Yeah, I will," Lin Tian replied, and then turned to Wang Lan, saying, "Let''s go outside to talk." The two of them left the room and sat down on a bench inside the residential complex. Bu Mengting, curious, followed them. Sitting on the stone bench in the complex, Lin Tian looked up at Wang Lan and said, "So, what''s wrong?" "Lin, Master Lin, there are ghosts in my house!" Wang Lan said, sounding anxious. "Ghosts?" Lin Tian was stunned upon hearing this. Chapter 134 - 119 Cant Figure It Out! "Ghosts?" Lin Tian lifted his head and stared at her blankly. "Yes, ghosts!" As she spoke, Wang Lan''s expression became visibly uneasy, and there seemed to be a hint of fear as well. Lin Tian frowned, glanced at her, and said in a deep voice, "What exactly happened, tell me slowly." "Mm." Wang Lan took a deep breath, waited for her emotions to settle down, and began to recount, "It''s like this, not long after I came back last time, I heard that there were ghosts in my ancestral home." "My ancestral home is in the countryside, and my grandparents are old; they didn''t want to move into the city, so they stayed in the countryside. A few days ago, my mother received a phone call from my grandfather, claiming there were ghosts in the old house. At first, we didn''t believe it and thought the old people were having illusions. The family even tried to persuade my grandparents to come to the city. But the old folks just didn''t want to come over. Having no other choice, my uncle went back to the countryside a while ago, intending to keep the two old people company. But, but..." At this point, a glint of something strange flashed through Wang Lan''s eyes, "But on the second night, my uncle went mad, kept saying there were ghosts and kept mumbling ''dead, dead!''" "Because of my uncle''s issue, many relatives took time off to come to the old house, trying to see exactly what was going on. The family originally wanted to bring the two old people into the city, but they just didn''t want to leave. No choice, so many people stayed in the old house, and I went too..." At this point, Wang Lan''s voice involuntarily paused, and a trace of fear began to flicker in her eyes. Due to that fear, her already pale lips began to whiten even more, "That day, everything was fine at first, but, but when night came..." "When night fell... when night fell..." Wang Lan murmured to herself, unable to continue, and the fear in her eyes grew more and more intense. Lin Tian''s frown deepened as he looked up at her and asked intently, "What happened then?" "Ghosts! Ghosts!" Wang Lan suddenly collapsed, crouching down and covering her face as she began to sob in pain. Possibly out of fear, her body even started to tremble slightly. It seemed as if she was recalling something extremely terrifying. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian suddenly felt that things were perhaps not as simple as they seemed. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Glancing at Wang Lan, crouched on the ground, trembling and in pain, Lin Tian reached out and patted her shoulder. "Ah!" To his surprise, Wang Lan was startled, recoiling as if shocked by electricity, a look of terror quickly spread across her face as she scrambled back. Lin Tian''s hand froze mid-air, looking at her with some bewilderment, "Are you... are you okay?" "Huff! Huff!" Wang Lan took deep breaths, came back to her senses, and on seeing Lin Tian, she felt somewhat reassured and looked at him with a pleading face, "Master Lin, please, you must help us." "Don''t panic, take deep breaths, and then what? What happened next?" Lin Tian calmed Wang Lan and asked with a steady voice. Wang Lan took a few deep breaths and stabilized her emotions quite a bit, before continuing, "Later, later we all got scared and everyone but the two old people moved out of the old house." "Why didn''t the two old people want to come out?" Lin Tian asked, somewhat puzzled. "I don''t know, but no matter what, they didn''t want to leave, saying they had lived there their whole lives and even if they were to die, they wanted to die in that house. But, but that''s not the main thing, the main thing is..." As she spoke, fear flickered in Wang Lan''s eyes again. "Don''t rush, take deep breaths!" Seeing the fear in Wang Lan''s eyes, Lin Tian quickly said. Wang Lan took several deep breaths and steadied her emotions, then continued, "But, but even if we moved out, the ghost still haunted us." Saying this, Wang Lan''s body trembled slightly, "Anyone, anyone who had spent the night in the house, they all encountered the ghost again at night, even if they moved out to live somewhere else!" As she said this, Wang Lan''s body trembled again. Lin Tian''s expression became more focused as he pondered for a moment, then lifted his head to look at Wang Lan, "And those who never went there?" "Those who never went there were fine!" "I see!" Lin Tian slowly nodded his head. Now Lin Tian had a basic understanding of the situation. Putting aside whether there were ghosts or not, he had grasped most of the situation described by Wang Lan. As Lin Tian was mulling things over, Wang Lan looked at him with a plea in her eyes, "Master Lin, you must help me!" Lin Tian lifted his head, about to speak, when suddenly, he was taken aback. "Mission: Help Wang Lan get rid of the trouble! Mission Reward: Three Supernatural Points." A mission, a mission had actually come! What surprised Lin Tian the most was the reward for this task! Three Supernatural Points! This must be the most generous reward Lin Tian had ever encountered! "Actually three Superpower Points as a reward!" Hearing the task''s reward, Lin Tian was a bit stunned. "Master Lin, please, I beg you to help us, please!" Seeing Lin Tian in a daze and not speaking, Wang Lan pleaded anxiously, fearing he might not agree. Hearing Wang Lan''s words, Lin Tian came back to his senses, lifted his head, and looked at her, "Don''t be anxious, let me do some divination first." As he spoke, Lin Tian took out three silver coins from his pocket. The reward for this task was too rich for Lin Tian to want to give up. Despite the task appearing rather eerie. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Lan quieted down and felt much relieved inside. She was also somewhat curious as she watched Lin Tian. Bu Mengting, who had been sitting quietly beside them, also looked at Lin Tian with curiosity as she watched his actions. She was intrigued by the three coins in Lin Tian''s hand and wondered what he was going to do. Lin Tian didn''t speak. He held the three silver coins in his hand and flicked them. Whirring~! The three silver coins spun rapidly on the cement floor like three silver tops. Whirring~! Bang! Seemingly struck by an unknown force, one of the coins was abruptly propelled away! Stunned! Seeing this, Lin Tian was taken aback. It couldn''t be calculated! He actually couldn''t predict the outcome! Just a void! Lin Tian sat somewhat dazed in his chair, looking quite surprised. This time, Lin Tian had not anticipated such an outcome at all. Even though this level of divination was the most basic, but why couldn''t it be calculated? Could it really be... Lowering his head in thought, Lin Tian stood up and retrieved the coin that had been sent flying. The coin had been propelled five meters away. After recovering the coin, Lin Tian picked up the other two from the ground. Holding the three coins in his hand with a slight concentration, he flicked them again! Whirring! The three silver coins spun rapidly. Clap! Bang! Propelled away! At the end, another coin was flung out. Seeing this happen, Lin Tian frowned deeply. He then stood up and collected the coin once more. Calculate again! Thus, three times, without exception, the next three attempts resulted in nothing being calculated either. Every time at the critical moment, a coin would always be flung out. "Master Lin, this..." After several instances like this, Wang Lan also sensed something was amiss. Holding the cold coin in his hand, Lin Tian rubbed it thoughtfully, and then lifting his head, he looked at Wang Lan and said, "Do you have time right now? Can I accompany you on a trip to your hometown? Where is it?" "My hometown is in the suburbs of Wu''an City, a two-hour drive away." "Good, let''s go now, it''s getting dark soon! Any problems?" Saying this, Lin Tian looked up and saw that it was already nearly six o''clock. It was about to get dark. "No!" Wang Lan shook her head. Although somewhat scared, she felt that she might be safer by Lin Tian''s side than out there alone. Chapter 135 - 120 Are They Really Not Afraid? PS: Congratulations to the reader "Cold Moon Proud Snow" for becoming the first Hall Master of this book! Hall Master is mighty! Thank you! And thanks to all the other brothers who rewarded and voted! You guys are amazing! .................. "Alright, let''s go now," Lin Tian said, turning his head to look at Bu Mengting, "Mengting, you go back first. I have some things to deal with first." "No! I want to go with you!" Bu Mengting''s eyes sparkled. Hearing this, Lin Tian was somewhat taken aback and looked at her strangely. It was then that Lin Tian realized, upon hearing the story, Bu Mengting was not frightened; in fact, there seemed to be a hint of excitement in her eyes. Excitement! Yes, excitement! Noticing Bu Mengting''s expression, Lin Tian was at a loss for words and waved his hand: "Go on, go play, be good, I''ll find you tomorrow." "No! Let me go with you." Seeing that Lin Tian did not agree, Bu Mengting clung to his hand and cooed. "You" Lin Tian was at a loss for words again. "Please, can I?" Bu Mengting kept cooing. Lin Tian, speechless, thought for a moment and finally nodded, "Alright, just remember to behave." "Yes! You''re so nice, Lin Tian, you''re adorable!" Hearing Lin Tian agree, Bu Mengting showed a sweet smile. Lin Tian was speechless, shaking his head. The reason Lin Tian agreed to let Bu Mengting come along was that he had confidence. His confidence came from his superpower of precognition. Though the mission seemed somewhat eerie, the precognition superpower had not activated. So the mission should not be dangerous, at least there was nothing that posed an irreparable danger to Lin Tian. It was for this reason that Lin Tian agreed to let Bu Mengting come along. Seeing that Lin Tian was actually bringing a little girl along, Wang Lan opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing. Since nobody objected, Lin Tian and the other two left the residential area, took a taxi, and headed toward Wang Lan''s hometown. When leaving, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting each informed their families, saying they would be back later. Sitting in the taxi, Lin Tian, seeing Wang Lan somewhat uneasy, asked, "How did you know I live here?" S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Um" Wang Lan hesitated for a moment, then somewhat awkwardly said, "Actually, last time we went to rescue my nephew, I helped you buy a train ticket, and I memorized your address from your ID card!" So that''s how it was, Lin Tian thought to himself and was speechless. Shaking his head, Lin Tian did not speak. Meanwhile, Bu Mengting, hearing Wang Lan''s words, curiously looked at Wang Lan and asked, "Rescue your nephew? What happened?" Glancing at Lin Tian and seeing that he had no objection, Wang Lan began to explain. Lin Tian did not talk much on the way, only closing his eyes to rest. Lin Tian had a faint feeling that this matter was not simple. Two hours later, when they arrived in Wang Lan''s ancestral village, it was already completely dark. Lin Tian checked the time, and it was already eight o''clock in the evening. "Let''s go, my house is just ahead." By then it had completely darkened, and Wang Lan, suddenly worried, did not dare stray too far from Lin Tian. "Let''s go, didn''t you say it wouldn''t be so fast? Don''t be nervous," Lin Tian had also clarified on the way that the ghost generally appears around nine thirty. Then Wang Lan led Lin Tian and the other toward the old house. Ten minutes later, Wang Lan stopped, pointing at a courtyard ahead and said, "This is it." Hearing Wang Lan''s words, Lin Tian stopped and carefully observed the courtyard. The courtyard was large, at least four or five hundred square meters. Such a large area in the city could only be seen in those high-end villas. Of course, this house was no match for a villa; it was still one of those old-fashioned houses constructed from mud brick. Moreover, it was covered with the type of stone tiles found only in the countryside. Lin Tian glanced around and peered inside to find that the room was already illuminated by a dim yellow light. "Grandpa, Grandma, I''m here!" Upon reaching the courtyard, Wang Lan called out loudly and pushed the gate open. Seeing Wang Lan enter, Lin Tian also walked in, while Bu Mengting curiously looked around her. "What else do you want! Didn''t I tell you not to come?" As Lin Tian entered the courtyard, two elderly people with graying hair came out of the room. "Old man, what are you talking about? Isn''t it good that the child came to see you! Come on in, have you had dinner yet?" The old woman next to the old man warmly greeted Wang Lan. Then she noticed Lin Tian and Bu Mengting behind Wang Lan, and cheerfully said, "These are your friends, right? Come on in." Lin Tian gave her a curious glance. This old lady seemed to be in a good mood, not at all like she had seen a ghost. With suspicion, Lin Tian walked into the room. Upon entering, Lin Tian stared blankly for a moment. "Hey, what''s wrong with you? Why the daze, come in!" Bu Mengting, who was following behind Lin Tian, noticed he had suddenly stopped and stood still, so she curiously nudged him. "Oh! Okay!" responded Lin Tian, stepping forward into the room. Despite this, he still looked somewhat puzzled. As he entered the room, Lin Tian turned his head and quietly asked Bu Mengting, "Mengting, don''t you feel it''s a bit cold here?" "Cold? Not at all!" Bu Mengting responded, looking at Lin Tian strangely. Not cold? Lin Tian frowned. Just now, as soon as he had walked into this room, he had felt it was noticeably colder inside than outside. It wasn''t the kind of coldness. But rather a somewhat gloomy and chilly coldness. "Come on in! I knew you hadn''t eaten, so I made a few extra dishes today," said the old lady cheerfully, heading toward the kitchen. Seeing the old lady leave, the old man by her side discontentedly grasped Wang Lan''s hand, "Lan, I told you, don''t come here anymore, just go after dinner." "Grandpa, this time I invited Master Lin over; everything will be fine. He is the one who found the baby last time," Wang Lan comforted her grandfather. "Ah!" The old man glanced up at Lin Tian, shook his head with a sigh, and remained silent. "What are you guys talking about? Come and eat!" At that moment, the old lady came out with the dishes. Since it was still early and they were really hungry, Lin Tian unceremoniously sat down to eat. It was already 8:30 p.m. when they had finished their meal. Afterwards, everyone waited in the room. Throughout the process, Lin Tian noticed that the expressions of the two old people seemed quite composed and they didn''t appear to be very scared of the impending ghost. Seeing their calm expressions, Lin Tian finally understood why the two weren''t leaving. Could it be that they were courageous? But were they really not afraid? Was the ghost not formidable? But if it wasn''t, how could it have driven Wang Lan''s uncle to madness? How could it have terrified Wang Lan to the point of breaking down? Lin Tian was puzzled. As they waited, Lin Tian thought for a moment, then stood up and said to Wang Lan, "Why don''t you take me for a tour around the different rooms." After a moment of hesitation, Wang Lan nodded. Seeing the two of them get up, a very curious Bu Mengting also stood up. Up to that moment, Bu Mengting hadn''t shown the slightest fear; instead, she seemed quite excited. "Grandpa, I''m going to show Master Lin around," Wang Lan told his grandparents, then led Lin Tian to inspect the various rooms. Chapter 136 - 121 Goose Bumps Lin Tian followed behind Wang Lan and noticed that there were many lights in the old house, but many of them were useless. Looking up at the light bulb above his head, Lin Tian curiously asked, "Why are there so many lights installed here, and why aren''t they on?" Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Glancing at the light above their heads, Wang Lan said, "Ever since the incident with my uncle, we''ve installed a lot of lights inside, but that night, all the lights exploded." As she said this, Wang Lan seemed somewhat afraid, unconsciously leaning a little closer to Lin Tian. "There''s nothing special, right? Where are the ghosts?" Bu Mengting, who was following behind them, said somewhat disappointedly. She really wanted to see if there were any ghosts. Wang Lan opened her mouth as if she wanted to curse someone, but she didn''t say anything, just muttering to herself under her breath. Wang Lan took Lin Tian around the entire old house, and Lin Tian became quite familiar with the surroundings. The old house was very large, with seven or eight rooms and two floors. However, with so many rooms, most of them were empty. Many of the rooms even had spider webs. After making their rounds, they didn''t find anything. So, the three of them returned to the downstairs hall once again. Time passed little by little, and soon it was half past nine. Quiet! Despite Wang Lan being very afraid, nothing happened. Ten o''clock in the evening! Still, nothing happened. By this time, the two elderly people had already gone to bed. "It''s impossible, how come it hasn''t appeared?" At ten o''clock, the ghost still hadn''t come, and Wang Lan was very surprised. Thinking about it, Wang Lan''s gaze shifted to Lin Tian. Could it be that the ghost was afraid? Lin Tian was also somewhat puzzled. What was going on? Could it really be false? After waiting for another ten or so minutes, still nothing happened. Thinking it over, Lin Tian stood up and said, "I''m going to take a walk!" Just sitting there wasn''t solving anything, so Lin Tian decided to take another look at the rooms. "I''ll accompany you!" Hearing Lin Tian say this, Wang Lan quickly got up. She didn''t dare to stay here alone. Then the three of them went to each room again. The entire old house was very large and very quiet. All three of them were silent, with only the sound of footsteps echoing. At first, Bu Mengting was curious, looking around from time to time. But after waiting for quite a while without anything happening, she became bored. Yawning out of drowsiness, Bu Mengting said, "This is so boring! There are no ghosts at all!" She took out her phone to check the time; it was almost half past tenno wonder she felt sleepy. Shaking his head, Lin Tian was also somewhat puzzled. After walking a bit more, Lin Tian stopped, turned around to say something, and was taken aback. Lin Tian looked at Wang Lan, somewhat astonished, "Where''s Mengting?" "Isn''t she..." Wang Lan hurriedly turned around and looked, and immediately froze. Empty! There was no one behind them! But she had just been behind them a moment ago! How could she suddenly disappear? The thought made fear flicker in Wang Lan''s eyes. Lin Tian''s heart also tensed up instantly, his face stern. Pat pat! Just as Lin Tian was about to go back and look for Bu Mengting, suddenly a series of footsteps came from behind. Lin Tian quickly turned to look. "Why are you guys so slow? I took a detour and ended up in front of you," Bu Mengting said, looking at Lin Tian with an expression that said it all. "How did you get in front of us?" Lin Tian asked, frowning at her. "I was so bored watching you guys walk so slowly, so I circled around from behindwho knew that even after taking such a big detour, I still moved faster than you!" Bu Mengting pouted, her face expressing her speechlessness. "Don''t do that again!" Lin Tian shook his head, admonishing her, "Do you have any idea that you just scared me?" "What''s the big deal, seeing a ghost or something! Come on, hurry up." Saying this, Bu Mengting quickly ran forward, turned a corner, and disappeared in the blink of an eye. Just as Lin Tian was about to chase after her, suddenly a voice rang out from behind: "Hey, how can you guys move so fast?" Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian''s steps halted, his body stiffened, and a flicker of shock crossed his face! Startled for a moment, Lin Tian swiftly turned around! Bu Mengting! It was actually Bu Mengting, who was now quickly running towards Lin Tian''s direction. But, but wasn''t Bu Mengting just in front of them? How, how did she suddenly get behind them? Even if she was really fast, it was impossible for her to be in two places within a few seconds! So what exactly was going on? Was one of them fake? A ghost? Just thinking about this made Lin Tian''s hair stand on end! "Huff! Huff!" Lin Tian''s breathing became suddenly rapid as he widened his eyes, staring intently at her. Meanwhile, Wang Lan had already been scared stiff by the side, watching Bu Mengting run over with a face full of fear. Bu Mengting ran over and looked at the two curiously, asking, "Why are you guys looking at me like that?" "Where have you been just now?" Lin Tian asked, his gaze fixed on her eyes. "Me? I''ve been right behind you guys all along. I just yawned and you guys walked off, you move so quickly!" Bu Mengting replied somewhat speechlessly to Lin Tian. "You''ve been behind us all along?" Lin Tian''s gaze bore into hers. "Yes!" Bu Mengting nodded, finding Lin Tian''s question rather odd. "You didn''t run ahead of us just now, didn''t come looking for us?" Lin Tian continued questioning her. "No, didn''t I say I was behind you the whole time?" Bu Mengting became increasingly perplexed, feeling that Lin Tian''s questions were very strange. "Is that so?" Lin Tian nodded slowly. By now, Lin Tian had already confirmed that one of the Bu Mengtings must be fake. As to which one was the fake... With this in mind, Lin Tian walked slowly towards Bu Mengting. "What are you doing?" Seeing Lin Tian approach with a serious expression, Bu Mengting looked at him, puzzled. "Don''t move!" Reaching Bu Mengting, Lin Tian held her tightly, burying his head in her hair and taking a deep breath. A familiar light fragrance drifted into his nose. So familiar, the scent was reassuring, and Lin Tian''s tense heart calmed down. It''s real! This is real! Lin Tian was certain this was the real Bu Mengting. Ever since he had acquired the superpower of precognition, Lin Tian''s intuition had grown much stronger, and he was certain that if this were fake, he wouldn''t feel this peaceful inside. With that thought, Lin Tian, holding Bu Mengting''s hand, said with a serious face, "I just saw another you." "What?" Bu Mengting was taken aback, after a moment, excitement flashed in her eyes: "Really?" "Creak!" Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, suddenly the sound of a door opening was heard. Upon hearing this noise, everyone turned toward the direction from which it came. ................................. Chapter 137 - 122 Unrivaled and Solemn "Creak!" As the door opened, everyone''s eyes turned toward the direction of the sound. The old man! The person opening the door was Wang Lan''s grandfather. At that moment, Wang Lan''s grandfather was wearing a set of white pajamas, cautiously looking around before quietly walking over. Seeing the old man, Lin Tian''s eyes flickered with a hint of wariness. After the bizarre encounter just now, who knew if this old man was real or not. Giving Lin Tian a glance, the old man ignored him and slowly walked up to Wang Lan, whispering, "Little Lan!" "Ah?" Wang Lan gulped nervously, looking at his grandfather. "Little Lan, do you know why it''s haunted?" the old man slowly said. "How, how?" Wang Lan stared tensely at his grandfather, feeling there was something eerie about him at that moment. "Sigh," the old man sighed and shook his head. After a silence, he continued, "Actually, what you saw earlier wasn''t really your grandmother!" "Ah?" Hearing this, Wang Lan was stunned and blurted out, "How, how?" "Your grandmother actually died a week ago," the old man slowly said. "Ah? Then, then..." Wang Lan was stunned, feeling a cold sweat all over. If this was true, then was the grandmother everyone saw these past few days not real? This... Thinking of his close contact with his grandmother, even holding hands, Wang Lan immediately got goosebumps. "Let''s go, let''s go now! If we don''t leave soon, we won''t be able to escape!" the old man slowly shook his head, looking helpless. "Then, then Grandpa you..." Wang Lan stared blankly at the old man. "I can''t leave, you guys go quickly!" the old man waved his hands, sounding somewhat urgent. "Sizzle sizzle~!" Suddenly, the light bulb above began to flicker erratically. Woo woo~! An eerie cold breeze suddenly blew through. Cold to the bone! "She is coming! Hurry up and go!" the old man said hastily. "Go...where?" a prolonged voice sounded behind the old man. Startled, the old man quickly turned around. Woo woo~! An old lady with white hair, her head drooping, slowly floated over. Her white hair covered her entire face, her head drooping, her back bent, she floated over slowly. That appearance was almost a carbon copy of Sadako! "Ah!" Seeing this, Wang Lan shivered from fear, trembling and stumbling backward. Seeing this scene, Bu Mengting''s eyes widened, not showing much fear, instead, there was a hint of excitement. Taking a deep breath to suppress the terror within, Lin Tian''s eyes flashed fiercely, and he snorted at the old witch, "Stop playing tricks!" "Ya!" Immediately, Lin Tian shouted, his muscles tensed as he stomped forcefully on the ground. "Die!" Lin Tian kicked out fiercely towards the ghost! Whoosh! This time Lin Tian used his full strength, moving so fast that his body even created a whistling sound in the air. Bang! Clink clatter! Lin Tian''s kick broke through a wall, bricks and debris clattering to the ground. But Lin Tian stared in shock. It was useless! His kick had actually passed right through the ghost''s body. "Hehe..." The ghost turned around and slowly lifted her head. As the ghost lifted her head, Lin Tian could see through the strands of white hair to the face inside. Disgusting! Horrifying! Upon seeing that terrifying face, Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat. "Fuck off!" Lin Tian roared angrily to embolden himself, swinging his fist fiercely! Bang! Still missed! The fist went right through. "Come on..." the female ghost said slowly, smiling as she lunged directly at Lin Tian. Sploosh! The female ghost''s body instantly entered Lin Tian''s body. In an instant, Lin Tian''s body stiffened, his complexion began to pale, and his eyeballs started to bulge outwards. Shiver! Shiver! Lin Tian''s body began to shiver slightly. Seeing this scene, Wang Lan and Bu Mengting became tense. Lin Tian''s expression started to struggle, and suddenly, he yelled angrily, "Get the hell out!" Bang! A white shadow was directly pushed out of Lin Tian. She couldn''t control Lin Tian, his inner strength was too great, she couldn''t control him at all. Phew! But the white shadow instantly flew towards Bu Mengting as it was pushed away. It happened so fast, Bu Mengting didn''t even have time to react before it possessed her. "Giggle..." After a moment of stupefaction, Bu Mengting suddenly burst into a giggly laughter, her face filled with a bizarre smile, then she suddenly lunged at Lin Tian. Seeing Bu Mengting lunge at him, Lin Tian was stunned. Bite! As Bu Mengting lunged, she immediately opened her mouth towards Lin Tian''s neck. Pain! Instantly, a surge of pain emanated from his neck. Lin Tian felt a warm flow emerging from his neck. Blood! Lin Tian quickly realized. "Fuck!" Cursing, Lin Tian forcefully grabbed Bu Mengting. "Wuu Wuu~~" Even though Lin Tian had her in his grasp, Bu Mengting still looked at him wailing, her mouth open, dripping with blood. "Phew!" Lin Tian took a deep breath, holding Bu Mengting''s shoulders, shaking her vigorously, "Wake up! Wake up!" "Wuu, giggle..." In response to Lin Tian was a creepy laugh. Bu Mengting stared at him with blood-red eyes and slowly smiled, "Can''t wake up!" "Fuck you!" Lin Tian cursed, pressing hard on Bu Mengting''s neck. Faint! Suddenly, Lin Tian was rendered unconscious by Bu Mengting''s pressing. Lin Tian carried Bu Mengting on his shoulder, glanced at Wang Lan, and shouted, "Let''s get out of here first!" After saying that, Lin Tian carried Bu Mengting and hurriedly ran outside. Seeing Lin Tian leaving, Wang Lan quickly followed, and the old man also followed them. Get out! Get out first before anything else! This situation was very bizarre! Lin Tian wanted to think his way out first. Run! Run! Lin Tian ran for several seconds, suddenly thought of something, stopped abruptly, his face drastically changed. Lin Tian turned to look at Wang Lan and the old man, his face grim, "No, we should have been out by now. But why haven''t we gotten out? Also, also, we''ve just been here." "Ah?" Upon hearing this, Wang Lan involuntarily cried out in fear, not realizing she had been stationary the whole time. "Slap! Slap!..." At that moment, a rhythmic clapping sound came from the corridor. "La! La..." A series of eerie singing followed the hallway, chilling to the listeners. Slowly, a white figure floated over. Lin Tian''s heart tensed in an instant. "Fuck!" Lin Tian roared again, throwing a punch towards the wall next to him. .......................................... S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 138 - 123 Vajra Palm Superpower Thump! Lin Tianyi punched a hole through the wall! "Go!" he roared, turning quickly into the breach. Breaking through the walls! If he couldn''t go around, then he would tear the house down! Thump thump! Lin Tian resolutely moved forward, breaking through any walls that blocked his path with his fists. "La la la..." Yet that eerie singing voice continued to follow behind everyone. Thump! Lin Tian broke through another wall. Whoosh! Holding Bu Mengting, Lin Tian rushed into the room. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In this room, Lin Tian hurried deeper inside, and when he reached the next wall, he prepared to break through it again. Suddenly, a terrified scream pierced through the silence. "Ah!" Wang Lan''s panicked voice came from behind. Lin Tian narrowed his eyes sharply and spun around. As he turned, he instantly saw Wang Lan pointing at the bed ahead, her face stricken with fear. Lin Tian turned his gaze to the bed abruptly. On the worn wooden bed lay two people, their heads covered by quilts and unrecognizable. Inhale! Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian cautiously stepped forward and fiercely pulled back the covers! The old woman! Lin Tian instantly saw the old lady lying on the bed. Her body already bore black patches of livor mortis, indicating she had been dead for some time. Seeing the old lady, Lin Tian was momentarily stunned, but after a brief pause, he was alarmed by a thought. Beside the old lady lay another personwho was it? Lin Tian''s gaze swept beside the old woman and he instantly felt goosebumps, his hair standing on end. "Ah ah ah ah!" Seeing the person lying beside the grandmother, Wang Lan screamed in terror; her face wore an expression of disbelief. The grandfather! Beside the grandmother was the grandfather, and he too bore black patches of livor mortis. If the grandfather was dead, then who or what was following them... Wang Lan turned around fearfully. "Hehe..." The old man chuckled with a heinous laughter, looking at them both with a sinister expression, "Not fun anymore, we''ve been found. Old lady, come out!" "Hehe..." Suddenly, an eerie laugh sounded beside their ears. Bite! All of a sudden, Lin Tian felt a vicious bite to his chest. Looking down, Lin Tian saw Bu Mengting staring at him with blood-red eyes, her face twisted malevolently. "Damn!" Lin Tian cursed, quickly pulling her away. "This is for you!" Bu Mengting said with a sinister smile, and then a white shadow drifted out of her body and immediately lunged towards the stunned Wang Lan. Whoosh! Lin Tian was caught off guard, and in his moment of hesitation, the old man leaped towards him. Pfft! In an instant, the old man merged into Lin Tian''s body. Cold! Lin Tian instantly felt his entire body turning cold with shivers. "Giggling..." Suddenly, Lin Tian uttered a weird laugh. But the sound wasn''t something Lin Tian wanted to make. "Ya ya ya! Get out, get out!" Lin Tian''s face contorted with rage. "Hehe, you aren''t capable enough!" Lin Tian''s expression changed yet again, this time revealing a twisted smile. "Damn it!" Lin Tian cursed, struggling to expel the presence from within him. But it was no use! This old man was much more formidable than the old lady! Cold! Lin Tian felt his body becoming colder and colder. Lin Tian''s complexion grew paler and paler, and his originally rosy lips lost their color. Lin Tian felt his body stiffening and losing control. Slowly, slowly, Lin Tian even saw himself bending over, opening his mouth to bite towards Bu Mengting. Lin Tian tried to get up, but he was completely unable to control his body. "Ah ah ah ah ah!" Then came Wang Lan''s screams, one after another, to his ears. Fear! Fear! "Master Lin, Master Lin! Think of something, quickly!" Wang Lan cried out in terror, even wetting herself out of fear. But at that moment, such concerns were the least of her worries as she screamed in fright. It seemed the old woman had had enough fun and lunged straight at Wang Lan. "Ah..." Wang Lan''s fearful cries abruptly ceased. Possessed, Wang Lan was possessed! Her complexion grew paler and paler, and her eyes started to bulge outward. Despite losing control of her body, there was still a trace of fear in Wang Lan''s eyes, along with a faint plea for help. A hint of regret. She regretted coming here. She had actually believed Lin Tian could do it... Regrets... Wang Lan felt her body growing colder, her consciousness fading, the darkness closing in around her... Death! She could sense the presence of death... Reluctance; she was filled with so much reluctance... But there was nothing she could do! Despair engulfed Wang Lan''s heart. "Huff, huff!" Feeling weaker and weaker, Lin Tian became unprecedentedly anxious. Lin Tian cursed inwardly: "Shit! Shit! What''s going on with that precognition superpower, what''s going on! Isn''t this danger? Why didn''t my superpower activate!" Lin Tian kept cursing inwardly, now feeling like he was losing control of his body as wellif this wasn''t danger, what was? Cold! Lin Tian felt his body getting colder and colder! His consciousness even started to become hazy. Sensing this, Lin Tian grew anxious and without time to complain, his mind raced: "No, no! There must be a way, there must be a way. The precognition superpower has to be useful, there has to be a way!" Lin Tian murmured to himself rapidly inside. "What''s the way, what''s the way?" He frantically reviewed his superpowers, thinking about the ones he possessed! No use! No use! All useless! Whether it was the Ox Power Technique, Clairvoyance, or even Invisibility, none were of any use! These were all physical, useless against the spiritual realm! "Dammit! Dammit! What to do?" Lin Tian cursed inwardly. Then, adopting the attitude of a drowning man clutching at straws, Lin Tian used all sorts of superpowers. Invisibility, Clairvoyance, Aquatic Lung... he activated every superpower he could. Useless! But all to no avail! Dark! Lin Tian felt the darkness encroaching, his consciousness growing blurrier! Death! Lin Tian even started to taste the flavor of death! Lin Tian felt that if there were no solution soon, he truly would die! "Dammit! What to do?!" he roared inside. "Superpower! Superpowers! That''s right, the superpower menu!" Lin Tian roared and instantly summoned the superpower menu, yelling, "Help! Is there any way out?" Silence! No answer at all! "System, come out, explode!" Lin Tian bellowed, his desire erupting from within. Darkness... Lin Tian felt his consciousness nearly dissolving. Suddenly, a familiar electronic synthesized voice rang out: "Host''s emotional state has reached set requirements, activating system hidden function..." "Damn it, quit the bullshit and save me!" Lin Tian bellowed. "Ding! As per the host''s request, activating the Vajra Palm superpower!" the synthetic voice responded promptly after Lin Tian spoke. "Ya!" Just as Wang Lan was about to lose consciousness, she heard Lin Tian''s furious shout close by. In an instant, a great golden radiance shone! Chapter 139 - 124 Li Xiaomeng "Ah! Die!" Lin Tian thundered as he fiercely pressed his palm against his own chest! Humming~! Golden light radiated from Lin Tian''s palm! Blazing brightness! Sizzling~! As Lin Tian''s palm pressed against his chest, hissing sounds erupted, and along with those sounds, thick black smoke billowed forth. In an instant, a burnt plastic bag stench wafted through the air, mingled with the smell of decay. It was nauseating! "Ah!" A scream came from within Lin Tian''s body, but it was not his voice. "See if you don''t die now!" A ruthless flash crossed Lin Tian''s eyes as he slammed his palm into his chest once more! Sizzling~~~! The sound of burning filled the air. "Ah! No! How is this possible!" Along with a scream, a white shadow burst out rapidly from Lin Tian''s body. Seeing the shadow emerging from his body, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and bellowed, "Where do you think you''re going!" "Hey!" Lin Tian pushed with his palm! Whoosh! A golden palm emerged from within Lin Tian''s hand. Golden and glittering! It was a palm made of golden light. Craackle~! "No!" Accompanied by a scream, the golden palm harshly pressed down on the old man. Instantly, the old man''s screaming stopped abruptly. Whoosh! As the old man died, Lin Tian felt the temperature around him rise significantly. The surroundings became less dismal. Whoosh! Suddenly, Lin Tian caught a glimpse of a white figure swiftly drifting out from Wang Lan''s body and speeding away. "Humph!" With a cold snort, Lin Tian pushed his palm. Whoosh! A glittering golden palm shot out. "Ah!" Accompanied by a scream, the white shadow was instantly extinguished. As the white shadow vanished, the temperature around surged up suddenly. At this moment, Lin Tian distinctly felt that the surroundings had improved a lot, no more of the eerie chill from the beginning. "Huff! Huff!" A deep panting sound came over. Lin Tian turned his head and saw Wang Lan lying on the ground, gasping for air, her pale face showing a post-escaped-death expression. Lin Tian reached for his neck and found his hand covered in blood. Then, looking down at Bu Mengting, who was still unconscious, Lin Tian was speechless and shook his head before plunging his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness. As he immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness, a synthetic electronic voice sounded: "Mission to help Wang Lan clear the entity is complete, reward three Supernatural Points." Upon hearing the mission was complete, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief, but before he could rejoice, another synthetic electronic voice sounded: "Ding Dong: Reminder, as the host''s emotions reached the required level, a hidden system feature is activated: temporary exchange of superpowers. Temporary exchange of superpowers: Three Supernatural Points can be expended to temporarily exchange for a superpower. The temporary superpower is valid for one hour." Hearing this prompt, Lin Tian was stunned, then cursed, "F*ck!" According to this, did he just exchange Vajra Palm temporarily and use up three Supernatural Points? With this thought, Lin Tian''s gaze hurriedly shifted to the Supernatural Points floating in the space of his Sea of Consciousness. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Three! In his line of sight, there were three golden drops of Supernatural Points floating in midair. Before this, Lin Tian had three Supernatural Points, and had just gained another three; this meant he should have had six in total. But now, there were only three. "Depressed..." Seeing this scene, Lin Tian was left speechless. He had used up three Supernatural Points, only to end up with three in returnhe had been busy to no avail all night. The only gain was unlocking a hidden feature of the system. Even though it was an achievement, Lin Tian still felt pretty annoyed. "Hm? What''s wrong?" Just when Lin Tian was feeling down, Bu Mengting, lying on the ground, began to wake up groggily. ** Three days later, Lin Tian told his family he was going out on a long trip. Lin Tian''s journey was to confirm an answer in his heart. Ever since encountering a ghost three days ago, Lin Tian had been unsettled. Damn, how could there be such bizarre things in this world? Then Lin Tian speculated whether this world was full of immortal practitioners soaring through the skies. If that were true, he would be screwed, better tuck his tail between his legs and play it humble. Precisely to ascertain this, Lin Tian deliberately chose those places that were rumored to be strange on the internet. Wherever there were legends of ghosts or bizarre incidents mentioned online, Lin Tian would go there. Lin Tian really wanted to see if this world was truly filled with vengeful spirits roaming everywhere and immortal practitioners flying in the sky. Ten days later, Lin Tian returned to Wu''an City. He left with a face full of worries, but he came back much more at ease in his heart. In those ten days, Lin Tian visited many places and saw various strange places that were hotly discussed online. He''d even stayed in some deep and ancient forests. But, without exception, Lin Tian did not discover any supernatural phenomena again. Clearly, the ghost he encountered thirteen days ago wasn''t something just anyone could meet, and the world wasn''t as exaggerated as Lin Tian had thought. It was this discovery that greatly relieved Lin Tian. Thank goodness, this world was still one of ordinary people. After taking a shower upon his return home, Lin Tian rushed across the street to look for Bu Mengting. Not having seen her for ten days, he genuinely missed her. "In a few days, Qianqian will be coming over. When that happens, maybe I can..." While knocking on the door, Lin Tian started drooling as he fantasized. He was envisioning being embraced from both sides. Of course, he knew that was impossiblenow, Lin Tian didn''t even dare to answer one''s call in front of the other. The discovery of him two-timing would be right at his heels. After indulging his fantasies for a while, Lin Tian''s thoughts returned to reality, and he pondered with a headache, "What to do, I want both, I want to have my cake and eat it too..." "Click!" While Lin Tian was deep in thought, the sound of the door opening could be heard. "Hello, who are you looking for?" A crisp voice rang out. Lin Tian gathered his thoughts and turned his head, then paused. The one who opened the door was a young girl. The girl wasn''t very old, probably only about twelve or thirteen, wearing a white dress that made her look very cute. The girl had great skin, fair with a hint of rosiness, and her round little face even had some adorable baby fat. At that moment, the little girl was also sucking on a lollipop, smacking her lips from time to time. "Uh..." Lin Tian hesitated for a moment, then replied, "I''m looking for Bu Mengting, you are...?" "What do you want with my sister?" Li Xiaomeng looked up at Lin Tian with a wary expression. "Uh..." Lin Tian hesitated, unsure of what to say. He was puzzled as to how such a cute girl had appeared across from him. "Xiaomeng, who is it?" While Lin Tian was stupefied, the voice of Bu Mengting came from the room. "Mengting, it''s me!" Hearing Bu Mengting''s voice, Lin Tian quickly said. "Lin Tian, you''re back? Come on in, I''m taking a shower." After speaking, there was a pause, and then Bu Mengting''s voice came again from inside, "Xiaomeng, let him in, he''s the Lin Tian I told you about." "So you''re Lin Tian?" Li Xiaomeng looked up and down at Lin Tian with a scrutinizing gaze. "What about it?" Lin Tian curiously glanced back at her. The girl was so cute, and Lin Tian had a strong desire to pinch her pretty little cheeks. "What''s with that look? I''ll have you know, don''t you dare get any ideas about meI''m not even of age yet!" Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, Li Xiaomeng raised her head with a snort and puffed out her little chest. Chapter 140 - 125 Speechless Lin Tian Hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, Lin Tianyi was at a loss for words and without a response, he went into the house to change his shoes. However, Lin Tian noticed that Li Xiaomeng was developing quite well, a little puffed-up "baozi" already forming on her chest despite her young age. "Hey, what are you looking at! Pervert, do you need to be taught a lesson?" Li Xiaomeng, noticing where Lin Tian''s gaze was resting, became angry and her beautiful large eyes widened in a glare. "Uh" Lin Tian gave an awkward smile, thinking to himself how sharp this little one''s eyes were. Lin Tian no longer dared to look at her and walked into the living room to sit down on the couch. Lin Tian didn''t see Bu Mengting''s uncle and others, so it seemed that only Bu Mengting and this little girl were home. Seeing Lin Tian sit down and ignore her, Li Xiaomeng huffed angrily and marched over, positioning herself right in front of Lin Tian''s line of sight. Lin Tian felt his view suddenly darken. Somewhat surprised, Lin Tian raised his head to find Li Xiaomeng standing in front of him, hands on her hips and a dissatisfied look on her face: "Why aren''t you paying attention to me? Do you think you''re too good for me? Do you want to be taught a lesson?" "Uh" Lin Tian was a bit stunned and at a loss for words. Why was this little girl always talking about teaching lessons? Sweat! But Lin Tian had to admit, the child was indeed adorable, even her anger seemed cute. After being dazed for a moment, Lin Tian said with a smile, "No, didn''t you say not to look at you? I''m just doing what you told me!" "That''s not what I meant!" Li Xiaomeng pouted. Then, her shiny black eyes swiveled curiously as she turned to look at Lin Tian, "I heard from sister that you''re really skilled?" "Well, I guess I''m alright," Lin Tian didn''t know what she was up to, the girl seemed too whimsical, so he didn''t dare to be too forthright. "I heard you can divinate?" Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened as she looked at Lin Tian. "A little bit, I guess," Lin Tian still didn''t dare to overstate. "Really?" Excitement flickered in Li Xiaomeng''s pretty eyes and she looked eagerly at Lin Tian: "Then can you predict how much I scored on my final exams?" "Uh, I can''t!" After hesitating, Lin Tian still refused. He always felt that getting too entangled with this little girl would be to his disadvantage. "You" Li Xiaomeng glared at Lin Tian, her pretty eyes beginning to shimmer with tears: "You just said you could earlier, you''re bullying me!" "Uh" Lin Tian was taken aback. Seeing the shiny teardrops about to fall, Lin Tian became somewhat flustered and said, "Alright, alright, I''ll do it then!" "That''s more like it!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Xiaomeng instantly retracted her tears, sucking on her lollipop with a triumphant look on her face. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian was speechless, knowing full well he had been played. Still, since he had promised, Lin Tian planned to do the divination for her. Thinking this, Lin Tian pulled out three one-yuan coins from his pocket. Noticing Lin Tian''s movement, Li Xiaomeng watched with curiosity, so focused that even the lollipop in her mouth stopped moving. Holding the three coins in his hand, Lin Tian flicked them! Whirr~! The coins spun rapidly on the coffee table. The swiftly spinning coins looked like three silvery spinning tops, quite beautiful indeed! Seeing this, Li Xiaomeng''s eyes glittered, her large eyes blinking, as if deep in thought. Whirr! Clack! Suddenly, the coins came to a stop. At the same time, a surge of information entered Lin Tian''s mind. After thinking for a while, Lin Tian spoke, "You scored 100 in Math, 98 in Chinese, and 97 in English." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened in amazement. After being stunned for a moment, Li Xiaomeng licked her lollipop vigorously and exclaimed in surprise, "Really? It worked?" Lin Tian smiled, watching her, but said nothing. "Hmm, that''s not right, what if sister told you!" Li Xiaomeng tilted her head in thought, dismissing the idea. "Hmm..." After pondering for a while, Li Xiaomeng looked at Lin Tian and called out, "Then calculate what I''m most afraid of people finding out about me!" Having said that, Li Xiaomeng stared at Lin Tian with wide eyes. "You really want me to do it?" Lin Tian confirmed. Hesitating for a moment, Li Xiaomeng, clutching a lollipop, took a fierce lick and, gritting her teeth, declared, "Do it!" "Then don''t blame me," Lin Tian immediately picked up three coins from the coffee table and tossed them again. Whirr! The three coins spun rapidly in the air. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clap! The coins stopped and a stream of information appeared in Lin Tian''s mind. Seeing this information, Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment before he couldn''t help but hold back a smile. "Hey, what are you doing!" Seeing Lin Tian''s expression, Li Xiaomeng was dissatisfied and demanded angrily, "What did you calculate? If it''s wrong, hmph!" "You..." Looking at Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian couldn''t help but laugh, looking her up and down in a strange manner. "What is it!" Li Xiaomeng rolled her eyes, looking back at Lin Tian with dissatisfaction. "Haha... to think that you, you still wet the bed at your age!" In the end, Lin Tian couldn''t contain his laughter any longer. Funny! Too funny! "You, you..." Li Xiaomeng looked at Lin Tian, puffing with anger, her little face turning bright red as she explained hurriedly, "I, it was just an accident, okay?" Then, remembering something, Li Xiaomeng quickly changed her statement, "That''s not true. You''re lying, you''re a bad person! I''m going to tell sister you bullied me! Get out! Get out! You''re a bad person!" Li Xiaomeng glared at Lin Tian, angrily pulling on his sleeve, trying to push him out. "Uh..." Lin Tian looked helpless. Li Xiaomeng obviously couldn''t budge him, but seeing her really upset, Lin Tian had no choice but to stand up obediently. "Get out!" Li Xiaomeng pushed Lin Tian towards the door with her small hands. When Lin Tian stepped out of the room, Li Xiaomeng gave him a fierce glare and angrily declared, "I will tell sister! Hmph!" Having said that, Li Xiaomeng slammed the door shut with a bang. "Uh..." Lin Tian was at a loss for words. After a moment of stunned silence, Lin Tian couldn''t help but laugh again, "Haha, I can''t believe she still wets the bed at her age..." Chuckling to himself, Lin Tian took out his keys and unlocked the door to his own home. At this time, there was no one else at home, he was alone. Back home, Lin Tian turned on the TV and had barely settled on the couch when suddenly, an urgent knocking sounded at the door. Startled by the urgent knock, Lin Tian was curious who it might be and promptly opened the door. As soon as he opened the door, Lin Tian saw Bu Mengting standing there, looking at him furiously. "What''s wrong?" Lin Tian asked, taken aback. "Lin Tian, how could you do such a thing!" Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian. "What did I do?" Lin Tian was genuinely puzzled. "You, you still ask, you actually lifted up Xiaomeng''s skirt, how could you do that!" Bu Mengting continued to glare at Lin Tian. "What?" Lin Tian was dumbfounded, then his gaze shifted past Bu Mengting to Li Xiaomeng standing behind her. Glancing over, he caught Li Xiaomeng sticking out her tongue at Lin Tian. Lin Tian was speechless... Chapter 141 - 126 Gathering "No, it''s not like that, I..." Lin Tian quickly tried to explain. "Wah! Bad guy! Bad guy! He''s so bad, lifting my skirt and even wanting to take off my pants!" Seeing Lin Tian try to explain, Li Xiaomeng quickly burst into tears. Tears instantly streamed from her eyes. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian was dumbfounded. Her crying was just too convincing. "Okay okay, Xiaomeng, don''t cry!" Seeing Li Xiaomeng cry, Bu Mengting quickly knelt down to comfort her. After comforting her for a while, Bu Mengting turned around and glared angrily at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, why would you do such a thing! I''m so disappointed in you!" "It''s not..." Lin Tian hurriedly tried to explain. "Wuuu, he still won''t admit it, such a bad man!" Seeing Lin Tian trying to explain again, Xiaomeng started crying woefully again. "Xiaomeng, don''t cry, don''t cry!" Bu Mengting hurriedly comforted her. Seeing Xiaomeng like this, Lin Tian was at a loss for words. Her face could change so quickly; this little girl''s acting was just too good. And at that moment, noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, Li Xiaomeng secretly stuck out her tongue at Lin Tian, her face full of triumph. Seeing Xiaomeng''s smug expression, Lin Tian was even more speechless. Lin Tian opened his mouth wanting to say something, but seeing Lin Tian trying to speak, Li Xiaomeng quickly cried out, "Sis, this man is so bad, don''t play with him!" "Alright! We won''t play with him! Let''s go back first." Helplessly, Bu Mengting, seeing Li Xiaomeng crying fiercely, had no choice but to grab her and prepare to leave. As she was leaving, Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a stern glare. Seeing Bu Mengting''s expression, Lin Tian was stunned, thinking, no way, Mengting actually believes it? Seeing Bu Mengting''s expression, she really did believe what Li Xiaomeng said. So wronged! S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Too wronged! Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian didn''t want to leave such an impression in Bu Mengting''s heart. After thinking for a while, Lin Tian hurriedly approached and grabbed Bu Mengting''s arm. "What are you doing!" Bu Mengting huffed coldly. "It''s nothing, I just want to speak to Xiaomeng for a moment!" Helplessly shaking his head, Lin Tian took Li Xiaomeng''s little hand and walked to the side. While walking, Lin Tian looked back at Bu Mengting and said, "Don''t come over yet, I just want to talk to Xiaomeng for a few words." After hesitating for a while, Bu Mengting did not come over but just watched them from a distance. As he walked Li Xiaomeng to the stairwell, Lin Tian helplessly looked at her, "My dear, what are you trying to do?" "Hmph! Who asked you to talk nonsense!" Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly, her face displeased as she looked at Lin Tian. "How did I talk nonsense, you..." "Still talking!" Li Xiaomeng directly interrupted Lin Tian. Lin Tian, a face of helplessness; "Clearly it was you who was at fault..." "It''s your fault if you''re wrong, and it''s still your fault even if I''m wrong! Don''t you get it!" Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly, puffing up her little chest. "Even if I don''t?" Lin Tian looked at her speechlessly. "If you don''t, I''ll cry!" Li Xiaomeng pouted, her face threatening as she looked at Lin Tian. "Uhh..." Lin Tian was speechless. To cry! What a grand threat! Lin Tian had seen Li Xiaomeng''s crying skills; truly, she could cry on cue, and she was serious about it. The most important thing was that such a cute little girl crying made everyone unable to bear it. Just now, Lin Tian had witnessed her skills. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian looked at her helplessly, "You tell me, what do you want to do?" "Agree to three conditions!" Li Xiaomeng stretched out three fair fingers. "You say." Lin Tian said somewhat helplessly. "First, you cannot talk about the bed-wetting incident." Xiaomeng''s gaze fixed on Lin Tian''s eyes. "Okay!" Lin Tian nodded immediately. He dared not mention it anymore; with today''s events, if he did in the future and she found out, he would be in trouble. "Second: from now on, you must listen to me!" Hearing this request, Lin Tian hesitated for a moment but still nodded. The request sounded somewhat unreasonable, but whether or not he would listen to her in the future was still up to him to decide. It was better to agree first. And as if predicting Lin Tian''s thoughts, Li Xiaomeng waved her little fist at him, warning, "If you dare not keep your word, see how I''ll teach you a lesson!" "Teach me a lesson..." Hearing this, Lin Tian was speechless. "Go on, what''s your next request?" Lin Tian sounded weary. This girl was the most whimsical girl Lin Tian had ever met. "The third request..." Li Xiaomeng paused for a moment, then looked at Lin Tian and slowly started, "The third request is I want you to buy me chips, I love chips the most!" "Just that?" Lin Tian was stunned, then nodded inside. Buying chips, no problem! "Wait! I haven''t finished yet!" Seeing Lin Tian agree so quickly, Li Xiaomeng hurriedly said. "What''s the matter? Isn''t it just buying chips?" Lin Tian looked at her curiously. "It is buying chips, but not just one bag!" "So how many?" Lin Tian curiously looked at her. Li Xiaomeng slowly stretched out two fingers. "Two bags? Or twenty bags?" Lin Tian guessed. Li Xiaomeng shook her head. "Those two hundred packets?" Lin Tian looked at her in astonishment. "No, it''s two thousand!" Li Xiaomeng seriously looked at Lin Tian. "Ah? Two thousand?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was completely stunned. "So tell me, are you buying or not?" Li Xiaomeng looked at Lin Tian with her nose wrinkled. "Yes, yes! Not just two thousand, even if it was twenty thousand I''d buy!" Coming back to his senses, Lin Tian hurriedly said. "That''s better!" Hearing Lin Tian agree, Li Xiaomeng nodded contentedly, then her face lit up expectantly, "I''m so excited, more chips to eat!" Seeing Li Xiaomeng''s expectant expression, Lin Tian muttered under his breath, "Such a little foodie, and here I thought Mengting was the foodie, but who knew one even more extreme would appear." "What did you say?" Li Xiaomeng, thinking she heard something, glared at Lin Tian. "Ah, nothing!" Lin Tian quickly said with a laugh. "Hmph! If I hear you speak badly of me again, I''ll really teach you a lesson!" Li Xiaomeng huffed. "Teach lesson" Hearing this phrase, Lin Tian was speechless again. Indeed, Lin Tian realized he was indeed being taught a lesson by her. Speechless, who could blame him since she was Mengting''s sister and so adorable. Lin Tian accepted it. The two sorted things out and then went downstairs, where Mengting was still waiting. "What were you two talking about up there!" Mengting looked at Lin Tian suspiciously. She was seriously starting to suspect Lin Tian had some shady habits. She knew Lin Tian was quite lascivious, but she hadn''t considered this aspect before "It was nothing, sis, I was just joking around!" Now that Lin Tian had agreed to her terms, Li Xiaomeng also decided to keep her promise and began to explain. "What? Did he threaten you? Don''t be afraid, your sister is here." Mengting was afraid Lin Tian might have coerced Li Xiaomeng. "No way!" Holding Mengting''s hand, Li Xiaomeng hung her head and shyly swayed Mengting''s arm, acting coquettishly, "Actually, he started by saying I wasn''t pretty, which made me mad. Actually, he really didn''t do anything." "Really? For real?" Mengting looked at her skeptically. "Really! Really!" Li Xiaomeng nodded affirmatively. Mengting looked doubtfully at the two of them, although she was skeptical, she didn''t say much. "Sis, let''s go watch TV inside." Afraid Mengting would bring it up again, Li Xiaomeng cheerfully pulled Mengting''s hand and they went inside. It must be said, when Li Xiaomeng acts cute, she truly is unbeatable, even Mengting can''t compare. While pulling Mengting by the hand into the room, they found Lin Tian still in the hallway in a daze, then Li Xiaomeng turned around and called out to Lin Tian, "Brother-in-law, what are you standing there for, come inside!" "Brother-in-law?" Hearing this nickname, Lin Tian was startled, instantly filled with love! Brother-in-law! Nobody had ever called him that before! It was worth it! Instantly, Lin Tian felt that the two thousand chips were well spent. Li Xiaomeng was really effective when it came to handling matters! Hearing this nickname, Mengting also startled, and then a blush rose beautifully on her face, she lightly slapped Li Xiaomeng''s head, "What are you saying, talking nonsense!" But despite saying so, the deep shyness and joy could not be hidden. Lin Tian naturally sensed the shyness in Mengting''s words, he chuckled, closed the door to his place, and scampered over to Mengting''s home while cheerfully shouting, "Brother-in-law is here!" "Stop talking nonsense!" Hearing this, Mengting''s face turned red and she hit Lin Tian lightly, her face filled with shyness. Lin Tian laughed loudly, and sneakily grabbed Mengting''s butt. "You" Mengting widened her eyes. Lin Tian chuckled and quickly changed his shoes to run inside. An hour later, as Lin Tian watched Boonie Bears with the two girls at Li Xiaomeng''s place, he suddenly felt his phone vibrate. Lin Tian took out his phone and was startled. It was He Qianqian who had called. Feeling guilty, Lin Tian quickly put his phone on silent. "Who''s that?" Mengting turned her head and glanced at Lin Tian. "It''s nothing, just a message," Lin Tian said, somewhat unnaturally. "It''s not, you''re lying, let me see!" Li Xiaomeng, noticing the unnatural look in Lin Tian''s eyes, shouted as she lunged at him. "What for!" Lin Tian defended with his hands. "Buzz-buzz~!" At that moment, Lin Tian''s phone vibrated again in his hand. Lin Tian looked, it wasn''t He Qianqian calling this time, he sighed with relief, then hurriedly answered the call, "Hello, class leader?" "A get-together? When? Sure! Alright, I''ll let Mengting know." After hanging up, Lin Tian turned to Mengting, who was watching TV, and said, "The class leader just called, there''s a reunion tomorrow before college starts, are you going?" "A gathering? Are you going?" Startled for a moment, Mengting asked. "Let''s go, we''re free anyway," Lin Tian nodded. "I want to go too!" Suddenly, Li Xiaomeng raised her hand. "You? What are you going there for? Go play on your own!" Lin Tian said with an exasperated face. "No, I''m going!" Li Xiaomeng pouted and turned, then violently swung her little fists at Lin Tian. The threat was unmistakable. Seeing this, Lin Tian was speechless. A face of resignation. Chapter 142 - 127 Old Acquaintance! "I''m going, I''m going!" Li Xiaomeng pouted and shouted loudly. Shaking his head, Lin Tian spoke somewhat helplessly, "Fine, let''s go." "Would that be a bit inappropriate?" Bu Mengting hesitated. "It''s nothing, we''re just bringing one more person. Besides, our little Meng is so cute!" Lin Tian smiled warmly at Li Xiaomeng. "Exactly!" Upon hearing Lin Tian say this, Li Xiaomeng lifted her head proudly. While speaking, Xiaomeng also gave Lin Tian a wink, showing she was very pleased with his performance. "Alright then." Seeing Lin Tian say this, Bu Mengting didn''t say much more. After all, it was just bringing one extra person along; it was no big deal. "Ah! It''s starting!" While Lin Tian and Mengting were chatting, Li Xiaomeng suddenly pointed at the TV and screamed excitedly. Lin Tian turned his head to look and realized that the advertisements had ended and "Boonie Bears" had started again. Watching distractedly for a while, Lin Tian then found an opportunity to step out. Taking advantage of this moment, Lin Tian dialed He Qianqian''s phone. "Hello, Qianqian?" "Yeah, why didn''t you answer the phone just now?" He Qianqian''s familiar voice came through the phone. "I didn''t see it just now!" Lin Tian laughed awkwardly. "Yeah, just to let you know, I''ll be taking the train back to Wu''an the day after tomorrow." "The day after tomorrow?" Lin Tian paused, then said, "What time is your train? I''ll come pick you up!" "No need for that, you go on with your work!" "Where''s that, what can I be busy with? Besides, what matter could be more important than my dear wife, right?" Lin Tian joked. "Flatterer!" He Qianqian scolded with a laugh, but her tone clearly revealed her joy. Lin Tian naturally heard the joy in He Qianqian''s tone and then cheerfully said, "Beauty, give me a chance to show up. Tell me, what time is your train?" "Hmm, arrives at three in the afternoon." After thinking it over, He Qianqian finally spoke. "All right, I''ll be there early!" Lin Tian immediately promised. After chatting with He Qianqian for a few more sentences, Lin Tian hung up the phone and then took a deep breath before returning to the room. Back in the living room, seeing Bu Mengting sitting on the couch focused on the TV, and then thinking about He Qianqian... Lin Tian felt very troubled. He wanted both, but... Shaking his head, Lin Tian stopped thinking about it and sat down on the couch to continue watching TV. Before long, bursts of laughter filled the air. ** The next day, at nine in the morning, Lin Tian got dressed, opened his bedroom door, and was about to call Bu Mengting out when, to his surprise, he saw Bu Mengting coming out of her house. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I was just about to call you!" Lin Tian paused, then smiled. "Hmph! We wouldn''t be late!" No sooner had Lin Tian spoken than Li Xiaomeng''s voice came from behind Mengting. Lin Tian looked past Bu Mengting and his eyes brightened at the sight of Li Xiaomeng. Cute! Very cute. Today, Li Xiaomeng was dressed in a pink dress, her fair skin complemented by the cute dress, making her look like a cute girl straight out of a comic. "Look at what, you perv!" Seeing Lin Tian eying her, Li Xiaomeng rolled her eyes. Despite her words, she proudly puffed up her small chest. "Let''s go!" Bu Mengting chuckled and pinched Li Xiaomeng''s cheek. "Sister, I already told you not to pinch my face!" Li Xiaomeng slapped Bu Mengting''s hand away, pouting with an aggrieved expression. Seeing Li Xiaomeng''s fair and rosy cheeks, Lin Tian also wanted to pinch them, but he dared not. "Let''s go, let''s go, time for a feast!" Li Xiaomeng giggled, then quickly ran toward the staircase. "Let''s go." Bu Mengting, hooking her arm through Lin Tian''s, followed behind. Stepping out of the complex, the trio hailed a taxi. "Master, to Wang Guan Hotel." Wang Guan Hotel was the venue for this class reunion. As far as Lin Tian knew, it was a five-star hotel. Twenty minutes later, the taxi stopped outside Wang Guan Hotel. Following that, Lin Tian and his two companions walked toward the hotel''s main entrance. While walking, Lin Tian pulled out his cell phone and made a call, "Hello, class leader, I''ve arrived. Oh, okay." Upon reaching the entrance, Lin Tian said to the receptionist standing outside, "We are here to attend the gathering organized by Zhong Jialiang." "Oh, Mr. Zhong mentioned, this way please, I''ll take you there," said the receptionist in a cheongsam, smiling slightly, bowing a bit, and gesturing them to follow her. Following the receptionist, Lin Tian and his companions arrived at the hotel''s second-floor lobby. Upon entering the lobby, Lin Tian saw many classmates had already arrived. Numerous classmates were sitting around chatting inside the hall. "Lin Tian, Mengting..." Upon seeing Lin Tian, Zhong Jialiang immediately came over. "Come, let''s sit in the lobby for a bit until everyone arrives for the meal," Zhong Jialiang said cheerfully. "I hope you don''t mind that I brought a little sister?" Lin Tian said, patting Zhong Jialiang on the shoulder with a smile. Hearing this, Zhong Jialiang looked towards Li Xiaomeng. His eyes lit up upon seeing her and then he laughed heartily, "Of course not! Such a cute little sister is naturally welcome!" "That''s good!" Lin Tian nodded. This time the reunion was entirely funded by Zhong Jialiang alone, so bringing Li Xiaomeng naturally required his approval. "You guys have a seat, I''ll go check if the other classmates have arrived," Zhong Jialiang said after chatting for a bit. "Sure!" Lin Tian, along with Bu Mengting and Li Xiaomeng, then walked toward the lobby. While they were chatting, just as the meal was about to start, suddenly, a small exclamation came from beside Lin Tian''s ear, "Look, these people have quite an aura! So cool!" "Who are they?" someone asked curiously. "Look there!" one of them pointed towards the downstairs lobby. Curious, Lin Tian then looked toward the downstairs lobby. Through the glass, Lin Tian saw a group of people entering from the outside. This group had a dozen men dressed in black suits appearing as bodyguards, surrounding seven or eight individuals. Leading these people was a young man. Seeing this person, Lin Tian was startled. An acquaintance! Wu Fei! Lin Tian remembered his name. "Heh..." With a light chuckle, Lin Tian also remembered that it was this man who had orchestrated the first time he was shot. This man was the one who wanted to kill Lin Tian in Ya Wu, also the son of the casino owner Wu Bin. After being shot, Lin Tian had even rushed to his house, intending to kill Wu Fei but had eventually spared him. "What a coincidence!" murmured Lin Tian, looking at Wu Fei. At that moment, Wu Fei appeared much more mature and imposing than he did before. Accompanying him was another man in his thirties, who kept talking to him now and then while walking. And Wu Fei just nodded slightly in response. "Who is this, with such grandeur!" remarked the classmates upstairs, seeing Wu Fei. Chapter 143 - 128 What a Great Prestige Everyone was very curious about Wu Fei''s identity. Hearing everyone''s discussion, Lin Tian didn''t seem that interested. Wu Fei? To him, it wasn''t a big deal at all. After chatting for a while and seeing that all the classmates had arrived, Zhong Jialiang said, "Alright, classmates, let''s eat." The classmates then headed toward the private room. "Yay! Time for a feast!" Li Xiaomeng exclaimed excitedly upon hearing it was time to eat. She had never dined in such an upscale place before. As the dishes were served and some drinks followed, the atmosphere instantly became lively. An hour later, Lin Tian had already downed five or six bottles of beer. Drinking so much, he felt a bit dizzy. Despite feeling a tad woozy, Lin Tian was very happy; he had never had such an opportunity in the past. Pouring himself another glass, Lin Tian grabbed Wang Gang''s hand and said, "Deskmate, cheers!" "Alright, cheers!" Wang Gang, also riding high on spirits, agreed heartily. "Ah!" Just as Lin Tian was tilting his head back to down his glass, a girl''s piercing scream suddenly rang out. "Slap!" A loud slap was followed by a curse: "Damn, are you blind?" Hearing this voice, the classmates in the private room were all startled and immediately surged outside. The sound of the conflict was close, probably just outside the private room. Lin Tian, curious, also made his way out. Stepping outside, he immediately saw a man in white clothes kicking and berating a qipao-clad waiter near the entrance to their room. Beside the girl lay a spill of dishes. It seemed to be the food intended for Lin Tian and his companions'' room. "Damn, are you blind?" the man in white clothes snarled, viciously grabbing the girl''s hair. Lin Tian noticed the man''s face flushed red, his eyes somewhat hazy; clearly, he had drunk quite a bit. Feeling the man looked somewhat familiar, Lin Tian thought back and instantly remembered. Wasn''t this man one of those who had followed Wu Fei? "You, come here!" After kicking the girl a few times, the man in white bent down, grabbed her clothes, and started dragging her toward another room down the hallway. Rip~! The force of his action tore her dress, and her purple bra was momentarily exposed. The girl''s indiscrete exposure happened in an instant. "Please, don''t! I beg you!" The girl looked at him with a pleading face. "Cut the crap, come with me!" the man kept dragging her forward. At this point, hotel management also came running over, attempting to soothe the situation. But the man paid them no heed and even scolded them. Knowing the man''s background, the hotel staff didn''t dare talk back and even nodded submissively. "This is too much!" A male classmate couldn''t stand it any longer and wanted to intervene. "Don''t go!" Seeing this unfold, Zhong Jialiang hurriedly pulled them back, speaking urgently, "Do you know who he is? He''s one of Lei Jun''s men. We can''t interfere." "Why, are we just supposed to watch this happen?" "Exactly, is Lei Jun really so terrifying?" someone retorted discontentedly. "Then, then what do we do? Just watch?" After a pause, someone said weakly. Their resolve wasn''t as strong as before. "Sigh, what can we do? This world is a dog-eat-dog world!" Sighing, although with some reluctance, Zhong Jialiang felt helpless. Lei Jun? He dared not provoke him. Lin Tian frowned, patted his somewhat dizzy head, and was about to move forward when suddenly a loud shout came. "Hey, let go!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was startled, his steps halted, and he looked forward. He saw a tall man, about six feet tall with a strong build, suddenly rush over. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment the man arrived, he threw a right hook and a knee strike, instantly bringing the man in white to the ground. Stunned! Seeing the man appear so abruptly, everyone was taken aback, not expecting someone to intervene. The girl too, was startled; she never imagined someone would come to her rescue. "Are you okay?" the man squatted down, looking at the girl with a face full of concern. "This guy''s done for" Zhong Jialiang shook his head as he watched the scene unfold. "What''s wrong?" a classmate asked curiously. "Just you wait and see." Before the words were fully spoken, suddenly the door to the private room opened, and four or five men came out. Lin Tian remembered that these men had been together with the man in white. Seeing the man in white on the ground, the men hurried over, helped him up, and asked anxiously, "Brother Wu, are you alright?" "I''m fine!" Wu Zhong rubbed his stomach fiercely, his eyes fixed on the man with a venomous stare, then he reached towards his waist and quickly pulled out a black handgun. Wu Zhong stepped forward quickly, pointed the gun aggressively at the man''s forehead, and said viciously, "Motherfucker, think you''re tough, huh? Try moving now?" Cold! Cold sweat! Seeing the handgun in the man''s hand, many students broke out in cold sweat. A handgun, it was a handgun! At the same time, many students felt relieved they hadn''t acted impulsively. With the cold muzzle pointed at his forehead, the man was stunned; he could never have anticipated this turn of events And witnessing the handgun, the girl who thought she had been saved was dumbstruck. Just as Lin Tian was debating whether to step in, suddenly, he saw another person walk out of the private room. Seeing this person, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes. Lei Jun! This was the Lei Jun mentioned by Zhong Jialiang. After leaving the room, Lei Jun walked over with a slight frown, scanned the scene, and looked at Wu Zhong with some displeasure, "What''s going on? Don''t you know I''m hosting Mr. Wu? Get this sorted out quickly!" "Yes!" Wu Zhong nodded hastily. After sweeping the scene with his gaze once more, Lei Jun turned around indifferently, acting as if nothing had happened, and headed back to the private room. Meanwhile, the girl was consumed with despair, wishing so desperately for someone to appear, someone to save her Just as the girl was filled with anticipation, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Rescue ****. Mission reward: One Supernatural Point." With the electronic synthesis, the girl''s figure began to flicker with red light. That was the light of the mission. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was taken aback; a mission had arrived. After a moment''s pause, shaking his somewhat dizzy head, Lin Tian stepped forward. Clack clack! The silence of the scene was pierced by the sound of Lin Tian''s footsteps, drawing everyone''s attention toward him. Lin Tian yawned, looking at the group with a face full of scorn: "Quite the pomp and show, huh!" Chapter 144 - 129 Apology ``` Upon hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Lei Jun halted, then slowly turned around. As he turned, Lei Jun frowned slightly as he looked at the young man. "Lin Tian!" Seeing Lin Tian step out, Zhong Jialiang was taken aback, then ran over anxiously. "What are you doing! Come back!" Zhong Jialiang grabbed Lin Tian''s arm, trying to pull him back. But Lin Tian''s strength was not something Zhong Jialiang could contend with. Zhong Jialiang couldn''t pull Lin Tian at all, and instead, Lin Tian''s hand shook, flinging Zhong Jialiang''s arm away. After shaking off Zhong Jialiang''s arm, Lin Tian patted his somewhat dizzy head and walked forward with slightly unsteady steps. He had drunk too much and felt a bit dizzy! "Ah!" Seeing that Lin Tian not only didn''t listen to his advice but continued to walk over, Zhong Jialiang let out a frustrated sigh. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Does he have a death wish? Does he really think Lei Jun wouldn''t dare to kill someone? That''s too presumptuous. Seeing Lin Tian step out, all the classmates were somewhat dumbfounded. Just a moment ago, they were still shocked that the other party dared to pull out a handgun, feeling tense and fearful, and now Lin Tian had actually run out? Is he not afraid of death? Many classmates knew Lin Tian was a good fighter, but could he really outfight a handgun? They felt Lin Tian was too impulsive and began to worry about him. Even Li Xiaomeng, sitting next to them, gaped with a look of astonishment, as she had not expected Lin Tian to go out. Lin Tian swayed, shaking his somewhat dizzy head, and walked over unsteadily. Walking slowly to Wu Zhong, with a tilt of his head, Lin Tian looked at him with a face full of sarcasm, "Carrying a handgun sure makes you feel important, huh!" "You fucking want to die, don''t you!" Wu Zhong narrowed his eyes, suddenly lifting the handgun against Lin Tian, with a glint of viciousness in his eyes. Looking at the dark muzzle of the gun, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and slowly extended his hand to push the gun''s muzzle away, saying coldly, "Stop trying to scare me with that!" "Let''s see if I''m just trying to scare you!" Wu Zhong let out a cold laugh, as his muscles tensed up, looking like he really intended to fire. Seeing this scene, everyone swallowed hard, their faces drawn with tension. Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, his pupils constricting. He was about to take action when suddenly a loud voice came, "Wait!" It was Lei Jun''s voice. Lei Jun walked over slowly, glanced at Wu Zhong, and ordered, "Put the gun down." Upon hearing Lei Jun''s words, Wu Zhong immediately put down the handgun. He dared not disobey Lei Jun. After Wu Zhong put down the handgun, Lei Jun turned with a smile on his face to look at Lin Tian, "You are...?" The smile on Lei Jun''s face was very gentle; people who didn''t know him would never suspect that he was a notorious gang leader in Wu''an City. Seeing the gentle smile on Lei Jun''s face, Lin Tian was also taken aback. Then he said with an air of nonchalance, "I''m nobody special, just an ordinary citizen with no background." "Is that so?" Lei Jun''s face softened again into a smile as he calmly looked at Lin Tian, "Then, I''m sorry, but no one has ever dared to talk to me like that!" After speaking, Lei Jun glanced at Wu Zhong and turned away without another word. Seeing this, the girl sitting on the ground despaired. She had thought that this boy''s appearance might lead to a turn of events, had hoped that the boy had some kind of powerful background, but who could have expected... this outcome The girl naturally knew what kind of person Lei Jun was... The thought of what was about to happen next made her tremble slightly. The man who began by trying to save her now didn''t dare move. Although he was strong, he could tell these were gangsters. They even dared to draw a handgun; being rash now was simply suicidal, wasn''t it? He even began to regret his own impulsiveness. He could never have imagined an attempt at being a hero would end like this. "Ah! You''re so reckless. You never listen when people talk!" Hearing the dialogue between Lin Tian and Lei Jun, Zhong Jialiang slapped his thigh in irritation. He was annoyed that Lin Tian ignored his advice. All for the sake of showing off. Do you even know who Lei Jun is? And who do you think you are? Everyone thought that Lin Tian was going to suffer, and the classmates all watched tensely. They wanted to help, but seeing the handgun, they dared not move. Watching Lei Jun turn to leave, Lin Tian scanned the crowd and said slowly, "The one inside the private room is Wu Fei, right? Tell him to come out here!" At these words, Lei Jun froze, paused for a moment with a look of incredulity, then turned around, astonished by Lin Tian, "You are...?" This time Lei Jun was truly surprised. This man actually knew Wu Fei? And he dared to talk to him in that tone. Lin Tian didn''t pay him any heed and yelled towards the open door of the opposite private room, "Wu Fei, get the hell out here!" Silence! Following Lin Tian''s roar, the scene fell into absolute quiet. Many were unclear about what was happening. ``` ``` Staring blankly at Lin Tian "Wu Fei, get the fuck out here!" Wu Fei, who was drinking in the private room, was startled by the shouting outside, and a flash of confusion crossed his eyes. The voice sounded very familiar... After being stunned for a moment, Wu Fei got up and headed towards the exit of the private room. As soon as he stepped out of the room, Wu Fei''s gaze swept through the corridor and immediately fixed on Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian, Wu Fei was stunned again, then his face broke into an enthusiastic smile, and he quickly walked over, "Brother Lin, it''s you! What brings you here?" Wu Fei was very enthusiastic, and as soon as he saw Lin Tian, he came over quickly, gripping Lin Tian''s hand warmly and appearing extremely delighted. Uh... Seeing this scene, everyone was taken aback. Zhong Jialiang certainly recognized him; it was the same young man who had taken the lead when they first came in. But the question was, how could he possibly be in contact with Lin Tian, and moreover, he even seemed somewhat obsequious to Lin Tian? Zhong Jialiang could discern Wu Fei''s attitude towards Lin Tian, and Lei Jun could certainly see it as well. Seeing this scene, Lei Jun was also somewhat stunned, realizing that he might have misjudged the situation. "It''s nothing." Lin Tian felt awkward with his hand being held by Wu Fei, pulled it back, and turned his head towards the girl on the ground, "These people were a bit too much, I couldn''t just watch, you see..." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wu Fei was taken aback, looked around, and immediately understood what had happened. Right after, Wu Fei turned to Lei Jun and said with a smile, "Brother Jun, let''s put it behind us for my sake." "Of course, of course! It''s the fault of these trash under me!" Lei Jun laughed heartily, then turned to Wu Zhong and barked, "Well? Help this young lady up immediately. What are you showing off? I''ve told you to keep it low-key when you''re outside!" "Yes, yes!" Taken aback, Wu Zhong nodded repeatedly and then carefully helped Jingjing up. Lin Tian frowned as he glanced at the palm print on the girl''s face, "You''ve beaten her to this state, and you''re just going to let it go?" "Not at all, not at all!" Lei Jun kept laughing apologetically, then turned to Wu Zhong and ordered, "Hurry up and apologize to the young lady, and later, give her one hundred thousand yuan as compensation for medical expenses." "Yes, yes!" Wu Zhong dared not refute Lei Jun and kept nodding. As he spoke, Wu Zhong bowed continuously to Jingjing, "I''m sorry! I''m sorry! It''s my fault! I was wrong!" As he said this, Wu Zhong slapped himself fiercely. The slap was fierce, and instantly a bright red handprint appeared on Wu Zhong''s face. "This..." Jingjing stared, stunned at this turn of events, which were changing too rapidly for her to comprehend. At the same time, she was also very curious about the background of the boy who saved her, which could make Lei Jun apologize like this... This sudden development was also shocking to the onlookers. Zhong Jialiang was dumbfounded at this scene, looking at Lin Tian somewhat dazedly. After a moment of shock, Zhong Jialiang inwardly fumed, "Damn! What background does Lin Tian have to make Lei Jun kowtow? How could he be so powerful? I''ve never realized this before, is he playing dumb?" Zhong Jialiang was truly shocked by Lin Tian''s performance today. The classmates nearby were also staring blankly at the scene. Shock! Everyone was shocked by Lin Tian''s performance today. Seeing Wu Zhong slapping himself, a hint of approval flickered in Lei Jun''s eyes. Wu Zhong wasn''t stupid. Wu Zhong''s action was obviously meant to lessen Lin Tian''s anger greatly. Indeed, seeing Wu Zhong''s attitude so compliant, Lin Tian was also somewhat stunned. Noticing Lin Tian''s expression, Lei Jun nodded with satisfaction, then patted Lin Tian on the shoulder and chuckled, "Sorry about earlier, bro. It was a case of friendly fire! My bad! My bad! I''ll drink three cups as an apology later!" "Uh, it''s fine..." Seeing the warm smile on Lei Jun''s face, which made it look as if he knew Lin Tian very well. Honestly, Lin Tian didn''t really like to deal with people whose mood changes were faster than flipping through a book. Just a smiling tiger. But he had to admit, Lei Jun''s smile seemed sincere, as if he really meant to make amends with Lin Tian. "Come on, have a drink with me as an apology. I didn''t know you were here, or else I would have come over sooner." Lei Jun was still very enthusiastic, although he had no idea who Lin Tian was. A person treated thusly by Wu Fei couldn''t be someone without connections, could he? "Brother, got time for a drink?" Wu Fei also looked at Lin Tian with a beaming smile. Lin Tian glanced at the two of them and nodded. "Great, that''s the spirit! Let''s go!" Lei Jun exclaimed with joy, laughing as he wrapped his arm around Lin Tian''s shoulder and walked towards the private room, showing great enthusiasm. Actually, Lin Tian didn''t want to drink, but such unavoidable social exchanges were still necessary. Lin Tian wasn''t foolish; Lei Jun surely had significant influence in Wu''an City, and there might be times in the future when Lin Tian would need his help. Saving face is all about building it up for each other. So, even though he was somewhat reluctant, Lin Tian still went along. Seeing Lei Jun''s arm around Lin Tian''s shoulder, warmly, Zhong Jialiang was stunned, staring blankly. After a moment, Zhong Jialiang again inwardly exclaimed, "Damn, I really couldn''t tell with Lin Tian before!" And the nearby classmates also stared blankly at this scene, yet to react. "Excuse me, I''m very sorry! I''ll call immediately to send you to the hospital, and we''ll cover your medical fees and compensation right away!" Even though Lin Tian had left, Wu Zhong''s attitude towards Jingjing was still very respectful. Jingjing stood there, dazed as if in a dream. "That boy''s family must be really powerful, huh?" Jingjing thought, still bewildered. ``` Chapter 145 - 130 You Are a Remarkable Person In the private room, Wu Fei smiled and said to Lei Jun, "Brother Jun, Brother Lin is the person I was just telling you about!" "Ah!" Lei Jun was startled, then looked at Lin Tian with a surprised face, "Brother Lin, you are the expert Wu was just talking about?" "Huh?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback. He then realized that the two must have been talking about him, and that Wu Fei must have mentioned the incident that happened between them. After a moment, Lin Tian figured it out and smiled, "An expert? Hardly. I just have a bit of brute strength!" "Not at all, Wu said you''re quite the wonder!" Lei Jun looked at Lin Tian with a grin, then leaned in with a somewhat mysterious demeanor, "Brother Lin, could you show me a trick and broaden my horizons?" Seeing Lei Jun''s smiling face, Lin Tian knew that if he refused today, his stature in Lei Jun''s eyes would certainly fall dramatically. With the aim to make another friend, Lin Tian did not refuse. He smiled slightly and nodded slowly. Seeing Lin Tian nod, Lei Jun''s eyes widened with curiosity. It wasn''t just Lei Jun, the others at the dinner table were also watching Lin Tian. Wu Fei had really talked him up earlier. Glancing at everyone, Lin Tian smiled and slowly extended his hand, reaching slowly toward the edge of the dining table. Ssssh! As Lin Tian made his move, the solid wood tabletop was instantly torn off by him! Effortlessly, Lin Tian''s expression showed that he hadn''t used much strength With the wood in his hand, Lin Tian''s hand slowly crushed it, and a few seconds later, Lin Tian slowly opened his clenched hand. Rustle... With Lin Tian''s movement, bits of sawdust emerged from the palm of his hand. Turned to powder! Lin Tian actually turned the wood in his hand to powder with a single grab! Seeing this scene, everyone''s eyes widened. This strength... Lei Jun also stared dumbfounded, paused for a moment, then came to his senses and shouted loudly, "Amazing!" "Amazing!" Hearing Lei Jun''s laugh, the others at the dinner table quickly reacted and shouted eagerly in response. Lin Tian smiled and said nothing. A few minutes later, Lin Tian left the private room, and Lei Jun personally escorted him out. "Brother Lei, no need to send me off. Go back," Lin Tian turned around, smiling. "Okay, okay, call me when you''re free," Lei Jun replied with a grin. "Yeah, see you!" Lin Tian chuckled, then left the private room and headed to his class''s room. Back at his class''s room, Lin Tian found that his classmates had not left yet; they were all gathered together, discussing something. "Lin Tian is here!" Seeing Lin Tian, a classmate yelled, and then all the classmates crowded around him. "Lin Tian" Various questions were directed at him. Everyone was dazzled by Lin Tian''s performance today. "Uh..." Facing the enthusiastic classmates, Lin Tian casually responded while concentrating most of his attention on his Sea of Consciousness. As Lin Tian focused his attention on the Sea of Consciousness, a synthetic electronic voice rang out: "Mission ''Rescue ****'' completed, reward one Supernatural Point." Hearing this, Lin Tian looked towards the sky in his Sea of Consciousness and then saw an additional golden Supernatural Point appear. "Another Supernatural Point added, I should have four now!" Lin Tian thought to himself as he glanced at the Supernatural Points floating in the air. "Lin Tian" As Lin Tian focused his attention on the Sea of Consciousness, the curious inquiries of his classmates also reached his ears. Lin Tian didn''t want to elaborate much, just casually responding. An hour later, the gathering dispersed, and when Zhong Jialiang was about to pay the bill, he was told that Lei Jun had already paid it. Hearing this, Zhong Jialiang again confirmed that Lin Tian was not simple and secretly decided to associate more with Lin Tian in the future. While Zhong Jialiang pondered, Lin Tian was currently taking a taxi home with Mengting and Xiaomeng. Sitting in the taxi, Li Xiaomeng still seemed excited, her face flushed as she looked at Lin Tian, her beautiful eyes sparkling, "Brother-in-law, you don''t know how cool you were then! How did it go? Oh, yes..." Pausing, Li Xiaomeng gestured grandly and genuinely said, "''Tell him to get the hell out!'' right?" Upon finishing, Li Xiaomeng looked at Lin Tian with an admiring gaze, her beautiful eyes twinkling, "So cool! They were all shocked! Haha!" "Uh" Lin Tian touched his nose, feeling somewhat embarrassed. He admitted that he was showing off a bit at the time. He had had some drinks and got carried away. If it were a usual day, Lin Tian would have taken action directly, not letting anyone point a gun at him. "Who was that guy? How do you know him?" These were the curious questions asked by Mengting sitting beside him. Lin Tian clearly knew whom she was asking about, and he immediately replied, "His name is Wu Fei, a friend I met a while ago. I beat him up once, and then he submitted to me." "You dared to hit him? He looked pretty cool today!" Hearing this, Li Xiaomeng looked at Lin Tian in astonishment. She distinctly remembered Wu Fei''s presence when he entered. Hearing Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian raised his eyebrow, a smug look on his face, "Others might not, but who am I? I''m your brother-in-law, there''s nothing I can''t handle! Haha!" "What nonsense are you talking!" Hearing the words ''brother-in-law'', Mengting''s face instantly flushed red, and she pinched Lin Tian''s side hard, her expression shy. Seeing Bu Mengting''s pretty face flushed red and shy, Lin Tian chuckled wickedly and gave her a big kiss, laughing, "I love it when you look like this." "Humph! Embarrassing!" At this sight, Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly and turned her head away. "Uh..." The driver, witnessing this through the rearview mirror, wore a speechless expression. These young people these days... Most importantly, how come these kids have such beautiful girlfriends while I''m nearly thirty and still don''t have one! Unaware of the driver''s thoughts, Lin Tian playfully teased Bu Mengting, making her face turn even redder. Amidst the laughter, twenty minutes later, they stopped the car at Green Light Residential Area. As soon as the car stopped, Li Xiaomeng hopped and skipped towards her house. After running for a bit, she suddenly remembered something, turned around, and shouted at Lin Tian, "Hey, what about the thing you promised me?" "What?" Lin Tian was bewildered. "What do you think?" Li Xiaomeng slowly extended two fingers and shook them. Seeing the two fair fingers stretched out by Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian instantly figured it out. Noticing Lin Tian''s expression, Li Xiaomeng giggled loudly, "Aren''t you going to buy it now? I''m starving!" "Didn''t you just eat..." Lin Tian was taken aback. "All this nonsense, just go already, and remember, buy two hundred packs first!" Li Xiaomeng said somewhat discontentedly, wrinkling her adorable nose. "What are you guys talking about?" Bu Mengting, standing nearby, looked bewildered at the two of them. She couldn''t understand what they were talking about at all. "It''s nothing, sis, let''s go home first!" Fearing Bu Mengting might catch on, Li Xiaomeng grabbed her hand and headed into the residential area. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As they walked, Li Xiaomeng yelled back, "Remember, I love the vegetable flavor the most! If you don''t buy it, hmm!" she said, waving her little fist. "Uh..." Lin Tian was momentarily dumbfounded. After a pause, he helplessly shook his head and turned to walk outside. What else could he do? Just buy it. About ten minutes later, Lin Tian appeared again at the entrance of the residential area, carrying two huge bags. He had bought two hundred packs of chips, nearly clearing out the neighborhood store''s stock. Carrying the heavy bags, Lin Tian walked into the residential area. "Woof woof!" After a few steps, suddenly, a joyous bark reached his ears. Lin Tian looked up and immediately saw a black Doberman running towards him at high speed. Seeing the Doberman, Lin Tian paused, then a flicker of happiness crossed his face, "Yangyang, you''re back?" "Woo woo~!" The Doberman quickly came up to Lin Tian, crouched down, and nodded. "Let''s head back home!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "Woo~!" The Doberman sat still, staring intently at the bags of chips in Lin Tian''s hands. Noticing the Doberman''s gaze, Lin Tian was at a loss for words. A foodie! Yet another foodie! Why do I keep encountering so many foodies! Even the dog is such a glutton! Helpless, Lin Tian stopped, put down the two bags, then pulled out a pack of chips and ripped it open, offering it, "Here, eat." "Woof!" With a loud bark, joy flashed in the Doberman''s eyes, and it swiftly lowered its head and dipped its tongue into the torn open chip bag. "Woo woo~!!" While eating, the Doberman continued whining happily. Lin Tian stood there, helpless, watching it, "Is it really necessary, getting so happy over some chips. Definitely a foodie." The Doberman ate quickly and finished the full bag of chips in mere seconds. After finishing the chips, the Doberman picked up the bag and quickly ran towards the nearby trash can. When it reached the trash can, the Doberman stood up, stretched its paw to open the lid, and then stuck its head over, dropping the bag it held into the can. Seeing this, Lin Tian praised, "Not bad, you know how to throw garbage now!" "Woof!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the Doberman barked proudly, tilting its head back slightly in pride. "Look at you, your tail is about to wag up to the sky!" Lin Tian said, somewhat exasperated, and bent down to pick up the two bags again, "Come on, let''s go home." "Woo woo!" Just then the Doberman ran back to Lin Tian, circling him and whining, its voice full of longing. Hearing the melancholic whining of the Doberman, Lin Tian was taken aback and asked, "What''s the matter?" "Woo woo!" The Doberman kept whining and then barked loudly in a certain direction. "Are you missing that girl Ruoyu?" After a pause, Lin Tian asked. "Woof woof!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the Doberman barked joyfully. "Alright, I''ll take you to see her this afternoon," Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "Woof!" The Doberman seemed very happy, spinning around in place. Chapter 146 - 131: Did I Manage to Do It? "Let''s go!" Having dealt with the Doberman, Lin Tian wanted to head home with the bag in hand. "Woof!" Little did he know, the Doberman called out to him again. "What do you want now?" Lin Tian looked at it helplessly. "Woof!" After barking once, the Doberman glanced at the bag in Lin Tian''s hand. "You want more?" Helplessly, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks and pulled out another pack. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Woof!" Seeing that Lin Tian was about to open it, the Doberman quickly barked. "Not open it?" Lin Tian looked up in astonishment. "Woof!" The Doberman nodded repeatedly. "Alright then, here you go!" Immediately, Lin Tian handed over a whole pack of chips to it. "Woof!" With that, the Doberman excitedly took the chips and hurried home. Watching the Doberman''s cheerful pace, Lin Tian was speechless. He followed behind carrying two big bags. When Lin Tian arrived at Li Xiaomeng''s front door upstairs carrying two big bags of chips, the Doberman had already gone back to hide the chips and came out again. Seeing it squatting by his side, Lin Tian glanced and didn''t pay attention, then knocked on the door. The door wasn''t knocked for long before it was immediately opened. "Where are the chips?" As soon as the door opened, Li Xiaomeng''s loud voice could be heard. Upon calling out, Li Xiaomeng saw the two big bags of chips on the ground and excitedly shouted, "Wow! So many!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, then said, "Well, Yangyang ate two bags. I''ll replenish them for you next time!" "Yangyang?" Hearing this, Li Xiaomeng was stunned, then turned her gaze behind Lin Tian and instantly saw the Doberman sitting on the ground. Seeing the Doberman, Li Xiaomeng''s beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement and exclaimed, "Is this the clever dog my sister mentioned?" "Woof woof!" The Doberman barked once, then stood up and took a step forward, stretching out a front paw. Seeing this, Lin Tian laughed and said, "It''s greeting you!" "Really?" Li Xiaomeng looked surprised, then reached out her small hand and grasped the Doberman''s outstretched paw, shaking it slightly, and laughed, "Hello there!" "Woof!" The Doberman responded. "Yay, it really understands what I''m saying!" Li Xiaomeng looked up at Lin Tian, her face filled with excitement. "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded, taking it for granted. "Wow! How cute!" Li Xiaomeng excitedly crouched down, extending her small hand slowly to stroke the Doberman''s head. "Woof woof~!" Li Xiaomeng''s action was very gentle, making the Doberman very comfortable, uttering contented woofs. "So adorable!" Li Xiaomeng exclaimed excitedly, her beautiful eyes sparkling. Turning her eyes, Li Xiaomeng stood up, grabbed Lin Tian''s arm, and shook it while coquettishly saying, "Brother-in-law, how about you let Yangyang stay and play with me for a few days?" Lin Tian gave a slight smile and curled his lips, saying, "You''ll have to ask Yangyang about that, but today''s definitely not possible. I need to take him to see his previous owner." "Is it that little girl?" Li Xiaomeng had also heard Bu Mengting talking about the Doberman''s story. "Aren''t you also a little one?" Lin Tian said, giving her a look. "Where am I little! Hmph!" Li Xiaomeng said, puffing out her chest indignantly. "Uh..." After glancing at the small buns puffing out in front of Li Xiaomeng''s chest, Lin Tian said nothing. "I don''t care, I want to play with Yangyang. I''m going with you this afternoon," Li Xiaomeng insisted. "Are you sure your parents will let you go out?" Lin Tian was at a loss for words. "You don''t have to worry about that. I have a way. Also, remember, you promised to listen to me! Hmph!" Li Xiaomeng said, tilting her head and snorting coldly. Hearing this, Lin Tian had a look of helplessness on his face. What more could he say? Since she wanted to go, then let her. It was just taking her along for some fun. Thinking it over, Lin Tian said, "Alright, as long as your parents agree, I have no objections." "Yay!" Li Xiaomeng yelled excitedly. ** After lunch and a little rest, Lin Tian prepared to head out with Li Xiaomeng and the Doberman. Somehow, Li Xiaomeng had managed to convince her parents, who had actually agreed to let her go out. Of course, most of it was probably because she was going with Lin Tian. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian said as he put on his clothes and turned to look at the Doberman. "Woof!" The Doberman barked, then ran off to a corner. Soon, Lin Tian saw the Doberman running back with a bag of unopened potato chips in its mouth. It was indeed that unopened bag of potato chips. Seeing the bag of potato chips in the mouth of the Doberman, Lin Tian was startled and exclaimed, "You''re not eating these chips because you want to give them to Ruoyu?" The Doberman nodded. "Well, that''s nice!" Lin Tian nodded approvingly, admiring the Doberman''s gesture." Seeing the Doberman actually giving its potato chips to its owner, Li Xiaomeng bit her finger hesitantly, pondering whether she should also bring something for the friend she had not yet met. But, she really didn''t want to part with them... "Alright, you little foodie, just keep them for yourself!" Lin Tian said, tapping Li Xiaomeng on the head, a look of incredulity on his face. "Okay, since you insist, I''ll reluctantly agree!" Li Xiaomeng said, finding an excuse for herself and smiling with relief. Hearing this, Lin Tian''s mouth twitched, speechless. With one person and one dog, Lin Tian walked out of the apartment complex, then hailed a taxi outside the complex. Half an hour later, Lin Tian, along with Li Xiaomeng and the Doberman, walked towards Liu Ruoyu''s house. As soon as they entered the apartment complex where Liu Ruoyu lived, the Doberman became very excited and, without waiting for Lin Tian, dashed forward. Chapter 147 - 131: Did I Manage to Do It? _2 "Woof woof!" When Lin Tian and Li Xiaomeng arrived downstairs at Liu Ruoyu''s house, they saw the Doberman placing some chips on the ground and barking up at the building. "Yangyang?" A moment after they called out, a surprised voice came from the third-floor balcony, and a cute little girl appeared there. "Woof woof!" Seeing the girl, the Doberman barked even more joyfully. "Yangyang, it really is you! Wait for me!" The girl exclaimed excitedly and then turned and quickly ran downstairs. After a short wait, a little girl in a white dress came running over swiftly. "Woof woof!" Seeing the little girl, the Doberman ran over with a joyful face. "Yangyang, I''ve missed you so much!" Liu Ruoyu hugged the Doberman''s neck excitedly. "Woo woo!" The Doberman whined affectionately. After barking for a while, the Doberman wriggled out of Liu Ruoyu''s arms and then turned and ran towards Lin Tian. Reaching its original spot, the Doberman picked up the chips from the ground and ran happily back to Liu Ruoyu. "Woof!" The Doberman offered the chips it held in its mouth to Liu Ruoyu. "For me?" Liu Ruoyu exclaimed with surprise. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Woof!" The Doberman nodded. "Thank you!" Liu Ruoyu accepted the chips with a delighted face. After chatting with the Doberman for a while, Liu Ruoyu stood up, her face breaking into a sweet smile, and said to Lin Tian, "Hello, big brother." "Ruoyu, have you eaten?" Lin Tian asked with a light smile. "I have." Ever since Lin Tian had brought the Doberman back to his house, he had brought it to visit the little girl several times, so Lin Tian and Liu Ruoyu were quite familiar with each other. "Big brother, can I play with Yangyang a bit longer today?" Liu Ruoyu asked, blinking her big beautiful eyes and looking at Lin Tian expectantly. "Hmm, aren''t your parents around?" Lin Tian mused and then said. "They''re not here, they''ve gone out!" Liu Ruoyu nodded eagerly. "Alright then, you can play for a longer time today, but don''t go too far," Lin Tian paused, thought for a moment, and then suggested, "Let''s play in the park next to your house." "Okay!" Liu Ruoyu''s face lit up with excitement. Looking at Liu Ruoyu and then at Li Xiaomeng beside him, Lin Tian introduced, "This is Li Xiaomeng. She''s twelve years old, a year older than you." After speaking, Lin Tian turned to Li Xiaomeng and said, "Xiaomeng, this is Liu Ruoyu." "Yeah!" Li Xiaomeng nodded, then seriously looked at Liu Ruoyu and said, "I''m older than you, can you call me sister? I''ll share tasty treats with you!" Biting her lip, Liu Ruoyu hesitated for a moment and then lightly nodded. Seeing Liu Ruoyu nod, Li Xiaomeng''s eyes sparkled, she jumped up and exclaimed, "Yay, I have a little sister now!" Seeing the excited Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian was speechless for a moment. These two kids had completely different personalities. Li Xiaomeng was lively and a bit wilful, while Liu Ruoyu seemed very quiet. Shaking his head, Lin Tian patted Li Xiaomeng''s bottom and said, "Enough yelling! Let''s go." To his surprise, Li Xiaomeng suddenly jumped up, clutching her buttocks, and pouted at Lin Tian, "You pinched my butt!" "What butt do you little brat have!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes, called the Doberman, and then walked ahead without paying her any more attention. Seeing Lin Tian walk away, Liu Ruoyu quickly followed, and the Doberman joyfully hopped along behind. Seeing no one was paying attention to her, Li Xiaomeng pouted, rubbed her butt, mumbled something to herself, and then followed them as well. There was a park called Huangshan Park near Liu Ruoyu''s house, only a ten-minute walk from her home. Since it was the weekend, the park was very crowded. As soon as they entered the park, Li Xiaomeng forgot her recent displeasure and quickly started chasing and playing with Liu Ruoyu and the Doberman. Wherever they ran, their laughter echoed like tinkling bells. Half an hour later, the trio arrived in a peach orchard within the park. Looking at all the peach trees around, Li Xiaomeng asked curiously, "What kind of trees are these, there are so many!" "These are peach trees. They bloom in spring and are very beautiful!" Liu Ruoyu said with a smile. After half an hour of frolicking, the two little girls had already become good friends. "Are they really that beautiful?" Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened. "Yes! In spring, this place will be full of peach blossoms as far as the eye can see. It''s really pretty!" Liu Ruoyu said sweetly, smiling. Then she looked down at the Doberman next to her and asked, "Right, Yangyang?" "Woof!" the Doberman replied. "I can''t wait!" Hearing this, Li Xiaomeng''s face was full of anticipation. After dreaming for a while, Li Xiaomeng turned her head, looking expectantly at Lin Tian, "Dear brother-in-law, sister said you can perform magic. Can you make these trees blossom with peach flowers?" "Ah?" Lin Tian was startled. "Please?" Li Xiaomeng clasped Lin Tian''s arm, shaking it as she cooed. "This..." Lin Tian was somewhat flustered. Peach blossoms? That was not impossible, using the Time Powder on the plants. The problem was that it would cost a Supernatural Point. Lin Tian was somewhat reluctant. "Please?" Seeing Lin Tian hesitate, Li Xiaomeng continued to act spoiled, and after a while, seeing that Lin Tian still did not agree, she immediately glared at him with wide eyes, "If you don''t agree, I''ll tell my sister you touched my butt!" "Uh..." Lin Tian was stunned. What was this nonsense! "Peach blossoms bloom in spring, little brat, don''t you even know that?" Just as Lin Tian was about to speak, suddenly, a mocking female voice sounded beside his ear. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian frowned and soon saw a couple sitting under a tree in the shade about four or five meters away. Clearly, the remark had just come from the girl. And this girl was quite unattractive, with a face full of acne. Li Xiaomeng was a sensitive girl, and she could naturally detect the mockery in the person''s words. Immediately, Li Xiaomeng glared with wide eyes and shot back, "If you don''t understand, then don''t talk nonsense, okay?" "I don''t understand? Idiot!" Hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, the girl immediately rolled her eyes, showing disdain. "You, how can you swear at people?" Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened, visibly upset. "Forget it, let''s not talk about it." At this moment, Liu Ruoyu gently pulled on Li Xiaomeng''s hand. "No! I won''t let it go!" Li Xiaomeng said angrily, took a breath, then turned to Lin Tian and shouted, "Can you do it or not? If you can, then do it and slap that woman''s face hard!" "Uh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled. Li Xiaomeng was quite fierce! The words of the girl nearby also annoyed Lin Tian, but what surprised him even more was how fierce Li Xiaomeng''s personality was. "Change what! Little brat!" Hearing Li Xiaomeng challenge her, the girl shot back immediately. Lin Tian squinted his eyes, just about to say something, suddenly, Lin Tian was startled. A synthetic electronic voice sounded in his mind: "Task: Fulfill the wishes of Li Xiaomeng and Liu Ruoyu. Task reward: Two Supernatural Points. Be warned, this is a twin task, failing to complete it will result in the deduction of two Supernatural Points." "Uh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback. A twin task? What was that? Immediately, Lin Tian''s gaze swept over Li Xiaomeng and Liu Ruoyu, instantly seeing the red light flashing on the two girls. Was that the light of the task? Seeing the flashing red light on the two girls, a realization flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. Seeing Lin Tian still in a daze, Li Xiaomeng grew somewhat irritated and shouted, "Say something! Can you do it? If you don''t speak, I won''t talk to you anymore!" Li Xiaomeng glared at Lin Tian, pouting angrily. "Little brat, isn''t it obvious? He obviously can''t do it, okay!" The girl looked at Li Xiaomeng with a mocking face. She was really annoyed that this kid was still being mouthy. Hearing this, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, turned slowly, and looked her up and down, "What if I can do it?" "If you can do it, I''ll eat this tree!" the girl said mockingly, looking at Lin Tian. You can do it? International joke? "Heh, very well!" Lin Tian slowly nodded, his mouth curling up, a mocking smile appearing on his lips. Chapter 148 - 132 Peach Blossoms in Bloom Looking half-amused, Lin Tian glanced at the woman, smacking his lips, then ignored her and turned to Li Xiaomeng, "Xiaomeng, I''ll transform for you to see!" "Really?" Li Xiaomeng''s face lit up with surprise! "Of course!" "You''re not deceiving me?" Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened. "What do you think!" Lin Tian said with a smile as he looked at her. "Great! Then transform now!" Li Xiaomeng exclaimed hastily. Hearing their conversation, Liu Ruoyu, who was next door, also widened her eyes, full of curiosity. She too was eager to witness this scene, but she still couldn''t believe that Lin Tian could actually manage it. "No need to rush." Lin Tian smiled and told Li Xiaomeng, "Copy my movements, I''ll let you transform!" "Okay!" Li Xiaomeng said somewhat excitedly. She truly believed in Lin Tian. "Here, reach out your hand!" Lin Tian extended his hand, instructing Li Xiaomeng to emulate him. "Like this?" Li Xiaomeng reached out with her fair, small hand. "Right, then you do like this, swing your hand and shout ''change'' loudly!" Lin Tian explained, demonstrating the motions. "Like this?" Li Xiaomeng mimicked the gesture. "Right!" Lin Tian nodded his head. "Then I''ve got it!" Li Xiaomeng nodded. "Alright then, let''s start!" Lin Tian said with a smile. "It''s just like this?" Li Xiaomeng asked incredulously. She couldn''t believe that merely waving her hand would make the peach trees bloom. She''s not a fairy after all. "Trust me, just follow my lead!" Lin Tian reassured her with a confident smile. Saying this, he quickly exchanged for some Time Powder in his mind. "Alright then, here I go!" Seeing Lin Tian so confident, Li Xiaomeng believed him too, took a deep breath, and stretched out her slightly chubby hand. Then, Li Xiaomeng focused intensely, her hand slowly tracing an arc in the air, then loudly she cried, "Change!" After that, Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened as she looked up at the peach tree above her. Liu Ruoyu looked up as well. It wasn''t just the two of them; the couple there also involuntarily turned their gazes toward the peach tree. Silence! Silence! A moment of silence! No reaction at all! Not the slightest reaction! The peach tree showed no change whatsoever. After a moment, the woman scoffed with disdain, "Idiot!" Drip Tears started swirling in Li Xiaomeng''s eyes! Crying! Aggrieved! This time, Li Xiaomeng really felt like crying. Noticing the tears in Li Xiaomeng''s eyes, Lin Tian panicked and stopped playing around. With a flick of his hand, he scattered the Time Powder he was holding and then pointed upwards urgently, "Look quickly!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Xiaomeng looked up at the peach tree again. Meanwhile, as Lin Tian had just motioned, a whiff of white powder drifted from the palm of his hand, slowly floating towards the surrounding peach trees and entering them. As the white powder entered the trees, clusters of pink buds emerged from the branches. One by one, the pink buds suddenly burst forth from the branches, then slowly unfolded, eventually revealing petals of peach blossoms like opening umbrellas. Peach blossoms bloomed one after another! One by one! The peach blossoms started blooming at a speed visible to the naked eye above their heads. Stunned! Seeing this, everyone was stunned. The couple looked up dumbfounded at the scene. "Look, those peach trees over there are blooming too!" Suddenly, Liu Ruoyu pointed excitedly at another peach tree. Ever since the tree above them bloomed, the nearby trees followed suit as if contagious, eventually, the entire orchard blossomed into pink peach flowers. Instantly, the entire grove was engulfed in a sea of pink blossoms. Astonished! Shocked! Seeing this, Li Xiaomeng too was dumbfounded, staring blankly as she couldn''t have anticipated such a scene. Really, the peach blossoms had actually bloomed. "This" The couple stared blankly, unable to react for a moment. Really? The peach blossoms had actually bloomed? Impossible, right? Instinctively, the woman plucked a pink peach blossom. It felt delicate to the touch, and lowering her head to smell it, there was even a faint fragrance of peach blossoms. It was real, truly real! Looking at the petal in her hand, the woman was shocked, staring blankly, then she raised her head to look at Lin Tian, her face still in a daze. He had actually made it happen? "Look, all the peach blossoms are in bloom!" The whole peach blossom grove bloomed rapidly and attracted people''s attention. Soon, exclamations of surprise could be heard. Many people rushed over here. At the same time, a synthetic electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission to fulfill Liu Ruoyu and Li Xiaomeng''s wishes is completed, awarding two Superpower Points." As the voice ended, Lin Tian felt instantly that two golden Superpower Points had appeared in his Sea of Consciousness. Having used up one before, and with the newly added one, Lin Tian now had five Superpower Points. "Wow! It''s true, the peach blossoms are really in full bloom! What''s going on?" "Yeah, it''s so strange!" Astonished voices echoed around. Meanwhile, people began to take out their phones to record this amazing scene. Hearing the discussions around her, Li Xiaomeng had recovered from her shock. She then put her hands on her hips and looked triumphantly at that woman, "Weren''t you saying you wanted to eat this tree? Eat it then!" "Forget it, Xiaomeng!" Lin Tian shook his head, stopping Li Xiaomeng''s taunting. Although he wasn''t afraid of this couple, he didn''t want this conflict to attract a crowd of onlookers. Now that no one had connected this strange event with him yet, it was for the best. Lin Tian also didn''t want to be so high-profile. "Why not? Why did you stop me?" Li Xiaomeng felt a bit dissatisfied, thinking Lin Tian was being too soft. "It''s okay, we''ll talk about it later." Fearing that Li Xiaomeng might shout, Lin Tian took her hand and led her away. After walking a distance, Lin Tian let go of Li Xiaomeng''s hand and said, "If a dog bites you, you can''t exactly bite it back!" "It''s not about biting back, I want to break the dog''s teeth!" Li Xiaomeng puffed her cheeks, frustrated. "" Lin Tian was speechless. "Woof woof" Right then, the Doberman started whining, looking displeased at the two of them. "Um" Lin Tian paused, looking at the Doberman, "It''s not about you..." After speaking to the Doberman, Lin Tian turned to Li Xiaomeng with a serious face, "You know how outstanding your brother-in-law is. I attract attention wherever I go. Sigh, can''t help it, I''m just too excellent. I''m afraid of being dissected by people, so I must keep a low profile. You understand..." After saying this, Lin Tian even feigned loneliness with a toss of his head. Seeing Lin Tian''s narcissistic demeanor, Li Xiaomeng was speechless and rolled her eyes. However, because of Lin Tian''s antics, the anger in Li Xiaomeng''s heart also dissolved. Seeing Li Xiaomeng''s reaction, Lin Tian finally heaved a sigh of relief and thought to himself, "Finally managed that..." Afterward, the three of them played in the woods for another hour. Seeing it was getting late and afraid that Liu Ruoyu''s parents would notice, the three had no choice but to head back. Lin Tian took Liu Ruoyu home, then returned with Li Xiaomeng and the Doberman. ** The next day, after lunch, Lin Tian got ready early. He checked the time and opened his room door. Today was the day He Qianqian was coming to Wu''an City, and Lin Tian had promised to meet her. He had just opened the door, intending to walk to the stairs, when suddenly, the door across opened. It was Li Xiaomeng! As soon as she opened the door, she saw Lin Tian, and immediately shouted, "Brother-in-law, where are you going?" "Just out for a stroll!" Lin Tian didn''t stop but quickened his pace downstairs. "Wait for me, I''m coming too!" Li Xiaomeng shouted. "No need, I''m going alone!" Hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, Lin Tian hastened his steps. Seeing Lin Tian''s quickly receding figure, Li Xiaomeng scrunched up her cute little nose, suspicious, "He''s so afraid of me; he must be hiding some unspeakable secrets! Hmph!" Having shaken off Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. Now, Li Xiaomeng had somewhat intimidated Lin Tian. "Hurry up and start the new semester, then I won''t have to see her again, she''s too much trouble!" Lin Tian helplessly shook his head, then quickly walked to the exit of the residential area. Upon reaching the outside of the residential area, Lin Tian hailed a taxi and headed toward the train station. When Lin Tian arrived at the train station, it was only two o''clock in the afternoon, and there was still one hour until He Qianqian''s train arrived. However, Lin Tian didn''t mind, it was always good to be early, just in case the train arrived early. He couldn''t let the girl wait for him. Looking up at the time, and seeing it was still early, Lin Tian found a seat, took out his phone, and began reading a novel. With a novel to read, the time didn''t feel too long. Thus, time slowly passed as Lin Tian concentrated on his novel. Soon, three o''clock arrived. Lin Tian looked up and saw that He Qianqian''s train was delayed by fifteen minutes. "Delayed again!" Lin Tian was resigned. Even though He Qianqian hadn''t arrived yet, Lin Tian didn''t continue reading. Instead, he stood up, put his phone away, and patted his somewhat numb buttocks, preparing to wait. Within the waiting, fifteen minutes passed, and He Qianqian''s train finally arrived at the station. Standing at the exit, Lin Tian scanned the crowd. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he quickly walked over! "Qianqian!" As he made his way through the crowd, Lin Tian shouted. Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, He Qianqian glanced around, and then saw Lin Tian. "Gorgeous, long time no see!" Seeing He Qiongian, Lin Tian chortled and then bent down to pick up her luggage. "A month apart and you''re still as cheeky as ever!" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. Lin Tian chuckled but didn''t say anything. Holding the luggage, Lin Tian and He Qianqian walked out of the train station. On the way, Lin Tian occasionally glanced at He Qianqian. Noticing Lin Tian''s frequent glances, He Qianqian''s face blushed as she glared at him, "What are you looking at!" "At a beauty! I''m wondering how there could be such a beautiful girl in the world!" Lin Tian said exaggeratedly. "There you go again!" Hearing Lin Tian''s remark, He Qianqian was resigned. She shook her head and ignored him. Lin Tian giggled and took He Qianqian''s hand. Soon after, the two walked out of the train station and were about to hail a taxi to the university when suddenly a series of exclamations in front caught their attention. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 149 - 133 Magic Different World Hearing the exclamations, Lin Tian looked forward curiously, seeing a crowd gathered with intermittent gasps of surprise coming from within. Feeling curious, He Qianqian tugged at Lin Tian''s hand and said, "Let''s go take a look." With that, she walked over, her face full of curiosity. She wondered what could be attracting such a chorus of astonishment. Helplessly, Lin Tian could only follow. As he squeezed through the crowd and took a look, he was instantly stunned. It was her. Yan Yan! Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian still remembered the girl he had met while he was out on the pedestrian street with Bu Mengting last time. Yan Yan was indeed the magician girl Lin Tian had encountered, and he still remembered helping her turn a seed into a large tree and getting a Supernatural Point from her. Glancing over at Yan Yan, he noticed she was performing magic inside the crowd. "Look here, everyone, do you see the one-yuan coin in my hand?" she said, gripping the coin and slowly moving it in front of the crowd to show them clearly. After everyone saw it clearly, Yan Yan placed the coin from her right hand into her left palm, then looked up at the crowd and announced, "Pay attention, there is just this single coin here." Saying this, Yan Yan''s left palm slowly clenched. After clenching it, she raised it high, shouting to the crowd, "You all saw that I''m holding one coin only in this hand." "But is that really the case?" Yan Yan said with a slight smile, lowering her raised hand and slowly opening it. Everyone''s eyes widened in anticipation. Nothing! Empty! Yan Yan''s hand was completely empty! The coin had disappeared! Silent... Seeing this, Lin Tian felt speechless. This girl with her same old tricks... "But that''s not the main event, what comes next is the miracle!" Yan Yan continued her enthusiastic performance as Lin Tian was speechless, slowly closing her left hand that had held the coin. She held her fist tightly for thirty seconds, then suddenly flung it open! Everyone watching had their eyes glued to Yan Yan''s movements. Two coins! Yan Yan''s palm now had two coins inside! But there had only been one just a moment ago! Instantly, the place erupted in exclamations of awe. Watching this, Lin Tian felt even more speechless. Couldn''t she change it up a little? Lin Tian wanted to tell He Qianqian to leave, but he saw that she was watching intently, so he opened his mouth but ended up not saying a word. Let it be, if she wants to watch, we''ll watch. "Next up..." As Yan Yan was about to say something after performing the trick, she suddenly looked in one direction, paused, and then her eyes lit up. Noticing Yan Yan''s gaze, Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat, Oh no! He had been spotted. Lin Tian thought to turn and walk away, but Yan Yan didn''t give him the chance. She quickly stepped up, grabbed Lin Tian''s hand, and shouted to the crowd, "Wasn''t my magic spectacular just now?" "Amazing!" Cheers and applause filled the air. Yan Yan''s skills were indeed good, and it was likely that anyone watching her magic would be excited. Hearing the crowd''s response, Yan Yan''s mouth curled into a smile, and she shouted, "But we have an even more amazing magician here! How about we ask him to perform a trick?" With that said, Yan Yan lifted up Lin Tian''s hand. Lin Tian wore a resigned expression as Yan Yan held up his hand. There was no escaping now. Seeing this, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian curiously and asked, "Lin Tian, you can do magic too?" "Uh, well, a little bit!" Lin Tian laughed awkwardly and took a step back, whispering to Yan Yan, "What are you trying to do?" "Hmm, do you still remember how you ditched me last time?" "Alright, alright, I''m sorry. Can we talk about this next time?" "Hehe, not bad, huh? Last time it was one girl, and now you''ve switched to another!" Yan Yan said with a mischievous smile. "It''s over..." Just what he was afraid of. This was exactly what Lin Tian had been dreading. With no other choice, Lin Tian compromised, "Alright, what do you want to do?" "If you don''t want me to complain, you''ll have to do as I say, now perform a magic trick for me, okay?" "I don''t have any props." "I do!" "" Lin Tian fell silent; he didn''t know any magic tricks. "What are you two whispering about?" Seeing the two of them talking secretly, He Qianqian looked at them suspiciously. "Nothing." Lin Tian answered casually. Just as he was wondering what to do, Yan Yan dashed to He Qianqian''s side, lavishly praising how amazing Lin Tian''s magic was and suggesting she wanted Lin Tian as her teacher. Hearing these words, Lin Tian was speechless. And after hearing Yan Yan''s words, He Qianqian was perplexed and looked at Lin Tian, "Are you really that amazing, Lin Tian?" Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian sighed, Sister, I don''t know any magic at all. But before Lin Tian could finish his lament, suddenly, a synthetic electronic voice rang inside his head, "Task: Perform a magic trick that satisfies He Qianqian on the spot. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point." "Huh" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was stunned. A mission now, of all times? Upon hearing the voice of this task, Lin Tian had no choice but to consider the feasibility of performing a magic act. There was no other way, it was for the mission, for the Supernatural Points. While Lin Tian was contemplating, Yan Yan continued to stir up the audience''s excitement: "Everyone, this gentleman is a magician a hundred times more amazing than me, super impressive! Everyone, don''t you want to see his performance?" "Yes!" A chorus of shouts erupted from the crowd. Yan Yan''s performance had already left them in awe, so wouldn''t a more impressive act be even more thrilling? "Well then, let''s welcome him with applause!" Saying so, Yan Yan led the crowd in clapping. "Clap clap!" Instantly, applause filled the venue. Lin Tian glanced around, rapidly scanning his supernatural abilities in his mind to find one that could be of use. After a quick look, Lin Tian''s gaze steadied. Maybe it could work. "Welcome him, everyone, with even warmer applause!" Yan Yan shouted. "Clap clap!" Following Yan Yan''s voice, everyone clapped more vigorously, all eyes turning to Lin Tian. At that moment, Lin Tian had decided on his next performance and stepped into the center of the circle. Seeing Lin Tian enter, the audience fell silent. Scanning the onlookers, Lin Tian spoke: "Since everyone is so enthusiastic, I can''t just not perform. Alright, I will do one act." Having said that, Lin Tian shifted his gaze and asked the people: "Who has an extra set of clothes? Lend me one." "I do!" A girl immediately raised her hand. Lin Tian''s gaze swept over and saw a young girl, who looked like a white-collar worker. She was wearing a white blazer. "Alright, I''ll just borrow this lady''s jacket for a moment." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, the girl swiftly took off her blazer and handed it to Lin Tian. Lin Tian took the jacket, and immediately a scent wafted to him; the blazer still carried a hint of the girl''s fragrance. Taking a deep breath and shaking his head, Lin Tian knew it wasn''t the time to think about these things and said while holding the blazer: "I''m going to roll this jacket into something resembling a cylinder." As he spoke, Lin Tian rolled the white blazer into a cylinder. The cylinder was very short, about the length of half an arm, and it was narrow, just wide enough to fit an arm through. After rolling the blazer, Lin Tian looked at the audience and said, "This magic is called ''Another World''." "What does that mean?" As he spoke, Lin Tian raised the cylinder-shaped blazer and said, "It means that when my hand passes through this hole, my hand is no longer in this world, but has gone to another." "Look" he gestured, "The hole is very small and short; my hand can''t hide anywhere. And in a moment, when my hand passes through, it won''t come out from the other end, but will instead disappear!" Hearing Lin Tian''s explanation, everyone was stunned. After a pause, a buzz of skepticism filled the venue. "Really? How is that possible?" "That can''t be!" "No one can be that amazing!" A wave of doubtful voices rose from the audience; to them, it seemed entirely impossible. Yan Yan also widened her eyes in curiosity; she could not figure out how Lin Tian could achieve this. Hearing the audience''s voices, Lin Tian smiled faintly: "It seems many people don''t believe it. Well, let the truth be decided by our hands." With that, Lin Tian picked up the rolled-up blazer, looked at the audience, and announced: "I''m starting now!" At Lin Tian''s words, the crowd fell silent again, their eyes wide as they watched him. Under everyone''s gaze, Lin Tian''s hand slowly entered the hole, his palm first, then his arm, until his entire arm was inside, up to the armpit! Witnessing this scene, the people''s eyes bulged in disbelief! Passing through, Lin Tian''s entire arm went through, but there was no sign of his hand emerging from the other end of the rolled-up hole! How could that be! It was magical! Keep in mind the hole was small, and the rolled-up jacket was only as long as half a sleeve; there was nowhere to hide! But now Lin Tian had his entire arm extended inside, and yet there was no hand coming out from the other side! It was magical! How did he do it? Was it really another world? Seeing the expressions on the audience''s faces, Lin Tian smiled slightly. Then he slowly extended his hand back out. When Lin Tian completely withdrew his hand, he gave the blazer a flick. After a moment of silence, applause broke out from the crowd! Amazement! Around the hall, exclamations of astonishment resounded. And He Qianqian was also visibly shocked! Wait! But Lin Tian waited a moment and realized there was still no prompt indicating the completion of the task. This puzzled Lin Tian. Wasn''t that enough? After waiting a bit longer, it became clear that this magic trick alone really wouldn''t suffice. Clenching his teeth, Lin Tian decided he had no choice but to use another magic trick! Thinking this, Lin Tian instantly summoned the superpower menu again. ............................................. Chapter 150 - 134: The Taste is Not Ordinary After performing the magic trick of passing an arm through a hoop without any indication the task was complete, Lin Tian had no choice but to resort to his backup plan. With this thought, Lin Tian''s consciousness dove into his Sea of Consciousness and quickly summoned the superpower menu. His gaze swept across, and he fixated on a particular ability: "Level 1 Anti-Gravity: Can make an object weighing up to four hundred jin float up twenty centimeters. Requires one Supernatural Point to exchange!" After a glance at this superpower, Lin Tian immediately chose to exchange for it. In his view, this ability wasn''t very useful. But now, it was perfect for performing a magic trick. Once he had exchanged the superpower, Lin Tian quickly regained his senses and, with a smile, looked at the audience, "Was that magic trick spectacular or what?" "Spectacular!" A round of applause erupted from the crowd. "Do another one!" Suddenly, another round of cheers sounded from the crowd. "Yes, do another one!" The atmosphere was incredibly lively. Hearing the crowd''s shouts, Lin Tian smiled slightly and pressed his hand down to quiet them. Once everyone had calmed down, Lin Tian looked at the audience and said with a smile, "Since everyone is so enthusiastic, I will perform another trick!" At this point, Lin Tian paused briefly in his speech, his eyes sweeping over the faces of the crowd before he continued with a smile, "Many of you may have seen those magicians'' levitation performances on TV or computers, and now, today, I will perform it live for you!" The crowd, upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, was taken aback and then appeared eager. Levitation, that is, a person flying up! It was a dream for many, and now they were about to witness such a magic trick liveall were highly anticipative. Yan Yan, standing beside him, was stunned upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. Levitation magic? No way? How could that be possible? This wasn''t just any small trickLin Tian had made no prior preparations. How could he possibly achieve it? Yan Yan''s face was a picture of shock. Lin Tian''s gaze swept lightly across the audience, pausing momentarily on He Qianqian''s face and noticing her keen interest in the trick. Seeing He Qianqian''s reaction, Lin Tian felt mostly relieved. This magic should be enough to complete the task, right? If not, there was nothing more he could do. With these thoughts, Lin Tian then looked at the crowd and shouted, "Alright, who wants to come up and experience the sensation of floating? I need two volunteers." "Me! Me!" Everyone was eager, with many hands shooting up. Lin Tian scanned the crowd and his gaze settled on the female white-collar who had helped him with his coat; he looked at her and smiled, "This lady helped me just now. Please come on over!" The girl ran over excitedly after hearing Lin Tian''s words. "And you!" Lin Tian then pointed at a randomly selected middle-aged man. "Come on, stand in front of me! Backs towards me!" Lin Tian instructed as he looked at the two of them. Responding to Lin Tian''s instruction, both people obediently stood side by side with their backs towards him. Seeing that the two were ready, Lin Tian raised his head to address the onlooking crowd, "Alright, I''m going to start now." After speaking, he then told the two volunteers, "Both of you, close your eyes and enjoy the experience!" With Lin Tian''s words, the two obediently closed their eyes. Seeing that the volunteers were ready, Lin Tian placed a finger to his lips, signaling the crowd for silence. Seeing Lin Tian gesture for quiet, the spectators hushed; all eyes were on Lin Tian. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once the surrounding people settled down, Lin Tian took a deep breath and became very serious. After waiting a few seconds, he slowly extended both palms, open with the palms facing up. Lin Tian''s hands slowly rose, his movements delicate as if he was lifting something tangible. Bulging eyes! Everyone''s eyes bulged as they watched Lin Tian. Whoosh, whoosh! Lin Tian''s hands slowly, ever so slowly rose, his movement unhurried. All eyes were still bulging, darting back and forth between Lin Tian and the two people in front of him. Both Yan Yan and He Qianqian also widened their eyes. All of a sudden Someone''s eyes bulged with incredulity! "Look!" Unable to restrain themselves, someone in the crowd shouted out, pointing at the feet of the two people in front of Lin Tian. All eyes turned toward the feet of the two volunteers in front of Lin Tian. Then everyone''s eyes bulged, faces filled with disbelief! Floating! The two people slowly levitated, their feet gradually leaving the ground! Higher and higher! Higher and higher! Finally, both volunteers'' feet were completely off the ground, their entire bodies floating about twenty centimeters in the air. Stunned! Everyone was stunned by the sight. He Qianqian also opened her mouth wide, covering her mouth in disbelief! Incredible, absolutely magical. "They''ve risen! They''re really floating!" After a brief shock, a wave of amazed exclamations rose from the crowd. Instantly, the scene erupted into noise, filled with a buzz of conversation and sounds of admiration. The surrounding chatter prompted the two volunteers with closed eyes to instinctively open their eyes and immediately looked down towards their feet. They too were stunnedfloating! I actually started to float. My body was floating in the air. It was then that a synthesized electronic voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission completed, He Qianqian is satisfied with the magic performed. Reward: one Supernatural Point." The moment the synthesized voice echoed in his mind, Lin Tian''s thoughts moved, and he instantly stopped using his superpower. Thud! With Lin Tian''s motion, the two floating people instantly fell to the ground. "Thank you!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile, giving a bow and leading a somewhat astonished He Qianqian through the crowd and away. Seeing Lin Tian leave, Yan Yan was startled and then quickly gathered her things to follow him. Lin Tian, dragging his luggage, couldn''t walk very fast, and before long, Yan Yan had caught up to him. The moment she caught up, Yan Yan''s eyes widened as she looked at Lin Tian, "How did you do that?" Lin Tian stopped walking and looked at her helplessly, "Miss, I''m busy right now, can we talk another day?" "If you promise to teach me magic, I''ll agree!" Lin Tian pouted. If it weren''t for her having something on him, he wouldn''t bother with her, but now he had no choice and had to satisfy her request. Thinking this, Lin Tian helplessly nodded, "Alright, no problem, but I don''t have time right now." "Then give me your phone number!" Afraid Lin Tian would run off like last time, Yan Yan spoke up. "Here you go, 131..." As soon as Lin Tian recited the number, Yan Yan dialed it immediately, and sure enough, Lin Tian''s phone rang. Seeing Lin Tian''s phone ring, Yan Yan finally nodded satisfied. "Okay, we''ll chat another day, I have things to do." Saying this, Lin Tian took He Qianqian''s hand and walked forward. Watching the retreating figures of Lin Tian and He Qianqian, Yan Yan held her phone and smirked triumphantly, "Let''s see where you can run this time! Kid, you even dare to play two-timing, now you''ll obediently listen to mamma!" Still being lead away by Lin Tian, it took He Qianqian a good while to snap back to reality, she was still somewhat immersed in the magic Lin Tian had just performed. Turning her head, she looked at Lin Tian with some astonishment, "Lin Tian, was that all real just now?" "What was real?" Lin Tian asked, puzzled. "The magic, did those people really float up?" He Qianqian still couldn''t quite believe it. "Of course, it was real!" Lin Tian naturally nodded his head. "How come I never knew you could do magic before?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, puzzled. "Who am I, huh!" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and proudly tilted his head, "I''m your husband! There''s nothing I can''t do!" "You''d die if you didn''t brag for a day, wouldn''t you!" Lin Tian''s words left He Qianqian speechless, and she rolled her eyes. Afterward, they took a cab to school. Arriving at school, and at He Qianqian''s dorm, Lin Tian helped tidy up a bit. Then, they went out for dinner together. After dinner, they went to a hotel and got a room. With her head resting on Lin Tian''s chest, He Qianqian used her jade finger to draw circles gently on his chest. After playing around for a while and thinking of something, He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian, "Can you really make people float?" "Of course!" Lin Tian looked down at her, puzzled by her sudden question. "Then, can we..." He Qianqian suddenly became shy, lowering her head slightly, not daring to meet Lin Tian''s eyes, she whispered, "Can we do it in mid-air...?" "Do what in mid-air?" Lin Tian was confused. "You know!" He Qianqian''s expression was shy. "Which one?" Lin Tian was taken aback. "Just that!" He Qianqian''s shyness mixed with a hint of irritation. Idiot! "..." After a pause, Lin Tian finally realized what she meant and laughed, "Sure, why not!" Woosh! He Qianqian''s body suddenly began to float, followed closely by Lin Tian''s body rising into the air! "Ahh..." It was then that Lin Tian discovered this other use for levitation. ** Neither of them wanted to speak. Lin Tian lay quietly on the bed. Suddenly, a synthesized electronic voice rang out in his mind. "Ding-dong! System update! The update will take ten minutes. The superpower menu will not be available during the update time!" The sudden voice startled Lin Tian. What? An update? Why is the system updating now? Lin Tian was puzzled. After thinking for a long while, Lin Tian couldn''t figure it out. Fortunately, the system update wasn''t going to take long. After some anxious waiting, after ten minutes, the familiar voice arrived, "Ding! System update completed, the super mission program is now open." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian quickly closed his eyes and began to understand this newly opened function. As Lin Tian''s consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, he instantly understood the new feature, "Super Mission: This mission is a series of super tasks. There are ten mini-tasks in total. For each completed mini-task, the system will reward one Supernatural Point. If not completed, two Supernatural Points will be deducted. If all ten tasks are completed, at the moment the tenth task is finished, an additional reward of ten Supernatural Points will be granted." "Super Missions will initiate randomly." Chapter 151 - 135 What Do You Want Now? "A super task?" Lin Tian was taken aback upon hearing this. How did this come about? Moreover, whether the super task was good or bad was unclear. However, from the looks of it, completing it meant a huge reward, but failing would bring misfortune. Lin Tian clearly saw that failing to complete it would deduct two Superpower Points. "Those minor tasks shouldn''t be too difficult!" Lin Tian muttered to himself. Up to now, he had never left any task incomplete. "What are you thinking about?" Lin Tian was daydreaming when he heard He Qianqian''s gentle voice next to his ear. Upon hearing He Qianqian''s voice, Lin Tian was momentarily stunned, returned to his senses, looked up, and immediately saw her slightly blushed face. At that moment, He Qianqian''s face still carried a high flush of post-exertion breathlessness and redness, making her look even more shy and charming. Seeing He Qianqian like this, Lin Tian felt a strong impulse, chuckled, and pounced towards her, exclaiming, "I''m thinking about why you are so beautiful!" "Ah, no!" He Qianqian screamed. ** When the two emerged from the hotel, it was already nine at night. Because of the intense activity they had engaged in at the hotel, both were quite drained. Afterwards, they stopped by a night food stall for some snacks. While eating stir-fried river snails, He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian and asked, "Why are your grades so good, and why don''t you apply to a better school?" Lin Tian took a noisy slurp of a river snail, then grabbed another, eating as he spoke, "Do you want to hear a lie or the truth?" "The truth!" "The truth is, I can''t bear to leave you; I want to be in the same city as you!" "Oh, come on!" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. Taking a moment, she lifted her head again and asked, "And the lie?" "The lie?" Lin Tian paused, looking up with a cheeky grin, "The lie is that I''m afraid you''ll run off; I need to keep an eye on you!" "What nonsense! Really!" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian again, then she used a toothpick to pick at the meat of the river snail in her hand. After a moment of silence and some hesitation, He Qianqian looked up seriously at Lin Tian and spoke, "Lin Tian, do you think we''re suitable for each other?" "What''s wrong?" Lin Tian lifted his head in surprise. Feeling that the atmosphere was off, Lin Tian also put down his food. "Look, I''m 26 this year, and you''re only 19; we have a seven-year age gap. I..." "Okay, stop talking!" Lin Tian''s face darkened, he waved his hand, and his expression grew ugly. But He Qianqian did not stop, she continued seriously, "I''m serious, I hope you''re not impulsive. We''re impossible. I''m grateful for the warmth you''ve given me during this time, and I like it, but I hope you''re not impulsive. We... we''re really not suitable." As she spoke, He Qianqian''s tone revealed a hint of sadness. "I''m not impulsive! I''m serious!" At this point, Lin Tian became quite agitated, and his voice slightly raised. Subsequently, a few people at the neighboring table looked over. Seeing others glancing their way, He Qianqian frowned and said, "Keep your voice down. What are you trying to do?" Lin Tian took a deep breath, subdued his voice, staring seriously at He Qianqian, "I''m truly serious. I know what I like, I love you! It''s that simple!" "Love?" He Qianqian shook her head, "How old are you? Do you know what love is? Really, we''re not suitable!" "Don''t talk to me about this!" Lin Tian''s tone was tinged with anger, and he started to get agitated again. "Okay, let''s not talk about that, let''s talk about age. I''m 26 this year; you''re only 19. A seven-year gap, think about it. When you''re 20, I''ll be 30. When you''re 30, I''ll be forty. I... I can''t handle that!" He Qianqian shook her head in distress. "Age isn''t an issue!" Lin Tian said, his lips somewhat dry. "Age is an issue; for me, it''s a big issue!" He Qianqian frowned deeply, seeming irritable as she combed her fingers through her hair, hands propped against her forehead. Watching He Qianqian silently, Lin Tian took a deep breath and quietly asked, "So what do you want?" "What do I want?" He Qianqian lifted her head, her eyes filled with sorrow as she looked at Lin Tian, "I think we should break up; we... we''re not suitable!" As she spoke these last few words, He Qianqian''s expression seemed pained. "Fine!" Lin Tian took a deep breath and nodded slowly. Then he looked up and shouted, "Boss, the bill!" Shouting out, Lin Tian didn''t wait for the boss to come over. He threw two hundred on the table, grabbed He Qianqian''s hand, and hurried outside. "What are you doing!" Lin Tian moved very quickly, and He Qianqian tried to pull her hand free, but she couldn''t. The place where they had their night snacks was right near the Wu River. After exiting the food stall, Lin Tian, with a cold face, quickly led He Qianqian by the hand to the riverside. "What the hell are you doing!" He Qianqian said, annoyed. Lin Tian released He Qianqian''s hand, looking at her seriously, "If you talk about breaking up again, I''ll jump down!" He pointed to the Wu River below. The two stood by the river, Lin Tian stood on the bank at least four to five meters above the riverbed, and below it was pitch-black. No one could be found if he jumped. "What are you doing! Why are you like this!" He Qianqian frowned at Lin Tian. "Are we breaking up or not!" Lin Tian said coldly. "You..." He Qianqian opened her mouth, hesitated for a moment, then with an air of helplessness, shook her head, "Okay, okay, we won''t break up, alright?" "That''s more like it!" The stern smile on Lin Tian''s face disappeared in an instant. Then he quickly stepped forward, grabbed He Qianqian''s face, and kissed her fiercely! A passionate, wild kiss! The kiss lasted for a full minute before Lin Tian let go! "Huff, huff!" As soon as he released her, He Qianqian began panting heavily. Catching her breath, He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian and said, "What was that for?" "That was your punishment!" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow. "I really can''t with you! I have no idea why I''m with you!" He Qianqian said helplessly. "Naturally, it''s because I''m excellent, and you can''t help being attracted to me!" Lin Tian chuckled and caressed He Qianqian''s waist. Leaning on Lin Tian''s shoulder, He Qianqian whispered, "Can you not do that again, please? You have no idea how worried I was just now!" "If you don''t mention breaking up, I won''t!" Lin Tian slowly stroked He Qianqian''s smooth hair, calmingly replied. As for jumping into the river just now, Lin Tian didn''t know either. But he knew that a woman who didn''t like him wouldn''t bother if he jumped or not, and would rather he died. And He Qianqian... clearly liked him. The two embraced quietly by the river for a while, then He Qianqian looked up and said, "It''s getting late, let''s go back." "Hmm, alright!" Lin Tian nodded. Then, the two of them took a taxi back to the school. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the school entrance, He Qianqian told the driver to stop and then looked at Lin Tian, "You can drop me off here, it''s already late." After a moment''s hesitation, Lin Tian nodded. He also knew what He Qianqian was worried about. At this time, some teachers were already at the school, and it wouldn''t look good for him to be dropping He Qianqian off so late. Better to avoid idle gossip. "Alright then, we''ll keep in touch by phone." Lin Tian agreed, then opened the car door. Watching He Qianqian walk into the school until she was out of sight, Lin Tian finally turned his gaze away. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian turned and slowly walked towards the road. Along the way, Lin Tian was rather silent. What He Qianqian said today had taken Lin Tian by surprise. But, but he had to admit, He Qianqian''s concerns were reasonable. It was logical for her to react this way. However, Lin Tian was not resigned. Thinking of He Qianqian leaving him, thinking of He Qianqian becoming a stranger, Lin Tian felt a blockage in his heart. Fearful! He was somewhat fearful of this scenario! "Huff!" Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian shook his head and decided not to think about these things anymore before hailing a taxi to go back. All the way, Lin Tian''s mood was not very high. On the way back, he continued to think about the matter. Arriving at the residential complex, Lin Tian walked downstairs with his head down, still thinking about He Qianqian''s words. "Ya!" Suddenly, a loud shout came from ahead! Startled, Lin Tian jumped and quickly raised his head. "Haha, scared you, didn''t I?" Seeing Lin Tian''s reaction, Li Xiaomeng looked at him proudly. Speechless, Lin Tian rolled his eyes, "Why aren''t you asleep, running out here to scare people?" "Hmph! I was waiting here on purpose. Tell me, coming back so late, were you messing around with a girl?" Li Xiaomeng said as she quickly walked towards Lin Tian. "What are you doing!" Lin Tian yelped, stepping back in astonishment as he looked at her. Approaching Lin Tian, Li Xiaomeng sniffed and then frowned, raising her head to shout, "Ah, there''s a woman''s scent! Spill it, where have you been!" "Really?" Lin Tian sniffed his own clothes oddly, then looked at Li Xiaomeng, "You have a dog''s nose? What smell?" "There is! Spill it, you were messing around with that woman, weren''t you? If you don''t tell me, I''m telling sister!" Li Xiaomeng stood with hands on hips, threateningly. Lin Tian looked at her helplessly, "Alright, what do you want this time!" "This, oh!" Li Xiaomeng grinned and stretched out two clean fingers. "Chips? Two thousand packs, right? Alright, no problem!" Lin Tian immediately nodded. "You agreed so quickly? Did I say too little? Next time say four thousand?" Li Xiaomeng bit her finger, looking doubtful. Speechless, Lin Tian pushed her, urging, "Alright, alright, let''s go back, it''s very late." After seeing off Li Xiaomeng, the troublemaker, Lin Tian rubbed his head, feeling somewhat headache, "One problem not solved, and another comes along. Is this what they call the troubles of happiness? Depressing!" Ever since He Qianqian mentioned breaking up that time, Lin Tian had been seeing her more frequently. But then, He Qianqian didn''t bring up breaking up again, which somewhat relieved Lin Tian. As days passed by, soon it was August 31. Tomorrow would be the day for school registration. Chapter 152 - 136 Are You Sure You Want to Fight Me? September 1st, a common school start date, and Wu''an University was no exception. Early that morning, Lin Tian got up to pack his belongings. "Lin Tian, are you ready?" While Lin Tian was still organizing his clothes at home, Bu Mengting''s voice came from outside. "Yes, almost ready!" Lin Tian replied before lowering his head to continue arranging his clothes. "Don''t forget to pack your shoes!" Shi Qing, watching Lin Tian busy himself, reminded from the side. Today was Lin Tian''s university opening day, and Shi Qing didn''t go to work, having taken the day off expressly to accompany Lin Tian to the school. "Got it." Lin Tian responded, checked over everything, felt there was nothing left to bring, then zipped up the suitcase and lifted it. Holding the suitcase, Lin Tian looked at Shi Qing with an expression of resignation: "Mom, I told you there''s no need for you to send me off. It''s such a hassle, and I''m not going that far away!" "Less talking, get a move on!" Shi Qing tapped Lin Tian''s head. Shaking his head, Lin Tian pulled his suitcase and opened the room door. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Bu Mengting standing at the entrance with a red suitcase. At that moment, her uncle was also by her side. "Mr. Li, I''m sorry for the trouble!" Seeing Bu Mengting''s uncle, Shi Qing expressed her thanks. "It''s no bother. It''s on the way, and besides, the two kids get along so well!" Li Ming said with a slight smile. "Let''s go!" Bu Mengting said. The foursome then headed downstairs. Wu''an University is situated in the suburbs of Wu''an City. This time, Bu Mengting''s uncle, Li Ming, drove them to the school. Two hours later, the car pulled into the entrance of Wu''an University. As the car entered the campus, Lin Tian looked out the window with eyes full of curiosity. The university was a place Lin Tian had long dreamed about. "Wow, look, such beautiful lotus flowers! So pretty!" Bu Mengting, seated in the front, suddenly exclaimed excitedly, pointing to the left. Hearing this, Lin Tian looked to the left and immediately saw a long stretch of flowers. There was a small river beside the left sidewalk, filled with lotus flowers. Summer was the season when lotus flowers bloomed in abundance; the delicate pink blossoms covered the entire small river, resembling a floral belt from a distance. Willow trees were planted along the riverbank, their slender branches draping down elegantly. Under the willows, there was a green lawn sprinkled with white wildflowers. "Not a bad environment!" Lin Tian nodded in appreciation. "Yeah!" Bu Mengting nodded repeatedly, her face full of anticipation as she gazed at the campus outside: "This school is so big!" "Of course, universities are supposed to be big. If it weren''t for the expansive area, it wouldn''t be located in the suburbs!" Li Ming said with a laugh as he drove the car slowly. Unsure of where the registration was, Li Ming stopped the car to ask a passing student. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The registration is at the gymnasium, let''s go there," Li Ming said once he got back in the car. Then they registered, collected materials, and were assigned to dormitories. Since they weren''t in the same dormitory, Lin Tian had to part ways with Bu Mengting. When Lin Tian arrived at his assigned dormitory, the room was still empty; apparently, his three roommates were not there yet. After arranging his things and making his bed, Lin Tian and Shi Qing went out to meet up with Bu Mengting and the others. Afterward, the four ate lunch together. Having finished lunch, Li Ming and Shi Qing gave some instructions and left first. After all, they both had other matters to attend to, and the place wasn''t far from the city. After seeing the adults off, Lin Tian turned to Bu Mengting: "Do you want to hang out?" "Maybe next time. I''ve made plans to play with my roommates this afternoon!" Bu Mengting shook her head. "What a letdown, I haven''t even caught a glimpse of my roommates yet!" Lin Tian said, feeling speechless. "They must be here by now," Bu Mengting said with a giggly smile. "Alright then! You have new friends, and you''re already forgetting about your man!" Lin Tian said with a resigned look towards Bu Mengting. "What! My man!" Bu Mengting said, her face blushing as she playfully punched Lin Tian. "There you go, you''re even getting shy!" Lin Tian laughed heartily. ... After fooling around with Bu Mengting for a while, Lin Tian walked her back to her dormitory. Having dropped Bu Mengting off at her dorm, Lin Tian wandered around on his own for a bit, feeling somewhat bored before deciding to head back to his dormitory. Approaching his dorm door, Lin Tian was surprised to find it open, and from inside came the sound of laughter and chatter. After a moment of hesitation, Lin Tian walked in. The moment Lin Tian entered, the room fell quiet as all eyes turned towards him. After a brief pause, a chubby guy looked at Lin Tian and chuckled: "And you are?" "I''m also from this dorm, I''m on bed number four!" Lin Tian pointed to his bed. "Oh! Speak of the devil, we were just wondering where our last brother had gone!" The chubby guy laughed heartily, and his laughter was very contagious, making him seem like a jovial Buddha. "Really?" Lin Tian asked, taken aback. "Yeah, we were just talking about you!" said another person as he walked over. This guy was wearing a full Armani suit and when he stood up Lin Tian realized how tall he was - almost 1.9 meters. "I''m Feng Jiabao, what''s your name?" Feng Jiabao said cheerfully, patting Lin Tian on the shoulder. "I''m Lin Tian," Lin Tian introduced himself to the three guys. "I''m Guo Rong," the chubby guy said with a wide grin. "And I''m Lin Tao," the last person to speak was a guy with thick glasses, seeming somewhat introverted. "Where were you just now? We didn''t see you around," Feng Jiabao asked Lin Tian, still chuckling. "Just went out for a wander," Lin Tian replied offhandedly. After that, the four of them started chatting in the dorm. All being young, they found common ground quickly and hit it off right away. Chapter 153 - 136 Are You Sure You Want to Fight Me?_2 Through interaction, Lin Tian found that the chubby Guo Rong was a very easygoing person, especially when he laughed, he had a really infectious sense of humor. Feng Jiabao seemed a bit carefree and always had a mischievous smile on his face. At first, Lin Tian didn''t have a very good impression of Feng Jiabao, but after getting to know him, he saw that he wasn''t a bad guy, just a bit unrestrained. As for Lin Tao... Anyway, after chatting for so long, Lin Tian hardly ever heard Lin Tao say much, and he always seemed to be daydreaming most of the time, as if lost in his own thoughts. A very introverted person. Time flew by as everyone chatted, and before they knew it, it was half-past four. "Dinner time! Dinner time!" At this moment, some students carrying lunch boxes were knocking on them as they walked down the corridor toward the stairs. "Want to grab some food? I''m a bit hungry!" Guo Rong looked at everyone. "Uh, sure, let''s go!" Hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian said. In fact, he wasn''t very hungry. "Let''s go eat then, come on, let''s hit a restaurant!" Feng Jiabao laughed heartily. "To a restaurant, is that necessary? I''m broke!" Hearing this, Guo Rong hesitated. "Fatty, what are you afraid of? I''m treating, I''ve got plenty of money!" Feng Jiabao slapped Guo Rong''s shoulder with a look of generosity. "If you''re treating, then I have no objections!" Guo Rong shrugged. "Then let''s go!" After that, the four of them headed to the school''s restaurant. An hour later, Guo Rong leaned back in his chair, a look of bliss on his face as he happily rubbed his round belly: "So satisfying! If only I could eat like this every day!" "Fatty, that''s all it takes to make you happy? If you want, I can treat you every day!" Feng Jiabao said with a laugh, patting the chubby guy''s shoulder. "Really?" Guo Rong looked at him with a face full of surprise. "Of course!" Feng Jiabao nodded nonchalantly. "Well, tempting as it is, I''ll pass..." After a moment''s hesitation, Guo Rong spoke up. "No worries, it''s settled then!" Feng Jiabao waved his hand, unconcerned. Looking at the two of them, Lin Tian shook his head speechlessly. Feng Jiabao was obviously a rich second generation, the kind that really had money to burn. As for Guo Rong... Every time he saw Guo Rong, Lin Tian was reminded of Bu Mengting and Li Xiaomeng; like the two girls, Guo Rong was also a foodie. As for Lin Tao... Glancing at Lin Tao, Lin Tian shook his head speechlessly again, there he was daydreaming again. Since they finished eating, Lin Tian noticed that Lin Tao had started daydreaming again, with no clue what he was thinking about. "All oddballs..." Lin Tian found that each of his three roommates seemed to have their own quirks. "Hey... A beauty!" Just as Lin Tian was lost in thought, suddenly, he heard Feng Jiabao''s surprised exclamation at his side. "Where, where?" Hearing ''beauty,'' Guo Rong''s eyes lit up instantly, and he quickly looked in the direction Feng Jiabao was pointing. Lin Tian also looked over curiously. He was taken aback at first sight. A beauty indeed! A girl was suddenly walking towards them, about 5 feet 7 in height, with long hair, fair skin, and a delicate oval face; she was truly a top-notch beauty. This beauty was almost on par with Bu Mengting! "99 points!" Staring at the girl, Feng Jiabao suddenly blurted out. "A hundred points would be better, look at that chest, so beautiful!" Guo Rong almost drooled as he stared at the girl. "..." Lin Tian looked at the two of them speechlessly. "Brother, watch me, I''m going to get that girl''s number and play the hero!" Feng Jiabao patted Guo Rong''s shoulder with confidence, then started to straighten his clothes. But just as he stood up, Feng Jiabao was immediately stunned. At that moment, a boy about 5 feet 11 approached the girl with a huge bouquet of roses and was saying something to her. "Uh..." Seeing this scene, Feng Jiabao was taken aback, had someone beaten him to the punch? What happened next, however, left everyone dumbfounded again. When the boy held out the roses to the girl, she didn''t look pleased and turned her head away. Then they talked for a bit, and she clearly rejected him. Despite being turned down, the boy still didn''t leave, persistently hanging on. Seeing this, Feng Jiabao laughed out loud, patted Guo Rong on the shoulder, and said: "Buddy, here comes my chance, watch this brother''s heroic rescue!" As he was about to step forward, he was stopped by a classmate at the adjacent table. "Classmate, you''re a new student, right?" the person asked, looking at Feng Jiabao. "Yeah, what''s up?" Feng Jiabao responded, puzzled. "I advise you, it''s better not to go over there!" "Why''s that?" "Do you know who that guy is?" Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Who?" "Wang Chao! Give it some time, and you''ll realize." Saying this, the person went on to explain, "Everyone in the school knows Wang Chao is pursuing Shen Mengyi. Before, there were people who wanted to play the hero and rescue the damsel in distress like you, and the result..." "What happened?" Feng Jiabao asked curiously. "Well, heh, Wang Chao alone sent five guys to the hospital! You get what I''m saying!" "Holy shit! That tough?" Feng Jiabao exclaimed. "Wang Chao is from the Physical Education college, and he practices Sanda, you know!" "Uh..." Feng Jiabao was taken aback, then sat down somewhat sheepishly, smiling awkwardly, "Let''s, let''s just keep eating." Although Feng Jiabao had some money and liked to show off from time to time, he definitely wouldn''t go looking for a beating. Who would go after such a fierce guy; it''s practically a death wish! "What a pity to miss such a good opportunity!" Feng Jiabao lamented. "Yeah, that girl is so pretty, what''s her name... Shen Mengyi, right? Such a pleasant name. I''ve decided, from now on she''s my goddess!" Guo Rong said, his gaze lingered on Shen Mengyi with a lecherous look. Lin Tian curled his lips, speechless. He realized these two guys seemed even more shameless than himself. Glancing at the girl, Lin Tian saw that she indeed was very pretty. But what did that have to do with him? He hadn''t even sorted things out with two girls yet! "I said, I don''t want to date anyone!" Suddenly, a voice filled with anger rang out. Hearing this voice, everyone around went quiet. They all turned to stare blankly at Shen Mengyi. Unable to drive away Wang Chao, Shen Mengyi''s temper flared, and she yelled out loud. Shen Mengyi, looking a bit huffy, turned her head away with an impatient look. "Really, can''t even drive him away!" Shen Mengyi thought irritably inside. Right then, she wished someone would help her. Just as she had this thought, Lin Tian, who was sitting not far away, startled. A synthesized electronic voice echoed in his mind: "Mission: Drive away Wang Chao. Mission reward: one Supernatural Point." A mission, a mission had actually appeared. Well, he didn''t want to cause trouble, but this time he had no choice. Of course, Lin Tian could choose not to act, but then he would miss a Supernatural Point. Lin Tian couldn''t let that happen. After thinking it over, Lin Tian stood up and walked over. "Hey, Lin Tian, what are you doing?" Upon seeing Lin Tian getting up, Feng Jiabao hastily called out. Lin Tian didn''t reply but continued walking towards Wang Chao. Arriving in front of Wang Chao, Lin Tian gave him a glance and said calmly, "She''s already rejected you, shouldn''t you take the hint and leave?" Silence! Upon hearing these words, the place went silent. Those familiar with Wang Chao began to silently mourn for Lin Tian. This was terrible, this guy was definitely going to get beaten up! Who would dare to provoke Wang Chao at such a time? Wasn''t that asking for death? Seeing that someone actually came out to help her, Shen Mengyi was also astonished. Wang Chao was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage, shoving Lin Tian hard in the chest: "Motherfucker, are you looking to die?" Unmoved! To Wang Chao''s surprise, his shove didn''t move the other person at all. Glancing at Wang Chao''s hand, Lin Tian reached out and lightly brushed it away, saying indifferently, "Don''t get physical." As he spoke, Lin Tian''s gaze swept around and then fixed on a table next to him. Lin Tian reached out for the table! Thud! With ease! Lin Tian effortlessly tore off a chunk of the table with his bare hand. Gripping it, slivers of sawdust trickled from his palm. Lin Tian looked at him calmly, "Are you sure you want to fight me?" Stunned! Wang Chao stared at the sawdust falling from Lin Tian''s hand, utterly dumbfounded... Chapter 154 - 137: Super Chain Quests Stunned! Wang Chao looked at Lin Tian with a stunned expression, watching the wood shavings slowly falling from Lin Tian''s palm! Damn! Is this guy even human? Wang Chao''s face was full of shock. Although the wooden desk wasn''t thick, it was not something humans could do to grab a piece of wood with their bare hands, and, what''s more, this guy even crushed the wood shavings with his bare hands! Damn! This is totally illogical! While Wang Chao was shocked, he heard Lin Tian''s calm voice again, "If you don''t want to fight with me, you better leave first!" Lin Tian looked at him indifferently. After staring blankly at Lin Tian for a while, Wang Chao took a deep breath, stared tightly at Lin Tian for a while longer, threw the rose in his hand, and turned to leave. He left! Seeing the always unruly Wang Chao actually walk away, everyone at the scene was stunned. It seemed somewhat unbelievable. Wang Chao wasn''t a fool, he could see that Lin Tian was not easy to deal with, and if it came to a fight, he was very likely to be at a disadvantage. It was better to leave first and think of a long-term plan later. After being stunned for a while, Lin Tian''s three roommates ran over in shock, looked Lin Tian up and down, then rushed to the desk Lin Tian had grabbed, looked at it, and then touched it unbelievably before looking at Lin Tian with exaggerated expressions, "Damn, Lin Tian, is this real or fake? Are you from outer space?" All three were shocked. Lin Tian just smiled faintly, ignoring the three and instead raised his eyebrows at Shen Mengyi and whistled, "Beauty, can I get your number?" At that moment, Shen Mengyi was still in shock, but hearing Lin Tian''s frivolous words, she instantly snapped back, gave Lin Tian a cold glance, and turned to leave. As she turned, her long hair swung, and a subtle fragrance wafted into the air. Lin Tian sniffed and nodded in satisfaction, "Nice scent." Hearing Lin Tian''s comment, Shen Mengyi paused her steps, then hurried on. Staring blankly at Lin Tian, Feng Jiabao admired him and exclaimed, "Big God, I''ve realized that you are truly awesome. Take my knees, will you?" "Go away!" Lin Tian waved his hand in annoyance, glanced at him, "You''re paying for the table, right?" "No problem! Absolutely no problem!" Feng Jiabao patted his chest firmly. "Then let''s go, you''re paying!" Saying this, Lin Tian wasted no more words and walked outside. When Lin Tian and his group left, some disbelieving students hurried to check the desk they had grabbed earlier. Instantly, they discovered that the desk was indeed missing a piece and even found students lying on the ground meticulously examining the crushed wood shavings. Instantly, there was a wave of astonishment. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the way back to the dorm, the three kept chattering non-stop, and even the usually silent Lin Tao looked at Lin Tian in amazement. "Actually, it''s not as exaggerated as you guys say. I just know some gripping techniques. I even saw someone on TV hammering nails into wood with his bare hands!" Lin Tian smiled lightly. Compared to that person, Lin Tian''s performance wasn''t very exaggerated. Besides, the piece of wood he grabbed this time was actually thin, so Lin Tian dared to show this move in public. "That''s still pretty impressive! Who would have thought our dorm would have a Martial World master!" Guo Rong said in awe. "It''s okay!" Lin Tian smiled wryly. For the next few days, Lin Tian hung out with Bu Mengting occasionally and spent time with his three roommates. The four of them ate together, played games together, and played cards together. And the thing they did most often was sit on the chairs at the entrance to the cafeteria with a bowl of food, eating and watching the beautiful girls come and go. "Look, another beauty coming! Wow, so pure, on the same level as Shen Mengyi! Top notch!" Feng Jiabao suddenly exclaimed, pointing at the cafeteria entrance. "Where, where?" Upon hearing this, Guo Rong, who was looking down eating, hurriedly raised his head, not even caring about the food in his mouth. Looking up, Guo Rong''s small eyes immediately narrowed, his face lecherous, "Definitely a beauty! Top notch!" Lin Tian looked up and was instantly stunned. Mengting! It was Bu Mengting! At this time, Bu Mengting was walking into the cafeteria with her three roommates. Because Lin Tian and his group were sitting on the chairs at the entrance of the cafeteria and Feng Jiabao''s actions were too obvious, Bu Mengting noticed them immediately. Seeing Lin Tian, Bu Mengting''s eyes brightened, and after speaking to her roommates, she walked toward Lin Tian. Seeing Bu Mengting coming over, Feng Jiabao was instantly excited, whispered eagerly with his head down, "She''s coming, she''s here! She must be attracted by my heroic stance!" "Bullshit, she obviously came for me; she was looking at me when she came over. Didn''t you notice?" Guo Rong countered. "Clearly, she was looking at me!" Feng Jiabao said annoyed, while starting to pretentiously tidy up his clothes. At that moment, Bu Mengting walked over. Feng Jiabao quickly waved, "Hey..." But Bu Mengting walked straight past him and stopped in front of Lin Tian, looking at him with a sweet smile, "Why are you eating here?" Stunned! Feng Jiabao was instantly stunned, his hand frozen in the air. "These idiots said they wanted to watch the beauties here, so we decided to eat here!" Lin Tian chuckled, then introduced to Bu Mengting, "This is my roommate, this is Feng Jiabao, this is Guo Rong, this is Lin Tao." "Hello!" Bu Mengting smiled sweetly at the three. "Uh, hello, hello!" The three responded somewhat dumbfounded. Looking at the three, Lin Tian introduced, "This is my girlfriend, Bu Mengting!" "Ah! Oh, sister-in-law, hello, hello!" Feng Jiabao quickly nodded. "Mengting!" a voice called from a distance, it was a girl calling her. Bu Mengting turned her head and then told the four people, "My roommate is calling me. Let''s chat next time!" "Oh, sure, sure!" "Sister-in-law, take care!" After Bu Mengting walked away, Feng Jiabao looked at Lin Tian with a face full of sorrow, "Why did such good food have to be ruined by a pig!" "Exactly!" Guo Rong also had a sad expression and, pretending, wiped away non-existent tears. Speechless, Lin Tian stretched out his hand to put it around Lin Tao, who was sitting beside him, and sighed at the sight of Feng Jiabao and the others, "I''m stuck with the wrong crowd! Lin Tao here is the only good one." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Lin Tao raised his head, a faint expression visible behind his thick glasses, "Actually, I think a beautiful flower is stuck on your manure pile!" "You..." Lin Tian was flustered. Amidst laughter and play, half an hour later, the four of them finished lunch. By then, the cafeteria was nearly empty. Seeing this, Feng Jiabao suggested, "Guys, shall we head back?" "Let''s go!" Immediately, the four of them picked up their bowls and headed to the dorm. As they passed the cafeteria hallway, Lin Tian and his friends noticed a crowd gathered at the entrance of the hallway. "Let''s go check it out, see what''s happening!" Feng Jiabao hurried over quickly. Soon after, Feng Jiabao came running back, a mischievous look on his face, "Guess who I saw?" "Who?" "Shen Mengyi!" Feng Jiabao said somewhat excitedly. "What is she doing there?" Guo Rong asked curiously. "It seems like they are organizing some event and are signing people up!" Feng Jiabao didn''t see it clearly, as he had hurriedly run back to report after seeing Shen Mengyi. "Really? Let''s go and see!" Hearing Shen Mengyi''s name, Guo Rong was excited. He had been talking about Shen Mengyi for days and finally saw her today. Immediately, the four walked over curiously. Upon entering, Lin Tian noticed a poster on a display stand nearby. Lin Tian glanced at it and instantly saw the large letters on the posterNewcomer Talent Competition! Lin Tian looked further down to see what was written: Want to showcase your charisma? Want to shine in the spotlight with your talent? Come on! We welcome you! Welcome to the Newcomer Talent Competition. Note: Only freshmen of this academic session can participate. Preliminary round location: Classroom 514. Date: September 1-3. Judge Panel: Shen Mengyi, Lin Jiajia Newcomer Talent Competition? Seeing this poster, Lin Tian was startled. Before he could recover, he was stunned again. An electronic synthesized voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind, "Super Chain Quest: The first mini taskparticipate in the Newcomer Talent Competition, perform an act that leaves Shen Mengyi astounded. Reward for completing this task: one Superpower Point." A task, and it was a Super Chain Quest, too. The sudden alert left Lin Tian stunned. After snapping out of it, Lin Tian looked towards Shen Mengyi. At that moment, Shen Mengyi was sitting on a chair, head bowed, busy filling out the registration checklist. "Let''s also sign up!" Seeing that Shen Mengyi was actually a judge, Guo Rong''s eyes lit up. Giving Guo Rong a look, Feng Jiabao asked, "What talents do you have?" "Eating, sleeping, playing gamesdo those count?" After hesitating, Guo Rong asked uncertainly. "Cut it out, go play on your own. You''re better off not mixing in, let me do it!" Feng Jiabao waved him off decisively. "And what special talents do you have?" Guo Rong, still skeptical, questioned him. "Haven''t you noticed how handsome I am? This handsome face of mine is the talent!" said Feng Jiabao, tossing his head flirtatiously. Speechless at the two jokers, Lin Tian glanced at them and squeezed through the crowd to get inside. "What''s Lin Tian doing?" Seeing Lin Tian push through the crowd, Feng Jiabao was taken aback. "He wouldn''t really go and sign up, would he?" Guo Rong was stunned. Is Lin Tian serious? Pushing through the crowd, Lin Tian came directly to Shen Mengyi''s side and knocked on the table. Knock knock! As the table made a noise, Shen Mengyi, who had been writing, looked up and, seeing it was Lin Tian, she was a bit startled. Seeing Shen Mengyi look up, Lin Tian grinned, "Beauty, I want to sign up too!" Regaining her composure, Shen Mengyi coldly replied, "Which department, major, class, namefill it in yourself!" pointing to a form in front of her. Lin Tian glanced over it, sighed, and bent down to start filling out the information. After a while, Lin Tian put down the pen. "Not leaving yet? Move on, there are more people waiting!" Shen Mengyi did not give Lin Tian any special treatment. Somewhat speechlessly, Lin Tian turned and walked away. Chapter 155 - 138 Mechanical Dance Lin Tianyi emerged and was immediately surrounded by three people. Feng Jiabao stared at Lin Tian in surprise, "Lin Tian, did you really sign up? What are you going to perform? it can''t be grabbing wood, can it?" "I bet it''s grabbing watermelons, the kind where you grab a hundred at a time!" Guo Rong chuckled from the side. Rolling his eyes at the two, Lin Tian said expressionlessly, "I''m performing the robot dance!" "Robot dance?" Hearing this, the three were stunned. After a moment of stunned silence, Feng Jiabao looked at Lin Tian, "You know how to do the robot dance?" Seeing the looks from the three of them, Lin Tian shook his head calmly, "Of course...not!" "Damn! What''s going on! For real!" Guo Rong exclaimed with wide eyes. "Why would I lie to you, I plan to start learning when I get back!" Lin Tian said flatly. "Wow, what are you doing!" The three were rendered speechless by Lin Tian''s words. Was he intending to learn now, as a joke? Glancing at the three, Lin Tian remained silent, thinking to himself, "You guys could never understand my learning abilities!" With his photographic memory and strong comprehension skills, Lin Tian was confident he could master the robot dance in a very short time. Back in his dorm room, Lin Tian immediately turned on his computer and started learning. The essence of the robot dance is to make the body move like a robot, using muscle contractions and relaxations to create vibrations and stops in movement, involving shoulders, chest, arms, legs, and more. Simply put, it makes a person look like they are a dancing robot, a dance that has a great sense of rhythm, something Lin Tian had always liked but never learned. Click! Click! Once back in the dorm, Lin Tian started learning from his computer. At first, Lin Tian''s attempts drew laughter from the three, who said Lin Tian should not embarrass himself and make a fool of himself in public. But it didn''t take long for exclamations of astonishment to arise from them. Exaggerated! The speed of Lin Tian''s improvement was exaggerated. Initially, Lin Tian knew nothing, but within minutes, he could perform decently. And a few hours later, Lin Tian had left the three of them dumbfounded with his performance. Three hours later, watching Lin Tian''s performance, Feng Jiabao''s eyes widened in amazement, "Lin Tian, you''re incredible, please accept my knees! I''ll follow you!" "Me too! Great god, take me in!" Guo Rong also widened his eyes. Amazement! Lin Tian''s performance was truly astonishing. They had witnessed him transform from a complete beginner to a robot dance master! This learning ability was too exaggerated! Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It wasn''t just Feng Jiabao and the others; Lin Tao also stared blankly at Lin Tian, his eyes gleaming, wondering to himself. "Phew!" Feeling that it was about time, Lin Tian sighed deeply, stopping his continuous practice. With his current form, Lin Tian felt it should be enough. Looking at the time, he was surprised to see it was already four-thirty, so Lin Tian said, "Let''s go eat, and after dinner, you guys come and watch my performance!" "No problem, your performance will surely stun everyone there!" Feng Jiabao laughed. Then the four of them ran to the cafeteria to eat. After eating, it was only five o''clock. Seeing that it was still early, Guo Rong suggested going to the internet caf to play games, as the audition was not until seven o''clock. Since it was still early, Lin Tian saw no objection. So, the group headed to an internet caf outside the school and started gaming. The four of them were playing CF at the caf. Initially, Lin Tian didn''t play this game, but since they were, he had to join in. However, once he started, he found it addicting, and time began to slip by unnoticed. After another round, Lin Tian popped up a window and cursed loudly. Eight-thirty! Unbelievably, it was already eight-thirty! Sensing the urgency, Lin Tian quickly pulled off his headphones and shouted, "Let''s go, let''s go, it''s already eight-thirty!" "Huh?" Hearing Lin Tian''s shout, the other three hastily yanked off their headphones and hurriedly logged off. By the time the four arrived at classroom 514, there were hardly any people left. The audition participants had already gone, only a few judges were still inside discussing. "Shh!" Hearing voices inside, Feng Jiabao shushed everyone, signaling them to be quiet because he heard Shen Mengyi''s voice. "So annoying, not a single outstanding one!" a somewhat irritated voice of Shen Mengyi came from inside classroom 514. "Indeed, this batch of freshmen is rather lackluster; not one performance caught my eye." A male voice spoke up at that moment. "Exactly, there''s no showstopper act; the show will lose much of its luster!" Another female voice chimed in. "Mengyi, why don''t you go out and announce that if someone can perform a piece that astounds you, you''ll kiss them! I bet that will bring a crowd!" the male voice teased. "Yeah, yeah, you never know, a great act might just show up!" Another female voice also added giggling. "Psh! If someone really can perform something that leaves me astounded, what harm is there in kissing them!" Hearing the back and forth, Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes and retorted. "Really?" Suddenly, a voice rang out from the doorway. The sudden sound made the three judges start, then look up somewhat bewilderedly towards the doorway. As Shen Mengyi looked up, she saw Lin Tian walking in with a grin, followed by his three roommates. Entering the room, Lin Tian walked up to Shen Mengyi with a smile. "What were you saying just now? If someone can perform a piece that astounds you, you''ll kiss whom? Really or not?" Recognizing it was Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi''s face instantly stiffened, "Does it matter whether it''s real or not?" she responded coolly. "If it''s real then let me show you, and if it''s not..." Lin Tian paused and grinned at her. "then it means you''re a liar!" "You''re saying you can do it?" Shen Mengyi gave Lin Tian a cold look. "Of course!" Lin Tian replied, lifting his chin confidently. "And what if you can''t?" Shen Mengyi scoffed. "If I can''t? I''ll let you do whatever you want with me!" Lin Tian said, grinning at her. "Alright then, perform. What are you going to do?" Shen Mengyi asked directly, meanwhile internally mocking, "A performance so astonishing that it''ll leave yourself dumbfounded? Impossible. I''ll just watch with a straight face and see how you talk your way out of the big talk you''ve made." Shen Mengyi was very dissatisfied with Lin Tian''s arrogance. "Robot dance!" Shen Mengyi''s disdain was evident on her face, but Lin Tian didn''t mind. You''ll understand soon. "Robot dance, huh? Okay, you start." Shen Mengyi tapped her pen on the table and spoke indifferently. Hearing her words, Lin Tian didn''t waste any words either, and turned to Guo Rong, "Fatty, music!" "Ah? Oh!" Guo Rong was startled, then hurriedly pulled out his cellphone, and also took out a palm-sized speaker. This speaker was specially purchased by Lin Tian from the school supermarket for this performance. "Boom, boom, boom..." As Guo Rong pressed play, a soothing rhythm began to play. Click, click... Following the beats of the music, Lin Tian''s body suddenly moved. Lin Tian moved slowly, moving gently with the beats of the music. Everyone''s eyes widened as they watched Lin Tian''s performance. The performance had just begun, and within just a few seconds, other than Shen Mengyi, the other two judges were nodding repeatedly. Although it had just started, Lin Tian''s presence was already strong, and he really looked like a robot. "Bang! Click! Bang! Click!..." As the soothing music passed, the rhythm sped up, and instantly Lin Tian''s body also started to move with a clicking sound! Click! Click! Lin Tian''s joints seemed to be assembled together, just like a robot dancing. "Click, click, click!" A rapid musical tone sounded. Click, click, click! Lin Tian''s joints twisted rapidly along with it, resembling the sounds of a robot dancing its limbs! Brilliant! Seeing this scene, the two judges'' eyes widened! And upon seeing this, a gleam flashed in Shen Mengyi''s eyes! Very good! A very good performance! Shen Mengyi admitted it was a very good performance; she would have been extremely surprised if it weren''t for Lin Tian''s earlier remarks because this was the best robot dance she had seen. But now... Even if Lin Tian''s performance was spectacular, Shen Mengyi''s face showed no expression. Whoosh! Suddenly, a gliding sound came from the speaker. Whoosh! With that sound, Lin Tian suddenly slid a meter away, and it looked as if he instantly moved halfwayShen Mengyi and the others didn''t even see Lin Tian''s feet move! Brilliant! Seeing this scene, the two judges were somewhat dumbfounded, and Lin Tian''s move also surprised Shen Mengyi. But her face still showed no expression, remembering the bet she had with Lin Tian earlier. Even though they had already seen Lin Tian''s expression in the dorm, Guo Rong and the others were still somewhat amazed. Brilliant! They really enjoyed the rhythmic beauty. Watching for a while, Feng Jiabao suddenly shook his head, "What a pity." Lin Tao and the others naturally knew what Feng Jiabao was referring to. Feng Jiabao regretted that Lin Tian had spoken too confidently at the beginning. It would have been better if he had spoken after the performance. Now, having prematurely said he would leave Shen Mengyi dumbfounded, he gave her mental preparation, and even if Shen Mengyi was surprised, she would not show any expression. Thinking of this, Guo Rong looked toward Shen Mengyi and indeed, despite her surprise, Shen Mengyi kept a straight face. Lin Tian was obviously unaware of this, or he wouldn''t have spoken so confidently; what was coming next was the real highlight! "It should be here!" With that thought, suddenly, a loud noise sounded from the speaker! "Boom!" Like a heavy drum sound! The sudden sound startled everyone. Boom! With this sound, Lin Tian suddenly lifted his right foot. "Boom!" Another huge drum sound! Smack! Lin Tian''s lifted right foot directly stepped on the air! Step! Lin Tian directly stepped on the thin air! And the next scene left everyone dumbfounded! As Lin Tian made his step, his body suddenly rose higher, looking as if there was an invisible step in the air that Lin Tian was stepping on. Seeing this, everyone''s eyes widened as they looked down at Lin Tian''s feet. Upon looking, everyone was stunned again! The feet were off the ground! Lin Tian''s feet were actually floating in the air! "Boom, boom!" Lin Tian ignored everyone''s astonishment and continued stepping in the air, as if there were invisible stairs beneath his feet! Chapter 156 - 139 Delivering Paper Dumbstruck! Seeing this scene, Shen Mengyi was instantly dumbstruck; she couldn''t have anticipated this at all! At this time, she had already forgotten about the bet with Lin Tian and was just staring blankly at Lin Tian''s feet as they floated up. "Bang! Crack! Bang! Crack!" As the music hit its beats, Lin Tian twisted his body and slowly floated towards Shen Mengyi through the air. Meanwhile, Shen Mengyi was still staring up in surprise... Slowly arriving in front of Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian bent down like a robot and gently lifted her delicate chin with his hand, teasing, "Beauty, how about a kiss?" "Beauty, how about a kiss?" Hearing the flirtatious words next to her ear, Shen Mengyi was startled, snapped back to her senses, and immediately slapped Lin Tian''s hand away, angrily saying, "What are you doing!" "Smack!" Lin Tian''s body landed on the ground, looking at her with a cheeky grin, "Who just said they would kiss me if they were stunned by my performance?" "I, I didn''t!" Panicked for a moment, Shen Mengyi quickly retorted. "No? That''s too disappointing! Turns out you are someone who doesn''t keep their word!" Lin Tian pretended to shake his head in disappointment. "Who doesn''t keep their word!" Shen Mengyi shouted angrily. "Then how about a kiss?" Lin Tian grinned mischievously, leaning his face closer. "Get lost! Disgusting!" Shen Mengyi promptly pushed Lin Tian''s face away, angrily shouted. "Alright then, if that''s the person I''m dealing with, I can''t help it!" Lin Tian shrugged and then turned to walk away. Seeing Lin Tian about to walk away, Shen Mengyi panicked and immediately cried out, "Hey, wait!" "What!" Lin Tian stopped but didn''t turn around. "You, you remember to come for the second round of auditions tomorrow!" After hesitating, Shen Mengyi awkwardly said. "Second round? I''m not coming!" Lin Tian waved his hand dismissively and continued walking. "Then what do you want?" Shen Mengyi asked a bit anxiously. She really wanted Lin Tian to perform, especially since the scene of him levitating had truly shocked her. She could imagine, if Lin Tian performed this act at the elegance competition, it would definitely blow everyone away. She didn''t want to let Lin Tian go. "What do I want?" Hearing this, Lin Tian slowly turned around, looking her up and down, "It''s not about what I want, it''s about you. What about what you said?" "Could you, could you change the condition!" Stunned for a moment, Shen Mengyi urged. Not wanting to let Lin Tian go but also not wanting to kiss him, she could only say. "No, you said it yourself; you have to stick to it. I''ll let you kiss my cheek at most, but if you don''t agree to this, then forget it!" Lin Tian shook his foot, having an indifferent attitude. "You" Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian angrily but seeing that he was adamant, she reluctantly nodded her head after a moment of thought. "Really?" Seeing Shen Mengyi nod, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, a trace of joy flickering across his face. As he said this, Lin Tian quickly walked over, leaned his face closer, and teasingly said, "Come on, beauty!" Seeing Lin Tian lean in, Shen Mengyi''s face instantly turned red, she hesitated for a moment, and her rosy lips quickly moved closer. With a pop, it was like a dragonfly skimming the water! Seeing this scene, Feng Jiabao and Guo Rong had eyes green with envy! Damn! Why wasn''t it themselves! Feeling the moist lips touch his cheek, Lin Tian smiled slightly, touched his face, and chuckled, "Nice taste!" "You, hooligan!" Seeing Lin Tian''s brazen demeanor, Shen Mengyi''s face was flush with anger, and she quickly turned and walked away at a fast pace. "Uh" Seeing Shen Mengyi''s quickly retreating figure, Lin Tian was stunned and felt his vitality ebbing. "It was just a joke, really..." Lin Tian muttered to himself in exasperation. Stunned for a moment, the other two judges couldn''t care about Shen Mengyi anymore and hurried over to Lin Tian, looking at him with amazement, "Young man, what was that just now? How did you float up?" After glancing at the two judges, Lin Tian smiled and explained, "Have you heard of levitation magic?" "Could it be" A realization flashed through their eyes. "Exactly!" Lin Tian confirmed with a nod, "I just combined levitation magic with the robot dance." "You know magic too?" The female judge stared at Lin Tian with wide eyes. "I know a little bit," Lin Tian chuckled. "Then can you perform another magic trick?" The female judge asked with wide eyes. "Uh" Lin Tian laughed awkwardly, "I don''t think so, I think this show is enough; I have no other plans." After chatting for a while, Lin Tian said goodbye to the two judges and then went back with his three roommates. On the way, the three roommates kept pestering Lin Tian with questions, and at the same time, they howled in envy, jealousy, and admiration upon recalling the girl Shen Mengyi actually giving Lin Tian a kiss. After arriving back at the dormitory, they played around for a bit, and at ten-thirty, the lights in the dormitory were turned off. After the lights were out, Lin Tian lay on his bed with his consciousness immersed in the Sea of Consciousness. As his awareness entered the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian glanced at the six golden Supernatural Points floating in the air and thought to himself, "I have six Supernatural Points now. Accumulating four more will allow me to create another superpower." After glancing at the Supernatural Points, Lin Tian''s gaze shifted back to the super task. As Lin Tian''s consciousness entered the super task, a synthesized electronic voice sounded again, "Super Sequential Task: The first mini-task is to participate in the Freshmen Talent Show and perform in a way that leaves Shen Mengyi dumbfounded. Reward for completing this task: one Supernatural Point. Penalty for failure: deduction of two Supernatural Points." Looking at the requirements of the first task, Lin Tian thought to himself, "Making Shen Mengyi dumbfounded has already been achieved; all that''s left is to participate in the Freshmen Talent Show. After participating, this task should be completed." This task actually had two conditions: one was to perform in a way that leaves Shen Mengyi dumbfounded, which Lin Tian had already achieved, and the second was to participate in the talent show, which could naturally be completed when the time came. "The first task is no problem!" Lin Tian thought to himself. The most difficult part of this task was the first condition, which Lin Tian had already completed. Naturally, there shouldn''t be any problem with this task now. "I wonder what the second mini-task is?" Lying in bed, Lin Tian pondered quietly. "Ding dong!" Just as Lin Tian was thinking, suddenly, a synthesized electronic voice rang out in his mind, "Super Sequential Task: The second mini-task is to personally deliver tissue to Shen Mengyi in the restroom. Reward for completing the mini-task: one Supernatural Point. Penalty for failure: deduction of two Supernatural Points. Note: This task has a time limit of ten minutes. If not completed within ten minutes, it will be considered a failure!" "What?" Lin Tian was stunned when he heard the task notification. "Damn! What kind of task is this? Delivering tissue? You''ve got to be kidding. Does Shen Mengyi actually go to the restroom without bringing tissue? No way!" Lin Tian was shocked upon hearing the task. What a bizarre task indeed! And what made Lin Tian even more speechless was that he had to personally deliver the tissue! What was this all about? After being stunned for a while and checking the time, Lin Tian realized that he had already spaced out for over ten seconds, leaving only a little over nine minutes. With not much time left, Lin Tian stopped thinking and hurriedly got up. "What are you doing? Why aren''t you sleeping yet?" Lin Tao, who noticed Lin Tian getting up and clattering away at the computer, curiously asked. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Nothing, I''m going to the restroom!" Lin Tian casually replied, grabbed a pack of tissues, and then opened the door and left. Throwing Lin Tian a strange look, Lin Tao didn''t bother with him and continued clacking on his computer, filled with all sorts of bizarre symbols. Having left the dorm room and arrived at the stairwell, Lin Tian looked around and instantly turned invisible. Once he was invisible, Lin Tian quickly approached the window and leaped in an instant! Thump! Lin Tian landed on the ground. The three-story height was no issue for Lin Tian''s physical faculties. Had the dormitory''s main door not already been closed, Lin Tian wouldn''t have needed to jump out the building. After leaving the male dormitory, Lin Tian looked around briefly, determined his target direction, and then quickly ran towards the female dormitory where Shen Mengyi was. In Lin Tian''s eyes, there was a faintly flickering red dot ahead. The dot was human-shaped, and its stance suggested it was squatting. Seeing this shape, Lin Tian instantly figured out what Shen Mengyi was up to. ** Meanwhile, as Lin Tian was rapidly heading towards the female dormitory, Shen Mengyi was squatting inside the restroom, depressed. She was distracted by thinking of that jerk, Lin Tian, and forgot to bring tissues when she went to the restroom, and tragically, she also forgot her phone when she came in. What was even sadder was that since it was very late, she was the only one in the restroom! It was as if neither heaven nor earth could hear her! "It''s all because of that guy! Pervert! Freak!" Thinking of Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi angrily said. If it weren''t for Lin Tian''s shameless demeanor, she wouldn''t have forgotten even the tissues. "This school is also stingy, not even installing restrooms inside the dormitory!" After berating Lin Tian for a while, Shen Mengyi started to complain about the school. Shen Mengyi''s dormitory was an old dormitory, which, on each floor, only had two large restrooms on either end and none inside the dorm rooms. "Ah, what should I do?" Squatting in the restroom, Shen Mengyi looked helpless. "If only someone would pass by!" Shen Mengyi thought hopefully. At that moment, Lin Tian was rapidly climbing towards the female dormitory. "Thump!" Grabbing the window ledge, Lin Tian instantly exerted force and flipped inside. Scanning left and right, he saw that the hallway was empty; obviously, everyone else was asleep. Lin Tian swept his gaze around and then spotted the restroom at the end of the hallway. And within his line of sight, there was a red silhouette squatting inside. Seeing the silhouette flickering with red light, Lin Tian knew it must be Shen Mengyi. After a moment of thought, Lin Tian cautiously walked over, trying not to make any noise. As Lin Tian slowly advanced into the restroom, a frustrated voice rang out, "It''s frustrating, why does no one come to the restroom? I''ve been almost waiting for ten minutes. Sigh, if it really comes to it, I''ll just have to shout... But that would be so embarrassing!" "Tissues, where on earth are you!" Chapter 157 - 140 Coach, Lets Practice Hearing Shen Mengyi''s incessant murmuring, Lin Tian smirked and slowly walked over. As he walked over and gazed at the green partition in front of him, upon hearing the voice inside, Lin Tian was certain that Shen Mengyi was inside! But how could he get the tissue to her! Glancing around, Lin Tian''s gaze landed on the gap in the green partition. Immediately, Lin Tian took a tissue from his pocket and tossed it through the gap. "Tissue, oh tissue! Where are you!" Crouching in the restroom, Shen Mengyi looked frustrated. She propped her chin in her hands, her face expressing helplessness. Just as she was thinking about whether to call out loudly to see if anyone was coming, she suddenly paused and stared blankly ahead. A bunch of white toilet paper suddenly fell from the partition in front of her. What is... Taken aback, Shen Mengyi raised her head and called out to the outside of the partition, "Is anyone there?" Silence! No response at all. "Is anyone there?" Seeing that no one responded, she waited a moment and asked again. Still, no one responded. After hesitating for a while, Shen Mengyi picked up the tissue from the floor, examined it, and then breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, the tissue looked clean. After checking the tissue, Shen Mengyi used it right away; at that moment, she couldn''t care less about anything else. After wiping, Shen Mengyi quickly pulled up her pants and opened the door of the restroom. As soon as she opened the door, she curiously looked around. The area was silent, not a soul in the restroom. "Strange, how did that tissue get here?" Shen Mengyi thought with a tinge of annoyance, then turned to flush the restroom. Meanwhile, the invisible Lin Tian chuckled mischievously. As Shen Mengyi turned around, Lin Tian even caught a glimpse of the pink lace of her underwear peeking out. She had been in such a hurry that she hadn''t adjusted her pants properly. After flushing, Shen Mengyi glanced around the restroom curiously again and loudly asked, "Is anyone there?" Still, not a soul around. "Weird!" Scratching her head, Shen Mengyi walked out of the restroom, puzzled, while muttering softly to herself, "It''s all that damn Lin Tian''s fault, or else none of this would have happened. So annoying, I''ll make him pay next time!" Murmuring to herself, Shen Mengyi walked outside. Hearing Shen Mengyi''s complaints, Lin Tian felt a bit annoyed. What the heck, why am I to blame! I''ll teach you a lesson! With that thought, Lin Tian tiptoed hurriedly after her. "Ah!" Shen Mengyi suddenly screamed, quickly turning around with wide eyes. Covering her butt, Shen Mengyi stared behind her with wide eyes. No one there! No one behind her, completely empty, yet she had distinctly felt someone grab her butt a moment ago. Impossible! Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Was it a ghost? That thought flashed through Shen Mengyi''s mind instantly, and at the same time, the mysterious appearance of that wad of paper came to mind. Could it really be a ghost? The thought sent a shiver of fear through her, and she quickly turned and hurried away. SMACK SMACK! She was so hasty she almost fell over. Watching Shen Mengyi''s flustered departure, Lin Tian grinned mischievously: "Hehe, that''s for badmouthing me behind my back." Savoring the feel of his earlier mischief, Lin Tian then walked out of the restroom and left through the window. With a bang, he jumped down from the window of the female dormitory. As soon as he landed, Lin Tian submerged his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness, and immediately a synthetic electronic voice rang out: "Super Series Task: The second mini-task of giving Shen Mengyi tissue has been completed, reward 1 Superpower Point." Hearing this, a gleam of pleasure crossed Lin Tian''s eyes: "Not bad, not bad! Another Superpower Point earned, it seems this super task isn''t too hard after all!" Another Superpower Point earned, a spark of excitement in Lin Tian''s eyes, if all super missions were this easy, he wouldn''t mind having a few more. "Another Superpower Point added, making it seven in total now. Not bad at all!" Delighted, he checked his accumulated Superpower Points, then Lin Tian''s consciousness returned to reality, he glanced around and then ran towards his dormitory. Following the same method, cloaked in invisibility, Lin Tian returned to the men''s dormitory. When Lin Tian got back to the dorm room, it hadn''t even been ten minutes since he left. Opening the dorm room door, Lin Tian found Lin Tao still intensely engaged with something at the computer desk. Seeing Lin Tao at this moment, there was a distinctive charm in his eyes, which seemed full of spirit, that confident demeanor completely overturned his usual introverted and low-key aura. Curiously, Lin Tian walked over, glanced from behind Lin Tao, and immediately felt dizzy. Lin Tao''s computer was filled with numbers and codes, incomprehensible to Lin Tian. Curiously glancing at Lin Tao, Lin Tian patted his shoulder and smiled, "Lin Tao, I didn''t realize you were such a computer whiz. What are you doing?" "Writing a program." Lin Tao replied without turning his head, his hands continuing to type away. "Nice, nice!" Lin Tian patted Lin Tao''s shoulder, then yawned sleepily and walked towards his bed. Feeling a bit sleepy... He didn''t think too much about Lin Tao being good with computers. Lying in bed, Lin Tian drowsily brainstormed ideas, and before he knew it, he drifted off to sleep. The next day, Lin Tian and several roommates returned to classroom 514. Chapter 158 - 140 Coach, Lets Practice_2 This time was the re-evaluation round of the Style Competition. This time, Lin Tian performed only after all the other contestants had left to keep his act secret, and he did not perform the robot dance in front of everyone again. Seeing Lin Tian''s performance again, even though everyone had seen it the day before, their faces still flickered with a hint of shock. "That''s it, Lin Tian, when you perform on September 6th, your act will be the grand finale that guarantees to stun the whole audience!" one of the judges laughed heartily. Lin Tian just smiled faintly, not saying much. However, Lin Tian noticed that Shen Mengyi did not look very well today; her complexion was somewhat pale, and she even had dark circles under her eyes. Seeing Shen Mengyi like this, Lin Tian thought to himself,"Damn, could it be that she was scared by me and didn''t sleep all night yesterday?" He guessed inwardly, but Lin Tian didn''t do anything; these kinds of things would pass in a few days. Two days later, at six o''clock in the evening, the Freshmen Style Competition started on time. Lin Tian''s act was the second last, serving as one of the grand finale performances. "Thump, Thump!" No sooner had Lin Tian stepped on stage than his unique and rhythmic dance instantly set the whole audience ablaze. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And when Lin Tian soared into the air, treading on nothingness, it stunned everyone even more. Ultimately, thanks to Lin Tian''s performance, the atmosphere in the venue reached its peak. Five minutes later, the performance ended, and Lin Tian left the stage. Just as Lin Tian finished his act, a synthetic electronic voice sounded in his mind:"Super Chain Mission: The first task of participating in the Freshman Style Competition and performing an act that leaves Shen Mengyi dumbstruck is completed, reward 1 Supernatural Point!" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief! It was finally over! This mission was finally completed. "I''ve gained another Supernatural Point, adding to the previous seven, I now have eight Supernatural Points. Not bad, not bad!" Lin Tian realized that his Supernatural Points had been accumulating a lot faster lately. "Hmm, if all the super missions are this simple, I wouldn''t mind having a few more." Lin Tian thought, slightly greedy. "Just don''t know what the next minor task will be." Thinking that he had already completed two tasks and there were still eight more to go, Lin Tian pondered. As Lin Tian was reflecting on his superpower, the podium had already started a grand chorus. The grand chorus was the final item of the entire event. Glancing boredly at the grand chorus, Lin Tian mumbled to himself,"Military training starts tomorrow, no more fun!" Wu''an University''s freshmen had a week off at the beginning of the semester to familiarize themselves with the environment, but from the seventh, they would start their military training. "Military training, huh..." Thinking about the military training, Lin Tian smacked his lips, wondering about it. The next day, at six thirty in the morning, Lin Tian''s alarm clock went off. Lin Tian, still groggy, turned off the alarm on his phone and went back to sleep. But just as he was lying down, Lin Tian suddenly realized, sprang up, looked at the three people still sleeping, and shouted, "Guys, get up! It''s time for military training!" Saying this, Lin Tian got up and began putting on his clothes. Lin Tian''s shout woke Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao; both of them were stunned for a moment before hurriedly getting up. By the time Lin Tian had his green military uniform on, he noticed that Guo Rong on Bed No. 2 was still sleeping soundly. Shaking his head in disbelief, Lin Tian walked over and loudly thumped the bed, yelling, "Fatty, wake up!" "Snore~!" In response, Guo Rong only offered rhythmic snores. Speechless, Lin Tian smacked the bed again and shouted, "Wake up!" "Hmm, don''t disturb me, let me sleep a bit longer~!" Guo Rong slapped his hand and then turned over to continue sleeping. "Let it be, don''t call him anymore. Let''s brush our teeth and bring breakfast over." Seeing this, Lin Tao said. "Fine!" Lin Tian shook his head resignedly, and finally turned to leave; it was always Guo Rong who got up the latest in the dormitory. Twenty minutes later, when Lin Tian and the others returned with breakfast, they found Guo Rong still asleep and had to wake him up again, speechlessly. With some effort, five minutes later, Guo Rong finally got up, albeit reluctantly. Seeing Guo Rong''s reluctant look, Lin Tian said exasperatedly, "Might as well not call you Fatty, but Sleep Demon instead!" "Exactly, exactly!" Feng Jiabao, while biting into a pork bun, replied somewhat unclearly, "No matter how much we try to wake him, he doesn''t, and he snores too, definitely a sleep demon!" "Ignorance! You guys don''t understand that sleeping is one of life''s great pleasures!" Guo Rong rolled his eyes at them, yawned, and took his toothbrush to go brush his teeth. Half an hour later, the whole class gathered on the sports field. Standing on the sports field, Lin Tian scanned around and saw a sea of green, all new students dressed in their military uniforms. After a short break, the military training officially began. Initially, everyone was excited, but it didn''t take long for everyone to start getting tired of it. Marching in step, lining up! Just these, and endlessly repeated, the worst part was that it was all under the scorching sun! After two hours of training, there was a chorus of complaints from the class. "Instructor, can we take a break now? We''ve been training for so long!" someone started to complain. "Exactly! Instructor, let''s have a break, please." Hearing this, a chorus of agreement rang out around. "Take a break? We just had a break, you''ve only been training for ten minutes and you want another break already! What''s this!" Instructor Zhong Jian looked disapprovingly at these college students. He thought they were too pampered. "We are tired, we''ve been training for so long, and the sun is so harsh! Instructor, please let us rest a bit more!" Immediately, a girl from the class cooed pleadingly. Chapter 159 - 140 Coach, Lets Practice_3 "No more nonsense, or you''ll be standing as punishment!" "Really, what''s with the attitude!" A girl muttered under her breath, clearly annoyed. Glancing at the girl, Zhong Jian said, "I can give you all a chance." "What?" Upon hearing this, everyone''s eyes lit up with anticipation. His gaze swept over these hopeful faces, and Zhong Jian slowly continued, "As long as one of you can beat me, I''ll let you rest for half an hour." "Really?" The crowd was stunned, but after glancing at Zhong Jian''s build, someone immediately cried out in despair, "Coach, you''re trained in this, who could possibly beat you!" "You can team up, two against one." Zhong Jian said indifferently after scanning the group of students. "Two people? Really?" A wave of excited voices rose from the crowd. "Stop with the nonsense. If you want a try, then come on up." Zhong Jian swept his gaze over the students impassively. Before long, two students who were over 1.8 meters tall stepped forward. Both students were among the stronger-looking boys in the class, and Zhong Jian was also 1.8 meters tall. After scanning the two of them, Zhong Jian said, "Let''s head over to the grass." They then made their way to the grass, surrounded by their excited classmates. Standing firm on the grass, Zhong Jian said expressionlessly, "Come at me with your attack, don''t hold back!" Despite Zhong Jian''s words, the two students still held back, fearing they might injure him. But then... Slap, slap! With a swift leg sweep and a shove of his arm, Zhong Jian knocked both students to the ground in an instant. Glancing at them impassively, Zhong Jian said, "I told you not to hold back!" "Let''s go again!" the two students protested, not convinced, and got up to challenge him once more. But the result was the same! In just a few moves, Zhong Jian had the two on the ground again, and it was evident he hadn''t even let them get a scratch on him, clearly holding back. Seeing this, all the students fell silent. After that, a few more students stepped forward to challenge him, not willing to accept defeat. But the following rounds ended even more swiftly than the first. This time, the students were truly lost for words. "The instructor is so formidable. Isn''t there anyone in the class who can beat him?" While watching, Lin Tian suddenly heard a soft voice from the girl in front of him. The voice was very pleasant and gentle. Glancing at the girl, Lin Tian recognized her; there was no help for itshe was the prettiest girl in the class. Lin Tian''s class unanimously acknowledged belle, Lin Tingting. "Tingting, why don''t you go up and use your ''Beauty Trap''?" At that moment, a girl beside her said teasingly. "What nonsense are you talking about!" Lin Tingting glared at the girl and then looked at Zhong Jian, thinking to herself, "The instructor is really formidable. Could it be that no two students in the class can beat him? It would be nice if someone could defeat him; I really would like to rest a bit longer." As Lin Tingting was entertaining this thought, Lin Tian stiffened behind her, his expression turning into one of surprise. At the same time, a synthesized electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Realize Lin Tingting''s wish to rest, defeat instructor Zhong Jian. Reward: One Superpower Point." A mission, a mission has come! Lin Tian glanced over and indeed saw the mission''s red light twinkling on Lin Tingting. Lin Tian shook his head speechlessly, thinking how a mission could come at any time. While Lin Tian was still in a daze, Zhong Jian saw that no one else was coming forward, so he clapped his hands and shouted, "Since you''ve lost the bet, you better train obediently. I''ve decided to postpone the next break by twenty minutes." "Wow, no way!" "Coach, you''re too harsh!" ... The scene erupted with groans of despair. "Wait!" Just as the students were lamenting, a loud cry suddenly cut through the air. At the sound, everyone turned in surprise toward where it originated. Lin Tingting also turned her head curiously, and then she saw Lin Tian. With a slight smile towards Lin Tingting, Lin Tian slowly stepped forward. As Lin Tian stepped out, the students automatically made way for him. Approaching Zhong Jian, Lin Tian raised his head to look at him and said, "Coach, let''s have a go." Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Frowning, Zhong Jian glanced at Lin Tian and asked with some confusion, "Just you alone?" "Right!" Lin Tian calmly nodded his head. "I suggest you find another person to join you!" Zhong Jian said, looking indifferently at Lin Tian. "No need, I''m enough by myself!" Lin Tian replied, and proceeded to take off his shirt, revealing his well-defined eight-pack abs. "Wow~!" Seeing Lin Tian''s chiseled abs, a chorus of gasps echoed through the crowd. Among the crowd, Feng Jiabao looked at Lin Tian jealously, "This guy is showing off again, what''s there to flaunt, taking off his shirt!" "Exactly, exactly! Does he even look as good as me!" Guo Rong also said impatiently, glancing at Lin Tian, then touching his own round belly with a look of resentment. Seeing Lin Tian''s sturdy muscles, Zhong Jian was taken aback, then shook his head: "Having a good physique isn''t everything!" "I believe I can do it!" Lin Tian stated softly. "Is that so? Alright then, go ahead and make your move." Zhong Jian said calmly, not taking Lin Tian seriously. "Really? Then here I come!" Lin Tian said with a grin. "Enough talk!" Zhong Jian said, growing impatient. "Here I go!" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, his muscles tightened, and he lunged forward. "Hey!" Lin Tian shouted loudly Bang! Eyes widened! What followed was a scene that left all the students wide-eyed and flabbergasted; they could never have expected what happened next... Chapter 160 - 141 Stop And the next scene left all the students with their eyes wide open, utterly incredulous; they never saw this coming... Down! Zhong Jian was surprisingly brought down easily by Lin Tian! Zhong Jian didn''t even have time to react. Fast! Lin Tian was too quick! Zhong Jian hadn''t even recovered his wits when he was brought to the ground by a sweep of Lin Tian''s foot. "Yay!" After being stunned for a moment, a chorus of gasps erupted from the crowd. Zhong Jian lay there somewhat dazed, still not quite grasping what had happened... After a moment, Zhong Jian snapped out of it, and with a carp''s flip, he sprang to his feet, then, locking eyes with Lin Tian, he spoke, "That doesn''t count, let''s go again." "Hey, instructor! That''s not fair, you can''t just deny it!" "Exactly, exactly!" The students expressed their dissatisfaction upon hearing Zhong Jian''s words. "It''s fine!" Lin Tian waved his hand, quieting the students'' shouts, and then looked at Zhong Jian calmly, "Handling him is just a matter of minutes!" Stunned! Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, all the students were taken aback. Lin Tian''s statement was brimming with arrogance! But Feng Jiabao and the others were annoyed and muttered to themselves while watching Lin Tian, "Showing off again!" "That''s right, that''s right! And not including me in the act!" Seeing Lin Tian''s demeanor, Guo Rong also felt annoyed. Looking at Lin Tian, his eyes nearly burst with envy. Zhong Jian was startled by Lin Tian''s words, a flash of anger crossing his mind! Arrogant! This kid is too arrogant! Zhong Jian didn''t think he was inferior to Lin Tian; he just believed he was too careless before and that gave Lin Tian an opening. Shrugging his shoulders and twisting his neck, Zhong Jian gave Lin Tian a serious look, "I''d like to see how you''re going to ''handle me in minutes''!" Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian gestured with a hook of his finger, "Come on!" Narrowing his eyes, Zhong Jian took a quick step forward, bellowed, and swung his fist! Whoosh! Zhong Jian''s punch was both fast and fierce, aimed straight at Lin Tian''s abdomen! His punch was strong and powerful, and Zhong Jian had full confidence in this all-out punch. He might not be able to deliver such a punch again. Slap! A crisp sound followed, and Zhong Jian was taken aback. He looked down at his fist in disbelief. Blocked! Zhong Jian''s seemingly ferocious punch was casually blocked with a palm by Lin Tian. Most importantly, his punch didn''t move Lin Tian''s body in the slightest! How is this possible! Zhong Jian''s eyes bulged, disbelief written all over his face. "Hey!" While Zhong Jian was still in shock, Lin Tian suddenly stepped forward, closing the distance, and shrugged his shoulder. Bam! Then, a huge force entered Zhong Jian''s body, sending him flying backward. Smack! Zhong Jian hit the ground, the severe impact leaving him unable to catch his breath. After a pause, the area erupted with enthusiastic cheers. Especially the girls, all of them staring at Lin Tian with shining eyes. Not just men like to look at women with good figures; women also like men with good physiques. Lin Tian''s physique was undeniably perfect, and most importantly, Lin Tian knew how to fight. So cool! Many girls began to see stars in their eyes while looking at Lin Tian. Glancing at the fallen Zhong Jian, Lin Tian took a step forward, bent down, and extended his hand. By then, Zhong Jian had recovered his composure and, seeing Lin Tian''s outstretched hand, reached out and grasped it firmly. With Lin Tian''s help, Zhong Jian stood up. "You''ve lost, coach!" Lin Tian looked at Zhong Jian with a beaming smile. "Not bad, kid, you''ve got some serious skills!" Zhong Jian patted Lin Tian''s shoulder, his face filled with surprise as he looked at him. "Not too shabby," Lin Tian smiled lightly, nodded slightly, then turned around, bent down to pick up the clothes on the ground, and put them back on. After a glance at Lin Tian, Zhong Jian turned his head to the rest of the class and shouted, "A bet''s a bet; I lost. You guys get a half-hour break!" "Yay!" Excited screams filled the venue. Hearing the noise here, students from other classes curiously looked over to see what had happened. "Lin Tian, you have such a great body, how do you work out?" As soon as they got a break, many girls surrounded Lin Tian, looking at him excitedly. "Just fine, I exercise occasionally!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile to the circle of girls around him. He had never been treated like this before. Of course, taking off his shirt just now was his way of showing off. "Can I... can I touch your muscles?" A girl shyly looked at Lin Tian. As she spoke, her face turned red, and she seemed hardly able to look at Lin Tian. Hearing this, Lin Tian was also taken aback; this girl was quite bold. But after a moment''s pause, Lin Tian responded with a smile, "It''s fine, you can touch, but just a touch!" Lin Tian didn''t mind, and he even enjoyed it. Being amidst all the flowers had once been his dream. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s consent, the girl mustered her courage, reached out her hand, and curiously felt Lin Tian''s muscles through his clothes. Bulging, firm... "So firm!" the girl exclaimed in surprise, her face showing a hint of excitement. "Really? I want to feel too!" Seeing someone lead the way, other girls became bolder, and another girl reached out her hand. "I want to feel as well!" And then another girl came over. In an instant, Lin Tian''s abdomen was covered by the small hands of several girls. Don''t think that only men are lustful; women are too, except they''re usually enveloped by something called restraint. But now, seeing so many people doing it, they naturally didn''t care. Being touched by so many hands was a sensation Lin Tian had never experienced before. Seeing this, Feng Jiabao, who considered himself handsome, felt annoyed. He then shouted in a girlish, coquettish voice, "I want to touch too!" Hearing his weird voice, Lin Tian instantly got goosebumps, and seeing his hands reaching over, Lin Tian quickly slapped them away: "Get lost, no touching!" "Why can they touch!" Feng Jiabao protested! "They''re girls!" Lin Tian gave him a glance. "Nuns get to touch, so why can''t monks!" Feng Jiabao''s eyes bulged, and then he turned to the male students behind him and yelled, "Brothers, go for it!" Several boys then lunged towards Lin Tian, and seeing this, other students also came over to join in the fun. "Damn it!" Lin Tian screamed. In a flash, there was laughter and merrymaking. So the half-hour passed in jest and play. After half an hour, the training resumed. The following week was filled with military training, which was tedious and boring. However, over the course of the week, the students developed a deep friendship with Zhong Jian. Zhong Jian, although strict during training, was actually a very easygoing person in private. At the same time, through a week of being together, the classmates became acquainted with one another. They were at least familiar faces to each other now. A week later, the military training ended. As soon as it was over, Guo Rong let out a big sigh of relief and shouted, "Brothers, let''s get some action!" "Great! Let''s go after dinner!" Feng Jiabao agreed. They were all too tired from a week of military training and hadn''t been to an internet caf. "Let''s go, eat first, then head over after dinner!" Guo Rong roared. By the time the four of them had finished eating, it was already five in the afternoon. They grabbed their IDs and headed straight for the internet caf outside the campus. As soon as they booted up their computers, the four immediately put on their headphones and went all out. Whoosh whoosh! Lin Tian''s hand moved the mouse with intense focus. Smack! Lin Tian instantly took out an opposing sniper. "Nice shot!" Guo Rong''s shout came from beside him. Lin Tian chuckled, moving his mouse to find the next target, when suddenly, there was a loud bang. The sudden noise startled Lin Tian, and he reflexively took off his headphones, looking up and forward. The startling thud not only attracted Lin Tian''s attention but even drew the attention of everyone in the internet caf. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian glanced over and saw seven or eight thugs beating up someone. After a quick look at the person, Lin Tian immediately recognized the student identity of the beaten individual. This person must be from Wu''an University. "Damn! How dare you hit on my girlfriend, I won''t let you off easy!" A youth with a blue dragon tattoo on his arm kicked the student fiercely! His kick sent the student tumbling to the ground! Bang bang! The others also extended their feet and kicked him viciously! Bang! Suddenly, one of them lifted a chair from the internet caf and smashed it down hard on the student''s body. Although the student had wanted to fight back, he was quickly struck down. Bang bang, in a flurry of punches and kicks, and in just a few seconds, Lin Tian saw fresh red blood starting to appear on the ground. The injuries to the student were clearly not light. "Stop! Don''t hit anymore!" After a moment of shock, a girl suddenly ran over. Lin Tian glanced at the girl and was taken aback. He recognized her; she was the cashier of this internet caf. What was she doing running over now? "Keep hitting him, if we don''t teach this kid a lesson, he won''t learn his place!" But nobody paid any attention to the girl. Wang Fangfang saw the boy lying on the ground, blood flowing out, and suddenly panicked. She shouted at the bullies, "Stop hitting him, or I''ll call the police!" "Call the police, call your mom!" Upon hearing this, the already furious man slapped her right away. Smack! With a slap, Wang Fangfang''s face instantly bore a bright red handprint. He coolly surveyed the crowd of onlookers, his face grim as he said, "Whoever meddles, I''ll kill you!" The man''s ominous gaze made everyone flinch. No one dared! Absolutely no one dared to interfere! It was obvious at a glance that the man was not a do-gooder, and with so many of them, intervening was like throwing oneself into a beating, even risking having to pay for one''s own medical expenses if injured. There was simply nobody who bothered! With her hand covering the hot sting of her cheek, Wang Fangfang was close to tears from frustration. Humiliation! She had never been hit in the face before in her entire life! The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. At the same time, she desperately wished someone would stand up and defeat these people, just like in the movies! But that was impossible! She knew that movies were just movies, and reality could never be the same! Feeling wronged, all she could do was cover her cheek, wanting to cry from the injustice. Just then, Lin Tian''s expression paused, and suddenly a synthetic electronic voice echoed in his mind: "Mission: Help Wang Fangfang teach the bullies a lesson. Mission reward: one Supernatural Point." As the mission''s voice echoed, Lin Tian immediately saw a red glow flickering around Wang Fangfang. That was the light of the mission. Chapter 161 - 142 Delivering Umbrella Mission Lin Tian was momentarily stunned before quickly regaining his senses, he stepped forward and shouted, "Stop!" "Stop!" The sudden voice made everyone pause abruptly. Wang Fangfang, covering her cheeks in shock, looked up in disbelief. Was someone actually standing up for her? Seeing Lin Tian stepping forward, the onlooking students were also taken aback. Upon seeing Lin Tian, these students silently cursed him for being a fool. Who would dare to intervene at such a time if not a fool? Wasn''t he just asking for trouble? Lin Tian''s sudden appearance also startled the attackers slightly; after a pause, two of them with malevolent expressions charged swiftly at Lin Tian. "Mind your own business!" one of them yelled angrily as he threw a punch at Lin Tian''s head. Whoosh! The fist moved swiftly, bringing a burst of air with it. Whoosh! Another person kicked at Lin Tian! Seeing this scene, the spectators shook their heads disapprovingly. To court death is to meet death! Lin Tian was obviously courting death by intervening at this time. However, surprisingly, the next moment made everyone''s jaw drop. Whoosh! Lin Tian casually dodged a punch by tilting his head and immediately threw a punch back! Bang! His solid punch landed squarely on the opponent''s chest, sending him flying backwards. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Smack! At the same time, Lin Tian lifted his leg, clashing it against the other person''s kick; instantly, that person felt a tremendous force transmit through his leg, making him involuntarily step back. Bang Bang! He tumbled to the ground, his body crashing into chairs scattered on the floor. "Hmph!" Lin Tian snorted coldly and quickly advanced towards them as they were still dazed. One punch per person! One kick per person! In just a few seconds, people were sprawled across the ground! Done! The bullies, who had been acting mighty just moments ago, were instantly subdued by Lin Tian; they hadn''t even managed to inflict the slightest injury on him. Frozen! Seeing this scene, everyone was dumbfounded. They had anticipated a scene where Lin Tian would be beaten up! But, but the reality turned out to be... Unexpected, it was indeed shocking! Clutching her cheek, Wang Fangfang gazed at Lin Tian in disbelief. Someone had really showed up? And just like in the movies, the suddenly appearing hero had defeated the villains! This, was this real? As Wang Fangfang was still stunned, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Task to help Wang Fangfang teach the bullies a lesson is completed, reward: one Supernatural Point." Completed! Upon hearing this notification, a trace of joy flickered across Lin Tian''s eyes. Having completed the task, Lin Tian decided not to linger, so he turned to the onlooking students and said, "Someone call the police, and also, could someone please call an ambulance." After speaking, Lin Tian glanced at his three equally stunned roommates, tilted his head and said, "Let''s go!" As he was leaving, passing by Wang Fangfang, Lin Tian paused and smiled at her, "Be more careful in the future, don''t always jump into situations." Wang Fangfang, still in a daze, watched Lin Tian leave, and even after he had gone, she remained lost in thought. As they walked out of the internet caf, his roommates looked at Lin Tian in amazement, Feng Jiabao especially, who exclaimed loudly, "Damn! Lin Tian, are you from outer space? That was awesome!" "Exactly, exactly, do you know Martial World secrets? Give me a few books!" Guo Rong also shouted excitedly. "I..." Lin Tian was about to speak, but suddenly, he looked up at the pitch-black sky. Drip-drop! A cold raindrop suddenly fell on Lin Tian''s cheek. Whirrr! Suddenly, a heavy downpour fell from the sky. "Damn, no way, it''s raining now!" The sudden rain elicited surprised shouts from the group. The summer rain came abruptly and was a downpour. "Hurry, let''s take shelter at the security office!" The four of them were close to the school''s security office, so they quickly ran towards it. When the four of them ran into the guardhouse, the rain from the sky intensified, as if someone upstairs had dumped a large bucket of water. "Damn! This rain is so sudden!" After entering the guardhouse, Feng Jiabao continued to complain while shaking his wet clothes. Even though they had run inside, the rain had been so sudden that some of their clothes were still wet. "Yeah, it''s too sudden." Lin Tian looked at the dark sky and was speechless. This rain was too abrupt. "Who knows when it''s going to stop," Lin Tao said, looking at the heavy rain pouring outside. "I don''t think it will stop anytime soon, it''s too heavy!" Guo Rong said helplessly. "I..." Lin Tian was about to say something when suddenly, an electronic synthesized voice rang in his mind: "Super Chain Mission: The third task: Deliver an umbrella to Shen Mengyi hiding from the rain. Task reward: one Supernatural Point. Task penalty: minus two Supernatural Points. Note: This task must be completed within five minutes; failure to do so will result in failure of the task!" "Damn!" Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian suddenly cursed. Such a scam! Asking me to deliver an umbrella in this heavy rain? And within five minutes? What''s the deal? After being stunned for a moment, Lin Tian had no time to complain and immediately asked the guard in the guardhouse if he had an umbrella, to which the answer was no. Having no choice, Lin Tian quickly told his buddies and then hurried outside. "Hey!" Seeing Lin Tian rush out, Feng Jiabao was shocked and reached out to call him, but Lin Tian had disappeared in the blink of an eye. "What is he doing?" Turning his head, Feng Jiabao stared blankly at his two roommates. Lin Tao pushed his glasses up on the bridge of his nose and said calmly, "He must be crazy!" "Right!" The two roommates nodded in agreement. Unaware of his three roommates bad-mouthing him, Lin Tian was desperately running towards his dormitory at that moment! Huff, huff! Lin Tian was sprinting fast! The rain was so heavy that his clothes were soaked within seconds of stepping outside, but Lin Tian could no longer care about that and just sprinted as fast as he could. It took Lin Tian a minute to reach his dorm and grab an umbrella, and instantly he was off running in the direction where Shen Mengyi was. In Lin Tian''s eyes, a figure flashing red light was ahead, and judging by the location, it seemed to be at the gym. Huff! Holding the umbrella, Lin Tian sprinted through the rainy night, heading towards the gym. At the gym, Shen Mengyi and her roommate Yang Li were standing on the steps taking shelter from the rain. "This rain is just too heavy!" Yang Li said, looking at the pouring rain outside. "Yeah, so sudden!" Shen Mengyi also looked a bit helpless. "Who knows when it will stop," Yang Li said, lying back and looking at the dark sky. "It might take a while," Shen Mengyi said, listening to the pitter-patter sounds of the raindrops nearby. "If someone would bring us an umbrella now, that would be great," Yang Li said hopefully. "How could that happen!" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes and said, "With such heavy rain, no one would come to deliver an umbrella, and even if someone was willing, it''s too much to ask. They would also get soaked." "Maybe someone sees that the beauty of Shen University needs an umbrella, and they might brave the rain to bring it!" Yang Li teased Shen Mengyi with a giggle. "Stop talking nonsense, it''s impossible!" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes again. "Eh? Look, what''s that?" Suddenly, Yang Li pointed ahead in surprise. Following the direction of Yang Li''s finger, Shen Mengyi looked and, aided by some dim street lamps, soon saw a person sprinting fast in the rain, seemingly coming their way. "What is he doing? Why doesn''t he take shelter from the rain?" Yang Li also saw the man running through the rain. "He probably couldn''t find shelter in time! The rain was too sudden!" Shen Mengyi guessed. The man was fast, and in a blink of an eye, aided by the dim streetlights, they could see more clearly as Lin Tian ran closer, and they suddenly saw the umbrella in Lin Tian''s hand. Seeing the umbrella in Lin Tian''s hand left them both stunned. Huff, huff! At that moment, Lin Tian was sprinting towards Shen Mengyi! Seeing Lin Tian rushing over, Yang Li was stunned; she turned her head to look at Shen Mengyi, wondering if it was really happening... Lin Tian was fast, and before Yang Li could react, Lin Tian had already run up to them. Huff, huff! Gasping for breath and taking a moment to rest, Lin Tian looked at the dazed Shen Mengyi, extended his hand with the drenched umbrella and said, "Here, for you!" Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian, soaked to the skin like a drowned rat, and was too stunned to move. Drip, drip! Droplets of rain left on the umbrella started to fall to the ground. The scene was silent, except for the sound of the falling rain. After a pause, Yang Li suddenly exclaimed, "My god, someone really did come to bring an umbrella?" She was truly astonished! Astonished, Shen Mengyi subconsciously accepted the umbrella, then looked somewhat dazedly at Lin Tian and managed, "You... " Just as Shen Mengyi took the umbrella, an electronic synthesized voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super Chain Mission: The third task of delivering an umbrella to Shen Mengyi is completed. Task reward: one Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief. "Whew!" He breathed out deeply and, looking at the somewhat stunned Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian joked, "So, beauty, are you touched? How about a kiss then?" With that, Lin Tian cheekily moved his face closer. Chapter 162 - 143: Who Still Eats Candy! "What''s wrong, beauty? Moved by my gesture? Then how about a kiss?" Saying that, Lin Tian approached with a grin on his face. Shen Mengyi had been genuinely touched, but seeing Lin Tian''s smug expression, her moment of sentimentality disappeared, and with an irritated expression, she pushed his face away, snapping, "Get lost!" "Uh..." Lin Tian''s face was pushed away, leaving him speechless. He gave her a glance and pouted, "That''s no way to treat someone!" With a helpless shake of his head and a shrug, Lin Tian said with resignation, "Alright then, if the goddess doesn''t appreciate it, I''ll just let it be!" With that, Lin Tian turned around and ran off into the rainy night. The rain poured down outside, and Lin Tian just dashed into it, instantly disappearing from view. "You..." Shen Mengyi was startled, reaching out as if to say something, but Lin Tian was too fast and vanished in the blink of an eye, leaving her hand frozen mid-air, her face in a daze. After a moment of stunned silence, Yang Li reacted, looking at Shen Mengyi with an exaggerated expression and exclaimed, "Wow, Mengyi, could this be true love? Braving the wind and the rain for you, and then leaving without expecting anything in return! That''s just too dramatic. "Stop it, you''re making a fuss over nothing!" Shen Mengyi shot her a look before turning back to gaze at the driving rain outside. Looking at where Lin Tian had disappeared, a glimmer of confusion flashed in Shen Mengyi''s eyes. How did he know I was here? And he even came over in such heavy rain to bring an umbrella... At that moment, Shen Mengyi truly felt perplexed, and at the same time, her heart began to feel a touch of fondness for Lin Tian. Her previous dislike for Lin Tian''s cheeky demeanor didn''t seem so strong anymore. This strategy would likely touch any girl''s heart, and even if it didn''t, it would still leave a positive impression. Meanwhile, Lin Tian didn''t have time to ponder over what Shen Mengyi might be thinking. He was just running desperately back to his dorm. There was no helping it; the rain was too heavy, soaking him through. It was best to get back to the dorm and change clothes quickly. Back in the dorm, Lin Tian changed out of his wet clothes in a flash and took a quick shower. After he had showered and dressed, he realized that the rain had suddenly stopped outside. Looking at the rain that had stopped as abruptly as it started, Lin Tian was at a loss for words: "This rain came suddenly and left just as suddenly. Typical summer weather; changeable at a moment''s notice." After changing clothes and watching TV for a while, Lin Tian''s three roommates returned. As soon as they arrived, they surrounded Lin Tian. Guo Rong''s small eyes widened as much as they could, and he looked at Lin Tian in amazement, "Lin Tian, what was that about? Have you gone mad?" Giving him a disdainful look, Lin Tian responded indifferently, "What do you know? I was off winning the heart of a goddess!" "Come on, cut it out, what exactly happened?" Feng Jiabao yelled. Lin Tian gave them a bored glance, not deigning to respond And so amid their playful banter and teasing, the day passed, and night fell, with everyone eventually drifting off to sleep. Lying in bed, Lin Tian immersed his consciousness into his Sea of Consciousness. As his awareness entered the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian immediately set his gaze upon the droplets of golden Supernatural Points floating above. "One, two..." Counting them, his eyes gleaming with excitement, "Ten! Finally gathered ten Supernatural Points." After so long, Lin Tian had finally amassed another ten Supernatural Points. Ten Supernatural Points marked an important milestone in the Supernatural Ability System. With ten Supernatural Points, Lin Tian could create a brand new superpower or, by spending ten points, he could upgrade one of his existing abilities. Currently, all of Lin Tian''s abilities were at their lowest level, but he intended to eventually upgrade all of them to high-level. However, this time Lin Tian didn''t want to use those ten Supernatural Points to create a new ability, nor did he want to upgrade his existing ones. He intended to exchange one of his existing superpowers. With that thought, Lin Tian immediately summoned the Supernatural Ability menu. His eyes swept over the menu and came to rest on one particular superpower: "Level 1 Flight (Can fly up to 100 meters high, at a maximum speed of 20m/s). Requires ten Supernatural Points to exchange." Flight! That was the ability Lin Tian had longed for. Truth be told, Lin Tian had wanted to exchange for this ability from the very beginning, but never had the opportunity. But now, he finally had his chance. Flight! It had always been Lin Tian''s dream. And this wasn''t the pathetic Levitation Technique that could only hover and not truly fly. He glanced at the superpower and without a moment''s hesitation, went for the exchange. As Lin Tian''s mind moved, the ten golden Supernatural Points floating in his Sea of Consciousness disappeared. At the same time, he felt a warm current surge through his body, quickly vanishing. Lin Tian knew he had successfully exchanged his superpower. After lying in bed for a while, unable to contain his excitement, Lin Tian got up and left the dorm room. He made sure no one was around at the dorm staircase before activating his thought, and instantly became invisible. With invisibility in place, Lin Tian glanced at the window in front of him and commanded with his mind. Fly! Whoosh! Lin Tian''s body suddenly took to the air! Swoosh! Like a cannonball being fired, he flew out of the window with a whoosh. Initially, Lin Tian wasn''t very adept at controlling his flight, but he quickly got the hang of it. Turning, flying backward, 360-degree rotations, diving, making sharp turnshe tried every trick! Whoosh, whoosh! Because of the high speed, his clothes rustled loudly, and gusts of cold wind brushed against Lin Tian''s skin. The air was refreshingly clear after the rain. Lin Tian lifted his head, closed his eyes, spread his arms, and soared upwards... He thoroughly enjoyed the rush of flying at high speed! An entire hour later, Lin Tian finally returned to the dormitory. Even so, when Lin Tian came back, there was still some excitement on his face. Flying, so cool! With a heart full of excitement, Lin Tian fell into a deep slumber. There were no further conversations that night. The next day, Lin Tian got up at 7:30 a.m. It was the first day of classes, and although it was still early, Lin Tian didn''t want to be late. As soon as he got up, Lin Tian shouted, "Wake up!" Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao both got up groggily. Meanwhile, the hefty Guo Rong was still fast asleep, snoring loudly. "Sleeping demon, wake up!" Lin Tian glanced at him and shouted loudly. "Huh hm~!" In response to Lin Tian, rhythmic snores came back in answer. "Forget it, don''t call him. He won''t wake up now!" Lin Tao said, yawning and getting out of bed. Lin Tian helplessly shook his head after giving Guo Rong another speechless glance. The following five days were spent going to classes. During these five days, Lin Tian''s life was very peaceful. Lin Tian didn''t receive any tasks this week, and his days went by calmly. However, each night he would secretly go out to practice his flying ability. He really enjoyed the thrill of flying. Before he knew it, five days had passed, and tomorrow was Saturday, a school holiday. As soon as classes ended, Guo Rong returned to the dormitory and exclaimed, "We have a holiday tomorrow! By the way, guys, shall we go play League of Legends tomorrow?" "I''m down!" Feng Jiabao nodded indifferently. "I don''t mind," said Lin Tao nonchalantly. "Uh..." After pondering for a moment, Lin Tian also nodded, "Sure, let''s go." Originally, Lin Tian planned to hang out with Bu Mengting today, but she had gone back to the city. Hence, with nothing else to do, he didn''t mind either. On Saturday, the four of them spent the whole day playing video games at the internet caf. The next day, before even getting out of bed, Lin Tian heard his cellphone ring. "Hello?" Lin Tian answered the phone, still half-asleep. "Big dummy, wake up!" As soon as the call connected, Li Xiaomeng''s shrieking voice came through. "Uh..." Lin Tian was taken aback, confusion flashing in his eyes. After a pause, he said, "Xiaomeng?" "Yes, hurry up and get out of bed. I''m about to visit your dormitory!" Li Xiaomeng exclaimed from the other end of the line. "What? You''re coming over?" Lin Tian was caught off guard. "What, you''re not welcoming me? Do you need to be taught a lesson?" Li Xiaomeng''s snort was heard through the phone. Hearing this, Lin Tian broke out into a cold sweat on his forehead and awkwardly chuckled, "Not at all, not at all! Welcome, welcome, a warm welcome." "Then get up quickly. I''ll be there soon, hmph! Sister, wait for me." After saying that, Li Xiaomeng''s voice could be heard calling someone before the call ended with a click. Looking at the disconnected call, Lin Tian shook his head helplessly with a speechless expression, "Why has this little ancestor come now?" Helplessly putting down his phone, Lin Tian got up and seeing his three roommates still asleep, he yelled, "Everyone, get up! We have a beauty coming to visit our dorm!" "Who, who? Where''s the beauty?" Surprisingly, upon hearing this, Guo Rong instantly got up, his eyes wide open. "Uh..." Seeing this, Lin Tian was stunned. This is illogical! The big guy actually woke up? "Sleeping demon, did you take the wrong pills today?" Lin Tian asked, still somewhat dazed as he looked at him. "Beauty? Where''s the beauty? No beauty, I''m going back to sleep!" Guo Rong looked around groggily for a moment before promptly returning to his slumber. "..." Lin Tian was at a loss for words. After a moment of bewilderment, Lin Tian woke up the others. Upon hearing that Bu Mengting would be visiting, all four of them tidied up the dorm, cleaning up the mess. They hid away instant noodle cups, stinky socks, underwear, and everything else. After tidying up and washing up, not long after, Bu Mengting arrived with Li Xiaomeng in tow. That''s how it was in school: it was easy for girls to enter boys'' dorms, but for boys to enter girls'' dorms, it was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. After glancing around Lin Tian''s dorm, Bu Mengting showed a sweet smile, "Your dorm is quite clean, isn''t it!" "Not at all, not at all, it''s just okay!" Lin Tian replied with an embarrassed smile. "Sis-in-law is here, welcome, welcome!" Guo Rong greeted Bu Mengting with a wide smile. "Hey! Haha!" Suddenly, Li Xiaomeng popped out from behind Bu Mengting, with a triumphant laugh. "Huh?" Stunned for a moment, Guo Rong stared at Li Xiaomeng somewhat blankly. Li Xiaomeng ignored Guo Rong and grinned at Lin Tian, "Brother-in-law, did you miss me?" "Miss you? Of course, I did!" Lin Tian wouldn''t dare say otherwise. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then Bu Mengting and Li Xiaomeng sat down in Lin Tian''s dorm to chat. However, Li Xiaomeng wasn''t the quiet type C she hopped around everywhere. What Lin Tian didn''t know was that since Li Xiaomeng''s arrival, Guo Rong had been distracted, sneakily eying Li Xiaomeng with an infatuated gaze. "I''m going out for a walk!" Feeling bored, Li Xiaomeng soon left the dorm. Lin Tian didn''t pay much attention to her departure. Watching Li Xiaomeng go out, Guo Rong hesitated before taking a lollipop he had bought the day before from his drawer. After thinking it over, he followed her out. After exiting the dorm, Guo Rong looked around and called out to Li Xiaomeng. "What is it?" Li Xiaomeng glanced up at the tall, hefty guy. "II want to offer you some candy!" Guo Rong said, nervously and shyly handing over the lollipop he was holding to Li Xiaomeng. Looking at the lollipop handed to her, Li Xiaomeng was taken aback for a moment. Chapter 163 - 144 Seven Hundred "A whole night for 700?" Guo Rong looked somewhat foolishly at Li Xiaomeng. "Of course!" Li Xiaomeng tossed her head, her face full of disdain, "So, tell me, do you want it or not!" "Really... really?" Guo Rong looked at Li Xiaomeng with a stunned expression, still struggling to accept the reality. "You are so annoying, just decide already, otherwise forget it! I''m leaving!" With a turn of her head and a disdainful glance at Guo Rong, Li Xiaomeng walked away. As he watched Li Xiaomeng turn to leave, Guo Rong was stunned for a moment, then quickly reached out and called out, "Really, really a whole night for 700?" As he spoke, Guo Rong eyed Li Xiaomeng up and down with disbelief. He couldn''t believe such an innocent-looking girl could actually say such things. "Of course, old man, you''re out of touch!" Li Xiaomeng sized up Guo Rong in return, her lips curling into a disdainful smile, "You don''t even have 700, do you!" "No, I do!" Guo Rong''s face turned red and he spoke somewhat nervously and hurriedly. He couldn''t relax in front of Li Xiaomeng. Taking a deep breath, Guo Rong gritted his teeth, "It really can be done..." "First, give me the money!" Li Xiaomeng shook her foot, her thumb and index finger rubbing together clearly indicating her meaning. "What if someone finds out?" Although he really wanted it, Guo Rong hesitated at that moment. "What''s there to be afraid of? If you don''t tell and I don''t tell, who would know! It''s not my first time doing this!" Li Xiaomeng gave Guo Rong a disdainful glare, looking at him as if he were a country bumpkin. Not... not her first time? Hearing this, Guo Rong was shocked again. Damn, are kids these days so open? After a moment''s pause, looking at Li Xiaomeng''s petite body, Guo Rong''s heart swayed once more, consoling himself, "No big deal, no big deal, it''s not my first time either, no big deal!" After reassuring himself, Guo Rong felt much calmer and then said to Li Xiaomeng, "Then let''s go..." "First, give me the money, then we can get a room!" Li Xiaomeng cut him off impatiently. "Right now?" Guo Rong was startled. "What did you think?" Li Xiaomeng rolled her eyes at him and said exasperated, "I have class tomorrow, I don''t have much time!" "Well, okay then! But those guys..." Guo Rong gestured towards Lin Tian and the others in the dorm. "No worries, I can handle that, just pay the money!" Li Xiaomeng confidently said. "Alright then." By that time, Guo Rong was spellbound by lust, no longer thinking too much. Back in the dormitory, Li Xiaomeng shouted, "I''m gonna show this chubby big brother around the school, be back later!" "Huh?" Lin Tian glanced at Li Xiaomeng, noticing a sly sparkle in her large eyes, as if she was plotting something. But Lin Tian didn''t care much, knowing that Li Xiaomeng was never one to stay quiet. He didn''t think too much about it. The others didn''t object either. So, Guo Rong and Li Xiaomeng left the dormitory together and headed for the school''s ATM. Standing in front of the ATM with his bank card, Guo Rong suddenly hesitated. 700 was nearly half his monthly food expenses. This... But the thought of Li Xiaomeng''s graceful body made his heart surge with heat. He gritted his teeth and withdrew 800. Leaving a hundred to pay for the room. He pulled out the money and handed 700 to Li Xiaomeng with some trepidation, asking, "Are we really doing this?" With a gleeful smile, Li Xiaomeng took the 700 and looked up with impatience, "Let''s get a move on, we''re on a tight schedule, there should be a motel around here, right?" "Uh-huh!" Completely overshadowed by Li Xiaomeng''s presence, Guo Rong nodded subconsciously. "Okay, then let''s go!" Immediately, the two of them walked out of the school gate and then Guo Rong headed to a small motel outside the school. Looking at the somewhat shabby motel, Li Xiaomeng stood with her hands behind her back, eyeing the man in front of her, "You go check in. Once you''ve got a room, come out and call me, and we''ll go up separately." Feeling that Li Xiaomeng''s plan made sense, Guo Rong went to check in alone. After checking in and coming out, Guo Rong informed Li Xiaomeng and then entered alone. Watching the man go inside, a sly smile appeared on Li Xiaomeng''s face. Once Guo Rong was completely out of sight, Li Xiaomeng turned around smilingly, as she walked back to the school she took out seven hundred-dollar bills from her pocket, counting gleefully, "700 huh, that''s enough to buy a lot of chips!" Thinking of Guo Rong, Li Xiaomeng spat disdainfully, "Stupid fatso, dare to scheme against me, I won''t let you off easy! Hmph!" "La la! La la la, I am the little artist who sells newspapers..." Singing along, Li Xiaomeng bounced and ran back to the school. Meanwhile, Guo Rong had already entered the room. As soon as he entered, Guo Rong became surprisingly nervous. At that moment, he suddenly became frightened. "Is this, is this okay? She''s still young!" Guo Rong paced back and forth, agitated and uneasy. "It''s okay, it''s okay, didn''t she say it''s not her first time. I should be alright too!" Guo Rong comforted himself. "But, but it seems she''s close with Lin Tian, what if, what if..." Thinking of Lin Tian crushing wood into sawdust, Guo Rong shivered. "Maybe, maybe I shouldn''t..." Thinking of Lin Tian caused Guo Rong to second-guess himself, and just as he was about to open the door to leave, but the moment he touched the doorknob, he hesitated again, muttering to himself, "But, but Xiaomeng is so cute, those legs, that chest, those eyes, those lips. So, so beautiful..." Thinking of this, Guo Rong actually gulped... While Guo Rong was conflicted, Li Xiaomeng had already bought a bag of chips and was bouncing joyfully back to her dormitory. Seeing Li Xiaomeng running in with a bag of chips, Lin Tian glanced at her curiously, "Where did you get the money for the chips? Hm? Where''s Sleepy? I haven''t seen him," he said, looking past Li Xiaomeng. "Come here! Come over!" Li Xiaomeng beckoned Lin Tian sneakily. "What''s up?" He looked at her curiously, and then walked over. Bu Mengting had already gone back to the dormitory, while Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao were playing video games on the computer. "Come closer, I''ll tell you!" Li Xiaomeng said, holding the chips, seemingly secretive. Lin Tian looked at her puzzledly, then bent down to bring his ear closer. "I''ll tell you..." Li Xiaomeng whispered into Lin Tian''s ear. As he listened to Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian''s eyes widened more and more, and finally, a flash of anger crossed Lin Tian''s eyes, As he stood up, Lin Tian was about to say something when suddenly, he hesitated. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ding! An electronic synthesized voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind... Chapter 164 - 145 Scare "Ding!" Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, a synthesized electronic voice rang out in his mind, "Mission: Help Li Xiaomeng scare Guo Rong! Mission Reward: One Superpower Point." As this voice sounded, Li Xiaomeng''s voice also reached Lin Tian''s ears, "Brother-in-law, help me scare this fatso. He actually dared to hit on me! Humph!" While speaking, Li Xiaomeng popped another chip into her mouth, crunching loudly. "Uh..." Looking at the displeased Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian was at a loss for words. For some reason, his initial anger had dissipated. Playing this game with this kid, Guo Rong was really courting death. Despite that, Lin Tian still didn''t plan to let him off, damn it, he actually dared to make a move on Xiaomeng. I haven''t even anything, that''s just beastly! Lin Tian thought fiercely. "What do you think? Helping me to scare him won''t be a problem, right?" Li Xiaomeng said, still crunching chips in her mouth, sounding somewhat indignant. As she spoke, she stuffed another chip into her mouth. "No problem, leave it to me!" Lin Tian agreed immediately. Soon, the two of them walked towards the small motel where Guo Rong had rented a room. Meanwhile, Guo Rong was still hesitating and conflicted. Guo Rong paced back and forth in the room, muttering to himself, "Is this really honorable?" "It shouldn''t be, right?" "But, but she''s still a little girl, and she''s Lin Tian''s sister." "What''s the big deal, it''s nothing!" "But, but I am an honest fat man, how could I do such a thing?" "Really can''t I?" "Really can I?" ... After much hesitation and conflict, Guo Rong finally made up his mind... not happening! He couldn''t bear the torment inside. As Guo Rong opened the room door and started walking downstairs, he muttered to himself, "Yeah, tell Xiaomeng, I''m not coming, ask her to return the money, that should be fine." Muttering to himself, Guo Rong walked downstairs. Arriving outside the motel, Guo Rong was stunned! She was gone, Li Xiaomeng was gone. Seeing this, Guo Rong finally panicked, "She ran away, didn''t she tell Lin Tian?" At this thought, Guo Rong''s mind became chaotic. "Huh!" Taking a deep breath, Guo Rong dialed Lin Tian''s number nervously. On the other side, Lin Tian, who was rushing to the motel with Li Xiaomeng, suddenly felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He pulled out the phone and was taken aback. It was Guo Rong calling! Still daring to call? Lin Tian snorted coldly and picked up the phone. As soon as the call connected, Guo Rong''s nervous and awkward voice came through, "Uh... uh, Lin Tian, did Xiaomeng go back?" "Her?" Glancing at Li Xiaomeng, who was continuously popping chips into her mouth, Lin Tian smiled and said, "She''s right here with me." S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Ah?" Hearing this response, Guo Rong was again taken aback. After a moment of hesitation, he stammered, "Uh... Uh, I was just joking with Xiaomeng earlier, uh... " "Alright, no need to say more, we''ll talk later." With that, Lin Tian promptly hung up. At that moment, Lin Tian was already in front of the small motel. Seeing Lin Tian ending the call, Li Xiaomeng curiously glanced at him, "That fatso called!" "Right!" Lin Tian nodded. "He still dared to call!" Li Xiaomeng pouted, then her eyes twinkled mischievously as she looked at Lin Tian, "Brother-in-law, how are you going to scare him?" "What do you think? You''ll find out soon!" Lin Tian revealed a wicked smile. Seeing the phone suddenly hang up, Guo Rong stood with the phone in his hand, dumbfounded. Stunned for a moment, as Guo Rong was wondering what to do, suddenly, his body stiffened, and his small eyes widened as much as they could. Lin Tian! He saw Lin Tian approaching quickly with Li Xiaomeng. "This, this..." Seeing this, Guo Rong was dumbfounded. Lin Tian moved quickly and reached Guo Rong before he could react. As soon as he reached Guo Rong, Lin Tian grabbed his chubby arm and pulled him into the motel, "Come on, let''s go inside and talk." As he pulled him in, Lin Tian turned to Li Xiaomeng, "Which room did he book?" "201!" Immediately, Lin Tian pulled Guo Rong''s arm towards room 201. "Ah? Lin Tian, what, what are you doing?" After a moment of shock, Guo Rong cried out urgently. He backpedaled, not wanting to go inside. But Lin Tian''s strength was not something he could resist, and Lin Tian easily pulled him inside. Entering room 201, as soon as they got inside, Lin Tian immediately locked the door. After locking the door, Lin Tian turned around and looked at Guo Rong with a cold face, angrily saying, "Well, you fatso, I thought of you as a brother, and you dared to do such a thing!" "No, no, I didn''t mean it!" Guo Rong said hurriedly. "Didn''t mean it? Too late!" Lin Tian looked at him coldly, then extended his hand and snapped his wrist, ready to throw a punch. "You, listen to me!" Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Guo Rong stumbled backward and eventually fell back onto the bed, trapped. Seeing Lin Tian advancing step by step, Guo Rong was close to tears, pleadingly looking at Lin Tian, "You, don''t hit me, I''m afraid of pain, I''ll do anything you want!" "Really?" Hearing this, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks. Lin Tian had merely intended to scare Guo Rong, but he hadn''t expected him to be so cowardly. "Disgusting, hurry and put his pants on!" At this point, Li Xiaomeng turned away, speaking in disgust. Lin Tian chuckled and promptly helped Guo Rong put on his pants. Chapter 165 - 146 Watch Me Skim on Water with Qinggong "All right!" After helping Guo Rong get dressed, Lin Tian chuckled. Turning her head, Li Xiaomeng rolled her eyes at Lin Tian, "I''ve realized you''re quite evil!" "Well, didn''t you say we should just scare him a bit?" Lin Tian grinned. "What do we do now? He''s not hurt, is he?" Li Xiaomeng immediately looked at Guo Rong, who was lying motionless on the bed, with some apprehension. "No worries, he just fainted because he''s too cowardly!" Lin Tian shrugged. Lin Tian realized that Guo Rong was just a cowardly fatty and even given another chance, he probably wouldn''t dare to do anything to Li Xiaomeng. Additionally, the fact that he had taken the initiative to call them made Lin Tian somewhat angry, but he decided not to hold it against Guo Rong too much. Lin Tian had seen right through him; he was just a cowardly fatty with lust in his heart but no courage to act on it. And on top of that, a lolicon. "So, what do we do now?" Glancing at the motionless Guo Rong lying on the bed, Li Xiaomeng asked, frowning. "Hmm..." Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, suddenly, he paused as a synthesized electronic voice echoed in his mind, "Task to help Li Xiaomeng scare Guo Rong has been completed, rewarding one Supernatural Point." "Hey, what are you spacing out for?" Li Xiaomeng''s discontented voice came as Lin Tian''s consciousness was immersed in the Sea of Consciousness. "Huh?" Lin Tian came back to his senses and asked, "What did you say?" "I asked what are we going to do next?" Li Xiaomeng glared at Lin Tian. "Now? Just wake him up." Saying so, Lin Tian went to the bathroom and filled a cup with water. With the cup in hand, Lin Tian stepped up to Guo Rong and splashed the water directly onto his face. "Ah! No!" As soon as the water splashed over, Guo Rong shouted instantly, his hands tightly covering his bottom. "Huh?" Guo Rong noticed he was already dressed. "Could it be..." Thinking of some terrible possibility, Guo Rong was almost in tears. My first time... Seeing the look of despair on Guo Rong''s face, Lin Tian was speechless and said helplessly, "Come on, we just scared you!" "Huh?" Guo Rong was stunned, then he looked up at Lin Tian incredulously, "Really?" S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Rolling his eyes at him, Lin Tian said somewhat speechlessly, "What do you think, I don''t have weird preferences!" "That''s good, that''s good!" Guo Rong let out a sigh of relief. Lin Tian looked at him coldly and said in a cold voice, "You big demon, you dared to do something like that." "I, I didn''t mean to, I... I realized later, wouldn''t dare even if you lent me ten times the courage!" Guo Rong said with a bitter face. "Hmph! I think you just lack discipline!" Li Xiaomeng said, looking up at Guo Rong. "Let me tell you..." Then the two of them lectured and frightened Guo Rong, who could only agree with everything they said. Seeing that Guo Rong wasn''t a bad person at heart, and considering that Li Xiaomeng had also played a part in enticing him, Lin Tian didn''t do anything to him. Half an hour later, the three of them left the small hotel. On the way back to school, Guo Rong kept his head down. After some distance, he hesitated, then, finally looking at Li Xiaomeng, he said, "Uh... could you please return that 700 to me?" "What? You still need to be disciplined?" Li Xiaomeng glared. Made speechless by Li Xiaomeng''s glare, Guo Rong quickly lowered his head, saying timidly, "What about a hundred then?" "What did you say?" Li Xiaomeng stood with hands on hips, glaring again. Muttering to himself, Guo Rong did not dare look at Li Xiaomeng, only quietly complaining, "Really, not even giving me a hundred... " Following behind, Lin Tian watched this scene wordlessly. Lin Tian noticed that after this incident, Guo Rong was completely subdued by Li Xiaomeng. Cowardly, lecherous, and yet with a hint of kindnessthis was Lin Tian''s assessment of Guo Rong. It was also for this reason that Lin Tian let him off the hook, knowing that someone with Guo Rong''s personality wouldn''t do anything too outrageous. Amidst the noise and chatter, the three returned to Lin Tian''s dormitory. As soon as they got back to the dorm, Li Xiaomeng shouted, "You sleepy demon, get me a glass of water! I''m dying of thirst!" They had bought another bag of chips on the way, and now her mouth was utterly dry. "Oh, sure!" Stunned for a moment, Guo Rong scurried off to fetch water, the epitome of a trained servant. "Not your cup, I want my brother-in-law''s!" Seeing Guo Rong about to use his own cup to get water, Li Xiaomeng shouted right away. "Ah? Oh!" Startled, Guo Rong then took Lin Tian''s cup instead. Feng Jiabao and Lin Tao looked at the two bewilderedly, feeling that something had happened between Guo Rong and Li Xiaomeng. Noticing the puzzled looks in their eyes, Lin Tian chose not to say anything. There was no need to spill the details of what had happened. Time flew, and soon it was noon. At lunchtime, Li Xiaomeng didn''t join Lin Tian and the others; instead, she ate with Bu Mengting and her friends. After lunch, while the roommates were wondering what to do, Lin Tian saw his phone vibrating on the table. Picking up the phone, Lin Tian saw that it was a call from Bu Mengting. "Hello? Ah? Oh!" Holding the phone, Lin Tian asked his dorm mates, "Mengting called, she''s asking if you guys want to join them to play cards this afternoon!" "What? Yeah, sure!" Feng Jiabao''s eyes lit up immediately at the mention of girls. Hearing there were beauties, Guo Rong''s eyes also sparkled, and he opened his mouth to say something, but then he thought of Li Xiaomeng and promptly shut it. "Should be fine, we don''t have anything else to do," Lin Tao said after thinking for a moment and nodded. Chapter 166 - 146 Watch Me Skim on Water with Qinggong_2 "All right!" Lin Tian nodded directly, then spoke into the phone, "No problem, when? Okay, 2:30." After saying that, Lin Tian hung up the call. Lin Tian didn''t ask for Guo Rong''s opinion... He was still at fault, Lin Tian indicated that there was no room for him to speak now. In the afternoon, the four of them arrived at the grassy area underneath the laboratory building. When the group arrived, they found that Bu Mengting and her friends were already there. Upon seeing the girls, Feng Jiabao''s eyes brightened instantly, he affected a casual air by flicking his hair, and then walked over with an amorous look on his face. ... "One against two!" "Beat them, a pair of main cards!" Half an hour later, sounds of card playing could be heard from the lawn. "Ah~ So relaxing!" Lin Tian yawned comfortably and lazily stretched himself. At that moment, Lin Tian was lying on the grass, his face covered with a book titled "Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine." "Stop moving around!" As Lin Tian stretched, an irritated voice came from below. Picking up the book, Lin Tian glanced down and was speechless. At the time, Li Xiaomeng was resting her head on Lin Tian''s stomach, holding a mobile phone without knowing what she was looking at. After giving her a glance, Lin Tian ignored her. Squinting his eyes, he once again opened the book and placed it over his head. "So comfortable..." Lin Tian thought with a face full of satisfaction. Wu''an University had a good environment. The spot Lin Tian and his friends had chosen was also very good. Beneath them was a soft lawn, above them were large trees that appropriately blocked most of the sunlight, and in front of them was the school''s Lotus Pond artificial lake. The location was neither too hot nor too cold, and occasionally a gentle breeze blew by, which was really pleasant. The environment was so good that Lin Tian had no desire to play cards and prepared to take a nap there. "So refreshing!" Exclaiming with satisfaction, Lin Tian twisted his body with a relieved expression. "Stop moving around!" Li Xiaomeng''s unsatisfied voice came again from beside his ear. Removing the book from his head, Lin Tian looked at Li Xiaomeng helplessly, "Can you not put your head here?" "I want to, I like it!" Li Xiaomeng rolled her eyes at Lin Tian and pouted her lips. "Speechless..." Lin Tian shook his head helplessly, then glanced at the mobile phone in her hand and asked, "What are you watching?" "Watching a video!" Li Xiaomeng, with her head resting on Lin Tian''s stomach, replied without looking back. After a while, Li Xiaomeng suddenly turned her head to Lin Tian, "Brother-in-law, can I ask you for something?" "What?" Lin Tian suddenly had a bad feeling. "I just saw a video of a Shaolin monk performing Light Art Skimming on Water, and it was so exciting. Can you perform it for me too?" Li Xiaomeng sat up, took the book off Lin Tian''s head, knelt on the ground, and looked at him with a grin. "Uhm..." Lin Tian was taken aback. Skimming on Water? That was naturally no problem. Lin Tian, who had exchanged for the Flight Ability, could definitely do it. Not just performing Skimming on Water, but even flying over it was possible. But, Lin Tian would not agree to do it. Because his life principle was to be low-profile but luxurious. The so-called low-profile was to not stand out if it wasn''t necessary. But if it was necessary to stand out, then it had to be done flamboyantly... To leave everyone astounded. And now... Without a task, Lin Tian naturally didn''t want to stand out; it was better to keep a low profile. Thinking this, Lin Tian reached out and took the book from Li Xiaomeng''s hands, covered his head with it again, and said in a muffled voice, "I can''t do it." "Hey, are you asking for a lesson?" Seeing Lin Tian''s direct refusal, Li Xiaomeng frowned discontentedly, removing the book from his hands and glaring. Lin Tian sat up, looking somewhat helplessly at Li Xiaomeng, "Miss, I really can''t do it. Besides, this Skimming on Water you talk about involves wooden boards under the surface, and we don''t have any wooden boards here." "I don''t care! You have to perform it for me, I know you can do it!" Li Xiaomeng pouted at Lin Tian. She still remembered the event not long ago when Lin Tian caused the peach blossoms in the garden to bloom. Since then, there was a kind of blind belief in her heart that there was nothing Lin Tian couldn''t do. "The problem is I really can''t!" Lin Tian looked at her helplessly. "Humph! You jerk!" Li Xiaomeng pouted as she looked at him. Despite being angry, despite appearing very willful, Li Xiaomeng still looked incredibly adorable. Seeing Li Xiaomeng''s cute demeanor, a male classmate playing cards on the grass nearby laughed and said, "Little sister, do you want me to perform something for you?" "You can?" Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened as she looked at him. "Of course!" The man chuckled, then stood up and shouted, "Skimming on Water!" "Wow! Wow!" he exclaimed, starting to gesticulate wildly. Silently giving him a disdainful look, Li Xiaomeng let out a contemptuous snort, "Can''t you stop making a fool of yourself?" "Uh..." Embarrassed by the young girl''s scorn, the man felt awkward. "Haha, exactly, Old Pig, can''t you stop clowning around, huh!" His companions also burst into laughter at the sight. "Damn, why don''t you guys try!" Feeling slighted, the man glanced irritably at the other students. "None of you can do it, but my brother-in-law can!" Seeing this scene, Li Xiaomeng lifted her little head with some pride. Lin Tian''s mouth corner twitched unconsciously, his expression somewhat helpless. Sister, can you please not praise me so much. And hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, the group gave Lin Tian a look and then burst into laughter, saying, "Then why don''t you have him perform!" "Yeah, really, have him put on a show!" "I bet a pack of spicy sticks! I bet he can''t do it!" Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You''re too stingy, I bet two packs!" "I bet a jar of fermented tofu!" The group then started joking around. Their voices attracted the attention of the people around them, and Bu Mengting, who was playing cards, also looked over curiously. "You guys..." Seeing their skeptical looks, Li Xiaomeng got a bit irritated and then turned to Lin Tian, "You big dummy, are you going to perform or not? If you don''t, you''re gonna be in trouble! Humph!" "Uh..." Lin Tian was startled, about to say something, when suddenly, his body stiffened, and a synthetic electronic voice echoed in his mind, "Task: Fulfill Li Xiaomeng''s wish and successfully perform Skimming on Water. Task completion reward: one Supernatural Point." Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian froze for a moment. A task had actually appeared. It seemed he had no choice but to perform. With that thought, Lin Tian stood up, twisted his body a bit, and said with all seriousness, "Since everyone is so encouraging, I will show you the secret skill passed down in my family." Seeing Lin Tian''s serious demeanor, everyone froze and turned their gazes toward him. Even the card players like Bu Mengting looked on. People who didn''t know what was going on also looked over curiously, asking for details. After twisting his body from side to side, Lin Tian shouted and took a step toward Lotus Pond, yelling, "Hey, watch my Qinggong Skimming on Water!" Everyone''s eyes widened as they watched Lin Tian. Clap clap! After running swiftly a few steps, Lin Tian suddenly paused and then turned around somewhat awkwardly, facing the crowd, "Well, I wasn''t quite ready. Let me build up to it..." "Uh..." Seeing this, everyone was stunned. After a moment of silence, the joking students began to shout again. "The stakes have gone up, folks! I bet ten packs of spicy sticks!" "I bet twenty packs!" "What''s that, I''ll bet a hundred packs!" By then, they all realized Lin Tian was just joking around and began to shout as well. "You..." Li Xiaomeng glared at Lin Tian with eyes widened, huffily turning her head away from him. She was a bit angry, feeling that Lin Tian was making fun of her. "Uh..." Watching Li Xiaomeng turn her back, Lin Tian felt a bit awkward. Had he taken the joke too far? After a moment, Lin Tian went over to coax Li Xiaomeng, then stood up and shouted again, "Yeah! I''m serious this time! Watch my Qinggong Skimming on Water!" Saying so, Lin Tian clapped his way toward Lotus Pond. "This time I bet a thousand packs of spicy sticks!" "I bet ten thousand!" "I bet one hundred thousand!" Everyone thought Lin Tian was still joking. But as they teased him, Lin Tian''s speed picked up and soon he was at Lotus Pond to perform. Then, all of a sudden, Lin Tian leaped into the air Seeing this, everyone''s eyes popped. This... Chapter 167 - 147 Debut Everyone''s eyes widened in shock. As they witnessed the scene, some even dropped the signs they were holding without realizing it. It''s true! Lin Tian actually jumped into the Lotus Pond, and that wasn''t even the main thing; the main thing was that Lin Tian was really skimming across the water. Watching the splashes Lin Tian kicked up with his feet on the surface of the water, seeing him running swiftly over the water, everyone was stupefied. Only Li Xiaomeng, with her eyes wide open, watched excitedly. He did it! I knew my brother-in-law could do it! Li Xiaomeng thought to herself excitedly. Lin Tian was fast, and in a matter of seconds, he had run from one side of the Lotus Pond to the other. When Lin Tian landed, many of the students on the grass still hadn''t processed what happened. They looked dumbfounded. Seeing these people looking like that, Li Xiaomeng lifted her head, her little face full of pride, "Hmph! I told you my brother-in-law could do it! You ignorant Earthlings!" Upon hearing Li Xiaomeng''s voice, those people finally snapped back to reality, and a chorus of exclaims followed. "Damn! Is this for real? He actually ran over? No way?" "Fake, obviously fake, right?" "Is there a wooden board under the water or something?" All sorts of guesses and exclamations were heard. Some even went down to check if there really was something underneath the water. Amazement, incredulity. In short, all kinds of voices were heard. When Lin Tian came back around from the other side, he was immediately surrounded by lots of people. Then, all kinds of questions came pouring in. The most common question was how Lin Tian did it? Was it for real, and so on. By this time, those students who had gone to check under the water had also come back. They were certain; there was nothing under the water. Looking at the group of curious ''babies'' surrounding him, Lin Tian explained casually. After all, with the Levitation Technique he had performed at the Elegance Competition before, this Skimming on Water also had an avenue for explanation. Magic! Whether they believed it or not was their own business. Amidst laughter and play, night fell without them noticing. Because Li Xiaomeng still had class the next day, her father came to pick her up and take her back at six in the afternoon. When leaving, Li Xiaomeng seemed reluctant, always saying she would come back. Hearing this, Lin Tian was somewhat speechless. Towards Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian felt both love and annoyance; she was cute, but could be a handful. A night passed without words, and then it was another Monday of the week. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Four classes in the morning, two in the afternoon. Everything was very ordinary. Lin Tian''s major was acupuncture and tuina, a field of Chinese medicine. When he first chose this major, Lin Tian was just curious, so he went for it, considering he had no intention of relying on his major to make a living; thus, his initial university application was simply based on interest. However, two weeks into the term, Lin Tian had actually become quite interested in Chinese medicine. "School''s out! Wanna go play after dinner?" On his way back to the dorm, Feng Jiabao looked at the others with a grinning face. "Sure, no problem!" Guo Rong chuckled. Maybe because he was broad-minded and plump, he had already forgotten yesterday''s events in just a day. "Whatever..." Lin Tian replied indifferently. "Me too!" Lin Tao adjusted the thick glasses on his nose and said. "Huh? Is there a game today?" On their way back to the dorm, they passed by the school''s athletic field, which had a soccer pitch inside. Just then, Feng Jiabao noticed that there was a game going on inside the soccer pitch. Hearing his words, several people turned their gaze toward the soccer field. Upon seeing the situation on the soccer field, everyone was stunned. Lin Tao couldn''t help but say, "It''s still supposed to be a friendly match!" At that time, it was the Chinese and foreigners playing a match on the soccer field. One team was clearly composed of Chinese students, while the other team consisted of white and black players. "It''s a bit of a thrashing!" Lin Tian commented after watching for a while. "Yeah!" Feng Jiabao nodded as well. After watching for a bit, Lin Tian could clearly tell that the Chinese team was being dominated by the international mixed team. They could barely even touch the ball. "Alright, let''s go, nothing interesting to see here," Guo Rong said with a glance, somewhat bored. He liked playing basketball, but had no love for soccer since he wasn''t good at running. With a casual glance, they were about to leave when suddenly, Feng Jiabao stopped in his tracks, his eyes fixed on the stands as he shouted, "Look, isn''t that Shen Mengyi?" "Shen Mengyi?" Upon hearing this, Guo Rong''s eyes lit up and he widened his small eyes. As his gaze swept over, Guo Rong emphatically nodded, "It really is her." "Shall we go have a look?" Feng Jiabao raised his eyebrows in suggestion. "Let''s go have a look!" Guo Rong affirmed with a nod. Without hesitation, the two of them headed towards the track and field. Rolling their eyes at the pair, after exchanging glances, Lin Tao and Lin Tian resignedly followed. Meanwhile, Shen Mengyi was feeling utterly frustrated. She had previously guessed that her department''s team wouldn''t be able to beat the foreign languages department''s, but the results were still beyond her expectations. 4:0! Four to zero, and it had only been thirty minutes into the game; this was too exaggerated. Soccer isn''t basketball; even a full-time score of 4:0 would be considered a massacre, let alone within the first thirty minutes. What made Shen Mengyi even more speechless was that her department''s team seemed to have been completely demoralized by their opponents, devoid of any fighting spirit. "Shen, Chinese people just aren''t cut out for soccer!" Seeing Shen Mengyi''s gloomy appearance, a tall white man sitting next to her said confidently. After a glance at the man, Shen Mengyi murmured sullenly, "It''s not that Chinese people can''t play, it''s just that you haven''t seen the good players!" "Oh? Well, I haven''t noticed any!" Tom said with a faint smile. Seeing the casual smile on Tom''s face, knowing he didn''t believe her, Shen Mengyi felt annoyed but couldn''t really say anything in response. It was her fault for not having any skilled teammates. She had already called over everyone she knew who was good at playing soccer. And yet, the situation was still the same. "Hey, beauty!" Just as Shen Mengyi was feeling blue, suddenly a cheerful voice came from behind her. Hearing this somewhat familiar voice, Shen Mengyi turned her head and immediately saw Lin Tian''s somewhat mischievous grin. Seeing Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi''s eyes brightened. "Do you know how to play soccer?" Shen Mengyi asked with wide eyes, looking at Lin Tian. "Huh?" Lin Tian was a bit taken aback, wondering why she was asking him this as soon as he arrived. Could it be... After a glance at the situation on the field, Lin Tian had a guess in his mind. And just then, an electronic synthesized voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super Task Chain: The fourth mini-task, help Shen Mengyi''s team to win the soccer match. Task completion reward: one Supernatural Point. Penalty for task failure: loss of two Supernatural Points." "It really is!" Lin Tian felt speechless upon hearing the voice in his mind. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian looked at Shen Mengyi and said, "I''m alright, I guess." "Alright as in you can or you can''t!" Shen Mengyi responded dissatisfied. "No problem beating them!" Lin Tian glanced over and pointed at the foreigners on the field. "Really?" Shen Mengyi sounded skeptical. "Truer than true gold!" Chapter 168 - 148: One Kick "Sure?" Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian and asked again with some doubts. "Of course, how many times do you want me to say it!" Lin Tian looked at her, clearly exasperated. "Well then, let me ask you, what position do you play?" After thinking, Shen Mengyi asked. In fact, Shen Mengyi also didn''t hold much confidence, it was a case of trying anything in a desperate situation. The players currently on the field were completely devoid of fight, and even if Lin Tian were substituted in, it couldn''t get much worse. At most, they could just substitute Lin Tian out again. "What position?" Upon hearing this question, Lin Tian turned his head to look toward the soccer field. At this time, the Chinese team on the field was clearly being dominated by the foreign allied team, and the score was already four to zero. This score... Seeing this score, Lin Tian turned his head towards Shen Mengyi and said, "I play forward!" "Forward? Alright, I''ll speak to the coach below." Saying so, Shen Mengyi got up and walked toward the coach below. Actually, there wasn''t a professional coach, the so-called coach was just someone asked to temporarily fill the role. After Shen Mengyi left, Tom, who was sitting in the stands, turned his head and looked at Lin Tian curiously, asking in somewhat awkward Chinese, "Are you good at playing soccer?" "Of course!" Lin Tian raised his head proudly, glancing at him, unwilling to lose face in front of a foreigner. "I think you can''t make it!" Tom gently shook his head with certainty, extending his finger. "Is that so?" Lin Tian looked at him with a smirk and calmly said, "What if I told you I''d score two goals by halftime?" "What?" Tom''s eyes widened in disbelief, "Are you sure you''re not joking?" Scoring two goals before halftime? How could that be possible? How much time was left until halftime? At most, ten minutes. Two goals in ten minutes, and under such oppressive conditions? How could that be possible? He must think it''s a basketball game! "Hey, Lin Tian, come down!" Just then, Shen Mengyi''s voice came from below, and Lin Tian turned his head to see her waving at him. "I''m going, you''ll see soon enough, hope you''re not too surprised." Lin Tian said with a grin, patting Tom on the shoulder before heading down. Watching Lin Tian''s departing figure, Tom shrugged and turned to look at Lin Tian''s three roommates, "He''s the most immodest Chinese person I''ve ever seen!" Lin Tao and the others didn''t respond to him, although they also had some doubts about Lin Tian''s words, they wouldn''t undermine their brother''s dignity in front of a foreigner. When Lin Tian ran down, Shen Mengyi handed him a red jersey, explaining, "Put this on, it''s unworn." Lin Tian glanced at it, saw that it was Number Zero, and with no objections, directly pulled the soccer jersey over his head. "Lin Tian, right? When you go on the field, don''t go too forward, try to cooperate with the team more, okay?" At that moment, a person who looked like a coach instructed Lin Tian. "Okay!" Lin Tian nodded, and as for what happened after he got on the field, that was Lin Tian''s affair. Taking advantage of a stoppage in play, the coach substituted a forward and immediately Lin Tian entered the field. As soon as Lin Tian entered, he immediately drew the attention of everyone present. Everyone was puzzled why there was a substitution. Not only the foreigners were skeptical, even Lin Tian''s teammates were puzzled. None of them recognized Lin Tian. However, despite the confusion, no one said anything. With such a score, nobody thought about winning anymore. The foreigners thought the same, believing that it made no difference who they switched in. Soccer isn''t basketball; they were confident they were going to win this match irrespective of such a change. Everyone thought that Lin Tian''s entry wouldn''t change the outcome of the game, but Lin Tian didn''t see it that way; he entered the field aiming to win. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once he ran onto the field, he warmed up a bit, but Lin Tian hardly got a chance to touch the soccer ball. It couldn''t be helped, compared to his own side, the foreign allied team''s skill level was just too high, his side was always under pressure, and the ball was hardly ever at their feet. Even if they got the ball, it would be quickly snatched away. Suppression! The foreign allied team directly suppressed Lin Tian''s team, entirely preventing them from advancing past their half. Looking somewhat helplessly at this scene, just as Lin Tian was thinking about whether he should go back and try to snatch the soccer ball, suddenly, his eyes lit up. The soccer ball! At that moment, the soccer ball was not far ahead of him, coming toward one of his teammates. Seeing this, Lin Tian hurriedly waved and shouted, "To me! Pass it to me quickly!" Hearing Lin Tian''s loud shout, that person was taken aback. In the moment of his hesitation, two foreign players rushed over to challenge him. Seeing the two foreigners charging at him, he panicked but thought Lin Tian had a decent chance, so he kicked the ball towards Lin Tian''s feet. Whoosh! The soccer ball rolled towards Lin Tian. The pass was a bit off, a good three meters away from Lin Tian. "Ah!" Seeing the pass was slightly off, that person sighed, thinking they had lost the ball again. But then he was stunned, surprised to see a red figure suddenly appear in front of the soccer ball. Number Zero! It was that new player who had just come in, and he actually managed to receive the ball? While he was stunned, Lin Tian swiftly dribbled the ball toward the opposing team''s half. Due to complacency, the foreign team''s half was practically empty at that moment, with only three defenders still guarding the back. Whoosh whoosh! Lin Tian dashed with the soccer ball quickly toward the opposing half. As fast as an arrow! Seeing this, everyone stopped in their tracks, their eyes wide, watching Lin Tian. Chapter 169 - 148: One Kick Seeing Lin Tian approaching, the three guards behind him immediately became tense, and one of them hurried forward to challenge him. As the man came up, Lin Tian tried to do a ball fake to pass him, but who knew... Smack! Tripping over his own feet, Lin Tian nearly fell, and the soccer ball naturally flew out. "Uh..." Seeing this scene, everyone was at a loss for words. Someone on Lin Tian''s team even quietly complained, "He can trip over the ball just carrying it, that skill..." "Exactly, if it were me, I surely would have had it, what a pity!" "Oh well." A chorus of sighs filled the scene. This opportunity was arguably the best since the start of the game. Seeing it initially excited everyone, fantasizing about scoring a goal. But, but it was wasted just like that by Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian nearly trip over while dribbling the ball, Tom on the stands chuckled, then turned to look at Shen Mengyi, "Shen, Is this the soccer expert you talked about? Oh right, he also said he''d score two goals before the halftime! I''m really looking forward to it!" Shen Mengyi gloomily watched Lin Tian on the field, feeling rather annoyed, "Really, he''s embarrassing himself with that skill, and now I''m being mocked. Really!" Nearly tripping over himself, Lin Tian was also somewhat stunned. After freezing for a moment, Lin Tian helplessly shook his head. Too complacent or too confident. As soon as Lin Tian got the soccer ball, he sped up, eventually nearly falling over. Originally, Lin Tian thought he would have no problem, since he had an eidetic memory, super comprehension ability, and three times the normal reaction speed, not to mention the "Ox Power Technique." He thought he could do it, so as soon as he entered the field, he intended to break through, but he was too arrogant. He forgot that, even having superpowers, bizarre as they might be, still requires some time to learn. "Got arrogant, now calm down!" Taking a deep breath and reflecting on the experience, Lin Tian calmed down. In the subsequent game, Lin Tian constantly recalled the feeling of kicking the soccer ball, continuously searching for the right touch while occasionally glancing at the other players'' movements. Learning from their footwork. Five or six minutes later, Lin Tian felt he was almost ready, and with only three or four minutes left in the match, he didn''t want to wait any longer and decided to strike. Scanning the field, he saw the soccer ball on his side, he quickly waved his hand, "Here..." The teammate with the ball glanced at Lin Tian, then looked away, ignoring Lin Tian and passed the ball to another person. The person who received the ball tried to break through but had it stolen. Seeing this, Lin Tian was visibly frustrated, damn, to be ignored like that. If it had been passed to him... After a while, another opportunity came, and Lin Tian again waved his hand, "Here..." That person also glanced at Lin Tian, then passed the soccer ball to another person. Ignored! Ignored again! Since that mistake, Lin Tian''s teammates had lost faith in him. Feeling that Lin Tian was isolated, Shen Mengyi hesitated for a moment, considering whether she should ask the coach to sub him out to spare him further embarrassment on the field. Just as Shen Mengyi was hesitating, she was somewhat surprised to see Lin Tian, who had always been at the front, running back towards the backfield, his target the soccer ball! Finding his own opportunity! After discovering he had been isolated by his teammates, though somewhat annoyed, Lin Tian had no choice but to run and try to steal the ball himself. At that moment, the soccer ball was with a Caucasian man, who saw Lin Tian coming. However, there was no panic on his face; instead, he stopped the soccer ball and waited for Lin Tian to approach. He wanted to show off his skills in front of Lin Tian. As soon as Lin Tian arrived, he directly poked at the ball. Smack! Lin Tian was fast, poking the ball away before the other could react! The Caucasian was taken aback, suddenly feeling empty underfoot. The soccer ball! The soccer ball was gone. "Idiot!" Scornfully, Lin Tian quickly chased after the soccer ball behind the man. It was stolen! By the time Lin Tian ran past him, the man had just come to his senses. As soon as he regained his wits, he hurriedly turned and chased after Lin Tian. But Lin Tian''s speed was beyond his reach! Fearing a mistake, although Lin Tian had slowed down, it was still too fast for the man to catch up. Whoosh! Lin Tian carried the soccer ball swiftly towards the opponent''s half. At that moment, there were a bunch of intercepting players ahead of Lin Tian. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, a player quickly stepped forward. But Lin Tian didn''t even give him the chance, directly overtaking him! With his superb speed, Lin Tian powerfully kicked the soccer ball and whizzed past the man! The opponent didn''t even touch a hair of the football! Increasing his stride with the ball, two players then came to block him in front. Seeing these two, Lin Tian''s body swayed from side to side while his feet moved swiftly, making it unclear where the soccer ball under his feet was breaking through. The white soccer ball seemed glued to Lin Tian''s feet; it went left when he said left, right when he said right! Lin Tian''s dazzling moves made both players freeze, left, right? Or where? Dizzy! Both were completely dazzled by Lin Tian! While the two were still stunned, Lin Tian gently poked with the tip of his foot. Boom! It passed between the legs! The white soccer ball directly passed under one player''s crotch. Whoosh! After the ball passed, Lin Tian sped up and whistled through the narrow gap between the two players! By the time Lin Tian had passed, the two were still holding the same pose! In the face of Lin Tian''s recent breakthrough, the two looked like wooden figures! This... Seeing Lin Tian''s spectacular dribbling, everyone was stunned. Teammates who initially looked down on Lin Tian were staring at him in shock, and in the stands, Shen Mengyi was also gaping in astonishment at Lin Tian. That breakthrough... Beautiful! Tom was also staring blankly. After bypassing those two, there were only three defensive players in front of Lin Tian. Due to the foreign alliance team pushing their formation too far forward, although there were three players, the field ahead of Lin Tian seemed wide open. Seeing Lin Tian approach, the three defenders tried one after another to intercept him, but all were overtaken by Lin Tian''s speed. Lin Tian didn''t even bother to use skills, just speed, and a powerful kick got him past all three. Having bypassed the three defenders, Lin Tian was left with only the goalkeeper in front. One-on-one! Seeing this scene, everyone tensed! A chance, this was the best opportunity for the Chinese team since the start of the game! Seeing Lin Tian approach, the goalkeeper of the foreign alliance team slightly crouched, readying for battle! After hesitating for a moment and seeing Lin Tian coming closer, the goalkeeper decided to rush out. At that moment as Lin Tian reached just outside the penalty area, seeing the goalkeeper, Lin Tian didn''t pause, his muscles tensed, and he viciously swiped with his right foot! Swish! Thump! Lin Tian''s kick was so powerful that it dented the white soccer ball. Whoosh! With that powerful kick, the soccer ball whistled like a cannonball shooting out! Seeing this scene, everyone''s eyes widened. Chapter 170 - 149 is Just That Awesome Phew! The soccer ball whizzed away! Everyone''s eyes went wide! Seeing the roaring ball approaching, the goalkeeper who had initially dashed forward suddenly slammed on the brakes, then leaped up in an urgent attempt to save it! He stretched out his hand desperately... Phew! He felt a strong gust of wind graze over his fingers as the ball roared past above them! He didn''t reach it! Thud! The goalkeeper fell down due to the excessive force of his leap, but at that moment, he wasn''t concerned about himself; he immediately turned his head to look at the goal behind him. Shaking! The white net of the goal trembled! And at that moment, the white soccer ball was still bouncing around inside the goal! It went in! The ball went in! Seeing this outcome, the crowd was stunned for a moment, then erupted into cheers! "Ah! Ah!" "Woof! It''s in!" The venue was filled with screams! Excited, Lin Tian''s teammates were all extremely thrilled! It wasn''t easy at all! After being suppressed for a full forty minutes, they had finally scored a goal, and now they could finally vent their feelings. Lin Tian was also a bit surprised by the outcome; he couldn''t be sure that his shot would definitely go in. But the result was that it actually went in! "Awesome!" While Lin Tian was still in a daze, he suddenly felt a body leap onto him from behind. Lin Tian stumbled, and before he could regain his composure, another body hurled itself at him! "Oh! Awesome!" The newcomer also shouted in excitement as he threw his weight on top. Thump, thump! One after another, teammates piled on top of him. With no choice, Lin Tian finally ended up at the bottom of the pile in a human pyramid. Watching the excited players below, Shen Mengyi also showed a smile on her face, turned her head to look at Tom beside her, and asked, "Tom, how was that goal?" "Haha, not bad, not bad!" Tom replied with a somewhat embarrassed smile. After an intense celebration, the match resumed. When they restarted, Lin Tian''s side had a completely different momentum, spirit! There was something in the teammates'' eyes now C a thing called fighting spirit. Lin Tian''s goal had completely ignited his teammates'' fighting spirit, and even the players from the foreign alliance teams had become more focused. One of them even stuck close to Lin Tian, marking him closely throughout the match. The match continued, and from the start, Lin Tian''s side was again suppressed; despite their ignited spirit, the skill gap between the two teams was still too large, and they were still being dominated. Although Lin Tian was formidable, soccer remained a sport for eleven players, and with one person sticking close to him and another intercepting passes intended for him, Lin Tian didn''t even touch the ball in the next two minutes. As the time for the first half quickly drew to a close, Lin Tian became anxious; he remembered the boastful claim he had made to the foreign player before the match, that he would score two goals before the end of the first half. Lin Tian was intent on embarrassing him. After scanning the field for a while, suddenly, Lin Tian''s eyes lit upopportunity. Lin Tian took a quick step forward and shouted, "To me!" Hearing Lin Tian''s call, a player hurriedly sent the ball in his direction. Normally, the ball passed towards Lin Tian would get intercepted. But this time, Lin Tian didn''t give them the chance; he took a quick step forward, suddenly accelerated, and with a whoosh, he got to the ball before the other player, anchoring the ball with the tip of his foot. The opposing player tried to kick the ball away, but Lin Tian''s foot smoothly dragged it along, swiftly turning and leaving the player behind him in an instant. Phew! Lin Tian glanced up, assessed the situation, and with a flick of his foot, he darted forward with the ball at lightning speed. Seeing Lin Tian gain control of the ball again, Shen Mengyi on the stands tensed up. Once Lin Tian had the ball, three opponents immediately closed in on him. Whoosh, whoosh! Lin Tian''s feet shuffled left and right before his heel flicked the ball! Phew! The ball flew backward. After sending the ball away, Lin Tian took a quick step forward, simultaneously turning and shouting, "To me!" Behind him was a teammate. Watching the ball suddenly appear at his feet, that player was taken aback, but then he heard Lin Tian''s voice and quickly passed the ball back to him. Since three players were surrounding Lin Tian, there was no one near him. The pass to Lin Tian was comfortable. Catching the ball, Lin Tian didn''t even adjust his steps, he just flicked the ball forward and strode ahead. Without a dense crowd in front of him, Lin Tian took off, his feet thundering forward at high speed. His pace was too fast, like a galloping stallion. Some chased after Lin Tian from behind, but he was too quick, leaving them to eat his dust. After getting past two players, Lin Tian faced the goalkeeper alone again. Another one-on-one! Seeing Lin Tian, the goalkeeper looked solemn and took the initiative to attack. Noticing the distance between them, Lin Tian stopped, made a slight adjustment, and then his right foot swung hard! His right foot struck the ball fiercely! Whoosh, whoosh! The white ball spun as it flew forward! Watching the whizzing soccer ball, everyone''s eyes were wide in anticipation! Uh... Gazing at the ball climbing higher and higher, everyone was stunned, a mistake? Flew too high? Just when everyone thought Lin Tian had overhit the ball, suddenly, it plummeted rapidly, as if pulled down by gravity, and roared into the goal! A leaf falling gently! At this sight, everyone was stunned for a moment, then the venue erupted with exclamations and screams. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Another goal scored! And it was a beautiful falling leaf shot! Looking at the scene with excitement, Shen Mengyi turned her head, smiling with narrowed eyes at Tom, "Didn''t you say he couldn''t score two goals before the end of the first half? He did it." "Uh..." At this point, Tom didn''t know what to say. His face was full of embarrassment. Chapter 171 - 150 An Impossible Task Shortly after Lin Tian scored, the referee blew the whistle for halftime. Fifteen minutes later, the break ended, and the second half resumed. The midfield kickoff was this time taken by Lin Tian''s team. After discussing, Lin Tian took the kickoff. With the sound of the whistle, Lin Tian nudged the football forward, then hesitated for a moment and lifted his head to look at the goal. At that moment, Lin Tian noticed that, maybe because the game had just restarted, the opposing goalkeeper was somewhat far from the goal. Seeing this scene, an idea flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. Then his muscles tensed up, and he kicked the ball fiercely with his right foot! Bang! With the sound of the booming noise, everyone was stunned! The football whistled as it flew forward! This is The sudden move from Lin Tian left everyone shocked, what was he doing? Was it a shot at goal? But wasn''t that too exaggerated? Shooting from midfield? After a moment of shock, everyone lifted their heads to watch the ball in the air. At this time, the foreign team''s goalkeeper was still twisting his waist, but suddenly, he felt that something was off in the atmosphere. Why was everyone looking up at the sky? The goalkeeper instinctively looked up. As he did, a cold sweat broke out all over his body. The football! He saw a white football whistling past him towards his goal. Seeing this scene, he was scared out of his wits and hurriedly turned to chase the ball! But it was too late. As he turned, the football smashed into the grass, then quickly rebounded into the net. Thump! Thump! The football bounced around inside the goal. Silence! The scene was utterly silent! No one expected this development. Beep! After a brief silence, the referee''s whistle soundedthe goal was valid! "Yeah! Too cool!" Cheers erupted from the crowd, and all Lin Tian''s teammates excitedly rushed towards him. After a celebration, the game resumed, with the opposing team kicking off. Possibly provoked by Lin Tian, the foreign team played with utmost seriousness, their passing and movement flawless. Lin Tian''s side, being technically inferior, quickly gave away opportunities due to the opposing team''s constant attacks, and their number one forward poked the ball right into Lin Tian''s goal. Five to three! That goal once again struck a blow to the confidence of Lin Tian''s team. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian also grew anxious. He had to win, not just to earn Supernatural Points but also because failing to do so would mean losing two of thema result Lin Tian could not accept. So Lin Tian fought back with vigor, but his efforts were in vain as the opposition marked him closely, giving him no chance. Five minutes later, Lin Tian finally spotted an opportunity, but it was difficult to break through as he was surrounded by a circle of defenders. Glancing at his current position, he was about thirty meters away from the opponent''s goal. Let''s do this! He gritted his teeth! Lin Tian lashed out with his foot! Whoosh! The football screamed away, like a cannonball! Bang! Even though the opposing goalkeeper did his best to jump, just as his hand was about to touch the ball, the football took a wicked turn! A crescent kick! Bang! The football smashed fiercely into the white net! Beep! The referee''s whistle sounded, indicating the goal was valid! Five to four! Only trailing by one goal now. The following part of the match remained tense. The foreign team couldn''t defend against Lin Tian, while Lin Tian''s team couldn''t stop the opponents'' collective offense. The score of both teams was deadlocked. Five to five! Six to five! Six to six! Seven to six! Seven to seven! By the end of the game, the score was tied at seven to seven, and out of those points, Lin Tian had scored six himself. It was essentially Lin Tian against an entire team. In the last minute of the game, Lin Tianyi hit the ball against the opponent''s crossbar, then executed a perfect bicycle kick that sent the soccer ball back into play. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Goal! Seven to eight. After Lin Tian scored that goal, the opposing team failed to score again until the end of the match. The score was set at seven to eight! As the referee''s whistle indicated the end of the game, an electronic synthesized voice instantly rang out in Lin Tian''s mind, "Super Serial Task: The fourth mini-task of helping Shen Mengyi win the soccer game has been completed. Task reward: One Supernatural Point." The moment he heard the voice, Lin Tian took a deep breath, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and sighed, "That was not easy!" It really wasn''t easy! At one point, Lin Tian thought he might fail, with the opposing team being so strong, he wasn''t very confident. But in any case, he had finally won in the end. After the match, a celebration followed. Then Lin Tian, along with his three roommates and Shen Mengyi, headed to the cafeteria restaurant. It was almost six by then, and the cafeteria was running out of food. Shen Mengyi, to show her gratitude to Lin Tian, offered to treat him to dinner. Hearing this, Lin Tian''s three roommates shamelessly insisted on tagging along. Out of options, Shen Mengyi reluctantly agreed to include them. On the way to the restaurant, Shen Mengyi looked curiously at Lin Tian, who was wiping his sweat with a tissue, and asked, "Lin Tian, you''re pretty good, huh!" "What?" Lin Tian took out a tissue, wiped the sweat off his forehead, and then paused, turning his head with a look of surprise. "I''m saying you''re quite impressive. You stole the show at the style competition, and I heard you did some ''Light Art Skimming on Water'' yesterday? Plus, your soccer skills are amazing! Not bad at all!" said Shen Mengyi, looking at Lin Tian curiously. She found this slightly perverted guy to be quite talented. Hearing Shen Mengyi''s praise, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and tossed his hair without any modesty, "Who am I? Even though I''ve retired from Jianghu, my legend still lives there! There''s nothing in Jianghu I can''t do!" "Yeah, right! Keep bragging!" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. "Don''t believe me? Name something for me to do right now!" Lin Tian chuckled. Sweeping Lin Tian with a look of speechlessness and glancing at the nearly setting sun, Shen Mengyi pointed, "Then make that sun disappear!" Ding! As soon as Shen Mengyi finished speaking, an electronic synthesized voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super Serial Task: The fifth mini-task to fulfill Shen Mengyi''s wish, annihilate the sun. Task reward: One Supernatural Point. Task failure: Deduction of two Supernatural Points. Note: This task must be completed within one day. If not completed within the stipulated time, it will be considered a failure." "What the hell!" Lin Tian swore suddenly after a moment of shock. This mission is downright impossible, right? Annihilate the sun? My God! How could that be possible! "What''s wrong with you! Why are you cursing!" Lin Tian''s sudden swearing drew disapproval from Shen Mengyi beside him. "Ah?" Lin Tian blinked, then quickly came back to reality with a grimacing face, "No, it wasn''t directed at you!" "Then who are you swearing at?" Shen Mengyi asked indignantly. She thought Lin Tian was being excessive. "I''m cursing it!" Lin Tian said, pointing at the sunset in the sky. "Huh?" Shen Mengyi was taken aback by Lin Tian''s words. What did he mean? Suffering, Lin Tian explained, "I''m cursing it for being so big and powerful. I can''t destroy it and fulfill your wish!" Shen Mengyi laughed at Lin Tian''s expression, patting his shoulder, "It''s okay, I was just kidding! But you do look pretty funny!" Lin Tian''s face dropped, full of gloom. You were joking? But the system isn''t joking. Thinking about this task left Lin Tian speechless. I''ve gone too far! This bluff was too big! Lin Tian never imagined an offhand remark would bring about such a task. Destroy the sun? That''s just ridiculous! Even if he managed to destroy the sun, it might not even get destroyed. "What the heck, am I really going to fail this task?" Lin Tian thought, utterly despondent. With his mind preoccupied, Lin Tian was somewhat absent-minded during dinner. He pondered if there was any way to complete this task. It was impossible to really destroy the sun. He''d have to be out of his mind to attempt such a thing. Besides, even if he wanted to, he didn''t have the power to do it. With a day left to finish the task, Lin Tian tried all sorts of things. He dabbled with special effects, photoshopped himself in, and virtually destroyed the sun on his computer. But it was utterly useless. Then Lin Tian went out of his way to make a fake sun and destroyed that. Still, no use at all! Lin Tian continued to experiment in various ways, but they all ended in failure. The day quickly passed by. Watching time slip away, Lin Tian felt helpless. He tried every possible method, but it was all in vain. Ding! When the time was up, an electronic synthesized voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super..." Chapter 172 - 151 I Said Get Lost! When the time was up, an electronic synthesized voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Super Chain Task: The fifth mini-task, fulfilling Shen Mengyi''s wish to destroy the sun, has failed. Two Supernatural Points deducted." As the voice sounded, Lin Tian watched two of the three golden Supernatural Points in his Sea of Consciousness disappear. Originally, Lin Tian had three drops of Supernatural Points; now, only one remained. "Damn it..." Lin Tian was so angry he almost twisted his nose out of shape. Failure! This was the first time Lin Tian had not completed a task, the first time he had failed. "This sucks!" Lin Tian mumbled frustratedly as he rubbed his face with his hand, looking extremely depressed. Unsatisfactory! Lin Tian was very unsatisfied! Suddenly, Lin Tian paused, stunned. Ding! An electronic synthesized voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Super Chain Task: The sixth mini-task, help Shen Mengyi deal with the driver''s harassment. Task completion reward: one Supernatural Point. Task failure penalty: two Supernatural Points. Note: this task must be completed within ten minutes, and failure to complete within the stipulated time will be deemed as a failure." Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian was stunned and then cursed, "Damn!" After cursing, Lin Tian quickly got up and ran outside. Seeing Lin Tian rushing out in such a hurry, Lin Tao and the others were taken aback, unable to understand what got into Lin Tian. As soon as he ran out of the dorm, Lin Tian immediately looked around. Then Lin Tian''s gaze turned to the northwest. In that direction, Lin Tian saw a figure flickering with red light. That was Shen Mengyi''s silhouette. Upon seeing the red light, Lin Tian quickly ran in that direction. Mengyi''s current location should be the school''s Gate No. 4. ** As Lin Tian dashed over, Shen Mengyi was already fuming with anger. She glared at the driver in front of her and snapped, "Wasn''t it agreed to be one hundred? How did it become one hundred and twenty!" Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "At the beginning, the journey was so long, so long, my fuel is hardly enough!" the crew-cut driver responded indifferently, facing Shen Mengyi. "It was you who said you knew the way at the start, it was you who got lost, how can you charge extra for this!" Mengyi glared back at the driver, her face full of fury. "Exactly, exactly! This is clearly your own problem. Even if the route taken was longer, it''s because you weren''t familiar with it, what does that have to do with us!" said a classmate next to Mengyi, also looking displeased at the driver. "We''ll pay up to one hundred, not a penny more!" the other classmates chimed in. Today, Mengyi and her club had organized an outing and had chartered two vans from the school gate, with the fare set at one hundred for a round trip per van. Who would have thought that the driver would not know the way, take a detour, and then claim it was too far, demanding an extra charge upon return. Under such circumstances, Mengyi and her friends naturally refused to comply. The problem was entirely the driver''s fault. They claimed to know the way at the beginning, but ended up getting lost themselves, making the detour not their responsibility at all. "Right! We''ll give a hundred at most, not a cent more!" "Exactly! Exactly!" A chorus of agreement rang out at the scene. There were more than a dozen people on this outing, but most of them were girls, with only four or five boys. With the sound of agreement from the crowd, the crew-cut driver''s expression changed instantly. He slammed his hand on the hood of the car and bellowed, "Damn it, if you don''t pay, you''re not going anywhere!" "Just because you say we can''t leave, we can''t leave?" Hearing the driver''s arrogant words, a few of the male students could hardly restrain themselves, retorting sarcastically. "Motherfucker, what did you just say?" Hearing this, the man with the buzz cut immediately stepped forward swiftly and pointed at the male student''s nose, cursing loudly. Seeing this scene, the surrounding students all gathered around to watch. At the same time, the drivers of the vans nearby also ran over. A group of more than a dozen van drivers surrounded the male student who had spoken up. "Kid, what are you trying to say? Are you trying to cross me?" A bald driver said coldly, looking at the male student. Shen Mengyi was shocked to see her classmate surrounded by more than a dozen people, and immediately pushed through the crowd, shouting, "What''s the matter, what''s the matter? Are you looking to bully someone?" "What''s going on?" The security guards at the school gate also noticed the commotion and hurried over. Seeing a few security guards approaching, Shen Mengyi quickly explained the situation. After scanning the scene, an older security guard pulled Shen Mengyi and a few other students aside and whispered to them. "Look, just forget about it, it''s just an extra twenty bucks," the older security guard said, pulling Shen Mengyi and a few other students aside and advising them quietly. "How can that be okay? It''s clearly their fault," Shen Mengyi said with a look of defiance. "Sigh, better to avoid trouble. In the end, it''s you who are going to suffer. They are all in cahoots. You don''t know, but two years ago during the summer vacation, because the school planned to use the school bus to take students directly to the train station, which would have affected their business, they blocked the school bus and even smashed it! And in the end? The school still gave in and stopped the activity! The school doesn''t want to provoke them, and you better not either. If it really comes to a fight, you''ll be at a disadvantage. They don''t just fight, they fight to kill!" Hearing this, Shen Mengyi and the others were stunned. They''re this overbearing? Originally, Shen Mengyi and the others were unwilling to compromise, but after hearing what the security guard said, it seemed they really had no choice. They definitely didn''t want to get hurt or even lose their lives over twenty bucks. Despite the frustration and helplessness, in the end, Shen Mengyi and the others chose to compromise. Just as Shen Mengyi and the others were about to obediently pay the money, Lin Tian hurried over. After quickly scanning the area, Lin Tian''s gaze immediately landed on Shen Mengyi, who was about to pay. Lin Tian hurried over and stopped her, "What''s going on?" Seeing Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi was a bit surprised, and then she began explaining in a low voice. Seeing this girl chatting with someone while she was supposed to be paying annoyed the drivers who were ready to take the money, they urged her rudely, "Hurry up, hurry up, stop babbling." By this time, Lin Tian had already understood the situation. Looking up, Lin Tian pulled out two hundred-yuan notes from his wallet and tossed them over, "Two hundred, take it if you want it, if not, get lost!" Lin Tian''s tone was anything but courteous; already upset about the failed mission, he was not in a good mood. Taken aback for a moment, one of the drivers glared at Lin Tian with anger, "Kid, watch your mouth." "I said take the two hundred and leave, or get the hell out!" Lin Tian said impatiently. The sudden conflict surprised everyone present. Nobody expected Lin Tian to be so hot-tempered. The drivers were also stunned; they couldn''t believe Lin Tian was being so aggressive. After a moment of shock, one of the drivers opened the van door, pulled out a wooden stick, and smashed it towards Lin Tian''s head, shouting angrily, "Motherfucker, that''ll teach you to be arrogant!" "Ah!" Seeing this scene, Shen Mengyi screamed. Chapter 173 - 152: Do You Want Me to Calculate It for You? ``` Watching the wooden stick smash towards his head, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and suddenly reached out his hand! Crack! The arm-thick wooden stick was caught single-handedly by Lin Tian. With a cold face, Lin Tian gripped the stick and yanked it fiercely! Hiss~! In an instant, the driver felt a fiery pain in his hands as the stick he was clutching tightly was forcibly yanked out by Lin Tian! "Hit me? Looking for death!" Lin Tian looked coldly at the driver and lashed out with the stick towards the driver''s thigh! Crack! Accompanied by a crisp sound, the driver instantly screamed and fell to the ground. Pain! Pain! A severe pain emanated from his thigh, making him think his leg was nearly broken. Stunned for a moment, the other drivers reacted, roaring in anger as they all charged towards Lin Tian. Seeing this sudden scene, all the students were shocked and quickly dodged to the side. Many students turned their gaze to Lin Tian, with worry and nervousness visible in the eyes of many. In their hearts, these students were all rooting for Lin Tian, but at this moment, Lin Tian was facing more than a dozen of them alone, and they believed Lin Tian was definitely at a disadvantage. He would surely be beaten. Being beat up was inevitable. But the next scene made everyone''s eyes widen in disbelief. This... Bang bang! Smack smack! With every sound that rang out, a person hit the ground. Lin Tian''s face was cold as he swung the stick in his hand rapidly. The speed was so fast it even created a flurry of stick shadows. As cries of agony rose, Lin Tian remained unscathed, while all the minivan drivers who charged at him were knocked to the ground. In just a few seconds, the dozen or so men who had rushed at Lin Tian menacingly were all groaning on the ground. Coldly surveying his surroundings, Lin Tian threw down the now broken stick, spat fiercely, and cursed, "Damn it, no appreciation for kindness given!" Silence! The scene was utterly silent, everyone somewhat blankly watching Lin Tian. "Whew!" Taking a deep breath and after venting his frustration, Lin Tian felt much better. "Lin, Lin Tian..." Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian somewhat dazedly, stunned as well. As Shen Mengyi spoke, Lin Tian''s Sea of Consciousness echoed with an electronic, synthesized voice: "Super Chain Quest - The sixth mini-task of assisting Shen Mengyi in dealing with the drivers'' harassment is completed. Reward: one Superpower Point." In the moment that the synthesized voice sounded, Lin Tian felt a new Superpower Point floating within his Sea of Consciousness. Glancing at the Superpower Points floating in his Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian felt much better, even though he had lost two points, but now he had gained one. Lin Tian now had a total of two Superpower Points. "Lin Tian..." As Lin Tian was lost in thought, Shen Mengyi''s voice reached his ears again. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hmm?" Startled, Lin Tian came back to his senses and looked towards Shen Mengyi. Soon Lin Tian noticed a look of worry on Shen Mengyi''s pretty face. "What''s up?" Feeling that Shen Mengyi''s expression was strange, Lin Tian asked. Looking at Lin Tian with concern, Shen Mengyi then pulled Lin Tian aside and whispered anxiously, "You''ve gotten yourself into trouble, they''re not just these few people, they will definitely seek revenge!" Shen Mengyi was genuinely worried for Lin Tian; she knew these people would surely come back for revenge. Lin Tian, taken aback, glanced at Shen Mengyi and then smiled nonchalantly, "No worries, I can handle it!" With that, he patted Shen Mengyi''s shoulder and said relaxedly, "I''m fine. I can deal with all of this." "It''s not..." Shen Mengyi was a bit frantic, thinking that Lin Tian didn''t understand the gravity of the situation. "Alright, I''ve got to go!" Lin Tian interrupted Shen Mengyi, waved his hand, and turned to walk towards the school. Watching Lin Tian leave without looking back, Shen Mengyi stamped her foot in annoyance and exclaimed, "No good deed goes unpunished!" Lin Tian heard Shen Mengyi''s muttering behind him, but he did not turn back, continuing to walk forward instead. Lin Tian knew Shen Mengyi made sense; if things were left as they were, those people would definitely come back for revenge, and then he''d really be in trouble. Lin Tian wasn''t afraid of their retaliation, but he hated troubles that could disrupt his normal study and life. As Lin Tian headed to his dorm, he pondered a solution. Thinking it over, an idea occurred to Lin Tian. Lei Jun! ``` Lin Tian thought of Lei Jun, whom he had encountered at the last gathering with his classmates. Lei Jun was one of the underworld high rollers in Wu''an City. And those drivers clearly had a bit of a Jianghu team flavor to them. There was no one more suitable than Lei Jun to deal with these people. With that thought, Lin Tian took out his phone and dialed Lei Jun''s number. "Hello, Brother Lei, sorry for not calling you for so long. It''s my fault. What''s up. Yes, I have a favor to ask of you today Yeah, it''s like this..." Lin Tian then told him about what had just happened. Hearing about it, Lei Jun agreed readily, saying it was no problem at all. He would handle the rest of the matter. After chatting a bit more, Lin Tian hung up the phone. "Professional tasks still require professionals!" Lin Tian twirled his phone and nodded slightly. For the next two days, Lin Tian''s days were very peaceful. Many people guessed that those drivers would come to trouble Lin Tian, but there was no movement from them. This left many people puzzled. When did these people start to have such good tempers? On the third day, just as Lin Tian was leaving class for his dormitory, he suddenly saw Shen Mengyi walking anxiously toward the school exit. Glancing at her, Lin Tian was a bit puzzled. Did Shen Mengyi have some kind of emergency? Looking at her curiously, Lin Tian did not pay further attention and was about to leave when suddenly, he paused mid-step. A synthesized electronic voice rang out in his brain: "Super chain mission: The seventh task is to help Shen Mengyi''s sister recoup the lost money." A mission, a mission actually came. "Missions really do come without any regularity!" Lin Tian shook his head speechlessly, then started to run toward Shen Mengyi while shouting, "Shen Mengyi!" Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Shen Mengyi, who was in a rush to get outside, paused and turned around to see that it was Lin Tian. Seeing that Shen Mengyi had stopped, Lin Tian quickened his pace and caught up with her, asking curiously, "What''s wrong? You look so flustered." "My sister just called me saying her money was stolen, and she''s crying right now!" Shen Mengyi glanced at Lin Tian as she explained. "Where is she?" Lin Tian asked curiously. "At the No. 4 school gate, I''m on my way to find her," Shen Mengyi replied with some urgency. She was really worried that her sister might have been harmed, as her sister was crying so pitifully on the phone. "Let''s go together," Lin Tian said with a smile, giving her a glance. "You, going there...?" Shen Mengyi hesitated. The No. 4 school gate was where those drivers congregated, and Lin Tian had just fought with them a few days ago. Going there now... Shen Mengyi was already curious about why those people didn''t seek revenge, and now Lin Tian was walking right into the situation? "It''s okay, let''s go!" Seeing that Shen Mengyi was still hesitant, Lin Tian took her hand and walked towards the No. 4 school gate. Upon reaching the No. 4 school gate, Lin Tian immediately saw a girl in blue jeans squatting on the ground crying. People around were subtly casting glances at her. The moment she saw the girl, Shen Mengyi hurried over and asked anxiously as she squatted down, "Yiran, what''s wrong?" Hearing the familiar voice of Shen Mengyi, Shen Yiran looked up, and then threw herself into Shen Mengyi''s arms, sobbing, "Sister, my money was stolen. All two thousand was taken." "Okay, okay, don''t cry! If it''s stolen, then so be it," Shen Mengyi said softly, patting her sister on the back and comforting her. Many people turned to look at the scene, and many of the minivan drivers cast occasional glances at the two girls. Seeing this, Lin Tian shouted angrily, "What are you looking at, scram!" Lin Tian''s shout attracted many people''s attention, and the drivers, upon seeing Lin Tian, instantly changed their expressions, turning their heads away with a hint of fear. They didn''t dare to look anymore. Witnessing this, two school security guards nearby were puzzled. When had these people become so well-behaved? Was it really because Lin Tian had beaten them once that they were now this tame? Impossible. They were not so easily subdued. If that were the case, they would no longer pose a threat to the school. So what was the reason? Or did this boy have a significant backing? Seeing this scene, various speculations flashed through the minds of the two security guards. After comforting her sister for a while, Shen Mengyi took her sister''s hand and walked back toward the school. Not knowing what to say, Lin Tian could only follow behind the two of them. Having walked a little distance, Lin Tian noticed Shen Yiran was still crying, so he couldn''t help but speak up, "Alright, don''t cry anymore. I can help you get the money back!" Hearing this, Shen Yiran abruptly stopped sobbing and turned her head to look at Lin Tian, sizing him up and down, "Are you my sister''s friend? Don''t try to comfort me with that, I''m upset enough as it is." Letting out a helpless sigh, Lin Tian shrugged, "It might be impossible for others, but that doesn''t mean it''s impossible for me." "The person who stole my money is long gone, how are you going to find them?" Shen Yiran asked doubtfully. "I said it might be impossible for others, but that doesn''t mean it''s impossible for me. I can tell fortunes, want me to do a reading for you?" "Alright, alright, stop joking!" Thinking Lin Tian was joking, Shen Mengyi interrupted him. "Don''t believe me? I''ll do a reading for you." Saying so, Lin Tian took out three coins from his pocket, held the coins in his hand, pondered for a moment, looked up at the two women with a grin and said, "Let''s see what color underwear you''re wearing today!" After speaking, Lin Tian chuckled and tossed the coins. Whoosh! With Lin Tian''s toss, the silver coins rapidly spun on the concrete ground. Buzzing! A few seconds later, the coins stopped. Chapter 174 - 153 Give Me My Money Back! "You... hooligan!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Shen Mengyi was taken aback, and soon her pretty face blushed as she rebuked him shyly and indignantly. "Ah?" Shen Yiran was also stunned by Lin Tian''s words. "Do you really know how to calculate?" Shen Yiran looked at Lin Tian with disbelief. "Of course!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, then bent down to pick up the three coins from the ground, held them in his hand, and tossed them onto the ground once more, saying at the same time, "Let me tell you who stole your money." Whir, whir! As Lin Tian made his move, the three silver coins spun rapidly on the concrete ground. A few seconds later, the coins stopped. At the same time, a stream of information flowed into Lin Tian''s mind. Looking at the information in his mind, Lin Tian looked at Shen Yiran and slowly began to speak, "The one who stole your money is a gang, isn''t it? There are four of them. Among the four, there is one bald guy, one with a scarred face, and a girl, right?" The more Lin Tian spoke, the wider Shen Yiran''s mouth hung open... Truly, Lin Tian had guessed everything correctly. "You really..." Shen Yiran stared at Lin Tian, dumbfounded. "Of course!" Lin Tian chuckled, "Don''t worry, I''ll help you with your money." ** Two hours later, Lin Tian was on a train. When Lin Tian arrived, the four thieves were already on the train, and it was about to depart. With no other choice, Lin Tian had to board the train as well. This train was the green-skinned type and quite empty. Arriving in Carriage No. 11, Lin Tian glanced around and immediately locked onto the four people. These four were the ones who had stolen Shen Yiran''s money. He had planned to directly retrieve the two thousand yuan, but then Lin Tian had another idea and turned to leave. Half an hour later, Lin Tian had an extra small backpack on him. With the backpack on, Lin Tian took a seat not far from the four. After resting for a while in his seat, Lin Tian smacked his lips and thought for a moment, then he turned around to take the backpack from behind his seat. He opened the small bag and pulled out something wrapped in a black plastic bag. He placed this package on the table and then began to unwrap the black plastic layer by layer, eventually taking out the contents. Stack by stack! Lin Tian pulled out stack after stack of red banknotes from insideall hundreds! Considering the thickness, there had to be at least thirty or forty thousand yuan! The moment Lin Tian placed the stacks of red banknotes on the table, the people around him instantly turned their gazes towards them. Although there weren''t many passengers on the train at that time, the scene still shocked everyone. Some gazed dumbfounded at the stacks of red banknotes on Lin Tian''s table. Licking his lips, Lin Tian counted the money on his table, seeming to relish the moment. After enjoying the view for a while, Lin Tian then packed the money back into the black plastic bag. Once it was back inside, Lin Tian carelessly stuffed the black bag behind him without paying any more attention to it. Seeing this, the four people sitting not far away exchanged glances and then nodded at each other. "Ah, so boring. Anyone for cards?" Suddenly, one of the bald men in the group yelled out. "Me, me!" A voluptuous woman raised her hand and shouted. This woman was also one of the four. "Let''s play Landlord, but we''re one short!" The bald man said with some regret. "I''ll get someone!" The woman immediately responded upon hearing this. As she spoke, the woman got up and sat down next to Lin Tian, reaching out her little hand to tug at Lin Tian''s sleeve, "Handsome, wanna play cards?" "Yeah, yeah, it''s boring traveling. Let''s all play together!" The bald man also directly took a seat opposite Lin Tian. "Come on!" Licking his somewhat dry lips, Lin Tian revealed an innocuous smile, "Sure thing!" "Great, deal the cards then!" However, some observant people who witnessed this shook their heads. Poor guy! This boy is definitely at a disadvantage. Clearly, these people are working together; it''s an obvious trap! Despite this knowledge, no one spoke up. In this day and age, good deeds often go unrewarded. To warn them might even lead to being beaten up, as the other party was a group of four. "Yeah! Four twos!" The girl excitedly threw down four twos. "Hehe! I got double kings!" Lin Tian tossed down a pair of jokers with a giggle, and when he threw down his last card, he laughed, "A three; I win!" "Annoying, you didn''t even let me win!" The girl pouted, pulling Lin Tian''s hand and speaking in a coquettish tone. The bald man across the table gave the girl a sign with his eyes. The girl nodded subtly, and as she continued to lean on Lin Tian, speaking in a whiny voice, her other hand reached for the black plastic bag behind Lin Tian. She deftly pulled the black bag out, and then one of her accomplices swiftly took the black bag from her hand. That was another one of her associates. There were three or four people on the train who saw what happened, but not one of them dared to speak up. That''s because the man holding the plastic bag was a towering figure at six feet tall, with a burly frame and a scar across his face, clearly not someone to mess with. Fear of getting into trouble for meddling in others'' affairs meant that many people chose to remain silent. "Sigh..." someone sighed softly. He was speechless at Lin Tian''s naivety; the young man was too easily scammed. And who carries so much cash with them? Fine to carry cash, but to show it off like that? It really was, really was... courting death. Having succeeded, the girl pouted and shouted, "No fun, always losing, boring!" With that, the girl stood up. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the girl stand, the bald man opposite her also stood. Then the four of them nodded slightly to each other, exchanging glances before turning to leave collectively. "Wait!" Just as they were about to leave, Lin Tian suddenly shouted. "What?" The girl turned and looked at Lin Tian with a cold face. Lin Tian also stood up, grinning at the two, "Give me back my money!" "Money? What money?" Upon hearing this, the girl''s face changed instantaneously. Looking at the group, Lin Tian said with a grin, "Hey, have you not seen what you''re holding in your hands?" Finishing his words, Lin Tian bent over, still grinning, and picked up his backpack from behind. Then he pulled out a plastic bag identical to the black one and, opening it, he took out stack after stack of red bills. "This..." Seeing this, everyone was dumbfounded! After a moment of shock, Scarface looked down and pulled out a black plastic bag from his pocket, opened it, and was stupefied. Newspapers! Newspapers! It was actually just piles and piles of newspapers! "How is this possible!" Scarface incredulously drew out pile after pile of newspapers. Everyone was stunned as they watched the newspapers flutter, unable to regain their composure. Grinning at the dumbfounded four, Lin Tian whistled, his face teasing, "Trying to outsmart me? Dream on! Bow down and worship!" After speaking, Lin Tian glanced at the girl and chuckled, "Beautiful, nice figure!" "You..." The girl glared at Lin Tian, her face full of rage. "Looking for death!" Already played and boiling with anger, Lin Tian''s brazen attitude immediately provoked fury in the group. "Kid, let me teach you how to behave!" Scarface, face red with anger, charged towards Lin Tian. Seeing Scarface''s motion, the other two men also surged towards Lin Tian in an instant. Speechless... Seeing this, the onlookers all wore faces of speechlessness. "Idiot..." someone muttered softly. He wasn''t speaking about Scarface, but about Lin Tian. Lin Tian had just played them but had to announce it. And not only announce it, but he did so in such a dismissive manner. Isn''t that asking for trouble? The three men were all big and tall, and by all accounts, Lin Tian was at a disadvantage. So stupid! The onlookers all thought Lin Tian was an idiot; was he not looking for a beating by provoking them? Everyone thought Lin Tian was going to be beaten, but what happened next took everyone by surprise. Whoosh! Scarface threw a heavy punch at Lin Tian''s head. Smack! The punch landed solidly on Lin Tian''s head. Yet Lin Tian appeared calm and collected as if it wasn''t his head that had been struck. As for Scarface, he looked normal at first, but instantly, his face twisted in pain. "Ah! It hurts, it hurts!" Scarface cried out, clutching his hand. A rock, it was like his punch had hit a rock. Seeing this, everyone was startled. Seizing the moment of their shock, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and suddenly kicked out! Bang! Lin Tian sent one of them flying with a kick! "Hey!" Lin Tian landed a punch on Scarface''s stomach. Lin Tian was so fast, by the time the crowd realized what was happening, he had already knocked the three men to the ground. It had only been a matter of seconds. Stunned at the sight of her three companions easily knocked down by Lin Tian, the girl was flabbergasted. After a quick search on the fallen men, Lin Tian found five to six thousand yuan. Chapter 175 - 154 Scoundrel After getting off the train, Lin Tian left the station and hailed a taxi to Wu''an City. Since the train he had taken was a slow one, stopping at almost every small station, he was not far from Wu''an City. A taxi ride would take about two hours to get there. Once in the car, Lin Tian dialed Guo Rong''s number, "Hey, Sleepyhead, did you mark me present?" "Did it!" "They didn''t notice, right?" "Nope! Don''t you trust us?" "That''s good." After chatting for a bit more, Lin Tian hung up the call. Because Lin Tian was in a rush to help Shen Yiran get back the stolen money, he naturally couldn''t attend his afternoon classes, so he had to ask his dorm mates to help mark his attendance. This was the first time Lin Tian had skipped class since starting university, fortunately, the teacher hadn''t noticed. By the time Lin Tian returned to school, it was already evening. Back at school, Lin Tian scanned the area and soon spotted a red figure in the direction of the teaching building. It was the task-red light flickering on Shen Mengyi. "She must be studying in the classroom," Lin Tian thought, after giving Shen Mengyi''s whereabouts a quick glance. Fingering the cash in his pocket, Lin Tian strode toward the teaching building. Although he had retrieved the two thousand yuan, Lin Tian hadn''t received a message saying the task was completed; apparently, he needed to return the money to Shen Mengyi''s sister, Shen Yiran. Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered to look for Shen Yiran and decided to go directly to Shen Mengyi instead. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian entered the classroom where Shen Mengyi was. At that time, there were about twenty students studying in the classroom. Lin Tian took a quick look inside and immediately found Shen Mengyi sitting at the back, and next to her was her sister, Shen Yiran. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Both here, perfect!" Seeing the two of them, Lin Tian felt a surge of joy and walked over. Since no one was sitting in the seats in front of Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran, Lin Tian directly took the seat in front of them. He then pulled out roughly four thousand yuan from his pocket and slapped it onto the desk in front of them. Slap! The sudden appearance of a stack of red banknotes on the desk in front of them startled Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran, who were deep in their books. After a moment of surprise, they raised their heads, and then were astounded once again. They hadn''t expected Lin Tian. Stunned for a moment, Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian with surprise, then back at the money on the table, and exclaimed, "What are you doing..." "Here, two thousand of this is your sister''s!" Lin Tian snorted, pointing at the stack of money on the table. "Ah? Did you..." Upon hearing this, Shen Yiran, guessing what had transpired, gasped in shock, her voice inadvertently rising. Because Shen Yiran suddenly raised her voice, the other students quietly reading in the room turned their gazes, looking somewhat displeased. Noticing the glares from the surrounding students, Shen Mengyi quickly gathered the money from the desk and, standing up softly, said, "Let''s talk outside." Then, the three of them got up and went outside the classroom. As soon as she arrived outside the classroom, Shen Yiran couldn''t contain her surprise and looked at Lin Tian with amazement, "Did you really get those two thousand yuan back?" "Of course, there''s nothing I can''t handle!" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and laughed with a heh-heh. "Really? You didn''t just take out two thousand of your own, did you?" Holding a handful of cash, Shen Mengyi asked with some suspicion. She genuinely thought Lin Tian might do something like that. Because in the past, she had encountered similar situations where men who pursued her would normally spend tens of thousands, so she was quite skeptical that Lin Tian had withdrawn the money himself to please her. That was her confidence in her own appearance. Lin Tian gave Shen Mengyi a speechless glance, took out his phone, opened the photo album, and handed it over, "Here, take a look. Are these the people?" Lin Tian had anticipated this scene, so he had previously captured the faces of those four people with his phone. "Let me see, let me see!" Seeing Lin Tian mention that he had photos of those people on his phone, Shen Yiran immediately leaned in closer. Hearing Shen Yiran''s words, Shen Mengyi promptly shifted the phone in her direction and moved it down a bit. Shen Yiran''s gaze swept over the photos on the phone, and she widened her eyes in disbelief before flipping through the pictures again, finding all four individuals who had stolen her money. "It''s true! You really found them?" Shen Yiran took her eyes off the phone and stared at Lin Tian in disbelief. Although she had previously witnessed the magic of Lin Tian''s divination, she was still somewhat in disbelief when Lin Tian actually found those four people. "That''s right, would I lie to you!" Lin Tian shook his leg and whistled. "Huh? This is on a train?" At that moment, Shen Mengyi noticed something odd, realizing that the people in the photos seemed to be on a train. "Oh, by the time I found them, they were already on the train, so I just chased after them," Lin Tian explained casually. "..." Upon hearing this, both Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran fell silent instantly. Shen Mengyi was somewhat touched internally; for this matter, Lin Tian had actually chased after a train, this... On the side, Shen Yiran was also very surprised and couldn''t believe Lin Tian would go to such lengths, even chasing after a train. Glancing at the expressions of the two, Lin Tian knew they had misunderstood something and then chuckled, "Don''t get me wrong, I''m just a good person, um, a good person..." If it weren''t for the mission, Lin Tian wouldn''t have gone to such extremes. But naturally, Lin Tian wouldn''t say this out loud. However, Lin Tian''s explanation was met with disbelief from both. Shen Yiran laughed even more at Lin Tian and said, "Don''t explain anymore, explanation is just a cover-up, did you fall for my sister? Since you helped me out this time, I can help you!" "Your sister?" Lin Tian glanced at Shen Mengyi and was somewhat surprised to find that Shen Mengyi seemed to appear, well, a bit shy? Come on, she hasn''t fallen for me, has she? Am I really that charming? Seeing Shen Mengyi appear somewhat shy, Lin Tian started feeling a bit self-admiring inside. Seeing Lin Tian daydreaming, Shen Yiran laughed on the side, "Do you want my help? With my help, your chances of success would greatly increase. You should know that many people are after my sister." Hearing Shen Yiran''s words, Lin Tian snapped back to reality, gave her a look, then glanced at Shen Mengyi and subsequently Lin Tian pretended to ponder, stroking his slightly stubbly chin, and said thoughtfully, "Just one? How could that be enough? I aim for the sky with sisters, flying high! Why don''t you both hook up with me at once!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Shen Yiran''s pretty face blushed instantly. While Shen Mengyi, on the other hand, was taken aback and then swung her fist towards Lin Tian, cursing, "Scram, pervert!" Lin Tian dodged with a snicker, teasing, "Don''t you like it? I''m quite amazing, you know, two is no problem!" "You... jerk!" Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian, somewhat annoyed, stomped her foot, and turned her face away, ignoring Lin Tian. Chapter 176 - 155 Help When Lin Tian teased Shen Mengyi, Shen Yiran also reacted, hands on her hips and cheeks puffed, she scolded indignantly, "You''ve got some nerve, hitting on my girl!" "You''re not bad yourself, with boobs and a butt!" Lin Tian sized up Shen Yiran, making a lecherous face. "You die!" Unable to stand Lin Tian''s gaze any longer, Shen Yiran snapped. "Okay, okay, just kidding, don''t take it seriously!" Seeing that the two girls were about to leave, Lin Tian quickly joked. "Hmph, if you dare to do that again, I''ll ignore you!" Shen Mengyi glared at Lin Tian and pouted. "Hehe" Lin Tian chuckled dryly without speaking. At the same time, an electronic synthesized voice resounded in his mind: "Super series task: The seventh mini-task of helping Shen Mengyi''s younger sister retrieve her stolen money is now complete. Reward: one Superpower Point." Hearing this electronic voice, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. He had been wondering why there hadn''t been a task completion sound. With the task completed, Lin Tian focused his attention on his Sea of Consciousness, swept his gaze through the air there, and then saw three golden Superpower Points floating. "Got three more Superpower Points, not bad, not bad!" Every time he watched his Superpower Points increase, Lin Tian always felt a sense of bountiful pleasure. "Hey, what are you doing? I''m talking to you!" While Lin Tian was focusing on his Sea of Consciousness, Shen Yiran''s somewhat dissatisfied voice came from beside him. "Ah? What did you say?" Startled, Lin Tian looked at her somewhat bewildered. Giving Lin Tian a glare, Shen Yiran frostily said, "You didn''t hear me talking, did you? Forget it!" With that, Shen Yiran turned her head away, ignoring Lin Tian. "Um, I''ve had this problem since I was little, unconsciously zoning out, I really didn''t mean it! Forgive me, please!" Saying this, Lin Tian reached out and gently turned her around by the shoulders, facing him again. "You smell so good" Suddenly, Lin Tian, holding Shen Yiran''s shoulders, blurted out. "What?" Hearing Lin Tian''s abrupt comment, Shen Yiran instinctively asked. Lin Tian took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and said dreamily, "Whenever I''m close to you, I smell a young girl''s fragrance, light and captivating! It''s enchanting" "You?" Shen Yiran was taken aback, then suddenly yelled, "Nice, flirting with me right in front of my sister, are you not thinking about pursuing my sister anymore!" "He''s just a pervert, a lecher! Who would fancy him!" Hearing Lin Tian actually flirting with her younger sister right in front of her, Shen Mengyi was visibly upset, pouting her lips. "I smell a strong sour scent here!" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, grinning. Saying this, Lin Tian walked two steps towards Shen Mengyi, came in front of her, leaned slightly forward, and took a deep breath with his eyes closed. Then, Lin Tian said dreamily, "Mmm, smells good it''s the fragrance of a beauty!" "Get lost!" Seeing Lin Tian with a sleazy look, Shen Mengyi pushed his face away with her little hand. After some playful banter, the Shen sisters were no longer in the mood to read. Subsequently, Lin Tian suggested grabbing some late-night food, and they agreed. Just a short walk from the academic building, four or five people approached them head-on. Seeing the person leading them, Lin Tian was taken aback. Wang Chao! It was the same Wang Chao who had given flowers to Shen Mengyi the first time Lin Tian met her. As Lin Tian spotted Wang Chao, Wang Chao also noticed Lin Tian and brightened up, striding towards Lin Tian. Seeing Wang Chao walking toward him, Lin Tian paused and waited with a composed expression on his face. "Why did you stop?" Seeing Lin Tian suddenly stop, Shen Yiran turned her head in confusion and looked at Lin Tian. She then realized that Lin Tian was looking at something, so she followed his gaze, and immediately saw Wang Chao coming over with four or five people. Seeing Wang Chao approaching, Shen Yiran tugged at her sister''s sleeve and whispered, "Sister, that guy who''s pursuing you is coming over again!" "Don''t blabber!" Shen Mengyi whispered back. She also saw that Wang Chao''s destination was their group. Lin Tian and his friends didn''t have to wait long; about ten seconds later, Wang Chao and his group arrived in front of the three of them. Standing before Lin Tian and the others, Wang Chao first glanced at Shen Mengyi, then turned his gaze toward Lin Tian. Lin Tian watched him quietly, waiting for him to speak. After staring at Lin Tian for a moment, Wang Chao suddenly said, "I heard you can fight really well?" Lin Tian''s eyebrows twitched slightly and he smiled, "So, you have a problem with that?" "No? I want to ask you for a favor!" "Oh? What''s that?" Lin Tian asked, looking surprised. Wang Chao''s reply was completely unexpected to Lin Tian. When Wang Chao came toward him with four or five people, Lin Tian thought he was looking for trouble, but the other party unexpectedly made such a request. What help did he need? After a moment''s pause, Lin Tian looked curiously at him, "What do you need help with?" Hearing Lin Tian''s question, Wang Chao hesitated for a moment before saying, "I heard about your incident at the school''s gate number four. I know you can fight well, and I''ve come to ask if you could help me in a fight tomorrow?" "Help in a fight? What do you mean?" Lin Tian asked, somewhat puzzled. Hearing Lin Tian''s question, Wang Chao didn''t immediately respond. He took a deep breath and then said, "These past two weeks, the Taekwondo Club and Karate Club founded by Korean and Japanese students at the school have been challenging our Sanda Club. We can''t beat them, and they''ve taken many of our members. They''re coming tomorrow to challenge us again, and I want to ask for your help." "I see, I don''t know if I have the time," Lin Tian hesitated and then said. It wasn''t that he was unwilling to help, but Lin Tian didn''t take it very seriously, and he didn''t want to disrupt his own schedule. "If you don''t want to, never mind," Wang Chao replied, his face falling instantly. It had already been difficult for him to ask Lin Tian for help. Seeing Lin Tian''s reluctant attitude, he didn''t want to press anymore. "You know martial arts?" At this moment, Shen Yiran looked at Lin Tian curiously. "A bit," Lin Tian nodded. "Then why don''t you agree? I love teaching foreigners a lesson! Please agree!" Shen Yiran grabbed Lin Tian''s arm, coaxing him and shaking it a bit. Just then, a synthetic electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission: Fulfill Shen Yiran''s wish to defeat those foreigners challenging the school. Reward for completing the mission: One Supernatural Point." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 177 - 156 With One Hand ``` "Uh..." Hearing the task announcement, Lin Tian knew he definitely had to help this time, and then looked up at Wang Chao, "No problem, I''ll go!" "If you don''t want to, forget it!" Wang Chao said somewhat displeased. "Of course, I want to! Definitely!" Lin Tian chuckled. With Supernatural Points to earn, only a fool would be unwilling. "You sure?" Wang Chao looked at Lin Tian skeptically. "Absolutely!" Lin Tian nodded assertively. "By the way, what kind of martial arts do you practice?" As soon as Lin Tian agreed, Wang Chao asked. "What kind of martial arts..." Hearing this, Lin Tian pondered for a moment. What kind of martial arts? He had not learned any, he just had great strength and quick reflexes... After thinking it over, Lin Tian said, "You don''t need to worry about what martial arts I practice, all you need to know is that I can help you." "Huh?" Wang Chao looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled expression but did not continue to ask when he saw Lin Tian did not want to discuss it, instead saying, "When will you be free to stop by the Sanda Club? We should work together first, after all, I don''t know exactly how skilled you are." Wang Chao was desperate this time when he asked Lin Tian for help, likening it to treating a dead horse as if it were alive; if he could not find any other solution, the members of the Sanda Club would all leave. It was with an attitude of giving it a try that Wang Chao had invited Lin Tian. However, he was not entirely sure about Lin Tian''s martial skills. The only thing Wang Chao knew was the performance Lin Tian did the first time they met, where he caught the wooden block with his hand. Lin Tian''s performance was frightening, but how formidable he truly was could only be known by trying it out in person. That way, Wang Chao could be certain. Knowing he was unsure about his abilities, Lin Tian was not surprised and said after thinking, "How about tomorrow? I''ll make time to stop by then. I definitely won''t have time tonight." "Why won''t you have time tonight? You can do it tonight!" As soon as Lin Tian finished speaking, Shen Mengyi immediately chimed in. Lin Tian turned to look at her in surprise, "Aren''t we going for late-night snacks?" "What late-night snacks? We''re not hungry yet, let''s go to the Sanda Club first, then we can come back!" Shen Yiran''s eyes twinkled with faint excitement. Seeing Shen Yiran''s eagerness, Lin Tian was speechless and then turned his gaze to Shen Mengyi. Noticing Lin Tian''s inquiring look, Shen Mengyi hesitated before responding, "Since Yiran wants to watch so badly, let''s go today." "Alright then!" Seeing both girls agree, Lin Tian naturally had no objections. He then turned to Wang Chao, "I''m free tonight; we might as well go." "Fine, no problem, everyone will be there at the club tonight anyway," Wang Chao nodded. Straightaway, the group made their way toward the Sanda Club. As Lin Tian and his group approached the Sanda Club, the place was already bustling inside. Easily four or five dozen people stood in the training area chatting, making it very lively. "Why hasn''t President Wang arrived yet, wasn''t it supposed to be at seven?" "Exactly, the time has come, but he himself hasn''t shown up." "He''s never been late before; wonder what''s up today." "He must be worried about the challenge from the Taekwondo Club tomorrow." As soon as the Taekwondo Club got mentioned, the scene became even livelier. "Those guys are quite formidable, and even the president is no match for them." "They are pretty strong, and their moves are quite cool, too. The Taekwondo Club has many pretty girls, eh? Should we go over?" ``` "I don''t want to go there; I''m staying right here. Just seeing those sticks makes me sick." "Not many people are left here now, the numbers have dwindled over these past few days. If more people leave, I might as well go too; it''s not lively here anymore." "Ah, back when we were hundreds strong, we were so imposing, but now..." "There''s nothing we can do; we can''t beat him, he''s just better!" "Wang Chao used to boast about how great he was, but when it came down to it, he went soft! Useless," someone said with a tone of dissatisfaction. "Well, it''s more like the other side is too strong!" another person defended. By this time, Lin Tian and his group had already been standing at the door for a while, overhearing everything these people were saying. Hearing their discussion, especially the latter remarks, Wang Chao''s face turned extremely ugly. Taking a deep breath, Wang Chao coughed loudly and then stepped out. Following Wang Chao''s cough, everyone in the room fell silent and turned their heads towards the door, spotting Wang Chao instantly. "The club president is here?" "Club President Wang..." Voices filled the room, greeting him all at once. After exchanging greetings with a few individuals, Wang Chao walked over, glanced at them, and then said loudly, "I know you''re all pissed off these days! I am too! After all, we were beaten without the slightest chance to fight back! You''re pissed, and so am I!" Pausing, Wang Chao saw that everyone''s eyes were on him, and then he continued, "But rest assured, today I''ve brought in an expert. I believe you''ve all heard about the incident a few days ago at the fourth school gate. And now, I''ve invited that student over. He has agreed to help us." "For real? The one who fought against over a dozen people by himself? He really came?" Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If it is really him, should we be able to beat the Taekwondo Club tomorrow? Where is he?" Hearing Wang Chao''s words, everyone in the room looked towards him, immediately ruling out the five people behind him whom they knew, then the two girls, since they couldn''t be it, leaving their gaze to settle on Lin Tian. "Him?" "Really?" Seeing Lin Tian, some voices of disappointment arose from the crowd. Because Lin Tian''s appearance wasn''t quite what they had imagined. He had a gentle face, even slightly baby-faced. He wasn''t tall either, not even reaching 1.8 meters (5 feet 11 inches). Besides, the clothes Lin Tian wore didn''t flatter his physique at all. He looked rather thin and weak. Lin Tian''s image was quite different from the expert they had envisioned. "Is he up for it? I feel like I could lift him with one hand!" said a tall, muscular man, nearly 1.9 meters tall, as he stared at Lin Tian skeptically. "Tank, don''t scare the kid. Be careful, or he might tear you apart!" "Exactly, don''t wet your pants when the time comes!" the crowd teased the muscular man incessantly. Even though they were joking, Lin Tian could clearly hear the mockery in their voices. The mockery directed at him. Annoyed, Lin Tian stepped forward and glanced at the crowd: "All of you come at me, I''ll take you on with one hand!" "Huh?" The crowd was taken aback by his words. After a moment of silence, the atmosphere suddenly erupted. "Kid, you''re pretty cocky!" "Yeah, need me to teach you a lesson?" Those who practiced martial arts were often hot-tempered. Hearing Lin Tian''s unfriendly tone, they were instantly enflamed. Chapter 178 - 157: All Together Now! Lin Tian knew that unless he fought them, they wouldn''t be convinced. With that in mind, he stepped forward, swept his gaze across the crowd, and said in a cold voice, "Stop the chit-chat. Anyone who doesn''t agree can come forward!" "Fine. Let me come over and learn something from you!" The man who had started it all let out a sneer and walked out from the crowd. "Go to the competition area over there!" Wang Yan sized up Lin Tian from head to toe and said. On the other side was a ten by ten mat. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian didn''t dawdle and walked straight ahead. "Hey!" Just a few steps in, Lin Tian heard Shen Yiran''s voice from behind. "Hmm?" Lin Tian turned around with some confusion. After giving Wang Yan a quick glance and then looking back to Lin Tian, Shen Yiran asked with concern, "Are you sure you''re okay?" Even though Shen Yiran really enjoyed watching this kind of competition, right now she was genuinely worried. It couldn''t be helped, the physical difference between the two men was just too great. Wang Yan was one meter ninety, and his muscles bulged like hard rocks. Lin Tian, on the other hand, seemed somewhat skinny; standing next to each other, they looked like an adult beside a child. Shen Yiran even thought Wang Yan''s arm was thicker than Lin Tian''s thigh. The stark difference in their builds made Shen Yiran truly worried that Lin Tian might get hurt. Noticing Shen Yiran''s worried expression, Lin Tian paused, then his face broke into a reassuring smile, and he said with ease, "Don''t worry, dealing with him won''t take ten seconds!" "Hmph!" Lin Tian''s words were naturally heard by Wang Yan, who let out an annoyed snort. He didn''t say anything, but resolved internally to teach Lin Tian a lesson later, to put a stop to his arrogance. After saying a word to Shen Yiran, Lin Tian then turned and walked onto the mat where the competition was to take place. The two stood ready, with Lin Tian looking up at the taller man and smiling relaxedly, "You make the first move!" "Fine! I won''t hold back then!" Wang Yan didn''t refuse, his eyes narrowed, and he stepped forward, throwing a punch directly at Lin Tian''s abdomen! He had been itching to teach Lin Tian a lesson! Whoosh! Wang Yan''s fist was very large, like a casserole pot! The huge fist viciously struck towards Lin Tian''s abdomen. Witnessing the scene, the onlooking Shen Yiran held her breath, her face filled with tension. Watching the fist howling towards him, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly. Without moving his body, he suddenly reached out his right hand and, with a snap, grabbed Wang Yan''s wrist. Immovable! Wang Yan''s advancing fist suddenly stopped; his wrist was firmly caught by Lin Tian. "Huh?" Wang Yan was surprised, and then tried to pull back, but he couldn''t budge at all. Lin Tian''s grip on his hand was like two iron pincers, securely locking it in place. With a smiling gaze at him, Lin Tian said, "Is this all the strength you have? I''m really disappointed!" With that, he gently released his hand. As Lin Tian let go, several red finger marks appeared on Wang Yan''s wristthose were the spots where Lin Tian had grabbed him. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Angered by Lin Tian''s words, Wang Yan felt furious. Not wanting to hurt Lin Tian with one blow, Wang Yan had only used a third of his strength, only to be easily subdued by Lin Tian. This irked him. Although Lin Tian''s strength had surprised him, Wang Yan didn''t believe that Lin Tian, even at full strength, could match him. Putting aside his contempt, Wang Yan retracted his hand and, with a loud shout, threw another powerful punch towards Lin Tian''s chest! He did not hold back this punch at all! Whoosh! The enormous fist came howling in. Smack! Lin Tian''s hand moved to block it! He parried the punch straight back! Whoosh! But it wasn''t over yet; just as Lin Tian had parried that punch, another one zoomed toward Lin Tian''s head. Smack! Lin Tian blocked again! Whoosh! A leg, with the force of a strong wind, whistled towards Lin Tian''s waist. Lin Tian lightly lifted his foot, thud, their legs clashed. Lin Tian blocked again Whoosh! Wang Yan''s attacks were fierce and fast, but Lin Tian''s movements were not slow. Up until now, Lin Tian had only used one hand, yet he seemed to block with ease. Continuous attacks proved ineffective, and Wang Yan''s face turned red with exertion, his eyes bulging slightly, but Lin Tian remained calm, hardly even moving his feet. Smack, he blocked Wang Yan''s punch once more, and Lin Tian lifted his head to look at Wang Yan''s reddened face and said with an easy smile, "If that''s all the strength and speed you have, then I''m sorry!" Having said that, Lin Tian squinted his eyes, moved forward swiftly, ducked, and in an instant, his body was right within Wang Yan''s embrace. Close to Wang Yan, Lin Tian''s shoulder gave a gentle shake. Pop! Wang Yan felt a tremendous force on his chest, whoosh, and suddenly, his body soared into the air, flying three meters away before crashing heavily on the soft mat. Silence! The venue fell completely silent! Watching Wang Yan on the ground, Lin Tian turned his head and said with a smile to Shen Yiran, "It hasn''t been ten seconds yet, right?" By this time, Shen Yiran had already widened her eyes, her small face full of disbelief. And it was not only Shen Yiran, the other onlookers also had their eyes wide open. Unexpected! The outcome completely defied their expectations. They originally thought Wang Yan should be able to put up a good fight against Lin Tian, and even if he couldn''t win, he shouldn''t have lost so quickly. Wang Yan lost too fast, too easily; the result was totally unexpected. In an instant, everyone''s gaze towards Lin Tian lost the disdain they had at the start. Wang Chao was also surprised. He had previously guessed that Lin Tian might have some skills, but he never thought Lin Tian would defeat Wang Yan so effortlessly. Even he himself wouldn''t have had such an easy time. After a moment of shock, Wang Chao, feeling an itch in his hands, shouted, "I want to try!" Saying this, Wang Chao stepped forward and walked directly onto the mat. Meanwhile, Wang Yan had also recovered, getting up and leaving the mat. Glancing at Wang Chao, Lin Tian nodded nonchalantly: "Fine, make your move!" "Hu!" Taking a deep breath, shaking his body a little, Wang Chao then looked at Lin Tian with a solemn face. After gazing intently for a while, Wang Chao suddenly let out a loud shout and kicked upwards! Whoosh! Wang Chao''s kick was very fast, even faster than Wang Yan''s speed! But this speed did not faze Lin Tian; he blocked it casually. Smack! Immediately followed another kick, aimed straight at the chest! Fast! Fast! Wang Chao''s speed was clearly a notch above Wang Yan''s. Smack, smack! As Lin Tian blocked consistently, he said calmly to Wang Yan, "Don''t try to compete with me for speed!" After speaking, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and his hand struck quickly towards Wang Chao''s chest! Boom, boom! Lin Tian''s hands were too fast, and at the beginning, Wang Chao could still put up some resistance, but in just a few seconds, he could no longer keep up. Lin Tian''s punches and palms struck Wang Chao''s chest rapidly. It was like the Wing Chun style. Boom, boom! Wang Chao''s body, struck repeatedly, involuntarily retreated, and smack! Eventually, Wang Chao fell to the ground. Whoosh! Wang Chao lay there, gasping heavily. He was tense; he had been so nervous that he couldn''t even keep his breathing steady, but it was useless. After a glance at Wang Chao, Lin Tian felt a surge of excitement. He reached out and took off his shirt, revealing his solid muscles. Tossing the white shirt in his hand aside, Lin Tian stretched out his hand and slowly swept it over the crowd, pointing at several faces: "All of you, come at once!" Chapter 179 - 158 Encounter "Everyone, attack together!" Lin Tian''s loud shout stunned everyone. Seeing the crowd in a daze, Lin Tian shouted again, "What are you standing around for? Come at me!" After a moment of confusion, someone roared angrily, "Everyone attack together, I refuse to believe we can''t beat him with so many of us!" "Right, let''s go!" "Charge!" With the angry cries rising, every member of the Sanda club dressed in white training attire rushed towards Lin Tian, surging forward like a tide. Seeing this scene, Shen Yiran and her sister were dumbfounded. Seeing forty or fifty people charging at him, a spark of excitement flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. "Heh!" Suddenly, Lin Tian let out a loud yell and, whoosh, struck with a kick in an instant! Bang! Lin Tian''s kick landed directly on someone''s abdomen, sending the person flying backward instantly, crashing into four or five others behind him. But after four or five people were knocked down, even more continued to rush at Lin Tian. "Yah!" Lin Tian roared in anger, his hands and feet moving rapidly, and with every swing, two or three more would fall to the ground! Lin Tian was quick, but there were too many people, too close together, and eventually, Lin Tian was grabbed by more than a dozen people, looking from afar as though many people were glommed onto him. "Push him down!" Clinging tightly to Lin Tian''s arm, Wang Yan roared. "Use your strength!" Immediately, everyone strained to bring Lin Tian down to the ground. Lin Tian took a deep breath, his muscles tensed and coiled, and suddenly, he let out a thunderous shout! "Yah!" Accompanied by the shout, Lin Tian''s body shook violently. Whoosh whoosh! In an instant, all the people clinging onto Lin Tian were shaken off, as if he were shaking off ants from his body. "Whew!" Letting out a long breath, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and then quickly stepped forward, releasing a flying kick. Bang! A standing person was kicked down by Lin Tian. Clap clap! Lin Tian moved quickly, leaping and shifting, and within seconds everyone that was still standing was knocked down. Lin Tian looked around and saw no one else could get up. "Awesome!" Seeing this scene, Lin Tian shouted in satisfaction. Exhilarating! This time, Lin Tian had a truly exhilarating fight. Since possessing the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian had never vented in such a thrilling way before. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Awesome! This feeling of being drenched in sweat was awesome. Of course, Lin Tian had still held back a bit this time; if he had used his full strength, one kick could have killed a person, which was obviously not something he could do. Because Lin Tian had restrained some of his power, he too was now bruised and battered, sporting some minor external injuries, but he didn''t care. This kind of venting felt great for Lin Tian. Looking at Lin Tian, who was laughing loudly, and then at the people lying down at his feet, Shen Yiran swallowed and murmured in disbelief, "Freak... Freak!" Freak! Such a freak, indeed! Forty or fifty people, that many people fighting against him alone, and yet it was those people who were down, with Lin Tian standing till the end. Lin Tian had controlled his strength very well; after resting for a while, all the members of the Sanda club who were lying on the ground got back up. Everyone had sustained only minor superficial injuries. At that time, everyone''s gaze towards Lin Tian no longer had a trace of contempt, their eyes filled with surprise and shock, and also respect. Damn! To be unharmed, that''s too exaggerated! Many were filled with doubts in their hearts! Lin Tian''s performance today was truly surprising. Far too exaggerated. Wang Chao stared blankly at Lin Tian, then walked over, patted Lin Tian on the shoulder, and said seriously, "I''m sure now, the Taekwondo and Karate guys coming tomorrow will definitely leave with their tails between their legs." "That''s right! Haha!" Lin Tian laughed heartily, feeling much better after his outburst, then turned around, bent down, and picked up his clothes from the ground to put them back on. After chatting with the Sanda club members for a while and amidst their reluctant farewells, Lin Tianyi and the Shen sisters left the Sanda club and prepared to go to the cafeteria to eat barbecue. Half an hour later, Shen Yiran, while nibbling on a skewer of lamb, looked up at Lin Tian excitedly and exclaimed, "Lin Tian, you don''t know how cool you were just now, that pose, even I was mesmerized." "What, you like me now too?" Hearing this, Lin Tian put down the grilled tofu in his hand and looked at Shen Yiran seriously, "But it''s normal for you to like me, you know, I often wake up from being too handsome in my sleep; I sometimes dare not look in the mirror, afraid of being knocked out by my own dashing appearance. Ah, it''s a sin to be too handsome!" Saying this, Lin Tian slightly lowered his head, hand propping his forehead, pretending to be troubled. Seeing Lin Tian like this, Shen Yiran was speechless and gently patted his shoulder while laughing tenderly, "Who knew, you''re actually quite humorous!" "Humorous?" Lin Tian looked up at her seriously, "I''m not joking, don''t you feel mesmerized by such a handsome guy?" Saying that, Lin Tian flicked his head in a feigned carefree manner. "Ugh... I feel sick!" Shen Yiran stuck out her tongue and made a retching gesture. "Forget it, I won''t bother with you, it''s no fun!" Lin Tian pursed his lips and picked up the grilled tofu from his plate, taking a big bite. Looking at Lin Tian, Shen Yiran propped her chin and said with a smile, "Actually, from the side, you do look kind of handsome! I''m feeling a little bit of a crush." "A crush?" Lin Tian took a large bite of tofu, turned his head, and said vaguely, "If you''re smitten, then take action, I don''t mind adding you to my harem!" "Get lost! What about my sister!" Shen Yiran kicked Lin Tian''s foot directly. "Your sister?" Lin Tian turned his head to look at Shen Mengyi, who was quietly eating, and chuckled, "Your sister can join too, sister flowers are great!" "Get out!" Hearing this, Shen Mengyi, who was sitting beside them, couldn''t hold back anymore and threw a tissue from the table at Lin Tian. Watching the tissue come flying, Lin Tian caught it, placed it on the table, and said with a smile, "All right, no more jokes, eat up or it''ll get cold!" Having said that, Lin Tian grabbed another piece of grilled leeks. "Lin Tian..." Just as he took a bite, a familiar voice suddenly reached Lin Tian''s ears. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled, looked up, and was somewhat taken aback. Bu Mengting! It was Bu Mengting and her roommates, who had also come out to have a late-night snack. Chapter 180 - 159 Beauty, are you looking for me? Seeing Bu Mengting, Lin Tian was really stunned and felt somewhat guilty. Flirting with someone when your girlfriend catches you, how could you not feel guilty? "I wonder if Mengting saw anything just now?" Lin Tian thought guiltily! But seeing the surprise on Bu Mengting''s face, it was clear she was also surprised to find herself here. Seeing the expression on Bu Mengting''s face, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Mengting, are you here for some late-night food too?" "Yes, with my roommate. And this is" Bu Mengting nodded, then her gaze shifted toward Shen Mengyi and her sister standing next to Lin Tian, a puzzled look in her eyes. Noticing Bu Mengting''s gaze, Lin Tian smiled awkwardly and started to explain, "Uh, this is Shen Mengyi, the president of the broadcasting club. She was the judge when I participated in the Youth Charm contest last time. This is her sister." He then introduced Shen Yiran. After introducing both, Lin Tian hesitated for a moment, then introduced Bu Mengting to them, "This is my girlfriend, Bu Mengting." "What?" The Shen sisters were obviously stunned upon hearing this. After a moment, Shen Mengyi snapped back to reality and nodded politely, "Hello." "Yeah, hello!" Bu Mengting smiled and nodded, then turned to look at her roommate not far away and smiled, "You guys chat; I''m going to go over there. Lin Tian, remember to call me tonight!" While walking away, Bu Mengting specifically made a point of it. "What? Oh!" Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian quickly nodded. At the same time, he muttered to himself, "Did she find out something? Otherwise why would she specifically remind me to call her tonight" Hearing Bu Mengting tell him to call her at night, Lin Tian felt truly guilty. "I''m off, bye!" Flashing a sweet smile at the three, Bu Mengting then turned and left. After Bu Mengting left, Shen Yiran immediately puffed her cheeks, hands on her hips, glaring at Lin Tian and shouted, "So, you actually have a girlfriend!" "I never said I didn''t have a girlfriend!" Lin Tian laughed awkwardly. "Then you''re chasing my sister!" Shen Yiran accused angrily. "I''m not" Lin Tian defended. "Not yet! You" "Alright, enough, Yi ran, let''s go!" Shen Mengyi cut off Shen Yiran''s words, her face cold as she stood up to leave. "Hmph!" Before leaving, Shen Yiran glared fiercely at Lin Tian, then stood up and left as well. "Eh" Lin Tian looked at the table full of barbecue, speechless. "Played too much?" Lin Tian pursed his lips. Shrugging helplessly, he muttered, "If you don''t eat, fine. I''ll eat by myself!" Five minutes later, Lin Tian put down the lamb skewer in his hand, his face helpless. Eating this stuff alone really doesn''t appeal to the appetite; it''s tasteless. Having no other choice, Lin Tian decided to take the food to go. Carrying the takeaway barbecue, Lin Tian returned to the dormitory and shared the barbecue with his roommates. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment they saw the barbecue Lin Tian brought, they devoured it, constantly praising how delicious it was! Lin Tian propped his chin with his hand, his face expressionless as he watched them. Just as he was considering whether to wash up, a ding sounded! A synthesized electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super Chain Task: The eighth minor task. Appear next to Shen Mengyi within 100 seconds. Task Reward: One Supernatural Point. Task Failure: Minus two Supernatural Points. Note: This task must be completed within 100 seconds. Failure to complete within the stipulated time will be considered a failure." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled, and without another word, he hurriedly ran downstairs. Who cares about brushing teeth right now? Completing the task is what matters! Arriving under the girls'' dormitory, Lin Tian looked up and saw a flickering red light in the dormitorythat was the red light flashing on Shen Mengyi. Shen Mengyi had clearly already returned to the dormitory. Pinpointing Shen Mengyi''s location, Lin Tian was about to run over, but after a few steps, he paused, thinking of something! Going up like this definitely won''t work; I''ll be discovered! In an unoccupied corner, Lin Tian turned invisible, then quickly ran over and jumped in front of the dormitory! ** In the girls'' dormitory, Shen Mengyi''s room now had only her inside, while her other three roommates had not yet returned. At that moment, Shen Mengyi was sitting at her desk, head down, scribbling something in a notebook while mumbling quietly. "It''s all your fault, you jerk!" Shen Mengyi held a pen and heavily poked at a stick figure drawn in the notebook. The draft notebook on Shen Mengyi''s desk featured a caricature, with the body labeled with the name ''Lin Tian.'' "It''s you! It''s you! You jerk!" Shen Mengyi jabbed the pen heavily onto the stick figure''s body, her face full of anger. "Hmph! Does it hurt now? Serves you right! I''ll poke! I''ll poke! How dare you deceive me? I''ll poke you to death! I''ll poke you to death!" Shen Mengyi jabbed hard at the stick figure on the paper. "What? Begging for mercy now? Useless! Hmph! This miss is angry! Begging won''t help!" Mengyi mumbled to herself as she fiercely dotted her doll with a pen. "Hmph! Useless, whatever you say is useless. Alright, considering your sincerity, I''ll give you another chance. If you appear in front of me within 100 seconds, I''ll forgive you!" "I''m starting to count now, 1, 2, 3...60." When Mengyi reached 60, Lin Tian, who was invisible, had already climbed in from the windowsill. However, Lin Tian was very careful not to make a sound. Then Lin Tian tiptoed to Mengyi''s back. The moment Lin Tian reached behind Mengyi, he paused, and a synthesized electronic voice echoed in his mind, "Super Serial Task No. Eight - Reaching Mengyi''s side within a hundred seconds is complete, rewarded with one Superpower Point." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian sighed with relief inside, realizing that the task could also be completed without dispelling his invisibility. Having completed the task, Lin Tian relaxed and carefully peeked at the notebook on her desk. Soon, Lin Tian saw the drawing of a little figure in the notebook, saw ''Lin Tian'' written in big characters on it, and saw the little dots poked on this figure. "Lin Tian, 89...90!" Meanwhile, Mengyi was still counting, and when she reached ninety, her voice paused for a moment. Then she spoke with a slightly disappointed tone: "Alright, since you didn''t appear, you''ve wasted your opportunity. I won''t forgive you! Hmph, I was actually going to give you a chance!" Despite saying this, the disappointment in Mengyi''s tone couldn''t be hidden. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s eyes flickered, he chuckled, suddenly dispelled his invisibility, and patted Mengyi''s shoulder, "Beauty, were you looking for me?" The sudden sound from behind startled Mengyi, she shrieked, and quickly turned around. As she turned around, she instantly saw Lin Tian. She pointed at him somewhat dumbfounded: "You, how are you here?" "Me? Weren''t you the one who asked me to come over?" Lin Tian chuckled. "No, you, how did you suddenly appear here!" Mengyi looked at Lin Tian, utterly astonished. "I told you, you called me over!" Lin Tian shrugged. "I''m asking how you got in without making any noise!" Taking a deep breath, Mengyi stared intensely at Lin Tian. At that moment, she was genuinely nervous and scared. Weird, too weird! She remembered clearly, there was no one in her dorm room, but how did Lin Tian suddenly show up, as if he appeared out of thin air? Could it be... Suddenly, Mengyi thought of the strange incident she had encountered in the bathroom that day. "How did I get in?" Lin Tian glanced around, then pointed to the balcony: "Naturally, I climbed in from there." "Balcony?" Noting the direction Lin Tian pointed, Mengyi was startled. He climbed in from the balcony? After pausing for a moment, Mengyi said with doubt, "This is the third floor, how did you climb in!" "What''s impossible for others doesn''t mean it''s impossible for me!" Lin Tian chuckled. "Uh..." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Mengyi was taken aback. When she thought about it carefully, considering Lin Tian''s performance in the kickboxing club, it really was possible for him to have climbed in from the balcony. After a pause, coming back to her senses, Mengyi then exclaimed, "What are you doing here? Get out now!" "Leave, why? Wasn''t it someone who called me here just now." Lin Tian chuckled. "That, that wasn''t!" Mengyi''s face turned red. "Wasn''t it?" Lin Tian chuckled, took a step forward, and then quickly grabbed the notebook from the table. "Hey, what are you doing!" Seeing Lin Tian''s action, Mengyi was shocked, and immediately tried to snatch the notebook from Lin Tian''s hand. But she couldn''t match Lin Tian''s speed; he quickly snatched the notebook. Lin Tian glanced over the notebook, turned it around, pointed at the little figure, and grinned, "Who is this?" "Hmph!" Mengyi snorted and turned her head away, ignoring Lin Tian. "You like me, don''t you!" Lin Tian grinned. "Pfft! Who likes you, don''t daydream. Even if I liked cats and dogs, I wouldn''t like someone as fickle as you, you big liar!" Mengyi glared at Lin Tian. "Is that so?" Lin Tian smiled slightly, stepped forward slowly, closing in on Mengyi! Noticing Lin Tian''s movement, Mengyi took a small step back, looking at Lin Tian with a wary expression: "What are you doing?" Lin Tian didn''t say anything, just approached with a smile. "Don''t come any closer, or I''ll call for help!" Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t stop, Mengyi threatened. "Oh, what''s that?" Suddenly, Lin Tian looked surprised, pointing behind Mengyi. Lin Tian''s expression was so convincing, Mengyi instinctively turned her head to look. Nothing! There was nothing behind her. Realizing she was tricked, Mengyi quickly turned back. Chapter 181 - 160 Arrival After kissing for a long while, Lin Tian finally gently released Shen Mengyi, "Phew, I''m exhausted. Oh right, I wonder what Mengyi is up to?" Just then, a voice came from outside, getting closer and closer. Upon hearing this voice, Shen Mengyi was startled, and then snapped back from her daze, urging Lin Tian anxiously, "You need to go, my roommate is back!" "Ah, oh!" Lin Tian was startled for a moment, then turned around to leave. However, after walking a few steps, Lin Tian suddenly stopped, turned around, and quickly went back to Shen Mengyi, planting a gentle kiss on her forehead. Having done all this, Lin Tian then swiftly turned and ran towards the balcony. "Phew!" Lin Tian got up and jumped straight off the balcony. "Squeak~!" At that moment, the dormitory door also happened to open. Seeing Shen Mengyi looking a bit tense, her roommate asked in surprise, "Mengyi, what are you doing standing here with your face all flushed? You weren''t doing something indecent, were you?" "What nonsense are you talking about!" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes at her, then gently touched the spot on her forehead where Lin Tian had just kissed and muttered under her breath with her head slightly lowered, "Jerk! You''ll pay for this!" Despite her words, however, the sweetness and shyness in Shen Mengyi''s tone couldn''t be hidden. ** Phew! With a thud, Lin Tian''s body landed on the ground. Once on the ground, he crouched down, quickly glanced around, and upon realizing that no one had noticed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, it was quite late; if it had been daytime, Lin Tian might have been discovered. After checking his surroundings again and making sure no one had seen him, Lin Tian got up, brushed off the grass from his clothes, and walked towards the male dormitory. Back in his room, Lin Tian immediately noticed that there were two missed calls on his phone, which was left on the desk. When he checked, he realized they were from Bu Mengting. Seeing the calls, Lin Tian was startled and then called back. "Hello? Mengting. Yeah, I was about to sleep, are you back in your dorm? Ah? It''s nothing, just a normal friend," Lin Tian said with an awkward laugh. Just now, Bu Mengting had asked about Shen Mengyi! "Just a normal friend? I don''t think so," came Bu Mengting''s doubting voice over the phone. "Really, just a normal friend, you''re overthinking it," said Lin Tian awkwardly, and then he stepped out of the dormitory, taking the phone call into the hallway. "Whether I''m overthinking or not, you know best. Don''t treat me like a fool, okay. And about you and Teacher He, I haven''t even talked to you about that yet!" Bu Mengting''s voice came through the phone, sounding a bit unhappy. "He, Teacher He?" Hearing this, Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat, and a rush of nervousness surged within him. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian then laughed, "What Teacher He? I don''t know what you''re talking about." "Cut it out, stop pretending. He Qianqian, Teacher He! You''re still playing dumb with me. Let me tell you, I''ve seen the communication records with her in your phone a long time ago. I''ve always known about your relationship, I just never brought it up," Bu Mengting said calmly through the phone. "Uh..." Lin Tian was stunned. After hesitating for a while, Lin Tian didn''t know what to say and fell silent. Bu Mengting also didn''t say anything, and the two of them were silent. After a long silence, Lin Tian said with a low voice, "Mengting, I..." "I don''t care what you do, you''ll have to choose sooner or later, it''s either me or her! I hope it won''t take too long. Also, stop messing with other girls during this time." After saying that, Bu Mengting hung up the phone with a snap. "..." Staring at the phone as it emitted a beeping tone, Lin Tian was speechless. Lin Tian''s face was somber, his brows deeply furrowed, appearing quite agitated. The cat was out of the bag! Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ever since Lin Tian started juggling two relationships, he had anticipated that this day might come. But Lin Tian had always been evading, escaping, not wanting to deal with this issue. He could say he was afraid of this very thing. But, but the day still arrived. "Damn!" Cursing under his breath, Lin Tian took a deep breath, his face full of annoyance. He had wanted to sleep, but at this moment, Lin Tian was in no mood for sleep anymore. After a moment of thought, he turned and walked downstairs. He needed to be alone to clear his mind. At night, the Wu''an campus was no longer as hot as it was during the day, and cool breezes blew from time to time. If it were any other time, Lin Tian might have enjoyed this feeling, but now he was completely out of the mood. With his hands in his pockets and his head slightly bowed, Lin Tian wandered aimlessly around the campus, pondering the issue in his mind. He Qianqian, Bu Mengting, He Qianqian, Bu Mengting... Both names kept circling in his mind. He was thinking about a solution to the dilemma. He Qianqian was someone he really liked, his past goddess. Since the first glance at her, Lin Tian had been somewhat captivated by her. Bu Mengting... She was cute, and a little bit mischievous. She was also Lin Tian''s type. He liked them both, wanted them both, but... When he reached this point, Lin Tian would purse his lips in frustration. How perfect it would be if he lived in ancient times where one could have multiple wives and concubines. But now... Thinking of the present, Lin Tian felt a headache coming on. He continued to walk aimlessly around the campus, thinking... After a while, Lin Tian had an idea. With that thought in mind, Lin Tian raised his head, silently making a resolution, "Let''s go with that, not sure if it will work though!" Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian temporarily suppressed the thought, knowing now was not the time to act on it. Thinking about the matter once more, Lin Tian shook off his thoughts and turned towards the dormitories. It was very late now, and he had to return or else the dormitory doors would be closed. The next day, after afternoon classes and dinner, Lin Tian headed to the Sanda Club alone. To Lin Tian''s surprise, upon arriving at the Sanda Club, he actually saw Shen Mengyi and her sister. He had thought that after yesterday''s incident, the two sisters might not come again, but there they were. "Lin Tian!" "Lin Tian!" On seeing Lin Tian, the chatting team members quickly gathered around him, greeting him warmly; their enthusiasm was palpable. All of this was because of Lin Tian''s performance yesterday that had impressed them. At this moment, everyone was confident. With Lin Tian there, they were certain they wouldn''t lose this time. After chatting with these people for over half an hour, suddenly, the room fell silent. The sudden quiet made Lin Tian startle, and he turned to look. As he turned his head, Lin Tian saw a beauty in white practice attire with a ponytail and a black belt wrapped around her waist come in, followed by a group of people in similar white practice attire. Seeing the newcomer, Wang Chao explained softly at his side, "That''s the president of the Taekwondo Club, Jin Yuewen, from Korea." As soon as he had finished speaking, another round of footsteps was heard. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian once again looked towards the door... Chapter 182 - 161 Who is he? Hearing footsteps outside the door, Lin Tian turned his head, and as he did so, he saw a man with a buzz cut, about six feet tall, stepping into the room at an easy pace. The man was also dressed in a white training uniform with a black belt wrapped around his waist, and behind him followed a crowd of people. Seeing the man, Wang Chao explained in a low voice, "This person is the president of the Karate Club, a Japanese man named Yamamoto Junichi. I heard he''s a black belt with nine dans and highly skilled. Lin Tian nodded slightly without saying a word. As these two groups entered, the place fell silent. The scene was clearly divided into three distinct groups. Sanda, Karate, Taekwondo. Seeing that everyone had arrived, Jin Yuewen bowed slightly to Wang Chao and announced loudly, "The Taekwondo Club has come to challenge!" At the same time, Yamamoto Junichi also bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle and declared loudly, "The Karate Club has come to seek guidance!" Glancing at these two, Wang Chao''s expression turned somewhat ugly; having been humiliated by repeated challenges to his door, he was certainly irritated. But this time, you''re going to be embarrassed. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With that thought, Wang Chao turned his head to glance at Lin Tian beside him. Noting Wang Chao''s gaze, Lin Tian nodded slightly, indicating no problem. Seeing Lin Tian nod, Wang Chao said loudly to Jin Yuewen and the others, "Let''s not beat around the bush. I know what you''re all about, you want to poach my club''s members. That''s normal, it''s because we''re not as good. No more nonsense, let''s just start!" Hearing Wang Chao being so forthright, Jin Yuewen and Yamamoto Junichi were both taken aback; Wang Chao seemed quite different today, his aura seemed much stronger. What was the reason? Thinking this, both of them turned their gaze to Lin Tian, who was beside Wang Chao. They had noticed Wang Chao whispering something to Lin Tian just before. Could this be the expert Wang Chao had invited? They speculated in their minds, but still, neither of them took Lin Tian seriously. Because they were confident in their own martial techniques. Since Wang Chao was so straightforward, Jin Yuewen didn''t beat around the bush either, and after conferring briefly, they started the fight. Originally, Lin Tian had intended to go up and take down these people by himself. However, before Lin Tian had a chance to take the stage, Wang Yan of the Sanda Club leaped up. Since losing to Jin Xuanjun of the Taekwondo Club last time, Wang Yan had been discontent and was looking to make a comeback, so he jumped up before Lin Tian had a chance to. He didn''t think he would get another chance once Lin Tian took to the stage. Wang Yan leaped onto the mat and pointed at a member of the Taekwondo Club, shouting, "You come here, I challenge you again this time!" Lin Tian followed the direction of Wang Yan''s finger and saw a man about six feet tall with a black belt among the Taekwondo Club members. Seeing Wang Yan pointing at him, Jin Xuanjun was taken aback, then a trace of disdainful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "Loser, you shouldn''t be on the stage!" Angered by these mocking words, Wang Yan glared with widened eyes, "Afraid, huh? Show some guts and get up here!" With a faint, almost imperceptible smile, Jin Xuanjun stepped forward, stood still in front of Wang Yan, and calmly said, "If you''re looking for a beating, I won''t be polite!" "Humph, cut the crap!" Wang Yan snorted coldly. The two exchanged formalities. After the formalities, Wang Yan narrowed his eyes and let out a shout, his fist as large as a casserole fiercely swung toward his opponent. Thump! Jin Xuanjun blocked it, and with a loud shout, kicked out! Bang! Wang Yan blocked with his elbow! Whoosh! But another kick was coming! Wang Yan blocked once more! Ya! Making a furious shout, Wang Yan charged forward Lin Tian watched the brawl from the sidelines, fascinated; both participants'' moves were fierce. Wang Yan was slow, but each punch he threw was powerful and heavy, while Jin Xuanjun was fast, and because he utilized leg attacks, his striking power was formidable as well. For a time, the two of them were evenly matched in their fight. However, gradually, Wang Yan began to struggle with defense, and in the end, even took a combination roundhouse kick from Jin Xuanjun. "Yah!" Jin Xuanjun let out an angry shout, a sweeping kick! Bang! Wang Yan''s body was kicked and sent flying by Jin Xuanjun, heavily falling onto the mat. "Phew!" With a long exhale, Jin Xuanjun, looking at Wang Yan before him, smiled and said, "Thanks for letting me win!" After speaking, Jin Xuanjun looked up at the Sanda Club members below and loudly said, "Welcome everyone to join the Taekwondo Club. Taekwondo is the number one martial art in the world, not these fancy tricks!" "Hey! What are you talking about? Our karate is the strong one here, okay?" "Exactly, exactly!" "What''s your karate compared to our Taekwondo? We are the real deal!" "Disagree? Come and have a match!" "Come on! Bring it on!" Suddenly, members of Taekwondo and karate started arguing with each other, and the reason for their quarrel was to compete for the members of the Sanda Club. Seeing this scene, Wang Chao''s face turned ugly, feeling completely disregarded. It was as if the Sanda Club members were already like meat on their chopping board. Lin Tian was also speechless at this scene; these two groups were quite arrogant, not taking the Sanda Club seriously at all. Thinking this, Lin Tian didn''t wait any longer and directly stepped forward. As Lin Tian moved, everyone fell silent, their gazes turning to Lin Tian. Stepping up to Jin Xuanjun, Lin Tian greeted him with a fist salute: "Sanda Club''s Lin Tian seeks advice." "Are you the expert they invited? I feel like I could kick you flying with one kick!" Jin Xuanjun scrutinized Lin Tian from head to toe, a look of disdain on his face. "Is that so? Looking forward to it!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. After a mutual salute and a quiet stare-down, suddenly, Jin Xuanjun shouted explosively, whooshing a kick at Lin Tian''s head. Watching the whooshing kick coming, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and swiftly extended his hand! Slap! Lin Tian firmly grabbed Jin Xuanjun''s ankle! Lin Tian''s fingers were like iron hoops, instantly rendering Jin Xuanjun''s leg immobile! "Huh?" Jin Xuanjun was taken aback, trying to pull his leg free, but it was utterly motionless. A slight smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips, his muscles on his hand tensed in an instant, and with a loud shout, he swung his hand! Whoosh! Lin Tian directly picked up Jin Xuanjun, holding him aloft with one hand! With Jin Xuanjun in hand, Lin Tian spun around and then abruptly let go. Slap! Jin Xuanjun''s body whooshed through the air and thumped down onto the mat. Looking at Jin Xuanjun collapsed on the ground, the scene was dead silent. Fast! Incredibly fast! In front of Lin, Jin Xuanjun was as weak as a three-year-old child! After a moment of silence, cheers erupted from the Sanda Club members! "Fantastic! So awesome!" Everyone was visibly excited. The Sanda Club had always been outclassed by the Taekwondo Club, with frustrations they couldn''t vent, but Lin Tian, by grabbing the opponent''s leg and tossing him away so dominantly, was a sight that was incredibly satisfying. After a moment of astonishment, Jin Yuewen looked at Lin Tian and asked the person next to her in a low voice, "Who is he?" At the same time, on the other side, Yamamoto Junichi also watched Lin Tian with a serious look on his face and asked, "Who is he?" Chapter 183 - 162: Tackling Yamamoto Junichi and Jin Yuewen had ceased to look down on Lin Tian at this point. After all, Lin Tian''s performance just now had been too exaggerated, as he had grabbed Jin Xuanjun''s foot and flung him out, which was utterly unimaginable. Jin Yuewen and Yamamoto Junichi admitted to themselves they couldn''t do what he had done. Lin Tian glanced at the cheering from the Sanda Club below and looked at the silent Taekwondo Club and Karate Club, a faint smile appearing on his lips. Lin Tian slowly extended his finger towards Jin Yuewen and then pointed at Yamamoto Junichi, speaking softly, "You, come together!" Silence! Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, the scene fell silent once again. A challenge! Lin Tian was challenging the heads of both the Taekwondo Club and Karate Club at the same time! Unable to tolerate Lin Tian''s contemptuous tone, Yamamoto Junichi approached Lin Tian with heavy steps, his face grim as he said, "Yamamoto Junichi seeks guidance." After speaking, Yamamoto Junichi bowed. Lin Tian glanced at him and then turned his gaze towards Jin Yuewen. He was obviously calling for Jin Yuewen to join in! Noticing Lin Tian''s gesture, Yamamoto Junichi, somewhat annoyed, shouted loudly, "I alone am enough!" Seeing that Jin Yuewen had no intention of joining, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze, gave Yamamoto Junichi a look, and said calmly, "Then attack!" Without declining, Yamamoto Junichi bowed deeply, took a deep breath, and with a loud shout, dashed towards Lin Tian, aiming a punch at his head. The punch was both fast and fierce! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, he stepped forward quickly, and bellowed, "Ha!" As he shouted, Lin Tian''s body twisted rapidly, dodging Yamamoto Junichi''s punch like lightning, and at the same time, he swung his own punch! Bang! Lin Tian landed a fierce punch in Yamamoto Junichi''s abdomen! Instantly, Yamamoto Junichi felt a tremendous force in his abdomen! Bang! Yamamoto Junichi felt as if his abdomen had been hit by a train and was violently flung backwards! His body crashed heavily onto the mat! The scene was completely silent; everyone''s eyes were wide open. Unexpected, the result was completely unexpected. Everyone had thought Yamamoto Junichi might not be a match for Lin Tian, but no one had ever imagined that Yamamoto Junichi wouldn''t last even one move against Lin Tian! Keep in mind that Yamamoto Junichi had been capable of defeating Wang Chao effortlessly! Everyone was somewhat dazed as they watched, some in disbelief... Lying on the ground, Yamamoto Junichi felt a sharp pain in his abdomen and couldn''t get up for a long time. He sensed the surrounding silence and knew what everyone was thinking! Yamamoto Junichi''s face flushed, and he struggled to stand up again, unable to accept he hadn''t withstood even a single move! He wanted to counterattack! "Ah!" Yamamoto Junichi, face flushed, charged at Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes, and he swiftly kicked up his foot! Bang, a solid kick landed on Yamamoto Junichi''s chest, and he was once again propelled backwards, his body crashing heavily onto the mat. This time he truly couldn''t get up. After a cold glance at him, Lin Tian looked up towards Jin Yuewen. Jin Yuewen''s expression was very solemn, she stared intently at Lin Tian for a while, then bowed deeply, waved her hand, and turned to leave with her team. Seeing the other party walk away directly, Lin Tianyi was stunned, as this was quite unexpected for him. At this moment, Yamamoto Junichi also recovered his strength, standing up with the help of the members of the Karate Club. He glanced at Lin Tian, opened his mouth as if he was going to say something, but in the end, he said nothing and turned away. With the departure of the Karate Club members, cheers erupted from the audience. Just as Yamamoto Junichi left, an electronic synthesized voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Task: Fulfill Shen Yiran''s wish to defeat the foreign challenger has been completed, task reward one Supernatural Point." With this sound, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief, the task was completed. Meanwhile, Lin Tian focused his attention on his Sea of Consciousness, scanning the Supernatural Points floating in the air and muttered to himself, "Another five Supernatural Points now." With the addition of one Supernatural Point, Lin Tian now had five Supernatural Points. While Lin Tian immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness, suddenly, he was startled as he felt his body being lifted. Lin Tianyi was stunned, hurriedly withdrew his consciousness from the Sea of Consciousness, and upon regaining his bearings, discovered that members of the Taekwondo Club were holding him up in the air! "Come on, one, two, three!" With a loud shout, Lin Tian''s body was tossed into the air by the members of the Taekwondo Club, everyone''s face filled with excitement. Today they had really let off some steam, marking their happiest day in two weeks. And Lin Tian had become their hero. After horsing around with the members of the Taekwondo Club, promising to come over and hang out more in the future, Lin Tian prepared to leave. The Shen sisters, Mengyi and Yiran, had left earlier due to some matters. Walking out of the Taekwondo Club, he looked up at the night sky. The weather was great today; the sky was cloudless, and the dark night sky sparkled with bright stars. It was quite beautiful. After looking up at the sky for a while, Lin Tian lowered his head, pondered for a moment, and dialed Bu Mengting''s number on his phone. "Beep beep..." The phone rang for a while and then connected. "Hello, Mengting?" Lin Tian said with a playful chuckle. "What do you want? Speak quickly if you have something to say!" Bu Mengting did not give Lin Tian a warm response. "Are you coming out? The weather is great. Let''s lie on the grass and watch the stars," Lin Tian chuckled mischievously. "No, not in the mood!" "Come on!" "No way!" S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Ouch..." Suddenly, Lin Tian cried out in pain. "..." After hesitating for a moment upon not hearing Lin Tian speaking for a while, Bu Mengting holding her phone asked, "Hello? Are you alright? Don''t joke around with me, it''s not funny at all!" "Hello? Speak! What happened?" After waiting a while, still no sound from Lin Tian came through the phone, so Bu Mengting asked again. "I''m hanging up if you don''t speak now!" Bu Mengting threatened. After waiting a while longer without any response from Lin Tian, Bu Mengting really started to worry, "Hello? Are you alright? If you keep this up, I''m ignoring you!" "Hiss~!" At that moment, the sound of Lin Tian sharply inhaling came through the phone, followed by a somewhat pained voice: "I, I accidentally twisted my ankle, it hurts!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Bu Mengting breathed a sigh of relief and rolled her eyes, "Stop pretending! I''m not dealing with you!" "Ouch, it really hurts, I can''t walk, come over and check on me!" Lin Tian''s pained cry came through the phone. Bu Mengting was speechless for a moment but finally replied with some resignation, "Alright, where are you?" "I''m right beside the grass at Lotus Pond, I''ll wait for you, beautiful!" Hearing Bu Mengting relent, Lin Tian hehe chuckled, nowhere near the pained state he claimed to be in. "Fine, I''m coming now!" With an incredulous pursed lip, Bu Mengting hung up the phone. With a snap of the phone hanging up, Lin Tian chuckled mischievously, then trotted toward the grass near Lotus Pond. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian waited for Bu Mengting on the grass by Lotus Pond. Upon seeing Bu Mengting, Lin Tian tackled her to the ground, pinning her beneath him! Chapter 184 - 163 I Dare! "What are you doing, we''re at school!" Bu Mengting hurriedly pushed with her hands against Lin Tian, who was on top of her. Lin Tian, grinning, let go of Bu Mengting and let her lean against him, then bent down to give her a kiss. "Get off!" Pushing Lin Tian away, Bu Mengting sat up and rolled her eyes, "You always deceive me, claiming you sprained your ankle!" "You knew I was tricking you, yet you still came!" Lin Tian chuckled mischievously. "Who asked me to be poisoned by you!" Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian and pouted her lips. "You are the best! I know Mengting treats me the best!" Lin Tian said with a smile that seemed to seek favor. "Stop it!" Bu Mengting turned her head away. After some playful banter and sweet talk from Lin Tian, Bu Mengting finally stopped giving him the cold shoulder and began to soften her attitude. Half an hour later, the two lay on the grass, with Bu Mengting''s head resting on Lin Tian''s chest, gazing at the pitch-black night sky and whispering, "Lin Tian..." "Hmm?" Lin Tian gently stroked Bu Mengting''s smooth hair and softly responded. "Why are you so lecherous..." Bu Mengting whispered quietly, and after finishing, somewhat annoyed, she lightly bit the muscle on Lin Tian''s chest. Lin Tian held back from crying out, pretending nothing had happened, and with a smile said, "It''s just a man''s nature!" "Then who do you choose between me and Miss He?" Bu Mengting released her bite on Lin Tian''s chest, looked up, and asked. "Hmm..." After a moment''s thought, Lin Tian replied with a playful grin, "I want both!" "In your dreams!" Hearing this, Bu Mengting sat up in a huff. "Uh..." Lin Tian sat up somewhat awkwardly, scratching his head. After hesitating for a while, he reached out to put his arm around Bu Mengting''s shoulder. "Don''t touch me!" Bu Mengting slapped Lin Tian''s hand away directly. Sitting there somewhat awkwardly, Lin Tian hesitated a bit before asking, "Is there really no chance?" "What do you think!" Bu Mengting turned her head, looked at Lin Tian with an expressionless face, and after staring at him for a while, somewhat irritatedly she pointed at the Lotus Pond in front of them, "Fine, I''ll give you a chance. Jump in there and don''t come back up!" After glancing at the pitch-black Lotus Pond below and then back at Bu Mengting, Lin Tian didn''t say anything else and leaped to his feet and jumped! Splash! A splash sounded as Lin Tian plunged into the Lotus Pond. Seeing that Lin Tian really jumped, Bu Mengting was stunned. After a moment of being stunned, Bu Mengting hurriedly stood up, looking somewhat nervously at the lake below. The dim lights allowed her to see calm waters below; Lin Tian hadn''t come up for air! Seeing this, Bu Mengting began to feel nervous. She had heard from upperclassmen that Lotus Pond was seven or eight meters at its deepest, and a girl had drowned there a few years earlier. Staring intently at the lake surface, Bu Mengting shouted, "Hey, Lin Tian!" Utter calmness! S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The lake below didn''t stir at all, as if no one had jumped into it. Taking a deep breath, Bu Mengting felt her heartbeat quickening. Even though she knew Lin Tian could swim, his current state truly worried her. After waiting a while and still seeing no movement on the water''s surface, by now nearly a minute had passed since Lin Tian had jumped. Bu Mengting grew genuinely concerned. Her face tense, she yelled at the lake, "Hey, come up, I forgive you!" Utter calmness! The water beneath was still serene. Seeing no response, Bu Mengting panicked, pacing back and forth on the grass a few times before turning her head and shouting at the lake again, "Come out, I promise I''ll agree to whatever you say!" "Splash!" Just as Bu Mengting finished speaking, a sound of water disrupted the silence, and Lin Tian''s head popped up from below. Lin Tian climbed out of the lake, looking at Bu Mengting and exclaimed, "You said it, you promised to agree to whatever I say." "You!" Seeing Lin Tian emerge drenched from the lake, Bu Mengting glared at him, tears suddenly welling up as she cried out, "You... you just love to bully me!" "What?" Seeing the tears in Bu Mengting''s eyes, Lin Tian panicked, hurriedly stepping forward to comfort her, "I''m sorry, so sorry, don''t cry, don''t cry!" "Do you know how worried I was just now!" Bu Mengting pounded on Lin Tian''s shoulder with her right hand. "Oh, sorry, sorry! There, there! Don''t cry anymore!" Lin Tian hastily consoled her. Despite the consolation, Bu Mengting eventually calmed down. Seeing Bu Mengting settle down, Lin Tian asked tentatively, "About what you said just now..." "What I said just now? I didn''t say anything!" Bu Mengting snorted. "You''re going back on your word, I''m jumping into the river!" Lin Tian said as he turned to run back towards the lake. "You, stop right there!" Bu Mengting quickly called out. But Lin Tian didn''t stop, indeed looking as if he was about to jump in again. Seeing this, Bu Mengting had no choice but to shout, "Alright, whatever you say goes." At these words, Lin Tian paused, turned around with a smile, and said triumphantly, "No taking it back, okay!" "Hmph!" With a cold huff, Bu Mengting turned away, ignoring Lin Tian. "Come on, no more being mad!" Lin Tian walked over with a merry smile. After some words of comfort, Bu Mengting''s mood was once again steady. After chatting for a bit, since Lin Tian was soaked through, they didn''t stay outside any longer. Lin Tian went to his dormitory to change clothes, and Bu Mengting headed back to hers as well. Entering the male dormitory, Lin Tian walked toward his room while pondering the scene that just unfolded, "Clearly, it''s impossible to get Bu Mengting to agree to let me find two women, but this evening was a breakthrough, at minimum planting a seed in her heart. Even the most formidable fortress can be breached bit by bit... slowly..." Lin Tian thought to himself. Chapter 185 - 163 I Dare!_2 "Hey, Lin Tian, what are you doing? Catching fish in the river?" As Lin Tian pondered, all of a sudden, a loud shout came from beside his ear. Lifting his head, Lin Tian realized that he had unknowingly arrived at the dormitory entrance, where Guo Rong was looking at him with a surprised face, drenched from head to toe. "I jumped into the river!" With a sidelong glance at him, Lin Tian turned and went into the dormitory to find a set of clean clothes to change into. ** In the following days, Lin Tian''s life was relatively peaceful. It was just going to classes, occasionally hanging out with Bu Mengting, and then playing games at the internet caf with his roommates. He also hadn''t received any new missions. Before he knew it, a week passed, and tomorrow would be the weekend. This weekend, Lin Tian didn''t plan to stay at the university; he intended to go back to Wu''an City. On one hand, he wanted to see his parents, and on the other hand, it had been half a month since he''d seen He Qianqian, and they both missed each other. Planning his return, Lin Tian had dinner at the university on Friday afternoon and, after class, took a taxi to Wu''an City. Over an hour later, Lin Tian got out of the taxi. Having not seen He Qianqian for more than two weeks, he planned to buy a bouquet of roses for her, to be a bit romantic. Once out of the car, Lin Tian headed straight for the nearby flower shop. Just as Lin Tian walked into the flower shop, a Lamborghini slowly drove past the shop. In the back seat of the Lamborghini, Yan Yan felt weak all over, her eyelids heavy. She desperately tried to keep her eyes open, but no matter how hard she struggled, she could only pry them open a slit. Her eyelids felt as if they weighed a thousand pounds. Tired! Sleepy! Heavy! Powerless! Feeling a disgusting hand stroking her inner thigh, Yan Yan wanted to swat it away, but she was completely powerless. She could have never imagined that her first time in a bar would result in such an ordeal. That seemingly refined and gentle Lin Long had actually drugged her. Yan Yan felt somewhat desperate inside. She wanted to scream, to call for help, but she simply didn''t have the strength. At the same time, her phone had been taken away. Yan Yan leaned weakly against the back seat, her eyes somewhat lifeless as she looked out of the window. She didn''t even have the strength to open the car doorbesides, the door was already locked. Right when she was in the depths of despair, suddenly, her eyes brightened slightly; she saw a familiar figure. Lin Tian! Seeing Lin Tian, Yan Yan opened her mouth to shout, but only a mosquito-like sound came out. As the car drove slowly past, she watched Lin Tian walk into the flower shop, not once looking back. Yan Yan felt a wave of despair. She wished that Lin Tian would turn around and look at her. But that was impossible! Yan Yan''s heart sank into despair. She knew that this time she had been caught. Meanwhile, Lin Tian, who was asking the florist for the prices, paused. A synthetic electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Rescue Yan Yan. Mission reward: one Supernatural Point." "Hm?" Lin Tian paused upon hearing the voice, wondering why a mission would appear at this time. Was Yan Yan nearby? Hearing this mission alert, Lin Tian looked around in astonishment, and then outside he saw a red silhouette. It was the mission glow flickering around Yan Yan. "Indeed!" Upon seeing this, Lin Tian muttered to himself, immediately turned to the florist to say a word, and then walked swiftly out of the shop. Walking out of the flower shop, Lin Tian glanced in Yan Yan''s direction and hurried over! After running a distance and turning a corner, Lin Tian saw a blue Lamborghini stopped on the side of the road with several uniformed traffic police officers pulling it over. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian quickened his pace. "What''s going on? Why have we stopped?" Just as he was about to lean over to kiss Yan Yan, Lin Long realized that the car had come to a halt. "Young Master Lin, there are traffic police up ahead!" the driver in front spoke up at this time. "Tell them to get lost!" Lin Long ordered angrily, frowning, with the smell of alcohol on his breath. Clearly, he had been drinking quite a lot. "Hey, get out!" At that moment, a young traffic officer in his twenties knocked on the window. Hearing the tapping by his ear, Lin Long frowned sharply and flung open the car door. "What''s the problem! Don''t you want to work here anymore?" Lin Long roared as soon as he got out of the car, his speech tainted with a stench of alcohol. Smelling this odor, the young traffic officer frowned and said with a cold face, "I suspect you''re drunk driving. Everyone, get out for a check!" "Check, check your sister! Do you know who I am? Get lost!" Lin Long shooed the officer away like he was chasing a fly, shouting angrily. "No one is exempt!" The officer gave Lin Long a cold look, tapped the driver''s side window, and commanded sternly, "Get out!" "Damn, can''t even give face when it''s offered! Your chief''s last name is Liang, right? I''m calling him now, and we''ll see if he dares to turn the world upside down!" Lin Long bellowed in anger upon seeing the officer showing no respect, then pulled out an iPhone and dialed a number. Hearing Lin Long''s voice, the young traffic officer''s body stiffened. He turned his head to look at him. Their deputy chief really was surnamed Liang. Could it be that this man actually had some formidable background? The traffic officer''s face was riddled with doubt. Meanwhile, the commotion had drawn the attention of other traffic officers, and several hurried over. At that moment, Lin Long was still on the phone: "Hello, Lin Long speaking. Yeah, right, I need to tell you something. I''ve been stopped by the traffic police. They say I''m drunk driving, what a joke! Right, right! Okay!" Having said this, Lin Long handed his phone to that traffic officer, saying, "Here, it''s for you guys." Seeing all this, the captain of the traffic police, already sensing that something was amiss, walked over, took the phone, and answered the call. "Hello, oh, ah, Chief Liang, oh oh, sure, no problem, no problem at all. Yes, sir!" After hanging up, the captain of the traffic police wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, took a deep breath, turned around, and with a somewhat respectful attitude, handed Lin Long back his phone. "Hmph!" Lin Long snorted coldly as he took his phone, his eyebrows raised, challenging with a defiant look, "So, we can go now, right?" "Certainly, certainly, please go ahead!" the captain of the traffic police said with a smile on his face. "How can they let them go..." Seeing Lin Long was being allowed to leave just like that, the young traffic officer got anxious. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Damn it, looking for trouble, huh! Puh!" Speaking, Lin Long spat a mouthful of saliva directly onto the face of the young traffic officer. "Shit!" Feeling the spit on his face, the young traffic officer''s face contorted with rage, and he was about to charge forward! But he had only taken one step when the captain of the traffic police pulled him back. The captain pulled him aside and whispered, "Chief Liang just called. This person... we can''t afford to mess with!" "What about Chief Liang? Does that mean he can act above the law?" Feeling the slightly fishy spit on his face, the young traffic officer was defiant. "It''s not just Chief Liang. Do you know who his father is? He''s the son of the Mayor of Lin City. We can''t afford to provoke him, and do you still want to have a career? This is a crucial moment for your promotion. Do you still think you''ll be promoted if you have problems now? Dream on!" the captain lectured. Hearing this, the young traffic officer fell silent, his breathing becoming a bit rapid. Despite his displeasure, he was helpless. If Lin Long truly had that kind of background, he really couldn''t afford to provoke him. He wouldn''t risk his future over this. "Shit!" But recalling Lin Long''s arrogant demeanor and the saliva on his own face, the young traffic officer cursed under his breath, filled with resentment. By this time, Lin Tian had already been there for a while and had heard everything the two men said. After scanning the two men, Lin Tian suddenly declared, "You might not dare, but I do!" Startled, the two traffic officers quickly raised their heads to look at Lin Tian. They hadn''t expected their private conversation to be overheard. Lin Tian ignored the two of them and strode towards Lin Long. Chapter 186 - 164 I kissed, so what! Lin Tian walked briskly to Lin Long, who was still outside, while Yan Yan was still in the car! Lin Tian gave him a cold glance and then bent over to open the car door and got inside. Lin Tian planned to drag Yan Yan out first! Seeing Lin Tian come over and enter his car, Lin Long, who was burping from alcohol, was startled! After being stunned for a moment, Lin Tian became furious, bent over, and fiercely yanked at Lin Tian''s leg that was sticking out, yelling, "Damn it, what the hell, get out of here!" By then, Lin Tian had already seen the dazed Yan Yan inside the car and felt someone pulling at his leg. Lin Tian''s body paused, and his foot kicked directly backward. Lin Tian''s foot harshly kicked Lin Long''s stomach! Bang! Lin Long instantly felt a tremendous force, and his body was directly kicked flying by Lin Tian! He crashed heavily onto the ground! Supporting Yan Yan, Lin Tian lifted her out of the car. Seeing Lin Tian carrying Yan Yan out of the car, Lin Long was startled, then immediately began cursing as he used his hands to push himself up from the ground: "Son of a bitch, looking to die, huh?" saying this, he charged at Lin Tian. After giving this alcohol-smelling man a cold glance, Lin Tian''s foot kicked towards his abdomen! Bang! Lin Tian''s kick was fierce, sending him flying two meters away, unable to get up for a long while! Everyone was stunned at the scene; everything had happened too quickly and was too unexpected, leaving everyone unable to react. Lin Long lay on the ground, feeling a painful cramp in his abdomen; he struggled to get up, but couldn''t. After casting him a casual glance, Lin Tian turned emotionlessly and walked away. Seeing Lin Tian just walk away like that, Lin Long was furious, yelling at Lin Tian''s retreating figure: "Son of a bitch, you''ll pay for this, do you know who I am, just you wait!" S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing this, Lin Tian paused his steps and slowly turned around. Staring coldly at Lin Long for a while, Lin Tian snorted coldly and walked over to him step by step. Approaching him, Lin Tian slightly bowed his head, glanced at his hand on the ground, and raised his foot, harshly stepping on Lin Long''s hand, grinding it and said coldly, "If you want to die, just come at me!" After being stunned for a moment, Lin Long''s mouth slowly opened wide, eventually letting out a shrill scream. "Ah!" Lin Long''s lips turned white from the pain! Lin Tian glanced coldly and walked away without looking back. And seeing this scene, everyone just stared dumbfounded. Everyone was surprised. Until Lin Tian left, no one stopped him. The two traffic police were completely taken aback; Lin Tian had actually made a move. And by the time they reacted, Lin Tian had already gotten into a taxi and driven away. ** After helping Lin Tian into the taxi, Lin Tian patted Yan Yan''s face, finding her completely unresponsive, helplessly, Lin Tian had to ask the driver to take them to a hotel. Minutes later, Lin Tian, supporting the dazed Yan Yan, entered the already booked room. Placing Yan Yan on the bed, Lin Tian thought for a moment and gently covered her with the blanket. After doing all this, Lin Tian immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness. As Lin Tian immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness, he immediately heard a synthesized electronic voice: "Mission: Rescue Yan Yan completed. Reward: one Supernatural Point." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian immediately looked towards the sky in the Sea of Consciousness. Looking up, he immediately saw an additional golden Supernatural Point. As Lin Tian looked at the floating Superpower Points in the air, he thought to himself, "Six Superpower Points now, soon there will be ten, and then I can proceed with my plan." Ever since Bu Mengting found out about Lin Tian and He Qianqian being together, Lin Tian had been thinking about a way to get both parties to get along simultaneously. He thought of one method, but the plan that followed required a new superpower. Lin Tian was waiting to collect ten Superpower Points. As he watched the Superpower Points floating in the air, Lin Tian thought to himself, "Soon, very soon!" After his consciousness wandered around in the air for a while, Lin Tian brought his consciousness back to reality. His gaze wandered around the room and finally settled on Yan Yan, who was on the bed. Perhaps because she had had some alcohol, Yan Yan''s fair face was a bit flushed, making her look particularly enchanting. After staring for a while, Lin Tian slowly caressed his somewhat stubbled chin and thought, "I must say, this girl gets prettier the more I look at her! Especially those lips, they look particularly lovely!" Yan Yan''s lips were very pretty, red and glossy, like a freshly picked strawberry. Gazing at Yan Yan''s enticing red lips, Lin Tian licked his lips and hesitated as he muttered to himself, "Should I kiss her or not!" "To kiss or not to kiss? To do it, or to do it?" Lin Tian muttered to himself, appearing to struggle and hesitate. After hesitating for a long time, Lin Tian gritted his teeth and comforted himself, "Alright, just one kiss, just a quick one. I did save her, so a little benefit shouldn''t be wrong." Muttering to himself, Lin Tian''s steps moved slowly towards the bed. Approaching the edge of the bed, looking at Yan Yan''s tempting red lips, Lin Tian slowly bent down... "Hmm~!" Just then, suddenly, Yan Yan slowly opened her beautiful eyes. Seeing this, Lin Tian froze, and they stared into each other''s eyes for a moment. By then, they were very close to each other, almost nose to nose, and both could smell each other''s breath. Gazing silly at Yan Yan, who had suddenly woken up, Lin Tian paused for a moment and then burst out laughing, standing up with an awkward explanation, "I was just checking if you were awake!" At the same time, Lin Tian cursed inwardly, "Damn, what quality is this potion that she woke up so quickly!" Yan Yan, still a bit groggy, opened her eyes, and after a while, she came to her senses. Seeing Lin Tian, and thinking of something, Yan Yan asked incredulously, "You, you saved me?" Hearing Yan Yan changing the topic, Lin Tian felt overjoyed and laughed proudly, "You know it, I am the savior!" With that, Lin Tian flicked his hair, striking a handsome pose! Looking dumbfounded at Lin Tian''s proud face, Yan Yan propped herself up on the bed, managing to sit up. After taking a deep breath and calming down, suddenly thinking of something, Yan Yan raised her head and stared intently at Lin Tian, "What were you just about to do to me?" "What was I about to do?" Lin Tian said awkwardly, glancing nervously around. Seeing the unease in Lin Tian''s rapid gaze, Yan Yan looked intently at him, "You were about to kiss me, weren''t you!" "Who wanted to kiss you! I was just checking if you were awake!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes. "Exactly, you wanted to kiss me!" Yan Yan was certain. ''Not at all!" ''It was!" "Not at all!" "It was!" Getting a bit frustrated, Lin Tian turned and quickly walked to the bed, cupped Yan Yan''s face, and kissed her directly! "Hmm!" Yan Yan''s eyes widened in disbelief! Kissed! Her lips were instantly met by Lin Tian''s! After kissing intensely for a while, Lin Tian then stood up, raised an eyebrow, and looked proudly at Yan Yan, "I kissed you, what about it!" Chapter 187 - 165 Drink It "You, you..." Yan Yan looked at Lin Tian in shock, completely stunned. She had never expected Lin Tian to actually kiss her; it was totally unexpected. After a moment, she threw a punch at Lin Tian. "Ah? Oh!" Lin Tian was taken aback and quickly moved his hand away. "Huff! You''re driving me crazy!" Leaning against the bed, Yan Yan had an infuriated look on her face. "Uh..." Lin Tian stood awkwardly in place, not knowing what to do, and whispered to himself, "Feels pretty good!" "What did you say!" Yan Yan frowned and glared at Lin Tian. "Ah, nothing!" Lin Tian said with an awkward smile. "Hmph!" Coldly glancing at Lin Tian, Yan Yan huffed and muttered under her breath, "Pervert!" Hearing this, Lin Tian just pursed his lips but said nothing. After a moment of silence, something occurred to Yan Yan and she suddenly turned to Lin Tian and shouted, "What time is it now?" Looking at her oddly, Lin Tian took out his phone and replied, "Almost nine, why?" "Nine already? Oh no!" With a cry of alarm, Yan Yan tried to get out of bed. Seeing this, Lin Tian quickly went over to help her up, curiously asking, "What''s wrong? Do you have something to do?" "It''s nothing, I need to go now!" Yan Yan took a deep breath and tried to stand up on her own. "You can''t go out like this, better rest a bit." Lin Tian advised. "No, I need to leave now!" Yan Yan looked somewhat anxious. Seeing her like this and guessing she might have something urgent, Lin Tian offered, "How about I take you?" "No..." Yan Yan began to refuse. "Come on, no more talking, how can you go out alone in your condition!" Lin Tian cut her off before she could finish. Hearing this, Yan Yan hesitated for a bit and then said nothing more. Ten minutes later, they were sitting in a taxi outside the hotel. Looking at Lin Tian sitting beside her, Yan Yan said somewhat helplessly, "I told you, no need to escort me further!" "It''s no trouble, might as well send the Buddha to the west!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. Knowing Yan Yan and seeing her condition, he really didn''t feel at ease letting her go alone. "Fine, if you insist on following, then follow!" Seeing Lin Tian''s firm attitude, Yan Yan turned her head away and said nothing more. Glancing at her, Lin Tian asked, "How did you get mixed up with that guy?" Lin Tian was asking about Lin Long. "It''s nothing..." Yan Yan''s eyes flickered, and she shook her head, clearly in a bad mood. Seeing that Yan Yan didn''t want to talk more, Lin Tian didn''t ask further. Suddenly, both fell silent. Out of boredom, Lin Tian looked out of the window. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian turned his gaze from the window back to Yan Yan and asked, "Do you have some urgent matter? You seemed in such a hurry to get back?" Yan Yan''s gaze remained out the window, she didn''t turn her head, showing no intention of responding. Feeling somewhat disheartened, Lin Tian grimaced and eventually took out his phone to start reading a novel. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ten minutes later, they arrived at their destination and got out of the car. After getting out, Yan Yan turned to Lin Tian and said, "Thank you, I am fine now." "I''ll walk you there!" Lin Tian said, eyeing the somewhat dark alley ahead. It was the only path forward, obviously where Yan Yan intended to go. The darkness ahead made Lin Tian uneasy. "No need!" "Let''s go!" Lin Tian didn''t say much, just led the way forward. Seeing this, Yan Yan sighed helplessly and followed him. As they walked, Lin Tian noticed the houses here were quite old, likely part of an old district. After a while, suddenly, sounds of banging and crashing came from ahead, as if someone was smashing things. At the same time, swearing could be heard near Lin Tian. Hearing the noise, Yan Yan''s face changed and she rushed forward. Seeing this, Lin Tian quickened his pace as well. Soon after, Lin Tian followed Yan Yan into a bungalow. As soon as they entered, Lin Tian saw a man in his fifties yelling at Yan Yan, "Stupid girl, coming back so late, where the hell did you go?" Then the man noticed Lin Tian following behind and cursed angrily, "And you brought some stray man back?" Reaching the doorway, Lin Tian scanned the inside of the room. The room was simple, filled with basic wooden furniture. Simultaneously, some chairs were lying on the ground, clearly someone had lost their temper. Glancing at the floor, Lin Tian''s eyes moved to the man. He was probably in his fifties, slightly balding and his face somewhat flushed with an agitated look in his eyes. Seeing this, Lin Tian frowned, and then noticed another woman beside the man. This woman was also around fifty years old, showing a helpless expression. There was a faint resemblance to Yan Yan on her face. Lin Tian guessed this was likely Yan Yan''s mother. Yan Yan glared at the man and shouted loudly, "Stop yelling, you just know how to drink, have some decency!" "Stupid girl, dare to teach your old man a lesson!" Hearing this, the man became enraged and quickly walked towards Yan Yan. "Ah! Don''t!" Seeing this, the woman behind him hurried forward to try to hold him back. "Get out of the way!" The man swung his arm, flinging the woman to the ground, then with a furious face, he quickly approached Yan Yan. "Dammit, still daring to lecture me!" Arriving in front of Yan Yan, the man slapped her across the face. Slap! Suddenly, Lin Tian grabbed his hand. "Let go!" The man shouted angrily, trying to pull his hand free, but it was stuck! "Damn!" Seeing that his hand wasn''t freeing, in a rage, the man grabbed a chair next to him and swung it at Lin Tian''s head. Chapter 188 - 165 Drink It_2 Seeing this, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and slapped fiercely across! "Smack!" Along with a crisp slap, the man was sent flying by Lin Tian with a single blow. "You..." As his body fell to the ground, the man clutched his swollen cheek, glaring with angry eyes at Lin Tian! After several heavy breaths, the man struggled to get up and, with rage boiling inside him, turned and ran towards the room. A few seconds later, he ran out holding a kitchen knife, his eyes bloodshot as he charged at Lin Tian, shouting, "I''m going to cripple you today!" A kitchen knife came slashing towards the face with full force! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed as he kicked, sending a chair flying towards him in an instant. Simultaneously, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward and with a whoosh, he snatched the kitchen knife from the man''s hand. Having seized the knife, Lin Tian lifted his leg and kicked fiercely! Bang! The man was knocked to the ground by Lin Tian''s powerful kick! Lin Tian gave him a cold look, his right hand gripping the kitchen knife tightly, raising it above his head and bringing it down hard on the man''s head! "Ah!" Yan Yan''s scream pierced the air beside him. "Ah!" Accompanying Yan Yan''s scream was the man''s terrified cry. Bang! The kitchen knife chopped down fiercely, landing just two centimeters from the man''s ear; Lin Tian''s strength was so immense that half of the knife sunk into the ground. "Huff, huff!" The man gasped violently, with beads of cold sweat forming on his forehead, his face filled with terror. Lin Tian released his grip on the kitchen knife, crouched down, and gently patted the man on the face, saying coldly, "If you want to die, I''ll oblige!" With that, Lin Tian slowly stood up. Watching this scene in a daze, Yan Yan''s eyes widened; she had been truly frightened when Lin Tian swung the kitchen knife down. After scanning the scene and looking at Yan Yan, Lin Tian shook his head, not wanting to say anything further, and turned to leave. Clearly, this wasn''t the first time such an incident had occurred, and as an outsider, it wasn''t Lin Tian''s place to intervene. However, he had only taken a few steps when he suddenly paused. Then, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Help Yan Yan heal her mother''s leg ailment. Reward for mission completion: Two Supernatural Points. Note: This task must be completed within one hour." Upon hearing the mission''s voice, Lin Tian was startled and then cast his gaze toward the woman in her fifties, taking a closer look at her feet. He noticed that her feet indeed seemed to have a slight limp. Seeing this, Lin Tian spoke up, "Auntie? Are your arms and legs not well?" "Ah? You, how do you know?" Wang Dandan looked at Lin Tian in astonishment. "I can help you!" Lin Tian said. "What?" Wang Dandan was taken aback, skeptical. Yan Yan was also surprised, and after a moment, she looked at Lin Tian and exclaimed, "What are you talking about? And how do you know about my mom''s legs?" "Me? I divined it!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "Divined?" Yan Yan furrowed her brows. Glancing at her, Lin Tian took out three coins from his pocket and held them in his palm, looking at Yan Yan, "I''m really good! You have to believe me!" Despite what Lin Tian said, Yan Yan still looked at him skeptically! Watching Yan Yan''s bewildered face, Lin Tian smiled, looked around, and walked toward a table. On this table, there were tea and water! Coming to the table, Lin Tian poured a cup of water with his back to them, then the idea triggered, and he exchanged it for a bottle of Healing Water. Lin Tian poured the Healing Water into the cup and then brought it to Wang Dandan, offering it to her: "Drink it, and you''ll be healed!" Hearing this, and then looking at the plain boiled water in front of her, Wang Dandan was dumbfounded. This... Yan Yan, standing beside her, was also staring dumbly. It took her a while to respond, and then she looked at Lin Tian and shouted, "Lin Tian, you''re not joking, are you?" ``` "Joking? Is that so?" Lin Tian turned his head, looking at Yan Yan with a calm expression, "Do you still not believe me?" "But, maybe just drinking a glass of plain boiled water would have been fine!" Yan Yan pointed at the glass of plain water in Lin Tian''s hand, her face full of disbelief. Lin Tian smiled slightly, gently raising the cup in his hand, and said with a smile, "Since it''s plain boiled water, what''s the harm in trying? Surely I can''t harm you!" "This, this..." Yan Yan was stunned, suddenly at a loss for words. Thinking about it carefully, Lin Tian had no reason to deceive them. Moreover, Lin Tian''s performance of divination had truly astonished them. What Yan Yan could think of, Wang Dandan could naturally think of as well. Besides, Wang Dandan was fed up with her current condition and would not regret it even if it killed her. With this thought, Wang Dandan took the glass from Lin Tian''s hand, tilted her head back, and gulped down all the water in it. "M-Mom..." Seeing this scene, Yan Yan was startled and reached out to stop her, but it was already too late. After a moment of shock, Yan Yan watched Wang Dandan somewhat cautiously, "Mom, are you, are you alright?" Yan Yan was very nervous. Whether it would work or not was one thing, but she was afraid there was something wrong with the water. Of course, she also harbored a tiny hope. Maybe, just maybe, it really worked? Although the likelihood seemed very small to her, almost impossible, she still had a sliver of hope in her heart. At this moment, the man lying on the ground also turned his gaze towards Wang Dandan... A few seconds later, Wang Dandan lifted her head, somewhat puzzled, "It seems like there''s no feeling?" As she spoke, Wang Dandan tentatively took a few steps; her walk was still limp, and with each step, a slight stinging pain came. Exactly the same as before. Seeing this scene, Yan Yan turned her head to look at Lin Tian, her face full of suspicion, "Is this the so-called effect you spoke of?" Lin Tian didn''t reply; he too was a little perplexed. Could it be the Healing Water was ineffective? That shouldn''t be the case. If it had saved He Qianqian''s grandmother from such a serious illness, how could it be ineffective? While pondering what was happening, Lin Tian suddenly heard Wang Dandan''s exclamation, "Wait, there seems to be a feeling!" Hearing that, Lin Tian looked up towards Wang Dandan. Wang Dandan''s face showed some confusion, and she said with some uncertainty, "It feels like there''s a warm flow inside my body, my hands and feet feel a bit warm, and there''s some numbness." Yan Yan''s eyes widened as she looked on, nervously asking, "Mom, are you sure you''re not mistaken?" "Hmm, it seems the feeling is gone now," Wang Dandan hesitated. Hearing Wang Dandan describe the warm flow, Lin Tian relaxed a lot and showed a relieved smile, saying, "Auntie, try walking a few more steps. You''ll definitely be better." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Dandan tentatively walked a few more steps. With one stride, instantly, Wang Dandan''s eyes widened. Different! Completely different feeling. She felt that her injured right foot had regained strength and was no longer as powerless as it was at the beginning; the stabbing pain was gone too. In disbelief, Wang Dandan took a few more steps. Light-footed, and agile! Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just like a normal person. Wang Dandan bent over disbelievingly to touch her foot, her face filled with incredulity. It was miraculous. Thinking of something, Wang Dandan waved her right arm, and it was much better; completely recovered! Her formerly weak right arm had regained strength. Moreover, she noticed that the previously dry skin on her right arm had also become much smoother! "It''s unbelievable!" Wang Dandan murmured to herself, her face in disbelief. "This..." Yan Yan watched the scene dumbfounded, her little face full of astonishment! ``` Chapter 189 - 166 Captured When Wang Dandan was feeling surprised, at the same time, an electronic synthesized voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind: ''Mission to help Yan Yan''s mother cure her leg ailment complete. Reward: two Supernatural Points.'' Hearing this voice, Lin Tian''s consciousness sank into his Sea of Consciousness, his gaze sweeping over the floating Supernatural Points, he thought to himself, ''Seven Supernatural Points now.'' Just now, Lin Tian had spent one Supernatural Point and was awarded two more, which meant that he had gained an additional Supernatural Point. Now he had a total of seven Supernatural Points. ** Half an hour later, Lin Tian left Yan Yan''s home. As Yan Yan was seeing Lin Tian off, she expressed her gratitude, "Thank you so much. I''m... I''m so moved I can barely speak!" Looking at the excited girl, Lin Tian chuckled with a heh-heh, "If you don''t know how to thank me, how about a kiss? Come on, beautiful, mwah one here!" saying so, Lin Tian pursed his lips and leaned his face closer! "Get lost!" Yan Yan pushed Lin Tian away with a slap, saying exasperatedly, "Can''t you be a little less lecherous? And you already have two girlfriends, yet you''re still out here flirting with others!" "Ah..." Hearing Yan Yan''s words, Lin Tian looked somewhat embarrassed. After giving Lin Tian a cold glance, Yan Yan continued, "Also, the number you gave me last time never connects. Can you give me a real number this time?" saying so, Yan Yan pulled out her phone. ''Uh, my number is 139***'' Lin Tian then shared his frequently used phone number with her. Through several interactions, Lin Tian had already counted Yan Yan as one of his friends. Having memorized Lin Tian''s number, Yan Yan looked up at him, "This time it''s not a fake number, right?" "I guarantee it''s not!" Lin Tian assured with a confident face. After chatting for a few more sentences, Lin Tian then hailed a cab home. It was already very late, and he didn''t plan to go to He Qianqian''s place since she should have already been asleep by that time. The night passed without incident. The next day, just as Lin Tian finished breakfast and was planning to go find He Qianqian, suddenly, a knocking sound echoed from the door. Curious, Lin Tian opened the door, and the sight of the visitor took him aback. Police! It was actually two police officers who had come. After glancing at Lin Tian and then checking the photo in their hands, one of the police officers said without expression, "You''re Lin Tian, right? Come with us." "What for?" Lin Tian frowned upon seeing the two. "What were you doing last night at eight o''clock?" one of the police officers asked impatiently, "You''re suspected of intentional assault; come with us." "Last night at eight o''clock..." Lin Tian''s gaze flashed. Instantly he thought of the young man he had hit when he was saving Yan Yan. Could it be because of that incident? "Hurry up, what''s the hold-up!" Seeing Lin Tian in a daze, one of the officers became impatient. With a lift of his eyelids and a glance at the officer, Lin Tian remained silent, bent over to put on his shoes, preparing to leave. At the same time, he turned to look at his stunned sister and said, "Don''t worry, I''ll be right back, don''t tell mom and dad." "Damn it, hurry up!" Seeing Lin Tian still dawdling, one of the police officers shoved Lin Tian. Caught off guard and bending over, Lin Tian nearly fell from the push. Staggering a few steps, Lin Tian forcefully steadied himself. Lin Tian''s face turned livid! Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian slowly stood up, turned, and glared at the police officer, who was now smirking at him! Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly and took a big step forward, striding up to the police officer and grabbing him by the throat, then slammed him hard against the wall! Lin Tian glared and growled in anger, "Damn it, push me again and see what happens?" "Gurgle..." The police officer''s throat was tightly gripped by Lin Tian, and as he couldn''t breathe, his face instantly turned red. "Alright, alright!" Seeing this, the other police officer was startled and quickly came over, pulling Lin Tian''s hand away. Seeing the officer approach, Lin Tian didn''t want to make a big scene there, so he snorted coldly and let go of his hand. "Son of a bitch!" As soon as Lin Tian released his grip, the police officer burst out in anger, ready to charge at him. "What are you doing!" Seeing this, the other police officer quickly restrained him. His colleague pulled him aside and explained quietly, "Are you out of your mind? Do you know who he is? He once faced off against more than a dozen armed thugs on his own and came out unscathed. Do you want to rush in and get killed?" "Huh?" Hearing this, the officer was taken aback. Giving him a speechless look, the other officer explained, "Didn''t I tell you, be nicer when you arrive, don''t be so arrogant!" "Damn!" Upon hearing this, the officer didn''t dare to do anything more to Lin Tian, rubbed his somewhat uncomfortable neck, and muttered under his breath, "I''ll make him pay in the station!" After giving him a glance, the other officer didn''t say anything, then turned to Lin Tian with a smile, "Sorry, we are just following orders, please cooperate with us." Lin Tian glanced at him and said nothing, then turned to his sister, "I''m fine, I''ll be back soon, don''t worry!" After speaking, Lin Tian followed them downstairs. Once downstairs, Lin Tian found that a police car was already parked below. "Let''s go!" The officer glanced at Lin Tian and said. Lin Tian kept silent and got into the car. Once inside the car, taking a look at the two police officers sitting on either side, Lin Tian spoke up, "I can make a phone call, right?" "Sure, no problem!" The police officer nodded. Immediately, Lin Tian took out his phone, opened the phone book, and found Chen Yixuan''s number. Upon seeing Chen Yixuan''s phone number, Lin Tian dialed it without hesitation. After a few rings, the call connected. "Hello? Chen Yixuan?" "Hmm? Is that you, Lin Tian? What''s up?" Despite some time since their last contact, Chen Yixuan still had a rather vivid impression of Lin Tian. "Yeah, I need to tell you something," Lin Tian said after a moment''s hesitation. "Let''s hear it first," came Chen Yixuan''s calm voice from the other end of the phone. "Here''s the thing, yesterday" Lin Tian began explaining. He recounted most of the previous day''s events truthfully, but he didn''t mention how he knew Yan Yan was in the car. "Oh, I understand. If it''s really that issue, I''ll help. You''ll be out soon," Chen Yixuan assured. "Really? Thank you," Lin Tian replied, his spirits lifting at her words. "It''s no problem, well, I''ll hang up if there''s nothing else." "Yes, thank you!" Lin Tian hung up the phone right away. After ending the call, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. From Chen Yixuan''s response, it seemed like there wouldn''t be any problems and he should be able to get out soon. He had called Chen Yixuan because she was the only person he knew in the police station, and she seemed to have some background. Without pulling some strings, Lin Tian was genuinely worried that he might end up locked up for several months. These people were capable of anything. "Do you know Captain Chen?" At that moment, the police officer who had tried to defuse the situation earlier gave Lin Tian a curious glance. "Hmm? Yes, I know her," Lin Tian said, nodding his head after glancing at the officer, with whom he was slightly familiar. "Under normal circumstances, Captain Chen would definitely be able to help you, but I''m afraid not this time," the officer said. "Hmm?" Hearing this, Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat, and he furrowed his brow. After glancing at Lin Tian, the officer leaned in and explained in a low voice, "Do you know who you hit yesterday? It''s the son of Vice Mayor Lin, and Mayor Lin is a standing committee member. The higher authorities have instructed us to severely punish the criminal." "What?" Lin Tian was taken aback by the officer''s words. Noticing Lin Tian''s astounded expression, the other officer who had started the confrontation with Lin Tian revealed a smug smile, looking at Lin Tian with a taunting tone, "What''s there to talk to him about? He got what he deserved for messing with someone he shouldn''t have!" With a cold glint in his eyes, Lin Tian turned and stared at him icily, "If you spew more crap, do you believe I can knock your teeth out?" Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Damn it, kid, you really think you''re something, huh?" the officer said furiously. "Believe it or not, I will make sure you rot in jail!" Seeing the officer''s arrogant demeanor, Lin Tian didn''t say anything and reached out, grabbed the officer by the hair, and slammed his head into the car window! Bang! With the sound of shattering glass, the officer''s head broke the car window! His head was gushing blood! As Lin Tian grabbed his hair, he leaned forward and, looking at his bloodied face, said slowly and forcefully, "I hate those who live off the people''s grain but oppress them the most. Keep acting tough and see if I don''t beat you to death!" "Huff! Huff!" The officer was gasping for air, his eyes wide as he faced the fierce look on Lin Tian''s facehe was truly frightened! The sudden loud noise startled the driver, who quickly pulled over and hit the brakes hard! "What happened?" the driver asked, turning around urgently. "It''s nothing, nothing, just get to the station!" said another officer beside him, swallowing nervously after witnessing the scene. At that moment, he regretted not bringing his gun. Lin Tian was too volatile. With only a hundred meters to the police station, the driver took a glance at the situation in the back and understood, then sped up without another word, heading straight for the police station. As soon as they arrived, Lin Tian was taken to an interrogation room, and his hands were cuffed. Lin Tian did not resist. With his hands cuffed behind him to the chair, Lin Tian sat in silence, waiting. He was waiting to see if Chen Yixuan could get him out. Time ticked by, and soon it was afternoon. No one came to see Lin Tian in the meantime, nor did anyone bring him anything to eat or drink. At first, Lin Tian still wondered if Chen Yixuan might get him out, but as time passed, he started to feel increasingly disappointed. He also began to believe what the officer had said at the beginning. It was very likely that the person he beat up the day before was the son of the so-called Mayor Lin. Chen Yixuan didn''t have the power to rescue him. After sitting continuously for an entire day, exhausted and hungry, Lin Tian''s irritability began to mount. "I must find a way!" Lin Tian thought to himself. Just as he was contemplating his options, suddenly, the sound of a door opening broke the silence. Hearing the noise, Lin Tian looked up and saw an exhausted-looking Chen Yixuan walk in. Standing in front of Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan apologized with fatigue in her voice, "I''m sorry, the person you crossed has too big of a background. I''ve tried all I could, but it was no use." Lin Tian glanced at the weary-faced Chen Yixuan, knowing she had tried her best, and licked his dry lips with a smile, "It''s okay, I have a way. By the way, could you get me some water and something to eat?" Noticing Lin Tian''s parched lips, Chen Yixuan said in surprise, "You haven''t eaten all day?" Lin Tian said nothing. Chapter 190 - 167 Anger "What are they doing? This is too much!" Seeing Lin Tian remaining silent, Chen Yixuan''s anger flared instantly. "Wait here!" she told Lin Tian and then quickly stepped out of the interrogation room. After Chen Yixuan left, Lin Tian closed his eyes in the now empty interrogation room, remaining silent. Rage! Frustration! These had been Lin Tian''s feelings throughout the day. No one had ever treated him like this before. Anger! Lin Tian was truly angry now. Closing his eyes, he took a deep breath, and soon after, the door was opened again. Hearing the door open, Lin Tian opened his eyes. Then, Chen Yixuan came in with a bowl of instant noodles that had soaked up well and a bottle of mineral water, followed by a police officer. After placing the noodles and mineral water on the table, Chen Yixuan turned to look at the police officer behind her and said coldly, "Take his handcuffs off!" "Captain Chen, this" The officer hesitated upon hearing this. "I told you to open it!" Chen Yixuan exclaimed angrily. After hesitating, the officer finally knelt in front of Lin Tian and unlocked his handcuffs attached to the chair. With a click, Lin Tian felt the handcuffs on his hands being unlocked. Lin Tian moved his wrists; they had gone numb from being in the same position for so long. Rotating his wrists, he felt much better! After moving them a bit, Lin Tian silently walked to the table. He sat down and immediately started devouring the noodles without saying a word. In just over ten seconds, Lin Tian had finished off the whole bowl of instant noodles! Then, Lin Tian unscrewed the cap of the mineral water and gulped it down in one go. "Burp!" Belching satisfaction, Lin Tian wiped the water from the corner of his mouth and smiled at Chen Yixuan, "Full now, thanks!" "Hmm, if you''re still hungry, I can make you another bowl. There''s no more food, just instant noodles," Chen Yixuan said after a pause, looking at Lin Tian. Hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian laughed, "If possible, then another bowl it is." Five minutes later, Lin Tian was again hunched over, furiously eating instant noodles. Watching Lin Tian eat the noodles like he was famished, Chen Yixuan suddenly felt terrible inside. Taking a deep breath, she said somewhat apologetically, "Don''t worry, I''ll get you out of here as soon as possible." "Huh!" Having finished the last bite of noodles, Lin Tian wiped his mouth and looked up at Chen Yixuan with a smile, "No worries, I''ll solve this myself." "What can you possibly solve? Alright, I''ll do what I can to help," Chen Yixuan sighed, shaking her head helplessly. Thinking of something, Chen Yixuan then turned to the police officer who had been standing aside and said, "Don''t cuff him again later." "This" The officer hesitated, then looked troubled at Chen Yixuan, "These are the chief''s orders, I''m already pushing the limits with what I''ve done." "What did you say" Chen Yixuan was starting to get angry when she heard this. "Alright, come and cuff me!" Lin Tian interrupted Chen Yixuan, sat himself on the chair, and turned his hands behind his back. Uh Seeing Lin Tian so cooperative, the officer was startled. "Well, come on, what are you waiting for?" Lin Tian frowned at the officer''s hesitation. The officer shook his head and then went over to re-cuff Lin Tian''s hands to the chair. While being handcuffed, Lin Tian looked up at Chen Yixuan and said with a smile, "Alright, thanks for your help. I''ll take care of the rest. I can get out on my own. I have a way." Lin Tian''s face was calm, but his eyes were filled with deep anger. "You don''t understand anything, you don''t know" Chen Yixuan started to say something, then shook her head, ultimately leaving without finishing her sentence. She sighed and walked away. As Chen Yixuan left, the police officer also stepped out. Suddenly, Lin Tian was alone in the entire interrogation room. Looking at the empty room, Lin Tian took a deep breath, leaned back in the chair, and slowly closed his eyes. Lin Tian was very annoyed, very angry. But Lin Tian remained very calm! True anger isn''t about shouting or screaming, it''s about maintaining a placid exterior, much like a volcano on the verge of eruption -- that is real anger! Now, Lin Tian was seething, extremely infuriated! "Huff!" He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down, "Now I must think of a way to get out of here first. If I don''t, my family will start to worry, and I still have classes tomorrow. Moreover, many issues can''t be resolved if I don''t get out." Every time he thought about this situation, Lin Tian''s face was filled with annoyance. He swore to himself he would get revenge; he had never been toyed with like this before. "However, all of this can only be dealt with after I get out. If not, everything is finished!" Lin Tian pondered silently. If Lin Tian really wanted to leave, no one here could stop him. Don''t assume that just because his hands were cuffed, he was helpless. But taking the hard approach was definitely not the wise choice. Lin Tian didn''t want to become a national fugitive by tomorrow. Lin Tian still needed to live here; he had family and friends. Forcing his way out was a foolish method. Invisibility? Lin Tian thought of invisibility. But... Thinking this, Lin Tian looked up at the surveillance camera in the corner of the wall, then shook his head. If he turned invisible, the camera would surely capture it. If a person in the room suddenly disappeared and someone were to review the footage, they would definitely discover this bizarre phenomenon. At that point, it would be more than just becoming a fugitive; he would likely be caught and then dissected into pieces. "These methods won''t work. It seems I''ll have to use conventional tactics," Lin Tian considered in silence. "What method should I use?" Lin Tian fell into deep thought. "Click!" Just as Lin Tian was reflecting, suddenly, the sound of a door opening rang out. Hearing this noise, Lin Tian''s eyelids lifted as he glanced at the doorway. Upon seeing who it was, Lin Tian''s eyes immediately narrowed! Lin Long! The person was the same one he had beaten up the day before. Although Lin Tian didn''t know his name, he recognized him. At that moment, Lin Long''s right hand was still wrapped in gauze, evidently still not recovered from where Lin Tian had stepped on him yesterday. Giving Lin Tian a glance, Lin Long turned to look at the police officer beside him, "Cuff his feet for me!" Hearing this, the officer hesitated momentarily, but still went ahead and cuffed Lin Tian''s feet. Lin Tian sat without moving, letting the officer cuff both of his feet. Seeing Lin Tian handcuffed hand and foot, Lin Long then walked towards him, smiling smugly. Standing in front of Lin Tian, he kicked fiercely at Lin Tian''s thigh, cursing, "Fuck, you think you''re so tough? Come on, fight back!" As he spoke, he kicked at Lin Tian again! Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, his muscles tensed, but he allowed the kicks. After kicking Lin Tian viciously several times, Lin Long finally stopped, grabbed Lin Tian by the hair and sneered, "Kid, you think you''re so tough? Come on, then? Too weak now, huh? Sb!" "Ptoo!" Saying this, Lin Long spat directly towards Lin Tian''s face! Smack! Lin Tian''s head jerked to the side, quickly dodging, but the distance was too close, and some of the spit still landed on Lin Tian''s face. Lin Tian took a deep breath, his face turning ashen! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Noticing Lin Tian''s expression, Lin Long held Lin Tian''s hair and taunted, "You think you''re so tough, huh? Come on then! Can''t handle it? Sb!" With that, Lin Long slapped Lin Tian hard across the face! "Yah!" Lin Tian roared in anger, his muscles tensed as his handcuffed hands suddenly split apart! Crack! Bang! In an instant, the entire chair fell to pieces! "Yah!" Lin Tian bellowed in fury! Bang! In a flash, the handcuffs were snapped asunder by Lin Tian''s sheer force! Chapter 191 - 168 Hooked Lin Tian forcibly broke the handcuffs and, looking at the stunned Lin Long, swung his hand back! Smack! A loud slap! Lin Long was instantly flung out by Lin Tian! Pfft! A blood-stained tooth flew out! Bang! Lin Long''s body heavily fell to the ground! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He roughly wiped the saliva off his face and, with a cold expression, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward, glanced at Lin Long''s bandaged right hand, and then stomped down hard! "Ah!" A scream followed immediately! Lin Tian ground his foot down hard and slightly exerted force, crack! The sound of a bone breaking echoed! With a cold snort, Lin Tian bent down, lifted Lin Long''s body, slammed him against the wall, and coldly looked at him, "Didn''t you just call me to beat you up? I''m here, what about you!" After speaking, Lin Tian slapped him again. Bang! He directly knocked him to the ground. "Don''t move!" Everything happened so quickly, it took a while for the police to react. Then he hastily pulled out the handgun from his waist. Noticing his action, Lin Tian''s leg muscles tensed instantly, and he kicked hard! Whoosh! Lin Tian lunged forward, hand trembling! Smack! The handgun, just raised by the police officer, was instantly knocked out of his hand by Lin Tian! Feeling the searing pain in his wrist, the policeman was stunned. After giving him a glance, Lin Tian stepped towards the handgun, bent down, and picked up the handgun from the ground. Click! Lin Tian disengaged the safety of the handgun. Hearing this sound, the policeman broke out in cold sweat. "Bang!" Suddenly, the interrogation room door was kicked open. Whoosha group of policemen rushed in. "What''s happening? What''s wrong?" Everyone was puzzled, and then, seeing the handgun in Lin Tian''s hand, they were startled, and those with handguns quickly drew their own, aiming at Lin Tian. Lin Tian held the handgun, aiming it at Lin Long. "Don''t move, put down the gun!" People kept shouting at Lin Tian loudly. Lin Tian remained silent, pointing the handgun at Lin Long. "Put down the gun!" Noticing Lin Tian''s actions, everyone became tense. But Lin Tian remained unmoved. Lying on the ground, looking at the dark muzzle pointed at him, Lin Long swallowed nervously, his heart beating frantically. He regretted coming here. He could have never imagined that Lin Tian was so twisted to break free even when handcuffed. Too twisted! "Lin Tian, stop! Put down the gun!" Just then, a sharp cry sounded. Hearing this familiar voice, Lin Tian turned his head and saw Chen Yixuan looking at him anxiously. After scanning Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian''s gaze slowly moved across the other policemen''s faces, he spoke softly, "Call your director over!" "I am the director!" Suddenly, a steady voice came from outside. Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian looked up slightly and then saw a middle-aged man in his forties with a square face entering from outside. Seeing this person enter, the surrounding policemen cleared a path. "Director!" Someone whispered softly. Zhong Guo gestured with his hand to stop him and said calmly to Lin Tian, "I am the Director of the Wu''an City Public Security Bureau, tell me if you have any concerns." After scanning him, Lin Tian spoke softly, "Come here, everyone else, leave." Quietly observing Lin Tian for a while, Zhong Guo, with a calm face, pointed at Lin Long on the ground and said, "He leaves too." "Everyone leave, just keep you here, I have something to tell you." After scanning Lin Long, a smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face. "Let him out first!" Zhong Guo pointed at Lin Long. Lin Tian did not object, just glanced coldly at Lin Long and his lips twitched, "Get out!" Hearing this, Lin Long scrambled frantically and ran out. Seeing Lin Long leave, Zhong Guo breathed a sigh of relief, looked up at Lin Tian who was pointing a handgun at him, and waved his hand, telling the other police officers in a deep voice, "You all go out!" "Director!" someone called out anxiously upon hearing this. "Out!" Zhong Guo barked. Hearing Zhong Guo''s angry shout, the other police officers hesitated for a moment, then left one after another. Glancing at Chen Yixuan who hadn''t moved, Lin Tian''s eyelids lifted, "You too, get out!" Glaring fiercely at Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan said angrily, "Don''t do anything stupid!" "Out!" Lin Tian said coldly. "You..." Glaring at Lin Tian again, Chen Yixuan did not move. "Please, go out!" Zhong Guo spoke up this time. Hearing this, after hesitating momentarily, Chen Yixuan turned and left. "Close the door!" Lin Tian said as she was leaving. "Bang!" Subsequently, the door was slammed shut by Chen Yixuan. With the door shut, the room was left with only Lin Tian and Zhong Guo. Looking at Lin Tian, Zhong Guo smiled and said, "I know you, Lin Tian, you''ve helped our police department a lot." "Heh!" Lin Tian chuckled lightly and took a coin out of his pocket, flicking it against the wall. Clack! Instantly, a cracking sound occurred. The surveillance camera in the corner was immediately shattered by Lin Tian. Glancing at the broken camera, Lin Tian quickly closed the door of the interrogation room. After doing all this, Lin Tian finally relaxed, smiled at Zhong Guo and said, "Now we can talk." After giving Lin Tian a glance, Zhong Guo smiled and said, "You are still very capable. Put the gun down, before you commit a major mistake." Lin Tian smiled faintly, then put away the handgun and engaged the safety, saying with a smile, "Putting down the gun is no problem, but I advise you not to run, you should know my abilities." "No problem!" Zhong Guo smiled faintly, then said, "About your matter..." "Stop!" Lin Tian cut Zhong Guo off and said with a smile, "My matter can wait, let''s talk about yours first." "My matter?" Zhong Guo was puzzled. "Yes!" Lin Tian said, taking three coins from his pocket, smiling warmly at him, "Do you believe in divination?" "Hm?" Zhong Guo looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled face. Without saying a word, Lin Tian flicked the three coins! Whirring~! Suddenly, the three coins spun rapidly on the ground like three silver tops. After ten seconds, the coins stopped. As soon as the coins stopped, a flood of information entered Lin Tian''s mind. Feeling the information in his mind, Lin Tian''s eyes brightened. Smiling, he looked up at Zhong Guo and said slowly, "Your name is Zhong Guo, who was promoted to the head of the Public Security Bureau a year ago. You have two sons and a daughter." Hearing this, Zhong Guo''s expression slightly shifted. Noticing Zhong Guo''s expression, Lin Tian smiled faintly and continued, "You wore patterned underwear today, you have 508 yuan in your pocket, and your socks have been worn for two days!" As he said this, Lin Tian paused, smiling merrily at Zhong Guo. By this time, Zhong Guo was already stunned, staring at Lin Tian. His face was full of disbelief, If the earlier information was somewhat understandable as Lin Tian''s attention to detail, how he knew what underwear or how many days the socks had been worn was baffling. Moreover, knowing precisely how much money he had on him. Thinking this, Zhong Guo hurriedly pulled out his pocket, counted carefully, and indeed, it was 508 yuan. Considering he had just bought a pack of cigarettes an hour ago, even he was not clear about the exact amount of money he had. Lin Tian had been detained the whole time, how could he possibly know? How could that be? Instantly, Zhong Guo''s look at Lin Tian changed. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s mouth curved slightly, revealing a slight smile, knowing that Zhong Guo had taken the bait! Chapter 192 - 169 Rest Assured Zhong Guo had taken the bait. And now it was time for the next step. Thinking of this, Lin Tian stood up and went to the desk in the interrogation room, picking up the paper and pen on the desk. Lin Tian hastily wrote a few characters, and after finishing, tore another piece of paper and wrote some more. He wrote on three pieces in total. Lin Tian folded these three pieces of paper into three pentagrams and then marked them. Holding the three pentagrams in his hand, Lin Tian handed them to Zhong Guo, "You take these. Open the first one in one hour, the second one two hours later, and the third one after you''ve seen the second pentagram." "Remember!" Lin Tian paused here, looking at him seriously, "Do not open them early. If you do, I won''t be able to save you!" As he spoke, Lin Tian stuffed the three pentagrams into Zhong Guo''s palm. Zhong Guo held them, looking utterly bewildered at Lin Tian. This time he was truly confused. The things Lin Tian had shown just now made Zhong Guo believe in Lin Tian''s magic. But his own knowledge told him this was impossible. Two conflicting thoughts crossed his mind, casting doubt. After a glance at him, Lin Tian knew it wasn''t the right time yet; in two hours he could make his demands. With that thought, Lin Tian waved his hand, "You can go out now!" "Uh..." Holding the pentagrams, Zhong Guo was stunned again. Initially, Zhong Guo had planned to persuade Lin Tian, but who could have known that Lin Tian would take the initiative in their conversation from the start? And now, without any need for persuasion, Lin Tian was letting him go so easily. Could this be real? Startled and after a pause, Zhong Guo looked deeply at Lin Tian, then picked up the handgun Lin Tian had placed on the desk, and turned to walk out. "Click!" With the sound of the door opening, the anxiously waiting police officers all instantly went on high alert. As the door opened, Zhong Guo walked out with a calm expression. "Chief, are you alright?" Seeing Zhong Guo come out, someone immediately asked anxiously. "I''m fine!" Zhong Guo waved his hand, then said to everyone, "Disperse, don''t let word about this get out." "But..." Everyone hesitated, looking toward Lin Tian in the room. Lin Tian dared to threaten someone with a gun; such behavior was pretty severe. Plus, Lin Tian seemed so dangerous. Seeing these hesitant people, Zhong Guo knitted his brows and shouted, "What are you all waiting for, get out. Also, Chen Yixuan, stay." After everyone had left, Zhong Guo told Chen Yixuan, "Stay here and watch him. Without my order, no one is allowed inside." He paused, then after thinking a bit, added, "Accommodate any requests he makes, as long as he stays in this room." "Yes!" Chen Yixuan nodded. Turning around to give the interrogation room one last look, Zhong Guo left with a grave expression. An hour later, Zhong Guo walked on the way home, still preoccupied with thoughts about Lin Tian. "It''s been an hour now; I should be able to open and see!" Thinking this, Zhong Guo pulled out the three pentagrams from his pocket, selecting the one marked with a 1. "Boom!" Just when Zhong Guo was about to open the pentagram, suddenly, a loud noise came from in front of him. Snap! Seeing the flowerpot that had landed in front of him, Zhong Guo was startled and looked up. He saw a household''s pet cat walking across a balcony above him. Seeing this, Zhong Guo''s brow furrowed; that was too careless. What if it had hit someone on the head? For a moment, he was stunned; then, suddenly thinking of something, Zhong Guo gasped, hurriedly dismantling the number one pentagram. Upon opening it, the words written inside made Zhong Guo break out into a cold sweat: "At this moment, a planter falls from above you, nearly hitting you!" Shock! Seeing these words, Zhong Guo was truly startled. How could this be possible? How could he have foreseen something that would happen an hour later? Could it be that he really had some divination skills? With a look of uncertainty and suspicion, Zhong Guo returned home. Back at home, he still seemed somewhat disconcerted, constantly thinking about Lin Tian. After arriving home, he kept glancing anxiously at the clock on the wall, waiting anxiously. He desperately wanted to know what was written on the second slip of paper. Several times he wanted to open it but managed to restrain himself. "Ding!" Time was up. As soon as the time had come, Zhong Guo hurriedly unfolded the note. But before he could even look at it, suddenly, his phone rang. Frowning, Zhong Guo answered the call: "Hello? Old Zhong? Xiaoming got into a fight with his classmates and sent someone to the hospital. I''m at the hospital now, I''ll be back in a bit." As soon as the call connected, his wife''s voice came through the phone. Hearing this, Zhong Guo''s heart skipped a beat, and he muttered a few distracted words before hanging up the call. Immediately after, Zhong Guo opened the second slip of paper. The words written on it made him break out into a cold sweat: "Your son got into a fight and sent his classmate to the hospital." Shock! Seeing the words, he was truly startled. Zhong Guo felt a terrifying chill. That feeling, as if everything about him, past or future, was known to someone else! This is too horrifying! After being dazed for a moment, thinking of something, Zhong Guo hurriedly opened the third slip of paper. With just one glance, Zhong Guo was frozen in shock, his face ashen! ** On the other hand, Chen Yixuan was staring speechlessly at the carefree Lin Tian. "Hey, can you stop being so self-satisfied?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian with a frown. "Do I? No, not at all!" Lin Tian held a cup of cola, crossed his legs comfortably, and nodded his head to some rhythm, looking very relaxed. "Aren''t you being a bit too arrogant? You should think about how you''re going to get out of here!" Chen Yixuan said with a look of disbelief. "I''m not being arrogant at all. Oh, by the way, buy me another ice cream, will you? I haven''t had one in so long, I''m really craving it!" Lin Tian chuckled with a grin. "That''s enough from you!" Chen Yixuan stood up angrily, glaring at Lin Tian and scolded, "What''s the matter with you, thinking this place is your home." S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Chen Yixuan genuinely angry, Lin Tian pouted and muttered under his breath, "Didn''t you say you''d try to accommodate my requests, sheesh!" "What did you say?" Chen Yixuan glared at him. "Nothing!" Lin Tian chuckled awkwardly, glancing left and right. Seeing Lin Tian behaving this way, Chen Yixuan said annoyed: "I can''t believe I''ve been helping you so earnestly. If I had known what you were like, I wouldn''t have bothered with you in the first place!" "Relax!" Lin Tian waved his hand nonchalantly and said with a smile, "I told you, the chief of police himself is going to let me out." "Let you out? Do you think you''re the son of the president or something? Keep dreaming!" Chen Yixuan looked disdainful. She knew very well whom Lin Tian had offended, and getting out easily would be a mere fantasy. "Don''t believe it then, fine. Hmm, he should be on his way here now," Lin Tian said while checking the time on his phone. The time should be just about right! Chapter 193 - 170 Comes Out Lin Tian checked the time on his cell phone and calculated; it should be about time for Zhong Guo to come looking for him. "Alright, stop bluffing. You better think about what to do!" Chen Yixuan shook her head in disbelief. She took Lin Tian''s words as a joke. "Here they come!" Suddenly, Lin Tian looked towards the door. He heard footsteps. "Pff! Cut it out!" Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. She didn''t believe Lin Tian''s words at all and thought he was just messing with her. "Click~" As the door opened, Zhong Guo walked in with a rather serious expression. As soon as he entered, Zhong Guo glanced at Lin Tian and then turned to Chen Yixuan, saying, "You go out. Without my order, no one is allowed in." "Eh..." At this point, Chen Yixuan was stunned. She gazed dumbly at Zhong Guo. She couldn''t believe that the chief actually came. How did Lin Tian know? Turning her head, Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian with a dazed expression. Noticing Chen Yixuan''s astonished gaze, Lin Tian lifted his eyebrows smugly. Already somewhat irritable, Zhong Guo frowned and barked, "What are you staring at? Get out!" "Yes!" Regaining her composure, Chen Yixuan nodded hastily. After Chen Yixuan left and closed the door behind her, Zhong Guo then turned his gaze back to Lin Tian. With slightly furrowed brows, Zhong Guo quietly looked at Lin Tian, saying nothing. With his legs crossed, Lin Tian smiled at Zhong Guo and cheerily said, "You saw the note, right?" Zhong Guo was silent for a while, not speaking. After a long moment, he looked at Lin Tian and asked, "Is all this true?" "What do you think?" Lin Tian smiled faintly. Taking a deep breath, Zhong Guo looked at Lin Tian seriously, "Will my son really die within a day?" At this, Lin Tian could clearly feel Zhong Guo''s breathing quicken. Nodding slightly, Lin Tian spoke softly, "If I don''t intervene, then definitely." Taking a deep breath and slowly closing his eyes, Zhong Guo, after a while, opened his eyes and looked at Lin Tian, "Speak, what are your demands!" Zhong Guo naturally guessed that Lin Tian had an ulterior motive, otherwise, he wouldn''t have made such an effort to make him believe. Hearing Zhong Guo say this, a flash of amusement passed through Lin Tian''s eyes. Finally, it had come. Lin Tian sat up straight, leaning forward intently, "Release me immediately." "Can do! No problem!" Zhong Guo had anticipated such a demand from Lin Tian. This request was entirely within his power to grant. After all, bringing Lin Tian in was not entirely legal, and his behavior yesterday warranted at most a few days of detention. Releasing him was not a problem at all. As for Mayor Lin''s blame, could it be compared to his son''s life? Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Surprised that Zhong Guo agreed so readily, Lin Tian got up and walked towards the door, saying as he went, "Alright then, I''ll be going first." "Wait, what about my son?" Zhong Guo panicked as he saw Lin Tian leaving. Lin Tian paused, turned around with a smile, and said, "Just keep your son indoors tomorrow, and he''ll be fine." "That''s it?" Zhong Guo was taken aback. Was it really that simple? "What else did you expect?" Lin Tian smiled faintly. With that, he turned and left. Seeing Lin Tian walk away, Zhong Guo truly wanted to keep him there. What was this? Just staying inside? That was too simple, wasn''t it? Could it be a scam? Was he being played? At this moment, within his heart, Zhong Guo started to suspect Lin Tian, but the previous note incident made him dare not act rashly. If he did something that cost his own son his life, that would truly be a loss. However, letting Lin Tian just walk away like this was something Zhong Guo could not come to terms with; he constantly felt like he had been played. Thus, the instant Lin Tian was about to step out of the door, Zhong Guo called out to him again. "What now?" Turning his head, Lin Tian looked at him with some impatience. "Even though you''re leaving now, you know who you''ve angered, and you''re definitely going to have trouble. Even if I don''t do anything to you, it will be the same!" Zhong Guo looked at Lin Tian earnestly and, while speaking, he watched Lin Tian''s expression closely. Upon hearing this, a hint of scornful smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face, "Trouble? You don''t need to worry about that, very soon he''ll be too busy dealing with his own issues! Just you wait!" With that, Lin Tian turned around, opened the door, and left. "His own trouble?" Upon hearing this, Zhong Guo was startled and muttered to himself, "Is he talking about Mayor Lin? Will Mayor Lin be in trouble, or is it" In an instant, Zhong Guo thought of Lin Tian''s abilities. Could it be that he truly has the power to topple Mayor Lin? If it really was so... At this thought, a flicker of contemplation crossed Zhong Guo''s eyes. "Click!" With the sound of a door opening, Chen Yixuan, who was waiting outside, was startled and quickly turned her head to look. "Hey, beautiful!" Seeing Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian gave a slight smile. "How... How did you get out? Where''s Director Zhong?" Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian with a shocked expression, at the same time, she peered inside. She was somewhat worried that Lin Tian had done something to Zhong Guothat would be troublesome. "No need to look anymore, it was Director Zhong who let me out; he said I could go back," Lin Tian said with a small smile. "What? Really?" Chen Yixuan was stunned, disbelief written all over her face. She could not believe Lin Tian''s words; on what basis would Zhong Guo let Lin Tian go? Would Zhong Guo really take the risk of offending Mayor Lin to release Lin Tian? That made no sense at all. Chen Yixuan looked at Lin Tian doubtfully, and on a sudden thought, she quickly opened the door and peeked inside. She feared that Lin Tian had injured Zhong Guo and snuck out! "I let him go; there''s nothing wrong with him, he can leave," Zhong Guo said in a deep voice after casting a glance at Chen Yixuan who had stuck her head in. "Uh..." Seeing that Zhong Guo was fine, Chen Yixuan felt relieved. Although she was unclear about what ability Lin Tian had that convinced Zhong Guo to release him, the fact remained. "I''m leaving now, goodbye." Lin Tian waved and left jovially, but as soon as he turned around, he froze. He looked at the newcomer with some surprise. Lin Long! At that moment, Lin Long appeared to be in a bad state, with both his cheeks somewhat swollen, his whole appearance resembling a pig''s head. Simultaneously, his right hand had been put in a splint, looking much worse than the last time. Just as Lin Tian saw him, Lin Long saw Lin Tian. Startled to see Lin Tian actually out, Lin Long quickly walked over. Pointing at Lin Tian, Lin Long turned to Chen Yixuan and angrily demanded, "Who let him out? Who dared to let him out?" He thought it was Chen Yixuan who had released him! "I let him out!" Suddenly, a calm and steady voice came through. Accompanying this voice, Zhong Guo walked out of the interrogation room at a measured pace. Seeing Zhong Guo, Lin Long was stunned. He had not expected this outcome at all. Chapter 194 - 171 Friends of Girls Stunned for a moment, Lin Long then looked at Zhong Guo and angrily said, "Why did you let him go?" Hearing Lin Long''s aggressive tone, Zhong Guo furrowed his brow and coldly said, "I don''t have to report to you who I release, right? He did nothing wrong in the first place!" "You, fine! Just you wait!" Lin Long said, stunned with rage. Glaring at Zhong Guo with annoyance, Lin Long turned to Lin Tian and said with a cold face, "Kid, this isn''t over between us!" "Oh, is that so?" A faint smile appeared at the corner of Lin Tian''s mouth, "How are you planning to make it not over with me? Relying on your daddy? Ha, you''re just a daddy-saboteur. Let''s see if your dad can get through his own issues first!" "What do you mean by that!" Lin Long''s heart jumped at Lin Tian''s words. Lin Tian chuckled lightly, ignored him, and stepped forward to leave. Once out of the police station, Lin Tian instantly went invisible in a deserted corner. Looking at the sky, it was already late, and Lin Tian had done nothing all day but stay at the police station. "Damn it!" Just thinking about today''s ordeal made Lin Tian feel frustrated. After thinking for a bit, Lin Tian called his sister. "Hello, Fang? I''m fine, I''m out now, you didn''t tell mom and dad, did you? Hmm, I won''t be coming back, I have class tomorrow, I''m heading back to school. Okay, good." Actually, Lin Tian had called Lin Fang before and knew she hadn''t told their parents about his situation. Now, Lin Tian just wanted to make sure. Checking the time and feeling it was getting late, Lin Tian casually ate at a restaurant before taking a cab back to school. ** Zhong Guo was taken aback upon hearing this news. It took a while before he recovered, and from that moment on, he no longer harbored any doubt about Lin Tian. In his mind, Lin Tian had risen to the realm of an extraordinary person, someone to suck up to, not to offend. ** S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Over an hour later, Lin Tian walked through the school gates. He had only taken a few steps when suddenly, Lin Tian paused. He was stunned. At the same time, an electronic synthesized voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Super chain task: The ninth small task is to deliver sanitary pads to Shen Mengyi. Task completion reward: one Supernatural Point. Task failure penalty: two Supernatural Points deducted. Note: This task must be completed within ten minutes." "What? Ah! Ah?" Lin Tian was flabbergasted upon hearing the task. What kind of task is this? Damn! First, it was delivering toilet paper, and now sanitary pads? What''s going on here? "Uhm" Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian snapped back to reality. This was not the time to stand there dumbfounded; he had to move, or he would fail the task. Putting his shock aside, Lin Tian hurriedly turned and ran towards the small supermarket outside the school. Arriving at the supermarket, Lin Tian headed straight for the personal care products. When Lin Tian went over there, there were two girls choosing products in that aisle. "Uhm..." Seeing this, Lin Tian felt a bit embarrassed. After waiting for a bit and seeing that the two girls showed no sign of leaving, and with time running short, Lin Tian gritted his teeth and approached. Seeing Lin Tian in such a place, the two girls looked at him curiously, with strange expressions in their eyes. Lin Tian''s face felt hot as he grabbed a pack randomly and headed to the checkout counter. "To pay!" The cashier was a girl. The girl looked at the item in Lin Tian''s hand, and after a moment, she smiled and explained, "You''re buying this for your girlfriend, right? If she needs to use it right now, it''s better to buy the type for nighttime use. What you''re holding is for daytime." "Uhm" A bead of sweat appeared on Lin Tian''s forehead. Seeing Lin Tian''s embarrassed look, the girl smiled slightly, grabbed a pack of Seven Degrees Space from below and offered, "Here, this is for nighttime use, want it?" "Yeah, hurry up," Lin Tian nodded eagerly. He always felt that it was somewhat embarrassing for a man to buy this stuff. After paying, Lin Tian quickly rushed out. Running into the campus, Lin Tian scanned the area and, judging by the flashing red light around Shen Mengyi, deduced that she was not in the dormitory bathroom but apparently in the public restroom of the gym. With a sweep of his gaze, Lin Tian then quickly ran towards the gym''s restroom. While Lin Tian was rushing to the gym''s restroom, Shen Mengyi was feeling somewhat speechless in the toilet. Muttering to herself, "How come it''s so early today, seven days ahead, and the flow is so heavy..." This time her period had caught her completely off guard. She hadn''t brought any sanitary pads! In desperation, she took out her phone and called her roommate, "Hey, Cui, I''m on my period, and I didn''t bring any pads, can you bring me some? Hmm, okay, how long will you be? What? Twenty minutes? That long? Okay then, sure, just hurry up, as fast as you can! Mm!" After hanging up, Shen Mengyi pouted and grumbled to herself, "Twenty minutes, how am I supposed to wait that long! It''d be great if someone could bring them to me!" For some reason, at that moment, an image of Lin Tian popped into Shen Mengyi''s head. Thinking of Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi quickly shook her head and pouted, "Go away, why think of him right now! Really!" "Beep beep..." Suddenly, Shen Mengyi''s phone rang in her hand. Shen Mengyi picked up the phone and saw the caller ID, she was stunned. Lin Tian! It was actually Lin Tian calling! ** At that moment, Lin Tian had already arrived outside the gym''s restroom. He checked the time; it was still early, still five minutes to spare. Lin Tian wasn''t in a hurry to enter; he took out his phone and chuckled, "Mengyi must be really uncomfortable right now. Should I give her a call and tease her a bit? Hmm..." His eyes twinkling mischievously, Lin Tian dialed Shen Mengyi''s number. "Hello, Mengyi?" "Don''t call me Mengyi, and why are you calling me?" "I, of course, have come to solve your problem!" Lin Tian chuckled. "What problem?" Shen Mengyi was taken aback. "Don''t you know what trouble you''re in right now?" Lin Tian chuckled again. His smile had a hint of lewdness. Current trouble? Shen Mengyi paused at these words. Could it be...? Chapter 195 - 172: Story in the Toilet After glancing down at herself, Shen Mengyi looked up, slightly dazed, and thought to herself, "No way, does he know I''m on my period? That can''t be right, can it? But it''s not impossible, he knows divination after all!" Instantly, Shen Mengyi recalled the miraculous divination skills Lin Tian had demonstrated before. Could it really be... After a long pause, Shen Mengyi, still holding her phone somewhat blankly, asked, "What do you know?" Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What do you think!" Lin Tian chuckled. "Spill it!" Shen Mengyi demanded, somewhat angrily. "You know, your aunt Flo has visited!" Lin Tian said, raising his eyebrows and chuckling as he held his phone. "You, you''re a pervert!" After a long pause, Shen Mengyi finally exclaimed, furious. Exasperated, Shen Mengyi slammed the phone down with a snap. After hanging up, Shen Mengyi muttered with a mixture of embarrassment and anger, "Pervert! Pervert! Dead pervert! To think he''d predict something like that! It infuriates me!" "Whew~!" Shen Mengyi panted in anger, her face showing signs of mortification. A woman''s period is a very private matter indeed. But Lin Tian had even gone so far as to predict such a thing. Pervert! "Dead pervert!" Shen Mengyi cursed heatedly. "Beep beep..." Just as Shen Mengyi was fuming, suddenly, the phone rang again. Shen Mengyi picked up the phone only to hang up immediately! It was Lin Tian calling! But the moment she hung up, the phone rang again. Looking at the caller ID with annoyance, Shen Mengyi hung up again. But soon after, the phone rang once more, still from Lin Tian. Unable to bear it any longer, Shen Mengyi answered the call, and immediately upon connecting, she yelled furiously, "Dead pervert, stop calling me!" "Uh... well, I''m outside the restroom at the gym right now, and I brought what you need right now. Do you want it?" Lin Tian''s voice came from the other end, hesitantly. "No!" Shen Mengyi hung up furiously. Staring at the phone that she had just snapped shut, Lin Tian was taken aback. Looking at the time, there were still two minutes until the ten minutes were up. Lin Tian decided to wait. If after another minute Shen Mengyi hadn''t changed her mind, he would just go in. Lin Tian had already observed that there were no other girls inside. Inside the restroom, after hanging up, it took a while for Shen Mengyi to come to her senses. Remembering what Lin Tian had just said, she muttered confusedly to herself, "What did he say just now? He brought me something I need right now, could it be..." Instantly, Shen Mengyi thought of sanitary pads, as that was all she needed at that moment. Shen Mengyi had been squatting in the restroom for over ten minutes, her legs had become numb, and it still felt uncomfortable down there. "Xiao Cui will be here in ten minutes, should I call him in to assist me? There''s nobody else here anyway!" she murmured, hesitant. "No, that would be too embarrassing!" Shen Mengyi quickly shook her head. "But my legs are so numb!" feeling her legs about to lose sensation, Shen Mengyi hesitated again. After weighing her options, Shen Mengyi finally decided to make a decision and dialed Lin Tian''s number. Outside, just as Lin Tian was about to go in, suddenly, he felt the phone in his hand start to vibrate. Picking up his phone, he saw it was Shen Mengyi calling. Upon seeing the number, Lin Tian knew there might be a chance and immediately answered, chuckling, "Beauty, what can I do for you?" "You... come in, quick, and don''t let anyone notice!" Shen Mengyi''s voice from the phone sounded hurried and tense. It was her first time doing this. "At your service!" Lin Tian chuckled, glanced around to make sure no one was there, and then walked into the ladies'' restroom. "Thud, thud..." Hearing the approaching footsteps, Shen Mengyi, squatting in the toilet stall, grew incredibly nervous. Shen Mengyi nervously asked, "Lin Tian?" "It''s me, where are you?" Lin Tian asked knowingly. Upon entering, he had immediately seen the red light flickering on Shen Mengyi and naturally knew where she was. "I''m here." Shen Mengyi''s voice came from not far away. "Then I''m coming!" After responding, Lin Tian walked toward where Shen Mengyi was. Listening to the approaching footsteps, Shen Mengyi felt her heart beating faster. She knew that she wasn''t wearing any pants right now. Arriving in front of Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian glanced at the door in front of him and stopped. Through the gap beneath the stall divider, Shen Mengyi saw Lin Tian''s feet outside and said nervously, "Just toss it under the gap of the door. I''ll pick it up myself." "Oh!" With that, Lin Tian bent down and placed the sanitary pad through the gap beneath the divider. Seeing the sudden appearance of the item in the gap, Shen Mengyi quickly grabbed it, and somewhat nervously hurried him, "You can leave now!" "Okay!" Following Lin Tian''s response, footsteps gradually receded. Hearing the footsteps grow distant, Shen Mengyi breathed a sigh of relief. She opened the sanitary pad''s packaging and started using it. A minute later, Shen Mengyi stood up. Because she had been squatting for so long, she felt both her legs were numb when she stood up. Dressed up and having flushed the toilet, Shen Mengyi grumbled as she opened the restroom door, "What a pervert, to still reckon that." "Hey, no way, you''re talking bad about me behind my back after I helped you, that''s too much!" Just as she turned around to close the door, suddenly, a male voice came from behind Shen Mengyi. Shen Mengyi jumped! She whirled around and stared wide-eyed at Lin Tian standing not far behind her. Pausing for a moment, Shen Mengyi, her face crimson with shy anger, exclaimed, "Pervert, didn''t you leave?" "Uh..." Lin Tian smiled awkwardly, "I... I just wanted to see if you needed any more help." "Get lost! You pervert!" Shen Mengyi snapped, then quickly walked toward the exit. But after only a few steps, Shen Mengyi suddenly cried out as her body fell backward. She had forgotten that her legs were numb and she couldn''t walk fast. Seeing Shen Mengyi about to fall, Lin Tian was shocked and quickly stepped forward to support her. Supported by Lin Tian''s hand, Shen Mengyi breathed a sigh of relief, thankful she hadn''t fallen. But after a pause, she suddenly felt something off, turned her head to look at her buttocks, and then at Lin Tian''s hand pressing there, raised her head and angrily said, "Where are you putting your hand!" "Uh, uh..." Lin Tian awkwardly moved his hand away and sheepishly said, "Accidentally, it was accidental!" "Hmph! Die, pervert!" Shen Mengyi snorted coldly. She stood up, gave Lin Tian a glare, and prepared to leave. "Mengyi!" But before Shen Mengyi had taken a few steps, suddenly, a familiar voice came from outside the restroom. It was her roommate Xiaocui''s voice. At this voice, both Shen Mengyi and Lin Tian were stupefied. This... Chapter 196 - 173 Task Completed "Mengyi, I''m here!" Listening to the approaching footsteps, Shen Mengyi panicked. She turned to look at Lin Tian, realizing it was already too late to leave. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Taking a deep breath, Shen Mengyi hastily waved her hands, whispering, "Quick! Quick, hide!" Lin Tian nodded repeatedly and hurriedly turned to run into a restroom. The moment Lin Tian entered the restroom, Wang Xiaocui walked in. Seeing Shen Mengyi standing there, Wang Xiaocui was taken aback. Holding a sanitary pad, she said in astonishment, "Mengyi, why have you come out? Didn''t you say..." "Ah? Oh, a classmate just came in, and she happened to have one, so I borrowed one from her," Shen Mengyi explained awkwardly. As she spoke, her gaze kept darting toward the direction where Lin Tian was hiding, her face tense. "You seem very nervous?" Wang Xiaocui remarked curiously. "Ah? Really? No, not at all!" Startled, Shen Mengyi quickly smiled. With a puzzled frown, Wang Xiaocui walked toward the restroom, saying, "I mean, you seem a bit odd. If I had known you had one, I wouldn''t have hurried over like this." "I''m going to use the bathroom; wait for me for a moment." Saying this, Wang Xiaocui opened the restroom door. "Ah!" Seeing this, Shen Mengyi exclaimed in shock. That was the very restroom where Lin Tian was hiding! "What''s wrong?" Wang Xiaocui turned her head, puzzled. Shen Mengyi''s eyes widened as she watched Wang Xiaocui open the restroom door. By now, the door had been opened, and Shen Mengyi could clearly see inside, but there was no one there. Where was Lin Tian? She had just seen him go in there, hadn''t she? "What''s wrong with you? You always seem a bit off," Wang Xiaocui said, her hand on the restroom door handle, turning her head to look curiously at Shen Mengyi. "Ah? No, nothing!" Shen Mengyi smiled awkwardly. "Strange!" Shaking her head, Wang Xiaocui gave Shen Mengyi a puzzled look, then walked into the restroom and closed the door behind her. Watching the closed restroom door, Shen Mengyi was filled with confusion. She had clearly seen Lin Tian go inside, so how could it be empty? Could she have remembered incorrectly? Inside the restroom, Lin Tian was extremely tense. He pressed his body tightly against the restroom wall, trying his best not to let Wang Xiaocui touch him. Lin Tian was indeed inside the restroom. However, the moment Wang Xiaocui opened the door, Lin Tian became invisible. At that moment, Lin Tian was pressing against the restroom wall, watching Wang Xiaocui come inside. Lin Tian had never expected such a coincidence; Wang Xiaocui had chosen the exact spot where he was hiding. Lin Tian stayed hidden against the edge, watching Wang Xiaocui come in, watching her back turned to him, watching her take off her pants. He saw a flash of white. Then Wang Xiaocui squatted down. "Shushing..." A sound of water followed right after. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian felt awkward. He didn''t want to look, but his gaze kept unintentionally glancing over. The desire to peek is universal, and Wang Xiaocui was also quite attractive. After finishing, Wang Xiaocui stood up to dress. As she put on her pants, she walked toward the restroom switch, and Lin Tian was right there. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s heart tensed. Damn! It was too narrow; she was bound to touch him! Watching Wang Xiaocui get closer, Lin Tian swallowed nervously. What to do? Lin Tian''s mind raced. Just as Wang Xiaocui reached out her hand, suddenly, Lin Tian slapped his forehead, looking very annoyed. Damn! How stupid, why did he have to hide like this when he could fly! With that thought, Lin Tian willed it, and his body slowly lifted off. Whoosh! As Lin Tian willed it, his body gently floated up. Turning on the water tap, he flushed the restroom, and Wang Xiaocui left without any suspicion. "Let''s go!" Wang Xiaocui smiled at Shen Mengyi. "Ah, okay!" Shen Mengyi nodded blankly, still occasionally glancing back toward the restroom as they left. She was puzzled about where Lin Tian had gone. Could she really have remembered it wrong? Was he not there? "Phew!" Watching the two girls leave, Lin Tian exhaled deeply; what just happened had almost scared him to death. That was too thrilling. Taking a deep breath, he knew he couldn''t stay here any longer, so he flew out immediately. Once outside, in a secluded corner, Lin Tian deactivated his invisibility. After becoming visible again, Lin Tian walked towards the dormitory while immersing part of his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness. As Lin Tian immersed his consciousness in the Sea of Consciousness, an electronic synthesized voice in his mind announced, "Super Chain Task: The ninth minor task of delivering a sanitary pad to Shen Mengyi is complete. Task completion reward: one Superpower Point." Hearing this announcement, Lin Tian scanned the space and indeed found an additional Superpower Point. "Added another drop of Superpower Point, now I have eight Superpower Points," he mused quietly as he walked toward the dormitory. Chapter 197 - 174 Su Momo While browsing through the superpower menu, Lin Tian walked toward the dorm. Before he knew it, Lin Tian had reached the boys'' dormitory. He glanced up at the building, pulled his consciousness back from the Sea of Consciousness, and then hurried upstairs. He hadn''t seen the guys for more than a day, and Lin Tian actually missed these screw-ups. Hurrying to the third floor, Lin Tian was about to rush into the dorm when suddenly, he saw Lin Tao and two others walking out. And judging by their demeanor, it seemed like they were going out. After a quick glance at the trio, Lin Tian asked somewhat astonished, "What''s up? Are you going out?" Seeing Lin Tian, Guo Rong''s eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Lin Tian, you''re just in time, let''s go together." "What''s going on?" Lin Tian looked at the three somewhat astonished. "Let''s talk while we walk!" Feng Jiabao tugged at Lin Tian and then began dragging him downstairs. Uh... Although it was a bit odd, Lin Tian still followed them downstairs. "What''s the big deal, spill it!" While walking downstairs, Lin Tian looked at the three curiously. At the same time, he noticed that Lin Tao seemed a bit off today. It seemed a bit... somber? "Let me tell you, do you know what big event happened after you left?" Guo Rong seemed a bit mysterious. "What?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled. The big thing Lin Tian could think of was his own capture. But obviously, they were not talking about that. So Lin Tian looked at Guo Rong with a puzzled face. "Let me tell you..." Guo Rong paused slightly, glanced at Lin Tao, raised his eyebrows, and chuckled: "Let me tell you, Lin Tao has fallen for a girl!" "Cut it out!" Hearing this, Lin Tian was speechless, giving the three a helpless look: "So he has a crush, so what? Just go for it, what''s the big deal in that!" As he said this, he glanced at Lin Tao beside him, Lin Tian grinned and put his arm around Lin Tao''s shoulder, laughing, "Taotao, don''t tell me you lack the courage to even pursue her!" "Not at all, you don''t know how stubborn this guy is. He''s been rejected like eight or ten times, and he''s going again!" Feng Jiabao said exasperatedly. "Exactly, exactly. We''re just going to accompany him this time," Guo Rong also interjected. "Crack!" Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled, then looked incredulous at Lin Tao: "Taotao, you''re really persistent, huh? Rejected so many times? And all within one day? Impressive!" he said, giving a thumbs up. Lin Tao pursed his lips and said nothing. Glancing at Lin Tao, Lin Tian, with his arm still around his shoulder, raised an eyebrow: "But what does that girl look like that you''re so hooked?" "But to tell you the truth, Lin Tao has quite the eye, that girl is beyond words, one wordawesome!" Guo Rong chuckled aside. "Really?" Lin Tian''s eyes brightened, chuckling: "Then I really need to see this for myself." Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While saying this, the four of them continued walking downstairs to the dorm building. Arriving downstairs at the dorm, they headed towards the academic buildings. Along the way, Lin Tian looked curiously at the trio: "What exactly happened, why was he rejected so many times? If someone pestered me like that, I''d smack him!" Saying this, Lin Tian chuckled and tousled Lin Tao''s shoulder, raising an eyebrow. "You don''t know, that girl is the president of the Swordsmanship Society. She said that only someone who can defeat her can be her boyfriend. She said she doesn''t need weaklings. So... you know!" Guo Rong chuckled. "Uh..." Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian said astonished, "So Lin Tao was going to challenge her seven or eight times? And got rejected?" "Of course!" Feng Jiabao shrugged helplessly. "Uh..." Staring at Lin Tao, after a while, Lin Tian shook his head helplessly: "Taotao, I really admire your courage!" Glancing coldly at Lin Tian, Lin Tao snorted and turned his head away somewhat annoyed: "If you''re not going to help, that''s fine, but do you have to mock me? Couldn''t you at least not be so harsh?" "Uh..." Lin Tian was stunned for a moment, then awkwardly smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "No way, man, I was just joking. Don''t worry, with me here, you''re definitely going to succeed. I''ve got your back!" Lin Tao glanced at Lin Tian and didn''t take it to heart, continuing forward. About ten minutes later, the four arrived at the fourth floor of the fifth teaching building, and then headed towards Hall A. "Ha! Ha!" Before they even entered, Lin Tian heard loud shouts. Arriving at the entrance, Lin Tian glanced at the sign at the door, which readthree black characters of the Swordsmanship Society. After a quick look, the four of them walked in. The moment Lin Tian and his friends entered, many people inside turned their eyes towards them. As they looked over, Lin Tian also glanced at them. Lin Tian swept his gaze around and saw that there were about forty or fifty people in the room, all dressed in white training outfits, some with masks on their heads and swords in their hands. Lin Tian''s gaze swept over these people, and suddenly, his eyes brightened. Chapter 198 - 175 Ill Help You His gaze swept over the members of the swordsmanship club, and suddenly, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, fixing on a girl. A beauty! Truly a beauty! Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With long, dark, and silky hair, fair skin, and most importantly, her height, which was around one hundred seventy-five centimeters, she even looked taller than Lin Tian. This height afforded her a pair of long, beautiful legs. Slender and straight, they were a sight of beauty. What particularly caught Lin Tian''s attention was the girl''s expressionher eyes appeared sharp and spirited. She seemed to be a girl with a strong personality and definite opinions. After glancing at the girl, Lin Tian slightly turned his head and whispered into Guo Rong''s ear, "Is it this girl?" "Yes!" Guo Rong whispered back, "Her name is Su Momo,m a Japanese Chinese." "Oh!" Lin Tian nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Lin Tao beside him. Just then, as Lin Tao entered, his eyes were fixed on Su Momo, treating everyone else as if they were air. Many in the swordsmanship club noticed them as they entered, gradually quieting the scene. Everyone turned their eyes toward Lin Tian and his friends. After a glance at Lin Tian and his friends, a tall, sunny-faced boy of about one hundred eighty centimeters approached them with a hostile expression. Annoyed, the young man swept his gaze over Lin Tian''s group and glared at Lin Tao, shouting angrily, "I told you, don''t come here anymore. If you keep this up, I won''t be nice!" Lin Tao ignored him, still staring at Su Momo not far away. Su Momo glanced at Lin Tao and shook her head helplessly, then stepped forward. As Su Momo approached, Lin Tian realized how tall she really was, especially her long, straight legs. Standing in front of Lin Tao, Su Momo looked somewhat helpless and after a brief silence, she spoke, "Please go back, I have said before, my boyfriend must be stronger than I am! If you want to be my boyfriend, please defeat the sword in my hand first!" she said, raising the sword in her hand. After a pause, Lin Tao, looking serious, looked up at Su Momo, "I''m ready, I want to challenge you again!" Su Momo looked somewhat helpless, shook her head, and apologized, "You''ve said this many times before, but you''ve failed every time. I won''t agree to it!" Having said that, Su Momo turned away and ignored Lin Tao. "Give me a chance!" Lin Tao stepped forward. "What now?" Seeing Lin Tao approach, the young man shook his sword and blocked Lin Tao. Su Momo then paused, turned, and after a moment of silence, looked at Lin Tao and said gently, "You are the most talented Sword Dao practitioner I have ever seen. Every time you come to challenge, I see significant improvement. Go back for now, keep cultivating, and I''ll wait for the day you truly challenge me successfully. Then, I''ll give you an opportunity." "I, I want to give it a try now," Lin Tao hesitated and then spoke. "Are you annoying? You want a contest, right? Come on, first compete with me. If you can''t even win against me, how can you talk about winning against the club president?" The young man, upon hearing Lin Tao''s persistence, got angry. Focusing on Su Momo, Lin Tao knew she would not give him another chance this time, but if he could win against this man, there still might be a chance. Thinking this, Lin Tao nodded, "Alright, let''s compete!" Immediately, the two took up long swords and began their contest on the spot. Swoosh swoosh! Watching Lin Tao''s movements, Lin Tian found that Lin Tao wielded his sword quite proficiently. However, he had never seen Lin Tao practicing this skill before. Could it be that he actually grew so much in one day? Lin Tian was slightly taken aback. Clap clap! Just as Lin Tian was amazed by Lin Tao''s talent, the two on the field began their offensive. Initially, Lin Tao was able to parry, looking evenly matched at first, but soon, Lin Tao was overpowered. Lin Tao had been pushed into defense. In the end, he couldn''t even defend himself. He was completely suppressed! Whiz whiz! Two strikes of Sword Aura flashed by! Lin Tao got hit several times on the chest, with the final strike hitting his hand. His hand hurt, and Lin Tao involuntarily relaxed his grip, and the sword he was holding snapped from his hand! "Leave," the man said indifferently, looking at the sword that had fallen on the ground. With his head lowered, Lin Tao remained silent. After standing quietly for a while, Lin Tao turned and left. Watching Lin Tao silently walk over, Lin Tian and the others didn''t know what to say. "Let''s go," Lin Tao said, his mood seemingly downcast as he glanced at his three roommates. "Trash, thinking he could challenge the president with that level?" "Right, a toad lusting after a swan''s flesh!" "..." As they were leaving, whispers of mockery followed from behind. "Fuck, what are you saying?" Hearing these unpleasant words, Feng Jiabao angrily turned around and stared at those people. "Let''s go, don''t talk anymore." Lin Tao pulled Feng Jiabao, forcing him to leave. Seeing this, Lin Tian didn''t say anything, following them out. Back in the dorm, the atmosphere was still downcast as Lin Tao''s mood was low. Seeing Lin Tao in that state, Lin Tian and the others could only try to console him, but it didn''t do much good. After talking for a while, it got quite late, and the dorms began to turn off the lights; everyone went to sleep. The next morning when Lin Tian got up, he was shocked to find that Lin Tao was not in his bed. Seeing that the quilt was neatly arranged, it was clear he hadn''t slept the night before. "Uh..." Seeing this, Lin Tian was stunned, recalling that Lin Tao hadn''t slept before they went to bed last night. Could it be that he really didn''t sleep all night? Chapter 199 - 175 Ill Help You_2 After a moment of daze, Lin Tian didn''t find anyone else in the dormitory. Seeing this, Lin Tian woke up his two roommates. After searching, he tried to call Lin Tao but no one answered, since his phone was left in the dormitory. After searching for a long time, finally, Guo Rong found Lin Tao on the rooftop. When Lin Tian arrived at the rooftop, he found Lin Tao sitting there drinking sullenly with four or five empty bottles beside him. Seeing Lin Tao''s despondent expression, Lin Tian was at a loss for words. He walked over and persuaded, "Hey, is it worth it? It''s just a woman!" "You don''t understand! Ever since I saw her, her image has been constantly in my mind." Lin Tao glanced at Lin Tian and took another gulp of beer. Lin Tian snatched the beer bottle from his hand and angrily said, "Drink any more and it will kill you. Can''t you wait? Didn''t she say that the day you defeat her, she will give you a chance?" "I''m afraid I won''t live to see that day!" Lin Tao said somewhat gloomily. Patting Lin Tao on the shoulder, Lin Tian squatted down, looked at him earnestly, and asked, "Do you really like her that much?" "Nonsense!" Lin Tao gave Lin Tian a look. "Are you sure?" Lin Tian asked again. Lin Tao didn''t say anything, turned his head away, and didn''t bother to answer Lin Tian''s boring question. "Alright!" Lin Tian patted Lin Tao on the shoulder, stood up, took a deep breath, and said earnestly, "Since you are so serious, I''ll help you!" "You? Forget about it!" Lin Tao looked up at Lin Tian and shook his head. "Oh? You don''t believe me?" Lin Tian laughed. Giving Lin Tian a look, Lin Tao snatched the beer bottle from Lin Tian''s hand and took another drink. By his demeanor, he clearly didn''t believe what Lin Tian said. Shaking his head speechlessly, Lin Tian said to Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao beside him, "It''s up to you guys now, I''ve got to get busy." Having said that, Lin Tian turned around and left. "This..." Seeing Lin Tian just walk away like that, Guo Rong and the others were stunned. He just left? What happened to helping out? Geez! Coming down from the rooftop, Lin Tian returned to the dormitory. Back in the dormitory, Lin Tian sat in his spot, closed his eyes, and let his consciousness immerse itself in the Sea of Consciousness. As his consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian instantly summoned the Superpower menu. Scanning the Superpower menu, Lin Tian''s gaze instantly focused on a superpower: ''TransferAllows one to transfer one''s experiences to another. (Effective for one month) Requires one Superpower Point to exchange. "Transfer! That''s the superpower!" Seeing this superpower, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up. Lin Tian was planning to use this superpower to help Lin Tao. Since Lin Tian couldn''t make a move this time, the only one who could was Lin Tao, so Lin Tian planned to learn swordsmanship himself first, and then transfer that swordsmanship to Lin Tao. It''s not about transferring the superpower to Lin Tao, but transferring the swordsmanship experience to Lin Tao! After taking a glance at this superpower, Lin Tian made up his mind and opened his eyes. Opening his eyes, Lin Tian took out his computer from the cupboard, quickly turned it on, opened Baidu, and typed two words into it: Swordsmanship! As Lin Tian searched, a heap of links appeared. Lin Tian began to learn. Time passed bit by bit as Lin Tian studied, and before he knew it, the morning had gone by. In the middle, Lin Tian ate lunch and then continued studying. A few hours later, Lin Tian looked at the time on the computer; it was already two in the afternoon. "This will do." Nodding, Lin Tian closed his computer. Having studied the theoretical knowledge of swordsmanship all morning, what remained was the practice. Thinking this, Lin Tian stood up and walked outside the dormitory. While leaving, he casually locked the dormitory door. By then, the dormitory was empty except for Lin Tian. Feng Jiabao and the others had already gone to practice swordsmanship with Lin Tao. Lin Tao had not given up. He planned to challenge once he was mature enough. Locking the dormitory door, Lin Tian walked towards the grove beside the library. Next to the Wu''an University library, there was a large quiet grove. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian was standing in the grove beside the library. Glancing at the ground, Lin Tian bent over and picked up a one-meter-long, thumb-thick twig. Holding the twig, Lin Tian took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes. Contemplating! At that moment, the swordsmanship materials Lin Tian had seen were flashing rapidly through his mind. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With his superb learning ability, Lin Tian was rapidly absorbing the information in his mind! After standing silently for a long time, suddenly, Lin Tian opened his eyes wide and shouted loudly! His hand thrust fiercely! Whoosh whoosh! Lin Tian''s hand moved rapidly, fluttering! In the beginning, Lin Tian''s movements were somewhat chaotic and unfamiliar, but as time passed, his movements got faster and became more graceful! With practice, the swordsmanship information in his mind was quickly absorbed and understood by Lin Tian. Lin Tian waved continuously for an hour! An hour later, Lin Tian slowly exhaled and gradually finished his work! Now Lin Tian had completely absorbed all the swordsmanship knowledge in his mind. Holding a wooden stick, Lin Tian thought to himself, "With this level of skill, defeating Su Momo should be no problem, and if I teach this skill to Lin Tao, he should be okay too. Should I teach it to him now?" After pondering for a moment, Lin Tian decided to wait. Because as he integrated the swordsmanship knowledge from his mind, Lin Tian had developed his own ideas about swordsmanship. He also gained his own understanding of Sword Dao! Lin Tian planned to create his own swordsmanship! An awesome swordsmanship! Lin Tian took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and stood quietly. Lin Tian contemplated and evolved the ideas in his mind... Lin Tian stood like this for an hour, and after an hour, he suddenly opened his eyes and flicked his wrist! Swoosh! Lin Tian''s palm thrust the wooden stick fiercely! Crack! Suddenly, a thick tree trunk in front of Lin Tian developed a round hole! Insert! The wooden stick in Lin Tian''s hand pierced directly into the tree trunk. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian was very satisfied. Just now, Lin Tian had moved very quickly, but the force he had used was not great; the strength Lin Tian employed was entirely within the range of a normal person''s strength. In other words, a normal person, with the same swordsmanship as Lin Tian, could also insert a thumb-sized wooden stick into the trunk of a tree without breaking the stick! This was the technique of strength. In that brief thrust, Lin Tian utilized his body''s posture, the vibration of tiny muscles in his body, and even considered the resistance of the wind, among other factors! These factors combined allowed Lin Tian to achieve this effect with such minimal force. This swordsmanship had been conceived by Lin Tian in just one hour! It was also the essence and summary of Lin Tian''s swordsmanshipThrust! This was not just a simple thrust, but it was like the Sword Drawing Technique from martial arts novels! Although it was just one move, it was the quintessence of the technique! Simplify the complex! Gripping the wooden stick, Lin Tian pulled it out from the tree trunk. After removing the stick, Lin Tian glanced at the small round hole on the trunk, finding it to be three to four centimeters deep. "It''s good now, I can teach this skill to Lin Tao. With ''Thrust,'' nothing can go wrong!" Lin Tian inwardly nodded. "Buzz buzz..." At that moment, a fly buzzed around Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced up at the fly, narrowed his eyes slightly, and flicked his wrist! Thrust! Crack! The fly was instantly split in half! Lin Tian gave the halved fly a faint glance and started walking outside. He was now going to find Lin Tao. Chapter 200 - 176: Come Again At that time, Lin Tao was practicing his swordsmanship in the quiet bamboo grove next to the building. After about fifteen minutes, Lin Tian found Lin Tao in the bamboo grove, practicing with his sword. To practice swordsmanship, Lin Tao had even bought a sword especially for this, of course, the sword was not sharpened. Whoosh! Whoosh! From a distance, Lin Tian noticed that Lin Tao''s skills seemed to have improved again after just one day. "He really does have some talent!" Seeing this scene, Lin Tian thought. Maybe he and Su Momo were indeed a good match. Thinking this, Lin Tian stepped forward and walked over. Hearing footsteps, Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao, who were sitting nearby playing with their phones out of boredom, instantly looked up and towards the direction where the footsteps were coming from. Upon looking, they immediately saw Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, what are you doing here?" Guo Rong asked curiously. He remembered that when they left, Lin Tian was still in the dorm watching swordsmanship videos. "Of course I came to help!" Lin Tian chuckled and walked over, turning his gaze towards Lin Tao. After watching Lin Tao make a few moves, Lin Tian suddenly spoke, "Stop for a moment." "What for?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Lin Tao stopped what he was doing and looked at Lin Tian curiously. "Do you still want to beat Su Momo?" Lin Tian looked at him. Lin Tao rolled his eyes in annoyance: "If you''re asking such a stupid question, don''t ask." "Okay then, since you want to, I''ll help you!" Lin Tian chuckled. "How will you help?" Lin Tao shook the sword in his hand, sounding somewhat distracted. He didn''t believe Lin Tian at all. How could he possibly help? "Enough, no more talk, you''ll know when it''s time," Lin Tian said with a mysterious smile, then turned to ask Guo Rong, "Is Su Momo still at the swordsmanship club now?" "She should be, Taotao said she''d be there all day today." Saying this, Guo Rong looked uncertainly towards Lin Tao. Without lifting his head, Lin Tao slowly rubbed the sword in his hand and responded without looking up, "Indeed, she is there." "Great! If she''s there, it will be easy!" Lin Tian chuckled, pulled Lin Tao by the hand, and walked outside. "What for?" Lin Tao was taken aback and followed involuntarily as they walked out. "To challenge her!" Lin Tian replied while pulling Lin Tao along. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Challenge what? I''m not ready at all, I plan on going over when I''m capable enough," Lin Tao said, looking somewhat helpless. "Don''t worry, I''ll help you!" Lin Tian didn''t stop walking as he pulled Lin Tao along. "How can you help me? Stop joking around!" Lin Tao didn''t believe him and struggled with his hand in an attempt to break free from Lin Tian''s grasp. Feeling Lin Tao''s struggle, Lin Tian stopped walking and looked at him seriously, "Do you trust me?" "I trust you, but..." "No buts, if you trust me, just follow me. I will help you, I''ll sort it out!" Lin Tian interrupted Lin Tao and continued to pull him forward. Despite his disbelief, Lin Tao still followed Lin Tian. Not wanting to hurt Lin Tian''s pride was one thing, but more importantly, it was as Lin Tian said; everything Lin Tian had assured had come true no matter how impossible it seemed. It was with this mindset that Lin Tao went along. Meanwhile, Guo Rong and the others were stunned for a moment before hurrying after them. The reason Lin Tian did not tell Lin Tao the reason was mainly threefold. The first was not knowing how to explain this ability. He couldn''t just say that he could impart skills, as that seemed inappropriate! So Lin Tian decided not to talk about it and planned to let Lin Tao experience it directly. As for why he didn''t impart the skills to Lin Tao right away, it was because the impartation was time-limited; the experience would wear off after a month. Lin Tian figured that imparting the skills later would give Lin Tao more time to adapt. The last reason he didn''t provide the swordsmanship to Lin Tao in advance was very important. Lin Tian wanted to show off. Imagine, when Lin Tao stepped onto the stage, when Lin Tao thought it impossible to win, suddenly discovering he had the ability. What a thrilling moment that would be. Lin Tian liked that feeling. Since Lin Tian wouldn''t say, and Lin Tao and the others didn''t keep asking, the four of them headed to the swordsmanship club. Twenty minutes later, the four arrived at the swordsmanship club again. As soon as they entered the club, the scene quieted down, and everyone turned their gaze toward the four newcomers. Seeing the four, the members of the swordsmanship club were somewhat irritated, followed by murmurs of discussion and mocking comments. "These idiots are back, will they ever learn?" "Exactly, they''re just asking for trouble! This time we''ll teach them a good lesson." "So annoying, they''re here again!" ... Chapter 201 - 177: The Awesome Lin Tao Seeing Lin Tian and his three companions, Su Momo frowned as she practiced her swordsmanship. This time, she was truly annoyed. Even though she was somewhat fond of Lin Tao''s natural talent for swordsmanship, Lin Tao was always so overconfident and unaware of his shortcomings, which really annoyed her. Glancing over the group, Su Momo turned her back to ignore them, deciding not to bother with these people this time. Seeing that Lin Tian and his friends had come over again, the young man who had defeated Lin Tao approached with a look of anger on his face. Standing in front of the four, he glared at Lin Tao with a gloomy expression and mocked, "You really have some nerve, showing up again. What do you want now?" Lin Tao didn''t say anything; to tell the truth, it wasn''t his idea to come here this time. Thinking Lin Tao was feeling guilty for not speaking, the young man continued to taunt him, "What''s the matter, wasn''t last time''s lesson enough? Do you want to try again? Come on then, this time I won''t hold back, and I''ll show you just how high the sky is and how thick the earth is!" He was truly annoyed! If it weren''t for Su Momo being there, he really would have wanted to send Lin Tao to the hospital. But this time, he did not plan to hold back; he intended to teach Lin Tao a lesson. Hearing the malice in the man''s tone, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, gave him a dismissive glance, and said scornfully, "You want to compete, do you? Bring it on, just don''t cry for mommy when the time comes." Hearing Lin Tian''s taunting, the man''s eyebrows twitched; he wanted to curse but, thinking better of it, held back with a clenched jaw and said irritably, "Quit the chatter, come on! Hmph!" A flash of anger crossed his eyes; this time, he was determined to send Lin Tao to the hospital. "Go on!" Hearing the man''s words, Lin Tian pushed Lin Tao''s back, sending him forward. In that pushing moment, Lin Tian used his superpower to transfer abilities! He sent his experience to Lin Tao! "Uh..." Pushed forward by Lin Tian like this, Lin Tao couldn''t help but stagger a few steps forward. Lin Tao turned around awkwardly to look at Lin Tian. "Go on! It''s fine! Trust me!" Lin Tian gave Lin Tao an ok gesture. "..." Lin Tao was speechless. What was this supposed to mean? It was fine? There was a huge problem! Was this supposed to be help? He hadn''t seen any help! Lin Tao was speechless. Nonetheless, Lin Tao, having been pushed out by Lin Tian, could no longer back down without being ridiculed to death. With resignation, Lin Tao shook his head and stepped onto the competition stage. Seeing Lin Tao take the stage, the young man also stepped up. The two then silently faced each other. Glancing at the two competitors, a murmuring voice came from below. "Wang Bao isn''t going to show any mercy this time, right?" "How could he? Didn''t you see? Wang Bao is pissed, it''s going to be a good show!" "That guy is doomed!" someone shook their head. "Certainly, serves him right!" "Exactly, I can''t stand people like that, unable to win but still keep showing up, I''ve wanted to teach him a lesson for a long time!" "Yes, indeed..." A chorus of bragging voices rose from below; they all believed Lin Tao was going to be soundly defeated. Yet, listening to these voices, Lin Tian wore a confident expression. Defeat? How could that be possible? During that push a moment ago, Lin Tian had used his superpower to transfer his swordsmanship knowledge to Lin Tao. Now, even though Lin Tao was unaware, he would feel it as soon as he held the sword. The duel required using specific swords, so Lin Tao''s usual sword was currently with Lin Tian. Tossing a sword to Lin Tao, the young man asked, "Ready now?" "I..." Lin Tao began to say something, but upon gripping the sword, he paused, staring at it in bewilderment. This feeling... The sword in Lin Tao''s hand felt incredibly familiar, as if it were an extension of his own body. Very familiar! This sensation was one Lin Tao had never experienced before. Why did it feel like this? With a sudden realization, Lin Tao turned to look at Lin Tian! Could it be Lin Tian? Noticing Lin Tao''s puzzled gaze, Lin Tian smiled slightly and gave another ok gesture! "Are you ready yet?" Seeing Lin Tao lost in thought, the young man asked impatiently. "Ah? Yes, ready!" Coming back to his senses, Lin Tao nodded. Once Lin Tao put on his mask and was prepared, the young man''s sword vibrated with a sudden flick! Whoosh! The strike was swift and ruthless! Seeing this, a fresh wave of discussion erupted from the spectators. "Brother Bao is serious!" "That guy is done for!" Seeing Brother Bao''s thrust, a wave of discussion erupted from below, all of which were sure of one thing: Lin Tao was in trouble. As Brother Bao made his move, Lin Tao''s eyes narrowed... He felt that Brother Bao''s thrust was very slow, very slow... At the same time, he also felt that Brother Bao''s thrust was full of openings, his whole body riddled with vulnerabilities! This scene left Lin Tao stunned. Whiz! While Lin Tao was lost in shock, suddenly Brother Bao''s sword stabbed directly towards Lin Tao''s chest. Seeing this, before Lin Tao could even react, his body had already moved on its own. Whiz! Swoosh! Snap! Lin Tao thrust his sword! As fast as lightning! As if he had practiced it thousands and thousands of times! Clang! With a clanging sound, a sword fell to the ground. Clang clang! Looking at the sword that had fallen to the ground, everyone was stunned. Staring dumbfounded... On the competition platform, Lin Tao still held the posture he had a moment ago, his sword aimed at Brother Bao''s hand... S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While Brother Bao''s sword had already dropped to the ground, his face frozen in bewilderment. Nobody expected this scene! Fast! Lin Tao''s thrust was too fast! After being dumbfounded for quite a while, the scene immediately became noisy, as a wave of discussion broke out. "Did you see what just happened?" "No, it was too fast!" "You didn''t see it either?" "No, his speed was too fast, I didn''t even know when he made his move." "How is that possible? It''s unbelievable!" A myriad of discussions filled the area. Brother Bao looked somewhat dumbly at the sword in his right hand, his face full of astonishment. He hadn''t seen it coming at all! He never expected Lin Tao to have such a fast thrust. It was simply as fast as lightning! He hadn''t had time to react before he was hit. Holding the sword in his hand, Lin Tao was also somewhat shocked, his expression a little bewildered. Others might not understand, but he was also at a loss. He had absolutely no idea what had happened. When Brother Bao''s sword was about to stab him in the chest, for some reason, his body had an automatic reflex. And his movements were very skilled, the thrust was as if he had practiced it thousands and thousands of times. It felt so familiar. What was going on? Lin Tao thought to himself, bewildered. Thinking of something, Lin Tao turned his head to look at Lin Tian in the audience. Noticing Lin Tao''s glance, Lin Tian cracked a grin, displaying a brilliant smile. Seeing the smile on Lin Tian''s face, Lin Tao felt uncertain. He was now almost completely certain that the changes he was experiencing were brought about by Lin Tian! The commotion also drew Su Momo''s attention. At the beginning, she hadn''t paid any mind to their match. Thus, she didn''t know what had happened! She had assumed the outcome of their match was predetermined from the start. But now, the surrounding comments made Su Momo startle! Su Momo furrowed her brows, turned her body, and flipped her long hair back, looking at the stage with confusion. As soon as she turned around, she saw Wang Bao''s sword on the ground. She thought, "Did Wang Bao lose?" He actually defeated Wang Bao? How was that possible? Su Momo focused intently on Lin Tao, her expression filled with confusion! Chapter 202 - 178 Brother Hasnt Played Basketball for Many Years "Again!" shouted Wang Bao, confused, during Su Momo''s moment of doubt. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He couldn''t accept defeat! He couldn''t accept that he had failed like this! He thought it was just his own carelessness! He simply couldn''t believe that Lin Taowho was still useless yesterdaycould beat him today without the slightest chance to fight back. With a roar, Wang Bao bent down to pick up the sword from the ground and pointed it at Lin Tao once again. Lin Tao glanced over and didn''t seem to mind. Actually, he was also confused, although he guessed it had something to do with Lin Tian, he still wanted to try, so he didn''t refuse Wang Bao''s challenge. Taking a deep breath, Wang Bao narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Lin Tao, beginning to adjust his state. Seeing this scene, the audience widened their eyes and held their breath. They all wanted to know what had just happened and whether Lin Tao''s recent strike had been a fluke. Staring intently at Lin Tao, Wang Bao exhaled slowly and suddenly burst out, thrusting his sword towards Lin Tao! Whoosh! Uh... Wang Bao stared dumbfounded at the sword pressing against his throat, not moving a muscle. And at that time, the sword in his hand hadn''t even been thrust forward. Just as Wang Bao was about to swing his sword, suddenly Lin Tao whooshed his own sword. A flash of white light passed, and by the time Wang Bao realized it, Lin Tao''s sword was already at his throat! Fast! Incredibly fast! So fast it was unthinkable! After a moment of stunned silence, a buzz of discussion rose from the crowd. "Hey, did you see that?" "No, I only saw a flash of white light! It was too fast!" "Incredible!" ... A buzz of discussion rose from below. Seeing Lin Tao''s sword strike as swift as lightning, Su Momo''s beautiful eyes shimmered with light, and at the same time, she felt puzzled. That move shouldn''t be within Lin Tao''s abilities, could he have improved so much in one day? Gazing at the sword at his throat, Wang Bao felt indignant. After a moment, he shouted, "Again!" "Alright!" At this moment, Su Momo stepped forward. Walking up to the stage, Su Momo stood in front of Lin Tao and calmly looked at him, saying softly, "I accept your challenge!" An accident might happen once, but twice would not be accidental! She was very curious about what was going on with Lin Tao! "Momo!" Wang Bao felt reluctant. Waving her hand, Su Momo didn''t let Wang Bao continue speaking, took up the sword, bowed to Lin Tao with a serious face, and said, "Su Momo seeks your guidance." "Uh..." After a moment, Lin Tao mimicked Su Momo and bowed as well. After bowing, the two looked at each other. After a silent exchange of looks, suddenly, Su Momo made her move. Whoosh! A flash of white light! Stunned, Su Momo looked down somewhat blankly at the sword pressing against her right wrist, lost in thought. Just as Su Momo was about to draw her sword, she felt a flash of white light and then, Lin Tao''s sword was already pressing against her wrist. Fast! Unbelievably fast! And such a strong sense of prediction! Looking up slowly, Su Momo stared at Lin Tao with a stunned expression. At that time, Lin Tao still looked somewhat bewildered. He had no idea what was happening. As Su Momo was about to unsheathe her sword, Lin Tao''s mind instantly perceived her intention, and he wanted to stop Su Momo from drawing her sword. And as he had that thought, his body moved on its own. To Lin Tao, it felt instinctive, as if his body reacted faster than his mind. Still stunned, Su Momo looked at the sword at her wrist. Taking a deep breath, she looked at Lin Tao earnestly and asked, "May we try again?" Lin Tao hesitated, then nodded. But the second time was the same. As soon as Su Momo had the desire to make a move, Lin Tao''s sword immediately ended it. Seeing this, Su Momo had to admit that she indeed couldn''t resist Lin Tao''s sword strike! It was too powerful! Unbelievably powerful! How did he become so strong within a single day? As a Sword Maniac, Su Momo began to ponder this question in her mind! After a moment of silence, as if realizing something, Su Momo looked up at Lin Tao: "I''ll accept your pursuit, but whether we get together or not, we still need to get to know each other." Su Momo planned to get to know Lin Tao personally to see what was really happening with him! Hearing her words, the crowd went quiet once again. All eyes on Lin Tao were filled with envy. Most of the members of the swordsmanship society were male, and most had come for Su Momo. And now, Su Momo had agreed to give this short guy a chance? Not cool! They were not cool with it! "Momo!" Hearing Su Momo''s words, Wang Bao by her side was shocked and spoke anxiously, but Su Momo did not turn to look at him. Hearing Su Momo''s words, Lin Tao was stunned for a moment, then a hint of ecstasy flashed across his eyes. After savoring the joy, he suddenly turned and ran to Lin Tian. Upon reaching Lin Tian, Lin Tao quickly pulled him aside and asked in a whisper, "What''s going on?" "What''s going on?" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "I, I feel different, I was never this powerful before," Lin Tao said doubtfully, suspecting that all this was Lin Tian''s doing. Lin Tian patted Lin Tao on the shoulder, grinning, "Brother, I can only help you this far, remember, your technique is only good for one month. You need to make good use of that time, try to win Su Momo over, and take this opportunity to study and understand the feeling. Otherwise, it won''t be good if you''re exposed after a month." Chapter 203 - 178 Brother Hasnt Played Basketball for Many Years_2 "A month, huh? Uh..." Lin Tao looked at Lin Tian with a somewhat dazed expression. Patting Lin Tao on the shoulder, Lin Tian glanced at Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao, who had just walked out, and waved to call them over, "Let''s go." With that, Lin Tian led the way outside. After a moment of being stunned, Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao quickly caught up with Lin Tian. As soon as they did, Guo Rong turned back and looked at Lin Tao, who was still standing there in a daze, and asked, "What about him?" "What about him? Are you going to interfere with his girl-chasing or something?" Lin Tian rolled his eyes. "Right, Lin Tian, did you really do this?" "Do what?" "Making Lin Tao so awesome?" "Buddha says, not to be said!" Lin Tian chuckled mischievously. "Then... Can you also make me a Martial World master? I don''t ask for much, just wall-walking will do!" Guo Rong giggled, moving closer. Glancing at Guo Rong''s figure covered in fat, Lin Tian sneered, "When you lose all that fat, we''ll talk. Wall-walking, huh! Pssh!" "Hey, don''t be so discouraging, okay!" Guo Rong protested with an unsatisfied face. Lin Tian didn''t respond and continued walking briskly ahead. ... The next three days passed relatively peacefully. During these days, Lin Tian didn''t receive any missions, spending his time either in class or occasionally hanging out with Bu Mengting. However, Lin Tao was rarely seen, as he often left early and returned late. Seeing the sweet smile on his face, Lin Tian guessed that things must be going well for him. But whenever Lin Tian asked him about his progress, Lin Tao stubbornly refused to reveal anything. After asking a few times and growing tired of it, Lin Tian also stopped asking. That afternoon, after class, Lin Tian took out his cell phone with a copy of "Basics of Chinese Medicine" in hand. Flipping through the phone book, Lin Tian dialed Bu Mengting''s number. "Hey, Mengting? What are you up to? I just got out of class!" Already? That was fast," came Bu Mengting''s somewhat surprised voice over the phone, along with some noisy background noise. "Only had two classes today." Hearing the noisy background in the call, Lin Tian asked, "Where are you? It''s so loud?" "Oh, I''m watching a basketball game. It''s between our department and the computer science department." "A basketball game? What''s so interesting about that." Lin Tian rolled his eyes. "It''s not bad, you know. It would be even better if you came," Bu Mengting''s sweet laughter came from the phone. "Forget it, it''s boring. I haven''t played basketball for a long time, there''s no challenge in it. Anyway, which court are you at? I''ll come find you." "Let me check, oh, court number twenty." "Okay, I''ll head over now." Holding the Chinese Medicine book, Lin Tian shook his head and walked towards the basketball courts. With only Lin Tian by himself now, Lin Tao had gone off to pursue a girl, while Guo Rong and the others were still in the classroom, reading. Arriving at court number twenty after about fifteen minutes, Lin Tian. Scanning the inside of the court, Lin Tian saw that a game was in progress, though it seemed to be almost over. Meanwhile, a crowd had gathered around the court, and cheering could be heard now and then. Lin Tian''s gaze swept through the onlookers, and before long, he spotted Bu Mengting not too far away. At that moment, Bu Mengting was intently watching the game, looking very absorbed, her face occasionally showing signs of tension. After glancing at her, Lin Tian didn''t rush over but stood by and watched the game for a while. Lin Tian noticed that there was one player on each team whose skills weren''t bad. Whether it was jumping, shooting, or dribbling, everything was impressive. What also caught Lin Tian''s attention was that this guy was quite handsome. Every time this guy got the ball, the surrounding girls would let out exited screams. "Wang Bin! Oh!" "I love you!" In the crowd, even some bold girls started shouting towards Wang Bin. In his hands, Wang Bin held the basketball, and whenever he heard the calls from the girls around him, a charming smile appeared on his face; yet he kept glancing over at Bu Mengting. Bu Mengting was nervously watching the game inside, clearly enjoying the basketball match! Seeing this, Wang Bin smiled slightly, knowing his chance to shine had come! Wang Bin quickly dribbled the ball, swayed left and right, and made a lightning-fast breakthrough, charging past the last defender. Wang Bin suddenly leapt into the air! With one hand gripping the basketball, he fiercely slammed it down! Bang! A violent dunk! "Oh! So cool!" The air filled with the screams of girls nearby. "Ah!" Bu Mengting let out a disappointed sigh upon witnessing this scene. Because Wang Bin was a player from the opposing team. Glancing up at Wang Bin, Bu Mengting thought to herself, this guy is really impressive. After the dunk, Wang Bin kept his gaze fixed on Bu Mengting, watching her expression. At this moment, Bu Mengting looked up and their eyes met instantly. Wang Bin flashed Bu Mengting a charming smile. Then he turned and walked away. Seeing this, a female classmate beside Bu Mengting patted her arm and laughed, "The basketball prince seems to be into you!" "No way!" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes at her. "Definitely, didn''t you see he doesn''t even care about the others? I''ve been watching; he''s already stolen glances at you plenty of times!" the girl giggled. "You must be mistaken!" Bu Mengting was somewhat speechless. She didn''t take the words to heart. On the other side, Lin Tian frowned slightly. He had also noticed that Wang Bin seemed to be interested in Bu Mengting. After casting a glance at Wang Bin, Lin Tian felt a bit annoyed. Damn it! Daring to fancy my woman, as if he didn''t know his own worth. After watching for a few more minutes, Lin Tian realized that this kid really had his sights set on Bu Mengting. Just within thirty minutes, his gaze had wandered towards Bu Mengting no less than seven or eight times. And every time, it was in front of Bu Mengting that he intentionally showed off his ball skills. What made Lin Tian even more speechless was that the opposing players were too unskilled, allowing every one of his flashy moves to succeed. A minute later, the referee blew the whistle indicating the end of the game. Casting a glance at Wang Bin, Lin Tian walked towards Bu Mengting. Just as Lin Tian was walking towards Bu Mengting, Wang Bin also, holding a basketball, made his way towards her. Arriving in front of Bu Mengting, Wang Bin gave her a slight smile, "Beauty, do you like basketball?" "It''s okay, I guess!" Bu Mengting looked up at Wang Bin, somewhat taken aback, not expecting him to come talk to her. "Want me to teach you?" Wang Bin spun the red basketball in his hands with a sunny smile. "No, thank you!" Despite wondering why he approached her, Bu Mengting still politely shook her head. "No problem, I am really good, and you can even watch me dunk!" Wang Bin said with a confident smile. "Dunk..." Bu Mengting was somewhat speechless. After giving him a look, Bu Mengting shook her head wordlessly, "In terms of dunking, my boyfriend is much better than you, and way more handsome." "Impossible! I haven''t heard of anyone at Martial University who can dunk better than me. Besides, you must be a freshman, where could you have a boyfriend!" Wang Bin looked incredulous. "Believe it or not, you''ll see when he comes!" Bu Mengting wasn''t pleased with his unexplained arrogance. "Alright, when he comes, I really want to see for myself. But if he doesn''t show up, can I take the beauty out for a meal?" Wang Bin smiled slightly. From his confident smile, he clearly didn''t believe that anyone at Martial University could dunk better than him, nor did he believe that Bu Mengting had a boyfriend. He thought Bu Mengting was just bluffing him! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "..." Bu Mengting was at a loss for words. At that moment, she finally realized, it turns out this guy wanted to pursue her. Thinking this, Bu Mengting became even more speechless and at the same time, she couldn''t help wishing for Lin Tian to come over and give him a harsh lesson. That would put an end to his arrogance! And just as Bu Mengting had this thought, Lin Tian, who had been standing behind her for a while, was taken aback. A synthesized electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Mission: Fulfill Bu Mengting''s wish by showing off cool basketball moves to teach Wang Bin a lesson. Reward upon mission completion, one Supernatural Point." While Lin Tian was stunned, Wang Bin''s voice reached his ears again, "How tall is your boyfriend?" "Him? Around 1.75 meters, I guess." "1.75 meters and he wants to dunk? Don''t joke around, you''re definitely fooling me!" Hearing Bu Mengting''s answer, Wang Bin was even more convinced that she was lying. 1.75 meters and able to dunk? It''s a question whether he could even reach the basket at that height. Having heard enough, Lin Tian stepped forward quickly, gave Wang Bin a look, and said expressionlessly, "I am her boyfriend." Chapter 204 - 179: The Collapsed Basketball Hoop! "Lin Tian?" Hearing Lin Tian''s voice behind her, Bu Mengting was startled for a moment and then revealed a hint of surprise on her face. Wang Bin looked at Lin Tian with a bit of astonishment; he hadn''t expected someone to actually step forward. And this person was indeed Bu Mengting''s boyfriend. Staring somewhat blankly at Lin Tian, Wang Bin turned to Bu Mengting in amazement and asked, "Is this really your boyfriend?" "What''s wrong?" Hearing the skepticism in Wang Bin''s tone, Bu Mengting became unhappy, held Lin Tian''s hand tighter and looked at him with displeasure. "Uh, nothing. I just didn''t expect it," Wang Bin said somewhat awkwardly. He had not thought Bu Mengting had a boyfriend, because his inquiries had suggested she didn''t have one. However, thinking of something, Wang Bin looked Lin Tian up and down with a hint of suspicion: "Do you play basketball?" "Not bad, I guess!" Lin Tian said indifferently. "Mengting says you''re really good at basketball, and that you can even dunk?" Wang Bin looked at Lin Tian with a face full of doubt. Upon hearing Wang Bin''s words, Lin Tian''s face immediately darkened as he frowned at him, saying somewhat rudely, "Don''t call her that, alright? Is Mengting somebody you can just call by name? Besides, what does it matter to you whether I dunk or not?" After hearing Lin Tian''s blunt words, Wang Bin couldn''t bother to play the gentleman anymore and sneered, "She isn''t your wife, why can''t I call her? I''m interested in pursuing her!" "Who likes you? Wishful thinking!" Bu Mengting huffed angrily upon hearing Wang Bin''s words, and gave him a fierce glare. "Whether you like me or not is your business, but pursuing you is my business," Wang Bin said earnestly as he looked at Bu Mengting. "You..." Bu Mengting looked at him, fuming with anger; she had never encountered someone so shameless. "Heh..." Lin Tian chuckled, at a loss for words. He wondered if he should just beat the guy up, to put him in his place and teach him a lesson about overstepping. Hearing Lin Tian''s chuckle, Wang Bin turned his head, looked Lin Tian up and down, and laughed, "I heard you''re great at dunking? How about you show off a little bit and open my eyes?" Despite saying this, the sarcasm in Wang Bin''s tone was clear to everyone. Glancing at him, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Brother hasn''t played basketball in many years, but since you are so eager to see, I might as well satisfy your curiosity." With that, Lin Tian hooked his foot around a red basketball that wasn''t far away and flicked it up. With the basketball in hand, Lin Tian headed towards the court. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Bin''s eyes flickered, and he quickly walked over to the basketball court. Clapping his hands to get everyone''s attention, he shouted to the surrounding students, "Quiet down, everyone! A dunking master is about to show us a dunk. He''s a genuine dunking expert, and he said himself, his dunking will utterly defeat mine!" "What?" "A dunk? Who is it?" "Him?" Soon, many people turned their gaze towards Lin Tian. "He''s going to dunk? No way, how tall is he? Not even 1.8 meters, right?" "Definitely under 1.8 meters. Can he even dunk at that height?" "And he can outdo the dunking Divine King Wang Bin? Really?" A chorus of speculative murmurs rose from the crowd. Hearing the murmurs around him, Wang Bin smiled subtly; this was the effect he desired. He didn''t believe Lin Tian could dunk at all; even if he could, it would likely be a struggle. Wang Bin wanted to stir up the hype so that if Lin Tian couldn''t even manage a dunk, it would leave him embarrassed. Then, when he performed an explosive dunk himself, he would surely impress Bu Mengting and show his affection! Lin Tian, of course, was aware of Wang Bin''s intentions. After giving him a glance, Lin Tian let out a cold laugh, "Humph, you''re probably going to be disappointed this time." With the basketball in hand, Lin Tian stopped five meters outside the three-point line. Lin Tian looked up at the basket. Noticing Lin Tian''s actions, everyone around went silent, all eyes on Lin Tian. They knew he was about to begin. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian broke into a quick run-up. His foot kicked off the ground and Lin Tian''s body soared into the air! Seeing where Lin Tian had jumped from, everyone was stunned, their eyes wide open. The three-point line! Lin Tian had actually taken off from the three-point line! This... All watchers were astounded by the sight! Who else dunks starting from beyond the three-point line? Could he actually fly? Everyone wore a look of complete astonishment. Wang Bin was also taken aback, and then a hint of mockery flashed across his face. Jumped from the three-point line? Are they crazy? Even in the NBA, I''ve never heard of anyone jumping from the three-point line! Jumping from the two-point line is already pretty awesome! This **** actually jumped from the three-point line! Wang Bin waited to see Lin Tian make a fool of himself! But then, Wang Bin was stunned. Wang Bin looked up blankly at Lin Tian with his head tilted back. Fly! Fly! Lin Tian''s body soared higher and higher! After jumping from beyond the three-point line, Lin Tian''s body took off, gliding a distance, and instead of falling to the ground, he flew even higher, zooming straight for the basket. "So high..." Someone muttered while looking up. High! Lin Tian jumped so high, it was like he had springs under his feet. Whoosh! Accompanied by a fierce whooshing sound, Lin Tian''s body spun around 360 degrees, then grabbed the basketball and slammed it violently into the hoop! Roar! Bang! With a loud noise, the hoop shook violently. Creak~! Suddenly, the entire basketball stand began to wobble. Creak~! Slowly, the whole basketball stand started to topple over. "Ah, it''s falling down!" A shocked cry came from the crowd. Holding onto the hoop and seeing the basketball stand slowly begin to fall, Lin Tian let go and quickly dodged. Bang! The moment Lin Tian moved aside, the entire basketball stand fell to the ground. After glancing at the basketball crushed under the stand, Lin Tian clapped his hands and walked up to Wang Bin with a smile, saying cheerfully, "How about that..." "..." Wang Bin couldn''t say anything, staring at Lin Tian as if he had seen a monster. Freak! Such a freak! It wasn''t just Wang Bin, the other onlooking students also stared at Lin Tian with a shocked expression, their looks akin to seeing some rare animal. He actually brought down the basketball stand, that''s too exaggerated! At the same time, an electronic synthesized voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Task, fulfilling Bu Mengting''s wish to dunk in a cool way and teach Wang Bin a lesson is completed. Reward: one Supernatural Point." Hearing this electronic synthesized voice, Lin Tian''s eyes lit up and swept towards Bu Mengting. She too was visibly shocked, clearly stunned by Lin Tian''s dunk. With a slight smile, Lin Tian walked over, patted her little head, and said, "Let''s go!" "Ah? Oh!" Startled, Bu Mengting then nodded and followed with a sound. "Let''s go!" Immediately after, Lin Tian took Bu Mengting''s hand and left. After Lin Tian left, a wave of admiration spread through the venue. "Damn! That''s so badass! He brought down the basketball hoop!" "The hoop must not have been very sturdy," someone argued. "Not being sturdy but still being able to bring it down is impressive, why don''t you give it a try?" another person retorted sarcastically. "Badass..." In any case, all kinds of flattering voices were the main chorus. And looking at the fallen basketball stand, Wang Bin was speechless. He was truly stunned by Lin Tian''s dunk. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 205 - 180: A Slap Sends a Person Flying! The next day was Saturday! After getting up and washing up in the morning, Lin Tian took out his phone and browsed through the contacts list. His hand paused slightly over Bu Mengting''s name, then continued moving down, eventually stopping on He Qianqian''s name. It had been a long time since he had last seen He Qianqian. The last time he said he would go see her, who knew an accident would occur. This time, Lin Tian planned to go find her. His finger rested on He Qianqian''s phone number, he thought for a moment, but Lin Tian still didn''t make the call; he wanted to give He Qianqian a surprise. With that thought, Lin Tian immediately opened an app on his phone. He remembered that he had previously installed a tracking app on He Qianqian''s phone to see her location. After launching the app and opening the map, a red dot started flashing onscreen. After glancing at the red dot, Lin Tian quickly shifted his gaze and strode towards the airport''s exit. As he walked, he muttered to himself, "If only my divination skills were adequate, I wouldn''t have to do this. Really..." Muttering to himself, he arrived outside the school and promptly hailed a taxi. On the other hand, He Qianqian was just walking out of the school gate arm in arm with a female teacher. With Lin Dan''s arm linked in hers, He Qianqian turned her head and curiously asked, "I heard that a few days ago a really arrogant student joined your class?" "Yeah, he''s as pretentious as they come, acts like he''s someone special," Lin Dan said with disdain. "You kicked him out on his first day of class, and I heard he wants to get back at you! Are you okay?" He Qianqian asked with concern. "I''m fine; I''m not afraid of him. What, does he think he can turn the sky upside down!" Lin Dan scoffed nonchalantly. "Still, it''s better to be cautious; some people are really twisted!" He Qianqian cautioned. "Don''t worry about it, let''s go!" Lin Dan said indifferently. He Qianqian and Lin Dan were headed to a small supermarket outside the school to buy something. The two walked arm in arm for a while until they passed an alley entrance, when suddenly a white van sped up from behind and came to a sharp halt! "Screech!" The sudden braking left two black tire marks on the white cement ground. The sudden sound of brakes caused both He Qianqian and her companion to startle and turn around with shock on their faces. As they turned, they saw six teenagers, around seventeen or eighteen years old, hurry out of the van. The teens got out of the van and started shoving He Qianqian and Lin Dan towards the side alley. "What''s going on? What''s going on?" Lin Dan shouted, trying to resist, but she was unable to fight back! She was forcefully dragged into the alley, and He Qianqian was also swept along. Once inside the alley, a young man with a ruffian look grabbed Lin Dan by the hair and slapped her across the face, "Slap!" Following a loud smack, Lin Dan''s left cheek immediately swelled up and reddened. "You bitch, you dare to kick me out? Are you tired of living!" Zhong Chengcheng glared at Lin Dan with a cold look. This student was the very one Lin Dan had kicked out of the classroom before! "You little bastard, dare to hit me?" Lin Dan was stunned for a moment, then furiously lunged at Zhong Chengcheng. Whoosh! Because Lin Dan moved so swiftly, Zhong Chengcheng''s face was scratched by her, and soon he had five bloody marks on his face. The searing pain on his face infuriated Zhong Chengcheng, who angrily kicked toward Lin Dan''s stomach and bellowed, "Beat her up!" Suddenly, four or five young men started kicking the fallen Lin Dan. Punches and kicks! "Bang! Bang!" The kicks were filled with hate! Seeing this scene, He Qianqian panicked, hastily crying out, "Stop hitting her, stop!" As she spoke, He Qianqian stepped forward to block the young men, but she was immediately pushed aside, and the beating continued. Seeing no other way, He Qianqian grew as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, took a few hurried breaths, her mind racing before she quickly said, "Stop hitting her, I''ll call the police if you don''t stop!" "Call the police? Go ahead! The police station is practically owned by my family!" Hearing He Qianqian''s shout, Zhong Chengcheng turned his head and sneered. He glanced at He Qianqian, his eyes twinkling with a strange glint. Until now, he had only paid attention to Lin Dan and not to He Qianqian! Only at this moment did he realize how beautiful He Qianqian actually was! Seeing Zhong Chengcheng staring at her with a somewhat strange gaze, He Qianqian''s heart jolted, and she quickly turned around to run. "Where do you think you''re going? Come here!" But as soon as He Qianqian turned around, Zhong Chengcheng caught her wrist. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What are you doing? Let go!" He Qianqian struggled desperately, flinging her hand fiercely! But she couldn''t break free at all. Meanwhile, outside the alley, Lin Tian looked down at his phone for a while, then lifted his head to scan the vicinity, murmuring to himself, "This should be the place, it''s just in here." "Ah! Let go!" Suddenly, Lin Tian heard He Qianqian''s familiar scream faintly in his ear. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian was startled. Lin Tian''s expression changed, and he rushed into the alley with quick steps. "Drag her in! This chick is pretty good-looking, I didn''t know the school had such beauties!" Zhong Chengcheng eyed He Qianqian with some excitement. As he spoke, his hand reached toward He Qianqian''s chest. Seeing the hand stretching toward her chest, He Qianqian slapped it away furiously and with annoyance. Slap! A loud slap left Zhong Chengcheng stunned. He touched his swollen cheek in disbelief, seemingly unable to accept that He Qianqian dared to hit him! After being stunned for a while, Zhong Chengcheng bellowed furiously, and slapped fiercely toward He Qianqian: "You bitch!" "Ah!" He Qianqian screamed. "Hey!" Suddenly, a fierce shout erupted right beside Zhong Chengcheng''s ear! The sound was so loud, it made Zhong Chengcheng''s ears ring, almost as if it were the roar of a lion. The sudden loud noise made Zhong Chengcheng pause, his hand instinctively stopping in midair! Whoosh! In the moment of Zhong Chengcheng''s hesitation, a gust of wind rushed at him! Swish! Lin Tian dashed over swiftly! "Hey!" Lin Tian glared, shouted angrily, and launched a kick! Bang! A solid kick sent Zhong Chengcheng flying two meters away, and he fell hard on the ground. "Are you okay!" After kicking Zhong Chengcheng away, Lin Tian turned, his face fraught with concern as he looked at He Qianqian. "No, I''m fine!" Seeing Lin Tian suddenly appear, He Qianqian was extremely surprised! At the same time, because she had been frightened just a moment ago, her face was still somewhat pale, and her hair was slightly disheveled. Seeing that He Qianqian was alright, Lin Tian heaved a sigh of relief, then turned his face coldly and swept his gaze over the youths. Seeing Lin Tian suddenly appear and send Zhong Chengcheng flying out, those youths were stunned, and turned their heads, looking at Lin Tian somewhat incredulously. This guy seems to be quite the fighter? While these people were in a daze, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes and with an icy expression quickly stepped forward, entered the crowd and slapped someone directly! Slap! A slap sent one person flying! Slap! Another backhanded slap! Another person flew out! Slap! Slap! Lin Tian was quick, one slap after another, swiftly knocking all four people to the ground. Chapter 206 - 181 Dont! "Motherfucker!" After several consecutive slaps, everyone was stunned! It took a while for them to come to their senses, clutching their swollen cheeks as they struggled to get up and rushed towards Lin Tian. Their faces were filled with malice! They didn''t believe that so many of them couldn''t beat just Lin Tian! With a snort of contempt, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward, and as one of them was about to get up, he kicked out in an instant! And once again, he knocked the person to the ground! Lin Tian''s control of force was very precise, not causing serious injury, but it was enough to make their abdomens feel like a raging sea, definitely causing them discomfort! Bang bang! Anyone who dared to get up, dared to resist, Lin Tian showed no mercy. After several failed attempts at resistance, these people learned their lesson and knew it was futile; they all obediently lay on the ground. Seeing that these people were subdued, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze and looked towards Zhong Chengcheng. Lin Tian''s kick had been fierce, and Zhong Chengcheng still hadn''t recovered, unable to even speak. With a cold glance, Lin Tian slowly walked over, came beside him, squatted down, and grabbed Zhong Chengcheng by the collar. Being held up by Lin Tian, Zhong Chengcheng still had a face full of malice, glaring ferociously at Lin Tian. "Hmph!" With a sneer, Lin Tian slapped him directly across the face. Smack! A loud slap resounded! Smack! Lin Tian backhandedly gave him another slap! Smack! A straight slap followed! Lin Tian struck forcefully several times in succession, and in an instant, both of Zhong Chengcheng''s cheeks were swollen, his entire face puffed up like a pig''s head. "Alright, alright, stop hitting him!" Seeing this scene, He Qianqian hurriedly pulled at Lin Tian and called out! "Smack!" Lin Tian gave one more fierce slap, then let go of his hand. Smack! Zhong Chengcheng limply collapsed to the ground; although he was not unconscious, his vacant eyes showed that he had clearly been dazed by Lin Tian. "Cocky fool!" Lin Tian stood up, kicked him, his face filled with disdain. "Okay, stop it." The ferocity of Lin Tian really frightened He Qianqian somewhat. "Motherfucker, daring to hit me!" By now, Lin Dan had also struggled to stand up, and seeing these young men on the ground, she walked over in anger and kicked them a few times. "That''s enough, Dan Dan, stop it. Let''s go to the hospital to get you checked out," He Qianqian hurriedly pulled Lin Dan. "Ptooey!" Spitting out a mouthful of saliva fiercely, Lin Dan reluctantly allowed He Qianqian to pull her away, still fuming. Afterwards, Lin Tian and He Qianqian accompanied Lin Dan to the hospital for a checkup. Later, when Lin Dan wanted to go to the police station to report the incident, Lin Tian, not wanting any trouble, just pulled He Qianqian and left. After parting ways with Lin Dan, and as it was nearly noon, Lin Tian and He Qianqian went to a restaurant to have lunch together. After lunch and a brief rest, it had been half a month since they had last seen each other and both were starting to crave "that." Lin Tian took He Qianqian straight to a hotel to get a room. One and a half hours later, after the passion had subsided, Lin Tian held He Qianqian quietly as they lay on the bed. Gently stroking He Qianqian''s smooth back, Lin Tian thought of the person from earlier and asked curiously, "Who was that person causing you trouble?" Resting her head gently on Lin Tian''s shoulder, He Qianqian spoke softly, "I don''t know, it seems to be someone who transferred to our school a few days ago. He''s got quite an attitude, got into a fight with classmates as soon as school started. Then he was driven out by Lin Dan." "He went for revenge just because of that?" Lin Tian looked astonished. "Yeah!" He Qianqian nodded. "Pretty arrogant!" Lin Tian was shocked. Anyone bold enough to openly fight a teacher must be arrogant. If not for having some power at home, if not spoiled and arrogant from a young age, otherwise, they wouldn''t dare to act like this. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yeah, his family must have some power, I''m really worried for Lin Dan," He Qianqian said, her tone revealing a hint of concern. As he gently touched He Qianqian''s hair, Lin Tian laughed, "Don''t worry, if that kid really dares to do anything, call me and I''ll help you take care of it!" "You?" Upon hearing this, He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian, pouted, and said, "Forget it, what else can you do besides fight and kill? Don''t mess around." "You underestimate me!" Lin Tian confidently raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "Let me tell you, I''m someone with connections now. Taking care of that kind of person wouldn''t require me to lift a fingerit would be done in minutes." "Yeah right! Keep boasting!" He Qianqian looked at him with disdain. ... Three hours later, the two finally came out of the hotel. "Who wanted it rough just now!" Lin Tian chuckled with some pride. "Ah! Ouch, spare me, your Majesty!" Lin Tian played along, pretending to cry out in pain. "You''re so fake, I''m ignoring you!" He Qianqian turned her head away, pouting and refusing to engage with Lin Tian. Seeing He Qianqian''s slightly pursed lips, Lin Tian chuckled and moved closer for a kiss. "Oh!" He Qianqian''s eyes widened. After a quick kiss, Lin Tian let go, grinning, "You deliberately pout your lips in that tempting pose because you wanted me to kiss you, didn''t you?" "..." He Qianqian was at a loss for words. Afterward, the two had dinner at a nearby restaurant. After dinner, they walked slowly under the shade of the trees along the sidewalk, holding hands. The air in Wu''an City was great, completely devoid of the suffocating smog of Beijing. At night, the day''s heat was gone, and a gentle breeze blew from time to time. The light wind lifted He Qianqian''s long hair, giving a sense of fluttering elegance that suddenly made Lin Tian feel very good. A sense of contentment, a feeling of happiness. Gently straightening out her wind-blown hair, she turned to find Lin Tian staring blankly at her. He Qianqian chuckled and lightly tapped his forehead with her finger, "Silly, what are you looking at!" "I am marveling at how there can be such a beautiful girl in the world! And that such a beauty actually ended up with me! It''s unbelievable!" Lin Tian shook his head and sighed. "Stop it! What nonsense are you talking about!" He Qianqian smiled, holding back her lips. Although she said this, her expression was somewhat shy and happy. "It''s true!" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian earnestly, stepped forward, and gently wrapped his arms around her, burying his head in her hair and murmuring softly in her ear, "Really, I''m so lucky to have met you. You are my angel!" Chapter 207 - 182: The Expert is Here With He Qianqian''s earlobe in his mouth, it was a while before Lin Tian finally let go. By that time, He Qianqian''s pretty face had already turned a shade of crimson. "Stop it!" He Qianqian, her face flushed, punched Lin Tian''s chest with her small fists. Lin Tian caught He Qianqian''s small hand, looked up with a grin, and teased her, "Do you really find it annoying? It seemed like you were enjoying it a lot just now!" "Go away! I''m not talking to you anymore!" He Qianqian said with a shy face as she quickly walked away, ignoring Lin Tian. Watching He Qianqian leave, Lin Tian let out a chuckle and quickly followed after her. After strolling the streets leisurely for half an hour, Lin Tian suddenly glanced up at an Anime City in front of them and suggested, "How about we go have some fun in Anime City?" "No, that''s for kids." "Come on, let''s just have a look. If you don''t like it, we can leave," Lin Tian cajoled. He hadn''t been to Anime City for several years and suddenly felt interested upon seeing it. "Alright, let''s go take a look!" With that, Lin Tian took He Qianqian''s small hand and headed towards Anime City. Not long after Lin Tian and He Qianqian entered Anime City, a group of a dozen or so young people swaggered in as well. The leader of these people was none other than Zhong Chengcheng, whom Lin Tian had beaten into a pig-faced mess earlier that day. They had come to Anime City to unwind after today''s beating from Lin Tian! As they walked, they chatted about something! "Young Master Zhong, that Lin Dan actually went to the police station to report the incident? That''s just hilarious!" one of them said with a flattering smile as they headed toward Anime City. "Hmph! That dumbass doesn''t know who he''s dealing with, still goes to the police to file a report, what a retard!" Zhong Chengcheng grunted resentfully. He didn''t dare speak up much because of the severe beating he had received from Lin Tian; it hurt even to talk loudly. Feeling the pain at the corner of his mouth, a cold and vicious glint appeared in Zhong Chengcheng''s eyes as he growled ominously, "I''ll kill that bastard! Hey Afei, did you find out anything about his background?" Upon hearing Zhong Chengcheng''s words, a skinny young man by his side quickly nodded, "Almost, we should know by tomorrow." "Good, watch me kill him tomorrow, damn it, I''ve never suffered such a big loss since I was a kid!" Zhong Chengcheng said viciously. "Don''t worry, we guarantee we''ll make that kid kneel down to you!" one person said confidently at his side. "The kid can fight, remember to bring weapons when the time comes!" Zhong Chengcheng was still a bit worried. "We always get the job done, no worries, over and out!" the man assured with a confident smile. "That''s good!" With an air of assurance, Zhong Chengcheng nodded and proceeded to lead the way into Anime City. Anime City was two stories high, and as Zhong Chengcheng and his group entered, Lin Tian and He Qianqian happened to be on the second floor of Anime City. On the second floor of Anime City, Lin Tian was holding He Qianqian''s hand in his left and some game tokens in his right, looking around. He Qianqian reluctantly followed Lin Tian, pouting, "What''s so fun about this? It''s all arcade games. And it smells so much like smoke here." She frowned slightly and fanned the air in front of her nose with her small hand. Lin Tian knew He Qianqian hated the smell of smoke. "Ah..." Lin Tian glanced at He Qianqian, appearing a bit embarrassed, then suddenly his eyes lit up as he pointed to a basketball arcade machine in the corner of the room and suggested, "How about we play basketball then? It''s less crowded over there." Saying so, Lin Tian pulled He Qianqian by the hand and ran towards it. A few minutes later, Lin Tian and He Qianqian were playing basketball together. Lin Tian had a very accurate shot; not only here, but even on the basketball court, so as people around them watched Lin Tian play, they were somewhat stunned. Since Lin Tian started, almost none of his shots missed, not even when the hoop was movinghe was consistently accurate. "Hey!" After shooting the last basketball into the hoop, Lin Tian smugly clapped his hands and looked at He Qianqian with a playful smile, "How was that? Pretty good, right?" "This thing doesn''t seem to be challenging for you at all," He Qianqian retorted with a snort. She was well aware of Lin Tian''s basketball skills. "It''s alright, it''s all about participation, just playing for fun," Lin Tian replied with a smile. Just then, as He Qianqian was about to say something, a sudden bellow came from downstairs, faintly accompanied by a girl''s scream. Hearing this, He Qianqian paused, and Lin Tian also appeared puzzled. There was a moment of silence at the scene, and then many people started running towards the front. Rubbernecking! Everyone was curious about what had happened. After hesitating for a moment and watching the crowd rush forward, Lin Tian, also curious, took He Qianqian by the hand and walked over, saying, "Come on, let''s see what''s going on." When Lin Tian and He Qianqian had walked about a few dozen meters, they found a group of people crowding around the railing on the second floor, all looking downstairs. From this railing, they could clearly see what was happening below. Curious, Lin Tian squeezed through the crowd with He Qianqian by the hand and made their way to the front. At the railing, Lin Tian curiously looked down. He was momentarily taken aback at the sight. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhong Chengcheng! Seeing the man with his face swollen like a pig''s, Lin Tian was startled. That was the man he had beaten into such a state earlier in the day. "Is it him?" Upon seeing Zhong Chengcheng, He Qianqian was also surprised. After glancing down at Zhong Chengcheng, a sneer slowly formed on Lin Tian''s lips, "He''s really quite bold!" Beating someone up! Zhong Chengcheng was clearly assaulting someone! "You motherfucker! You''re laughing at me, aren''t you? I told you to laugh!" Zhong Chengcheng viciously kicked the young man on the ground. Several times the young man tried to get up to fight back, but was repeatedly kicked down by Zhong Chengcheng''s cronies. They were too many for him. "What''s going on?" "Yeah, what happened?" At this time, Lin Tian heard baffled voices coming from around him. Many people hadn''t seen the incident unfold and were curiously asking questions. Hearing those questions, someone who had seen what happened began to explain in a low voice, "That young guy on the ground just glanced at that fatso, then the fatso thought he was being laughed at, so he beat him up." "Really? That''s way too arrogant, isn''t it?" "That''s too much!" Whispers of disapproval started to spread among the crowd. After hearing the explanation, everyone believed Zhong Chengcheng had gone too far and was too arrogant. Before, they had heard about people being beaten up on buses for looking at someone the wrong way, but they hadn''t expected to witness it firsthand. It wasn''t just the people above whispering about Zhong Chengcheng''s actions; spectators on the first floor were gossiping softly as well. They also thought Zhong Chengcheng was too arrogant. "It was just a glance, and he didn''t mean anything by it. These people are too much." "Exactly, I was right therethe young guy didn''t mean anything by it, but he still got beaten up. These people are disgusting." "Look at them, so sleazy; you can tell they''re not good people!" Although the discussions were quiet, some of them reached Zhong Chengcheng''s ears. Hearing these comments, Zhong Chengcheng became enraged, suddenly lifted his head, and scanned the area before his gaze landed on a girl with long hair, her face covered in acne. Seeing the girl, Zhong Chengcheng, with a cold look on his face, quickly walked over. As Zhong Chengcheng approached quickly, the girl''s face turned pale with fear, and she stared at him nervously, "What, what do you want?" Zhong Chengcheng didn''t say a word, and upon reaching her, he violently grabbed her hair and yanked it with a pull! "Ah!" the girl screamed as she stumbled forward a few steps. Watching the girl faltering, Zhong Chengcheng delivered a flying kick. Bang! His foot landed heavily on the girl''s body! The girl was knocked to the ground. Quickly walking over to the fallen girl, Zhong Chengcheng kicked her thigh ferociously and cursed, "You trying to meddle in my business? Looking for death?" As he spoke, he kicked her again with vengeance. "Hey, aren''t you going too far?" Seeing this, a young man in the crowd spoke out with anger. "Motherfucker, you looking for trouble? I''ll beat you to death!" Before Zhong Chengcheng could even respond, his accomplices were infuriated, and instantly, seven or eight of them rushed towards the young man who had spoken up. Watching this unfold, the people around the young man quickly moved aside, afraid of getting dragged into the fray. Although the young man tried to defend himself, he was outnumbered, and within seconds, the group of seven or eight had knocked him to the ground. After kicking the girl a few times, Zhong Chengcheng quickly walked over to the young man, grabbed a chair from nearby, and smashed it down onto the young man''s body. "Bang!" The young man could only curl up and endure the beating. After viciously attacking the young man with a few blows, Zhong Chengcheng threw the chair aside and arrogantly pointed at the surrounding crowd, shouting, "Anyone else who wants to be a busybody will meet the same fate!" Seeing Zhong Chengcheng''s arrogance, the scene went silent. Everyone was intimidated by his demeanor. Upstairs, people were still whispering, though much quieter than before, "Why fear him? There are so many of us, can''t we handle his dozen men?" "Easy for you to say, who''s going to step up first? Besides, what if others don''t back you up? You''d be running to your doom!" his friend retorted softly. "We''ll take the lead, then urge everyone to join in," the first man proposed. "Are you crazy? If you want to go, then go, but don''t drag me into it," his friend replied with a look of disbelief. "He''s too arrogant. If only I were a Martial World expert, I''d definitely take them down in minutes." "A Martial World expert? You''ve been reading too many martial arts novels. Is there anyone in real life who can take down a dozen people by themselves? Even special forces aren''t that skilled, right?" "Who knows, there could be!" the man argued. "Give it a rest!" After glancing over at the two men, Lin Tian smiled slightly and walked over. When he reached them, he patted their shoulders. Feeling a pat on their shoulders, the two men were startled and turned their heads in surprise. After scanning the two men, Lin Tian grinned and pointed at himself, "Looking for a Martial World expert? I am one!" "Huh?" "What?" Both men stared at Lin Tian in astonishment. Then they looked at Lin Tian as if he were crazy! Seeing the shocked expression on their faces, Lin Tian didn''t say much, placed his hand on the railing, and leapt! Whoosh! Lin Tian''s body jumped straight from the second floor to the first floor. PS: Explosion tomorrow, at least twenty chapters! Boom, boom, boom!!! Chapter 208 - 183: Beasts! Seeing Lin Tian leap straight down from the building, the two men were dumbfounded. What ... What is happening? Stunned for a moment, the two men quickly stuck their heads out to look down, their faces tense. Even though it was only one story, the floor spacing was quite large, with at least four meters between the first and second floor! A four-meter leap might not pose a great issue for the average person, but suffering fractures from an incautious landing was also perfectly normal. Seeing Lin Tian suddenly make the jump, it wasn''t just those two who were astonished; everyone watching the scene both upstairs and downstairs were startled. "Ah!" Seeing Lin Tian jump down, some girls even screamed reflexively. Seeing everyone looking up, Zhong Chengcheng also turned his head in confusion to look upward. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he turned, he immediately saw someone rapidly descending from above. Bang! Lin Tian''s feet landed solidly on the ground, and he didn''t even need to crouch to absorb the shock; he stood there as straight as an arrow. Witnessing this scene, the two men upstairs were taken aback, glancing at each other with both a hint of surprise. A fall from a four-meter height without the need to break the fall wasn''t something an ordinary person could do. Could he really be ... Exchanging looks, they both felt a twinge of excitement. Unaware of the thoughts of the two men upstairs, Lin Tian brushed off his hands and started walking slowly towards Zhong Chengcheng. Seeing Lin Tian, Zhong Chengcheng''s face was a picture of astonishment. Unexpected! Sheer unexpectedness; he had never imagined he would bump into Lin Tian here, let alone see him appear in such a manner. Moving slowly to Zhong Chengcheng''s side, Lin Tian looked him up and down, his gaze fixing on his swollen face, and said with a grin: "What now? Still acting tough? Wasn''t the slap enough?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhong Chengcheng immediately remembered the crisp sound of the slaps Lin Tian had previously landed on his face. Just thinking about it, Zhong Chengcheng felt a faint pain on his face. "Huff huff!" Panting heavily, Zhong Chengcheng pointed at Lin Tian and bellowed: "It''s this brat, cripple him for me!" Fury! Zhong Chengcheng was extremely angry, and talking loudly made him feel a pain pulling at the muscles in his face. Zhong Chengcheng''s cohorts were initially confused, then they all rushed over, asking, "Young Master Zhong, is it him?" "It''s him, cripple him for me!" Zhong Chengcheng said furiously, pointing at Lin Tian. Last time he had only brought four or five people, but this time he had a dozensurely enough to take him down! This time he spoke much quieter, not daring to raise his voice. Afraid to aggravate his wounds by talking too loudly! Hearing Zhong Chengcheng''s affirmative response, one of them sized up Lin Tian and sneered: "Kid, you dare to mess with Young Master Zhong, I ..." "Save the chatter!" Lin Tian cut him off and charged straight at the group. Seeing Lin Tian rush straight towards the group, the two men upstairs widened their eyes. Was he really planning to take on a dozen men by himself? Thud thud! One by one, figures flew through the air! The two upstairs widened their eyes even more, their mouths unconsciously hanging open in dumbfounded silence. It wasn''t just them; other onlookers witnessing the fight were also shocked. How is this possible? A one-on-one fight with a group meant certain defeat! You were sure to be battered to no end! You think you''re some kind of commando? Even commandos would go down bare-handed against so many! But the scene unfolding before their eyes was completely overturning their understanding! Beating down! Beating down! It was not the group beating down Lin Tian, but Lin Tian beating down the group! Lin Tian moved like a graceful dancer, weaving in and out of the crowd. They couldn''t touch him at all. And Lin Tian, his punches and kicks seemingly effortless, sent another person flying with each strike! Dominating! And there was no resistance, just utter domination! Lin Tian alone was thrashing the whole group! Thud thud! After sending the last person flying with another kick, Lin Tian brushed off his hands. He looked completely at ease! Ten seconds; it had taken Lin Tian no more than ten seconds. And all those men were lying on the ground, unable to get up. Stunned! Stunned! Zhong Chengcheng was petrified watching this! The script was nothing like what he had imagined! Freak! Lin Tian was even more of a freak than he had imagined! Zhong Chengcheng stood there, dazed. After clapping his hands, Lin Tian, with a smile, slowly walked up to Zhong Chengcheng and looked him over, "How about it?" Zhong Chengcheng''s mouth moved slightly, he opened his mouth wanting to say something, but nothing came out. Seeing Zhong Chengcheng''s stupefied expression. Lin Tian glanced down slightly at the three men Zhong Chengcheng and his cronies had knocked to the ground, then at the girl who still couldn''t get up, and a trace of anger flickered through Lin Tian''s mind. Lin Tian licked his lips and swung his hand fiercely: "You were acting pretty arrogant just now, weren''t you?" "SLAP!" The slap was incredibly loud. Spurt! Following the slap, Zhong Chengcheng''s body was flung away, a spurt of blood spraying out. Accompanying the blood was a tooth tinged with bloody streaks. Smack smack... The blood-stained tooth fell to the ground, bouncing once before finally coming to rest beside Zhong Chengcheng! "Ignorant fool!" Lin Tian strode forward and ruthlessly stomped on Zhong Chengcheng''s left wrist! Crack~! "Ahh~!" Zhong Chengcheng suddenly screamed in agony, his face contorted in pain as he clutched his wrist with his right hand! A fracture! Lin Tian''s foot had actually broken his left wrist! Staring coldly at him, Lin Tian raised his foot again. Lin Tian had no intention of showing mercy to such scum! "Hey, wait a second! Wait a second!" Just then, a middle-aged man in a black suit hurried over. Coming up to Lin Tian, the middle-aged man grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and said hastily, "That''s enough, that''s enough, stop hitting him." Lin Tian gave the man a glance and frowned, "Who are you?" "I''m the owner of Anime City, Zhu Fei," said the middle-aged man in a hurry. "Lin Tian, that''s enough." At that moment, He Qianqian came down, her expression somewhat unsightly. The scene filled with malevolent energy was uncomfortable for her to watch. She didn''t want Lin Tian to always be this violent. "Yes, yes, this young lady is right," Zhu Fei said quickly, nodding in agreement with He Qianqian. He Qianqian had spoken, and Lin Tian did not plan to say anything more, feeling that the lesson he had taught Zhong Chengcheng was sufficient. Seeing that Lin Tian seemed to be relenting, Zhu Fei said urgently: "Come, come, you two, let''s go to my office and rest for a bit. Cool down." Saying this, Zhu Fei began pulling Lin Tian upstairs. Not wanting to go, but finding the man too enthusiastic to refuse, Lin Tian had no choice but to follow. Upon reaching Zhu Fei''s office on the third floor, Zhu Fei personally poured a cup of tea, chatted with Lin Tian for a few moments, said he needed to go handle the situation in the back, and then left. Sitting in Zhu Fei''s office and waiting for a few minutes was somewhat boring. Subsequently, Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian and said, "Let''s go." "Mhm!" He Qianqian also nodded her head. She didn''t want to stay here either. Immediately, Lin Tian stood up, ready to leave. But just as Lin Tian opened the door, suddenly, he paused with a slight startle! Lin Tian had excellent hearing, and at this moment, he heard a very faint voice, belonging to Zhu Fei. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was slightly startled and then focused his attention to listen. As Lin Tian focused, faint voices began to reach his ears. "How''s it going? Did Chief Zhong get the message?" It was Zhu Fei''s voice. "He did. He''s nearby and will be here soon." "Good!" "Dammit, when my dad gets here, I''m going to kill him, fuck!" At that moment, Zhong Chengcheng''s voice, slightly airy due to his injured mouth, rang out. "Calm down, Young Master Zhong, Chief Zhong will be here soon. When he arrives, just lock him up. After all, he can''t outrun a gun," Zhu Fei advised. ... Hearing these voices, a sarcastic smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips. He had intended to leave, but now he suddenly decided not to. Lin Tian finally remembered who Zhong Chengcheng was. When Lin Tian had been detained at the police station, he had done a reading for the Public Security Bureau Chief, Zhong Guo, and at that time, he saw that the man had two sons. The younger son''s name happened to be Zhong Chengcheng. Lin Tian hadn''t recalled it earlier, but now, listening to the conversation of these people, he finally remembered. Lin Tian was almost certain that the Chief Zhong they were referring to was the Public Security Bureau Chief, Zhong Guo. "Zhong Guo, huh? This is going to be fun!" With that thought, a sarcastic smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips. Zhong Guo was a person who was intensely protective of his son, but he was also aware of Lin Tian''s abilities! Lin Tian was curious to see what would happen. Anticipation! Lin Tian was actually quite looking forward to it. With a slight smile on his lips, Lin Tian closed the door and sat down again. "Why aren''t we leaving?" Seeing Lin Tian sit down once more, He Qianqian asked with a puzzled face. "Wait a bit, it won''t be long," Lin Tian said with a slight smile. And at that moment, outside, Zhong Guo was furiously on his way. Parking his car at the entrance, he led four or five uniformed police officers quickly up to the third floor. At that time, the staff of Anime City had all been cleared out by Zhu Fei. Upon reaching the third floor, Zhong Guo immediately spotted Zhong Chengcheng and his unnaturally twisted fingers. With his face turning ashen as he saw his son''s gruesomely bent fingers, Zhong Guo''s expression turned frosty, and after a moment of silence, he burst out furiously: "Where is that man?" "In my office!" Zhu Fei nodded and said. "Motherfucker! I''ll kill him!" Zhong Guo roared and stormed toward Zhu Fei''s office. Zhong Guo was extremely angry! Known for his overprotective nature, no one in Wu''an City had ever dared to treat his son like this, not even the mayor''s son! Zhong Guo marched briskly to Zhu Fei''s office door, and with a fierce kick, he flung it open. Bang! The door was violently kicked open by Zhong Guo! "Damn it, I..." Zhong Guo began to shout angrily, but as his gaze swept over the room, his voice abruptly stopped! Zhong Guo stared dumbfounded at Lin Tian! It was actually Lin Tian! He hadn''t expected this person to be Lin Tian at all! And in that moment, Lin Tian sat there with crossed legs, smiling at the irate Zhong Guo approaching: "Chief Zhong, long time no see!" "Dad, it''s him! Lock him up!" With Zhong Guo there, Zhong Chengcheng regained a lot of confidence and pointed at Lin Tian arrogantly. Zhong Guo stared at Lin Tian, still in shock, and after a moment''s pause, he furiously turned and slapped his son, shouting: "Beast!" "Slap!" Holding his cheek, Zhong Chengcheng looked blankly at Zhong Guo, dumbfounded. Seeing this scene, Zhu Fei was also stunned! What on earth was happening? Chapter 209 - 184: Two Women Meet "Snap!" Covering his cheek, Zhong Chengcheng stared blankly at Zhong Guo, dumbfounded! After a moment of shock, Zhong Chengcheng''s eyes widened as he stared at Zhong Guo in disbelief, "Dad, why... why did you hit me!" "Still talking!" Zhong Guo yelled angrily, and his hand came crashing down on his head. Snap! Zhong Guo didn''t hold back at all, that slap was fierce. He fiercely slapped Zhong Chengcheng and barked, "Apologize to Master Lin!" "Master... Master Lin?" Zhong Chengcheng muttered, looking utterly bewildered. "Alright, Old Zhong!" At this point, Lin Tian''s calm voice came from behind Zhong Guo. Lin Tian rose with an indifferent expression and walked over slowly. Lin Tian approached Zhong Chengcheng with a smile, sized him up, and gently patted his swollen cheek: "No wonder you''re so arrogant, the son of the chief of the Public Security Bureau, eh! Should I kneel down and beg for mercy?" "Uh, uh..." Zhong Chengcheng stared dumbly at Lin Tian. He was completely intimidated by Lin Tian. Even now, Zhong Chengcheng was still in shock. He could never have imagined that his usually doting father would hit him, and that it was upon seeing Lin Tian, he did not hesitate to slap him. This is unscientific! This was totally not the father he knew. Who in the world was this guy, to make his own father act in such a way? Watching the dumbfounded Zhong Chengcheng, who dared not speak, Lin Tian smiled subtly, knowing that Zhong Chengcheng was thoroughly subdued. Thinking this, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered to deal with him any further, his gaze shifting to Zhu Fei, who was also shocked, sized him up, and chuckled: "At first, I thought you were very enthusiastic, but I didn''t expect you''d dare to stab me in the back! What do you think I should do about this?" "Ah..." Staring dumbly at Lin Tian, after a moment, Zhu Fei slapped himself across the face. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Snap!" The slap was fast and hard! Instantly, a vivid red handprint appeared on Zhu Fei''s cheek. With a fierce slap, Zhu Fei didn''t stop his movements, fiercely slapping his other cheek with his other hand. Snap, snap! With alternating hands, Zhu Fei fiercely slapped his face, all the while bending humbly and pleading: "It''s all my fault, I was blind not to recognize a powerful figure! I deserve to die! I deserve to die!" As he spoke, Zhu Fei fiercely slapped his face, not sparing himself at all. Zhu Fei was truly terrified. In his eyes, the chief of Wu''an City Public Security Bureau was a significant force. But, but he could never have imagined that even Zhong Guo, upon seeing Lin Tian, would slap his own son without a word. After all, Zhong Guo''s protective nature toward his son was well-known throughout Wu''an City. The fact that Zhong Guo had done this showed how terrifying Lin Tian''s influence must be. Seeing Zhu Fei slapping himself, Lin Tian was also taken aback. He didn''t expect Zhu Fei to be so self-aware. Lin Tian had been planning to teach him a small lesson, but seeing Zhu Fei so self-aware, he felt it wasn''t necessary anymore. After seeing Zhu Fei continuously slapping himself, turning both cheeks red, Lin Tian finally told him to stop. After surveying these people, Lin Tian shook his head, turned to He Qianqian and said, "Let''s go." Then Lin Tian took He Qianqian''s hand and left. "Master Lin, let''s keep in touch by phone," came Zhong Guo''s voice from behind. Lin Tian waved his hand and didn''t speak. Exiting Anime City, He Qianqian turned her head, looking curiously at Lin Tian, and asked, "Lin Tian, who is Zhong Chengcheng''s dad? Do you know him?" "Oh, his dad is the head of Wu''an City Public Security Bureau," Lin Tian said with an air of indifference. "The head of the Public Security Bureau?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian was surprised, murmuring to herself, "No wonder Zhong Chengcheng is so arrogant." Then suddenly lifting her head, she looked at Lin Tian in astonishment: "He seems really afraid of you!" "Of course, who do you think your husband is?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, somewhat proudly said. "Cut it out, now tell me, what exactly happened?" He Qianqian''s expression was very curious. She found it strange that the head of a public security bureau would be so afraid of a young man? It was completely illogical. He Qianqian knew that Lin Tian''s parents were just ordinary people. "What happened?" Lin Tian chuckled, waved his hand confidently, and said: "Naturally, I''m dashing and stunning, and he was intimidated by my handsomeness and charm the moment he saw me! Then you know what happened!" With that, Lin Tian slightly raised an eyebrow in pride. "Keep dreaming!" Seeing Lin Tian always fooling around, He Qianqian stretched out her hand and pinched his waist hard. "Ah! Mercy, my dear wife!" Lin Tian cried out in feigned pain. ... Afterwards, the two strolled outside for another hour before heading back to the hotel. Tonight, they planned to stay overnight at the hotel. Once they returned to their hotel room, He Qianqian went to take a bath, and Lin Tian walked out of the hotel. In the hotel corridor, Lin Tian paced back and forth impatiently, appearing hesitant. After hesitating for a while, he took a deep breath, decided, and then took out his phone to call Bu Mengting. "Hello? Mengting? Where are you, at home? Come out, I''m waiting at the hotel. It''s okay, just say you''re going back to school, it''s not too late now. Yeah, okay, I''m in room 316 on the third floor of Jinjiang Hotel. Good. I''ll wait for you outside the hotel." After hanging up the phone, Lin Tian took another deep breath. Nervous! At that moment, Lin Tian felt extremely nervous, his heartbeat noticeably faster. Lin Tian knew that He Qianqian and Bu Mengting would definitely have to confront each other. But, but he didn''t want to give up on either of them. And this day was always going to come. Originally, Lin Tian had planned to create a superpower to help himself. But later, he changed his mind, feeling it was unnecessary. "Who knows how it will turn out?" Mumbling to himself while looking down, Lin Tian''s hands nervously fiddled with his phone screen. Today, Lin Tian intended to make the three meet! Showdown! He quietly stood in the corridor for a while, then Lin Tian went back to the room. Upon returning to the room, Lin Tian found He Qianqian was still not done with her bath, so he called toward the bathroom, "Qianqian, I''m going out to buy something, I''ll be right back." "Why are you going out so late?" He Qianqian''s voice came from the bathroom. "It''s nothing, I''ll be back soon." Lin Tian responded, then opened the door and left the room. At the corridor, Lin Tian closed the door and took a deep breath before stepping out. After waiting outside the hotel for about ten minutes, Lin Tian met Bu Mengting. In fact, when he called her, Bu Mengting was already nearby. "Why call me out so late?" Seeing Lin Tian in the hotel lobby, Bu Mengting asked timidly. Calling her out at this hour, she naturally knew why. "I missed you!" Lin Tian smiled unnaturally. "You seem nervous!" Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian curiously. "Do I? I don''t think so," Lin Tian said with a strained smile. Nervous! At that moment, he was actually extremely nervous. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian tried to act natural and then took Bu Mengting''s hand, saying, "Let''s go." "Your hand is so cold, are you okay?" Holding Lin Tian''s hand, Bu Mengting asked curiously. "I''m fine, totally fine!" Lin Tian said, pretending to be calm. But in reality, he was so nervous his palms were sweating. Holding Bu Mengting''s hand, the two took the elevator to the third floor. Arriving at room 316, Lin Tian swallowed nervously. After several deep breaths to gather himself, he finally used the room card to open the door. Click, with the sound of the door opening, Bu Mengting walked in first. Seeing Bu Mengting had entered, Lin Tian gritted his teeth and followed her in. Just as Lin Tian closed the door, and Bu Mengting was about to hold his hand, suddenly, click, the bathroom door opened! Hmm? Bu Mengting turned her head toward the bathroom in confusion! Could there be someone else here? Just as she turned, she saw He Qianqian stepping out while drying her wet hair with a towel wrapped around her. Chapter 210 - 185: You are all my women! ``` Seemingly noticing something, He Qianqian paused, lifted her head, and was stunned! Seeing this scene, all three of them were stunned. Bu Mengting, who had been wearing a smile on her face, was now frozen with the smile still plastered on her face, but it had become incredibly stiff. And He Qianqian, who had been tilting her head slightly as she dabbed the water droplets from her hair, also halted her movements, her body rigid in place, frozen in that position. "Uh..." Seeing this scene, Lin Tian suddenly felt a bit awkward. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a few seconds of eerie silence, He Qianqian glanced at Bu Mengting and stared at Lin Tian with wide eyes. Bu Mengting also turned to look at Lin Tian, her face serious. "Uh, uh..." Looking at the two women, Lin Tian spread his hands, opened his mouth to say something, but when it came to his lips, he didn''t know what to say. "Phew!" Taking a deep breath and forcing herself to calm down, He Qianqian didn''t say anything and quickly turned to the other side of the room to get dressed. Seeing He Qianqian walk away, Bu Mengting looked at Lin Tian with an ashen face, "What do you mean?" "No, I didn''t mean anything!" Lin Tian said with an awkward smile. "Shameless!" Snorting coldly, Bu Mengting''s face was livid as she clenched the doorknob. "What''s the matter?" Lin Tian grabbed Bu Mengting''s hand. "Let go, I''m going out!" Bu Mengting shouted angrily, forcefully shaking her hand loose. "No!" Lin Tian held onto Bu Mengting''s hand, not letting her leave. "Patter patter!" At that moment, a series of hurried footsteps were heard, and the already dressed He Qianqian came over with an expressionless face. Arriving at the door and seeing Lin Tian blocking the portal, He Qianqian said coldly, "Move away!" Lin Tian pressed his back firmly against the doorknob, shook his head, and kept quiet! "I SAID MOVE!" He Qianqian suddenly shouted in anger. Hearing that voice, Lin Tian''s heart pounded; he swallowed hard. Anger! Lin Tian had never seen He Qianqian this angry. Seeing Lin Tian not moving, He Qianqian stepped forward angrily and tugged at Lin Tian''s shoulder, barking, "Move aside for me!" He Qianqian''s strength was no match for Lin Tian''s. "Move!" He Qianqian shouted in rage. Lin Tian bowed his head slightly, adamant about not moving aside. After trying to move him several times and finding she absolutely could not, He Qianqian finally gave up. Standing in front of Lin Tian, He Qianqian stared at him coldly and said, "What exactly do you want?" Lin Tian raised his head, glancing at He Qianqian and then at Bu Mengting, giving an awkward smile, "I, I just want all of us to talk together." "Talk? Talk about what? Aren''t you shameless?" He Qianqian said angrily. Hearing the two''s conversation, Bu Mengting stood aside, not speaking. Looking at both of them, Lin Tian took a deep breath and said earnestly, "I don''t care, you are both my women! Neither of you is allowed to leave today!" "Slap!" Suddenly, a loud slap echoed. He Qianqian slapped Lin Tian hard on the face. Lin Tian could have easily avoided that slap, but he did not; feeling the burning sensation on his cheek, he raised his head, looked at He Qianqian sincerely, and said: "Hit me! Even if it''s to beat me to death, I won''t move aside. I''ve said it, you''re both my women, and no one is leaving tonight!" "Rascal!" He Qianqian shouted in anger, and another slap flew towards him! Slap! This slap was extremely fierce, making He Qianqian''s palm throb with pain. Lifting his head slightly, Lin Tian closed his eyes, serenely saying, "Go on! Hit me as hard as you can!" "You..." He Qianqian, furious, pointed at Lin Tian, too angry to speak. "So what do you want?" Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian. Hearing this, Lin Tian opened his eyes, looking at the two seriously, "I want the two of you to both be my girlfriends." "Dream on!" "Impossible!" Two voices spoke in unison. ``` He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a face full of sarcasm. "What? You want to have both of us? Keep dreaming!" Although Bu Mengting didn''t speak anymore, her eyes said it all. Lin Tian glanced at He Qianqian and then at Bu Mengting, gritted his teeth, and said with determination, "I don''t care, you''ll have to agree even if you don''t!" "What if we don''t agree?" He Qianqian coldly stared at Lin Tian. Lin Tian chuckled, then looked at the two girls somewhat smugly and said, "From now on, both of you are my girlfriends. Hmph, finally, I can have both arms around someoneI''ve dreamed about this moment for so long. Haha!" With that, Lin Tian let out a proud laugh. Seeing Lin Tian''s smug expression, He Qianqian was so infuriated that she clenched her teeth and fiercely bit into Lin Tian''s arm. "Huff, huff!" As he looked at the spots that were almost bleeding from being bitten by the two girls, Lin Tian felt a surge of annoyance, turned his head to look at the girls, and barked at them: "Okay then, you dare to resist! See if you can handle my family law!" With that, Lin Tian pounced on them. "Ah!" "No!" After that, the three of them were extremely exhausted and subsequently fell into a deep sleep. This sleep lasted until noon. At twelve noon, Lin Tian woke up groggily. He tried to move his hand but couldn''t. Turning his head to look, he realized that his arms were pinned down by the two girls. His left arm was pinned by Bu Mengting, while his right arm was pinned by He Qianqian. As soon as Lin Tian moved his hand, both girls gradually woke up. When the two girls opened their eyes and saw each other, recalling the madness of the previous night, they both felt a bit embarrassed. Getting up awkwardly, they then began to put on their clothes. While dressing, Lin Tian noticed that the two girls were intentionally or unintentionally avoiding each other, clearly still feeling shy. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian pulled the two girls over with a cheeky smile and said, "What''s this, still shy? We''re practically an old married couple now!" "Who''s an old married couple with you!" He Qianqian said angrily. "Exactly!" Bu Mengting chimed in immediately. "Look, look!" Lin Tian pointed at He Qianqian, then at Bu Mengting, grinning, "Look how in sync you are! You''re really destined to be my women!" "Drop dead!" Both girls shouted in unison. But after speaking, they both paused. Such a coincidence, too much of a coincidence. Seeing this, Lin Tian grinned, wiggled his eyebrows, and said somewhat proudly, "I told you, you''re like siblings!" "What are you babbling about!" He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a look, glanced at Bu Mengting, then looked back at Lin Tian and sighed, "I''m much older than you, I''m practically an old maid already!" "What old maid!" Lin Tian laughed and hugged He Qianqian, chuckling, "You''ll always be my tender young thing!" "What are you doing?" He Qianqian''s face instantly turned crimson, and she hurriedly dodged away. With Bu Mengting by her side, she just couldn''t let loose. Keep in mind, both girls used to be his students. "Teehee, why be shy?" Lin Tian chuckled without forcing He Qianqian any further, then turned to Bu Mengting, moved closer, and with a grin said, "Come on, Mengting, give me a kiss!" "Get lost!" Bu Mengting pushed Lin Tian''s face away with a slap. "Tch, no fun!" Lin Tian pouted. As they quietly finished dressing, He Qianqian looked seriously at Lin Tian: "Lin Tian, we''re really not suitable, you have Mengting now. Your ages match perfectly." "Nonsense, both of you are mine, be careful or you''ll have to deal with my family law!" Lin Tian said, clearly displeased. Shaking her head, He Qianqian earnestly looked at Lin Tian: "We''re really not suitable; let''s not even talk about other thingsjust consider age. In a few years, I''ll be old, and time waits for no one." At this point, He Qianqian let out a soft sigh. He Qianqian was just a few years away from thirty, and her most youthful days were passing by. Seeing this, Lin Tian laughed, "Don''t worry, I''ll make sure you stay eternally youthful!" "Yeah right! Stop joking around with me; if you could really do that, why wouldn''t I agree with you?" He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a look. "Really?" Lin Tian''s eyes brightened. "Truer than true gold!" He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a look, not believing for a second that Lin Tian could do it. Eternal youth? She thought it was all just a performance! And just as He Qianqian agreed, suddenly, Lin Tian stiffened, and an electronic synthesized voice sounded in his mind... Chapter 211 - 186 You Know How Awesome I Am! But just as He Qianqian agreed, Lin Tianyi suddenly paused, and an electronic, synthesized voice rang out in his mind: "Task: Fulfill He Qianqian''s wish for eternal youth. Reward for completion: One Supernatural Point. Note: This task must be completed within one month. Failure to do so will result in task failure." Upon hearing this task, Lin Tian blinked, then a thrill ran through him! This was practically a free Supernatural Point! Even without this task, Lin Tian would ensure He Qianqian''s perpetual youth; it was a given for him. And now this system alert had essentially handed Lin Tian a free Supernatural Point. "However, to keep Qianqian forever young, I''ll definitely need to create a new superpower. But I currently only have eight Supernatural Points, which is not enough." With this in mind, Lin Tian''s consciousness briefly sank into the Sea of Consciousness, scanning the eight Supernatural Points floating within. "This task must be completed within a month, meaning I need to get two Supernatural Points this month. Looks like it''s time to step it up," Lin Tian thought to himself. "Hey! What''s up? Daydreamer!" While Lin Tian stood there, lost in thought, He Qianqian waved her hand in front of his eyes. Looking at the fair little hand waving before him, Lin Tian snapped back to reality, grabbed it, and giggled, "I was thinking about how to keep you young forever within a month!" "Psh, give it up!" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian and tried to pull back her hand that he was holding. But after a while, He Qianqian couldn''t pull it free. Seeing Lin Tian gripping her wrist tightly, He Qianqian glared at him and chided, "Let go, I need to get dressed!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian''s gaze shifted, and his heartbeat quickened. Two hours later, Lin Tian exited the hotel with his left arm around He Qianqian and his right around Bu Mengting. Despite the girls'' strong resistance to Lin Tian''s behavior, they were both so tired from his antics that they eventually capitulated and let him embrace them. Still, as soon as they saw someone approaching, they quickly bowed their heads, their faces blushing instantly! Embarrassed! Shy! Both of them felt flushed at the thought of being one of the two girls in the arms of the same man, let alone in public. Seeing people coming, Lin Tian looked up with a big grin and deliberately called out loudly, "Big and little wives, let''s go!" Hearing this, everyone around turned their gaze towards Lin Tian. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Most of the men looked at him with a mix of envy and resentment. Damn! An arm around each girl! And both are beauties! It should be me! Gleefully embracing the two girls, Lin Tian left the hotel with a smug look on his face. Although his flanks were twisted by the girls into pretzels, Lin Tian showed no sign of fear. Strutting! One girl under each arm, walking down the street had long been a dream of Lin Tian''s. Realizing this wish, he didn''t mind showing off a bit, even if it meant getting pinched. Wearing a smug expression and walking out of the hotel with the two girls, He Qianqian couldn''t take it anymore after a few steps. Looking up at Lin Tian, she said, "Have you had enough fun? If you keep this up, I''m leaving first!" "Exactly! It''s so embarrassing!" Bu Mengting''s fair little face was still flushed. "Hehe, hehe, okay, okay!" Lin Tian laughed with a silly grin and scratched the back of his head, looking utterly foolish. Lin Tian knew his limits, when to push the envelope and when to stop. HIs behavior just now had crossed a line, but not so far as to turn the girls completely off. However, continuing down that road would have surely ended badly. Now was the time to pull back, to show restraint, while simultaneously playing the role of a naive and honest fool would absolutely win the girls'' tender hearts. Indeed, seeing Lin Tian''s foolish look, the anger bubbling up inside He Qianqian dissipated quite a bit. She wanted to scold him sternly, but what came out was, "You can''t do this anymore. If you do it again, I really will ignore you!" "Exactly, exactly!" Bu Mengting nodded vigorously in agreement. "Report to the two leaders, mission guaranteed to be accomplished!" Lin Tian saluted smartly with a serious expression. As he spoke, Lin Tian held the salute, immobile, like a soldier awaiting inspection. He Qianqian and Bu Mengting watched him silently, saying nothing. After about a dozen seconds, Lin Tian remained in that pose, not moving, all seriousness. Seeing this, Bu Mengting couldn''t help but laugh first, patting Lin Tian''s arm, "Okay, okay, no need to salute anymore. You really do look the part, huh!" "Of course!" Lin Tian flicked his hair with a cocky eyebrow raise, "My awesomeness, you know it!" "Clueless!" He Qianqian shot back unceremoniously from the side. "Oh, you dare to mock your husband? Watch how I''ll use family law on you when we get back!" Lin Tian teased as he moved closer to He Qianqian. Just thinking of Lin Tian''s mention of ''family law'' made He Qianqian''s face flush red, and she slapped at him with a coquettish snort, "Stop it!" Seeing He Qianqian''s hand coming his way, Lin Tian dodged nimbly and began to sing playfully, hopping around, "La la la, a beauty on the left, a beauty on the right! Why is life so carefree, la la la!" Lin Tian appeared excited, hopping and skipping continuously. Watching the seemingly unhinged Lin Tian, He Qianqian felt speechless and rolled her eyes, "Alright, stop it, let''s go eat, I''m starving!" "Right, right!" Bu Mengting chimed in. Seeing the girls were genuinely hungry, Lin Tian stopped his antics, dropped the cheeky expression, and waved a hand, "Come on, let''s go for a feast, whoosh!" With that, he grabbed one girl''s hand in each of his and rushed forward! Chapter 212 - 187 Exciting Enough? Ten minutes later, at the Longxiang Hotel, Lin Tian, Bu Mengting, and He Qianqian were having a meal together. "Here, have a lobster!" Lin Tian laughed as he picked up a plate-sized lobster for He Qianqian. After serving He Qianqian, Lin Tian chuckled, picked up his chopsticks and grabbed another lobster of the same size for Bu Mengting, laughing, "Here, little wife, this one''s for you?" "Hmph! I''m no little wife!" Bu Mengting pouted, jabbing fiercely at the lobster on her plate with her chopsticks. "Not the little wife?" Lin Tian pretended to be astonished as he looked at Bu Mengting, exclaiming, "Could it be that you want to be the main wife now?" "You..." Fuming, Bu Mengting snorted, turned her head, and viciously poked the lobster with her chopsticks, muttering softly: "Stab you to death! Stab you to death!" Watching Bu Mengting act petulantly, Lin Tian chuckled, leaned back in his chair, looked at He Qianqian on his left and then at Bu Mengting on his right, sighing contentedly, "Life! What is life! This is life!" Saying this, Lin Tian clapped his hands loudly and turned his head to shout, "Waiter, bring three more big lobsters!" "Showing off, huh! Disgusting!" As soon as Lin Tian spoke, suddenly, a crisp voice came from behind him. Before Lin Tian could turn his head, that same crisp voice came again near his ear: "I''ve bought all the lobsters in the hotel, specifically not for him!" Hearing this, Lin Tian frowned! Provocation! This was an outright provocation! With a slight frown, Lin Tian turned his head and then saw a girl dressed in a white T-shirt and blue jeans. When the girl noticed Lin Tian turning his head, she glared fiercely at him, her face full of disdain. Although Lin Tian admitted the girl was pretty, he was still very irritated. Damn! What did I do to provoke her? "Come here!" Then the girl waved to a waiter to come over. After the waiter walked over, the girl whispered a few words to him, then the waiter headed towards Lin Tian. With a slight bow, the waiter looked apologetically at Lin Tian, "Sorry, the big lobster you ordered is gone!" "It was still available a minute ago, and now it''s gone!" Lin Tian''s brow furrowed even more. "All the lobsters have been booked by that miss!" The waiter apologetically gestured towards the girl. Lin Tian glanced at the girl, and seeing Lin Tian looking over: the girl disdainfully flipped him the middle finger. Damn! Lin Tian cursed under his breath, and then with a cold face, he looked at the waiter bending slightly before him, his voice chilling, "I remembered I called before her!" "She is our hotel''s super member! Our boss said to meet her requests as much as possible!" The waiter explained with a smile. "Tell me, how much is it? I''ll become a super member too!" Lin Tian''s tone grew colder. "It''s not something money can buy!" The waiter''s face bore a professional smile. "What do you mean?" Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, a cold light flickering through them! "Just that you can''t get it with money! Country bumpkin, you really think money can buy everything! Psh!" At that moment, a mocking laugh from the girl reached his ears, and with that, the girl flipped Lin Tian the middle finger again. Seeing the girl persistently causing trouble, Lin Tian was genuinely getting angry, coldly warning her, "Behave, or I''ll strip your clothes and throw you out on the street!" "Psh! Come on then! Have the guts to do it!" The girl arrogantly flipped him the middle finger repeatedly. "Hmph!" Lin Tian sneered coldly as he stood up. Naturally, Lin Tian noticed the black-clothed bodyguards around the girl, but did he think these people could stop him? "Alright! Lin Tian, don''t!" Just as Lin Tian was about to teach the girl a lesson, suddenly, He Qianqian grabbed his wrist. "Yes, Lin Tian, let it go!" At that moment, Bu Mengting also advised. Both girls didn''t want Lin Tian to stir up too much trouble. They just wanted Lin Tian to be safe and sound. Looking at the sincere eyes of the two girls, Lin Tian took a deep breath, closed his eyes and eventually shook his head and sat down. "Psh! Coward!" Seeing Lin Tian sit down, the girl scornfully flipped him the middle finger again. Lin Tian ignored her, as if ignoring a barking dog. But Lin Tian was sure, if he got the chance, he would definitely make this person taste his wrath. Thinking this, Lin Tian fiercely took his revenge on the last remaining lobster on his plate. Several minutes later, a huge pile of lobsters was served to the girl''s table. Lin Tian ignored her and continued eating his remaining food. "Oh, too much food is not good! Throw it away!" The girl slightly pouted her lips, then with a flick of her hand said, "I don''t want this anymore!" Smack! Suddenly, a lobster the size of a plate was flung away by Zhong Liting and fell to the ground. "Don''t want this one either! Too small!" "Don''t want this one! Too big!" "Definitely not these three, they look like the adulterous couple next door!" Saying this, Zhong Liting giggled, flung the three stacked lobsters aside, and then looked at Lin Tian with a beaming smile. Lin Tian paused, a flash of cold light in his eyes, then continued to eat his meal. Seeing such provocation did not elicit a response from Lin Tian, Zhong Liting got bored after a while, so with a bored expression, she clapped her hands and hummed as she got up to leave, "Boring, I''m leaving!" As she left, four or five bodyguards in black suits followed from a distance. Catching sight of the girl''s departure direction from the corner of his eyes, Lin Tian wiped his mouth and said to the two girls, "I''m going to use the restroom downstairs." "You''re not going after that girl, are you?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with a doubtful expression. Bu Mengting also looked at Lin Tian with a serious expression. "Not at all! She went upstairs, I''m just going downstairs to the restroom, how could I!" Lin Tian chuckled. Hearing Lin Tian say this, the two girls finally let him go. However, despite this, the two girls still watched Lin Tian enter the restroom on that floor before they felt relieved. What they didn''t know was that as soon as Lin Tian entered the restroom on that floor, he quickly became invisible in a secluded corner and stepped out again. Becoming invisible, Lin Tian glanced upwards and then quickly walked forward. And this spot was exactly where Zhong Liting had headed. This little girl daring to provoke him like this, Lin Tian couldn''t swallow his pride without teaching her a lesson! On the second floor, in the women''s restroom, Zhong Liting was washing her hands with a bored expression. Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Zhong Liting frowned discontentedly: "Really, even provocation is useless! Is he even a man? So boring, no thrill at all!" "You pervert!" Without another word, Zhong Liting turned around and slapped hard! Smack! Lin Tian grabbed her incoming hand. Whoosh! Her long leg fiercely swung toward Lin Tian! Smack! The kick was extremely fast, and if it were an ordinary person, even a man, would have been kicked flying! For this kick, Zhong Liting was very confident! Smack! Suddenly, Zhong Liting''s eyes widened, her face a picture of astonishment! Caught! Her ankle was easily caught by Lin Tian. The strike she was sure would succeed was effortlessly caught by Lin Tian. Holding Zhong Liting''s ankle, Lin Tian pressed forward, directly pinning her against the wall, forcibly restraining her. "You" Both ashamed and furious! Zhong Liting barked angrily, then immediately drove her knee up fiercely! Smack! Lin Tian quickly suppressed her move with his foot! "Aah!" Seeing this, Lin Tian chuckled, his head quickly jerking back. "Bang! Bang!" Just as he was about to say something, suddenly a burst of rapid gunfire came from outside. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing the sound, Lin Tian''s expression changed, and he quickly pulled his hand out from Zhong Liting''s pants and ran out! Gunfire! Why would there be gunfire here, and the sound seemed to come from the first floor. He Qianqian and Bu Mengting were still on the first floor. What worried Lin Tian even more was the gunfire was intense, obviously not from just one gun. When Lin Tian ran out, Zhong Liting still stood there like a fool, looking stunned in the direction Lin Tian disappeared. Chapter 213 - 188 Pretend your sister! ``` The urgent sound of gunfire from downstairs made Lin Tian tense up; he no longer cared about Zhong Liting and rushed out immediately. He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, the two most important women in his life, were downstairs, yet the sound of rapid gunfire was echoing from therehow could he not be worried? Despite having the superpower of foresight, this ability only predicted major events; minor accidents like bumps and scrapes to the girls could not be foreseen. And Lin Tian did not want the girls to have even the slightest mishap. Whoosh! With a grave expression, Lin Tian raced downstairs! Lin Tian was quick; in just a few seconds, he had dashed to the stairway connecting the second floor to the first. Standing at the top of the stairs, Lin Tian paused, his gaze falling downward. This was an excellent vantage point; from here, he could grasp the entire situation on the first floor. A sweep of his gaze and Lin Tian felt slightly relieved. Although the fight below was fierce, it had not yet affected anyone else, and He Qianqian and Bu Mengting were both crouched under a table. They were far from the shootout, so the bullets couldn''t reach them at least not for the moment. Seeing this, Lin Tian finally let go of his worries, and only then did he have the peace of mind to carefully observe this sudden turn of events. Scanning briefly, Lin Tian looked toward the group on the opposite side. All of a sudden, one of Zhong Liting''s four bodyguards was shot in the foot and let out a wail of anguish. With a cry of pain, the bodyguard moved his body instinctively and groaned. But as soon as he moved, Bang! Another gunshot rang out, and a bloody hole appeared in his forehead. Instantly, the bodyguard''s screams came to an abrupt halt, and his body slowly collapsed. "Abiao!" Suddenly, a panicked voice came from behind Lin Tian. Turning his head at the sound, Lin Tian discovered Zhong Liting had somehow run out. Hearing Zhong Liting''s voice, all seven or eight assassins looked up, quickly pointing their guns toward the upper floor. Witnessing this scene, the remaining three bodyguards panicked. They quickly got up and urged, "Miss, go back!" "Bang bang! Clang clang!" Lin Tian pulled Zhong Liting sharply, yanking her away; just as he pulled Zhong Liting aside, bullets struck precisely where she had just been standing. Staring at the spots where she had stood, now pocked with bullet holes, Zhong Liting''s small face turned pale with fright. Letting go of Zhong Liting''s hand, Lin Tian slightly peeked out and looked downstairs again. At a glance, Lin Tian was shocked! Just in that short time, the remaining three bodyguards had all been killed. Meanwhile, the seven or eight assassins were quickly charging upstairs. Seeing this, Lin Tian pulled his head back in and told the pale-faced Zhong Liting, "Your remaining three bodyguards are dead too!" "Ah?" Zhong Liting was stunned for a moment, then looked at Lin Tian with disbelief, "You''re lying!" "Believe it or not, those people are coming up!" Seeing Zhong Liting''s disbelief, Lin Tian laughed indifferently. As soon as Lin Tian finished his sentence, a series of urgent footsteps came from the stairwell. The intense sound of those footsteps made it clear that many people were rushing their way swiftly. Hearing these rapid ''pata pata'' footsteps, Zhong Liting''s face changed, and she froze, struck by fear and indecision. Seeing Zhong Liting scared stiff, Lin Tian gave a faint smile, "How about you ask me for help, and I will help you?" "Huff!" Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian''s words snapped Zhong Liting back to reality. She glared at Lin Tian fiercely, then turned and ran swiftly towards the back. "Eh..." Seeing Zhong Liting just run off, Lin Tian was taken aback. He hadn''t expected her to recover so quickly and to act with such decisiveness. Didn''t she just look utterly terrified? "But... why did she glare at me! Completely out of the blue!" Lin Tian muttered to himself. While Lin Tian was standing there dazed, the footsteps at the stairwell were growing closer. Hearing the approaching footsteps, Lin Tian slowly turned around, ready to face them as they arrived. "Bang!" Just as Lin Tian was gauging when those individuals should have been approaching, a gunshot suddenly sounded. The shot seemed to come from the entrance of the lobby on the first floor. "Bang!" "Bang!" Following that shot were two more. At the sound of these sudden gunshots, Lin Tian realized that the footsteps that should have been imminent had disappeared! Realizing this, Lin Tian was astonished, "Could it be someone else has arrived?" "Bang! Bang!" As Lin Tian wondered, two more gunshots rang out. These shots had a distinct character, seeming measured and rhythmic, like a champion dancer performing a graceful dance nearby. Lin Tian was curious about who this newcomer might be! While Lin Tian was pondering, he suddenly noticed that Zhong Liting, who had been running forward, had stopped in her tracks! Glancing at Zhong Liting, Lin Tian saw she was now standing excitedly behind a column, looking eagerly downstairs. No longer showing the initial panic on her face, she seemed to sense a savior had arrived! "Hm?" Seeing this, Lin Tian grew curious and peeked downstairs once more. Looking down, he immediately saw a young man in his twenties, dressed in a black suit, holding a pistol in his hand. "Bang!" The young man calmly pulled the trigger of his gun, his actions seeming very composed. Click! Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Following the young man''s move, Lin Tian saw one of the initially charging seven or eight men suddenly fall! "Huff!" Suddenly, the young man swiftly shifted his gun, and bang, another shot was fired! Click! With his movement, the target of his pistol slowly fell! Shot in the forehead! ``` "Amazing, Huo Peiyu! That was fantastic!" Zhong Liting exclaimed excitedly from behind the pillar upon witnessing the scene. As she spoke, she even stepped out from behind the pillar. Huo Peiyu must be someone Zhong Liting knew, perhaps even one of her bodyguards! At the same time, in just a few seconds, those seven or eight assassins had all died! All were dead by the hand of this young man! "A master!" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched. Anyone who could master gunplay to this extent was definitely a master. "Could he be a superpowered individual?" Lin Tian wondered, looking at Huo Peiyu with puzzlement. If he was a superpowered individual, one had to be careful not to accidentally trigger anything unfortunate. With this thought, Lin Tian took out three coins from his pocket and tossed them lightly. Hum hum~! The coins spun rapidly on the ground. Divine! Lin Tian was divining information about this person. Not sure if he was a superpowered individual, Lin Tian decided to use divination. If the other party was a superpowered individual, he wouldn''t be able to divine much, as his own divination skills were too weak. If the other wasn''t, Lin Tian could still divine the information. Whether he could divine it or not, Lin Tian would be able to confirm if the other party was a superpowered individual. "Hum hum~ Snap!" The coins stopped spinning. As the coins came to a rest, a stream of information appeared in Lin Tian''s mind. Assimilating the memories in his mind, Lin Tian was startled for a moment before a hint of realization flashed across his eyes. "So that''s how it is!" By then, Lin Tian had confirmed that this person was not a superpowered individual, and he discovered something interesting from the person''s information. A playful smile crossing his face, Lin Tian sorted through the information in his mind while bending down to pick up each of the three coins from the ground. Snap snap! As Lin Tian picked up the coins, a series of hurried footsteps sounded from his body. Upon picking up the coins, Lin Tian looked up to see Zhong Liting running back toward him at high speed. She came back! To be precise, she was rushing toward the staircase. The moment Zhong Liting ran past him, Lin Tian reached out and grabbed her. Snap! Lin Tian''s hand firmly grasped Zhong Liting''s arm. "What are you doing? Let go!" Zhong Liting glared at Lin Tian, her face full of anger. "Do you know that guy?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow towards the ground floor. By then, Huo Peiyu had also noticed Zhong Liting and was calmly making his way upstairs. "Hmph! You''re dead meat!" Zhong Liting did not answer Lin Tian''s question but instead looked at him with a threatening gaze. "Dead meat, huh?" A faint smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips as he mouthed toward the ground floor, "Just with him? What else? Do you know who he is?" "Clearer than you!" Zhong Liting snapped angrily, struggling hard with her hand, trying to break free from Lin Tian''s grasp, but she couldn''t break free at all. As Lin Tian casually gripped Zhong Liting''s hand, he raised an eyebrow, chuckled, and said, "You''re clearer than me? Do you really believe he is the Huo Peiyu you know? He''s an impostor!" "Bullshit!" Zhong Liting yelled angrily, looking as if she''d like nothing better than to eat Lin Tian alive. She was convinced that Lin Tian was playing tricks on her! Bullshit... Hearing such a crude word, Lin Tian was speechless; it was the first time he had seen a girl curse like this! Speechlessly looking at her, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, "What if what I said is true?" "If it''s true, this lady will strip naked for you to touch!" Zhong Liting fumed. "Uh..." Stunned by her sharp words, Lin Tian froze in place. After a moment, Lin Tian looked at Zhong Liting seriously, up and down, muttering to himself, "Although you''ve got a bit of a temper, there''s nothing to criticize about your looks. Since you''re so eager for me to touch, I''ll reluctantly accept your offer!" "You! You!" Zhong Liting glared at Lin Tian with a face full of fury, convinced that he must be insane! At that thought, Zhong Liting yanked her hand fiercely, "Let go of me!" Zhong Liting struggled fiercely, trying to free her hand, but she couldn''t escape Lin Tian''s firm grip. "Snap! Snap!..." At that moment, footsteps approached. With the footsteps, a figure slowly ascended from the lower floor. It was Huo Peiyu! On seeing Huo Peiyu, Zhong Liting''s face lit up. She quickly yelled at him, "Huo Peiyu, take care of this bastard! I want to strip him naked and throw him into the river!" Just as Huo Peiyu''s foot reached the second floor, Hearing Zhong Liting''s words, Huo Peiyu smiled faintly and then slowly lifted his handgun. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed and a coin slipped between his fingers. As Huo Peiyu raised the gun, Zhong Liting, stunned, said promptly, "Don''t shoot, he doesn''t deserve to die!" "..." Upon hearing Zhong Liting''s words, Lin Tian was on the verge of spitting blood! What did she mean by not deserving to die? Who did she think she was? And, truly, did she believe he had come to kill me? Lin Tian was beyond the point of frustration. Huo Peiyu slowly raised his handgun, but ultimately the barrel pointed at Zhong Liting. "You..." Gazing into the dark muzzle of the gun, Zhong Liting was dumbfounded. Chapter 214 - 189: Damn this guy! "I prefer you dead!" a calm voice came from ''Huo Peiyu'' as he slowly pulled the trigger. "Bang!" With a loud noise, a copper bullet shot out! At the same moment, Lin Tian fiercely flicked his hand! Whoosh whoosh! The silver coin spun rapidly as it flew past! Bang! Dang! A metallic clang resounded as the bullet collided with the coin! Dang! Watching the coin being knocked away, ''Huo Peiyu'' was stunned! He couldn''t believe that his almost certain shot had failed! And to be deflected by a coin, no less! A coin deflecting a bullet? This beyond ordinary scene completely dumbfounded Huo Peiyu. While Huo Peiyu was still stunned, Lin Tian fiercely kicked off the ground! Whoosh! Lin Tian''s body swiftly lunged forward! Noticing Lin Tian''s movement, despite still being stunned, Huo Peiyu quickly reacted and fiercely raised his gun! Bang bang! A series of rapid gunshots rang out. In just one second, he fired four or five shots in succession! But all these shots missed! Lin Tian had suddenly vanished! He disappeared right in front of him as if he had vanished into thin air! Staring in amazement at this scene, Huo Peiyu was once again in shock. Whoosh! Suddenly, a whooshing sound came from beside his ear. Feeling this sound, Huo Peiyu''s expression changed, and he hurriedly tried to evade! But it was too late! Just as Huo Peiyu was about to dodge, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his neck, then he lost consciousness altogether. Thud! As Huo Peiyu fell to the ground, the previously invisible Lin Tian appeared out of nowhere beside him. Invisibility, Lin Tian had just turned invisible. Deactivating his invisibility, Lin Tian crouched down, reached for Huo Peiyu''s neck, and then tore something. Rip! Following a ripping sound, Lin Tian pulled off a human skin mask from Huo Peiyu''s face. The person lying on the ground had now changed into a middle-aged man in his thirties. "This, this..." Staring at the suddenly changed ''Huo Peiyu'' on the ground and then at the mask in Lin Tian''s hand, Zhong Liting was completely stupefied, disbelief written all over her face. Holding the mask, Lin Tian examined it for a moment, walked up to a shocked Zhong Liting, and looked her up and down with a smile: "Beautiful, didn''t you say you would strip for me to touch? I''m ready now!" "What, what''s happening?" Zhong Liting asked Lin Tian blankly. Whoosh! Lin Tian leaned back swiftly to dodge Zhong Liting''s slap and chuckled, "What''s wrong? Are you angry? You told me to touch you!" S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You!" Zhong Liting glared at Lin Tian, her face full of anger. "Beep beep..." Suddenly, a series of urgent siren sounds came from outside. Hearing this, Lin Tian, who wanted to avoid trouble, planned to leave before the police arrived. He blew a kiss at Zhong Liting: "Beautiful, I''m off. Remember you owe me!" he said. Lin Tian gestured a groping motion with his hand, chuckled, and quickly walked away. Watching Lin Tian''s rapidly disappearing back, Zhong Liting stared at his receding figure with intense anger and muttered fiercely, "Jerk!" Meanwhile, as he briskly walked downstairs, Lin Tian made a phone call. Hurriedly walking downstairs, Lin Tian found He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, and they left the hotel before the police had completely sealed it off. ... He spent two days all cozied up with He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, enjoying the bliss of their company. However, on the third day, Lin Tian had no choice but to attend class. There was no helping it. Even if Lin Tian didn''t go to class, He Qianqian had to, and so did Bu Mengting. With both girls gone, Lin Tian reluctantly headed to class. But, he hadn''t even been in class for a day when he suddenly received a phone call. Checking the caller ID, it was from Zhong Guo! "Hello?" "Master Lin? I have a favor to ask of you!" Zhong Guo''s tone was very amiable! "What is it?" Lin Tian frowned. "It''s like this, it''s about protecting a businessman''s daughter. This businessman is a well-known patriotic merchant, and I haven''t been able to find a suitable person. I hope you can help, don''t worry, money is no issue!" As he spoke, Zhong Guo seemed somewhat nervous, unsure if Lin Tian would agree, but he couldn''t think of anyone more suitable than Lin Tian! Protection duty? Hearing this, Lin Tian frowned! After thinking for a bit, Lin Tian asked, "How long will it take?" "Just a week." Hearing this, Lin Tian looked somewhat hesitant! Ding! Just then, a synthetic electronic voice suddenly sounded: "Mission: Help Zhong Guo protect a person, reward upon completion: six Supernatural Points! The mission must be completed within a week!" Six Supernatural Points? Hearing this, Lin Tian was stunned! It took a while for Lin Tian to come to his senses and he exclaimed: "Damn, six Supernatural Points? That many?" "What?" came Zhong Guo''s puzzled voice from the phone! He hadn''t clearly heard what Lin Tian said! Taking a deep breath, a smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face: "Alright then, a week it is." In the end, Lin Tian agreed! Zhong Guo was the chief of Wu''an City''s Public Security Bureau, and Lin Tian often needed his helpit was a favor to him! And most importantly, there were six Supernatural Points for completing the mission! With these six Supernatural Points, Lin Tian would have 14 Supernatural Points in total, enough to create a new superpower! Then he could make He Qianqian and Bu Mengting eternally youthful! "Good, I''ll send you the detailed information on the person you''re protecting in a moment." Hearing Lin Tian agree, Zhong Guo sounded very excited! "Okay!" After hanging up the phone, Lin Tian looked somewhat puzzled and muttered, "System, didn''t you say you only fulfill wishes of beauties? Zhong Guo doesn''t seem to be a beauty!" Ding! An unemotional synthetic voice responded: "The system has evolved, it can now accomplish tasks related to beauties!" "Related to beauties? So, the person I''m protecting this time is a beauty, huh?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian''s eyes twinkled slighty! Half an hour later, Lin Tian held an envelope in his hand. Holding the envelope, Lin Tian opened it to find a photo inside, and upon pulling out the photo, he was instantly stunned. The person in the photo was none other than Zhong Liting, whom Lin Tian had met the day before yesterday! "Is it her?" he said, astounded. Stunned for a moment and looking at the cold demeanor of Zhong Liting in the photo, Lin Tian''s lips curled into a sly smile, a playful grin spreading across his face: "Looks like this is going to be fun!" Lin Tian had a vivid recollection of Zhong Liting''s temperamental and capricious nature. If it were an ordinary person, they would definitely be played to death by her, but Lin Tian... "Heh..." Thinking this, Lin Tian chuckled softly. Dealing with such a temperamental and capricious girl, others might not dare to say, but Lin Tian was quite sure of himself. Chapter 215 - 190 Do You Think I Dare! Within an upscale villa, Zhong Liting was frantically shaking her head, shouting, "No! No! I don''t want any bodyguard!" "Alright, Tingting, be good, this time it''s really dangerous!" At this moment, a middle-aged man beside her said somewhat helplessly. "No! No! I absolutely do not want! And it''s a man, too!" Zhong Liting continued shaking her head vigorously, showing her reluctance. She was dead set against agreeing. "You..." Zhong Wang looked at Zhong Liting helplessly, about to say something, when suddenly a person wearing a black suit quickly entered the hall. Approaching Zhong Wang he said, "Mr. Zhong, the person has arrived." "Ah? He''s here? Please, bring him in!" Hearing this voice, Zhong Wang''s face lit up with joy. "Hmph! No! No! I just won''t accept it!" Hearing this, Zhong Liting pouted and shook her head fiercely. In the end, realizing no one was paying attention to her, she swiped her hand. Smack! Zhong Liting directly knocked the ashtray on the coffee table to the ground. Bang bang! The ashtray bounced on the floor, heading toward the doorway, and landed right at the feet of the man who had just come inLin Tian! Lin Tian bent down, picked up the ashtray with a smile, and said, "Throwing things around is not a good habit." Hearing this voice, Zhong Liting was taken aback. Familiar! The voice was extremely familiar. The owner of the voice was someone Zhong Liting would never forget. As soon as she heard it, she abruptly lifted her head. Lin Tian! It was this jerk! Seeing Zhong Liting looking his way, Lin Tian smiled contentedly, glancing at her ample chest and said, "Beauty, we meet again!" "This is Mr. Lin? Hello, hello!" Seeing Lin Tian come over, Zhong Wang walked up with a warm face. Then, hearing the exchange between Lin Tian and Zhong Liting, Zhong Wang looked at Lin Tian somewhat astonished, turned his head to look at his daughter, and curiously observed the two, "Do you know each other?" "I don''t know him!" "I do!" Two completely different answers sounded at the same time. After glancing at Zhong Liting, who looked displeased, Lin Tian turned his head, smiled at Zhong Wang, and said, "I know her, and if I remember correctly, I saved her the day before yesterday, didn''t I?" "Ah? You are that expert?" Zhong Wang stared at Lin Tian in surprise. Zhong Wang knew that the person who had saved his daughter that day was an expert; he hadn''t expected it to be Lin Tian! After a pause, Zhong Wang quickly grabbed Lin Tian''s hand with a look of gratitude, "Thank you! I am so thankful." "No big deal!" Lin Tian smiled lightly. "Pose!" Seeing Lin Tian''s demeanor, Zhong Liting muttered disdainfully. "Tingting, watch your language!" Hearing Zhong Liting''s voice, Zhong Wang frowned and said sternly: "Mr. Lin here is the personal bodyguard I''ve hired for you; you should properly thank him." "I don''t want to..." As she spoke, Zhong Liting paused, her eyes darting around, then suddenly changed her tone, "Fine! Let him be my bodyguard!" Although taken aback by Zhong Liting''s sudden change of heart, Lin Tian didn''t think much of it. Having confirmed the bodyguard arrangement, Lin Tian kept close behind Zhong Liting. Seeing Zhong Liting enter her boudoir, Lin Tian walked in without hesitation. Following Lin Tian inside was a girl in her twenties, a maid hired by the Zhong family to attend to Zhong Liting. Trailing behind the two girls, Lin Tian approached Zhong Liting''s boudoir. As he entered, he instantaneously smelled a faint fragrance. It was the distinctive scent of a girl. Inhaling the light aroma, Lin Tian surveyed the room with some curiosity. Everything in Zhong Liting''s room was pinkthe curtains, the wallpaper, the comforter, the mosquito net... At the same time, Lin Tian also saw two or three pink stuffed dolls on Zhong Liting''s bed. Everything was pink, as if he had suddenly stepped into a pink world. "Hey, have you stared enough?" While Lin Tian was observing the room, an impolite voice suddenly came from beside his ear. Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze, scrutinizing Zhong Liting with a smile, "What''s up? Something wrong?" "Hmph!" With a cold snort, the maid beside Zhong Liting looked at Lin Tian with dissatisfaction and scolded, "Watch how you speak, and by the way, who let you in?" S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the girl''s haughty demeanor, Lin Tian was taken aback. Quite arrogant! She was on par with her mistress, Zhong Liting. Lin Tian looked at the girl in front of him, still for a moment. This girl, referred to by Zhong Liting as ''Xiaoya,'' seemed to be in her twenties. Although not as beautiful as Zhong Liting, she was still quite a looker. With that thought, Lin Tian glanced at her chest and then moved his gaze up, flashing a smile as he asked, "So, what are you suggesting?" "What do you mean? Aren''t you supposed to know, being a bodyguard!" Xiaoya scolded. "..." Lin Tian was speechless. It appeared that this girl was used to scolding bodyguards, treating him as if he were just another common bodyguard. "If you don''t curb that arrogant attitude of yours, believe it or not, I''ll strip you naked and violate you ruthlessly!" "You!" Xiaoya was furious at his words, and then she turned to look at Zhong Liting with a trace of grievance and anger in her eyes. "I''ll kill you!" As soon as Zhong Liting heard Lin Tian say that, she instantly recalled the humiliating scene in the bathroom the day before yesterday. She immediately picked up a chair next to her and smashed it towards Lin Tian. "Snap!" With an effortless catch, Lin Tian grabbed the chair that was smashed at him, continuing to smile at her. "You dare?" Zhong Liting said angrily! "You can try!" The corners of Lin Tian''s mouth curved up slightly, revealing a faint smile. "Go to hell!" It had always been her threatening others; no one had ever dared threaten her. In a flash of rage, Zhong Liting grabbed another chair and hurled it towards Lin Tian''s head. "Snap!" Lin Tian caught the chair thrown by Zhong Liting with ease. "You dare?" Zhong Liting said angrily. "If you dare touch a single hair on me, I guarantee you''ll enter upright and leave sideways!" Zhong Liting looked at Lin Tian fearlessly. This was her home! This was her territory! She wasn''t afraid of what Lin Tian could do! She believed Lin Tian wouldn''t dare! "Hey, what the hell are you doing? Let go of the young lady, do you want to die?" When Lin Tian pushed Zhong Liting against the wall, Xiaoya finally snapped back to reality and glared at Lin Tian, yelling angrily. She thought Lin Tian was too arroganta bodyguard daring to treat their young lady like this! Did he have a death wish? He had no idea who the Zhong family was! "What are you screaming for? Afraid that I''d forget about you? Come on, then!" As he spoke, Lin Tian quickly turned and closed the room door. Before Xiaoya could react, he grabbed her clothes, lifted her, and threw her onto the bed. Thump! Lin Tian flung Xiaoya straight into Zhong Liting''s two-meter-wide pink bed. Thump! With one hand, Lin Tian once again tossed Zhong Liting onto the bed. Both girls were thrown onto the bed by Lin Tian! "What are you trying to do?" Zhong Liting, flushed with rage, struggled to get up, but Lin Tian would not give her the chance. With a push of his feet, he pounced on her. Thump! Lin Tian pressed Zhong Liting and Xiaoya back into the bed once again. "What are you doing?" With Lin Tian''s overpowering strength, neither Zhong Liting nor Xiaoya could get up. Realizing she was unable to rise, Zhong Liting looked at Lin Tian and demanded angrily. "What am I doing?" Lin Tian smirked, scanning her up and down, and said with a smile, "Hmm..." While Lin Tian was speaking, he felt Xiaoya wriggling under his right hand, attempting to get up. Sensing Xiaoya''s struggle, Lin Tian turned his head towards her and said, "I told you if you spoke to me with such arrogance again, I''d strip you bare. Since you haven''t mended your ways, you''re going to witness my resolve!" With those words, Lin Tian paused mid-sentence, his smile turning sinister as he added, "Since there are two of you here, let''s settle this together." After saying that, Lin Tian reached for Zhong Liting''s collar. "You wouldn''t dare!" Zhong Liting stared at Lin Tian, furious. Lin Tian''s hand slowly tightened its grip. Feeling the increasingly powerful hand inside her collar, Zhong Liting finally started to panic and quickly said, "Do you know who I am? Even the governor is polite to my dad. If you dare do anything to me! I''m warning you, I..." "Heh..." With a cold scoff, Lin Tian tightened his grip and yanked hard! Stunned! Seeing this, Xiaoya beside them was dumbfounded. She could not believe someone dared treat Zhong Liting this way. And this was at the Zhong family''s home! Chapter 216 - 191: Beautiful, Im Coming! Half an hour later, Lin Tianyi emerged from the room with a smile on his face, followed by an annoyed Zhong Liting and Xiaoya! Lin Tian didn''t really do anything; he just touched her a little! But the two girls were still frightened by Lin Tian, knowing that he really dared to do anything! Even Zhong Liting was somewhat afraid of Lin Tian! Unconsciously, the days went by! Suddenly, a week had passed! During this week, Lin Tian thought there would be some battles, but to his surprise, there were none - everything went smoothly! A week later, Zhong Guo called: "Master Lin, you''ve been working hard these days, and the trouble has been resolved!" "So my task is completed, right?" Lin Tian asked lazily! "Yes, it''s completed. You''ll get ten million for this mission! The money has been transferred to your card!" Although Lin Tian did nothing that week, Zhong Guo''s attitude was still very respectful! Ding! As Zhong Guo confirmed the task completion, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Task: Fulfill Zhong Guo''s wish and protect Zhong Liting. Reward for task completion: six drops of Supernatural Points!" Along with the synthesized voice, six golden droplets shaped like Supernatural Points slowly appeared in the Sea of Consciousness! "With these six drops of Supernatural Points, plus the previous eight, I can completely create a new superpower and even have ten drops left over!" Lin Tian seemed a bit excited, a hint of a smile forming on his lips! "Humph!" Just as Lin Tian was immersed in the joy of acquiring the Supernatural Points, a cold snort rang out! Lin Tian turned his head and saw that it was Zhong Liting! Zhong Liting had her arms crossed and looked disdainfully at Lin Tian, saying, "You have a sleazy look on your face; who knows what you''re thinking!" A slight smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face as he took a big step forward, approaching Zhong Liting! Seeing Lin Tian approach, Zhong Liting panicked and hastily took a step back, looking at Lin Tian with a wary expression: "What do you want to do!" "Nothing much!" Lin Tian replied with a hint of a teasing smile, gazing at Zhong Liting''s pretty little face, "A week has passed, and I''m leaving now, don''t miss me too much!" "Get lost!" Zhong Liting yelled angrily, fuming! With a slight smile, Lin Tian glanced at Zhong Liting''s tempting red lips, took a quick step forward, bent down, and kissed her! "Mmm~!" Zhong Liting''s eyes widened! She was stunned! After kissing for a good five or six seconds, Lin Tian let go, blew her a flying kiss, and said cheerfully, "Beauty, I''m off, come find me when you''re free to hang out!" Having said that, Lin Tian quickly left! Only after Lin Tian''s figure had disappeared did Zhong Liting come to her senses. With her face flushed with rage and embarrassment, she stomped her foot hard: "Dammit! Don''t let me see you again!" ** Upon leaving the Zhong family, Lin Tian immediately hailed a taxi, intending to go find He Qianqian at school! Sitting in the taxi, Lin Tian thought about the promise he made with the two girls: "Hehe, Qianqian did say that if I really pulled it off, she would agree to take care of me along with Bu Mengting!" Thinking of He Qianqian''s shocked expression, and imagining both girls doing that together, Lin Tian felt a little thrill of excitement and couldn''t help but chuckle slyly to himself. The taxi driver, glancing through the rearview mirror, noticed Lin Tian sitting in the back and chuckling to himself with a lewd smile and occasionally wiping drool from his mouth, couldn''t help but feel speechless. Lin Tian didn''t notice the driver''s strange look, and even if he had, he wouldn''t have cared. He was immersed in his wonderful daydreams at that moment. Wiping the drool from the corner of his mouth, Lin Tian immersed his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness. As his consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian looked up at the sky above this mental space. He saw droplets of golden Supernatural Points floating in the white expanse of the Sea of Consciousness. The golden Supernatural Points floated beautifully in the air. Glancing over these points, Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction, then with a thought, he summoned the superpower menu. Looking at the superpower menu, Lin Tian declared loudly: "System, I want to create a new superpower, the ability of which is to grant eternal youth to a person!" After he finished speaking, Lin Tian focused his intention, and immediately information flowed from his body into the superpower system menu. Upon receiving the information emitted by Lin Tian''s body, the superpower system menu started to flicker with a red light. As the red light on the Supernatural Ability System flickered for a while, an electronic synthesized voice announced, "Information absorption complete, beginning superpower creation!" With this voice, Lin Tian noticed that the Supernatural Points floating in the sky began to tremble slightly. Subsequently, ten golden Supernatural Points began to detach from their original positions, slowly drifting toward the superpower menu. "Just like a drop of water, the golden Supernatural Points slowly submerged into the Supernatural Ability menu." With droplet after droplet of golden Supernatural Points disappearing into the Supernatural Ability menu, the blinking red light on it became more dazzling, and the frequency also increased. Lin Tian''s gaze was firmly fixed on the blank space of the Supernatural Ability menu. Under Lin Tian''s watchful eye, blurry black characters began to emerge slowly in that blank space. As the red light on the Supernatural Ability menu flickered more fiercely, the blurry black characters became clearer and clearer. "Buzz~!" Soon after, the Supernatural Ability menu emitted a dazzling burst of light. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian squinted his eyes slightly, and once the dazzling red light faded, he quickly looked at the black characters. By then, the characters had become crystal clear. A quick glance, and the information leaped into his sight! Level 1 Anti-aging Water: After exchanging for Anti-aging Water, one can maintain their appearance unchanged for ten years. (Note: This appearance refers to the user''s youngest and most beautiful state. Additionally, the same person can only use Level 1 Anti-aging Water five times.) Also, Anti-aging Water has mild beautification and healing effects. After scanning the information, even though the effects of Anti-aging Water were not very potent, Lin Tian was not disappointed. Lin Tian had been psychologically prepared. After all, this was just a Level 1 superpower. Such effects were quite normal. If the effects really granted eternal youth, Lin Tian would have been surprised. "Not bad for a Level 1 superpower. When I have more Supernatural Points later on, I will upgrade this superpower to truly grant eternal youth one day!" After glancing at the superpower, Lin Tian thought to himself. For his woman, upgrading this superpower to truly grant eternal youth was a must. "Alright, we''ve arrived!" While Lin Tian''s consciousness was immersed in the Sea of Consciousness, suddenly a voice came from beside his ear. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian withdrew his consciousness. Lin Tian paid the fare and got out of the car! A few minutes later, with his hands clasped behind his back, Lin Tian strolled leisurely through the campus! Lin Tian looked around, left and rightafter all, this was his old school, where he had spent three years. Coming back now gave him a somewhat different feeling. "Ring ring..." While Lin Tian meandered, the bell signaling the end of class rang out. Soon after the bell rang, the previously quiet campus burst into activity. Lin Tian then saw many figures rushing out from the teaching buildings. "Classes are over, huh!" Turning his head with a scan, Lin Tian smiled faintly. Seeing these people, Lin Tian vaguely saw a shadow of his past self. "Hmm?" Just as Lin Tian was ready to avert his gaze, suddenly, he paused. A beauty! Such a beauty! "Could she be a new teacher?" Staring at the girl, Lin Tian wondered to himself. The reason he speculated she was a teacher was that she didn''t look like a student at a glance. Her full figure and mature attire were clearly not that of a student. "But why is she wearing a mask?" Staring at the girl, Lin Tian was somewhat puzzled. The girl was very pretty, yet she wore a mask. From the half of her face that was exposed, Lin Tian concluded she was a beauty. Those long willow-leaf eyebrows, large eyes, delicate nose, and her exquisite facial structure all pointed to her being a beauty. "Wearing a mask?" Slightly puzzled, Lin Tian gave the girl another look, considering whether to use his clairvoyant ability to glimpse her true appearance when suddenly he was taken aback. "Lin Tian!" A rather unexpected voice sounded from behind Lin Tian. It was familiar to his ears. After a moment of surprise, Lin Tian turned around. "Lin Tian, it really is you!" Seeing Lin Tian turn around and confirming his identity, Wang Chenchen then exclaimed with a mix of surprise and delight. "Ah? Chenchen!" Lin Tian looked at Wang Chenchen somewhat astonished. Lin Tian did not expect such a coincidence to encounter an old classmate from senior year of high school. Wang Chenchen was one of Lin Tian''s classmates during that time. However, she didn''t make it to a university, so she chose to retake the exams. What Lin Tian didn''t expect was to encounter her by such a happenstance. "What are you doing here?" Upon seeing Lin Tian, Wang Chenchen asked with some surprise. "Nothing much, just came to see some old classmates!" Lin Tian said with an awkward smile. "Really? Come on, let''s go have some late-night food, and we''ll call Laogang and the others too!" Wang Chenchen laughed heartily and then pulled Lin Tian towards the boys'' dormitory. "Er..." Lin Tian was somewhat reluctant, as the other party was too enthusiastic, and it would have been rude for him to refuse. Despite his unwillingness, he still went along. Half an hour later, Lin Tian finally got rid of those former classmates. "Damn! So enthusiastic!" Lin Tian expressed his speechlessness. After getting away from his former classmates, he ran to a deserted place, concentrated with an idea, and became invisible in an instant. Once invisible, Lin Tian then stepped out. Afterwards, Lin Tian sauntered out boldly. Arriving in front of He Qianqian''s dorm room door, Lin Tian focused his mind and used his clairvoyant ability in an instant. As Lin Tian employed his clairvoyant ability, the wooden door in front of him slowly vanished, and he then saw He Qianqian, who was sitting at her desk, seriously grading assignments. At that moment, He Qianqian was very focused, giving off a gentle and tranquil aura. After a glance at He Qianqian, Lin Tian chuckled and then took out a key from his pocket and turned it. "Click!" Accompanied by the sound of the door unlocking, Lin Tian walked inside. "Bang!" As soon as he entered, Lin Tian immediately closed the door behind him. "Huh?" Hearing the sound of the door, He Qianqian looked around, puzzled. She then noticed that the door was firmly shut and had not been opened at all. With bewilderment in her eyes and assuming the sound came from outside, He Qianqian didn''t think much of it. She turned her head and continued to grade the assignments with dedication. Chapter 217 - 192: This Woman is Too High! "Ah!" He Qianqian exclaimed in surprise. "Qianqian, did you miss me?" "Lin Tian?" Upon hearing this familiar voice, He Qianqian was surprised and then responded in astonishment, "How did you get here?" "What, you didn''t miss me?" "No, it''s you!" He Qianqian slapped Lin Tian''s hand away and hurriedly stood up, turning her head to look. "You..." He Qianqian pointed at Lin Tian with a shocked expression on her face. "Hehe, how about it? I''ve got everything ready, let''s have a quick fun time." "No, I..." He Qianqian said, her face showing some urgency. "What''s the matter? Don''t tell me you don''t want to, or is it that you''d rather serve me together with Mengting? That''s also okay!" Holding He Qianqian in his arms, Lin Tian raised his eyebrows slyly. "It''s not that..." He Qianqian looked anxious, wanting to say something! But before she could finish her sentence, Lin Tian interrupted her: "Not what? Don''t you want to? You did say it, right? That if I could make you stay young forever, you''d be my wife along with Mengting. I can do that now!" Lin Tian chuckled mischievously. "You..." He Qianqian was so agitated she was almost crying; several times, she tried to speak but Lin Tian interrupted her. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What''s the matter? You seem very anxious?" Lin Tian looked at her curiously. "Just leave!" Finally having the chance to speak, He Qianqian said somewhat urgently. "Leave? Why?" Lin Tian looked puzzled. "Click!" At this moment, the sound of a door opening rang out. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian stiffened and looked up at the bathroom door dumbfounded. The sound didn''t come from outside; it came from the bathroom. Could there be someone else inside? "Click!" With another sound of the door opening, a girl walked out immediately. And this girl was the masked girl Lin Tian had seen outside the campus earlier. "You guys, you..." Stunned by the sudden appearance of a girl, especially in such a manner, Lin Tian was also dumbfounded. His mind was a little muddled! The scene fell silent. After a moment of silence, He Qianqian screamed and struggled out of Lin Tian''s embrace. Once down, He Qianqian ran to the side of the bed and buried her face in the quilt. Embarrassed! It really was embarrassingly shameful! He Qianqian felt she couldn''t face anyone anymore! "Uhm..." The girl was also a bit stunned at first, but she was much calmer than the two. The girl briefly glanced at Lin Tian''s lower part and smiled, "Not bad for capital!" "Uhm..." Hearing this, Lin Tian''s face turned red instantly. Although Lin Tian was quite lascivious, he was still somewhat overwhelmed when faced with such a bold and straightforward girl. "Oh? Blushing, are we?" Seeing Lin Tian''s face flush red, the girl chuckled playfully. Her voice was very pleasant, with a hint of seductiveness. It made one feel a tingling sensation. After a teasing glance at Lin Tian, the girl turned and walked towards the bed, sitting on the edge! Looking at He Qianqian who had her face buried in the pillow, the girl''s lips curled into a light smile, and she gently patted He Qianqian, chuckling, "Qianqian, no wonder you refused the boyfriend your aunt introduced. It turns out you''ve got a little man here!" He Qianqian didn''t move, still hiding under the quilt and not coming out. After glancing at He Qianqian, then at Lin Tian, the girl said with a playful laugh: "But it seems like you guys were playing quite a game here. If I heard correctly just now, there was another girl involved? Something about Mengting? Three people together? That''s even more liberated than me!" "Uhm, uhm..." Hearing this, Lin Tian felt awkward. After sweeping a glance at the two, the girl focused her eyes on Lin Tian''s embarrassed and shy face. Li Nian slowly stood up, walked over to Lin Tian, extended her fair, delicate fingers, and gently lifted his chin with a teasing tone, "What was that you were saying earlier? About making someone stay young forever? Why don''t you try it on me? If you really can, I might serve you too! Four people together, huh!" Saying this, the girl winked at Lin Feng, full of provocative flavor! "Uhm..." Lin Tian was at a loss for words. Stunned for a moment, Lin Tian swallowed hard! He now felt somewhat parched! Being teased like this by the girl, combined with the faint fragrance coming from her body, Lin Feng''s heart started to pound rapidly! He felt he had never been so nervous before! "This little fairy..." Lin Tian muttered under his breath, turning his head awkwardly. "What did you say?" It seemed Li Nian heard him; she extended her fingers slowly lifting Lin Tian''s chin, chuckling playfully. Saying this, Li Nian''s delicate hand slowly moved downwards, tracing circles on Lin Tian''s chest, and chuckled, "How about it? What do you think of my proposal? Four people together, huh! Hehe..." "Uhm, uhm..." Lin Tian was dumbstruck, his face slightly reddened. Noticing Lin Tian''s flushed face, Li Nian chuckled, glanced at He Qianqian who was still hiding under the quilt, and then turned to look at Lin Tian: "Ah?" Lin Tian was taken aback. "I''m starting now," Li Nian said as she slowly began unbuttoning her white shirt. Li Nian moved very slowly, as though deliberately teasing, and unhurriedly unbuttoned the first button. Although Lin Tian didn''t want to seem eager, his gaze couldn''t help but drift over. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, Li Nian chuckled and slowly undid the second button, saying mischievously, "Here goes the second button!" "Gulp~!" Lin Tian couldn''t help but swallow. His gaze was fixed. "You''re quite lustful! But I like it!" Li Nian chuckled, then buttoned up again! Then, Li Nian walked around Lin Tian with her hands behind her back, sizing him up. Her look was akin to eyeing prey! Feeling uncomfortable under Li Nian''s inspecting gaze, Lin Tian instinctively covered his lower area. His demeanor appeared somewhat shy! This woman was too wild, a bit too much to handle! Chapter 218 - 193: The Stunningly Beautiful Face! Noticing Lin Tian''s moves, Li Nian snorted a laugh and said dismissively, "What''s so special? I''ve seen plenty of men. You''re no different. Want me to teach you a lesson?" After speaking, Li Nian''s gaze shifted to He Qianqian on the bed, a smile on her face. At that moment, He Qianqian couldn''t help but shiver slightly. "Come on, let me see your darling!" Glancing at He Qianqian again, Li Nian''s eyes twinkled as she deliberately said loudly. Hearing this, He Qianqian couldn''t hold back any longer, she threw off the quilt, sprang up, and said to Li Nian, "Cousin, have you had enough of your jokes?" "Oh? Finally got up? And now you''re snapping at me? I haven''t even mentioned you hiding a man! And to think there are three of you, who would have guessed!" Li Nian pouted. Hearing this, He Qianqian''s face turned bright red from embarrassment, not knowing what to say. Embarrassing! She felt utterly embarrassed. After a pause, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, who was still foolishly standing there, and scolded, "What are you still standing there for? Go put on some clothes!" "Oh!" Pouting, Lin Tian bent down and picked up the clothes from the floor. "Go to the bathroom!" He Qianqian said helplessly. Lin Tian didn''t know what to say and obediently ran to the bathroom. Upon reaching the bathroom, he immediately smelled a faint fragrance. It was the fragrance lingering from Li Nian. Closing the bathroom door, Lin Tian began to dress. While dressing, he could faintly hear the two girls talking. "Qianqian, I didn''t expect you to secretly keep a piece of fresh meat to yourself. Maybe you should let your sister have a taste!" "Go away! What are you even saying!" "I''m not saying anything, why the blush! Aren''t there three of you? Adding me makes four, right? Hehe!" Li Nian''s teasing voice came from outside. "Stop talking nonsense, go away!" He Qianqian sounded both impatient and shy. ... Listening to the two girls talking, Lin Tian finished dressing but didn''t rush out. Instead, he approached the mirror. Looking at his reflection in the mirror, Lin Tian took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled. Taking a deep breath, he looked at his reflection and chastised himself, "Lin Tian, oh Lin Tian, how could you lose your nerve just now! No, you can''t let a woman toy with you like that!" By this time, Lin Tian had come to terms with his dissatisfaction over how easily Li Nian had teased him without any resistance. How could he, a man with two women, appear so novice in front of another woman? This should not be! It was completely unacceptable! "Hmm, if she dares come over again, I''ll show her what I''m made of!" Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian murmured to himself. Lin Tian decided that if Li Nian dared to tease him again, he would play along; surely he wasn''t afraid of being at a disadvantage. Taking a deep breath and adjusting his spirits, Lin Tian opened the bathroom door and walked out. "Click!" With the sound of the door, Lin Tian opened the bathroom door. Lin Tian paused, took a deep breath, and then stepped out. Seeing Lin Tian come out, both He Qianqian and Li Nian, who had been talking, stopped and turned to look at him. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Eyeing Lin Tian, Li Nian sized him up and said with a hint of disdain, "Kid, you don''t look like much, but your skills in charming women aren''t bad!" "Of course, who do you think I am!" Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, slightly dismissive. "Yo?" Eyeing him up and down with a hint of surprise, Li Nian looked taken aback. Lin Tian''s demeanor was vastly different from before. Just now, Lin Tian seemed like a novice who had never dealt with people, yet now he was acting like an old slick. Looking at Lin Tian somewhat astounded, Li Nian then teased: "Who are you trying to impress with that ''I''m the coolest dad around'' attitude? What can you actually do?" Li Nian''s words carried a hint of disdain. "I''ve got plenty of skills, do you want to try me?" Hearing this, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, glanced Lin Tian up and down, with his gaze lingering pointedly on her *****. That blatant stare spoke volumes. "Um..." Naturally, Li Nian understood what Lin Tian''s burning gaze implied. She couldn''t believe Lin Tian would dare to be so direct. Stunned for a moment, Li Nian frowned slightly and said contemptuously, "Didn''t you just say something about ''youth forever''? Come on, show me." "And then?" Lin Tian looked at her with a smile. He had been waiting for her to say this for a long time. "What do you mean, ''and then''?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a face full of astonishment. "What do you think? What did you just say earlier, about what you would do if I managed it?" Lin Tian grinned at her. Hearing this, Li Nian was startled. She suddenly remembered what she had said before. She had said that if Lin Tian really could do it, she would personally take care of him along with three others, including herself. Stunned for a moment, Li Nian scoffed and replied without thinking, "Sure, if you really can do it, how would I mind serving you?" "No regrets?" Lin Tian looked at her with twinkling eyes, full of mirth. "Of course not!" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian disapprovingly, her face expressing disdain: "Don''t speak too soon, try doing it first." Li Nian didn''t believe Lin Tian had the capability. Forever young? Fat chance! "Very well!" Hearing Li Nian''s words, Lin Tian nodded slightly, looking at her meaningfully, "I will make sure your wish is granted." "Lin Tian!" Just as Lin Tian was thinking about how to make Li Nian obediently keep her promise, suddenly a furious voice came from beside Lin Tian. "Um..." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was startled and turned his head awkwardly towards He Qianqian. Done for, he had gotten too caught up and completely forgotten about He Qianqian. Glaring at Lin Tian, He Qianqian shouted angrily: "Can''t you be more reserved, always going on about women!" Having said that, He Qianqian then turned to Li Nian, expressing her dissatisfaction, "Cousin, stop causing trouble. I''ll handle this." "I''m not causing any trouble! This guy claims he can keep people forever young, so let him prove it. Start with me!" Li Nian said nonchalantly. As she spoke, Li Nian turned to Lin Tian, "Come on, show me what you can do." After speaking, Li Nian raised her hand, preparing to take off her mask. "Cousin you" Seeing Li Nian''s action, He Qianqian was alarmed. Noticing Li Nian''s movements, Lin Tian was also curious. He had always been curious why Li Nian wore a mask, and although Lin Tian had clairvoyance, he hadn''t had the time to find out why. Now seeing Li Nian actively removing her mask, Lin Tian immediately watched curiously. Under Lin Tian''s gaze, Li Nian slowly took off her mask. As Lin Tian had imagined, she was perfect. Immediately, an exquisitely beautiful face appeared! The mask continued to move downward! However, when Li Nian fully took off the mask, Lin Tian was taken aback. Utterly astonished! Chapter 219 - 194 Seductive! "Uh..." Lin Tian stared dully at Li Nian''s chin, his face full of astonishment. Li Nian''s face was very perfect, although not as pure as He Qianqian''s, but she had a charm that He Qianqian did not possess. However, this perfect face had a flaw on her chin, a mark like a burn scar on Li Nian''s chin. Noticing Lin Tian''s astonished face, Li Nian gave a bitter smile, stretching out her fair hand to gently caress her chin. After a moment of silence, Li Nian looked up at Lin Tian with a smile and said, "What do you think? Aren''t you the one who can preserve youth forever? Can you do anything about my face?" "..." Lin Tian stared back at Li Nian, still somewhat in disbelief. He really couldn''t fathom how such a flaw could mar this otherwise perfect face. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He Qianqian seemed somewhat saddened as she said to Li Nian, "Alright, cousin, put the mask back on." "What''s the point of covering it now? You''ve all seen it already!" Li Nian seemed somewhat indifferent. Despite saying so, both He Qianqian and Lin Tian could see a hint of irritation in Li Nian''s heart. Touching her chin again, Li Nian fell silent for a while before shaking her head and finally putting the mask back on. After she put the mask back on, Li Nian looked up at Lin Tian and said discontentedly, "Kid, don''t talk big if you can''t deliver in the future!" By now, Lin Tian had recovered from his surprise, glanced at her mask and replied calmly, "Who says I can''t do it." "You''re guessing now, that I just can''t..." Li Nian paused halfway through her sentence, went silent for a moment, then looked at Lin Tian with astonishment and asked, "What did you say?" "I said I can do it!" Lin Tian replied, his face calm. "Stop kidding around!" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian with some dissatisfaction, not liking the idea of him joking about Li Nian''s wound. "I said I can do it! Really!" Seeing that neither of them believed him, Lin Tian emphasized again to explain. "Really?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled face. "Really!" Lin Tian affirmed with a nod. Hearing Lin Tian''s affirmative response, Li Nian was stunned. After a pause, Li Nian laughed and said, "Don''t tell me you want me to do some kind of surgery, I''ve already had surgery." "No need for such trouble!" Lin Tian chuckled lightly, his face confident, "My method is very simple!" "Hmm?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a puzzled face. After giving her a glance, Lin Tian said with a giggle, "It''s no problem at all to heal your wound, just a matter of minutes." "Stop joking!" Li Nian said, disbelieving. Seeing that she didn''t believe him, Lin Tian didn''t say more and turned around to pour a glass of water. As he poured the water, with his back turned to them, Lin Tian had a thought. Following Lin Tian''s intent, a bottle of first-class Anti-aging Water was exchanged. With the Anti-aging Water in hand, he gently pried off the lid with his thumb and poured the contents of the bottle into the water. After the Anti-aging Water was completely mixed into the cup, Lin Tian turned around, holding the cup. The time it took to exchange the Anti-aging Water and put it into the cup was very short! In the eyes of Li Nian and He Qianqian, Lin Tian just normally poured a glass of water. Lin Tian came to Li Nian with a glass of water, holding it out and said with a grin, "Here, drink this and you''ll be cured!" Li Nian looked down at the water in Lin Tian''s cup and then back up at him, staring straight at Lin Tian, "Are you teasing me?" What is this supposed to be? Just a glass of perfectly normal boiled water, nothing out of the ordinary. Drink this and be healed? Do you think I''m a three-year-old child? Li Nian was quite disdainful. Noticing the disdain in Li Nian''s eyes, Lin Tian didn''t mind, smiling as he said, "I know you don''t believe it, but if you don''t believe it, why not give it a try? It''s not like I can poison you! If I''m lying, you can do whatever you want with me!" Li Nian''s gaze was locked tightly on Lin Tian, seeing that he was completely serious. Hesitating for a moment, Li Nian reached out and took the cup of water from Lin Tian''s hand. Holding a cup in her hand, Li Nian stared straight at Lin Tian: "You said if you can''t do it, you''ll listen to me, and I don''t ask for much, just one favor." "Okay!" Lin Tian nodded directly, looking at her indifferently, "Just don''t forget what you said." "Heh..." With a light chuckle, Li Nian gently pulled down her mask to reveal her small and rosy lips. Revealing her lips, Li Nian drank all the water from the cup in her hand. "Huh!" Li Nian let out a breath after downing the water in the cup and then handed it to Lin Tian with a smile, "All gone, it''s no different from ordinary water!" "Big difference!" Lin Tian said with a smile. "How so? It can''t possibly give me a whole new look!" Li Nian scoffed disdainfully and reached up to remove the mask from her face! While scoffing, Li Nian reached toward the scar on her face where the wound was. As her hand touched, Li Nian once again felt the familiar wound, the familiar unevenness. Feeling the touch in her hand, Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with dissatisfaction, "So what? Is this the change you mentioned? Can you be any more fake?" Lin Tian glanced at her chin and said nothing. He knew it was just that the Anti-aging Water hadn''t taken effect yet. When Li Nian took off her mask just now, He Qianqian was also staring at her nervously. Despite not quite believing that Lin Tian could really improve Li Nian''s wound, after getting to know him, Lin Tian had already accomplished many impossible things! So when Li Nian took off her mask, He Qianqian still held some expectation. Hope that a miracle would really happen. But seeing the way Li Nian took off her mask, disappointment flashed across He Qianqian''s face! "Sigh~!" He Qianqian sighed softly. How could she have really expected it to be possible? It was completely impossible. "Maybe I trust Lin Tian too much," He Qianqian thought to herself. Thinking this, He Qianqian''s gaze swept over Li Nian''s face again. This sweep by He Qianqian seemed very casual, just a quick glance! But as soon as her gaze shifted away, He Qianqian suddenly paused, and then quickly turned her head back, eyes wide, staring at Li Nian''s chin. "What the..." Staring at Li Nian''s chin, He Qianqian''s eyes widened in shock. "What?" Noticing He Qianqian''s reaction, Li Nian turned her head in confusion, then saw He Qianqian''s surprised expression. He Qianqian''s gaze was fixed tightly on her own chin! "What''s wrong?" Li Nian touched her chin with a puzzled face. With one touch, Li Nian''s eyes instantly widened. Smooth! Incredibly smooth to the touch! There was no longer the familiar feeling of pits and bumps, nor the wrinkled sensation. "This, this..." Li Nian was shocked. Startled for a moment, thinking of something, Li Nian quickly turned and rushed towards the bathroom. Due to her speed, Li Nian almost fell. "Phew!" Arriving at the bathroom in quick strides, Li Nian hurried in. Standing before the bathroom mirror, Li Nian stared wide-eyed at the girl in the reflection. "This, this..." Staring at her chin, smooth as jade, Li Nian was shocked, unbelieving. As Li Nian ran into the bathroom, Lin Tian and He Qianqian followed. Standing outside the bathroom door, Lin Tian glanced at Li Nian''s shocked expression and said with a grin, "How is it?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Nian came to her senses, looking at Lin Tian in disbelief, "Is this for real?" "What do you think?" Lin Tian looked at her with a teasing smile. It was undeniable, with her chin healed, Li Nian presented a strikingly different impression. Chapter 220 - 195 Handsome Young Man, Pretty Please! 195 Gazing at Li Nian''s seductive little face, Lin Tian was very tempted. It must be said, Li Nian really did give off that vixen vibe. Li Nian, stunned, touched her own chin, then turned to look in the mirror. It was true! All of this was real. "How, how is this possible?" Her hands constantly touching her chin, Li Nian looked unbelievingly at Lin Tian. Beside her, He Qianqian also wore a face full of surprise. Although somewhat expectant that Lin Tian could create another miracle, He Qianqian did not actually hold much hope in her heart! But what she never expected was that Lin Tian had actually managed to heal her cousin''s chin. Seeing the disbelief on the seductive face, Lin Tian swallowed, and teased, "How about that? Do you believe me now? Remember what you said?" Speaking to this point, Lin Tian paused, his gaze measuring Li Nian up and down with deep meaning, focusing particularly on Li Nian''s ample chest. Seeing Lin Tian''s lecherous look, Li Nian was taken aback. After a pause, Li Nian chuckled playfully, twisting her waist and walking towards Lin Tian with a flirty smile. Arriving in front of Lin Tian, Li Nian extended her slender fingers to gently hook Lin Tian''s chin, leaned her body slightly forward, and stared at him with a smile, S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Four people, huh? I''m fine with it, but you should ask Qianqian!" Saying this, Li Nian playfully blinked, her rosy little mouth blowing a breath onto Lin Tian''s face. As Li Nian exhaled, Lin Tian''s nose caught a fragrant scent assailing his senses! A light, fresh fragrance. Looking at Li Nian''s tempting red lips and her seductive face full of allure, Lin Tian subconsciously swallowed. Damn! This little fairy! Lin Tian cursed inwardly, feeling his cheeks burning hot! Lin Tian still found Li Nian''s boldness a bit too much to handle. Catching a glimpse of Lin Tian''s slightly flushed face, Li Nian chuckled, her hand gently holding Lin Tian''s chin, her fingers slowly tracing across his cheek, teasingly said, "Oh? Blushing now?" Having said that, Li Nian turned to look at He Qianqian, winked, and giggled, "Your little man is quite cute, but a bit too pervy!" At that moment, an angry look crossed He Qianqian''s face as she fiercely pinched the soft area at Lin Tian''s waist. "Ah..." Lin Tian opened his mouth, wanting to yell, but dared not make a sound. "Haha..." Seeing Lin Tian''s pained expression, Li Nian laughed loudly, looking very pleased with herself. "Hmph!" Seeing Li Nian''s pleased look, Lin Tian muttered inwardly, "Just wait, someday I''ll have my way with you!" It could only be said that Li Nian gave men that kind of overpowering desire to conquer. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, guessing what he was thinking, Li Nian giggled, winked at Lin Tian, and teased, "What? Still thinking of making a move on me?" Having said that, Li Nian turned to look at He Qianqian and tattled, "Your man doesn''t seem very trustworthy!" "Lin Tian!" He Qianqian was truly angered. Furiously pinching the soft area at Lin Tian''s waist. This damn fool! Having her and Mengting wasn''t enough! He was still thinking about her cousin! Thinking about having three people serving him! That was too much! Lin Tian dared not resist, letting He Qianqian twist his waist, feeling waves of pain. "Ah~! I dare not anymore!" Lin Tian yelled in pain. This expression of pain was half real, half feigned. If she didn''t feign extra pain, wouldn''t that be courting death for herself? "Do you dare think about other women now!" He Qianqian held on to Lin Tian''s waist without letting go, said fiercely. "I don''t dare! I won''t dare anymore!" Lin Tian begged with a pained expression! "Really!" He Qianqian said, disbelieving. "Of course it''s true, I swear!" Lin Tian hurriedly assured. Seeing that Lin Tian''s attitude was acceptable, He Qianqian didn''t plan to say much more, snorted coldly, and let go of Lin Tian. Smiling mischievously while watching the two, Li Nian found it strange only after He Qianqian released Lin Tian: "What exactly is going on here?" "What do you mean what''s going on?" Lin Tian, while rubbing the spot where He Qianqian had pinched him, asked with an annoyed face. "Here!" Li Nian touched her smooth little chin. "Don''t know!" Lin Tian glanced at her coldly. The squeezing by He Qianqian had also been partly Li Nian''s doing. "Tell me, oh, tell me and I''ll give you a kiss!" Seeing that Lin Tian remained silent, Li Nian''s beautiful eyes twinkled, then she looked at Lin Tian and laughingly said . "Really!" Lin Tian said with a hint of joy. "Lin Tian!" A voice filled with anger called out. Whoosh! A dark shadow came flying! "Smack!" Lin Tian felt his head being hit hard by a book. "Uh" Lin Tian looked up only to see He Qianqian holding a biology textbook, looking at him fiercely. "Uh" Lin Tian smiled awkwardly: "Just kidding, just kidding!" After saying that, Lin Tian acted foolishly and rubbed his own head. "Hmph!" He Qianqian snorted coldly, looking displeased. Lin Tian wore an awkward expression, not knowing what to say. At the same time, Lin Tian also wondered why he couldn''t control himself around Li Nian. Could it be that he really was a creature driven by his lower half? Lin Tian felt depressed. Seeing Lin Tian suffer once again, Li Nian giggled, looking somewhat triumphant: "Now you can talk, right?" "Talk about what? I don''t know!" Lin Tian said with an annoyed face. "Stingy! Really won''t tell?" Li Nian said with a teasing smile. "Whatever!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes at her and walked out of the bathroom into the room, sitting down at the edge of the bed. Seeing Lin Tian walk away, He Qianqian and Li Nian also followed. After glancing over the two, Lin Tian finally let his gaze rest on Li Nian''s face, smiling: "Your change was caused by my ''Potion of Eternal Youth'' of course!" Eternal Youth? Upon hearing this, Li Nian was stunned and then remembered something Lin Tian had mentioned before. The initial reason for Lin Tian mentioning eternal youth had resulted in her chin scar healing. Could it be, could it really be that Lin Tian could grant eternal youth? Shock! Upon thinking this, both Li Nian and He Qianqian felt a mix of shock and joy. Never underestimate a woman''s concern for her appearance, some women would even pay a price men can hardly imagine just for their looks . If there really was a way to attain eternal youth, it could drive most women crazy. The two girls were momentarily stunned. After the moment''s hesitation, all that was left in their hearts was surprise and happiness! If someone else told the two girls this, they certainly would think that person was insane! But the previous instance of Lin Tian miraculously healing Li Nian''s chin compelled the two girls to start believing in Lin Tian. After a moment of hesitation, Li Nian was the first to react, sitting down next to Lin Tian, grabbing his arms and swaying them coquettishly: "Handsome boy! Can you really grant eternal youth?" Chapter 221 - 196: You Are All Mine! "What do you think?" Lin Tian''s gaze reluctantly moved away from the pristine white above, as he raised his head and spoke with feigned arrogance! Lin Tian knew that now was the time to play hard to get. Things that came too easily were never valued. "Really?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a face full of surprise. "Of course it''s true!" Lin Tian said indifferently! "Then quickly give your sister some anti-aging water, will you!" As she spoke, Li Nian puckered her small mouth and blew a kiss to Lin Tian! Giggling as she looked at Lin Tian, her little face full of eagerness! Lin Tian turned his head, looked her up and down, and shook his index finger, gently saying, "NO!" "Why not!" Li Nian said, clearly annoyed. "Humph!" Lin Tian snorted coldly and turned his head away, ignoring her. This item couldn''t be given away without some benefit for him. Inside, Lin Tian was still thinking about how to get her into bed. Seeing that Lin Tian was ignoring her, Li Nian''s eyes flickered, then she grabbed Lin Tian''s arm and moved closer to him! As Li Nian moved, her ample breasts pressed against Lin Tian''s arm. With her body pressed tightly against Lin Tian, Li Nian laughed playfully, "At most, I''ll take a loss, and the four of us will take care of you!" "Gulp!" Lin Tian couldn''t help but swallow his saliva. As Li Nian moved closer, a faint scent of woman drifted into his nostrils, and at the same time, his right arm felt a softness, and instantly, Lin Tian was intoxicated. He was on fire! Lin Tian felt as if he were ablaze. Tensed up, Lin Tian suddenly felt a tingling sensation down below. Uh... Lin Tian looked down at himself, his face speechless! Damn, bro, you''re really letting the team down, getting excited so soon? "Snap!" While Lin Tian was looking down at his crotch, he suddenly felt a hard slap on his head. Lin Tian looked up in astonishment to see He Qianqian looking at him with a frosty expression. "Uh..." Lin Tian said, embarrassed. After giving Lin Tian a fierce glare, He Qianqian then turned to Li Nian and complained: "Cousin, can you please stop causing trouble not." "Alright, alright, OK!" Seeing that He Qianqian was displeased, Li Nian giggled and stood up. Seeing Li Nian letting go of Lin Tian, He Qianqian, holding a biology textbook, glared at Lin Tian and demanded, "Spill it, what exactly is going on!" "And you hit me, I won''t tell!" Seeing He Qianqian''s fierce look, Lin Tian muttered softly, lowering his head slightly. "What did you say?" He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian. "Nothing?" Lin Tian said with an awkward smile. He didn''t dare talk back, especially since he did feel he''d gone a bit too far. "Speak up!" He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian, dissatisfied. The news of eternal youth had excited her, but Lin Tian''s unreformable lustfulness truly infuriated her. Seeing that He Qianqian was really getting angry, Lin Tian had no choice but to speak honestly, "Didn''t I say before that I could make a woman''s youth last forever? Now I can!" "Really?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, astonished. "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded repeatedly. "How did you manage it?" After a pause, He Qianqian asked curiously. "Well..." Lin Tian grinned, stood up, tossed his hair, and said somewhat coolly, "Naturally, because your husband here is awesome!" "Uh..." Watching Lin Tian show off, the two girls stared, dumbfounded. After a moment of silence, He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian, speechless, "Lin Tian, you really shouldn''t try to be funny not!" While Li Nian giggled as she looked at Lin Tian, then turned to He Qianqian, "He''s quite humorous!" Hearing the comments from the two girls, Lin Tian was speechless. Doesn''t anyone notice my handsome look? That''s not the point! Lin Tian was truly speechless! Frustrated for a moment, Lin Tian could only look at He Qianqian helplessly and say: "You know, I have some special abilities, that''s how I managed it." "Special abilities?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian strangely. Seeing Li Nian''s puzzled expression, Lin Tian explained, "You could think of it as magic or a genius''s abilities!" So far, Lin Tian hadn''t discovered any other superpowered individuals, which made him feel somewhat relieved! Telling others about his superpowers wasn''t really a big deal! As long as it doesn''t become common knowledge! Moreover, superpowers were not the most important secret for Lin Tian; his most important secret was the Superpower Watch from the future! This secret Lin Tian planned to tell no one! "Is it superpower?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Nian''s eyes widened, curious. "It''s some special abilities! You could say it''s a superpower!" Lin Tian explained. "What kind of abilities?" Li Nian asked, eyes wide with curiosity. "Like, being a bit stronger and stuff!" Lin Tian didn''t elaborate, not wanting to waste words. "Can you perform it?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a curious expression on her face. "Didn''t I just perform?" Lin Tian chuckled. "That wasn''t a performance, you..." Speaking thus, Li Nian suddenly paused. She subconsciously touched her chin. Stroking her smooth chin, Li Nian looked at Lin Tian in astonishment, "Is this your ability?" Smiling broadly at her, Lin Tian didn''t say a word. "Can you make people stay young forever?" Upon hearing this, He Qianqian also couldn''t contain herself. "Yes, but my ability isn''t there yet. Right now, I can only maintain a youthful appearance for several decades, but in the future, it will certainly be even more incredible!" Lin Tian didn''t promise too much. "Really?" Li Nian stared at Lin Tian with wide eyes. Lin Tian rolled his eyes at her, and, feeling too lazy to reply, thought, ''Isn''t that obvious!'' Seeing that Lin Tian was ignoring her, Li Nian snickered, moved closer, took his hands, and shook Lin Tian''s arm coquettishly, saying, Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire "Come on, just try it for big sister!" As Li Nian shook his arm, Lin Tian felt his arm brush against something soft from time to time. Truly... what a joy! "How is it?" Seeing Lin Tian''s blissful expression, Li Nian giggled and then moved closer, whispering, "I''ll give you some perks too!" "Perks? What perks?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian''s imagination started running wild. "What are you guys doing!" Seeing the two looking as if they were up to no good, He Qianqian couldn''t help but get annoyed. "Uh..." Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian with an embarrassed expression. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meanwhile, he inwardly lamented, ''Why does He Qianqian have to be here now? If she weren''t here, Lin Tian would have taken care of Li Nian long ago.'' Despite feeling peeved, Lin Tian dared not say a word. Seeing Lin Tian becoming a bit more subdued, He Qianqian snorted coldly, "So what are you getting at now? Can one stay eternally young in Qing Village?" Lin Tian was stunned for a moment, but then quickly caught on and looked at He Qianqian seriously, "Didn''t you say before that as long as I can make you stay young forever, you would agree to be with Mengting? Now, I''ve achieved it! So from now on, both you and Mengting are my wives!" "What are you talking about, you just said you can only maintain it for several decades! That''s still a long way off!" He Qianqian was stunned for a second, and then argued back. "..." Lin Tian was speechless. Staring at He Qianqian, he said forcefully, "How many decades does a person have in life? Besides, my ability will improve. Anyway, I don''t care, I take it as you agreed!" "Why are you like this!" He Qianqian complained. "I am like this! Hmph, if you''re upset, I''ll take care of you right now. You decide!" Lin Tian glared at He Qianqian coldly. Sometimes a man needs to be firm when it''s time to be firm. He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian speechlessly, knowing Lin Tian well enough to realize he might actually do what he said. She even might have preferred it that way, judging from the way he was ogling her cousin. Lin Tian would probably take advantage of Li Nian too. And if it really did happen, Lin Tian would most likely act on it. Looking at Lin Tian with a speechless expression, He Qianqian could only fall silent. Seeing He Qianqian fall silent, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and pressed, "How about it? I guess I''ve met the condition, right?" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian and turned her head away, ignoring him. "Don''t push me!" Seeing that He Qianqian was ignoring him, Lin Tian slowly walked over. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, He Qianqian, feeling speechless, could only look at him resignedly, "Alright, alright, you win, okay!" "So that means the condition is met, you agree to be with Mengting and me together? You''re both my wives now?" Lin Tian''s tense expression immediately turned into a snicker. Looking at Lin Tian speechlessly, He Qianqian wanted to disagree but feared that Lin Tian might act out, so she reluctantly nodded her head. Seeing He Qianqian nod, Lin Tian clapped his hands excitedly. Done deal! Though He Qianqian was not very willing, she had mostly come around. Over time, the three of them being together would naturally become a habit. "It seems that pushing a bit just now was the right move!" Lin Tian thought, somewhat smugly. The reason Lin Tian did this was because he understood He Qianqian, knowing she would forgive him even if he actually went ahead with his threats. It was because he understood that he dared to take this step. Otherwise, acting impulsively and forcing things would have been disastrous. "Ding!" Just as Lin Tian was pondering, suddenly a synthesized electronic voice sounded in his mind. Hearing this synthesized voice, Lin Tian looked surprised. Slightly stunned, Lin Tian focused a small part of his attention on the Sea of Consciousness. As Lin Tian focused on the Sea of Consciousness, an electronic voice rang out in his mind: "Task: Fulfill He Qianqian''s wish, helping her stay young forever has been completed. Task reward: one Supernatural Point." "Completed?" Hearing this task notification, Lin Tian was stunned. Lin Tian never expected to get a task notification at this time. According to the information, he hadn''t completed the task. After all, it stated eternal youth, and his Anti-aging Water definitely didn''t qualify as true eternal youth. So what was going on? Was it because He Qianqian already believed it, or did she consider this as enough for eternal youth? Lin Tian pondered deeply. "What''s wrong?" Seeing Lin Tian spaced out, He Qianqian looked at him quizzically. "Ah? Nothing!" Lin Tian was stunned for a moment, then snapped back to reality. He waved his hand off! Chapter 222 - 197 Even though he said this, seeing He Qianqian still staring strangely at himself, Lin Tian chuckled foolishly: "Maybe it''s because I''ve gotten older, I tend to space out!" "Forget it, I can''t be bothered with you!" Sensing Lin Tian''s perfunctory response, He Qianqian rolled her eyes at him, then curiously asked Lin Tian: "Can you really make someone young? How do you do it?" He Qianqian''s pretty face showed some anticipation! Beautiful! To remain forever young is, perhaps, every woman''s wish. Seeing the slightly eager look in He Qianqian''s eyes, Lin Tian grinned. Lin Tian didn''t plan to get in any trouble. In He Qianqian''s expectant gaze, he turned to the table and picked up a kettle to pour some water. Seeing Lin Tian''s action, both girls guessed what Lin Tian was about to do and curiously followed up. They were all curious about how Lin Tian would make a cup of boiled water preserve youth forever. Lin Tian was indifferent to the girls'' staring and did not pause in his movements. As he poured water from the kettle into the cup, Lin Tian covered the mouth of the cup with his right hand, his thoughts shifting. As Lin Tian''s thoughts moved, a stream of Anti-Aging Water imperceptibly entered the cup. This time, Lin Tian directly exchanged Anti-Aging Water and did not exchange the outer glass bottle. The girls completely missed Lin Tian''s subtle movement. After adding the Anti-Aging Water, Lin Tian swirled the cup in his hand and handed it to He Qianqian with a smile: "Drink it." "Is that all?" He Qianqian took the cup with a curious face! The water in the cup was very clear, not different from ordinary water! And He Qianqian was certain, as she didn''t even blink just now, that it was just a cup of ordinary boiled water. After hesitating for a moment, He Qianqian curiously looked at Lin Tian, "Is that all?" "Exactly!" Lin Tian nodded with a smile: "After drinking this cup of water, you''ll revert to your most beautiful state and stay that way for ten years!" "Really?" Though mostly convinced, He Qianqian still reflexively questioned, looking at the water in the cup. "Of course, just try it and you''ll know!" Lin Tian explained cheerily. Looking at Lin Tian, He Qianqian closed her eyes, tilted her head back, and drank the water from the cup in one gulp. After drinking, He Qianqian didn''t immediately open her eyes, she savored the moment before finally opening them, then she turned to Li Nian, "Cousin, do you see any changes?" Li Nian''s gaze was intently fixed on He Qianqian, observing her face for a moment before hesitantly speaking: "It seems there''s no change." Hearing this, He Qianqian turned her gaze back to Lin Tian. Seeing He Qianqian''s puzzled expression, Lin Tian smiled without speaking, glanced at Li Nian, and chuckled, "Look again." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Nian turned her head once more and stared earnestly at He Qianqian''s face. After a moment, Li Nian uncertainly said, "Your face seems to have become more rosy, and your skin appears improved too." "Really?" Upon hearing Li Nian''s words, He Qianqian brightened and immediately rushed to the bathroom. Arriving in front of the bathroom mirror, He Qianqian leaned forward and closely examined her own cheeks. "It seems, it does look a bit more rosy?" After a long look, He Qianqian hesitantly said. He Qianqian indeed felt that her complexion seemed more rosy, giving off a subtle rosy shade. However, the change wasn''t very noticeable, so He Qianqian wasn''t quite sure. By this time, Lin Tian also followed her to the entrance of the bathroom, looking at He Qianqian he said with a smile: "Because your skin has always been good, the change isn''t very noticeable. If it were an old lady, it would be extremely obvious!" What Lin Tian said was the truth; the Anti-Aging Water only returned the person to their youngest and most beautiful state. Although He Qianqian was already 27, her skin was very good and she had no spots on her face, so the changes weren''t very noticeable. "Huh?" Suddenly, He Qianqian exclaimed in surprise. Seeming to notice changes, He Qianqian seriously looked at the corners of her mouth. He Qianqian remembered that she originally had a slight blemish, a red spot, at the corner of her mouth. And now the red spot had vanished. Did it really work? Feeling this scene, He Qianqian completely believed Lin Tian. While He Qianqian was looking in the mirror, Li Nian also stood at the bathroom door, looking at her own appearance through the bathroom mirror. Initially, her main focus was on her chin, but when she took a serious look, she found that her reflection seemed much younger than before. Touching her own face, Li Nian looked amazed. After hesitating for a while, Li Nian turned her head to look at Lin Tian, with a flash of eagerness in her eyes. Noticing Li Nian''s look, Lin Tian responded by blinking and grinning, seemingly hinting at something! Seeing the smile on Lin Tian''s face, Li Nian moved closer and cooed, "Hey, Lin Tian, can you get me another cup of that water?" "Water? There''s plenty of it, help yourself!" Lin Tian played dumb. "What are you saying? I want that one!" Li Nian said, somewhat annoyed. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Which one do you want? Don''t make me misunderstand!" Lin Tian teased her with a cheeky look. As he spoke, Lin Tian''s gaze roamed over Li Nian''s body, lingering on her full breasts! "You''re so lecherous despite being young! You''re asking for trouble!" Li Nian snapped angrily. "Oh? Want to hit me? Come on then!" Lin Tian chuckled. "What are you guys doing!" During Lin Tian''s playful banter, He Qianqian had finished checking herself and turned around. Seeing the two of them, He Qianqian sighed in resignation. Taking a deep breath, He Qianqian was quite annoyed! She had already made up her mind to keep the two apart. Her cousin was not a settled person by nature, and Lin Tian was insufferably lecherous. Leaving the two of them alone together would be like a spark meeting gunpowder, wouldn''t it? When He Qianqian spoke up, Li Nian looked up at He Qianqian with a pout, saying discontentedly, "Your boyfriend is too stingy, not letting me have another cup of water. So annoying!" "What? You think this is tap water? It was hard enough to make these two cups!" Lin Tian retorted discontentedly. "It''s not like you look tired!" Li Nian pouted unhappily. "My tiredness is not something you can understand!" Lin Tian shot back immediately. Lin Tian didn''t want to easily produce more Anti-aging Water, as it cost him Supernatural Points. Stay connected via My Virtual Library Empire Time passed as the three of them chatted, with Lin Tian and Li Nian occasionally bickering. As time slowly passed, it was almost 10 PM. Lin Tian was also planning to head back soon. Initially, Lin Tian had hoped to get intimate with He Qianqian. But with Li Nian around, that definitely wasn''t happening. Pulling out his phone, he checked the time and discovered it was getting late! Lin Tian looked up at the two and said, "It''s getting late, I should head back now." "Why go back? Let''s sleep together!" As she spoke, Li Nian teasingly stuck out her tongue and circled it around her luscious lips, giving Lin Tian a seductive wink! Chapter 223 - 198: Kiss Me! Seeing Li Nian''s seductive look, Lin Tian swallowed hard and glanced at He Qianqian beside him with a wry smile. "I don''t have a problem, but conditions don''t allow it!" "What nonsense are you talking about? Get out of here!" As soon as Lin Tian finished speaking, He Qianqian angrily smacked him on the head with a textbook. This heartless guy, does he really think about being served by both his cousin and me? Too much! "Uh" Lin Tian touched his head, looking embarrassed. When Lin Tian had made that earlier comment, he had held a sliver of hope that He Qianqian would agree, but it seemed he had been daydreaming. With a helpless shrug, Lin Tian glanced at the two girls and stood up, saying, "Well, I''m off then!" "Off where? I''m getting hungry. Let''s go have some late-night snacks!" Seeing Lin Tian actually about to leave, Li Nian suddenly spoke up. Li Nian said this because, on one hand, she was indeed hungry, and on the other hand, she still wanted Lin Tian to make her another glass of that "Anti-aging Water." She was somewhat unwilling to just let him go like that. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Late-night snacks?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled. He wasn''t very hungry, but he thought a little outing wouldn''t hurt. With that thought, Lin Tian immediately said, "It''s all the same to me, we''ll have to see if He Qianqian is up for it." Seeing that both seemed tempted by the idea, He Qianqian hesitated for a moment and then said, "Alright, let''s go, but we need to return early." He Qianqian had classes the next day and she usually followed a very regular routine, going to sleep at a set time if there was nothing else to do. "Okay, then let''s get going!" When He Qianqian agreed, Li Nian giggled, wrapping her arms around Lin Tian''s. She pressed her body tightly against Lin Tian, looking very intimate! "Cousin!" Seeing Li Nian''s affectionate gesture, He Qianqian said discontentedly. "Ugh! Petty!" Noticing He Qianqian''s dissatisfied expression, Li Nian pursed her lips and let go of Lin Tian''s arm. As Li Nian''s hand released him, a hint of disappointment flashed across Lin Tian''s face. Just now, it felt pretty awesome. He had even fantasized about being flanked by both women. "Hmph!" He Qianqian huffed. "Okay, let''s go, let''s go!" At this moment, Li Nian cheerfully tried to smooth things over. As they left He Qianqian''s room, she made sure nobody was outside before letting Lin Tian out, to avoid suspicion. Even after they stepped out of the dorm, He Qianqian made Lin Tian keep his distance on campus out of caution. Many people on campus knew He Qianqian and Lin Tian, and seeing them too close could give the wrong impression, especially since it was still evening and there were people around. Once they reached the street outside the school gates, Lin Tian relaxed a lot, and despite He Qianqian''s resistance, he just took her hand. The three then hailed a taxi to a nearby food stall. The stall was sparsely populated, with just a few patrons scattered about. They sat down and started ordering food. There wasn''t much to choose for late-night snacks, just stir-fried snails and some cold dishes. The three ate and chatted, with Li Nian doing most of the talking, and what she talked about the most was the Anti-aging Water. She still couldn''t resign herself to just letting Lin Tian get away. But Lin Tian was determined not to yield the Anti-aging Water so easily. He had already given her one bottle, which was worth a Superpower Point. So no matter how subtly Li Nian hinted, mocked, or tried to provoke him, Lin Tian remained unfazed. He just kept eating snails and replied with noncommittal answers. Seeing her efforts in vain as Lin Tian remained indifferent, Li Nian became a bit irritated and mouthed: "Ugh! Boring!" "You''re just wasting your time!" Lin Tian watched Li Nian with a mischievous smile. Picking up a snail, he sucked lightly, then bit into it, extracting the flesh inside. He really liked this kind of stir-fried snail, especially enjoying the tangy and spicy taste that burst on his tongue. Of course, Lin Tian liked the stir-fried snails he made even more. Ever since he had acquired the level-one cooking superpower, Lin Tian would sometimes cook, but he was quite lazy, preferring not to bother even if the dish someone else made wasn''t very tasty. Seeing how Lin Tian continued to enjoy his food nonchalantly after all her talking, Li Nian glared at him in annoyance and then reached out to pick up a snail and suck the juice and flesh out together. After a few chews, she shook her head in disappointment: "The taste is far from as good. I really miss the stir-fried snails your mom makes!" Li Nian said, looking up at He Qianqian. "That''s true! My mom''s stir-fried snails are extraordinary!" He Qianqian laughed as she picked up a piece of dried tofu. "Stop it, I''m going to drool just thinking about it!" The memory of He Qianqian''s mom''s stir-fried snails made Li Nian instantly lose her appetite compared to what they were eating. "Is it really that delicious?" After glancing at the two girls, Lin Tian asked, a bit puzzled. Lin Tian was not aware of He Qianqian''s mom''s level of skill, but it was true that the two girls hadn''t really enjoyed the stall''s stir-fried snails. "You wouldn''t know that heavenly delight since you''ve never tried it!" Li Nian gave Lin Tian a dismissive look. "Heavenly delight?" Lin Tian laughed upon hearing this. Wiping his hands with a napkin from the table, he pointed to himself: "Don''t talk about heavenly delights in front of me!" "What, you think you''re a chef or something!" Li Nian said with disdain. Lin Tian just smiled, his expression serene. A chef? That title isn''t enough to describe me anymore. But Lin Tian didn''t say anything more. Continuing would mean having to show his skills. Lin Tian was usually unwilling to cook for himself, and he definitely didn''t want to start cooking now. Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t reply, Li Nian thought he was admitting defeat. Then she looked disdainfully at him: "Aren''t you all that? Then show me!" Also, didn''t you say you have some so-called superpower? I haven''t seen you exhibit any special skills! Pfft!" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with contempt. Li Nian was somewhat irked by Lin Tian''s apparent indifference; she''d been going on about the Anti-aging Water for quite some time, but the guy seemed totally unmoved. It was only natural that she harbored some resentment towards him. As for Li Nian''s resentful and sarcastic words, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered to deal with them. He picked up a river snail and sucked on it again before turning his head to look at her with a smile: "I can cook, no problem, but what''s my reward? How about a kiss from you?" "Pervert!" Hearing Lin Tian''s somewhat frivolous words, Li Nian was taken aback and then angrily retorted: "Fine, if you can do it, I''ll kiss you! But what if you can''t?" Seeing Li Nian take the bet seriously, Lin Tian was momentarily stunned. Lin Tian hesitated. A kiss from Li Nian didn''t seem very reliable. With He Qianqian here, even if Li Nian dared to kiss him, Lin Tian wouldn''t dare to accept it. So, if Lin Tian won, he might end up with nothing, but losing wouldn''t be so simple for him. Not a good deal! Not a good deal! How could this be a good deal? Variety of thoughts flashed through his mind; then Lin Tian ignored Li Nian and continued to eat his river snails. Seeing Lin Tian suddenly lose his nerve and shy away from the challenge, Li Nian stared at him with even more disdain: "What''s the matter? Lost your courage? Where did that tone go? I thought you were so cool! Honestly! If you don''t have the sunshine, then don''t outshine!" Curling his lips, Lin Tian didn''t utter a word, his expression seemed somewhat indifferent. Noticing Lin Tian''s expression, Li Nian was somewhat displeased as she spoke: "What? Still not convinced? Then show me! If you pull it off, I promise I''ll keep my word and give you a kiss!" After speaking, Li Nian pursed her tempting red lips! Looking at Li Nian''s cherry-like little mouth, Lin Tian really wanted to take a bite! To show off or not to show off? As Lin Tian was hesitating, all of a sudden, he paused! An electronic synthesized voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind. "Task: Fulfill Li Nian''s wish by making the stir-fried river snails the way she remembers them from outside! Reward upon completion: one Superpower Point. Note: This task must be completed within fifteen minutes. Failure to complete within the assigned time is deemed as failure." "A task notification?" Lin Tian was astonished. At this moment, Li Nian still didn''t want to let Lin Tian off the hook, looking at him with a mocking tone, she said, "Kid, if you''re not capable, then don''t brag! You" Having recovered his senses, Lin Tian cut her off directly, looking at her earnestly: "I can do it!" "What?" Li Nian was startled, not understanding what Lin Tian meant. "Didn''t you say you wanted to eat the version your mom makes? I''ll do it for you! But remember what you promised, your kiss!" Saying that, Lin Tian stood up, patted Li Nian on the shoulder, and then walked towards the owner of the food stall. "This" Seeing Lin Tian suddenly walk away, Li Nian was dumbfounded, somewhat unable to understand what was happening. The change in Lin Tian was too abrupt. The sudden shift in Lin Tian''s attitude also caught He Qianqian by surprise. She found it rather confusing as well. However, one thing was certain for both girls: Lin Tian had agreed to stir-fry the river snails and had boldly claimed he could replicate the same flavor as He Qianqian''s mother. Thinking of this, they both turned their heads to look at Lin Tian. By that time, Lin Tian had already negotiated with the owner. The owner had agreed! Watching Lin Tian busily tossing and turning the river snails in the wok, Li Nian looked dumbfounded for a moment before turning to He Qianqian with a puzzled expression, "Is he good at cooking?" He Qianqian was also somewhat bewildered, hesitantly replying: "He should know how to cook, but I haven''t heard that he''s particularly skilled!" He Qianqian had never eaten anything cooked by Lin Tian herself, so she wasn''t very sure. "He couldn''t possibly replicate the same flavor as your mom, could he?" Li Nian said, looking doubtfully at He Qianqian while watching the busy Lin Tian. At this point, Li Nian was truly skeptical. After all, Lin Tian''s Anti-aging Water had left too much of an impression on her. What if there was a miracle? "It shouldn''t be possible. Even if the cooking is really good, flavors differ from person to person, and he hasn''t even tasted my mom''s stir-fried river snails." After some thought, He Qianqian shook her head. "That''s true!" Li Nian nodded, reassured by He Qianqian''s words. However, what they didn''t know was that when Lin Tian stood up and patted Li Nian''s shoulder, he had already activated his cooking superpower and memorized the perfect flavor of the stir-fried river snails from Li Nian''s memory. As Lin Tian stirred the river snails, wisps of white aura drifted from his body into the snails in the wok. Gradually, a fragrant aroma began to fill the air! Chapter 224 - 199 - Come! Hit Here! ``` "Swoosh~!" Lin Tianyi held a wok in one hand and a spatula in the other, ceaselessly stirring. Lin Tian''s expression was serious, and his whole demeanor was focused, as though he was dealing with something very solemn. As Lin Tian stirred, strands of white, smoke-like substance that others couldn''t see began to drift from his body! This white smoke slowly rose from Lin Tian and floated towards the black snails in the pot. Eventually, it all entered into the snails. Seeing how focused Lin Tian was, Li Nian turned to He Qianqian and said hesitantly, "He seems to be taking this very seriously. He''s not really trying to recreate the taste just like your mom''s cooking, is he?" "How could that be!" He Qianqian shook her head immediately, glanced at Lin Tian, and laughed as she said: "The snails were already prepared by the boss, now they''re just being heated up a bit. No matter how they''re cooked, they''ll have the same flavor." "That''s true!" After thinking about it, Li Nian nodded. The snails were already prepared, so no matter what Lin Tian did, the taste wouldn''t differ much. "Just wait and see, we''ll know soon," He Qianqian said with a smile while watching Lin Tian earnestly stirring the snails. Five to six minutes later, Lin Tian brought a plate of snails over to the two girls. Standing in front of the two girls, Lin Tian placed the snails on the table, bowed slightly, gestured with his hand, and said with a grin, "Please, enjoy!" After a glance at Lin Tian, and then at the snails on the table, Li Nian looked up at Lin Tian: "These are the snails you cooked?" "Of course!" Lin Tian replied with a beaming smile. "You said you''d cook them with the same taste as Qianqian''s mom?" Li Nian asked again. "Yes!" Lin Tian nodded slightly. "What if you can''t manage it?" Li Nian gazed intently at Lin Tian. She still remembered Lin Tian''s promise of Anti-aging Water. Knowing what Li Nian meant, Lin Tian laughingly said: "I know what you mean. Don''t worry, if it''s not the same, I''ll give you the Anti-aging Water!" "You said it yourself!" A glint of joy flashed in Li Nian''s eyes. "Come on, eat! You talk too much!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes at her. "Hehe..." Li Nian smiled slightly smugly, then picked up a piece of snail with her chopsticks and sucked it into her mouth. With one suck, all the broth inside entered her mouth. The rich broth spread over her taste buds, and in an instant, a familiar taste permeated her mouth. "This..." Feeling the familiar taste in her mouth, Li Nian was stunned, and her smile froze on her face. "What''s wrong?" Seeing Li Nian space out, He Qianqian turned her head curiously to look at her. At the sound of He Qianqian''s voice, Li Nian came back to her senses, turned to her, and said, "You taste it!" As she said this, disbelief still lingered on Li Nian''s face. "What? Could it really taste just like my mom''s cooking!" Seeing Li Nian''s expression, He Qianqian joked. As she spoke, He Qianqian also picked up a piece of snail with her chopsticks. Holding the snail, He Qianqian loosened her grip, sucked it into her mouth, and with one suck. Immediately, a familiar taste spread in her mouth. "This..." He Qianqian was stunned, turned her head to Lin Tian with a shocked expression, and asked, "How come?" Watching the two girls'' puzzled expressions, Lin Tian chortled and said leisurely: "Surprised, aren''t you?" "Have you... have you eaten my mom''s cooked snails?" He Qianqian looked at Lin Tian in amazement. "No!" Lin Tian shook his head with a grin. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Then how did you..." He Qianqian continued to stare in astonishment. "I have superpowers, didn''t I say so!" Lin Tian grinned. Glancing at Li Nian who looked somewhat skeptical, Lin Tian blinked and laughed mischievously, "What about the kiss you promised?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Nian snapped out of it and started to size up Lin Tian as if he were an incredibly rare treasure! After taking a good look, Li Nian, filled with curiosity, asked Lin Tian: "So what other tricks have you not pulled out yet?" As she said this, Li Nian''s eyes sparkled with eagerness. What a gem! This guy is practically a treasure! Li Nian thought Lin Tian was an absolute gem. Lin Tian was somewhat startled by Li Nian''s fervent gaze. After a moment, he laughed awkwardly and said: "That''s it, just a bit of strength, then the Anti-aging Water, and cooking skills!" He certainly didn''t want to be pestered by a woman all the time, even though she was a beauty. "Really?" Li Nian looked at Lin Tian with a skeptical face, doubting his words. "Of course it''s true!" Lin Tian quickly nodded and, seeing Li Nian still not letting it go, his eyes shifted as he quickly changed the subject, winking at her teasingly and smiling, "What about that kiss you promised?" Distracted by Lin Tian''s deflection, Li Nian temporarily forgot to keep questioning him, but after glancing at He Qianqian, she raised her eyebrows smugly and said: "Then you have to ask Qianqian!" "Uh..." Lin Tian''s gaze shifted, and then he saw He Qianqian staring at him with wide eyes! Lin Tian shrank his neck, deciding it was better to not ask He Qianqian. "As expected, good thing there are mission rewards, otherwise it would have been all for nothing," Lin Tian''s expression was somewhat helpless! He had anticipated this outcome. If it weren''t for the mission, he really wouldn''t have bothered cooking. Thinking of the mission, a strange look flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes as he mused: "Why hasn''t the mission prompt sounded yet? Could this still not be considered completing the mission?" "Ding!" Just as Lin Tian was thinking this, suddenly, an electronic synthesized voice echoed in his Sea of Consciousness. Hearing this sound, Lin Tian diverted most of his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness. As his consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, an electronic synthesized voice resounded once more: ``` Chapter 225 - 199 Come! Hit Here! _2 "Task of fulfilling Li Nian''s wish to make her ideal stir-fried river snails has been completed, reward of one Supernatural Point is granted." As the voice echoed, a drop-shaped Supernatural Point of golden color slowly seeped out from the superpower menu. As soon as the golden Supernatural Point emerged, it floated towards the sky of the Sea of Consciousness and eventually hung there. Looking up at the sky of the Sea of Consciousness, many golden Supernatural Points were densely suspended there at that time. "Another four drops!" Lin Tian thought to himself after scanning the floating Supernatural Points overhead. Originally, Lin Tian had a total of fourteen Supernatural Points, he spent ten to create a new superpower, then two on Anti-aging Water, and gained two more by completing the tasks for He Qianqian and Li Nian. The addition and subtraction equaled exactly four drops. "What''s going on, I''m talking to you!" Just as Lin Tian''s consciousness was mostly immersed in the Sea of Consciousness, a dissatisfied voice suddenly rang in his ear. "Huh?" Lin Tian was startled and came to his senses with a glance. With a glance, Lin Tian immediately saw Li Nian looking at him angrily. Noticing that Lin Tian had finally snapped out of it, Li Nian said annoyed, "You can get distracted when I''m talking to you, am I that unattractive?" "No, what were you saying..." "You..." Half an hour later, the three of them settled the bill and left the food stall. Getting up to leave the stall, Lin Tian turned to look at the two girls and asked, "Should we take a walk, or go back?" "Let''s walk, we just ate!" Li Nian said directly. "Yeah!" He Qianqian stroked her hair and nodded gently. Seeing that neither girl had any objections, Lin Tian had none either, and the three of them began to stroll along the sidewalk. "Lin Tian, give me another bottle of Anti-aging Water!" On the sidewalk, Li Nian clung to Lin Tian''s arm and leaned her head towards him! Lin Tian glanced at Li Nian, who was clinging to his arm, then turned his head to look at He Qianqian. Seeing Lin Tian glance her way, He Qianqian gave him a stern look. Immediately, Lin Tian replied with an innocent look. He Qianqian shook her head helplessly and didn''t say anything. She understood her cousin''s personality well, and arguing would be futile, so He Qianqian couldn''t be bothered to speak up. Seeing He Qianqian''s tacit approval, Lin Tian was somewhat surprised, but he did not ask Li Nian to let go. After all, having a beautiful girl clinging to him was always a pleasure, wasn''t it? "Hey, I''m talking to you!" Seeing Lin Tian space out again, Li Nian said with dissatisfaction. "Huh?" Lin Tian came back to reality, and then said, "No way!" "Why not!" Li Nian asked angrily. "I''ve said it, Anti-aging Water isn''t something I can give away easily, it really drains my energy. When I''m better, I''ll think of you first, especially since you are Qianqian''s sister, right!" Lin Tian said with a chuckle. Of course, all these were just to hoodwink Li Nian, Lin Tian was just a bit pained by the thought of spending Supernatural Points. "Bah! Liar!" Li Nian didn''t believe Lin Tian''s words at all. "I''m not lying, I''m serious!" Lin Tian looked genuinely innocent. "Don''t want to deal with you! Pervert!" Li Nian looked dismissive, let go of his arm and turned her head away, ignoring Lin Tian. Watching Li Nian''s hand leaving his arm, a hint of regret flickered across Lin Tian''s face. It had been quite enjoyable a moment ago. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, despite feeling a bit reluctant, Lin Tian said nothing. Lin Tian certainly didn''t want to agree to anything with Li Nian. Once he agreed the first time, there would be a second, and right now he couldn''t afford to use his Supernatural Points. Seeing Li Nian ignoring him, Lin Tian didn''t mind and continued walking ahead. But after a few steps, Lin Tian paused and turned his head to look behind him, noticing Li Nian standing still in her original spot! Lin Tian looked at her curiously, "What''s wrong? Aren''t we going?" Li Nian stood there, her expression somewhat panicky as she looked ahead at two men not far in front of them. Noticing Li Nian''s gaze, Lin Tian followed her line of sight! Then Lin Tian saw two men, dressed in casual clothes, laughing and walking towards them. "What''s wrong?" After glancing at the two men, Lin Tian looked at Li Nian with some confusion. At that moment, He Qianqian also saw the two men, and her face changed instantly. "What exactly is going on?" Lin Tian furrowed his brows. He felt something was off! Li Nian didn''t speak but frantically pulled a mask out of his pocket and put it on, then bowed his head! As Li Nian put on the mask, He Qianqian walked over. Upon reaching Li Nian''s side, He Qianqian looked rather pale as she stared at one of the two men ahead and asked, "Is that Zheng Xiaoqing?" "Yeah, let''s go!" Li Nian nodded emphatically and then turned to leave. She was clearly trying to avoid these two men! Seeing Li Nian turn and walk away, Lin Tian was taken aback, unable to figure out what was going on. "Let''s go!" Seeing Lin Tian staring blankly, He Qianqian pulled on Lin Tian''s arm and then prepared to follow. "Li Nian!" Just when He Qianqian was about to pull Lin Tian away, suddenly a voice rang out. Upon hearing this sudden male voice, Li Nian, who had walked a few steps, paused! After hesitating, Li Nian didn''t stop but instead quickened her pace to leave. "Don''t go!" Seeing Li Nian trying to leave, one of the two men quickly chased after her and reached in front of Li Nian to grab her arm. "What? You''re leaving just like that upon seeing an old friend?" Zheng Xiaoqing was holding Li Nian''s wrist with a smile, looking at her. "Let go!" With her wrist caught, Li Nian struggled forcefully, trying to shake free from his grasp. But how could a woman''s strength compare to a man''s, her attempt to shake free was futile. Frowning slightly at the man, Lin Tian walked over! Standing beside Li Nian, Lin Tian looked somewhat puzzled. Lin Tian didn''t know who the man was or what his relationship with Li Nian was. As Lin Tian approached, the man beside Zheng Xiaoqing walked over as well. Seeing the man approaching, Zheng Xiaoqing turned to his companion with a smirk and said, "This is the Li Nian I told you about!" "Is that her?" The man''s eyes lit up as he sized up Li Nian with a chuckle, "She does look good. It seems you weren''t bragging!" "Of course! Who am I?" Zheng Xiaoqing smiled smugly. "Let go!" At this moment, Li Nian struggled fiercely, trying once again to pull her hand free. But no matter how hard she tried, it was no use. "Let go? For what reason? You''ve forgotten me already?" Zheng Xiaoqing''s grip on Li Nian''s wrist tightened as he smiled. Frowning at the man, Lin Tian looked rather displeased. Despite not knowing the man''s relationship with Li Nian, Lin Tian could tell from his tone and words that this man was clearly not on good terms with Li Nian. And the man''s tone was very irritating to Lin Tian. Glancing at the man''s tight grip on Li Nian''s hand, Lin Tian said coldly, "If she tells you to let go, you let go, understand?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zheng Xiaoqing looked up, gave Lin Tian an once-over, then ignored him and turned back to Li Nian with a teasing tone: "What? You''ve found yourself a fresh young thing? You''re nothing but a slut, playing innocent in front of me back then!" "You let go of me!" Li Nian struggled hard, but her face was turning red, all in vain. "What''s the rush?" Zheng Xiaoqing looked at Li Nian leisurely. His hand held Li Nian''s wrist tightly without letting go! Lin Tian glanced coldly and said in a chilly tone: "I told you to let go!" "Get lost!" With a glance at Lin Tian, Zheng Xiaoqing turned his head, uninterested in dealing with Lin Tian. He completely disregarded Lin Tian. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian felt annoyed. To be ignored by this guy twice, he really thought he didn''t exist? Lin Tian''s gaze grew colder as he stared at him, "I''ll count to three. If you don''t let go by then, believe it or not, I''ll break your leg!" Hearing this, Zheng Xiaoqing finally turned to look at Lin Tian, sized him up, and sneered with disdain: "Break my leg? I''m so scared!" "Come on, hit here!" Saying this, Zheng Xiaoqing leaned forward, patting his face. Chapter 226 - 200 Is This Guy from Mars? Zheng Xiaoqing leaned his face forward, patting his own cheek with a look of arrogance! He didn''t believe that Lin Tian would dare to hit him! Lin Tian looked like a young man who simply didn''t have the guts! Seeing that Lin Tian made no move, a smug look flashed across Zheng Xiaoqing''s face: "Kid, you..." Slap! Zheng Xiaoqing hadn''t finished speaking when a loud slap sounded! Zheng Xiaoqing was sent reeling back several steps by Lin Tian''s slap. Clutching his cheek, Zheng Xiaoqing''s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Lin Tian. He never thought that Lin Tian would really dare to hit him! Glancing at the other''s incredulous face, Lin Tian snorted coldly, strode forward, and grabbed him by the collar, delivering two more resounding slaps! "You really think you''re somebody? When I offer my face, there''s no reason not to slap it!" Lin Tian said with a cold look, giving another fierce slap! Slap! With that slap from Lin Tian, Zheng Xiaoqing felt his teeth on the right cheek loosen. A trace of blood emerged from the corner of his mouth. Lin Tian gave a hard shove afterward, pushing him directly to the ground. With Lin Tian''s shove, Zheng Xiaoqing stumbled back several steps, then thumped down onto the ground. Because of the conflict here, many people had gradually started to gather around. Sitting on the ground, Zheng Xiaoqing immediately felt a sharp pain in his bottom. He felt as if his butt had bloomed! Touching his swollen cheek, Zheng Xiaoqing was stupefied for a moment! After a long while, regaining his senses, Zheng Xiaoqing furiously spat out a mouthful of saliva and struggled to get up! As he got up, Zheng Xiaoqing roared and charged toward Lin Tian. His face looked extremely ferocious! As if he couldn''t wait to devour Lin Tian! Seeing his fierce expression, both Li Nian and He Qianqian were somewhat taken aback. Lin Tian snorted coldly. As Zheng Xiaoqing was about to rush at him, Lin Tian bent down and kicked the ground fiercely. Whoosh! Lin Tian instantly appeared one meter away! He lifted his leg and delivered a ruthless kick! Bang! Zheng Xiaoqing was kicked by Lin Tian and flew backward five meters! "Wow!" Seeing Lin Tian send a grown man flying with a single kick, the crowd erupted in exclamations. How strong must one be to kick someone five meters away? Zheng Xiaoqing''s body crashed heavily to the ground, unable to get up for a long time. He felt as if all his organs had shifted places. After resting for a good while, Zheng Xiaoqing felt he had recovered somewhat. With the help of his friends, Zheng Xiaoqing finally managed to stand up. However, this time he didn''t rush over; from Lin Tian''s move just now, he knew that charging at him was akin to seeking death. Shooting Lin Tian a vicious glare, Zheng Xiaoqing left with the support of his companions. His expression filled with malice! Watching the somewhat disheveled Zheng Xiaoqing leave, Lin Tian let out a cold laugh. As for the latter''s warning glare as he left, Lin Tian didn''t take it to heart at all. After a glance, Lin Tian turned to Li Nian and asked, "Who is he?" "He used to pursue my cousin, but she didn''t agree. Out of anger, he ended up disfiguring her chin!" He Qianqian said indignantly, watching Zheng Xiaoqing. "What?" Lin Tian was taken aback and asked, "He didn''t go to jail?" "His family has some power. Not only did he avoid any trouble, but they even managed to get my uncle who complained about him sent to jail for several months!" He Qianqian''s expression showed anger. "This..." Lin Tian was stunned. After a moment, a flash of anger sparkled through his heart. At first, he thought that Zheng Xiaoqing might have had some relationship with Li Nian after hearing all this, Lin Tian regretted not hitting harder. "Too arrogant!" A furious light flickered in Lin Tian''s eyes. "Kid, just wait, I''ll have you dead!" During Lin Tian''s moment of fury, suddenly a belligerent voice came from afar. Turning his head, Lin Tian saw Zheng Xiaoqing and his friend had already stopped a taxi not far away, opening the door to leave. Perhaps feeling that leaving this way was too embarrassing, and also thinking that after such a distance Lin Tian would definitely not be able to catch up! So before leaving, Zheng Xiaoqing dropped some harsh words! A trace of cold light flashed across Lin Tian''s face: "Looking for death!" Lin Tian pushed his foot off the ground and ran straight towards the two people. Seeing Lin Tian charging over, Zheng Xiaoqing was startled and hurriedly got into the car, urging, "Hurry! Drive now!" "Vroom..." Under Zheng Xiaoqing''s urging, the car began to start. "Is that going to be useful?" Seeing the car starting, Lin Tian snorted coldly, pushed his foot off the ground with force, and lunged forward! Whoosh! The sound of tearing through the air arose. This... Inside the car, Zheng Xiaoqing''s eyes widened as he watched Lin Tian. Fly! Zheng Xiaoqing saw Lin Tian flying towards them! The speed was too fast! Surely even an Olympic champion couldn''t match this speed, right? Whoosh! In the blink of an eye, Zheng Xiaoqing saw Lin Tian sprint from tens of meters away straight towards the car. By this time, the taxi had already moved some distance, and the car itself had gathered some speed. The driver, who was about to leave, was suddenly startled as he saw a figure charging towards him. That posture, it was as if he was going to crash directly into the car! "Tssk!" In an instant, the driver was scared out of his wits and braked hard! But it was still a bit too late, there was too little time for him to react, the car was too fast, and Lin Tian''s speed was also too great! "Is this kid trying to get himself killed!" the driver shouted angrily! "Ah!" Seeing Lin Tian crashing directly into the car, the onlookers involuntarily screamed. "Bang!" A muffled sound of collision echoed. Everyone thought Lin Tian was going to end tragically! However, the scene before them surprised everyone. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The car stopped! And Lin Tian was completely unharmed! Everyone looked toward Lin Tian''s feet, only to see him fiercely planting his right foot on the front of the car, instantly rendering it immobile. Due to the tremendous force, Lin Tian''s right foot even caused the hood to cave in deeply. "This..." Seeing the dent made by Lin Tian''s foot, everyone was stunned? Could this be the strength of a human? Lin Tian''s next move had everyone''s mouths falling wide open. After stopping the car with one foot, Lin Tian bent over, grabbed the front of the car with both hands, and then lifted. "Creak~!" As Lin Tian made his move, the green taxi was slowly raised! "This, this..." Seeing this scene, everyone was dumbfounded, mouths agape. Lifting the car high, Lin Tian then forcefully set it down. Bang! The green taxi violently hit the ground and even bounced slightly. Dumbstruck! At this moment, Zheng Xiaoqing''s mind was a complete blank. Damn it, is this guy an alien or what! Dismissing the car to one side, Lin Tian quickly stepped forward, yanked the rear door of the car open! Zheng Xiaoqing was inside! Lin Tian, with a cold face, reached in and grabbed Zheng Xiaoqing by the collar, yanking him out forcibly. Like lifting a small chicken, Lin Tian pulled Zheng Xiaoqing out with one hand! By this time, Zheng Xiaoqing''s head was still in a daze! Lin Tian chuckled coldly, grabbed his hair, and pressed him hard against the car roof! A thump! Chapter 227 - 201: Slap in the Face! Bang! With a loud crash, Zheng Xiaoqing''s head violently hit the car roof! A stream of fresh blood flowed from Zheng Xiaoqing''s face, and he felt as if his nasal bone was about to break. Lifting Zheng Xiaoqing, Lin Tian kicked fiercely toward his groin. "Ow~!" Zheng Xiaoqing screamed miserably, clutching his groin in pain. Looking at Zheng Xiaoqing on the ground, his face ghastly pale and continuously screaming, Lin Tian snorted coldly, his eyelids slightly lifting as he swept his gaze toward Zheng Xiaoqing''s companion. Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, that person shivered, and a trace of fear flashed across his face. "Slap yourself!" Lin Tian coldly glanced at him and snorted. Judging by his flowery speech, this person was clearly the same sort of trash as Zheng Xiaoqing. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the man''s face froze, then he regained his composure and violently slapped himself! Slap! The slap was heavy, his left cheek instantly swelling up. "That''s it?" Seeing that the man had stopped after one slap, Lin Tian snorted dissatisfiedly. Hesitating for a moment, the man grimaced and slapped himself again and then another slap! Listening to the resounding slaps, a hint of satisfaction finally crossed Lin Tian''s cold face! Lin Tian gave him a glance and then looked back at Zheng Xiaoqing who was still screaming on the ground, feeling it was enough, and then turned to leave. When he reached the two girls, He Qianqian was fine, but Li Nian was staring wide-eyed at Lin Tian, as if she was meeting him for the first time. Glancing at Li Nian, Lin Tian waved his hand: "Let''s go!" On the way, Lin Tian chatted with the two girls and even gave his phone number to Li Nian, asking her to call him if needed! Originally, Lin Tian planned to spend the evening with He Qianqian, but now with Li Nian there, he had no choice but to give up reluctantly! Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s very late, you should go back!" Upon reaching the school gate, He Qianqian stopped and said. "Okay, stay safe!" At the school, Lin Tian was no longer worried! After sleeping at home for one night, Lin Tian was planning to go back to school the next day, but instead decided to find He Qianqian and ask about Li Nian''s situation! Lin Tian was still a bit worried that Zheng Xiaoqing would come back for revenge! Catching a taxi, ten minutes later, the taxi stopped at the school gate! Sitting down, as Lin Tian was about to pay the driver, suddenly, he paused! Lin Tian''s gaze shot through the car window, staring at the school gate in shock. At that moment, a black Mercedes slowly drove out of the school gate, driven by a young man in his twenties. He was dressed in a white T-shirt, with a crew cut, looking very spirited and somewhat handsome. Meanwhile, the young man was slowly driving while occasionally turning to say something to the back seat. Seeing him chatting and laughing, he seemed very happy. Lin Tian''s eyesight was excellent, and he noticed that the two girls sitting in his back seat were none other than He Qianqian and Li Nian. "This..." Seeing the two girls, Lin Tian was stunned. As Lin Tian was dazed, the black Mercedes gradually moved away, soon to disappear. Seeing this, Lin Tian pulled back the money he was about to pay, turned to the driver, and pointed at the black Mercedes: "Follow that black Mercedes!" Giving Lin Tian a glance, the driver said nothing, his expression understanding, and then followed. "Be careful not to let them notice us!" Lin Tian reminded uneasily as he watched the black Mercedes ahead. "Don''t worry, my skills are absolutely fine!" The driver chuckled, his expression somewhat excited. Half an hour later, the black sedan in front hadn''t stopped yet. Lin Tian realized He Qianqian and the others were heading towards the northern suburbs. "Going to the northern suburbs? Could it be to Wu''an Lake?" Lin Tian speculated. If there''s any well-known place in the northern suburbs, it would be Wu''an Lake, a famous tourist spot in the city. As Lin Tian speculated why He Qianqian was heading to Wu''an Lake,... In the vicinity of Wu''an Lake, a white BMW drove into the Wu''an Lake scenic area. And the person in the car was Zheng Xiaoqing, who Lin Tian had badly beaten the day before. At that time, Zheng Xiaoqing''s face was still very swollen. He looked almost like a pig''s head. Accompanying Zheng Xiaoqing were three or four young men. At that moment, one of the young men, grinning, looked at Zheng Xiaoqing: "Xiaoqing, does your face still hurt? Want me to get revenge for you?" These young men were planning to have fun at Wu''an Lake! Hearing the young man''s words, Zheng Xiaoqing reached out and touched his swollen cheek! Even though he gently touched it, he still involuntarily sucked in a breath of cold air due to the pain. At that moment, hearing the young man''s words, Zheng Xiaoqing swept him a glance and snorted coldly: "No need, I''ll handle it myself!" With that, Zheng Xiaoqing couldn''t help but suck in another breath of air. He had accidentally spoken too loudly just before, aggravating the wound on his face. "Damn it!" Clutching his painful face, Zheng Xiaoqing''s face twisted in a venomous expression. The pain on his face made him frustrated! Zheng Xiaoqing loathed Lin Tian to the core, as well as He Qianqian and Li Nian. Yesterday, upon returning, Zheng Xiaoqing immediately contacted people from the streets to teach Lin Tian a lesson, but those people were only available in the afternoon, so Zheng Xiaoqing had no choice but to wait. "You''ll see in the afternoon! Especially that kid!" As he thought of yesterday''s humiliation, Zheng Xiaoqing''s face filled with rage. He couldn''t wait to devour Lin Tian! "After teaching that kid a lesson, those two **** next!" Zheng Xiaoqing''s expression was gritted, and the images of Li Nian and He Qianqian flashed in his mind. Chapter 228 - 201 Slap in the face!_2 Thinking about the two girls, Zheng Xiaoqing''s pig-like face twisted into a menacing grin: "I''ll definitely take turns with them, hmph!" Looking at Zheng Xiaoqing''s fierce expression, the man sitting next to him said with a grin: "Really, Xiaoqingzi, are those two girls as top-notch as you say?" "Hmph! You''ll know soon enough, and if you want, I can let you have a go!" Zheng Xiaoqing said coldly. "Really? I''m pretty picky!" the man said, somewhat skeptical. He had been with many women and didn''t believe that He Qianqian and her friend could be as exceptional as Zheng Xiaoqing claimed. He was surely exaggerating. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing his disbelief, Zheng Xiaoqing didn''t bother to explain. He didn''t want to talk at all right now; talking made his face hurt. Five minutes later, Zheng Xiaoqing and his group drove into the scenic area. And twenty minutes after that, the black Mercedes carrying He Qianqian also slowly entered the scenic area. Shortly after He Qianqian had entered, the taxi carrying Lin Tian stopped at the entrance of the scenic area. Suddenly, all three parties had gathered together! Upon reaching Wu''an Lake, Lin Tian didn''t get out of the car immediately but waited a while before doing so. Once out of the car, Lin Tian immediately went to a secluded corner nearby. After looking around and noticing no one and no cameras, Lin Tian''s thoughts shifted, and he became invisible. After becoming invisible, Lin Tian quickly ran into the scenic area. By the time Lin Tian arrived inside, He Qianqian and her friend were already out of sight. However, Lin Tian was not worried, he took out his mobile phone from his pocket and turned on the tracking system. As soon as he turned on the map of the tracking system, a small red dot appeared, and at that moment, this dot was still moving. This red dot was He Qianqian''s location! After glancing at the moving red dot, Lin Tian lifted his head, identified the direction, and immediately walked quickly deeper inside. He Qianqian''s phone had a tracking system Lin Tian had installed earlier, so he naturally knew where He Qianqian was. "Figures I''d end up using this thing; next time, I should upgrade my divination skills to avoid always relying on this tracking system." While muttering to himself, Lin Tian walked briskly towards He Qianqian''s location. While walking briskly forward, Lin Tian curiously surveyed the surroundings. Wu''an Lake in Wu''an City was famous, but Lin Tian had never been there before. "The environment is really nice!" He scanned his surroundings and murmured to himself. Wu''an Lake was vast, spanning tens of thousands of square meters, and the water was very clear, reportedly connected to an underground lake. Next to Wu''an Lake was a stretch of grassland, where the grass grew very lush and green, quite pleasing to the eye. Stepping on this lush, green grass, Lin Tian felt the softness under his feet, which was very comfortable. Meanwhile, several small streams meandered across this patch of grassland, like tiny snakes on a green carpet. With a step, Lin Tian extended his leg over a stream, noticing that these streams were all very narrow, less than a meter wide, with pebbles underneath. Lin Tian reached the edge of the water, looked down, and noticed that the water was very clear! He even saw a red crayfish the size of a child''s thumb under a stone. Surprised by the surroundings, Lin Tian had not expected the environment here to be this good. "This would be a great place to bring a girl!" he muttered to himself as he walked forward. Although Lin Tian wanted to stop and enjoy the surroundings, he was more curious about what the relation was between He Qianqian and that man. Following the direction of He Qianqian, Lin Tian crossed a stretch of grassland and then arrived in front of a forest. Seeing this forest, Lin Tian stopped, looked up. It was a birch forest, where the trees were all straight and sturdy, the smallest as thick as an adult''s thigh. The leaves were also large, the smallest the size of Lin Tian''s palm. After a glance at the forest, Lin Tian quickly walked in. After covering some distance, Lin Tian suddenly heard faint voices near his ear. It was He Qianqian and her friends. "Wow, this place is so nice!" "Yes, it''s beautiful!" Hearing these voices, Lin Tian quickened his pace. He had walked about ten meters when suddenly, Lin Tian''s view brightened dramatically. By then, Lin Tian had already walked out of the forest. No, more precisely, he had reached the center of the forest. In front of him, there was a clearing of several hundred meters, surrounded by trees on all sides. In the center of the clearing, there was a small pond. The pond was crescent-shaped, resembling a tiny crescent moon. A slender stream connected to the crescent pond on both ends, providing a flow of water to the pond. The banks of the pond were blanketed with green grass, lush and beautiful. "How beautiful!" Just as Lin Tian marveled at the cleverness of this place, suddenly, he heard He Qianqian''s voice, filled with astonishment, near his ear. Lin Tian turned his head and looked forward. At that moment, He Qianqian and two others were about ten meters in front of him. Since Lin Tian was invisible, he could see them, but they couldn''t see him. "Pretty, isn''t it? This pond is called Crescent Pond. I often come here to walk when I''m feeling down," said the young man, turning his head and smiling at He Qianqian. The young man was handsome, and his smile gave off a sunny and gentle vibe. After a glance at his handsome and gentle face, especially seeing his warm gaze fixed on herself, He Qianqian''s cheeks blushed, and she turned her head away awkwardly. Seeing He Qianqian''s reaction, the young man smiled slightly and then looked at He Qianqian and another person with a tender gaze, "Let me show you around. There are goldfish in this pond too!" Saying this, the young man made a gentlemanly gesture, inviting them to follow. "Hmm~!" He Qianqian nodded slightly and followed. After a quick glance at the young man, and then at He Qianqian, Li Nian slightly frowned and also followed. "Damn it!" Seeing all three walking side by side, Lin Tian cursed under his breath. Lin Tian admitted the young man was very handsome, much handsomer than himself, and his smile was also better-looking, and he appeared very gentlemanly, quite polite. His demeanor was exceptionally pleasant. But Lin Tian was really annoyed! Extremely annoyed! He Qianqian had looked somewhat embarrassed when this man was staring at her, and Lin Tian had certainly noticed it. How could this be acceptable! This was his woman! Lin Tian instantly became intensely jealous! After a glance at the young man, as he looked at his soft smiling face, Lin Tian felt more and more disgusted, finding him increasingly repelling! Feeling somewhat depressed while standing there, Lin Tian was thinking about what to do next when suddenly, voices came from the forest ahead. "There''s a clearing up ahead. Let''s check it out." "Really? Let''s see, this Wu''an Lake is quite nice!" ... Faint voices carried over from the opposite side of the forest, and the voices were getting closer. Lin Tian could now see a few people approaching. Hearing these voices, He Qianqian and her companions were taken aback. Were there other people coming too? Thinking this, He Qianqian and her companions stopped walking, curiously looking towards the direction of the voices. Soon, a few people emerged from the forest, totaling four individuals. All four were young people. Seeing these four, both He Qianqian''s and Li Nian''s expressions changed instantly! Emerging from the forest and discovering people were there, the four were also startled! As they looked at He Qianqian and her companions, one of them, with a swollen face resembling a pig''s head, suddenly paused. After a moment, his gaze turned cold as he stared at He Qianqian and Li Nian, sneering, "To run into you again! Excellent!" The four of them were none other than Zheng Xiaoqing and his accomplices! Seeing Zheng Xiaoqing, both He Qianqian''s and Li Nian''s expressions changed. They had not expected to encounter him here. And seeing Zheng Xiaoqing, Lin Tian was also very surprised; he never imagined he would encounter him here! Indeed, enemies often cross each other''s paths! Lin Tian muttered to himself. Chapter 229 - 202 Appears He Qianqian glanced at Zheng Xiaoqing and her complexion changed immediately as she grabbed Li Nian''s hand and turned to leave. "Hey, why..." Seeing He Qianqian walking away, the young man next to him was startled and looked at her with a face full of astonishment. He had noticed He Qianqian''s change in expression just now. It seemed that He Qianqian was afraid to see these few people? Curious about this, he glanced at the four individuals, especially at the one whose face was swollen like a pig''s head. He realized He Qianqian had walked away upon seeing him. Across the way, Zheng Xiaoqing and the others were also stunned for a moment, and upon seeing He Qianqian and Li Nian, except for Zheng Xiaoqing, the other three stared lecherously at the two girls: "Xiaoqing, are they the two girls you mentioned?" "Exactly!" Zheng Xiaoqing nodded affirmatively. "They really are top-notch!" After scanning the backs of He Qianqian and the other girl, one of them licked his tongue, his expression resembling a wolf spotting its prey. At that moment, seeing He Qianqian and the other girl about to walk out of the woods, this person smiled cunningly and looked back at his accomplices. These men were all bad influences on each other, known for their misdeeds, and with just one look from him, the others understood what was happening. They nodded at one another and then one of them, grinning cheekily, quickly walked towards He Qianqian and her companion while taunting: "Two beauties? Why the hurry? Sit down and chat with us!" S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Exactly!" Another person chased after them as he spoke. Seeing these men approaching, He Qianqian''s face changed, and she immediately prepared to run away. But after running a few steps, He Qianqian and her companion stopped. Someone had already blocked their path ahead. One bald man had already run ahead of them! Blocking He Qianqian and her companion''s way, he tilted his head slightly and shook his foot with a smile, "Beauty, where are you going?" He Qianqian glanced at him and turned her head! Upon looking, she discovered that several directions around her were blocked! He Qianqian also didn''t think she could outrun these people. Ma Liang, who had come with He Qianqian, only realized now that something was wrong, and frowned at the four men: "What are you doing?" "Get lost!" One of Zheng Xiaoqing''s accomplices glanced coldly at Ma Liang. "Mind your language!" Ma Liang frowned at him. "Mind my manners?" The man scoffed with a tilted head looking at Ma Liang. As he spoke, he suddenly reached deep into his pocket and slowly pulled out a black handgun! "Manners? You talk to me about manners?" Holding the handgun, he quickly stepped forward, pressing the gun barrel viciously against Ma Liang''s forehead! "Gulp~!" Seeing the black handgun in his hand, Ma Liang swallowed subconsciously, a flicker of panic crossing his eyes. From the cold touch on his forehead, Ma Liang was certain it was a real gun! The thought of a real gun against his forehead threw Ma Liang into complete disarray. Ma Liang gulped and said somewhat frantically, "Brother, everything''s negotiable! Everything''s negotiable!" As he spoke, Ma Liang instinctively raised his hands. But as soon as Ma Liang moved his hand, the man thrust his hand forward and fiercely said, "Move and I''ll shoot you!" "I won''t move, I won''t move!" Ma Liang hurriedly said with a smile. "Kneel down!" The man coldly ordered, holding the gun. "What?" Ma Liang was taken aback when he heard this. "I told you to kneel down!" The man glared fiercely at Ma Liang, pressing the gun down even harder against his forehead. Ma Liang looked hesitant. After all, it''s not easy for any man to just kneel down. Seeing Ma Liang''s hesitation, the man sneered coldly and pointed the dark barrel of the gun at him, coldly saying: "You decidekneel or die!" As he spoke, he took out a silencer from his pocket, attached it to the barrel, and then Ma Liang heard the click of the safety being released. Hearing this, Ma Liang''s heart skipped a beat. Ma Liang widened his eyes and stared at the man''s hand, watching as his finger on the gun''s trigger began to press down slowly. Tick-tock~! Beads of sweat burst from Ma Liang''s forehead, trickling down his cheeks and dropping onto the green lawn; he was already drenched in nervous sweat. As the approaching fingers drew closer, Ma Liang finally couldn''t bear the pressure and thudded to his knees. "Haha!" "Coward!" Seeing Ma Liang actually kneel, laughter erupted immediately. "Old Cao, do you still love playing around like this? Look how scared you''ve made him!" one of them said, chuckling at the young man holding the pistol. "Hmph! This kid can''t take a scare!" Old Cao said dismissively, glancing at Ma Liang. Ma Liang bowed his head, his body trembling slightly, not daring to look up. Seeing Ma Liang kneeling on the ground, not daring to raise his head, He Qianqian, for some reason, thought of Wang Feng, her former boyfriend, and also of Lin Tian. She thought back to that scene in the park six months ago. Ma Liang''s behavior was eerily similar to Wang Feng''s. After mocking Ma Liang, Zheng Xiaoqing glanced at He Qianqian and the others, then looked at Ma Liang again, his eyes shifting. He walked up to Ma Liang, kicked him, and shouted, "Kid, curse these two ****." Ma Liang raised his head to look at Zheng Xiaoqing, then glanced at He Qianqian and the others before bowing his head again. Seeing Ma Liang ignore him, Zheng Xiaoqing bellowed angrily, snatched the pistol from Old Cao''s hand, and fired a shot into the ground next to Ma Liang. "Puh-ch!" Following the distinct sound of a silenced gun, a small hole appeared instantaneously in the grass next to Ma Liang! Seeing the bullet suddenly hit next to him, Ma Liang''s body shuddered. "Will you talk now!" Zheng Xiaoqing aimed the gun at Ma Liang and shouted fiercely. "Huff! Huff!" With his head lowered, Ma Liang''s breathing became very rapid, his chest heaving slightly with each breath. Seven or eight seconds later, just when everyone thought Ma Liang would remain silent, he suddenly raised his head and yelled fiercely at He Qianqian and Li Nian, "Sluts! You are sluts! Damn sluts!" "Huff!" No sooner had he spoken these words than Ma Liang began to gasp for air, his body as if bereft of its backbone! Hearing these words, Lin Tian, hiding in the distance, narrowed his eyes, a fierce glint flashing through them! Courting death! Hearing Ma Liang''s sudden outburst, Zheng Xiaoqing was stunned momentarily, then laughed and turned to look at He Qianqian and the others, saying mockingly, "How does it feel? Enjoying it?" He Qianqian looked at him coldly, remaining silent. At that moment, He Qianqian was thinking about what to do. Her mind racing, the first image that came to He Qianqian''s mind was Lin Tian. In the most critical moment, the first person she thought of was Lin Tian. "Brothers? Same old rules!" Zheng Xiaoqing glanced at He Qianqian and the others, licked his lips, and chuckled coldly. "I want this one!" "I get this one first!" As Zheng Xiaoqing finished speaking, two men lunged at He Qianqian and Li Nian! "Ah! What are you doing?" "Let go!" He Qianqian struggled, her face full of urgency. "No!" Suddenly, a scream from Li Nian echoed in her ears. He Qianqian quickly turned her head and saw Li Nian being pulled down by that man. While He Qianqian was stunned, she suddenly felt a great force on her body and involuntarily fell backward. Her body crashed onto the green lawn! "Lin Tian!" As she fell, He Qianqian instinctively cried out, her voice filled with despair and hope! "No one can save you!" the man said viciously as he tore off his shirt, his face twisted in a lewd smile as he was about to pounce. "Hey!" Suddenly, a loud shout sounded. Hearing this familiar voice, He Qianqian, lying on the ground, was taken aback and quickly turned her head towards the direction of the sound. Looking over, she immediately saw Lin Tian with a stern face, slowly walking out from under a large tree. Chapter 230 - 203 "Ha!" The sudden voice startled everyone. Startled, Zheng Xiaoqing quickly turned his head toward the direction of the sound. Suddenly, he saw Lin Tian, with a livid face, slowly walking out from under a large tree. "Lin Tian!" Seeing Lin Tian, He Qianqian, lying on the grass, couldn''t help but shout out. At that moment, she felt an overwhelming urge to cry. Looking down at He Qianqian, who had fallen to the ground, her movements too abrupt, her pretty face even had some green grass on it, making her look especially pitiable and helpless. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian felt a pang of heartache. "Don''t be afraid, I''m here!" Lin Tian confidently assured He Qianqian. He Qianqian bit her red lips tightly, saying nothing! Seeing Lin Tian, He Qianqian''s nervous heart inexplicably relaxed. It seemed that as long as Lin Tian was there, everything would be alright. Lin Tian gave her a great sense of security. Zheng Xiaoqing, with a stunned face, paused for a moment, then sneered coldly, raising his hand, the dark muzzle of a gun pointed directly at Lin Tian. Staring coldly at Lin Tian, Zheng Xiaoqing sneered: "Kid, you choose not to take the road to heaven, but barge into Hell instead! Perfect, let''s settle this now!" Lin Tian raised his head and glanced at him indifferently, his face calm, "Settle? With just you?" "Xiaoqing, who is this kid?" That moment, an older man beside him glanced at Lin Tian and curiously asked Zheng Xiaoqing. "He''s the one I told you about!" Zheng Xiaoqing said hatefully while looking at Lin Tian. His gaze seemed as if he wanted to devour Lin Tian. "Oh?" Hearing this, the older man lifted his eyelids, glanced at Lin Tian, and looked him over critically: "Kid, I heard you can fight?" Lin Tian glanced at the older man and turned his head, ignoring him! Seeing that Lin Tian was completely ignoring him, the older man got angry, reached into his pocket again for a handgun, and pointed it menacingly at Lin Tian: "Kid, do you want to die?" Looking at the black muzzle pointed at him, Lin Tian''s face darkened, and he didn''t say a word, his hand moving slightly. As Lin Tian''s hand moved lightly, a silver one-yuan coin slipped into his palm. His fingers slowly pinched the coin, the muscles in Lin Tian''s hand gradually tensing. "Kid, I''m talking to you!" Seeing that Lin Tian still didn''t respond, the old man got even angrier, pressed the gun down, and pulled the trigger harshly! Aimed at Lin Tian''s thigh, he fired! "Bang!" Along with the gunshot, everyone at the scene jumped, and Ma Liang, kneeling on the ground, trembled. The moment the older man pulled the trigger, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he fiercely pushed off the ground. Whoosh! Lin Tian''s body immediately leapt to the left, dodging the bullet! At the same time, during the leap, Lin Tian flung the coin in his hand harshly. Buzz! With a whizzing sound, the silver coin struck viciously at the older man''s wrist! The coin moved so fast, it looked like a streak of silver lightning through the air. "Ah!" Followed by a scream. "Ah!" Hearing the scream near him, Ma Liang trembled. It was over! That must have been Lin Tian finished! He thought the scream was from Lin Tian! At the same time, he felt somewhat relieved, thankful that he hadn''t tried to act tough earlier. If he had, he might have lost his life. "Ah~! Damn! It hurts!" A sharp scream came from nearby. Wait, that voice... Hearing that voice, Ma Liang was stunned. How could the scream sound like it was from the older man? What was going on? Ma Liang was stunned; he hastily looked up. As he looked up, Ma Liang was dumbfounded. He saw the older man clutching his right wrist tightly with his left hand. Even though the older man was holding it tightly, blood was still seeping through the fingers of his left hand. This... Seeing this scene, Ma Liang was stunned, turned his head to look again. Turning his head, Ma Liang was again dumbfounded. He saw Lin Tian, completely unharmed! This sudden turn astounded everyone. But while they were astonished, Lin Tian did not pause. As Lin Tian dodged, his body hadn''t even landed on the ground when his hand shook again, whoosh! Following Lin Tian''s movement, a whizzing sound was heard, a streak of silver lightning flying towards Zheng Xiaoqing''s gun-held right hand. Seeing Lin Tian''s actions, Zheng Xiaoqing instinctively pulled the trigger. "Bang!" Along with a gunshot, Lin Tian''s body jumped fiercely! This jump was three meters high! Whoosh! Leaping up, Lin Tian stepped on the trunk of a large tree, then pushed off harshly. He dove down fiercely! Like an eagle swooping from the sky! Seeing Lin Tian coming rapidly, Zheng Xiaoqing''s face showed a flicker of panic! He was about to raise his handgun, but just as he made that movement, suddenly, a tremendous force struck his gun-holding right wrist. Bang! He felt as if his right wrist had shattered, as if struck by a bullet. "Ah!" Zheng Xiaoqing screamed in agony. It was the coin that Lin Tian had fired off, hitting Zheng Xiaoqing''s wrist at the critical moment! Zheng Xiaoqing''s mouth agape, his face twisted in pain! But just as he screamed, his voice abruptly cut off. A black shadow descended from the sky, fiercely kicking him in the chest! The scream was instantly interrupted! Bang! Zheng Xiaoqing''s body was kicked two meters away by Lin Tian. Right after kicking Zheng Xiaoqing away, Lin Tian landed and swiftly continued moving, his knee bending and his foot fiercely stomping! Whoosh, Lin Tian fiercely lunged at the other two men! Bang, bang! With one kick each, Lin Tian sent the remaining two men flying! Fast! Fast! All of this happened incredibly fast! From when Cao fired his gun until the end, the whole sequence lasted only four or five seconds. Four or five seconds later, all four of Zheng Xiaoqing''s group were downed by Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced briefly at the four immobile men, bent down to pick up two handguns from the ground and glanced at the handguns in his hands with a cold huff. Coldly sweeping his gaze over these four men, then looking at Ma Liang, who was kneeling on the ground utterly astonished, Lin Tian withdrew his gaze and then walked towards He Qianqian. He crouched down to help He Qianqian up, and seeing the grass debris on her beautiful face, Lin Tian carefully removed each piece from her face. Seeing Lin Tian''s earnest expression, He Qianqian''s eyes reddened, and she suddenly reached out, clutching Lin Tian''s neck tightly. "It''s okay, it''s okay, it''s over!" Lin Tian embraced He Qianqian, gently patting her back, softly comforting her. After comforting her, noticing that He Qianqian was still clinging to him, Lin Tian gently pushed her shoulders and reassured her again, "It''s okay, you''re safe now!" He Qianqian shook her head, still tightly embracing Lin Tian, even gripping him tighter because of his movement. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Watching He Qianqian cling to him tightly, Lin Tian looked somewhat helpless. But he said nothing more, just held He Qianqian once again, gently patting her back. By then, Li Nian had also stood up on her own. Seeing He Qianqian clutching Lin Tian''s neck tightly, and Lin Tian''s face full of compassion, an involuntary feeling of envy arose in Li Nian''s heart. It took three or four minutes before He Qianqian finally loosened her hold on Lin Tian. After He Qianqian let go, Lin Tian noticed her eyes seemed a bit red, with tears still swirling in them. Seeing the tears in her eyes, Lin Tian felt a pang in his heart and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, smiling, "Why the tears? This isn''t the Ms. He I remember." "I''ll cry if I want! What''s it to you?!" He Qianqian glared at him with her red eyes. "Alright, alright, I won''t interfere!" Lin Tian quickly pleaded, smiling. A little moodiness in a woman can be quite endearing. After comforting He Qianqian, Lin Tian then turned to Li Nian and asked, "Are you okay?" Seeing Lin Tian finally paying attention to her, Li Nian gave Lin Tian a cold look, said discontentedly, "You finally remembered me? How kind of you to concern yourself!" "Yo? Do I detect a strong scent of jealousy here?" Lin Tian chuckled upon hearing this. "Where... where is it!" Li Nian''s face reddened, her expression somewhat embarrassed. She didn''t even know why she said that; she didn''t mean to say it, but the words just came out differently. Grinning, Lin Tian glanced at Li Nian and thought she might have feelings for him? Thinking of this, the corners of Lin Tian''s mouth slightly curled up. "Ah!" Just as Lin Tian was contemplating whether Li Nian had feelings for him, suddenly, a shouting voice reached his ears! Lin Tian turned his head and saw that all four of Zheng Xiaoqing''s group were struggling to stand up. Lin Tian didn''t intend to kill them; hence, his strikes weren''t deadly, and by now, these four men had recovered enough to stand up. However, even though he didn''t plan to kill them, Lin Tian wasn''t about to let them go, especially Zheng Xiaoqing. So, seeing Zheng Xiaoqing standing up again, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, and he swiftly walked over. "What are you doing?" Seeing Lin Tian coming towards him with a menacing air, Zheng Xiaoqing''s heart skipped a beat, his face full of panic, he said. He was genuinely afraid of Lin Tian now. Lin Tian didn''t speak, quickly came up to him, and slapped him across the face. Slap! With a loud slap, fresh blood spurted from Zheng Xiaoqing''s face. Slap! Lin Tian backhanded him another slap! Slap! Zheng Xiaoqing spit out more blood! Along with the blood, a bloody tooth flew out! "Slap!" Lin Tian mercilessly slapped him again! "Slap!" Yet another one! After several heavy slaps, because Zheng Xiaoqing''s face already had wounds, with Lin Tian''s blows, Zheng Xiaoqing''s facial wounds completely burst open, his face covered in blood. Dazed! Zheng Xiaoqing was completely stunned by Lin Tian! Seeing Lin Tian raising his hand again, Zheng Xiaoqing''s legs gave out, and he fell to his knees with a thud. "No... please, no more!" Zheng Xiaoqing pleaded with a face full of desperation. Because a few teeth had been knocked out, his speech was airy. "No more?" Lin Tian looked down at Zheng Xiaoqing kneeling on the ground, seeing his face full of supplication, and admitted he felt a moment of softness. But then he thought about Zheng Xiaoqing''s earlier actions and remembered that phrase ''old rules.'' Lin Tian''s anger was kindled anew. One could imagine what He Qianqian and the others would have gone through if not for his intervention, and from that phrase ''old rules,'' one could infer how many heinous deeds they had committed! Spare him? Could he spare him? No way! Chapter 231 - 204: Spank the butt if you dont obey! Crack! Following Lin Tian''s fierce collision! "Ahh!" Zheng Xiaoqing, already somewhat dazed from Lin Tian''s beating, suddenly let out a scream. "I, I won''t let you go!" Zheng Xiaoqing''s face contorted, his voice filled with resentment! "Won''t let me go?" While holding Zheng Xiaoqing with one hand, Lin Tian brought his face close, stared directly into his eyes, and said coldly, "If you dare come, you should be prepared to lose your life!" "You''re dead meat!" Zheng Xiaoqing glared at Lin Tian with a face full of resentment. It was as if he couldn''t wait to devour Lin Tian. "Hmph!" Hearing Zheng Xiaoqing''s voice, Lin Tian snorted coldly, paying him no mind. Just as Lin Tian was thinking of teaching Zheng Xiaoqing another lesson, Zheng Xiaoqing suddenly passed out! Looking at the unconscious Zheng Xiaoqing, Lin Tian snorted coldly and flung his hand! He casually tossed Zheng Xiaoqing onto the ground! After dealing with Zheng Xiaoqing and thinking of the other three, Lin Tian''s gaze slowly swept over them! Noticing Lin Tian''s looking their way, the trio''s hearts trembled, and a flash of fear crossed their pale faces! Thump! All three instantly knelt down! "Please... please spare us!" Old Cao said, trembling, then slapped himself across the face with a smack! "Please spare us!" As he spoke, he gave himself another harsh slap! After slapping himself, he then kowtowed forcefully to Lin Tian! Then another slap, followed by another kowtow! Old Cao''s whole body was shaking! The way Lin Tian had rendered Zheng Xiaoqing''s manhood useless earlier terrified him; he didn''t want the same to happen to himself! Seeing Old Cao like this, the other two men were startled for a moment but then hurriedly began kowtowing and slapping their own faces! This scene left Ma Liang, still kneeling on the ground, dumbfounded! This, this... These three were so self-disciplined that it took even Lin Tian by surprise! Clearly not holding back, they slapped themselves hard enough to bleed from the mouth and swell their foreheads! Lin Tian swept his cold gaze over the three men, snorted, and then turned to walk toward the two girls. He took one girl by the hand and said, "Let''s go!" "Mhm!" The two girls obediently nodded their heads and followed behind Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian and the two girls leave, Ma Liang, who was kneeling on the ground, hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly got up and chased after them, calling out loudly, "Wait for me..." Lin Tian paused in his stride and sharply turned around! Ma Liang got a fright, looked at Lin Tian, and said somewhat awkwardly, "I''ll come with you all!" Lin Tian stared at Ma Liang coldly and said icily, "Scram!" "I..." Ma Liang wanted to say something else, but swept by Lin Tian''s icy glare, he felt a tremor in his heart, and the rest of his words just couldn''t come out! Lin Tian snorted and walked off with the two girls! As they walked, Lin Tian asked, "Who is this guy anyway?" ``` "A new teacher at our school just wouldn''t stop pestering us to hang out. It would''ve been rude to refuse, so I just went with him. Who knew something like this would happen!" ... Back at school, in He Qianqian''s dorm, Lin Tian comforted the two girls for a while, and it wasn''t until noon that Lin Tian finally left! Leaving the school, Lin Tian thought for a moment and decided to go home first! After about fifteen minutes, Lin Tian arrived at the residential complex! Standing at the entrance to the stairwell of the complex, Lin Tian was about to go upstairs when suddenly, a flurry of footsteps came from above. Lin Tian looked up and saw Li Xiaomeng, dressed in a white dress, rushing down the stairs. At that time, Li Xiaomeng pouted, her face seemingly filled with frustration. "Xiaomeng? What''s wrong?" After glancing at Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian looked up and asked curiously. Li Xiaomeng gave Lin Tian a glance and, with a sullen face, didn''t respond, instead running past him with a pat-pat-pat of her feet. "Hmph! Annoying! Annoying!" From far away, Lin Tian still heard Li Xiaomeng''s huffy complaints from behind. Lin Tian smiled wryly, thought for a moment, and still turned around to walk toward Li Xiaomeng. Reaching the greenery area of the complex, Lin Tian saw Li Xiaomeng, head lightly bowed, murmuring complaints and fiercely sticking out her little foot to kick forward. Pat-pat! As Li Xiaomeng moved, a wave of leaves on the ground were kicked up by her actions. Woo~! The lightly yellow leaves were blown up by the wind, and Li Xiaomeng, not satisfied, fiercely kicked again. "Hmph, die! Die!" Li Xiaomeng stepped on the floating leaves, stomping them fiercely with her feet. "I''ll crush you! I''ll crush you!" Li Xiaomeng continually crushed the leaves under her feet, looking as if she wished she could tear them apart. Seeing Li Xiaomeng like this, Lin Tian felt speechless! Shaking his head, Lin Tian walked over and stood beside Li Xiaomeng, smiling as he watched her: "Miss Xiaomeng? Who''s bullying you?" "Hmph! It''s none of your business!" Li Xiaomeng glanced at Lin Tian and turned her head away in frustration. "Really? I can be pretty awesome, you know!" Lin Tian chuckled. "You!" Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Li Xiaomeng snarled, turned her head, glared at Lin Tian with wide eyes, and angrily said, "Even you''re bullying me!" "Not at all!" Lin Tian looked genuinely surprised. "You''re bullying me! You''re bullying me!" Li Xiaomeng, face full of anger, quickly walked toward Lin Tian, approached him, stretched out her little foot, and kicked straight toward Lin Tian''s shin while cursing: "That''s for bullying me! That''s for bullying me!" "Pat-pat!" Li Xiaomeng''s feet landed on Lin Tian''s shins with each kick. Given Lin Tian''s abilities now, Li Xiaomeng''s actions hardly caused him any pain, so he simply watched as she kicked him. "Pat-pat!" After kicking several times, Li Xiaomeng noticed Lin Tian''s relaxed face and got even angrier, suddenly stretching out her foot to kick him hard! At first, Lin Tian didn''t care about this kick. But in a split second, his expression changed. This little girl actually aimed at his ''little brother''! Lin Tian was startled and quickly dodged! Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hmph, see if you keep laughing at me, if I don''t teach you a lesson, you won''t learn!" Seeing Lin Tian''s panicked look, Li Xiaomeng placed her hands on her hips, a trace of triumph crossing her fair little face. Lin Tian, speechless, frowned and said, "Apologize right now! You can''t kick around here, got it!" "I won''t!" Li Xiaomeng turned her head, her small face completely defiant! "Apologize now! If you don''t, I''ll sell you!" Lin Tian threatened. "Hmph~!" Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly and lifted her foot for another kick. "You!" Lin Tian hastily stepped back. "Hey! Stop kicking!" Lin Tian quickly intervened. Pat-pat! Li Xiaomeng''s movements still didn''t cease. ``` Chapter 232 - 205: Li Xiaomeng Deflated! Feeling a slight pain in her buttocks, Li Xiaomeng''s accumulated grievances instantly erupted, and she burst into loud sobs: "Wuu wuu, even you are bullying me! You''re also bullying me!" "Uh..." Realizing Li Xiaomeng was really crying, Lin Tianyi was stunned, and then stopped his hand with an embarrassed look on his face. In fact, Lin Tian was only trying to tease Li Xiaomeng and hadn''t really hit her hard, but to his surprise, Li Xiaomeng just cried. "Oh, oh, okay, stop crying, stop crying, it''s my fault!" Seeing Li Xiaomeng crying, Lin Tian hurriedly put her down, trying to comfort her continuously. "Hmph!" Li Xiaomeng turned away, ignoring Lin Tian. "Alright, I was wrong, how about I buy you some chips?" Lin Tian tentatively asked. Hearing the word chips, Li Xiaomeng''s movements paused instantly. Seeing this scene, Lin Tian knew he had a chance and immediately said with a smile: "I''ll buy you lots of chips, okay!" "How many?" Li Xiaomeng asked, eyes slightly red. "How about a thousand bags?" Lin Tian said with a chuckle. "No way!" Li Xiaomeng shook her head immediately. "Then how many do you want!" "I want ten thousand bags, and you have to promise to get revenge for me!" Li Xiaomeng demanded directly. "Ten thousand bags is no problem, but you have to tell me first, what exactly am I avenging for you?" Lin Tian agreed right away about the chips; a million bags wouldn''t be an issue, let alone ten thousand. However, he needed to inquire about the revenge part first; if it were unreasonable, Lin Tian wouldn''t agree to it. "Are you going to agree or not!" Seeing Lin Tian''s hesitant reply, Li Xiaomeng looked dissatisfied. "You have to tell me what I''m avenging. I mean, if you didn''t do your homework and the teacher scolded you, I obviously couldn''t replace you to hit the teacher," Lin Tian said with a helpless look. "Hmph! You''re the one who didn''t do his homework!" Li Xiaomeng retorted coldly. "Then tell me what it''s all about!" Lin Tian asked. Li Xiaomeng seemed hesitant, as if unsure whether to talk about it. Seeing this, Lin Tian said directly, "If you don''t tell me, how am I supposed to know what to avenge for you?" After hesitating for a moment, Li Xiaomeng finally spoke with some displeasure: "You have to teach a girl in our class a lesson for me." "Why?" Lin Tian asked with a grin, looking at her. "She''s always mocking me! Saying that I''m a country girl with no taste and a pauper! She stole all my friends away!" Li Xiaomeng said angrily, her face aflame with rage at the thought. "Uh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian looked at Li Xiaomeng with a bizarre expression. Li Xiaomeng was only twelve, still in elementary school, and such a little kid already had these kind of conflicts? S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In elementary school and already facing such comments? Lin Tian was taken aback. After a pause, Lin Tian asked, "Why is she targeting you? Or is she like this with everyone else?" "Of course not, I used to be the most popular in class. She''s jealous, so she used money to steal my friends away! She even wanted to hit me!" Li Xiaomeng said furiously. "Uh..." Lin Tian was speechless. Are these still elementary school students? Lin Tian was somewhat curious about who on earth was this child, already so domineering in elementary school. Glancing at Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian was now somewhat hesitant to take revenge for her. After all, this was just a conflict between kids, and it seemed rather excessive if he got involved. "Hey, are you going to help me or not!" Seeing the hesitation on Lin Tian''s face, Li Xiaomeng said impatiently. "I..." Lin Tian was just about to speak when suddenly, he paused. "Ding..." A synthetic electronic voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind. "Mission: Fulfill Li Xiaomeng''s desire, teach Wang Hong a lesson. Mission completion reward: One Supernatural Point. Note: This mission must be completed within three days; failure to complete within three days will be considered a failure!" "Hey, are you going to help me or not, stop playing dumb!" Seeing Lin Tian''s dazed expression, thinking he was feigning ignorance, Li Xiaomeng said with annoyance. Hearing Li Xiaomeng''s voice, Lin Tian snapped out of it and, looking at Li Xiaomeng with a confident smile, said: "Help! Definitely help!" The moment the mission voice sounded, Lin Tian was determined to help. Regardless of anything else, even just to get the Supernatural Point, he would help. Of course, he wasn''t going to actually hit Wang Hong or anything like that, but playing a prank was still an option! "That''s more like it!" Seeing Lin Tian agree so readily, Li Xiaomeng nodded in satisfaction. "Is your classmate''s family really rich?" Since he had a mission to complete, Lin Tian naturally wanted to gather some information first. Li Xiaomeng replied at once, "Her family is really rich!" After saying this, she waved her hand impatiently: "We''ll talk about this later, let''s handle the more important matter at hand." "What?" Lin Tian was astonished to hear that. What could be more urgent than this? "What do you think?" Li Xiaomeng gave Lin Tian a reproachful look. "Uh..." Lin Tian was startled, looking at Li Xiaomeng''s expression. It took him a while to catch on, and he tentatively asked, "Chips?" "Nonsense!" Li Xiaomeng gave Lin Tianyi a direct white eye. Hearing this, Lin Tian himself was speechless. Were the chips more important than that matter? Who was the one crying their eyes out just now? "Deserving of a higher-ranking foodie than Mengting, impressive!" Lin Tian muttered to himself. "What did you say!" Li Xiaomeng glared at Lin Tian with widened eyes. "Ah? No, nothing!" Lin Tian replied with a sheepish grin. "Hmph, you still haven''t snapped the chips, you owe me a hundred packs from last time!" Li Xiaomeng said with a sulky face. "Alright, alright, I''ll buy them for you, is that okay?" Lin Tian said with a speechless expression. "I''m going with you!" Upon hearing there were beloved chips to eat, Li Xiaomeng instantly became lively. "Right now?" Lin Tian looked at Li Xiaomeng with a stunned expression. "Nonsense, let''s go!" Saying that, Li Xiaomeng directly took Lin Tian''s hand and headed outside. Twenty minutes later, inside Wanda Plaza. Lin Tian, carrying a large bag in his left hand and another in his right, followed Li Xiaomeng with a resigned look: "Xiaomeng, let''s go back!" At that moment, Li Xiaomeng was holding an opened bag of vegetable-flavored chips in her left hand and a Cute Bear ice cream in her right, taking a bite of chips and then a lick of ice cream. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Xiaomeng firmly shook her head and said, "No! I want to play a bit more!" "Really, it''s fine, these chips can be stored at my place, you can come over and get them whenever you want!" Lin Tian said, feeling quite annoyed despite the bags not being heavy, one in each hand. After buying the chips, Li Xiaomeng insisted on not taking so many home, worried about what the family would say, and wanted to eat half of them before returning. Hearing Lin Tian urging her to go back, Li Xiaomeng pouted and said, "I don''t wanna!" Then, licking her lips, feeling they had dried a bit, she turned to Lin Tian and said, "Brother-in-law, I''m thirsty!" "The Coke is in the pocket on my right hand, just take it yourself!" Lin Tian said helplessly. Li Xiaomeng then took an unopened bottle of Coke from Lin Tian''s left pocket, unscrewed it, and took a big gulp. "Wow, refreshing!" The fizzy Coke gave Li Xiaomeng a thrilling sensation. Watching Li Xiaomeng speechlessly, and seeing her lips covered in white ice cream as she had just eaten it, Lin Tian said resignedly: "You''ve got ice cream on your mouth, wipe it clean. There''s a tissue in the pocket on my right hand." Li Xiaomeng then took a tissue from Lin Tian''s right pocket and wiped her mouth. After doing this, Li Xiaomeng looked up at Lin Tian with a giggly smile: "Brother-in-law, you''re so nice, muah!" Looking at Li Xiaomeng speechlessly, Lin Tian could only respond: "You too, Xiaomengmeng, adorable!" "Hehe..." Li Xiaomeng laughed, gazing at Lin Tian, revealing two rows of white, neat teeth with her smiling mouth. Li Xiaomeng, still with a giggly smile, beckoned Lin Tian: "Brother-in-law, bend down." "What for?" Lin Tian asked, puzzled. "Just bend down!" Li Xiaomeng pouted. "Ugh..." Lin Tian said, feeling at a loss, then slightly bent down. "Lower," Li Xiaomeng urged. Without a choice, Lin Tian bent down a bit more, getting closer to Li Xiaomeng. Seeing Lin Tian''s face so close, Li Xiaomeng''s beautiful big eyes spun around, and suddenly, she aimed her mouth directly at Lin Tian''s face to kiss him. "What are you doing!" Lin Tian exclaimed in surprise, hastily leaning back. "Cut it out, I was just trying to give you a reward!" Li Xiaomeng gave Lin Tian a direct white eye. Lin Tian, speechless, looked at Li Xiaomeng and said, "I''m not into lolis though!" "What the, I just wanted to give you a reward, you''re too full of yourself!" Li Xiaomeng rolled her eyes. "What do kids know!" Lin Tian bluffed. "How could I not know, I even know about..." Li Xiaomeng looked disdainfully at Lin Tian. The look on her face seemed to say these things were no big deal. "Ugh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian was speechless again. Are the kids of the new generation all this incredible? Speechless, Lin Tian watched Li Xiaomeng, and then they played in the plaza for a while longer. During that time, Li Xiaomeng ate more than a dozen bags of chips, and finally, she was willing to agree to go back. The two were walking on the edge of the plaza, and just as Lin Tian was planning to hail a taxi, suddenly, a black Rolls-Royce slowly drove by. Eventually, the black Rolls-Royce smoothly stopped before Lin Tian. "Snap!" The car door opened, and a little girl in red clothes jumped out. "Li Xiaomeng!" As soon as she jumped out of the car, the little girl looked at Li Xiaomeng with a beaming smile. Her expression was somewhat arrogant and triumphant. Seeing this little girl, Li Xiaomeng''s face instantly darkened, full of displeasure. After glimpsing the girl, then looking at the girl in red, Lin Tian had a guess in his mind. This girl in red was likely the Wang Hong who had outsmarted Li Xiaomeng. Scanning the clothes on the girl, Lin Tian noticed she was wearing An Nai''er brand from head to toe. This brand was among the top luxury brands in children''s clothing. Another glance at the black Rolls-Royce behind her, Lin Tian was certain the girl''s family must be very well-off. While Lin Tian was appraising Wang Hong, she also turned her gaze to Lin Tian. After a glance at Lin Tian, Wang Hong''s eyes shifted to the bags he was holding. She then saw the chips in the two large bags. Two big bags full of chips. Seeing these two full bags of chips, Wang Hong turned to look at Li Xiaomeng, her mouth curving up to reveal a mocking smile. Chapter 233 - 206 Little Mengs Ride "Xiaomeng, are you so poor that you can only afford to eat chips? Do you want me to give you some?" Wang Hong spoke and Lin Tian furrowed his brows slightly! Originally, Lin Tian thought this girl might just be a bit bullish, which is normal for kids from wealthy families. But from the moment she started speaking, Lin Tian''s brows were knitted. Right from her opening words, there was nothing but full-on sarcasm and disdain. No, to be precise, it was full of malice. This was tantamount to malicious slander! Lin Tian felt uncomfortable, as the girl''s words had surpassed what he considered the bounds of cute and ignorant. Lin Tian really wanted to ask how this girl''s parents taught their child. "You!" Hearing Wang Hong''s words, Li Xiaomeng instantly became furious, her little face turning red. Puffing with anger at Wang Hong, Li Xiaomeng pointed at her and yelled: "Call that out again, and see if I don''t tear your mouth apart!" "Pfft! Come on then!" Wang Hong sneered, full of disdain. "Courting death!" Li Xiaomeng shouted angrily and briskly stepped forward, charging at Wang Hong. Smack! But before she took more than a few steps, suddenly, a shadow blocked Li Xiaomeng''s path. Li Xiaomeng looked up and saw a burly man in a black suit who was over six feet tall standing in her way. It was clear that he was Wang Hong''s bodyguard. "Move!" Li Xiaomeng shouted angrily, trying to bypass him, but the bodyguard moved his body too, continuing to block her path. "Get lost!" Li Xiaomeng vented her fury, kicking toward his groin. But the bodyguard skillfully dodged. In the end, no matter how Li Xiaomeng tried, she couldn''t get past him. Seeing this, Li Xiaomeng panicked and quickly turned to Lin Tian, yelling, "Help!" "Uh" Lin Tian stood by without making a move. Dealing with the bodyguard would have been a piece of cake for Lin Tian, but he didn''t want to intervene. After all, he couldn''t just watch Li Xiaomeng actually go ahead and fight. That''s not what Lin Tian wanted. So, seeing the bodyguard blocking Li Xiaomeng''s way was just what Lin Tian wished for. As long as the bodyguard didn''t overstep his boundaries, Lin Tian had no intention of stepping in. "Come over and help me!" Seeing Lin Tian''s indifference, Li Xiaomeng snapped. Li Xiaomeng knew how tough Lin Tian was; she had seen him fight before. But what made her angry was that Lin Tian, this guy, was just standing there watching the commotion. What happened to the promised help? Thinking about this, Li Xiaomeng became even more infuriated, her anger mixed with a hint of grievance. Seeing Li Xiaomeng''s somewhat aggrieved face, Wang Hong, who was hiding behind the bodyguard, chuckled smugly: "How''s that? See how powerful I am? Is that your brother-in-law? Just a loser!" With that, Wang Hong unabashedly swept Lin Tian a look. Loser! Hearing this word, Lin Tian almost couldn''t restrain himself from retorting, but in the end, he held back, she''s just a child. I''ll endure! I can''t possibly stoop to arguing with an eleven or twelve-year-old kid. Seeing that Lin Tian remained silent, Wang Hong seemed even more smug, raising her little head, pridefully looking at Li Xiaomeng: "See? I talk about him like that and he doesn''t dare to make a sound! But I still prefer you; I don''t like losers!" Loser, again with the loser! Lin Tian was speechless. "Lin Tian, are you going to help or not, you said you would help me!" Seeing no reaction from Lin Tian, Li Xiaomeng turned her head and shouted angrily. Driven by her Vitality, she stopped calling him brother-in-law and used Lin Tian''s name directly. Lin Tian glanced at the fuming Li Xiaomeng before turning to look at Wang Hong. He thought of the mission he had received before. The mission was to teach Wang Hong a lesson. Of course, ''teaching a lesson'' didn''t mean Lin Tian could physically assault someone, especially not a twelve-year-old girl. But ''teaching a lesson'' didn''t just involve force; there were many other ways. Glancing at the An Nai''er on Wang Hong''s body and then at the Rolls-Royce behind the girl, an idea flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. But before that, Lin Tian needed to confirm one thing, so he turned to Li Xiaomeng and asked, "Is this the person who bullied you?" "It''s her!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Xiaomeng''s eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously. There might be a show; her brother-in-law was going to make a move. "What''s her name?" Lin Tian asked, giving Wang Hong, who looked proud, a quick glance. "Her name is Wang Hong!" Li Xiaomeng swiftly replied. "Good! I got it," Lin Tian said, nodding slightly. Relieved by Li Xiaomeng''s response, Lin Tian was glad that at least he had the right person. The last thing Lin Tian wanted was to go through all this trouble only to target the wrong person. With that in mind, Lin Tian started walking towards Wang Hong. Snap~! Suddenly, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks. A bodyguard dressed in a black suit reached out and blocked Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced at the bodyguard with a cold face, then looked up at Wang Hong a short distance away. Without insisting, he stood still and smiled gently at her: "What makes you so smug? Just because you have money?" "That''s right! I have money! Do you?" Wang Hong said with a look of pride, lifting her little head while speaking. "Heh..." Lin Tian shook his head with a light chuckle, thought for a moment, then turned and walked toward Li Xiaomeng. He came to Li Xiaomeng, bent down, and whispered something in her ear. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Xiaomeng''s eyes widened, her face a mix of shock and doubt. After speaking, Lin Tian glanced at the shocked Li Xiaomeng, patted her shoulder encouragingly, and said, "Don''t worry, trusting me is the right choice!" Hesitating for a moment, Li Xiaomeng finally gritted her teeth, turned to Wang Hong and said, "Wang Hong, I want to compete with you!" "Compete in what!" Wang Hong glanced at Li Xiaomeng. "Let''s see whose ride is more impressive!" Li Xiaomeng shouted, but why did her tone seem somewhat lacking in confidence? "Ride?" Wang Hong was taken aback, then broke into laughter and mocked, "Talk to me when you can afford a car. Don''t tell me you brought your broken bicycle!" "Hmph! Enough talk! Are we competing or not!" Li Xiaomeng retorted coldly. "Let''s compete, then. What if you lose?" Wang Hong asked. "Whoever loses from now on has to listen to the winner!" "Okay!" Wang Hong nodded immediately. After saying that, Wang Hong looked at Li Xiaomeng and said, "Where''s your ''ride''? It''s not just your two legs, is it? Haha!" "Hmph, of course not! You''ll see soon enough!" Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly. Meanwhile, Lin Tian moved a few steps away and made a phone call. After making the call, Lin Tian came back. Glancing at him, Wang Hong turned to the bodyguard and said: Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Call Uncle Wang to bring over that limited-edition sports car my dad keeps hidden, and also invite over my classmates from home. Let everyone see what kind of ride Xiaomeng has!" Wang Hong said this with a look of disdain. She couldn''t believe there would be anything better than her dad''s limited-edition sports car. She wanted to call her classmates over to give Li Xiaomeng a proper embarrassment! Chapter 234 - 207 Arrogant Ride! About fifteen minutes later, a black Lamborghini sports car, full of sleek lines, slowly made its way over. As the Lamborghini approached, instantly, everyone''s gaze turned in its direction. There was no helping it; the car was too cool, with its smooth lines and color, clearly a luxury item at first glance. The entire car looked very comfortable to the eye. Even those who knew nothing about cars could tell at a glance that this was not a cheap vehicle. Slowly, the black Lamborghini came to a stop behind the Rolls-Royce. As soon as the car stopped, the doors immediately opened, and three girls got out. One of the girls, with her hair in a ponytail, looked at Wang Hong with excitement: "Wang Hong, your car is amazing, it''s so comfortable to sit in!" Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After speaking, as if she realized something, her expression froze, she saw Li Xiaomeng not far away. Seeing Li Xiaomeng, the girl''s face turned embarrassed, she slightly turned her head away, seemingly a little ashamed. "Humph!" Seeing this girl, Li Xiaomeng snorted coldly, her face full of disdain! After sweeping a glance over the two girls, Lin Tian smiled faintly. From their expressions, Lin Tian guessed that the girl probably used to be good friends with Li Xiaomeng but ended up being poached by Wang Hong. After looking at the two girls, Lin Tian didn''t say much; after all, it was just a kids'' issue. Seeing her three classmates arrive, Wang Hong looked at them with pride and lifted her chin, "Of course, this is a limited edition Lamborghini, only five in the whole world!" After finishing, Wang Hong looked at Li Xiaomeng with a mocking face, "By the way, where''s your ''ride''? It''s not really just your two legs, is it!" "What happened?" At that moment, a classmate beside her asked. Hearing the classmate''s question, the mockery on Wang Hong''s face intensified as she laughed disdainfully at Li Xiaomeng, "She wanted to compete with me about who has the better ride. She even said I couldn''t compare to her, ridiculous!" The girl glanced at Li Xiaomeng and then pursed her lips dismissively, "What does she have, anyway? Just a broken bicycle!" "Exactly, exactly!" Another girl beside her nodded in agreement. "Poor thing, where''s your ''ride''? You don''t have one, do you? If it doesn''t show up, I''ve already won!" Wang Hong looked at Li Xiaomeng triumphantly. "I have a plane! It''s much more impressive than yours!" Li Xiaomeng said indignantly. "Hah?" Hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, Wang Hong was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, "I''m dying of laughter, you have a plane? Get lost! You mean ''paper plane'' at best!" Wang Hong mocked. "Exactly, shameless!" Wang Hong''s two other girlfriends also scoffed. "Hump! No, it''s not!" Li Xiaomeng puffed up her cheeks indignantly. "Then bring it out! A plane, oh, I''m so scared!" Wang Hong said sarcastically. "You..." Li Xiaomeng glared at Wang Hong, wanting to say something, but she didn''t know what to say because the plane Lin Tian mentioned hadn''t really come. Thinking of this, Li Xiaomeng turned to look at Lin Tian with a questioning face. Noticing Li Xiaomeng''s look, Lin Tian smiled and nodded, "It''ll be here very soon, two more minutes at most!" "Acting all high and mighty, a plane!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Hong rolled her eyes in disdain. After glancing at this somewhat unruly girl, Lin Tian didn''t speak. Lin Tian noticed that the bodyguard standing by her also had a slight look of disdain. The bodyguard also didn''t believe Lin Tian''s words. A plane? How could that be possible? Putting aside whether one could afford to buy a plane, even if you had one, could you just casually fly it into a bustling city center? Even the mayor doesn''t have this much power! Lin Tian glanced at the disdain on his bodyguard''s face, gave a slight smile, patted his shoulder, and chuckled, "Brother? You don''t believe me either?" Brushing Lin Tian''s hand off his shoulder, the bodyguard didn''t say anything, but his dismissive look made it clear that he didn''t believe a word Lin Tian said. He thought Lin Tian was trying to show off. Noticing the bodyguard''s scorn, Lin Tian didn''t say anything, just smiled and stood his ground, waiting. After about ten seconds, Lin Tian suddenly spoke up, "Here it comes!" "Huh?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, everyone at the scene was startled and looked up to the sky. But there was nothing in the sky but the vast expanse of blue. No sign of the so-called airplane. Seeing this, Wang Hong looked at Lin Tian with disdain and mocked him: "Where''s the airplane? The one you were talking about? Do you think we''re idiots?" After speaking, Wang Hong turned to Li Xiaomeng and scoffed: "No wonder you''re so dumb, having an idiot for a brother-in-law. But being dumb isn''t your fault, making a public fool of yourself is!" "It''s coming!" Lin Tian said once again. "Coming my ass! Do you think everyone here is a fool! If it really shows up, I''ll eat the airplane whole!" Wang Hong cursed Lin Tian openly, full of disdain. "Heh..." Lin Tian shook his head, speechless. Seeing Lin Tian shake his head, Wang Hong mocked him, "What? Don''t you dare? If it really comes, I''ll eat the airplane! You..." Suddenly, mid-sentence, Wang Hong paused, a look of disbelief flashing across her face. "Whoosh whoosh..." Out of nowhere, the sound of helicopter blades whirling began to echo. The sound grew closer and closer. At the noise, everyone was taken aback. After a moment of stunned silence, all heads tilted back to gaze at the sky. "Whoosh whoosh..." Accompanied by the sound of helicopter blades, a blue helicopter, about ten meters long, slowly appeared from the horizon. "Whoosh whoosh..." As the helicopter neared, those standing below could feel gusts of strong wind from the rotor blades above. As the helicopter began to descend, everyone around cleared the way, leaving a hundred-meter-wide clearing. Whoosh whoosh~! Seeing the clearing, the helicopter began its descent. Staring dumbfounded at the slowly descending helicopter, Wang Hong''s face was a picture of shock, hardly able to believe what she saw. A real airplane was actually coming? Catching a glimpse of the shocked Wang Hong, Lin Tian smiled slightly: "Weren''t you saying you''d eat this airplane? Would you like to do it now?" "..." Wang Hong bit her red lip, her face a mix of embarrassment and difficulty believing that a plane had actually come. Grinning at her, feeling that the time was right, Lin Tian then took the excited Li Xiaomeng''s hand and said with a smile, "Come on, let''s board the plane!" With that, Lin Tian took Li Xiaomeng towards the airplane. As Lin Tian escorted Li Xiaomeng onto the airplane, it started up once more. Watching the airplane rise into the air, seeing Li Xiaomeng''s excited smiling face inside, Wang Hong felt irritated, thoroughly exasperated. "Wow, we''re so high up!" Sitting in the helicopter, Li Xiaomeng exclaimed excitedly, her cheeks flushed with thrill. She couldn''t believe that an airplane had actually come. Lin Tian smiled as he watched, and simultaneously, he sent half of his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness. "Ding..." As Lin Tian''s consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, an electronic synthesized voice sounded: "Mission: To help Li Xiaomeng teach Wang Hong a lesson has been completed. Reward: one Superpower Point." With this voice, Lin Tian immediately felt an additional Superpower Point within his Sea of Consciousness. Chapter 235 - 208 Good Benefits! Having completed his task, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. This helicopter had been arranged by Lin Tian himself, who made a call to Zhong Guo; then, through Zhong Liting''s father''s connections, he managed to acquire it! If not for that, it really would have been inconvenient! But completing the task was all that mattered! He took Li Xiaomeng for a spin in the sky, then brought her back down to the ground! After dropping Li Xiaomeng off at home, Lin Tian immediately hailed a taxi back to school! An hour later, the taxi stopped at the entrance of Wu''an University. He got out, paid the driver, and then Lin Tian stepped out of the car. Walking through the school gates, Lin Tian glanced at the pretty female students coming and going and felt a burst of contentment, tossing his head back nonchalantly and said to himself with a narcissistic tone, "Ladies, your brother is back!" Feeling self-admired, Lin Tian walked towards the school with light, brisk steps. Passing by the 14th building of the female dorms, Lin Tian paused for a moment and instinctively glanced at the building. Lin Tian remembered that Shen Mengyi lived in this dormitory. Thinking of Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian muttered to himself, "I haven''t seen this girl for so long, I wonder if she''s been thinking about me!" The thought of Shen Mengyi conjured her charming face in Lin Tian''s mind. Licking his tongue, Lin Tian took out his phone from his pocket, opened the address book, hesitated for a moment, but eventually, Lin Tian put the phone back. And continued on his way to his dorm room. However, after just a few steps, Lin Tian suddenly stopped. Lin Tian turned his head slightly, his expression taking aback as an electronic synthesized voice rang out in his mind: "Task: Fulfill Shen Mengyi''s wish by helping her carry water to the female dorms. Reward for completing the task: One Supernatural Point. Note: This task must be completed within five minutes; failure to complete within the specified time will be considered a failure!" The moment Lin Tian heard the task announcement, he was startled. A task? A task had arrived? Where was Shen Mengyi right now? Lin Tian immediately began looking around. According to his understanding of the system, such sudden tasks usually meant the person issuing the task wasn''t far from him. Glancing around, Lin Tian immediately saw a flickering human-shaped red dot in the lobby on the first floor of the 14th building of the female dormitory. That was the task''s flashing red light. Seeing the red light, Lin Tian was certain that Shen Mengyi was there. After a moment''s thought, Lin Tian walked in. In the lobby on the first floor of the 14th female dorm building, Shen Mengyi and her roommate Li Wenting were anxiously waiting. "Why is it taking so long? Didn''t the water delivery say it would be here in ten minutes? It''s been almost half an hour now!" Shen Mengyi said, glancing at her phone impatiently. "Seriously, what''s taking them so long?" Li Wenting was equally displeased. At the feet of the two girls were two large Run Tian mineral water jugs. Many people at the school bought this kind of water jug, and normally, a designated person delivered it directly to the dormitory entrance. However, the man responsible today had an urgent matter and said he would come next time. But Shen Mengyi''s room had run out of water, and with an urgent need, she asked him to deliver it now. The man really had an emergency, said he would be there in ten minutes, and asked the girls to wait. Reluctantly, Shen Mengyi and her roommate had no choice but to wait. Who knew that nearly twenty minutes would pass and the man still hadn''t arrived. The two girls couldn''t lift the heavy jugs of water, leaving them with no option but to wait, and waiting was the most irksome thing! After waiting some more, Li Wenting couldn''t wait any longer and turned to Shen Mengyi, "Why don''t we call someone to carry it up for us?" "Who are you going to call?" Shen Mengyi gave her a glance. "That Lin Tian guy. Last time, I heard Zhang Li say that when you and he were stuck in the gym because of the heavy rain, Lin Tian appeared out of nowhere. Maybe he''ll show up again right now!" Li Wenting said with a grin. "Pfft! As if!" Shen Mengyi gave her a dismissive look. How could Lin Tian possibly show up again? Besides, she hadn''t been in contact with him for a few days. "What if he actually does appear? There could be a miracle!" Li Wenting said teasingly. Despite saying so, Li Wenting didn''t believe it either; she was just teasing Shen Mengyi. "If he really does appear, I''ll confess to him! Are you happy now?" Shen Mengyi said irritably. "Really?" Suddenly, a familiar male voice came from the door. Hearing the voice, both girls were stunned, turning their heads to look toward the entrance. As they turned, they saw Lin Tian walking in with a beaming smile. Staring at Shen Mengyi, who was somewhat dazed, Lin Tian stepped forward, stopped in front of her, and looked at her meaningfully: "What was it you said just now? Did you want to confess to me?" "You... how did you get here?" Shen Mengyi asked, looking at Lin Tian in astonishment. Lin Tian''s sudden appearance was beyond her expectations. Lin Tian chuckled: "When the goddess calls, of course, I have to come over!" As he spoke, Lin Tian raised his eyebrows playfully. "Such a smooth talker!" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes at Lin Tian, her face full of discontent, "Your goddess must be Mengting!" "Uh..." Lin Tian laughed awkwardly, not knowing what to say. From the moment Lin Tian appeared, Li Wenting had been examining him closely. Doubtfully scrutinizing Lin Tian, Li Wenting said, "You''re not so impressive either. How did my little Mengyi fall for you? And I heard the freshman year campus belle is your girlfriend? You have that much charm? Can''t see it!" Li Wenting was originally very curious about Lin Tian. She was curious what kind of guy could make the picky Shen Mengyi constantly think of him, what kind of guy could be the boyfriend of freshman year campus belle Bu Mengting. In Li Wenting''s mind, Lin Tian was supposed to be outstanding, but now that she saw him, she couldn''t help but be greatly disappointed. Ordinary! Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian seemed too ordinary. Not tall, at most 1.75 meters. And he didn''t seem particularly robust either. Most importantly, Lin Tian wasn''t handsome at all. He was just average. Li Wenting was greatly disappointed in Lin Tian and also felt it was a pity for Shen Mengyi as there were many boys chasing after her who were much better than Lin Tian. She couldn''t understand why Shen Mengyi would take a liking to this ordinary kid. Noticing the disappointment and skepticism in Li Wenting''s eyes, Lin Tian didn''t care and merely smiled: "My excellence can''t be explained in just a few words. It''s an inner beauty!" With that, Lin Tian grinned, showing a row of white teeth. "Yeah, right!" Seeing Lin Tian''s shamelessly boastful look, Li Wenting rolled her eyes. Unable to bear seeing Lin Tian so smug, Li Wenting said annoyedly: "Mr. Inner Beauty, since you''re so amazing, then please help us carry these two water buckets upstairs. One in each hand won''t be a problem for you, right?" After saying that, Li Wenting paused, afraid Lin Tian would back out, and added: "Since you said you''re that capable, then show us." "Uh..." Lin Tian glanced at the mineral water buckets at the girls'' feet. Each bucket probably weighed about fifty kilos, which of course was a breeze for Lin Tian with his strength. But at this moment, Lin Tian deliberately showed a hint of hesitation and embarrassment on his face. Noticing the hesitation on Lin Tian''s face, Li Wenting chuckled and provocatively said: "Can you do it or not? I have a picture of little Mengyi without her clothes. If you succeed, I''ll let you see it!" "Really?" Lin Tian''s eyes lit up at these words. "Wenting, you haven''t deleted that photo yet?" Shen Mengyi was startled upon hearing this and her face turned red. After speaking, she quickly said to Lin Tian: "Don''t listen to her nonsense, there''s no such photo!" Meanwhile, Li Wenting, who was next to them, ignored Shen Mengyi and said to Lin Tian: "Hurry up, I have it here. If you do it, I''ll let you see it, okay?" As she spoke, Li Wenting looked at Lin Tian with a mischievous smile. "Are you sure?" Lin Tian asked Li Wenting, his eyes sparkling. Pictures without clothes, that''s what Lin Tian liked the most! "Of course, hurry up," Li Wenting encouraged with a confident expression. "I see" Lin Tian pondered for a moment, then looked up at Li Wenting with a playful grin, a hint of slyness flickering in his eyes: "Not only do I want Mengyi''s picture without clothes, but I also want yours. Would you dare to give it to me?" "You..." Li Wenting was taken aback by his words. Then seeing the smile on Lin Tian''s face, Li Wenting''s eyes shifted, and she nodded immediately: "No problem!" Li Wenting agreed quickly because she thought Lin Tian couldn''t do it and used this method to make him back down. If that''s the case, I''ll turn the tables on him! Li Wenting thought to herself. After speaking, Li Wenting looked at Lin Tian with an amused face, anticipating his embarrassment. But Lin Tian''s next action stunned Li Wenting. Lin Tian walked straight to the two water buckets and pointing at them, he asked Li Wenting, "Were you serious about what you said earlier?" After a moment of hesitation, Li Wenting nodded. "That''s good!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, then reached out and effortlessly picked up one bucket of mineral water with one hand. As simple as lifting two dolls, so easily! "You..." Seeing Lin Tian easily lift the two water buckets, Li Wenting''s eyes widened. Ease! Lin Tian looked completely at ease; the fifty-kilo buckets of water seemed as light as two one-kilo bottles in his hands. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian turned his head and chuckled, then started walking towards the dormitory. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, the doorkeeper auntie immediately looked over. "Auntie, I''m delivering water; I''ll be right back down!" Lin Tian said upon seeing the doorkeeper auntie. The doorkeeper auntie glanced at the two buckets of water in Lin Tian''s hands, then nodded: "Make it quick!" Lin Tian responded and then proceeded to walk upstairs. Seeing Lin Tian casually carrying a bucket of water in each hand, the two girls paused for a second, then quickly followed. Holding the mineral water with one hand, Lin Tian turned his head and asked the girls, "Which dorm room is it?" "316!" Shen Mengyi promptly replied. At this moment, Li Wenting still had her eyes wide open, looking at Lin Tian. She couldn''t have imagined that in Lin Tian''s seemingly frail body lay such immense strength. At this point, Li Wenting''s thoughts were a mess! What if Lin Tian really did it? Was she really going to give him her picture without clothes? This, this... Chapter 236 - 209 With a disturbed mood, Li Wenting followed behind Lin Tian! Meanwhile, Lin Tian, carrying a bucket in one hand, ascended to the third floor with ease. Carrying the bucket, Lin Tian still had the mood to look around curiously. Upon reaching the third-floor corridor, Lin Tian''s gaze frequently shifted toward the girls'' dorm rooms that had their doors open. He hoped to catch a glimpse of a girl undressed! This was the mysterious girls'' dormitory, after all! Suddenly, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks, his eyes lighting up slightly! He saw a pure-looking girl taking off her top, seemingly changing her clothes! What a treat! Lin Tian''s eyes sparkled! But in the next moment, the girl hesitated, looking in astonishment at Lin Tian outside! Startled, the girl screamed and cursed at him, calling him a pervert! Then, with a bang, she shut the dorm room door! "Hmph!" Suddenly, Lin Tian heard two cold snorts from behind! Turning his head, Lin Tian saw Shen Yiran and Li Wenting looking at him disdainfully! "That... that was a misunderstanding!" Lin Tian awkwardly chuckled! "Let''s go!" Shen Yiran, annoyed, gave Lin Tian a cold glance! Lin Tian could only awkwardly move forward! Nevertheless, Lin Tian still occasionally glanced around, hopeful to see a treat! "This is it, okay, don''t walk past it!" Seeing Lin Tian walking with the water, looking left and right, almost walking past her own dormitory, Shen Mengyi behind him commented in annoyance. "Pervert! Still so lecherous!" Shen Mengyi muttered through gritted teeth. She was really annoyed by Lin Tian''s lecherous demeanor. "Oh? Here?" Hearing Shen Mengyi''s words, Lin Tian paused, looked up, and sure enough, he saw "316" written above the door frame of the dormitory on the left. Seeing 316, Lin Tian walked in. Upon entering, Lin Tian''s gaze swept across the room. Looking around, he immediately saw two girls engrossed in something on a computer. One of the girls he recognizedit was the same girl who had been with Shen Mengyi at the sports center when he delivered the umbrella to her. After glancing at the two girls, Lin Tian immediately set the two buckets of water on the floor. "Clack!" The water made a soft noise as it hit the ground. "Ah~!" Startled by the sudden sound, both girls watching the computer jumped, their bodies stiffening. After a moment, the two girls hurriedly turned around. Seeing Lin Tian, both girls looked taken aback. Seeing the surprised expressions on the girls'' faces, Lin Tian glanced at Zhang Li and cheerfully waved his hand. "Hi! We meet again!" "You are?" Zhang Li looked at Lin Tian, confused. "The one who brought you and Shen Mengyi umbrellas last time, remember?" Lin Tian said cheerfully. "Oh! It''s you!" Hearing this, Zhang Li instantly recalled. It was late that day, and although Lin Tian had left a strong impression, Zhang Li couldn''t quite remember his face. But upon Lin Tian''s reminder, she instantly made the connection. "What brings you here?" Zhang Li asked curiously, looking at Lin Tian. "I came to deliver water!" Lin Tian smiled lightly, then his gaze shifted over the girls'' shoulders to the computer, curious, "What are you watching? It seemed really intense just now." Speaking, Lin Tian''s gaze shifted toward the computer. After a glance, Lin Tian realized the two girls were probably watching a movie. Focusing on the screen for a few seconds, a realization flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. A horror film! The two girls were actually watching a horror film. No wonder they were so jumpy at just a little noise. He remembered the film; it was Japan''s "Sadako." The scene where Sadako climbs out of the TV had also startled Lin Tian the first time. "What are you watching?" Just then, Shen Mengyi and Li Wenting also walked in. "We''re watching ''Sadako''!" Zhang Li replied. Hearing Zhang Li''s words, Shen Mengyi looked at Zhang Li with an expression of disbelief: "Watching a horror film again, you get so scared but still love watching this stuff, I can''t deal with you!" sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s thrilling!" Zhang Li chuckled. After rolling her eyes at Zhang Li, Shen Mengyi shook her head and said nothing, then turned to Lin Tian: "Alright, thank you, you can go now." Shen Mengyi didn''t give Lin Tian a friendly look. Shen Mengyi was annoyed by Lin Tian''s behavior earlier, appearing lecherous. "Uh" Lin Tian was speechless upon hearing Shen Mengyi''s prompt dismissal. Even the water he brought wasn''t offered a sip, a bit excessive. Most importantly, the promised treat still hadn''t been given! Lin Tian rolled his eyes, sat down, crossed his legs, and said to Li Wenting: "Girl, I''ve carried the water up here, shouldn''t you fulfill your promise now!" "What? I don''t know what you''re talking about!" Li Wenting turned her head away, pretending to be clueless! "What promise?" Hearing the conversation between the two, the nearby Zhang Li asked curiously! "Well" Lin Tian smiled slyly, glanced at Li Wenting, and said: "Earlier this girl promised me that if I carried the water up here, she would show me pictures of Yiran undressed! And hers too!" "What?" Zhang Li and the other female student were momentarily stunned! After a moment, Zhang Li, eager to sow chaos, exclaimed loudly: "Yes, yes! Hurry, I want to see too! Hehe!" Shen Yiran looked on coldly from the side. Seeing Lin Tian with his legs crossed, looking carefree, she immediately couldn''t hold back her anger! Taking a deep breath, Shen Yiran walked to the front of her bed, grabbed her white pillow, and forcefully threw it at Lin Tian''s head: "Get out! You scoundrel! Still want to see photos! Pervert!" "Uh, uh" Lin Tian kept backing up, hit by the pillow! He looked speechless! As Shen Yiran struck him, a faint scent occasionally emanated from the pillow! It was Shen Yiran''s scent! Chapter 237 - 210: What a Genius! Lin Tianyi looked speechless, touched his nose, and muttered: "So fierce! Who would want such a mannish woman! But the touch just now wasn''t too bad! Hehe..." After mumbling to himself, Lin Tian headed towards the dormitory building. On his way down, he had planned to see if there were any perks to catch! Unfortunately, the girls were all very conservative, and Lin Tian didn''t see anything worthwhile. He could only leave disappointed! "Lin Tian!" Just as he walked out from underneath the girls'' dormitory building, a familiar voice rang out next to his ear! Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian paused in his steps, a trace of embarrassment crossing his face! When Lin Tian turned around, he saw Bu Mengting looking at him with a puzzled expression! In Bu Mengting''s hand was a hot water kettle, clearly she was on her way to fetch some hot water! "Ah, Mengting, what are you doing here?" Lin Tian said with an awkward smile! "Shouldn''t I be the one asking you that?" Bu Mengting huffed coldly, glancing at the girls'' dormitory behind Lin Tian and said with an unhappy face: "How come you''re coming out of the girls'' dormitory?" "Oh, a female classmate needed to move some stuff, so I just helped out a bit!" Lin Tian said offhandedly! "Really? It must be that Shen Yiran from your class, right?" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes at Lin Tian and pursed her lips! "How could it be? Are you going to fetch water? Come on, let your husband take care of this for you! Let''s go!" Saying that, Lin Tian took the kettle from Bu Mengting''s hand and then grabbed her small hand with his other hand to walk forward! "Hey, you haven''t answered my question from earlier!" Far away, Bu Mengting''s voice of discontent drifted over! "The question from earlier is already in the past. By the way, girl, do you want to go to a hotel with me tonight?" ... The next day, Lin Tian and his roommates went to class together! In the morning, Lin Tian and his classmates had only two sessions of class, both on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ding ding... The bell rang for a while, but everyone noticed the teacher still hadn''t arrived. "Why hasn''t he come yet? Where''s the teacher?" The students were all puzzled. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian was also somewhat bewildered. Under normal circumstances, teachers always arrived early, so why hadn''t the teacher arrived even though class had started? Lin Tian remembered that their Traditional Chinese Medicine teacher was supposed to be a middle-aged man with a slight bald spot. Just as everyone was in doubt, suddenly, a beautiful figure walked in from outside. Seeing this person, everyone in the room went silent instantly. Such a beautiful young woman! After glancing over the students, Wang Yan apologized with a smile: "Sorry, I got held up by something just now. Your teacher Mr. Wang is unavailable today, so I''ll be taking over the next two sessions for you all. Let''s learn together. My name is Wang Yan." With that said, Wang Yan turned around and wrote her name on the blackboard. Seeing this woman, Lin Tian was also quite surprised. Wang Yan appeared to be in her thirties, not exceptionally beautiful, simply above average, yet she had a unique charm about her that made her very attractive. This was something young girls lacked. That distinct aroma of a mature woman. Furthermore, Lin Tian found that Wang Yan was the type who grew on you the more you looked. Ogling Wang Yan''s slightly round face, Lin Tian thought to himself: "A very flavorful woman." The longer he watched, the more appealing Wang Yan became to Lin Tian, much like a fine wine that grows more fragrant with each taste. Thanks to his photographic memory and superb understanding, Lin Tian usually needed to listen only once to remember, and didn''t even need to look down at the book. Lin Tian listened quietly to the class, occasionally glancing at Wang Yan. Wang Yan''s beauty lay not in her looks, but in the aura that surrounded her. As Lin Tian watched quietly, he realized he was developing a fondness for Wang Yan. It wasn''t romantic affection, but rather a very good impression of a person. "Ding ding..." Unaware of the time passing, the bell signaling the end of class rang. Upon hearing the class bell, Lin Tian was shocked to realize that the two sessions had flown by unnoticed. "Class is over?" Lin Tian was surprised. When the bell rang again, and Lin Tian saw Wang Yan leaving the classroom with her teaching materials, he realized that the two sessions had ended. "Let''s head out, go back!" While Lin Tian was sitting in his seat, slightly dazed, his roommates had already stood up, holding their textbooks and speaking to Lin Tian. As Guo Rong and the others spoke, the rest of the classmates were already getting up and heading out. There were only two Traditional Chinese Medicine classes that morning. School was out now. "Eh..." Seeing the others, Lin Tian paused for a moment, then stuffed his Chinese medicine book into the drawer and stood up. "Wang Yan is quite attractive, very charismatic!" "She looks okay, but it''s mainly the charm she exudes, it''s enchanting." "Right, right, the more you look, the more you like her. Who knows if she''ll teach us again in the future." "Didn''t she say? She was just substituting. She won''t be coming again." "Pity. By the way, do you guys know which department she teaches in? We could go to their class to listen." "How would I know that? If I did, I''d be there already, having such a beautiful teacher is a treat for the eyes," Guo Rong said with a grin. "Hey, look!" Suddenly, Feng Jiabao exclaimed, pointing ahead in surprise. Hearing Feng Jiabao''s voice, the others immediately followed the direction he was pointing. Looking over, he saw Wang Yan sitting alone on a bench under a willow tree. At that time, Wang Yan was bending over, rubbing her ankle as if she was feeling uncomfortable. Seeing this scene, Feng Jiabao''s eyes lit up, and he turned his head with a grin to look at his roommates, "Shall we try to get her number?" "Come on! Forget it! Why don''t you go? I''ll wait for the good news?" Guo Rong looked at her with a grin, an expression of someone watching a show on her face. "Uh, this, that..." Hearing Guo Rong''s words, Feng Jiabao''s face turned somewhat embarrassed. Although Feng Jiabao usually appeared carefree and thick-skinned, he still felt a bit sheepish about hitting on his own teacher. When Lin Tian heard his roommates'' conversation and then looked at Wang Yan sitting on the stone bench in front, he smiled slightly and said, "Watch me!" After that, without another word, he walked straight over. "Hey! Lin Tian..." Seeing Lin Tian walking straight over, Guo Rong and the others were dumbfounded. What is he trying to do, he couldn''t seriously want to ask Wang Yan for her number, could he? Guo Rong and the others widened their eyes in astonishment, watching Lin Tian with disbelief. Lin Tian approached Wang Yan with measured strides and stopped in front of her. Wang Yan, who was bending over to rub her foot, was surprised when she saw a pair of feet suddenly stop in front of her and looked up curiously. As she lifted her head to look at the boy in front of her, a hint of confusion flashed in Wang Yan''s eyes. Despite having taught Lin Tian in two classes already, Wang Yan didn''t recognize him at all. Noticing the puzzled look on Wang Yan''s face, Lin Tian smiled and said, "Ms. Wang, do you need any help?" As he spoke, his gaze shifted toward the ankle that Wang Yan was rubbing. "No need, who are you?" Wang Yan straightened her body and looked at Lin Tian, puzzled. "You just taught my class." Lin Tian replied with a slight smile. "Oh, you are from the 2014 acupuncture class!" Recognizing him, a flash of realization appeared in Wang Yan''s eyes. "Yes, that''s right. Is your foot uncomfortable, do you need help?" Lin Tian asked again, glancing at Wang Yan''s ankle. "No need, thank you. You should get going!" Wang Yan politely nodded her head. "Uh..." Hearing her response, Lin Tian was taken aback and was unsure what to say next. Lin Tian noticed that Wang Yan had stood up. Wang Yan stood up, smiled politely at Lin Tian, and then said with a smile, "I must be going now, you''re busy!" With that, she nodded slightly and turned to leave. "Uh..." Lin Tian was startled to see Wang Yan walking away. At the same time, Lin Tian noticed, although Wang Yan tried to disguise it, her right foot still seemed unnatural when she walked. And that foot had just been the one she was massaging. Seeing her somewhat unnatural right foot, Lin Tian was puzzled. Was she injured? Just as Lin Tian was slightly dazed, an electronic synthesized voice sounded in his mind: "Task: Help Wang Yan deal with domestic abuse, help her get a divorce! Task completion reward: one Supernatural Point! Note: This is a special task. A prerequisite for completing the task is that Wang Yan must kiss the host at least once!" A task? Domestic abuse? And what the hell is that about a kiss? Lin Tian was speechless. Shaking his head, he didn''t think about it anymore; if he did, Wang Yan would be gone! At that moment, recalling the awkward way Wang Yan had been walking, a realization flashed through Lin Tian''s mind. With that in mind, Lin Tian immediately followed after her, "Ms. Wang!" Hearing the call, Wang Yan turned around, looking curiously at Lin Tian and asking in wonder, "Is there something else you need?" "I can fulfill your wish!" Lin Tian declared confidently. "What wish?" Wang Yan frowned slightly at the abrupt statement. After giving Wang Yan a glance, Lin Tian hesitated but eventually spoke out, "I know your husband has a tendency for domestic violence. I can help you!" When Wang Yan heard his words, her face changed instantly, and she said coldly, "I don''t know what you''re talking about!" After speaking, Wang Yan turned her head and walked away with a cold expression. "Uh..." Seeing Wang Yan''s face change instantly, Lin Tian was taken aback. After a moment, he understood what was going on. After all, this was a private matter of her family; Wang Yan was naturally angry to have it directly spoken out by someone else. However, Lin Tian believed that since the system had issued this task, obviously Wang Yan deep down must be hoping someone could resolve this issue. As long as Wang Yan had this wish, Lin Tian had confidence. With that thought, Lin Tian quickly followed after her again. "Uh..." Seeing Wang Yan leave with a cold face, Guo Rong and the others watching from afar were all stunned. "Now Lin Tian is doomed; he got rejected, haha!" "Yeah, he must be disappointed! We should really rib him when he comes back!" "It''s just beyond his capability, haha!" Several mocking friends rejoiced in Lin Tian''s misfortune! "Damn, why hasn''t he come back yet? What is he trying to do?" But in the next moment, the roommates were taken aback! They realized that after being rejected by Wang Yan, Lin Tian had not given up; he was actually still chasing after her. "Damn, no way!" Seeing this, Feng Jiabao''s eyes widened. "Awesome! It''s no wonder he''s the guy who slept with four girls, he is really something!" Seeing Lin Tian daring to follow again, Guo Rong was full of admiration. It was one thing to chase after a teacher. But to still go after her even after being rejected! What a daring person! Chapter 238 - 211 That kiss of tenderness! At this moment, Lin Tian had completely forgotten about his roommates, his mind preoccupied with other matters. Seeing Wang Yan walk away with an icy expression, Lin Tian immediately hastened to follow her. "Teacher Wang!" Lin Tian quickly caught up, his pace swift, intercepting Wang Yan beneath a weeping willow tree. "What do you want? Get out of the way!" Seeing Lin Tian blocking her path, Wang Yan frowned deeply and scolded with a cold face. "I know you want your husband to stop the domestic violence, and I have a way!" Lin Tian''s eyes were firmly fixed on Wang Yan. "I don''t understand what you''re talking about!" Wang Yan''s pretty face seemed to frost over. Seeing this, Lin Tian realized he needed to show some real skill to convince her, and after a moment''s thought, he slowly opened his palm. Watching Lin Tian''s movements, Wang Yan cast a doubtful glance at his hand. Her gaze swept over Lin Tian''s palm, and suddenly, Wang Yan''s eyes widened. Water! It was a water droplet the size of a ping pong ball, slowly taking shape in the center of Lin Tian''s palm, quietly floating there. At this sight, Wang Yan''s face was full of astonishment. Catching a glimpse of the shock on Wang Yan''s face, Lin Tian smiled and said, "I have superpowers. I can sense your troubles, and I can help solve your problem." "You..." Wang Yan raised her head to look at Lin Tian, her expression one of bafflement. In Wang Yan''s eyes, Lin Tian saw astonishment, a hint of shock, and also a sliver of distrust. Witnessing this, Lin Tian knew his performance was still insufficient. Thinking so, Lin Tian flicked his hand and shouted, "Rain!" Whoosh! Following Lin Tian''s gesture, the area a hundred meters behind him suddenly experienced a heavy downpour. The torrential rain came swiftly. "Stop!" Lin Tian suddenly commanded. "Whoosh!" Suddenly, the rain that had barely lasted a few seconds came to an abrupt halt. "Uh..." Staring at the scene dumbfounded, Wang Yan''s face was visibly shocked. This time, Wang Yan finally started to believe there must be some element of superpower involved. How else could someone command the rain to start and stop? Catching another glimpse of the astonishment in Wang Yan''s eyes, Lin Tian grinned and said, "How about that? Do you believe me now? I can help you." "You... really have superpowers?" Wang Yan asked, staring at Lin Tian blankly. "Yes, didn''t you just see?" Lin Tian replied cheerfully. "Then how can you help me?" Wang Yan looked at Lin Tian skeptically, feeling that he must have an ulterior motive. Hearing this, Lin Tian''s gaze swept over Wang Yan''s fair, small hand and then her rosy lips. Hesitating for a moment, Lin Tian spoke with a tinge of embarrassment, "I can help you, but I have one condition." "What condition?" Wang Yan asked, her brow furrowing upon hearing this. Lin Tian glanced at Wang Yan''s small mouth, his expression somewhat unnatural as he said, "Can I kiss you?" "What nonsense are you talking about?" Wang Yan frowned at Lin Tian. "Because only by doing that can I help you," Lin Tian explained. Lin Tian was speechless that the task required him to kiss Wang Yan! However, he liked it! Wondering if she would agree! Lin Tian thought with some anticipation! Wang Yan''s gaze swept coldly over Lin Tian and she turned to walk away. "Hey, Teacher Wang!" Realizing Wang Yan had walked away, Lin Tian was momentarily stunned, about to chase after her! Suddenly, there came a soft cry from Wang Yan! It turned out that the injury on her leg had acted up, causing her to stumble! It happened so suddenly that Wang Yan couldn''t help but fall backward! And behind her was a large rock! "Be careful!" Lin Tian shouted in alarm, his feet pushing off! Whoosh! In an instant, Lin Tian appeared behind Wang Yan, supporting her neck with one hand and holding her thigh with the other! The two faced each other, wrapped in each other''s arms in a somewhat amorous embrace! Uh... Their gazes met, and both were stunned for a moment! Their faces were so close, almost close enough to hear each other''s breathing! "I..." Wang Yan began to say something but then her eyes widened. Kiss! Lin Tian actually leaned down and kissed her! Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wang Yan was completely stunned! And in the distance, Guo Rong and the others who had been watching the scene all widened their eyes in disbelief... "Damn! Damn... Lin Tian is too awesome!" Seeing this, Guo Rong and the others were dumbfounded. Feng Jiabao swallowed hard, staring at Lin Tian: After a good five or six seconds, Lin Tian finally released his mouth! As soon as Lin Tian let go, Wang Yan immediately slapped Lin Tian''s face, her own face flushed with shyness. "Slap!" With a loud slap, Lin Tian''s cheek felt burning hot. "Pervert!" Wang Yan glared fiercely at Lin Tian, her face red with anger. Lin Tian touched his cheek and said nothing. As Wang Yan''s loud slap rang out, all the surrounding students stopped in their tracks and curiously turned their gaze towards them. Feeling the curious looks from the other students, Wang Yan''s face flushed with hot embarrassment, her expression a mix of shame and anger. Glancing at the curious looks from the surrounding students, Wang Yan couldn''t stay any longer. She glared fiercely at Lin Tian and stormed off! Lin Tian touched his still-burning cheek, somewhat at a loss for words. "Sigh, it''s all for the mission! To help you, I''ve even sacrificed my good looks!" Lin Tian muttered quietly to himself! Of course, these were words Lin Tian could only say to himself! "But why did it have to be a kiss?" Lin Tian was puzzled! He hadn''t had time to ask before, but now was a good opportunity to find out! Thinking this, Lin Tian submerged his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness and asked: "System, why did it have to be a kiss this time?" "Ding! The kiss was to strengthen the host''s connection with Wang Yan. After the kiss just now, the system has analyzed that Wang Yan might be in mortal danger tonight. Host, please be alert!" "Life-threatening danger? No wonder," Lin Tian muttered to himself! "Hey!" As Lin Tian was deep in thought, suddenly, he felt someone tap his shoulder. Feeling the touch, he turned his head to look. Turning around, Lin Tian immediately saw his three roommates looking at him with admiration. Seeing Lin Tian coming to his senses, Guo Rong hugged Lin Tian''s shoulder tightly and exclaimed with an exaggerated expression, "Damn, Lin Tian, you''re so badass! A forced kiss, wow!" "Exactly! I''m totally in awe, bro!" Feng Jiabao looked up to Lin Tian with admiration. Feng Jiabao thought he was cool enough, but now, seeing Lin Tian like this, he was genuinely impressed. To dare kiss a teacher? He didn''t have the guts to do that and was truly impressed! "Er" Faced with their exaggerated expressions of admiration, Lin Tian didn''t quite know what to say. It''s not like he could tell them he had to do it to complete a task. Lin Tian couldn''t explain this, so he chose to say nothing at all. ** In the afternoon, Lin Tian had two more classes. After the morning classes, Lin Tian stayed in the classroom for a while, doing nothing much but reading a book. Lin Tian didn''t stay in the classroom for long. With his current abilities, learning these things was very simple. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian walked out of the classroom with a relaxed expression. Stepping out of the teaching building, Lin Tian walked slowly along the school''s pathway. The school''s scenery was beautiful, with weeping willows on either side. Under the trees was a long, green pond adorned with pink lotuses that were not yet fully withered. Lin Tian glanced at the pond below and could see little fish swimming among the lotus flowers. The fish glided freely through the flowers. Seeing this scene felt pleasant to Lin Tian, who liked the sensation. With time to spare, Lin Tian sat down by the pond and quietly observed the distant scenery. Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it a hint of coolness mixed with the faint scent of fresh grass. It was a fragrance absent from the city. Enjoying the breeze, Lin Tian softly closed his eyes, a light smile curling his lips. After sitting quietly for a while, suddenly, he heard voices from a distance. "Good afternoon, Teacher Wang!" "Mm, good afternoon to you too!" The sound was far from Lin Tian, but he still recognized it as Wang Yan''s voice. Hearing this, Lin Tian paused, then turned his head to look to the right. Looking over, he saw Wang Yan, dressed in a black suit, holding a yellow book on Chinese medicine and walking forward. Seeing Wang Yan, Lin Tian thought about the earlier mission. After thinking for a moment and hesitating a bit, Lin Tian decided to get up and walk over to her. It was better to remind her anyway. Since Wang Yan was heading in Lin Tian''s direction, he only had to walk a few steps before reaching her. Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Yan''s expression changed. She shot him an annoyed look and, without paying him any attention, turned to leave. As Wang Yan tried to walk past him, Lin Tian quickly followed and cautioned, "Be careful tonight, your husband might do something off tonight!" Hearing Lin Tian, Wang Yan, with a cold face and without stopping, ignored him completely. Seeing that Wang Yan paid no heed to his words, Lin Tian felt somewhat helpless and continued, "You really need to be careful, he might kill you!" Upon hearing this, Wang Yan stopped in her tracks, spun around furiously, and said with an angry stare, "If you keep following me, I''ll call the police!" "Er" Lin Tian was at a loss for words at her response. "Hmph!" Wang Yan turned sharply and walked away. Watching Wang Yan leave with a swish of her hips, Lin Tian''s expression was tinged with helplessness. After a moment of silence, Lin Tian bowed his head and muttered to himself, "I just wanted to warn her a bit, but it looks like it was completely useless!" If Wang Yan lost her life, Lin Tian would miss out on Supernatural Points. More importantly, the loss of such a beauty would be a great loss to society! "I''ll just go there this afternoon and be a bit more careful," Lin Tian thought to himself. Since Wang Yan wasn''t paying attention, Lin Tian decided to plan on following her a bit earlier! At eight o''clock in the evening, Lin Tian''s body floated in mid-air. Floating in the void, Lin Tian watched intently the window of a house. Through the window, Lin Tian could see Wang Yan and a middle-aged man having dinner. Chapter 239 - 212 Target... Zhang Hous Wrist! This man is Wang Yan''s husband! According to Lin Tian''s observation, this man should be named Zhang Hou! Lin Tian had been observing Zhang Hou for an hour now! Lin Tian noticed that during this hour, Zhang Hou behaved very normally, no different from an ordinary person. Even seemed to lack any violent tendencies. Frowning slightly as he watched Zhang Hou, Lin Tian waited quietly. He believed that the system must be correct if it was so certain. As Lin Tian observed, time slowly passed by. After Wang Yan and Zhang Hou finished eating, Wang Yan did the dishes while Zhang Hou sat in the living room watching TV. In the living room, though Zhang Hou''s eyes were on the television, his mind was elsewhere. His gaze was distracted, unclear what he was thinking! "Smash!" Suddenly, the sound of a breaking plate abruptly echoed from the kitchen. Hearing this sound, a surge of anger burst within Zhang Hou, his face showing impatience as he said, "What''s going on!" "Accidentally broke a plate!" came the voice of Wang Yan from the kitchen. "Can''t you be more careful? You can''t even manage this simple task!" Zhang Hou suddenly stood up, roaring towards the kitchen with a fierce face. "What! What! So a plate broke, so what? Do you really need to react like this? Are you planning to hit me?" Hearing Zhang Hou''s voice, Wang Yan also appeared very annoyed inside the kitchen. Too much! This was too much, it was just a broken plate! Wang Yan thought it was nothing, but Zhang Hou found it extremely irritating! Especially when he heard Wang Yan talk back, his rage grew even stronger! Zhang Hou''s eyes widened, his face hostile as he yelled in the direction of the kitchen: "You broke the plate and you''re talking back? Goddammit, asking for trouble!" The volume of Zhang Hou''s voice was incredibly loud, even faintly carrying outside through the window, where Lin Tian could also faintly hear it. Hearing Zhang Hou''s roar, Wang Yan became even more annoyed, then she threw down the plate she was holding and walked outside! Arriving at the kitchen doorway, Wang Yan in her apron coldly looked at Zhang Hou and said, "So? I broke a plate, so what? Do you have to act like you''re going to eat me up?" Zhang Hou stared at Wang Yan with bloodshot eyes, saying nothing. His expression was grotesque. Coldly glancing at Zhang Hou, Wang Yan threw off the apron tied around her waist with a snap, casting it on the floor, then coldly walked towards the bedroom. "Where are you going?" Zhang Hou asked, holding back his rage as he saw Wang Yan leave with a cold face. Wang Yan kept her face cold and didn''t say a word, walking quickly to the bedroom. "I''m asking you where you''re going!" Zhang Hou suddenly slammed his hand down! Bang! A loud thud came from the coffee table, causing the cups on it to jump! But Zhang Hou didn''t notice these things; he was fiercely staring at Wang Yan. The sudden loud sound caused Wang Yan to startle, flinching momentarily. Wang Yan paused involuntarily. But after hesitating a moment and regaining her composure, Wang Yan looked at Zhang Hou with a cold face, "I''m going to sleep!" "You''re not allowed to go!" Zhang Hou shouted angrily. Wang Yan ignored him and continued towards the bedroom. Seeing this, Zhang Hou was furious and suddenly got up, rushing over quickly! He fiercely blocked Wang Yan, his face filled with anger! Enraged! For some inexplicable reason, he was very angry, wanting to hit someone! And seeing this scene, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly from outside the window. Zhang Hou, his face full of rage, coldly said to Wang Yan, "Go wash the dishes!" "I won''t!" Wang Yan coldly replied. "Get the hell out and do it!" Zhang Hou suddenly roared, his face fierce. Looking at Zhang Hou''s terrified face, Wang Yan took a deep breath and immediately turned around with a cold expression. However, Wang Yan was not heading to the kitchen, but towards the front door instead. Seeing this, Zhang Hou''s anger, which had slightly subsided, flared up once again. He bellowed loudly, "Where are you going!" Wang Yan didn''t speak, she hurried to the front door and reached out to open it. But before her hand could extend, a thick arm blocked her. Zhang Hou stared at Wang Yan with a livid face, locked eyes with her, and said word by word, "Did you not hear what I said?" Zhang Hou''s breathing was a bit rapid, looking like he was forcibly suppressing the rage within him. Staring coldly at Zhang Hou, Wang Yan''s patience had worn thin. Time and again, it was the same. Random fits of anger followed by outbursts and sometimes even violence. Enough was enough! Wang Yan had really had enough! Thinking this, Wang Yan took a deep breath and stared resolutely at Zhang Hou: "Fine, let''s make things clear today. I don''t think we have any basis to stay together anymore, let''s get a divorce!" "What did you say?" Hearing this, Zhang Hou was taken aback, staring in shock at Wang Yan with a face full of anger. Taking a deep breath, Wang Yan looked steadily at Zhang Hou, her gaze filled with unprecedented determination, and said, "Divorce!" "Shut up!" Zhang Hou suddenly roared, his face flush with agitation. "Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!" Zhang Hou screamed madly, waving his arms around because of his agitation. "Don''t yell so loudly, we don''t need to be together anymore, let''s handle the procedures tomorrow!" Seeing Zhang Hou''s crazed demeanor, Wang Yan remained calm. She didn''t plan on delaying any longer. She was truly fed up. "Are you looking to die!" Zhang Hou gasped heavily, his eyes bloodshot as he glared menacingly at Wang Yan. Hearing this, Wang Yan also became furious and yelled at Zhang Hou, "Die, die, die! If you dare, kill me! Even death is better than being with you!" "You... Bitch!" Zhang Hou fiercely slapped her. Slap! With a loud slap, Wang Yan was sent flying. "You''re asking for it!" Zhang Hou, eyes bloodshot, saw Wang Yan fall but far from restraining himself, he grabbed a fruit knife from the table! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhang Hou, with a ghastly face, said, "You want to die, right? Then I''ll grant your wish today!" He gripped the fruit knife tightly. Looking at the gleaming fruit knife, Wang Yan''s heart tightened. Fear! Terror! Wang Yan realized that Zhang Hou actually intended to kill her! Even though she had earlier told him to kill her, it was said in anger; realizing now that Zhang Hou was genuinely crazed enough to want to kill her, Wang Yan was terrified! Seeing the fear flicker in Wang Yan''s eyes, Zhang Hou burst into laughter and crazily said, "You want to die, right? Then I''ll fulfill your wish!" With that, he thrust the fruit knife forward vigorously. Seeing the shiny fruit knife heading straight for her, Wang Yan screamed in terror. At that moment, she remembered Lin Tian, and what he had said during the day. Lin Tian had mentioned that Zhang Hou might kill her. She hadn''t anticipated that it could actually be true. She regretted not listening to Lin Tian. If only she had listened to him back then. But now it was all too late. Whoosh! Just when Wang Yan was in utter despair a silver coin whistled through the window! Targeting... Zhang Hou''s wrist! Chapter 240 - 213: Dont Get Any Funny Ideas! Whoosh! With a flick of Lin Tian''s hand, a silver coin shot directly towards the window! The target... Zhang Hou''s wrist! Bang! Accompanied by the sound of shattering glass, the silver coin pierced through the air and entered! "Die!" Zhang Hou''s face contorted with ferocity as he viciously thrust the fruit knife in his hand towards Wang Yan! Seeing the swiftly approaching gleaming dagger, Wang Yan''s face was filled with despair! Just as Wang Yan''s face showed despair, suddenly, a silver light swiftly flew from afar, heading straight for Zhang Hou''s wrist! "Pff!" With a crisp sound, a tremendous force was transmitted, directly causing Zhang Hou''s wrist to deviate! Whoosh! The fruit knife narrowly missed Wang Yan''s cheek. At the same time, streams of red blood flowed from Zhang Hou''s wrist. Seeing this scene, Wang Yan was somewhat stunned. "Ah~!" Zhang Hou tightly clutched his wrist, his face contorted in pain. "Uh..." Wang Yan stared blankly at the scene, completely clueless about what was happening. "Bang!" Just as Wang Yan was dazed, suddenly, a fierce collision sound came from the glass in front of her. Startled, Wang Yan abruptly looked up towards the window. At a glance, Wang Yan saw a black figure breaking through the window. Bang! Accompanied by a cloud of glass fragments, the figure charged directly into the room. Snap! The person moved adeptly, with a kick that lightly neutralized the impact, and his body remained unharmed. Seeing this person, Wang Yan paused, her face showing disbelief. Lin Tian! Although she did not know Lin Tian''s name, Wang Yan remembered that this boy was the one who had harassed her during the day. He... Why did he come here? Wang Yan looked on in astonishment. Lin Tian''s arrival was completely unexpected to her. The loud noise of Lin Tian breaking through the window shifted Zhang Hou''s attention to Lin Tian. Zhang Hou also saw Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian, Zhang Hou, with bloodshot eyes, glared at Lin Tian in a roar, "Was it you who hit me?" Lin Tian quietly watched him. Judging from Zhang Hou''s words and actions, it was clear that anger had clouded his judgment. If he had been clearheaded, he definitely would have sensed something off about Lin Tian. But at that moment, Zhang Hou''s mind was filled with deep rage. While watching the ferocious Zhang Hou, Lin Tian quietly observed, his expression remaining very calm. Seeing Lin Tian''s indifferent expression, he grew even angrier! What does this mean, looking down on me? Thinking this, his mind was overwhelmed by anger. Kill! Kill! Kill this bastard! Deep anger was the only thing in Zhang Hou''s mind. "Roar!" Zhang Hou, with bloodshot eyes, roared lowly as he stomped his feet and fiercely charged towards Lin Tian. Whoosh! Zhang Hou was fast, covering the distance of five to six meters in the blink of an eye. "Die!" Zhang Hou, swinging his uninjured hand, viciously struck at Lin Tian. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His manner was as if he wanted to devour Lin Tian. Lin Tian glanced at him indifferently, his head slightly turning. As Lin Tian turned his head, whoosh! Zhang Hou''s fist, with a whooshing sound, flew past Lin Tian''s ear. "Die!" Missing with his punch, Zhang Hou grew even more furious, lifting his foot and striking hard! Whoosh! Accompanied by a whooshing sound, Zhang Hou''s foot viciously aimed for Lin Tian''s head. This kick was faster and more ruthless than the previous punch! "Ah!" Seeing this scene, Wang Yan couldn''t help but scream. Frowning slightly, Lin Tian decided not to waste any more time and immediately raised his hand. Snap! Lin Tian''s wrist firmly grasped the foot that Zhang Hou had kicked towards him! Grip it tightly! "You!" Zhang Hou''s leg twitched as he tried to pull it out, but it was useless! Lin Tian''s five fingers clamped down on his leg as tightly as an iron hoop. Since he could not free himself, Zhang Hou''s face turned beet red with frustration. After giving him a glare, Lin Tian slightly narrowed his eyes, took a small step forward, and leaned in! His body pressed close against Zhang Hou''s, and then he shrugged his shoulder. Bang! With Lin Tian''s movement, Zhang Hou''s entire body was flung away, crashing heavily to the ground. This strike from Lin Tian was very heavy! Falling heavily to the ground, Zhang Hou instantly passed out! Lin Tian turned to look at Wang Yan, who was sitting on the ground, and walked over to help her up! Supported by Lin Tian on the sofa, Wang Yan looked at the unconscious Zhang Hou on the floor and said worriedly, "He..." "He''s fine, just passed out," Lin Tian explained. "Mm," Wang Yan nodded but didn''t speak. After a while, Wang Yan said somewhat dejectedly, "He wasn''t like this when he got married!" Lin Tian stood silently beside her, not knowing what to say. After a moment of silence, Lin Tian said, "Call the police. You can''t keep living like this. And with what happened, the court will definitely grant you a divorce." Wang Yan remained silent, saying nothing. After watching Wang Yan for a while, Lin Tian sighed; she was a pitiful woman. Shaking his head, Lin Tian walked to the side and took out his phone to dial 110. Soon, the sound of police sirens could be heard outside. Hearing the sirens outside, Lin Tian gently hugged Wang Yan and softly said, "Everything will pass, Ms. Wang. I have to go now, goodbye!" After speaking, Lin Tian kicked off, took a few leaps, and swooshed out of sight through the window! Having left Wang Yan''s home, Lin Tian didn''t leave immediately, but observed the surroundings for a while. After confirming there was no problem, Lin Tian then left, quickly flying towards the school! As Lin Tian was heading to the school, at the school gate, in front of the fruit stall, Bu Mengting and a beautiful classmate were buying fruit, chatting beautifully. "Mengting, your boyfriend is quite powerful! It''s so late now, lend him to me, have him take me home! I''m really scared at this late hour!" she said, laughing. The girl did not live in the school dormitory but had rented an apartment outside. It was already past 10 PM, and there was a section of the pathway without streetlights. Bu Mengting knew it wasn''t safe now and thought for a moment before saying, "Why don''t you stay in our dorm tonight? It''s too late now, and that guy Lin Tian is probably goofing off somewhere right now! Hmph!" As she spoke, Bu Mengting huffed. "Mengting!" No sooner had Bu Mengting spoken than a familiar voice called out! "Hmm?" Bu Mengting turned her head and immediately saw Lin Tian smiling and running towards her. Just as Lin Tian was preparing to go back and saw Bu Mengting from above, he came down. "Why are you here?" Seeing Lin Tian, Bu Mengting was surprised; what a coincidence! "I missed you," Lin Tian grinned. "Tch!" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes upon hearing this. "Oh, the goddess is angry!" Lin Tian chuckled and gently patted Bu Mengting''s head. "Buzz buzz!" Just as Bu Mengting was about to say something, suddenly, her white handbag vibrated - her phone was ringing! "Hello? What? Oh, alright!" After a short chat, Bu Mengting hung up. After hanging up, Bu Mengting hesitated for a moment, glanced at the girl, then at Lin Tian, and said, "This is my classmate Lin Qian, it''s very late, would you take her home?" After a pause, Bu Mengting admonished sternly, "Don''t you dare try anything funny!" After speaking, Bu Mengting hurried away! There was clearly some urgent matter! Er... Witnessing this, Lin Tian was stunned. What was going on? She just left him behind? Chapter 241 - 214: Lin Tians Romantic Encounter! Bu Mengting unexpectedly ran off by herself, leaving Lin Tianyi speechless! When Bu Mengting left, Lin Qian was also stunned! After a brief pause, Lin Qian looked at the still somewhat dazed Lin Tian and giggled: "Handsome, I''ll need you to escort me home later!" Ding! As soon as Lin Qian finished speaking, a synthesized electronic voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind: "Ding, task, fulfill Lin Qian''s wish by safely escorting her back to the rental house. Reward for task completion: one Supernatural Point. Note: This task must be completed within fifteen minutes; failure to do so within the stipulated time will be regarded as a failure." Hearing this task announcement, Lin Tian nodded immediately, "If you don''t mind, I''m okay with it." For a beautiful girl, Lin Tian had no resistance. Not just Lin Tian, even an ordinary man would not refuse such a request. Besides, returning her home would earn him a Supernatural Point, so Lin Tian found no reason to decline. Seeing Lin Tian agree, Lin Qian visibly relaxed. She wrapped her blue coat around herself and smiled: "Then I''ll be troubling you!" "Sure!" Lin Tian responded and followed behind Lin Qian! The two then ventured onto the dark path. Seeing the dark path, Lin Qian looked very nervous, but seeing Lin Tian''s calm expression beside her, she relaxed a lot. Walking through the dark path, a dim yellow light came from ahead, where an old fluorescent lamp hung. Reaching the spot illuminated by the light, Lin Tian followed Lin Qian up to the second floor of the rental house! As they climbed the stairs, Lin Qian introduced herself, "My name is Lin Qian. Um, you''re Lin Tian, I know, we were family five hundred years ago!" With that, Lin Qian pursed her lips and smiled! Lin Qian''s voice was very pleasant, like the song of a lark. Lin Tian nodded slightly, appreciatively, "Lin Qian, that''s a beautiful name." "Thank you." "You''re welcome!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, saying this as he followed Lin Qian! With Lin Qian in front and Lin Tian behind, the fact that Lin Qian wore an ultra-short skirt, coupled with the height of the stairs, allowed Lin Tian to catch a glimpse of her barely visible transparent underwear. Seeing this, Lin Tian''s heartbeat slightly quickened for some reason, and he felt a bit dry-mouthed. Upon reaching the second floor, Lin Qian stopped. "I''m here." Stopping, Lin Qian turned to look at Lin Tian beside her. "What?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was stunned, then quickly came to his senses! Looking up, he realized he had unwittingly reached the second floor. At that moment, Lin Qian was standing in front of a door, holding a silver key in her hand. "Oh? You''re here? Okay!" After a brief pause, Lin Tian appeared somewhat awkward. As he spoke, Lin Tian felt his face burning. He had been too focused earlier, unsure if Lin Qian had noticed his small action. Lin Qian didn''t speak and took out her keys to open the door. The moment Lin Qian opened the door, another synthesized voice rang in Lin Tian''s mind: "Task of fulfilling Lin Qian''s wish has been completed, rewarding one Supernatural Point." With that voice, Lin Tian felt an additional Supernatural Point in his Sea of Consciousness. Lin Tian swept his gaze, noticing he now had 7 Supernatural Points. His consciousness made a round through the Sea of Consciousness, then Lin Tian withdrew his consciousness from the Sea of Consciousness. As soon as his consciousness exited the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian saw Lin Qian, who had entered the room, smiling, "Thank you. Come in and sit." "No need to thank me." Lin Tian smiled slightly, glanced at Lin Qian''s body behind the door, hesitated a moment, waved his hand, and said goodbye, "Then, see you." As he spoke, Lin Tian turned and walked away. Even though he was quite fond of the beautiful woman, Lin Tian was not the type of man to make a move on someone he just met. "Lin Tian..." Just a few steps away, suddenly, a crisp voice came from behind him. "Hmm?" Lin Tian stopped, turned his head, and looked back. "Can you, can you come up and keep me company for a bit? I''m, I''m a bit scared!" Lin Qian said, her pretty face flushing red. "Uh..." Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback. He had not expected Lin Qian to say something like that. "Could you... could you please help me?" Seeing Lin Tian hesitate, Lin Qian bit her lip lightly, her head slightly bowed, looking extremely bashful and adorable. "Uh..." Lin Tian was stunned for a moment, looking at Lin Qian''s blushing face. For some reason, the image of the cute panties he saw while climbing the stairs came to mind. "Gulp~!" Thinking of that, Lin Tian swallowed and looked up at Lin Qian, saying, "If you don''t mind, I don''t mind either." "Then come in!" Seeing Lin Tian agree, a flicker of joy crossed Lin Qian''s face, and she quickly withdrew her head back inside. Glancing at the open door upstairs, Lin Tian walked in. As soon as he entered the room, he saw Lin Qian wearing a pink bathrobe. Seeing Lin Tian come in, Lin Qian appeared somewhat shy and said, "You can sit for a while, I, I want to take a bath first." A bath? Hearing this, Lin Tian was startled! Could she be thinking about doing that with me? The situation seemed to be progressing a bit too fast? sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian swallowed, forced himself to calm down, and pretended to be composed as he said: "Okay, go ahead!" Soon, the sound of water running reached Lin Tian''s ears. His gaze swept towards the bathroom, he stared for a while, then withdrew his gaze. Lin Tian''s eyes scanned the entire room. The apartment Lin Qian rented was quite spacious: one living room, one bedroom, a kitchen, and a bathroom, totaling about fifty square meters. The whole room looked very proper, the white porcelain floor was very clean, and the decor around the room was neatly arranged. The entire room gave Lin Tian a very clean and tidy impression. From this, it could be seen that Lin Qian was a very organized and clean girl. After a quick glance around and noticing that Lin Qian was not coming out soon, Lin Tian slowly walked a round through the entire apartment. Approaching Lin Qian''s bedroom, Lin Tian suddenly smelled a distinct feminine fragrance. His glance swept over the bedroom, Lin Tian saw many paper cranes hanging in the room. The colorful ribbons connected each crane, looking very beautiful. After a quick glance at the room, Lin Tian did not enter. After wandering around a bit more, Lin Tian eventually returned to the living room and sat down on a chair. Lin Tian had just sat down when he saw Lin Qian walk out in a blue dress. Lin Qian had just taken a shower, and her hair still looked a bit damp. Seeing Lin Tian sitting in the chair, Lin Qian showed a shy smile and said, "Sorry to trouble you." "No worries, you don''t know how many men would envy me for this opportunity," Lin Tian joked. His words weren''t wrong; if the guys from Lin Tian''s dorm found out, they would definitely curse him for being a beast. Hearing Lin Tian say this, Lin Qian smiled shyly. "Thank you so much for today!" Lin Qian expressed her gratitude! "It''s no problem!" As he spoke, Lin Tian''s gaze unconsciously swept across Lin Qian''s chest. Lin Tian noticed that Lin Qian seemingly wasn''t wearing a bra under the blue dress as there was a slight outline. Chapter 242 - 215 Gazing at the Stars Noticing Lin Tian''s gaze, Lin Qian''s pretty face turned red, and she awkwardly turned her body to the side. "Eh..." Noticing Lin Qian''s movement, Lin Tian''s face turned red, and then somewhat awkwardly tried to laugh it off, "Haha, the weather''s nice today, huh!" "It seems to be overcast today..." Lin Qian appeared a bit speechless. And hearing Lin Qian''s response, Lin Tian seemed even more at a loss for words, looking at her helplessly, "Can''t we just have a pleasant conversation?" Seeing Lin Tian''s goofy expression, Lin Qian pursed her lips and smiled. "You have a beautiful smile!" Seeing the smile on Lin Qian''s face, Lin Tian straightforwardly lavished praise. "You..." Time ticked away, and before they knew it, half an hour had passed. Through half an hour of talking, the two had become quite familiar with each other. However, to Lin Tian''s slight frustration, even after half an hour, Lin Qian hadn''t hinted at anything! Lin Tian had thought Lin Qian wanted to do something with him! But there was nothing! It was like Lin Tian had undressed only to be told it was just a joke! Although Lin Qian gave no hints, Lin Tian couldn''t be too hasty; he propped his chin with his hand, curiously watching her, "By the way, what do you like the most?" "Me? I love stargazing under the night sky the most, lying on the grass, looking up at the starry universe. It feels like... like my entire being is melting into the universe..." As she spoke, Lin Qian gently closed her eyes, her hands supporting her chin, and her head tilted back slightly, her expression becoming somewhat dreamy, as if recalling something. "I also love stargazing, especially in wide open places, where I can feel the vastness of the universe!" Lin Tian said with a smile on his face. "Really?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Lin Qian looked at him with surprise. "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded without hesitation. "It''s a pity there are no stars today. If it were a clear night, I could take you up to the rooftop to stargaze," Lin Qian said with a hint of regret on her face. "Do you really want to see the stars?" Lin Tian asked with a smile, looking at Lin Qian. "Yes, it''s a pity there aren''t any." Lin Qian''s face showed a bit of gloom as she pouted, "I haven''t stargazed for a long time. I miss it." "Well, that''s not necessarily impossible..." Lin Tian smiled at her. Startled for a moment, Lin Qian gave Lin Tian a glance, "Stop joking, okay?" "I''m not joking!" Lin Tian looked at her with a grin. "What? You can make stars appear?" Lin Qian''s eyes widened as she looked at Lin Tian. Hearing Lin Qian''s words, Lin Tian smiled, remained silent, and said nothing. Could he fulfill Lin Qian''s wish? Naturally, Lin Tian could, and he had more than one way to do it. The simplest way was to clear the clouds from the sky, and once the clouds disappeared, the stars would naturally show up. After all, the stars are always there; they''re just obscured by something. With the Water Control Ability, clearing the clouds from the sky was a breeze for Lin Tian. Besides this method, Lin Tian had another... "What''s the matter? Can''t do it?" Seeing Lin Tian silent, Lin Qian began to look slightly downcast, thinking he was unable to do it. Lin Tian came back to his senses, looked at Lin Qian''s slightly downcast face, raised an eyebrow, and watched her with a chuckling smile, "How could a man say he can''t do it?" "So, you can?" Lin Qian looked at Lin Tian skeptically. "Of course!" Lin Tian nodded as a matter of course, glanced at Lin Qian''s fair skin, and moved his chair a bit closer to her, getting nearer to Lin Qian. Looking at Lin Qian so close to him, Lin Tian sized her up with a grin, suggestively saying, "But how will you thank me if I manage it? I don''t work for free, you know!" Lin Tian''s gaze was very piercing, and under his intense scrutiny, Lin Qian even felt as if she had been stripped bare. Unable to bear Lin Tian''s burning gaze, Lin Qian''s cute face turned red, and she shyly looked away, obviously embarrassed. And Lin Qian''s shy demeanor, in Lin Tian''s view, seemed even more charming and endearing. For some reason, Lin Tian''s mind once again conjured up the image of those cute white panties. The thought made Lin Tian involuntarily swallow. After a moment of silence, Lin Qian turned her head slightly, her beautiful eyes blinking at Lin Tian, unable to hide her curiosity, "How will you make the stars appear?" "Why do you ask? You won''t believe me anyway!" Lin Tian looked completely unconcerned. "How can I believe you if you don''t make it happen?" Lin Qian rolled her eyes at him. "How can I make it happen if you don''t agree to my condition!" Lin Tian chuckled. "What condition?" Lin Qian looked at Lin Tian, completely taken aback. Since when was there a condition? Glancing at Lin Qian''s tempting red lips, Lin Tian chuckled, "Kiss me!" "You..." Hearing that, Lin Qian''s face instantly flushed red, and she glared at Lin Tian fiercely, spitting out, "Pervert!" After saying that, Lin Qian turned her head away, ignoring Lin Tian. As Lin Qian turned her head, Lin Tian noticed even the tips of her ears had turned red. "So cute, I just want to take a bite!" Lin Tian licked his lips, murmuring to himself. A few seconds later, both of them remained silent. Just as Lin Tian thought Lin Qian was really angry with him, suddenly, a mosquito-like thin voice reached his ears, "Maybe..." "What?" Hearing the thin voice, Lin Tian frowned slightly, looking at Lin Qian with a puzzled face. Lin Qian''s voice had been too soft just now, and even with Lin Tian''s good hearing, he hadn''t heard clearly what she said. "I mean, I can..." Lin Qian''s voice was still very quiet, but Lin Tian heard her clearly this time. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Agreed?" Hearing Lin Qian''s words, Lin Tianyi was astounded. When he started speaking, Lin Tian actually just did it with a joking attitude. After all, Lin Tian didn''t think anyone would be so open, and since he wasn''t handsome, he didn''t expect others to fall for him upon seeing him. That would be too fake. But, to Lin Tian''s surprise, Lin Qian actually agreed. Lin Qian actually agreed to kiss him! So, upon hearing her words, Lin Tian was stunned, and it took him a while to come back to his senses. Could it be that his charm had really grown? Lin Tian touched his chin, muttering to himself in amusement! "Are you sure?" Lin Tian asked seriously, looking at Lin Qian. "Hmm?" Lin Qian nodded lightly. Because she was shy, she didn''t dare to look up at Lin Tian. Since Lin Qian had said as much, if he still refused, it would seem a bit affected. With this thought, Lin Tian immediately said to Lin Qian, "Okay, I''ll do it for you!" Hearing his voice, although shy, Lin Qian still looked up at Lin Tian with curiosity. Even though she couldn''t imagine how Lin Tian could conjure up stars, for some reason, Lin Qian was very confident in him. Lin Tian glanced at Lin Qian and smiled, "I''m thinking about how to give you an experience you''ve never had before." "What kind of experience?" Lin Qian looked at Lin Tian with curiosity. After pondering for a moment, Lin Tian asked, "Have you ever experienced stargazing from the void?" "Stargazing from the void?" Lin Qian was taken aback for a moment, then shook her head, looking at Lin Tian strangely, "Don''t tell me you can." Hearing this, Lin Tian smiled slightly without saying a word, simply waving his hand gently, "Look..." As Lin Tian waved his hand, suddenly, the entire room went dark. Before Lin Qian could react, she was startled again. Looking up, she widened her eyes. Starlight! Above them was a void. The white ceiling had disappeared, the lights were gone, replaced by a dark starry sky. And within this void, there were specks of twinkling stars. "This..." Lin Qian looked up at the starry sky, disbelieving. Glancing at the stunned Lin Qian, Lin Tian smiled and waved his hand gently again, "Wind!" "Whoosh..." At Lin Tian''s word, suddenly, Lin Qian felt a gentle breeze coming. The soft breeze was neither cold nor hot, and Lin Qian could even smell a hint of fresh grass... "This..." Lin Qian stood there, feeling it, her face filled with disbelief. How could there be wind in this room, and even a breeze with the scent of grass? Watching Lin Qian''s face of shock, Lin Tian smiled and snapped his fingers gently. "Croak, croak!" Suddenly, the sound of frogs calling out was heard, along with the faint sounds of insects chirping. With the breeze, the starry sky, the chirping insects, and even the scent of grass, in an instant, Lin Qian felt as if she was standing in the middle of a field. "How does it feel?" After doing all this, Lin Tian looked at Lin Qian with a smile. "How, how did you do this?" Lin Qian looked at Lin Tian, completely amazed. "Are you satisfied?" Lin Tian asked with a smile. "Mmm!" Lin Qian nodded vigorously, her face filled with content. Seeing Lin Qian''s satisfied expression, Lin Tian smiled slightly, "That''s all you need to be satisfied with? There''s even better to come." "There''s more?" Lin Qian was taken aback upon hearing this. Before Lin Qian could react, she was suddenly startled, her face going blank. Floating! Suddenly, Lin Qian felt her body slowly rising, as if losing all weight and gently floating upward. "This..." Feeling the change in her body, Lin Qian looked down, her eyes wide with astonishment. She saw that the white tiled floor beneath her had vanished, replaced by a dark void. Without the floor, Lin Qian had no point of reference, but still, she felt as if she was floating because she couldn''t feel her body''s weight at all. Glancing at Lin Qian, Lin Tian smiled faintly and, with a thought, his body too began to slowly float upward. As his body drifted up, stopping at Lin Qian''s height, Lin Tian ceased floating and gently laid back. Eventually, Lin Tian lay flat in the void, hands behind his head, eyes gazing at the starry sky and turning to look at Lin Qian, "Lie down too, and take it all in." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Lin Qian too controlled her body and slowly lay down. As she lay flat in the void looking up at the stars, viewing the vast universe, feeling the breeze on her face, and hearing the faint sounds of insects in her ears, Lin Qian suddenly felt her entire soul melting away. She felt as if she had become one with nature... That feeling... beyond words! Lin Tian also lay there quietly, gazing at the starry sky and savoring the sensation. Wonderful, and very pleasant! Even Lin Tian was a bit mesmerized! Chapter 243 - 216 How many eyes does Prince Ma have! After watching the stars, Lin Tian and Lin Qian didn''t end up doing anything! Lin Tian realized that he had misunderstood Lin Qian''s mention of taking a bath! With a hint of disappointment, Lin Tian returned to his dormitory at the university! When Lin Tian arrived at the male dormitory, most of his dorm mates were almost asleep. Seeing Lin Tian come back so late, Guo Rong looked him over with puzzlement and teased, "Yo, isn''t this our lascivious Casanova? Where have you been? Off to get some action again?" With a slight smile, Lin Tian flicked his hair and pretended to be debonair, "Today a beauty saw how handsome I am and wanted to offer herself to me, but I, your brother, turned her down!" "Yeah right, keep blowing your own trumpet, don''t blow it till it bursts!" Guo Rong said with a look of disdain. Although he admitted that Lin Tian was streets ahead in attracting girls, he did not believe what Lin Tian said. "Hehe..." Seeing the disdain on Guo Rong''s face, Lin Tian did not offer an explanation. Alone in his bed, Lin Tian thought for a moment and then made a phone call to Bu Mengting, chatting away for a while. Half an hour later, Lin Tian made another call to He Qianqian. After a brief chat with He Qianqian, Lin Tian then asked, "Qianqian, have you ever been to our university?" "Your university? I''ve been to the old campus, but not the new one." "When will you come over for a visit? Aren''t you free from classes tomorrow? Just come over for fun. Mengting is here too, it would be perfect for the three of us to hang out!" As he spoke, Lin Tian let out a sly chuckle, his face sporting a mischievous grin. "Go away, what are you thinking!" Hearing Lin Tian''s tone, He Qianqian immediately knew what he was up to and spat disdainfully. "Come on, it''ll be fun! Come over, will you?" Lin Tian giggled. "No way! Don''t you try that on me!" He Qianqian''s attitude was very firm. "Really? If that''s how it is, then I''ll just come find you at your school! Hmph!" Lin Tian threatened playfully. In the end, after much soft-soaping and hard-pressing from Lin Tian, He Qianqian finally agreed to come over the next day. After a little more conversation, Lin Tian hung up the phone with an excited look on his face. "Not bad, tomorrow''s going to be fun! Hehe..." The thought of tomorrow''s fun filled Lin Tian with excitement. Brimming with excitement, Lin Tian slowly stroked his slightly stubbled chin and thought to himself, "It''s time to bring He Qianqian closer to my side." Lin Tian had been considering the idea of bringing He Qianqian closer for a while, but the conditions weren''t right before; now they were ripe. Lin Tian had already figured it out, he would get He Qianqian to take part in this year''s postgraduate entrance exam and have her enroll as a postgraduate student at Wu''an University. In this way, both He Qianqian and Bu Mengting would be at the same university. The most important thing was that Lin Tian would be able to see both girls every day. "Then I''ll rent a place outside and every day... hehe..." The thought brought a drool to Lin Tian''s face, and he wiped his mouth, excited. After reveling in his blissful fantasies for a while, Lin Tian, some ten minutes later, noticed that Zhang Tao and the others still hadn''t returned. Glancing at the clock, it was nearly ten o''clock. After some thought, Lin Tian dialed Zhang Tao''s number. As soon as the call connected, Lin Tian immediately cursed, "You bunch of deadbeats, why aren''t you back yet? It''s almost lights out!" sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Quiet down, we''re gaming over here, are you coming or not! We''re pulling an all-nighter!" It was Guo Rong''s voice that came from the phone, not Zhang Tao''s. Following this, Guo Rong''s yelling came through the phone, "Behind you, beware!" Lin Tian rolled his eyes at the noisy sounds from the phone and then shook his head, "Forget it, you guys have fun, I''m not coming!" After a few words, Lin Tian hung up the phone. With his dorm mates not returning, Lin Tian didn''t wait any longer and went straight to sleep. The next morning at 6:30, Lin Tian awoke early. Upon waking, he found that his dorm mates still hadn''t come back. Looking at the empty beds, Lin Tian shook his head and got up to wash and brush. After washing up, Lin Tian prepared to go to the canteen to buy breakfast. At this time, there were a lot of people buying breakfast, with a long queue formed in front of the serving window. Lin Tian lined up at the end of the queue, glanced at the long line ahead of him, and after a moment''s thought, he took out his phone and dialed He Qianqian''s number. "Hello, Qianqian, are you up yet?" "Not yet... still sleeping..." A lazy voice came through the phone from He Qianqian. "Still asleep? Get up, or be careful I''ll spank your butt!" Lin Tian chuckled. "Really? Then come on over!" After chatting for a while, He Qianqian became a bit more awake and teased upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. "Oh, getting sassy now, huh? Just wait until you get here and see how I''ll deal with you!" "And how will you deal with me?" "Family law awaits!" Lin Tian said fiercely. "Family law my foot, drop it! You''re always thinking about unhealthy stuff!" He Qianqian''s dissatisfied coo came through the phone. "What''s unhealthy? I..." While on the phone, Lin Tian continued to move forward in the queue. As he walked, suddenly, Lin Tian noticed a tall and burly figure appear in front of him. This person directly stood in front of Lin Tian. Upon seeing this individual, Lin Tian was startled. It took him a moment to realize that this fellow had cut in line. Lin Tian gave the man a glance and frowned, then reached out and tapped his arm, "Hey, could you please line up?" The man Lin Tian tapped didn''t react at all. Witnessing this, Lin Tian tapped again with more emphasis, "I said, could you line up?" "What''s it to you!" The man turned around with an unpleasant tone, looking impatient. Seeing the impatience on the man''s face, Lin Tian felt somewhat annoyed. You don''t line up and still act justified? With that thought, Lin Tian coldly said, "I''m telling you not to cut in line!" "And what if I did! Fuck!" The man said disdainfully. Hearing this, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, a cold light flashing through them. With a chilly face, Lin Tian slightly tilted his head up and stared at him, "Are you looking to die?" "Die, your motherfucker!" Li Dong roared angrily, pushing his palm directly towards Lin Tian''s chest. Seeing the palm thrusting towards his chest, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed and his leg flew up instantly! Bang! Li Dong was directly kicked to the ground by Lin Tian. Having taken the initiative to strike and getting kicked by Lin Tian instead, Li Dong was stunned. After a moment of stunned silence, Li Dong angrily got up with the support of his hands from the ground and shouted, "Kid, you''re asking for it!" With that, he charged towards Lin Tian with a face full of rage. Lin Tian looked on coldly and stood still. "Hey, classmate, classmate!" Just as the two were about to come to blows, the surrounding students reacted, and some of them quickly intervened to break up the fight. "Let go of me, damn it, if I don''t teach him a lesson today, he won''t know how many eyes Prince Ma has!" His body held back by two or three people and unable to get through, Li Dong pointed at Lin Tian arrogantly and continued to curse. Chapter 244 - 217: All the Pretty Girls Belong to Lin Tian! Lin Tian gave him a cold glance and curled his lips in disdain, "Idiot!" After speaking, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered with him anymore and turned to walk away, heading toward another window. "Damn it, what did you say? If you have the guts, don''t walk away!" Seeing Lin Tian insult him and then just walk off, Li Dong pointed at Lin Tian with a face full of rage. Had it not been for a few classmates holding him back, he might have actually charged over and hit Lin Tian. Listening to the shouts from behind, Lin Tian''s face showed complete indifference, as if he didn''t take Li Dong seriously at all. After buying some steamed buns at another window, Lin Tian began to nibble on one as he walked outside. On his way out, Lin Tian deliberately looked back at Li Dong and noticed he was being earnestly engaged in conversation by a passionate classmate, unable to come after him. "Lucky you!" Glancing at the guy, Lin Tian mumbled quietly while nibbling on his pork bun. Lin Tian had expected him to come after him. Had Li Dong done so, Lin Tian wouldn''t have minded teaching him why the flower was so red. But, to his surprise, Li Dong was held back and didn''t approach. However, Lin Tian didn''t mind, as this incident was just a minor interruption for him. After finishing breakfast and watching TV in the dorm for a while, Lin Tian looked at the time and then headed to the teaching building. Today was Saturday, and normally there wouldn''t be school, but Lin Tian had an elective class. At twelve past ten in the morning, while in the middle of his art appreciation class, Lin Tian felt his phone vibrate slightly in his pocket. Lin Tian took out his phone and saw it was He Qianqian calling. With his phone in hand, he glanced at the teacher on the podium and then lowered his head to answer in a soft voice, "Hello?" Lin Tian whispered. "Little Tian, I''ve arrived at your school. Where are you?" He Qianqian''s voice came through the phone. "You''ve arrived? So soon? Where are you now?" Lin Tian seemed surprised; he thought He Qianqian wouldn''t arrive until at least eleven. "I''m near the supermarket on your campus right now, where are you?" "Uh..." Glancing at the teacher on the podium again, Lin Tian then lowered his head and whispered, "My class ends in fifteen minutes. Wait for me a bit. There''s a milk tea shop next to the campus supermarket. You can sit there for a while." "Okay, sure, I''ll wait for you!" He Qianqian didn''t say much and simply nodded. "Alright, see you in a bit." Fifteen minutes later, as soon as the class ended, Lin Tian ran to the milk tea shop next to the campus supermarket. On the other side, the atmosphere in the milk tea shop changed noticeably due to He Qianqian''s arrival. Whispers of conversation kept popping up softly. "Hey, that girl''s not bad! Really pretty!" "Which one?" The person looked up, and immediately saw He Qianqian sitting quietly to the side. Just then, He Qianqian turned her head slightly, revealing half of her delicate face. Even though they didn''t see the full picture, in that moment, the first person''s heart skipped a beat. Staring dumbstruck at He Qianqian for a while, he turned his head and whispered to his tablemate, "She''s really pretty, isn''t she? Which department is she from? How come I''ve never seen her before?" "I''ve never seen her either. Is she from another school? I should know about such a high-level beauty!" ... "Hey, look, there''s an extremely beautiful woman sitting over there!" "Where? Let me see!" The person then looked in the direction being pointed to. Upon looking, they were stunned and their eyes brightened instantly. ... These snippets of dialogue were common in the milk tea shop, and ever since He Qianqian''s arrival, she successfully captured the attention of everyone inside. He Qianqian was inherently very beautiful, but she usually didn''t wear makeup. Today, to meet Lin Tian, she had deliberately applied some light makeup. This bit of makeup instantly elevated her appearance a notch, making her no less stunning than the big stars. The difference was that He Qianqian possessed a serene quality that those celebrities didn''t have. After arriving at the milk tea shop, He Qianqian ordered a juice and quietly waited. Seeing He Qianqian sitting there quietly, many male students in the milk tea shop surreptitiously looked toward her. Some even made a point of sitting down not far in front of He Qianqian to steal glances at her. He Qianqian naturally felt everyone''s stares, but she didn''t show any reaction. She had been beautiful since childhood and was used to such attention ever since elementary school. Igneous to the stares, He Qianqian gently lowered her head and took a small sip of her juice. After waiting quietly for a while, suddenly, a male student holding two cups of milk tea approached He Qianqian. Seeing the boy''s actions, everyone immediately turned their gaze toward him. The boy was 1.8 meters tall, with a confident smile spread across his face. Approaching He Qianqian, the boy gently placed a cup of milk tea in front of her, bowed slightly, and smiled, "Beauty, please have a milk tea!" Seeing the milk tea suddenly appear before her, and then looking up at the smiling face of the young man, He Qianqian was stunned for a moment. She lightly twirled a lock of hair on her cheek with her hand and smiled, "Sorry, I don''t drink milk tea." "Then what would you like? My treat!" Hearing this, the man said with a smile, and with that, he took a seat opposite He Qianqian. He Qianqian glanced at the man and shook her head, "Sorry, I don''t need anything." With that, she bowed her head and quietly sipped her juice, not speaking anymore. Seeing that He Qianqian was ignoring him, the young man didn''t give up and continued to prattle on about something. Unable to stand this man''s words any longer, He Qianqian stood up and walked to another empty table nearby. "Uh, you..." Seeing He Qianqian stand up and leave, the man was taken aback, lifting his head with a surprised look as he watched her go. Watching He Qianqian sit down at another table, even the thick-skinned man didn''t have the audacity to follow her. His expression revealed some discomfort. If Lin Tian had been there, he would have recognized that this person was Li Dong, who had had a conflict with him earlier. "Damn! Serves him right! That''s satisfying!" Watching this scene, Guo Rong and some others in a corner nearby whispered to each other. After staying up all night, Guo Rong and the others had taken a brief nap and then went to the supermarket to buy some daily necessities, stopping by the milk tea shop for a drink. They had noticed He Qianqian the moment she entered. Despite being captivated by He Qianqian, none of them had the courage to approach her. But it wasn''t just their own reluctancethey also didn''t want to see anyone else succeed. Hence, seeing the man fail made them naturally happy. It wasn''t just them, other male students who noticed the scene also felt a sense of satisfaction. "Pfft, a toad lusting after a swan''s flesh!" "Exactly!" Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... In the next ten minutes, two more guys unable to bear the solitude made their move to strike up a conversation with He Qianqian. However, without exception, they all failed. Sitting quietly in the milk tea shop, He Qianqian was getting somewhat annoyed by the frequent attempts to hit on her. She looked down at her watch; it had been fifteen minutes. "He should be here soon!" Checking the time, He Qianqian decided to wait a bit longer. "Does this girl already have a boyfriend?" Guo Rong and his friends at the entrance whispered amongst themselves. "So pretty, she must have one already, isn''t that obvious?" Feng Jiabao rolled her eyes at Guo Rong''s comment. "Wonder who the lucky guy is to be her boyfriend," Guo Rong said enviously. Scanning Guo Rong''s envious expression, Zhang Tao next to him laughed mockingly, "No matter who it is, you definitely don''t stand a chance! Haha!" "I might not, but neither do you!" Guo Rong shot back at Zhang Tao with an annoyed look. "Hey, what are you guys doing here?" Lin Tianyi, having dashed to the milk tea shop right after class, spotted Guo Rong and the others at the entrance. Hearing this familiar voice, Guo Rong and the others were startled, then turned their heads with surprised expressions, "Lin Tian, why are you here, weren''t you in class?" "I finished my class, but what about you guys? You stayed up all night, why run here instead of sleeping?" As he said this, Lin Tian looked around the milk tea shop. His gaze swept the room, and soon, Lin Tian saw He Qianqian sitting near the wall. "We took a nap and just happened to come to the supermarket to pick up some stuff," Guo Rong replied and then, as if struck by a thought, his eyes lit up excitedly, looking at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, there''s a top-tier beauty here! A true top-tier beauty!" "Where?" At the mention, Lin Tian asked reflexively. But the moment he spoke, Lin Tian thought of somethingcould they be talking about Qianqian? "There! That''s her!" Sure enough, upon hearing Lin Tian''s question, Guo Rong pointed out He Qianqian''s location. With a glance, Lin Tian looked at the quietly sitting He Qianqian and then turned to Guo Rong and the others with a smile, "Is she very pretty?" "Of course, she''s super top-tier, on par with your Mengting!" Guo Rong said confidently. To add emphasis, Guo Rong highlighted, "You know, in just ten minutes, two guys already tried to chat her up, but both failed miserably. Who knows who''s lucky enough to have such a beautiful girl." Hearing this, Lin Tian grinned, subconsciously touching his nose, musing inwardly: That person is me, brother! Chuckling, Lin Tian looked at his friends with a smile, "Their failure to charm her shows their lack of appeal, watch your brother''s move!" As he said this, Lin Tian was about to walk over to He Qianqian. But before he could take a step, a mocking voice rang out nearby: "Trash will always be trash, still dreaming of a toad seeking a swan''s flesh?" At the sound, Lin Tian''s face changed slightly, the smile vanishing as he slowly turned his head. Frowning lightly, Lin Tian was quite displeased as he recognized the person as Li Dong, who had cut in line and had a confrontation with him that morning. To think he had let him off in the morning and now he was courting death again. "This was the first guy who tried to hit on her." Hearing the voice, Guo Rong whispered a reminder to him. Hearing that, Lin Tian coldly swept Li Dong with a glance and then turned to walk straight towards He Qianqian. Watching Lin Tian walk towards He Qianqian, a disdainful smile crept across Li Dong''s face. Did that toad think he had a chance with the goddess? Chapter 245 - 218: Embraced from Left and Right Pat pat... With a series of crisp footsteps, Lin Tian walked briskly towards He Qianqian. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Lin Tian heading straight for He Qianqian, the eyes of everyone in the milk tea shop turned towards him. On seeing Lin Tian, people began whispering to each other. "Look, another one''s going over." Hearing that, the person next to them directed their gaze towards Lin Tian. After a quick glance at Lin Tian, the person shook their head dismissively, "Definitely no chance." "Exactly, he even dares to go over, no idea where he got the courage from." Lin Tian wasn''t handsome, certainly not as handsome as the previous two men, and he wasn''t tall either, only 1.7 meters. His bearing was average as well. He looked just like an ordinary person. Compared with the previous two, Lin Tian didn''t stand a chance. Since those two had failed, they didn''t believe Lin Tian could succeed either. Seeing that Lin Tian really did go over, Li Dong said with a sneer, "He actually went over. Isn''t he embarrassed with that short, poor, and ugly look!" Contempt! He was very disdainful of Lin Tian. Lin Tian had sharp hearing. Although the murmurs around him were quiet, Lin Tian heard them all. Hearing those sounds, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Approaching from behind He Qianqian, he glanced at her soft black hair and stopped. When everyone saw Lin Tian stop behind He Qianqian, they all looked at him, ready to watch the scene unfold. But what Lin Tian did next surprised everyone. Standing behind He Qianqian, Lin Tian gently tapped her shoulder and said with a smile, "Beauty!" Startled by the sudden tap on her shoulder, He Qianqian was alarmed! But hearing the familiar voice behind her, He Qianqian immediately relaxed and turned her head with a joyful expression! As soon as He Qianqian turned around, Lin Tian gently lifted her chin, tilting her head up slightly. With He Qianqian''s head tilted up slightly, her enticing lips came into Lin Tian''s view. Seeing those shy and endearing lips, Lin Tian bent down slightly and gave a quick kiss. "Eh..." Seeing this, everyone''s eyes widened. They were all dumbstruck. Dumbfounded! Everyone''s mind seemed a bit muddled, including Guo Rong and his friends. Guo Rong and his friends knew Lin Tian was daring, but they hadn''t expected him to go as far as to kiss someone publicly! Daring! Too daring! Li Dong, upon seeing this, was stunned. After a moment, a flash of anger crossed his mind. In his eyes, He Qianqian was exceptionally outstanding and beautiful. Although He Qianqian ignored him, it did not hinder his admiration for her. And now something he liked and admired was being spoiled by someone he disliked, how could he not be angry? Holding back his anger, Li Dong had already decided that if the girl cried out, he would go and beat Lin Tian half to death. Maybe he could even play the hero and save the beauty, and perhaps take their relationship further. While Li Dong was angrily making his own calculations, the scene that followed stunned him once more, leaving him in disbelief. After kissing He Qianqian for a while, they parted lips. Standing up, Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian and tilted his head, saying with a smile, "Let''s go." "Oh!" He Qianqian nodded with a slight bow, her cheeks a bit flushed as she stood up and took Lin Tian''s arm. With so many people watching, He Qianqian still felt somewhat shy. Seeing He Qianqian cling to Lin Tian''s arm like a little bird, even the slowest person could see what was going on. Clearly, the girl and Lin Tian were a couple. Realizing this, many people at the scene felt a surge of unfairness. "Damn! Why does this guy, who looks so lousy, have such a pretty girlfriend? I''m better-looking than him and seem stronger too!" Lin Tian did look quite average, and his body, concealed by clothes, seemed quite ordinary, too. He was the kind of person who could be lost in a crowd and never found again. In fact, many people at the scene thought they were better than Lin Tian. Seeing He Qianqian choose such a boyfriend, they instantly felt a little annoyed. Simply put, they were jealous! Unconcerned with those envious and jealous stares, Lin Tian walked with He Qianqian on his arm, his face all smiles as they approached Guo Rong and his friends. By this time, Guo Rong and his friends were completely stunned, their mouths hanging open and their faces in disbelief as they looked at Lin Tian. With He Qianqian''s hand in his, Lin Tian brought her over to his roommates and said with a smile: "Let me introduce her, this is my girlfriend, He Qianqian. And these jokers are my roommates. This is Guo Rong, this is Zhang Tao, and this is Feng Jiabao!" "You..." Zhang Tao stared at Lin Tian blankly, then at He Qianqian, at a loss for words, he stuttered, "Then Bu..." Zhang Tao hadn''t finished speaking when suddenly, he felt a kick on his foot. After the kick, Zhang Tao paused, turned his head, and saw Guo Rong desperately winking at him. Seeing Guo Rong''s gesture, Zhang Tao was baffled for a moment before catching on and closing his mouth. Zhang Tao was puzzled. If this was Lin Tian''s girlfriend, then what about Bu Mengting? Two-timing? Despite his confusion, Zhang Tao knew this wasn''t the time to bring this up, especially not in front of the girl. Not only Zhang Tao thought so, but Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao did as well. They knew this was something that definitely couldn''t be said now. Glancing at the others, Lin Tian knew what they were thinking, but he didn''t explain anything. Turning to look at He Qianqian, he smiled and said, "We''ll be leaving first." Then, turning to Guo Rong and the others, he added, "We''ve got things to do, but we''ll treat everyone to dinner tonight." "Ah? Oh, sure! Go ahead!" Startled for a moment, Guo Rong and the others quickly nodded. "Lin Tian..." Just as Lin Tian was about to head out, suddenly, a crisp voice came from outside. Following the voice, a gorgeous figure walked in. The girl was wearing a yellow T-shirt with an image of "Pleasant Goat" on it, paired with a pair of blue jeans. She looked exceedingly innocent and cute. Seeing this girl, everyone''s eyes lit up. Beauty! Another top-notch beauty ah! This beauty was completely different from He Qianqian, one full of youthful vitality, the other a mature woman''s charm! But both were top-notch beauties. "What luck today, to see two top-notch beauties at the same time." "Such a feast for the eyes!" "This person seems to be looking for someone. Which guy has such a gorgeous girlfriend?" "Qianqian?" Just when everyone was filled with curiosity, Bu Mengting called out again. Saying so, Bu Mengting walked toward Lin Tian with a smile on her face. Coming up to He Qianqian, Bu Mengting revealed a sweet smile, "I heard from Lin Tian that you were here, I thought he was playing a trick on me!" "Not at all!" He Qianqian smiled slightly. "Enough talk, let''s go." After glancing at the two women, Lin Tian stepped forward, his hands playfully messing with them. With his left arm around Bu Mengting, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, smiling, "Beauty, give me a kiss!" "No!" Hearing this, Bu Mengting''s cheeks instantly turned crimson with embarrassment. With so many people watching, she really couldn''t let loose. "Quick, give me a kiss!" Lin Tian pouted. Glancing up at Lin Tian, she could tell he really wanted it! Pouting slightly, Bu Mengting closed her eyes and quickly pecked Lin Tian''s face, as fleeting as a dragonfly skimming the water. "Hehe..." Having received the peck, Lin Tian smiled contentedly and then, with his left arm around Bu Mengting and his right around He Qianqian, he bade his roommates goodbye and left with the two girls. Watching Lin Tian walk away confidently with two girls, Guo Rong felt thousands of alpacas stampeding through his heart. At first, he was worried that Lin Tian would slip up and dare not mention Bu Mengting in front of He Qianqian. But now, he realized that he had been unnecessarily worried. That bastard Lin Tian actually managed to handle both girls and even brazenly embraced them in public! Damn it! Comparison is truly the thief of joy! Guo Rong was visibly unhappy! As unhappy as Guo Rong was, Li Dong was even more so. When he found out that He Qianqian was Lin Tian''s girlfriend, Li Dong felt extremely upset. Setting aside his conflict and disdain for Lin Tian, even without that, he believed he was superior to Lin Tian. Why didn''t he have such a beautiful girlfriend? Why does this short, poor loser have one? Ultimately, what made Li Dong even more depressed was that this detestable guy had not just one girlfriend, but two. And it wasn''t just two girlfriends, but two extremely beautiful ones. That they were both so stunning was one thing, but the fact that each girl seemed fine with the other''s presence was beyond belief. How was this possible? Why him, and not me? Feeling upset, Li Dong was incredibly agitated. The morning''s events had already left him with a deep dislike for Lin Tian, and now this just piled on, bringing Li Dong''s frustration to a peak. This guy must be rich; they must be with him only because of his money. Yes, that''s it. With this thought, Li Dong became more and more convinced of his own idea. Seeing Lin Tian leaving with two girls, Li Dong couldn''t help but sneer sarcastically, "Putting on a show of innocence, but in the end, it''s money that did the job! Shameless!" As he spoke, Li Dong purposefully raised his voice! He was just that peeved! He wanted Lin Tian and the two girls to hear him! Hearing this, Lin Tian, who was about to leave the milk tea shop, halted in his tracks. Lin Tian''s face turned an ashen hue in an instant, and after taking a deep breath, he slowly turned around. Lin Tian stared coldly at Li Dong! Lin Tian thought he had kept his temper well enough. Initially, when Li Dong was causing a scene and provoking him in the cafeteria, he didn''t do anything to him; nor did he retaliate when Li Dong mocked him before. But now, Lin Tian was truly enraged. Even Buddha has his rage! There is a limit to what one can bear, and this was beyond that limit! Seeing Lin Tian''s angry expression, Li Dong showed not a hint of fear, instead gazing at Lin Tian with scorn and derision, "What are you looking at? Is it such a big deal just because you have some stinking money?" In Li Dong''s eyes, what else but money could explain why Lin Tian, this loser, could have such two beautiful women at the same time? Staring coldly at Li Dong, Lin Tian''s lips tightened and his eyes narrowed slightly. His muscles tensed slowly! This was the sign of Lin Tian''s extreme fury! Chapter 246 - 219 Meet Again Noticing Lin Tian''s movements, He Qianqian, who was next to him, grabbed his arm and shook her head slightly, whispering, "Forget it." He Qianqian knew Lin Tian''s temper, but she didn''t want to escalate the situation. After all, this was Lin Tian''s school, and Lin Tian would still have to live here. Making a scene wouldn''t be good. Following He Qianqian''s gesture, before Lin Tian could even say anything, Li Dong spoke again. Li Dong''s eyes swept over He Qianqian and Bu Mengting''s faces, looking at the two girls with a mocking expression, he said, "How much for one night? How about I take care of it for one night? Don''t worry; I can afford it!" "Go to hell!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian could no longer hold back. He shook off He Qianqian''s hand and swiftly walked towards Li Dong with an ashen face. Quickly reaching Li Dong, Lin Tian reached out his hand and fiercely grabbed Li Dong''s hair. Seeing Lin Tian''s hand reaching for him, Li Dong dodged back while throwing a punch towards Lin Tian''s face. Noticing Li Dong''s movement, Lin Tian scoffed coldly, and his hand movements suddenly sped up, his hand almost instantly appearing on Li Dong''s head. As his hand reached Li Dong''s head, Lin Tian fiercely grabbed it and violently pushed it down! Bang! Along with a solid sound, Li Dong''s head violently struck the table. "Bang!" Another loud noise followed as Lin Tian lifted his head and fiercely pressed it down again. "Bang bang bang!" Lin Tian repeatedly yanked Li Dong''s hair and smashed his head down on the table. After going back and forth four or five times, Li Dong was dazed by Lin Tian''s actions; when Lin Tian lifted him again, Li Dong''s face was already covered with blood. Pulling up Li Dong''s head, and seeing his bloodied face, Lin Tian was still not appeased. His eyes scanned around and spotted a milk tea on an adjacent table. Immediately, Lin Tian, holding Li Dong''s head, dragged him towards the nearby table. Upon reaching the table, Lin Tian ignored the classmates staring blankly and picked up the scalding milk tea with his left hand. As he lifted the cup, Lin Tian felt a burning sensation on his palm; the milk tea was very hot. Holding the scalding milk tea in his left hand, Lin Tian, with a cold face, pinched Li Dong''s cheeks with his right hand, directly prying open his mouth, and then promptly poured the milk tea into the open mouth. "Glug glug..." Feeling the scalding milk tea entering his mouth, Li Dong''s originally lifeless eyes suddenly bulged, his face struggling. "Glug glug..." The white milk tea that Lin Tian directly poured into his mouth was then spat out by him. Li Dong struggled frantically. Hot! Hot! He felt an intense scorching sensation in his mouth, as if he had directly drunk boiling water. He wanted to struggle, to escape, but the strength in Lin Tian''s arms was too great, leaving no room for him to resist. "Eh..." Watching the milk tea froth from Li Dong''s mouth, seeing the steam rising from the white milk tea, and watching Li Dong''s painful, frantic struggles. Seeing this scene, everyone in the milk tea shop was stunned. They swallowed hard. After pouring the entire cup of milk tea into Li Dong''s mouth, Lin Tian finally let go of his hand. As soon as Lin Tian let go, Li Dong collapsed on the floor, his hands tightly covering his mouth, emitting a painful moan. Coldly watching Li Dong, who was curled up and moaning incessantly at his feet, Lin Tian snorted coldly and then, without paying any more attention, turned around and walked away. Approaching the two dazed girls, Lin Tian didn''t say anything and directly pulled the two girls away. It was only after Lin Tian had pulled the girls away that the people in the milk tea shop began to react, their faces in shock. Quick! Everything happened too fast, from Lin Tian''s outbreak to his departure, it all took less than a minute. By the time they came to their senses, Lin Tian had already left. Looking at Li Dong on the ground, continuously moaning in pain, Guo Rong felt a twinge in his teeth and muttered softly, "That was totally asking for it. Why provoke Lin Tian?" "Exactly!" Hearing this, Feng Jiabao and Zhang Tao nodded repeatedly, the scene they had just witnessed was too brutal and violent. Meanwhile, Lin Tian was pulling the two girls out of the milk tea shop. Just after leaving the milk tea shop, He Qianqian turned her head, her eyes slightly reproachful as she looked at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, you were too impulsive. What if he had been seriously hurt?" "No worries, I was careful!" Lin Tian replied nonchalantly on hearing this. "You went a bit too far just now. After all, you still live here. Making a scene would not be good for you," He Qianqian said worriedly, seeing Lin Tian''s indifferent expression. "Relax!" Seeing He Qianqian''s worried face, Lin Tian showed a confident smile: "If I dare to act, naturally I have a way to deal with the aftermath. Don''t worry, we''ve got some backing!" "You..." Glancing at Lin Tian, He Qianqian shook her head helplessly, "Fine, I won''t nag you anymore. Do as you see fit." After resting for half an hour, the three of them had regained some strength. Lin Tian sat up and rubbed his stomach, looking at the two girls, "I''m getting a bit hungry, how about you?" "Of course!" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes at Lin Tian, slightly annoyed as she dressed, "Your moves were so vigorous, it drained so much energy, I''ve been hungry for a while." Seeing Bu Mengting''s somewhat gloomy expression, Lin Tian tilted his head slightly, grinning cheekily at her: "Mengting, you seem a bit upset on your face. Who was the one begging nonstop just now?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting''s face instantly turned bright red, she turned her head away, and huffed, "I''m not talking to you anymore!" "Hehe..." Seeing Bu Mengting''s coy demeanor, Lin Tian chuckled proudly. "Don''t you dare bully her!" Seeing Lin Tian looking triumphant, He Qianqian, who was getting dressed, couldn''t hold back her irritation, grabbed a white pillow from the bed, and threw it at Lin Tian. Lin Tian caught the pillow with a smack, twirling it in his hand while sizing up He Qianqian''s perfect figure with a cheeky grin, "I''m not just bullying herI''ve bullied you too!" "You..." He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian, but ultimately, under his intense gaze, she admitted defeat, turned her head away and continued dressing. A few minutes later, Lin Tian, with the envious look of the innkeeper, left with the two girls. As Lin Tian and the two girls walked to the school, Lin Tian took out his cellphone from his pocket. Taking out the phone, Lin Tian directly called Guo Rong. "Hey, Sleepyhead, where are you guys?" "In the dorm? Great, come out for a meal. Big brother is treating you to dinner at Ziyang Restaurant." "Okay, sounds good. I won''t come to the dorm then, I''ll wait for you there." After a few more words, Lin Tian hung up and looked at the two girls with a smile, "Let''s go, we''re off to eat." Finishing his words, Lin Tian suddenly turned to look at Bu Mengting, "Oh, Mengting, do you want to invite your dorm mates too?" "I''d rather not, it''s too embarrassing!" Bu Mengting expressed her disapproval with a look of disbelief at Lin Tian''s suggestion. Knowing what Bu Mengting was thinking, Lin Tian did not insist, simply nodding, "Okay, as you wish." Two hours later, at the Osmanthus Hall of Ziyang Restaurant, six people had almost finished their meal. By then, the table was nearly cleared of dishes. Patting his rounded belly, Lin Tian stood up contentedly and stretched, "All done eating? Then let''s head back." "Let''s go!" Everyone had finished eating and had no objections to Lin Tian''s suggestion. After the meal, Lin Tian sent his roommates off, then returned to the motel with the two girls once more! Naturally, it was another wild time! During this, Lin Tian also discussed the matter of postgraduate studies with He Qianqian! He Qianqian agreed too! He Qianqian stayed in Lin Tian''s school for one day before heading back as she needed to prepare for her classes! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The next day, Lin Tian originally planned to hang out with Bu Mengting, only to find out that she had gone out with her roommates! Helplessly, Lin Tian had to go back to Wu''an City alone! "How boring!" Walking in downtown Wu''an City, Lin Tian yawned, looking utterly bored! Walking a distance, just as Lin Tian was thinking about whether he should head back, suddenly, a voice called out from behind him... "Lin, Lin Tian?" The voice seemed hesitant, as if unsure. It was a girl''s voice, and quite pleasant-sounding! Lin Tian also found the voice somewhat familiar. Lin Tian turned around, slightly puzzled. As he turned, Lin Tian immediately saw a pretty girl looking hesitantly at him, her expression uncertain. Seeing the girl, Lin Tian felt very familiar, but he couldn''t immediately recall who she was. As Lin Tian turned around, the hesitation in Song Xiaohui''s eyes vanished, replaced by excitement. Song Xiaohui looked at Lin Tian with delight: "Lin Tian, do you still remember me?" Chapter 247 - 220 Youre Enough! "Uh..." Seeing the surprise on Song Xiaohui''s face, Lin Tianyi was taken aback. His mind started spinning quickly. Seeing Lin Tian bewildered, Song Xiaohui''s mood seemed a bit downcast. However, she quickly adjusted herself, looking at Lin Tian with a smile and said, "You forgot, last time at the ATM you helped me, and we even had drinks together." "Oh, I remember now!" As soon as she said that, Lin Tian instantly recalled the event. Indeed, such an incident had occurred, but it was a long time ago. He had gone to the ATM to withdraw cash when a burly man was showing off in front of the ATM and wanted to start a fight but got taught a lesson by Lin Tian. Lin Tian remembered that he even had a juice with this girl in a juice bar afterward. What was the girl''s name again, Song Xiaohui? Glancing at the girl, Lin Tian gave a slight smile: "What a coincidence to meet you, Miss Song Xiaohui!" "You remember my name?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, a flicker of surprise flashed in Song Xiaohui''s eyes. "Of course!" Lin Tian said with a bit of pride: "I naturally remember such a beautiful girl!" Lin Tian had a photographic memory; it was quite easy for him to recall things when he wanted to. But Song Xiaohui didn''t know about Lin Tian''s abilities, and upon hearing his words, her cheeks flushed with a hint of shyness as she asked softly, "Why couldn''t I get through when I called you?" "Ah?" Lin Tian was startled by her question then quickly collected himself, scratched his head, and laughed awkwardly: "I changed my number later and forgot to tell you, haha, sorry about that!" Lin Tian explained somewhat sheepishly. "Oh, I see!" Song Xiaohui nodded, seeming to believe Lin Tian''s explanation. After thinking it over, Song Xiaohui curiously asked Lin Tian, "What are you doing here?" "Just clearing my mind, what about you?" Lin Tian replied with a slight smile. "Me too." Hearing Lin Tian''s reply, Song Xiaohui''s eyes brightened a little. "How about a walk?" Glancing at the girl, Lin Tian smiled faintly. He was always willing to interact with beautiful girls, and now that he''d encountered one and had a chat, he might as well keep the conversation going, if she wasn''t opposed to it. "Sure!" With no hesitation, Song Xiaohui promptly agreed to Lin Tian''s suggestion. Then, the two walked side by side with a leisurely pace. "Ouch!" Suddenly, after a few steps, Song Xiaohui let out a sharp cry. Startled by the sound, Lin Tian quickly turned his head to look. As he did, he saw Song Xiaohui falling backward; it looked like the heel of her high shoe got caught on something. Seeing Song Xiaohui about to fall, Lin Tian quickly bent down to help her. Thud! Lin Tian''s hands firmly caught Song Xiaohui''s fall. Glancing around, Lin Tian''s expression was a bit embarrassed. Furthermore, because he was bending down to support Song Xiaohui, they were extremely close. A faint fragrance continually wafted into Lin Tian''s nostrils. "You..." Song Xiaohui felt the hands as well and looked a bit embarrassed. Blushing, Song Xiaohui quietly said, "Help me up, please." "Ah? Oh! Okay!" Lin Tian, momentarily stunned, then nodded his head. "Swoosh!" Just as Lin Tian helped Song Xiaohui up, suddenly, a shiny black Audi car screeched to a stop beside them. Irked by the abrupt braking sound, Lin Tian frowned slightly and turned to look at the Audi. Turning his head, Lin Tian saw two young men jump out of the black Audi car. "Xiaohui!" The leading young man headed straight for Song Xiaohui as he got out. After a few steps, upon seeing Lin Tian next to Song Xiaohui, his expression changed, and he bellowed, "Kid, do you want to die? Get your filthy hands off her!" Hearing this shout, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly. "You looking for trouble, kid? Didn''t you hear me? Drop it, or I''ll make you," the other guy said as he walked over furiously and violently pushed at Lin Tian''s chest. Seeing the hand coming toward him, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and his muscles tensed up in an instant. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The man''s push didn''t move Lin Tian, but Lin Tian''s hand, still supporting Song Xiaohui, loosened! "Wang Haoming, what are you doing!" Song Xiaohui exclaimed angrily at Wang Haoming''s actions. Surprised by Song Xiaohui''s call, Wang Haoming paused and pointed at Lin Tian before turning to Song Xiaohui and yelled, "Great! You find yourself a side piece behind my back, and you ask what I''m doing? I''d like to know what you''re up to!" "You''re talking nonsense! I told you we broke up; why do you keep bothering me!" Song Xiaohui shouted back. "Break up? Just because you say we broke up doesn''t mean it''s over that easily!" "Go away; I don''t want to see you!" Song Xiaohui said angrily. "Me leave? Where should I go? If I go, you''ll be fine with this guy, right?" Saying this, Wang Haoming pointed at Lin Tian and said with a furious expression to Song Xiaohui, "You believe I can chop him up!" Hearing the other''s explosive words, Lin Tian frowned slightly. At the same time, he sent a wisp of consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness. "Enough, just get lost; I don''t want to see you!" Song Xiaohui turned her head away. "Haoming, seems our sister-in-law isn''t giving you face. Looks like she''s smitten with this guy," another man next to them said snidely. This was the young man following Wang Haoming! "Xi Dong! Shut up, it''s not your place to talk here," Song Xiaohui snapped angrily. "Wow! Sister-in-law, you''ve become a lot more irritable now, huh? Is it really because of this guy, as I guessed?" Xi Dong said with a sneering smile, glancing over at Lin Tian. Narrowing his eyes, Lin Tian glanced at Xi Dong and realized he was even more annoying than Wang Haoming. Noticing Lin Tian''s glance, Xi Dong let out a scoff and swaggered toward Lin Tian. Seeing Xi Dong''s move, Lin Tian''s face changed slightly, and he stepped back. As Lin Tian moved, Xi Dong''s kick went wide. Seeing his kick miss, Xi Dong''s face darkened, and he glared coldly at Lin Tian, pointing at Lin Tian''s chest, "Kid, try dodging again, and I swear I''ll cripple you!" With his finger pressing hard against Lin Tian''s chest and seeing that Lin Tian didn''t dodge, Xi Dong sneered and swung at Lin Tian''s face. Slap! Suddenly, his palm was gripped tightly by Lin Tian. Clasping Xi Dong''s wrist tightly, Lin Tian said calmly, "That''s enough!" With that, Lin Tian applied force with his hand. Chapter 248 - 221 Dads Troubles! "Crack!" With a forceful twist of Lin Tian''s hand, a sound of bone snapping echoed. Xi Dong''s face instantly changed, turning deathly pale! Beads of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Xi Dong slowly opened his mouth, trying to scream, but no sound came out at first. It was a while before a wail of agony burst from Xi Dong''s lips! "Ah!" Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Watching the pain-stricken Xi Dong, Lin Tian''s expression remained cold as his hand gradually exerted more pressure. "It hurts! It hurts!" As Lin Tian increased his grip, waves of piercing pain emanated from the wrist. Xi Dong''s face twisted in agony. Looking at him coldly, Lin Tian fiercely flung his hand. Slap! In an instant, Xi Dong was thrown to the ground by Lin Tian. "Ah!" Lying on the ground, Xi Dong clutched his wrist tightly, trying to force it, but this just made the pain unbearably worse. "It''s broken, my hand is broken!" Xi Dong cried out in pain on the ground. "Xiao Dong, what''s wrong with you?" Witnessing this scene, Wang Haoming was startled and hurried over, crouching down to look at Xi Dong. "My hand my hand is broken!" Xi Dong lay on the ground, continuously howling in pain. "You" Looking at the painfully grimacing Xi Dong, Wang Haoming was shocked and turned his head to look at Lin Tian. He found Lin Tian''s face to be calm, as if nothing had happened. Seeing Lin Tian''s demeanor, Wang Haoming felt a surge of anger, grabbed a rock from the nearby flower bed, and hurled it at Lin Tian, bellowing, "Die!" Whoosh! Watching the rapidly approaching stone, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, his muscles tensing in an instant, "Ha!" Lin Tian threw a fierce punch. Lin Tian''s fist collided with the grey stone! Bang! With a tremendous boom, clouds of dust erupted from Lin Tian''s fist, and tiny particles shot out from the midst of the dust. Pop pop! The small particles struck Wang Haoming''s feet, causing a painful sting. "This" Wang Haoming stared blankly at the scene, dumbfounded. One punch! Lin Tian had actually shattered the stone with a single punch! Is this even human? In an instant, droplets of cold sweat started to form on Wang Haoming''s forehead. After giving Wang Haoming a glance, Lin Tian withdrew his fist and looked down at it. His own fist was slightly red but showed no signs of injury. After eyeing Wang Haoming, Lin Tian began to walk towards him at a measured pace. "You, what do you want?" Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Wang Haoming was startled, stepping back in a panic. Lin Tian remained silent and kept walking towards him. "You, what are you doing? Don''t come any closer!" As Lin Tian stepped towards him, Wang Haoming''s expression grew increasingly tense, and he appeared very flustered. He stumbled several steps backward and, due to his panic, tripped over his own feet and fell to the ground. Seeing Wang Haoming completely intimidated, Lin Tian sneered, sizing him up and down before laughing, "From now on, you''ll address me as ''Master'' when you see me, got it?" "I know, I know!" Wang Haoming nodded repeatedly. Whatever Lin Tian said was the law; Lin Tian had truly scared him. Shattering a stone fist to dust with one punch, is that even human? Getting hit oneself? How could that be? Seeing Wang Haoming so cooperative, Lin Tian also grew amused and then teased, "Let''s hear you say it!" "Master! You are the master!" In response to Lin Tian''s words, Wang Haoming nodded repeatedly. "Heh" Lin Tian chuckled, shook his head, and decided not to waste any more time on him. He glanced over at the stunned Song Xiaohui beside him, then turned back to Wang Haoming with a warning, "If I ever see you bothering Xiaohui again, watch out!" "It won''t happen! It definitely won''t happen again!" Wang Haoming hastened to say. "Good!" Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction, and with a cold snort: "Scram!" "Yes! Yes!" Wang Haoming nodded repeatedly and then left in a disheveled state, supporting Xi Dong! After the two men had gone, Lin Tian turned to look at Song Xiaohui and discovered that she looked exhausted! "You" Lin Tian wanted to say something but didn''t know what to say! Song Xiaohui sighed, looked up at Lin Tian, and showed a slightly apologetic smile: "You''ve been troubled this time; I''m really sorry!" "No problem!" Lin Tian shook his head! "I have something to do, so I''ll leave first. Let''s talk when I have time!" Song Xiaohui obviously wasn''t in a good mood. She hailed a cab, and before Lin Tian could react, she had already gone! Watching the departing taxi, Lin Tian looked speechless! Shaking his head and smirking, Lin Tian also hailed a cab to head home! Sitting in the back seat and looking at the scenery outside, Lin Tian muttered to himself: "Looks like I''ll need to get a driver''s license!" Last time, Lin Tian had given the car he won by playing basketball to his dad, as he couldn''t drive himself and didn''t have a license! Lost in his thoughts, Lin Tian inadvertently arrived at the entrance of his residential complex! After paying the cab fare, Lin Tian headed towards his home! Arriving upstairs, he opened the door and while bending down to change his shoes, he shouted, "Mom, I''m home!" After changing his shoes, Lin Tian realized no one had responded and looked around curiously. Glancing over, he immediately noticed his mom sitting in the living room. To Lin Tian''s surprise, he also saw his dad, Lin Cheng, on the sofa. "Dad, aren''t you at work?" Seeing Lin Cheng, Lin Tian seemed puzzled. At this time, Lin Cheng would usually be at the pig farm. Giving Lin Tian a glance, Lin Cheng slightly lowered his head without speaking, just solemnly taking a drag of his cigarette. Seeing his dad''s serious face, and turning to look at his equally upset mom, Lin Tian felt something was amiss. He sat down on the couch, looking at them curiously, "What happened? Did something go wrong?" "Nothing''s wrong. Have you eaten? If not, ask your mom to cook something," Lin Cheng glanced at Lin Tian, shook his head, and snuffed out his cigarette in the ashtray. "I''ll go cook," Shi Qing said as she stood up to head for the kitchen. "No need, I just ate, I''m not hungry. What''s wrong with you two, you seem a bit down?" Lin Tian called out to his mom, who was about to leave, asking curiously. "It''s nothing. Just something at the pig farm." Seeing Lin Tian persistently inquiring, Shi Qing reluctantly explained. "What''s up with the pig farm?" Lin Tian asked, puzzled. "Nothing, just focus on your studies. Telling you won''t help!" Lin Cheng''s tone revealed some irritation as Lin Tian kept asking. Glancing at his visibly irritable dad, Lin Tian said nothing more. After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian got up and headed for his sister''s room. He planned to ask Lin Fang what exactly was going on. He wanted to see if she knew. With his dad clearly in a bad mood and not thinking he could be of any help, Lin Tian decided not to ask him. Instead, he intended to see if his sister knew the situation. Reaching his sister''s room, Lin Tian knocked on the door. "Who is it?" came Lin Fang''s voice from inside. "Me, open the door," Lin Tian said firmly. "Oh, coming!" Soon, Lin Tian heard the sound of a chair moving. Moments later, the door opened. "Brother, what''s up?" Seeing Lin Tian at the door, Lin Fang asked with some curiosity. Walking into the room, Lin Tian looked at his sister and asked somewhat bewilderedly, "Dad isn''t in a good mood today, do you know what happened?" Chapter 249 - 222 Almighty Expert Lin Tian! "Oh, you''re talking about that!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Lin Fang''s face flashed with sudden realization, and she said: "Yes, it seems that the whole city has had an outbreak of swine fever, and the pigs at our family''s pig farm have contracted it too. Dad is really worried to death!" "All of the more than a thousand pigs have it?" Lin Tianqi asked in surprise. "Yes, otherwise he wouldn''t be so worried." At this, Lin Fang pursed her lips. "I see" Hearing this, Lin Tian nodded in realization. All the income for Lin Tian''s family relied on this pig farm, so no wonder his dad was so worried now that the farm was facing this issue. Glancing at Lin Tian who seemed deep in thought, Lin Fang blinked and giggly said, "Brother, aren''t you really amazing? Do you have a way?" "Do you think I''m a vet?" Lin Tian replied with a glance at Lin Fang. "Seems like you''re not all-powerful after all!" Hearing this, Lin Fang''s face fell in disappointment. Even though Lin Fang''s understanding of Lin Tian wasn''t as deep as that of He Qianqian and Bu Mengting! But she still knew a bit about some of the miraculous things about him. So, she held a glimmer of hope for Lin Tian. Now hearing that even he had no solution, she couldn''t help but feel disappointed. After all, she still hoped that their family''s pig farm would be alright. Glancing at his somewhat disappointed sister, Lin Tian gave a faint smile, stroked his slightly stubbly chin, and chuckled, "It''s not entirely impossible!" Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What?" Lin Fang looked up in surprise upon hearing this. Lin Tian raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled lightly, "I mean, it''s not impossible to cure the sick pigs at home." "Really?" Lin Fang''s eyes widened as she looked at Lin Tian. "Why would I lie to you?" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. "Yay, that''s great, I knew brother had a way!" Lin Fang excitedly kissed Lin Tian on the cheek and then ran out with a face full of excitement. "Dad, brother said he has a way!" Listening to the shouts of his sister outside, Lin Tian wiped the saliva off his face, speechless. "What way, go away!" Following his sister''s shouts, soon came their dad''s somewhat irritable voice. ** At noon, after lunch, Lin Tian and Lin Cheng headed to the pig farm together, and seeing Lin Tian going, Lin Fang persisted stubbornly to go as well. Of course, Lin Tian''s reason for going to the pig farm wasn''t to treat the pigs or anything. It was just to hang out. Lin Cheng didn''t believe Lin Fang when she said Lin Tian could treat the pigs. Seeing that his dad didn''t believe him, Lin Tian didn''t explain anything either. Explaining such things was troublesome, and Lin Tian didn''t want too many people to know about his superpower. Even if those people were his parents. Lin Cheng drove towards the pig farm. Since the pig farm was in the suburbs, by the time the three of them arrived at the pig farm, it was already past three in the afternoon. After they got out of the car, Lin Cheng paid no mind to Lin Tian and his sister, busying himself with his own things. The pig farm was also overwhelmed with many issues, and he couldn''t manage it all. With his dad ignoring them, Lin Tian was also happy to be at ease. After getting out of the car, Lin Tian changed into another set of clothes, ready to check out the situation at the pig farm. Now was the time of the epidemic, so hygiene definitely needed to be well managed. While Lin Tian was changing clothes, Lin Fang also changed alongside him. As she changed, Lin Fang curiously watched Lin Tian, "Brother, what can you do?" Even though their parents didn''t believe in Lin Tian''s abilities, Lin Fang had unswerving faith in him. If brother said it was possible, then it definitely was. Especially since that one time Lin Tian had saved Lin Fang, she now even had a sort of blind trust in him, Noticing the curiosity in his sister''s eyes, Lin Tian smiled slightly, "You''ll see in a bit." Saying this, Lin Tian zipped up his jacket and headed towards the pig farm. "Hey, wait for me!" Seeing Lin Tian walking off, Lin Fang hurriedly finished dressing and followed after him. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian and Lin Fang arrived inside the pig farm. "Cough, cough... cough, cough..." As soon as they entered the pig farm, a chorus of coughs followed. Clusters of coughing sounds made it seem very congested. This was not the cough of humans, but of pigs. Frowning slightly, Lin Tian walked slowly to a pigpen and looked inside. At a glance, Lin Tian''s brow furrowed. The pigs in the pen looked listless and kept coughing. Lin Tian even noticed that the feces in the pen were loose, clearly indicating the pigs were still having diarrhea. Frowning, Lin Tian then moved to check the other pens. After a round, he found that the entire pen was in this condition, with almost no pig not coughing. During this, Lin Tian also noticed a few feeders injecting the pigs. However, Lin Tian saw that these few feeders looked listless too, sighing every now and then. After walking around, seeing someone injecting a pen of pigs, Lin Tian recognized the person, who seemed to be called Old Xu. With a glance at Old Xu, Lin Tian asked, "Old Xu, how is it? Any effect?" "Ah, what effect can there be, it''s tough!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Old Xu looked up at Lin Tian, then sighed deeply and shook his head. "Is the situation really that serious?" Lin Fang asked curiously from the side. "Every pig across the city is in the same condition. Tell me, is that serious or not? I''m afraid we can''t dodge this bullet! Sigh," Old Xu sighed once more. "Indeed, I don''t even know what to do!" Upon hearing the conversation of several people, another employee from a nearby pig pen interjected. Everyone''s mood seemed down, all appearing somewhat despondent. Although the pig farm wasn''t their own, everyone was not happy about the situation. After all, they all worked for this pig farm. If the entire farm were to shut down, their bonuses would disappear, and they might even lose their jobs. For Lin Cheng, if the entire farm were to shut down due to the epidemic, his entire career would collapse too. Millions of money would be gone. It was precisely because of this that Lin Cheng appeared so anxious. After walking around and realizing the severity of the epidemic, Lin Fang looked worriedly at Lin Tian and said, "Bro, is it possible?" Lin Fang was also very worried. After all, the entire family relied almost entirely on this pig farm. If the farm shut down, the family''s financial situation would definitely be ruined. Hearing his sister''s words, Lin Tian pondered for a moment and didn''t speak. To cure it, to manage it? Of course, it was possible. For Lin Tian, as long as he was willing, none of these were issues. Even without spending much, just a bottle of Level Zero Healing Water could take care of it. Even if one bottle wasn''t enough, two would certainly suffice. What really made Lin Tian hesitate was whether he should intervene or not. Based on Lin Tian''s current capabilities, even if their dad didn''t work and the pig farm shut down, Lin Tian''s family could still live well. They didn''t have to worry about finances. That was enough for Lin Tian. Lin Tian was wondering whether to just let it go. He didn''t need to save the pig farm because after all, he was wealthy. But then, thinking it over, Lin Tian shook his head. Thinking of the joy and focus Lin Cheng found in this pig farm, Lin Tian decided he still wanted to save it. Not for any other reason, but because this was Dad''s career. He was still young and should have something worthwhile to do, and he loved this pig farm. "Hey, bro, what are you thinking about?" Lin Fang said with a dissatisfied expression as Lin Tian had been ignoring her for a long time. "Ah? What''s up?" Startled, Lin Tian came back to his senses and asked curiously. "People were asking if you could handle it, and you, you just space out!" Seeing Lin Tian''s confused look, Lin Fang pouted a bit angrily. "Ah..." Scratching his head, Lin Tian smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I was distracted. What did you say? Can I handle it? Of course, I can! Who am I? I''m your brother, haha!" Saying that, Lin Tian laughed and strode out of the pigsty. "Really? What''s the plan?" Hearing Lin Tian''s confirmative tone, Lin Fang followed excitedly. "No worries, I''m a bit thirsty. Let me have a drink first," Lin Tian said, waving his hand as he walked toward the hall of the pig farm. "Hmph!" Watching Lin Tian just walk away, Lin Fang stomped her foot and quickly followed. Lin Tian really was a bit thirsty and wanted to get a drink before continuing. Upon reaching the hall of the pig farm, Lin Tian glanced around and noticed his dad there, along with a few other people. As his gaze swept over them, he suddenly paused, a look of surprise briefly crossing his face. Beauty! Lin Tian unexpectedly saw a beauty there. "Beauty" might not be entirely accurate, as she wasn''t very pretty. Her skin wasn''t fair, and it was even a bit dark. Lin Tian even noticed a few freckles on her face. But this girl made Lin Tian feel very comfortable. She had a wholesome look and also gave off a very healthy and sunny vibe. Lin Fang, who was following Lin Tian, noticed where his gaze was directed and quietly came over, whispering by his side, "What? You''ve taken a liking to her?" "Stop it. What are you talking about?" Lin Tian glanced at his sister, his curiosity piqued as he looked toward the girl, "Who is she? A new worker hired by our farm?" "She isn''t some worker. She''s actually a proper university graduate who started her own business after graduating. She''s opened a pig farm with four hundred pigs. She came here to learn from us before. By the way, her pig farm isn''t far from here." "Really?" surprise flickered in Lin Tian''s eyes upon hearing Lin Fang''s words. A girl who was a university graduate starting her own business, even managing to open such a large pig farm, indeed surprised Lin Tian. Noticing her brother continuously staring at the girl, Lin Fang giggled, "What? Want me to introduce you? I''m pretty close with Sister Li! But you should consider how Mengting feels." "Cut it out," Lin Tian rolled his eyes at his sister, shaking his head speechlessly before turning and walking toward the place to get a drink. Although the girl made Lin Tian feel very comfortable, he had no such thoughts about her. While Lin Tian went off to get a drink, Lin Fang rushed over to chat with the girl. Having drunk a large bowl of water and feeling much better, and since he had made up his mind to intervene, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate anymore and turned back toward the pigsty. The moment Lin Tian moved, the sharp-eyed Lin Fang spotted him and quickly grabbed the girl and chased after him. "Bro!" Just a few steps out of the hall, Lin Tian suddenly heard his sister''s voice from behind Hearing that voice, Lin Tian paused and turned around. As he turned, he immediately saw his sister running over with the girl. Chapter 250 - 223 Please Call Me Mr. Miracle! "Bro, this is Sister Li, Li Ke." Pulling the girl over to Lin Tian, Lin Fang immediately introduced her. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hello!" Since she had come over, Lin Tian felt too embarrassed to just walk away, so he smiled and greeted her. "Hello!" Seeing Lin Tian, Li Ke responded with a slight smile. "This is my brother, his name is Lin Tian, he''s been sneaking looks at you all this time! Haha!" After introducing Li Ke, Lin Fang pointed at Lin Tian and cheerfully introduced him. "What are you talking about, little girl!" Hearing his sister''s words, Lin Tian gave her a sharp look. "Er..." Hearing Lin Fang''s words, Li Ke appeared somewhat embarrassed. Linking arms with Li Ke, Lin Fang giggled and said proudly to her, "Sister Li, weren''t you worried about the epidemic? My brother said he can solve it!" "Oh?" Hearing this, Li Ke''s eyes instantly brightened. She had been driven to despair by the epidemic recently. Upon hearing this news, her eyes lit up immediately. "Are you a doctor?" Li Ke asked Lin Tian with a curious expression. Although she didn''t quite believe Lin Tian could do anything, she couldn''t help but hold on to a sliver of hope. "Uh, I''m not a doctor, I was just joking, don''t take it seriously," Lin Tian said, slightly embarrassed, and shot Lin Fang a glare. "Oh!" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, a tinge of sadness flashed across Li Ke''s eyes, and she managed a forced smile. "Why blame me when you clearly said it yourself!" Seeing her brother''s glare, Lin Fang muttered softly, feeling wronged. Shaking his head in disbelief, Lin Tian said to Li Ke with a smile, "You two chat, I''ll go take a look around." With that, Lin Tian turned and walked away. "Really!" Seeing Lin Tian walk away directly, Lin Fang pouted her lips in dissatisfaction. "Your brother is quite the character!" Seeing Lin Tian leave, Li Ke turned to look at Lin Fang in surprise. "Him? That''s just his stubborn temperament, don''t mind him. But I tell you, my brother is really amazing!" "Really?" Li Ke looked at Lin Fang with curiosity. "Absolutely, let me tell you..." Lin Fang began to boast excitedly. While Lin Fang talked about Lin Tian''s various miraculous feats, Li Ke responded half-heartedly. At that moment, she really didn''t have the mood to care about anything else. Her entire mind was focused on her pig farm. "What''s wrong? You seem distracted?" After boasting for a while, Lin Fang noticed that Li Ke seemed preoccupied and asked her curiously. "Ah? Oh? Do I? I think I''m fine," Li Ke replied with a forced smile. "It''s clearly something!" Seeing Li Ke refuse to admit it, Lin Fang rolled her eyes at her. Noticing that Li Ke wasn''t in high spirits, Lin Fang''s eyes lit up, and she giggled, "Sister Li, let''s go see my brother, I bet he''s about to make a move. He''s really amazing, let''s go take a look." "No, you go ahead." Li Ke just wasn''t in the mood. She didn''t think Lin Tian could do much, so she simply shook her head faintly. "Come on?" "You go!" Li Ke said, shaking her head faintly again. "Hmm... okay then!" Seeing that Li Ke really didn''t want to go over, Lin Fang didn''t insist any further and gave up. After chatting for a bit and realizing Li Ke wasn''t really there, and because Lin Fang really wanted to see what Lin Tian was up to, she soon excused herself and ran off to find Lin Tian. When Lin Fang found Lin Tian, he was just about to take action. "Bro, what are you doing?" Lin Fang asked curiously as she saw the glass bottle in Lin Tian''s palm. Turning his head to glance at his sister, Lin Tian smiled and lifted the glass bottle in his hand, saying, "This is what I''m going to use for the treatment." In Lin Tian''s palm was indeed the bottle of Healing Water he had just exchanged. "What is that?" Lin Fang asked, eyeing the glass bottle in Lin Tian''s palm with curiosity. "You''ll see soon enough!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile and without further ado, flicked his thumb and popped the bottle cap. Pop! The black bottle cap instantly fell off. "Go!" Lin Tian flicked his hand. Whoosh! With a flick of Lin Tian''s hand, the water in the bottle suddenly splashed out. As the water came out, Lin Tian''s mind moved on cue. Whoosh! The clear water instantly turned into a white mist. "Go!" Lin Tian glanced at the white mist floating in the air and swept his hand through it. Following Lin Tian''s motions, the white mist immediately flew towards the pigs in their pens and was absorbed through their nostrils as they breathed. Witnessing this miraculous scene, Lin Fang''s eyes widened in amazement. After finishing all this, Lin Tian clapped his hands and said, "All done." "Done?" Lin Fang looked at Lin Tian in astonishment. "Yes, all done," Lin Tian replied with a slight smile. He had just distributed the Healing Water from one bottle among more than fifteen hundred pigs. "Really?" Hearing this, Lin Fang looked at the pigs in their pens with astonishment. After a moment, Lin Fang turned her head and looked at Lin Tian with puzzlement, "Bro, they don''t look any different?" The pigs in their pens were all still lethargic and continued to sneeze relentlessly. Clapping his hands, Lin Tian turned and headed outside, saying as he walked, "It won''t be that quick, give it ten minutes. If you want to wait, then wait here a bit longer." When the Healing Water mist entered the pigs, Lin Tian had known the effect would come through. However, with one bottle''s worth spread amongst so many pigs, the drug''s potency was greatly diluted; it wasn''t going to work instantly but would probably take about ten minutes. Despite it taking some time, Lin Tian was confident of the outcome. "Ten minutes later?" Hearing this, Lin Fang paused for a moment. After hesitating briefly, she decided to wait and see, curious whether the effects would indeed be as miraculous after ten minutes. Chapter 251 - 223 Please Call Me Mr. Miracle!_2 After about five minutes, thinking of Li Ke''s worried frown, Lin Fang felt a stir in her heart and immediately hurried outside. She wanted to pull Li Ke over to watch the effects together. Even though the results hadn''t come out yet, Lin Fang had a lot of confidence in Lin Tian. When Lin Fang rushed out of the pigsty, ready to look for Li Ke, Li Ke was in the hall, frowning worriedly with Lin Cheng. "Sigh! I don''t know what to do!" Li Ke sighed, her face filled with helplessness. Helplessness! Li Ke really felt helpless. Her pig farm had just started when, unexpectedly, such a thing happened. Everything was going well, and she was about to get on the right track. Next year, Li Ke even planned to expand her pig farm, but then this disaster struck. "What should I do about the debt I owe the bank?" Thinking of the debts she took on for the pig farm, Li Ke felt her hair turning white with worry. If this epidemic couldn''t be cured, what then? Everything would be ruined. Hearing Li Ke''s dispirited voice, Lin Cheng took a deep drag on his cigarette, not uttering a word. After a while, Lin Cheng stubbed out the cigarette in his hand, took out another, and looking up at Li Ke, asked, "Li, didn''t you say that some expert from the province came to your factory for research last time? How did it go? Do they have any solutions?" "No, they just said they would give out the results as soon as possible and told me to wait patiently. But I can''t wait any longer, my pig farm is losing two or three pigs a day. I''m about to have a breakdown!" As Li Ke spoke about it, her face showed her distress. "Sigh!" Hearing this, Lin Cheng sighed, took a deep puff from his cigarette, and said resignedly, "I''m losing about ten a day here, too. It''s lethal!" Seeing Lin Cheng''s helplessness, Li Ke fell silent, her mood growing very heavy. After a moment of silence, suddenly, a phone ring broke the quiet. Hearing the ringing, Lin Cheng looked up to see that it was his own phone on the table that was ringing. Lin Cheng immediately answered: "Hello? Oh, hello, hello. What? No way! This... okay, okay, I got it. Mm, thank you." Once the call ended, Lin Cheng seemed to age ten years, sitting dispiritedly on the sofa. "What''s wrong, Uncle Zhang?" Seeing Lin Cheng''s state, Li Ke curiously asked. Without raising his head, Lin Cheng looked blankly at the floor and said, "I just got a call. The city is preparing to slaughter the sick pigs to prevent the spread of the epidemic." "This..." Hearing the news, Li Ke was stunned and her mouth hung open: "Then, what about the losses?" "The city is compensating thirty percent!" Lin Cheng said, somewhat dejectedly. "Thirty percent?" Hearing this figure, Li Ke''s brow furrowed instantly. Thirty percent wasn''t even enough to cover the cost of the pigs. It was foreseeable that with this rate of compensation, farmers would suffer severe losses. "What, what am I going to do?" Hearing the news, Li Ke suddenly felt completely at a loss. If compensation was based on this rate, Li Ke''s pig farm would collapse instantly, and her two years of effort would be in vain. Li Ke sat on the sofa, so anxious she was almost in tears. The conversation between the two was overheard by Lin Tian as he returned from the pigsty. Entering the hall, he glanced at the two dispirited figures, especially his father, whose eyes seemed completely lifeless. Seeing this, Lin Tian shook his head and comforted in a soft voice, "Maybe there''s a way out!" "It''s gone, it''s all gone!" Lin Cheng didn''t pick up on Lin Tian''s words, just staring blankly at the floor. Lin Cheng could imagine just how big his losses would be if all his pigs were slaughtered. In one night, his home could change drastically. It could even regress back to how it was before liberation overnight. "Sigh..." Thinking of this, Lin Cheng sighed heavily, hands buried in his hair, head bowed dejectedly. Li Ke also sat quietly, her face wooden. The slaughtering of the pigs posed a significant threat to Lin Cheng, and no less so for Li Ke. If it happened, Li Ke''s fledgling career would collapse, and she would end up in deep debt. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sadness! Sorrowful! Even a tinge of despair! How much she wished someone could save her, someone could help her. How she hoped for a miracle to occur. But all these... Alas! At the thought of this, Li Ke shook her head in dejection. "Sister Li!" Just when Li Ke felt she was on the verge of collapse, suddenly, a crisp voice came from outside. Li Ke looked up and immediately saw Lin Fang running in from outside. "Sister Li!" As soon as she reached Li Ke''s side, Lin Fang began to mutter softly. Hearing Lin Fang''s words, Li Ke couldn''t help but smile bitterly. Shaking her head, Li Ke looked at Lin Fang with a tired expression and a forced smile, "Fang, stop it, I''m really tired right now." She was really at a loss for words with Lin Fang. What time was it now, to be making such jokes. Saying that Lin Tian had performed "Magic," healed those pigs, and that it would take effect in ten minutes, demanding that she come and see for herself. Li Ke was truly speechless. "I''m not joking, my brother is really amazing. Let''s hurry, or else we won''t make it in time." Lin Fang had great confidence in Lin Tian and immediately pulled Li Ke to go with her. Li Ke really didn''t want to move, she waved her hand, not wanting to get up. "Come on, trust me!" Lin Fang still wanted to persuade Li Ke to join her. "What are you making all the noise for!" Already in a terrible mood, Lin Cheng, hearing his daughter''s incessant calling, felt a wave of irritation and shouted angrily as he raised his head. "I, I didn''t do anything, my brother said he could cure the swine fever..." Having never seen her father so angry, Lin Fang was suddenly scared and spoke timidly. Hearing this, Lin Cheng turned his head and glared at Lin Tian with a furious face, "What''s all this fuss about, don''t you know what time it is? How old are you? You''re so thoughtless!" "I..." Lin Tian opened his mouth, wanted to say something, but in the end, he just shook his head and didn''t say anything. Due to Lin Cheng''s outburst, the scene immediately fell silent, and the atmosphere became extremely heavy. No one spoke. Just like that, a minute passed, when suddenly a hurried footsteps came from outside. Accompanying the footsteps was a voice filled with surprise, "It''s working! It''s working! No more coughing! No more coughing!" Hearing the voice, Lin Cheng was startled and jerked his head up sharply. Upon raising his head, he saw a worker in a uniform, his face alight with joy, running towards them. "What''s going on?" Seeing the person, Lin Cheng asked with a furrowed brow. "No more coughing! No more coughing!" The man exclaimed with joy, sweating profusely on his forehead from running so fast. "What do you mean, no more coughing!" Hearing this, Lin Cheng''s heart tightened, he had a faint guess in his mind but he didn''t dare to believe it. "It''s the pigs! All those pigs have stopped coughing! They''re all better now! And they''re energetic too!" The worker caught his breath and managed to get the words out in one go. "What?" Upon hearing this, Lin Cheng''s eyes widened in disbelief. At the same time, Li Ke, who had a gloomy face, also brightened up at the news. "How, how is this possible!" Hearing this, Lin Cheng stood up in shock. "It''s true, they''re really better! Don''t know why, but the pigs suddenly stopped coughing, and they looked much more spirited, a lot of them have started getting up to eat their feed!" The worker also seemed in disbelief, still wearing a look of incredulity as he spoke. After a moment of stun, Lin Cheng came to his senses and quickly got up, "Let''s go, let''s take a look!" As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Cheng couldn''t wait and ran toward the pigsty. Seeing Lin Cheng leave, Li Ke was startled for a moment, looked at Lin Tian, and then quickly followed. Chapter 252 - 224: Magical "Brother!" Upon seeing that all the people had left, Lin Fang, who remained on the spot, looked at Lin Tian with an excited face. Even though she believed in Lin Tian''s abilities, hearing the news firsthand still made her very excited. She believed that all this must have been her brother''s doing. Glancing at his excited younger sister, Lin Tian smiled faintly, tilting his head, "Come on, let''s go take a look too." Although he was very confident in himself, Lin Tian still wanted to see the results of his efforts. As soon as Lin Tian entered the pigsty, he saw a crowd of people gathered together inside. These people all looked excitedly at the pigs inside the sty. "They''re indeed cured!" "Look, how lively! They''re completely fine. They don''t look sick at all!" "It''s miraculous, what happened! It''s unbelievable!" Voices of discussion came from the crowd, filled with shock. Lin Tian glanced at his father in the crowd, who was watching the scene with an excited expression, his face aglow, looking very invigorated. "It seems the effect is not bad!" Seeing the expressions of the people, even though he hadn''t seen the pigs at that moment, Lin Tian already had an idea in his mind. After thinking about it, Lin Tian still stepped forward a few paces, his gaze shifting to the pigs inside the pen. Upon looking, Lin Tian immediately noticed a difference. The pigs before were listless, like a defeated army, but now, they all seemed radiant and spirited. If the previous pigs were like a defeated army, then the pigs now looked like a victorious one. The spirit of the two was completely different. "It''s really, really completely healed!" While Lin Tian was observing the pigs, Lin Fang was also looking at them beside him. Seeing such a stark difference between earlier and now, Lin Fang was utterly astonished. Seeing his sister''s astonished face, Lin Tian smiled faintly. After thinking a bit, Lin Tian walked outside the pigsty. From the joyful demeanor of his father, Lin Tian knew that his Superpower Point had not been wasted. As Lin Tian walked out of the pigsty, Li Ke was staring at the scene before her with a shocked expression. She was looking at these lively pigs. She remembered clearly, just one hour ago she had been at the pigsty, and the pigs she had seen then were all listless, but now... Seeing this scene, Li Ke was completely stunned. She couldn''t comprehend how more than a thousand pigs had suddenly recovered. It all happened too fast and was too miraculous. It was as if magic had been cast. Magic? At the thought of this word, Li Ke was startled, thinking of something, she quickly turned her head. As she turned, she saw Lin Tian stepping out of the pigsty. Seeing the faint, confident smile on Lin Tian''s face, and recalling what Lin Fang had said before, Li Ke bit her lip and hurriedly followed Lin Tian. "Lin... Lin Tian!" Just as Lin Tian was thinking about whether he should return, suddenly, a somewhat hesitant voice came from behind. "Hmm?" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian turned around in surprise, and immediately saw Li Ke running toward him. "What''s wrong?" Lin Tian asked, glancing at Li Ke somewhat curiously. "You... did you do that?" Looking at Lin Tian, Li Ke suddenly seemed a bit nervous. "What did I do?" Hearing this, Lin Tian asked curiously. Despite asking, Lin Tian had a vague guess in his heart. "Did you heal those sick pigs?" Li Ke''s next words confirmed Lin Tian''s previous guess. "Is it really because of this matter?" Lin Tian muttered to himself silently, lifting his head to glance at the somewhat hopeful Li Ke, and said with a somewhat apologetic smile, "You misunderstood, I''m not that powerful." "Earlier Lin Fang even said" Seeing Lin Tian deny it, Li Ke seemed a bit anxious. "She doesn''t understand, she just knows how to boast!" Lin Tian said with a slight smile. Lin Tian didn''t want to lend a hand to help Li Ke. Although Li Ke was also quite attractive, Lin Tian couldn''t justify using a drop of his Superpower Points for her. To Lin Tian, a single drop of his Superpower Points was far more precious than millions of RMB. Using it on his own father was one thing, but for a woman he had just met... "Please, help me please! I... I''m begging you!" When she came, Li Ke didn''t really believe it was Lin Tian''s doing. But somehow, as they talked, she felt more and more likely that Lin Tian was responsible. It might also be that Li Ke was afraid to face the reality, viewing Lin Tian as her last hope. "I..." Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, suddenly, he was taken aback. Ding! An electronic synthesized voice rang in his mind: "Ding, Task: Fulfill Li Ke''s wish, cure the swine fever in her pig farm. Reward upon completion: two Superpower Points. Note: This task must be completed within one day." Hearing this voice, Lin Tian was taken aback. After a pause, Lin Tian''s face broke into a radiant smile, "What did you just say? Help you cure the swine fever in the pig farm. No problem, I agree!" "Ah?" Li Ke was taken aback by Lin Tian''s prompt agreement. After being stunned for a while, Li Ke looked at Lin Tian with some disbelief, "Can you really cure those sick pigs?" Glancing at the somewhat doubting Li Ke, Lin Tian smiled faintly, "Whether I can or not, you''ll find out soon enough. Just tell me, do you want my help?" "Yes!" After hesitating for a moment, Li Ke finally nodded. Though still skeptical, at this moment Li Ke had no other option but to clutch at straws. The miraculous change in Lin Cheng''s pig farm also kindled a sliver of hope in her heart. Maybe it really could work. "Brother, what are you guys doing?" Just as Lin Tian and another had finished discussing, Lin Fang suddenly walked out from the pigsty and hurried over when she saw them. Glancing at his sister, Lin Tian said casually, "Nothing much, I''m going to check out Li Ke''s pig farm in a bit." "Lin Tian is planning to help me," added Li Ke at that moment. "Really?" Hearing this, excitement flashed across Lin Fang''s face as she grinned at Li Ke, "Sister Li, didn''t I tell you my brother is amazing?" "Uh..." Seeing his sister constantly boasting about him, Lin Tian was speechless. Half an hour later, the three of them arrived at Li Ke''s pig farm. Standing inside the pigsty, the sound of coughing and even heavy breathing filled his ears. Looking at the pigs in the pens, Lin Tian found that their condition was similar to the pigs at his own farm, and some were even more severely ill. "How about it? Can you do it?" Noticing Lin Tian''s focus, Li Ke watched him nervously. "No problem, I can!" After scanning the pig pens again, Lin Tian nodded. Healing was certainly possible; if he had cured 1,500 pigs at his own farm, these 400 were surely manageable. "Do we need to prepare anything?" Li Ke asked immediately. "No need!" Lin Tian shook his head and then waved his hand. Whoosh! With Lin Tian''s gesture, a thin stream of water suddenly appeared in the air. This fine stream was none other than a bottle of Level Zero Healing Water that Lin Tian had exchanged. "This..." Seeing the sudden appearance of the water stream, Li Ke''s eyes widened. "Go!" Lin Tian flicked his wrist. Whoosh! Immediately, the fine water stream transformed into white mist. This white mist appeared and then flew towards the pigs. It flowed into their bodies through their nostrils. Watching this magical scene, reminiscent of a mage, Li Ke stared wide-eyed, incredulous. After a moment, noticing something, Li Ke suddenly raised her head, her face full of shock. Cough! The frequent coughing sounds were gone. The heavy breathing by his ear had also disappeared. "This..." Stunned for a moment, Li Ke quickly walked over to the pig pens and looked directly at the pigs. Upon checking, Li Ke was momentarily dumbfounded, then her face lit up with joy. All better! Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All better! Unbelievably, all the pigs had recovered and Li Ke had noticed that they looked much more spirited than before. After watching for a while, Li Ke quickly ran to another pig pen. The same! The pigs inside were also completely healed! Li Ke moved from pen to pen, becoming more and more thrilled as she did. All better, they were all better! Incredible! It was simply unbelievable! Seeing Li Ke''s excited face, Lin Tian smiled lightly. Meanwhile, a synthesized electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind: "Ding! Task: Fulfill Li Ke''s wish to cure the swine fever in her pig farm has been completed. Reward: two Supernatural Points." As the voice sounded, Lin Tian then noticed two golden droplet-shaped Supernatural Points slowly emerging in the Sea of Consciousness. Looking up at the Supernatural Points in the Sea of Consciousness, Lin Tian murmured in satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad, two more Supernatural Points added to the account. Now it''s turned into seven Supernatural Points!" Having helped Li Ke solve her problem, Li Ke specially treated Lin Tian to a meal! Back at home, Lin Tian lounged with legs crossed, watching TV, completely at ease! Buzz~! Suddenly, the phone on the coffee table vibrated! Lin Tian picked up the phone and saw it was Shen Yiran calling! Lin Tian answered the phone and said with a laugh: "Hello, beautiful, missing me?" "Lin Tian? Stop joking, I need a favor!" Shen Yiran''s voice sounded somewhat serious on the phone! "What is it?" Feeling that something was off, Lin Tian sat up straight and became serious! "It''s like this, a classmate of mine seems to be having some mental issues, she''s currently in the hospital. Could you come and help?" Shen Yiran hesitated! "This" Mental issues? Lin Tian was somewhat speechless! "She''s a very good friend of mine, please help!" Shen Yiran was very sincere! After pondering for a moment, Lin Tian nodded: "Okay, I''ll come and see, but I can''t guarantee I''ll be of help!" "Great, I''ll text you the address..." Five minutes later, Lin Tian left the house! Chapter 253 - 225 Lin Tian is very annoyed! People''s Hospital, after Shen Mengyi finished her call, she put her cellphone into her pocket and, after a brief thought, turned towards Room 808 nearby. Reaching the door of the room, Shen Mengyi pushed open the door and walked in. By the time Shen Mengyi arrived, there was already a crowd inside the room. This was a VIP room, quite spacious, and at that moment, a young girl was lying on the hospital bed. The girl appeared to be in her twenties, her complexion very pale. "Ah, I don''t know what to do," someone sighed. "Indeed," another person sighed upon hearing this. The doctors from the hospital had already visited and tried many methods, but none had worked. They said there wasn''t much else to try for now, other than to keep her on sedatives to see if that might help. Otherwise, they would have to send her to a psychiatric hospital. "I know a doctor who is quite authoritative in psychiatry, I''ll ask him to come over tomorrow," a middle-aged man in a suit with a potbelly said. "Professor Liu had also come before and said there''s nothing he could do. It seems quite troubling," another middle-aged man, in his forties or fifties, sighed. "We have to try," the man sighed again. Seeing everyone''s expressions and then looking at Wang Hong, who was lying on the bed, pale-faced, Shen Mengyi interjected, "I just called a classmate of mine to come over, he''s very professional in this area." "Who? Your classmate?" After hearing Shen Mengyi''s words, everyone turned their gaze towards her. "Mengyi? Your classmate? Will that work?" asked a tall, thin young man with a smile as he looked at Shen Mengyi with undisguised admiration. After giving Wang Lei a glance, Shen Mengyi shifted her eyes away from his face and explained softly to everyone in the room, "My classmate is really good, especially with matters related to the supernatural. I''ve heard he even caught ghosts before!" "Ghosts..." Upon hearing this, most people in the room furrowed their brows. Many present did not believe in such supernatural stuff. They thought it was all charlatans and superstitions. Seeing the expressions on everyone''s faces and knowing they didn''t believe her, Shen Mengyi quickly explained, "Really, he''s very capable. You''ll see when he comes, really, I..." "Little Meng..." At that moment, a man in his forties interrupted Shen Mengyi. This middle-aged man glanced at Shen Mengyi and shook his head; "Little Meng, I know you care about Xiaohong, and I appreciate your gesture, thank you. But we really don''t need that." "I..." Hearing the man''s words, Shen Mengyi became anxious, quickly saying, "He really is very capable. You will see when he comes. Really!" Shen Mengyi''s face appeared quite anxious. Wang Hong was her good friend, and she didn''t want her to continue suffering, which is why she had called Lin Tian. Seeing Shen Mengyi''s anxious expression, Wang Lei next to her felt a pang of heartache and then looked up at the middle-aged man: "Dad, Mengyi means well, let''s just let her friend come and take a look, it doesn''t hurt." The middle-aged man opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing, implying his tacit consent. However, despite this, there was clear skepticism in his eyes. If not for considering that Shen Mengyi was an outsider and that she meant well for his daughter, he would never agree to these nonsensical things. What era was it now to still believe in ghosts and such? It wasn''t just this middle-aged man who thought this way; others shared the sentiment. Even Wang Lei was no exception. His recent agreement with Shen Mengyi was purely to please her. From the first moment he saw Shen Mengyi, Wang Lei had fallen for her! Time passed without notice, and ten minutes later, suddenly, Shen Mengyi''s cellphone in her pocket vibrated. Shen Mengyi took out her phone and saw it was Lin Tian calling. Seeing the call, she immediately answered, "Hello, Lin Tian, where are you?" "I''ve arrived," came Lin Tian''s familiar voice over the phone. "You''ve arrived? That was fast. Come to the 8th floor of the inpatient department, I''m in room 808." Hearing that Lin Tian had arrived so quickly, Shen Mengyi appeared surprised on her face, stunned for a moment before responding. "I mean I''m right outside the room now, 808, right? One minute," Lin Tian''s calm voice transmitted through the phone. "What?" Mengyi''s face froze upon hearing this. After a moment''s pause, Shen Mengyi, holding her phone, hurriedly ran towards the room door. Seeing Shen Mengyi''s actions, everyone in the room looked towards the door. Even though they were skeptical about the person Mengyi mentioned, everyone was curious, and they also wondered what kind of person was coming. With surprise, Shen Mengyi opened the room door. Upon opening the door, she immediately saw Lin Tian standing outside the door, smiling and holding his phone. "You..." Seeing that Lin Tian indeed had come, Shen Mengyi appeared very surprised. "Surprising, isn''t it!" Lin Tian smiled slightly, seeing the astonishment on Mengyi''s face. "That was too fast, I couldn''t have imagined," Mengyi said, still somewhat dazed by Lin Tian''s presence. After a moment''s hesitation, recalling something, Shen Mengyi quickly pulled Lin Tian by the hand into the room, anxiously saying, "Can you see what''s wrong with my friend? You must save her." Seeing Mengyi pulling Lin Tian by the hand so naturally and adeptly made Wang Lei, who was curiously watching from the side, instantly jealous and visibly upset. His look towards Lin Tian was also full of hostility. As Shen Mengyi pulled him into the room, Lin Tian had just walked in when he noticed Wang Lei''s hostile gaze. Glancing at Wang Lei and noticing his look, Lin Tian then turned to look at Mengyi beside him and instantly understood. With a slight smile, Lin Tian held Mengyi''s hand a bit tighter. Noticing Lin Tian''s action and seeing him holding Shen Mengyi''s soft hand tightly, Wang Lei felt uncomfortable inside. "Look, what is wrong with my friend?" At that moment, Shen Mengyi was oblivious to these undercurrents, only pulling Lin Tian towards Wang Hong''s bed. Approaching Wang Hong''s bed, Lin Tian had also lost interest in paying attention to Wang Lei and turned his gaze towards Wang Hong. After looking at Wang Hong for a moment, Lin Tian stepped forward, came to the side of the bed, slightly bent over, and reached out to touch Wang Hong''s forehead. "What are you doing!" Seeing Lin Tian''s action, the onlookers immediately cried out. Hearing these voices, Lin Tian paused, looked up at the crowd, and said calmly, "I''m checking!" "What are you checking? Don''t mess around!" The crowd looked at Lin Tian, all wearing wary expressions. Ever since Shen Mengyi mentioned she was calling a classmate of hers, they hadn''t trusted Lin Tian much. Their agreement to let Lin Tian come was purely out of respect for Mengyi. But though they allowed him to come and look, they didn''t dare to let him do anything. They knew nothing about him; what if he caused some harm? Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the deep distrust in everyone''s eyes, Lin Tian was annoyed. Yet out of respect for Mengyi''s face, Lin Tian suppressed his annoyance and said sternly, "I''m not doing anything; I''m just feeling her forehead." "That''s not okay either, who knows what you''re up to!" Just as Lin Tian''s words fell, a distrustful voice came from behind him. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian frowned, slowly straightened up, and turned around. Lin Tian was very annoyed inside! Chapter 254 - 226 Remember! Dont Ask Me! Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at Wang Lei. The person who had just spoken was indeed Wang Lei. Seeing that everyone in the room distrusted Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi became anxious and hurriedly said, "Lin Tian is really powerful, you should just let him continue." "Who knows what he''s up to? What if something happens to Little Hong?" At this time, someone else interjected. "Exactly, better to be cautious. This isn''t something to be careless about. Who knows where this guy''s from?" A middle-aged woman in her forties also chimed in at this point. Trust! Doubt! Lin Tian felt the full force of the room''s distrust and suspicion. This sensation made Lin Tian quite uncomfortable. Taking a deep breath and glancing at the anxious Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian forcibly suppressed his annoyance. Forget it, for Mengyi''s sake, I''ll tolerate it a bit longer! A flash of anger in his eyes, Lin Tian looked at the crowd, his gaze slowly sweeping their faces, and said in a deep voice, "I''m not doing anything, just touching the forehead." If these guys keep going on and on, I won''t guarantee it! Suppressing his anger, Lin Tian thought irritably! "Just let Lin Tian try, he said he''ll only touch the forehead," stated Shen Mengyi immediately after Lin Tian''s statement, raising her voice. Mengyi felt uncomfortable with everyone''s attitude, expressing her displeasure. She even regretted a bit having Lin Tian come over. But since Lin Tian was here, he definitely had to give it a try. "Fine! Then have a look, but remember, you can only touch the forehead!" These people still gave Shen Mengyi some face, considering that she was acting in Wang Hong''s best interest. So, despite their deep distrust of Lin Tian, they finally conceded. Seeing no objections from the crowd, Lin Tian immediately went back to the bedside of Wang Hong, reaching out and bending over towards her forehead. "Be careful, don''t make any other movements, take care!" Before Lin Tian''s hand even touched Wang Hong''s forehead, a thick voice tinged with doubt once again reached Lin Tian''s ears. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian paused and a flash of anger crossed his face. Damn it! What an attitude, as if I were asking something of you! Absurd! As soon as his hand touched Wang Hong''s forehead, Lin Tian immediately entered his Sea of Consciousness, "System, check Wang Hong''s condition." "Ding! The system is checking now" Hearing this sound, Lin Tian patiently waited. When he saw Wang Hong, Lin Tian realized something was off. Or rather, she seemed to have been affected by some negative energy. Because he wasn''t sure, that''s why Lin Tian wanted the system to check. The system had indicated that a check required physical contact with Wang Hong, which is why Lin Tian had to touch her forehead. "Ding!" After a few seconds, an electronic synthesized voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind, "Ding, after the system''s check, there is a slight malevolent energy on Wang Hong, which can be cleared with a Level 1 Calming Talisman." "Calming Talisman?" Lin Tian was startled to hear this. A Calming Talisman? Lin Tian didn''t have such a thing; he had previously exchanged for a Talisman superpower, but that was for exorcising ghosts, not a Calming Talisman. "Ding, the Calming Talisman is a variation of the Vajra Talisman, there is no need to create a new superpower, the host can exchange it directly!" The system''s electronic synthesized voice echoed in his ear! "That''s relieving! Seeing how anxious Mengyi is, I might as well exchange for one, even if it''s at a loss!" Lin Tian muttered to himself inwardly and withdrew his consciousness from the Sea of Consciousness! "Are you done yet? How long are you going to touch her?" As Lin Tian withdrew his consciousness from the Sea of Consciousness, an impatient voice reached his ear. Upon hearing this, Lin Tian withdrew his consciousness, raised his head, and swept a look behind him. It was that Wang Lei again! Giving Wang Lei a cold glance, Lin Tian stood up. After a moment''s thought, he turned to Shen Mengyi beside him and asked, "Do you have any paper and a pen?" "Huh?" Stunned for a moment, Shen Mengyi hastily nodded, "Yes, I do!" As she spoke, Shen Mengyi began rummaging through her white purse. In no time, she took out a pen and a palm-sized piece of white paper. Holding the pen in one hand and supporting the paper with the other, Lin Tian focused for a moment, then began to draw. Phew! Lin Tian''s hands moved swiftly, almost completing the drawing in one fluid motion. Before long, a dizzying talisman was finished. The instant it was completed, an extremely faint golden light flashed across the entire talisman. Aside from Lin Tian, no one else noticed this light. "Got a lighter?" Holding the talisman, Lin Tian turned to look at the people in the room. "What are you doing?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, someone frowned and looked at him. Drawing a talisman, and now asking for a lighter. Some people had already guessed what Lin Tian was up to. "Burn the talisman, then drink the talisman water and it''ll be fine!" Lin Tian said calmly. "Nonsense!" Before anyone in the room could respond, suddenly, a loud shout came from outside. As the sound echoed, the closed door was violently pushed open. When the door was pushed open, an old man with a head full of white hair, leaning on a cane, stormed in with an imposing air. Upon entering, the old man pointed at Lin Tian and angrily scolded the crowd, "Who is this? Who invited him? All this superstitious nonsense! What a disgrace!" "Dad!" "Grandpa!" "Dad!" Seeing the elderly man come out, everyone in the room was shocked and quickly approached. "Get him out of here!" The old man pointed at Lin Tian with his cane, his face full of anger. "Go out, go out, you leave first." Hearing the old man''s words, someone immediately came over and gently tried to pull Lin Tian out. Meanwhile, people tried to appease the old man in a placating tone, "Dad, don''t be angry, it''s just that Wang Hong''s classmate said he would come and try something." "Right, we just let this person come to have a try. Don''t be angry. It''s just for fun." "This is something to play with? Drinking talisman water, are you crazy?" The old man was still fuming, his face livid with rage. "Our minds aren''t sick, we wouldn''t, we wouldn''t, don''t be angry." "Exactly, exactly, our heads aren''t broken, it''s just for fun, just for fun!" Clearly, the old man held a high status in the household; when he became angry, everyone tried to soothe him. But when these people said these things, they clearly did not consider Lin Tian''s feelings. Hearing their words, a flash of anger crossed Lin Tian''s face. What the hell! What do they think of me? A lunatic? Fuck! I generously came to help save your daughter, your family member, yet you treat me like a fool. Endure! Lin Tian really couldn''t hold back anymore! Raising his head, Lin Tian coldly swept his gaze over these people and roared, "Damn it, don''t come begging me later! It won''t work even if you beg! What a load of crap!" With that said, Lin Tian turned and walked away angrily. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not playing anymore! I''m done playing. What a load of crap! Lin Tian''s sudden outburst left everyone dumbfounded. Watching Lin Tian storm off with a face full of rage, Wang Lei was stunned for a moment, then a hint of malice crossed his face as he angrily shouted at Lin Tian: "Kid, watch how you talk!" As he spoke, Wang Lei charged towards Lin Tian, seemingly ready to hit him. Chapter 255 - 227 He Can Still Save "What are you doing? What are you doing? Why are you doing this?" Seeing Wang Lei trying to rush over and start a fight, Shen Mengyi was startled and hurriedly stood between the two men. But Wang Lei was very strong and broke through Shen Mengyi''s obstruction, charging straight towards Lin Tian! "You little..." Wang Lei reached out to grab Lin Tian! Lin Tian''s face turned cold, and he responded with a backhanded slap! Smack! In an instant, Wang Lei was sent flying! Wang Lei fell to the ground, completely dazed! "Why are you hitting people? That''s right, why hit someone!" Seeing this scene, Wang Lei''s relatives started shouting, and a few men even looked ready to rush over! Lin Tian stood his ground, looking on coldly! If these people dared to come over, Lin Tian wouldn''t mind teaching them a lesson! Lin Tian was already feeling quite irritable inside! "Alright, alright, stop arguing!" Eventually, none of those people charged over, as the female relatives pulled the men back, preventing a fight! Seeing they weren''t coming over, Lin Tian sneered and turned to leave! He didn''t even bother with Shen Mengyi! Just as he stepped out of the hospital room, suddenly, a piercing scream came from the corridor outside: "My child, oh my child!" Upon hearing this scream, everyone was taken aback. At the same time, a synthetic electronic voice echoed in Lin Tian''s mind. :"Ding! Task: Fulfill Zhu Xiaoxiao''s wish and save her son. Note: This task must be completed within three minutes. Failure to complete the task within the allotted time will result in failure. Reward for completing the task: two Supernatural Points." "This..." Lin Tian was taken aback upon hearing the synthetic voice. "Baby! Baby! Wah... Wah!" While Lin Tian was stunned, another piercing scream reached his ears. The voice was filled with immense grief. After a moment of shock, Lin Tian snapped out of it and quickly turned towards the source of the sound, moving swiftly. "Wah, baby, baby..." As Lin Tian walked away, Zhu Xiaoxiao''s cries could still be heard, intermittent but continuous. Hearing the scream filled with sorrow, Wang Lei and the others were also startled, and they too quickly left the hospital room. Curiosity. They were all very curious about what was happening. By the time Wang Lei and the others reached the corridor outside, a crowd had already gathered there. Many people had come out of their rooms upon hearing the cry. Even more people, driven by curiosity, headed towards the hospital room from where the cry was emanating. As she came out of the hospital room, Shen Mengyi just so happened to see Lin Tian quickly heading towards the room from where the cries were coming. Seeing Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi thought for a moment and then followed. When Lin Tian arrived at the hospital room from where the cries were coming, a crowd had already gathered outside. Squeezing through the crowd, Lin Tian peered through the gaps between people into the room. At a glance, he saw a woman in her thirties lying on a hospital bed. And on that bed was a young boy of about seven or eight years old. The boy''s eyes were tightly closed, and his face was completely devoid of color. "Baby! Baby, wah, don''t leave mommy, don''t leave me!" Zhu Xiaoxiao was lying on top of the child, her face full of pain and sorrow. Glancing past Zhu Xiaoxiao, Lin Tian noticed a middle-aged man standing beside the hospital bed, his face filled with grief; although he wasn''t crying, his eyes were red. Also standing in the room were many doctors, all of them looking solemn, their seriousness tinged with a hint of helplessness and apology. "What happened?" "Yes, what''s going on?" At that moment, whispers of curiosity rose from the surrounding crowd. "It seems this child was in a car accident the day before yesterday and hasn''t gotten out of critical condition. Today, there was a sudden turn for the worse, and even the doctors are at a loss," someone who was in the know whispered an explanation. "That''s really sad, what a pity!" "Yeah, the kid is so young, such a waste. Sigh!" A wave of sympathetic voices rose among the crowd. Wang Lei and his group happened to hear these discussions as they arrived. Hearing these voices, Wang Lei and the others also showed looks of pity on their faces. After all, the child was still so young. "What a pity..." Seeing this scene, Wang Lei''s father sighed softly. "Well, there''s nothing to be done about it. Let''s leave, it''s such a pity. Don''t crowd around here." The old man who had reprimanded Lin Tian started to scold now that he had heard the surrounding discussions. Seeing such a young child dying, he couldn''t help but feel troubled and sighed. "Dead? Is this child already dead?" When Lin Tian heard the discussions around him, he also seemed somewhat shocked. After a moment of stunned silence, his consciousness quickly entered the Sea of Consciousness and inquired, "System, what''s going on? Is this child dead?" "Ding! Strictly speaking, the child isn''t completely dead yet. If you administer the Healing Water within five minutes, his life can still be saved," the system immediately answered Lin Tian''s question. "Not dead yet?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback, then a flicker of realization crossed his eyes. The fact that he had to be completely dead within five minutes probably explained why the system had given him a mission completion time limit of five minutes. Realizing the time limit, Lin Tian was shocked, and when he checked, he saw that two minutes had already passed. With this in mind, Lin Tian didn''t delay any further and his consciousness withdrew from the Sea of Consciousness as he pushed through the crowd towards the inside. Lin Tian was very strong, and he pushed the people blocking the way aside forcefully. "Hey, what are you doing!" "Why are you pushing, what''s the hurry!" Wang Lei and his family, who were already turning to leave, stopped in their tracks when they heard the commotion behind them and turned around in astonishment. As they turned, they saw Lin Tian pushing his way through to the inside. "Is that him?" Seeing Lin Tian, Wang Lei and his family were all taken aback. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not just them, even Shen Mengyi was stunned to see Lin Tian making his way into the hospital room. Ignoring the dissatisfied murmurs around him, Lin Tian used his hands to clear the people in front of him. Lin Tian''s hands were very strong, and with a gentle push, he forcefully cleared the way through the crowd in front. Once he had cleared a path through the crowd, Lin Tian went straight through the gap. By the time those people wanted to get angry, Lin Tian had already entered the hospital room. The conflict that suddenly arose outside immediately drew the attention of the doctors inside the room. Meanwhile, Zhu Xiaoxiao and her husband were still immersed in their grief and had not noticed. Seeing Lin Tian barge in, the doctors furrowed their brows, staring at him with displeasure, but they didn''t say anything. To them, it was very likely that Lin Tian was a relative of the deceased. Lin Tian glanced over the doctors and, without regarding them, headed straight for the hospital bed. At the same time, Wang Lei and his family, who were about to leave, saw Lin Tian barge into the hospital room. Curious, they stopped in their tracks and walked back over. They were eager to see what Lin Tian was up to. Approaching the bed, Lin Tian glanced at the little boy on it, whose face was pale as snow. At that moment, Zhu Xiaoxiao was lying on top of the boy. To give the little boy the Healing Water, he would need Zhu Xiaoxiao to move aside. After looking at Zhu Xiaoxiao, who was lying on the bed in agony, Lin Tian thought for a moment and then patted her on the shoulder. "Pat!" Feeling someone patting her shoulder, Zhu Xiaoxiao wiped her tears and looked up. As Zhu Xiaoxiao raised her head, a delicate face came into Lin Tian''s view. And Zhu Xiaoxiao, with tears streaming down her face, looked even more pitiable. Seeing Zhu Xiaoxiao, Lin Tian was also taken aback. He hadn''t expected Zhu Xiaoxiao to be so attractive. After a moment''s pause, Lin Tian came back to his senses, pointed at the little boy on the bed, and smiled faintly, "He can still be saved." Chapter 256 - 228: Shocked! "What?" Zhu Xiaoxiao was clearly taken aback upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. "I mean your son can still be saved!" Lin Tian smiled as he pointed at the little boy on the hospital bed. "Really... really?" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhu Xiaoxiao was taken aback, and then a trace of hope flashed across her face. At this moment, Zhu Xiaoxiao''s husband, Wang Qiang, also noticed Lin Tian. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Qiang furrowed his brow and looked at Lin Tian coldly, "Who are you!" Wang Qiang''s tone was somewhat icy, clearly not happy. Raising his head and glancing at Wang Qiang, Lin Tian spoke indifferently, "I said your son can still be saved." The conversation between Lin Tian and Zhu Xiaoxiao finally brought the doctors in the hospital room back to their senses. They then realized that Lin Tian was not a relative of the deceased. He seemed like a madman, yet he claimed that the boy could be saved. Stunned for a moment, two doctors immediately came over. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As soon as these two doctors arrived, they began pulling Lin Tian towards the outside of the hospital room, while saying bluntly, "Where did you come from? Get out, stop talking nonsense!" As they spoke, they forcefully pulled Lin Tian trying to drag him out. But Lin Tian''s strength was not something two people could contend with; if Lin Tian didn''t want to leave, they simply couldn''t move him. Lin Tian let the two doctors pull him, his footsteps immobile, his expression calm as he looked at Zhu Xiaoxiao and said solemnly, "Your son can still be saved, trust me, there isn''t much time left!" Lin Tian''s tone was very calm and confident. "This..." Seeing Lin Tian''s very young but self-assured face, Zhu Xiaoxiao hesitated. She did not believe that Lin Tian could do it, did not believe that Lin Tian could save her son. But at this moment, Zhu Xiaoxiao still hoped someone could save her son, even though this hope was so faint, so ludicrous. "What''s this nonsense! Get out!" At this moment, the other doctors in the hospital room also regained their composure and began pushing Lin Tian out with darkened faces. While pushing Lin Tian, they shouted angrily at him, "Stop spouting nonsense, get out, get out!" Meanwhile, other doctors explained to Zhu Xiaoxiao and her husband, "The patient''s heart has already stopped beating, even a divine being arriving would be useless!" "This..." Hearing this conversation, Zhu Xiaoxiao hesitated once again. The noise inside the hospital room also let the onlookers outside know what was happening. Initially, when Lin Tian entered, they guessed whether he was a relative of the deceased. But after hearing the doctors'' conversation inside, they finally realized that Lin Tian was just an outsider. And yet he claimed he could revive the dead patient. Seeing this scene inside the hospital room, the people outside immediately began to talk animatedly. "This guy must be from a psychiatric hospital." "I think it''s very likely, completely crazy!" "Maybe the guy really has some skills!" someone interjected at that moment. "Blowing smoke, the doctors already said, the heart has stopped beating, how can he save him, think he''s a god or what." "The doctors said that even a divine being arriving wouldn''t help." "It''s quite evident, this guy is just a fraudster." "Definitely." Seeing Lin Tian, many people branded him as a scammer in their minds. After all, it''s normal for people to categorize someone who claims they can resurrect the dead and boasts about his own abilities as a scammer. Seeing Lin Tian''s appearance inside, Wang Lei, who had been peering in, laughed. He enjoyed watching Lin Tian make a fool of himself. After giving Lin Tian a glance, Wang Lei turned his head to Shen Mengyi, who was also looking inside, and laughed, "Mengyi, your classmate has some serious skills, claiming he can bring the dead back to life, so amazing!" Though he said this, the scoff in Wang Lei''s tone was unmistakable. "He must have had a reason!" Shen Mengyi was very annoyed today, and at Wang Lei''s mockery, she just snorted coldly. "Making trouble out of nothing! Ridiculously absurd!" Seeing the clamor in the hospital room and hearing Lin Tian''s ''big talk,'' the old man who started to drive Lin Tian out sneered, tapped his cane hard on the floor, and then turned away with a cold face. He no longer wanted to watch this farce. This young man was simply baffling. He was grateful he hadn''t arrived any later; otherwise, allowing this man to give his granddaughter the talisman water would have been unbearable. As the old man turned to leave, Lin Tian was still trying to persuade Zhu Xiaoxiao inside the hospital room: "Since you think your son is already dead, what harm is there in letting me try? Maybe I really can do it!" "This..." Hearing this, Zhu Xiaoxiao hesitated again. "Get out! Drag him out!" Seeing that several people couldn''t move Lin Tian, an obviously older doctor shouted loudly. He really didn''t want to hear any more of Lin Tian''s nonsense. Seeing Zhu Xiaoxiao still hesitating, and glancing at the timer given by the system, Lin Tian''s face flashed with urgency. Thirty seconds! Only thirty seconds left. Scanning the hesitating Zhu Xiaoxiao, Lin Tian knew it was no use waiting for her consent. Gritting his teeth, he immediately walked straight toward the hospital bed. "What are you doing!" Seeing Lin Tian''s action, an alarmed shout arose from the hospital room. Lin Tian was very strong, and with his movement, the doctors who were originally pulling on him were also forcefully pulled forward. "What are you doing!" Seeing Lin Tian walking toward his son, Wang Qiang immediately ran over and blocked Lin Tian''s way. With a glance at Wang Qiang, Lin Tian simply brushed him off with his arm. Lin Tian was very strong, and although he didn''t use much force, with just that gentle brush, he directly knocked Wang Qiang to the ground. Knocking Wang Qiang to the ground, Lin Tian strode forward and lifted the child from the hospital bed himself. "What are you doing!" Seeing Lin Tian''s act, the previously hesitating Zhu Xiaoxiao instantly screamed and lunged at Lin Tian. Lin Tian ignored Zhu Xiaoxiao, who was lunging at him, and holding the little boy, he looked at the boy''s pale lips and gently wiped them with his hand. Whoosh! As Lin Tian moved, a small stream of water magically appeared inside the boy''s lips and then flowed through the gaps. "Let go! Give me my child back!" Zhu Xiaoxiao lunged at him with a desperate fierceness. Seeing Zhu Xiaoxiao''s frenzied state, Lin Tian was startled and quickly handed the child back to her. Seeing her son, Zhu Xiaoxiao quickly took him, carefully cradling him in her arms. "Drag him out! Call the police! Hurry up and call the police!" Lin Tian''s sudden actions truly startled the doctors. If something happened to a corpse in the hospital, the impact would be too severe. "Baby, don''t be afraid, don''t be afraid, Mommy is here, Mommy is here." Holding the child tightly, Zhu Xiaoxiao whispered soothingly, as if the child were still alive. Meanwhile, Wang Qiang, who Lin Tian had knocked to the ground, had now stood up. At this moment, Wang Qiang''s face was filled with rage. It was bad enough that his child was dead, but now someone dared to mess with his child''s body. This was absolutely intolerable! In a burst of anger, Wang Qiang picked up a chair next to him and viciously swung it at Lin Tian. "Mommy..." But before the chair could completely come down, suddenly a somewhat weak voice sounded. Hearing this voice, Wang Qiang''s body stiffened, and he turned his head in shock. This sudden voice caused the notoriously noisy hospital room to fall instantly silent. Everyone stood still, everyone held their pose! As if they were statues. Chapter 257 - 229: Flesh and White Bones of Life and Death! After a moment of stunned silence, thinking of something, everyone turned their gaze to the ground, to the child cradled in Zhu Xiaoxiao''s arms. Everyone wore a look of shock on their faces, tinged with some doubt. They wondered if they had just experienced an illusion. "Mommy, why are you crying?" The voice of a child that followed sent another jolt through the people present. "Baby?" Hearing this voice, Zhu Xiaoxiao, who had been muttering to herself, was also startled and quickly opened her eyes. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw her son staring at her with his dark and lustrous eyes, filled with confusion as if wondering why his mother was crying. "Baby? Baby?" Seeing her son awake, Zhu Xiaoxiao was stunned and held the little boy in her arms motionless for a few seconds. A few seconds later, she came back to her senses and hugged the child, sobbing in pain. Wang Qiang watched this scene in a daze. Seeing his son truly awakened, he let go of the chair he had been holding and lunged forward. "This..." Witnessing this miraculous scene, the doctors who had wanted to push Lin Tian out earlier were also dumbfounded, their faces a picture of disbelief. "He''s awake! He''s awake! It''s incredible!" The old man had walked only a few steps when a cry of surprise came from behind him. The voice was filled with astonishment and disbelief. Hearing this voice, he frowned and turned around. As he turned, he saw his grandson staring dumbly at the hospital room. "What''s the matter?" Seeing this, he furrowed his brows. "That little boy is awake, he''s come back to life!" Wang Lei said somewhat foolishly. "What?" On hearing this, the old man frowned, his first reaction one of disbelief. But the looks and words of the people around him made him puzzled. "Yay! I knew Lin Tian could do it!" Seeing this, Shen Mengyi appeared extremely excited, clenching her fists firmly. Lin Tian''s previous experiences had also annoyed Shen Mengyi, but now the fact that he had actually pulled off this unbelievable feat filled her with exceptional excitement. Hearing the incredible, astonished voices around him, the old man was taken aback, and then he made his way through the crowd to look inside. At a glance, he was dumbstruck. He saw the little boy had already stood up. This... Watching this scene, he was completely frozen, staring in disbelief. This sight had a profound impact on him. At the same time, a synthesized electronic voice sounded in Lin Tian''s mind: "Ding. The wish of Zhu Xiaoxiao to revive her son has been fulfilled. Mission completed, reward of two Supernatural Points awarded." With the sound of this synthesized voice, Lin Tian immediately felt two golden droplets, resembling Supernatural Points, appear within his Sea of Consciousness. Hearing this voice, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. At long last, the mission was completed. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He scanned the hospital room with a glance. As everyone was still in shock, no one paid attention to him. Wanting to avoid trouble, Lin Tian saw this as an opportunity and quietly turned to leave. As Lin Tian left the hospital room, although the onlookers were curiously watching him, no one stopped him. Passing by Wang Lei and the others, Lin Tian paused slightly, scanning them briefly before continuing on with a calm expression. Watching Lin Tian''s resolute steps and the retreating figure, for some reason, the old man who had scolded Lin Tian thought of his earlier words: "Don''t ask me for help; it''s no use even if you do!" Initially, he took these as a joke, but now... For some reason, he started to feel worried. Seeing Lin Tian leave, Shen Mengyi paused, then hurriedly followed, calling out as she ran, "Lin Tian! Lin Tian!" Hearing the faint voice behind him, Lin Tian momentarily paused, but after a brief hesitation, he did not turn around and instead continued forward. "Hey! Wait for me!" Seeing Lin Tian not stopping, Shen Mengyi grew anxious and quickened her pace, catching up to him with a jog. Eventually, Shen Mengyi caught up to Lin Tian at the elevator entrance. Seeing Lin Tian stop, Shen Mengyi caught her breath and glared at him, "Why are you running so fast!" Turning to glance at Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian turned his head back around without speaking, quietly waiting for the elevator to arrive. Seeing that Lin Tian remained silent, Shen Mengyi glanced at him, and with a turn of her eyes, she slowly moved closer to Lin Tian and touched his arm, "Hey, are you still angry?" "Angry about what?" Lin Tian turned his head to look at Shen Mengyi, asking with a touch of surprise. "About what happened earlier in the hospital room," Shen Mengyi clarified. As soon as she mentioned it, Lin Tian understood and chuckled, "I was a bit annoyed at the time, but I''m much better now." Seeing Lin Tian''s reaction, Shen Mengyi slightly lowered her head, nibbling her red lips, a flicker of remorse crossing her face as she said: "They did go a bit too far. I''m sorry, I shouldn''t have asked you to come." As she said this, a gleam of apology showed in Shen Mengyi''s eyes. Seeing Shen Mengyi''s apologetic expression, Lin Tian smiled faintly, "It''s all right, you meant well. Really, I''ve let it go. Besides, they will definitely come and ask for my help again!" "What?" Hearing this, Shen Mengyi was taken aback and looked up at Lin Tian in surprise. Seeing Shen Mengyi''s astonished expression, Lin Tian''s face revealed a hint of confident smile, "The illness your classmate has can''t be cured by ordinary medicine. I guess they will eventually have to come and beg me." When Lin Tian said this, he appeared very confident. The problem with Wang Hong couldn''t be treated with just ordinary medicine. Having seen Lin Tian''s ability today, when they are out of options, they will still come to seek his help. Lin Tian was very confident about this. "Then you" Seeing Lin Tian, a flicker of astonishment passed through Shen Mengyi''s eyes, along with a tinge of worry. It was concern for her good friend Wang Hong. "Ding!" Before Shen Mengyi could finish speaking, suddenly, the elevator door in front of them opened. Glancing at the opening elevator door, Lin Tian immediately walked over. As he entered the elevator and saw Shen Mengyi still standing outside somewhat stunned, he teased with a smile, "Shall we go together?" "Eh" Hesitating for a moment, Shen Mengyi then stepped into the elevator. There was no one else in the elevator, and as soon as Shen Mengyi entered, Lin Tian immediately pressed the button for the first floor. Feeling the elevator slowly descending, Shen Mengyi turned to Lin Tian with a hesitant expression, "So, will you save Xiao Hong?" Shen Mengyi still wished for her good friend to be well. But after the way Wang Hong''s family treated Lin Tian today, and seeing that Lin Tian was angry, Shen Mengyi felt somewhat uncertain. Glancing at the worried Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian smiled faintly, "We''ll talk about that when the time comes." "You" Looking at Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi opened her mouth wanting to say something, but ultimately she fell silent. Casting a passing glance at Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian didn''t say anything. Will he save Wang Hong? Lin Tian wasn''t sure himself. It would depend on the attitude of Wang Hong''s family. If they continued to be so unreasonable, as if he owed them money, Lin Tian definitely would not treat her. What a joke! If it weren''t for Shen Mengyi, he wouldn''t have come back at all! However, Lin Tian had met Wang Hong a couple of times before, and she seemed quite nice, unlike her family! "Ding!" In the silence between the two, the elevator slowly reached the first floor and the doors gradually opened. Walking out of the elevator, Lin Tian looked at Shen Mengyi beside him and asked, "Are you going back to school?" "Mhm!" Shen Mengyi nodded lightly. It had been quite a while since she left school, and it was getting late. If she didn''t head back soon, she wouldn''t be able to get into the dormitory. "Then let''s go together," Lin Tian said with a faint smile, then took the lead and started walking forward. Remembering the miraculous scene from earlier, Shen Mengyi hesitated, "How did you do that just now?" "What?" Lin Tian asked with a curious expression. "I mean, how did you manage to save that little boy?" Shen Mengyi looked steadily at Lin Tian, her eyes still filled with a touch of bewilderment. Life and death, flesh and bones. What kind of realm is that? The thought that Lin Tian could actually bring someone back from the dead left Shen Mengyi bewildered, and she even found Lin Tian somewhat terrifying. After scanning Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian smiled slightly, "Actually, the little boy wasn''t dead yet, I just helped him. If it had been five minutes later, I couldn''t have done anything." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Shen Mengyi let out a sigh of relief. Good, Lin Tian wasn''t as formidable as she thought. The idea of someone being able to revive a dead person was too frightening to contemplate. It even crossed the line of Shen Mengyi''s mental threshold. Fortunately, fortunately, Lin Tian wasn''t that monstrous. "That''s still pretty amazing, what can''t you do?" Hearing that Lin Tian was not as horrifying as she had imagined, Shen Mengyi''s gaze towards Lin Tian became much warmer. When someone becomes too terrifying, it can actually create a sense of fear and distance. Lin Tian also sensed this change and, seeing Shen Mengyi''s curious eyes, he smiled lightly and took Shen Mengyi''s small hand, gazing into her eyes with a smile, "I can''t have children." "What are you doing?" Shen Mengyi''s face flashed with panic as her hand was suddenly seized by Lin Tian. In her panic, there was also a hint of shyness. Holding Shen Mengyi''s soft hand, Lin Tian looked at her teasingly, "Why have you been avoiding me lately?" "What, I haven''t been avoiding you!" Lin Tian''s hand was warm, and feeling the heat from his hand, Shen Mengyi''s heart became even more chaotic, beating wildly as if a small deer were jumping inside. Flushing with shyness and embarrassment, Shen Mengyi lowered her head slightly. Seeing this, Lin Tian carefully lifted Shen Mengyi''s chin with his other hand, his gaze fixed on her eyes as he smiled, "You still say you haven''t, so why do you flee?" Lin Tian''s gaze was very intense, and very naked. Shen Mengyi found Lin Tian''s stare too much to bear. Under that gaze, she felt her whole body melting. Unable to stand Lin Tian''s insistent eyes, Shen Mengyi turned away in a flurry, quickly pulling her hand back and running outside, calling out, "I don''t know what you''re talking about." Watching Shen Mengyi, who looked like a shy little deer fleeing in a panic, Lin Tian smiled slightly, shook his head, and followed her out. You little vixen, sooner or later I will consume you! Chapter 258 - 230: Without Face, You Are Nothing! By the time Lin Tian stepped outside the hospital, he happened to see Shen Mengyi standing alone at the entrance, seemingly waiting for a car. Upon seeing Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian walked over to her. After a while, Shen Mengyi had regained her composure, and the initial shyness on her face was gone. Seeing Lin Tian, she suggested, "It''s quite late, shall we take a taxi back? We can go Dutch." "Actually, I have a better idea," said Lin Tian with a slight smile upon seeing Shen Mengyi. "What idea?" Shen Mengyi turned her head curiously looking at him upon hearing this. Under the somewhat dim streetlight, Shen Mengyi looked even more enchanting, especially with her attentive and curious demeanor, which was incredibly appealing. Lin Tian glanced at Shen Mengyi, smiled slightly, and then grabbed her hand and dashed toward the nearby alley. "Hey, what are you doing!" Lin Tian was so forceful that Shen Mengyi had no choice but to run along with him. After covering some distance, they eventually stopped in a deserted corner. "What are you doing?" Seeing that Lin Tian had finally stopped, Shen Mengyi tried to pull her hand free from his grip, but Lin Tian held it tightly and she could not get it out. Looking at Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian said playfully, "Didn''t you want to see a different method? I''ll take you!" With that, he stepped forward and tightly hugged her. "What! What are you doing!" Startled by Lin Tian''s embrace, Shen Mengyi hurriedly tried to push him away. Holding Shen Mengyi tightly, Lin Tian did not let go of his grip and then used his mind to activate his power. Whoosh! In an instant, invisibility. Then, Lin Tian kicked off the ground. Whoosh! In an instant, Lin Tian took off into the air with Shen Mengyi. "What are you doing, let go!" Shen Mengyi continued to struggle violently. But after a while, feeling something unusual, Shen Mengyi suddenly opened her eyes in astonishment. "Ah!" Immediately, Shen Mengyi let out a sharp scream. "How is it! How does flying feel!" Holding Shen Mengyi tightly, feeling the wind on his face, Lin Tian laughed loudly. "You, you" Looking down at the buildings below and the dim lights, Shen Mengyi was stunned. "Feels great, right! Haha!" Seeing Shen Mengyi in shock, Lin Tian smiled smugly, then with a thought, he flew toward the school with her. Lin Tian was extremely fast, and the fierce wind blew ceaselessly, causing Shen Mengyi''s hair to dance in the wind. It was the nighttime, and the weather was a bit cold, made colder by the strong wind, making Shen Mengyi feel chilly. Noticing the chill in Shen Mengyi in his embrace, Lin Tian did not slow down but gently pressed her head against his chest, using his back to block the fierce wind. With her head resting in Lin Tian''s embrace and tight against his chest, Shen Mengyi could distinctly feel the strong and powerful beating of Lin Tian''s heart. Moreover, Lin Tian''s embrace was quite warm. The fierce wind was howling outside, but inside Lin Tian''s arms, Shen Mengyi suddenly felt very secure. It seemed that as long as she was here, she had nothing to fear. Lin Tian distinctly felt the change in Shen Mengyi. Initially, when he held Shen Mengyi, she was somewhat resistant, her muscles tensed. But gradually, as she leaned in his embrace, her muscles slowly relaxed. Lin Tian even felt her steady breathing. Sensing this, Lin Tian slowly decreased his speed. Eventually, Lin Tian paused in mid-air. Hovering in mid-air, Lin Tian looked down at Shen Mengyi in his arms. At this moment, Shen Mengyi had not yet realized that they had already stopped. She was quietly leaning against him. Seeing Shen Mengyi so peaceful in his arms, Lin Tian slowly leaned down and gently kissed her forehead. "Pop!" Feeling a warm kiss on her forehead, Shen Mengyi was startled and quickly raised her head. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Whoa" As she raised her head, her lips were instantly enveloped by his. "Whoa" Shen Mengyi''s eyes widened. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian gently landed with Shen Mengyi on the rooftop of the women''s dormitory. By then, Shen Mengyi''s face was still slightly red. Seeing the shy Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian chuckled, "We should hang out more often to enhance our bond!" "Who wants to enhance a bond with you!" Shen Mengyi spat at Lin Tian and then, blushing, ran towards the staircase. "Haha" Lin Tian watched Shen Mengyi with a grin until she disappeared from sight, then he withdrew his gaze. ** The next morning, just after Lin Tian finished his fourth class and was planning to head back to his dorm, suddenly, the class advisor called him. "Lin Tian, where are you now?" "On my way back to the dorm. What''s up?" Lin Tian found it odd that the advisor would call him, as he wasn''t a class leader or someone the advisor usually needed to contact. "Here''s the thing, Principal Zhu wants to see you, could you please come to the principal''s office?" said the advisor very politely, almost as if thinking Lin Tian had some connections that required the principal''s attention. "The principal wants to see me?" Hearing this, Lin Tian frowned, his face showing even more confusion. Why would the principal want to see him? After hanging up the phone, Lin Tian pondered for a while and ultimately turned towards the principal''s office. Although Lin Tian could ignore it, he decided to give the principal some face. ** As Lin Tian walked towards the principal''s office, inside, Zhu Ziqiang was warmly hosting Wang Lei. "Come, please sit, please sit!" while inviting Wang Lei to sit, Zhu Ziqiang personally poured him a cup of tea. After placing the freshly poured tea on the coffee table in front of Wang Lei, Zhu Ziqiang sat on the opposite couch and looked at Wang Lei with a smile, "How''s the old man?" "Not bad! Just worried about my sister''s issues," Wang Lei nodded slightly. "Ah, I am powerless about Xiao Hong''s issue." Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqiang sighed, his expression becoming somewhat gloomy. After sighing, Zhu Ziqiang looked at Wang Lei, "How is Xiao Hong now?" "The situation isn''t very good, otherwise, I wouldn''t have come to ask for Lin Tian''s help this time." Wang Lei had already heard Lin Tian''s name when Zhu Ziqiang made the call earlier. "Didn''t the old man hate this the most?" Zhu Ziqiang also knew that they had called Lin Tian because Lin Tian could draw talismans. But as far as he knew, Wang Chenggong hated this the most. "We had no other choice," Wang Lei explained. Thinking, Wang Lei looked worriedly at Zhu Ziqiang, "Lin Tian won''t refuse, will he?" Upon hearing Wang Lei''s words, Zhu Ziqiang laughed heartily, a relaxed expression on his face, "Don''t worry, you can be assured!" Zhu Ziqiang appeared very confident. If one were to speak about rankings at the school, aside from the Party Secretary, he was the boss. "That''s good!" With a slight smile, Wang Lei nodded. Wang Lei wasn''t really worried; he had just asked casually. "Knock knock..." While the two were talking, suddenly there was a knocking sound. Hearing the knocking sound, Zhu Ziqiang restrained his smile and said sternly, "Come in." "Creak~!" With the sound of the door opening, Lin Tian pushed the door and entered. Upon entering, Lin Tian saw two people sitting on the couch. Glancing around, Lin Tian immediately spotted Wang Lei sitting on the opposite couch. Seeing Wang Lei, Lin Tian''s expression hardened, and the smile that had been on his face slowly faded, turning somewhat icy. This guy, he dares to come looking for me! The moment he saw Wang Lei, Lin Tian understood why he was there. No one else but Wang Hong''s issue. "It seems Wang Hong''s condition is more severe than I imagined," Lin Tian thought to himself. Otherwise, he believed they definitely wouldn''t have come so early. However, to Lin Tian''s surprise, they could actually get the principal involved; clearly, their family had significant influence. Seeing Lin Tian, Zhu Ziqiang immediately stood up, his face brimming with a smile, "This must be Mr. Zhang, right? Please, have a seat." Glancing at Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian said nothing and walked over to sit down himself. The sofa was very soft and comfortable. Seeing Lin Tian sit down, Zhu Ziqiang smiled and said, "Lin, you must know Mr. Wang. He would like to ask you to come help, could you consider it?" "I cannot!" Glancing at Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian flatly refused. "This..." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s definite answer, Zhu Ziqiang was completely taken aback. He couldn''t believe that Lin Tian dared to answer him like that. And with such a cold tone, it was completely unexpected. Glancing at the somewhat stunned Zhu Ziqiang, Wang Lei turned his head and offered, "How much money do you want?" When he said this, Wang Lei''s attitude didn''t seem pleading but rather like giving charity. It seemed as if by speaking, Lin Tian would be eager to come over. Hearing this tone, Lin Tian was very displeased. Furrowing his brow, he turned his head to look at Wang Lei, word by word he said, "I said, I am not going!" "You!" Wang Lei was directly angered by Lin Tian''s firm attitude, glaring at him. Coldly glancing at Wang Lei, Lin Tian got up and walked towards the door, saying as he went, "I''ve said it, it''s useless to ask me! Don''t bother coming back in the future!" "You, stop right there!" It was only when Lin Tian was almost out the door that Zhu Ziqiang finally reacted, slamming his hand on the coffee table and standing up. Fury! Zhu Ziqiang was very angry, his face turning a steely blue. In his own school, he had never been treated like this, and today a student had actually sullied his dignity, which upset him greatly. He was the school principal! As far as he was concerned, as long as he gave an order, the student should scurry about to complete it! But this student had actually ignored him! What about his dignity? Hearing Zhu Ziqiang''s angry voice behind him, Lin Tian paused, slowly turned around, and with a smirk that was not quite a smile looked at Zhu Ziqiang: "Principal Zhu, are you a pig? I give you face because you''re the principal; if I don''t, you are nothing!" "You!" Zhu Ziqiang was truly provoked, pointing at Lin Tian, his hand trembling with rage. Chapter 259 - 231 I Think You Are a Pig! "Kid, do you know who you have offended? I want you dead, and you won''t survive tonight! Understand?" Seeing Lin Tian''s arrogant demeanor, Wang Lei looked at him with a cold expression. "Dead?" Hearing this, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes. At that moment, the rage in Lin Tian''s heart could no longer be contained. The smile on Lin Tian''s face slowly faded, and he quickly walked towards Wang Lei. "What are you doing?" Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Wang Lei hurriedly got up. Honestly speaking, he was not afraid of Lin Tian. Lin Tian seemed to be only 1.7 meters tall, while he was taller at 1.8 meters. But he was truly frightened by Lin Tian''s slap yesterday! Lin Tian, with a cold face, didn''t say a word but quickly stepped in front of Wang Lei and reached out to grab him. Seeing Lin Tian''s movement, Wang Lei hurriedly tried to block with his hand. Slap! But Lin Tian was too fast. As soon as Wang Lei moved his hand, he felt his head being grabbed. Gripping Wang Lei''s hair harshly, Lin Tian pressed down forcefully! He slammed Wang Lei''s head against the coffee table! "Bang!" Instantly, Wang Lei''s head and the coffee table crashed together, scattering cups all over the floor. Meanwhile, the tea from the teapot spilled out, splashing onto Wang Lei''s face. "Ah!" The scalding tea immediately spilled onto Wang Lei''s face, causing him to scream in agony as his face instantly swelled. Viciously pulling up Wang Lei, Lin Tian pressed down again! Bang! Wang Lei''s head harshly collided with a teacup, instantly shattering it, and several fragments embedded themselves in Wang Lei''s skin. Lin Tian, pulling Wang Lei''s head, caused blood to gush from it immediately. "Ah, ah!" Wang Lei screamed in pain. "Hmph!" Seeing Wang Lei in this miserable state, Lin Tian snorted coldly and flicked his hand. Slap! Lin Tian''s strength was immense, and with a flick of his hand, he threw Wang Lei to the ground. "Ah, ah!" Lying on the ground, Wang Lei screamed in agony, wanting to touch his face but not daring to do so, as it was embedded with shards of glass. "You, you..." Seeing Wang Lei in this state, Zhu Ziqiang was stunned, pointing at Lin Tian in shock and anger! Glancing at Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian took a large step forward. "What are you doing?" Seeing Lin Tian advancing, Zhu Ziqiang staggered back a step, his face awash with fear. "Idiot!" Lin Tian delivered a harsh slap. Instantly! Zhu Ziqiang''s left cheek swelled up immediately, and the whole person was knocked to the ground by Lin Tian. Having swept a glance at Zhu Ziqiang, who lay on the ground not daring to rise, Lin Tian disdainfully spat and turned to leave. "Bang!" Hearing the loud door slam, Zhu Ziqiang''s body instinctively shuddered. "Huff, huff!" Zhu Ziqiang lay on the ground, feeling a bit dazed in his head. It took him a while to come to his senses. Once he did, Zhu Ziqiang hurriedly got up. As he rose, his hand involuntarily touched his swollen cheek. Instantly, Zhu Ziqiang felt a tearing pain on his face. "Tss..." Drawing in a sharp breath, anger flashed across Zhu Ziqiang''s face! Extreme anger! Zhu Ziqiang had never expected someone to dare hit him in the school, especially a student. Utter lawlessness! Thinking this, a rage welled up inside Zhu Ziqiang. He couldn''t suppress this rage! Covering his swollen cheek, Zhu Ziqiang quickly walked to his desk. Upon reaching the desk, Zhu Ziqiang immediately called the school security. "Hello, security office? Hurry up and arrest someone for me. He dared to openly assault the principal in the principal''s office, secure him for me! Yes, bring him here first." After hanging up the phone, Zhu Ziqiang prepared to walk outside, anger coursing through him. After a few steps, hearing the scream behind him, Zhu Ziqiang stopped and turned back to Wang Lei, crouching beside him, and asked, "Lei, shall I call an ambulance for you?" "No need! Get that kid arrested! Damn it, if I don''t kill him today, my last name isn''t Wang!" Clutching his cheek tightly, Wang Lei was furious. He still felt the glass embedded in his cheek. Seeing Wang Lei''s bloody face, Zhu Ziqiang really wanted to teach Lin Tian a lesson, but he restrained himself, deciding to take care of Wang Lei first. Thinking this, Zhu Ziqiang immediately called the medical office: "Hello, medical office? This is Zhu Ziqiang" Meanwhile, having slammed the door with force, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. After thrashing someone, Lin Tian always vented some of his inner resentment. Lin Tian was not the kind to be overly outrageous, but his temper was certainly not good either. If someone really provoked him, Lin Tian didn''t mind showing them his unpleasant side. Thinking of Wang Lei''s arrogant demeanor as if he were the best under the heavens, Lin Tian felt extremely annoyed. "Idiot, you won''t die if you don''t court death!" Muttering coldly, he thought for a moment, then took out his cell phone and made a call. "Yes, that''s the situation, alright, thank you for the trouble!" After chatting for a while, Lin Tian hung up the phone. Lin Tian knew that assaulting Zhu Ziqiang would naturally lead to some subsequent troubles. Lin Tian had already anticipated this, after all, no matter what, Zhu Ziqiang was a university president and held some minor authority. If Lin Tian did nothing, retaliation was certain. Lin Tian was not afraid of this and could even make Zhu Ziqiang suffer a setback again. Since Zhu Ziqiang was a figure in the official circles, suppressing him with a higher authority was simple. After Lin Tian made a call to Zhong Guo, with Lin Tian''s help, Zhong Guo had been promoted again and had become an important leader in the province! Zhong Guo was very enthusiastic towards Lin Tian, generally responsive to any request. This time, he agreed to have Zhu Ziqiang apologize to Lin Tian. Lin Tian did not take this matter to heart. For him, it was all a minor episode. Humming a tune, Lin Tian headed towards the school dormitory. Suddenly, Lin Tian paused and looked up at the electric patrol car ahead. Before Lin Tian, a blue electric patrol car was rapidly approaching him. Lin Tian recognized this patrol car, it was used by the school security. At that moment, three uniformed security guards were sitting in the electric patrol car. Seeing the patrol car, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he then stopped in his tracks. Lin Tian could see that the car was coming for him. The patrol car was speeding. Just after Lin Tian had stopped walking, the car reached him. The moment the car stopped, the three security guards charged towards Lin Tian. "Get him!" As soon as they got out, two guards lunged at Lin Tian, each grabbing one of Lin Tian''s arms, fearful that Lin Tian might escape. The two held on tightly, and being grasped in this manner made Lin Tian very uncomfortable. With a flick of his hand, Lin Tian snorted coldly, "What are you doing?" "You hit someone, what do you think? Get up!" Seeing Lin Tian not cooperating, one of the guards tightened his grip on Lin Tian''s arm, attempting to pull Lin Tian forward, but completely unable to move him. "What''s wrong, where are we going?" Lin Tian flicked his hand, directly shaking off the hands of the two security guards that were holding his arms. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Kid, you''ve got some nerve, daring to hit the principal! Come with us to see the principal," said the third security guard seeing Lin Tian''s defiant attitude. He frowned, and slowly pulled out a black police baton from the car. Glancing indifferently at the black baton in the man''s hand, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed, "To see Zhu Ziqiang? Fine, I''ll go on my own!" Saying this, Lin Tian turned around and headed back to the principal''s office. Seeing Lin Tian walk away, the three security guards were stunned and then hurriedly followed him. Lin Tian''s steps hastened, his footsteps rapidly pattering. Lin Tian couldn''t believe that Zhu Ziqiang, this guy, was still so unselfaware and had even thought about having security fetch him. Fine! Then let it be! With a cold face, Lin Tian quickly walked towards the principal''s office. ** In the principal''s office, Zhu Ziqiang helped Wang Lei up and seated him on a sofa. Seeing Wang Lei''s face covered in blood, Zhu Ziqiang consoled, "Hang in there, the medical team will arrive soon." Covering his face, feeling the blood still oozing out, Wang Lei said bitterly, "What about that kid?" "I''ve sent for the security to catch him, he will be here soon," Zhu Ziqiang explained. "I must kill him!" Wang Lei said, covering his face, bitterness evident in his tone. Hearing this, Zhu Ziqiang said nothing but touched his cheek swollen like a steamed bun, a cold flash passing through his eyes. In the school, he had never suffered such humiliation; he couldn''t rest without venting his anger. "Bang!" As he thought, suddenly, a loud door-slamming noise came. "Bang!" The sound was loud, as if someone had kicked the door open. Hearing the noise, Zhu Ziqiang, who was considering how to teach Lin Tian a lesson, was startled and quickly turned to look at the door. Turning his head, he then saw Lin Tian standing expressionlessly outside the door. "You" Seeing Lin Tian, Zhu Ziqiang gasped. For some reason, he felt a bit panicky. Coolly sweeping his gaze over Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian chuckled coldly and slowly walked in. "What are you doing!" As Lin Tian entered, the three guards who followed burst in as well. Having seen Lin Tian kick the door, they reprimanded him as soon as they entered. Seeing three uniformed officers armed with black police batons, Zhu Ziqiang, who had been somewhat uneasy, instantly calmed down. With a cold snort, he pointed at Lin Tian, "Detain him!" Coolly staring at Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian taunted, "I see you''re really a pig." Saying this, Lin Tian slowly walked towards Zhu Ziqiang. Seeing Lin Tian approaching, Zhu Ziqiang''s face instantly panicked, he stepped back in a flurry and yelled at the three security guards, "Stop him!" Hearing Zhu Ziqiang''s order, the three security guards hurried over and blocked Lin Tian''s path. Seeing the three uniformed security guards in front of him, Zhu Ziqiang felt emboldened, his face clouded with hatred as he said, "Do you even understand what you''re doing? Do you still want to graduate?" "Whether I graduate or not isn''t up to you," Lin Tian said, facing Zhu Ziqiang calmly. "It is up to me, you''re expelled tomorrow. Still thinking about graduating, laughable!" Staring at Lin Tian, Zhu Ziqiang chuckled coldly. Lin Tian didn''t respond, just stared at Zhu Ziqiang, observing his slightly balding forehead. Suddenly, Lin Tian was reminded of his high school principal. That lascivious principal who he had brought down. "Looks like they''re all the same" Muttering softly, the corners of Lin Tian''s mouth tilted slightly upwards. Meanwhile, Zhu Ziqiang was still blabbering non-stop: "I don''t know how someone like you even got into this school. Don''t bother coming tomorrow. Wait to go to jail! Clueless! Trash." Zhu Ziqiang said, looking at Lin Tian fiercely. Staring at the incessantly talking Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian snorted coldly, then stepped forward. Chapter 260 - 232 The Principal Is Flabbergasted! "Block him!" Zhu Ziqiang was startled to see Lin Tian stepping forward. Suddenly, three security guards charged at Lin Tian, and one even swung a baton towards Lin Tian''s head. Whoosh! The black baton sliced through the air, aiming directly for his head. Narrowing his eyes, Lin Tian reached out his hand. Smack! Lin Tian firmly grasped the baton in his hand. With a tug Whoosh, Lin Tian yanked the black baton over. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The security guard couldn''t hold on and had to let go; even though he released it quickly, his palm still throbbed with searing pain. Holding the black baton, Lin Tian glanced at it and then gave it a snap. Crack! In an instant, Lin Tian had snapped the black baton in two. "Snap!" Lin Tian threw the broken baton to the ground. "This..." Seeing the baton broken in two on the ground, everyone was stunned. This baton wasn''t made of wood; it had steel inside. And Lin Tian had just broken it with his bare hands? This, this... Witnessing this scene, everyone was dumbfounded. Lin Tian, glancing at the few stunned people, stepped towards Zhu Ziqiang. Seeing Lin Tian coming, the three security guards instinctively tried to stop him. "Hmm?" Lin Tian glared. "Uh..." Intimidated by Lin Tian''s glare, the three security guards immediately felt a chill in their hearts, feeling somewhat uneasy. After a cold glance at the three men, Lin Tian walked directly past the security guards towards Zhu Ziqiang. "Stop him! Stop him for me!" Zhu Ziqiang''s face flashed with panic as he saw Lin Tian approach. But no matter how much Zhu Ziqiang shouted, the three security guards behind him didn''t dare to move. Lin Tian''s show of strength had thoroughly shaken them. Lin Tian''s power was too abnormal. They certainly didn''t want to suffer broken bones, or worse, lose their lives. Seeing the three security guards afraid to move, and Lin Tian steadily advancing step by step, Zhu Ziqiang truly panicked. Staggering backward, he called out while retreating, "What are you doing? What are you doing? Do you know who I am? I''m the principal! You''re committing a crime!" As he retreated, Zhu Ziqiang became increasingly panicked. He was so bewildered that he didn''t think to run, but kept moving backward. Lin Tian pressed on, step by step, until he cornered Zhu Ziqiang against the wall. Seeing Zhu Ziqiang with nowhere to retreat, Lin Tian leaned forward slowly, extended his hand to gently pat Zhu Ziqiang''s cheek, and said softly, "Principal? I''m hitting the principal!" With that, Lin Tian slapped him across the face! Slap! Along with a resounding slap, Zhu Ziqiang''s body was instantly sent sprawling to the ground. His body fell to the ground, and Zhu Ziqiang felt his cheek burning hotthis time it was his right cheek. After this blow, both of Zhu Ziqiang''s cheeks swelled up, and he looked like a pig''s head. Coldly staring at Zhu Ziqiang lying on the ground, Lin Tian squatted down, grabbed Zhu Ziqiang''s hair, and brutally pulled his head up to force him to look at himself. While looking at Zhu Ziqiang''s swollen face, Lin Tian said in a cold voice, "Act tough? You''re trying to act tough with me? Do you have any idea how even I''m scared when I lose my temper?" "Bang!" As he spoke, Lin Tian''s hand swung out. Smack! Zhu Ziqiang''s body was directly flung away by Lin Tian, crashing into a chair. Seeing this violent scene, the others didn''t dare to move and just watched in a daze. Lin Tian''s gaze moved from Zhu Ziqiang and swept around, finally resting on Wang Lei, who was sitting on the couch. "I dare not, I dare not!" Seeing Lin Tian''s gaze turn towards him, Wang Lei''s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly begged for mercy. He was genuinely scared of Lin Tian''s violence. Seeing Wang Lei like this, Lin Tian curled his lips in disdain and cursed, "Coward!" Since Wang Lei had already reacted like this, it wouldn''t be good for Lin Tian to strike again. Glancing around, Lin Tian''s gaze ultimately settled back on Zhu Ziqiang, who had just stood up from the ground. Even though Zhu Ziqiang looked like a pig''s head from the beating, Lin Tian still noticed that Zhu Ziqiang''s gaze did not show submission but was full of resentment. Coldly sweeping his eyes over him and noticing his gaze, Lin Tian quickly walked over and slapped him again, "Still not convinced?" "Smack!" With that slap, Zhu Ziqiang was once again knocked to the ground. "Huff!" Lying on the ground, Zhu Ziqiang took a breath. Lin Tian''s slap was too harsh; Zhu Ziqiang could already feel one of his teeth slightly loose. He even tasted a hint of blood at the corner of his mouth. "Huff!" Lying on the ground, Zhu Ziqiang took a deep breath. He didn''t try to stand up but instead looked up at Lin Tian with hatred in his voice: "So what if you beat me to death today? Can you escape? No matter how strong you are, can you dodge a gun?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was slightly stunnedafter a moment, he smiled faintly, crouched down, and said with a laugh while looking at Zhu Ziqiang, "Do you believe that even if I killed you, I wouldn''t face any trouble at all?" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, everyone in the room was stunned. After a moment''s pause, they all somewhat disbelieved Lin Tian, thinking he was bragging. If Lin Tian truly dared to kill the school principal in the center, there was no way he could escape. It wasn''t a minor case. Not only them, Zhu Ziqiang thought the same, but he didn''t speak out of fear that he might provoke Lin Tian. If Lin Tian got agitated and really killed him, it would be a wrongful death. Even though Zhu Ziqiang didn''t speak, Lin Tian still saw the contempt in his eyes. Just as Lin Tian was about to say something, suddenly, the phone on the desk rang. "Ring ring..." Hearing the phone, Lin Tian was taken aback for a moment and after thinking of something, a meaningful smile appeared on his face. He patted Zhu Ziqiang on the arm and said with a smirk, "Go answer the phone and remember to turn on the speaker." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhu Ziqiang was startled, then after a moment, he stood up, went to the desk, and turned on the speakerphone. "Hello, is this Zhu Ziqiang?" As soon as the phone was answered, a calm and decidedly impolite male voice came through. "Minister Chen..." Hearing this familiar voice, Zhu Ziqiang was taken aback. He didn''t expect Minister Chen to actually call him. "Were you just involved in a conflict with a student named Lin Tian?" Minister Chen didn''t give Zhu Ziqiang a chance to respond and directly asked the question. "Uh..." Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqiang was taken aback and instinctively looked up at Lin Tian. How did Minister Chen know about this? As Zhu Ziqiang was pondering, the phone transmitted Minister Chen''s curt voice again: "Let me tell you, you can''t afford to offend him. Apologize to him right now!" "Ah..." Hearing this, Zhu Ziqiang was stunned once more. Seemingly aware of Zhu Ziqiang''s shock, Minister Chen''s voice came through the phone with an explanation, "I can''t afford to mess with someone like him, and even if he killed you, it wouldn''t matter! You better weigh your options!" Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqiang felt a shock run through him and instinctively looked up at Lin Tian again. But when he looked up, all he saw was Lin Tian''s serene face! And at that moment, Zhu Ziqiang was somewhat dazed! Just who was this guy? Chapter 261 - 233: Your Apology is Worthless! "That''s enough!" Minister Chen from the other side said before hanging up the call abruptly, as if Zhu Ziqiang was a plague, too lazy to waste any more words with him. "Doot doot doot..." A busy tone came through the phone. Zhu Ziqiang, however, was still in a state of bewilderment! He had no idea that the call had been disconnected and just stood there stupidly holding the phone, staring blankly at Lin Tian. The three security guards were completely stunned on the spot as well. Like three stone statues! And Wang Lei, his eyes were as big as fists! When Zhu Ziqiang took the call, because Lin Tian had specifically requested, the landline had been put on speaker. They all heard the conversation loud and clear. That was Minister Chen, a big shot whom Zhu Ziqiang would normally try to flatter carefully, yet he exhibited an attitude of utmost reverence towards Lin Tian! They simply couldn''t believe it! At that moment, the look Wang Lei gave Lin Tian no longer contained a trace of resentment, replaced instead by deep shock and fear. If Minister Chen wouldn''t dare to provoke Lin Tian lightly, what sort of background did this guy have? How should he deal with having offended him? "Minister Chen''s call is quite daunting, and the effect is pretty clear!" Seeing Zhu Ziqiang and the others all frozen on the spot, Lin Tian felt secretly pleased, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. His gaze swept across everyone, and Lin Tian''s smile suddenly vanished. Lin Tian''s face darkened and his gaze slowly fell on Zhu Ziqiang as he curled his lip and said, "Well, do you believe it now?" Lin Tian''s tone was full of mockery. The way he looked at Zhu Ziqiang was like one would look at a fool, or a monkey in a circus jumping around to amuse the audience. "I believe... I believe it!" At this point, how could Zhu Ziqiang dare to utter a word of denial, he quickly nodded his head. Those who can thrive in the officialdom are no fools! Zhu Ziqiang, having outcompeted many rivals to climb to the position of president of Wu''an University, certainly wasn''t lacking in brains or social skills. Especially in brains! Even though Minister Chen didn''t elaborate on why Lin Tian shouldn''t be provoked, Zhu Ziqiang could tell from his tone that he held Lin Tian in great respect. Zhu Ziqiang completely understood! He knew he had kicked an iron plate this time! He was sure to take a beating for nothing! "So, are you still going to expel me and have me thrown in jail?" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes contemptuously, pressing Zhu Ziqiang with his gaze. Lin Tian certainly wasn''t going to let Zhu Ziqiang off easily! He wanted to beat the downed dog thoroughly! Zhu Ziqiang had been so arrogant just a moment ago, acting as if he was invincible under heaven. Lin Tian wanted to take this opportunity to severely crush this old dog''s arrogance! "No, of course not!" Zhu Ziqiang quickly denied, shaking his head like a rattle-drum, his face full of solicitude, "Even if it meant getting myself dismissed and thrown in jail, I wouldn''t dare to expel you, let alone have you put in prison!" "Then tell me, how should we settle today''s matter? You called me here for no reason, threatened me, humiliated me; surely you should give me an explanation, right?" Lin Tian was very satisfied with Zhu Ziqiang''s sycophantic behavior but did not drop the matter there. At Lin Tian''s words, Zhu Ziqiang was instantly dumbstruck! At this moment, he regretted so deeply his intestines turned green! He regretted listening to Wang Lei and inexplicably provoking Lin Tian, this formidable foe. He also knew that given the current situation, it was not just about losing faceif he didn''t show enough sincerity, it would be hard to settle the matter amicably! "This..." Zhu Ziqiang''s thoughts raced as he pondered how to compensate Lin Tian to his satisfaction and put this issue to rest. As Zhu Ziqiang was pondering, several more people suddenly came through the office door. These people had rushed over after hearing the commotion here. Seeing the chaotic scene inside the office, they were all dumbfounded and started asking questions all at once. "President, what''s going on here?" "Was there an attack by violent criminals? Why has your office turned into this?" "Who dares to commit assault in the president''s office?" ... Shifting their gaze, the few teachers immediately saw Lin Tian standing in front of Zhu Ziqiang. The teachers, angered, glared at Lin Tian with wide eyes, "Who are you? Which department? What are you doing!" The teachers'' attitude was aggressive! They had an imperious tone, as if they were high above! "Shut up!" Just as a few teachers wanted to make a good impression, suddenly, Zhu Ziqiang''s angry shout rang in their ears! Zhu Ziqiang glared fiercely at several teachers! Uh... Blinded by Zhu Ziqiang''s glare, the few teachers were momentarily confused, not understanding what was happening. Why was the president siding with the assaulting student? But Zhu Ziqiang''s heart was silently crying out, "I''ve lost so much face today! These people are just adding fuel to the fire!" It couldn''t go on like this! With this thought, Zhu Ziqiang resolutely steeled his heart and said to Lin Tian in a low and humble voice, "Lin Tian, I apologize on behalf of the university for bringing you unnecessary trouble today! I hope you can understand and forgive!" Silence! The office was dead quiet! So quiet that you could almost hear everyone''s heartbeats! The teachers at the door were dumbfounded once more, their faces full of disbelief! The principal actually apologized to Lin Tian personally? What''s going on? Although they were shocked, puzzled, and found it hard to believe, they had an unspoken agreement to remain silent, not a single person asking why! "Heh..." Lin Tian didn''t bother with the astonishment and confusion of those few teachers, simply let out a faint chuckle, neither accepting nor expressing dissatisfaction, just watched Zhu Ziqiang with a mocking smile. Zhu Ziqiang felt Lin Tian''s mocking eyes on him like thorns on his back, making him feel extremely uncomfortable all over! But he didn''t dare show the slightest dissatisfaction! All he hoped for was for Lin Tian to let it go and not pursue the matter further! Waiting and waiting! Zhu Ziqiang had waited for a full half minute, but Lin Tian still hadn''t responded. Seeing Lin Tian not taking a stance, Zhu Ziqiang was both afraid and anxious, a layer of fine sweat involuntarily breaking out on his bald forehead. Yet even so, he didn''t dare to wipe the sweat away! Zhu Ziqiang stole a glance at Lin Tian and thought to himself, "I''ve gone so far as to lose face apologizing to him, isn''t he satisfied? What am I supposed to do now?" "Alright! Since you''ve apologized, let''s call it even!" Just when Zhu Ziqiang was about to break down, Lin Tian finally spoke. He finally made it through! "Phew!" Zhu Ziqiang let out a long breath, his anxious heart finally settling down, and then he wiped the sweat from his forehead. That half minute just now felt like half a century to him! It was incredibly long! It was then that a sharp light flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes, and he added, "This time, I''ll let it be, I won''t pursue it further! But, if you dare do it again... huh, you know what will happen!" "No, no, that won''t happen! I guarantee, there will absolutely be no next time!" Zhu Ziqiang nodded like pounding garlic, not daring to retort at all. At this point, Zhu Ziqiang had completely submitted. Being so submissive in front of Lin Tian, especially in front of several subordinates, was somewhat shameful, but it was better than being dismissed or killed. "Is this how a student talks to a principal? That''s way too overbearing, right?" Seeing Zhu Ziqiang''s submissive behaviour, the teachers watching at the door were once again deeply shocked. Of course, they only dared to say these words in their minds. Pointing fingers and commenting on a leader''s embarrassment to their face is definitely asking for trouble! Nobody would do that! Lin Tian**** scanned the doorway and then, as if nothing had happened, turned and walked towards Wang Lei, as though he had just casually swatted a mosquito. Seeing Lin Tian walking towards him, Wang Lei immediately became nervous! But recalling Zhu Ziqiang''s recent apology and Lin Tian''s acceptance and forgiveness, Wang Lei''s tense heart immediately eased. Before Lin Tian could speak, Wang Lei took the initiative to apologize, "I apologize to you! What I did to you before was my fault, I hope you can..." Slap! Without saying a word, Lin Tian slapped Wang Lei across the face. "Ah!" Wang Lei let out a shrill scream, clutching his painfully slapped face, looking at Lin Tian in dumbfounded misery, with puzzlement in his eyes. Lin Tian''s slap had stunned Wang Lei! Wang Lei couldn''t understand why Lin Tian would accept Zhu Ziqiang''s apology but not give him a chance to apologize, slapping him right away? Why were the "treatments" of the two different? It made no sense! "Idiot!" Lin Tian seemed to see through what Wang Lei was thinking, and with disdain, he pursed his lips and coldly spat out two words. Wang Lei glared at Lin Tian, his eyes appearing to spit fire! First a slap, then a scolding, scolded and slapped again, and still slapped after apologizingwhat kind of behavior was this? Had he no humanity left? It was an unbearable situation even for an aunt, let alone an uncle! Seeing the anger flickering in Wang Lei''s eyes, Lin Tian thought for a moment, then said indifferently, "Do you know why, even after you apologized of your own accord, I still hit you? Do you know why?" "Why?" Wang Lei was startled and indeed wanted to understand this issue. Lin Tian''s tone grew heavier, as he spoke deliberately, "Because to me, your apology is worth nothing! I don''t care for it, nor do I need it! I just wanted to hit you!" "You" Wang Lei was both shocked and angry, wanted to harshly rebuke Lin Tian, but he held back his words and hurriedly retreated backward. Wang Lei was truly frightened by Lin Tian''s actions! "''You'' what? What''s wrong? Not convinced?" Lin Tian snorted coldly, stepping closer to Wang Lei with the posture of someone about to strike again. Although Wang Lei was angry, he didn''t want the momentary satisfaction of talking back, only to bear the brunt of Lin Tian''s endless fury and be beaten into a pig-headed state. Instantly, he prudently shut his mouth and backed away once more. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Wang Lei''s frightened misery, Zhu Ziqiang felt a bit of pity inside. But he didn''t say a word to stop it! Zhu Ziqiang was very clear that Lin Tian would not give him, the principal, face, nor would he heed his advice. More importantly, he was afraid that speaking out might implicate him again. Falling twice in the same spot is definitely the act of an idiot! Zhu Ziqiang didn''t want to be that idiot! However, Zhu Ziqiang''s concerns seemed to be unnecessary. "I don''t like trouble, but I''m not afraid of it! If anyone dares to irritate me, I guarantee they''ll be spattered with blood within five steps!" Lin Tian stepped closer to Wang Lei again, but this time without the intent to strike. Although his voice wasn''t loud, Lin Tian''s tone was incredibly firm, leaving no room for doubt. He looked like a majestic God of War! Wang Lei''s heart quivered fiercely, not daring to move an inch. Lin Tian stared at Wang Lei, his voice hard, "You''d better remember thisdon''t appear within twenty meters of me ever again! Otherwise, I''ll beat you every time I see you!" Having said that, Lin Tian let out a cold laugh and turned towards the office door. Chapter 262 - 234: Hitting the Principal, I am the First! "Too arrogant! Are these really students?" Seeing Lin Tian heading for the door without regard for anyone else, the teachers at the doorway were all stunned, and the same thought popped up in everyone''s mind. But not a single one dared to speak, they even didn''t dare to breathe heavily! Lin Tian''s behavior was too domineering! In their eyes, Lin Tian was no longer a student at that moment, but a demon covered in spikes, bringing misfortune to whoever provoked him! They silently made way! Only when Lin Tian''s figure disappeared at the staircase and no more footsteps could be heard did everyone in the office finally breathe a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Principal, about that student just now..." one of the teachers turned to Zhu Ziqiang with a concerned expression and asked, "Should we call the police?" When Lin Tian was present, they were too afraid of getting burned themselves and didn''t even dare to fart. But now that Lin Tian had left and the danger was gone, they naturally showed their loyalty to Zhu Ziqiang, the principal. "Idiots! Do you even need to say that? If calling the police was useful, don''t you think I would know to do that?" Zhu Ziqiang''s face suddenly darkened, and he glared coldly at that teacher. That tone, it was just like scolding his own son! "I..." Trying to suck up but accidentally hitting the hoof instead, that teacher immediately stiffened, his face colored with embarrassment. Having made a fool of himself in front of his subordinates, Zhu Ziqiang did not show a shred of goodwill. The more he thought about it, the more stifled he felt, and as his gaze swept over everyone, he barked, "What are all of you standing around for? Don''t you have jobs to do? Get back to work!" Seeing this, the teachers knew things had gone badly, who would dare to linger? One by one, they quickly withdrew and hurried off. "You all go out too!" Zhu Ziqiang''s gaze shifted and landed on the three security guards, his face full of rage as he snorted, "What use are you? At a critical moment, utterly useless, a bunch of trash!" Hearing Zhu Ziqiang''s words, the three security guards didn''t dare to refute a single word. It wasn''t that they were unwilling to exert themselves just now; it''s just that Lin Tian was too strong. Even if the three of them teamed up, they were no match for him. "Principal, who exactly is this Lin Tian? Why does it seem like even Minister Chen is afraid of him, not daring to provoke him?" As soon as the security left, Wang Lei immediately started questioning Zhu Ziqiang. "I don''t know either!" Zhu Ziqiang replied with a wry smile, shaking his head, "If you hadn''t come to me, I wouldn''t even know such a person existed in our school." Zhu Ziqiang was not bluffing; he truly knew nothing about Lin Tian! He was feeling depressed and full of regret now! If he could go back in time, he definitely would not have agreed so rashly to help Wang Lei. He would have thoroughly researched Lin Tian''s information first, and then respectfully invite him over. But there is no such thing as a regret medicine in this world! Now, it''s too late for everything! "Looking at the situation now, this will be difficult!" Zhu Ziqiang sighed deeply and advised quietly, "I can''t be of any help now! Try to find Lin Tian''s friends, sincerely apologize to him, and maybe it will work" ****** After teaching Zhu Ziqiang and Wang Lei a harsh lesson, Lin Tian felt incredibly good. Lin Tian was not someone who liked to cause trouble, but if someone foolhardily sought trouble with him, he would not deliberately let it go, nor would he show any mercy. Just like Wang Lei and Zhu Ziqiang! They sought favors without showing the slightest humility, acting superior instead and treating Lin Tian like a minor character who could be called and dismissed at will. Such people, they must be severely punished! Punished until they reflect on their actions! Lin Tian clenched his fists, muttering to himself, "It''s right to keep a low profile, but if some random Joe comes to make trouble, they need to be smacked down hard!" "Lin Tian!" As Lin Tian turned around, he saw Mengting not far behind him. Mengting smiled radiantly as she walked toward him. "Mengting!" Lin Tian quickly cleared his mind of chaotic thoughts, grinned sheepishly, and cheerfully approached Mengting. His demeanor was completely like that of a philanderer spotting a beauty. "You womanizer!" As Lin Tian got closer, Mengting suddenly dropped her smile and twisted a piece of soft flesh around his waist. "Gently, gently!" Lin Tian dodged while protesting, "What''s going on? Why am I suddenly the womanizer now?" Mengting snorted prettily and accused, "I called you four times, and you only turned around at the fourth! Tell me, were you checking out other girls just now?" "No, absolutely not!" Lin Tian immediately denied. "I don''t believe it!" "I was deep in thought just now!" Lin Tian wrapped an arm around Mengting''s waist, kissed her on the face, and chuckled, "With such a beautiful wife like you, how could I even think about looking at other women!" Bu Mengting''s lively eyes rolled around twice as she smiled and said, "I can believe you, but you have to tell me what you are thinking about?" "It''s like this..." Lin Tian began as they walked. He had given the principal a severe beating in the principal''s office, which was no small matter, and Lin Tian did not plan to conceal it from Bu Mengting. Moreover, even if Lin Tian did not mention it now, others would eventually talk. After all, the noise at that time was quite loud! As they talked, they arrived at the entrance of the school cafeteria. Lin Tian had just finished explaining the entire situation. "You really hit Principal Zhu? Are you kidding me?" After hearing Lin Tian''s story, Bu Mengting was incredibly shocked and couldn''t help but stop in her tracks. "Of course it''s true!" Lin Tian nodded affirmatively. Bu Mengting looked worried and expressed her concern, "What are we going to do? You hit the principal. If he retaliates, you will definitely be expelled, and who knows what else..." "Don''t worry, I won''t have any problems!" Lin Tian laughed nonchalantly and winked, "This isn''t the first time I''ve hit a principal! Don''t forget, a few months ago I hit our Second High''s principal, and you know what happened!" "Yes, you do have a history. If you hadn''t mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten!" Bu Mengting was slightly stunned, but then she realized. "I''m the first in Second High to hit a principal!" Lin Tian declared proudly. "I remember now!" Bu Mengting paused, turned her head to Lin Tian and said, "That time you hit Zhu Jiang, and he wanted to expel you, then he got dismissed. That video online, it wasn''t you who released it, was it?" Bu Mengting had suspected this when the incident had just happened. However, back then, Bu Mengting and Lin Tian were not in a relationship, so even if she had suspicions, it wasn''t appropriate to verify them face to face. Now that Lin Tian brought it up, she casually asked him. "Of course not!" Lin Tian shook his head and denied. Bu Mengting naturally didn''t believe him and retorted skeptically, "Then explain how it''s such a coincidence? You just hit Zhu Jiang, he wants to expel you, and then that video pops up online?" "Zhu Jiang did so many bad things and had offended many people. It''s normal for someone to take revenge on him!" Lin Tian chuckled. "You''re making excuses! I bet it was you!" Bu Mengting pinched Lin Tian again, shaking her head as she remarked, "But never mind, Zhu Jiang is not a good guy anyway!" "Mengting, you couldn''t be more right! That guy Zhu Jiang really is not a good person, he''s both lecherous and vulgar!" Lin Tian nodded in agreement. Bu Mengting tightened her grip on Lin Tian''s hand and said earnestly, "You''re telling me not to worry, so I will trust you. But if the principal tries to harm you in any way, you must tell me immediately!" "Don''t worry!" Lin Tian nodded, paused slightly, then looked at Bu Mengting with a smile and asked, "Mengting, are you busy this weekend?" "No. Why?" Bu Mengting was curious. "How about we go to the zoo this weekend?" Lin Tian suggested, then quickly added, "Let''s invite Qianqian too. The three of us can go together!" Upon hearing about the three of them going together, Bu Mengting couldn''t help but recall the not-so-child-friendly embarrassing incident from the last time they were together. Instantly, Bu Mengting''s face flushed red. She suddenly reached out, pinched a soft spot on Lin Tian''s waist, and twisted it hard as she shyly pouted, "You scoundrel! Always thinking about all these messy things!" "It''s just a trip to the zoo, how is that messy?" Seeing Bu Mengting''s reaction, Lin Tian knew she had misunderstood and couldn''t help but chuckle. Lin Tian and Bu Mengting chatted while they ate, and they agreed to go to the zoo over the weekend. After finishing their meal, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting hung around Lotus Pond for a while, doing some blush-inducing things, before they each returned to their dorms. When Lin Tian got back to his dorm, Feng Jiabao and the others were all there. At the moment, they were all seated in front of Lin Tao''s computer, watching something. "Lin Tian, done being lovey-dovey?" Upon spotting Lin Tian enter, Feng Jiabao shifted his gaze from the screen to Lin Tian and grinned teasingly. "What, jealous?" Lin Tian chuckled as he looked at Feng Jiabao. "Oh, the morals of society these days!" Feng Jiabao sighed lightly, shaking his head melodramatically, "So many people can''t find girlfriends, and here someone is monopolizing several beauties, shamelessly flaunting it by the lotus pond..." Since the last time they witnessed Lin Tian flanked by beauties and enjoying the attention, teasing Lin Tian about having two beautiful girlfriends had become Feng Jiabao''s newest hobby. "So sour, I can smell the scent of aged vinegar!" Lin Tian inhaled through his nose with a laughing tone, gesturing towards Lin Tao and Guo Rong, "Do you smell that?" "The Feng family just opened a vinegar factory recently!" Guo Rong laughed in agreement. "Looks like Boss Feng is going to strike it rich again!" Lin Tao chuckled, then his attention returned to the computer. "You guys..." Feng Jiabao smiled bitterly and shook his head, pointing at Guo Rong and Lin Tao, sighed speechlessly, "Every additional beauty Lin Tian monopolizes is one less resource for us, and you''re still siding with him!" Guo Rong touched his nose and said solemnly, "That''s just his charm! Besides, even if Lin Tian didn''t monopolize them, we probably wouldn''t be able to win them over!" Lin Tian smiled and didn''t continue the topic. Being flanked by beauties is indeed a matter of pride for a man, but in the eyes of the moralists, it''s a typical case of moral corruption! "What''s so fascinating that you''re so engrossed?" Noticing that Lin Tao''s mind was still on the computer, Lin Tian curiously leaned forward, patting Lin Tao''s shoulder. Chapter 263 - 235: This is an Act of Valor! "A piece of news!" Lin Tao replied succinctly. As he answered Lin Tian, he stepped aside to make some room so that Lin Tian could also see the content of the news. A piece of news? What kind of news could be so captivating? Lin Tian grew increasingly curious! He craned his neck forward and asked, "Really? A piece of news had you all so engrossed? What major event happened?" "Lately, there''s been a gang of thieves in the city. It''s said to be an organized group! They''re very rampant and commit frequent crimes; many people have been robbed," Lin Tao pointed at the computer screen and said. "The Public Security Bureau is specially reminding everyone to be cautious with their belongings when going out! Moreover, if you spot any suspicious individuals, immediately provide clues to the police." "Here I was thinking it was something serious; it turns out to just be some thieves lurking around! Boring!" Lin Tian immediately lost interest upon hearing Lin Tao''s explanation. Just thieves, what''s there to care about? Wherever there are human settlements, there will naturally be those who steal chickens and dogs. It''s inescapable! Especially in those economically developed and densely populated first-tier cities, the more prosperous and flourishing it is, the more people there are looking for a quick buck. Hopefully, the police can crack this crime ring soon! As Lin Tian mused to himself, he pulled out his phone, went to the balcony, and called home to remind his dad and mom to be cautious lately. After that, he also sent a message each to He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. By the time Lin Tian had finished sending the messages, Feng Jiabao and the others were still discussing the ferocious thief gang, chatting enthusiastically, spitting as they spoke. Lin Tian didn''t join in the discussion but instead sat down in front of the computer. Lately, traveling frequently between the school and the city center, shuttling back and forth, was both a waste of money on taxis and inconvenient on buses, which was quite frustrating for Lin Tian. He had millions in his bank account, a genuine tycoon! As a tycoon, how could he not have a car? That absolutely won''t do! And to buy a car, of course, he needed a driving license! Lin Tian planned to first find some materials online, study them seriously, and after he was familiar, go take the test, and then buy a car for commuting. "Once I''ve got the driving license and bought a car, visiting Qianqian will be much more convenient!" Lin Tian thought excitedly, searching for materials and watching tutorial videos on the computer. ****** Good news stays within walls, bad news travels beyond seas! In just a half-day, the news of Lin Tian storming into the principal''s office and beating up the principal quietly spread around the school. However, most people scoffed at this news, not believing it at all. Dare to hit the principal? Must have eaten the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard! But those who knew Lin Tian had no doubt about it. The reason was simple, Lin Tian had a history! After finishing the third lesson in the afternoon, many classmates surrounded Lin Tian, those he knew and those he didn''t, all eagerly asking him to verify the matter of him beating up the principal. "Lin Tian, is the rumor true?" "Lin Tian, did you really burst into the principal''s office and give him a beating?" "Lin Tian, will the school expel you?" With the incessant buzzing in his ears, Lin Tian was truly annoyed. Just as Lin Tian was hesitating whether to tell the truth, a lifeline fell from the skyhis class advisor Liu Ming called again. "Advisor Liu, what''s up?" Lin Tian squeezed out from the crowd and found a secluded corner before answering the phone. "Uh... do you have a moment now? Principal Zhu would like to discuss something with you!" Liu Ming was extremely polite, his tone tinged with a hint of reverence. Lin Tian was quite surprised when he received a call from Liu Ming in the morning. But this time, he wasn''t surprised at all. Hearing Liu Ming mention Zhu Ziqiang, a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips; he already had a vague guess about what Zhu Ziqiang wanted to discuss with him. "It might be difficult right now! I''m in the cafeteria eating; I just got my food and haven''t even taken a bite yet!" Lin Tian feigned hesitation. "Eating, huh..." Liu Ming hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly persuaded, "No worries! Just come to Hao Laiwu outside the school, Principal Zhu will treat you to a meal!" Hao Laiwu is a restaurant. Very famous and the highest-class restaurant around Wu''an University! With Liu Ming putting it that way, Lin Tian stopped hesitating and nodded, "Alright then! I''ll be there in about ten minutes." After hanging up the phone, Lin Tian turned and entered the restroom. He looked around quickly, saw that no one was nearby, and immediately used his Level 1 Invisibility and Level 1 Flight Abilities, disappearing in the restroom. ... Ten minutes later, Lin Tian appeared at the entrance of Hollywood. The counselor, Liu Ming, had been waiting there early. "Lin Tian, over here!" Liu Ming hurried over as soon as he saw Lin Tian, his face blooming into a chrysanthemum smile as he warmly ushered Lin Tian into Hollywood. At the beginning of the school year, Lin Tian had kept a low profile. Liu Ming, seeing only the halo of the top provincial college entrance exam scorer above Lin Tian''s head, subconsciously thought that Lin Tian was just a well-behaved student dedicated solely to his studies. But today, Lin Tian had severely beaten up Principal Zhu Ziqiang. Only then did Liu Ming realize that he had been completely mistaken before! At this moment, Liu Ming had only one thought: to take good care of Lin Tian, help Zhu Ziqiang resolve the current trouble, safeguard his job, and strive to get on Zhu Ziqiang''s good side! "Lin... Master Lin!" As soon as Lin Tian appeared at the door of the private room, Zhu Ziqiang swiftly stood up from his chair, squeezing out a spring-like smile on his bruised, fat face! Lin Tian did not ask why Zhu Ziqiang called him Master Lin. He didn''t need to ask that question! "It must be Minister Chen!" Lin Tian was very sure in his heart, Zhu Ziqiang must have asked Minister Chen. On the contrary, Liu Ming, hearing Zhu Ziqiang''s address for Lin Tian, was both surprised and astonished, nearly falling head over heels at the door of the private room. Master? What master? Since when had Lin Tian become a master? Liu Ming looked puzzled at Lin Tian, but noticed that Lin Tian appeared quite calm. Lin Tian did not explain; he just smiled lightly and said, "We are at the school now. Principal Zhu, please call me Lin Tian, or student Lin Tian." The three of them took their seats. Zhu Ziqiang poured himself a drink, stood up, and said, "Student Lin, I am really sorry about this afternoon! Here, I will penalize myself with three drinks. I hope you can forgive me!" "I won''t take it to heart! Besides, Principal Zhu already apologized this afternoon!" Lin Tian smiled but did not stop Zhu Ziqiang from drinking. Swipe! Swipe! Swipe! Zhu Ziqiang did not hesitate and downed three drinks in succession. The small white porcelain cup, after three drinks, probably less than one ounce, was no challenge at all for Zhu Ziqiang, who was accustomed to alcohol. "Actually, I had no choice. Old Master Wang is my teacher, and Wang Lei asked me for helpI couldn''t refuse!" Zhu Ziqiang explained after setting down his cup. "Principal Zhu truly values loyalty! Nowadays, not many people are as loyal as Principal Zhu," Liu Ming chimed in, smiling and praising. Lin Tian smiled and nodded but made no comment. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhu Ziqiang did not get to the main topic, so naturally, Lin Tian wouldn''t initiate it either. Seeing Lin Tian''s lack of reaction, Zhu Ziqiang gave up continuing on the emotional tack and decided to get straight to the point with Lin Tian. "Student Lin, you must have heard about the rumors in the school, right?" Zhu Ziqiang looked at Lin Tian and slowly started talking. "I''ve heard!" Lin Tian nodded. He had been cornered by people digging for the truth earlier. "I hope you can help me!" Zhu Ziqiang looked at Lin Tian with a hopeful face, steeling himself as he said, "I know my request is a bit much, but I am the principal after all, and these rumors are damaging my reputation!" "Help you? How?" Although Lin Tian had anticipated Zhu Ziqiang''s purpose in seeking him out, he was still somewhat surprised to hear Zhu Ziqiang say it out loud. Rumors are truly a headache! Now that the rumors were already circulating, what could be done to solve this? Even if Lin Tian came forward to deny the rumors, claiming he had never beaten Zhu Ziqiang, it wouldn''t help. On the contrary, it would only convince people more. Lin Tian really couldn''t think of a good solution! "It''s quite simple, and it''s beneficial for you!" Seeing Lin Tian open up, Liu Ming once again took up Zhu Ziqiang''s cause, happily taking over the conversation. "Beneficial for me?" Hearing that it was advantageous, Lin Tian was somewhat tempted. Liu Ming nodded affirmatively, explaining, "A thug barged into the principal''s office and injured the principal. Student Lin Tian, being there for some work, happened to witness this and rushed in to chase the thug away and rescued the injured principal!" "I chased away the thug and saved the principal?" Lin Tian looked surprised. "Yes!" Zhu Ziqiang nodded affirmatively, then added, "Student Lin''s actions are commendable for their bravery; the school must award him!" Bravery? Lin Tian was utterly surprised! He could never have imagined that, although he had clearly beaten Zhu Ziqiang, he had now become a hero for his bravery, even transforming into the one who rescued Zhu Ziqiang from the thug. "He got beaten up yet had to tough it out, and even had to present the guy who beat him as a hero for bravery; this poor old guy really has it tough," Lin Tian thought to himself with a smirk. Despite despising Zhu Ziqiang, Lin Tian had to admit that Zhu Ziqiang was quite talented. This was indeed the best solution! "This is a good plan!" Lin Tian smiled in agreement. Seeing Lin Tian''s approval, Zhu Ziqiang''s eyes immediately sparkled with excitement, "So, you agree to help me?" "Yes, I agree!" Lin Tian nodded, then glanced at Zhu Ziqiang and playfully added, "But, can I be brave a few more times?" Chapter 264 - 236 Im Treating! "Ah?" As he looked at Lin Tianyi''s serious face, Zhu Ziqiang''s smile vanished in an instant, replaced by a thick shock. Can''t you be brave and righteous a few more times? Several more times? Zhu Ziqiang was both surprised and scared! Being brave and righteous is just the official saying, but this is actually about fighting, right? Considering Lin Tian''s astonishing fighting ability, it''s not about doing it several times, just doing it once with all his might could put an end to his glorious life. Zhu Ziqiang stealthily kicked Liu Ming under the table, signalling for him to speak. After receiving the signal, Liu Ming felt both anxious and frustrated! In fact, he was also clueless about Lin Tian''s real thoughts and didn''t know if Lin Tian was joking or serious when he said that. "Cough cough" Liu Ming covered his mouth and coughed dryly, cautiously offering a smile as he said, "It''s better not to! Principal Zhu''s health isn''t great, and can''t withstand such turmoil!" "This scaredy-cat! He really can''t take a scare!" Seeing that Zhu Ziqiang was genuinely frightened by him, Lin Tian couldn''t help but secretly rejoice. The remark Lin Tian had made was actually just a casual comment! After all, Zhu Ziqiang had completely submitted, not only lowering his pride and apologizing to him, but even giving him an award for "being brave and righteous." Just for that, there was no need for him to continue making things difficult for the other party. Lin Tian waved his hand and said with a laugh, "I was just joking! Even if I were to act bravely and righteously, I''d have to choose the right time, right? Principal Zhu, don''t you agree?" As he spoke, Lin Tian turned his head and glanced at Zhu Ziqiang with a half-smile. Zhu Ziqiang had been seriously scared by Lin Tian earlier! Now, hearing Lin Tian say this, he finally relaxed, his lifted heart settling back down. If it''s just a joke, that''s good! I hope there will never be brave and righteous deeds like these again! Zhu Ziqiang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and vigorously nodded like a pecking chicken, fully agreeing, "Right! Right! Right! Student Lin is right!" "Right my foot! It''s a good thing you ran into me this time. If it had been someone else, who knows how you and Wang Lei would have bullied them!" Lin Tian inwardly scorned. Zhu Ziqiang''s character became evident to Lin Tian earlier that noon. And this incident also involved another person: Wang Lei! This guy was no good either! Yesterday in the hospital, Lin Tian had already observed that Wang Lei was very hostile towards him, even holding deep animosity. That noon in Zhu Ziqiang''s office, Wang Lei displayed his arrogant and domineering side. A complete profligate indeed! Lin Tian had no doubt that if he didn''t have the connection with Zhong Guo, he would undoubtedly have been expelled by the school by now and coerced into treating Wang Lei''s sister. "Principal Zhu, when will the award be issued?" After pondering for a few seconds, Lin Tian looked at Zhu Ziqiang with a smile and asked. Since it was a favor, naturally the benefits had to be secured in advance! Even if Zhu Ziqiang didn''t dare to write a blank check. But the deal still had to be settled beforehand! While Lin Tian cared about the award, Zhu Ziqiang cared even more! Zhu Ziqiang almost didn''t think before blurting out, "That''s simple! I''ll give a call to the school''s Academic Affairs Office this evening, and the award can be issued tomorrow morning!" "Tomorrow morning" Lin Tian smiled noncommittally. But Zhu Ziqiang, thinking Lin Tian was reluctant, kicked Liu Ming again. Liu Ming instantly understood and explained, "The rumors have already spread throughout the school, and the longer it drags on, the greater the impact. Only this award can effectively quell the falsehoods! So" "That makes sense!" Lin Tian nodded approvingly and said with a laugh, "Then let it be tomorrow morning! From elementary school till now, I''ve never received a notice of award from the school!" After discussing the serious matter, Lin Tian tapped on the table, his face wearing a harmless smile, and he addressed Zhu Ziqiang, "Principal Zhu, can I get this to-go?" Although Lin Tian accepted Zhu Ziqiang''s apology, that was all because of the award. As for dining with this old guy... Sorry, he had no appetite! "To-go?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhu Ziqiang was startled again. Isn''t it good to eat here, why take it to-go? Won''t it get cold by the time you take it back? "It''s like this. When I went to the cafeteria, our dorm mate Feng Jiabao asked me to bring him some food, and I promised him, so..." Lin Tian spouted the lie without hesitation. "Oh, so you''re bringing food back for your dorm mate!" Zhu Ziqiang nodded, as if he had a sudden realization. But soon, Zhu Ziqiang understood the subtext. So-called bringing food back for a dorm mate was just a pretext. Lin Tian was clearly trying to get rid of him! To put it bluntly, Lin Tian didn''t like him, didn''t want to share a meal with him, and wanted him to get as far away as possible! "No need for that trouble!" Zhu Ziqiang hurriedly waved his hand, looking at Lin Tian pleasingly and said, "Liu Teacher and I have some matters to deal with. You can just call your friend over to eat here, and put it on my tab when you''re done!" "Call him over? How could I impose like that!" Lin Tian feigned politeness as he refused, but he was already taking his phone out of his pocket, ready to make a call. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such hypocrisy! This kid is just too low! Zhu Ziqiang internally criticized, but he dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction. With an enthusiastic smile squeezed onto his face, Zhu Ziqiang nonchalantly shook his head, chuckling, "It''s nothing to be embarrassed about, this is all as it should be." "Alright then!" Lin Tian nodded in agreement. "Then I won''t bother you and Teacher Liu anymore. We''ll be leaving first!" Zhu Ziqiang said as he tactfully stood up and patted Liu Ming. As soon as Zhu Ziqiang and Liu Ming left the private room, Lin Tian dialed Feng Jiabao''s number. The moment the call connected, before Feng Jiabao could speak, Lin Tian went straight to the point, "Jiabao, get Guo Rong and Lin Tao over here, come to Hao Lai Wu''s room 208 quickly, it''s on me!" "Hao Lai Wu? You''re treating? Is there something to celebrate?" Feng Jiabao was as always a scatterbrain, eagerly inquiring. "Why ask so many questions? Don''t you want a free feast?" Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered to explain. "Eat! Of course, I''ll eat! How could I miss such a good thing!" Feng Jiabao gleefully agreed, then quickly added, "Alright, I''ll call Guo Rong and Lin Tao now. See you in ten minutes!" "That settles it!" Lin Tian said and then hung up. Since Zhu Ziqiang was treating, naturally Lin Tian wouldn''t miss the opportunity to fleece him. Afterward, Lin Tian called Bu Mengting. Again, without waiting for Bu Mengting to speak, Lin Tian straight away said, "Mengting, gather your dorm mates and come to Hao Lai Wu''s room 208 now, my treat!" ... This meal was full of joy! Since Zhu Ziqiang was the sucker picking up the tab, Lin Tian was unusually generous like never before. All the expensive dishes on the menu were ordered one after another, and if one portion wasn''t enough, another was added. When spending someone else''s money, Lin Tian never went easy. After all, Zhu Ziqiang would be the one paying! Luckily, this place was in the suburbs, mainly targeting students, so the consumption level wasn''t that high; otherwise, the cost of this meal might have caused Zhu Ziqiang to spit blood. During the meal, chitchatting was inevitable! Inevitably, Feng Jiabao and the others steered the topic toward Lin Tian, inquiring about his heroic deed of storming into Zhu Ziqiang''s office and beating him up. Lin Tian had already promised Zhu Ziqiang to help him sustain the lie. Now, of course, he wouldn''t tell the truth. After all, a man must keep his word! So, Lin Tian vividly described to everyone how he "happened to pass by" the principal''s office, saw the "thug" beating up the principal, and then performed a "heroic act" out of "a sense of justice." "Come on, for real?" "That exaggerated? Someone actually barged into the principal''s office and hit him?" "You actually rescued the principal from the bad guy?" "Is the school really going to reward you?" After listening to Lin Tian explain the "ins and outs", Feng Jiabao and the others were all wide-eyed. Feng Jiabao was shocked someone dared to hit Zhu Ziqiang; Guo Rong praised Lin Tian for his bravery, while the rest like Lin Tao and Bu Mengting''s dorm mates were all envious that Lin Tian was going to be rewarded. Bu Mengting, however, said nothing, her eyes filled with doubt. Feng Jiabao and the others were entirely unaware of the actual situation, so naturally, they took whatever Lin Tian said for granted. But she was different! She already knew the truth about the incident from Lin Tian since noon. All afternoon, she had been worried about Lin Tian! Now, hearing Lin Tian turn the beating of Zhu Ziqiang into a tale of heroism, she instinctively thought that Lin Tian was just afraid of worrying her and had deliberately concocted this set of lies. "Don''t worry..." Lin Tian naturally saw the doubt in Bu Mengting''s eyes and whispered into her ear, quietly telling her about Zhu Ziqiang and Liu Ming seeking him out. "Really?" Bu Mengting immediately exclaimed in surprise. Seeing Lin Tian and Bu Mengting whispering to each other, with Bu Mengting reacting so strongly, Feng Jiabao teased, "Hey, there are other people here, can you two stop being so lovey-dovey?" "What lovey-dovey? You''re talking nonsense!" Bu Mengting contemptuously gave Feng Jiabao a look. "Am I wrong?" Feng Jiabao pouted and laughed, "We all saw it just now; you two were whispering behind our backs, isn''t that showing off your love?" Unabashed, Bu Mengting retorted, "Not at all! Lin Tian just told me, your counselor came looking for him, saying that the school will issue the award notice tomorrow morning!" "So that means the rumor about you beating up the principal is fake?" Feng Jiabao asked. "You already said it was a rumor, do you even have to ask?" Lin Tian chuckled, his face full of pride, "The award notice will come out tomorrow morning, I''m really looking forward to it!" ****** After the meal, the group left Hao Lai Wu and went straight back to school. Lin Tian didn''t rush back to the dormitory but took Bu Mengting to a secluded place to be affectionate, and he also took the opportunity to explain in detail to Bu Mengting why Zhu Ziqiang gave in. It wasn''t until near eleven that they parted ways. After escorting Bu Mengting to the female dormitory building, on his way back to the dorm, Lin Tian spotted a very familiar and utterly detestable figure standing at the door of the dorm building. Wang Lei! "Damn! This guy actually dares to come here, he really is tired of living!" Lin Tian immediately fumed, heading straight for Wang Lei. Chapter 265 - 237 Still Have to Wait! "Do you take my words for nothing but wind?" Lin Tian strode up to Wang Lei and landed a slap right on Wang Lei''s head. Smack! Wang Lei staggered from the blow! Lin Tian approached without this guy noticing. This guy was looking off into the distance. Of course, the main reason was that Lin Tian saw this guy brazenly appear here and was very annoyed, so he rushed over very fast. "Who the..." Wang Lei was furious, turning around to lash out, but when he saw that the person who hit him was Lin Tian, he quickly started to explain, "Ah, you''re misunderstanding..." Smack! Lin Tian didn''t listen to the explanation and just slapped him again. After hitting him, Lin Tian coldly said to Wang Lei, "Misunderstanding my foot! What did I say? I told you not to appear within a twenty-meter radius of me, or it''s a slap every time we meet! Are you challenging my patience?" With that, Lin Tian raised his hand high again. Obviously preparing to hit him again! "No, definitely not..." Wang Lei quickly withdrew, retreating backward while dodging Lin Tian''s slap and waving his arms to deny it. This guy was clearly scared by Lin Tian''s slaps, taking seven or eight steps back in succession. Only when he was sure he was at a safe distance did he finally stop. "You''ve really got it wrong!" Seeing that Lin Tian didn''t come after him to start hitting again, Wang Lei finally breathed a sigh of relief and carefully explained, "I''m here to find you, to sincerely apologize to you, and also to ask you to help my sister..." "Sincerity? Is using your power to pressure others your idea of sincerity?" Lin Tian sneered. "I know I was wrong at noon! I''ve come to you now because I want to apologize and hope you can forgive me" Wang Lei said in a low and pleading voice. Before coming to find Lin Tian, he had already prepared himself for the humiliation Lin Tian might dish out. For his sister, he was willing to throw away all his pride! "I''ve told you already, your apology is worthless to me, I don''t care about it!" Lin Tian interrupted Wang Lei impatiently, his eyes filled with disgust. "I..." Wang Lei''s voice suddenly faltered. In an instant, he understood! He had been so excessive before; Lin Tian must really, really dislike him now. No matter how much he apologized, he wouldn''t be able to move Lin Tian to take action. After a brief pause, Wang Lei pleaded again, "I know I was too much before; I don''t even hope for your forgiveness! But my sister is innocent; I beg you..." "It''s no use begging me! You can leave, I won''t treat your sister!" Lin Tian dismissed him with a wave of his hand and then headed towards the dormitory building''s gate. "Don''t go! I beg you, please save my sister..." Seeing Lin Tian about to enter the dormitory, Wang Lei hurriedly threw himself forward. "Get lost! If you pester me again, I will kill you on the spot!" Lin Tian slapped him away and coldly dropped these words, entering the dormitory without looking back. Wang Lei didn''t dare follow him into the dormitory; he was frightened by Lin Tian''s slaps! So he just stood there, lonely at the entrance of the dormitory building. At that moment, he seemed incredibly desolate, like he had been abandoned by the whole world, no trace of his usual arrogant and domineering attitude to be found. "Sigh, it looks like I need to think of another way!" Standing silently for a while, Wang Lei shook his head and sighed, then turned to leave. ****** The next morning. After school, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting went to the school cafeteria to eat together. On their way to the cafeteria, Shen Mengyi approached from the opposite direction. Seeing Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian felt a headache coming on! Bu Mengting had already noticed the little flirtation between him and Shen Mengyi. Now with Bu Mengting right there and Shen Mengyi coming straight over, it was truly awkward for him. The happiness of having more than one lover wasn''t so easy to enjoy! As expected, without any surprises! Seeing Shen Mengyi walking this way, Bu Mengting couldn''t help but snort and pinched Lin Tian''s waist, "You heartless womanizer, someone is looking for you!" "Ouch! My dear wife, gentle please!" Lin Tian begged for mercy and hastily explained in a low voice, "It''s just a coincidence, she might not necessarily be here for me." "Hmph, speaking insincerely!" Just as Bu Mengting finished speaking, Shen Mengyi came over. Shen Mengyi nodded and greeted Bu Mengting, then her gaze fell on Lin Tian''s face, smiling and saying, "Lin Tian, could we talk for a moment?" "This... We are just about to go eat!" Lin Tian hesitated, looking towards Bu Mengting. Shen Mengyi brushed her hair back and laughed, "Don''t worry, just a few words, it won''t take much of your time!" "Alright then," Lin Tian nodded and didn''t refuse any further. "Let''s go over there! It''s quieter and there are fewer people." Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Mengyi walked ahead with Lin Tian following. They went to a quiet corner. Shen Mengyi halted and turned to look at Lin Tian, speaking slowly, "Well... you should be able to guess what I need to talk to you about, right?" Normally, Lin Tian would have already been smothering Shen Mengyi with kisses by now. But with Bu Mengting watching like a hawk not too far away, he didn''t dare step out of line. "It''s about Wang Hong, isn''t it?" Lin Tian nodded. Shen Mengyi let out a long sigh and said with a wry smile, "I never imagined Wang Lei would go to Principal Zhu to force you to treat Wang Hong. And you, you actually beat up the principal in his office!" "That''s just my temper! Stubborn as a mule, won''t budge when pulled but goes backward when pushed! If I''m not willing, even the Heavenly King can''t make me do it!" Lin Tian laughed. "I can see that!" Shen Mengyi glanced at Bu Mengting not far away, her eyes full of deep concern, and whispered, "I heard from Wang Lei that you hit Principal Zhu. He didn''t give you a hard time, did he?" "Didn''t you see the notice board downstairs at the administration building?" A hint of pride crossed Lin Tian''s face. "I had four classes this morning, back to back, no time to go to the administration building!" Shen Mengyi shook her head, then exclaimed in surprise, "You weren''t expelled, were you?" "If I had been expelled, could I still be standing here talking to you?" "Then what?" Lin Tian chuckled, boasting proudly, "An announcement was posted on the notice board of the administration building that I received a schoolwide commendation for my act of bravery!" "Act of bravery?" Shen Mengyi was taken aback. "That''s right!" Lin Tian nodded affirmatively and then briefly recounted the story Zhu Ziqiang had fabricated. "This act of bravery... is really unexpected," Shen Mengyi said after listening, surprised yet amused. After laughing, Shen Mengyi hesitated for a moment and then pondered, "I know you''re very upset with Wang Lei''s actions! But since you''ve already hit Wang Lei, and you even turned misfortune into a commendation, could you maybe stop holding a grudge against him?" "I can''t be bothered to hold a grudge against him!" Lin Tian said, pulling a face that showed he didn''t care. Hearing him say that, Shen Mengyi breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said, "Since you can''t be bothered to hold a grudge against him, could you help treat Wang Hong?" "No can do!" Lin Tian immediately shook his head in refusal without even thinking. "Why not?" Shen Mengyi was taken aback, looking at Lin Tian questioningly, "You just said you couldn''t be bothered to hold a grudge against Wang Lei, so why won''t you treat Wang Hong?" Lin Tian shook his head seriously, "It''s not that I won''t treat her, but the timing... the moment isn''t right yet, we need to wait a bit longer!" "What timing isn''t right? It''s clear to me that you just won''t do it!" Shen Mengyi said with a bitter smile, seeing through Lin Tian''s lie. "Alright, it''s true I won''t!" Lin Tian shrugged nonchalantly, "The Wang family doesn''t trust me at all. After I saved that kid, they only started to believe me, but even then, they did it through the principal ordering me around as if they were above me. It really annoyed me!" "But, Wang Hong is innocent, and she is really pitiful! Can''t you just have a heart and treat her?" Shen Mengyi argued. "Don''t worry! I will treat her, but it has to wait!" Lin Tian remained unmoved, reiterating his stance. The Wang family had been very overbearing at the hospital the day before yesterday, Especially the old Mr. Wang! It really rubbed Lin Tian the wrong way. Despite being annoyed, if Mr. Wang and Wang Lei had shown some humility and spoken soft words to him at that time, he naturally wouldn''t have cared anymore. But the Wang family did not do so! Worst of all, Wang Lei actually sought out Zhu Ziqiang, planning to use his power to compel Lin Tian to treat the illness under the principal''s orders. Wang Lei''s actions had directly provoked Lin Tian''s Nidhogg! Lin Tian had made up his mind not to treat Wang Hong easily, determined to make the Wang family pay for their arrogance and pride! "How long do we have to wait? Or rather, what exactly do you want from the Wang family?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Shen Mengyi realized that further persuasion was futile and began to inquire instead. "That''s hard to say!" Lin Tian gave an evasive response. Seeing Shen Mengyi appearing somewhat dissatisfied, Lin Tian comforted her with a laugh, "Don''t worry, this disease won''t cause any harm to Wang Hong''s body for the time being!" "What if it''s delayed too long?" Shen Mengyi immediately picked up on the hidden meaning in Lin Tian''s words. "That will definitely cause harm!" Lin Tian said gravely, seriously adding, "If it''s delayed too long, it will damage the Vitality, causing very serious harm to the body, and no amount of money will be able to cure it!" "Alright, I got it!" Shen Mengyi nodded helplessly, sighing deeply, "I will relay your words to Wang Lei exactly as you said them!" Lin Tian just shrugged and didn''t say a word. "Heartbreaker, your girlfriend is getting anxious over there!" Shen Mengyi glanced at Bu Mengting waiting not far away, kicked Lin Tian in the leg, and turned to leave. ... Lin Tian scampered back to Bu Mengting''s side. No sooner had he approached Bu Mengting than she started pinching his waist, "You said there was nothing between you two?" "Ow, take it easy... there really is nothing between me and her!" Lin Tian quickly pleaded. "You think I''m a three-year-old? If there really was nothing, why did she kick you?" Bu Mengting pouted, clearly not convinced. Without a shred of embarrassment, Lin Tian defended shamelessly, "It''s true! She wanted me to treat Wang Lei''s sister and I didn''t agree, so she got mad and kicked me!" Bu Mengting had already heard about the situation between Lin Tian and Wang Lei from yesterday, and she also knew about Wang Hong''s illness. Hearing Lin Tian''s explanation now, she quickly let go of her grip. Bu Mengting hesitated for a moment, then said sympathetically, "Why don''t you just treat Wang Hong?" Chapter 266 - 238: The Indestructible Cockroach! "I mean, you are my wife! How come you are now siding with my enemy?" Lin Tian couldn''t help but chuckle wryly upon hearing Bu Mengting''s words. Women, always so quick to overflow with sympathy! Even for an enemy! "Nonsense!" Bu Mengting glared at Lin Tian, pouted, and responded, "Wang Lei is Wang Lei, Wang Hong is Wang Hong! I just feel sympathy for Wang Hong." "But Wang Hong is Wang Lei''s sister!" Lin Tian countered. Bu Mengting proudly tilted her head up and sniffed, "So what if she''s his sister? The people who look down on you are from the Wang Family, the person who offended you is Wang Lei, what does that have to do with Wang Hong? Wang Hong is a patient, also a victim!" "Alright, you win!" Lin Tian laughed and nodded in agreement. "So, does that mean you agree to treat Wang Hong now?" A wave of joy immediately washed over Bu Mengting''s face. "Of course! My dear wife has spoken, I must agree!" Lin Tian nodded and quickly added, "But, we have to wait a bit longer." Bu Mengting, who was delighted, suddenly paused upon hearing the latter part of the statement. She hurriedly dropped her smile and glared at Lin Tian, asking indignantly, "What do you mean? If you agree to treat Wang Hong, why do we have to wait?" Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This..." Lin Tian chuckled slyly, annoyingly saying, "The Wang Family''s people, who don''t trust me and prevent me from treating Wang Hong, are the ones who need to ask me now for her treatment. Otherwise, where do I put my pride?" Previously in front of Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian had spoken quite cryptically. It was like taking ninety-nine turns! But now, facing Bu Mengting, he didn''t have so many reservations, and this little ulterior motive didn''t need to be hidden anymore. Say it straight out! Bu Mengting instantly understood! Lin Tian was seizing the opportunity to make the Wang Family grovel! To this, she naturally raised both hands in approval. She certainly needed to reclaim her boyfriend''s pride! But thinking about Wang Hong''s illness, Bu Mengting couldn''t help feeling hesitant again as she worried, "Won''t Wang Hong''s illness cause harm to her body if it continues to be delayed?" Typical of women, always unable to cure their soft-heartedness! Of course, Lin Tian was pleased with this. It showed compassion! As a man, Lin Tian naturally hoped his woman would be compassionate and loving, not a cold, heartless beauty indifferent to right and wrong! "Not at all!" Lin Tian laughed and shook his head confidently, "Although I despise the faces of the Wang Family, I won''t joke about Wang Hong''s body! I''ll definitely cure her before her condition worsens and harms her body." "That puts my mind at ease!" Bu Mengting immediately breathed a sigh of relief. ****** In the next two days, Wang Lei visited Lin Tian twice, hoping Lin Tian would help his sister Wang Hong. These two times, Wang Lei was very sincere! Wang Lei''s attitude was very humble, more ordinary than ordinary people, with no trace of an arrogant rich young man anymore. But Lin Tian still didn''t agree! And Wang Lei, unsurprisingly, got beaten up twice more! When kicking someone out like a dog, and now wanting to ask them back for help, heh, you naturally have to offer satisfactory conditions. In the blink of an eye, it was Friday. After the third class in the afternoon, Lin Tian called Bu Mengting, and they agreed on a meeting place, planning to take the school bus back to town together. Wang Lei was like a persistent ghost, seeking out Lin Tian again! Speaking of which, this guy was really, really resilient and had a strong ability to withstand beatings. He had come three times in three days and had been beaten up each time! But it seemed he felt no pain, or maybe he really cared about his sister Wang Hong, for he dared to come looking for trouble again. "Tell me, how many times has this been now?" Lin Tian asked with a smirk. "The fourth time!" Wang Lei answered honestly. Having already been beaten up three times previously, Wang Lei was now fully prepared to take a beating, adopting an attitude of resigned courage. He couldn''t help it; his family''s old man had forced him to come! "It''s already the fourth time, huh!" Lin Tian remarked, stroking his chin. Wang Lei silently looked at Lin Tian and said nothing. Lin Tian shook his head and said teasingly, "I mean, you''ve sought me out four times in three days, getting beaten each time. Do you really think you''re indestructible like a cockroach?" "If you don''t agree to treat my sister''s illness, I''ll keep coming until you agree to help her!" Wang Lei said determinedly. "Beating you up all the time isn''t fun! This time, I won''t hit you" Lin Tian said with a smile. Wang Lei first stared in surprise, then a flash of delight crossed his eyes, and he eagerly asked, "Does this mean you''ve agreed to treat my sister?" "Pfft, keep dreaming!" Lin Tian scoffed and sighed deeply, continuing somberly, "Beating you up all the time isn''t fun either! Go home. Even if you come a hundred more times, I won''t agree. Let the person who needs to come, come!" Having said that, Lin Tian left Wang Lei behind and boarded a minibus with Bu Mengting. Shortly after, several more people got on, and the minibus started. The minibus sped towards the city center, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting chatting and laughing. Soon, they brought up Wang Lei. Bu Mengting couldn''t help but try to persuade Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, it''s been three days, and you''ve already beaten that guy up three times. Surely, you''ve vented enough anger by now?" "That''s not enough, the time isn''t right yet!" Lin Tian said, laughing and shaking his head. "Not the right time? It''s been three days! When will it be the right time?" Bu Mengting asked with a wry smile, her face filled with helplessness. Lin Tian chuckled and said, "Well, of course, it''s when the right person comes to beg me!" "The right person? Who are you talking about?" Bu Mengting asked, puzzled. "Guess! It''s such an easy question, I believe you can guess!" Lin Tian teased. "Are you talking about Wang Lei''s grandfather?" Bu Mengting thought for about ten seconds before quickly coming up with the answer. "You truly are my clever little wife, spot on!" Lin Tian praised, flattering her. Bu Mengting smiled proudly, then her expression grew serious as she said, furrowing her brow, "You mean to have Wang Lei''s grandfather come to beg you? That''s not very nice to the old man, is it?" "There''s nothing wrong with it!" Lin Tian shrugged nonchalantly and replied dismissively, "Old men come in all types!" "An old man is an old man, what differences could there possibly be?" Bu Mengting asked, confused. Lin Tian nodded seriously and explained, "Of course there''s a difference! Some elders are easy-going and treat the younger generation with care, deserving respect and affection; but some elders take advantage of their age to bully others, which is extremely annoying." "This" Bu Mengting paused, thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "That makes sense! Those who take advantage of their age to cause trouble really are very annoy..." Clang! While Bu Mengting was speaking, the minibus suddenly jerked violently. Before Lin Tian could see what had happened, the driver''s anxious voice rang out, "The braking system is out of control! Everyone find something to hold on to..." Chapter 267 - 239: Ive Only Watched Videos for One Day! "Ah!" Upon hearing the driver''s anxious and urgent warning, a wave of fearful shrieks suddenly erupted in the carriage. Having the car go out of control is a very, very dangerous thing! If you''re lucky, it might result in a collision. Unluckily, it could even cause the vehicle to roll over. But whether it''s a collision or a rollover, it''s a nightmare for both the driver and passengers. Either dead or injured! At that moment, the out-of-control minivan was like a runaway wild horse, completely uncontrollable and hurtling across the road haphazardly. "What to do?" "Driver, can''t you brake?" "We''re doomed now!" The passengers in the vehicle had all turned pale with fright! The driver was even more terrified, as if he had lost his soul! The situation was very bad! The car couldn''t stop at all, and it happened to be rush hour after work. It was the peak traffic time, and a collision could lead to a series of accidents. "Lin Tian!" Bu Mengting clung to Lin Tian''s arm, her soul still unsettled. "No, we have to make the car stop!" Lin Tian pondered secretly, then signaled for Bu Mengting to let go of him and stood up, rushing directly toward the driver. Having just learned to drive online in the past two days, Lin Tian decided to give it a shot himself. It couldn''t be helped; this driver seemed very unreliable! Reaching the driver''s side, Lin Tian didn''t say a word and directly yanked the driver away, then sat down in the driver''s seat himself. The driver, suddenly pulled away, was shocked. Turning his head and realizing that Lin Tian was just a young kid, he couldn''t help but loudly complain, "Hey, what are you doing? Do you know how dangerous it is right now..." "Don''t shout!" Lin Tian roared without turning his head. Startled by Lin Tian''s formidable yell, the driver hurriedly shut up. Glancing at Lin Tian, the driver quickly found a place to hold on tight, thinking to himself, "Anyway, I''m completely powerless now. This guy is so arrogant, let him stir things up. Later, I''ll just put the blame on him!" "Watch out, we''re going to hit something!" Seeing the minivan about to crash into the rear of a bus, the driver couldn''t help but shout loudly. Hiss! Lin Tian suddenly turned the steering wheel to the left. The minivan closely skirted the tail of the bus, slipping into the gap in the left lane, only scraping off a bit of paint and leaving a shallow scratch. Just as they made it into the gap in the left lane, a large truck was coming head-on. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s over! We''re definitely done for this time!" The driver''s heartbeat accelerated drastically, and he suddenly felt weak, slumping down in the cabin. "It''s over!" "We''re going to crash!" "We''re done for!" Apart from Bu Mengting, everyone else also started screaming loudly. But the outcome surprised everyone! Lin Tian forcefully steered to the right, and the minivan''s front end almost grazed the front of the large truck as they passed each other. "Phew!" Seeing the minivan narrowly avoid a collision with the large truck, all the passengers in the vehicle instantly let out a long sigh of relief. But no one relaxed! The minivan was still out of control; only by stopping could the danger be resolved. "Brother, hang in there!" "Our lives are in your hands now!" "Hold on, we''re all counting on you!" By this time, everyone in the vehicle was fixated on Lin Tian. Everyone had placed their hopes on Lin Tian, loudly cheering him on, hoping he could get them safely through the danger. And Lin Tian did not disappoint everyone! The minivan''s speed was unabated, yet it moved like a fish in water, weaving through the congested traffic, dodging and threading its way through. Each time, Lin Tian managed to narrowly avoid collision dangers. Several times, everyone thought for sure they were going to crash, but under his driving, they merely brushed past danger. Lin Tian maneuvered the minivan, continuing forward in tense excitement for three to four hundred meters. Finally, about ten meters ahead, there appeared a construction site next to the road with a mound of sand piled up like a small hill. "Phew!" Seeing the mound of sand, Lin Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Without a doubt, this was a good place to stop! Without thinking, Lin Tian turned the steering wheel sharply, driving the minivan toward the mound of sand. Thud! The minivan plunged into the sand. Shortly after, due to the overload, the engine automatically shut down. "We''re finally safe!" Lin Tian exhaled, turned around, and flashed a smile at Bu Mengting, who sat on the seat stunned. "Lin Tian, you scared me to death just now!" Bu Mengting immediately rushed over and hugged Lin Tian. Lin Tian chuckled and patted her back, "Silly girl, what''s there to be afraid of? I''m here, I won''t let anything happen to you!" "Yes!" Bu Mengting nodded her head and followed Lin Tian out of the car. All the passengers in the vehicle also disembarked one after another. "Young man, your driving skills are incredible!" No sooner had they gotten out of the car than the minivan''s driver approached Lin Tian, excitedly praising him. "Hehe, not too bad!" Lin Tian said with a humble laugh. Though he sounded modest, there was an undeniable pride hidden in his smile. He had only learned how to drive online for two days, and today was his first actual practice. Astonishingly, he resolved the van''s uncontrollability. This could definitely be described as a miracle! "You are really amazing!" the van driver said, shaking his head and smiling, "You saw how dangerous the situation was just now. If it weren''t for you, we all would have been in great danger today!" Before Lin Tian could respond, the driver curiously asked, "By the way, with your driving skills so formidable, you must be a professional racer, right?" "A professional racer?" Lin Tian paused, then shook his head, "No! I just watched some videos online for a day, and today is my first time driving" "What? You only watched videos for one day?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, the driver''s jaw dropped, his eyes widening in amazement. The other passengers were also stunned by Lin Tian''s answer! Just from watching videos online for one day! Today was his first time driving! Isn''t that incredible? Even a veteran driver with over a decade or two of experience might not have managed to come out unscathed in today''s situation. Lin Tian could see the shock in everyone''s eyes, which was mixed with some disbelief. He wasn''t surprised at this reaction. Touching his nose, he laughed and said, "It''s true! I just downloaded some videos the day before yesterday and spent the whole day yesterday watching them" As Lin Tian reaffirmed this, without the slightest hint of deception, the crowd''s look toward Lin Tian was filled with even more shock and a bit of admiration, as if they were looking at a once-in-a-lifetime genius. "That''s just incredible!" "There really are geniuses in this world!" "I want to hit a wall!" After a burst of praise, everyone began to thank Lin Tian profusely. They had all clearly seen how the van driver reacted when the van lost control. It was extremely poor! If Lin Tian hadn''t taken decisive action and snatched the steering wheel from the driver''s hands, none of them would necessarily be standing here safely now. Of course, no one blamed the driver! After all, facing a runaway vehicle, no one could guarantee they could keep everyone safe; they could only do their best. But Lin Tian did it! This was like saving their lives, and they naturally wanted to express their gratitude! "Brother, thank you just now!" "Thank you so much, brother! If it weren''t for you, I really don''t know what would have happened!" "Thanks, Brother! I''m Xu Haifeng, the Vice-President of the student council at our school! If you ever need anything at school, just mention my name, and it will be taken care of!" "My name is Liu Mang! No nonsense! My mom is the deputy director of our city''s health bureau, if you need anything, just call me, brother!" In the midst of these verbose thank-yous, a few oddballs suddenly popped up! Is this gratitude or are they showing off? Lin Tian found it amusing but didn''t mind! He understood that they weren''t trying to show off, they just felt that mere words of thanks were too hollow, and planned to repay him with real actions in the future. So, he noted down their phone numbers with a smile. It''s good to have more friends; you never know when they might come in handy. After expressing their thanks, everyone gradually left. Lin Tian, though enjoying the compliments and gratitude, feeling quite proud, did not linger long, and quickly left with Bu Mengting by taxi. "Lin Tian, did you really only watch videos online for one day?" On the taxi, Bu Mengting couldn''t help but ask Lin Tian about his video learning experience. "Of course!" Lin Tian replied with an air of pride. "I don''t believe it!" Bu Mengting pouted and huffed, "Driving isn''t like studying, it requires actual hands-on practice, how could you be so good on your first try!" "I''m a genius, and a genius is definitely not the same as an ordinary person!" In front of his girlfriend, Lin Tian never hid his awesomeness. "Praising yourself? You really are shameless!" "I''m just stating the facts!" Chatting and laughing, they eventually arrived at the entrance of their residential community. The two got out of the taxi, and Lin Tian paid the fare. Lin Tian went to his own home, Bu Mengting went to her uncle''s house. When Lin Tian got home, he walked around and found no one was there. "Handling that out-of-control van so smoothly today, I must have reached the required driving skills. I should find time to enroll in driving school!" Feeling bored alone, Lin Tian thought about getting his driving license. While mumbling about enrolling in a driving school, Lin Tian suddenly felt a bit silly. He knew Director Zhong! This could totally be a matter for Director Zhong. It would be resolved in minutes, so why foolishly run off to enroll at a driving school? That''s just making trouble for myself! "Director Zhong, I have something I want to ask you" Having made up his mind, Lin Tian called Director Zhong and explained the situation. "Oh, just handling the driving license? That''s simple!" Upon hearing him out, Director Zhong immediately agreed without hesitation, cheerfully saying, "Wait a moment, I''ll call Xiao Wu to get in touch with you. You just prepare the necessary documents and materials!" After hanging up, Lin Tian secretly sighed, "Indeed, it''s good to know people!" After sorting out the driving license matter, Lin Tian went to find Bu Mengting next door. Lin Tian peeked into her house using Clairvoyance and found it was empty. Planning to give Bu Mengting a "surprise" and scare her a bit, Lin Tian didn''t knock, quietly opened the door, and stealthily made his way in. Chapter 268 - 240: Isnt This Playing Dirty? After Lin Tian sneaked into the house, he looked around stealthily and, seeing no one, heard the sound of water flowing from the direction of the bathroom. "Whoosh whoosh whoosh..." Hearing the sound of the water, Lin Tian instantly realized what was happening. Mengting was taking a shower! Although Lin Tian had been with Mengting for a while, he had never seen her showering, let alone shared a romantic bath with her. Today was such a good opportunity! Without a second thought, Lin Tian made up his mind. Think it, do it! Lin Tian reached out, twisted the doorknob, and found it surprisingly unlocked. Click! A soft sound, and the bathroom door opened. "Who?" Mengting was startled, quickly grabbed a towel to cover her bare body, and backed away while loudly asking. "Don''t be afraid, it''s me!" Lin Tian chuckled. Previously, because she was nervous and focused on covering her body, Mengting hadn''t looked closely. Now, hearing his voice, Mengting realized that it was Lin Tian standing at the doorway. Even though the couple had already broken those boundaries and were very familiar with each other''s bodies, Mengting had never been in this situation before. This made Mengting both shy and nervous! Clutching her towel, Mengting covered herself up tightly and glared at Lin Tian, spat out, "You big pervert! What are you doing here?" "Me? I came to give you a surprise!" Lin Tian grinned, leaning on the door frame, but not hurrying to enter. "What surprise? I think you''re just up to no good!" Mengting huffed, then curiously asked, "Strange! Wasn''t the outside door locked? How did you get in?" "Speaking of which, the front door wasn''t locked at all!" Lin Tian said emphatically. "It wasn''t locked? But I clearly remember locking it!" Mengting said, puzzled. "Then how do you think I got in?" Lin Tian pursed his lips, "Lucky it was me. If it had been some bad guy sneaking in, you would be unlucky!" "I think you are that bad guy?" Mengting''s face turned red, and she rolled her eyes at Lin Tian. "Hehe, I''m already here, so let''s do it together!" Lin Tian grinned mischievously, not caring whether Mengting agreed or not, he started undressing. "Don''t!" Mengting quickly cried out to stop him. "What? Still shy?" Lin Tian teased, winking at Mengting, "With our relationship, do we really need to be shy?" "No! Xiaomeng just got out of school, and she might be back soon. It wouldn''t be good if she saw us!" Mengting hurriedly explained. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Relax!" Lin Tian laughed, unconcerned, "I''m not doing anything else, just taking a quick shower together... it won''t take long..." Click, click! Just then, the sound of the door unlocking suddenly came from outside. Could it really be such a coincidence? Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat. "Someone''s back!" Lin Tian quickly whispered to Mengting, clumsily putting back on the T-shirt he had just taken off. While putting on his clothes, he hurriedly dashed into the living room. Slap! He plopped down on the sofa. After sitting down, Lin Tian crossed his legs, reached over to the coffee table for an apple from the fruit bowl, and started peeling it as if nothing was wrong. Click! With a soft sound, the door opened. Li Xiaomeng walked in listlessly. Sneaking a glance at Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian couldn''t help but smirk bitterly to himself, muttering, "Speak of the devil, and he shall appear!" "Xiaomeng, got out of school?" Lin Tian greeted Li Xiaomeng proactively. "Brother-in-law!" Hearing the voice, Li Xiaomeng noticed Lin Tian sitting on the sofa and asked in confusion, "What are you doing at my house? Where''s my cousin?" Before Lin Tian could answer, Li Xiaomeng started looking around. Then, she heard the water running from the bathroom. Li Xiaomeng immediately understood, nodded with a giggle, and said, "I was wondering why you were sitting alone in the living room. My cousin is taking a shower..." As Li Xiaomeng spoke, Lin Tian sneakily glanced towards the bathroom. That glance immediately made Lin Tian feel awkward. The bathroom door wasn''t closed! Really not closed! Previously, when he heard the door open outside, he had instinctively rushed back to the living room. In his haste, he naturally forgot to close the bathroom door. And Mengting, probably too tense as well, had also forgotten about it. Anyway, the bathroom door wasn''t closed! At this moment, Lin Tian felt both embarrassed and anxious. "Xiaomeng, feeling thirsty? Have an apple!" In a rush, Lin Tian hurriedly handed over a half-peeled apple to Li Xiaomeng, hoping to divert her attention. However, Li Xiaomeng completely ignored him, just staring fixedly in the direction of the bathroom. Seeing this, Lin Tian silently withdrew his hand. He knew that what he had feared had happened! Li Xiaomeng had discovered it! "What''s going on? Why is the bathroom door not closed?" Li Xiaomeng said, then turned her head and looked at Lin Tian with a "murderous" expression. Lin Tian''s eyes rolled swiftly, and he immediately calmed down. Smiling at Li Xiaomeng, he explained, "Mengting had just forgotten to bring a change of clothes, I was helping her fetch them... probably forgot to close the door!" Slam! Lin Tian had just finished speaking when the bathroom door closed. Bu Mengting closed it! Li Xiaomeng glanced in the direction of the bathroom, turned her head back, and her gaze fell on Lin Tian''s face again as she snorted, "I think you need some disciplining, huh?" "What''s up? Xiaomeng? Who made you unhappy again?" Lin Tian said, somewhat guiltily. "Don''t you know?" Li Xiaomeng looked down condescendingly at Lin Tian sitting on the sofa, her expression one of "you can''t fool me." "How would I know! Tell me, Xiaomeng, you''re not suggesting the person who upset you is me, are you?" Lin Tian pretended to be calm and joked with a smile. "It is you!" Li Xiaomeng haughtily tilted her chin up. Pointing towards the bathroom, Li Xiaomeng pouted and said, "Do you think I''m a child? That easy to fool? I know all about what you were just doing!" Hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, Lin Tian was at a loss for words. Isn''t thirteen still a child? Lin Tian raised his hand and touched his nose, feigning ignorance, "What were we doing just now? Oh, you mean me bringing clothes to Mengting?" Slap! Li Xiaomeng directly kicked Lin Tian on the shin. Withdrawing her leg, Lin Xiaomeng stood with her hands on her hips and snorted coldly, "Still pretending! It''s been a few days since I last disciplined you, and now you dare to lie right to my face?" "I..." Lin Tian was about to adamantly deny everything when Li Xiaomeng tilted her chin up authoritatively and said, "Unless you want me to tell my parents, uncle Lin, and aunt Shi about this, you know what to do!" Frustrating! Dealing with this clever and peculiar girl really was headache-inducing! Lin Tian internally sighed helplessly! He shook his head and sighed, looking at Li Xiaomeng with hopeful eyes, "I''ll buy you two thousand bags of chips if you keep my secret! How about that?" "Two thousand bags of chips are too cheap! You have to agree to two conditions!" Li Xiaomeng shook her head, waving two fair fingers. "Alright, go ahead," Lin Tian said somewhat helplessly. "First: buy me two thousand, no, three thousand bags of chips!" Li Xiaomeng''s gaze locked onto Lin Tian''s eyes. "No problem!" Lin Tian nodded without hesitation. Buying two thousand bags of chips was the kind of childish demand he had acceded to many times under Li Xiaomeng''s "threats," so he was already used to it. It was no big deal for him! After all, he wasn''t short on money! "Second: teach me the magic to change into a blossoming peach tree!" Hearing this demand, Lin Tian instantly felt a headache. Creating a peach blossom was the effect of Time Powder! There was nothing to teach! And to obtain Time Powder, each use cost him a Supernatural Point! For him, Supernatural Points were extremely precious, and he could only acquire them by completing tasks from the system involving beauties. He didn''t want to waste them carelessly! "I can agree to anything else, but this peach blossom thing, I really can''t teach you!" Lin Tian said with a wry smile, shaking his head. "Why?" Li Xiaomeng asked curiously. Lin Tian straightened up, looking very serious as he bluffed, "Because it''s not actually magic, but a Superpower... um, it''s like the Devil Fruits in ''One Piece,'' only one person can possess it. You get it?" "I see!" Li Xiaomeng nodded in understanding, her eyes rolling around playfully before she said, "Well then, I''ll change my condition!" "Good, go ahead!" Seeing Li Xiaomeng was very straightforward, Lin Tian heaved a sigh of relief. Li Xiaomeng giggled, winking as she said, "Then my second condition will be... that you agree to two more conditions!" "Ah? Isn''t that cheating?" Lin Tian immediately widened his eyes. "I see, you need more discipline, right?" Li Xiaomeng waved her little fist, pouting, "I asked you to teach me the magic of changing into a peach blossom because you couldn''t do it! Now you change the condition and claim I''m cheating, aren''t you going back on your word?" Lin Tian looked at Li Xiaomeng with a wry smile, his face full of frustration. This was definitely an endless loop! Could he agree to it? Chapter 269 - 241 Too much! "Decided yet? Do you want me to teach you the magic of turning into a peach blossom, or are you going to agree to two more conditions?" Seeing Lin Tian''s distressed look, Li Xiaomeng asked with a mischievous grin. Such harsh conditions, Lin Tian of course wouldn''t agree! If he really agreed, he would surely be eaten alive by this little girl in the future, endlessly threatened by her! He couldn''t agree, not even if his life depended on it! His eyes darting around, Lin Tian quickly came up with an idea. Flashing Li Xiaomeng a smile, he slowly began, "I have a proposal! Although I can''t teach you how to turn into a peach blossom, I can help you transform once when you need it. How does that sound?" "That sounds like a good suggestion!" Li Xiaomeng earnestly agreed, then quickly changed her tone, "But once is too little, at least a hundred times!" At least a hundred times? Upon hearing Li Xiaomeng''s words, Lin Tian almost crashed headfirst onto the sofa! Did she think she was picking cabbages on the street? Transforming once costs one Supernatural Point! A hundred times? He would go insane! Lin Tian, without even thinking, immediately shook his head and refused, "No way! I can only help you transform into a peach blossom once!" "Then fifty times!" Li Xiaomeng bargained, cutting it straight in half. "Only once!" Lin Tian gave no ground. "Twenty times!" "Once!" "Ten times!" "Once!" "Five times!" "Once!" Slap! Li Xiaomeng slammed her hand down on the coffee table. Lin Tian was startled, nearly biting his tongue, and looked at Li Xiaomeng puzzled, "What''s wrong with you? Why are you hitting the coffee table for no reason?" "I''ve dropped from a hundred to five times, and you haven''t budged an inch!" Li Xiaomeng stood hands on hips, glaring down at Lin Tian, "Who bargains like this?" Uh... it seemed a bit too much! But Supernatural Points are so precious, they really can''t be wasted rashly! Just give in a little bit, only a bit! Lin Tian looked at Li Xiaomeng, hesitated for a moment, and painfully said, "At most twice! If you don''t agree, you can go tell your parents about it!" Only twice? Though miserably few, it would barely do! Li Xiaomeng hesitated, saw Lin Tian''s "we might as well break up" demeanor, and nodded in agreement, "Well... okay! Two times then! I''m going back to my room to put away my backpack!" Having said that, Li Xiaomeng bounced back to her room. Accidentally, she had extorted two Supernatural Points from him! Two Supernatural Points, oh! This is really an everlasting regret from a single misstep! Watching Li Xiaomeng leave happily, Lin Tian''s face was full of bitterness as he thought to himself, "Looks like I''ll have to be more careful with this little girl from now on!" ****** The next day was the weekend, but Lin Tian didn''t sleep in. Days ago, he had already made plans with Bu Mengting and He Qianqian to go to the zoo together today. At seven in the morning, Lin Tian woke up. He lay in bed, didn''t even bother to dress, and reached for his smartphone on the bedside table to call He Qianqian. "Hey, Qianqian, are you up yet?" "Not yet..." a lazy voice came through the phone. "Still sleeping? Come on, get up! Didn''t we agree the day before yesterday to go to the zoo today, have you forgotten?" Lin Tian giggled. "Of course I remember, I just wanted to sleep a bit more," after a few words, He Qianqian woke up a bit and joked, "You know, beauty is created in sleep!" Beauty is created in sleep! Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Huh? Why does that sound a bit off? Lin Tian laughed and said, "That might be true for others! My Qianqian doesn''t need it because I have Anti-aging Water, which works a million times better than sleep!" "That''s also true! But, I still want to sleep a bit more!" "Yo, do you want me to enforce the family law then?" "What family law! You little pervert, always thinking unhealthy thoughts!" an annoyed coo came from He Qianqian over the phone. "A man''s not bad, a woman won''t love him!" Lin Tian cheekily teased. "You''re just a little man!" He Qianqian laughed, emphasizing the "little man" part. "Heh heh, small or not, you know the truth!" Lin Tian cheekily countered, and before He Qianqian could say anything else, he added, "Let''s not talk about this! Get up quickly, Mengting and I will come over and we''ll have breakfast together!" After hanging up on He Qianqian, Lin Tian made a call to Bu Mengting. As soon as the call connected, Lin Tian enthusiastically said, "Mengting, my little wife, are you up? If you''re not, I might have to enforce the family la-..." "Keep it down, Li Xiaomeng is right next to me!" What was intended to be a series of sweet nothings was abruptly cut short by Bu Mengting, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, forcing Lin Tian to swallow his words back down. "Oh, then hurry up and get out of bed. We''ll go back and find Qianqian and have breakfast together!" After stating the purpose of the call plainly, Lin Tian hung up. He put down his phone and got out of bed to wash up. Five minutes later, Lin Tian had finished washing up and sat waiting in the living room. After waiting for seven or eight minutes, Bu Mengting sent a text message. Lin Tian hurriedly got up and quickly went to open the door. Bu Mengting stood charmingly at the doorstep. Lin Tian casually locked the door and cautiously looked across, curiously asking, "Aren''t you and Xiaomeng not in the same room? How come she''s by your side?" "Last night, she insisted on chatting with me. While talking, she fell asleep in my room!" Bu Mengting explained with a smile. "I didn''t wake her up when I called you just now, did I?" "No. She''s heavy on morning drowsiness; she''s sleeping sweetly right now!" Bu Mengting shook her head. "Then I''m relieved!" Lin Tian immediately breathed a sigh of relief. After being hassled by Li Xiaomeng yesterday, he was somewhat fearful of the girl now. Today, he had planned to spend a three-person world with Bu Mengting and He Qianqian and really did not want a third wheel hanging around. ... Around 7:40, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting arrived at the morning market near City No. 2 School. He Qianqian had arrived a bit earlier than the two of them. Even though it was the weekend, at this time, the place was crowded with people having breakfast, with nearly every stand filled with customers. With so many people, seats were hard to come by. Being just a step slow meant losing a seat to someone else, and then you''d have to wait. Lin Tian and his friends waited a moment and finally spotted an available spot. The trio quickly sat down. Bu Mengting on the left, He Qianqian on the right, Lin Tian sat in the middle. After ordering breakfast, the three of them started to eat. First, Bu Mengting affectionately handed Lin Tian a bun, followed by He Qianqian tenderly peeling an egg for him, their affections clear for all to see. Soon, Lin Tian began to feel uncomfortablethe stares of everyone around him, almost like flashlights, were shooting towards him in an instant. Some were envious, some jealous, and others contemptuous! "He''s so plain-looking!" "Ah, two flowers stuck in cow dung!" "What a pity!" The murmur of voices, neither too loud nor too soft, made no effort to avoid Lin Tian. Lin Tian immediately realized he had incited public anger! With his ordinary looks and medium height of only 176 cm, he was nothing special. Yet he was with two stunning beauties, literally with one on each arm! A blatant show-off! Lin Tian scornfully curled his lips, muttering to himself, "Cut! My charm is something you lot couldn''t understand. Just go on being jealous. I''ll pretend I saw nothing!" As he turned his head casually, Lin Tian suddenly noticed something unusual. A refined-looking man was quietly reaching his hand into the purse of a woman who obviously looked like a city office worker, unaware of his actions. This man was a thief! Lin Tian immediately reacted and was about to stand up to intervene. "Miss, watch your bag!" Suddenly, a bespectacled youth dashed forward before Lin Tian, standing out to warn the woman. As he spoke, the bespectacled youth turned to the refined man, the thief, and snorted coldly, "Stealing in broad daylight?" At that moment, the thief was holding an iPhone, clearly having just stolen it and not yet hidden away. "Ah? My phone!" The woman, seeing her phone, paused for a moment and swiftly snatched it back from the thief''s hand. The thief remained incredibly calm, without any sign of nervousness. With an "unexpected" expression, the thief, looking at the bespectacled youth, "smiled wryly" and said, "Stealing? How could that be! I just found this phone on the ground..." "Nonsense!" The bespectacled youth abruptly cut the thief off. Pointing at the victim, the bespectacled youth declared confidently, "I clearly saw your hand going into this lady''s purse!" "Young man, you must be seeing things! I was by the side all along; this brother really did find it on the ground!" A woman in her thirties spoke up to defend the thief. "Yeah! Young man, you just want to impress this lady by fabricating some theft story, right?" Another man, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight, jumped out. "Ah, the moral decay these days! To woo a girl, he actually falsely accuses someone of theft!" A third person chimed in to criticize. No doubt, these people were all in it together! But these individuals jumping out first to publicly distort the truth and falsely accuse the bespectacled youth, had effectively embarrassed and discredited a well-meaning young man. Seeing the bespectacled youth turning red and unable to speak, those unaware bystanders immediately began murmuring. "It''s so shameful, falsely accusing someone!" "Yes, completely shameless! And here I thought he was a good person at first!" "Chasing a girl doesn''t need to go to such lengths!" "That''s too much!" Realizing his good intentions were misunderstood by everyone, the bespectacled youth became frantic, his voice rising as he argued, "You''re talking nonsense! This phone was definitely stolen by him; I saw him put his hand into this lady''s purse." He pointed at the girl and continued, "If you don''t believe it, you can come and check this lady''s purse; the zipper was clearly opened..." Chapter 270 - 242: Really Asking for a Beating! "Are you ever fucking done!" Without waiting for the bespectacled young man to finish, the thief suddenly erupted, loudly interrupting him, while his fist swung toward him. Smack! The thief''s fist landed heavily on the bespectacled young man''s face. The bespectacled young man''s body swayed; he stumbled and took three or four steps back, barely stabilizing himself. That punch was really fierce! Clasping his face, the bespectacled young man looked at the thief in disbelief and stuttered, "You dare hit me? You steal and yet dare to lay hands on someone?" "I think you''re asking for it!" The thief swung his hand again, giving the bespectacled young man another hard punch. Smack! This punch landed on the bespectacled young man''s nose! Spurt! Two streams of blood slowly flowed down from the bespectacled young man''s nostrils. Glaring at the bespectacled young man, the thief''s face filled with "rage" as he snorted, "Just to curry favor with others, you repeatedly frame me. Don''t you have any shame?" "So shameless!" "Exposed and still desperately framing!" "Exactly, aren''t you embarrassed?" A series of disdainful accusations echoed around, all directing their arrows at the bespectacled young man. Needless to say, those loudest voices definitely belonged to the thief''s accomplices! Of course, there were also some spectators who, misled by the thief and his accomplices, cast disapproving and contemptuous glances at the bespectacled young man. "Who is really shameless? Who lacks any sense of decency?" the bespectacled young man glared at the thief, his chest heaving dramatically, practically steaming with rage. Kindly catching a thief, yet ending up as the target of public accusation! Is there no justice? Is there? The anger in the bespectacled young man''s heart surged rapidly! At this moment, he also fully realized that most of those speaking out were definitely accomplices of the thief. They smeared him deliberately to help the thief clear his name! The bespectacled young man, wiping a smear of blood from his nose, pointed at the thief and then swiped at a few who were shouting the loudest and yelled, "Don''t you think I know? You''re all in cahoots! All thieves!" Silence! Everything around fell quiet! So quiet, you could almost hear the pounding of everyone''s hearts! Not everyone is so easily fooled! In fact, when the thief first started to explain, many had already seen through the truth, understanding that what the bespectacled young man said was real. Yet, no one was willing to stand up and speak for the bespectacled young man. It''s not my fight, hang me out to dry! Especially after seeing a few people immediately jump out in support of the thief, several who were originally planning to come forward and vouch for the bespectacled young man also instantly backed down. They''re just ordinary people, no one is willing to endure the vengeance of the thief''s gang! Nor can anyone withstand it! At this moment, seeing that the bespectacled young man did not back down and publicly pointed out those defending voices as also being thieves, many secretly sweated for him. "Such an honest man!" "Just lacks social experience, too straightforward!" "Such a pity!" The thief and his accomplices couldn''t hear the thoughts of the crowd, but the bespectacled young man''s accusations effectively stripped them bare. Instantly, their faces changed! Angry! "Are you fucking tired of living? I speak some harsh truths and you dare frame me too?" The 27- or 28-year-old man cursed angrily and charged at the bespectacled young man. Smack! The man kicked the bespectacled young man hard. Thump! The bespectacled young man fell onto his buttocks on the ground, covering his stomach with his left hand, pointing at the man who kicked him with his right hand, his mouth trembling, unable to utter a word. "You accuse me of being a thief over and over again, if I don''t beat the shit out of you, I''m no man!" The thief cursed as he joined in, kicking and punching the bespectacled young man. No one around dared to make a sound to stop the beating of the bespectacled young man by the thief and his accomplice. Even the girl whose things were stolen didn''t dare to speak! She just stood there, pale-faced, biting her lips, too afraid to move, watching the bespectacled young man getting beaten. "Qianqian, call the police!" Seeing the bespectacled young man being beaten by the thief and his accomplice, Lin Tian couldn''t sit still any longer, turned his head and whispered to He Qianqian. After speaking, Lin Tian casually picked up a bun and smashed it forcefully at the thief. Smack! The bun hit the thief right on the nose. The thief staggered! He never expected someone would dare to throw something at him! Feeling two streams of warmth flowing from his nostrils, he reached out to touch it, and his half-palm was immediately stained red with blood. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Which motherfucker isn''t afraid to die? Who dares to throw something at me? Come out here right now!" The thief instantly flew into a rage, his sinister gaze searching through the crowd. And the accomplice who had been helping the thief beat the bespectacled young man also stopped. The two stood together, arrogantly surveying the crowd around them. "It''s me!" With a calm response, Lin Tian pushed through the onlookers and went straight up to the thief, his gaze icy as he stared at the two men. The crowd around who were just watching were amazed! No one expected that under these circumstances, someone would dare to stand up for the bespectacled young man and dare to throw something at the thief. All eyes on Lin Tian were filled with shock. But Lin Tian, as if nothing had happened, ignored the surprise and awe of the crowd, his gaze coldly fixed on the thief and a few of his accomplices. "Dare to throw something at me? Are you fucking tired of living?" As the thief cursed loudly, he lunged directly at Lin Tian. Lin Tian didn''t say a word, he just raised his hand and slapped him. Smack! The slap landed heavily on the thief''s face! The thief spun like a top, made two full turns, and fell on his butt. Covering his painfully smacked cheek, the thief looked at Lin Tian in disbelief, and exclaimed, "You... you dared to hit me?" "Being a thief is already annoying enough, and you curse like a sailor, you really deserved a beating!" Lin Tian glanced at the dazed thief and coldly dropped a remark. After speaking, Lin Tian turned his head and looked towards the thief''s accomplice. The accomplice couldn''t help but take a step back, looking at Lin Tian with a fierce but nervous expression and said, "What do you want to do? This has nothing to do with you, you better not..." "''Better not'' my ass! Maintaining social harmony is everyone''s responsibility!" Lin Tian scoffed disdainfully and suddenly shot a kick. Smack! Lin Tian kicked the accomplice in the stomach. Thump! The accomplice flew backward, crashing heavily three meters away. Lin Tian didn''t pay any more attention to the accomplice, his gaze sweeping through the crowd and landing on two other people who were supporting the thief, he scoffed, "Just because you outnumber others, you think you can twist the truth and falsely accuse people?" Lin Tian''s gaze was like two cold, gleaming swords, chilling to the bone. The two men hiding in the crowd unconsciously lowered their heads. They said nothing and quietly moved backward. "Trying to run now? In your dreams!" Lin Tian sneered, and his body suddenly burst into action, dashing swiftly into the crowd. Chapter 271 - 243: There are conditions! "Sanpao, stop lying there! Run!" Seeing Lin Tian charging towards the crowd to capture two other accomplices hidden among them, Heipi quickly called out to the one Lin Tian had kicked away. "Right, we need to run!" Sanpao was stunned for a moment before he held his belly, struggling to get up and prepare to flee. Today was a complete disaster! At the moment, preserving oneself was the most critical; escaping was paramount, and having someone to report back to the boss was essential. We must run! Having been in the game for several years, Sanpao understood this principle clearly. From the corner of his eye, Lin Tian noticed the movement of Heipi and Sanpao, and seeing their apparent intention to escape, he couldn''t help but sneer secretly. Just now, framing a good guy, hitting people so fiercely, so arrogantly! Now that the situation looks grim, they think of running? Too late! Lin Tian''s rush towards the crowd paused slightly, and he turned his head sharply and shouted fiercely, "Whoever dares to run, I will break his hands on the spot!" What''s most important to a thief? Naturally, it''s their hands! Every thief practices skills with their hands. If someone''s hands are crippled, even if the wounds heal, the agility will definitely not be as good as before, making it hard to continue in this line of work. Thinking about his future, Sanpao hesitated for a moment, then dared not make any sudden moves. Heipi, however, turned a deaf ear to Lin Tian''s threat. Seeing Sanpao stop in his tracks again, Heipi was taken aback and once again urged him, "Sanpao, what are you dazing for? Run quick!" Having said that, Heipi dashed towards the crowd. In the opposite direction to Lin Tian! "Unaware of imminent death!" Seeing Heipi ignore his words and even attempting to escape, Lin Tian scoffed coldly, but his pace quickened. Whoosh! Lin Tian suddenly reached out his hand and grabbed one of Heipi''s accomplices. Turning his head to look at Heipi rushing towards the edge of the crowd, a slight smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face as he forcefully exerted pressure with his hand! He forcibly flung Heipi''s accomplice he''d just grabbed toward Heipi himself. Whoosh! The guy flew over the heads of the crowd like a human cannonball. Then, he crashed into Heipi''s back. Thud! The two men fell heavily to the ground. It was a hard fall, leaving them both dazed and confused. Especially Heipi, who was already hit hard enough, fell with his accomplice on top of him, almost causing him to pass out from the pain. "Dared to ignore my words, truly begging for death!" Lin Tian scoffed coldly and turned around, charging in another direction. Thud! Within three seconds, another figure was thrown into the crowd. Lin Tian walked slowly into the crowd, his face stern as he came up to Heipi, sneering, "You just said you wanted to run? Why aren''t you running now?" Having finished speaking, Lin Tian then stomped toward Heipi''s left hand. Crack! The sound of bone breaking echoed. "Ah!" A second later, Heipi let out a scream as distressing as the slaughter of a pig. Without a doubt, his left hand was thoroughly crippled by Lin Tian! But Lin Tian did not stop there; he raised his foot again. Crack! Another sound of breaking bone. "Ah!" Heipi let out another agonizing scream and then fainted. Needless to say, his right hand was also ruined! Gazing at the fainted Heipi, Lin Tian withdrew his foot, pursed his lips, and said, "I said before, whoever dares to run, I will cripple his hands! Since you took my words as wind past your ears, you must pay the price!" Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So domineering! The crowd around, watching the drama unfold, were all stunned by Lin Tian. Despite Lin Tian''s actions being somewhat cruel, not a single person felt sympathy for Heipi; in fact, everyone felt an inward cheer for Lin Tian. Unable to be heroes themselves, they yearned for someone who could step up! This is human nature! Under the admiring gazes of the crowd, Lin Tian walked briskly over and helped up the bespectacled young man who had been beaten up by Heipi and Sanpao earlier. "Thank you! Thank you so much!" Upon rising, the bespectacled young man quickly expressed his gratitude to Lin Tian. "No need for thanks! Maintaining social harmony is everyone''s responsibility!" Lin Tian said cheerfully with a wave, maintaining an unconcerned demeanor. At that moment, the girl who had been robbed approached. Clearly, she came over to thank them! "Thank you so much for just now!" The girl looked at Lin Tian and the bespectacled young man, her face filled with gratitude. "Don''t mention it! It was a small effort!" Lin Tian chuckled and accepted graciously. The girl turned to the bespectacled young man again, bowing deeply and apologetically saying, "I''m so sorry you got hit because of me! I was actually about to stand up and explain the situation, but seeing that the thief had accomplices, and they were so fierce, I just..." "No need to explain, I understand!" The bespectacled young man wiped his nosebleed, smiling, "As a girl, standing up wouldn''t have helped much. If those bad guys had targeted you because of it, you would have had more trouble later!" The girl, struck by the accuracy of the young man''s thoughts, shyly nodded. After a slight pause, the girl, with a blushing face, said, "Anyway, thank you! Also, I''ll take care of all your medical expenses!" "No need! It''s just a nosebleed, a minor injury, it''s nothing serious!" the bespectacled young man dismissively waved his hand. "How can that be? The kick you took earlier was not light; it''s still better to go to the hospital for a check-up!" the girl insisted. "It really is just a minor injury, no need for a hospital!" "You must go!" "No need!" "You must!" Watching the bespectacled young man and the girl''s "sweet talk," Lin Tian suddenly felt a bit exasperated. Is this what looking into each other''s eyes looks like? Does it have to be this fast? "Humph! Don''t be so smug, you''ll see what''s coming for you!" the lone woman among the thief''s accomplices suddenly snorted coldly. Lin Tian immediately snapped back to reality and turned his head. Glaring at the woman, Lin Tian coldly said, "What? Think I wouldn''t dare to hit you because you''re a woman? Let me tell you, I even frighten myself when I get angry!" Intimidated by Lin Tian''s fierce gaze, the woman unconsciously grew a bit fearful. She shrank back and dared not say another word! "Ouch!" Just then, the black-skinned thief, whose hands had been disabled by Lin Tian, weakly cried out as he gradually regained consciousness. He glanced at his twisted hands and his eyes nearly spewed fire. With his hands disabled, his life was essentially ruined! Furiously glowering at Lin Tian, the black-skinned thief shouted as if he were mad, "Bastard, you disabled my hands! Just wait and see, someone will teach you a lesson soon, and you''ll know what happens when you offend us..." "Someone will teach me a lesson soon? It looks like you still have other accomplices," Lin Tian said, pausing slightly and looking at the black-skinned thief with an almost smiling gaze. Suddenly, Lin Tian remembered a news story he had seen a few days ago. He instantly realized! The people like the black-skinned thief were the members of that brazen gang of thieves mentioned in the news, known for their frequent crimes in the city. With this in mind, Lin Tian''s smile faded, and his gaze swept coldly over the black-skinned man and his accomplices, he snorted, "Don''t worry, I''ll soon reunite all of you!" "Make way, please! Excuse me, everyone make way!" Accompanied by a sharp voice, several police officers parted the crowd and quickly approached. The leader was Chen Yixuan! Seeing Chen Yixuan, clad in a police uniform and looking dashing, Lin Tian''s lips unconsciously curved up in a faint smile. An old acquaintance, indeed! As the police appeared, the onlookers immediately dispersed. The scene was left with just the four thieves, Lin Tian, He Qianqian, Bu Mengting, the bespectacled young man and the girl whose phone had been stolen, and the newly arrived Chen Yixuan and other police officers. "Beauty, we meet again! It seems we''re really fated to bump into each other!" Seeing Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian cheerfully approached to greet her. "Is it you?" Chen Yixuan saw Lin Tian but was taken aback. "Of course, it''s me!" Lin Tian chuckled and pointed at the four thieves, saying, "I''ve caught all four thieves for you." Not mentioning the instances when Lin Tian had taken advantage of her, Chen Yixuan had interfaced with Lin Tian on several occasions and had come to a conclusion: Whenever Lin Tian was present at a crime scene, the criminals were definitely unlucky! Chen Yixuan swept her gaze over the four thieves and noticed that the black-skinned man''s palms were bloody and twisted out of shape. "Did you do this to his hands?" Chen Yixuan asked Lin Tian with a wry smile. "Correct!" Lin Tian nodded and explained with a chuckle, "This guy was caught stealing, and he teamed up with his accomplices to beat someone up, so I taught him a lesson!" "This lesson" Chen Yixuan sighed softly and shook her head, her sentence trailing off and remaining unfinished. Then, she instructed her subordinates to handcuff and take away the four thieves. "What''s the matter? Do you think I went too far?" Seeing Chen Yixuan''s hesitant expression, Lin Tian asked with a smile. "No! Not at all!" Chen Yixuan shook her head and sighed, "There''s been this gang of thieves recently, very brazen, committing multiple crimes and even causing injuries. The higher-ups have repeatedly said that we need to quickly take down this gang..." As Chen Yixuan spoke, an electronic synthesized voice suddenly rang in Lin Tian''s mind, "Mission: Fulfill Chen Yixuan''s wish by capturing all members of the gang of thieves. Mission reward: Two Supernatural Points." A mission, it was a mission! Lin Tian hadn''t expected a mission to come his way at this moment. Earlier, when the black-skinned thief had threatened him, he had been considering discussing with Chen Yixuan about taking down the gang of thieves in one fell swoop. Now, the system had directly issued a mission. Not only could he wipe out the gang of thieves in one go, resolving future troubles, but he could also earn two Supernatural Points! This was indeed a windfall! Lin Tian was ecstatic. Pointing at the four thieves being loaded into the police van, he said to Chen Yixuan, "These four should be the members of that gang of thieves you were just talking about. Beauty, do you want me to help you find the others?" "Really? That would be great!" Hearing Lin Tian offer to help, Chen Yixuan instantly looked excited. Others might not know, but Chen Yixuan was well aware that although Lin Tian was rather lecherous and liked to take advantage of her, he was also very mysterious and quite magical. Chapter 272 - 244 I guarantee! "What are your conditions? Just name them!" Chen Yixuan was already used to Lin Tian''s slick talk and responded with a slight smile, posing as if ready to comply. Just name them? If only he really could name them freely! Lin Tian chuckled bitterly in his heart, with He Qianqian and Bu Mengting right beside him. With the two of them present, what conditions could he possibly suggest? If he did suggest anything, it would probably cause an uproar! Lin Tian waved his hand and said cheerily, "Then, let''s keep it as usual. Once we catch the other members of the thief gang, you''ll treat me to a grand feast! And I mean a real feast, not just street food!" "No problem!" Chen Yixuan smiled and nodded. Lin Tian didn''t waste any more words and went straight to the food stall where they had eaten before. Subsequently, he took out three one-yuan coins from his pocket, held them in his palm, and started muttering to himself, initiating the divination before tossing the coins onto the table. Clatter, clatter, clatter! The three coins spun rapidly on the table. Lin Tian stared intently at the spinning coins, not even blinking. A moment later, the coins stopped. The moment the coins halted, a surge of information flooded into Lin Tian''s mind. Lin Tian grinned slightly and waved to Chen Yixuan, "Beauty, get some paper and a pen! I''ll write down the information about the other members of the thief gang for you!" Chen Yixuan turned and quickly fetched paper and a pen. Lin Tian took the paper and pen and scribbled furiously. After he finished, he handed the paper and pen back to Chen Yixuan. "What''s this about? Divination?" Chen Yixuan took the paper and pen, looking baffled at Lin Tian. "Yes! It''s divination!" Lin Tian nodded affirmatively. "You know how to do divination? You''re not just joking with me, are you?" Chen Yixuan was visibly surprised, her beautiful eyes piercing into Lin Tian as if trying to see right through him. "Do I look like I''m joking with you?" "Very much so! And I think you now, compared to those swindlers under the bridge, are like they were cast from the same mold!" Hearing Chen Yixuan''s words, Lin Tian almost collapsed onto the table. Very much so! Swindlers! Cast from the same mold! Lin Tian was extremely frustrated and extended his hand towards Chen Yixuan, "Since you don''t believe me, give it back to me. Pretend I never said anything, and you can go search on your own!" "Not giving it back!" Even though Chen Yixuan didn''t quite believe in divination, she quickly moved her hand behind her back, refusing to return it to Lin Tian. Having dealt with him multiple times, she knew well the mystique of Lin Tian. Although it sounded far-fetched, making it hard to believe, what if it were true? Then she would have missed the opportunity! An opportunity to catch all the members of the thief gang in one go! With her hand behind her back, Chen Yixuan faced Lin Tian and pressed, "Are you sure this can lead us to the other members of the thief gang?" "One hundred percent sure!" Lin Tian nodded, pointed at Chen Yixuan''s hand hidden behind her, and said confidently, "Just follow the information I wrote on the paper to nab them, and not one will slip through the net!" Before Chen Yixuan could reply, Lin Tian added, "If you still have doubts, I suggest you call Director Zhong. He will tell you what to do!" "Back to Director Zhong? He''s already been promoted, now he''s Minister Zhong!" Chen Yixuan pouted, pointing out Lin Tian''s mistake. "I know! I''m just used to calling him Director Zhong," Lin Tian replied nonchalantly with a smile. After saying that, Lin Tian signaled to He Qianqian and Bu Mengting to leave. They had only walked a few steps when Lin Tian suddenly stopped. Turning his head to look at Chen Yixuan, who was making a phone call, Lin Tian chuckled and said, "Oh, and a reminder! When you go to make the arrests, make sure you have enough people there to prevent anyone from escaping!" "No need for your reminder!" Chen Yixuan waved her hand impatiently. Both sides hurt! He Qianqian and Bu Mengting both acted at the same time, each pinching one of his sides. They had wanted to pinch Lin Tian ever since he began his slick talk with Chen Yixuan, but they had refrained from doing so in front of her. Now, they no longer needed to hold back! Indeed, He Qianqian and Bu Mengting simultaneously ceased their actions. Grinding her teeth, Bu Mengting harshly said, "You philanderer! Spill it, what''s the unspeakable relationship you have with that police officer?" "Absolutely none!" Lin Tian quickly denied, shaking his head like a rattle drum. Of course, he was blatantly lying. He did fancy Chen Yixuan a bit and had even taken advantage of her more than once. But now, in front of He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, he had to vehemently deny it! Previously, Lin Tian had dedicated a great deal of effort to win over both women, finally achieving his dream of having them both, and he couldn''t risk messing up now! If he was going to mess up, it had to be behind their backs! It must be behind their backs! "No?" Bu Mengting snorted coldly, her face full of disbelief as she pouted, "If there''s no relationship, why would you go out of your way to help catch thieves for her?" "I just want to maintain social harmony!" Lin Tian replied with a bitter smile. Before Bu Mengting could rebut, Lin Tian continued, "You all saw just now how arrogant these thieves were, right? Caught stealing and they even fought back, openly assaulting people! If we let them go on like this, who knows what will happen!" "That''s true! These thieves are indeed detestable, utterly lawless!" Bu Mengting nodded vigorously in agreement. "Exactly!" Lin Tian nodded, speaking with righteous indignation, "If we don''t bring them to justice, who knows, one day they might target you too! We must catch them all!" Saying this, Lin Tian reached for He Qianqian''s waist and pleaded with a flattering face, "Big wife Qianqian, you agree, don''t you?" "Yes!" He Qianqian nodded emphatically. At that moment, a taxi with its vacancy light on drove by. Lin Tian quickly hailed it and said with a smile to He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, "The taxi''s here! Let''s not stand around and waste time, let''s head to the zoo early!" The two women nodded and got into the car together. Upon entering the taxi, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally made it through safely! He was almost dead tired! However, Lin Tian''s celebration was a bit premature! The matter wasn''t over yet! No sooner had the taxi started moving than He Qianqian, half-smiling, said, "But I heard you telling that officer ''just like before''. What did you mean by that?" "Yeah! Come clean, do you often meet up?" Bu Mengting, like a little lioness, reached for Lin Tian''s waist again. Since clarifying their relationship with Lin Tian, He Qianqian and Bu Mengting had resigned themselves to the situation. They both liked Lin Tian very much and had accepted each other''s presence. But women, no matter how open-minded, have their limits! They had agreed to the trio relationship, but they didn''t want anyone else joining! So they were on high alert! "You''ve got it all wrong! Listen to me, it was like this..." Lin Tian, having no choice, had to "honestly" explain the situation between him and Chen Yixuan to the two women. Like catching a Class-A wanted criminal or cracking down on a human trafficking ring, and so on, he detailed everything after a bit of embellishment. But there were many things he didn''t mention at all! He would rather die than mention them! Thus, amidst Lin Tian''s emotive recounting, a hero who repeatedly helped the police solve significant cases without seeking any return was instantly born. After Lin Tian finished talking, they had arrived at the zoo! The three got out of the car, and Lin Tian paid the fare. Bu Mengting puffed her cheeks, playfully punched Lin Tian, and cooed, "This time it''s okay! Next time, if that Officer Chen needs your help, you have to tell me and Sister Qianqian in advance, and only proceed if we agree!" "Okay, I promise!" Lin Tian agreed without hesitation. Just a bit of prior reporting, right? No big deal! As long as they don''t forbid his contact with Chen Yixuan, there would always be opportunities in the future! Lin Tian felt incredibly smug, holding He Qianqian''s hand with his left and Bu Mengting''s with his right, as they all cheerfully entered the zoo. Speaking of the zoo, Lin Tian had been here a few times before. But back then, Lin Tian had always come with his family. Bringing girlfriends was a first for Lin Tian. And it was one-to-two at that! Most men, you could say nine out of ten, dream of being surrounded by women, enjoying everyone''s favor. But enjoying everyone''s favor is not easy! Leaving other things aside, mainly facing other people''s strange looks is a challenge. Upon entering the zoo, Lin Tian found himself the center of attention! Eager eyes all around shot glances at Lin Tian, filled with envy, jealousy, and even disdain from moral guardians. If looks could kill, Lin Tian would have been reduced to mince. Fortunately, Lin Tian had a thick skin, and both He Qianqian and Bu Mengting had grown accustomed to being watched, so they still had a lot of fun. They walked and played along the way. Stopping and snapping plenty of photos. "It''s been a long time since I''ve had as much fun as today!" Leaning on the railing, watching the zebras leisurely within the enclosure, He Qianqian suddenly laughed and remarked sentimentally. Happiness doesn''t depend on what you do or where you are! It depends on who you''re with! Lin Tian cheerfully handed her a drink, winked at He Qianqian, and said in a teasing tone, "A long time? How long? Weren''t you happy last Saturday?" "Last Saturday?" He Qianqian was momentarily stunned. Immediately after, she remembered that day they had been at a small inn outside Wu''an University, engaging in a playful threesome, wildly oblivious to their surroundings. Remembering this, a blush crept over He Qianqian''s face. She pinched Lin Tian irritably and spat, "You little pervert! Never learning good things, always thinking about all sorts of nonsense!" Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 273 - 245: Run, Girl! "How is this called not learning well?" Lin Tian argued indignantly, "Confucius said: ''Food and sex are human nature!'' Even Confucius couldn''t avoid vulgarity, so how can I, such a common person, avoid it?" "You''re just talking nonsense! You got not only the meaning wrong but also the source!" He Qianqian laughed. "I got it wrong?" Lin Tian was taken aback. "Wrong!" "Really?" He Qianqian nodded and explained with a smile, "This quote is from Zi Gao! ''Food'' refers to likes; ''sex'' refers to beauty. It means that liking beautiful things is natural." After hearing He Qianqian''s explanation, Lin Tian was immensely embarrassed. He had gotten both the meaning and the author wrong! This mistake was truly embarrassing! "Claiming to be a top scorer in college entrance exam, yet you got this wrong!" Bu Mengting teased with a smile. Lin Tian felt very awkward, touching his nose and looking around. He wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into! Seeing something fun not too far away, Lin Tian quickly pointed in that direction and said to change the subject, "There''s an elephant-riding experience over there, let''s go play!" The elephant-riding experience was a new attraction that the zoo had just opened. Lin Tian had suggested to come to the zoo with He Qianqian and Bu Mengting precisely because he had heard about this new attraction from his dorm mate Feng Jiabao and wanted to bring them for the experience. "Elephant riding? Hurry up! Let''s go check it out!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting immediately became interested and started running towards it, dragging both He Qianqian and Lin Tian with her. "Why are you running so fast? No one''s going to snatch it from you!" He Qianqian said with a wry smile. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bu Mengting cutely stuck out her tongue, and said somewhat sheepishly, "I know no one''s going to snatch it! But I just want to ride the elephant sooner!" "You really like riding elephants that much? When we have a long vacation, I''ll take you to Thailand! We''ll have plenty of fun!" Lin Tian laughed. "That''s a promise!" As they spoke, the three arrived at the elephant riding experience area. There were indeed quite a few people wanting to ride the elephants. After paying, even then, they had to queue! Lin Tian paid, got a number ticket, and led He Qianqian and Bu Mengting to the waiting area, chatting while they waited. It wasn''t long before their number was called. A majestic-looking elephant, on command from the staff with specific hand signals, knelt down like a docile kitten. With guidance from the staff, the three of them took their seats on the soft couch on the elephant''s back. "Wow! This is amazing!" No sooner had the elephant stood up than Bu Mengting couldn''t help but raise her hands high, waving them vigorously and cheering loudly. The staff beside them were startled and quickly gestured to her to be quiet. "What, I can''t cheer?" Bu Mengting asked, curious. The staff quickly explained, "Loud cheers might startle the elephant. If the elephant gets frightened, the consequences would be unimaginable!" These weren''t empty words! An adult male Asian elephant weighs at least around 4,500 to 5,000 kilograms. With its tremendous weight and huge size, should it go berserk, a single stomp could turn a living human into a mushy pulp in an instant. "I got it!" After hearing the staff''s explanation, Bu Mengting gave an embarrassed smile and obediently put down her hands. Even though they couldn''t cheer, Lin Tian and his friends still had a great time. After all, they had only ever seen elephants before and had never ridden one, so today was a first, naturally feeling both fresh and curious. However, things always turn out unexpectedly! As Lin Tian and his friends were having a great time, an elephant nearby, for some unknown reason, got frightened and went berserk! Thump thump thump! The rampaging elephant''s footsteps on the ground were like an earthquake. Everyone in the experience area was dumbfounded! The tourists scrambled to take cover, afraid that if they were careless, they would become souls under the huge elephant''s iron feet. Even if they weren''t stepped on, a poke from the tusks was unbearable. It would undoubtedly be a through-and-through chilling pierce by the tusk! Everyone was running for their lives. But there were exceptions! A girl around seventeen or eighteen years old, probably petrified by the rampaging elephant, was just standing there dazed, not moving an inch. Thump thump thump! The crazed elephant, with its long tusks, was charging towards the girl. "Hey, run!" "Get out of the way, child!" "Run!" People nearby couldn''t help but yell at the girl. But the girl seemed as if she didn''t hear them at all. Still stupidly standing there unmoved! "Oh no! There''s going to be trouble!" Seeing this, Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat, and he leaped down from the elephant he was riding. "Lin Tian, don''t go! It''s too dangerous!" Bu Mengting urgently tried to stop him. He Qianqian also followed, shouting, "Don''t go! It''s too late!" "Don''t worry, I won''t get hurt!" Lin Tian didn''t look back as he threw out a sentence, his whole body as fast as lightning, sprinting toward the dazed girl. Five meters! Three meters! One meter! Just as the elephant''s tusk was about to reach the girl, Lin Tian, like an arrow released from a bow, threw himself forward, embracing the girl and narrowly avoiding the gut-wrenching danger. The two of them took advantage of the momentum to roll on the spot, rolling to a distance of five or six meters! Lin Tian slowly exhaled a breath. But he did not relax! A distance of five or six metersthe elephant could charge over in just a few steps; it was only a temporary escape from danger, not at all safe. "This won''t do! If this elephant is allowed to rampage, someone will inevitably be unable to dodge in time! I must stop it!" Lin Tian pondered in his heart, then let go of the girl and charged towards the elephant. Seeing the girl rescued by Lin Tian, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. But in the blink of an eye, they all saw Lin Tian rush towards the elephant. At this sight, everyone was stunned! "What''s happening?" "Has that young man gone crazy?" "Is he seeking death?" All the onlookers couldn''t bear to watch any longer and closed their eyes. To dare rush towards an elephant with bare hands? That was simply courting death! At this moment, the only thought in Lin Tian''s mind was to stop the rampaging elephant; he had no time to pay attention to his surroundings nor the leisure to do so. Whoosh! Lin Tian sprinted to the back of the elephant and reached out his hand as fast as lightning. The elephant''s tail landed in Lin Tian''s hand. Immediately after, Lin Tian moved to the right rear of the elephant, grabbed the elephant''s tail with both hands, and with all his might, yanked it fiercely. Thump! The elephant fell heavily to the ground, kicking up dust. Hearing the sound, everyone simultaneously opened their eyes. Again, they were dumbfounded by what they saw! To take down an elephant with bare hands? Is this even humanly possible? Just then, a staff member nearby suddenly shouted, "Young man, please hold on for another half a minute, the tranquilizer gun is almost here!" Hold on for another half a minute? Hold on for half a minute? Half a minute? Instantly, Lin Tian felt an urge to drag that guy over and throw him under the elephant''s feet to be trampled mercilessly. Hold on my ass! Do you think I am Salted Egg Superman or Superman? This is an elephant, not a chicken! Despite being extremely irritated, Lin Tian did not protest, but simply stood vigilantly next to the elephant, ready to take it down again at any moment. The elephant struggled to get up a few times but was about to stand upright again. Lin Tian did not dare to take it lightly and decisively made his move once again! Thump! The elephant fell once more, stirring up dust. But this time, the elephant had learned its lesson and kept its tail flailing wildly, giving Lin Tian no chance to grab it again. Just then, the voice of that annoying staff member rang out again, "Young man, the tranquilizer gun is here! You''d better move away quickly!" Without a word, Lin Tian quickly picked up the girl and retreated to a safe distance. Thwack! Thwack! Thwack! Three tranquilizer darts hit the elephant without fail. The dosage of the tranquilizer must have been large! After being hit, the elephant began to sway around twenty seconds later, struggling weakly for a while before collapsing. Thump! A cloud of dust rose from the ground. The shouting staff member rushed to Lin Tian''s side first thing, excitedly grabbed his hand, and shook it vigorously, "Young man, I''m really grateful to you! If it weren''t for you, there would have been casualties today..." "No need to thank me!" Lin Tian said with a wry smile, shaking his head as he struggled to free his hand. "But I must thank you!" That guy, as if he had practiced joint locks, once again grabbed Lin Tian''s hand accurately and shook it vigorously, "Young man, you are really amazing. I''ve never seen anyone take down an elephant with their bare hands before..." Take down my ass! Lin Tian immediately felt an urge to give the guy a thorough thrashing. And he knew if he let this staff member go on, he would definitely make the headlines in Wu''an news tomorrow and become the center of attention. He had to get away quickly! "Please! I don''t want to be in the headlines tomorrow, nor do I want to be the center of attention!" Lin Tian said helplessly, shaking his head as he pulled away his hand and turned to leave. The staff member was taken aback for a moment before chasing after him, "Young man, can you leave some contact information? Later our leader will personally come to thank you..." "I''ve already said, no thanks! I just hope you don''t let something like today happen again!" Lin Tian waved his hand, intending to leave the experience area. "Lin Tian, are you hurt?" He Qianqian came to Lin Tian''s side. Without caring about the others nearby, she anxiously grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and looked him up and down, bombarding him with questions. "You idiot! Always showing off!" Bu Mengting stepped forward and gave Lin Tian a punch, her eyes red as she said, "What would Qianqian and I do if you got hurt?" "All right, I won''t worry you again in the future!" Lin Tian said with a smile, sweeping his hand around, "Let''s go! There are quite a few people watching us here!" At that moment, the girl Lin Tian had saved approached. Looking at Lin Tian, the girl gratefully said, "My name is Zhang Ya! Thank you for saving me just now! If it hadn''t been for you, by now I surely would have..." "No need to thank me!" Lin Tian waved his hand, interrupting Zhang Ya, and smiled, "But remember, next time you''re in danger, make sure to run away; don''t be foolish and stand there frozen!" Having said this, Lin Tian turned around and left, taking He Qianqian and Bu Mengting with him. Chapter 274 - 246: Enchanted by You "Hey, wait up!" Just as Lin Tian was about to leave with the two girls in his arms, Zhang Ya became anxious and ran in front of the trio, shouting loudly. The trio of Lin Tian were all somewhat baffled. "Do you still need something?" "I, I want to be your girlfriend!" Suddenly, his waist was struck, and this time it really hurt. Zhang Ya, although you are very beautiful, as you can see, I already have two wives. I can''t be your boyfriend anymore." Enduring the pain in his waist, Lin Tian tried hard to bear it, squeezing a blissful smile on his face, hugging both He Qianqian and Bu Mengting in his arms. The two girls snorted coldly and gave Lin Tian a glance! "What? They''re both your wives?" Watching the trio''s actions, Zhang Ya''s eyes widened. "Yes. Sorry, we have other things to do and we must leave." Lin Tian, holding onto his wives, passed by Zhang Ya. She watched their retreating figures, feeling frustrated and clenching her fists tightly: "Lin Tian, I won''t give up, I must be your girlfriend. You... belong only to me!" ... "Lin Tian, you really have some charm, buddy." "Exactly, even that young girl is charmed by you." He Qianqian and Bu Mengting both said sourly. "Of course, if I, Lin Tian, didn''t have any charm, how could you two have fallen for me?" "Get over yourself!" The two women said in unison, Lin Tian, watching the two women getting jealous over him, felt extremely proud and suddenly had a thrilling idea. "My dearest wives, there was a bit of a situation at the zoo and we didn''t really have fun. How about we go for a stroll in the park?" "Sounds good, let''s clear our minds." "Then let''s go." Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The park was quieter than the zoo, and Lin Tian deliberately led He Qianqian and Bu Mengting to a less crowded area. "Come this way, look how nice the scenery is here." Lin Tian brought He Qianqian and Bu Mengting to a deserted pavilion and sat down with both women inside. "What scenery?" He Qianqian actually wanted to go take photos by the stone sculptures, but it was too crowded over there. "It''s so boring here, why not let''s go boating instead?" "My beloved wives, there''s nobody here. How about we play some adult games?" "Hey, you little rascal, this is a park, don''t mess around." He Qianqian''s cheeks reddened as she held back Lin Tian''s wandering hands while Bu Mengting also restrained his hands. "Lin Tian, behave yourself. We haven''t even fully dealt with the issue with the female cop, and now there''s Zhang Ya. I see you, always getting distracted by pretty ladies." "Isn''t this just the perfect opportunity to apologize to my precious wives? Look at the charming scenery, the sky as our cover and the earth as our bed. Let''s really relax." "You scumbag, there are so many people around; aren''t you ashamed? Mengting, quickly pull this rascal away." He Qianqian pushed hard against Lin Tian with both hands, Bu Mengting also came to help. If Lin Tian really intended to force the issue, not even twenty more women could stop him. However, he didn''t want to coerce the two women, just take the opportunity to take advantage. "You little rascal, let go, someone is coming." "Qianqian, who are you trying to fool?" Lin Tian didn''t believe it at first, but then Bu Mengting slapped his head and Lin Tian turned to see someone really was coming. "What a buzzkill!" As someone approached, Lin Tian naturally stopped; otherwise, fooling around with the two women would only benefit the spectators. "Wow, lucky guy, you''ve got two beautiful women today!" Five men approached, all bald, each with tattoos on their heads, clearly looking like trouble. The lead bald guy, the most muscular, couldn''t take his eyes off He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. "Hey beautiful, coming to the park for fun?" The muscular bald guy grinned and sidled up to Bu Mengting, the other four immediately encircled the pavilion. "Lin Tian, I''m really not having fun here, let''s go boating." Bu Mengting leaned disgustingly close to Lin Tian, who cooperatively wrapped his arm around her slim waist and spoke assertively. "Buddy, no matter how beautiful the lady is, she''s my woman." "Oh? So, she''s your woman, huh? Alright then." The bald guy seemed easygoing and moved to another side, approaching He Qianqian. "This beauty, always being a third wheel isn''t fun. How about I keep you company and we talk about life?" Who could have known He Qianqian would just roll her eyes at him, then turn and hug Lin Tian. "Sorry, buddy. This lady is mine as well." Watching Lin Tian confidently hug one beauty in each arm, the muscular bald guy''s expression hardened. "You da****** dare to make a fool of me? With that small frame of yours, managing one woman is already good enough. Be smart and hand over one to let the brothers have some fun, otherwise, I''m taking both women today." As the muscular bald guy spoke, the other four baldies stepped forward, blocking the retreat pathway of Lin Tian and his group. The few bald men looked menacing, yet the trio of Lin Tian seemed unconcerned. "Lin Tian, if you get rid of these thugs, I''ll reward you later." These men disgusted He Qianqian! Not to be outdone, Bu Mengting, hanging onto Lin Tian''s arm, acted coquettishly. "If you do it well, I''ll reward you too." Reward? What kind of reward? Lin Tian immediately became excited, secretly thinking about the good times ahead while his eyes were fixed on the muscular bald guy. "Did you hear that? My wives want me to take care of you. Are you guys going to leave on your own, or shall I make you?" Chapter 275 - 247 Riding a Bicycle "Kid, what are you talking about? You want to fight until we roll? It''s ridiculous, guys, let''s go. Get rid of this kid, and these two women will be ours." The burly bald man shouted, and several bald men rushed up at the same time. Lin Tian, holding the two women, seemed petrified. But when the burly bald man charged up close, he suddenly kicked, sending the burly bald man flying out of the pavilion. Seeing this, the other bald men immediately dared not advance. What a joke, with the burly bald man''s physique, if not three hundred pounds, it must have been at least two hundred fifty pounds. But this kid, sitting still and casually kicking the burly bald man out of the pavilion, what kind of strength was that? "What are you dazing at? Am I asking you to roll or are you rolling on your own?" "We''ll roll on our own!" The bald men were quite perceptive, knowing they were no match, and immediately treated Lin Tian with respect. They turned and were ready to leave! "Stop! I told you to roll, not to walk away! What, can''t you understand Chinese now?" Upon hearing this, the bald men were immediately furious, but remembering Lin Tian''s terrifying strength, they still cowered. One by one, they lay on the ground and slowly rolled out. "Haha, these people are really funny!" Bu Mengting giggled non-stop, with Lin Tian around, indeed no one could bully her. "Hahaha, big and small wives have returned, let''s go home!" The small boat had just reached the shore when He Qianqian received a phone call. "Lin Tian, you play with Mengting, I need to go back to school for a while." "Qianqian, big wife, what''s happened?" "It''s nothing serious, just a meeting. You guys have fun, I''m heading back." After saying that, He Qianqian left. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Big bad wolf, what naughty thoughts are you having now?" "Let''s not play anymore, shall we go home and play?" "What are you looking at behind me?" "Go to hell, you! Hey, there''s a tandem bicycle ahead. Let''s rent one and ride it!" Since going to university, Lin Tian hadn''t ridden a bicycle for a long time. Seeing these bicycles made him recall the days when he used to ride to school with Bu Mengting on the back. "Sure, but let''s ride the singles, yeah? I''ll carry you, just like before." "No, let''s ride the tandem. When we ride single, you always try to take advantage of me." Bu Mengting didn''t fall for it, Lin Tian always found a way to be fresh with her whenever he carried her on the bicycle. Lin Tian chuckled. "Mengting, little wife, I''ve taken all the advantages I could from you. Do I really need to ride a bicycle to do that? I carry you so you won''t get tired." "I don''t care, I want to ride a tandem." Although Bu Mengting felt sweet inside hearing Lin Tian didn''t want her to get tired, today she wanted to experience riding a tandem bicycle. That feeling of two people collaborating felt just like a married couple living life, and Bu Mengting really wanted to experience it. "Okay, okay. Then let''s ride the tandem. Who am I to refuse the one I love so much." Soon after completing the rental procedures, the two climbed onto the bicycle. Lin Tian in front, Bu Mengting at the back. "Lin Tian, can you handle it? Should I go in front?" "What do you mean, can I handle it? It''s clearly you who can''t keep up with my pace, okay? Focus, listen to my command, let''s put in effort together." The two were riding a tandem bicycle for the first time, wobbling along the way which looked quite dangerous. "Beep beep!" Just then, a loud honking sound suddenly came. A pure white BMW car pulled up next to them, driving at a well-controlled speed, matching pace next to Lin Tian and Bu Mengting. "Hey! Beauty. What''s so good about riding a bicycle? Come on my BMW, let me take you for a spin!" Zhou Wu hadn''t expected to bump into such a top-notch beauty today. As for Lin Tian in front, Zhou Wu simply ignored him, his eyes fixed on Bu Mengting. "What''s the fun in riding in a BMW? Sitting in a car, you don''t get to feel any wind at all. Riding a bicycle, that''s what I call taking a spin." Bu Mengting didn''t even glance at Zhou Wu, dismissively saying a word. These days, are there still women who wouldn''t smile in a BMW but would rather cry on a bicycle? Zhou Wu thought there must have been a problem with the way he spoke earlier, so he focused his attention on Lin Tian, the man in front. "Hey, brother! With such a top-notch beauty, how can you be riding a bicycle?" Chapter 276 - 248: Racing Cars "What''s wrong with a bicycle?" Lin Tian glared at Zhou Wu, instantly seeing him as a good-for-nothing rich kid. Relying on his parents'' money, he looked down on everyone else. What''s wrong with a bicycle? Zhou Wu was left a bit speechless by Lin Tian''s question. "You say what''s wrong with a bicycle? No matter how fast your lousy bicycle goes, can it be faster than my BMW?" Zhou Wu vigorously honked his horn, the BMW car emitting beeping sounds, as he grew increasingly smug. "Beauty, stop hanging out with this stinky brat. Come get in my BMW instead? Let big brother show you what speed and passion are all about." Bu Mengting didn''t even want to pay attention to Zhou Wu, finding him as annoying as a buzzing fly. "Husband, let''s ignore him and go!" "Okay." Lin Tian immediately picked up the pace, not wanting to get entangled with Zhou Wu. But as soon as they sped up, Zhou Wu also accelerated, quickly catching up to the speed of the tandem bicycle. "Hahaha, you guys are too funny, thinking you can shake me off with that broken bicycle? This is a BMW I''m driving!" Zhou Wu''s arrogant demeanor irritated Lin Tian immensely. What''s worse, Bu Mengting was equally miffed. "BMW is amazing, huh? BMW is something special, huh! Watch carefully now, see how I''ll leave your BMW in the dust with this bicycle today." Lin Tian was furious, turning around to speak to Bu Mengting. "Little wife Mengting, tuck your feet in, I''m speeding up." If one person on a tandem bicycle wants to speed up, the other has to match their pace. Lin Tian was planning on accelerating like mad, and he knew Bu Mengting surely couldn''t keep up, so he told her to pull her feet in. "Yo yo yo! What''s the big idea here? You planning to race my BMW with that bicycle? Come on then, let''s race! But let''s get one thing straight, if you lose, the beauty has to ride in my BMW!" Seeing Lin Tian seemingly getting angry made Zhou Wu ecstatic. "Talk about it after you win, ugly freak!" After Lin Tian finished speaking, the tandem bicycle suddenly seemed as if it had an engine installed, shooting forward like a bolt of lightning, its speed relentlessly increasing. Zhou Hu was taken aback for a moment before quickly pressing the gas pedal to chase after them. "Fuck, who the hell are you calling ugly freak!" "Who else but you? A disgusting mess makes a lot of noise!" Lin Tian shouted, furiously pedaling, his speed creating a blur. The speed of the tandem bicycle was getting faster and faster. "Fuck, I can''t believe it, a bicycle outpacing my BMW?" Zhou Wu also hurriedly floored the gas pedal, the BMW closely following Lin Tian''s tandem bicycle. Suddenly, many people noticed a bicycle racing against a BMW. "My god, what am I seeing? A bicycle racing a BMW?" "Pinch me, has the world gone mad?" "I''ll bet the BMW loses for sure!" "Stop kidding, how could a bicycle possibly outpace a BMW?" Lin Tian''s bicycle kept picking up speed, inciting utter disbelief in Zhou Wu. He glanced at the speedometer, 120 mph already, was this guy even human? But now wasn''t the time to be shocked, Zhou Wu pressed the gas pedal again. If he couldn''t even beat a bicycle today, how would he ever live it down if others found out? "Husband, go for it, that BMW can''t catch us!" Bu Mengting felt for the first time that a bicycle really could be cooler than a BMW, even if it was a bit uncomfortable to sit on. However, compared to the thrill of overtaking a BMW on a bicycle, these discomforts were nothing. "Hold tight, Mengting, my little wife, I''m going to speed up. This time we''ll completely lose that BMW guy." "OK!" Once again, the bicycle accelerated, and Zhou Wu''s eyes nearly popped out. What the hell kind of bicycle was this? He gritted his teeth and stepped on the gas harder, pushing the speed up to 130. But the bicycle kept getting further away from his line of sight. Damn it, how could it be so fast? Just as Zhou Wu decided to go all out and speed up further, he saw a police car appear in his rearview mirror. With no choice, Zhou Wu had to pull over. Meanwhile, the bicycle had long disappeared from sight. "Officer, I''m a good person. Why are you stopping me?" "A good person? Come on, let''s test for alcohol. Do you know this is the city center? How did you get your license? How fast were you just now? Over 120, right? Do you think this is a highway?" Flooded with questions by the police officer, Zhou Wu immediately caved in. Now wasn''t like the past; traffic management was very strict. He really was speeding, but thankfully he hadn''t been drinking. "Officer, I was wrong. But that bicycle over there was also speeding. It was even faster than me, why didn''t you stop it?" "Are you out of your mind? Bicycles are non-motorized vehicles; there''s no traffic law that says bicycles also have to follow speed limits, is there?" "Fuck!" Zhou Wu was completely baffled. When he thought about it carefully, there really wasn''t any traffic law that said bicycles had to follow speed limits. "Hahaha, a BMW can''t even beat a bicycle! Husband, you are so cool." Watching the BMW get pulled over by the police car and quickly disappear from view, Bu Mengting shouted excitedly. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Mengting, it''s about time. Let''s return the bicycle and go home." "Sure." Lin Tian took Bu Mengting back to the bicycle rental, and the owner of the rental shop seemed very surprised to see Lin Tian. "Are you the guy who raced a BMW on a bicycle?" "Ah, boss, how did you know? Isn''t my husband incredibly cool?" Bu Mengting didn''t expect that the owner had already heard about Lin Tian racing a BMW on a bicycle. The owner took out his phone and waved it. "It''s become the hottest topic in Wu''an today; look, everyone is talking about you guys. By the way, is there any problem with my bicycle?" "No problem, of course no problem. Boss, your bicycles are of really great quality." Lin Tian was quick to flatter the owner. The owner inspected the bicycle and found indeed there were no issues. But he couldn''t wrap his head around how Lin Tian managed to race a BMW on a bicycle. It just seemed too unbelievable. If it wasn''t for the fact that he had rented out the bicycle himself, he would have thought it was fake. "Of course, my bicycles all pass quality inspections." "Boss, you see, after your inspection, there''s nothing wrong with the bicycle, right?" "The bicycle has nothing wrong, but you guys have a problem!" The owner abruptly changed his tone, causing Lin Tian and Bu Mengting to pause. Standing tall, Bu Mengting asked, "What do you mean by that, boss? What do you mean ''people have a problem''? You have to explain that properly." "You''re racing a BMW with a bicycle, don''t you think that''s a problem?" Chapter 277 - 249: Spokesperson Lin Tian and Bu Mengting both looked crestfallen, wondering if the boss was looking for trouble. "What exactly do you want, boss? Just spit it out!" "What do I want? You used my bike to race a BMW, which definitely caused a lot of wear and tear on my bike. Although it doesn''t look problematic now, it surely will be later. So, you must do me a favor!" The boss''s words were somewhat unreasonable. There were no problems detected now, but he still wanted to blame Lin Tian and the other person if issues arose later. "You''re being completely unreasonable. Mengting, my dear, let''s go." Lin Tian was getting a bit angry, and it was a good thing the boss spoke politely, otherwise, he was ready to throw a punch. "Hey, hey, you young people, always in such a hurry. Can you let me finish speaking?" The boss quickly grabbed Lin Tian, who glared at him, almost ready to start a fight. Fortunately, the boss reacted quickly and started speaking. "Here''s the deal. I plan to take a photo of you two and make you my bike rental spokespeople!" "Bike rental spokespeople!" Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian was unimpressed, but Bu Mengting was thrilled. After all, she was a girl who was particularly interested in becoming a star. "Exactly, think about it. The two of you raced past a BMW on my bike. What if someone asks about it later and doesn''t believe it? So, I plan to take your photo and display it here." "Sure, sure. We''ll be your spokespeople." Bu Mengting immediately nodded, pulling Lin Tian over for the boss to take their photo. Lin Tian was somewhat reluctant, but seeing Bu Mengting so excited, he couldn''t bring himself to say no. "Come on, give me a smile! Good, just like that! Cheese!" After taking the photo, the boss even handed out two red bills to Lin Tian and Bu Mengting. Initially, Bu Mengting was reluctant to accept it, but when the boss mentioned it was for their endorsement, she happily took it. "Hehe, I''m a spokesperson now too." On their way home, Bu Mengting couldn''t stop giggling. Lin Tian couldn''t understand these women; it was just taking a photo used as an advertisement. Why the excitement? "What do you know? So many people want to be on billboards and can''t. Being a spokesperson, it shows I was born beautiful and charming." "Of course, my dear Mengting, you are the prettiest." "That''s more like it!" Flushed with excitement from Lin Tian''s compliment, Bu Mengting accidentally twisted her foot and lurched forward. Had she fallen, Bu Mengting''s beautiful face would have been marred, or at least scratched. A figure swiftly appeared next to Bu Mengting, a sturdy arm steadying her tender waist. With a strong pull, Bu Mengting was lifted back on her feet. A wave of masculine scent enveloped her, and Bu Mengting found Lin Tian exceptionally handsome today. "Honey, you''re amazing. If it weren''t for you, I''d have been disfigured today." "Still, it''s just being a spokesperson. Look how it got to your head. You''ve been bouncing around all the way, and now your foot''s twisted." Lin Tian held Bu Mengting close, not missing the chance to take advantage of the situation. Bu Mengting''s face turned red, but her brow furrowed. "Honey, be serious. My foot''s twisted, what should we do?" "It''s just a twist, let me rub it for you." Lin Tian found a stone seat, helped Bu Mengting sit down, and then took off her high heels. "It''s swollen so much! I told you to watch where you''re walking. Well, how about that? My big spokesperson." "Okay." Lin Tian was more than happy to keep rubbing; he hadn''t noticed before, but Bu Mengting''s little feet were truly beautiful. Her skin was clear and translucent, with no odor on her feet but a faint fragrance instead. Her ten toes were painted bright red, looking both enchanting and appealing. "It''s getting dark and my foot''s twisted. How are we going to get home?" "Are you silly? With your husband here, are you scared we won''t make it home? Come, I''ll carry you!" Lin Tian stood up, pinched Bu Mengting''s nose, then squatted in front of her. "My queen, mount your steed!" Bu Mengting, amused by Lin Tian, cheerfully climbed onto his back. "Giddy up! Off we go!" Bu Mengting was having so much fun, she seemed to forget about the pain in her foot as she playfully slapped Lin Tian''s shoulders. Lin Tian stood up but didn''t immediately take off. "My queen, I''m very fast, so if you don''t want to fall, you better hold on tight." "Hold on tight! Tsk, you rascal, always sneaking touches. Not today!" "My queen, I did warn you." "Quit that and get moving! Giddy up!" Seeing Bu Mengting not cooperating, Lin Tian dashed off suddenly, and Bu Mengting, caught off-guard, threw her head back nearly falling, which scared her into grabbing Lin Tian''s neck tightly, pressing her soft body against his back. "You rascal, always bullying me." "My queen, you can''t do this. Wanting the horse to run but not letting it graze. How is the horse supposed to move?" "Fine, I''ll let you graze!" Bu Mengting pinched him hard. Lin Tian howled in pain and sped towards their home. "Your uncle''s family isn''t home?" "They''re often away." "Then with your foot twisted, I must stay to take care of you." Lin Tian looked at Bu Mengting with a mischievous grin. "My foot is like this, and you''re still thinking of mischief." Seeing that mischievous smile on Lin Tian''s face, Bu Mengting immediately knew he was up to no good again. "I''ll check it for you!" Chapter 278 - 250: Bathing Together Bu Mengting''s ankle had twisted, so she definitely needed help taking a shower. "How should I shower?" Bu Mengting blushed, burying her face entirely into her chest. Lin Tian suddenly realized and looked at Bu Mengting with a mischievous smile. For some reason, Bu Mengting felt a sudden sadness. Lin Tian quickly hugged Bu Mengting. "Mengting my little wife, what''s wrong?" "Today, that Zhang Ya, she held your hand for so long, you dare say your heart didn''t flutter? That woman''s figure isn''t bad either, right?" "Didn''t I reject her right then? With you and Qianqian my big wife, I have enough." "Oh please, I know you too well. You say nice things, but you only rejected her because I and Qianqian were around. If we weren''t, you definitely would have taken her to a hotel room." "Mengting my little wife, how can you think of your husband like that? These thoughts of yours are not good." "Hmph, I''m already being conservative in my thoughts. Now, tell me, what''s going on with that policewoman?" "Which policewoman?" Lin Tian intended to play dumb. But Bu Mengting clearly wasn''t buying it. "You know which one. Chen Yixuan. Humph, talking about some ''old rules,'' you''d better tell me honestly what those ''old rules'' are all about." "Oh her? It''s nothing. I helped her catch a thief, and she''ll be commended for it when she goes back. All these will count as her merits. It''ll all help her with promotions and such in the future. So you tell me, doesn''t she owe me a thank you?" "She doesn''t need to thank you all the way to the bed!" "Of course not that far, but treating me to a meal isn''t too much to ask, right?" "Just a meal?" "Just eating" Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Faced with Bu Mengting''s persistent questioning, Lin Tian stood firm, insisting it was only about sharing a meal. Truth be told, he wasn''t completely lying; he had taken some liberties with that female officer Chen Yixuan, but nothing substantial had happened. "No matter what, I don''t care, both Qianqian and I are willing to be like this for you. If you dare mess around outside, just see how I''ll deal with you." For the next two days, Lin Tian tried everything to entertain Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, striving to satisfy every demand of the two women. Of course, the rewards the two women gave were very satisfying. After two days, Lin Tian returned to school. Lin Tao that little rascal was still mysteriously elusive, Feng Jiabao had also vanished, only Guo Rong was in the dorm. "Lin Tian, had enough fun?" "How come you''ve been staying in the dorm the whole time?" "Ah, how can this single dog compare with you? By the way, have you seen the news?" Guo Rong suddenly asked. Lin Tian was startled. "What happened, something big?" It couldn''t be that his bike racing against the BMW made the news, could it? "Big news! Of course, it''s big news! Remember, the notorious thief gang we had before?" "The thief gang?" Lin Tian immediately knew it must be that, with the help of his divination, Chen Yixuan had completely caught all members of the thief gang. However, he deliberately said. "Who got robbed again?" "It''s not about who got robbed, those guys are out of luck, all got arrested. Heh, not a single good one among those thieves, they should''ve been caught sooner. Too bad they can''t be sentenced to death." Guo Rong said with a face full of indignation, as if he thought even the thieves deserved the death penalty. "Catching them is good news. That way, our Wu''an''s safety index will go up a lot." "Of course, it''s good news they got caught, but the big news I''m talking about isn''t that." Guo Rong suddenly became serious, dangling a moderately big teaser. "Then what is it?" "It''s still about a thief. The thief gang got caught, right? Now a lone thief has popped up. This guy is very skilled and has quite an arrogant air. After stealing, he leaves a note in someone''s bag that says, ''Thief God Luo Li!'' Such an arrogant thief? Lin Tian was also shocked. Shouldn''t thieves be hiding everywhere, scared of being caught? This Luo Li, after stealing, even leaves a note. Does he want the police to catch him or what? "That arrogant? Did the police catch him yet?" Chapter 279 - 251 Brazen "No way, that thief is indeed impressive. But no matter how capable, it''s none of our business. Lin Tian, what do you say we go out for dinner tonight? I heard there''s a new barbecue place that opened up near the campus. Shall we try it out?" Guo Rong, the foodie, started talking about food again as he spoke. But then again, it had been a while since the four roommates had gathered together. "Sure, but it''s boring to go with just the two of us. What about the other two?" "Don''t get me started, the boss is only concerned with his own love life, and it seems like Lin Tao is about to be off the market too. That just leaves me." "Don''t be so pessimistic, man. You''ve still got me. Alright, let''s go for a feast, my treat." Seeing Guo Rong looking genuinely lonely, Lin Tian decided to be generous. "You''re the best." The moment Guo Rong heard about the big meal, his foodie nature was completely exposed. Most of the consumers at the shops around Wu''an University were students from the university. With the recent opening of a new barbecue restaurant, it was clear that they were targeting the easy money from the students. Lin Tian was paying, so of course, Guo Rong wasn''t going to be polite. He ordered all the meat dishes like skewered R, kidney, and J leg. "Guo Rong, if you want to get a girlfriend soon, I suggest you eat less." "Lin Tian, are you worried about your money?" "I''m really looking out for your best interest." "For me, Guo Rong, I''d rather give up on girls than on good food." Guo Rong''s eyes shone as he stared at the skewered R at the barbecue stand, his saliva uncontrollable. Against such a foodie, Lin Tian was powerless. "Lin Tian, can we sit here?" A sweet and crisp voice rang out. Lin Tian looked up and saw two lovely girls. The Shen sisters, Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran. The one who spoke was Shen Yiran, while Shen Mengyi stood behind with a restrained manner, her gaze at Lin Tian somewhat chilly. Shen Mengyi''s impression of Lin Tian used to be quite good, but after knowing about Lin Tian''s relationship with Bu Mengting, Shen Mengyi began to keep her distance subtly. "Sit down, please do! Wow, I never thought I''d get to dine with the campus belle one day." Before Lin Tian could say a word, the chubby Guo Rong took it upon himself to reply. He had just claimed he didn''t need girls as long as he had food. Now, before he even started eating, his attitude changed completely upon seeing the girls. "Sis, you sit over here! Lin Tian, aren''t you trying to chase my sister? Here''s your chance, this meal''s on you!" Shen Yiran was still as straightforward as before. "Yiran, stop talking nonsense. Lin Tian has a girlfriend." Shen Mengyi couldn''t bear to watch anymore. She indeed had feelings for Lin Tian, but ever since she learned that Lin Tian had a girlfriend, she had been trying to maintain a distance from him. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So what if he has a girlfriend? Is she as pretty as my sister? Even if she is, does she have an attractive sister like me? If Lin Tian really became my brother-in-law, he''d have a pretty little aunt like me, and he''d definitely choose my sister as long as he''s not a fool." Shen Yiran, the girl, was as daring as ever in her speech. And when she brought up the topic of a ''little aunt,'' she shot Lin Tian a flirtatious wink, full of teasing. Just as Guo Rong was greedily grabbing a skewered R, he suddenly chimed in. "Shen beauty, what you don''t know is that Bu Mengting also has a sister, Li Xiaomeng. She''s still young, but she''s a real gem of a lolita. Give her a few years, and she''ll be another curvaceous little aunt." Guo Rong wasn''t just talking nonsense; Bu Mengting did have a sister, Li Xiaomeng. Though Li Xiaomeng was young, she was indeed a beauty in the making, and quite the quirky character, having fooled Guo Rong once before. "Really? Sister, looks like you''ve got some serious competition. Why don''t we join forces to snag Lin Tian?" Hearing Shen Yiran''s words, Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi both went dark in the face. Lin Tian turned a cold face towards Guo Rong and shouted. "I think you''re in need of a lesson, aren''t you?" "No, absolutely not, I misspoke. I''ll continue with my skewered R, you guys chat, you chat!" In need of a lesson, that''s Li Xiaomeng''s catchphrase. The thought of the Witch''s prowess made Guo Rong instantly behave. "Lin Tian, tell me the truth, are you going to chase after my sister or not?" Shen Yiran was not easily dismissed and kept pressing the question. Shen Mengyi, for some reason, did not stop her this time. Perhaps she wanted to know Lin Tian''s thoughts as well. "Cough cough, now''s not the time to discuss this. I''ve got something important to tell you guys." On this matter, Lin Tian naturally couldn''t give Shen Yiran an answer. Another one at this point would surely send Lin Tian into a panic. "What''s so important?" Shen Yiran wasn''t ready to let Lin Tian go, but Shen Mengyi immediately took over the conversation, helping Lin Tian out of a tight spot. "Have you guys been following the news lately? The theft situation in WA city is out of control!" Lin Tian brought up what Guo Rong had told him, not just as a distraction. "Yeah, we saw that, but I heard all those thieves were caught by the police, right? There seemed to be quite a few of them; it was like a whole gang." Shen Yiran actually did watch the news. "Then you definitely don''t know, after the burglar gang was caught, another audacious thief popped up." As soon as Guo Rong heard this topic again, he immediately swallowed the roasted R he was eating and joined in. "Audacious? What do you mean by audacious?" Both Shen Yiran and Shen Mengyi were curious about what Guo Rong said. "This thief not only stole people''s things but also left a note, calling himself the ''Thief God.'' You tell me, isn''t that bold? Isn''t it an outright challenge to the police?" "My god, has the thief lost his mind? Is he courting death?" Shen Yiran exclaimed, clearly surprised by the thief''s brazen behavior. "I don''t think it''s courting death, but rather he has extreme confidence in himself. That thief hasn''t been caught yet, has he?" Shen Mengyi was much more composed and sharp-witted compared to Shen Yiran. "Shen, the beautiful, is insightful, indeed the thief has not been caught yet. Moreover, I heard that the police have suffered several losses at the hands of this ''Thief God.''" Guo Rong''s spit flew as he spoke excitedly, thrilled by the rapt attention of the two beauties. "You''ve heard it, this thief is so formidable and rampant. You two beauties must be extra careful in the future?" Lin Tian took the opportunity to remind the two beauties to be vigilant. However, Shen Yiran clearly didn''t appreciate it. "Why should we be careful? He''s just a thief, at most he''ll steal money, steal phones. I never carry much money anyway, why should I be careful?" "Yiran, what kind of way is that to talk?" Before Lin Tian could speak, Shen Mengyi reproached her first. "Lin Tian is reminding us to be careful. With a thief so daring and rampant, who knows what he will steal next. If we encounter him, he might even rob us of our dignity!" "Rob us of our dignity? Ah, what should we do then? Right, Lin Tian, aren''t you very capable? You have to protect me and my sister!" Shen Yiran didn''t seem to know if she was truly afraid or just pretending as she immediately clung to Lin Tian''s arm. The distinct fragrance unique to a young girl and the soft sensation on his arm made Lin Tian also pause for a moment. "Don''t worry, with me here, no one can harm you." Lin Tian patted Shen Yiran''s shoulder, readily promising to take care of them both. "Hmph, who needs your protection. I don''t think the thief will be arrogant for long. The police will definitely catch him soon." Shen Mengyi didn''t seem grateful; mostly she felt some resentment towards Lin Tian for flirting despite having a girlfriend. "The police are the least reliable, I still think Lin Tian is reliable. Right, Lin Tian, I don''t have your phone number. Give it to me quickly. If I ever encounter danger, I must call you, and you have to come protect me as fast as you can." Shen Yiran directly asked for Lin Tian''s phone number. Guo Rong, of course, was just enjoying his food, wanting to chat with Shen, the beautiful, but her cold aura made him lose his confidence. "It''s no fun just eating without drinking something, right?" Having almost finished eating, Shen Yiran, who seemed cheerful, suggested drinking. Guo Rong didn''t mind, Shen Mengyi''s complexion didn''t change, and though she didn''t speak out against it, Guo Rong called the waiter over and ordered a case of beer. Originally, Shen Mengyi wanted to use glasses, but Shen Yiran bit the cap off and started drinking from the bottle, her manner rough and unrefined. Lin Tian had never seen Shen Yiran so unrestrained, but now, with the mood lifted by Shen Yiran, everyone took a bottle and drank straight from it. Drinking alcohol can be greatly influenced by mood. Bad moods and low spirits can lead to overdrinking, and good moods can lead to the same. After the four of them drank together, Guo Rong was the first to fall. The second to go down was Shen Yiran, who talked tough and drank fiercely, but unfortunately, her tolerance was lacking, and she lay her head on the table after three bottles. In contrast, Shen Mengyi''s cheeks were flushed, but her eyes remained clear and bright, her capacity for alcohol surprisingly strong. "I didn''t expect you to have such a good tolerance!" "There''s a lot you don''t expect about me! By the way, how far have you and Bu Mengting gone?" Shen Mengyi, emboldened by the alcohol, asked a question that had been on her mind the most. To say she felt nothing for Lin Tian would definitely be self-deception. Lin Tian''s various tasks had involved her, naturally leaving a profound impression on Shen Mengyi. Still, Shen Mengyi wasn''t a silly admirer; knowing Lin Tian had a girlfriend, she had always deliberately kept her distance. Today, if it weren''t for the alcohol, she definitely would not have asked Lin Tian. "What do you think our progress is?" For some reason, Lin Tian didn''t want to tell the truth. Perhaps it was a common ailment among menunwilling to admit their relationship with another woman in front of a beauty. Chapter 280 - 252 Who is beautiful "I see that you guys are pretty close." Shen Mengyi took another big gulp, perhaps a bit tipsy, as beer spilled from the corner of her mouth, soaking her shirt at the chest, drenching a large area. Her shirt clung tightly to her skin. Lin Tian stared blankly at Shen Mengyi''s chest, thinking to himself, this woman''s assets are even bigger than I anticipated. "Of course, my relationship with her is close. She''s my girlfriend; we''ve done everything that should be done." Shen Mengyi, not sure if she was drunk or pretending not to notice that she was slightly exposed, gazed at Lin Tian with moist eyes. "Which one of us do you think is prettier, Bu Mengting or me?" "Well, Mengting is my girlfriend, so of course, she is prettier. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?" "If, and I''m just saying if, Bu Mengting wasn''t your girlfriend. Who would you say is prettier between her and me?" It was hard to believe that the usually rational Shen Mengyi would ask such a question. But Lin Tian had long had an answer to this kind of question. "Even then, my Mengting would be prettier, although you, Shen, the great beauty, are not bad either. The key point is, I haven''t gotten to know you deeply, so I can''t fully appreciate your beauty." "What do you mean by that? Pretty is pretty, and not pretty is not pretty, why do you need to know someone deeply?" Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Ahem, this question, it''s quite philosophical. You and I won''t see eye to eye on this. If it were a guy, I might be able to explain it to him." "Cut the crap, just pretend I''m a guy and spill it." Shen Mengyi didn''t seem to pass out, but she was clearly drunk. Everyone is different when they are drunk. For example, when Guo Rong got drunk, he would turn pale, fall to the ground, and wouldn''t stop talking nonsense. Talking about how he would train you properly, how he would conquer you, and so on. Shen Yiran, on the other hand, would be very quiet, lying motionless on the table. Shen Mengyi was obviously of another typeclear-headed but revealing another side she usually hid. "Alright, since you asked, I''ll tell you. When us guys judge whether a woman is a beauty, we look at many aspects. But generally, there are two main points! First, the face. In that regard, you and Mengting are on par. But the second point requires a deeper understanding, something I have with Mengting but not so much with you, so it''s unclear." "What''s the second point?" "The figure! Mengting''s figure, I have personally assessed with my own hands, absolutely enchanting. I haven''t had the chance to assess your figure, hence I have no say." As Lin Tian spoke, his eyes kept fixed on Shen Mengyi''s chest. "Pervert! Men are all the same, none of them are good." If Shen Mengyi didn''t understand Lin Tian''s implication by now, she would indeed be a fool. After cursing Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi seemed to become somewhat alert, realizing her chest felt cool. Looking down, her pretty face lost its color. Damn Lin Tian, he must have seen it all along but didn''t remind me. "It''s getting late, Lin Tian, we should head back to the dormitory. What should we do about these two drunkards now?" "Of course, one for each of us." "No way, I can''t handle Yiran." It wasn''t that Shen Mengyi couldn''t handle her, but that she herself had had a bit too much to drink. Despite seeming clear-headed, she would likely stagger if she tried to walk. "Well, how about this. There''s a hotel nearby. We could just get a room there and let these two sleep it off?" "Fine." The hotel was close by. Lin Tian carried the fat guy with one hand and supported Shen Yiran with the other, while Shen Mengyi leaned all her weight on Lin Tian. Thankfully, Lin Tian had a superpower. Otherwise, anyone else would have been at a loss for what to do. Upon entering the hotel, the reception was very welcoming. "How many rooms would you like?" "Two rooms." Considering that Guo Rong and Shen Yiran were both drunk and needed someone to look after them, Lin Tian asked for two rooms. Shen Mengyi certainly didn''t object. At this point, overcome by drowsiness, she leaned on Lin Tian, half-asleep and half-awake. Finding the rooms was a struggle, but Lin Tian managed to open one and tossed Guo Rong straight in. "Shen Mengyi, wake up. We''re at the room, your sister is all yours now." Lin Tian patted Shen Mengyi by his side, and Shen Mengyi blinked. "Give me a hand, I can''t lift her." It wasn''t just a matter of lifting; Shen Mengyi could barely stand on her own, she would have fallen over if not for Lin Tian''s support. Having no choice, Lin Tian carried Shen Yiran and supported Shen Mengyi as he opened the other room. First, he tossed Shen Yiran onto the bed, and then cradled Shen Mengyi into bed as well. "Hey, Lin Tian, you, don''t go yet. I want, want to ask you a question." After being carried onto the bed by Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi suddenly grabbed Lin Tian''s arm, her eyes wide open, not showing any sign of drunkenness at all. "What do you want to ask?" "If, if I had met you before Bu Mengting, would I be your girlfriend?" "Shen, the great beauty, you''ve had too much to drink. Go to sleep quickly, we have classes tomorrow." This time, Lin Tian did not answer Shen Mengyi. "Okay, let''s drop that question. Then let me ask you one more, who is prettier, me or Bu Mengting?" "Haven''t I already said before, without personally measuring, I can''t tell who is prettier." "Now I''m giving you a chance to measure. I just want to know the answer." As she spoke, Shen Mengyi grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and pressed it to her chest. However, Lin Tian immediately reacted, wrenching his hand free. "Shen Mengyi you''ve drunk too much, go to sleep quickly." After saying that, he turned and ran. He really ran. If he didn''t run who knew what he might end up doing. Indeed, it was proven that Shen Mengting was indeed a beauty on Bu Mengting''s level, but from Lin Tian''s personal view, Shen Mengting seemed even more capable of igniting his impulses. ** A new day began, and Lin Tian wasn''t actually that interested in going to class, especially since with his superpower he could learn anything quickly. The only reason he still attended like everyone else was to avoid standing out as someone special. Right after finishing a class, Lin Tian''s phone rang. Wasn''t Chen Yixuan supposed to be chasing after that brazen thief? Why come to the school at this time? "Hello? Chen Yixuan, are you coming to treat me to a meal?" The last time, when the gang of thieves was caught, it was actually with Lin Tian''s help that Chen Yixuan managed to catch all members of the theft ring. . "A meal? Okay, I suppose I do owe you a meal. Then I''ll wait for you at the restaurant at the school gate. Come over quickly." "Hehe, I''ll be there in a flash." But after arriving at the place, Lin Tian''s mood immediately took a downturn. Chen Yixuan was still as beautiful as ever, but her complexion today was not too good. And most seriously of all, her arm was wrapped in gauze, seemingly injured. "What happened?" "Sit down, and I''ll tell you all about it slowly." Chen Yixuan was in a really bad mood. Originally, with one fell swoop, she had cut off the gang of thieves, energizing the entire police station, and Chen Yixuan was scheduled to receive a commendation. But the sudden appearance of the ''crafty thief'' caught the police off guard. After several encounters, Chen Yixuan and her team, following clues, finally confronted the ''crafty thief'' face to face. What they didn''t expect was that the thief was not only great at stealing but also good at fighting. If it weren''t for their guns, the encounter could have resulted in heavy casualties. Chen Yixuan was also injured in this incident, her arm nearly twisted off. "What''s the background of this thief?" "We don''t know either, only that his name is Luo Li, something he himself revealed in a note he left after stealing." Speaking of this ''crafty thief,'' Chen Yixuan felt somewhat deflated, she had never seen such a brazen person who had no regard for the police. "That amazing, huh? Then it seems you''re not here to treat me to a meal, are you?" "At times like these, let''s not worry about one or two meals. As long as you help me catch Luo Li, I''ll treat you to your fill." It seems Chen Yixuan was truly outraged this time, any policeman would get angry facing such an audacious thief. "You need my help again? But I haven''t even received my payment from last time." "Ah... I''ll do a divination for you!" Lin Tian quickly changed the subject! Lin Tian didn''t take the task of finding a single person to heart. He took out three coins and without any noticeable movement, the three coins began to spin rapidly on the table like tops. Moments later, Lin Tian was a bit confounded. Staring at the three coins, Lin Tian''s mind went blank. "So, have you divined where that bastard is?" Chen Yixuan clenched her teeth in anger, it seemed that if she knew where Luo Li was, she would go after him immediately, not caring about her injury in the slightest. "No, my divination cannot locate him." Chapter 281 - 253 Divination Failure "What? How is that possible? No way. Lin Tian, are you playing me? I let you touch me, let you have a taste. And you actually dare to play me?" Chen Yixuan immediately erupted, she had endured humiliation all for the sake of having Lin Tian help her find Luo Li, right? That brazen thief, every day he wasn''t caught was another slap in the face to the police. Facing the furious Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian was also quite helpless. It wasn''t that he didn''t want to help Chen Yixuan, but he genuinely couldn''t divine the answer. "Chen Yixuan, calm down a bit. My divination isn''t almighty. It''s pretty normal to occasionally get no results, isn''t it?" "Normal my ass. You''re just messing with me." "What''s the rush, just relax. Since I''ve promised to help you this time, I''ll definitely see it through. You go back first, I still have classes to attend. I will come and find you tonight." "Tonight? What exactly do you mean by that, young man?" "What do I mean? Well, helping you this time might require some serious effort on my part. Have you thought about how you''re going to repay me?" Divination failed to work, this Luo Li was not a simple case indeed. "What do you want? As long as you help me catch Luo Li, you can do whatever you want, okay?" Chen Yixuan seemed to truly despise Luo Li, not only because she was injured, but also because Luo Li''s existence had put the entire police department in a passive position. "Really, I can do whatever I want? Well then, here''s the thing. My girlfriend isn''t available these days, you know, yin and yang imbalance, it''s easy for things to go wrong. So, why don''t you come and warm my bed, we can adjust the balance a bit?" As Lin Tian spoke, he stared at Chen Yixuan''s chest, appearing like a lecherous, hungry ghost. "Why don''t you go die!" Chen Yixuan finally blew up, delivering a kick directly towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian reacted extremely quickly, conveniently catching Chen Yixuan''s leg and grabbed a handful of it. "Tsk, nice touch. Chen Yixuan, you''ve got quite a figure." "Bastard, let go of me." Chen Yixuan''s face flushed red, it was the first time she had been teased by a man like this. Seeing that Chen Yixuan was really angry, Lin Tian didn''t continue the joke and released his grip. "Chen Yixuan, I''ll be honest with you. This Luo Li is quite tricky. Even my divination can fail, which means he''s not a simple character. So, if I want to catch him, I''m afraid I''ll have to put in a lot of effort, do you understand?" "Understand what?" "What do you mean, understand? I''m putting in a lot of effort to work for you, and you can''t even show a little appreciation? Warming the bed or whatever doesn''t even compare to my efforts, okay?" "If you dare mention it again, believe it or not, I''ll cripple you. Make sure you won''t be able to act like a man anymore." Chen Yixuan stared at Lin Tian''s crotch, seemingly ready to take action at any moment. This made Lin Tian a little nervous, with a chilling sensation down below. A violent female cop is not to be trifled with. "Alright, alright. You''re the tough one. But for this matter, I need to think things through for the long term. You go back for now, give me some time to come up with a plan." "You better hurry it up. This guy is just too arrogant." Chen Yixuan seemed really eager to catch Luo Li. After sending Chen Yixuan off, Lin Tian began to carefully consider Luo Li''s case. With divination being ineffective, this was the first time Lin Tian encountered such an issue since he acquired the ability. After giving it some thought, he felt increasingly that Luo Li wouldn''t be easy to deal with. After returning to school, Lin Tian still couldn''t focus on his classes. And for no other reason than someone had come looking for him again. And it was a knockout beauty. Zhang Ya, for some reason, had actually come to the school to find Lin Tian. Truth be told, Zhang Ya was indeed a beauty, not at all inferior to He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. However, matters of the heart can be complicated. "Lin Tian, I came to find you today mainly because you saved me that day, so I''d like to treat you to a meal to express my gratitude," said Zhang Ya excitedly upon seeing Lin Tian. She almost rushed into his embrace, but upon noticing his expression, she stopped herself. Clearly, Zhang Ya had not only a dazzling appearance but also intellect to match her beauty. The saying "beauty without brains" seemed inapplicable to her. "No need, I was just doing what anyone would have done that day, and you already thanked me then." To Lin Tian, Zhang Ya didn''t make much of an impression. In his mind, she was just a beauty, nothing more. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You saved my life; a simple thank you can''t possibly convey my gratitude. Anyway, I insist on treating you to a meal today." Zhang Ya spoke with determination, and Lin Tian had a feeling that if he didn''t agree, it might get troublesome. Initially, Lin Tian had quite a good impression of Zhang Ya, viewing her as a beautiful lady. But now, he suddenly found himself disliking her, thinking she assumed the world should revolve around her just because she''s beautiful? "Sorry, I have to attend class." "Lin Tian, I want to invite you for a meal, and you must agree to it," insisted Zhang Ya. Lin Tian pushed Zhang Ya away, his face looking even more displeased. He couldn''t understand how such a beautiful woman like Zhang Ya could have such a personality. Compared to He Qianqian and Bu Mengting, Zhang Ya was far behind. "You should know that I already have a girlfriend. No, I have wives. Two of them, one big, one small. Stop bothering me. You''re very beautiful, and there are plenty of men chasing after you. There''s no need to bother with me." After Lin Tian finished speaking, he intended to leave. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhang Ya felt an inexplicable sorrow in her heart. She had been a beauty since childhood, and from the time she was in junior high, there had constantly been people writing her love letters, sending flowers, and trying all sorts of ways to pursue her. For the men who tried to please her, Zhang Ya never cared. But that day, when she found herself in danger and Lin Tian stepped forward to save her, everything changed. Zhang Ya felt that the image of a man had appeared in her heart. This feeling was strange, yet it was incredibly real. Zhang Ya was never a passive person. Once she realized she had fallen for Lin Tian, she decided to take the initiative. The day Lin Tian was leaving, she confessed her feelings to him. But the result took Zhang Ya completely by surprise; Lin Tian rejected her. At that time, Zhang Ya felt extremely unwilling to accept it, utterly dejected. After returning home and thinking it over carefully, she thought she had found the key reason. At that time, Lin Tian was accompanied by He Qianqian and Bu Mengting; of course he would reject her. Therefore, with renewed confidence, Zhang Ya came to find Lin Tian again today. There were no other women around today, and she believed Lin Tian certainly would not reject her. But reality was cruel. "Lin Tian, you bastard!" Zhang Ya cursed, but Lin Tian had already walked far away. "Damn man, but don''t think you can escape from the palm of my hand. I, Zhang Ya, will definitely make you fall in love with me." After shaking off Zhang Ya''s entanglement, Lin Tian continued to attend classes. Of course, although physically present in class, his thoughts were all on Luo Li, whose actions kept slipping through his mind. Why had the divination failed? This baffled Lin Tian, who had always had smooth sailing since acquiring his superpowers. This feeling was identical to the one he had encountered with the ghost last time. It seems that in this world, not only does he possess powers beyond ordinary humans. In the afternoon, he ran into Shen Mengyi. The beauty and president of the school broadcasting club seemed to have already forgotten her drunkenness from last night. "Lin Tian, do you have any free time coming up?" "Is there something you need?" Shen Mengyi didn''t bring it up, so of course, Lin Tian wouldn''t mention last night''s incident either. After all, when he was leaving, Shen Mengyi had been quite proactive. If Lin Tian had really had any ideas at that time, he believed Shen Mengyi would have definitely not refused him. "I''ve been planning to organize an event and wanted to invite you to perform magic. I know you are not easily persuaded, so I came to invite you personally." "Sorry, I am very busy recently and probably won''t have time for the event." Lin Tian was not making excuses; because of Chen Yixuan''s case, he had to help out. This was not only for the public good but more importantly, he had to figure out who exactly Luo Li was. Whether there are others in the world with superpowers like himself. "Ah, is that so? Then, never mind." "Then, I''ll be going now." "Wait a minute." As Lin Tian was about to leave, Shen Mengyi suddenly became anxious and called out to him. "What is it?" "About last night, you... you won''t tell anyone else, will you?" It seemed that Shen Mengyi really had drunk too much last night to actively grab Lin Tian''s hand and place it on her chest. After sobering up today, Shen Mengyi was extremely embarrassed. She had been drunk, true, but unlike Shen Yiran, she had been lucid at the time and, after waking up, she still clearly remembered what happened last night. The previous invitation for Lin Tian to perform magic was completely an excuse. "Last night? What about last night? Wasn''t it that we drank merrily, and in the end, I helped the great beauty Shen send her sister back to the dormitory?" "Yes, that''s right. Lin Tian, thank you." Shen Mengyi was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood Lin Tian''s meaning and smiled happily. "You look beautiful when you smile, you should try to smile more often." After praising her, Lin Tian returned to his dormitory. After thinking for a long time, Lin Tian still couldn''t find a clue. Faced with an unknown enemy, he had no idea where to begin. In the evening, Chen Yixuan came. Only half a day had passed, but Chen Yixuan seemed even more anxious. "Lin Tian, is your divination still not working?" "Looking at you, it seems something else has happened?" "That Luo Li is too audacious; he has just stolen from another supermarket. The higher-ups are treating this case with utmost importance. If we don''t catch Luo Li soon, we police will have no face left to show." "Don''t worry, there is always a solution to a problem." "Does that mean you have found a way?" Chapter 282 - 254: Get Out of the Way Quickly "No, I haven''t even had dinner yet. How can you expect me to run like a horse without letting me graze? Hurry up and let''s find a place to grab a bite." Lin Tian certainly hadn''t thought of a method, he was just trying to comfort Chen Yixuan. A person who is always in a state of anxiety can easily collapse. "I don''t mind treating you to dinner, but only if you help me catch that Luo Li." Chen Yixuan felt relieved upon hearing that Lin Tian had a plan. Just as the two were about to find a restaurant to eat French cuisine, Bu Mengting appeared. "Lin Tian!" Hearing this voice, Lin Tian instinctively paused. Damn, why did Bu Mengting have to show up? Bu Mengting and He Qianqian had their suspicions about the relationship between Lin Tian and Chen Yixuan already, and now with Bu Mengting witnessing this, things did not look too good. "Mengting! Perfect timing. Officer Chen Yixuan wanted to thank me for the help I offered last time by treating me to dinner. Why don''t you join us?" "Sure." If it were any other day, Bu Mengting might have politely declined, but she definitely needed to keep an eye on Chen Yixuan, the policewoman. Lin Tian hadn''t expected Bu Mengting to be so proactive today, knowing that usually, he had to be quite cheeky to enjoy this kind of treatment. "Let''s go, Chen Yixuan." Lin Tian suddenly felt that being caught by Bu Mengting with Chen Yixuan might not be such a bad thing after all. But this time, Lin Tian was clearly too naive. There were restaurants near the school, only a few hundred meters away. But during such a short distance, Lin Tian was attacked by Bu Mengting more than a hundred times. Almost every step he took let him experience the severe consequences of making a woman jealous. Lin Tian did not utter a sound, because when the real pain came, a man must endure and not cry out in pain. At the restaurant, Bu Mengting seemed to have let off enough steam. Or maybe she was afraid Chen Yixuan would notice because she stopped. Chen Yixuan had already noticed Bu Mengting''s little attacks, but she also had a big problem with Lin Tian. As for the guy who had a habit of taking liberties with her, Chen Yixuan certainly did not have any sympathy, and even deliberately slowed down a few steps. As soon as they arrived at the restaurant, Chen Yixuan promptly ordered the dishes and then started asking questions. "Lin Tian, what exactly is your plan? Tell me quickly." sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With Bu Mengting by her side, Chen Yixuan felt it was an opportunity. Lin Tian was at his wit''s end, thinking that he hadn''t actually come up with any plan at all, and it was purely to comfort Chen Yixuan. But now, with Bu Mengting there, if he didn''t speak up, it might lead Bu Mengting to misunderstand that he was deliberately holding back to spend more time with Chen Yixuan. What a mess today''s event turned out to be. "That matter is not urgent, we''re here to dine. Let''s eat first and talk later." "What''s the matter? Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan is treating you to dinner, so stop playing coy and just tell her already." Bu Mengting sure enough chimed in; she didn''t know the process, but she didn''t want to let Lin Tian and Chen Yixuan have extended contact. "It''s actually nothing. Mengting, you know about the especially brazen thief recently, right? I was just thinking of having Lin Tian come up with a plan to catch this Luo Li." "The self-proclaimed God Thief, Luo Li? That thief is so reckless. Lin Tian, share your method with Chen Yixuan, so that scoundrel can''t continue to elude justice." But at that moment, Lin Tian had a blank look on his face because his system had just given him a prompt. "Helping Chen Yiran catch Luo Li will reward you with three Supernatural Points. Failure will cost six Supernatural Points." Does it have to be so harsh? Six points deducted for a failure; he absolutely had to complete this task. At the same time, Lin Tian realized from the three-point reward that this Luo Li was definitely not an easy target. "Lin Tian, what are you spacing out for? Didn''t you say you had a way to help Chen Yixuan?" Bu Mengting saw Lin Tian daydreaming and moved her foot, stepping on him. "Ouch! Mengting, what are you doing?" Lin Tian winced from the pain at his feet and came back to his senses. "Didn''t you have a good plan to help Chen Yixuan catch that thief Luo Li? Spit it out." "What do you know? This method can''t be said out loud, if I say it, then it won''t work." Lin Tian made up a lie on the spot, and both Bu Mengting and Chen Yixuan actually believed it. The various bizarre events that Lin Tian had previously performed were all extraordinary and mysterious. So, both Bu Mengting and Chen Yixuan trusted Lin Tian deeply. "In that case, I won''t ask." Although Bu Mengting felt a little jealous about Lin Tian''s contact with Chen Yixuan, she was still on Lin Tian''s side in her heart. That was also the main reason why Lin Tian could fall for Bu Mengting, a beauty, yet could not take an interest in Zhang Ya. "Then how long do you need to catch this Luo Li?" Bu Mengting might not ask, but Chen Yixuan couldn''t let it go. She was a police officer, and she was very anxious about catching Luo Li. "I don''t know, but don''t worry, I will definitely catch Luo Li for you." For the first time, Lin Tian was also a bit worried. If it had been before, he would have confidently proclaimed that it would take no more than three days, or even that he could catch the person that very day. But this time was different, divination didn''t work on Luo Li, leaving Lin Tian completely without direction. "Alright then, let''s eat first." Having received Lin Tian''s response, Chen Yixuan could not press him further. She was aware of some of Lin Tian''s mysterious methods; otherwise, she wouldn''t have allowed Lin Tian to take his liberties with her on multiple occasions. The meal was not as comfortable as the night before, as Lin Tian had to pay attention to Bu Mengting''s mood from time to time. Fortunately, Bu Mengting seemed normal during the meal. After the meal, it was natural for Chen Yixuan to go back on her own, as Lin Tian had to escort Bu Mengting. "Mengting, how about you don''t go back to the dorm tonight? What do you say we go to a hotel?" "You pervert, you big lecher!" Suddenly, Bu Mengting''s expression changed, and she cursed at Lin Tian. "What''s wrong, Mengting? How have I provoked you again?" "Hmph, aren''t you aware of the good deeds you''ve done yourself? Tell me, who did you go to a hotel with last night?" Last night? My goodness! Lin Tian was suddenly stumped; word of his drinking with Shen Mengyi and her sister had spread so quickly. It was reasonable to think about it, though, since the place where they drank was close to the school at a barbecue restaurant. Shen Mengyi was a prominent figure at the school, and Lin Tian had recently been quite the talk of the school, so it was normal for someone to recognize them. Seeing them drink together and head to a hotel, of course, set off a whirlwind of gossip. "Mengting, don''t you know what kind of person I am? Last night Shen Mengyi and her sister drank too much, and I just helped them to the hotel to get a room. The two sisters slept in one room, what could I possibly do?" "Don''t lie to me. What difference does it make if they are two sisters? Didn''t you get the better of both Qianqian and me?" Ah? Lin Tian gasped internally, as Bu Mengting actually brought up that incident. This luck with women was proving to be difficult to enjoy. "It''s not the same. There was also a drunk buddy in my dorm then, that chubby guy, Guo Rong; you must remember him. I shared a room with him. We weren''t even in the same room, so nothing could have happened." "Really?" Bu Mengting, of course, remembered Guo Rong. Hearing that Lin Tian had shared a room with Guo Rong, she began to believe him a little. "My little wife Mengting, don''t be too narrow-minded. Do you know why men like women with bigger chests? Because they have room for acceptance. If you don''t have the heart to forgive, you won''t be endearing to others." "Oh? So that''s how it is. Then I''ll forgive you, but do you really dislike me?" "No, not at all. I can''t get enough of you. So, my little wife Mengting, about tonight..." Lin Tian finally managed to appease Bu Mengting, but still, she shook her head. "I can''t tonight, I have relatives visiting. I''m not saying more, I''m heading back to the dorm." After saying that, Bu Mengting ran off. Lin Tian was stunned for a moment. Relatives visiting? Ah, what bad luck. With his happiness for the evening gone, Lin Tian felt somewhat dejected. But then he remembered the task of capturing Luo Li and suddenly had a stroke of inspiration, thinking of a good idea. Since divination couldn''t yield results about Luo Li, what if he tried divining about Chen Yixuan? With Chen Yixuan involved in Luo Li''s case, if he could divine some information about her, he might be able to pinpoint Luo Li''s whereabouts. He immediately set about divining and was shocked by the result. "Not good, Chen Yixuan is in danger." After settling the bill and leaving, Chen Yixuan was distracted by thoughts of Luo Li. She had never encountered such a bold and audacious thief during her time as a police officer. She vowed to catch Luo Li, though she knew it would be difficult on her own, placing her hopes instead in Lin Tian, who was a bit sleazy. Strangely enough, despite Chen Yixuan''s temperament and her usual treatment of men like Lin Tian with her fists, it was Lin Tian who managed to take advantage of her every time, and Chen Yixuan never considered putting him in his place. Lost in her thoughts, she wasn''t paying attention to where she was walking. As a result, she found herself at a construction site without noticing the ''Beware of Heavy Objects'' warning signs. This building seemed quite old and was scheduled for demolition and reconstruction. At this time, about half of the building had already been dismantled, and the workers had gone off duty, but there were a few people at the site. Seeing Chen Yixuan walking onto the site with her head down, the people there immediately tried to come over to stop her. However, before they could reach her, someone realized something was wrong. A piece of cement stone hung unsteadily above Chen Yixuan''s head and seemed about to fall. "Young lady, get out of the way!" A few people began to shout urgently but dared not approach any closer. Chen Yixuan, hearing the shouts, started to look around, still unaware that danger had descended upon her. The cement stone above her head shook further and completely fell off, leaving the onlookers dumbfounded. "Run! The stone is falling!" Chapter 283 - 255: Explode with One Punch Hearing the shout, Chen Yixuan blankly raised her head, then saw a huge chunk of concrete falling down. For a moment, Chen Yixuan was bewildered, "Where did this huge rock come from?" Then her mind went blank, as she seemed to stand right under the rock. Her mind screamed run, but her legs were rooted to the spot, and she seemed entirely petrified. The few people at the construction site were filled with regret. A beautiful young girl would vanish just like that, and there would probably be some unpleasant consequences for their construction site. "Bang!" With a loud noise, a man''s figure suddenly appeared beside Chen Yixuan, and he punched the giant concrete block. Seeing this, the workers were speechless, punching concrete, what was this madness? But in the next moment, everyone was stunned! The concrete block, under the man''s punch, seemed to turn into tofu dregs, completely shattered into bits spreading in the air. "My God, is that guy Superman?" "Nonsense, we Chinese don''t believe in Superman. He must be a master of innate skill." "I say he''s a celestial being." The surrounding people were abuzz with comments. The person involved, Chen Yixuan, had escaped from death, shaking all over. "Lin Tian, did you save me?" "This isn''t the place to talk, let''s get out of here fast." Just now, Lin Tian''s punch that exploded the huge concrete block had already been witnessed by many. Fortunately, they were unprepared beforehand, otherwise, it would have been troublesome if it had been caught on camera. He quickly disappeared while pulling along the still dazed Chen Yixuan. "Lin Tian, are you Superman? A single punch shattering that huge concrete block?" Having regained her composure, Chen Yixuan immediately showed a detective''s sharpness. Lin Tian shrugged helplessly. "This is my secret, so don''t ask about it. As for you, why weren''t you watching where you were going? If it hadn''t been for me, you would have been smashed into a pancake today." "I don''t know what happened, I was just thinking about Luo Li and unconsciously walked there. And of all times, that huge concrete block had to fall right when I was passing by." Talking about this, Chen Yixuan was also extremely frightened. If it hadn''t been for Lin Tian''s appearance, she would really have been turned into a pancake. In that situation, even if her legs hadn''t gone weak from fright, she wouldn''t have been able to escape. Unlucky? A thought suddenly flashed in Lin Tian''s mind. Previously, when he couldn''t divine Luo Li''s whereabouts, he had thought of an idea. By using divination on Chen Yixuan, who had been in contact with Luo Li, he could infer possible locations where Luo Li might appear. He hadn''t expected that divining Chen Yixuan would lead to such danger. Luckily, he had arrived just in time, otherwise, Chen Yixuan would have been tragically lost. Yet these coincidences made Lin Tian feel that something was odd. "Chen Yixuan, I think you might be cursed. Let''s find a place, and I''ll check it for you." "Cursed?" What a joke! Chen Yixuan, an atheist, thoroughly disbelieved in such spooky nonsense. "Lin Tian, stop joking around. I suspect I was just too engrossed in my thoughts." "No joke, just cooperate with me. Otherwise, you might end up losing your life in the next few days." Lin Tian''s serious expression made Chen Yixuan somewhat uncertain. "How do you know it''s a curse?" "Didn''t I tell you I use divination? I couldn''t divine Luo Li, so I thought maybe I could divine you to find clues about Luo Li. To my surprise, when I calculated, I found you were in grave danger." "No wonder you suddenly appeared, you were secretly divining me. But how can you be sure that I am cursed?" Recalling the recent incident, Chen Yixuan was still somewhat frightened. However, she began to believe a bit in Lin Tian''s mention of a curse. "I can''t explain it all at once, just let me check it out for you." "Then tell me, how are you going to check?" In fact, when Lin Tian was divining Chen Yixuan, he had already noticed something unusual. Of course, the system had alerted him. "A curse is not an ordinary thing, and checking it also requires special methods. Now we better find a more secluded place quickly." Chen Yixuan thought for a moment; a secluded place meant going inside a house. Not wanting to go to a hotel with Lin Tian, she took him to her home instead. "Wow, didn''t expect it, you''re quite the rich girl, owning your own house and all." Chen Yixuan''s house was not small, a two-bedroom and one living room apartment. "What rich young lady, this is the house I''m renting. Okay, we shouldn''t be disturbed here, start your inspection." Upon arrival, Lin Tian felt a bit hesitant. "The process of the inspection might be a bit" "A bit what?" "Forget it, I''ll tell you beforehand so you''re prepared. For this inspection, you need to be nude; otherwise, it won''t work." Lin Tian spoke boldly, actually hoping to take this opportunity to feast his eyes. "What? Nude?" Chen Yixuan was immediately stunned upon hearing this. "Lin Tian, you''re not tricking me, are you? Forget it, I don''t think there''s any curse. You just want to take advantage of me." "If you don''t believe it, that''s fine. Ah, no good deed goes unpunished, like a dog biting Lu Dongbin and not recognizing a good person. I''m warning you, you''re carrying a curse, you''d better stay at home. But that might not work either; you could choke while eating, drown while bathing" Lin Tian casually mentioned a few examples; Chen Yixuan''s face grew paler. "Stop, stop, stop! Lin Tian, you bastard, if I find out you are lying, you''re dead to me for life." Frightened by Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan finally believed him, mainly because she was terrified by a huge concrete block and because Lin Tian''s divinations had always been very accurate. Lin Tian, with eager eyes, was ready to enjoy the sight of the beautiful woman undressing. But Chen Yixuan instead slipped into the bedroom, locked Lin Tian out, and said she would call him after she undressed. Lin Tian didn''t mind, knowing he would see her sooner or later. "Okay, I''m nude now. You, you can come in." Lin Tian, with gleaming eyes, hurried in, but was slightly disappointed by the scene inside. "Hurry up and inspect. What are you daydreaming about?" "Oh." With that, he cleared his throat. "I''m starting the inspection now." This so-called inspection was actually just having the system scan Chen Yixuan. Soon the system completed its scan, and a grey mass appeared on Chen Yixuan''s body. Lin Tian naturally didn''t know what it was. The system, however, seemed very excited. "Target detected with Supernatural Energy. Would you like to collect it?" Supernatural Energy? How could Chen Yixuan have Supernatural Energy? She''s just a regular police officer. "How is it? Am I cursed or not?" "You are, and it''s pretty severe. It can cause you misfortune continuously for three days; any task might lead to an accident. I''ll try to resolve it now, and you need to cooperate with me fully." To collect this Supernatural Energy, a medium was necessary. Since the system resided within Lin Tian''s body, his body was the best medium. He reached out and placed his hand on Chen Yiran''s shapely buttocks. The person who reacted most strongly was actually Chen Yixuan. "What are you doing? Lin Tian, I asked you to resolve the curse, why are you touching me randomly?" An unusual sensation rose in Chen Yixuan''s heart, odd in that she didn''t lose her temper. She rationalized that Lin Tian was trying to resolve the curse, so she had to cooperate. "Do you think resolving a curse is that easy? Stay still and remember to cooperate with me." Lying on the bed, Chen Yixuan moved slightly. When the Supernatural Energy left her body just now, she felt oddly exhilarated. "Is it, is it done?" The sensation left Chen Yixuan feeling unusually enthusiastic. It was just a small cluster; there was no way it was resolved yet. "Not even close. The curse is extremely powerful, and I''ve just resolved a small part of it. You should feel it now." Even though she wanted to stop, she feared the curse might not be completely clear and might cause incidents like the huge concrete block again. Just then, Lin Tian''s hand moved again, this time to another spot. A long moan escaped Chen Yixuan''s mouth, and Lin Tian suddenly froze. "Are you okay?" Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I''m fine, just hurry up." Chapter 284 - 256: Breaking the Curse After realizing how sensitive Chen Yixuan was, Lin Tian didn''t dare to act rashly. He had only wanted to take a little advantage, but if he had continued along those lines, he would not have been taking a small advantage at all. Afterwards, Lin Tian earnestly helped Chen Yixuan absorb the heterogeneous energy, and besides trembling, she didn''t make any other strange noises. It was not until the last wisp of heterogeneous energy had completely vanished that Lin Tian realized Chen Yixuan had made no sound because she had been biting her wrist tightly. "It''s done." "Thank you." Chen Yixuan spoke quietly, and Lin Tian''s eyes were involuntarily drawn to her body. After the recent absorption of supernatural energy, Chen Yixuan was like someone who had just undergone strenuous exercise, with a fine layer of sweat all over her body. Unlike the smell of men''s sweat, Chen Yixuan''s perspiration carried a faint fragrance, and her damp body added to her allure. It''s said that women are made of water, and a woman drenched in water is indeed a true beauty. "Aren''t you leaving? I''m going to get dressed." "Ah, oh." Only after being shouted at by Chen Yixuan did Lin Tian realize he should make his exit. Looking back three times with each step he took, Lin Tian''s mind was filled with images of Chen Yixuan''s voluptuous and fair body. As a police officer, Chen Yixuan naturally exercised regularly, giving her a more shapely body than the average woman, and her entire presence held a feline wildness. After Lin Tian left, Chen Yixuan quickly put on some clothes and hurried into the bathroom. Soon, the sound of water could be heard trickling from the bathroom. Lin Tian had hoped to catch a glimpse of Chen Yixuan bathing, but she was very vigilant, and the door to the bathroom was firmly shut, denying Lin Tian any chance. Listening to the sounds from the shower, the image of Chen Yixuan''s body became vivid in Lin Tian''s mind, causing him great restlessness. If Lin Tian didn''t have matters to discuss with Chen Yixuan, he probably would have left already. "Why haven''t you left yet?" Chen Yixuan''s bath time was short compared to other women''s. After finishing, she stepped out draped in a white bath towel. Seeing that Lin Tian was still there, her eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Although the curse has been removed, I''m still not clear about its source. Chen Yixuan, who have you been in contact with these past few days?" "Who could I have been in contact with? They''re all police officers, and of course, there''s you, this big rascal." The recent help Lin Tian offered to Chen Yixuan in removing the supernatural energy was quite embarrassing for her; it was an ordeal, and Lin Tian took quite a bit of advantage. Now, Chen Yixuan harbored no small amount of resentment towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s brow furrowed tightly; he wasn''t just asking casually. All along, Lin Tian had known only about his own superpower, but now that supernatural energy had appeared in Chen Yixuan''s body, he couldn''t help but take it seriously. Seeing Lin Tian looking so serious and not joking, Chen Yixuan also took on a serious demeanor. After thinking for a while with her head tilted, she finally said. "My life is pretty regular, just home and work every day. Other than colleagues, the outsiders I''ve been in contact with in the past few days" "Oh, right, Luo Li. We almost caught Luo Li based on clues before. But that guy was very cunning and managed to escape. When I tried to stop Luo Li, I don''t know how he did it, but I fell down and got hurt." Thinking back, the reason Chen Yixuan fell was inexplicable, but she was too busy chasing Luo Li to give it much thought. Now that she thought about it, it was probably during that time that Luo Li had cursed her. "Luo Li?" Lin Tian hadn''t expected that the supernatural energy in Chen Yixuan was manufactured by Luo Li. According to the system''s analysis, the main function of that mass of energy was to cause someone to be unlucky for three consecutive days. According to Chen Yixuan, she was about to catch Luo Li when she suddenly fell and injured her hand. It must have been at that moment that Luo Li used his superpower on Chen Yixuan. No wonder the divination failed to predict anything about Luo Li; it turns out this guy is no ordinary person. Actually being a superpowered individual, possessing a superpower that causes misfortune, is indeed quite a unique ability. Now it made sense why this thief Luo Li was so brazen and bold. After all, an ordinary person suddenly gaining extraordinary abilities would naturally become inflated with pride. Wasn''t Lin Tian cocky a few times himself after receiving the Supernatural Ability System? It was just that Lin Tian managed to control himself well, whereas Luo Li''s ego had inflated a little too much. "Yixuan, I can now confirm that Luo Li is the one who cursed you. I also understand why my divination failed before. This Luo Li is no ordinary person; you have to be careful and cautious when you try to catch him, and it would be best to notify me so I can help you," Being a superpowered individual himself, Lin Tian was well aware of the dangers posed by other superpowered individuals. They were not something that Chen Yixuan and the other police officers could deal with using just guns. Unfortunately, Chen Yixuan clearly didn''t take it to heart; she was somewhat defiant and frustrated. A curse? Next time I encounter Luo Li, I''ll blow his head off with one shot, then see how he curses me. Lin Tian certainly didn''t know what was going on in Chen Yixuan''s mind. He had found something good in the Supernatural Ability System that could ensure Chen Yixuan''s safety. "Yixuan, I have something for you. This thing can very effectively restrain a curse." Chen Yixuan stared at the yellow talisman paper Lin Tian pulled out, thinking to herself, Is this thing really useful? Why does it feel like something from a zombie movie that you stick on a zombie''s forehead? "How do you use this thing?" "You just need to carry it with you. If anyone curses you, the Vajra Talisman will activate automatically to protect you from harm." "You make it sound so mystical, but does it actually work? Should we test it out?" Chen Yixuan was clearly skeptical, but Lin Tian wouldn''t let her test it. Are you kidding me? He had exchanged Supernatural Points for that Vajra Talisman. After getting the Vajra Talisman, Lin Tian had only six Supernatural Points left. It was just enough, in case he failed to capture Luo Li and faced the mission''s penalty. "We can''t test it. I only have this one Vajra Talisman, and if you use it for a test, it''ll be gone." "Then thank you for that." Upon hearing this, Chen Yixuan immediately shelved the idea of testing it and started to think it might actually be a good thing. Otherwise, why would Lin Tian only have one? Rarity makes a thing precious, after all. Having handed over the Vajra Talisman to Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian had nothing more to do. However, he was definitely going to take matters into his own hands when it came to capturing Luo Li. After leaving Chen Yixuan''s home, Lin Tian did not return to school. He called Guo Rong and said he had something to deal with, asking Guo Rong to help him ask for a few days off. Guo Rong assured him there was no need to ask for leave and he would cover for Lin Tian. Lin Tian found a hotel near Chen Yixuan''s home, booked a room, and just as he entered the room, he received a phone call. "Lin Tian, is that you? It''s Zhang Ya." A pleasant voice came through the phoneit was Zhang Ya. Remembering the beautiful girl, Lin Tian felt a headache coming on. Truth be told, Zhang Ya did possess remarkable beauty, even slightly surpassing He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. Unfortunately, Zhang Ya''s self-centered personality put Lin Tian off a bit, and he never felt any attraction toward her. "Zhang Ya, I''ve made it very clear to you, I have a girlfriend. There''s no chance between you and me." "You don''t have to lie to me. If you really didn''t like me, then why did you risk your life to save me that day?" That day at the zoo, Zhang Ya almost lost her lifeif not for Lin Tian, she would indeed have gone to another world. It was precisely that incident that made Lin Tian leave a mark in Zhang Ya''s heart. "I did that out of a sense of justice. Even if you were the ugliest creature, I would still have saved you." "Fine, then why did you give me your phone number?" "What kind of logic is that? Didn''t you ask me for my number? I gave it to you out of politeness. What does giving a phone number prove, anyway?" Lin Tian was beginning to find Zhang Ya''s way of thinking stranger by the moment. She actually believed Lin Tian had a thing for her just because he gave her his phone number. "Hmph, don''t lie to me. I know why you''re rejecting me. It''s just because you''re afraid your two girlfriends will get jealous, isn''t it? Let me tell you, Lin Tian, you belong to Zhang Ya. Sooner or later, you''ll realize that you only like me, Zhang Ya, and no one else." After finishing her piece, Zhang Ya hung up the phone directly. Lin Tian shook his head, feeling that this matter would likely become quite troublesome later on. After spending a night in the hotel, Lin Tian got up very early the next morning. He planned to secretly follow Chen Yixuan because it didn''t seem easy for him to encounter Luo Li on his own. Following Chen Yixuan meant the entire police system was helping Lin Tian find Luo Li. As expected, Chen Yixuan also got up early, had breakfast, and then went to work. Lin Tian followed her all the way without her noticing at all. In the past few days, Chen Yixuan and her team had made preparations for dealing with Luo Li. They split into several groups and quietly laid in wait on the streets. Chen Yixuan acted alone, and Lin Tian followed behind, silently cursing Chen Yixuan for her recklessness. Following Chen Yixuan into the downtown area, Lin Tian suddenly noticed that Chen Yixuan seemed a bit uncomfortable, her brow slightly furrowed, her gaze darting around. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian originally thought Chen Yixuan was sick, but after Chen Yixuan made a couple of rounds, she found a restroom and went inside. So she needed to use the restroomthat''s what had Lin Tian worried for so long. This type of thing, of course, Lin Tian felt it was not appropriate to follow her inside. But only a few minutes after Chen Yixuan entered, a loud scream suddenly came from inside. Lin Tian immediately rushed in. He had the Invisibility Technique and wasn''t afraid of being discovered. Once inside, he saw Chen Yixuan''s pants pulled down to her ankles, with a pair of underwear embroidered with cartoon characters hanging around her knees. Chapter 285 - 257 I am God It was a cockroach''s corpse. It looked like it had been squashed out of shape by Chen Yixuan a long time ago. Women really are strange creatures, actually being afraid of small animals like cockroaches. The thing is, if you''re scared, just scream, but you scream while squashing the cockroach to death. Logically, people who exercise regularly should have great physiques but rough skin. However, Chen Yixuan broke that stereotype, not only did she have a great physique, her skin was also absurdly fair and smooth. When Lin Tian had entered, most of his attention had gone to Chen Yixuan''s thighs. Fortunately, Lin Tian had good self-control and did not act rashly. Chen Yixuan indeed hadn''t noticed Lin Tian''s presence. Just then, Chen Yixuan''s walkie-talkie buzzed. "Luo Li spotted on Yinchuan Road, requesting backup, requesting backup." Luo Li spotted on Yinchuan Road? Chen Yixuan''s color changed, and she immediately rushed toward Yinchuan Road, she was actually nearby and could reach the scene quickly. Hearing that Luo Li had appeared, Lin Tian moved even faster than Chen Yixuan. On one hand, Luo Li was indeed an arrogant thief, and on the other, Lin Tian was on a mission of his own. This mission could not fail. Failure would mean a deduction of six Supernatural Points. Reaching Yinchuan Road as fast as he could, Lin Tian, however, found no trace of Luo Li. That''s when Lin Tian remembered that he actually didn''t know what Luo Li looked like at all. Oh, I should have kept following Chen Yixuan just now. At this time, Chen Yixuan had arrived at the scene based on the information provided by her colleagues. Luo Li was a short man with a pointy face and monkey-like features. However, at that moment, Luo Li was unusually arrogant. A few people were chasing after Luo Li, shouting to catch the thief. Although Luo Li was running, whenever someone blocked his way, he would aggressively charge into them. Strangely enough, despite Luo Li''s small size, even the larger and more robust obstacles could not withstand his charge. "Luo Li, stop! Or I will shoot!" Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having already failed to capture Luo Li once, Chen Yixuan was not without ideas. After her first injury, she concluded that Luo Li was no ordinary man, and that extraordinary measures were necessary. Therefore, upon seeing Luo Li, Chen Yixuan decisively pulled out her handgun. "Haha, you think a handgun can hit the Thief God? You trash, waste material. If you can, catch me. Let me tell you, I am the Thief God Luo Li. Hahaha, I''ll continue stealing right in front of you cops." The onlookers hearing Luo Li''s words, one by one, started moving back. Clearly, they were somewhat afraid of Luo Li. "Luo Li, don''t get cocky. You won''t escape today." In the end, Chen Yixuan did not fire her gun, after all, this was a bustling area and firing could have bad repercussions. Furthermore, if Luo Li dodged, the bullet might hit someone else, which could lead to terrible consequences. Realizing Chen Yixuan dared not fire, Luo Li became even more audacious and simply stopped running. "I remember you, girl. I had to leave in a hurry last time, let''s have a good time this time. Tsk, tsk, I just noticed, you''ve got a nice figure, girl." Seeing Chen Yixuan, Luo Li actually stopped. Chen Yixuan sneered, holstered her handgun, and slowly approached Luo Li. "Luo Li, you can''t escape this time!" Seeing the distance close, Chen Yixuan suddenly burst forward, doubling her speed, and kicked out at Luo Li. Who knew that Luo Li would react so quickly? With one hand, he preemptively blocked Chen Yixuan''s attacking left leg. Not only did he block it, he also grabbed and held onto Chen Yixuan''s leg. He indecently grabbed Chen Yixuan''s leg, his face showing an utterly enraptured expression. "Luo Li, don''t even think about escaping today." Chen Yixuan, even more furious, used all her strength to punch towards Luo Li''s face. Who knew Luo Li would just use one hand to block Chen Yixuan''s punch. No, he caught Chen Yixuan''s fist, then swiftly secured both her hands. His hand clenched like a vise, firmly gripping both of Chen Yixuan''s hands. Suddenly, Chen Yixuan was fully restrained by Luo Li. "Tsk, tsk, girl, both your hands are caught. Now, I''ll take the opportunity to feel the sensation of these big white rabbits of yours." Luo Li''s hand slowly moved towards Chen Yixuan''s full bosom, the motion slow, seemingly deliberately letting Chen Yixuan see it. "You''re Luo Li?" For some reason, seeing Luo Li filled Lin Tian with immense excitement. Similarly, when Luo Li saw Lin Tian, his eyes immediately filled with terror, as if Lin Tian was a primordial beast from which he could not escape fast enough. "Who are you?" Luo Li struggled briefly but found he couldn''t free himself from Lin Tian''s grip, becoming even more anxious. "The one here to take care of you." Lin Tian spoke calmly, thankful that he had arrived in the nick of time. Otherwise, he estimated Chen Yixuan would have been severely taken advantage of by Luo Li today. "Just with you!" Luo Li chuckled coldly and suddenly made a move, hurling Chen Yixuan, who was in his arms, at Lin Tian like a hidden weapon. If Lin Tian had dodged at that moment, Chen Yixuan would have certainly fallen hard. Lin Tian quickly made his decision and caught Chen Yixuan. But Luo Li took this opportunity to disappear in the blink of an eye. "Never mind me, go after Luo Li." Immediately embarrassed, she scrambled out of Lin Tian''s arms. She then urged Lin Tian to quickly catch Luo Li. "Don''t worry, he won''t get away." Lin Tian''s original goal was to capture Luo Li, and as long as Luo Li showed himself, he had numerous ways to snag him. Now that Chen Yixuan was okay, Lin Tian immediately chased after Luo Li. Both were extremely fast, with Chen Yixuan and a group of plainclothes police following behind. Soon, they lost sight of the two. "Kid, who are you? I, the Master Thief Luo Li, have I ever troubled you?" "Indeed, you haven''t troubled me, but you have troubled my woman. You dared to harass my woman just now, so of course, I need to teach you a lesson." In passing, Lin Tian referred to Chen Yixuan as his woman. And Luo Li actually believed it. "Luo Li, today you''re done for." Lin Tian fumed, hastening his pace twofold. He quickly caught up with Luo Li, who, seeing that he couldn''t shake off Lin Tian, turned around to fight him head-on. The two were evenly matched in strength. "You''re quite strong!" Lin Tian had the boost from the Supernatural Ability System, yet Luo Li''s strength was in no way inferior to Lin Tian''s. It seemed Luo Li''s superpower wasn''t limited to causing misfortune; he also possessed a superpower similar to the Ox Power Technique. The two exchanged blows, punches and kicks flying. Gradually, Lin Tian still managed to gain the upper hand, having amassed a significant amount of experience since he had acquired the Supernatural Ability System very early on. "Luo Li, meet your end!" Lin Tian delivered a flying kick that landed squarely on Luo Li''s chest. Luo Li spewed a mouthful of fresh blood and was flung backward through the air. "Surrender quietly, and I won''t make you suffer." "Hahaha, dream on. Do you know who I am? I am the Master Thief! I am a god, and you, a mere mortal, think you can capture me? You''re too naive!" The injured Luo Li, it seemed, had lost his mind and began proclaiming himself a god. However, in a sense, possessing superpowers did elevate Luo Li and Lin Tian to a godlike status. Lin Tian took a big step forward, closing in on Luo Li. Yet Luo Li appeared unconcerned, a cold smile playing across his face; Lin Tian understood. Luo Li simply had contempt for him, though he couldn''t figure out why Luo Li was still so confident. If he won''t be cooperative, I will just have to beat him into submission. Lin Tian was no policeman like Chen Yixuan; he was extremely displeased with Luo Li and intended to teach him a lesson. One fist, aimed right at Luo Li''s stomach, blasted forth. If this punch landed, Lin Tian believed Luo Li would definitely vomit out his last meal. Unfortunately, as good as it sounded, the punch missed. "How did this happen?" Lin Tian''s eyes widened as he watched his seemingly guaranteed punch miss its target. "Damn it, could Luo Li also know the Invisibility Technique?" Luo Li had vanished right under Lin Tian''s watch. With no target, the punch naturally missed its mark. Chapter 286 - 258 Let Go of Me Upon closer thought, Lin Tian felt it wasn''t Invisibility Technique. Because Invisibility isn''t synonymous with disappearance, and with Lin Tian''s speed just now, had Luo Li turned invisible, his fist should still have been able to hit Luo Li. But that blow had clearly missed. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This meant that just now, Luo Li hadn''t used the Invisibility Technique but another superpower. Initially, Lin Tian thought Luo Li possessed only one cursed superpower, but now he realized Luo Li knew at least three superpowers. One, a superpower that causes bad luck for three days; two, similar to Lin Tian''s Ox Power Technique, which can enhance physique and strength; three, a superpower that allows one to instantly move a distance. No wonder this guy was so arrogantwith that instant move superpower, it indeed wasn''t easy for anyone to catch him. Even Lin Tian, who also possessed superpowers, was at a loss. "Where is Luo Li?" At that moment, Chen Yixuan, followed by plainclothes policemen, caught up. "He ran away." Lin Tian spread his hands, speaking helplessly. You let him get away too?" It seemed Chen Yixuan had very high expectations of Lin Tian, only to be disappointed that even Lin Tian had let him slip through. Lin Tian nodded. "That Luo Li is very tricky and has strange abilities. Chen Yixuan, I warn you, if you encounter Luo Li again, don''t act carelessly on your own. You must contact me immediately and let me deal with him. You really are no match for him." "Understood." Chen Yixuan, having almost been easily outmaneuvered by Luo Li just now, obediently nodded her head. With Luo Li gone, Chen Yixuan''s plainclothes team regrouped and scattered again. Chen Yixuan didn''t leave right away, as Lin Tian mentioned he had something he wanted to discuss with her. The two found a caf and ordered two cups of coffee to talk things over slowly. "Chen Yixuan, that Luo Li is very dangerous and vicious. I am currently thinking of ways to deal with him." "Aren''t you supposed to be omnipotent? What''s up? Now that it''s Luo Li, you can''t handle it?" Chen Yixuan wasn''t mocking Lin Tian; it was mainly frustration from Luo Li escaping several times, a frustration that she was now venting on Lin Tian. "What do you mean ''can''t handle''? He was driven away by me. Not like someone nearly got taken advantage of by a mere thief." "What did you just say?" "Nothing, just, you know, drink your coffee." Having spent considerable time with both Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, Lin Tian knew better than to try to reason with women. "You''re right, I am indeed no match for that Luo Li. But this guy is just too arrogant, Lin Tian. You''re the one always full of clever ideas, right? Hurry up and think of a way to capture this Luo Li. I might be able to throw a little something your way." "A little something?" Lin Tian''s eyes immediately lit up, recalling the scene from last night when he helped Chen Yixuan dispel supernatural energy. But as he recalled a serious concern, his expression instantly turned cold. Poor Lin Tian, still lost in his fantasy, subconsciously responded. Realizing something was off, Lin Tian turned to see Chen Yixuan glaring at him, her eyes round in fury, looking murderous. "Lin Tian, if you dare to spy on me, I''ll kill you!" Chen Yixuan, clenching her fists, swung at Lin Tian, who swiftly dodged. "Chen Yixuan, calm down a bit." "Calm down my ass; you better confess to me! Were you also lying about that curse thing yesterday?" Chen Yixuan flew into a rage, dragging up the times Lin Tian had previously taken advantage of her, bursting out all at once today. Truly fighting, Chen Yixuan certainly was no match for Lin Tian. Regrettably, Lin Tian, feeling guilty, was defensively dodging everywhere and ended up in a disarray from being hit by Chen Yixuan. Seeing Chen Yixuan become more frenzied as she fought, Lin Tian knew this wasn''t an option. He reached out to grab Chen Yixuan''s wrist, pulling her hard, and she fell into his arms. "You pervert, let me go!" "Go away! You use divination to calculate this kind of stuff every day. It''s disgusting..." At that moment, Chen Yixuan''s mind went blank, while Lin Tian was feasting to his heart''s content, his hands weren''t idle eithertaking the opportunity to tease her. "You, let me go," she said. Finally, Chen Yixuan regained her senses and pushed Lin Tian away. Her face flushed red and her heart jumped like a small deer. "This is a coffee shop, Officer Chen. Even if you don''t care about your image, at least maintain the image of the police," he chided. "It''s all because of you," she countered. Chen Yixuan''s indignation fizzled out as Lin Tian had stolen her first kiss. "Alright, alright, you were bound to give me some perks sooner or later. Consider this as an advance payment," he teasingly replied. "I said I''d give you perks, but I never agreed to a kiss," she protested. "No worries, I''ll just consider that as your perk. Let''s drop this topic. We should focus on how to catch Luo Li instead," he changed the subject. As soon as Luo Li was mentioned, Chen Yixuan didn''t pursue the matter any further. "This Luo Li is quite skilled, particularly proficient in casting curses and also very strong. It''s indeed difficult to catch him; no wonder he''s so arrogant," she noted. Merely mentioning Luo Li made Chen Yixuan frown. It turns out, Chen Yixuan had been bested by Luo Li not once but twice. Glancing at Lin Tian, Chen Yixuan suddenly felt hopeful. Since Lin Tian had already taken a big advantage of her, she might as well make him exert more effort. "Lin Tian, you just took a big advantage of me. Regarding Luo Li, you must help, and you need to catch him quickly," she demanded. "Don''t worry. With Chen the Great Beauty commanding, I''ll give it my all. From our brief confrontation, I''ve pretty much figured out most of Luo Li''s tricks. As long as he doesn''t come up with something new, capturing him will be easy," he assured her. "Really?" she questioned. "Of course, why not make a bet? If I catch Luo Li within three days, how about you warm my bed?" he proposed. Ever since he''d seen Chen Yixuan''s body, this idea was no longer a joke to Lin Tian but a genuine hope. "Get lost! You''ve already taken your perk, don''t get greedy. I know you''re deliberately baiting me into a bet. I''m not falling for it. Just catch Luo Li quickly; I await your good news," she declared. Whether genuinely upset or not, Chen Yixuan walked away after she finished speaking. Lin Tian hurriedly went to pay the bill and ran out to catch up with Chen Yixuan. "Why chase after me instead of catching Luo Li?" she asked. "I wanted to remind you, it''s best not to go out alone recently. Luo Li is more dangerous than your perfume," he cautioned. "Are you worried about me? Aren''t you afraid your girlfriends would get jealous?" she teased. Chen Yixuan''s comment left Lin Tian slightly confused. It seemed Chen Yixuan knew quite a bit about his situation. After all, being a police officer, gathering such intelligence wasn''t too difficult for Chen Yixuan. "Anyway, take care of yourself. I need to figure out how to deal with Luo Li," she said, parting ways. After separating from Chen Yiran, Lin Tian didn''t rush back to school and walked around the streets for a while. Consequently, he encountered Yan Yan performing magic tricks. This magician girl was still showcasing her forte, coin tricks. But her skills had improved, earning applause, and quite a few people even gave her tips. Lin Tianjue figured the guys were probably not tipping for Yan Yan''s magic performance excellence but because she was beautiful. The majority of the tipper were men. Seeing Yan Yan turn her head, Lin Tian immediately lowered his head and quietly moved away. Yan Yan was more bothersome than Zhang Ya; Lin Tian was already upset because of Luo Li and didn''t want to deal with Yan Yan. He leisurely made his way back to school only to bump into Bu Mengting. What surprised Lin Tian was that Bu Mengting was not alone; beside her was a guy. This man was very handsome, tall, and the clothes he wore spoke of a good family background. "Mengting, I fell for you the first time I saw you. You are the goddess of my dreams, I can feel it. We must have been married in a past life. Be my girlfriend, Mengting. I''ll protect you for a lifetime!" he confessed. Before he got close, Lin Tian heard the man''s cheesy declaration. So, he''s trying to steal my girl, and he looks quite capable too. A wave of anger rose inside Lin Tian, yet Bu Mengting directly rejected the man. Chapter 287 - 259: Let Her Go Rejected directly by Bu Mengting, the tall boy''s face turned a bit ugly. Lin Tian had thought that this guy would know it was difficult and retreat, but the result took Lin Tian by surprise. "It''s okay, we just met a bit late. In time, you''ll realize who is the man destined for you." Hearing this, Lin Tian couldn''t help but curl his lip, step forward, and directly rub Bu Mengting''s shoulders, looking at the guy and snorting coldly, "This is my wife, who the hell are you to interfere? Get lost!" "Hey! You stop right there!" The boy glanced and showed a look of disdain. "Someone like you doesn''t deserve Mengting. Mengting, you better leave him soon. Just a ''loser'' is all he is!" Hearing this, Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of cold light flashing in his eyes: "Do you believe I can make you crawl away?" "Crawl? Save you? Come on then!" Saying that, the boy suddenly stepped forward, pointing at Lin Tian''s forehead, all arrogance! The boy was quite tall, over one meter eighty, and his body was also strong, giving a very oppressive look! Seeing the finger pointing at his head, Lin Tian''s face turned cold, his hand flickering! Lin Tian suddenly grabbed the boy''s finger and violently twisted it! Crack! "Ah..." Ning Cheng cried out in pain, his hand almost got broken by Lin Tian! Ning Cheng''s face turned ashen, stretching his hand to block Lin Tian''s fist, his right leg kicked out like lightning, hoping to knock Lin Tian down with one blow. Unexpectedly, Lin Tian''s punch was incredibly powerful; he couldn''t stop it with both hands, and Lin Tian struck him in the face. His leg had just been raised, but his body lost its balance, completely deformed his movement, unable to kick Lin Tian. "How can you..." Ning Cheng was about to comment on how strong Lin Tian was, but Lin Tian didn''t give him a chance to speak, knocking Ning Cheng down with three punches and two kicks. "Kid, go back to your mom''s womb and practice more!" Lin Tian had actually held back, or else he would have disabled the guy''s hand in one go! "Hmph " Ning Cheng obviously didn''t accept defeat, still wanting to talk tough, but Lin Tian kicked him in the stomach again. The severe pain made Ning Cheng shut up and realize that the current situation was beyond him. After dealing with Ning Cheng, Lin Tian happily left, holding Bu Mengting. "Damn, just because he''s a bit strong, what''s so great about that." Ning Cheng glared at Lin Tian, obviously still resentful towards him. But he didn''t dare to speak out, only resentfully glancing at Lin Tian before leaving in a sorry state! "Ah, my adorable wife Mengting is too charming. I need to think of something, or else someone might snatch her away." Watching Ning Cheng''s disgraced departure, Lin Tian giggled! "You dare! Looks like you need a lesson. Today I''m going to teach you a lesson properly." Upon hearing that, Lin Tian pretended to be angry, pulling Bu Mengting and walking outside the school. Why go outside the school, no need to think with your head to guess. In the beginning, Bu Mengting struggled a bit, but later simply let Lin Tian pull her along. "Lin Tian, I heard you skipped class today?" "I did skip class. I was helping to catch that thief Luo Li. This thief is too audacious; I encountered him today, but he managed to escape." "Humph, went to see that policewoman again." Bu Mengting snorted and stopped walking. "I was helping catch Luo Li, don''t you know how dangerous he is?" "You go to your policewoman then, I''m going back to the dorm." Just as Bu Mengting was about to turn to go back to the dorm, Lin Tian couldn''t let her leave just like that. Quickly hugging Bu Mengting, he started coaxing her with sweet words. "Mengting, my dear wife, don''t you trust me? Look, I rushed back to find you immediately after I was done. You think I ran into you by chance, but I came especially for you." "Still, I need to go back to the dorm." "Don''t mess around; this place is near the school, and there are a lot of people watching. Besides, didn''t I tell you yesterday? I have ''that''. It''s not possible these next few days." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian finally remembered. Peacefully taking Bu Mengting back to the dorm, the unsatisfied Lin Tian could only return to his own dorm. Halfway there, Lin Tian suddenly received a text message. Initially, when he saw the message was from Zhang Ya, Lin Tian wasn''t planning on looking closely, but the first two words of the message were actually "Help me." Lin Tian quickly opened the text message, looked at the content, his face changed drastically, and he turned and ran out of the campus. Maple Leaf Bar. Following the address given by Zhang Ya, Lin Tian found the place. "Who are you? This private room is already taken. If you want a private room, please find another one," Lin Tian found the private room Zhang Ya had mentioned in the text, but at the doorway stood two waiters, standing like door gods at the entrance. Seeing Lin Tian trying to enter the private room, they reached out and blocked Lin Tian. "Scram!" In the urgency of the situation, Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered with talk. With one kick each, he sent the two waiters tumbling to the ground. Standing outside the door, Lin Tian could faintly hear the voices inside! "Sweetie, just behave and listen, today Scarface will guarantee you a good time!" That was a man''s lecherous laugh! "Scream, scream as loud as you can, no one will come to save you." "Let her go!" Inside the room, a Scarfaced man was pinning Zhang Ya down! Seeing this scene, Lin Tian was furious, his expression turning icy cold. "Kid, who the hell are you? I''m playing with my own woman, what''s it to you?" Looking up, Lin Tian was already upon him. One hand tightly gripped Scarface''s wrist. "I despise scum like you the most!" After saying this, Lin Tian kicked him. Scarface hadn''t expected Lin Tian to be so ruthless and to start hitting without much talk. The kick was totally unexpected and unavoidable. Scarface was sent sprawling to the ground with his face making intimate contact with the floor. "Are you okay?" Zhang Ya seemed to have had some drinks and was slightly dazed. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, she didn''t make a sound but just plunged into Lin Tian''s arms, sobbing loudly. What Lin Tian couldn''t see, however, was the flicker of slyness and triumph in Zhang Ya''s eyes! It seemed she had successfully orchestrated her plot! On the ground, Scarface, who had landed face-first, already had a face marred by scars, and now it was even more bloody and wretched, with blood flowing over the scars, creating a pitiful sight. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Lin Tian helping Zhang Ya get dressed, Scarface thought it was a good opportunity, stealthily reached for a wine bottle beside him and suddenly burst forward. Swinging the wine bottle, he smashed it down on Lin Tian''s head. "Fucking little bastard!" With a ferocious move, but Lin Tian''s reaction was extremely fast, he reached out and caught Scarface''s wrist. With a twist of his hand, the wine bottle fell from Scarface''s hand. Lin Tian caught it smoothly and swung it back at Scarface''s head. "You know how to use a wine bottle? This is how you should use it!" Bang! With that hit, the wine bottle shattered, and Scarface''s head bled just like his face. Then, Lin Tian kicked at Scarface''s stomach. Scarface was sent flying against the wall and then landed on the floor. Even then, Lin Tian wasn''t done with Scarface. He put Zhang Ya on the sofa, then chased after him and stamped on Scarface''s face with his foot. Seeing Lin Tian''s foot descending, Scarface panicked! "Wait! Big brother, wait! I have something to say, I have something to say." As Lin Tian''s shoe sole was about to stamp on his face, Scarface''s voice softened in panic. "Speak quickly, spit it out quickly," "Actually, I never intended to do anything bad today..." However, Zhang Ya on the sofa was anxious. Before Scarface could speak, she hastily said: Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, a chill flashing in his eyes, "You, I will rid the people of a menace today and cripple your harmful tools." "Big brother, Hero! Please, no? I''ll tell you everything. I''m not really a bad guy, it was this girl, she asked me to act bad," Upon hearing that Lin Tian was going to cripple him, Scarface became terrified and quickly pointed at Zhang Ya and shouted loudly: "It''s her! She''s the one behind all this!" "Hmm?" Hearing this, Lin Tian was taken aback! Chapter 288 - 260 You Will Regret This Scar Brother directly took a tote bag from behind the sofa, which was filled with bright red banknotes. Was this entire setup actually orchestrated by Zhang Ya? Lin Tian turned around and looked coldly at Zhang Ya. "Lin Tian, don''t believe these villains. They just want to bully me. This money, probably extorted from others, is definitely not mine." With Zhang Ya saying that, Lin Tian didn''t know whom to believe anymore. Seeing this, Scar Brother immediately became anxious as Lin Tian seemed to believe Zhang Ya''s words. The Lin Tian in front of him was the man who could ruin his life. If Lin Tian was convinced he was lying, his life would be over. "I have proof, and my brothers can vouch for me." The two subordinates Lin Tian had knocked over earlier now crawled in. "Yes, yes, we can testify. This girl, she approached Scar Brother herself. She said she wanted us to play the bad guys because her boyfriend really likes heroes saving beauties." "Lin Tian, you have to believe me. Why would I pay these people to do this? If you hadn''t come, wouldn''t I have walked right into a trap?" Lin Tian inclined to believe Zhang Ya a bit more and coldly said, "Exactly, you are all in this together, who knows if what you''re saying is even true?" "Big Brother, I, I have a video of it. When this girl was talking to our boss, I recorded it, fearing that if the police caught us, I''d have evidence. Once you see the video, you''ll understand everything." Suddenly, a waiter took out a cellphone, claiming to have a video. Zhang Ya suddenly made a move, lunging at the cellphone, seemingly trying to grab it. Lin Tian was quicker than Zhang Ya and got the phone first. "Lin Tian, you have to believe me, they''re all deceiving you." Seeing the phone in Lin Tian''s hands, Zhang Ya''s face looked a bit unnatural. "Of course, I believe you, but I also want to know what exactly is going on." Hearing the commotion, Zhang Ya and Scar Brother began to act. "I''m saying, how coincidental. I kick open the door, and your dress just happens to tear. Zhang Ya, what in the world are you trying to do?" "You bunch of idiots, can''t even act properly. You''re all useless." Seeing her scheme exposed, Zhang Ya cursed at Scar Brother and his men. Then she turned around, glared at Lin Tian, and said arrogantly, "The problem is I don''t like you! And I already have a girlfriend!" Lin Tian, expressionless, touched his nose! After saying that, Zhang Ya looked threateningly at Lin Tian! Zhang Ya''s father, Zhang Tian, is a famous billionaire in Wu''an City, and Zhang Ya had developed a domineering personality from childhood! Whatever she set her sights on, she had to get it! And she wouldn''t allow her things to be shared with others! Ever since Lin Tian had saved her, he had become her ''possession''! Hearing Zhang Ya''s words, Lin Tian frowned and looked at her, a flash of disgust in his eyes! Even considering killing Mengting and Qianqian? Thinking this, a flash of murderous intent crossed Lin Tian''s eyes! Lin Tian, disgusted, pushed Zhang Ya away, having felt there was something off about her character.. Today, she even specifically set up this trap to lure him here. If these thugs hadn''t been intimidated by him, Lin Tian might have been completely fooled by Zhang Ya. Just from her words earlier, if it weren''t for her being a woman, Lin Tian would have crippled her right there! Lin Tian gave Zhang Ya a cold glance and said coldly: "Don''t let me see you in the future, and take back what you just said, or else..." After saying that, Lin Tian snorted coldly and turned to leave the bar. Zhang Ya was so furious that she couldn''t stand it and eventually followed Lin Tian out of the bar. "Lin Tian, stop right there!" Hearing Zhang Ya''s voice, Lin Tian not only didn''t stop, he sped up. As for this woman, Lin Tian planned to stay as far away as possible and never wanted to see Zhang Ya again. Zhang Ya sped up, ran in front of Lin Tian, and stretched out her arms to block his way. "I told you to stop, didn''t you hear me?" "Who are you? Why should I listen to you?" "I am Zhang Ya, the most beautiful woman in the world. Lin Tian, I''m giving you one last chance, do you want to be my boyfriend?" "No need, I don''t need your chance!" Lin Tian attempted to bypass Zhang Ya, but she didn''t move. "You''ll regret this, you definitely will. Listen, Lin Tian, someday, I, Zhang Ya, will make you kneel at my feet, begging me!" Watching Zhang Ya''s crazed expression, Lin Tian suddenly felt a bit scared. This feeling came inexplicably, as even Luo Li, who also had a supernatural ability, had never made Lin Tian feel this way. Zhang Ya was an ordinary woman, so why could she make Lin Tian feel a hint of fear? Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hehe..." Lin Tian sneered and walked away. The next day when he went to class, he heard many people saying that the city was going to host a college swimming competition. Wu''an University was certainly going to participate, but there were only five spots. The school planned to hold a swimming competition internally to select the top five, who would then represent Wu''an University in the Wu''an City college swimming competition. Regarding these matters, Lin Tian was not very enthusiastic. His swimming skills weren''t great; he just knew the dog paddle. However, Guo Rong was very excited, constantly asking about various things related to the swimming competition. "Do you want to participate in the swimming competition?" "No, with this body of mine, wouldn''t participating in a swimming competition be a joke?" "Who says so? Fat people have a natural advantage in swimming. Bigger volume, greater buoyancy." Guo Rong argued. "Come off it, I''m aware of my own limits," said Lin Tian dismissively. "Then why are you so concerned about it?" Guo Rong was infatuated, seemingly already seeing countless girls in swimsuits walking past him. Fatty wasn''t wrong; this swimming competition indeed promised a feast for the eyes. Persuaded by Guo Rong, Lin Tian was somewhat tempted. That evening, all the roommates actually came back to the dormitory. "How did you guys know to come back to the dorm today?" Guo Rong was quite surprised, while Feng Jiabao said with a sly smile. "Isn''t the school holding a swimming competition? We came back to cheer." Looking at the sly smile on his face, no one believed he had come back sincerely to cheer. Probably he had the same idea as Guo Rong, coming back to enjoy the view. Guo Rong looked at Feng Jiabao with disdain. "Boss, you''re really hypocritical. Why can''t you be more straightforward like me? I just want to go see the beauties." Having not seen each other for a few days, the guys had a lot to talk about. Just then, Lin Tian''s phone suddenly rang. "Lin Tian, are you asleep?" "Not yet." Bu Mengting had called him proactively. Could it be that past incident was already settled? "Then come out, I have something to tell you." "Okay." After hanging up, Lin Tian immediately noticed the other three looking at him strangely. "Uh, I''ve got something to take care of. You guys carry on." Saying this, he rushed out of the dormitory. On the sports field, Lin Tian obediently held Bu Mengting''s hand. It wasn''t that Lin Tian didn''t want to take any more advantage, but Bu Mengting told him there were still unresolved issues, so he needed to behave himself. "Mengting dearest, what''s up?" "Do you know about the city hosting a college swimming competition?" Bu Mengting suddenly brought up the college swimming competition, and Lin Tian suddenly had a bad feeling. He obediently nodded, indicating he knew. "I want to participate in the swimming competition." "No, no," Lin Tian immediately shouted, joking. If she swam in front of so many people, his girlfriend could be ogled by everyone, which was not a good deal. "Why not?" Lin Tian was stunned to learn that Bu Mengting wanted to compete for the "Triple-A Student" award. "What''s the benefit of being a Triple-A student?" "You can get a scholarship." Seeing Bu Mengting''s demeanor, she clearly had planned this for a long time. "Then do you have confidence in ranking well?" "Of course, I''m really good in water. You just don''t know. I might not get first place, but I should make it into the top three. By the way, the school will hold a preliminary competition first. You have to come and cheer for me, okay?" Chapter 289 - 261 Trash Bu Mengting is Lin Tian''s woman, so naturally, Lin Tian had to go and cheer for her. But the thought of his beautiful little wife Mengting wearing a swimsuit for all those beasts in the school to see made Lin Tian somewhat uncomfortable. After talking with Bu Mengting for a while, Lin Tian received a call from Chen Yixuan. "Whose call is it?" It seemed that women had a natural intuition; she asked with a very bad tone. Lin Tian thought that he definitely couldn''t hide it, so he simply told the truth. "Chen Yixuan''s. I guess it''s probably some progress on the Luo Li case." "She catches thieves, what''s that got to do with you? Are you her leader? Does she have to report to you? Don''t answer it." For some reason, Bu Mengting had a big problem with Chen Yixuan. Initially, when Bu Mengting found out about the relationship between Lin Tian and He Qianqian, she didn''t react as much as she did now. Lin Tianjue thought it was because Bu Mengting understood He Qianqian, but since she didn''t understand Chen Yixuan, she acted this way. "Mengting, my little wife, what if Officer Chen has something really important?" In front of Bu Mengting, Lin Tian didn''t dare to be too affectionate, he simply referred to her as Officer Chen. "I''m sick of you, I''m going back to the dormitory, I need to prepare really well for the selection competition these few days." After watching Bu Mengting go back to her dorm, Lin Tian finally answered Chen Yixuan''s call. "Lin Tian, you bastard! What are you doing? Why aren''t you answering your phone after so long?" "Sorry, Yixuan, I was dealing with a very important matter." "A very important matter? I bet you were rolling around in bed with a woman again." "How did you know? So, do you want to join in?" "Go to hell. Can you be serious for once? Today, Luo Li committed another crime, and although we surrounded him, he still got away." Lin Tian had previously defeated Luo Li, but Luo Li used his superpower of Instant Teleportation to escape. He had thought that the guy would lay low for a while, but unexpectedly, he showed up again so soon. "Yixuan, let me be straight with you, that guy isn''t normal, he has a magical power. You police will never be able to catch him." "Then you need to act fast." "I can''t do anything right now either. That guy has a special ability, he can teleport a certain distance instantly. I almost caught him that day, but he teleported and ran away." "Instantaneous Movement?" The voice of Chen Yixuan on the phone raised by a decibel, obviously stunned by Lin Tian''s words. "Yes, Instantaneous Movement. Otherwise, how could I possibly let him get away? If we don''t find a way to counteract his ability to teleport, there''s no way I can catch him." "So we''re just gonna watch him steal things? No, that guy doesn''t just steal anymore, he''s brazenly started robbing now. I really don''t know what else he''ll do if we let him get away with it." Lin Tian could understand Chen Yixuan''s worries. Lin Tian even felt that Chen Yixuan''s estimate was relatively conservative; a person with superpowers committing crimes would become more twisted and darker. That''s because, with superpowers, the police basically can''t catch him. As for the matter with Luo Li, Lin Tian felt a bit helpless, and in the end, he could only remind Chen Yixuan to be careful. In the swimming hall, as the selection competition approached, the place became increasingly lively. Lin Tian sat on the side, watching Bu Mengting move through the water like a fish, thinking to himself that little wife Mengting looked even more tempting in a swimsuit. "Lin Tian, you''re worthless!" Just as Lin Tian was deeply engrossed, a man suddenly appeared beside him. A deep voice with a husky tone had a unique magnetism. "Who did you just call worthless?" Lin Tian looked up and saw a tall young man with a sunny face and deep, night-sky-like eyes. It was Ning Cheng, the one who confessed to Bu Mengting that day; surprisingly, he dared to appear in front of Lin Tian. "Of course, I''m talking about you, you worthless guy, you only dare to watch others swim from the edge of the pool." Ning Cheng looked down on Lin Tian with contempt, and Lin Tian had to hold back his urge to beat Ning Cheng up again. "Do you know that you''re asking for a beating?" "Hahaha, what else can you do besides showing off your brute strength? This is a swimming hall, a place for swimming. Do you even know how to swim?" "Whether I know how to swim or not, what''s it to you?" Lin Tian gave Ning Cheng a disdainful glance, thinking that kid apparently hasn''t had enough of a beating. "I''ve said it before, you''re not worthy of Mengting, you''re just a brute. If you''re capable, why don''t you compete with me in swimming? Not only will I be number one in the whole school, but I''ll also be number one in the Wu''an City swimming competition. Now you see the gap between us, right?" "Wait until you''ve done it, then say that." "Trash, just watch me perform from the poolside." Ning Cheng said arrogantly and strutted into the changing room. Lin Tian flipped him off and continued to enjoy the graceful figure of Bu Mengting, and of course, occasionally glanced at the other mermaids. Guo Rong was right, this swimming selection competition is indeed a treat. "Wow!" Suddenly, several mermaids in the water stopped and stared wide-eyed at a certain spot on the shore. Lin Tian followed their gaze and saw Ning Cheng, now changed into swimwear. At that moment, Ning Cheng was wearing just swim trunks, his upper body bare. That''s when Lin Tian realized that Ning Cheng was not only tall but very fit as well. The muscles on his body were chiseled, not only did he have perfect pecs, but the eight-pack abs also formed a perfect shape. "So muscular!" "What a hunk!" "Too handsome, I want to be his girlfriend." A group of mermaids all grew eager, and Lin Tian was surprised to find even Bu Mengting sneaking several glances his way. Damn it, it''s just a big build, what''s so impressive about that. After obtaining the Supernatural Ability System, Lin Tian indeed had abilities beyond ordinary people. However, his body hadn''t undergone system training, and his muscles weren''t as perfect as Ning Cheng''s. Appearance-wise, Lin Tian admitted he didn''t have the market appeal like Ning Cheng. "Splash!" Ning Cheng dived into the water, then like a flying fish, swam underwater for over ten meters before surfacing. He stretched his arms and interlocked them, moving with an astonishing speed in the water. "So amazing, his movements are just like the swimmers in the world swimming competitions." "Exactly, so fast. It looks like the first place in our school is definitely his." "He''s practically China''s Phelps." Lin Tian grew even more annoyed as he noticed that Bu Mengting wasn''t just sneaking glances this time, but was staring at Ning Cheng for several minutes. It''s just fast swimming, what''s so great about that. "Ning Cheng! Ning Cheng! Ning Cheng!" Soon, many people in the swimming hall began shouting Gao Yong''s name loudly. Ning Cheng, like a star, waved at everyone from the water, and what annoyed Lin Tian the most was that Ning Cheng even blew Bu Mengting a kiss directly. Many people saw this, and Bu Mengting''s face turned red with embarrassment, probably thinking of Lin Tian watching, she swam directly to the edge and climbed out. Bu Mengting''s swimsuit was chosen by Lin Tian, comparatively conservative, the kind that was one-piece. But a swimsuit is still a swimsuit, even a one-piece would show arms and thighs. Bu Mengting had an excellent figure to begin with, and upon wearing the swimsuit, it was devilishly curvaceous. As she got out, Bu Mengting attracted a lot of attention. A chorus of swallowing sounds arose here and there. However, Bu Mengting made a beeline for Lin Tian, who handed her the large towel he''d prepared beforehand for her to drape over herself. "I didn''t expect that Ning Cheng to be so good at swimming. What are we going to do, Lin Tian? I feel I might not be able to get third place in the city." Witnessing Ning Cheng''s performance, Bu Mengting seemed a bit worried. "He''s good at swimming?" Lin Tian''s point of focus was obviously not in line with Bu Mengting''s. Bu Mengting was taken aback, then covered her mouth and giggled. "Are you jealous? But Ning Cheng really is good, I think he must have gone through specialized training." "Just so-so." "If you''re so unimpressed, why don''t you give it a try?" "Why swim now? I''m not that kind of show-off person, I''ll wait for the selection match. Then I''ll show him what swimming really is." Lin Tian initially hadn''t planned on competing, but seeing his rival Ning Cheng stealing the spotlight annoyed him. He decided to join the competition to eclipse Ning Cheng. "What? You''re going to join the swimming competition?" "Yeah, I want everyone to know, I''m better than Ning Cheng at everything." Lin Tian was clearly provoked by Ning Cheng''s earlier words; it was a man''s showdown. "Then you better hurry up and sign up, I heard the registration deadline is tomorrow." "Ah, then I''m going now." S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After filling out a few forms, Lin Tian was officially signed up. Coming out, he happened to run into Ning Cheng. "You signed up for the competition?" Ning Cheng was also surprised to see Lin Tian. Facing his rival, Lin Tian certainly couldn''t show any weakness. "Of course. Didn''t you say you were better than me? I''m entering the competition to tell you, you''re not better than me at anything!" "Hahaha, alright then. Let''s see who''s better. Mengting, I''ll show you that your boyfriend is nothing special." Ning Cheng didn''t forget to flaunt his presence in front of Bu Mengting before he left. This disgusting guy, even calling Mengting out. The more Lin Tian thought, the angrier he became, more determined than ever to make Ning Cheng lose face during the selections. "Lin Tian, there''s nothing between me and that Ning Cheng, you''ve always been the most perfect man in my heart. Why don''t you just drop out of the swimming competition?" If Bu Mengting didn''t know that Lin Tian was joining the swimming competition for her by that point, then she really would be brainless. In Bu Mengting''s heart, of course, there was only Lin Tian, no place for Ning Cheng. So she didn''t want Lin Tian to embarrass himself, wanted him to withdraw from the race. "Little wife Mengting, how can you have so little confidence in your man? Have you forgotten that your man can take on two at once?" Lin Tian slapped Bu Mengting''s buttocks with his hand, and with her face blushing red, she glared at Lin Tian before lowering her head and running back to the dormitory. Chapter 290 - 262 Too Weak "Lin Tian, are you really going to participate in the swimming selection competition?" When Lin Tian announced he would enter the swimming competition, the other three people in the dorm were all slightly surprised. The group had been together for a while now, and they knew that Lin Tian typically had little interest in such competitions. "Of course, I''m not just going to participate in the swimming competition, I''m going to win first place." "Then we must cheer for you." "I propose we have a pre-competition rally tonight. Let''s all have a big meal together to cheer on Lin Tian." Guo Rong, a true foodie at heart, was the first to think of having a feast. However, this suggestion received support from the others, and the four of them left the university arm in arm. It was the same barbecue stall, though it was no longer just Lin Tian and Guo Rong. The four were enjoying themselves when two beauties showed up. Chen Mengyi and her sister, the presidents of the Broadcasting Club, were quite famous at Wu''an University. "Handsome guys? Can we join you?" Chen Yiran was the one speaking. Lin Tian didn''t expect that going out for barbecue twice would result in running into Chen Mengyi and her sister. Could this be fate? "Certainly, certainly. It''s our honor to be in the company of two beauties." With Feng Jiabao around, Guo Rong didn''t need to stand up and could comfortably remain the foodie he was. Chen Yiran pulled Chen Mengyi down to sit unceremoniously, and made sure to position her sister next to Lin Tian. "You guys seem really lively today. Got any good news?" "Hehe, our dorm''s number one handsome guy, Lin Tian, is going to enter the university swimming selection and aims to get a spot to join the citywide university swimming league." Feng Jiabao patted Lin Tian on the shoulder, looking quite optimistic about his chances. "Lin Tian, you''re that amazing? Sister, isn''t your Broadcasting Club hosting the selection competition?" "Actually, I was hoping to ask you guys for help, but now that Lin Tian is competing, I''ll have to ask someone else." It turned out Chen Mengyi and her sister weren''t there by chance; they came looking for them with a purpose. "No way, Chen the Great Beauty. Lin Tian might be in the swimming competition, but the rest of us aren''t. We''re free to help out." Feng Jiabao immediately showed his enthusiasm, knowing the Broadcasting Club was teeming with beauties. "Hey, that''s not right. If I''m competing, shouldn''t you be cheering for me? Are you really choosing beauties over buddies?" "Helping out at the Broadcasting Club, we can cheer you on even more." Under Feng Jiabao''s leadership, Lin Tian was promptly sold out. After eating their fill of barbecue and returning to the dorm, Lin Tian received a call from Bu Mengting. "The selection competition is tomorrow, are the others in your dorm going to cheer for you?" "Ah, them? They probably won''t be cheering for me." "No way, you''re all from the same dorm, that''s so disloyal. The sisters from my dorm are all going to cheer for me. Originally, we were planning a mixer with your dorm. Looks like that''s not happening now." Lin Tian coughed deliberately, then said loudly, "Ah, that''s too bad. I heard your dorm is full of beauties." Feng Jiabao, with his keen ears, overheard and immediately grabbed Lin Tian. "What''s up, Lin Tian?" "It''s nothing, my wife''s dorm is going to cheer for her. I thought you guys would cheer for me too, so they wanted to have a mixer. But since you''re all going to help out at the Broadcasting Club, that probably won''t happen." "No way, we can''t let that chance slip away. I''ve heard that sister-in-law''s dorm is famously filled with beauties." Feng Jiabao was well-informed; he knew all about the beauties on campus. Since Bu Mengting was close to Lin Tian, he had naturally made it his business to know a bit about her dorm, which wasn''t described as a beauty dorm for no reason; all four girls there were like heavenly immortals. "So, are you going to help the Broadcasting Club or cheer for me?" "Of course, we''ll cheer for Tian Ge!" Feng Jiabao shamelessly started calling him ''Bro Tian,'' and Lin Tian gained a new understanding of just how shameless Feng could be. "And what about the Broadcasting Club?" "Ah, don''t worry. With my wide network, it''s easy to find a few replacements. I''ll handle it. Guys, let''s stick to the mixer with our sister-in-law''s dorm." Guo Rong, of course, was all for it, while Lin Tao was indifferent. After a brief discussion, they made their decision. "Mengting, they''ve heard about the mixer and have changed their minds; they said they''re too busy not to mix with you. The power of a beauty''s face is unparalleled." "Alright, let''s do it together tomorrow." Wu''an University''s selection competition had high popularity, but not many competitors. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, swimming is different from running, basketball, and other sports. It relies heavily on facilities and doesn''t have as broad an audience. The high popularity was all because of the spectators coming to see the beauties. Several leaders of the school took turns speaking, and then with the Broadcasting Club''s hosting, the selection competition began. To Lin Tian''s surprise, there were actually more female competitors than males. All together, there were about thirty to forty participants, split into three groups. The competition was for the 100-meter freestyle swim. Since all the competitors were university students, it wasn''t a formal swimming meet; overall, it was about who could swim fastest, regardless of the stroke used. ``` "Wow, so many beautiful girls!" Feng Jiabao sat next to a beauty and screamed loudly. This beauty was naturally Bu Mengting''s roommate, named Liu Mei. Initially, a few beauties had high hopes for Lin Tian''s roommates after Mengting said Lin Tian was a handsome guy. But their expectations were dashed after seeing them. Apart from Lin Tian, only Lin Tao was somewhat passable. Unfortunately, Lin Tao was already taken and quite aloof. The three beauties naturally turned cold. Even though Feng Jiabao was good at lifting the spirits, the mood remained awkward. Alas, I knew I should''ve gone to the Broadcasting Club instead. Feng Jiabao silently regretted, while Guo Rong didn''t care, happily snacking. Then a beauty named Zhang Guo''er, who seemed to have found common ground with Guo Rong for both being foodies, approached him. "Mengting! Mengting''s up!" Liu Mei suddenly shouted, drawing everyone''s attention to the poolside. "Mengting! Come on! Let''s cheer for Mengting!" Feng Jiabao immediately started shouting, and the others joined in. Bu Mengting waved at them, then took her position. At the poolside, the referee blew the whistle, and everyone dove into the pool. Right from the start, there was a clear divide in skill. Many girls, with no training, splashed around a few times before steadying themselves and swam forward with a dog paddle. Some, propelled by the momentum of their dive, glided underwater like flying fish for a distance before surfacing, already gaining a lead of over ten meters, and then continued to speed forward with freestyle strokes. The pool was fifty meters, meaning a hundred meters required swimming there and back. Mengting took the lead from the start, and after turning around, she left the second place two body lengths behind, easily claiming first place. Of course, since there were many girls, the times were all accounted for. "Mengting is so awesome, she''s definitely first. Look how far she left the second place!" Feng Jiabao excitedly said as if he had won the race himself. The others were also thrilled. With the large number of girls, there was a second round after the first. This time only the top ten were chosen, and ten girls took their positions. The top five in this round would represent Wu''an University at the Wu''an City University Students'' Swimming Competition. Mengting boasted she was a great swimmer, and it was no bluff. Once again, she seized first place, though this time the second place was only half a body length behind her. "Mengting! Mengting!" Feng Jiabao led the cheering, and the others joined in loudly, soon making the entire natatorium erupt. Bu Mengting won the woman''s category in the selection contest and would represent Wu''an University in Wu''an City''s University Students'' Swimming Competition. With the women''s competition over, it was the men''s turn. Overall, there were just over twenty guys, so they were simply split into two groups with the top five selected by time. They all were competing in the second round. "Eh? Why don''t I see Lin Tian?" "He''s probably in the next round." The men''s quality, compared to the women''s, was a bit higher. At least no one just splashed around on the spot after jumping in. Basically, as soon as they were in the water, they surged forward. This time, the competition was fierce compared to the women''s matches, and the whole venue was filled with cheers. Ultimately, a slightly tanned guy won first place by a narrow margin. "Lin Tian, Lin Tian is coming out!" The second round began. Feng Jiabao, with his sharp eyes, immediately spotted Lin Tian. "Come on, Lin Tian! Let''s cheer for Lin Tian!" Just as a few people started to shout, a tsunami-like roar erupted in the swimming hall. "Ning Cheng! Ning Cheng! Ning Cheng!" Ning Cheng was like a celebrity, stretching his arms out and waving ceaselessly. Thus, the cheering for Gao Yong became thunderous. Lin Tian watched silently from the side, thinking to himself that he was going to show them up soon and see if they would still be so smug. "This Gao Yong is really popular, huh?" Feng Jiabao''s throat was getting hoarse from shouting, but amid the overwhelming cheers for Gao Yong, there was barely a sound for Lin Tian. "Of course, Ning Cheng is a classic tall, rich, and handsome guy. And I heard he trained with the national swimming team for a while before coming back to university. Look at his physique, so stylish." Liu Mei watched Ning Cheng with starry-eyed fascination. "So what if he''s been to the national team? Our roommate Lin Tian is definitely stronger than him." "Lin Tian? Well, I don''t see much in him, you know? Look at his physique; he can''t compare to Ning Cheng at all. Swimming needs strength, and Lin Tian is just too weak." "Too weak? Do you dare to bet with me? Lin Tian will definitely swim faster than this so-called Ning Cheng." Feng Jiabao lost his temper. He''d been holding it in ever since those few beauties showed a dismissive attitude towards them right from the start. "Fine, let''s bet. How do you want to bet?" "If I lose, I''ll treat you to a big meal. But if you lose, you become my girlfriend." ``` Chapter 291 - 263: Leaving You Half a Circle Behind "You''re really playing your cards well, aren''t you? If you lose, all you have to do is treat us to a meal. But if our Mengting loses, she has to be your girlfriend? You''re thinking too highly of yourself!" Sitting next to Guo Rong and munching on snacks, Zhang Guo''er immediately chimed in upon hearing the bet between the two. "Exactly, you''re dreaming. That bet is way too unfair for me." Liu Mei thought about it and also felt it was unfair. "Then what kind of bet do you want to make?" Liu Mei didn''t believe she would lose at allhow could Lin Tian, a mere stick in the mud, compare with a hunk like Ning Cheng? Just a meal was clearly not enough. Remembering a certain LV bag she had seen while out shopping with her friends, which cost over twenty thousand, she immediately had an idea. "If you lose, you buy me an LV bag." "Sure, no problem. It''s a deal then." Feng Jiabao wasn''t short of money, and more importantly, he had full confidence in Lin Tian. Guo Rong carefully tugged at Feng Jiabao. "Boss, I''ve heard those LV bags are pretty expensive. What if Lin Tian..." "Why are you always boosting others'' morale? Lin Tian is sure to win." Several girls, however, thought Feng Jiabao was just being stubborn with his words. There was no way Lin Tian could outswim Ning Cheng. At the edge of the pool, Ning Cheng heard the thunderous cheers coming from the swimming hall. He became even more proud. He saw Bu Mengting, but she wasn''t shouting his name, and her eyes weren''t on him either. Ning Cheng followed Bu Mengting''s gaze and found Lin Tian''s position. Looking at Lin Tian, Ning Cheng''s face showed a hint of arrogance: "I forgot to tell you Lin Tian, but before I started university, I trained with the national swimming team." "So you were kicked out, huh." Ning Cheng intended to intimidate with his revelation, but Lin Tian''s response left him struggling to save face. It took Ning Cheng a while to squeeze out a retort. "Being strong with words is useless." This time, Lin Tian didn''t bother to talk, instead he simply gave Ning Cheng the middle finger. "Take your positions, swimmers, get ready!" The referee loudly reminded the athletes to get ready, and those who had trained assumed a forward-leaning posture. This would shift their center of gravity forward, so when they dived into the water, they could achieve a longer glide. Only Lin Tian stood still, hands crossed over his shoulders, not moving a muscle. "Country bumpkin, I''m going to leave you half a lap behind." Seeing Lin Tian like this, Ning Cheng was convinced Lin Tian had no knowledge of swimming. This time, he was determined to beat Lin Tian in front of Mengting, to show her that he was her true prince. "Whistle" The whistle blew. Ning Cheng pushed off strongly, his body soaring into the air, like a javelin plunging into the water. Leveraging the diving momentum, his body undulated a few times like a dolphin, shooting forward like a flying fish. His form was perfect, comparable even to world-class swimming champions. However, at this moment, most of the attention in the swimming hall was not on Ning Cheng, but on Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s entry into the water was shockingly outrageous. He, too, dived like a javelin, but he did so standing straight up, jumping stiffly into the water. A colossal splash rose more than a meter high. "Hahaha, Lin Tian is too funny, right? He doesn''t even know how to swim!" Liu Mei couldn''t help but laugh hysterically at Lin Tian''s exaggerated dive. Feng Jiabao''s face darkened. So Lin Tian really couldn''t swim? Now they were in trouble. "Hey, look, Lin Tian''s actually using a doggy paddle. Oh my, can he really swim faster than Ning Cheng with that? Feng, thanks for buying me a bag. That''s so kind of you." Seeing Lin Tian resort to the doggy paddle after diving, Liu Mei felt she was sure to win. Feng Jiabao''s face darkened even more. It wasn''t the money that bothered him, but Lin Tian''s lack of spirit. "Wow, boss, look!" At that moment, the usually snack-loving Guo Rong suddenly dropped his food and stared at the pool with wide eyes. Feng Jiabao followed his gaze and saw a huge splash moving at an incredible speed toward the turning point. If not for the human head in front of the splash, everyone would have thought a speedboat was racing by. Indeed, Lin Tian knew only the doggy paddle, but his body was beyond comparison to ordinary people. Possessing the Ox Power Technique, his legs worked like propellers, creating huge splashes for extraordinary propulsion. He quickly caught up with Ning Cheng and surpassed him. Ning Cheng was swimming freestyle, just a dozen meters from the turning point. He thought that if he maintained his pace, he could reach the finish line before Lin Tian even made it to the turnaround. Suddenly, a huge splash moved rapidly across his vision, and then he saw Lin Tian awkwardly reach the turnaround point, flipping over and giving him a smug smile. "How is this possible? He''s swimming faster than me with a doggy paddle?" While Ning Cheng was dumbstruck, Lin Tian had already completed the turn and, dog paddle engaged, shot off like a speedboat toward the finish line. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian!" A girl suddenly started shouting loudlyit was Bu Mengting. Earlier, when she had seen Lin Tian''s entry into the water, she too was worried for him, feeling ashamed amidst the surrounding mockery. At this moment, seeing Lin Tian actually take the lead with a doggy paddle, his swimming style akin to a speedboat, stunned everyone in the pool. Bu Mengting immediately jumped up excitedly and shouted Lin Tian''s name out loud. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian!" Hearing Bu Mengting''s voice, Feng Jiabao finally snapped out of the shock from Lin Tian''s exaggerated swimming method and started to shout along with Bu Mengting. Soon enough, more and more people began to shout Lin Tian''s name loudly. Louder than the cheers for Ning Cheng before. Without any suspense, Lin Tian easily touched the wall first. Meanwhile, Ning Cheng, startled by Lin Tian, even lost his second-place position and came in third. When Ning Cheng climbed out of the pool, Lin Tian pointed his index finger at him and gently wagged it a few times. "You''ve got a long way to go!" Ning Cheng almost slipped back into the pool in frustration. He wanted to say something, but recalling Lin Tian''s exaggerated speed, all he tasted in his mouth was bitterness, unable to utter a word. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian! Lin Tian!" The competition was over, but the cheering in the pool grew louder and louder. Lin Tian spread his arms and waved non-stop, for at this moment, Lin Tian was the hero, Lin Tian was the star! Bu Mengting ran straight over and threw herself into Lin Tian''s arms, without any hesitation. "Lin Tian, you''re really so cool." "Mengting, my little wife, since I''m this cool, shouldn''t you give me some sort of reward?" Bu Mengting''s face turned a slight red, and suddenly she pecked Lin Tian on the face before running away. In the stands, Liu Mei sighed softly watching Lin Tian easily win first place with his doggy paddle. She felt uneasy. As everyone shouted for Lin Tian, she quietly stood up, intending to make a run for it. "Liu Mei? Where are you going?" Feng Jiabao immediately saw through Liu Mei''s intention and blocked her way. "I... my stomach hurts, I need to go to the restroom." "Oh, then you should go." Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feng Jiabao graciously stepped aside. "Boss, why did you let her go? She obviously lost the bet and is trying to escape." Guo Rong, munching on snacks, watched Liu Mei''s frantic escape and gave a reminder. "If she runs, she runs. I''m not interested in a woman like that. Come on, let''s go welcome our swimming champion." "Lin Tian, congratulations on becoming the champion of the school''s selection trials." The sports director, Shi Tie, was in charge of this swimming selection. He used to be a swimmer himself but lacked the talent to achieve good results and ended up teaching at Wu''an University. "Thank you, Teacher." "By the way, you know the purpose of these selection trials, right? I hope you can help the school achieve a good ranking in the Wu''an City swimming competition." When Lin Tian first got into the water, Shi Tie took notice and at first thought Lin Tian was shaming Wu''an University. But after Lin Tian showed his incredible speed, Shi Tie immediately changed his mind. If Lin Tian could win the Wu''an City swimming competition, it would reflect well on him as the sports director. "The Wu''an City swimming competition? Is it a lot of trouble?" Lin Tian then remembered the University had organized selection trials to participate in the Wu''an City Collegiate Swimming Competition. He was supposed to help Chen Yixuan catch Luo Li, and if he participated in the swimming competition, he probably wouldn''t have the time to deal with Luo Li. "No trouble, no trouble at all. With your speed, you don''t even need to train. You just have to show up for the event." Shi Tie, who became a sports director without any swim achievements, obviously had some capabilities. He immediately sensed that Lin Tian was the type of person who disliked inconveniences. Usually, the selected students were supposed to undergo organized training. But Shi Tie directly made an exception for Lin Tian, one that required him to only show up for the competition. "What trouble? Lin Tian, you must participate in the competition." At this time, Bu Mengting appeared, having also won the first place in the women''s group of the selection trial. Sensing Lin Tian''s reluctance to participate in the swimming competition, Bu Mengting was naturally unwilling to let it go. "Okay then, I''ll participate. But just to be clear, I don''t have time to train." "No problem." Shi Tie assured Lin Tian, patting his chest. "Lin Tian, are you really that busy that you don''t even have time for training? I get it, are you going to see that policewoman?" "I''ve promised someone to help catch a thief. That thief is really bad, and if we don''t catch him soon, he''ll cause great harm to society." Lin Tian explained to Bu Mengting, who didn''t continue to press the issue and let out a few humphs to let it slide. "Lin Tian, you sly dog! Nicely done!" Feng Jiabao arrived with a few people from the dormitory. Normally, two dormitories should have six people, but only five had come. "Hey? Where''s Meimei?" Noticing that one of her dorm mates was missing, Bu Mengting asked. Chapter 292 - 264: Healing Water ``` About Liu Mei''s situation, the two women of course knew what was going on, but were embarrassed to speak about it. After all, at the time they also had little faith in Lin Tian, and their visit to the swimming hall today was actually to cheer on Bu Mengting and Lin Tian. "Oh, she said she had a stomachache." Feng Jiabao brought up Liu Mei''s excuse, when he had made a bet with Liu Mei, he wasn''t really interested in her, he just wanted to vent his anger. Who would''ve thought, this Liu Mei turned out to be so lacking in responsibility, such a sore loser. "Forget it, let''s not bother with her. Let''s go celebrate." Bu Mengting noticed that there was a slight rift between the people in Lin Tian''s dorm and her own sisters, so she didn''t dwell on the Liu Mei matter anymore and suggested they go out to celebrate together. However, the two junior sisters of Bu Mengting both said they weren''t feeling well, and the plan immediately fell through. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With her dorm mates feeling unwell, Bu Mengting accompanied them back to the dormitory. Without the girls, the celebration lost its appeal. It was rare for the four of them to get together, so after some discussion, they decided to head to an internet caf to game together. In the beginning, the four of them played very happily, but as they played, Lin Tian''s performance began to slip. "Lin Tian, what are you doing, man? You started off so fierce, why''re you so lost now?" Feng Jiabao was the first to notice something was off with Lin Tian. "You guys keep playing, I don''t know why, but I''m feeling a bit restless, like something bad is going to happen." "Stop kidding, you''ve just won the selection competition, that''s a good thing. After a few more days, once you win the championship of the Wu''an City College Swimming Competition, you''ll immediately become a celebrity at Wu''an University." "No, something bad is definitely going to happen. You guys continue, I need to go back to the school." Lin Tian knew he was different from ordinary peoplehe had the Supernatural Ability System, and he had once exchanged for a superpower called Foreknowing. Foreknowing wasn''t as potent as being Foreknowing, but as long as it related to Lin Tian, he could somewhat sense it. This feeling of restlessness, it must mean someone related to him might be in trouble. The person closest to Lin Tian at Wu''an University was none other than Bu Mengting. In a rush, Lin Tian headed to Bu Mengting''s dormitory, only to find it empty. "Mengting must be in trouble." Lin Tian took out his phone and dialed Bu Mengting''s number. He thought no one would answer, but someone did. "Hello, are you Lin Tian?" The voice on the phone was that of a girl, but it wasn''t Bu Mengting''s. "Yes, it''s me, Lin Tian. Who are you? Why do you have Mengting''s phone?" "I''m Zhang Guo''er, Mengting''s roommate, we''ve met before. Mengting''s in trouble, she''s in the infirmary, you should come quickly." Zhang Guo''er''s voice trembled, clearly very nervous, very worried. As expected, it was Mengting who was in trouble; Lin Tian hung up the phone and dashed to the infirmary at top speed. There was a crowd around the infirmary, and an ambulance was parked at the door, its lights flashing continuously. An ambulance was there, yet why hadn''t they taken the patient away? Lin Tian felt an inexplicable rush of panic and headed straight for the infirmary. "Mengting, Mengting, what''s wrong with you?" As he called out, Lin Tian charged into the infirmary. Inside the infirmary were the school''s doctor and other doctors in white coats. However, both the school''s doctor and the doctors in white coats looked exceptionally grave, a wave of sadness permeating the room. "Lin Tian, you''re here. Bu Mengting, she, she..." At that moment, a girl saw Lin Tian and began to cry uncontrollably. Lin Tian remembered that voiceit was Zhang Guo''er, who had answered the phone earlier. "What happened to Mengting?" "She, she''s gone. The doctors say there''s no saving her." After Zhang Guo''er finished speaking, she couldn''t hold back anymore and turned her head away, crying. "Impossible, how could Mengting die? You must be mistaken." Lin Tian rushed to the bedside; Bu Mengting lay there, her lips turned black, her face pale. "Calm down, young man. This young lady has stopped breathing; she has passed away." A doctor tried to comfort Lin Tian, but his words only ignited Lin Tian''s rage. "You quacks, you know nothing. Mengting is not dead; get out of my way!" Lin Tian forced his way to Bu Mengting''s side and placed his finger under her nose; indeed, there was no breath. The doctor who had been shouted at by Lin Tian felt a bit indignant. "We may not be very skillful, but we are quite certain when determining life and death. She''s beyond help." Lin Tian''s face darkened, and he didn''t speak, instead plunging his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness! He located the healing potion and immediately exchanged for a bottle! It would cost one Supernatural Point. Lin Tian currently had a total of six Supernatural Points; he had meant to save them in case the mission to capture Luo Li failed, just as a precaution. But now, he didn''t hesitate to exchange for the Healing Water. He opened Bu Mengting''s mouth with his hands, intent on feeding her the Healing Water. ``` At this moment, the doctor from before suddenly stopped Lin Tian. "Hey, what are you doing? She''s already dead!" "You quacks can''t save someone and now you''re stopping me from saving her? Is this how you act as a doctor?" "She''s not breathing anymore; she''s dead. Who knows what that is in your hands?" "If you''re saying she''s dead, then whatever I feed her shouldn''t matter. Just stand aside nicely and watch how I save a person." Given Bu Mengting''s critical condition, Lin Tian couldn''t control his anger at all. The doctor still wanted to stop him, but Lin Tian kicked out and sent the doctor flying. The other medical staff members wanted to come forward and stop Lin Tian, but seeing how ferocious he was, they all stopped. Finally, Lin Tian managed to feed the Healing Potion into Bu Mengting''s mouth. "I''d like to see how you''ll bring someone back to life; a person without a breath, and you think you can just pour some potion in and they''ll live? How na?ve." The doctor, who had been kicked away, got up from the ground, saw Lin Tian feed Bu Mengting the Healing Potion, and let out a sneer. However, knowing the power Lin Tian had, he didn''t dare to get too close anymore, and just stood far back, ready to watch Lin Tian make a fool of himself. "Hey, classmate, that resurrection potion of yours doesn''t seem to work very well." A few minutes later, Bu Mengting on the bed was still looking the same, and the doctor spoke up again. Lin Tian didn''t respond; in fact, he was getting somewhat worried. The Healing Potion could quickly heal someone''s wounds, but it hadn''t been said to be able to bring the dead back to life. Several minutes had passed, and there was no sign of change in Bu Mengting. Could it be that the Healing Potion was useless? "Eh, look, Mengting''s lips are starting to lighten in color." At this time, a crisp voice suddenly rang out as Zhang Guo''er jumped up and pointed at Bu Mengting''s lips, shouting. After Zhang Guo''er''s exclamation, Lin Tian paid attention to Bu Mengting''s lips. When he first came in, Bu Mengting''s lips were black and purplish, and her complexion was as pale as a zombie. Now, the color of the lips was slowly fading, and her complexion didn''t look that pale anymore. Seeing the change in Bu Mengting, even those who didn''t know anything about medicine could tell that Bu Mengting was recovering. "This is impossible!" The doctor Lin Tian had kicked away somehow came back. "She was clearly dead, how could she still be alive?" "Yes, that girl was clearly out of breath just now, this is too miraculous." The other medical staff members also looked utterly bewildered. "You bunch of quacks, all of you get lost." Lin Tian reached out and pushed away the doctor who had crowded in closer. Bu Mengting''s recovery was swift, and at this moment, her lip color had returned to normal, looking rosy red. Her complexion had also returned to normal, with a healthy pinkish hue. "Eh? Where am I? Why are there so many people?" Bu Mengting held her forehead and sat up, opening her eyes. All eyes in the medical room were wide with shock, especially the doctor Lin Tian had kicked away. "This is impossible, it''s just not possible..." Before, they had conducted a comprehensive examination; the girl on the bed had stopped breathing, her pupils had dilated, and she was confirmed dead. However, this guy had fed her some kind of miraculous potion and brought the girl back from the dead. What was in that potion? Divine water? "Mengting, do you remember what happened just now?" From the looks of Mengting, Lin Tian guessed she must have been poisoned, and with a very potent poison at that. He hadn''t been apart from Bu Mengting for long, but in that short span of time, she had stopped breathing. If it weren''t for Lin Tian exchanging Supernatural Points for the Healing Potion, Bu Mengting''s life would have dissipated. "Just now? I was just going back to the dorm with Guo''er and the others; nothing happened." Bu Mengting looked utterly bewildered, apparently really not knowing what had happened. Lin Tian asked Zhang Guo''er, who was by her side, and got the same response. She didn''t know anything either, saying that as they walked, Bu Mengting had suddenly collapsed. How could a perfectly fine person suddenly get poisoned while walking? There must have been someone who had poisoned Bu Mengting, but who could she have possibly offended? Lin Tian took out some coins, and seemingly without any effort, the three coins started spinning like tops. When the coins finally came to a stop, Lin Tian''s expression turned very ugly. The divination hadn''t failed, but the result was truly shocking. It was her! In Lin Tian''s mind, an image of a woman as beautiful as a flower appeared. In the first scene, the woman asked for Lin Tian''s phone number, and Lin Tian refused her in front of He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. The second scene was when Zhang Ya tricked him into the bar and when her plot failed, Lin Tian left, Zhang Ya crazily said, "If you don''t agree to be my man, I''ll kill your two little sweethearts." ............................................................. Chapter 293 - 265 Its Really You Through the divination just now, Lin Tian had confirmed that everything that had happened to Bu Mengting was Zhang Ya''s doing. Moreover, this woman was nearby at this moment. "Mengting, how are you feeling now?" "I''m feeling great." Bu Mengting had no idea that she had just taken a trip to Ghost Gate. "Rest well, I have some things to take care of." After comforting Bu Mengting for a bit, Lin Tian left the infirmary. Following the location divined, he hastened towards it. Suddenly, Lin Tian stopped in his tracks and coldly stared at a man and a woman hiding in a corner ahead! The woman was indeed Zhang Ya, the man Lin Tian had never seen before! "Is the job done? Is that woman dead?" In the corner, Zhang Ya asked coldly. Zhang Ya was extremely beautiful with a curvaceous figure, a truly ravishing beauty, but at this moment, Lin Tian looked at her with a chill in his heart! This viper of a woman! By the woman''s side was a muscular man, his body rippling with muscles. "Yes, I''ve taken care of it, that woman won''t survive." "Fang Qiang, you did well. Let''s go find the other one next." "Xiao Ya, I''m willing to do anything for you. Rest easy, even if someone traces it back to me, I won''t rat you out." The muscular man Fang Qiang looked at Zhang Ya with deep affection, but Zhang Ya''s expression remained cold as ice. Hmph, Lin Tian, I told you, you would regret it. After I''ve killed your two little lovers, you''ll be mine. "Let''s go, we need to act quickly, the other one is a teacher." "It was you, after all!" Just at that moment, a figure appeared soundlessly. Lin Tian glared at Zhang Ya, his eyes blazing with fire. "Lin Tian? Have you changed your mind? Are you willing to be my man now?" Seeing Lin Tian, Zhang Ya immediately smiled. Fang Qiang, on the other hand, was grinding his teeth with a crackling sound, clenching his fists tightly as he stared at Lin Tian. "Change my mind? With a heart as venomous as yours, do you think anyone would like you?" "Don''t you insult Zhang Ya. She is the most beautiful woman in the world, the love of all men." Upon hearing Lin Tian insult Zhang Ya, Fang Qiang immediately stepped forward. Looking at Fang Qiang, Lin Tian smirked, a man driven by lust. "Why would you say that about me?" Zhang Ya put on a very aggrieved expression, unaware that Lin Tian already knew about her deeds. "Why did you poison Bu Mengting?" "Heh, it seems you already know. Yes, I was the one who poisoned her. I told you, if you don''t become my man, I will kill your two little lovers. Bu Mengting was just the first, He Qianqian is the second." Zhang Ya openly admitted it, her face twisted grotesquely. "Hahaha, Bu Mengting is dead, daring to compete with me for a man, her only fate was death. Lin Tian, you should feel honored to be fancied by me." "You''re asking for it!!" Although Bu Mengting hadn''t died, Lin Tian''s rage could no longer be contained. He charged straight at Zhang Ya, but Fang Qiang stood in front of her, swinging a fierce punch towards Lin Tian! Zhang Ya had always been Fang Qiang''s goddess; he was willing to do anything for her. Zhang Ya had fallen for Lin Tian, but Lin Tian had the audacity to spurn her. A pair of fists, like hammers, smashed towards Lin Tian. With that momentum, if those fists connected, they could leave a person crippled. Lin Tian caught Fang Qiang''s fists with his hands. "Your affection for this woman has nothing to do with me! But do you know what she just did? She just poisoned my woman, that''s murder. Are you still going to defend her?" Lin Tian narrowed his eyes. "Heh, I forgot to tell you, it was actually me who poisoned your woman." "Die!" Upon hearing Fang Qiang''s words, Lin Tian no longer held back and kicked out. Fast, precise, ruthless! Fang Qiang was muscular and clearly trained, but he was still unable to dodge Lin Tian''s kick and was hit in the abdomen, causing him to furrow his brow and step back. "Such strong power!" Fang Qiang exhaled softly; he had always focused on physical training and never met anyone who could match his strength. Unexpectedly, although Lin Tian looked slim, his strength was formidable. "I know you were bewitched by Zhang Ya to do this. But since you''ve poisoned my woman, I can''t let you off." Moving quickly, Lin Tian, like a leopard, pounced in front of Fang Qiang and drove his knee into Fang Qiang''s stomach. Fang Qiang didn''t have time to react, only managing to slightly sidestep. The knee, being one of the hardest bones in the human body, combined with Lin Tian''s powerful force, hit Fang Qiang''s stomach like a shell. Fang Qiang couldn''t hold on this time and fell to the ground clutching his stomach. "Crack! Crack!" Lin Tian followed up with two more kicks, breaking both of Fang Qiang''s hands. "You poisoned under Zhang Ya''s orders, so I''ll only break your two hands and spare your life." Having said that, Lin Tian turned his head to look at Zhang Ya. Zhang Ya never expected Lin Tian to be so formidable; she had brought Fang Qiang along because she thought he was a good fighter. Yet the seemingly formidable Fang Qiang was quickly taken down by Lin Tian with just a few punches. "Lin Tian, what do you want to do?" Watching Lin Tian slowly walk towards her, Zhang Ya started to feel afraid. "What do you think?" Lin Tian coldly spoke as he reached out and grabbed Zhang Ya by the neck, lifting her with one hand while staring at her coldly! This time, Lin Tian really had murderous intent. If he had arrived at the infirmary any later, Bu Mengting would have truly died. "No, please don''t..." Zhang Ya was scared, and she could feel Lin Tian''s intent to kill. "Now you know fear? When you plotted against Mengting, why didn''t you think to be afraid?" "How can that woman compare to me?" Zhang Ya''s hands were desperately clinging to Lin Tian''s hand, trying to break free from his grasp. But Lin Tian''s grip was as firm as a tiger''s, unmovable and slowly tightening even more. Soon, Zhang Ya''s face turned pale and she could no longer speak. Zhang Ya was on the verge of being choked to death by Lin Tian right then and there. "Lin Tian, if you kill Zhang Ya, you''ll be arrested by the police. What will happen to your woman then?" At that moment, Fang Qiang''s words saved Zhang Ya''s life. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That''s right, if he truly killed her, Lin Tian would be wanted by the police. Then what would happen to Bu Mengting and He Qianqian? He released his hand, and it took a while for Zhang Ya to recover. If he had been just a bit slower, she might have been choked to death by Lin Tian. "Ah!" Suddenly, Lin Tian roared and then violently punched a large rock beside him. "Bang!" With a loud noise, the large rock was shattered into pieces by Lin Tian''s punch. "Zhang Ya, if you dare to hurt my woman again, I will definitely kill you." After speaking, Lin Tian turned and walked away. Leaving behind a pale-faced Zhang Ya and Fang Qiang with broken arms, looking at the shattered pieces all over the ground, both of them agape with shock. After dealing with Zhang Ya and Fang Qiang, Lin Tian went back to find Bu Mengting. "Lin Tian, you mean someone poisoned me, and I almost died just now?" Fang Qiang''s poisoning was so covert that Bu Mengting had no recollection of it. Later, when Lin Tian went to settle the score with Zhang Ya, she heard from Guo''er that she had nearly died and was saved by Lin Tian. When Lin Tian returned, he told Bu Mengting that someone had poisoned her. Bu Mengting was utterly shocked. "Who would want to poison me? I haven''t offended anyone, have I?" "I don''t know. But it doesn''t matter. I''m here, little wife Mengting, you can''t die even if you wanted to." Lin Tian didn''t tell Bu Mengting about Zhang Ya, because Bu Mengting was just an ordinary person and only needed to live peacefully and attend university. "Keep boasting. But we still need to clear this up. Otherwise, I won''t even dare to stay in the dormitory." "Then don''t go back to the dormitory tonight. How about we call our big wife Qianqian out and have a good gathering, just the three of us?" Lin Tian had already threatened Zhang Ya and believed she wouldn''t act rashly again. "You, always looking to be naughty, aren''t you?" Hearing Lin Tian''s intention to invite He Qianqian, Bu Mengting instantly guessed Lin Tian''s indecent thoughts. Indeed, Lin Tian intended to call He Qianqian as well, partly because he was worried Zhang Ya might target her. "No, today is mainly to calm your nerves." After giving He Qianqian a call and arranging to meet up, Lin Tian left the small gate with Bu Mengting. It was still the newly opened barbecue restaurant, whose barbecue was really good. "Mengting, Lin Tian said you had an accident today?" He Qianqian arrived and immediately came over to Bu Mengting, asking with concern. Lin Tian had mentioned Bu Mengting''s incident casually while inviting He Qianqian. "It''s nothing, look at me, I''m completely fine." "But I heard from Lin Tian that your situation was particularly dangerous, you stopped breathing." "At the time, I really didn''t understand much either. According to those doctors, it was indeed very dangerous. They all thought I was dead. But then, Lin Tian fed me some potion and I was revived." "What? Lin Tian was the one who saved you?" Upon hearing this, He Qianqian''s eyes lit up and she turned to stare at Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, how did you save Mengting?" "Want to know?" "Tell us." "If you want to know, you''ll have to pay a price. To seek a master''s guidance, one must bring a gift." Lin Tian said, leaning close to He Qianqian, his hand reaching out and touching her plump thigh. "Behave yourself." He Qianqian slapped Lin Tian''s hand and said coquettishly. "You''re getting more and more cheeky, just answer the question." "But now, with two beauties in front of me, my soul is being captivated, my mind isn''t clear anymore, how can I answer your question?" Lin Tian said with a strange laugh as he wrapped his arms around He Qianqian, and this time she didn''t struggle, letting Lin Tian hold her. "This school of yours is too unsafe. Mengting is in school, yet she could be poisoned. Oh right, Lin Tian, don''t you know divination? Have you done a reading for Mengting? Who poisoned her?" He Qianqian, after all, wasn''t a naive young girl like Bu Mengting, she wasn''t that easy to fool. Previously, Lin Tian had already deceived Bu Mengting. Now if he told the truth, Bu Mengting would definitely be upset. He could only continue to lie. "I''ve done the divination. It was a muscle man. I chased after him and already taught him a lesson. He''s just a pervert." Chapter 294 - 266 Ancient Sword Three people had a delightful meal, and Lin Tian certainly enjoyed the blessings of all. After eating, Lin Tian directly pulled the two women and ran to a hotel to book a room. "Lin Tian, you know, I still have some things to deal with at school. How about I go back first?" Upon entering the room, He Qianqian started to back out. Although she had now accepted being Lin Tian''s girlfriend along with Bu Mengting, her face was still a bit thin after all, she was Lin Tian''s teacher. "You''re not allowed to leave." Lin Tian, however, was quite domineering and pulled He Qianqian back, then hugged her and started kissing her. When dealing with He Qianqian, Lin Tian''s strategy was to kiss her intensely, until her mind went blank. Soon He Qianqian was moved, and with a turnaround hug, she and Lin Tian kissed deeply. "Mengting, where are you going?" All of a sudden, Lin Tian called out and Bu Mengting had actually quietly walked towards the door. "Ah, I, I''m going to take a shower. Yes, take a shower." Bu Mengting immediately pulled open the bathroom door and stormed in. "A shower sounds great, the three of us can go together." Lin Tian directly picked up He Qianqian and entered the bathroom together, and that night was destined to be wild. The next morning, Lin Tian woke up with a seductive beauty on each side. "What time is it?" Bu Mengting on the left rubbed her eyes and got up. At this moment, Bu Mengting was naked, with a pair of breasts wobbling enticingly in front of her. Lin Tian casually grabbed a handful. "It''s still early, little wife Mengting, these seem to have grown quite a bit again. My hand can hardly grasp them." "Drop dead, weren''t you tired from last night? I have to go swimming training today, I don''t have time to mess with you." As Bu Mengting was about to get dressed, Lin Tian, of course, wouldn''t let go of the meat that had come to his mouth; he pulled Bu Mengting to him and started their morning exercise. After the poisoning incident, Lin Tian thought about it and decided to accompany Bu Mengting to her swimming training. When parting with He Qianqian, Lin Tian specifically told her to be careful recently. "What is there to be careful about?" "Don''t you know there''s been a rampant thief recently? He steals things and even leaves his name. The police have tried to catch him many times, but haven''t succeeded." "You''re talking about Luo Li, right? Indeed, he has been rampant, but I believe the police will catch him. Evil cannot prevail over good." He Qianqian, holding her fist with full confidence in the police, while Lin Tian did not share her optimism. Luo Li was a superpowered individual, and the police, without a doubt, had no way to catch him. That night, when Lin Tian returned to the dormitory, only the foodie Guo Rong was there. "Lin Tian, do you remember that arrogant thief Luo Li?" "What about him?" "That guy is becoming more and more brazen. Today''s news said that Luo Li, after stealing last night, even murdered a woman." "Murdered?" Lin Tian''s face darkened, and his worst fear had come to pass. Ever since he knew Luo Li was not an ordinary person and possessed superpowers, Lin Tian had been worried that Luo Li''s criminal behavior would become increasingly rampant and dangerous. Yet he had not expected this day to come so soon. "Yeah, that woman was so pitiful. That Luo Li even carved the words ''Thief Luo Li'' on her belly with a dagger. This guy is simply inhumane, those police are so useless." Guo Rong said, his fatty cheeks trembling, clearly furious. "It''s not that the police are incompetent, it''s that Luo Li is too powerful." "No matter how powerful, a single peanut can do the job. I say the police are just too cowardly." Lin Tian did not argue with Guo Rong, as he was very aware that a superpowered individual like Luo Li was not afraid of firearms and other conventional weapons. As Lin Tian was discussing Luo Li with Guo Rong, Chen Yixuan''s call came. "Yixuan, I saw the news today, it seems like Luo Li murdered a woman last night?" "Yes, Luo Li is becoming more and more insane. We must capture him as quickly as possible." As a woman, Chen Yixuan deeply detested Luo Li''s bestial acts, and also felt a strong self-blame. If she could have caught Luo Li earlier, last night''s tragedy would not have occurred. "Yixuan, be careful these days, Luo Li has gone mad. I''m worried, his next target might be you." "Great, I''ll shoot him dead with one bullet." Chen Yixuan was not only unafraid but somewhat excited. Lin Tian regretted warning Chen Yixuan. He needed some time to prepare. Luo Li''s strongest superpower was none other than Instant Teleportation; as long as that was countered, Lin Tian facing Luo Li head-on was no challenge at all. "Calm down, you are no match for him. How about this, don''t go home tonight. Stay at the police station for a night. Tomorrow night, you can go home..." As soon as Luo Li started murdering women, Lin Tian thought that Chen Yixuan, who had been pursuing him, must have already been marked as a target by Luo Li. It''s possible that at this moment, Luo Li was watching Chen Yixuan. Lin Tian needed one day to make preparations, to keep Chen Yixuan busy at the police station for one night, to buy some time. "You''ve been saying you would catch Luo Li, but after preparing for so many days, I''ve not seen any action. You''re not just fooling me again, are you?" "Don''t worry, Yixuan. Trust me this time, we''ll definitely catch Luo Li." Lin Tian said with certainty, he indeed hadn''t deceived Chen Yixuan, as he had found a way to deal with Luo Li in the Supernatural Ability System. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The next day, Lin Tian had Guo Rong help him call in sick, which was actually just covering for him. If he got discovered, he would ask for sick leave. This was something Guo Rong often did for Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, where are you off to?" "I''m going to catch Luo Li." "Don''t be full of it, I know what''s going on. You must be off to a date with some girl. I''ve heard that aside from Bu Mengting, you''ve got another woman. You''re quite something, Lin Tian. Bu Mengting is such a beauty, aren''t you worried she''ll find out and say goodbye to you?" Lin Tian told the truth, but Guo Rong thought he was joking. "It''s not a date, I really am going to catch Luo Li. If you don''t believe me, keep an eye on the news. Within three days, Luo Li will definitely be caught." Having said that, he no longer paid attention to Guo Rong and turned to leave the dormitory. What Lin Tian needed to do today was to find an ancient sword as prompted by the Supernatural Ability System. To disrupt Luo Li''s Instant Teleportation, it was necessary to destabilize the space around him. Luo Li''s ability for Instant Teleportation was actually a method of using spatial energy. As long as the space was made unstable, his Instant Teleportation would be rendered ineffective. To find an ancient sword, one naturally went to the antique market. Lin Tian wandered around the antique market for half the day but didn''t find a suitable ancient sword. An ancient sword itself couldn''t affect space. Lin Tian was actually looking for a spell formation from the Supernatural Ability System that could cause spatial vibrations. However, this spell formation had to be engraved on an ancient sword to work. "Sir, are you looking for an ancient sword?" Just as Lin Tian was about to give up hope, suddenly a street vendor pulled him aside. The antique market was a mix of dragons and snakes, hiding experts among the ordinary. Lin Tian didn''t look down on the vendor just because he had a street-side booth. "You have one?" "Yes, but it''s at home. Such items, we generally don''t display out here." "Alright, I''ll come have a look with you." Following the vendor, Lin Tian entered a small alley. The vendor''s house turned out to be an old-fashioned blue-brick, large-tile house, which was a rare sight in Wu''an City. The vendor led Lin Tian into the house and went into an inner room by himself. After a while, he came out holding a long object wrapped in cloth strips. "This ancient sword was collected by my grandfather. In our line of work, we believe in not flaunting our wealth. This is a good item, but our family has always been afraid to sell it." "Oh." The vendor spoke eloquently, but Lin Tian was skeptical. If it was truly valuable, it wouldn''t have waited till now to be sold. But he wasn''t worried about being swindled, for he wouldn''t want anything that the Supernatural Ability System didn''t approve of. Seeing Lin Tian''s indifferent expression, the vendor knew it was useless to talk more and directly unwrapped the cloth, revealing an ancient sword inside. The sword was full of rust, and just from its appearance, it seemed like an artifact from ancient times. "I''ll take this sword, how much is it?" Without even looking carefully, Lin Tian said he''d buy it. Because the moment the sword appeared, the Supernatural Ability System immediately identified it as suitable. "As I just told you, sir, this sword was collected by my grandfather, it''s genuinely a treasured item..." "Enough, just give me a straight price." Lin Tian said impatiently, knowing the vendor was just trying to raise the price. Seeing Lin Tian''s urgency, the vendor immediately spread out his hand, all five fingers extended./p> "Fifty thousand?" The vendor shook his head? "Five hundred thousand?" The vendor still shook his head. "Then I don''t want it." Actually, Lin Tian found even fifty thousand expensive. "Don''t go, I originally planned to sell this sword for five million. However, I haven''t found a suitable buyer. They say a treasured sword belongs to a hero. Seeing you today, sir, with such an impressive appearance, you must be a great hero. I''ll sell it to you for fifty thousand." "I don''t want it." Lin Tian turned around and left, having realized that the vendor was simply making up prices. "How about fifty thousand, I''ll sell it for that. As they say, ''A good horse is common, but a good judge of horses is rare.'' This sword has been buried in obscurity for so long in my possession, never having met someone who understands it. Since you took a liking to it today, sir, it means you''re fated to have it." "Five thousand, not a penny more." "Deal, five thousand it is. Ah, this treasured sword has finally found its master. Let me tell you, young man, it''s only because it''s you, I definitely wouldn''t sell it to anyone else for five thousand." Lin Tian couldn''t be bothered to listen to the vendor''s nonsense. He paid the money, took the ancient sword, and left. A street vendor like this probably hadn''t made a five-thousand-dollar sale in over a decade. The ancient sword was obtained, but he had one final step to complete. That night, after finishing her work, Chen Yixuan changed into casual clothes and headed home alone. There was a short stretch of road near Chen Yixuan''s home that was relatively secluded. As Chen Yixuan reached this stretch, she instinctively tensed up. Trusting her intuition, she felt someone was following her, Looking around, she didn''t spot anyone suspicious. "Officer Chen, long time no see." Chapter 295 - 267 You Are Too Naive A voice abruptly emerged behind Chen Yixuan, who immediately turned around and saw the sharp-faced and monkey-cheeked Luo Li. "Luo Li? You''ve really got some nerve, I''ve been worrying about how to catch you, and here you are, delivering yourself to my doorstep." Seeing Luo Li, Chen Yixuan was not scared but actually very excited. Luo Li let out a strange chuckle, his eyes scanning Chen Yixuan from head to toe. "Officer Chen, you really are a competent police officer. But, are you sure you can catch me?" "Just surrender peacefully!" In response to Luo Li, Chen Yixuan shot out a kick; having crossed paths with Luo Li several times before, she certainly did not underestimate him. Taking advantage of Luo Li''s unpreparedness, she took initiative. Chen Yixuan attacked Luo Li, who seemed too slow to react. Upon seeing this, the corners of Chen Yixuan''s mouth lifted slightlyan underestimation of women. She added a bit more force to her foot, intending to strike a blow. "You''re being too na?ve." Suddenly, Luo Li spoke, and with a lift of his arm, grabbed Chen Yixuan''s ankle. Chen Yixuan had no idea how Luo Li managed to move so fast. With her ankle seized, Chen Yixuan grew anxious, twisting a few times, she found Luo Li''s grip was like a tiger''s vice, impossible to break free from easily. "Officer Chen, do you know why I wanted to find you tonight?" "I don''t need to know. All I know is that tonight you are definitely going to be captured and brought to justice." Chen Yixuan suddenly stopped struggling, twisted her body, and the other foot soared through the air in a flying kick. She planned to force Luo Li to retreat, to escape from his control. The idea wasn''t bad, but Luo Li suddenly exerted force. Chen Yixuan felt the world spin as she was flung away. "Ah!" She landed miserably on the ground, completely dazed from the fall. "Why go to all this trouble? Officer Chen, you didn''t need to make such a rushed move. I didn''t come to fight with you tonight." "Hmph, cops and robbers stand apart, I have nothing to discuss with you." "No, no. I''m not a robber, I am a god. The one and only god in this world, possessing abilities you cannot even imagine." Luo Li''s previously slouched body was now standing upright, attempting to exude a demeanor that looked down upon the world. However, with his sharp face and monkey cheeks and short stature, not only did he lack any imposing aura, he even seemed a bit ridiculous. "God? Hahaha, then I''ll have to see if your godly might is mightier than my gun." Chen Yixuan, who picked herself up from the ground, took out a handgun directly from her bag. Lin Tian had warned her to be careful, and although she hadn''t taken it to heart, thinking Luo Li would be too busy trying to hide from her to seek her out actively, she still carried a gun on her just in case. Unexpectedly, the gun would prove useful today. With Chen Yixuan''s skills, she indeed was not a match for Luo Li, but Chen Yixuan had a gun. "Foolish! I told you I am a god. Your gun can only deal with ordinary people, how could it possibly work against a god like me?" "Oh? Then I want to see how many bullets your godliness can dodge." Chen Yixuan, tired of the pointless talk, first aimed at Luo Li''s legs, thinking that once hit, Luo Li wouldn''t be able to run away. At that moment, Chen Yixuan was only thinking about bringing Luo Li to justice and didn''t overthink it! Just as Chen Yixuan was about to pull the trigger, Luo Li pointed a finger at Chen Yixuan, and she saw a mass of gray energy shooting towards her at lightning speed. Chen Yixuan had no time to react before the gray energy penetrated her body. She assumed it was some kind of hidden weapon, but there was no unusual feeling in her body. "Playing god!" Chen Yixuan pulled the trigger, confident in her marksmanship, and at such close range, Luo Li had no chance of avoiding it. "Bang!" A gunshot echoed, Luo Li held his arms and stood his ground without moving, yet the shot Chen Yixuan was certain would hit, flew off course. It didn''t miss it veered off, her bullet not even grazing Luo Li''s clothes, with no idea where it flew off to. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "How could this be? I was clearly aiming at his leg!" "Officer Chen, don''t you understand yet? I am a god! How could a god possibly fear your gun?" "God my ass!" Chen Yixuan shouted and repeatedly pulled the trigger. "Bang bang bang..." She emptied the bullets in her handgun, yet Luo Li still hadn''t moved an inch, and not a single bullet had hit him. How could this be? Chen Yixuan was dumbfounded, unable to believe that with her marksmanship, at such a short distance, she couldn''t hit Luo Li. "So, Officer Chen? I told you I am a god, possessing abilities you cannot even imagine. Tonight I came looking for you because I''ve taken a liking to you. If you''re willing to follow me, I can make you a god too." Luo Li''s eyes gleamed as he stared at Chen Yixuan''s full bosom. At first, when Luo Li obtained his superpower, he was very cautious, afraid that others might find out about his abilities. However, after successfully evading the police multiple times with the aid of his superpower. Luo Li grew increasingly arrogant, believing himself to be a god. In his mind, there was no one in this world who could threaten him. With divine powers at his disposal, Luo Li was no longer content with just stealing. He began to have other pursuits, such as women. The day before yesterday, he took advantage of a very beautiful woman. In the past, such a feat was unthinkable for Luo Li. However, the beautiful woman was neither virgin nor obedient. In a rage, he killed her on the spot. After that incident, Luo Li felt he truly was a god, and that if he were to play with women, they had to be of a higher caliber. So, Luo Li quickly set his sights on Chen Yixuan. Chen was not only beautiful, but also a policewoman. If he could have Chen Yixuan, he was sure it would be a tremendous achievement. "Officer Chen, think it over. Not every woman gets the chance to become a god''s consort," he said. "Think over my ass!" Chen Yixuan suddenly realized why she hadn''t been able to hit Luo Li. It was because of the gray energy he had used just now. Lin Tian had told her about itit was a curse that could bring about extreme misfortune. "Refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit. Defy the will of a god and face divine retribution," Luo Li said. Chen Yixuan did not submit. Luo Li decided to force himself on her, to claim her body first. Then he would demonstrate his divine power in front of her, believing that sooner or later, Chen would follow him. With a swift movement, Luo Li was at Chen Yixuan''s side. Chen Yixuan was no match for Luo Li, and now she had been cursed by him. She wasn''t foolish enough to fight when she knew she had no chance, so she planned to escape. "Take this!" she shouted. She feigned a punch at Luo Li, then turned to run. But she didn''t get far before tripping over something and tumbling to the ground. By the time Chen Yixuan got back on her feet, Luo Li was already standing beside her. "Beautiful Officer Chen, accept divine punishment!" Luo Li exclaimed. Luo Li threw a punch at Chen Yixuan, intending to leave her powerless to resist, after which he could do whatever he wanted. As Luo Li''s fist rushed towards her, there was nothing Chen Yixuan could do. If only Lin Tian were here, she thought. For some reason, she found herself longing for Lin Tian. Unfortunately, she feared she might never see him again. A look of despair crossed Chen Yixuan''s face! Vrrm~! Suddenly, a golden light burst forth from Chen Yixuan''s body. "Eh?" Luo Li exclaimed. His punch didn''t hit Chen Yixuan but struck a shining golden light barrier instead. "What is this?" Luo Li asked. "You call yourself a god? Hahaha, what a joke. You''re nothing but trash trying to be a god," Chen Yixuan said, laughing with joy. She remembered then. This was the golden light talisman Lin Tian had given her. She had no idea it would be this effective. "Before a true god, everything is an illusion," Luo Li said, as if fully embracing his godly role. He kept punching the golden light barrier relentlessly. The golden light talisman was indeed a treasure that could save Chen Yixuan''s life in a critical moment, but under Luo Li''s continuous assault, the light slowly began to fade. "How about that? I told you, I am a god! Officer Chen, you''re lucky. Because tonight, you will become the consort to a god," Luo Li said. As Luo Li finished speaking, the golden light barrier shattered, revealing a rather pale-looking Chen Yixuan. "What, what do you want?" she asked. Facing such a powerful Luo Li, Chen Yixuan felt an emotion she had never experienced beforefear. This was the first time she truly felt terrified. "Don''t be afraid; I won''t hurt you. I just want you to become a god''s woman. You should feel lucky, you should be happy," Luo Li said. "Hmph!!" Suddenly, a noise approached from afar. Luo Li''s hand was mere centimeters from Chen Yixuan''s full bosom. He didn''t want to pay any attention to the sudden disturbance, but the incoming attack that accompanied the noise posed a threat to him. If he proceeded, he likely would be seriously injured by the imminent strike. Luo Li withdrew his hand and quickly retreated. Like a dart, Lin Tian suddenly appeared in front of Chen Yixuan, standing as straight as a javelin, his eyes as deep as the night sky. "Yixuan, are you alright?" he asked. "Lin Tian, it really is you. I''m fine, but this Luo Li is strange; watch out for his curse," Chen Yixuan warned. For some reason, seeing Lin Tian gave Chen Yixuan an inexplicable sense of safety. "Curse? Hahaha, ignorant mortals, you have no idea how dreadful a god can be. Pitiful insects, you should not meddle in the affairs of gods," Luo Li mocked. So what if he had a superpower? He actually considered himself a true god. Lin Tian looked down on Luo Li. In his mind, if Luo Li was a god, then what did that make Lin Tian, with his Supernatural Ability Systemthe king of gods, the Divine King? "A god like you? I''ll kill every one I see," Lin Tian declared. Upon hearing that Luo Li had killed a woman, Lin Tian had already sentenced him to death in his heart. Moreover, now that Luo Li had laid a hand on Chen Yixuan, it only fueled Lin Tian''s fury. Chapter 296 - 268 Cant Be Dishonest "What did you say? You want to kill me? You want to kill me, a god?" Luo Li seemed to hear the funniest joke ever and couldn''t stop laughing, holding his belly. "Stop kidding yourself, ant. Today, I, Luo Li, will let you witness the power of a god." As soon as the words left his mouth, Luo Li stretched out his hand and pointed. A cluster of gray energy shot towards Lin Tian. Just like Chen Yixuan, Lin Tian couldn''t dodge the blow. However, when the gray energy burrowed into Lin Tian''s body, a smile spread across his face. "Supernatural Energy detected, fully absorbed." The attack Luo Li had just launched must have been that superpower of his, capable of bringing three days of bad luck. Unfortunately for him, when pitted against Lin Tian, his superpower was completely useless. "Receive the judgment of a god!" Completely unaware that his superpower had no effect on Lin Tian, Luo Li still assumed that Lin Tian, like Chen Yixuan, had fallen into a state of misfortune and charged at him arrogantly. Lin Tian had already clashed with Luo Li once before. Last time, Luo Li was defeated by Lin Tian after just a few moves. If Luo Li hadn''t relied on Instant Teleportation to escape, none of these events would have followed. Fighting again, Lin Tian realized that Luo Li''s strength had actually increased since their last encounter. Clearly, Luo Li''s Supernatural Energy was capable of continuous enhancement, a realization that even Lin Tian found unbelievable. This time, he absolutely couldn''t let Luo Li escape again. Otherwise, if Luo Li continued to grow stronger, he would be even harder to deal with. "Ant, I must say, your strength is not bad," Luo Li spoke, never having thought that someone as godlike as himself would be evenly matched with a normal person. Finally, he remembered this person was the one who had driven him to use Instant Teleportation last time. "Luo Li, you might be a bit stronger than before. However, in front of me, you still don''t stand a chance." Lin Tian began to exert his full strength, and Luo Li was indeed unable to withstand it, gradually losing ground. Lin Tian found an opening and landed a punch on Luo Li''s chest. Luo Li staggered backwards several steps, his face growing dark. "I must admit, you''re indeed very strong. However, I am a god, and even if you defeat me, you can''t kill me." Luo Li laughed wildly, confident that with Instant Teleportation, Lin Tian couldn''t pose any threat to him. Lin Tian knew Luo Li was planning to flee. Whether he could kill Luo Li or not hinged on this moment. "Do you dare to take my sword?" Lin Tian drew the Ancient Sword he had purchased, fixing his gaze steadfastly on Luo Li. Luo Li, who had been prepared to escape using Instant Teleportation, decided to stay a bit longer after hearing Lin Tian''s challenge. "Take your sword? I can take ten of your strikes without issue. But that sword of yours looks pretty shabby. Do you want me to buy you a better one?" Luo Li almost died laughing at the sight of the Ancient Sword Lin Tian pulled out. The sword''s blade was full of yellow rust, and the edge was somewhat damaged. Lin Tian actually thought he could kill him with such a sword. Was his brain damaged? "Hehe..." Grasping the scabbard tightly, Lin Tian suddenly exerted force with his hand! Clang! A flash of light streaked by, and Luo Li''s eyes bulged, filled with confusion! He slowly looked down to see a hole had mysteriously appeared in his chest, right where his heart should have been, now turned into pieces of flesh. Lin Tian''s sword seemed untouched, just a rust-covered blade now unsheathed with a few drops of steaming, fresh red blood at its tip. Lin Tian''s unique Sword TechniqueThrust! "How... how quick that sword is! You actually killed me, a god..." After finishing these words, Luo Li slowly fell, his eyes filled with disbelief. As Luo Li''s consciousness faded, he had only one thought. What sort of sword technique was that, so fast I couldn''t even initiate Instant Teleportation? "Congratulations, Host, for successfully killing Luo Li, completing the mission to capture Luo Li, and earning three Supernatural Points." Hearing the system''s notification, Lin Tian was sure that Luo Li was dead by his hand. "Lin Tian, did you... did you really kill Luo Li?" Chen Yixuan only believed that Lin Tian had killed Luo Li when she saw him fall to the ground. Lin Tian slowly sheathed the Ancient Sword and said coldly. "He was just trash." Luo Li was dead, but it was Lin Tian who had killed him. "Lin Tian, even though Luo Li was a criminal, you shouldn''t have killed him. You should have captured him and let him face justice." After all, Chen Yixuan was a police officer who abided by the law. "If he could be caught, I wouldn''t have had to kill him. This guy has the ability to teleport and could escape anytime. I told you about it last time. Not killing him would have led to greater harm." "But..." Chen Yixuan wanted to say something more but in the end, stopped herself without another word. "Lin Tian, you better leave quickly. Let''s just say I killed this Luo Li." Chen Yixuan wasn''t trying to steal the credit, rather she was worried about the repercussions for Lin Tian if word got out that he had killed Luo Li. As for Chen Yixuan killing Luo Li, there wouldn''t be any issues. Chen Yixuan was a cop; killing Luo Li wouldn''t only be without blame, but could also bring her commendation. "Alright, let''s do it your way." Lin Xu was about to turn around and leave when he suddenly noticed a grey Ability Energy Sphere emerging from Luo Li''s body. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Supernatural Energy Sphere detected, Supernatural Energy Sphere detected..." The system''s prompt sounded and Lin Tian, without a second thought, rushed towards Luo Li''s body. This Supernatural Energy Sphere was definitely something valuable. But by the time Lin Tian reached Luo Li''s body, the grey energy sphere had already flown away. Lin Tian immediately chased after it at his fastest speed, but the energy sphere got faster and faster, and soon Lin Tian lost sight of it. "Such a pity. If I could have gotten that Supernatural Energy Sphere, maybe I would have gained Luo Li''s superpowers, right?" Having not caught the Supernatural Energy Sphere, Lin Tian felt somewhat disappointed. Lin Tian had actually wanted to acquire Luo Li''s superpowers for himself. "What were you just chasing after?" Chen Yixuan had suffered some minor injuries, especially a sprained ankle, so she had no choice but to stay put. "It was nothing. Hey, do you plan to stay here, or do you want me to take you home?" Lin Tian believed Chen Yixuan must have already reported the situation to the police, and the officers were likely on their way. "My foot hurts so much. Take me home, please." From Chen Yixuan''s point of view, staying at the scene would have brought her the most advantage. Lately, Luo Li had become Wu''an City''s most infamous criminal, starting as a petty thief who left notes claiming to be a "Thief God," to just a few days ago, when he killed a woman. It was expected that the police arriving would be accompanied by reporters from major news outlets. With the cred of taking down Luo Li, Chen Yixuan was bound to become a star in the Wu''an police force. But Chen Yixuan gave up on all that; she simply wanted to spend more time with Lin Tian. "Okay, then please hop on, my goddess!" Lin Tian turned his back to Chen Yixuan and crouched down. At that, Chen Yixuan, unable to contain her joy, wrapped her arms around Lin Tian''s neck. "You rascal, behave yourself." "It''s not that I''m being naughty; it''s just that it feels too good to let go." Lin Tian said this and grabbed on even tighter. "Lin Tian, you saved my life again today. How can I ever thank you?" "Yixuan, didn''t we have a deal? I catch Luo Li for you, and you warm my bed for me," Lin Tian teased. "Get lost, I never agreed to warm your bed." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Chen Yixuan felt inexplicably nervous. Thinking back on all their moments together, she had to admit that Lin Tian was a very impressive man. He had unconsciously left a very clear imprint on her heart. "You can''t go back on your word, can you? Why wait for another day? Let''s settle what you promised tonight," Lin Tian heralded. "Keep dreaming." "That''s not fair." Lin Tian suddenly stopped, and Chen Yixuan rolled her eyes at him. "So what if I am? What are you going to do about it?" "Don''t forget, Yixuan, you need me to carry you home now." "Lin Tian! You, just don''t move around; first get me home." "So, are you still going to be cheeky or not?" "Just carry me home first; who talks about such things in the street?" Thinking it over, Lin Tian decided to listen to Chen Yixuan and carry her home first. However, Lin Tian didn''t walk very fast on the way back. With his pace varying between fast and slow, Chen Yixuan had no choice but to cling tightly to Lin Tian to avoid falling. By the time they arrived at Chen Yixuan''s house, her face had grown incredibly red. Lin Tian placed her on the couch. "No way!" Chen Yixuan reacted quickly, her hand promptly blocking her mouth to ward off Lin Tian''s advance. Chapter 297 - 269 I Just Missed You In a luxurious villa, Zhang Ya locked herself alone in a room. On her desk, there was a large photo featuring three people. One man and two women. The man was Lin Tian, and the women were He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. In the photo, the three of them were huddled together, their faces beaming with bright smiles. Zhang Ya''s gaze first focused on Bu Mengting, then shifted to He Qianqian. "Good, you like them, I want them dead!" Zhang Ya became agitated, and from nowhere, she found a small knife and slashed the photo. The first cut was between Lin Tian and Bu Mengting, creating a crack between them. "Hmph, I will definitely divide you." Then another slash went across He Qianqian''s face. "Old woman, you don''t deserve to live in this world." After that, Zhang Ya became more frenzied. The knife slashed again and again, tearing the photo apart with slits everywhere until it finally became pieces. Looking around carefully, it seemed that Zhang Ya had already shredded quite a few such photos. "You two wretched women, I will eventually kill you. And Lin Tian! You blind fool of a man..." But thinking of Lin Tian''s terrifying strength, and how even the strong Fang Qiang was no match for him, Zhang Ya felt a wave of despair wash over her. If only I had strength surpassing Lin Tian''s, I would definitely make him kneel before me and beg. Just then, a grey energy sphere flew in through the window. "What is this filthy thing? The pollution these days is really severe!" Seeing the grey energy sphere, Zhang Ya disgustingly reached out her little hand to cover her mouth, thinking it was some dirty substance. However, the grey energy sphere seemed to have targeted Zhang Ya, rushing straight at her. Zhang Ya hadn''t expected such a thing to occur, and in a split second of astonishment, the grey energy had already pounced on her. A flood of massive information abruptly appeared in Zhang Ya''s mind. "Hahaha, fortune really favors me, Lin Tian, you will regret this, you definitely will..." Zhang Ya''s lips curled up, revealing a chilling smile. "Does it still hurt?" After Lin Tian''s massage, Chen Yixuan''s ankle seemed much better, no longer swollen like a loaf of bread. "It''s not very painful anymore. I didn''t expect that you could even do massages." "Of course, I know much more. Now, I massaged your foot, shouldn''t you make good on your promise?" "What promise? Lin Tian, you already have two women. They both seem to really like you, you better not let them down." Chen Yixuan was now quite flustered. If she said that she felt nothing for Lin Tian, that would definitely be a lie. But if Chen Yixuan were to get involved with Lin Tian right now, she absolutely couldn''t accept it. Thus, Chen Yixuan firmly grasped the fact that Lin Tian already had two women, trying to get him to back off on his own, and further convincing herself not to fall deeper. "Yixuan, Qianqian and Mengting can coexist peacefully. Why can''t you?" If given the chance tonight, he was determined to conquer the policewoman. "You wish. Thinking of having us three as your girlfriends?" However, it was unclear if it was intentional by Chen Yixuan, or if she genuinely hadn''t noticed Lin Tian''s hand. "You''ve taken all the advantage, let''s leave it at that for today." Based on Lin Tian''s experiences, he insisted that he could definitely get with Chen Yixuan tonight. However, he didn''t plan to force Chen Yixuan. "Alright, let''s stop here for today. But remember, you promised to warm my bed. Don''t think you can get out of it, you can''t escape." Lin Tian slowly retracted his hand, and when leaving, suddenly embraced Chen Yixuan and kissed her. "Damn it, Lin Tian, to think he would just take my first kiss like that." Leaving Chen Yixuan''s house, Lin Tian was still relishing that wonderful kiss. He could feel that Chen Yixuan didn''t really resist him. All the way, he kept savoring the wonderful feeling of being with Chen Yixuan. But suddenly, he felt an unexplainable palpitation. This feeling only occurred the last time Bu Mengting was poisoned. This time, however, the feeling was not as urgent as the last. "What''s happening? Why do I feel this way?" Lin Tian knew that he possessed precognitive abilities, and such a restless feeling wouldn''t just appear out of the blue. It definitely had to do with either him or someone related to him, and it meant that something dangerous was about to happen. He thought carefully, but couldn''t come up with any particular incident. This couldn''t go on, and if he didn''t act, and if He Qianqian and Bu Mengting weren''t together, something might happen that Lin Tian wouldn''t be able to handle. He decided to find a way to have He Qianqian come over and stay for a while. When he returned to the dormitory, Guo Rong hugged Lin Tian in one swoop. "Lin Tian, that Luo Li is dead." "What Luo Li are you talking about?" Seeing Guo Rong''s expression, Lin Tian guessed that the news of Luo Li''s killing had spread. "The one who called himself the ''Theft God,'' Luo Li. Didn''t you see the news today? The police shot him dead." "It was actually me who killed him." Lin Tian said smugly, and Guo Rong looked at him disdainfully. "Lin Tian, oh, Lin Tian, I always thought you were an honest kid. I didn''t think you''d boast too." In this world, telling the truth is always met with disbelief. Of course, Lin Tian didn''t insist on making Guo Rong believe that he had killed Luo Li. His mind was filled with ways to coax He Qianqian into staying over for a while. After thinking about it all night, Lin Tian finally came up with a clumsy plan. In the morning, he called He Qianqian. He chatted with He Qianqian casually at first, asking about her school life and talking about his own affairs. "Qianqian, my big wife, the Wu''an City University Students'' Swimming Competition is about to start, and I''m feeling a bit panicky." "What''s there to panic about? I heard from Mengting that you swim so fast. You left the second-place finisher half a lap behind, what''s there to worry about?" "No, I''m a bit nervous. This is the Wu''an City University Students'' Swimming Competition after all. There will probably be a lot of people watching, right?" "Yo, our Lin Tian is nervous? That''s rare." "I really am nervous, Qianqian, my big wife, you have to help me." "How can I help you? I''m not a counseling center." "You aren''t a counseling center, but you can help me relax. Could you possibly keep me company these few days before the competition?" This was the method Lin Tian came up with. There was silence on the other end of the phone as He Qianqian probably pondered whether or not to come over. "I still have to work, though." "I see, so work is more important to you than I am. Alright, forget I said anything." Lin Tian acted very disappointed, which quickly alarmed He Qianqian. "What are you talking about, Lin Tian? Okay, I''ll come and keep you company, I''ll just take a few days off." Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He Qianqian finally agreed to take leave and come to keep Lin Tian company. According to Lin Tian''s plan, he wanted He Qianqian to stay for a few days. Once He Qianqian arrived and met up with Lin Tian, he planned to take her to rent a house. "Why do we need to rent a house?" "You aren''t going back today, so we need a place to stay." Although He Qianqian found it strange, she didn''t ask further. Soon, Lin Tian found a nice apartment near Wu''an University. It was a two-bedroom, one-living-room, measuring about eighty square meters. The monthly rent was two thousand, six months would be twelve thousand. This type of apartment required six months'' rent upfront. Lin Tian wasn''t short on money, so he promptly paid and signed the rental agreement. "Lin Tian, you don''t seem nervous at all." After renting the apartment, the two of them moved in directly. He Qianqian always felt there was something unusual about Lin Tian calling her over this time. "That''s because you, my big wife, are here beside me. I told you, you help me relax." "I don''t believe that. Tell me, what do you really want me to do here? You must have some ulterior motive." He Qianqian was not Bu Mengting, she wasn''t so easily fooled. Lin Tian moved closer to He Qianqian, wrapped his arms around her, and then steadied her lips. "Qianqian, my big wife, I''m telling the truth. I just missed you..." Chapter 298 - 270: Embracing Left and Right He Qianqian was most vulnerable to Lin Tian''s kisses; a single kiss would rob He Qianqian of her ability to think logically. An hour later, the two of them clung tightly to each other. "I know you asked me to come over because you must have something else in mind, but I won''t ask. However, I must go back in three days, otherwise it would be hard to explain to the school." "Three days? That should be about right." Lin Tian did not intend to share his restless thoughts with He Qianqian. After all, it was all just his own feelings; whether something would actually happen was not certain. Having settled things with He Qianqian, Lin Tian then called Bu Mengting. The dormitory at school wasn''t safe, and Lin Tian still felt he should have both of his women by his side to feel at ease. "Lin Tian, you rascal, why didn''t you come to class today? Nor attend the swim practice?" Bu Mengting seemed to be at the swimming pool, as Lin Tian could hear the sound of splashing water over the phone. "I was busy today. By the way, Qianqian is here. I''ve rented a place near the school and Qianqian plans to stay here for a couple of days. Hurry over." "Qianqian is here? You''re up to no good again, aren''t you? I''m not falling for that, I won''t come." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting knew Lin Tian was up to no good again. "I''m giving you twenty minutes. If you don''t show up, I''ll come find you. Then I''ll carry you back naked." "You wouldn''t dare!" Bu Mengting might have spoken fiercely, but after hanging up the phone, she quickly changed out of her swimsuit and rushed to the house Lin Tian had rented. "Eighteen minutes, hehehe, Mengting, my little wife, you better get here or I''ll come to the school to find you." Lin Tian opened the door and wrapped his arms around Bu Mengting. Bu Mengting neither dodged nor could she; she just let Lin Tian hold her. "Humph, who does this? Still saying you would strip me naked and carry me back." Bu Mengting punched Lin Tian lightly on the chest with her little fists, which was about as effective as a tickle, causing Lin Tian to laugh as he lifted Bu Mengting into his arms. "Hehe, now that everyone''s here, today you two are going to help me relax." He Qianqian still felt that Lin Tian was acting unusual today. "What''s the matter, Qianqian?" Bu Mengting, not as observant as He Qianqian, didn''t notice anything strange about Lin Tian. "Today, Lin Tian strangely asked me to come over and even to take a leave. There must be something going on." "What exactly is happening with Lin Tian? Is there anything you can''t tell us?" Upon hearing this, Bu Mengting also felt that Lin Tian was hiding something. "I''m worried you might encounter danger. Mengting, my little wife, you know about it. Didn''t you almost die from being poisoned that day?" "Ah, are you saying that the two of us could still face danger?" The last time Bu Mengting almost died from poisoning, although she wasn''t aware of it at the time, hearing Guo''er describe it later gave her a fright. "I just have this feeling that you might encounter danger. That''s why I asked Qianqian, my big wife, to take leave. I can only feel at ease if you two are by my side." "You rascal, you tricked me before. No way, I need to teach you a lesson." Once He Qianqian understood Lin Tian''s intentions, knowing that Lin Tian was worried about her, being a woman, He Qianqian clearly understood that she needed to help her man relax as much as possible. She climbed on top of Lin Tian, which directly led to another round of chaotic battling among the three of them. "Hello, is that Lin Tian? The swimming competition starts tomorrow, please be at the school gate at eight in the morning. The school''s vehicle will take you to the venue." In the evening, Lin Tian received a phone call. The call was from the sports director Shi Tie, informing Lin Tian to attend the Wu''an City College Students Swimming Competition the next day. Previously, under Bu Mengting''s persuasion, Lin Tian had agreed to Shi Tie, but now with the unforeseen circumstances, Lin Tian was somewhat reluctant to go. However, before he could decide, Shi Tie had already hung up. Shortly after, Bu Mengting''s phone rang as well, unsurprisingly from Shi Tie, also informing her to meet at the school the next morning to take the vehicle to the venue. Bu Mengting agreed immediately and hung up. "Mengting, my little wife, there''s really danger lately. Maybe you shouldn''t go to this swimming competition." "Why shouldn''t I attend? This is a chance to compete for the school''s honor." Bu Mengting didn''t want to miss it, as she had always wanted to participate in the Wu''an City College Students Swimming Competition to help Wu''an University secure a good ranking. "Didn''t I tell you? We might encounter an accident." "Lin Tian, I think you''re being too anxious. Even if there really is some danger, can we avoid it by hiding? You''re our man, both Mengting and I rely on you. No matter what we face, I hope you won''t be afraid." He Qianqian''s words jolted Lin Tian awake. Right, could hiding really help us evade the danger? "Okay, then let''s participate in the swimming competition. But, Qianqian, my ''big wife,'' you must come with us too," he said. Lin Tian was worried that if He Qianqian stayed behind alone, she might end up isolated and something unexpected might happen. "Of course, I have to go to cheer for you and Mengting. I made a mistake by missing out the last school selection competition. This time, I definitely can''t miss it," she replied. The next day, in the morning. The three of them arrived at the school gates together. After the last selection competition, this time ten students from Wu''an University would participate in the Wu''an City University Student Swimming Leaguefive male and five female. Among the males, there was one person Lin Tian knewNing Cheng, who had pursued Bu Mengting. During that selection competition, influenced by Lin Tian, Ning Cheng hadn''t performed well, and though he could have been second, he ended up in third place. However, he still secured a spot in the competition, representing Wu''an University this time too. The school bus was a coach, and with just ten students, it was far from full. Bu Mengting told the sports director, Shi Tie, that He Qianqian was her sister and had specially come to cheer for Bu Mengting. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shi Tie was easy to speak with and agreed to let He Qianqian join them on the bus. Since the last selection competition, where he lost to Lin Tian, Ning Cheng realized he really couldn''t take advantage against Lin Tian. These past few days, he had been very docile and hadn''t bothered Bu Mengting. However, today, he suddenly discovered that Bu Mengting had such a beautiful sister. Bu Mengting was Lin Tian''s, and Ning Cheng couldn''t compete anymore, nor did he dare to. But Bu Mengting''s sister, well, he thought he might give it a try. That He Qianqian seemed even more charming and alluring than Bu Mengting. Upon boarding, Ning Cheng chose a seat close to Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. He planned to find an opportunity to speak a few words with He Qianqian, hoping to get her phone number. What frustrated Ning Cheng was that he sat in front of Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, while some guy shamelessly sat between the two women. With a hand around Bu Mengting on the left and embracing He Qianqian on the right, not only were both his hands busy, but the two women were also giggling, looking blissfully content to be with him. What''s going on? Did Lin Tian just win over both sisters? The surrounding students had also noticed and were looking at Lin Tian differently. Lin Tian, unconcerned about the stares around him, casually embraced the two women. Ning Cheng finally understood that he truly had no grounds to compare with Lin Tian; they weren''t even in the same league. Looking at Lin Tian and then back at himself, Ning Cheng felt a mix of envy and resentment! Soon, they arrived at the competition venue. The venue was the Wu''an City Swimming Gymnasium, which was packed today. There were students from various colleges, as well as many reporters and spectators who had come after hearing about the event. "Isn''t that Director Shi from Wu''an University?" As soon as Lin Tian and the others got off the bus, they saw a tall, thin man grabbing hold of sports director Shi Tie, acting quite familiar with him. However, Shi Tie''s face didn''t show much pleasure. "Director Meng, I don''t recall us being this close," Shi Tie remarked. "Director Shi, you''re being too standoffish. We''ve been dealing with each other for two or three years now. Of course, you''ve always been defeated by me; I guess you hold a grudge against me, which I understand," said Director Meng. After listening for a while, Lin Tian realized this Director Meng was here to mock Shi Tie. It seemed that in the past few years, Wu''an University had consistently been overshadowed by Wu''an Sports University in swimming competitions, and Director Meng was from Wu''an Sports University. "Getting a few wins and you act all high and mighty, don''t you?" Shi Tie had probably held back against Director Meng for a long time and chose not to do so today. "What do you mean ''letting us win a few times''? Director Shi, your Wu''an University isn''t really a match for us, is it? Just stop boasting," retorted Director Meng. Wu''an University might be considered the best university in Wu''an City overall due to its comprehensive quality, but it obviously couldn''t compare with the students from Wu''an Sports University in athletics. This was why Wu''an University had consistently lost the swimming competitions before. But this time, with Lin Tian present, Shi Tie believed they could easily defeat Wu''an Sports University. "Whether I''m boasting or not, you''ll see during the competition. I just hope, Director Meng, that you won''t end up crying then," Shi Tie responded. "Me, cry? Director Shi, you''re really making me laugh," Meng shot back. The two directors were full of animosity, but both were restrained, ultimately parting ways after some harsh words. "As you all saw, our opponents this time are from Wu''an Sports University. This time, we must win," Shi Tie declared, his gaze constantly on Lin Tian. He believed that winning against Wu''an Sports University this time would entirely depend on Lin Tian. Chapter 299 - 271: Big Wife "Lin Tian!" Suddenly, someone was calling Lin Tian''s name. Lin Tian looked over and realized it was the other three guys from the dorm. "How come you guys are here?" "We came to cheer you on. You dude, didn''t even notify us in advance." Feng Jiabao ran over, complaining. In the past few days, Lin Tian was worried about Bu Mengting and He Qianqian getting into trouble and stayed with the two women in the rental house all the time. Yesterday, the physical education director notified him by phone, he also didn''t think to tell the guys in the dorm. Who knew, today, the dorm guys all showed up. "Sorry, I forgot." "It''s fine, just win the championship directly later to make our dorm proud. If you don''t win the championship, you have to treat us to dinner as an apology today." "No problem." Just winning a championship? Lin Tian didn''t see what the big deal was. "Lin Tian, dude, what method exactly did you use to pick up two such beauties?" Seeing Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, the two beauties chatting and laughing harmoniously, Guo Rong was incredibly impressed. Hearing Guo Rong, the others all looked toward Lin Tian. Picking up girls, a lot of guys could do it. And there were those who picked up even more girls than Lin Tian. But making one''s own women acknowledge each other''s existence was really badass. "As long as a man is strong enough, let alone two women, even twenty women can get along. Look at the ancient emperors; didn''t they have the three palaces and six courtyards with seventy-two concubines?" Lin Tian chuckled, quite proud of himself. Back then, to make Bu Mengting and He Qianqian accept each other, Lin Tian indeed put in a lot of effort. "The situation is different now, oh man, you really are extraordinary." Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A few people were quite envious of Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, the director is calling us to head over there quickly." "Alright, I''m coming right away." After speaking briefly with the dorm guys, Lin Tian followed them. He quickly caught up to Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, wrapping an arm around each, making others envious. Guo Rong and the others were dumbfounded. "This Lin Tian is really too much. Just Bu Mengting alone isn''t enough; there''s also another beauty on par with Bu Mengting. And the key is, both women actually get along peacefully." Feng Jiabao looked on enviously, thinking if he could ever hook up with two such beauties, it would make his life worthwhile. "Is everyone here? I have something to tell you." This time, the swimming competition was led by the physical education director, Shi Tie, from Wu''an University. The swimming event was actually quite niche, and Wu''an University didn''t put much emphasis on it. Of course, the key was that Wu''an University hadn''t achieved any notable results in swimming before. No results, naturally, meant even less attention. Shi Tie coughed once, adjusting his tone. "Today is the Wu''an University Swimming Competition. Some of you might look down on this swimming competition, but there''s something I need to remind you. If you achieve good results in this competition, it will add points towards your selection as outstanding students and members. It''s the same with other projects." Shi Tie''s words did have some effect; several students'' eyes already lit up. Among them was Bu Mengting, who came specifically for this. "I won''t say much more about encouraging words. Anyway, everyone just do your best. Okay, now follow me, and we can get familiar with the venue in advance." The swimming competition started in the afternoon. This time, Wu''an University arrived at the venue early, mainly to get familiar with the venue. Swimming, unlike running and other track and field events, has higher requirements for the venue. Getting familiar with the venue beforehand greatly helps the athletes perform. When Shi Tie led the students to the changing room, changed into swimwear, and entered the venue, they found that many schools had already arrived early. The organizers'' capabilities were quite good; each school had its designated area. Wu''an University''s area was right next to Wu''an University of Sports, where the tall and skinny Director Meng was instructing the students'' swimming techniques, looking very strict. "You go and try it out quickly too." Because there were many schools, the area allocated to each school wasn''t big. Basically, each school could get one to two lanes. Wu''an University had a total of ten spots, five males and five females, perfectly divided into two sides. Five people on one side. The five people started with the preparatory actions, getting into the water, and then swimming a section. "Hey, isn''t this Wu''an University''s team? This student''s action is not bad at all; quite standard." The speaker was Director Meng. As soon as Wu''an University arrived, he noticed them. Instead of continuing to instruct his students'' swimming techniques, he stood by Wu''an University''s side. Just then, Ning Cheng was getting into the water. This guy couldn''t swim better than Lin Tian, but after all, he had been in the national swimming team, so his movements were very standard. "Hehe, our school''s students are all very amateurish, not comparable to your university''s students." Director Shi was all smiles, thinking that this time, Wu''an University, with Lin Tian and Ning Cheng, wouldn''t look too bad. "Hehehe, so it''s that Ning Cheng who got eliminated by the national team. This loser is just muddling through at Wu''an University." Just then, a muscular, slightly dark-skinned boy walked over. He was wearing swim trunks, his upper body bare, muscles like slabs of steel, looking even more visually impressive than Ning Cheng. "Which school are you from? You''re so impolite." Director Shi was very annoyed by this sudden appearance of the boy. "Director Shi, don''t be angry. Wang Yongqiang is our Sports University''s top student. Yongqiang, how can you talk to Director Shi like that? Come, apologize to Director Shi." Director Meng feigned a reprimand to Wang Yongqiang, who chuckled dismissively. "I''m sorry, Director Shi, I''m a bit straightforward, but I still have to tell the truth. Your Wu''an University is just a bunch of garbage." "Wang Yongqiang! What did you say?" At that moment, Ning Cheng had just finished swimming a lap and came back just in time to hear Wang Yongqiang''s words and immediately walked over. He and Wang Yongqiang had both trained in the national swimming team, the difference being that Ning Cheng had been eliminated, whereas Wang Yongqiang left because he no longer wanted to stay on the team and chose to go to college instead. "I said your Wu''an University is all worthless. Not convinced? Can you swim faster than me?" In the national team, Ning Cheng was never a match for Wang Yongqiang, the gap was not slight. If they really competed, Ning Cheng definitely couldn''t swim faster than Wang Yongqiang. "Indeed, I can''t swim faster than you, but there is someone at Wu''an University who can beat you." It was just Lin Tian''s turn to hit the water, and like the day of the selection competition, he jumped in straight and splashed water high. Suddenly, he attracted the attention of everyone around, and everyone looking towards Wu''an University seemed a bit off. "Hahaha, this is your school''s swimmer? Doesn''t even know how to dive properly and still participating in a swimming competition? Calling you garbage is overrating you; you''re even worse than garbage." After speaking, Wang Yongqiang arrogantly returned to the Sports University side, and Director Meng was almost dying of laughter. "Director Shi, if Wu''an University really has no one, just tell me. I''ll lend you a couple of students to keep up appearances. This student swimming dog paddle in a competition is just too embarrassing." Director Shi watched the pool silently, observing Lin Tian swimming slowly with a dog paddle. "Thank you for your kindness. But I still think that our students at Wu''an University are stronger than those from your Sports University." At that moment, Lin Tian was swimming very slowly as he was getting used to the venue. Having seen Lin Tian swim, Director Shi certainly didn''t believe that Lin Tian wouldn''t win the championship. "It seems Director Shi has a lot of confidence in his student. How about this, Director Shi, let''s make a bet. If not a single one of your Wu''an University students makes it into the top three, then I lose. Otherwise, you lose." "We can bet, but it''s no fun if there''s no stake involved. I just wonder what Director Meng plans to bet?" With Lin Tian as their ace, Director Shi was not afraid to bet with Director Meng. Seeing Director Shi''s attitude, Director Meng also felt it odd. Why is this damned stubborn man so confident? But Director Meng was also confident in his own university''s students, especially Wang Yongqiang,who was among the top performers in the national team. However, his aspirations weren''t in swimming, which was why he was a find for the Sports University. "The loser strips naked and runs back to their school." Director Meng shouted out loud, immediately attracting a lot of attention. This was a high-stakes bet, after all, they were both college professors. If they lost and had to run naked back to school, it would not only damage their reputation, but they might also be directly fired by the administration. "Director Meng, you''re playing a bit too big here. Are you sure you want to go this far?" "What? Director Shi, are you scared?" "I am indeed a bit scared, I''m afraid you''ll lose and not follow through on the bet." "We can record a video as proof first. If anyone reneges, just show the video when we meet. It will guarantee embarrassment." Director Meng''s suggestion was good; recording a video was popular these days. If anyone reneged, just post the video on the opposing school''s forum for good effect. "Then I''ll bet with you." Both men re-recorded the video, each keeping a copy. All the people from Wu''an University had seen Lin Tian swim, and their view of Director Meng shifted. They looked at him as if he were a fool! It was unclear whether Director Meng would run naked back to the Sports University or renege when he lost. Lin Tian swam a lap in the water and then climbed out. Upon climbing out, he was pulled aside by Director Shi. "Lin Tian, you must win the championship this time." "Director Shi, the competition is about participation, whether I win the championship or not doesn''t matter." "How can it not matter? Let me tell you, this time you must win the championship." Director Shi explained the bet he had made with Director Meng, and Lin Tian was momentarily speechless. This was playing way too big. Chapter 300 - 272 "Now you know, you have to win me a championship. Then, I''ll privately give you a bonus of 10,000 yuan," said Director Shi, who had actually decided to offer Lin Tian a bonus on the sly. 10,000 yuan wasn''t a big temptation for Lin Tian, but considering that Director Shi didn''t even make that much in a month and was now planning to give it out as a reward, Lin Tian had to show some recognition. "I''ll do my best, Director Shi." At that point, Lin Tian had no other choice; he had to win the championship. The students participating in the competition had already swum twice, and it was about time. Director Shi then took the students back to the restrooms. The restrooms for male and female students were separate. After the opening ceremony, the competition would start right away. As soon as Lin Tian walked into the restroom, he heard someone calling him. He turned around only to see two beauties. It was the Shen sisters. Today, the two sisters were dressed very fashionably. The elder sister, Shen Mengyi, wore a mature outfita white shirt under a red blazer and a black pencil skirt, dressed like an office lady, which made Shen Mengyi look very confident. Shen Mengyi, on the other hand, was wearing a tight cartoon T-shirt, the Pikachu on it stretched out of shape, which let one imagine how curvy her figure was. Her lower half was clad in white hot pants, drawing attention to her long, pale legs. "Why are you guys here?" Lin Tian and the Shen sisters were sort of acquainted, especially since Shen Yiran always joked with Lin Tian about pursuing her sister, Shen Mengyi. "Today is the Wu''an City University Swimming League, and my sister is the president of the Broadcasting Club, so she definitely had to come for material collection," he explained. Shen Yiran was carefree, exuding youthful vitality. Shen Mengyi was more mature and steady on the other hand. "Lin Tian, your speed during the selection that day was astonishing. It shouldn''t be hard for you to win the championship this time, should it?" sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it hadn''t been for that selection day when Shen Mengyi witnessed Lin Tian''s performance, she might not have come at all. Previously, Wu''an University''s swimming competitions were unranked, and such material wouldn''t be used by the Broadcasting Club. But winning a championship would be a different story. "Uh, it should be achievable," said Lin Tian, trying to be modest, but when he thought about his swimming speed, he genuinely believed no one could surpass him. "I knew you were no ordinary person; you are truly strong. But, your looks could use some work; it''d be great if you had a body like Ning Cheng," said Shen Yiran, squeezing Lin Tian''s chest, somewhat disappointed. This was the first time Lin Tian was harassed by a female ruffian; he was caught off guard and Shen Yiran took advantage of the situation. "That''s all just for show, good-looking but not practical," he replied. "True, they''re just pretty faces without substance. But you''re the real deal, Lin Tian. I heard you''ve even gotten yourself two girlfriends." Shen Yiran''s comments were bold, leaving Lin Tian somewhat frustrated as the news about his two girlfriends seemed to have spread quickly. "Heh, how do you know all this?" "Hey, serious question. If my sister and I became your girlfriends, would you be willing to dump your two girlfriends and date us?" she asked. Lin Tian was stunned. What did Shen Yiran mean by that? Shen Mengyi quickly tugged at Shen Yiran. "Silly girl, what are you talking about? Lin Tian, she''s just joking; don''t take it seriously," she said. "What joke? I know you have feelings for Lin Tian. Just tell me, Lin Tian, if we really became your girlfriends, would you be willing to dump your two girlfriends?" Shen Yiran pressed. "Of course not. I have to go now; it looks like the competition is about to start." Although the Shen sisters were both extremely beautiful, asking Lin Tian to give up He Qianqian and Bu Mengting was out of the question for him. Of course, if the Shen sisters were to join in, he might consider it. The opening ceremony was brief, just a formality with a few words from the leaders, and then the competition began. The women''s group was the first to compete. Many people had come today just to watch the women''s group. The organizers'' scheduling was widely praised for this decision. "Go Mengting!" He Qianqian had always been accompanying Bu Mengting, which wasn''t her usual practice. However, since Director Shi highly valued Lin Tian, he naturally turned a blind eye to this. "I''ll definitely aim for the top three," said Bu Mengting, confident in herself. She had trained rigorously after participating in the school''s selection competition. With dozens of universities and about fifty to sixty women competing, it was naturally impossible for them to all compete at once. The organizers divided the competition into six groups, generally ten people each. Bu Mengting was in the third group. The competition began with the first group. When the ten women in swimsuits appeared, the entire venue erupted in cheers. Although not all ten women were beauties, the sight of ten women in swimsuits and their long legs formed a spectacle in itself. The competition among the women was relatively less fierce, and in the first group, one of the women was doing the dog paddle, just like Lin Tian. However, it did not affect everyone''s enthusiasm for cheering her on. This doggy-paddle girl actually has the best figure in this first group. "Wow, look at that doggy-paddle girl, her figure is really hot." "Having a big chest makes a great figure? I prefer the fastest swimmer, look at the pair of big white legs, so long and straight, that''s a real mermaid." There were many spectators below, each with different aesthetic tastes and reasons for watching the competition. Soon it was Bu Mengting''s turn, and she was a bit nervous. In the previous two rounds, there was only one female swimmer whose speed wasn''t slower than hers. But Bu Mengting was also a very confident girl, and as soon as she entered the field, she fully displayed her strength. She easily took first place in her group, then advanced to the finals. According to the rules, the top two from each group advanced, regardless of time. In the final, everyone swam together, ranked directly by their place. "Go Mengting, I think you can definitely make it to the top three." "It''s a bit difficult, there are four or five girls who swim very fast." He Qianqian was very optimistic about Bu Mengting, but Bu Mengting herself knew that this time she probably wouldn''t make it into the top three, and it wasn''t a matter of confidence. There really was a gap in strength. At this moment, Director Meng was very anxious. He hadn''t expected there to be such a strong female swimmer at Wu''an University with the strength to reach the top four. A sudden burst could possibly bring her to third. If Bu Mengting took third, wouldn''t he lose the bet? The girls'' finals had Director Meng''s full attention, he even thought Bu Mengting was Director Shi''s ace. Alas, he was too impulsive back then. He should have just agreed with Director Shi to compare only the male athletes. The girls'' finals began, and as the referee''s whistle blew, twelve girls jumped into the water together. "Tsk tsk, it was worth coming. These girls, you can''t tell normally. Once they put on swimsuits, their figures are still decent." Feng Jiabao''s eyes shone brightly as he watched and howled. Lin Tao sat there more composed, while Guo Rong found he had more in common with Feng Jiabao. "Exactly. But Bu Mengting not only has a pretty face, but her figure is also very hot. Lin Tian is indeed lucky." "Yeah, our Mengting is really something, I think it''s mainly because Lin Tian groomed her well. However, Mengting''s situation doesn''t look very good." "My goodness, how can those girls swim so fast. I feel like I can''t even swim that fast." Bu Mengting directly landed in fourth place, the three girls ahead of her swam with style and even though Bu Mengting tried her best to catch up, she still ended up in fourth place. "Don''t be discouraged, Mengting, you performed very well. It''s just that those people are too strong." He Qianqian quickly went up to comfort Bu Mengting, but Bu Mengting wasn''t as disheartened as expected. However, not making it into the top three was still somewhat disappointing. "Oh man, that scared me. I thought I was going to lose to this little girl for the rest of my life. Thank goodness she got fourth." Director Meng was very happy with the race results. He directly went to the resting area of Wu''an University. "Director Shi, I really didn''t expect you to have scouted such a strong girl. She nearly made it to the top three, but, your luck just isn''t there. Wu''an University still couldn''t get a student into the top three. You better start thinking about which route you''ll take back to school." "Director Meng, the competition isn''t over yet. You should hurry back and cheer on your students, don''t let them get so nervous that their legs go soft and they can''t swim." "Hmph, tough talk. Just wait until the competition is over, then I''ll see how you can keep being tough." Director Meng had intended to find some fault with Director Shi, and if Director Shi had admitted defeat voluntarily and spoken a few good words to him, he might have considered letting Director Shi wear just underwear back to school. Since Director Shi was so ungrateful, he couldn''t even wear underwear. The girls'' competition was over, and next up was the boys'' competition. Similar to the girls'' competition. As it happened, Wang Yongqiang and Ning Cheng ended up in the same group. "Ning Cheng, I''m going to keep you from advancing." Ning Cheng''s ability could also have made a splash in this competition for the top three spots. But since Director Meng had dared to bet with Director Shi, naturally, he already had a strategy. He had long known the schedule and grouping situation through the organizing committee. In the group with Ning Cheng and Wang Yongqiang, there was also a student from the Wu''an School of Economics. This student hadn''t been through the national team but was exceptionally good at swimming. In previous competitions, he was basically always in the top three, better than Ning Cheng. With Wang Yongqiang and the student from the School of Economics, Ning Cheng couldn''t advance. Without Ning Cheng, Wu''an University simply couldn''t achieve a top-three result. "Oh." Ning Cheng also saw the boy from the School of Economics and knew he couldn''t advance. "What''s that look for?" Wang Yongqiang and Director Meng alike hadn''t seen the scene they wanted to see. "Wait until the competition is over, then you''ll know why." Ning Cheng suddenly grinned at Wang Yongqiang, only after facing that monster would you truly understand what despair is. Chapter 301 - 273: Champion Without any surprises, Ning Cheng failed to qualify and was eliminated from the group stage. "Hehehe, Ning Cheng couldn''t even qualify, I wonder how Wu''an University will compete." Last time, Director Meng went to see Director Shi and got a cold reception, so this time he simply didn''t go. He would wait until the competition ended, then let Director Shi humbly come to ask for his help. After Ning Cheng was eliminated, the remaining male students from Wu''an University were also eliminated one after another. These students, who were not fast swimmers to begin with, combined with the nervousness from the sizable crowd today, failed to perform well, which was one of the reasons. "Have all the students from Wu''an University been eliminated?" Director Meng approached Wang Yongqiang, who thought for a moment with squinted eyes. "Seems like there''s one left, the one who swims dog paddle." "Hahaha, that''s as good as a total wipeout. As soon as that dogpaddler finishes his race, I''ll go look for Director Shi. Hehe, now he''ll have to return to school with nothing to show." "Wu''an University is just a bunch of trash, the students are trash, and so are the teachers. Director Meng, why do you always target that trashy director?" Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What do you know? Back when I was young, Shi and I were both eyeing the same woman, but I ended up the tragic one. That woman, ridiculously, followed Shi. This time, I must make Shi look ridiculous, and let that silly woman realize how foolish she was for not choosing me back then." It turns out that Director Meng and Director Shi actually had such a history, no wonder Meng constantly targeted Shi. Quickly, the competition reached the tenth group, and Lin Tian entered the arena. He was the last contestant from Wu''an University; if he were to be eliminated, then not a single person from Wu''an University would make it to the finals. This had never happened in the history of previous swimming competitions, and as the head of the sports delegation, Director Shi would certainly face criticism from the school authorities if he returned with such results. "Go Lin Tian! Go Lin Tian!" This swimming competition had dozens of spectators from Wu''an University, and as soon as they saw Lin Tian appear, they immediately started cheering loudly. Feng Jiabao was the loudest among them. "Hey! This guy seems to have some influence at Wu''an University." Director Meng suddenly felt a bit uneasy. "Don''t worry, Director Meng, how fast can a guy who only knows how to dog paddle swim?" Hearing Wang Yongqiang''s words, Director Meng also felt he was overthinking it. All ten boys took their positions. "Shhh" The whistle sounded, and all ten boys plunged into the water simultaneously. Lin Tian remained the focus of everyone''s attention, not because his posture was cool but because it was the most shocking. He jumped into the pool straight as a javelin, standing upright. The splash he created was a full two meters high! "Hahaha, that guy is hilarious. Just with the start, he''s probably already ten meters behind everyone else." "Shi is finished this time." Seeing Lin Tian''s performance, Director Meng felt he had the win in the bag. But soon, he widened his eyes in disbelief. Not only him, but all the spectators watching the swimming competition were taken aback. In the pool, a huge splash was moving forward at a very fast pace, the speed and splashing of the water making it seem as if someone had entered the swimming pool with a motorboat. He easily surged to the first place, turned around at the halfway point, and led all the way, comfortably winning first place. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian!" "Lin Tian!" Under Feng Jiabao and other Wu''an University students'' leadership, more and more people shouted Lin Tian''s name. "This guy actually took first place with dog paddle, and his speed was so fast. I thought for a moment there was a motorboat in the pool." Wang Yongqiang was dumbfounded, his earlier arrogance gone. Director Meng''s face grew even darker; he didn''t need to watch the finals. This kid who swam dog paddle was bound to be first. Who could swim faster than a motorboat? Only this freak, right? The cheering gradually subsided as the preliminaries came to an end. Then came the highlight of the competition, the finals of the men''s swimming race. All the students who entered the finals were already in position. Sitting in the stands, Director Meng''s face was pale, he didn''t even notice when Wang Yongqiang had left. The finals began, and this time, from the start, the swimming hall erupted with cheers as loud as a tsunami. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian! Lin Tian..." There were no surprises in the result, Lin Tian once again dominated and won first place, becoming the champion. When the referee announced the result, the swimming hall erupted with chants for Lin Tian. "Well done, Lin Tian. When we get back to school, I''ll give you a bonus." Director Shi was grinning from ear to ear, he praised Lin Tian and then confidently went looking for the people from Wu''an Sports University. "Where''s your Director Meng?" "He was just here a while ago, don''t know where he went. Do you need something with our Director Meng?" "No, nothing. Just pass a message to Mr. Meng, from now on, he better hide in the Sports University like a good turtle, and not come out to embarrass himself." It seemed that several students from the Sports University knew about the bet between Director Meng and Director Shi. Hearing Director Shi call their Director Meng a turtle, none of them said a word in response. "Lin Tian, you''re so cool, I just knew you''d be first. Geez, you''ve really stolen the spotlight this time. I noticed several beauties in the stands shouting your name; they must have been conquered by you." Feng Jiabao and several dorm mates surrounded Lin Tian, all smiling broadly. He Qianqian and Bu Mengting had also come by; Bu Mengting''s competition had finished early and she had already changed out of her swimsuit. "Lin Tian, you''re really awesome!" "Lin Tian, you really are the best!" The two women stood on either side of Lin Tian, arousing the envy of those around them. "To celebrate my first-place win, let''s have a big feast tonight. I''ll treat everyone!" Lin Tian had won the championship, and Director Shi had promised to give him a private bonus of ten thousand yuan. "Great!" Everyone cheered in unison. Lin Tian was about to enter the changing room to get dressed, while the others waited for him outside. Just as Lin Tian had put on his pants and was about to put on his shirt, a sudden unexplainable palpitation caused him to stop in his tracks. Not only was he uneasy, but his chest also ached, as if his heart was being clenched by someone''s hand, slowly tighteningthe suffocating sensation nearly overwhelmed Lin Tian. "What''s going on? Could it be?" Lin Tian''s face paled slightly, he hurriedly threw on his clothes and rushed out! Lin Tian quickly exited the changing room and saw Feng Jiabao and the others, but He Qianqian and Bu Mengting were nowhere to be seen. Before, the two women had still been with Feng Jiabao and the others. "Lin Tian, if you''re treating us tonight, we must go to the Golden Dragon Hotel." Seeing Lin Tian come out, Feng Jiabao immediately greeted him with a smile. The Golden Dragon Hotel was a high-end restaurant, clearly intending to have a good meal at Lin Tian''s expense. However, Lin Tian''s mind was not on this at the moment, he urgently asked: "Have you seen Bu Mengting and He Qianqian?" "Is He Qianqian that beauty with Bu Mengting? They were just here." Feng Jiabao scratched his head. Before Lin Tian entered the changing room, they were all together. But as soon as Lin Tian went in, Bu Mengting and that beauty had gone aside to talk. After all, that beauty wasn''t well acquainted with Feng Jiabao and the others. "Where?" Lin Tian''s tone changed, and he grabbed Feng Jiabao''s collar. At this moment, Lin Tian''s eyes were filled with violence, scaring Feng Jiabao. He pointed with his index finger in a direction. "They were just over there before." Lin Tian released Feng Jiabao''s collar and darted toward that spot. But there was no sign of Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. "Lin Tian, what happened?" Although Feng Jiabao felt uncomfortable being grabbed by the collar by Lin Tian, he could tell Lin Tian seemed really anxious. "Bu Mengting and He Qianqian are missing, they must be in danger." "It can''t be. They were just here, what danger could there be? Why don''t you try calling them?" As an onlooker, Feng Jiabao''s first thought was to call the two women. Perhaps the women really went to the restroom. However, Lin Tian was certain that something had happened to the women, and that the calls wouldn''t go through. Still holding onto a slim hope, he dialed Bu Mengting''s phone. There was no answer. Then he called He Qianqian''s mobile. This time as soon as he called, he heard He Qianqian''s phone ringtone; it was nearby. Following the ringtone, Lin Tian easily found a bag. It was a ladies'' handbag, one Lin Tian was familiar with, as he had bought it for He Qianqian. "This is He Qianqian''s bag. They definitely ran into trouble." Now Feng Jiabao fell silent, the people were missing and the bag was on the ground. Even if they went to the restroom, they wouldn''t leave their bag behind. "Lin Tian, should we call the police?" "No need, I''ll find them." At this point, the competition was over, and the audience had begun to leave; Lin Tian couldn''t determine where Bu Mengting and the others had been taken. Holding He Qianqian''s bag, he found a corner and took out three coins. Without any visible action, the three coins began to spin rapidly like tops. But when the coins stopped, Lin Tian''s frown deepened. "I can''t divine their location." This was the second time the divination had failed. The first time was with Luo Li. Could it be another superpowered individual had appeared and taken Bu Mengting and He Qianqian? With the divination failing, Lin Tian couldn''t find any clues to search for Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. He was extremely anxious. "Damn it, why target Bu Mengting and He Qianqian? Just after taking down Luo Li, another superpowered individual appears? Is this a coincidence?" No, it wasn''t a coincidence. Lin Tian suddenly remembered that when he had killed Luo Li, a gray Ability Energy Sphere had emerged from Luo Li''s body. At that time, the Supernatural Ability System had alerted him, but Lin Tian hadn''t been able to catch that Ability Energy Sphere. It was too fast, and Lin Tian couldn''t catch up. Chapter 302 - 274: The Choice of Love The Ability Energy Sphere endowed Luo Li with superpowers, thus another Luo Li could be created. But why target He Qianqian and Bu Mengting? Lin Tian always felt like he had pinpointed the crux of the problem, yet some critical clues eluded him. Just as Lin Tian was burning with anxiety, unsure of what to do, his phone rang. Glancing at the incoming call display, it was an unfamiliar number. Could it be Lin Tian answered the call. "Hello? Who is this?" "Lin Tian, it''s Zhang Ya." Zhang Ya''s voice on the phone was incredibly cold. A sudden thought struck Lin Tian, and the pieces of the puzzle that had been eluding him clicked into place. "It''s you! Is it you, Zhang Ya?" "You''re quite smart! Yes, it''s me. I have your two women. Tsk tsk, these two women have quite the figures, only slightly worse than mine. No wonder you''re so smitten by them." "Just let them go, do you know that what you''re doing is illegal?" "Hahaha, Lin Tian, have you gone stupid? Last time I had Fang Qiang poison Bu Mengting, and she nearly died. For you, what does breaking the law matter, even killing means nothing." Zhang Ya''s voice was filled with madness, causing Lin Tian to grow even more nervous, fearing she would harm Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. "What the hell do you want?" "You should know what I want? I only want you. There''s nothing I, Zhang Ya, desire that I haven''t obtained. It was so in the past and will be in the future. I will have you." "In your dreams, Zhang Ya you maniac, just release my women." "What will you do if I don''t release them? Right now, apart from shouting loudly, you can''t do anything. Lin Tian, get this straight. Your women are in my hands. Just obey me and do as I say. Otherwise, I will chop up your women right now, one by one." "No, don''t! Alright, I''ll listen to you. Tell me what to do." To stabilize Zhang Ya, Lin Tian had no choice but to go along with her. "If you want to see your two women, come to this place. Remember, don''t bring anyone else. If I see any irrelevant person, I''ll immediately chop up these two ****." Having said that, Zhang Ya hung up the phone. Immediately after, Lin Tian received a text from Zhang Ya, which contained an address. Lin Tian immediately left the swimming center, hailed a cab, and rushed to the address. Arriving at the destination, it turned out to be an abandoned factory. Lin Tian dismissed the driver and entered the factory alone. "Mengting, Qianqian!" No sooner had Lin Tian entered the factory, he saw Bu Mengting and He Qianqian bound up like dumplings, hanging upside down. "Lin Tian!" The two women also saw Lin Tian and called out in unison. As Lin Tian was about to go and rescue the two women, a cold voice interrupted him. "Lin Tian, if you don''t want your two women to die, just stay where you are and don''t move." Zhang Ya appeared, dragging a chair to sit between Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. In Zhang Ya''s hand was a remote control. "Lin Tian, do you know what this remote control is for?" "Zhang Ya, I''m giving you a chance, quickly release my women." Lin Tian genuinely regretted not having killed Zhang Ya when he had the chance. If he had been ruthless back then and killed Zhang Ya, none of this would have happened. "Tsk tsk, Lin Tian, you''re really something. At this time, you still act so tough? No wonder you''re the man I chose, I''m liking you more and more. But too bad, you don''t like me. Let me tell you what this remote control is for." "I''ve already buried lots of explosives here, enough to blow everything here to the sky. And my remote control can detonate these explosives." Zhang Ya waved the remote control in her hand a few times, showing it to Lin Tian. "This is between you and me; let them go. We can talk it out nicely." "How can it be unrelated? If it weren''t for them, how could you possibly not love me, the number-one beauty in the world? If it weren''t for them, we would have been together long ago. They are just stumbling blocks. Lin Tian, what''s so likable about these two **** that they deserve your love?" Zhang Ya yelled hysterically, provoking a cold laugh from Bu Mengting. "Disgusting, do you know what love is?" "Shut your mouth!" Zhang Ya immediately slapped Bu Mengting across the face, the force was so strong that Bu Mengting''s face immediately swelled up. "Mengting!" Seeing Bu Mengting being hit, Lin Tian became anxious and rushed forward a few steps. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Stop right there!" Zhang Ya raised the remote control in her hand and then glared coldly at Lin Tian. "Step back!" "Zhang Ya, if you press that remote control, you''ll also be blown up." "Hahaha, that''s just perfect. I can die with the one I love; this end isn''t so bad. Step back, or I''ll detonate the bomb right now." Zhang Ya had clearly gone insane. Lin Tian thought for a moment and then took two steps back to where he was before. "Good, now I''m in control. Lin Tian, you like these two women, right? Today, I''m going to show you their true colors. These bitches don''t like you at all." As she spoke, Zhang Ya pulled out a gleaming dagger. She walked over to He Qianqian and then cut the ropes binding her hands with the dagger. "Your name is He Qianqian, right?" "Yes, I am He Qianqian. You must be Zhang Ya. I remember you from the zoo; Lin Tian saved you that day. Think about it carefully and don''t do anything foolish. Love cannot be forced." He Qianqian had recognized Zhang Ya from the beginning, but she had never imagined that Zhang Ya could be so crazy. She still planned to persuade Zhang Ya to turn back. "What do you know? If it weren''t for you two cheap women, Lin Tian would definitely like me. I am the most beautiful woman in the world, but you two sluts have bewitched Lin Tian." "Zhang Ya, it''s wrong for you to say that. We are truly in love with Lin Tian." "Hahaha, truly in love?" Zhang Ya burst into crazed laughter and then fixed her eyes on He Qianqian. Zhang Ya''s expression turned even colder as she handed the dagger into He Qianqian''s hand. He Qianqian didn''t understand what Zhang Ya was planning, but she still grasped the dagger. "I have a remote that can detonate the explosives in this factory. If the explosives go off, we will all be blown to smithereens. He Qianqian, if you really love Lin Tian, use this dagger to slash your face now. Otherwise, I''ll detonate the explosives, and we''ll die together." "Qianqian, my wife, don''t listen to her. She''s a maniac. Don''t worry, I have a way, I have a way to save you." Lin Tian, from a distance, became anxious upon hearing this. "What will it be? Will you disfigure yourself or let us all die together? This is a choice of love. If you truly love Lin Tian, disfigure yourself and sacrifice yourself to save Lin Tian''s life." Zhang Ya stared at He Qianqian, rotating the remote control in front of her eyes. "Sister Qianqian, don''t listen to her." Bu Mengting tried to stop He Qianqian, but Zhang Ya immediately slapped her, knocking Bu Mengting unconscious with a single blow. "Make your choice now. I will count to three. If you don''t start disfiguring yourself by the time I reach three, I''ll detonate the explosives. One!" Zhang Ya shouted out loud and watched with excitement as He Qianqian struggled. Hmph, this bitch, how could she possibly disfigure herself for Lin Tian? The fact proves only I love Lin Tian the most. I would do anything for him, even die. Lin Tian belongs to me, Zhang Ya, alone. But what Zhang Ya didn''t expect was, before she could even count to two, He Qianqian had already begun. The dagger in her hand swiftly made a cut across her face. A red mark appeared on He Qianqian''s face, and soon bright red blood began seeping out. "Zhang Ya, let me tell you. I love Lin Tian and I can do anything for him. You don''t understand what love is at all." He Qianqian looked at Zhang Ya, the dagger in her hand making another bloody mark on her face. Tears sparkled in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall. However, it seemed like He Qianqian felt no pain as she continued making one cut after another. Soon, He Qianqian''s face was covered with bloody marks, with blood droplets falling to the ground continuously. "Qianqian!" Lin Tian''s eyes turned bloodshot! He felt completely stunned! "Ah!" With a roar, Lin Tian charged forward! "Lin Tian, what are you doing? If you take another step forward, I''ll detonate the bomb." Zhang Ya hadn''t anticipated that He Qianqian would actually disfigure herself, but now she was even more delighted. "Go ahead and detonate it. Today I must kill you." Every vein in Lin Tian''s body began to boil, his eyes turning a deep red. In his vision, every scene was tinged with blood. Suddenly, he moved. Zhang Ya instinctively tried to press the remote, barely beginning to move when a figure suddenly appeared in front of her. It was Lin Tian! He crossed the distance with unbelievable speed, striking the hand holding the remote with a punch. Zhang Ya didn''t have time to react before Lin Tian''s punch hit! Bang! The powerful force instantly blew Zhang Ya''s arm apart! The remote controller dropped with a snap! "Ah!" The severe pain made Zhang Ya scream. "Lin Tian, I will kill you." Having lost one arm, Zhang Ya seemed even more deranged. She started to fight Lin Tian using her two legs and remaining arm. Enraged, Lin Tian struck fiercely, and Zhang Ya couldn''t defend herself. Soon she was hit by Lin Tian with three punches and a kick, knocking her to the ground. Chapter 303 - 275: Zhang Ya Escapes "How is that possible, how can you be so strong?" Zhang Ya picked herself up from the ground, her face filled with disbelief. Originally, Zhang Ya thought she had acquired extraordinary abilities, and dealing with Lin Tian would be a piece of cake, completely subduing him under her feet. It was only upon truly clashing with him that she realized things were not as she had imagined. "Zhang Ya, you... you must die today!" In the fight with Zhang Ya, Lin Tian also felt that Zhang Ya indeed had obtained that clump of gray energy, and had become a superpowered individual. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No wonder Lin Tian had been unable to divine Bu Mengting and He Qianqian''s whereabouts before. With Lin Tian''s current level of divination, it would fail whenever it involved superpowered individuals. "Hmph, you think you can kill me?" Zhang Ya quickly retreated, keeping a distance from Lin Tian. She looked unwillingly at her arm broken by Lin Tian; the hand still clutched the remote control for the explosives. "You won''t be able to run!" Lin Tian chased after her, throwing out a punch. This punch concentrated all of Lin Tian''s strength; if it hit, Zhang Ya surely wouldn''t be able to withstand it. "Lin Tian, I''ve told you, you belong to me, sooner or later. I will come back!" Zhang Ya also realized that she probably couldn''t escape this punch, so she decisively used Instant Teleportation and vanished on the spot. Bang! Lin Tian''s punch hit the air! "Damn it!" Lin Tian watched as Zhang Ya teleported away, hitting his own chest with a fist, filled with regret. Today he hadn''t brought the Ancient Sword, without unleashing that one sword strike, it was simply impossible to keep Zhang Ya who possessed Instantaneous Movement. "Lin Tian, forget about that crazy woman. Come and check on Qianqian." Bu Mengting had woken up at some point, and upon seeing Lin Tian drive Zhang Ya away, she felt considerably relieved. But when she turned her head and saw He Qianqian''s face covered in blood, her heart immediately tightened. Without needing Bu Mengting to say it, Lin Tian also knew that he couldn''t catch up with Zhang Ya. Turning around, he went back to Bu Mengting and He Qianqian''s side. "Qianqian my dear wife, don''t worry, as long as I''m here, I won''t let anything happen to you." Lin Tian first laid He Qianqian and Bu Mengting down and untied the ropes around them, then he started checking He Qianqian''s injuries. Just now, He Qianqian had slashed her face with a dagger, leaving a dozen cuts. Although none were deep, she had lost quite a lot of blood. Most importantly, there might be scars on her face. For a beauty, that was the most devastating thing. "Lin Tian, you have to find a way to save Qianqian, she..." Bu Mengting began to cry uncontrollably at the sight of He Qianqian''s bloodstained face. Because of Lin Tian, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian had come to accept each other as sisters. He Qianqian, being the older, had taken great care of Bu Mengting. "Mengting my little wife, don''t cry. I have a way." Lin Tian thought of the Healing Water from last time; since it could help Bu Mengting detoxify, it should be able to treat He Qianqian''s injuries. He opened the system''s exchange interface and decisively used a Supernatural Point to exchange for Healing Water. Last time Bu Mengting was poisoned and needed to drink the Healing Water. This time He Qianqian had external injuries, so Lin Tian applied the Healing Water directly to He Qianqian''s face. The moment the Healing Water touched He Qianqian''s face, the wounds on her face quickly healed as if time was reversing, the blood was absorbed back into the wounds, and in the blink of an eye, the beauty of her face was restored and it seemed even smoother and more radiant than before. "My God, Lin Tian, what did you just use? Qianqian''s face has completely recovered." Bu Mengting, on the side, was stunned, and as a woman, she carefully observed that He Qianqian''s skin seemed even better now. Her eyes were filled with eagerness as she looked at Lin Tian. "This is Healing Water. But it''s incredibly rare, that was my last drop." Lin Tian saw the longing in Bu Mengting''s eyes for the Healing Water, but after all, it was exchanged using Supernatural Points. Now that Zhang Ya also had superpowers, Lin Tian had to save all his Supernatural Points to deal with Zhang Yan. "Stingy, I didn''t even ask for it, and you already say there is none left. By the way, Lin Tian, how did Zhang Ya become like this?" Lin Tian never told Bu Mengting that her previous poisoning was orchestrated by Zhang Ya. Even now, Bu Mengting didn''t fully understand the depth of Zhang Ya''s hatred for her and He Qianqian. "That woman has psychological issues. Remember how I saved her at the zoo last time? She asked for my phone number, then she found me several times, claiming she liked me and wanted me to abandon you two to become her boyfriend. Of course, I refused, and out of love-turned-hate, she wanted to kill you and He Qianqian. The poisoning incident before, that was her doing." Lin Tian decided not to keep the truth hidden anymore and laid everything out in the open. After hearing Lin Tian''s words, Bu Mengting''s eyes widened. "Oh my God, Zhang Ya is that crazy. But you, always spreading tender feelings everywhere. This time you''ve drawn out a disaster. But why did Zhang Ya become so powerful all of a sudden, feeling like Superman." This question, Lin Tian didn''t tell Bu Mengting. After all, Bu Mengting was just an ordinary person, and knowing too much would do her no good. Lin Tian feigned ignorance, saying he wasn''t quite clear either, but Zhang Ya was very dangerous, and he couldn''t let her continue to exist. "You want to kill Zhang Ya?" "If I don''t kill her, she will target you. With Zhang Ya''s current strength, you would be absolutely powerless to resist. Against Zhang Ya, you have no chance of fighting back at all." "You''re right. Then hurry up and go, I''ll take Qianqian back home, let''s not report this incident here to the police." Bu Mengting''s arrangements were not wrong, but Lin Tian''s mind was all on He Qianqian now. He was worried that something unexpected might happen to the two women again. He brought Bu Mengting and He Qianqian directly back to the rented house. "Where''s Zhang Ya?" Upon returning home, He Qianqian slowly woke up. Her first concern was not her own face but about Zhang Ya. "Zhang Ya was driven away by Lin Tian, Qianqian sis, don''t worry anymore." "Oh, right, my face." After hearing that Zhang Ya had been driven away by Lin Tian, He Qianqian finally had time to think about her face and hurriedly reached out to touch it. But there were no crisscrossing scars as she had imagined, only a face as flawless as white jade, smooth like silk. "How, how did this happen? Wasn''t I, wasn''t I disfigured? Is plastic surgery really that advanced now?" She even thought that Lin Tian had sent her for plastic surgery directly. "Qianqian my main wife, it wasn''t plastic surgery. I used Healing Holy Water to heal your face." After Lin Tian explained, He Qianqian wasn''t as curious as Bu Mengting. She just uttered an "oh" and didn''t ask where Lin Tian''s Healing Holy Water had come from. "Right, why would Zhang Ya do something like that? It''s as if she had gone crazy." Lin Tian explained everything to He Qianqian all over again, just as he had told Bu Mengting before. "To think there are women like that. Lin Tian, what do you plan to do next?" "I need to find Zhang Ya and then kill her." As Lin Tian spoke, his whole body''s aura erupted, emitting waves of killing intent. This was the first time He Qianqian and Bu Mengting had seen Lin Tian like this. "Lin Tian, don''t be like this, you look really scary right now." He Qianqian felt that Lin Tian''s current state was very unusual and offered a word of caution. "Qianqian my main wife, you and Mengting my secondary wife are my women. Since Zhang Ya dared to make a move on you, I will definitely not let her off. Rest assured, I know what I''m doing. I''m going to look for Zhang Ya now; you two stay in the house and don''t move." After finishing, Lin Tian went to another room and took out the Ancient Sword. To deal with Zhang Ya, who could use Instant Teleportation, only this sword could kill her. However, since Lin Tian had taken the two women home, a lot of time had passed, and Zhang Ya had long since fled to some unknown place. In the vast Wu''an City, even with superpowers, Lin Tian couldn''t possibly search every place. Stepping outside, Lin Tian felt the night breeze on his face, and his mind began to clear a bit. He must find someone to help; he definitely couldn''t find Zhang Ya on his own. The first person he thought of was Chen Yixuan, but Lin Tian immediately dismissed the idea. Chen Yixuan''s influence was too small; he needed to find Zhong Guo. Chen Yixuan had said that Zhong Guo had already been promoted to department head. The head of the Public Security Department should be able to mobilize the entire police force of Wu''an City. Zhong Guo had just finished work when a few subordinates tried to persuade him to go out for dinner, but he declined. Having just taken his position as department head, he was not too familiar with personnel matters and took the same approach to all the subordinates trying to curry favor with himif he could avoid them, he would. Just as he arrived home, Zhong Guo stopped at his front door. "Department Head Zhong, long time no see." "Lin Tian? What made you think to look for me?" Zhong Guo was certainly aware of who Lin Tian was; in his mind, Lin Tian was an extremely mysterious person. "I have an important matter to discuss with Department Head Zhong. Let''s find a place to talk." "Then please come inside and take a seat." Zhong Guo gestured invitingly and let Lin Tian into his home. "Lao Zhong, you''re back?" Right upon entering, a ******** greeted him, who according to her appearance, seemed to be Zhong Guo''s spouse. "Eh, who is this?" "Oh, a friend of mine. We have something to discuss, you go about your business; don''t mind us." Zhong Guo casually replied, pulling Lin Tian into the study and then directly locking the door. "Speak plainly, what''s the matter?" "Department Head Zhong, you should know about a criminal named Luo Li, right?" "Luo Li? Of course. Some time ago, that Luo Li really gave me a headache. If it weren''t for Xiao Chen, I nearly lost my position as department head." Zhong Guo also felt a bit unlucky; having just become the department head, he encountered such a brazen criminal as Luo Li. During the days when Luo Li was on the loose, he was called in for questioning by the city leaders every day and couldn''t hold his head up high. Fortunately, in the end, Luo Li was shot and killed by Chen Yixuan, which ironically turned into a good thing. Not only did Chen Yixuan receive credit, but Zhong Guo himself was praised for strong leadership. These days, Zhong Guo could be described as triumphant, firmly securing his position as department head. "If you know about Luo Li, then you must be aware that Luo Li wasn''t an ordinary person, right?" Chapter 304 - 276 Whats there to fear? "Lin Tian, you seem to know quite a bit about Luo Li''s situation." Actually, Zhong Guo only found out that Luo Li wasn''t an ordinary person after Chen Yixuan had shot and killed him. After Luo Li was killed, someone from above actually came specifically to talk to Chen Yixuan. Later, Zhong Guo received the news that Chen Yixuan might be promoted exceptionally, as Luo Li was not an ordinary person but a superpowered individual with a superpower. "Of course, because Luo Li was killed by me." There''s no use beating around the bush. If he wanted Zhong Guo to help, he had to make Zhong Guo realize the danger posed by Zhang Ya. This was the strategy Lin Tian had thought of on his way here. "Oh, I was wondering how little Chen could have possibly killed Luo Li. So it was your doing. But now that Luo Li is dead, are you coming to me to claim credit?" At first, Zhong Guo thought Lin Tian had come to claim credit. But Lin Tian shook his head. "I''m not interested in credit. What I''m here to tell you today is something else. When Luo Li died, a grey Ability Energy Sphere flew out of his body. I guessed that must be an Ability Energy Sphere. Whoever gets it will have the same superpower as Luo Li. But unfortunately, I let the Ability Energy Sphere escape. Now someone else has gotten hold of it, and it''s a crazed personanother Luo Li is about to emerge." Lin Tian had also agonized over whether to tell Zhong Guo about this situation. Since there was a Luo Li, Lin Tian suspected there were probably many more superpowered individuals, especially someone in as high a position as Zhong Guo, who likely knew some secrets. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Another Luo Li? Is what you''re saying true?" After the matter with Luo Li was settled last time, the people from above specifically found Zhong Guo and told him to report immediately if he encountered such a situation again. They would send someone to deal with these superpowered individuals. "Yes, I''m sure of it. She has inherited Luo Li''s superpower and also his recklessness and madness." Lin Tian briefed Zhong Guo on what had just happened. Zhong Guo was shocked to hear that Zhang Ya had filled an abandoned factory with explosives. If the explosives were successfully detonated, he, the head of the police department, would be done for. "So, this Zhang Ya is indeed as dangerous as Luo Li. I must report this immediately and request support." "There''s no need for that now. I''ve already injured Zhang Ya. What I need you to do now, Director Zhong, is to dispatch the police to search for Zhang Ya''s whereabouts. Zhang Ya is too dangerous. Every second she''s alive could bring catastrophic destruction to Wu''an City." "I fully agree with you. Well then, I will report to the higher-ups while dispatching police forces to search for Zhang Ya." Lin Tian nodded. As the head of the police department, Zhong Guo had discovered this matter and had to report it to the higher-ups. "It''s all on you now, Director Zhong. I''ll go out and try my luck. Notify me immediately if you have any news." After Lin Tian left, Zhong Guo also left his house and made several calls to his subordinates on the way. By the time he arrived at the police department, everyone was there and he directly assigned the mission. Soon, the police forces of Wu''an City sprang into action. Lin Tian was wandering casually on the streets, hoping to bump into Zhang Ya by luck. But Lin Tian soon gave up idling about. With no news from Zhong Guo, Lin Tian was getting anxious. He found a secluded place, planning to use divination. Lin Tian''s divination skills were somewhat low-level; when the target was a superpowered individual, his divination was very unlikely to succeed. But Lin Tian was desperate this time. If he didn''t find Zhang Ya soon and she recovered from her injuries, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian would be in danger again. He couldn''t be with the two women all the time, and Zhang Ya had many opportunities to strike. One divination attempt, ineffective. Two attempts, still ineffective. Three attempts, still ineffective. ... Lin Tian didn''t know how many times he had attempted divination; when he once again used a special technique to make the three coins spin, the spin wasn''t as cool as before, wobbling down after a few twists. "Pfft!" A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out, and Lin Tian''s face turned pale as he collapsed to the ground. He clenched his fist tightly and smashed it hard against the ground. "Zhang Ya, I won''t let you off." Though he said this, Lin Tian knew he couldn''t go on. Otherwise, even if he got news of Zhang Ya, with his current state, it was uncertain who would fall when confronting her. After contacting Zhong Guo again, Zhong Guo said he still hadn''t found any trace of Zhang Ya. It seemed that Zhang Ya, knowing Lin Tian wouldn''t let her off, likely used Instantaneous Movement to flee and had been running non-stop, leaving Wu''an City. Otherwise, it was impossible for Zhong Guo to have not even a shred of information. Realizing that it was impossible to find Zhang Ya, Lin Tian didn''t go home but found a hotel to stay in overnight to recover his strength. His forceful use of divination had taken its toll. If he went straight home, he would definitely cause the two women to worry. In the morning, Lin Tian had recovered his spirits. Zhong Guo''s call came in. "How is it? Have you found Zhang Ya?" "We found her, but..." Director Zhong''s tone didn''t seem to carry any good news. "But what?" "The clue we got is that Zhang Ya has already left Wu''an City." "Since you''ve tracked down the clue, you should know where she went, right?" Lin Tian was determined to chase and kill Zhang Ya. "Zhang Ya has already left the country, to be precise, she has left Huaxia." "What? She actually ran off abroad!" Lin Tian was stunned, realizing that if she had fled abroad, he would not be able to continue the pursuit. This Zhang Ya, she was indeed decisive. "Do you know which country she went to?" "We only know it''s in Western Europe, but the specific country is unclear." Western Europe had many countries; it seemed that this was all the information Director Zhong could provide. This time, Zhang Ya truly escaped. But since Zhang Ya was gone, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian should temporarily be safe. "I got it, Director Zhong, thank you very much for your help this time." After exchanging pleasantries with Director Zhong, Lin Tian hung up the phone. Zhang Ya actually fled abroad, it seemed she was aware that Lin Tian would stop at nothing to kill her. She indeed had the foresight. As long as Zhang Ya was alive, Lin Tian couldn''t rest easy, for with her character, once healed, she would definitely return. Next time, Zhang Ya would be even more terrifying, as she would have known Lin Tian''s strength. She definitely wouldn''t face Lin Tian head-on, like this time, but would instead directly target the two women. He must find her before Zhang Ya recovered from her injuries. But when it came to foreign affairs, Lin Tian was entirely clueless. After pondering for a while and coming up with nothing, Lin Tian returned to his rented house. "Lin Tian, have you come back?" Both women had already gotten up, dressed in nightgowns. Bu Mengting opened the door. Standing at the doorway, through her sheer nightgown, Lin Tian could see that Bu Mengting was actually bare underneath. Her ample breasts, unrestrained, swayed enticingly. Lin Tian slipped right in, then closed the door behind him. Subsequently, he reached out, pulling Bu Mengting into his embrace. "Yes, I''m back. Did you sleep well last night?" Lin Tian thought He Qianqian was asleep, so he moved gently. But when he set Bu Mengting down, he noticed He Qianqian''s body tremble for some reason. "Qianqian, my big wife, you''re not being honest. Pretending to sleepI''ll see how I shall punish you today." Lin Tian tore a cup and pounced directly on He Qianqian. The three of them skipped breakfast and romped until noon. They only got up at midday, dressed, and went out to a restaurant for lunch. "A lot has happened these past few days, but now things are finally winding down. Today we should really relax." "Why are things winding down? Didn''t you take care of Zhang Ya last night?" Bu Mengting lacked He Qianqian''s composure; although He Qianqian had already thought of this, she had not asked Lin Tian about it. But Bu Mengting was different, she hadn''t considered it before, and now when she heard Lin Tian mention winding down, she remembered Zhang Ya''s issue. "No, Zhang Ya escaped." "Ah, so will she come back after she''s healed?" It was a question all three had the answer to. Lin Tian said with certainty, "That crazy woman will definitely come back. And the next time she does, she''ll probably strike at you two directly." This was Lin Tianyi''s greatest concern. He wasn''t afraid of Zhang Ya''s superpower, but he did worry about her targeting his two women. "What''s there to fear? Our man is so powerful, if he could drive away Zhang Ya once, he can do it twice." He Qianqian, out of character, clung to Lin Tian''s waist, expressing her confidence in Lin Tian with her body. "Right, Lin Tian, you can definitely do it. I believe in you too." Bu Mengting also hugged Lin Tian, and he silently resolved in his heart to find and deal with Zhang Ya before she could return. To deal with Zhang Ya, Lin Tian couldn''t afford to be passive; he had to take the initiative. Because he didn''t want to put Bu Mengting and He Qianqian in danger. Chapter 305 - 277 Deep Lessons "It''s been so long since the three of us went out together, let''s go shopping." He Qianqian said. Seeing that the two women were somewhat depressed because of Zhang Ya''s situation, Lin Tian suggested they all go shopping together. "I don''t want to go shopping, I want to visit your university. I want to recapture the feelings from my college days, otherwise, I feel like I''m getting old." He Qianqian suddenly proposed to visit Wu''an University. Neither Lin Tian nor Bu Mengting would refuse, and since they lived close to the university, they walked there hand in hand. "This is the Experimental Building." S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian pointed at a red building and introduced it to He Qianqian. Since graduation, He Qianqian had been teaching and didn''t have much time to wander around. Now, walking around the university with Lin Tian and Bu Mengting, she suddenly felt as though she had returned to her college days. "What''s that building over there?" He Qianqian asked, pointing at a white building. "That''s the auditorium where we hold events," Lin Tian replied. After a tour of Wu''an University, He Qianqian said she needed to return to school. When Lin Tian had coaxed He Qianqian into coming here, she had only taken three days off, and it was about time she went back. "Qianqian, don''t go back. I''m worried..." Lin Tian had just started speaking when He Qianqian interrupted him. "Lin Tian, you don''t need to say more. I''m not scared by someone like Zhang Ya. I believe that my man will protect me." Hearing He Qianqian''s words, Lin Tian was instantly silenced. After sending He Qianqian off, Bu Mengting said she also wanted to return to the dormitory, but Lin Tian disagreed. "Mengting, my little wife, what do you mean by this? Qianqian, the big wife, is going back to work at the school. Since we both study at Wu''an University, why are you going back to the dormitory? Isn''t our house right here?" "Uh, I think it''s better if we still stay in the dorms during the school term," Bu Mengting replied before trying to make a run for it. Of course, Lin Tian didn''t give Bu Mengting the opportunity to escape and quickly grabbed hold of her. "Mengting, my little wife, looks like you need a good talking-to. Tonight I''m going to sort you out properly." "Are you still going back to the dormitory or not?" Soon, Bu Mengting gave in and agreed not to return to the dorm. What followed was naturally a passionate night. The next day, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting got back to normal. They attended different classes, so they parted ways. During class, Lin Tian was constantly thinking about how to strike first. If he could contact a foreign intelligence organization, he should be able to locate Zhang Ya effectively. "Lin Tian, what are you thinking about?" Guo Rong noticed Lin Tian was daydreaming in class and nudged him. Guo Rong, looking somewhat lecherous, pointed at a girl in red in the row of seats to the right. Lin Tian glanced over and could only see her backside, which was indeed well-shaped. Especially from their view, they could see the girl''s buttocks, which were full and round. "If you like what you see, take action. What good is it just thinking about it in your head?" "It''s not that I lack confidence, I''m just not you. I''m a foodie, you know. Chasing girls and stuff, I''m really not good at it." Indeed, Guo Rong was a foodie, and he began to attack his stash of snacks again. Maybe Guo Rong wasn''t actually interested in the girl, he just appreciated beautiful women, his true love was undoubtedly the snacks he held in his hands. After class, Lin Tian planned to find Bu Mengting. The incident with Zhang Ya had truly frightened him, and he had to see Bu Mengting whenever he had the time. At that moment, Bu Mengting was indeed having some trouble. Just as she and Guo''er had left the classroom, they were blocked by Ning Cheng. This time Ning Cheng was not alone; he had brought several people with him. Ning Cheng had pursued Bu Mengting quite gentlemanly at first. But having been beaten by Lin Tian and losing even worse in swimming, being eliminated in the group stage of the swimming competition, hit Ning Cheng hard. Thus, he decided to seek revenge against Lin Tian and Bu Mengting. It just so happened that a few of his close buddies had arrived in Wu''an City to hang out with him, and these were his true friends whom he had known since childhood. Each of these buddies was an expert! Ning Cheng planned to use this opportunity to conquer Bu Mengting. "Mengting, please accept this bouquet of roses. I''m giving you just one to say that my love for you is wholehearted. Be my girlfriend, please. Lin Tian isn''t satisfied with just you; he''s got other women too. Staying with him is nothing but suffering. Trust me, leave him and come with me instead. He can''t give you the happiness you deserve." Ning Cheng''s buddies stepped aside, enclosing Bu Mengting and Zhang Guo''er in the middle. "Ning Cheng, how many times do I have to tell you, I don''t like you, my boyfriend is Lin Tian. No matter what you say, my boyfriend will always be Lin Tian. Move aside right now, or you''ll regret it when Lin Tian gets here." Bu Mengting slapped away the roses in Ning Cheng''s hand and tried to walk away, pulling Zhang Guo''er with her. "No rush to leave, ladies! The weather''s so nice today, and we friends would like to invite the beauties for a walk to clear your minds." Unexpectedly, Ning Cheng''s men blocked Bu Mengting''s path directly. Their gazes brazenly swept over Bu Mengting and Zhang Guo''er. "What do you think you''re doing? This is a university, if you don''t move aside now, I''m going to call the police." "So what if it''s a university? Can the police control who we love freely? Right, guys?" "Exactly, we''re in love freely, they can''t meddle in this." The men spoke frivolously, some even dared to lay hands on Bu Mengting. Just then, a figure suddenly appeared. "Dare to trouble my woman, you''re looking for death!" Lin Tian slowly retracted his fist, and the moment Bu Mengting saw Lin Tian, her eyes lit up. "Lin Tian, these guys are hooligans, teach them a good lesson." Lin Tian had just arrived when he saw the group of men blocking Bu Mengting and even trying to take advantage of her. He immediately rushed over at top speed and prevented those losers from succeeding. At this moment, Ning Cheng, seeing Lin Tian had arrived, instinctively felt a bit afraid. However, remembering his buddies around him, Ning Cheng regained his courage. Even if Lin Tian was formidable, there was just one of him, and he was surrounded by many brothers, he couldn''t believe they wouldn''t be able to take down just one person. "It''s him, the jerk who hit me last time." "Ning Cheng, you''re such a wimp, to be scared by this wretched stick. Brothers, let''s do it together, beat him up!" Ning Cheng''s buddies immediately surrounded Lin Tian, emboldened by their numbers. But soon, they couldn''t act so arrogantly. Lin Tian, unafraid, faced several of them head-on. Not one of the guys could touch even the hem of Lin Tian''s clothes before they were all laid out by him. Moreover, each of their faces was turned into a pig''s head by Lin Tian, who had deliberately targeted their faces. In the end, only Ning Cheng was left. "Ning Cheng, I really admire you for daring to come after my woman again. This time, I''m going to teach you a memorable lesson." As Lin Tian spoke, he launched a kick, aiming right for Ning Cheng''s crotch. Already quite fearful of Lin Tian, Ning Cheng grew pale at the sight of this kick. Lacking any will to resist, he only thought about how to escape. "Aaah!" With a miserable scream, Ning Cheng still couldn''t escape and Lin Tian''s kick hit him right where it hurt. Lately, the situation with Zhang Ya had left Lin Tian feeling quite frustrated and angry. As Ning Cheng kept provoking Bu Mengting repeatedly, Lin Tian decided to teach Ning Cheng a harsh lesson. "You, you..." "Lin Tian, let me tell you, this isn''t over; I''ll remember you," Ning Cheng said as he left, pompously issuing a few words of defiance, but Lin Tian didn''t care in the slightest. If Ning Cheng really had the guts, he wouldn''t have barked threats; he would have fought then and there. "Lin Tian, you''re so awesome. Mengting, you''re so luckyI''m so envious of you," Zhang Guo''er said. She had been terrified when surrounded by the men and even had a small indiscretion forced upon her by one of them. Zhang Guo''er also harbored intense hatred towards Ning Cheng and his posse. "Of course! This is my man, Bu Mengting''s man. That Ning Cheng is just too disgusting." Bu Mengting leaned on Lin Tian''s shoulder, feeling inexplicably safe by his side. "Yeah, I used to think Ning Cheng was a tall, rich, and handsome guy, but it turns out he''s only bright on the outside but dark on the inside." Zhang Guo''er grumbled, it seemed that she might have had some thoughts about Ning Cheng before, but now she had clearly seen Ning Cheng''s true colors. Chapter 306 - 278 Shadow Night fell, and in the rented house where Lin Tian lived, he stealthily got up, glanced at Bu Mengting who was sound asleep in the bed, and then tiptoed out of the room. Zhang Ya had fled abroad, but Lin Tian knew that to put an end to this situation, Zhang Ya had to disappear from this world. However, to track down Zhang Ya''s whereabouts, the help of some intelligence organizations was necessary. These past few days, Lin Tian had not been idle and had finally found an organization called Shadow. This organization was a global intelligence agency. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shadow dealt with information ranging from investigating affairs to state secrets. As long as you could pay the price, they could even find out what color underwear the First Lady of M country was wearing. But because of this, Shadow also had many enemies, and their leader was called Ghost Shadow. To this day, the world didn''t know whether this "shadow" was male or female, young or old. With Shadow''s capabilities, it shouldn''t be too difficult to locate Zhang Ya. Lin Tian thought this as he followed the information he had received and made his way to an underground casino. This casino, on the surface, was just a casino, but in reality, it was one of Shadow''s branches in Wu''an City. At this moment, the entire underground casino was bustling with noise as gamblers, red-faced and eager, kept their eyes fixed on their chips. As the casino''s owner, A-San should have been partying with a few beauties, but instead, he stood trembling in front of a person wrapped in a black robe with a black cloth covering their face, not daring to breathe too heavily. "A-San, did you hear anything?" The person in the black robe made a listening gesture and suddenly asked. A-San heard the voice of the person in the black robe for the first time, speaking in Mandarin, the voice deep and hoarse. The voice of the person in the black robe must have been altered somehow. Just from the voice alone, A-San couldn''t determine the true age of the person in the black robe. "Ah, what? I only heard the voices of those gamblers upstairs." A-San had run this underground casino for many years, and he prided himself on being able to gauge a person with just a few looks. However, in front of this person in the black robe, he felt an inexplicable pressure and couldn''t begin to guess the person''s true intentions. He had only felt this kind of situation during his student days when facing his teachers. "Yes, the sound of those gamblers gambling, such a marvelous sound." "Ah, yes. Truly marvelous." A-San couldn''t figure out the intentions of the person in the black robe, but he knew how to flatter them. "With the cover of these gamblers, our branch will be very safe. A-San, do you know why I personally came to Wu''an this time?" "I don''t know." A-San shook his head, and the person in the black robe seemed pleased with his response, but they did not intend to reveal their purpose. "It''s best that way. I don''t want others to guess my actions and intentions. This way, I can appear and disappear unpredictably." As the leader of Shadow, Ghost Shadow had been extremely cautious these past few years. Over the years, the information circulated by Shadow had attracted the attention of several major countries, which had even begun actions to eliminate Shadow. Within Shadow, there were voices suggesting that Ghost Shadow should not touch sensitive information. But Ghost Shadow refused. As a global intelligence agency, they believed all information was tradable. No one could stop Shadow. This was their lifelong ideal. Of course, they were also aware of the dangers, which had made them even more secretive over the years. Inside Shadow, there were very few people who had seen Ghost Shadow''s true face, and outsiders didn''t even know who had seen it. Even A-San, the leader of Shadow''s Wu''an branch, didn''t know much about Ghost Shadow. Some said Ghost Shadow was a man, an old man in his seventies or eighties. Some said Ghost Shadow was actually a woman, only seventeen or eighteen years old. Others said Ghost Shadow wasn''t just one person, but several. In short, no one knew Ghost Shadow''s real identity. "The leader is wise." A-San timely delivered another compliment. Ghost Shadow waved their hand, indicating for A-San to stop. "Tell me, what''s worth paying attention to in Wu''an City recently?" As an intelligence organization, they were not interested in ordinary news or entertainment gossip. They paid attention to real and valuable intelligence. "Recently, some incidents have occurred in Wu''an City. According to the intelligence we''ve collected, there should be superpowered individuals appearing." Indeed, A-San was just the leader of a small branch of Shadow in Wu''an, and yet he was aware of the existence of superpowered individuals. One could imagine how strong Shadow''s intelligence-gathering ability was. Hearing about the appearance of superpowered individuals, the person in the black robe''s gaze intensified. "Give me the details." "About a month ago, the police station cracked a large gang of thieves. The TV stations and various reports all said that Wu''an City would no longer have thieves. But on the very day the newspapers published the story, a thief named Luo Li appeared. He not only stole things but also left a note..." A-San was reporting the intelligence about Luo Li, including Chen Yixuan''s final killing of Luo Li. "That female police officer managed to kill Luo Li?" Ghost Shadow heard the problem at once. A-San shook his head. "According to the intelligence we''ve collected, we''re over ninety percent sure that it wasn''t Chen Yixuan who killed Luo Li. It should have been a college student named Lin Tian." If Lin Tian had been there, he would have been astonished. When he killed Luo Li, there was clearly no one around. How could A-San conjecture that it was Lin Tian who killed Luo Li? "A college student?" ``` "Lin Tian is very unusual; he''s a notable figure at school and has been displaying lots of abnormal behavior lately. We''re gathering more information on him, and if nothing goes wrong, he should also be a superpowered individual. But do superpowered individuals really exist in this world?" Ghost Shadow was very satisfied with A-San''s performance. "Regardless of whether Lin Tian is a superpowered individual or not, A-San, you need to have someone contact him." "I''ve already made contact with him through certain channels; it seems he also needs our information." "Well done. For such special people, we must first establish a good relationship with them. Then we can obtain more valuable information." Clearly, Ghost Shadow was testing A-San, when suddenly there arose a commotion from the casino. Ghost Shadow, who was highly sensitive to sounds, immediately felt something was wrong. "A-San, did you leak my whereabouts?" "Boss, I have no idea what''s happening. I''m going to check it out right now. If you don''t trust me, you can leave first," A-San replied. A-San had been in the casino for many years, and naturally also noticed that something was off about the noise upstairs. Just as he was about to head up, suddenly the door burst open. Two men in black charged in. "Pfft! Pfft!" The sounds of the silenced pistol hitting objects were extremely soft, and Ghost Shadow and A-San dodged to the side simultaneously. "I believe you now, A-San. Your information gathering is not bad, but your security is way too weak." "Boss, you go first. I''ll hold them off," A-San shouted at Ghost Shadow, taking out a pistol and immediately returning fire at the two men in black. "Hehe, still want to run?" At that moment, a strongman entered the room. The strongman was over two meters tall, with an extremely burly physique, and his arms as thick as an adult''s thighs. "It seems you were well prepared. My Shadow Guards haven''t raised any alarm till now; looks like you''ve completely taken them out, haven''t you?" But Ghost Shadow didn''t seem to be in a hurry to run away. "Truly worthy of the name ''Ghost Shadow.'' Even now, you remain so calm. I admire you for that, but today, I still need to take your head. It''s worth a lot." The strongman stared at Ghost Shadow, his eyes emitting a beast-like, captivating glow. "Try to capture him alive if possible, but if it comes to it, you can open fire." Obviously, the branch in Wu''an City had probably discovered them long ago yet allowed them to exist. They were probably waiting to catch a bigger fish by casting a long line. Now that the big fish had arrived, it was time to close the net. "Pfft! Pfft!" With two sounds, the men in black standing beside the strongman fell to the ground. A-San made a cool gesture with his pistol. "Well done, A-San, nice shooting," Ghost Shadow complimented. Previously, Ghost Shadow had suspected that it was A-San who had betrayed him, but now he fully trusted that A-San hadn''t betrayed him. "Damn it, don''t hold back anymore. Go for Ghost Shadow, dead or alive." At this point, Ghost Shadow and A-San were clearly unable to withstand the onslaught. The people brought by the strongman found their opportunity, knocked them over, and tied them up. The strongman walked over to Ghost Shadow, who was tied up like a rice dumpling. "The legendary leader of the Shadow, nobody knows his true face. Today, I want to see what kind of ghost you really look like?" The strongman reached out to pull off Ghost Shadow''s mask. "If I were you, I would stop all your actions immediately," Lin Tian said. Just at that moment, a figure rushed in from outside, the two men in black at the door couldn''t even react before they were sent flying by Lin Fei''s punches. This time, Lin Tian didn''t hold back at all. He took down two men in black with just one move each. On his way in from the outside, he encountered over a dozen men in black and effortlessly took them down. "Kid, do you know what you''re doing?" the strongman asked with a deep voice. "Of course, I do. I didn''t want to interfere today, but I have some matters that require the help of the Shadows. You''re just unlucky," Lin Tian replied. "Well then, don''t blame us for being rude," the strongman said. With the strongman''s order, more and more men in black appeared, surrounding Lin Tian. Some went to attack Lin Tian, while the rest went after Ghost Shadow and A-San. The strongman hadn''t expected Lin Tian to divide his forces, and now he was going to pay a heavy price for that. Lin Tian went full force, truly a case of ''when gods obstruct, slay gods; when Buddhas obstruct, slay Buddhas.'' The pistols on the men in black became useless decorations; at Lin Tian''s speed, nobody could hit him with a gun. Gradually, the strongman began to realize something was amiss and couldn''t help but take action against Lin Tian himself. ``` Chapter 307 - 279: Retreat Route The burly man had thought that joining the battle, even if he might not subdue Lin Tian, he would be able to restrain him. However, the reality was extremely brutal, his joining did nothing to stop Lin Tian. Lin Tian, relying on the advantage of speed, first took down all the men in black and only then did he deal with the burly man. The burly man indeed had some skills, but he only lasted a few more moves than the men in black before Lin Tian knocked him over. "Help!" Just then, Ah San and Ghost Shadow were in dire straits, facing over a dozen men in black, both having sustained injuries. Ah San had taken a bullet in the shoulder, while Ghost Shadow had been shot in the thigh. The men in black had cornered the two. Seeing Lin Tian''s bravery, Ah San immediately yelled out for help. "Protect yourselves, I''ll deal with them." Lin Tian charged at the men in black, shouting as he ran. "Your leader is down, do you still want to continue?" When the men in black heard Lin Tian''s words, their attack slowed, and they immediately noticed that the burly man was down, his life hanging by a thread. They had just witnessed Lin Tian''s ghost-like speed, which was simply not something their handguns could contend with. However, they still didn''t retreat but instead rushed crazily toward Ghost Shadow and Ah San. "Seeking death!" Enraged, Lin Tian''s speed doubled, and several of the men in black didn''t even reach Ghost Shadow and Ah San before being knocked down by Lin Tian one by one. After dealing with the last of the men in black, Lin Tian approached Ghost Shadow and Ah San. "Who among you is in charge of the shadow division?" "I, my name is Ah San, I''m in charge here. Lin Tian, are you here for me today?" "You actually know I''m Lin Tian?" Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian was stunned. He had never met this Ah San, yet Ah San had called out his name without hesitation. The intelligence capabilities of the Shadow were indeed exceptional. Lin Tian''s expectations of getting information about Zhang Ya from the Shadow increased. "Recently in Wu''an City, there have been several major events involving you." Ghost Shadow had been silent the whole time, letting Ah San speak for him. "The reputation of the Shadow is well-deserved, but we can''t stay here long, the police should be arriving soon. Let''s change locations to talk." The recent gunfire had likely alerted the authorities who would soon intervene. Lin Tian wanted to discuss matters with the Shadow, naturally without police interference. "Mr. Lin, you are absolutely right, I have a secret passage here that leads to a safe place. Follow me." Ah San had taken a bullet to the shoulder, his entire shoulder soaked in blood, but his face showed no sign of pain, as if the person who took the bullet wasn''t him. He supported Ghost Shadow as they entered a dark room inside. This place seemed to be an underground casino used to monitor the entire casino, with dozens of monitors observing every corner of the casino. "This way, please!" Under Ah San''s lead, the three quickly arrived in a lounge. Ah San flipped a switch, then tapped lightly above it. The floor of the lounge suddenly split open to reveal a square entrance, and a staircase twisted down into the dark, unclear below. "Going through this tunnel will take us to a safe place." "Let me help you support him; you''re injured too." Lin Tian saw Ah San still needed to take care of Ghost Shadow, who had an injured leg, and offered to help. But Ah San hesitated, as Ghost Shadow was the leader of the Shadow and his safety was much more critical than Ah San''s life. If possible, Ah San would definitely not entrust Ghost Shadow''s care to someone else. "Mr. Lin, then I''ll trouble you." Ghost Shadow, however, readily agreed, allowing Lin Tian to support him as they descended into the secret passage. Once inside the passage, Ah San felt for the switch and closed the entrance to the tunnel. "Once closed from inside the tunnel, the switches above will be disabled. To open the tunnel entrance, you must exit through this tunnel." Ah San couldn''t help but boast, clearly proud of his design. "It''s a pity, I''m afraid this place won''t be usable anymore," Ah San had been running an underground casino, and now with the shootout, there was no way he could return. However, there wasn''t much disappointment on Ah San''s face. "No matter, the place can be replaced, but the people are what''s most important." This time, by bravely saving Ghost Shadow, Ah San might be able to further advance his position as the head of this division. In reality, the true savior of Ghost Shadow was Lin Tian, but since Lin Tian was not part of the Shadow, most of the credit would fall on Ah San. "By the way, Mr. Lin, you came looking for me for something? You saved my life this time, so please feel free to ask anything." Lin Tian didn''t just say it casually, this time he really saved Ghost Shadow, which equated to saving the entire underworld. Lin Tian didn''t know, that the man who only showed his eyes was the leader of the underworld, Ghost Shadow. He merely felt that this fortuitous rescue of the person in charge of Wu''an''s underworld division meant his negotiation about finding Zhang Ya should now be easier. "Don''t say it like that. I came to the underworld today because I need your help. It''s complicated and can''t be explained in haste. Let''s find a safe place first and tend to your wounds." "Yes, yes, let''s get moving." The tunnel was long, and according to Lin Tian''s feeling, it must have gone directly from the underground casino they had just left, crossed the street, and reached the opposite side. Soon, Lin Tian surprisingly saw an elevator. It was an elevator specifically used for this secret passage. After getting on the elevator, Ah San pressed a red button inside. The secret passage they had just passed through made a loud bang, as if it had been filled in immediately. "That place is no longer of use, but who would have thought, we haven''t gone far, just across the street." The elevator didn''t go down but went up instead. Soon, it reached the top floor, and when the elevator opened, Lin Tian found himself and the two others had arrived in a luxurious room. "Third Master, what happened?" A beautiful OL dressed in a white shirt and pencil skirt approached. The woman was probably in her mid-twenties, with a curvaceous figure and delicate facial features. "First, tend our injuries." The beautiful woman naturally started by treating Ah San''s wounds. Ah San was about to let her treat Ghost Shadow first, but a look from Ghost Shadow stopped him. Ah San immediately understood that Ghost Shadow didn''t want others to know his identity and wanted Ah San to take charge here. The beautiful woman seemed to have been professionally trained. She took out a small medical kit, grabbed a small knife, cut open Ah San''s clothes first, and then directly removed the bullet. Her technique was extremely professional, and Ah San didn''t utter a sound during the entire process. "Hurry and treat him too, see if you can save his leg." A few minutes later, Ah San''s shoulder was bandaged, and he immediately ordered the beautiful woman to tend to Ghost Shadow''s gunshot wound on his leg. Compared to the wound on Ah San''s shoulder, the leg wound was easier to treat, and it was bandaged in about ten minutes. "Alright, take care of these things. We might have to stay here for a few days. Don''t let anyone else in." "Yes, Third Master." At this moment, Lin Tian was standing in front of a large floor-to-ceiling window, looking through the glass at the opposite side. Sirens flashed from about a dozen police cars, which had completely surrounded the area across the street. People were continuously being escorted out by the police. But who would have thought that the leader of the underground casino was watching them from a location less than two hundred meters away from the scene? "Your escape route is ingeniously designed. I guess no one would expect that you hadn''t gone far but were hiding right here." "You flatter me. In our line of work, the risks are high, and if we aren''t well-prepared, lives are easily lost. By the way, Mr. Lin, what exactly do you need from us?" Since Ghost Shadow had no intention of revealing his identity, Ah San took charge. Lin Tian glanced suspiciously at Ghost Shadow, wondering about his real identity since Ah San hadn''t forgotten to take him along while escaping and seemed to hold great respect for him. He didn''t ponder much, as his involvement with the underworld was solely to obtain information about Zhang Ya through them. "How much information do you underworld have on me, and do you know everything recent that''s related to me?" "The last piece of information about you seemed to be that you were searching for a woman named Zhang Ya." "It''s really the underworld, knowing even that! Truly worthy of the famous intelligence agency!" "It''s not that our capability is strong. That night, the entire Wu''an police force was mobilizedit was such a big fuss, it would be hard not to know." That day, Lin Tian had sought out Zhong Guo, mobilizing all of Wu''an City''s police force, but the results were still grim. "I need to find a person, a very dangerous person; I must find her and kill her." Lin Tian''s expression suddenly turned cold, and the temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees. "Is it Zhang Ya?" "Exactly. I know the rules of the underworld; state your price for the information, but I need detailed intelligence on her whereabouts after she escaped from Wu''an." Ah San remained silent, frowned in thought, secretly glancing at Ghost Shadow. "You saved my life, so our underworld can offer you one service free of charge." Ghost Shadow spoke, his voice still hoarse. Lin Tian was startled and turned to look at Ah San. "Mr. Lin, this gentleman is an important figure in our underworld. He happened to visit me today. We didn''t expect to be ambushed. If it weren''t for you, Mr. Lin, it wouldn''t have been just me; even our underworld''s big shot might have fallen here. This man can fully represent our underworld." Observing this important figure, Lin Tian could sense that although the man was concealed in a robe, the eyes that were visible were bright and authoritative, reflecting the dignity of long-held power. "Then I must thank you. I hope that you can quickly gather the intelligence on Zhang Ya, as she is very important to me. Whatever funds you need, feel free to contact me." "Mr. Lin, as I said earlier, our underworld can provide you this service once for free. Rest assured, I can notify our headquarters right now to start gathering intelligence on Zhang Ya immediately." Chapter 308 - 280: Im Responsible This time, Ghost Shadow almost fell, and if it weren''t for Lin Tian''s appearance, he might already have become a corpse, lying opposite. For Ghost Shadow, who always cherishes life, this was an enormous favor from Qi Tian. He could fully afford to pay for the expenses of the investigation into Zhang Ya. Of course, Ghost Shadow''s exposing his identity at this time also meant he intended to build a relationship with Lin Tian. With someone like Lin Tian who possessed mysterious abilities, he was extremely worth engaging by Ghost Shadow. "Then I''ll wait for your good news, I trust you guys, you should have a way to contact me. I have other things to do, so I won''t stay here anymore." Lin Tian had snuck out only while Bu Mengting was asleep. "If you have things to do, go ahead." A Sigh furrowed his brows, but Ghost Shadow had already agreed. A Sigh called over the beautiful woman from before, then instructed her to lead Lin Tian out. "We''re still not completely safe, what if he leaks our whereabouts?" A Sigh leaned in close to Ghost Shadow and asked with concern. "I trust him, with his strength, if he really wanted to harm us, he wouldn''t resort to such schemes; he''d simply come at us directly. A Sigh, contact headquarters immediately, and issue a mission in my name for them to start gathering information on Zhang Ya. Also, classify Lin Tian''s information as S-level and stop selling it externally." "Yes." When Lin Tian returned, Bu Mengting was sleeping soundly and had no idea that Lin Tian had gone out. Looking at Bu Mengting''s delicate beauty, Lin Tian silently swore that he must protect his woman well. The incident with Zhang Ya absolutely could not happen again. The next day, Lin Tian was constantly checking his phone during class. He was waiting for a message from Ghost Shadow. It wasn''t until noon that Lin Tian finally received a call, surprisingly, to collect a delivery. Lin Tian could not remember buying anything and thought it must be something sent by Ghost Shadow. He excitedly went to pick up the delivery, then directly ran to the house he rented. The delivery was a small parcel; opening it, he found a stack of photos inside. The only subject was Zhang Ya. There were photos of how Zhang Ya left Wu''an by plane, down to her arrival in Paris, France. The last photo was of Zhang Ya disembarking at London Airport. On the smallest side of the photo was a detailed report. "According to the information we''ve obtained, the target person is currently in England, but the specific location remains unclear. The target person seems to have contacts in England, which increases the difficulty of gathering information." In England, someone was actually meeting up with Zhang Ya. Lin Tian thought that with Ghost Shadow taking action, he would be able to get Zhang Ya''s exact location and deal with her directly. But now knowing only that she was in England, the scope was too broad. Eventually, Lin Tian found a note with a contact number on it. Lin Tian dialed the number provided. "Is this Mr. Lin? I''m A Sigh. We''ve sent you the information on Zhang Ya. But for now, we can only confirm that Zhang Ya is in England; we don''t have her exact location yet. If you can wait a few days, perhaps we can find her." "Alright, I''ll wait for your news." Lin Tian was quite satisfied with Ghost Shadow''s efficiency. He looked at the photo of Zhang Ya. Zhang Ya was a beauty, still very beautiful in the photo despite having an arm cut off by Lin Tian. In the background of the photo, many people were staring at Zhang Ya. "Zhang Ya, you can''t escape." Lin Tian silently burned all the photos, erasing all traces. Before he knew it, the weekend arrived, and Lin Tian wanted to go home to check in. Bu Mengting, of course, agreed since she hadn''t visited her uncle''s home in a long time. The two of them went to Bu Mengting''s uncle''s house first. "You two, after going to college, have you forgotten all about this miss? Especially you, Lin Tian, you seem in need of discipline. Coming to my house and not even bringing chips." At Bu Mengting''s uncle''s place, it turned out that Li Xiaomeng was the only one home. After some time not seeing her, Li Xiaomeng seemed to have grown a bit taller; without even standing up straight, one could see she was developing nicely. However, this girl was still a thoroughbred foodie, immediately asking Lin Tian for chips upon seeing him. "Uh, I forgot. Sorry, I''ll go buy some right now." Lin Tian immediately made a hasty exit, but he didn''t go to buy chips; he went straight home instead. But there was no one at home, neither mom nor dad. He took out his phone and called his mom, and the call was quickly connected. "Mom, what are you guys doing? Why is there nobody at home?" "Lin Tian, you''re back? Ah, your dad''s been hospitalized, of course, nobody''s at home." "Hospitalized? What happened? What illness does Dad have?" Lin Tian thought his dad had come down with some serious illness, but his mom hesitated on the phone, implying it was nothing serious. There had to be something wrong; Lin Tian could even hear his mom''s crying. "I''m on my way." Lin Tian thought for a moment, sent a text message to Bu Mengting, and then hurried to the hospital. At the People''s Hospital, a place Lin Tian had visited several times before. In Lin Cheng''s ward, there were quite a few people. Lin Tian''s mother was sitting by the bed, wiping away tears, while Lin Fang also had swollen eyes from crying, looking at Lin Cheng on the bed. At that moment, Lin Cheng looked pale and colorless. "Doctor, my husband?" Just then, a doctor happened to walk in, and Shi Qing quickly stood up and asked. "Your husband is in critical condition, and if he doesn''t wake up by tonight, I fear it will be very dangerous." "Please save my dad!" Lin Fang grabbed the doctor''s arm and shouted loudly. The doctor slowly withdrew his arm and said expressionlessly, "You all need to stay calm. Right now, there''s not much our hospital can do for the patient." After saying that, the doctor left. "How could this happen?" Something sparkled in Lin Fang''s eyes again, as tears continuously streamed down her cheeks. Upon hearing the doctor''s words, Shi Qing felt her legs go weak, nearly fainting. "Fang''er, don''t be sad, your brother will be here soon." "My brother? That''s right, my brother will definitely have a way." Lin Fang had an almost spell-like confidence in Lin Tian; in her eyes, no problem was too great for her older brother to solve. "Mom, Lin Fang, what''s wrong with Dad?" When Lin Tian arrived at People''s Hospital, he found his father in the intensive care unit, with his mother and Lin Fang looking distraught at his bedside. The situation obviously looked very serious. "Brother, Dad was beaten. It''s very serious now. The doctor said if he doesn''t wake up tonight, Dad could be in danger." As soon as Lin Fang spoke, Lin Tian became furious. His father hadn''t fallen ill, but had been beaten into this condition. He wanted to immediately ask Lin Fang who had done this to their father, but he thought that he should first try to save him. He promptly exchanged for a bottle of Healing Water. At this moment, he only had six Supernatural Points left. "Hey, sir, what are you giving the patient to drink?" Just as Lin Tian was about to give the Healing Water to his father, a nurse shouted and stopped him. "The doctors can''t cure my dad, but I can." Lin Tian tried to push past the nurse, but several doctors quickly rushed in. "Do you know what you''re doing? The patient''s condition is extremely unstable right now. If you recklessly give him something to drink and something happens, who will be responsible?" The doctors were all very clear about Lin Cheng''s condition. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At present, Lin Cheng was in a very unstable state; if he could wake up in the evening, then everything could be discussed further. But if he continued to remain unconscious, then there was a likelihood that he might pass away. Of course, at such a time, they couldn''t allow Lin Tian to just give any drink to the patient. "I will take responsibility!" Lin Tian was somewhat agitated, but since the doctors were acting in Lin Cheng''s best interests, he didn''t want to be forceful. "My brother is very capable; he has cured others before. I trust my brother, and since you can''t cure my dad, why not let my brother try?" Lin Fang immediately supported her older brother, having blind trust in Lin Tian. Shi Qing, however, was still unsure about her son''s ability to heal and was conflicted. "I''m sorry, we can''t let you randomly give the patient anything to drink. Once a patient is admitted to the hospital, it''s our responsibility." The doctors still insisted on stopping Lin Tian from saving his father. Lin Tian became anxious and was about to take action to throw out these obstructing doctors when a voice came through. "Let him try." It seemed that the person was a lead physician. When the doctors heard his words, they all stopped. Lin Tian found this doctor faintly familiar! After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian remembered! Previously, when Wang Hong was in this hospital, Lin Tian had saved a child. At that time, a doctor who had tried to stop him was present. This person had seen him! "Would I joke with my father''s life?" Lin Tian fed the Healing Water into Lin Cheng''s mouth! After administering the Healing Water, Lin Tian watched nervously. He then saw his father''s eyelashes twitch slightly before slowly opening his eyes! Upon opening his eyes, Lin Cheng looked confused, gazing at everyone. "Where am I? Lin Tian, why are you back? Lin Fang, why have you been crying?" The doctors all widened their eyes and then surrounded Lin Cheng, starting to check him over with various instruments. Lin Cheng was frightened. "Hey, hey, what are you trying to do? What do you want to do?" The doctors continued their examinations in silence. Soon, all the doctors stopped. "This is amazing, the injuries have healed. This is simply a medical miracle." "Mr. Lin, what did you just feed your father? Do you have any more?" The doctors were eyeing Lin Tian with eagerness, not needing any brainpower to realize that what Lin Tian had just given Lin Cheng was a treasure. Lin Tian spread his hands. "Sorry, that''s my secret. Now, I need to talk to my family about something. Could you give us some privacy, please?" "Oh, then go ahead and talk. We''ll step out." The doctors left somewhat sulkily, but their gaze at Lin Tian had completely changed. After the doctors had left, Lin Tian approached the bedside. "Dad, what happened? How were you beaten like this? If I hadn''t come back, who knows what could have happened." "Ah, let''s not talk about it. Just my bad luck," Lin Cheng clearly didn''t want to discuss it with Lin Tian, which only made Lin Tian want to know more. Chapter 309 - 281 I Kneel Before You "How can this be over? Dad, you have to make things clear." Lin Tian continued to press for answers, but Lin Cheng just refused to speak up. "Lin Fang, do you have any idea what happened?" As Lin Cheng remained silent, Lin Tian turned to ask Lin Fang. Lin Fang worshiped Lin Cheng blindly, believing that her older brother could handle anything. "I''m not exactly sure, but I heard that Dad''s car was rear-ended, and then several people leaped out of that car and started beating up on Dad. They almost killed him." "Don''t talk nonsense, Lin Fang." Lin Cheng glared at Lin Fang, but Lin Fang, undeterred, went on to tell all that she knew. "Where are those people now? Didn''t you call the police? Don''t the police care about them?" "I did call the police, but after they arrested those people and asked them a few questions, they just let them go. The police even told me that it was my dad''s fault for parking illegally. They said it was all his responsibility." It seemed those people must be quite influential, as Lin Tian''s expression grew colder. "Where are these people right now?" Just as Lin Fang was about to speak, the door to the ward was suddenly pushed open with force. Several people burst in, their movements swift and practiced, clearly indicating they were trained. After storming in, they lined up on both sides, silently waiting for a young man to walk into the ward. "Who just smashed my car?" The young man shouted arrogantly, and someone beside him immediately stepped forward and pointed at Lin Cheng''s hospital bed. The young man looked over right away. "How are you not dead yet? Fuck, you smashed my brand-new Ferrari. Now, how are we going to settle this?" "You young man, have some sense. I had already pulled over to park when you crashed into me. Now you''re blaming me? What kind of reasoning is that?" Lin Cheng was so angry that he could barely get his words out properly. When he had arrived, he used his turn signal and pulled over to park, but just as he had steadied the car, he heard a loud crash from behind as another vehicle slammed into his. He had intended to get out and confront the driver of the car behind him; however, those in the car had gotten out first and dragged him from his vehicle, beating him mercilessly. If Lin Tian hadn''t returned, Lin Cheng might still be unconscious now. "Your car smashed up my Ferrari, what''s the reasoning behind that? If you don''t pay up today, I''ll fucking kill you." Slap! The young man had just finished speaking when suddenly a slap seemed to come out of nowhere, striking him across the face. Lin Tian had delivered a fierce slap! The young man was stunned, taking a while to understand what had happened. His subordinates were also frozen in shock, seemingly wondering how someone had the guts to slap Li Guan. "You fucking dare to hit me? What are you all waiting for? Get him, kill this trash!" Li Guan, covering his face, backed away while frantically shouting orders. The people Li Guan had brought with him snapped to attention and surrounded Lin Tian. It seemed they were used to beating people up together, working in sync. Their coordination was precise; they attacked Lin Tian simultaneously, without any mishap. "Hmph, a bunch of trash! Today, I''ll cripple your hands first, so you can''t do evil again." Lin Tian was already fuming when he heard the story from Lin Fang. Now, these people had the audacity to come to the hospital and threaten his dad. The men dismissed Lin Tian''s words with contempt, thinking he was bluffing. But when they actually engaged with Lin Tian, two of them were immediately knocked to the ground, followed by Lin Tian rushing over and kicking them twice. With a series of crackling sounds, the arms of those two men were deformed. This shocked the rest of them. Most were Li Guan''s bodyguards, almost equal in skill, normally spending their days executing assaults for Li Guan. Usually, a few punches from them were enough to leave someone half-dead. But today, Lin Tian''s fists had left two of their own half-dead with just a few blows. "Bro, who are you?" One bodyguard tried to feel out Lin Tian''s background, but Lin Tian simply kept attacking without a word, quickly laying all the bodyguards flat on the ground, all with their hands broken. Seeing that his bodyguards were no match for Lin Tian, Li Guan, still nursing his face, thought about fleeing quietly towards the door of the ward. But just as he was about to slip out, Lin Tian blocked his way. "I''m sorry, bro. It''s all my fault, but I didn''t lay a hand on your dad. How about this: I will pay for the medical expenses, and I''ll give your family an additional one million as compensation. What do you say?" Li Guan, pampered from childhood with a life of privilege, always got what he wanted due to his family''s good standing, and had grown into a spoiled brat. But he could see the situation clearly enough now; with his bodyguards down, he certainly was no match for Lin Tian, hence his attempt to concede. "I don''t want your money; I just want you to apologize to my dad. Even if you didn''t hit him, these people were acting under your orders, so you''re implicated. They used their hands, you used your mouth. Apologize in front of my dad with two hundred slaps to your face, and then I''ll let you go." "Slap myself two hundred times? Two hundred?" Li Guan''s voice trembled as he spoke, terrified at the thought of ruining his handsome face with two hundred slaps. Slap! Another resounding slap landed heavily. Li Guan spun around from the force of the slap. "If you''re reluctant to slap yourself, then let me do it for you." "No, no, I''ll do it." The slap immediately made Li Guan realize that if he were to strike it would only disfigure, but if Lin Tian struck, it could be lethal. He slowly walked over to Lin Cheng''s hospital bed, then sincerely bowed to him. Slap, he hit his own face, not daring to hold back for fear that Lin Tianjue would think he wasn''t putting in enough effort and do it himself. "I''m sorry, Mr. Lin, it''s all my fault," he said. Slap! "I''m sorry, Mr. Lin, I shouldn''t have hit your car." Slap! "I''m sorry, I shouldn''t have let the bodyguard hit you." As Lin Cheng watched Li Guan slap his own cheek and apologize to him, he felt a strange sense of satisfaction. However, he knew that Li Guan was no ordinary person and feared that he might cause trouble for Lin Tian in the future, so he wanted to end it quickly. But Lin Tian didn''t agree, and Li Guan had no choice but to properly slap himself two hundred times before it was considered enough. By the time it was over, Li Guan''s face had swollen up like a pig''s head. If his parents were there, they probably wouldn''t recognize him at all. "You''ve performed well, let''s call it a day with this matter for now," Lin Tian said. "Thank you, Mr. Lin, thank you, Mr. Lin," Li Guan replied, his mouth deformed and his voice distorted. He tried to say "Young Master Lin," but it all came out sounding like "Spoon Lin." "Brother, you''re amazing," Lin Fang cheered, but Lin Cheng''s expression wasn''t good. He sat up from the hospital bed. "Lin Tian, oh Lin Tian, why were you so impulsive. That guy surnamed Li is definitely not an ordinary person. Someone who drives a Ferrari, how can you just hit him?" "So they can just hit my father anytime? Dad, these people are bullies who prey on the weak. The softer you are, the more they''ll pick on you," Lin Tian disagreed, not believing he had done anything wrong. Lin Cheng didn''t know what to say, but he asked Shi Qing to hurry up with the discharge procedures. He wanted to leave the hospital as soon as possible. The Healing Water had completely cured Lin Cheng, so there really was no need to stay in the hospital anymore. Lin Tian left the hospital room intending to leave when he suddenly heard someone crying in another room. Out of curiosity, Lin Tian walked over. To his surprise, it was someone he knew: last time Shen Mengyi had asked Lin Tian to help a classmate named Wang Hong. At that time, Lin Tian had already exchanged for a Calming Talisman from the system, but the Wang Family thought Lin Tian was a swindler and didn''t give him the chance to heal her. Unexpectedly, Wang Hong was still hospitalized. "What to do? It''s been so many days, and my Honghong has become so thin. If this continues, I''m afraid she won''t last much longer," a middle-aged woman whispered tears by the bedside, apparently Wang Hong''s mother. However, what surprised Lin Tian was that the room didn''t just have Wang Hong''s relatives but also several foreigners. The foreigners had conflicted expressions, repeatedly talking, and nonstop shrugging their shoulders. Lin Tian guessed that the foreigners were probably indicating that they were powerless to help. Remembering his promise to Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian thought for a moment and then pushed open the room door! The Wang Family members had complex expressions when they saw Lin Tian, especially Wang Hong''s grandfather. At that time, Lin Tian had already prepared the Calming Talisman to treat Wang Hong. But the Wang Family, thinking Lin Tian was a charlatan, firmly prevented him from taking action. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, after Lin Tian left, he immediately saved a child whom the doctors had declared beyond saving. They had regretted it at that moment, but due to pride, none of them stopped Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, are you here to save Honghong?" the middle-aged woman asked, the first to speak. She was willing to do anything for her daughter. Actually, she was one of the people who stopped Lin Tian that day. But now she had to swallow her pride and ask for Lin Tian''s help. Lin Tian''s face was expressionless. "No, I just came to look. I want to see what kind of Divine Doctor the Wang Family has found for Wang Hong," he said. "Xiao Lin, don''t hold the grudge against small-minded people like us; please heal our Honghong. She''s tortured every day, look at how skinny she''s gotten. If this keeps up, she probably won''t last many more days. You''re a classmate of Mengyi, right? My Honghong and Mengyi are the best of friends," Wang Hong''s mother said; she was quite persuasive, but Lin Tian looked at the other Wang Family members instead. "Ah, we of the Wang Family have been fools. Little Brother Lin, I was wrong. As long as you can save my granddaughter, I''m willing to kneel before you today," the elderly Wang patriarch said, beginning to kneel to Lin Tian. Lin Tian watched coldly! Watching the Wang patriarch kneel down, Lin Tian finally said after a long time, "Stand up, I will help!" Frankly, he hadn''t treated Wang Hong because he''d held a grudge in his heart. Now that he saw the Wang Family seemingly regretful, he decided to intervene. The most important thing was that he was helping Shen Mengyi, and besides, Wang Hong herself wasn''t a bad person! Chapter 310 - 282 Youre Finished As soon as they heard Lin Tian was here to save Wang Hong, the Wang Family was extremely excited. "Who is he?" A foreigner suddenly spoke up, asking Wang Hong''s mother. When Wang Hong''s mother had invited these foreign experts over, it had taken a lot of work. And these foreigners were very arrogant, acting all high and mighty. In the end, they were helpless with regard to Wang Hong''s illness. "A divine doctor." Wang Hong''s mother said disdainfully. She was already a bit annoyed with these foreigners. Combining incompetence with pretense. "Little Lin, please hurry and save Wang Hong." "I''ll use the same method as last time; you all won''t stop me, will you?" Lin Tian took out the Calming Talisman and had the Wang Family bring over a lighter and a bowl of clean water. Lighting it with the lighter, he let the Calming Talisman burn and kept all the ashes in the bowl of clean water. "What is he doing?" "No idea?" Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I know, he''s performing a ritual. He''s a Chinese Taoist. My god, people still believe in this nowadays." It seemed that one of the foreigners was quite clear on Chinese culture, even knowing about Chinese Taoists. "Oh, these Chinese must be out of their minds to believe such methods could cure illness. If a talisman could heal, I might as well pray to God to save this girlit would be more reliable." "I was thinking the same." The foreigners whispered amongst themselves, completely unconvinced of Lin Tian''s abilities. However, the Wang Family trusted Lin Tian deeply and carefully fed the water with the talisman ash to Wang Hong. Strangely enough, Wang Hong, who had been unconscious all this time, regained a healthy flush to her face shortly after drinking the talisman water, and then she coughed and opened her eyes. "Mom, what happened to me? I feel so weak." "Honghong, you''re awake, you''re finally awake. Little Lin, I can''t thank you enough, you''re our Wang Family''s great benefactor." Wang Hong''s mother was overwhelmed with excitement. The Wang Family saw Lin Tian in a new light, regarding him as a benefactor. The foreigners were wide-eyed. "Oh, my God. He actually brought someone back using methods like these." "Can someone tell me what''s going on here?" "This isn''t scientific!" Lin Tian paid no attention to the foreigners and, after giving the Wang Family some instructions, he left. When he left the hospital, Lin Cheng and the others had long completed the discharge procedures and gone home. Lin Tian thought it over and still decided to buy a huge lot of potato chips at the supermarket. He then quietly knocked on the door of Bu Mengting''s uncle''s house, and the door was opened by Bu Mengting herself. "Lin Tian, something seemed to have happened at your house, is everything alright?" As neighbors, Bu Mengting could hear the noise from the Lin Family. She had wanted to go over and ask, but Li Xiaomeng had kept her busy playing games the whole afternoon. "It''s nothing. How''s Xiaomeng?" Lin Tian brought out the potato chips, which he was supposed to give to Li Xiaomeng as a peace offering. "Xiaomeng''s already asleep, and besides, eating too many snacks isn''t good. You should buy her less junk food from now on." "I had no choice, can''t you see who''s the weaker party here?" Lin Tian shrugged helplesslywith Li Xiaomeng, he really wasn''t an opponent. "Hmm, so when you face me, you suddenly become the stronger one?" "Hehe, of course, you should know that best. If I weren''t strong, how could I take care of you and Qianqian, my big wife?" Lin Tian put down the potato chips and picked up Bu Mengting. Bu Mengting struggled a few times but could not break free. She let Lin Tian carry her into the bedroom. Lin Tian laughed wickedly, pinning Bu Mengting beneath him. "When did you go into my sister''s room?" The next day, as soon as Lin Tian woke up, he was cornered by Li Xiaomeng. "Xiaomeng, I haven''t dressed yet, can you go outside for a bit?" Li Xiaomeng spoke, intending to lift the covers. Bu Mengting was naked underneath, still sound asleep at the moment. "Xiaomeng, I bought you a lot of potato chips yesterday. If you don''t eat them, I might just finish them all." Seeing that Li Xiaomeng was insistent on lifting the covers, Lin Tian hurriedly played his trump card. "Really? No one is allowed to steal my chips." Li Xiaomeng immediately rushed out to find the potato chips. "Goodness, that was a close call. If Li Xiaomeng had seen, I would have been doomed to suffer at the hands of that little girl in the future." Seizing the opportunity when Li Xiaomeng was out, Lin Tian quickly got up, locked the door, and then got dressed. After getting dressed, Lin Tian found a moment to sneak back to his house. "Bro, where did you stay last night?" Lin Fang caught him red-handed. "At a hotel. Lin Fang, is Dad okay now?" "The doctor said, Dad''s body has completely recovered. Bro, what on earth did you give Dad to drink? It was downright miraculous. Those doctors all say it''s medicine from a fairy." "Heh, that''s a secret. Now that Dad''s fine, I can relax. I''m leaving." "Hey, don''t go, where are you off to?" "None of your business, I obviously have important things to do." Lin Tian pinched Lin Fang''s nose, and Lin Fang pouted, clearly not pleased with Lin Tian''s action. "Hmph, you don''t even take me out to have fun when you come home, what kind of brother are you." Lin Tian, already at the door, paused. "Don''t be mad, I''ll bring you a gift tonight." "Really? If you don''t bring a gift, I''ll never let it go." Lin Tian finally managed to appease Lin Fang and then hurried over to Bu Mengting''s place. Bu Mengting was already up, and Li Xiaomeng was in her room demolishing chips. "Since we''re back after such a long time, why don''t we call Qianqian out and all go out together?" "Sure." Before long, the three of them were out on the street, holding hands. Along the way, countless men looked on enviously at Lin Tian. Either Bu Mengting or He Qianqian, if you took just one of them, would be a top beauty, and now both top beauties were being led by Lin Tian. All people had one thought in mind. The good cabbage has been taken by a pig. "Qianqian, my dear, you''re growing prettier and prettier." He Qianqian was trying on clothes, and Lin Tian''s praise made her beam with joy. What woman doesn''t want to be praised for her beauty, especially by the man she likes. "What about me? Lin Tian, how''s this dress on me?" "Tsk tsk, Mengting, my little sweetheart, you''ve turned into a fairy." The three of them bought quite a number of things at once, and when they came out, He Qianqian suddenly remembered there was something else she hadn''t bought yet. "Oh no, I forgot to buy shampoo." "You guys wait here, I''ll go buy it." At this moment, Lin Tian fully demonstrated his gentlemanly demeanor. After figuring out what brand He Qianqian wanted, he immediately ran back to buy the shampoo. No sooner had Lin Tian left than a young man with a somewhat swollen face followed Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. Spotting the two women, his eyes lit up and he approached: "Hello, ladies. My name is Li Guan. May I make your acquaintance?" Li Guan, after being taught a lesson by Lin Tian, was feeling very aggrieved, especially since his bodyguard''s arms had been broken by Lin Tian, leaving him unprotected when he went out. In a foul mood, Li Guan was on the lookout for eye-catching girls, and he unexpectedly stumbled upon two top-notch beauties. "Sorry, but our boyfriend will be back any minute. You''d better stay away from us. Our boyfriend has quite the temper." Bu Mengting, already numb to this kind of harassment, brought up Lin Tian directly. She hoped this guy would take the hint and beat a hasty retreat. Unfortunately, they had encountered Li Guan. "So what if you have boyfriends? Are they as handsome as me? Are they as tall as I am? And most importantly, are they richer than me?" This was Li Guan''s usual tactic, directly showing off the keys to his Ferrari. Most women, upon seeing the Ferrari keys, would immediately get into the car with Li Guan. But He Qianqian and Bu Mengting acted as if they hadn''t seen it at all. Li Guan felt that these two women didn''t fail to notice; they just didn''t recognize that these were the keys to a Ferrari. "These are the keys to my Ferrari, my beauty queens. How about honoring me with a ride?" "No need, our boyfriend is back. Be careful." Bu Mengting hated Li Guan''s blatant display of wealth, and it happened just as Lin Tian was coming back with a bottle of shampoo in hand. "Pfft, where''s your boyfriend? I''ll offer two million for him to get lost. I don''t believe there''s anything in this world that can''t be solved with money." But as he turned around, he faced someone money couldn''t fix. Lin Tian was also puzzled, this guy looked like the one who had a dispute with Dad. "Lin Tian, you''re finally here. This guy''s been pestering us, trying to take us for a ride in his Ferrari." Bu Mengting''s words left Li Guan unable to escape his tragic fate. "Great, you again. I spared you once before, and now you dare to harass my women." This time Lin Tian didn''t wait for Li Guan to plead for mercy; he went straight to his side and after a few slaps, Li Guan saw stars shooting in the sky. This assault left Li Guan in a sorry state, but it also awakened his fighting spirit. "Lin Tian, how dare you hit me, you''re finished. I''m telling you, this isn''t over today. And also, the matter of your dad damaging my Ferrari last time, we''ll settle it all." The guy still had some sense left; he ran while talking, and by the time he finished, he was far away. Lin Tian didn''t bother to chase someone who only knew how to talk big. Chapter 311 - 283 Spider-Man? "Are you both alright?" Lin Tian turned around and asked the two women with concern, and both Bu Mengting and He Qianqian shook their heads. "Of course we''re fine. Lin Tian, you''re really amazing. That guy was like a mouse seeing a cat the moment he saw you." Compared to He Qianqian''s maturity, Bu Mengting was quite pure and lively. She even forgot about just being harassed by Li Guan. "That trash just needs to be taught a lesson." "Lin Tian, I heard that Li Guan said something about settling a score with you. Did you know him before?" It was He Qianqian who was paying attention and seemed to notice that Li Guan had some previous grievances with Lin Tian. "Oh, this guy is the one who crashed into my dad''s car and then beat up my dad. I gave him a beating yesterday, and yet he dared to provoke you guys today. If you hadn''t been here, I would''ve made him bleed." "He beat up your dad? How is uncle now? Is it serious?" He Qianqian asked with a face full of concern, and Bu Mengting also started to worry. "Serious? How could it not be serious? If I had been any later to the hospital, my dad might have been gone. He doesn''t have to come looking for me; I still have to settle the score with him." Both times, Lin Tian had family around, so after dealing with Li Guan, he let him run off. "That guy seemed to have some backing. Be careful." He Qianqian reminded him, but Lin Tian didn''t care at all. "I don''t care who he is. If he dares to touch my family, I''ll make him pay. Next time I see him, I''ll break one of his legs for sure." He Qianqian and Bu Mengting both urged Lin Tian not to be impulsive. If Lin Tian hurt someone and got locked up, what would they do as Lin Tian''s women? "Let''s not talk about that now. I''ve bought the shampoo. Let''s go back." "Go back where?" Bu Mengting suddenly asked. Lin Tian was startled; sure, now there were three of them. Bu Mengting lived at her uncle''s place, but if He Qianqian was brought along too, what would people think? "How about going to Qianqian''s dorm?" "No way." He Qianqian immediately shook her head. Lin Tian was her student, and those teachers living in the dorm knew each other. If people saw her with Lin Tian and word got out, He Qianqian wouldn''t be able to stay at school. "Let''s just go to a hotel." He Qianqian knew Lin Tian wouldn''t let her go tonight and suggested going to a hotel initiative. Lin Tian immediately agreed, as he knew He Qianqian cared about her reputation and was worried about being gossiped about by other teachers and students. He made a quick call home to ask about the situation there. After taking the Healing Water Lin Tian gave, Lin Cheng had almost fully recovered. After telling his family he wouldn''t come home that night, they didn''t ask any more questions. "Lin Tian, you''ve been so irritable lately. Always wanting to break someone''s leg, if you won''t think about yourself, think about me and Mengting, won''t you?" After a passionate moment, He Qianqian lay on Lin Tian''s chest, whispering in his ear. Bu Mengting, on the other hand, didn''t think Lin Tian was wrong at all. "Sister Qianqian, didn''t you see how outrageous that Li Guan was? I think what Lin Tian did was right. To deal with people like that, you have to use your fists to teach them a lesson." "Exactly, Mengting''s got it right. Whoever dares to bully Lin Tian''s women, I''ll show them what I''m capable of." Lin Tian gave Bu Mengting''s little bottom a pat as a reward. Seeing Lin Tian and Bu Mengting''s attitude, He Qianqian knew that saying more would be futile. But she always felt this was not good; too much rigidity can lead to breakage. "Be careful then. That Li Guan seems like a vengeful person; he definitely won''t let it go easily." "I''m afraid he won''t come after me. If he provokes me again, I''m not going to finish this without breaking one of his legs," Lin Tian said dominantly, and Bu Mengting immediately planted a kiss on him. The wonderful night always passes quickly, and early the next morning, Lin Tian woke up first and went out to buy breakfast. But as he just reached the hotel entrance, Lin Tian suddenly felt an unsettling premonition. Atop the building opposite the hotel, Yin Ye lay quietly with a sniper rifle at the ready, his crosshairs trained on the hotel entrance. Yin Ye was an extremely formidable assassin, most proficient with a sniper rifle. Ever since he was a child, he had a fondness for guns, and he joined the mercenaries as he grew up, with his favorite being the sniper rifle. The feeling of making a headshot from a thousand miles away, leaving the enemy clueless about how he died, was mesmerizing to him. This time, his target was a college student. According to the information, this college student had taken his high school teacher and female classmate to a hotel last night. Lucky with the ladies, that kid, wait till you step out the door, and I blow your head offyour expression will be priceless. Yin Ye had been lying in wait for over an hour. For that entire hour, like a rock, he hadn''t moved a muscle. Patience is paramount for an accomplished sniper, and endurance comes second. Without patience, you cannot wait for the prey to appear; without endurance, even if the prey appears, you won''t be in the right state to kill it. Yin Ye had both patience and endurance, and over an hour''s wait didn''t decrease his readiness in the slightest. As long as Lin Tian dared to come out of the hotel, he believed he could definitely take him out with a headshot. Hey! The target seems to be coming out! Yin Ye saw a pair of shoes through the scope, shoes that were identical to the ones the target wore when checking into the hotel last night. Yin Ye was always very confident in his memory. His mind was highly focused, and his finger rested on the trigger. The target stopped, but Yin Ye''s expression remained unchanged. The target came out, and in Yin Ye''s scope appeared the target''s calves, thighs, waist, shoulders, head! "Now is the moment!" Yin Ye pulled the trigger, aiming the scope at Lin Tian''s face, wanting to see the expression of the college student as he was assassinated. However, to Yin Ye''s surprise, the target in the scope didn''t move at all, yet his bullet had missed. This is impossible! Yin Ye had great faith in his shooting skills and couldn''t believe he could miss at this distance. Yet the target in the scope was indeed not hit, and a hint of panic rose in Yin Ye''s heart as if he was encountering a ghost in broad daylight. Of course, assassins never believe in ghosts or gods. The first shot missed, not to worry, Yin Ye adjusted his position, ready to take the second shot. Although the first shot had already caused a commotion among the crowd, his target hadn''t run back into the hotel. He still had a chance! This time, Yin Ye was completely focused on Lin Tian. However, his shot missed again, and he saw Lin Tian dodge the bullet like a specter and then return to his original spot, with the whole move so quick it was as if he hadn''t moved at all. This was also why the first shot missed despite Yin Ye clearly seeing Lin Tian hadn''t moved; his bullet simply hadn''t hit its mark. "My god, are there really such skilled people?" After seeing it clearly, Yin Ye''s heart felt even more shocked. "Damn it!" At this time, Lin Tian was furious. The assassin''s second bullet had been dodged, but it had grazed the head of a little boy and lodged into the wall. This mercenary was far too rampant. Lin Tian turned his head toward the assassin''s location, a cold light flashing in his eyes, and a disdainful smile appeared on his lips. "F*ck, so brazen!" Yin Ye was also provoked by Lin Tian. He admitted that Lin Tian''s reaction speed and dodging abilities exceeded his expectations, but he had absolute trust in his sniper rifle. As long as the rifle was in Yin Ye''s hands, even if facing a god, he would not be afraid. "Hey, what is he trying to do?" Lin Tian''s figure suddenly disappeared from the scope. A flicker of panic touched even Yin Ye''s cold heart. He swung his sniper rifle around, unable to locate Lin Tian. For a sniper, losing sight of the target was a major taboo. Otherwise, standard snipers wouldn''t operate in pairs, with one shooting and the other observing. Yin Ye always worked alone and now lacked an observer to help locate where Lin Tian had run off to. Removing his eye from the scope, he scanned the area and found Lin Tian. Lin Tian was already clinging to a building, scaling it like Spider-Man. He had no tools in hand, yet his movements were agile, leaping up a level at a time, and he clung to the building as if magnetically. In just a short moment, he had already climbed over a dozen floors. A crowd had gathered below, all watching Lin Tian. "Superman!" "F*ck, Spider-Man." "That''s awesome!" But seeing Lin Tian''s actions, Yin Ye''s face turned even more ominously dark. "Damn it!" Yin Ye immediately understood that Lin Tian intended to climb up to find him. He quickly adjusted the direction of his sniper rifle and found Lin Tian again in the scope. Lin Tian was climbing rapidly, making it very difficult for Yin Ye to aim. He fired several shots in succession, none hitting Lin Tian, who was nearing the rooftop. "F*ck, is that Superman or what?" Yin Ye spat, packed up his sniper rifle, and decided to take flight. With Lin Tian''s speed, he would soon reach the rooftop. The mission was clearly a failure. Yin Ye took out the tools he had prepared earlier and began to make his descent. But just as he had secured his safety rope and was about to jump down, a strong hand held down his shoulder. "Where are you..." Lin Tian had only uttered three words when the assassin Yin Ye suddenly pulled out a glimmering dagger and stabbed it towards his abdomen. With Lin Tian''s current strength, it was impossible for Yin Ye to land the strike. His body unmoved, he struck like lightning and grabbed Yin Ye''s wrist. The gleaming dagger, after piercing through Lin Tian''s clothes, came to a halt on his skin, unable to advance any further. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You''re really not playing fair!" Lin Tian''s voice carried a hint of coldness. Chapter 312 - 284: Honored Guest Yin Ye''s wrist felt as if it was clamped by a tiger''s vice, completely incapable of breaking free. However, he still had his legs, and was about to lift his leg to give Lin Tianyi a kick. Before he could do so, Lin Tianyi made his move first, putting in just a little effort with his hand, Yin Ye felt a whirlwind around him, and he was directly thrown to the ground by Lin Tianyi. The disparity in strength between the two was enormous. Yin Ye had never imagined that he, a professional assassin, wouldn''t last a single move against a university student. "Who are you, why do you want to kill me?" After subduing Yin Ye, Lin Tian began to interrogate him. Having experienced Lin Tian''s strength, Yin Ye had a clear understanding but bit his lip tightly, appearing not to surrender that easily. "Good, it looks like you''re a very tough man. However, in this situation, I''m not very fond of you. I''ll only give you one chance to tell me who sent you to kill me, or else, I''ll send you to Thailand." Lin Tian''s words turned Yin Ye''s face pale with dread. No need to be so ruthless. Before he could decide whether to compromise, Lin Tian''s foot had already lifted. "I''ll talk, it was Li Guan who sent me to kill you." "Li Guan? That guy must be tired of living." While Lin Tian was considering how to deal with the assassin, a group of police officers had already rushed to the rooftop. "Mr. Lin, are you alright?" The arriving officers seemed to have met Lin Tian before. Lin Tian gestured with his hand to show he was fine. Thinking that he had already obtained the information he wanted, the assassin was now of no importance to Lin Tian. "I''m fine. This assassin has been subdued by me; you can come over and handcuff him." Soon, two officers rushed over and handcuffed the assassin. The officer who had spoken with Lin Tian drew close to him. "Mr. Lin, you are incredible. Without you, this vicious assassin might have harmed many lives." "His target was me. Don''t report about me in the media, this incident should be credited to the police for capturing a dangerous assassin." Lin Tian did not wish for fame, so he readily handed over the credit he had gained. The officer immediately beamed with joy. As the team leader, his achievements were secure. Perhaps, he could even climb further up the ranks because of this merit. "No problem, Mr. Lin, we''ll make sure not to reveal any information about you. However, the way you climbed up the building was so cool, I''m afraid many people have already recorded videos, and I can''t do anything about that." The way Lin Tian ascended the building was akin to a Chinese version of Spider-Man and Superman. The police were also rushing to the building, but they were all astonished by Lin Tian''s feat. "It''s okay, as long as you say you haven''t seen me, they won''t know who I am." Finishing his words, Lin Tian descended the stairs directly. By the time he returned to the hotel, he overheard Bu Mengting and He Qianqian talking. "My God, they were saying someone climbed up to the rooftop like Spider-Man." "I heard about it too. Is that guy even human? They say there was an assassin on the rooftop of the building opposite, and this person went to catch the assassin. He''s incredible." "What''s so incredible about that? I think our Lin Tian is even more formidable." Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bu Mengting clearly believed Lin Tian to be more powerful. "Who''s more formidable than me?" At this moment, Lin Tian entered the room, and Bu Mengting immediately rushed over to him. "Just now, someone went up to the rooftop like Spider-Man to catch a baddie; it was so cool. Did you see? Wait, that''s not right, the clothes that person was wearing really resemble yours." "Lin Tian, that assassin was after you." Compared to Bu Mengting''s delayed realization, He Qianqian knew the person who had climbed up the building was definitely Lin Tian the moment he came back to the room. Lin Tian actually had no intention of telling the two women about the assassin. But now that He Qianqian had asked, he did not intend to hide it anymore. "Yes, he indeed came for me. It was the assassin hired by Li Guan I mentioned yesterday." "I told you yesterday not to be so impulsive. Alas, once you provoke these large family scions, it can be very difficult to shake them off." He Qianqian''s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and Bu Mengting did not praise Lin Tian''s capabilities as she had the day before. Today''s assassin had been caught by Lin Tian, but in the future, there would still be an endless stream of assassins coming. This could disrupt their peace and sleep. "What''s there to be afraid of? I''m going to find Li Guan today. He dares to hire an assassin to go after me." "Don''t be impulsive, Lin Tian." Realizing Lin Tian might be planning to settle the score with Li Guan, He Qianqian grabbed his arm. "I won''t be impulsive, but anyone who wants me, Lin Tian, dead, I''ll make sure they understand what fear means." After consoling the two women a bit, Lin Tian left. He followed the address A''san had given him and arrived at a mahjong parlor. It was unclear if A''san was indeed a gambler; the last time he had set up a branch of Ghost Shadow under a casino. This time, the meeting place with Lin Tian was also a mahjong parlor. Lin Tian needed Ghost Shadow''s help, so he went to look for A''san. "Who are you looking for?" When Lin Tian arrived at the mahjong parlor, two men at the door stopped him. "Just coming in to play a bit." Before coming here, I didn''t give Asan a heads-up, so Lin Tian planned to sneak in first and figure things out later. Those two men sized up Lin Tian with a glance, seemingly puzzled. "Can you afford to play?" "Don''t underestimate me!" Lin Tian took out his bank card and threw it to one of the men. "Go swipe this and see if I''m short on cash." Suddenly, Lin Tian''s bold move made the two men uncertain. This type of generosity was usually a sign of a high roller. If they offended a VIP, their jobs would be at risk. So, the man didn''t actually go to swipe the bank card, but instead returned it to Lin Tian respectfully. "Sir, please don''t be angry. It''s just that we''ve been running tight checks recently. One of our other locations was raided not long ago." Lin Tian didn''t make any noise; he had been involved in that incident too, after all. Once inside, Lin Tian found that the scale of this card room was quite inferior to the underground casino he''d been to before. There were only five or six mahjong tables and three people playing Fight the Landlord, a real card room indeed. But Lin Tian knew that Asan was hiding here, clearly not considering this place as just a simple card room. "These games are too small. Is there anywhere to play bigger?" Lin Tian approached a woman who was exchanging chips. This woman was around thirty, fairly voluptuous, heavily made-up, and particularly flirtatious. Her clothes were tight. Moreover, her chest revealed a large expanse of snow-white skin and a deep cleavage. "Handsome, if you want to play big, you have to show some capital." The woman gave Lin Tian a coquettish smile. Honestly, if it weren''t for the heavy makeup, she might still pass for a seductive beauty. "No problem, take a look for yourself." Lin Tian handed his bank card over to the woman, and as she took it, she scratched Lin Tian''s palm with her fingers. An overt flirtation indeed, but luckily the women at Lin Tian''s home were far more exceptional than this one, so he remained indifferent. The woman swiped the bank card and covered her red lips, seemingly surprised. After returning the bank card to Lin Tian, she held his card with both hands. "Sir, please head inside to play." The woman signalled to a chubby man sitting idly by, who then got up, leading Lin Tian through a small door inside. After opening the small door, there was a long corridor. Lin Tian felt this passage was similar to the secret tunnel Asan had led him through while escaping last time. It seemed that if something happened at the front, this corridor would become an escape route. At the end of the corridor, there was another small door. The chubby man opened the door, and Lin Tian followed into what seemed to be a hotel room. Then the chubby man led Lin Tian into a room. The room''s furnishings were very luxurious. In the room there was a large gambling table with four people already gambling. Besides the four gamblers, there was a croupier and two men in black, likely the casino''s security. "A new young fellow? Come on, hurry up to the table, we haven''t started yet." "Don''t let me disturb you; you play at your leisure. I''m here looking for someone." Lin Tian waved his hand dismissively as he didn''t have the mind to play. If he were to gamble, these people would likely lose everything and go home broke tonight. "Who are you?" As Lin Tian spoke, the two security men and the chubby man who had brought him there became anxious. The chubby man quickly moved forward two steps and then turned around to stare at Lin Tian. The two security guards reached into their jackets as if they were ready to draw guns. "Don''t get worked up; I''m here to find Asan. I''m a good friend of his." Lin Tian now somewhat regretted not informing Asan in advance. However, the chubby man and two guards clearly recognized the name Asan. "You know Asan? What''s your name?" "I''m Lin Tian. Just tell him my name, and he''ll know." The chubby man immediately took out his phone to report the situation, and quickly, there was a response. "Mr. Lin, this was really a misunderstanding. Come with me. I''ll take you to Asan." "Thanks for the trouble." "No trouble at all. Mr. Lin, you are an honored guest. If you had revealed your identity earlier, our Asan would definitely have come to greet you personally." After all, Lin Tian had saved Ghost Shadow, and although he had used up the favor with the Shadow to get information on Zhang Ya for free, Ghost Shadow had instructed Asan to befriend Lin Tian before he left. Asan had been trying to figure out how to get close to Lin Tian these past few days, and here Lin Tian had come to him on his own initiative. "Oh, Mr. Lin, you should have given me a heads-up before coming. There was almost a serious misunderstanding just now." "Asan, that was my fault this time. I came in a rush because it was an emergency." "What happened?" "I''ve got into trouble with a guy named Li Guan. This guy actually hired an assassin to kill me. I need to find him today and show him not to mess with me." "Li Guan?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Asan''s expression turned somber, as if he knew who Li Guan was. Chapter 313 - 285 Youre Awesome "How do you know this Li Guan?" Lin Tian immediately noticed A-San''s expression, and A-San nodded solemnly. "As soon as Li Guan arrived in Wu''an, we began to closely monitor him. He is a scion of the Li Family, one of the four major families in the Capital City." The four major families of the Capital City? Lin Tian had never heard of these matters before, but seeing A-San''s expression, he knew that Li Guan''s family was extremely formidable. Yet Lin Tian didn''t care about that. Li Guan had already angered Lin Tian twice, and also dared to hire an assassin to deal with him. Lin Tian was definitely going to settle accounts with Li Guan, and he also had to find Li Guan. Otherwise, if the assassins kept coming, Lin Tian couldn''t constantly live in fear every day. Had it not been for his precognitive ability alerting him earlier today, Lin Tian might have died without even knowing how. "I need to know where this Li Guan is now." Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Are you sure you want this information?" A-San didn''t immediately give Lin Tian the intelligence he wanted; instead, he asked another cautious question. "Of course." Lin Tian said with certainty. A-San''s brow furrowed deeply, seeming to be struggling with the decision. In the end, A-San decided to first ask for instructions from the higher-ups of the Shadow organization. In fact, he went to ask Ghost Shadow for instructions, and after explaining the situation to Ghost Shadow, Ghost Shadow burst into laughter. "Give him the information." "Won''t this offend the Li Family? Hmph, Li Guan, that useless fool, dares to provoke Lin Tian. He''s courting death. You just take care of the information, the rest isn''t your concern." With Ghost Shadow''s support, A-San immediately provided Lin Tian with all the information regarding Li Guan with great satisfaction. After receiving the information about Li Guan, Lin Tian casually looked it over. "By the way, is there any further news about Zhang Ya?" "No. It seems Zhang Ya must have someone in England helping her. Since going to England, she has not shown herself again. We''ve spent a significant amount of manpower and resources, but we''ve found no trace of her." Compared to the four major families of the Capital City, Lin Tian was more concerned about Zhang Ya. After all, Zhang Ya was someone who possessed a Supernatural Energy Sphere, just like Lin Tian, both of whom had superpowers. "I hope the Shadows can step up their efforts in searching for Zhang Ya. I will cover all expenses. This woman is too important to me." "Mr. Lin, we have not neglected your wishes. This mission is issued by the higher-ups of our Shadows and is considered an S-level task, which has a higher priority than other tasks. However, after all, it''s in England, and Zhang Ya clearly has someone there to receive her." A-San''s explanation only added to Lin Tian''s frustration. With each passing day, Zhang Ya''s wounds would heal further. If Zhang Ya''s wounds healed and she quietly returned, then Lin Tian''s women would be in great danger. "I''m sorry, I''m just too anxious. Continue with your work. Remember to notify me as soon as you have news." "Don''t worry, you saved one of the high-ranking members of our Shadows; you''re a friend of the Shadows." While Lin Tian sought information from the Shadows, Li Guan was in a luxurious villa, enjoying a close massage from two beautiful women. These two women, with graceful figures, were wearing thin gauze, semi-transparent. Under the sheer gauze, their bodies teased the imagination, more alluring than being completely bare. Li Guan, with one hand continually squeezing the thigh of one of the women, said, "Tsk tsk, these two babes are freaking top-notch. Can look, can touch, can ride, and they look exactly alike. The key is they serve so well. Zhang Dongbin, you''re good at this." Li Guan was taking advantage of the situation, while simultaneously enjoying the massage from the two women, thoroughly enjoying himself. "Haha, these are the cream of the crop I found. Imported from Southern Myanmar. They have been trained since childhood, very obedient and well-behaved. If it weren''t for Young Master Li''s visit, I wouldn''t have wanted to let anyone else have them," said a common-looking young man who was leering at the private parts of the two women, drooling incessantly. This was the Zhang Dongbin mentioned by Li Guan. "Damn it, these past few days have been such bad luck for me. But luckily, I met you, Xiao Bin. Don''t be so polite, Xiao Bin. These two girls, come lie down with me. I''ve got something to tell you." "Ah, this, is that really okay?" "What''s not okay about it? You''ve played with these women before. What''s our relationship, my brother? Let''s play together." "Then thank you, Young Master Li!" Zhang Dongbin had been itching to join in and immediately came over, hugging one of the women and started kissing her voraciously. "What''s the rush, Xiao Bin? I''m asking you. Is that assassin you hired reliable or not?" After being humiliated by Lin Tian twice, Li Guan was almost ready to head back to the Capital City. However, Zhang Dongbin stopped him, plying Li Guan with food and drink, and even bringing two top-notch girls for Li Guan. Only then did Li Guan decide not to rush back to the Capital City. Then Li Guan told Zhang Dongbin about being bullied, and upon hearing it, Zhang Dongbin couldn''t accept that Young Master Li had been beaten. He immediately found an assassin and recommended him to Li Guan, who then instructed the assassin to get rid of Lin Tian. Don''t be fooled by his fling with the twins; he was still obsessing over Lin Tian''s two women in his heart. Although the twins were also top-notch, they felt like two warm toys to him, completely lacking the thrill of conquest. His mind was still fixated on Lin Tian''s two women, unable to shake them off. Once Lin Tian was killed, Li Guan planned to go after those two women. By then, with Young Master Li''s methods, he didn''t believe the women wouldn''t submit to him. "Young Master Li, what are you talking about? Yin Ye is the most formidable subordinate I''ve come across in recent years. You haven''t seen this kid''s marksmanship; it''s out of this world, it can shock the heavens and move the ghosts and gods." Zhang Dongbin is the eldest son of the Zhang Family in Wu''an City, a dominant family there. However, nationwide, the Zhang Family is nothing special. In comparison with Li Guan from the Capital City''s Li Family, Zhang Dongbin, the eldest son of the Zhang Family, is even less significant. When Zhang Dongbin learned that Li Guan had arrived in Wu''an, he used various channels to ingratiate himself with Li Guan, hoping to foster a connection with the Li Family in the Capital City. "How formidable is he?" Li Guan, intrigued by Zhang Dongbin''s praise of the assassin, became interested himself. "Young Master Li, do you know why he''s called Yin Ye?" "No idea." "Then let me tell you about the origins of Yin Ye." According to Zhang Dongbin, Yin Ye used to be in a mercenary troupe in South Africa. Their mercenary troupe had a long history, said to have even participated in the Iraq war, with a very systematic training program for mercenaries. Yin Ye became a mercenary through such training. The battle that made Yin Ye famous was one of the most legendary recent fights in the mercenary world. At the time, Yin Ye''s mercenaries were on an international mission. They were targeted by another mercenary troupe that bore a grudge against theirs and got wind of their whereabouts. The hostile mercenary troupe sent three times as many men as Yin Ye''s, aiming to annihilate them. All of them top-tier mercenaries, the battle was one-sided from the start. The mercenary troupe Yin Ye rode with quickly lost members, leaving only two people in the end: Yin Ye and his spotter. Together, the pair inflicted significant casualties on the enemy. The leader of the enemy mercenaries, after weighing the pros and cons, decided to retreat. But Yin Ye and his spotter, seeking revenge for their brothers, pursued them relentlessly. Overnight, they managed to leave all of the enemy dead in the jungle. Since that battle, Yin Ye was known as the Envoy of the Grim Reaper. "Damn, this assassin is that powerful? Lin Tian''s as good as dead then." "Certainly, I bet Lin Tian won''t even know how he died. With Yin Ye the assassin, that''s a perk; you die swiftly and depart cleanly." "What''s going on?" Zhang Dongbin''s face turned pale as he recognized the man flung into the room as one of his own bodyguards. Li Guan also stopped what he was doing, shoving the woman beneath him aside and hiding behind her. Having heard Zhang Dongbin describe Yin Ye, he felt a bit of dread towards the sharpshooter, figuring it was better to stay hidden for now. "Report, Young Master Zhang. Someone''s broken in outside. They''re here for... Young Master Li..." A bodyguard rushed in from outside, reporting to Zhang Dongbin. Zhang Dongbin''s face went palehad Yin Ye failed? "Zhang Dongbin, weren''t you bragging about how amazing your assassin is? What''s the situation now? Lin Tian''s found his way here, where''s your hitman?" As soon as Li Guan heard this, he knew it had to be Lin Tianno one else would dare approach Young Master Li in such a manner. Zhang Dongbin was relatively calm. "Muster all our men at once and take this guy down for me. Someone dares to intrude on my turf; I will make sure he doesn''t leave alive. Tell them, whoever takes down that guy outside will get a reward of ten million." "Yes, Young Master Zhang." Upon hearing about the ten million rewards, the bodyguard''s eyes filled with greed, clearly tempted by the bounty. Soon after, the sound of gunfire erupted outside. "Young Master Li, there''s no need to panic. Let''s continue our competition; who knows, our game might not yet be over by the time they''ve dealt with him outside." "How can I be in the mood for that now? I need to get ready." Unlike the composed Zhang Dongbin, Li Guan dressed hastily, ready to flee at a moment''s notice. This Li Guan is truly useless. Zhang Dongbin felt a touch of disdain watching Li Guan fumble around, though he didn''t show it on his face. "Ah, Young Master Li, there''s really no need to panic. In Wu''an City, nobody dares make trouble on Zhang Dongbin''s ground." Zhang Dongbin appeared extremely arrogant! "Is that so?" Just as Zhang Dongbin finished speaking, a cold voice suddenly erupted! Lin Tian slowly walked in! Chapter 314 - 286: Breaking Both Legs "Who are you? Where are my men?" Zhang Dongbin saw a very young man walking in, immediately stood up, hands on hips, looking very imposing. Unlike Zhang Dongbin, Li Guan''s face turned pale at the sight of Lin Tian, and his legs began to tremble. "By appearing here, your men are obviously done for. What''s on your mind, asking such an obvious question, you really are a moron. Was that idiot assassin sent by you today?" Lin Tian took steps forward, and Li Guan, terrified, was too scared to run away. Zhang Dongbin also showed some fear, but he was not very scared. "Hmph, you''ve got some skills. How about this, work as my bodyguard for an annual salary of a billion. What do you think?" Knowing how formidable Lin Tian was, Zhang Dongbin immediately tried to buy him off with money. "Who are you to interfere? This doesn''t concern you, I''m here for Li Guan. Wait your turn if you want to die!" Lin Tian said with a cold smile, turning his head to Li Guan, sneering: "Li Guan, you''ve got some nerve to hire an assassin to kill me. How are we going to settle this?" "You dare ignore me? Go to hell!" Zhang Dongbin, ignored by Lin Tian who headed straight for Li Guan, was very angry. He wasn''t panicked at first because he had hidden a handgun inside his clothes. With the handgun, Zhang Dongbin was not afraid of Lin Tian at all. He just needed to find an opportunity to discreetly end Lin Tian''s life. As Lin Tian stared at Li Guan and took steps towards him, Zhang Dongbin thought his opportunity had come. He pulled out his handgun, aimed and fired, a series of actions that seemed to happen in the blink of an eye. In an instant, the dark muzzle was pointed at Lin Tian! Seeing that Lin Tian did not dodge, Zhang Dongbin laughed heartily. "No matter how skillful you are, you still can''t stop my peanut-sized bullet. Li Shao, it''s all clear now." Zhang Dongbin thought he had killed Lin Tian with a single shot, but when he turned to look at Li Guan, he found Li Guan looking at him as if he were an idiot. "Li Shao, what is that look in your eyes..." Before he could finish speaking, he felt a pain in his jaw and his body lightened, as he was punched into the air by Lin Tian, then fell hard, almost dead. After dealing with all the obstacles, Lin Tian set his sights on Li Guan. "Li Shao, here we meet again, how are you doing?" "I, I''m alright. By the way, Lin Shao, these are two beauties prepared for you. These women are not just for show. What are you two doing standing around? Hurry and take care of Lin Shao." Li Guan knew he was no match for Lin Tian, even escaping in front of Lin Tian was a luxury. If only he had known, he would have returned to Capital City today. That Zhang Dongbin really screwed him over. The two women, without any dissatisfaction, directly approached Lin Tian. Lin Tian was taken aback, not expecting Li Guan to resort to using a beauty trap. He raised his hands and knocked the two women unconscious with two slaps. "Li Guan, you hit my father, I didn''t have time then and you ran off. Then you dared to flirt with my woman, I was busy with my own affairs and you got away again. But you dared to hire an assassin to kill me first? Today I''m going to break your legs to teach you a lesson." Lin Tian walked towards Li Guan, deliberately stepping heavily so that each step echoed ominously, like the approaching sound of the Grim Reaper. "Lin Shao, please spare me. The things today were all incited by Zhang Dongbin. The assassin was sent by him. I was planning to return to Capital City today." Li Guan didn''t even need Lin Tian to force him, he readily betrayed Zhang Dongbin. "Hmm, looks like I need to break another person''s legs too." Saying this, Lin Tian stepped forcefully on Li Guan''s legs. Crack! Crack! With two sounds, Li Guan felt as if his legs no longer belonged to him. Looking at his deformed legs, Li Guan''s mouth was filled with bitterness. Just as Zhang Dongbin was coming to his senses, he saw Lin Tian approaching him. "What do you want? I tell you, I am from the Zhang Family." "Is the Zhang Family so great? Since you dared to send an assassin after me, then you should be prepared for my wrath." Crack! Crack! With two sounds, Zhang Dongbin cried out in agony, his screams miserable. "Zhang Shao, remember my name, my name is Lin Tian." Lin Tian made sure Zhang Dongbin saw his face, then left him and approached Li Guan. By now, Li Guan''s legs had been crushed by Lin Tian, his eyes void of life. "Li Shao, do you still want to keep playing? Do you still want my father to compensate you?" "I, I, surrender." Li Guan was born into a prominent family and knew very well the principle of preserving one''s resources to ensure future prosperity. Having broken legs was not a problem as long as he was alive; Li Guan would have his day to turn things around. However, it remained to be seen whether Li Guan could survive the immediate circumstances. "It''s good that you''re obedient. If you dare to send assassins to kill me again, I won''t be so polite." Being from a major family in Capital City, Lin Tian did not recklessly kill Li Guan. He just broke his legs. He got the information from Third Master that Li Guan was indeed from one of the four major families in Capital City, the Li family, but he wasn''t highly regarded by the senior members of the group. However, Third Master warned Lin Xu that giving a lesson was fine, but under no circumstances should he take Li Guan''s life, as it would drive the entire Li family mad. "Remember this, don''t let me see you again," he warned. Leaving those words behind, Lin Tian immediately left. It took a long while after Lin Tian had left for Li Guan to crawl up from the ground. After dealing with Li Guan, Lin Tian headed straight home. He Qianqian had already returned to school, but Bu Mengting was still at her uncle''s house. Lin Tian directly knocked on the door, but it was not Bu Mengting who answered. "Lin Tian, what are you doing knocking on my door so late? Are you up to no good?" Li Xiaomeng stood with her hands on her hips, full of authority. Having just broken the legs of Li Guan and Zhang Dongbin, Lin Tian somehow felt a tremor in his legs when facing Li Xiaomeng. "Xiaomeng, where''s your sister?" "Why should I tell you? You didn''t even buy me chips." Loving chips that much, Lin Tian thought for a moment, then turned around and rushed to the supermarket to buy a big bag of chips. Seeing the chips, Li Xiaomeng opened the door very satisfied. "Really, have no manners at all. Do I have to hint before you figure it out? My sister is inside, do whatever you want. Just don''t disturb me while I''m eating." With the chips, Li Xiaomeng''s resistance levels dropped to zero. After dismissing Li Xiaomeng, Lin Tian entered Bu Mengting''s bedroom. Bu Mengting was nestled in her blankets, playing with her phone. "Mengting, my little wife, your man is here. Aren''t you going to welcome me?" "Why should I welcome you? You disappear all day. Do you know, Qianqian and I were worried sick about you." While Lin Tian was seeking Third Master, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian had called him numerous times. To avoid distractions, Lin Tian simply turned off his phone. Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, of course, were extremely worried, continually calling. Finally, when Lin Tian sorted things out, he returned the calls to the two women. He Qianqian seemed a bit upset and went straight back to school. Bu Mengting was also a bit annoyed and stayed in her blankets unmoving. "I''m sorry, my little wife Mengting, I really had something to take care of today." "So what if you had something? You even turned off your phone. How dare you? Don''t come looking for me." Bu Mengting turned over, twisting her face to the other side. "Get out!" "I''m not leaving, not only am I not leaving, I''m also going to" "You, let go!" Bu Mengting tried to appear threatening, but Lin Tian was simply not intimidated. "Don''t be mad, little wife Mengting. Today, I actually went to take revenge for you and your big wife Qianqian." "What revenge did you take for us?" Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Bu Mengting heard this, she stopped struggling, thinking that she was going to be overwhelmed by Lin Tian anyway. "Do you remember Li Guan who harassed you yesterday?" "Ah, you really went to see him? Didn''t Qianqian tell you, he has a powerful background, you should have just put up with him if you could." "I couldn''t stand it. This morning he sent an assassin to kill me. What if he harmed you two?" "Then, did you, did you kill him?" Feeling the tremors in Bu Mengting''s body, Lin Tian knew she was extremely worried about him. "No, as you said, his background is indeed substantial. I didn''t want to provoke his family, so I spared his life, but I''ve broken his legs. This lesson should keep him in line for a while." Lin Tian spoke lightly, but Bu Mengting knew that it must have been dangerously risky. "Ah, you broke his legs; he probably won''t let this go easily. But, I don''t care about that. Lin Tian, well done. That guy deserved to have his legs broken. No matter what, I''m always on your side." Chapter 315 - 287: Kiss Wonderful times always pass quickly, and soon it was daylight. Today Lin Tian and Bu Mengting had to return to school for classes. Before leaving, Lin Tian went home to make sure his dad was alright. "Lin Tian, come over here. I have something to tell you." Seeing Lin Tian was about to leave, Lin Cheng called him over. Lin Cheng''s expression was not very good, and Lin Fang originally wanted to listen in, but his mom pulled her away. "Dad, what is it?" "Lin Tian, I know you''ve grown up, and you have your own thoughts on many things. That''s good, and I''ve been looking forward to this day. The only thing I want to tell you today is, before you do anything, think of your dad, your mom, and your sister." "Dad, what are you talking about?" Lin Tian felt a bit wronged; wasn''t he always thinking about his family? "I''m speaking Chinese. I know that whatever I say now, you won''t listen, just be careful yourself." Obviously, Lin Cheng was angry because Lin Tian hadn''t listened to him at the hospital that day. What the elder meant was for Lin Tian to endure more and avoid messing with people who shouldn''t be provoked, which could lead to trouble. Lin Tian somewhat disagreed, as he now possessed the Supernatural Ability System. Even the Li Family of Capital City didn''t scare him. He hadn''t gone after Li Guan, and that was already showing a lot of respect to the Li Family. "If there''s nothing else, I''m going to school." Lin Tian realized that there was a generational gap between him and his father, or perhaps this was the price of growing up. Father and son were over twenty years apart, and they grew up in different environments, so a generation gap was inevitable. Bu Mengting said she was going to meet some classmates and had already gone to school first. Just as Lin Tian was about to hail a taxi, a car proactively approached him as he reached the roadside. And it was no ordinary car, but a police car. "Where to? Get in!" The driver was Chen Yixuan. Since the last time Lin Tian had helped Chen Yixuan take care of Luo Li, it had been a long time since he had seen Chen Yixuan. Chen Yixuan was still in her police uniform, standing tall and straight, with a very stern expression and not smiling. Lin Tian didn''t hesitate and got into the passenger seat right away. "Officer Chen, isn''t this using public resources for personal use?" "What? You want to report me?" "Of course, I won''t report you. I''m just worried about passersby reporting you. Then getting it turned into a video and posted online. ''Female cop keeps a boy toy, police car escorts boy toy.'' This title should go viral, right?" Chen Yixuan burst into laughter at Lin Tian''s words. "Go viral your big silly head. You''ve been pretty busy lately, what are you working on?" "Of course, I''m busy. There are things people promised to do that haven''t been done, I''m busy finding people to help me collect the debt." Lin Tian deliberately put on a pitiful look, which made Chen Yixuan blush. "When you helped me catch Luo Li, I never promised you anything. It was always you talking to yourself." "When people want to wriggle out of a deal, they can always find a thousand excuses." "You! Never mind, I, as an adult, will not fuss over minor issues. Lin Tian, there is something I need to ask you." Chen Yixuan clearly didn''t greet Lin Tian out of boredom. "What is it?" "What happened between you and Zhang Ya? That day, all the police in Wu''an were searching for Zhang Ya. It was a direct order from Director Zhong. What''s your involvement in this?" My involvement was, of course, that I tasked Director Zhong with assisting me in catching Zhang Ya. Of course, Lin Tian had no plans of telling Chen Yixuan that. "Nothing much." "Impossible, I''ve investigated Zhang Ya. Zhang Ya''s family is wealthy, controlling over a dozen multinational companies. They have branches in over a dozen countries. Someone like that wouldn''t be targeted by Director Zhong without solid reasons." In this era of economic development, the status of businessmen is sometimes even higher than some officials. Especially a business dynasty like Zhang Ya''s, Director Zhong wouldn''t move against Zhang Ya without sufficient reason. "It''s complicated, I can''t explain it all right now, but Zhang Ya is extremely dangerous." "Extremely dangerous? How dangerous?" "Why so many questions? Isn''t Zhang Ya already on the run? Do you have any information about her? What''s the matter? If there''s nothing, I''m getting out of the car. Just by riding with you, you''re nagging endlessly." "Alright, I won''t ask about Zhang Ya anymore. I came to find you today to investigate something that happened yesterday." Chen Yixuan took out a file bag and tossed it to Lin Tian. "Take a look!" Lin Tian took the file bag and read through the materials inside. It was all about the Assassin Yin Ye, detailing his place of birth, date of birth, and when he joined a mercenary corps. It also listed all the battles he had participated in, how many enemies he had killed, and whether he had been injured; everything was meticulously recorded. Looking through these materials, Lin Tian felt like he had followed in Yin Ye''s footsteps and experienced everything that had happened to Yin Ye. "There''s nothing interesting to look at, even the most splendid achievements only reflect past glories." "What I want to know is why did you provoke this god of death?" That was Chen Yixuan''s true intention, but Lin Tian kept silent. "I''m not sure. He''s an assassin, so obviously someone hired him." "You''re not worried at all! Someone has hired an assassin against you, and you don''t want to know who''s behind it?" Lin Tian certainly wanted to know, and he had already gotten the answer from the assassin. "Did you manage to get anything out of him?" "No, this assassin has very strong mental fortitude, we tried various methods but couldn''t persuade him." It turned out that Chen Yixuan had hit a setback at Yin Ye, hence she thought of seeking out Lin Tian. "It seems this assassin is quite tough." "You definitely know who ordered it, why won''t you say it." Chen Yixuan''s intuition was sharp, and combined with her years of solving cases in the police force, her logical thinking was exceptionally strong. "Sorry, but I don''t think I''m your criminal, Officer Chen. I need to attend class now, so I won''t disturb you anymore." Lin Tian wanted to get out of the car, but Chen Yixuan had locked the doors. "If you don''t tell me today, you can forget about getting out of the car." Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yixuan had clearly set this up beforehandshe invited Lin Tian into the car, then locked the door; if Lin Tian didn''t talk, she wouldn''t let him out. So she''s resorting to this kind of tactic, Lin Tian touched his nose and then suddenly gave Chen Yixuan a smirking stare. "So Officer Chen, you''re specially here to repay a favor today?" "What repay a favor?" "If you aren''t here to warm my bed, then why did you lock the car doors?" "What are you talking about? Lin Tian, if you talk nonsense again, I''ll tear your mouth apart. Now tell me honestly, who is behind that assassin." "I really don''t know." "Have you offended anyone recently?" It looked like Chen Yixuan was determined to get to the bottom of this. "If I tell you, you have to reward me." "What sort of reward do you want?" "Kiss me once, then I''ll tell." Lin Tian was still brooding over Chen Yixuan not warming his bed, seizing the chance to take a little advantage of her. Of course, Chen Yixuan probably wouldn''t agree. Chen Yixuan bit her lip, looked around to ensure nobody was paying attention, then suddenly leaned over and kissed Lin Tian on the face. It was like a dragonfly skimming the water, grazing then immediately departing. "I kissed you, hurry up and tell me." "That counts as a kiss? I didn''t feel anything at all." "Regardless, I''ve kissed you, hurry up and tell me." "Alright, you police should be able to figure it out. It was Li Guan." Lin Tian was skeptical that the police department didn''t know about the conflict between Li Guan and his father. "Li Guan? I understand, I will definitely investigate this thoroughly. No matter who it is, ordering someone to kill is committing a crime." At that moment, Chen Yixuan brimmed with heroic spirit, her aura stern, looking like she was ready to dive deeply into this case. Lin Tian thought it would be best if Chen Yixuan didn''t get involved. After getting her answer, Chen Yixuan didn''t take Lin Tian to school but dropped him halfway and left. "Hey, that''s not nice, it''s hard to catch a cab from here." Chen Yixuan completely ignored Lin Tian''s shouts and drove off. Lin Tian was sure this woman was retaliating because he had made her kiss him. Women really hold grudges over trivial matters, it was just a kiss after all. Alas, now he was doomed to walk to school. There were no buses on this road, and taxis rarely came. "Lin Tian, are you walking to school?" Today was definitely Lin Tian''s day for charming encounters; having just gotten off the police woman''s car, he then bumped into the campus beauty. Shen Mengyi was driving a red BMW, appearing seemingly out of nowhere. "Ah, let''s not talk about it, a woman left me stranded on the road." "Left by someone? Haha, serves you right, that''s what you get for being flirtatious. If it were me, I''d have kicked you out long ago." "That''s not right, Beauty Shen. You just invited me into your car! Are you not bringing me in to do something meaningful?" "Of course, we are doing something. Let''s go to school and attend class, that''s the most meaningful thing. Study hard, make progress every day." Shen Mengyi laughed and drove fast while Lin Tian wore an irritated look. "I mean something else meaningful." "We can talk about that another day, today we must first do this meaningful thing well." True to the president of the Broadcasting Club, Lin Tian suddenly found himself at a loss. He thought for a moment, then decided to close his eyes and rest. "Hey, you''re with a beauty and you can still sleep? Am I that uncharming?" "It''s not about lacking charm, you''re just too beautiful. I''m afraid if I look a few more times, I might lose control and do something crazy." "Really? What kind of crazy things would you do? Tell me." "Crazy things, how could I tell you that? Once I go crazy, I definitely won''t remember anything. Though, I should be able to remember Shen Mengyi." Chapter 316 - 288 Outdoor Activities Laughing and chatting with Shen Mengyi all the way to school, Lin Tianxia got out of the car and seemed to catch a glimpse of a familiar figure disappearing in a flash. When he looked over, that person was already gone. Lin Tian didn''t pay it much attention and told Shen Mengyi he was heading to class. After the morning classes were over, Bu Mengting came looking for him. "Mengting, my little wifey, how come you''ve missed me again after just one morning apart?" Seeing Bu Mengting, Lin Tian immediately perked up. "Yes, I''ve missed you. Tell me, how exactly did you come to school this morning?" However, Bu Mengting''s face was somewhat cold at the time. This morning? Lin Tian was originally riding in Chen Yixuan''s police car but got dumped halfway and ended up in Shen Mengyi''s car. "This morning I took the bus to school." He couldn''t tell Bu Mengting about either woman. "Hmph, just keep on lying to me, then." Bu Mengting was clearly very upset and turned to leave. Lin Tian immediately ran up to stop her. "Mengting, my little wifey, what''s this all about? We were fine, so why are you suddenly upset?" "You lied to me. You clearly got a ride to school this morning with Shen Mengyi." "How, how did you find out?" "If you don''t want people to know, don''t do it." Bu Mengting pushed Lin Tian away, trying to leave, but he held her back. "Mengting, my little wifey, I didn''t mean to lie to you. And let me tell you, no woman of Lin Tian''s is going to escape from my side." "Let go of me. Go find your Shen Mengyi." "Even if Shen Mengyi needs to be found, my little wifey Mengting, I won''t let go. Hehe, with such big breasts, can''t you be a little more open-minded?" "Screw you, it''s because you keep lying to me." Bu Mengting stopped pretending; she had known all along that a man as impressive as Lin Tian would surely have more than one or two women. Her previous display of emotions in front of Lin Tian was simply to get him to pay more attention to her. "Don''t be mad. I''ll treat you to barbecue tonight." Lin Tian sweet-talked Bu Mengting with a few more words until he finally cheered her up. The figure he saw in the morning must have been Bu Mengting''s roommate, Zhang Guo''er. No wonder it looked familiar; Lin Tian had met Zhang Guo''er several times before. To think she snitched on him stealthily, but fortunately, my little wifey Mengting is unwaveringly devoted to me. After the afternoon classes, Lin Tian went to the library. He hadn''t attended classes properly for a while, so, seizing this rare moment of peace, he planned to truly experience campus life. The library was quite busy, but everyone was quiet. The occasional rustling of books and a few louder voices were immediately met with stares from others. It seems like a great atmosphere for reading. Lin Tian casually picked up a book and sat down, only to have someone sit beside him the moment he did. Accompanied by a whiff of fragrance, Lin Tian faintly felt it was familiar. Turning his head, he saw Shen Mengyi with a book, sitting next to him. "What a coincidence!" Lin Tian greeted her, only to be met with a glaring stare from Shen Mengyi. Seeing that Lin Tian was puzzled, Shen Mengyi took out a pen and wrote a message on a slip of paper. "You''re not allowed to speak loudly in the library." Quite amusing, it reminded Lin Tian of the days in high school when they passed notes under the teacher''s nose while lectures were going on. He snatched the paper and pen from Shen Mengyi''s hands and penned a response. "If we can''t speak loudly, can we still touch each other?" "Get lost, just read your book properly." "With such a beautiful girl right beside me, how can I possibly focus on a book?" In school, Shen Mengyi was of course wearing hot pants. Which made Lin Tian a bit thirsty. "This is the library, you need to get your mind right and read. Beauty is found within the pages of books." "In ancient times, people turned to books because they had not seen beauty like yours. Now that I have such beauty beside me, why should I bother with books? Wouldn''t that be a waste of energy?" "It looks like I won''t be able to read tonight. Let''s go for a walk, so we don''t disturb the other students." Lin Tian was just about to retort, how was he disturbing other students. But Shen Mengyi had already packed up her things, ready to leave. When Lin Tian stood up, he realized that he indeed had distracted quite a few students around him. His and Shen Mengyi''s, the famous president of the Broadcasting Club, little note-passing in the library was bound to draw other students'' eyes. "I initially wanted to dive into the book for beautiful prose, but the beauty leaped out of the pages to find me." Once outside the library, Lin Tian pretended to complain. Listening to him, Shen Mengyi''s face turned slightly red. "So you mean to say it was me who came looking for you?" "Isn''t that the case? I was already seated when you came to sit down. Don''t deny it." "Alright, let''s just say that''s true. Actually, I really did have something to talk to you about." "See, I told you that you came to me." "Let''s take a walk around the track." It was already dark. If they stood at the library entrance, the two of them would be an obvious target. The track had an advantage - no lights. From a distance, one would only see two people without knowing who they were. "Sure, let''s head to the track." Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi had walked half a lap around the track when Lin Tian spotted a nice spot and pulled Shen Mengyi over. "How about this place? We can just lie on the grass and look up at the stars!" Lin Tian lay down first, stretching out his body to form the character ''big''. All of a sudden, Lin Tian got up, supporting himself with his hands, and looked around. "Did you hear something?" Shen Mengyi had just finished speaking when they heard a strange sound. It was like someone immensely enjoying themselves yet trying hard to suppress their voice. "Mengyi, look!" Lin Tian''s voice became unconsciously soft, as he hugged Shen Mengyi''s slim waist from behind and pointed toward the small grove in front of them. Shen Mengyi frowned a little at Lin Tian''s audacity, but she was more curious about what Lin Tian had seen. "Ah!" Shen Mengyi immediately realized what it was and quickly covered her mouth to avoid shouting out and creating an awkward situation. Turning to look at Lin Tian, who was still watching intently, even the hand wrapped around her waist was getting restless. For some reason, Shen Mengyi directly twisted Lin Tian''s waist with her hand. "Ouch! Why did you twist me?" Lin Tian didn''t want to disturb the couple ahead, so he kept his voice down. "Who told you to be a pervert? What are you looking at? Let''s get out of here." "That''s it, we''re leaving?" Lin Tian felt slightly regretful; he had wanted to observe a bit more. "You men are all lecherous." "How is that lecherous? Don''t you plan to ever get married? Never engage in such activities for your whole life?" Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian retorted, and Shen Mengyi found it an unreasonable argument she couldn''t refute honestly. After all, women do get married, and once married, naturally, they would engage in such acts. No one can avoid it. "Disgusting. I don''t want to go for a walk anymore, I''ll just tell you what it is. The school is planning to organize an outdoor activity soon. Are you going or not?" "Outdoor activity?" "Yes, everyone brings food and drinks, and we go to the mountains or the forest for a barbecue." As soon as Shen Mengyi uttered these words, Lin Tian cracked a smile. A prompt appeared in the system. Randomly triggered mission: accompany Shen Mengyi to the forest for an experience. The reward for completion is a Superpower Point, with no penalty for failure. Although there was no penalty, for Lin Tian, the opportunity to earn Supernatural Points was not something he was willing to pass up. Not to mention accompanying a beauty on an outing. "If a beauty wants me to go, then of course I''ll go. Can''t let Shen the Beauty down." "Who wants you to go?" "Take it or leave it, I''ve told you anyway." After saying that, Shen Mengyi wanted to head back to her dormitoryor rather, escape back to her dormitory as quickly as possible, away from Lin Tian. But in her rush, things were bound to go awry. In her haste to turn around, Shen Mengyi lost her balance. The uneven ground and a pothole worked against her, and she was about to fall. "Ah!" Shen Mengyi let out a cry, and immediately, a figure appeared by her side, strong arms swiftly enveloping her in a tight embrace. "Are you okay?" Lin Tian''s voice suddenly turned deep and magnetic, etching itself into Shen Mengyi''s heart. Her mind went blank as she stared into Lin Tian''s face, thinking how wonderful it would be to always be held like this. But since Shen Mengyi didn''t respond for a long time, Lin Tian thought she might have been injured. "Hey, where does it hurt? Let me see." "I''m fine, I wasn''t hurt." Shen Mengyi finally snapped out of it, her cheeks blushing, and she wormed her way out of Lin Tian''s arms, embarrassed. "About that outdoor activity, if you want to join, give me a call. II''m going back to the dorm now." Having said that, Shen Mengyi left Lin Tian as if fleeing and ran towards her dormitory. Chapter 317 - 289: Still Want Freedom? "Why do I always feel like Shen Mengyi is running away?" Watching the panicked Shen Mengyi run towards the dorm, Lin Tian always felt something was amiss. However, recalling their recent close encounter, Lin Tian''s hand seemed to still retain a faint delicate fragrance. When Lin Tian returned to the dorm, Guo Rong was eating, while Feng Jiabao and Lin Tao were playing on the computer. "Lin Tian, why are you back so late? Oh yes, I just heard someone say you were passing notes with the beautiful president of the Broadcasting Club in the library. Look at you, coming up with new tricks for flirting, even using notes to express affection. Publicly displaying affection in the library, huh!" Seeing Lin Tian return, Feng Jiabao immediately teased him a few sentences. Lin Tian hadn''t expected that the incident at the library had already been known by his roommates. "What affection are we showing? The beautiful president approached me because she had something to discuss." "What did she want to discuss with you?" Feng Jiabao was clearly unconvinced, turning his head and even pulled in another person to verify. "Guo Rong, what do you think?" "A woman looking for a man, what else could it be about." This foodie couldn''t even keep his mouth shut with snacks, Lin Tian had no choice but to explain everything. Upon hearing Lin Tian mention that the school was organizing an outdoor activity to explore the forest, everyone showed interest. "Hey, outdoor activities are quite popular these days. Let''s go together." "Exactly, we could make our own stove, light a fire, and try out the primitive lifestyle of men plowing and women weaving." Feng Jiabao''s imagination was always rich; he even thought of men plowing and women weaving, which was unmatched. The usually indifferent Lin Tao also showed great interest this time. "Lin Tian, hurry and call Shen the Great Beauty to ask if we can bring a few more people. I''ve heard that there are quite a few beauties in the Broadcasting Club." Feng Jiabao clearly had ulterior motives, and Guo Rong was very eager as well. "I see you guys don''t really want to experience life in the forest but rather want to chase after beauties in the woods." "Hehe, you thought of that too, which means you''re also interested. How about it, Lin Tian, help us ask." "What''s there to ask about? If we''re going, let''s go together. It''s a school-organized activity, aren''t you guys students of the school?" Lin Tian outright agreed, and Feng Jiabao immediately gave him a thumbs up. "Lin Tian, you''re really awesome, buddy." The guys started discussing what to bring for the outing. Feng Jiabao suggested bringing tents to spend the night in the mountains. Guo Rong thought that they should bring more ingredients, otherwise, they might starve in the forest. Lin Tao thought they should bring some items for self-defense, just in case they encountered any danger in the forest. The three of them discussed heatedly, and Lin Tian didn''t join in. He figured that since it was a school-organized affair, he''d let the organizers worry about such things. For example, the great beauty Shen Mengyi. The three roommates excitedly discussed it for most of the night, while Lin Tian thought about Zhang Ya. Even with all its resources, Dark Shadow couldn''t accurately pinpoint Zhang Ya, which meant her foothold in England must be very solid. It had been many days now, Zhang Ya''s injuries should have mostly healed by now. It was another normal day, and Lin Tian got up early to attend classes, seemingly returning to the life of an ordinary college student. Surprisingly, Bu Mengting invited him to have lunch together at noon. In the school, this was the first time Bu Mengting had ever invited Lin Tian. Time, that thing, when you want it to speed up, it goes very slowly. And when you want it to slow down, it rushes by. At that moment, Lin Tian felt like one minute was as long as a day. Finally, the class ended. "Mengting, my little wifey!" Lin Tian rushed out of class and went early to Bu Mengting''s classroom. He happened to see Bu Mengting coming out of the classroom. With Bu Mengting was Guo''er, who had reported Lin Tian the day before. Seeing Lin Tian, Guo''er seemed to say a few words to Bu Mengting then stormed off angrily. "Be careful in school." Bu Mengting moved to break free but Lin Tian''s strength was not something she could escape from. She struggled for a moment but still couldn''t escape Lin Tian''s embrace. Lin Tian''s domineering words made Bu Mengting no longer feel shy, and she let Lin Tian hold her as they entered the cafeteria. "Lin Tian, I heard that last night you were passing notes filled with feelings to Shen Mengyi in the library, and then both of you ran off to that small grove by the school''s sports field. Not long after, the beautiful Shen Mengyi ran back to the dormitory with her face all flushed. Can you tell me, what did you and the beautiful Shen do last night?" It seemed last night at the library had indeed incited jealousy. Such a small incident had blown up into something huge. Lin Tian tightened his grip, hugging Bu Mengting even closer. "Little wife Mengting, don''t worry. If I were looking for other women, I would definitely report to you first. As for Shen Mengyi, she did have something to ask me last night." "She, a beauty and president of the Broadcasting Club, asked you for what?" "The school is planning to organize an outdoor activity soon, going into the forest to experience life. She wanted me to participate." "Outdoor activity? So, did you accept her invitation and participate?" "Why not participate? It''s so boring having classes at school all the time. Going to the forest to experience it will also help train my wilderness survival skills." "Good, then I''m also participating." Bu Mengting suddenly announced loudly that she too wanted to participate in the outdoor activity. "You too?" "Of course, why not?" Bu Mengting pouted, looking at Lin Tian. If Lin Tian said no, he was going to pay. "Of course it''s fine." "You''re wise. Okay, I''m full now, and you wanted to prove to the whole world that I''m your woman, right? I''ll give you a chance." Bu Mengting seemed to be having a lot of fun today, in a very good mood. "What chance?" "Carrying me back to the dormitory!" "Sure!" Lin Tian quickly squatted down in front of Bu Mengting. Feeling the softness against his back, Lin Tian felt secretly thrilled. Lin Tian carried Bu Mengting out of the cafeteria, and just as they were leaving, he suddenly paused. "Lin Tian, can''t you carry properly!" "No way, that''s too boring." Lin Tian was not in a hurry, hands behind his head, following from a distance. Bu Mengting''s anger rose as she saw Lin Tian''s behavior, thinking to walk faster to make Lin Tian anxious. She had just picked up speed when she was blocked by a tall figure. The figure spoke to Bu Mengting with imperfect Chinese. "Sorry, I don''t know you. Please move out of the way." "Hear me out, from the first moment I saw you, I was taken by you...." Jack was about to deliver a heartfelt confession, but at that moment Lin Tian rushed over and kicked Jack. The kick landed on Jack''s stomach, making him step back several steps. "Who are you? Why did you kick me?" S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jack was caught off guard by Lin Tian''s kick, and was very angry. "She is my woman, and you were harassing her. Should I not kick you?" "Your woman? Oh? You Chinese really don''t have any concept of freedom. She isn''t your woman; she is free. I like her, pursuing her is my freedom too." Jack''s Chinese was not fluent, but his message was very clear. "I''ll freedom your face!" Lin Tian directly slapped Jack across the face. "Want freedom now?" "You''re challenging me, today I''m going to show you what I''m made of." The dazed Jack surprisingly adopted a boxer''s stance, his feet moving constantly, somewhat impressively. "I''m going to beat you till you cry!" Chapter 318 - 290: Make You Cry Jack threw a punch at Lin Tian''s head with great speed and power. Before coming to China, Jack had learned boxing for a while and had great confidence in his skills. However, Lin Tian neither dodged nor evaded, and directly countered with a punch to Jack''s fist. The two fists met squarely. "Ow" Jacks let out a scream, clutching his hand with his other one, which wouldn''t stop trembling. My God, was this man''s fist made of steel? Why did it feel like hitting a steel plate? Jack''s hand was slightly injured in an instant, and this was the result even after Lin Tian had held back a little. "You want to make me cry? Then today, I must make you cry!" Lin Tian grabbed Jack''s blond hair and raised his hand to deliver another slap. "Jack? Remember, under your feet, this is Huaxia." This slap was even more powerful than the previous one, nearly flipping Jack over. Jack''s forehead was seeing stars. "Still want your freedom?" Another slap followed, and blood began to trickle from the corner of Jack''s mouth. After a dozen consecutive slaps, Jack''s face had swollen up like a pig''s head. "Better watch your step next time!" After dealing with Jack, Lin Tian left with his arm around Bu Mengting who, before leaving, made a point of stepping on Jack with her high heel. Mengting, my little wife, is becoming more and more violent. In a super luxurious hospital room lay two men with both arms wrapped in bandages and suspended in the air, yet there was look of enjoyment on their faces. Rich people, even when hospitalized, lived in luxury. On the beds of the two patients... Upon closer inspection, the two women dressed as nurses looked exactly alike. They were twins. The two patients on the hospital beds were naturally Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin. Lin Tian had broken both of their hands, and then left. Both of their families were wealthy, so they were quickly admitted to the best hospital, treated by the best doctors, and underwent the best surgeries. Miraculously, all four of their arms were saved. "Wenbin, you didn''t waste your money on these two girls, they are truly top-notch. If it weren''t for these two, I really can''t imagine how I''d get through my time in this hospital. This is practically like being in jail." "Don''t worry, Master Li. As long as you are in Wu''an City, I guarantee you won''t be bored. But, Master Li, that guy that day ruined both our hands, and I just can''t swallow this insult." It was originally Wenbin who volunteered to help Li Guan get revenge, sending Yin Ye to kill Lin Tian. The result was that they incurred Lin Tian''s wrath, and Lin Tian came knocking. None of their bodyguards could stop Lin Tian. "You have to swallow it even if you can''t, do you think you can beat that freak?" Li Guan cast a sideways glance at Wenbin, which essentially means talk about adding insult to injury. That Wenbin, always speaking of things that are far from pleasant. Zhang Wenbin, rendered speechless by Li Guan''s comment, fell silent. That''s right, seeking revenge wasn''t the problem, the key was who could subdue Lin Tian! "This guy is too strong, it''s like he''s cheating. But, I think since he''s alone, if we gather more people and set up an ambush, we should be able to make him fall hard." Zhang Wenbin clearly hadn''t learned his lesson; his hands hadn''t even recovered, and he was already eager to settle accounts with Lin Tian. Li Guan was not optimistic about Wenbin''s proposition. It was following Wenbin''s suggestion last time that they had sent an assassin, and that assassin ended up betraying both him and Wenbin. "Enough with your lousy ideas. By the way, what about that awesome assassin you recommended last time? Turned around and sold us out. I heard some cop is on this case now, trying to get the assassin to testify against us? Wenbin, shouldn''t you be putting more thought into this matter?" "Don''t worry, that assassin only leaked some information as a compromise with Lin Tian. Those cops will definitely get nowhere with him." "I don''t want to hear what''s impossible; I just want to know, when will that guy be unable to testify in court?" Li Guan''s hysterical roar made Zhang Wenbin inexplicably nervous. "What are you suggesting, Master Li?" To be honest, Yin Ye had been with Zhang Wenbin for almost three years, making a lot of money for Wenbin, and Wenbin had developed some affection for Yin Ye. However, it was clear that Li Guan intended to silence the assassin. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We can''t keep this assassin. I don''t want to be caught holding the bag when I get out." The influence of the Li Family in Capital City was enormous. Situations like Li Guan''s could usually be handled with just a word from someone in the Li Family. But Li Guan didn''t want to do that. Asking for help from someone in the family would only show that he couldn''t handle his own affairs. "Yes, Master Li. That assassin won''t survive tonight," Wenbin said. "Good, I told you to collect information on Lin Tian, did you get it?" "Ah, don''t even mention it. I tried to buy Lin Tian''s information from the Dark Net, but they said they couldn''t offer anything on him. I did some digging myself, and Lin Tian seems like a regular person, parents doing some small business. But Lin Tian suddenly exhibited extraordinary abilities just before the college entrance exam..." Zhang Wenbin recited the information he had gathered through various channels. "Shadow doesn''t provide his informationcould this guy also be with Shadow?" Li Guan''s brows furrowed, thinking Lin Tian seemed quite extraordinary. Zhang Wenbin had thought of this before and even asked Shadow''s people about it. "It shouldn''t be. I''ve asked them. They said Lin Tian''s information is classified as S-level, and Shadow would never sell out any intel about Lin Tian." "Interesting. Wenbin, listen to me, be patient for a few days. We''ll properly heal up in the hospital these few days, live peacefully for a bit. I''ve already devised a strategy to deal with Lin Tian." Hearing Li Guan say this, Zhang Wenbin immediately became excited. "So you had a plan all along, Li Shao, when do we act? I must stomp hard on Lin Tian, no, I want to kick him to pieces." Li Guan glanced sideways at Zhang Wenbin. He thought to himself that Zhang Wenbin was someone without determination, not fit for big endeavors. However, the women he brought were indeed not bad. "Don''t worry, when it''s time to deal with Lin Tian, I''ll definitely bring you along." "It''s not that I''m being nosy, Li Shao, but may I ask what does your friend do? Lin Tian is very formidable. According to Yin Ye, this Lin Tian seems to have some magical abilities." Zhang Wenbin was clearly not reassured; the harsh lesson from last time made him fully aware that there are always bigger fish. "So what if he does? Do you know who my friends are?" "Who are they?" "Demons!" "What''s a demon?" Zhang Wenbin, obviously never having heard of demons, was immediately baffled. "The Demons are one of the top five mercenary corps in the world. Don''t underestimate the Demons; this organization is extremely vicious. Once they take action, I guarantee Lin Tian will die a very ugly death." "Sounds very formidable, then I shall look forward to seeing Li Dashao''s performance." "Rest assured, this time we''ll definitely handle Lin Tian. And it seems Lin Tian has two women. Once Lin Tian is dead, his women, we''ll take one each!" "Sounds good." Meanwhile, Lin Tian was unaware that Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin, whose hands he had broken, were still plotting how to deal with him. He had just finished his class when he was summoned by Feng Jiabao and a few others. Unexpectedly, Bu Mengting was there, too. "I heard from Feng Jiabao that you guys plan to buy some tents and stuff today. I want to come along." Logically, buying tents was typically the grunt work. Lin Tian was somewhat reluctant to have Bu Mengting do this kind of work, but she insisted on joining. The group left the school grounds, bound for a tent purchase with great fanfare. With so many people, they needed to bring several tents. "Lin Tian, why don''t you and Bu Mengting share one?" Feng Jiabao was the financial supervisor for this purchasing plan. All the purchases were recorded by Feng Jiabao. "Sure." Bu Mengting was hesitant, but Li Tian agreed without hesitation. "Then we''ll just buy three tents." Beyond tents, they also procured some sleeping bags and moisture-proof mats. Guo Rong, a foodie at heart, was always thinking about food, and due to his insistence, they bought quite a bit of snacks. After they finished purchasing, everyone was laden with big and small packages. Of course, except for Bu Mengting, whose share Lin Tian carried. Lin Tian easily carried the items, not showing any strain even while carrying double the load. Just as the group finished shopping and was about to return to the school, someone blocked their way. The ones blocking Lin Tian and the others were a group of foreign students, including Black and White people, and a few who looked quite similar to the Chinese. Jack''s face was swollen like bread at the moment, yet he wore a very happy smile. This time, he brought more than twenty people to encircle Lin Tian. The number of foreign students with Jack was nearly three times the size of Lin Tian''s group. "Who are you people? Why are you stopping us?" Feng Jiabao stepped forward. "What do we want? Look, one of you tough guys dared to hit me. Do you think you can bully me because I''m a foreigner? Let me tell you, you can''t. These are all foreigners. Let''s see if you can still bully us." Jack''s Chinese was not good, but he was quite shrewd. Right off the bat, he charged Lin Tian''s group with targeting them because they were foreign students. With such an accusation, if any mishaps occurred, they could position themselves as the disadvantaged group, seeking more support for their side. Chapter 319 - 291: Black-skinned Pig Lin Tian and his group, including Bu Mengting, were merely five people, while Jack''s group of international students numbered over twenty. Among them were three or four black students, exceptionally tall and muscular, their muscles solid like reinforced concrete, their dark skin shining under the sunlight. "What''s happening, Lin Tian?" The international students were targeting Lin Tian, but no one in the dorm retreated; they all stood in front of Lin Tian. Seeing the concerned expression on Feng Jiabao''s face, Lin Tian also felt somewhat touched. "That foreigner harassed Mengting, so I beat him up. No worries, I''ll beat him again this time." Just as Lin Tian was about to make a move and deal with the group of foreigners, Feng Jiabao unexpectedly stepped in front of him. "Lin Tian, why are you trying to show off? Today, with our brothers here, no one dares to touch anyone from our dorm." "The boss is right, today we''ll kill these foreign devils." Guo Rong, usually obsessed with food, also rarely showed a hint of fierceness. Lin Tian really wanted to say that even if twenty more of these foreigners came, they''d be trash, and there was no need for anyone to worry about him. However, the other three didn''t seem to be listening; they stood firmly in front of him and Bu Mengting. "Hey, Jack. These yellow monkeys, they seem like they want to fight back! This should be fun, otherwise my fists will have nowhere to go." A muscular black guy laughed at Jack. This guy was huge, standing there like a human pillar. His name was Johnson, and he was the leader among these foreign students. "Who are you calling a yellow monkey, you black pig? Come out, I''m going to thrash you!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was about to explode with anger and was about to beat up this black guy, but Lin Tao jumped out ahead of him, confronting the black guy head-on. The term "black pig" not only made Johnson glare but also caused the other black students to look on disapprovingly. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yellow monkey, you''re looking for death!" Johnson''s fists crackled ominously as he clenched them. Lin Tao wasn''t afraid at all. "Black pig, if you chicken out, kneel down and apologize, and I''ll let you off this time." Typically silent, Lin Tao exploded today. Feng Jiabao and Guo Rong screamed in excitement. "Black pig, just kneel down!" Seeing the situation, Lin Tian thought about it and decided not to make his move just yet. He let Lin Tao be the hero this time. He had previously taught Lin Tao the Sword Dao, and he was curious how well Lin Tao had grasped it lately. Though fighting this black pig should not pose any problem. "Yellow monkey, you''ve angered me." Johnson could no longer hold back, and he directly stepped forward, charging at Lin Tao. This guy was so big that his running was almost like walking, but each step he took caused a dull sound. "This black pig is quite strong, I wonder if Lin Tao can withstand him." Guo Rong was a little worried. "What are you afraid of, Lin Tao has even beaten the Sword Dao beauty; being strong doesn''t make any difference, Lin Tao will handle it. And if not, we''ll all rush up together and pound that black pig." Feng Jiabao was pretty good at boosting morale. While they were talking, Lin Tao and Johnson had already collided. Indeed, they crashed into each other. Facing the intimidating Johnson, Lin Tao did not choose to dodge; instead, he met him head-on. "Bang!" Johnson didn''t budge, while Lin Tao was forced back five steps. Although Lin Tao moved back five steps, a smile appeared on his face. "Not bad, you''ve got some strength." Then, his speed suddenly increased, and before Johnson could react, he landed a punch on Johnson''s abdomen. However, the punch felt like it had hit wild pig skin; Johnson remained unmoved, as if Lin Tao''s punch wasn''t even hitting him. "Yellow monkey, you can really jump around, but you''re just too weak." Johnson laughed loudly; his hands, large like cattail fans, swatted towards Lin Tao. This time Lin Tao was much more agile, and the two were like a super heavyweight boxer versus a lighter-weight boxer in a fight. Lin Tao could use his nimble movement technique to keep landing hits on Johnson, who relied solely on his physique to bear it all without any trouble. But if Lin Tao were truly hit even once by Johnson, he might not be able to stand up again. After a while of fighting, Lin Tao had left a few footprints on Johnson''s body, but Johnson was unaffected. "Yellow monkey, show some guts and don''t run!" Johnson shouted loudly, but Lin Tao still managed to dodge his attack. Lin Tao hadn''t expected Johnson to be so tough; anyone else would have been defeated by now. It''s frustrating, this situation is not working; he can''t cause any damage to Johnson at all. "Yellow monkey, is jumping around all you can do?" "Johnson, hurry and slap this yellow monkey dead, my head is getting dizzy from watching him jump around." The group of foreign students kept taunting Lin Tao. "A bunch of idiots, clearly Lin Tao has the upper hand, and they still think that black pig is all that." Feng Jiabao muttered under his breath; he also wanted to shout loudly to support Lin Tao, but there were too many opponents, and his voice simply couldn''t have any effect. "But actually, Lin Tao really can''t threaten that black pig," Guo Rong said, more pessimistically. Lin Tian had been watching for a while, noticing that Lin Tao hadn''t fully integrated the Sword Dao, just using boxing and kicking techniques to fight Johnson. "Lin Tao, use the Sword Dao already!" "I want to, but I don''t have a sword in my hand." Lin Tao was extremely frustrated; his entire skill set revolved around the sword, and now empty-handed, he felt extremely stifled in combat. "Who says you don''t have a sword? It seems you haven''t fully understood the Sword Dao. The sword, a weapon, anything that can serve as a weapon can serve as a sword." "What do you mean?" Lin Tao asked, and in a moment of distraction, nearly got punched by Johnson. As he dodged Johnson''s punch, all the Sword Dao experiences that Lin Tian had taught him before flashed through his mind. A flash of enlightenment sparkled in Lin Tao''s mind. "Right, anything that can serve as a weapon can be my sword." He suddenly stopped, and looked coldly at Johnson. "Black-skinned pig, I''m done playing with you, I''ll take you down now!" Lin Tao relaxed his fists, transforming them into palms; he would use his palms as his sword. "All you do is talk big, my punch will knock you down." Seeing Lin Tao stopping, Johnson thought it was his chance and hurled his fist at Lin Tao. The punch was fast and powerful, generating a whistling sound from sheer physical force. Facing this punch, Lin Tao didn''t move; he retracted his palms, and the Sword Dao taught to him by Lin Tian appeared in his mind. "Lin Tao, run!" "Damn, has Lin Tao gone insane? Fighting head-on with the black-skinned pig?" Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao immediately grew anxious, shouting to remind Lin Tao. Lin Tian, however, wore a slight smile; Lin Tao had won this time. "Hahaha, yellow-skinned monkey, out of energy to jump now, aren''t you?" Johnson''s fist smashed towards Lin Tao''s chest, and it was about to hit him. Suddenly, Lin Tao opened his eyes, a piercing gaze causing a chill in Johnson''s heart. He didn''t know why, but suddenly, he felt fear in his heart, but at this moment, he trusted his fist more. His iron fist was about to destroy everything about this Huaxia man. Lin Tao''s palm moved, or rather, Lin Tao''s sword was drawn. In that instant, his palm became a sword, and the speed of this sword surpassed the ultimate speed that human eyes could catch, stabbing precisely below Johnson''s ribcage. It was too fast. So fast that nobody reacted until it seemed like Lin Tao''s palm had always been under Johnson''s ribcage. "Haha, yellow-skinned monkey, your attack had no effect on me." Johnson said, just as he was about to continue his unfinished punch, suddenly yelped and stepped back three paces, clutching his ribcage, shouting incessantly. "Demon Art, you used Demon Art." In the instant Lin Tao hit him, a mysterious force entered his body directly, like a long sword piercing Johnson''s ribcage, tearing the skin and lodging into the bone. But Lin Tao was clearly using his palm. Intense pain made Johnson slightly embarrassed and even more furious. "What are you all standing around for? Get them all, kill these yellow-skinned monkeys. Fuck!" The black-skinned pig cursed, and the other foreign students immediately rushed forward en masse. On this side, Lin Tian and his group, of course, wouldn''t just watch Lin Tao; they also charged forward. What made Lin Tian wryly smile was that Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao were surprisingly fast. "You two protect Mengting, leave these trash to me." Lin Tian had to quickly overtake the two, Lin Tao knew Sword Dao and going first wasn''t an issue. Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao were ordinary people, fewer against many, they were bound to be at a disadvantage. "Jack! You''ve got guts, daring to provoke me again, I''ll leave you with a lasting impression." As Lin Tian spoke, he charged into the crowd. With the foundation of his Ox Power Technique, these foreign students were like sheep, and Lin Tian was a lion charging into the flock. Any punch could knock down a foreign student, even the stronger black men were flipped with a single kick. In the blink of an eye, all the foreign students were beaten down by Lin Tian. The only one left able to move was Johnson, still fighting Lin Tao. "Jack, we meet again!" Having cleaned up the trash, Lin Xu set his sights on Jack. Jack, already pale from being Caucasian, seemed to turn even whiter. "You can''t hit me, you''re bullying a foreigner. I''m going to call the police!" Facing Lin Tian alone, Jack felt a fear emanating from his very bones. "Go ahead and call them, and while you''re at it, make sure to mention that you''ve broken your leg." "My leg is clearly not broken." Jack had just finished speaking when he realized what was happening. Lin Tian''s kick landed on Jack''s thigh, with a crack, his leg deformed, spilling a large pool of blood. "Ah!" Jack screamed and fainted. Chapter 320 - 292 Kidnappers Johnson saw his man instantly flipped over by someone from the opposite side, and Jack''s thigh was even kicked broken. His eyes were about to burst, thinking that this person in front of him actually wasn''t the strongest one on the other side. "Black Pig, it''s time for us to have a result!" The success of that strike greatly boosted Lin Tao''s confidence, and his understanding of Sword Dao had reached a higher level. He once again gathered his palms, then sprinted to accelerate towards Johnson. A fierce look appeared on Johnson''s face. Today, they were in trouble, but there was still something Johnson could do: to defeat the person in front of him. His fist tightened again, his vision contained only one person, Lin Tao. "Die!" Johnson''s fist struck out, carrying all his body''s strength. Lin Tao also drew out his palm, which looked very slow, just like Tai Chi. But in reality, if someone had the same eye power as Lin Tian, they could see that Lin Tao''s speed was so fast that it created illusions, piercing out countless times in an instant. "Ah!" Even Johnson couldn''t withstand the rapid, continuous strikes to his chest, and his huge body fell back, spouting a mouthful of fresh blood. "You two are unrealistically strong like non-humans!" Guo Rong was a bit frustrated, just as he was considering whether to take on two or five. Just during that moment of hesitation, the fight had ended. "Tsk tsk, with you two, won''t our dormitory sweep across Wu''an University?" A few people huddled together in high spirits. "We better run." After Guo Rong calmed down from his excitement, he suggested fleeing. "Right, right. This foreigner had his leg kicked broken by Lin Tian, if we call the police, it''s going to be a big issue. It might even lead to us being expelled from school. The school leaders, each of them treats foreigners like gods." "Then we definitely can''t run." Lin Tian, however, did not agree with fleeing. "Let''s hurry up and leave. One of the foreign students who came with them seems to have already called the police. He didn''t come over just now; he was hiding on the sidelines." The usually silent Lin Tao also spoke. "Come on, let''s go." "We can''t leave, we need to stay here. They provoked us first, so we were acting in self-defense. I trust the police will definitely be fair." In fact, Lin Tian wanted to set the record straight, stating it as foreign students, taking advantage of their numbers to bully others, were injured after being counterattacked by a few Wu''an University students. If Lin Tian didn''t leave, the others certainly wouldn''t either. "Mengting, did you videotape it just now?" "I did, right after you told me, I started recording." Right when Lin Tao was fighting Johnson, Lin Tian had asked Bu Mengting to start recording. The purpose was to keep evidence. A few minutes later, the police cars showed up. Such a quick response must be because a foreigner had reported the incident. Anything involving foreign students always makes the police tense. If handled improperly, it could become a major diplomatic issue. "Who reported the case just now?" a diligent police officer jumped down from the car. The other officers quickly surrounded the scene. "It was me!" At that moment, a male student who had been hiding in the distance jumped out, claiming he had called the police. The police had already secured the scene, with the only people standing being Lin Tian and his group. The situation seemed very clear. "What happened?" The diligent police officer went about his duties, as the foreign student began presenting his identity. "I am a Japanese student, Hiroshima Jiro, and this incident was all because these Wu''an University students, relying on their martial prowess, bullied us foreign students." So it turned out to be a Japanese. The diligent officer''s eyebrows twitched when Hiroshima Jiro mentioned he was Japanese. "Just the five of you bullied your group of more than twenty?" "Uh, although it seems illogical, this is the truth." "Not necessarily, stay here to cooperate with the investigation, and I''ll go inquire further." The diligent officer directly asked his colleagues to question the Japanese student, while he approached Lin Tian and the others. Seeing the group, the officer first raised his thumb. "Regardless of who''s right or wrong, you guys knocked these foreigners down; I must give you praise for that! Well done! Now, who''s going to tell me, what exactly happened just now?" "Just now, those foreigners were trying to mess with us, but we ended up beating them up. That''s pretty much what happened." Feng Jiabao spoke first, sensing that the officer seemed easy to talk to; he felt that there might truly be no trouble this time. "Oh? Why would they come and trouble you out of the blue?" It was then apparent that this diligent officer, despite admiring Lin Tian and his group, was still a principled cop. "Earlier, one of these foreigners harassed my girlfriend. It was that guy whose leg I broke. I had already beaten him up once, but this time he brought so many people, thinking they could definitely cripple me. Unfortunately, it ended up being him who was crippled." Lin Tian spoke with an expressionless face and, although his tone was flat, it made everyone feel extremely annoyed. Such a damn show-off. "Alright, I''ve basically gotten the gist of things, but these are all international students, so it''s not that simple to just wrap things up. You probably still need to come with us to the police station." Lin Tian and his group had no objections, just as they were about to follow the police into the police car. Another police car arrived. Chen Yixuan got out. "Squad Leader Chen!" With several merits under her belt, Chen Yixuan had now become the head of the detective squad. If it weren''t for her age, she might have directly become a deputy chief of a branch. "What''s going on?" "Here''s the thing..." The capable police officer relayed the details of the situation he had just learned to Chen Yixuan. Chen Yixuan nodded and approached Lin Tian. "Can''t you go easy when you strike? You were initially in the right, but then you broke that foreign devil''s leg, and now it''s a bit complicated." "What''s there to complicate? He started it." Bu Mengting had long held a grudge against Officer Chen Yixuan and immediately took out a video she had recorded to show to Chen Yixuan. After watching it, Chen Yixuan immediately showed a hint of joy. "If that''s the case, then it''s easy to handle. Bring all these kidnappers back with me." Suddenly, Chen Yixuan commanded the police to arrest all the international students who had just got up off the ground. "Now with evidence showing, you were gathering to cause trouble and attempted to kidnap five Wu''an University students. Take them all back." How did it turn into being kidnappers? Several people were a bit stunned. Chen Yixuan then winked at Lin Tian. "Yes, they are kidnappers. They tried to kidnap us. Luckily, we knew some self-defense, or they would have succeeded." Suddenly, an incident that was merely about college students fighting turned into foreign students gathering to cause trouble and kidnap Wu''an University students, only to be overpowered by Wu''an University students who knew self-defense. Chen Yixuan set the tone for the case, and the media that followed reported it as such. No one was fixating on Jack''s leg being broken by Lin Tian anymore; a bunch of kidnappers, lucky not to be killed, just a broken leg, considered themselves lucky. Lin Tian and his friends just recorded a statement at the police station and then left. "Tsk, tsk, it really helps to know people in high places. Lin Tian, that beautiful policewoman seems to have a thing for you." As soon as he stepped out, Feng Jiabao immediately gave Lin Tian a teasing smile. Who knew Lin Tian didn''t respond, and Bu Mengting pinched him hard on his waist. "This policewoman clearly framed and trapped us." "Hey, hey, Bu Mengting, it''s wrong of you to say that. That beautiful policewoman just helped us. I think it should be called ''marital aid kung fu.'' She instantly shifted the blame. Such a beautiful move. No matter how things end up, at least no one will pursue the matter of Lin Tian breaking Jack''s leg." Feng Jiabao analyzed everything logically, and the others agreed one after another. That left Bu Mengting a bit embarrassed. "You guys, any little favor, and you forget who you are. I''m going back to the dorm." "Don''t, Mengting darling, don''t be mad." Lin Tian tried to catch her, but Bu Mengting sped up and he couldn''t catch up; she ran off into the distance. "You guys, was that on purpose? Even if the beautiful policewoman and I had a thing, couldn''t you wait to say it, or say it when Bu Mengting wasn''t around?" "I just wanted to see Lin Tian''s way with women, to see how you juggle several stunning women. I believe the day for the beautiful policewoman and Bu Mengting to get along is coming soon." Feng Jiabao was always stirring up trouble, but Lin Tian didn''t hold it against him. "Bu Mengting is really angry; you guys help me follow her and escort her back to school." "You''re not coming, and you want us to follow? We''re not Bu Mengting''s men," Feng Jiabao was the first to protest. "You''re still talking; wasn''t it you who caused this mess? Bu Mengting is annoyed with me now, seeing me would only make her angrier. Hurry up, help out." Eventually, they agreed to help and followed Bu Mengting back to school. Lin Tian stayed where he was, and before long, the police station closed. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yixuan came out in her uniform, which looked distinctly unique on her. Sinuous figure unmistakable, exquisite features, combined with a bit of heroic spirit. "Yixuan! Over here!" Lin Tian called out to Chen Yixuan and waved. Chen Yixuan looked around, spotted Lin Tian, and immediately walked over to him. "Why didn''t you go back to school?" "You helped me out so much today; of course, I have to show some gratitude. Did you think I was like you, promising to warm my bed, but then just stringing me along?" "Who''s stringing you along? I just helped you once, so let''s consider this time as compensation for the last. We''re even now." Chapter 321 - 293: I Just Want to Repay the Kindness "What do you mean by ''settled''? Let me tell you, Yixuan, being dishonest is your own business, but I won''t stoop to that level. You''ve helped me a lot this time, so tonight, I plan to warm your bed. I''m just that kind of person who repays favors." Lin Tian spoke with determination, as if he would repay the favor whether you wanted him to or not. Chen Yixuan''s eyes widened in disbelief. "Lin Tian, you wish! Who repays a favor like that? Want to warm my bed? I definitely don''t want that kind of favor from you." After saying this, she turned around and walked away, quite hastily, it seemed she was flustered. Who would have thought that after just a few steps, Lin Tian grabbed her. "What are you doing?" "I''m here to repay my debt today, and you''re not getting away!" "I, I really don''t need you to warm my bed." "Who said anything about warming beds to repay a favor? Yixuan, don''t get the wrong idea. I wanted to invite you to dinner." Wasn''t that what you said? Chen Yixuan internally criticized him, but dared not say another word. What if she provoked Lin Tian, and he insisted on warming her bed as a favor? She let Lin Tian lead her into a very elegantly decorated restaurant. "Yixuan, to thank you, I want to treat you to a meal today. Since I''m treating, you get to order. Here''s the menu!" Rarely, Lin Tian exhibited some gentlemanly behavior, and Chen Yixuan pursed her lips, just glad he wasn''t offering to warm her bed. She wasn''t fussy about food. The kinds of meat that ordinary girls didn''t like, Chen Yixuan didn''t mind at all. According to her, meat contains a lot of fat that can provide the body with more energy, and should be eaten more. Luckily, she kept up with her exercises, maintaining a good figure, otherwise, she would have easily become overweight. "Yixuan, I toast to you. If it weren''t for you today, I would have been in trouble." As soon as the food was served, Lin Tian picked up a glass of wine to toast Chen Yixuan. Chen Yixuan was driving, so she didn''t dare to drink alcohol, but she picked up a drink to reciprocate the gesture. "No need to be so formal. You''ve helped me so much in the past, this is just my way of returning the favor." "No way, that won''t do. What we had before were transactions. You can be dishonest and forget, but I can''t. Anyway, this time you helped me, so I''m treating you to a meal, and we''re not using past matters to settle it." Lin Tian gulped down his glass of wine in one go. Chen Yixuan gave Lin Tian an annoyed glance but said nothing more. "Have you found out where Zhang Ya is?" "No, I only know she went to England, but I don''t know her exact location." Mentioning Zhang Ya made Lin Tian''s mood turn gloomy. As long as Zhang Ya was alive, he couldn''t rest easy. Seeing Lin Tian''s expression, Chen Yixuan couldn''t help but sigh internally. "Did that Zhang Ya inherit Luo Li''s powers?" This was something Chen Yixuan deduced from various clues. Especially the way Lin Tian was determined to kill Zhang Ya, Chen Yixuan felt that Zhang Ya must not be an ordinary woman anymore. "How did you know about that?" Lin Tian was taken aback; he hadn''t told anyone about this. "The way you want her dead shows she''s no ordinary person and has become a danger to you. It''s unfortunate that my guess was right. Was a big part of the reason you messed with Zhang Ya because you killed Luo Li for me?" This guess of Zhang Ya inheriting Luo Li''s powers made Chen Yixuan feel a strange guilt towards Lin Tian. She thought that Zhang Ya was attacking Lin Tian solely because he had killed Luo Li, and Zhang Ya was seeking revenge for Luo Li. "Luo Li and Zhang Ya have nothing to do with each other. You can''t connect these two things. Zhang Ya hates me." "What? They''re not related? You''re not lying to me, right? From what you''re saying, did you and Zhang Ya have grievances before?" Chen Yixuan thought Lin Tian was saying this just to make her feel better. Lin Tian''s enmity with Zhang Ya wasn''t because of Luo Li. "Not only do I not have grievances with Zhang Ya, but I also saved her once at a zoo. Ah, all of this started from the time I saved her. If only I''d known, I really shouldn''t have saved her then." "It sounds like there''s quite a story there. Lin Tian, tell me more about it," Chen Yixuan said, her interest piqued as she looked at Lin Tian eagerly. Lin Tian actually wanted to share this story with someone else; he was curious about others'' opinions on how he dealt with Zhang Ya. So he started from the zoo incident, going all the way to when he blew up Zhang Ya''s arm and she fled to England. "So, your relentless pursuit of Zhang Ya is understandable. If she returns, she might immediately target the women close to you." "That''s exactly what I''m worried about. With Zhang Ya''s current strength, Mengting and Qianqian have no chance of resisting." Lin Tian looked somewhat helpless. Even the shadows couldn''t locate Zhang Ya; it seemed they could only wait for her to show up herself. But Zhang Ya showing up also meant that her injuries were fully healed. "Who can you blame but yourself, you heartbreaker? Even though you had a woman, you still flirted everywhere. This is your karma." At this moment, Chen Yixuan didn''t forget to take a jab at Lin Tian, laughing heartily. "I clearly rejected her; I just felt Zhang Ya had a bad personality back then. Who knew she would be so extreme." "Typical spoiled princess attitude, the precious daughter of the Zhang Family who always got whatever she wanted from childhood. How could she let a man she fancies slip away?" As a policeman, he hit the nail on the head right away. "Yixuan, do you have any good strategies to protect my two women? I can''t be with them every day, and even if I were willing, they wouldn''t agree. They have their own lives." "For now, I don''t have any good strategies. If there were one, it would be to find Zhang Ya sooner and nip the danger in the bud." This idea coincided perfectly with Lin Tian''s earlier thoughts, but unfortunately, not even a shadow could locate Zhang Ya, so the chance to implement this plan was lost. "Too bad we can''t find Zhang Ya''s location." "Don''t think too much about it. Since you managed to save Mengting and Qianqian from Zhang Ya''s grasp, you can surely save them a second time. Come on, let''s hurry up and eat; the food is getting cold." Chen Yixuan consoled Lin Tian a few words, and Lin Tian also knew that simply worrying was useless. "Do you want me to take you back to school?" After dinner, Chen Yixuan drove her car over. "Never mind, I want to walk alone." S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In truth, Lin Tian was afraid that someone would see him on his way back to school and tell Bu Mengting. Mengting, his little wife, wasn''t really angry; she was just pretending to create an opportunity for Lin Tian to meet Chen Yixuan alone. "Alright then, take your time walking back." Chen Yixuan was a carefree person; when Lin Tian refused to ride with her, she didn''t fret and just drove home. The first thing Lin Tian did when he got back to school was to call Bu Mengting. "Mengting, my little wife, I am back." "Back or not, I couldn''t care less. Is there anything else, or should I hang up?" Bu Mengting''s voice sounded firm, but Lin Tian knew she wasn''t really angry. If she were, she probably wouldn''t have picked up the call at all. "There is, of course. And it''s extremely important; it involves my life." "What is it? Lin Tian, what''s wrong with you?" Bu Mengting immediately became anxious. "It''s nothing; don''t worry. You need to remain calm. Now, do what I tell you." "Just tell me what I have to do!" Bu Mengting instantly became tense. "Okay, change into something nice right now and come to the school playground." "Oh, alright. Wait, how does this relate to your life?" Bu Mengting suddenly became alert, sensing something was off. "Of course it''s related. No time to explain now, just hurry over. If you''re late, you might not see me anymore." Lin Tian ended the call abruptly. Soon, Bu Mengting rushed out of her dormitory and ran all the way to the playground. By that time, it was already dark, and many places on the playground were pitch black and invisible. "Lin Tian? Lin Tian! Lin Tian, where are you?" Bu Mengting walked while calling out. Suddenly, a breeze blew from behind, and Bu Mengting felt someone embrace her from the back. Just as she thought about resisting and screaming, she immediately smelled a familiar masculine scent. "Lin Tian, are you trying to scare me to death? What life-threatening issue could possibly make you lure me out here!" Bu Mengting pinched Lin Tian''s waist, and Lin Tian immediately pretended to be in a lot of pain. "Stop twisting, it hurts, hurts, hurts!" Seeing Lin Tian seemingly in real pain, Bu Mengting let go of her grip, yet she still spoke sternly. "See if you''ll still go around flirting with that policewoman." "What do you mean by flirting? That incident this afternoon, she just helped me out. She helped solve a big problem, so of course, I had to show some gratitude. Besides, this whole incident was actually caused by you; technically, you should be the one thanking her properly," Lin Tian retorted. Bu Mengting was momentarily stunned; how had this incident involved her? "It was clearly you guys who fought and disturbed the police. What does that have to do with me?" "How can it not be related? It''s very much related. Let me explain it to you. Why did Jack and I start fighting in the first place?" "Uh" Bu Mengting suddenly found herself at a loss for words; Jack and Lin Tian had fought because of her. Back then, Jack had been pestering Bu Mengting, and Lin Tian had shown up to teach Jack a lesson. That was the beginning of everything. "Even if it''s because of me, we weren''t in the wrong. She was just doing what any police officer should do. Enough, enough. Let''s not talk about this anymore. If there''s nothing else, I''m going back to my dorm." "Don''t rush off. I told you, it''s about an important matter concerning my life!" "Well, spit it out then." "Here''s the thing. I just did a reading for myself, and if I don''t have a beautiful woman with me tonight, I might face a bloody disaster. Mengting, my little wife, as Qianqian isn''t around, you''re the only one who can save me from this calamity." Chapter 322 - 294: The Guest I Invited "Big liar! I''m going back to the dorm." As soon as Bu Mengting heard this, she knew she had been tricked by Lin Tian again, and turned to run. The easy prey before him, Lin Tian couldn''t possibly let it go. With a lunge, he rushed in front of Bu Mengting, embraced her, and then kissed her fiercely. Soon, Bu Mengting melted into a puddle, her mind filled only with thoughts of Lin Tian, nothing else. "Mengting, my little wife, don''t go back to the dorm today." "Mmm." Bu Mengting quietly agreed, and the two of them did not return to their dorms that night. The next day, the eagerly anticipated outdoor event finally began. Lin Tian''s dorm gang, brought out the tents and other living supplies they had already purchased. What Lin Tian and his friends hadn''t expected was that several women from Bu Mengting''s dormitory also came along with her. This included Liu Mei, who had lost a bet to Feng Jiabao last time at the swimming pool. Guo Rong, with sharp eyes, spotted Liu Mei, who was trying to remain inconspicuous. "Boss, the chick you won in the bet last time is also here. This time you have a good chance, why not just go for it?" The fact that Guo Rong remembered this event is rare, as Liu Mei''s dejected escape last time was still vivid in his memory. "Which Liu Mei?" Lin Tian was unaware of the bet and thought it was a girl Feng Jiabao had flirted with. "Humph, what does it matter if she''s here? I, Feng Jiabao, really don''t fancy this woman. Later, let''s not bring up what happened last time." As they were speaking, the girls had all come over. Bu Mengting felt a bit embarrassed; she had mentioned participating in the outdoor activity today, but her dorm mates insisted on coming along. "Lin Tian, they said they want to come along too." "Let''s all go, the more the merrier." With so many people around, Lin Tian of course had to back Bu Mengting up. The women immediately began praising Bu Mengting profusely for her influence, as if they were basking in her glory. The school bus arrived, and Feng Jiabao and a few others began to load their stuff onto it. "Excuse me, what are you doing? I haven''t seen you before." There were only the driver and a spectacled male student on the bus. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the male student saw Feng Jiabao calling the driver to open the luggage compartment, he stepped in front of them. "Oh, we''ve not seen you either. We''re here to participate in the school-organized outdoor event. You must be participating too, right? Let me introduce myself, my name is Feng Jiabao. Take care of each other on the road!" Feng Jiabao was hearty and warm toward people, but the male student was quite aloof. "I indeed am participating in the outdoor activity, but most of the participants this time are members of the Broadcasting Club. You aren''t members of the Broadcasting Club, are you? I have never seen you before." Broadcasting Club members? Feng Jiabao and his group were a bit confused, but they also knew that Lin Tian was invited by the club president, Shen Mengyi, so they were still confident. "We certainly aren''t members of your Broadcasting Club, but we were invited by your beautiful president, Shen Mengyi." When it came to being invited by Shen Mengyi, Feng Jiabao''s face showed pride. The male student''s expression changed, unable to hide his surprise that they were invited by the president. But the president had clearly said she had invited only one person; could it be she had remembered incorrectly? "Could you wait a moment? I''ll check with the president." The spectacled man was Li Ming, responsible for organizing this event. The bus was arranged by him, and he was meticulous in his duties. Now, with so many people wanting to join, the two buses he had arranged wouldn''t be enough. Feng Jiabao sensed something was amiss and went to relay the situation to Lin Tian. "Oh man, we were definitely a bit wrong here. That day, Shen Mengyi only mentioned inviting me to the activity, never said that it was open to the whole school. It seems like this is a Broadcasting Club event." "Ah, what do we do now? Mengting, how can your boyfriend be so unreliable?" The one who spoke up was Liu Mei. "Liu Mei, have you forgotten you''re supposed to be my girlfriend now?" Feng Jiabao hadn''t planned to bring this up, but Liu Mei always loved causing trouble and even had the nerve to call Lin Tian unreliable; he couldn''t tolerate it. "You!" Seeing it was Feng Jiabao, Liu Mei immediately kept quiet. Indeed, she was at fault last time for sneaking away after losing the bet. But to actually become Feng Jiabao''s girlfriend was absolutely out of the question for her. She had worked hard to get into university and dressed up every day for what? Wasn''t it to find a tall, rich, and handsome boyfriend? While Feng Jiabao was fairly tall, he wasn''t handsome at all. "Fine then, those who don''t want to go can leave now. I''m not forcing anyone. Those who want to stay, stay. Rest assured, we''re definitely able to participate in the activity today." Lin Tian was not worried; he believed Shen Mengyi would not let him down. Soon, Shen Mengyi arrived, accompanied by her sister, Shen Yiran. "Lin Tian, why did you bring so many people?" Honestly, Shen Mengyi had not expected Lin Tian to bring people from two dorms; she had only invited him. Perhaps she hadn''t made that clear? "Er, when I told them, they all said they wanted to come." Lin Tian also felt somewhat embarrassed, but now that everyone was there, he couldn''t just participate in the activity alone. He had already decided, either everyone would go together, or no one would go. Shen Mengyi frowned slightly, but quickly provided a solution. "Alright then, let''s all go. But, you have to agree to one condition." "What condition?" "You''ll find out when the time comes; get on the bus for now." Under Shen Mengyi''s approval, Lin Tian and his friends boarded the bus. Li Ming approached Shen Mengyi, saying the bus might not have enough seats. "No worries, I''ll drive and follow along, bringing a few students with me. Aren''t you driving as well, Li Ming? You can take a few boys." "Alright then. By the way, Mengyi, who exactly are these people? It''s a Broadcasting Club only event, why did you invite them?" "They''re guests I invited, and they all have unique skills." This outdoor activity was actually sponsored by a live streaming platform. Reality shows were popular now, and the Broadcasting Club was collaborating with this live streaming platform to create a college survival program. Though it was labeled a survival adventure, it was really just a gimmickas the survival skills of modern-day college students were practically non-existent. After Lin Tian and his group boarded, most of the Broadcasting Club members also arrived. Overall, there were somewhat more female members in the Broadcasting Club. Especially on the bus Lin Tian and his dorm mates were on, aside from them, the rest were mostly girls from the Broadcasting Club. The few male members of the Broadcasting Club went on another bus. After checking everyone''s attendance, Li Ming started the bus. This time, they were heading to a place called Dog Tail Hill, a three-hour drive from Wu''an City. Dog Tail Hill was relatively untouched and hadn''t been developed into a tourist spot. Plus, there was a county-level city nearby Dog Tail Hill, so they wouldn''t have to worry about cell service. After all, this time, they were collaborating with a live streaming platform. "I am a girl, a pretty girl..." Sitting on a bus can be pretty boring, so the Broadcasting Club''s girls started singing spontaneously. Being part of the Broadcasting Club, they naturally had beautiful voices and sang quite well. "This trip really wasn''t a waste, all these pretty girls. No, we should sing too, to attract the attention of the beauties. Maybe we''ll end up not single by the time we return." The only thing that could make food lover Guo Rong give up food was beautiful women. "Whenever I sing, the beauties all run away. Let''s just not. It''s enough to appreciate the girls singing." Feng Jiabao had the grace to know himself well. There was no need to mention Lin Tao; the guy stayed still as soon as he got on the bus, observing quietly without moving a muscle. Lin Tian, on the other hand, was openly showcasing his love with Bu Mengting. Ah, it looks like I''m the only one left to sing. "South Mountain South..." Guo Rong was rather straightforwardif he wanted to sing, he sang out loud. As soon as he started, his voice overpowered the voices of the girls. But that was just loudnesshis singing skills were truly not that great. "Fatso, can you shut up, please?" "It''s awful, how can you sing so terribly? Did your family even make you?" The girls from the Broadcasting Club immediately began to demean and laugh at him. This group of sharp-tongued girls quickly made Guo Rong too bashful to continue singing. "Hey, fatso, you guys just sit quietly and listen to the music, okay? Don''t create noise." Being despised by the girls completely sabotaged Guo Rong''s plan to attract attention. "What do you mean creating noise? I think you just don''t appreciate it. Listen carefully to how we sing." Seeing Guo Rong''s distress, Lin Tian couldn''t help but stand up and start singing. He sang the same song, South Mountain South. With the Ox Power Technique to control his vocal cords, his voice rang out melodiously and beautifully, just like the original singer. As soon as he began, everyone on the bus fell silent. Many even involuntarily started humming along with Lin Tian. "How come I feel this guy sings even better than the original?" "Do you think so too? I thought there was something wrong with my ears, but this guy really sings beautifully, and he''s so handsome too." "Ah, what a pity. It seems he already has a girlfriend." A group of girls whispered among themselves about Lin Tian. "Mengting, I had no idea your man was a singing god." Wang Du was Bu Mengting''s roommate, and she had also cheered on during the last swimming competition. Although this girl was quite reserved and seldom spoke, she was undeniably beautiful. "Of course, why else would he be Bu Mengting''s man?" Bu Mengting felt delighted inside. After the song South Mountain South ended, many people were still left longing for more. "One more song, one more song!" "Another one, another one!" The girls began to shout loudly, and Lin Tian moved closer to Bu Mengting. "Mengting my little wife, what do you think, should I sing another one?" This immediately made everyone notice Bu Mengting, who giggled and said. "Sing them another song." Lin Tian nodded, stood up, and prepared to sing another song. But suddenly, the bus jerked and then came to a stop. Chapter 323 - 295: Demons Attack "What''s going on?" "Why has the bus stopped?" "Have we arrived?" At that moment, all the students stood up, as it was clear the bus didn''t stop normally. "We''re not there yet, but the bus has gotten stuck in a mud pit. Could some of you boys get off and help push?" The driver called out to Lin Tian and the other boys since they were the only males on the bus. Lin Tian and the others got off the bus and saw the rear wheels sunk into a large puddle. "Fatty, it''s your time to shine. Quick, lift the bus out." "Come on, boys!" A group of girls cheered them on, but Feng Jiabao and his friends didn''t look too pleased. Lifting the bus out of the mire wasn''t easy with so many students still on board. "Everyone off the bus, or they won''t be able to push it." The driver, quite experienced, told the girls to get off too. "No need, the ground is all muck. You ladies would dirty your shoes. Stay on the bus, don''t come down." Lin Tian suddenly waved his hand, telling the girls not to disembark. Indeed, the ground around the bus was no place to step. If they got off, the girls'' shoes and socks would get dirty. "Young man, don''t be cocky. You''d do well just to get it out empty, let alone with so many people on board. You can''t lift it." The driver thought Lin Tian was taking it too far, trying to show off. Feng Jiabao and his friends kept their eyes on Lin Tian, who just shrugged. "Everyone step back, let me do it alone." Lin Tian walked over to the side of the bus, everyone watching him. "You think you can lift this bus on your own? Alright, go ahead." The driver believed that even if the boys collectively tried to lift the empty bus, they''d fail to get it out. After all, the bus was stuck near the water puddle, surrounded by sludge, and it was hard to exert any force. "Lin Tian, you can do it!" Bu Mengting suddenly shouted, and Feng Jiabao and his friends immediately remembered Lin Tian''s impressive swim meet record. They also began shouting. "Lin Tian, you can do it!" Lin Tian positioned himself at the rear of the bus, found a solid spot to grip. He squatted down in a horse stance, then tensed his arms and shouted loudly. "Lift!" The bus was slowly lifted. Lin Tian, endowed with the Ox Power Technique, possessed immense strength and lifted the bus, including the nearly twenty female students on it. "Wow, that''s amazing!" "So manly, I want to be his girlfriend." "So strong." The girls immediately turned starry-eyed, each dreaming if only their boyfriends could be that impressive. The driver was utterly stunned, his mouth agape in an O shape. Once Lin Tian moved the bus onto the road, he let go, patted the mud off his body, and flashed a charming smile. "Lifting a bus doesn''t seem to be that difficult after all." "Young man, you''re impressive. Alright, hurry up and get on the bus, we''re almost there." The driver gave Lin Tian a thumbs up, urging him and the others to quickly board the bus. In a luxurious villa, two men with casts on their arms sat on a sofa. In front of them lay two beautiful women. "Master Li, are those Demon mercenary group people really as formidable as the legends say?" Zhang Wenbin had some knowledge about the Mercenary World, but he was only exposed to the lesser-known mercenary teams. Teams like the Demon mercenary group, ranked in the top five, were just rumors to him before. "They''re arriving soon, you''ll see for yourself. But be careful what you say, I''ve heard they have a bad temper." "I know, the Demon mercenary group is ranked fifth in the entire Mercenary World, known for their love of killing. I heard that just one of them could take out a whole platoon of regular troops." Compared to the Demon mercenary group, the Yin Ye that Zhang Wenbin had contacted before was nothing to mention. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Rumors might be exaggerated, but a great reputation doesn''t come from nowhere. It shouldn''t be far off. This time, I want to see how Lin Tian will die." Li Guan said through clenched teeth, suddenly grabbing the woman''s head below him and speeding up. At that moment, two off-road vehicles drove into the villa. The cars stopped, and a thin man resembling a monkey was the first to jump out. "Haha, another mission." "Monkey, keep it cool, I heard this time''s employer is a major client, the kind we can''t afford to offend." The second to disembark was a very handsome young man with a sunny smile, quite charming. "Can''t afford to offend, then we won''t offend." At that moment, the first vehicle suddenly rose briefly, as a rough-looking, burly man stepped out. This man''s build was comparable to a grizzly bear, like a brutal beast of a person. The other vehicle was occupied by two people. A cold-looking man wearing glasses and a flamboyantly dressed woman. "Everyone, make a good impression; this boss is a wealthy man. If we do a good job, he said he will reward us." "I like the tycoons!" The rowdy man said in a booming voice. A group of five people entered the villa. At this moment, Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin had just pulled up their pants. "Young Master Li, the people from the Demon mercenaries are here." A middle-aged man, resembling a butler, walked in and announced. "Let them in." Li Guan tidied himself up and straightened his appearance. Soon, five people came in. Li Guan''s first glance was at the flamboyantly dressed woman, whose figure was explosive, with full breasts, perky buttocks, and straight legs. She was the type to elicit a reaction at first sight. But thinking of the rumors about the Demon mercenary group, he immediately suppressed his desires earnestly. "Which one of you is Young Master Li?" The Monkey began to shout as soon as he entered. This fellow was thin, yet his voice was surprisingly loud. Li Guan immediately stood up. "I am indeed. You must be from the Demon mercenary group, right?" "Correct, Young Master Li. Whatever you need, just command us." The man in glasses seemed to have some status among the group of five, silencing the others the moment he spoke. "Here''s the thing, I have a very capable rival. Previously, I hired an assassin to kill him. But he not only caught the assassin but also found me. Look at my hands; they are his handiwork." "Tsk tsk, Young Master Li, you really have bad luck. When hiring assassins, you must look for professionals." The Monkey said indifferently. "Exactly! The previous assassin was too unprofessional, and even I ended up suffering. But can you all show me a trick or two?" This time, Li Guan was cautious, afraid of hiring unreliable folks and getting tortured by Lin Tian again, who would then come knocking on his door. Upon hearing Li Guan''s words, all five people laughed. "Monkey, show us one." Suddenly, the man with glasses commanded, and the thin man flicked his hand, sending a cold gleam flashing past Li Guan''s face. A hair-like thin bloodline appeared instantly on Li Guan''s cheek! It scared Li Guan into a cold sweat. "What do you mean by this?" "I was too abrupt. There was a fly buzzing around Young Master Li, and I couldn''t help but give it a slash." The Monkey said nonchalantly while Li Guan''s face expressed disbelief. Using a flying dagger to hit a fly, for real? He turned around and found the flying dagger that had flashed past his face. At that moment, the dagger was stuck in the wall, with just the tip embedded. A fly''s corpse was right by the blade''s point. The control this person had over the flying dagger was just too exaggerated. It was hard enough to hit a fly with a flying dagger, but now, not only had he hit the fly, he had also pinned it to the wall. It required not only accuracy but also extreme control over the force. "Amazing! Amazing! Worthy of the Demon mercenary group." Zhang Wenbin immediately clapped and cheered loudly, although Li Guan felt a bit uncomfortable inside since the Monkey had thrown a flying dagger at him. Although it was for a demonstration, Li Guan still felt uncomfortable. However, to take down Lin Tian, he endured it. "It seems I''ve found the right people this time. This is your target, named Lin Tian. She should currently be with her school''s Broadcasting Club at Dog Tail Mountain for some wilderness survival challenge." "A wilderness survival challenge? Haha, how interesting! Cobra, how about we turn this into a grand hunting event this time?" The handsome man spoke in a gentle voice, making him seem approachable and relaxed, even though he was proposing something sinister. "Hmm, that''s a good suggestion. Young Master Li, we''ll take the job. According to our rules, you must first transfer half of the deposit into our account." "No problem." Li Guan immediately transferred the money, and the mercenaries beamed with joy. "Three days from now, wait for good news. Alright, let''s set off!" "Wow, this man is so handsome! Capture him alive; I like him," said the voluptuous woman. Everyone was startled not so much by her tone, which wasn''t particularly menacing, but because the woman''s voice was unmistakably male. Plus, he was purposely putting on a coquettish voice, giving everyone the creeps. Turned out, the woman was actually a transvestite. Ugh, Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin both felt a stomach discomfort as if something surged up. When they first saw the transvestite, they inevitably had some fantasized thoughts, and now knowing she was a transvestite, both felt somewhat nauseous. "I wish you success upon your departure." Li Guan persevered in completing these few sentences, then immediately ran to the bathroom to vomit. Soon the SUVs started up again, and the five people drove in two cars towards Dog Tail Mountain. In the following car, the transvestite was driving, while the man with glasses stared at Lin Tian''s photo without speaking for a long time. "Cobra, you seem quite afraid of this target?" The transvestite couldn''t help but ask, and Cobra adjusted his glasses. "This person is not simple, but we are here to kill, not for a one-on-one fight." "You always think things through. But could you spare me a taste? He really is too perfect." "Cut it out, look for a man after the task is completed, then you can find anyone you like. Now is not the time!" Chapter 324 - 296 Group Competition "The air here is really nice. Sis, how many days are we going to stay here?" Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran had already arrived earlier. To coordinate with the live broadcast platform, they had to park the car at the foot of the mountain and then hike up. "At least three days, I guess. Strange, how come they haven''t arrived yet?" "The speed of the bus is naturally slow. Shall we go up the mountain first?" "Let''s wait for them." After all, Shen Mengyi was the club president. If it wasn''t for Lin Tian bringing so many people at the last minute, she might have opted to take the bus with the club members. "Hmph, I think you''re just waiting for Lin Tian. Sis, he already has two women. What are you still daydreaming about?" "What nonsense are you talking about? I invited Lin Tian to join the program because I''m worried about accidents. After all, this isn''t the city, it''s the middle of nowhere. With that guy Lin Tian around, there''s nothing to fear." Just thinking about Lin Tian''s tall figure made Shen Mengyi''s mind wander for a moment. "Hey, look, they''re coming." In the distance, two buses slowly made their way towards them. Soon, everyone got off the buses, and the luggage was taken down. The buses, of course, weren''t going to stay; after dropping off people and things, they left. "Members of the Broadcasting Club, my fellow roommates? After a long journey, we have finally arrived at Dog Tail Hill. Now, let''s pick up our things and head up the mountain!" Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Mengyi had a real sense of leadership; with just a few words, she immediately boosted everyone''s morale. Everyone started the climb, carrying their own belongings. While Dog Tail Hill wasn''t very high, several of the boys began to struggle halfway up the mountain. They were carrying a lot of tents and food, while the girls naturally had their backpacks and carried lighter things. But each boy was carrying quite a bit of stuff. That''s when the drawbacks of the stronger Yin and weaker Yang became apparent. "Oh, when are we going to get there?" Guo Rong was the first to give up. He was a foodie, and while he might not lack strength, he definitely couldn''t handle carrying a heavy load uphill. "We''re almost there. Guo Rong, if you can''t carry it anymore, give it to me!" Lin Tian noticed Guo Rong was flagging and took it upon himself to relieve Guo Rong of his load. Without the burden, Guo Rong was exhausted but still managed to keep up with the group. After a while, Feng Jiabao also began to falter. Lin Tian didn''t say a word and took on Feng Jiabao''s belongings as well. At this point, the male club members of the Broadcasting Club were in a tough spot. Under Li Ming''s lead, they were slowing down more and more. "Damn, who''s that guy? He''s carrying three people''s stuff!" "Strongman, right? If only we had a strongman to carry my stuff too. Li Ming, I can''t go on, let''s rest for a bit." Li Ming saw Lin Tian and his group in the distance and could only sigh and signal for his people to stop and rest for a while. The girls at the front had already reached mid-hill, which was the designated campsite. Not only was there a small lake, but also a forest. This forest was the target area for this outdoor activity. "Everyone, keep it up! We''re already here!" Shen Mengyi had been leading the way and after arriving, realizing that the boys with heavy loads still hadn''t made it up, she shouted some encouragement. Then she saw Lin Tian coming over by himself, carrying a pile of things. By Lin Tian''s side, Guo Rong and Feng Jiabao had their hands empty. Lin Tian had wanted to take the stuff carried by Lin Tao too, but Lin Tao seemed unwilling and kept carrying it, following right behind Lin Tian. Lin Tian was slow to arrive precisely because he was accommodating Lin Tao''s pace. "My goodness, that powerful Hercules doesn''t seem to be affected at all by carrying so much stuff while walking?" "Yeah, if I could be his girlfriend, I''d be super happy to death." A few girls whispered among themselves, all thinking Lin Tian was very manly. "Where should I put these?" Most of the things Lin Tian carried were actually for the Broadcasting Club. Their own stuff was only a small part of it. It was lucky that Lin Tian brought those few boys; otherwise, it would have been troublesome for the girls to move all the stuff from the foot of the mountain to midway up. "Here, put them here. We''re going to camp here tonight." Shen Mengyi waved her hand by the lakeside. She had chosen a spot very close to the lake. It was near a water source and suitable for camping. After putting down the load, Lin Tian simply started to help set up tents. By the time they had erected seven or eight tents, Li Ming, leading the male club members of the Broadcasting Club, finally climbed to the destination with difficulty. The guys arrived, dumped their stuff, and promptly lay flat on the ground to rest. Shen Mengyi was busier, directly taking on the role of a female broadcaster. Actually, the live broadcast had started as soon as they reached the destination. As she introduced the features of Dog Tail Hill to the viewers, she also explained the plan for the outdoor survival challenge. Articulate and with a sweet voice, as soon as the live stream started, it received a lot of attention from netizens. "Wu''an University is not bad, huh! When will our school organize such an event?" "Tsk tsk, is the female host from Wu''an University as well? What''s her phone number? What about her WeChat?" "Are you really going to live here for three days? What will you eat?" "There''s a prop team, so don''t worry about food. But I''m thinking, with so many girls staying in this place for three days, the mosquitoes on the mountain are in for a treat." Netizens left comments one after another, and it was apparent that this live streaming event had successfully captured the attention of people from all walks of life. After Lin Tian had helped Li Ming and his group set up the tents, Shen Mengyi gathered everyone together. "According to the statistics by classmate Li Ming, this time our Broadcasting Club has a total of 32 people. Including the special guests I invited, we have forty people in total. There are ten males and thirty females. Since this activity is sponsored by the live-streaming platform, we need to make it interesting. I''ve divided everyone into five groups, each with two males and six females. Let''s see which group has the strongest wilderness survival ability, and the final winner will receive a prize of ten thousand yuan from the live-streaming platform." The prize money wasn''t very high, but it was just for the show''s effect. With the competition, there would naturally be sustained interest. The grouping was quickly completed. As the president of the Broadcasting Club, Shen Mengyi naturally chose to be in a group with her special guest Lin Tian. Shen Yiran, of course, was in the same group with her sister. Along with Bu Mengting, there were now four people in their group. Lin Tian thought about it and added Guo Rong to this group. Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao were assigned to other groups. Bu Mengting pulled in Zhang Guo''er, with whom she had a noticeably deeper relationship in the dorm. Shen Mengyi picked two more girls from the club members to join. That made the group complete with eight people. "Alright, now that the grouping is done. Everyone come up with a name for your group, and then report back to me." The names came out quickly. To align with the show, Shen Mengyi named her own group the Dream Girls Team. Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao''s group was called the Forest Treasure Hunters. Li Ming''s group was named the Dog Tail Mountain Commando. The remaining two groups were respectively called the Dog Tail Mountain Mushroom Pickers and the Dog Tail Mountain Fish Touchers. After the naming was completed, Shen Mengyi brought forward the female host from the live streaming platform, as she herself took on the role of the captain for the Dream Girls Team. "Now our camp is set up. But the biggest problem we''re facing next is food. We will have to live here for more than three days. If we don''t find food, we will starve. Let''s start with the first segment, searching for ingredients. Each team will search for ingredients independently. Before it gets dark, return to the camp and rankings will be determined based on each team''s harvest. First place gets five points, second place four points. And so on, with fifth place getting one point. These points will be used to determine the champion of the competition." The platform''s female host briefly explained the rules. Then, with her command, all five teams set off. Li Ming''s three Broadcasting Club teams had a clear division of labor. The Mushroom Pickers headed deep into the forest. The Fish Touchers went directly towards the lake. The Commando also entered the forest, but presumably not to look for mushrooms. It seemed that the Broadcasting Club had done a lot of preparation before coming. Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao thought about it and decided to follow the Fish Touchers towards the lake. "Lin Tian, where shall we look for ingredients?" Since Shen Mengyi had invited Lin Tian, she naturally planned to rely on him for the wilderness survival this time. "Let''s head into the woods," Lin Tian decided after pondering, and led the Dream Girl Squad into the forest. This forest may be halfway up the mountain, but it actually covers quite a large area. The three teams that entered the woods probably wouldn''t have much chance of running into one another. Lin Tian took out three coins and began to use divination. "President, what is Lin Tian doing?" Among the other two girls in the group, one was named Bai Ruolan and the other Liu Fangfang. The one asking was Bai Ruolan. This girl, true to her name, had very fair skin and dressed simply, with no makeup on her face. Pale as a lily, like an orchid, was Bai Ruolan. "I''m not sure, Lin Tian, what are you doing?" "Oh, I''m divining which direction to go in so we can gather more food ingredients." Divination? The girls all grew curious. Following the results of Lin Tian''s divination, he pointed north. The Dream Girl Squad then headed north. Along the way, no food was discovered, or maybe the group just didn''t recognize it, possibly passing by many edible things. "Look, that tree is full of fruit, and they seem edible!" Suddenly, Liu Fangfang shouted, and everyone immediately looked in the direction she was pointing. Indeed, on a nameless large tree, there were many fruits dangling from the branches. However, the tree was extremely tall, and the fruit-bearing branches were near the top of the canopy. "It''s so high, how can we pick the fruit? Should we throw stones at them?" Since Guo Rong had joined the activity, food had naturally become a priority. For a foodie like her, seeing food at this moment truly elevated her intelligence. "Don''t use stones, they''ll probably get smashed from falling from that height. I''ll go up and pick them!" Lin Tian volunteered bravely and quickly climbed the tree. Chapter 325 - 297 Wild Fruits "Wow, Lin Tian is so incredible." A group of women watched as Lin Tian climbed the tree like a monkey, easily reaching a high point. However, the hardest part was yet to come. Lin Tian was standing on a tree branch at this point, and the wild fruits were at the tips of the branches. If he wanted to collect the fruit, he had to continue stepping on the branches to go higher. But these branches were quite thin and would have difficulty supporting a person''s weight. "Lin Tian, if it''s too difficult, you should come down. Safety first." Shen Mengyi was somewhat worried; she was essentially in charge of this activity. If something were to happen, she would not be able to shirk responsibility. "Lin Tian, you''re the best!" Contrary to Shen Mengyi, Bu Mengting shouted a cheer of encouragement. Bu Mengting had spent quite a bit of time with Lin Tian, and Lin Tian always seemed to create miracles. He wouldn''t do something if he wasn''t sure of it. Lin Tian gave a slight smile to the people below, revealing a sunshine-like grin. Then, he stepped forward cautiously, much to the surprise of those below; the branches didn''t even bend under Lin Tian''s weight. Of course, this was because Lin Tian used the Flying Technique. In fact, Lin Tian could''ve directly stepped on the fruit, but that would have been too shocking. After easily picking a dozen fruits, Lin Tian climbed down. "Lin Tian, have you practiced Qinggong? How did those thin branches not bend when you stepped on them?" Shen Yiran rushed over and asked with a look of admiration. "That''s right, it''s Qinggong." Lin Tian was, of course, happy to play dumba delightful misunderstanding. However, this led to some trouble as well. "Lin Tian, I want to learn Qinggong too. Let me be your apprentice, will you teach me please?" Lin Tian was immediately stumped by Shen Yiran''s words. What he had used just now was not any Qinggong, but the Flying Technique, which he exchanged from the Supernatural Ability System. Definitely not Qinggong. How could he possibly teach Shen Yiran Qinggong? "Ahem, this skill must be learned from a young age, your body is already fully grown, so it''s impossible for you to learn now. There are still plenty of fruits on the tree, I''ll go and pick them." Lin Tian made an excuse and quickly climbed back up the tree. After a few back and forth trips, all the fruits on the tree had been collected. Lin Tian intentionally left a few large ones with a deep color behind. Counting them, there were exactly four. Lin Tian gave one to Bu Mengting, one to Shen Mengyi, and one was snatched away by Shen Yiran. The last one he ate himself. "What are these fruits called? They taste sour and sweet, kind of like plums." "Who knows? They''re wild fruits from the mountains; I''ve never seen them before." "Who cares? As long as they''re delicious." "Save some to take back; we need to count the points later." Shen Mengyi noticed that everyone was enjoying them a bit too much and gave a reminder. "Why the rush? There''s still plenty of time. Let''s eat more to gain energy. Maybe we''ll find even better food later." Lin Tian felt that they could enjoy the fruits now to replenish their energy. Today, until the evening, they could only eat the food they found themselves. This wilderness survival activity was a bit artificial due to the presence of a props team. But during the day, in accordance with the live streaming platform''s requirements, they still had to eat the food they found themselves as much as possible. Having walked such a long distance, everyone was also a bit thirsty. Around fifty or sixty fruits picked from the tree were all shared and finished by the group. "It seems we''ve had a good start. Are you all rested? Let''s continue!" The Dream Girl Squad''s direction was still the one Lin Tian had previously chosen. The fifty or sixty wild fruits also sufficiently proved the effectiveness of Lin Tian''s divination; moving in this direction was bound to yield rewards. "Did you guys hear something?" After walking a few hundred meters further, Liu Fangfang suddenly called out. Everyone listened carefully and indeed heard the sound of trickling water. "It sounds like flowing water. Could there be a stream ahead?" Where there is a water source, it usually means more food. This is also why the Fishing Team and Lin Tao had directly headed for the lake. However, compared to a lake, a mountain stream is better suited for college students seeking food. The lake is too large, with many fish, but they are hard to catch. The stream has fewer fish, but they are easier to catch. "Hurry up, everyone, there might be a stream ahead. Whether we can have fish for dinner tonight depends on this." Shen Mengyi took the lead, cheering everyone on. Under the guidance of Shen Mengyi, the Dream Girl Squad quickened their pace and soon found a stream. "Wow, look, there are really fish. Let''s go catch them!" A few girls saw the fish in the river and immediately took off their shoes and socks to rush in and catch them. The water in the stream wasn''t deep; standing in it would probably just come up over their ankles. "Come on, let''s go catch some fish too." Bu Mengting became interested as well and pulled Lin Tian into the water. Guo Rong, the foodie, at this moment, was quite clever; he pretended to be all dazed and silly and sidled up to the quiet Bai Ruolan. "Ah, the fish swim away so fast; how can we catch them like this?" Shen Yiran had already tried twice and both times, the fish had slipped away. Frustrated, she stomped in the water a few times. It was Shen Mengyi, however, who remained completely focused on a fish just a step in front of her. "This time, see where you can run!" Suddenly, Shen Mengyi made her move. The fish seemed not to react in time, Shen Mengyi''s hands had already entered the water, but it hadn''t started to flee yet. Just when Shen Mengyi thought she had caught the fish, the fish''s tail slapped the water, and like an arrow released from a bow, it swiftly swam away. The speed of that fish was too fast. "Wow! Lin Tian, you''re amazing!" Just after several of the girls had failed in their attempts, a crisp and pleasant voice rang out. Bu Mengting was grinning from ear to ear, holding a fish that wouldn''t stop thrashing its tail. The fish was about as wide as a palm and over twenty centimeters long, so it was not a small fish anymore. This was the fish Lin Tian had just caught! "Mengting, take the fish to the shore and find a bag to put it in." "Okay." Bu Mengting carefully brought the fish to the shore, and all the girls were envious. "Lin Tian, come here. Help me catch one too!" Shen Yiran stood with her hands on her hips, full of command, and yelled at Lin Tian. Lin Tian suddenly thrust his hand into the water and then pulled out a fish that was slightly smaller than the one before. "Come here, I''ve caught another one." The stream wasn''t deep, and with the boost of the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian''s reflexes and speed of action were very fast. Any fish daring to lurk near Lin Tian were bound to be caught. Shen Yiran ran over happily, contentedly holding the fish as she got ashore. Soon enough, with Lin Tian''s help, each of the girls managed to catch three or four fish each. The haul of ingredients they now had was quite respectable. "With so many fish, our Dream Girls Team is bound to be the champions tonight." Shen Yiran said with pride on her face as if she was the one who caught all the fish. "Hey, sister, why aren''t you coming up yet?" "I haven''t caught any fish yet." "Why don''t you let Lin Tian help you catch one!" "No, today I have to catch a fish myself." Shen Mengyi''s stubbornness kicked in; she was the type who had to do well in anything she undertook. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have been able to become president of the Broadcasting Club in her sophomore year, a position usually held by juniors. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian had already caught a fish and was about to call Shen Mengyi over. Upon hearing her words, he simply loosened his grip, allowing the fish to swim away. "Ah!" Suddenly, Shen Mengyi screamed, then plunged straight into the stream. The incident happened so suddenly that Lin Tian didn''t have time to react, and they were quite far apart. He rushed over immediately and picked Shen Mengyi up. At that moment, Shen Mengyi''s complexion was pale, and her lips were turning purple, it seemed that she had been poisoned. "A snake, there''s a snake!" Shen Mengyi''s consciousness was a bit blurry by then, indicating the snake''s venom was not mild. Lin Tian quickly brought Shen Mengyi to the shore, placing her on the grass by the waterside. Only then did he notice two distinct puncture wounds on Shen Mengyi''s left ankle. "Mengyi has been bitten by a snake, who can help her suck out the poison?" The snake venom was potent; if it wasn''t sucked out quickly, Shen Mengyi''s life would be in danger. But when the other girls heard Shen Mengyi was poisoned, all their faces turned pale with fear. "Lin Tian, will the person sucking out the poison get poisoned too?" Bu Mengting wanted to help, but was afraid of being poisoned herself, so she hesitated. Lin Tian thought that was indeed a possibility. "Forget it, I''ll do it." He positioned Shen Mengyi''s body, then grabbed her left foot. Shen Mengyi''s foot was small and exquisite, with delicate white toes and nails painted a gemstone-like pink. In ancient times, a beautiful woman''s foot was referred to as a ''jade foot'', and Lin Tian thought Shen Mengyi''s foot qualified. It appeared smooth and translucent, gleaming with a jade-like luster. The only flaw was the two puncture wounds on the ankle, which were turning slightly black. There was no more time to waste; he had to suck out the poison. Lin Tian bent down, bringing his mouth close to Shen Mengyi''s ankle. He opened his mouth and gave a fierce suck; a fishy-tasting blood entered his mouth. Lin Tian''s tongue tingled slightly, which meant the venom was indeed present. He was very careful, controlling the poisoned blood before tilting his head to spit it out. The blood he spat out was black, clearly indicating strong toxicity. Lin Tian sucked repeatedly, mouthful by mouthful. After about thirty times, when the blood he drew became fresh and red, he stopped. "Ah, Lin Tian, what, what are you doing?" With the poison sucked out, Shen Mengyi was out of danger. She opened her eyes and saw Lin Tian holding her foot, his mouth still pressed to her ankle. This pervert, did he have a foot fetish? But with so many people watching, to do this seemed a bit excessive. Shouldn''t an acolyte of such pleasures seek privacy? Shen Mengyi quickly withdrew her foot, watching Lin Tian with a wary expression. "I was saving your life!" Lin Tian appeared quite aggrieved. Chapter 326 - 298 Wild Boar Attack "Help, what help? You were clearly just..." Bullying, the three words Shen Mengyi didn''t say. Her relationship with Lin Tian was actually quite complicated, and even if Lin Tian took some advantage of her, Shen Mengyi wouldn''t really be angry. What she couldn''t figure out was how Lin Tian could lick her foot in front of the other students. Wasn''t that too perverted? "Sis, you don''t remember? Just now you were catching fish in the river, and not only did you not catch any, but you were also bitten by a snake. If it weren''t for Lin Tian sucking out the poison for you, you''d probably be dead by now." Shen Yiran stood up to speak for Lin Tian. "Exactly, I was kind enough to save you, and you mistook me for a bully. Shen Mengyi, so this is what I, Lin Tian, am in your heart?" "Ah, I''m sorry, I was just completely blanked out and didn''t know anything. I, I was really bitten by a snake?" Shen Mengyi immediately patted her forehead, vaguely remembering that she had been bitten by a snake, and then her mind went blank. "Look at the wound on your ankle for yourself!" Lin Tian pointed out the wound on Shen Mengyi''s foot irritably, and she immediately knew she had misjudged him. "I''m sorry for misunderstanding you. It looks like we''ve caught enough fish, and since there are snakes in the river, let''s head back now." With so many fish, they should be able to score quite a few points in the ingredient gathering segment. The key point was that Shen Mengyi''s foot had been bitten by a snake, which would make it difficult to move further in. Shen Mengyi herself was very influential, and several girls agreed, so Lin Tian certainly didn''t insist. A few people put on their shoes then turned around and headed back. "Be careful!" Lin Tian suddenly shouted, then quickly embraced a girl and rushed to the side. Out of the bushes, a wild boar the size of a calf emerged, its long tusks like curved knives glinting coldly. Had Lin Tian been any slower, the girl in his arms would probably have met her demise. "Aren''t you going to let go of me?" Shen Yiran''s face turned red with embarrassment. Even though she was usually forthright and openly flirted with Lin Tian, claiming boldly that she and her sister both wanted to be Lin Tian''s women, in reality, she had never been in a relationship beforea typical virgin. Now being held like this by Lin Tian, a surge of masculine vigor rushed into her small nose. It made Shen Yiran''s body heat up slightly, giving her an unusual feeling. However, since all the classmates were nearby, Shen Yiran pushed Lin Tian a little, asking him to let go. "Stop messing around; it''s very dangerous. This boar is so big, how did it get that way?" When Lin Tian said this, Shen Yiran noticed a calf-sized wild boar was shaking its head to complete a turn in front of a tree. The boar that had been preparing to charge at Shen Yiran had been saved by Lin Tian, and the swift boar hit a tree directly. The boar seemed unharmed, its tusks still frightening. Meanwhile, a large patch of tree bark was crushed on impact. "Such a big wild boar, everyone be careful. Lin Tian, what should we do now?" Shen Mengyi was somewhat panicked. She had just been bitten by a snake, and now a boar had appeared; there were indeed many dangers in this forest. But, she was relatively calm, loudly reassuring her classmates to keep them from panicking. Finally, she asked Lin Tian what to do. "Everyone form a circle and shout loudly. Don''t look at the boar''s size; it''s actually quite timid. Seeing so many of us, it will feel threatened. If we scatter, they will pick us off one by one. So everyone must stick together and definitely not act alone. As for this boar, leave it to me." Lin Tian''s eyes fixed on the boar, full of fighting spirit. Shen Mengyi quickly gathered the students together, and the foodie Guo Rong volunteered to stand at the front. "I''m bigger with more fat, so even if the boar hits me, I probably won''t be hurt." The willingness to step up at a critical moment left an impression in the girls'' hearts. "Good on you, Guo Rong. We''re all counting on you." Bu Mengting didn''t go to Lin Tian; she knew that at this time she would be a burden. Standing with everyone, not distracting Lin Tian, was the best help she could offer him. "Don''t worry, I''m an MT!" "Hahaha..." The group laughed, and the wild boar in front of them didn''t seem so scary anymore. "Huff!" The wild boar suddenly let out a loud snort, then began pawing the ground with its hind legsa clear prelude to a charge. "Come on!" Lin Tian was not to be outdone, spreading his legs apart, pointing at the boar, and gesturing to it with a coaxing finger. Whether the boar understood Lin Tian''s challenge or its patience had run out was unclear. The boar charged, its limbs flying, its round body rumbling towards them like a small tank. As it picked up speed, several of the girls turned pale. "Don''t be afraid, I''m here, the boar won''t hurt you!" Lin Tian let out a shout, extended his arms, and charged toward the wild boar. The strongest attack of this wild boar was probably this charge. If he could withstand the boar''s charge, then the boar would be easy to handle. As all the girls were behind him, Lin Tian could not retreat; he decided to face the wild boar head-on and repel it. Standing still, his focus intensified. The running speed of the wild boar suddenly slowed down. From its previous extreme speed, Lin Tian could now catch the boar''s silhouette. Very soon, Lin Tian noticed in his field of vision that the boar''s image grew increasingly ferocious, yet its movements seemed like a video playing over a poor internet connection. A single motion could be broken down into several segments. In the eyes of onlookers, Lin Tian stood motionless, as if frozen in fear by the wild boar. In reality, Lin Tian was silently gathering strength. When the boar entered his range of attack, Lin Tian suddenly erupted, stepping forward with a lunge, and struck out fiercely with both hands. Man and boar collided, Lin Tian''s hands precisely grasping the most lethal weapons of the boar, its two tusks. "Lin Tian, go for it, Lin Tian, you''re the best!" Bu Mengting, upon seeing Lin Tian grab the boar''s tusks in one go, felt thrilled by his robust silhouette and immediately cheered him on. The other girls did not expect that such a large wild boar could be stopped by Lin Tian with his bare hands. At that moment, Lin Tian was wrestling with the boar. It must be said, the boar''s strength was indeed massive, probably ten times stronger than a calf of the same size. But the boar had chosen the wrong opponent, for Lin Tian had cultivated the Ox Power Technique and was a true strongman. The boar, with its tusks grasped by Lin Tian, realized no matter how desperately it struggled, it could not escape from this man''s hands. The boar''s hind hooves kept digging at the ground, but no matter how much it struggled, its tusks could not break free from Lin Tian''s grip; in fact, it found it difficult to even budge. Before long, it seemed the boar had exhausted its strength. Lin Tian exerted force with his hands and directly flipped the boar over. Then he mounted the boar''s belly, one hand holding the tusk, the other smacking the boar''s head with a fierce punch. The boar''s head tilted, and it was a goner. "Lin Tian! Lin Tian! Lin Tian..." Each member of the Dream Girls Team couldn''t help but cheer for Lin Tian. Lin Tian, meanwhile, got off the boar''s body and started to smile at the boar. So this wild boar was the good thing Lin Tian had divined; with this boar, the first place for the Dream Girls Team in tonight''s ingredient gathering was secure. "What are you grinning at?" Bu Mengting rushed over, throwing herself into Lin Tian''s arms, expecting to have a wonderful *** as in the ending of an American blockbuster. Who knew Lin Tian was actually smiling foolishly at a wild boar, leaving Bu Mengting not knowing what to say. "I''m smiling at this wild boar. Look at its size, our team is definitely going to be first tonight in gathering ingredients." "Yeah, you''re right, Lin Tian. With such a big wild boar, our team is definitely going to be first." Shen Yiran ran over, taking pictures of the boar with her phone non-stop. The other girls finally reacted and started posing and taking pictures around the boar. "Make sure not to upload the photos yet, this is our trump card. Let''s first bring back the fish, and when they''ve all presented their ingredients, we''ll drag out the wild boar. It''ll definitely blow their minds." The astute Shen Mengyi immediately conjured up a dramatic face-slapping scene, surely it would be great for the show. "Got it, Club President." Several girls, naturally looking up to Shen Mengyi''s lead, stored the photos in their albums, planning to upload them to their spaces right after the scoring was over. "But President, such a big wild boar, how do we bring it back?" Bai Ruolan was quieter by nature, yet her thinking was agile, always considering what others overlooked. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yeah, exactly, how do we bring back such a big wild boar?" Guo Rong immediately echoed her, the two had interacted well while catching fish. It seemed that this time Guo Rong had found his target. "Leave the boar to me, I''ll carry it back." Lin Tian went beside the boar, grabbed it with both hands, and hoisted it onto his shoulder. Then, carrying the boar on his shoulders, he took the lead and began heading back. Shen Mengyi originally wanted Lin Tian to carry her back because she had been bitten by a snake. Now, for the sake of the wild boar, she still gritted her teeth and insisted on walking with the team. Fortunately, the snake venom had already been sucked out by Lin Tian; it was just two extra holes, after all. As night fell, the people from the five teams gradually returned to camp. As per the original agreement, they had to be back at camp before dark. "The Mushroom Team sure lives up to its name, finding so many mushrooms?" "The Fish-Touching Team isn''t doing too badly either, catching so many fish!" "The Assault Team actually caught three wild rabbits and five wild chickens. My goodness, they must have won the ingredient gathering challenge!" The Broadcasting Club''s three teams performed unexpectedly well. Lin Tao and Feng Jiabao''s Forest Treasure Hunting Team felt rather awkward with just a few fish and a dozen mushrooms. Chapter 327 - 299: Five Points Secured The live streaming platform''s crew didn''t follow the five teams during their ingredient gathering process, because it involved hunting wild rabbits, which couldn''t be broadcast. So, the people from the live streaming platform were all waiting at the camp for the five teams to return. "Four teams are back now. The three teams from Dogtail Mountain did well, but the Forest Treasure Hunting Team seems to have had a bad time. It looks like they put all their energy into treasure hunting," The female host''s presenting style was witty and humorous, which caused the students to burst into laughter, also easing the awkwardness for Lin Tao''s team. "Now, only the Dream Girls Team hasn''t returned yet. Given the current situation, the Dogtail Mountain Assault Team is very likely to win this ingredient collection competition." As the female host commented, a cheer went up among the crowd. The members of the Dream Girls Team had returned, but Lin Tian was not seen among the crowd. According to Shen Mengyi''s plan, Lin Tian was hiding in the woods, waiting for a text from Shen Mengyi before he could appear carrying a wild boar. "Dream Girls Team, where are your collected ingredients?" "Here are the ingredients we collected." A group of beautiful women brought out a bag full of fish. Their haul was comparable to the Fishing Team, but it was probably much less than the Assault Team''s. "President Mengyi, it looks like we''re going to win the championship!" Li Ming was beaming with a smile. Coming from a well-off family, he had gone hunting in the mountains with his grandfather and father since he was young and had even learned Hunting Technique from an old hunter in the mountains. For Li Ming, being in the forest felt like being at home. Actually, Li Ming was quite capable, and his reason for joining the Broadcasting Club was simple: because of Shen Mengyi. However, Shen Mengyi didn''t seem to have much interest in Li Ming, but that hadn''t discouraged him. In fact, he was the mastermind behind this outdoor activity. The live streaming platform had been paid off by Li Ming. In essence, this activity was orchestrated by Li Ming to impress a girl. The results so far were quite goodLi Ming''s team had bagged so many small animals, and of course, it was all Li Ming''s doing. The only pity was that Shen Mengyi wasn''t in his team. However, that wasn''t important. What mattered was that Li Ming might beat Shen Mengyi this time. Knowing how competitive Shen Mengyi was, Li Ming figured that defeating her once would surely make a lasting impression on her. "Oh? You guys did great? Managed to hunt that many small animals?" "These were all hunted by Li Ming; we just helped collect them," Several team members couldn''t help but speak up, naturally with some having been persuaded by Li Ming''s benefits to speak up. "That''s quite impressive." Shen Mengyi was expressionless, but inside she was bursting with joy. Hehe, just wait and see how I make you eat your words. She stealthily sent a text to Lin Tian with just one digit: 1. Upon receiving the message, Lin Tian started making his way to the camp while carrying a wild boar. "The Dream Girls Team''s haul isn''t small, but it''s probably still less compared to the Assault Team. It looks like the champions of the first ingredient gathering phase has been determined, and the champions are..." Just as the female host was about to announce the Assault Team as champions, Shen Mengyi suddenly shouted. "Shen Mengyi, do you have any objections?" "Absolutely, the champions should be us, the Dream Girls Team." "Ahem, although you are the president of the Broadcasting Club, you can''t just mess around, right? The results are clear; the Assault Team obviously collected more ingredients. This is live, and many people are watching." The female host was somewhat embarrassed, thinking Shen Mengyi was going to resort to drastic measures just to claim the championship. The other students were also skeptical about Shen Mengyi''s actions. "I know, but haven''t you noticed that our Dream Girls Team is missing one person?" Hearing Shen Mengyi''s words, other students then realized that the Dream Girls Team was indeed one member short. "Shen Mengyi, what do you mean?" "What I mean is, we still have ingredients in the hands of the last team member. Now, he has returned with the ingredients. Please give him a warm welcome!" Shen Mengyi pointed in Lin Tian''s direction, and both the female host and the cameraperson turned to look. The cameraman immediately directed the camera over there. Under the dim night, Lin Tian was seen stepping out of the forest, carrying a wild boar the size of a young calf, step by step towards the camp. The dark night sky served as a natural backdrop, with the young man carrying a wild boar emerging from the forest. The massive size of the wild boar and the faint smile on the young man''s face left a deep impression on those who saw. "My goodness! Such a huge boar! I need to take a photo!" Several quick-reacting girls had already started using their phones, while the girls from the Dream Girls Team were busy uploading photos they had already taken. Needless to say, they snapped a few more of the current moment. Indeed, the sight of Lin Tian carrying the wild boar from the forest towards the camp was absolutely breathtaking. By the time Lin Tian had brought the wild boar into the camp, the entire camp was buzzing. This huge wild boar should be enough to feed everyone for two days. "We thought the Assault Team would win the first phase of the championship, but now there''s been a slight surprise. If my eyes do not deceive me, the Dream Girls Team has hunted a large wild boar. Therefore, the winners of the first phase should be the Dream Girls Team! This time, there should be no objections, right!" "No!" With such a large wild boar, who could possibly object? Shen Mengyi was very happy because she had directed this face-slapping play herself. Li Ming looked at the wild boar and Lin Tian, inexplicably feeling a bit gloomy. Why did everything go awry whenever Lin Tian showed up? Li Ming had calculated well that morning on the bus. There would be one or two students who couldn''t fit, and then he could invite Shen Mengyi to sit in his car. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unexpectedly, Lin Tian brought so many people along, directly causing Li Ming''s plan to fall apart. Shen Mengyi not only had to drive a few students herself, but she also made Li Ming drive some too. Now, when Li Ming should have been the center of attention, he found himself overshadowed by Lin Tian and the wild boar once again. Looking at the few hares and pheasants on his side, then at Lin Tian and that wild boar. Li Ming was at a loss for words. The first round of the ingredient gathering competition ended, with the Dream Girls Team in first place scoring five points. The second place went to Dog Tail Mountain Assault Team with four points, and the third place to Dog Tail Mountain Slackers with three points. Fourth place, Dog Tail Mountain Mushroom Team, scored two points. Last was the Forest Treasure Hunt Team, with only one point. After the announcement of the previous round''s scores, the beautiful hostess began to announce the content of the second segment. "The second round of the competition involves processing the ingredients. However, these ingredients can only be those collected by the teams in the first segment. We will see who can prepare the tastiest dish from these ingredients, and they will be the winner," she said. In simple terms, the second segment was essentially a continuation of the first. Turning the collected ingredients into food was also an important part of survival in the wilderness. It involved not only the handling of ingredients but also the challenge of cooking in the wild. Upon the hostess finishing, each team immediately got busy. The Forest Treasure Hunt Team had it relatively easy, preparing just a few fish and mushrooms. Without much thought, they decided on making fish soup. They all brought cooking gear, but there was still one problem to solve. There was no stove. The Dream Girls Team also faced this problem. "Who knows how to build a stove? We can''t cook anything without a stove!" someone exclaimed. Shen Mengyi also felt overwhelmed, as she hadn''t considered this issue before coming. "Sis, look at Li Ming, my goodness, he''s so professional. He managed to build a stove so quickly. And it seems their team brought back quite a lot of firewood when they returned. They were well prepared," Shen Yiran pointed out. Guided by Shen Yiran''s remark, Shen Mengyi noticed the situation with the Dog Tail Mountain Assault Team. Under Li Ming''s leadership, they quickly constructed a stove. Once the stove was ready, Li Ming took a few people to handle the hare and pheasant, leaving two to start the fire and boil the water. Everything was orderly. This Li Ming had hidden his skills well before. "Lin Tian, what do we do now?" Shen Mengyi had run out of ideas, but she had a backup. She went straight to Lin Tian to see what he had in mind. "Everyone go gather firewood; we''re going to roast wild boar tonight," Lin Tian said. "Roasting wild boar! That''s a great idea. Even if we made a stove, with the poor conditions here, it''s hard to control the heat and really bring out a delicious dish. But roasting should make it quite tasty," she reflected. Shen Mengyi immediately organized the others to gather firewood. Bu Mengting didn''t go this time; instead, she stayed with Lin Tian to clean the wild boar and assist him. They naturally brought knives. The wild boar''s skin was very thick, and ordinary people might not be able to cut through it with a knife. But Lin Tian was not an ordinary person; he easily skinned the boar. Lin Tian calculated a bit and decided to roast a quarter of it for today, which should be enough. Even if other teams wanted to try it, there should be enough. He cut off one hind leg and some of the boar''s butt flesh. By the time he was nearly done, Shen Mengyi and her group had returned. Each of the six people carried a small bundle of firewood. Lin Tian made a rack and then used two sturdy sticks to string up the freshly cut leg and butt meat, placing it over the fire to roast. "Come on, let me do the roasting," said Guo Rong, stepping forward. Lin Tian wasn''t very adept at barbecuing himself, and thinking of Guo Rong''s fondness for food, he was likely not unfamiliar with barbecuing, so he handed the task over to Guo Rong completely. Guo Rong was well-prepared, pulling out a bag with seven or eight different seasoning packets inside it. As he roasted, he sprinkled these seasonings on the wild boar meat. Before long, a savory aroma wafted through the air, causing many people to audibly swallow their saliva. "Not bad, Guo Rong! You foodie, you''ve got some skills after all." Chapter 328 - 300 or the First The results of the second round were quite clear. Except for the Dream Girls Team, who grilled meat, the other teams almost exclusively made clear mushroom soup or meat broth. Even though Li Ming''s team made a special broth, everyone agreed that the Dream Girls Team''s roasted wild boar meat was the most delightful food of the evening. "Mm, this wild boar meat has a great texture, and the barbecue technique is also good. I give it a ten!" The beautiful host on the stage also forgot about maintaining her figure, grabbing a piece of wild boar meat and devouring it vigorously. Lin Tian grilled quite a bit, so basically everyone at the campsite could have a few bites. "Ah, I might as well have not come to this outdoor activity. Lin Tian, why didn''t you bring me along, and chose to bring Guo Rong instead?" Feng Jiabao complained while eating the roasted wild boar meat. "Because you don''t know how to grill wild boar meat." Lin Tian took a bite of wild boar meat, very satisfied with Guo Rong''s barbecue skills in his heart. If one didn''t know how to grill wild boar meat, they really didn''t. Feng Jiabao felt even more dejected when he suddenly noticed that food lover Guo Rong was flirting with a girl. Tsk tsk, this food lover sure gained a lot this time. After the second part of the competition ended, Dream Girls Team led with ten points by a wide margin. Continuing this trend, winning the championship shouldn''t be a problem for them. Everyone naturally slept in tents at night. Lin Tian wanted to share a tent with Bu Mengting, but the conditions didn''t allow it. He had to share a tent with Guo Rong instead. After everyone had entered their tents, Lin Tian crawled out of his tent. "Lin Tian, where are you going?" "It''s too early, I can''t sleep. I''m going for a walk." Soon, two figures, one after the other, crawled into the woods. "Mengting my little wife, I''ve missed you so much." "What''s up?" "I can''t stand it, I need to take a bath first." "A bath? Here? Aren''t you afraid of being seen?" "The lake is pretty big. If we go further, they definitely won''t see us. Right, walk a bit further, there''s a cluster of bushes there. I''ll hide behind it to bathe." It seemed Bu Mengting had planned this early on. "Aren''t you afraid of something in the water?" "That''s why I asked you to come out. With you here, I''m not afraid of anything." Bu Mengting shot Lin Tian a seductive smile, and suddenly Lin Tian felt that this girl was getting shrewder. Bu Mengting dressed conservatively today. After all, being outdoors, she feared sunburn and insect biteswearing more was no harm. "Turn around, no peeking!" When Bu Mengting noticed Lin Tian drooling over her chest, she pointed at him, telling him to turn his head. "I''m not peeking. We''re practically an old couple, I should watch openly." "Who''s your old wife? Shameless." Bu Mengting laughed and cursed, no longer fussing about whether Lin Tian looked or not. When the first rays of dawn shined into the woods in the early morning, people in the campsite were already up. As the organizer of this event, Shen Mengyi was the first to crawl out of her tent. She had shared the tent with Shen Yiran last night. Gradually, all the students woke up. After a simple wash, they were ready to start another day of outdoor living. "Good morning, students! After yesterday''s two rounds, the Dream Girls Team is currently in the lead with ten points. The rest of the teams, you need to work hard. Today''s competition involves building your own houses." The female host announced today''s event as everyone woke up. Using materials found on-site to build one''s house in the forest. This was somewhat challenging, considering everyone only had simple tools like daggers. Of course, the live streaming platform wouldn''t actually make everyone live in the houses they built. It was a competition stage to see who could build the most attractive and sturdy house. The first to take action was still Li Ming''s team; although they were currently in second place, they had always been the runners-up and now had eight points. They were only two points behind the Dream Girls Team. "Humph, I''ve been prepared for this stage for a long time." Li Ming snorted coldly and started to move with his team members. The other teams were a bit chaotic, with some suggesting one approach and others another. The Dream Girls Team did not start to act immediately. Shen Mengyi once again approached Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, how do you think we should build our house?" "First we should collect materials for building the house. Mengyi, you lead the girls to gather longer branches. I''ll go with Guo Rong to find some thinner trees." To build a house, sturdy pillars and beams were essential. Ordinary branches would definitely not suffice; they needed to be at least as thick as an arm. Lin Tian, along with Guo Rong, quickly gathered enough materials. "Let''s head back and start constructing the main structure." Lin Tian, carrying nearly ten logs as thick as arms, still looked relaxed, which made Guo Rong quite envious. "Lin Tian, you''re really strong. I wish I had your strength." "With your physique, if you train properly, you might even be stronger than me." "I can''t keep it up." When Lin Tian and Guo Rong returned, most of the other teams had already started building their houses. Li Ming was the fastest; he chose a relatively level terrain where the wooden house he was constructing seemed very sturdy. "That boy from the Broadcasting Club seems to have designs on Shen Mengyi, the president of the Broadcasting Club." Guo Rong quickly stated the obvious truth. "Let them be. However, the kid''s house-building skills are quite impressive. If we want to win, we''ll need to think outside the box." Lin Tian also noticed Li Ming and saw that the house Li Ming was building was very stable and that its main structure conformed remarkably to architectural principles. It appeared that Li Ming had definitely done similar things before, so everything was organized and methodical. "What kind of trick are you thinking of?" Guo Rong''s eyes lit up, looking expectantly at Lin Tian. "Let''s build a treehouse. As long as it''s sturdy enough, it will surely be the safest of all houses. After all, living in a tree greatly reduces the level of danger." "Lin Tian, I have a question." "What''s your question, speak!" "I don''t know how to build a treehouse; do you know how to build one?" Guo Rong always liked to tell the truth, regardless of whether it hurt others or not. Lin Tian indeed had never built a treehouse before, but everything has its first time. He was still very confident in himself. The first step was finding suitable forks, which was easy since the forest had all kinds of trees. Lin Tian found one tree with an early bifurcation nearby. The first wave of branches from this tree divided into three large limbs. The junction of the three limbs could definitely support a wooden house. Lin Tian thought about it and immediately climbed up, getting materials handed to him by Guo Rong. They quickly constructed a simple outline. When Shen Mengyi returned with the branches she had gathered, Lin Tian had already used up all the wood he and Guo Rong had collected. "Why did you build the house in a tree?" Shen Mengyi was taken aback when she saw Lin Tian had built the house in a tree, suddenly worried that Lin Tian might feel defeated since he wasn''t adept at building houses and had simply given up. "Yes, but don''t you think our house''s location has already won at the starting line?" Lin Tian had thoroughly considered the idea of the treehouse. "The problem is how we are going to build this treehouse. It seems that this little stuff here isn''t enough to construct a house. Team members, put the materials in the storage and the rest of you, follow me." Since Lin Tian insisted on making a treehouse, Shen Mengyi didn''t say much. After all, she had mostly followed Lin Tian''s ideas for this outdoor activity. This time was no exception, and she fully supported Lin Tian. "Don''t worry, I guarantee that we will still be first in this stage." Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 329 - 301 Savage Building a treehouse was certainly no whimsical idea of Lin Tian''s. Looking at Li Ming, he must have been well-prepared. If he tried to build just an ordinary house like Li Ming, it definitely wouldn''t be as good as Li Ming''s. So why not try something different and build a house directly in the trees? Building a house in a tree certainly wasn''t easy. However, Lin Tian thought about it and felt with his Ox Power Technique and Levitation Technique, building a treehouse wouldn''t be much different from building one on the ground. "Li Ming, look at the Dream Girls Team. They''re going to build a house in the tree." The members of Li Ming''s Dog Tail Hill Assault Team were essentially his lackeys, and they had all made certain preparations before the event. Otherwise, they wouldn''t have been pressing so closely on the Dream Girls Team in the first two rounds. In fact, if Lin Tian hadn''t shown up, Li Ming''s plan was to do these things alone with Shen Mengyi, and there would be no competition. It was Lin Tian''s appearance that made Li Ming change his plans mid-way and led to the current competition. The intention was to show Shen Mengyi how outstanding Li Ming was, but after two rounds, it seemed that Lin Tian, not Li Ming, might be the one who impressed. This competition was a spur-of-the-moment idea, the last of three segments thought up by the planners of the live streaming platform. This treehouse construction was the last segment. It wasn''t that the planning team was incompetent, but rather that Li Ming had prepared just these three events. Once these were played out, even if you, as a planner, come up with a fourth event, you''d have to be able to stand out to make it count. Therefore, Li Ming''s objective now was quite straightforward, to stand out as much as possible in the last event and get Shen Mengyi to notice him. Li Ming might seem rather ordinary, but he was truly from a major family. He believed in planning before acting. Once at a disadvantage, he wouldn''t rush; as long as there was a gain, that was enough. "It seems that Lin Tian already knows that he definitely can''t surpass us by building a house like ours." Li Ming had only interacted with Lin Tian during this event, but Lin Tian had already caused him considerable loss. Last night, he had already sent people to investigate Lin Tian thoroughly and realized more and more that Lin Tian was no simple character. "Building a house in a tree is definitely harder than on the ground. Are they giving up on this segment?" "No, for us, building in a tree may be harder than on the ground. But for some people, the difficulty might be the same. Moreover, even if the quality and stability of a house built in a tree are a bit lacking, it will score higher than a house on the ground." With Lin Tian''s detailed information at hand, Li Ming immediately guessed Lin Tian''s plan. "So, this time the first place is going to go to that Lin Tian again? What''s the point of us working so hard? Why not just casually give it a go?" "How can we do that? If we do something, we must do it the best we can. What others do is not our concern." This time, Lin Tian''s emergence had indeed disrupted Li Ming''s arrangements, but Li Ming wouldn''t waver because of this. Instead, it ignited Li Ming''s competitive spirit. Lin Tian, you may have won this time, but next time I''ll be even more prepared. "Wow! Lin Tian and Guo Rong really built a house in the tree, that''s amazing!" When Shen Mengyi returned with the Dream Girls Team for the second time. Lin Tian and Guo Rong had already constructed the main framework of the house. The house was in the tree, but around the tree, four pillars had also been erected as supports. Then, they used the place where the tree''s branches forked in the middle as the core to construct the main body of the house. The rest was just a matter of adding some thicker branches to fill it out. By noon, all the teams'' houses had begun to take shape. The Dog Tail Hill Assault Team''s house was mostly complete; from the outside, it already looked presentable. The Dog Tail Hill Mushroom Team and the Slacking Team had managed to erect their houses, but from the looks of it, they were more like sheds. The Forest Treasure Hunt Team had so far only set up four pillars, and there was a significant disagreement within the team about what type of house to build. Lin Tao thought they should build a steady, stable house, while Feng Jiabao believed that since they were already last, they might as well just throw up any sort of shed. Looking at them, it seemed unlikely that they''d manage to create anything substantial by nightfall. Meanwhile, the Dream Girls Team had already completed the east and south sides of their treehouse. By evening, the treehouse would surely take shape. Just as the students were energetically building their houses, on the other side of Dog Tail Hill, two SUVs pulled up. Five burly men got out of the cars. The Super Mercenary Corps had arrived! "Do we really need such a big fuss over a college student? I could just go straight to that kid, punch his head to a pulp, and we''d have the job done." One of the men, shaggy-haired and covered with thick body hair like a savage, grunted out his suggestion! This guy wasn''t the sharpest tool in the shed, but he was strong. The others remained silent, since they all had Lin Tian''s details. The target of this operation obviously wasn''t just some simple college student. Yin Ye''s failure and capture were seen as a disgrace by Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin, who regarded Yin Ye as trash. In reality, Yin Ye had been on the radar of the Super Mercenary Corps for years, and half a month ago, the Super Mercenary Corps had even sent someone to assess Yin Ye with the intention of recruiting him. They never expected him to fall into Lin Tian''s hands. "Savage, it looks like you can handle this mission on your own, right? Maybe we won''t come along after all. You just go kill that Lin Tian and bring back his head," The man wearing glasses seemed to highly approve of Savage''s words, and the latter looked quite pleased with himself. "Boss, you guys wait here; I''ll be back in a jiffy," Savage, full of excitement, darted into the Weasel Hills, leaving the others somewhat puzzled. "Can Savage really take down that Lin Tian?" An old man with a face covered in scars spoke up. This person was actually the handsome young man who had previously appeared; his name was Ghost Face. He was extremely adept at disguising himself. Almost every time he appeared, he presented himself in a different guise. Even within the Devil Mercenary Corps, no one knew what Ghost Face''s real face looked like. "Of course, it''s impossible. But Savage is a witless guy; he only believes in the power of his fists. Letting him try isn''t a bad idea. Monkey, follow him discreetly. If there''s a chance, help Savage kill Lin Tian. If there isn''t, get Savage and retreat immediately," The man with glasses was the leader of this squad, known to the others as Cobra. He had an extremely high IQ and belonged to the brainiac level. Almost no one had ever seen Cobra take action; he was only responsible for devising strategies. "Mengyi, the wood you guys found is too thin; the most crucial part of the treehouse is the base. The twigs you found won''t do. I''ll go find some sturdy stuff myself. You keep building. Stay safe," The treehouse was nearly built, but Lin Tian noticed a major issuethe base of the treehouse, when built with twigs, was unstable. Lin Tian decided to find some slightly thinner tree trunks to use directly for the base, which would make it very sturdy. Of course, this task was left to Lin Tian. The others probably couldn''t chop down even two trees in half a day, let alone carry them. "All right, you sure you can handle it alone? Should we get Guo Rong to help you?" "No need. Let Guo Rong keep helping you guys here," Lin Tian looked at Guo Rong, who was being bossed around by Bai Ruolan, and thought to himself that there was only so much he could do to help his brother; the rest was up to him. "How about I help you out?" Bu Mengting became interested, but Lin Tian still declined. He possessed a superpower, and if he went alone, he would save a lot of time. In the end, Lin Tian ventured alone into the depths of the forest, where he would encounter other students searching for wood near the edge. Only by going deeper could Lin Tian release his powers. However, just as he had parted ways with Shen Mengyi and the others and had not yet ventured deep into the forest, he was stopped by someone. A tall man stood in his way, dressed in a short jacket with a belt for trousers. He looked like a farmer from the mountains, but Lin Tian knew this man was definitely not some mere tiller of the soil. "Are you Lin Tian?" Savage quickly located his target, but looking at Lin Tian''s slender arms and legs, Savage felt his enthusiasm wane. This target looked so weak, with no apparent fighting ability. "Yes, and you are?" "I''m Savage. I''m here to kill you. Hahaha! Die!" Savage shouted and charged toward Lin Tian. With his tall frame and long legs, Savage''s strides were faster than a regular person running, and he quickly reached Lin Tian''s side. Swinging his hand as big as a fan-leaf, Savage slapped toward Lin Tian. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian, intending to gauge Savage''s strength, put up his hand to block. Their bodies both shook from the impact, yet neither of them stepped back. This guy is pretty strong to match up with me, even with my Ox Power Technique? Lin Tian was immensely surprised that someone''s physical strength could match his own when enhanced by the Ox Power Technique. "Hey, you''re pretty strong. But that''s even better; it would be boring to always dominate." For the first time, Savage encountered an enemy whose strength was not far from his own, which immediately triggered his ferocity. He kept throwing palm strikes at Lin Tian, who didn''t dodge but took him on head-to-head. Savage relied on his innate Divine Power, while Lin Tian relied on the Ox Power Technique. Each punch Savage threw diminished his strength slightly, and after a few punches, his force began to diminish. Lin Tian, on the other hand, maintained his peak condition. Soon, Savage could no longer withstand the fight and received a punch to the chest from Lin Tian, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood. "If you don''t want to die, then tell me who sent you," Lin Tian said coldly, having a rough idea of who it could be. Still, he wanted to get the answer from Savage''s own mouth. "Why should I tell you? It was my boss who sent me to kill you..." As soon as Savage finished speaking, Lin Tian almost laughed; this guy was too straightforward. But he was also dangerous, and Lin Tian decided to disable Savage first. However, just as Lin Tian was about to act, he suddenly sensed a hint of danger. A cold gleam shot toward hima silver flying dagger! The flying dagger came silently, piercing through the air. "Another one?" Lin Tian quickly sidestepped to avoid it. Chapter 330 - 302: There Are Bugs After dodging the Flying Dagger, there were no more attacks. Lin Tian turned around and found that the Savage he had just seen had disappeared. Two assassins? These guys really are like lingering spirits. It seems I need to find Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin when I get back, these two are relentless. With the appearance of the assassins, Lin Tian had a feeling that something unexpected might happen this time. He quickly sped up the chopping of wood and soon had gathered over thirty logs, each as thick as the mouth of a bowl. With these logs, their cabin would definitely be very sturdy. Lin Tian himself bound the thirty logs with ropes he had made and carried them on his shoulder back to build the treehouse. In a cave on Dog Tail Hill, Cobra, Ghost Face, and Monster were playing cards. "Boss, I''m no match for him, I''ve embarrassed you." The voice of the Savage came in, sounding quite dejected. Since his debut, the Savage had lost to others many times, but no one could match his strength. However, in the last few days, the Savage had encountered Lin Tian, whose strength was not inferior, and crucially, his stamina was better than the Savage''s. "Is this guy really that formidable?" "I don''t know, but his strength is the same as mine, and he has really good stamina. He''s no ordinary person." The Savage always spoke bluntly, but he was also the most honest. Cobra adjusted his glasses and then looked at the Monkey. "Monkey, what do you think?" "He''s strong. He and the Savage didn''t seem to use their full strength. When I ambushed him, he reacted very quickly and easily dodged my attack. I couldn''t find a chance to ambush him." The Monkey fiddled with the Flying Dagger, and the usually lively him was unusually quiet at this time. "It seems that this Lin Tian really does possess some incredible abilities as the data suggested. We need to plan carefully if we want to complete this mission." With the final log placed, the Dream Girls Team''s treehouse was finally completed. Although it wasn''t very aesthetically pleasing, it was built upon a tree and was extremely stable. All eight members of the Dream Girls Team climbed into the treehouse, which still held up well. The other teams'' houses were almost finished as well. The female live-stream host began rating the houses. Starting from the weakest, the Forest Treasure Hunting Team, they ended up with a simple shelter. It was just a pillar in the middle with three logs slanting against it, covered with small branches with leaves. "The Forest Treasure Hunting Team has always been at the bottom of the scoring, and after seeing their house, I think their position is truly justified. The people in this team have no wilderness survival experience at all, they''re just tourists." The female host didn''t hold back her criticism, but thankfully the members of the Forest Team were optimistic. Next were the Mushroom Team and the Fish Touching Team, whose abilities seemed to be similar to the Forest Treasure Hunting Team. They also looked like sheds, but theirs had four support columns and were relatively spacious. They were definitely slightly better than the Forest Treasure Hunting Team''s effort. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Mushroom Team''s house wasn''t as sturdy as the Fish Touching Team''s. The bottom three rankings hadn''t changed much. It was still the Forest Treasure Hunting Team at the bottom, followed by the Mushroom Team, and then the Fish Touching Team slightly ahead. The houses that now held the most suspense were those of the Dog Tail Mountain Commando Team led by Li Ming, and the Dream Girls Team. Li Ming''s house was solidly built and even had a table inside, which earned the appreciation of the female live-stream host. "This house is very well built, practically move-in ready!" The host''s style greatly appealed to the online audience, many of whom admired the house and left comments about keeping the house for themselves to come and visit. "Now that we''ve seen the four teams'' houses, so far, the Dog Tail Mountain Commando Team''s house is the best. We still have yet to see the Dream Girls Team''s house, the team that has always led in points. What kind of surprise can they bring us this time?" The host skillfully captured the viewers'' attention, and everyone was eager to see what the Dream Girls Team had created. The group arrived at the base of the Dream Girls Team''s treehouse. "Wow! The Dream Girls Team, being the top-ranked team, actually built a treehouse. Not to mention anything else, just being able to construct a treehouse is already amazing. Now, let''s go up and take a look inside." The host climbed up to the treehouse with the camera crew and discovered that the space inside was surprisingly large. In the middle of the treehouse, there was also a wooden table. There was a circle of simple wooden stools around it. "It seems the Dream Girls Team truly deserves their reputation. With such a treehouse, wouldn''t you want to live here?" The third segment of the competition concluded, and the Dream Girls Team naturally came in first again, scoring five points. After them were the Dog Tail Mountain Commando Team, the Fish Touching Team, the Fish Bone Team, and the Forest Treasure Hunting Team. The final results came out, and the Dream Girls Team, through their own efforts, had finally won the championship. The award would be given upon their return. The champion''s prize was ten thousand yuan, divided among eight people, making it a bit over a thousand each. The contest ended just like that, leaving the students feeling a bit unsatisfied, as they had initially been told they would spend three to five days in the forest. It was only the second day, and the contest was already over. They didn''t know that there was originally no contest in this activity. It was entirely Li Ming''s impromptu idea to hold a contest when he realized that Lin Tian was getting all the attention, and of course, Li Ming had no reason to let the contest continue any further. The competition had ended, but the students hadn''t left. Some suggested staying overnight in the constructed houses. Lin Tian had an uneasy feeling, as the killers had already come after him, although he had managed to fend them off for now. But he believed the killers would come back. He found an opportunity to pull Shen Mengyi into the woods. "Why, why did you bring me here?" The two hid in the bushes, with a hint of secrecy as if they were having an affair. Shen Mengyi hadn''t resisted until Lin Tian stopped, then she pretended to explode on purpose. "There''s something important I need to tell you, this forest is very dangerous. I think it''s better to end this activity early," Lin Tian didn''t plan to tell Shen Mengyi about the assassin encounter. He just wanted to end the activity early. "Why?" Shen Mengyi asked curiously. "Don''t ask why, just listen to me. Remember our first day here, when we encountered a wild boar? If it weren''t for me, something bad would have happened that day. Now with so many people staying here, what if more wild boars show up? I alone can''t handle them all." "But we''ve already decided to stay here for one night. It wouldn''t be right for me to change the decision now. How about this, first thing tomorrow morning, I will announce the end of the activity and take everyone back," she suggested. Speaking of wild boars, Shen Mengyi also got a bit scared. It would not be good if something really happened. Lin Tian was very dissatisfied with Shen Mengyi''s response. He meant they should go back now, to end the activity. He was worried the killers would harm the innocent. "Ah!" Suddenly, Shen Mengyi screamed and threw herself into Lin Tian''s arms. Shen Mengyi''s arms wrapped around Lin Tian''s neck and her legs around his waist, clinging to him tightly like an octopus. At that moment, she didn''t care about anything else but hugged Li Tian tightly, her body slightly trembling. "A bug, a big bug." It was unexpected that Shen Mengyi, the famous president of Wu''an University''s Broadcasting Club, would be afraid of bugs. Lin Tian looked where Shen Mengyi was pointing and saw a big caterpillar crawling on the ground. "Don''t be afraid, that bug can''t kill anyone." Lin Tian comforted her softly and patted her back a few times. But Shen Mengyi was unreceptive, her body shaking even more, which made things really difficult for Lin Tian. The physical posture between the two was already quite suggestive. For a while, Lin Tian even stopped comforting Shen Mengyi, too indulgent to move. It took a long time for Shen Mengyi to calm down, her face flushed. She probably realized something was off. Once she stopped, she ended up sitting right on Lin Tian''s lap. What to do? On one side was the big caterpillar, and on the other was Lin Tian''s disgusting stick. The beautiful president of the Broadcasting Club was now flustered. "Lin, Lin Tian?" "What is it?" "You, you stop poking me with your stick." "It''s not me poking you, it''s you pressing down on it." Lin Tian felt wronged, since it was Shen Mengyi who had thrown herself at him, how could she blame him now? Shen Mengyi felt a strange sensation brewing within her, and she had a vague premonition that if things continued this way, something might happen. "You, you get rid of that bug quickly!" "Oh." Although reluctant, Lin Tian still kicked the bug away. "There, I''ve kicked the bug away." After dealing with it, Lin Tian immediately sought credit from Shen Mengyi. Unexpectedly, Shen Mengyi was still frowning. "The bug is gone, why are you still holding on so tight?" "Uh, I didn''t notice, I didn''t realize." Lin Tian quickly loosened his grip, and Shen Mengyi struggled to get off his body. After getting up, her face was burning red. She secretly glanced at Lin Tian''s crotch and thought to herself that this guy''s stick was really not small, wondering how Bu Mengting could handle it. After thinking, she felt something was off. What was she daydreaming about? As Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi secretly hid in the bushes, a male student also sneaked into another bush at that moment. He had just come out to relieve himself and then heard a panting sound. From a distance, he saw a woman with half-undressed clothes lying on the grass. ..................................................................... Chapter 331 - 303 Someone is Missing When Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi returned to the front of the treehouse from the bushes, the flush on Shen Mengyi''s face hadn''t faded. "What did you two go off to do?" Shen Yiran blocked Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi, looking at them suspiciously as if they were up to something. Lin Tian didn''t mind much, but Shen Mengyi couldn''t hold back her pride and glared at Shen Yiran. "None of your business, you brat. Go do whatever you need to do." She dragged Shen Yiran up into the treehouse. Standing in the same spot, Lin Tian was still watching Shen Mengyi when someone suddenly pinched his waist, a surge of pain snapping Lin Tian back to reality. "Mengting, what are you doing?" "What am I doing? Own up, did you take down the beautiful president of the Broadcasting Club?" Bu Mengting looked like she was ready to accuse him, but her way of questioning was way too aggressive. Lin Tian didn''t know how to respond. "You, when I''m not around for just a moment, you''re already flirting around. Hmph!" Angry, Bu Mengting ignored Lin Tian and tried to climb into the treehouse. Suddenly, Lin Tian grabbed Bu Mengting. "Let go of me!" "Mengting, be careful tonight." For some reason, Lin Tian felt increasingly restless, his ability to foresee danger allowing him to sense some impending threat. Bu Mengting was taken aback, not understanding why Lin Tian would suddenly say that. "What''s wrong?" "When I was cutting wood earlier, I encountered two assassins. They should have been after me, but I managed to fend them off. I''m worried they might strike tonight. I had tried to convince Shen Mengyi to take everyone back tonight, but she didn''t agree." The last time Lin Tian encountered an assassin, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian were in the hotel. Although they didn''t see what happened, they understood it must have been extremely dangerous. "Where did these assassins come from anyway? Wasn''t the one from before caught?" "As long as there''s money, there are plenty of assassins. The concern now is that if the assassins can''t get to me, they''ll target ordinary people." "That shouldn''t be the case, I''ve heard assassins are very professional." Bu Mengting naively said. "Who told you that, that assassins have professional ethics?" "The novels, where the assassins are really handsome and often save the damsel in distress." Lin Tian held his forehead, thinking that Bu Mengting must have been reading novels on the internet. She actually believed assassins had professional ethics. Real assassins, they would stop at nothing to complete their mission. "Mengting, something''s definitely going to happen tonight, you better stick with me." "Really, something will happen?" Bu Mengting noticed that Lin Tian wasn''t joking and immediately tensed up. "Definitely, maybe it''s already happened." Li Ming and several other students were seen running toward the treehouse, although they should have been sleeping and resting in their self-made shelters tonight. The students looked anxious, but Li Ming seemed quite composed. "Is the president here?" "In the treehouse." Lin Tian, watching the few people approaching, felt his premonition growing stronger. He couldn''t help but grab Bu Mengting''s hand. "What''s wrong?" Just as Shen Mengyi, who had just climbed into the treehouse, poked her head out, she had been eavesdropping on Lin Tian and Bu Mengting''s conversation. Naturally, she heard the others coming. A male student standing next to Li Ming immediately spoke up. "During dinner, we didn''t see Huang Lisheng from our team, and we thought he went to relieve himself, so we didn''t bother. But it''s been almost an hour since dinner, and everyone''s getting ready to sleep, but Huang Lisheng still hasn''t returned. We went out for a search but couldn''t find him." The student speaking was a member of the Mushroom Team from Dog Tail Hill, probably meaning Huang Lisheng was too. "How can you have no sense of organization and discipline? Didn''t you tell your members the rules? Didn''t I say beforehand that everyone should avoid going out alone at night? You must be back at the camp by nine o''clock, did you not tell them that?" After hearing Lin Tian''s words, Shen Mengyi worried for him while also feeling like Lin Tian''s earlier proposition was right. She was about to gather everyone to announce an early end to this event when the incident happened. "We did tell them, that Huang Lisheng is usually very well-behaved and obedient, but we just don''t know where he has gone." "Didn''t you call him?" "That''s why we''re worried, because we can''t get through to his phone." Knowing that the location was remote, everyone had brought a power bank, so it wasn''t an issue of phones running out of charge. If his phone was unreachable, it might truly be a serious matter. "Let''s go, we''ll search together." Shen Mengyi immediately came down from the treehouse. As the president of the Broadcasting Club and person in charge of this activity, a student had gone missing, and it was her responsibility to find him and bring him back. Lin Tian felt that something was peculiar about the situation and became even more concerned that Shen Mengyi might be putting herself in danger. "Mengyi, the situation is unclear, I suggest you should all evacuate immediately, leave this place. I''ll stay behind to search for Huang Lisheng." "No, I brought them here, and when we leave, I must take everyone back with me." At this point, Shen Mengyi showed her decisive side. Indeed, she became the president of the Broadcasting Club due to her stubbornness. ``` "When searching for people, try not to scatter. There should be at least ten people per group." Shen Mengyi didn''t oppose this suggestion, considering what Lin Tian had mentioned, there might be an assassin nearby. Moreover, there were also ferocious beasts in the forest, so the search party couldn''t be too small. Soon, everyone gathered together, and Shen Mengyi stood in the middle to briefly explain the situation. "Huang Lisheng is missing now, and we have to find him. We have about forty people here, and we will divide into four search and rescue teams, each with ten people. The remaining few can join any team they wish. Each team, choose a leader." This time Shen Mengyi didn''t continue to stay with Lin Tian; she decided to lead a team herself. Li Ming led a team, and Lin Tao volunteered to lead another. Lin Tian also led a team. All the students got involved, which Lin Tian didn''t object to because staying at the camp might be even more dangerous due to the possible attacks from assassins. "Alright, everyone set out. If you find the person, call and inform each other immediately. Also, everyone in each team, pay attention to keep up with the group and don''t get separated from the team." Those from the livestreaming platforms also joined the search teams along with the students. Lin Tian kept holding Bu Mengting''s hand because he knew that if the assassin was after him, then Bu Mengting would likely be the assassin''s primary target. "Huang Lisheng! Huang Lisheng!" The calls rose and fell across the forest, and soon the four teams branched out. As time went on, the likelihood of something bad having happened to Huang Lisheng grew. Although most people didn''t want Huang Lisheng to face any harm, almost everyone was convinced that he probably had already encountered trouble. "What is that over there?" Just then, a crisp voice with a hint of a tremble pointed to a spot ahead and exclaimed. This person was Liu Fangfang, who had joined Lin Tian''s team after witnessing his bravery earlier. Liu Fangfang was looking pale, biting her lip tightly, as if she had seen something. "Fangfang, what did you see?" Bai Ruolan had a good relationship with Liu Fangfang and approached her. "Just ahead, I... I think I saw someone." Upon hearing Liu Fangfang''s words, everyone immediately ran forward. Lin Tian suddenly realized something was wrong and sped up, rushing forward, worried he was too late. "Ahh" Several girls suddenly screamed, their voices especially piercing in the wilderness of the forest. "Everybody, stay calm. Hold each other''s hands. I''ll go check it out." Lin Tian calmed everyone down and then went ahead to investigate the situation. In the grass lay a person, or rather, half a person. The person''s limbs had been violently torn off, and now, in the bushes, there was only the torso. Not far from the body was a head and one hand; the rest of the legs and the other hand were missing. "Does anyone recognize Huang Lisheng?" Although Lin Tian might have encountered Huang Lisheng before, he still didn''t have much of an impression of the guy. A girl weakly raised her hand. "Come and help me see if this is Huang Lisheng." The girl seemed somewhat traumatized, trembling uncontrollably as if she hadn''t heard me speak. "Calm down. It''s just a dead person. What''s there to be afraid of?" With a sharp shout from Lin Tian, the group was shocked into silence, and the girl regained some composure, walking shakily over to Lin Tian. Lin Tian used his foot to straighten the head on the ground. "Look carefully, is this Huang Lisheng?" "It is, it''s him. Wuu, Huang Lisheng is dead!" The girl took a few glances and confirmed it was Huang Lisheng. She was already timid, and now, having seen a corpse, especially that of her dismembered classmate, the girls were all frightened. Meanwhile, Lin Tian quickly took out his phone to contact Shen Mengyi. But the call didn''t go through after several attempts. Something''s not right! Lin Tian suddenly had an ominous premonition. From the beginning, it seemed he had been led by the nose. Shen Mengyi was definitely in trouble. He hurriedly contacted the other two team leaders, telling them that Huang Lisheng had been found but was dead and dismembered. He instructed them to immediately return to camp with their teams. After hanging up, Lin Tian hesitated. Bu Mengting was by his side, but Shen Mengyi was clearly in trouble. If he went to save Shen Mengyi, he worried that something might happen to Bu Mengting in his absence. Damn these beasts. Lin Tian cursed under his breath and ultimately decided to go rescue Shen Mengyi. "Mengting, you guys need to head back to camp right away and find Lin Tao. Stay with Lin Tao and the others. I need to take care of something." Lin Tao had received Lin Tian''s Sword Dao inheritance and should be able to handle things for a while. "Go quickly. I''ll be careful on my own." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bu Mengting understood Lin Tian and patted his shoulder comfortingly. She had been by Lin Tian''s side and naturally knew that Lin Tian''s call to Shen Mengyi hadn''t gone through. ``` Chapter 332 - 304 Go Die "I''m coming too!" Just as Lin Tian was about to leave the team to search for Shen Mengyi alone, Shen Yiran suddenly followed him. When they were splitting up, Mengting did keep something to herself. Knowing how capable Lin Tian was, she let Yiran follow Lin Tian. "What are you doing?" "I heard everything. You just tried calling my sister and couldn''t get through. Something must have happened to her." Yiran had also heard that Lin Tian''s call to Shen Mengyi hadn''t gone through and was naturally very anxious. After all, there was a living exampleHuang Lisheng went missing and couldn''t be reached by phone either. "Yiran, listen to me. If I take you with me, it might take a lot longer. And every minute we delay, your sister is in more danger. Do you understand?" Lin Tian tried to persuade him. If he could bring someone along, Lin Tian would definitely take Bu Mengting. After hearing what Lin Tian said, Yiran hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. "Alright, I won''t go. But Lin Tian, you promise me that you''ll bring my sister back alive." "I promise you, I will bring your sister back." Lin Tian patted Yiran on the shoulder and then quickly turned toward the direction where Shen Mengyi''s team had been searching. He moved so fast that in the blink of an eye, he was gone, and no one knew how he did it. "No wonder Lin Tian couldn''t take me. If he really had, it really would have delayed us." Seeing how fast Lin Tian was, Yiran felt relieved but grew even more worried about his sister. "Let''s hurry back to the camp!" With Lin Tian gone, Guo Rong was the only male left. He felt a great pressure, but at this time, if he didn''t step forward, the group of girls would be even more panicked. Damn it! Lin Tian quickly found the trail of Shen Mengyi''s team, but what he found was a girl''s corpse. Could Shen Mengyi have also encountered trouble? No, that couldn''t be. These people came for me, and whatever they do, their final target must be me. Lin Tian steadied his mind and then took out three coins. It was time to use divination. The divination that didn''t work on Zhang Ya might now be useful. The three coins spun like tops, and soon, Lin Tian had the result he wanted. Shen Mengyi hadn''t died. She was in that direction. The results of the divination were about what Lin Tian had expected. Shen Mengyi wasn''t dead; she was taken hostage. The assassins'' target was still Lin Tian. Following the direction provided by the divination, Lin Tian sped up. Soon, Lin Tian discovered a cave. "Why did you take so long to come here? You''re much later than we expected." In the cave, a tall man and a skinny man sat beside a campfire eating roasted rabbit. In the corner, a voluptuous figure was tied up with ropesit was none other than Shen Mengyi. "So it''s really you! Since you''re here to kill me, why not come directly for me? What''s the point in killing these ordinary people?" Lin Tian slowly walked inside. Now that he had found the people, he naturally wasn''t afraid. "You''d better stop there; otherwise, I''ll end this girl with one slash. Tsk, tsk, look at this skinso tender you could squeeze water out of it. It''d be a shame if she got stabbed to death by me!" She Mengyi''s dagger hovered over Shen Mengyi''s chest a few times, and Lin Tian dared not move forward. "What do you guys want?" "We don''t want anything else; we just want your life." "Haha, do you think you can make me surrender my life just by holding a hostage? I''d rather watch you kill her and then kill all of you to avenge her." The main thing Lin Tian cared about was Shen Mengyi; otherwise, he really didn''t care about these two people in front of him. The monkey chuckled slyly a few times. "I know just a woman isn''t enough to make you hand over your life. But we have a hostage, so you have to play by our rules." "How do you want to play?" "Simple. Defeat the Savage, and we''ll release the hostage." The monkey gave the Savage a signal, and Savage stepped in front of Lin Tian. "You''re no match for me; haven''t we fought before?" Looking at the Savage before him, Lin Tian didn''t make a move. "We fought, but not to the death. Gah gah, now, let me show you the complete version of the Savage!" The Savage let out a wild cry and charged at Lin Tian. Lin Tian was already familiar with the Savage''s moves. This brute, other than being abnormally strong, had nothing else to worry about. "Eh!" As their arms clashed, Lin Tian suddenly felt a sharp pain in his arm. "Heh heh, this time, I''ve brought equipment." The Savage chuckled menacingly and continued to hammer punches at Lin Tian. With the equipment on, the Savage was enhanced all over, and Lin Tian seemed a bit flustered. Of course, it was all an act by Lin Tian; in reality, he had the strength to instantly take down the Savage. However, he was focused on Shen Mengyi and the monkey. After all, his purpose today was to save Shen Mengyi, not to fight with the Savage. Lin Tian engaged the Savage briefly, and after a few exchanges, Lin Tian pretended to slip up and was hit by a palm from the Savage, which conveniently sent him flying toward Shen Mengyi and the monkey. "Die!" Lin Tian suddenly turned and unleashed a terrifying strike, targeting the monkey beside Shen Mengyi. As long as the monkey was dealt with, then Shen Mengyi would definitely no longer be in danger. The monkey had not expected that Lin Tian, after fighting to the death with Savage, would still be distracted. Caught off guard, he had no way to respond. He immediately released Shen Mengyi and swiftly retreated backwards. Lin Tian drove the monkey away and, without pursuing him, turned around to untie the ropes binding Shen Mengyi. "Mengyi, are you alright?" "Now is not the time for tender words!" Savage charged over, slapping a palm as big as a fan towards Lin Tian. At the same time, a Flying Dagger zipped through the air, its cold gleam flashing. Facing the combined attack of two men, Lin Tian was not flustered, but suddenly a warning flashed in his mind. "You die!" The Shen Mengyi beside him suddenly pulled out a dagger and slashed at Lin Tian''s neck. Lin Tian did not hesitate to kick Shen Mengyi away, then using the momentum, he quickly moved to where the monkey was. This time, Lin Tian did not give the monkey any chance and killed him with two punches. "You are not Shen Mengyi!" After dealing with the monkey, Lin Tian then turned to face Savage and "Shen Mengyi." "Shen Mengyi" chuckled twice. "How did you know I am not Shen Mengyi? My Face-changing Technique is unmatched anywhere in the world; no one should be able to see through it." Ghost Face''s voice was hoarse and rugged, probably his original voice. "No matter how well you disguise, you are not Shen Mengyi, and you will never become Shen Mengyi." Shen Mengyi had a stubborn streak that was not seen in this Ghost Face disguised as Shen Mengyi. Moreover, when he had untied the ropes off Ghost Face just now, Lin Tian noticed that this Shen Mengyi''s figure differed significantly from the real Shen Mengyi. Combined with the internal warning, he kept his suspicions about Ghost Face. "It''s a pity. Such an exquisite setup yet it couldn''t kill you. It looks like our plan will fail tonight." Ghost Face''s combat ability was actually even worse than the monkey''s; now that his identity was exposed, and the monkey was killed by Lin Tian, they clearly had no chance left. "Humph, tell me who sent you guys here, and I might spare your lives." Lin Tian knew these people were assassins, so he wasn''t particularly hateful; he hated more the person behind the scenes. "Do you think we are the amateur assassins you caught before? We are from the Demon Mercenaries, prepare to die!" Savage suddenly bellowed and rushed towards Lin Tian. Dealing with Savage, Lin Tian had already planned ahead. He easily dodged Savage''s attack, landing a punch on Savage''s head. Savage screamed painfully, and Lin Tian''s second punch followed, not giving Savage any chance to breathe. The big man had considerable strength, but he was too clumsy. Dealing with such a guy was all about speed. Though Lin Tian hadn''t been using his full power, he now unleashed his full potential. Savage couldn''t dodge or block in time and was beaten down by Lin Tian, punch after punch, until he collapsed without a breath, obviously dead. "Now only you are left!" Lin Tian turned to the Ghost Face disguised as Shen Mengyi and slowly walked towards him. "Hold on, if you kill me, you''ll never find this girl named Shen Mengyi." Knowing he was no match for Lin Tian, Ghost Face immediately threw out his last trump card. However, Lin Tian clearly did not fall for it. "I just want to know who sent you to kill me. Also, are there any more accomplices?" Lin Tian moved step by step towards Ghost Face, who hesitated slightly. Before Ghost Face could decide, Lin Tian suddenly moved, appearing in front of him and grabbing his neck. "Speak fast, who sent you to kill me." Lin Tian slowly tightened his grip, and Ghost Face couldn''t bear the slow approach to death and quickly said, "It was Li Guan, young master Li." Ghost Face''s skills were weak, mainly focusing on the Face-changing Technique. Once it was seen through, he immediately became useless. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Do you have any more accomplices?" Lin Tian concluded that neither Ghost Face, Savage, nor the monkey were of extraordinary intelligence. It was impossible for the three of them to craft such a sophisticated murder plot alone. This murder plot started with Huang Lisheng''s disappearance, made Lin Tian and his companions split up, and then kidnapped Shen Mengyi. In the end, Ghost Face disguised as Shen Mengyi, combined with Savage''s strength and the monkey''s Flying Dagger, aimed to kill Lin Tian. If Lin Tian did not have divination and foresight, this time he might have really been doomed. "Yes, there are two more people, one is our boss, Cobra. There''s also Yanyan, a transgender, but dressed up as a woman he looks very beautiful. I''ve told you everything, now let me go!" Ghost Face''s words made Lin Tian''s heart sink, realizing that two more assassins had yet to show themselves. With a stronger grip, Ghost Face breathed his last. "Li Guan, you are truly seeking death, so I''ll fulfill your wish." Chapter 333 - 305 There are two more There are two more assassins, damn, Bu Mengting and the others are in danger. Lin Tianyi became anxious immediately, but no matter how anxious he was, he had to rescue Shen Mengyi first. The reason Lin Tian had just eliminated Ghost Face was that he had divined Shen Mengyi''s location and didn''t need any survivors for information. These assassins were so ferocious that the other students were likely in danger, so of course, Lin Tian wouldn''t let them go. She was leading a group of students out to look for people, but not long after they had separated from Lin Tian and the others, they encountered two people. One was very tall and big, like a Savage. The other was short, like a dwarf. But these two were extremely brutal. As soon as they saw Shen Mengyi and the others, they started killing without saying a word. The Savage could kill a person with a single punch, and the dwarf hopped around like a monkey, throwing a Flying Dagger each time. In almost an instant, the students following Shen Mengyi were lying in a pool of blood, their fate unknown. At that moment, Shen Mengyi thought she was doomed, but the two didn''t kill her. "Hehehe, beauty, you must be surprised. But watch carefully, there''s more to be surprised about. You''re still alive because our target this time is related to you. You need to serve as a good bait. Of course, it would be even better if you could join us." The person who looked identical to Shen Mengyi spoke with a man''s voice. "Hmph, how could I possibly join you, just let me go." "No, you will. Don''t believe me? Watch." The fake Shen Mengyi put on Shen Mengyi''s coat and then eerily shrank in height to closely resemble her. Then Shen Mengyi saw that the impersonator''s figure became similar to hers, and even more shockingly, the voice was also imitated very well. "This world is too boring; everyone must die! How do you like my voice?" The fake Shen Mengyi boasted to Shen Mengyi, looking very pleased with itself. Shen Mengyi was at a loss for words. "You''re going to kill Lin Tian, kill the person you like the most." In the end, they threw Shen Mengyi into a cave and tied up her limbs. The words the fake Shen Mengyi said before leaving made Shen Mengyi tremble with fright. On the one hand, she was hoping Lin Tian could come to save her; on the other hand, she hoped he wouldn''t come. She didn''t know how much time had passed while lost in her frantic thoughts when sounds came from the cave. "Kereng kereng..." The sound of rolling stones; it felt like someone was coming this way by the sound of it. Could it be those three assassins? Shen Mengyi involuntarily shrank her shoulders. Why even think about this now? I probably won''t escape with my life today. The sound grew closer, and Shen Mengyi grew more and more nervous. What would the assassins do to her? God, save me! Lin Tian, come and save me! No, don''t. The thought of the fake Shen Mengyi made her heart clench again. "Mengyi!" Suddenly, a warm voice rose in the darkness, almost shining; as it spread, the light followed, and the entire cave seemed to brighten. Shen Mengyi stupidly looked towards the source of the light, a tall figure was the source, a familiar face -- it was Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, are you, are you alright?" "Of course I''m alright, but you..." "Lin Tian, you, you haven''t encountered those assassins? Those assassins are very vicious; they killed many of my sisters. Oh, and one dressed in my clothes pretended to be me. You didn''t run into her, did you?" She couldn''t believe that if Lin Tian truly encountered the impostor Shen Mengyi, what would happen. Now Lin Tian was standing alive in front of Shen Mengyi, so the impostor must not have encountered Lin Tian, right? "I did, and I''ve killed her. I could tell at a glance she was a fake." "Ah, you, how did you know she was fake?" "What''s there to see? Don''t you have any gentlemanly demeanor? Hurry up and take off your clothes for me." Now Shen Mengyi''s coat had been taken away! Lin Tian was wearing a white T-shirt, and when he heard Shen Mengyi''s words, he immediately took off the T-shirt and handed it to Shen Mengyi. Lin Tian was left feeling thirsty and his tongue dry, while Shen Mengyi couldn''t help but stealthily gaze at Lin Tian''s upper body. He did look rather manly. "Mengyi, we need to hurry and meet up with the others. I just interrogated those assassins, and there are two that got away. I''m worried the others might be in danger. The injured classmatesI''ve already moved them to a safe place!" Upon arrival, Lin Tian had seen the injured classmates and had used a bottle of Healing Water to treat them. In fact, Lin Tian was burning with anxiety; he had roughly guessed the assassins'' plan. They had first taken Huang Lisheng, making everyone split up to search for him, and then they decisively attacked Shen Mengyi. Creating a fake Shen Mengyi to work in tandem with the Savage and the Monkey, they aimed to kill Lin Tian. Except their plan hadn''t worked, and instead, the three of them were killed by Lin Tian. But the other two assassins weren''t there. Perhaps their real target was Bu Mengting. After all, Bu Mengting was truly Lin Tian''s woman. Could it be that these assassins had targeted Bu Mengting from the beginning? Shen Mengyi was just a diversion, of course, if Lin Tian had been killed by the three assassins, that would have been best. This assassin organization was formidable indeed, setting up events one after the other. Lin Tian, even with divination, could only follow behind, barely escaping with his life. "Then let''s hurry." Shen Mengyi understood the seriousness of the situation. She had seen the assassins'' strength before, and knew that aside from Lin Tian, no one else could even think about fighting back, lacking even the means to defend themselves. "I have to carry you. We''ll move faster that way." Lin Tian said this and didn''t wait for Shen Mengyi to agree. He picked her up and, with a swift motion, dashed out of the cave. They moved as fast as lightning, and Shen Mengyi had never imagined a person could run so fast. "Is there still no news from Lin Tian?" At this moment, Lin Tao and Li Ming, leading their team, had joined up with Bu Mengting''s group. With about thirty people coming together from three different teams, they had gained some courage. "No, we''ve also lost contact with Shen Mengyi''s team. What should we do now?" At this point, probably only Lin Tao, Li Ming, and Bu Mengting had any real influence among the students. The three of them gathered to discuss strategies. "What did Lin Tian say when he left?" Lin Tao asked, and Bu Mengting repeated the words Lin Tian had said before leaving. "He told me that the enemies this time were not something we ordinary students could withstand, and that we should leave the forest as soon as possible and head back to the original campsite." "How can we do that? Huang Lisheng hasn''t been found yet, and Mengyi''s whole search squad has gone missing. We should search for them." If it had been up to Li Ming''s usual personality, he definitely would''ve led the remaining people to cross the river immediately. As a scion of a wealthy family, how could he recklessly put himself in danger? However, he was truly worried about Shen Mengyi, which is why he wanted to search for her, disregarding his own life or death in the process. "I disagree with searching for them. We were searching for people just now, and that''s why Shen Mengyi ended up missing. According to Bu Mengting, we''re up against an international assassin organization now. I want to ask, who here is confident they can overcome these merciless mercenaries? Right now, we must all stay here and wait for Lin Tian to return." Although Lin Tao had been taught the Sword Dao by Lin Tian, he had only ever sparred with students. He had no real experience in life-or-death combat. Faced with an assassin, Lin Tao didn''t know what his odds of winning would be. For everyone''s safety, Lin Tao still thought it was better for everyone to stay together. Li Ming really wanted to search for Shen Mengyi, but seeing the lack of enthusiasm from the others, he didn''t bring it up again. He could only hope that Lin Tian would save Shen Mengyi in time. At this point, many students didn''t know what to do. Upon hearing the call from the three leaders, they all followed them back to the campsite. Huang Lisheng''s disappearance weighed heavily on all the students. Especially since Shen Mengyi''s entire search squad was now also missing and out of reach. "What on earth has happened?" sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A student stood up, and Bu Mengting immediately explained the situation. "It seems an assassin team has targeted us. Huang Lisheng was severely injured by the assassin group. These assassins are very evil and extremely savage, so I hope that no one acts alone. We''ve already called the police, and they are on their way here. Until then, let''s all stay here together and make sure not to be alone, providing the assassins no chance to exploit." Upon hearing Bu Mengting''s words, all the students were unsettledprofessional assassins. Didn''t that mean everyone was in danger! "Quick, look, there''s someone coming over there!"................................................ Chapter 334 - 306: Hero Saves the Beauty Everyone tensed up, and Lin Tao moved to the front. "Don''t be afraid, everyone. We outnumber them, and the more afraid we are, the crazier those assassins will get." This Lin Tao is quite talented, Li Ming thought to himself as he watched, not seeming to be very tense at all. Hearing Lin Tao''s words, the students felt they had a pillar to lean on. Although still scared, they were much calmer than before. "Hey, why is that person naked and carrying someone, running so fast?" "Looks like it''s Lin Tian." "Who is he carrying? My God, it''s the club president. Why is she wearing Lin Tian''s clothes? The two of them?" For a moment, people''s minds raced with wild speculations. "Are you all okay?" Lin Tian stopped with Shen Mengyi in his arms, who, for some reason, just let Lin Tian carry her and didn''t get down. "Quick, carry me into the tent." After all, Shen Mengyi was only wearing a T-shirt of Lin Tian''s, with her long white legs exposed. Fortunately, it was night, so people couldn''t see very clearly. But even so, some people were feeling very uncomfortable about the situation. Li Ming watched as Lin Tian carried Shen Mengyi into the tent, his eyes practically shooting out flames. Damn, I''ve been pursuing her for so long and haven''t even touched her hand, and this kid has already progressed to this stage with Shen Mengyi. Lin Tian had seen that Bu Mengting was unharmed, which is why he listened to Shen Mengyi''s request to take her into the tent. "Your clothes!" As soon as she entered the tent, Shen Mengyi took off Lin Tian''s T-shirt and threw it back to him, but this ended up giving Lin Tian quite an eyeful. However, he had already seen it before, and Shen Mengyi probably thought so too. "Put on your clothes and get out quickly. There are still two assassins hiding in the dark; it''s still very dangerous here." "Alright, I know." Lin Tian backed out of the tent. "Lin Tian, did you take a bite out of the beautiful club president?" Bu Mengting asked with a hint of sourness, looking at Lin Tian, who just spread his hands. "What time is it now? I don''t have the mind for that. Do you realize that in Shen Mengyi''s team, only she is left unharmed? Everyone else is seriously injured. These assassins are truly crazy. I won''t let them get away with it." "They are all seriously injured! How come Shen Mengyi is uninjured?" Bu Mengting exclaimed in shock. She knew that if this news got out, it could cause widespread panic. Lin Tian shrugged his shoulders, looking somewhat helpless. "Because their target is me. Shen Mengyi has some connection to me; they needed to use her as bait, which is why they left her alive." "Ah, no wonder you told me to be careful when you left. It wasn''t because you were afraid that the assassin would come after me." "Of course. But what puzzles me is why the assassin, having had such a good opportunity, didn''t make a move on you. I''ve been thinking about a lot of possibilities on my way back to the camp, but this calm situation still baffles me." "Are you still hoping I''d be in trouble?" Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a sideways glance, and he kept silent. He was still pondering the situation with the two assassins. Considering the previous layout of the assassin, the mastermind that Lin Tian had not beaten to death must still be out there. It didn''t make sense that they''d miss such a good opportunity to kidnap Bu Mengting. Unless there was a better opportunity. "Everyone, quiet down for a moment. I have something important to tell you all." Shen Mengyi had already changed her clothes. At that time, no students had entered their tents; they had all gathered together. Hearing Shen Mengyi''s voice, all the students quieted down. "Our rescue team didn''t find Huang Lisheng, but we encountered the assassins. They killed everyone except me. These assassins are brutal and utterly heartless. If not for student Lin Tian, I might already be dead. Now everyone don''t panic, and try not to stray too far from student Lin Tian." She was clearly treating Lin Tian as a bodyguard. The other students heard this and were scared out of their wits, no longer in the mood for playfulness they had earlier. "Club president, are we just going to wait here then?" A girl asked timidly. "Of course not; we''ve already called the police. The police are on their way here. Once the police arrive, we''ll be safe." "I hope the police get here quickly." A few girls clumped together, and those who recognized students from Shen Mengyi''s team began to sob loudly. Shen Mengyi could only proceed to comfort them one by one. Lin Tian, however, remained vigilant, constantly looking around for the last two assassins. Could it be that those two assassins really got scared and dared not show up? Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This outcome annoyed Lin Tian greatly because if the two assassins really ran away, it was very likely they would inform Li Guan, who in turn might immediately flee. Of course, it was also possible they wouldn''t inform anyone, considering they''d hardly have the nerve to go back after failing their mission. "Lin Tian! Come here for a moment; I need to ask you something." Suddenly, Li Ming waved at Lin Tian from a distance. Lin Tian remembered Li Ming, who had blocked them from getting on the bus. He spoke irritably. "If you have something to ask me, come over yourself. I don''t like to run errands." "Alright, I''ll come over." Li Ming was also very annoyed inside. He, a member of the prominent Li Family, was actually being humiliated by an ordinary university student. It really irked him. "If you have something to say, then say it quickly. I''ve got a ton of things to take care of over here." "There are too many people here. Can we find a place with fewer people?" He glanced around at the crowd and tentatively asked. Lin Tian didn''t even lift his head, and directly refused. Right now, he had to keep Bu Mengting always within his line of sight, otherwise if she was kidnapped by the assassins, that would be really uncomfortable for him. "I''m asking you, why was Shen Mengyi wearing your clothes just now? Where are her clothes?" Seeing Lin Tian was impervious to his words, Li Ming simply started questioning him right there. Although he hadn''t openly pursued Shen Mengyi, many people in the Broadcasting Club had already noticed his interest in her. His questioning of Lin Tian immediately had many people pricking up their ears. Even though the threat of the assassin hadn''t been resolved, it did not stop everyone''s flaming gossip. "Her clothes were torn by the assassin, so naturally, she wore mine. What, was she supposed to come back naked?" "Assassin? You mean her clothes were torn by an assassin? Did the assassin... " For some reason, Li Ming suddenly couldn''t continue. What if Shen Mengyi had been taken advantage of by the assassin? For a moment, Li Ming hesitated. "With me there, how could that possibly happen?" Lin Tian said confidently, seeing the look on Li Ming''s face, he could guess that Li Ming was interested in Shen Mengyi and was here to accuse him. He wasn''t fond of Li Ming to begin with, and now that Li Ming actually wanted to meddle with Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian was even more displeased. "Oh, it seems the police have arrived." Li Ming wanted to say something to Lin Tian, but the flashing lights in the distance announced the arrival of the police. Since the call had been quite clear, they were likely facing a very dangerous assassin this time, so even the armed police had been deployed. They directly sealed off the area and arranged for special vehicles to take the students back to the university. Most of the remaining matter was now unrelated to the majority of the students. Lin Tian saw Chen Yixuan, but he had to stick with Bu Mengting to go back, just in case, so he didn''t go to see Chen Yixuan and returned to the university with the other students instead. When they arrived back at the university, everything was calm, completely different from what Lin Tian had expected. Logically speaking, since two assassins were still at large, they should have gone immediately to catch Bu Mengting. But they hadn''t, which Lin Tian hadn''t anticipated. Then, he thought the assassins might be waiting at the university for Bu Mengting, yet still no signs of disturbance occurred. He always felt that the man who had devised the sequence of traps was not so easy to deal with, and that there must be more to come. "Mengting, how about you don''t sleep in the dorm tonight?" "I can''t do that today. Guo''er is terrified; I need to go back and keep her company." Guo''er had joined this event because Bu Mengting had asked her to. After all that had happened, the typically timid Guo''er was horribly frightened. Bu Mengting felt guilty, thinking that if it weren''t for her dragging Guo''er to the event, she wouldn''t be in her current state. "Okay then, who could resist such a kind little wife like my Mengting? I''m going out for a bit. Oh, stay alert at all times, I''ve got a feeling those assassins won''t give up so easily." "Don''t worry, I won''t leave the dorm." Watching Bu Mengting enter the dorm building, Lin Tian still felt something was off. Deciding that he couldn''t be passive, now that he knew Li Guan was the real mastermind, he had no intention of letting Li Guan off the hook. He might as well find Li Guan right now. The more he thought about it, the better this plan seemed to Lin Tian, so he decided to make a move. Li Guan belonged to the Dragon Family of Capital City. Lin Tian had actually already spared him once before, but now that Li Guan had once again sent an assassin, it was tantamount to seeking death. This time, Lin Tian was determined to kill Li Guan; otherwise, being followed by these assassins would be incredibly annoying, even though they couldn''t kill Lin Tian. Just as he reached the mouth of an alley, he suddenly saw a voluptuous woman being dragged into a small box by a man with his hand over her mouth. What''s with the world these days, with such things happening all the time. Without much thought, since Lin Tian had witnessed it, he decided to lend a hand. "Hey, let go of that woman. You better scram." Lin Tian folded his arms, eyeing the man''s hand that was covering the girl''s mouth. "What''s it to you? Run along, kid, go play wherever you like. Don''t try to mess with my good time. If you fancy this woman, join us. I''ll take the first turn; you take the second." The sleazy man''s voice was dark, and his face was full of impatience. Blocked by Lin Tian, he was ready to get Lin Tian involved in his misdeeds. "Disgusting! Just my luck that I was feeling itchy for some action today!" Lin Tian leaped to the man''s side in one swift step, and before the man could react, he grabbed the man''s wrist. The woman, seeing a potential rescue, struggled out of the man''s grasp. "Handsome, thank you for saving me!" Chapter 335 - 307 Double Kill The woman was dressed in a red dress, with a full chest, a slender waist, and ample buttocks, clearly a woman of exceptional quality. At the moment, she was burying herself in Lin Tian''s arms, probably terrified. However, a sense of alarm suddenly arose in Lin Tian''s heart, and he reached out to block the woman''s body, but her hands were quick to act. She held a syringe in her hand and jabbed it into Lin Tian''s body. Although Lin Tian''s hand blocked the woman''s body, it also happened to grab onto the woman''s chest, only to find it was hard and seemingly fake. Lin Tian remembered, before he killed Ghost Face, the information Ghost Face had told him. Among the remaining two assassins, one was named Savage, a transvestite dressed even more beautifully than a woman. "Savage? I''m not seeking you out, yet you dare to come out and court death?" Lin Tian roared furiously as he charged towards the transvestite, but a dark shadow dashed out from an oblique angle, the same man who had held the woman hostage earlier. Lin Tian reacted very quickly, sidestepping the man''s attack, and upon closer examination, the man had an ordinary face, wore glasses, and had profound eyes. "Lin Tian, you''ve been injected with the latest developed muscle atrophy agent by M Country, let''s see how many minutes you can last." The man laughed wildly, and when his attack missed, he immediately retreated, standing together with the transvestite. It has to be said, these two standing together did give off a kind of perfectly matched vibe. "Cobra, this guy is really strong, he scared me to death." Savage''s voice was very coquettish, indeed more womanly than a woman, and at this moment, she leaned directly on Cobra''s shoulder. Clearly, the relationship between the two was not so simple. "Don''t worry, he''s been drugged and won''t last ten minutes. We just need to drag this out until the drug takes effect." Cobra was extremely steady, for this strike he had sacrificed three members to get this one chance to kill. Originally, he could have had the chance to act against Bu Mengting, but he gave that up and left Dongweishan Mountain with Savage, getting back to Wu''an City early. They waited near the school, waiting for Lin Tian to come out, ready to stage a drama of a hero saving the beauty. "Haha, great hero, if you die this time. Being a hero is not easy, be a bad guy in your next life!" Cobra laughed wildly, now that Lin Tian was drugged, no one could save him. This assassination mission was once again to be completed amid Cobra''s meticulous planning. He was best at using strategy, leading targets step by step into the plot he had set. "Do you know why I didn''t capture Bu Mengting? Because Savage and his group attempted a similar strategy once before, and since it didn''t work, it definitely wouldn''t work a second time. So, I brought Savage to Wu''an waiting for you. When you returned to the school, your tense nerves immediately relaxed, and that was our time to strike." Everything did seem perfect indeed, even Lin Tian with his precognitive ability only came to his senses at the very last moment. Just as Cobra said, once he had escorted Bu Mengting into the dormitory, he let his guard down. Only to have Savage inject the muscle atrophy agent into his body. Lin Tian was already feeling that his body seemed to be undergoing changes, the drug was indeed domineering. Watching the two assassins eyeing him hungrily, Lin Tian gritted his teeth and spent a Supernatural Point to obtain Healing Water. Earlier, upon returning to school with Shen Mengyi and the others, he had earned some Supernatural Points. Unexpectedly, he had to use them just after obtaining them. His Supernatural Points remained at six. As soon as he exchanged for the Healing Water, Lin Tian immediately consumed it, and all the changes in his body instantly disappeared. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, Lin Tian continued to pretend he was in great pain, and finally, he even started rolling on the ground. "Cobra, let me chop off his head. Just now, this guy dared to grab my chest when he captured me." Suddenly, Savage started acting coquettishly to Cobra, and Cobra nodded his head. "Alright, chop quickly. After this job, maybe we can retire." Savage sashayed towards Lin Tian, and somehow, a sharp boning knife appeared in her hand, its blade emitting a ghostly cold light. "Die!" Savage thrust the knife towards Lin Tian''s neck, but Lin Tian suddenly leaped up, grabbed Savage''s wrist, and with tremendous strength, turned the knife around and plunged it into Savage''s own body. "Ah!" Savage screamed in agony, and as Lin Tian controlled her wrist, grasping the sharp knife, he stabbed violently at her until she stopped moving. "How could you be alright? Weren''t you injected with the muscle atrophy agent by Savage?" Cobra''s eyes widened in shock as he stared at Lin Tian, paying no mind even as Savage''s limp body fell to the ground. "Hmph! No matter how clever your schemes, they are useless against a formidable enemy. Now, meet your end!" Lin Tian charged at Cobra like a cheetah, but surprisingly, Cobra''s movements were quick, and he kept up a good fight with Lin Tian. His strength was almost as great as Savage''s, and his agility was even better than that of a monkey. Cobra truly deserved to be the leader, having such strong abilities. "Lin Tian, I was only hired to kill you. There''s no point in us fighting to the death, how about we strike a deal?" Cobra, while parrying Lin Tian''s assaults, began to negotiate with him. "What''s there to negotiate with you?" "Of course, I do. I know where Li Guan is and I even know his plans for the next few steps. Now that my mission has failed and all my men have been killed by you, I guess I''m not going to have an easy time in the assassin world anymore. So, how about I join forces with you to take down Li Guan?" Lin Tian had never expected that after the failure of his mission, Cobra would choose to team up with his target to take on the employer. This really piqued his interest. It would be easy for him to kill Li Guan, but the problem lay in dealing with the aftermath. However, if Cobra did it, it would be much simpler. "How can I trust you?" "By the fact that I now know you want to kill Li Guan." This guy was indeed good at calculating. Lin Tian thought about it and felt that this was not a bad idea. "Alright then, I count to three, and we both back off at the same time." Lin Tian suggested, and Cobra gave a small nod. The two of them counted to three together, and Lin Tian took a step back. But instead of backing off, Cobra lunged at him with a dagger, and with his other hand, he swiftly threw a gleaming Flying Dagger straight at Lin Tian''s forehead. "You dare to play me?" "Only blame yourself for being too naive. It''s a pity that I still can''t hurt you this way. It seems I have to bite the dust in your hands today. But I won''t give you the chance to kill me." As the fight intensified, Cobra started to struggle. "Heh heh heh, today you have no choice, and you won''t be able to run away." Recalling how he was just played by Cobra, Lin Tian felt extremely annoyed. With increased force, Lin Tian struck a palm blow to Cobra''s chest. Spouting a mouthful of blood, Cobra staggered back to the wall. "Hahaha, I told you I wouldn''t let you kill me. Only I can kill myself." With a loud shout, Cobra suddenly stabbed the sharp knife into his chest, and blood splattered out. He really was a madman, choosing suicide to deny Lin Tian the chance to kill him. Once Lin Tian confirmed that both Cobra and the others were dead, he vanished into the night. The assassins were all dead, but the mastermind was still at large. Inside a luxurious villa, Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin were having a great time. "Damn, these two chicks are seriously hot. Zhang Wenbin, you did a good job with this one." The two of them were evidently still playing with twin sisters. Although their hands were in casts, it didn''t stop them from having their fun. The two men lay side by side on the bed, with the twin beauties writhing on top of them, like valiant female knights. "Li Shao, is that Lin Tian definitely dead by now?" "Judging by the time, there should be news soon. Let''s enjoy ourselves all night and wait for the good news. I want to be the first to receive the good news from the Devil Mercenary Corps." After Li Guan was sure that the Devil Mercenary Corps had made their move, he and Zhang Wenbin were discharged from the hospital. However, they didn''t dare to wander around and hid in the villa, playing crazy with the twins every day. "Hahaha, that Lin Tian, daring to offend Li Shao is simply courting death. Now his body will rot in the wilderness, and then we can take over his woman." Talking about Lin Tian''s woman, Zhang Wenbin couldn''t help but fantasize a bit more. She was no less exceptional than the twins, and importantly, it would give them a sense of conquest. The twins were great in all respects, but they didn''t offer that same feeling of conquest. "Even if you were dead, I wouldn''t take your women." Suddenly, a cold voice rang out from the darkness, and a figure walked out from the shadows. When Lin Tian''s figure emerged from the dark, both Zhang Wenbin and Li Guan instantly felt an inexplicable sense of fear. "Lin Tian, how are you not dead!" "Heh heh heh, how could I die before dealing with you?" Lin Tian sneered and reached out to grab Li Guan''s neck. "Who gave you the courage to send someone after me? I spared you last time, and you still haven''t learned your lesson. Since that''s the case, I think your head''s no longer of any use. I''ll collect my harvest." Li Guan was paralyzed the moment Lin Tian grabbed his neck, and as the pressure in Lin Tian''s hand slowly increased, a vague fear arose in his heart. "Don''t kill me, please..." Li Guan begged for mercy again, but this time, Lin Tian had no intention of letting him go. "Lin Tian, you can''t kill Li Shao. Otherwise, if you offend the Li Family of Capital City, you''re finished." Zhang Wenbin tried to help, but Lin Tian slapped him across the face, causing Zhang Wenbin''s head to spin three times before he collapsed to the ground, silent. "You two fools, I was kind enough to let you go once. Since you''re both so unappreciative, I''ll grant your wish, go to hell!" Chapter 336 - 308: He Qianqian is in Trouble Wu''an City police had been extremely busy these past few days, as there was an incident involving Wu''an University students who went out on a trip, requiring a large deployment of armed police. Despite dispatching a large number of officers, by the time they reached Dogtail Mountain, the only work left for the police was to help collect bodies. Most of the assassins had been killed by Lin Tian, and the students were severely injured, with several still in comas. The bodies of three assassins killed by Lin Tian were also found. Chen Yixuan had visited the scene and, after asking about the situation, speculated that it might have been Lin Tian who killed the assassins. Just as the police had returned the students to the university, they received a tip that another murder had occurred near Wu''an University. This time, a man and a woman had died, and it was easy to find their information. They were also from the Demon Mercenary Group. The Wu''an City police department quickly released the news of the Demon Mercenary Group''s entry into the country. In Huaxia, all mercenary forces are strictly forbidden from entering. This stirred up a hornet''s nest, and higher-ups immediately dispatched agents to thoroughly investigate the matter. Before anyone arrived, the police station received a suicide note. Li Guan of the Li Family and Zhang Wenbin of the Zhang Family confessed that they had hired the Demon Mercenary Group, intending only to kill Lin Tian, but they unintentionally involved innocent students, so they chose to commit suicide as an apology. Lin Tian''s move was very clever; he killed people from both the Zhang and Li Families and made it so that neither family dared to speak out. After all, the affair involving the Demon Mercenary Group was taken very seriously by the higher-ups. Although hiring mercenaries for murders is commonplace among large families, it becomes a serious issue once it reaches the public eye and evidence is found. As Lin Tian had predicted, neither family dared to investigate whether Li Guan''s and Zhang Wenbin''s deaths were suicides. They silently swallowed this bitter pill, but of course, they were definitely not going to let Lin Tian off the hook. Anyone with a bit of sense knew that this was Lin Tian''s doing. But nobody dared to come forward and say it was Lin Tian. Not only would that offend Lin Tian, but it would also offend both the Zhang and Li Families. In essence, no one dared to move against Lin Tian openly at this critical moment. "Lin Tian, come out. I need to talk to you." Chen Yixuan had called Lin Tian''s number, furious, believing that what Lin Tian did was a complete mistrust of the police and of her. Lin Tian originally had no intention of bothering with Chen Yixuan, but since the incident, Wu''an University had tightened its security, particularly watching over each dorm closely, especially the girls'' dormitory. This situation troubled Lin Tian, as he found no opportunity to sleep with Bu Mengting. With Chen Yixuan calling, he thought it over and decided to meet with her, to flirt with the beautiful police officer. The two arranged to meet in a caf, opting for a private room. As a police officer, Chen Yixuan did not want others to see her having coffee with a university student. "Lin Tian, have you become addicted to killing? Those assassins you killed, I can overlook, but why did you go after those two degenerates from the Li Family and Zhang Family?" Chen Yixuan was not advocating for those two; she was concerned about Lin Tian. She felt Lin Tian didn''t need to ruin his life over two degenerates. Lin Tian, however, did not appreciate Chen Yixuan''s kindness. He felt that since Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin had dared hire assassins to kill him, he had every right to kill those two. Lin Tian had been extremely angry before and had restrained himself twice. Eventually, he realized that he couldn''t bear with such people. "You should know the grudges I have with those two. Last time, I broke both of their hands, but what then? These guys only got worse. If I don''t kill them, should I let them continue to harm others?" "I know, but they should have been dealt with by us, the police," Chen Yixuan said earnestly. "Left to the police? Tell me, to whom? To you? Can you guarantee they won''t be released the day after they''re jailed? Can Director Zhong guarantee that? I don''t trust any police officer with this," Lin Tian said openly. Those two had complicated identities and profound backgrounds. Even Director Zhong might not dare to arrest them. "But you shouldn''t take matters into your own hands. Are those two degenerates worth it?" After mulling it over for a while and unable to fault Lin Tian''s words, Chen Yixuan finally spoke her mind. "They are just two scoundrels. You are different; you still have a bright future ahead of you." "If everyone is careful about their own feathers, then who will deal with these people? Are we waiting for fate to take its course?" Lin Tian suddenly raised his voice, and Chen Yixuan stared at him, speechless. "Then, you, be careful. Those two families certainly won''t let this go easily, and I, I might not be able to help much." Lin Tian of course knew that Chen Yixuan was just a junior police officer, facing two powerful families who might not even listen to Director Zhong. "Who says you can''t help? Actually, you can be of a lot of help." "Really? What do you want me to do?" Chen Yixuan really wanted to help Lin Tian, her decision to become a police officer was driven by her sense of justice. However, upon actually becoming one, she realized everything was not as she had thought. "Well, you know, I might soon face retaliation from the two major families. Perhaps tomorrow, I''ll be lying dead in the streets. So, shouldn''t you take care of that thing you promised me before?" Lin Tian stared at the fullness of Chen Yixuan''s chest, and chuckled slyly. Today, Chen Yixuan met Lin Tian and didn''t wear her police uniform, just a white T-shirt and matching hot shorts. The already stunning Chen Yixuan put on this combination, which was simply too tempting for words. "You, you really are something. One second I thought you were a hero, and the next you reveal your true colors. I have something else to handle, I''m leaving first." Chen Yixuan paid her bill and ran off in a panic, while Lin Tian stared at Chen Yixuan''s long white legs, feeling his temperature rise. This beautiful policewoman hadn''t shown a preference for wearing hot shorts and T-shirts before; her clothes used to cover everything. Why had she decided to wear these two pieces today? It was incredibly enticing. After Chen Yixuan had left, Lin Tian, having nothing better to do, thought about going to find Shen Mengyi. Shen Mengyi was not staying on campus; she had been in a terrible mood these past few days. She had organized this event herself, but it turned into a disaster. Nine students were killed, leaving Shen Mengyi feeling extremely guilty. Upon returning, she immediately resigned her presidency of the Broadcasting Club. Even though no one blamed her, she blamed herself. Suddenly, the phone rang. "Hello, what''s Mengyi doing?" "Nothing much, just spacing out at home." "Spacing out? Why not come out, and I''ll walk around with you." "I don''t feel like going out. Every time I step outside, I think of those injured students." "What does their injury have to do with you?" Lin Tian was somewhat puzzled. "How does it not concern me? If it weren''t for the outdoor activity I organized, all this wouldn''t have happened. Also, you told me to lead the students away, but I stubbornly insisted that everyone stay to search for Huang Lisheng." So, this was what was causing Shen Mengyi to feel guilty. At the time, Lin Tian had indeed suggested that she evacuate the students first. But Shen Mengyi felt she couldn''t abandon her peers and instead organized a search and rescue team, resulting in many students getting severely injured. She believed it was her poor leadership that caused so many students to be killed. "This has nothing to do with you. Let me tell you the truth; those assassins were after me. If there''s any connection, it''s with me. Even if you hadn''t organized the students to search for Huang Lisheng, those assassins would have found another way." Lin Tian explained for a long time, but Shen Mengyi still wouldn''t listen, stubbornly believing she was the cause of everyone getting hurt. Oh, this woman was stubborn. Lin Tian was extremely frustrated, and despite all his efforts, Shen Mengyi remained unmoved. In the end, she even hung up on Lin Tian, saying she needed to think things over. What is there to think about, it''s clearly Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin''s fault. Lin Tian was furious, wishing he could drag Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin back from the Underworld and kill them again. That evening, Lin Tian, as usual, called Bu Mengting, and after some casual chatting, Bu Mengting suddenly suggested that Lin Tian should find time to see He Qianqian. Usually, He Qianqian would not let Lin Tian visit her at school. She''s a teacher, and Lin Tian was her former student. Being seen by others might not leave a good impression. "Why would you think of asking me to see Qianqian, my wife? She doesn''t even want me coming to see her." "Just sneak in and see her." "Why should I sneak in to see her?" If Lin Tian went to see He Qianqian, it wouldn''t be without rekindling some of their affection. Sneaking around just isn''t Lin Tian''s style. Bu Mengting paused, then finally spoke. "Actually, it''s because Sister Qianqian told me that there''s a man who has been aggressively pursuing her lately. In the past, this sort of thing has happened, and Sister Qianqian always handled it well. But this time, this man seems to have a complicated background and is quite menacing. Sister Qianqian is a bit scared." What, someone dares to harass my wife Qianqian? Lin Tian''s head heated up, and his fists clenched. "Then why didn''t Qianqian just tell me directly?" "You don''t know Sister Qianqian; didn''t she tell you she didn''t want you going to school? If she breaks the rule this time, you won''t listen to her in the future. But she probably feels very threatened this time, so she purposely told me, letting me mention it to you." He Qianqian, being older, always thinks a step ahead of Bu Mengting. "I got it. I''ll go check it out tomorrow and see who dares to compete with me, Lin Tian, for a man." The next day, Lin Tian took the day off, skipped classes, and went straight to his former high school. He Qianqian was still teaching there. Lin Tian sat in a small shop opposite the school. The shop had a few pool tables; he used to play pool there when he was bored. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Today, there were also a few people playing. Lin Tian just watched them play................................ Chapter 337 - 309 Disbanding the Army "Wanna play a round, buddy?" A guy with a buzz cut approached Lin Tian, who was idle, looking to pair up for a game. "I''m not that good, just watching is fine." "You guys are always posing. Twenty bucks a round, are you in or not?" As soon as Lin Tian heard this, he knew he had encountered a gambler. At the pool hall, it''s common for solo players who can''t find a partner to look for an opponent to play a game with them. Some people play for the table fee, losing means paying up just a few bucks. Others play big, betting ten or twenty a game. They''re mostly local thugs, the kind without a decent job. "I came here to meet someone today," Lin Tian wasn''t really in the mood to play; he wasn''t feeling too well either. "Come on, if you''re not playing, then don''t sit here. This is a pool hall, why would you come here if you''re not going to play?" Lin Tian still didn''t agree, so the buzz cut guy pulled out a pack of cigarettes and gestured to the stand owner. The owner came over, and the buzz cut guy handed him a cigarette. Then he said to the owner. "Look at this guy sitting here not playing pool; I think this kid has bad intentions, probably here to cause trouble. How about I help you kick him out?" "Brother Niu, why bother with such small fry? I can handle it," said the owner, who had just accepted a cigarette from Brother Niu and naturally sided with him. "Hey, bro. If you''re not going to play, could you give up your seat?" Lin Tian was already in a bad mood, and seeing Brother Niu and the owner playing good cop, bad cop right in front of him made him feel even worse. "Let''s play then, brother. I didn''t agree to play with you earlier because twenty was just too low for me. I don''t play for anything less than a hundred. Are you game?" Lin Tian pulled out a red bill directly from his pocket. "Well I''ll be, a hundred bucks scares Brother Niu to death? Fine, let''s go for a hundred." Brother Niu also took out his wallet and slammed it on the table, thick with what appeared to be a couple thousand bucks. When word got out that someone was playing for a hundred, the entire pool hall buzzed with excitement. It''s not always high-skill matches that draw crowds; sometimes, the audience comes for the excitement. The pool hall often featured games with numbered balls on smaller tables. Usually, it''s just two players hitting balls of different sizes, finishing off with the black eight-ball, and sinking the eight-ball would mean victory. The owner set the balls, and the two began their game. "Go ahead, bro, I''ll let you start first," Brother Niu, who hadn''t finished his smoke, generously let Lin Tian take the first shot. "You said it, don''t regret it later," Lin Tian said without hesitation, found himself a straight cue stick, wiped the tip, and placed the white ball on the left side. That was his old habit, believing starting from the left side would bring good luck. Lin Tian''s skills in pool had always been decent. Now, with the Ox Power Technique enhancing his abilities, he believed he was no less skilled than a world champion in pool. He gripped the cue stick, the Ox Power Technique flowing through the entire stick, making it seem like an extension of his arm. Suddenly, he moved his arm and broke. "Thud!" The white ball blasted towards the numbered balls like a bomb. Lin Tian''s shot was exceptionally powerful. Breaking from the left, Lin Tian had a spot that guaranteed at least two balls would sink. Even before, his success rate was 80%, and now with the Ox Power Technique, he figured it was a sure thing. Indeed, he didn''t disappoint himself C the balls scattered, and three went in straight away. Numbers 15, 11, and 3. According to the rules, Lin Tian could choose between solids and stripes. He evaluated the situation on the table and chose solids. The 15 and 11 balls were placed back on their spots. Choosing solids was strategic because Lin Tian noticed that the solid balls were either near the pockets or in easy-to-hit spots. His pool skills were good, particularly his aim. His main issue was getting the cue ball to the desired position after each shot, a challenge due to not grasping the right way to apply force. Now, with the Ox Power Technique, he no longer had to worry about applying force. The cue ball went exactly where he wanted it to. "Bang! Bang! Bang..." After a series of sounds, all the solid balls had been dispatched into the pockets by Lin Tian, leaving the black eight-ball at the lip of the pocket. "Brother Niu, thanks for the game!" Lin Tian called out to the already stunned Brother Niu, then gently pushed, and the eight-ball dropped into the pocket. Everyone around was dumbfounded C they were used to seeing snooker on TV, where international masters occasionally managed a break and run. But in real life, seeing someone pot three or four balls in succession was already the hallmark of a pro. And here was Lin Tian clearing the table in one go C a feat not even international masters could guarantee. "Looks like you lost, Brother Niu." "Uh, ah, okay. Here, this is your hundred bucks." Brother Niu was also stunned. Lin Tian had expected him to cheat or call for backup. Instead, Brother Niu quickly handed over a hundred bucks and even volunteered to play another round. That made Lin Tian feel a bit awkward now. After witnessing Lin Tian''s skill, why would Brother Niu go again? It''s like giving money away, isn''t it? He didn''t say anything; maybe Brother Niu was really good, too? ``` Brother Ox took his shot, but luck wasn''t on his side, not a single ball went in. Lin Tian didn''t give Brother Ox a chance, sinking a striped ball first, choosing his own score, and then finishing the game in one more stroke. "Impressive, very impressive!" Brother Ox took out another hundred yuan and handed it to Lin Tian. "Bro, I really didn''t recognize a great man when I saw one just now. What''s your name? I''m called A Niu, I''ve got some local fame around here. Everyone calls me Brother Ox." "I''m Lin Tian, I used to go to school around here." Seeing that A Niu was in a good mood, Lin Tian chatted with him a bit more. Noticing that Lin Tian seemed easy to talk to, A Niu asked him for a favor. "What kind of favor do you need?" "Help me play in a long-table pool competition. To be frank, I, A Niu, am something of a name on this street." A Niu raised his own thumb and then looked somewhat dejected. "But last month, a bunch of tough guys showed up. Knowing I love playing pool, they set me up for a game. I ended up losing control of the street next door to them." Once I realized something was off, I stopped playing with them. But a loss is a loss; I conceded that street. Only to find out that these guys, not content with just that street, keep scheming to take over my territory here. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Through another pool game?" "Right." "I''m not free today." Lin Tian was here today for He Qianqian''s sake; he didn''t have time to help someone he just met to play pool. "No worries, we haven''t set a date for the match yet. To be honest, I don''t really want to play pool with them. This is my last stand, and if they want it, I''m going to make them pay a high price." "Alright then, we''ll get in touch when I''m available." Lin Tian thought that after he dealt with He Qianqian''s matter, he might be able to help A Niu out. Most importantly, if he got on good terms with A Niu, then He Qianqian would have someone to look after her in the future. After leaving his number with A Niu, Lin Tian left. School had let out, and Lin Tian also spotted He Qianqian. But he didn''t rush over, just watching her from afar. He Qianqian seemed to be in a bad mood, looking around fearfully every so often as she walked. Then Lin Tian saw two people following closely behind He Qianqian, quite brazenly shadowing her every move. Lin Tian followed them as well. He Qianqian planned to have lunch; the cafeteria was too crowded, so she usually dined at a nearby small restaurant. However, today, she clearly felt she was being followed and wanted to turn back, but seeing the two burly men behind her, she didn''t dare to retreat. Feeling hesitant and uneasy, she arrived at a restaurant. "Teacher He, we meet again!" Just as He Qianqian ordered a bowl of noodles, a man sat down opposite her. This man wore flashy, multicolored clothes and big shorts. With slightly dark skin and three scars on his face, he looked like a thug. "I''m sorry, I don''t want to see you, and I have a boyfriend now." Seeing this man, He Qianqian''s face turned pale. "Hehehe, you have a man now? Where is your man? I haven''t seen him around," said Jie Jun arrogantly, scanning the surroundings. Anyone who made eye contact with him instinctively stepped back. He Qianqian felt a bitter frustration. She had encountered Jie Jun while shopping one day. At that time, Jie Jun harassed her for her phone number and address. He Qianqian rejected him outright and did not continue shopping; instead, she ran straight back to school. Now with Lin Tian not by her side, she felt a bit panicked. "Her man is right here!" Suddenly, a voice rang out; Lin Tian sat down beside He Qianqian, wrapping his arm around her slim waist. He Qianqian was startled, wondering when a man had appeared beside her. Upon a closer look, to her surprise and warmth of heart, it was the very person she had longed for. She immediately threw herself onto Lin Tian. At that moment, she didn''t care what others might think or say; she just wanted to be a damsel in distress, leaning on Lin Tian forever. "Where the hell did you pop up from, kid?" Jie Jun was still exuding his threatening aura, and when he turned his head, he was shocked to find the woman he fancied in another man''s embrace. Moreover, this man looked rather youthful, probably not even twenty. "Where the hell did you pop up from?" Lin Tian stared coldly at Jie Jun, returning the same question to him without altering a word. "Hahaha, interesting. I''m Jie Jun, and it''s been many years since I''ve met someone who dares to be so cocky in front of me. Tell me, do you want to leave here without your arms today, or without your legs?" Jie Jun grabbed a dagger from his bag, its blade shining coldly and clearly very sharp. The bystanders, seeing this, couldn''t help but retreat a few steps. The owner, who was about to step in and mediate, turned around and hustled back into the kitchen. "Brother, I''m a bit greedy. I''d like to keep both my arms and my legs, really." ``` Chapter 338 - 310 Cooperation "You''re f*cking asking for it!" The moment he spoke, Jie Jun was enraged. In his heart, he had long considered He Qianqian his woman. He violently slammed his foot onto the table and thrust the dagger in his hand straight towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian had already been furious these past few days due to the issues with the Devil Mercenary Group. The murder of Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin had only intensified his killing aura. Before the dagger could reach him, Lin Tian kicked out quickly, sending Jie Jun flying backward with preemptive force. Jie Jun never expected Lin Tian to be so fierce, and taken off guard, his dagger flew out of his grasp. Lin Tian caught the dagger midair and followed Jie Jun like a shadow. As soon as Jie Jun hit the ground, Lin Tian thrust the dagger into his arm. "This arm''s too fragile, it''s no use to me. Let''s see how this leg holds up!" With that, another stab of the dagger landed on Jie Jun''s thigh. Jie Jun was tough, having been stabbed in both the arm and thigh by Lin Tian, yet he didn''t utter a sound, just clenched his teeth and glared at Lin Tian. "Brother, not bad at all. But you''ve wounded me today. Your woman''s going to be in danger in this area." "What you''re saying is, I should take your life as well." "Heh heh heh, ruthless. I like it. We''re both men, let''s skip the nonsense. I wasn''t prepared today. How about this? In three days, I''ll set a place. We''ll settle this matter, okay?" Jie Jun didn''t even glance at his wounded arm and leg, but his defiant spirit indeed made an impression on Lin Tian. Killing Jie Jun would be as easy as turning his hand, but there was the fear that Jie Jun had subordinates who might target He Qianqian if they got the chance. "Fine, you set the place in three days." The two exchanged phone numbers, and Jie Jun limped away. Even as he bled with every step, he remained utterly silent. "Lin Tian, why have you become so violent?" He Qianqian hadn''t been able to react when Lin Tian made his move. By the time she realized what was happening, Jie Jun had already been stabbed twice by Lin Tian. "What, you think issues like this can be settled peacefully? If I don''t show him who''s boss, will you ever feel safe being a teacher?" Lin Tian was unconcerned, the incidents involving Li Guan and Zhang Wenbin had deeply affected him. He felt you couldn''t show mercy to such people. "Why be so fierce?" He Qianqian didn''t understand why Lin Tian was being so harsh today. She had been stressed enough by Jie Jun these past few days, and now Lin Tian was speaking harshly to her as well. "I wasn''t being fierce, I was just trying to reason with you. You''ve seen what Jie Jun is like. I stabbed him twice, and he didn''t even frown. He''s capable of anything." "You''re right, okay? I was wrong. I''m leaving." Lin Tian was so wrapped up in himself he forgot a cardinal rule: never try to reason with a woman. Seeing that Lin Tian wasn''t listening to her, He Qianqian stopped talking and turned to leave. Lin Tian quickly followed after her. Without He Qianqian, he''d be sleeping alone tonight. "Qianqian, my dear wife, why are you upset? Don''t go." Instead of stopping when she heard him, He Qianqian walked even faster. Lin Tian hurriedly chased after her and embraced He Qianqian. "What are you doing? Who do you think you are? Stop messing around." He Qianqian pushed Lin Tian away, pretending not to recognize him. "Naughty boy, that''s enough. There are too many people around." Lin Tian, of course, got the message and carried He Qianqian straight into a hotel to check in. On the outskirts of Wu''an, there was a sprawling estate. Underground at the estate, a unique duel was taking place. Nobody knew that beneath the estate there was such an expansive space, resembling a boxing arena. Spectators filled the seats on all sides, and the central area, surrounded by wire mesh, was where two individuals were fighting. Both fighters were brutally aggressive, their faces fierce. Soon, one of them, having received several heavy blows, started falling behind. The other seized the opportunity to chase his advantage. The losing fighter, now with virtually no chance, began scrambling around, but he couldn''t escapethe wire mesh was all around him. Eventually, he was beaten to death by his opponent. "Nice!" "Awesome!" A roar of applause like a tsunami came from the surrounding crowd. This was the underground fighting ring, where every fight was a battle to the death. However, most people weren''t there to watch the fights; they were there to gamble on the outcomes. Most believed that only in a fight to the death could the truth emerge, minimizing the chance of cheating. The winners celebrated jubilantly, chanting the name of the victor. Jie Jun sat in a room with a glum expression. "Brother Jun, who did this? Just tell the brothers, we''ll go and smash him into pieces." A chubby man in a black T-shirt sat next to Jie Jun. "No need, this is my own business. It''s a matter between men. Did you get the person I asked you to buy from the Siberian Training Camp?" "Brother Jun, Black Wolf''s price is too high. How about we switch to someone else?" the chubby man said, his face changing, obviously troubled. "You must get me Black Wolf, and he has to be in Wu''an within three days," Jie Jun said in a low voice. Upon hearing this, the chubby man immediately nodded. "Yes, Brother Jun. I will definitely take care of it." "Also, make an announcement that someone wants to challenge Black Wolf. Charge a higher price for the tickets. Also, prepare a hundred guns for me, and a hundred men. Get it done within three days as well." "Yes, Brother Jun." After arranging everything, the chubby man left. A woman in a white coat pushed the door and entered. "Brother Jun, your wound shouldn''t undergo strenuous exercise." "Shouldn''t, means it still can be done. Cut the crap and come over here." "Lin Tian, you''re really going?" On the street, Lin Tian was out shopping with He Qianqian. He had just received a call from Jie Jun, asking him to meet the next day. He Qianqian was worried Jie Jun might have some scheme up his sleeve and expressed her concerns to Lin Tian with apprehension. "Of course I''m going. How can I be at ease leaving you here as a teacher if I don''t deal with this guy?" "I always feel that there''s more to Jie Jun. Previously, a teacher at our school, after confronting Jie Jun for pestering me, ended up in the hospital the next day with broken legs. After being discharged, he moved away. I''ve heard that Jie Jun has extensive influence." "So what if he has great influence? If someone dares to trouble Lin Tian''s woman, I must teach him a lesson." Lin Tian had a plan in mind to put an end to Jie Jun and his cronies for good. He had already been in touch with Chen Yixuan a couple of days ago. This Jie Jun had a file in the police station. It seemed he was an important figure in an underground force. The police had been letting it slide, not taking action in hopes of drawing out the person behind the scenes. However, the outcome wasn''t very good, and recently they had also intended to take down Jie Jun. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was the perfect time for Lin Tian, who sought out Chen Yixuan, and they hit it off right away. Lin Tian transformed overnight into an informant for the police force. Chen Yixuan even gave Lin Tian a mission. To find the Bai Family''s missing daughter, who was kidnapped by this underground force. The Bai Family was another major dynasty in Capital City, and their daughter had been kidnapped by this group. That''s what made the police decide to move against Jie Jun. After comforting He Qianqian, Lin Tian secretly met with Chen Yixuan. "Lin Tian, Jie Jun has already started taking action. He''s mobilized a lot of his underlings. I estimate he''s already prepared a trap for you." "Don''t worry. With Jie Jun alone, he won''t stand a chance to harm me," Lin Tian said with confidence. Chen Yixuan also had a certain level of faith in Lin Tian. This time she sought him out, actually to get Lin Tian to try his best to find Ms. Bai. Chen Yixuan handed a photo to Lin Tian. Taking it, he glanced at it and noticed that this heiress of the Bai Family was indeed very beautiful. "If I see her, I''ll definitely be able to get her out." "It''s not about seeing her, you have to go look for her. Lin Tian, you may not realize the importance of this matter. We''ve been watching Jie Jun for a long time. We suspect he''s connected to a certain criminal gang. If it wasn''t for the Bai Family getting involved this time, we would''ve waited a bit longer before making a move on him." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian knew that Chen Yixuan was probably just passing on a message. He couldn''t understand these upper echelons, who were willing to tolerate the criminals right in front of them for the sake of catching the ones behind the scenes. "You people, failing to remove evil when it''s in your grasp, I just don''t get how you think." "I didn''t understand it before either, but now I get it a little. People like Jie Jun, you kill ten of them and twenty more will pop up. Only by finding the people behind them can this issue be truly resolved." Chen Yixuan''s words gave Lin Tian some insight, but he didn''t need to rack his brain over these issues. "Alright, but this time around, my main goal is to take care of Jie Jun. As for Bai Xiaoluo, if I see her, I''ll bring her out. If I don''t, there''s nothing I can do." "Lin Tian, why can''t you understand? You''ve already offended the Li Family, and here''s such a good opportunity. Why don''t you grasp it?" Chen Yixuan gave Lin Tian a stern look, which he found a little confusing. How was this matter related to the Li Family again? "What opportunity?" "The Bai Family''s strength is nearly equal to the Li Family''s. If you establish a connection with the Bai Family this time, the Li Family will have to think twice before making a move on you." After Chen Yixuan finished explaining, Lin Tian realized she meant for him to save Bai Xiaoluo and then establish good relations with the Bai Family. This was indeed a good idea; those powerful dynasties were deeply rooted and would probably not act personally against Lin Tian. "Well then, I''ll do my best to look for her. But I can''t guarantee I''ll find her, as my main objective is still to deal with Jie Jun." Chen Yixuan was satisfied with Lin Tian''s reply. Clearly, he had taken the matter to heart. Chapter 339 - 311: Black Wolf "Brother Jun, Black Wolf has arrived!" In a private room on the second floor of the underground fighting ring, Jie Jun was relishing the services of a woman dressed in a school uniform. Bandages were wrapped around his arms and thighs, with small patches of crimson oozing from the wounds. He appeared as if he wasn''t injured at all. "Bring him up!" Soon, escorted by several men, a black man with both hands and feet shackled in handcuffs and chains was brought in. The black man was muscular yet not fat, with long limbs. Currently, he only wore shorts, his body bare. A large wolf head tattoo adorned his chest. "Honorable Mr. Jie, this is the latest product from our Siberian Training Camp. His name is Black Wolf. He once killed a pack of wolves including the alpha with his bare hands. However, he has a bit of a temper and often does some undesirable things," said the middleman from the Siberian Training Camp, a short and chubby four-eyed guy, apparently a liaison of some sort. "Looks like you''ve got him under some kind of control? What use is a wolf if it''s controlled? I want a wolf that can eat human flesh, a wolf that can kill!" Jie Jun was pleased with Black Wolf, but his face fell the moment he saw the handcuffs and chains. The four-eyed fat man''s chubby face exhibited an unnatural expression upon hearing this. "Mr. Jie, in fact, these handcuffs and chains cannot restrain Black Wolf. It''s the drugs we use to control him; otherwise, no one could control the Black Wolf," the liaison assured. "Oh? I want to see if what you''re saying is true," Jie Jun signaled, and his men brandished their weapons. The four-eyed fat man nervously adjusted his glasses and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. In contrast, Black Wolf seemed utterly unconcerned with the guns pointed at him. "Since Mr. Jie wants to see for himself, then I''ll let you witness it. Black Wolf! Get rid of your ''decorations''." At the fat man''s command, Black Wolf let out a howl, and the handcuffs and chains were all shatteredindeed, the liaison hadn''t lied. Nothing on Black Wolf''s body could limit his movement; it was the drugs that truly held him. Clap, clap, clap! Jie Jun clapped his hands three times, then said. "Good, good, good! This is the Black Wolf I wanted. But still not enough. I want a desperate Black Wolf. I want to buy Mr. Black Wolf''s freedom." Black Wolf''s presence was merely to fight a few matches for Jie Jun; he was fundamentally still property of the Siberian Training Camp. When the fat man heard Jie Jun''s words, a smile appeared on his face. They trained ferocious men like Black Wolf for what purpose? Wasn''t it to sell them for money? "Mr. Black Wolf''s freedom does not come cheap," he said. "No matter the price, I''ll take it. Black Wolf, listen up. You only have one enemy in tomorrow''s fight. If you can kill that man in the ring, I''ll buy your freedom. Understand, real freedom!" The ferocious men trained by the Siberian Training Camp actually had viruses implanted by the camp, and without the camp''s antidote, they dared not rebel. Every person who left the Siberian Training Camp craved freedom, and Black Wolf was no exception. "Hehe, Mr. Jie, I really like you. If I regain my freedom, I can even become your subordinate," Black Wolf mentioned. Watching Black Wolf''s towering physique, Jie Jun''s face was cold and sinister. Lin Tian! This time I''m going to make sure you have no place to be buried. His followers who had been tailing reported the situation to Lin Tian. After leaving, Lin Tian went to book a room with He Qianqian. The woman he coveted had slept with Lin Tian, fueling Jie Jun''s hatred for Lin Tian, and he had no intention of sparing He Qianqian either. After dealing with Lin Tian, Jie Jun planned to have He Qianqian captured and trained into a female slave, just like the woman currently dressed as a student before him. "Master! Any orders?" The woman called out softly, then kneeled submissively at Jie Jun''s side. "You''re not needed anymore, you may leave." After sending the woman away, Jie Jun also sent the others out. He slapped his hand on a painting hanging in the room, and suddenly a crack opened in the wall. Although this place was the second floor of the underground fighting ring, the entire ring was actually subterranean, including the so-called second floor. Jie Jun crawled through the opening. In the dimly lit tunnel, a girl in a white dress was tied up. An old man in a white coat was bustling in front of some equipment. Despite sweating profusely, the old man moved agilely, yet his eyes shone with intense excitement. "Dr. Marven, have your research yielded any results?" Xie Jun was a fearsome underground fighting ring owner on the outside, but here, he regarded the old man with grey hair and beard with exceptional respect. Dr. Marven did not pause for a moment, still engrossed in his experiment. "Dear Xie, this matter is not something you should concern yourself with." "Dr. Marven, I wouldn''t want to bother you either, but I must remind you. In fact, I was exposed long ago; you all greatly underestimated Huaxia''s police. They haven''t taken action only because they want to gather more clues. This time, having captured the Bai family''s heiress, they''re likely to move against me." If Chen Yixuan were here, she would have had her eyes wide open in shockXie Jun had actually known about his exposure all this time. "Indeed, you''ve been exposed, but it doesn''t matter. If my experiment succeeds, the Bai family will have one of our people." Xie Jun had a slight understanding of Dr. Marven''s research; his female slave was actually one of Dr. Marven''s incomplete products. But these incomplete products had significant flaws, becoming unstable once they were far from their master or controller. This time, Dr. Marven claimed to have completely developed a new drug that could not only preserve the target''s consciousness but also make them completely obedient. This drug, referred to as the slave seed by the organization, would turn a person into a slave once planted in the brain of anyone needing control. Bai Xiaoluo was the first test subject. At this moment, Dr. Marven''s experiment evidently had not yet succeeded. "Dr. Marven, I expect the police may take action tomorrow. We don''t have much time left." "How could it be so soon?" Dr. Marven halted abruptly, the given time seemingly insufficient. "I''ve been delaying as much as I can, but the identity of the Bai family''s heiress is no small matter. These cops will certainly be desperate," Xie Jun explained. "It appears I must accelerate the pace. But even so, there''s no way to complete the experiment in this time frame. Tell you what, I will plant the slave seed tomorrow." Although the experiment wasn''t fully successful, with time running short, Dr. Marven decided to proceed with a live experiment. "Dr. Marven, regardless of the outcome, I hope you can retreat in time. Tomorrow, I will arrange a show for the cops to delay them as long as possible." "Dear Xie, thank you for your assistance. But I''m afraid I can''t just retreat like that. If I plant the slave seed tomorrow, I must wait until the girl wakes up," Dr. Marven said, looking troubled. "Why is that?" "What?" As soon as Dr. Marven spoke, Xie Jun couldn''t help exclaiming in surprise. What would happen if he became Bai Xiaoluo''s master? Becoming the Bai family''s son-in-law seemed unrealistic, but the thought of the Bai family''s heiress kneeling before him, calling him master with demure eyes, felt exhilarating. "So I must stay here." "But Dr. Marven, that''s too dangerous." "I know, but there''s no better solution. If there truly isn''t enough time, I will entrust you with the task." Dr. Marven evidently wanted to observe his creation himself, but if time proved truly insufficient, he couldn''t stay on. Xie Jun was just a small player; Dr. Marven was not. "Dr. Marven, if the delay is too long, I''m afraid I won''t be able to escape either." "Don''t worry. If it comes down to that, I''m confident Miss Bai will find a way to protect you." Dr. Marven showed a hint of a smile, and Xie Jun thought the same. If it came to that point, being Miss Bai''s master, he would surely be able to save himself in many ways. "Lin Tian, do you think I should continue being a teacher?" These past few days, He Qianqian''s spirits had gradually lifted with Lin Tian''s company. However, after this incident, He Qianqian was clearly affected. Lin Tian was taken aback. "Why would you think that? Isn''t your dream to be a teacher?" "Yes, but this time, because of Xie Jun, you had to protect me. Now many people at school have seen. They''re spreading rumors that I''m having an improper affair with my student." This was the reason why He Qianqian rarely allowed Lin Tian to visit her before. This kind of public opinion would certainly affect He Qianqian''s teaching career. But if He Qianqian really gave up teaching, she would probably be unhappy again. "Qianqian, my dear wife, such things aren''t illegal, and besides, you''re single, and I''m not married yet. Even if people talk, what does it matter?" "But the school might..." "Don''t worry, a school won''t dismiss an excellent teacher like you." Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian suddenly embraced He Qianqian. This woman had made many sacrifices for him. He didn''t want He Qianqian to quit teaching because of him. Since He Qianqian loved teaching, she should continue to do so. Chapter 340 - 312: Life and Death Duel "Lin Tian, you really have guts, actually daring to show up," Following Jie Jun''s instructions, Lin Tian arrived at this suburban mansion. Jie Jun was surrounded by a group of men in black suits and sunglasses, all standing rigidly, clearly well-trained. "Heh, since you dared to mess with my woman, I certainly won''t let you off easily. Tell me, how do you want to play today?" Lin Tian had already agreed with Chen Yixuan that they would capture Jie Jun and his people to remove the threat once and for all. "I''ve called you here today, of course, to settle our grudges. No more nonsense. I''ve invited an expert to duel with you in my place. We''re betting our lives this time! The loser dies!" Jie Jun coldly looked at Lin Tian, his eyes as if seeing a dead man. "Fine, I''ll give you a chance. So stop the chatter and let''s start!" Lin Tian seemed to be getting impatient. But Jie Jun wasn''t in a hurry, his audience hadn''t arrived yet. As the owner of the underground Fighting Ring, he had a following of spectators who loved watching underground fights. These spectators were either rich or noble, people of status in Wu''an City. Lin Tian was strong, and Black Wolf was strong too. He wanted to wait for the audience to arrive before starting this spectacular show. Of course, the result was already predetermined, whether Lin Tian won or Black Wolf won, the one who would die in the end had to be Lin Tian. "Not in a hurry, not at all. It''s not time yet. For our bet, we should have some witnesses, right? What if someone reneges on the deal?" "What do you mean by that?" Lin Tian frowned slightly, feeling something off about Jie Jun. "Let me tell you the truth, this is an underground Fighting Ring. Soon you''ll be dueling the expert I''ve invited. It''s going to be such a thrilling match, shouldn''t we wait for more spectators before we begin?" "Jie Jun, you''re quite cunning with your calculations, wanting to use me as a cash cow? If you don''t bring out your expert in ten minutes, I''ll have to take you on as my opponent," Lin Tian said, staring coldly at Jie Jun, aware that Jie Jun was deliberately stalling for time and he wasn''t going to give him the chance. Seeing Lin Tian unwilling to cooperate, Jie Jun ground his teeth in irritation. He had been planning to drag out the time, to give Dr. Marven more of it. But Lin Tian insisted on starting the fight early, so there was no way to delay any longer. If Lin Tian lost his temper, Jie Jun wouldn''t be able to stop him. "Go call Black Wolf to get ready for the match. Lin Tian, you''re arrogant and presumptuous, but make sure you don''t just end up dead." After delivering his words, Jie Jun walked away with his men, leaving two behind to escort Lin Tian to the venue. Soon, the underground Fighting Ring was seething with excitement. What was supposed to be today''s headline fight between Black Wolf from the Siberian Training Camp and a mysterious contestant was now happening sooner than expected. With Jie Jun''s intentional hype, the match had already created a huge buzz among the audience in just three days. Especially when the wild and crude photos of Black Wolf were displayed, anyone with eyes could tell that Black Wolf was a formidable fighter, promising a spectacular match. Of course, many were also curious about the mysterious contestant. "Now entering the ring, Black Wolf from the Siberian Training Camp! He is an unbeatable warrior who has fought with his bare hands against a pack of wolves, directly killing the alpha and scattering the pack," announced an excited commentator as Black Wolf slowly made his way toward the ring from the dressing room. He walked slowly, but everyone felt a suffocating pressure emanating from him. "Black Wolf is so strong!" "My God, this Black Wolf is like a humanoid beast." "His opponent is so doomed. I''m betting everything on Black Wolf!" Reaching the center of the ring, Black Wolf didn''t speak; he just stood there silently. The door of the other dressing room opened, and a slightly slender figure slowly emerged. "Here is the mysterious contestant. I''m not very clear about his name and background, but he is extremely formidable, having defeated ten of Mr. Jie Jun''s thugs, and who claims to be the strongest man..." "Shut up! What''s with all the nonsense, I''m about to fight!" Lin Tian shouted at the commentator, leaping up onto the ring. "So you''re Black Wolf?" S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Heh heh, kid, do you really want to challenge me?" "It''s not about challenging you, it''s about killing you! Die, you black swine!" Seeing Black Wolf, Lin Tian remembered the foreign student who had harassed Bu Mengting before, thinking they were cut from the same cloth. With this, he charged straight at Black Wolf. At first, Black Wolf was somewhat scornful, but when he saw Lin Tian''s fist coming at him, he also unleashed his punch, aiming straight for Lin Tian''s fist, intending to go fist-to-fist. "Bang!" A muffled crash sounded as their fists collided. Neither Black Wolf nor Lin Tian took a step back, seemingly equal in strength. "Nice!" A wave of cheers rose from the stands; they had thought Lin Tian would be a pushover, but to their surprise, he went toe-to-toe with Black Wolf right from the start without falling short. Suddenly, the atmosphere in the stands was electrified. Taking advantage of the moment, the host exclaimed, "Alright, both warriors have begun their match. So who will emerge victorious in this battle?" Seated in a luxurious private room on the second floor, Jie Jun was holding a wine glass, swirling the rose-like red wine in it as he turned his wrist. "Hmph, Lin Tian! Today, I will definitely not let you leave here alive. You two, keep an eye on the outside and notify me immediately if anything happens." "Yes!" The two men withdrew. "You''re strong!" Black Wolf withdrew his fist, resting it on his thigh to conceal the slight trembling of his wrist. Lin Tian also withdrew his fist. In terms of strength, this Black Wolf was certainly not inferior to him. What made Lin Tian even more anxious was the calmness in Black Wolf''s eyes. Only someone who frequently faced life-and-death battles would have such a gaze. A tough nut to crack! "You''re not bad either!" "What a pity!" Black Wolf suddenly said. "A pity for what?" Lin Tian''s eyebrows knitted slightly. "Of course, it''s a pity for you. You are going to die here today." Black Wolf''s mouth curled into an unsightly smile. "Hmph, I think the one who will die will definitely be you." Having said that, Lin Tian took the initiative to attack. His Ox Power Technique not only made him stronger than the average person but also faster than most people. Black Wolf showed no fear. His strength was also extremely potent, although his movements were not as swift as Lin Tian''s. He still managed to keep up with Lin Tian''s aggressive rhythm, with both men engaging in a straightforward exchange of blows. The audience below watched the intense match and erupted into a thunderous roar of excitement. "Fight! Fight! Let yourselves go at it, and I''ll finish it off in the end." Xiejun sipped the red wine from his high-stemmed glass with a smirk, slowly savoring it as if he greatly enjoyed it. Black Wolf never expected Lin Tian to be so strong, and what puzzled him even more was that Lin Tian seemed to be getting stronger as the fight went on. This was completely illogical, as normally people would get weaker and lose strength as they fought. Little did he know, Lin Tian relied on his superpower, which was far from ordinary. Lin Tian suddenly noticed that Black Wolf was distracted. Seizing the opportunity, he landed a sudden strike to Black Wolf''s side. Of course, Black Wolf could take the hit, but it exposed a flaw, and Lin Tian capitalized on it. Punch after punch followed, leaving Black Wolf with only the ability to defend. "Very good, this Lin Tian is indeed strong." Xiejun''s smiling face became faintly uncomfortable. His intention was for Black Wolf and Lin Tian to fight to the death, or at least for Lin Tian to get hurt. But in reality, Black Wolf was completely overpowered and stood no chance of counterattacking. "Brother Jun, it seems like the cops have ambushed us nearby!" At that moment, the two men who had just left returned, having discovered police forces slowly forming an encirclement. "I know. Take your men now, get a hundred guns, and spray bullets over the fighting ring. Make sure you kill that Lin Tian." "But, but Black Wolf is still up there." Black Wolf was someone Xiejun had spent a lot of money to buy from the Siberian Training Camp. "Don''t worry about him. If he dies, then he wasn''t capable enough." "Yes!" Several thugs immediately left, while Xiejun once again opened the secret passage and approached Doctor Marven. "Doctor Marven, there''s been a change of plan. We have to retreat now." "What? So soon? I''ve just planted the seed, and Miss Bai is going to take a long time to wake up." Doctor Marven was deeply regretful. Of course, he wanted to be Bai Xiaoluo''s master personally so he could document the results of his experiment. "But we don''t have time now." "Alas, then I must leave first. Take care of Miss Bai for me. Remember, record her condition every day. It''s very important to me." After Doctor Marven said this, he immediately opened another secret passage and left. Currently on Marven''s experimental platform, there was a nutrient tank resembling something out of a sci-fi movie. Bai Xiaoluo was submerged in a green medicinal fluid inside it. "I have to wait an hour before I can open this thing? This is infuriating." After Marven fled, Xiejun planned to retreat with Bai Xiaoluo. Although he wanted to witness Lin Tian''s death firsthand, he valued his own life even more. However, when he approached Bai Xiaoluo, he found that Doctor Marven had set a password on the device, which couldn''t be opened for an hour. No wonder Doctor Marven left this girl behind. Unable to leave immediately, Xiejun returned through the secret passage and went to see how Lin Tian was dying. At this moment, on the fighting ring, the battle had almost lost any suspense. Under Lin Tian''s continuous assault, Black Wolf was bloodied all over. Yet, under such circumstances, Lin Tian''s brow furrowed. He suddenly felt unease, as if something bad was about to happen. From the corner of his eye, he caught sight of a group of men running in with submachine guns. This is bad! That bastard Xiejun, he surely has malevolent intentions. Lin Tian scanned his surroundings, looking for an escape route. Suddenly he saw someone standing in front of a floor-to-ceiling window on the second floor. Chapter 341 - 313 Rescue Bai Xiaoluo Military Disband! It''s you! Seeing that Military Disband was actually hiding in a private room on the second floor, Lin Tian immediately had an idea. The entire design of the Arena was similar to some competitive sports. The center was the boxing ring, with spectator seats around it. The luxury private rooms were on the second floor. Although it was just the second floor, it was actually quite high, probably as high as a typical third or fourth floor. It wouldn''t be easy to climb up there. But Lin Tian had the Flying Technique, so of course, he didn''t need to climb. He accelerated and charged directly towards Military Disband. "Hahaha, your reaction is fairly quick, but you are still going to die," said Military Disband. Military Disband poured himself another glass of red wine as his subordinates began shooting. Black Wolf was the first to encounter bad luck, being shot into a sieve. It was a pity because Black Wolf had always longed for freedom, but Military Disband had never intended to grant it to him in the first place. "That guy is so fast, everyone, form a crossfire network!" said a leader as he immediately directed his subordinates to set up their fire. At this point, the crowd in the stands had started to panic, with some squatting down holding their heads, and others crazily running out. "Military Disband wants to kill us all, run for it!" shouted Lin Tian suddenly, causing the audience to become even more frightened and start running wildly. This confused Military Disband''s men, as they didn''t know whether to shoot or not, given that Military Disband''s orders had been to kill the two people in the ring. "Damn it, shoot!" shouted Military Disband from the second floor, cursing his subordinates as good for nothing. Lin Tian took advantage of this opportunity, sprinting like a large bird towards the private room where Military Disband was. "Look! That guy flew up!" "Wow, he''s so fierce. He can fly. Superman!" "Get out of here with your Superman; he''s clearly an Immortal, our Chinese Immortal!" Some of the bolder spectators, seeing Lin Tian fly up, were utterly dumbfounded. The subordinates of Military Disband were also a bit stupefied. "How can he fly?" "What are you standing around for? Shoot him down quickly." "No way, he''s an Immortal. If we offend the Immortal, we''re all going to die," said one particularly superstitious guy, actually standing in front of those about to shoot. "Your sister''s Immortal, shoot, damn it!" But by the time they aimed again, it was too late. Lin Tian smashed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the private room on the second floor and burst inside. "Military Disband, we meet again." Military Disband''s forehead was covered in cold sweat, as he had completely failed to anticipate that Lin Tian could fly; only now did he realize what kind of monster he had provoked. Is this guy even human? "Cough cough, it seems you haven''t finished your duel with my man. According to the rules, what you''re doing is foul play," Military Disband stammered. "Foul play? Hahaha, Black Wolf is already dead. How can this be considered foul play? I''m here to claim my prize," Lin Tian declared, his eyes fixed on Military Disband. Military Disband slowly inched closer to the wall. Everyone in danger naturally behaves like this, instinctively seeking something to lean against. "Lin Tian, I know you''re formidable. I admit my defeat this time. Look, I''ll never bother He Qianqian again. What do you say to letting me go?" proposed Military Disband. "Not much," retorted Lin Tian. "If you kill me, my subordinates will certainly not let He Qianqian go. I don''t believe you can stay by her side every day," said Military Disband as he finally shrank back to where he wanted to be. "Hehehe, today, neither you nor your men are going to escape," Lin Tian sneered. "Is that so? Hehehe, well, I''m going to run first," chuckled Military Disband. Suddenly, Military Disband laughed loudly and slapped a painting on the wall. Lin Tian, with his quick reflexes, immediately chased after him and kicked at Military Disband''s body. As a result, a hole appeared behind Military Disband, and he was kicked into it by Lin Tian. "A secret passage!" Lin Tian immediately crawled in. That kick just now was with all his might; Military Disband definitely couldn''t escape. Soon, Lin Tian caught up with Military Disband. That kick had severely injured Military Disband, who was unable to even stand and was crawling forward on the ground. "Military Disband, aren''t you going to run?" challenged Lin Tian as he chased after him. Military Disband, terrified, doubled his efforts and speed from before, but he was crawling. No matter how fast he crawled, could he escape Lin Tian''s pursuit? "I knew you weren''t trustworthy. It turns out you had a backup plan all along," Lin Tian remarked. "Don''t, don''t kill me. I''ll tell you a big secret. Do you know my true identity?" Military Disband bargained. Jie Jun was actually a person who was extremely afraid of death. He didn''t fear pain but was terrified of death. "What''s it got to do with me?" Lin Tian, of course, knew that Jie Jun was a member of a secret organization, but he was not a police officer, and his principles were different from those of the police. His philosophy was to eliminate a villain whenever he found one. He would never give a villain the chance to do evil. Seeing that Lin Tian seemed unmoved, Jie Jun hurriedly spoke. "I, I''ll tell you, I''ve kidnapped the Bai Family''s daughter, and now I''m the only one who knows where the Bai Family''s daughter is hidden." "The Bai Family? Who is the Bai Family''s daughter? How come I don''t know her?" "You, you country bumpkin, don''t even know the Bai Family. The Bai Family is a major family in Capital City. If you save their daughter, your future will be bright." Jie Jun was speechless; he hadn''t expected Lin Tian to be unaware of the Bai Family. Then, the information he knew about the organization would be even less interesting to Lin Tian. It also meant Jie Jun was in more danger. Suddenly, Lin Tian froze because he had just received a mission prompt from the system. "Rescue Bai Family''s daughter, Bai Xiaoluo, and receive a reward of two Supernatural Points upon completion of the mission, or lose four points upon failure." A mission had been triggered! And failure would even result in deduction of Supernatural Points. It seemed Lin Tian had no choice but to accept this mission. "Tell me where the Bai Family''s daughter is!" "You, you must promise not to kill me." Jie Jun finally realized that Lin Tian seemed a bit interested in the Bai Family''s daughter. He was very excited, wanting to negotiate terms with Lin Tian. "You have no right to negotiate terms with me. Either tell me, or I''ll kill you and find her myself." Now that the secret passage had been found, Lin Tianjue felt Bai Xiaoluo should not be difficult to locate. "Hahaha, nobody but me can find her. I won''t tell you unless you agree to my terms." This was his last lifesaver, Jie Jun would not easily give it up. "Then you can go to your grave!" With a palm strike to Jie Jun''s chest, Lin Tian shattered his heart. Jie Jun coughed up a mouthful of black blood, kicked once with his calf, and then was gone. "Negotiating terms with me, you''ve missed your chance." After killing Jie Jun, Lin Tian intended to delve deeper into the secret passage to see what was inside, and whether the Bai Family''s young lady was there. However, he heard that Jie Jun''s subordinates had already rushed in from outside. These people were armed with guns, and it would be a bit of a problem not to deal with them. After some thought, Lin Tian rushed out of the secret passage. "Quick, there he is, kill him!" Several people were holding guns, thinking they were invincible with weapons in hand. Little did they know, Lin Tian''s figure was as quick and elusive as a ghost. Before they could take aim, Lin Tian had already reached them. In a few moments, all these men were dead, none able to get up again. "The police are here! Run!" Just then, someone shouted, and Jie Jun''s subordinates stopped one after another. The audience, upon hearing that the police had arrived, also started to panic. Only a few of Jie Jun''s men continued to rush into the deluxe private room, while the rest either ran away or stripped off their clothes to disguise themselves as spectators, running along with the crowd. After dealing with the ones who rushed in again, Lin Tian entered the secret passage. He thought for a moment and then closed the entrance to the secret passage. Lin Tian didn''t want the police to find Bai Xiaoluo first, as that would mean he couldn''t complete his mission. Following the secret passage, Lin Tian soon arrived at Dr. Marven''s abandoned laboratory. Looking at the eerie scene in the laboratory, Lin Tian''s gaze was drawn to the glass container on the test bench. "Could it be that the Bai Family''s daughter is inside here? What''s going on? Why does it feel a bit creepy?" Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as he was about to open the glass container to release Bai Xiaoluo, he noticed a digital display on a device nearby. "This isn''t a time bomb, is it?" Glancing at the numbers, there seemed to be about fifteen minutes left. Suddenly, Lin Tian thought of something frightening. "No, if it were a bomb, why wouldn''t my precognitive ability have given me a warning?" Lin Tian carefully examined the glass container and realized that Bai Xiaoluo inside didn''t seem to be doing anything unusual. He tried to open the glass container, but unexpectedly, it was incredibly sturdy, made of some unknown material. At first, Lin Tian was afraid of hurting Bai Xiaoluo and didn''t exert full force. But even when he later punched with all his might, he still couldn''t break the glass container. "What in the world is this made of? It''s unbelievably tough." While Lin Tian was hidden in the chamber studying the glass container, Chen Yixuan led a large group of police officers as they burst in. Of course, she was not the highest authority on this operation. Director Zhong had also arrived but wasn''t the highest authority either. Standing beside Director Zhong was a stern middle-aged man. "Director Zhong, you must rescue Miss Bai. Otherwise, your position as director will be unnecessary." "We will do our best." The formidable Director Zhong, in front of this middle-aged man, was very cautious, clearly a personage even Director Zhong had to respect. The entire underground arena was quickly controlled by the police. Chen Yixuan, leading her team, made a beeline for the deluxe private room. According to intelligence reports, the last known locations of Jie Jun and Lin Tian were here. When Chen Yixuan arrived, she found neither Jie Jun nor Lin Tian, only a room full of corpses, all of them Jie Jun''s men. An intense battle had obviously taken place here. But where had these two gone now? "Some of you go and ask if anyone knows the whereabouts of Lin Tian and Jie Jun." Chen Yixuan directed some of her team to inquire among the witnesses, while she herself stayed in the deluxe private room. Chapter 342 - 314: Acknowledging the Master Chen Yixuan was not just a pretty face; she was a real policewoman with extensive experience in handling cases. From various traces at the scene, Lin Tian and Jie Jun hadn''t left the luxurious private room. So where had these two gone? There must be a secret passage in this room! Chen Yixuan began a meticulous search for any potential secret passages. Meanwhile, in the secret room, Lin Tian stared foolishly at the numbers on the glass vessel as they slowly decreased. It was down to just six minutes now. This thing shouldn''t be a bomb, should it? If it were a bomb, Lin Tian''s superpower would have definitely given him a warning, but there was no warning at all now. The beautiful girl inside the glass vessel showed no adverse changes, but the green viscous liquid was starting to disappear. When Lin Tian noticed this, he suddenly recalled a sci-fi movie he had seen before. This thing seemed to be called a nutrient pod in sci-fi movies. It''s said that if a person stays inside, they can hibernate for a long time, used during lengthy space travels. Even if this wasn''t a nutrient pod, it was probably something similar. But what were these people doing with Bai Xiaoluo? Were they enhancing Bai Xiaoluo''s physique or using her for experiments? If it was for experiments, they could have just picked anyone; why specifically use Miss Bai for experiments? That seemed like a suicidal act. Lin Tian racked his brain but couldn''t figure out the true intentions of this mysterious organization. Time ticked by, second by second, and the countdown finally dropped to under a minute. Lin Tian immediately stepped back, deciding to prioritize his safety as he hadn''t figured out the situation yet. Ten seconds! Nine seconds! Three seconds! Two seconds! One second! The countdown reached the last second, and Bai Xiaoluo had absorbed all the green viscous liquid in the glass vessel. Click! Your turn! The lid of the glass vessel, which Lin Tian had tried so hard to open earlier, opened on its own. The girl inside opened her eyes, and naturally the first person she saw was Lin Tian. Lin Tian positioned his hands in front of him, ready to block. The beautiful girl saw Lin Tian, then sat up straight with her wet clothes clinging to her body, accentuating her exquisite figure. Suddenly, the girl moved! She leapt out of the glass vessel very agilely and then like a cheetah pounced towards Lin Tian. As expected, something was off. Lin Tian immediately focused all his concentration, aiming to knock out Bai Xiaoluo in one strike. After all, his mission was to rescue Bai Xiaoluo, not to kill her. What did it matter to him what Bai Xiaoluo had become? Bai Xiaoluo rushed towards Lin Tian, who stood his ground, confident he could knock her out the moment she attacked him. But to Lin Tian''s surprise, Bai Xiaoluo did not attack when she reached him. Instead, she knelt down in front of him with a thud. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Master!" Master? Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was instantly baffled. What was going on? Why was she suddenly calling him master? Was this beautiful young woman out of her mind? Lin Tian thought for a moment then tentatively asked, "Do you still remember who you are?" "Of course, Master. My name is Bai Xiaoluo, and I am the treasured daughter of the Bai Family." Bai Xiaoluo''s thinking was normal, her words clear, but calling Lin Tian ''Master'' seemed very strange to him. He was indeed meeting Bai Xiaoluo for the first time; he had never seen her before. Where did this ''master'' come from? "Miss Bai, is there something wrong with your brain? If you are the treasured daughter of the Bai Family, why are you calling me master?" Lin Tian coughed awkwardly. Although having such a beautiful maid was the dream of many men, having it happen in reality, especially to a daughter of a major family, was something Lin Tian found hard to accept. To be accurate, he couldn''t believe it. He really couldn''t. This question appeared deep indeed. Bai Xiaoluo tilted her head and thought hard for a long while, then stuck her finger in her mouth and chewed on it for a while, still unable to figure it out. "Why even ask this question? You are my master." "Are you sure? So, you mean you would do anything I ask you to do?" Lin Tian asked boldly, suspecting that Miss Bai was just pretending, trying to pull some sort of prank. The personalities of these wealthy young ladies could be very strange. "Of course, Master. Whatever you want me to do, I would do. I am the most obedient little maid to the master." Acting! Are you playing pranks on me? Lin Tian was sure this was a prank by Miss Bai. And so, an evil thought crossed his mind. "Then come here, let your master check your **** to see if you''re injured!" "Okay." Bai Xiaoluo immediately moved closer to Lin Tian. Her clothes were very thin and still wet, sticking to her body and outlining all her curves. Lin Tian''s throat went dry after a few more glances. To expose this little girl''s true form, Lin Tian reached out and grabbed Bai Xiaoluo''s chest. This girl was definitely playing a prank; she would surely dodge away. But the result shocked Lin Tian; his hand met no resistance, landing unexpectedly on Bai Xiaoluo''s breast. Bai Xiaoluo had normal physical development, her chest neither too large nor too small, but most notably, it was perfectly shaped and very firm. He had actually grabbed her, thinking to himself that this girl was playing a bit too much, yet he forget to remove his hand. "Master, did my chest get injured?" Bai Xiaoluo, a bit embarrassed by Lin Tian''s grip, slightly lowered her head, yet she showed no signs of resistance or attempts to dodge. "No, it''s not injured." Lin Tian reluctantly removed his hand, having confirmed that Bai Xiaoluo wasn''t joking but truly accepted him as her master. This turn of events came completely without warning. After chatting with Bai Xiaoluo for a while, Lin Tian found her thinking to be completely normalit was just that she recognized him as her master. Could it be the work of the organization where Xiejun belonged? Lin Tian''s gaze shifted to the glass container in the center and then back to Bai Xiaoluo, finally grasping what those people were planning. They intended to covertly take control of the Bai family''s daughter, and once successful, send Bai Xiaoluo back to the Bai family, so no one would know she was under someone else''s control. However, it seemed there was a hitch in the process. Ordinarily, Xiejun should have been here waiting for the glass container to open, prompting Bai Xiaoluo to accept her master. But Lin Tian had killed Xiejun and taken his place, becoming Bai Xiaoluo''s master. Having somewhat understood the sequence of events, Lin Tian still felt it a bit surreal. He had inexplicably become the master of the Bai family''s daughter and hadn''t yet thought of the benefits this identity might bring; his first thought was, what if this got out? He guessed that once he left here, the Bai family would be ready to chop him into pieces within minutes. Wait a second, since I''m Bai Xiaoluo''s master, how could the Bai family possibly chop me up? Lin Tian quickly got into his role, seeing no downside for himself. "Xiaoluo, listen carefully, I''m about to give you a command." "Master, please speak!" "From now on, in the presence of others, you can''t call me master. Understood?" It was obvious that Bai Xiaoluo calling Lin Tian master was something that couldn''t be known by others. Bai Xiaoluo, whose intelligence was completely normal, understood immediately. "Xiaoluo understands, Master. To hide your identity, I will address you as Brother Tian in front of others, and as master when we''re alone." Brother Tian? That nickname felt a bit ambiguous. Still, there was no time to fuss over such details now. "Yes, that''s what I mean. Now, I''ll take you out; your family must be worried." Lin Tian glanced at Bai Xiaoluo''s attire, took off his own coat, and had her put it on. It could only cover the top; the bottom was still exposed. Lin Tian thought about it and simply took off his T-shirt as well, letting Bai Xiaoluo tie it around her waist to cover up more adequately. "There are police outside now, Xiaoluo, do you know what to say?" "The criminals kidnapped me; master rescued Xiaoluo from the criminals." "Very clever! Let''s go." Lin Tian pinched Bai Xiaoluo''s cute nose, and she flashed a sweet smile. "This painting seems to have a problem." At that moment in the room, Chen Yixuan was also piecing clues together. The placement of this painting in the entire room was very inappropriate, clashing with the room''s decorating style and feeling out of place. Chen Yixuan tapped on the painting, found the hollow spot. "Exactly here!" Chen Yixuan pressed on the hollow spot hard, causing it to cave in and then a mechanism sound triggered, revealing an opening. Excited to rush in, Chen Yixuan saw Lin Tian coming out, holding a beautiful young girl. "Lin Tian? Are you holding the Bai family''s young miss?" "You know me? Master, put me down, I can walk on my own." "Miss Bai, are you okay? We''ve been looking for you! And you, what did you call him?" Chen Yixuan looked at Bai Xiaoluo, baffled. "We can explain that later, let''s get out first!" Lin Tian coughed awkwardly. "There were complications, but fortunately, the master rescued me." Chen Yixuan still had many questions for Lin Tian, but Bai Xiaoluo clung tightly to Lin Tian, insisting on thanking her rescuer. Because of Bai Xiaoluo, Lin Tian was able to leave with her smoothly. But trouble followed closely behind. An imposing middle-aged man, accompanied by Chairman Zhong, arrived together. "Xiaoluo, are you alright?" The middle-aged man''s eyebrows twitched a few times upon seeing the clothes on Bai Xiaoluo, and twitched even more when he saw Lin Tian shirtless. Upon seeing the middle-aged man, Bai Xiaoluo immediately broke into a smile................ Chapter 343 - 315 "Uncle, why did you come? I''m fine, it was the master who saved me." This imposing middle-aged man turned out to be Bai Xiaoluo''s second uncle, Bai Qinglin, the second child of the Bai Family. When Bai Qinglin heard Bai Xiaoluo refer to Lin Tian as "master," his face turned even uglier, but he still managed to squeeze out a smile. "Master?" Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man''s face changed drastically in an instant! The middle-aged man glared at Lin Tian with a menacing face, his aura of unspoken authority exploding forth: "What is going on here!" Lin Tian shrugged his shoulders and said innocently, "I don''t know, she started calling me master the moment she saw me!" Lin Tian acted very relaxed. Others might fear the Bai Family, but he certainly didn''t! After all, he hadn''t done anything! "You..." Lin Tian''s attitude infuriated the middle-aged man. But just as he was about to lose his temper, Bai Xiaoluo pulled at him: "Uncle, don''t be angry! It was my choice to call him master. I feel like he''s my master. Is that okay?" As she spoke, Bai Xiaoluo, gripping the middle-aged man''s wrist, looked up at him with pitiful eyes! Seeing Bai Xiaoluo''s pitiful appearance, and thinking about her narrow escape, the middle-aged man forced down his anger, deciding to put the issue aside for now! "Master, this is my uncle, and Uncle, this is Lin Tian, the one who saved me, my Tian big brother. Tonight, I want to treat the master to dinner, and you should join us, okay?" "Okay, okay. Together, together." Bai Qinglin smiled broadly, but inwardly he was contemplating how to deal with Lin Tian. Seeing Bai Qinglin''s expression, Lin Tian felt annoyed and was a bit reluctant to go. Just then, He Qianqian called. "Hello! Lin Tian, I saw on TV that something happened to the military police, you... you''re alright, aren''t you?" "Qianqian, my dear, how could anything happen to me? Don''t worry, I will be back home soon. Wait for me at home all clean and tidy, okay?" Lin Tian deliberately raised his voice, and nearly everyone present heard him. "Xiaoluo, I can''t go to dinner, my girlfriend is calling me home." "Girlfriend?" Bai Xiaoluo''s eyes widened, thinking to herself that this must be another maid of the master''s, and now she was doomed! There would be a maid vying with her for favor; this absolutely could not happen. "Then can I go back with the master, is that okay?" Hearing Bai Xiaoluo''s words, Lin Tian knew that the girl didn''t want to part with him, but unfortunately, he hadn''t made such an arrangement with her beforehand. "Of course not, Xiaoluo. Look at yourself; you need to go back, take a bath, and change your clothes." Bai Xiaoluo looked down at herself and also felt that with her current appearance, she would have no advantage competing with the other maids. "Okay then, but leave me your phone number, master." After leaving his number, Lin Tian left. "Xiaoluo, who is this Lin Tian, and how did he save you? And why do you call him master~" As soon as Lin Tian left, Bai Qinglin began to inquire. But Bai Xiaoluo wasn''t going to play along; she was the princess of the Bai Family after all, with a quirky temper and extremely headstrong. "Uncle, it''s not something I can explain in a word or two, and I don''t have the time to explain it to you now. I need to go change my clothes." Bai Xiaoluo bounced away gleefully, leaving Bai Qinglin feeling somewhat awkward. Police Chief Zhang found an opportunity and immediately spoke up. "Mr. Bai, regarding this Lin Tian, I happen to know a bit about him. This young man is not simple at all." Police Chief Zhang told Bai Qinglin all that he knew about Lin Tian''s past, and Bai Qinglin''s face changed unpredictably. "Xiaoluo is safe this time; it''s all thanks to the efforts of your Wu''an Police Department. Our Bai Family is grateful." "Actually, we didn''t really help at all, it was all that kid Lin Tian..." "Are you looking down on my Bai Family''s gratitude?" Bai Qinglin''s face darkened, and Police Chief Zhang immediately fell silent. "Then, I thank Mr. Bai." "Hmph!" Bai Qinglin snorted coldly and turned to leave. Once back in his car, Bai Qinglin immediately instructed his driver. "Gather all the information on this Lin Tian at the fastest speed, and make it comprehensive." "Yes." ** Lin Tian and He Qianqian found a seat at a snack stall near the school. "It''s been a long time since I''ve eaten at a street food stall like this. It feels like I was a high school student just yesterday, and today I''ve become a college student." "What''s there for you to feel nostalgic about? Haven''t you only been a college student for a few days?" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lin Tian, and her heart melted with sweetness when she found out Lin Tian had killed someone from the military police for her. Her little man had grown up and could now protect her. "Did you go to that outdoor activity organized by your school last time? I heard a lot of students died. Were you there?" He Qianqian recalled a recent news report about an incident at Lin Tian''s school and asked him. "Yeah, I went. Actually, those assassins were targeting me. But knowing they couldn''t take me on directly, they went after my classmates." Lin Tian felt a deep sense of guilt when he mentioned the incident. Those classmates were innocent. "Ah, so that''s how it was. Did you kill those assassins too?" "Yes. Those innocent classmates of mine were seriously injured because of me, so of course I had to avenge them." "Since you''ve already avenged them, Lin Tian, stop thinking about it. Come on, let''s eat something." He Qianqian hadn''t expected that her offhand remark would actually trigger a sense of guilt in Lin Tian. As the two immersed themselves in their meal, suddenly, a figure hurriedly rushed over and plopped down beside Lin Tian. When they looked up, they saw a beautiful woman dressed in a white chiffon skirt, showing off her long, pale legs, sitting next to Lin Tian. Her dark eyes flickered between Lin Tian and He Qianqian. Indeed, the master was formidable; even his maids were so beautiful. Not only did this woman look mature, but her figure was explosive as well. Huahua instantly felt a deep sense of crisis. Lin Tian hadn''t expected Bai Xiaoluo to find him so quickly, and actually, he was quite frustrated about something. The mission assigned by the system to rescue Bai Xiaoluo still hadn''t prompted a success notification. Could it be that Bai Xiaoluo was still in danger? "Who are you?" Upon seeing Bai Xiaoluo, He Qianqian was also dazzled, thinking to herself what a beautiful and vibrant young girl she was, on par with Bu Mengting. What was most rare was that Bai Xiaoluo possessed a dignified aura that Bu Mengting did not. This was a noble quality inherent in those born into great families, something Bu Mengting naturally lacked. "My name is Bai Xiaoluo. It was Tian ''ge'' who saved me today. You must be Qianqian, the big wife, right?" Bai Xiaoluo had heard Lin Tian call He Qianqian ''Qianqian, the big wife'' over the phone, so she followed suit. Her words immediately caused He Qianqian''s face to flush red, and Lin Tian also awkwardly touched his nose. Heaven help him, Lin Tian hadn''t encouraged Bai Xiaoluo to call her that at all. "Xiaoluo, why aren''t you going back home with your second brother? What brings you here?" "Why go back home? It wasn''t easy for me to finally get out and have some fun. Besides, I haven''t even thanked you for saving my life yet." It seemed that Xiaoluo was set on sticking with Lin Tian that day. "If you don''t want to go home, join us for the meal. Boss, add one more of everything." Lin Tian ordered more food and even got some alcohol; the three of them ate and drank merrily together. After the meal, of course, Lin Tian was supposed to go to the hotel with He Qianqian. Bai Xiaoluo kept following them, so Lin Tian had no choice but to get a separate room for her as well. Yet Bai Xiaoluo followed Lin Tian into the same room. With He Qianqian taking a shower in the bathroom, Lin Tian had to pull Bai Xiaoluo aside. "Xiaoluo, go back to your room and sleep right nowthat''s an order." sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes! Master!" Being a direct command, Bai Xiaoluo naturally didn''t dare disobey, and obediently left. After sending Bai Xiaoluo away, Lin Tian immediately rushed enthusiastically into the bathroom. "Qianqian, the big wife, I''m coming!" "Get lost. Why don''t you go find your Xiaoluo?" He Qianqian purposely dodged him and didn''t let Lin Tian succeed. "What Xiaoluo? She''s the Bai Family''s precious daughter, would I dare to touch her?" " I think you''re not daring only because the time isn''t right yet. I know what you''re like. That Xiaoluo girl isn''t bad. She''s much better than that Zhang Ya, and you should take her." Lin Tian took the opportunity to embrace He Qianqian, squeezing her voluptuous body several times. "Now''s not the time to mention that woman Zhang Ya." Having said that, Lin Tian dominantly found He Qianqian''s rosy lips. She feared this move the most and soon succumbed in Lin Tian''s arms. The two enjoyed an intimate bath together and frolicked for over an hour before they finally stopped. "Qianqian, my big wife, if something like the situation with Wu''an happens again, you need to tell me right away. If it really turns bad, I''ll have nowhere to regret." "I thought I could handle it myself at first, but Wu''an was getting too much to handle." Speaking of Wu''an, He Qianqian still felt a bit frightened; if Lin Tian hadn''t come, Wu''an would probably have forced himself on her. "Who asked you to be so beautiful? But don''t worry, no matter how many flies or mosquitoes there are, your man here will wipe them all out clean." "I know you''re powerful!" He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a seductive look, which stirred him once again. Just as he was about to make his move again, the sudden knock on the door interrupted them. He had intended to ignore it, but as the knocking grew more insistent, Lin Tian couldn''t help but put on his underwear and go to open the door. "Xiaoluo, what are you doing up so late? Haven''t you gone to sleep yet?" It turned out to be Bai Xiaoluo at the door, but her state was very unusual. "You, what are you and Sister Qianqian doing in the room?" "Nothing much, just sleeping." Lin Tian realized Bai Xiaoluo''s voice had changed, and he became more careful in his speech. "I know she''s also your maid, right? You like her better than Xiaoluo. Since the master doesn''t like Xiaoluo, then there is no reason for Xiaoluo to exist anymore" "Wait! Xiaoluo, how can you think like that? I never said I didn''t like you" "Then sleep with me too." Bai Xiaoluo said each word deliberately, and Lin Tian was taken aback, having absolutely not expected her to say such a thing. At last, he remembered that he was the master after all. Chapter 344 - 316 Couples Cafe "Xiaoluo, I command you to go back to your room and sleep," Lin Tian believed that since Bai Xiaoluo recognized him as her master, she would listen to everything he said. However, the slave created by Dr. Marven was not perfect. It came with certain drawbacks, one of which was that it could make certain aspects of the target''s personality extremely extreme. Bai Xiaoluo grew up in the Bai Family, a major family in Capital City, and was spoiled from childhood, getting whatever she wanted. Naturally, her personality would not be as gentle as He Qianqian or Bu Mengting''s. Actually, her personality was similar to Zhang Ya''s, but she was at the opposite extreme. If Zhang Ya could not get what she wanted, she would fall into darkness and envy others. Bai Xiaoluo wouldn''t envy others, but she would resent herself. "Master, it seems you really don''t like Xiaoluo, so Xiaoluo knows what to do now." "Xiaoluo, what are you going to do?" Lin Tian felt that something was off about Bai Xiaoluo''s words and asked. "If the master doesn''t want Xiaoluo, then there is no meaning to my existence. I will disappear from this world." "Xiaoluo, don''t do anything stupid. How about this, I''ll go to sleep with you, okay?" Lin Tian couldn''t be as ruthless with Bai Xiaoluo as he could with Zhang Ya. He went back and explained to He Qianqian, who laughed and teased him for his wishful thinking, but wasn''t angry. Lin Tian took Bai Xiaoluo into her room, and then the two of them went to the bed and sat at the head of it. "Xiaoluo, do you know what it means for a man to sleep with a woman?" "Of course, I do, I''m not a child. Master, Xiaoluo will serve you well." Bai Xiaoluo gave Lin Tian a seductive smile, then took the initiative to take off her clothes. "You..." Lin Tian watched Bai Xiaoluo''s movements, stunned for a moment, then hastily said, "I command you to get dressed, and then go to sleep!" "Oh!" Bai Xiaoluo replied disappointedly, hung her head, and obediently went to sleep! Watching Bai Xiaoluo leaving, and thinking about the fleeting glimpse of her allure, Lin Tian couldn''t help but swallow hard! Bai Xiaoluo was indeed a beauty, but Lin Tian had his own limits! Bai Xiaoluo was clearly under the influence of the drug, and accepting her like this would have crossed Lin Tian''s boundaries! The next morning, Lin Tian woke up, to the sound of the system. "Rescue Bai Xiaoluo successful, awarded two Supernatural Points." With these two Supernatural Points, Lin Tian''s total number of Supernatural Points had reached eight. Faced with eight Supernatural Points, Lin Tian was somewhat tempted to learn a new Superpower, but he also thought about saving up to ten Supernatural Points. After some consideration, he decided it was best to save them. After all, there was no urgent need for a new Superpower at the moment. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having dealt with He Qianqian''s matters, Lin Tian of course had to return to school for classes. Bai Xiaoluo left unwillingly for home, but before she left, she whispered mysteriously to Lin Tian. "Master, I will come back to you very soon." Shaking his head, Lin Tian prepared to return to school. Back at school, Lin Tian was immediately caught by Chen Yixuan. "Lin Tian, I have something to ask you." Chen Yixuan had previously told Lin Tian that Jie Jun was a member of a secret organization. Despite this, Lin Tian still killed Jie Jun, a decision that angered the higher-ups. If the Bai Family hadn''t intervened, Lin Tian might have been taken away on the spot to cooperate with the investigation. Now, with the ambiguous relationship between Lin Tian and the Bai Family, these senior figures didn''t dare to move against Lin Tian. Knowing that Chen Yixuan had a good relationship with Lin Tian, they asked her to inquire if Lin Tian had obtained any useful information from Jie Jun. "Yixuan, what do you want to ask me? Don''t tell me you''ve made up your mind to warm my bed for me?" Chen Yixuan gave Lin Tian a glance and said annoyed, "Can''t you be serious for once, Lin Tian? I''m here to talk to you about Jie Jun. Let''s find a place to sit." Lin Tian thought it would be better to go out for coffee with a beautiful policewoman and talk about life rather than just sitting around at school. The two found a coffee shop, which was quite interesting. It mainly had tables for two, and they were all occupied by a man and a woman. "Are you two a couple?" The Waiter was a pretty girl, whose well-fitted uniform perfectly showcased her curvy figure. Chen Yixuan was about to say no, but Lin Tian suddenly asked, "Why do you ask?" "Our coffee shop is themed for couples. If you are a couple, you can enjoy a 10% discount. Otherwise, you won''t be able to get this discount," the Waiter explained in a sweet voice, which was very pleasant to hear. After hearing this, Lin Tian immediately said, "We''re a couple," The waiter didn''t continue to inquire and just walked away. In fact, this themed cafe was very popular precisely because many people who were either too scared to confess their feelings or uncertain about how to progress their relationships with the opposite sex would come here. If anyone truly did not want to pretend to be a couple, they would have directly said no. But most people wouldn''t object in order to save face; hence, the success rate of confessions at this restaurant was quite high. Chen Yixuan didn''t know how she had managed to find such a cafe. Since Lin Tian had spoken, she didn''t want to make him lose face. Actually, many girls were taken step by step like this, and before they knew it, they had become someone''s girlfriend in a bewildered daze. "How could you say we''re a couple?" When the waiter had gone far enough, Chen Yixuan immediately glared at Lin Tian. Lin Tian just shrugged his shoulders, not caring in the least. "Isn''t there a 10% discount? You didn''t object either, did you?" "What about the 10% discount? I was just saving your face just now." "Regardless, we''re a couple now," Lin Tian declared dominantly that he and Chen Yixuan were now a couple. "You''re talking nonsense. I''m not giving you face anymore," Chen Yixuan said angrily, well aware that Lin Tian had many women. "Then don''t give me face, it''s fine. Honestly, I don''t really feel like talking to you anyway." Lin Tian wasn''t afraid at all because he knew that Chen Yixuan must have come with a mission. Sure enough, Chen Yixuan glared at Lin Tian for a long while, but ultimately had to swallow her anger. "Alright, let''s change the topic. What did Jie Jun say before he died? Did you get any information about the mysterious organization?" "Are you interrogating a criminal? I''m not a criminal, and I''m under no obligation to tell you anything." "You have the obligation, you must assist us in solving the case," Chen Yixuan insisted fervently, her bosom heaving up and down like waves. Lin Tian took pleasure in the sight. "I didn''t manage to ask anything out of him, I don''t know anything," In fact, Lin Tian had now also become quite interested in that mysterious organization, capable of controlling a person''s mind. Bai Xiaoluo was definitely their handiwork. Such an organization that defied natural order posed a great menace to society. Now, Lin Tian somewhat understood why the police would ignore Jie Jun himself and focus on tracking down the people behind him. "Lin Tian, don''t brush me off. This is really important to us." Chen Yixuan thought Lin Tian was unwilling to speak, but in reality, Lin Tian truly knew nothing. Jie Jun had intended to use this information in exchange for his life, but Lin Tian didn''t give him the chance and just killed him. "I''m not kidding. It was a critical situation thenif I hadn''t killed him, he would have killed me. Moreover, with Jie Jun being so ruthless, even if I had interrogated him, I doubt he would have said anything." Jie Jun had always been particularly harsh in front of others, but when his own life was at stake, he became exceptionally cowardly. This was the duality present in everyone; it was just that Jie Jun''s was more extreme. "Do you really know nothing?" "Nothing," Lin Tian spread his hands. He had now realized just how terrifying this organization was, practically on the same level as Zhang Ya. However, the opportunity was missed. If given another chance, he would still have killed Jie Jun outright. Anyone who dared to mess with his woman had to die! "Well then, although you didn''t get any useful intelligence, there''s still something I need to remind you of. Jie Jun belonged to a mysterious organization that''s very secretive and involved in some extremely taboo experiments. It''s a very frightening organization, and since you killed Jie Jun, that mysterious organization will come for you." Lin Tian had experienced the power of this mysterious organization firsthand through Bai Xiaoluo. "What can I do about it? The guy''s already dead. Let them come if they will," The chat with Chen Yixuan wasn''t very pleasant. Chen Yixuan didn''t get anything valuable from Lin Tian, so she was in a terrible mood. And naturally, with the beauty in a bad mood, Lin Tian''s mood wasn''t great either. After they finished their coffee, the two went their separate ways. On the way back to school, Lin Tian unexpectedly ran into Guo Rong, the foodie. That guy was actually standing by the road, laughing and chatting with a girl. Lin Tian immediately found a place to hide. Guo Rong had always been food-focused, and Lin Tian wondered what kind of girl would fall for him. "Lanlan, look, it''s so late already. How about, how about we find a place to rest for the night and not go back to the dorm?" Wow, he was angling for an overnight stay? Lin Tian''s gossip-hungry heart was ablaze. It also happened that he saw the girl beside Guo Rong seemed to be Bai Ruolan, the same girl who had been in Lin Tian''s group during the last outdoor activity. The girl''s looks were only average, but her extremely pale skin brought her bonus points, and with a good figure too, she was a bit of a beauty. Lin Tian honestly hadn''t expected that the fatty could quietly snag such a pretty girl. "You sly fatso, you''ve got quite the nerve. Trying to drag me out to a hotel, huh?" Bai Ruolan didn''t seem angry, but Guo Rong''s plan for a hotel stay was definitely going down the drain. "I have to get back to the dorm. Don''t you know how strict the school''s been these days?" Lin Tian would certainly understand Bai Ruolan''s meaning, though Guo Rong clearly didn''t.................... Chapter 345 - 317: Hero Saves the Beauty "Then you head back to the dorm, I''ll wander around alone for a while." Guo Rong was clearly very disappointed, as he had mustered all his courage to speak up today. He didn''t know if he would have the nerve to ask again next time. "Then I''ll head back to the dorm." Bai Ruolan was actually quite pleased with Guo Rong''s silly demeanor, or else she wouldn''t have gotten involved with him. Both were somewhat interested, but breaking through the final barrier was still a bit difficult. After Bai Ruolan had walked away, Lin Tian suddenly popped out and patted Guo Rong on the shoulder. "Hey! Buddy!" "Ah!" Guo Rong screamed, nearly collapsing to the ground in fright. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Lin Tian, when did you get back? You scared me to death!" "What misdeeds have you been up to? Why else would you be so scared?" Lin Tian decided to tease Guo Rong, who indeed blushed with embarrassment. "What misdeeds could I commit? Come on, let''s head to the dorm." "No way, Guo Rong, today I think you should treat me to a big meal." Lin Tian didn''t move, expecting Guo Rong to treat him to a lavish meal. "Why on earth?" "Just now, a certain fatso seemed to be making a date! Lanlan, it''s so late today, why don''t we not head back to the dorm?" Lin Tian deliberately imitated Guo Rong''s earlier words in an exaggeratedly coquettish voice, causing Guo Rong''s face to turn pale. "Lin Tian, you mustn''t speak of this. Lanlan and I haven''t settled things yet, and Lanlan would be mad if she knew." Guo Rong looked terribly anxious. "Tsk tsk, you''ve even started calling her ''Lanlan''. Seems like you''re getting pretty skilled, kid. However, if you don''t want me to talk, you''ll have to treat me to a big meal." Lin Tian had Guo Rong cornered, and with a pained expression, Guo Rong agreed to the meal. For a foodie, the prospect of treating someone else to a meal was particularly painful. Typically, it''s either they eat, or they get treated. Shoulder to shoulder, the two men arrived at a barbecue stall, one of Lin Tian''s favorite spots, and one he frequented often. The owner was familiar with them. "Lin Tian, really, you can''t let this out. Lanlan is very introverted. If others talked, she might stop acknowledging me." "Guo Rong, you''re going about this all wrong. Is it necessary to be so secretive about being in a relationship?" Lin Tian felt there was something wrong with Guo Rong''s approach. Guo Rong was actually very self-conscious, being unattractive and a food lover, with a broad and chubby figure. Bai Ruolan was so beautiful, and deep down, he always felt he didn''t deserve her. "Just make sure you don''t tell anyone." Lin Tian, seeing how adamant Guo Rong was, immediately patted his chest and said, no problem, I definitely won''t tell anyone. Only after receiving Lin Tian''s firm reply did Guo Rong feel relieved. The two were enjoying their meal when suddenly, a disheveled woman ran out of a nearby alley. The woman was running and shouting loudly. "Help, help!" Following the woman, four or five men emerged, each holding a dagger. Some men who initially thought of playing the hero immediately shrank back, not daring to show themselves. These days, there are many who are passionate, but most are cowards. The woman, running hurriedly, suddenly stepped on a stone and fell to the ground, unable to get up. The woman was about to be caught by the men. "You ****, you dare to run, we''re going to gang **** on you today!" Just then, someone stepped forward. A not-so-strong figure stood in front of the woman. Lin Tian didn''t look at the fallen woman but stared coldly at the five men wielding daggers. "What kind of skill is it to bully a woman?" "Yo, someone actually dares to step up! Let''s all go together and give this kid a few holes," they said. The five men looked particularly fierce and without a word, charged at Lin Tian with their daggers. There was no technique to their attack, just raw aggression. Facing such attacks, Lin Tian managed effortlessly, easily dodging the assaults. With a swift kick, he struck the bald leader in the stomach. The powerful blow sent the bald man flying. The remaining men, seeing Lin Tian''s formidable response, immediately thought of retreating. But before they could act, Lin Tian knocked all of them to the ground with a kick each. Lin Tian''s intention was for these men to learn a harsh lesson, but they were cunning and quickly disappeared the moment they sensed trouble. "Are you alright?" After dealing with the bad guys, Lin Tian turned and reached out a hand to the woman on the ground. Only then did Lin Tian have the chance to observe the woman on the ground. He noticed that she was stunningly beautiful, with a seductive figure. Especially her long white legs, which were very eye-catching. No wonder those thugs had intended to assault her. "I''m fine. Thank you, if it weren''t for you, I, I don''t know what would have become of me today." The woman''s voice was very soft, invoking sympathy. Lin Daiyu in the Dream of the Red Chamber isn''t actually that beautiful, but her constantly melancholic demeanor is very endearing. Such a woman inherently evokes a man''s protective urge. "Get up and see if you can walk?" Lin Tian reached out his hand, and the beautiful woman stretched her delicate hand on top of Lin Tian''s, trying to stand up with his help. However, as soon as she stood up, she lost her balance and fell directly into Lin Tian''s arms. Their bodies were tightly pressed together, and Lin Tian hadn''t expected such a stroke of luck to come flying his way. Despite this, he felt no affection towards the beautiful woman. When she fell into him, it was obvious that she was acting, which Lin Tian greatly disliked. "It seems I can''t walk anymore. Could you perhaps take me home?" It was clear this woman was trying to seduce Lin Tian, but of course, he had no intention of taking the bait. Unfortunately, Guo Rong, the foodie, completely misread the situation and immediately started encouraging Lin Tian to comply with the beautiful woman''s request. "Why not just take her home, Lin Tian? Look how pitiful this beauty is. What if she encounters some bad guys on the way?" "Why don''t you take her then?" Lin Tian muttered to himself, cursing the foodie for his lack of perceptiveness. "Me? I just got a girlfriend, and I am not the one to mess around. I have to keep myself clean." Guo Rong''s serious demeanor made Lin Tian chuckle. The foodie seemed truly smitten. "No need, I''ll just head home myself." After thinking it over for a while, the beautiful woman left Lin Tian''s embrace and walked away with a swing in her steps. "Lin Tian, quickly take her home. Something else might happen." After pondering for a moment, Lin Tian followed her. "Miss, let me take you home." "That would be wonderful!" The woman showed no reserve at all and flung herself back into Lin Tian''s arms, relying on him for support. "Where do you live?" Lin Tian had decided to follow her merely to see what the beautiful woman''s intention was in seducing him. He didn''t believe that by saving her once, she would be this forward. It wasn''t just being forward; it was blatant seduction. "Just ahead. Oh, I really don''t want to live in this place anymore. Every time I come home, my heart is in my throat." Through their conversation, Lin Tian learned that this beautiful woman''s name was Chen Xiaomei, which obviously sounded like a pseudonym. Lin Tian, however, did not change his name and continued to introduce himself as Lin Tian. Chen Xiaomei''s home turned out not to be too far, and they soon arrived. "I live alone. Could you just take me upstairs? My legs are not very convenient right now." Once downstairs, Chen Xiaomei became even more straightforward. Lin Tian suspected that this might be a set-up targeting him, so he pretended to be very interested. "Alright, I''ll take you upstairs." "Why don''t you carry me up? My foot is twisted and it''s a bit swollen now." The woman''s voice was very soft, perfectly triggering a man''s protective instincts. Lin Tian thought about it and, pretending to be very eager, picked up Chen Xiaomei. Chen Xiaomei lived on the fourth floor, which wasn''t very high. "Why do you live alone?" "This place is cheap, entirely affordable on my own. But the rent is a big chunk of my monthly expenses. I really wish someone could share the load. Would you like to be my roommate?" Chen Xiaomei subtly hinted at wanting something more exciting with Lin Tian, and Lin Tian casually responded, eventually helping her into her room. Chen Xiaomei''s apartment was quite large and fully furnished. "You''re home now, can I leave?" "Don''t rush! You took me upstairs and I haven''t even thanked you yet. There are drinks in the fridge; help yourself." "I''m not thirsty!" "I am thirsty; take one out for me." Chen Xiaomei seemed fixated on the drink, and Lin Tian opened the fridge only to find two bottles of Sprite. What a coincidence, he thought and took them both out. "Don''t be shy, consider it a reward for saving me. Cheers!" Chen Xiaomei appeared intent on getting Lin Tian to drink the Sprite. Lin Tian pretended to take a sip, keeping the liquid in his mouth before discreetly spitting it into the trash can when Chen Xiaomei wasn''t looking. The whole situation with Chen Xiaomei appearing so suddenly, and those villains leaving too quickly, seemed off. Lin Tian had come upstairs just to see what was really up with Chen Xiaomei. "Lin Tian, really, thank you so much for today. If it weren''t for you, those bad guys would have bullied me. My foot is so swollen, maybe you could massage it for me?" "Sure!" Lin Tian pretended to massage Chen Xiaomei''s foot while carefully watching her expression. After a while, he pretended something was wrong. Although Chen Xiaomei repeatedly called for Lin Tian, he didn''t respond. Chen Xiaomei quickly snuck out a text message. Just a few minutes later, footsteps echoed in the corridor. Pretending to be unconscious, Lin Tian''s lips curved slightly upward; the woman was indeed up to no good. Moreover, these people were apparently trying to trap him, although he didn''t know who exactly was targeting him. "Xiaomei! You are so cunning. The moment you step in, this guy falls for it." The group that burst in was the same one that had troubled Chen Xiaomei earlier, causing Lin Tian to criticize their lack of professionalism. Too unprofessional, really. Couldn''t they at least have switched to a different group of people? "You bunch of fools, several of you couldn''t even handle one man, but luckily I had a backup plan. This time, Young Master Zhang will surely reward us well." Chapter 346 - 318: Helping Bu Mengting with Her Task "Who are you people?" Lin Tian pretended to be groggy, as if he could pass out at any moment. "Hahaha, Lin Tian, you didn''t see this coming, did you? Weren''t you just acting tough? Brothers, tie him up for me." The bald leader immediately started shouting orders. "Ah ah!" With two screams, Lin Tian kicked the two men who tried to tie him up, sending them flying. "I really want to know, who exactly is this Young Master Zhang?" As soon as Lin Tian heard the name Young Master Zhang, he immediately thought of Zhang Wenbin, but Zhang Wenbin had clearly been killed by Lin Tian. How could there be a Young Master Zhang now? The bald man knew Lin Tian''s prowess and that he was no match for him. "Chen Xiaomei, did you betray us?" "I didn''t, Lin Tian, you clearly drank Sprite just now. Why are you completely fine?" "Oh? Does drinking Sprite necessarily mean something should happen?" Lin Tian watched Chen Xiaomei with a faint smile. "Who tells me who Zhang Young Master is, won''t have their arms broken today." The bald man and his company were still trying to understand the meaning of Lin Tian''s words when they heard two crackling sounds. The arms of two men near Lin Tian were twisted grotesquely, like pretzels. "If no one tells me, I''ll twist all of your arms into pretzels." "Wait, I''ll tell!" The bald man couldn''t take it anymore, but Chen Xiaomei was faster. "It''s the Young Master of the Zhang family, Zhang Wendong. Zhang Wenbin was his brother." Zhang Wendong? Zhang Wenbin''s brother? Was this a plan to avenge his brother? After Chen Xiaomei finished speaking, the bald man and several others glared at her fiercely, bearing deep resentment. Lin Tian, of course, meant what he said and twisted everyone''s arms. He doubted any doctor could fix them now. "Lin Tian, you''re so amazing. How about I follow you from now on? I don''t need any status, you can treat me like your woman slave." Since Chen Xiaomei had decided to turn, she turned completely. Thinking of Lin Tian, who could fight and was handsome, Chen Xiaomei certainly wouldn''t miss such a great support. "You want to be my woman slave? I''m afraid you aren''t qualified." Lin Tian wasn''t just boasting; his standards for a woman slave were high. Bai Xiaoluo, the young lady of the Bai family, was his woman slave. "How am I not? Am I not pretty?" Chen Xiaomei was quite narcissistic, but Lin Tian remained unmoved; he was not interested in this woman. "Alright, I''ve learned all I needed to know. Pass a message to your Young Master Zhang, tell him I, Lin Tian, remember today''s incident well. If I encounter him, he better be careful." Zhang Wendong had directly sought out Lin Tian, and Lin Tian was certainly not afraid. Nevertheless, he decided to warn Zhang Wendong not to provoke him. Apart from Chen Xiaomei, everyone else''s arms were broken. If Zhang Wendong still doesn''t understand, next time, Lin Tian won''t let him off so easily. The people of Zhang family had better be smart. When he returned to the dormitory, Guo Rong asked Lin Tian teasingly if anything had happened when he sent the beauty home. Lin Tian said that of course something that men and women have to say had happened. This made food lover Guo Rong excited, insisting Lin Tian tell him the details. Lin Tian was too lazy to talk about it and just closed his eyes as he lay on his bed. "Lin Tian, just tell me about it. I''m dating Lanlan, but there''s been no progress for many days. Tell me how you manage to end up in bed with someone as soon as you meet?" Lin Tian hadn''t realized food lover Guo Rong could also be so dirty. "Who told you I ended up in bed with someone as soon as we met?" "Didn''t you just say that something that men and women have to say happened with Chen Xiaomei? Isn''t that rolling in the sheets? Don''t try to fool me, I''m not a three-year-old kid." Guo Rong was certain Lin Tian had rolled in the sheets with Chen Xiaomei before he had returned. "I already said it wasn''t about rolling in the sheets. Guo Rong, is your brain okay? Can''t you see that woman has issues?" "Which woman? Lanlan definitely doesn''t have any issues. What do I have? No money, no people." It seemed Guo Rong had truly fallen in love; he couldn''t help bringing up his Lanlan in every conversation. Lin Tian said exasperatedly. "I''m talking about Chen Xiaomei. You were there at that time, didn''t you see her fake a fall?" "Fake a fall? No way, she was running for her life then, why would she fake a fall?" Guo Rong was scratching his head, clearly puzzled. "Because those thugs were in cahoots with Chen Xiaomei; they were putting on a show for us to see!" "Con Trick? Were you extorted when you went to Chen Xiaomei''s house?" Impressive, Guo Rong even knew about the Con Trick. Lin Tian shook his head. "Who am I? I''m Lin Tian. How could I be deceived by such a simple trick? Not only was I not deceived, but I also broke all their hands, to see if they can still be thugs in the future." "Lin Tian, you''re really something. What about Xiaomei?" "Why bring her up? I was merciful for not breaking her arm." "Lin Tian, you really are something else, even willing to strike a beauty. But that woman isn''t good news either. Lucky for me, my resolve was strong enough not to take her home. Otherwise, I might have fallen into a trap. By the way, Lin Tian, what do you think they would have done to you if you had fallen into it?" "What do you think? They would either extort me, harvest my kidney, or even take my life." Guo Rong was immediately frightened upon hearing this. "I''m definitely avoiding such situations in the future." "What''s there to be afraid of? ''To die under a peony flower is to be a romantic ghost!''" After teasing Guo Rong for a bit, Lin Tian finally went to sleep. The next day, Lin Tian hurried first thing in the morning to see Bu Mengting. He had missed her a lot after not seeing her for a few days. Most importantly, Zhang Wendong had already acted against Lin Tian, and Lin Tian was a bit worried about Bu Mengting. "Lin Tian, is everything settled with Sister Qianqian?" As soon as they met, Bu Mengting asked him, but her face was full of joy, obviously having already talked to He Qianqian on the phone and knowing everything. "Why are you asking if you already know everything?" "Hee hee, my man is truly the best." "Mengting, my little wifey, you''re not quite yourself today. Praising me right from the moment we meet, is there something up?" Although Bu Mengting had always been very devoted and secure in her feelings for Lin Tian. But Bu Mengting had never praised Lin Tian like this right from the start. "What could be wrong? Can''t I praise you a few times now? Fine, I won''t praise you in the future." "No, don''t stop. I love it when my Mengting praises me. Keep going, praise me some more." "You want me to praise you more?" "Of course." "Alright, I''ll praise you some more then. Lin Tian, you are the best man in the world, no matter what your woman asks you to do, you will do it." sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing Bu Mengting''s words, Lin Tian was immediately thrilled, but something about it felt off as he listened further; was Bu Mengting setting a trap? "Lin Tian, I, your woman, now have something I need your help with." "Mengting, my little wifey, why the games? Just tell me what it is, why play this game?" "I''m just afraid you might say no. Alright, alright, I''ll tell you." Bu Mengting leaned in close to Lin Tian and explained the situation, and Lin Tian immediately shook his head. "No, no, I can''t help you with this." "Why not? You just said you''d do anything I ask." "But tutoring a kid, I have no experience with that!" It turned out Bu Mengting wanted Lin Tian to help her by tutoring, because she couldn''t handle the kid. "No experience doesn''t matter; you just need to handle that little brat. That kid talks too much, very cunning; you say one sentence and she''ll say ten. Anyway, I''m leaving this matter to you. If you don''t do it well, I''ll stay in the dorm this month and not come out." Bu Mengting puffed out her chest proudly and walked away with grace. Not leaving the dorm for a month, that was a blatant threat. It seemed he had to tutor, so in the afternoon, Lin Tian followed the address Bu Mengting gave him and went there. He rang the doorbell, and a woman who had maintained her charm well opened the door. She appeared to be a young woman in her late twenties. Yet, beside her stood a fourteen- or fifteen-year-old girl calling her ''Mom.'' "You are?" Seeing Lin Tian, the young woman looked somewhat nervous. The fourteen- or fifteen-year-old girl, on the other hand, was not at all flustered, blinking her large eyes at Lin Tian. She''s quite adorable, doesn''t seem like a problem child at all? Having discovered his tutoring target, Lin Tian was quite pleased with his first impression. "Oh, my name is Lin Tian. I''m Bu Mengting''s classmate. Mengting isn''t feeling well today, so I came to substitute for her." "You are Mengting''s classmate? Can you really teach Yuanyuan well?" The woman seemed worried about Lin Tian''s capability to adequately teach her child. Bu Mengting had gotten this tutoring job because she was quite well-known among tutors for her patience with children. But faced with this unruly child, even Bu Mengting had admitted defeat. Lin Tian took another careful look at Yuanyuan standing beside her mother. He noticed Chen Yuanyuan had very delicate features and extremely fair skin. So young and already so enchanting, what more when she grew up. "Yuanyuan, do you think Uncle can teach you well?" "Uncle definitely can." Chen Yuanyuan''s voice was very sweet, indeed befitting of her name. Quite easygoing, huh? Why did Bu Mengting say Chen Yuanyuan was like a fairy, very tricky to deal with? Could this be called ''opposites attract''? "Well then, since you''re here, I''ll leave my child in your care. I need to go tend to some things." The elegant lady briefed Lin Tian and then hurried off with her bag. "Is Mengting too scared to come herself, sending you as a scapegoat?" As soon as the elegant lady left, Chen Yuanyuan immediately showed her true colors. "What scapegoat? I''m your teacher, I''m Lin Tian. You can call me Teacher Lin or Uncle Lin if you like." Lin Tian grimaced! Chapter 347 - 319 Troubled Girl "Mr. Lin is fine then. Can I ask you a few questions, Mr. Lin?" Seeing the look on Chen Yuanyuan''s face, she obviously didn''t think much of Lin Tian. "Of course, ask away." Lin Tian didn''t take Chen Yuanyuan seriously either. What could a little girl like her do, anyway? He didn''t understand why Bu Mengting would be so afraid of her. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yuanyuan waved Lin Tian over, leading him into her room and pulling out a test paper. "I can''t do any of the questions on here." Lin Tian glanced over the paper. The difficulty level was average; if Chen Yuanyuan couldn''t do it, just how was she getting by in school? Given that he was there to tutor, Lin Tian''s patience was fairly good. He started with the first problem, explaining it to Chen Yuanyuan. He had thought she wouldn''t understand anything, but as he explained, it seemed she understood everything. After going through five or six problems, Lin Tian stopped and, with a frown, turned to Chen Yuanyuan. "Little girl, you''re doing this on purpose, aren''t you? You know how to do these problems, don''t you?" "Yeah, I know how to do them," Chen Yuanyuan admitted honestly. "Then why have me explain them to you?" "Because I don''t want to do them. They''re too brain-consuming. Besides, aren''t you here to teach? If I didn''t give you something to do, wouldn''t you be out of a job? If you''re out of a job, you won''t make any money, will you? I''m doing this for your own good." Her words left Lin Tian feeling muddled. He knew it was twisted logic, yet it seemed to make some kind of sense. Now he finally understood why Bu Mengting said Chen Yuanyuan was a problematic child. The girl wasn''t bad at studying; it was her attitude that was the problem. "Chen Yuanyuan, I think we need to have an honest discussion. Do you realize who your mother is spending so much money on a tutor for?" "For me," Chen Yuanyuan answered seriously, as if she understood all these principles. "Then why, when you''re clearly capable of doing well, do you pretend to be like this?" "Being a good student is tiring, you know? Plus, you get ostracized by your classmates. The top students in our class, the academic stars, basically have no friends. And I, such a smart person, I definitely don''t want to be one of them," said Chen Yuanyuan, her lips curving into a sweet smile. What on earth was this girl thinking about? "You can''t just aim to be the worst, can you? At the very least, you should strive to keep your grades above average so that your mother won''t worry about you, right?" "What''s wrong with being the worst? The teachers don''t pay attention to me then. They wouldn''t care what I do." It looked like Chen Yuanyuan wasn''t much younger than him. How could they think so differently? Lin Tian felt a profound generational gap. "Don''t you want others to pay attention to you?" "No, I don''t. Besides, all my friends are poor students. If my grades improve, they won''t hang out with me anymore." Lin Tian finally understood; Chen Yuanyuan didn''t want to improve her grades mainly because she was worried about losing her friends. "Have you ever thought about whether your so-called friends truly consider you a friend? Haven''t you ever considered making friends with some of the top students after becoming one of them?" "I''ve never thought about it. Those academic stars are so boring. All they do is bury their noses in books. How could they compare to my friends now?" No sooner had Chen Yuanyuan finished speaking, her phone rang. She immediately answered it. "What''s up, Xiaohong?" "Is your mom out, Yuanyuan?" A crisp female voice came through the phone, seemingly close to Chen Yuanyuan. "Yeah, she is." "Then come out and play." Chen Yuanyuan sneakily glanced at Lin Tian beside her, and immediately, Lin Tian gave her an OK sign. He never believed that being a student meant constant studying. It was about studying at the right time and burying oneself in books when necessary; that was the balanced way to do it. With Lin Tian''s approval, Chen Yuanyuan promptly accepted her classmate''s invitation. "Mr. Lin, you''re so nice. Want me to take you with me?" Her good friend Ma Xiaohong had called to invite Chen Yuanyuan to go roller skating with her. Chen Yuanyuan hadn''t been out to play for a long time and was naturally very happy. At that moment, Lin Tian was zoning out. "Random mission triggered. Help Chen Yuanyuan escape from the trap set by her ''good friend.'' Successful completion will reward two Supernatural Points; failure will result in a loss of two Supernatural Points." A mission had been triggered! From the looks of it, Chen Yuanyuan was definitely being duped by her ''good friend'' Ma Xiaohong this time. "Mr. Lin?" Chen Yuanyuan noticed Lin Tian suddenly became lost in thought and gave his shoulder a push. "Ah, I''m a teacher. If I were to go with you guys, could you still have fun? You go on by yourself." Since a mission had been triggered, there was definitely trouble ahead for Chen Yuanyuan. Lin Tian decided to follow her, but he didn''t plan on telling her. He wanted Chen Yuanyuan to see clearly the kind of friends she was making so that she could learn her lesson. "Mr. Lin, you are the best!" Chen Yuanyuan was so excited she hugged Lin Tian and kissed him on the forehead, then bounced off to change clothes. "Are students these days really this open?" Lin Tian touched his forehead and broke into a slight smile. Soon after Chen Yuanyuan left the house, Lin Tian also headed out, quietly tailing her. Preoccupied with the thoughts of going out to play, Chen Yuanyuan could never guess she was being followed. "Yuanyuan! Over here, over here!" Chen Yuanyuan quickly met up with her classmate and good friend Ma Xiaohong. Ma Xiaohong was a genuine poor student, but she dressed up well and often invited Chen Yuanyuan out to play. Chen Yuanyuan considered Ma Xiaohong her dear sister. "Xiaohong went to skate on dry land," "What''s the fun in that? Yuanyuan, today I''ll take you to do something exciting," "Ah, something exciting? What are we going to play?" "Just follow me, it''s not just exciting, you can also make money," Chen Yuanyuan was immediately tempted. Although her family was well-off, her pocket money was fixed each month. Based on her and Ma Xiaohong''s daily frivolities, the allowance was somewhat insufficient. Without asking any further, she followed Ma Xiaohong right away. Soon, the two girls arrived at a very secretive billiard room. As soon as they entered, a youth with a pierced ear and red hair came up to greet them. "Xiaohong, why did you come so late?" While talking, he grabbed Ma Xiaohong''s butt, and not only did Ma Xiaohong not get angry, she even let out a flirtatious laugh and leaned against the red-haired youth. The red-haired youth was not just grabbing all over Ma Xiaohong''s body, but also staring at Chen Yuanyuan''s chest. Chen Yuanyuan felt something was not quite right; that red-haired youth didn''t seem like a good person at all. "Xiaohong, II have something to take care of, maybe I should go first." "Don''t go, little beauty. You''ve come all this way, why leave now?" Ma Xiaohong didn''t utter a word, but the red-haired youth reached out and grabbed Chen Yuanyuan''s wrist. "What''s the rush, Yuanyuan? Let me tell you, there''s a good opportunity today. You won''t have to do anything but keep Brother Red Hair''s friend company playing billiards, and you can make five hundred in one day." Chen Yuanyuan was not brainless. In fact, she was very clever. She knew that just keeping someone company while playing billiards wouldn''t earn her five hundred in a day. "I really have things to do." "What, not giving face to Brother Red Hair, is that it?" Red Hair immediately lost his temper and squeezed harder on her wrist. Chen Yuanyuan''s wrist felt like it was clamped by iron pincers. Chen Yuanyuan''s eyebrows furrowed slightly, but she didn''t give in. "Xiaohong, please, just let me go." "Don''t be ungrateful, Yuanyuan. I buy you cold drinks and beverages every day. I bring you here to make some money today and you''re unwilling?" Ma Xiaohong''s face also darkened. "Haven''t I bought things for you too?" "Who has bought more often, me or you? You think my house mines gold? The money I have is earned by myself. I bring you here to earn some money today, and you''re unwilling, what''s up with that?" "Xiaohong, I beg you, just let me go." Chen Yuanyuan regretted ever becoming "sisters" with Ma Xiaohong. "Xiaohong, looks like your little sister here is being unappreciative. Step aside, let Brother Red Hair teach her a lesson." On hearing this, Ma Xiaohong glared at Chen Yuanyuan. "You''d better be obedient, Yuanyuan, or you''ll regret it." As Ma Xiaohong stepped back, Red Hair looked at Chen Yuanyuan ferociously. Suddenly, he moved his arm and slapped toward Chen Yuanyuan. Seeing Red Hair''s motion, Chen Yuanyuan instinctively closed her eyes. But after waiting for what seemed like forever, her face did not feel the searing pain. Had Red Hair given up? She opened one eye a crack and saw a tall figure had appeared in front of her. At that moment, this tall figure was firmly gripping Red Hair''s swinging arm. Red Hair''s face was beet-red, trying to slap Chen Yuanyuan. However, he was unable to move an inch. "Who the hell are you to meddle in my business!" Red Hair glared at Lin Tian. Even though Lin Tian was surprisingly strong, Red Hair was not intimidated since this was Red Hair''s turf. "I''ve gotten involved, what are you going to do about it?" Lin Tian applied more force and threw Red Hair out, who flew three or four meters through the air before crashing heavily onto the ground. Red Hair scrambled up from the floor, his mouth bloody from having fallen face-first and knocking out two teeth. "You brat, dare to hit me, don''t think you can leave today!" His speech was slurred as he spoke, and afterwards, he ran back into the billiard room. Lin Tian turned to Ma Xiaohong, who immediately shouted, "This has nothing to do with me!" Then she also ran into the billiard room. "Mr. Lin, how come you''re here?" Chen Yuanyuan was not dull and immediately guessed that Lin Tian might have followed her all the way here. Lin Tian patted Chen Yuanyuan''s head. "Your mom has entrusted you to me, so I''m responsible for you. Don''t worry, with me here, nobody can hurt you." "Mr. Lin, you''re so cool! But, since you hit Red Hair, shouldn''t we run now?" "Run? Why would we run? They''ve bullied you, and I haven''t settled the score with them yet," Lin Tian had no intention of running away. He hadn''t had enough fun from the altercation earlier and hoped Red Hair wouldn''t disappoint him and would bring some tougher guys. Seeing Lin Tian''s confident demeanor, Chen Yuanyuan, who was initially a bit scared, felt no fear anymore. Chapter 348 - 320 Kidnapped Lin Tian didn''t disappoint. Soon, he brought a group of people out of the billiard room. Ma Xiaohong followed right behind him. "Well, kiddo, you didn''t run away! Today, if I don''t break your legs, I swear I''m not called Brother Red Hair. Guys, let''s go! Don''t be afraid, I''ll take the blame if anything happens." Red Hair was still covering his mouth, speaking unclearly, but he was extremely excited. As soon as he yelled, those who had come out of the billiard room rushed towards Lin Tian. Facing these street thugs, Lin Tian didn''t need any skills at all; it was pretty much one person one kick, just like kicking a soccer ball, sending the whole bunch flying. Red Hair was thinking about watching Lin Tian kneel and beg for mercy, but in the blink of an eye, all the brothers he called were down. "You..." "Slap!" A loud slap sounded, and a bloodstained tooth flew out of Red Hair''s mouth. "Can I leave now?" "Yes, yes!" Tears were already streaming down Red Hair''s face. He must have not checked the almanac before leaving the house today; how did he run into such a disaster? If Lin Tian continued beating him, he probably wouldn''t have any teeth left. "Chen Yuanyuan is my sister. Since Ma Xiaohong dared to harm her, you know what you should do, right?" Lin Tian glanced at Ma Xiaohong, who had already hidden herself in the corner. This girl was probably already slept with by Red Hair. Not only was Ma Xiaohong dishonorable in her conduct, but she also wanted to harm Yuanyuan. Being a leader like Red Hair wasn''t entirely blind; without saying another word, he turned and walked over to Ma Xiaohong. "Brother Red Hair!" "Brother my ass! You got me into deep trouble today! Slap!" Another loud slap hit Ma Xiaohong''s face, and her face immediately swelled up. She tried to run but was grabbed by the hair by Red Hair and dragged to Lin Tian and Chen Yuanyuan. "Apologize to Sister Yuanyuan now!" "Sister Yuanyuan, I''m sorry." Ma Xiaohong spoke with a crying voice. Chen Yuanyuan felt a bit heartbroken; after all, they used to be good friends. "Mr. Lin, maybe we should let it go?" "My sister is generous, so we''ll let it go this time. Make sure there is no next time. I have quite the temper. Yuanyuan, let''s go!" After Lin Tian spoke, he walked away with Chen Yuanyuan. "Mr. Lin, you are so amazing. If it weren''t for you, I might have been bullied today," Chen Yuanyuan said, staring at Lin Tian with fervent eyes. "So, do you still want to hang out with your good friend Ma Xiaohong? Not really, what do you find good about her?" "I''m quite introverted. Some people in the class bully me, but she stood up for me once, and often bought me cold drinks and beverages. So, we became good friends." After hearing Chen Yuanyuan''s words, Lin Tian finally understood why daughters should be raised richly. Chen Yuanyuan must have had limited pocket money, which is why Ma Xiaohong could easily charm her by buying her some drinks and snacks. "A lesson learned, I think you really need to be more careful about choosing friends in the future." "Yes, Mr. Lin. I should make friends with people like you from now on," Chen Yuanyuan said with a grin. "Really?" "Of course, it''s true." "Okay, then shouldn''t you try to improve your school grades as well, not by too much, just enough to not worry your mom?" Lin Tian could see that Chen Yuanyuan really didn''t need much worrying over her studies. "No problem, but Mr. Lin, if my grades go up, does that mean you won''t have to tutor me anymore?" This little girl, what was she thinking about all day? "Don''t worry, even if I''m not your tutor, I''ll still consider you my sister. But if you''re not obedient and well-behaved, then I won''t acknowledge you as my sister anymore." "I''ll definitely be obedient." At this moment, a system message appeared in Lin Tian''s mind. "Congratulations to the host for completing the task and receiving two Supernatural Points. You now have a total of ten Supernatural Points." With ten Supernatural Points, Lin Tian felt inexplicably excited; ten points were enough to create his own superpower. He didn''t rush to use them, not having any good ideas at the moment, he planned to save the Supernatural Points for now. After Yuanyuan''s mom came home in the evening, she found that her daughter had changed a lot, actually focusing on reading and doing homework. "It seems this tutor is doing a great job; he transformed Yuanyuan in just one day. I''ll give him a bonus next time he comes over." After finishing his day''s tutoring work, Lin Tian finally reaped some rewards in the evening. Holding Bu Mengting''s hand, he went out for a walk. "Lin Tian, how did you teach Yuanyuan? Yuanyuan''s mom just called, saying that Yuanyuan seems like a different person, not only obedient but also very proactive in studying. It''s incredible." The reason Bu Mengting gave this task to Lin Tian was naturally because she couldn''t bring about a change in Chen Yuanyuan herself. Especially when she learned that Chen Yuanyuan was actually very smart and studying was not at all difficult for her, but she deliberately refused to do well, choosing instead to act like a poor student. Bu Mengting didn''t know how to make Chen Yuanyuan change. But Lin Tian had managed to bring about such a significant change in Yuanyuan within just one day, which was simply unbelievable. "Can''t help it, a handsome teacher like me has tremendous influence on little girls of this age. Just a few words and the poor girl is utterly enchanted by me, willing to do anything I ask," Lin Tian said with a cheeky grin. "Stop bluffing me, just tell me, how did you tame that little girl? If you don''t, I''m heading back to the dorm," she threatened. Ever since Bu Mengting discovered that this tactic worked incredibly well on Lin Tian, she frequently used it to deal with him, and it never failed. "Oh, don''t go. We''ve just come out, let''s walk a bit more, Mengting, my little wife. It''s good for your health to move around in the evening," he teased. "Then tell me honestly, how did you manage to handle Yuanyuan?" "Alright, alright, I''ll tell you, isn''t that enough?" Lin Tian then told Bu Mengting how Yuanyuan had been tricked by Ma Xiaohong. "Ah, today''s students are really complicated." "Yeah." The two were just reflecting on this when Lin Tian''s phone rang. He pulled out his phone and glanced at it, noticing that it was Guo Rong, that foodie, calling him. "Guo Rong, why are you calling me at this time?" sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Lin Tian left the dorm, he had told Guo Rong that he might not come back that night. "Lin Tian, you, you better come back quickly." Guo Rong sounded very anxious, as if something had happened. "What happened exactly?" Lin Tian asked. He generally got along well with his roommates, especially with Guo Rong, with whom he often went out for barbecue. "Lanlan has been kidnapped." Guo Rong''s voice trembled with emotion. He had just started a relationship with Bai Ruolan a few days ago, and it wasn''t stable yet. But Guo Rong truly had deep feelings for Bai Ruolan. "Kidnapped? What happened?" Lin Tian was stunned, hearing from Guo Rong that Bai Ruolan had been kidnapped right in front of him. That was too brazen! "Lin Tian, just come back first. I feel like you''re the only one who can save Lanlan." Having spent much time with Lin Tian, Guo Rong was aware of how capable Lin Tian was. After Bai Ruolan was kidnapped, Guo Rong didn''t call the police immediately but called Lin Tian instead. Lin Tian hung up the phone and briefly explained the situation to Bu Mengting. "What are we waiting for then? Let''s hurry back to the school." Upon hearing that Bai Ruolan had been kidnapped, Bu Mengting also became very anxious. She knew from Lin Tian that Guo Rong had recently gotten very close to Bai Ruolan and even had intentions of playing matchmaker. Now that this had happened, Bu Mengting was really worried. The two hurried back to the school at top speed. When Lin Tian burst into the dorm, Guo Rong was pacing around the room like a frustrated fly. Seeing Lin Tian return, he immediately lunged at him, grabbing his shoulders. "Lin Tian, you must save Lanlan! "Save, of course I''ll save her. Hurry up and tell me where you were robbed." Lin Tian''s divination required some information to work. If he could know where Bai Ruolan was kidnapped, the divination could be effective. "It was at the barbecue restaurant. I invited Lanlan to have barbecue today, but just as we sat down, a car pulled up and a bunch of men in black suits jumped out, came right up to us, and took Lanlan away. I tried to go up and save Lanlan, but one of the men in black kicked me down to the ground. The guy was too strong, I took a good while to get up. But by then, Lanlan had been taken away." "What was Bai Ruolan''s reaction at the time?" Lin Tian asked, now feeling that this might not be a simple kidnapping case as described by Guo Rong. If these men in black were really kidnappers, Guo Rong would not have gotten away so easily. "At that time, Lanlan was very scared and panicked. You must save Lanlan, Lin Tian." Guo Rong said as his tears started to flow again. Lin Tian punched Guo Rong in the chest and glared at him. "What are you crying for? Men bleed but they don''t cry. Stop crying, or I won''t help you." Guo Rong immediately stopped crying, wiped the tears from his face, and joined Lin Tian in heading to the barbecue restaurant. Once there, Lin Tian took out three coins. Without any obvious movement, the three coins spun like tops and quickly settled down. After examining the divination, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. The divination showed that Bai Ruolan was not in immediate danger and even revealed her current location. "Guo Rong, you''re in luck. Lanlan is safe for now. I''ve figured out her location. Do you want to come along?" Clearly, Lin Tian was creating an opportunity for Guo Rong, who didn''t hesitate and immediately agreed to go together. Meanwhile, in a luxurious villa, Bai Ruolan was glaring angrily at a young girl. "You fool, you know this can cause trouble, don''t you?" "What trouble? You mean that fat guy? Sister, seriously, what do you see in that fatty?" "That''s my business, not yours," Bai Ruolan retorted with a cold glance. "As for you, you''ve been in trouble once before. Now instead of staying home safe, you''re still running around? Aren''t you afraid of being kidnapped again?" "Have you seen how many people are around me? There''s no way it will happen a second time." Chapter 349 - 321 Guo Rong Felt Inferior "You said Lanlan is in this villa?" Lin Tian and Guo Rong had come to a luxurious villa on the outside. "Yes, let''s go in." Just as Lin Tian moved to walk forward, he was stopped by Guo Rong. "Are you crazy? Inside are kidnappers who don''t care about their lives. You''re just going to walk in there as bold as brass? Aren''t you afraid something will happen?" "What''s going to happen?" "I know you''re capable, but Lanlan is in their hands." Guo Rong, this foodie, was now completely flustered and didn''t notice the lack of a single tense expression on Lin Tian''s face. According to the divination, this time there would be alarm without danger. "How else are we going to save Lanlan?" "We should observe first and come up with a solid plan, like" Guo Rong''s imagination took flight, concocting a myriad of plans for stealthily infiltrating the villa, but Lin Tian was already impatient and walked straight over. "Sir, this is a private villa, you can''t go in!" Just at the entrance, they were stopped by two men dressed in black suits. "My friend is inside, I need to go and check on her." Lin Tian had a smile on his face, but those two men in black had no intention of stepping aside. Guo Rong followed nervously. "Do you know who we are? You dare to stop us? Do you still want to keep your jobs?" Upon hearing Guo Rong''s imposing words, the two men in black were suddenly uncertain about what to do. What if Lin Tian and Guo Rong really were some big shots? However, judging by the two men''s attire, they didn''t really look like big shots! "What are you looking at? Judging by appearances, let me tell you, I''ll count to three, and if you haven''t stepped aside by then, I guarantee you''ll all be out of here." Lin Tian didn''t expect Guo Rong would pull such a move; he was amused and watched the commotion from the side. "How about this, you two tell us your names, and we''ll go in and report it. If you truly are the master''s honored guests, we will naturally let you in." "Report my ass!" Unable to hold back, Guo Rong charged inside, but the two men in black wouldn''t let him do as he pleased; they blocked him from the left and the right. Holding Guo Rong''s arms, they were just about to throw him out. At that moment, Lin Tian made his move, lightly casting two palms, and the two men in black went down limply. "You, you killed them?" Guo Rong was immediately shell-shocked, a sense of inexplicable fear creeping up in his heart. "No, they''re just knocked out. Let''s go in now." The two had just entered the villa when suddenly they were blinded by a burst of glaring lights. After the lights went out, black-clad men appeared from all around, each holding a gun pointed at Lin Tian and Guo Rong. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Who are you two?" One of the leaders asked coldly. Faced with so many people, so many guns trained on him, Guo Rong almost collapsed to the ground in fear. However, that didn''t happen, because he held onto Lin Tian''s shoulder, preventing himself from falling. "We are honored guests of your master!" The fatty spoke with fear in his heart but still yelled out. "Still not telling the truth to the very end? Fine, then. Break a leg on each of them and throw them out." All the men in black immediately aimed their guns at Lin Tian''s and Guo Rong''s legs, with Guo Rong crying out in panic. Just as the men in black were about to shoot, a cold voice suddenly rang out. "Stop!" Two young girls walked out of the villa, one of whom was naturally Bai Ruolan, looking at Guo Rong with concern. It appeared that Guo Rong''s unrequited love was not one-sided after all; Bai Ruolan also seemed to have feelings for him. The other girl ran over and threw herself directly into Lin Tian''s arms. "Master, we meet again." Master! Guo Rong and Bai Ruolan were petrified, and the surrounding men in black inhaled sharply. This man was actually the young lady''s master? They had just stopped him outside the villa and pointed guns at him. "Put the guns away." The leader of the men in black immediately ordered the others to put their guns down and ran over to Lin Tian and the group. "Miss, we didn''t know" "That''s enough, no need to say anything. Collect your salary tomorrow, and then you can leave." Bai Xiaoluo was too lazy to talk to these people; her mind was filled with Lin Tian alone. The concoctions this mysterious organization had developed were truly terrifying, the effects too strong. "Master, why did you come? I wasn''t prepared at all." "A friend of mine was captured and brought here, so I came to check. It wasn''t you who captured her, was it?" "Ah? Are you talking about Sister Ruolan? You''ve misunderstood, I invited Sister Ruolan over. I''m Sister Ruolan''s cousin." Hearing Bai Xiaoluo say this, Lin Tian immediately understood. They both had the surname Bai; it wasn''t strange that they were related. "Xiaoluo, why are you calling Lin Tian ''Master''?" The most surprised of all had to be Bai Ruolan. Though she was also from the Bai Family, her status was nowhere near that of Bai Xiaoluo. Bai Xiaoluo was the true heiress of the Bai Family, and now she was actually addressing Lin Tian as her master. Bai Ruolan had to figure out what was going on. "Oh, I made a bet with Bai Xiaoluo, and she lost, so now she has to call me master every time she sees me." Feeling smug about his scheme, Lin Tian immediately thought of another mischievous idea. "Is that true, Xiaoluo?" Bai Ruolan looked at Bai Xiaoluo and Lin Tian with suspicion. Her instincts told her that things were definitely not that simple. But Bai Xiaoluo responded seriously. "It''s because I lost a bet. Ah, if only I had known not to gamble." Bai Xiaoluo was quick to react, immediately playing along with Lin Tian''s story. "Lanlan, so you weren''t kidnapped? It was just your cousin inviting you over to play?" Bai Ruolan still didn''t quite believe it, and just at that moment, Guo Rong came over to talk to her. Love is indeed a magical thing; Bai Ruolan herself didn''t know why she started to have feelings for a fat man. "You thought I was kidnapped?" "I... I was very anxious. I hurried to find Lin Tian and asked for his help. Lanlan, knowing that you''re alright makes me relieved." Guo Rong was not really good at speaking, but to Bai Ruolan''s ears, his words felt very comforting. If Guo Rong didn''t truly like her, he certainly wouldn''t have been so anxious. "Xiaoluo, look at the trouble you''ve caused. Next time you do something like this, I''m really going to be mad at you." "I was just playing around. You know how it is, I''m constantly followed by a bunch of people these days, it''s so boring." After the previous incident, the Bai Family had taken Bai Xiaoluo''s security much more seriously. No matter where Bai Xiaoluo was, she was surrounded by a dozen highly skilled bodyguards. "So you resort to bothering your sister when you''re bored?" "I missed my sister. Alright, alright, let''s not all stand around, let''s go inside. Master, have you had dinner yet?" Lin Tian, who had been in a hurry, hadn''t actually eaten breakfast. He had planned to go for a walk with Bu Mengting before eating. But then Guo Rong called for help, and he ended up here. "Perfect, let''s have dinner together." Soon, the four of them were seated at the table. Guo Rong was a bit reserved as he had only realized after coming to the villa that Bai Ruolan was from a rich family, which made him feel somewhat inferior. During the meal, Guo Rong was extra careful, afraid of making a mistake. "Master, try this, it''s really good." "Master, this one is nice too..." "Master..." On the contrary, Lin Tian received special attention from Bai Xiaoluo, her behavior perfectly fitting that of a dedicated maid. Bai Ruolan watched them more and more suspiciously, feeling that there was an unusual relationship between Bai Xiaoluo and Lin Tian. "Guo Rong, don''t you think there''s something off about Lin Tian and my little sister Xiaoluo?" She took the opportunity to ask Guo Rong in a low voice. "Ah, what''s wrong with them?" Guo Rong, preoccupied with his fear of not being good enough for Bai Ruolan and worried that their relationship might not work out, wasn''t paying much attention to Lin Tian and Bai Xiaoluo. "Look, my sister keeps calling Lin Tian ''master''." "Isn''t that because she lost a bet?" "You really are a pig-headed fool!" Bai Ruolan exclaimed in irritation, but her words unexpectedly hurt Guo Rong deeply. "Right, I''m a pig-headed fool. I... I''m going back to the dormitory." Saying this, Guo Rong went to find Lin Tian, declaring he wanted to return to the dormitory. Bai Xiaoluo, of course, didn''t want Lin Tian to leave; as Lin Tian''s little maid, she naturally wanted to spend more time with him. Lin Tian noticed that Guo Rong wasn''t in a good mood, and besides, he didn''t want to stay with Bai Xiaoluo any longer since it had already aroused Bai Ruolan''s suspicions. "Xiaoluo, we''re going back to the dormitory. If we''re late, the dormitory will lock, and we won''t be able to get in." Lin Tian left the villa with Guo Rong. Bai Ruolan pulled Bai Xiaoluo to sit on the couch. "Xiaoluo, tell me the truth. What exactly is going on between you and Lin Tian?" "Sis, what could be going on? He''s my savior, and I lost a bet to him." "Savior?" Bai Ruolan wasn''t aware of Lin Tian''s previous rescue of Bai Xiaoluo. Bai Xiaoluo recounted the story to Bai Ruolan, of course, adding the part about the bet herself. "Lin Tian is indeed impressive. During our last outdoor activity, we might have died if not for him. But don''t you start having feelings for Lin Tian. I''ve heard that the guy already has two girls, and he often takes them both to hotels." Bai Ruolan had a good impression of Lin Tian, but she didn''t like the fact that he was in love with two women at the same time at all. "Don''t worry, he''s just my savior. No, not right, he''s also my master." Bai Ruolan simply couldn''t grasp the true meaning behind Bai Xiaoluo''s words. "Guo Rong, what''s wrong with you, boy? Bai Ruolan is fine, so why the long face?" After leaving the villa, Lin Tian and Guo Rong caught a cab back to school. "Lin Tian, do you think I''m not good enough for Bai Ruolan? I only found out today that she''s a rich beauty. Am I just a toad lusting after a swan''s flesh?" This time, Guo Rong felt extremely inferior. He really liked Bai Ruolan, but when he realized the great disparity between them, he was overcome with a profound sense of insecurity. Chapter 350 - 322: The Fickle Radish "What do you mean ''not worthy''? When it comes to love, there''s no such thing as being worthy or unworthy. The key is to have confidence." Lin Tian had also noticed that Bai Ruolan came from no ordinary family background. However, he felt Guo Rong shouldn''t give up so early, especially since Bai Ruolan seemed to have a fondness for him. "I''m fat and ugly, and a mere ''loser''just a toad. I think my chances with Lanlan are probably gone." Guo Rong was indeed self-aware, and Lin Tian sensed that Guo Rong seemed to be planning on bowing out himself. "Guo Rong, you''re being too unreliable. You think you''re not worthy of Bai Ruolan, so you just give up? I see that Bai Ruolan has feelings for you too, which means she doesn''t look down on you." "Hey, Lin Tian, what should I do now? If you were in my situation, what would you do?" Me? Lin Tian thought about itif it were him, he would definitely strive to better himself, make a name for himself. Then there wouldn''t be any question of being worthy or not. "Obviously, you should strive to better yourself and become someone who is worthy of her." "Lin Tian, you''re right. I shouldn''t feel inferior. I should strive and work hard to become a man who is worthy of Lanlan." Back at school, Lin Tian originally planned to take Guo Rong for some barbecue, but Guo Rong said he wanted to start striving from now on and went straight back to the dorm. Lin Tian then called Bu Mengting to come out. "Mengting, my little wifey! I''m at the barbecue place, come join me." "No, you''re definitely up to no good." Bu Mengting''s voice carried a hint of laughter, clearly jesting with Lin Tian. "Fine, if you don''t come, forget it. I''ll call Shen Mengyi. She''s been feeling down lately; it would be good to cheer her up." Lin Tian intentionally brought up Shen Mengyi, and Bu Mengting instantly couldn''t resist anymore. "You dare! You fickle-hearted radish, I''m coming right now. If you dare to invite Shen Mengyi over, I''ll ignore you forever." It wasn''t long before Bu Mengting came rushing over. Today, Bu Mengting was wearing a beige, long-sleeve T-shirt dress.. It covered her entire bottom, and what she wore inside was invisible, but her legs, wrapped in black tights, were eye-catching. From a distance, Lin Tian couldn''t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva. Since starting university, Mengting, my little wifey, had become more and more fashionable, dressing in increasingly sophisticated ways. This outfit was simply fatally tempting. Along the way, it attracted the gaze of quite a few men. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Mengting, my little wifey, over here!" Lin Tian waved to Bu Mengting, immediately drawing several jealous stares. Bu Mengting also hurried over and sat right next to Lin Tian, pinching him hard on the waist. "Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" Lin Tian cried out in pain, and only then did Bu Mengting let go. "That''s for carelessly yelling out. With so many people around, why do you yell ''my little wifey''? Next time, if you yell like that again, I''ll pinch off a piece of flesh from you." "I wasn''t yelling carelessly, Mengting, my little wifey. Aren''t you my little wifey?" "You can call that when it''s just the two of us, but with so many people around, calling me that makes others think I''m ''the other woman''. Don''t shout like that next time, got it?" Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a meaningful look, oozing charm in just a moment. Lin Tian hadn''t noticed, but the slightly green Bu Mengting had gradually become more enchanting, heading in the direction of a national beauty. "Of course, you''re not ''the other woman''; you are my little wifey." Lin Tian immediately put his hand on Bu Mengting''s waist, she squirmed to break free, but couldn''t. "Let go, it''s so annoying, others are watching." "I want them to see, or else with your beauty, they''ll all have designs on you. Now, by doing this, they all know you''re taken and won''t have designs on you." "You and your devious ideas. By the way, about the tutoring I did for Yuanyuan last time, thanks to you. I think you were born for this tutoring work; want me to hook you up with a few more gigs?" Lin Tian thought Bu Mengting was joking, but seeing her serious face, it didn''t seem like it. "Mengting, my little wifey, how much money can tutoring bring in? It''s too much hassle. For a man as brilliant and handsome as me, tutoring is such a waste. I need to go save the world." "Alright then, go save the world. I''m heading back to the dorm." Bu Mengting made as if to leave, and Lin Tian quickly grabbed hold. "Saving the world begins with those close to you; I think the beauty before me needs saving first." "Shameless!" ** In the Zhang family''s living room, a young man bearing a resemblance to Zhang Wenbin stood before a group of elders. Zhang Wendong, due to Wendbin''s death, had previously designed a trap for Lin Tian, not knowing Lin Tian was so formidable that he even sent a message back to Zhang Wendong. "Dad, this Lin Tian is way too arrogant. He simply doesn''t put our Zhang Family in his eyes. Wendbin did nothing but help Li Guan with a few things, and Lin Tian killed him for it. Our Zhang Family can''t just ignore this, we must annihilate Lin Tian." At this moment, the one sitting in the master seat was the family head of the Zhang Family, Zhang Licheng, father of Zhang Wendong and Zhang Wenbin. Zhang Licheng had a square face, pale and beardless, though around fifty years old, he looked in his prime. "We''ve already known about Wendbin''s issue. That Lin Tian even dared to kill Li Guan, indeed he''s too arrogant. However, such a fierce man, we must have a thorough plan. Wendong, didn''t you already take action a few days ago? Describe what transpired." Although Zhang Licheng appeared refined and scholarly, there was nothing in the Zhang Family that could be hidden from him. Zhang Wendong thought his actions had been clandestine, but his father had known all along. He immediately recounted the trap set for Lin Tian last time. "It seems this Lin Tian is not easy to deal with. Wendong even tried to poison him, yet he was totally fine. I think we should delay this matter. When Li Family''s people arrive, we should join hands with them." A middle-aged man who resembled Zhang Licheng by about seventy to eighty percent spoke up first. This was Zhang Licheng''s brother, Zhang Ligong. "Ligong is right, I think we should leave Lin Tian alone for now." The others agreed, all except for one person whose expression was particularly grim. This person was clearly the oldest among those present, his hair and beard entirely white. Zhang Yuanming, Zhang Licheng''s second uncle. "How did our Zhang Family produce such a bunch of wastes? Wendbin was killed by that brat, and you all can still bear it? Maybe our Zhang Family members should just stay indoors and hide like turtles." "Second uncle, that Lin Tian is really troublesome. Furthermore, if we wait for the Li Family, we can also bring our relationship with them a bit closer." "Zhang Ligong, you coward. Do you know why I didn''t choose you when you challenged your brother for leadership before? Because you lack the guts." Zhang Yuanming''s temper was very explosive, and he started cursing while pointing at Zhang Ligong''s nose. The other few wanted to speak up, but seeing the situation, they immediately closed their mouths. "Second uncle, please, sit down first." Zhang Licheng stood up. "Second uncle is right, we, the Zhang Family, cannot wait. If we wait for the Li Family to arrive before we act, in others'' eyes, our Zhang Family will really become a vassal of the Li Family. Moreover, in the eyes of the Li Family, wouldn''t all of us in the Zhang Family become useless? We must annihilate Lin Tian, and we must do it before the Li Family members arrive." Upon hearing Zhang Licheng''s words, everyone felt he was very rational, and they nodded in agreement. Only Zhang Ligong was unconvinced, having investigated Lin Tian before. He felt that provoking such an unfathomable enemy was not wise. Especially since this matter was stirred up by the good-for-nothing Zhang Wenbin, he really didn''t want to get involved. "Big brother, I still stick to my opinion. We better leave Lin Tian alone, but if we do move, it must yield results." "Ligong is right, Wendong, your previous lack of preparation is why we''re in this mess. Now that we''ve alerted him, if we act again, we must resolve it in one stroke." A murderous aura appeared on Zhang Licheng''s face. ** At school, ever since Guo Rong heard Lin Tian''s words, he had become a completely different person, burrowing in the dorm to bury himself in books after classes. "Foodie turned studious, aiming to be a top student?" Feng Jiabao, who rarely returned to the dorm, was surprised by the sight of a frenzied Guo Rong. Lin Tian of course knew the backstory; he shook his head. "Guo Rong is striving to improve himself. In ancient times, Wu Sangui was driven by passion for Chen Yuanyuan to defect by letting the Qing forces into the Pass. Now, the foodie Guo Rong is striving for Lanlan, to win a beauty''s smile." "Lanlan? Who is that? Guo Rong, when did you hook up and not even share with your brothers." Feng Jiabao perked up in interest. Among the four in the dorm, Lin Tao found a Sword Dao beauty, and although Feng Jiabao didn''t have a steady girlfriend, he was never short of women. Lin Tian went without saying. Only Guo Rong, who was both overweight and a homebody, had somehow also managed to get a girlfriend, naturally sparking great interest in Feng Jiabao. "Can you two not disturb my study? If you want to talk, take it outside." It was unclear whether Guo Rong was too embarrassed and pretending, or if he was really in the zone, but he actually told Lin Tian and Feng Jiabao to talk outside. Feng Jiabao and Lin Tian exchanged glances and burst into laughter. "Guo Rong, burying yourself in books like this is dangerous. How about this weekend I organize an activity. Lin Tian, call out the girls from your wife''s dorm. We can go cycling in Wu''an." "Sure, Guo Rong, you''ve been cooped up in the dorm for days; come out and have some fun." Lin Tian naturally raised his hand in agreement, but Guo Rong was not swayed at all. "You guys go have fun. I feel the urgency of time now, I can''t afford to waste a single minute." These words left Lin Tian and Feng Jiabao stunned. However, they did not give up on this outing because of Guo Rong. "Guo Rong, this is your choice not to go. Don''t blame us later." Chapter 351 - 323: Combining Work and Rest Although Guo Rong wasn''t going, Feng Jiabao had no plans to give up on the event. "Lin Tian, have a word with your wife. Once the beauties from your wife''s dorm room show up, I refuse to believe that Guo Rong won''t be tempted." Lin Tian found an opportunity to attend class with Bu Mengting. The management of university classrooms tends to be loose, and sometimes teachers don''t even bother to check if all the students are present. It''s common for some students to skip classes, and most of them aren''t there for the education, their intentions not as pure as Lin Tian''s. "Why aren''t you attending your own classes, Lin Tian? You''re not trying to distract me from studying, are you?" Bu Mengting was originally seated with Huahua, but when Lin Tian arrived, Huahua moved to the side. This quiet girl seemed to have some reservations about Lin Tian. "No, it''s just that I have something to discuss with you." "What is it? Spit it out." Bu Mengting shifted her seat slightly to the side. Despite usually being lively, she was much more reserved in the classroom, surrounded by her classmates. Lin Tian didn''t care about these matters; his reason for coming to see Bu Mengting was half to talk about the weekend plans and half to assert his claim. Bu Mengting is mine; you all might as well give up. "So here''s the thingour dorm boss, Feng Jiabao, you know him, right?" "Of course, he even came to cheer for me at the last swimming competition." Bu Mengting had a lasting impression of Feng Jiabao, who had even made a bet with one of the sisters from Bu Mengting''s dorm and lost. "Our boss feels that studying has been pretty dull lately. Balance between work and play is necessary, so, this weekend, our boss has decided to organize a cycling tour around Wu''an. Mengting, my little wife, gather all the girls from your dorm. Let''s all go together." "Cycling tour around Wu''an? You guys really come up with some wild ideas, but I actually haven''t ridden a bicycle in a long time. No, I don''t want to ride a bike. I''ll sit in your car like we used to." The past? Lin Tian thought back to the times in high school when he used to take Bu Mengting to and from school. "Fine, just don''t forget to mention it to your roommates." "I can tell them, but I can''t guarantee they will all come back." Bu Mengting knew one of her sisters had a disagreement with Feng Jiabao, but Lin Tian didn''t mind. "Just spread the word. If they want to come, great; if not, no pressure. The important thing is everyone enjoys themselves." Lin Tian was somewhat aware of the situation and didn''t press the matter. "Alright, I got it. You''re done, right? Leave as soon as you''re finished talking." "Leave? Come on, the teacher already entered the classroom. If I leave now, wouldn''t that be disrespectful?" Lin Tian pointed at the lectern, where indeed a bespectacled teacher had already started the lecture. With no choice, Bu Mengting solemnly warned Lin Tian. "Be good during class, no funny business." Unfortunately, Bu Mengting''s words were to no effect, as Lin Tian was far from well-behaved. He troubled Bu Mengting so much during the lesson, she practically heard none of what the teacher said. After settling things with Bu Mengting, Lin Tian went to report back to Feng Jiabao. "Boss, I''ve taken care of things with my wife. Did you sort out the bicycles?" "Sorting out the bicycles is easy. The problem now is that the dorm''s spirit is scattered." Feng Jiabao looked annoyed, and Lin Tian thought something serious had happened. "What''s the situation?" "That guy Guo Rong says he won''t go no matter what, and Lin Tao told me he''s not coming either." With only four people in the dorm, Guo Rong not going, and Lin Tao also not going, it was no wonder Feng Jiabao was talking about a lack of unity. "My wife also said that not everyone from her dorm might be able to come." Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We''ll take whoever we can get. Her dorm is full of beauties, but that can be a good or a bad thingsome beauties are better off not coming." It seemed Feng Jiabao also remembered the last incident, so Lin Tian didn''t comment further. "Well, let''s just go with whoever can make it." After finalizing plans with Feng Jiabao, Lin Tian went to seek out Shen Mengyi to see if she would join them. After calling Shen Mengyi, he found out she was in the library. Ever since she resigned as the president of the Broadcasting Club, Shen Mengyi went through a period of demotivation, but now she seemed to follow a routine similar to Guo Rong''sclasses, after-class reading, and returning to the dorm. Her life had become extremely regular. When Lin Tian rushed to the library, he was reminded of the peaceful reading atmosphere it offered. Of course, some were not so studious, holding a book while admiring the beauties instead. Lin Tian had done this before and was, in fact, on his way to do it again. When he found Shen Mengyi, she was engrossed in reading "How the Steel Was Tempered." Lin Tian had read the book when he was younger, but honestly, he didn''t get into it. It started from Pavel''s childhood and was as bland as an account book. Lin Tian didn''t last more than a few days before he ditched it for "Outlaws of the Marsh" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Upon comparison, Lin Tian found that the four great Chinese classics were much more enjoyable, especially "Outlaws of the Marsh," which was exciting from the very beginning and drew the reader in. Shen Mengyi was wearing a white knit sweater today, very loose, yet it still managed to accentuate her exquisite figure. Paired with it, a pair of blue jeanssimple but not plain. The legs of the jeans were tight, long, and straight. Lin Tian randomly pulled a book from the shelf and plonked himself down opposite Shen Mengyi. Mengyi was completely engrossed in her book. Lin Tian intended to call out to her, but remembering they were in the library, he thought better of it and decided to follow the rules. Without making any noise, he casually flipped open his book and propped up his hands, staring appreciatively at Shen Mengyi. Mengyi''s bangs were in the trendy straight-across style, entirely obscuring her forehead and making her large eyes especially striking. Her face was the epitome of the classic melon seed shape, and Lin Tian continued to glance over, catching sight of Mengyi''s fair neck. At that moment, as if sensing his gaze, Mengyi lifted her head and saw Lin Tian. She looked like she was about to speak, then remembering they were in the library, she quickly covered her mouth with her hand. Then she smiled at Lin Tian, grabbed a piece of paper, and after scribbling a few words, handed it to him. Another note. Taking it from her, Lin Tian observed that Shen Mengyi''s handwriting was delicate and neat, fitting the standard for a girl''s. "Did you come especially to find me?" "Yeah. I specifically came to see the beautiful Shen." The two of them started to communicate using notes. Lin Tian wrote about the cycling activity this weekend, but Shen Mengyi thought it over and didn''t agree. Clearly, the last outdoor event had left a bad memory for Mengyi, and it seemed she hadn''t quite come out from its shadow yet. Lin Tian didn''t press the issue and after sitting with Mengyi for a while, left. In the evening, Bu Mengting took the initiative to call Lin Tian, and they arranged to meet up for a walk. "Mengting, have you talked to your dorm mates about the weekend plans?" "I did, but only Guo''er and I will be going back." "Just the two of you?" Lin Tian thought it was a coincidence as only two people, including him, were available in his dorm. Two boys and two girls seemed just right. "What? You think that''s too few?" "No, there are also two of us in our dorm. Just me and our boss, Feng Jiabao. Who''s from your dorm?" "Guo''er." Guo''er, Lin Tian had a solid impression of her. She was a bit taller than Bu Mengting. But her figure and appearance were top-notch, the most distinctive thing about Guo''er was her tranquil demeanor. "Is she the quiet girl who''s often with you?" "Yeah, the one who was sitting next to me this morning, but then you came and scared her away." Mengting mentioned this in passing, her lips curling into a slight smirk as if she found it amusing. "What''s that about? What do you mean ''scared her away''? As a suave guy like me, there''s no way I would scare off girls." "How could you not? Let me tell you, in Guo''er''s mind, you''re a playboy, a wastrel scoundrel." Lin Tian was suddenly bewildered. He hadn''t had much interaction with Guo''er, so why did she have such an image of him? "Mengting, my dear, you better stay away from that girl in the future. She''s got issues with her character." "What are you talking about? Guo''er is kind-hearted and a really good person." "Really good? How many times have I met her? And she slanders me like this?" Lin Tian argued indignantly. He had met Guo''er just a few times and couldn''t understand why she would perceive him as a wastrel scoundrel. "Guo''er saw you flirting with Shen Mengyi last time. I think Guo''er''s right, you are a playboy, a wastrel scoundrel who can''t walk straight when he sees a beauty." "Mengting, my dear, I can''t control what others say, but if you keep talking nonsense, I''ll have to sort you out." "And how will you do that?" Bu Mengting gave Lin Tian a dismissive glance, but he suddenly moved in close and lifted her into his arms. "Ah, what are you doing? Put me down!" "Nope, today I''m going to teach you a lesson." After struggling for a bit without success, Bu Mengting let Lin Tian carry her into the hotel. With the weekend approaching, Lin Tian and Feng Jiabao touched base. Guo Rong was indeed very resolute, refusing to join at all. As for Lin Tao, well, he gave up the entire forest for one big tree. "Lin Tian, how many people are coming from your girlfriend''s side? I''ve sorted out the cycling thing today." Feng Jiabao didn''t let the small number of participants discourage him from continuing with the event. "Two, just like us." "Two? Who''s the other person?" "Guo''er." "Great, that''s really good. I remember now, that''s the quiet beauty, right? Tsk tsk, it''s good that there are fewer people; it makes my target clear." Seeing Feng Jiabao so eager, it seemed he was preparing to pursue Guo''er. "That quiet beauty is quite a smart cookie," Lin Tian kindly reminded him, but Feng Jiabao dismissed the concern. "How would I know if I don''t try?" Chapter 352 - 324: The Blink of Life and Death Feng Jiabao looked utterly confident, and Lin Tian didn''t know what else to say. He thought to himself that Feng Jiabao was the real playboy and spoiled bad boy. "Oh, about the bicycle, make sure it has a rear seat. My wife wants to sit behind me." "That''s a great idea, I might as well get two, so Guo''er can sit behind me." Feng Jiabao, true to his name, was really clever. In a blink, the weekend arrived, and Lin Tian and Feng Jiabao each pushed a bicycle to the school''s back gate, which was the agreed-upon meeting spot. About fifteen minutes later, Bu Mengting and Zhang Guo''er came out hand in hand. "Why did you guys only get two bicycles?" Seeing only two bicycles, Bu Mengting was slightly dissatisfied. She could ride with Lin Tian, but what about Zhang Guo''er? "Mengting, my little wife, didn''t you want to ride with me? I thought since it''s just the four of us, we might as well save expenses and just get two bicycles." Feng Jiabao squinted at Zhang Guo''er, who was a type of beauty that grows on you. At first glance, she seemed slightly less appealing than Bu Mengting, but the more you looked, the prettier she got. "Save expenses? As far as I know, the bit of money for renting bicycles isn''t a big deal for you guys. I''m fine with it. What about Guo''er?" Zhang Guo''er''s brow furrowed noticeably. She had planned to cycle around Wu''an today, not just sit. Although Feng Jiabao was tall and strong, Zhang Guo''er had heard about Feng Jiabao''s notorious reputation, which was even worse than Lin Tian''s. "Guo''er, you ride with the boss, okay?" Lin Tian went all out to help Feng Jiabao this time. Feng Jiabao immediately put on a gentlemanly smile, walked up to Zhang Guo''er, and extended his hand in invitation. "Please, Miss Guo''er, get on." "No, I came here to cycle around Wu''an. How about this: I''ll ride with Mengting, and you two can ride together." Zhang Guo''er decisively snatched the bicycle from Feng Jiabao''s hands. Bu Mengting glared hard at Lin Tian and promptly got on Zhang Guo''er''s bicycle. "Boss, no questions asked, this time I''ve really helped you all the way. You should carry me, right?" "That''s not right, Lin Tian, you''ve already called me boss, you should carry me." "Hey, I''m saying boss, you can''t just abandon me halfway across the river. How about we do rock-paper-scissors?" This time Feng Jiabao''s greed got the better of him, wanting to get close to Zhang Guo''er, but his scheme didn''t succeed, and the two men had to ride on a single bicycle. "Rock-paper-scissors, then, rock-paper-scissors. I''m not afraid of you." Feng Jiabao was not intimidated, but if he had known Lin Tian could do divination, he definitely wouldn''t have agreed to play rock-paper-scissors with him. Lin Tian quietly twirled three coins in his palm and, after a round of divination, was filled with confidence. "Rock-paper-scissors!" Feng Jiabao threw rock, while Lin Tian threw paper and won immediately. "Best two out of three." Seeing that he had lost right away, Feng Jiabao was not convinced and immediately demanded a best-of-three matchup. But Lin Tian didn''t give him a chance and immediately sat down on the rear seat. "Quit your squabbling, our wives are already far ahead." Reluctantly, Feng Jiabao started pedaling. Though Feng Jiabao was tall and strong, which gave him some advantage, the combined weight of the two men was much more than that of Bu Mengting and Zhang Guo''er, who had left earlier. However, he didn''t take long to catch up. It was also possible that Zhang Guo''er was intentionally slowing down to wait. "Hey Guo''er, it''s just a bike ride. No need to be so serious about it. If you sit behind me and hold my waist, that could also be a sweet memory, right?" Feng Jiabao was indeed thick-skinned, while Zhang Guo''er kept a straight face. "Spoiled bad boy, I''m not going to give you guys any chances." "Haha, you two had bad intentions from the start, trying to take advantage of our Guo''er. You''re still too naive." Bu Mengting added fuel to the fire from behind. "Look, do you know how long it takes to tour around Wu''an? I''m just worried you girls might not have the stamina. This is a job for us men. Right, Lin Tian?" Feng Jiabao was right, the area of Wu''an City was not small. To tour around it once at the current pace could take more than a day. "Exactly, exactly." Lin Tian immediately chimed in, as he was hoping to relive the beautiful moments of high school, being able to carry Bu Mengting. "Don''t worry, the two of us can take turns riding." At this moment, Bu Mengting began to sing a different tune, which made Lin Tian''s teeth itch. Suddenly, Lin Tian felt uneasy. He had experience with his premonition ability and knew it was sending a warning. But what could be dangerous about cycling on the road? Lin Tian looked around and suddenly saw a large truck coming at breakneck speed ahead. This is bad! Although they were currently on the side of the road, Lin Tian had a premonition that the truck was coming straight for them. He jumped off the bicycle and kicked Bu Mengting and Zhang Guo''er''s bike, sending both girls, along with the bike, flying to the side of the road. "Lin Tian, have you gone mad?" Feng Jiabao was utterly baffled, yet Lin Tian didn''t speak and chased for a few steps, grabbed the bicycle, and with one forceful pull, Feng Jiabao and the bicycle flew to the roadside. Having done all this, the truck indeed came charging over; had Lin Tian hesitated, it was likely that all four of them would have been overturned by the truck. Just as Lin Tian was about to drive away, he suddenly felt something unusual behind him. The moment he turned his head, he felt a massive force hit his legs, and then his whole body was sent flying, making intimate contact with the truck. A car unexpectedly hit Lin Tian from behind into the truck. The truck then collided with the car and flipped over. The load of sand in the truck spilled all over, burying both the car and Lin Tian. From a distance, Zhang Wendong sat in a Rolls-Royce, silently watching everything, his lips slightly curled up into a sinister smile. "Lin Tian!" Bu Mengting was the first to get up. Just now, she was kicked to the roadside by Lin Tian but felt a force envelop her, leaving her unharmed. Knowing Lin Tian well, she immediately thought that he was protecting them. But as she got up from the ground, she saw Lin Tian being hit by the car into the truck. "Don''t be rash!" Feng Jiabao also got up from the ground, finally understanding that Lin Tian''s abnormal behavior was to save himself. "Both vehicles are unstable now, if you go there, it''s dangerous." At this moment, the entire truck had flipped onto its side, and the car was directly buried in sand; Lin Tian was probably also buried underneath. It was a person who would think that at this moment, Lin Tian''s chances of survival were slim. "Move aside!" Bu Mengting held back her tears, but she didn''t let them fall. She believed that Lin Tian wouldn''t die. Lin Tian was so formidable, how could he possibly die? She refused to believe Lin Tian was dead. "Lin Tian won''t die, move aside!" "Hit by two vehicles, now he is probably not even human-shaped, Bu Mengting, you need to stay calm," Feng Jiabao still didn''t move aside, instead he yelled at Guo''er. "Quick, hold Bu Mengting, it''s not safe here now, it might explode." Feng Jiabao wasn''t being alarmist; after the two vehicles collided, an explosion was indeed likely, and getting close was indeed dangerous. Guo''er quickly grabbed Bu Mengting, she didn''t speak and just held Bu Mengting tightly. "Let go of me! Lin Tian won''t die..." Bu Mengting struggled furiously. Seeing Bu Mengting tightly grabbed by Guo''er, Feng Jiabao quickly took out his phone to call the police and dial 120. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Is that girl named Bu Mengting?" From afar, at this point, Zhang Wendong sat in the back seat of the car, using binoculars to watch the events unfolding before him. His first plan against Lin Tian had failed, and this time he was more cautious, stopping his car a good distance away. The drivers of the truck and the small car had both been poisoned in advance by him, to prevent Lin Tian''s counterattack, Zhang Wendong had made thorough preparations. "Correct, she''s one of Lin Tian''s women." "One of them?" Zhang Wendong thought of his previous failure, his face twisted with ferocity. But just as he finished speaking, he suddenly widened his eyes, exclaiming: "This is impossible!" "Bang!" With a loud noise, the sand pile suddenly burst open, and a person jumped out, covered in blood. "It''s Lin Tian, it''s Lin Tian, I knew he''d be fine!" Bu Mengting had been watching intently, the first to spot Lin Tian emerging. Feng Jiabao had just finished calling the police, and facing away, turned around to see a blood-covered figure. "Guo''er, let go of me, Lin Tian is fine." Bu Mengting broke free from Guo''er''s restraining grasp and threw herself towards Lin Tian, who at that moment had bloodshot eyes and was drenched in blood. He indeed nearly died just now, but he directly exchanged for three bottles of Healing Water from the system. His injuries were indeed severe, but the three bottles of Healing Water completely healed Lin Tian. At this moment, he had only seven Supernatural Points left, secretly glad that he hadn''t used up those ten Supernatural Points directly. "Lin Tian, are you alright?" Bu Mengting, disregarding the blood on Lin Tian, embraced him. "I''m fine, Mengting, wait here, I have something to take care of." Lin Tian''s gaze fixed on a car in the distance. As soon as he came out, he had already noticed that both the truck driver and the car driver were dead. But they didn''t die from the crash but from poisoning. Using divination, he pinpointed Zhang Wendong''s location. "Why do I feel like he''s looking over here?" At that moment, Zhang Wendong, holding the binoculars, began to tremble. Lin Tian, hit back and forth by two vehicles, was still alive; was he Superman? And through the binoculars, he saw that Lin Tian''s gaze seemed to be fixed on his car. Chapter 353 - 325 Zhang Family Panic ``` "Drive, get out of here." The moment the telescope touched Lin Tian''s eyes, Zhang Wendong finally confirmed that Lin Tian was looking at him. Seeing Lin Tian''s face dyed red with blood, even his eyes were red, Zhang Wendong felt as if he was being targeted by a demon. His body suddenly turned cold, and he shouted at the driver. The driver reacted quickly, starting the car the instant he heard Zhang Wendong''s voice. Unfortunately, no matter how fast he was, he wasn''t as fast as Lin Tian who had activated his ''Neural Response Speed'' superpower. The few dozen meters Lin Tian crossed in under four secondsno, less than four secondsbrought him right in front of Zhang Wendong. "Bang!" Lin Tian punched the car window, which emitted a loud noise, and then, to Zhang Wendong''s disbelief, cracked like a spiderweb. "Hiss!" Watching this scene unfold, Zhang Wendong sitting inside the car sucked in a breath of cold air. How much strength would it take to shatter a car window with one punch? You have to understand, his car wasn''t an ordinary sedan. It was a limited edition with safety features several times more robust than a regular car''s, and its glass was allegedly bulletproof. But now, it had been shattered by a single punch. Was this a dream? "Bang!" Another punch was thrown, and this time the car window could not bear the strain and shattered into pieces with a "crash." "Get out." Lin Tian looked coldly at Zhang Wendong in the car and called out. His hoarse voice, along with his blood-streaked face, appeared ferocious and terrifying. "Who sent you?" Lin Tian threw Zhang Wendong to the ground and interrogated him. "You, you, you..." Zhang Wendong was terrified out of his wits; he looked at Lin Tian and couldn''t utter a complete sentence. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Not talking, huh?" After such an event, Lin Tian had no patiencehis foot came crashing down on Zhang Wendong''s foot bone with a "crack," shattering it. "Ah..." The excruciating pain of the fractured foot bone made Zhang Wendong scream out. He held his foot, gasping for breath, and due to the severe pain, sweat poured down his forehead as if it were raining. "I''m asking you again, who sent you?" Lin Tian spoke again, his voice colder than before, convincing Zhang Wendong that if he didn''t speak, the next moment he would become a corpse. And this was the first time Lin Tian had seen Zhang Wendong; he truly didn''t recognize him. Although he seemed somewhat familiar, he didn''t think much of it. "I am from the Zhang Family, you can''t kill me. Otherwise, the Zhang Family won''t let you go," Zhang Wendong said out of fear. "The Zhang Family? Again the Zhang Family." Hearing Zhang Wendong''s words, a cold light burst uncontrollably from Lin Tian''s eyes. Because of a guy named Zhang Wenbin, they kept causing trouble for him. Although it was he who killed Zhang Wenbin, all of this was brought upon by himself. Once or twice, does the Zhang Family really think he, Lin Tian, is so easy to bully? A glint of cold light flashed through his eyes, and Lin Tian decided to pay a visit to the Zhang Family. This time they had almost cost him his life; although he survived a significant disaster, who could say about the next time? "Crack! Crack! Crack!" Three crisp sounds followed, as Lin Tian broke both of Zhang Wendong''s hands and another foot. Very decisively, Zhang Wendong passed out. Looking at the driver inside, Lin Tian didn''t plan to deal with him. He still needed someone to go back and report, to gather all the members of the Zhang Family together, making it easier for him to take care of them all at once. "Go back and tell the people of the Zhang Family that I will soon be visiting their home. I hope they welcome my arrival." After speaking, Lin Tian turned and walked in the direction of Bu Mengting. "Mengting, it''s so good to see you''re alright." Seeing Lin Tian walk back, Bu Mengting couldn''t hold back her tears any longer. She rushed forward to embrace him, not caring that he was covered in blood, emanating a strong scent of blood. "Fool, why are you crying? I''m fine, aren''t I?" Lin Tian looked at Bu Mengting''s sad expression and comforted her by patting her back. "Your husband is Supermanhave you ever seen Superman die?" "Wuu..." Holding Lin Tian, Bu Mengting didn''t care about that. Only she knew how desperate she felt when she saw Lin Tian get hit by the car and then buried under sand and rocks. At that moment, she felt as if the sky was falling. "Lin Tian, are you alright?" Feng Jiabao also ran over and, seeing Lin Tian covered in blood, which was frightening, felt relieved that he wasn''t hurt. And Guo''er had also come to her senses by this time, but her face was still deathly pale; she clearly hadn''t recovered from the shock. "I''m fine." Lin Tian shook his head to Feng Jiabao and then frowned at the mess around him and said, "Boss, we should leave this place first." "Mm-hmm." Feng Jiabao nodded. Since everyone was okay, it was better to leave; he didn''t want to accompany the police to the station for a chat over tea. Still, looking at Lin Tian''s appearance, he was somewhat worried. "Are you really okay? Maybe you should visit the hospital." "No need, you and Guo''er go back to the school. I''ll head straight back to the rental place." Lin Tian shook his head again. After drinking three healing potions, his body had long recovered. Now, he just looked frightening on the surface. ``` ``` "Hmm, alright then, just be careful," Feng Jiabao said as he saw Lin Tian insisting on not going to the hospital and didn''t press the issue. He nodded his head and took out his phone to call for a ride. When his gaze shifted to Zhang Guo''er, who was pale-faced beside him, his heart swelled with glee, for his opportunity had come. Wasn''t the current situation a perfect chance for picking up girls? ... Back at the rented apartment, Liu Le''s first order of business was to prepare a bath, as his current appearance was as filthy as it could get. His clothes were riddled with holes, and his face was smeared with blood, making him resemble a refugee from a disaster movie. After readying the water, Bu Mengting, worried about Lin Tian''s injuries, took the initiative to offer him help with his bath. Of course, Lin Tian agreed. Stripping off his clothes, Lin Tian lay in the bathtub and began to enjoy Bu Mengting''s care. She watched the crisscrossing wounds on Lin Tian''s body, her movements gentle and extra cautious. But when she washed away the surface blood, she was shocked to find that Lin Tian''s wounds had already scabbed over. "How could they have healed so quickly?" Bu Mengting exclaimed in surprise, looking at the wounds that were already healing. "Hehe... Didn''t I tell you? Your husband here is Superman, and of course, Superman is amazing," Lin Tian said with a chuckle, then with a sly glint in his eyes, he gazed at Bu Mengting and teased, "My little wife, since the bath is ready and faced with such a delightful scene" "...shouldn''t we take a mandarin duck bath together?" "Not a chance." Relieved to see that Lin Tian''s wounds were almost healed, Bu Mengting let out a breath of relief and then rolled her eyes at the green light in Lin Tian''s eyes before turning to leave. Seeing her reaction, Lin Tian wouldn''t have it her way. He reached out to grasp Bu Mengting''s hand and, with a tug, she fell into his embrace and right into the bathtub. Facing this sudden attack, Bu Mengting let out a shrill scream, and then she felt Lin Tian nibbling on her earlobe, her cheeks flushing red in an instant. "Ah" Lin Tian clearly didn''t expect the reaction, and with a jolt of pain from his shoulder, he couldn''t help but cry out, grimacing in a way that was inexplicably comical. "I''m an injured man, you know. How could you bring yourself to bite me, my little wife?" "Hmph, serves you right for being sneaky. And you even remember that you''re an injured man," Bu Mengting said, giving Lin Tian a sideways glance. "..." "Wife." Seeing this, how could Bu Mengting not know what he was thinking? She couldn''t help but her cheeks colored with a blush, looking even more delicate and touching. But just as Lin Tian was about to pounce like a wolf, Bu Mengting stopped him. Bu Mengting embraced Lin Tian and said firmly, "Not this time, you''re injured." "..." Lin Tian. At that moment, Lin Tian felt like crying. He wanted to tell Bu Mengting honestly that he was already healed, with no discomfort at all, but when he met her tender gaze, he chose to remain silent. After changing into clothes and trousers, Lin Tian felt refreshed. However, when he thought of the Zhang family, his eyes immediately turned cold. Those bastards had not only caused him to be injured but had also wasted three Supernatural Points. How could he let it slide without getting retribution? ... Meanwhile, Zhang Wendong''s driver, following Lin Tian''s departure, immediately drove the now disabled Zhang Wendong back to the Zhang family''s home. Then he relayed the heavy news that Lin Tian wasn''t dead to them. At that moment, the atmosphere in the Zhang family villa felt oppressive. All the key members of the Zhang family had gathered in the villa''s lobby. Once they finally realized Lin Tian''s strength, they reported the situation here to the Li family in Capital City without delay. Furthermore, they dispatched all the Zhang family''s protective forces to their side, fearing Lin Tian might come knocking on their door. A man who couldn''t be killed by a car, how could they not be afraid? Especially after hearing the driver''s exaggerated tale of a single punch blowing up the front of a car, it left them in sheer panic. ``` Chapter 354 - 326 Battle of Bel Rith However, when they looked at the protection force inside the villa, they all felt reassured, even hoping that Lin Tian wouldn''t show up, because then he would surely have come in vain. The defense within the villa was formidable. In addition to the layers of bodyguards, there was Belis, the King of Fighters from the Golden Triangle, and three sharpshooter mercenaries. There was no need to mention Belis. In the underground fighting rings of the Golden Triangle, he was known as "The Meat Grinder." Not a single fighter who faced him survived; every one of them ended up with a cracked skull and shattered organs at his hands, which testified to his strength. As for those three mercenary sharpshooters, they were not nobodies. Hailing from the Blood Tiger Mercenary Corps in the foreign underworld, their unerring marksmanship was somewhat well-known within the mercenary world. They might not be top tier, but they were more than capable of dealing with the average person with ease. Belis stood beside Zhang Licheng, his towering frame like a humanoid monster, exuding an aura of brutality that deterred anyone from approaching. The three snipers lurked in the corners of the villa, ready to fire a deadly shot without hesitation at the appearance of their target. On the other side, after a brief rest, Lin Tian left the house. Mengting had fallen asleepprobably due to the overwhelming events of the day that left her feeling tired. Upon leaving the house, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate and took a taxi straight to the Zhang Family villa. Getting out of the taxi, Lin Tian saw more than a dozen bodyguards standing guard outside and couldn''t help but reveal a hint of disdain in his smile. They thought these men could actually stop him? Were they underestimating him that much? Without pausing, Lin Tian walked straight towards the Zhang Family villa; he made his way overtly, not even activating his Invisibility superpower. Because what Lin Tian wanted was for these people to understand that he wasn''t someone they could provoke. If they did provoke him, he could come knocking on their door alone and make them pay. "Stop there; if you come any closer, we won''t be polite," a bodyguard from the Zhang Family villa shouted upon seeing Lin Tian approaching. Clenching their batons, they were ready to act, making it clear that if Lin Tian encroached any further, they would indeed strike. They had received orders that day to let no one step foot within this villa. Yet, Lin Tian didn''t take their words to heart and continued forward, undeterred. "Damn it, ****." The bodyguards could tell Lin Tian''s intentions were hostile as he approached, and, batons in hand, they rushed toward him. But as quickly as they came, they were dealt with just as fast. Having hardly made a charge, they were kicked away by Lin Tian. With his Neural Response Speed Ability and Ox Power Technique activated simultaneously, they didn''t even come close to touching a corner of Lin Tian''s clothing before being flung away. And how immense was the force of the Ox Power Technique? A single layer granted the strength of eighteen ordinary men, and Lin Tian had reached the second layerhis power was equivalent to that of thirty-six men combined. The bodyguards were knocked to the ground and immediately passed out. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. None of the guards outside the Zhang Family villa was a match for Lin Tian. He reached the entrance of the villa''s main hall without any delay. "Bang!" Lin Tian kicked at the doors before him, and they burst open instantly, revealing him to the Zhang family members'' eyes within. "Wow, there''s quite a crowd here. Have you all been waiting for me?" Lin Tian said with a hint of mock astonishment as he scanned the faces of almost everyone in the Zhang Family. "This is really too kind of you; I''m a little embarrassed now." All eyes in the hall were drawn to Lin Tian, and when they clearly recognized his face, they couldn''t hide their shockit was slightly odd. No matter how they looked, they couldn''t reconcile the clean-cut youth in front of them with the murderous demon described by the chauffeur. The contrast was too stark. The person before them was just a young man, a youth whose boyishness had not yet fully faded. Could he really be linked to murder? "So, you''re Lin Tian?" someone finally asked, looking uncertainly at Lin Tian. "Ha-ha... Are you trying to make me laugh? How many times have you gone after me? And now you''re asking if I''m Lin Tian?" Lin Tian found this question amusing and looked at the man with a mocking face. "So you''re that worthless Lin Tian." Having received confirmation from Lin Tian, a young man from the Zhang Family stepped forward and jeeringly spoke. "I heard you have two stunning girlfriends. How about letting the young master have a turn with them? I won''t let you lose out; I''ll give you a thousand or eight hundred bucks as compensation." Yes, upon seeing Lin Tian, the Zhang Family members had already discarded the chauffeur''s frightening accounts. How terrifying could such a young man be? Surely the stories were exaggerated. With his frail look, any one of them could easily take him down, so they became arrogant and condescending. The Zhang Family, as a major clan in Wu''an City, surely could handle such a youth with ease. "Oh? What did you just say?" Upon hearing the young man''s words, Lin Tian''s expression instantly turned cold, yet a smile still lurked at the edge of his lips. And those who knew Lin Tian understood that at this moment, he was enraged, extremely angry. He Qianqian and Bu Mengting were Lin Tian''s sore spot; anyone who dared to touch them would surely pay a price. And now, this young man had the audacity to publicly set his sights on them. Would Lin Tian let him off? The answer was definite; impossible. "Are you deaf or what, I just said..." "Smack!" The young man from the Zhang Family became even more arrogant and cursed loudly, but before he could finish, Lin Tian had already slapped him across the face, a crisp sound echoing in everyone''s ears. Then they saw the young man from the Zhang Family flying out, blood spewing from his mouth before he even hit the ground, and then he fainted with his eyes rolling back. "Out of your depth." Lin Tian didn''t even glance at the young man as he let out a cold snort and turned his gaze to the rest of the Zhang Family. "I didn''t come here today to just hang around. All the things you''ve repeatedly done against me, don''t you think you owe me an explanation?" Lin Tian''s sudden move stunned many people, but after hearing his words, one by one they became angry and started shouting. "Damn it, who the hell do you think you are to demand an explanation?" "Damn, do you even know who you''re talking to?" "You hit our guy, you''re lucky we haven''t killed you." "..." Lin Tian wasn''t irritated by the Zhang Family''s furious cursing; he simply curved the corners of his mouth upwards slightly and said, "It looks like you''re not planning to give me an explanation? Then I''ll just have to take it myself." "Hmph, presumptuous." Zhang Licheng couldn''t hold back his anger upon hearing this. As the head of the Zhang Family for so many years, this was the first time someone had dared to speak to him like that. He snorted coldly and turned to Bell Ries standing by his side. "Go teach this kid a good lesson, let him know some people are not to be trifled with." "Heh heh... about time." Bell Ries sneered, twisting his neck with a ''crack'' sound. He stepped towards Lin Tian and said in his imperfect Huaxia language, "Kid, I''m going to tear you apart." "Eh? Did I hear someone talking?" Lin Tian saw Bell Ries approaching, but looked around pretending to search and said, "Weird, there''s no one here." "Kid, are you blind? I''m right in front of you." Seeing this, Bell Ries glared at Lin Tian and yelled. "Holy shit, so you were the one talking." Seeing Bell Ries'' glaring eyes, Lin Tian then turned his attention to him, placing an ''I just realized'' expression on his face and said, "The Zhang Family is really something, even the beasts they raise can talk. And this beast is so ugly, not like a gorilla, not like a monkey." "Roar... I''m gonna kill you!" Hearing this, Bell Ries couldn''t fail to recognize that Lin Tian was insulting him by saying he was less than human and immediately charged at him, a straight punch aimed at his head. "Whoosh whoosh..." Before the punch could reach him, the sound of the punch came first. Bell Ries'' punch was filled with immense power and explosiveness; if it hit a person''s head, there was no doubt it would blow the skull apart. "Wow, impressive, the beast even knows how to fight." Faced with Bell Ries'' punch, Lin Tian wasn''t the least bit flustered. Although Bell Ries was very strong and quite fast, to Lin Tian, who had activated his ''Neural Response Speed Ability,'' it was as slow as a snail, and he could easily dodge it at any moment. With a swift dodge, Bell Ries'' punch missed its mark. "Tsk tsk... such a slow speed, didn''t you eat?" Lin Tian continued to tease without missing a beat. "Die!" Bell Ries swung at Lin Tian again. "Whoosh whoosh... whoosh whoosh..." But predictably, each of his punches missed. "Damn yellow worm, all you can do is dodge?" After every attack was evaded, Bell Ries stopped and glowered at Lin Tian. The term ''yellow worm'' was a nickname used by foreigners for people from the East with yellow skin, implying small stature. "Do you want me to fight you head-on?" Lin Tian asked, seeing Bell Ries pause, a cold smile emerging on his face. "Although it''s stupid, I''ve decided to give you a chance." "One punch," Lin Tian raised a finger and said, "with one punch I''ll blow you away." As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Tian struck without any warning or preparation, throwing a casual punch. Simultaneously, Bell Ries also threw a punch. His bloodshot, enormous fists shot out like a cannonball, forming a stark contrast to Lin Tian''s slender arm and fist. Zhang Licheng, seeing that all of Bell Ries'' attacks missed Lin Tian, had his wrinkles all twisted up in frustration. However, when he heard Lin Tian agree to face Bell Ries with a direct punch, a scornful smile appeared on his face. He thought to himself that kids are just kids, falling for such obvious bait. Facing Bell Ries with a punch? Wasn''t that simply a death wish? Chapter 355 - 327: Ten Billion Others, seeing Lin Tian and Bell Liss exchange fists, all revealed sneers on their faces. Had this boy gone mad, really thinking he was Superman? For his slight frame to exchange punches with Bell Liss, wasn''t this just asking for punishment? Just as their fists were about to make contact, everyone became excited, as if they saw Lin Tian''s arm being broken on the spot. However, facing the Zhang Family''s ridicule, Lin Tian looked at Bell Liss''s fist and his mouth curled into a cold smile. Ox Power Technique superpower activated instantly. "Boom!" The two fists collided with a thunderous sound followed by a "crack" and then a crisp, pleasant sound rang in everyone''s ears. "Ahh... FUCK! My hand, FUCK..." Then, to everyone''s disbelief, Bell Liss began screaming in agony, clutching his arm, where was his earlier arrogance now? Turning to look at his arm. "Hiss..." Members of the Zhang Family couldn''t help but gasp in shock, their faces filled with disbelief as they looked at Lin Tian with fear in their eyes. Was this guy a monster? With one punch he had broken Bell Liss''s entire arm, caving it in from the middle. Yes, it was caved in, not a joint fracture. You could tell just how powerful Lin Tian''s punch was, and as for Lin Tian''s own arm, this was just too much for them to accept. How could his slight body produce such terrifying power? "Oopsie daisy... sorry, sorry, I accidentally didn''t control my strength," Lin Tian, seeing Bell Liss wailing, called out with an exaggerated expression. "Who could have thought you''d be so weak that you can''t even take one punch." "..." The Zhang Family members, hearing this, were at a loss for words, and their glares toward Lin Tian were filled with a desire to devour his flesh and blood. This bastard, enjoying the advantage and still playing coy, was truly asking for a beating. However, they soon sneered again, because besides Bell Liss, they still had sharpshooters. They had to admit Lin Tian was formidable, but no matter how strong, could he really be mightier than a gun? Thinking so, the Zhang Family members sneered even more when they looked at Lin Tian, mocking his current antics as no better than a performing clown. "Hmmph, just knowing some punches and kicks and you''re this arrogant? If I gave you a gun, would you think you''re ready to ascend to the heavens?" Zhang Yuanming, Zhang Licheng''s second uncle, coldly huffed as he watched Lin Tian. "Come on out, let''s not waste any more time," he said to the surroundings, and then three snipers appeared, rifles in hand, surrounding Lin Tian from three directions. Three little red dots appeared on Lin Tian''s head and chest. If he dared to make the slightest wrong move, then three bullets would immediately kill him. "You''ve really gone to a lot of trouble to deal with me, not only bringing in thugs but even snipers," Lin Tian, observing the laser sights on him, put away his joking demeanor and said. "Hmmph, scared now, are you? Too late..." "Yeah, weren''t you so arrogant just now? Keep it up, go on." "Damn it, I am just standing here; come hit me, just try it." "..." The Zhang Family members demonstrated the epitome of pettiness, shouting triumphantly as Lin Tian was targeted by the guns, completely forgetting the fear he had instilled in them moments before. "Hehe... what, you thought this would be enough to deal with me?" Listening to the Zhang Family members'' jeers, Lin Tian''s lips twisted into a playful smile. Then he took a step forward towards the Zhang Family. "No good, he''s going to strike, kill him now, fire!" Seeing Lin Tian take a step forward, the Zhang Family members jumped, hurriedly shouting to the three snipers. Although they verbally scorned Lin Tian, the power he had shown against Bell Liss had deeply penetrated their minds. None of them wanted to take a punch like that. "Bang! Bang! Bang!" The three snipers were very obedient; hearing the Zhang Family order them to fire, they pulled their triggers. Three loud blasts echoed in the villa''s hall, and everyone instinctively closed their eyes. However, unexpectedly, there were no screams of agony. When they opened their eyes and looked towards where Lin Tian had just been standing, there was no trace of him. There were only three thumb-sized bullet holes on the floor. "Where is he?" Members of the Zhang Family cried out in disbelief. "He''s over there." Suddenly, someone spotted Lin Tian, pointing towards the hall''s side and shouting, indeed Lin Tian was there. He ran forward, charging directly toward one of the snipers. "Shoot, kill him!" Watching Lin Tian rashly charge at the sniper, the Zhang Family members shouted loudly. "Bang! Bang! Bang!" Three more gunshots rang out, but the result was the same as before, not a single bullet hit Lin Tian. "Damn it, how is this possible." The Zhang Family members couldn''t accept this reality and began to curse loudly. If once is a coincidence, and twice is also a coincidence, what about the third time? "Bang! Bang! Bang!" Well, it still seemed to be a coincidence because this time they missed again, and Lin Tian was now closing in on one of the snipers. "F*ck, did we really hire sharpshooters?" the Zhang Family members cursed inwardly. Were these guys blind? With such lousy skills, they could still call themselves sharpshooters? They couldn''t hit the target from just over ten meters away, even with a scope. They must be kidding. The three sharpshooters didn''t know what the Zhang Family members were thinking, and even if they did, they wouldn''t say anything because they were also cursing internally. It was like seeing a ghost; they were usually accurate, so how come they couldn''t hit their target now? "Is this your skill with a gun?" Lin Tian arrived in front of one sniper, sneered coldly, then resolutely struck out with a punch aimed at the man''s throat. With a crisp "snap," the man fell to the ground, only able to draw breath in, not out. After taking out one sniper, Lin Tian didn''t pause. His ''Neural Response Speed'' superpower activated, with a reaction and movement speed three times faster than ordinary people, he swiftly dispatched the other two. This all happened in less than a minute, leaving the Zhang Family members wide-eyed with terror. Everyone fell silent, not daring to speak. "Your hospitality leaves much to be desired," Lin Tian said with a mocking smile, looking at the Zhang Family members again. "I wonder if you have considered my demands." Seeing the smile on Lin Tian''s face, Zhang Licheng''s expression soured. He couldn''t believe their mighty Zhang Family was being coerced by a young man and was powerless to fight back. Aside from his anger, he felt an even greater sadness. Looking at the younger generation of the Zhang Family behind him, each filled with fear and pale-faced, he couldn''t help but sigh. The Zhang Family had indeed grown too complacent. "You''ve killed so many of us, don''t you think that''s enough?" Zhang Licheng knew he had to come forward. He looked at Lin Tian with a serious expression, his aura of authority cultivated over many years spreading out. "Enough?" Lin Tian looked at Zhang Licheng, unaffected by his aura, but the smile on his face gradually turned cold. "All this time, hasn''t it been the Zhang Family causing me trouble? Being killed by me means they were too weak, and now you have the nerve to talk about a ''price''? Do you really think I came here to play?" "Believe it or not, I can make sure not one of you gets out of here." Upon saying this, a cold killing intent swept from Lin Tian, making the Zhang Family members feel as if they were stuck in an ice cave, their bodies uncontrollably trembling. Right then, they didn''t dare doubt that if Lin Tian was dissatisfied with their response, the Zhang Family might indeed be annihilated. "What do you want?" Feeling Lin Tian''s killing intent, Zhang Licheng started to show fear, gritted his teeth, but conceded. "Hmph, sly old fox," Lin Tian sneered internally at Zhang Licheng''s suggestion to name his price. Was he trying to haggle? But Lin Tian wouldn''t give him the chance. "What do you think would be adequate compensation?" Lin Tian asked teasingly, inscrutable. "We''ll give you ten million, and after this, we''ll consider the matter settled," Zhang Licheng said gravely. "So you think so little of me, huh? Do you really think ten million is enough to send me away? Isn''t that laughable?" Lin Tian curled his lips in disdain at Zhang Licheng''s offer. "..." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s response, Zhang Licheng couldn''t help but get angry. He almost popped his eyes out at Lin Tian. Damn, ten million is not enough for you? Do you think it''s Island Country currency? This is Huaxian currency, RMB! "Then how much do you want?" Zhang Licheng no longer wanted to guess. It was too passive; if Lin Tian wasn''t satisfied, he would have to keep raising the price, and this was irritating, as if he was begging to give Lin Tian money. "I don''t ask for much, just this amount," Lin Tian said with a smile, extending a finger. "One billion? Don''t you think your appetite is too big?" Zhang Licheng''s expression changed as he stared and spoke. "No, no, no... I''m not talking about one billion," Lin Tian chuckled, shaking his finger. "I''m talking about one hundred billion." "What? That''s impossible." Hearing Lin Tian''s demand for one hundred billion, Zhang Licheng stood up immediately, rejecting it outright. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Zhang Family members were also shocked; they couldn''t believe he would dare to ask for that much. Even if the Zhang Family was rich, they didn''t have one hundred billion. Through which eye did he see that they had so much money? "So there is nothing to discuss then?" Lin Tian, not caring about the looks on the Zhang Family members'' faces, smiled and said, "Since it''s like this, then I guess I''ll collect my price my way." With a smirk on his face, Lin Tian stepped slowly toward them. Frightened, the Zhang Family members began to back away hurriedly, looking at Lin Tian as if he was a demon, avoiding him at all costsgone was their previous boldness. "Wait, young friend, could you hear a few words from me?" Just then, an elderly voice suddenly rang out. Chapter 356 - 328: The Li Family is Furious Looking back, Lin Tian saw an old man with entirely white hair and beard standing at the entrance of the villa. His face was creased with wrinkles, resembling tree bark, and he walked as if he might enter a coffin at any moment. "Who are you?" Lin Tian asked with interest, looking at the man who had suddenly appeared. Although he did not know who the other party was, his presence in the Zhang Family''s villa suggested that he was no ordinary person. "I am Zhang Yuanliang, the former Family Head of the Zhang Family," the old man said, looking at Lin Tian and straightening his hunched body slightly as he walked forward. "Oh? So what?" Knowing that the man was the former Family Head of the Zhang Family, the smile on Lin Tian''s lips grew thicker, laced with sarcasm as he spoke. "You''re not going to tell me to give you some face and let this matter slide, are you?" "Of course not," Zhang Yuanliang replied, maintaining his smile and not getting angry at Lin Tian''s words. "I just heard that Mr. Lin mentioned wanting a hundred billion as compensation?" "That''s right, that''s my plan," Lin Tian admitted. "Then I''m afraid Mr. Lin is bound to be disappointed," Zhang Yuanliang said, smiling at Lin Tian. "Heh Seems like you have already made your decision," Lin Tian said, raising an eyebrow and slightly leaning forward, ready to take action. "No, that''s not what I meant," Zhang Yuanliang quickly spoke, noticing Lin Tian''s readiness to fight and rushing his words, fearing that Lin Tian might actually strike. "What else do you want to say?" Lin Tian really disliked the old man, cursing silently. After all the beating around the bush, not a single useful word had been said. "What I mean is, we definitely can''t take out a hundred billion, but we can provide ten billion as compensation to Mr. Lin. I wonder how Mr. Lin feels about this?" Zhang Yuanliang explained earnestly. "Dad, how could you" "Shut up, do you want our house in even more chaos?" Zhang Licheng, hearing his father propose to give ten billion to Lin Tian as compensation, instantly became anxious trying to intervene. However, he was cut off by Zhang Yuanliang, who sternly rebuked him. "But, but" Seeing his father''s stern expression, Zhang Licheng dared not speak further, yet ten billion being given away was a significant loss, even for the wealthy Zhang Family. "There''s no ''but'' about it. I have already decided." Zhang Yuanliang did not look at his son again, turning his gaze to Lin Tian instead. "I wonder what Mr. Lin thinks? Ten billion is our limit." "Ten billion, huh?" Lin Tian pondered for a moment, then smiled. "It''s not out of the question. Although I don''t care much for such a trivial amount, the Zhang Family''s repeated attempts against me aren''t something that can merely be resolved with money, don''t you think?" "" Hearing Lin Tian refer to ten billion as a trivial amount choked everyone up; if that''s trivial, what counts as a large amount? And please don''t pity me, stop pelting me with your ''trivial'' money, and torturing me with it. However, upon hearing Lin Tian agree to accept the ten billion, they all breathed a sigh of relief. It was good as long as he accepted; with this, their lives were spared. Facing Lin Tian, they were truly frightened. "I understand now," Zhang Yuanliang nodded, then turned to the Zhang Family members behind him and ordered, "Kneel down and apologize to Mr. Lin." "What? Grandfather how could you" Hearing this command, the Zhang Family members erupted in turmoil, unable to accept such an order. They were Zhang Family members, after all; who would dare make them kneel in apology in Wu''an City? It was already unusual for them not to make others do so. Suddenly, their faces filled with humiliation, an experience they had never encountered before. "I said kneel down and apologize to Mr. Lin," Zhang Yuanliang''s voice grew louder, his gaze emitting an intimidating brilliance that made it difficult to meet his eyes. Everyone who saw him lowered their heads. "Splash" Finally, unable to bear the oppressive force any longer, they knelt in unison and apologized to Lin Tian. "Heh not bad, just make sure the money is transferred to me," Lin Tian said with a smile, looking at the Zhang Family members kneeling before him and preparing to leave. However, as he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and said, "Feel free to keep plotting against me. I quite enjoy such reprisals, but remember to have the money ready." With that, Lin Tian left the Zhang Family villa. Originally, Lin Tian had planned to simply kill all members of the Zhang Family, but with Zhang Yuanliang''s appearance, he decided to change his approach. Firstly, the Zhang Family was a major family in Wu''an City. To act against them so directly would have been too conspicuous and would have stirred up too much turmoil in Wu''an City, difficult to settle afterward. While he wasn''t afraid, he also didn''t want the hassle. Moreover, he had already perceived the fear the Zhang Family harbored towards him, so why not take the money when it was offered? After all, it was ten billion yuan. Thus, Lin Tian smoothly took the face-saving path offered by Zhang Yuanliang and settled the matter peacefully. As Lin Tian left, a sigh of relief finally emerged within the Zhang Family villa. God only knew how uncomfortable they were with that killer standing there. The people who had been kneeling on the ground got up, among them, someone saw that Lin Tian had left and immediately started shouting, "Damn it, when have we ever tolerated such humiliation? We must not let him get away with this." "Slap!" However, as soon as this person finished speaking, Zhang Yuanliang stepped forward and fiercely slapped him, saying, "Why weren''t you so imposing while the others were here? Now that they''ve left, you start yelling? That''s all the backbone you have." Glancing around at the people nearby, Zhang Yuanliang continued, "From today onward, no one from the Zhang Family should provoke Lin Tian. If you see him, avoid him if you can; if you can''t avoid him, stay respectful. There are some people we cannot afford to offend." He sighed and then added, "Call the Li Family in the Capital City, tell them the situation here truthfully, and then let''s not interfere anymore." After speaking, Zhang Yuanliang turned and walked out of the villa. Watching his retreating figure, everyone felt that the old family head seemed even more stooped. ... In a manor within Russia, Europe; Zhang Ya sat on the balcony, sipping from a glass of red wine. After being injured by Lin Tian, she had left Huaxia, first going to Europe, and then to Russia. As she frequently used her superpower, her strength had increased to an incredible extent; hence, if she faced Lin Tian again, she was confident she could take him down. The afternoon sun cast a light on Zhang Ya, revealing an undeniable noble and elegant demeanor. Her sensually exquisite body curves made one''s thoughts wander. Zhang Ya held the wine glass in front of her, her eyes deepening as she stared at the red liquid, her gaze directed towards Huaxia. Suddenly, the corners of Zhang Ya''s mouth curved into a cold smile: "Lin Tian, I''ll be back soon, and you belong only to me. As for those two bitches, I''ll make sure you all suffer." ... After leaving the villa, Lin Tian went straight back to his rented apartment, only to find that Bu Mengting had already left to return to school, but He Qianqian had come over at some point. "Wifey, I missed you to death." Upon entering the apartment, Lin Tian didn''t make a sound; instead, he cautiously approached He Qianqian from behind and hugged her. "Ah Who is it?" He Qianqian was startled by the sudden embrace and screamed. Then, seeing it was Lin Tian, her face showed a reproachful expression as she rolled her eyes and said, "How did you get here?" "I missed you, so I came over." Lin Tian didn''t let go, instead he turned He Qianqian around to face him, hugged her from the front, buried his head in her hair, and greedily inhaled its fragrance, saying, "I knew you would come today, so I timed my arrival perfectly." "" He Qianqian rolled her eyes at his words, thinking, I don''t believe you. Having not seen him for several days, she indeed missed Lin Tian very much, and they just held each other, feeling each other''s warmth and heartbeat. However, it wasn''t long before He Qianqian''s face turned red because Lin Tian, the rascal, had his hands on her waist initially but then they began moving downward, and now had reached her buttocks. Feeling the warmth on her butt, He Qianqian''s face turned so red it could bleed; just as Lin Tian was about to go further, He Qianqian slapped away his hand and softly said, "Stop, it''s daytime." "Hmm? Wifey, are you saying it''s okay if I move up instead?" Lin Tian, his mouth buried in He Qianqian''s hair, teasingly bit her earlobe and laughed. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes." He Qianqian''s voice was faint, yet she nodded in agreement with Lin Tian. "Muah! Wifey, I love you to death." Lin Tian joyfully kissed He Qianqian on the face, then happily exclaimed, though he actually calmed down and stopped his wandering hands. He Qianqian, looking at Lin Tian''s excited demeanor, blushed and gave him a look, though she said nothing, thinking he really was a vexing man. Lin Tian, sitting with He Qianqian on the couch, said, "Wifey, have you ever thought about applying for a Master''s program and then teaching at a university?" "Why say that? I''m quite content right now." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, He Qianqian looked at him, puzzled. "Ah Wifey, how can you not understand my feelings?" Lin Tian put on a sad face and said, "I''m currently in university, but you''re still teaching high school. It''s so inconvenient for us to meet. If wifey applied for a Master''s and then taught at our university, wouldn''t we be able to see each other every day?" Hearing this reason from Lin Tian, He Qianqian couldn''t help but roll her eyes at him again, but her heart was moved. Lin Tian really had a point; if she pursued her Master''s degree and then taught at the university, they could indeed see each other every day. "Okay, I''ll apply for the Master''s." Seeing Lin Tian''s hopeful expression, He Qianqian nodded in agreement. "Yay, that''s great." Lin Tian cheerfully exclaimed again, like a child, and then said excitedly, "I''ll start making arrangements right away." ... Meanwhile, the Li Family in Capital City was furious to their core when they learned of Li Guan''s death, and without much inquiry, they sent Li Dong to Wu''an City. Chapter 357 - 329 Campus Interception Accompanying Li Dong were a group of experts, each with exceptionally strong abilities, all hired from abroad for a high price by the Li Family. This time, they were here to assist Li Dong in killing Lin Tian. As one of the oldest families in Capital City, how could the Li Family''s members be easily killed by others? Even in Capital City, there weren''t many who would dare to do so, right? Yet they received news that Li Guan had been killed. Their first reaction was that it must be a joke. Who in Huaxia would dare to kill a member of the Li Family? Even if Li Guan had committed an atrocious act, as long as it wasn''t the crime of treason, the country would overlook it in consideration of the Li Family''s face. Now someone was telling them that Li Guan had been killed, which seemed absurd to them. But after confirmation, when they verified that Li Guan really had been killed, they became angry. Dealing with someone who dared to kill one of their own, wasn''t this a slap in their face? If the word spread throughout Capital City, wouldn''t it imply that the Li Family was easy to bully? Therefore, upon confirming the news, the Li Family decided to obliterate the person who dared to provoke them with a thunderous approach. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They didn''t even consider who was right or wrong in the incident. ... Lin Tian had no idea that the Li Family had learned about him killing Li Guan, and he was even less aware that the Li Family had already taken action, preparing to deal with him. After discussing with He Qianqian, Lin Tian spent some tender moments with her before leaving the rental apartment to return to school. However, on the way, he ran into Shen Mengyi and greeted her with a smile, "Hey, Mengyi, what are you doing here?" "It''s you, Lin Tian," Shen Mengyi said with a gentle smile upon seeing Lin Tian. "I have something to do and was preparing to go out." "Whoosh..." The two of them were standing by the roadside when suddenly a strong gust of wind blew, so fierce that it made it hard to keep their eyes open. But the wind was quite refreshing on this hot summer day. "Ah" Suddenly, Lin Tian heard Shen Mengyi''s scream next to his ear, and as he turned to look, he caught a glimpse of a piece of pink underwear. "Hiss!" Lin Tian felt his breathing become heavier, his eyes fixated on the patch of pink, feeling parched and tongue-tied. "Ah" Seeing Lin Tian looking at her, Shen Mengyi screamed again and quickly covered her skirt with her hands to hide her exposed skin. But despite this, Shen Mengyi''s face was still crimson red, feeling unbearably hot on her face. Yet seeing Lin Tian still looking in her direction, she couldn''t help but roll her eyes and said, "Still looking?" "Hehe... I didn''t see anything," Lin Tian said with an awkward smile as he met Shen Mengyi''s eyes, though inside he felt regret that he hadn''t seen it more clearly. "Task: Fulfill Shen Mengyi''s wish by helping Shen Mengting buy fruits. Reward for completing the task: two Supernatural Points. Must be completed within half an hour. No penalty for failing the task." Just then, a synthetic electronic voice rang out in Lin Tian''s mind! Lin Tian''s face froze for a moment, but he quickly realized that Shen Mengyi had gone out to buy fruit. Shen Mengyi''s face looked a bit better upon hearing this, but the next sentence from Lin Tian made her wish she could kick him to death. Lin Tian continued to speak. "So Senior Shen likes pink, huh?" "Bastard, go to hell." Finally, Shen Mengyi couldn''t help but kick out at Lin Tian with a flushed face. But he dodged quickly, and as her foot came forward, he moved aside and said with a cheeky grin, "Senior, very sexy. You didn''t do that on purpose to show me, did you?" "" Shen Mengyi''s face darkened, this bastard, taking advantage and still acting coy, as if she would intentionally show him. "Senior, I have something else to take care of, so I''ll be going now. See you later," Lin Tian waved his hand and then left. Since he had received a task, of course, he would act on it immediately, and Lin Tian wasn''t planning to tell Shen Mengyi right now that he was going to buy fruit for her. He thought to give her a surprise later. The task was a win-win for both the mission and flirting. "See you later?" Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian''s retreating figure, somewhat confused. They were going in different directions, how would they see each other later? Shaking her head, Shen Mengyi started walking outside. She indeed had come out to buy fruit today, since the fruit in the dormitory had run out. As a woman, especially a beautiful woman, how could she not eat fruit to take care of herself? But after being teased by Lin Tian just now, Shen Mengyi no longer felt like buying fruit! Annoyed, she gave one last glare at Lin Tian''s disappearing back, stomped her foot, and turned toward the dormitory. ... After receiving orders from his family, Li Dong immediately flew to Wu''an City on a private jet, accompanied by dozens of bodyguards, each one tall and formidable, exuding an air of authority as they walked down the street, making people avoid looking at them directly and giving way. "Pah! This is Wu''an City? It''s not even comparable to a single street in Capital City," Li Dong said with a swaggering gait and a face full of disdain. Then he arrived at the university where Lin Tian was. Standing at the school gate, Li Dong spoke with a face full of scorn. "So this is the university that Lin Tian goes to? Not much to look at. A nobody from a small place like this dares to lay a hand on someone from the Li Family? Simply courting death." Having said that, he was ready to enter the school to seek out Lin Tian and deal with him. "Stop, who are you people? You can''t just enter here," the security guard at the school gate said, stepping out to block them upon seeing Li Dong and his group attempting to enter the school. "Get lost, you dare obstruct me while I''m handling my business? Are you looking to die?" Li Dong saw the security guard step out to stop him, and his expression immediately turned cold as he spoke sharply. "You..." the security guard, being cursed directly, turned a shade of purple then pale; although he was just a security guard, he had never been humiliated like this before, and so his temper flared as well. You dare to be so arrogant, I really won''t let you in now. "Please leave," the security guard said to Li Dong, his face expressionless. "Damn it, can''t you understand human speech?" Li Dong saw the security guard still daring to block him, and a trace of coldness appeared on his face. "A dog should have the awareness of being a dog, don''t just bite anyone you see or you might end up a dead dog." "I''m saying, please leave, or I''m going to call for someone," the security guard said, unfazed by Li Dong''s threats and still speaking in the same tone as before. "Shit, looks like you''re really asking for death," Li Dong was annoyed but also amused, never imagining a mere security guard would dare to be so arrogant toward him. He glanced at the men beside him and then nodded, signaling one of them to step forward and speak. "Take him down." "Yes, Young Master Li," a tattooed strongman from behind Li Dong stepped forward. This man was almost two meters tall with bulging muscles creating a strong visual impact, especially with various patterns tattooed all over him. "How do you want to die?" the tattooed strongman looked at the security guard with a sneer and asked. "Hmph, as expected, not a good person," the security guard, seeing that Li Dong was about to get physical after just a few words, wore an angry look. Even as he saw the tattooed strongman step out, his fear didn''t show on his face. "Don''t kill him; there are so many people here, and killing isn''t good," Li Dong said, noticing the crowd that had suddenly gathered around them, most of whom were students from the school, a playful smile appearing on the corner of his mouth. After speaking, however, his gaze didn''t stay on the security guard but rather leeringly glanced at the female students around him. "Hey, beauty, how about a date? How would you like to go to a hotel with me?" Li Dong called out to the girls around him. "Ah, ah..." Just then, the sound of the security guard''s scream came from behind. Without looking back, Li Dong knew things were bad for him because the faces of the students all showed fear. Glancing with the corner of his eye, he saw the security guard lying on the ground, beaten by the tattooed strongman. His arms and legs were limp; obviously, they had been broken. After a look, Li Dong lost interest and turned his attention back to the female student beside him. "How about it, want to spend the day with me?" he said as he put his arm around her waist. "Don''t, I don''t want to," the girl, faced with Li Dong''s advances, immediately turned pale with fear, her eyes brimming with tears. Seeing the security guard''s plight, she was too scared to push Li Dong''s hand away, regardless of how unwilling she felt inside. Many people around them had noticed the girl''s situation. Their looks towards Li Dong were fiery, especially the boys. Several were so worked up they were ready to rush forward and play the hero. But their companions held them back and pointed to the security guard on the ground, saying, "Do you want to die? Don''t play the hero; we''re not a match for them." "Sigh..." They calmed down at the discouragement of their friends. Seeing the security guard lying limp on the ground, their expressions involuntarily changed, and they sighed, daring not to proceed further. "Huh? What''s happening at the school entrance? Why are there so many people? It''s not a car accident, is it?" Lin Tian, carrying the fruits he had just bought, was planning to go directly to Shen Yiran''s dormitory to surprise her but grew curious upon seeing the crowd at the school''s entrance. "Haha... Come on, come with me. I won''t treat you badly," seeing the girl didn''t explicitly reject him, Li Dong laughed loudly, ready to leave with her in tow. However, as he was just about to take a step, Lin Tian''s voice rang out. "Buddy, isn''t what you''re doing a bit unscrupulous? She clearly doesn''t want to, yet you''re forcing her." "Motherfucker! Who the hell are you, meddling in my business? Do you not want to live?" Li Dong''s face instantly turned ugly, yelling as his good time was interrupted. However, when he turned to see that the person speaking to him was Lin Tian, his expression brightened. "Isn''t this perfect? I''ve been looking everywhere for you, and here you are coming right to me, Lin Tian, I''ve been looking for you! How timely that you show up on your own." "You''re looking for me?" Lin Tian, hearing this, was taken aback, took a good look at Li Dong''s features, and after confirming he didn''t know him, he then replied, "Do we know each other?" "Haha... We indeed don''t know each other, but you''ll get to know me very soon," Li Dong laughed aloud at Lin Tian. "My name is Li Dong. I am from the Li Family in Capital City. You know Li Guan, right? He died by your hand. I am here to seek revenge on you." Chapter 358 - 330: Utter Annihilation "You''re from the Li Family?" Upon hearing that, Lin Tian slightly curled the corners of his lips. "Why don''t you ask why Li Guan died by my hand?" "Hmph, I don''t care about the reason, the problem now is you killed him, and our Li Family is not to be disgraced by just anyone." Li Dong looked at Lin Tian with disdain. Did this fool actually think he could reason with me? Was he even qualified? "You should feel honored that our Li Family is taking matters into our own hands." Li Dong wore a playful look on his face. Then he waved to his men and commanded, "Take care of this guy, I still gotta go to a hotel room with this beauty later." "Yes, Young Master Li." Li Dong''s bodyguards nodded and then stepped out, surrounding Lin Tian. Dozens of towering, muscle-bound bodyguards encircled Lin Tian, causing the people around to change their expressions. They couldn''t believe that Lin Tian was facing such danger for just saying a few words. Some couldn''t help feeling relieved inside, grateful that they had not jumped out to meddle earlier. Looking at Lin Tian, their eyes filled with sympathy. This guy had a sense of justice, but, just for a sense of justice, getting beaten up was a losing deal no matter how one calculated it. "What a great honor," Lin Tian said coldly to the bodyguards surrounding him. "Others may fear your Li Family, but I, Lin Tian, do not. However, let me advise you, the moment you decide to deal with me, you should be ready to be annihilated by me." "Haha... I''m so scared, scared to death," Li Dong burst into laughter upon hearing Lin Tian''s threat. "Do you even qualify to say that? Just look at your current situation. With just one command from me, you could be crippled." Saying this, Li Dong nodded toward those bodyguards surrounding Lin Tian, then looked on with glee. "Kid, how do you want to die?" Following Li Dong''s order, the bodyguards were ready to make their move. One of them cracked his knuckles, his face bearing a ferocious smile. None of them took Lin Tian seriously, considering him just a student. How formidable could a student be? Could he possibly compare with those of us who roamed the Underworld often? Impossible. "You want to kill me?" Seeing that the other side was about to act without any hesitation, Lin Tian also decided not to waste any more words. Activating Ox Power Technique and Neural Response Speed Ability simultaneously, his body turned into a blur as he charged forward instead of retreating. "Bang!" Upon reaching the nearest bodyguard, before he could react, Lin Tian landed a punch in his abdomen. "Whoosh!" Next, another sweeping kick aimed at his lower body. The bodyguard immediately became unsteady and fell to the ground, then clutched his abdomen in severe pain, his eyes nearly popping out. The power of the second level of Ox Power Technique was not something just anyone could withstand. This all happened in an instant, and everyone else couldn''t react to what had just occurred. By the time they did, Lin Tian had already knocked down the third bodyguard encircling him. "Hiss..." Finally seeing clearly what was happening, everyone inhaled sharply, their eyes filled with awe as they looked at Lin Tian. How could this person be so formidable? Was this a movie scene? Li Dong also watched in disbelief as Lin Tian powerfully took down his bodyguards one by one, but his face was becoming uglier by the second. He stared intensely at Lin Tian and then yelled, "What are you guys doing? I spend so much money on you, and you can''t even handle a student?" "Damn it, everyone attack together, kill him!" The bodyguards, upon hearing this, also looked grim. They too hadn''t expected Lin Tian to be so formidable, quickly knocking down so many of them, which was embarrassing for them. The remaining bodyguards coordinated very well and attacked Lin Tian all at once from all directions. They targeted his upper and lower body comprehensively, leaving no angle uncovered, suddenly making it hard for Lin Tian to even catch his breath. All he could do was defend. But the more they fought, the more frightened and terrified they became inside. Because Lin Tian was too strong, stronger than they could have imagined, uncharacteristic of a student. No matter how they attacked, Lin Tian was able to effortlessly block them and even find gaps to counterattack, which made them feel like they were not dealing with a student, but a notorious character from the Underworld. "Damn it, how is he so strong? Is he really just a student?" Finally, one of the bodyguards couldn''t help but curse. "..." The other bodyguards also had bitter expressions, sharing the same sentiment. "What are you doing? Playing house? Use weapons, finish him quickly," Li Dong, seeing that his bodyguards were unable to subdue Lin Tian, commanded frantically. "Go to hell, it''s easy for you to talk when you''re not the one in pain." The bodyguards internally cursed upon hearing this, thinking how simple he made it sound. Why didn''t he show them how it''s done if he was so capable? However, reminded by Li Dong, they indeed took out their weapons; military tiger claws. At first, they felt it was unnecessary to take a student so seriously, especially when so many of them were attacking together. They wondered if using weapons would be too overbearing. But now, things were different. Lin Tian''s strength was beyond their imagination. They didn''t dare to claim they could overpower him without using weapons, and even with weapons, they weren''t completely sure. "Hmph, will that be of any use?" Lin Tian saw that all the bodyguards had put on military tiger claws. He snorted coldly and increased his speed slightly, then suddenly swung a punch out. "Boom!" His fist collided with that of a bodyguard wearing military tiger claws. A crisp "crack" echoed around them, followed by a loud "clang" as the military tiger claws in the bodyguard''s hand shattered and fell to the ground. "How is this possible?" The bodyguard exclaimed in shock. What the hell did I just see? The military tiger claws in my hand just got smashed by a single punch. "Holy shit, what a move." "Awesome, it hurts just watching." "I''ve fallen for him, I want to bear his children." "..." The crowd surrounding them erupted into an uproar upon seeing Lin Tian shatter the military tiger claws with one punch, their faces filled with admiration. Li Dong was also shocked, looking at Lin Tian with eyes full of fear. Where is this guy human? If it weren''t for the seven or eight bodyguards around him, he might have already run away. "Attack, don''t give him a chance to breathe, we have more people, we can wear him down," one of the bodyguards called out, realizing after seeing Lin Tian''s recent punch that it was impossible to overcome him head-on; their only option was a war of attrition. The others exchanged glances, nodded, and then attacked Lin Tian with even faster speeds. "Do you really think I''m easy to bully?" Seeing the bodyguards trying to exhaust him, Lin Tian was truly infuriated. Ignoring the severe pain in his fists, he met each punch directly, exerting the greatest strength of the second level of the Ox Power Technique with every punch. "Boom! Boom! Boom! Crack! Crack! Crack!" The sounds of fists colliding and tiger claws shattering merged together, then came the incredible scene of seven or eight strong men surrounding a young man, yet being too cautious and afraid to strike. As the tiger claws shattered, the bodyguards'' hands were also subjected to tremendous force. Being unable to clench their fists for another attack, they lost their initial momentum, and several even shattered their fists along with the tiger claws. Consequently, their combat power dropped significantly by at least twenty-five percent, whereas Lin Tian''s strength seemed to grow as he fought, his momentum increasing with every punch, showing the bodyguards in full retreat. "Get lost!" Lin Tian shouted loudly, his body suddenly accelerating to a bodyguard''s front, his knee thrusting into his abdomen. Without even a glance, he continued to punch another bodyguard in the face. "Bang!" That bodyguard was sent flying, landing with a mouthful of fresh blood, and was unable to get up. "Thud! Thud!" Lin Tian continued his assault, finally putting all the bodyguards brought by Li Dong down to the ground. "Huff, huff..." Lin Tian stood not far from Li Dong, catching his breath. The long fight had greatly depleted him; had it not been for the stamina boost from the Ox Power Technique, he might have collapsed by now. Raising his eyes, Lin Tian looked towards Li Dong, his lips curling into a scathing smirk. "Is this the revenge you spoke of? It doesn''t seem very impressive." "You, just you wait, this isn''t over," Li Dong said, his face darkening as though dripping with water, pointing a warning finger at Lin Tian before turning to leave. But before he could turn around, Lin Tian had already arrived in front of him, grabbed his throat, and lifted him up, his face mocking. "Young Master Li, you seem unclear about the situation. Did I say you could go? And at this moment, you dare to threaten me? I really don''t know if you''re stupid or just overly confident." "Whatwhat do you want?" Li Dong gasped for air as Lin Tian grabbed his throat, his face turning red. "You''ve already killed Li Guan; if you dare do something to me, you''ll be at endless war with the Li Family." "Heh... Young Master Li, you surely don''t think I''m as foolish as you?" Hearing Li Dong bring up the Li Family, Lin Tian simply sneered. "I told you before, anyone who tries to deal with me better be prepared to be dealt with in return, and even if I let you go, would you stop troubling me?" "I" Li Dong wanted to say he wouldn''t trouble him anymore, but when he saw the look in Lin Tian''s eyes, he shut his mouth. Clearly, Lin Tian was just waiting for him to speak so he could mock him, so he settled for remaining silent. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Slap! Slap!" Lin Tian slapped Li Dong twice across the face, then threw him to the ground like a dead dog. "Get lost." Chapter 359 - 331: The Police Come Looking "Lin Tian, just you wait, I won''t let you off," Li Dong said, his cheeks swelling red after being slapped twice. His eyes were filled with resentment as he looked at Lin Tian. However, he knew he couldn''t do anything to Lin Tian at the moment, so he started to run away, but not without throwing some harsh words as he left. "Pff, the idiot got smacked and still dares to talk big, really never learns." "That''s because you don''t get it, huh? Did you see his face? That''s what they call ''swelling the face to fill out the fat''." "Haha... Brother, your insight, such insight." "..." Seeing Li Dong getting thrashed by Lin Tian, everyone around burst into laughter, mockingly pointing at him, completely forgetting their previous fears. Lin Tian didn''t care about Li Dong''s threats; there were plenty who had spoken harshly to him before. Who did he think he was? However, seeing his newly bought fruits all ruined brought a helpless smile to his face. Glancing at the nearby fruit stall, he had no choice but to buy them again. As Li Dong left, the crowd at the school gate dispersed, and the security was taken away by the medical team. For Lin Tian, this was just a small interlude; the mission was still the priority. After buying the fruits, Lin Tian went straight to Shen Mengyi''s dormitory. At that moment, Shen Mengyi was in her dorm room. She had planned to buy fruits earlier, but when she was about to pay, she realized she hadn''t brought her money and had to head back to the school, resigned. "Dying of thirst here, I wish I could have a watermelon," Shen Mengyi muttered to herself, wiping the sweat beads on her forehead and looking at the scorching sun outside, too thirsty to even think about going out. "Maybe I should ask Lin Tian to buy one for me?" she thought, but then shook her head. That guy was even lazier than her, asking him to buy a watermelon? Impossible. "Ah... How did I forget to bring the money?" she lamented, sitting on her bed. "Bang!" Suddenly, a loud noise came from the balcony of the dormitory. Shen Mengyi jumped up and hurried to see what had happened. "Wow, a watermelon?" Arriving at the balcony, Shen Mengyi was surprised and delighted to see a watermelon lying there. Could it be that whatever she thought of appeared? Looking around and seeing no one, Shen Mengyi excitedly said, "Could it be that heaven knew I wanted to eat watermelon and sent one over?" "Beauty, I''m not heaven, come quickly pull me up, or I''m going to fall and die," Lin Tian''s voice suddenly came from outside the balcony. "Ah, Lin Tian, what are you doing here?" Shen Mengyi, startled to see Lin Tian climbing on the edge of the balcony, quickly pulled him up. Looking at Lin Tian who had climbed up, Shen Mengyi asked confusedly, "You''re not here peeping on the girls'' dorm, are you?" "Yeah, Shen beauty how did you know? I came here to peek at you showering," hearing Shen Mengyi say this, Lin Tian winked at her, immediately causing her face to flush red as she bashfully glared at him. But as she looked at the watermelon on the ground, she thought aloud. "Hmm how did you know I wanted to eat watermelon now?" "Of course, didn''t you see who I am? Shen beauty and I are in perfect sync; whatever Shen beauty thinks, I know. Like when she''s hungry, when she sleeps, when she showers, and what she looks like in the shower cough cough" "Stop it, what are you talking about?" Hearing Lin Tian talk more and more absurdly, Shen Mengyi scoffed and blushed even deeper. "Hehe... that was a slip of the tongue, a slip of the tongue." Knowing he went too far, Lin Tian chuckled and then said, "Shen beauty, you won''t just make me stand at the doorway, right? I am here delivering watermelon for you." "Come in quickly." Speaking of the watermelon, Shen Mengyi felt her mouth water even more. She was already very thirsty, and seeing the watermelon only made her feel even thirstier. "Shen beauty, I''ll cut it for you." Once Lin Tian entered the dorm, he immediately found a fruit knife and cut off a piece of the watermelon, revealing its juicy flesh. "Wow, so red." Shen Mengyi was delighted to see the exposed flesh of the watermelon, and she immediately grabbed a spoon and eagerly began to eat, totally embodying a food lover''s enthusiasm. The watermelon Lin Tian bought was chilled; as Shen Mengyi bit into it, she felt cool relief from the hot summer day. "Beauty, what about mine?" Watching Shen Mengyi eat with great enjoyment, Lin Tian couldn''t help but want to join in. "Ah, sorry, I forgot about you." Hearing Lin Tian mention his share, Shen Mengyi suddenly realized she had been so engrossed in eating herself that she had forgotten about Lin Tian, blushing once more as she said, "I have another spoon; I''ll wash it for you." "Mm." Lin Tian nodded, but as Shen Mengyi went to get the spoon, he couldn''t wait any longer and grabbed the watermelon to eat, using the same spoon Shen Mengyi just used. "Lin Tian, you, you" When Shen Mengyi came back with the spoon and saw Lin Tian happily eating the watermelon with her spoon, a vein of frustration popped out as she exclaimed, "You''re using my spoon?" "Ah, no worries, no worries, Shen beauty I don''t mind sharing your saliva," Lin Tian replied nonchalantly. "..." Shen Mengyi. You might not mind, but I do, Shen Mengyi screamed inside her heart. You just shared my saliva, isn''t that like an indirect kiss? Thinking this, her face turned even redder, but she could only scold Lin Tian playfully and then grabbed her spoon to join in eating the watermelon. "Mission completed, reward: two Supernatural Points." Amidst eating the watermelon, Lin Tian heard the ethereal voice of the Supernatural Ability System in his mind, his face lighting up when he heard about the reward of two Supernatural Points. Who would have thought that a simple task of buying a watermelon would yield two Supernatural Points? This was undoubtedly the easiest mission ever. ... Inside the Night Paradise Hotel, Li Dong sat angrily on the sofa, his face still burning hot, and he couldn''t help but want to curse. Damn it, he had underestimated Lin Tian''s strength. He thought that since Lin Tian was just a student and he had brought so many people with him, capturing Lin Tian would be easy. However, the outcome was extremely disappointing. Not only did he fail to deal with him, but he had also been beaten himself. This truly was a case of losing the wife and the army. "Lin Tian, you dare hit me, I won''t let you get away with this." A trace of venom flashed in his eyes as Li Dong took out his cell phone and dialed a number. School. After school in the afternoon, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting went to the cafeteria together. Holding Bu Mengting''s hand, Lin Tian smiled and said, "Little wife, what would you like to eat today? I''ll go buy it for you." "Hmm..." Upon hearing this, Bu Mengting started to think with a cute look in her eyes and said, "I want tofu fish, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and also..." After ordering a few dishes, Bu Mengting went to save seats, and Lin Tian was very quick; it only took him a minute or two to buy the food. Carrying the plates over to the table, Lin Tian said, "Little wife, here''s the food, let''s eat." "Hurry up, hurry up, I''m starving." Seeing the dishes in Lin Tian''s hands, Bu Mengting''s appetite surged, and she couldn''t wait to start eating. "Little wife, I want some tofu." Seated at the table, Lin Tian called out. "You have hands, can''t you serve yourself?" Bu Mengting rolled her eyes at him and continued eating her meal. "Hehe... Isn''t the dish closer to you?" Lin Tian, not giving up, continued. "No, serve yourself." Bu Mengting remained unmoved, thinking to herself how lazy this rascal could be and that she shouldn''t indulge him. "Really?" Lin Tian''s eyes turned lecherous as he asked. "Of course, really. Serve yourself." Bu Mengting didn''t even turn her head as she spoke. "Ah... what are you doing?" Suddenly, Bu Mengting felt a hand on her waist and immediately screamed, looking at Lin Tian. "What else? If my little wife won''t serve me tofu, I''ll just have to eat your tofu," Lin Tian said shamelessly. "..." Bu Mengting was both annoyed and amused inside C how could this rascal be so shameless? But as Lin Tian''s hand moved increasingly upwards, her face turned red, and her voice trembled a bit, "Stop, everyone is watching." "Then wife, serve me the tofu." Lin Tian grinned cheekily. "Alright, I''ll serve you, just take your hand away." Finally, Bu Mengting capitulated under Lin Tian''s lecherous power and put some tofu in his bowl. "Muah! Much better, good little wife." Successfully getting his way, Lin Tian gave Bu Mengting a kiss on the cheek and withdrew his hand. "Pervert." Watching Lin Tian''s satisfied look, Bu Mengting coquettishly rolled her eyes at him. "Move, move..." Just then, a noisy commotion suddenly erupted outside the cafeteria, followed by someone shouting. Soon, a group of people in police uniforms walked in, each carrying a gun and looking fierce. "Who here is Lin Tian? Come out quickly." One of the police officers stepped forward and shouted loudly. "I am. What do you want with me?" Seeing that these police officers were actually looking for him, Lin Tian frowned and stood up to speak. "Are you Lin Tian?" Seeing Lin Tian step forward, the police officer asked uncertainly. "Yes," Lin Tian nodded again. "Cuff him, take him away." Seeing Lin Tian confirm, the officer commanded his subordinates. Without further discussion, they moved to cuff Lin Tian. "Wait a minute, on what grounds are you cuffing me?" Seeing that they were about to handcuff him, Lin Tian''s expression turned cold. "Hmph, does your old man need a reason to cuff you? Cuff him, take him away." The leading police officer saw Lin Tian asking why and sneered as he ordered. "Yes!" Receiving the order again, the policeman next to him prepared to forcibly cuff Lin Tian, but he had underestimated Lin Tian''s strength. "Get lost." Lin Tian pushed forcefully, knocking him to the ground and said coldly, "Nice one, needing a reason, huh? Do you really think you''re above everyone else?" sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Damn, is this an arrest?" The leading police officer cursed loudly upon seeing this, then the surrounding officers all pulled out their guns and pointed them at Lin Tian, as if challenging him to make a move. Seeing the officers draw their guns on him, Lin Tian''s expression grew even colder. He said icily, "I hate it most when people point guns at me." "Heh... What are you going to do about it? I''m pointing a gun at you right now," laughed the leading police officer, holding his handgun against Lin Tian''s head and continuously tapping it. It was as if he was deliberately challenging Lin Tian''s boundaries, wondering what Lin Tian would do about it. Chapter 360 - 332: Contribution of the Butt "Bang!" Lin Tianyi punched the police officer in the face and said coldly, "I told you I don''t like people pointing guns at me." "Fuck your mother, daring to lay a hand on me, shoot, fire your guns, kill this bastard," the leading police officer, having taken a punch from Lin Tianyi, immediately roared in anger. And his subordinates really did raise their guns to aim at Lin Tian, ready to shoot. But how could Lin Tian give them the chance? He activated his Neural Response Speed Ability and turned into a blur, snatching all their guns in an instant. "Click, click..." And then, right before their eyes, he twisted those guns into pretzels. "How, how is this possible?" The police officers, seeing Lin Tian twisting their guns into pretzels, were all dumbstruck, exclaiming with faces full of disbelief. The leading police officer was also terrified, looking at Lin Tian as if he were a monster, momentarily at a loss for what to do. He was just following orders from above to arrest someone named Lin Tian from the school. Thinking it was just a student, he didn''t take it seriously and came out with his men. But unexpectedly, the person turned out to be so fierce, even, even twisting guns into pretzels C damn, those were guns. However, it wasn''t just them who were shocked; the surrounding students watching were equally astonished to see Lin Tian, with the girls'' eyes sparkling with stars. "What a master, what a master." "Damn, badass." "So handsome, I want to have his monkeys." "..." The onlooking students exclaimed one after another. Lin Tian didn''t pay attention to them; after throwing the twisted guns on the ground, he took out his phone and called Zhong Guo, feeling that there was something odd about this situation. He hadn''t done anything, so why would the police come for him? "Hello? Who is this?" Upon connecting, Zhong Guo''s voice came from the other end. "It''s me, Lin Tian." Having gotten through, Lin Tian spoke up and then described the situation in front of him, asking what was going on. "Is there such a matter?" After listening to Lin Tian''s account, Zhong Guo pondered for a while and then said, "You go with them to the station for now; I''ll take care of the rest. You''ll be fine." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian''s brows furrowed uncontrollably, but since Zhong Guo said so, he still nodded in agreement and then followed the police officers away. In the police car, the officers looked at Lin Tian with fear in their eyes, not daring to get too close. A man capable of twisting handguns into pretzels was not one they dared to provoke. Even if there had been just one police car, they would not have wanted to share it with Lin Tian. This dude is a dangerous character C who knows if he might suddenly go crazy and start hurting people? Then what would they do? With full worries, they endured the journey, only hoping that the police car would reach the station quickly so they could leave this place of trouble. On the other side, after hanging up Lin Tian''s call, Zhong Guo smiled bitterly and said to Li Dong sitting across from him, "This is the limit of what I can do." "Don''t worry, it''s enough," Li Dong, seeing Zhong Guo''s expression and knowing that even if he asked for more, it wouldn''t be granted, didn''t care further. Knowing that Lin Tian had been caught, he got up and left. Zhong Guo watched Li Dong''s leaving figure, sighing heavily in his heart, his face anxious. Lin Tian arrived at the police station quickly by police car, but he didn''t go into the interrogation room. Instead, he was directly thrown into a cell, a high-security cell, to be with other criminals. The high-security cell housed various felons, either murderers or rapists, each one the dregs of society. Of course, Lin Tian didn''t know this. After entering the cell, he looked at the people inside and felt something was off. It wasn''t just his cell assignment that was wrong, the whole situation was, if he had committed a crime, he should''ve first been taken to an interrogation room, not directly to a cell. Puzzled, Lin Tian didn''t keep thinking about it, and simply sat on his bunk, waiting for what would happen next. Around eight o''clock, the patrolling officers all went to eat, and the noise in the cells increased as the previously lifeless prisoners became active. It was the same in the cell where Lin Tian was. There were about seven or eight prisoners living there, all wearing prison uniforms with shackles on their hands, none of them looking like easy targets. And these people had been paying attention to Lin Tian since he entered this cell, their gazes filled with desire as they looked at him. Yes, desire. The inmates in this cell were all long-term convicts, with the least of them serving twenty years, and several even serving life sentences, so they hadn''t touched a woman since they entered prison, for who knows how many years. Now that Lin Tian suddenly appeared before them, they were all excited, a twenty-year-old lad with soft and tender skin C wasn''t that just like a young girl? So, they decided to properly "train" the lad tonight, and as soon as the guards left, they couldn''t hold back any longer. "Damn, the bald asshole is moving so fast, and here I was hoping to be the first, but he beat me to it." Seeing the bald hulk move towards Lin Tian first, one skinny convict cursed and then warned the others. "I''m going second. Anyone who dares to compete with me, don''t blame me for not being nice." "Alright, I''m third." "I''m fourth." "..." The rest were all eager to declare their place in line, afraid of being too slow. "Get lost..." Lin Tian, seeing the look in the bald hulk''s eyes, knew what he was planning. Although it was his first time in prison, he had seen enough novels and films. "Yo, the kid''s got spirit." The bald hulk, far from being angry at Lin Tian''s defiance, was actually excited. "I like you just like this, just offer up your ass willingly, or I''ll break your limbs." "I said get lost." Lin Tian''s face was filled with cold disdain as he stared at the bald hulk with loathing. ...... At this moment, a few guards eating outside were discussing Lin Tian, the newcomer who arrived today. "Mazi, it was you who brought in that kid today, right? He looks pretty young. What did he do?" "How would I know? The higher-ups didn''t say anything, just told me to throw him in cell three," the guard called Mazi shook his head. "Damn, really? He got thrown into cell three? The men in there are not easy to deal with. That kid''s future days are going to be tough," another guard said gleefully upon hearing that Lin Tian was in cell three. "Heh... isn''t that so? Knowing the nature of those beasts, they''re probably doing ''that thing'' now. I just feel sorry for that young lad, not knowing what he did to end up here." ...... "Baldy, can you do it or not? If not, I''m going first. Stop twiddling your thumbs C I can''t stand it any longer!" Inside the cell, the Monkey grew impatient watching the bald hulk ramble without laying a hand on Lin Tian. "Damn it, who says I can''t do it? Watch me tame him right now." Hearing Monkey''s mockery, the bald hulk cursed and then turned to Lin Tian. "Kid, you heard that? They can''t wait any longer, and neither can I. Hand over your ass." As he spoke, the bald hulk lunged at Lin Tian. "Courting death." Seeing the bald hulk pounce on him, a cold light appeared in Lin Tian''s eyes. If he didn''t react, they would surely think he was an easy target. "Bang!" In an instant, Lin Tian left his bed and bent his body to drive his knee harshly into the bald hulk''s abdomen, then kicked viciously at his groin. There was a crisp "snap" sound, and then the bald hulk''s face turned green. The sight made the other convicts'' hair stand on end, feeling a chilly draft at their groins C it was plainly painful to witness. But that wasn''t the end of it. Lin Tian was already in a bad mood, and this asshole dared to bother him C wasn''t this like offering himself as a venting bag? How could he disappoint such generous intent? sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Ah..." Another wretched scream pierced the air, more dreadful than the slaughter of a pig, audible to everyone in the prison. Including the guards who were eating. "What the hell is going on, isn''t that the bald guy from cell three screaming?" Mazi heard the shriek and his face changed. He put down his chopsticks and hurried with the other guards towards cell three. Chapter 361 - 333 Unease in the Heart "Fuck, can''t you bald fucks give me some peace for once? I can''t even eat in peace." Before he even reached cell number three, Mazi was already cursing loudly. Yes, in his view, the reason the bald guys were causing a ruckus was that they all wanted to fuck Lin Tian over, but ended up fighting among themselves instead. However, when he arrived at the entrance to the cell and saw the scene inside, his expression turned to shock. "Shit, what the hell is this?" Mazi cursed loudly. Then he pulled out his baton, looking disgusted. The scene was too bizarre: he had thought the newcomer Lin Tian would be tormented horribly, but instead, Lin Tian was standing up fine, while a group of old-timers, the Monkeys, were crouched in the corner, their faces filled with terror, their bodies trembling violently. And that was not the strangest part: the bald guy was now lying on the ground convulsing, with bloodstains coming from his crotch, and C incredibly C with a mop handle, the size of a baby''s arm, stuck up his ass. Mazi couldn''t help but clench his ass; it looked so damn painful just to look at it. At that moment, a few other prison guards also arrived, and seeing the state of the bald guy, their feelings were as if they were typing words C after exchanging looks, they could see the fear in each other''s eyes. As prison guards, they all knew who the bald guy was: he had come to prison for murder, and not just one or two people, but a total of seventeen. But now, such a tough guy had been beaten like this, so how strong was the person who beat him? The guards all drew their batons and then opened the cell door to enter. They didn''t care whether the bald guy was dead or alive; their first move was to turn to Lin Tian and demand, "You! Explain, what the hell happened here?" Lin Tian looked at the several prison guards, his expression indifferent. "When can I get out?" he asked. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Fuck, are you deaf? I''m asking you what happened here? You think you can get out after coming in here? Have you lost your damned mind?" Seeing Lin Tian''s non-responsive answer, Mazi immediately became furious, waving his baton, ready to teach him a lesson. Lin Tian''s frown deepened, as he had been in the cell for several hours already. Zhong Guo said he would handle the situation, but it seemed that wasn''t the case, especially considering the attitude of these guards. It seemed Zhong Guo hadn''t dealt with it at all; he hadn''t even said a word. "I want to see Zhong Guo. Have him come to see me," Lin Tian said, ignoring Mazi''s baton-waving. "Motherfucker, I''ve never seen a prisoner as arrogant as you. The director isn''t someone you can just see because you want to. Since you won''t listen quietly, I''m going to teach you a lesson myself, so you understand this is a prison and you''re the prisoner here; you''ve got to listen to us," Mazi said, raising his baton and smashing it toward Lin Tian, with the other guards following suit. "Hmph." Lin Tian let out a cold snort, dodging to the side, causing Mazi to miss with his baton, and the attacks of the others to hit nothing but air. "Fuck! How dare you dodge! Hit him, just don''t kill him." Seeing Lin Tian dodge his attack, Mazi became furious. Everyone in the prison knew that the guards were the real bosses here, that no one should mess with them. Even if guards hit the inmates, they couldn''t dodge; they just had to take the beating, the same rule applied to anybody from the outside world no matter how tough they were. But now, a teenager dared to defy him C wasn''t this a slap in the face? Mazi decided to seriously teach Lin Tian a lesson. "Get lost!" But they had underestimated Lin Tian, or perhaps it should be said that Lin Tian wasn''t comparable to those prisoners; seeing these guards coming at him without reason, Lin Tian lost his temper too. Even a clay Buddha has some anger, let alone a person? Lin Tian never thought of himself as someone with a good temper. What''s so special about guards? Piss me off, and I''ll punch you just the same. "Bang!" Facing the oncoming guards, Lin Tian didn''t retreat but advanced instead. The Ox Power Technique and superpower activated, he launched a punch directly at the baton Mazi swung, "Crack!" The baton, as thick as a steel pipe, was snapped in two. Seeing this, Mazi''s face was filled with shock. How much strength did that require? "Boom!" But before he could react, Lin Tian landed another punch on his face, sending him flying. "Clang clang clang..." The prison''s iron bunk beds were overturned several times before they finally came to a stop. "Hiss..." The Monkeys, crouched in the corner, inhaled sharply at the sight of Lin Tian''s ferocity, and felt relieved thinking back on their previous intentions to mess with him. Good thing they didn''t go through with it, otherwise they wouldn''t even know how they died. "Shit! He dares to assault an officer! Let''s team up and kill him." The other guards, seeing Mazi flipped over by Lin Tian''s attack, glared fiercely. This motherfucker thought he could turn the world upside down? We''re the police, he''s just a prisoner. "Come on, I''m just in a bad mood; you all are perfect for venting," Lin Tian said, looking at them disdainfully, as he charged again, delivering punches and kicks to the guards, leaving them powerless to retaliate. After a while, all the guards were lying on the ground, their faces swollen. "Kid, you... just you wait, we won''t let you off," the guards glowered at Lin Tian, their teeth clenched. This was utterly humiliating, to be beaten by a prisoner like this; they supported each other as they left the cell, ready to call for reinforcements. ... In the rental room, He Qianqian and Bu Mengting were both inside. Earlier today, they had seen Lin Tian being taken away by the police. Bu Mengting contacted He Qianqian immediately to discuss what to do next. Initially, they comforted each other, saying everything would be fine and that perhaps the police had simply called Lin Tian in for questioning and he would be back soon. But now, several hours had passed without any news from Lin Tian, and they were both becoming worried. "Qianqian, Lin Tian won''t be in any trouble, will he?" Bu Mengting asked with a hint of redness in her eyes as she looked at He Qianqian. "No, he won''t. You''re aware of Lin Tian''s strength, aren''t you? He will definitely be fine," He Qianqian reassured Bu Mengting as she embraced her, though her own eyes were filled with concern, and she didn''t even know if what she was saying was true or false. "Knock, knock, knock" Just then, someone knocked on the door. Bu Mengting''s face brightened up suddenly. "It must be Lin Tian. I knew he would be fine," she exclaimed. She hurried to the door, taking two steps at a time, and upon opening it, she called out, "Lin Tian, you''re back" "Who are you?" As soon as Bu Mengting opened the door, she realized the person was not Lin Tian and frowned as she asked. "So you''re Lin Tian''s woman, huh?" Li Dong''s eyes lit up as he saw Bu Mengting open the door, a lecherous smile on his face. "I didn''t expect this kid to be so lucky, to have such a beautiful woman." "Who is it, Mengting?" Hearing that the visitor wasn''t Lin Tian, He Qianqian also came out to ask. "There''s another one?" Li Dong''s eyes brightened again upon hearing He Qianqian''s voice. "Sorry, Lin Tian isn''t here. What do you want?" Bu Mengting frowned as she looked at Li Dong, feeling very uncomfortable with the way he was looking at her. If he hadn''t mentioned Lin Tian''s name, she might have already shut the door. "Hehe I know very well that Lin Tian isn''t here. That''s exactly why I came," said Li Dong with a sleazy grin, stepping forward to enter. "I''m sorry, but we don''t welcome you here. Please leave," Bu Mengting said as she saw Li Dong try to barge in, hastily trying to close the door. But how could Li Dong let her close it? He pushed against the door and then shoved it forcefully, sending Bu Mengting stumbling back as he laughed and walked in. Once inside, Li Dong saw He Qianqian and his eyes uncontrollably revealed a look of amazement. He had not expected this woman to be even more enchanting than Bu Mengting. Bu Mengting was still a student, and a student''s beauty often lay in their innocence. He Qianqian, however, was different. She had already entered society and her clothing, demeanor, and temperament were more comprehensively displayed. This was the allure of a mature woman. If you ask what type of beauty men prefer most, it would be a mature woman like her. "Good, good... I didn''t expect this bastard Lin Tian to have such luck with women, but today you both belong to me. Let this young master enjoy you," Li Dong said, rushing toward Bu Mengting and He Qianqian after repeating the word ''good'' twice. Seeing Li Dong''s boldness, both women were startled and dodged to the side. Bu Mengting glared at Li Dong with a mix of shame and anger. "If you know Lin Tian, you must know how formidable he is. If you dare do anything to us, he won''t let you off," she warned. "Haha I''m well aware of how formidable Lin Tian is," Li Dong said, his expression darkening at the mention of Lin Tian. He looked at Bu Mengting and He Qianqian and added, "But right now, he''s in no position to protect himself. For all we know, he might already be dead. Do you think I would be afraid of a dead man?" "You''re talking nonsense," Bu Mengting and He Qianqian retorted in unison, their faces turning pale at Li Dong''s claim that Lin Tian was already dead, but they refused to acknowledge it. "Haha... Is that so? You''re just deceiving yourselves. Today you both are mine. Just submit to me and perhaps I''ll be a bit gentler later on." ... Sitting on the bed, Lin Tian suddenly felt restless, with an ominous premonition. He looked toward the direction outside the prison, feeling uneasy. "What''s happening?" Lin Tian asked himself. He trusted his instincts; ever since he had learned the Divination Technique, his judgment of dangerous situations had been almost accurate. He knew something was about to happen. "Could it be" Suddenly, Lin Tian thought of He Qianqian and Bu Mengting. His face changed color, certain that they must be in trouble for him to feel this unsettled. Without hesitation, Lin Tian rushed to the cell door and in front of the stunned inmates, unleashed his Ox Power superpower, bending the iron bars and stepping out. "Bloody hell, this guy''s cheating!" exclaimed Monkey, shocked and disbelieving at the scene before him, and so were the other inmates. "Listen up, guys, beat this bastard senseless later. Damn it, he dared to lay a hand on me. Seems he doesn''t want to live," Mazi said as he arrived with more prison guards at this moment. Chapter 362 - 334 Li Familys Three Tigers "Fuck, this kid is trying to break out, catch him!" Arriving at cell number three, Mazi led a group of prison guards and just happened to see Lin Tian walking out of the cell and immediately shouted. Seeing the bent bars, each one of them was horrified. Is this guy Superman? "Kid, do you know how serious a crime breaking out of prison is? Just surrender quietly," another prison guard called out to Lin Tian. As Lin Tian came out and saw a dozen prison guards rushing over, he furrowed his brows tightly. However, the anxiety in his heart grew even more intense, and he stopped thinking about that. With Ox Power Technique and Neural Response Speed Ability activated simultaneously, Lin Tian crossed his arms to protect his head and then charged forward like a crazed bull. "Motherfucker, so stubborn, let''s stop him together." The prison guards, seeing Lin Tian charging towards them, started to curse, taking batons in their hands, ready to fight. "Bang!" Lin Tian was fast, rushing to the front of these guards in an instant, his body knocking a nearby guard flying. "Pfft!" As Lin Tian was unable to control his force, the guard he knocked away spat out a mouthful of blood and passed out as soon as he hit the ground. "Hiss..." Seeing the miserable state of this guard, the other prison guards drew a sharp breath. Is this guy really Superman? "Bang bang bang..." Lin Tian bulldozed his way through, sending guards flying, then left the prison behind, leaving the astonished guards staring blankly in confusion, only sounding the alarm and beginning the chase after Lin Tian had disappeared. After breaking out of prison, Lin Tian headed to a deserted open area, then activated his Flying Ability and flew towards his rental room. "Get lost, don''t you come any closer, or we''ll scream for help." Inside the rental, Bu Mengting and He Qianqian were cornered by Li Dong; the place was in disarray, with things scattered all over the floorobjects that Bu Mengting and He Qianqian had thrown in an attempt to drive Li Dong away. But how could that succeed? After throwing everything they could, they were forced into the corner. "Haha... Scream all you want, nobody will come even if you throat tears apart," Li Dong arrogantly said. "The area is surrounded by my men, who dares to come in?" At his words, both Bu Mengting and He Qianqian turned pale, exchanging despairing glances, yet also displaying a determined expression. Even if it meant death, they couldn''t let this guy have his way with them. If Lin Tian was indeed gone, then they would join him. A window was beside them, and almost simultaneously, they both jumped out of it. "Crash!" The two women jumped out the window, their faces devoid of fear, tears streaming down, thinking, Lin Tian, we are coming to join you. "Damn it, they won''t even let me enjoy myself before dying," cursed Li Dong when he reached the window and saw the two women jump down, fuming with rage. "Whoo..." But as he was about to leave, a gust of wind blew in, and then he saw Lin Tian appear before his eyes, holding Bu Mengting and He Qianqian on either side. "Lin Tian!" Li Dong stared in disbelief at the suddenly appearing Lin Tian, his face filled with horror as if he had seen a ghost. "How are you here?" "Why can''t I be here?" Lin Tian flew in, setting Bu Mengting and He Qianqian down on the ground, and said with a face full of anger. Just now, had he not arrived in time, he didn''t dare to think what could have happened to Bu Mengting and He Qianqianall caused by this very Li Dong. "What, what do you want to do?" Li Dong saw Lin Tian step towards him and immediately backed away in fear. "I want you dead," said Lin Tian, his face filled with wrath and teeth clenched in fury. After speaking, his body turned into a blur and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of Li Dong, his hand clasping his throat and lifting him up. His grip tightened continually, causing Li Dong''s breath to catch, his face turning red with suffocation. "You, you can''t kill me," Li Dong struggled to say, his eyes wide with terror. "I am a direct descendant of the Li Family, if, if you kill me, they won''t let you off." "The Li Family, are they strong?" Lin Tian looked down at Li Dong disdainfully and suddenly tightened his grip, snapping Li Dong''s neck with a "crack." Without even glancing at him again, he threw Li Dong''s body on the ground. Lin Tian then stepped out, dealt with his subordinates, and came back in. He found two burlap bags in the room, disposed of the bodies outside, and then took Bu Mengting and He Qianqian to a hotel room. Since the rental was a mess and the two women had been so greatly startled, Lin Tian decided not to go back immediately, letting them have a proper rest. Lying on the bed with Lin Tian in the middle, his arms held Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. Seeing that both women were safe and sound, he felt relieved. "Lin Tian, I thought I''d never see you again," Bu Mengting said tearfully while lying in Lin Tian''s arms. She was truly terrified today, feeling as if the whole world had collapsed when she learned that Lin Tian might be dead, which led her to think about suicide by jumping off the building. On the other side, He Qianqian''s eyes were also red and swollen, obviously sharing the same thoughts. "Silly girls, aren''t I fine right here?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian hugged their hands tighter, wanting to make them feel his presence. He then kissed each of them on the forehead and said. "How could you be so foolish as to jump from a building? If I hadn''t sensed it in time, do you know what would have happened? If I''d lost you, do you know I would''ve gone mad? Don''t ever be so foolish again. You need to believe in me, I will definitely live well and protect you both." "Yes!" Bu Mengting and He Qianqian nodded vigorously upon hearing this, their hearts racing with the realization that had Lin Tian not arrived in time today, they might well have been dead by now. Feeling the warmth of Lin Tian, they both relaxed, and soon a wave of sleepiness overcame them, leading them to fall asleep quickly. The events of the day had been too much, and they were exhausted. Their minds had been tense the whole time, and now that they were finally able to relax, they couldn''t stay awake any longer. Lin Tian felt their breathing stabilize into a peaceful rhythm before he carefully got out of bed. He moved to the balcony, looking out at the night sky, then took out his phone and dialed Zhong Guo''s number. "Hello..." The call connected quickly, and Zhong Guo''s voice came through. "Zhong Guo, you''ve really screwed me over this time." Lin Tian''s voice came cold over the phone, even his address for Zhong Guo becoming general. "Lin Tian, is that you?" Zhong Guo sounded very surprised on the other end of the line. "You''re out?" Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then his tone turned somewhat ashamed, tinged with bitterness. "That''s right, with your abilities, escaping wouldn''t be impossible." "Don''t you think you owe me an explanation?" Lin Tian said, softening his voice slightly but still maintaining its icy tone after hearing the remorse in Zhong Guo''s voice. "It was Li Dong." Zhong Guo spoke with bitterness. "He''s a direct descendent of the Li Family. He ordered me to deal with you, or he would target me, even threatening my family, so..." Zhong Guo didn''t finish his sentence, but the implication was clearhadn''t Lin Tian already been imprisoned? "Young Master Lin, now that you''re out, you should leave Wu''an City quickly. Li Dong won''t let you off," Zhong Guo said, advising Lin Tian. "No need, he''s already dead," Lin Tian replied coldly over the phone. "What? Li Dong is dead?" Zhong Guo exclaimed in shock. "Did you kill him?" "Who else?" Lin Tian retorted. "Young Master Lin, you''re too impulsive. The Li Family is an ancient family from the Capital City, not someone we can afford to mess with. Now that you''ve killed Li Dong, they won''t let you off," Zhong Guo''s voice grew strained. "You better leave quickly. I''ll open up all the routes out of Wu''an City. As long as you get away from the Li Family, they can''t do anything to you." "No need," Lin Tian said coldly into the phone. Did he need to fear the Li Family? If they dared to come, they wouldn''t be allowed to leave. "Young Master Lin..." Zhong Guo tried to persuade him, but Lin Tian interrupted firmly. "You underestimate me. I don''t take the Li Family seriously at all." He ended the call abruptly and turned his gaze toward the direction of the Capital City. "The Li Family, huh? No matter how great your family is, I don''t mind turning you into the next Zhang Family." ... At that moment in the Li Family residence, they had already learned about Lin Tian''s prison break. They had even phoned Li Dong to caution him to be careful. However, they couldn''t get through to Li Dong''s phone no matter what, which led them to suspect that something had happened to him, likely related to Lin Tian. In the Li Family''s hall, many people were seated. They had grave expressions, which turned to anger upon considering that something might have happened to Li Dong. "Do you think that Lin Tian would come after the Li Family?" Li Yuan asked from among those present. He was also a direct descendent of the Li Family, a cousin to Li Dong and Li Guan, and the son of Li Dong''s second uncle, Li Xiangshang. "Hmph, what''s there to fear? I hope he does come. With so many masters in our family, if he comes, he''s asking for death," Li Tianyi said disdainfully in response to Li Yuan''s words. He was another cousin of Li Dong''s but the son of Li Dong''s third uncle. Within the older generation of the Li Family, there were three brothersLi Xiangqian, Li Xiangshang, and Li Xiangjin. In the Capital City, they were known as the Three Tigers of the Li Family, each a significant figure in their own right. Li Xiangqian, the current head of the Li Family, controlled all the family''s resources and authority, didn''t need any introduction. Li Dong and Li Guan were his sons. Li Xiangshang managed the Li Family''s overseas businesses and was a well-known entrepreneur. Chapter 363 - 335: Zhang Ya Appears "This boy should definitely not be let off easily," Li Xiangqian said with a somber tone, seated in the middle of the hall. Li Guan and Li Dong were both his sons, and his only two sons. Now that they had both been killed by Lin Tian, how could he not feel hatred? If possible, he would have liked to eat Lin Tian''s flesh and drink his blood. "The Family Head is right, we absolutely cannot let this boy get away with this. To offend the Li Family, we must make him wish he were dead," Li Tian chimed in from the side, nodding, although whether he genuinely sought vengeance for Li Dong and Li Guan was another matter. In the Li Family, although Li Tian had a significant status, Li Dong and Li Guan being the sons of the Family Head meant they always overshadowed him, making the unity within the family not as solid as it appeared to outsiders. "That''s right, the majesty of the Li Family should not be challenged," Li Yuan also spoke up, his face showing indignation. He was genuinely furious, as he had always had a good relationship with Li Dong. Learning that his brother might have died filled him with a fury that made him want to tear someone apart. "Which of you is willing to go to Wu''an City and bring this boy back?" Seeing the unified animosity from Li Tian and Li Yuan, Li Xiangqian was satisfied, and he looked at the two of them as he asked. "..." Li Tian. "..." Li Yuan. Upon hearing this, the two men wisely kept their mouths shut. It was impossible for them to go. Li Dong had gone, taking with him strong men, each very capable. But the final outcome was his death. They did not believe themselves to be much stronger than Li Dong, so making a statement was one thing but stepping into the fray themselves was another thing entirely. "Why are you all silent now?" Seeing no one speak, Li Xiangqian''s expression darkened. "Weren''t you just shouting about not letting this boy go? Why have you become mute now?" His voice was loud, and could be heard in every corner of the hall, but facing his bellow, not a single person dared to stand up and respond. "Hmph, useless trash," Li Xiangqian scoffed, seeing that no one else spoke. At these words, both Li Tian and Li Yuan''s faces flushed red with shame, but they stood there without daring to utter a single word. What a joke, this was a matter related to their own lives. What did it matter if they were scolded a few times? As long as they could stay alive, everything was fine. "Hehe... Family Head Li, what do you think if I were to go?" A woman''s voice suddenly echoed in the hall. Looking toward the source, they saw a woman who had appeared at the entrance of the hall seemingly out of nowhere. The woman was exceptionally enchanting, with seductive red lips and a voluptuous figure, accentuated by the bright red long dress she was wearing, making her an irresistibly thirsty sight. Seeing the woman before them, all the men in the hall swallowed hard, their eyes filled with an uncontrollable desire. This woman was Zhang Ya. After returning to the country, she had been closely monitoring Lin Tian''s movements, including all of his information, which is how she learned that the Li Family was dealing with Lin Tian. Knowing that the Li Family was a powerful clan in the Capital City, she had thoughts of using the Li Family to help her capture Lin Tian. "Who are you?" Li Xiangqian''s lustful glance flickered momentarily at the sight of the woman before him. Cold sharpness glittered in his eyes; the Li home had formidable protection, and yet this woman had suddenly appeared here, leaving him uncertain whether she was a friend or foe. If she was a friend, that would be fine, but if she was an enemy, then it would be troublesome. "Hehe... Don''t be so nervous, I''m not your enemy," Zhang Ya said with a seductive smile, seeing the wariness in Li Xiangqian''s eyes. "On the contrary, we are friends because we have a common enemy: Lin Tian." When mentioning Lin Tian, a terrifying light flashed in Zhang Ya''s eyes, but she quickly returned to her normal demeanor. "Oh? You also have a grudge with Lin Tian?" Li Xiangqian asked, eyeing Zhang Ya with a playful look, his expression showing that he didn''t fully believe her words. "I know you don''t believe me," Zhang Ya said, disregarding Li Xiangqian''s smile. Her body then suddenly vanished, reappearing in an instant before Li Xiangqian, her hand gripping his neck as she spoke. "Do you think I have any need to lie to you?" "What do you want, enchantress? Release our Family Head immediately!" "Let go of our Family Head, or we''ll see that you have no place to be buried." "Stop, enchantress." "..." Facing such a bizarre situation with Zhang Ya, all the Li Family members had looks of shock, but upon seeing Li Xiangqian''s neck clutched in her grasp, they began to shout out. "Hehe... Why all this fuss? I''m not going to harm him," Zhang Ya laughed again upon seeing everyone''s angry reactions, releasing the grip on Li Xiangqian''s neck, then her figure vanished once more, reappearing back where she had initially stood. "Cough, cough, cough... cough, cough..." Li Xiangqian slumped back into his seat after being released by Zhang Ya, coughing violently from the lack of oxygen. It took him a while to recover. When he looked at Zhang Ya again, his gaze was filled with horror. This woman was terrifying, capable of instant teleportation. Had she wished to kill him just now, there seemed to be no chance that he would have survived. "What are your conditions?" After pondering for a moment, Li Xiangqian asked, watching Zhang Ya. He didn''t believe Zhang Ya would help him deal with Lin Tian for no reason. With her strength, she had no need for such things, and now that she had approached the Li Family, it was clear she had other motives. "Hehehe... Family Head Li is indeed a clever man; I always enjoy talking to clever people," Zhang Ya said with a smile as she looked at Li Xiangqian. "I can help you deal with Lin Tian, but after he is captured, he must be handed over to me, and you also have to pay a reward of one billion." "What? You must still be dreaming." "That''s really quite an ugly demand." "No, the Family Head cannot agree to her." "..." Upon hearing Zhang Ya''s terms, the members of the Li family were all taken aback and began to protest. Weren''t these demands way too presumptuous? To actually propose such terms, did she really think the Li family was afraid of her? Zhang Ya was unfazed by the crowd''s insults; she fixed her gaze on Li Xiangqian because only his words mattered here. "Don''t you think your demand is a bit excessive?" Li Xiangqian said in a calm voice. "Does Family Head Li think I''m not worth the price?" Zhang Ya asked in return, unchanging in her expression upon seeing that Li Xiangqian didn''t outright refuse. Li Xiangqian then fell silent again, and it was about a minute later that he finally spoke again, "Alright, I agree to your terms, but I won''t give you the reward all at once. I''ll give you half first." "Hehe... Family Head Li is indeed a straightforward person." Hearing Li Xiangqian agree to her terms, Zhang Ya laughed then gave out her account information. Once she confirmed the money had been transferred, she spoke again, "My name is Zhang Ya, and I hope our cooperation will be pleasant this time, Family Head Li. Remember, our cooperation should revolve around me as the center." "Don''t worry about that; I''ll give the orders," Li Xiangqian nodded. ...... Wu''an City. Lin Tian was unaware that Zhang Ya had already returned, and even that she had found the Li family to collaborate with them against him. At this moment, he was lying in a hotel, sound asleep, embraced by He Qianqian and Bu Mengting on either side. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Pig, wake up," Bu Mengting said, pinching Lin Tian''s nose. On the other side, He Qianqian had also woken up. She didn''t disturb Lin Tian like Bu Mengting did and simply lay there, enjoying the rare peace of the moment. The events of last night had deeply affected her, and even after a whole night, she found it hard to let go. "Mmm... No, I need to sleep a little longer." Lin Tian''s nose was pinched, and he struggled to breathe. He took Bu Mengting''s hand away and turned over to continue sleeping. "Stop sleeping already, I''m hungry," Bu Mengting said, pinching his nose again as she saw Lin Tian trying to go back to sleep. "What time is it?" Lin Tian asked, his last bit of sleepiness vanishing as Bu Mengting disturbed him again. He opened his eyes to ask. "It''s ten o''clock already. Get up and buy us some food," Bu Mengting said, giving him a look. "Hmm... Ten o''clock already." Lin Tian glanced at the clock on the wall and heard his stomach grumbling. "Yeah, I''m a bit hungry too." "Then hurry up and go buy us something to eat," Bu Mengting said, standing on the bed and looking down at Lin Tian with an authoritative tone. When Lin Tian turned his head, his eyes went wide because Bu Mengting was standing there, wearing nothing at all. "Hehe... little wife, should we have something else before breakfast?" Lin Tian said with a lecherous smile. "Something else?" Bu Mengting was startled. "Is there any other food in the room?" "Of course, there is," Lin Tian said confidently and suddenly pounced at her. "Aren''t you it?" "No." Bu Mengting cried out as Lin Tian pounced on her. "Qianqian is still here." "Hehe... No problem, no problem. You can pretend I''m not here," He Qianqian said with a chuckle, teasing the two of them. "Qianqian, how could you be like this? You should control him," Bu Mengting said coquettishly upon seeing He Qianqian indifferent. "Then let''s have two at once," Lin Tian said, his eyes lighting up at the sight of He Qianqian hiding under the coversafter all, it wasn''t often all three of them were together, and it would be a shame not to seize the opportunity to do something. After saying that, Lin Tian pounced towards He Qianqian. Following a tumultuous hour, they finally settled down. After breakfast, Bu Mengting left for her school classes, while Lin Tian went with He Qianqian to the school''s academic affairs office. He had already mentioned having He Qianqian take the postgraduate examination and then come to the university as a teacher. Now that they had some time, it was time to get this matter handled. Even as a teacher, one must take the postgraduate exam and study at the school for a period before being qualified to teach officially after passing the examination. Lin Tian and Bu Mengting arrived at the academic affairs office, which was different from the student management office. Just as they walked into the academic affairs office, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting saw a bald, middle-aged man walk out. Chapter 364 - 336: Cant Stop Fanning "Hello, is the Vice Chancellor here?" Lin Tian asked as he looked at the bald middle-aged man. "That''s me. What do you need?" the bald middle-aged man queried, then his expression changed abruptly when he turned his gaze towards He Qianqian, and his eyes lit up intensely. "Hello Miss, my name is Fan Jian, and I am the Vice Chancellor here," he introduced himself eagerly. "..." Lin Tian stared at the Vice Chancellor speechlessly, feeling extremely annoyed. What kind of look was that towards my wife? If it weren''t for needing something from you, believe it or not, just with that look, I would have beaten you so badly your mother wouldn''t recognize you. "We want to apply for postgraduate studies, and came here to register," Lin Tian said with a somewhat cold voice. "Oh, it''s about postgraduate studies, good, good... I''ll get the forms for you right away," Fan Jian said with a joyous smile on his face, completely oblivious to the coldness in Lin Tian''s voice. At this moment, his entire attention was on He Qianqian, as the woman was so beautiful that he couldn''t stop himself from having other thoughts. If they weren''t here for postgraduate studies, it would have been fine since his authority did not extend to such matters, but since she was applying, didn''t that mean he had the final say? Upon entering the admissions office, Fan Jian pulled out the forms needed for the postgraduate application, looking at He Qianqian with a smile. "What is your name, student?" "He Qianqian." He Qianqian felt uncomfortable under Fan Jian''s overt staring but couldn''t avoid answering his question. "What a beautiful name, truly." Fan Jian burst into laughter when he heard her name and praised her. "What do you plan to do after your postgraduate studies, Miss He, perhaps join our faculty?" "..." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian immediately showed signs of irritation. "Isn''t that obvious? If not to become a university professor, what else is postgraduate study for?" "Hey... what kind of response is that? Although postgraduate study is for university education, there''s still PhD and Masters to consider after that, isn''t there? Besides, it''s Miss He who is applying, not you, why are you butting in?" Fan Jian replied, visibly annoyed when he heard Lin Tian''s words. However, when he saw that Lin Tian stopped talking, he turned his attention back to He Qianqian with a smile, saying, "Miss He, postgraduate studies aren''t as simple as you think." He smirked mischievously. "Many applicants don''t pass no matter how many times they attempt." "That''s okay, I believe in my abilities," He Qianqian smiled and continued filling out her form. "No no no... Miss He, you still don''t understand what I mean," Fan Jian said, noticing that He Qianqian had not grasped his implications, and spoke again. "What I mean is, it is not just about having enough skills to pass, think about how many are applying and the competency of each." "What are you suggesting then?" He Qianqian asked, looked puzzled. "I have a shortcut, and if Miss He is willing, I can guarantee 100% that you will pass this time," Fan Jian said with a self-assured look. "A shortcut?" He Qianqian became even more puzzled. Being in the teaching profession, she knew about postgraduate studies, and she had never heard of any shortcuts. At her side, Lin Tian''s expression darkened, hearing what Fan Jian said, he could almost guess what this ''shortcut'' implied, his fists cracking with tension as he spoke in a conspicuously cold voice. "And what might this shortcut be, according to the Vice Chancellor?" Fan Jian, his mind full on He Qianqian, completely missed the ice in Lin Tian''s tone, responding with a grin. "Though I don''t directly supervise the postgraduate admissions, I happen to know the chief examiner, and if Miss He Qianqian is willing, I can arrange everything," he said. As he spoke, his hand reached towards He Qianqian''s face, his gesture exceedingly lewd. "Vice Chancellor Fan, what are you trying to do?" He Qianqian saw Fan Jian''s hand coming and quickly dodged. "Hehe... Miss He Qianqian, don''t you understand what I''m suggesting?" Fan Jian, seeing He Qianqian dodge, did not show anger but rather raised his sleazy eyebrows. "I, Fan Jian, am not a good man, I wouldn''t ask the chief examiner for anyone. If it weren''t for my instant connection with Miss He, why would I do something that puts me in someone''s debt, when favors are the hardest to repay? Shouldn''t Miss He show some gratitude?" "Vice Chancellor Fan, thank you for your kindness, but I would rather rely on my own ability to pass the postgraduate exam," He Qianqian said at that moment, disgust forming in her, shaking her head in refusal. "Hmph, really ignorant," Fan Jian''s face turned cold upon hearing He Qianqian''s refusal. "Do you think you can pass without my help? Since you are unwilling, let me tell you plainly, if you don''t have my approval, don''t even dream about passing this time." "Hehe... If you obey and spend one night with me, passing the postgraduate exam would just be a word away for me." "Vice Chancellor Fan, that''s quite bold of you," Lin Tian couldn''t hold back any longer upon hearing Fan Jian''s overt threat, his voice dangerously chilling. "You are just a minor Vice Chancellorare you implying you can do whatever you want in this university? Even the Chancellor couldn''t!" At this moment, Lin Tian was sure, this Vice Chancellor must be new! Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Otherwise, he wouldn''t be unaware of Lin Tian''s ''heroic deeds''! Back then, he had brutally beaten up the Chancellor of Wu''an University! "Haha... What if I am the supreme authority here? What can you possibly do to me?" Fan Jian laughed loudly, his face showing disdain as he looked at Lin Tian and He Qianqian. "The postgraduate section is under my control, and even the Chancellor can''t dictate me. You might as well just obey and spend a night with me." "Bang!" He Qianqian didn''t respond to him; Lin Tian''s fist did, striking him in the face, his voice filled with fury. "Then today, I will destroy you." This bastard actually dared to threaten his wife right in front of him. Does he not know how to spell ''death''? Just a principal, and he thinks he can turn the world upside down? "You, you dare hit me," Fan Jian said, feeling the pain on his face, looking at Lin Tian incredulously, and then his expression turned sinister. "You still think about going for postgraduate studies? I guarantee you will never succeed, not in your whole life." "Hmm, still daring to threaten me now? Do you really think I won''t dare to do something to you?" Lin Tian stepped forward and grabbed Fan Jian by the collar. "Slap slap slap..." Dozens of slaps echoed simultaneously. Fan Jian''s dizzy head swirled, unable to distinguish north from south, and soon his face resembled that of a pig. The noise from the office attracted many people; suddenly, crowds surrounded the place, and through the windows, people saw Fan Jian being turned into a pig-faced man, causing an uproar. "Fuck, is that Fan Jian? He actually turned into a pig head." "Well done, I''ve disliked that bastard for a long time, always bullying people using his position." "So satisfying, keep hitting him, harder, harder..." "..." "Make way, make way..." The impact wasn''t small on the vice principal''s office, and the school''s security rushed over at this time. They pushed through the students and upon seeing Lin Tian brutally beating Fan Jian, they shouted angrily. "Stop it right now, or we won''t be polite." "Quick, quick, stop him," Fan Jian saw the security guards arriving and his face instantly showed a glimmer of hope. "So what if they have come?" Lin Tian looked at Fan Jian and sneered, his hands still relentlessly slapping. "Slap slap slap..." The crisp sounds continued to ring through the office, causing the onlooking crowd to gasp again. "Fuck, what a tough guy, still dares to hit despite the security guards being here." "I, I want to be his fan." "So cool, I want to go up and slap him a couple of times too." "..." "Go, catch him," the security team captain saw Lin Tian was not giving any face, and his expression turned ugly; he waved and commanded the security guards to step forward to stop Lin Tian. But as he finished speaking, no one moved forward! The security team captain was Fan Jian''s relative and had just arrived with Fan Jian. He didn''t know Lin Tian, but these security guards certainly knew of Lin Tian''s ferocityhow could they willingly walk into their doom? "Get out of the way..." Lin Tian''s anger was far from quelled; how could a few slaps suffice when this bastard dared to target He Qianqian? "Bang!" With a kick, he pushed away the foremost security guard and continued his relentless assault. "Fuck, are you all useless? Attack all at once," the security captain cursed as he saw the guard being kicked away and charged up himself. If he couldn''t handle this situation today, he''d have no face to remain as the captain of the security team at Wu''an University. But he underestimated Lin Tian''s strength. Although his hands were busy, just his legs alone kept them at bay. "Damn, what''s this kid fed on? He''s so powerful," the security team captain also received a kick from Lin Tian, pain throbbing in his chest, and he spoke in shock. "What''s going on? What are all of you doing? Such a spectacle at a university, what kind of example is this?" A deep voice came from outside at this time, and then the crowd parted to let a middle-aged man in a suit with glasses walk through. He approached the office, observed Lin Tian continuously slapping Fan Jian, and his expression also soured. However, he didn''t act like the security team captain, who rushed forward to restrain Lin Tian immediately. He looked at Lin Tian and spoke, "I don''t know what Principal Fan has done to offend this student to warrant such a beating?" "Hmph... Finally, someone capable of a conversation has arrived, huh?" Lin Tian looked at the newcomer and scoffed; he recognized the man, Wu Guangxi, the president of Wu''an University. This president was also new! The previous principal, who had been taught a lesson by Lin Tian, had gotten scared and transferred voluntarily! "Abusing authority and coercing students, is this the manner of Wu''an University?" "What." Upon hearing this, Wu Guangxi was shocked; he fiercely glared at Fan Jian, motioning him to keep quiet, and then turned to Lin Tian with a smile. "I think there must be some misunderstanding. There are many people here, so let''s go to the president''s office to discuss and find a solution." Wu Guangxi knew about Fan Jian, so he didn''t think Lin Tian was lying. Still, with so many students watching, openly discussing this would definitely impact the school''s reputation, hence his proposal for a private resolution. Chapter 365 - 337: Old Woman, and Ugly In the principal''s office, the secretary poured tea for Lin Tian and He Qianqian. Wu Guangxi sat eagerly to the side, saying, "Come, come, come... This is top-quality Tieguanyin tea, I usually can''t bear to drink it myself." Lin Tian pulled He Qianqian to sit on the other side. He wasn''t buying Wu Guangxi''s enthusiasm and said with a still frosty face, "Principal Wu, you said we''re here to discuss a solution, not to make small talk. Besides, we aren''t that close." "..." Wu Guangxi. "Hehe..." Meeting a cold shoulder with a warm face, Wu Guangxi gave an awkward laugh and took a small sip of tea by himself. As for Fan Jian, he was standing. The principal didn''t offer him a seat and he didn''t dare to sit. Although he was a vice-principal, the principal''s rank was higher than his and it was intimidating. Fan Jian looked at Lin Tian with eyes filled with resentment. This bastard had made him lose face today, hitting him in front of so many students. "Principal, this is a misunderstanding. I''ve been working hard and diligently. When they came to fill out the postgraduate study forms today, I only said a few words and he started hitting me. You must uphold justice for me." The evildoer complained first, positioning himself as an innocent and victimized person right away. "Hehe..." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian didn''t speak. He just sneered, curious to see what tricks Wu Guangxi and Fan Jian were planning to pull. "Shut your mouth, do you think I don''t know what kind of person you are?" To Lin Tian''s surprise, Wu Guangxi didn''t side with Fan Jian. Upon hearing Fan Jian''s words, he immediately scolded him, effectively silencing Fan Jian from speaking further. "Hehe... I''ve got a fairly good idea of what happened. As for student He''s postgraduate application, we will definitely handle it fairly. You can rest assured about that, Lin," Wu Guangxi said with a smile. "If you have any requests, feel free to state them. As long as it''s within my power, I will do my utmost to help." "Old fox." Lin Tian inwardly cursed after hearing Wu Guangxi''s words. This guy talked so much without really saying anythingwhat did they consider ''fair handling''? And this whole spiel about doing whatever he canwhat exactly can you do? Such vague conceptsif I make a request and you say you can''t do it, whom am I supposed to appeal to? "Hehe... The principal is truly wise," Lin Tian said this time, adopting a smiling face. "This asshole harassed my girlfriend, and I''m certainly not going to let that slide. As for my demands, they''re not high; just allow my girlfriend to pass the postgraduate examination directly and let her take on a teaching position at Wu''an University. Oh, and make sure it''s not as a trainee teacher, but an official one." "Mhm, we will certainly penalize Vice-Principal Fan for this matter. Don''t worry about that. But to let He Qianqian directly pass the postgraduate exam that, that''s a bit difficult," Wu Guangxi responded affirmatively at first, then his face showed difficulty. "Although I am the principal, this kind of blatant cheating is really not something I can condone." "Just name a figure," Lin Tian said, tired of Wu Guangxi''s evasiveness, cutting straight to the point. "This, this..." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s directness, Wu Guangxi was at a loss for words. If Lin Tian had been willing to go in circles with him, Wu was already planning on how to make Lin Tian give up something in return. But plans can''t always keep up with changes, and now he didn''t know what figure to name. Indeed, from the start, Wu Guangxi never intended to truly help Lin Tian. Calling him to the office was just to avoid tarnishing the school''s reputation. "One hundred thousand," Lin Tian said, cutting through Wu Guangxi''s hesitance by throwing out a figure. "Student Lin Tian... " "One million." After a pause, Lin Tian raised the amount, multiplying it by ten. "Hiss..." Wu Guangxi gasped in shock, his eyes flashing decisively without any further hesitation. "Leave this matter to me, Lin Tian, I''ll make sure it''s handled perfectly." In truth, Wu Guangxi had already agreed at one hundred thousand, just intending to express it more subtly. But Lin Tian misinterpreted his intention and raised the amount again. Where would Wu dare to hesitate now? Although he wondered if Lin Tian might raise the price to ten million, he didn''t dare gamble. What if Lin Tian got angry and backed out? He wouldn''t get a dime thenwho would he cry to? Fan Jian, standing to the side and hearing Lin Tian callously naming high prices, was left wide-eyed and tongue-tied, crying internally. Ni ma, if you were so rich, why didn''t you say so earlier? If I knew, I would''ve treated you like a lord and taken good care of you. Why would I have bullied you two? Can''t you survive without pretending to be someone you''re not? His regrets turned his intestines green, but now he didn''t dare utter a single word. "I hope you''ll keep your word." Hearing Wu Guangxi agree, Lin Tian didn''t even blink. After giving his account number, a million was transferred over. To others, this might be money they couldn''t earn in a lifetime, but to him it was just a number. It didn''t even amount to a drop in the bucket for him. After leaving the principal''s office, Lin Tian took He Qianqian on a walk around the campus. He Qianqian, tenderly holding Lin Tian''s arm, said, "The principal already said she would ensure a fair graduate entrance exam; you really didn''t need to spend so much money." "Hehe It''s fine, I''m willing to spend money on you, no matter how much it is, it''s worth it." Lin Tian said with a smile, because this amount of money truly wasn''t a big deal to him. "Mhm." He Qianqian softly acknowledged, her face revealing a blissful expression. Before she had met Lin Tian, she would never have dreamed of ending up with her student, but now that they were together, she didn''t regret it at all. Looking at the man younger than herself, all she felt in her heart was a growing sweetness. The principal had already agreed that He Qianqian could start teaching at the school the next day, and even let her teach in Lin Tian''s class, thus bringing the matter to a satisfying close. Afterward, since He Qianqian had to prepare for tomorrow''s lessons, she went to study in advance, leaving Lin Tian to attend classes alone. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, after He Qianqian left, Lin Tian didn''t go to the classroom but instead left the school, as he planned to buy a villa. Always living in a rental had made him somewhat uncomfortable, especially after Li Dong''s incident, which had left him with a sense of suspicion. In the past, he could make do when there wasn''t enough money, but now that he had money, naturally, he wanted the best. Buying a high-end villa with good security would allow Bu Mengting and He Qianqian to feel much safer when they were home alone. Although he was very confident in his own abilities, he couldn''t be in two places at once, and there were always times he couldn''t look after both of them. Autumn Sadness Villa Sales Office. After searching Baidu for the most secure villa area in Wu''an City, Lin Tian finally set his sights on this place. Autumn Sadness Villa was one of the most upscale villa communities in Wu''an City. The security guards employed here were all from Zhongnanhai, each with impressive abilities, capable of taking on ten ordinary people single-handedly. Of course, correspondingly, the villa prices here were also expensive, with the cheapest villa costing tens of millions. In the end, Lin Tian chose a villa that had the best location and environment. The price reached an astonishing ninety-nine million nine hundred ninety thousand. This amount made Lin Tian click his tongue, but in the end, he still bought it. Thinking of the ten billion that the Zhang Family had to compensate him, Lin Tian felt very smug and said, "Brother isn''t short of money, brother is wealthy." Just after leaving the villa community, Lin Tian came to a crossroads. Suddenly, he felt a twitch at the center of his forehead, and a premonition of danger emerged instinctively. Without any hesitation, he immediately activated his "Neural Response Speed" superpower, and his body turned into an afterimage as he left the spot instantly. "Boom!" Just as he vacated the spot, two large trucks collided from the opposite ends of the crossroad where he had stood, creating a deafening noise that startled Lin Tian. Even with his superpowers, such an impact would have spelled the end for him. "I told you this wouldn''t work, those useless people from the Li Family insisted on making such a spectacle, as stupid as pigs." A woman stepped out from behind the large trucks, dressed in a red dress that was dazzling to behold, and her sensuous lips were painted with red lipstick, giving off the aura of a queen. "Lin Tian, long time no see." The woman said while looking at Lin Tian. "Zhang Ya." Lin Tian looked at the woman in astonishment, never expecting it to be her. His expression turned cautious; Zhang Ya was different from ordinary people, possessing superpowers just like him. "Hehe Surprised to see me, are you?" Zhang Ya, seeing Lin Tian''s astonished face, was very pleased. With her red lips parting slightly, she revealed a proud smile and said, "So, have you decided you want to be my man? To become my plaything? To kneel under my skirt?" "Tch" At those words, Lin Tian looked at her disdainfully. "You''re still so full of yourself. I''ve said it before, Lin Tian''s woman can''t be an ugly one, especially not an old woman. How can you not recognize your own worth? While you still have some assets, you should hurry up and find a seventy or eighty-year-old rich man to marry, oh, and I forgot to say, he must be very rich, so that when he dies, you can take all of his wealth." "Ah You dare call me old." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhang Ya immediately became furious, looking at Lin Tian with a ferocious expression. "Today, I''m going to catch you and make you the man under my skirt; I''ll make your life worse than death." No woman likes to hear others call her old or ugly, and although Zhang Ya wasn''t old, now that Lin Tian had called her old and ugly, it sent her into a frenzy. Her body disappeared from the spot and then instantly reappeared in front of Lin Tian, a fierce punch aimed directly at his abdomen. "Thump!" Faced with Zhang Ya''s sudden appearance, Lin Tian couldn''t react in time, and her punch landed squarely, sending his body flying with immense force. Chapter 366 - 338: One-sided Abuse "Pff..." A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out, and Lin Tian looked at Zhang Ya in shock, hardly believing his eyes. "How can this be? How can she be so strong?" "Hehe... Does it feel unbelievable? Did you not expect me to be this strong?" Watching Lin Tian spit blood, Zhang Ya spoke with satisfaction on her face. "Hmph, it was just a sneak attack. There''s nothing to be proud of. Just wait, I''ll make you spit blood too." Lin Tian snorted coldly. Though shocked, he would never admit it out loud. He stood up, his superpower activated, and used the Ox Power Technique to its full extent. "Is that so?" Looking at Lin Tian, Zhang Ya sneered with contempt, then vanished from the spot. "Whoosh!" The sound of breaking wind suddenly filled Lin Tian''s ears. "Found you!" Lin Tian roared and swung his fist. "Boom!" As their fists collided, Lin Tian''s expression turned grim. A force stronger than his own surged from Zhang Ya''s fist, forcing his body to recoil uncontrollably. His second-level Ox Power Technique was no match for Zhang Ya. "How is this possible?" Lin Tian muttered under his breath. Although Zhang Ya also possessed a strength-enhancing superpower, it was supposed to be inferior to his Ox Power Technique. Yet now, he was no match for her. "Hehe... Is this really all your power? Lin Tian, you really haven''t made any progress at all." As Lin Tian was forced to retreat, Zhang Ya grew even more arrogant, her body shifting into a blur as she vanished from the spot and attacked him again. "Huff huff..." The sound of the wind arose, and before Lin Tian could think further, he crossed his arms over his chest to block Zhang Ya''s punches. "Bang bang bang..." Zhang Ya''s punches were so fast that Lin Tian could only defend passively. Feeling the tremendous force on his arms, he grew increasingly anxious. Zhang Ya''s appearance and formidable strength were unexpected; Lin Tian had always dominated her in past battles, but now their roles had reversed. "I can''t keep fighting like this," Lin Tian decided internally. "Boom!" Taking a punch to the chest, Lin Tian and Zhang Ya created some distance between them, and he immediately felt turmoil within his body. "Do you really think this is all my strength?" Lin Tian said calmly, watching Zhang Ya. "Oh? Are you saying you still have hidden strength?" Hearing this, Zhang Ya looked at Lin Tian playfully. "Hmph, watch as I blow you away with this punch," Lin Tian said seriously, then stepped back several meters. "I advise you to get lost quickly; otherwise, you''re as good as dead." Having said that, Lin Tian gathered his energy, making a show of preparing for a major attack. "Is that so? I''m really looking forward to it," Zhang Ya said with a smile on her face, though her heart was on guard. She still was wary of Lin Tian. "Bang! Die!" Lin Tian stomped on the ground forcefully and then, appearing as a blur, he ran away. Yes, he decided to run away. "..." Watching Lin Tian''s disappearing figure, Zhang Ya was momentarily unable to react. Wasn''t he supposed to unleash a powerful attack? Why did he run away? "Damn it, I''ve been tricked by this bastard." After a while, Zhang Ya came to her senses. She cursed angrily and chased after Lin Tian. Her body vanished and reappeared sporadically, ghost-like. If anyone saw this, they would certainly be scared half to death. After about ten minutes, Zhang Ya finally caught sight of Lin Tian again. She shouted from behind, "Lin Tian, you shameless bastard, stop right there!" "Damn, how could she catch up so fast?" Lin Tian cursed as he looked back at the approaching Zhang Ya, then spoke disdainfully. "I was being nice because you''re a woman. Don''t push your luck. Do you really think I can''t beat you?" "..." Hearing this, Zhang Ya was so angry she could explode. This bastard, clearly unable to beat her, still pretended as if he was letting her off easy by running away. "If you keep running, believe it or not, I''ll go straight to Wu''an University and kill Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, those two little sluts," Zhang Ya threatened coldly, feeling somewhat drained from frequent use of Instant Teleportation. When Lin Tian heard her words, he indeed stopped in his tracks, turning back with a cold expression. "If you dare to do anything to them, I won''t let you off the hook," he said. "Haha... Your threats are useless against me." Seeing that Lin Tian had stopped, Zhang Ya laughed wantonly. "Can you beat me?" "Only after fighting will we know." Lin Tian would absolutely not tolerate any threats toward Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. They were his Nidhogg, and now that Zhang Ya dared to use them to provoke him, how could he not be enraged? Even if he were to lose, it didn''t matter. If she wanted to kill him, he would tear a piece of flesh from her body. Watching Zhang Ya, Lin Tian charged towards her, and his fist, bursting forth, possessed the sheer force of a wild ox''s charge. "That''s more like it, graciously lose to me and then become my man," Zhang Ya revealed a cold, enchanting smirk as she too struck out with her palm. "Bang! Crack!" Their fists and palms collided, emitting a loud noise. Lin Tian''s arm trembled uncontrollably, even his blood and energy surged within him. "Again." But Lin Tian didn''t care at all. No matter what, he would not let Zhang Ya threaten Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. "Boom." Lin Tian''s body was sent flying backwards, "Pfft!" Barely rising, he couldn''t help but spit out blood, feeling as if his entire body was falling apart. Looking up, Lin Tian saw Zhang Ya not far away, watching him with a mocking expression. Clinching his teeth, Lin Tian charged again. "Boom!" However, the result was the same. He was sent flying again, blood spraying, his face covered in crimson, appearing fierce and dreadful. "Haha... Lin Tian, see, you now look just like a mad dog," Zhang Ya laughed heartily as she looked at Lin Tian. "But a dog is still a dog, no matter how mad, I just have to beat you down." "I won''t let you hurt Mengting and Qianqian." Lin Tian, fearless, had only one thought nowto bring Zhang Ya down. Even if it meant dying, he wanted to wound her, to ensure she had no chance to go after Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. "Just with yourself in this state?" Hearing Lin Tian mention Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, Zhang Ya''s face turned cold, harboring superpowers, how could she lose to these two utterly ordinary women? This infuriated her even more. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thus, she struck Lin Tian even harder. "Thump! Thump! Thump" Initially, Lin Tian could still fend off some of her attacks, but now, facing an enraged Zhang Ya, he could only stand and take the beating. Because her speed was too fast, her strength too great, leaving Lin Tian utterly unable to react. "Roar!" Being dominated by Zhang Ya, Lin Tian felt suppressed to his limit. His heart erupted like a volcanohow could he, as a man, be so miserably subdued by a woman? He was indignant, deeply indignant. Raising his head, Lin Tian''s eyes filled with blood red. Since you want to fight, then I''ll fight with you. "Boom! Bang! Bang" Finally, Lin Tian landed a punch on Zhang Ya, but he endured several of her punches before he could throw his. "Damn, has this bastard gone insane?" Zhang Ya felt the pain from Lin Tian''s punch and cursed, her face turning cold as she saw Lin Tian charge at her with reddened eyes. "Going crazy is even better, then I''ll show you, whether you''re mad or possessed, you''re no match for me." The two continued their fight, with Lin Tian''s tactic of exchanging wound for wound giving Zhang Ya a major headache. By now, she''d been hit several times, although Lin Tian had been hit more. "I don''t believe you have limitless energy." Zhang Ya gritted her teeth, a murderous intent flashing in her eyes. Although she wanted Lin Tian, wanted him to be her man, her plaything, if this plaything could hurt the master, she wouldn''t mind destroying it. "Boom!" Zhang Ya vanished with an instantaneous movement. When she reappeared, she kicked Lin Tian in the abdomen. Without any surprise, Lin Tian flew backwards and slammed into a wall. The wall collapsed instantly from Lin Tian''s impact, stones scattering everywhere. Just as that wall tumbled down, a girl happened to pass by. Wang Ke turned around upon hearing the loud noise behind her, staring at the fallen wall in astonishment. What had happened? Yet before she could understand, her face turned pale because a stone the size of a lychee shot towards her. "Mission: Save the beauty in front of you, intercept the stone, reward one Supernatural Point." Suddenly, the voice of the Supernatural Ability System echoed in Lin Tian''s mind. Without a moment''s hesitation, he activated his Neural Response Speed Ability, and his body, like a wild horse breaking free, darted towards Wang Ke. "Hiss!" The stone lodged into Lin Tian''s flesh with a muffled sound, and Lin Tian let out a grunt, then looked at Wang Ke, whom he had tackled. "Miss, are you alright?" "No, I''m fine." Wang Ke still hadn''t come to her senses from the shock and replied blankly. "Hehe... Lin Tian, you really are caring and considerate. Even in such peril, you still think of saving others," Zhang Ya emerged from behind the collapsed wall, seeing Lin Tian wounded again while saving Wang Ke, she mocked him, then struck out with a palm. "Slap!" Lin Tian''s back was struck by the palm, the tremendous force nearly displacing his organs. "Pfft..." Blood rushed up, and Lin Tian spewed a mouthful of blood, which landed on Wang Ke''s face, who was pinned underneath him. "Are you alright?" Feeling Lin Tian''s fresh blood on her face, Wang Ke instinctively shrank her pupils, then quickly regained her composure and asked worriedly. "I won''t die." Lin Tian''s voice was weak. He truly felt he was at his limit, his limbs powerless, his entire body in severe pain. If possible, he would have liked to just lie down on the spot and not get up. Yet, seeing Zhang Ya still unharmed, his heart filled again with an unwilling resolve. He must, absolutely must not let Mengting and Qianqian be hurt. Chapter 367 - 339: Strike Out the Superpower Group "Rescue mission complete, reward one Supernatural Point, current Supernatural Points ten, you may create a brand new superpower, upgrade an existing superpower, or learn a new superpower. Please choose to confirm; to retain Supernatural Points, cancel." At this moment, a synthesized electronic voice from the Supernatural Ability System announcing the completion of the task resounded in Lin Tian''s mind. Previously, after Lin Tian acquired ten Supernatural Points, he did not upgrade or create a new superpower. Later, due to the Zhang Family, he was forced to use three Supernatural Points, leaving him with seven. And last time, by helping Shen Mengyi buy fruit, he earned two more Supernatural Points, bringing his total to nine. Now with one more, he was back at ten. "Upgrade current superpower." Hearing that he had ten Supernatural Points, a look of joy flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes, and without any hesitation, he chose to upgrade his current superpower. "Currently learned superpowers include the second-level Ox Power Technique, Primary Clairvoyance, Primary Neural Response Speed, Primary Flight Technique, Primary Invisibility Technique, Primary Divination, Primary Face-changing Technique, Primary Aquatic Lung, Primary Time Powder, Primary Water Control Technique, Primary Anti-Gravity Technique, Primary Fire Control Technique." "Please choose a superpower to upgrade." The Supernatural Ability System listed all the superpowers Lin Tian had learned and then prompted him to choose which one to upgrade. "Upgrade Ox Power Technique." Lin Tian made his decision after brief consideration. The only thing separating him from Zhang Ya now was strength. If he could just increase his strength, wouldn''t he easily beat her? Currently, his Ox Power Technique was at the second level, with the first level being equivalent to the strength of eighteen normal people combined, the power of one ox, and the second level equivalent to thirty-six normal people combined, the power of two oxen. In his previous fight with Zhang Ya, although she was much stronger than him, she wasn''t quite up by the power of one ox. Therefore, with the Ox Power Technique upgrading, Lin Tian was confident he could defeat Zhang Ya. "Upgrade confirmed, upgrading Ox Power Technique. Current level: second level, upgrading to the third level." The Supernatural Ability System announced Lin Tian''s current level of the Ox Power Technique, and with a ''hiss'' sound, it continued. "Ox Power Technique successfully upgraded to the third level, strength now equivalent to fifty-four normal humans combined, the power of three oxen. This upgrade has consumed ten Supernatural Points, remaining points: zero." With the Ox Power Technique upgraded, Lin Tian immediately felt a surge of strength fill his limbs and bones, instilling him with confidence, as if possessed by a celestial being. At that moment, Zhang Ya launched another attack. Lin Tian reacted, dodging with the body of Wang Ke in his arms and then setting Wang Ke aside while saying, "Get out of here fast, it''s dangerous." After speaking, Lin Tian''s gaze locked onto Zhang Ya. "You''ve been striking me for quite a while now; is it not time for you to pay it back?" "Haha... Lin Tian, are you joking?" Zhang Ya burst into laughter upon hearing his words and said, "With the state you''re in now, you can''t even take one punch from me. What gives you the courage to say that?" "You''ll know soon enough." The corner of Lin Tian''s mouth curled up slightly, and instead of retreating, he advanced, rushing towards Zhang Ya with a raised fist. "Courting death." Zhang Ya, seeing Lin Tian daring to charge at her, cried out with a delicate shout and slapped her palm forward. "Bang! Crack!" Their fists and palm met with a loud crash, and then a figure flew backward. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Pfft" Zhang Ya spat out a mouthful of blood, looking at Lin Tian in shock. "How is this possible? How can you have so much strength?" Indeed, the figure who was sent flying was none other than Zhang Ya. The moment she made contact with Lin Tian''s fist, she felt as if she had been hit by a speeding locomotive. The tremendous force was too much for her to bear. "Nothing''s impossible. I told you I was just letting you have your way before. Did you really think you were stronger than me? Since I''ve hit you once, I can hit you a second time." Lin Tian was surprised and pleased with his increased strength, which he hadn''t expected to be so significant. Striking at Zhang Ya again, Lin Tian held nothing back. Damn it, she had him pinned down before, filling him with frustration. Now that he finally had a chance to vent, how could he not seek revenge? "Huff..." With a punch thrown, it was like a rampaging ox, the sound of the wind breaking whistling past Zhang Ya''s ears before hitting her arm. "Crack..." The fist struck her arm and instantly a crisp sound of bone fracturing was heard; Zhang Ya''s arm was broken by Lin Tianyi''s punch. "Damn it, what the hell happened?" Zhang Ya, enduring the severe pain of her broken arm, had an incredibly ugly expression on her face. She couldn''t understand how Lin Tian had suddenly become so strong. Was he hiding his true power? Go to hell; given this asshole''s personality, how could he possibly endure being thrashed by her just to conceal his abilities? No matter how hard Zhang Ya racked her brains, she couldn''t guess that Lin Tian''s increase in strength was due to the leveling up of his superpower. "I refuse to believe it, you absolutely can''t have become stronger so suddenly," Zhang Ya gritted her teeth and shouted. Protecting her left hand, she fought with Lin Tian with her feet. Just as she was about to use Instant Teleportation, she found that the location she appeared at was not right next to Lin Tian, but a short distance away from him. Her complexion drastically changed. She had used Instant Teleportation too many times that day, especially in her pursuit of Lin Tian, where she had used it more than fifty times. "Bang!" Taking another punch, Zhang Ya was sent flying by Lin Tian and ''spit'', before she could get up, she spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, her face turning even paler. "Damn it," Zhang Ya cursed inwardly. Her Instant Teleportation wasn''t something that could be used without limit. Although her strength had increased a lot, there was a limit to how many times she could use it in a day, otherwise, it would be like just now, where she couldn''t teleport to a specific point, and the locations where she appeared were random. "What''s wrong, can''t keep up?" Lin Tian looked at Zhang Ya spitting blood, a mocking expression on his face. "Weren''t you having a blast beating me up just now? Come on, continue!" As he spoke, Lin Tian grabbed Zhang Ya, punching her up into the sky and then leaped up himself. He delivered a kick to her lower abdomen. Then taking advantage of the momentum of the kick, he spun 360 degrees mid-air and landed a vicious downward chopping kick on Zhang Ya''s lower back. "Boom!" Zhang Ya fell from the sky, crashing to the ground with a loud thud, kicking up a cloud of dust. "Spit..." This time, Zhang Ya truly suffered a heavy blow; she spat out a large mouthful of blood, her face growing even paler, and her breathing became more labored. "Hmph..." Lin Tian looked coldly at the bleeding Zhang Ya. Although hitting a woman wasn''t something to be proud of, Zhang Ya wasn''t the kind of person that could be exempted from this, especially when she was so formidable. If it hadn''t been for his Ox Power Technique leveling up, he might have already fallen into Zhang Ya''s hands, God knows what kind of torture he would have suffered. "Uh..." Suddenly, Zhang Ya, who was lying on the ground, had her eyes wide open and was clenching her mouth shut, as if trying to prevent something from spewing out. "Spit!" But in the end, it burst forth. "That is..." Seeing what was spewing out of Zhang Ya, Lin Tian''s eyes widened and a flicker of joy passed over his face! Chapter 368 - 340: Superpower Force Group He had actually expelled the superpower energy source. "Superpower energy source?" Lin Tian exclaimed, his reaction was quick, and he immediately rushed forward to snatch the energy source. "Damn it." Seeing this, Zhang Ya''s face fell into panic. Despite being injured, she didn''t care and hurriedly tried to retrieve the energy source, but Lin Tian was slightly faster than her. "Bang!" Lin Tian punched the superpower energy source, and it immediately split into two pieces. Lin Tian took the smaller piece, while Zhang Ya swallowed the larger one. "Lin Tian, I won''t let you go," without hesitation and knowing she couldn''t defeat Lin Tian right now, Zhang Ya darted away from the place, not forgetting to threaten him as she left. "Whew..." Lin Tian stood still, waiting until Zhang Ya had left. Only then did he finally breathe a sigh of relief, and his body could no longer bear it, causing him to fall backward. Although the Ox Power Technique had been upgraded and he had fended off Zhang Ya, his body was severely damaged. The injuries from being ruthly handled by Zhang Ya were still there, so after such a long fight, he could no longer endure it, and now, relaxed, he too collapsed. "Are you alright, what happened to you?" Wang Ke stood not far off, watching Lin Tian fall to the ground, and immediately ran over to support him and said. "Whew... It seems he just fainted." Seeing that Lin Tian''s breathing was still very steady, Wang Ke breathed a sigh of relief, then carried him away from there. ...... "Hiss..." Lin Tian opened his eyes and tried to move his body. However, just as he was about to get up, a sharp pain from his body made him grimace and involuntarily gasp in pain. "Where am I?" Lin Tian looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings and wondered. He remembered that he seemed to have passed out after Zhang Ya left. "You''re awake?" Just then, Wang Ke came in and saw Lin Tian''s open eyes and said with a smile. "Did you save me?" Looking at Wang Ke, Lin Tian roughly guessed what had happened and said. "Yes, are you feeling alright, any discomfort?" Wang Ke nodded and asked Lin Tian. "I''m fine, just feeling a bit hungry," Lin Tian said with a smile, then noticed he was wearing a new set of clothes and suddenly yelled out, "Ah..." "You, what''s wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?" Hearing Lin Tian suddenly yell, Wang Ke jumped in fright and asked with concern. "I, why did my clothes and pants change?" Lin Tian said with a ''shy'' face. "..." Hearing that, Wang Ke''s face froze and then her face unavoidably blushed. She muttered like a mosquito, "You were covered in blood and injured, so I helped you change." "Oh, so that''s what happened." Lin Tian saw Wang Ke looking down with a shy expression, and he suddenly sported an awkward smile. "Then you saw everything, didn''t you?" "No, not... I just changed your clothes," Wang Ke blushed even more and her speech started stammering. "Ah...you didn''t see anything? Then how did you change them?" Lin Tian, noticing Wang Ke in a fluster, flashed a hint of a smile and continued to tease. She was a very beautiful girl, with an oval face, slender eyebrows, thin lips, and big watery eyes that made one can''t help but feel affectionate; her slightly chubby hands added even more cuteness and charm. Even if he was seen naked, it was no loss! "Saw, saw..." Wang Ke was about to cry, her ears flushed so red that they seemed to bleed, initially denied, and here she nodded in admission. "This is the first time a girl has looked at me like this," Lin Tian teased her. "Are you going to take responsibility?" "I, I..." Wang Ke looked at Lin Tian with wide, watery eyes, struggling to say a single word. She wanted to say it was also her first time seeing a man''s body, but being as shy as she was, she ultimately didn''t have the courage to say it. Then she thought about how Lin Tian had saved her, and that if it weren''t for her, he wouldn''t have vomited so much blood. Now, the image of Lin Tian vomiting blood was still in her mind. Thinking of this, her expression grew serious, and she assured Lin Tian, "I will take responsibility." "..." Lin Tian was taken aback this time. I was just joking; why did you take it seriously? But seeing Wang Ke''s earnest cute expression, Lin Tian couldn''t help but laugh and said, "How can you be so adorable?" "I really will take responsibility," Wang Ke, thinking he doubted her, spoke up again. "All right, all right... I know you will take responsibility. My name is Lin Tian, what''s yours?" Lin Tian said with a smile. "Wang Ke," Wang Ke replied softly. "So, Ke''er, who is going to take responsibility for me, you don''t mind me calling you like this, do you?" Lin Tian asked. "It''s okay, you can call me that," Wang Ke shook her head, telling herself since she''s supposed to take responsibility for Lin Tian, it''s alright for him to call her Ke''er. "Hmm, I''m hungry now, Ke''er, will you get me something to eat?" Lin Tian looked at her and asked. "Okay, I''ll go make something right away," Wang Ke nodded and then left the room to prepare some food. Watching Wang Ke leave the room, Lin Tian shook his head, amazed at how shy the beautiful woman was. Then he heard the system''s voice in his mind. "A special ability energy source has been obtained. Would you like to enhance your physique or convert it into Supernatural Points?" "Special ability energy source?" Lin Tian was startled, then remembered that he had previously fought off a group of Zhang Ya''s superpowers, taking a portion for himself, though he wasn''t sure which of the abilities it was. "Can this special ability energy source be useful to me? Which ability''s energy source is it?" Lin Tian asked the system. "It can be used by the host. This is an energy source for enhancing physique," the system replied. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "An energy source for enhancing physique, huh." Hearing this, Lin Tian pondered a bit, somewhat disappointed that it wasn''t Zhang Ya''s Instant Teleportation, which he really wanted. Although he had Neural Response Speed, isn''t Instant Teleportation cooler? As for enhancing his physique, it was hardly necessary for him. He already possessed the Ox Power Technique, which was much more advanced than this energy source''s enhancement. "How many Supernatural Points can it be converted into?" After pondering, Lin Tian made his decision to convert the energy source directly into Supernatural Points. Having upgraded his Ox Power Technique, his Supernatural Points had returned to zero, which really pained him. "Energy source identified: second-level strength energy source. Converting to Supernatural Points yields two points," the system responded upon hearing Lin Tian''s decision. "Only two points?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian felt a bit let down. He had hoped for at least five or six points, even if not seven or eight. He didn''t expect it to turn out to be a measly two points; such a huge discrepancy. "Convert it into Supernatural Points," he decided resignedly, opting to convert the strength energy source into Supernatural Points. Chapter 369 - 341: The Debt Collector Arrives At that moment, Lin Tian was injured all over and couldn''t move. Having been gone for so long, he was worried that Mengting and He Qianqian would be anxious. Therefore, Lin Tian wanted to exchange for a healing potion to treat his injuries as soon as possible. However, a healing potion cost one Supernatural Point, and he had just used up all of his. Naturally, exchanging now was the best option. After obtaining two Supernatural Points, Lin Tian immediately exchanged one for a healing potion to treat his injuries. With one potion, his wounds were mostly healed. Feeling no more severe pain, Lin Tian smiled with satisfaction. However, thinking that this had cost him another Supernatural Point made him wince with pain again. This potion was damn expensive, one Supernatural Point per bottle, and it was only for one-time use. "What do you guys want? Get out, this is my house." Suddenly, Lin Tian heard Wang Ke''s voice shouting from outside. "Hehe Get out? Your deadbeat father owes us so much money. Pay us back, and we''ll leave," another voice called out thenthis one was a man, his tone flippant and playful. "Hasn''t my dad already paid you back? What are you still doing here? Leave now or I''ll call the police," Wang Ke retorted, her face showing a mix of shame and rage. She was very familiar with these people; they were from a nearby horse betting arena. Her father, due to betting on horses, had been deceived by them into taking high-interest loans and ended up deeply in debt. "Paid back?" The man sneered at her words. "He did pay back the previous debts, but your old ghost of a father borrowed more just these days. He''s in our hands now. Hurry up and bring out the money, or don''t blame us for being rude." "You..." Wang Ke''s face turned crimson with anger upon hearing the man''s words, but she was helpless. "How much does he owe you?" "Hehe You''re finally being sensible. Actually, it''s not much, just about 200,000," the man said with a grin, his gaze filled with lust as he looked at Wang Ke. "How is that possible?" Wang Ke exclaimed in shock. "How could he owe you so much? You must be lying to me." "Lie to you? When do I have that much free time? Look for yourself, this is your old ghost father''s IOU, it''s all written clearly on it," the man said, pulling out a piece of paper. It was indeed a loan document signed by Wang Ke''s father; Wang Qi. "It clearly states 100,000 on it, how did it turn into 200,000?" Wang Ke''s face darkened, but she still scrutinized the IOU closely. "Your old ghost father took a high-interest loan, silly girl. The extra is obviously the interest," the man said with a cold smirk. "Why don''t you just rob us, then? It''s only been a few days. The interest has doubled already?" Wang Ke pointed at him angrily and scolded him while feeling immensely disappointed with her father. Ever since his business had failed, he continually gambled and often stayed out all night. Every time others came knocking for their money was when she learned of his whereabouts. "Miss Wang Ke, you can''t say things like that. Your old ghost father was fully aware when he borrowed the money. Who else can he blame?" The man said jeeringly. "Now you''ve seen the IOU, just pay the money." "I don''t have it," Wang Ke said coldly. She had already sold everything that could be sold at home the last time she had to pay debts, and now she owed even more. What could she use to pay? "You don''t have it? Miss Wang Ke, you''re not making sense. How can you not have it? Do remember that it''s your father''s debt," the man''s expression grew menacing. "I said I don''t have it, so I don''t. Do whatever you want with him," Wang Ke said. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "That won''t do. We came here today with a task. If you come up with the money, we won''t leave. Our boss even said, if you don''t pay, then we''ll take you away," the man leered at Wang Ke. "What do you think, Miss Wang Ke? Will you pay or will you come with us?" Upon hearing that the man intended to take her away, Wang Ke''s face suddenly changed, and she looked at the man warily. "Get out, this is my house. If you don''t leave, I''ll call the police." As she spoke, Wang Ke took out her mobile phone to dial 110. "Slap!" The moment Wang Ke took out her phone, the man slapped it away, then said arrogantly, "Miss Wang Ke, I advise you to be smart. Otherwise, you''ll really suffer. Our boss has long said he wants you to be his woman. Why do you refuse?" "Get lost, I won''t agree." Her phone was slapped away, and Wang Ke''s face turned pale, her voice trembling in fear as she shouted. "Hehe It''s no use. It isn''t about what you agree to," the man said with a grin as he moved forward to grab Wang Ke and take her away. "What kind of man bullies a woman? Aren''t you ashamed?" Just then, Lin Tian stepped out. He had just seen the man trying to grab Wang Ke and spoke up sternly. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s voice, the man stopped what he was doing. Turning around, he saw Lin Tian, a teenager, daring to interrupt his business and scoffed disdainfully. "Who''s this kid? Bugger off, kid, or don''t blame me for being rude." Ignoring Lin Tian, he moved to grab Wang Ke again, intending to take her away. "You can''t take her away." Seeing the man again focussing on Wang Ke, Lin Tian frowned deeply and swiftly stepped in front of her, blocking the man''s hand. "Kid, are you seeking death? Can''t you understand what I''m saying?" The man was startled as Lin Tian suddenly appeared in front of him, then he became furious upon getting a clear look at Lin Tian''s face. He swung his hand to slap Lin Tian, aiming to teach him a lesson. "Slap!" The man''s hand came down, but it didn''t hit Lin Tian. Instead, his arm was firmly gripped by Li Tian. "Damn it, let go of me," the man felt Lin Tian grasping his arm and turned frantic, cursing loudly. But no matter how hard he struggled, he couldn''t break free; Lin Tian''s grip was as strong as a tiger''s vice. "Is this all you''ve got, and you''re trying to kidnap someone? Aren''t you a bit too full of yourself?" Lin Tian said mockingly to the man. "Fuck, let go of me, do you know who I am? I''m Liu Yidao, right-hand man of the boss at the betting arena. Keep poking your nose into this and see if I don''t chop you up," Liu Yidao said viciously. "You want me to let you go? Alright, I''ll let you go," hearing Liu Yidao trying to scare him, Lin Tian was unfazed. His expression unchanging, he then delivered a powerful kick to Liu Yidao''s abdomen, sending him flying away. Chapter 370 - 342 Albert? Kren "Bang! Bang!" Liu Yidao''s body was kicked into the air, smashing a few stools, before he painfully climbed up and cursed, "Damn it, that hurts like hell." Then, glaring at Lin Tian, Liu Yidao''s eyes filled with venom. He shouted towards the door, "Brothers, come in, we''ve got a tough nut to crack." "Rustle rustle rustle..." Following Liu Yidao''s order, seven or eight thugs walked in. They were all dressed flashy and had tattoos, clearly a bunch of unemployed drifters. "What happened to Brother Dao?" As these people came in and saw Liu Yidao looking somewhat disheveled, they all wore stunned expressions and asked. "It''s nothing. This kid, take him down for me." Hearing his underling''s question, Liu Yidao couldn''t admit he''d been sent flying by Lin Tian - he couldn''t lose face like that. He pointed at Lin Tian as he spoke. "Pfft, leave this little punk to me. Watch how I knock him down in just minutes." One of the underlings, looking at Lin Tian whom Liu Yidao pointed at, immediately showed a disdainful expression on his face. He was holding a steel rod, then with a grim smile, he said to Lin Tian, "Kid, better watch who you mess with next time." "Whoosh whoosh..." The steel rod swung through the air, whooshing, then came down hard toward Lin Tian''s shoulder. But Lin Tian was not at all panicked. As the rod swung down, he activated his Ox Power Technique without dodging and punched towards the steel rod. "This kid must have lost his mind. He''s actually using his hand to strike a steel rod." "Haha... I think so too. I bet his hand''s definitely going to shatter." "What an idiot, I can''t help but laugh." "..." The rest of the thugs who saw Lin Tian use his hand to meet the steel rod all mocked with sneers. "Clang!" A metallic collision sounded, and then everyone''s gazes froze. They looked at Lin Tian''s fist in disbelief. "What?" What the hell did we just see? The steel rod was actually bent, and his hand was completely fine. "Hiss..." They all involuntarily sucked in a breath of cold air, finding it hard to believe. The thug who swung the steel rod at Lin Tian felt this even more so. Looking at the bent rod in his hands, his courage shattered, and he was filled with a fearful urge to flee. What have I done? How could I provoke someone like this? "Bang!" Lin Tian paid no mind to his shock; he kicked the man in the gut, then looked mockingly at Liu Yidao and said, "Is this the best you got? Doesn''t seem too impressive to me." "..." Hearing this, Liu Yidao and the rest went pale, thinking, damn, we had to run into you. If it were someone else, you''d see what would happen. Yet, clearly overpowered, seeing Lin Tian bend the steel rod with a single punch, Liu Yidao and his men didn''t dare to make a move. Facing such a ruthless person, wouldn''t fighting back be like serving themselves up on a platter? "Hmph." Liu Yidao glared at Wang Ke and snorted coldly, then said, "You''re lucky this time, but don''t forget we''ve got your father. If you don''t bring the money today, get ready to collect his corpse." Having said that, Liu Yidao with his underlings ran off as if they were escaping. "Are you alright?" Lin Tian turned his gaze to Wang Ke, who was next to him, as Liu Yidao left and asked. "No, I''m fine." Wang Ke''s face was somewhat pale, but she still managed to show a strained smile to Lin Tian. "Are you really okay?" Lin Tian looked at her and asked again. "Perhaps I can help you." S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No need, you''ve already helped me a lot." Hearing Lin Tian offer his help, Wang Ke''s face showed a bitter smile as she spoke. But she had no intention of dragging Lin Tian down with her. Judging from the IOU from Liu Yidao, she owed the casino two hundred thousand, which was no small sumfor an average family, no one could casually claim they have that much money to spare. Moreover, Lin Tian was only in his teens, where would he get so much money? Besides, they had only just met. Asking for money after one encounter would be too impolite. "So you''re not planning to save your father?" Lin Tian saw through Wang Ke''s concerns and pointed out the crux of the issue. "I, I... This is all his doing. I''ve already paid his debts many times. This time, I''ll just leave it to fate," Wang Ke choked up, her eyes reddening and tears inevitably starting to flow as she spoke. She truly had no other options; even if she could come up with a penny, she wouldn''t just watch her father being taken away, because no matter how much of a scoundrel he was, he was still her father. "Leave it to me; I''ll save your father." Seeing Wang Ke helpless and in tears, Lin Tian couldn''t help but feel compassion. He wrapped his arms around her shoulders, letting her lean on him as he said, "Where is the casino located?" "Don''t go. They have many people and great power. You just fought their people; they won''t let you off." Hearing Lin Tian ask for the location of the casino, Wang Ke immediately became worried and said. "Don''t you know my strength? Tell me their location, and I''ll save your father." Lin Tian reassured her with a comforting smile. Looking at Lin Tian''s smile and recalling the great battle between him and Zhang Ya, Wang Ke inexplicably felt some confidence. She then gave Lin Tian the casino''s location but repeatedly instructed that if he couldn''t win the fight, he should leave and not act recklessly. ...... On the other side, Zhang Ya, having escaped from Lin Tian''s grasp, didn''t look for the Li Family immediately but hid herself away. Her injuries were very severe, hardly any less than Lin Tian''s, especially after the last confrontations with him, where almost every blow did damage to her body. Her arm had been fractured by Lin Tian. Looking at her arm wrapped in a bandage, the venom in Zhang Ya''s eyes was unmistakable; she said through gritted teeth, "Lin Tian, I won''t let you go. Absolutely not." However, recalling the loss of her superpower, she felt powerless again. With the superpower group, she possessed three powers: Instantaneous Movement, enhanced strength, and Curse. Now, with the loss of her strength superpower, she only had Instantaneous Movement and Curse left even thinking of revenge seemed impossible without the means. "Bang!" Suddenly, the door to Zhang Ya''s room was kicked open, and then she saw a foreigner walking in. He had blond hair, blue eyes, fair skin, and a high nose bridge, which made him look quite handsome. "Ya, are you there?" The foreigner called out as he entered the room and looked around. "Albert, why is it you?" Hearing the voice, Zhang Ya let out a sigh of relief, her anxious heart easing. She stepped out of the corner and asked the handsome man in front of her. "Ya, it''s really you! I finally found you." Albert saw Zhang Ya stepping out of the corner and exclaimed excitedly. However, his expression grew somber as he saw her arm wrapped in bandages. Chapter 371 - 343: Just Buy Number Six "Who is it? Who dares to hurt you?" Albert looked at Zhang Ya with a murderous intent and said. "His name is Lin Tian." Mentioning her own wound, Zhang Ya also had a fierce look on her face. "Lin Tian? Good, I''ll go kill him for you right now." As soon as Albert heard Zhang Ya mention Lin Tian''s name, he immediately turned to go deal with him. "Wait a second," Zhang Ya said, seeing Albert''s impulsive behavior darken her expression. "Do you know what he looks like? Do you know where he is? You''re just going to run out like this, do you have a brain or not?" "..." Albert, hearing this, showed an embarrassed smile and said, "I''m just eager to avenge you. How dare he harm you; I won''t let him get away with it." "Hmph, still, tell me how you came to Huaxia. Will your family even allow you to leave?" Zhang Ya looked at Albert and huffed coldly. Albert was someone she met in Europe, full name Albert Krone, the heir of a family known as the Krone Family, which was a superpower family, where most members possessed superpowers. Back then, she had fled to Europe severely injured and happened to meet Albert Krone, who was abroad, and he treated her. When Zhang Ya woke up, they spent some time together, and she was surprised to discover that Albert had superpowers. She had always thought that she and Lin Tian might be the only ones in the world who had them. But later, from what Albert told her, she learned that there were many people in the world with superpowers, but in comparison to ordinary people, they were pitifully few, so it was generally hard to meet them. During their time together, Albert became utterly infatuated with Zhang Ya to the point he even swore to marry her. However, at that time, Zhang Ya''s entire focus was on Lin Tian, so how could she care about Albert''s courtship? She was always rejecting him, but Albert was more determined with every setback. He even used his family''s unique superpower cultivation secret technique to help Zhang Ya increase her strength. After Zhang Ya enhanced her power, and feeling greatly confident, she returned to Huaxia alone without notifying Albert, eager to confront Lin Tian. This then led to her alliance with the Li Family and her battles with Lin Tian. "Hehe... I just ran out on my own." Hearing this, Albert said with a foolish smile, his eyes full of infatuation as he looked at Zhang Ya''s face. "And you dared to come looking for me? If those old stubborn heads in your family found out, they would definitely have killed me." Zhang Ya''s expression darkened upon hearing this, aware of how formidable those old stubborn heads in Albert''s family were, which was also a reason she was uninterested in Albert. "It''s okay, the family just happens to have some business in Huaxia, I''ll just tell them I came here to take over," Albert said nonchalantly. "Sigh... that''s a relief," Zhang Ya said, relieved, then looking at Albert with bright eyes. Albert''s arrival had significantly increased her chances of challenging Lin Tian. ... After learning the location of the casino from Wang Ke, Lin Tian immediately took a taxi there. Tianxing Horse Racing Ground, a rather large entertainment and leisure venue in the area, well known by anyone who loved to play. After arriving at the horse racing ground, Lin Tian bought one hundred thousand chips at the counter; this place functioned just like a typical casino, except that it specialized in horse racing. "Run, run..." "Chase it, come on, chase it..." "Almost there, just a little bit more..." "..." As soon as he walked in, Lin Tian heard a clamor of voices, the gamblers holding the numbers of their purchased horses, their faces full of excitement, and they were shouting loudly. Seeing this made Lin Tian click his tongue, wondering if such excitement was necessary. You probably wouldn''t be this excited even if someone in your family died. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After watching for a while, Lin Tian roughly understood the rules of the horse racing ground. The venue covered a vast area, about the size of a football field, and it was divided into several sections, each hosting different horse racing events. In these areas, the most common race is the "100-meter horse race," with nine out of eighteen areas featuring this event, making up half of them. The others include "200-meter horse race," "400-meter horse race," "800-meter horse race"... and so on. These horse races are actually very simple, the casino picks seven horses and assigns them numbers, then lets them compete on the race track for speed. The gamblers just buy the horses they think are fast. And the "100-meter horse race" is where the horses compete on a 100-meter-long track. "Interesting." Lin Tian said with a smile, watching the grand horse racing scene. "Damn it, lost again, it''s killing me, what was that horse doing, it must have been screwing its dam all night." "Shit, number three again, I swear I could eat your flesh." "Damn it, there goes my paycheck for the month, I can''t accept this." "..." After a horse race, the gamblers were either happy or cursing, their expressions richer than those of actors. Lin Tian arrived at an area for the 100-meter race, where betting was just beginning, allowing gamblers to place their bets. "Number three, I''m buying number three, Black Wind, though the odds are lower, it''s a sure win." "Bullshit, number four, Divine Dragon, it''s much faster than Black Wind, I''ve seen Black Wind lose several times." "Number five, number one, number two..." "..." The betting area was noisy, with everyone backing the horse they believed in. However, to Lin Tian''s surprise, among the seven horses, numbers one, two, three, four, five, and seven all had buyers, but nobody was buying number six, which also had the highest odds at a terrifying rate of ten to one. "I''ll buy number six, one hundred thousand." After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian took out his chips and spoke to the casino staff handling the bets. "..." Lin Tian''s words made the crowd suddenly silent, and then it immediately erupted. "Holy shit, did I hear wrong? Someone actually bought number six." "Big shot here, he''s buying a sure loser." "Where did this idiot come from, buying blindly without knowing anything?" "..." The people looking at Lin Tian were full of mockery, some schadenfreud, some just watching the drama unfold, others feeling pity. "Buying number six? Are you sure?" The casino staff, upon hearing Lin Tian bet on horse number six, was taken aback and asked again to make sure Lin Tian really meant to buy number six. "Brother, I advise you not to buy number six, any other number has a chance to win, but with number six, you''re bound to lose." At this moment, someone patted Lin Tian on the shoulder kindly and said. "Thanks." Lin Tian smiled at the person and then told the person handling the bets at the casino. "I''m buying number six." Chapter 372 - 344: Huge Upset "..." The people who saw Lin Tian insist on betting on number six looked at him as if he were a fool. They had told him that betting on number six was a guaranteed loss, and yet he still placed a bet. Wasn''t that just plain stupidity? And to bet a hundred thousand right off the bat was surely a case of a fool and his money soon parted. Upon hearing the bet, the staff at the casino were momentarily stunned, but inside, they were overjoyed. It was clear money being handed over, and they couldn''t have been more welcoming, wishing more people would come and do the same. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After placing Lin Tian''s bet for him and giving him a ticket for number six, they continued to take bets from the people behind him. "Hurry up, hurry up... The horse race is about to begin. If you want to place a bet, do it quickly, or you''ll have to wait for the next race." Lin Tian took his betting slip and found a seat to sit down, then waited for the start of the horse race. "Hey, brother, you''re definitely going to lose that hundred thousand this time," said the man who had cautioned Lin Tian earlier, shaking his head as he spoke. "Why?" Lin Tian asked curiously, not understanding why betting on number six meant certain defeat. "You must be new here," Chen Xiaoxin said with a start, then explained, "The horse in stall six is an old one. Although it used to be very powerful, it''s not up to par anymore. The only reason it''s in the race is so the casino can trap newcomers. They let them think it''s a champion horse, enticing them to bet big." "But anyone with a little understanding knows it''s just a ruse, which is why people who have been here a couple of times don''t bet on such horses, even though their odds are frighteningly high." "So that''s how it is," Lin Tian said with a hint of a smile. "Who knows, maybe I really could win?" "..." Chen Xiaoxin heard Lin Tian still talking about possibly winning and couldn''t help but shake his head, saying nothing more. First-timers always think that way, but what''s the result? They end up losing even their trousers. That''s just human nature. The more others believe something is impossible, the more one believes in the possibility, desiring to create a miracle. But how easy is it to create miracles? If they could be so easily achieved, would they still be considered miracles? Soon, the betting for this area was finished, and the casino led the seven horses onto the track, readying them for the race. On each horse was a rider, and soon it would be up to them to control their mounts to see who would be the first to cross the hundred-meter track. "I have to win; I''m betting on three, the fastest one." "Psh, number three? You''re proud to bet on that trash? I''m all in on number seven; I''m definitely going to win this time." "Number five, number five is a sure win." "..." Before the race had even started, the spectators were already making a racket, each one convinced that their choice was the right one. "Get ready; 1, 2..." On the track, the referee yelled while holding a flag, and then with a ''bang'', the starter''s gun went off, and all seven horses bolted out at the same time. For the first ten meters, they were all close, but after ten meters, the difference became evident. As expected, the horse in stall six was falling behind, quickly losing ground by several meters, with the other horses also showing varying leads. The horse in lane seven was in the lead. The rider lashed the whip non-stop, making the horse cry out in pain, but it only increased its speed, covering forty to fifty meters in barely three seconds, half of the race distance. Close behind was number four, with only the length of a car between them, followed by numbers five and three. "Go, number seven, go... Win this for me in one go!" "Don''t fall behind, number four, overtake it, hurry up!" "Come on, number three, come on... I bet my entire fortune on you." "..." Watching the horses race down the track, everyone became excited, yelling until their faces turned red as if they were injected with adrenaline. On the other hand, those who had bet on the trailing horses wilted like frostbitten eggplants, with a wooden expression, and then began to curse aloud. "Damn it, why was I blind enough to bet on you?" "Fuck, there goes several months of my salary." "Honey, I''m so sorry, your makeup is gone." "..." The only person in the crowd who remained calm was probably Lin Tian, who watched as his number six horse was left far behind without a hint of panic on his face, still wearing a faint smile. Just as the leading number seven horse was 20 meters away from the finish line, Lin Tian''s Anti-Gravity Ability suddenly activated, targeting the ground beneath the feet of number seven. "Huh" The number seven horse suddenly lost its balance, its head hitting the ground and tumbling, sliding for four or five meters, unable to get back up. "Holy shit, here''s my chance," shouted those who initially thought they were bound to lose when they saw the number seven horse fall. "Number three, run, overtake that son of a bitch!" "Number four, hurry up!" "..." This incident happened so unexpectedly that no one could react, especially those who bet on number seven. They went from excitedly cheering to feeling like they had just lost an unburied father, cursing their bad luck internally. "Fuck, this is really fucked up, what the hell is going on?" "Son of a bitch, there goes my money, just like that." "Damn it" "..." At this moment, those who had bet on number three were excited as they saw money waving at them. But how could Lin Tian let them get their way? His bet was on number six, the last one, number six who had barely covered fifty meters in a dozen seconds. The Anti-Gravity Ability was used again, and the fate of number three mirrored that of number seven, tumbling over, oh no, it was the horse that ate shit. "What the hell is happening?" "Fuck, why did it fall too?" "That''s it, number four, your chance has come." "..." Seeing number three horse fall, the stands boiled over again, some cursing, some cheering, it was as chaotic as it gets. However, what was unbelievable was that the number four horse also fell, then number one, two, and five. Watching almost all the horses fall, everyone was dumbfounded. What in the world was this? It must be intentional, I''ve never seen anything like this. Six out of seven horses laid on the ground unable to rise, leaving only the last one, number six, on the track. The rider of number six, seeing the horses ahead fallen, was also stunned and even forgot to drive his horse forward, just sitting there dumbly as the horse slowly walked on. "Huh" And when number six reached the spot where the other horses had fallen, it suddenly stopped, snorting steam from its nostrils, looking disdainful. Chapter 373 - 345: Seeing a Ghost "..." Everyone watching had a dark expression, as the beast seemed to be scoffing at the horses that had fallen, its haughty face as if to say, "Losers, thought you were fast, huh? Fell down, didn''t you? I''m just gonna walk right over here, no need to run." Then, everyone watched as horse number six leisurely walked toward the finish line. "I, damn." Finally, the silence in the stands erupted as people began to shout. "What the hell is going on? How did number six win? I..." "My God, I must be dreaming. Quick, someone slap me and wake me up." "..." Lin Tian was the only one smiling at the situation, then he went to the bewildered betting area and said, "Should you be paying me now?" "Huh? What?" When they heard Lin Tian''s words, the casino staff still didn''t catch on. "..." Lin Tian looked at them speechlessly. "I won, should you be paying me now?" "Oh, yes, yes." Only then did they react, quickly handing over one million in chips to him. Those who had lost bets watched as Lin Tian instantly won a million, their eyes turning red with envy; damn, that was their money. Chen Xiaoxin looked at Lin Tian, his eyes conveying a different meaning. How come all the other horses fell except for number six? Knowing that under normal circumstances number six had no chance of winning, why did he still bet on it? And yet he had won, as if he knew what was going to happen. This was all too unscientific. The failure of one race didn''t drive the gamblers away. One by one, they rallied and came back to the betting point, ready for the next race. "Damn it, I don''t believe this. I''m betting on number seven next." "That was a fluke, last time must have been a fluke. I''m sticking with number three." "This time I''m definitely going to win." "..." The gamblers continued to place their bets, all except Chen Xiaoxin, who wasn''t in a rush. He was watching which horse number Lin Tian would choose. "Since number six won last time, I''ll keep betting on number six then." Lin Tian looked at horse number six, still unclaimed, and cheerfully tossed his million in chips over. "A million on it." "Hiss..." The other gamblers gasped when they heard Lin Tian bet a million, thinking, Damn, even if you''re rich, that''s no way to burn money, right? He got lucky last round and won, but does he really think he can win again? Dream on. "I''ll also bet on number six, one hundred thousand." That was Chen Xiaoxin also placing his bet, throwing his chips out. "Cough, cough..." A gambler drinking water choked upon hearing someone else betting on number six, and with one hundred thousand at that. He started coughing violently, spitting out the water he''d drunk and his face turned red. Everyone''s look at Chen Xiaoxin was as if they were staring at an idiot. "Can''t believe it, one lunatic wasn''t enough, here comes another." "Ha ha... It''s an eye-opener indeed. Someone else is following the bet, really think they can keep this luck going?" "This idiot, wait till you are crying later." "..." As Chen Xiaoxin joined Lin Tian in betting on number six, everyone started to laugh, none believing they could possibly win. The people at the casino were also stunned, but they were all holding back laughter. They were scared Lin Tian might just run off after winning so much money, and if that happened, they would be in big trouble. Losing so much money all at once, the boss would definitely not let them off the hook. But seeing that Lin Tian didn''t leave and even bet all his money at once, all on number six, they snickered to themselves. They didn''t believe the same surprise from the last race could happen again. "Aren''t you afraid of losing to me?" Lin Tian asked Chen Xiaoxin with a smile. "Haha There''s no sure win in gambling. Seeing you got such nerve, brother, I naturally followed suit," Chen Xiaoxin replied with a laugh. In reality, he wasn''t feeling confident either; this one hundred thousand was all he had. He had always mingled in this casino, always careful and cautious, usually betting on horses with more wins than losses, so he had some discernment indeed. "My name is Chen Xiaoxin. May I know what to call you, brother?" Chen Xiaoxin asked Lin Tian. "Heh That name is careful enough, but I don''t see much caution in what you do," Lin Tian teased after hearing his name. "I''m Lin Tian." "That''s not necessarily true," Chen Xiaoxin said meaningfully. "Didn''t brother Lin Tian win the last race?" "Last race? That was just luck. I was blindly betting," Lin Tian said nonchalantly, ignoring Chen Xiaoxin''s gaze. "This time, I''m just betting the money I won." "" Seeing Lin Tian''s demeanor, Chen Xiaoxin suddenly felt insecure and even regretted gambling all his one hundred thousand. If he lost, wouldn''t he be losing everything? "Hehe Brother Lin Tian must be joking. I believe we will win again this time," Chen Xiaoxin said with a forced smile. Soon, the horse race began again. After the seven horses took their positions, the referee fired the starting gun. The seven horses burst out, and indeed, horse number six fell behind right from the start, with the others racing ahead, making Chen Xiaoxin turn pale. "It''s over, it''s definitely over This time it''s a real disaster," he thought to himself. Watching the six horses leading in the front, the spectator stands erupted again. They had forgotten the defeat of the last race and were shouting with all their might. "Run, run!" "Catch up, hurry!" "Win, run fast, you must win!" "" All six horses, which were newly replaced, were roughly equal in strength; they were almost running neck to neck, none letting the other overtake. Even as they approached the last twenty meters to the finish line, none had a significant advantage. "My god, why on earth did I bet on number six?" Chen Xiaoxin lamented as he watched horse number six only halfway through the race. Just when he resigned himself to fate, the six leading horses, with a "swoosh", all fell together, collapsing just five meters from the finish line. "Clang!" A spectator who was drinking water dropped his bottle to the ground in shock at the sight, staring open-mouthed at the scene, not blinking an eye. Everyone else had the look of having seen a ghost, unable to believe what they were witnessing. "Damn, what the hell is this." "Fuck, again?" Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I''m fucking done, you''re kidding me." "" The spectator stands suddenly erupted, with the betters swearing loudly, spitting, throwing whatever they could find, and those without anything to throw slapped themselves hard to see if they were dreaming. Only Lin Tian had a slight mischievous smile on his lips, as if all of this was within his expectations. ........................... Chapter 374 - 346: Heavy Bleeding, Lost a Bit Too Much "Won, we won?" Chen Xiaoxin said in disbelief. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire The number six horse in the field, with the same expression as in the last race, looked down on the fallen horses with a leisurely and disdainful face as it walked towards the finish line. "Really won, wow, I got money." Seeing the number six horse truly cross the finish line, Chen Xiaoxin shouted out loud, too excited to control himself, almost kneeling to kiss the ground. Watching Chen Xiaoxin''s reaction, everyone else had an expression full of dark lines, just like they had eaten flies, the spitting image of a wife running off with someone else. Damn it, how could we lose again? And in such a mysterious way. Lin Tian didn''t care about these people''s expressions; he went by himself to the betting counter and collected his winning chips of ten million. Similarly, Chen Xiaoxin also collected his one million, looking at the chips in his hand with a silly grin. As for the casino staff, seeing the chips in their hands, their faces were as ugly as they could get. Currently seated, if they stood up, they might''ve fallen over with weak legs. This, this is over ten million dollars, just streamed out of their hands, and they can''t even find a reasonable explanation. If the boss asks, should they say the other horses just fell down? Fuck, who the hell would believe that? They wouldn''t believe it themselves if they hadn''t seen it with their own eyes. "Next race, I''m sticking with number six," Lin Tian said with a kind smile to the casino staff. "Ten million, all in." "Thud!" This time the casino staff really couldn''t hold back, even those sitting fell over, cold sweat on their forehead, looking at the chips Lin Tian handed over, they dared not take them. After such bizarre incidents occurring two races in a row, they had developed a psychological shadow. Especially seeing Lin Tian still smiling, it felt as if a demon was smiling at them, whispering. Come on, I will take your life. "I''ll also take number six, five hundred thousand," Chen Xiaoxin said, taking half from his pile of chips. Actually, he wanted to bet a million, but he didn''t have the nerve, not because he didn''t trust Lin Tian, but because he had other uses for the money. As a businessman, you never put yourself in a situation with no way out. And he was exactly that kind of person. "Hiss..." The spectators looked at Lin Tian continue to bet on number six, and to bet all ten million no less, and couldn''t help but watch with sided glances. Unlike their previous jests, they were more appraising, trying to discern where Lin Tian got the courage to keep betting on number six. But no matter how much they looked, they couldn''t find a reason, and finally had to give up reluctantly, yet this time they hesitated over what to bet on. The occurrences in the last two races were too strange; not only did the casino staff have a mental shadow, but so did they. "Damn it, if I lose, I lose; I''ll take number six too, ten thousand," someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, throwing out the last of their chips. "I''ll take number six too, already lost two races, don''t mind losing a third," with one person starting, others followed suit, one by one coming out to bet on number six. "Number six, a hundred thousand." "Number six, fifty thousand." "Number six, five thousand." "..." The herd mentality was terrifying. After everyone had placed their bets, it turned out that ninety-eight percent of them had put their money on horse number six, leaving only a few newcomers who hadn''t bought that number. Looking at so many people betting on number six, they were all stunned before bursting into ridicule, "A bunch of idiots, even if you want to lose money, this isn''t the way to do it." However, to their surprise, the casino staff at that moment looked as pale as ghosts, with cold sweat running down their foreheads like rain, as if they were sick and still came to work. "Buddy, are you alright? You look terrible. If you''re sick, you should rest properly. Why push yourself like this? Money never ends," the newcomers said to the casino staff with good intentions. "..." Upon hearing this, the casino staff wanted to roar inside, ''you''re the sick one, your whole family is sick, can''t you see I''m scared to death? Stop blabbering nonsense here, you think I don''t want to rest? I''m freaking considering quitting right now.'' "It''s nothing, nothing..." Internally raging, the casino staff didn''t show it on the surface, instead, they managed a smile uglier than crying and said. "Hurry up, I''m waiting to see the results of this race." "Exactly, stop dawdling, or believe me, I''ll complain about you guys." "Hurry up, hurry up... I''m waiting for the money to roll in." Having waited for so long without the race starting, the gamblers started to lose their patience and curse loudly; in the end, the casino staff started the race with a sense of resigned fatalism. "Bang!" With the sound of the starter''s pistol, the horses on the seven tracks all burst forth, with number six once again trailing far behind. "Ha ha... I told you these people went crazy, betting like fools on horse number six. Now they must feel stupid, heartbroken, eh?" As they saw the horses they bet on sprinting ahead, the newcomers laughed and jeered. But when they looked at the expressions of the gamblers who had bet on number six, they were taken aback. Were they all scared silly? At this point, they were still fixated on horse number six; did they think it could still make a comeback? "Idiots!" They cursed in their minds, then watched intently as their own horses ran. This time, they were sure to win. Thinking about the money they would win, smiles began to form at the corners of their mouths, planning a wild night out, not for anything else, but because they had money, they won money. "Boom!" Just as they thought they were guaranteed to win, fantasizing about how many hostesses they would find, something eerie happened the horses they bet on fell, all six leading horses tumbled. "Yes, there it is!" "Wow, that''s so thrilling!" "Ha ha... I finally won some money!" "..." The originally silent stands suddenly erupted into chaos, everyone screaming and shouting as they watched the six horses fall; even some overly excited people started kissing the man next to them, mouth to mouth between several men. Oh, the scene was too beautiful, I dared not watch anymore. "It''s over, I''m dead for sure," the casino staff, seeing the six horses fall again, really felt lifeless and slumped to the ground, their strength completely drained. So many people had bet on number six this race, and at ten times the odds, seeing the terrifying numbers above, he didn''t even want to count anymore. It might be better to end his misery himself quickly. This area of the racetrack lost so much money all at once, and they had noticed it as early as the second race. When they found out that, in two consecutive races, horses fell, they almost beat up the messenger who delivered the news. What the hell are you talking about, telling myths here? Do you think this is a movie or writing a novel? Chapter 375 - 347: Taking Drastic Measures This mysterious matter actually dared to be discussed, but in the end, under the earnest assurance of their younger brother, they watched the third race with skepticism. The result was exactly as the younger brother had said, all the horses fell, and only the least likely to win, the number six horse, won the race. "How is this possible?" Ma Wu stood up as he looked at the scene before him, his face full of disbelief. He was the boss of this horse racing casino and the overlord of this area in Wu''an City. In Wu''an City''s underworld, he also had a good reputation and was nicknamed "Ma the Retaliator." This nickname wasn''t because he was two-faced, but because he was vindictive. If someone crossed him, he would always seek revenge, hence the name "Ma the Retaliator." "What exactly happened? Go over the events again," Ma Wu ordered his underling, his expression grim. He had already learned that many people had bet on the number six horse in the third race, and thinking about the tenfold odds, his heart was bleeding. Not paying out was out of the questionwith so many people betting, if he didn''t pay, he couldn''t expect to continue operating in Wu''an City; one or two people might have been manageable. "Yes, yes" The underling, frightened by Ma Wu''s expression, quickly nodded and then recounted the events in detail. After listening, Ma Wu fell silent. After a while, he asked, "Are you saying it was this guy named Lin Tian who started betting on the number six horse, and then he won, and the horse falling started with this race?" "Yes," the underling nodded in confirmation. "It seems the problem is with this kid," Ma Wu''s eyes narrowed, his expression growing dangerous. "Pay those who won, and then drug the number six horse, dose it heavily. Also bring the best six horses to this track, and get the best rider." Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes, boss," the underling nodded and then left to carry out his orders. Ma Wu watched the excited bettors in the security video and a cold smirk appeared on his face. Is my money that easy to earn? What you''ve swallowed, I''ll make you spit out. The bettors, holding their chips, were thrilled, but the only ones with distressed expressions, as if they had eaten flies, were the newcomers. They watched the winning bettors with envy, cursing themselves for their stupidity; so many had bet on number six, why hadn''t they followed suit? Now, they were left utterly broke. Lin Tian held a billion in chips, a slight smile curling his lips. However, what made him frown was the casino staff''s absence; they hadn''t confronted him yet. After causing them to lose money, they couldn''t possibly ignore it. Indeed, Lin Tian''s initial goal had been to draw the casino''s attention, to let them know he was there to cause trouble, to provoke them into approaching him first. "Hmm, since you can keep your composure, then I''ll make you lose more, let''s see whether your patience or mine runs out first," Lin Tian thought to himself, then he threw out his billion again, continuing to bet on the number six horse. Without any surprises, the other bettors, having tasted victory, did the same, eagerly urging the casino to start the race. This time, the casino staff didn''t delay; they had received orders from above and knew what was going to happen. Watching the excited bettors, they sneered inwardly. Enjoy now, for soon you''ll be crying. After collecting all the chips, the horses on the track were also ready, poised to start the race. When all seven horses were standing on the track, the bettors were stunned at first, followed by bursting into curses. "Fucking hell, isn''t this a scam? Why are the other six horses so huge?" "Damn it, they''re not even in the same league; those are all imported horses." "Give me my money back, I''m not betting anymore. Is this how you cheat? It''s clearly a trap." "..." The six horses on the track were all taller and more robust than horse number six, and it was evident they weren''t ordinary horses, which the gamblers couldn''t accept. However, the casino staff ignored them, stating bets were already placed and unless they wanted to forfeit their chips, the race would proceed. Once this was announced, the gamblers were cursing internally, but all tacitly remained silent. Forging their chips, were they dreaming? Wasn''t that just surrendering? I might continue betting and possibly even win. Each gambler prayed internally that number six would keep winning; otherwise, they''d really lose big. Having won so much in the previous round, many had gambled all their savings. A loss now would leave them with nothing. Unlike the gamblers, Lin Tian watched the six robust horses on the track with a trace of a wicked smile. "Can''t sit still now, can you?" Lin Tian thought to himself. "Bang!" The starter''s gun sounded, and the six horses shot off like arrows from a bow, moving so quickly that spectators were twenty meters behind before they could react. Yes, you read that right. There were only six horses running, not seven, because at that moment, horse number six was unmoving. No matter how the rider whipped it, it didn''t budge; it just hung its head, breathing out white air, and if you looked closely, you''d see saliva dripping from its mouth. "Damn it, what the hell? It''s not running." The gamblers were unsettled by this sight, suspecting the casino of foul play were it not for the sound of the whip cracking. "Damn it, run, would you just run?" Watching the other six horses having run half the distance, the gamblers began to panic, wishing they were the horse, running desperately on the track. The casino staff, seeing the anxious faces of the gamblers, felt incredibly satisfied inside, thinking, die from your losses, let''s see if you''re still arrogant? Still expecting horse number six to run? Impossible with such strong sedatives, being up was already surprising, let alone running. Maybe dream about it tonight while sleeping. Lin Tian also frowned upon seeing this, not expecting the casino to play such a clever hand; indeed, drugging was the best move. Even if he could cause the other six horses to fall, he couldn''t make horse number six move to win. At the casino, one rule was clear: no ties. Once the bet started, if a tie occurred, the casino would win. "Hehe... think you can win like this?" After understanding the casino''s tactic, Lin Tian laughed sardonically. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire Then, he activated his Anti-Gravity Superpower, and the six leading horses tumbled all at once. Chapter 376 - 348: Here to Make Trouble Next, Lin Tian applied his Anti-Gravity Ability under the feet of horse number six, which allowed it to float about one centimeter off the ground as it began moving toward the finish line. His Anti-Gravity Ability wasn''t just about making horses fall; it could move heavy objects, just like Telekinesis. "Fell down, fell again." As the spectators watched the six horses falling to the ground, the bettors in the stands shouted with glee, but their enthusiasm soon plummeted. They had fallen, but horse number six wasn''t running, so they still couldn''t win. "It''s running, it''s running, horse number six is off!" Suddenly someone cried out, and then everyone''s gaze shifted toward horse number six. Indeed, it had started running, and though it wasn''t very fast, it was still running. Instantly, everyone grew excited. "Haha good run, well done." "We won, we won, money, I''m going to be rich this time." "Someone slap me to see if I''m dreaming." "" Everyone began screaming, except for the Casino people, who looked as if they had seen a ghost when they looked at horse number six. How could this be? Such a strong sedative had been administered that it was lucky it didn''t go down, but how could it still run? At this moment, Ma Wu was also watching everything through the screen; his face turned bewildered, then as grim as could be. Now, the issue was not whether the horse could run or not but the fact that he was losing a lot of money, so much so that he felt like dying. "Let''s go, let''s see what''s happening." In a rage, he turned off the monitor, burst through the door, and headed toward the area of the Casino where Lin Tian was. By that time, horse number six had crossed the finish line amidst the screams of the crowd, and everyone in the stands erupted into joyful shouts because they were thrilled, even more so than winning a lottery. After all, when have you ever seen so many people winning the lottery together? They rushed to the betting points to cash in their chips. Enjoy new chapters from My Virtual Library Empire "Move, move" All the bettors crowded around the Casino''s betting point, blocked solidly, fearing they might not get their turn. Suddenly, a path opened up in the crowd. The bettors, shoved aside, were immediately annoyed and about to curse out loud but when they saw the muscular men who were pushing through, they instantly shut up. Thinking, I''ve won money today, I''m happy not to quarrel with you. These people ignored the angry glares of the bettors. After making their way through, they saw a middle-aged man in a suit coming toward them. He had a side-part in his hair, slicked with oil, shiny and giving an air of an upper-class gentleman. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the scar on his face, running diagonally from his left eye to the right corner of his mouth like a creeping centipede and twitching as he spoke, significantly spoiled that aura, making him look fierce and terrifying. "Hello, my name is Ma Wu, and I am the owner of this horse racing casino," the middle-aged man said as he walked up to Lin Tian. "Pleased to meet you," Lin Tian responded, flashing a friendly smile at Ma Wu. "I''ll get straight to the point with you, Lin Tian. I hope to cancel this round of gambling because, as you''ve seen, there were too many incredible things happening. Let''s forget about the previous two rounds; I''ll have someone refund all the chips," Ma Wu said with a smile. His words suggested a discussion, but his tone was commanding and left no room for argument. "Oh? You''re not joking, are you, Mr. Ma? After all, the winnings are rightfully ours. Isn''t it a bit overbearing to cancel and take away our winnings? This is a casino, after all. Who would dare gamble here if word got out? How is this different from defaulting on a debt? Besides, a big businessman like you wouldn''t care about such a small amount of money, right?" Lin Tian said with a smile, seemingly oblivious to Ma Wu''s authoritative tone. "" Ma Wu almost choked when Lin Tian mentioned that a ''big businessman shouldn''t care about the small money.'' Damn small money? Aside from your one billion, the combined bets of the others reached three billion and then multiplied to forty billion. You call that small money, try taking it out and see. "I said this matter is suspicious. The first two rounds are passable, but we must cancel this one," Ma Wu said, his voice growing ominous. Anyone who knew him could tell he was getting angry. "What does that have to do with us? It''s a problem with your casino, and since we won, you should just pay up," Lin Tian spoke without any regard for Ma Wu''s feelings. The others silently applauded him in their hearts while also cursing Ma Wu. "Damn it! You only start claiming it''s suspicious when we win. How come you never said it was suspicious when we lost? Just admit you can''t afford to lose," they exclaimed. "Fucking hell, isn''t this outright fraud?" "Son of a bitch, if I could beat you, I would have knocked the hell out of you by now," they cursed. "" Not one person there was satisfied with Ma Wu, though they didn''t dare say it out loud. "So, you disagree, young Lin Tian?" Ma Wu pressed, staring at Lin Tian, the atmosphere so tense a single sound might have triggered a brawl. "Of course I disagree," Lin Tian said, his lips curling into a smirk. "I''m having such incredible luck today; I was actually thinking about playing a few more rounds. Maybe I won''t have to work ever again." "Motherfucker, what the heck do you think you are? Mr. Ma is giving you face by talking to you. Don''t be ungrateful," snapped one of Ma Wu''s henchmen as he saw Lin Tian flatly refuse Ma Wu. "Kid, believe it or not, if I want to today, you won''t be able to leave this place," he threatened. "Are you threatening me?" Lin Tian asked, face full of mockery as he looked at the henchman. "I am threatening you, so what? What can you possibly do about it?" retorted the henchman arrogantly, openly admitting to the threat. Ma Wu frowned slightly, disliking his henchman''s foolishness. Why would one openly talk about such matters? It''s better left unsaid; isn''t it uncomfortable to spell it out like this? But he just frowned and said nothing more; this was his territory. As his henchman had said, they were threateningso what? Who would dare respond? "Well, I really" Lin Tian was about to speak when Chen Xiaoxin suddenly jumped out and pulled him back, saying, "Brother Lin Tian, let''s just let it go, okay? We''ve already won quite a bit from the first two rounds." He had realized that if Lin Tian continued to push the issue, Ma Wu definitely wouldn''t let him off. He was grateful to Lin Tian for winning so much money today, enough even to risk offending Ma Wu by stepping in to persuade him. "Hehe... what''s there to be afraid of? I came here looking for trouble; I''m just afraid they won''t dare do anything to me," Lin Tian said with an easy smile. Chapter 377 - 349 Wang Qi The others were terrified upon hearing this. My god, what did I just hear? Is he really causing trouble in front of Ma Wu? "Big brother, do you know who Ma Wu is? Daring to offend him like this, do you have a death wish?" Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaoxin''s expression also changed, and then he pulled Lin Tian aside and whispered, "Brother Lin Tian, you can''t just say anything recklessly." "But I already said it." Lin Tian looked at the nervous Chen Xiaoxin and felt a warmth in his heart; he hadn''t expected someone he had just met to stand up and speak for him. "..." Chen Xiaoxin. "Heh heh... it seems I, Ma Wu, haven''t taken action for too long. Now, there are even people daring to cause me trouble right to my face." Ma Wu looked at Lin Tian with a cold expression. "Do you know what the consequence of offending me, Ma Wu, is?" "What is it?" Lin Tian asked with a smirk. "Chopped into pieces and fed to dogs." Ma Wu revealed a cruel smile, which, coupled with the scar on his face, made him even more formidable. "Is that so? With just these trash of yours?" Lin Tian looked disdainfully at the few men Ma Wu had brought with him. "Haha... Young man, it costs to talk big," Ma Wu suddenly laughed heartily, then waved to his men. "Catch him." "Hee hee hee... Kid, you had your chance to take the easy route. Don''t worry, I''ll go easy on you," the subordinate who had spoken earlier cackled as he rolled up his sleeves and walked towards Lin Tian. The other people in the casino also gathered around, surrounding Lin Tian. These were the men Ma Wu had carefully selected to maintain order, meant to intimidate troublemakers. They were all tall and muscular, imposing in appearance. The gamblers watching Lin Tian being surrounded all changed their expressions and sighed inwardly; why couldn''t this young man just restrain himself a bit? Even if the betting on this round is cancelled, you still won a billion, yes, ten billion is a lot, but you need to stay alive to use it, don''t you? Many people seemed to know what was going to happen next; each turned their heads away, unable to bear watching. "Ah! Oh! Ooh..." But when they heard the screams a while later, they weren''t from Lin Tian. Turning back, their expressions froze. They saw the muscular men who had surrounded Lin Tian lying on the ground, stacked up like logs, with the one who had spoken first at the very bottom. Crushed under so many people, his eyes rolled back and foam at the mouth, he appeared on the verge of fainting. "Tsk tsk... Boss Ma, you see I was right, these trash can''t handle me," Lin Tian said with a smirk after tidying up the tough men, looking at Ma Wu. "Hmph." Ma Wu''s face was terribly unpleasant, almost dripping with moisture. He stared at Lin Tian, his expression growing grave; he hadn''t anticipated Lin Tian to be so formidable that his numerous subordinates would so easily be subdued. "I wonder on what path Brother Lin Tian has made his mark?" Ma Wu was very wary of Lin Tian''s abilities and began speculating about his background, thinking he was somewhat known in Wu''an City, but there were indeed many who could handle him. "What, getting scared now?" Hearing Ma Wu ask about his background, Lin Tian looked at him mockingly. "Weren''t you saying you''d chop me up and feed me to the dogs just now?" "Heh heh... Brother Lin Tian, you jest, it was just a joke," Ma Wu said coldly. "A joke, huh? Well, you really scared me," Lin Tian said exaggeratedly. "..." Though the gamblers were surprised by Lin Tian''s strength, hearing him say this, they all had a speechless expression. "Brother, who talks like that? You look completely relaxed, where''s the scared look? We''d be grateful if you just didn''t scare us." Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire "Brother Lin Tian, you jest," Ma Wu said with an ugly, forced smile, but facing Lin Tian''s dominance, he could only endure it. Although he regarded himself as stronger than those muscular men, he was not able to deal with them as easily as Lin Tian had. Thus, he was determined not to continue crossing paths with Lin Tian. "I bullied your men a bit; you won''t hold it against me, will you?" Lin Tian, seeing through Ma Wu''s thoughts, felt even more disdain for him. How could such a person make a name for himself in this field? He lacked any real guts. "No, they brought it on themselves," Ma Wu said, his lips twitching. "So, about the money I won this round, you''re not thinking of cancelling it, are you?" Lin Tian continued. "No, not at all..." Ma Wu felt as though his heart was being twisted, but he still agreed reluctantly. Forty billionthat wasn''t an amount just anyone could produce, and even though he had been running the casino for many years, it was only so much he had earned; this was like returning to square one. "Hmm, that''s good then," Lin Tian nodded, satisfied. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing that Ma Wu wasn''t cancelling the bet, all the gamblers were thrilled, but since Ma Wu was there, they dared not express it loudly, so many were holding it in until their faces turned red. "Actually, Boss Ma, I didn''t come here to trouble you," Lin Tian said unexpectedly, looking at the chips in his hand. "..." Ma Wu, standing to the side and hearing this, nearly spat out blood. Can''t you stop belittling me? Holding the money and still saying this. If you''re not here to cause trouble, then what are you here for? If this isn''t causing trouble, then what is? God... "I came to ask for someone," Lin Tian said, paying no attention to Ma Wu''s expression, "I heard you''ve detained a man named Wang Qi?" "Wang Qi?" Ma Wu was stunned upon hearing the name, unable to react as he had never heard it before. At that moment, a casino subordinate, seeing Ma Wu''s confused look, quickly ran up to explain, and Ma Wu then learned that Wang Qi was someone who had taken out a high-interest loan from the casino, borrowed two hundred thousand but hadn''t repaid it, and they had just been pressuring him to pay these past few days. "Whew... whew..." Hearing this, Ma Wu''s breathing became rapid, and it took several deep breaths to calm down. However, his extremely constipated expression was apparent to everyone; he was very uncomfortable, very angry, and felt like crying. And wasn''t that just how Ma Wu felt in his heart? For the sake of two hundred thousand, he ended up losing forty billion. What was that? What was that? He felt like dying. "Go bring Wang Qi out," Ma Wu gritted his teeth and forced the words out. The subordinate didn''t dare dally and quickly brought Wang Qi over. Chapter 378 - 350 Mutual Bickering Lin Tian looked at Wang Qi and noticed he wasn''t as battered or abused as he had imagined. On the contrary, there was a strong smell of alcohol on his breath, suggesting that his time in detention hadn''t been too bad. "So, you''re here to take me away?" Wang Qi asked Lin Tian with boozy breath. "Um, yes, Ke''er had something come up and asked me to pick you up," Lin Tian said with a smile. "Hmph, Ke''er, you say it quite affectionately," Wang Qi seemed dissatisfied by how Lin Tian addressed his daughter and snorted coldly without courtesy, leaving the casino first. Everyone watching the scene was sweating bullets thinking this old timer has some nerve to talk like that, clearly unaware of the other party''s clout. But what surprised them more was Lin Tian''s response. To their astonishment, he seemed a bit embarrassed, touched his nose, and didn''t say much, then followed behind Wang Qi and also left the casino. "Wait for me, Brother Lin Tian, I''ll leave with you too," Chen Xiaoxin called out when he saw Lin Tian leaving, holding the chips he''d exchanged in his hand. At the entrance of the casino, Lin Tian looked back at Chen Xiaoxin and asked, "Why are you following me? I need to get home now." Then, he suddenly crossed his arms and looked at Chen Xiaoxin with suspicion. "Just so you know, I''m heterosexual, not into what you''re thinking, alright?" "" Hearing this, Chen Xiaoxin felt a streak of black lines over his head and his mouth twitched as he thought to himself, I''m heterosexual too, purely heterosexual, who talks as if they''re made of glass. "Brother Lin Tian, it''s all a misunderstanding," Chen Xiaoxin said with an embarrassed smile, then pulled out a business card from his pocket. "This is my card, if there''s anything you need, just give me a call." "Financial advisor?" Lin Tian took the card and looked at the title on it. "Er, it''s on the back, not the front," Chen Xiaoxin''s face flashed with embarrassment again. "" Lin Tian. "Xufu Coffin Shop?" Lin Tian looked at the words with a deadpan expression. "Hehe... Yeah, exactly, it''s a family business selling coffins. If Brother Lin Tian needs anything, just come to me anytime, I''ll give you a 20% discount," Chen Xiaoxin said with a grin. "" Lin Tian''s mouth twitched, I''d have to be sick to need you, damn, can you even hold a normal conversation? You''re selling coffins and asking if I need one, it''s you who needs it, your whole family needs it. Holding back the urge to lash out, Lin Tian left the casino with a dark expression on his face. Wang Ke''s home. After leaving, Lin Tian went straight there; after all, he had to let her know Wang Qi was out, right? Of course, the main reason was that Lin Tian wanted to see this sweet and lovely girl again. But as soon as he reached the doorstep, he heard arguing inside, the voices belonging to Wang Ke and Wang Qi. "It''s none of your business, if I want to gamble, I''ll gamble, that''s my freedom. Not only will I gamble today, but I''ll also go tomorrow," Wang Qi''s voice echoed from inside. "You, you call yourself a father? Do you know? If it wasn''t for Lin Tian''s help this time, you wouldn''t have gotten out," Wang Ke''s voice rang out, filled with anger. "How would you exist if I weren''t fit to be a father? Get lost, don''t disturb my sleep," Wang Qi dismissed her, his voice carrying a certain indifference. "Gamble then, gamble! Next time, I definitely won''t save you." This time, Wang Ke''s voice was hoarse, and Lin Tian could tell she was probably crying. "Haha... What am I afraid of? You''re my daughter; they''ll definitely find you in the end." At this moment, Wang Qi was shamelessly defiant, his voice carrying a cold sneer as he spoke. "Like that guy today, he''s definitely taken a liking to you. If those people come looking for you, I don''t believe he won''t help." "How can you be like this? Not only are you ungrateful for the help you''ve received, but you also want others to keep helping you." Wang Ke was obviously very angry after hearing Wang Qi''s words, her voice firm as she said, "I won''t ask him for help. You might as well give up on that idea." "You dare, I am your father, and I make the decisions here." Wang Qi''s voice suddenly grew enraged inside the room as he heard this, and he turned to Wang Ke and raised his hand to slap her across the face. "Slap!" You ungrateful thing, after all the effort I put into raising you, now you side with outsiders instead of me. "Bang!" Lin Tian, who was outside, heard the sound of Wang Ke being hit and immediately kicked the door open. Upon entering, he saw Wang Ke at that moment covering her left cheek, her eyes red and brimming with tears. "Are you okay?" Lin Tian asked, looking at Wang Ke with a slightly furrowed brow and a compassionate expression on his face. Wang Ke was clearly taken aback by Lin Tian''s arrival, but after hearing his question, she shook her head. "Why are you here?" "I came to check on you," Lin Tian said with a smile, then turned to Wang Qi. "And you call yourself Wang Ke''s father? Do you know how worried she was to save you? And what about you? Instead of being grateful, you come back and hit people, that''s too unreasonable." "Who the hell are you to tell me how to discipline my daughter? Mind your own business," Wang Qi replied with annoyance, his tone arrogant and confrontational. "Hey, I really don''t believe this, believe it or not, I could beat you into a half-paralyzed state, spare Wang Ke from your mischief," Lin Tian glared at Wang Qi and said. "Oh really? You want to get physical?" Wang Qi stepped forward, challenging Lin Tian. "Go ahead, make a move and see what happens." "I..." Lin Tian had never seen someone behave so outrageously. Although he was Wang Ke''s father, he was at that moment prepared to give him a lesson. But Wang Ke, seeing the two men about to scuffle, quickly stepped in to stop Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, let it go. Don''t stoop to his level. He''s always been this way. Let''s just leave," she said. "Don''t stop me. I have to teach him a lesson," Lin Tian insisted loudly as Wang Ke stood in front of him. "Come on then, you think I''m scared of you?" Wang Qi was not the least bit intimidated and shouted back defiantly. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Let''s just leave," Wang Ke said, pulling Lin Tian away as the two men continued to shout loudly at each other. Although what Wang Qi did was inexcusable, he was still her father. As a daughter, how could she stand by and feel nothing while her own father was beaten up? It wasn''t about emotion, it was about being a decent human being. Seeing that Wang Ke would not let him take action, Lin Tian just shouted and then stepped outside. Discover stories with My Virtual Library Empire Walking along the road, Lin Tian looked at Wang Ke''s still slightly red left cheek with pity and asked, "Are you okay? Does it still hurt?" "No, no... I''m fine," Wang Ke replied, her face blushing at Lin Tian''s concerned look, and spoke with a hint of nervousness. "Liar, it''s all red. How can it not hurt?" Lin Tian reached out to touch her face and said, "Your father went too far. How could he hit someone like that?" "Don''t blame him. He wasn''t like this before," Wang Ke said with a sigh. Chapter 379 - 351 Ouyang Wuqing From Wang Ke, Lin Tian learned that Wang Qi used to be a very competent father who loved her immensely, but a failed business venture followed by his wife running away with another man dealt him a great blow, leading to his gradual decline. After hearing Wang Ke''s words, Lin Tian didn''t know what to say for a moment, yet he believed that every pitiable person has their detestable side. No matter the stimulus, shouldn''t he still treat his own daughter better? They exchanged mobile numbers, and Lin Tian returned to the school alone. He repeatedly told Wang Ke to reach out to him if she ever encountered any trouble as he was leaving. By the time Lin Tian got back to the school to teach it was already the afternoon. When he entered the classroom, he was surprised to find He Qianqian teaching the class. He entered through the back door and saw that He Qianqian''s lecturing was as lively and vivid as it had been back in high school; he didn''t disturb her but took a seat at the back to listen. Looking around, Lin Tian noticed that everyone in the class was listening intently to He Qianqian. Particularly some male students, whose gaze was filled with infatuation as they watched her, which made Lin Tian feel a mix of pride and annoyance. Damn it, she''s my wife. Can''t they look at her with less lechery? Seeing Lin Tian enter the classroom, Lin Tao leaned over and whispered, "Not bad, when did you get your sister-in-law here? I had no idea." "That''s right, don''t you know who I am?" Lin Tian boasted with a proud look on his face upon seeing Lin Tao. In response, Lin Tao rolled his eyes in disdain and then listened carefully to the lecture as well. Time always flies during an engaging class, and before they knew it, the lesson was over. Upon hearing the bell ring, He Qianqian packed up the textbooks from the lectern and said. "Alright, let''s wrap up here. I hope everyone will review and master the content in their own time. Class dismissed." Your next read awaits at My Virtual Library Empire "Goodbye, teacher." The students respectfully called out upon hearing He Qianqian, evidently fond of her. Otherwise, you wouldn''t see this group so respectful to any other teacher. And just as He Qianqian was leaving the classroom, a group of people came up outside and blocked her way. A person wearing the school uniform emerged from the middle. His eyes full of aggression and a hint of a lewd smile, he said. "Not bad. Are you the new teacher at the school?" "Yes." He Qianqian did not appreciate his gaze, but as a teacher, she kept her composure and asked patiently, "Is there something you want from me, student?" "Heh... Of course, it''s a very important matter." Ouyang Wuqing laughed, his eyes fixated on He Qianqian''s chest as he spoke. "What''s the matter?" He Qianqian was confused, it being her first day of teaching and not having seen this student before. What could he possibly want with her? "I have taken a liking to you, and from today on you''re going to be my girlfriend. How''s that for important?" Ouyang Wuqing spoke flippantly. "I''m sorry, student, but if you have nothing else, I need to leave." Hearing Ouyang Wuqing brazenly asking her to be his girlfriend, He Qianqian felt both embarrassed and angry, her brows furrowed tightly together. Still considering her role as a teacher, she kept her tone relatively gentle. "Don''t be so rude, our young master Ouyang himself has come to you. How can you refuse and walk away?" At this moment, a lackey by Ouyang Wuqing''s side stopped He Qianqian, his face full of brazenness as he spoke. "Let go." He Qianqian looked at the young man before her, her voice also carrying a hint of anger. Anyone being senselessly stopped like this and then out of the blue being asked to become someone''s girlfriend would be angry. The fact that she only got angry now was enough to prove that He Qianqian was normally very patient. "Damn, don''t get high and mighty with me. Our young master Ouyang favored you, that''s an honor for you." Upon hearing her words, the lackey''s face turned ugly. With so many people watching, He Qianqian had not been angry with anyone else, only speaking harshly to him. Wasn''t this a slap in the face? Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Damn, these bastards are looking for death, daring to flirt with my wife." In that moment, Lin Tian also saw He Qianqian being stopped and stood up, ready to go and teach them a lesson. "Don''t be impulsive, these people are not easy to mess with, especially the one in the middle. He''s the son of the school director, named Ouyang Wuqing, and he''s also the young master of the Ouyang Group. He''s powerful and influential; common folks can''t afford to offend him." Lin Tao, seeing that Lin Tian was about to explode, immediately grabbed him and reminded him. "This guy usually causes trouble for girls at school, but because of his dad''s influence, the school turns a blind eye." "I don''t care whose son he is, messing with my wife is crossing the line." Lin Tian didn''t care about any of that. Was the son of the school director all that impressive? It didn''t matter to him if you messed with other people, but not with me. With that said, Lin Tian was already walking out. At the same time, in the corridor, Ouyang Wuqing had already stretched out his hand and grabbed He Qianqian. "What do you think? Becoming my, Ouyang Wuqing''s woman, I guarantee you''ll live well, and you''ll be treated better than the average teacher." "Let go, or I will call for help." He Qianqian''s face flushed with anger, but Ouyang Wuqing was extremely strong, no matter how much she struggled, she couldn''t break free. "Haha... Call for help? Just try calling someone, I''d like to see who dares to interfere with my business. Not to mention that these around are mere students, even if the head teacher came, he wouldn''t dare to fart." Hearing He Qianqian threaten to call for help, Ouyang Wuqing laughed arrogantly, his hand not loosening, but his body moved even closer, trying to take advantage of her. The classmates around showed faces of disgust, but due to his identity, they all dared not speak out. "Slap!" Suddenly, a hand reached out and slapped down hard on the hand Ouyang Wuqing had on He Qianqian''s arm, the huge force immediately making him let go. Looking at the rapidly swelling handprint on his own arm, Ouyang Wuqing glared at Lin Tian darkly. "Who the hell are you to interfere in my business?" The newcomer was none other than Lin Tian. He came over not to waste words with Ouyang Wuqing but to directly slap his hand away. "Heh, I didn''t interfere. I merely saw an animal attacking a person just now and pushed that animal away," Lin Tian said to Ouyang Wuqing with a mocking tone. "Motherfucker, who are you calling an animal?" Ouyang Wuqing''s face grew even darker upon hearing this. His gaze on Lin Tian was murderous. At Wu''an University, no one had dared to speak to him like this before, especially not a student. Wasn''t this a slap in the face? "Whoever responds is who I''m calling. Are you admitting that you''re an animal?" Lin Tian regarded his gaze with disdain, a smile on his face as he spoke. He didn''t care about Ouyang Wuqing''s identity at allif you dared to touch his woman, not even the Heavenly Dao would be okay. Chapter 380 - 352: Watching the Fairy "Kid, do you know who you''re dealing with? Dare to offend Ouyang Wuqing, and believe it or not, you won''t be able to get along at Wu''an University?" Ouyang Wuqing''s underling jumped out at this moment, pointing at Lin Tian and threatening. "Heh... just a beast, I truly don''t believe you can make me unable to get along at Wu''an University," Lin Tian said with a light chuckle. "Good, very good, I have forgotten how long it''s been since someone dared to talk to me like this." Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Ouyang Wuqing laughed angrily. "You guys, go up and teach him a good lesson. As long as you don''t kill anyone, I''ll take care of the rest." "Yes, Young Master Ouyang." Upon hearing this, several underlings surrounded Lin Tian with vicious smiles, looking down on him, thinking he could be knocked down in minutes. "Kid, blame your own lack of foresight, even daring to meddle in Young Master Ouyang''s affairs." One of the underlings swung a fist towards Lin Tian, leaning forward with his punch whooshing through the air, showing no mercy right from the start. "Has no one ever told you that you talk too much?" Lin Tian watched the underling charging at him with the same look of disdain. He, who even feared neither the assassins nor mercenaries of the foreign underworld, how would he fear a few students? Without even bothering to activate his Superpower, Lin Tian slightly sidestepped the incoming punch and then kicked out, landing a hit in the assailant''s abdomen. "Thud!" A muffled sound erupted, and the underling''s face immediately contorted in pain. He clutched his abdomen and curled up on the ground. "Damn, you dare to make a move? Watch me kill you." Seeing Lin Tian knock down one of their own with a swing, no, a kick, the others were enraged. They swarmed him, determined to avenge their brother. But, as it often goes, their intentions were fine; with so many of them, if it had been any student other than Lin Tian, they could have easily beaten him. But unfortunately for them, they were dealing with Lin Tian. Lin Tian watched several people attack him en masse, his face unflustered. His mouth slightly upturned and, rather than retreating, he advanced. Even without activating his Neural Response Speed Ability, his speed was still more than twice that of a normal person. To the onlookers, Lin Tian was like a breeze. Before his attackers could react, he was already throwing punches and kicks. After a round, who was left standing? "Oh, oh... ah, ah..." The people lying on the ground groaned in pain, without exception. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hiss..." The onlooking students gasped at the sight of Lin Tian''s prowess, their eyes filled with disbelief. How could this be? How could one person be so strong? It was a group of people, yet he had so easily knocked them down. Many of the girls had stars in their eyes as they looked at Lin Tian, their gazes filled with admiration and adoration. And the men were all boiling with excitement; a man should indeed be like this. At this time, the only one with an extremely ugly face was Ouyang Wuqing. Seeing his own underlings so easily handled by Lin Tian, his face could almost drip dark clouds. "You''re lucky this time, but I won''t let you off next time." Knowing he couldn''t do anything to He Qianqian right now, Ouyang Wuqing sneered coldly, uttering a harsh threat. "Yo, are you dumb? Shouldn''t you be considering if I''ll let you off? Why are you still thinking about not letting me off?" Lin Tian looked at Ouyang Wuqing with a playful expression. "What? Do you really want to do something to me?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Ouyang Wuqing stood proud, not feeling defeated at all, rather he had the stance of a victorious rooster. "Although I have to admit you have some skills, I am the son of the university president. If you dare to do something to me, my father won''t let you off." "Hehe... feeling scared now? Using your status to intimidate? But do you think I would be scared? Do you think I care that you are the president''s son?" Lin Tian looked at Ouyang Wuqing with scorn. He stepped forward, immediately frightening Ouyang Wuqing into retreating repeatedly. "I''m telling you, this is a school, you can''t mess around, or the school has the right to expel you." Watching Lin Tian''s gaze, Ouyang Wuqing realized this guy really wouldn''t care about any repercussions, and he became somewhat uncertain. Who was he? He was Ouyang Wuqing, the son of Wu''an University''s president, the young master of the Ouyang Group. How could he be humiliated in front of so many people? How would he get along after this? "So what if it is?" A mischievous smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face as he suddenly stepped up to Ouyang Wuqing and punched him in the abdomen. "Dare to have thoughts about my woman? Even if you were the son of the Jade Emperor, it wouldn''t matter. Who do you think you are?" "Ugh..." Ouyang Wuqing''s complexion changed as he took a punch to the abdomen. His eyes bulged out, and he gritted his teeth, desperately sucking in cold air. "You, you..." He looked at Lin Tian, his eyes full of disbelief. How could he actually hit him? Was he really not afraid of being expelled? Stay tuned for updates on My Virtual Library Empire You should know that Wu''an University is the best university in Wu''an City, and not many who attend would wish to be expelled. "What about me? Remember to watch your eyes next time; not everyone can be offended." After throwing that punch, Lin Tian didn''t make another move. That punch had been slightly maneuvered by him, impacting an acupoint on Ouyang Wuqing, ensuring he''d be in pain for days. "Smack!" Because of the intense pain, Ouyang Wuqing sprawled on the ground, looking as good as dead like his underlings, but his facial expression was even more fierce. Watching Lin Tian and He Qianqian walking away, his eyes were filled with malicious intent. "Aren''t you being a bit too violent?" He Qianqian said as she looked at Lin Tian, but her eyes showed no blame. "Violent? Am I really violent?" Lin Tian replied with a cheeky grin. "Wife, you must be mistaken. I am a peace-loving, non-fighting, good student. How could I be violent?" "Pfft..." He Qianqian, seeing Lin Tian so shamelessly praising himself, couldn''t help but burst into laughter. Her laugh bloomed like flowers vying for beauty, captivating and like a gentle spring breeze, making people unable to help but be entranced. Lin Tian was so mesmerized by the sight. "What are you looking at?" He Qianqian, being stared at by Lin Tian in such a manner, couldn''t help but blush as she spoke, despite their close relationship. "Hehe... Of course, I''m looking at a beauty, at a wife who could be mistaken for a fairy," Lin Tian chuckled. Chapter 381 - 353: The Boys Car Giver "..." Hearing that, He Qianqian gave him a glance and said, "What were you up to this morning? Why did you only come to school in the afternoon? You were also nowhere to be seen yesterday." "I got held up by something," Lin Tian said with a smile, not wanting to worry He Qianqian with Zhang Ya''s matters. "Do you have any more classes this afternoon, wife?" Lin Tian changed the subject and asked. "No more classes. Today I only had one, and it was arranged by Principal Wu. It''s pretty good; I only have one class a day and it''s just teaching your class, really relaxing. I''m starting to wonder if this is even a university teacher''s job," He Qianqian said as she brushed her hair behind her ear. "That''s good to hear." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian also smiled, thinking to himself that Wu Guangxi had no choice but to arrange it that way. After getting paid one million in compensation, if he couldn''t even handle this much, he didn''t deserve to be a principal. "I don''t have any more classes this afternoon either. It''s Tuesday today, and Mengting has classes in the evening, so she definitely won''t have time. I''ll take you to a place," Lin Tian said as he glanced at the date on his phone. "Go to a place?" He Qianqian was somewhat slow to respond. "Where?" "You''ll know once we get there." Lin Tian revealed a mysterious smile and then started pulling He Qianqian towards the school''s exit, heading unmistakably towards Autumn Sadness Villa. When the taxi was about to arrive at Autumn Sadness Villa, Lin Tian asked the driver to stop. He planned to walk in with He Qianqian, which would also give them a chance to get familiar with the surroundings. "Buzz, buzz..." As the two of them walked hand in hand by the roadside, a roaring engine noise started up, and soon they saw a red sports car speeding toward them from behind. Seeing Lin Tian and He Qianqian walking on the road, the driver didn''t honk the horn and didn''t decrease speed at all. "Wife, be careful." Spotting the racing sports car, Lin Tian quickly pulled He Qianqian to his side, and at the very moment he pulled her, the sports car ''whooshed'' past the spot where He Qianqian had just been standing. "Are you alright?" Lin Tian asked with concern, looking at He Qianqian who was still a bit shocked in his embrace. "No, I''m fine." He Qianqian was indeed frightened, but seeing his worried gaze, she shook her head. "This person is too uncivilized, how do they drive? Do their eyes grow on their ass? They didn''t see people walking, or they would slow down," Lin Tian said with relief after seeing that He Qianqian was unharmed, but he felt annoyed with the sports car''s driver. "Buzz, buzz..." However, just as Lin Tian finished speaking, the sound of the engine came again and then they saw the red sports car that had just sped past, returning. It stopped in front of Lin Tian and He Qianqian, then the driver''s door opened and a young man stepped out. He was wearing a black beret, cocked stylishly to one side, his arms covered in tattoos giving off a wild look. The young man looked at Lin Tian and He Qianqian, his face arrogantly saying, "How were you walking just now? Are you blind? You didn''t make way when you saw a car coming. You''re lucky you weren''t hit and killed; otherwise, could you afford to pay for my car? Bumpkin." "Ugh, my head, why do I get this urge to punch someone when I look at you?" Hearing the young man speak, Lin Tian instantly became furious, damn it, isn''t this twisting the truth too far? You''re the driver who almost hit someone, and instead of apologizing, you have the audacity to blame the near-victim saying they should watch where they''re going, to top it off, you suggest that even killing someone wouldn''t be worth the value of your car? Read the latest on My Virtual Library Empire For goodness'' sake, is this even about the car? "What now? You country bumpkin want to throw hands?" The young man, seeing that Lin Tian was dressed in plain clothes, immediately showed a look of disdain. "Country bumpkins like you realize you''re on the wrong path? This path leads further in, where Autumn Sadness Villa is located, the residence of the wealthiest people in Wu''an City. You should be heading out." The more he spoke, the more contempt was evident in the young man''s eyes, and even when looking at Lin Tian, there was a sense of scorn as if a single glance would contaminate him. "I wouldn''t want to drive such a crappy car, otherwise I could buy a dozen and use them to crush you." Lin Tian also felt irritated upon hearing the young man, especially faced with his contemptuous expression. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn it, acting as if he''s loaded with money. "Haha... don''t make me laugh, you''re saying you could buy a dozen of my car? Country bumpkin, do you even know what car this is? No, I''m sure you don''t." The young man burst into laughter when he heard Lin Tian, laughing so hard he had to brace himself. "This young master''s car is the latest Aston Martin, a global limited edition sports car, with each one priced at over six million. You say you could buy a dozen? I''ll give you full marks for pretending." "Six million, so what? Is that a lot?" Lin Tian said disdainfully. "..." The young man was momentarily stunned by Lin Tian''s words, then burst into another round of laughter. "Okay, my mistake, my mistake... I forgot for a moment that country bumpkins like you have never seen six million. Of course, you haven''t." Shaking his head, the young man talked to himself. "I must be sick in the head to be discussing this with a bunch of country bumpkins. Why cause unnecessary trouble?" And with that, he didn''t wait for Lin Tian''s reaction and drove toward Autumn Sadness Villa. "Pfft... what''s the matter? Are you angry?" He Qianqian couldn''t help but laugh when she noticed Lin Tian''s frustrated expression. "Angry, not really." Lin Tian rolled his eyes and responded. "Just never thought I''d see the day when someone would mock me so mercilessly, calling me a country bumpkin." "Hehe... alright, we know you''re not one, so why care about what they say?" He Qianqian comforted him, hugging his arm. "That surprise you mentioned, it wouldn''t happen to be that you bought a villa here, would it?" "Haha... wife, you''re so clever, come here, husband will give you a reward, mmmwah." On hearing this, Lin Tian laughed heartily and planted a kiss on He Qianqian''s face, making her roll her eyes playfully. "Mister, just let me in, my friend lives inside, I''ve come to see him." "No can do, without an identity proof, nobody can enter." As Lin Tian and He Qianqian approached the entrance of the Autumn Sadness Villa, they immediately noticed the young man with the red sports car arguing with the gatekeeper. From their conversation, it seemed the youngster wanted to get in but, not being a client of the villa community, he was denied entry. The security guard certainly had a commanding presence with his tall, sturdy build, dressed in military camouflage, a beret on his head, and a resolute expression on his face that marked him as someone not to be trifled with. "Look, this is my car, and it actually belongs to my friend who lives here. I''m just here to deliver this car to him today." The young man appeared somewhat anxious when the guard refused him entry. Chapter 382 - 354: Just Delivering a Car "No, only clients of the villa can enter, unless the client personally accompanies you in." Faced with the young man, the security guard flatly refused, showing no mercy. As one of Wu''an City''s most luxurious villa complexes, the security system here was absolutely trustworthy. And these security guards, the first rule of becoming the caretaker here was that no non-clients were allowed entry, not even if it were the Emperor himself. "But, but..." The young man, looking at the security guard''s stern face, was extremely anxious. He was just a car deliverer. Today, because the car owner was unable to pick up the car personally, he had driven it over. But now he couldn''t get in, and he knew that when he left, his boss had strictly mentioned the delivery time, and if it was exceeded, he could not afford the responsibility. "There is no ''but''please leave now, or don''t blame me for being rude." The security guard issued an eviction order to the young man. "Are you even being reasonable? I told you I''m here to deliver something." The young man also became angry at this point, staring at the security guard with a face full of rage, but seeing the guard''s robust stature, he dared not do anything. His small frame was hardly a match for him. "You wait, I''ll call someone now, let''s see how you explain then." The young grasped his phone to call his boss, then have him ask the car owner to come out; otherwise, he really had no way to make the delivery. Turning to walk back to his car, the young man just caught sight of Lin Tian and He Qianqian walking in his direction. His expression froze for a moment, then he said mockingly, "Hey, don''t you understand? This place isn''t for you. Look at these housesdo you think you can afford to live here? Country bumpkins will always be country bumpkins, completely clueless." "I don''t see you as any better, just a car deliverer acting as if you live here, as if that car is yours, yet here you are, still barred from entering." Hearing the young man''s scorn, Lin Tian was not one to hold back, retorting with a sarcastic expression. Sometimes you might not pay attention to a fly, but if that fly constantly buzzes around you, flying back and forth incessantly, wouldn''t you also get annoyed? Right now, this young man was just like that annoying fly. Others didn''t bother him, yet he insisted on provoking others. "You..." Stung by Lin Tian''s words, the young man''s face turned green with fury, but he was speechless since the car indeed wasn''t his, and he truly couldn''t get in. However, upon seeing Lin Tian''s ordinary clothes, he quickly spoke again with a sense of superiority. "I won''t stoop to your level." Having said that, he genuinely stopped paying attention to Lin Tian, then took out his phone to call his boss to explain the situation. But just as he ended the call and turned around, his jaw dropped. My God, what did I see? The country bumpkins actually entered the Autumn Sadness Villa complex? How is this possible? Yes, when the young man turned around, he just caught Lin Tian accompanying He Qianqian into the villa complex, and the security didn''t stop them. "What''s happening? Could the country bumpkins be clients here? This is impossible!" The young man exclaimed again, then quickly dismissed the idea that Lin Tian could be wealthy because who has seen a rich person dressed like that. Looking at the security guard, the young man was filled with anger, thinking that the bastard had deliberately kept him out while letting those two country bumpkins in. Fueled by anger, the young man went back to the entrance of the villa complex, pointing at the security guard and shouting, "Are you doing this on purpose? Why can they go in, but not me?" "You again? Do you really want to be thrown out?" Seeing the young man come over again, the security guard''s brow furrowed together, clearly displeased with him. "Throw me out? Do you think I won''t file a complaint? Clearly I could have gone in, yet you deliberately kept me out," the young man fully believed his own assumption that the security guard was targeting him and spoke very rudely. "Are you talking about them?" Hearing the young man''s words, the security guard said mockingly, "Do you really think you have the status to be targeted by me? To tell you the truth, they are clients of the villa complex, so they can go in." Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire "Yeah right, do you think I''d believe that? Those two country bumpkins being clients here, don''t lie to me; you''re just targeting me," the young man scoffed at the security guard''s statement, firmly believing the security guard was deliberately against him. "..." Hearing this, the security guard immediately had a dark line across his forehead, wishing he could beat some sense into him right there if it weren''t for keeping his composure. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How could this person be so pitiful, refusing to believe the truth, insisting on being willfully ignorant? Are you scared to believe it, or do you feel inferior because of this truth? "I''ll say it one more time, leave, or I really will get rough," the security guard completely lost patience with the young man, not even wanting to explain anymore. "What right do you have? What qualifications do you have to lay a hand on me, you''re just a security guard; to put it nicely, you''re a security, to put it harshly, you''re just a watchdog," the young man continued, undeterred, speaking maliciously to the security guard. He just couldn''t accept that those two country bumpkins were clients of this villa complex. "Damn it, to resist is to merit tougher measures." The security guard, now truly angered, thought of himself as an elite bodyguard ranked among the top in Zhongnanhai, yet to be called a watchdog was something he couldn''t tolerate. Saying so, the security guard expertly performed an arrest technique, immediately causing the young man to scream in pain. "Ah, it''s broken, it''s broken... let go quickly." "Get out, don''t annoy me here anymore, you won''t be so lucky next time," the security guard ignored the young man, tossing him out like a ragdoll, causing him to grimace in pain. Meanwhile, the very car owner came out, looking at the young man lying on the ground, he frowned slightlyhow could someone like this deliver a car for him? Wasn''t this damaging his reputation? Gongsun Wudao thought to himself, but he quickly resumed a normal expression and smiled. "You''re the one delivering the car, right?" "Yes, yes, are you Gongsun Young Master?" Seeing the newcomer, the young man spoke respectfully. "Hmm, since my car has arrived, you can go back. I''ll drive it in myself," Gongsun Wuqing nodded to him, then walked toward his car ready to leave. "Um, Young Master Gongsun, wait..." Just as Gongsun Wuqing was about to get in the car, he suddenly heard the young man calling from behind him. Chapter 383 - 355: Are You Sick? "Is there something else?" Hearing the young man call after him, Gongsun Wudao frowned slightly, but he still turned around and asked. "Heh well, it''s actually nothing much." Looking into Gongsun Wudao''s eyes, the young man suddenly became nervous, and he awkwardly chuckled and said, "I just wanted to ask if it''s really true that only customers of this place are allowed entry?" "" Upon hearing the young man''s question, Gongsun Wudao''s expression froze for a moment, then a look of disdain spread across his face. Isn''t that obvious? I just came out from there, and you still ask such a question? Are you brainless? Or do you have a problem? "Of course, as one of Wu''an City''s most high-end villa communities, security here is guaranteed to be the best. Non-residents are certainly not allowed inside." He nodded to affirm his point, then Gongsun Wudao ignored the young man and drove his car into the community. The young man, upon receiving Gongsun Wudao''s response, was struck dumb as if by lightning and stood there, unmoving, his heart filled with panic. My God, what the hell did I do? To actually curse the people living in these villas as country bumpkins? Me, I The young man was becoming incoherent. He only felt darkness before his eyes and wanted to faint; at the end, he thought sadly, "They wouldn''t cause trouble for me, would they? For cursing them like that?" From the beginning to the end, he was unwilling to believe it, but the scene he never wished to confirm had finally been verified. His heart no longer held the arrogance and disdain from before, just deep fear. Yet Lin Tian was completely unaware of the panic that crept over the young man upon realizing that he was truly a customer of the Autumn Sadness Villa community. Even if he knew, it wouldn''t matter to him. He would just cast a disdainful glance and say, You''re overthinking it, mate. I''m not that bored to remember every single person. How tiring would that be? You''re taking yourself too seriously. "This place is so beautiful." As He Qianqian and Lin Tian walked within the villa community, admiring the surroundings, He Qianqian couldn''t help but exclaim in amazementhere, the four seasons were distinct, allowing one to stroll through spring, summer, autumn, and winter all at once, and looking at the representative plants of each season, He Qianqian was filled with joy. "As long as you like it," Lin Tian said, looking at He Qianqian''s delighted expression, he felt very happy. Although safety was the most important, it was of course better if she liked it too. "Where is our villa?" He Qianqian asked curiously, looking at all the luxury villas around them and realizing they had walked quite far. "That, why don''t you guess?" To that, Lin Tian replied with a playful and teasing tone. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Buzz buzz" Just then, the sound of a sports car came into earshot, they looked back and saw it was the same car they had encountered outside earlier. Lin Tian''s expression turned startled, "Didn''t expect him to actually get in." "So what if he got in? What''s it to us? That kind of person is the most annoying," He Qianqian said with a hint of disgust in her eyes as she watched the red sports car, although she had said nothing when the young man previously called Lin Tian a country bumpkin, she was unhappy about it. "Hehe let''s go, to our new home," Lin Tian chuckled, undisturbed, and said. "Sure." He Qianqian nodded, holding onto Lin Tian''s arm, her heart filled with anticipation. She liked the environment here so much, and thus, she was filled with hope for their new home. "Fine beauty you are," Gongsun Wudao remarked as the red sports car pulled up next to Lin Tian and He Qianqian and came to a stop. Lin Tian felt a flicker of irritation, Damn it, can''t you see I''m standing right here? What do you mean by that? "Let''s go, ignore him," said He Qianqian, who also sensed Lin Tian''s discomfort. She pulled on his arm as they didn''t want to cause any trouble, especially since they were here to see their new home and should be in good spirits. However, just as they were about to walk away, Gongsun Wudao had no intention of letting them leave and blocked their path with his car before getting out. Looking at Lin Tian''s plain clothes, he wore a look of contempt. Although he didn''t understand why Lin Tian would be able to buy a villa here, it was clear that it wasn''t one of the best ones. And him, although he didn''t buy the best villa, at least he bought a mid-range one. You see, to outsiders, all the residents of the Autumn Sadness Villa community were wealthy, but even within, there were hierarchical distinctions. The villas here were divided into three levels; the lowest were the average rich people. Although they could afford villas, it was a major expenditure for them, and the locations of their villas weren''t particularly good. Then there were those in the middle range. These were considered fairly wealthy. The locations of their villas had excellent light, and the cost was but a drop in the bucket for them. Next came the tycoon area, this referred to the tycoons among the rich. Not only did they have the wealth and foundation, but they also had the temperament, not like the nouveau riche who feared others wouldn''t know they were wealthy. The villas they purchased were unique, and in Autumn Sadness Villa, there were only so many such properties. Their prices were frighteningly high, such that ordinary people, even the rich, were reluctant to buy them. "Being able to buy a nice villa here shows you have some worth," Gongson Wudao said arrogantly, "but the one you bought must be one of these surrounding ones, right?" "Is that a problem?" Lin Tian did not like Gongsun Wudao at all. This bastard looked at He Qianqian with eyes filled with possessive desire. If it wasn''t for his presence, this bastard might have already made a move. "No problem. I just think that you must have spent a lot of money on this villa." Gongsun Wudao''s lips curled up slightly. "Now, I''m giving you a chance. I''ll pay twice the price you paid for your villa, and your woman will belong to me." "Are you insane? Don''t think that having a bit of stinky money can flaunt in front of me. I''ll have you know, to me, that''s just a number," Lin Tian said with disdain. This bastard was flaunting his wealth to show his sense of superiority, but he had got the wrong person. He hadn''t even spent the one billion he got from the Zhang Family, not to mention the billion at the horse-racing track unspent. This money to him, wasn''t it just a number? Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire "Heh just a number?" Gongsun Wudao laughed lightly at Lin Tian''s words. "Don''t talk big. The fact that I''m willing to pay twice the price for your current house is already giving you a lot of respect. You can''t possibly want more?" Yes, in Gongsun Wudao''s view, Lin Tian was just playing hardball to negotiate a higher price. "Damn, it seems you really are ill. Don''t talk to me, or I might resort to punching someone," Lin Tian said, frustrated, and started to walk away, pulling He Qianqian with him. But Gongsun Wudao quickly blocked their path again. "Three times the price." Chapter 384 - 356 Id Be Happy To He had truly taken a liking to He Qianqian. This woman had something uniquely alluring that none of the many women he''d been with had. Her distinctive charm gave him a sense of novelty. For scions like them, the thrill of novelty was always the most enticing. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I''ll offer four times the price, how about you let your mom sleep with a beggar?" Lin Tian was not one to hold his temper, and the fact he hadn''t resorted to physical violence was already a testament to his patience. However, not throwing punches didn''t mean he wouldn''t throw insults. "What did you just say?" Gongsun Wudao''s face darkened instantly upon hearing Lin Tian insult his mother, as he glared at Lin Tian and said, "Don''t believe I''ll have the villa manager take your house from you. With just two times the price, oh no, just one and a half times, I think he would be quite happy to do so." "Are you threatening me?" Hearing this from Gongsun Wudao, Lin Tian put away his anger and instead looked at him with a mocking smile. "I really don''t believe you would." You should know, the villa Lin Tian purchased was one of the finest in the Autumn Sadness Villa area, fetching a price of nearly nine hundred and ninety million. Not only could he bribe the manager, but could he really come up with that much money? Double or one and a half times the price, that still amounted to no less than over ten million. "So what if I''m threatening you? Someone as poor as you could be crushed to death with my money," Gongsun Wudao arrogantly declared. "Be smart and hand over this woman. Then I might even let you make some money. Otherwise, get out of here." Gongsun Wudao was brimming with confidence, his expression one of absolute certainty in his victory. As a rich man, he understood a common weakness among people of this sort: their vanity. In his eyes, if Lin Tian could afford a luxury villa here, he would definitely boast about it to his acquaintances. Now that he threatened to force Lin Tian out, he was sure that Lin Tian would relent. Because if Lin Tian really couldn''t live in this villa area anymore, he''d lose face in his social circle and would no longer be able to mix in those circles. "Make the phone call, but remember my villa is called Emperor Residence," Lin Tian said with a playful look towards Gongsun Wudao. "Heh heh... it seems you really don''t believe in my capability," Gongsun Wudao, after hearing what Lin Tian said, was momentarily startled, then his face turned grim. He really took out his phone to make a call, looking at Lin Tian he said, "You''d better kneel down and beg me later, or you''ll surely have to leave." Soon, Gongsun Wudao got through on his phone, and the voice of a middle-aged man oozing obsequiousness came from the other side. "Yo, if it isn''t the young master Gongsun? What brings you to call me today?" "Manager Wu? I''ve got a bit of a situation. I find living in a single villa cramped, so I''m thinking of buying another," Gongsun Wudao said into the phone, his look at Lin Tian filled with pride. A cold smile played at the corner of his mouth as if he was saying, "See, kid? That''s how rich I am. One villa''s not enough for meI have to buy a second." "Is that so?" When the manager Wu on the other end heard that Gongsun Wudao wanted another villa, an excited voice chirped, "May I know which villa has caught young master Gongsun''s eye? I''ll go handle the procedures for you right away." Of course, Manager Wu had reason to be excited. The villas here were extremely expensive, with even the cheapest at over a millionand that was for a villa in the least desirable location. But even if it was the cheapest, selling one would bring him a commission of tens of thousands, so every customer was like a god to them. "Right, I''ve taken a fancy to the Emperor Residence, I''ll take that one," Gongsun Wudao stated loftily. "Ah?" Manager Wu on the other end was taken aback on hearing Gongsun Wudao mention the Emperor Residence. After a moment, he explained awkwardly, "Uh, young master Gongsun, that villa has been sold already. Do you want to consider another? Rest assured, I will definitely find you the best alternative." "What does it matter if it''s been sold? Are you suggesting I don''t have the money?" Gongsun Wuqing became displeased upon hearing this. "No, young master Gongsun, you misunderstand. I would never doubt your finances, but the villa has already been sold. Doing so would be rather unreasonable," Manager Wu explained with some difficulty. "Well, that settles it. Money''s no object for young master GongsunI''ll buy it for one and a half times the price, oh no, make that double the price," Gongsun Wudao said, looking at Lin Tian with triumphant eyes. "Two times the price?" Manager Wu''s voice trembled with excitement at the prospect of such a high price. "Are you sure, young master Gongsun? Although that villa has been sold, if you really like it and are willing to pay double the price, we can still negotiate with the current owner," Manager Wu quickly answered. Upon hearing this response, Gongsun Wudao''s satisfaction was evident. His phone was on speaker, and as Manager Wu agreed that the villa could be sold to him, Gongsun Wudao''s look towards Lin Tian was full of arrogance. "See that? I told you your villa could be mine if I wanted it." "Hehe... didn''t you think to ask about the price?" Lin Tian said with a mocking smile, undisturbed by Gongsun Wudao''s arrogance. "Is there a need? With your kind of money, it''s not just one villaIf I wanted, I could buy three or four," Gongsun Wudao said, disdainfully. To him, someone like Lin Tian couldn''t afford a truly expensive villa. "Ring, ring, ring..." Just then, Lin Tian''s phone rang. The call was from the customer service of Autumn Sadness Villa. Gongsun Wudao, hearing the ringtone, looked even more smug and said to Lin Tian. "Answer it, it must be from the customer service of Autumn Sadness Villa, don''t chicken out now." "Heh..." Instead, Lin Tian just chuckled and picked up the phone. Soon enough, Manager Wu''s voice was heard, "Hello, is this Mr. Lin?" "That''s me," Lin Tian nodded as he spoke. "Mr. Lin, it''s like thiswe have a customer who is interested in your villa and willing to pay double the price for it. Would you be willing to part with it? Of course, we won''t let you lose out. We will return the nine hundred ninety-eight million RMB you paid and compensate you with an additional fifty percent penalty fee." "Is that so? Well, of course I''m willing to do it. Who would have a problem with money, right?" Lin Tian replied cheerfully, also having his phone on speaker, so Gongsun Wudao could hear everything clearly. Discover stories at My Virtual Library Empire In an instant, the expression on Gongsun Wudao''s face became quite spectacular... Chapter 385 - 357 Li Xiong He turned green when he saw the price of 9,980,000. He had never dreamed that the villa Lin Tian could afford would be so expensive. The villa he bought cost only a little over two million. Looking at how ordinary Lin Tian was dressed, how could this guy be considered wealthy? "Alright, alright, thank you Mr. Lin for your understanding. I''ll go contact the client who''s buying this villa right away." Manager Wu on the phone was ecstatic when he heard Lin Tian agree so easily. He didn''t hang up Lin Tian''s call but used another phone to dial Gongsun Wudao''s number. "Ring, ring, ring" Suddenly, Gongsun Wudao''s phone rang, displaying Manager Wu''s nickname. He looked at it, his expression turning foul. Although he was wealthy, his wealth only amounted to a few million. Now, he was supposed to cough up nearly twenty million, double the price. How could he possibly afford that? "Hello?" With some difficulty, Gongsun Wudao answered the call, then quickly heard Manager Wu''s joyful voice on the other end. "Gongsun Young Master, that villa you wanted is all set. The client has agreed to the resale. Now, as soon as you make the payment, you can move in." "Manager Wu, about that" Having heard Manager Wu''s words, Gongsun Wuqing wanted to say he was no longer buying, but with Lin Tian right beside him, he found it impossible to speak and was utterly embarrassed. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To refuse or to agree seemed impossible. "What''s the matter, Gongsun Young Master? Any problems?" Manager Wu detected something off in Gongsun Wudao''s tone and inquired with confusion. "Rest assured, if you have any requests, just let us know. We won''t delay in meeting them." "Heh, he wants to say he doesn''t have enough money to afford the villa and that he was just joking with you just now," said Lin Tian with a laugh into his own phone. "What? Mr. Lin, how did you know?" Manager Wu was even more baffled upon hearing Lin Tian answer for Gongsun Wudao. "Because he''s right beside me," Lin Tian said with a slight smile, watching Gongsun Wudao''s face grow red with embarrassment, and feeling overjoyed inside. Dammit, that''ll teach you to act all high and mighty. Got yourself in too deep now, didn''t you? No comeback now, huh? "What?" Manager Wu exclaimed again in surprise, still somewhat confused by the situation, so he asked the phone connected to Ouyang Wuqing, "Gongsun Young Master, is that so?" "Heh, yes, yes, it is," Gongsun Wuqing replied with a forced laugh after hearing Manager Wu''s question. "I was just joking with you, please don''t mind." "Heh, heh" Manager Wu laughed dryly as well upon hearing Gongsun Wuqing''s response, but his face was quite expressive over the phone. His mouth twitched severely, yet he dared not show any anger as he said, "No worries, no worries I didn''t expect Gongsun Young Master to have such a sense of humor. If there''s nothing else, I''ll hang up." "Alright," Gongsun Wuqing said awkwardly, then hung up the phone. At that moment, he felt like dying, as he had never been so humiliated in his life. As a young master of the Gongsun Group, what did he not have? Yet today, he was defeated by a man in plain clothes. True, he didn''t have much money on him now, but his father didhe was the president of the Gongsun Group. Looking at Lin Tian, his eyes filled with resentment, Gongsun Wudao snorted coldly and walked away, but inwardly he swore not to let Lin Tian and that woman get away with this. "Have a safe trip, Gongsun Young Master," Lin Tian called out loudly as he watched Gongsun Wudao slink away. On the road, Gongsun Wudao nearly fell over from the shout and without turning his head, he got into his car and drove off rapidly. "Pfft When did I not realize you could be so wicked?" He Qianqian watched Lin Tian, who was wearing a smug expression, and couldn''t help but laugh out loud. "How is this wicked?" Lin Tian replied with an eye roll. "They brought this upon themselves. I was merely defending myself." ... Meanwhile, after dealing with her injuries, Zhang Ya returned to the place arranged by the Li Family. The members of the Li Family saw Zhang Ya''s battered appearance and their faces were full of expressions mixed with awe and schadenfreude. Several of them exchanged glances, then nodded at each other and approached Zhang Ya. "Yo, Miss Zhang Ya, how did you get injured? Weren''t you out dealing with Lin Tian? It seems like you''ve dealt with him judging by your state, haven''t you?" Li Xiong said with a smile on his face. Upon hearing Lin Tian''s name, Zhang Ya''s face instantly darkened as she glared at Li Xiong with a deadly gaze and said, "Get lost, don''t disturb my rest." Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire "Heh, such a big temper from a little lady," Li Xiong said as his expression also darkened. He was unaware of Zhang Ya''s strength, as he had not been present in the villa hall when they were at the Li Family''s house. His trip to Wu''an City was a last-minute decision. So being arranged by the Li Family to follow Zhang Ya''s orders really irritated them. Why should they, a group of men, listen to a woman? Wasn''t that a slap in their face? Although they were initially reluctant, they could tolerate it. However, when they arrived in Wu''an City to deal with Lin Tian themselves, Zhang Ya had asked them to stand aside and let her handle everything. This made them feel humiliated. Damn it, why should a woman talk like this? This displeased them all. Now that Zhang Ya had disappeared for two days and suddenly reappeared with injuries, they decided to cause trouble. "Believe it or not, I''ll *** you?" Li Xiong said threateningly, his eyes filled with lust as he looked at Zhang Ya. Although they didn''t like Zhang Ya, they had to admit she had a great body, far superior to most women, naturally possessing captivating attributes. Just looking at her made them breathe faster and want to do something. "I''m telling you one last time, get lost, otherwise don''t blame me for being rude." Seeing the look in the men''s eyes, Zhang Ya''s voice turned even colder. Although she had lost a kind of superpower, she was not someone to be trifled with by these good-for-nothings. "Damn, really think you''re something? Go on, take her down, Xiong brother. You go first, brothers will follow, let this little lady taste what we''re made of," another member of the Li Family called out. "That''s right, **** her, Xiong brother," the others chimed in, their eyes also filled with blazing desire as they looked at Zhang Ya. "You heard that, you''ve angered my brothers," Li Xiong said, wearing a lascivious smile on his face as he listened to the shouts of the crowd. Chapter 386 - 358: Isnt this a bit too fast? "Although I don''t know why the Family Head chose you to be our leader, angering us comes with a price," Li Xiong said as he reached out towards Zhang Ya''s face. "Bang!" At that moment, the door to the room was kicked open, and standing at the doorway was a foreigner. When he saw Li Xiong reaching out towards Zhang Ya''s face, his own face immediately filled with rage. He vanished from the doorway in a heartbeat and appeared in front of Li Xiong the next instant, then kicked him in the abdomen and said, "Dare to touch her, are you seeking death?" The newcomer was Albert, who had been following Zhang Ya the whole time. It was just that Zhang Ya hadn''t let him enter a moment ago, but when he heard Li Xiong and the others talking to Zhang Ya, he couldn''t hold back any longer and rushed in. "Boom..." Li Xiong''s body was sent flying backward. He felt a sharp pain in his abdomen and couldn''t help but turn pale, then he got up and glared at the other party as he shouted. "Damn it, dare to lay a hand on me, brothers, take him down." "Yes, Brother Xiong." Several members of the Li Family nodded in unison, their gazes filled with mocking expressions as they looked at Albert. "Foreigner, you''re in the wrong place if you''re meddling in our business." "Hehe... maybe he''s really powerful?" "How could that be? Don''t get fooled by the stuff you see on TV. Foreigners aren''t as amazing as you imagine; many of them are even smaller than our youngsters." "..." "You, all of you, are going to die." Albert listened to the group''s scorn and mockery, his face turning green with anger. He burst forward, charging at them all and striking each one with tremendous force. His speed was so fast that everyone couldn''t react in time. "Pfft..." Albert held nothing back, yet he didn''t deliver killing blows. His superpower was enhanced speed and strength, and with full force, these people stood no chance against him; all of them spat out blood from their mouths. "How, how is this possible?" The members of the Li Family looked at Albert, their eyes filled with shock. How could this man be so formidable? They were knocked down before they even got close to him. "With such little ability, you dare provoke me. Are all you Huaxia people so overconfident?" Albert said disdainfully as he looked at the Li Family members. "You..." The Li Family members'' faces turned red with anger upon hearing this, but they couldn''t utter a complete sentence, because, in fact, they were no match for Albert, and he had every right to say so. "Hmph, how do you want to die next?" Albert ignored their expressions, snorted coldly, and raised his foot, ready to strike again. "You can''t kill us. Although you''re powerful, if you offend the Li Family, they won''t let you go," the Li Family members suddenly changed their expressions, realizing that Albert was indeed intending to kill them. They couldn''t help but bring up the Li Family as their backer. "Li Family? Are they that great?" Albert said with disdain as he moved his foot towards the closest person. Seeing this, the man''s face instantly turned pale with horror, completely devoid of the previous arrogance. All he had in his eyes now was deep fear. "Albert, stop. They can''t die yet." Just as Albert was about to bring his foot down, Zhang Ya spoke up from the side. "Why, Ya?" Albert halted his foot, but his face was full of confusion. "They humiliated you like this; don''t they deserve to die?" "They certainly deserve to die, but right now they''re still of use, so they can''t die yet," Zhang Ya said with a dark expression. "We''ll need them to deal with Lin Tian." "What use could these trash have?" Albert scoffed without a shred of face for Zhang Ya''s claim that the Li Family members were still useful. "It''s my business, you don''t need to worry about it," Zhang Ya''s expression grew even colder. "Alright, alright, I''ll listen to youisn''t it enough that I don''t kill them?" Albert withdrew his foot, a look of resignation on his face. ... September passed, but the weather in Wu''an City remained scorching hot, as if summer hadn''t left, and in the blink of an eye, October arrived. This was a month everyone loved, because it brought the long National Day holiday. Everywhere was imbued with a festive atmosphere, especially in schools. Once Wu''an University announced the National Day holiday, all students began packing up, preparing to go home or to travel for a vacation. Of course, that excluded Lin Tian. He had no plans to go home for the National Day holiday, nor did he intend to travel. Originally, he had planned to spend a sweet holiday with Bu Mengting and He Qianqian, but they were both going home to reunite with their families, which left him completely frustrated. As for his family, he had already sent them money before the holiday so they could go on a vacation and relax. They were probably vacationing somewhere by now. This had somehow resulted in him being a solitary figure. "So frustrating, so frustrating, how come I''m left all alone?" Lin Tian sat in the school cafeteria eating alone, lamenting his situation. Gazing at his meal, he felt no appetite. "Lin Tian, why are you here alone? Where''s Mengting?" Suddenly, a voice reached Lin Tian''s ears, and he saw Shen Yiran approaching with a tray. "She''s packing up to go home," Lin Tian replied upon hearing Shen Yiran''s question, feeling even more despondent, and couldn''t help but roll his eyes as he spoke. "Oh, aren''t you going home?" Shen Yiran asked curiously. Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire "Why would I go home when I''m the only one there? It''s better to stay at the university." Lin Tian answered irritably, thinking: Why does this little liar enjoy stepping on people''s wounds so much? Can''t she see I''m annoyed by this? "So you''re going to stay for nine days?" Shen Yiran was shocked to hear that Lin Tian was planning to stay on campus. "Won''t that be terribly boring? Why not come with and my sister to our hometown? It just so happens we''re not planning to go out either." S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Is that not a bit too soon?" Lin Tian looked at Shen Yiran with an uneasy expression. "What''s wrong with it? And what do you mean ''a bit too soon''? I don''t understand what you''re talking about?" Shen Yiran was bewildered as she looked at Lin Tian. "Aren''t you saying that I should go with you and your sister to your home?" Lin Tian asked. "Yes," Shen Yiran replied with a nod. "Your parents will definitely be home, right?" Lin Tian continued. "Yes, they don''t have any plans and are definitely at home," Shen Yiran nodded again. "What are you trying to say?" She still didn''t understand what Lin Tian''s words had to do with going to her home. "What I''m trying to say is, although we know each other well, our relationship isn''t official yet. Isn''t it too soon to go to your house and meet your parents? What if your uncle and aunt don''t like me?" Lin Tian said with a sly smile on his face. Chapter 387 - 359: Who Believes? Anyway, I Dont "You, you, who said anything about taking you to meet my parents? Such a narcissist," Shen Yiran said, her face turning red as she realized what Lin Tian had been talking about. "What narcissist?" At that moment, Shen Mengyi came over with her plate in hand, having just overheard her sister calling Lin Tian a narcissist, she couldn''t help but ask. "Sister, don''t bother with him, hmph..." Seeing her sister arrive, Shen Yiran glared fiercely at Lin Tian. In response, Lin Tian just touched his nose and chuckled. "Who''s a narcissist? Yiran was just complimenting me on how handsome I am. She said I have a face that could launch a thousand ships, that makes everyone fall in love the moment they see me, and flowers bloomso striking that even cars blow their tires when they pass by." "..." Shen Mengyi, listening to Lin Tian boasting, didn''t believe a word, wondering if her sister would ever say such things. This guy really was quite full of himself. "What are your plans for the National Day holiday?" Shen Mengyi asked, ignoring Lin Tian''s display of narcissism. "..." Hearing Shen Mengyi ask about his plans, Lin Tian couldn''t help but silently criticize that the two sisters were really alike, even asking exactly the same questions, and both needing to ask once. "No plans." Lin Tian said, boredly picking at the food in his bowl. "How come you have no plans? The school is giving us a nine-day vacation, don''t tell me you''re planning to stay on campus the whole time?" Shen Mengyi expressed her confusion after hearing Lin Tian''s reply. "Yeah." Lin Tian showed a bright smile and suddenly suggested, "How about I go to your house then?" "You want to come to my house?" Shen Mengyi was stunned by Lin Tian''s suggestion, while Shen Yiran, standing by, couldn''t help but roll her eyes upon hearing him. This jerk, isn''t he blatantly flirting with my sister? "Do you really think so?" Shen Mengyi, unaware that her sister already invited Lin Tian over, looked at him seriously and asked. "Hmm, I did think so, would that be inconvenient?" Lin Tian asked with a feigned serious expression. "If it''s inconvenient, then never mind." "No, it''s not inconvenient at all, of course, you''re welcome to come over." Shen Mengyi rushed to assure him, and for some reason, she felt a small thrill of excitement when Lin Tian suggested visiting her home. "You said it, oh, I''m really going to your place then." Lin Tian had to stop himself from laughing at Shen Mengyi''s nervous demeanor. Discover more stories at My Virtual Library Empire "Mm." Shen Mengyi nodded. "It''s just you at home, right, no one else?" Lin Tian suddenly asked. "Well, there''s also Yiran," Shen Mengyi replied without really understanding why Lin Tian was asking, instinctively answering. "She doesn''t count, I mean besides her, are your mom and dad going to be there?" Lin Tian continued, winking incessantly at Shen Yiran on the side, signaling to her to keep quiet. Shen Yiran, hearing Lin Tian''s words that she ''doesn''t count'', felt like her lungs would explode with anger. What did he mean by that? What does ''she doesn''t count'' imply? As if you''re the one who counts? You bastard. "Oh, my parents will be there," Shen Mengyi, still kept in the dark, followed Lin Tian''s train of thought. "It might be a bit awkward if your uncle and aunt are there," Lin Tian suddenly started to appear troubled. When Shen Yiran heard Lin Tian say these words, her eyes widened, and she almost burst into laughter. This bastard was actually playing such tricks. She looked at her own sister, who showed no signs of tipping her off, but instead wore a look of anticipation for the drama to unfold. "What''s wrong with that? Don''t worry, they won''t say anything," as usual, this echoed what Shen Yiran had just said. "It''s not that, I mean, what if your uncle and aunt think I''m your boyfriend?" Lin Tian asked innocently. "Ah..." Shen Mengyi''s face turned to shock, flushing red as she stammered, "Well, I''ll explain it to them clearly, don''t worry about that." "Pfft... Hahaha, sis, you''ve been fooled by him, it''s just too funny." Shen Yiran watched as Shen Mengyi''s face blushed with embarrassment and she couldn''t contain her laughter any longer. She teased her sister, "He was just flirting with me like this earlier, hmph, so despicable." "..." Hearing this, Shen Mengyi''s face turned even redder, and she looked at Lin Tian with eyes full of shy anger, but in the end, she said nothing. "Hehe... so it''s settled then, I''ll go to your place for the holiday, hang out with you guys, and you have to take care of me, don''t let me starve on the streets," Lin Tian said with a laugh. "..." Both girls gave him a stern look upon hearing that. How could this jerk speak like that? What does he mean we have to take care of him? Somehow, the words just felt so awkward. It''s as if we''re supposed to be sugar-mamas to some pretty boy. The next day, Lin Tian was still sleeping in the dormitory when Shen Yiran suddenly arrived, knocking on the door and waking him. "Lin Tian, get up quickly, our flight is at eleven in the morning, we''re going to be late," she said. "What time is it now?" Lin Tian opened his bleary eyes, mumbling. He had sent He Qianqian and Bu Mengting off in the car the previous afternoon. Then he played with Feng Jiabao and the others until late at night, only going to bed around four or five in the morning. He had only slept for a few hours and was now feeling drowsy. "It''s already past nine. We need to pack up and rush to the airport, they won''t wait for us, will they?" Shen Yiran said, rolling her eyes. "Alright, I''m getting up. You go out first, I''ll brush my teeth and wash my face, then come out," Lin Tian said, yawning. Soon after, he got up from the bed, and Lin Tao and Guo Rong in the dormitory were awakened by the noise. After they saw Shen Yiran leave, they immediately started gossiping. "Whoa, Lin Tian, you''re really doing well for yourself. When did you manage to score Shen Yiran? You''ve already reached the stage of meeting the parents. You''ve kept it so secret that we only found out now," they said. "..." Seeing the two guys gossip like this, Lin Tian couldn''t help but roll his eyes. "Enough with that; it''s not what you think. I''m just going there to hang out." "Yeah, like we''d believe that?" The two of them showed expressions of disdain. This guy had some nerve, being caught in the act by his friends and still denying it. And you, a guy, going to a girl''s house just to ''hang out''? Who would believe that? Nobody, that''s whoat least, I don''t believe it. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If you don''t believe it, never mind," Lin Tian decided it was wiser to remain silent rather than explain as they were likely to twist his words even more the more he tried to clarify. After freshening up, Lin Tian packed a few changes of clothes and left the dormitory. At the school gate, he saw Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran waiting for him. Chapter 388 - 360: Turning Right and Wrong Upside Down Only upon seeing the plane ticket did Lin Tian realize that Shen Mengyi''s hometown was in Tianchuan City. This is indeed a nice place, famous for its multitude of delicious foods originating from here within Huaxia, among which the most famous is hotpot. Before even arriving in Tianchuan City, Lin Tian had already made up his mind that once there, he must eat his way around, from south to north, and from east to west. In Huaxia, it''s a characteristic fact that flights are never on time, and sure enough, after they reached the airport, their flight was delayed. It was supposed to take off at eleven but was postponed until twelve. This gave Lin Tian a chance to tease Shen Yiran, saying that the plane waits for no one, which turned out to be literally the case because it was them waiting for the plane. The three of them were seated in economy class. Although they could easily afford first class, they didn''t want to be so luxurious. Because of the holiday season, there were many people traveling everywhere, especially to a famous city like Tianchuan City. Therefore, the seats of the three of them were not together but scattered. Lin Tian knew that the flight from Wu''an City to Tianchuan City would take a few hours, so he wisely chose to sleep, especially as he hadn''t slept well the night before, right? He fell asleep with his eyes closed. However, he was awakened not long after falling asleep by noises nearby. It seemed that a dispute had arisen, and a flight attendant was trying to mediate, while the surrounding passengers were merely watching the commotion. "How can this young lady speak like this? What do you mean I touched you? It was clearly you who leaned against me, even telling me I could do anything as long as the price was right. As a cultured person, I refused, but to think that you would slander me once I did." Raising his voice and looking over, Lin Tian saw a middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses speaking. He was dressed in a suit and tie, indeed exuding the aura of an intellectual. Indeed, after the middle-aged man said those words, those around believed him and started to blame the woman next to him. "Huh?" Lin Tian took a closer look, wasn''t that Shen Yiran? How could this be possible? Could she be the kind of woman the middle-aged man was describing? Lin Tian immediately determined the middle-aged man was lying. Everyone was deceived by his appearance; this was a beast in human skin. "You''re talking nonsense, it was clearly you who touched me. I was sleeping just now, I didn''t say anything, it was your hand on my thigh," Shen Yiran retorted, her face turning red with anger as she heard the middle-aged man slander her. "Heh... Young lady, one should be honest. If you did it, you did it; if you didn''t, you didn''t. Everyone here can see that; even if you argue, it''s pointless," the middle-aged man sneered, pushing up his glasses as he spoke. "I didn''t..." Shen Yiran, facing the finger-pointing and even insults from several women calling her shameless, felt so wronged that her eyes reddened, but she didn''t know what to say because no matter what she said, no one would believe her. Seeing Shen Yiran''s almost tearful expression, the middle-aged man''s lips curled up slightly, revealing a smug look. He indeed had touched Shen Yiran''s leg, and didn''t expect this girl to be so alert, to find out as soon as he touched her, even crying out loud. But as an old hand, he had long been prepared. With his disguised appearance, just a few words turned black into white, making everyone think he was the victima tactic that never failed him. And with so many people questioning, what couldn''t he do next? Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Without hesitation, Lin Tian looked at Shen Yiran, who was about to cry, walked over to her without saying a word, and punched the middle-aged man in the nose. "Thud!" The middle-aged man fell to the ground from the punch, then everyone heard a ''crack''the bridge of the middle-aged man''s nose was broken by Lin Tian''s fist. Lin Tian''s sudden intervention stunned everyone, especially the flight attendants who didn''t know what to do for a moment. "What the hell, who the fuck are you to hit people?" the middle-aged man, coming to his senses, cursed, clutching his nose. At that moment, blood was streaming from his nose, and because of the severe pain, he even shed tears. "Does one need a reason to hit a beast?" Lin Tian said with a trace of disdain on his lips. "Lin Tian, how did you get here?" Shen Yiran, seeing Lin Tian come over and punch the middle-aged man, called out in surprise. "Seeing a beast bullying you, of course I came over," Lin Tian said with a smile. "Remember, next time you run into such people, talking sense is useless; you have to strike directly, hit him so hard his own grandma won''t recognize him." "Great, so you know each other." The middle-aged man, seeing Lin Tian and Shen Yiran knew each other, suddenly yelled. "I was wondering how a woman could be so brave to do such things. Turns out you have an accomplice." "You''re spouting nonsense, I told you I didn''t do those things." With Lin Tian''s appearance, Shen Yiran felt slightly emboldened and once again defended herself. "Heh... Every murderer claims innocence in the courtroom; do you believe it?" the middle-aged man scoffed. "Plus, he''s already lashed out in anger. Don''t you find your defense laughable?" The middle-aged man was good at stirring up the emotions of those around him, using his own advantage. With blood still flowing from his nose, and after his instigations, the people around began to point fingers at Lin Tian and Shen Yiran again. "Such a shameless young lady, it''s a pity she looks so pretty, yet she does such things." "Exactly, how low can someone''s standards be? To do such a thing and still dare to hit someone, really trash." "I almost believed they were the victims, I must have been blind." Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire "..." "Didn''t I just tell you? Talking won''t do any good against such beasts; you have to make them feel pain," Lin Tian said, sneering at the discussion around him. Bystanders are always pity-driven wind-followers; you might as well forget about trying to get them to see reason, you''ll only end up more disappointed. Lin Tian took a step forward towards the middle-aged man. Seeing this, the middle-aged man retreated in fright, saying angrily, "What are you doing? You want to hit again? Show yourself some respect, there are so many people watching." The flight attendants then came back to their senses, and because their profession required, they couldn''t insult Lin Tian, but their expressions were unanimous, looking at Lin Tian with disgust. As Lin Tian moved to hit again, they stepped in to stop him. "Sir, please calm down. We are on a plane, and we hope you won''t cause trouble for everyone."...... Chapter 389 - 361: Must Call the Police "How could I possibly be causing you trouble? I''m just letting you see the true nature of this beast." Lin Tian smiled at the flight attendants, then ignored their attempts to calm him and stepped in front of the middle-aged man, lifting his hand to punch him in the face again. "Bang!" With that punch, the middle-aged man''s nose bled profusely as he screamed in pain. He pointed at Lin Tian and shouted, "Do you see? Do you see? He resorts to hitting when he can''t win with words, and he still dares to claim he''s not that kind of person." "Heh it seems you''re not in enough pain yet." Seeing the middle-aged man still trying to frame him, Lin Tian looked at him mockingly and swung another slap his way. "Smack!" The middle-aged man was thrown to the ground, spewing blood from his mouth and even losing teeth, showing the immense power of Lin Tian''s slap. "You, have you no respect for the law?" The middle-aged man, spitting blood and starting to feel fear, said, because Lin Tian wasn''t playing by the rules. If it were anyone else, they would be endlessly explaining they were innocent, but this guy, not saying a word, just started hitting people. Can''t you speak civilly?" "Oh, now you talk to me about the law? Then tell me, did you or did you not molest her?" Lin Tian sneered and pointed at Shen Yiran while questioning the middle-aged man. "No, I absolutely did not." Hearing Lin Tian''s question, where could the middle-aged man admit it? He had to place himself on the highest moral ground so everyone would stand by him. "Smack!" Lin Tian didn''t speak; his response was a hefty slap. "Did you do it?" Lin Tian asked again. "No." "Smack!" Another slap flew his way. "Smack smack smack" After countless slaps, the middle-aged man finally couldn''t take it anymore and nodded, saying, "Yes, yes, I did molest her, I touched her thigh while she was sleeping." "Heh you all heard it, right? He admitted it himself; it''s entirely his fault." Lin Tian said with a laugh to the people around him. "..." And the people around at that moment were speechless, thinking, are you treating us like we''re stupid? Or blind? It was clearly coerced. But faced with Lin Tian''s dominance, no one dared to speak a word of rebuttal. Lin Tian, seeing the expressions of the people around him, knew what they were thinking, but he didn''t care. He gave the middle-aged man a mischievous smile and said, "Where''s the evidence? How can you convince us without evidence?" "..." The middle-aged man, upon hearing this, was dumbfounded; he hadn''t expected Lin Tian to demand he produce evidencehow could he possibly do that? There was no way he would bring it out. Because now, having been beaten into confessing to molesting a young girl, he still stood on the highest moral ground, since everyone could see it was a coerced confession. Enjoy new tales from My Virtual Library Empire But producing evidence was different; that would only confirm his guilt as a beast. "No, I have no evidence." The middle-aged man made up his mind, he would rather die than produce any evidence. "Damn, so your previous words were a lie?" Lin Tian cursed upon hearing this. "Do you know what I hate the most people doing to me? I hate it when people lie to me, and now you dare lie to me." "Smack smack smack" Continuous slaps landed on the middle-aged man''s face, puffing it up until he looked like a pig''s headprobably so swollen that even his own mother wouldn''t recognize him. "Hiss" The people around looked at the middle-aged man''s swelled face and gasped, feeling his pain. Finally, someone could no longer bear to watch and jumped out to criticize Lin Tian. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "How can you be like this? It was clearly your fault, so how can you still hit someone?" "Exactly, no sense of reason at all! Don''t you believe I''ll call the police after we land?" "Such a barbarian, always resorting to violence." "..." "Haha talk about reason?" Lin Tian heard these people criticizing him and sneered, "Would reasoning with you even work? Can those negative IQ brains of yours understand anything?" Ignoring them, Lin Tian continued to whip the middle-aged man. At last, when he felt it was enough, he threw him to the ground and began searching his body for something. After searching for a while, Lin Tian took a small mini camera from the middle-aged man''s pocket. He sneered as he pulled out the camera''s memory card and then inserted it into his own phone. After turning it on, he quickly found the gallery. Looking at the pictures, Lin Tian''s lips slightly curved up and he said, "You all wanted to talk about reason? Here''s your reason." Lin Tian held up his phone, showing the surrounding people the photos, which were all of various women''s thighs, private parts, and the underwear area, including several photos of flight attendants, among them were pictures of the two flight attendants who had come over to mediate. Seeing their own pictures that were taken of their private parts, their faces flushed red with anger, and their eyes filled with rage towards the middle-aged man, realizing this bastard was indeed a molester. They had just sympathized with him, what a blind mistake. The surrounding people also became filled with righteous indignation, bursting into curses. "Damn, who would have thought this guy is such scum." "F*ck, absolutely shameless! Such people should be dragged out and shot." "Corrupting morals, seriously shameless to the extreme." "..." Their cursing was loud and intense, yet they all forgot how they had behaved before seeing these photos. And among those cursing the harshest were those who had jumped out to blame Lin Tian. In response, Lin Tian inwardly sneered, feeling they were pitifully foolish, lacking any judgment of their own, merely following the herd. The middle-aged man lay on the ground, unaware that his true character had been revealed to everyone. Just now, he had been knocked unconscious by Lin Tian''s whipping and was feeling his entire face go numb without any sensation. He felt incredibly angry inside. He had merely touched that young woman''s leg; how could he deserve such a beating? He decided he needed to teach Lin Tian a lesson; he would not let this beating go unavenged. As his consciousness returned, he heard various cursing sounds around him. The middle-aged man sneered inwardly, "Damn, now they know they were wrong? Daring to hit me, I''ll make you all despised." After simmering his emotions a bit, the middle-aged man finally opened his eyes. He looked at Lin Tian and said with a mournful expression loudly, "The eyes of the masses are clear. No matter how much you beat me, I will not compromise. We must call the police; the police will not let you go." Chapter 390 - 362 Who is He ``` "Uh" Lin Tian looked at the middle-aged man''s face filled with sorrow and indignation, his own expression froze for a moment before he said with playful mockery, "Are you sure?" "Of course, you hurt me, and this matter won''t just be dropped like that. Plus, everyone around can bear witness," roared the middle-aged man with a threatening air upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. But he quickly realized something was amiss as it was silent all around him. Slightly baffled, he glanced at the people nearby and noticed their gazes towards him were strange. They seemed to be filled with disdain, revulsion, disgust "What''s going on?" the middle-aged man mumbled to himself, puzzled. "Hehe are you wondering why they aren''t standing by your side and speaking up for you?" Lin Tian said, laughing as he looked at the middle-aged man''s confused expression. "Take a look at this and you''ll understand." Lin Tian placed his cellphone in front of the middle-aged man, the photos on it glaringly conspicuous. The middle-aged man went blank as he looked at them, and then his face turned deathly pale. He hadn''t expected Lin Tian to reveal the photos he had secretly taken, showing them to everyone. "You, you... I, I" The middle-aged man tried to say something but found that whatever he said now seemed weak and ineffective. So very decisively, he fainted again. What else could he do? With so many eyes on him, he really didn''t know how to face such a situation. Watching the middle-aged man collapse, Lin Tian didn''t bother with him. He removed the memory card, snapped it in half, switched seats with Shen Yiran, and then continued on their journey. When he woke up again from his slumber, the plane had already landed in Tianchuan City. Lin Tian followed behind Shen Mengyi and her group, admiring the vast airport and inwardly exclaiming that Tianchuan City truly deserved to be one of Huaxia''s major cities. Just the airport alone was indicative, it might not be the city center of Tianchuan, yet it still showed an approximate outline. Sky-scrapers towered everywhere, the streets teemed with traffic. From a distance, you could see buildings of over a hundred stories high scattered throughout, each one a colossal exhibit. "What''s the matter? Astounded?" Shen Yiran said with a teasing tone as she observed Lin Tian''s look of amazement. "A bit," Lin Tian nodded. "They call this the City of Gourmet Delights, you guys have to take me around. I want to eat from one end to the other." "" Shen Yiran''s mouth twitched as she watched Lin Tian exaggerate, pointing in the directions of north and south Tianchuan City. How big was his appetite? He dared to say such a thing even knowing that Tianchuan was famed for its food. It''s known that a single snack street in Tianchuan City could keep a person eating for over a day without repeating any dish. Rolling her eyes at Lin Tian, Shen Yiran said, "Even if you want to eat, you should at least set your luggage down first. Come on, let''s go home first." "Haha Finally, I''m going to meet the parents. I suddenly feel so nervous," Lin Tian laughed loudly. This statement made both Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran blush, giving Lin Tian a fierce glare. This jerk, what is he saying? Although he''s not wrong, why does it sound so suggestive? The group chatted and laughed as they walked out of the airport, and at that moment, a luxurious Bentley drove towards them. It stopped right in front of Lin Tian and his group, the car door opened, and a handsome man dressed in designer clothes stepped out, attracting many eyes with his attractiveness and the slight, almost imperceptible, smile on his handsome face enchanted many women. The man walked straight towards Lin Tian and the group, and with a gentlemanly smile, said to Shen Mengyi, "Mengyi, you''re finally back. I rushed over as soon as I heard you were returning today, thankfully I''m not late." "What are you doing here? I don''t need anyone to pick me up," Shen Mengyi was no ordinary woman; she wasn''t about to swoon over a handsome guy like most would. On the contrary, she seemed very displeased with the man''s arrival, evident by her furrowed brow. "Do you know him?" Lin Tian asked Shen Yiran while looking at the man, feeling somewhat irked inside, Damn it, he''s even more handsome than me, isn''t this stealing the limelight? "Yeah, his name is Wang Zhenyu, a young master of the Wang Family in Tianchuan City. You may not know since you''re not from here, but the Wang Family has a lot of clout here. They''re almost unquestionable, and even the government gives them face," replied Shen Yiran. "That powerful?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, watching Wang Zhenyu''s attentiveness towards Shen Mengyi and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. "So, he''s here to pick you guys up?" Stay connected with My Virtual Library Empire "Of course, but to be exact, he came for my sister," Shen Yiran answered with a laugh. "Wang Zhenyu and my sister have known each other since they were kids. Everyone knows he likes my sister and has been pursuing her, but my sister doesn''t have much interest in him. That''s why she chose to leave Tianchuan City and go to Wu''an City for university." Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hehe that''s quite formidable," Lin Tian said, chuckling. "To have actually driven your sister away." "Cut it out, what do you know?" Shen Yiran snorted, rolling her eyes at Lin Tian. "It wouldn''t be such a big deal if it were just his plain pursuit, but the Wang Family also pressed hard. Although our family is also quite prominent in Tianchuan City, we are nothing compared to the Wang Family. Pressured by their influence, my sister had to leave. What''s worse, my dad actually agreed to the overture from the Wang Family, allowing my sister to accept Wang Zhenyu''s advances." At this point, Shen Yiran obviously felt disgusted. Lin Tian listened but remained silent. This was a matter of family, and as an outsider, it wasn''t his place to comment. "Hehe Mengyi, it''s been so long since you went out, and not easy for you to come back. Of course, I should come to pick you up. Besides, I''ve missed you a lot during this time," Wang Zhenyu spoke to Shen Mengyi without showing any sign of annoyance, his voice soft and deeply emotional. The women around were touched by this, gossiping among themselves that if they were in Shen Mengyi''s shoes, they would have agreed already instead of refusing. But was Shen Mengyi that type of person? Obviously not, or else she wouldn''t have chosen to leave Tianchuan City for Wu''an City to attend university, right? The convenience of staying in a familiar place was undeniable, wasn''t it? "No need, I''m tired after a day''s flight. I want to go home and rest." Shen Mengyi remained unmoved in the face of Wang Zhenyu''s romantic words, outright refusing before she began to leave with Lin Tian. At that moment, Wang Zhenyu also noticed Lin Tian, and seeing how close he stood to Shen Mengyi, his face darkened. With evident accusation in his tone, he pointed at Lin Tian and asked, "Who is he?" ``` Chapter 391 - 363 Engagement Lin Tian looked at Wang Zhenyu as he suddenly pointed at him, a hint of surprise on his face, while inwardly he rolled his eyes. Was this considered being shot while lying down? He hadn''t done anything, and yet, that old man''s gaze seemed as if he wanted to devour him. "He is my friend, show some respect," Shen Mengyi said with a somewhat cold expression as she looked at Wang Zhenyu. However, her saying that seemed to only infuriate Wang Zhenyu even more. His face immediately darkened as he spoke with anger restrained in his tone. "I don''t think it''s as simple as being just friends, is it?" "" Lin Tian felt an urge to laugh. Why was this person so stubborn? He simply refused to believe the truth and insisted on thinking in that direction, although he would have liked for there to be a real connection. "What''s it to you? You and I are not close, so do I need to explain to you who I''m friends with? Move aside" Wang Zhenyu was in a bad mood, and Shen Mengyi wasn''t feeling much better. She had wanted to come back and relax, but the last thing she expected was to run into Wang Zhenyu and have her mood ruined. "Hmph!" In response, Wang Zhenyu snorted coldly. He wouldn''t get mad at Shen Mengyi, but the look he gave Lin Tian was one of pure loathing. In Tianchuan City, who didn''t know that he was pursuing Shen Mengyi? And now she was bringing a man home with herwasn''t this a slap to his face? Did he, Wang Zhenyu, really lose out to such a man? Looking at Lin Tian''s plain clothes, he felt disdain in his heart, but, of course, his anger was heightened. He threatened Lin Tian. "Kid, if you know what''s good for you, you''ll stay away from Mengyi. Otherwise, I won''t let you off. Maybe you don''t know who I am, but if you don''t heed my warning, I''ll make your life a misery. Do understand that this is my turf." "Wang Zhenyu, that''s enough. What right do you have to threaten my friend?" Shen Mengyi finally exploded upon hearing Wang Zhenyu threaten Lin Tian, shouting at him. "Good, very good," Wang Zhenyu said, his fury barely contained, grinding his teeth as he stared at Lin Tian. "If you consider yourself a man, come out and face me one on one. What are you, standing behind a woman?" "" Lin Tian looked at Wang Zhenyu speechlessly. Damn it, he hadn''t said a word and there he went, mouthing off and even threatening himdid he really look like he was afraid? He took a step forward and looked at Wang Zhenyu with a cold laugh. "Although it''s my first time here, I''m by no means afraid of you. Whatever you want to do, just bring it on. I, Lin Tian, will take it." Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Lin Tian, what are you doing?" Shen Mengyi saw Lin Tian step forward to face Wang Zhenyu head on, and her face instantly turned anxious. Lin Tian, in his first visit to Tianchuan City, was unaware of how fearsome Wang Zhenyu could be. There had been people who pursued her in the past, only to end up beaten by him into a vegetative state, bedridden to this day. Shen Mengyi looked at Wang Zhenyu and said, "I warn you, Lin Tian is my friend. You''d better behave. If anything happens to him, I won''t let you off." "So you''re called Lin Tian, I''ll remember that. Tianchuan City is a nice place; have fun," Wang Zhenyu said with a cold laugh, not taking Shen Mengyi''s threat seriously as he looked at Lin Tian. "Heh, thanks for that," Lin Tian said with an easy smile. Suddenly, he reached out his hand, pulling Shen Mengyi into his arms, and said, "Let''s go, we''re going home. It''s my first time meeting your uncle and aunt, and I''m getting a bit nervous." As Lin Tian pulled her into his embrace, Shen Mengyi''s face flushed red. She wanted to struggle, but Lin Tian held her tightly, making it impossible for her to wriggle free; she had no choice but to lie there obediently. Her face pressed against Lin Tian''s chest, she could clearly hear the sound of his heartbeat and feel their shared warmth. Shen Mengyi''s face turned even redder, looking irresistibly charming. Wang Zhenyu couldn''t keep his composure upon witnessing this scene, his eyes seemed ready to spit fireespecially seeing that Shen Mengyi wasn''t even struggling, but simply blushed, his breathing became more rugged. "Good, very good... I''ll remember this," Wang Zhenyu spat out some harsh words and then turned to leave. He feared if he stayed any longer, he would lose control and wouldn''t be able to resist killing someone. "Take care now, I''ve come to Tianchuan City specifically to propose. The date''s already set, as long as both parents agree, we''ll get engaged. I''ll make sure to invite you then," Lin Tian shouted after Wang Zhenyu as he left, his voice brimming with provocation. However, as Wang Zhenyu walked on, he stumbled, nearly falling over. His face turned an ashen blue with rage, fully aware that Lin Tian''s words were only meant to infuriate him. Because Shen Mengyi''s father had always been on his side; he would never agree to let Lin Tian be with Shen Mengyi. But seeing Shen Mengyi in Lin Tian''s arms filled him with such fury that he couldn''t help wanting to kill. "Let''s go," Wang Zhenyu barked at the driver after getting into the car and then left the airport. Watching the car disappear, Lin Tian revealed a disdainful smirk and said, "And he dares to threaten me? I''ll anger him to death." "..." Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Shen Mengyi couldn''t help but give him a look, her face turning red again as she said, "He''s gone now, can''t you let go of me?" Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire "Uh... hehe... well, that was an accident. I just wanted to rile him up, nothing more," Lin Tian said, embarrassment creeping into his grin before he released Shen Mengyi, though reluctantly, in his heart. Opportunities like this were rare. "You still talk?" Shen Mengyi blushed even more upon hearing Lin Tian mention holding her, glaring at him with a puffed-up look. This bastard really dared to say anything, even declaring they were to be engagedwhat a complete scoundrel. But soon her expression turned to one of worry as she said to Lin Tian, "I''m sorry, I meant to show you a good time, never anticipated such an incident. You better not wander around for a while; Wang Zhenyu is vengeful. You''ve really infuriated him; he''s bound to seek revenge." "It''s fine, I''d actually be disappointed if he didn''t show up," Lin Tian said with disdain, not taking Wang Zhenyu seriously at all. A joke! Would he be afraid of a Wang Zhenyu? He was the man who dared to offend even the Li Family of Capital City; why would he care about the Wang Family? "I''m serious. The Wang Family has a lot of power here. If they target you, you''re bound to suffer," Shen Mengyi said indignantly, seeing that he wasn''t concerned, yet her face showed genuine care. "Relax, relax... From now on I''ll do as you say, okay? If you say go east, I won''t go west. If you say sleep on the bed, I won''t sleep on the floor. If you say take off your pants, I won''t take off my shirt. Whatever you say goes, even if it means sharing a bed," Lin Tian said with a raised eyebrow and a sleazy grin. "Go die," Shen Mengyi snapped, unable to contain her anger as Lin Tian''s ridiculous words escalated. Chapter 392 - 364: Helping You Chase My Sister While the Shen Family in Tianchuan City might not be as powerful as the Wang Family, they still belonged to the upper-class social circle and even an average family of this class is incomparable to a small family. Following Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian arrived at the Shen residence and upon seeing her villa, he could only silently marvel at how his own purchased villa paled in comparison. "I had no idea your place was this nice," Lin Tian said, looking around with an ignorant air. "I never noticed before, but turns out Mengyi, you''re quite the rich lady, huh? How about you keep me as a kept man?" "Get lost, would you need me to keep you?" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes, speaking with feigned annoyance. "I''ve even heard you''ve bought a fancy villa in Wu''an City." "Rumors, all rumors," Lin Tian immediately shook his head and said. "I''ve always been living in the school dormitory. How could I afford a villa, and if I did, do you think I would still stay in a dorm?" "Stop kidding around," Shen Mengyi replied, dismissing his nonsense and turning to a housemaid inside the villa. "Sister Li, prepare a room for him to stay." "Sure thing, Miss," the maid, called Sister Li, nodded and then gave Lin Tian a meaningful glance. Find adventures at My Virtual Library Empire The young lady never brought men home before, so this man must be her boyfriend, she concluded to herself. Unaware that Sister Li had already taken him for a son-in-law, Lin Tian trailed behind Shen Mengyi like a puppy. Wherever she went, he followed. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Finally, when Shen Mengyi was about to enter the restroom, she could no longer bear it and said, "Why are you following me around like this?" "I''m not familiar with this place, so who else would I follow? What if I get lost?" Lin Tian replied as if it made perfect sense. Upon hearing this, Shen Mengyi''s forehead was streaked with imaginary black lines. Stop bullshitting me. Are you pretending to have senile dementia? As if one could get lost in this slightly larger house? Even someone with dementia wouldn''t get lost, right? Glaring at him fiercely, Shen Mengyi said, "I''m going to the restroom, so disappear quickly, go wherever you like to play." After speaking, she ''bam'' closed the restroom door behind her, leaving Lin Tian alone at the door with a look of silent resentment. What does she mean go wherever I like to play? Now I want to use the restroom, and she tells me this? At the same time, he was internally complaining about Shen Yiran. That little girl just got home and went out by herself, not even thinking to take him with her. What happened to eating our way through Tianchuan City together? Truly deceived my innocent heart. Lin Tian moved away from the restroom door; the scene inside might have been enticing, but unseen. Wandering alone in the villa''s backyard, he suddenly spotted someone acting suspiciously, not quite sure what they were doing, shoulders quivering occasionally, looking downright sleazy. Lin Tian quietly approached, coming up beside the sneaky individual to sneak a peek at what they were up to. Not expecting much, he was shocked at what he saw: the chap was hiding there, secretly watching adult films from the Island Country. In his hands was an Apple iPad, and on the screen was a vigorous close-quarter battle, with the woman on top and the man underneath, their movements shrewd and fervent, enough to make the viewer feel a surge of blood rush. "Huff... Huff..." Lin Tian heard the man''s rapid breathing, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly as he decided to tease him a bit. "Hey buddy, nice video, huh?" Lin Tian suddenly spoke up. "Of course, this is the latest release from Maria Ozawa," Shen Xiaohui said, quite pleased with himself. But he was suddenly shocked; who had just spoken? He looked back nervously, only to see Lin Tian looking at him with a smile, which startled him so much that he dropped the iPad he was holding onto the floor. "You, who are you? Don''t you know it''s really shameful to peep?" Shen Xiaohui said, trying to appear calm. "Tsk tsk... Shameful?" Lin Tian looked at him with a mischievous smile. "Could it be more shameful than hiding in a corner to watch Island Country action movies all alone?" "Nonsense... Who, who''s watching Island Country action movies? Be careful, or I''ll sue you for slander," Shen Xiaohui said, growing more nervous, his face turning red with restraint. However, he soon realized something was amiss. This was his uncle''s villa, and he had never seen this man before. How did he get here? With this realization, Shen Xiaohui felt emboldened and spoke seriously to Lin Tian. "Who are you? How did you get in here? I''ve never seen you before; are you a thief or something?" "Come on, have you ever seen such a handsome thief?" Lin Tian retorted, pointing at his own face. "I haven''t," Shen Xiaohui admitted, shaking his head honestly. "There you go, since you haven''t, how dare you accuse me like that? Believe it or not, I''ll sue you for slander," Lin Tian said, menacingly. "So who exactly are you? How come you''re in my uncle''s house? If you don''t tell me, I''ll call security," Shen Xiaohui challenged Lin Tian. "Hehe... go ahead, call them. Only if you''re not afraid that your little secret of watching Island Country action movies gets out. I don''t care, nobody else knows me here anyway," Lin Tian said with a cheeky grin. "How can you be like this?" Shen Xiaohui''s face flushed red with anger when he heard Lin Tian''s threat, and he really didn''t dare do anything. As someone from the upper echelons of society, watching Island Country action movies was a highly embarrassing matter because they always practiced and verified for themselves; why would they watch those things? And Shen Xiaohui was one of the odd ones outhe had always been timid, too shy to talk to girls or even approach them, so even after more than twenty years, he was still a virgin. This had always been his sore spot, and it had become a handle for others to mock him. If Lin Tian really spread the word about him watching Island Country action movies, he would never be able to show his face outside again. "Hehe... what about me?" Lin Tian found Shen Xiaohui''s helpless expression amusing. It was rare to see a rich second-generation like him being such an oddity. "You said earlier this is your uncle''s place, so is Shen Mengyi your sister or your cousin?" "Are you here to chase after my cousin?" Shen Xiaohui suddenly guessed Lin Tian''s intentions and pointed at his face. "As long as you don''t tell anyone about what just happened, I will help you win over my cousin. How''s that?" "..." Lin Tian looked at Shen Xiaohui, who was so earnest, and couldn''t help but feel torn between laughter and tears. He couldn''t understand how Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran, such intelligent women, could have such a unique cousin, who could so easily sell out his own cousin the next moment. Chapter 393 - 365 Sister-in-law Lin Tian suddenly wanted to know, if Shen Mengyi discovered she had been "sold" like this, what would her expression be? It must be quite spectacular. Read the latest on My Virtual Library Empire "Mmm, your suggestion seems pretty good," Lin Tian said, pretending to be lost in thought. "Of course, no one knows my cousin better than I do. I grew up here, you know. My cousin has a lot of admirers. With my help, you''ll surely get twice the results with half the effort," Shen Xiaohui said with a smug look. "What''s your name?" Lin Tian asked, looking at Shen Xiaohui. "Shen Xiaohui," he answered, then looked at Lin Tian and said, "What about you?" "What I''m called is not important, what matters is how you''ll address me from now on," Lin Tian said with a slight smile at the corner of his mouth. "How I address you?" Shen Xiaohui asked puzzled. "What should I call you?" "..." Lin Tian gave him a speechless look and then said with rolling eyes, "You claim you''re going to help me pursue your sister, what do you think you should call me?" "Oh... Brother-in-law," Shen Xiaohui finally caught on and said quite smoothly, which made Lin Tian wonder if this guy did this sort of thing frequently. "Hmm, not bad. The youngster is quite perceptive," Lin Tian said with a look of approval. "What are you two doing?" Suddenly, Shen Mengyi''s voice came from behind Lin Tian. Shen Mengyi looked at the two of them chatting and laughing charitably. She was rather puzzled; they had only just met, hadn''t they? How could they be so familiar? "Sis, you''re here? Your boyfriend just told me a joke, it was so funny," Shen Xiaohui said with a smile on his face as he saw Shen Mengyi arrive. "Who are you calling ''brother-in-law''? Who let you make such a call?" Shen Mengyi''s face turned red as soon as she heard it, and she glared at Shen Xiaohui as she said, "His name is Lin Tian, he''s my friend." "That''s the same as ''brother-in-law,'' you''ve brought him home," Shen Xiaohui said indifferently. "You''ve never brought a man home before." "Great, it seems my absence from home has fattened your courage, you''ve even learned to talk back," Shen Mengyi said, her adorable rage fixed on Shen Xiaohui. "Do you want me to invite Mei Xue over to our place?" "No, I''m wrong, okay? I''ll disappear right now, just don''t invite her over," Shen Xiaohui said, his face changing color. He picked up an iPad from the ground and vanished, but before he left, he didn''t forget to shout to Lin Tian. "Brother-in-law, I''ll take you out for fun when I have time." "You little brat, are you asking for a beating?" Shen Mengyi gnashed her teeth as she heard Shen Xiaohui still calling Lin Tian ''brother-in-law,'' but by then, Shen Xiaohui was already out of sight. "Hehe... your brother is quite adorable," Lin Tian said, unable to hold back a laugh as he watched Shen Mengyi''s livid face. "Hmph," Shen Mengyi snorted coldly at Lin Tian. She would never believe that Lin Tian hadn''t said something to provoke such a nickname from Shen Xiaohui. "How come you were with him?" Shen Mengyi asked curiously. "He never talks to strangers like that." "Maybe we just have similar tastes," Lin Tian explained casually, but he also kept his promise not to mention Shen Xiaohui''s viewing of Island Country action movies. "Forget it then," Shen Mengyi gave Lin Tian a glance, clearly not believing what he said. "By the way, who is this Mei Xue you mentioned just now? Why is she so scared?" Lin Tian asked Shen Mengyi, puzzled. "She''s a classmate of mine," Shen Mengyi explained with a smile. "When Mei Xue came over to my house as a kid, she just happened to run into Xiaohui running around naked. He was young then, and when my aunt was trying to bathe him and he wasn''t having it, he ran off, coincidentally bumping into Mei Xue. You know, girls mature earlier, and when Mei Xue saw Xiaohui running around naked, she flew into a rage and gave him a good beating. And from then on, every time Mei Xue saw Xiaohui, she would beat him up, so he developed a psychological shadow. Whenever he sees Mei Xue, he immediately runs away." "Haha... that''s hilarious," Lin Tian couldn''t help but burst into laughter after hearing Shen Mengyi''s story. He hadn''t expected Shen Xiaohui to have such a pastit could certainly make for a lifetime of jokes. "Actually, Xiaohui is a poor soul," Shen Mengyi said with a sigh. "When he was three, his parents died in a car accident, so he''s been living with us ever since." "So that''s why he appears at your house," Lin Tian said, trying to change the subject as he saw Shen Mengyi''s mood turning somber. "Let''s stop talking about this. It''s my first time in Tianchuan City, aren''t you going to show me around properly?" "We have a nine-day holiday, don''t we? There''s plenty of time. You''re not tired after flying for an entire day?" Shen Mengyi said, rolling her eyes. "I just got a call from Mei Xue. She said that everyone is on an extended holiday for the National Day Golden Week, so everyone is taking this time to have a class reunion tonight, and you''re coming with me." "Ah? It doesn''t seem quite appropriate for me to go to your class reunion, does it?" Lin Tian said, looking surprised. "What''s inappropriate about it? Every girl will bring a male companion, you don''t expect me to go alone, do you?" Shen Mengyi said matter-of-factly. "You''re so beautiful, there must be plenty of people willing to be your companion, why does it have to be me?" Lin Tian was not convinced. "Are you really not going?" Shen Mengyi said through gritted teeth. If it was just about bringing any guy, then why would I have come to you? Isn''t it because we''re more familiar with each other? Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Not going," Lin Tian said, shaking his head. "There will be a lot of good food there," Shen Mengyi persisted. "Not going," Lin Tian continued to shake his head. "There''ll be many beauties there," Shen Mengyi''s tone turned slightly annoyedthis jerk is really insufferable, acting all high and mighty when invited to a class reunion, stubbornly refusing to go. "Really?" Lin Tian didn''t refuse this time, his eyes shining with a wolfish glint as he asked. "Really," Shen Mengyi said, a vein popping on her forehead at Lin Tian''s attitude. Was this jerk blind? He stayed unmoved by her beauty, refusing an invitation to the gathering, but the moment other beauties were mentioned, he was all excited. Was he trying to spite her? "Hehe... then I absolutely must go," Lin Tian suddenly changed his attitude, wearing a sly smile that made Shen Mengyi want to stomp on him. And since they were going to attend a gathering, it couldn''t be taken lightly. Being part of Tianchuan City''s upper echelon, Shen Mengyi''s classmates were from the same circles. Thus, such a gathering, even if it was a class reunion, was inevitably a dignified affair. Chapter 394 - 366 Temporary Boyfriend Fragrance of the Highest Class. In Tianchuan City''s High Society, there wasn''t a soul who didn''t know this place, because it was a club built exclusively for them. Indulge in every conceivable luxury within these walls; as long as you had the money, there was nothing you couldn''t do. Thus, it became a signature symbol of the upper echelon. To prove your standing in Tianchuan City''s High Society, it boiled down to whether you had been to Fragrance of the Highest Class. The alumni gathering that Shen Mengyi was to attend was happening right there. Shen Mengyi had placed great importance on this gathering, as she hadn''t been back to Tianchuan City for a long time. Even when she did return occasionally, her classmates were not around. They had barely seen each other since graduation, and now that there was finally such an opportunity, she was genuinely happy. Therefore, she had specially picked out a suit and formal wear for Lin Tian, and she herself was dressed dignified and elegantly. Sitting in the car, Lin Tian couldn''t help but steal glances at Shen Mengyi, dressed in a white low-cut evening dress, his gaze unabashed and almost ravenous. Eventually, unable to endure his stare any longer, Shen Mengyi''s face flushed as she chided, "Have you had your fill of looking?" "How could I ever get enough?" Lin Tian, caught peeping, wasn''t embarrassed. He looked at Shen Mengyi''s chest with a mischievous smile and said, "Mengyi, I never realized you were so well-endowed." "Go die." Seeing Lin Tian staring at her chest and speaking such words, Shen Mengyi quickly covered her chest with her hands. But how could her hands cover such a treasure? The barely concealed view was even more provocative. "Tsk..." Just then, the car came to a stop, and the driver said to Shen Mengyi, "Miss, we''ve arrived." "Okay, you can go back first. Call you when I''m ready to leave," Shen Mengyi nodded, got out of the car first, followed by Lin Tian. "Fragrance of the Highest Class, this is the place you mentioned for the gathering?" Lin Tian looked up at the towering skyscraper and couldn''t help but marvel. "Yes, this is it, but we''re not on the lower floors. We''re at the very top," Shen Mengyi said with a smile, pointing to the skyscraper''s top floor. Lin Tian looked at the top floor Shen Mengyi was pointing to and couldn''t help but snark, "Are these people sick or what? It''s just a gathering, yet it has to be held hundreds of meters up in the sky. How pretentious can they get?" Following Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian arrived at the top floor of Fragrance of the Highest Class. Before even stepping inside, he could already hear the pounding heavy metal music, deafening and overwhelming. As they pushed through the doors, the place was already bustling with people. It seemed like Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi were among the last to arrive. And with their entrance, all eyes suddenly converged on them, with Shen Mengyi decisively becoming the center of attention. Adorned in a white low-cut evening gown, her face gently made up and her feet in crystal high heels, she looked as if she had stepped right out of a painting, stunningly beautiful and captivating. Upon Shen Mengyi''s arrival, the room went suddenly silent, the music even stopped, and this quiet lasted for about three seconds before the place erupted into cheers. Those familiar with Shen Mengyi all came up to greet her. "Mengyi, you''re finally here." "Mengyi, you''ve grown even more beautiful." "Mengyi, I missed you so much." "..." Shen Mengyi also showed genuine happiness in response to her friend''s greeting. Since she had entered the private room, a slight smile had been playing on her lips. At that moment, Lin Tian stood to the side, tirelessly scanning the beautiful women around him. He realized that not everyone was fond of Shen Mengyiof course, the men were an exception, their gazes towards Shen Mengyi were nakedly envious. What Lin Tian saw was that inside the private room, a small group of girls were indifferent towards Shen Mengyi. They did not approach her to say hello and even looked a bit upset upon seeing her. These women were also extremely attractive, each with voluptuous figures, ********. Just before entering the private room, the first scene that Lin Tian had seen was many people milling around them. With a shrug, Lin Tian no longer concerned himself with these women. He stood quietly beside Shen Mengyi, dressed in a suit, looking exceptionally handsome. His refined face, coupled with the slight wicked smile at the corner of his mouth, made a perfect match standing next to Shen Mengyi. At this point, someone noticed Lin Tian. A lady in a purple evening gown pointed at Lin Tian and said, "Mengyi, who''s this handsome guy? He''s not your boyfriend, is he?" "Hehe... sort of," Shen Mengyi joked with the lady while laughing. "He''s my escort for tonight, my temporary boyfriend." "..." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian couldn''t help but roll his eyes internally and murmured sarcastically, What''s with ''sort of''? What''s with ''temporary boyfriend''? You make it sound like having a real boyfriend would kill you. Smiling at the lady who had asked the question, Lin Tian suddenly wrapped his arm around Shen Mengyi''s waist and said, "Hello there, beautiful. My name is Lin Tian. What''s yours?" "Giggle... Mengyi, you say he''s your temporary boyfriend, but you two are already so cozy," Mei Xue laughed after seeing Lin Tian suddenly embrace Shen Mengyi and then introduced herself. "My name is Mei Xue, Mengyi''s childhood bestie." Hearing Mei Xue''s introduction, Lin Tian was taken aback. He had not expected the person who gave Shen Xiaohui a psychological shadow to be such a beauty; the disparity was too great. If it had been an unattractive girl, then it would make sense, but to have a shadow over such a beauty, Lin Tian really didn''t know what to say to Shen Xiaohui? Stay updated through My Virtual Library Empire Doomed to be single? Deserve to be a bachelor? Maybe you should stick to being a lone wolf for the rest of your life... "Hehe... hello, hello, I''ve often heard Mengyi talk about you. Seeing you in person, you truly are a great beauty," Lin Tian said with a smile. Just then, he suddenly heard Shen Mengyi''s voice in his ear. "What are you doing? Let go." Lin Tian looked back at Shen Mengyi, only to see her face flushed with anger, glaring at him, clearly upset by his sudden overfamiliarity. "Didn''t you say I''m your temporary boyfriend? I''m just fulfilling the duties of a boyfriend," Lin Tian replied with a smile, emphasizing the word ''temporary'' as he spoke quietly. The others, upon hearing Shen Mengyi say that Lin Tian was her temporary boyfriend, were visibly taken aback. Their expressions filled with curiosity as they looked at Lin Tian. In Tianchuan City, who didn''t know that Wang Zhenyu liked Shen Mengyi? And here was someone daring to be Shen Mengyi''s temporary boyfriend. Was he asking for trouble, or was it commendable courage? After all, for Wang Zhenyu, Shen Mengyi was his Nidhogganyone who dared to touch her would have to bear his wrath. And not just anyone could withstand the fury of Wang Zhenyu. At that moment, Wang Zhenyu was sitting inside a small private room within the larger venue, from where he could clearly see everything happening in the main area. Watching Lin Tian wrap his arm around Shen Mengyi, his expression grew dark. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 395 - 367 Highly Sensitive Sense of Smell "Bang!" Wang Zhenyu, furious, hurled the red wine glass from his hand, and the small private room instantly fell silent. No one dared to speak. Besides Wang Zhenyu, there were several other young men present. They were all Wang Zhenyu''s lackeys, ever since their school days. The sudden smashing of the glass startled everyone, and as they recognized the scene on the display screen, their faces all turned angry. "Damn, who the hell is this bastard, daring to wrap his arm around my sister-in-law like that?" "Motherfucker, looking to die, huh?" "Shit, let''s go fix him." "..." Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire Hearing the cursing from his cronies, Wang Zhenyu''s face looked a little better, but he was still frighteningly icy. He turned to the follower closest to him and said. "Wu Xiang, I think you know what to do." "Young Master Wang, leave it to us. This little prick dares to mess with you, I''ll teach him manners in a minute." Wu Xiang replied respectfully. Then he turned to the others behind him and shouted, "Tian Hu, Bai Ming, let''s take care of this son of a bitch." Having said that, he took the lead in leaving the private room and headed towards Shen Mengyi and Lin Tian, surrounded by a crowd. The crowd, seeing Wu Xiang and his group coming, voluntarily made way, knowing Wu Xiang as Wang Zhenyu''s dog. Though they didn''t respect him from the bottom of their hearts, Wang Zhenyu was not someone they could afford to provoke. Shen Mengyi, seeing Wu Xiang leading people towards her, slightly furrowed her brows, yet she stood in front of Lin Tian. This gesture made Lin Tian touch his nose helplessly. Since when did he need a woman to protect him? "Sister-in-law, good to see you. Young Master Wang has been waiting for you inside for a long time," Wu Xiang called out respectfully to Shen Mengyi, the obsequiousness on his face clear to anyone, engendering even more disdain from those around. "Watch your mouth, who''s your sister-in-law?" Shen Mengyi, upon hearing Wu Xiang''s call, immediately showed a trace of embarrassed anger as she retorted. "Heh Of course, you are our sister-in-law. It''s well known that Young Master Wang has always liked you," Wu Xiang replied, unfazed by Shen Mengyi''s scolding, continuing with a sycophantic tone. "Hmph, his liking me is his business. If just because he likes me makes me your sister-in-law, then there are plenty who like me. Does that mean everyone should call me their sister-in-law?" Shen Mengyi couldn''t help laughing out of anger at Wu Xiang''s words, speaking coldly. "This Sister-in-law, you must be joking," Wu Xiang, at a loss for words from Shen Mengyi''s retort, could only laugh awkwardly. Then he turned his gaze towards Lin Tian and said, "This friend here looks unfamiliar. Surely you''re not a local of Tianchuan City?" "Oh, you figured that out? Seems like you''re not only keen-smelling but also have a good eye," Lin Tian said with a smile. "Pfft..." The girls around Lin Tian couldn''t help but burst into laughter upon hearing what he said; his words had such style that he managed to insult Wu Xiang as a dog without using a single swear word. "What kind of language is that? Everyone here has manners, and for someone like you to show up is simply a pile of ****." Wu Xiang''s face darkened as he heard the laughter of the people around him, unable to believe that Lin Tian had just cursed him as a dog. ****** what do you think you are? Setting aside the fact that you''re Wang Zhenyu''s lackey, even based on your own status, you''re not someone who can be insulted by just anybody. "Wu Xiang, show some respect, he''s my friend," Shen Mengyi spoke up sternly when she heard Wu Xiang insult Lin Tian in public, her face also taking on an ugly expression. "Sister-in-law..." "My name is Shen Mengyi," Shen Mengyi said, correcting him. "Alright, Shen Mengyi, is it that I disrespected your friend? Wasn''t he the one who started with offensive remarks?" Wu Xiang said, not caring much about the title. "Did I? Did I hurt you?" Lin Tian jumped in and said, "You''re standing here just fine, aren''t you? Uninjured, so how can you spout such nonsense? And to think I just said you had good vision. Seems I was wrong, your sense of smell is the most acute." Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Fuck, you''re asking for it." After being repeatedly insulted as a dog by Lin Tian, Wu Xiang grew furious. Glaring at Lin Tian, he said to Shen Mengyi, "Shen Mengyi, this isn''t about not giving you face, but your friend really deserves a beating. Tian Hu, Bai Ming, teach this man what it means to have class." Although Wu Xiang seemed extremely angry on the surface, inside he sneered with content, happy for the opportunity to lay his hands on the lad. Who would have thought the boy would make it so easy, practically asking for it? Upon hearing this, Tian Hu and Bai Ming stood up and began to surround Lin Tian. The girls'' expressions changed at the sight of Tian Hu and Bai Ming moving in on Lin Tian, ready to start a fight. These two were known tough characters; not to mention back in school, Tian Hu was always mixed up with gangs outside, and he didn''t care one bit that he belonged to high society, never holding back in a fight, so nobody dared to provoke him. Bai Ming was no slouch either; he had been the captain of the school''s taekwondo club, and after graduating, he''d trained in the military for three years. Now out, his abilities were undoubtedly even more formidable. Looking at Lin Tian, slender and frail, apart from being somewhat good-looking, no one would guess that he could fight. Many people sighed internally for Lin Tian; of all people to antagonize, it had to be Wang Zhenyu. Now he was in for retribution. "What do you think you''re doing?" Shen Mengyi stood in front of Lin Tian, glaring at Tian Hu and Bai Ming. She could clearly see this was all Wang Zhenyu''s doing and despised him even more in her heart. "Shen Mengyi, we are people of status, not just anyone can be our friend," Wu Xiang said, ignoring Shen Mengyi and nodding at Tian Hu and Bai Ming, signaling them to start. "You''re right there, not just anyone can be friends with me. If we''re not welcome here, then let''s just leave." Shen Mengyi really lost her temper this time, she grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and turned to leave. However, just as she was about to leave, she realized that Lin Tian had not moved. Instead, he was holding her hand, smiling. "How can we leave so early when we''ve barely attended the reunion? Is it worth getting upset over some dogs? Don''t worry, leave it to me." After speaking, Lin Tian stepped forward to confront Tian Hu and Bai Ming who were closing in on him, "Do you know the difference between a dog and a wolf? A wolf travels a thousand miles just for food, a dog shits wherever it goes, and I am the wolf, while the likes of you can only be dogs." "You''re courting death." Tian Hu roared and lunged at Lin Tian, swinging his fist to strike at his head. Although he worked for Wang Zhenyu, that didn''t mean he was a dog. He hated it most when someone called him that. Bai Ming felt the same way; seeing Tian Hu attack Lin Tian''s head, he kicked out at his lower body. Chapter 396 - 368: Overwhelming An attack from above and below left Lin Tian with no chance to dodge. The others, witnessing Tian Hu and Bai Ming strike at Lin Tian simultaneously, all bore an expression of reluctance. Facing such an assault, they questioned themselves how they could possibly evade it. But Lin Tian was not like them. With his Neural Response Speed Ability activated, his movements were ghostlyas if by some unbelievable speed, the attacks of the two men missed him entirely. "Hehe... So slow, and you think you can hit me?" Lin Tian said with a mocking face, looking at the two men. "Humph," Tian Hu and Bai Ming both snorted coldly, exchanging glances that conveyed perfect understanding, and then launched another coordinated assault, one attacking from above and the other from below, with ruthless ferocity that made those around them feel their scalps tingle. Shen Mengyi, watching Lin Tian narrowly evade the attacks of both men time and again, felt her heart soar with tension, especially as Tian Hu''s fist grazed Lin Tian''s faceit seemed as though her breathing stopped, and her fingers clenched tightly together, so tightly that her knuckles turned somewhat white. "Tch, watching him be so arrogant, I thought he was something special. It turns out he''s only good at hiding," a few girls who didn''t like Shen Mengyi started to mock coldly as they saw Lin Tian not initiating an attack. "You just don''t understand, do you? What he''s doing is called tactics, letting Tian Hu and Bai Ming wear themselves out." A girl in a black evening dress said. "What kind of tactic is that? It''s just like a turtle, not at all like a man." Another girl, dressed in a pink evening gown, retorted. Shen Mengyi furrowed her brows, hearing their biting comments back and forth, but she chose not to argue with them at that moment. She was far more concerned with Lin Tian''s situation. Similarly, Wang Zhenyu, watching from his private booth''s display screen as Tian Hu and Bai Ming gave Lin Tian only the chance to dodge, felt extremely satisfied. He poured himself a glass of red wine, sipped it lightly, then the corners of his mouth revealed a smug smile as he spoke. "Competing against me, Wang Zhenyu, you''re not yet qualified." Tian Hu and Bai Ming were very much in sync, giving Lin Tian no chance to rest, always maintaining a high-frequency rate of attacks. What frustrated them was that no matter how they attacked, Lin Tian narrowly evaded each one. At first, they thought they weren''t fast enough, but even after increasing their speed, the result was the same, leaving them with a sense of powerlessness as if exerting their full strength against cotton, it was extremely stifling. "Kid, is dodging all you know how to do?" Tian Hu eventually couldn''t help but curse loudly. "Hehe... Missing me is just a sign of your lack of skill, how can you blame me for just dodging?" Lin Tian responded to Tian Hu''s curse with an easy smile. "Hmph, you''re like a woman. Have the guts to face me head-on." Bai Ming also snorted coldly, clearly upset with Lin Tian''s evasive tactics. "Hehe... and you two ganging up on me, why don''t you say that you''re acting like women?" Lin Tian taunted with a sneer, his lips curving up into a slightly sinister smile. "But since you''re so eager to be smacked, I''ll oblige." With those words, Lin Tian unleashed his Ox Power Technique Superpower, throwing a punch right at the fist of the approaching Tian Hu. "Boom!" The clashing fists created a thunderous sound. Then a tremendous force burst forth from Lin Tian''s fist, sending Tian Hu flying backward. "Bang Bang..." Tian Hu fell to the ground with shock in his eyes. What was that force just now? How could it be so immense? Was it really something a person could exert? "Pugh..." Suddenly, a sweet taste filled his throat, and a mouthful of fresh blood spurted out. The turnaround was so swift, so rapid that everyone failed to react at first. Only when they saw Tian Hu cough up blood did disbelief color their faces as they exclaimed. "No way, how is this possible?" "Wow, that''s amazing." "Monster, huh." "..." Lin Tian didn''t care what they said, he turned his gaze toward Bai Ming and revealed a mocking expression. "This is my strength. Do you still want to give it a try?" "Hmph, what if I do?" Bai Ming snorted, but inside, a tumultuous wave was rising. He couldn''t believe Lin Tian''s strength was great enough to make someone spit blood with a single punch. How much power was that? He was certain he couldn''t do it. But to admit he was scared in front of so many people, he couldn''t do that either, so he chose to continue fighting Lin Tian. Stay tuned to My Virtual Library Empire This time, his expression was somewhat solemn. He had sparred with Tian Hu before and knew of Tian Hu''s abilities. Although Tian Hu wasn''t as good as himself, they weren''t far apart. If Tian Hu wasn''t a match for Lin Tian, then he wouldn''t be either. He only hoped he wouldn''t lose too miserably. "Hehe Did anyone ever tell you that playing the hero comes with a price?" Lin Tian didn''t care what was going on in Bai Ming''s mind. He only knew that this bastard had provoked him and was going to get beaten by him. "Whoosh!" Lin Tian''s Neural Response Speed Ability kicked into overdrive, transforming his body into a blur as he charged at Bai Ming. "Hiss" The crowd watched as Lin Tian turned into a series of blurs, all drawing in a sharp breath of cold air. They had thought Lin Tian''s speed was at its limits before, only to realize it wasn''t his fastest. It turned out that previously, he was just toying with them like one teases a chick. "How is this possible?" Bai Ming, unable to capture Lin Tian''s movements, cried out in alarm as his pupils suddenly constricted. Such speed was simply unattainable by normal people. "Bang!" But before his surprise could settle, Lin Tian''s fist had already landed on his chest, sending him flying backward with a tremendous force. "Bang!" Right before he hit the ground, another force from behind knocked him back. "Bang bang bang..." Back and forth, who knows how many times like a ping-pong ball, Bai Ming was pummeled without any power to retaliate. "Bang!" Finally, Lin Tian stopped toying around and punched Bai Ming to the ground, just like Tian Hu, Bai Ming ''spurted'' out a mouthful of fresh blood. At that moment, his eyes were filled with deep fear. Too strong, this person was way too strong, unbelievably so, not someone humans could compete with. Even in the military, he had never heard of anyone with such speed or power. Silence, a deathly silence. At this moment, as everyone in the private room watched Bai Ming get beaten by Lin Tian like a dog, they all fell silent. They stared with their mouths agape, utterly speechless. It was just like watching Superman. "Hero, please take me as your disciple." "I want to have your babies." "I''m madly in love with you, be my husband." Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "..." They were crazy at that moment, forgetting they were luminaries of high society who''d been taught since childhood to always maintain their composure no matter what. Chapter 397 - 369: The Master Now they only knew that the person before them was someone they admired, so they screamed and they shouted. Among the crowd, the only ones with ugly expressions left were Wu Xiang and the few girls who had mocked them earlier, especially those girls, who looked at Lin Tian with fear in their eyes, trembling in their minds. They thought to themselves, having just mocked him like that, would he hold a grudge? What if he came after them? How could the people around them stop him? Panic started to set in. Wu Xiang felt the same, his glances at Lin Tian turned evasive, and his throat constantly moved up and down swallowing saliva to show he was very nervous. Suddenly, when Lin Tian looked over at that moment, it frightened him so much that he sat down on the ground with a thump. His voice trembling, he said, "What, what do you want to do?" "Haha... What do I want to do? Shouldn''t I be the one asking you that?" Lin Tian said with a mocking face. "I, I... you, you..." Wu Xiang was at a loss for words for a moment. He looked around at the people nearby, hoping they would help him say a word or two. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But he sadly discovered that when he looked at them, they all turned their heads away, obviously not wanting to help him. Wu Xiang felt like crying, he was just a lackey, why was his life so miserable? "Who exactly is Lin Tian? How can he be so powerful?" Mei Xue watched Lin Tian displaying his power and asked Shen Mengyi with a face full of curiosity. "Be honest, what''s really the relationship between you two?" "..." Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes and responded, "We''re just ordinary friends. He is from the same school as me, a year junior to me, and my school junior." "Stop kidding, you think I would believe that? A junior from school would offend Wang Zhenyu for you? There''s definitely more to your relationship," Mei Xue was not convinced by Shen Mengyi''s explanation. "Believe it or not, that''s your choice." Seeing Mei Xue''s demeanor, Shen Mengyi couldn''t be bothered to explain further, knowing it would only make things worse. "What''s all this noise about?" At this moment, Wang Zhenyu came out from a private room, looked at Wu Xiang, and asked, "What happened? How did a friendly class reunion turn into a fight?" "..." When he said this, everyone was speechless inwardly, thinking, isn''t this a blatantly obvious question? Isn''t this your arrangement? And now you even ask what happened, do you think we are fools? "Oh dear... Mr. Wang, you are here too, what a coincidence." Lin Tian saw Wang Zhenyu emerge and immediately showed a smile, "We hit it off so well when we met at the airport yesterday, I intended to invite you for a few drinks, but there was just no time. Now that we meet again, we must have a good drink." "..." Wang Zhenyu listened to Lin Tian''s words, his lip twitching severely. Seeing his enthusiastic demeanor, he had to suppress the fury in his heart, which was extremely uncomfortable. Damn, who hit it off with you? Drinks? I damn well wish you were dead. With so many people watching, he had to endure no matter how upset he was. He forced a smile uglier than crying and said, "Yes, yesterday was too rushed. We definitely have to have a good drink today." This scene made everyone dumbfounded. What was going on? Weren''t the two supposed to be enemies? How come they now seemed like brothers? Was the script mixed up? Shen Mengyi watched Lin Tian and Wang Zhenyu acting like brothers but was holding back her laughter inside. She knew exactly what had happened yesterday, and now Wang Zhenyu must be feeling utterly disgusted. Indeed, Wang Zhenyu felt incredibly nauseous, and if it weren''t for his decent Qi Cultivation Skills since childhood, he probably would have vomited blood by now. "Haha... of course, Brother Wang, are these people your subordinates?" Lin Tian nodded, then pointed at Wu Xiang and the ones lying on the ground, Bai Ming and Tian Hu, and asked. "Yes, what about them? Did they offend you?" Wang Zhenyu, hearing Lin Tian ask this, immediately guessed what he intended and felt his liver ache with anger, yet he had no choice but to continue. "Well, they seemed to think so, but, unfortunately, they were too weak and got a good beating from me. Brother Wang, you won''t blame me, will you?" Lin Tian said with a smile. "How could I blame you, Brother Lin?" Wang Zhenyu felt like he had swallowed a fly, and managed to maintain a smile as he spoke. "If they offended Brother Lin, it was their own fault for not seeing clearly. They deserved what they got." After he finished speaking, he suddenly slapped Wu Xiang across the face with a loud ''smack'' and cursed, "You''re blind as a dog, daring to bother Brother Lin. You got off easy this time since Brother Lin only taught you a lesson. Now hurry up and apologize to Brother Lin." Wu Xiang was stunned by the slap. He looked at Wang Zhenyu with a face full of grievance, confused and thinking, it was you who asked us to do it, and now you''re making us take the blame, have some sense, please. Seeing Wang Zhenyu''s face twisted with anger, Wu Xiang obediently chose to apologize, fearing that if he delayed any further, he might get hit again. "Haha... no worries, no worries... next time, keep your eyes open and stop recognizing people by your nose," Lin Tian listened to Wu Xiang''s apology and laughed, generously forgiving him. Enjoy new tales from My Virtual Library Empire This scene made all the men present admire him. This was godlike, admiration was inevitable. It was clear that you were the one who beat them, yet they were the ones apologizing to you, and they had no choice but to do so; three words: truly badass. Wu Xiang, hearing Lin Tian still calling him a dog, was also holding back his anger, his face turning bright red. "What are you still doing here? Why not scram? Are you an eyesore staying here?" Seeing that the apology was over, Wang Zhenyu suddenly scolded. "Yes, yes, yes... I''m leaving right now." Upon hearing this, Wu Xiang quickly left the private room with Bai Ming and Tian Hu, also feeling a sense of relief in his heart. Glad to be leaving, he truly didn''t want to stay a moment longer. With Wu Xiang''s departure, the party officially began. The heavy metal music was turned off, replaced by soothing dance music. Waiters navigated through the crowd, holding trays and constantly serving champagne and fine wines to those present. As the party started, the attendees immediately formed several groups. Though they were all people of High Society, the circles within High Society were also stratified. Some from smaller elite families gathered together, and those from major families did the same. In short, birds of a feather flock together. Soon, the dance began, and after eating and chatting, people started dancing. As members of High Society, dancing was also a hallmark activity. Anyone who attended such gatherings was expected to dance.... Chapter 398 - 370: The Dance King "Task prompt: Dance to make Shen Mengyi the most eye-catching highlight of the event, reward: three supernatural points, task failure: deduction of one supernatural point." Just at that moment, the voice of the Supernatural Ability System echoed in Lin Tian''s mind. Upon understanding the task, Lin Tian was utterly dumbfounded. "Dance, dance?" he said with a twitching corner of his mouth. "Man, I can''t dance at all! Isn''t this just screwing me over?" Lin Tian was okay with other dances, having even performed them at school. But this particular dance at the event was beyond him. As music filled the air, many people, along with their dance partners, stepped into the center of the reserved area, either inviting someone familiar to join or joining others. Under the lights, they danced gracefully; the various colored outfits swirling around them like dazzling butterflies in flight. "Mengyi, would you like to dance with me?" With the first song ending, Wang Zhenyu suddenly approached Shen Mengyi, bending slightly and extending his right hand as a gentlemanly gesture. Shen Mengyi looked at Wang Zhenyu, who had suddenly asked her to dance. A startled expression crossed her face. After everything that had happened before, he still had the cheek to ask her to dance? Was his face made of brass? Of course, the most annoyed was Lin Tian. Damn it, are you blind or what? Can''t you see I''m standing right here? He even dared to step in, was he itching for a smack? And since he had already received the task to dance with Shen Mengyi and become the focus of attention, he was definitely not going to agree to let her dance with someone else, even if he himself couldn''t dance. But before Lin Tian could step forward, he heard the people around start to heckle. Watching Wang Zhenyu''s gallant invitation, they suddenly erupted with cheers. "Agree to it, agree to it..." Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire "What the heck is happening?" Lin Tian cursed inwardly as he looked at the crowd, disgusted by their overenthusiasm, as if they had been injected with chicken blood. How much had that bastard Wang Zhenyu paid you to behave like this? Shen Mengyi herself hadn''t anticipated such a scene either. Hearing people shouting "agree to it," her face couldn''t help but blush, but she didn''t want to agree because she didn''t like Wang Zhenyu. Yet facing so many people, outright refusal seemed somewhat improper. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Contrarily, this was the moment when Wang Zhenyu revealed a smug smile. This scene was indeed orchestrated by him, having arranged it with everyone before the gathering began. They were to cooperate when he invited Shen Mengyi to dance. Due to Wang Zhenyu''s status, regardless of whether they liked him or not, they agreed, especially since there were perks involved. If they couldn''t refuse, why not go along with it? "I don''t know how to dance, what should I do?" Lin Tian asked the Supernatural Ability System at that moment. "Based on the current situation, Master still has one supernatural point. You may choose to spend it for a one-time boost in dance expertise, expending one supernatural point with a duration of one hour," replied the Supernatural Ability System. "What the heck, that''s so expensive? A whole supernatural point just for an hour of dancing." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian immediately started cursing, feeling the financial pain. This was a precious supernatural point, wasted on something trivial like dancing, what a waste. But then, glancing at Wang Zhenyu''s hypocritical behavior, his resolve stiffened, waste be damned. I can''t stand people who put on airs like you, I have the means, and I don''t care. "Exchange for dance expertise," Lin Tian told the Supernatural Ability System. "Consuming the one-time ''Dance Mastery'' superpower, which will use up one Supernatural Point, are you sure?" the Supernatural Ability System asked for confirmation again. "Confirmed," Lin Tian responded decisively. "Dance Mastery superpower successfully exchanged. Duration one hour, during which you can dance any type of dance," the Supernatural Ability System provided confirmation before falling silent. "Hehe... Now it''s my time to perform," Lin Tian said, a devilish smile curving his lips as he walked toward Shen Mengyi, looking at the hunched-over Wang Zhenyu. "Brother Wang, that was really not cool of you. Today, I am Mengyi''s date, and you just ignored me to ask her to dance. Isn''t that a bit inappropriate?" "Haha... Brother Lin must be joking," Wang Zhenyu said, forcing a smile on his face but inwardly fuming. How could he have forgotten this bastard? He had planned everything so carefully, except he hadn''t anticipated Lin Tian being a part of it. He could never have guessed that Shen Mengyi would bring Lin Tian to the class reunion. "I''m not joking at all. Brother Wang might not know this, but I''m the king of the dance floor," Lin Tian declared, not caring what Wang Zhenyu thought. The more he could annoy him, the better. "When I hear music, I can''t help but dance." "..." Wang Zhenyu looked at Lin Tian with disdain. ''You''re calling yourself the king of the dance floor? Who are you trying to fool? In High Society, only a few dare to claim that title, the ones who truly know how to dance. Do you think twisting your body at a nightclub and throwing some street moves makes you king?'' Others also turned their gaze to Lin Tian upon hearing his bold claim. ''King of the dance floor,'' that''s a mighty title. "Haha... Brother Wang doesn''t believe me?" Lin Tian chuckled, responding to their skeptical looks. "Then I''ll just have to show you, and remember, it''s something not just anyone gets to see." With that, he also extended his right hand to invite Shen Mengyi. "Mengyi, would you dance with me?" "Of course." Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian inviting her to dance, flashing a sweet smile as her hand, pale as white jade, rested upon his. Although Shen Mengyi was just as puzzled about when Lin Tian had become a dance king, having known him for so long without hearing anything about it, she definitely preferred him over Wang Zhenyu. When Wang Zhenyu saw that Shen Mengyi agreed to Lin Tian''s invitation without any hesitation, his face immediately darkened, the slap to his face both painful and loud. ''You hesitate so long to respond to my own invitation, but for Lin Tian, you agree without a second thought. Am I really inferior to him?'' The others also looked on with strange expressions, their eyes filled with unspoken thoughts toward Wang Zhenyu, thinking, ''You asked us to do what you wanted, and now that she''s rejected you, you can''t blame us.'' Leading Shen Mengyi by the hand, Lin Tian didn''t hesitate and headed toward the center of the private venue, where people naturally made way for them. "When did you become the king of the dance floor? I had no idea," Shen Mengyi asked curiously, her cheeks flushing, yet unable to stop herself from asking. "Just today," Lin Tian said with a hint of a smile. "..." Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes inwardly. "Don''t tell me you crowned yourself?" Chapter 399 - 371 Task Completed "Mengyi, you''re so smart; you figured that out," Lin Tian said, blinking his eyes. "..." Shen Mengyi. "Just follow my moves later, I''ll lead you in the dance," Shen Mengyi took a deep breath and said to Lin Tian. "Eh... why?" Lin Tian was somewhat confused upon hearing this. He had already proclaimed himself the dance king; why would she need to lead him then? "You don''t know how to dance, so should I follow you instead?" Shen Mengyi said with an irritated roll of her eyes. "..." This time it was Lin Tian''s turn to be speechless. He had claimed to be the dance king; why wouldn''t she believe him? Shrugging his shoulders, he decided not to explain any further and wait to show her instead. As everyone entered, the second piece of music soon began to play. Some people paid attention to Lin Tian, others did not. Although he had claimed to be the dance king, who would believe that? As upper-class citizens of Tianchuan City, they dared not say they knew all the dance champions in the world. But they were well aware of who the dance champions were in Huaxia; they had never heard of a dance champion named Lin Tian before. Of course, when those young men turned their gaze to Shen Mengyi, Lin Tian''s companion, their eyes were filled with envy. During their school days, Shen Mengyi had been their goddess. Although Wang Zhenyu''s appearance made them too intimidated to pursue her openly, it did not prevent them from admiring Shen Mengyi. The only person with a dark expression was Wang Zhenyu. He glared at Lin Tian as if he wanted to devour him. This bastard had been opposing him ever since he appeared; it was maddening. Shen Mengyi took Lin Tian''s hand and began to guide his moves on the floor. She was an exceptional dancer, and Lin Tian indeed started dancing along to Shen Mengyi''s gestures. However, it wasn''t long before she realized something was amiss because gradually, it became Lin Tian who was leading her. "Lin Tian, what are you doing?" Feeling her movements uncontrollably led by Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi couldn''t help but ask. "Dancing," Lin Tian replied with a grimacing smile, continuing to perform various movements so precise and standardized that no flaw could be found. "You" Shen Mengyi was about to tell him to stop messing around because he couldn''t dance when Lin Tian suddenly exerted a strong lift. Her body spun three hundred and sixty degrees in the air, like a gracefully falling leaf, elegant and light. "Mmm" Shen Mengyi was startled by Lin Tian''s move, but when she landed safely, she felt a surge of surprise and fascination; she felt as if she were flying. Looking at Lin Tian again, her eyes were filled with amazement as she said, "Can you really dance?" "..." Lin Tian responded, rolling his eyes, "Did you think I was lying to you?" The move had just been splendid, and many onlookers were dazzled, their eyes naturally drawn to Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi''s dance. Those who had been dancing stopped and stepped aside, giving the stage to them and starting to enjoy the show. In that moment, the two of them were undoubtedly the center of attention. Lin Tian kept executing difficult moves while Shen Mengyi followed along like a puppet on his strings. Spinning-tomahawk throws, high-flying tangos The spectators were excited; these were movements they knew well but couldn''t perform themselves, and now they were being vividly performed before their eyes. "Incredible..." "Amazing, this is truly art." "I so want to dance with him." "..." They couldn''t help but exclaim in awe. "Ding ding ding..." The dance track, only a few minutes long, was finally about to hit its last note when Lin Tian''s lips curved into a smile and he whispered into Shen Mengyi''s ear, "Are you afraid of getting dizzy?" "It''s okay, what''s up?" Shen Mengyi didn''t quite understand why Lin Tian was asking her this, but she nodded and replied anyway. "That''s good." Lin Tian didn''t explain further, he just showed her with his actions, suddenly tossing Shen Mengyi into the air and then she began to spin in his hands. "One circle, two circles, three circles... eight circles, nine circles... eighteen circles." As everyone watched Shen Mengyi spinning in the air, they were all dumbstruck. What did I just see? Can a person really spin that many times in the air? Are they fooling us? They had never seen anyone able to do that before. Even the king of dance from overseas could at most do eleven spins, but here it was eighteen circlesseven more circles. What kind of concept was that? It couldn''t just be described as splendidit was stunning, it was astonishing. As the final note fell. "Clap clap clap..." As everyone watched the two settle into their final pose, the hall fell silent, followed by thunderous applause. "So beautiful." "Lin Tian, can you teach me to dance?" "Lin Tian, let''s dance together." "..." All eyes were on them, and at this moment there was no better way to interpret it, while in Lin Tian''s mind, the voice from the Supernatural Ability System also sounded. "Mission completed, reward three Supernatural Points, current Supernatural Points: three." "Phew..." Lin Tian exhaled a breath of stale air, glad to have completed the mission. If this didn''t count as being the center of attention, he would just have to accept his fate. "I didn''t lie to you, did I?" He looked at Shen Mengyi, who hadn''t quite come back to her senses yet, and said. "So you really are the king of the dance floor." Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Shen Mengyi finally came to her senses, her face full of amazement as she said, "How come I never knew this before?" Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire "Hehe... There''s a lot you don''t know," Lin Tian said with a mischievous grin. "Just throw yourself into my warm embrace, and I''ll let you in on all my secrets. How about it, are you tempted?" Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "..." Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes at his smug look and said, "Keep dreaming." Yet deep down, she truly was curious about Lin Tian; every time she thought she understood him, he would shatter her notions and become mysterious once again. "Damn it, damn it..." Wang Zhenyu watched the enthusiastic reactions of the crowd and saw Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi laughing and talking. He felt like he had swallowed a fly, his disgust unbearable. Grinding his teeth and with veins in his forehead pulsing, he finally took out his mobile phone and dialed Wu Xiang''s number. "Hello... Young Master Wang, what can I do for you?" Wu Xiang was outside and unaware of what had happened inside. Seeing Wang Zhenyu''s call, he immediately spoke with respect. "I want Lin Tian to disappear. Do you know what to do?" Wang Zhenyu''s voice was dark and grim from the other end of the phone. "Understood, understood... Young Master Wang, leave it to me," Wu Xiang replied upon hearing Wang Zhenyu''s words, his mind clear on what he had to do. He nodded in respect and, after hanging up, dialed another number. Chapter 400 - 372: Looking at the Son-in-law Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi did not dance any more after finishing that dance, despite many people inviting them, but they politely declined. Many people felt regret about this, especially the girls, who took the initiative to leave their contact information for Lin Tian, insisting that he must contact them afterward. "Hehe... definitely, definitely," Lin Tian, holding the contact information handed to him, agreed with a smile on his face. Shen Mengyi watched with disdain from the side, "Look at you, acting as if you''ve never seen a beautiful woman before. Mengting really should see this face of yours." "What''s wrong with me? I''m not the one who approached them," Lin Tian said, unconcerned and even a little proud, "This is called charm, do you know what charm is? Are you jealous?" "As if I would be jealous," Shen Mengyi, her face reddening as she heard this, spoke disdainfully, "With your ugly mug, why would I be jealous of you?" "..." Lin Tian suddenly had a forehead full of black lines, ''With my ugly mug''? Am I that ugly? Damn it, bring me a mirror. I''m handsome from every angle, no dead endswhat kind of taste is this, absolutely no standards at all. After the dance, Shen Mengyi chatted with her classmates for a while and then decided to leave. There were still activities planned, but she had no intention of participating since it was already quite late, almost ten o''clock. As they exited Yipin Tianxiang, the two walked towards the roadside ready to hail a cab, but suddenly a group of people emerged and surrounded them. These people held machetes, each with a tattoo of a crocodile on their necks, looking menacing and fierce. "Are you Lin Tian?" a person who seemed to be the leader of the group pointed at Lin Tian and asked. "Hehe... I didn''t realize my fame was this great, to be recognized just on my first day here," Lin Tian said with a hint of a smile. "Cut the crap, answer me when I''m talking to you, are you Lin Tian or not?" The leader, not pleased with Lin Tian''s smiling face, yelled angrily. Was this kid looking down on them? Surrounded and still able to smile, it was a clear provocation. They were the Black Crocodile Gang, well-known in Tianchuan City, a place where even the police would show them some respect and others would avoid them at all costs. Yet here was this kid, facing them with a calm demeanor. "Who sent you here?" Lin Tian did not answer his question but instead smiled and asked. "Damn your mother, are you deaf?" The leader was infuriated, holding the machete and shouting, "Chop him down for me." "Yes, boss!" A few underlings charged at Lin Tian upon hearing the order, their knives gleaming under the light, looking quite terrifying. Continue your adventure with My Virtual Library Empire "Lin Tian, be careful!" Shen Mengyi, seeing these people rushing forward, immediately yelled out to Lin Tian. "Don''t worry, I don''t take these lackeys seriously," Lin Tian turned back, reassured her with a smile, but when he faced forward again, his expression turned cold and stern. He had already guessed who these people were sent by, probably that bastard Wang Zhenyu. Damn it, they really think he''s an easy target. If it weren''t for Shen Mengyi''s sake, he would have crippled the guy the first time they met. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With his Neural Response Speed Ability and Ox Power Technique activated simultaneously, Lin Tian did not retreat but advanced, charging with bare hands at the thugs who held machetes. The disparity was anything but small. If a bystander saw this, they would definitely think Lin Tianyi had gone mad. Was this not a death wish? And to the leader of the Black Crocodile Gang, the scene looked the same. He burst into laughter upon seeing Lin Tianyi charging forward. "Haha... see that? The kid''s scared stiff, charging at us empty-handed. Isn''t he just begging for death?" "Bang, bang..." But his laughter had not yet faded when his expression froze the next moment. Lin Tianyi''s figure turned into an afterimage in mid-air, then one by one, he knocked down the leader''s underlings, as ferocious as if he had taken an aphrodisiac. "This, this... glug..." The leader couldn''t utter a complete sentence for a long while. His face was filled with terror, and he kept swallowing nervously, showing just how tense he was. "What''s wrong?" Lin Tianyi suddenly appeared beside him and said. "Bang!" Before the leader could respond, Lin Tianyi punched him in the abdomen, causing him to double over on the ground, tears and snot flowing. However, what terrified him even more was that Lin Tianyi wasn''t finished; he still looked at him with a smile. This gave the leader a chilling sense of terror. He stammered, "What, what do you want to do?" "Yo, yo, yo... shouldn''t I be the one saying that?" Lin Tianyi said with a playful look. "You''re stealing my lines, you know?" "Slap!" A slap struck the leader''s face. "Tell me, who sent you?" Lin Tianyi asked with a very gentle smile, his voice soft. But to him, it sounded like the most terrifying voice and smile in the world. This man was a demon. His many brothers had been dealt with so easily by him; he was inhuman. "It was Young Master Wu, Young Master Wu told us to wait here for you to come out," the leader finally shouted, unable to bear it anymore. "Young Master Wu?" Lin Tianyi was puzzled. "Which Young Master Wu?" "Wu Xiang," the leader said without hesitation. "So it was them." A cold smile appeared on Lin Tianyi''s lips. Then, with a ''snap'', he broke the leader''s arm and said, "People who bother me always get taught a lesson. Remember not to mess with me next time, or it won''t be as simple as breaking an arm." Lin Tianyi and Shen Mengyi left and returned to Shen Mengyi''s home, where, to Lin Tianyi''s surprise, Shen Mengyi''s parents were waiting for them. This made him somewhat nervous. "Dad, Mom, why haven''t you gone to bed yet?" Shen Mengyi arrived home, saw Shen Zhe and Mu Wanqing were both there, and called out with surprise, then she introduced Lin Tianyi to them. "Dad, Mom, this is my classmate Lin Tianyi. I invited him to visit us during the long National Day holiday." "Uncle, Auntie, hello... my name is Lin Tianyi." Seeing the two of them, Lin Tianyi didn''t dare to be the slightest bit presumptuous; he dropped his lazy demeanor and became very serious. "Hmm, we''re happy to welcome a friend of Mengyi to our home. We hope you have a good time here, and if there''s anything that makes you uncomfortable, be sure to let us know," Mu Wanqing examined Lin Tianyi with a smile, her gaze bearing the scrutiny of a mother-in-law sizing up a son-in-law, making Lin Tianyi''s breath catch in his throat. Chapter 401 - 373: Shopping Together "Thanks, Auntie," Lin Tian nodded, his face always maintaining a smile, looking every bit the obedient child. Mu Wanqing was extremely beautiful, and since she took great care of her skin, one wouldn''t guess she was Shen Mengyi''s mother. At first glance, Lin Tian almost couldn''t tell, and would have thought they were sisters. Shen Mengyi''s looks clearly took after her, and glancing at Shen Zhe beside her, Lin Tian inwardly rolled his eyes. If Shen Mengyi and Shen Yiran had looked like him, it really would have been a disaster. With that chilly demeanor of his, as if everyone owed him money, Lin Tian couldn''t help but internally criticize. "Well, Xiao Lin, since it''s your first time in Tianchuan City, if you want to go out and have fun, I can have the butler accompany you. You don''t need to be polite with us about this," Shen Zhe spoke up at this point. The moment he spoke, it was clear he meant Lin Tian shouldn''t get too close to Shen Mengyi, suggesting that if he wanted to go out, they would arrange someone else to accompany him. "Dad, what are you talking about? Lin Tian is my friend. If he wants to go out, of course, I''ll accompany him," Shen Mengyi couldn''t help but interject, looking at her father. "What do you know? Don''t you realize it''s improper for a girl to get too close to men?" Shen Zhe, upon hearing Shen Mengyi''s disagreement, glared at her with eyes as wide as a bull''s. "Lin Tian and I are just ordinary friends. Why do you care what others say?" Shen Mengyi challenged, staring back defiantly. "..." Watching the two of them suddenly staring each other down, Lin Tian felt somewhat speechless. This seemed to be a quarrel over him, right? But wasn''t this reason a bit too trivial? "Hehe... it''s okay, Uncle is right. I can ask Xiaohui to go out with me," Lin Tian said, trying to smooth things over as he looked at them both. "Alright, alright... can''t you just shut up? Mengyi just got home and you''re already looking for a fight, are you doing this on purpose?" Mu Wanqing also stepped in at this point. She gave Shen Zhe a stern look, then took Shen Mengyi''s hand and said, "Mengyi, you haven''t been home for so long, we should have a good talk tonight." Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire Shen Zhe was apparently quite afraid of Mu Wanqing, so after she spoke up, he didn''t continue and turned to go back to his room. Lin Tian also returned to his room, feeling a bit tired after playing all night. After taking a bath, he sent a few text messages to He Qianqian and Bu Mengting before going to sleep. As for Shen Zhe''s attitude towards him, he didn''t take it to heart at all. Even if he wanted to care, what could he do? Shen Zhe was Shen Mengyi''s father, after all. He surely couldn''t just kill him, could he? The next day. Just as Lin Tian got out of bed, he saw Shen Xiaohui sitting in the living room. When Shen Xiaohui saw Lin Tian walking out from his room, he immediately called out, "Brother-in-law, you''re awake?" "..." Hearing Shen Xiaohui call him brother-in-law, the last bit of sleepiness instantly vanished from Lin Tian. He looked around and sighed in relief when he noticed that Shen Zhe was not there. Considering Shen Zhe''s attitude, had he heard Shen Xiaohui call him brother-in-law, who knows what the consequences would be. It would surely be unlucky for Shen Xiaohui, but that was not Lin Tian''s main concern. Looking at Shen Xiaohui''s excited expression, Lin Tian said with a dumbfounded face, "What are you doing here?" "Waiting for you, brother-in-law," said Shen Xiaohui cheerfully. "Waiting for me?" Lin Tian was puzzled. "Why are you waiting for me?" "Didn''t you say yesterday that you wanted me to take you out shopping, brother-in-law?" Shen Xiaohui said eagerly. "You haven''t forgotten, have you?" "..." Hearing him say this, Lin Tian remembered that he indeed had said that, but Shen Xiaohui hadn''t been there at the time, had he? He was just joking; how did it become serious? Even if he really did want to go shopping, did he need you to lead the way? And even if he did need someone to guide him, it wouldn''t be you, right? Please, think for a moment, two grown men going shopping side by side, isn''t that odd? "Who told you?" Lin Tian asked, looking at him. "My great-uncle," Shen Xiaohui said. "Damn, this old geezer is doing this on purpose to disgust me, isn''t he?" Lin Tian cursed inwardly upon hearing this, then smiled at Shen Xiaohui and said, "You know, I don''t feel like going shopping today. I think you don''t need to wait for me, just go out and have fun on your own." "No way, I must follow you," Shen Xiaohui insisted with determination. "Why?" Lin Tian covered his face in agony. "You''re a guy, and so am I. Don''t you realize how inconvenient that is?" "My great-uncle gave me a bank card, telling me that as long as I follow you these days, the money inside is mine," Shen Xiaohui admitted frankly. Lin Tian''s face darkened at this. Damn, is that really necessary? Actually spending money to hire a tag-along just to keep me from getting too close to Shen Mengyi. "How much is in it?" Lin Tian asked. "A million," Shen Xiaohui replied. "Not bad, your great-uncle is really willing to spend the money," Lin Tian said with a hint of mockery. Then he looked at Shen Xiaohui. "How about we split the money equally?" "Why should I? This is what my great-uncle gave to me." Shen Xiaohui became smart all of a sudden, eyeing Lin Tian with wariness as he spoke. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Heh... And you''re asking me ''why''?" Lin Tian looked at him threateningly. "Do you want the story about you watching Island Country action movies to get out?" "How can you be so..." Shen Xiaohui stammered as Lin Tian threatened him, pointing accusingly with a look of aggrievement. "Fine, you call the shots, we''ll split it." "That''s more like it. It''s only when we have money can we go out and have fun," Lin Tian said with a smile. Then, after changing his clothes, he left with Shen Xiaohui. Shopping with another man was a first for Lin Tian, but he found it rather enjoyable, because he could order Shen Xiaohui around at willwhatever he said he wanted to eat, Shen Xiaohui had to go and buy it for him. "Ah, I''m a bit thirsty," Lin Tian said. "Brother-in-law, I''ll go get you some water right now," Shen Xiaohui said. "That barbecue looks good," Lin Tian noted. "Brother-in-law, I''ll go get it for you," Shen Xiaohui offered. "That..." Lin Tian began. "Brother-in-law, I..." Shen Xiaohui started. "..." After half a day had passed, Shen Xiaohui felt as tired as a dog. Finally entering a coffee shop, he immediately slumped onto the table. He was quite dissatisfied with his great-uncle in his heart, thinking that being paid a million to do such exhausting work was a total loss. Sipping his coffee leisurely, Lin Tian was oblivious to Shen Xiaohui''s thoughts. Glancing at the time, he realized it was almost six in the afternoonthe beginning of nightlife. He put down his coffee and asked Shen Xiaohui, "What''s the most famous leisure club in Tianchuan City?" "Why are you asking about that, brother-in-law?" Shen Xiaohui eyed Lin Tian warily. "You''re not thinking of going, are you? I won''t go, I''d rather die than go." Chapter 402 - 374: I Said to Slap Him Emperor''s Heaven Club. It was one of the most luxurious clubs in Tianchuan City, on par with First Fragrance but with a fundamentally different approach. While First Fragrance epitomized elegance and tranquility, the Emperor''s Heaven Club was all about noise, stimulation, and uninhibited indulgence. No matter what troubles you had, once you entered, you would leave them all behind, letting yourself fall into depravityhence, it gained another nickname: Paradise of the Fallen. Stay updated with My Virtual Library Empire Standing at the entrance of Emperor''s Heaven Club, Shen Xiaohui''s face showed hesitation as he shrank his head and said to his brother-in-law, "Brother-in-law, let''s forget it, shall we? We could go somewhere else just the same." Yes, under Lin Tian''s lewd influence, he had still come. "With that little courage of yours, you''re at the doorstep and still scared to enter. No wonder you''re still a virgin," Lin Tian rolled his eyes, speaking with a tone of disappointment. "But, but..." Shen Xiaohui tried to explain something, but Lin Tian wouldn''t give him the chance to prattle on, pulling him inside. "There''s no ''but'' about it. Today, your brother-in-law will teach you what it means to fall." Walking into the Emperor''s Heaven Club, the first-floor hall was bustling. It was like an indoor plaza, as large as two basketball courts, with walls painted black evoking a feeling of eternal night. The lighting inside was dazzling like a dream, and heavy metal music jarred the nerves. The scantily-clad dancers on the bar, clad only in bikinis, performed sultry and provocative moves that made the men below scream continuously. "How about that, not bad, right?" Lin Tian said with a smile, looking at Shen Xiaohui''s stunned expression. "There''s actually a place like this?" Shen Xiaohui said, his face flushing with excitement as he watched the dancers on stage. "..." Hearing him say that, Lin Tian''s mouth twitched, and then he looked at him as if he were a monster. "Don''t tell me this is your first time in such a place?" "Yeah, it really is my first time," Shen Xiaohui said seriously. "Oh my, are you even from this era?" Lin Tian covered his face, exasperated. "How have you spent the last ten years?" "I..." "Yo, isn''t that Shen Xiaohui? I can''t believe my eyesyou, a loser, actually coming to a place like this?" Suddenly a voice rang out near Lin Tian''s ear. He looked back and saw a young man about Shen Xiaohui''s age, accompanied by a few lackeys, coming over. He looked at Shen Xiaohui with a mocking face. "What, you''ve finally changed your taste? Not living off Island Country adult films anymore?" "Qin Jian, don''t go too far. What does it have to do with you that I come here?" Shen Xiaohui''s face turned ugly as soon as he saw who it was. "Heh grown some spine? You dare to talk back now, hmm? I think you haven''t had enough of the lessons from last time," Qin Jian said arrogantly, looking at Shen Xiaohui. "I advise you to leave here and not to spoil this young master''s mood, or else don''t blame me for not being polite." "On what grounds are you asking me to leave?" Shen Xiaohui retorted with rare firmness. "This place isn''t owned by your family, is it?" "..." Listening to Shen Xiaohui''s feeble counter, Lin Tian felt somewhat speechlesscould you not be a bit more assertive? Sure enough, hearing Shen Xiaohui''s words, Qin Jian''s face revealed a cold sneer. "What? You think I wouldn''t dare to lay a hand on you here?" "You, what do you want to do?" Shen Xiaohui saw Qin Jian''s face turn icy and felt a flicker of fear. Qin Jian was his classmate who would often look for trouble for no good reason, and because he was rather meek, he could only silently endure each time. As a result, every time Qin Jian saw him, he would bully him once more, making Shen Xiaohui his complete punching bag. "What are you doing? I''m telling you to get lost," Qin Jian sneered, his hand coming down in a slap toward Shen Xiaohui as he spoke. "Smack!" Just as the slap was about to land on Shen Xiaohui''s face, it was suddenly caught by a handyes, it was Lin Tian. Lin Tian looked at Qin Jian and said, "Do you know that your hitting people makes me really want to hit you back?" "Damn it, who the hell are you? Does your father need to manage my business?" Qin Jian only then noticed Lin Tian, and seeing his hand caught by Lin Tian, he said with annoyance. "Brother-in-law." Shen Xiaohui''s face lit up with joy when he saw Lin Tian intervene, as he had just thought he would definitely be hit. "Can''t you be more assertive? Against this kind of scum, you should hit back immediately," Lin Tian said to Shen Xiaohui with a look of frustration. "Let go of me," Qin Jian said coldly, looking at Lin Tian disdainfully. "So that''s why this loser had the courage to come to a place like this, you brought him here." "What, got a problem with that?" Lin Tian asked Qin Jian with a mocking look. Truthfully, facing someone like Qin Jian, Lin Tian couldn''t even take him seriously; if it weren''t for Shen Xiaohui, Lin Tian probably wouldn''t even bother glancing at him. "Looking at you, you don''t seem any better than this loser. Could it be you didn''t have money and tricked this loser, Shen Xiaohui, to come here?" Qin Jian said with a smirk, his mouth spitting out the word ''loser'' with gusto. "You, come here," Lin Tian said to Shen Xiaohui, ignoring Qin Jian. "What, what for?" Shen Xiaohui asked as he approached. "Slap him," Lin Tian ordered. "Ah" Shen Xiaohui was surprised and somewhat at a loss. "Haha are you the clown sent by the monkey? You''re actually telling him to slap me?" Qin Jian burst into laughter upon hearing this, his arrogance showing even with Lin Tian still holding his hand. "This loser dares to make a move?" "Ah what? I said slap him," Lin Tian said to Shen Xiaohui, his voice growing colder. "Maybe, maybe let''s not?" Shen Xiaohui said timidly, looking at Qin Jian, even though he was still being held by Lin Tian, he didn''t dare to make a move. "Can''t you have a little ambition? Everyone is calling you a loser, and you still don''t dare to fight back?" Lin Tian got angry with Shen Xiaohui, scolding loudly. "Haha let me go, I told you this loser doesn''t dare," Qin Jian laughed again, watching Shen Xiaohui''s timid appearance. "Smack!" Lin Tian slapped Qin Jian on the face and said, "Shut up, did I fucking ask you to speak?" "You dare to hit me, you motherfucker dare to hit me." Qin Jian was stunned by this slap from Lin Tian, and after he recovered, he yelled in anger. "I''m going to kill you, I swear I''m going to kill you." Shen Xiaohui was also taken aback by this scene, standing there agape and staring at Qin Jian''s rapidly swelling cheek. "I said slap him, did you hear me?" Lin Tian ignored Qin Jian''s threats and stared at Shen Xiaohui with a cold look as he ordered. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 403 - 375 Mei Xue Got Into Trouble This time, Shen Xiaohui didn''t dare to talk nonsense. He could hear the coldness in Lin Tian''s voice and knew he wasn''t joking. Slowly, he walked over and stretched out his hand to slap Qin Jian across the face. "Shen Xiaohui, if you dare to hit me, believe me, I''ll make your life a living hell," Qin Jian said as he saw Shen Xiaohui reach out, his facial expression turning icy as he threatened through gritted teeth. Upon hearing this, Shen Xiaohui hesitated, and his descending hand abruptly stopped in mid-air. "Hit him," Lin Tian coldly ordered, not caring about the consequences. "Slap!" Terrified by Lin Tian, Shen Xiaohui closed his eyes and swung his hand down, a crisp sound ringing beside his ear. "Shen Xiaohui, you dare to hit me? You really dare to hit me?" Qin Jian was in disbelief, feeling the burning pain on his face. He immediately erupted, struggling to break free from Lin Tian''s grip as he roared, "I''m going to kill you, you really dared to hit me!" He was truly going mad; he couldn''t believe that Shen Xiaohui, the loser he had always bullied, dared to hit him. This was nothing short of a humiliation. What right did this loser have to hit him? Qin Jian was furious. He wanted to repay the blow twofold, but his wrist was grabbed by Lin Tian, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn''t break free, only struggling feebly on the side. "Are you all blind? Come and help me," Qin Jian finally reacted, shouting at his lackeys who came with him. At his command, the lackeys surrounded Lin Tian and started shouting. "Kid, let go of our Young Master Qin, or we won''t be polite." "Quick, let go of Young Master Qin." "..." "Heh, you think you can intimidate me?" Lin Tian looked at them with disdain and scoffed. Then he turned to Shen Xiaohui and said, "Keep slapping him, take revenge for all the bullying you endured." "You dare." Hearing what Lin Tian said, Qin Jian glared at Shen Xiaohui. "What are you afraid of? Do you think after that slap he''d let you off? Another slap or one less all the same, might as well enjoy it," Lin Tian told Shen Xiaohui. Indeed, what little fear was in Shen Xiaohui''s mind calmed instantly. Having already slapped once, a few more would make no difference. With that thought, Shen Xiaohui''s palm swung even more cheerfully. Qin Jian''s face quickly turned into a pig''s head. Possibly because he often got bullied by Qin Jian in the past, Shen Xiaohui''s hits were especially forceful. "Young Master Qin, Young Master Qin..." Seeing this, the lackeys who followed Qin Jian rushed up anxiously, trying to deal with Shen Xiaohui, but with Lin Tian there, how could they possibly succeed? "Bang bang bang..." With a beautiful sweeping kick, Lin Tian knocked them all to the ground. "Slap slap slap..." Shen Xiaohui continued furiously slapping, entering a state of self-forgetfulness. "Stop, stop, stop... Enough, he''s passed out from your slapping, do you want to kill him?" Lin Tian, feeling it was enough, stopped Shen Xiaohui and said. "Oh, is it enough?" Seeing Lin Tian stopping him, Shen Xiaohui still looked reluctant and said. "..." Lin Tian, seeing this, had a forehead full of black lines. Shen Xiaohui truly either explodes in silence or dies in it. Judging by the ferocity just now, there might never be a second time in his life. If it weren''t for Lin Tian''s help, he wouldn''t have had the chance to vent like this. "Enough, let''s go," Lin Tian nodded and said. "What about them?" Shen Xiaohui pointed at Qin Jian and the others on the ground. "Do you still care if they die? While the cops haven''t arrived yet, of course we should hurry up and leave. You don''t want to go have tea at the police station, do you?" Lin Tian said, rolling his eyes. "No, let''s hurry then." Shen Xiaohui glanced around and followed Lin Tian out of the hall. At the bar, Lin Tian asked the receptionist for a private room, then he and Shen Xiaohui entered it. "Brother-in-law, what are we going to do next?" Shen Xiaohui asked Lin Tian enthusiastically, his mood improved after venting his emotions, and he was no longer so timid. "What else can we do here? Of course, find some girls for a massage and chat about life," Lin Tian said with a sleazy smile. "Isn''t that bad?" Shen Xiaohui blushed when he heard they were going to find girls. Although he was eager to lose his virginity, he hadn''t really considered hiring girls. "Do you still want to escape the virgin realm?" Lin Tian looked at him with contempt. Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire "Yes." Shen Xiaohui. "Then stop talking nonsense, hurry up and ask the receptionist to call a bunch of girls in here for us to pick from," Lin Tian said excitedly, it was his first time as well. "Brother-in-law, I, I need to use the restroom," Shen Xiaohui heard Lin Tian telling him to call the receptionist and suddenly backed down, holding his stomach and looking embarrassed. "Damn, that''s all the guts you have? When do I ever see you go to the restroom when you''re watching Island Country romance movies?" Lin Tian scolded, rolling his eyes. "Go, go, go... and remember to call someone when you come back in." Shen Xiaohui ''okay''ed and left the room. About two minutes later, he rushed back in frantically. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Brother, brother-in-law... something bad happened," Shen Xiaohui called out, panting. "Come on, it''s just calling a few girls. Do you need to be like this?" Lin Tian sighed as he saw Shen Xiaohui panting. "No, it''s not that, Mei Xue is in trouble," Shen Xiaohui took a breath and still stuttered a bit. "Mei Xue is in trouble?" Lin Tian looked dumbfounded. I told you to call girls, how did Mei Xue end up in trouble? What does that have to do with this? "Yes, I just heard in the restroom that someone is planning to drug Mei Xue, then do something to her, to her..." Shen Xiaohui blushed and couldn''t continue, but his meaning was very clearsomeone intended to molest Mei Xue. "Oh, then?" Lin Tian said indifferently. "We need to rescue her quickly," Shen Xiaohui said urgently. "Why?" Lin Tian looked at Shen Xiaohui playfully. "I heard from your sister that Mei Xue hasn''t been nice to you, and you''re actually scared of her. Isn''t it good that she''s in trouble now? And you still want to save her?" "Brother-in-law, stop asking why, let''s just hurry and save her," hearing Lin Tian still talking like this, Shen Xiaohui''s face grew even more anxious, sweat even appearing on his forehead as he urged. "No, you don''t even have a reason, why should I save her? You think I''m a firefighter? If you want to save her, go do it yourself," Lin Tian shook his head and refused. "I like her," Shen Xiaohui suddenly yelled. "Brother-in-law, I like her, please, go save her." Chapter 404 - 376 Wang Zhenyus Anger "..." Lin Tian was momentarily startled upon hearing the words, then burst into laughter. "Hahaha... No way? You actually like Mei Xue, even though she''s always been bullying you?" Discover exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire "Brother-in-law, stop laughing. Let''s hurry and save her," Shen Xiaohui''s face turned a slight red, but due to his worry for Mei Xue, he couldn''t help but urge him on. "All right, all right, since she is the woman of your heart, I''ll go save her," Lin Tian said with a laugh. "I can''t believe you have such a taste, actually liking abuse." "..." Shen Xiaohui. Box 233, this was the room Shen Xiaohui had mentioned. Arriving at the door, Lin Tian opened it bluntlykicking it open with a loud ''bang''. Looking inside, Mei Xue was indeed there. Her face was flushed, her clothes disheveled. Clearly, those who had drugged her had already made their move; if Lin Tian and the others had come a bit later, she might have been completely undressed. The people inside were also startled by the door being kicked open, then immediately began cursing. "Damn, who is it? Who dares to interrupt this young master''s good time? Want to die?" Looking at the person who was speaking, a wicked smile curved up on Lin Tian''s lips. Unexpectedly, it was a familiar faceit was Wu Xiang, whom he had scolded yesterday together with Shen Mengyi at the Fragrant Skies restaurant. "Tsk tsk... What a coincidence, Young Master Wu, I didn''t expect to see you again," Lin Tian said with a smile. "Is it you?" Wu Xiang was shocked to see that it was Lin Tian, then his expression darkened. "Isn''t it me? Young Master Wu, what are you doing here? Having fun without even inviting me, you''re really not a good friend. We had such a good time yesterday," Lin Tian said in a familiar tone, as if he were close friends with Wu Xiang. "..." Wu Xiang''s expression became even uglier. Damn it, you still have the nerve to talk about yesterday? Having a good time, my ass, I was slapped. "Oh, isn''t this Mei Xue? Mengyi just called me looking for her, saying she wanted to hang out. Unexpectedly, I bumped into her here," Lin Tian turned his gaze to Mei Xue, then nudged Shen Xiaohui. "What are you standing around for? Go help Mei Xue and take her to your sister, she''s looking for her right now." "Oh, oh... Yes, brother-in-law," Shen Xiaohui nodded and was about to help Mei Xue away, but Wu Xiang wouldn''t allow it. Damn it, not only do you barge in uninvited, but you also want to take someone with you? Am I invisible? Did you even ask me? "Wait, you can''t take her away," Wu Xiang stepped in front of Shen Xiaohui and said coldly. Today he finally found an opportunity to make a move on Mei Xue; he couldn''t just let it slide. "What do you mean, Young Master Wu? I''ve already said Mengyi is waiting for Mei Xue. What are you trying to do by blocking the way?" Lin Tian''s expression remained unchanged as he spoke to Wu Xiang. "Heh... You think I''d believe that? No matter what your reasons are today, I won''t let you take her away. Moreover, I''m not familiar with you. This is my private room. Get lost, or I won''t be polite," Wu Xiang said with a cold sneer. "Since you''re making yourself this clear, I can''t bother wasting words with you. I really am going to take her away today," Lin Tian said firmly. "Hmph, you really think you''re someone important? Let me tell you, this is Tianchuan City, our territory. It would only take one word from us to play you to death. I''d advise you to be smart about this, or you might not make it out," Wu Xiang looked down on Lin Tian as he spoke. "Are you threatening me?" Lin Tian stared at him with half-closed eyes, his gaze very indifferent, making it hard to guess what he was thinking. "That''s right, I am the authority here...." "Bang!" Before Wu Xiang could finish his words, Lin Tian had already rushed forward and punched him in the abdomen. The immense pain distorted his face with agony, and he clutched his stomach, his previously arrogant demeanor nowhere to be seen. "What I hate most is being threatened by others. You dared to threaten me right to my face; I must say, you''re quite brave," Lin Tian said disdainfully, looking at Wu Xiang, then turned to Shen Xiaohui. "What are you waiting for? Quickly take your sweetheart and leave." sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Thinking of leaving? You beat someone on my turf and think you can just walk away? Aren''t you underestimating me a bit too much?" At that moment, a group of people suddenly walked in from the door, among them was Wang Zhenyu, but he was following a rather fat man, and it was he who had just spoken. "Oh, Brother Wang is here too," Lin Tian said with a smile, looking at Wang Zhenyu. "You know Young Master Wang?" Tiger saw Lin Tian greeting Wang Zhenyu and his face showed a puzzled expression. "Know him? Of course, I do," Wang Zhenyu said, looking at Lin Tian with a face full of hatred, then sarcastically said to Lin Tian. "It seems you''re everywhere." "Haha, I was wondering the same, how come I run into you everywhere, Young Master Wang?" Lin Tian replied cheerfully, unbothered. "Brother-in-Law, what should we do now?" Shen Xiaohui, seeing they were surrounded, asked anxiously, his face turning pale. "Brother-in-law? You actually call him brother-in-law?" Wang Zhenyu, upon seeing Shen Xiaohui calling Lin Tian ''brother-in-law,'' his face suddenly twisted ferociously. Shen Xiaohui, being Shen Mengyi''s cousin, was naturally known to him, and he had even thought about bribing him before, but it ended in failure. Now, hearing Shen Xiaohui call Lin Tian ''brother-in-law,'' did this not mean that Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi were together? This ignited a powder keg in his heart, causing an uncontrollable eruption. "Lin Tian, it seems you really have a death wish, daring to challenge my patience over and over again," Wang Zhenyu said, his face cold as he stared at Lin Tian. "Haha... challenge your patience?" Lin Tian looked at Wang Zhenyu, who had made his stance extremely clear, and dropped his smiling fa?ade. "Are you even worthy?" "Tiger, kill him. I want him gone from Tianchuan City, let him see what happens when he crosses me, Wang Zhenyu," Wang Zhenyu said to the fatty middle-aged man. "Leave it to me. This punk dared to mess with Young Master Wang, I''ll make sure he won''t get away with it," Tiger nodded and chuckled, then shouted to his underlings. "Did you hear that? Go take care of this kid." "Yes, boss," a few men responded with a nod, then stepped forward and said to Lin Tian disdainfully. "Kid, just die quietly, I''ll be gentle." "Brother, brother-in-law?" Shen Xiaohui saw these men surrounding them, his face suddenly turning pale. These men were all tall and muscular, clearly not easy to deal with, much tougher than Qin Jian and his gang. Lin Tian had easily handled Qin Jian, but could he deal with these people? Fear began to grip his heart. "You think these trash can deal with me? Wang Zhenyu, it seems you still haven''t learned," Lin Tian said, seeing the men closing in, a look of disdain appeared on his face, and then he rushed forward. Chapter 405 - 377 Evenly Matched Forces "Looking for death." Several burly men saw Lin Tian daring to charge at them and showed contempt on their faces. They reached out, attempting to grab him. "Heh heh... Mr. Wang can rest assured that with their strength, dealing with this kid will be a piece of cake," Tiger said with a laugh, looking at Wang Zhenyu, utterly disregarding Lin Tian. However, as soon as he finished his sentence, he heard cries of pain from his men. He turned around and was immediately met with the sight of his praised subordinates laid out on the ground by Lin Tian, while Lin Tian himself stood there unharmed. "How is this possible?" Tiger shouted in disbelief. His eyes were filled with incredulity as he looked at Lin Tian. How did this kid do it? Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To think his own men were not ordinary thugs, but skilled fighters retired from the military. Even the security guards from security companies were no match for them, and now they had been taken down by a teenage brat like Lin Tian. What a joke. "Seems like your guys aren''t up to much," Lin Tian said, looking at Tiger with a playful expression on his face. Discover more stories at My Virtual Library Empire "Kid, I didn''t expect you had some skill, easily taking down my men," Tiger said, his face darkening. "But don''t forget, this is my turf, and it only takes one word from me to deal with you." "Oh? Is that so?" Lin Tian said with a flippant tone, raising an eyebrow. "With these losers?" "Arrogant. When I first started out, you didn''t even know where you were," Tiger said, his eyes becoming colder as he looked at Lin Tian''s dismissive expression. He took off his clothes and said to Lin Tian, "Let me finish you personally." "The result will be the same," Lin Tian said as he watched Tiger charging towards him. The Ox Power Technique Ability instantly activated. He was planning to end the fight with one punch and then leave because the drug in Mei Xue''s system had taken effect. She was lying on Shen Xiaohui in a daze, even tugging at her own clothes incessantly. "Bring it on." Seeing Lin Tian''s punch coming, Tiger also threw out a punch while shouting. Boom! The two punches collided, producing a thunderous sound, and Tiger''s body staggered backwards several steps. Tiger felt a piercing pain in his fist and his face turned to astonishment. He couldn''t believe that Lin Tian''s punch was so powerful, and that he had been overpowered. Lin Tian, watching Tiger only step back a few times, also felt unsettled. He had activated the Ox Power Technique Ability with that punch, yet it had only made the man take a few steps backsomething that never happened in normal circumstances. "Again." Lin Tian suppressed his unrest and charged forward with another punch. "Hmph." Tiger snorted coldly and charged as well, but this time he didn''t meet Lin Tian''s punch head-on. As he nearly came into contact with Lin Tian''s fist, he suddenly stepped to the side, avoiding it, then struck a tricky blow towards Lin Tian''s armpit. This was one of the most vulnerable spots on the human body. If Lin Tian took this punch, he would certainly suffer. "Damn old fox," Lin Tian cursed in his heart as his Neural Response Speed Ability instantly activated, and he moved back to dodge the punch. Whoosh... Tiger missed his punch and his expression froze for a moment, obviously not expecting to miss. He also didn''t expect Lin Tian to be so fast, but he reacted swiftly, not discouraged by the miss, and pressed on attacking Lin Tian. Bam bam bam... The two of them exchanged blows, fighting over thirty moves in just a few seconds before breaking apart. "Old man, not bad at all, to have such strength," Lin Tian said, looking at Tiger with a gleeful expression. It had been a long time since he had felt an evenly matched struggle. This was the first time since gaining his superpower that he had faced an equal opponent. Until now, he had almost always crushed his opponents. It was fine at first, but later on, he began to feel the loneliness of a master. Imagine how it would feel if you were the only person with such ability in the world, with no competition, no one to confide in. Looking at Tiger, it was hard for him to believe that someone without superpower could have such strength. It was simply astonishing. But what he didn''t know was that Tiger was just as shocked. How could someone so young have such strength? Tiger had honed his strength in life-and-death situations. In his youth, he had spent his days in the foreign Underworld, walking the thin line between life and death. He had fought so many battles he couldn''t even count them. If not for an injury, he would probably still be in that dangerous and chaotic world. "You''re not bad either, the strongest young man I''ve seen in Huaxia," Tiger said, giving Lin Tian a cold look. "But that doesn''t give you the right to be arrogant." With that, Tiger charged again, his attacks becoming ruthless, aiming for Lin Tian''s vital spots with each strike, each one lethal. If it weren''t for Lin Tian''s quick speed, he might well have been killed by Tiger already. Thud thud... Despite this, Tiger''s rich experience prevailed, and Lin Tian still suffered surprise blows, sustaining several scratches. But facing such attacks didn''t throw Lin Tian into a panic; he even became excited. He could feel his strength improving, his combat experience growing. This was a prolonged battle. The two were evenly matched, trading blows back and forth. Lin Tian also managed to catch the rhythm from the initial chaos, becoming smoother. His offense and defense were exceptionally on point. This left Tiger in the midst of the fight feeling shocked. He could not believe Lin Tian''s learning ability was so frightening, becoming adept in as little as ten minutes. He was like a natural-born fighting machine. If he were thrown into the Underworld, he would surely be a terrifying presence. Panting... panting... When they finally separated, Tiger was breathing heavily, his face wet with sweat, his clothes long since soaked through. "Old man, it seems you''re finished," Lin Tian said to Tiger with a sneer. Though he had sweated a lot too, he was in much better shape than Tiger. "I can still kill you," Tiger said, his eyes filled with a cold glare. He had seen Lin Tian''s terrifying potential and had resolved to kill him. A person like this, once made an enemy, must be annihilated, or they would become an unfathomable disaster. "Is that so?" Lin Tian responded disdainfully. "Maybe you''ll be the one to die first?" "We''ll see at the end." As soon as he finished speaking, Tiger charged again. Chapter 406 - 378 Frenzy Potion Watching the tiger charge at him, Lin Tian didn''t show weakness. He threw a punch with all the might of the Ox Power Technique. "Boom..." As the punch landed, the sound reverberated. The tiger was sent retreating, continually dissipating the force of Lin Tian''s punch; but, how could Lin Tian miss such an opportunity? He closed in, relentlessly slamming his fists into the tiger, reversing the situation and suppressing him with such force that he couldn''t fight back. "Damn it, this kid is so fierce," Wang Zhenyu cursed inwardly as he watched Lin Tian dominate the tiger, his expression growing ugly. "So strong," Shen Xiaohui felt his blood boil on the other side. He hadn''t expected his cheap brother-in-law to be so formidable. Watching the two fight was like something out of a movie, more cinematic than the movies themselves. "Boom..." Lin Tian finally found his chance and landed a punch in the tiger''s chest, sending him flying. "Pfft..." The tiger spat out blood as he landed, his face turning red, followed by a pallid color, clearly drained of any strength to continue the fight. "Heh heh... It seems you''re the one dying faster," Lin Tian said with a hint of a smile as he saw the tiger vomit blood. "Hmph, don''t get too excited," the tiger said with a grim face. "I never thought I''d have to use this in my lifetime, but it seems today I must use it on you." He pressed on a piece of metal on his belt, which then slid aside to reveal a small vial the size of a finger, containing red liquid inside. "Bang!" The tiger snapped the vial open and poured the red liquid into his mouth. As the red liquid was ingested, the tiger''s complexion quickly turned rosy, his eyes growing blood-red, and a terrifying aura emanated from him. "Kid, forcing me to use the Frenzy Potion... I must say, you are quite impressive, but you will die all the same," the tiger said, his voice somewhat hoarse. Lin Tian watched the sudden change in the tiger with a more solemn expression. Although he didn''t know what the Frenzy Potion was that the other mentioned, the tiger''s current condition was evidently no small matter. "With just your defeated men? Don''t think you''re so amazing just because you''ve taken an aphrodisiac," Lin Tian retorted defiantly, his body tensed and ready to act at any moment. "Let me show you the power of the Frenzy Potion," the tiger didn''t bother with more talk. His body, like a charging rhinoceros, rushed toward Lin Tian, moving so fast that even Lin Tian, with his Neural Response Speed Ability activated, couldn''t react in time. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Boom..." Lin Tian was sent flying, crashing hard against a wall and spitting out a mouthful of blood. He looked at the tiger in disbeliefhow could he possess such strength? Feeling the pain in his chest, Lin Tian''s expression grew even grimmer. The tiger''s current strength was more than double what it had been before, which was incomprehensible. "Haha... Die, kid," the tiger roared arrogantly, his red eyes looking terrifying. With a sweep of his hand, he charged at Lin Tian again. "Damn it, what kind of aphrodisiac did this guy take to be so fierce?" Lin Tian cursed inwardly as he saw the tiger coming at him again, but he didn''t dare to take it lightly. The last charge had made him spit blood. If it happened again, wouldn''t that cost him his life? "Boom..." Lin Tian dodged, and the tiger''s fist hit the wall of the private room, immediately creating a hole in the wall, making everyone''s eyelids twitch. Such terrifying power. "Kid, think you''re so arrogant? How about you stop hiding?" Tiger sneered at Lin Tian after missing a punch. "Give me some of that drug you just took, and I''ll stop dodging." Lin Tian cursed back. "Hmph." Hearing that, Tiger snorted coldly. Did this kid think the Frenzy Potion was some cheap cabbage you could just pick up in the street? He himself had to leave the Underworld due to the injuries he sustained while acquiring that potionit was a matter of life and death. And this kid wants one too? Are you fucking kidding me? Charging forward, Tiger''s attacks were extremely vicious. Although Lin Tian dodged every time, the punched holes in the walls of the private room spoke volumes of their ferociousnessif one were to land on a person, they wouldn''t die, they''d be crippled. "Damn it, this is too passive." As he saw Tiger continually attacking, Lin Tian cursed inwardly. "Need to think of something." "Whoosh..." The sound of the fist whooshing by the ear once again, Lin Tian dodged to the side without hesitation. "Boom..." That punch hit the wall again. It didn''t fully connect with Lin Tian, but it grazed his cheek, leaving behind a red mark. "Hiss..." The sharp pain on his face made Lin Tian gasp. Suddenly, he realized he had abilities beyond just the Ox Power Technique and Superhuman Neural Response Speed. Besides these two, he had others, too. "Damn it, I''m so stupid for not thinking of this." A smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face as he berated himself inwardly. Normally in a fight, he relied on the Ox Power Technique and Neural Response Speed Ability, which had become a habit, thereby forgetting his other abilities that could also come in handy. Looking at Tiger with a mocking expression, Lin Tian said, "You''ve been hitting me for so long, now it''s my turn to hit back." "As if you could," Tiger said disdainfully, looking at Lin Tian. Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire "You''ll find out soon enough." Lin Tian revealed a devilish grin. Instead of backing away, he charged forward, using the Ox Power Technique to throw a powerful punch. "You''re seeking death." Tiger saw Lin Tian daring to exchange blows with him and bellowed as he too threw a punch. He had taken the Frenzy Potionhow could Lin Tian possibly be his match? This punch was sure to break his arm. "Thud..." But, to everyone''s astonishment, just when Tiger charged at Lin Tian, he suddenly tripped and face-planted on the ground. "Boom..." At that moment, Lin Tian''s punch also landed, hitting Tiger in the lower back. The force of the third level of the Ox Power Technique erupted suddenly. "Crack..." A crisp sound jolted everyone''s nerves. "Aaah..." Tiger suddenly let out an agonizing howlhis spine had been broken by Lin Tian''s punch. "Yo yo yo... how careless can you get, tripping while walking. That had to hurt," Lin Tian said, a smirk playing on his lips as he watched Tiger screaming in pain. "Come on, come at me for another three hundred rounds." "..." Everyone in the private room rolled their eyes. The hell they mean "tripped and it hurt"? You just broke the man''s bones, and you have the nerve to spout such blatant lies? Chapter 407 - 379: Mu Wanqing Talks Although they resented Lin Tian in their hearts, their eyes were filled with fear when they looked at him. The Tiger''s strength had been clear for all to see, yet he was no match for Lin Tian, which spoke volumes of Lin Tian''s terrifying power. Even though they didn''t understand why The Tiger had fallen just now, they knew none of them were a match for Lin Tian either. "Bang..." Although The Tiger had no fight left in him, Lin Tian clearly wasn''t ready to let him off. He punched The Tiger''s arm with a "crack," another crisp sound, then Lin Tian''s voice rang out. "Come on, stop playing dead, keep fighting me." "Bang..." "Damn it, get up..." "Bang..." "You bastard, you think you can just hit me and walk away?" "Bang bang bang..." Lin Tian punched and kicked The Tiger lying on the ground, a perfect image of a hooligan, causing onlookers to twitch at the corners of their mouths, while The Tiger had long since passed out from the pain. "Sister, brother-in-law, he''s already fainted." Shen Xiaohui could hardly bear to watch anymore and spoke up to remind him. "Oh... he''s fainted? This bastard is definitely faking it," Lin Tian said, feigning surprise, then kicked The Tiger a couple of times more before adding, "Forget it, I''ll be magnanimous and not hold it against you. But really, you could be an actor; your fainting act was so convincing I almost believed it." "..." Shen Xiaohui turned his face away, not wanting to look at Lin Tian anymore. It was too embarrassing. "Heh heh... Brother Wang, you seemed to want me to disappear just now." Lin Tian suddenly turned his gaze toward Wang Zhenyu and said. "What do you want to do?" Faced with Lin Tian, Wang Zhenyu might have looked uneasy, but he wasn''t scared. As a young master of the Wang Family, if Lin Tian dared to do anything to him, the Wang Family wouldn''t let him off. "What do I want to do?" Lin Tian looked at Wang Zhenyu with a mischievous smile beginning to form and said, "People who go against me usually end up one way, and that''s as dead bodies." "Do you dare do it?" Wang Zhenyu, full of arrogance, didn''t take Lin Tian''s words seriously at all. "Bang..." Without warning, Lin Tian punched Wang Zhenyu in the abdomen and said, "What do you think?" "You actually dare to hit me." Wang Zhenyu bent over, clutching his abdomen, and shouted with a ferocious expression. "So what if I hit you?" Lin Tian sneered. "If it weren''t for Mengyi''s sake, do you believe I''d kill you right now?" "Bang..." With another kick landing on Wang Zhenyu, sending him tumbling to the ground, Lin Tian stopped looking at him and walked towards the exit of the private room. "Lin Tian, I won''t let you get away with this." Wang Zhenyu watched Lin Tian''s retreating figure and shouted with a vengeful expression. At the entrance of Emperor Sky Leisure Club, Shen Xiaohui hugged Mei Xue and said, "Brother-in-law, where are we heading next?" "To a hotel," Lin Tian answered succinctly. "Ah... what, what do you want to do?" Hearing Lin Tian say that, Shen Xiaohui looked at him with suspicion and said, "Don''t you dare do anything to Mei Xue, or I''ll tell my sister." "..." Lin Tian broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this, what on earth was this kid thinking? "I meant you two go to a hotel," he glared at Shen Xiaohui fiercely and said irritably. "Ah... isn''t that inappropriate?" Upon hearing this, Shen Xiaohui was taken aback again and his face turned red as he said. "What''s so bad about it?" Lin Tian rolled his eyes. "Don''t you like her? Do you really want to waste such a good opportunity?" "But, but this is taking advantage of someone''s vulnerability," Shen Xiaohui said with a troubled expression. "You? Taking advantage of vulnerability?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian looked at him with disdain. "No offense, but I bet even if Mei Xue were drugged, it''d be her on top, you on the bottom." "..." Shen Xiaohui. "What are you dilly-dallying for? Hurry up, the hotel is right across the street. Go by yourself, I''m heading back first," Lin Tian said impatiently. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Just by myself?" Hearing that Lin Tian was leaving, Shen Xiaohui asked nervously. "What? You want me to watch from the side?" Lin Tian suddenly cracked a sleazy smile. "Didn''t know you were into that kind of thing." "..." Shen Xiaohui. "I''ll go by myself then." Shen Xiaohui silently scorned Lin Tian in his heart, then carried Mei Xue to the hotel, while Lin Tian walked alone on the streets, ready to head back to the villa first. What might happen between Shen Xiaohui and Mei Xue, that was not something he could guess. Mei Xue had been drugged by Wu Xiang; that much needed to be resolved, but as for how... heh-heh, you know. Anyway, Lin Tian had never heard of any aphrodisiac that had an antidote. Walking down the street, Lin Tian reflected on his battle with the Tiger, finding much to think about. He had been too full of himself before, always feeling invincible in the world. But now it seemed that was not the case. The Tiger, a man with no superpower, had managed to fight on par with him, which meant there were certainly others out there. Especially the potion the Tiger had taken at the end, it was terrifying. If Lin Tian hadn''t used his Anti-Gravity Ability, he might not have been his match. "The world is vast, and I''ve been too narrow-minded," Lin Tian couldn''t help but sigh inwardly. Returning to the villa, the first person Lin Tian saw was Mu Wanqing, to whom he politely greeted, "Hello, Auntie." "Hmm, Lin, weren''t you and Xiaohui out together? How come you''re back alone, where''s Xiaohui?" Mu Wanqing asked with a smile. "Xiaohui said he had some things to take care of, he told me to come back first," Lin Tian replied with a smile. "This child, how could he do that?" Upon hearing this, a hint of annoyance crossed Mu Wanqing''s face. "When I see him, I will have to speak with him properly." "It''s all right, Xiaohui is quite responsible. It was me who told him there''s no need to see me off," Lin Tian said, shaking his hand. "Do you have time for a chat with Auntie?" Mu Wanqing asked suddenly, looking at Lin Tian. "Ah...? Alright, of course," Lin Tian responded, caught a bit off guard, but quickly nodded and sat down. "Auntie, what would you like to talk about?" "Nothing much, just talking casually. You don''t need to be so tense," Mu Wanqing said gently, noticing Lin Tian''s anxiety. Enjoy new adventures from My Virtual Library Empire "I''m not tense, not tense..." Lin Tian said against his true feelings, but the cold sweat beading on his forehead betrayed him. "Let''s talk about Mengyi. I can tell she really likes you, and you? Do you like her too?" Mu Wanqing started. "Like," Lin Tian blurted out reflexively. But then, realizing he was speaking to Mengyi''s mother, he began to explain, "Auntie, don''t get me wrong. I meant that Mengyi is so beautiful, anyone would like her. We''re just ordinary friends." "You don''t need to explain so hastily. Auntie understands how these things work. I can tell what you''re thinking," Mu Wanqing chuckled at Lin Tian''s eagerness to explain. "My asking doesn''t mean I disapprove of you two being together." Chapter 408 - 380: Do You Know Where You Went Wrong? "..." Lin Tian revealed a wry smile at the corner of his mouth. The more he explained, the darker the situation seemed. It was better not to say anything at all, he thought as he looked at Mu Wanqing, waiting for her to continue. "Lin, what do you think of Mengyi as a girl?" Mu Wanqing asked, looking at Lin Tian. "She''s great, Mengyi is beautiful and generous, also easy to get along with, and kind to everyone," Lin Tian replied without hesitation. "There are a lot of people at school who like her." "That''s only one side of it. What I''m talking about is Mengyi''s character," Mu Wanqing said, shaking her head as she listened to Lin Tian. "Her character? Gentle, generous, easy to get along withisn''t that right?" Lin Tian was startled and seemed somewhat at a loss about what Mu Wanqing was trying to say. "You should know why Mengyi went to Wu''an City to attend university, shouldn''t you?" Mu Wanqing asked with a smile, noticing Lin Tian''s perplexed expression. "Yes, I heard it was because of Wang Zhenyu," Lin Tian nodded. "And do you know how big of a dispute Mengyi had with her family before she went to Wu''an City?" Mu Wanqing''s face showed a flicker of pity. "I''m not very sure about that," Lin Tian said, his face again revealing a wry smile. He wasn''t a worm in Shen Mengyi''s heart, how could he know such things? But soon, he learned about these things, as Mu Wanqing recounted the story of Shen Mengyi before she left for Wu''an City. It turned out that Shen Mengyi''s move to Wu''an City wasn''t just because she disliked Wang Zhenyu; it was a more severe case of fleeing a marriage. She initially refused upon learning that Wang Zhenyu and her father, Shen Zhe, had proposed marriage to her. However, Shen Zhe, valuing the benefits involved, ignored Shen Mengyi''s opposition and agreed without hesitation. And Mengyi, being a girl with a strong will, chose to run away from home when she knew her opposition had no effect. Her family only found out she was in Wu''an City afterward. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Indeed, a girl deserving of pity," Lin Tian mused, then looked into Mu Wanqing''s eyes, puzzled. "Auntie, why are you telling me this...?" "Hehe... I can see that Mengyi''s feelings for you are different, so I hope you''ll take good care of her in the future," Mu Wanqing said with a smile. "Don''t worry, Auntie, Mengyi and I are friends. As long as it''s something I can help with, I certainly won''t shirk it," Lin Tian assured her, though he felt something strange inside. Why did it feel like she was entrusting someone to his care? "Well, that''s a relief," Mu Wanqing said, seeing Lin Tian''s assurance. A relieved smile appeared on her face as she stood up and left. Lin Tian was left feeling baffled but didn''t think too much about it. Shaking his head, he returned to his room to get some good rest. The fight with the tiger had drained a lot of his energy today. Lying in bed, Lin Tian fell asleep quickly. When he woke up the next day, he heard Shen Mengyi knocking on the door. Lin Tian opened his somewhat groggy eyes. "Wait... I''ll be right there." Lin Tian yawned and said, then got up to open the door, looking at Shen Mengyi who stood at the doorstep and asked, "Big sister, what''s up?" "Big sister, do I look that old?" Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes at Lin Tian calling her ''big sister'', and then proceeded to ask, "Weren''t you out with Xiaohui yesterday? Why hasn''t he returned yet? What did you guys do?" "That kid sure knows how to stir up trouble," Lin Tian said, a wicked curve appearing on his lips as he heard that Shen Xiaohui hadn''t returned yet. "What are you smirking about? Did you guys do something shady, and now Xiaohui is too scared to come home?" Shen Mengyi asked, her skin crawling at the smile Lin Tian suddenly flashed. "..." Lin Tian''s forehead creased with lines of frustration as he looked at Shen Mengyi and said helplessly, "Can''t you think of something positive? What do you mean by us doing something shady? Are we those kinds of people? Even if Xiaohui is unreliable, don''t you trust me?" "Just because you''re involved, I don''t trust it." Hearing Lin Tian claim he was reliable, Shen Mengyi gave him a contemptuous look. "" Lin Tian. ... Heyi Grand Hotel. This was the hotel where Shen Xiaohui and Mei Xue had checked in the day before, but now Shen Xiaohui''s day was not going as well as Lin Tian had imagined. He was kneeling in a corner of the room with his feet on the keyboard, facing the wall in penitence, his face bruised and swollen, clearly having been beaten severely. "Shhh shhh" The sound of water splashing came from the bathroom, and through the glass, Shen Xiaohui could make out the contours of a blurred, naked body. "Gulp" He couldn''t help but swallow, but that movement pulled at the wounds on his face, causing him to grimace in pain. His eyes suddenly filled with resentment as he said, "Brother-in-law, is this what you meant by only idiots pass up a good deal? Sure, I took the deal, but you didn''t tell me I''d get beaten up." "" As it turned out, when Shen Xiaohui brought Mei Xue into the room the day before, the drugs in her system finally peaked, and she could no longer resist, instantly pushing Shen Xiaohui down. This infuriated Shen Xiaohui because, as he had told Lin Tian, he really did end up beneath Mei Xue. Filled with the desire to turn the tables and take charge, Shen Xiaohui decided to resist, trying to push her back, but a salted fish is still a salted fish, and even flipping over wouldn''t change anythinglet alone the fact that he couldn''t flip at all. After several attempts, Shen Xiaohui always ended up failing, and finally, he gave up. Looking at Mei Xue riding on top of him, he consoled himself with a teary eye, admitting sadly to himself. Life is just one big assault. If you can''t resist, then just bear it silently. Of course, that wasn''t the worst of it. After their commotion, they both lay down and fell asleep on the bed, but Shen Xiaohui''s nightmare began when he awoke. Firstly, Mei Xue was a fierce girl. Seeing herself naked, she didn''t say a word, grabbed Shen Xiaohui, and gave him a good beating. Then, after making him tell her the whole story, she ordered him to kneel on the keyboard in the corner and reflect on where he had gone wrong. "Click" The bathroom door suddenly opened, and Mei Xue emerged wrapped in a bath towel. Her bare shoulders were exposed, and droplets of water trickled through her hair. Perhaps the water had been too hot, as her cheeks were flushed, making her look incredibly enticing. "Gulp" Shen Xiaohui''s eyes widened at the sight, his throat moving up and down as he swallowed. "What are you looking at? Do you know where you went wrong?" Mei Xue stared at Shen Xiaohui gulping and glared fiercely at him before she barked loudly. "I, I know." Shen Xiaohui quickly averted his gaze upon hearing her and spoke in a small voice. "Then spit it out, where did you go wrong?" Mei Xue sat on the edge of the bed, exuding the air of a queen. Chapter 409 - 381: Mirror Breaking "I, I" Shen Xiaohui''s mind was spinning a hundred times a minute, trying to figure out where he went wrong, when suddenly he remembered something Lin Tian had once told him. Women always like strong men. With that, he thought he had an answer, and with resolve in his eyes, he spoke. "I shouldn''t have been on the bottom yesterday. I should have been on top." "Bang." As soon as the words were out, Shen Xiaohui was kicked to the ground by Mei Xue, who looked at him with a flushed face and scolded, "How dare you, Shen Xiaohui? Flirting with me like that, do you have a death wish?" After saying that, she pounced on him and beat him up mercilessly. Shen Xiaohui, clutching his head, kept cursing Lin Tian in his mind for deceiving him and for trusting him so much. ... In the next few days, Lin Tian did nothing but eat, as if his daily mission was to go out and indulge in the culinary delights of Tianchuan City, with the determination to experience everything the city had to offer. However, this morning, just as Lin Tian got out of bed and checked his phone, he received a text message sent from He Qianqian''s number, which forced him to rush back to Wu''an City in a hurry. He Qianqian had been kidnapped; the message was sent by the kidnapper. After informing Shen Mengyi and the others, Lin Tian boarded the earliest flight back to Wu''an City. On the plane, Lin Tian''s gaze was icy and determined. Someone dared to kidnap He Qianqian, and he would not let that person off, no matter who they were. At the same time, Lin Tian began speculating about who could have kidnapped He Qianqian. Zhang Ya? Or the Li Family? It seemed that his biggest enemies were these two right now. After getting off the plane, Lin Tian immediately hurried to the location mentioned in the text message; Tianma Seaport. This was an abandoned port in Wu''an City, located in a secluded place, indeed a suitable spot for a kidnapping. "I''m here, come out." Lin Tian walked into Tianma Seaport and called into the interior. "Oh you arrived a bit faster than I expected, it seems you really care about this woman," a man suddenly appeared on the abandoned dock and said. "How is He Qianqian?" Lin Tian asked the man. "Don''t worry, she''s fine. Look, isn''t she right over there?" The man pointed to the deck of another ship not far away. Indeed, He Qianqian was there, tied to the mast, her mouth taped shut and unable to speak. When Lin Tian looked over, He Qianqian also saw him. On the deck, He Qianqian kept shaking her head at him, signaling for him to leave quickly. "Huff" Lin Tian exhaled a breath of air. Seeing He Qianqian unharmed, he once again focused his attention on the man on the deck in front of him and said, "Who exactly are you? It seems I don''t recall offending any foreigners." Yes, the man standing on the deck was a foreigner, with his golden hair and a tall, straight nose, looking quite handsome. However, Lin Tian was a man, not one to swoon over him, and his expression was cold and stern. "Heh heh Lin Tian, have you forgotten me so quickly?" At that moment, another person walked out onto the deck, and Lin Tian looked at her with a dark and terrible gaze, whispering. "It''s you, Zhang Ya." Indeed, the person who came was Zhang Ya, and the other was Albert Kruger. "And us." Several people emerged from the deck where He Qianqian was, each holding a steel knife, looking fierce and formidable. "Who are you guys?" Lin Tian''s eyes flickered with confusion as he looked at the new group of people. "You haven''t forgotten the Li Family, have you?" Li Xiong said with a ferocious look, clutching the steel knife. "To offend the Li Family is to doom yourself without a place to be buried." "So it''s you garbage." Hearing Li Xiong claim affiliation with the Li Family, Lin Tian''s face showed a trace of disdain. Although he did not know why they were with Zhang Ya, he still did not take them seriously. The real threat he felt came from the foreignerLin Tian sensed danger emanating from him. "Damn it, who did you call garbage?" Li Xiong, hearing Lin Tian call them trash, turned extremely ugly and placed the steel knife against He Qianqian''s throat. "Believe it or not, I will kill this wench right now." "If you dare hurt her, I guarantee you will die." Lin Tian''s expression turned icy cold as he saw Li Xiong put the knife to He Qianqian''s neck. His aura sank as he prepared to act and rescue He Qianqian, but at that moment, Albert blocked his path. "Don''t be so agitated, your opponent is me." "Get out of the way." Lin Tian''s mind was all on He Qianqian. He punched toward Albert, aiming to knock him aside, but he had underestimated Albert. The punch posed no threat at all, and Albert effortlessly caught it. "I didn''t expect you to have reached the Mirror Breaking level already," Albert said, catching Lin Tian''s punch and revealing a look of surprise. "No wonder Ya is no match for you." "Mirror Breaking?" Lin Tian did not understand what Albert was talking about, but he was equally shocked. The punch he had thrown contained all the power of his Ox Power Technique, yet it had been easily caught, a first for him. Lin Tian''s gaze towards Albert became even more solemn. This man was indeed very dangerous. "Still, you won''t be a match for me," Albert said with a casual smile creeping on his lips. "Because I''ve already half-stepped into the Condensation Realm." After saying this, he stretched out his palm, which was surprisingly covered in a layer of metal. "Boom" Albert punched towards Lin Tian, forcing him to retreat, and Lin Tian looked at the bloody hole in his own fist in shock. Albert''s punch was not particularly heavy, but it emitted a sharp metallic quality, piercing through his flesh upon impact. "You''re too weak, just accept your death," Albert said, looking at the blood flowing from Lin Tian''s fist as he charged again. His strikes were extremely fierce, forcing Lin Tian to dodge rather than confront the blows head-on. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What mainly concerned Lin Tian was Albert''s terrifying metallic penetrative power, which he admitted he could not withstand. "Whoosh whoosh" Albert''s fists swiped past Lin Tian''s body, the whooshing sound of the wind echoed ominously close to his ears. A direct hit would certainly be more than just a scrape. Watching Lin Tian suffer a bloody wound from Albert''s punch, Li Xiong couldn''t help but break out in a cold sweat on the deck, realizing just how lucky he had been to have attacked Zhang Ya and yet lived. Zhang Ya, too, was shocked as she watched Albert overpower Lin Tian. It was beyond her expectations that Albert could have half-stepped into the Condensation Realm so quickly. He had only reached Mirror Breaking when she had left Europe; how much time had passed? Mirror Breaking and Condensation Realm are classifications of superpowered individuals'' strength. Preceding those stages is Mirror Opening, and following them is the Fusion Realm. These were things Zhang Ya only learned after meeting Albert. Chapter 410 - 382 Its Not Over Yet ``` In the superpowered individual community, there is a common designation; they are called Spiritual Warriors. Only the uninformed refer to them as superpowered individuals. The Realm division of these four Spiritual Warriors was classified by scientists engaged in the study of Spirit Martial arts. In their research, some Spiritual Warriors are born with powers, some are awakened later in life, and others obtain their abilities through external objects. In this process, ordinary physical transformations are called opening and wielding, so the first Realm is named Mirror Opening. When strength can be utilized to a certain extent, to break walls and shatter stones, it''s called Mirror Breaking. As for the Condensation Realm, it is like Albert''s ability to condense one''s attribute superpower into a physical object, substantially increasing the attack power, which is called the Condensation Realm. The final, most unfathomable Realm is the Fusion Realm, where one''s own domain is opened, a domain that belongs to the Spiritual Warrior himself. In this domain, the Spiritual Warrior is the supreme ruler. This is the Fusion Realm. "How can he be so strong?" Lin Tian looked at the blood streaming from several places on his body, his face grave as he stared at Albert. This was the strongest opponent he had ever encountered, without exception. "Hehe... What''s wrong? Can''t take it anymore? Are you trembling because you feel the gap between us?" Albert looked at Lin Tian''s disheveled state and laughed arrogantly. Compared to Lin Tian, his condition was exceptionally good, without a single scratch on his body, save for a few wrinkles on his clothes from the recent fight. "You such a piece of trash, I can kill you in minutes. I was just going easy on you," Lin Tian said defiantly, though he was at a disadvantage. Especially since He Qianqian was still in their hands; he couldn''t afford to lose this fight. "Really? Then let me see your strength," Albert said mockingly, a sneer appearing at the corner of his mouth. "I''ll kill you right now." Lin Tian''s body suddenly surged forward, his god-level reaction speed and Ox Power Technique both erupting at full force. "Just a dying struggle, a mayfly shaking a tree, how can it compete with the sun and the moon?" Albert watched as Lin Tian charged, his body vibrating to form a thin layer of metallic protection and clashing with Lin Tian. "Clang, clang, clang..." Lin Tian''s speed was extremely fast, with nine punches and six kicks in a second, but against Albert''s metallic protection, they were useless, merely rippling against it without being able to break through. Even though it was just a thin layer of protection, as fragile as paper. "Is this what you called killing me?" Albert looked mockingly at Lin Tian who was furiously attacking. "You''re as weak as a mouse." "Bang..." He punched Lin Tian in the abdomen, blasting him away. "Spurt..." Lin Tian spat out a mouthful of blood in mid-air. But it wasn''t over yet; Albert, not slower than Lin Tian, flashed before him and drove his knee into Lin Tian''s waist before he even hit the ground. "Crack..." A crisp sound came from the abandoned harborthe sound of Lin Tian''s spine breaking. "Wah..." Lin Tian vomited another mouthful of blood and then collapsed powerlessly to the ground. Watching Lin Tian fall, Albert burst into laughter. He turned to Zhang Ya and said, "Ya, look, I avenged you, this kid is already..." "Boom... It''s not over yet." But before he could finish his sentence, he was suddenly struck from behind, thrown forward, and crashed to the ground. "FUCK..." Albert scrambled up from the ground, cursing as he looked at Lin Tian, who had risen again, shock filling his heart. How was this possible? How could this kid still stand? He had clearly broken his spine just now. It would be fortunate to survive such an injury, yet now he was standing again, which was unscientific. Even a Spiritual Warrior of the Condensation Realm shouldn''t be able to do so. If it weren''t for the blood all over Lin Tian, he would have suspected that he wasn''t really hurt at all. "How is this possible?" Li Xiong and Zhang Ya exclaimed in unison when they saw Lin Tian surprisingly stand up, their faces incredulous. They had seen with their own eyes how badly Lin Tian was injured. Such injuries would render any normal person unable to stand again, yet Lin Tian stood up, defying all common sense. "It''s not over yet." Lin Tian glared coldly at Albert. He didn''t care about the thoughts of others. He had indeed been severely injured and had been unable to stand, but he used some Supernatural Points and the Supernatural Ability System to exchange for a healing potion, which allowed him to stand up again. Now, he only had two Supernatural Points left. "Hehe... Although I don''t know how you got up, it doesn''t matter. You''re still no match for me," Albert said after his surprise, a cold smile forming on his face. "You think you can break my defense?" "You won''t know until you hit it." Lin Tian burst out, his fists covered in flames, resembling a burning torch, a sight to behold. "Clang..." His punch hit Albert''s metallic protection, making a metallic clang sound. "What? How could you possibly..." Albert was shocked to see the flames covering Lin Tian''s fist, mistaking it for him reaching the Condensation Realm. But when his fist struck his metallic protection, he laughed again. "You scared me there. I thought you had reached the Condensation Realm. Turns out you simply possess fire control ability," Albert said. "Hmph..." Lin Tian snorted coldly without answering, continuing the attack. He really had used his Fire Control Ability, covering his fists with flames to increase their lethality, but the result wasn''t as desired. He still could not break through Albert''s metallic protection. "Clang, clang, clang..." Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Punches hit Albert''s metallic protection, echoing with the sound of metal strikes. But Albert looked relaxed, controlling his metallic protection and sporadically counterattacking, putting Lin Tian on the defense, forcing him not to stop for a moment. "You surprise me; you can use three abilities simultaneouslyspeed, strength, and fire." Albert looked at Lin Tian with a teasing expression. "But that''s not your good fortune. That only turns you into a cripple. A person''s abilities are not the more the better, as it only makes breakthroughs harder. Like you, your strength has reached Mirror Breaking, but your speed and fire are only at Mirror Opening. If your speed and fire don''t reach Mirror Breaking, your strength will never break through to the Condensation Realm." "Blah, blah... Has anyone ever told you that you talk too much?" Lin Tian was annoyed by Albert''s incessant chatter. Although he didn''t understand what he was talking about, one thing was certain, this bastard was again calling him trash. ``` Chapter 411 - 383: Desperate Fight What the hell are Mirror Breaking and Condensation Realm? He has never heard of them, of course, he didn''t care; his only concern now was to take down this foreigner. Moreover, he wasn''t limited to just speed, strength, and firethese three superpowers. "Clang... crack..." Yet another punch was thrown, hitting Albert''s metallic defense, and this time, a sound of shattering was heard, then Lin Tian saw a fine crack clearly appear on Albert''s metallic armor. His face couldn''t help but show delighthe had finally broken through that tough shell. "****... You''ve surprised me," Albert cursed as he saw the crack in his metal armor, then he dispelled the metallic protection and declared, "Let''s put an end to this farce." "Bang..." With a punch to Lin Tian''s face, he sent him flying into the air, and then kicked him into the ruins with a ''boom'' that echoed loudly. But it wasn''t over yet, Albert didn''t want a repeat of the last accident, he planned to cripple Lin Tian completely. He charged towards him once again. His hands, covered with a metallic, sharp sheen, landed punch after punch into Lin Tian''s chest. "Crack, crack..." The sounds of bones breaking continued unabated, and no one knew how many ribs were broken. He Qianqian, tied to the deck, watched Lin Tian being beaten so brutally that she couldn''t stop her tears from flowing as she cried out ''mmph mmph'', trying to say something, but her mouth was sealed with tape, rendering her speechless. "Boom..." After the final punch, Albert stopped, looking down at Lin Tian who was hanging by a thread, a disdainful smirk forming on his lips as he said, "One more thing I forgot to tell you, your abilities are truly trash. Apart from flame, the other two powers of speed and strength are something anyone can acquire, simply by continuously pushing their limits. It''s just that, compared to ordinary people, it''s much more difficult. Whereas we, the innate Spiritual Warriors, only need to improve our own strength and speed will automatically keep up." After saying this, he stepped on Lin Tian''s face and spat. After looking for a few seconds to confirm that Lin Tian really couldn''t stand up again, Albert finally turned back to face Zhang Ya and said, "Ya, I''ve finally dealt with this little bug." "Thud..." But as soon as his words fell, he was struck again, just like before, Lin Tian landed a punch on his lower back. "Who did you call a little bug?" Lin Tian said, covered in blood and looking fierce. Yes, he had used another healing potion, allowing his body to recover. "What? What the hell is going on?" Albert, seeing Lin Tian stand up again, felt on the verge of collapse. What on earth was happening? He had clearly made sure that guy was no more than half-alive, how could he possibly stand up again? God, are you playing with me? Not only was Albert shocked, but Li Xiong and Zhang Ya also had faces filled with fear. Does this kid have an Undying Body? They couldn''t help but think silently. Albert''s attack was enough to kill a person outright, yet Lin Tian strangely stood up once more. "How on earth did you do that?" Albert stared at Lin Tian, demanding an answer. "I''ll tell you after you''re dead," Lin Tian charged again, now truly seeming to have become an unbeatable cockroach, his face fearless. "Hmph, don''t think it''s a big deal just because you can stand up. If I can knock you down twice, I can knock you down thrice," Albert said with a murderous gaze, having decided to leave no room for Lin Tian to survive. The next time he knocked him down, he would cut off his head. He did not believe Lin Tian could stand up from that. "You can try." Lin Tian''s face was cold and stern as he faced Albert without daring to relax even slightly. If it weren''t for the Supernatural Points he still had to exchange for healing potions, he might already be dead. But even so, he still could not shrink back. He Qianqian, he must save her, she was his woman, and he absolutely couldn''t let her fall into Zhang Ya and their hands. "Then perish." Albert charged forward, striking with full force the moment he moved, exchanging punches and kicks with Lin Tian. Lin Tian did not show any weakness either. He completely took on the stance of defending an Undying Body, matching Albert blow for blow. Though the damage he sustained was greater, Albert was not having an easy time either. "Boom, bang..." Each of their hits landed on the other''s body, separating them after the exchange. Lin Tian''s face flushed red as he spat out blood, and so did Albert. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He glared at Lin Tian with fury. That little insect had actually made him bleed, an unforgivable offense. This man was simply a madman, completely disregarding his own wounds and injuries, only caring about inflicting some harm on his foe. This infuriated Albert. What should have been a battle under his control had now exceeded his expectations, a feeling he did not appreciate. He was determined to kill Lin Tian to vent his anger. However, after fighting for so long, he could no longer create large-scale metal defenses. Albert was only halfway into the Condensation Realm and not a full-fledged Spiritual Warrior, unable to freely control his metal abilities. Now, all he could manage was to use them in short bursts for attacks. Even so, he couldn''t sustain it for long. Knocking Lin Tian down twice had already exhausted too much of his strength. He wasn''t Lin Tian, who had healing potions to recover; once injured, all he could do was endure. "Again..." Lin Tian spat out a mouthful of blood, uncaring. He wiped the blood from his lips and charged again. He knew the gap between himself and Albert, so all he could do was fight desperately, dragging out a war of attrition. He now had only one Supernatural Point left. He had to wear Albert down before he used up that last point, or he would surely die, and He Qianqian would remain unsaved. Li Xiong watched Lin Tian fighting desperately, his heart trembling. This man was terrifying. Such a person should not be offended lightly because if you don''t kill him after offending him, then you''re just waiting to be slowly worn down. He could fight with reckless abandon, but could you? Such determination was not something just anyone could match. Zhang Ya watched Lin Tian covered in blood, with hatred filling her eyes. When her gaze turned to He Qianqian, it was full of jealousy, because everything Lin Tian was doing was for that woman. Yet in her heart, Lin Tian was her man, but now, before her very eyes, he was fighting desperately for another woman. How could she not be furious? Not resentful? Using Instantaneous Movement, Zhang Ya appeared on the deck where He Qianqian was. She looked at He Qianqian, with her cheeks stained with tears, and a cruel smile emerged as she said. "Does it hurt? Are you sad? Why don''t we make this play even more interesting?" Chapter 412 - 384 Crisis Looking at Lin Tian covered in blood, watching him get injured and fall down again and again, He Qianqian''s tears streamed down her face. When she turned her eyes to Zhang Ya, they were filled with rage; this was the first time she had ever been so angry at someone, and it was a woman, no less. "Hehe... Do you know? If you didn''t exist, Lin Tian wouldn''t have to endure all this. It''s all because of you," Zhang Ya said, pleased with the emotions displayed by He Qianqian. She seemed to revel in it, but her resentment surged when she thought about how everything Lin Tian was doing was for He Qianqian. Why? Why can Lin Tian sacrifice so much for this woman, even his life? And what about me? Where am I lacking compared to her? Plus, I''m a Spiritual Warrior. Why doesn''t Lin Tian even give me a glance? Why must he even strike at me? All of it is because she exists, so if she dies, Lin Tian will be mine. Suddenly, a short dagger appeared in Zhang Ya''s hand, and she pressed the icy blade against He Qianqian''s face with a smile. "Last time I ruined your face, and you were so lucky not to have any scars left. Tell me, if I cut your throat this time, will you still be lucky enough to live?" "Mmmph..." Her mouth sealed with tape, He Qianqian could only make ''mmmph'' noises, but one could see from her eyes that she wasn''t scared. Unlike last time, her heart was filled with anger now. "Haha... But it''s too easy to let you die like this. Let''s watch a good show first." Zhang Ya''s lips curled into a cold smile as the dagger glided onto He Qianqian''s smooth neck, and then she called out to Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, you''d better stay put right there, or I can''t guarantee that the dagger in my hand won''t sever her blood vessels." "Zhang Ya, you dare." Upon hearing her, Lin Tian looked over, and seeing the dagger pressed against He Qianqian''s neck, he roared furiously. "Hmph, you dare to be distracted while fighting me." Albert saw that Lin Tian was still concerned about Zhang Ya at this moment and let out a cold snort, landing a punch on Lin Tian''s face and sending him flying. "Boom..." Lin Tian crashed into the rubble, his body streaming with blood, looking like a bloody man. But he paid it no heed, and as he looked at Zhang Ya, he said, "Zhang Ya, if you have the guts, come at me, let her go." "Haha... Now you''re willing to compromise? Do you think you''re in any position to negotiate with me? It''s a question whether you can even live today, why should I listen to you?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhang Ya laughed crazily, pressing the knife harder, and immediately a trickle of bright red blood flowed from He Qianqian''s skin. "You should die." Lin Tian watched the blood flow from He Qianqian''s neck, and his eyes instantly turned blood-red. He growled in a low voice, like a beast on the brink of exploding. "Kid, your opponent is me," Albert said, as he jumped in front of Lin Tian who had placed all his attention on Zhang Ya. "Get lost." Lin Tian''s form burst forward, throwing a punch toward Albert with such force that it sent him flying, then continued his momentum, rushing towards Zhang Ya. "Let her go," Lin Tian demanded, stopping on the deck. "I really want to see if your speed is faster or if my knife is quicker," Zhang Ya said, looking at the furious Lin Tian, her eyes full of hatred because all he did was for He Qianqian, not for her. The knife in her hand pressed harder, widening the wound on He Qianqian''s neck and causing the blood to flow out even faster. As a result of the excessive blood loss, He Qianqian''s complexion turned deathly pale, and her eyes lost their sparkle. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I want you dead," Lin Tian said as he saw the blood flowing more copiously from He Qianqian''s neck. His eyes turned a complete red, and at this moment, he was furious, irrational. Spurred by Zhang Ya''s provocation, he finally exploded. He moved as fast as lightning, covering the span of tens of meters in an instant, appearing before Zhang Ya and landing a punch squarely on her face. "Bang" Zhang Ya had not expected Lin Tian to dare to strike her, disregarding everything. Caught off guard, she couldn''t dodge in time. The force of the punch hit her squarely, but at the same time, she couldn''t control her strength and as she was sent flying, the dagger in her hand slashed viciously across He Qianqian''s neck. "Hiss" A spray of blood jetted from He Qianqian''s neck onto Lin Tian''s face, and he immediately regained his composure. Desperately, he clutched the gaping wound on her neck and quickly tore off the ropes binding her, as well as the tape over her mouth, asking anxiously. "Qianqian, are you okay?" But because the cut on He Qianqian''s neck was so wide, no matter how hard Lin Tian tried, the blood kept flowing rapidly, making it difficult for He Qianqian to speak. "Go, get out of here..." He Qianqian looked up at Lin Tian holding her, her eyes filled with tender affection. Yet, she felt increasingly weak, even breathing became a struggle, and her eyelids felt leaden, inexorably drooping shut. "Okay, we''ll leave together, you''ll be okay, you have to be okay," said Lin Tian, his eyes brimming with tears, as he poured the last Supernatural Points converted healing potion into He Qianqian''s mouth. The healing potion took effect rapidly, and He Qianqian''s neck wound stopped bleeding. However, her injuries were too severe, and she had lost too much blood. This potion only preserved her bodily functions, maintaining a thread of vitality and preventing her life systems from deteriorating further. Under these circumstances, she had to be rushed to the hospital immediately for emergency treatment, else He Qianqian would undoubtedly die. Lin Tian picked up He Qianqian and prepared to leave, but at that moment, Albert blocked his path. "Kid, you think you can leave just like that?" Albert said with a grim face. Lin Tian''s punch before had been fierce, and if he hadn''t quickly formed a small metal shield to protect himself, his bones might have been shattered. "Get out of the way," Lin Tian, concerned for He Qianqian''s safety, had no mind for battle at that moment. He just wanted to hurry and get He Qianqian to the hospital. "You''re not leaving today," Zhang Ya also said, walking over. Seeing He Qianqian unconscious, she wanted nothing more than for He Qianqian to die sooner rather than later, so how could she let Lin Tian take her to the hospital? "Then you''ll have to die," Lin Tian said, holding He Qianqian and feeling her heartbeat growing weaker, from once a second to several seconds between each beata dire sign. Time was life for him, and he couldn''t delay a moment longer. He shifted He Qianqian, carrying her on his back to free his hands for fighting. Chapter 413 - 385: Racing Against Time "Hmph, you might as well die instead." Albert snorted coldly, already charging towards Lin Tian, his fist covered with metallic edges, swinging straight at Lin Tian''s chest. "Seeking death." Lin Tian watched Albert rush at him and shouted loudly, instantly activating all his battle-capable superpowers: neural response speed, Ox Power Technique, fire control, and anti-gravity. First, he used his anti-gravity ability to make Albert lose his balance, then Lin Tian turned into an afterimage as he moved behind him, raising his hand to punch, cloaked in scorching flames, at Albert''s waist. "Bang...crack..." The sounds of impact and cracking bones sounded simultaneously. Albert was sent flying, not expecting Lin Tian to activate four abilities at once. He had thought Lin Tian only had three abilities, so the sudden onslaught of anti-gravity caught him off guard and Lin Tian broke his ribs. "Pfft..." Lin Tian, carrying He Qianqian on his back, suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. Activating four abilities simultaneously was tremendously draining, especially after battling for so long. The force of blasting Albert away suddenly made Lin Tian feel dizzy and congested, a surge of weakness threatening to bring him down. "Huff...huff..." His breathing grew labored as Lin Tian told himself, "No, I can''t fall now. I must get Qianqian to the hospital quickly." Zhang Ya saw Albert being punched and flying away by Lin Tian, her pupils shrinking, but then seeing Lin Tian spitting blood, she breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at Li Xiong and others standing nearby, Zhang Ya called out, "Aren''t you planning to make a move? He''s at the end of his rope now, he poses no threat to you. If you let him get away this time, forget ever having a chance to deal with him later." "But, but..." Upon hearing this, Li Xiong tightened his grip on his steel knife, his eyes filled with hesitation. He had witnessed the fight between Lin Tian and Albert, a level of combat far beyond their reach. Although Lin Tian was severely injured now, no one could guarantee how much strength he still retained. "What do you mean ''but''? Don''t forget why you''re here," Zhang Ya snapped, seeing the hesitation in Li Xiong''s eyes. If her power wasn''t taken by Lin Tian, she would have attacked already instead of waiting. "Alright, let''s risk it." Upon hearing Zhang Ya say this, Li Xiong gritted his teeth and yelled, gripping his steel knife as he and several subordinates surrounded Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, you''re going to die today. There''s no escape for you," Li Xiong said to Lin Tian, maintaining a distance of about ten meters, not daring to step forward. "You think you can take me down?" Lin Tian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, looking disdainfully at Li Xiong and the others. Feeling He Qianqian''s heartbeat slowing to a few times per minute, he was unwilling to entangle any further. "Get lost, or you''ll all die." "Hmph, who are you kidding? With you in that condition, how much strength can you possibly have left?" Listening to Lin Tian''s threat, Li Xiong''s pupils shrank involuntarily, but he quickly gathered his courage and shouted again. Zhang Ya was rightthis was their best chance to kill Lin Tian. If they missed this, there would never be another opportunity. Li Xiong thoroughly understood Lin Tian''s abilities; not even ten of himself could match Lin Tian. "Brothers, for a reward of ten million, let''s kill him!" Li Xiong waved his steel knife and shouted. With the promise of a magnificent reward, there must be someone courageous. It wasn''t just a saying; those who were initially frightened now looked excited upon hearing the mention of a ten million reward. Their fear was swept away in an instant. "Kid, just die peacefully, and maybe this young master will leave your whole corpse intact." "Haha...hand over the ten million nicely, and maybe I''ll set up a tombstone for you." "Die..." "..." They swung their steel knives excitedly and shouted, their eyes filled with greed as they looked at Lin Tian. To them, he was money, a lot of money. "Since you''re seeking death, then go and die," Lin Tian''s eyes darkened. He couldn''t believe these lowly fighters dared to provoke him; really, they were tired of living. Suppressing his headache, Lin Tian activated his Neural Response Speed and the Ox Power Technique as he charged towards Li Xiong and the others. "Boom..." Arriving in front of the closest person, Lin Tian raised his hand and threw a punch. Although the man managed to react and used his steel knife to block in front of his chest, it could not withstand Lin Tian''s furious strike. The steel knife broke in two, and his body was sent flying backward and slammed to the ground. "He, he can still fight, run, we need to run." Seeing Lin Tian dispatch one man in the blink of an eye instilled terror in the others, and they turned to run. But how could their speed compare to Lin Tian''s? Lin Tian flashed forward and ''thundered,'' another person was struck and taken down. "Damn it, don''t run, everyone stop!" Li Xiong watched his subordinates turn to flee and yelled angrily. "Our only chance to survive is to fight together." "No way, going up there means certain death." The fleeing men wouldn''t listen to Li Xiong; they were terrified and only thought about escaping this place as quickly as possible. "Bang, bang..." Lin Tian took down two more men, and the remaining three finally stopped running because they realized they couldn''t escape. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at Lin Tian approaching, their livers turned to water, and their hands trembled as they held their steel knives. "Attack the woman behind him; that way he can''t focus his full strength on us," Li Xiong ordered the three men who had stopped, and he charged forward himself. Seeing the other three prevent Lin Tian from concentrating fully on him, he circled behind Lin Tian. His steel knife gleamed coldly as he swung it down towards He Qianqian. "Shh..." As the steel knife fell, it immediately splattered blood, but it hadn''t struck He Qianqian. Instead, Lin Tian, to protect He Qianqian, blocked it with his arm. "Die..." With bloodshot eyes, Lin Tian looked at Li Xiong, then kicked him in the abdomen, sending him flying while simultaneously throwing a ball of fire that ignited him. "Ah... fire, fire... help me, help me." Flames enveloped Li Xiong, rapidly spreading over his entire body, turning him into a man of fire. The intense pain made him scream continuously until he was completely burned to death. "Sizzle, sizzle..." Then, two more strikes were aimed at He Qianqian; Lin Tian blocked them in the same way, taking two more cuts to his arms, which bled profusely, flesh flying. "Whizz..." But he had no time to think further as another knife strike arrived, also aimed at He Qianqian. "Shh..." Lin Tian grit his teeth and took it on his left shoulder. Chapter 414 - 386: He Qianqian is Dead The force of that strike was substantial, and coupled with Lin Tian''s already significant exhaustion from the previous battle, the blade brought him to his knees, his complexion turning deathly pale. "Lin Tian..." Albert emerged from the ruins, his appearance disheveled, with multiple tears in his clothes and his hair littered with debris, looking no better than a beggar. At this moment, his gaze towards Lin Tian was filled with an intense bloodlust, as if he wanted to devour him. How long had it been? Albert couldn''t remember the last time he''d been this embarrassed, especially by someone weaker than himself. To him, it was a disgrace, a blemish that demanded the death of Lin Tian. Lin Tian watched Albert approach with an immensely serious expression. Time was of the essence, but faced with Albert, he had no absolute confidence that he could protect He Qianqian and ensure their safe departure. Since the beginning of his rescue mission for He Qianqian, he had followed a specific plan, but Albert disrupted all his strategies. Initially, he intended to use the Neural Response Speed Ability to save He Qianqian in an instant and then use the Flying Ability to take her away before settling the score with these people. However, because of Albert, he never had the chance to use the Flying Ability. Albert''s speed was not slower than his, and he could have interrupted Lin Tian while he was attempting to fly. Moreover, Lin Tian was no longer able to use the Flying Ability. The toll on him was simply too great, and even the use of the Neural Response Speed and the Ox Power Technique caused his head to throb painfully. "I must kill you," Albert declared with a terrifyingly somber look, as he suddenly produced a small blue vial, containing a blue liquid that was conspicuously visible amidst the abandoned harbor. Lin Tian''s pupils contracted involuntarily upon seeing the blue vial in Albert''s hands. He remembered the red potion that the tiger had consumed, which increased its strength manifold, a cheat in its natural form. "The fact that I have to use the Deep Blue Potion is something you can take pride in," Albert said as he poured the blue liquid from the vial into his mouth. The Deep Blue Potion was different from the Frenzy Potion; although it did not enhance strength as the Frenzy Potion did, its effects were much milder, with virtually no side effects after consumption. Its function was to restore the consumer to their peak condition, similar to Lin Tian''s healing potion, but more effective. Lin Tian''s expression was grave, but this was no reason for him to retreat. He Qianqian was still awaiting rescue, and no matter the fire and brimstone ahead, he would venture through. He stood up with some difficulty, carrying He Qianqian on his back, prepared to fight to the death. No matter what, he had to save He Qianqian. "Bang..." Just as he had managed to stand up, Albert erupted with sudden ferocity, delivering an incredibly fast punch to his face, sending him flying. "Pfft..." Lin Tian couldn''t help but vomit blood and his expression turned frantic as he quickly grabbed He Qianqian. He couldn''t feel any breath or heartbeat from her at that moment, as if she were no different from a corpse. "No, no..." Lin Tian''s eyes were full of panic as he spoke. "Qianqian, wake up, you can''t leave me. Please, wake up." Albert, observing Lin Tian clutching He Qianqian in a state of panic, didn''t rush to attack. With a cold smile playing upon his lips, he looked down and said condescendingly. "Boy, this is what you get for crossing me. Next, I''m going to send you to meet God alongside your little lover." "Ah..." More than ten seconds passed, He Qianqian still had neither breath nor heartbeat, forcing Lin Tian to face a brutal reality, she was dead... Tears streamed down Lin Tian''s cheeks, and he howled in agony like a wounded beast, his eyes turning blood-red in an instant. "You killed Qianqian, I will make you all pay with your lives." "You think you can?" Albert, hearing Lin Tian''s words, showed a look of disdain on his face. "Die..." Lin Tian didn''t answer him. His body suddenly vanished from its place and instantaneously appeared in front of Albert, moving so fast that even Albert couldn''t react in time. "Bang..." Lin Tian punched Albert in the face, sending him flying, and instantly appeared beside him to strike again. "Bang bang bang..." Countless fists rained down on Albert, occasionally accompanied by the sound of cracking bones; it was unclear just how many bones had been broken. "Boom..." Finally, Lin Tian punched him in the face, sending him crashing into the ruins. "Wow..." The moment he hit the ground, Albert spat out a large mouthful of blood and his face turned deathly pale, his injuries now even worse than before. His gaze towards Lin Tian was filled with disbelief. How could this be possible? Just now, Lin Tian''s burst of strength and speed had reached the level of the Condensation Realm. Because his speed was so fast and his strength so great, Albert''s newly-formed metallic protection was shattered before he could gather it again for another attack, leaving him utterly defenseless. "Die..." Lin Tian didn''t notice these details. All he knew was that he was furious. He was desperate to kill Albert, to quench the flames of his rage with Albert''s blood. "FUCK..." Seeing Lin Tian charging at him again, Albert''s face changed, and he couldn''t help but curse loudly, then shouted, "You can''t kill me, I''m the heir of the Krone Family. If you dare to do anything to me, the Krone Family won''t let you off." Faced with this situation, he had no choice but to bring up his family name. However, what he didn''t expect was that Lin Tian was in a state of fury and wouldn''t listen to anything he said. Even if he knew what Albert was talking about, it wouldn''t matter because he had no idea who the Krone Family was. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Boom..." Without slowing down, Lin Tian smashed his fist into Albert''s head in front of his terrified eyes, spraying blood and brain matter onto Lin Tian''s face in a macabre display. "Medium-strength energy source detected, system absorbing." At that moment, the voice of the Supernatural Ability System echoed in Lin Tian''s mind. "System analysis, medium energy source identified as metallic, energy abundant, system auto-upgrading." This time, the Supernatural Ability System was upgrading automatically without asking for Lin Tian''s opinion, but what Lin Tian cared about now wasn''t that. After a brief pause, he shifted his gaze to the remaining three members of the Li Family and Zhang Ya. "You''re all going to die," he growled in a hoarse voice, then suddenly burst forward. "Boom boom boom..." First, the three members of the Li Family had their heads blown apart and fell to the ground, then he turned to Zhang Ya, not far away. "Damn it, how could this happen?" Seeing that Albert had been killed, Zhang Ya''s face turned extremely ugly. Now, seeing Lin Tian turning his attention to her, she didn''t hesitate a second before turning around to flee. If Lin Tian could kill Albert, then he was definitely not someone she could contend with. Chapter 415 - 387 This is a Battle "Can you run?" As soon as Lin Tian saw Zhang Ya trying to flee, he immediately pursued her. He was very fast; even when Zhang Ya used Instantaneous Movement, he could catch up instantly. "Boom..." A punch landed on Zhang Ya''s back, and she suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, but became even more scared to stop and instantly jumped into the sea, disappearing from Lin Tian''s sight. Watching Zhang Ya disappear, Lin Tian didn''t chase her, but instead reappeared beside Albert''s body, searching through his belongings as if looking for something. After groping around for a while, Lin Tian finally found what he was looking fora blue vial, identical to the one Albert had drunk before. Without a moment to hesitate, Lin Tian reappeared beside He Qianqian, poured the blue vial into her mouth, and watched her face anxiously. Although He Qianqian had already stopped breathing and her heart had ceased to beat, Lin Tian refused to accept this realityhe couldn''t accept the fact that He Qianqian was dead. One minute... Two minutes... ... Ten minutes... Just when Lin Tian was about to despair, a "thump..." suddenly came from He Qianqian''s chest, bringing an uncontrollable surge of joy to his face. But the smile had hardly taken shape when the heartbeat stopped again, as if it had been just a cruel joke. Everything fell silent once more. Lin Tian refused to give up; he stared intently at He Qianqian, waiting for the heartbeat to resume. But ten minutes passed with no sound. "Ah..." Lin Tian felt despair, he roared, but had to accept the realityHe Qianqian was dead; his dearest person was gone. "Thump..." But at that moment, another beat came from He Qianqian''s chest. This time Lin Tian heard it clearly; it was definitely not an illusionHe Qianqian''s heart was indeed beating. Without a second to lose, he carried He Qianqian and sprinted towards the People''s Hospital of Wu''an City; reviving He Qianqian was his sole thought at that moment. From Tianmahai Port to the People''s Hospital was not close, but Lin Tian didn''t care. He pushed his Neural Response Speed Ability to the limit, ignoring the excruciating pain in his head that nearly knocked him unconscious, he ran for his life with a speed that was even faster than a small car. On the road, people only felt a gust of wind blow past them. After running for a full half hour, Lin Tian, holding He Qianqian, finally appeared at the entrance of the People''s Hospital, covered in bloodhis face, his hands, his hairall stained with blood, looking just like a bloodied man. Without even taking a breath, Lin Tian burst into the hospital. "Doctor, quick, doctor..." Lin Tian yelled inside the hospital, completely disregarding that it was a place where quiet was to be maintained. In response to his yelling, many people became annoyed, among them a flashy-dressed young man who stood behind Lin Tian and said, "Hey kid, have some manners, will you? This is a hospital. What are you screaming for?" "Scram..." Hearing someone actually daring to tell him to be quiet, Lin Tian suddenly turned around, his eyes fiercely glaring as he roared back. The young man, seeing Lin Tian''s face smeared with blood and his menacing gaze, suddenly went weak in the knees and fell to the ground, not daring to utter another word. The others, after seeing Lin Tian''s state, also chose to remain silent and simply watch from the sidelines. "What''s going on here? Why are you all gathered around?" Just then, a man in a white lab coat stepped out from the crowd and called out. Lin Tian saw him and immediately rushed over, crying, "Doctor, please save her, I beg of you, save her." "Don''t worry, we''ve got it handled," Chen Lihui frowned a bit at Lin Tian''s urgency. Hospitals have their own rules. No matter how urgent, you should still register first, right? "Save her, right now," Lin Tian yelled at Chen Lihui, not paying any heed to the protocols. "You..." Anger flashed across Chen Lihui''s face upon hearing this. He had been a doctor for so many years and had never encountered such audacity, someone daring to shout at him. Just as he was about to call security to remove the man, he locked eyes with Lin Tian and suddenly bit his tongue. That gaze was too terrifying, and he feared if he indeed attempted to remove the man, a violent outburst was certain. In such a case, he could no longer guarantee what might happen. Noticing that He Qianqian, whom Lin Tian was holding, was indeed in critical condition, he did not hesitate. "Nurse, hurry and bring over a stretcher. Emergency room, be ready," he said. Hearing the order, a nurse quickly wheeled over a stretcher and then took it towards the emergency room, with Lin Tian following closely behind. Clutching He Qianqian''s hand, he pleaded with the doctor, "Doctor, you must save her." "We will do our best. You can''t come into the emergency room; wait outside," Chen Lihui told Lin Tian and then followed the nurse into the emergency room, leaving Lin Tian outside by himself. "Bang..." The door to the emergency room shut, and Lin Tian stood there alone with his heart in his throat, swamped by fear and panic, afraid the doctor would come out and give him bad news. At the same time, he clung to hope, longing for the doctor to bring good news. His emotions in turmoil, Lin Tian didn''t dare to step away, his eyes transfixed on the emergency room door. He stood there stiff and unmoved, like a block of wood. Inside the emergency room, Chen Lihui directed the nurses as they made various preparations, himself constantly testing He Qianqian''s current status. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What''s the heart rate? Is she breathing? If we''re short on plasma, go get more... get the defibrillator ready." "It''s no use, Doctor Chen, there''s no heartbeat, no pulse either," a nurse informed Chen Lihui. "She''s already dead." Upon hearing this, Chen Lihui stopped what he was doing. He opened his mouth, about to suggest that they should continue trying to resuscitate her for a while longer. But when he saw that the heart rate monitor displayed a flat line, he sighed inwardly. This was confirmation enough: the person before him was dead, and nothing they did would make any difference. Just as he was about to announce that they should wheel He Qianqian out, the line on the heart rate monitor began to fluctuate. He Qianqian''s heart had twitched slightly, prompting a nearby nurse to exclaim, "Doctor Chen, there''s a heartbeat, the patient has a heartbeat." Upon hearing this, Chen Lihui''s eyes immediately darted to the heart rate monitor, which indeed showed a significant fluctuation before returning to calm. "Quick, don''t stop, keep resuscitating," Chen Lihui ordered decisively, then continued to use the defibrillator on He Qianqian''s body without pause. "Oxygen, hurry up and bring over the oxygen tank." The emergency room became a battleground. Indeed, to the doctors, it was a battle, a struggle with the grim reaper himself. Meanwhile, outside the emergency room there was nothing but silence, a silence so profound it could drive a person mad. Lin Tian remained motionless, and by now, five hours had passed. Chapter 416 - 388 Consciousness Death During this time, a nurse had urged Lin Tian to rest a little, but he stood as if he couldn''t hear or see, not blinking even once. The emergency surgery continued, and ten hours passed by quickly. Doctors had rotated several times, yet Lin Tian remained motionless in his spot. Throughout those ten hours, he had not touched a drop of water, and his lips started to dry out. He dared not leave, nor did he dare to collapse. No matter how exhausted his body was, Lin Tian told himself to keep going, to hold on until He Qianqian was rescued. He was afraid that if he left and came back, he would hear the terrible news about He Qianqian. He feared that if he passed out and woke up, the first news he would hear was that He Qianqian''s treatment had failed... Another five hours passed, and the doctors in the emergency room had changed three times. Chen Lihui was switched in again. When he saw Lin Tian standing in the corridor, he said nothing, just sighed inwardly before going back in. When he was switched out, he too had tried to persuade Lin Tian, but Lin Tian said nothing, did nothing. He couldn''t possibly force him down, could he? The situation with He Qianqian in the emergency room was not good. Although her heartbeat had been restored after the initial resuscitation, there were minutes between each beat, an extremely unstable condition, because no one knew when the heartbeat might stop. Therefore, they had to try their best to stabilize He Qianqian''s heartbeat. But he was worried; just as they had stabilized the patient inside, the one outside might need rescuing next. Entering the emergency room, Chen Lihui first checked all of He Qianqian''s current conditions. The situation was promising; He Qianqian''s heartbeat had now settled to a beat every dozen seconds, indicating it wouldn''t be long before it stabilized. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But when he asked the nurse how long this condition had lasted, the response made him frown. The nurse told him that He Qianqian''s heart rate had been holding at a beat every dozen seconds for the past ten hours. It reached this frequency during the shift right after he left, and now, after another ten hours, it was still the same, making it very unlikely to change. After the second group of doctors left, the third group came in, using the same methods, but there had been no changes. Chen Lihui couldn''t claim he was better than them. "Let''s attempt resuscitation one more time," Chen Lihui hesitated before speaking. In this battle, they had neither won nor lost. Although they had pulled He Qianqian back from death''s grasp, they hadn''t managed to wake her up. Several more hours passed, the red light of the emergency room turned green, and the door was opened. He Qianqian was wheeled out on a stretcher. "Doctor, how is she?" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian being wheeled out, his expressionless face finally showing some change, his eyes flashing with urgency as he rushed towards Chen Lihui and asked. Due to the long duration without water, his voice was low and hoarse, as if there was a clump of sand stuck in his throat. "The patient is out of danger..." Chen Lihui began, looking into Lin Tian''s anxious eyes. "That''s great, that''s great. As long as she''s alright, it''s all good..." Lin Tian murmured in relief, then his eyes rolled back, and he finally fainted. "Nurse, nurse... quickly bring a stretcher over here." Chen Lihui hastily supported the collapsed Lin Tian and called for a nurse before he had to head back to the emergency room without a pause. Pulling open Lin Tian''s clothing and seeing the multiple severe wounds, Chen Lihui gasped. He couldn''t imagine how Lin Tian had held on for so long, with such serious injuries, standing outside for more than ten hours. What immense willpower did that take? Especially seeing the wound on his shoulder, his bone was severed, even leaking bone marrow. The sight was horrifying. Chen Lihui had first treated some of the more serious wounds. A nurse assisted by his side, and several hours passed by the time he left the emergency room. Lin Tian remained in a coma. The journey had taken too much out of him, and his nerves were on edge with worry for He Qianqian''s safety. When he heard that He Qianqian was finally out of danger, his nerves relaxed, and his body could no longer hold up. ... "Hiss..." Smelling the pungent disinfectant all around, Lin Tianxia instinctively tried to get up. But as soon as he moved his hand slightly, a wave of intense pain coursed through his body, causing him to suck in a breath of cold air. Seeing the monotonous white all around him, Lin Tian knew he was still in the hospital. But how could he have fallen asleep here? His mind was a bit fuzzy, and then he quickly thought of He Qianqian. "Right, how is Qianqian doing?" Lin Tian was very anxious in his heart. He wanted to get up, eager to know He Qianqian''s condition. Lin Tian''s movements woke Bu Mengting, who was by his side. She opened her eyes, saw Lin Tian wake up, and tears immediately flowed out as she laid on top of him, crying, "You finally woke up. You scared me to death. I thought you would never wake up again." "Hiss..." Bu Mengting''s actions caused Lin Tian to inhale sharply again, because she was lying right on top of his injured shoulder. "Are you okay?" Bu Mengting, hearing Lin Tian''s intake of breath, quickly sat up in panic and asked with concern. "No, nothing''s wrong..." Lin Tian''s voice was somewhat hoarse as he spoke, but the sweat on his forehead made it clear that he was in a lot of pain. "How is Qianqian? Did she wake up?" Lin Tian asked Bu Mengting, remembering the doctor telling him that she was out of life-threatening danger when He Qianqian was wheeled out of the emergency room. "Qianqian, Sister Qianqian... Sob, sob..." Bu Mengting, hearing Lin Tian mention He Qianqian, could not help but turn red around the eyes as tears flowed yet again. Seeing this, Lin Tian became anxious and sat up, grabbing Bu Mengting''s hand. However, this action tugged at his wounds and he gasped in pain, asking, "What happened to Qianqian?" "The doctor said Sister Qianqian has become a vegetable," Bu Mengting said, her eyes red. "How, how could this be?" Lin Tian replied in disbelief. He slumped on the hospital bed, looking somewhat dejected and asked, "What in the world happened?" Seeing Lin Tian''s dejected appearance, Bu Mengting''s heart ached. After she helped him get comfortable, she slowly recounted the events. After Lin Tian had been taken out of the emergency room, Bu Mengting had called him, and the doctor had answered the phone. Upon learning Lin Tian''s situation, Bu Mengting immediately rushed to the hospital. She had learned from the doctor that He Qianqian had become a vegetable. "How could Qianqian become a vegetable?" Lin Tian said in self-blame. "The doctor said it''s a case of conscious death. It means that Sister Qianqian''s consciousness thinks she''s dead, so she can''t wake up. Medicine can''t treat this; it depends on whether Sister Qianqian can walk out of it on her own," Bu Mengting held Lin Tian''s hand and explained. Chapter 417 - 389: Taotie System "It''s all my fault, all my fault... If it wasn''t for me, Qianqian wouldn''t have ended up like this." Lin Tian''s voice choked up. He couldn''t accept He Qianqian becoming a vegetable, and it was like his heart was being sliced with a knife. Bu Mengting, watching by his side, could only try to comfort him. She felt equally terrible inside, as her relationship with He Qianqian was as close as sisters. When she learned that He Qianqian had become comatose, she nearly fainted on the spot. Lin Tian had been unconscious for two days. She had rushed over and had barely closed her eyes in those two days, staying by his side and taking care of him. "I want to see her," Lin Tian said, his face deathly pale. "Okay, I''ll help you get there," Bu Mengting nodded, then supported Lin Tian as they left the ward. Although He Qianqian was out of immediate danger, her bodily functions hadn''t fully returned to normal. Her heartbeat and breathing were still occurring once every ten seconds or so, so even after leaving the emergency room, she was still in the intensive care unit, connected to an oxygen tank. Lin Tian looked through the glass at He Qianqian, who lay on the hospital bed with her eyes closed, feeling as if his heart was being wrung out while also full of rage. His fists crackled, and there was a fierce glint in his eyes. If it hadn''t been for Zhang Ya and the Li Family, He Qianqian wouldn''t be in this state. Zhang Ya had been beaten by him and thrown into the sea, her fate unknown, but the Li Family, he would surely not let them go. "Mission alert: Save He Qianqian. Find healing-class energy sources for grafting. Time is unlimited. Mission reward: Time-reversal ability." Just then, a voice from the Supernatural Ability System with a mission prompt sounded in Lin Tian''s mind. He was first stunned, then his face lit up with ecstasy. He hadn''t expected the Supernatural Ability System to present a method to save He Qianqian, which filled his heart with hope. As for the mission reward, he hadn''t paid any attention to it; what he cared about most was how to save He Qianqian. "Healing-class energy sources, huh? I''ll find them as soon as possible," Lin Tian vowed, clutching his fist. "Qianqian, I won''t let you stay like this for long." Back in his ward, Lin Tian first used his clairvoyant ability to examine his own body. He couldn''t help but take a sharp breath. There were countless shallow wounds on the surface of his body, but what was worse were the twelve broken bones inside, particularly the severe ones in his shoulder. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I don''t know when these injuries will heal," Lin Tian sighed helplessly. If only he had a healing potion now. However, his Supernatural Points had run out, and the Supernatural Ability System was still undergoing an upgrade. It had been upgrading ever since it absorbed Albert''s metal energy source and hadn''t finished upgrading, leading Lin Tian to wonder somewhat speechlessly if the system had crashed. Who ever heard of an upgrade that takes so many days? And to think it''s a high technology from 3000 years in the future; it''s really disappointing. With his injuries not yet healed, Lin Tian could only lie in the hospital to recuperate. He visited He Qianqian''s room every day and then would lie down on his own bed. Bu Mengting also came to take care of Lin Tian every day. Finally, on the fourth day, Lin Tian''s Supernatural Ability System completed its upgrade. What excited Lin Tian was becoming the true master of the system after the upgrade. It turned out that before, he merely possessed the Supernatural Ability System and the powers he had were only privileges given to him as the carrier by the system. Now that he had become the master of the system, he learned its name: the Taotie System. Of course, in the era 3000 years later, those who knew of this system called it ''Devourer of the Heavens'' because it could devour anything related to energy to strengthen itself, which demonstrated its terrifying power. The day after the system upgraded, Lin Tian had recovered from his injuries and could get out of bed because he drank a healing potion. Having earned the Taotie System''s acknowledgment, Lin Tian obtained primary-level privileges; he could use any item below level 3 at will without consuming any Supernatural Points. Healing potions were now as common as tap water for him. If he hadn''t been concerned about being too shocking, he might have been jumping out of bed the day before. But what Lin Tian didn''t know was that, even if he got out of bed today, he would still be thought of as astonishing. When Chen Lihui came into the ward and saw Lin Tian looking as though nothing had happened, his face expressed as much surprise as one could imagine. It took him quite a while to adjust his glasses and say, "Mr. Lin Tian, are you really alright?" "..." Lin Tian couldn''t help but feel a streak of black lines appear on his forehead at the words. Damn it, what are you implying? As if you really hope I''m not well? "Oh... I''m sorry, Mr. Lin Tian. I know it''s very impolite to ask that, but I am aware of your injuries. I predicted that the recovery time would be at least three months, and now you''re completely healed in less than a week. I can hardly believe it, I hope you don''t take it the wrong way," Chen Lihui hastily explained upon seeing the black lines on Lin Tian''s forehead. "Heh... Of course not. Actually, I should thank Dr. Chen. If it wasn''t for you, perhaps I would be dead by now, along with my girlfriend," Lin Tian said with a smile of gratitude. "If Dr. Chen ever needs help in the future, just ask, and I, Lin Tian, will do all I can." Lin Tian, to express his gratitude, made a promise to Chen Lihui. "No need, no need. Saving lives is our duty, Mr. Lin Tian. If you talk like that, it''s as if you''re looking down on me, Chen Lihui," Chen Lihui said, waving his hand, dismissing Lin Tian''s promise. Little did he know how much help this promise would later bring him. Lin Tian didn''t mind what Chen Lihui thought. He left him his number and then went to He Qianqian''s ward. Before the glass window Chen Lihui spoke with a grave expression, "Miss He Qianqian''s situation isn''t optimistic. Her breathing and heartbeat has constantly been maintained at once every ten seconds or so, which is an extremely dangerous state. Nobody can guarantee that she won''t suddenly lose this balance, so Mr. Lin Tian, please prepare yourself mentally." "May I go in and see her?" Lin Tian asked, with a touch of tenderness in his eyes. "Of course, but the visit can''t be too long. Miss He Qianqian is in a relatively stable state, but it''s confined to this intensive care unit. If you stay too long, an accident might happen," Chen Lihui nodded and said. "Thank you," Lin Tian nodded his thanks, aware that Chen Lihui must have taken a significant risk to allow him into the intensive care unit. After going through a series of disinfection procedures and donning a sterile gown, Lin Tian was ready to enter the ward. But just as he was about to enter, he was stopped halfway by Cheng Yaojin. "Stop right there, who allowed you to go in? Don''t you know this is an intensive care unit? If something happens to the patient because you carelessly went in, who will be responsible?" Chapter 418 - 390 Dispute A doctor in a white coat emerged from the corridor, scolding Lin Tian. Seeing the identification badge on his chest, Lin Tian knew he was a chief surgeon. "Director Wang, this is a family member of the patient, he just wants to go in and see the patient," Chen Lihui stepped out at this point and explained to the director. "See the patient, hmph, easy for you to say. If something happens, won''t our hospital be responsible?" Director Wang''s face didn''t look any better upon hearing this, scoffing coldly as he said. "Chen, I''m not criticizing you, but even though you''re a high-ranking doctor who returned from overseas, you''ve got to use your brain, right? You''re well aware of the patient''s condition." "Yes yes... Director Wang is right," Chen Lihui said with an awkward smile on his face, nodding in agreement to the director''s reprimand. "No, I must go in; I''ll take responsibility for any consequences." Lin Tian didn''t care about the director''s status. His visit to He Qianqian was not only to understand her health situation but also to administer the healing potion to see if it could restore her basic bodily functions. After all, her ongoing condition was far from reassuring. "Hmph... you take responsibility? Nice words, but would you still think so if something really happened? I think you''re just trying to blackmail the hospital for money," Director Wang sneered coldly upon hearing Lin Tian''s words. "Don''t judge everyone by your crooked standards C I wouldn''t spare a glance at that amount of money," Lin Tian frowned and replied; he couldn''t believe how stubborn the doctor was, dead set against letting him see He Qianqian. "Who are you calling crooked? I think you''re just here to swindle money. Get out of here now, or I''ll call security," Wang Jianhui''s face turned furious when he heard Lin Tian insult him, pointing aggressively as if ready for a confrontation. "Mr. Lin Tian, maybe we should let it go for now. Miss He Qianqian''s condition is indeed not good. Perhaps we should wait until she is better," seeing the signs of a fight breaking out, Chen Lihui quickly intervened, trying to defuse the situation. "No, I must go in. I have a way to restore her bodily functions and get her out of this instability," Lin Tian remained stubborn, insisting to Chen Lihui. "Heh... restore her functions?" Upon hearing this, Wang Jianhui burst into derisive laughter. "Kid, bragging like that, aren''t you afraid of biting your tongue? All the medical equipment in People''s Hospital is the best in the country, as are the doctors. Even we would not dare to say such a thing. Ignorance truly is bliss." "Mr. Lin Tian, you can''t be serious, can you?" Chen Lihui was also stunned by the claim. It couldn''t be helped that it sounded preposterous. As He Qianqian''s primary physician, Chen Lihui was well acquainted with her condition, which was beyond the help of any medicine, even internationallyit relied solely on her own recovery. "Do you think I''d joke about something like this?" Lin Tian looked at Chen Lihui and said. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This..." Chen Lihui opened his mouth but found himself at a loss for words because Lin Tian truly wouldn''t do such a thing, as evidenced by how he had waited outside the emergency room for over ten hours with injuries. But what could possibly make Lin Tian claim he could restore He Qianqian''s functions? Was it just to see her one last time? That seemed unlikely; Lin Tian certainly understood the severity of entering the intensive care unit, as even the slightest mishap could affect a patient''s life. "Could it be...?" Suddenly, Chen Lihui thought of how Lin Tian had recovered from severe injuries in less than a week. His eyes lit up as he turned to Lin Tian and asked, "Mr. Lin Tian, do you genuinely have a way to restore Miss He Qianqian''s functions?" "Of course, I can''t guarantee it a hundred percent, but I am sure there won''t be any danger," Lin Tian nodded and said. Seeing Lin Tian''s certainty, Chen Lihui felt a surge of excitement. If Lin Tian truly had a way to restore He Qianqian''s bodily functions, it would undoubtedly be a miracle in medical history. He glanced at Wang Jianhui, feeling conflicted about whether to take the risk. It was a big gamble that could cost him his job. "Forget it, I''ll take the bet." Gritting his teeth internally, Chen Lihui made his decision and went up to Wang Jianhui saying, "Why don''t we give it a try, Director? It might actually work." "Chen, do you realize what you''re saying?" Wang Jianhui''s eyes widened. "Will you take responsibility if the patient suffers? Do you understand the risks of your words? Even if he doesn''t hold us accountable, an incident would still tarnish our hospital''s reputation." "Yes, I will guarantee it. If anything goes wrong, I will take responsibility," Chen Lihui said with a determined look on his face. "Heh... since you''ve said so, I''d come off as ungracious if I kept interfering," Wang Jianhui said with a trace of amusement. "If you''re confident, let him go." Wang Jianhui was just waiting for Chen Lihui to say those words. Although they worked in the same hospital, there was no love lost between them. Initially, Wang Jianhui had planned for his nephew to take the position Chen Lihui now held, but Chen Lihui''s overseas credentials and reputation meant the nephew was passed over. Hence, Wang Jianhui had always had a bone to pick with Chen Lihui, seizing any opportunity to make his life difficult. Now that such an opportunity presented itself, how could he not push Chen into the water to get even? "..." Seeing the smile on Wang Jianhui''s face, Chen Lihui inwardly cursed the old fox, fully aware of the old man''s intentions. His heart felt unsettled, but having spoken out, he could not take his words back now. Looking at Lin Tian, he silently prayed, ''Brother Lin Tian, don''t let me down. I''ve staked everything on you.'' Ignoring Wang Jianhui, Chen Lihui approached Lin Tian and said, "Brother Lin Tian, you can go in now. But you know Miss He Qianqian''s condition; please be careful." "Mm, thank you, Dr. Chen." Lin Tian nodded and then entered the intensive care unit. Seeing He Qianqian lying on the bed, his heart ached unbearably. If not for him, how could He Qianqian have ended up like this? "Qianqian..." Lin Tian walked over to He Qianqian''s bedside, eyes moist, and took her hand. "You won''t have any problems. I will definitely cure you. Trust me." After saying this, he bowed his head and kissed her forehead, then removed her oxygen mask and took out a healing potion from the Taotie System. "Hmph, hmph... Kid, daring to remove the oxygen mask, just wait for an accident to happen," Wang Jianhui, seeing Lin Tian take off He Qianqian''s oxygen mask, smirked to himself, pleased at the thought of an impending mishap. Chapter 419 - 391: Discuss Chen Lihui was so frightened that his heart almost leaped out. He tried to speak out to stop it, but it was already too late, and fearing that he might disturb Lin Tian, he could only hold his breath. "I hope this works." Lin Tian said, feeding He Qianqian the healing potion with a sense of uncertainty and nervousness. If He Qianqian''s condition did not stabilize, he would not feel at ease leaving Wu''an City. Indeed, after being discharged from the hospital today, Lin Tian had decided to go to the Capital City. The Li Family had schemed against him and harmed He Qianqian so badly; if he did not do something, would the Li Family really think he was easy to bully? He now somewhat regretted not troubling the Li Family sooner, which might have prevented this incident with He Qianqian. However, there were no ''ifs'' or assumptions; the deed was done, and all he could do was to repay them in kind. The effects of the healing potion manifested swiftly. As soon as she drank it, He Qianqian''s electrocardiogram (ECG) showed fluctuations, changing from a float every few seconds to one indistinguishable from a healthy person. Holding her hand, Lin Tian gradually felt her heartbeat. "It really works," Lin Tian said with a trace of joy on his face. "Qianqian, Qianqian... can you hear me? Qianqian, please wake up," Lin Tian called out expectantly. However, He Qianqian did not respond to his calls. The healing potion merely restored her bodily functions, it seemed that only "Taotie System''s" suggested treatment source would be effective. Chen Lihui, watching by the side as He Qianqian truly regained her physical functions and her heart rate normalized, had an incredulous look on his face. "It actually, actually worked." He murmured in disbelief, standing there as if dreaming. "How is this possible?" Wang Jianhui exclaimed from outside, watching He Qianqian''s ECG in shock, even dropping his glasses to the floor. Picking up his glasses, he scrutinized He Qianqian''s ECG several times, finally forced to accept the reality that her bodily functions had recovered. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He then looked at Chen Lihui with envyhow could this young man be so lucky to have gambled correctly like this? What he did not know was the great risk Chen Lihui had taken; had he not known that Lin Tian had recovered from all his injuries within a week, he would never have dared to gamble. Yet compared to their surprise, Lin Tian felt somewhat dissatisfied. He desperately wanted He Qianqian to wake up, and took out two more healing potions to feed her, but this time, there were no changes other than her skin becoming rosier; there was no sign she was going to wake up. "Damn..." Upon seeing Lin Tian feed He Qianqian more healing potions, Chen Lihui couldn''t help but curse inwardly. "What a waste! That''s divine medicine. How can you use it like this when it''s not even effective anymore? If you have more, give it to me, don''t waste it like this." Wang Jianhui, observing the scene, turned his head away, internally cursing at Lin Tian. He feared that if he continued watching, he might not be able to restrain himself from bursting in and hitting someone. "Qianqian, wait for me, I won''t let you sleep for too long." Lin Tian, seeing no effect from the two healing potions, abandoned the idea of continuing their use and promised to He Qianqian. Then he and Chen Lihui left the ward. Outside the ward, Lin Tian earnestly thanked him. "Dr. Chen, thank you. Please arrange the best hospital room for Qianqian. Money is no object; I just hope she can receive the best care possible." "Brother Lin Tian, you''re being too formal. This is all part of our job," Chen Lihui said with a smile, nodding. "I''ll go arrange that shortly, and then give Ms. He Qianqian another comprehensive check-up. If there are no issues, she can be transferred out of the ICU." "Alright, thank you." Lin Tian thanked him again. "Then, if there''s nothing else, I''ll be leaving now." "Brother Lin Tian." Just as Lin Tian was about to leave, Chen Lihui suddenly stopped him. "What''s the matter, Dr. Chen?" Lin Tian paused and looked at him curiously. "About that, that potion you just used, could I possibly..." Chen Lihui spoke somewhat awkwardly, rubbing his hands together. "Dr. Chen is interested in the healing potion? No problem, I can give you one," Lin Tian replied with a smile, appearing quite indifferent. Now that he had primary access to the "Taotie System," he could use any item below level 3 at will. The healing potion was a level 0 item, so he could have as much as he wanted, and it didn''t matter to him anymore. With that said, Lin Tian conjured a healing potion out of thin air for Chen Lihui. "Thank you... thank you..." Chen Lihui, excitedly accepting the healing potion, could not contain his excitement. This potion was too miraculous; if he could analyze its composition, he could definitely become a legendary figure in medical history, with historical significance as an added bonus. "If I can figure out the composition of this potion, I will definitely not forget Brother Lin Tian," Chen Lihui promised. "Well, if there''s nothing else, I''ll be leaving now." Lin Tian smiled, bid farewell indifferently. "Good, good... I''ll go study it then." Chen Lihui was somewhat bewildered, with all his thoughts focused on the healing potion. It was like a bachelor of many years suddenly seeing a girlhow could he hold back? ... After leaving the hospital, Lin Tian did not return to school but took a leave of absence. He also sent a text to Bu Mengting telling her he was going to the Capital City, asking her not to worry, and then he went to the airport and booked the fastest flight to the Capital City. At the Li Family''s residence in the Capital City. A week had passed, and they had received no news from Li Xiong; they suspected he might have already been killed. Fearing this, everyone became anxious, dreading Lin Tian''s potential revenge. In the main hall of the Li family''s villa, the core members of the Li family gathered again. Li Xiangqian sat in the center and looked around at those present, saying, "Li Xiong might have been murdered; what are your thoughts on this?" "Hmph, I said we couldn''t trust that woman. She talked a good game in front of us, and in the end? She took so much of our money for nothing," Lin Tianyi said, dissatisfied. "Exactly, I noticed it too; that woman couldn''t be relied on," Li Yuan also nodded in agreement. "Is now the time to discuss this? I''m asking about how we should deal with Lin Tian," Li Xiangqian scolded, looking at his nephews who were merely making hindsight comments. Suddenly, the two men dared not speak. "Lin Tian is too formidable. We''ve sent so many people and they''ve all fallen to him; I think we should ask the third master to take action," the old butler suggested, seeing no one else speaking up. Chapter 420 - 392 Planning "..." The words of the old butler silenced the entire room. The thought of asking Li Xiangqian to take action was beyond their wildest dreams, as the risks involved for the Li Family were too great. Yes, it''s true that Li Xiangqian held significant military influence, and he controlled heavy troops, but those belonged to the nation, not to him personally. If he used them for private affairs, he would surely be targeted and viciously attacked by others seizing the opportunity. Although the Li Family was one of the leading families in Capital City, there were quite a few others on par with them. Generally, they would avoid creating unnecessary trouble for themselves if it could be helped. "I think the butler''s suggestion is worth discussing," Li Yuan mused for a moment before speaking. "Lin Tian is no ordinary person, and with what we currently have at our disposal, we pose no threat to him. And should he come after us, we might not even have the capacity to defend ourselves." "What do you know? Don''t cause trouble for me if it''s not necessary," Li Xiangshang glared at his son who had spoken up and reprimanded him. Everyone knew of Lin Tian''s extraordinary capabilities, but whether that justified the risk of getting Li Xiangjin involved was debatable. His return from overseas was specifically for discussing how to deal with Lin Tian. "I also agree that my dad should take action," Li Tian said after a moment''s hesitation. "Lin Tian is too dangerous. Although he wouldn''t dare confront our Li Family head-on, he can still strike from the shadows. Given his strength, we won''t be able to handle him if we encounter him alone. Rather than sitting ducks, it''s better to eliminate him with absolute power." "Yeah, what if he targets us covertly?" "Then wouldn''t we all be afraid to even step outside?" "How are we to cope with this situation?" "..." Hearing Li Tian''s words, everyone in the hall showed signs of worry and unease on their faces. "Quiet down, everyone! Is this all the spine you have as members of the Li Family? A mere youngster has you all scared witless," Li Xiangqian rebuked them sternly, his face revealing deep contemplation. "It''s too risky to get the third brother involved. Let''s wait. We must not call upon him unless it''s absolutely crucial. I refuse to believe that our Li Family can''t handle one young upstart." After making a decision, he suddenly turned his gaze towards Li Yuan. "Xiaoyuan, pay more attention to the Bai Family. Although they''re not politicians and have little say in politics, the Bai Family has been in business for generations and their foundation is no less solid than any other family. Both the Wang Family and the Ouyang Family have been restless lately, both wanting to form alliances with the Bai Family. The Bai Family is very important to us and we must secure them; even if we can''t win them over, we mustn''t let the Wang Family or the Ouyang Family succeed." "Don''t worry, uncle, I''m fairly confident about Bai Xiaoluo. I''m planning to propose to her soon," Li Yuan said with a confident smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "Wang Yuan and Ouyang Qingtian won''t stand a chance." "That''s good to hear. If we secure an alliance with the Bai Family, it will be like adding wings to a tiger. Here in Capital City, we may not dare to challenge that person behind the red walls, but if he tries to mess with us, he''ll have to think twice. I have a feeling that the future of Capital City will not be peaceful," Li Xiangqian nodded, then left the hall first to arrange some matters. Having decided not to involve Li Xiangjin at the moment, they definitely needed to make other preparations against Lin Tian. ... Upon arriving in Capital City, Lin Tian didn''t go looking for trouble with the Li Family right away but instead chose to stay at a hotel. The Li Family''s influence was different from that of the Zhang Family; the Zhang Family was a power in Wu''an City, and being from Wu''an City himself, Lin Tian was familiar with them and found it easy to act against them. But the Li Family was based in Capital City, the heart of Huaxia''s capital, where any rooted power was not simple to contend with. Without specific means, they would likely have been erased by others long ago. Moreover, this was Capital City. If Lin Tian were to target them in the same overt manner he did the Zhang Family, the consequences would be beyond what he could bear. After encountering the likes of Albert, he believed there were many capable people in the world. As a major world power, Huaxia surely had its share of such people. Therefore, his revenge this time needed to be meticulously planned. After checking into the hotel, Lin Tian bribed a local Capital City waiter. From him, Lin Tian learned some general information about the Li Family. In Capital City, the Li Family was a colossal entity, nearly omnipotent. As long as they did not commit treason, they could pretty much do as they wished. Besides the Li Family, there were two other families with comparable power: the Wang Family and the Ouyang Family. These families were also deeply entrenched powers in Capital City, having been around since the nation was founded. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In Capital City, these three families were known as the "Three Authorities," and almost no one dared to provoke them. Among these, Lin Tian also learned some good news for himself: the Bai FamilyBai Xiaoluo''s familyalso had considerable influence in Capital City, and perhaps he could use the Bai Family''s strength to deal with the Li Family. However, his relationship with the Bai Family was limited only to Bai Xiaoluo; he didn''t know the others at all, and her second uncle even harbored a grudge against him. "It seems the Li Family won''t be easy to deal with," Lin Tian sat on the bed, going over the information he had gathered, and sighed with a touch of helplessness in his eyes. Now, he was experiencing the helplessness of not having a strong backing. Although he was powerful, at the end of the day, he was just one person. But those with a strong foundation were different; they could rely on others if they couldn''t handle things themselves, feeling no pressure, unlike a solitary boat in the vast ocean. "Hmph, so what if they have a foundation? If they''ve offended me, even if they''re a primordial beast, I''ll bite off a chunk of their flesh," Lin Tian''s eyes grew cold again as he thought of He Qianqian, his hatred for the Li Family intensifying. "Looks like I''ll also have to create my own power in the future. Otherwise, it''s too difficult to contend with these big families," Lin Tian pondered in his mind. Of course, that was a thought for the future. For now, his task was to deal with the Li Family and teach them a bloody lesson. After much thought, Lin Tian still couldn''t come up with a good plan, so he decided to seek out Bai Xiaoluo for advice. Having lived her whole life in Capital City, she clearly knew much more about it than he did, and perhaps she had a viable solution. One to act upon his decisions, Lin Tian quickly called Bai Xiaoluo, informing her that he was currently in Capital City and suggesting they meet. Bai Xiaoluo was excited to hear that Lin Tian was in Capital City, saying she''d come out to meet him right away. She didn''t stop complaining that Lin Tian hadn''t contacted her for so long, as if he had forgotten hersounding just like a little woman holding a grudge. Lin Tian just rolled his eyes at that. With all the recent events he had gone through, where would he have the peace of mind to flirt with girls? Chapter 421 - 393: A Womans Heart Feng Se Coffee House, this was the place where Lin Tian and Bai Xiaoluo had agreed to meet. The location was chosen casually by Lin Tian near the hotel, and Bai Xiaoluo had no objections, saying she would arrive soon. Lin Tian casually ordered a coffee and sat by the window, watching the endless stream of people outside, his mind wandering. About fifteen minutes later, Bai Xiaoluo hurried over, and Lin Tian only noticed her when she entered the coffee shop. She was in a white dress, her hair tied into two ponytails, trotting toward Lin Tian. As she walked, her ponytails swung wildly, making her resemble a white butterfly fluttering through flowers, incredibly adorable. "Master..." Bai Xiaoluo sweetly called out as she approached Lin Tian. The moment she appeared in the coffee shop, everyone''s eyes turned to her, and when they heard her call Lin Tian "master," all eyes turned murderous towards Lin Tian. "Damn, how lucky is this guy to have such a cute girlfriend who even calls him master. No way he looks better than me. How come I''m not this lucky?" "Damn, good cabbage has been hogged by a pig." "Beast, let go of that girl, let me have a go..." "" All the men grumbled internally, cursing Lin Tian. However, Bai Xiaoluo''s next move made them even more aggravated: she stepped forward and clung to Lin Tian''s arm. "Damn..." Everyone cursed in their hearts, defiantly turning their heads away. Right now, it was just a hug, but what if they kissed? Would they not end up crying? "Alright, take a seat," Lin Tian said, ignoring the onlookers as he released Bai Xiaoluo to sit down. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Oh..." Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaoluo gave Lin Tian a mournful look but obediently took a seat. This scene again set the coffee shop on fire. Damn it, she''s hugging you, and you still push her away? Screw that, let me do it. I''d never let you go. People are depressing compared to others. After the waiter served Bai Xiaoluo a cup of coffee, Lin Tian finally spoke. "I didn''t come to the Capital City to play. I have something I need to do." "Yes, master? What do you need to do?" Bai Xiaoluo nodded and asked obediently. "Deal with the Li Family." A chill flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. "Yes, deal with the Li Family," Bai Xiaoluo nodded subconsciously, but then she stared wide-eyed at Lin Tian and exclaimed, "What? Master, you are going after the Li Family?" In her voice, Bai Xiaoluo was full of disbelief, thinking she had misheard and asking again. "Yes," Lin Tian responded confidently. "This time I called you out to get more detailed information about the Li Family." "But why, master?" Bai Xiaoluo asked, still struggling to accept it. "Master, do you know the influence and power the Li Family holds in the Capital City?" "I know a bit. It''s said that they are one of the top three families in the Capital City, alongside the Wang Family and the Ouyang Family," Lin Tian shared what he knew. "And you still want to go against them?" Bai Xiaoluo was puzzled. "Because Qianqian was turned into a vegetative state by them." Coldness uncontrollably erupted from Lin Tian''s eyes as he spoke grimly. "What? The Mistress had an accident? How did this happen?" Bai Xiaoluo exclaimed in shock. She had returned to the Capital City after leaving Lin Tian and hadn''t gone out since, oblivious to the affairs in Wu''an City; she hadn''t expected such an incident. "Yes..." Lin Tian''s expression darkened as he nodded, then briefly explained He Qianqian''s situation to Bai Xiaoluo. "The Li Family is too hateful, coming up with such ways to go against my master. They must not be let off," Bai Xiaoluo said indignantly, completely forgetting her initial opposition to going against the Li Family. "Master, how do you want to deal with the Li Family? I will help you with all my strength," Bai Xiaoluo assured Lin Tian sincerely. "Well, the Li Family''s power is too great, and this is the Capital City after all. We can''t be too blatant, otherwise we''ll definitely be plotted against," Lin Tian pondered for a moment before continuing, "This time I called you out to ask if you know the movements of some core members of the Li Family. Then, when they come out, I can secretly take action against them." "That''s good," Bai Xiaoluo''s eyes lit up upon hearing this. "Master, leave this to me. Although our Bai Family doesn''t have as much power as the Li Family, we still know the movements of their core members." "Good, this matter is up to you now. Qianqian''s revenge must be avenged," Lin Tian gritted his teeth as he spoke. "Hmph daring to harm my Mistress, we''ll definitely not let them off," Bai Xiaoluo huffed, then suddenly flashed a cute toothy smile. "So, master, can you go shopping with me today?" "" Lin Tian stared at Bai Xiaoluo''s suddenly hopeful expression, rolling his eyes internally. The shift in her mood was too quick: from anger to anticipation in no time. The ancients really didn''t lie to us; a woman''s heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea, utterly unfathomable. Facing Bai Xiaoluo''s hopeful look, Lin Tian found it hard to refuse. Besides, he had just arrived in the Capital City and needed to get accustomed to it, so he agreed. The two of them continued to sit in the coffee shop for a while before leaving. However, things often don''t go smoothly, not even for a simple shopping trip. Just as they walked out the door, they saw a flamboyantly dressed man approach with a bouquet of blue roses, who then kneeled on one knee in front of Bai Xiaoluo and said, "Xiaoluo, these are for you. Do you like them?" "" Lin Tian watched the man''s exaggerated actions, his lips twitching fiercely. This guy was too funny; those who knew thought he was presenting flowers, others might think he was proposing. Bai Xiaoluo, initially happy holding Lin Tian''s hand as they were about to go shopping together, suddenly frowned when she saw the flamboyant man. Especially seeing him kneeling before her, her face darkened as much as the bottom of a pot. Puffing her cheeks, she vented, "Wang Yuan, how many times have I told you? I don''t like you. Stop bothering me. Can''t you understand?" "Uh haha" The flamboyant man, hearing this, still kneeling, showed an awkward smile. His facial expression twitched a bit, and a subtle anger flashed in his eyes, not expecting Bai Xiaoluo to so openly disrespect him today. Chapter 422 - 394: Underground Black Fist Although she usually didn''t like herself, today was different, as suddenly, he turned his gaze to Lin Tian and then saw him holding hands with Bai Xiaoluo. His expression instantly darkened. Staring at Lin Tian, he said in a hostile tone, "I was wondering why you were so fired up today, it turns out you were hanging out with your little lover." "Wang Yuan, show some respect when you speak to my master," Bai Xiaoluo, hearing Wang Yuan''s sarcastic tone, instantly became furious and shouted just like an angry beast. "Hehe...you call him quite intimately, even referring to him as ''master''," Wang Yuan laughed bitterly in anger. He stood up, threw the blue rose he held onto the ground, and glared at Lin Tian, feeling very upset. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn it, I''ve been chasing you for so long and never seen you give me a nice look, and now, suddenly, this pretty boy appears. No, a bastard paler than I am, and you call him master? How am I any less than him? "Why should you care? How I call him is my business, and now I''m going shopping with my master. Don''t block our way if it''s nothing important," Bai Xiaoluo said very bluntly, then pulled Lin Tian''s hand and tried to leave. "Stop right there." Watching Bai Xiaoluo and Lin Tian walk past him, Wang Yuan was so angry he felt like his lungs would explode. Damn, this woman really thinks she''s a treasure. If it weren''t for the old master at home who insisted I marry her, why would I bother seeing her face every day? "What now? You still have something to say?" Bai Xiaoluo stopped walking, turned around, and frowned at Wang Yuan. "Kid, standing behind a woman without saying a word, what kind of skill is that? Have the guts to fight me one-on-one, I can kill you in minutes," Wang Yuan didn''t look at Bai Xiaoluo; he targeted Lin Tian and shouted. "..." Lin Tian, hearing this, couldn''t help but roll his eyes internally. What have I done? It seems I haven''t said or done anything, right? Why is trouble coming my way? Do I have a face that''s easy to pick on? It''s like being shot while lying down. Looking at Wang Yuan, Lin Tian slightly curved the corners of his mouth and said, "You''re saying you want to fight me one-on-one?" "That''s right, what''s wrong? Scared? If you are scared, you better leave Xiaoluo quickly, don''t stay here and embarrass yourself," Wang Yuan said arrogantly. "Haha... scared? No, but why should I fight you one-on-one? Xiaoluo is already mine, and you say if I lose I must leave her, but if you lose, you lose nothing. Why would I do such a thankless task? Isn''t that like trying to shear a wolf with bare hands?" Lin Tian shook his head and said. "Hmph... you just want me to put something on the table, right? One million, if I lose, I''ll give you one million, how about that?" Wang Yuan said, looking down his nose at Lin Tian, utterly arrogant. "No deal." On hearing this, Lin Tian still shook his head and said, "Isn''t that underestimating Xiaoluo too much? Only one million to compare with her, don''t you think that''s too stingy?" "You..." Wang Yuan, seeing Lin Tian shake his head, pointed at him, teeth gritted, but after hearing what he said, found himself at a loss for words. Finally, he could only counter, "How much do you want then?" "This much," Lin Tian had extended one finger, leaving Wang Yuan to guess, without stating an exact number. "Ten million?" Wang Yuan, seeing Lin Tian extending one finger, couldn''t help but frown. Ten million wasn''t a small amount for him as he wasn''t the head of the Wang family with limited access to the family resources, which he couldn''t just use at will. Ten million would take up more than half of his fortune. "No, no, no... I''m talking about one billion," Lin Tian shook his finger, grinning as he spoke. "What? A hundred million?" Wang Yuan''s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Lin Tian and exclaimed. "What''s the matter, Young Master Wang? Don''t have the guts to bet?" Lin Tian said with ease. This made Wang Yuan want to curse. Damn, speaking so casually, like money means nothing to you. If we lose, it''s me who has to pay, not you. "Hmph, there''s nothing I''m afraid to bet on. I just fear that you wouldn''t dare to," Wang Yuan snorted. Faced with such a trap, he had no choice but to jump in, even if it was his own doing. Let alone a hundred million, even ten billion would see him tearfully agreeing. Besides, it''s not certain that he would lose. "Hehe... Young Master Wang is indeed straightforward. It seems I spoke too little, how about we increase the stakes..." "Enough with the nonsense, hurry up, tell me what kind of bet you want to make," Wang Yuan, seeing Lin Tian was about to raise the stakes, hurriedly interrupted. Damn it, since when is a hundred million too little? Who digs such pits? "Did Young Master Wang not just mention a one-on-one? What''s the matter? Want to change it up?" Lin Tian said with a smile, looking at Wang Yuan. "Hmph... I merely spoke casually just now. We''re all classy people. Brawling and dueling at every turn is beneath us," Wang Yuan snorted. "Since we''re betting, we naturally want something more thrilling." "Oh... and what thrilling game would Young Master Wang like to play?" Lin Tian asked, all smiles. He had already guessed that Wang Yuan might be from the Capital City Wang Family, and seeing his attitude towards Bai Xiaoluo, it probably wasn''t just simple liking. This idea struck him, wondering if he could manipulate the situation involving the Wang Family to torment the Li Family. Therefore, he decided to really entertain Wang Yuan. "Men naturally seek something exhilarating and blood-boiling," Wang Yuan, unaware of Lin Tian''s thoughts, said proudly. "Do you dare to play Black Fist?" "Hehe... Since Young Master Wang wants to play, naturally, I, Lin Tian, will accompany," Lin Tian nodded. "Then follow me," Wang Yuan said, a cold smile flickering across his heart as Lin Tian nodded, then he led the way. On their way, Lin Tian learned from Bai Xiaoluo that Wang Yuan was indeed a member of the Capital City Wang Family, and his status was not lowhe was the nephew of the Family Head Wang Nu, the son of his second brother. Because the Wang Family wanted to form an alliance with the Bai Family, they had sent Wang Yuan to pursue Bai Xiaoluo. "Hehe... this is indeed going to be fun," Lin Tian thought to himself and then looked at Bai Xiaoluo and asked, "What he mentioned about Black Fist, all the young hedonists of Capital City should know this, right?" "Of course, Black Fist is one of those favorite entertainments among those young hedonists, just like racing and flirting. Almost every hedonist in Capital City loves it," Bai Xiaoluo nodded with a smile, her face showing a hint of disdain. "I don''t understand what they see in it, just getting on a stage and throwing a few punches." "Hehe..." Seeing Bai Xiaoluo''s expression, Lin Tian just smiled and didn''t say anything. The world of men is something women are unlikely to understand, just as men will never fully grasp the world of women. Black Fist, a thrilling game, is flesh to flesh, blood splattersin such scenes, the most primitive fighting desires are awakened in men. Chapter 423 - 395 Colluding with the Villainous The location of the underground Black Fist was something Lin Tian had not anticipatedit was actually set up right across from the police station. He couldn''t help but admire the audacity of the owner for choosing such a place. Weren''t they afraid that one day their whole operation would be exposed and raided? When they arrived at the Fighting Ring, Lin Tian and Bai Xiaoluo were both hooded with black sacks, and then led inside by someone. It seemed to be a precaution to prevent others from knowing the route to the underground arena. However, this was of no use to Lin Tian. He activated his clairvoyant ability and could see everything around him clearly. After walking through a few alleys, the sacks were removed from their heads, and what lay before them was a huge athletic field. The seating expanded upwards in a terraced manner, resembling a large cooking pot. It was clear that Wang Yuan was a regular here, as soon as he arrived, someone came out to greet him, "Young Master Wang, you''ve come at the perfect time! The King''s Match is about to begin, and both Young Master Li and Ouyang Qingtian are here." The person who came to greet them appeared to hold a manager-like position, dressed in a very formal suit. "Hmph, what does it have to do with me whether they''re here or not? Are they of higher status than me? Do you need to remind me of that?" Wang Yuan''s face darkened as he spoke, clearly displeased with the man''s words. "Hehe..." The man''s face showed an awkward smile at Wang Yuan''s response, and he quickly nodded and apologized, "I misspoke. Please don''t blame me, Young Master Wang." "Hmph, as long as you know, tonight I want to book a match slot for myself, go arrange it," Wang Yuan''s expression improved slightly as he commanded the man. "Yes, of course, I will make sure it is handled for Young Master Wang," the manager-like person replied, nodding and bowing. He then led Lin Tian and Wang Yuan inside. Lin Tian, noticing that Wang Yuan seemed to have tensions with the Li Family and Ouyang Family, raised an eyebrow and asked Bai Xiaoluo, "Xiaoluo, it seems like Wang Yuan doesn''t get along well with the Li Family and that Ouyang Family, huh? What''s that about?" "Hehe... That''s for sure." Upon hearing Lin Tian''s question, Bai Xiaoluo flashed a mischievous smile, then leaned in close to Lin Tian''s ear and whispered something. After listening to her, a strange smile appeared on Lin Tian''s face, and when he looked at Wang Yuan again, there was no longer any disgust in his eyes. He had not expected Wang Yuan to have such a tragic history. Inside the underground Fighting Ring, since Lin Tian had come with Wang Yuan, he was allowed to enter a private box that was exclusive to him. Once in the box, Wang Yuan took a seat and said, "Don''t think I''m bullying you. Here I have my own exclusive fighter. You are free to choose any other fighter, and I''ll cover the cost." "Heh... Why do I get the feeling you think you''re guaranteed to win?" Lin Tian replied with a light chuckle. "Hmph... My fighter is the strongest in the Fighting Ring, how could it not be easy to win against you?" Wang Yuan boasted confidently, talking about his fighter. "It doesn''t seem like Young Master Wang has much concern for the Li Family or the Ouyang Family?" Lin Tian was not focused on this detail, his lips slightly curving as he suddenly asked. "Hmph... The people from those two families are no good. Why bring them up?" A resentful gleam flashed across Wang Yuan''s face as he looked at Lin Tian. "You''re not with them, are you?" "Of course not, but I share your sentiment towards the Li Family. I''ve been wanting to find an opportunity to deal with them just like you," Lin Tian''s eyes narrowed slightly, giving nothing away. "Tch... You think you can take on the Li Family just like that? I''m not looking down on you, but you honestly don''t have the power to do so. Even I wouldn''t dare to entertain such a thought; I must say your courage is commendable," Wang Yuan said with a sneer, looking at Lin Tian with disdain. "What you say makes sense, the Li Family is indeed powerful, and naturally not someone I can handle alone. But if Young Master Wang were willing to cooperate with me, that would be a different story," Lin Tian replied with a smile, unfazed by Wang Yuan''s derision. "Cooperate with you?" Upon hearing this, Wang Yuan looked Lin Tian up and down before shaking his head, "Why? What capability do you have to talk about cooperation with me? And what right do you have to make me take that risk?" "Since you''re asking that way, let''s just forget I ever said anything. I thought you were somebody, Wang Yuan, but it turns out you''re as hesitant as an old lady. It''s just dealing with two people, and you have so many questions." Lin Tian''s lips curled into a mocking smile. "You really are a coward, with your own sex tape being leaked and you don''t even have the guts to take revenge." "What the fuck... how do you know about that?" Upon hearing that his sex tape had been leaked, Wang Yuan leaped to his feet, his face darkening significantly. "Just tell me if it happened or not?" Seeing Wang Yuan''s reaction, Lin Tian knew everything Bai Xiaoluo had whispered to him was true. Indeed, what Bai Xiaoluo had whispered into Lin Tian''s ear was that the sex tape of Wang Yuan had been distributed by Li Yuan and Ouyang Qingtian, a closely guarded secret known to very few. Wang Yuan''s face turned the color of liver as this was his deepest wound, now brutally exposed by Lin Tian, it was a raw and painful blow. His eyes, filled with dark intent, considered whether to eliminate Lin Tian. The number of people who knew about this was not many, but not few either, and definitely not someone unfamiliar like Lin Tian. If he spoke out about it, Wang Yuan wouldn''t be able to show his face in Capital City anymore. "What, thinking about killing me?" Lin Tian could guess Wang Yuan''s thoughts, his lips twisted in a mocking grin. "Tell me, who told you about it?" Wang Yuan''s expression turned cold as he stared at Lin Tian. "Does it matter?" replied Lin Tian with a smile. "Alright, since you won''t tell, I''ll beat it out of you," Wang Yuan snarled, then waved his hand as several bodyguards surrounded Lin Tian. "Go on, teach this son of a bitch a lesson." "Tsk, tsk, tsk... Wang Yuan, didn''t you just say that I have no right to cooperate with you? No qualifications to cooperate with you? Well now, you just watch carefully," Lin Tian said as he saw Wang Yuan''s bodyguards closing in on him, a smile on his lips as he called out. In a swift motion, his shape blurred, vanishing from the spot; shortly after, a few dull thuds echoed in the box. "Thud, thud, thud, thud..." By the time Lin Tian reappeared, shock was written all over Wang Yuan''s face as he gaped at the bodyguards collapsed on the ground, gasping. "Did you do this?" he looked at Lin Tian in disbelief. "What do you think?" Lin Tian said teasingly. "Gulp..." Wang Yuan swallowed hard, trying to process what had just happened, then his expression suddenly became ingratiating as he looked at Lin Tian. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 424 - 396: First This Way, Then That Way "Big brother, please have a seat... have a seat quickly," Wang Yuan rushed forward, urging Lin Tian. "..." Watching Wang Yuan''s sudden change, Lin Tian got goosebumps. Damn, wasn''t that change a bit too quick? It''s said that a woman''s mood changes faster than flipping a book, but isn''t Wang Yuan''s change just as fast? "Now, I wonder if I still qualify?" Lin Tian sat down and said. "Big brother, what are you saying? If anyone dares to say you''re not qualified, I''ll be the first to slap them," Wang Yuan, suddenly indignant, responded. "I was blind before, big brother, please don''t be upset." "..." The corner of Lin Tian''s mouth twitched, and he looked at Wang Yuan again, wondering if this guy was really from the Wang Family. How could he lack so much integrity? This damn guy speaks faster than a fart. After a fart, at least there''s a stink to prove it passed, but this bastard, it''s just... just... Well, Lin Tian couldn''t even think of a word to describe him. "Stop, let''s talk about the collaboration," Lin Tian couldn''t stand him anymore and made a stopping gesture. "Big brother? You''re not really thinking about hitting the Li Family, are you?" Hearing about the collaboration, Wang Yuan''s face showed a troubled expression. "Do you know how powerful the Li Family is? Even our Wang Family wouldn''t dare to confront them openly, and if it wasn''t for the Ouyang Family''s balance, we alone definitely couldn''t stand against the Li Family." "So what?" Lin Tian said, his expression unchanged. "..." Hearing Lin Tian''s response, Wang Yuan gasped and stared at him wide-eyed. "Big brother, you say, so what?" As if thinking he had heard wrong, Wang Yuan repeated himself. "That would be very serious; the Li Family might just wipe us out." "Are you scared?" Lin Tian remained unmoved. "Scared? What a joke, would I, Wang Yuan, be scared of the Li Family?" Wang Yuan jumped up like a cat on hot bricks and shouted. "But, but it could cost us our lives, big brother?" "Just say whether you''re in or not. I guarantee you there won''t be any risk, and you could make a fortune," Lin Tian assured him. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Big brother, you''re not fooling me, are you? No risk and a big profit? Why does that sound like something a pyramid schemer would say on TV?" Wang Yuan looked doubtfully at Lin Tian. "Damn it, who are you calling a pyramid schemer? You''re the pyramid schemer, your whole family is!" Lin Tian, annoyed, grabbed Wang Yuan by the collar as he spoke. "Big brother, big brother... it''s just a metaphor," Wang Yuan, grabbed by the collar, was terrified, fearing that Lin Tian might beat him up after witnessing Lin Tian''s capabilities; he was definitely no match. "Didn''t the person who met you earlier say that both the Ouyang Family and Li Family people are here?" Lin Tian asked. "Yeah, it''s those bastards, Li Yuan and Ouyang Qingtian. It was them who leaked my video," Wang Yuan''s expression darkened as he mentioned these two. "Heh... Since they are here, isn''t killing them just a matter of snapping our fingers?" An eerie smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips, making Wang Yuan shudder. Then Lin Tian whispered in Wang Yuan''s ear, "We''ll start like this, then do this, and then that..." "Oh..." Wang Yuan''s eyes lit up upon hearing Lin Tian''s plan, and he couldn''t stop the smile that crept on his face. Finally giggling, he flattered, "Big brother really has a great plan. We can indeed destroy them, hehe... I''ll get on it." "Wait..." Just as Wang Yuan was about to rush off, Lin Tian suddenly called out to him. "What is it, big brother?" Wang Yuan asked, puzzled. "Was that video of you making love really broadcast?" Lin Tian asked. "..." Wang Yuan. "Can I see it?" Lin Tian flashed a mischievous grin. "..." Wang Yuan. "What does your silence mean? Are you agreeing?" Lin Tian. "..." Wang Yuan. "Fine, if you won''t show it, no need to be so stingy. I''ve seen such things before, and surely they''re not as good as the Island Country''s action movies," Lin Tian said, watching Wang Yuan''s face grow increasingly darker, continuing casually. "..." But he was unaware that his words just made Wang Yuan''s face even darker. Damn it, what do you mean definitely not as good as an Island Country action movie? Isn''t that obvious? I''m not a professional, and you, being the person involved, dare to ask to watch my sex tape? Could you be any more shameless? "I''ll go find them then." Rolling his eyes, Wang Yuan prepared to go find Li Yuan and Ouyang Qingtian. "Wait... there''s one more thing," Lin Tian called out again. "..." Wang Yuan. "What now?" Wang Yuan looked helplessly at Lin Tian and asked. If it weren''t for the fact that he couldn''t beat this bastard, he would have struck already. "Do you like Xiaoluo?" Lin Tian asked. "Uh... no." Wang Yuan, caught off guard by the question, paused, then seriously shook his head and denied. "..." This time it was Lin Tian who was speechless. He twitched the corners of his mouth and said, "If you don''t like her, why are you chasing her? Are you that bored?" "Can''t help it, it''s an absolute command from the family head, I have no right to refuse," Wang Yuan said sadly. "But now I won''t chase her anymore, she''s your woman, big brother." "..." Lin Tian. ... In another private room, Li Yuan and Ouyang Qingtian sat together, each with a stunningly beautiful woman by their side, whose curves were prominent, and who looked quite seductive, giving off a strong allure. "Haha... Brother Li, I heard your Li Family is making big moves recently, is there a chance to make a fortune? Don''t forget me," Ouyang Qingtian said, taking a sip of his drink. "Tsch... Who told you that? What fortune-making opportunity? There''s indeed activity, but it''s just to deal with one person," Li Yuan, somewhat tipsy, replied after belching. "Oh... so there is such a matter? Everyone knows your Li Family is the top family in Huaxia, who would dare to provoke you, and yet you have to go to such lengths to deal with him," Ouyang Qingtian said, his face showing surprise as he asked. "The family head has ordered not to discuss it with outsiders, so stop asking," Li Yuan, though drunk, knew there were things he could say and things he couldn''t, and he was already taking a big risk by saying so much. "Bang..." The door of the private room was suddenly kicked open, and standing at the doorway was Wang Yuan. "Yo yo... Isn''t this Young Master Wang? What brings you to our humble place? Could it be that you want to watch your starring video?" Seeing it was Wang Yuan, Ouyang Qingtian burst into laughter and said. Chapter 425 - 397: Everyones Calculations "Fuck you, dare to mention that one more time and see if I don''t kill you today," Wang Yuan erupted in fury when Ouyang Qingtian poked at his sore spot. Had it not been for the dirty tricks those two bastards pulled, would his little video have been leaked? "Heh heh... I really don''t believe you have the guts to do that," Ouyang Qingtian, seeing Wang Yuan''s angry expression, laughed even more joyously. Li Yuan at his side was no exception, as he hugged a woman, continuously kneading her breasts, clearly enjoying himself. "Hmph... I didn''t come here to argue with you guys today," Wang Yuan also knew he couldn''t really start a fight right now, as he would definitely be at a disadvantage if he were alone. Moreover, unless he wanted to start a war between the Wang and Ouyang Families, he wouldn''t dare to actually kill Ouyang Qingtian. He had merely been blowing off steam. "Oh...? You didn''t come to argue? Then I wonder why young Master Wang has graced us with his presence? Surely not to secretly record us on your phone and upload it, right?" Upon hearing Wang Yuan, Li Yuan immediately jeered. "You..." Wang Yuan''s lungs nearly burst with rage looking at Li Yuan. He clenched his teeth, wanting desperately to cut the bastard down, but remembering what Lin Tian had said, he sneered inwardly. "Keep laughing, laugh it up now, folks. You''ll be crying soon enough." "Cut the crap. I came here today to make a bet with you guys," Wang Yuan said outright. "A bet?" Li Yuan was caught off guard by Wang Yuan''s words, then a playful smile appeared on his face as he said, "What do you want to bet on?" "In the underground Black Fist world, it''s obviously boxing that we''re betting on," Wang Yuan said, looking at Li Yuan as if he were an idiot. "What do you say? Got the balls to take me up on it?" "Heh... Are you referring to your so-called Black Cyclone?" Ouyang Qingtian laughed coldly at Wang Yuan''s challenge. "My fighters have beaten your Black Cyclone plenty of times. I really don''t know where you get the courage to keep betting." "Shut the fuck up. Am I, Master Wang, so flush with cash I have nowhere else to spend it? Are you chicken or what? Bet or don''t bet, just say the word," Wang Yuan replied insolently. Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan felt like scratching their teeth at Wang Yuan''s words, as they really had no comeback. The Wang Family, as one of the three major families of the Capital City, certainly had influence in the political sphere, and the area they managed happened to include the juicy slice of the Huaxia economic market. Speaking of money, truly, neither the Ouyang nor Li Families would dare boast they were richer than the Wang Family. "Fine, since you''re so eager to throw your money away, what''s there for me to be afraid of betting on? I''ll take you on," Ouyang Qingtian declared without showing any weakness. What was with Wang Yuan today? He was openly challenging them. If they didn''t accept, the outside world would definitely say they were scared of him. Li Yuan also nodded, agreeing to take up Wang Yuan on his bet. "Heh heh... That''s more like it, acting like men," Wang Yuan laughed as both agreed to the match. "Since you''ve both agreed to bet on the fight, let''s discuss how much. But just to be clear, I won''t waste time on small bets." "" Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan couldn''t help but grimace. Damn bastard, so full of himself just because he had money. So what if he was rich? Did he think that gave him the right to be so arrogant? They''ll see who''s crying when they lose. "Ten million," the two discussed and eventually provided a number. "Psh... ten million, and you have the nerve to shout it out loud? Anyone would think you were loaded," Wang Yuan scoffed at their offer. "Too little. I won''t bother." "Goddammit" both cursed inwardly, ten million was too little? How much does this jerk want? Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan exchanged glances, then nodded, before looking at Wang Yuan saying, "Name your price. We have no idea how big you want to bet, but as long you''re willing, we''re in all the way." "Heh heh... Remember you said that. Don''t go back on your word later," Wang Yuan was delighted hearing them. "I''m not asking for much. I left in such a hurry today, I didn''t bring too much money with me. Let''s just bet a billion, how about that?" "Puuh..." Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan spat out their drinks in shock, looking at Wang Yuan with disbelief. "You want to bet a billion?" "That''s right, one billion," Wang Yuan confirmed, looking at their astonished faces. Internally, he couldn''t help but rejoice, thinking to himself how right his brother was about how thrilling it felt to show off, then he put on an indifferent face. "You can''t cover that bet, can you?" "..." Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan''s faces twitched. A billion! That''s a billion they were talking about here! Were they taking it as if it was ten bucks? The two were grinding their teeth internally C this bastard really knew how to play it big. Who does he think he is saying he ''just'' had a billion at hand? And adding ''just'' for good measure? What does that mean? What does it imply? Are they trying to say we''re broke? After wiping the wine dribbles from their mouths, the two started discussing in low voices. "Brother Li, this Wang Yuan jerk is acting weird today, isn''t he? Straight up betting ten billion, could it be a trap?" Ouyang Qingtian speculated suspiciously. "Indeed, this is out of character. Normally, the kid avoids us like the plague, and today he''s coming at us head-on, smells fishy," Li Yuan agreed, nodding. "Then should we not take the bet? It''s ten billion we''re talking about. If we lose, our old man will surely flay a layer of skin off of us," Ouyang Qingtian said fearfully. "No way. Not betting is just not an option," Li Yuan shook his head upon hearing this. "Wang Yuan coming our way must have been noticed by many, and he made such a scene entering the ring. Now, everyone is probably paying attention to what''s happening here. If we let him go without taking up the bet, we can forget about keeping our faces in the future." "Right, Brother Li has a point," Ouyang Qingtian agreed, considering the reputation at stake. But he quickly appeared troubled again, "But ten billion, we can''t come up with it." "What''s there to fear? We''ll specify that only people from the Fighting Ring can be used. Don''t worry about any tricks from the kid. We both have a top fighter, while he only has one. It''s not yet decided who will win or lose," Li Yuan said with a cold laugh. "Heh heh... That''s right, the outcome isn''t certain yet. Let''s do that," Ouyang Qingtian''s eyes lit up, as if the money was already his. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After agreeing, they gave their response to Wang Yuan. "It''s just ten billion, isn''t it? We''ll take your bet. But before we start, there''s one condition: the bet must use only fighters from our Fighting Ring." Chapter 426 - 398: Choosing People "Such a fuss over a small bet, discussing it forever," said Wang Yuan disdainfully as he saw both men nod in agreement to the gamble. "You set the rules, just don''t welsh on the bet when you lose." "..." Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan couldn''t help but turn dark at Wang Yuan''s arrogant demeanor. Damn it, does having money make you that great? After all, this is ten billion we''re talking about. Can''t you let us discuss a bit? After the two had no objections, Wang Yuan returned to his private box. He looked at Lin Tian and Bai Xiaoluo, seated inside, with an expression that wasn''t too pleasant. "What''s wrong? They didn''t agree?" Lin Tian asked, raising an eyebrow at his pouty face. "They agreed," Wang Yuan sighed. "But those bastards insisted on defending in the boxing match. I only have one person, but they have twoit''s a sure loss." "Heh... looks like they do have some brains," Lin Tian chuckled after hearing this. "Big brother, and you can still laugh? We''re going to lose, ten billion!" Wang Yuan looked at Lin Tian who was still smiling at the time, feeling like he was going to collapse. "What''s there to be afraid of? You have me," Lin Tian said, still relaxed and not minding Wang Yuan''s mood at all. "No, big brother, they also said that we could only choose from people in the fighting ring for the competition, otherwise it doesn''t count," said Wang Yuan with a troubled look. "No problem, we just find another person, right?" Lin Tian replied, still unfazed. "..." Wang Yuan was speechless, carefully explaining to Lin Tian, "Big brother, it''s your first time here, so you might not know the situation. The three strongest boxers in the fighting ring are all with us now, the other boxers can''t compare at all. But they have two, and we only have onehow can we compete?" "That does sound problematic," Lin Tian admitted, but still, his face was calm in the midst of chaos, nearly driving Wang Yuan to his knees. Big brother, can''t you give me a worried expression so I know you''re concerned about this? "However, there isn''t a problem without a solution," Lin Tian mused after a while. "Big brother, you have a solution?" Wang Yuan exclaimed, his face lighting up with hope at Lin Tian''s words. "Yeah, can''t we just find someone stronger than them?" Lin Tian nodded, his face full of smiles. "Pfft..." Wang Yuan almost burst out. He gave Lin Tian an aggrieved look as if to say you clearly weren''t listening to me beforeI already said that the three strongest boxers are already on our side. "Big brother..." Wang Yuan said in pain, covering his face, at a loss for words. "Let''s go choose someone now," Lin Tian said, taking the lead out of the box. Watching Lin Tian''s departing figure, Wang Yuan followed helplessly, wondering whether he had dug a hole for others or himself this time. "Let''s just try our luck," he sighed to himself in consolation. Boxers'' area. This is a special area created by the underground fighting ring for customers. Here, customers can freely choose their preferred boxer for a fight. This area is divided into three levels: Black Iron Level, Silver Level, and Gold Level. Among them, Black Iron Level boxers are the weakest, and Gold Level the strongest. Accordingly, the price of a Gold Level boxer is several times higher than that of a Black Iron Level boxer. Lin Tian walked into the boxers'' area with Bai Xiaoluo, looking at the three large restrooms inside, Lin Tian first entered the Black Iron Level restroom. Observing the many contestants who were training inside, he activated his Clairvoyance ability. After being recognized by the Taotie System, Lin Tian''s various abilities were enhanced to different degrees. The Clairvoyance ability could now be used to observe a person''s strength and was no longer just about seeing through things clearly. After a full round, Lin Tian was quite disappointed. The strength of these Black Iron Level boxers was more or less the same, only more robust compared to the average person. Shaking his head, Lin Tian then went to the Silver Level restroom. The people inside were still no different from the Black Iron Level boxers, and Lin Tian did not choose anyone. When he finally came out of the Gold Level restroom, Wang Yuan couldn''t hold back any longer. He looked at Lin Tian and said with dismay, "Big brother, you''ve checked out the boxers in all three restrooms and still haven''t found a suitable one?" "It won''t do. They are all too weak. They are not worth my investment," Lin Tian said, shaking his head. "..." A dark line crossed Wang Yuan''s forehead. Yes, I know they aren''t good enough, but we have to choose one, right? "Is this it? Only these three restrooms where we can choose boxers?" Lin Tian asked dubiously. "Yes, just these three... oh, wait, there''s another one. But it''s no different from not going. The boxers there can''t compare with the ones here at all," Wang Yuan began nodding before shaking his head. "Show me," Lin Tian said, not put off by Wang Yuan''s words. He decided to take a look. "Big brother, I think we should just forget it. The guys there can hardly be called boxers," Wang Yuan frowned. "But none here are any good. Let''s take a look; we might come across someone tough?" Lin Tian said nonchalantly. "Alright, but I''m sure you''ll be disappointed," Wang Yuan nodded, his tone sure. "Heh, we''ll see after we take a look," Lin Tian smiled and then followed Wang Yuan toward another part of the fighting ring. This place was almost like hell compared to the heaven of the fighting ring. Along the way, foul stenches never ceased. When Lin Tian entered a small room, a flicker of shock crossed his eyes. He didn''t expect such a place to exist here. It was simply inhumane. The room was filled with sewage ditches and the stench nauseating. Just taking a breath of air had an almost unconscious effect, as could be told by Wang Yuan''s and Bai Xiaoluo''s pale faces. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Big brother, this is it. These people were all bought by the fighting ring from various places. The good ones have already moved up, while these have been disqualified, waiting to fight in some inconsequential matches," Wang Yuan said, holding his nose. "Hmm," Lin Tian nodded, and once again activated his Clairvoyance to observe each person here. Indeed, like Wang Yuan said, these boxers were even worse than those he''d seen before. Not only were they physically weak, but their muscles were also atrophied. How could they even box? Just as Lin Tian was about to give up, he spotted someone rather unique in the corner. Chapter 427 - 399 Selling Butt This was a man from Huaxia, his stature was not remarkable, and compared to others here, he could be considered weak. But Lin Tian, using his Clairvoyance, saw that his meridians were wide open and very broad, while his heart was also twice the size of an average person''s. This indicated that he had strong explosive power, his heart could endure high-intensity exercise, making him very suitable for boxing. However, what baffled Lin Tianqi was that he had suffered severe injuries, the main artery in his arm was severed, preventing him from clenching a fist or even exerting force, possibly making it extremely difficult to even lift his arm. A slight smile played at the corners of Lin Tian''s mouth as he approached the man hiding in the corner, stood in front of him, and said, "Are you interested in fighting a boxing match for me?" "Whoosh..." As soon as Lin Tian''s words fell, a round of astonishment arose from the surroundings. They looked at Lin Tian as if he was an idiot, coming here to look for a boxer, and among all people here, not choosing someone decent but a cripple, they really didn''t know what to say. Wang Yuan''s mouth twitched when he saw the man Lin Tian had chosen, and a line of black lines broke out on his forehead. Is this the person you chose? Damn, there''s nothing special about him. He might as well choose one of those we saw earlier. It''s not your money that is being lost, so you''re not the one in a hurry, huh? Lin Tian didn''t care what they thought, his face serious as he looked at the boxer in the corner, showing no sign of joking around. "I think you have the wrong man," Jiang Hui said with a stunned expression on his face. If it weren''t for the earnest look on Lin Tian''s face, he would have thought he was there to mock him. "No, the person I''m looking for is you," Lin Tian shook his head, smiling as he spoke. "Haha... Is this guy an idiot? He''s actually choosing a cripple." "You can tell he''s the type with more money than sense." "Truly an idiot, can''t even pick people properly." "..." The people around them, seeing that Lin Tian was serious about choosing Jiang Hui, who was handicapped, as a boxer, couldn''t help but look on with mocking disdain. "Hehe... I think you should have heard; I am a cripple," Jiang Hui said, his expression stunned once again, and then he laughed softly, lifting his arms. Both hands dangled powerlessly, as if dead. "What if I said I can heal you?" Lin Tian asked, unfazed as he looked at Jiang Hui. "What? You''re saying you can heal my arm?" Jiang Hui''s eyes widened in disbelief, followed by a self-deprecating laugh. "Stop joking with me, I know my own condition, it''s impossible to heal." "I did say ''if,''" Lin Tian''s lips curled into a mischievous arc as he said, "If I heal your arm, will you fight a boxing match for me?" "Hehe... If you really can heal my arm, not just a boxing match, I, Jiang Hui, will be yours from now on, at your disposal," Jiang Hui said, obviously disbelieving. "Good, just remember your words," Lin Tian nodded. "Come with me, the stench here is too strong, I can hardly bear it." With that, he had left the place and went back to the private room previously occupied by Wang Yuan. "Big Brother, you''re not really going to have this Jiang Hui fight in the boxing match, are you?" Back in the private room, Wang Yuan pointed at Jiang Hui, not caring about his feelings as he addressed Lin Tian. "Why not?" Lin Tian asked, looking at him. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "..." Seeing Lin Tian still not worried, Wang Yuan covered his face with a pained expression. "It''s not just a matter of it being impossible, it''s very impossible, he''s not just a cripple now, but even if he was healthy, he might not be a match for the boxers Ouyang Qingtian has." Jiang Hui didn''t say a word on the side, his gaze fixed on Lin Tian, burning with intensity, as if he were a peerless beauty. At that moment, Jiang Hui''s heart was pounding with excitement and hope. Ever since his arm was crippled, he had given up all hope and was just waiting to die slowly. But today, Lin Tian said that he could heal his injuries, which made him unable to help but anticipate. He still had so much left undone, and a great vengeance not yet avenged. How could he be willing to die like this? "Don''t be so pessimistic, nothing is certain until the very end," Lin Tian looked at Wang Yuan''s agitated state and smiled, brushing it off with a wave of his hand. "Maybe we can win, huh?" "Win with him?" Wang Yuan''s eyes bulged upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, pointing at Jiang Hui and shouting exaggeratedly, "If he really can win, I, Wang Yuan, will truly become your underling from now on, doing whatever you ask." "That''s your own words, don''t forget it," Lin Tian said with raised eyebrows, smiling, then he took out a healing potion from his bosom and offered it to Jiang Hui. "Drink this, after you consume this potion, your injury will immediately recover." "Big Brother, you''re not mistaken, right? Just this potion can make his injury recover?" Wang Yuan looked at the healing potion Lin Tian took out, disbelieving. Jiang Hui''s mouth twitched as he looked at the potion in Lin Tian''s hand, his hope plummeting dramatically. Just a potion to heal his injury, what a joke? He had already made up his mind that Lin Tian was there to mock him. But holding on to the notion that having it was better than not, he took the potion and gulped it down. After all, there was nothing left to save in his current state, at worst he would only die. Lin Tian did not offer any explanation. Watching Jiang Hui drink the healing potion, he smiled and after a little while, he asked, "How do you feel?" "I, I..." Jiang Hui had been expecting death. In his view, what Lin Tian had given him, even if not poison, couldn''t possibly be a tonic. He anticipated some reaction, but after a while, feeling only a tingling numbness in his arm as if ants were crawling over it, it was unbearably uncomfortable. In disbelief, he lifted his arm and found that he could exert strength again. His eyes welled up with tears; his arm was finally healed. "Huff..." Taking a deep breath, he knelt down towards Lin Tian. "From now on, I am at your service, Lin Tian, to be commanded like an ox or horse." "Is it really healed?" Wang Yuan said, startled by Jiang Hui''s sudden action. "Uh... I never asked you to do anything," Lin Tian replied, looking at Jiang Hui, who had suddenly knelt before him, with a look of discomfort, as if he was about to die. He quickly stepped forward to help him up and said, "Just fight well in the boxing match for me, remember to win, or else our Young Master Wang here will have to sell his ass." "Cough, cough, cough..." Upon hearing Lin Tian say he''d have to sell his ass if he lost, Wang Yuan immediately began coughing violently, damn it, who said that? Don''t spread rumors, okay, who''s selling their ass? Chapter 428 - 400 A Billion The climax of the Fighting Ring tonight was supposed to be a battle between two Gold Level fighters, but it was canceled just as the match was about to start. This caused the audience on the scene to curse out loud; they came here tonight for this fight, yet the following announcement made them boil over with excitement again. Wang Yuan is going to lead his Black Cyclone to challenge Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan on the fighting platform. Holy shit, that''s explosive. You have to understand that Wang Yuan''s Black Cyclone, Ouyang Qingtian''s Wild Bull, and Li Yuan''s Iron Crocodile are the three strongest people in the Fighting Ring. There''s probably no one but themselves who could take them on. Just thinking about watching such a fight gets my blood pumping. The Fighting Ring''s promotions are always on point. In just a few minutes, every spectator in every corner of the Fighting Ring knew the stakes. Next was the opening of the betting, allowing the audience to gamble on who could win. This bout wasn''t favored by most because it was Wang Yuan alone taking on Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan, two against one. He was already outnumbered, and the quality was the same. The Casino didn''t favor Wang Yuan either, thus offering odds of ten to one against him, while Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan''s side were at one point five to one, which later dropped to one point three to one due to the sheer number of people betting on them. Yet, despite this, people continued to bet on them incessantly. Sitting in the private room, Wang Yuan looked at the statistics compiled by the Casino, his complexion turning green with anger. He complained nonstop to Lin Tian, "Big Brother, look at that, look at those bumpkins; they keep betting on Ouyang Qingtian and that bastard Li Yuan to win. They''re so shortsighted. With odds of only one point three to one, is there anything to gain? Betting on us would be so much bettera tenfold return just like that." "..." Jiang Hui watched Wang Yuan ranting and couldn''t help twitching his mouth; by now, he had changed into a new set of clothes and had bandages wrapped around his hands, looking every bit like a fighter. "Won''t you guys talk? Tell me I''m right, won''t you?" Wang Yuan called out, unsatisfied. "Pfft..." Bai Xiaoluo couldn''t hold back her laughter when she saw him like this. Covering her mouth, she was utterly adorable and playful, which instantly earned her a look of deep resentment from Wang Yuan. "Xiaoluo, what are you laughing at?" "Hee hee ... Nothing, nothing, you just look like a complaining wife right now." Bai Xiaoluo giggled. "..." Hearing Bai Xiaoluo say he looked like a complaining wife, Wang Yuan suddenly had a forehead full of black lines. Damn it, I, Wang Yuan, am suave and debonair, a true gentlemanhow could I look like a complaining wife? Can you even speak properly? Can''t you? "Alright, so they aren''t betting on us, right?" Lin Tian said with an unconcerned smile. "We can just bet on ourselves." "Yes, we can bet on ourselves," Wang Yuan exclaimed upon hearing this, then looked at Lin Tian with a conflicted face. "Big Brother, are we really going to bet on ourselves?" "Get lost..." Lin Tian looked at him and knew he didn''t believe they would win either; with that mentality, yet he still had the nerve to urge others to bet on them. What was he thinkingwhy not go fuck a dog? "One billion on us to win," Lin Tian said as he pulled out a Black Card and tossed it to Wang Yuan. "Hiss..." Wang Yuan looked at the Black Card in his hand and involuntarily took a sharp breath. His gaze towards Lin Tian was full of curiosity; he still didn''t know Lin Tian''s identity, but given that Lin Tian had casually thrown down a billion, he figured the man''s background must be remarkable. Jiang Hui also looked at Lin Tian with astonished eyes, a peculiar light flickering in his pupils, evidently deep in thought. Watching his fist clench and unclench, it seemed he was struggling to make some decision. "Big brother, you''re really rich. I''m going to hang with you from now on; just don''t forget about me, okay?" Wang Yuan said obsequiously, then scurried out with the card in hand. Seeing this, Lin Tian felt a wave of nausea. Dammit, is this guy really from the Wang Family? How can he have no integrity? No backbone? Seeing this, Bai Xiaoluo couldn''t stop laughing, covering her mouth. Once out of the private room, Wang Yuan, holding the card, ran straight to the betting station, and his demeanor as a spoiled young master was unmistakable. "Move, move! Don''t get in this young master''s way. Do you want to die? You think I won''t kill you?" he yelled as he forced his way through the crowd. The people he pushed aside all looked angry, but when they saw who he was, they could only hold back, cursing in their hearts that this jerk would eventually be impotent. Arriving at the betting station, Wang Yuan confidently took out his card and declared, "Put all the money on me to win." "Alright, young master Wang." The people at the Fighting Ring recognized Wang Yuan. Seeing him, they said nothing but simply nodded with a smile. However, when they saw the amount on the card, they couldn''t help but bug out their eyes. It took quite a while before they stammered, "Wang, young master Wang, are you sure you want to bet it all?" "Nonsense, didn''t I just say that? Bet it all," Wang Yuan said, relishing their expressions. Dammit, got scared, didn''t you? Surprised, huh? Never seen so much money before? I was startled myself at first. "Gulp..." The betting clerk swallowed hard at his words and then called out, "Recorded: Young Master Wang bets on himself to win, ten billion." "Hiss..." The surrounding crowd, hearing this, widened their eyes in shock and took sharp breaths. What? Did they hear that right? A ten billion bet? That''s just too rich, isn''t it? Looking at Wang Yuan, everyone was filled with shock, many cursing inside. We get that you''re rich, but you don''t have to flaunt it like this, right? It''s so demoralizing, and it really hurts people''s feelings. What they didn''t know was that Wang Yuan was just as shocked. Ten billion, goddammit, wasn''t it supposed to be just one billion? Wang Yuan felt like crying without tears, and the thought of dying crossed his mind. He never dreamed that Lin Tian''s card would hold ten billion. He had heard Lin Tian mention betting one billion and thought that was all there was, so he said to bet it all, but now, what a huge blunder it had become. Backing out was out of the question; he wasn''t going to lose face like that. But if he lost, he truly would have to sell his buttnot only would he owe ten billion to those bastards Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan, but there was also this huge sum here. Wang Yuan''s face was truly green, and with a heart heavy with an indescribable gloom, he returned to the private room. "Huh? What''s with you, kid? It was just a simple bet, right? Why has your face gone all pale?" Lin Tian said, noticing Wang Yuan''s obvious distraction and raising an eyebrow in surprise. "I, I..." Wang Yuan opened his mouth to say something but found he didn''t know how to explain. It took him a while to force out, "Big brother, I placed the wrong bet." S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 429 - 401: The Forest Guardian "Bet on the wrong side?" Lin Tian said in amazement. How could that possibly happen? He had made himself so clear, betting on their victory. If that got messed up, then there really was nothing he could say. "Yes, I put a billion on what should have been ten billion," Wang Yuan said with a distraught face. "I really had no idea there was that much money involved at the time." ... Lin Tian rolled his eyes upon realizing what had actually happened. Without saying it, he knew this guy must have been showing off and then placed all his money on it. Luckily, it was on his own side. "Tsk tsk... Young Master Wang, you''ve really grown some skill, betting all of my fortune like that. What do you think we should do now?" Lin Tian said with a teasing look at Wang Yuan. The money on the card was from his last win at the horse racing track, which he hadn''t even touched. He would have never imagined it would be squandered by Wang Yuan in one fell swoop. "I... Big brother, it''s really not a big deal," Wang Yuan stammered, eyes darting around. "Look, I only followed your instruction to place the bet, and it was on our side. I just added a tiny bit more. If we win, won''t we earn even more? You should be thanking me." "Get lost, nine billion is just a ''tiny bit''?" Lin Tian looked at him irritably. Damn it, this guy had messed up and still had the shamelessness to ask for thanks. Why not just drop dead? If nine billion is a ''tiny bit,'' then please give me a ''tiny bit.'' I''ll acknowledge you as my big brother. ... Wang Yuan. Seeing Lin Tian''s reaction, Wang Yuan didn''t dare to speak. He knew he had messed up, and more importantly, he couldn''t beat him, so it was better to admit defeat. Otherwise, it would be a loss to get beaten for nothing. ...... In Europe, inside Twilight Manor. This was the ancestral land of the Krone Family, who had been living here since the birth of their clan, now for no less than a century, demonstrating the family''s long history. Within a hundred miles of Twilight Manor, all was the territory of the Krone Family. No one could approach without being accompanied by a member of the Krone Family. Even government officials could not enter without permission. At that moment, a woman in a red cheongsam appeared outside Twilight Manor. Her figure was exquisitely delicate, and the cheongsam accentuated her curves to the extreme, taking one''s breath away at a single glance. Who else could this be but Zhang Ya? After escaping from Lin Tian by jumping into the sea, she immediately flew to Europe. Following a series of inquiries, she finally discovered the specific location of Albert''s familyTwilight Manor. Standing at the divide of Twilight Manor, she hesitated, uncertain whether to go in. Not far away stood a sign that read, "No entry for non-Krone family members, violators will be executed." Zhang Ya did not doubt this warning, as she had conducted multiple tests over the past few days and found the facts to be true: anyone who wasn''t a member of the Krone Family would be killed within ten steps of entrywhether children, elders, women, or middle-aged men. "I am a friend of Albert, and I have something to say to the people of the Krone Family. I hope you''ll let me in," Zhang Ya hesitated but decided to proceed, calling into the manor in English. However, after more than ten seconds, there was no response from inside, neither granting permission to enter nor denying it, which made the atmosphere grow tense. "If you don''t answer, I''ll take it as your consent. Here I come." Zhang Ya couldn''t wait any longer. She stepped into the boundary of Twilight Manor, treading carefully at every step, prepared for someone to attack her at any moment. A minute passed, and she had taken nearly a hundred steps without anyone attacking her. Zhang Ya let out a sigh of relief, it seemed that they had tacitly allowed her entry. "Whoosh..." However, the instant she let down her guard, an attack camea steel needle, flying swiftly towards Zhang Ya''s head with a whistling sound. "Damn." Zhang Ya''s reaction was quick. As soon as she perceived the incoming attack, she moved aside, dodging clumsily. "Hiss..." The steel needle, as if slicing through tofu, easily penetrated the trunk of the tree next to her. The small hole was glaringly visible, making Zhang Ya''s body go numb; had the needle struck her head, she would definitely have become a corpse. "Whoosh whoosh whoosh..." Before she could react, three steel needles in a triangular formation shot at Zhang Ya, leaving her no chance to dodge. "Damn it, do they really think I''m a sheep waiting to be slaughtered?" Zhang Ya''s face grew grim. She had not expected merely trying to inform the Krone Family of Albert''s death to result in such a dire situation. Instantaneous Movement activated in an instant, and Zhang Ya''s figure disappeared from where she stood, then reappeared ten meters away. "What...?" Her sudden disappearance elicited a shocked exclamation from within the woods; clearly, they hadn''t expected her to have this trick up her sleeve. "I mean no harm; I just want to relay a message," Zhang Ya, still hopeful, called out to those hidden in the forest. "Bang..." It was clear the person she was addressing had no intention of listening to explanations. As soon as she finished talking, a fist landed on her abdomen, knocking her back with its great force. The attacker was so fast that she didn''t even have time to use Instantaneous Movement. "Pffft..." Zhang Ya spat out a mouthful of blood as she fell, her face turning pale. She hadn''t expected her adversary to be so strong that she was left without any resistance. "Boom..." Another punch came, this time aimed at Zhang Ya''s head. She caught a glimpse of the attack and, without hesitation, activated Instantaneous Movement to dodge. "Boom... crack..." But she was still a step too slow. Though she managed to avoid a fatal hit by moving away from the most critical point, the price she paid was a shattered shoulder. "Huff huff..." Hiding not far away, Zhang Ya felt her heartbeat and breathing accelerate. That had been too close; she had almost died. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You''re quite resilient, more so than I expected," said the man as he stepped out of the woods, appearing before the heavily injured Zhang Ya. "But you''re still going to die. No entry to Twilight Manor for those not of the Krone Family." "Is this how you treat messengers?" Upon hearing that he still intended to kill her, Zhang Ya''s face grew uglier, and she angrily shouted at him. "A messenger? What is that supposed to mean?" The man looked clearly perplexed by Zhang Ya''s words. "Die, you shouldn''t have come here." But it was plain to see that he wasn''t interested in listening to much, and he aimed a punch at Zhang Ya''s head. Chapter 430 - 402: The Savage Bull vs Black Cyclone "Albert is dead," Zhang Ya, realizing she couldn''t avoid the punch, decided to close her eyes and screamed out. "What... How could Albert be dead?" Sure enough, the man stopped upon hearing that Albert was dead, his face filled with disbelief as he looked at Zhang Ya and then gripped her throat, demanding, "Tell me, how did Albert die? If you dare to lie to me, I won''t let you off." "Cough, cough cough... Can you, can you let go of me first?" Zhang Ya struggled to breathe, her face turning a bright red as she pointed at her own throat and shouted. "Hmph, speak," Winston Krone let go of Zhang Ya with a cold snort. After several deep breaths, she finally recovered and raised her head to clearly see Winston Krone''s face. He bore some resemblance to Albert, but his face was more resolute, more captivating, especially that high-bridged nose that made people fall in love at first sight. "Albert was killed by someone named Lin Tian," Zhang Ya pondered for a moment before speaking, then recounted the battle at the Sea of Heavenly Horses. "You''re saying that this Lin Tian, who has merely broken the Mirror, killed Albert, who was already at the Half-Step Condensation Realm?" Winston Krone clearly didn''t believe what Zhang Ya was saying; his voice turned very somber, with a murderous intent rising in his eyes. Albert was his younger brother, and the two had a very close relationship since childhood. Additionally, because Albert''s Spirit Martial talent was better than his, he doted on his younger brother even more. But now, hearing that his brother had been killed, how could he not be furious? "I''m not lying to you; Lin Tian controls many abilities, including strength, speed, fire," Zhang Ya, seeing Winston didn''t believe her, immediately began to explain. "Oh... he possesses many abilities? And he has also reached the Mirror Breaking Realm?" Winston listened, furrowed his brow, and appeared puzzled. It was extraordinary for a person to master three powers and still be able to cultivate to the Mirror Breaking Realm. He must be a genius with considerable talent, although it would be extremely difficult for him to improve his strength in the future. "Come with me inside and recount everything you know to the family elders," Winston contemplated for a while before deciding to bring Zhang Ya back to the Krone Family. After all, she was the most knowledgeable about the matter concerning Lin Tian. Albert, as the most talented heir of their generation in the Krone Family, had now been killed by someone else. They were definitely going to seek revenge. Following behind Winston, Zhang Ya walked toward the center of the manor. Along the way, she was in a state of shock; she couldn''t believe how formidable the defenses of Twilight Manor were. Nearly every hundred meters there was a member of the Krone Family, each one possessing formidable strength. She realized that her thoughts of breaking in were ludicrous; even a hundred lives wouldn''t suffice. ... The underground Black Fist Arena. Wang Yuan buying ten billion worth of chips in one go truly shocked everyone, even Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan were taken aback in their private box. When they heard that Wang Yuan had bought ten billion worth of chips all at once, their jaws nearly dropped. Ouyang Qingtian turned to Li Yuan and cursed, "How can this son of a bitch be so rich? He didn''t steal from his family''s vault, did he?" "Who knows?" Li Yuan replied with a slight sneer of disdain, yet his expression betrayed his wish that he were in Wang Yuan''s shoes C to be foolishly rich, because who cares about being foolish when you have money. "That doesn''t make sense, does it? Even if Wang Yuan is foolish, he wouldn''t be foolish to this degree; Brother Li, do you think there could be some trickery involved?" Ouyang Qingtian pondered yet felt that Wang Yuan was behaving very irregularly. "A trick? You''re overthinking it. Who doesn''t know that the strongest fighters in the ring are just three, Iron Crocodile, Black Cyclone, and your Savage Bull? Now Iron Crocodile and Savage Bull are in our hands, what schemes could he possibly pull off? If he dares to find someone from the outside, we just won''t acknowledge it," Li Yuan scoffed, analyzing the situation thoroughly. "Hmm, Brother Li makes sense," Ouyang Qingtian nodded upon hearing this, realizing that it was indeed a guaranteed win situation for them. He picked up his glass and said, "Then let''s toast to us taking down those ten billion." "Haha... Compared to ten billion, I''m more interested in seeing that bastard Wang Yuan''s face when he loses," Li Yuan laughed heartily. "Yes, yes...," Ouyang Qingtian also burst into laughter, both men seemingly already envisioning their victory. The efficiency of the fighting ring''s staff was remarkable; within an hour, all the bets had been placed, and then came the thrilling wait for the match to begin. Even before the match started, the audience was already boiling with excitement. Groups of people, whether acquainted or not, gathered together, incessantly discussing the upcoming match. "Hey... brother, which one do you favor? Who did you bet on to win?" "I''m rooting for Black Cyclone; his strength is genuinely impressive. It''s a pity he has to face both Savage Bull and Iron Crocodile; that doesn''t bode well for his chances," someone replied. "Yeah, I initially wanted to bet on Black Cyclone winning, but facing two equally strong opponents at the same time, I bet on both Iron Crocodile and Savage Bull," another one chimed in. "..." "Ladies and gentlemen, the exciting match is about to start, please quiet down." Just then, a man walked to the center of the ring, microphone in hand, dressed in a tailcoat and looking quite the gentleman. He was the judge for this bout. He scanned the crowd and waited until it truly calmed down before speaking. "This match will be conducted as a king of the hill contest, featuring the young masters Ouyang, Li, and Wang, with Master Wang being the current king. Both sides have two fighters each, and whoever holds the hill successful in the end will be the winner," he announced. "Just start already, enough with the blabbering." "Damn it, hurry up and start; I can''t wait anymore." "Start already, start, or trust me, I''ll cuss you out." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "..." Upon hearing the pile of nonsense from the man in the tailcoat, the audience, who were already familiar with the rules, began to curse, leaving the judge standing on the platform somewhat embarrassed. "Heh heh... Since everyone is so eager, let''s begin the match then." Helpless, he had prepared an exciting opening speech but to his dismay, these bumpkins didn''t appreciate it. Finding a true connoisseur really was hard. "Dang..." A bell rang through the Black Fist Arena, and then the fighters entered. As per Lin Tian''s request, Wang Yuan chose Black Cyclone to fight first, aiming to secure the initial victory. After consulting with Li Yuan, Ouyang Qingtian sent Savage Bull into the fight. Like Black Cyclone, Savage Bull was a muscle-bound giant; his muscles were fortress-like, immediately drawing people''s attention. If he were to stand on a street, he would undoubtedly turn heads just by being there. Chapter 431 - 403: Wang Yuans Worries "It''s been a while since I''ve had a fight," said Ouyang Qingtian''s eldest, "just take him out directly." The Bull twisted his neck, his face fierce as he stared at Black Cyclone. "Heh...is that so? Young Master Wang said the same to me." Hearing the Bull''s threat, Black Cyclone revealed a cold smirk. "Hmph, just you?" The Bull snorted coldly through his nostrils, already making his move, his arm smashing down like a hammer on stone, aiming fiercely at Black Cyclone. The punch hadn''t reached yet, but the sound of it cut through the air, a ''whoosh'' that was not to be underestimated. Seeing this, Black Cyclone hadn''t expected the Bull to be so shameless as to attack while speaking, and could only cross his arms over his chest in a hasty defense against the punch. "Boom..." The Bull''s fists slammed into Black Cyclone''s arms with a thunderous noise. Both men were solid in their actions, but Black Cyclone had mistaken; the Bull didn''t retreat after that punch but continued his assault. "Boom boom boom..." His fists rained down on his arms like a torrent, with a continuous muffled sound, treating Black Cyclone as nothing more than a punching bag. "Roar... Keep it up, keep it up." "Hit him, hit, hit hard..." "That''s it, don''t give him a chance to strike back." "..." As Black Cyclone was completely overwhelmed, the spectator seats erupted in cheers; everyone stood up, shouting hoarsely as if they themselves were the protagonists of this fight. "Damn it, how could this happen?" Wang Yuan cursed as he watched Black Cyclone being dominated from the monitor in the box. "Being pressured from the start, it looks like this game is in jeopardy." "What are you worried about? Black Cyclone was just careless at the start." Lin Tian watched but didn''t show the urgency Wang Yuan did; he calmly sat on the sofa and said, "Look closely, although Black Cyclone is being pressured, he hasn''t been seriously injured and can still continue. On the other hand, that man named Bull, even though he currently appears fierce, is exhausting a tremendous amount of energy. Unless he can defeat Black Cyclone before his stamina is fully spent, the outcome is still uncertain." "Is that so?" Wang Yuan looked surprised at these words, then seriously watched the screen again. Indeed, as Lin Tian had said, Black Cyclone, although being pressured, hadn''t sustained any injuries but looked merely disheveled. "Haha It really is so, big brother you are really amazing to have noticed this." Knowing they weren''t at a disadvantage anymore, Wang Yuan burst out laughing. "It looks like we are still going to win." "..." Lin Tian. On the other side, in the box, Ouyang Qingtian watched the Bull''s ferocity with delight and said to Li Yuan, "Brother Li, it seems we''ve certainly won this round." "It''s not that simple." Li Yuan shook his head after hearing this. "Although the Bull''s attacks are fierce, they haven''t inflicted any real damage on Black Cyclone. Instead, he''s used up a lot of his energy. At this rate, he might lose." "Ah" Ouyang Qingtian exclaimed in surprise. "That can''t be." "Hmm, it''s not entirely hopeless," Li Yuan mused for a moment and added. "I know a bit about Black Cyclone; he''s extremely hot-tempered and definitely won''t be pleased being pressured continuously, especially with so much noise from the spectators around, he will likely lose his patience and counterattack, making the outcome a fifty-fifty chance." Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Roar..." True to Li Yuan''s words, just as he finished speaking, Black Cyclone couldn''t hold back any longer and roared, pushing the Bull away, but at the cost of taking a punch to the chest. "Fuck, die already," Black Cyclone cursed, fury boiling over from the many punches he''d endured; his eyes bulged with rage as he charged at the barbarian bull like a fierce tiger. His primary target was his head. "Hmph, it''s not certain who will die," the barbarian bull, pushed away and also frustrated, knew this was to his advantage, but that didn''t mean he liked it. He charged again in the same manner. The two men faced each other''s attacks without dodging, trading blow for blow; it was a brutal display of punches landing squarely on flesh. "Boom, boom, boom..." The sounds of their fists colliding with each other''s bodies echoed continuously in the ring, instantly firing up the spectators. They watched with explosive enthusiasm, losing themselves in excitementsome women, overwhelmed, even waved their underwear in the air; some men started engaging in piston-like motions with their partners amidst the crowd. "Go barbarian bull, kill him!" "Hit his head, kick his balls!" "Throw punches, faster, faster..." "..." "Boom, boom..." Each landed a punch on the other''s face, then both stepped back. By now, they were barely recognizable; Black Cyclone''s eyes were swollen shut, filled with blood and reduced to slits, while barbarian bull''s jaw and nose bridge were shattered, blood flowing incessantly. Under normal circumstances, this would have been the time to rest and tend to their injuries. However, caught in a fierce rage, they ignored it all; their only thought was to finish the other off. "Big bro, looking at their condition, who do you think will win?" Wang Yuan asked Lin Tian, frowning as he observed the evenly matched fighters. "Black Cyclone probably has a better chance," Lin Tian concluded, looking at the screen. "Barbarian bull spent too much energy earlier; his stamina clearly can''t keep up. But even if Black Cyclone wins, he won''t be able to continue defending the ring." "Then what about the upcoming fights? Aren''t we doomed?" Wang Yuan exclaimed upon hearing this. "Isn''t there still Jiang Hui?" Lin Tian said, rolling his eyes at his exaggerated demeanor. "Jiang Hui?" At the mention of Jiang Hui''s name, Wang Yuan''s face twitched. "Let''s not even go there; he can''t be relied on. With that puny frame, he wouldn''t last one punch from the steel crocodile." Having seen the recent fight, Wang Yuan had already written off Jiang Hui; in such a high-level battle, how could Jiang Hui, physically less built than himself, stand a chance? He must be kidding, right? "Hehe... just wait and see," Lin Tian responded with a smile, not explaining further in the face of Wang Yuan''s disdain. "Ah... ten billion gone just like that; does the great young master of the Wang family really have to resort to selling his ass?" Wang Yuan lost interest in watching further, his face showing defeat as he mumbled to himself, looking aged all of a sudden. The battle on the ring continued. Ten minutes later, just as Lin Tian had predicted, Black Cyclone wona miserable victory; he was barely able to stand, let alone fight in a subsequent match. Chapter 432 - 404: The Gloom of Eggs "Damn, I actually lost." Ouyang Qingtian watched as the Barbarian Bull was carried away, smashed his wine glass on the ground with a curse, his face turning grim. "Hehe Isn''t it just one loss? What''s the rush? Black Cyclone can no longer defend the title, and we still have Iron Crocodile. Who do they have left? Other than Black Cyclone, who else can stand toe-to-toe with Iron Crocodile?" Li Yuan sipped his wine lightly, a small smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "Haha... Why didn''t I think of that? That''s absolutely right." Ouyang Qingtian''s face immediately regained excitement upon hearing these words. "That bastard Wang Yuan can just wait to lose. The ten billion is ours." "Just watch peacefully." Li Yuan sat on the sofa with an indifferent smile. Outside, in the spectator stands, seeing the Barbarian Bull being carried off, many people started crying because they had bet one-sidedly, believing the Barbarian Bull would win. They had lost everything, each one of them heartbroken, full of regret. "Dang dang" Following the Barbarian Bull being carried away, the referee quickly struck the gong to begin the second round. With Black Cyclone''s clearly impossible condition to continue, he conceded the match straightforwardly. "Roar" Iron Crocodile raised his hands and roared, surveying around, immediately eliciting cheers from the audience. The women, in particular, were entranced by his muscled body and the bulge under his pants, their eyes glowing green, as though they couldn''t wait to devour him. Their mouths didn''t stop chanting, "Iron Crocodile, Iron Crocodile..." The others did likewise. Subsequently, Jiang Hui entered the ring. His height of about 1.7 meters made him seem too small compared to Iron Crocodile. Moreover, due to staying in that stinky place for too long, lacking proper nutrition, his face was somewhat pale. The appearance of Jiang Hui silenced the crowd, and then a wave of sighs filled the air. "Holy shit, am I seeing things? This shorty is here to box?" "Haha... Are you here to make us laugh? Get lost." "Damn, this is truly ridiculous." "..." Similarly, back in the private room, Ouyang Qingtian looked stunned as he watched Jiang Hui enter the ring. He confirmed a few times that Jiang Hui hadn''t gone to the wrong place before he turned to Li Yuan and said, "Brother Li, am I seeing things? The second fighter that Wang Yuan kid got is this guy?" "Err... There should be no mistake." Li Yuan, too, watching Jiang Hui on the stage, felt his brain wasn''t functioning properly. He could not imagine Wang Yuan would choose such a person to fight in the ring; was he sending a sheep to the slaughter? Otherwise, even if the choice was limited, shouldn''t he at least find someone from the Black Iron level? Let alone Gold level. "Haha... This is killing me, Wang Yuan is clearly throwing in the towel." Coming to his senses, Ouyang Qingtian burst out laughing; his expression was like a radiant chrysanthemum, incredibly delighted. "Perhaps." Li Yuan''s brow furrowed closely, feeling something wasn''t right. With Wang Yuan''s personality, how could he simply give up? But he couldn''t put his finger on what was off. Deep down, he had an uneasy premonition. "Ugh I can''t even look." Inside Wang Yuan''s private room, he watched as Jiang Hui entered the ring, covering his face in agony, his expression as if he had eaten excrement, absolutely mortified. "..." Lin Tian looked at him speechlessly. This jerk doesn''t think much of the person I picked? Rolling his eyes, Lin Tian said irritably, "The fight hasn''t even started yet. Do you need to be like this? We might actually win, you know?" "..." Hearing that, Wang Yuan turned to Lin Tian with a look of deep resentment. "Big brother, can we really win? Forget the rest, just look at the size difference between the two. Jiang Hui probably can''t even take one punch. I might as well go sell my butt." "..." Lin Tian. "Dang dang" In the ring, the referee saw both contestants enter. He rang the bell again, then quickly moved to one side. "Heh heh...boy, is your young master Wang out of people? You actually sent out a small fry like you," Iron Crocodile gazed at Jiang Hui, revealing a cruel smile as he spoke. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Enough talk, let''s fight," Jiang Hui, indifferent to Iron Crocodile''s words, his gaze icy and his body taut to its limits, was ready to attack at any moment. This battle was very important to Jiang Hui. He had said that if Lin Tian could heal his arm, he would follow Lin Tian wherever he directed. Now that his arm was healed, it was time to prove his worth; otherwise, he had no face to stay with Lin Tian. "Hmph, if you''re so eager to die, then I''ll grant your wish," Iron Crocodile watched Jiang Hui actually daring to challenge him, his face turning cold as he bared his ferocious teeth and yelled, "I''ll punch your head to pieces with one blow." "Thump thump thump..." Having said this, he stomped heavily on the ring as he charged towards Jiang Hui, indeed throwing a punch right at his head. "Hmph..." Jiang Hui, seeing Iron Crocodile''s attack coming, also let out a cold snort. His body slightly bent, his head bobbing left and right, and in the instant Iron Crocodile''s fist arrived, he suddenly ducked to evade the punch and fiercely counterattacked, aiming at Iron Crocodile''s armpit. "Bang..." This punch was tricky, extremely fast, and after landing it, Jiang Hui''s body swiftly moved to the side, with no intention of engaging further. "Hiss" Struck in the armpit, Iron Crocodile sucked in a breath of cold air, his body involuntarily twitched as intense pain forced him to clench his teeth tightly. The armpit is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body. Once hit, the pain can be unbearable, and a severe loss of mobility is not out of the question. "Damn monkey, I''ll tear you apart." Iron Crocodile had not suffered lightly from this punch. After pausing briefly to recover, he was filled with rage. He couldn''t believe he got injured by someone he could knock over with a single punchsuch pain was a humiliation that he had to wash away harshly. "Die!" Iron Crocodile spread his arms wide, advancing towards Jiang Hui. "Wow wow... Iron Crocodile is using his ultimate technique so soon." "My God, it''s the Death Embrace." "Damn, this is so thrilling, grab him and let him die in your arms." "..." The audience, witnessing Iron Crocodile''s movements, instantly burst into exclamations. They all knew this was Iron Crocodile''s signature ultimate technique; Death Embrace. Anyone embraced by him would have their bodily bones crushed into powder and die of suffocation, an absolutely terrifying strength. Jiang Hui didn''t speak. Instead, he let his actions speak for him. Compared to Iron Crocodile, he had no physical advantage. Therefore, facing him directly in a fight was extremely unwise; only an idiot would do that. Seeing Iron Crocodile bearing down on him, Jiang Hui moved his feet, as slippery as a rabbit, with an unbelievably sharp bend in his body, he aimed a fierce knee right at Iron Crocodile''s groin. "Snap..." A crisp sound echoed through the Fighting Ring, causing the men present to instinctively clamp their legs together, filled with an empathetic sense of sadness for their groins. Chapter 433 - 405: Infighting "Just watching it hurts, not to mention actually experiencing it." "Ah..." Indeed, even someone as tough as Iron Croc couldn''t bear such inhuman pain and immediately clutched his groin, howling in agony. Seizing the opportunity when his opponent was down, Jiang Hui wouldn''t miss such a chance. The moment he slid under Iron Croc, his body sharply turned and he soared into the air, then with a mountain-crushing force, he slammed his knee into Iron Croc''s spine. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Boom...crack..." As Jiang Hui''s attack landed, Iron Croc''s body thunderously collapsed, and a series of cracks emanated from his spine. "Ah...uh..." But it wasn''t over yet. Just as Iron Croc was about to scream again, Jiang Hui''s attack came once more. A kick to his chest silenced the scream that had barely started, sending his body flying into the air. "Thump..." Another kick sent Iron Croc, who was already airborne, soaring higher, while Jiang Hui used the power of this kick to stay aloft. Spinning 360 degrees in the air, he delivered a fierce whip kick to Iron Croc''s lower back, perfectly executing Li Santui''s consecutive kicks. "Booming..." Iron Croc hit the ground. Blood burst from his facial features, and his body twitched uncontrollably on the ground, unable to continue the fight. The whole place went quiet, watching the scene unfold. Everything had happened too fast, too quickly for them to react. The silence lasted. One second, two seconds... Then the uproar erupted. "Damn, what just happened?" "Fuck, how could he lose like that, such a waste." "My God, what did I just witness? Li Santui''s consecutive kicks, it''s a divine technique!" "..." The cursing, the astonishment, came in an unending stream. Of course, most were cursing because more than ninety percent of the spectators had bet on Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan to win, but now they had lost both matches, which was utterly bewildering. How could they have been so blind to bet on them? "Did, did we just win?" Inside the box, Wang Yuan watched the scene on the screen, equally incredulous. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief and said. "What else? You wanted to lose?" Lin Tian looked at him and couldn''t help but laugh, glancing at the screen and he was also somewhat surprised by Jiang Hui. Although he knew Jiang Hui had explosive power, he didn''t expect it to be so formidable. To kick Iron Croc, who weighed over three hundred pounds, into the air and still pull off Li Santui''s consecutive kicks, was terrifyingly powerful. You should know why Li Santui''s consecutive kicks are so famous, it''s because of their explosive power. Not only is speed required, but the strength must also explode at a fixed point, which is something a regular person could hardly achieve. "Quite interesting." Unconsciously, Lin Tian''s lips curled into a smirk as he muttered to himself. "Haha... I really won." Hearing Lin Tian''s response, Wang Yuan burst into laughter, jumping up in excitement. "That was so thrilling, never had such a thrill before." His gaze towards Lin Tian turned admiring as he spoke, "Big brother, you really are awesome with such a vicious insight, knowing Jiang Hui had such strong capabilities." "..." Unable to hold back, Lin Tian rolled his eyes and said, "Who was the damn fool that said it was a sure loss? Who was the fool who said he might as well go sell his ass?" "..." Wang Yuan. "Hehe... Big brother, cool it, isn''t this a testament to your exceptional judgement in discerning people?" Wang Yuan said with an awkward laugh, flattering him. "Get lost... A grown man spewing this crap, are you trying to disgust me to death?" Lin Tian kicked him as he laughed and cursed, looking at Wang Yuan''s ingratiating expression. "Shouldn''t we go get the money now that we''ve won?" "Oh... right, right, right, how could I forget?" Reminded by Lin Tian, Wang Yuan suddenly sprung up, exclaiming, "Let''s go, big brother. Let''s go get the money from those two bastards, Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan." Having said that, he took the lead out the door, strutting about haughtily, looking so arrogant that Lin Tian felt like kicking him a couple more times. Over on Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan''s side, the atmosphere wasn''t so jubilant. Silence reigned in the private room, both men wearing gloomy expressions, and even now Ouyang Qingtian couldn''t believe they had lost. He looked at the screen showing the convulsing Iron Crocodile, and suddenly hurled a bottle of red wine at it, smashing the screen to pieces. "Son of a bitch, fuck, how could you lose for me?" At that moment, he was so angry he felt like his lungs would explode. Ten billion, that was ten billion, just gone like that. "What''s the use of getting angry now? We should think about how to deal with Wang Yuan''s matter. Ten billion is enough for us to spend for ten years each." Li Yuan''s face was also ugly, but compared to Ouyang Qingtian, he was more composed. "Fuck, you still have the face to speak? The Iron Crocodile was under your care. You should bear full responsibility for this loss." Li Yuan had been better off not speaking; as soon as he did, Ouyang Qingtian roared at him. "My responsibility? Clear up your words, isn''t it that the Bulldozer similarly lost? Didn''t he lose just the same?" Hearing Ouyang Qingtian trying to blame everything on him, Li Yuan was also infuriated. "Yes, the Bulldozer lost, but he lost to Black Cyclone, who doesn''t know Black Cyclone is strong? But who the fuck did you lose to here? An unknown nobody, and you still have the nerve to talk to me about this?" Now that the bet was lost, Ouyang Qingtian was nowhere near as close to Li Yuan, almost wishing he had a gun to shoot this bastard dead. "Get lost, utterly unreasonable." Listening to Ouyang Qingtian, Li Yuan was so angry his body shook, but ******, the latter seemed to be making perfect sense, leaving him with no words to rebut. "Bang..." Just then, the room door was kicked open, and naturally, it was Wang Yuan, the young master Wang Yuan. Standing at the doorway, he looked inside to see Ouyang Qingtian and Li Yuan, both red-faced and neck bulging, the place a total mess, even the screen smashed, and he mockingly called out, "Yo, yo, yo... What''s up with you, Young Master Ouyang and Young Master Li? Fighting, are we?" "Get lost... it''s none of your damn business if I fight!" Hearing Wang Yuan''s mocking tone, Ouyang Qingtian couldn''t help but roar. "Yo, Young Master Ouyang, are you telling me to get lost?" Wang Yuan suddenly turned cold upon hearing this, his voice growing solemn. "I didn''t come here to chat with you; I manage countless things daily, and I don''t waste time. You can tell me to get lost all you want, but hand over the money first." "Wang Yuan, don''t go too far." Hearing Wang Yuan demand money from him, Ouyang Qingtian''s face turned even darker. Ten billion, the mere thought hurt, and even if he split it with Li Yuan, he would still have to pay five billion. Why did he let his mind be clouded by greed to bet with him? "Too far? Ha... Ouyang Qingtian, what''s wrong with what I said? Didn''t hear you object when we were betting. I recorded everything. If you dare not pay today, I''ll fucking go to your house for it," Wang Yuan coldly chuckled, pulling out his phone. Chapter 434 - 406: Forbidden Corruption "Wang Yuan, you have no shame, recording us the whole time." Ouyang Qingtian looked at the mobile phone in Wang Yuan''s hand, his face turning pale then flushed, finally managing to spit out those words after a long struggle. Li Yuan, standing nearby, also looked distressed. He hadn''t expected Wang Yuan to have made a recording. If this got out, they could forget about mixing with anyone in Capital City ever again. A bet was a bet, and they couldn''t afford to lose. "Shameless? Do you even have the right to say that?" Wang Yuan smirked at Ouyang Qingtian. "Last time you guys posted my video online, didn''t think you were being shameless then, huh?" Wang Yuan no longer cared about ripping off the facade; it was bound to happen sooner or later. Well, it might as well be now. "Don''t slander me! If you''re going to say that, bring proof," Ouyang Qingtian''s face underwent a drastic change when he heard Wang Yuan adamantly accusing him of uploading the video. He raised his voice a few decibels. "Heh Whether or not it was you, don''t you know it yourself? I might not have proof for that, but I do have proof for the bet," said Wang Yuan, a cold smirk appearing on his face as he looked down on Ouyang Qingtian. "Brother Wang, we all know each other here; there''s no need to make things this messy," Li Yuan intervened as he saw the fight intensifying, trying to smooth things over. "We will pay you, a bet is a bet. But ten billion isn''t a small number, even for us it would take some time to gather. Surely you can give us a little time, right?" "Get lost, don''t think I don''t know about you, you''re the sneakiest of them all. There''s no way you''re buying time on credit. If you don''t produce the money today, I''m sure my old man would be happy to go to your house to collect the ten billion," Wang Yuan replied, his demeanor as aggressive as a butcher''s dog, completely uncompromising. "Heh Brother Wang, you''re being a bit unreasonable now," Li Yuan said, his face showing a slight awkward smile, but a fierce look flickered through his eyes. This bastard was driving them into a corner. If they really had to pull funds from their family coffers, their standing within the family would definitely change. They wouldn''t necessarily become outcasts, but their resources would dwindle, which would make them practically immobile in Capital City. "I and Brother Ouyang each own a store on Xuefu Road, not small by any means. How about if I give them to you as collateral, just give us a few days and I''m sure we''ll be able to gather the ten billion," Li Yuan said, ready to dig into his own savings to buy some time. "Li Yuan, who are you to speak for me? How can we possibly give those Xuefu Road stores to this bastard," Ouyang Qingtian immediately objected upon hearing Li Yuan volunteer the stores without his consent. That store had been hard-won, in a city where every inch of land was like gold. Was owning a store in a prime location like Xuefu Road easy? Their stores might not be worth ten billion, but they were worth tens of millions! "Heh Brother Wang, don''t take it to heart with Brother Ouyang; he''s drunk, just spouting nonsense," seeing Ouyang Qingtian''s fast rebuttal, Li Yuan quickly tried to appease Wang Yuan, then pulled Ouyang Qingtian aside and whispered. "What are you doing? Can''t you see the situation we''re in? If Wang Yuan really goes to our families, how can a store compare?" "It''s true, but seeing that bastard''s arrogant face just pisses me off. Damn it, how did we get into this mess?" Ouyang Qingtian said with a displeased expression. "Endure it for now, don''t lose the big picture for something minor, it would be more loss than gain," Li Yuan tried to console Ouyang Qingtian. "What he swallows today, he will have to spit out double tomorrow." "Fine, let''s just give them to him. Those stores cost a fortune when I bought them," Ouyang Wuqing looked pained, but nodded in agreement. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Alright." Once Ouyang Qingtian agreed, Li Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, then turned his attention back to Wang Yuan. "How about it, Brother Wang? Does this work for you?" "The two stores on Xuefu Road, huh." Wang Yuan stroked his chin, hesitant. According to Li Yuan, taking over those stores would definitely be profitable, and it was only a few days'' delay. But he wasn''t planning to let them off that easily. He vividly remembered how he''d nearly become a laughingstock after his video got uploaded; every time he went out, people would point at him and whisper. Now that he''d finally caught a break, how could he let them off so easily? "Since when did Wang Yuan become so cheap, appeased by just two stores?" At that moment, a voice came from the door. It was Lin Tian, holding Bai Xiaoluo''s hand as he joined Wang Yuan. "Where''s your pride? You''re from the Wang family, for heaven''s sake. It''s just two stores; I''ll give them to you." "Is that you? (Who are you?)" Upon seeing Lin Tian, both Li Yuan and Ouyang Qingtian exclaimed in unison. Li Yuan''s pupils involuntarily narrowed; he''d never dreamed he''d run into Lin Tian here. Meanwhile, Ouyang Qingtian looked completely baffled, having never met Lin Tian before, yet here he was, meddling in their affairs. But when he saw Bai Xiaoluo''s hand in Lin Tian''s, his face instantly turned to rage. "Who the hell are you to hold Xiaoluo''s hand?" "Ouyang Qingtian, watch your language; he is my master, and I won''t stand for any disrespect," Lin Tian didn''t say a word, but Bai Xiaoluo immediately jumped in, scolding Ouyang Qingtian. "What? You''re calling him master?" Hearing Bai Xiaoluo referring to Lin Tian that way, Ouyang Qingtian was incredulous, his expression darkening quickly. He glared at Lin Tian and said, "Kid, I don''t care who you are, but you better stay away from Xiaoluo, or I''ll make your life a living hell." Unlike Wang Yuan and Li Yuan, Ouyang Qingtian truly loved Bai Xiaoluo, a fact well-known throughout Capital City. He''d always treated her as off-limits, and anyone who dared approach her would face his wrath. Now, to see her calling another man "master" right in front of him, how could he not be infuriated? How could he not be livid? Li Yuan, too, was shocked to see Lin Tian had ties to the Bai family''s princess. When did his reach extend so far? Why hadn''t the Li family caught wind of this? Given the circumstances, he wisely chose to stay silent. He and Lin Tian had never met, and although he only knew Lin Tian from photos and probably wasn''t recognized by Lin Tian, he was sure Lin Tian''s visit to the Capital City had something to do with the Li family. Chapter 435 - 407: Just Kill If Its Not Troublesome "Ouyang Qingtian, watch your words, don''t be fucking blind. Do you have a death wish threatening my big brother?" Wang Yuan looked at Ouyang Qingtian''s face, showing a trace of mockery, while Bai Xiaoluo''s appearance undoubtedly made things worse for him. "Why isn''t Young Master Li saying anything? Do you not welcome me?" Lin Tian didn''t care about Ouyang Qingtian; he turned his gaze to Li Yuan and said with a smile. "Hehe... not at all, not at all, I don''t know this friend''s name, but I definitely welcome you." Hearing Lin Tian talk to him, Li Yuan laughed unnaturally, yet dared not show any flaws. "Oh? You don''t recognize me?" Lin Tian saw that Li Yuan claimed not to recognize him and a mocking smile appeared on his lips. "The Li Family has gone out of its way to deal with me, how could you not recognize me?" "Hehe... This friend must be joking, I truly do not recognize you." Li Yuan broke into a cold sweat at these words, but still insisted that he did not recognize Lin Tian. He truly didn''t dare admit it; as the only one here from the Li Family, given their confrontations with Lin Tian, he was certainly a frightening figure, not someone he could easily handle. "Oh... That shouldn''t be the case." Seeing this, the mocking expression on Lin Tian''s face grew thicker. He suddenly turned his gaze to Wang Yuan and asked, "Isn''t Young Master Li one of the important figures in the Li Family?" "Brother, you got it wrong. Li Yuan is the son of the Li Family''s second master, how can he not be an important figure?" Although Wang Yuan didn''t understand how Lin Tian knew Li Yuan, or even that they seemed to have some history, that didn''t stop him from supporting Lin Tian. Seeing Li Yuan at a disadvantage, he actually enjoyed it. "Then that really shouldn''t be the case. Both Li Guan and Li Dong died by my hand, you have no reason not to know, right?" Lin Tian dropped a deep bombshell. His words stunned Wang Yuan and Ouyang Qingtian on the spot. How could it be possible? Li Dong and Li Guan were dead, and they were killed by Lin Tian. Seeing Li Yuan''s silent, gloomy appearance, it seemed indeed to be true. "Gulp..." Wang Yuan swallowed his saliva, his look towards Lin Tian filled with admiration. "Brother, are you serious? Li Guan and Li Dong have been killed by you?" "Do I need to lie?" Lin Tian said, a cold sneer emerging on his face. "Sss..." Ouyang Qingtian, seeing Lin Tian actually admitting again that he killed Li Guan and Li Dong, couldn''t help but gasp in shock and looked at him with wariness in his eyes. Previously, he had thought Lin Tian was just a nobody, but now it was different; a person who could kill direct descendants of the Li Family and still dare to show up in Capital City was not someone simple. "Yes, I do recognize you." Seeing Lin Tian make things clear, Li Yuan knew it was pointless to continue feigning ignorance and simply admitted it, his face ugly as he looked at Lin Tian and said, "But so what? This is Capital City, do you dare to kill me here? If you dare to lay a hand on me here, you won''t just face trouble from the Li Family but a nationwide manhunt by Huaxia. And you know the Li Family is against you, yet you still dare to show up in Capital City. I don''t know whether to call you brave or foolish." "Haha... Correct, you make a good point, I really don''t dare to kill you here," Lin Tian said, bursting into laughter. He stepped forward, stopped beside Li Yuan, and spoke, "But I can cripple you, you see, there''s a big difference between killing and injuring. I don''t think the country would go to war over me crippling you." "Bang..." As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Tian punched Li Yuan in the abdomen. The immense force made him cramp and curl up on the ground, his face a picture of immense pain. "Hiss... hiss... You bastard, the Li Family won''t let you get away with this. You''d better not fall into my hands, or I''ll make you wish you were dead," Li Yuan hissed as he curled up on the ground, drawing in breath after breath of cold air. Despite the intense pain, the venom in his eyes was particularly thick, and he didn''t forget to threaten Lin Tian. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Heh... how interesting," Lin Tian said with a cold laugh on his face as he looked at Li Yuan, who still dared to threaten him. "Did you consider that you are still in my hands before you said that?" "Crack..." Lin Tian suddenly stepped on Li Yuan''s hand, and a crisp sound immediately followed, stimulating the nerves of everyone present. Among them, Ouyang Qingtian looked the worst. His eyes, filled with horror, echoed the thought, "How dare he? How dare he be so heavy-handed?" Wang Yuan, likewise, looked shocked. He hadn''t expected Lin Tian to act as soon as he said he would, decisively catching everyone off guard. At the same time, he breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness he hadn''t offended Lin Tian to death earlier and had chosen to cooperate with him instead, or else he might have shared Li Yuan''s fate. Yet, when he looked at Li Yuan, his gaze was filled with satisfaction. Damn it, this bastard finally got what was coming to him, and it was so satisfying. "Ah..." With his hand bones crushed, Li Yuan let out a miserable scream, and he no longer had the strength to spout harsh words. All that was left was the sound of him gasping for air, and his eyes filled with fear as he looked at Lin Tian. This guy is a madman, completely unconventional. He started hitting without warning, damn it, couldn''t you have at least talked first, not even giving me a chance to negotiate? This has never been written in the novels. But what he hadn''t anticipated came next; Lin Tian gave him a moment to recover, then lifted his leg again and broke his other hand and both legs. "Crack, crack, crack..." With three crisp sounds, Li Yuan, who was resolute too, passed out without any surprise, not even a scream escaping his lips. "Hiss..." Seeing this, Wang Yuan couldn''t help but draw in a breath of cold air. He looked at Lin Tian and said, "Big brother, isn''t this a bit too cruel?" "Cruel?" Lin Tian responded with a hint of a cold smile. "If it were possible, I certainly wouldn''t have bothered with such a hassle; I would have just killed him directly." ... Wang Yuan''s mouth twitched severely at this response. There was simply no way to communicate. But what he didn''t know was that Lin Tian wasn''t joking at all. Thinking of He Qianqian still lying unconscious in the hospital, his first thought indeed was to kill Li Yuan. "Okay, since we can''t get money from them, let''s go to their house to take it," Lin Tian said without giving Li Yuan another glance and turned to walk out of the private room. "Oh... alright, I''ll go find the old man right away. Asking for debt directly isn''t something I can do; I definitely need someone to back me up," Wang Yuan said, nodding and smiling as he also followed him out. Chapter 436 - 408 Wang Jing "Phew..." It wasn''t until Lin Tian and Wang Yuan''s footsteps had faded away that Ouyang Qingtian finally plopped down on the sofa, realizing his back was soaked with cold sweat. He had truly been frightened. Even though Lin Tian hadn''t glanced at him once since entering the private room, observing Li Yuan lying unconscious on the ground, he hadn''t dared hesitate and quickly dialed the hospital. After instructing someone to come over, he left the Fighting Ring in a hurry. The news he''d just heard was too shocking; he had to report it to his family immediately. Although he had always been a prodigal son, he could still react appropriately in the face of important matters. People living in the Capital City, no matter how ignorant, would understand some political common sense through sheer osmosis, let alone someone from a prominent family like him. Meanwhile, Lin Tian and Wang Yuan didn''t leave the Fighting Ring immediately after they exited the private room because they had gambling debts to collect. In this fighting bet, they had wagered on their victory by ten billion, and with the odds at ten to one, they stood to collect a hundred billion RMBsurely no one would be so ostentatiously rich as to simply let that go, right? The Fighting Ring was at a loss, thinking about how a hundred billion had vanished. They felt like cursing their luck, but since the bet was made by Wang Yuan, a legitimate son of the Wang Family, they dared not default on the debt. They had no choice but to admit defeat and honestly transfer the hundred billion. This time they didn''t just fail to win; they were down by more than ten billion, a staggering loss. Once they left the Fighting Ring, Wang Yuan rubbed his hands together and said to Lin Tian, "Big brother, about those two shops you said you''d give me..." "Oh... that? I was just joking with you. How could you take it seriously? You''re too gullible, kid," Lin Tian said seriously, giving him a lesson. "That won''t do; you can be easily fooled." "..." Wang Yuan looked at Lin Tian with a face full of grievance. Was this how you played with my feelings? I actually believed you. And as the young master of the Wang Family, who would dare to deceive me? Except you... "Pfft..." Bai Xiaoluo couldn''t help but laugh out loud when she saw the look of woe on Wang Yuan''s face. How had she never noticed before? Wang Yuan could actually be quite amusing. "Big brother, where are you heading next?" Wang Yuan quickly shifted his mood and asked. Since he couldn''t beat Lin Tian, he could only silently console himself that he had still earned ten billion. But thinking about Lin Tian earning a hundred billion, his feelings became unbalanced again. Damn, why was the gap between people so huge? "Back to the hotel," Lin Tian said. "Ah... why go back to the hotel so early? You''re not familiar with the Capital City yet. How about going to my place first? After I collect the debts, I''ll take you to show off and have a good time," Wang Yuan said eagerly looking at Lin Tian. "..." Lin Tian looked at him speechlessly. What do you mean, ''take me to show off and have a good time''? Why do I feel like today it was me showing you off? "I''m at odds with the Li Family, and you still dare to take me to your home? Aren''t you afraid the Li Family will target you?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and asked, disbelieving that Wang Yuan would be oblivious to this fact. "What''s there to be afraid of? Although the Li Family is formidable, my Wang Family is not weak. Plus, our Wang Family has never gotten along with them. If the Li Family wants to deal with me, as the young master, I say bring it on," Wang Yuan said carelessly. "Alright then, since you''re inviting me with such sincerity, it would be rude for me to refuse. Let''s go to your home," Lin Tian nodded, then handed Jiang Hui a bank card containing a billion in cash. "First go to Wu''an City, protect a girl at Wu''an University named Bu Mengting. There''s a billion, use it as you see fit." "Yes," Jiang Hui took the bank card, nodding solemnly, completely assuming the role of Lin Tian''s subordinate, while a warm current flowed through his heart. Lin Tian casually giving him a billion in cash proved his great trust in Jiang Hui, which moved him. After all, they had just met that day, and he was a complete stranger to him. "You don''t need to be like this. Since you''ve decided to follow me, we''re brothers from now on. There''s no need to be so formal with me," Lin Tian said, feeling a bit awkward seeing Jiang Hui''s serious face. "Yes," Jiang Hui nodded earnestly. "..." Lin Tian. The Wang Family, as a famous large family in the Capital City, naturally lived in impressive quarters. Their residence was a mansion that had once belonged to a prince in a former dynasty, covering a vast area and full of antique charm, truly a sight that caught the eye. "Big brother, this is my home. The old man might be in the study. You sit in the living room for a while; I''ll go call him," Wang Yuan said as he brought Lin Tian to the living room. "Okay," Lin Tian nodded, found a chair to sit down in the living room. He had come to the Wang Family alone, as Bai Xiaoluo had gone home after Jiang Hui left, considering she had been out for so long. If she disappeared again, the Bai Family might start a city-wide search for her. In the study room, Wang Yuan sat opposite an elderly man with white hair, dressed in a Sun Yat-sen suit. The old man sat ramrod straight, looking flushed and full of vitality, but despite appearing to be an ordinary old man, Wang Yuan was quite nervous in his presence, not daring to be the slightest bit presumptuous. This man was his grandfather, Wang Jing, the current Minister of Huaxia''s Economic Region, and head of the Wang Family. "You''re saying he killed Li Guan and Li Dong?" Wang Jing suddenly spoke. "Yes, grandfather, it was big brotherno, Lin Tian who admitted it himself, and Li Yuan didn''t deny it either," said Wang Yuan, stuttering as he nodded his head. "Interesting. And he''s sitting in the living room now?" A hint of a smile appeared on Wang Jing''s face, but what he meant by ''interesting'' was anyone''s guess. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes," Wang Yuan confirmed with a nod. "The Li Family and the Ouyang Family each owe you five billion, right?" Old Master Wang Jing asked again. "Yes, grandfather, I even have the evidence," Wang Yuan said, unable to hide his excitement upon hearing Old Master Wang Jing mention the debts owed to him by Li Yuan and Ouyang Qingtian. "Hmm, you did well. I will ask your second uncle to collect it. It''s our rightfully won money; they must cough it up," Old Master Wang Jing declared firmly. "Thank you, grandfather. I''ll go find second uncle right away," Wang Yuan said, his face unable to hide the joy as he heard the old man was willing to step in to collect the money, even if it meant confronting the grandfather he had always feared since childhood. "Hmmph, you lose your decency as soon as money is mentioned, shameful for someone from our Wang Family," Old Master Wang Jing reprimanded as he saw Wang Yuan''s complacency. "You''re not bothered about your ''big brother'' and let him just sit there? Go out and attend to him first; I will be there shortly. The matter of the money can wait." "Heh heh... what grandfather said is right. I''ll go now," Wang Yuan chuckled as he left the study. In the meanwhile, Old Master Wang Jing pondered for a moment before picking up the telephone on his desk after Wang Yuan had left. Chapter 437 - 409 Just Friends "Big brother, wait a moment, my grandpa will be here right away," Wang Yuan said as he returned to the hall and spoke to Lin Tian. "Not bad, kiddo, you''ve got quite the family fortune," Lin Tian said with a smile as he saw Wang Yuan come back. "But why so timid? When they caught you, you should have thrown a punch before admitting defeat." "..." Wang Yuan. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Wang Yuan couldn''t help rolling his eyes in his mind. What do you mean I should have fought before admitting? I don''t have a masochistic streak, and how am I timid? I''m just being clear about the situation. "Big brother, I''ve got good news: my grandpa has agreed to go collecting debts, and my uncle will join him," Wang Yuan said with a raised eyebrow and a smug look on his face. "Oh... so you''re saying it''s a sure thing that you''ll get the money back, aren''t you?" Lin Tian also raised an eyebrow and said with a sly smile. "Of course, with my uncle involved, how could they dare not pay?" said Wang Yuan, sounding confident as if the money was already in his hands. "Then I''m relieved. Just remember, I''m owed half of what you collect," Lin Tian said with a smile, his face bearing an expression of leaving everything in your hands. "Ah... Big brother? No, you want to take half?" Wang Yuan''s face fell as soon as he heard Lin Tian say he was entitled to half, and he cried out in dismay. "What''s the matter? You''re not planning on hogging it all to yourself, are you?" Lin Tian said with narrowed eyes. "I was involved in not one, but two bouts myself." sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "..." Wang Yuan. Looking at Lin Tian, Wang Yuan felt at a loss for words, because, damn it, that made sense, but why did he feel so queasy inside? Damn it, why don''t you share half of the hundred billion you won in the Fighting Ring with me? Even though all that money was yours, doesn''t seeing mean sharing? And I even ran errands for you, didn''t I? If I hadn''t put down a billion, how could you have won those hundred billion? Now, now you''ve won all this money and yet you''re here to claim half, can we still play nicely? Isn''t it clear that you''re just bullying me for being honest? Of course, these are things that Wang Yuan could only dare to think in his heart; he wouldn''t dare let Lin Tian hear them, or he really would be asking for a beating. He didn''t doubt for a second that Lin Tian would dare to beat him up in his own home; this was the man who dared to kill both Li Dong and Li Guan. To him, beating Wang Yuan would be a piece of cake. "Heh... of course I''ll share, it''s your rightful due, big brother. Whoever dares not share, I''ll be the first to not let them off," said Wang Yuan with a heavy heart, as if it cut him like a knife; five billion gone just like that. "What are you guys talking about, looking so happy?" Just then, Wang Jing walked in from the outside and saw them both laughing and asked. "Nothing, nothing... We''re just talking about the previous bets on the fights," said Wang Yuan, who became noticeably more well-behaved when his grandpa arrived. His expression then stretched into something resembling a dead fish, puzzling Lin Tian to no end. What the hell, changing faces? But not even face-changing happens this fast, right? As his gaze shifted to Wang Jing, at first glance, Lin Tian didn''t notice anything particularly remarkable about him. He looked like any ordinary old man, albeit neater dressed and with a healthier complexion. But looking closer, you would realize you couldn''t see right through him. Despite his surface-friendly smile, being looked at by him gave you the feeling of being seen through, as if you were wearing nothing at all. "Humph, you do nothing but play all day long; can''t you find something more serious to do? Right now, us old folks are still around, but I wonder what you''ll do when we''re gone," Wang Jing scolded Wang Yuan with a stern voice and then turned to Lin Tian. "This must be the Lin Tian that Xiao Yuan mentioned, right?" "Yes, I am. Elder, sorry for the disturbance. I didn''t know what you like, so I didn''t bring anything; I hope you won''t blame me," Lin Tian replied with a smile, unflinchingly meeting Wang Jing''s gaze. "Hmm?" Wang Jing''s eyes flashed with surprise as he looked at Lin Tian''s gaze, not expecting Lin Tian to dare to look him in the eye. This was uncommon; most people of his age wouldn''t dare to do so, not even his own grandson in his presence would seem so fearful. While surprised inside, Wang Jing''s face showed nothing out of the ordinary as he smiled and said, "Not at all... it shows you are genuine, and I like genuine people. Those who are fake and pretentious truly can''t stand tall." "You flatter me, elder," Lin Tian said politely, and indeed, he was speaking the truth. As part of Capital City''s three major families, the Wang Family lacked nothing. Instead of agonizing over what to buy to please them, it was better to bring nothing at all. Although he wasn''t without impressive things to offer, he felt no need to do so. After all, he was only familiar with Wang Yuan when it came to the Wang Family, and it would be impossible for him to be absolutely open and frank. "Being humble is good, young man, but too much can be deceitful," Wang Jing said to Lin Tian, then he turned to Wang Yuan. "What are you standing there for, dazed? Go and get my Tieguanyin tea; I want to have a nice chat with young brother Lin Tian." "Right away..." Hearing this, Wang Yuan''s face lit up with joy. The elder''s Tieguanyin tea was not something just anyone could drink. The fact that he was willing to share it meant he recognized the person, and this undoubtedly showed that the elder held Lin Tian in high regard. Wang Yuan was very pleased inside. Bringing Lin Tian to meet his grandpa was precisely for this purpose. After watching Wang Yuan leave the hall, Wang Jing sat down on a chair next to Lin Tian. His expression suddenly turned somewhat serious as he looked at Lin Tian and spoke. "Wang Yuan is somewhat foolish, acting solely with his heart. He might act impulsively without thinking about the consequences; he''s that kind of a person. You''re his friend, and while I welcome you to our home as his guest..." Lin Tian raised an eyebrow at this. He hadn''t expected Wang Jing to be so candid right from the start, saying that he was welcome as Wang Yuan''s friend. This pegged him in the friend zone for sure, because it''s normal for friends to hang out, but it limits them to just being friends. "If I''m not mistaken, the Wang Family and the Li Family don''t get along, right?" Lin Tian didn''t directly address Wang Jing''s statement but instead posed a question. "Yes, we don''t see eye to eye, whether in politics or in business," Wang Jing replied, confirming with a nod. "Then why not seek another ally? After all, our enemy is the same," Lin Tian said, smiling faintly as he saw Wang Jing nod. "An ally? Heh... To be an ally of the Wang Family, you need more than just a common enemy," Wang Jing laughed upon hearing Lin Tian suggest they become allies. "Although we both detest the Li Family, you haven''t shown me any worth in partnering with you. Although the Wang Family isn''t afraid of the Li Family, we are not arrogant enough to confront them casually. Cooperating with you would not only bring no benefits but would also only increase the Li Family''s hostility towards us. That kind of thankless task, I think nobody would want to undertake, right?" Chapter 438 - 410: Reaction "I understand," Lin Tian remarked upon hearing the words, his face showing no signs of disappointment. He was calm and natural, without even a hint of fluctuation, because he never had much hope to begin with. Every family was complicated, let alone a prominent family like the Wang Family, and for Wang Jing to become a Family Head and a high-ranking official of the state, he had to be far from simple. "Heh, as long as you understand," Wang Jing commented with a smile upon seeing Lin Tian''s composed expression, but inwardly he was somewhat puzzled, thinking he might have misjudged the young man. Likewise, Wang Jing''s face did not betray any awkwardness from having refused Lin Tian. He continued, "You and Xiao Yuan are friends. You are welcome to come here and play more often." "I will," Lin Tian nodded. "Since that''s the case, I have some matters to attend to, so I won''t disturb you any longer." "Alright," Wang Jing nodded, making no attempt to detain Lin Tian as he prepared to leave. Realizing that the Wang Family was unable to choose cooperation, Lin Tian saw no point in staying any longer. Staying would only expose his location. He believed that the Li Family must have already learned about his crippling of Li Yuan, and they surely knew he had come to the Wang Family with Wang Yuan. "Big Brother, where are you going?" Wang Yuan entered with tea at this moment, but upon seeing Lin Tian about to leave, he immediately asked. "I have some things to take care of, so I''ll leave first. I''ll come to see you again when I have the chance," Lin Tian responded with a smile, feeling quite fond of Wang Yuan. This guy, despite being from the Wang Family, wasn''t petty at all and had a straightforward personality, without putting on any airs. "Ah... I''ve just brewed the tea leaves, why are you leaving so soon? Why not sit for a while longer?" Wang Yuan said with an unhappy face upon hearing Lin Tian''s decision. "No, maybe next time," Lin Tian declined and then headed towards the exit. Wang Yuan looked like he wanted to insist, but the old man Wang Jing spoke up, "Xiao Yuan, if Lin Tian has matters to attend to, let him go. Don''t delay him. There will be plenty of opportunities to see each other in the future." "Oh..." Seeing even his own grandfather speaking, Wang Yuan stopped and walked back. "Grandfather... What''s going on? Wasn''t everything fine just a moment ago? Why is my Brother leaving so suddenly?" Wang Yuan sensed something more complex than what he had assumed and asked. "Hmph... What do you understand?" Wang Jing looked at his grandson, asking such a naive question, and let out a cold snort. "Although Lin Tian is close to you and even taught the Ouyang Family and Li Family brats a lesson, that''s one thing. To think about cooperating with our Wang Family is an entirely different matter." "But..." "But what?" Wang Jing cut off Wang Yuan before he could argue further. "Are you trying to say that because you like him, you feel bad about rejecting him? When will your brain start considering the interests of the family? Is the Li Family something we can confront just because we say so? Although Capital City places our Wang Family on par with the Li Family, do you really think we can compete with them?" "Well, we shouldn''t be afraid of them either," Wang Yuan expressed his dissatisfaction clearly upon hearing his grandfather''s frank words. "Yes, we''re certainly not afraid of them, but is it worth it to start a war with the Li Family just because of Lin Tian? What would we gain from it?" the Family Head questioned. "..." Wang Yuan suddenly didn''t know how to respond. "Alright, stop thinking too much. Although we won''t cooperate with Lin Tian, he is your friend. If he really falls into a dangerous situation, I will help," Wang Jing looked at his grandson and made the promise, understanding his grandson''s nature and what he was thinking. "That''s great, that''s great..." Wang Yuan revealed a smile upon hearing his grandfather''s promise, laughing somewhat foolishly. ... At the Ouyang Household. After leaving the Fighting Ring, Ouyang Qingtian hurried back to his home to report to his own Family Head. In the study, Ouyang Dugu sank into silence after listening to Ouyang Qingtian''s report. It took a while before he spoke again. "Qingtian, are you sure what you''ve told me is true?" "Of course, Grandfather... I was standing right beside them and heard Lin Tian say it himself, and Li Yuan didn''t deny it. There''s absolutely no mistake," Ouyang Qingtian assured with confidence. "Well, that does make things interesting," Ouyang Dugu said with a trace of amusement on his face. "You mentioned that Lin Tian and that young lad of the Wangs, Wang Yuan, are close?" "Yes, they were together, and Wang Yuan seemed rather respectful towards Lin Tian," Ouyang Qingtian nodded. "Then that old man Wang Jing must also be aware of this matter," Ouyang Dugu smiled. "You''ve done well. You can go now." "Yes, Grandfather," Ouyang Qingtian replied before leaving the study, letting out a huge sigh of relief. He was always incredibly nervous around his grandfather; for some reason, every time he saw him, he felt as if he were standing on the edge of a cliff. Upon exiting the study, he took a deep breath, and then headed outside. Back in the study, Ouyang Dugu fell into silence again, only to sigh softly after several minutes. "It seems Capital City is not going to be peaceful for long." Meanwhile, in stark contrast to the calmness of the Wang and Ouyang families, the Li Family was in an uproar. In a private hospital under the Li Family''s control, Li Xiangshang was in an unusually furious rage as he looked at his son, with both arms and legs in casts, fire seemingly ready to spit from his eyes. "What exactly happened? Li Yuan just went out, how could he have become crippled?" he roared at the subordinates around him. The subordinates jumped at his roar, each one tensing, terrified of drawing his wrath and suffering undue misfortune. "You tell me, what happened?" With no one speaking up, Li Xiangshang pointed at the man closest to him. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I, I don''t know the specifics," the man stammered, clearly trembling as he spoke. "Then tell me what you do know," Li Xiangshang''s voice was very hoarse, his anger evident as if he were a wounded lion ready to lash out violently at any provocation. "I, we received a call from the underground Fighting Ring that the young master was injured. When we got there, we found him like this. Apparently, Li Yuan was beaten into this state by someone named Lin Tian," the man relayed everything he knew. "Lin Tian, again Lin Tian" Hearing that it was Lin Tian who had done this to Li Yuan, Li Xiangshang bellowed out. "I will not let you get away with this." Chapter 439 - 411 Inside the Red Walls Li Xiangshang returned to the Li Family, and immediately summoned everyone. As he looked at Li Xiangqian, who was seated at the head, Li Xiangshang abruptly spoke, "Big brother, Lin Tian has already arrived in Capital City, and he has even taken action against us. We must ask the third brother to handle this matter. Li Yuan''s injury and hospitalization at the Underground Fighting Ring was witnessed by many. If we don''t do something about it, our Li Family will become the laughingstock of others." "What? Lin Tian has come to Capital City?" "My goodness, how could he arrive so soon?" "Does that mean we have to watch our backs every time we step outside now?" "..." Many of the Li Family members didn''t know about this matter, and upon hearing Li Xiangshang announce Lin Tian''s arrival to Capital City and Li Yuan''s hospitalization, they suddenly became panicky, with discussions buzzing nonstop. "Quiet down, all of you, and look at yourselves, losing composure over a single Lin Tian. Is he really worth this fear? Are you even part of the Li Family?" Li Xiangqian, observing the chaotic murmurings among everyone, with panic on their faces, immediately raised his voice to reprimand them. At his words, everyone fell silent, though they all turned their eyes towards Li Xiangqian, the panic on their faces could hardly be concealed. Usually, each of them enjoyed their current lifestyle, and no one wanted to end up like Li Yuandisabled and hospitalized. Although normally they acted arrogantly and unbridled, that was because others didn''t dare to provoke them. But now it was different. How could they dare to offend someone who was reckless with their lives? How could they not be afraid? They would be lucky to avoid confrontation, let alone seek it out. "Li Tian, share your thoughts on this matter." Looking at everyone''s expressions, Li Xiangqian''s brows were deeply furrowed, and he spoke with a low voice. "I agree with what second uncle said, we should have our father take action," Li Tian''s face was also far from calm. Hearing that Li Yuan had been crippled by Lin Tian made him think of himself, therefore he was the most terrified person present. Without any hesitation, he immediately nodded in agreement. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Do you agree?" Li Xiangqian, with furrowed brows, contemplated deeply. He clearly hesitated over Li Tian''s suggestion to have Li Xiangjin intervene, as the implications of doing so were immensethe price to be paid could be far greater than dealing with Lin Tian alone. But the thought of Lin Tian gave him a headache. Lin Tian''s strength was too formidable, and he acted without restraint. Arriving in Capital City, he targeted them first with no intention of a peaceful solution. He was like a knife suspended over their heads; no one knew when it would fall or whom it would hit. Such a situation was extremely distressing. The current display by the members of the Li Family made it clear that if things continued like this for long, trouble was inevitable. "Hmm... then let''s ask the third brother to take action." After thinking things through and organizing his thoughts, Li Xiangqian made his decision. The consequences of having Li Xiangjin act may be a problem for the future, to be resolved later. The issue with Lin Tian was current and clearly of the utmost importance. And who were they, the Li Family? They were the premier family of Capital City, and that reputation was not just for show. To put it arrogantly, they had never feared anyone. "That''s excellent. With the third master stepping in, Lin Tian will definitely not be able to escape." "Yes, this should have happened earlier. How dare a greenhorn child provoke our Li Family? He''s really asking for trouble." "Phew... No need to worry now; just wait a few days." "..." Upon hearing Li Xiangqian''s agreement to call upon Li Xiangjin to act, the Li Family members let out a sigh of relief; it was as if a weight had been lifted from their hearts. Lin Tian had no idea that his lesson to Li Yuan had provoked such a massive reaction from the Li Family, but even if he knew, he wouldn''t have cared, because that was exactly why he had cometo cause trouble. After leaving the Wang Family, he went straight back to the hotel. Although he wasn''t very disappointed by Wang Jing''s refusal, the experience left a deep impression on him. If, just if he had his own foundation, his own power behind him, he wouldn''t be in such a passive position now, and Wang Jing wouldn''t have said what he did. He was told he had no right to ask the Wang Family to stand with him. Clenching his fists tightly, Lin Tian became even more determined to establish his own power and background. Only then could he stand firm in this chaotic society. Otherwise, mere personal strength was insufficient. After eating a dinner at the hotel and having a phone call with Bu Mengting, Lin Tian fell asleep. He felt tired from the day''s events; the power dynamics in Capital City were more complex than he had anticipated. During his visit to the Wang Family that day, he sensed several forces that could threaten him. He knew that if he dared to harm the Wang Family in any way, it probably wouldn''t be easy for him to leave, a sentiment intuited through his Divination Technique, which Lin Tian had no doubts about. If the Wang Family had such strength, then how could the Li Family be any worse? The Li Family was even more formidable than the Wangs. And with that thought, Lin Tian drifted off to sleep. In the dead of night, when everyone had succumbed to slumber, a dim light still glowed within a modest courtyard hidden behind red walls. This courtyard was both ordinary and extraordinary. It was ordinary because it was no different from a typical farmyard, with various fruits and vegetables growing within ita common sight. Yet it was extraordinary by virtue of its location within the red wallsa place of solemnity housing a courtyard like this one, who could claim it to be mundane? The furnishings in the house of the courtyard were simple: a set of wooden chairs and a table along with a desk. At this moment, an elderly man dressed in traditional Chinese attire was sitting at the desk, flipping through a book from the sixties or seventies. Judging by the creases, it had been read countless times, but the man''s engrossed expression suggested he still found it utterly enthralling. Suddenly, a shadow darted through the courtyard, and a figure appeared inside the house. In the faint light, one could make out a middle-aged man dressed in camouflage, his face stern and his eyes sharpreminiscent of an eagle soaring through the sky, demanding respect without a stare. The middle-aged man stood still behind the elder, rigid as a spear, motionless. Aside from a faint sound upon entering the room, he gave no indication of his presence, as though he''d never been there. Yet the elder showed no sign of acknowledgement, continuing to read his book even as a long shadow stretched beneath the desk light. Minutes and seconds passed in silence, both seemingly oblivious to the other''s presence. Finally, after finishing the fifth page of his book, the elder closed it. He put the book away, turned to face the middle-aged man, and spoke. "In old age, I''ve grown fond of reading these old books. Once I''m absorbed, I hardly feel like stepping back into reality." Chapter 440 - 412: The Dagger in the Dark "The Li Family is making a move," the middle-aged man spoke up. "Oh" the elder''s face flashed with a harshness as he responded, "What are they up to now?" "It seems they are targeting a young man named Lin Tian," the middle-aged man explained what he had learned, then fell silent again. The elder, after hearing what the middle man had said, looked incredulous and asked, "Are you saying the Li Family had to ask Li Xiangjin to take action because of this young man named Lin Tian?" "Yes," the middle-aged man nodded. "Hehe Interesting," the elder suddenly laughed and said, "This young man must be a Spiritual Warrior." "According to the information, he should be. The Li Family sent several groups to deal with him, but they all ended up defeated by him. An ordinary person wouldn''t possibly have such strength," the middle-aged man speculated. "Hmph The Li Family has grown too powerful over the years. If it weren''t for us old folks still around, there''s no telling what they could do. It''s good that they''re learning a lesson, to let them know that Huaxia is not a place one family can dominate," the elder said, his face showing a hint of anger. "If it weren''t for Tieguai Li, just based on their actions, killing them all wouldn''t be considered too much." The middle-aged man did not speak upon hearing this, as he didn''t have the standing to comment. Tieguai Li, mentioned by the elder, was no ordinary character; belonging to the same era as the elder, they had both been heroes on the battlefield against Japan, with Tieguai Li appearing in some of the most famous battles, holding an unshakeable position. To call him a founding elder was no exaggeration. Unfortunately, heaven envies the talented. The hero didn''t die on that battlefield but was instead killed by his own fellow underground resistance members, leaving only his wife and child in the world. After the founding of the nation stabilized, out of friendship for his old friend, the elder took special care of the Li Family, never imagining they would swell to such an extent. "Keep an eye on that Lin Tian," the elder said to the middle-aged man, who did not respond. After a moment of silence, he spoke again. "Yes." "If possible, bring him into ''Nidhogg.'' I believe someone who dares to stand alone against the Li Family must be extraordinary, especially given the current unstable situation in the South Sea; we really need such talents," the elder proposed. "Yes," the middle-aged man''s eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing this. He hadn''t expected the elder to consider bringing this Lin Tian into ''Nidhogg,'' an unprecedented move. ''Nidhogg'' was no ordinary organization. If the National Security Bureau was Huaxia''s overt spearhead, then ''Nidhogg'' was its covert dagger. It was Huaxia''s top organization, featuring only the elite of the elite, never harboring underachievers. The number of talented youths wanting to enter ''Nidhogg,'' and the countless high-ranking government officials recommending them, was unknown, but the elder had never once facilitated nepotism. Now, however, he was instructing to recruit a young man he had never met, which understandably shocked the middle-aged man. Yet, shock aside, he would never refuse the elder; all he could say was "Yes," even if the elder ordered him to commit suicide on the spot, he would not hesitate. ... At this time, in the southern military region of Huaxia, Li Xiangjin sat in his office dressed in military uniform, exuding a tough demeanor with his resolute face and slanting sword-like eyebrows, his gaze sharp and spirited. However, his expression was now filled with distress. That evening, he had received a call from the Li Family in Capital City, from his older brother Li Xiangqian, who had asked him to take action against a young man. Upon hearing this request, Li Qianjin''s initial response was to refuse, but when he heard his brother say that the Li Family might be destroyed without his intervention, he fell silent. Li Xiangjin''s views on the Li Family differed from everyone else''s; he disliked, even detested the Li Family, which is why he had chosen to join the military, distancing himself from them. Yet he was still a member of the Li Family. Now, hearing that the Li Family might be destroyed, outright refusal seemed inappropriate. But agreeing would go against his convictions; the military was the nation''s sword, its protective shield- how could it be used for a single family''s interests? As he rose through the military ranks, Li Xiangjin''s understanding of Huaxia deepened; he knew the terror of the nation all too well. Though the Li Family might appear strong on the surface, compared to the state, they were nothing. He had repeatedly warned his brother to keep a low profile and restrain themselves, but his warnings were ignored, his brother believing the Li Family to be all-powerful, even capable of contending with the nation. Only he knew that if the Li Family really stood against the state, it would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, delusional to their own stature. "Enough, I''ll help this one last time, and after that, the Li Family''s affairs are no longer my concern," Li Xiangjin sighed, sitting at his desk, admitting to himself that he was, after all, a member of the Li Family. He decided to grant their request one last time. Having made up his mind, Li Xiangjin took out paper and pen to write a letter. Such matters were disgraceful and could not be discussed via military communications, so he had to use personal connections. After finishing the letter, Li Xiangjin put it in his pocket and walked out of the office. ... The following days were peaceful for Lin Tian; he didn''t deliberately seek trouble with the Li Family, spending his days leisurely, accompanied by Bai Xiaoluo. He completely treated himself like a tourist in Capital City, eating and drinking daily. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It wasn''t that Lin Tian didn''t want to trouble the Li Family, but he had had no opportunity. In recent days, the Li Family members had been like turtles, holed up at home, none venturing out, and the rare few who did were unimportant, so Lin Tian genuinely had no chance to strike. He wouldn''t just show up at their doorstep, right? Ever since he had left the Wang Family, Lin Tian had been wary; he wouldn''t commit such a foolish act. "Where shall we go today?" Bai Xiaoluo, walking down the street and clinging to Lin Tian''s arm, sweetly asked. These days, if anyone was the happiest, it would be her. Spending each day with Lin Tian, she felt like he was entirely hers, overflowing with joy. Upon hearing this, Lin Tian''s face showed a bitter smile. Over the past few days, they had visited and played in all the places they could, and now he genuinely didn''t know where else they could go. "You decide," Lin Tian responded. "Hmm then let''s go eat roast duck," Bai Xiaoluo thought for a moment before suggesting. "" Lin Tian''s mouth twitched upon hearing roast duck; they had almost gone every day to eat it, and although it was indeed delicious, even the tastiest food could become tiresome after too much. Chapter 441 - 413: Suppressing and Beating But seeing the anticipation on Bai Xiaoluo''s face, Lin Tian couldn''t bring himself to refuse, and he took her by the hand toward the roast duck restaurant. Along the way, the streets were crowded, and the pace of life in the Capital City was very fast; on the streets, no matter the time, you could always see people in a state of urgency. This caused one to quicken one''s own pace inadvertently, which was a rather peculiar state to be in. With Bai Xiaoluo by his side, Lin Tian was mostly silent, with Bai Xiaoluo doing all the talking while Lin Tian played the role of an audience. Moreover, whenever Lin Tian fell silent, he would occasionally slip into a dazed and tranquil state. He no longer seemed the brash and overbearing youth of before, but rather more mature and somewhat world-weary. Perhaps it was the incident with He Qianqian that had struck him with such a heavy blow. All along the way, Bai Xiaoluo seemed to have an endless supply of chatter, with her mouth never ceasing and her laughter, ringing like silver bells, adding to her charm. Right as they turned a street corner, Lin Tian''s brow suddenly twitched and a sense of palpitations arose without hesitation. He lunged at Bai Xiaoluo and pulled her aside in a flash. "Clang..." The very instant Lin Tian made his move, a black flying dagger shot towards where he had just been. When the dagger hit the ground, it sank in as easily as if it were slicing through tofu, illustrating the fierceness of the attackif Lin Tian hadn''t dodged in time, his body might have been pierced through. "Hmph..." Lin Tian, looking at the dagger embedded in the ground, let out a cold snort, his eyes flashing with a sharp murderous intent. Without a doubt, it was someone from the Li Family. Helping Bai Xiaoluo to her feet, Lin Tian said, "You go back first, it''ll be dangerous here soon." "No, I don''t want to leave Master," Bai Xiaoluo stubbornly said, looking at him. "I want to be with Master. I am from the Bai Family; they wouldn''t dare to do anything to me openly." "Be good, Xiaoluo, go back quickly. If you''re here, I''ll be distracted," Lin Tian urged, his eyes intently scanning the surrounding area, trying to find out who had just attacked him. "But..." Bai Xiaoluo wanted to say more, but seeing Lin Tian''s furrowed brow, she ultimately didn''t continue speaking and turned to leave. "Are all the people from the Li Family a bunch of cowards? Since you''ve already made a move, why not come out instead of hiding?" Lin Tian said loudly after watching Bai Xiaoluo leave. "Clang..." The response to his words was another flying dagger. Lin Tian was already prepared and dodged the moment the flying dagger was released; he quickly identified where it had come from. "Hmph... Got you," Lin Tian said with a sneer, rapidly charging towards the person who had attacked, throwing a punch. "Boom..." When faced with Lin Tian''s fist, Huang Hu was in no way inferior, throwing a punch of his own to meet the attack head-on, creating a loud crash as Lin Tian swiftly dodged backwards. His eyes were full of surprise; this person''s strength was quite formidable, his punch even stronger than Lin Tian''sknowing that he had unleashed the full might of the Ox Power Technique. What Lin Tian didn''t know was that Huang Hu was just as astonished, looking at Lin Tian''s seemingly frail body but encountering such tremendous strength. His own power had been honed through life and death situations and, as a Spiritual Warrior with the most common Innate Divine Strength, his decades of arduous cultivation had brought him to the Half-Step Condensation Realm where a single punch could kill an elephant. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although Huang Hu hadn''t used his full strength in that punch, he had used at least eighty percent. Ordinary people couldn''t withstand that. "You''re quite good," Huang Hu said in a hoarse voice, looking at Lin Tian. "Hmph... You''re not bad either, but it''s a pity you''ve become someone''s dog," Lin Tian retorted coldly as he looked at Huang Hu. "No, I''m not working for the Li Family," Huang Hu replied, shaking his head at Lin Tian''s scorn, unaffected. "Let''s find another place to fight; it''s too noisy here, and I think the police will arrive soon." "Just what I wanted," Lin Tian said coldly. This place indeed was not fit for a fight; though it was just a street corner, many people still passed by. Although they had only exchanged one move, a crowd had already formed around them. Seeing Lin Tian''s agreement, Huang Hu didn''t hesitate, turned around, and started walking towards the outskirts of Capital City. Lin Tian followed closely behind. Although Huang Hu claimed he wasn''t working for the Li Family, that wasn''t a reason for Lin Tian to let him go. Since he had dared to lay a hand on him, he would definitely have to pay the price. Besides, this was Capital Cityapart from the Li Family, Lin Tian really couldn''t think of anyone else who would strike at him. "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..." After distancing themselves from the busy streets, Huang Hu suddenly threw three flying daggers in a backhand motion, giving Lin Tian no chance to dodge. "Damn it, how shameless," Lin Tian cursed inwardly as he saw the three flying daggers approaching, unable to believe that this seemingly righteous man would launch a sneak attack on him. The Neural Response Speed immediately kicked in, and Lin Tian''s body turned into an afterimage on the spot, allowing the three flying daggers to pass through. "Did I hit him?" Huang Hu''s heart skipped a beat as he saw the three flying daggers pass through Lin Tian''s body. "Whoosh, whoosh..." And at that moment, a whistling sound came from his right side. "Boom..." Caught off guard, Huang Hu had no choice but to cross his arms in front of his chest to block the strike, and looking at Lin Tian, he was inwardly astounded by his incredible speed. It turned out that the flying daggers had passed through just a residual image. "Hmph..." Having blocked that punch, Huang Hu snorted coldly, twisted his body mid-air, and counterattacked on the spot, not giving Lin Tian any chance to throw a second punch. "Bang..." The two exchanged punches and suddenly retreated. At the same moment, Huang Hu threw another flying dagger. "Damn..." Lin Tian, watching the flying dagger coming his way, cursed aloud. How could this bastard have so many daggers? Despite his frustration, Lin Tian didn''t dare to be careless; he dropped to one knee, drawing an arc on the ground with it, just managing to avoid the dagger. "Bang..." However, just as he dodged, Huang Hu appeared right in front of him, punching him in the face. Instantly, Lin Tian''s body was sent flying, skidding a long mark on the ground. Huang Hu, whose experience was undeniable, didn''t give Lin Tian any chance to catch his breath. As Lin Tian''s body flew backward, Huang Hu followed closely. "Boom..." After Lin Tian took a punch to the lower abdomen, blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, left without any strength to fight back. "Whoosh..." Seeing Huang Hu attack again, Lin Tian had no choice but to activate his fire superpower to fend off Huang Hu. "Sizzle..." Indeed, once Huang Hu saw the fireballs emerging around Lin Tian, he stopped his forward movement in its tracks, leaving a long mark on the ground with his feet. Chapter 442 - 414 Coma "Fire Control Ability?" Yellow Tiger looked at the fireball that had appeared beside Lin Tian, a glimmer of surprise flashing through his eyes. "*Cough cough*..." Having caught a moment to breathe, Lin Tian couldn''t help but start coughing violently, coughing up several mouthfuls of fresh blood, his gaze toward Yellow Tiger filled with gravity. This son of a bitch had even more battle experience than Albert and emitted an aura of fighting to the death. The momentum put Lin Tian under great pressure. As the saying goes, the ruthless fear the reckless, the reckless fear the aggressive, and the aggressive fear those who fight without regard for their own lives. Lin Tian was now the aggressive kind, while Yellow Tiger was the kind who didn''t care about his own life. The main issue was that this damned guy was so strong, fighting so desperately against someone weaker than himself. Damn it, he didn''t give any chances at all. "You''ve surprised me, possessing three abilities, but today you still have no chance of escaping from my hands, even though I really don''t want to kill you," Yellow Tiger said, eyeing Lin Tian. He had already seen that the fireball by Lin Tian wasn''t very powerful and was only slightly more intense than a normal flame. "Big talk is easy to make, but it''s not yet certain whose deer it will be," Lin Tian said disdainfully as he watched Yellow Tiger prematurely conclude his defeat. Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Lin Tian took the initiative and charged forward. He pushed his Neural Response Speed and the Ox Power Technique to their limits, with his fists covered in flames as well. "To show you respect, I will use my greatest strength to kill you," Yellow Tiger said with a serious expression as Lin Tian charged forward. His arm''s muscles bulged, covered in a layer of faint yellow light, giving off an impression of heavy solidity. "*Bang*..." Their fists collided, and Lin Tian was immediately sent flying by the colossal force from the arm, his facial expression frozen in an instanthow could there be such immense power. "*Boom*..." Lin Tian''s body hit the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "*Spurt*..." Lin Tian spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. ''Bang,'' Yellow Tiger''s next attack followed swiftly, punching Lin Tian in the abdomen and lifting him into the air. "*Boom*" Then with another strike of his double fists, Yellow Tiger smashed Lin Tian into the ground, creating a deep pit. "*Wow*..." Lin Tian opened his mouth and spewed out several more mouthfuls of blood, gasping for air that he hadn''t had a chance to catch since being struck. This blow made him feel as if his heart had stopped beating, his brain plunging into a state of void. This was a complete crushing defeat. He couldn''t muster any strength to fight back, facing the strongest enemy he had ever metnot even against Albert had he been at such a disadvantage. Even if he was still in a sorry state, Yellow Tiger was fundamentally different. This was just too damn frustrating. Lin Tian realized that TV and novels are deceiving. Damn it, who said that villains would waste a bunch of words before killing the good guy? He was the perfect interpretation of the opposite right now. Seeing that Lin Tian had already lost his will to fight, Yellow Tiger didn''t dawdle. A yellow light flashed in his hands as he prepared to deliver the final blow. "*Hiss*..." Lin Tian watched Yellow Tiger''s fist, his body wanting to counterattack, but before he could move, the severe pain made him gasp sharply for air. "*Boom*... *crack*..." Yellow Tiger''s fist came down, and immediately there was a crisp sound. "Huh..." Yellow Tiger let out a light sound of surprise. His punch did not hit Lin Tian''s head but was blocked as Lin Tian took the blow with his arm instead. Lin Tian was now covered in cold sweat, his forehead beaded with droplets. The pain of his broken arm was so intense he nearly passed out, but he reminded himself that he must not faint. If he did, he would surely die. What he needed was a chance, a moment when Huang Hu let his guard down. Then, he could retrieve a healing potion from the "Taotie System." "Struggling in vain," Huang Hu scoffed coldly as he watched Lin Tian. Clearly, he was dissatisfied that his previous punch hadn''t finished Lin Tian off. He needed to deal with him quickly; though they were on the outskirts of the Capital City, the officials must be aware of the commotion they had caused. Moreover, with the Li Family caught in the midst of a storm, Li Xiangjin sending him had surely not escaped the notice of certain eyes. "Die..." Raising his fist again, Huang Hu prepared to deliver a fatal blow and leave this place. "Am I going to die here?" Lin Tian thought resentfully as he saw Huang Hu attack again. There was so much he hadn''t done, his great revenge unserved, and He Qianqian hadn''t yet woken up, yet he was about to die. He wasn''t fearful; he was filled with resentment. "Whoosh..." Just as the fist was about to strike, Lin Tian heard the sound of rushing air beside his ear, and then he saw a streak of red flash by; a flying dagger had embedded itself into Huang Hu''s arm. "Hmph..." Struck by the flying dagger, Huang Hu grunted, showing no intention of stopping to deal with it. His punch continued unabated, still lethal enough to kill Lin Tian. "Obstinate fool." Seeing Huang Hu''s relentless pursuit, a voice echoed through the air. Immediately afterward, Lin Tian saw Huang Hu sent flying like a fired cannonball. "Hmm...?" Lin Tian''s consciousness was fuzzy at this point. When he looked up, he saw a towering figure standing beside him, but before he could get a good look at the man''s face, he had already passed out. "It''s you?" Huang Hu, sent flying, looked in shock at the person standing beside Lin Tian as he got back up and said with a fearful expression, meanwhile a bitter smile flickered across his face. "Kill me then. I didn''t expect you to take action personally. Now that you''re here, I won''t stand a chance." "You may leave." The person looked at Huang Hu and, after a moment of silence, finally spoke. "You''re letting me go?" Huang Hu asked in astonishment, clearly incredulous. "Our strength should be used against external enemies. I know you were left with no choice. Don''t let it happen again; go now." The man spoke again. "I..." Huang Hu showed a trace of guilt on his face, opened his mouth as if wanting to say something, but ultimately he said nothing. Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he stood up straight, gave a military salute to the man, and then left. The man standing beside Lin Tian showed no change in expression as he watched Huang Hu leave, as if none of this had affected him. He looked down at the unconscious Lin Tian, his brow furrowed with confusion. ...... Pain was Lin Tian''s prevailing sensation, accompanied by the nauseating smell of a potion that made his stomach turn. "Teng..." Lin Tian suddenly sat up. "Hiss..." But soon, he winced, inhaling sharply from the pain that contorted his face into a grimace. "Where am I?" After the pain subsided, Lin Tian surveyed his surroundings, feeling very surprised. Everything around was snowy white, resembling a hospital, yet it didn''t quite seem like one; noisy clamor echoed from outside C far louder than any hospital he knew of. Chapter 443 - 415 Dragon Emperor Looking at his own body, wrapped in bandages and with his arm in a cast, Lin Tian activated his clairvoyance ability to check his condition. "Hiss" Seeing the state of his chest, even Lin Tian couldn''t help but inhale sharply with shock. He hadn''t anticipated his injuries to be so severe. Over half of his ribs were broken, and his internal organs were damaged to varying degrees. Surviving such injuries was nothing short of a miracle, for an ordinary person would likely have died. "You are finally awake." Just then, the door of the room opened, and a nurse walked in. She looked at Lin Tian and said. "Um Where is this?" Lin Tian took a deep breath, felt a pang of pain in his body, and then looked at the nurse and asked. "This is the Special District Sanatorium. How are you feeling now?" replied the nurse. "Special District Sanatorium?" Lin Tian looked confused upon hearing this, he had never heard of this place before. "Why am I here?" "Hmm The Dragon Emperor brought you here," the nurse responded patiently, answering whatever he asked. "Dragon Emperor? Who is the Dragon Emperor?" Lin Tian was even more puzzled now; he had absolutely no idea who the Dragon Emperor was. "You don''t know the Dragon Emperor?" Seeing Lin Tian''s expression, the nurse also looked puzzled and said, "That''s odd, how would the Dragon Emperor bring you here if you don''t know him? I thought you were a member of Nidhogg." "Nidhogg?" Lin Tian felt utterly confused now, what was all this about? One moment it was the Sanatorium, next the Dragon Emperor, and now Nidhogg; he had never even heard of these things. "Are you awake?" Just as Lin Tian was bewildered, another person walked into the room. This was a middle-aged man dressed in camo, sturdy in build, with eyes as sharp as an eagle, looking quite extraordinary. "Did you save me?" Looking at the newcomer, Lin Tian thought of the figure he saw before he passed out, who was remarkably similar to the person in front of him, so he asked. "Yes, I did," the middle-aged man nodded and said. "Who are you? Why did you save me?" Seeing the man acknowledge it, Lin Tian didn''t feel grateful but was instead very wary. He couldn''t remember ever meeting such a man, and he was suspicious of the reasons behind the help of a stranger. If the man were an ordinary person, it might have been out of kindness. But the person in front of him didn''t look ordinary at all, and his appearance was too bizarre. This was no ordinary hospital, and the nurse was speaking gibberish; clearly, none of this was normal! "Heh there''s no need for such wariness. If I wanted to kill you, I wouldn''t have brought you back here. I would''ve just done it on the outskirts of Capital City," the middle-aged man chuckled lightly as he saw Lin Tian''s guarded look. "Alright then, could you tell me who you are and why you saved me?" Lin Tian, feeling reassured by the man''s logic, dropped his guard and repeated his earlier questions. "I am Dragon Emperor," the middle-aged man began, then he waved his hand to dismiss the nurse. Once she was gone, he continued, "As for why I saved you, I will explain everything." "Go ahead, just the key points." Watching Dragon Emperor''s expression turn serious, Lin Tian became uneasy; the atmosphere felt like something from a novel or TV show where warriors prepare for a daunting mission. Damn, it was so unnerving. "Now you have two choices. First, now that you are awake, I can transfer you to a regular hospital and after you recover, you can leave on your own. Second" "I choose the first one." Before Dragon Emperor could finish outlining the second option, Lin Tian had already made his choice. "I haven''t finished talking about the second option yet. Are you sure you want to pick the first one?" Dragon Emperor looked at Lin Tian, speechless. "Sure, since I can leave safely, I desire nothing more. Staying alive is what truly matters." Lin Tian smiled and said. He never believed in pie falling from the sky; the moment he heard he could leave, Lin Tian unwaveringly chose the first option, and what the second option entailed was more than unnecessary to know. He had a healing potion, and once he left this place, he would recover completely. "Are you sure you don''t want to hear the second option?" Dragon Emperor asked again, seeing Lin Tian''s resolved demeanor. "Yes," Lin Tian looked at Dragon Emperor, his face expressing frustration, Good god, I''ve made myself clear already, why continue asking, his stance was firm and would definitely not change. "What if I told you that the second option could give you a status that would concern the Li Family, would you still choose the first?" Dragon Emperor sounded like a seasoned scammer now, tempting Lin Tian. "How do you know about my conflict with the Li Family?" Hearing Dragon Emperor mention the Li Family, Lin Tian''s face tensed with caution again. "Heh You know this place is called Special District Sanatorium, don''t you?" Dragon Emperor looked at Lin Tian and chuckled lightly. "The nurse just told me, but how does that relate to you knowing about my issues with the Li Family?" Lin Tian said, still full of suspicion. "What if I tell you that this sanatorium is only present within the military, would you understand now?" Dragon Emperor added. "Are you saying this place belongs to Huaxia''s military region?" Lin Tian asked in shock. "Yes, this is Huaxia''s military region. Now do you need to ask how I know about your conflict with the Li Family?" Dragon Emperor looked at Lin Tian with a teasing glance. "No need, no need" Hearing that the place he was in belonged to the Huaxia military region, Lin Tian suddenly couldn''t remain calm, and he was no longer so concerned about Dragon Emperor knowing about his conflict with the Li Family. "Gulp" Regaining his composure, Lin Tian swallowed and said, "Surely my conflict with the Li Family isn''t so significant as to stir the state into action, right?" "" Dragon Emperor. Hearing Lin Tian speak so, even Dragon Emperor, accustomed to maintaining his composure in various situations, couldn''t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. Fucking hell, you really dare to assume it requires the state''s intervention just for a quarrel with the Li Family? Do you really think you are the protagonist of this world? S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You''re overthinking it," Dragon Emperor rolled his eyes and said. "Then why are you guys interested in me? Surely it''s not because you think I have a rare talent, the pillar of the country''s future, the hope of the nation, ready to be nurtured, right?" Lin Tian joked. "Although not as exaggerated as you said, it''s somewhat true," Dragon Emperor surprisingly agreed with what Lin Tian said and nodded. "Fucking hell Is that really true?" Lin Tian looked at Dragon Emperor nodding and cried out in shock. Chapter 444 - 416: The Old Leader Tricking kids? Do you really think I''m that stupid? Lin Tianyi looked at Dragon Emperor, dumbfounded. If he believed that, no one would be more gullible. "So, do you want to hear the second option now?" Seeing Lin Tian''s shocked expression, Dragon Emperor was quite satisfied; this was the effect he wanted. He asked again. "Uh well, you can share it, let''s hear it." Lin Tian heard Dragon Emperor say that this was a military area, and he was indeed curious about his second option. "It''s simple, join ''Nidhogg'' and become a member of ''Nidhogg,'' a sharp blade for the nation." Dragon Emperor said with a smile. "Nidhogg? What the hell is that?" Lin Tianyi was puzzled after hearing the term ''Nidhogg'' multiple times. "You know about dragons, right? There''s a reverse scale on a dragon''s chest. An old saying describes it: The dragon has a reverse scale, touch it and you shall die. Nidhogg, as I refer to it, is the nation''s most elite unit. Each member has extraordinary abilities, acting as a dagger in the darkness against foreign enemies. They''ve dedicated their lives to the nation, true heroes," Dragon Emperor said with a face full of pride and self-satisfaction. "That impressive?" Lin Tianyi looked at Dragon Emperor skeptically, seriously doubting that he was exaggerating to deceive him. "It''s a peaceful era now; there''s no need for charging into battle." "A peaceful era?" Dragon Emperor let out a cold laugh. "That''s just the surface. War is constantly unfolding. You might not be very informed about the situation in the South Sea, but you''ve heard about it, right?" "Psssh You mean those banana-eating monkeys," Lin Tianyi said with a smirk. "No offense, but even if those damn monkeys dared to start a war with Huaxia, they wouldn''t know how they died. All they''re doing is making a lot of noise without much impact, trying to feel important." "It''s not as simple as you think. Indeed, as you said, those monkeys wouldn''t dare to wage war against us. But what if they had backing?" Dragon Emperor shook his head. "You mean those white ghosts from America?" Lin Tianyi raised an eyebrow. "Yes, them. Those guys always think they''re the saviors, jumping in wherever there''s trouble. Whether it''s issues with the little devils or the South Sea, they''re meddling everywhere, always coveting Huaxia," the Dragon Emperor said, his eyes flickering with a cold light. "So joining ''Nidhogg'' would be very dangerous?" Lin Tianyi realized that the Dragon Emperor bastard was trying to get him to risk his life. "Of course, none of us can say we''re absolutely safe, especially when confronting international organizations. But what we do is for our country, for our people. Even if we die, we die gloriously," Dragon Emperor said melodramatically. "Then forget about it. I''m a coward who fears death. I choose the first option. As for being a hero, I''m not interested," Lin Tianyi said decisively, rejecting the second option after understanding what it entailed. Dammit, what a joke. Saving my life just to have me risk it with you? Don''t even think about it. Do I look like that kind of person? Don''t assume I''ll be as foolish as the protagonists in novels and movies, who, when told their country and people need them, rush to the front lines without a second thought. I''m not that great. "What? You''re choosing the first option?" Dragon Emperor was taken aback by Lin Tianyi''s answer, clearly unprepared. He stared at Lin Tianyi. "After all I''ve said, you''re really not moved at all?" "Moved? Of course, I''m moved. I am so pumped up and thrilled that if you gave me a grenade now, I''d dare to blow up the White House. But I haven''t lived enough. I''m only in my teens, not even twenty. I don''t want to die young. I don''t want to be a martyr, and I''m not hero material," Lin Tianyi said with an air of righteousness. "..." Dragon Emperor''s mouth twitched violently upon hearing that. Dammit, what the young man said earlier sounded reasonable, but why did it feel so awkward afterward? "What kind of youth are you, being afraid of this and that? Isn''t it good to go out and gain some experience, to be more impressive in the future?" Dragon Emperor remembered the old leader''s words, so he was very patient with Lin Tianyi. If it were anyone else, he would have beaten them up by now. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dammit, I invite you to join ''Nidhogg'' and you''re all hesitant. Do you know how many people want to get in here and don''t have the chance? And here you are, not only unwilling but also making up all sorts of lame excuses. Could you be any more shameless? "..." Hearing that, Lin Tianyi kept rolling his eyes internally. Go out there and take chances? Hell, that could easily cost you your life. You say it so easilyno way, not going, not even if I''m beaten to death. "Heh heh I''m poor and lack ambition, so let''s just let it be," Lin Tianyi grinned but once again refused. "Damn it, Lin Tianyi, don''t push my limits. I''ve spent so much time persuading you, do you believe I won''t beat the crap out of you right now?" Dragon Emperor was furious. Damn it, why was he so stubborn? This was really out of the ordinary. "So what, you think just because you''re louder, I''m scared of you? I refuse, and that''s final. You saved my lifewell, consider it a gift back to you," Lin Tianyi was not one to suffer losses; a shout from you, a shout from me, huh... You think I''ll die for you? Not a chance. "You you I''ll smack you dead!" Dragon Emperor, trembling with rage, raised his hand to hit Lin Tianyi upon being shouted back at. "Dragon Emperor why so impulsive? Can''t we talk things out nicely? Must you resort to violence?" Just as Dragon Emperor raised his hand, an old man walked in. Dressed in a Sun Yat-sen suit, with a kind and gentle smile on his face, the old man looked very approachable. "Good to see you, old leader," Dragon Emperor said as the old man walked in, standing at attention and giving a standard military salute. "Gulp" Lin Tianyi couldn''t help but swallow his saliva before stammering. "You you are?" "Heh heh Young man, no need to be nervous, I just came to see you," the old man said with a kind smile, waving his hand at Lin Tianyi to calm down. "No, it''s just that I''m too excited. I can''t believe I get to see you from such a close distance; it''s truly an honor," Lin Tianyi said with reverence for the old man. Chapter 445 - 417 Joining Nidhogg Although Lin Tian could act indifferent towards the Dragon Emperor, his feelings towards the elderly were genuine. To put it bluntly, without the efforts of the older generation, we wouldn''t be able to enjoy our current way of life. "Hehe... isn''t that a bit exaggerated?" the old man asked, chuckling as he looked at Lin Tian and Ju. "If others heard you say that, they might accuse me of being merely ceremonial." "Who would dare I would be the first to not let them off," Lin Tian burst into outcry upon hearing this, much like how today''s youngsters react when they hear someone badmouth their favorite pop group, completely ready to fight tooth and nail. This display caused Dragon Emperor to feel contempt, thinking to himself that this kid was nothing but a bootlicker. The elder could only show a helpless smile at this but still thought favorably of Lin Tian. He was unlike others who acted too official and sycophantically silent around him. "You don''t want to join ''Nidhogg''?" the elder suddenly asked Lin Tian. "Uh well, it''s not that I don''t want to..." Upon hearing the elder broach the topic, Lin Tian instantly became awkward, his face showing conflicted expressions before he glanced toward Dragon Emperor. It must have been this bastard who got the elder involved. Damn, truly a schemer. "Then what''s the reason?" the elder asked, puzzled at Lin Tian''s reaction, then waved his hand when he saw how Lin Tian stared at Dragon Emperor. "Dragon Emperor, you leave us for now, I need to talk to Lin Tianyi alone." "Yes, commander," Dragon Emperor responded solemnly, then left the room. "Can we talk now?" the elder asked Lin Tian with a smile. "This... actually, I really don''t know why they want me to join ''Nidhogg''," Lin Tian pondered for a bit and said. "According to Dragon Emperor, everyone in ''Nidhogg'' is exceptionally strong, and I don''t think I am better than them." "Hehe... you are being too modest. Someone who dared to single-handedly challenge the Li Family, I believe, couldn''t be that bad, and I''ve also heard of your previous deeds," the elder said with a laugh. "Er..." Hearing the elder mention his dealings with the Li Family, Lin Tian''s face turned awkward again, then he said, "I''m a bit unruly, used to having my freedom; I''m really not interested in joining ''Nidhogg''. I''m afraid my bad habits might bring negative effects to ''Nidhogg''." "Haha... you sly fox, finally saying what''s on your mind," the elder pointed at Lin Tian and laughed heartily, then shook his head in resignation. "Alright, tell me your terms. Anything I can do here, I''ll fulfill for you." "Hehe..." Hearing the elder put it so bluntly, Lin Tian''s face couldn''t help but redden, feeling quite embarrassed that his little schemes had been seen through. Indeed, as the elder said, he had spoken so much just to lay out his conditions, but the Dragon Emperor was so dim-witted that he hadn''t understood a word, despite Lin Tian saying so much. "I refuse to shirk from tasks for the country when I have the time, but I''m still a student and need to study. My conflict with the Li Family is irreconcilable, but I''m still no match for them. I don''t ask you to confront them with me, but I do need to be kept safe when necessary. Also, I won''t join the military; their rules are too restrictive. I love freedom, and that''s all," Lin Tian recited breathlessly in one go, then nervously watched the elder. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although his requests weren''t numerous, only three in total, once added up, they weren''t as simple as just three, but more like a dozen or even scores. Of course, these were just Lin Tian''s initial conditions; there was still room to negotiate. To Lin Tian''s surprise, the elder agreed without hesitation. "I can agree to these requests," the elder nodded after hearing him out. "..." Lin Tian stared at the elder in disbelief. He had agreed just like that? He still seemed uncertain and instinctively asked, "You really agree?" "What, you didn''t want me to agree?" the elder asked with a smile upon seeing Lin Tian''s expression. "No, not at all, I just wanted to make sure," Lin Tian replied with an awkward smile. "Alright then, now that things are settled, you''re officially a member of ''Nidhogg''. As for not joining the military, I''ll have Dragon Emperor arrange a foreign military status for you so that you won''t be bound by the complicated regulations of Huaxia and will have fewer restrictions when carrying out missions abroad," the elder told Lin Tian. "Hmm, I have no objections," Lin Tian nodded. "Now that you''re a part of ''Nidhogg'', let''s discuss your mission," the elder continued. "..." Lin Tian. Upon hearing this, Lin Tian couldn''t help but roll his eyes internally. As expected, no good deed goes unpunished. How could he have agreed so easily to his terms? It seemed that he was about to be thrust into a mission immediately, and he felt utterly duped. "What mission?" Lin Tian asked helplessly. "It''s regarding the unstable situation in the South Sea," the elder said gravely. "Those monkeys?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow. "What threat could they possibly pose?" "No, it''s not them," the elder shook his head and said. "It''s the powers behind them. This South Sea incident isn''t random. According to our intelligence abroad, this event is merely a distraction, designed to draw our attention. From what we see, they have been quite successful; almost all global powers are focused on this issue." "So it''s those white ghosts from America," Lin Tian frowned as he said. "If this is a distraction, what are they planning to do?" "It''s not only America; there are others involved," the elder stated gravely. "We do not yet know their precise intentions, but it''s clear that this is a conspiracy targeting our entire Central Asian region." "And those fools and little devils are treating them like kings; they''re really stupid enough," Lin Tian said angrily. "Aren''t they just making trouble for themselves? Do they think they can survive on their own if Central Asia really falls?" "That''s not the point. If they''re short-sighted, that''s their problem, but now that we know, we must prevent America from succeeding," the elder stated emphatically. "Hmm," Lin Tian nodded. "So what do I need to do?" "Recently, we intercepted a secret military message from America. They''re going to hold a major meeting near the Golden Triangle. Your task is to infiltrate them and find out their purpose," the elder explained. "This meeting is highly secretive, with only individuals of significant strength attending, so ordinary special forces would be useless here." Chapter 446 - 418 Wang Ying "Do we have to go now?" Lin Tian furrowed his brows as he spoke. "No need, there''s no rush," the elderly man said with a smile and a shake of his head. "This mission isn''t just for you alone; Nidhogg will be sending others with you. They are currently on a mission and haven''t returned yet. We will depart once they''re back, and besides, there''s been no movement from America yet." "Good, that''s good." Hearing that he didn''t have to go on the mission right away, Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. He had been away for so long without returning to Wu''an City, and he was really worried about Bu Mengting and He Qianqian. He wanted to go back and see them. As for the Li Family, they were not his match for now, so he put them aside for the time being. When the opportunity arose, he definitely wanted to make them realize the consequences of provoking him. "Hehe... What''s with that expression, kid? Even if you were to go on the mission now, you couldn''t," the old man said, looking at Lin Tian relaxing and joking. "Hehe... I was just being anxious," Lin Tian said with an awkward laugh, intending to scratch the back of his head but realizing he was cast-bound and gave up. "Alright, you better take care of your injuries now; I''ll be leaving first," the old man said as he stood up and then left the room. Seeing the old man leave, the smile disappeared from Lin Tian''s face, followed by a grim expression. Looking at the bandages wrapped around his body, a fleeting murderous intent flashed in his eyes. He hadn''t expected the Li Family to find such formidable people to deal with him. If it wasn''t for his luck, he might have died this time. He had underestimated them. Pulling out a healing potion from the ''Taotie System,'' Lin Tian thought to himself. Li Family, you bastards, remember this; if I, Lin Tian, don''t make you nobodies in the Capital City, I''ll take your surname. ... After drinking the healing potion, Lin Tian''s body healed immediately, but he didn''t get out of bed to jump around right away. Everyone here had seen how seriously injured he had been. If he recovered too quickly, it would be too shocking and troublesome to explain. He didn''t want others to know about his ''Taotie System'' bug. Even the next day, when he walked out of the infirmary, the people at the military sanatorium looked at him as if he were a monster, even though Lin Tian deliberately didn''t take off the bandages on his body. Walking around the military sanatorium, Lin Tian roughly understood what this place was. It indeed was a military hospital, and interestingly, all the patients here were soldiers, no exceptions except for him. Lin Tian concluded that this was a medical institution specifically built for soldiers, with top-end medical equipment. As long as one was not dead yet, they certainly would not die here as long as they were still breathing. Seeing the soldiers sunbathing in the garden, Lin Tian found a place to sit down. Not far from him, Dragon Emperor was observing him intently. "Dragon Emperor, this kid is too abnormal. How could such a severe injury heal enough to get out of bed in a day? This kid definitely has secrets," said a bespectacled soldier standing beside Dragon Emperor. "Should I grab him for interrogation?" "Hehe... Forget it, who doesn''t have their little secrets? This kid is highly regarded by the old chief. You go ahead and try to catch him if you dare, but don''t involve me. Besides, it''s not necessarily a bad thing. The more capable he is, the better for me," Dragon Emperor replied, shaking his head. "..." The bespectacled soldier twitched at the corners of his mouth, showing an embarrassed expression, and internally rolling his eyes, thinking, Great, you set me up; you already said he''s favored by the old chief. How dare I attempt to catch him? Lin Tian, wrapped in bandages and with his hand in a cast, sat there looking quite odd. How could he, appearing so severely injured, still get out of bed and lie here? "Comrade, with such severe injuries, you shouldn''t be walking around. Better go back and rest early," said a young man with a bandage over his left eye as he approached, looking at Lin Tian with concern. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hehe... It''s nothing. I just came out to enjoy the sun," Lin Tian responded with a smile as he looked at the young man. "Is that so? How about I find a wheelchair for you? Next time you want to sunbathe, just tell the nurse, and I''ll push you out," the young man said with a naive smile. "That would be great." Lin Tian nodded, looking at the young man''s naive appearance. "Then I''ll go find the nurse to get a wheelchair now and push you back afterwards," the young man said, quickly springing into action, truly embodying the military spirit of acting without hesitation. "No rush, I want to soak up a bit more sun," Lin Tian said, looking at the young man''s eager demeanor, warming his heart. "Why don''t you sit down and chat with me for a while?" "Sure, let''s chat for a while," the young man sat down next to Lin Tian, appearing somewhat stiff and nervous. "..." Lin Tian watched and couldn''t help but roll his eyes internally. What''s there to be nervous about? I''m no evildoer, and even if I were, in my current state, I couldn''t harm you. "You look very young, probably younger than me, right?" Lin Tian started the conversation. "Yes, I''m 16 years old this year," the young man nodded and replied. "16, that''s really young. How did you join the army so young?" Lin Tian asked, curiosity showing on his face. "I''m an orphan. I grew up in the military, so I became a soldier," the young man replied with a smile. "I see," Lin Tian nodded with a moment of understanding. "Do you like the military? Aren''t you afraid of getting tired, being so young?" "Of course, I like it. Everyone in the military takes good care of me," the young man said sincerely. "Aunts and uncles always give me the best of everything. They are very kind to me." "What''s your name, and what happened to your eye?" Seeing the young man''s sincerity, Lin Tian knew he truly liked being in the military, but looking at the bandage on his left eye, he couldn''t help but ask. "I''m Wang Ying, and a general named me, saying that I could become a hawk among kings when I grow up," the young man said proudly, but then his expression turned sad. "But I am doomed not to reach what the general said. I am a sniper, and during a mission, shrapnel from an enemy bomb hit my left eye; the doctors said it would never heal." Tears welled up in Wang Ying''s eyes as he spoke, clearly shattered by the incident. Eyes are one of a sniper''s most important assets, second only to the rifle, and now he was told that his left eye had no chance of healing, which was almost like a death sentence to him. Chapter 447 - 419 Gun God The eyes are the most important thing for a sniper besides the gun, and Wang Ying had lost one, meaning he no longer had the qualifications to hold a gun. For a sniper, this was an immense sorrow, one that Lin Tian could not fully comprehend. Lin Tian looked at the sixteen-year-old Wang Ying, feeling a bit sour. At that age, most kids from normal families were attending school, enjoying their carefree lives, naive and romantic, dreaming about one beautiful future after another. But what about Wang Ying? An orphan from childhood, raised in the military, Lin Tian could hardly imagine how he had become a sniper at just sixteen. That hardship seemed something only Wang Ying himself could understand! Honestly, Lin Tian greatly admired the young man before him. At sixteen, he hadn''t touched a gun, hadn''t been on the battlefield, hadn''t made contributions to the nation. "Do you really enjoy being a sniper?" asked Lin Tian. At the mention of the word "sniper," the previously despondent Wang Ying suddenly brightened up, "From a young age, I have dreamed of becoming the world''s top sniper, able to summon death silently and swiftly upon the enemy! For this, I strove, I struggled, I put in a hundred times more effort than an ordinary person, and finally became the youngest sniper in all of Huaxia. I''ve been assigned thrice, completed two missions successfully, but on the third, I was ambushed by three snipers. In the end, I killed two and severely wounded another, but in this battle, I lost my left eye and can no longer wield a gun." His words rang with fervor, but upon mentioning his eye, Wang Ying''s tone fell, his fists clenched tightly, audibly crackling, full of resentment! "Oh look, isn''t that the renowned sniper, the ace under the General, Huaxia''s youngest sniper, Wang Ying, Wang Tianjiao himself? What''s Wang Tianjiao doing in a hospital instead of shooting on the battlefield?" came the mocking voice of four soldiers in uniform from not too far away! Wang Ying stared at them, his arms tensed and eyes full of anger. The leader among them, named Zhang Yue, had once been Wang Ying''s comrade. They trained together, entered together into the sniper selection, where Zhang Yue was a top candidate. During a certain assessment, Zhang Yue lost to Wang Ying by just one point. Later, Wang Ying became the main shooter, and Zhang Yue the assistant, but Zhang Yue couldn''t swallow this. He requested reassignment to a combat unit. Since then, he harbored hatred for Wang Ying, believing he had stolen the position of main shooter from him. Just hearing of Wang Ying''s misfortune, he hurried to embarrass him. Wang Ying, holding back his rage, yelled, "In the competitive assessments, every move we made was recorded by cameras, and over ten officers scored us together. The assessment was fair. You are simply not as skilled as me. You, always so desperate for victory and glory, care too much about honor. Such a person truly does not deserve to be a sniper." "I don''t deserve to be a sniper? And you think you do? You still dare to lecture me? Don''t you ever look in the mirror? I advise you to take a good look at yourself. You''re no longer a sniper prodigy, but a one-eyed dragon, a cripple who can never wield a gun again!" "A cripple!" Zhang Yue ruthlessly insulted Wang Ying, his harsh words drawing a crowd, who all pointed and whispered about Wang Ying, showing no concern for his feelings. Unable to bear it any longer, Wang Ying clenched his fists, ready to strike Zhang Yue. Lin Tian stepped forward, grabbing Wang Ying''s fist, and said, "Against the four of them, how do you intend to fight? They''re clearly trying to provoke you into throwing the first punch so they can retaliate justifiably. When faced with difficulties, anger won''t solve problems. Get up where you fall! Trust me, I can heal your eye." "Thanks, Brother Lin Tian, but it''s useless. The doctor has already said that my eye can''t be cured," Wang Ying said resignedly. Watching Wang Ying''s dejected figure, Zhang Yue was pleased and mocked Lin Tian, "Who are you anyway, and what''s your relation to him? Even Wang Tianjiao has said his eye can''t be cured, yet here you are, boldly claiming you can heal him. You''re like a dog chasing a mouse, meddling in others'' business!" "I said I can heal it, and I will!" Lin Tian, looked down upon, spoke angrily. If not for wanting Wang Ying to regain his own dignity, he would have struck Zhang Yue himself. Among the spectators, one happened to be Wang Ying''s primary doctor, who, hearing Lin Tian''s claim, spoke irritably, "I have personally examined his eye. Four-fifths of it was damaged by shrapnel, with half of the cells already dead. His eye is beyond saving. Young man, your intentions may be good, but don''t speak irresponsibly and doubt my medical skills!" "Yes, young man, what are you saying? Doctor Wang is our hospital''s best ophthalmologist. If he says it can''t be healed, then it definitely can''t be healed. How can you deny Doctor Wang?" a nurse said sycophantically, criticizing Lin Tian. Even some patients discussed Lin Tian among themselves, their eyes filled with scorn. Lin Tian did not argue back. He believed that the facts would prove everything! He took out a healing potion from the ''Taotie System'' and offered it to Wang Ying, saying, "I incidentally obtained this potion. Drink it, and it will heal your left eye. Take back the dignity you lost." Everyone stared at the transparent potion, their eyes widened, but none could see anything unusual about this unlabeled bottle. No one there, including Wang Ying, believed that this potion could heal his eye. "This guy must be crazy. I just don''t believe it. A mere potion can cure his eye?" "Exactly. The best doctors with the most advanced equipment couldn''t cure it, yet an unknown potion supposedly can?" "This guy is showing off too much. Let''s see how he ends this!" ..., .... The people around Lin Tian pointed and spoke critically of him. Lin Tian ignored them, holding the healing potion and said, "Trust me, drink this, and you will regain your dignity!" Wang Ying stared into Lin Tian''s eyes, feeling an unprecedented sense of security. He tremblingly took the healing potion and drained it in one gulp! "Slowly peel off the gauze, and you will see the results you desire!" Lin Tian said. Wang Ying did as instructed. He was excited yet nervous, for this was his last hope. The entire venue fell silent, whether it was Zhang Yue, the doctor, or the crowd, they all stared at Wang Ying''s eyes, as if waiting for a miracle to occur. Layer by layer, the gauze was unwrapped, gradually revealing an eye covered in blood. His eye had recently been injured, parts of the wound were crusted, and blood still flowed in places. Looking at Wang Ying''s eye was particularly harrowing for the onlookers. Having removed the gauze, Wang Feng struggled to pick at the scabs covering his eye. Gradually, his hands trembled as a sliver of light entered his left eye. Wang Ying suddenly sprang up, swung his right fist into the air, and shouted loudly, "I can see, I can see again, I can be a sniper again, hahaha...!" "How... how is this possible?" the doctor said in disbelief. "He he can really see now," Zhang Yue expressed with the same disbelief as the doctor. The others also wore expressions of surprise; they had all hoped for a miracle, but now that it had actually happened, they couldn''t believe it. Lin Tian casually snatched a rifle from a warrior. The warrior tried to protect his weapon but was no match for Lin Tian. Lin Tian tossed the rifle to Wang Ying and told him, "At a 67 angle above, there''s a sparrow flying. With your gun, take back your dignity!" Wang Ying reacted instantly, grabbing the gun, hoisting it, aiming, and chambering in one smooth motion. With a gun in hand, Wang Ying looked extraordinarily dashing, giving off a sense that he was born a legendary marksman. "Bang!" The shot fired, the bird fell, the people were astonished! A gunshot that intimidated everyone silenced those who had just mocked Lin Tian. As the sparrow hit the ground, it metaphorically slapped each of their faces, especially Zhang Yue, who witnessed the return of the once fallen prodigy, Wang Ying, reassuming his place at the peak, becoming even more dazzling. He hung his head low, staring at Wang Ying, overwhelmed with a sense of humiliation, as if he was back on the day of the competitive assessment. The once-bold Zhang Yue who had dared to challenge Wang Ying was now too intimidated to do so. Wang Ying, staring at the barrel of the rifle, kissed it, his eyes bright and spirited. Now, he was the brightest star in the sky, too disdainful to humiliate Zhang Yue, for in his heart, Zhang Yue didn''t even deserve to be humiliated. Wang Ying tossed the rifle back to the soldier and said to Zhang Yue, "Take your gun and your men and scram!" The word "scram," sent a shock through Zhang Yue''s heart. He dared not retort or even meet Wang Ying''s eyes. Surrounded by the crowd''s scorn, he fled disgracefully. Then, the doctors, nurses, and the once lively crowd quickly dispersed. Once the crowd had dispersed, Wang Ying was no longer the cold-hearted marksman but a sixteen-year-old filled with gratitude. He ran to Lin Tian''s side and, disregarding Lin Tian''s injuries, hugged him tightly. "Lin Tian bro, thank you for the potion, thank you for curing my left eye. You are my savior, my rebirth parents. I love you for life." After speaking, Wang Ying hugged Lin Tian''s head and fiercely kissed Lin Tian on the forehead. Ah crap, Lin Tian wanted to curse; Wang Ying''s way of showing gratitude was too peculiar. Instead of inviting him for dinner, drinks, or even a spa, he had to kiss him. Could it be that Wang Ying, raised in the military, was similar to those men in prison, a gay? And the way Wang Ying kissed him seemed so dominant; if he was the dominant one, then Lin Tian was the submissive one. Imagining Wang Ying on top of him, Lin Tian broke into a cold sweat from fear. He forcefully pushed Wang Ying away, covering his chest with his hands, his face full of alert. This incident confused Wang Ying, and Lin Tian looked at him as if he were an enemy. Wang Ying tentatively asked, "Bro Lin Tian, what''s wrong? Did I do something wrong?" Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 448 - 420 The Unruly Dragon Emperor Watching Wang Ying with his innocent expression, Lin Tian realized he had overthought the situation. He couldn''t share his previous misinterpretation with Wang Ying candidly, so he quickly relaxed his body and lied. "Uh... it''s nothing, I haven''t fully recovered yet. The way you hugged me just now made my whole body hurt. I pushed you away subconsciously. Havent you hugged me enough? If not, keep hugging, but be gentle, okay?" Having said that, Lin Tian extended his arms, forming a half-circle, gesturing for a hug. Two grown men hugging each other back and forthoutsiders would find it really funny. Now it was Wang Ying''s turn to feel embarrassed. "Brother Lin Tian, are you okay? I got too excited just now, I forgot you''re still injured. Did I hurt you?" I wasn''t hurt; if I hadn''t taken the healing potion in advance, which has already greatly healed me, your strength just now would have been enough to kill me. "I''m fine, I''m fine, not hurting at all," Lin Tian said insincerely. Then Wang Ying soberly said, "Brother Lin Tian, thank you. You saved my eyes, which is the same as saving my life. I, Wang Ying, have nothing to offer in return right now. If there''s ever anything you need from me in the future, just say the word and I''ll do it, even if it means risking my life." "Stop, you''re exaggerating. It''s so good to be alivedon''t talk about dying," Lin Tian said nonchalantly. Through brief interactions, Lin Tian had already found that Wang Ying was a man of great loyalty, and having grown up in the military since childhood, to become a sharpshooter at sixteen, his intellect and abilities were extraordinary. If he could get Wang Ying under his wing, his own safety would be greatly assured in the future. With the intention to win Wang Ying over, in the following days Lin Tian often interacted with him, and after three days, they had become close friends with no secrets between them. Thanks to the miraculous effects of the healing potions, both of them were completely healed after three days. Now that they were well, staying in the hospital was just a waste of time. Lin Tian made a great effort to find the Dragon Emperor and said, "Commander, Id like to leave here and return to Wu''an City. There are some issues there I need to deal with." He Qianqian was still in a coma. Although Lin Tian had arranged for the best medical care to look after her, he was not at ease without seeing her with his own eyes. Moreover, it had been a long time since he had seen Bu Mengting. "No!" The Dragon Emperor refused without a second thought. "You''re now a part of Nidhogg, and Nidhogg has its rules. No matter how important your matters are, you must obey Nidhogg''s rules." Seeing the Dragon Emperor''s bureaucratic demeanor irritated Lin Tian. Others might fear him, but Lin Tian didn''t, because he had the old commander as his backing with the old commander on his side, he feared no one. Lin Tian turned his head, pulled up a chair, and sat down opposite the Dragon Emperor with a swing. The Dragon Emperor was taken aback. In Nidhogg, except for the old commander, Lin Tian was the only one who dared to sit alongside him. Lin Tian said, "When I say I want to go back to Wu''an City, I''m just informing you, not asking for your permission. I had a clear agreement with the old commanderthree chapters of law, and the first was that my freedom cannot be restricted. The old commander agreed to it. Do you dare to defy the old commander? The mission hasn''t started yet, and it makes no difference whether I stay here or not. Why can''t you let me go back?" With just a few words, he infuriated the Dragon Emperor so much that if it was anyone else, the Dragon Emperor would have beaten him and thrown him into the dungeon by now. However, Lin Tian was favored by the old commander, and even if the Dragon Emperor had the boldness of a leopard, he dared not touch the old commanders people. Suppressing his anger, he said, "I can''t stop you from leaving, but, I need to report this to the old commander first." After finishing his words, the Dragon Emperor stood up immediately and glared fiercely at Lin Tianyi, intending to leave right away. For some reason, the Dragon Emperor felt a bit scared to face Lin Tian, because Lin Tian had not shown him any respect at all. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You, come back," Lin Tian commanded. The Dragon Emperor turned around and clenched his fists tightly, almost losing control and wanting to hit Lin Tian. He was the founder of Nidhogg, and there were very few people in Huaxia who dared to speak to him with such a commanding tone. Lin Tian, a young upstart, actually dared to address him like thishe really was asking for a beating. Lin Tian sneaked a glance at the Dragon Emperor and seeing his expression, he secretly cursed himself, thinking he might have gone a bit too far with his act. He quickly pulled out the old commander''s authority as a shield and said, "That, when you see the old commander, send him my regards." Upon hearing the words "the old commander," Lin Tian clearly saw the Dragon Emperor''s fists loosen. Only then did Lin Tian relax, and continued, "And while you''re at it, mention to the old commander that there''s a sixteen-year-old sniper named Wang Ying. I get along well with him. Ask him to come with me, to be my follower and provide me some protection." Hearing this, the Dragon Emperor gripped his fist again, thinking to himself: Who the hell do you think you are, acting like you''re the big deal? Needing a follower when you go out, as if you think you''re The Emperor. "That''s not possible. I''ve heard of that Wang Ying. He''s a Sharpshooter, an elite sniper, and highly valued by the field troops. He''s the darling of the field troops'' leaders, and you won''t be able to poach him," the Dragon Emperor said. "I''m just an ordinary member of Nidhogg, of course I can''t poach him. But the old commander is different from me. He can definitely get Wang Ying for me," Lin Tian asserted. The more Lin Tian spoke, the more the Dragon Emperor felt like beating him up. He really thought he was something, even daring to boss the old commander around. The Dragon Emperor said, "The old commander is very principled in his actions, and he hasn''t interfered in the field troops'' affairs for many years. Thinking that he would poach someone for you is wishful thinking!" For every word Lin Tian uttered, the Dragon Emperor had a denial. Lin Tian felt that talking to the Dragon Emperor was simply a waste of his time. It was easier talking to the old commander, who understood him, unlike the Dragon Emperor who always stuck to the rules, not understanding him at all. Impatiently waving his hand, Lin Tian said, "Dragon Emperor, just go and report to the old commander. How do you know he won''t agree to my request? The old commander is not you. If it were up to you, I wouldn''t join Nidhogg even if it killed me." The Dragon Emperor felt insulted. Nidhogg, an organization countless people admire and desperately want to join, seemed so trivial in Lin Tian''s mouth. He really wanted to give Lin Tian a good thrashing, but remembering the old commander, the Dragon Emperor clenched his teeth and endured. "Fine, I''ll report to the old commander. But don''t you get smug. If the old commander takes your side, then you can take my surname," the Dragon Emperor said, before storming off angrily. Left alone, Lin Tian was brimming with confidence. He was also very curious: surely, "Dragon Emperor" wasn''t his real name. So what was the Dragon Emperor''s actual surname? Ah well, it didn''t matter what his surname was. After a while, he would be surnamed Lin. An hour later, the Dragon Emperor walked into the room with a defeated look, as if he''d been through a lot. "The old commander has spoken. You may leave, but when you''re needed, you must be at their beck and call. Additionally... that Wang Ying, you can take him with you," the Dragon Emperor said. Lin Tian was not at all surprised by the outcome. The old commander had already agreed to his three demands, and bringing Wang Ying along was such a minor issue in comparison. It was clear to anyone with eyes that the old commander would help Lin Tian, everyone except the Dragon Emperor, who was cluelessly ignorant of everything except the rulesit was as if he didn''t possess an ounce of insight! Chapter 449 - 421: Envy, Jealousy and Hatred Looking at the Dragon Emperor''s **** expression, Lin Tian just wanted to laugh, recalling the words the Dragon Emperor had said before he left. Lin Tian asked, "Dragon Emperor, by the way, what''s your last name? What''s your name?" "Get lost!" The Dragon Emperor roared deeply in anger. "Dragon Emperor, that''s where you''re wrong," Lin Tian chided. "You, the mighty Dragon Emperor, a top figure, once you''ve said something, it should be like water poured outirreversible. Reneging on your words? If outsiders knew, it wouldn''t just lose you face; it would be Nidhogg''s reputation at stake." The Dragon Emperor was livid. He had spoken in jest; surely, Lin Tian couldn''t actually make him change his family name. "Get lost!" This time, the Dragon Emperor''s roar was a bellow, imbued with a majestic Ability Source that thundered like lightning, causing Lin Tian''s ears to hurt. Lin Tian quickly covered his ears, stunned, seeing stars before his eyes. "Shameless, crude, barbaric, bullying the small!" Lin Tian left behind his evaluation of the Dragon Emperor and swiftly ran away. After he left, the Dragon Emperor kicked the chair Lin Tian had just been sitting on into pieces and guzzled more than half a litre of tea. He needed some quiet. After Lin Tian stepped outside, he immediately found Wang Ying, who was in conversation with an officer. Lin Tian waited on the side; five minutes later, the officer left. Lin Tian walked over and asked, "Wang Ying, what did he want with you?" Wang Ying said with a puzzled look, "He came to hand over some matters to me, saying from now on I should follow you, and that you are my superior officer." "Superior officer!" Wang Ying gave a standard military salute. Now Lin Tian really wanted to give his old superior a thousand and two hundred thumbs up. The old superior''s efficiency was just too greatunder five minutes, and he had poached Wang Ying. Thumbs up! Lin Tian said happily, "Alright, put your hand down. From now on, let''s skip the formalities between us. Don''t call me superior officer either; that just makes me feel old. Just call me Brother Tian, okay? Let''s address each other as brothers!" "Hehe, okay, Brother Tian!" Wang Ying lowered his hand and asked excitedly, "Brother Tian, the superiors tell me to follow you, but what for? I see you''re not just anyone. Are we about to undertake some special mission?" "Yeah, very special," said Lin Tian with a serious face. "How special? Do I need to prepare anything?" Wang Ying asked tentatively, looking serious. Seeing Wang Ying''s expression, Lin Tian felt like laughing. He said, "Feast on great meals, drink fine wine, indulge in some self-carehow about that? Special enough for you?" Wang Ying''s face was covered with black lines as he thought to himself, Mommy, what kind of mission is this? But he liked it; he had never tasted red wine or experienced self-care before. However, he had a serious problem: he had no money. Both red wine and self-care required cash! Just thinking of the word money made him frown. Lin Tian saw his predicament and added, "Don''t worry, I''ll cover the costs!" When Wang Ying heard that, his eyes lit up instantly. Lin Tian thought to himself, this boy might be young but he''s quite the rake. A good cultivation and he might become even more of a playboy than me in the future. Ptui, ptui, ptui, who''s a playboy? I''ve only got two wives, for heaven''s sake. The rest chased after me. I''m not a playboy; I''m just irresistibly handsome, incredibly cool, beyond comparison! Lin Tian led Wang Ying out of the hospital and went to look for Jiang Hui. With Lin Tian healing his arm, Jiang Hui once again eagerly anticipated skirmishing on the battlefield of men. He shook off any hint of dejection, staying in a hotel arranged by Wang Yuan, and he couldn''t stay still, so he tied a sandbag and practiced punching. Upon seeing Lin Tian, he didn''t care about who was older or younger and greeted him with a "brother," saying, "Brother Tian, come on in and have a seat. I''ve been afraid you''d come looking for me the past few days and didn''t dare to step out. Staying in this room is killing me." "Good, obedient. This is Wang Ying. From now on, you two are brothers following me. Pack up your things, we are making a trip to Wu''an City!" Lin Tian ordered. "I don''t have much to pack; I''m ready to leave right now," said Jiang Hui, eager to leave the place at once. Lin Tian was taken aback, then chuckled, "Alright, we''ll go right away. Once we reach Wu''an City, I''ll set you all up with a new home!" "Brother Tian, I need to go back first, to grab my gun!" Wang Ying interjected. Lin Tian slapped his forehead, having forgotten this bit. Wang Ying was a sniper; without his gun, he was just a top soldier in the army. He definitely couldn''t beat Jiang Hui one-on-one. With a gun, however, he would be in a better position to assist Lin Tian. Wang Ying must be armed, but there was no need to retrieve it from the military; that would be too much trouble, and besides, Lin Tian wasn''t impressed with the army''s rifles. He had the ''Taotie System,'' and the guns in the ''Taotie System'' were thousands, if not millions, of times better than any current firearm. Lin Tian said, "You don''t need to return to the military unit anymore. In a while, I will give you a gun that is better than the best gun out there right now." Wang Ying agreed to Lin Tian with a mix of belief and skepticism, but he wondered where Lin Tian would find a gun given that he was empty-handed. Could it be that he possessed some sort of magical transformation ability? The two were taken to the car by Lin Tian, who excused himself to use the restroom. Finding a secluded spot, he spoke to the ''Taotie System'', "Give me a sniper rifle, one with the longest range and highest precision." Sniper rifles were third-level items or below and didn''t require Supernatural Points. Instantly, an all-black sniper rifle that weighed ten pounds and was one and a half meters long appeared before Lin Tian. The Taotie System explained, "This gun is called the KL89. It''s the most advanced sniper rifle from our era. With an effective range of ten thousand meters, it can automatically calculate humidity, wind speed, temperature, distance, and such, providing the sniper with the most accurate data. Moreover, its bullets use the most advanced laser synthesis technology and have extremely strong penetration power. It can easily penetrate a tank..." Lin Tian knew that anything taken from the ''Taotie System'' was bound to be extraordinary, but even he was amazed by the gun''s capabilities. A range of a whopping ten thousand meters, automatic data calculations, bullets that could penetrate a tankwhat kind of marvel was that? It was practically a divine artifact! Extremely satisfied with the gun, Lin Tian casually asked the ''Taotie System'' for a gun case as well. Such an item needed to be covered up; otherwise, it would be too eye-catching. Lin Tian presented the gun to Wang Ying, saying, "Here, take a look at this gun, how about it?" Wang Ying took the gun and upon opening the gun case exclaimed, "Wow, this is a godly rifle! What''s this? I''ve never seen anything like it." Wang Ying pointed at a small instrument and asked. Lin Tian shook his head; he didn''t know either. Then, Wang Ying disassembled and reassembled the sniper rifle, examining every single part of it before finally asking in bewilderment, "Bro Tian, are you sure this gun was made by earthlings?" Lin Tian''s face dropped, thinking to himself that it was made by earthlings, albeit three thousand years in the future. With the ''Taotie System'' being such a bug, he couldn''t tell anyone about it. He lied, "Oh, a friend of mine gave it to me. My friend is an earthling, so this gun was probably made by earthlings too!" "Bro Tian, is it possible for you to find your friend and let him hand over the patent for this rifle to the nation? The country would surely mass-produce these sniper rifles. Then, if those Americans or banana-eating monkeys dare to fight us for territory again, just give each person one of these rifles and we''ll snipe them to death!" Wang Ying said, his face alive with excitement. The idea was good, but Lin Tian had no intention of doing so. If he handed over the ''Taotie System'' to the nation, those scientists in their white coats would dismantle it for sure, and even he would be sliced up and studied as a specimen. He wasn''t foolish; he would rather die than give the ''Taotie System'' to the state. He lied again, "My friend is dead." As he said this, Lin Tian managed to squeeze out a tear with some forced blinking. The naive Wang Ying actually believed Lin Tian''s words and even apologetically said, "I''m sorry!" The three set out and returned to Wu''an City. Lin Tian wanted to find Bu Mengting first and then see He Qianqian. With Wang Ying and Jiang Hui accompanying him, it would be inconvenient, so he arranged for them to stay in a five-star hotel and gave each of them ten million, telling them to spend as they wished and ask for more if it wasn''t enough. After all, with over ten billion in wealth, twenty million was a trifle. When Lin Tian found Bu Mengting, she was in class. Originally, he wanted to join her for the lesson, but upon glancing at the teacher in the front, Lin Tian was reminded of He Qianqian and felt somewhat melancholic. He didn''t enter but waited outside for Bu Mengting. When the bell rang signifying the end of class, Bu Mengting walked out boredly. Lin Tian deliberately hid himself and whispered teasingly from the side, "Little wife, little wife!" Bu Mengting heard the faint voice, excitedly looked back, and searched all around, only to shake her head disappointedly and pout, "It seems I''m thinking too much about him; it''s causing hallucinations. Dead Lin Tian, stinky Lin Tian, bad Lin Tian, you left for so many days without returning. Just wait and see how I''ll deal with you." At that moment, Lin Tian sneaked up behind her and whispered again, "Little wife, I''m right here!" This time, Bu Mengting heard it loud and clear. Overjoyed, she turned around, and just as she was about to speak, Lin Tian''s lips unexpectedly moved forward and kissed her. "No, stop, bad guy, let go of me, there are so many people watching!" Bu Mengting lightly punched Lin Tian''s chest with her little fists which felt more like caresses. That sensation was just incredibly exhilarating! She verbalized refusal, but her little pink tongue had already reached out, betraying her ambivalence. When a woman says no, it often means she wants it. This is an unchanging rule throughout the ages, a profound truth summed up by many a charming man. Lin Tian was not about to let go. He wrapped his arms around her waist and deliberately pressed her breasts against his chest, deepening their passionate kiss. "Why worry about onlookers? You are my little wife, for this lifetime. You''re so beautiful, and I bet you have no shortage of suitors. Today is a perfect day, right here, to declare my sovereignty over you." "Bad, bad, bad!" Bu Mengting said giggly and then immersed herself in the exquisite feeling. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Spectators soon surrounded them, their eyes spelling out five big words. Envy! Admiration! Jealousy! Resentment! Hatred! Chapter 450 - 422: A Confident Rival in Love "Jealous, envious, hating me to death, huh, hehe!" Lin Tianyi kissed Bu Mengting while glancing around at the people surrounding them, relishing the feeling of being envied. "Ahem ahem ahem..., fellow students, this is a campus, please be mindful of the surroundings," a man in his thirties, a teacher, came over and reprimanded with a look of disdain. Lin Tian, unfazed and as if he hadn''t heard, thought to himself, I''m kissing my own wife, what does it have to do with you? But Bu Mengting was more reserved; she felt embarrassed, pulled away from Lin Tian, and moved behind him. The male teacher''s gaze lingered on Bu Mengting for several seconds, his face also showing jealousy as he glared fiercely at Lin Tian and muttered as he walked away, "What''s with the youth today, performing a live broadcast in front of their classmates, how is this any different from Island Country adult films..." The surrounding students caught the words "Island Country adult films" and stared at the teacher with wide eyes, as if to ask, "Sir, at your age, you aren''t still relying on Island Country adult films for physical needs, are you?" The teacher, as if realizing his slip, skulked away. Lin Tian watched the teacher''s retreating figure, observed his stooped posture, thinning hair, weak legs, and a layer of cold sweat on his neckclear signs of overindulgence. He despised such people who, unable to eat grapes themselves, would not let others eat them either, always adopting a teacher''s demeanor to lecture others. Yet, on second thought, Lin Tian even felt a bit sorry for him; over thirty and still relying on Island Country adult films and his right hand for relief, truly pitiable. He turned back, grabbed Bu Mengting''s hand, and noticed her face was flushed red, overwhelmed with embarrassment yet looking even cuter. Her cheeks were like juicy, ripe apples, invitingly vivid. Lin Tian couldn''t help himself and bit her cheek. That''s right, bit, not kissed. "Ouch, Lin Tian, you bad boy." Bu Mengting pushed Lin Tian away and ran off, blushing and acting like a little girl who had been wronged. Lin Tian ran downstairs and caught up with Bu Mengting, grabbing her hand, "Little wife, little wife, I was wrong, I won''t bite you again." Bu Mengting looked aggrieved, covering the faint teeth mark on her cheek, saying "You hurt me." "A kiss will make it better." Lin Tian pressed his lips against the mark he had just made. "You''re so naughty!" Bu Mengting did not pull away but instead playfully stuck out her tongue, kissed Lin Tian, and said coquettishly, "Honey, I''m facing a little problem; can you help me out!" Seeing Bu Mengting act coquettishly, Lin Tian felt his mischievous side stir uncontrollably, wishing he could take her right there. He asked, "What help do you need, and what''s in it for me afterward?" "The reward after will be big; tonight, you can do whatever you like," Bu Mengting said shyly. Lin Tian found it even harder to control himself, he patted Bu Mengting''s bottom and asked leeringly, "Really?" "Really." "What help do you need? Say it. For our blissful night ahead, whatever you ask, I''ll make it happen, even if it''s the stars from the sky, I''ll pluck them for you." "You''re the best to me," Bu Mengting kissed Lin Tian again, and then like a little girl who had done something wrong, she hesitantly said, "While you were away these past few days, a new boy transferred into our department. His name is Qin Hao, and his family is quite wealthy. He has already proposed to me several times." "What?" Lin Tian exclaimed, only a few days away, and someone dared to court Bu Mengting, compete with him for his wife. "Didn''t you tell him you already have a boyfriend?" "I told him I already have you, but he said he''s better than you and asked me to leave you," she paused, "He also said that he will prove himself, wants to meet you, and prove that he''s better than you." In this world, there actually exists such a shameless person; an uncle could endure, but an aunt couldn''t. "Take me to him, I''ll teach him a lesson," Lin Tian said, clenching his fists. "No, I know you''re good in combat, but being tough doesn''t mean you''re great. Don''t get physical with him; you need to conquer him with your personal charm." "..." Lin Tian. Conquer him with personal charm, that seems a bit difficult. Then Bu Mengting made a call to him, telling him Lin Tian was coming. Qin Hao provided an address, and the two hurried there. This was a high-end Western restaurant, and frankly, Lin Tian had never really been to such a place before. His understanding of the etiquette and rules here was virtually non-existent. Bu Mengting was even less familiar than Lin Tian. Her mouth formed an ''O'', looking here and there, just like a curious baby. Lin Tian thought, being in such a place and knowing nothing, that guy named Qin Hao must have predicted his ignorance of Western dining etiquette on purpose by arranging to meet here. If Qin Hao really made a scene, it would be truly embarrassing, especially since his little wife had said, "No fighting, conquer him with personal charm." After thinking it over, Lin Tian secretly spoke to the "Taotie System," "Tell me about all the etiquette of Western restaurants, remember, all of it." Immediately, a flood of memories entered Lin Tian''s mind. He sorted through them in just a few seconds, mastering all there was to know about the etiquette of Western dining. Lin Tian chuckled gleefully, his smile bright and sunny. "This restaurant is so elegant, and the staff uniforms are so stylish!" Bu Mengting exclaimed, clutching her little fists, enviously. "Do you like it?" asked Lin Tian. "I like it, I''ve never been to such a fancy place to eat before!" After hearing this, Lin Tian felt a pang of guilt. Bu Mengting was his wife, and they had been childhood sweethearts. Now, Lin Tian possessed billions; money seemed to be just a number to him, but he hadn''t brought Bu Mengting to enjoy the life of the rich in such luxurious places. "If you give me a kiss, maybe I could buy this place and you could be the boss," Lin Tian said. Bu Mengting rolled her eyes at Lin Tian and, touching his forehead with her small hand, said smilingly, "Are you delirious or feverish, speaking nonsense? How could you afford such a place? I don''t desire that rich and luxurious life; I just want you to spend more time with me, just love me forever." Clearly, Bu Mengting was unaware of Lin Tian''s current net worth. Lin Tian affectionately kissed Bu Mengting''s forehead. With such a wife, what more could a husband ask for? Afterward, the two of them took a seat, ordered a drink, and quietly waited for Qin Hao. What Lin Tian didn''t know was that at that very moment, inside the restaurant''s surveillance room, Qin Hao was closely observing Lin Tian through the screen, wishing he could turn Lin Tian transparent to see him inside and out. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Five minutes later, he concluded. Lin Tian: Dressed in cheap, street-market clothes, behaving sloppily, nothing noteworthy about his appearance, except for his muscles, lacking any merits. A sense of unfounded confidence mysteriously rose in Qin Hao''s heart. He made a phone call, "You all come in. If I successfully win over Tingting today, I''m treating you all to a party tonight. You pick the place." Chapter 451 - 423 Nobles and Country Bumpkins Lin Tian and Bu Mengting were waiting for Qin Hao, but instead of Qin Hao arriving, a group of young people turned up dressed in flashy, multicolored clothes, their chests exposed and with variously dyed hair. Lin Tian noticed that these young people''s eyes seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally targeting him, and as if they had colluded, they all sat down right next to Lin Tian''s table en masse. Lin Tian learned from the memories provided by the Taotie System that no matter how expensive casual clothes are, they should not be worn to a high-end Western restaurant. It is common sense for Westerners that appropriate attire is necessary: men should wear neat clothes and women should wear evening dresses or suits, along with a pair of heeled shoes. Women should wear heavier makeup because the lighting in restaurants is dim, but the makeup must be proper, and men must wear a tie. These are the authentic rules of etiquette, but Chinese who open Western restaurants do not pay much attention to this since they are ultimately in it to make money; they can''t just kick out customers for not dressing up, right? Honestly, Lin Tian''s attire was not up to the mark either, but at least it was modest and not off-putting. The group of men and women that just entered, on the other hand, looked like they had come straight out of a bar, far too presumptuous. It was no surprise that as soon as they came in, some of the diners showed extreme disgust, and one wealthy businessman even left after tossing aside his fine red wine. Having money means doing whatever you want! Bu Mengting also sensed something was off and quietly asked Lin Tian, "What''s going on here?" Lin Tian shook his head, thinking to himself, they must have something to do with that guy Qin Hao. After a while, Qin Hao confidently strutted out in a suit and tie and shiny leather shoes. He really was willing to spend money to show off, wearing a Youngor suit and Fendi shoes, this outfit costing at least six hundred thousand. And he even sported a parted hairstyle, which to Lin Tian looked utterly ridiculous. Other people might go for a parting ratio of 4:6 or 3:7, but Qin Hao, this guy had a ridiculous 2:8 part, his hair nearly flung behind his ear. Lin Tian stealthily shared his views on Qin Hao with Bu Mengting, saying, "Idiot, dork, upstart, show-off, no competition at all for me, not even worthy to carry your shoes." Bu Mengting also felt that Qin Hao was a bit over the top and nodded in agreement. As Qin Hao approached, the group of youngsters who had just arrived suddenly displayed expressions of "amazement" and shouted loudly. "Qin Hao, so cool!" "Qin Hao, so handsome, we love you!" "Wow, Qin Hao, you are the man of my dreams!" "Man of dreams!" ... ... Ah, jeez, Lin Tian suddenly felt like his worldview was collapsing. If that was considered handsome, then he must be so handsome that he''d never have friends in this lifetime. He immediately understood that these people must have been hired by Qin Hao to make a scene and show off in front of Bu Mengting. This was also a tactic to woo girls, just a bit too extravagant and better suited for those who are vain and gold digging. Bu Mengting was nothing like that at all. When courting a girl, it''s crucial to understand her likes and dislikes before making a move. Qin Hao was clearly doing the opposite. If he keeps this up, he''s bound for a lonely old age! These people''s exaggerated acting skills must have been rented from Hengdian Studio for forty bucks a day. They were earning their keep while eating, making a profit from this charade. Amidst the cheers from the crowd, Qin Hao made his showy entrance, feeling grand about himself, but in Bu Mengting''s eyes, he was no better than trash. When Qin Hao came up to Bu Mengting, he asked with feigned innocence, "I presume this gentleman must be Mr. Lin!" "Yes, it''s me, your love rival," Lin Tian replied directly, not mincing words. Qin Hao had already planned his move. He accused, "Mr. Lin, from your tone and attire, it''s quite evident that you don''t respect me. Don''t you realize this is a high-end Western restaurant where you should be dressed more formally?" Lin Tian had guessed right; Qin Hao was indeed trying to make things difficult for him in this area, though the tactic seemed quite childish. On first assessment, Qin Hao''s IQ didn''t surpass that of a twelve-year-old. Even more absurd was that the people around them started to scorn Lin Tian unanimously, speaking righteously, without realizing that their own attire was even worse than Lin Tian''s. Lin Tian smiled and regarded Qin Hao with a look reserved for fools, "Mr. Qin, I''m not dressed properly, and neither is Mengting. You can''t blame me for that. We''re just students and have never been to such a fancy Western restaurant. You invited us here; didn''t you consider that? Should we really have to buy new clothes just to have a meal? We''re ordinary students, without money!" "Exactly, exactly," Bu Mengting echoed with disdain from the side. Qin Hao picked up an important piece of information from Lin Tian''s words: he is a poor student without money. Mysteriously, Qin Hao began to feel proud of himself and managed to utter a "consideration oversight," then shamelessly sat down next to Bu Mengting. Round one, Lin Tian won. Qin Hao''s expression turned sour, but no matter, he still had a second move. Qin Hao said to Bu Mengting, "The chef of this restaurant is French, so this restaurant also follows French etiquette, which is globally recognized as the most artistic. Let me show you." After speaking, Qin Hao leaned towards Bu Mengting with bad intentions, took a smug look at Lin Tian, and felt very pleased with himself. Bare-faced showing off! Taking the opportunity to take advantage of Bu Mengting! And putting down Lin Tianyi in passing! Killing three birds with one stone! Too bad, Lin Tian is no fool! He had already learned about the dining etiquette of all countries through the "Taotie System" bug. Lin Tian grabbed Mengting''s hand first and said, "Come on, let me teach you." "You''re a student who has never been to a Western restaurant, do you know the etiquette?" Qin Hao said with contempt. Lin Tian quickly arranged the utensils, and glanced at Qin Hao''s setting, then spoke, "I haven''t been to such a high-end Western restaurant, that''s true, but that doesn''t mean I don''t know the etiquette. Excuse me for being blunt, but the ignorant one here is you." "Me? Are you joking? I was born in Europe, and just so you know, this restaurant is owned by my dad. I''ve eaten more Western food than you''ve eaten rice. How would I not understand Western dining etiquette?" Qin Hao scoffed. So that''s how it was, Lin Tian gleaned an important piece of information C this restaurant was owned by his family. Lin Tian retorted, "The French are, reputedly, the most gentlemanly in the world, yet I see no elegance in you, only the vulgarities of a nouveau riche." "French etiquette dictates that one must sit up straight at the table, much like how Huaxia says to sit like a bell, stand like a pine, walk like the breeze. Your posture, however, is slack and weak, all form and no substance, a mere show to appease the rituals without a trace of cultivation. That''s rudeness, and disrespectful toward others." "You!" Just as Qin Hao wanted to argue, he found no flaws in Lin Tian''s demeanor and couldn''t retort. Lin Tian continued, "Of course, I wouldn''t completely blame you. From a medical perspective, this is due to your excessive indulgence, which has led to kidney deficiency, making you lack energy and strength in your back. Buddy, you need to exercise restraint!" "You... you''re talking nonsense." Qin Hao''s face changed drastically, and he shouted loudly as a cold sweat broke out. Looking at Lin Tian, he thought, damn, how does he know I''m weak? " The young people Qin Hao had brought over saw his abnormal complexion, let out a collective gasp of disbelief, and looked at him with contempt. Qin Hao felt like crawling into a hole, ashamed to the core at this scandal about his potency. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "According to French etiquette, one must be humble and speak softly during a meal, yet you just spoke loudly, which is incorrect." Qin Hao''s face darkened instantly. He gritted his teeth and didn''t dare speak a word, fearing Lin Tian would point out more faults. Lin Tian continued to pick at him, "Your cutlery is also placed incorrectly. You can''t even grasp the most basic things; it''s quite sad. Knives and forks should be taken from the outside toward the inside, and the knife''s blade should never be pointing at the plate. This is a basic rule of etiquette, how do you not know that? Don''t go around saying your family owns a Western restaurant, it''s embarrassing." Qin Hao felt faint. His confidence had split wide open. He had wanted to use his proficiency in restaurant etiquette to humiliate Lin Tian, but now he realized they weren''t even on the same level. Before he knew it, Lin Tian had pointed out so many faults. He was puzzled. His good intelligence had indicated that Lin Tian had never been to a high-end Western restaurant. So how did he know all this etiquette? It seemed the information was wrong! Grinding his teeth, he put down his utensils and took a sip of red wine, thinking, I''ll drink to my heart''s content; let''s see what you can critique this time. But Lin Tian did not pick at anything this time and followed Qin Hao''s lead, holding the base of the wine glass, gently swirling it, placing his lips at the rim of the glass, sniffing the direction of the wine first before taking a delicate sip, then downing it! His movements were fluid, every gesture appropriate, as if he were of French royal descent. The attention to detail was impeccable, immersing onlookers in what seemed like a dream. From Lin Tian, they sensed an unparalleled nobility as he displayed the art and grace of drinking red wine vividly with his mannerisms. Mengting was stunned, her eyes filled with admiration; she didn''t even know Lin Tian could be so handsome. "So handsome!" One of the girls among the group couldn''t help but exclaim, completely captivated by Lin Tian''s charm, her heartbeat quickening, her eyes dreamy. "Handsome guy, do you have a girlfriend? If not, I''ll be yours. If yes, how about considering one more?" A more outgoing girl couldn''t control herself and made a bold proposition. Even Lin Tian didn''t expect to have such charm to have someone openly declare their love for him. He looked at the girl; she was not bad, but she was far from matching his girls. Before Lin Tian could decline, Bu Mengting stepped forward, puffed out her chest, and trembled as she said, "He has a girlfriend, and it''s me." After speaking, she willingly kissed Lin Tian, staking her claim. In this moment, Qin Hao felt like crying. He felt like a country bumpkin compared to Lin Tian. What he couldn''t stand most was that the people he had paid to boost his ego were now rallying behind Lin Tian, leaving him unable to bear it any longerhe was infuriated! Chapter 452 - 424 Calling the Lady Boss He couldn''t stand it anymore, he was furious! He couldn''t pretend in front of Bu Mengting anymore because he couldn''t keep it up any longer. He roughly pulled down his collar and shouted loudly at the hired youths, "Scram, all of you, just scram!" These youths clearly belonged to the lowest social strata, they had no temper at all. When Qin Hao got angry, their faces spelled reluctance in all caps, but still, they quickly scurried away. Qin Hao, pointing at Lin Tian''s nose, said with contempt, "Not to brag, but someone like you, I could take on ten of you. Do you dare to face me alone?" If it were the Lin Tian from two hours ago, Qin Hao would already be crying for his parents, but he remembered his young wife''s words, to conquer him with charisma! Seeing Lin Tian not speaking for a long time, Qin Hao started showing off again, "I''ve been in Taekwondo since I was four. If you''re too scared, I''ll let you make ten moves first." Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian shook his head and said, "No thanks, let''s drop it. I''m not a fan of getting physical; I prefer to win people over with morality!" Qin Hao looked at Bu Mengting triumphantly and sneered, "Really? You''re just scared, aren''t you? Just admit you''re scared instead of talking about winning people over with morality. I''m embarrassed for you!" No sooner had he spoken than Lin Tian grabbed a dinner knife and threw it, skimming past Qin Hao''s ear and shooting out. Qin Hao was secretly startled, his pupils dilated rapidly, thinking, that knife was damn fast! "You did that on purpose, do you believe I''ll get the police to arrest you?" Qin Hao cried out. "What are you talking about?" Lin Tian said, "Don''t call the police, call the sanitary bureau. I just killed a fly; your restaurant''s hygiene is questionable. There was a fly." Qin Hao was stunned, looking at Lin Tian in disbelief. Lin Tian exclaimed, "Why are you staring at me? I don''t have a fly on my face." Taken aback, Qin Hao, out of curiosity, walked over to the knife, looked at it, and was shocked. "Wow, honey, you''re amazing, such precise knife skills," Bu Mengting kissed Lin Tian again, absolutely adoring him. "Keep it low-key, be modest, no showing off!" Lin Tian said with feigned modesty. Lin Tian, looking at the greatly astonished Qin Hao, said, "Playing with knives is my weak point, my fists are my strong suit." Having said that, Lin Tian clenched his fist and smashed it onto a steel-made table. Everyone was startled as a perfectly good steel table was shattered by Lin Tian''s bare fist, showing just how hard Lin Tian''s fists were and what immense strength he must have in his body. Qin Hao was deflated, completely deflated. Competing in courtesy, he had lost. Thinking of competing in combat, they weren''t even on the same level. Thinking over and over, he remembered that Lin Tian had said himself that he was a poor student who had never been to a high-class restaurant. Alas! All he could compete with was money now! This was yet another sorrowful beginning for Qin Hao. "Tingting, look at my outfit, worth a total of six or seven hundred thousand. Now look at him, all his clothes are from the roadside stall, not worth even three hundred bucks. Tingting, you''re so beautiful, do you really want to marry a penniless guy?" Bu Mengting wrapped her arms around Lin Tian''s hand and said, "Hmph, I don''t care about the money. I like a man who loves me, a man who gives me security, a man who can protect me." Then she looked at Lin Tian affectionately, as if to say, Lin Tian was exactly that kind of man. Qin Hao was so riled up, he thought, has Bu Mengting gone mad, willing to be with a penniless man and lead a miserable life? This approach was getting him nowhere, Qin Hao could only target Lin Tian now. He said to Lin Tian, "I think, loving someone doesn''t mean you have to be with them all the time. As long as she''s happy, I''m happy." Listening to Qin Hao boast with the airy words from his novel, Lin Tian felt like throwing up. Qin Hao continued, "You''re just a poor student, Tingting will definitely suffer following you. If you truly love her, please let go. I have money, I can make her happy." "So having money makes you something special!" Bu Mengting pouted, while keeping an eye on Lin Tian''s expression, fearing he might do something outrageous. Lin Tian laughed. He felt that Qin Hao in front of him brought him endless joy, even more entertaining than a sketch from Happy Twist. Lin Tian asked, "How much money do you have?" Seeing an opportunity, Qin Hao proudly said, "This restaurant belongs to my family. It''s located in the city center, the best location. It''s the biggest and most luxurious restaurant in Wu''an City, worth 80 million." "80 million? That much?" Lin Tian laughed. "Exactly, with me, Tingting will never worry about money. She''ll eat delicious food and live luxuriously every day!" Qin Hao boasted. "Lin Tian, what I care about isn''t that," Bu Mengting whispered from the side. Pinching Bu Mengting''s cheek affectionately, Lin Tian gently said, "I know you don''t care about that. When we came in, I heard you saying how much you liked this place. Now, I''ll buy it for you." Lin Tian pulled out his bank card worth ten billion, shouting loudly, "I offer one billion to buy this place, I''ll be the new boss here." Lin Tian shouted, but nobody believed him. The bystanders just gawked at him, thinking the kid must have gone mad! Qin Hao laughed and said, "Keep dreaming. You say you have one billion, I might as well say I have one hundred billion!" The argument caught the attention of Qin Hao''s father, Qin Ming. To be honest, Qin Ming was quite business-savvy, and compared to the foolish Qin Hao, they were worlds apart. "Hao''er, what nonsense are you causing again? Don''t talk back to the customers, apologize to them right now!" Qin Ming scolded. "Dad, you don''t understand, he said he wants to pay one billion to buy our restaurant. Isn''t that absurd?" Qin Hao protested. This restaurant was only worth 80 million. If someone offered a billion, Qin Ming would be thrilled to sell, but looking at Lin Tian, a young man in his twenties, even a filthy rich one wouldn''t be so reckless, right? Qin Ming responded, "If you are genuinely willing to spend one billion on my restaurant, I would indeed be willing to cooperate, but I''m not sure about your money" Lin Tian knew what he implied, fearing that he didn''t have the money. Lin Tian handed over his bank card to Qin Ming, saying, "There''s no password, just swipe one billion." "Still acting tough now, aren''t you afraid of being struck by lightning!" Qin Hao scoffed disdainfully. Even Bu Mengting was flabbergasted, she had been tugging at Lin Tian''s sleeve, trying to stop him. Qin Ming, feeling doubtful, handed the card to a nearby waiter. Five minutes later, Qin Ming received a text message on his phone. The message roughly said, one billion had been deposited! "Big spender, oh big spender, thank you, big spender." Qin Ming was so excited he almost knelt down before Lin Tian. Earning twenty million so easily, he could never make that much running the restaurant all his life! Lin Tian said, "Call me boss." Qin Ming immediately called out "Boss." He wouldn''t just call him boss, he''d call him dad, with a windfall of twenty million! Then, Lin Tian, pointing at Bu Mengting, said to Qin Hao, "Call her Madam Boss!" The person Qin Hao liked had now, in the blink of an eye, become his Madam Boss. Imagine the size of the shadow in Qin Hao''s heart at that moment! Chapter 453 - 425 He Qianqian Makes a Move Qin Hao''s face darkened, and he found it hard to accept the reality. His rival in love had become his boss, and the woman he adored was now his boss''s wife. He seemed stupefied, his eyes fixed on the ground, lost in thought. Qin Ming was panicking on the side. What was wrong with his son today? Normally, when he sees a million, he''d be more excited than when he sees me, but today a rich guy is shoving twenty million at us, and this kid has no reaction at all! Twenty million, that''s a lifetime''s earnings! Worried about offending the rich Lin Tian, Qin Ming kicked Qin Hao and scolded, "Brat, hurry up and call the elegant and beautiful lady beside the tycoon ''boss''s wife,'' do it now!" Lin Tian was amused again. He hadn''t expected that Qin Hao, already in his twenties, was still getting kicked by his dad like a child. Seeing Qin Hao''s current state, Lin Tian felt like they were putting on a comedy skit for him. "Dad, I can''t say it because I like her, and I want her to be my wife," he said. "Slap!" A hefty slap landed on Qin Hao''s face from Qin Ming, startling Bu Mengting. Lin Tian quickly hugged Bu Mengting, kissing and comforting her. Qin Ming yelled, "You dare to have feelings for a tycoon''s woman? Have you eaten the courage of a leopards? Apologize now and call her ''boss''s wife!''" It was clear that Qin Hao was a spineless person, lacking any real personality, bullying the weak and fearing the strong, with no choice but to cave in front of authority. "Boss, I was wrong. Mrs. Boss, hello," Qin Hao admitted his mistake and called her ''boss''s wife,'' allowing Qin Ming to finally breathe easy, his expression one of obsequiousness as he said to Lin Tian, "Tycoon, are you satisfied now?" "Satisfied. From now on, I am the boss here. All the rules remain the same, you still manage the place, and I''ll pay your salary every month. But I have two conditions. First, from now on, I forbid your son to speak a word to your boss''s wife. Second, from now on, your son is not allowed to set foot in this restaurant. He kills my appetite, and I don''t want him affecting the business." "Okay, I agree," Qin Ming agreed without a second thought. Lin Tian said, "Tell your son to leave immediately. I want to eat. Bring me all your signature dishes. I want to see how good your cooking is." "Yes, right away," Qin Ming immediately ordered it to be done. Soon, plates of gourmet dishes were served, and Lin Tian and Bu Mengting couldn''t get enough; it was as if their taste buds were melting. Bu Mengting was obviously a little foodie, her little mouth like a bottomless pit, earning her the title of a big eater. After the meal, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting left and walked out onto the street. Bu Mengting asked, "Husband, where did you get all this money from? Tell me, did you do something bad again?" Lin Tian, with an innocent face, quickly shook his head, "Of course not, little wife. Don''t you trust me? How could I possibly do anything bad? This moneyall of itcame from legitimate business." "Nonsense," Bu Mengting said with disbelief etched on her face. "You''ve only been gone for a few days and you''ve made a billion. So many people are in business, why haven''t I seen them making a billion too?" Luckily the little wife hadn''t seen his bank account; a billion was too much for her to handle. If she found out he had over a hundred billion, she would probably go crazy. Lin Tian said, "The fact that I''ve made a billion so quickly only proves that I''m smart, capable, and talented." Lin Tian praised himself unabashedly. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bu Mengting pouted, full of scorn, but she believed Lin Tian''s words because he had brought so many miracles into her life. Having dealt with his little wife''s concerns, it was time for Lin Tian to visit his wife proper. Then, Lin Tian asked, "Little wife, how has Qianqian been these days while I was away?" When He Qianqian was mentioned, not a trace of a smile remained on Bu Mengting''s face. She replied, "The hospital, following your instructions, has given Qianqian sister the best care. I went to see her every day these past days, but there''s been no sign of improvement." Lin Tian said, "Let''s go to the hospital together to see her." The two arrived at the hospital and found He Qianqian''s ward. She was lying motionless on the bed, with a nurse closely attending to her. Lin Tian and Bu Mengting entered and asked the nurse, "How is Qianqian''s condition?" The nurse replied, "Dr. Chen visits the patient every day, has tried various therapies to stimulate her awakening, but there''s no sign of consciousness. We also tell her stories every day, massage her, and flex her muscles and joints, but the therapy is minimally effective." "Okay, thank you. It''s been tough on you. Please step out for a bit, and Mengting, you too. I want to spend some time alone with Qianqian." Bu Mengting nodded, patted Lin Tian''s shoulder, and left with the nurse. Lin Tian sat beside the bed, gripping He Qianqian''s hand, staring at her, and before he realized it, tears began to fall. He was filled with regret, self-blame, guilt, and anger! If not for him, He Qianqian would not be in this state. If he had never entered her world, He Qianqian would still be the most beautiful and eye-catching teacher in school. She would have become an excellent teacher, gradually found her own lover, taught her children, and lived a worry-free, ordinary life full of warmth. But it was because of him that He Qianqian was on a path of no return, had come close to death several times, and now lay in a hospital bed, in a vegetative state, without a smile, without a voice, without consciousness. Lin Tian pressed He Qianqian''s hand against his own cheek, the tears falling freely. As he remembered every encounter with Qianqian, he couldn''t help but laugh. "My dear wife, rest assured, I will definitely find a cure to save you. Albert is already dead, and I will make sure Zhang Ya dies too," he declared. Having said that, Lin Tian clenched his fist, his endless rage surging within him, his fingernails digging into his flesh, yet he felt nothing. Just after he had finished, he suddenly felt He Qianqian''s fingers twitch. They really moved! Chapter 454 - 426 Making Things Difficult Seeing He Qianqian''s fingers twitch, Lin Tian''s heart seemed to overturn rivers and seas. "Qianqian, Qianqian, my big wife, my big wife..." Lin Tian called by He Qianqian''s ear as he leaned over, but she only moved once and then lost consciousness again. The excitement in his heart settled back down, and Lin Tian leaned in to kiss He Qianqian, caressing her face as he spoke. "Qianqian, you can feel it, can''t you? You heard what I just said, didn''t you?" "I know that deep down, you still love me and want to be with me; you just can''t move right now, and can only watch me quietly." "Qianqian, don''t be anxious. Today I make a vow here that if I can''t wake you in this life, I wish to be struck by thunder and perish, with heaven and earth condemning me, never to transcend after death!" Lin Tian raised three fingers toward the sky, making the solemn oath. Following that, a crystal-clear teardrop rolled down from the corner of He Qianqian''s eye. He Qianqian cried! Lin Tian gently wiped away the tear from He Qianqian''s eye and stayed with her until the evening. Throughout the afternoon, he talked to himself, now laughing, now angry. Talking alone didn''t seem lonely at all; having He Qianqian by his side was quite comforting instead. When it was time for dinner, a nurse brought over some porridge, and Lin Tian personally fed He Qianqian. As the evening arrived, Lin Tian said, "Qianqian, I have to go, but when I come to see you next time, I will surely wake you up!" Before leaving, he kissed He Qianqian once again and then turned to exit the room. Seeing Lin Tian come out, Bu Mengting hurried over and asked, "How is Sister Qianqian?" "She''s alright," Lin Tian replied. "Let''s go. You must be hungry after staying here all afternoon. Let''s have dinner!" "Shall we go to that Western restaurant again? It would be nice," Bu Mengting said, playfully sticking out her tongue like a little glutton, looking incredibly cute. Lin Tian playfully flicked Bu Mengting''s nose and said, "Okay, okay, whatever you say. You are the boss there now; eat whatever you want!" "Who is the boss?" Bu Mengting pouted playfully, her face full of pride. Just as Lin Tian was about to join Bu Mengting for dinner, he saw Chen Lihui running over in a flurry. "Mr. Lin, wait a moment, wait a moment!" he called out excitedly. Chen Lihui was a returnee from overseas and always struck Lin Tian as a very talented and stable person. But today, seeing Chen''s behavior, he seemed like an impetuous youth, completely different from his usual composed self. Could it be that he''s taken the wrong medicine? Lin Tian couldn''t help but entertain this strange thought. Lin Tian asked Bu Mengting to go downstairs first and waited for Chen Lihui, who approached, took a test tube out of his pocket. "I''ve developed it, I''ve developed it!" Lin Tian was somewhat confounded and shook his head, asking, "Hold on, be clear, what have you developed?" "The healing potion! The very potion you gave to me. I''ve identified several key components and created a replica with slightly less potency than yours. It''s simply a medical miracle. I will stun the world with this." Chen Lihui said it somewhat crazily. Now Lin Tian understood. He remembered giving Chen Lihui a bottle of the healing potion a few days ago. Lin Tian hadn''t paid much attention, but who would have thought that Chen Lihui would be so capable to develop a nearly identical potion in just a few days. Keep in mind, the healing potion was a medication developed three thousand years later. Chen Lihui''s knowledge had seemingly leapt over thirty centuries. Unconsciously, Chen Lihui''s image grew in Lin Tian''s mind, and he greatly admired people with real skills and knowledge. Lin Tian gave him a thumbs up and praised him with four words. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Very strong, very awesome!" Chen Lihui just smiled foolishly, not feigning modesty because he was indeed worthy of those words. "Murderous maniac, quack doctor, beast, you killed my father, quack..." Suddenly, cries and curses filled the hallway not too far away. Immediately after, three family members of patients rushed over. Their target was none other than Chen Lihui. Chen Lihui''s face lost all semblance of smile the moment he saw what was happening and he immediately rushed over. He explained, "Please, mourn with restraint. Your father had acute heart disease. By the time he was brought to the hospital, his heart was already failing. We doctors can only treat illness, not bring back life!" "Nonsense." A brash woman in her forties slapped Chen Lihui across the face. She must have been a laborer, given the weight behind her hand; Chen Lihui''s cheek bore a bright red handprint. Chen Lihui was completely stunned. As an educated man, he was not used to dealing with such people. Lin Tian was certain of both Chen Lihui''s medical skill and ethics. He sensed there must have been some misunderstanding. Lin Tian stepped forward, shielding Chen Lihui, and said, "Let''s talk this out calmly. Before things are made clear, don''t resort to violence. I think Dr. Chen is a good doctor; perhaps there''s been a misunderstanding on your part." "Misunderstanding him, pah!" The middle-aged woman spat forcefully. "This morning, my father suddenly suffered a heart attack and was brought here. Dr. Wang examined him and said he had tachycardia with no life-threatening danger. Then this quack took over the treatment of my father!" "My father was fine at first, but as soon as he was wheeled into the operating room, this quack issued a critical condition notice. After over two hours of resuscitation, what was only tachycardia ended up as heart failure. And after drinking this quack''s prepared potion, my father passed away instantly." "It''s this quack who killed my father, and I demand his life in compensation!" the woman finished, spreading her fingers like claws of a Fierce Tiger, lunging to scratch Chen Lihui. According to the woman, Chen Lihui indeed seemed like a quack. Tachycardia usually just requires a drip; Chen Lihui had caused a death, if not a quack, what is he then? Lin Tian stopped the middle-aged woman and asked Chen Lihui, "Is it true? He said you gave his father a potion to drink in the end. What potion?" Chen Lihui, looking wronged, replied, "It''s exactly the potion I just mentioned to you. All copies are configured according to your healing potion, there should be no issues at all." Lin Tian nodded, he trusted his healing potion and also believed in Chen Lihui''s capabilities. Chen Lihui continued, "And it wasn''t as she described. When the elderly man was brought in, he was already suffering from heart failure. It was far from simple tachycardia. I tried to resuscitate him for over two hours. I did everything I could. In the old man''s final moments, in a desperate attempt to save him, I gave him a bottle of the healing potion I developed, but it was to no avail. I tried my best!" Chen Lihui spoke with a heavy heart. Despite his efforts, someone had lost their life before his eyes. As a doctor, the failure to revive a patient weighed heavily on him. "Nonsense," the woman retorted. "Your director, that Wang Jianhui, told me himself that my father only had tachycardia. He''s the director, could his word be untrue!" Hearing the name Wang Jianhui, Lin Tian finally understood everything. Chen Lihui was a foreign-educated doctor with knowledge and skill, while Wang Jianhui was his supervisor, who was evidently jealous of Chen Lihui and fearful that one day his position would be snatched away. Hence, he had always undermined Chen Lihui. The last time Lin Tian was in the hospital, he witnessed Wang Jianhui making things difficult for Chen Lihui. Lin Tian surmised that today''s incident must also involve Wang Jianhui''s mischief. Just then, a group of hospital staff hurried over, led by two people: one was the hospital dean and the other was Wang Jianhui himself. Wang Jianhui glared fiercely at Chen Lihui, then said to the woman, "Rest assured, our hospital will take full responsibility for this medical accident. Please wait in my office, and we will give you a satisfactory response after our investigation is complete." Lin Tian was now even more certain that Wang Jianhui was behind this sabotage. Without even investigating, he declared the incident as the hospital''s responsibility. What was the point of an investigation, then! After a lot of convincing, the patient''s family was finally persuaded to leave. Lin Tian anticipated the next moves against Chen Lihui would come from Wang Jianhui. He discretely stepped aside, watching the development quietly, ready to assist Chen Lihui at the crucial moment. He had three reasons to help. The first, he wanted to defend the integrity of his healing potion, not allowing others to insult it. The second, he respected Chen Lihui''s knowledge and wanted to lend him a hand. The third, he had made every effort to treat He Qianqian, and for her sake, Lin Tian would help him once. As Lin Tian expected, Wang Jianhui immediately began his assault, pointing at Chen Lihui''s nose and demanding, "Chen Lihui, what''s the meaning of this? You''ve disgraced our entire hospital. A simple case of tachycardia, and you managed to kill the patient. To call you a quack is a compliment; you''re nothing short of a murderer, a devil." "Director Wang, that patient was clearly suffering from heart failure when he arrived at our hospital, it was already too late. It wasn''t as simple as mere tachycardia," Chen Lihui defended himself. "Nonsense." Wang Jianhui spoke with righteous indignation, "I examined the patient myself, and he had only a common case of tachycardia. A simple drip would''ve sufficed. Now, I regret that I should not have entrusted him to you. A healthy life has been lost just like that." "Most importantly, do you realize the massive impact this has on our hospital''s reputation? Our hospital is the best in Wu''an City, and for over a decade, we haven''t had a single medical accident. It''s your negligence that could cause immense damage to our hospital." Wang Jianhui''s aggression would get under anyone''s skin, and Chen Lihui finally yelled back. "Director Wang, ever since I joined this hospital, you''ve been giving me a hard time. I know you''re afraid that I might take your position. I can tolerate it on ordinary occasions, but this is a matter of life and death, and I will not stand for it." Chapter 455 - 427 Cunning Collusion Chen Lihui continued speaking to the dean, "Dean, let me tell you, everything Director Wang did today, it was all about framing and scheming against me to force me out of the hospital. Previously, he didn''t dare to be so presumptuous, but these past few days, I''ve developed a potion that can bring people back from the brink of death within a day." "This potion is a major medical discovery. I''m going to publish an article about it in the next few days to announce everything. And him, Director Wang Jianhui, regardless of the reputation of the hospital or this significant medical discovery, is shamelessly framing me to push me out of the hospital and suppress this major medical discovery right in its cradle. This is..." Upon hearing this, Wang Jianhui felt a bit guilty but interrupted Chen Lihui strongly and shouted, "That''s right, I almost forgot about your lousy potion that you''ve been developing these past few days, always testing it on mice and rabbits. Today, you must have grown dissatisfied with using animals for experiments, so you turned an old man into your guinea pig, gave him your potion, and as a result, when the old man had an incident, you claimed he had heart failure, right?" Lin Tian saw Wang Jianhui''s aggressive demeanor and his incessant ranting, realizing that he had clearly come prepared. Chen Lihui retorted, "From the first day I began studying medicine, I remembered that as a medical practitioner, one must have medical ethics. I would never joke about human life, let alone experiment with the life of an elderly person!" Wang Jianhui said, "No matter how you try to argue, after the old man drank your potion, he died. That is a fact, and you can''t change it." "You...!" Anger flushed Chen Lihui''s face iron-blue. Wang Jianhui was an old slicker in the hospital. Except for medical skills, he was better than Chen Lihui in every other aspect. If it came to arguments and underhanded tactics, Chen Lihui was no match for him, even two of him. At this moment, the dean stepped forward to ask, "Chen Lihui, did you really give the old man the potion?" Chen Lihui honestly replied, "At that time, the old man''s heart had already stopped beating, and he was about to pass away, so in desperation, I tried the healing potion as a last resort. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that potion, I can assure you that." "Ridiculous," the dean said angrily, "Does our hospital lack medicine? Do we need to use your homemade potion? I ask you, has your potion been approved by me? Has it been approved by the national drug regulatory authority?" Chen Lihui hung his head with nothing to say. He only had one sample of Lin Tian''s healing potion and only had tested it on small animals; he had nothing else. Lin Tian could see that Chen Lihui and the dean were on the same page, both suppressing Chen Lihui. For no other reason than because Chen Lihui was more competent than they were. There''s a saying that goes, talented people are always solitary; in others'' eyes, they are always in the wrong. From the dean''s attitude, Chen Lihui knew that the dean had already started to suppress him. With authority a rank higher comes overwhelming pressure; he no longer had any chance of turning the tables. Hopelessly, he said, "Yes, I gave the patient my potion." The dean asked Wang Jianhui, "When the patient was brought to the hospital, was he only suffering from an elevated heart rate, are you certain of that?" "I''m certain, the patient''s only issue was an elevated heart rate, not a life-threatening condition. They can testify for me," said Wang Jianhui, pointing to several doctors and nurses behind him. "Yes, we can testify for Director Wang, the patient just had an elevated heart rate," a representative stepped forward and said solemnly. Clearly, they were on Director Wang''s side. As to why they would so viciously collaborate, perhaps only they knew. Now that Chen Lihui had personally admitted it and there were patient witnesses, the dean had reason to take action against Chen Lihui. Finally, the dean announced, "I''ve investigated this incident thoroughly. The responsibility for the accident lies entirely with Dr. Chen Lihui. He acted unethically and used the patient''s life for his experiment. Now, I hereby announce that Dr. Chen Lihui is to be dismissed, and he alone is responsible for the compensation for the accident." Chen Lihui clenched his fists in anger, his eyes brimming with grievance. He had studied hard in solitude for twenty years; his efforts to surpass one rival after another led him to his current positionthis was the result of his twenty years of hard work. Today, however, because of a few words from Wang Jianhui and the dean''s selfishness, his two decades of effort were reduced to ashes in an instant. With the dean already having dismissed Chen Lihui from the hospital, Wang Jianhui seemed unsatisfied and continued, "These past few days, while Chen Lihui has been developing his worthless potion, he''s wasted a considerable amount of the hospital''s expensive medicine. The cost of these drugs is no less than a million yuan. I suggest that Chen Lihui alone should bear the cost of these losses." "Fine, you''ll make a detailed report later, calculate the amount, and hand it to Chen Lihui. If he doesn''t compensate, we''ll see him in court," the dean said. Watching Wang Jianhui and the dean in their embarrassed collusion, a nameless fury rose from Chen Lihui''s chest. He felt angry, wronged, helpless, and indignant! S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Coming from a modest family, he had studied painstakingly to provide a peaceful twilight year for his parents and live a more dignified life for himself! His parents had scrimped and saved for him to go to school, and after only a few good years, what awaited him? It was the loss of his job, the mockery of others, and that shocking debt of over a million yuan! He couldn''t accept it. Why, because of a few words from these two people, was he pushed into the abyss? Why did their few words overturn the facts, negate his twenty years of effort, and drive him to a dead end? Was it just because they had power? In front of a dead man, power is worthless! Chen Lihui had now lost his reasonafter all, even a cornered rabbit will bite, let alone a full-grown man! Inadvertently, his hand slowly reached into his pocket, clutching his often-used scalpel! All of this was witnessed by Lin Tian, who naturally knew what Chen Lihui intended to do. On a personal note, he was grateful to him for being He Qianqian''s attending physician and taking great responsibility for her, a quality rare in doctors these days. Morally, Chen Lihui was competent and intelligent but simply ignorant of the rules of bureaucracy, and had been jointly framed. Lin Tian felt indignant for him and could not bear to see such talent ruined by two disgraceful individuals. And most importantly, through his battle with the Li family, Lin Tian realized that no matter how strong a person is, they are ultimately alone, and individual power has its limits. However, with a family, having one''s own foundation and forces, that makes a difference. Therefore, at that time, Lin Tian began considering recruiting talent to build his own power. In this regard, Lin Tian wanted to emulate the timely rain Song Jiangmaking the best use of everything. There are many kinds of talent; Wang Ying, accurate in shooting; Jiang Hui, adept at fighting; Chen Lihui, intelligent. Therefore, Lin Tian was set on bringing Chen Lihui into his fold. Chapter 456 - 428: Wooing He hurried forward, stood in front of Chen Lihui, blocked him to prevent him from doing anything foolish, and then Lin Tian took out two bottles of healing potion from the Taotie System. Holding the two bottles of healing potion, Lin Tian swayed them in front of the dean and Wang Jianhui, and said, "You claim that Dr. Chen''s healing potion isn''t effective, but I feel it''s quite effective. Once, my entire body was nearly broken, and it was this bottle of healing potion that cured me. It''s divine medicine, a medical miracle! Why don''t you believe in the efficacy of this healing potion!" Lin Tian tried hard to act as if he knew nothing. The dean and Wang Jianhui were shocked. They hadn''t expected that someone would stand up for Chen Lihui at this time. If Chen Lihui got back up, they''d have to go down, so they had to suppress Chen Lihui, and the person helping Chen Lihui must be suppressed too. The dean was the first to pose a challenge, "Who are you? If you''re not related to this matter, please refrain from commenting. This is an internal matter, and we hope you won''t interfere!" Wang Jianhui followed up, "How come you look so familiar... Oh, I remember now, you are Chen Lihui''s patient. Your girlfriend became a vegetative person, still lying in the hospital. If you say Chen Lihui''s potion can bring the dead back to life, why don''t you use it to cure your girlfriend!" "Right, everybody?" Wang Jianhui shouted to the people around him. The people around them all laughed and said in unison. "Yeah, why don''t you use it on your girlfriend!" "Either it''s ineffective, or else your girlfriend would have woken up by now!" "Exactly, exactly." ..., ... Seeing Wang Jianhui mention He Qianqian, Lin Tian became enraged. He was a member of Nidhogg, and like a dragon has its critical scale, anger arises if it''s touched; his critical scale was He Qianqian. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the next instant, he charged like a Fierce Tiger, eyes blood-red, transforming into a demon. He furiously lashed out, grabbed Wang Jianhui by the neck, and coldly told him, "My girlfriend will wake up sooner or later. You are not worthy of mentioning her name, got it?" "Cough, cough, cough..." Wang Jianhui gasped for air, his face turning beet red. Everyone was panicked then; Lin Tian''s demeanor was extremely aggressive, sending chills down their spines. Bearing the tension, the dean said, "Young man, don''t be violent. Let''s talk this through peacefully. Director Wang is at fault, but so are you for presenting two useless bottles of potion as quality products!" After hearing this, Lin Tian let go of Wang Jianhui, who fell to the ground like a dead dog, coughing loudly. Clutching a bottle of healing potion, Lin Tian stepped toward the dean, his gaze murderous. "Dean, when I say the healing potion is effective, it means it''s effective." The dean, feeling a chill, stepped back and said, "Young man, empty claims prove nothing. The effectiveness of a drug needs to be verified. You say it is useful, what proof can you provide?" "I''ll prove it to you right now." After saying this, Lin Tian suddenly grabbed the dean''s arm, and then, he broke the dean''s arm. "Ah, this guy is so fierce, too arrogant." "Quick, call security, quickly!" "His arm is already broken, security can''t do anything now, hurry and call the police." ..., ... Everyone was shocked, murmuring among themselves. In pain, the dean cried out loud, cold sweat immediately formed on his forehead, his whole body twitching from pain. He angrily said, "This is intentional assault, you''ll be sentenced for this!" Just moments ago, Lin Tian appeared demonic, but in an instant, he transformed into a seemingly harmless person, innocently saying, "Dean, you''re slandering me. How can you say I assaulted you maliciously? It was you who just asked me to prove the effectiveness of Dr. Chen''s healing potion. I injured you based on your requestto prove it to you!" Hearing this, curiosity arose among the crowd; they were all eager to know what trick Lin Tian was playing! Moaning in pain, the dean said, "You injured someone and still argue your case! Everyone, catch him for the police to arrest." After the dean spoke, a few male doctors reflexively moved forward to seize Lin Tian, but a glance from Lin Tian deterred those doctors. They were so intimidated by Lin Tian''s look that they couldn''t even muster the courage to face him. Lin Tian said, "Dean, don''t rush; I''ll prove it to you right now." Immediately after, Lin Tian made the dean drink the healing potion. And a miraculous event occurred right before everyone''s eyes. In less than a minute, the dean''s cries of pain ceased; his arm was no longer in pain and could move again. Lin Tian approached and asked, "Dean, is the healing potion effective or not? If it''s not, we can try again!" Scared stiff, the dean, looking at Lin Tian''s grinning face, as if seeing a man-eating monster, quickly said, "It''s effective, very effective." Lin Tian asked again, "Just now, Doctor Chen said this potion can resurrect the dead, why don''t you believe it!" Wang Jianhui, standing by and shaking in fear, vaguely felt that Lin Tian''s arrival might allow Chen Lihui a chance to turn the tables. If that happened, he would be in trouble. Seemingly forgetting Lin Tian''s style of doing things and rudely speaking before the director, he said, "This healing potion can at best regenerate bones, but Chen Lihui claims it can bring back the dead. Resurrection is a term fabricated in mythological novels. This is Earth, this is reality. Is there a divine medicine that can resurrect the dead?" Lin Tian turned his gaze to Wang Jianhui, thinking to himself that Wang Jianhui was really an idiot, completely lacking in perception. Now, the best thing for him was to keep quiet to minimize his suffering. Lin Tian turned, took a scalpel from Chen Lihui''s pocket, and said cheerfully to Wang Jianhui, "Actually, resurrection does exist in reality, far in the horizons, close at hand. Don''t believe me? I''ll prove it to you right now." Immediately after, Wang Jianhui felt a pain in his chest, a stream of blood spurted out, his consciousness blurred, and his entire body felt icy cold. In his last moment, he saw Lin Tian''s chilling smile, and then he knew no more. "Thud!" Wang Jianhui fell to the ground, sprawled out, while Lin Tian held a blood-drenched scalpel in his hand. "Murder, murder, call the police, hurry call the police...!" The onlookers screamed, and their loud shouts could not mask their terror at that moment. "No one leave, or I''ll kill anyone who does!" Lin Tian said coldly. Lin Tian''s voice was not loud, yet it exploded like thunder within the crowd. Suddenly, no one dared to leave, no one dared to shout, no one dared to look at Lin Tian. Lin Tian asked, "When the old man was admitted to the hospital, was it just a normal case of rapid heartbeat, or was it a hopeless case of heart failure? Remember, I want to hear the truth. I don''t want anyone to lie to me." Everyone instinctively stepped back, looking at each other. Soon, one person, scared, stepped forward and said, "It was heart failure. Director Wang instructed us to say that to frame Doctor Chen." Another person stepped forward and added, "Yes, Director Wang threatened us with our salaries, bonuses, and commissions. If we didn''t listen to him, we would lose our jobs." Yet another person stepped forward and said, "Yes, yes, we didn''t want to frame Doctor Chen. Doctor Chen is such a good person, so ambitious. If we truly had any other choice, we wouldn''t have framed him." Threatened by Wang Jianhui, they had collectively framed Chen Lihui. Now in their view, with Wang Jianhui dead, and Lin Tian a murdering demon, they all told the truth. Lin Tian nodded, then asked the director, "Now you see what happened, right?" The director, looking somewhat foolish, nodded and said, "I understand now." "So whose fault was this incident?" Lin Tian asked. "It falls on Wang Jianhui," the director answered. "Then, about the medicinal materials wasted on the healing potion that Doctor Chen developed, does he still need to reimburse them himself?" Lin Tian asked again. "No, no need. Our hospital will cover it," the director answered and quickly added, "The potion that Doctor Chen developed is a divine medicine, and our hospital should heavily promote it. I will publish a paper in the medical journal tomorrow to make this divine medicine benefit the world." Lin Tian nodded, satisfied, and said, "I just wanted to prove Doctor Chen''s innocence. The rest, you don''t need to do." He turned to Chen Lihui and asked, "In this hospital, although I''ve proven your innocence, do you still want to stay here?" "No more," Chen Lihui said weakly, hurt by the director''s and Wang Jianhui''s collusion just now. Furthermore, he knew deep down that with the director''s petty nature, despite being compliant today, he would hold a grudge and look for a chance for revenge in the future. With the power at his disposal, he could easily force Chen Lihui out. Rather than be pushed out later, it was better to leave now. Lin Tian laughed and said, "Take your healing potion and come with me. I can give you what you desire." "If you want to join me, come to this place tomorrow morning at eight. I''ll wait for you." Without waiting for Chen Lihui''s agreement, Lin Tian poured the remaining potion into the mouth of Wang Jianhui, who was lying on the ground. He left nonchalantly, and just as he descended the stairs, Wang Jianhui''s fingers suddenly twitched, and he slowly opened his eyes. "Is this Hell?" Wang Jianhui muttered foolishly to himself. Everyone gasped, mouths agape wide enough to fit a potato. The person who was seemingly on the brink of death had actually been revived by an unbranded potion. Could it be that that potion was indeed divine? If the potion was divine, then Lin Tian must be a Heavenly Immortal. The director speculated wildly. Shortly after, a few people hastily carried Wang Jianhui away, and in a moment, only Chen Lihui was left. Chen Lihui stared at the note in his hand, memorizing the address, and muttered to himself in the direction Lin Tian had left. "Tomorrow, I will be there on time!" Chapter 457 - 429: Suicide Squad "Clearing Chen Lihui''s name and punishing two scoundrels earned me one Supernatural Point," Lin Tian had just reached the stairs when he heard the mechanical voice of the ''Taotie System.'' The voice of the ''Taotie System'' reminded Lin Tian to check his balance, and he saw that he only had one Supernatural Pointwhich was too few. To enhance his strength and become more powerful, he would have to rely on Supernatural Points. It seemed that he needed to do more good deeds, more acts of justice, to exchange for more Supernatural Points, Lin Tian thought to himself. He went downstairs and found Bu Mengting pouting her lips in displeasure and complaining, "Why did you take so long to come down, do you know how long I''ve been waiting for you!" "Baby, don''t be mad, alright? It''s my fault. I''ll make it up to you tonight." Having said that, Lin Tian gave a sly smile, wrapped his arms around Bu Mengting''s waist, and kissed her. Bu Mengting''s face immediately turned red with shyness. What did ''making it up to you tonight'' mean? What was Lin Tian planning to do tonight? Bu Mengting punched Lin Tian in the chest and coquettishly said, "Who needs your compensation, you''re annoying!" Bu Mengting ran ahead, blushing, while Lin Tian quickly followed, looking forward to the night. It was already late, and Bu Mengting didn''t want to fuss over going for a Western meal, so she suggested having spicy hotpot instead. Now, whatever the little wife said, Lin Tian had to agree, as he feared she wouldn''t cooperate later in the evening, and that would be his own loss. The two of them arrived at the school gate and ordered the most ordinary bowl of spicy hotpot. With Lin Tian''s net worth in the billions and capable of affording anything, if others knew a billionaire was eating a spicy hotpot that cost eight yuan a bowl, it would probably make the Tencent news. With his little wife by his side, even the simplest spicy hotpot could taste blissfully delightful. Bu Mengting enjoyed it heartily, her head sweating profusely, with Lin Tian taking on the role of wiping her sweat. After eating the spicy hotpot, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting held hands and strolled under the tree-lined path. Bu Mengting hopped around, looking up at the moon, and pointed at it, saying, "Husband, look, the moon is so beautiful!" Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yeah, it''s beautiful, but not as beautiful as my little wife," Lin Tian said cheekily. "You''re not being serious again, I''m ignoring you," said Bu Mengting, and then she ran ahead, turning a corner and coming upon a lady selling grilled cold noodles. Licking her lips, Bu Mengting wanted to buy a portion. Lin Tian''s face was the very image of misery, thinking to himself, how could his little wife eat so much? Can we even go back now? I''m about to burst with the primal energy inside me. Lin Tian hurried after her, and while waiting for the cold noodles to be grilled, he inadvertently heard a faint sound of footsteps. Turning to look, he saw a dark figure, who, feeling discovered by Lin Tian, turned and ran. "Stop running!" Lin Tian chased after him, using his Neural Response Speed Ability and Flight Technique. He soared just half a foot above the ground, moving faster than a motorcycle could. "Hey, look, look, someone''s flying over there!" exclaimed a bystander. The lady grilling cold noodles saw it too, and she said to Bu Mengting, "Quick, look at your boyfriend, he''s flying!" Bu Mengting knew Lin Tian must have encountered trouble and quickly made an excuse, "Auntie, my boyfriend performs magic. Hurry up with the noodles, they''re burning." The lady saw that indeed they were burnt, and regretted it inwardly, lamenting the wasted six yuan in just a moment of distraction. Lin Tian continued the chase. The figure was fast, a Spiritual Warrior tracking him. This filled Lin Tian with even more unease. He sped up, determined to catch the person. As it turned out, those who run on the ground can never outpace those who fly in the sky. At the mouth of an alley, Lin Tian caught up with him. Lin Tian activated his Ox Power Technique, channeling the strength of fifty-four savage bulls into one punch. He threw it with all his might, a punch so powerful that, were it a tree, Lin Tian could have pulverized it into powder. The shadowy figure felt a deadly crisis approaching. He spurred his body''s Ability Source with all his might. The next moment, Lin Tian felt the temperature around him drop by twenty degrees instantly. Following that, a thick layer of ice formed over the shadow''s fist, turning a bare fist into an ice fist the size of a washbasin in the blink of an eye. Boom! The fists collided solidly, creating an echoing thunderous noise. His ice fist was shattered to pieces by Lin Tian''s bare punch, his entire arm sufferered comminuted fractures from Lin Tian''s immense power. With a scream of agony, the shadowy figure slammed heavily against the wall. Lin Tian stepped forward, planted his foot on the man''s chest, and shouted, "Speak, what is the purpose behind following us?" The shadowy figure did not speak, but bit into a Medicine Pouch hidden behind his teeth. Blood flowed from the corner of his mouth as he took his own life. Lin Tian was surprised. He hadn''t expected the shadowy figure to be so ruthless as to commit suicide at the first sign of trouble. This was clearly the work of someone who had undergone rigorous traininga death-defiant Assassin. This made Lin Tian even more concerned. The shadow''s intent to trail him certainly had an agenda, and the power to cultivate such loyal Assassins was no trivial matter. Was it the Li Family from the Capital City, the Ouyang Family, or perhaps the Wang Family from Tianchuan City, or maybe it was.... Any of them could be possible, and Lin Tian was uncertain which one it was. The enemy lurked in the shadows, while he was exposed in the light. He could only be more cautious with his actions from now on. Lin Tian returned to find Bu Mengting, who asked, "What''s the matter, is there danger again?" Lin Tian nodded. Not wanting to worry Bu Mengting, he lied, "Yeah, there was a bit of trouble, but I''ve dealt with it. We shouldn''t stay at the Autumn Sadness Villa anymore." The Autumn Sadness Villa was a property Lin Tian had bought himself, a fact known by many in Wu''an City. Knowing someone was after him, Lin Tian himself wasn''t afraid, but he worried for Bu Mengting''s safety. Therefore, he couldn''t let Bu Mengting stay at the Autumn Sadness Villa any longer. "Where are we staying tonight then?" Bu Mengting asked. Lin Tian grinned mischievously, lifting Bu Mengting in his arms, "Tonight we''ll stay in a hotel, one of those couple''s hotels with all the facilities." "You''re so bad, so naughty," Bu Mengting said, punching Lin Tian''s chest. Lin Tian chose the most luxurious couple''s hotel room. As he entered, he was blinded by the colorful range of equipment, some of which he had never seen before. Lin Tian pointed at something and asked, "Little wife, what''s this? How do you use it?" Bu Mengting blushed and said, "How would I know? I''ve never seen them before. Hurry up and take a shower, stop being so silly." "Okay, listen to little wife. First, a mandarin duck bath, and then let''s investigate everything here and figure them out." "Stop it," Bu Mengting said shyly, though a small sense of anticipation grew within her. It was destined to be a sleepless night, a night hard to forget, a night rife with exhaustion! The next morning at seven, Lin Tian woke up and looked at Bu Mengting, who was lying beside him. He kissed her and had a look of triumph on his face. Chapter 458 - 430: The Robbers Bu Mengting was still sound asleep, so Lin Tian didn''t wake her up and went downstairs to buy her breakfast. By the time he returned, Bu Mengting was washing up. Lin Tian said, "Hurry up and eat. After breakfast, we''ll go out together." "Go out for what?" Bu Mengting asked. "To meet a few of my good brothers." After a quick breakfast, Lin Tian led Bu Mengting straight to Autumn Sadness Villa, the address he had left for Chen Lihui the day before, believing that he would definitely come. As soon as they reached Autumn Sadness Villa, Lin Tian saw Chen Lihui''s figure. He had arrived quite early; it seemed he must have been waiting for some time. Lin Tian had the driver pull up next to Chen Lihui and said, "I knew you''d come. Get in the car, I''ll take you to meet some people." Chen Lihui got in, and the three of them drove to a five-star hotel together. "Jiang Hui, Wang Ying, hurry and open the door, it''s me," Lin Tian called out as he knocked on the door. Wang Ying opened the door, greeted Lin Tian as ''big brother'', and then asked, "Who are these two...?" "Oh, this is my girlfriend, also your sister-in-law, named Bu Mengting. This is Chen Lihui, he''s my brother, and will be yours as well," Lin Tian introduced. Wang Ying nodded happily and welcomed Lin Tian and his company inside. Then the five of them went to the Western restaurant and had a big meal. During the meal, Lin Tian asked Chen Lihui, "How''s the generic version of the healing potion coming along? How long until it can officially enter the market?" Chen Lihui replied, "The development is in its final stages. To officially hit the market, we still need some startup capital and patent certification." Lin Tian casually took out a bank card and said, "There are ten billion in this card, consider it your startup capital. You can use the money however you want. I only have one requirement, that your healing potion enters the market as soon as possible." "No, no, no..." Chen Lihui quickly shook his head, "Ten billion is too much; we don''t need that much money." Lin Tian forced the bank card into his hand, saying, "I plan to use your healing potion as the lead to establish the world''s largest pharmaceutical industry chain. Remember, the largest in the world. A mere ten billion, I''m afraid that might not even be enough, use this first, if it''s not enough, ask me for more." Lin Tian had long been determined to build his own power, and this was only the first step. He believed that if Chen Lihui''s healing potion could really be produced on a large scale, with its miraculous healing effects, it could take the world by storm. When he spoke of building the world''s largest pharmaceutical industry chain, he wasn''t just dreaming. From Lin Tian''s words, everyone could see his ambition. Chen Lihui, with trembling hands, accepted the bank card worth ten billion and nodded, "Don''t worry, I will do my best." After the meal, the group arrived at a secluded mid-range hotel to lay low for a few days since the enemy was lurking in the shadows, and it was better to be cautious. In the afternoon, Lin Tian''s phone rang. It was Shen Yiran. Lin Tian wondered if the young girl was missing him, feeling lonely and looking to recount old times. He answered the phone with shameless glee, "Little beauty, do you miss me? Want me to come to Tianchuan City to see you? But I''m quite busy lately, with no time on my hands. If you could send me a seductive picture, I might consider it." "Wuuu wuuu wuuu..." The voice on the phone was no longer Shen Yiran''s playful voice, but heart-wrenching sobs instead. "Yiran, what''s wrong?" Lin Tian asked in alarm, no longer in the mood to tease. "Lin Tian, please help my sister, wuuu wuu..." "What happened to your sister?" "After you left, the Wang Family came to our house to press for marriage, putting pressure on my father, and he agreed to the Wang Family''s demands. Now they''re all pressuring my sister into marriage, my sister is heartbroken, I''m afraid if this continues, she might do something foolish. Please come quickly, come help my sister..." "Okay, don''t panic. I''ll call you when I get to Tianchuan City. I am leaving right now." Lin Tian hung up the phone, as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He knew Shen Mengyi; while outwardly fragile, she was incredibly stubborn. If really pushed hard, she might indeed do something foolish. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was no time to waste. He had to rescue her immediately. Any delay could cost a life! To save Shen Mengyi, there would inevitably be a conflict with the Wang Family, and perhaps they were already lying in wait for him. Lin Tian couldn''t go there alone, but there were enemies in Wu''an City too, and he was a little worried about leaving Bu Mengting there alone. After careful thought, Lin Tian decided to take Wang Ying with him and leave Jiang Hui to protect Bu Mengting. He told Bu Mengting not to go to school for the next few days and to stay at the hotel without leaving; Jiang Hui must stay by her side to protect her at all times. Lin Tian and Wang Ying rushed down to the lobby, where they saw a taxi. Lin Tian shouted loudly, "Quick, get me to Tianchuan City as fast as possible." The driver was taken aback and immediately a smile spread across his lipsa long-distance fare like this could earn him a good amount of money. "Driver, please hurry up, even faster, I''ll pay you extra," Lin Tian urged. "Faster." "Even faster!" ..., .... After less than ten minutes and more than twenty urgings from Lin Tian, the driver was annoyed and retorted, "This taxi is neither a Mercedes nor a Rolls-Royce; it''s just a normal Xiali. This is already the fastest possible. The engine is practically smoking. If I go any faster, the car might just take flight." "Fly!" The driver''s comment reminded Lin Tianwhy not fly? No matter how fast the car could go, it couldn''t beat a plane. He checked online and found that the soonest flight to Tianchuan City would also take four hours, and Lin Tian couldn''t wait. He asked, "Do you know who has a private jet in Wu''an City?" The question dumbfounded the driver. He looked at Lin Tian, who didn''t appear to be a wealthy person. Wishing to take a private jet to Tianchuan City? Wasn''t that just daydreaming? The driver said sarcastically, "I''m just a poor commoner. I don''t know any tycoons with private jets. I have no idea who has one." Ignoring the driver''s sarcasm, Lin Tian realized that in crucial moments, one must consult Baidu. A Baidu search revealed that there indeed was a private jet in Wu''an City, belonging to the reclusive rich man Zhang Shuo. Zhang Shuo was a real estate magnate, albeit low-profile, and it was Lin Tian''s first time hearing about him. Zhang Shuo''s family had an estate called Tianxing Manor on the outskirts of Wu''an City, and Lin Tian hurriedly directed the driver there. Twenty minutes later, Lin Tian arrived at Tianxing Manor only to find the place buzzing with activity and filled with a cacophony of noise. Everyone was in a panic, and the normally harmonious and peaceful atmosphere of the estate was nowhere to be found. It was more akin to a bustling market! Lin Tian, accompanied by Wang Ying, rushed into the chaos. With no security guards in sight at such a large estate, Lin Tian strode in unchallenged. He encountered a person dressed like a maid and asked, "Hello, I''m looking for Mr. Zhang Shuo." Frightened, the maid responded, "You''re not from the estate; you should leave quickly. Today we''ve been invaded by robbers; they''re shooting people. Master Zhang has been taken off to heaven; just run!" She then scampered off. Robbers? Lin Tian was astonished. In peaceful times, robbers were a rarity, and on the very day he was in a hurry, he had to encounter them. No use complaining about one''s fate! Despite the complaining, Lin Tian still led Wang Ying deeper into the estate. Upon crossing a long corridor, Lin Tian was shocked. A plane circled in the sky, and below it, a dozen masked robbers were holding several people hostage. Estate security personnel were all killed, and two servants also lay in pools of blood. At that moment, the robbers'' leader poked his head out of the plane, holding a megaphone and shouted, "I''m giving you ten more minutes. Within ten minutes, I want fifty million. It doesn''t all have to be in cash; gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, paintingsany valuables will do. If what you bring out isn''t worth fifty million, everyone here dies." Only after asking around did Lin Tian learn that the group of robbers had kidnapped Zhang Shuo and hijacked his plane. Now they were demanding fifty million, and without the money, they would kill people. Through inquiries, Lin Tian found two people in chargeone named Zhang He, Zhang Shuo''s brother, and another named Zhang Yue, Zhang Shuo''s son. The two of them were busily instructing others to pack up the valuables for the robbers. Approaching them, Lin Tian got straight to the point, "Let''s make a deal. I''ll help you repel the robbers and save Mr. Zhang, and in return, I get to use your plane." Looking about fifteen or sixteen, Zhang Yue''s immature mind saw a savior in Lin Tian''s words and exclaimed, "If you can really save my father, not only can you use the plane, but you can also have it." "Zhang Yue, don''t be rash," Zhang He interjected, his thoughts more mature than Zhang Yue''s. He bluntly said, "Who are you? Why should I trust you? Just the two of you, unarmed, against a dozen well-armed robbers?" "Yes," a housekeeper-like figure chimed in, "It''s good to be passionate, young man, but you should also assess the situation. All of our well-trained security guards were killed by them. Are you not from the estate? You better run!" Lin Tian responded, "Whether I can save the people is my business. You just need to answer whether you agree to the deal I just proposed." "I don''t agree. I don''t believe you can save my brother. If your attempt fails and angers the robbers, even if you two die, it doesn''t matter, but we can''t afford to be implicated. Fifty million is a sum the Zhang family can afford. We won''t risk our lives for it." Zhang He seemed intent on appeasing the robbers with money, but he was unaware that the group had already killed numerous people and would not hesitate to kill more. Even if the money was paid, the entire estate could still be wiped outafter all, dead men tell no tales. Tiring of the conversation with Zhang He, Lin Tian said to Wang Ying, "Let''s go and save them." Chapter 459 - 431: Jumping Off a Building "Hey, don''t act rashly, our Zhang Family''s matters don''t need your interference..." Zhang He shouted loudly, but Lin Tian didn''t listen, instead, he and Wang Ying took cover and prepared for battle. Lin Tian, with Wang Ying, rushed to the front line and took cover behind a sedan. The following bodyguards and servants were all stunned, thinking, "Whose kids are these? They can''t even find a place to hide, yet they charge forward. Isn''t this seeking death? Everyone dreams of being a hero in their youth, but one must measure their own capabilities. It''s crazy to want to be a hero this badly." Everyone looked at Lin Tian and Wang Ying as if they were doomed, with some spectating and others feeling pity. In their eyes, Lin Tian and Wang Ying were already dead men, lost to their ''youthful impetuosity.'' Wang Ying was a professional sniper and immediately analyzed the situation. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Sixteen robbers in total, fourteen on the ground, two with pistols, the rest armed with machetes and short swords. On the plane, the leader has a pistol and next to him, a strong man with twin swords. There''s one hostage!" Lin Tian quickly said, "The two on the ground with pistols and the one on the plane with the twin swords, I''ll leave to you. The rest are mine." Wang Ying, unaware of Lin Tian''s flight ability, asked, "You''re empty-handed, how will you secure the hostage? Perhaps I should shatter the propeller hub of the plane, forcing it to land, giving us a better chance of winning." "No," Lin Tian countered, "We still need the plane, we can''t damage it. Just focus on the task I''ve given you, leave the rest to me." Although Wang Ying was still worried, he followed Lin Tian''s instructions, removed his rifle''s cover, aimed, and prepared to shoot. The moment the cover came off, it stunned the onlookers because the rifle was too shocking. "Is that even a gun? It''s way too cool!" "It doesn''t look like a gun; the barrel is too thick, more like a cannon!" "Nonsense, what kind of cannon looks like that? That''s a gun." "I want a gun like that too, it''s just too cool." "Humph, don''t daydream, today, let''s first ensure we survive!" In the midst of the crowd''s comments, Wang Ying pulled the trigger. The gun, equipped with a silencer, made no sound. The bullet passed through a five-centimeter-thick bulletproof shield and pierced the forehead of a pistol-wielding robber. A single bullet penetrated a five-centimeter-thick bulletproof shield. The lethality was terrifying! The instant Wang Ying pulled the trigger, Lin Tian leapt out, raised his hand, and threw a flying dagger. The dagger flew a hundred meters and crossed through a man''s forehead. "Enemies! Kill them." The robbers were well-trained; they reacted instantly. They couldn''t spot Wang Ying but saw Lin Tian charging toward them. They quickly took up their weapons and attacked Lin Tian. Another gunman was the first to react, pointing his gun at Lin Tian''s forehead, but before he could pull the trigger, another bullet from Wang Ying took his life, his lips still curled in a smug smile as he died. "Amazing, he already killed three!" "They are young, but their abilities are not small." "I hope they can wipe out the robbers and rescue Director Zhang!" Within moments, three robbers were killed, and the remaining servants paused their packing of the estate''s valuables, looking towards Lin Tian and Wang Ying''s figures, their earlier mockery changed to silent support. Seeing several people charging at him, Lin Tian didn''t confront them directly. He quickly took cover behind a large tree and threw a fireball with a flick of his hand. Lin Tian''s fire control technique was highly skilled; the fireball grew with the wind, and in the blink of an eye, it exploded into a ten-meter radius fiery sphere at the center of the robbers, instantly turning the area into a sea of flames. Half of the robbers were engulfed in flames, desperately trying to put out the fire on their bodies, only to be met with a thick smell of charring. They were terrified and panicking, shooting wildly, but they ultimately couldn''t escape death. People say that fire is merciless, but in the eyes of Zhang He, Zhang Yue, and the estate''s servants, this fire burned gloriously and was incredibly uplifting. Seeing the fireball, Zhang Yue thought he was dreaming and pinched his cheek; it hurt. He asked his Uncle Zhang He, "Uncle, is he a descendant of Zhurong? Did the Jade Emperor send him as a reinforcement?" "Nonsense, have you read too many novels!" Zhang He scolded Zhang Yue, but internally he felt tumultuous. If he hadn''t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn''t believe that someone could conjure such a huge fireball out of thin air. As for the estate''s servants, they were even more astonished. Some said Lin Tian was a reincarnation of Nezha, others said he could perform magic. In any case, Lin Tian gave them a profound shock, one that could probably keep them awake all day. But the shock Lin Tian brought them was far from over. Amidst the chaos, Lin Tian dashed from behind the tree, dispatching the two closest robbers with twin flying daggers. The next moment, he activated his flight technique and ascended right in front of everyone without any assistance. If they could accept the fireball, the idea of taking flight from the ground was truly beyond their acceptance, and those with weak hearts could easily pass out! "Oh my God, a godly figure!" "It''s a reincarnated Immortal!" "A god has come to save Mr. Zhang!" ..., .... Even funnier, one of the hijackers, probably being superstitious, saw Lin Tian fly up and immediately knelt down, kowtowing while saying in extreme fear, "This humble one failed to recognize a great man and offended an Immortal. I hope the Immortal forgives me. I know I was wrong and will never dare to commit illegal acts again, please spare my life..." Some were superstitious, but the dual-wielding hijacker on the plane was not. He raised his daggers, ready to chop Lin Tian''s head off. But just as he showed himself, Wang Ying pulled the trigger. The bullet entered his brow, and his body fell directly from the plane. Lin Tian grabbed the plane''s wheel with one hand, swung his body, and dove into the cabin. The head hijacker was bewildered. He pointed his gun at Zhang Shuo''s temple, trembling as he said, "Don''t come closer, or I''ll kill him." Lin Tian didn''t dare to make a move. He saw that the plane''s pilot was wearing casual clothes and guessed that the pilot must be Zhang Shuo''s man, who was being controlled by the hijackers to fly the plane. He exchanged a glance with the pilot and immediately had an idea. Lin Tian said to the hijacker, "Don''t panic. As long as you don''t hurt Mr. Zhang, we can talk about anything. Just don''t agitate him. If the plane shakes and you both fall out, that would be terrible." He deliberately emphasized the words "if the plane shakes" to see if the pilot would catch his drift. The hijacker frantically shouted, "Get down, get down now. As long as you do, I won''t hurt him..." It turned out that the pilot, being exceptionally chosen among millions, was intelligent enough to quickly grasp what Lin Tian meant. Before the hijacker could finish his sentence, the plane rocked violently, slamming the hijacker against the aircraft wall. The hijacker was knocked senseless, and his grip on the gun loosened. Lin Tian swiftly moved forward, raised his gun, and fatally shot him. The hijackers on the ground had all been killed by Wang Ying. The plane slowly landed, and Lin Tian helped Zhang Shuo down. Zhang Shuo''s brother, Zhang He, came forward and immediately knelt down before Lin Tian, kowtowing and saying, "I didn''t realize your prowess earlier and offended you. Yet you saved my brother selflessly, acting with great magnanimity. I am deeply ashamed. The grace of saving my brother, I will never forget!" Zhang He was now extremely scared, his heart rate shot up to over a hundred, thinking back to what he had just said to Lin Tian, he shuddered, fearful that Lin Tian would get angry and act against him. Lin Tian had no time to linger. He directly said to Zhang Shuo, "A friend of mine is in trouble and urgently needs my help. My friend is in Tianchuan CityI need to borrow your plane!" Zhang Shuo, still shaken from the recent scare, was speechless for a while. His son, Zhang Yue, quickly stepped forward and said, "Immortal, feel free to use the plane. But could you teach me a couple of tricks? Maybe how to breathe fire or fly, or if you know how to turn invisible, teach me that too!" Lin Tian, along with Wang Ying, got on the plane and nonchalantly replied, "I''ll teach you when I get back if I have time." Amidst all the admiration and awe, Lin Tian left on the plane. Just after boarding, the ''Taotie System'' voiced, "Lin Tian has just earned two more Supernatural Points for saving lives and killing the hijackers, making a total of three Supernatural Points now." Since planes are faster than cars, it took only half an hour to arrive at Tianchuan City. Lin Tian called Shen Yiran. "Hello, I''ve reached Tianchuan City. Where is your sister?" The phone was filled with noise, very chaotic. Hearing Lin Tian''s voice, Shen Yiran, grasping at straws, spoke through sobs, "Lin Tian, please come quickly. My sister is on the rooftop of the International Trade Building, planning to jump." "What?" Lin Tian exclaimed in shock, quickly hanging up and shouting at the pilot, "Head to the International Trade Building!" ..., ... At the edge of the International Trade Building, a crying girl stoodit was Shen Mengyi. In front of her stood Shen Yiran and her mother, Mu Wanqing. Shen Yiran sobbed and pleaded, "Sister, don''t do anything foolish. I''ll go beg dad to stop forcing you right now." Mu Wanqing also pleaded through tears, "Yiran, come down. Mom promises you, I won''t let you marry into the Zhang Family. I will persuade your dad. Do you believe mom, please?" Behind Mu Wanqing, more than a dozen bodyguards from the Wang Family stood. They were originally there to capture Shen Yiran to bring her to the Zhang Family. Unexpectedly, they let Shen Yiran escape to the rooftop. Although Shen Mengyi stood on the edge of the rooftop, from the bodyguards'' view, she was just posturing to scare them. They didn''t believe that a frail girl would dare to jump from the hundred-story building. "Shen Yiran, stop pretending. Just come down. You don''t dare to jump. Sooner or later, we''ll catch you to be the Wang Family''s young master''s bride." Chapter 460 - 432: Jumping Off a Building Shen Yiran knew his sister''s temperament well; he feared that if the Wang Family''s bodyguards kept talking, his sister would truly leap from the building. Shen Yiran, crying, rushed to the bodyguards'' side and shouted loudly, "Shut up, all of you, shut up!" The bodyguards did not care for Shen Yiran at all. With a wave of his hand, one of them slapped Shen Yiran hard, sending him sitting down on the ground. "You little witch, don''t push me. If you dare to mess with our affairs again, I''ll kill you. Didn''t you say your sister would jump? Has she jumped? Her jumping would only scare you, not me." After the bodyguard finished speaking, he turned his head and shouted to Shen Mengyi, "Go on then, jump! I dare you to jump!" Shen Mengyi looked at the bodyguards gesticulating and left behind tears of despair. She stared at her crying mother and sister and said softly, "I''m sorry." She turned her head, standing on the steps of the hundred-story building with not a trace of fear. Pressured by her father and the Wang Family, she preferred death to submission. She had lost all hope in life. If there was anything in this world she still longed for, it was only Lin Tian. Shen Mengyi said tearfully, "Lin Tian, I like you. The greatest regret of my life is that I never told you these words. If there is an afterlife, I will bravely tell you those three words." "I love you!" Shen Mengyi, in utter despair, looked towards Wu''an City one last time, then her body tilted, and she leaped from the high-rise. "Sister!" "Yiran!" Mu Wanqing and Shen Yiran rushed over together, watching Shen Mengyi''s body fall, tears streaming down like rain. Her very own sister, her own flesh and blood, a living being in the prime of her youth, at the most beautiful beginning of her life, just vanished before their eyes. It was all due to the accursed marriage arrangement, all due to the damned Wang Family; they were the ones who had driven their kin to her death. They were filled with regret, hating their own cowardice, wondering why they had not stood by Shen Mengyi''s side when she needed them the most. Family, rubbish; property, rubbish. Everything paled in significance in front of their loved one. Why hadn''t they realized this sooner? Why did they only understand this simple truth after their loved one was gone? If they had another chance, they would certainly stand by Shen Mengyi when she was under pressure. The family''s assets could be forsaken, but not the life of their daughter. But could Shen Mengyi''s life be brought back? Is there anywhere to buy a pill for regret? Could they really have another chance? The answer was: Yes! Because Lin Tian was there. Then yes! At the very moment Shen Mengyi jumped, a plane happened to fly by in the distance. Lin Tian saw Shen Mengyi leaping from the hundred-story building, and he immediately activated his Flight Technique. His superpower energy boiled within him, and his body rocketed out like a missile. Lin Tian felt relieved, grateful that Shen Mengyi had chosen a hundred-story building to jump from. If she had chosen a twenty or thirty-story building, even Lin Tian might have been powerless to help. As Shen Mengyi reached the fifth floor in her descent, Lin Tian finally caught up to her, wrapping his arms around her delicate frame. Shen Mengyi trembled all over as a wave of warmth spread through her body, which carried with it the scent of a mature man. Opening her eyes, she saw a handsome profile, a face she knew all too well. "Lin Tian, is it you?" asked Shen Mengyi with surprise and joy. "It was me, if not for me, by now you would have turned into a pile of meat." Lin Tian said somewhat angrily. He found suicide very objectionable, believing that it is the most inept form of behavior, which not only fails to solve any problems but also brings pain to family members and suffering to loved ones. "It''s really you? I''m not dreaming, am I?" Shen Mengyi said, her face filled with confusion. She had not informed Lin Tian, and she remembered that Lin Tian was still in Wu''an City. Wu''an City and Tianchuan City were so far apart; how had Lin Tian suddenly appeared here? Lin Tian smacked her bottom hard and asked, "Does it hurt? If it hurts, then it''s not a dream!" Shen Mengyi, shaken up by Lin Tian''s smack, responded excitedly, "Lin Tian, it''s really you; I''m not dreaming." The next moment, she mustered her courage, pursed her lips, and kissed Lin Tian right on the mouth. Lin Tian was taken aback by Shen Mengyi''s kiss, but the next moment, he began to enjoy the sensation, cherishing the moment. Lin Tian flying in the sky had already attracted a lot of attention, and with the kiss, some of the onlookers who didn''t know what was going on thought it was a marriage proposal and started to cheer enthusiastically. "Way to go, young man!" Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Buddy, I''m envious of you, such a cool way to propose!" "My love, I want a proposal like this too!" , . The pair continued kissing, and the shouting, hooting, and applause of the crowd around them never stopped. It''s hard to say how much time passed before Mu Wanqing and Shen Yiran, rushed over. Initially, they had come to retrieve Shen Mengyi''s body, but instead, they found the happy scene of her and Lin Tian kissing. Seeing this, they hugged each other and wept together; these were tears of joy. Although they had no idea how Lin Tian had saved Shen Mengyi, the sight of their daughter alive was all that mattered to them. Having experienced the pain of separation and the threat of death, they knew that being alive was more important than anything else. Following close behind were the Wang Family''s bodyguards. They had been stunned to see Shen Mengyi jump off the building. Wang Zhenchuan had tasked them with bringing Shen Mengyi to the Wang Family, but instead, they had driven her to attempt suicide. They were at a loss, yet fortunately, someone had saved her. They broke out in a cold sweat from the scare. Now, all they wanted was to quickly complete their task, take Shen Mengyi to the Wang Family, and get their reward. The leader shouted, "Shen Mengyi is the Wang Family''s daughter-in-law; you''re not allowed to kiss her, let go of her mouth!" While he said this, he tried to snatch Shen Mengyi away. Lin Tian asked Shen Mengyi, "Was it him who drove you to jump off the building?" "Mm!" Shen Mengyi nodded lightly. Shen Yiran, feeling aggrieved, said from the side, "He also slapped me, and my face still hurts now!" The next moment, a crisp sound resonated all around. Lin Tian raised his hand and slapped him across the face, saying, "Apologize." The man was sent flying over two meters by Lin Tian''s slap, one side of his face was bloody and mangled, almost all his teeth knocked out. Seeing their leader hit, the remaining bodyguards charged together. Lin Tian shouted angrily and lashed out. Ten seconds later, every one of them lay on the ground, howling in pain, their faces clutched in their hands, teeth scattered on the ground. Lin Tian approached the lead bodyguard once more, shattered his arm with a stomp, and said, "Apologize." The bodyguard was too busy howling in agony to seem to hear Lin Tian''s words. Lin Tian then delivered three more kicks, breaking all his limbs. The domineering presence of Lin Tian overawed him, and he forgot the pain, whispering in a tremulous voice. "I... I was wrong!" Straight after, he fell into unconsciousness. Chapter 461 - 433: Bitter Battle All of Wang Family''s bodyguards had been bloodily taught a lesson by Lin Tian, which shocked the onlookers around; they had thought Lin Tian was proposing and were expecting to witness a beautiful love story, but when Lin Tian broke the limbs of the bodyguards and made them search the ground for their teeth, they realized this was no love storyit was a horror film. Even though Shen Mengyi, Shen Yiran, and Mu Wanqing deeply despised the Wang Family''s bodyguards, when Lin Tian broke their limbs, all three women couldn''t help but show a hint of pity; being women, they couldn''t bear such a bloody sight. Lin Tian didn''t mind, took Shen Mengyi''s hand, and said, "Come, let''s find your father. I want to see just how hard your father''s heart is, to disregard even his own daughter''s life for the sake of the family estate." Shen Mengyi nodded happily, feeling that with Lin Tian by her side, she had everythingno matter how tricky the situation, Lin Tian would solve it for her. Lin Tian had only taken a few steps with Shen Mengyi when a strong gust of wind attacked from behind him. Alarmed, he felt an immense threat. Without time to turn his head, he pushed Shen Mengyi forcefully more than five meters away, and immediately after, his Ability Source surged and roared, unleashing the full force of fifty-four Ox Powers, accompanied by a sky-shaking roar, as if he was opening the heavens and parting the earth. Their two fists collided fiercely, emitting a metallic clang. People not far away heard the loud noise and thought there had been a car crash! "So strong!" exclaimed Lin Tian. He had attacked with all his might but was still forced back, slightly inferior to his opponent, who was undoubtedly a half-step Mirror Breaking powerhouse. Lin Tian observed the man: a middle-aged man in his forties, with brows sharp as swords and a body exuding a chilling murderous air, akin to a war god stepping out from the battlefield, truly a formidable opponent. He asked, "Who are you, and why are you trying to kill me!" "I came here today not intending to kill you, but to take Shen Mengyi away. However, if you dare to stand in my way, I wouldn''t mind adding another soul to my subordinates!" After hearing this, Lin Tian stood in the middle of the road, blocking Shen Mengyi, showing no intention of stepping aside. "You''re seeking death!" He softly uttered three words, his feet stomping the ground, shattering the cement pavement beneath. He shot forward like an arrow, aiming a punch diagonally at Lin Tian. Lin Tian exhaled a turbid breath and thought to himself, "This punch, hard to block!" He threw a right fist, applying the Third Level of Ox Power Technique, fifty heads of brute force reinforced by Neural Response Speed Ability, all his might concentrated in one punch, and with his left hand, an enormous Fireball soared, meeting the force of the punch. Boom! Boom! Boom! Three thunderous sounds resounded; Lin Tian used all his techniques, displaying his strongest moves, but was still repelled by a punch. Lin Tian was a Mirror Breaking powerhouse, the middle-aged powerhouse was a half-step Mirror Breaking powerhouse, being half a rank superior, which made a world of difference. However, Lin Tian''s three superpowers should not be underestimated; the middle-aged powerhouse was also injured by Lin Tian albeit slightly, shocked for a moment, but he was less injured relative to Lin Tian. Lin Tian shouted to the others, "I''ll hold him off, you all run!" Mu Wanqing and Shen Yiran could see the situation clearly and wanted to flee, but Shen Yiran''s stubbornness kicked in. She refused to leave, declaring that Lin Tian was in this predicament because of her, and she wanted to stay with him through life and death. She thought she was being loyal and loving toward Lin Tian, not realizing that this was placing Lin Tian in a desperate situation. If it were just Lin Tian, without any worries, he would always find a way out, but now with the burden of Shen Mengyi and the others, Lin Tian had no choice but to fight to the death! "Fight!" Lin Tian shouted, his voice thundering, resonating a kilometer away. "Roar!" The middle-aged powerhouse suddenly moved, stomping the ground again, his body shooting toward Lin Tian like a meteor. The speed was astonishing, rivalling that of a world champion in a hundred-meter sprint. In the blink of an eye, he charged in front of Lin Tian, his left fist shielding his chest and guarding vital areas like his heart, while his right fist, with the force of thunder, fiercely smashed toward Lin Tian''s temple. The explosive power of this punch was extremely strong, no less than the strength of Lin Tian''s fifty wild oxen, and if it hit, his head would burst open like a watermelon. Moreover, his left hand was defensive, and his right hand offensive, leaving no flaws exposed; even a warrior a half step into the Mirror Breaking realm would have had to avoid the edge temporarily under such circumstances. However, Lin Tian had no intention of dodging; faced with such a powerful opponent, his fighting spirit soared because the three women behind him still needed his protection. His eyes bulging, he raised his fists simultaneously as the middle-aged warrior''s punch came crashing down, directly meeting it head-on. Bang! The two fists collided once again, producing a muffled sound. Lin Tian felt as if his fist had been struck by a hammer, a piercing pain shooting through it, and he staggered backwards several steps before he could barely stabilize his body. "Again!" From Lin Tian''s mouth came a low roar, launching an attack like a tidal wave toward the middle-aged warrior. Hook punch! Straight punch! Side kick! Splitting leg! He attacked the middle-aged warrior as if he were insane. A series of attacks under Lin Tian''s execution grew even stronger, but the middle-aged warrior showed no mercy! Nail to nail, no giving way! Lin Tian threw punches, and so did he; Lin Tian kicked, and so did he, all with hard-hitting moves. Sounds of muscle clashing with bone came from the scene, somewhat bone-chilling to hear! Moments later, Lin Tian, fueled by fervor, had already broken out in a cold sweat on his forehead; with every collision, he felt as though a hammer had struck him, bringing a piercing pain. He gritted his teeth and bore with it, like a tireless war machine, repeatedly pushed back, rushing forward time after time. Within three minutes, the two clashed hundreds of times, and Lin Tian''s fists, legs, and feet were already covered in blood, the fresh blood continuously flowing from the wounds, a ghastly sight. "Admirable courage, passable strength, if you had reached a half-step into Mirror Breaking cultivation, I definitely wouldn''t stand a chance against you, but now, you can''t stop me!" After the middle-aged warrior finished speaking, he launched a punch, Lin Tian attempted to block with all his might, but was still sent flying by the punch, spitting several mouthfuls of blood and crashing backward over ten meters. "Die!" The middle-aged warrior shouted loudly, ready to end Lin Tian''s life with a punch. At the crucial moment, Shen Mengyi suddenly rushed out, standing in front of Lin Tian. "If you want to kill him, kill me first!" Shen Mengyi shouted courageously, Lin Tian was in this predicament because he was protecting her, and she was willing to live and die with Lin Tian. The middle-aged warrior''s orders were to take Shen Mengyi away, not that he couldn''t kill her, so he held back, moved Shen Mengyi aside, and launched another punch to kill Lin Tian. Watching this massive fist coming toward him, Lin Tian asked himself. "Is this really how I am going to die?" Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 462 - 434 Heart Attack "Am I really going to die like this?" The mid-aged powerhouse''s fist drew ever closer, the draft from its motion whipped Lin Tian''s hair wildly. As the fist descended toward him, he was powerless to stop it. "Lin Tian!" Shen Mengyi shouted. Lin Tian had saved her, but now he was about to die for herhow could she accept this? The bell of death seemed already to have tolled, and a smug smile spread across the mid-aged man''s face. However, just then, a miracle happened. The mid-aged powerhouse felt an aura of lethal intent. Looking up, he saw a cold bullet hurtling directly toward him. He faced a dilemma: advancing could kill Lin Tian but at the cost of his own severe injury or even death. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Retreating, he could dodge the bullet, but Lin Tian would elude his grasp. After a brief hesitation, he made his choiceretreat. After all, nothing was more important than his own life! The mid-aged powerhouse pulled back his fist and swiftly retreated three steps. The bullet grazed his cheek, sending a chill to his core. "Wang Ying!" Lin Tian exclaimed joyously. It must have been Wang Ying who had saved him. Just now, on the plane, Lin Tian, who knew the Flight Technique, had taken the lead and flown out. Wang Ying, not knowing the Flight Technique, waited until the plane landed on the rooftop. Seeing Lin Tian locked in combat with the mid-aged man, Wang Ying grew anxious to help. However, the crowd around them hindered his line of sight. Fearing a stray shot, he had not dared to shoot, but now most people had fled in terror, and Wang Ying finally saw his chance to fire. Realizing he was being ambushed, the mid-aged man steeled himself to eliminate his attacker. His gaze swept across a radius of three hundred meters, but he spotted no suspicious figures. Enraged and still keeping watch, he charged at Lin Tian once more. He lunged forward in a dash, aiming a punch at Lin Tian. By the time he was ten meters away, another bullet flew at him, forcing him to retreat again. After several attempts, every time he tried to kill Lin Tian, a bullet would fly at him. Eventually, he gave up but managed to capture Shen Mengyi and took her away. Lin Tian was helpless and could only watch as the mid-aged man kidnapped Shen Mengyi. After the mid-aged man left, Lin Tian quickly drank a healing potion, which significantly alleviated his injuries. Soon after, Wang Ying hurried over, anxiously asking, "Brother Tian, how are you?" Lin Tian shook his head and said, "I''m fine, it''s just a flesh wound." Wang Ying expressed his remorse, "Brother Tian, I''m useless. He''s too strong; my bullets couldn''t hurt him. I could only protect you, but that girl was taken, and there was nothing I could do." Lin Tian consoled him, "It''s okay, I was helpless against him as well, let alone you." Then Mu Wanqing and Shen Yiran came running over, and seeing that Lin Tian was okay, they finally felt relieved. The four of them discussed briefly and decided to head back to the Shen Family''s home to plan their next move. No sooner had the four settled into the car than the Taotie System announced, "For saving Shen Mengyi, reward: two Supernatural Points. For the hard-fought battle against a half-step Mirror Strength master, though ultimately defeated, commendable bravery displayed, reward: one Supernatural Point." Lin Tian''s heart had been heavy, but hearing this news brought a hint of joy; after this great ordeal, he had gained three more Supernatural Points, bringing his total to six. ..., .... Four people arrived at the Shen Family home. Mu Wanqing and Shen Yiran stormed in. This forced marriage was half the fault of Shen Zhe. Under pressure from the Wang Family and in order to protect his family''s properties, Shen Zhe felt he had no choice but to agree to the Wang Family''s demands. Mengyi had just jumped off a building. Had it not been for Lin Tian saving her at the crucial moment, Mengyi would have died. Mu Wanqing blamed Shen Zhe for this. Looking at Mu Wanqing''s demeanor, there was not a trace of a marital relationship between them. Clearly, they were like enemies. Mu Wanqing was very beautiful, gentle, and kind, but now, she grabbed Shen Zhe by the collar and yelled loudly. "Shen Zhe, the family''s business, the Shen Family''s money, is it really that important to you?" "What have you lived your whole life for? Just for money?" Shen Zhe was also a bit angry. He didn''t know why Mu Wanqing was so furious today. He broke free and shouted. "What do you know? Our Shen Family has been wealthy and prestigious since the Kangxi Era, a noble family through seven generations. I am guarding the legacy left by my ancestors. Making sacrifices is necessary. Moreover, what''s wrong with our daughter marrying into the Wang Family? They are also wealthy. Wherever our daughter goes, she will live in luxury, becoming a young mistress of the Wang Family. I''m just finding her a suitable family. What did I do wrong?" Mu Wanqing pointed at Shen Zhe and said, "The Shen Family is a noble family, I ask you, is your daughter''s life more important, or your family''s properties? Let me tell you, the daughter jumped from a hundred-story building because of the forced marriage; you killed her." Mu Wanqing intentionally scared him. Shen Zhe, just a moment ago self-righteous, turned pale when hearing Mengyi had jumped from a hundred-story building, his lips twitched, and he incredulously asked, "What... what... my daughter jumped off a building?" "Yes, sister jumped off." Shen Yiran emphasized from the side, harboring resentment towards Shen Zhe, joining Mu Wanqing in frightening him. Shen Zhe suddenly fell silent, stared at the sky, and remained quiet for three seconds, tears streaming down. Then he clutched his chest, coughed, seeming to struggle for breath, and collapsed onto a chair. Now, Mu Wanqing panicked. She had forgotten that Shen Zhe had a heart conditionit was a joke taken too far. She had been a bit angry, but she loved Shen Zhe, and if anything serious happened to him, she really couldn''t cope. "Call 120, fetch the heart pills, quick, hurry...!" Mu Wanqing yelled anxiously. Shen Yiran also panicked, hurriedly making a call. At that moment, Lin Tian stepped forward and said, "No need, I can save him." He took out a healing potion from the ''Taotie System'' and had Shen Zhe drink it, and after a while, Shen Zhe recovered. Mu Wanqing smiled, gratefully speaking, "Thank you, Lin Tian, not only did you save my daughter, but you also saved her, we Shen Family owe you two lives, I don''t know how to repay you." Lin Tian nonchalantly said, "I''m friends with Mengyi and Yiran, saving them is what I should do. Although I don''t agree with Uncle Shen''s actions, for the sake of your two daughters, I should help." Mu Wanqing, hearing this, smiled relievedly, praising Lin Tian for being sensible, looking good no matter how you see it. Shen Zhe, listening to Mu Wanqing and Lin Tian''s conversation, smiled with a trace of joy and asked, "Mengyi didn''t die, Lin Tian saved her." Lin Tian nodded. Shen Zhe finally smiled, then suddenly stood up, pushed Mu Wanqing away, and roared loudly, "My daughter isn''t dead and you fucking didn''t tell me sooner! You fucking bitch!" Chapter 463 - 435 Lin Tian Arrives "My daughter isn''t dead and you fucking didn''t tell me sooner?" Shen Zhe shouted. These words from Shen Zhe stunned Mu Wanqing and Shen Yiran, for in all those years, Mu Wanqing had hardly heard Shen Zhe swear even once, and Shen Yiran had never heard it at all. Even Lin Tian laughed. Right now, Shen Zhe was dressed in a shirt and tie, with leather shoes on his feet, and a cup of fine red wine on the table. Such a distinguished gentleman uttering a curse like "fucking" seemed funny and interesting to Lin Tian. "Why the hell are you shouting!" Mu Wanqing also yelled, "Our daughter is now captured by the Wang Family. That Wang Zhenchuan is a pervert, a spoiled scion. If he did anything to our daughter, she definitely won''t keep living. If she does something foolish again, she won''t be as lucky as today!" When Shen Zhe heard that his daughter had been captured, he sighed deeply and said, "Although our Shen Family is wealthy, we are involved in legitimate business unlike the Wang Family who are involved in both legal and illegal activities. Rescuing our daughter from them will be extremely difficult!" "I can help you," Lin Tian stepped forward to say. Upon hearing this, Shen Zhe showed a glimmer of hope, yet his eyes quickly dimmed as he asked, "How can you help me?" Clearly, he didn''t believe in Lin Tian, as after all, the Wang Family was a major clan with both money and power, with countless people willing to die for them. He didn''t believe Lin Tian and his partner could shake such a powerful family''s stature. "Storm in! Snatch back Mengyi!" Lin Tian decisively uttered those seven words, simple yet resolute. "Impossible!" Shen Zhe rejected immediately, "The Wang Family has predicted you would try to save Shen Mengyi. They''ve hired a plethora of assassins, over a hundred, each with the strength of special forces. With just the two of you, going there would mean certain death!" "A hundred special forces can''t handle me, but I fear" Lin Tian said pensively, fearing the presence of a half-step Mirror Condensed or even stronger masters, like the middle-aged man who took Shen Mengyi away. Shen Zhe continued, "The Wang Family hasn''t just hired over a hundred experts; they''ve also enlisted two unparalleled masters. Those two, it''s said, can tear apart a fierce tiger with bare hands and explode a giant elephant with a single punch. They possess Divine Power of thousands of pounds, hardly human at all!" "Two masters, not one?" Lin Tian asked emphatically. Lin Tian had confirmed that the people Shen Zhe spoke of were undoubtedly the ones who kidnapped Shen Mengyi. However, he thought there was only one, not expecting there to be two! "Yes, two, I''m certain!" Shen Zhe nodded, very sure! Lin Tian fell into contemplation. If it were just one person, Wang Ying could hold one off with his divine rifle, and Lin Tian could handle the rest. But with two, Wang Ying could only hold one, leaving Lin Tian unable to contend with the other. Moreover, if over a hundred assassins attacked him, Lin Tian would undoubtedly die. After much thought, Lin Tian had to rely on the ''Taotie System''. He found an excuse to leave and sought a solitary place to ask the ''Taotie System'', "Can you get me to half-step Mirror Condensed?" "Possible," the ''Taotie System'' replied mechanically. "Really?" Lin Tian exclaimed, surprised. Who would have thought the ''Taotie System'' would say, "I can help you reach half-step Mirror Condensed, but you need enough Supernatural Points. To reach half-step Mirror Condensed, you need twenty Supernatural Points!" "Can you not breathe so heavily when you talk?" Lin Tian complained. The ''Taotie System'' said, "I have a bottle of ''Frenzy Potion'' here, worth six Supernatural Points, which can let you reach the cultivation of half-step Mirror Condensed for an hour. Remember, only one hour." "An hour, that''s enough!" Lin Tian was overjoyed and immediately exchanged six Supernatural Points for a Frenzy Potion. This kind of thing, Lin Tian had seen before. When he fought the ''Fierce Tiger'' of the Wang Family, the tiger had drunk a potion called ''Frenzy Potion,'' which instantly boosted his strength, truly an invaluable Precious Medicine. With the ''Frenzy Potion,'' Lin Tian felt confident. He found Shen Zhe and confidently said, "I''ve found a way to deal with the two unparalleled masters the Wang Family has hired. I''m going to the Wang Family right now to snatch back Shen Mengyi!" "Wait a moment." Mu Wanqing spoke up, then took Lin Tian''s hand and said, "This is our Shen Family''s matter. I didn''t expect to get you involved. No matter what, you must come back safely, or else, Auntie will be deeply worried!" "Hmm!" Lin Tian nodded solemnly, not being rash. He would ensure his own safety to return, otherwise, not only would he harm himself but also, Shen Mengyi. Lin Tian left with Wang Ying, their departure echoed by the encouraging voices of Shen Zhe, Mu Wanqing, and Shen Yiran behind them. "Lin Tian, go for it!" "Lin Tian, be careful and bring my daughter back!" "Lin Tian, save my sister!" , . As Lin Tian headed towards the Wang Family with everyone''s hopes, he got a car and asked Wang Ying, "This battle will be perilous, are you scared?" "If Brother Tian isn''t scared, neither am I!" Lin Tian asked again, "Regret following me?" "No regrets. If it weren''t for Brother Tian, I would have lost an eye by now and would never be able to hold a gun again. It was you, Brother Tian, who saved me and gave me such a great gun. Not only do I not regret it, but I also want to thank you!" Lin Tian patted Wang Ying on the shoulder and said, "Don''t worry, I will protect your safety to the greatest extent. Once we get to the Wang Family, find a hidden spot to hide, follow my signals, and at that time, you only need to help me hold off the person who hurt me today." "Okay!" Lin Tian nodded in agreement. As the car approached the Wang Family, Lin Tian got out and Wang Ying found a place to hide. Subsequently, Lin Tian walked step by step towards the gate. Upon seeing Lin Tian, the security guards at the gate panicked immediately, they quickly retreated and whispered, "Quick, go tell young master Wang that Lin Tian is here." Leaving two guards to keep watching Lin Tian, the rest hurried back to report to Wang Zhenchuan. ..., ... At that moment, inside a small villa, Shen Mengyi''s hands were tied behind her back, and Wang Zhenchuan, with lecherous eyes, was staring at Shen Mengyi, intending to violate her. "Wang Zhenchuan, don''t come any closer. If you do, I''ll run into the wall!" Shen Mengyi said fearfully, staring at Wang Zhenchuan as she retreated step by step. Wang Zhenchuan smirked lewdly and said, "I''ve been prepared for that move. The walls are all padded with quilts. Go ahead and bump; I guarantee you won''t die instantly. If you get knocked out, you''ll be lying on the bed, at my mercy, allowing me to unlock more positions." "You''re shameless." Shen Mengyi shouted, looking around at the walls, indeed wrapped in quilts, it seemed like Wang Zhenchuan had premeditated this for a long time. "Lin Tian, where are you, please come and save me, save me...!" Shen Mengyi had no choice but to pin her hopes on Lin Tian, but could Lin Tian really come? She had personally seen Lin Tian being nearly beaten to death by a middle-aged powerhouse, and if not for someone else''s help, Lin Tian would have been dead by now. Given that Lin Tian couldn''t even defeat a middle-aged powerhouse, let alone in the Wang Family''s stronghold, a gathering place of the strong, could he truly break in? Although she was shouting for Lin Tian, she didn''t hold any hope at all. She knew Lin Tian also must desperately want to save her, but with only two people, his power was too insignificant to confront the vast Wang Family. Looking at Wang Zhenchuan''s evil smile, Shen Mengyi felt a mix of sorrow and anger. She was even beginning to resent Lin Tian for saving her. Rather than being defiled by the beast Wang Zhenchuan, she would rather be dead; but now, even though she desired death, reality was so merciless! Wang Zhenchuan quickly took off his shirt, revealing his disgusting chest hair, and lunged at Shen Mengyi excitedly, saying, "Come here, baby, make me feel good!" Shen Mengyi screamed and quickly dodged, but with her hands tied, she lost her balance and, not paying attention, fell to the ground. "Lin Tian, hurry up, come save me...!" She knew Lin Tian wouldn''t come again, but still couldn''t help calling out, now only hoping for a miracle. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wang Zhenchuan smirked wickedly and said, "I didn''t expect you to be such a spicy girl. Just give in to me. If Lin Tian knows what''s good for him, he won''t come. If he does, even better, I have strong men waiting for him, and if he dares to come, he will undoubtedly die." Immediately after, Wang Zhenchuan lunged at Shen Mengyi again. Unable to escape, Shen Mengyi, filled with raging anger, kicked out. She was wearing high heels, and her kick was fierce. Wang Zhenchuan wasn''t paying attention and Shen Mengyi managed to kick him right in the groin. Wang Zhenchuan let out a scream like a pig being slaughtered, his facial features twisted in pain. The feeling, let alone how exhilarating it must have been, he would remember it for a lifetime. It took over a minute for Wang Zhenchuan to recover, and he was irrepressibly angry. Glaring with fierce eyes, he stepped forward, raised his hand, and harshly slapped Shen Mengyi twice. Blood appeared at the corners of Shen Mengyi''s mouth from his blows. "You bitch. You don''t drink a toast only to drink a forfeit. Today, I''ll force myself on you, and see what you can do. I will make you wish you were dead!" Wang Zhenchuan stepped forward, one hand clutching Shen Mengyi''s throat, and his other hand violently ripped open her outer clothes. A tearing sound was heard, and large patches of Shen Mengyi''s pale skin were exposed. "The skin is **** smooth, today, I must feast to my heart''s content!" Stimulated by Shen Mengyi''s pale skin, Wang Zhenchuan had already lost his sanity, now he could no longer be called human, not even a beast. "Lin Tian, come and save me, save me...!" Shen Mengyi''s tears poured down as she screamed hopelessly; she was a woman and couldn''t resist at all against Wang Zhenchuan. "Lin Tian won''t come. Just give in to me, babe!" As Wang Zhenchuan spoke, his big hands moved again, attempting to strip off Shen Mengyi''s underwear. At that moment, the guard who had come to report shouted, "Young master Wang, Lin Tian is here, you better check it out!" "What, Lin Tian is here!" Wang Zhenchuan immediately lost interest, murmuring doubtfully to himself. "Really, Lin Tian is really here!" Hope flickered in Shen Mengyi''s eyes. Chapter 464 - 436 Death to Those Who Obstruct Me "He really did, Lin Tian is really here!" Shen Mengyi''s heart swelled with joy, but a trace of worry quickly surfaced on her lips. This was the Wang Family''s stronghold, teeming with assassins and guarded by powerful figures. Lin Tian, could he really handle it? She had already caused Lin Tian to nearly die once, and now, she didn''t want to burden him again. An inexplicable thought crossed her mind, she hoped that Lin Tian would leave this place and not care about her. Shen Mengyi was torn. When Lin Tian wasn''t there, she hoped he would appear and be her savior, but now that he was truly here, she wished he would leave, fearing for his safety. Wang Zhenchuan released Shen Mengyi and quickly got dressed, asking, "Lin Tian is here, how many people did he bring with him?" The security guards hadn''t seen Wang Ying and answered truthfully, "Lin Tian came alone." "Alone?" Wang Zhenchuan wondered doubtfully. Was he not eager to live, daring to come here by himself? Could it be he still had a final trump card? But after giving it some thought, Wang Zhenchuan was relieved. What kind of trump card could Lin Tian have? His daring to come alone was probably just an attempt to rescue Shen Mengyi. Such a rash and ignorant move from the young fool. Wang Zhenchuan said, "Gather all the hands and come with me to take a look." Then, he turned to Shen Mengyi and added, "Wait for me to kill Lin Tian, then I''ll come back and deal with you!" Shen Mengyi hastily covered her body with the tattered clothes and clenched her fist, exclaiming, "Lin Tian, you''ve got to keep your strength up!" ..., ... At the Wang Family''s gate, Lin Tian stood alone in front of the closed doors that were locked tight. Inside, two jittery security guards yelled, "Lin Tian, you... you''re not allowed in, be... be sensible and get... get out of here... immediately!" The menacing words taught by Wang Zhenchuan seemed somewhat comedic coming from the guards'' mouths; it sounded more like pleading, like bargaining! Lin Tian knew that these two guards were just there for the paycheck and only dared to threaten him because they were coerced by Wang Zhenchuan; he didn''t take it out on them. He clenched his right fist, focusing the strength of fifty-four wild bulls into a single punch, and with a mighty yell, he struck! "Burst!" Then, he punched out directly at the hefty iron gate and with a piercing boom, the massive gate shattered under Lin Tian''s fist and then loudly crashed to the ground. Stepping over the iron gate, Lin Tian walked in, step by step. As for the two guards, they trembled so violently that they used every ounce of their strength to flee from the Wang Family compound. Lin Tian walked towards the courtyard''s center, vaguely discerning the assassins lurking in the shadows, their hands clutching knives and guns. Lin Tian was not frightened in the least and stood in the middle of the courtyard, shouting loudly. "Hand over Shen Mengyi, or I will annihilate your Wang Family." "Clap, clap, clap...!" No sooner had Lin Tian finished shouting than a sound of applause came from inside. It was Wang Zhenchuan, emerging with a group of assassins. Wang Zhenchuan sneered, "You talk of annihilating our Wang Family as if it were easy. Aren''t you afraid of straining your tongue with your big words? What do you take the Wang Family for, soft persimmons to be pinched whenever you please?" "Indeed, who do you think you are!" A man with a monkey-like face and pointed chin stood out from behind Wang Zhenchuan. He was a schoolmate of Wang Zhenchuan''s, with an average family background, and was good at flattery and bootlicking. He always took very good care of Wang Zhenchuan, who had rewarded him handsomely over the years. Seeing Wang Zhenchuan reprimand Lin Tian and taking advantage of the fact that Lin Tian was alone, he too started to berate Lin Tian alongside Wang Zhenchuan. "You''re alone and yet dare to boast about slaughtering the esteemed Wang Family. In life, I am a man of the Wang Family; in death, I will be its ghost. If you want to slaughter the Wang Family, you''ll have to kill me first. I''m right here; come on, kill me, kill me, hahaha...!" Having said that, he glanced over at Wang Zhenchuan, who nodded his approval with satisfaction. His heart swelled with joy, thinking about how Wang Zhenchuan would surely reward him with money to spend that night. Upon seeing this sort of person, Lin Tian felt extreme contempt. Lin Tian pointed a finger at him and uttered a single word. "Kill!" "What, kill me? Hahaha..., Young Master Wang, did you hear that? He said he wants to kill...!" Before he could finish speaking, a bullet flew out from nowhere and struck him right between the eyes. His head burst open on the spot, spraying brain matter all over Wang Zhenchuan. Wang Zhenchuan shuddered with fear and immediately ran to hide behind a stone column. Then he yelled at the security guard who had just reported the news, "Where the hell are your eyes? Didn''t you say he has no backup? If he has no backup, where did that bullet come from?" That security guard''s face turned ashen from the scolding, and he said innocently, "I didn''t see it, did I?" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wang Zhenchuan no longer dared to show off and act tough. Watching Lin Tian confront the danger fearlessly, he commanded more than a hundred assassins. "Attack together, kill him! Whoever kills him will get a reward of one million each, and the person who brings me his head will get fifty million!" The saying that money can make a ghost grind a mill is an eternal truth; Wang Zhenchuan had money to burn, and he did so capriciously. The enormous profit drove the group of assassins mad. They were aware of a sniper lurking in the shadows, but they still charged out headlong. At this moment, it was all about luck, hoping the sniper wouldn''t take a fancy to their heads. To their surprise, Wang Ying didn''t fire a shot, because these men weren''t worth Wang Ying pulling the trigger. Lin Tian took a step forward, his foot shattering the cobblestone path. He then shouted loudly. "Those who block my path..." "Die!" As it turned out, Lin Tian''s four words didn''t make much of a difference, for the assassins, driven by money, had gone mad! The leader, a black man weighing over 200 pounds, likely American, wielded a meter-long broadsword and swung it at Lin Tian. His strength already set him apart as one of the stronger assassins, and he was known for striking as fast as lightning. But none of that mattered to Lin Tian. Lin Tian easily dodged the broadsword, and the next second, his fist had already made contact with the man''s jaw. Lin Tian pushed hard, sending the 200-pound giant flying over three meters high, his entire face crushed, dying a gruesome death! Lin Tian''s tiger-like prowess did not deter the remaining assassins. Five burly men charged at him, each wielding a 40-centimeter long knife, all striking at Lin Tian together. Lin Tian quickly picked up the broadsword from the ground, sweeping it horizontally with a sound that cut through the air. Before the five men could reach him, Lin Tian''s broadsword had already reached their throats. With one swing, five streams of blood sprayed out, and five heads rolled onto the ground like watermelons. One move, five men dead, their blood splattered over Lin Tian. At this moment, Lin Tian was like the Demon King himself. Even as the assassins grew insane with greed, they dared not easily make another move! Chapter 465 - 437: Bloodbath The scene at this point was somewhat comical: over a hundred people, each wielding a weapon, were eyeing Lin Tian threateningly as they surrounded him. Yet not a single one dared to step forward. Lin Tian wanted to take the initiative. Whichever direction he turned, the assassins there retreated, giving the impression that Lin Tian had seized the initiative. Although they outnumbered him, they were remarkably passive. Wang Zhenchuan was growing impatient behind him, cursing these useless assassins in his mind. Over a hundred men, and they couldn''t kill even one Lin Tian. These assassins had been hired temporarily, and to tell the truth, Wang Zhenchuan was a bit reluctant to offend them. With no other options, he had to resort to money! Wang Zhenchuan shouted, "Whoever kills Lin Tian will receive five million each, and the one who brings me Lin Tian''s head will get two hundred million!" This sum was several times what was initially proposed, spurring the group of assassins into a frenzied attack, ruthlessly charging towards Lin Tian with their weapons. Lin Tian hurled the great saber in his hand, the tremendous force piercing through the chests of three men in succession. Following that, Lin Tian clenched his right fistthe Ox Power Technique at the Third Leveland combined it with his enhanced Neural Response Speed to strike out, while his left hand formed a palm and released a massive Fireball. Flames soared high, and the force of his punch was mighty! Lin Tian unleashed all of his techniques, and in less than three minutes, corpses floated around his feet. The entire courtyard was permeated with the stench of blood, strewn with bodies, limbs, and blood everywhere. In just three minutes, more than half of the hundred-plus assassins were dead. Wang Zhenchuan trembled in fear, and the remaining assassins kept their distance from Lin Tian, not daring to approach him anymore. It seemed like Lin Tian had the upper hand, but that wasn''t quite the case. The twin top fighters from the Wang Family that Shen Zhe had mentioned hadn''t shown up yet. These two experts had not made a move, but their eyes closely monitored the surroundings. Their goal was to locate Wang Ying, who was supporting Lin Tian from behind. However, so far, Wang Ying had only fired one shot, and the gun was equipped with a silencer. The two of them had not noticed any trace of Wang Ying, so much so that Lin Tian was close to wiping out all the assassins, and they still had not made a move, wary of the concealed Wang Ying. Now, with the assassins nearly all dead, they had no choice but to take action. Two explosive shouts rang out, and the two formidable fighters emerged from hiding, both fists striking out, aiming for Lin Tian. What surprised Lin Tian was that these two experts looked exactly alikethey were twins. When they got within ten meters of Lin Tian, a bullet whizzed over. The two hastily dodged and landed on the ground, positioning themselves ten meters away from Lin Tian. One of them shouted angrily, "What kind of skill is it to hide in the dark and shoot? If you''re a man, come out and fight me one-on-one!" Lin Tian took a step forward and said, "You two are half-step Mirror Breaking experts picking on me, a mere Spiritualist. Aren''t you afraid it''ll make you the laughingstock if word gets out?" The other retorted, "Killing you is our ultimate goal, and we don''t mind the process." "So you''ve got some insight to recognize us as half-step Mirror Breaking fighters," one replied. "Just earlier, in our one-on-one duel, I nearly had you killed. Now with two of us against you, a mere Mirror Breaking ant, why not surrender quickly? Perhaps if you beg young master Zhang, he might spare your life." Lin Tian smirked, knowing that the decisive battle was upon him. Almost unconsciously, he swallowed a "Frenzy Potion" he had exchanged in the system, causing his blood to boil, his muscles to swell like powerful dragons, and his body to brim with boundless strength. His eyes glowed blood-red, his bones crackled, and an aggressive, lethal aura radiated from him as if he were a Demon King freshly emerged from Hell. The twins sensed Lin Tian''s abnormality, realizing this was bad, and attacked together, aiming to kill Lin Tian. Another bullet flew, and the one on the right quickly dodged. Once the two split up, Lin Tian charged forward. Though still at the Third Level of the Ox Power Technique, Lin Tian, having consumed the "Frenzy Potion," now possessed the strength of a half-step Mirror Breaking powerhouse, and his Ox Power Technique could unleash the force of seventy-two raging bulls. One twin was preoccupied with Wang Ying''s bullet, but the other twin raised a fist, using his strongest move in an attempt to kill Lin Tian. Lin Tian met the punch with a punch of his own, and the collision emitted a dull thud. Lin Tian stood firm like a pine tree, unfazed, but the middle-aged fighter was forced back several steps. The middle-aged fighter was shocked, his face spelling out four words. "How is this possible!" Only hours before, Lin Tian was at his mercy; in such a short time, how had Lin Tian become so strong? Could Lin Tian have also reached the level of half-step Mirror Breaking? Impossible. The middle-aged fighter recalled the twenty-three years it took him to progress from Mirror Breaking to half-step Mirror Breaking. Lin Tian didn''t look a day over twenty-three; it was unthinkable for him to have attained such power. The middle-aged fighter challenged, "Were you hiding your true strength this morning? Otherwise, how could you have become so strong?" Lin Tian didn''t answer him. He raised his fist and declared, "Within three punches, I will end your life!" Then, Lin Tian unleashed a punch, formidable as a Fierce Tiger imbued with supreme divine might. The middle-aged fighter raised his fist to block, but Lin Tian''s punch drove him back over ten meters, and a trickle of crimson blood appeared at the corner of his mouth. His brother, seeing the middle-aged fighter in distress, hurried to help, but a bullet from Wang Ying sent him recoiling, preventing him from getting anywhere near Lin Tian. Lin Tian sprang forward, bellowing, "The second punch!" After the first punch, the middle-aged fighter realized he was no match for Lin Tian; he quickly stimulated his Ability Source. "Invincible Shield!" Before the eyes of the middle-aged strongman, a black shield measuring three meters in height and two meters in width instantly appeared. The shield, formed from Ability Source, was ten times harder than the protective shields used by the army. Lin Tianyi''s punch landed on the protective shield, and the massive sound caused the eardrums of people nearby to tremble. Following that, countless dense cracks appeared on the "Invincible Shield," and, finally, with a bang, it shattered into pieces in the void. The middle-aged strongman spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying back more than ten meters, suffering severe injuries. "A broken shield and yet called invincible, I am embarrassed for you!" Lin Tianyi mocked as he swiftly stepped forward and threw another punch, ending his life. "Brother!" Another person shouted loudly. He was entangled by Wang Ying''s bullets and couldn''t come to the rescue, and had to watch his brother die before his very eyes. "To weed without removing the roots is to allow it to grow back with the spring breeze!" Lin Tian thought to himself, intending to move forward and kill him too, but knowing he was no match for Lin Tian, the man glared fiercely at Lin Tian before making a quick escape, disappearing in an instant. Wang Ying fired three shots, none of which managed to stop him, and as for Lin Tian, he was a step too late and couldn''t catch up at all. "An alive one escaped, future troubles are inevitable!" Lin Tian regretted inwardly. The two strongest fighters invited by the Wang Family were now either escaped or dead, with the remaining assassins scattering like birds and insects, fleeing cleanly from the scene. Only Wang Zhenchuan and a few of the Wang Family''s servants remained. Lin Tianyi walked step by step towards Wang Zhenchuan, dragged him out, and said, "Stand here honestly and don''t move, otherwise your legs will break." After speaking, Lin Tianyi left Wang Zhenchuan there by himself and went to look for Shen Mengyi. No sooner had Lin Tianyi''s silhouette faded than Wang Zhenchuan prepared to make a run for it, when a bullet came flying and broke his left leg. "Ah, it hurts...!" Wang Zhenchuan screamed, as if he were a pig being slaughtered. Lin Tianyi heard the scream but paid it no attention, just shook his head and chuckled. Five minutes later, Lin Tianyi found Shen Mengyi. She was now curled up in the corner, draped in rags, with her head lowered, shedding tears, looking pitifully vulnerable. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tianyi pushed open the door and asked, "Mengyi, how are you?" Startled by the sound of the door opening, Shen Mengyi trembled, but upon seeing it was Lin Tianyi, she immediately started to sob loudly, "Wuuu... Lin Tian, why did it take you so long, wuuu...". Lin Tianyi quickly hugged her and said, "I''m sorry, I arrived late." Now, with her body barely covered and nestled in Lin Tianyi''s embrace, on any normal day, Lin Tianyi would have taken the opportunity to take some liberties, but he was in no mood for that now. He quickly took off his own jacket and put it on Shen Mengyi, and, staring at her reddened cheeks, asked angrily, "Who did this, was it Wang Zhenchuan?" Shen Mengyi continued to weep and nodded her head. Lin Tianyi untied the ropes around her hands and took her hand, saying, "Let''s go, I''ll get your revenge!" They came to where Wang Zhenchuan was, lying in a pool of blood with a bullet in his left leg, grimacing and wailing in pain. Seeing Lin Tianyi, Wang Zhenchuan knew things were bad and pleaded through the excruciating pain. "Grandpa, grandpa, I was wrong, give me another chance, I won''t dare to do it again...!" Without a word, Lin Tianyi went up to him, grabbed his collar, lifted him, and slapped him twice. "For hitting Mengyi, I''ll make sure you pay it back tenfold!" "Slap, slap, slap, slap...!" Lin Tianyi slapped him ten times in quick succession, turning Wang Zhenchuan''s face beyond recognition, a bloody mush, like a ripe watermelon. Lin Tianyi wanted to continue slapping him but was stopped by Shen Mengyi, who said, "If you keep hitting him, he''s going to die, let him go. If he dies by your hand, the Wang Family will certainly cause trouble for our Shen Family." After hearing her words, Lin Tianyi tossed Wang Zhenchuan on the ground like a dead dog. He asked Shen Mengyi, "Are you satisfied now?" Shen Mengyi nodded her head with a bite of her teeth, clearly not yet pacified. Respecting Shen Mengyi''s wishes, yet not willing to let Wang Zhenchuan off so easily, Lin Tianyi decided, since he couldn''t kill him, it was time to leave the Wang Family without an heir! Lin Tianyi stomped down hard, directly on the groin area. The servants of the Wang Family shuddered at the sight; it looked excruciatingly painful. However, Wang Zhenchuan neither screamed nor cried out, just trembled all over. The ten or so slaps he had just received had left him completely numb, so that last kick was just a minor issue in comparison. Having meted out the deserved punishment, Lin Tianyi took Shen Mengyi''s hand and said, "Let''s go to your house." "Okay!" Shen Mengyi nodded happily, feeling extremely delighted. Chapter 466 - 438, The Thoughts of Three People The two of them walked hand in hand back to the Shen Family. As soon as they stepped through the doorway, Shen Yiran saw them and excitedly called out, "Dad, Mom, come quick, Sister''s back!" Shen Yiran ran towards Shen Mengyi like a child, joyously shouting, "Sister, you''ve finally come back, you''re finally safe, I was so worried about you!" The sisters hugged each other, and Shen Mengyi comforted her sister, "It''s my fault, I won''t do anything foolish ever again!" Mu Wanqing and Shen Zhe rushed over afterward. Seeing Shen Mengyi wearing Lin Tian''s clothes, Mu Wanqing knew that her daughter must have been wronged. With tears streaming down her face, Mu Wanqing said, "My daughter, Mommy has let you suffer. It''s Mommy''s fault." Shen Mengyi helped Mu Wanqing dry her tears and forced a smile, saying, "Mom, don''t cry, look, I''m all right, aren''t I?" "Yes, having our whole family together is the best outcome," Mu Wanqing said with tears still in her eyes. Seeing that Shen Mengyi had safely returned, Shen Zhe was very happy, but as part of the arranged marriage pressure, he felt somewhat guilty. He watched from behind for a while before he mustered up the courage to say, "My daughter, Dad had no choice but to give in, can you forgive me? I will never force you again. Your marriage will be up to you." Upon hearing this, Shen Mengyi smiled happily, and her heart finally settled. Shen Mengyi wasn''t afraid of difficulties or arranged marriage pressure; what she feared was being alone and unsupported, with no one standing by her side. That morning, the Wang Family had come to pressure her into marriage, and her father had likewise pressured her. Her mother, unable to stand up to her father, remained silent at the side. Only her sister stood with her, though unfortunately, her words carried little weight. Feeling that even her closest and most beloved parents were not supporting her made her feel abandoned by the whole world, which is why she chose to jump off a building. But the events of the past few hours, though harrowing with her own near-death experience at the Ghost Gate, turned out well. She now had the support of her parents, the company of her family, and she felt she was no longer alone and unsupported. Moreover, she had Lin Tian. Shen Mengyi approached her father Shen Zhe and noticed that he had grown white hairs. She said with tears, "Dad, it hasn''t been easy for you either, I know you''ve been doing it all for our family''s sake. But rest assured, I will work hard, and even if I don''t marry into the Wang Family, even without relying on the Wang Family''s power, I can still make the Shen Family''s business thrive!" "Good, good, good, Dad believes in you," Shen Zhe said, his tears flowing freely. After all, they were family. Once everything was out in the open, all problems were resolved. The person they all should be thanking was Lin Tian, so Shen Zhe made it a point to prepare a sumptuous meal and brought out his many years'' store of fine wine. Mu Wanqing, the lady of the Shen Family, personally poured the wine for Lin Tian, saying as she did so, "This is a fine wine that your father has treasured for over twenty years. He said he would wait to bring it out for his daughter''s wedding day. Today he''s so happy, he couldn''t resist bringing out this red wine." The speaker may be unintentional, but the listener takes it to heart! Like Shen Mengyi, Shen Yiran, and Lin Tian. Shen Mengyi''s face turned red as she thought, "What does Mom mean by saying this? This bottle of red wine is to be brought out when I get married, could it be that Mom is hinting, hinting that Lin Tian should become our Shen Family''s son-in-law." At this thought, Shen Mengyi bashfully lowered her head, yet her heart was filled with joy. To marry Lin Tian, she couldn''t wish for anything more! Shen Yiran thought to herself, "Mom''s words obviously had a deeper implication, could it be that Mom wants Lin Tian to be my sister''s boyfriend?" At this thought, Shen Yiran felt an inexplicable sourness in her heart, she, too, liked Lin Tian, only it seemed now that Mom preferred Lin Tian to be with her sister. Moreover, Shen Yiran had seen everything that had just happened; her sister truly liked Lin Tian, and Lin Tian almost died for her sister. They had experienced life and death together, a bond that would make them unforgettable to each other for a lifetime. When Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi had come in just now, Shen Yiran had personally seen the two holding hands. Originally, Shen Yiran had also wanted to fight for Lin Tian, but now it seemed that her sister and Lin Tian were a better match. "Forget it, I''ll let my sister have Lin Tian, a good man, and wish them happiness!" Shen Yiran silently thought to herself, however, her heart was in turmoil; giving up the person she loved and silently blessing them was something an ordinary person would find hard to do. Shen Yiran couldn''t control herself and shed tears of heartache; she quickly excused herself and ran out, sobbing bitterly. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian also detected an unusual meaning in Mu Wanqing''s words, and thought to himself, isn''t this clearly suggesting that I become the son-in-law of the Shen Family? But what should I do, what to do, what to do, I already have wives, both beautiful and endearing, and my main wife is still waiting for me to save her! In the end, Lin Tian made a difficult decision, regardless of what Mu Wanqing said or how Shen Mengyi pursued him, he would pretend to be oblivious to everything; his main task now was to first wake his main wife, as for the rest, he would deal with it later! The thoughts in the minds of these three people were rich in imagination, but honestly, they were all thinking too much; Mu Wanqing today was simply too happy, so much so that her speech had become incoherent. The meaning of her words just now was to express just how much the Shen Family appreciated Lin Tian, how incredibly happy they were today, and that they wanted Lin Tian to eat and drink well, nothing more, really! The art of conversation is indeed a profound study; an inadvertent remark from Mu Wanqing sparked different thoughts in three people''s minds. Shen Mengyi was the happiest, enjoying her meal the most, Lin Tian ate in a somewhat sloppy manner, sweating profusely, only Shen Yiran had the hardest time, having cried a spell and eating her meal with difficulty! Although the meal was a bit awkward for Lin Tian, he enjoyed the most honorable treatment. Shen Zhe offered toasts, Mu Wanqing poured wine, Shen Mengyi served dishes, and Shen Yiran played the role of encouraging him to eat more; even high officials from Tianchuan City probably couldn''t receive this level of treatment. After the meal and some idle chatting, Shen Zhe suggested that Shen Mengyi should go with Lin Tian to Wu''an City, in case the Wang Family came back to trouble her if she stayed in Tianchuan City. Everyone agreed, but Shen Mengyi was worried about her father; she feared that if the Wang Family couldn''t find her, they would make things difficult for her father. After this incident, Shen Zhe came to a realization, that nothing was more important than his own family. No longer caring about the family assets, not needing to rely on the Wang Family, with the foundation of the Shen Family, while they couldn''t defeat the Wang Family, they had more than enough to protect themselves. Chapter 467 - 439 Small Problems, Great Wisdom Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi, and Wang Ying embarked on their journey to Wu''an City. The return trip wasn''t as rushed. Shen Zhe had found a car, a Mercedes-Benz limousine, which was very spacious for the three of themthey could comfortably play the card game, "Fight the Landlord." Inside the car, Shen Mengyi was playing Mobile Ball Brawl, a game Lin Tian had never tried. He listened in and occasionally heard some curse words, dialects from all over the country; some of these curses were so unfamiliar that Lin Tian couldn''t understand them. However, there was one phrase he did understand. "Sad little girl, what happened to our cooperation, you betray me you damn your mother!" Shen Mengyi immediately stuck out her tongue and yelled at the screen, "You jerk!" Then she quickly turned off her phone and said embarrassingly to Lin Tian, "The quality of players in Mobile Ball Brawl is really low, they start cursing at the slightest conflict. I''m going to uninstall it and never play again." She seemed to have forgotten that she was also a player of Mobile Ball Brawl, inadvertently cursing herself in the process. Shen Mengyi was visibly guilty as she spoke; just now, she had agreed to cooperate with another player during her game, then she betrayed them, which resulted in their cursing her. Embarrassed to continue playing, she simply turned off her phone. Lin Tian wasn''t familiar with the ins and outs of Mobile Ball Brawl, but he had just learned a very important piece of informationShen Mengyi''s gaming handle was "Sad Little Girl." The nickname was quite melancholic. Lin Tian asked, "Why is your gaming name ''Sad Little Girl''?" Shen Mengyi pouted and replied, "I used to be called ''Cute Little Girl,'' but the matter of the forced marriage made me sad, so I changed it to ''Sad Little Girl.'' "Are you still sad now?" Lin Tian asked. Shen Mengyi looked at Lin Tian, shook her head seriously, and said, "Not sad anymore." "Then you should change your gaming name back to ''Cute Little Girl,'' that sounds nicer." "Mm, okay," Shen Mengyi agreed, nodding and immediately changed her gaming username. Afterward, Shen Mengyi rested her head on Lin Tian''s shoulder and mused, "Lin Tian, our Shen family''s legacy has lasted for seven generations, spanning two to three hundred years. To outsiders, we live an enviable life of ease, but they don''t know the pain of being born into a wealthy family." Having said that, Shen Mengyi sighed deeply and said dreamily, "When will I be able to own a company of my own, the biggest company in the world, no longer constrained by others, no longer needing to care about anyone''s opinions?" As Shen Mengyi spoke, her face was filled with hope. She wasn''t a girl who craved vanity, but she had promised her father that she would expand the family business even without relying on the Wang family. After speaking, Shen Mengyi stuck out her tongue, visibly guilty, as she was merely dreaming. Growing a company to be the largest in the world required talent, luck, capital, connections, and more. The Shen family''s centuries-old legacy and generations of effort hadn''t placed them among the global companies; how could Shen Mengyi, a young girl, start from scratch and expand a company to be the world''s largest? Thinking this, she furrowed her brows, feeling a hint of disappointment in her heart. Shen Mengyi''s casual complaint plunged Lin Tian into deep thought. At that moment, Lin Tian was eager to establish his own foundation and build his own influence. Chen Lihui''s healing potion was just his first step, but having a product wasn''t enough; he also needed a CEO who could manage the company''s operations. Clearly, Chen Lihui was not suitable. As a researcher, Chen Lihui was good at inventing and creating but not at managing a company. For example, to be a top executive in a company, one must have strong connections, but when Chen was at the hospital, the dean and Wang Jianhui ganged up against him. Although it wasn''t Chen Lihui''s fault, this indirectly showed that Chen Lihui''s interpersonal relationships were inadequate for a CEO role. But Shen Mengyi was different. Even though she was still a student and hadn''t entered society yet, she was incredibly popular among her peers. More importantly, having grown up in the Shen family, with Shen Zhe and Mu Wanqing, both business elites, she knew some business tactics from experience. Shen Mengyi''s dream was to start the world''s largest company, and Lin Tian shared the same aspiration. Suddenly, he had a bold ideahe wanted Shen Mengyi to be the CEO of his company. Lin Tian''s goal was to grow his company to be the largest in the world. Being a cautious person, although he had this idea, he needed Shen Mengyi to meet his standards. Lin Tian decided to pose three minor problems to test Shen Mengyi. If Shen Mengyi''s answers satisfied him, he would appoint her as the president of his company, overseeing everything. Lin Tian took Shen Mengyi''s hand and asked her, "If there was a restaurant near your home that was expensive, awful, and unpalatable, and the place was infested with bugs, would you keep patronizing it just because it''s convenient?" Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Mengyi shook her head and said, "Lin Tian, why would you ask such a weird question? If the food is bad, why bother going? Just find another restaurant. I wouldn''t be so obsessed with such a thing." After hearing this, Lin Tian nodded, very satisfied. A company''s president needs to take care of all aspects of the business. Being too fixated on one issue or too pedantic can hinder the company''s development. Being pedantic was what Chen Lihui would do, not what a president should do. Subsequently, Lin Tian posed a second question related to a business math problem. "Master Wang sells shoes. The cost price of one shoe is 35 yuan. Now, he''s selling at a loss in a clearance sale. A customer bought a pair of shoes for 30 yuan and gave Master Wang 100 yuan. Master Wang didn''t have change, so he got it changed from a neighbor. Later, the neighbor discovered that the 100 yuan was counterfeit and the bank confiscated it. Master Wang then compensated her with another 100 yuan. How much money did Master Wang lose in total?" "140 yuan." As soon as Lin Tian finished speaking, Shen Mengyi immediately said the correct number, and she added somewhat proudly, "Lin Tian, can you ask some more sophisticated and valuable questions? This kind of problem, my mom asked me when I was five years old. It''s too childish. Let me test you; if a half hen lays half an egg in a day and a half, how many eggs will six half hens lay in six and a half days?" The question completely stumped Lin Tian. He began to fiddle with his fingers, muttering, "One half hen, six half hens, a day and a half, six and a half days..." Then he felt embarrassed. After more than a minute, Lin Tian still couldn''t figure it out, and he got caught fiddling with his fingers by Shen Mengyi. "Hahaha..., Lin Tian, how old are you that you''re still fiddling with your fingers? Hahaha, embarrassing, I''m embarrassed for you, hahaha..." Lin Tian, well aware of his limitation, admitted, "It''s supposed to be me testing you. How did it turn to you testing me? Let me ask you another question." "Suppose you are a wealthy person and you invited three popular movie stars to the grand opening of your new store. The problem is there are only two dressing rooms. How would you handle this situation to prevent any of the stars from getting upset?" This question seemed simple but reflected one''s ability to manage interpersonal relationships. Shen Mengyi didn''t immediately answer. She thought for thirty seconds and said, "I would lock one dressing room and have all three stars share the other one." Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction. The three questions represented Shen Mengyi''s ability to handle three types of problems. Although somewhat one-sided, they at least proved that Shen Mengyi definitely had what it takes to be a president. Then, Lin Tian grasped Shen Mengyi''s shoulders firmly and said earnestly, "Shen Mengyi, since you want to start the world''s largest company and want to grow the Shen Family''s business so that the Shen Family won''t be subservient to anyone, let''s partner up. I also want to start the world''s largest company. I have the capital and the products, but I''m lacking a president who can oversee the big picture. Come help me, and together we can establish the world''s largest company, amazing the world." "Ah...!" Shen Mengyi uttered nonsensically, staring blankly at Lin Tian, slightly confused. Lin Tian sensed Shen Mengyi''s disbelief. He shook her body a bit and said, "I''m not joking with you; I''m serious." Following that, Lin Tian explained to Shen Mengyi the details about Chen Lihui''s healing potion and his own goals. In the end, Shen Mengyi believed him, but she still doubted herself and said, "Your ambitions are so grand, I... I''m just a student; can I really handle this position?" Lin Tian encouraged her, "The Shen Family has been in business for seven generations. Some things are in your bones. From the moment you were born, you''ve been influenced by your parents. When it comes to doing business, you have more talent than most people. Plus, you have your father, the business tycoon. If there''s anything you don''t understand, you can always consult him. Believe in yourself; you can definitely handle this position." "But... but, I...!" Shen Mengyi still doubted herself. She knew of Lin Tian''s capabilities, but she feared that she would hold him back and cause him loss. Lin Tian said, "Don''t you want the Shen Family to no longer be subservient to anyone? Don''t you want your parents to break free from the Wang Family''s shadow? With effort, nothing is impossible. You believe in yourself, and I believe in you too." Lin Tian had now become the most important person to Shen Mengyi. Watching him encourage her, Mengyi''s eyes brimmed with excited tears as she nodded and agreed, "Okay, I promise you, I will work hard!" Lin Tian smiled reassuringly. He believed that his choice in people would never be wrongand Shen Mengyi would definitely not let him down! Chapter 468 - 440 Determined to Win Shen Mengyi agreed to Lin Tian''s proposal, and Lin Tian was very happy, wanting to give his company a name. Lin Tian asked, "What do you think we should name our company?" Shen Mengyi replied, "We should pick a powerful name that can shock the whole world. Let me think... how about Longteng Pharma? What do you think?" Lin Tian considered it and felt it wasn''t quite right. Although the name was powerful, it lacked special meaning. He suggested, "This is our company, belonging to the two of us. It should have our unique significance. How about... we name it after us? Let''s call it Tianyi Pharma. How does that sound?" After hearing this, Shen Mengyi was very happy and shyly nodded her head in agreement. "Good, from now on our company will be called Tianyi Pharma, hahaha...!" ..., .... Back in Wu''an City by evening, Lin Tian found Bu Mengting and Jiang Hui safe and sound, with no major incidents. Lin Tian arranged a room for Shen Mengyi. At nine o''clock in the evening, just as Lin Tian was about to have a big fight with Shen Mengyi, Chen Lihui''s urgent voice came from outside the door. "This kid, coming neither early nor late, but just at this time, ruining my good moment," Lin Tian cursed silently to himself, reluctantly looking away from Bu Mengting''s naked body. Lin Tian got dressed and opened the door, asking, "What''s the matter, coming at this late hour?" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Lihui, somewhat agitated, said, "Wu''an City''s largest pharmaceutical company, ''Tiankang Pharma'', is going up for auction tomorrow afternoon due to a disagreement between the two major shareholders." "If our ''Tianyi Pharma'' can take over ''Tiankang Pharma'', then we can immediately start processing and producing healing potions. These potions will soon flood the market in large quantities, bringing huge profits to the company." "If we miss this opportunity, we will have to pick a new location, set up a factory, purchase equipment, and recruit talent, which would take at least a year and consume a huge amount of capital. Therefore, securing ''Tiankang Pharma'' is our top priority tomorrow." After hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Lin Tian''s eyes. He had been puzzling over the factory problem for ''Tianyi Pharma'', and this was exactly what he was wishing for''Tiankang Pharma'' was a must-have. "What''s the starting bid for the auction of Tiankang Pharma?" Lin Tian asked. "Thirteen billion, with each bid increase not less than ten million," answered Chen Lihui. After thinking for a moment, he continued, "That''s just the starting price. Tiankang Pharma is the leading industry in Wu''an City, one of the top five most profitable industries. If it weren''t for the disagreement between the major shareholders, Tiankang Pharma would never be auctioned off. I estimate that there are at least a dozen people in Wu''an City eager to take over Tiankang Pharma. Conservatively speaking, it would take at least thirty billion to secure it." When Chen Lihui mentioned the figure of thirty billion, he carefully observed Lin Tian''s expression. Thirty billion was not a small amount, and Chen Lihui was genuinely worried Lin Tian couldn''t afford it. However, when Lin Tian heard the figure of thirty billion, his expression did not change. He directly said, "Good, you go prepare for tomorrow. I will return to participate in the auction. I am determined to get Tiankang Pharma." After hearing this, Chen Lihui was finally able to relax, left happily, and looked forward to the auction the next day with great anticipation. ..., .... The next morning, Lin Tian found Shen Mengyi and told her that she would be fully responsible for the bidding that afternoon. Although she was a rich heiress, she was still somewhat intimidated by a project worth dozens of billions. She tried to decline, "Tens of billions is not a small amount... this is... this is your money, I... I''m afraid...!" Lin Tian cut her off, saying, "I have absolute confidence that my company will become the largest in the world. I also have absolute trust in the people I hire to manage my company well. This is the first step. Are you going to give up?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Shen Mengyi felt ashamed. The next moment, blushing, she said in a soft voice, "Okay, I promise you. I''ll be fully responsible for this auction." Lin Tian also gave Shen Mengyi a bottom line, telling her that he had over a hundred billion. No matter how high the price went, as long as it was within the affordable range, she had to secure it. Shen Mengyi nodded in agreement with Lin Tian, clasping her fists tightly, feeling nervous. ..., .... In the city center of Wu''an City, inside an imposing villa, stood two young men. Lin Tian knew both of them and had some beef with them to a lesser or greater extent. One was Gongsun Wudao and the other Ouyang Wuqing. Gongsun Wudao was the first to speak, "Brother Wuqing, have you heard? Tiankang Pharma is going to be auctioned. It''s like a juicy steak. We know the annual profit of Tiankang Pharma. If we can secure it, we can start making money right away." Ouyang Wuqing sipped some red wine and said disinterestedly, "Brother Wudao, what you know, others know as well. Tiankang Pharma is a juicy steak that countless people will compete for. Though the starting bid is thirteen billion, the final price will be at least thirty billion. The Ouyang Family is interested in getting a piece of the pie, but such a huge investment would be hard for us to manage." Gongsun Wudao said, "Actually, I''m not going to lie, the Gongsun Family also wants to secure Tiankang Pharma, but funding is an issue for us too. What if we join forces, and then..." Ouyang Wuqing immediately put down his wine glass and took over Gongsun Wudao''s point, "Our Ouyang Family and your Gongsun Family are both prominent households in Wu''an City. If our two families unite, other wealthy families wouldn''t dare to interfere. We could then buy Tiankang Pharma at a lower price. We would share the investment and divide the profits equally." Gongsun Wudao clapped his hands in excitement and said, "Brother Wuqing''s words are exactly what I had in mind. I will start preparing right now, get in touch with some capable tycoons. If they cooperate, we can negotiate nicely. If they don''t, well I will..." Ouyang Wuqing interjected, "Good, then I will find some people to help. There could always be unforeseen circumstances at the auction, so we must be fully prepared." "Alright, no matter what, we must get Tiankang Pharma at all costs." ..., .... By noon, Lin Tian''s group arrived at the auction. Lin Tian was too conspicuous, so he didn''t want to show his face. He wore an eyepatch and followed behind the crowd with Bu Mengting. Wang Ying was still lurking in the shadows, while Jiang Hui stayed by Shen Mengyi''s side to protect her. As the time for the actual auction drew closer, to Lin Tian''s surprise, the turnout wasn''t as large as he had expected. What puzzled him even more was that this morning there were several tycoons who had clearly stated they would participate in the auction, but Lin Tian hadn''t seen a trace of them yet. "There must be something fishy going on!" Lin Tian thought to himself. Chapter 469 - 441 Honesty Pharmaceutical When there were five minutes left before the auction, Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing walked in together. As soon as they entered, some of the wealthy guests present cast disdainful looks their way, and some of them immediately lowered their heads, not daring to look at the two any longer. This unusual reaction caught Lin Tian''s attention. He thought to himself that very few people had come today, and some rich bidders who had clearly expressed their intention to participate in the morning were absent without explanation. This must have something to do with Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing. Five minutes later, the auction began. The host blabbered on introducing "Tiankang Pharma," which nobody in attendance paid attention to. Who wouldn''t do their research before bidding? This part of the process was just a waste of time. Fifteen minutes later, the auctioneer tapped the gavel and said, "The bidding starts now, with a base price of thirteen billion, and each increase must be no less than one billion." "Fourteen billion." Gongsun Wudao was the first to raise his placard and shout the bid, followed by Ouyang Wuqing standing alongside him. Gongsun Wudao spoke with an air of righteousness but also with an undercurrent of threat, "Our Gongsun Family and the Ouyang Family are very interested in Tiankang Pharma and are determined to win it. We ask our colleagues here for some consideration. If there is any need for our assistance in the future, please feel free to ask." Gongsun Wudao spoke with a fa?ade of integrity, but his words carried a hidden threat. Everyone present, being elites of the business world, could see the catch. Some people who were just about to bid decided to lower their paddles after seeing the Gongsun and Ouyang families joining forces. Witnessing the silence in the room, Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing felt very pleased with themselves. They gestured to the auctioneer, "Since no one else is bidding, let''s finalize the sale." The auctioneer''s face looked displeased. In this business, the basic skill was to control the pace of the auction; the slower, the better. Moreover, the final price of the auctioned items directly affected his commission, so naturally, he did not wish to sell Tiankang Pharma off so cheaply. The auctioneer said, "Is there no one else willing to raise the bid? Tiankang Pharma is a leading industry in Wu''an City. Fourteen billionis there truly no one willing to bid higher?" Ouyang Wuqing stepped forward to address the auctioneer, "What''s the matter with you? No one has raised the bid, so just finalize the sale immediately. How much of a kickback did you take from Tiankang Pharma? Hurry up, we''re short on time." At this moment, the owner behind the auction company couldn''t stand it any longer. If he allowed Ouyang Wuqing to bully his way through, no company would come to his auction house in the future. The owner spoke up, "Master Wuqing, please be patient. Our auction house has its own rules. Everyone here bids fairly. We hope for your understanding." Seeing the owner stepping in to interfere with their plans, Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao stood together and shouted, "Owner, you''d better keep your mouth shut, or your auction company might vanish from this world." Upon hearing this, the owner shuddered. The combined forces of these two families were more than enough to handle a small auction company like his. The owner forced a smile and then stepped down awkwardly. At that moment, a wealthy bidder stood up and shouted, "I came here to compete for Tiankang Pharma. I''ve never heard of the Ouyang or Gongsun families. They may fear you, but I certainly don''t. I bid fifteen billion." Gongsun Wudao glared at the man, clenching his fists tightly. His thugs got the message and immediately charged out. About a dozen thugs brandishing machetes rushed forward. "What are you doing, what are you" The wealthy bidder was taken away by the thugs. He had two bodyguards by his side, but they were no match for the dozen thugs. The bodyguards were chopped down on the spot, their condition unknown as blood pooled on the ground. Originally, Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing had only issued verbal threats, but now they had resorted to violence. The auction house actually had its own thugs, and not a small number either, but considering the power of the Gongsun and Ouyang families, they dared not make a move. Ouyang Wuqing made a bid, "Fifteen billion and one hundred million." He cursed the wealthy bidder internally. Just because of that one shout, he had lost an extra one billion one hundred million. Seeing the two bodyguards on the ground, the auctioneer dared not delay any longer. After waiting for five seconds, he was about to finalize the sale. But at the very last moment, a voice rang out. "Sixteen billion!" Shen Mengyi called out her bid for the first time. She had been silent until now, watching the dynamics of the room carefully. Now that the situation was clear, she felt compelled to speak up. Her voice wasn''t loud, but it captured everyone''s attention. No one had expected someone to dare to bid under these circumstances, unafraid of the threats from the Gongsun and Ouyang families. People saw an unfamiliar face, a girl around twenty years old. Some hurriedly inquired about who Shen Mengyi was, but no one knew her. Upon hearing the bid, Ouyang Wuqing was furious. However, he thought that anyone who dared to bid in this situation must not be an ordinary person, so he decided to find out more about Shen Mengyi''s background before making a move. He questioned, "You look no more than twenty. Sixteen billion is not a small sum. How can you prove that you can come up with sixteen billion, or perhaps, who are you?" "I am the CEO of Tianyi Pharma, Shen Mengyi," she declared proudly. "Tianyi Pharma?" Ouyang Wuqing muttered to himself, realizing he had never heard the name before. He looked to Gongsun Wudao, who also shook his head. It seemed this young lady had no significant background. With no significant background, things would be easier to handle. Ouyang Wuqing shouted, "She''s just causing trouble. Someone, throw her out." The dozen thugs took up their knives again and charged out. Lin Tian didn''t rush to take action; he wanted to see how Shen Mengyi would handle the situation. In other words, he wanted to give her some experience. Shen Mengyi saw the thugs rushing out and was indeed startled, her legs shaking. Still, she mustered enough courage to shout, "This is an auction. Everyone here competes fairly. What gives your two families the right to interfere with the auction? This is unfair." Shen Mengyi''s words voiced everyone''s thoughts, and the crowd nodded in agreement, yet no one stood up to speak for her. "Fair!" Ouyang Wuqing burst into laughter as he uttered these two words. He shouted, "In Wu''an City, I dictate what''s fair. If I say it''s fair, it''s fair, and if I say it''s not, it''s not. Just like now, I say I want to throw you out, who dares to stop me?" A dozen burly men stepped towards Shen Mengyi. As they approached within three meters of her, Jiang Hui, who was by her side, struck first. Jiang Hui left a residual image in place, and rapidly launched five kicks. Five screams of agony followed instantly. Jiang Hui''s way of fighting was that thuggish style that didn''t follow the set patterns, hitting wherever it took to win, however sly or underhanded it needed to be. Just like the five men who had just been kicked by Jiang Hui, they all clutched their groins, wailing in pain. Their voices were so pitiful that it hurt to listen. Seeing that Shen Mengyi''s bodyguard was a skilled fighter, Ouyang Wuqing yelled, "Get him, everybody together! Throw them out for me." He wasn''t worried at all; to ensure everything went his way, he had hired a whopping eighty thugs. He didn''t believe a single person could fight off eighty men. At that moment, Lin Tian stepped beside Jiang Hui and told him, "Protect Shen Mengyi well." Lin Tian employed his Ox Power Technique, and his fists flew in every direction. In less than thirty seconds, more than half of the eighty men were on the ground, and the rest dared not approach. Ouyang Wuqing had seen formidable opponents, but never anyone as formidable as this. One man fighting eighty, ending the battle within half a minute... was he even human? Lin Tian walked step by step towards Ouyang Wuqing, his entire being radiating an aura of deadly seriousness. "You... what do you want to do? Who are you!" Ouyang Wuqing stammered in fear. Lin Tian let out a cold laugh and slowly removed his eye patch. "Lin Tian, you''re Lin Tian." Ouyang Wuqing exclaimed. He had encountered Lin Tian before, knew what he was capable of, and was also aware that Lin Tian feared neither heaven nor earth. Had he known Lin Tian was present, he would never have behaved so brazenly. "Smack!" Lin Tian stepped forward and slapped Ouyang Wuqing hard across the face. Ouyang Wuqing let out a miserable cry as two of his teeth fell out, and he collapsed on the ground in a sorry state. Immediately after, Lin Tian slapped Gongsun Wudao across the face as well. Both men lay together on the ground, looking up at Lin Tian with terror in their eyes. Lin Tian declared, "With me here, neither the Ouyang Family nor the Gongsun Family can turn the heavens upside down. Do you understand?" S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao quickly nodded, their earlier arrogance vanishing in an instant, replaced by boundless fear. Lin Tian declared, "The auction will go on as usual, with fair bidding." With Lin Tian''s backing, everyone below began clapping their hands in applause. Then, someone tentatively shouted a price, "Seventeen billion." "Eighteen billion." "Twenty billion." ..., ... "Twenty-five billion." Shen Mengyi bid the highest price in the entire room. Several wealthy tycoons who had been threatened by Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao did not attend, and those present were second-tier rich. Twenty-five billion was already the highest price they could afford. After waiting for over a minute with no one else bidding, the auctioneer knocked his gavel and said, "Twenty-five billion, sold!" There was applause from below, but Lin Tian shook his head, took Shen Mengyi''s hand, and stood on the podium, saying, "Our purpose in buying Tiankang Pharma is to establish the world''s largest Tianyi Pharma, and Miss Shen Mengyi is my business partner." Lin Tian then pointed his finger at Shen Mengyi. "Bravo, bravo." "Wishing you prosperous business." "May your venture be met with great fortune!" ..., ... Having just harshly disciplined Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing and maintained the order of the auction, Lin Tian was held in high esteem by everyone and received their blessings. Lin Tian continued, "I am aware that there has been meddling in today''s auction, preventing several colleagues from attending in person, which I deeply regret. However, Tianyi Pharma is a company of integrity, and we would never encroach upon the interests of others. Therefore, I now announce that I will add another five billion on top of the twenty-five billion to purchase Tiankang Pharma!" Chapter 470 - 442: The Colossal Giant "I will add another five billion on top of the twenty-five billion to buy out Tiankang Pharma!" Lin Tian shouted loudly. The market value of Tiankang Pharma was thirty billion yuan. It had been disrupted by Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao. Lin Tian''s purpose in raising the price by five billion was to show everyone that he had an honest and fair heart and that his Tianyi Pharma was also a conscientious, credible, and reputable pharma company. As soon as Lin Tian finished speaking, there was an uproar among the crowd; everyone looked at Lin Tian in amazement, giving him a big thumbs up. "Well done, Boss Lin, five billion, that''s some big spending!" "Miss Shen is truly a heroine among women, it seems the business landscape of Wu''an City will be overturned once Tianyi Pharma opens!" "I wish you abundant wealth and a booming business!" ..., .... Below, there was a chorus of festive well wishes. Lin Tian spoke again, "In three days, Tianyi Pharma will open, and at that time, I hope everyone will come and support us." "Okay, Boss Lin, count me in as your friend, I''m Jiang Li and I''m solidified." "I''ll definitely come and support." "I''m coming too!" ..., .... Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction. This was the outcome he wanted. If all these people could attend on the opening day, it would indeed become a legendary business event in Wu''an City, and Tianyi Pharma would quickly enter the public''s field of view! Then, Lin Tian handed over his bank card, spending thirty billion yuan, and took the related contracts. Tiankang Pharma had officially changed its name. When Lin Tian left the auction company, a group of people surrounded him, passing their business cards one after another, just to get familiar with Lin Tian''s face for future business opportunities. Lin Tian quickly made his exit; these people should be handled by Shen Mengyi. In the future, it would be her dealing with them. After Lin Tian rushed out, the crowd completely surrounded Shen Mengyi. It was three hours later before Shen Mengyi was let out, drenched in sweat, with dozens of business cards in her hand. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I''m exhausted," Shen Mengyi said as she sat in the car, wiping off her sweat and complaining. Lin Tian handed her a bottle of mineral water and said, "You''ll be even busier in the future. Can you handle it?" Shen Mengyi nodded seriously and said, "I can!" They returned to the hotel together and called Chen Lihui over to discuss some matters concerning Tianyi Pharma. Lin Tian said, "Tianyi Pharma is set to open in three days. In this time, we all need to give it our all, especially you, Lihui. How many healing potions can you produce for me in three days?" Chen Lihui replied, "With Tiankang Pharma''s equipment, materials, and research staff, I can produce eight hundred healing potions in three days, each priced at one hundred thousand yuan." "Eight hundred potions, one hundred thousand yuan each!" Lin Tian repeated the figures to himself and said, "Eight hundred is already a good number, but the miraculous effects of the healing potion are too incredible; people might not believe it if we told them. Moreover, a price point of one hundred thousand yuan is not enough to attract widespread attention." Chen Lihui shook his head and said, "The cost price of the raw materials for a single potion is about fifty thousand yuan. Adding in labor and other costs, one hundred thousand yuan is already the bottom line." Chen Lihui was right. However, at one hundred thousand yuan per potion without any established credibility, it would be difficult to sell. Jiang Hui proposed from the side, "Why don''t we go to Wu''an City''s Black Fist arenas? People who are into black-fist boxing are wealthy, and they''ve got money. Moreover, getting injured in a Black Fist match is common, so the demand for healing potions is high there. We can start from this angle." Jiang Hui''s words were a reminder to Lin Tian. Ordinary injuries didn''t need healing potions. The largest demand for the healing potions would be with the army, hospitals, or in places like Black Fist arenas that couldn''t be mentioned in polite company. Since the healing potion was newly produced and he didn''t dare think about the army and hospitals just yet, his best bet was to start with the Black Fist scene. Lin Tian said, "Good, we''ll visit a Black Fist venue tomorrow. Firstly, to bet and make a bit of money, but most importantly, to market our healing potions." The next day, Lin Tian went to the suburbs of Wu''an City with Jiang Hui. Inside a hidden cave entrance, they saw the entrance to the Black Fist Arena. Just as Lin Tian was about to enter, he was stopped and asked to pay a thousand yuan as an entry fee. Helpless, Lin Tian gave them a thousand. After that, Lin Tian and Jiang Hui were covered with black hoods, just like in the Black Fist Arena in Capital City, and led in by someone who didn''t want visitors to know the way in. But this was useless against Lin Tian as he activated his clairvoyant ability to clearly see his surroundings. He noted that each intersection had many forks, and Lin Tian guessed that taking a wrong turn would probably trigger a trap, and one would die inside. After walking for more than twenty minutes, even with his clairvoyant ability activated, Lin Tian had forgotten the way back. There were simply too many paths to remember. Then a steel door opened, and immediately after, a raucous, blood-pumping shouting filled the air. The hoods were removed from Lin Tian''s and Jiang Hui''s heads, and they saw a huge circular stage in the middle where two fighters were fiercely attacking each other. There were about three thousand people around, all there to try their luck at making some money. Lin Tian learned that the classification of fighters here was the same as in Capital City; they were divided into Black Iron Level, Silver Level, and Gold Level. In the Black Iron fights, each bet had to be at least ten thousand yuan; for the Silver fights, the minimum was one hundred thousand yuan, and for the Gold fights, at least one million yuan. Most of these fighters were people from the Black Fist scene, with a few being looked after by wealthy patrons. The specifics were much the same as in Capital City. The only difference from Capital City was that they also had a Supreme Level of matches. The Supreme Level fights were of two types: one was where someone fought multiple opponents, where the person standing in the ring announced the number of opponents they would take on, and that many people would climb into the ring to battle them. The second type was to fight the King of Fighters, a behemoth who had been unbeaten for three years since his arrival here. Often, it would take less than three blows to kill an opponent on the stage. The King of Fighters had become a legend here, and the boss of the Black Fist Arena had declared that anyone who could defeat the King of Fighters would receive a prize of ten billion yuan, and one billion yuan to anyone who could withstand three of his moves. Several strong fighters had challenged the King of Fighters, but all had been killed with one punch by him. As a result, the King of Fighters hadn''t had to fight for half a year. A wealthy patron had once thrown down three billion yuan to watch a match featuring the King of Fighters, but no one dared to challenge him, and eventually the matter fizzled out. The King of Fighters remained a legend. Chapter 471 - 443: Died a Terrible Death Three minutes later, a boxer knocked another to the ground with a punch, and thunderous applause filled the venue. Some people frowned in distress because they had lost money, while others beamed with joy for they had made a fortune. "Boring, let''s go check out the Supreme class," Lin Tian said and, with Jiang Hui, headed towards the arena for the Supreme class matches. "Top-class fighter Herbert, challenges eight opponents, place your bets, place your bets, at least ten million..." the staff called out tirelessly. Lin Tian looked towards the boxing ring, where a 1.9-meter-tall Caucasian proudly stood above, with dozens of boxers below, silently observing him, seemingly trying to discern his strength before deciding whether to step up and challenge him. Lin Tian took out a bank card, handed it to Jiang Hui, and told him there was a hundred million on the card, all of it bet on Herbert''s loss. Subsequently, Lin Tian approached a staff member to register as a fighter, intending to challenge Herbert. About half an hour later, eight boxers had been selected and climbed onto the ring. The gong sounded, and the fight began. The eight men surrounded Herbert in the middle. Herbert sneered, fearing nothing and took the offensive. Herbert''s first attack was directed at a boxer under 1.7 meters tall, who looked skinny and seemingly the weakest. A heavy fist aimed straight at the small boxer, who managed to dodge Herbert''s powerful blow with ease, swiftly sidestepping it. Taking advantage of Herbert attacking another, one boxer attempted a sneak attack from behind. Herbert sensed the danger, spun around, and threw a punch that landed on the attacker''s head. Standing not too far away, Lin Tian clearly heard the "crack" of breaking vertebrae. With a brutal punch that broke the neck, Lin Tian guessed that Herbert must be a Mirror Breaking expert. With one dead, the others continued their assault, but Herbert unleashed over ten furious punches and knocked down three more fighters. Eight men reduced to half in under three minutes, and to the audience, it seemed Herbert was bound to win this time. However, some noticed something odd Lin Tian stood on the ring without making a single move. Herbert also had never attacked Lin Tian. It seemed like Lin Tian hadn''t even put on boxing gloves, and to everyone watching, it was as if he was just there to enjoy the show. "Hey, you in the leather jacket, throw a punch already, I bet fifty million on your win!" "Yeah, what the hell are you doing, damn it!" ..., ... The crowd pointed and complained bitterly at Lin Tian. In the midst of the commotion, Herbert knocked down two more fighters, leaving only three standing in the ring. One fighter approached Lin Tian gingerly and said, "Let''s... let''s team up against him." Lin Tian replied, "No need. Just stand aside; I can handle it alone." The fighter insisted, "I better help you out. Two are stronger than one after all. Protect your head and vital areas like the chest when fighting him, or a single punch could kill us." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian took a long, hard look at the fighter and thought to himself that this man was kind-hearted. He deserved Lin Tian''s help. Just then, Herbert charged over. Whether it was because Lin Tian looked handsome or something else, Herbert hadn''t attacked Lin Tian at all, sparing him for the end. As Herbert''s massive fist approached, the frightened fighter instinctively covered his head, shut his eyes, and shrank back, praying he wouldn''t be killed. But to his astonishment, after three seconds, he hadn''t felt the impact of Herbert''s punch. Slowly lowering his hands, the sight before him left him stunned. Herbert''s punch was stopped a mere five centimeters from him, blocked by Lin Tian''s hand. Lin Tian''s hand, compared to Herbert''s glove, seemed so small, but it was these small hands that stopped the deadly strike. This was Lin Tian''s first move, and that first action was so extraordinary that everyone''s eyes widened and mouths gaped, as if to say, "Is this real?" Immediately after, the crowd erupted. Those who had just complained about Lin Tian not acting now shifted their tone, cheering and rooting for him. Then Lin Tian made his second move, turning his palm into a knife and slicing down with a sharp wind. Herbert only felt the sound of bones shattering in his shoulder, followed by intense pain that spread throughout his body, and then he knew nothing more. In the entire process, Lin Tian only made two moves, But those two moves were enough to propel Lin Tian to the pinnacle, becoming a legendary figure in people''s minds. "Nice going, well done!" "I''ll offer you a yearly salary of half a billion to fight for me!" "King of Fighters! King of Fighters! King of Fighters!" ..., ... Everyone had something to say, and the scene was filled with a noisy bustle, all centered on Lin Tian. Ignoring them, Lin Tian spoke out loud, "I want to challenge the behemoth and become the new King of Fighters!" "Excellent!" "Finally, someone dares to challenge the behemoth!" "The Juggernaut hasn''t appeared in half a year; I''m really looking forward to it." "Another fool who doesn''t know whether he''s alive or dead dares to challenge the Juggernaut!" , . Everyone was excited, all kinds of comments were flying around, but overall there seemed to be more people supporting the Juggernaut. The staff went to fetch the Juggernaut while Lin Tianxia took a break. Jiang Hui found Lin Tian and excitedly said, "Bro Tian, we''ve made a fortune. That one billion I just bet, with a victory ratio of 1 to 2.5, in just this short while, we''ve made a total of 1.5 billion." Lin Tian smiled, quite unconcerned; 1.5 billion was no longer enough to excite him. Lin Tian then took out a bank card, telling Jiang Hui that there were fifteen billion inside, and instructed him to bet that he would win. Jiang Hui nodded and happily went off to place the bet. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Half an hour later, amidst everyone''s anticipation, the Juggernaut appeared. Upon first laying eyes on the Juggernaut, Lin Tian was utterly shocked. The Juggernaut was a black man, true to his name, extremely colossal. He stood at two meters twenty, plump and round. Lin Tian estimated he must weigh over four hundred and fifty jin. Though fat, he was not at all bloated; his body was full of robust, large muscles, forming an inverted triangle. He looked fiercely formidable, and with his stark black skin, he was as intimidating as could be. "Juggernaut, Juggernaut, Juggernaut...!" Initially, everyone cheered for Lin Tian, but as soon as the Juggernaut appeared, Lin Tian was ignored. Lin Tian and the Juggernaut both stepped onto the ring, their physiques resembling a tiger and a sheep respectively, which was quite comical. Some even wondered if Lin Tian could even reach the Juggernaut''s face with his fist. "No way, I''m not betting on Lin Tian anymore. I''m betting on the Juggernaut. The gap is too huge." "I''m also betting on the Juggernaut." "Add another fifty million, bet on the Juggernaut to win." The cheers at the scene turned lopsided; only one in ten bet on Lin Tian''s victory, while the rest laid their bets on the Juggernaut. The gong sounded, and the Juggernaut didn''t rush to attack. Looking down at Lin Tian, he arrogantly said in his rough Chinese, "Sick man of East Asia, you are not worthy to be my opponent. Your challenge is an insult to me. Those who dare to insult me are on a path to death. Within three punches, I will make sure to end you!" Lin Tian scoffed, retorting, "You black rascal, daring to call me the sick man of East Asia. You don''t stay well in your own country but dare to come here to our Huaxia to commit atrocities. You even dare to call us Huaxians the sick man of East Asia. Today, if I don''t beat you to death on this ring, I won''t carry the Lin surname." "Heh, you think you can defeat me? Let me tell you, you Huaxians, in my eyes, are nothing but the sick men of East Asia, a lowly race. On the ring, you grovel at my feet; off the ring, you bow and scrape before me. Especially your women, just a little favor from me and they''ll do whatever I want. If that''s not lowliness, what is?'' Lin Tian, upon hearing this, became furious. This man dared to say that Huaxians were a lowly race. Today, Lin Tian was going to prove with his fists that Huaxians were neither lowly nor the sick man of East Asia. The next moment, Lin Tian made his move, his body turning into a shadow as he hurled a punch towards the Juggernaut. The Juggernaut clenched his fist, nearly as big as half a washbasin, and with a loud roar, he slammed a punch towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian didn''t dare to take it head on and quickly dodged. With a swift step, he rushed behind him and landed a reverse punch on the Juggernaut''s back. The punch felt like it hit an iron block; it actually made his fist throb with pain. The Juggernaut took Lin Tian''s punch without flinching, his stance as stable as ever. Then, the Juggernaut flexed his lower back, thrusting it backward, repelling Lin Tian''s fist and forcing him to retreat six steps. "So strong!" Lin Tian marveled repeatedly; the Juggernaut''s physique was as solid as steel, unshakable. Quickly turning around, the Juggernaut''s sizable fists charged towards Lin Tian once again. Lin Tian activated his Neural Response Speed Ability and swiftly moved away from the spot. With the advantage of speed, he landed several punches on the Juggernaut, but after that, his own fists were numb while the Juggernaut remained unaffected. The Juggernaut continued his assault as Lin Tian dodged while figuring out the Juggernaut''s weakness. Shortly after, a smile appeared on Lin Tian''s lips as he recalled Jiang Hui''s tactic to kick in the groin during fights. Lin Tian subconsciously glanced at the Juggernaut''s groin, not believing that part of him was as tough as iron too. Lin Tian evaded several of the Juggernaut''s punches and then, seizing an opportunity, unleashed a kick. The kick was perfectly precise, and the next moment, a thunderous roar came from the Juggernaut. He clenched his legs together, covering his groin with his fists, no longer caring to speak Chinese, shouting instead. "Fuck, fuck, fuck...!" Seizing the chance, Lin Tian quickly moved forward and punched the Juggernaut''s jaw, knocking him down before initiating a barrage like Wu Song fighting a tiger, mounting the Juggernaut. "One punch, two punches, three punches... a hundred punches, ..." In the end, Lin Tian was covered in blood, and the Juggernaut''s entire head was smashed to a pulp by Lin Tian, who died a gruesome death. Just after killing the Juggernaut, the Taotie System chimed in, "For killing the Juggernaut and bringing glory to the Huaxian people, you are rewarded with three Supernatural Points." Chapter 472 - 444 Casting a Long Line to Catch a Big Fish Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lin Tian brutally killed Goliath within a few short minutes. However, the entire process was witnessed by everyone, and to be frank, Lin Tian''s victory was indeed not very honorable. Ninety percent of people had bet on Goliath to win, and now that Lin Tian had won, the outcry was decisively one-sided. "He cheated, this round doesn''t count." "That''s not a Black Fist fighting method." "He killed Goliath, arrest him!" ..., .... After hearing everyone''s cries, Lin Tian smiled and was simply speechless. Black Fist, by nature, isn''t a proper competition; injuries and fatalities are inevitable. Otherwise, why would they be hiding in a basement now, instead of daring to compete under the spotlight? Now that Lin Tian had won, because it made them lose money, they, relying on their numbers, want to act dishonestly, talk about rules, and take revenge on Lin Tianhow unreasonable is that! They outnumbered him, and Lin Tian couldn''t outstubborn them. After a little while, the owner of the Black Fist Arena came out, and he didn''t show any good expression to Lin Tian. Goliath was their pillar, and Lin Tian killed him with a few punches, which meant a substantial loss to them. The owner said, "Your fighting method just now indeed violated our rules, and if I forcefully declare you the winner, these people will be dissatisfied. They are all influential and powerful tycoons; I cannot afford to offend them." Lin Tian realized that the owner was also biased towards those people. He retorted, "Black Fist inherently has no specific rules. I killed Goliath; that means I win. Is there any dispute about that?" The owner responded, "That''s what everyone here thinks. How about I offer you a compromise? Goliath once set a record, fighting eighteen men by himself. Within ten minutes, he left sixteen men dead and two severely injured. Those two are still lying in the hospital. If you can break Goliath''s record, then the previous round will count as your win." After thinking for a moment, Lin Tian said, "Alright, I agree to your terms. Then I''ll fight twenty men!" "I will immediately arrange the fighters for the challenge for you," the owner said with a smug smile. To be honest, he also felt that Lin Tian was not as strong as Goliath. One man against twenty was practically suicide. Soon, twenty fighters were all standing on the platform. They were all carefully selected by the owner and were among the elite. The twenty fighters nearly filled the platform, crowding around Lin Tian. Lin Tian stood alone in the center of the platform, looking extremely small. New bets were set. This time, only eight people bet on Lin Tian to win. The rest bet on the group of twenty. The gong sounded, signaling the start of the match. Almost simultaneously, the twenty men charged at Lin Tian. Lin Tian used his Neural Response Speed Ability and, with his feet firmly planted on the ground, launched himself like an arrow released from a bow, slamming into one of the fighters. That fighter screamed in pain as he crashed against the post at the edge of the platform, then fell to the ground, his condition unknown. Soon after, five fighters pounced at him at once. Lin Tian threw his fists with the power of fifty-four bulls, creating a fierce display of punches, with killing power that seemed boundless. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The five men, almost in unison, took a punch to the chest from Lin Tian, and they screamed as they flew into the air before crashing harshly to the ground. Lin Tian shifted from defense to offense, his fists radiating with boundless killing intent. One scream after another rang out as fighter after fighter was sent soaring into the air by Lin Tian''s punches. The crowd was stunned; they hadn''t expected that Lin Tian, who had won against Goliath with a sneaky trick, would possess such tremendous strength. Eight minutes later, all twenty fighters had been knocked down by Lin Tian''s fists. Some of the fighters were crying out in pain, others lay motionless on the ground, mouths bleeding, their fates unknown. The crowd gasped in shock, looking at Lin Tian who stood alone on the platform, feeling both exhilarated and heartbroken. They were excited because they had witnessed such a fantastic matcha one against twenty that they had never seen before in their lives, not even heard about. The real pain was that besides eight people, the rest had bet on Lin Tian to lose, which meant that ninety percent of those present had lost, and they lost big time, in the tens or hundreds of millions, making them painfully aware of their financial loss. Lin Tian had defeated twenty fighters on the Fighting Ring, but he did not take pride in it, because his purpose for being there wasn''t to win the match, but to promote his own healing potion. He took out twenty bottles of healing potion from the Taotie System and gave them to the twenty fighters to take. "What''s he doing?" "Is it poison inside?" "What exactly does he want to do?" ..., .... Everyone below was shocked, not understanding what Lin Tian had given the fighters. However, they soon found out the answer. Just over a minute later, the twenty fighters who had been severely injured by Lin Tian had all groggily stood up, standing on the Fighting Ring as if nothing had happened to them. Lin Tian shouted, revealing his true intention for that day, "My name is Lin Tian. Yesterday, I acquired Tiankang Pharma, and I plan to open my own pharmaceutical company, named ''Tianyi Pharma''." "Our company''s flagship product is the healing potion that I just had the fighters drink. Our healing potion can heal regenerating bones, cure all kinds of diseases, and even bring people back from the brink of death." "The effects, as everyone has seen, are undeniable. In just a minute''s time, the potion pulled my fellow fighters back from the brink of death, right in front of everyone''s eyes." "Finally, I wish to announce to everyone that I will not take a single penny of the money you''ve just lost. I will return it all to you in full, consider it my way, Lin Someone, of making friends with all of you." The things Lin Tian had just said failed to impress most, but as soon as he mentioned money, everyone became excited. They all had gambled tens or hundreds of millions. Despite being affluent, the loss still stung, and now with a single sentence from Lin Tian, the money they had lost was all coming back. It was an incredible surprise, like a pie falling from the sky! "Well done!" "Lin Tian is so generous!" "We admire you, President Lin!" ..., ...! Everyone commended Lin Tian. Lin Tian was very pleased with the result; it was exactly what he wanted. He continued his announcement, "My company ''Tianyi Pharma'' will grandly open in two days. I hope you will all be there to support us. The healing potion that we are currently producing is limited to only eight hundred bottles, available on a first-come, first-served basis." "Sure, we''ll definitely be there to support you," they all agreed unanimously. Firstly, to return Lin Tian''s favor and secondly, they had all seen the miraculous effects of the healing potion. Getting a few bottles to keep on hand seemed wise in case of unexpected accidents, like a car crash, there would be no need for a hospital visit, just a bottle of healing potion and they would be good as new. Amidst the sounds of surprise and praise, Lin Tian slowly retreated, leaving everyone present happy, except for Jiang Hui. With a gloomy face, Jiang Hui found Lin Tian and said, "Tian brother, we just made a full thirty billion, enough to buy another Tiankang, how could you say no to it just like that?" Thirty billion, even the thought made Jiang Hui cringe. "Play the long game to catch the big fish!" Lin Tian patted him on the shoulder and said. Chapter 473 - 445 Tianyi Pharma Opens for Business In Wu''an City, a nondescript villa housed a man and a woman in discussion. If Lin Tian had seen this, he would have been startled. The woman was his arch-enemy, Zhang Ya, and the man was a blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigner named Winston. Lin Tian had killed Albert, and Zhang Ya went abroad to find the Krone Family, who then dispatched Winston, a more formidable figure than Albert, to assist Zhang Ya in avenging Albert by killing Lin Tian. The pair had been in Wu''an City for several days, yet had not made a move. Zhang Ya, having previously clashed with Lin Tian, realized he was not easy to handle. Thus, for caution''s sake, Zhang Ya and Winston had been lying low in Wu''an City, sending people to follow Lin Tian''s every move, waiting for the right moment to kill him. Speaking in stiff Mandarin, Winston said, "Miss Zhang Ya, how long must I stay here? When can I exact my revenge? If you ask me, I should go out now, find Lin Tian, and use my powerful fists to uphold our Krone Family''s honor." Hearing this, Zhang Ya frowned and her eyes showed a hint of disdain. Winston, like Albert, was brave but reckless. If it weren''t for the fact that Winston possessed the strength of half-step Mirror Breaking and his help was indispensable, Zhang Ya would have sent him away long ago. Zhang Ya impatiently said, "Lin Tian is not to be underestimated. We are here to watch and adapt, to deliver a fatal blow to Lin Tian." Winston responded, "No, I can''t wait any longer. Lin Tian is merely a Mirror Breaking ant, why do we need such a grand operation? I''ve heard the latest news; in two days, Lin Tian''s company will have its grand opening. At that time, Lin Tian and his brothers and women will all be there. I''ll strike then and finish him off in one swoop." "That''s impossible," Zhang Ya refused, "If Lin Tian dares to show up openly, he will surely be fully prepared. We cannot make our move tomorrow. Not only will we not kill Lin Tian, but we will also spook the snake!" A trace of contempt appeared in Winston''s eyes as he said, "The women of Huaxia, long-haired and short-sighted, are truly pathetic and laughable. In two days, I will kill Lin Tian at the height of his glory. I want to see who can stop me." Enraged, Zhang Ya''s complexion turned livid, her lips tightly pursed, her chest heaving, feeling an urge to kill Winston. Seeing how unreasonable Winston was, she could only say, "Fine, in two days, I will arrange an assassination, but you will not be the one to strike. I have someone else in mind." Winston backed down a bit too, slammed his hand on the table, and pointed at Zhang Ya shouting, "This time, I will trust you one last time. I hope you don''t disappoint me." He left in a huff, leaving Zhang Ya alone, seething with anger. Five minutes later, another person came to Zhang Ya''s room, someone Lin Tian also knew. He was the half-step Mirror Breaking expert from Tianchuan City Wang family who had fled when Lin Tian had killed his brother. Now listed on his hit list, he was with Zhang Ya with a common purpose: to kill Lin Tian. Zhang Ya spoke up, "In two days, Lin Tian''s new company will open. You will strike then and eliminate him." The middle-aged expert furrowed his brow and said, "Lin Tian alone is formidable, let alone the very skilled sniper secreted behind him. By myself, I fear..." Zhang Ya nodded in satisfaction, thinking to herself, he''s quite self-aware, a million times better than that arrogant Winston. "I''m asking you to strike, just as a formality. The goal isn''t really to kill Lin Tian, but to show Winston. When you make your move, be careful, and when you come back, boast to Winston about how strong Lin Tian is, to make him comply with our plan. Otherwise, we''ll never be able to kill Lin Tian in our lifetime." The middle-aged expert nodded and said, "You''ve really thought this through." After that, the middle-aged expert left, and Zhang Ya stared at a water glass, muttered "Lin Tian," and then crushed the glass. The shards pierced her finger, but she remained indifferent. ..., ... Lin Tian and Jiang Hui walked out of the Black Fist Arena and headed to Tianyi Pharma, where Chen Lihui was bustling about, and Shen Mengyi was beginning to hand over her duties. Lin Tian approached Chen Lihui and asked, "How is it going, is everything smooth?" Chen Lihui nodded, his head drenched in sweat from exertion, yet he said cheerfully, "Smooth, everything is progressing very well. The first batch of a hundred healing potions has started production. By the opening day, I can definitely produce eight hundred doses." Lin Tian patted his shoulder, pleased, and said, "Keep up the good work." Then, Lin Tian found Shen Mengyi, whose desk was piled with documents, with two people nearby helping her manage. Seeing Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi quickly set aside her work and wiped the sweat from her forehead, saying. "Lin Tian, I have some good news. I talked to my father about managing your company, and this morning, he sent two of his capable assistants to help me. He also said that he will continue sending more people to assist if our company encounters any difficulties, and he can even offer his help." Lin Tian was not surprised by this. He would have been surprised if Shen Zhe had not helped Shen Mengyi. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, Shen Mengyi is Shen Zhe''s beloved daughter! Lin Tian said, "Tell your father, thanks from me, but our company won''t face difficulties and doesn''t need his help." "Egotist," Shen Mengyi said grudgingly. Company matters were beyond Lin Tian''s expertise and not his concern. Over the next two days, he, accompanied by Jiang Hui, frequented various clandestine venues, employing a hundred powerful security personnel at a high cost. They were boxers, retired special forces, shady figures, assassinsall from different professions, but all elites. Jiang Hui was responsible for all of them, guarding every critical point of the company. Wang Ying was always lurking in the shadows, serving as a hidden assassin, together ensuring the company''s security. Two days flashed by, and today was the grand opening of "Tianyi Pharma." Over the past two days, Lin Tian had spent recklessly at auctions and Black Fist arenas, befriending nearly half of the wealthy elites of Wu''an City. The first day of opening was incredibly bustling, with a crowd of tycoons already at the door to support the event. It was an unprecedented scene. The arrival of so many tycoons drew the attention of several large and small media outlets from Wu''an City, all of whom were eager to discuss what made Tianyi Pharma so special that it attracted so many wealthy visitors. The power of the media was explosive. News of Tianyi Pharma''s opening spread across every corner of Wu''an City at rocket speed. Lin Tian was quite proud, and he even delayed the opening ceremony by an hour to achieve a phenomenon where the streets were empty because everyone was at the event. By ten in the morning, the front of Tianyi Pharma was packed with people, necessitating police intervention to maintain order and prevent a stampede. Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi walked out together, and as soon as they appeared, there was a majestic round of applause. "Mr. Lin, Ms. Shen, congratulations on your opening." "Healing potions, I''ll reserve ten." "Wishing you booming business." ... ... Lin Tian started his speech, "In this golden autumn of September, under the sun''s bright rays, my colleagues and I together witness the opening day of our Tianyi Pharma. Once again, I sincerely thank all of you for coming..." This was an opener that Lin Tian had found on Baidu. It took him a long time to memorize. Several minutes later, Lin Tian finally finished speaking, and then Shen Mengyi took out a pair of scissors, cut the ribbon, and loudly announced. "Tianyi Pharma is now open!" Lin Tian shouted, "Everyone is welcome to tour our facilities and staff, deciding on the trustworthiness and reliability, and if anyone wants to buy healing potions, please step inside." As soon as they cleared a path, the crowd rushed in like mad. Most of the onlookers were just curious bystanders, but the group of tycoons headed straight inside, whipping out their credit cards and clamoring to buy the healing potions. This group, usually frequenting solemn occasions, were seen by many as gentlemen in suits and ties. However, if a video of them scrambling for the potions were uploaded online, it would definitely be sensational news. "Hey, CEO Li, save one for me, just one, only one." "Don''t squeeze, gently, there''s a lady here too." "Your fly is open, and you''re still pushing." "Hey, beauty, your underwear is showing." "Quick, look! There''s a UFO in the sky!" ... ... This group, in their desperation to grab a bottle of healing potion, would stop at nothing. Though they were businessmen, they no longer cared about their image; getting a potion was all that mattered. Watching the sale of the healing potions skyrocket, Lin Tian was also quite amazed, but he silently shook his head, thinking that although there were only eight hundred potions today, more would be continuously produced in the future. There''s no need to rush things in one or two days! It was like the scramble for new iPhones; when they first came out, people couldn''t wait and would rush to get one ahead of time when they were scarce and expensive. Wait a couple of months, and iPhones would be everywhere. How much better to buy one then. "A bunch of fools!" Lin Tian shook his head and couldn''t help but exclaim. Within five minutes, all eight hundred healing potions had sold out. Those who managed to get one were overjoyed, clutching it tightly as if they had found a treasure, while those who missed out were secretly disappointed and eyed the healing potions with covetous looks. Then, they all directed their complaints at Lin Tian, crowding around him, "Mr. Lin, it''s too few; eight hundred potions are not enough!" "Yes, Mr. Lin, put on an extra shift and produce some more, so you can share with all of us!" "Mr. Lin, I''ll add ten thousand to the price of each healing potion, just hoping I can be the first to buy from the next batch when it''s produced." ... ... The crowd surrounded Lin Tian so tightly that he was sweating profusely in the middle, thinking to himself that sometimes business being too good isn''t actually a good thingit''s just too exhausting! Chapter 474 - 446 Conspiracy Lin Tian was surrounded by a crowd, unable to get out. In the end, with no choice left, he shouted, "Everyone, please don''t rush. Although the healing potions are all gone, we will produce more overnight. If you want to place a pre-order, leave it with our staff. When we have produced the potions, we will reserve them for you." "Great, I''ll pre-order ten." "I''ll pre-order fifteen." ..., ... They took out their bank cards and rushed towards the two staff members. Lin Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead. Half an hour later, the crowd began to calm down. They surrounded Lin Tian, chatting about life''s aspirations one moment and future hopes the next. All in all, they were trying to make a good impression on Lin Tian, hoping for mutual support in the future. Lin Tian had the least desire to be involved in such things. He wanted to introduce these people to Shen Mengyi, but seeing that she was also surrounded by layers of people, he sighed and braced himself to deal with the crowd. Another twenty minutes passed before the people gradually began to disperse, and Lin Tian politely walked them to the gate. However, as soon as Lin Tian reached the gate, he inexplicably sensed a murderous intent. He scanned his surroundings and spotted the middle-aged powerhouse at the Half-Step Condensation Mirror level. The powerhouse knew Lin Tian''s strength and didn''t harbor much hope of killing him, but he still wanted to attempt a sneak attackthere might be a slim chance! The reality proved that with Lin Tian, there was no such chance. As soon as the middle-aged powerhouse saw that Lin Tian had noticed him, he knew he wouldn''t be able to kill Lin Tian today. However, to shut Winston up, he still charged forward. "Everybody, get back! There''s an assassin! Stay a hundred steps away from me!" Lin Tian yelled. Then he activated his Ox Power Technique, converging his Neural Response Speed Ability onto his fists and striking at the middle-aged powerhouse. As the powerhouse raised his fists to counter, their punches collided, producing a muffled sound. Lin Tian was then repelled eight steps backward, with the middle-aged powerhouse gaining a slight advantage. At that moment, an invisible bullet flew towards the middle-aged powerhouse, who wasn''t surprised and quickly dodged it. After making a few more symbolic attacks, he was forced back by Wang Ying''s gunfire. With the last bullet, the middle-aged powerhouse deliberately slowed down, allowing it to hit his left shoulder. He let out a cry of pain and awkwardly fled, clutching his wound. Lin Tian sensed this odd behavior and was puzzled. The middle-aged powerhouse''s attacks seemed feigned, as if they were for show, especially when it came to the final bullet fired by Wang Ying, which he could''ve avoided. Why did he get hit? Lin Tian''s brain whirred, but he still couldn''t make sense of it. In the end, he concluded that this was clearly a conspiracy. This fake assassination attempt and the previous shadowing of Bu Mengting and himself must have been orchestrated by the same person. The kind of conspiracy Lin Tian feared the most was the one that lingered over him; the longer it loomed, the more frightened he became. "Ah, well, if the enemy comes, we''ll stop them; if disaster strikes, we''ll cover it. I just need to be more cautious from now on!" Lin Tian comforted himself quietly, though he had no real confidence. This time, when the assassin attacked, Lin Tian knew it was a feint. The middle-aged powerhouse essentially chose to flee, but the bystanders didn''t know that. To them, it appeared as if Lin Tian were invincible, his men possessing extraordinary marksmanship, repelling the assassin. Consequently, the flattery began in earnest. "General Manager Lin is truly valiant, and his subordinates are elite, one and all!" "General Manager Lin excels in both civil and military affairs, Wang is full of admiration!" "Those assassins really are blind to attack Manager Lin without considering whether they match up to him!" ..., ... Lin Tian was utterly tired of hearing these words, but he could only smile and nod, silently acknowledging them. Indeed, there should be more sincerity among people, he mused silently. At three in the afternoon, Lin Tian managed to send all the people on their way. He let out a long sigh of relief, thinking that he would finally have a moment of peace. But the ideals are plump, while reality is skinny. Chen Lihui, sweating profusely, scurried over and reported, "Brother Tian, we sold out the eight hundred healing potions within five minutes, and now we have pre-orders for another five thousand three hundred. At this rate, Tianyi Pharma will expand fivefold on its current foundation within a year, and we can aim to become the world''s largest company within three years." Seeing Chen Lihui''s foolish expression, Lin Tian felt like laughing. He thought to himself, do you even need to tell me that? I''m exhausted. Can''t you report this later, or say something of actual value? Clearly, Chen Lihui''s purpose in coming to him was to say just that. Seeing Chen Lihui sweating thoroughly, wholeheartedly dedicated to the company, Lin Tian couldn''t pour cold water on his spirit. "Well, Lihui, keep up the good work. We all try hard, and we''ll make Tianyi Pharma the largest in the world for sure," Lin Tian replied encouragingly. "Yes, okay," Chen Lihui nodded firmly and said, "I''ll arrange for the workers to continue producing healing potions right away. Sales aren''t the issue now; production speed is." ``` "Pay attention to quality. I''d rather have production move slower than to have any defects in quality," Lin Tian instructed. Chen Lihui nodded his head and left happily. Lin Tian went to the office, thinking that now he could finally take a break. Then, he heard a "thump" as Shen Mengyi, drenched in sweat, walked in. She was also extremely tired, bustling about so frantically that she didn''t even knock and kicked the door open instead. Shen Mengyi''s entrance by kicking the door really gave Lin Tian a start. He had never seen Shen Mengyi lack manners like this before. Right after that, Shen Mengyi threw a file onto Lin Tian''s desk and said outright, "There are a total of sixteen contracts in here that all want to purchase from us. Take a look and if you agree, just sign. These next few days, I still need to discuss the specifics with them." Lin Tian quickly signed, while saying, "If you agree, then that''s good enough. Don''t ask me about these matters in the future, you can make the decisions yourself." Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Mengyi glared fiercely at Lin Tian, turned her head and left, muttering as she walked, "Look at you, becoming a hands-off manager, leaving me, a woman, to deal with so much." Although she complained verbally, she was full of motivation. This was her opportunity, an opportunity to potentially change her fate and that of the Shen Family. Tired as she was, she found joy in the struggle. After sending Shen Mengyi off, Lin Tian once again plopped down on the comfortable sofa, but before five minutes had passed, Jiang Hui and Wang Ying walked in. Lin Tian had to perk up and listen to what the two of them had to say. Jiang Hui said, "I''ve been keeping an eye on the Ouyang Family and the Gongsun Family these past few days. I''ve noticed that they''ve been sending people frequently to the black market to recruit help. If I''m not guessing wrong, they are planning to make a move against us." This was serious. Lin Tian became very alert and said, "Tell our brothers to be on high alert both day and night these next few days, keeping a close watch on the Ouyang Family, Gongsun Family, and any suspicious individuals. We must absolutely prevent anyone from getting into Tianyi Pharma and causing destruction." "Yes, I''ll give the orders right away." Lin Tian added, "Tell them that if they do well in these next few days, they''ll get double the salary. And for those who perform particularly well, there will also be bonus rewards." In this world where everyone is drawn by profit, Lin Tian believed in leading his people with loyalty as the main drive and money as the secondary. Both were indispensable. ..., ... Inside the Gongsun Family villa. Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing were both holding their faces in pain, wincing and grimacing. Lin Tian had slapped them several times, knocking out several of their teeth, and now their faces were swollen like a pig''s! Gongsun Wudao was the first to speak with a voice filled with boundless resentment, "Brother Ouyang, I can''t swallow this insult. Lin Tian''s Tianyi Pharma is booming. If this continues, what place will there be for the Gongsun and Ouyang families in Wu''an City? I have already gathered a hundred men. Tonight, we''ll launch a night attack on Tianyi Pharma. If we can''t kill Lin Tian, we''ll at least burn Tianyi Pharma down." Ouyang Wuqing said, "Your thoughts are the same as mine. There can only be one hero, and if Lin Tian grows stronger, we won''t have any way to survive. I''ve also gathered a hundred men. Tonight, we''ll burn down his Tianyi Pharma." "Good, here''s to our success," Gongsun Wudao extended a hand. Ouyang Wuqing also stretched out a hand, and they shook hands firmly. "Here''s to our success!" In the past, they had always harbored the intention to kill Lin Tian, but now, they didn''t dare entertain such thoughts anymore. As long as they could suppress Lin Tian and not die at his hands, it was already a stroke of luck. ..., ... At one o''clock in the morning, under a moonless and windy night, Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao, each leading a hundred men and equipped with torches, fuel, and weapons, quietly approached Tianyi Pharma. They had a plan in place; a surprise attack was their first move, and if that failed, they were ready for a direct clash. In any case, if one person could get into Tianyi Pharma and start a fire, it would count as a success. Perhaps Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao were intimidated by Lin Tian, for they stopped at the entrance and silently watched everything from behind. The two hundred men, a dark mass, pressed against the gate of Tianyi Pharma, trying to climb over the wall. But the high wall of three meters, now topped with freshly added barbed wire, made sneaking in impossiblethey had to charge through the front gates. They were prepared; about twenty men carrying a log rammed forcefully into Tianyi Pharma''s gate. The gate seemed to lack any defensive strength and burst open with a smash, but the scene before them made them recoil in shock. Because they saw the very person they least wanted to encounter. Lin Tian. At that moment, Lin Tian, holding a meter-long machete, was sitting erect and dignified a hundred meters from the gate. He wasn''t surprised by their arrival; it seemed as if Lin Tian had been waiting for them to come. On Lin Tian''s left was Jiang Hui, also holding a large knife, and on the right was Wang Ying with his gun. Behind them were a hundred Tianyi Pharma bodyguards armed to the teeth! ``` Chapter 475 - 447 Dragon Emperors Arrival Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao, seeing Lin Tian, knew they had walked into an ambush. Without a word, they turned tail and ran, and as for those two hundred men, they were left to fend for themselves. The two hundred men also knew they had fallen into a trap, and were stunned on the spot. They turned back to look for Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao, but their figures were nowhere to be found. "Run!" Out of the two hundred men, someone yelled, and immediately after, all two hundred bolted away. Lin Tian sneered, waved his hand, and Jiang Hui led the bodyguards in a swift charge. One group was an elite force, morale running high, while the other was a defeated rabble, only focused on fleeing. The outcome was clear. Of the two hundred men, almost half escaped, a small portion was slaughtered, and the rest were all injured. Such a victory pleased Lin Tian greatly, and he promised, each security guard would receive a bonus of ten thousand yuan as a reward. ..., .... Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao fled back to the villa in a sorry state. Still trembling with fear, they realized how close they had come to death had they not run fast enough today. Gongsun Wudao said, "Today we''ve become sworn enemies with Lin Tian. He''ll definitely not let us go. It''s either us or him that will perish." Ouyang Wuqing slammed the table hard, saying, "The situation is unfavourable for us now, the longer we drag it out, the more passive we become. There''s only one option left." "What is it?" Gongsun Wudao asked. "We must unite everyone''s strength and pressure Lin Tian, then" Ouyang Wuqing whispered into Gongsun Wudao''s ear. Five minutes later, Gongsun Wudao slammed the table and declared loudly, "Good, that''s what we''ll do!" ..., .... Three days went by, and nothing significant occurred. Chen Lihui supervised the workers'' round-the-clock production of healing potions, but it still wasn''t enough to meet the overwhelming demand. Nevertheless, the reputation of the healing potions had soared. Tianyi Pharma''s fame spread across the country within a few short days and was even showing signs of going international. Chen Lihui claimed that it would take three years to make Tianyi Pharma the biggest company in the world, but at this rate, it wouldn''t even take a year and a half. At noon today, Lin Tian was about to take a rest when he heard a series of hurried footsteps outside. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Worried that something had happened, Lin Tian quickly went out to check and was greatly shocked by what he saw. A billionaire who had bought Lin Tian''s healing potions came into view, dishevelled, with his clothes unbuttoned, a bruise on his mouth, and faint traces of blood on his ears. He looked as though he had just been beaten, with an expression of pitiable grievance. Upon seeing Lin Tian, the billionaire fell to his knees like he had found a lifeline, pleading, "President Lin, you have to save my family, please, I beg of you." Feeling puzzled, Lin Tian hurriedly helped him up and said, "Calm down and tell me what happened. I''ll help if I can." The billionaire explained, "Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao, to deal with you, have kidnapped my family members and those of more than a dozen other business tycoons. They''re threatening us with the lives of our families, compelling us to unite and hold a business meeting tomorrow, with the purpose of tarnishing Tianyi Pharma''s reputation and weakening your strength." "President Lin, you must save our families. It''s at the risk of my life that I''ve come to alert you!" Upon hearing this, a cold and determined glint appeared in Lin Tian''s eyes. He had let Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao go time and again, and yet they had pushed their luck too far. Therefore, it was time for Lin Tian to stop showing any mercy. Lin Tian reassured the billionaire, "Don''t worry, leave this matter to me. I will rescue your family. Tomorrow, wait for the good news." The billionaire looked anxiously at Lin Tian, uncertain if he could truly rescue his family. However, he had no other choice but to put all his hopes on Lin Tian, praying for the safety of his family. ..., .... In a secluded room, Zhang Ya and Winston sat on chairs as a middle-aged powerhouse came in to report. "We have accurate information. There will be a business coalition meeting tomorrow aimed at dealing with Lin Tian. Should we" He made a throat-slitting gesture. Zhang Ya said, "Tomorrow we''ll observe the commotion. If there are no unforeseen incidents, you two strike together and kill Lin Tian." "Okay," Winston and the middle-aged powerhouse nodded in agreement. ...,.... Lin Tian had the wealthy individual assisted away then summoned Jiang Hui, instructing him to closely monitor the Gongsun Family and Ouyang Family''s movements and to spare no expense in finding the hostages they held. Upon hearing this, a look of difficulty crossed Jiang Hui''s face. Finding their hostages was like searching for a needle in a haystack. With only a hundred men at his disposal, how was he supposed to do that? The task was difficult, but still, Jiang Hui nodded and immediately set his men on the search. After Jiang Hui left, Lin Tian sat on a stool, his eyebrows knotted tightly. He wondered, where would Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing hide the family members of the tycoon? As Lin Tian pondered this question, he suddenly felt a strong sense of danger and hurriedly looked backward, which gave him quite a scare. The Dragon Emperor had appeared behind him without notice. Huffing with annoyance, Lin Tian said, "How do you walk so silently? And you call yourself the Dragon Emperor, sneaking around like a ghost." "I always walk like this, it''s because you''re too weak to hear the sound of my footsteps," the Dragon Emperor retorted. Lin Tian, already troubled by worries, had no mood for idle talk with the Dragon Emperor and directly asked, "What are you looking for me for?" With a smile, the Dragon Emperor said, "According to the rules, as a member of Nidhogg and me being its founder, shouldn''t you salute and yield your seat to me?" What Lin Tian found most annoying was the Dragon Emperor''s talk of rules. Had he not mentioned it, Lin Tian might truly have given up his seat, but now that he had, Lin Tian was determined not to. Lin Tian said, "I''ve set terms with the old chief, so I don''t have to abide by your so-called ''rules.'' There''s a chair, move it yourself, sit or don''t, your choice." The Dragon Emperor was faced again by Lin Tian''s defiance, but he seemed used to it and didn''t mind. He simply grabbed Lin Tian by the shoulder, and Lin Tian had no strength to resist. The Dragon Emperor then slightly exerted force and flung Lin Tian out of the chair, causing him to land on the ground with a thud, while the Dragon Emperor settled comfortably in Lin Tian''s chair. "Dragon Emperor, you!" Lin Tian pointed at the Dragon Emperor, wanting to hit him but thinking twice about it because he knew he would be the one at a disadvantage if it really came to a fight. Unperturbed, the Dragon Emperor picked up the teacup beside Lin Tian and took a small sip. The next moment, his face turned green as he spat out the tea he had just drunk and exclaimed loudly, "What kind of tea is this? It''s terrible! If this is the kind of tea you usually drink, your taste is horribly poor." Lin Tian laughed heartily, almost to the point of tears watching the Dragon Emperor''s expression. He remembered that this teacup still held the tea from the day his company opened. He didn''t care for tea at all and hadn''t taken a single sip, just leaving it there. By now, after several days in this hot weather, the tea must have turned sour. Lin Tian joked, "Didn''t your mother teach you when you were young, Dragon Emperor? You shouldn''t just take other people''s things, drink their drinks. I won''t lie to you that tea has been sitting there for three days. I even dropped some cigarette ash into it. How''s the taste, pretty good, huh?" Humiliated, the Dragon Emperor nearly vomited. Seeing Lin Tian''s smug expression, he wanted to hit him but couldn''t find a reason to and was left fuming helplessly. Then, the Dragon Emperor slapped a contract onto the table and said, "Sign your name here so I can take it back and report." It seemed like the Dragon Emperor was sent by the old chief. Lin Tian picked up the contract and read it. It turned out to be a cooperation agreement with Tianyi Pharma, stipulating that Tianyi Pharma would deliver eighty thousand healing potions to the army each year, each potion priced at one hundred thousand. Eighty thousand potions meant a total of eight billiona huge deal for Tianyi Pharma. Plus, delivering healing potions to the army was something Lin Tian himself eagerly wanted. It looked like this was the old chief''s idea, and the Dragon Emperor was just a messenger. If Lin Tian refused, the Dragon Emperor wouldn''t be able to face the old chief. Remembering how the Dragon Emperor had just tossed him around, Lin Tian became angry. With the old chief watching his back, Lin Tian wouldn''t miss the chance to tease the Dragon Emperorthat wouldn''t be like him at all. With a rip, Lin Tian didn''t even blink as he tore the contract apart. The Dragon Emperor was flabbergasted, pointing at Lin Tian and bellowing, "Lin Tian, what are you doing? Do you realize this was personally drafted by the old chief?" "I know," Lin Tian said nonchalantly, "but what does that have to do with me? This company is mine; if I want to sign, I sign if I want to tear, I tear." "What do you mean by that? Don''t you want to cooperate with the old chief? He has been so good to you. Acting this way, you''ll break the old chief''s heart," said the Dragon Emperor. "Ah, you''ve got that wrong," Lin Tian replied, "I do want to cooperate with the old chief. The issue isn''t with me, it''s with you." "With me? What the hell does it have to do with me? If you want to cooperate, just sign. If not, I''ll promptly report back to the old chief," said the Dragon Emperor, his words carrying a veiled threat to pressure Lin Tian. Lin Tian laughed but wasn''t intimidated by the Dragon Emperor. He knew a bit about the old chief''s temperament and was certain that the Dragon Emperor wouldn''t dare to go crying to him with an unsigned contract. Despite the Dragon Emperor''s indifferent facade, he wouldn''t be able to answer to the old chief if Lin Tian refused to signhe''d be devastated. Lin Tian dumped the shredded contract into the trash can and casually said to the Dragon Emperor, "Just go back and tell the old chief I''m not signing the deal. Bye-bye, farewell, and no need to see you out!" Chapter 476 - 448: Call Me Senior "Go back and tell the old chief, I won''t sign the contract, bye for now, see you, no escort!" Lin Tian said very arrogantly. Upon hearing this, the Dragon Emperor''s face turned ashen immediately. The old chief had clearly instructed him to bring back the contract, but now that the contract had been torn up by Lin Tian, how could he return like this? That would be an explanation he couldn''t provide to the old chief! Seeing the Dragon Emperor''s face fall, Lin Tian couldn''t help but feel delighted inside, thinking to himself, that''s right, serve you right for acting tough; let''s see how you beg me in a moment. Dragon Emperor sneakily glanced at Lin Tian and deliberately coughed twice, saying, "Well, Lin Tian, why don''t you want to cooperate with us? Our military urgently needs this kind of healing potion." Dragon Emperor emphasized the word "our" heavily, intending to remind Lin Tian not to forget his identity as Nidhogg. He continued, "If you cooperate with our military, it would be beneficial for you too. Eighty thousand healing potions, an annual turnover of eight billion, you could make a huge profit." Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction, thinking that the Dragon Emperor had improved in negotiating indirectly. He put on a very embarrassed look and said, "Dragon Emperor, I actually want to cooperate with you, but there has to be a proper attitude in cooperation. I don''t like being led by the nose." Lin Tian was implying that the Dragon Emperor''s attitude was poor, which the Dragon Emperor also understood. His teeth itched with rage, but he still pretended to be indifferent, saying, "Where was I wrong in my attitude?" "Just now, your attitude was poor, and you even made me fall off the chair. My butt still hurts. Standing like this, both my legs are sore." Dragon Emperor quickly stood up, pointing to the comfortable armchair, and said, "Your legs hurt, you sit." Lin Tian swaggered over to the armchair and then said, "Since our soldiers need this kind of healing potion, I am naturally willing to contribute. I too am a Huaxia citizen, and I love my country. Let''s do this; I sell it to others for a hundred thousand each, I''ll give it to you for eighty thousand each, won''t make money off you." "Great, I''ll draft a new contract right away and sign it immediately," Dragon Emperor said happily. "But well..." Lin Tian drew out his words, and Dragon Emperor''s face darkened immediately. He thought, how could Lin Tian agree to sign the contract so quickly. "I have two conditions; as long as you agree to them, I''ll sign right away." Dragon Emperor said, "Go ahead, what are the conditions? As long as they don''t violate any core principles, I can agree." "Rest assured, they absolutely won''t touch on your principles. The first condition is this: in Wu''an City, several wealthy families have members kidnapped by the Gongsun Family and Ouyang Family. I want you to rescue them secretly within one day, without alerting anyone." "It''s possible," Dragon Emperor agreed without hesitation, for to well-equipped Nidhogg, this was a piece of cake. "The second thing is even simpler," Lin Tian said with a smile, "call me ''Boss'', and I''ll sign the contract." "What?" Dragon Emperor blurted out, his eyes wide and fists clenched. Lin Tian was not intimidated and said, "Call me ''Boss'', and I''ll sign the contract, otherwise, no deal." Dragon Emperor could no longer control the rage inside him. With such a vast population in Huaxia, there were no more than five people, besides the old chief, who could make him call them ''Boss''. To him, Lin Tian was just a kid whose whiskers hadn''t fully grown yet, wanting him to call Lin Tian ''Boss'' was like an insult to himself. Immediately, the Dragon Emperor struck, grabbing Lin Tian by the throat and shouting loudly, "Do you want to die?" "Cough, cough, cough..." The Dragon Emperor''s grip was fierce, and Lin Tian almost couldn''t breathe. "Old... old leader, how... how did you get here?" Lin Tian gasped, staring at the door. Lin Tian was someone the old leader valued. If the old leader saw him treating Lin Tian this way, what would he think? Cold sweat broke out on the Dragon Emperor''s forehead, and he quickly released Lin Tian. Without taking a closer look, he bowed his head and admitted his fault, "Old leader, I was wrong, I shouldn''t have...". Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While admitting his mistake, the Dragon Emperor tried to gauge the old leader''s expression, but he noticed that there was no one at the door. "You dare to deceive me," the Dragon Emperor roared angrily, his hand once again striking toward Lin Tian''s throat. Lin Tian shouted, "You know what kind of person I am, don''t measure me by the standards of a gentleman. If you dare touch me again, I will go to the old leader and report that you threatened me and hit me. If I don''t sign, you beat me." The Dragon Emperor quickly withdrew his hand, thinking that given Lin Tian''s shameless nature, he really might do such a thing. He dared not touch Lin Tian and could only mutter submissively, "Boss." "Call me senior," Lin Tian said. "Don''t you dare get too cheeky," the Dragon Emperor shouted, so angry that he even swore. Lin Tian also shouted, "Signing a contract is doing business. Have you ever seen anyone conduct business as rudely as you? Just now, you injured me, and I suffered serious mental damage. If not out of respect for the old leader, even if you called me ''dad,'' I wouldn''t negotiate with you." Steam seemed to rise from the Dragon Emperor''s head. The only person who could dare to call him ''senior'' was someone of the old leader''s caliber. Could Lin Tian compare to the old leader? However, after much thought, the Dragon Emperor begrudgingly muttered, "Senior." Then, seeing Lin Tian''s smug look, he thought, Watch how I''ll deal with you later. "Dragon Emperor, junior," Lin Tian said deliberately in a formal tone. The Dragon Emperor didn''t argue but was just gritting his teeth in anger. Lin Tian continued, "Dragon Emperor, junior, I forgot to tell you earlier, you don''t need to look for me to sign, just go to the CEO''s office and find someone called Shen Mengyi, have her sign it." "Lin Tian, you dare toy with me!" the Dragon Emperor shouted, clenching his fists, feeling completely played by Lin Tian. Seeing the Dragon Emperor enraged, Lin Tian kindly reminded him, "That Shen Mengyi, she actually listens to me too. If you harm me again, you might have to start calling me ''ancestor.''" After hearing this, the Dragon Emperor''s whole body trembled with anger. Thinking that he needed Lin Tian today, he wouldn''t take this issue furtherthis grudge, he noted it in his mind, one day, they would settle it all. Fuming, the Dragon Emperor left. Lin Tian felt so pleased inside. For someone like the Dragon Emperor who often threw his weight around and disregarded others, Lin Tian generally didn''t like him. Still, the old leader was better, one of the most revered individuals in Huaxia, but kind and approachable. More importantly, the old leader understood and protected him, far stronger than the Dragon Emperor. After the Dragon Emperor left, Lin Tian felt relieved. With Nidhogg taking action, the wealthy families were sure to be rescued. Now, Lin Tian needed to think about how to handle tomorrow''s matters. Chapter 477 - 449: Book of All People Just as Lin Tian had expected, the next morning, the entrance of Tianyi Pharma was blocked by business tycoons, all wearing troubled expressions, some with scars on their faces. Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao sneered from the back, hiding in the dark along with Zhang Ya, Winston, and that middle-aged strong man. Besides, today the area around Tianyi Pharma had gathered countless reporters, with at least a hundred cameras, it seemed that two-thirds of Wu''an City''s media had been invited here. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi joined forces and stepped forward to deal with everything. A wealthy businessman spoke first, taking out a stack of papers and saying, "Mr. Lin, look at this. This is the hospital''s diagnosis. My wife has asthma. I thought drinking your healing potion could cure my wife''s asthma, but unexpectedly, after she drank the potion, her asthma worsened. Here is the hospital''s critical condition notice. Please, take a look!" After speaking, the businessman threw the papers at Lin Tian''s feet, appearing extremely furious. Lin Tian thought to himself, not bad acting, good at business and also at drama, truly talented! Shen Mengyi did not speak to explain, because it was fake to begin with and needed no explanation. In such situations, Lin Tian was somewhat better. Lin Tian asked, "Your wife is ill, the hospital issued a critical condition notice, oh dear, that''s quite serious, isn''t it? Your wife is critically ill, yet you are here at our company. What if your wife doesn''t make it? Wouldn''t you miss seeing your wife for the last time?" "You, how can you speak like that? Are you cursing my wife?" the businessman said with a livid face. "No, no, no, how is that a curse? Your wife got critically ill after drinking our company''s potion, it''s all our fault. Where is your wife? I''ll visit her to show our company''s concern," he said. His wife had been kidnapped by Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing, yet he still wanted to know where she was, so he had to lie, saying, "I heard American hospitals have good research on asthma, so I sent my wife to the USA." The lie was so poorly concocted that not only did Lin Tian not believe it, but the surrounding reporters did not either. Lin Tian asked, "Your wife is critically ill, and you sent her to the USA, may I ask how did you transport her? Certainly not by plane, they don''t dare let critically ill passengers on board. So, did you go by sea? That doesn''t seem right either, crossing the entire Atlantic Ocean?" "Yes, exactly, how did you send your wife to the USA?" a reporter hurriedly stepped forward to ask. With just a few questions, he was already sweating profusely, clutching the corners of his clothes and muttering awkwardly, "This, that." Ouyang Wuqing, seeing this from behind, sighed inwardly that this was bad, and quickly signaled another wealthy young man with his eyes. The young wealthy man understood and walked up close to Lin Tian shouting, "Your potion claims to cure all diseases exaggeratedly. My wife got acne on her face after drinking your potion. Her entire face is covered with tiny bumps, and she can''t even face people now. My wife is only twenty-two years old, imagine at such a blossom-like age, how is she supposed to live from now on!" Lin Tian recognized this young wealthy man. When the potion was first seized, he had grabbed the most. However, in their conversation, he had personally admitted he was still single. How come he now suddenly had a wife? Lin Tian asked, "Just a few days ago, you told me you were single. How do you have a wife now?" The young wealthy man was caught off guard and stuttered, "I lied to you about that. I''m so handsome and my family is so wealthy, how can I possibly not have a wife?" Before Lin Tian could question him again, two gossip reporters chased up and asked, "Mr. Zhang, just a few days ago you clarified on Weibo that you are single, how come now suddenly you have a wife?" "Right, Mr. Zhang, half a month ago, I took a photo of you at a hotel entrance with a sexy lady in an intimate pose. Please tell us, is she your wife, or have you been cheating and she''s your mistress?" The young wealthy man sweated even more from the questioning. These gossip reporters were really something; despite his secrecy, he had still been secretly photographed. After two people were put on the spot and exposed, fearing the situation might get worse, Gongsun Wudao encouraged from behind, "All together, charge!" The crowd surged forward, all proclaiming loudly. "Your potion is fake, it has harmed my family." "What cure-all? Bullshit, it''s just counterfeit and inferior." "We demand compensation, compensation!" Everyone was unanimous in their accusations, directly targeting Tianyi Pharma. Being business tycoons, their words carried weight. Instantly, all media cameras converged on Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi. At that moment, Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing stood together in front of Lin Tian, facing over a hundred media outlets, and took out a large white paper filled with names and stamps. Gongsun Wudao shouted, "The healing potion produced by Tianyi Pharma is a counterfeit and inferior product. After consuming the healing potion, people have suffered varying degrees of injury, with some even losing their lives." "Exactly," Ouyang Wuqing stepped out again, "I strongly demand that Tianyi Pharma be deregistered in Wu''an City. Everyone present, one by one, should receive compensation. We will not allow Tianyi Pharma to continue masquerading under the guise of a cure-all, harming people everywhere." At that moment, the media rushed forward, reporters and cameramen surrounded Lin Tian and Shen Mengyi, all eager to understand the issue. Tianyi Pharma had not been open for long, yet had reached its peak in popularity. Now, overnight, dozens of tycoons had teamed up to challenge the company. This was definitely a headline story; if handled well, it could mean a huge bonus for the reporters. Lin Tian was surrounded by over a hundred microphones, not saying a word, more and more people surrounded him. Hiding in the shadows, Zhang Ya, Winston, and the middle-aged strong man, slowly closed in. Zhang Ya said, "You two be careful, don''t be careless. Once you make a move, use the most lethal moves to settle Lin Tian swiftly." Winston and the middle-aged strong man nodded and stepped closer to Lin Tian. Lin Tian was surrounded by a crowd of reporters, all bombarding him with accusations. You can''t imagine how uncomfortable that felt. Lin Tian thought to himself, Dragon Emperor, when will you finally show up? Are you intentionally playing this game with me? Chapter 478 - 450 The First Task Winston, the middle-aged strong man, and Zhang Ya got closer and closer to Lin Tian, and when they were about ten meters from Lin Tian, Zhang Ya shouted, "Now!" No sooner had Zhang Ya finished speaking than she sensed an extremely strong energy. Zhang Ya hastily tried to stop it, managing to intercept Winston but allowing the middle-aged strong man to charge forward. In the blink of an eye, the middle-aged strong man had leapt to within three meters of Lin Tian and threw a punch towards Lin Tian''s throat. Lin Tian was startled, as he had been surrounded by a crowd and had failed to notice this threat. He quickly activated his Ox Power Technique to defend against the middle-aged strong man''s punch. However, before Lin Tian could even react, the Dragon Emperor flashed in front of him and threw a punch that collided solidly with the middle-aged strong man''s fist. The next moment, the middle-aged strong man screamed in agony as one of his arms was blown to pieces, and his body was sent flying backward more than ten meters, landing harshly on the ground. Unintentionally, Lin Tian''s gaze met Zhang Ya''s. At that moment, Zhang Ya also saw Lin Tian, and their eyes locked, filled with murderous intent. Lin Tian thought about pursuing her, but in the blink of an eye, Zhang Ya had used her Teleportation Ability and disappeared without a trace. Lin Tian wanted to follow but it was too late, so he had to let it go! Soon after, about a dozen Nidhogg members descended slowly from the air, carrying something that hovered in mid-air, leaving the crowd only to hear the sound of burning fuel. Then, the Dragon Emperor took out a medal that, under the sunlight, sparkled with a golden glow, which any knowledgeable person would recognize as the mark of a junior general. The Dragon Emperor loudly declared, "All media present here today, I do not want any negative news about Tianyi Pharma to leak out, or else, I will show no mercy." All the journalists and photographers shuddered, some confused, while the smarter ones quickly adjusted their cameras and deleted all the footage they had recorded. Following that, the Dragon Emperor took out the contract and announced to everyone, "Tianyi Pharma''s healing potion has no side effects whatsoever; this is the contract signed between the Huaxia military and Tianyi Pharma." The Dragon Emperor showed the contract to everyone, and shortly after, several buses arrived, filled with the wealthy families who had been kidnapped by Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing. Upon seeing their family members rescued, each of them joyously rushed to their loved ones, cheering and extremely delighted. At that moment, the Dragon Emperor exclaimed, "I have rescued your family members, and I hope to hear your genuine voices." These tycoons, being business elites, were very discerning. They understood the implication in the Dragon Emperor''s words and hurriedly ran up to him, saying, "Tianyi Pharma''s healing potion is miraculous, truly a divine medicine. It was only because Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao threatened our families with their lives that we had to comply with their demands. We were coerced!" "Yes, it was all Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing''s doing; we were forced into this." "Please discern the truth and forgive us this once!" ..., ... The crowd began to plead, revealing the truth. The Dragon Emperor nodded in satisfaction then announced again, "You all understand what happened today. However, I do not want to hear about today''s events being leaked. Everything that happened here today should be as if it never happened. Do you understand?" After saying this, the Dragon Emperor also flashed the gun in his hand, which scared everyone around, who had never witnessed such a scene. They quickly nodded in agreement. The Dragon Emperor ordered, "Take Ouyang Wuqing and Gongsun Wudao back for interrogation; the rest of you, leave this area within ten minutes without lingering." Two Nidhogg members rushed down, grabbed Gongsun Wudao and Ouyang Wuqing, and took them to a plane, while the remaining people dispersed quietly, leaving the place abashedly. The situation, which was quite troublesome initially, had been swiftly handled by the Dragon Emperor with threats and evidence in less than five minutes, making Lin Tian wonder why the Dragon Emperor was being so favorable towards himperhaps he was favored. Lin Tian approached the Dragon Emperor, saying, "Dragon Emperor, thank you for handling this so well." This was the first time Lin Tian had ever thanked the Dragon Emperor. Turning to look at Lin Tian, the Dragon Emperor said, "No need for thanks; the old commander-in-chief has arrived. Come with me now; if it weren''t for being pressed for time, do you think I would bother with your trifling issues?" Lin Tian was just beginning to think well of the Dragon Emperor when this statement dashed those favorable impressions. He asked, "The old commander-in-chief, has he really come here himself to see me? It can''t be, right? Do I really hold that much sway that the old commander-in-chief would come himself to see me?" "Stop talking. We have a mission. I''ll give you five minutes to wrap things up here, then you must follow me immediately," Dragon Emperor said sternly. As soon as Lin Tian heard the word "mission," his playful expression vanished, and he became serious. He immediately went to change his clothes and, five minutes later, followed Dragon Emperor onto the plane. About fifteen minutes later, the plane arrived next to an abandoned factory in a remote town. During the flight, Lin Tian had already clarified the details of the mission. A government official from Huaxia had been captured by a group of foreign agents here. When the foreign agents carrying out their mission were discovered, they kidnapped a government official as a hostage and escaped to this location, but they were still found. Such a situation was hard for ordinary special forces to handle. To ensure the safety of the government official, Nidhogg had to be deployed. As soon as they disembarked from the plane, a group of special forces soldiers approached. Though they were special forces, in this mission, they could only gather information. The actual rescue had to be carried out by Nidhogg. "Have you figured out their numbers and defense?" Dragon Emperor asked. A special forces soldier responded, "General, we have a general understanding of their defense. There are more than fifty of them. Here and here are their key defensive points," he said, pointing at two red dots on the map. "Where is the VIP detained, and what''s his condition?" "General, the enemy''s counter-surveillance capability is strong, and they are professional agents. Our men had only a short time to infiltrate, so they couldn''t reach their core. However, based on our guesses and reasoning, they should have confined the person here." Saying this, the special forces soldier pointed to a location on the map, an underground chamber in the factory with only one entrance, easily defensible but difficult to attacka good choice for holding a hostage. Dragon Emperor said, "I understand. You may go now. Pull all your men back and don''t alert them." "Yes, General!" Afterward, Dragon Emperor found Lin Tian and said, "The main goal of our mission this time is to rescue the hostage. This time, you are the core. We will attract their fire on the perimeter; you go straight to the basement and rescue the person as quickly as possible." "Why entrust such an important task to me?" Lin Tian pointed to his nose and asked. Normally, didn''t new recruits need to go through several smaller missions for training? Moreover, since it involved a government official, it would be more reliable to assign the elite of Nidhogg. With his insufficient experience, what if he failed? "Honestly, I don''t agree with sending you on the rescue either, but you were personally assigned by the old General," Dragon Emperor explained. "The old General means to train and temper you. Don''t take your fortune for granted. Put effort into completing the mission and don''t disgrace the old General." Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing that he was personally selected by the old General, Lin Tian''s spirits soared a hundredfold. He nodded solemnly, thinking he absolutely wouldn''t bring disgrace to the old General and would perfectly accomplish the mission. He wanted to prove to everyone that the old General''s judgment was never wrong. Lin Tian said earnestly, "Don''t worry. Even if it costs me my life, I will safely rescue the hostage." "Very good," Dragon Emperor nodded in satisfaction, offering rare praise for Lin Tian. Then, he took out a photograph and told Lin Tian, "This is the hostage''s photo. Remember it, and make sure not to accidentally harm the hostage." Lin Tian took the photograph, glanced at it briefly, and memorized the features of the person, saying, "Okay, I''ve memorized it." Dragon Emperor then handed over a pair of binoculars, saying, "Use these to observe the terrain here. In ten minutes, we will open fire. When that happens, you need to sneak in as quickly as possible, remembering to ensure the safety of the hostage." Lin Tian nodded, took the binoculars, and scanned the entire terrain. Ten minutes later, Nidhogg opened fire, and Lin Tian also rushed out. He charged alone toward the factory, immediately drawing the attention of six agents, and bullets mercilessly shot towards him. Lin Tian quickly dodged behind a pile of iron and raised his hand to activate the Fire Control Technique, releasing a massive fireball. The fireball exploded in the center of the six agents, who scrambled to flee. Lin Tian seized this opportunity, activated the Neural Response Speed Ability, and charged forward frantically. Before the six agents could react, Lin Tian was already upon them. Both fists flew, employing the Ox Power Technique, and in an instant, he had killed all six agents. Lin Tian reached the entrance to the warehouse. Nearby agents quickly shot at him, but Lin Tian dodged, and soon their gunfire was suppressed by the other members of Nidhogg. Lin Tian, holding a dagger, moved like a ghost in the darkness, weaving through the warehouse. Unlucky agents he encountered were cut down on the spot. Three minutes later, Lin Tian finally found the basement. However, the basement was secured with a sheet of iron. Inside, noise and chaos prevailed, with about a dozen agents present. Lin Tian activated his clairvoyant ability, but the iron was too thick and his Clairvoyance was only at a primary level. His vision was very blurred, but he could vaguely see a dozen figures, all armed. The hostage was tied to a large pillar, appearing exceedingly vulnerable. Now, Lin Tian was in a dilemma; if he brazenly stormed into the basement, he could certainly kill all the agents inside, but he couldn''t ensure the safety of the hostage. After all, his purpose was to rescue the hostage, not to kill agents. What should he do? Chapter 479 - 451 Dragon Transformation Liquid The hostages were tied to the pillars, with more than a dozen special agents, armed with live ammunition, guarding on both sides. A frontal assault risked injuring the hostages, what to do? Then, Lin Tian thought of the "Taotie System," the bug, and asked, "Is there something that can blind people instantly, needing only three seconds?" "There is a Flash Bomb," the "Taotie System" said, "which emits an intense white light upon detonation, causing blindness for five seconds." "Good," Right after, Lin Tian had a Flash Bomb in his hand. He hid by the edge of the steel door and quickly created a small gap. Bullets pattered against Lin Tian, but they were deflected by the ground and the steel door, causing no harm to Lin Tian. He pulled the pin of the Flash Bomb and tossed it inside. Surprised cries came from inside, followed by a muffled bang three seconds later, as the Flash Bomb exploded. Lin Tian swiftly pulled open the steel door and, right after, heard cries of agony as over a dozen special agents, all covering their eyes in pain, screamed. Lin Tian had only five seconds and one chance, he had to succeed. A sharp dagger appeared in Lin Tian''s hand, and with a flash of light, a surge of blood sprayed out, as he took a man''s life instantaneously. He activated his Neural Response Speed Ability, pushing his speed to the extreme. In mere three seconds, killing was as easy as chopping vegetables, he slaughtered all ten special agents, their bodies lying in a pool of blood, never to rise again. Then, using both his dagger and fists, Lin Tian instantly killed two more agents by their side. By now, five seconds had passed, and when the last two agents opened their eyes, they were shocked to find their comrades, lively just moments ago, all dead. When they saw Lin Tian, their eyes filled with ferocity. They raised their guns and fired frantically at Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s dagger flew from his hand, striking one agent between the eyebrows. Then he dodged the last agent''s bullets and, with a wave of his hand, launched a fireball. The fireball rushed towards the last agent, who hastily dodged. As the agent avoided the fireball, Lin Tian rapidly advanced, and the moment the agent dodged the fireball, Lin Tian''s fist had already broken his neck. After doing all this, Lin Tian took a deep breath. In just five seconds, he had killed fourteen fully armed, well-trained special agents, a miraculous feat, all thanks to the Taotie System''s Flash Bomb and his own speed advantage. Otherwise, he would have been the one lying dead. Time was of the essence. After catching his breath, Lin Tian quickly cut the ropes binding the hostage. Seeing the hostage''s weak breathing and covered in wounds, Lin Tian hurriedly made him drink a healing potion, then carried him and ran. Now, Lin Tian had only one goal: to run fast. Every second was life, and every minute spent here increased the danger. A few steps later, he saw a special agent. The agent fired a shot at Lin Tian. Lin Tian desperately dodged, the bullet grazing his right arm. In the next instant, Lin Tian''s fist landed solidly on the agent''s chest, sending him flying over twenty meters and killing him instantly. Carrying a person weighing over a hundred kilos, Lin Tian''s stride didn''t slow at all. In the blink of an eye, he reached the warehouse entrance. Lin Tian immediately stopped in his tracks, because at the warehouse entrance stood a special agent as large as a juggernaut. In his hands, he held a two-meter-long sword, and his muscles bulged in a terrifying display. It was as if he knew Lin Tian would be exiting from there and was deliberately waiting for him. Lin Tian invoked his Ox Power Technique and made the first move, punching with the force of fifty-four wild bulls straight at the special agent. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The special agent gripped his fist tight, his knuckles cracking, and threw a punch that collided with Lin Tian''s fist. The moment the fists struck each other, Lin Tian felt an unspeakable agony surge towards his arm, which immediately turned numb as if it were going to break. Lin Tian staggered backward several steps, his blood roiling, his face ashen with minor injuries. This special agent, obviously a tank-type with tough skin and immense strength, wouldn''t go down quickly. The only way to finish him fast was to aim for his weak spots. Lin Tian advanced again, dodging the agent''s two-meter-long sword and feinting with a punch. As the special agent focused on the feigned punch, Lin Tian used all his strength to deliver a kick. Like the juggernaut, the special agent screamed as the pain contorted his face. His body seized up, legs clamped together, hands covering his groin it was an overwhelmingly sour experience. With another kick, Lin Tian sent him flying and sprinted out the door. No sooner had he run outside than the people on both sides turned their guns and unleashed a dense volley of bullets at Lin Tian. Lin Tian broke into a run, quickly taking cover behind an abandoned car, just as bullets struck the vehicle all over. Emma, thank goodness the car was closer to me, otherwise I would have been riddled with holes, Lin Tian thought to himself, scared into a cold sweat. Then, Lin Tian looked at the hostage behind him and saw that after drinking the healing potion, his breathing had gradually stabilized. Lin Tian gave the Dragon Emperor an "OK" hand signal. The Dragon Emperor nodded with satisfaction and ordered the Nidhogg members, "The hostage has been rescued, show no mercy to those inside!" A dozen Nidhogg members swiftly charged out, and in just thirty seconds, they had killed all the remaining agents; without the threat of a hostage, killing them was like child''s play. Lin Tian brought the hostage to the Dragon Emperor''s side, and after inspecting the situation, the Dragon Emperor nodded and ordered his men to help the hostage into the airplane. Then another plane flew in, and the person who disembarked was an elder official dressed in a Zhongshan suit. Lin Tian hurriedly went up to greet him, respectfully saying, "Greetings to the elder official." The elder official praised him, "You did not disappoint me, the mission was completed very well." Lin Tian was indifferent to others'' praise, but he particularly cared about the elder official''s words, which were sweeter to him than honey. The elder official continued, "The people we sent out to gather information have returned. Tomorrow afternoon, come to Nidhogg to get familiarized, and then we can formally hand over the task." "Yes, sir." Lin Tian gave a solemn military salute. Afterward, the elder official quickly left with a group of Nidhogg members. At this moment, Lin Tian was extremely excited. However, today, for some trivial matters, he had personally come here with the purpose of assigning Lin Tianxia a mission. Lin Tian had a feeling that in the elder official''s eyes, he was held in higher regard than the Dragon Emperor, and even though Lin Tian did not know why, he was exceptionally pleased to be valued so highly by the elder official. But what was unfortunate was that Lin Tian suddenly realized that the plane that had brought him here had forgotten to take him back. In the wilderness, without a car in sight, he had no choice but to walk. Two hours later, Lin Tian finally found a highway and managed to catch a ride to Wu''an City. By the time Lin Tian reached Wu''an City, it was already past eight in the evening. By then, the company''s situation had largely stabilized, and the morning''s events had not adversely affected the company, which continued to operate smoothly and orderly. As Lin Tian was about to undertake a mission, that evening he summoned Bu Mengting, Chen Lihui, Jiang Hui, Wang Ying, and Shen Mengyi to delegate some tasks because this morning he had seen Zhang Ya, and he was worried. To ensure the safety of Bu Mengting and Shen Mengyi, Bu Mengting would be inseparable from Shen Mengyi from now on. On one hand, Bu Mengting would help Shen Mengyi manage the company''s work, and on the other, it was to make it easier for Jiang Hui and Wang Ying to protect the two. Lin Tian knew Zhang Ya''s ways. Even with such measures, he was still not at ease, but there was nothing he could do as Nidhogg''s tasks could not be ignored. Now, all Lin Tian could do was to increase protection for Bu Mengting and Shen Mengyi, hoping they would be safe until his return. Early the next day, Lin Tian went to the hospital to check on He Qianqian. With generous spending added to his current status and position, the hospital took very good care of He Qianqian, which was a relief. At ten in the morning, Lin Tian boarded the plane and headed for Nidhogg. Nidhogg had more than a dozen bases, and at that moment, the Nidhogg members were in a dense forest near Capital City, a place that seemed inaccessible and without paths to ordinary people. However, this place was different, with a small airport, the most advanced electronic equipment, and the most luxurious weapons and gear all visible here. This was Lin Tian''s first visit to Nidhogg''s base, and he was utterly astonished by his surroundings. It was only after learning more that he found out that although Nidhogg was Huaxia''s strongest force, its members were all Spiritual Warriors, but it actually had just over two hundred members. However, each one was an elite, worth a thousand ordinary troops. The Dragon Emperor came out to welcome Lin Tian and immediately took him to a secret chamber. As soon as the secret chamber was opened, Lin Tian smelled a fragrance, which upon entering his nose gave him a feeling of exhilaration and relief. Then he saw a pool about two meters in diameter and one meter deep in the middle of the chamber. Inside the pool was a blue viscous substance resembling porridge. Lin Tian asked, "What is this for?" The Dragon Emperor pointed to the blue liquid in the pool and answered, "This is Evolution Liquid, created by Huaxia''s top scientists, combined with dozens of divine and valuable ingredients. It''s a divine medicine that can enhance the physique and increase strength. We call it Dragon Transformation Liquid, meaning that after being tempered by it, one can transcend the ordinary and transform into a dragon." Lin Tian, skeptical, asked, "You''re saying that if I take a bath in Dragon Transformation Liquid, my body will become stronger and my strength will increase?" "Yes," the Dragon Emperor confirmed with a nod. Lin Tian was shocked; he had never heard of such a liquid before, and could hardly believe that Huaxia''s scientists were so incredible to have developed such a treasure. Just bathing in it could strengthen the body C if such a thing were available to the public, gyms would go out of business, and treadmill manufacturers would close down. Chapter 480 - 452 Drink Drink Drink Lin Tian stared at the Dragon Transformation Liquid, his eyes glowing as he wished he could take the entire pond home for his little wife to bathe in. He asked, "Do you have a lot of this Dragon Transformation Liquid? Can I take a little bit back with me? My wife has been sickly since she was little, and I want her to try it too, just a little bit, as much as a water bottle would hold." Lin Tian''s eyes were filled with pleading. "No way," the Dragon Emperor flatly refused, his eyes glaring at Lin Tian with full disdain. The Dragon Emperor said, "This Dragon Transformation Liquid is a national treasure among national treasures, more valuable than pandas. Just this pool of Dragon Transformation Liquid is worth hundreds of billions at cost and is priceless. Each new member of Nidhogg has only one chance to immerse in the Dragon Transformation Liquid, for no more than thirty minutes per occasion. Even a second more is not allowed." "Still thinking of taking it home? Wishful thinking!" "If it''s not allowed, it''s not allowed. Why the disdain? I was just asking. You''re pulling a long face like a donkey; I don''t owe you money." Lin Tian muttered quietly, extremely unwilling in his heart, thinking, oh little wife, it''s not that your husband isn''t thinking about you, it''s just that the Dragon Emperor is too stingy. Then, the Dragon Emperor took out a stopwatch and said, "Starting the timer now, you must come out after half an hour." Lin Tian hurriedly ran to the edge of the pool of Dragon Transformation Liquid like the wind, frantically ripping off his clothes and jumping naked into the liquid. The Dragon Emperor saw Lin Tian''s antics, his eyelid twitching with irritation, and he hurriedly left the secret room, thinking as he walked, "How embarrassing, he''s such a disgrace. Why did the old chief favor you over me? What do you have that I don''t?" As soon as Lin Tian jumped into the Dragon Transformation Liquid, certain parts of his body began to burn painfully. On closer examination, he realized that the areas where he had scars were the ones hurting. However, the pain lasted less than thirty seconds before the scars disappeared, leaving slightly paler tender skin behind. "Is it really that miraculous?" Lin Tian couldn''t believe his eyes. In just thirty seconds, it had healed scars that had been there for over a decade. To say the least, the Dragon Transformation Liquid was a hundred times more potent than any healing potion. He quickly submerged his entire body in the Dragon Transformation Liquid, not sparing his hair, trying to maximize absorption. Three minutes later, the potency of the Dragon Transformation Liquid began to surge. Lin Tian could clearly see with the naked eye tiny streams of the liquid slowly burrowing into his skin. The Dragon Transformation Liquid was cold, but his skin turned red and itchy, feeling swollen. He could clearly feel the strength in his arms increasing, the fat slowly transforming into muscle, the muscles gradually becoming solid and hard, like iron blocks to the touch. Five minutes later, he knocked on his skin, which emitted a muffled sound, like the sound of tapping on steel. Lin Tian was almost ecstatic, touching his skin, feeling like a behemoth. Having fought twice in the Black Fist Arena against a behemoth and yesterday against an "extra-large" special agent at the factory gate, Lin Tian realized his physical body was a major flaw. A body strong like a behemoth''s was like wearing a layer of armor. Against an equally strong opponent, just protecting one''s vital areas could almost guarantee invincibility. Therefore, Lin Tian had always wished his physical body could become more formidable. To make his body robust like a behemoth, mere exercise and abdominal workouts were useless. He needed Precious Medicine to temper his bones to achieve that level of physical strength. Until now, Lin Tian had lacked Precious Medicine, but with the Dragon Transformation Liquid, he could greatly enhance his physical strength and turn his wish into reality. However, Lin Tian sensed that five minutes had already passed, with twenty-five more to go. The effect of the Dragon Transformation Liquid was slowing down. After twenty-five minutes, it would be a stroke of luck for him to reach even half the physical strength of a behemoth. "Damn this thirty minutes, damn these rules, damn the Dragon Emperor!" Lin Tian said angrily, thinking about how to make the most out of the Dragon Transformation Liquid in just thirty minutes. Soon, Lin Tian figured out the mechanism of action of the Dragon Transformation Liquidit was meant to enter his body through his skin and gradually strengthen him, the basic principle being skin absorption followed by bodily assimilation. But how slow is skin absorption? Drinking it would be much faster! But could he drink it? Lin Tian stared at the Dragon Transformation Liquid, licked his lips, and struggled internally. He was certain that the Dragon Transformation Liquid was not poisonous; his main worry was that drinking it might harm his stomach or intestines, given its strong potency. He was very concerned, but then again, he was not willing to leave without doing something. After some thought, he clenched his teeth and fists, and said to himself, "The bold live, the timid starvedrink!" He closed his eyes, opened his mouth wide, and gulped down a big mouthful of Dragon Transformation Liquid. Then... then he felt embarrassed. As soon as the Dragon Transformation Liquid entered his throat, it felt like drinking strong liquor, making Lin Tian feel as if it was boiling inside his stomach, with heat spreading all over his bodythe intensity comparable to that of hundred-proof liquor. As he swallowed, it nearly killed Lin Tian. His skin was burning hot, his temperature must have been at least forty or fifty degrees, and he trembled all over in pain as if he were being cut to pieces. Cold sweat streamed down his face. Although the temperature in the secret room was very low and the Dragon Transformation Liquid was cool, steam seemed to be emanating from around Lin Tian, as if he were in a sauna. If he were an ordinary person, he would have died from just that much, and even as a Spiritual Warrior, it was too much for him to bear. He quickly took out a bottle of healing potion from the "Taotie System" and drank it. He thought to himself that if the healing potion worked, he would continue to drink it, but if it did not, he would quickly, while he still could move, go and find the Dragon Emperor for a solution. As it turned out, Lin Tian''s healing potion was genuinely effective. As soon as it hit his stomach, the pain immediately subsided, and the burning sensation in his guts also eased a great deal. He quickly took out another bottle and drank it; soon, the pain disappeared entirely. Then he noticed that his lower abdomen began to contract step by step, becoming firm. "It''s working!" Lin Tian excitedly thought. Afterward, he started his "whale drinking water" mode. His standard routine went like this: he would take a big gulp of Dragon Transformation Liquid, then immediately drink two bottles of healing potion. They complemented each other and were indispensable. Ten minutes later, Lin Tian''s stomach was as big as that of an eight-month pregnant woman. He was about to vomit, drinking and spitting in turns; he couldn''t hold any more. It was so hard that he even struggled to talk, but he was not yet satisfied. There were fifteen minutes left, and this was a chance that came only once; he wanted to maximize it. He asked the "Taotie System," "Do you have something to promote digestion and absorption, something to help with urination? Anything that could help me absorb the Dragon Transformation Liquid in my stomach faster, bring them all out." The "Taotie System" obediently brought out a dozen bottles of potion, and Lin Tian, not caring about the consequences, guzzled them all down. The medicine from three thousand years in the future was powerful; it worked in one minute, and the urge to urinate came immediately. He quickly ran out and urinated a vast amount. When he came back, his stomach had shrunk by half. Without a word, he continued drinking! Five minutes later, Lin Tian''s stomach looked like that of an eight-month pregnant woman again. Originally, he was sitting on the ground, and the Dragon Transformation Liquid could cover his eyes, but now it only reached to his neck. A tenth of the Dragon Transformation Liquid had been drunk by Lin Tian. The Dragon Emperor said that the pool of Dragon Transformation Liquid was worth a hundred billion, and in just twenty minutes, Lin Tian had already accounted for ten billion. Just thinking about it made him thrilled. Then, Lin Tian drank another dozen bottles of potion taken from the "Taotie System," went to urinate again, and came back to continue drinking. In the end, Lin Tian could hardly walk and didn''t even dare to breathe heavily. He clutched his mouth tightly with both hands, but still, the Dragon Transformation Liquid flowed out of his nostrils and ears. The half-hour was up quickly, and the Dragon Emperor came in three seconds early. As soon as the door opened, he smelled a pungent odor of urine. The Dragon Emperor realized something was wrong and hurried inside. Seeing the two puddles of urine, the missing tenth of the Dragon Transformation Liquid, and Lin Tian covering his mouth, he almost went mad. "Lin Tian, what have you just done?" the Dragon Emperor shouted almost crazily. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian was startled and didn''t keep his hands covering his mouth properly, spraying a mouthful of Dragon Transformation Liquid. Hastily, he drank another mouthful to replenish what had just been expelled. The Dragon Emperor''s heart was practically bleeding. He knew how precious the Dragon Transformation Liquid was. For others, even five seconds more were too much for the Dragon Emperor to allow; on average, each person was only allowed to use a thousandth, but Lin Tian had used a tenth, even more than a tenth. "You get out here," the Dragon Emperor roared. Lin Tian wanted to get out too, but he really couldn''t move anymore. He quickly shook his head, causing Dragon Transformation Liquid to flow from his ears. Regretting the wastage, Lin Tian was so scared that he didn''t dare move anymore. The Dragon Emperor couldn''t stand it anymore. He personally stepped forward, pulled Lin Tian out of the pool of Dragon Transformation Liquid, hoisted him up, and walked outside. "I can''t deal with you anymore. We''re going to see the old chief to let him judge. You''ve wasted so much Dragon Transformation Liquid; let''s see how the old chief will punish you." The Dragon Emperor kicked open the door of the secret room and cursed as he walked out. This put Lin Tian in an embarrassing situation, as he was stark naked. He wanted to ask for clothes, but as soon as he opened his mouth, the Dragon Transformation Liquid he hadn''t yet swallowed would flow out, so he fumbled his words with his mouth covered, "Get me some clothes, it''s embarrassing, Dragon Emperor, please find me something to wear." Chapter 481 - 453: Am I Wrong? "Put some clothes on me, this is embarrassing, Dragon Emperor, I''m begging you, please let me have some clothes!" Lin Tian covered his mouth, his words muffled and unclear. The Dragon Emperor was now driven mad by Lin Tian and couldn''t care less about his dignity. Letting Lin Tian lose some face was a good way to vent his anger. Then, a comical scene ensued with the solemn and serious Nidhogg soldiers, who were all training and acting. Lin Tian''s naked body attracted everyone''s attention, and some seemed hardly able to believe that someone dared to strut around Nidhogg in the nude. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was the Dragon Emperor carrying a naked man around, causing the training to halt as everyone gathered to discuss what was happening. "This guy has guts, strutting around here in the buff, isn''t he afraid of dying?" "Are you blind, can''t you see that he''s doing it against his will? I bet he''s made a mistake and is now being punished by the captain!" At the mention of "punishment," everyone shivered. They all knew too well the Dragon Emperor''s methods of punishment! A soldier swallowed hard, nervously saying, "What new trick has the captain come up with now? This method of punishment might not hurt, but it''s humiliating. It''s worse than being sentenced to run a hundred miles." "There''s going to be a good show now, but who is this guy? Is he one of our Nidhogg? How come I''ve never seen him before?" ...,.... As the whispers spread, the crowd moved step by step closer to the Dragon Emperor and Lin Tian. Lin Tian felt as if he was being ogled by over a hundred sinister eyes, and involuntarily shivered, instinctively tightening up his buttocks, thinking, these guys haven''t been cooped up here for so long they''ve become perverts like those in prison, have they? "What are you looking at? Keep staring, and I''ll gouge out your eyeballs!" the Dragon Emperor shouted angrily at his subordinates. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They really were obedient. At the Dragon Emperor''s bark, they all dutifully returned to their business, not even sneaking glances at Lin Tian anymore. Lin Tian wasn''t sure if the Dragon Emperor did it on purpose, but he was paraded around Nidhogg, exposing his naked backside, and of course, that place, to nearly all its members. Fearing to waste the Dragon Transformation Liquid and unable to speak out, Lin Tian had already cursed the Dragon Emperor a hundred and eighty times in his heart. This time, whether he liked it or not, he was going to become notorious in Nidhogg. The two quickly reached an isolated small room at the edge of Nidhogg. This room was serene, surrounded by flowers and grass, with a grape trellis over the entrance. Though small, it was spotless, a veritable paradise. The Dragon Emperor threw Lin Tian fiercely to the ground, exhaled a breath of foul air in an effort to calm himself, then straightened his clothing before picking Lin Tian up again and, pretending to be very polite, knocked on the door. "Come in," a strong and firm voice called from inside. Lin Tian immediately recognized the voiceit belonged to the elderly commander. No wonder there was such a paradise within Nidhogg; it turned out to be the dwelling of the elderly commander. Since he was here to see the elderly commander, Lin Tian felt relieved. He believed that as long as he didn''t do anything too outrageous, the commander would surely be on his side. The commander was currently dressed in a Zhongshan suit, practicing calligraphy with a brush, a gesture of refined and noble elegance. But this scene was abruptly disrupted by the presence of the crude Dragon Emperor and the naked Lin Tian. Typically, the Dragon Emperor was quite polite in front of the elderly commander, but today, he had truly lost his composure due to Lin Tian''s infuriating behavior. He threw Lin Tian down once more, and Lin Tian deliberately let out an exaggerated cry of pain. "Ouch, it hurts! My butt, oh!" The shout even startled the elderly commander, who flinched and his brush loosened, making the character "" lose its strength and vigor, causing him to shake his head and sigh. After that, the commander put down his brush, turned around, and was completely taken aback. The Dragon Emperor was still somewhat normal, despite his anger, but Lin Tian''s nakedness was unexpectedwas he caught during an awkward situation? Lin Tian quickly got up and, looking at the character the commander had written, beat the Dragon Emperor to the punch, saying, "Excellent, excellent! A gentle grinding of ancient ink fills the room with fragrance, while the newly washed inkstone pool shines with splendor!" After he finished, Lin Tian was impressed with himself for recalling such a poem. Those years spent in high school certainly weren''t wasted; nine years of mandatory education were so critical. "The characters soar dynamically, firm and vigorous, exuding grandeur without sacrificing beauty. Between the lines lies a sense of vastness and sharpness, clearly the work of an elder commander whose treasured saber has not dulled, a man of iron will and undiminished aspirations." The elder commander, looking at Lin Tian''s exposed body, though surprised, did not express it outright. He shook his head and said, "I''m old, old indeed. The new waves of the Yangtze River push the old waves ahead; with each new generation comes the old. It''s futile for one not to recognize the inevitability of aging." The old marshal was one of the few who stood at the forefront when Huaxia was founded, which means he''s already over a hundred years old. Although Lin Tian didn''t know why the old marshal could live until now, those who had fought for the country''s founding each harbored a patriotic heart. Despite their age, their spirit remained fierce. Lin Tian couldn''t read, but he was able to infer the old marshal''s state of mind. He stared at the characters and said, "From these few characters, I can tell that the old marshal''s patriotic fervor is overwhelming, but there seems to be a tinge of melancholy in your writing. If I''m not mistaken, Marshal, you must have some unfulfilled wishes!" The old marshal looked at Lin Tian with surprise and pleasure, asking, "I didn''t expect someone as young as you to understand calligraphy, and even infer my melancholy from my writing. You are truly a master calligrapher!" Now, even Lin Tian had to admire himself. He had bluffed so perfectly; he didn''t know squat about calligraphy! At the old marshal''s age, anyone would have some regrets. Lin Tian''s wild guess had hit the bullseye. Lin Tian replied modestly, "I''ve been fond of calligraphy since I was little and have a slight understanding, just a slight one!" The old marshal continued to probe, "My calligraphy contains the essence of three great calligraphers. Can you tell which three they were?" The bluffing had gone too farLin Tian was clueless. He could list less than three famous calligraphers by name. Wearing a distressed expression, he had no idea what to do. But fortunately, the Dragon Emperor was there to bail him out. The Dragon Emperor had brought Lin Tian to the old marshal to face punishment for his crimes, but for some reason, Lin Tian had started to casually chat with the old marshal, growing increasingly warm in conversation and sidelining the Dragon Emperor, as if he was an extra. In fact, he was an extra. The old marshal had just taken an interest when the Dragon Emperor interrupted him with a statement. "Marshal, I brought Lin Tian here today for you to punish him for his crimes." Emma, when the Dragon Emperor spoke those words, he was so delighted he almost knelt down in gratitude. Those words were just perfect. Otherwise, Lin Tian would have had to honestly admit that he had no clue about calligraphy and was just bluffing. The old marshal''s interest was sharply cut off. He looked at the Dragon Emperor, and then at Lin Tian, and said, "What crime have you committed to make the Dragon Emperor so angry? Besides, why did you come in here naked, we have a female comrade in Nidhogg." Since the three present were all men, Lin Tian wasn''t embarrassed by his lack of clothing at all. As for the presence of a woman, well, if she saw anything, it wasn''t like he would lose a piece of flesh. Lin Tian said with an innocent face, "I don''t know what crime I''ve committed. The Dragon Emperor didn''t explain and just captured me all of a sudden. And it''s not that I chose not to wear clothes, the Dragon Emperor is the one who didn''t allow me to wear any. Moreover, the Dragon Emperor carried me around Nidhogg, so everyone saw." The old marshal then commented, "Dragon Emperor, you need to temper your temper a bit. It''s normal for young people to make mistakes. When I was Lin Tian''s age, I often made errors too. When young people make a mistake, they should be allowed to correct it. Why did you capture Lin Tian and bring him here without explaining?" Listening, Lin Tian couldn''t help but laugh, while the Dragon Emperor''s face turned ashen, thinking that the old marshal was being too biased, not even inquiring about the situation before reprimanding him. The Dragon Emperor said with a sense of grievance, "Marshal, we have a rule in Nidhogg that new members have the opportunity to spend half an hour in the Dragon Transformation Liquid." "Right," added Lin Tian, "I just came out from the Dragon Transformation Liquid, having spent half an hour there, not a minute more. How did I commit any crime?" The Dragon Emperor, grinding his teeth in anger, said, "Lin Tian stayed in there for half an hour and ruined a tenth of the Dragon Transformation Liquid. Marshal, you know how precious the liquid is; not a drop should be wasted. And Lin Tian, he ruined a full tenth of it. Isn''t that a crime?" At this point, the old marshal''s face finally turned grave as he asked, "Lin Tian, did you truly ruin a tenth of the Dragon Transformation Liquid?" "No way!" Lin Tian put on an innocent face and said, "Such a treasure as the Dragon Transformation Liquid, how could I bear to waste it? I drank the entire tenth of it, not wasting a single drop. The Dragon Emperor didn''t tell me not to drink the liquid when I went in!" Even the old marshal was taken aback and stressed, "You drank all that liquid?" "Hmm," Lin Tian patted his belly, indicating that the liquid was inside him. It was now Lin Tian''s turn to question the Dragon Emperor, "Dragon Emperor, isn''t the Dragon Transformation Liquid meant to strengthen our bodies? I drank it, which is for strengthening, isn''t it? Is there anything wrong with that?" Yes, there was nothing wrong with that, except Lin Tian was able to drink the Dragon Transformation Liquid and remain perfectly fine. Now the Dragon Emperor was baffled; he felt that Lin Tian hadn''t done anything wrong, but the loss of a tenth of the liquid was causing him heartache! Seeing the Dragon Emperor''s awkwardness, the old marshal quickly interjected, "Let''s let this incident slide. Lin Tian drank it, so be it. But next time, remember to explicitly tell team members going into the liquid that they are not to drink it." The old marshal''s statement was superfluous, for not everyone was like Lin Tian, who had a healing potion and could actually drink the Dragon Transformation Liquid. Chapter 482 - 454 Youre Too Slow, Ill Wait for You The old chief had not pursued it, so what could the Dragon Emperor say? Moreover, had Lin Tian really done anything wrong? What good would pursuing it do? In the end, the old chief casually threw a piece of clothing on Lin Tian, and both the Dragon Emperor and Lin Tian left. As soon as they were out of the old chief''s sight, Lin Tian said shamelessly to the Dragon Emperor, "Dragon Emperor, I just don''t get it. I''m so cute, and I''m so handsome. Why don''t you understand me? Why do you always have to be against me? Tell me, in our several encounters, haven''t they all ended with your complete defeat? From now on, be nicer to me, and we can still be friends." The Dragon Emperor, seeing Lin Tian''s smug look, wanted to beat him up, but with the old chief protecting him, he dared not act. He could only threaten, "Lin Tian, this is Nidhogg, my territory. You''d better behave yourself. If you cause even the slightest trouble on my turf, I have a hundred ways to make you remember me for a lifetime. I want to see how the old chief can protect you in front of everyone." The Dragon Emperor''s words were a reminder to Lin Tian. As the saying goes, "When under another''s roof, one must bow their head." Now that Lin Tian was on the Dragon Emperor''s turf, he really needed to rein himself in, or even the old chief couldn''t help him. Lin Tian said cheerily, "Dragon Emperor, bye-bye, I''m going back now. I drank so much Dragon Transformation Liquid, I need to digest it. By the way, where''s my room?" The Dragon Emperor pointed in a direction and said, "404 is your room." Lin Tian quickly scurried away, but as he walked, he always felt like a monkey from the zoo dropped onto the street. Members of Nidhogg saw him and pointed at him as if he were a monkey, smirking and whispering. "Damn that Dragon Emperor, now I can''t help but be furious," Lin Tian cursed in his heart. It was only because the Dragon Emperor had paraded him around that others were pointing and whispering at him. Amidst all the pointing and whispering, Lin Tian found room 404. It was just big enough to fit a bed and a desk. Fortunately, there was a set of Nidhogg military uniforms inside, so he didn''t have to go out butt-naked. The Nidhogg uniforms were dark in color, each embroidered with a black dragon. The dragon''s head was held high, and the scale known as ''Nidhogg'' on its chest was especially distinct. The uniform was designed by dozens of designers with the purpose of conveying the idea: "A dragon''s inverse scale, touching it provokes rage." As the saying goes, being in the military regrets for two years, not being in it regrets for a lifetime. Every hot-blooded man dreams of being a soldier in uniform, filled with pride and passion. Lin Tian wore the uniform properly and solemnly, looking at himself in the mirror, he suddenly felt a sense of responsibility, the duty of a soldier, the belief in protecting the country and promoting justice. Of course, after Lin Tian put on the uniform, there was one most important point that couldn''t be erasedthe word "handsome!" A uniform makes a man stand tall, and anyone (of course, there are exceptions) looks slightly more handsome in uniform, and someone as naturally good-looking as Lin Tian looked even more handsome. Lin Tian was still admiring his own attractiveness in the mirror when suddenly, he felt a wave of superpower fluctuation. Then, something miraculous happenedLin Tian felt an invisible hand desperately pulling at his clothes. Before Lin Tian could protect his clothes, his jacket was ripped off. Lin Tian activated his Ox Power Technique, clenched his fists, and turned to look but didn''t see the thief. However, his military uniform suddenly disappeared. What was going on, were there ghosts? Then, something even more ridiculous happenedthe invisible hand appeared again, this time pulling at his pants. Lin Tian clung desperately to his pants. Nidhogg''s pants were indeed very sturdy, enduring a strong pull without tearing. Soon, Lin Tian discovered the source of the superpower, right outside his door. It seems someone was playing a prank on me, Lin Tian thought to himself. He then opened the door, didn''t even look, and gathered a Fireball in one hand, firing it directly in the direction of the Ability Source. The invisible hand instantly disappeared, and then Lin Tian heard a scream. "It''s on fire, it''s on fire, help me, help...!" Then, several voices chimed in simultaneously, apparently trying to put out a fire. This was obviously a group of people ganging up to bully Lin Tian. He hadn''t even finished admiring his handsome reflection when these people started messing with him. Filled with anger, Lin Tian walked out. Not far from the door stood four members of Nidhogg, with one having his face burnt by Lin Tian, his clothes mostly destroyed, and his hair singed, but fortunately, apart from some minor burn injuries to certain parts, he was relatively unharmed. This man, Wang Lifeng, a Spiritual Warrior with the strength of Mirror Breaking, had Telekinesis as his superpower. It was he who had just played the prank on Lin Tian, and he deserved what he got from Lin Tian. In the military, soldiers are passionate and straightforward, with no scheming or manipulation, which is fundamentally different from businessmen. Thus, outsiders often think that soldiers are short-tempered and businessmen are more congenial. This perspective is incorrect. When you see a soldier smiling, he''s genuinely smiling, but when you see a businessman smile, he might have already set a trap awaiting your fall. Wang Lifeng is a straightforward person. He shouted, "You''re quite ruthless, kid. I was just teasing you, and you dared to burn me." Lin Tian laughed and said, "Teasing me? I''m not a three-year-old kid. Using that word doesn''t seem quite right, does it!" Stepping forward from behind Wang Lifeng was a tall man named Li Chong, standing at 1.9 meters, sturdy and dark-skinned with a muscular body, clearly a power-based type. Li Chong said, "Nidhogg has its own rules. You''re new here, and on your first day, you have to go through the ritual by all of us. After that, we''re brothers; we all went through it, and you''re no exception." This rule was known to Lin Tian, just like in "Yu Zui," where on the first day you get beaten up, but there are exceptions. On the second day, Yu Zui became the second in command because, well, Yu Zui was awesome! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian also wanted to be like Yu Zui, but he aimed to do even better. While Yu Zui got beaten up on his first day, Lin Tian didn''t want to be ridiculed. Instead, he wanted to ridicule them. Why did Lin Tian dare to think this way, to challenge the rules? Because he was even more awesome than Yu Zui! He said to Li Chong, "Although I''m a newcomer, I don''t want to go through the ritual. Tell me, how can I avoid it?" "It''s simple, defeat us. I won''t step up, if I did, it would be bullying. Second brother, your turn." Li Chong pointed to a person behind him named Zhang He, a Mirror Breaking strongman, whose superpower was fire. Lin Tian advised, "From the sounds of it, you''re the leader of these four people, the most powerful. I suggest you come forward yourself, don''t send your men to their doom." While Lin Tian spoke calmly, Zhang He was not pleased. He stepped forward and asked, "What do you mean, rookie? Looking down on me, huh? I just saw you burn my fourth brother, and your superpower must be fire, which coincidentally is also my superpower. Why don''t we compare, dare you?" "I dare, but don''t regret it," Lin Tian advised again. Zhang He confidently said, "Regret, and I''m your grandson. Big brother, bring more water. When I light him up, you''ll need to quickly douse him to save him; otherwise, if a life is lost, we can''t explain it away." Lin Tian replied, "Don''t worry, I''ll try to go easy and certainly won''t burn you to death." Lin Tian and the four arrived at the basketball court, standing face to face, twenty meters apart, with a large crowd gathered around to watch the excitement. Although Lin Tian had only been at Nidhogg for less than three hours, thanks to the Dragon Emperor, everyone recognized him. "Isn''t that the bare-butt kid?" "Right, how did he end up here? The captain let him off that easily?" "Bare-butt kid has some skills, daring to face Zhang He alone. When I was new, Zhang He had tormented me badly, I still have a scar on my buttocks!" "Hahaha...." Listening to people calling him "bare-butt kid" all around, Lin Tian felt angered. Were it not for that damned Dragon Emperor, he wouldn''t be talked about like this. Zhang He sighed deeply and said, "Let''s start, huh!" Then, he spread his palms, his Ability Source erupted, readying to gather a fireball in his palms. Zhang He targeted Lin Tian with his gaze and was stunned. He noticed Lin Tian just standing there, unmoved, showing no intention of activating his Ability Source. The people of Nidhogg were all noblemen, so Zhang He wasn''t surprised. He contained his Ability Source and said to Lin Tian, "Hey, why aren''t you activating your Ability Source? Are you giving up?" Lin Tian quickly shook his head and replied, "No no no, how could I possibly give up? I was just waiting for you. I saw you were gathering fireballs so slowly that I thought I''d wait for you. No problem, take your time, I''m not in a rush." "You dare say I gather fireballs slowly?" Zhang He felt like he was slapped in the face. He quickly said, "New guy, you''re too arrogant. I don''t need you to wait, let''s see who can gather fireballs faster." "You said it!" As soon as Lin Tian finished speaking, a fist-sized fireball appeared in his palm. Zhang He was shocked and frantically drove his Ability Source. By the time he formed a fist-sized fireball, Lin Tian''s fireball was already the size of a basketball. By the time Zhang He''s fireball became as large as a basketball, Lin Tian''s fireball had already grown over a meter in diameter. The huge fireball spun swiftly on Lin Tian''s fingertips, looking spectacular. "So fast, so flashy!" Zhang He couldn''t help but exclaim. "Nice!" "Bare-butt kid, that fireball play is sick, thumbs up!" "Faster, faster, make the fire bigger!" , . The surrounding crowd voiced their admiration. Chapter 483 - 455: Whose Fist is Harder Lin Tian pressed his fingertip against a fireball with a diameter of one meter, not letting it grow any larger because he was afraid Zhang He would be discouraged. After more than a minute, Zhang He, drenched in sweat, finally managed to get his fireball to one-meter in diameter, about the size of Lin Tian''s. But tragically, he had just focused on making the fireball grow larger, that he almost drained all of his Ability Source, which could no longer sustain the fireball at a diameter of one meter. His fireball was slowly shrinking. Zhang He desperately tried to maintain the size of the fireball, but it was futile. Lin Tian watched him sweat profusely and couldn''t help but feel pained by the sight. In the end, Zhang He managed to keep the fireball at half a meter in size. He looked up at Lin Tian and immediately felt deflated. Lin Tian''s fireball was not only still one meter in diameter, but it was also spinning seemingly without effort, looking incredibly at ease. What was there to compare? One was struggling to the point of exhaustion, the other was utterly relaxed and even enjoying himself. Zhang He was completely demoralized then and there. He gave up his superpower and took a few breaths before saying, "I lost, I''m no match for you." "Knowing one''s limit is a virtue I appreciate. Well done," Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction and also retracted his superpower, not wanting to push Zhang He further. Seeing Zhang He defeated, his older brother Li Chong started to get restless. They were close brothers in arms, so Li Chong couldn''t just sit by and let his buddy be put down. Li Chong stepped forward and challenged Lin Tian, "New guy, you managed to make my younger brother concede, I admit you''ve got some skills. But do you dare to compete with me?" Li Chong pointed at himself with his thumb, deliberately showing off his muscles to showcase his strength. "Why wouldn''t I? But I''d like to know what you have in mind for the competition," Lin Tian asked. Li Chong took off his shirt, revealing his dark, bulging muscles, and pointed at them. "I''m not like my younger brother, I don''t have those fancy superpowersmy strength is natural: strong fists and heavy punches, a body of tendon and muscle. Let''s see whose punch packs more power today. What do you say, do you have the guts?" Lin Tian almost burst into laughter on hearing this. Li Chong was of the same breed as a titan, only a size smaller. His strength undoubtedly wouldn''t match the titan''s and was probably close to that of a special agent. If this had been two hours earlier, Lin Tian definitely wouldn''t have dared to take on such a challenge. But things were different now. After drinking so much Dragon Transformation Liquid, it wasn''t for nothing. Lin Tian could feel his strength increasing and his muscles growing. His entire body had hardened a few degrees. He was just looking for a worthy opponent to test his new power, and Li Chong had shown up at the perfect time. Unable to wait, Lin Tian eagerly accepted, "Great, I was just looking for someone to spar with. Let''s see whose fists are stronger today." Lin Tian had just demonstrated his Fire Control Technique, and before even fighting, Zhang He had given up. So some people who had been observing started to reevaluate Lin Tian and warned him kindly, "Newcomer, think it through. Li Chong is known in Nidhogg as a tough guy. His punch is near invincible. You''ll be at a disadvantage if you go head-to-head with him." "Yeah, newbie, you should try a different contest. You''re sure to lose if it''s about who has the harder punch." "Li Chong, you''re being a bit unfair. Comparing punches with a newcomer is playing to your strengths and his weaknesses. It''s not fair. Why don''t you dare to compete with the newbie in fire control?" ...,.... It must be said that the people of Nidhogg were all iron-blooded men of their word; ''scheming'' was a concept totally foreign to them. Li Chong was also a straightforward man. After being called out by everyone, he scratched his head like a shy maiden. Then, Li Chong said, "I suppose I have been a bit of a bully. How about we change the contest?" Somehow, Lin Tian had taken a liking to the simple and straightforward Li Chong, with his body of pure muscle, and he felt even fonder of the Nidhogg family. Lin Tian waived off the suggestion, "It''s fine. Let''s just see whose punches are harder today. I know you''re tough, but I''m not weak either. I''m up for the challenge." Lin Tianyi finished speaking, and the crowd around him started to jeer. "New guy, you might be taking it a bit too far. Your fire control technique is powerful, but are your fists also that sturdy?" "Yeah, newcomer, your fire control technique is flawless; you''ve earned the right to boast here, don''t overdo it." ..., ... . Clearly, these people all meant well for Lin Tian; they didn''t believe that Lin Tian''s fists could be harder than Li Chong''s. Lin Tian thought to himself, ''The Emperor''s not in a hurry yet the eunuch is,'' as he hadn''t even competed yet and they were already anxious. Lin Tian said helplessly, "It''s alright, today''s just a simple contest, if I lose, I''ll accept defeat. If I win, then I''ve also displayed my strength." S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Good," Li Chong praised, "Newcomer, I admire people like you who don''t see victory or defeat as the measure of a hero. Straight talking and direct; today, no matter who wins or loses between us, I''ve made up my mind to be your friend." "Me too," Lin Tian nodded. Li Chong stepped towards Lin Tian with clenched fists and said, "Be careful, I''m throwing my punch now!" Lin Tian didn''t dare underestimate him; he crouched with his fists clenched, leaning forward, ready to unleash his full strength to test his true power. "Take this." Li Chong''s punch came flying with incredible speed; Lin Tian only saw a blur, followed by the sound of a fist cutting through the air. Lin Tian didn''t use his Neural Response Speed Ability or activate Ox Power Technique, but simply used all his might to throw an ordinary punch without any fancy tricks. "Boom!" A thud resonated as their fists collided forcefully, like two raging bulls; the power of the punch was horrifying and astonishing. Then, a surge of immense force shot into Lin Tian''s arm, causing him an intense pain. He staggered back three steps before barely steadying himself; his face was pale, his breath unsteady, looking as if he had just recovered from a severe illness. Li Chong, too, stepped back three times, his arm throbbing with pain, breath unsteady, face as pale as Lin Tian''s. This move ended in a draw. But this was when Lin Tian hadn''t gone all out. Had Lin Tian activated his Ox Power Technique and Neural Response Speed Ability, he would have blown Li Chong away with one full-force punch, defeating him with a single move. Although Lin Tian hadn''t won, he was extremely happy, for he had seen the benefits the Dragon Transformation Liquid had brought him. His physical body was now over three times stronger than before, nearly approaching the level of a behemoth. "Well done, newcomer, impressive, I respect you!" "To tie with Li Chong, impressive." "New guy, what''s your name, what do you like, which dormitory are you staying in? Let''s be friends!" Chapter 484 - 456 Xiahou Qingyi Lin Tianyi threw a punch and tied with Li Chong, stunning everyone. Lin Tian also knew the fire control technique, and the punch was so hard that he proved his strength invisibly, and no one around called him ''the bare-butt kid'' anymore. Li Chong bowed with his fists and said, "Impressive, your strength surpasses mine, I admire you." Lin Tian smiled and said, "You''re being modest, we tied." Li Chong scratched his head and asked goofily, "What''s your name?" "I''m Lin Tian." "I''m Zhang Chong, I live in dorm 410, we''re almost next to each other." "I''m Li Yu." "I''m Zhou Jun." "I''m Xie Gang, you can just call me Gangzi." , . Everyone around came to get to know Lin Tian, as strength is respected in the army, and being strong, Lin Tian was naturally popular. A moment later, Li Chong draped his arm around Lin Tian''s shoulders and said, "Brother Tian, let''s go drink and have skewers. Though our Nidhogg is in the mountains with just over two hundred people, the food is top-notch. The captain says eating well gives us the strength to fight, so our chefs are all five-star." "Let''s go eat." Lin Tian also reached out to put his arm around Li Chong''s shoulder but found that he couldn''t reach, so he reluctantly settled for the waist. How awkward! In the heat of summer, drinking, having skewers, and chatting were rare pleasures. At night, Lin Tian got slightly drunk. He had a good capacity for alcohol, but couldn''t stand the frequent toasts from many people. It was a miracle he wasn''t flat out. Drinking always makes one sleepy, and Lin Tian walked to the dorm, fell on the bed, and fell asleep right away. In a daze, Lin Tian felt someone calling him. And the person calling him was a woman. "Who''s Lin Tian, come out, come out..." Groggily getting up from the bed, Lin Tian listened closely, it indeed was a woman''s voice. He was puzzled, as he had just arrived at Nidhogg that day, had not even met all the men yet, so how could a woman be looking for him? He didn''t remember meeting any women at Nidhogg. Could it be that his luck with love was changing, given how prominent he had been on the basketball court today? Surely this woman admired him, envied him, and subsequently fell in love with him. Yes, that must be it! Lin Tian shamelessly thought. He quickly washed his face and went out, still dazed. As soon as he stepped out of the dorm, before he could find who was calling him, he was struck by a bolt of lightning, screaming in agony. He instantly sobered up, the alcohol effects gone. Lightning always represented ferocious power. Even though Lin Tian''s body had been tempered by the Dragon Transformation Liquid, it couldn''t withstand the torment of the lightning. He felt his whole body go numb, with a trembling and excruciating pain all over. After a bit more than a minute, Lin Tian managed to recover slightly. He gritted his teeth and yelled, "Who was it that struck me with lightning the moment I stepped out? Who is it, come out!" When he looked carefully, he realized that he was surrounded by Nidhogg members, all muffling their mouths and shaking their heads, signaling him not to speak recklessly. Being awoken from a sound sleep only to be struck by lightning upon stepping outside would anger anyone! Lin Tian wasn''t one to suffer in silence. Ignoring his comrades'' attempts to calm him, he continued shouting, "Who did it, you come out. If I find you, I won''t stop until I strip you down, dip a whip in cold water, and lash you a hundred times, I swear I won''t be named Lin." As soon as Lin Tian spoke these words, his comrades almost went mad, not daring to speak, only shaking their heads, looking at Lin Tian with eyes full of despair and sympathy. He just couldn''t understand why everyone was looking at him with such expressions. "I did it." A sharp and sexy voice emerged from the crowd, followed by the appearance of an extremely beautiful woman. The stunning beauty was about 1.7 meters tall, dressed like everyone else in Nidhogg''s uniform, which could not conceal her deadly allure. She had a melon-seed face, just like the dominant goddesses on TV. Despite being in Nidhogg, she maintained her skin exceptionally well, so very pale, especially her slim waist, which was graspable yet her front was too large, and her back was too lifted. The normal uniform clearly was a bit too tight, wrapping snugly around her, making Lin Tian think she looked distressed and wanting to help her loosen up. This breathtaking beauty, Xiahou Qingyi, was the only woman in Nidhogg, known for her brash nature. Her superpower was lightning, a formidable power and a mirror-step powerhouse who had few equals in half-mirror step. Even in Nidhogg, she was considered a strong contender. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nidhogg is the dagger hidden in the dark underbelly of the nation and represents the elite of the elite. Even a King of Soldiers can''t easily join. As the only female member in Nidhogg, Xiahou Qingyi definitely has something extraordinary about her. When it comes to her extraordinary abilities, they can be summarized in three points. The first point is her superpower of lightning, which has immense destructive power and is incredibly domineering. The second point is that she is extremely formidable. Not only does her superpower involve lightning, but she also wields the Qingluan Sword. The Qingluan Sword is exceptionally sharp, and combined with the power of lightning, it possesses unstoppable force. The third point is that her personality is extremely fiery. She starts fighting at the drop of a hat. Almost all the soldiers in Nidhogg have been beaten up by Xiahou Qingyi. Sometimes, even if the soldiers just glance at her, they would get a beating, earning Xiahou Qingyi the nickname "female demon" within Nidhogg. In short, although Xiahou Qingyi is incredibly beautiful, she is like a rose with thorns, best admired from a distance and not to be trifled with! Watching Xiahou Qingyi with her eyes wide and glaring angrily at Lin Tian, everyone pitied Lin Tian, thinking, "You''re finished this time. Normally, we have to lower our heads when we see her. What did you just say about pulling off her clothes and using a cold leather whip? Daring to talk to the female demon like that, you''re going to die a horrible death today, in so much pain you won''t be able to sleep all night." But Lin Tian didn''t know that this beautiful woman in front of him was so powerful and hot-tempered; however, he wasn''t angry anymore because he never gets mad when he sees a beautiful woman. Lin Tian said with a grin, "Beautiful, this is where you''re wrong. You call me out, I come out, and then you shock me with electricity. What is this about!" Xiahou Qingyi rushed to Lin Tian in a single stride, her fiery temper flaring up instantly. While throwing punches, she shouted, "Don''t call me beautiful! My name is Xiahou Qingyi. I shocked you just now to make you alert." After Xiahou Qingyi finished speaking, her fist landed squarely on Lin Tian''s stomach. Lin Tian didn''t expect Xiahou Qingyi to start punching out of the blue. Her punch was fast, and Lin Tian didn''t react in time. The punch hit him squarely in the stomach, and Lin Tian cried out in pain as his body flew backward, flipping twice in midair before crashing hard against the dormitory wall behind him, ending up in a miserable heap. The people around all sympathized with Lin Tian, but not a single person dared to help him up or even utter a word, which showed just how fearsome Xiahou Qingyi was. Lin Tian is happy when he sees a beautiful woman because he likes to chat, play, and "XXOO" with beauties, but he doesn''t like being beaten by them. He had been out for less than three minutes and spoken less than two sentences with Xiahou Qingyi, yet he had already been harmed by her twice. Uncles can endure, but aunties cannot! Lin Tian was angry. He stood up, clutching his painful stomach, and shouted loudly, "Ugly witch, why are you hitting me? What have I done to provoke you? Explain yourself! If you can''t explain it right now, I''m going to pin you down and XXOO you right here!" After hearing this, Xiahou Qingyi''s face turned an ashen blue. She glared fiercely at Lin Tian, biting her lip while her chest heaved violentlyit looked like her breasts might burst forth any moment. Xiahou Qingyi looked unbelievably sexy in this state. It was simply a blatant temptation to commit a crime! Everyone was captivated by Xiahou Qingyi in this state, staring dumbfounded at her, some even drooling, some murmuring quietly. "She''s gorgeous!" "So beautiful." "If I had such a beautiful wife, I wouldn''t mind if she beat me eight times a day." , . The thing Xiahou Qingyi hated the most was the lecherous gazes from men. She shouted loudly, "What are you looking at? Lower your heads! Keep looking, and I''ll gouge your eyeballs out." The group of big men were truly doomed. Scolded by Xiahou Qingyi, they all obediently lowered their heads and didn''t dare to look at Xiahou Qingyi again, not even sneaking a peek. Lin Tian internally despised these big men a hundred times over. He then said, "It''s human nature for men to look at women. Why shouldn''t we look? Looking at you is a compliment, it''s our right, our freedom. Why shouldn''t we look?" "Everyone, lift your heads! We are a bunch of grown men; we can''t be intimidated by a woman," Lin Tian shouted to the people around him. Lin Tian spoke with righteous indignation, expecting everyone to agree and boldly look up, all eyes fixed on Xiahou Qingyi. However, the reality was the exact opposite. No one dared lift their heads; instead, they quietly signaled Lin Tian. "Stop talking," they whispered. "Yeah, hurry up and apologize. Stop talking already!" "This woman is terribly fierce, sometimes fiercer than the captain." "Right, bro, as someone who has been through this, just admit your wrong and apologize. Only then will you get hit less." , . Lin Tian shook his head, despising these big men to the utmost. Now, he truly believed that saying, "It''s not the god-like opponents you should fear, but the pig-like teammates." Here he was, struggling alone against a female tiger, with not a single person standing by his side to help. Lin Tian felt quite embarrassed, but as a man, he felt he must stand up for the pride of Nidhogg''s men and suppress the female demon before him. Chapter 485 - 457: The Fierce Stunning Beauty Xiahou Qingyi stepped toward Lin Tian and said coldly, "You just said you would strip my clothes off and whip me with a wet leather whip." Lin Tian nodded and replied, "Yeah, that was me." Xiahou Qingyi asked again, "You just called me an ugly idiot and said you would have your way with me on the ground." "Yeah, you attacked me with electricity and hit me without distinction, I''m merely retaliating lightly by not killing you," Lin Tian argued righteously. Xiahou Qingyi continued, "You said that looking at me is your right, and doing so is showing me respect, right?" Lin Tian replied, "Yeah, isn''t that what women are for? We men look at you, and you should be happy about it." Those who knew Xiahou Qingyi knew that when she spoke like this, Lin Tian was mostly in for a beating, and it wouldn''t be light. "Lin Tian, I think you''re asking for death." With a loud shout, Xiahou Qingyi clenched her fists, ready to surge toward Lin Tian. "Wait, wait, wait." Lin Tian said, stopping her. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Xiahou Qingyi held back her fist and demanded, "Kneel down and kowtow three times, call me ''grandma'' a hundred times, and I might let you suffer less." Lin Tian was not afraid of her, he just didn''t understand why Xiahou Qingyi was treating him this way. Fighting was one thing, but there had to be a reason! Lin Tian asked, "I was sleeping soundly just now, why did you wake me up, and why did you hit me after waking me? Have I offended you, or have we had any disputes before?" "Yes!" Xiahou Qingyi retorted sharply, not only surpriseing Lin Tian but also the comrades around them. They all knew Lin Tian had just arrived this afternoon, and since then, he had been summoned by the Dragon Emperor and had been with them the whole time, so it was impossible for him to have encountered Xiahou Qingyi. So, if Xiahou Qingyi said they had a past conflict, it must have been before Lin Tian joined Nidhogg. What could that conflict be? Lin Tian asked, "Explain yourself, what conflict is there between us, have we met before?" Xiahou Qingyi yelled, "Li Chong, come out." Immediately, Lin Tian saw Li Chong covering his face, limping out, and moaning in pain, evidently having been beaten hard. It was clear Li Chong had been beaten, and not lightly. Lin Tian hurried over to help Li Chong, asking, "What happened to you, who did this? Tell me, I''ll avenge you." Li Chong looked pitiful with panda eyes. He covered his mouth and mumbled, "Bro Tian, you don''t need to avenge me, just see if you can get through this yourself." Without him saying, Lin Tian guessed it was Xiahou Qingyi who had beaten him. Li Chong continued, "Today, the captain sent a message. I saw you were sleeping, so I didn''t call you. The captain said that you, me, and Xiahou Qingyi are to form a team and start the mission tomorrow. The team leader will be decided among ourselves, whoever is the strongest will lead!" "Then Xiahou Qingyi called me over, I conceded, but she kept hitting me. She summoned you to fight and decide who will be the team leader. Bro Tian, this lady is extremely powerful, having reached the half-step Mirror Breaking level. We can''t beat her, just surrender and you''ll suffer less. We''re unlucky to be in the same team as her," he added. "So that''s it!" Lin Tian sighed lightly. Li Chong had already surrendered, yet Xiahou Qingyi still beat him up like this, and as soon as Lin Tian had stepped out the door, Xiahou Qingyi had started beating him too. Xiahou Qingyi was quite beautiful, but her temper was too explosive! No, he mustn''t yield. If he let Xiahou Qingyi become the team leader, she would bully them the whole way. He certainly wouldn''t have any good days. No matter what, he had to become the team leader, and he absolutely couldn''t let Xiahou Qingyi have it. But the problem was, Xiahou Qingyi was so formidable and volatile, how could he possibly defeat her! Lin Tian thought about what to do, as Xiahou Qingyi roared, "Now you know why I came looking for you, right? I ask you, do you dare compete with me for the team leader position?" "Dare? Why wouldn''t I dare? Everyone wants to be the team leader!" Lin Tian said. "Good, I see you''re also a troublemaker. I need to teach you a lesson, to make you truly obey me unconditionally. If I say go west, you should never go east." This woman, too possessive and too volatile, was like a shrew in the throes of menopause, Lin Tian thought secretly. After Xiahou Qingyi spoke, she leaned forward, her feet planted on the ground, using the momentum to launch a punch toward Lin Tian. Confident in his physical strength, having fought Li Chong to a draw, Lin Tian now felt great confidence in himself. He executed the Ox Power Technique, unleashed his Neural Response Speed Ability, and with the combined strength of fifty-four bulls, he robustly countered Xiahou Qingyi''s punch. "What, he dares to confront the witch head-on?" "Still too young, he doesn''t know how fearsome the witch is!" "It''s over, it''s over, today Lin Tian is going to get trashed by the she-devil!" .... The surrounding Nidhogg members sighed in pity; they could hardly bear to watch Lin Tian any longer. Bang! A muffled thud as two fists, one large and one small, collided fiercely, a powerful force surged into Lin Tian''s arm, instantly causing numbness and sourness, a sensation ten times more intense than when fighting with Li Chong. Lin Tian staggered backward, nearly ending up on the ground after retreating seven or eight steps. Xiahou Qingyi as well locked her delicate brows and took a step back in surprise, her chest heaving. Lin Tian was a Mirror Breaking combatant, while Xiahou Qingyi was a half-step away from this level. The difference, monumental as a heavenly moat. Xiahou Qingyi had not used her superpower nor her full strength in the punch, just about seventy to eighty percent. However, Lin Tian, having been tempered by the Dragon Transformation Liquid, gained a considerable advantage, especially in physical strength. Additionally, he had just activated the Ox Power Technique combined with his Neural Response Speed Ability, which allowed him to hold his ground against Xiahou Qingyi''s punch. "Wow, what a talent, he''s incredible." "Right? Really impressive, to fully withstand a punch from the she-devil without falling, I admire him." .... The crowd around began discussing. Even Li Chong was taken aback, thinking, so Lin Tian had not used his full strength in our fight earlier, truly a formidable opponent! Xiahou Qingyi took a deep breath and said, "Quite skillful indeed, to withstand my punch without falling, no wonder you''re a tough nut to crack. But, in front of me, you are still powerless, let''s see if you can withstand my superpower now. Watch out!" In the blink of an eye, a thunderball formed in Xiahou Qingyi''s hand, growing to over a meter in diameter almost instantly. This speed was twice as fast as Lin Tian''s. Lin Tian also rapidly activated his superpower, conjuring a fireball with a diameter of one meter in his palm. "Destroy!" With a light exhalation, Xiahou Qingyi fired the thunderball directly at Lin Tian. Lin Tian felt an overwhelming force as the rolling blue thunderball, mixed with the power of lightning, unleashed immense divine might. Knowing he was no match for Xiahou Qingyi, Lin Tian quickly threw his fireball and rapidly retreated. The thunderball collided with the fireball, instantly engulfing it, and forcefully shot towards Lin Tian. Despite his preemptive dodging, Lin Tian was still struck by the thunderball, which exploded five meters away from him, and the residual force turned him into a charred figure, his body stinging painfully! This move made Lin Tian realize how formidable Xiahou Qingyi was, and that he had no chance of winning against her by his abilities alone. However, Lin Tian had to get the position of squad leader. Xiahou Qingyi had punched him and struck him twice. That grudge had to be settled. "Give me ten flash bombs," Lin Tian said to the ''Taotie System.'' Flash bombs were considered level three or lower drugs and could be freely used; Lin Tian quickly obtained ten flash bombs. "Xiahou Qingyi, I called you out, today I''m going to show you what I''m made of. You''re going to swallow all your bitter feelings," Lin Tian thought secretly. Then, Xiahou Qingyi shouted sharply and hurled another thunderball at Lin Tian. Lin Tian swiftly dodged while simultaneously shooting a flash bomb at Xiahou Qingyi. Xiahou Qingyi was startled and desperately tried to dodge, but the flash bomb exploded in mid-air, emitting a blinding white light. Xiahou Qingyi screamed in pain, quickly covering her eyes with both hands. Lin Tian quickly advanced; instead of using force, he circled to Xiahou Qingyi''s back and slapped her buttocks fiercely. "Ah, pervert!" Xiahou Qingyi screamed and swung a punch backward, but Lin Tian had already run off. The crowd, most of whom had witnessed the scene, were absolutely stunned, thinking how bold Lin Tian was to even dare slap the she-devil''s buttocksdon''t they know the old saying? You just can''t mess with a tiger''s behind! As much as they were amazed, they nonchalantly envied Lin Tian, eager to know what it felt like to slap the she-devil''s buttocks; they too really wanted to give it a try! Five seconds later, the effect of the flash bomb wore off, and Xiahou Qingyi opened her eyes, ferociously shouting, "Lin Tian, today, I will dismantle you into pieces, beat you so badly even your own mother won''t recognize you." In the next moment, she drew the Qingluan Sword from behind her back. The blade gleamed coldly as she unsheathed it, and Lin Tian could feel the chilling glimmer of the blade edgedefinitely a treasured sword, the kind that can slice through iron as if it were mud. The moment Xiahou Qingyi drew her sword, everyone around was utterly astonished because she rarely wielded it, only doing so when extremely angry. The last time she drew her sword was half a year ago when a drunken Nidhogg member happened to encounter Xiahou Qingyi and, fueled by alcohol, tried to harass her. That time, Xiahou Qingyi unsheathed her sword, resulting in that drunkard''s five fingers being cut, one leg broken, and he''s still lying in the hospital bed to this dayabsolutely miserable. Chapter 486 - 458 All the Trouble Caused by Underwear Sparring is sparring, but no one wants to spill blood over a mere misunderstanding, like severing an arm or a leg. As Xiahou Qingyi drew her Qingluan Sword, the onlookers plucked up their courage and tried to persuade her. "Stop it, if you cripple Lin Tian, who''s going to carry out tomorrow''s mission? The captain will definitely punish you." "Right, Lin Tian was wrong, but there''s no need to draw a sword, is there? We can talk this through." "Sister Qingyi, just let Lin Tian off this once. Put down the sword and just beat him up with your hands." "Shut up, all of you." Xiahou Qingyi yelled, "If anyone else speaks, I''ll cut off their fingers." She was genuinely angry. Normally, she would get irritated just from someone glancing at her, let alone having Lin Tian slap her buttocks just now. She could no longer tolerate it. "Lin Tian, watch out!" Xiahou Qingyi screamed as she unleashed the Qingluan Sword in all its brilliance. She also activated her superpower, causing thunderous power to surge along the Qingluan Sword. The sharpness of the sword combined with the formidable power of the thunder was indeed Xiahou Qingyi''s strongest attack. Under such circumstances, countless strong warriors had perished by her sword. Everyone''s eyes widened. They were truly worried for Lin Tian, hoping he could withstand this strike and save his own life. It would be tragic if he were killed by Xiahou Qingyi in an instant. The moment Xiahou Qingyi executed her move, Lin Tian felt the formidable power of the Qingluan Sword. He dared not resist. If he truly clashed head on, he would either die or be severely injured. Lin Tian chuckled, tossing out all nine of his Flash Bombs at once. Suddenly, the sky was engulfed in a bright white light. Xiahou Qingyi, as well as everyone around, were temporarily blinded. Lin Tian, who had brought a pair of sunglasses, charged forward. This was Lin Tian''s true intention. Lin Tian''s hand swiftly moved again, violently tearing off her underwear, and then quickly retreated. Although Xiahou Qingyi''s eyes were still in pain, she could feel her underwear had been stolen by Lin Tian. She roared, blindly swinging her fists, but Lin Tian was nowhere to be seen. Only when the effect of the Flash Bombs wore off did everyone open their eyes. Xiahou Qingyi''s clothes were somewhat disheveled, her face slightly flushed, as she glared at Lin Tian, as if she wanted to tear him into pieces. Xiahou Qingyi looked at Lin Tian and didn''t see her underwear in his hands. Where Lin Tian might have hidden them, she had no idea. Xiahou Qingyi dared not act rashly, as her underwear was still in Lin Tian''s possession. For a girl like Xiahou Qingyi, the humiliation of having everyone see her undergarments would be enough to drive her to jump off a building. She extended a hand, pointing at Lin Tian and stammered, "You, you, you... give it... back to me." "What?" Everyone was confused and asked, as Lin Tian''s nine Flash Bombs had caused a temporary blindness, so they hadn''t seen Lin Tian snatch Xiahou Qingyi''s underwear. "What? What are you talking about? I don''t understand!" Lin Tian pretended to be innocent. As the two spoke, everyone around was baffled. They had been fighting fiercely just moments ago, and now they were chatting. The most unusual thing was that Xiahou Qingyi wasn''t continuing to chase Lin Tian, which was not like her at all! "Return what?" Someone, who couldn''t keep his mouth shut, asked. Xiahou Qingyi''s fierce glare quickly turned towards that person, who, scared, immediately hung his head low. Lin Tian thought, since I''m holding your underwear in my hand, now you still dare to be fierce with me, demanding it back? Not only will I not return it, but I will also tease you. "What exactly do you want me to return? Speak up, I can''t understand you!" Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian emphasized. Driven by frustration, Xiahou Qingyi charged towards him. "Stop, stop, stop, don''t come any closer. If you do, I''ll give everyone a good look at your stuff," Lin Tian quickly retreated, acting completely shameless. Xiahou Qingyi immediately stopped, furiously demanded, "What will it take for you to return it to me?" This statement from Xiahou Qingyi baffled everyone present. They couldn''t believe they were hearing Xiahou Qingyi pleading with Lin Tian, as they had never seen, nor heard of such behavior from her before. They were curious about what method Lin Tian had used that made Xiahou Qingyi desperately beg him. Curiosity got the better of someone, who asked, "Bro Tian, what do you have on Sister Qingyi?" The moment he finished speaking, he felt an intense chill as Xiahou Qingyi quickly made her move and instantly appeared before him. She punched him flying over ten meters away and then shouted. "All of you, scram!" The man fell awkwardly to the ground, and the others, disgruntled, scattered. In the blink of an eye, only Lin Tian and Xiahou Qingyi were left. This time, Lin Tian stopped pretending and got straight to the point, "Driving them away is useless. Your underwear isn''t on me, I''ve hidden it." "Give it back to me," Xiahou Qingyi said, holding back her anger and speaking coldly. "As long as you promise me one thing, once the task is completed, I will definitely return your underwear to you, and this matter will be known only to us two. I will absolutely not let a third person know about this," Lin Tian said. "What do you want me to agree to?" Xiahou Qingyi asked. "It''s simple," Lin Tian began, "This mission, you let me be the team leader, and during the mission, you unconditionally obey my commands." "Why should I? Are you stronger than me, or more experienced? You think you qualify to be my team leader?" Lin Tian was left speechless by her objection. Truthfully, Lin Tian really didn''t qualify to be the team''s captain, but Lin Tian wasn''t one to play by the rules. Lin Tian said, "I might not be as strong as you, as experienced as you, or as pretty as you, but I have your underwear! That''s my leverage!" "You...!" Xiahou Qingyi gritted her teeth and shouted, "Lin Tian, don''t push this too far. Do you believe I''d ruin your life right now without caring about my reputation?" "Sure, come on, hit me. You don''t care about your reputation, I don''t care about my life, I''d exchange my life for your reputation, I''m not at a loss," Lin Tian argued shamelessly. Xiahou Qingyi was just talking, she dared not actually kill a member of Nidhogg. With no choice left, she had to compromise, "Fine, I agree, but don''t go too far." "Don''t worry, I definitely won''t go too far," Lin Tian assured her. "Remember what you said," Xiahou Qingyi said before turning and glaring at Lin Tian fiercely as she quickly left. Just after Xiahou Qingyi had left, a crowd swarmed over and surrounded Lin Tian; they looked at him as if he was a panda. "Bro Tian, tell us, what exactly do you have on the female demon?" "Yeah, Bro Tian, how did you manage to subdue her?" "After we left, what did you guys talk about?" Lin Tian frowned, having not anticipated the gossip prowess of these hardy men, which was no less than that of the paparazzi. Such matters, Lin Tian could never disclose. Once he did, he wouldn''t be able to control Xiahou Qingyi anymore, plus, she would beat him to a pulp! Lin Tian changed the subject, and while squeezing out, he shouted, "I didn''t say much to the female demon, stop being so nosy. How I subdued her is a secret, and you all know what a secret means. If it''s told, it won''t be a secret anymore. It''s getting dark, and I have things to do. I''m going to sleep, bye, we''ll talk tomorrow!" Lin Tian quickly squeezed his way out and hurried to his dormitory. "Bro Tian, teach us, please." "Yeah, teach me, so when the female demon bullies me again, I can handle her too." Lin Tian ran to his dormitory, quickly locked the door, and sighed deeply, thinking that these people''s gossiping was scarier than the female demon herself. Then, Lin Tian mischievously smiled and excitedly reached into his pants, pulling out Xiahou Qingyi''s underwear. At the moment, time had been tight, and Lin Tian could only hide the underwear in his pants. It was a necessary move. Maybe Xiahou Qingyi has a girlish heart, yes, that must be it, otherwise, why would she wear such girlish underwear. Chapter 487 - 459 Bu Mengting and Shen Mengyi are Captured It was already around eight or nine in the evening, Lin Tian sighed inwardly and lay on the bed, exhausted. Since arriving at Nidhogg, he hadn''t had a moment of peace, fighting in several major battles. Fortunately, Lin Tian didn''t suffer any losses and even obtained treasures like the Dragon Transformation Liquid. Today had been quite beneficial for Lin Tian. Lin Tian closed his eyes, ready to get some good sleep to embrace tomorrow''s mission with a fresh attitude. But as soon as Lin Tian closed his eyes, he started thinking of Xiahou Qingyi and that piece of lingerie. He imagined Xiahou Qingyi being commanded by him, and the thought alone made him want to laugh. That night, Lin Tian had several vivid dreams involving Xiahou Qingyi, occasionally letting out chuckles in his sleep. If anyone heard him, they might think Lin Tian was a madman. The next morning at six o''clock, the wake-up bugle sounded; it was their morning training call, which had nothing to do with Lin Tian, so he continued to sleep. At seven o''clock, it was time for breakfast, and that was when Lin Tian finally got up. After breakfast, the Dragon Emperor pulled aside Li Chong, Lin Tian, and Xiahou Qingyi separately. .... "Yes," said the three in unison. The Dragon Emperor spoke again, "This time, there are over ten countries participating in the conference at the Golden Triangle, all represented by high government officials and crucial personnel. Their bodyguards are definitely Spiritual Warriors, so you must be careful. Consider everything carefully and don''t be careless." The three nodded together in agreement. Then, the Dragon Emperor approached Xiahou Qingyi, giving her specific instructions, "You three are the elite that I have specially selected. You are a team, and as the team leader, you must have an overview, not only to complete the mission but also to ensure their safety." The three were stunned by the Dragon Emperor''s words. What was going on, Xiahou Qingyi was the team leader? Xiahou Qingyi was the first to explain, "Captain, among the three of us, Lin Tian is the team leader." "What... what?" the Dragon Emperor asked in disbelief, even leaning closer to Xiahou Qingyi as if he had heard wrong. "Xiahou Qingyi said that I am the leader of our trio," Lin Tian interjected loudly on purpose. The Dragon Emperor''s face turned green instantly. He asked Xiahou Qingyi, "What''s going on with you three? Didn''t I tell you yesterday that you should decide among yourselves who the team leader would be?" The Dragon Emperor knew Xiahou Qingyi''s strength and capabilities. His intention was clearly for Xiahou Qingyi to be the team leader. This should have been a normal occurrence, but Lin Tian''s presence made it abnormal. Xiahou Qingyi stumbled over her words and kept silent for a while. Lin Tian took over, saying, "Yeah, we chose our own team leader. They both chose me, and I chose Sister Qingyi. Two against one, I won, right?" Lin Tian deliberately bumped Li Chong''s arm with his own. "Oh, right, that''s what happened," Li Chong quickly added. The Dragon Emperor hastily looked at Xiahou Qingyi, his eyes filled with confusion as if asking, ''Is that really so?'' With no choice and Lin Tian holding leverage over her, Xiahou Qingyi reluctantly nodded and said, "That''s how it is." Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction, thinking, ''The female devil knows the ropes quite well, much more than the Dragon Emperor.'' This mission was critical. Xiahou Qingyi was a capable subordinate of the Dragon Emperor, and he felt relieved with her as the team leader. However, he didn''t know how it happened, but his words weren''t strict enough yesterday, giving Lin Tian a loophole to exploit. Unwittingly, the team leader position had become Lin Tian''s. The Dragon Emperor now regretted not being more definitive and directly appointing Xiahou Qingyi as the team leader. Lin Tian was favored by the old chief, who had high hopes for him. Although the Dragon Emperor respected and trusted the old chief, he had always had reservations about Lin Tian. He hadn''t discovered any of Lin Tian''s strengths, but had identified a myriad of weaknesses. He firmly believed that the team leader position must be Xiahou Qingyi''s, or else he wouldn''t be at ease. That was the Dragon Emperor''s most genuine thought. With a thick face and reluctant demeanor, the Dragon Emperor approached Lin Tian and said, "Lin Tian, you are new here, and Xiahou Qingyi is my accomplished subordinate. In past missions, it has always been Xiahou Qingyi who led the team, and every time, she has led the team to outstanding achievements." The Dragon Emperor was brief, knowing that as long as someone wasn''t foolish, they would understand the hidden meanings in his words. Lin Tian understood as well. He glared at the Dragon Emperor, cursing him inwardly a hundred and eighty times. After all the trouble he had gone to subdue Xiahou Qingyi, now this man came to snatch away his team leader position? Absolutely not, he could not allow it! Feigning ignorance, he said, "Captain, rest assured, I promise you, this time, I will complete the task you assign me as successfully as Xiahou Qingyi did." The Dragon Emperor thought Lin Tian really hadn''t understood the implication of his words, so he elaborated further, "Lin Tian, whether it''s in terms of strength or experience, Xiahou Qingyi is superior to you. This mission is very important. I hope you won''t mind the personal gains and losses. Actually, it doesn''t really matter who the team leader is. You are a team, and the team leader''s burden is heavy, with even greater responsibilities." Lin Tian still played dumb, stood at attention, saluted, and said seriously, "Captain, rest assured, I will put in a hundred times the effort to be a good team leader. Xiahou Qingyi has more experience and stronger abilities. I will definitely consider her opinions." This time, the Dragon Emperor finally understood. Lin Tian wasn''t failing to understand; he was clearly feigning ignorance, determined to cling to the team leader position. The Dragon Emperor said directly, "Lin Tian, I think Xiahou Qingyi is more suitable to be the team leader than you." Lin Tian replied, "Captain, my view is exactly opposite to yours. The burden of the team leader is heavy, and the dangers are great. Xiahou Qingyi is the only woman in Nidhogg. We, so many grown men, should not let a woman take such risks. Thus, for the safety of Xiahou Qingyi, I believe that I am more suitable to be the team leader." "Nowadays, men and women are equal. I might be a woman, but I am not worse than you men," Xiahou Qingyi said fiercely. "Exactly," the Dragon Emperor concurred. Lin Tian also made his stance clear, saying, "People say, ''In the military, there are no jokes; changing orders from morning to evening is a big taboo.'' Captain, just yesterday you said we should choose our own team leader, and now we have already chosen oneit''s me. Yet today, you want to replace me. Captain, you are suppressing me and this is a big taboo." Lin Tian was right. The Dragon Emperor knew that his desire to replace Lin Tian was a mistake, but he just felt that Lin Tian was unreliable and didn''t trust him. In the end, the Dragon Emperor had no choice but to let Lin Tian continue as the team leader, otherwise, it could lead to criticism. The Dragon Emperor coughed awkwardly and then sat at his desk, pulling out a document from the drawer. The Dragon Emperor said, "Based on our various sources, we found out that the conference in the Golden Triangle will be held tomorrow morning, in a secluded small town. This is the list of heads of state attending the meeting. You need to thoroughly understand their details for any emergencies." The three nodded, each picking up a document. The first page of each document had a picture, followed by detailed introductions including position, age, preferences, whether they knew martial arts, and the number of bodyguards they had, among other thingsit was all very detailed. The Dragon Emperor continued, "It''s eight in the morning now. You will leave at twelve noon. Remember, before leaving, change your clothes. The Nidhogg uniforms are too conspicuous and easily recognizable." The three nodded and left. The information the Dragon Emperor had given them was vital but contained many words; they couldn''t memorize it all, but they had to familiarize themselves with it. The trio was busy memorizing the information when suddenly, Lin Tian''s phone rang. Lin Tian''s heart skipped a beat, a bad premonition washing over him. This phone number was a new one for Lin Tian, known only to Bu Mengting, Shen Mengyi, Jiang Hui, and Wang Ying. Before coming to Nidhogg, he had told these four that unless it was an emergency, they should not call him. The ringing of the phone now meant that an urgent matter had occurred. Lin Tian quickly answered the call, "Hello, what happened?" Jiang Hui frantically said inside, "Big brother, I''m sorry, it''s my fault, my fault...!" As he spoke, Jiang Hui kept slapping his own mouth. Lin Tian, anxious, stood up and yelled, "Quickly tell me, what happened?" Jiang Hui explained, "Today, Wang Ying and I were taking sister-in-law and President Shen to the company. Then we saw some people causing trouble at the entrance. Wang Ying and I went to check it out. By the time we returned, both the sister-in-law and President Shen had disappeared. On President Shen''s desk, we found a note saying that they had been taken. We''ve fallen for the enemy''s diversion tactic!" "What?" Lin Tian exclaimed, his worst fear concerning Bu Mengting and Shen Mengyi coming true. Before leaving, he had specifically told Jiang Hui and Wang Ying and arranged many bodyguards to protect the two women, but still, something had happened. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian urgently asked, "What does the note say?" Jiang Hui said, "Be at the back mountain before ten in the morning. If I don''t see you by ten o''clock, both of them will have to die. Zhang Ya." Chapter 488 - 460: Sharing Honor and Disgrace, Dependent in Life and Death Zhang Ya, always Zhang Ya! Ever since Lin Tian had acquired the "Taotie System," he had never feared anyone, not even the powerful Li Family of the Capital City, with whom he had a blood feud. But it was only Zhang Ya that Lin Tian deeply dreaded. Zhang Ya wasn''t particularly strong, only possessing the power of Mirror Breaking. Now, Lin Tian was absolutely confident he could defeat her, yet this woman was too cunning, full of tricks, treacherous, and ruthless. To achieve her goals, she would stop at nothing and she too had a blood feud with him, making their conflict irreconcilable. Most importantly, Zhang Ya knew Lin Tian well; to know one''s adversaries was to be victorious in a hundred battles. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, to threaten him, Zhang Ya had kidnapped Bu Mengting and Shen Mengyi. Since Zhang Ya had left a message, Lin Tian knew if he didn''t go, she would kill them. Considering Zhang Ya''s methods, she would certainly keep her word. "Zhang Ya! Zhang Ya! Zhang Ya!" Lin Tian clenched his fists tightly, his eyes blood-red, bellowing loudly. Just as he was about to embark on a mission, Zhang Ya had stabbed him in the back. Lin Tian wished he could flay her alive to vent the hatred in his heart. He must return. Bu Mengting and Shen Mengyi could not be left unrescued, but what about Nidhogg Lin Tian frowned at the thought of Nidhogg. Nidhogg was Huaxia''s dark and sharp weapon. Once a member, one had to prioritize Nidhogg''s missions over everything else. Lin Tian wasn''t sure if he could even make it back. If he truly couldn''t return, Bu Mengting and Shen Mengyi would most certainly die. After a moment of thought, Lin Tian made his decision. He couldn''t just watch Shen Mengyi and Bu Mengting be killed by Zhang Ya. He had to try. Seeking help from the Dragon Emperor would be futile; only the old commander might hold a sliver of hope. Lin Tian sprinted, running as fast as he could towards the old commander''s small room. Arriving at the old commander''s door, Lin Tian knocked and called out urgently, "Old Commander, Old Commander, it''s Lin Tian. I need to talk to you urgently." "Come in!" The old commander''s voice was strong and forceful. The old commander, still in his Sun Yat-sen suit, was concentrating on practicing calligraphy. "Haven''t you already received your mission? Don''t you need to prepare before the action? Why do you still have time to run to me?" The old commander questioned him first. Lin Tian spoke anxiously, "The mission starts at noon. My woman and the CEO of Tianyi Pharma have been kidnapped by a bad person. I want to go back and save them. I beg you, Old Commander. Just give me a plane, and I promise to be back before noon, without delaying Nidhogg''s mission." The old commander paused his calligraphy mid-stroke and pondered for a long while. When a drop of ink fell onto the paper, he finally spoke, "As a member of Nidhogg, you should know that the mission of Nidhogg outweighs everything personal. No matter what major issues you face, you cannot delay Nidhogg''s mission. You just promised me you''ll be back before noon, so what do you have to guarantee that?" "My life!" Lin Tian said firmly. The old commander put down his brush and turned around. At that moment, he wasn''t the kind elderly figure in Lin Tian''s eyes. With a stern face and a palpable aura of lethality, the old commander emitted an immense pressure on Lin Tian, reminiscent of his days of glory, standing before a map, leading millions into bloody battles. The old commander looked deep into Lin Tian''s eyes and said, "I will give you two options. The first is to stay in Nidhogg, waiting for your mission, letting those two women fend for themselves." "I choose the second one," Lin Tian shouted. "Don''t you want to hear the second option?" the old commander asked. "As a man, I cannot accept the first choice. Therefore, whatever the second condition is, I accept it," Lin Tian stated. "The second option," the old commander continued, "I will provide you with a plane to Wu''an City. I will also allow the two men under you to accompany you. If you fail to return by noon, you and your two comrades will be executed for treason, and your names will be eternally etched on Nidhogg''s Pillar of Shame, cursed for thousands of years to bear an everlasting injustice." Lin Tian exhaled deeply upon hearing this. If it were just him, he would have agreed without hesitation, but the old commander had insisted on involving two innocent people. "Old Commander, may I go alone? If I can''t make it back, only execute me," Lin Tian asked. "No," the old commander replied without hesitation. "The three of you are a team. You share life and death, honor and disgrace together. If one lives, all three live; if one dies, all three die." Lin Tian let out another heavy sigh and said, "This concerns the lives of three people. I cannot decide for the other two alone. I''ll go find them." Lin Tian rushed off, and the old commander watched his retreating figure, silent, and then resumed his calligraphy. Lin Tian found Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong and relayed what had transpired. Li Chong agreed without hesitation. "Big Brother, I trust you. I''ll go back with you. I''m not afraid." Lin Tian had expected Li Chong''s response but was uncertain about Xiahou Qingyi; he didn''t know whether she would agree. Xiahou Qingyi fell deep in thought, her gaze shifting, clearly tormented. Lin Tian said, "Don''t worry about yesterday''s incident. Today, whether you agree or not, I won''t speak of it. I wouldn''t threaten you on such a serious matter using despicable means." Lin Tian''s words undoubtedly gave Xiahou Qingyi a dose of reassurance, allowing her to make her truest choice. "I agree to go back with you," Xiahou Qingyi said after a moment''s silence. Lin Tian was surprised, but even more delighted. He asked, "Why?" Xiahou Qingyi replied, "As a team, we share life and death, honor and disgrace. If one lives, all three live; if one dies, all three die." "Don''t worry; I won''t let you die so ignominiously," Lin Tian said earnestly. Then, he dashed back to the old commander''s room. "Old Commander, they''ve agreed," Lin Tian exclaimed happily. The old commander nodded, then pulled out a handgun and placed it on the table, saying, "If you''re not back by noon, I will personally execute the three of you." The old commander''s declaration made Lin Tian shudder. He squared his military uniform and saluted the old commander solemnly. "Old Commander, I promise I will return!" Chapter 489 - 461 Battle with the Wolf Pack Lin Tian had found Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong; the plane was already waiting for Lin Tian. The Dragon Emperor stood beside the plane, his face twisted into a bitter expression, but despite his reluctance, he had no choicethis was a senior officer''s order. From there to Wu''an City, with the speed of the plane, it would take half an hour. Lin Tian checked the time; it was already half-past eight. They would arrive at Wu''an City by nine, and they had to head back by eleven-thirty. He only had two and a half hours to rescue Bu Mengting and Shen Mengyi. "Two and a half hours. Can I really save them?" Lin Tian couldn''t help but ask himself. He must, he absolutely mustfor the senior officer, for Bu Mengting, for Shen Mengyi, for Xiahou Qingyi, for Li Chong, for all those who depended on him, who believed in him. He had to save them and make sure to return by twelve. Feeling anxious and tormented all the way, half an hour later, the plane landed directly on the back mountain of Wu''an City. At the foot of the mountain, there was a mountain road about one meter wide, the only passage leading into the mountain. The road was not steep but was overgrown with wild grass. Lin Tian and the other two got off the plane. Lin Tian first made a call to Jiang Hui. "Jiang Hui, I''ve arrived at the back mountain. Where are you and Wang Ying?" Lin Tian asked. Jiang Hui was hurrying on his way and quickly replied, "Brother, I still need twenty minutes to get the guys to the back mountain." Lin Tian spoke up, "We''ll go in first. You guys hurry up and come to support us later, but be careful." After hanging up the phone, he turned to Li Chong and Xiahou Qingyi and said, "They''ve led us here; there must be an ambush. Let''s be careful." Lin Tian led the way, and the three of them started walking up the mountain step by step. After walking more than a mile, there was a forest ahead. On the largest and thickest tree, Lin Tian saw a sign with an arrow pointing to the ''left.'' This was all arranged by Zhang Ya; she held the initiative. Knowing it was a trap, they still had to charge in. Afterward, every hundred or two hundred meters, arrows would appear, guiding Lin Tian''s path forward. As they walked, the remains of animals began appearing beside themwild boars, goats, rabbits, and more, all incredibly brutal, with the smell of blood filling the air everywhere. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hold on," Xiahou Qingyi''s eyes darted around as she spoke, "I keep feeling that this place is dangerous, as if dozens of eyes are watching us. I feel like we''re being surveilled." "What danger could there be here? It''s probably just the many animal bodies and the heavy stench of blood that makes it feel a bit sinister. Let''s hurry and leave this place!" Li Chong said casually. Lin Tian shook his head, stopped, and looked around. He shared the same feeling as Xiahou Qingyi. One person might be wrong, but the instincts of two people must be right. Lin Tian continued scanning the surroundings with his eyes, and suddenly, his pupils dilatedhe saw a pair of glowing eyes staring intently at him. "Wolves!" Xiahou Qingyi shouted. One pair, two pairs, three pairs... a dozen pairs of eyes were staring at them. More than a dozen wolves had surrounded Lin Tian and the others, encircling them completely. "This is a wolf den!" Lin Tian exclaimed. Lin Tian had heard since childhood that there was a wolf den in the hills behind, and people often died there, but in recent years, Lin Tian had spent his time in school and heard less of these rumors. Additionally, with the rapid development of Wu''an City, urban expansion, and smooth subway traffic, the hills had almost been dug out by half. Lin Tian originally thought that the wolf pack had died out, but now it seemed they were still alive. "Awooo..." A gigantic White-headed Wolf King let out a wolf howl, followed by a dozen large black wolves diving down from the top of the mountain, baring their teeth and looking fierce. To be honest, even though Lin Tian was now very powerful, he still had a natural awe for wolves, especially for wolf packs. He had read Jiang Rong''s "Wolf Totem." That book practically deified wolves, and Lin Tian had read it four or five times, which made him still hold a respect for wolves. Lin Tian was reluctant to kill wolves, but now, it seemed he had no choice. Lin Tian yelled, "Let''s stand back to back and form an absolute defensive force, ensuring these wolves come but do not return." The three of them quickly stood back to back, Xiahou Qingyi immediately pulled out the Qingluan Sword, Li Chong took out a one-meter-long broadsword, and Lin Tian, lacking a handy weapon, used a dagger to kill wolves. A huge black wolf, taking the lead and diving toward Lin Tian, was the vanguard of the wolf pack, the colossal wolf described by Jiang Rong. Lin Tian activated his Neural Response Speed Ability, and his dagger stabbed out at the fastest speed, aiming for the throat. Lin Tian''s entire dagger plunged into the wolf''s throat as the Black Wolf struggled fiercely, its claws wildly scratching, leaving gashes on Lin Tian''s chest and corners of his mouth. With a loud shout, Lin Tian forcefully threw the wolf, flinging it ten meters away, the dagger so deeply embedded that he didn''t have time to pull it out. Then, almost at the same time, five large wolves pounced towards the three of them. Xiahou Qingyi, being the strongest and most domineering, swung the Qingluan Sword twice, the sharp blade killing two wolves. Lin Tian released a Fireball, instantly burning one of the large wolves to death, and Li Chong also chopped down another. The remaining wolf, seeing it was no match, quickly fled and joined the rest of the large wolves, baring its teeth and growling at Lin Tian and the others. The wolf pack, recognizing the strength of Lin Tian and his companions, didn''t dare to attack blindly. They surrounded the trio, waiting for an opportunity. Wolves are very patient. Ignoring their mission to retrieve Nidhogg, they could wear down Lin Tian and his two companions just by surrounding them. The wolves had time and patience, they could afford to wait, but Lin Tian could not. Lin Tian shouted, "You two hold on here, I''ll go kill that White-headed Wolf King." "I''m stronger than you, I''ll go," Xiahou Qingyi shouted. Rushing out alone would inevitably lead to an attack by the rest of the large wolves, and as the saying goes, even a master can be beaten by a chaotic fight. Even a strong person like Xiahou Qingyi didn''t dare to rashly rush out, for if she was slow and surrounded, she would be torn to pieces by the wolf pack in an instant. Lin Tian said, "No need for you to go, this started because of me, and I''ll take full responsibility." Seeing the worried expressions of Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong, he added, "Don''t worry, I have a plan." Then, Lin Tian used the Flight Technique, activating his superpower within, and rose from the ground, flying directly towards the wolf pack''s encirclement to attack the white-headed wolf. This was the first time Lin Tian had used the Flight Technique in front of Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong, leaving them bewildered, even stunning the wolf pack as they all stared at Lin Tian as if looking at a UFO. Chapter 490 - 462: The Spear Takes a Life Lin Tian soared into the void, his target squarely on the White-headed Wolf King. In midair, he had already gathered his strength: the power of fifty-four wild oxen combined with his Neural Response Speed Ability, all focused into a single punch. This punch was Lin Tian''s most formidable move. The White-headed Wolf King, significantly larger than the other giant wolves, sensed the overwhelming power contained in Lin Tian''s fist. Instead of colliding head-on, it quickly dodged to the side. Lin Tian charged forward swiftly, and though his punch didn''t hit the vital area of the White-headed Wolf King, it forcibly broke one of its hind legs. After running for more than ten meters, the White-headed Wolf King turned around, glaring fiercely at Lin Tian. Despite now being three-legged, it showed no sign of fear or hesitation in combat. "Awooo...!" A wolf howl echoed across the fields, and after the howl, the remaining giant wolves began their frenzied assault. Seven wolves attacked Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong, while three quickly regrouped to aid the White-headed Wolf King in killing Lin Tian. Lin Tian activated the superpower within his body, rapidly forming a Fireball one meter in diameter. He hurled the fireball toward the three charging wolves. The one in the middle was struck head-on and instantly burned to death, while the other two also suffered varying degrees of injury from the fireball''s blast. Enraged, the White-headed Wolf King hobbled on its three legs, lunging to bite Lin Tian. Lin Tian delivered a punch, avoiding the White-headed Wolf King''s sharp teeth and landing a fist on its forehead. The force of Lin Tian''s punch was terrifying, but as wolves have heads as hard as copper, it did not kill the White-headed Wolf King. Instead, it only knocked the creature out. The two remaining wolves swiftly attacked from behind, but Lin Tian punched them in the throat, killing them instantly. In the blink of an eye, the White-headed Wolf King howled again, this time signaling retreat. Lin Tian couldn''t let it escape. He rapidly caught up and, with a single punch, put an end to its life. The few remaining wolves quickly fled for their lives, disappearing in the blink of an eye. Lin Tian had a few wounds on his chest and near the corner of his mouth. He quickly consumed a healing potion. Xiahou Qingyi was not badly injured, but Li Chong had suffered wounds to his arm from the giant wolf. After giving Li Chong a healing potion, Lin Tian stared at the bodies of the giant wolves on the ground and exclaimed, "This Zhang Ya is truly vicious, luring us into a wolf den. Lucky for us there were two of you. If I had been alone, I probably would''ve been torn to shreds by now." Then Lin Tian checked the time. It was already 9:15. He said, "We better hurry, there''s not much time left." The three continued forward, and soon came upon a three-way fork in the path. Lin Tian climbed a tall tree to survey the area and discovered that the three paths would converge again a kilometer ahead. He said, "I''ll take the middle path, Xiahou Qingyi takes the left, and Li Chong takes the right. Everyone, be careful; I suspect Zhang Ya is lurking nearby, ready to ambush us." The two nodded, and they split up and moved forward. Along the way, Lin Tian didn''t notice anything unusual. Five minutes later, he reached the end of the fork. Lin Tian sensed a hint of blood in the air, a premonition of danger ahead. Exercising his clairvoyant ability, he could observe five times the distance of a normal person and see behind dense branches and leaves. What he hadn''t expected stunned him: behind a thick cluster of bushes, Lin Tian spotted over fifty figures crouching with guns in hand, all motionlessan indication of well-trained assassins or mercenaries. "Where did Zhang Ya find so many helpers?" Lin Tian wondered, thinking that he must not act rashly. Facing over fifty guns, charging out would be like throwing himself into a sieve. Then, Lin Tian heard faint footsteps approachingit was Xiahou Qingyi. "What''s the situation?" Xiahou Qingyi asked. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "There are over fifty people ahead, all holding guns. We can''t break through," Lin Tian replied. "Why don''t you light them up with a fire?" Xiahou Qingyi suggested. "That would harm the hostages," Lin Tian shook his head. "Help, save me, Brother Tian, save me...!" From the right, a cry for help sounded. It was Li Chong''s voice asking for help. "Not good," Lin Tian exclaimed, rushing to save Li Chong. Xiahou Qingyi quickly followed suit. By the time the two arrived, only Li Chong''s sword remained. There were no signs of struggle; Li Chong had been captured in an instant, with no trace left by the captora sign of a highly skilled foe who had overpowered Li Chong without a fight. Lin Tian''s sense of foreboding deepened. Over fifty skilled assassins with guns, plus a master who could easily capture Li Chongwhere did Zhang Ya find such people to aid her? Now, not only had the hostage not been rescued, but they also lost Li Chong. Lin Tian felt even more uneasy and decided they must return to find a solution. The two went back to the place they had diverged and surveyed the terrain left and right, finding no effective way to resolve the situation. To rescue the hostage would mean a head-on fight with over fifty people. Lin Tian used his clairvoyant ability again and inadvertently he made an odd discovery. More than fifty people were ambushed in the dark, motionless, their postures unchanged from before. Well-trained assassins are still humanshouldn''t they move at least a little? Remaining in a half-crouch for over ten minutes, even members of Nidhogg couldn''t stay completely still! There had to be a catch, Lin Tian thought to himself. He turned to Xiahou Qingyi and said, "I''ll scout ahead first. You stay behind and be ready to back me up. If I die, you get out of here quickly. As for Li Chong, save him if you can. If not, I can only apologize." After speaking, he took out two healing potions and walked forward, leaving Xiahou Qingyi alone, wanting to say something, but ultimately she remained silent. Advancing another three hundred meters, the fifty or so people behind the thicket showed no reaction. Lin Tian pulled out a spring-loaded knife and released it with a throw. During the entire knife-throwing process, the fifty-some people still didn''t react. Lin Tian''s spring-loaded knife pierced a mercenary''s head viciously. Without making a sound, the mercenary fell with a ''thud'', while the rest remained motionless in their original positions, as if nothing had happened. Lin Tian rushed forward, pushing through the undergrowth, only to be infuriated by the scene before him. "Damn it, they''re fakes!" Lin Tian roared angrily, feeling utterly exasperated. Behind the dense undergrowth, there were no assassins at all. These "assassins" were simply mud figures roughly fashioned into wax statues and positioned there. Due to the distance, Lin Tian''s clairvoyant ability hadn''t been omnipotent, so he had mistaken these mud-made wax figures for actual assassins. Angry, Lin Tian kicked two of the mud figures flying, puzzled as to why Zhang Ya would do such a thing. "Whimpering sounds..." Soon, Lin Tian heard a faint sound. Listening closely, it sounded like cries for help, and the voice was so familiar. Lin Tian quickly ran over and found a one-meter deep pit. In the pit, Shen Mengyi was tied up and gagged with cotton in her mouth. Seeing Lin Tian, Shen Mengyi''s eyes filled with hope, as if he were her savior. "Mengyi!" Lin Tian shouted, wanting to move forward to save her. At that moment, Lin Tian''s mind short-circuited. Why didn''t he consider that Zhang Ya wouldn''t just leave Shen Mengyi there waiting to be rescued by him? "Team leader, be careful." Xiahou Qingyi shouted from behind. Lin Tian looked up and broke into a cold sweat. A spear, with the whistling force of the wind, was shooting rapidly towards him. By the time Lin Tian noticed the spear, it was already three meters away from him. His pupils dilated rapidly, the image of the spear in his eyes growing increasingly clearhe had no time to dodge. "Crack!" In a critical moment, just in the nick of time, a thunderball flew in front of Lin Tian and struck the spear when it was a meter away from him, blasting it to smithereens. Xiahou Qingyi ran over quickly and yelled, "Careful, there''s an ambush!" "Phew..." Lin Tian exhaled a long breath, extremely grateful to Xiahou Qingyi. If it weren''t for her intervention, he would be dead by now. The spear was fatal, and Lin Tian wouldn''t have had time to drink a healing potion. "Swoosh swoosh swoosh..." A myriad of whooshing sounds surrounded them, and almost simultaneously, more than ten spears flew out from the dense woods. The force behind these spears, whatever they were fired with, was tremendous, and their aim was accurate, all targeting Lin Tian. Xiahou Qingyi drew the Qingluan Sword and slashed through two spears flying towards them. Lin Tian, unarmed, could only dodge. Eventually, with Xiahou Qingyi''s help, Lin Tian dodged all the flying spears and narrowly escaped death. Lin Tian activated his clairvoyant ability once more and looked in the direction the spears had come from. This time, he saw a figure that moveda real person. "There''s someone ahead, grab him," Lin Tian yelled. Xiahou Qingyi moved to capture the person while Lin Tian hurried to Shen Mengyi''s side and untied her. After pulling out the cotton from Shen Mengyi''s mouth, she cried out, "Lin Tian, I knew you would come to save me. You wouldn''t abandon me, sob sob..." Lin Tian asked, "Where''s Bu Mengting, where did Zhang Ya take her?" Then he proceeded to untie the ropes binding Shen Mengyi. Crying, Shen Mengyi said, "Sob sob...I don''t know. Mengting and I were captured together, but later that evil woman left me here and took Mengting away. I don''t know where they''ve gone. Sob sob...!" As soon as Lin Tian pulled Shen Mengyi out of the pit, Xiahou Qingyi came over dragging someone with her. She dropped the person at Lin Tian''s feet. Recognizing the individual, Lin Tian realized it was the middle-aged powerhouse; he had killed the man''s brother, and despite multiple attempts to assassinate Lin Tian, all had failed. Later, at Tianyi Pharma, the Dragon Emperor crippled one of his arms. Chapter 491 - 463 Mysterious Man Seeing the middle-aged expert, Lin Tian felt a rush of fear. If not for Xiahou Qingyi, he would have just died. He stepped on the chest of the middle-aged expert and shouted, "Speak, where did Zhang Ya take Bu Mengting?" After Lin Tian finished speaking, he pressed down hard with his foot, and the middle-aged expert let out a scream of agony, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. Xiahou Qingyi said from the side, "He''s been poisoned, and the poison is taking effect. He''s about to die." "What happened? How did you get poisoned?" Lin Tian asked. The middle-aged expert answered weakly, "Since my arm was disabled, my strength has greatly diminished. Zhang Ya saw me as useless. The poison was from Zhang Ya; she feared I would run away, so she ordered me to wait here to kill you and use your head in exchange for the antidote." "Where is Zhang Ya?" Lin Tian asked. The middle-aged expert pointed in a direction and said, "If I can''t kill you, she told me to lead you there, where she would continue to ambush and kill you." Lin Tian thought for a moment and asked, "What if you do kill me?" "She told me to cut off your head and show it to her. After confirmation, she would bring the hostage over, kill them together, flay and gut you, and turn you into wax figures," said the middle-aged expert with a shiver of fear. Lin Tian smiled, having an idea. He ran to a secluded place and spoke to the "Taotie System," "Make me a head that''s identical to mine." Very soon, a head that looked exactly like Lin Tian''s was made, with fresh blood at the severed part, indistinguishable from the real thing. Lin Tian took the head and said to the middle-aged expert, "You have two choices. The first choice is to die, the second is to use this head to deceive Zhang Ya. If you succeed, you can live." Lin Tian then took out a healing potion and continued, "This potion can bring the dead back to life. Drink it, and it will detoxify your body. Cooperate with me, and you can live." Despite Lin Tian having killed his brother, nothing was more important than living. The middle-aged expert nodded and agreed. Lin Tian handed the head to the middle-aged expert, saying, "After it''s done, I''ll give you the antidote. Now, go quickly." The middle-aged expert ran off with the head. No sooner had he left than Jiang Hui and Wang Ying arrived with a hundred bodyguards. Everyone lay in ambush around the area, quietly waiting for Zhang Ya to take the bait. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ten minutes later, four figures hurriedly approached from a distance. In the middle was Zhang Ya, bringing Bu Mengting. On the left was the middle-aged expert, and on the right was Winston. However, they stopped a hundred meters from Lin Tian''s ambush. Zhang Ya felt something was wrong and scanned the surroundings with watchful eyes. Suddenly, one of Jiang Hui''s bodyguards exposed himself and was spotted by Zhang Ya. Lin Tian inwardly cursed at the mishap and yelled, "Charge and kill them!" Realizing she had been tricked, Zhang Ya shouted at the middle-aged expert, "You dare betray me." She threw Lin Tian''s head, drew a dagger, and stabbed it into the chest of the middle-aged expert. With an immense sense of betrayal, he fell to the ground. Lin Tian shouted, "That foreigner, let Xiahou Qingyi and Jiang Hui handle it, Wang Ying, come with me to rescue Mengting." Zhang Ya, bringing Bu Mengting and Winston with her, rapidly retreated. Wang Ying raised his gun, aimed at Zhang Ya''s arm, and fired a shot. Zhang Ya''s arm was hit, and her body fell forward; Bu Mengting was flung aside, landing about five meters from Zhang Ya. Xiahou Qingyi and Jiang Hui quickly caught up, clashing with Winston who was an expert just half a step from Mirror Condensation, but Xiahou Qingyi was not weak either, fully capable of handling him. Lin Tian and Wang Ying also quickly surrounded Zhang Ya, killing her would be like taking something out of a bag. Zhang Ya herself was a great beauty, now having been shot and lying on the ground, she looked even more pitiful. However, Lin Tian had not a shred of mercy for her; he knew that beneath her beautiful exterior lay a venomous heart. Zhang Ya, clutching her wound, stared at Lin Tian and asked, "You fooled me with that fake ''head'', tell me, how did you do it?" Lin Tian said, "You don''t deserve to ask me. Out of consideration for the deep affection you once had for me, today, I will bury you and not let your body be exposed to the wilderness." Lin Tian looked at Wang Ying and said, "Do it." Wang Ying nodded, aimed his gun at Zhang Ya''s forehead, and pulled the trigger. But at the very moment the bullet flew out, another long spear shot through the air. This spear flew at a speed ten times faster than the one aimed at Lin Tian, arriving in an instant. Its target was not a person but the bullet fired by Wang Ying. Twenty centimeters before reaching Zhang Ya, the bullet was deflected by the spear, which, in the instant of contact, sparked a string of sparks. One must know that Wang Ying''s sharpshooting skill was developed by humans three thousand years later, powerful beyond imagination. Yet Lin Tian did not see the person who had thrown the spear, proving they were at a great distance, beyond his range of vision. From such a distance, the spear had been thrown with unerring accuracy to hit Wang Ying''s bullet. Both in terms of speed and precision, it was much stronger than Wang Ying''s sharpshooting. Therefore, the strength of this person must be terrifying. Even Xiahou Qingyi was no match for him. Suddenly, Lin Tian felt utterly disheartened. If this person was with Zhang Ya, then they were doomed. Afterward, a silhouette slowly emerged from the direction of the flying spear. The figure appeared to be walking slowly, without the slightest hint of panic. However, with each step, it seemed to cover a distance of a hundred meters, so in the blink of an eye, the person arrived just beyond a hundred meters from Lin Tian. In another blink, Lin Tian didn''t even see how the man moved, and then a large foot kicked him in the chest. Lin Tian was sent flying more than ten meters and crashed heavily to the ground. Not just Lin Tian, but also Wang Ying, Jiang Hui, Xiahou Qingyi, and Winston were all sent flying, landing not far from Lin Tian. The mysterious man spoke up, "People of Nidhogg are merely this? Merely ants, weak and worthless, just like that Dragon Emperor, useless." Then, the mysterious man approached Lin Tian, took out a token from his chest, and tossed it at Lin Tian''s feet, saying, "When you get back, give this token to that Dragon Emperor and tell him, I will come for him. From now on, I see any members of Nidhogg, I kill them, one or two, it doesn''t matter. In the end, I will kill the Dragon Emperor and let him watch helplessly as Nidhogg, the organization he takes pride in for having built, crumbles by my hand." After that, the mysterious man walked up to Zhang Ya and declared, "I''m taking this woman with me. If you ever encounter me again, that will be the day you die!" "Hahaha...!" Chapter 492 - 464 Mission Start The mysterious man laughed heartily as he left, disappearing in the blink of an eye. Xiahou Qingyi took advantage of Winston''s unguarded moment to strike, killing him. Lin Tian stared at the retreating figure of the mysterious man, his mind in turmoil. Strong! Too strong! So strong that Lin Tian didn''t even have the courage to resist; if the mysterious man wanted to kill Lin Tian, or anyone present for that matter, it would have been as easy as turning over his hand. Lin Tian let out a long sigh. Zhang Ya had always been the greatest concern weighing on Lin Tian''s mind, a thorn in his side that he couldn''t rest easy until removed. Now that Zhang Ya had been rescued, what awaited Lin Tian was even bloodier vengeance. The mysterious man''s sudden appearance and the rescue of Zhang Ya sent Lin Tian a strong implication. Especially the last few words spoken by the mysterious man left Lin Tian even more unsettled. He feared that from now on, the world would no longer be peaceful. Afterwards, Lin Tian took out the token that the mysterious man had thrown to him; on it were inscribed the words "Murong." If Lin Tian was not mistaken, the mysterious man''s surname should be Murong, and he also knew the Dragon Emperor and Nidhogg. They must have some kind of connection. Lin Tian pocketed the token and then went over to Bu Mengting to rescue her. She was not in serious trouble, just her legs had been scratched by branches, exposing several bloodstains. Lin Tian took Bu Mengting''s hand and came to Winston''s side. Seeing that he was a foreigner, Lin Tian immediately thought of Albert, whom he had killed himself. Xiahou Qingyi searched Winston''s body and found a jade pendant, which was of considerable value, with the character "Krone" engraved on it. "Do you know who he was?" Lin Tian asked. Xiahou Qingyi answered, "This is from the Krone Family. The Krone Family is a clan of superpowered nobility. This person should be the heir of the Krone Family. Having killed him, the Krone Family will surely seek revenge. They have their own foundation, and we must not underestimate them." Lin Tian nodded his head but was not afraid. His wife, He Qianqian, had become a vegetative person because of Albert. Even if the Krone Family didn''t send Winston to kill him today, he would one day go personally to annihilate the Krone Family to avenge He Qianqian''s blood vengeance. After quickly burying the bodies of the middle-aged powerhouse and Winston, everyone searched around and found Li Chong tied to a tree. Checking the time, it was only half-past ten. They had plenty of time to return to Nidhogg before midnight. Lin Tian had Wang Ying and Jiang Hui take Bu Mengting and Shen Mengyi straight back to the company. The three of them boarded a plane and headed directly for Nidhogg. Just as they got on the plane, the "Taotie System" voice came through, "For rescuing Shen Mengyi and Bu Mengting, you''ve gained two Superpower Points." Counting these two Superpower Points from today plus the previous three, he now had a total of five Superpower Points. By eleven o''clock, they returned to Nidhogg. Lin Tian first informed the old chief that he had returned and then went to find the Dragon Emperor, to whom he handed over the token from the mysterious man. The Dragon Emperor was astonished, took the token, and his hands trembled slightly. In a hoarse voice, he said, "What did he say?" Lin Tian relayed, "He said he would kill the members of Nidhogg one by one, and in the end, he wanted you to witness with your own eyes as each and every one of your pride and joy in Nidhogg died before you" "Stop," the Dragon Emperor interrupted Lin Tian. "You all go prepare for the mission. Remember, this matter is not to be disclosed to anyone else. Otherwise, military law will prevail." Lin Tian and the others nodded and went to prepare for the mission. The Dragon Emperor clenched the token tightly in his hand, his gaze fixated on the distance as if lost in deep memories. "He has appeared," a voice said. Unbeknownst when, the old chief was standing behind the Dragon Emperor. The Dragon Emperor gave a military salute to the old chief, nodded his head, and confirmed the old chief''s statement. The old chief also stared into the distance and said, "With his appearance, the world will be in unrest. Make preparations for war and strengthen vigilance even in peacetime; we must never be negligent." "Yes," the Dragon Emperor nodded in agreement. Lin Tian and the other two reviewed the information provided by the Dragon Emperor for a while longer, and at midnight, the plane took off, and the mission began. The plane flew for more than two hours across the sky, crossing several countries, and eventually landed in a dense forest. Heading directly east from here, they would see a small town. The secret meeting held by America, along with over a dozen other countries, was taking place in this town, but the exact location within was unknown; Lin Tian had to find out for himself. Now, the town seemed very quiet, but in secret, countless assassins from various countries lay in ambush. The plane could only land in the dense forest, for fear of being discovered by the enemy. The pilot had prepared local outfits for Lin Tian and the other two, as well as documents similar to a household registration, to prove they were locals. Lin Tian and his two companions walked cautiously through the dense forest. Just as they were about to exit, Xiahou Qingyi whispered, "There are mercenaries nearby, around a dozen of them, watching us, armed with guns." Lin Tian whispered back, "Don''t worry about them, just relax and act as if they don''t exist." The dozen or so individuals indeed did not take action, but just as they walked out of the forest and arrived at the town entrance, several local soldiers quickly stopped Lin Tian and the others and said a few words. This small town was located on the border of Zhou Country and they spoke the Zhou Country language, which was only used domestically. As such, even Xiahou Qingyi could not understand them. Although they didn''t understand, they could guess that they were probably being questioned. Lin Tian and the others took out the documents given to them by the pilot and handed them to the soldiers. The soldiers scrutinized the documents carefully and then waved their hands, allowing Lin Tian and his companions to enter the town. Although they had passed this hurdle, the language was still a big issue. Lin Tian quietly said to the "Taotie System," "Let me learn the local language." Learning a language was only a level one skill, free for levels three and below, so Lin Tian didn''t waste any Supernatural Points and directly learned the local language. Xiahou Qingyi asked, "Now we need to find out the location of the meeting. How shall we inquire?" Lin Tian replied, "Let''s first find an inn to stay at. Right now, there are countless eyes on us in this town. If we inquire rashly, it could arouse their suspicion." Afterward, the three found a mid-range local inn. Lin Tian booked a room using fluent local language and they checked in. Xiahou Qingyi was surprised, exclaiming, "You know their local language too?" "Yeah, big brother, you''re not very old, but you sure know a lot," Li Chong echoed from the side. Lin Tian bragged, "A day ago, I didn''t know this obscure language, but to better accomplish the mission assigned by the organization, I spent last night learning it. Otherwise, it would have been easy for us to give ourselves away." S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Li Chong really believed him and gave Lin Tian a big thumbs up, praising, "Big brother, you''re amazing. Back when I was studying, I never scored more than fifty on English tests out of 150. And you learned a country''s language overnight and are so fluent, big brother, you''re a genius." Lin Tian waved his hand dismissively, "No big deal, no big deal." Lin Tian''s words might have fooled Li Chong, but not Xiahou Qingyi. Such a clever person, she didn''t believe Lin Tian could learn a language overnight. However, although she didn''t believe it, she didn''t say anything. Everyone has secrets, and she had her own. Secrets aren''t to be shared, so she didn''t ask. The room was the best in the inn, but once they stayed, they found it was basically empty, with hardly anything inside. There were just three beds, three bedside tables, the sheets were dirty and had holes in them, and there was a foul odor. This place was equivalent to Huaxia in the 1980s, lagging behind Huaxia by three to four decades. Not even a television was available, let alone a computer. Xiahou Qingyi had no time to appreciate the surroundings and went straight to the point, "Team leader, how should we go about finding out the meeting place?" Lin Tian countered, "What would you do if you were the team leader?" Xiahou Qingyi replied, "The three of us would act separately, looking for any possible clues. If we can''t find anything, we could eavesdrop at night. If that fails, we can catch someone and interrogate them." Lin Tian nodded but didn''t agree with Xiahou Qingyi''s approach. It was a brute-force method, inefficient and risky, undesirable. Lin Tian said, "This town is small, but there are representatives from more than a dozen countries coming to meet here. The bodyguards, assassins, and spies they bring are probably more numerous than the town''s local inhabitants. In such a confined space, asking around and making small moves would easily be noticed by others." Xiahou Qingyi, somewhat unconvinced, said, "Then what do you propose?" "This small town is very backward. In the town center, there''s a square, which is the busiest and most lively place. Although the town isn''t big, it is home to the world-famous snow-white lotus. Many people come from far away specifically to see the snow-white lotus in this remote town." "What does this have to do with us?" Xiahou Qingyi asked, puzzled. "It''s related," Lin Tian responded. "According to intelligence, all visitors will arrive by four o''clock. At night, there will surely be those who can''t sit still and will come to the town square to see the snow-white lotus. At that time, we can take the opportunity to act and see if we can get some valuable clues from their conversations." Xiahou Qingyi shook her head. She thought Lin Tian was just relying on luck and disagreed. Although Lin Tian was the team leader, he couldn''t make decisions unilaterally. With no other option, Lin Tian said, "Let''s do this. Li Chong and I will observe the surroundings here, and you go and inquire. Regardless of whether you find any useful information or not, you must come back by six o''clock. We''ll all go to the square and proceed with my plan." After hearing this, Xiahou Qingyi nodded and then left the inn. Li Chong asked, "So big brother, what do we do now?" "Sleep," Lin Tian responded, flopping down onto the bed. "Sleep?" Li Chong repeated incredulously. The mission had yet to commence and they were going to sleep. But seeing Lin Tian lying down, he said, "Alright, I''ll sleep too." Li Chong also lay down to sleep. Chapter 493 - 465 Bikini Li Chong and Lin Tian were lying in bed sleeping, with Lin Tian enjoying a particularly comfortable sleep, utterly at ease. However, Li Chong wasn''t in the mood to sleep at all. What had they come to this small town for? To carry out a mission, a mission from Nidhogg. Which of Nidhogg''s missions wasn''t related to the nation? Which one wasn''t about national security and the safety of millions of citizens? Who dared to sleep, and who could fall asleep when carrying out such a significant mission? Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Li Chong couldn''t sleep, and neither could Xiahou Qingyi. Only Lin Tian could. Lin Tian was even snoring while Li Chong rolled back and forth on his bed for a good three hours before Lin Tian finally woke up. Li Chong hurried over and shouted, "Brother Tian, your heart is too big! How can you sleep so soundly? They start the meeting tomorrow morning. If we don''t find out the location of the meeting today, our mission will be deemed a failure. How important this mission is! If we fail, how can we face the brothers of Nidhogg and over a billion citizens of Huaxia?" Just having woken up, Lin Tian was bombarded by Li Chong''s loud voice, leaving him bewildered. He took a moment and then replied, "Brother, don''t worry. Listen to me, I can definitely complete the mission." "You can complete the mission by sleeping?" Li Chong questioned. It wasn''t that he didn''t believe in Lin Tian, but the immense pressure of the mission made him very anxious. Lin Tian shook his head and said, "Ah, brother, you got it wrong. I wasn''t just sleeping. I was gathering strength and Vitality." Li Chong looked at Lin Tian dumbfounded, as if to say, ''You were snoring just now and you say you weren''t sleeping? I might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but I''m not deaf. I could definitely hear the snoring.'' "Gathering strength and Vitality is to better complete the mission. Actually, we can''t do anything right now except gather strength and Vitality. You don''t believe it, just wait until Xiahou Qingyi comes back. She won''t be able to find any useful clues. As long as she doesn''t arouse suspicion and cause me trouble, that would already be fortunate." Li Chong just quietly watched Lin Tian, not quite believing his words. After about ten minutes, the hotel room door opened, and Xiahou Qingyi walked in with a look of frustration, complaining, "The town is crawling with agents. There are guards every three steps and sentries every five. The original residents of the town are all under surveillance. I couldn''t understand what they were saying. After going out for half a day, I didn''t get any information, and I even picked up two tails, but luckily, I took care of them." Lin Tian quickly said to Li Chong, "See, didn''t I tell you she wouldn''t be able to find out anything?" In Lin Tian''s words, there was a mocking tone. Xiahou Qingyi had not been able to gather any useful clues and was already upset. Lin Tian''s remark ignited her fiery temper. She clenched her fists and advanced towards Lin Tian step by step. Li Chong shivered with fear, worried about being affected, and quickly turned his head away. Lin Tian was also stunned, fearing a beating. He quickly said, "I am your team leader! If you dare to hit me, that would be mutiny, and you''d face military discipline." Xiahou Qingyi looked disdainfully at Lin Tian and said, "Go ahead, tell on me if you dare. Let''s see whom the captain will believe then." "Li Chong, you saw that, Xiahou Qingyi wants to hit me. You''ll have to testify for me later," Lin Tian said to Li Chong. Xiahou Qingyi also looked at Li Chong and said, "Li Chong, what do you say you saw?" Li Chong, too scared to look back, made several large leaps to the doorway and said, "I didn''t see anything, I don''t know anything. I''m going to use the restroom, you guys chat." Xiahou Qingyi gave a triumphant smirk, stepping towards Lin Tian, her fists cracking. She was pushing Lin Tian to use his trump card. Lin Tian said, "36D, pink, Hello Kitty, with lace. You like this kind of underwear? Tell me. From now on, I''ll buy your underwear, okay? I guarantee your satisfaction." "You''re shameless," Xiahou Qingyi yelled in embarrassment, throwing a punch at Lin Tian. Lin Tian quickly shouted, "Li Chong, Li Chong, do you know what color Xiahou Qingyi''s underwear is? It''s pink and it has lace edges..." If other men knew the color, style, and type of her underwear, Xiahou Qingyi would be mortified. To prevent Lin Tian from spreading it around, she changed her fist to a palm, firmly covering Lin Tian''s mouth. "I told you to stop talking nonsense," Xiahou Qingyi firmly said while covering Lin Tian''s mouth. "Cough, cough, cough...!" Xiahou Qingyi''s grip was so strong that Lin Tian was gasping for air. "I''ll stop, I''ll stop. Just let me go," Lin Tian quickly pleaded. In an instant, Xiahou Qingyi turned into a shy girl. "You you said you wouldn''t talk about this, right?" "But then you hit me. If I don''t speak up, you''ll beat me to death," Lin Tian said grievously. "As long as you don''t speak about this outside, I won''t hit you. But don''t push it too far." "Okay," Lin Tian nodded in agreement, making a simple verbal agreement. "Li Chong, come back in!" Lin Tian called out. Li Chong cautiously came back in. He scoured Lin Tian''s body and, seeing no signs of having been beaten, he secretly gave Lin Tian a thumbs-up and mouthed the word "awesome." Xiahou Qingyi diverted the topic and asked again, "Now, what should we do?" Lin Tian checked the time, 5:30 pm, it was already almost dark here. "Let''s go, to the square." The three of them arrived at the square, which was indeed crowded with people, numbering over a thousand. Observing their posture and demeanor, Lin Tian guessed that about half of them were soldiers from various countries in plain clothes. He scanned the area but did not spot any world leaders. "The target hasn''t appeared yet; let''s wait and see the world-renowned Snow White Lotus," he said. In the center of the square was a pond with none other than Snow White Lotus blooming within. The perimeter of the pond was crowded, and Lin Tian and his companions had to struggle greatly to make their way through. "Wow, how beautiful!" Even Xiahou Qingyi, who wasn''t normally moved by such things, couldn''t help but exclaim at her first sight of the Snow White Lotus. The pond wasn''t large, but it was covered with white lotuses, most of them mature. The entire air was filled with a mild, refreshing fragrance which invigorated anyone who breathed it in. This aroma attracted several dragonflies, which darted around the pond, adding a layer of playful charm to the scene. The colors of the lotuses were vivid and striking, pure as snow, bright as dawn, and vibrant as emerald, giving a sense of lush vitality. Especially the white petals, crystal clear and translucent, Lin Tian had never seen such a nobly pure white, reminiscent of a beauty emerging from bath, irresistible to behold and admire. "No wonder it''s the famously acclaimed Snow White Lotus, truly exceptional," Lin Tian muttered to himself. Just then, Lin Tian felt several powerful presences approaching from behind, turning around, he spotted a face that seemed familiar. Lin Tian tugged at Xiahou Qingyi''s sleeve and said, "The target has appeared." Xiahou Qingyi too spotted the man and based on her data, she began reciting some information about him. "From Alesland in Africa, a sliver of a place, his name is Aras, 43 years old, the Finance Minister of Alesland, surrounded by over ten bodyguards, all Spiritual Warriors. The strongest among them are half-a-step away from the Mirror Condensation level of Cultivation, and there are three such individuals. We are no match for him." After hearing this, Lin Tian sighed, "What you said is all correct, but you missed the most important point." Xiahou Qingyi thought hard, but couldn''t figure it out. She asked, "The most important point, what is it?" "He''s lascivious," Lin Tian answered, even deliberately glancing at Xiahou Qingyi''s chest with a lecherous look. Seeing Lin Tian''s lewd expression, Xiahou Qingyi became angry, but this was neither the time nor the place for an outburst. She turned away coldly and asked, "What you''ve just mentioned, does it have anything to do with our mission at all?" "Of course, it does," Lin Tian then pointed towards Aras and analyzed, "He''s surrounded by over a dozen bodyguards, with extremely tight security. Any pedestrian must stay ten meters away from him, neither Li Chong nor I can get close to him." Li Chong, hearing the implication in Lin Tian''s words, naively asked, "Brother Tian, what do you mean? If we can''t get close to Aras, can Sister Qingyi get close to him?" Lin Tian smiled, "Of course, with your sister Qingyi''s beauty, getting close to him would be as easy as turning her hand, just a change of clothes will do." "What? Brother Tian, you want Qingyi sister to seduce him?" Li Chong wore a look as if the sun had risen from the west. "Impossible," Xiahou Qingyi, without even thinking, flatly refused. Lin Tian responded, "Why do you refuse? If you''re doubting your own charm, you''re mistaken. Don''t believe me? Ask Li Chong, what man wouldn''t be tempted by your allure, your charm is tremendous." "Hmm, right, right," Li Chong nodded repeatedly. Xiahou Qingyi, looking for an excuse, said, "I''ve been with Nidhogg for several years now, I''ve completely bid goodbye to ''womanhood'', I don''t know how to seduce men, let alone flaunt myself like those vixens." "Perhaps that''s exactly what he likes, the shy type! Actually, you don''t need to be nervous, you don''t need to seduce him, nor put on any coy act, and of course, you wouldn''t anyway. Just a change of clothes would definitely attract him," Lin Tian said. Xiahou Qingyi seemed slightly tempted and asked, "Just change clothes, as simple as that? What kind of clothes?" "A bikini," Lin Tian said nonchalantly. The next moment, Li Chong''s mouth dropped open, seemingly in disbelief, thinking he had heard wrong. The idea of Xiahou Qingyi wearing a bikini was unimaginable to him; he had never even seen her ankles. Even in the summer, he hadn''t seen her in short sleeves. And now, she was supposed to wear a bikini in front of so many people? That was utterly impossible! "Impossible!" Xiahou Qingyi firmly refused, glaring at Lin Tian with grinding teeth, almost wishing she could devour him. She got angry over any man looking at her, and the thought of wearing a bikini in front of so many people was absolutely ludicrous. Chapter 494 - 466 Beauty Trap Lin Tianyi, with the nonchalance of a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, said, "Whether you wear a bikini or not determines if we can complete the mission. I''ve come up with the idea and explained the logic. Now, you decide what''s more important: the mission, or a few pounds of flesh on your body!" Li Chong, standing by, was getting anxious. He was the type of person who would do anything to complete a mission. If it really could be completed, he wouldn''t hesitate to even run naked around the square, let alone wear a bikini. He urgently persuaded, "Sister Qingyi, the mission is important. Every mission of ours at Nidhogg involves national interests. For the sake of our country, make that sacrifice just this once!" Xiahou Qingyi knew she was at a disadvantage, but she just glared fiercely at Li Chong and then said, lacking any confidence, "There are many ways to complete a mission, why did you choose only the option that involves me wearing a bikini? I think you have ulterior motives." Lin Tian waved his hand and shrugged his shoulders, saying, "Alright, you say there are many ways to complete the mission. If you can find a better one, you won''t have to wear a bikini." "You...!" Xiahou Qingyi was left speechless. To tell the truth, she really didn''t have a better idea. She hadn''t even come up with this one. Xiahou Qingyi was silent for a long moment. Lin Tian gently nudged her, saying, "Hurry up, we don''t have much time, the person could leave at any moment. If we don''t seize this opportunity, we can kiss the mission goodbye." Xiahou Qingyi looked at Lin Tian, so angry she itched in her teeth, but she couldn''t refute him because he was right. After a fierce inner struggle, Xiahou Qingyi finally decided, "I''ll wear it." Lin Tian instantly burst into laughter. Firstly, because Xiahou Qingyi had agreed to wear the bikini, marking half the mission as completed, and secondly, because he had his own selfish reasons. A beauty, particularly a conservative one like Xiahou Qingyiwho wouldn''t be curious, who wouldn''t want to see her in a bikini? Upon hearing Xiahou Qingyi''s agreement, Lin Tian sprinted away, shouting, "Wait for me, I''ll be back in five minutes. I''m going to buy you a bikini." Lin Tian slipped away to a secluded spot and said to the ''Taotie System,'' "Find a piece of clothing that fits Xiahou Qingyi''s figure. It should be charming but not slutty, sexy but not vulgar, slightly provocative, the kind that can arouse a man''s desire." The ''Taotie System'' obediently pulled out a light blue piece, full of strips, giving off a net-like impression when worn. Lin Tian shook his head helplessly, thinking he was going to lose it. He held up the garment and questioned, "Is this what you call charming but not slutty, sexy but not vulgar, something that can arouse a man''s desire? Do Huaxia people three thousand years later still have such a sense of aesthetics? Is it that different from modern people?" Questioned by Lin Tian like this, the ''Taotie System'' got annoyed and said, "I''ve presented over a hundred garments for you. Pick slowly. If none please you, then ask me for more until you''re satisfied." After the ''Taotie System'' spoke, Lin Tian''s vision became cluttered as over a hundred bikini garments flew out of the system. Well then, all kinds of flashy ones, more than you would find in any store. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian chose one he felt was the most satisfying. Firstly, it was pink, which could stir a man''s desire. Secondly, it had a low neckline. Xiahou Qingyi''s assets, a full 36D, were imposing and eye-catching, beckoning one to indulge in their view. Furthermore, the entire back was just two strings, avoiding any dizzying effects. In sum, regardless of what others thought, Lin Tian was quite pleased with the outfit. He ran excitedly towards where Xiahou Qingyi was, and Li Chong also rushed over, his eyes glued to the bikini, nearly drooling. He exclaimed in disbelief, "Don''t judge a book by its cover, and now don''t judge a small town by its appearance, either. Such a rundown place, yet they have something like a bikini. Brother Tian, you have a good eye. Sister Qingyi will definitely look sexy and eye-catching in this outfit." "Did you expect any less? Just look who picked it," Lin Tian said, not modest in the slightest. Following that, moving upwardwell, well, let''s not talk about that, it''s all the same. "Have you had your fill of looking?" A cold voice came through. Lin Tian looked up and met Xiahou Qingyi''s murderous gaze. Just now, Lin Tian had lost his composure a bit, mainly because Xiahou Qingyi was too enchanting. In that moment, he couldn''t help himself and had been staring at her, scanning her from head to toe. It would be strange if Xiahou Qingyi wasn''t angry. "Well, well, I''ve had enough," Lin Tian said, his words not matching his true feelings, as he hadn''t had enough at all. That figure, one could look at it for a year and still not be satisfied! "Is it nice?" Xiahou Qingyi asked coldly again. "Nice, very nice." This time, Lin Tian spoke honestly. "Nice your ghost." Seeing Lin Tian deflated, Xiahou Qingyi smiled smugly and turned to walk outside. Lin Tian hurriedly washed his hands and rushed out following Xiahou Qingyi. As they walked, he spoke to the "Taotie System," asking it to teach him the language of Aras''s country. Upon exiting the restroom and coming to the square, Xiahou Qingyi appeared, instantly attracting the gaze of everyone there. Her fair skin could be compared to a pristine white lotus, forming a striking sight in the night. It was unclear whether it was intentional or just her habit, but every few steps, Xiahou Qingyi would instinctively toss her hair. Her long, flowing hair, coupled with her otherworldly beauty and killer curves, could truly be described as stunning enough to topple cities and enchant people. Xiahou Qingyi fixated on that Aras, and as if by chance but intentionally, she quietly moved closer to him. He roughly said to his subordinates, "Catch her, quickly catch her." He was a dignitary of a nation, and this small town was just a speck on the map. The vast difference gave him the confidence to do anything he wanted here. Two bodyguards swiftly came forward, running up to Xiahou Qingyi, blocking her and pointing a gun, "Come, our chief wants to see you." Xiahou Qingyi couldn''t understand what they were saying but could guess their intent. She pretended to be scared, retreating continuously and running behind Lin Tian, where she hid. Lin Tian hurriedly ran out and said in their language, "Good citizens, we are all good citizens, she is my sister, also a good citizen." At that moment, Aras came over, eyeing Xiahou Qingyi with lustful eyes. "Take them both away," Aras shouted excitedly. Immediately after, a dozen men all rushed over, pointing their guns at Lin Tian and Xiahou Qingyi, and took them to a tavern. Xiahou Qingyi was like a night-blooming cereus, glorious for a moment, but fading fast, and in the blink of an eye, she was taken away. The surrounding men secretly sighed with pity, while the women felt differently, all thinking she got what she deserved; a scantily clad woman being taken away had it coming. Chapter 495 - 467 Face-changing Technique Xiahou Qingyi and Lin Tian were led by over a dozen bodyguards into a hotel, where Lin Tian scrutinized the defenses and committed them firmly to memory. Soon, Aras locked Lin Tian and Xiahou Qingyi in a bedroom, and then entered with a lascivious gleam in his eyes. Lin Tian quickly stepped forward and said in their language, "This is my sister, just twenty-one, still unwed, you can''t, you mustn''t..." By saying this, he intended to provoke Aras''s bestial nature and drive him into a frenzy. Aras was now barely able to control himself; he slapped at Lin Tian, but Lin Tian dodged away. He felt some anger, but now he didn''t care about Lin Tian anymore and lunged straight at Xiahou Qingyi. Xiahou Qingyi also dodged and counterattacked with a slap to Aras''s face. Aras, fuming with rage, tore off his shirt and shouted, "Someone, throw this man out." Several bodyguards rushed in and carried Lin Tian away. Aras fixed his gaze on Xiahou Qingyi and yelled, "Still a spicy one, I like that. Watch how I deal with you today. Tell the guys downstairs, no matter what they hear from this room today, they are not to come in, not to disturb my good time." Immediately after, Lin Tian was taken out, and the bodyguards gave Xiahou Qingyi a meaningful look before slamming the door shut with force. Lin Tian was thrown out of the hotel but had the defenses under his control. Getting back into the hotel through the door was impossible; the only way was through the windows. There were two people guarding beneath the window; he needed to draw them away. This was easy; Lin Tian started a fire not far from them, and the two were easily lured away to fight the fire. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Aras''s room was on the third floor; Lin Tian employed the Flight Technique and flew up with ease. He climbed into the room and saw a scene of extreme brutality: Aras lying on the ground, his mouth stuffed with a sock, while Xiahou Qingyi was beating him mercilessly with a stool. The noise was loud; it sounded painful, but Aras had told the bodyguards outside that no matter what they heard, they were not to come in, so at this moment, the bodyguards outside were secretly delighted. They thought it was Aras beating Xiahou Qingyi, playing some sort of bloody game. "Enough, stop it, don''t beat him to death," Lin Tian said softly. Xiahou Qingyi reluctantly stopped, and then Lin Tian removed the sock from Aras''s mouth. Aras immediately shouted, "Help...!" Before he could finish the word "life," Lin Tian stuffed the sock back into his mouth and told Xiahou Qingyi, "Keep beating him; you''re still too light. He still has the strength to shout." Xiahou Qingyi picked up the stool, one hit, two hits, three hits... In the end, Aras was beaten to a pulp, with countless broken bones and blood spattered everywhere, lying there like a dead dog. This time when Lin Tian took the sock out of Aras''s mouth, he found him silent, subdued. "People, all slave-like, don''t listen to reason until they feel the pain on their skin!" Lin Tian couldn''t help but exclaim. Lin Tian asked, "Where is the meeting taking place tomorrow?" "This... this is... secret...!" Aras said weakly. Lin Tian once again gagged him with the sock and said to Xiahou Qingyi, "Keep going, don''t beat him to death. Stop when he''s ready to talk." Xiahou Qingyi picked up a stool and brought it down once, twice, thrice It was a brutal beating, so much so that even Lin Tian found it hard to watch. Lin Tian removed the sock from Aras''s mouth once again and asked, "Where is the meeting? Tell me everything about the meeting''s procedures. Otherwise, I''ll make your life a living hell." "The meeting is... in an underground room on the west side of Binhe Road. The procedure of the meeting is." Eager to save his life, Aras obediently revealed all the details of the meeting''s procedures. Lin Tian nodded after listening, and with a smile said, "You''ve just lost your value to stay alive." Without any hesitation, he snapped his neck. He hid Aras''s body under the bed. Lin Tian took out some clothes and handed them to Xiahou Qingyi, saying, "We need to stay here tonight. Get dressed quickly, otherwise, I''m afraid I won''t be able to control myself." Lin Tian took one more fond look at Xiahou Qingyi before she quickly got dressed. Xiahou Qingyi asked, "Since we''ve already found out the location of the meeting, we''ve completed our task for today. Why do we have to stay here for the night?" Lin Tian sat down on the bed and said, "If we leave now, they''ll discover Aras is dead by tomorrow, which will certainly raise their alertness. How could we possibly infiltrate the meeting room then?" "What''s your plan then?" Xiahou Qingyi asked. Lin Tian countered, "Do you know what I did before I joined Nidhogg?" "I don''t know, but I guess you were a thug, a gangster, or maybe just a nobody. Anyway, you definitely weren''t a good person." Lin Tian''s face covered with a dark line, he felt slightly embarrassed. He didn''t expect to have such an image in Xiahou Qingyi''s eyes, but he didn''t retort. After all, using underwear to threaten someone wasn''t something a gentleman would do. Lin Tian said, "I''m not some rogue, I''m a good person. Actually, I''m a magician. The magic of Liu Qian? I taught him that. And look, the student has starved his own master." "You can perform magic?" A cold smirk appeared on the beautiful face of Xiahou Qingyi, full of disbelief. "I really can do magic, and I''m a genius at it. I combined the traditional magic trick of ''The Big Reveal'' with the Peking Opera''s Face-changing Technique to create my own system of magic. But I''m a modest person, low-key, never showing off otherwise, I''d have been on the Spring Festival Gala and become an even bigger star than Liu Qian by now." Xiahou Qingyi turned away, unable to bear listening to Lin Tian''s boast any longer. Then Lin Tian''s voice rang out, "Turn around and take a look at me, see if you notice any changes." "I won''t look. There''s nothing good to see about you. You disgust me," said Xiahou Qingyi disdainfully. It didn''t matter that Xiahou Qingyi wouldn''t turn around; Lin Tian ran in front of her. "Ah, a ghost!" Xiahou Qingyi screamed at the top of her lungs because what she saw was a living Aras. She had seen with her own eyes that Lin Tian had killed Aras; how could a living Aras now be standing before her? This Aras was actually Lin Tian in disguise. Lin Tian possessed the Superpower known as Face-changing Technique, allowing him to roughly alter his face to resemble Aras''s. Aras''s relatives might be able to tell the difference, but to those foreign dignitaries who hadn''t seen Aras in years or had only seen him on television, they wouldn''t be able to tell that this Aras was fake. Chapter 496 - 468 Giving You Face "I''m not a ghost, I''m Lin Tian!" Lin Tian said with a grin. Xiahou Qingyi took a closer look and then realized that ''Aras'' now was dressed in Lin Tian''s clothes, and apart from his head, Lin Tian hadn''t changed a bit. "You are Lin Tian, you can change faces." Xiahou Qingyi asked incredulously. As far as she knew, Lin Tian could control fire, had the Neural Response Speed Ability, knew Ox Power Technique, and Flight Technique, and now he could also do the Face-changing Technique. She could hardly believe that Lin Tian had so many superpowers. Lin Tian chuckled and said, "You can think of this as a superpower or as magic, as long as you like it, it''s fine." "So, you became Aras, you''re planning to...!" "Exactly, tomorrow I''ll walk boldly into the conference room with you and sit there legitimately to listen to their conspiracy. As long as we''re cautious, we won''t be discovered." Xiahou Qingyi nodded her head, thinking this was indeed a good idea. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Xiahou Qingyi agree with his view, Lin Tian smiled proudly, then flopped down onto the big bed, saying, "I''m going to rest now, this room has only one bed, but no worries, you can sleep next to me. If you feel embarrassed, you can sleep on the floor, it''s up to you. I''m going to sleep now, don''t disturb me." Xiahou Qingyi grabbed Lin Tian''s collar and pulled him up, saying, "There''s only one bed, doesn''t the woman usually get to sleep on it by custom?" Lin Tian looked down on her and said, "Have you been reading too many novels? The scenes in novels are all deceptive. Besides, you said it yourself, you''ve stayed in Nidhogg for years, so you''re hardly associated with the word ''woman''. Either sleep next to me or on the floor, your choice." Without another word, Xiahou Qingyi forcefully threw Lin Tian onto the floor. "You sleep on the floor, I''ll take the bed. If you dare come near the bed, I''ll break your legs," Xiahou Qingyi said fiercely. This was a minor matter, and since Lin Tian could not use his team leader''s authority to suppress her, he could only say, "Pink, Hello Kitty, with lace edges, 36D." Grinding her teeth, Xiahou Qingyi said, "To me, wearing a bikini and wearing underwear aren''t much different. I''ve worn a bikini before, so you need not threaten me with underwear anymore. Return my underwear when we get back, or I''ll break your legs." Having said that, Xiahou Qingyi immediately turned off the lights in the room. Lin Tian was dumbfounded, but then thought about it, Qingyi had worn bikinis before, so he could no longer use underwear as a threat against her in the future. Thinking about having to sleep on the cold, hard floor tonight made Lin Tian angry, determined to find a way to get back at Xiahou Qingyi tomorrow. Early next morning, Lin Tian felt as if the sky was falling; he smelled a fragrance mixed with a bit of stench. He slowly opened his eyes to see a small foot on his face, swinging back and forth. "What are you doing?" Lin Tian quickly stood up and shouted, completely awake. Xiahou Qingyi sneered, "I''m waking you up, we have a mission today. Did you plan to sleep until the sun sets?" "Is this how you wake someone up? Have you ever seen anyone wake up by putting their feet on someone''s face, suffocating them awake?" "My method of waking people up is just that special. In any case, you got up, so my method works." Xiahou Qingyi was obviously teasing him on purpose. Uncle could bear it, but aunty couldn''t. Lin Tian had not yet retaliated for having to sleep on the floor last night, and this morning, he was being teased by Xiahou Qingyi again. Suddenly, Lin Tian''s face turned sly, and he said with a lewd smirk, "Wow, your feet smell so good, and they''re so smooth too! Your foot on my face feels like your chest rubbing back and forth across my face, it''s intoxicating. How about we do it again to seek that sensation one more time?" "You''re shameless," Xiahou Qingyi cursed, then turned around blushing. Staring at Xiahou Qingyi''s back, Lin Tian thought to himself, I''m shameless, but who provoked first? More shamelessness is yet to come! Lin Tian said, "In a while, you''ll go out with me, your role will be my mistress. You need to act the part convincingly to avoid raising the security guards'' suspicion when we enter the conference room." "Mmm," Xiahou Qingyi nodded reluctantly. After grooming and changing into Aras''s clothes, Lin Tian, having changed his face, walked over to Xiahou Qingyi and said, "Hook your arm through mine, let''s walk out together. Remember, depend on me a bit, make it look convincing." Although Xiahou Qingyi was very reluctant, for the sake of completing the mission, she unhappily hooked onto Lin Tian''s arm. As Lin Tian walked out, a dozen bodyguards quickly surrounded them, but from their reaction, they didn''t realize Lin Tian was an impostor. Lin Tian said, "In this room, I''ve left some confidential documents. Leave two people at the door, no one should enter." Lin Tian was worried someone would discover Aras''s body and purposefully said this. The two bodyguards quickly nodded and then stood on either side of the door. Then Lin Tian pointed at Xiahou Qingyi and said, "From now on, she is one of my women, you should call her ''sister-in-law''." "Hello, sister-in-law." All the bodyguards bowed and nodded. One of the bodyguards, who obviously had a good relationship with Aras, asked, "Boss, we all heard it outside yesterday, sounds like you had a great time, was it exhilarating, what''s that feeling like!" "Thrilling, absolutely thrilling!" Lin Tian nodded and said, "As for the feeling, I kind of forgot, let me try it again now, and then I''ll tell you about it." Then, in front of everyone, Lin Tian kissed Xiahou Qingyi''s face. At first, Xiahou Qingyi played along convincingly, but the moment Lin Tian''s lips touched her cheek, her face turned green, and she clenched her fists, making a cracking sound. Lin Tian whispered in Chinese, "Don''t be nervous, I''m also forced into this, to make them trust us, I can only kiss you, honestly, I''m forced to do so too." Forced, yeah right, Xiahou Qingyi thought to herself. If there were no one around, and Lin Tian dared to kiss her, Xiahou Qingyi would probably break Lin Tian''s legs, but now with all of Aras''s bodyguards watching, she had to restrain her anger and even force a smile. Immediately after, Lin Tian took further advantage and slapped Xiahou Qingyi''s butt. "Slap!" The sharp sound made Xiahou Qingyi shudder, her eyes almost shooting fire, like an ancient evil dragon. Lin Tian continued in a soft voice, "Don''t be angry, I really had no choice. They asked me how it felt yesterday. After the way you beat everyone up, I had to show some feeling. This kind of feeling can''t be conveyed by imagination alone; it needs practice. Bear with it, just this once." Xiahou Qingyi, struggling to remain calm, hissed softly, "Lin Tian, once this mission is over, I will definitely make you regret this." Lin Tian nodded repeatedly but then said, "But that''ll have to wait until after the mission. Right now, the mission isn''t finished yet, so you need to stay obedient and listen to me, or else, I''ll spank you." "Slap!" As Lin Tian finished speaking, he swung his hand again, slapping Xiahou Qingyi''s butt. "Very good, very good, Lin Tian, just you wait." Although Xiahou Qingyi said this, her face showed a very intoxicated expression, making everyone around envious, jealous, and resentful, all wishing they could slap Xiahou Qingyi''s butt too. After both slaps, Lin Tian reflected on the feeling and said to the surrounding bodyguards, "This feeling is exhilarating. When we get back, I''ll find each of you a girl to try this feeling for yourselves." Upon hearing this, the bodyguards'' eyes gleamed, and they quickly expressed their gratitude, "Thank you, sir." Afterward, the group left the hotel, took a special vehicle, and headed to the meeting location. The car reached a very secluded basement on the outskirts of the town; the entrance of the basement was heavily guarded by rows of American soldiers, making it impenetrable. A dozen American soldiers stopped Lin Tian''s car, and one of them, speaking in Aras''s hometown language, said, "Hello, please get out of the car." Lin Tian got out of the car with Xiahou Qingyi, and the American soldier continued, "This meeting is of great importance. We will have someone to protect you so you do not need to worry about safety. The contents of the meeting are absolutely confidential, so your bodyguards and this beautiful lady here must sit in the rest area next to us and cannot enter the conference room." The bodyguards were not much of an issue, but Lin Tian was afraid of leaving Xiahou Qingyi alone here; it could expose them. He would not let Xiahou Qingyi leave his side. Lin Tian pointed at Xiahou Qingyi and said, "This beautiful lady is my lover. She is absolutely loyal to me, she would never betray me. Furthermore, we are deeply in love and cannot be separated for even a second, so I cannot agree to your request. I must take this lady inside with me." The American soldier, looking somewhat uncertain, still smiled and said, "Sir, please understand our position. We are just following protocol. Rest assured, we can absolutely guarantee your safety. We will also take good care of this beautiful lady. Please trust us, trust America." Currently pretending to be Aras, even if Lin Tian did something inappropriate, the blame would fall on Aras, not on Lin Tian''s true identity. Lin Tian had always despised America, and now he was taking the opportunity to act high and mighty under Aras''s identity, teaching the American soldiers a lesson. Lin Tian raised his hand and fiercely slapped the American soldier''s face, shouting, "Damn it, I give you some respect, and you dare block me. I''m just trying to bring someone inside, and you create all these obstacles. Go tell your superiors, I don''t care about your lousy meeting, if you don''t let me bring someone in, I''ll leave right now." Chapter 497 - 469: The Uninhibited Female Secret Agent Lin Tian''s slap left everyone dumbfounded, including his own bodyguard, who was wondering what was wrong with his superior today. Wasn''t the superior always seeking to leave a good impression on the Americans, hoping to receive some military funding and provisions? The American soldiers were also confused. They had always believed that their nation, America, was the most powerful in the world, and that everyone should be subservient to them. But then Lin Tian shattered their dreams with a single move. Lin Tian looked at the infuriated group of American soldiers without any fear. This conference had been initiated by the Americans, which meant that they needed something from these countries. Otherwise, why would Americans ever share military secrets about the South Sea of Huaxia with anyone? Since they needed something from Aras, Lin Tian figured this task would be easy. He could stir up trouble; after all, America was an enemy of Huaxia. Aras was partnering with America, making them an enemy too. Lin Tian''s goal in attending the meeting was to learn its contents and, using Aras'' identity, to wreak havoc. The bigger the chaos, the better for Huaxia. In the end, everything would be blamed on Aras and their country, leaving Lin Tian and Huaxia out of it. The American soldier who had been slapped was furious to the core, but dared not act out. With a knife hidden behind his smile, he said, "I apologize for my attitude. Please wait here while I consult with our superior." After the American soldier left, the remaining soldiers all held onto their weapons, glaring menacingly at Lin Tian. Lin Tian swaggered in front of them, and pointed at them with utter disdain, saying, "You don''t need to look at me with those eyes, nor do you need to hold onto your guns. Do you think your guns scare me? What are you even worth to stare at me like that? A bunch of lapdogs, cannon fodder, stop looking at mejust looking at you makes me sick." The American soldiers'' faces turned ugly, and even the bodyguard behind Lin Tian distorted his face, wondering what madness had taken over his superior. Two or three minutes later, the American soldier who had gone to report came back with an unhappy face but forced a smile, saying, "Hello, I apologize for my earlier rude behavior towards you. Our superior says you can bring this beautiful lady with you, but your bodyguard definitely cannot enter." Lin Tian nodded and smiled, saying, "I never intended to let this bunch of bodyguards in anyway. Lead the way." From the attitude of the just-returned American soldier, Lin Tian could tell that his guess was correct. America indeed needed something from Aras and dared not mistreat them. In that case, Lin Tian was more than ready to turn the meeting upside down. At the entrance, several American soldiers with their faces covered and carrying professional equipment meticulously inspected each person. Lin Tian had already learned all about this from Aras yesterday. He took out his documents and, finally, passed the security without issue. Once inside, the American soldier stepped back, and a woman disguised as a receptionist but who was actually an American female agent, led Lin Tian and Xiahou Qingyi forward. This female agent was wearing a uniform with high heels, her long legs exposed; she had a low-cut top, wavy hair, and was wearing light makeup. She was absolutely on par with a celebrity starlet. Lin Tian just couldn''t understand it. Being so attractive and a woman, why would she choose to be a spy? The training was brutal, the missions dangerous. She could have easily lived off her looks, but instead chose to rely on force. Being a homemaker seemed much better than being a spy. However, he had to admit that the female agent ahead had a tremendous sense of style. Her clothes oozed confidence and greatly outshone Xiahou Qingyi. In a low voice, Lin Tian said to Xiahou Qingyi, "Look at her and then look at yourself. You are both spies, but she dresses so stylishly and womanly. Why do you wear a military uniform every day, looking like a tomboy?" "I like it," responded Xiahou Qingyi, unhappily. Sighing, Lin Tian said, "Women make themselves beautiful for the men they like, soldiers die for those who acknowledge them. You just haven''t found the man who captures your heart. Women eventually have to marry. If you really can''t find anyone, you could just marry meI wouldn''t mind." "Looking to die, are you?" Xiahou Qingyi said in a lowered voice, disgusted by Lin Tian''s words. If it weren''t for the mission at hand, she would''ve beaten Lin Tian so badly he wouldn''t recognize his own mother. Lin Tian, unfazed, replied, "Qingyi, not to criticize you, but your temper really is quite bad. You should work on that. Otherwise, you won''t get married. Let me find you a teacher right now. Just look at her, such a good temperament, smiling even when wronged. You could learn a lot from her." Xiahou Qingyi didn''t understand what Lin Tian meant by that. Then she saw Lin Tian stride quickly forward, walking side by side with the beautiful female agent. But his hand, very boldly and blatantly, landed on the female agent''s buttocks. Lin Tian didn''t touch her buttocks because he was lecherous, but rather because he wanted to create trouble and turn this meeting upside down. Xiahou Qingyi saw with her own eyes how Lin Tian audaciously put his hand on the female agent''s buttocks, internally cursing him as a pervert and hoping that the female agent would turn around and slap Lin Tian. Thud! The following scene left Xiahou Qingyi stunned. What was happening? Wasn''t Lin Tian just taking advantage of her? Why wasn''t she hitting the pervert, but rather acting as if it were something completely normal? Xiahou Qingyi felt her worldview crumbling. She thought, "Are foreigners really this open? Doesn''t a scumbag like Lin Tian deserve to be taught a lesson?" sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What surprised her even more came next. Gradually, the female agent opened her eyes, intentionally blinked, and seemed to be seducing Lin Tian. Her gaze was flirtatious and filled with allure. "Feel good?" the female agent asked. Their conversation was in English, so Xiahou Qingyi, standing aside, understood it too. Her expression confirmed that she was finding it hard to accept this reality. Now Lin Tian truly felt like he was being outmaneuvered. He had only intended to tease the female agent a bit, hoping to provoke her dissatisfaction and then offend America. However, things had taken an unexpected turnthe female agent was being far too cooperative. If this continued, he wouldn''t know how to end it. Lin Tian coughed, swallowed his saliva to calm his agitated mood, and then he chuckled, "Further understanding should wait till later. I''m quite impressive, two hours is no problem, but we should not delay the meeting." The female agent smiled briefly, showing no signs of discomfort. She deftly picked up the uniform from the ground and said, "Alright then, you get back to your business. After the meeting, if you need anything, just call me. I guarantee your satisfaction." Lin Tian nodded, "I will definitely call you." The female agent continued to lead the way, her smile still beaming as if the incident had never occurred. "Pervert, shameless, disgusting." That was the six-word reply Lin Tian got. Seeing Xiahou Qingyi''s attitude, Lin Tian didn''t bother explaining any further and continued to provoke her, "Just look at how professional and dedicated she is. For the sake of the mission, she''d even sell her body. Meanwhile, you complain about putting on a bikini. Compared to her, you fall way short, far from professional, no understanding of dedication at all." "Get lost." The only response Lin Tian got was that one word: "Get lost." Chapter 498 - 470 Stirring Up Trouble The beautiful female spy continued to lead the way, and soon they came to a metal iron door. The spy entered the password into a keypad, and with a loud, rumbling noise, the door opened. Lin Tian walked in, arm in arm with Xiahou Qingyi, into a conference hall of medium size, reminiscent of the large lecture theaters in universities. In the center of the conference hall was a large oval table, with a huge multimedia projector at the front. Standing in front of the projector was an American official. Circling the oval table were fifteen seats, indicating the participation of fifteen countries. The stronger the country, the closer their seat was to the projector. Lin Tian glanced around and saw that Aras''s name was placed thirteenth, the third from the last. Twelve people had already arrived; it was 7:50, and the meeting would start in ten minutes. Lin Tian had attended the meeting with two aims in mind: first, to find out what America was up to with this meeting, and second, to seriously disrupt the meeting, preferably instigating a major war between countries. Plainly speaking, Lin Tian was there to pick a fight, but since everyone was sitting quietly, it wasn''t easy to start trouble. Lin Tian found the seat for Aras and noticed there was only one chair, and he had brought Xiahou Qingyi with him, making them two people. His eyes flickered as he thought, here''s my chance for trouble. He angrily shouted at the American official in English, "Hey, what the hell is this? Do you think I wanted to come to this damn meeting? You begged me to come, OK." "Since you begged me to come, you damn well better take care of everything for me. You only provided one chair when I arrived with two people. What do you mean by this, expect the lady to sit on my lap? How do you manage things here? If this is how you operate, how can we cooperate? Why should I work with you?" Everyone except Xiahou Qingyi was dumbfounded, thinking if Aras had taken the wrong medicine today. Such a tiny nation, daring to curse and rant in front of so many leaders, especially in front of the American officialswasn''t this courting death? All present were displeased, especially the American official, whose face turned ashen, staring at Lin Tian as if he had the impulse to kill him. As this was a joint meeting and America was the organizer, it wasn''t appropriate to express anger before the meeting had started. The American official said, "There''s only one seat arranged for the two of you; it''s our oversight. Someone, add another seat immediately." Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A spy promptly appeared and added another seat next to Aras''s chair. One does not slap a smiling face, and Lin Tian, troublemaker as he was, felt a bit ashamed as he and Xiahou Qingyi sat down, pondering how to cause more trouble. After a brief thought, Lin Tian had another idea. "Bang!" He slammed the table and yelled at the American official, "What''s the meaning of this? Why am I the thirteenth seat? Are you looking down on me? I demand the second seat at the front." Suppressing his anger, the American official explained, "We didn''t mean any offense. The seating order is arranged according to the size of the countries, all in accordance with the rules." "I don''t care," Lin Tian shouted. "I want the second seat. Sitting at the back makes me angry; I can''t see or hear clearly." The leader from West Germany, seated in the second seat, was Kenya Ni. West Germany, a European powerhouse with a population of over one hundred million and the world''s seventeenth-largest territory, had a powerful military capable of conquering a small country like Aras in five days. As a small nation with no real sway in international diplomacy, Aras daring to claim Kenya Ni''s position and be so presumptuous at the conference prompted him to stand up and roar. "What right do you have to sit in my place? With your pitiful country, I could wipe you out in three days with my troops. You should consider yourself lucky that America even invited you and gave you a seat. Don''t overestimate your importance." The crowd nodded in agreement, and even the American official remained silent, hoping to use Kenya Ni to suppress Lin Tian. Lin Tian had been searching for a reason to cause a scene, and Kenya Ni''s outburst gave him the perfect excuse. He walked towards Kenya Ni, speaking with patriotic fervor, "My country may be weak, but we will not be violated. You can insult me, but you cannot insult my country." After saying that, he lunged at Kenya Ni and with an open hand, slapped him across the face. The slap was powerful, sending Kenya Ni spinning in place, wailing incessantly. "Aras really doesn''t know the limits of heaven and earth, daring to strike Kenya Ni." "Exactly, they even rely on American aid every year. Some people can hardly get enough to eat, and yet they act so wildly here." "Kenya Ni is known as a tough guy, nicknamed ''The Iron-fisted General'' by the outside world. If Aras dares to slap him, it''s not just Aras that''s finished, but probably his entire country as well." , . "Aras, you dare to hit me?" Kenya Ni moved to draw his gun, but they had handed in their weapons before entering, so he was unarmed. "Aras, you just wait. For this slap, I''ll make you pay back tenfold." Kenya Ni threw a punch at Lin Tian''s head. Known as the Iron-fisted General, he was no slouch, equivalent to a special forces soldier, but compared to Lin Tian, he was still far from a match. Lin Tian quickly dodged his punch and counterattacked, slapping him across the face again. Speaking with righteous indignation, he said, "That first slap was because you insulted my country; I had to hit you. This slap is because you tried to hit me, and since you''re not as strong as I am, I had to strike you." Kenya Ni was furious. As the head of a major country, he couldn''t stand being slapped twice in public. He grabbed a teacup nearby, ready to strike Lin Tian. As Lin Tian was about to retaliate, the American official stepped forward, grabbed Kenya Ni''s hand, and pleaded, "The meeting time has started; let''s not delay the proceedings. Do this as a favor to me. Whatever issues you have, we can deal with them later." He naturally had to give face to America. Containing his rage, Kenya Ni pointed at Lin Tian and said, "You wait and see." Lin Tian looked at Kenya Ni amusely and continued, "What about my seat...?" "It''s yours. But remember, not just anyone can sit there. You have to see if you can keep it; if you''ve got the guts, then sit peacefully," said Kenya Ni after finishing his statement. Lin Tian looked disdainfully at Kenya Ni and replied, "There''s nothing I''m afraid to do. Don''t threaten me. I''d even dare sit in the first seat, not just the second one." Chapter 499 - 471 Gemstone Lin Tian, accompanied by Xiahou Qingyi, swaggered to the second seat, making the faces of everyone present turn particularly ugly, especially the officials from America and Kenya, who seemed as if they wanted to crush Lin Tian to death. Lin Tian, for his part, wasn''t bothered at all. Wasn''t he just here to stir up trouble? The more infuriated everyone else became, the happier he was. An American official composed himself, then turned on the projector behind him. The first slide displayed a map showing the distribution of territories in the South China Sea belonging to Huaxia. He began, "Several months ago, our military inadvertently discovered a special treasure in the South China Sea of Huaxia, a gemstone that is extraordinarily unique. Despite our modern technological means, we have been unable to determine the material composition of this gemstone." "Although we are unaware of the gemstone''s composition, we discovered that it has a remarkable effectit can greatly enhance the superpower within a person''s body. To put it simply, if we get our hands on this gemstone, it means we could have a constant influx of superpowered individuals." As soon as the American official finished speaking, everyone present was utterly shocked. Among a million people, there might not even be one superpowered individual. Each superpowered individual is a core force in the military. If the potential of a superpowered individual can be maximized, sometimes, just one of them could equate to the contribution of an entire army. Let me put it this way, in a country with a population of one hundred million, if it were to add a thousand superpowered individuals, in terms of warfare, the country''s strength would double. Take Nidhogg as an example. They might only be a group of a little over two hundred, but even an army well-equipped to besiege Nidhogg wouldn''t necessarily have an advantage. The American official continued, "Not only can the gemstone stimulate the superpowers within the body, but it also possesses a strange energy. It is precisely this energy that makes the South China Sea of Huaxia rich in oil and natural gas." "The gemstone weighs a ton and lies deep under the sea floor. Our country alone would find it difficult to steal the Ability Stone, so several months ago, we began to harass the Huaxian navy in the South China Sea to divert their attention. Now, we have approached you with the hope that you will dispatch your superpowered individuals to join us in stealing the gemstone from the South China Sea of Huaxia. If we are discovered by Huaxia''s military forces, we will take it by force. In any case, we must get our hands on that gemstone." In just a few sentences, he summarized the main purpose of convening the meeting: they were looking to borrow the expertise of others. Whether between countries or individuals, there are no eternal friends, only eternal interests. Once the American official stated his case, everyone began whispering among themselves, each with their own petty calculations. What they were calculating was simply how to maximize their own benefits. Without any benefits, they wouldn''t agree to cooperate. By now, Lin Tian had learned the content of the meeting, and his next move was to disrupt their alliance. How to disrupt it? Start with the word "benefits." The American official spoke out, "Any questions can be asked at any time. If there are no questions, we can start to negotiate how we will proceed." "I have no questions. I wholeheartedly agree. Let''s go straight to discussing the next step!" Kenya, very cooperative, spoke out first. He represented a major power and was an ally of America, readily voicing support for the American stance. Then, a leader from the country ranked fourteenth, looking somewhat uneasy, stood up and said, "Our country is in Africa and is relatively backward. In recent years, we''ve only managed to survive thanks to the food Huaxia sent us." "They also built roads for us, introduced advanced technology, and now hundreds of thousands of laborers are helping us build our homeland. If we were to help you steal treasures from Huaxia, then..." "Then what?" Kenya cut in. "Huaxia helps you because they value the abundant resources you have. They give you something sweet first, then they exploit your resources. Once your resources are exhausted, they''ll kick you away. If you can''t see through Huaxia''s clear intentions, it''s wasteful that you''re an official of your country. With such incompetent leaders, it''s no wonder your country is so backward." The man, humiliated, blushed and did not dare to retort. He sat down helplessly, sighing repeatedly. Kenya continued, "In the future, if any of you have problems, just come to me or America. We''re all friends and will certainly help one another in difficult times. But if anyone dares to hesitate or avoid taking action, don''t blame us for our merciless actions." His words carried a threatening tone. Several more national leaders were about to speak, but now they all lowered their heads, not daring to utter another word. Witnessing the silence of the entire room, Kenya felt extremely pleased. Among the countries present, his nation and America were the strongest, and he believed that with the two major powers united, no one would dare to object further. "Since no one has anything to say, I assume there are no problems. Let''s go ahead and discuss the next steps," he declared. The American official nodded in satisfaction, then announced, "Let''s turn our attention to the big screen as I outline our next plan." "I have a question." At this moment, Lin Tian raised his hand high and called out loudly. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Not him again!" The American and Kenyan officials, who both had been wearing smug smiles, immediately lost their grins as Lin Tian spoke up, their smiles replaced with anger. Lin Tian ignored their expressions and continued, "The world clamors towards benefits! We could help you steal the gemstone, but, what will we get once the deed is done?" This was the most sensitive yet realistic question. America had not brought this up because they wanted to monopolize the gemstone, and no one else had asked because they lacked the courage to do so. Now that Lin Tian had posed the question, everyone, except the American and Kenyan officials who looked quite displeased, stared at the American official, eagerly anticipating his response. The American official wanted the gemstone for himself but could not say so outright. Instead, he countered Lin Tian, "Then what do you suggest we do?" "It''s simple. Didn''t you say the gemstone weighs a ton? After we steal it, we should divide it evenly based on the contribution each party made, distributing the gemstone jointly." "Yeah, that''s a good idea." "I agree!" "I''m also in favor. Let''s distribute the gemstone based on our abilities." Everyone except the American and Kenyan officials agreed with Lin Tian''s suggestion. This method of distribution was exactly what these weaker nations had always desired but never dared to voice, and now that Lin Tian had brought it up, they echoed his sentiment. "Nonsense." The American official firmly rejected the suggestion, then added, "The gemstone is an Exotic Treasure, not to be damaged in the slightest. If it were to be harmed and lose its ability to enhance superpowers, even if we were to obtain the gemstone, what use would it be?" Chapter 500 - 472 Framing and Entrapment Lin Tian''s method was rejected by the American official, and he merely smiled. He was not surprised by the outcome at all. He countered, "Then tell me, what should we do?" "This matter still requires deliberation; let''s first consider our next steps." The American official glossed over and promptly pointed at a red dot on the screen, saying, "This location is where the gemstone is, but..." "Hold on." Lin Tian unapologetically interrupted the American official, clinging to the previous question, "I think it''s better to clarify things in advance, or what will we do if you deny everything after getting the gemstone?" "Everyone, isn''t that right?" Lin Tian shouted to the other countries. "Yes, I also think it should be clarified beforehand." "That way, I can go back and explain things clearly to our president." "It''s unclear like this, how are we supposed to justify it back home?" The other national leaders unanimously echoed. "You see, everyone agrees on this, right?" Lin Tian said to the American official with a triumphant tone. The American official ground his teeth and glared at Lin Tian, "A grand nation such as ours wouldn''t stoop to denying debts with you. We''ll discuss this matter later; I won''t shortchange you." He turned, intending to continue talking about south of Huaxia. Lin Tian continued to interrupt, "You say you''re a grand nation and wouldn''t stoop to denying debts with us, but what does that mean? Do you look down on us?" If you do, why seek our help? Go steal the gemstone yourself!" Now, the American official''s face was nearly contorted with rage as he glared at Lin Tian and said, "Aras, please do not misconstrue my words. If you do not want to cooperate, please leave immediately and stop causing trouble here." His outright use of Aras'' name indicated his anger. "Yeah, what are you causing trouble for? If you don''t want to cooperate, just leave; we can still take back the gemstone without you," said Kenya, chiming in from the side. "You''re right, without me, you could take back the gemstone, but without everyone else, could you still manage it smoothly?" Lin Tian stood up and shouted to everyone, "America is hesitating to discuss the distribution of benefits, his ulterior motives. Why should we stay here, to work for free?" "Our national power is already weak; if a few more superpowered individuals die, we will become vulnerable to exploitation by others. Have you all forgotten how Wes Country was destroyed?" The mention of ''Wes Country'' instantly turned the American official''s face red and his eyes filled with murderous intent. Kenya quickly intervened, slamming the table and shouting, "Someone, drag him out and shoot him!" Suddenly, four American agents rushed in, guns drawn and aimed at Lin Tian and Xiahou Qingyi. The others all trembled, heads down, not daring to speak a word in Lin Tian''s defense. Facing the four American soldiers'' oppression, Lin Tian showed no fear but instead smiled and said, "I''m merely telling the truth and now I''m to face execution. I''m not afraid to die, but I hope my death is worthwhile. May my blood awaken you, reveal the true nature of the Americans, and save the lives of the populations of a dozen countries. I''m willing to die for that cause." "Come on!" he whispered, closing his eyes as the four American soldiers escorted Lin Tian and Xiahou Qingyi out for execution. The others all looked up at Lin Tian, a sense of respect unknowingly emerging within their hearts. No one spoke, but they were united in their resolve: if the Americans killed Lin Tian, they would verbally agree with America and then a dozen countries would band together, not deploying a single soldier, to resist the Americans. The American official had already seen through their intentions; now that they still needed these dozen countries, he couldn''t afford to offend them. "Hold on, you guys step back," he told the four American soldiers. Reluctantly, he had to abandon talking about the south of Huaxia for now and said, "Actually, we have already considered the issue of benefit distribution and planned to explain it at the end of the meeting. Since everyone is so concerned about this, let me explain it now." "After the operation, the gemstone will be ours, but you will receive substantial compensation from America. Whatever you lack, we will provide." "Aras, you lack food; as long as you help us this time, we will take care of your food for three years." "Very well, we will definitely help," the Aras official eagerly nodded, laughing joyfully. Food was their biggest issue, and with America promising to supply them with three years of food, it indirectly saved over a million lives. The American official continued, "Aras, you lack firearms. If you help us, a million guns will be delivered directly into your hands, and we''ll provide all the ammunition you need." "Kenya, your naval strength is weak. Lend a hand, and we will send our top scientists to help you build large warships." Kenya nodded repeatedly, immediately adding, "Thanks to America, everyone can rest assured now. America has already shown its utmost sincerity." "Yes, we''re reassured." Everyone except Lin Tian nodded in agreement, all smiling, as the price offered by America was enough to mobilize them. Lin Tian raised his hand and spoke again, "I''m not good with remembering things, and verbal agreements are easily forgotten. I hope to draft a contract so we can sign it. In case you change your minds later, we''ll have proof." "Aras, don''t get greedy. Once we say something, would we go back on it?" This time, even the American official couldn''t hold back and angrily questioned. "Don''t be angry, why such a temper? I just want a contract for formalities. When I return home, I need to explain to our president and confirm the number of people supporting you. Since you won''t renege, what''s the harm in drafting a contract?" Lin Tian said. The others looked expectantly at the American official, hoping he would agree to Lin Tian''s suggestion. After all, what''s in hand is what''s yours. The American official spoke, "Fine, I''ll send someone to draft the contract right now. We''ll start the meeting, and the contract will be presented after it''s over." "Good, let''s start the meeting, I''m all ears." Finally, Lin Tian quieted down, and the American official eagerly began discussing the issues in the South China Sea. He spoke for a full half-hour. During that time, Lin Tian did not say a word but listened silently, aiming to understand America''s strategies to prepare accordingly once he returned. In the end, America disclosed all its plans, deciding to conduct a military exercise in the South China Sea in three days to distract Huaxia while they secretly retrieved the gemstone. "Meeting''s over. I hope we can work together for mutual development. Everyone, please go back and prepare," the American official concluded with his final remarks. "What about our contract?" Lin Tian raised his hand, still fixated on the contract matter. The American official gritted his teeth and waved his hand. Soon after, several beautiful female agents came in with the contract. Everyone happily signed the contract and left the conference room with it in hand. Once everyone had left the conference room, the American official called over an American soldier and quietly instructed, "Once Aras leaves American airspace and reaches international waters, shoot down his plane. Remember, don''t expose us." "Yes," the American soldier nodded and promptly went to prepare. As they walked out of the conference room, Lin Tian quietly said to Xiahou Qingyi, "You go out first, wait for me outside." He then quickly approached a national leader, saying, "Come, let''s go to the restroom. I need to discuss something important." This man did not know Aras, but having gained considerable benefits from Lin Tian''s efforts during the meeting, he admired Li Tian and trusted his words implicitly, obediently following him to the restroom. With no one else around in the restroom, he whispered to Lin Tian, "You''ve secured benefits for our nation, and I thank you on our behalf. Say the word, and I am willing to die a thousand deaths for you." Lin Tian smiled and patted his shoulder, "One death will suffice." "What... what?" The next moment, a flash of white light, and Lin Tian''s spring knife cut through the man''s throat. His purpose was to frame America and thereby dissolve the alliance between it and more than a dozen other countries. Lin Tian hid the man''s body in a restroom stall and left nonchalantly. "What were you up to?" Xiahou Qingyi asked, puzzled. Lin Tian whispered, "I just killed a man to frame America. Once we get back, we''ll spread rumors extensively. I want to see how America explains this." Xiahuou Qingyi''s eyes brightened. She said nothing but felt an increased respect for Lin Tian. In terms of martial prowess, she surpassed Lin Tian, but in wisdom, she admitted her inferiority. Through this meeting, Lin Tian had managed to offend America, although under the guise of being Aras. America, seeking to hold someone accountable, would not be able to trace it back to Lin Tian. Knowing he couldn''t use Aras''s official plane, Lin Tian found an excuse to tell Aras''s bodyguard, "You go ahead on the plane, I have some things to handle." "Commander, we are your personal bodyguards. The president specially instructed us to follow you wherever you go to ensure your safety," one bodyguard earnestly stated. Lin Tian lied, "I need to handle some special matters, and it''s inconvenient to have you with me. Go ahead. That''s an order." sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing the word "order," the bodyguard had no choice but to comply. Lin Tian and Xiahou Qingyi quietly boarded Nidhogg''s plane and flew towards Huaxia. Chapter 501 - 473 Underwater Fierce Battle Just as Lin Tian was flying on a plane that had just reached the border of Huaxia, a loud explosion from Aras''s private jet jolted the international community above the high seas. Immediately afterward, the American military discovered the body of the high-ranking official killed by Lin Tian in the restroom, causing widespread panic. Lin Tian and two others returned to Nidhogg, found the Dragon Emperor, and informed him of the American military''s scheme and deployment. The Dragon Emperor was shocked and consulted with the old chief. Ultimately, they decided to counter the plot with their own strategy. The Dragon Emperor quickly laid out the plan, starting with the first step: spreading rumors while ensuring not to mention anything about the gemstone, inciting mutual suspicion among the alliance of those dozen or so officials with the aim of disbanding them. Next, the Dragon Emperor led all members of Nidhogg to mobilize, along with dispatching a portion of the elite navy to assist, setting a large trap and waiting for their enemies to fall into it. The rumors swiftly had an effect. America convened a meeting with around a dozen officials, and after returning, two officials were found deadan event that stirred a global sensation. The officials who had united during the meeting were all in a state of panic. ''Aras'' openly confronted an American official at the meeting, which was witnessed by all the officials present. Consequently, Aras''s private jet came under attack. Within two days, eight out of the fifteen officials handed back the contracts they had signed to the American military. While infuriated, the Americans were powerless to do anything about it. On the third day, in the early hours, the Dragon Emperor led the Nidhogg members fully equipped with the most advanced diving gear, quietly submerged into the water, and laid in ambush. Some elite navy personnel coordinated with the members of Nidhogg to ensure nothing went wrong. Lin Tian, Xiahou Qingyi, and Li Chong were still one group, but underwater, Xiahou Qingyi discovered another one of Lin Tian''s superpowers, the Water Control Technique. Wearing the same diving equipment, Lin Tian swam faster and with more ease than them. Xiahou Qingyi watched Lin Tian moving through the water with the freedom of a fish, and though she said nothing out loud, she was extremely baffled inside, thinking, ''How many superpowers does this guy have? Is he even human?'' Shortly after, America, joined by hundreds of skilled individuals, slowly submerged to the bottom of the sea, heading straight for the gemstone. The Nidhogg members all stood guard at positions three hundred meters away from the gemstone, using the seabed rocks and seaweed as cover to conceal themselves. Using high-tech underwater observation scopes developed for sea water, Lin Tian could clearly see that approximately three hundred people were hammering away at a huge rock with tools designed to break it apart. According to America, the rock contained the gemstone, fully encased by intact rock. How they discovered it remained a mystery. Above the water, loud bangs echoed continuously, while beneath the sea, currents surged. People from different nations, of different ethnicities, shared the same objective: the gemstone. Over three hundred individuals set to work together, and after half an hour, the entire rock emitted a series of crisp sounds like shattering glass. Dense cracks spread across the rock, and beams of purple light shot out from within it. The purple light was intense and penetrated powerfully through the water. In Lin Tian''s eyes, it was beautifully stunning, more so than a rainbow after the rain. The appearance of the purple light signified the imminent unveiling of the gemstone. Meanwhile, above the surface, the military''s theatrics were in full swing, and America was oblivious to any anomalies. They urged their subordinates to speed up to leave the area sooner. Nidhogg had not made a move. The Dragon Emperor''s eyes remained fixated ahead, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Soon, the rock encasing the gemstone was completely cleared away by the collective effort of over three hundred people, and the purple light intensified, resembling divine radiance. A massive purple spherical stone appeared before everyone. The purple spherical stone, weighing a full ton, was half-exposed on the seabed and half-buried below. Lin Tian could feel a powerful superpower fluctuation emanating from the gemstone. There it stood, invisibly exuding an aura of solemnity and sanctity, invoking an urge to bow down in worship as believers do upon seeing a statue of Buddha. Now that the rock had been removed, the Americans'' subordinates switched tools, bringing in crowbars, shovels, jacks, and other equipment, trying to uproot the gemstone completely. But they were cautious. Lin Tian noticed that the tips of their tools, which made contact with the gemstone, were wrapped in cotton to prevent damaging it. With everyone''s concerted efforts, the gemstone gradually shifted and then was fully exposed. The ton-heavy gemstone was revealed in its entirety, and the Ability Source radiating from it was terrifying. The Dragon Emperor covertly nodded, extremely relieved that they had intercepted the information about the gemstone. Had it fallen into American hands, it would have been a disaster for Huaxia. Then, a submarine slowly approached, and all three hundred people jointly tied ropes around the Ability Stone, ready to tow it away with the submarine. The moment had come. The Dragon Emperor shouted a command, and over two hundred Nidhogg members sprang into action. They did not use contemporary firearms, as the lethality was too high and could potentially damage the gemstone. The Dragon Emperor equipped each Nidhogg member with modern technology-crafted bows and arrows that were streamlined to minimize resistance in the water. The bowstrings, made of nanomaterials, were elastic and lightweight, and were equipped with springs to maximize the lethality of the arrows. "Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!" Over two hundred feathered arrows were shot simultaneously at the experts brought by America, densely packed like venomous snakes. "Damn, it''s an ambush." The enemies shouted, trying to dodge, but the underwater visibility was poor, and Nidhogg had been lying in wait. In their panic, they were unable to evade effectively. Arrow after arrow shot towards them rapidly. Some had just drawn their weapons when an arrow pierced their throats. Others dodged one arrow only to be struck by another, and there were those who were killed by an arrow before they could even realize what was happening. After a volley of arrows, fifty to sixty people were shot dead on the spot, and thirty to forty were severely injured. The originally clear seawater was instantly stained blood-red. "Kill!" The Dragon Emperor''s one-word command was fierce, filled with murderous intent. Lin Tian was in the middle, Xiahou Qingyi on the left, and Li Chong on the right. The three charged forward together. Lin Tian, adept at the Water Control Technique, swam like a fish and was the first to reach an African superpowered individuala black expert who had come to assist America. Lin Tian was too fast. By the time the man spotted Lin Tian, his fist had already struck the man''s throat. The man fell with eyes full of unwillingness and astonishment, his body slowly floating to the surface, drifting aimlessly with the current. Afterward, two American experts, one wielding a knife and the other a sword, attacked Lin Tian from both sides. Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong quickly caught up. Xiahou Qingyi used her Qingluan Sword, and Li Chong wielded his broadsword, easily slaying the two men. The Dragon Emperor also charged from behind, heading straight for the strongest among the three hundred, a white strongman who was a match for the Dragon Emperor and extremely formidable. Both were contemporary powerhouses, and their every move contained decades of arduous cultivation. There wasn''t a trace of flamboyance in their techniques. They struck flesh with every punch, with lethal precision, making even Lin Tian, who watched, feel a chill. Lin Tian prided himself on his strength, but after witnessing their battle, he felt that even if he fought with all his might, he couldn''t withstand even half the force of the Dragon Emperor''s punch. That was the gap, an insurmountable chasm. Such battles were not something Lin Tian could participate in. All he could do was follow Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong to maximize the damage to the enemy and try to end the fight sooner rather than later, to minimize the casualties. Together, the three were unstoppable; even a half step into the Mirror Condensation stage couldn''t withstand their joint attacks. In less than five minutes, they had killed more than a dozen enemies, setting a new record for achievement. Nidhogg grew more valiant as the battle raged on, displaying an overwhelmingly brave front. The white strongman''s fear grew; if this continued, he feared a total annihilation. "Retreat!" He yelled, pushing away the Dragon Emperor''s punch with all his strength and pulling out a small torpedo from his chest, aiming it straight for the gemstone. He knew they couldn''t take the gemstone with them, so he intended to destroy it to prevent the people of Nidhogg from acquiring it. The Dragon Emperor was not the least bit afraid. He snorted coldly and shot out like a rocket. His fists burst forth with divine might, sending the white strongman flying over ten meters. The man vomited blood and was seriously injured. Watching the Dragon Emperor guard the gemstone, he realized any further struggle was futile and would only cost him more. Carrying a deep resentment and unwillingness, he withdrew. Nidhogg had a complete victory, killing half of the enemies and, more importantly, obtaining the gemstone, such an invaluable treasure. Now, the most upset ones were probably those from America. Having finally discovered the gemstone and going to great lengths to form an alliance, in the end, they had dressed Nidhogg in their bridal emblems in vain; nearly one hundred and fifty Spiritual Warriors had died here, significantly weakening their national strength. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Dragon Emperor approached the gemstone and smiled confidently, patting Lin Tian on the shoulder, "This time, you''ve made a great contribution. You may make a request of me. As long as it''s not excessive, I will grant it." Lin Tian had proven his worth with his own strength, prompting even the Dragon Emperor to temporarily set aside his prejudice against Lin Tian. Just as Lin Tian was about to speak, perhaps to brag a bit, he suddenly saw the Dragon Emperor''s face turn sharply, his brows furrowed into a knot. In the next moment, the Dragon Emperor''s large hand grabbed Lin Tian, tossing him out. Before he could react, he saw a feathered arrow graze his right arm. An enemy attack! Chapter 502 - 474 Hell "Enemies!" Dragon Emperor shouted loudly, and following that, the Nidhogg members quickly arranged themselves neatly around the gemstone, taking a defensive stance. An arrow grazed past Lin Tian''s right arm, instantly drenching him in cold sweat. The arrow was incredibly fast and powerful; had the Dragon Emperor not just saved him, Lin Tian might not even have known how he died. Dragon Emperor''s eyebrows were nearly twisted together, radiating a terrifying aura. Lin Tian vaguely sensed a bad omen. Following that, Dragon Emperor stepped forward while Lin Tian moved back, joining everyone else to guard the gemstone. Soon, from the direction the arrows were fired, figures began to appearthey, like Nidhogg, were dressed in diving suits, though their suits seemed to be more advanced. "A group of formidable foes has arrived, everyone be careful, prepare for a fight to the death," Dragon Emperor whispered to the Nidhogg members. Everyone frowned deeply. Dragon Emperor, with his great strength and pride, rarely considered anyone worthy of his attention. Even when ambushing America and strong fighters from over a dozen nations, Dragon Emperor felt no pressure. But now, he was calling for a fight to the death, indicating that the enemies were very powerful, far stronger than those from America. Over a hundred figures appeared before them, stopping ten meters from Dragon Emperor. Their disciplined stance and the synchronicity of their movements indicated they were a well-trained group of foes. Upon closer inspection, Lin Tian saw two characters embroidered on each their garments. "Hell!" Following that, the group of over a hundred people simultaneously half-turned, creating a meter-wide path in the middle, as a figure dressed in black slowly swam forward. "It''s that mysterious power!" Lin Tian recognized him immediately; he was the mysterious power who had rescued Zhang Ya. In his presence, Lin Tian stood no chance of fighting back. Later on, he even passed a Jade Pendant to Lin Tian, asking him to tell Dragon Emperor that he planned to annihilate all Nidhogg members. Lin Tian still remembered handing over the Jade Pendant to Dragon Emperor, who had looked worried. Now that he had appeared, the situation Dragon Emperor feared seemed to have arrived. The mysterious power was the first to speak, smiling at Dragon Emperor, "Little brother, long time no see. How have you been lately?" What? Upon hearing the words of the mysterious power, Lin Tian felt utterly disoriented. The mysterious power addressed Dragon Emperor as his little brother, meaning they were from the same sect and presumably as close as brothers. Why then did it seem like they harbored a bitter vendetta against each other? Dragon Emperor, unlike the mysterious power, responded with a serious tone, "Big brother, I''ve been well recently, thanks for your concern." He paused briefly before continuing, "Big brother, it''s been over a decade since we last parted, and I hadn''t heard from you at all. What have you been doing these years that had me so worried?" The mysterious power chuckled and pointed behind him at over a hundred experts, "I haven''t been up to much, just founded the world''s largest assassin organization ''Hell''; this is my achievement. How is it, not inferior to your Nidhogg, right?" The hundred or so people behind him were also Spiritual Warriors, each exuding a powerful aura, clearly stronger than Nidhogg overall. The mysterious power continued, "I am smarter than you, stronger than you, and more experienced than you. It was only because our master favored you, allowing you to create Nidhogg, while relegating me to serve under you." "That''s impossible! How could I serve under you? I left Huaxia, went overseas, and spent over a decade building ''Hell'' with the goal to prove my strength against your Nidhogg. I want to show everyone that I am better than you, choosing me wasn''t the worst mistake of our master''s life." Dragon Emperor retorted, "Master entrusted Nidhogg to me not because he favored me, but because you were always over-aggressive and arrogant, ill-suited to lead Nidhogg." "Nonsense, don''t try to fool me with master''s muddled justification," the mysterious power shouted, "Today, I came for two reasons: firstly, to take the gemstone and secondly, to kill you, including everyone standing behind you." Dragon Emperor roared, "If big brother wishes to kill me, I will naturally oblige, but be careful, I will not be an easy kill." The mysterious power sneered, "I know your talents too well. Killing you will only take two punches!" The mysterious power stomped fiercely on the seawater, tilting his body and charging forward with a punch aimed at Dragon Emperor. Dragon Emperor countered with a punch; their fists collided, producing a muffled sound. The seawater around their fists dispersed as both were pushed back by an immense rebounding force. Surprised, the mysterious power said, "I didn''t expect that in just over a decade, your strength would improve so much; you could actually hold your own against me." Dragon Emperor said, "Master knew you would come looking for trouble, so he used a treasured item to enhance my strength. I''m no longer the same as before; your wish to kill me is nothing but a fool''s dream!" "Master was always good to you." The mysterious power sneered, launching another punch, this time activating his superpower. His fist crackled with thunder, carrying a tremendously deadly force. His superpower was thunder, just like Xiahou Qingyi. Not underestimating his foe, Dragon Emperor''s superpower surged wildly. Soon, above his head, a golden war spear materialized. Dragon Emperor''s superpower was weapons; these weren''t tangible, but were conjured from the Ability Source, no weaker than those made from steel. Dragon Emperor pointed his fingertip, and the golden war spear above his head flew out with a whistle, displacing the seawater, striking fiercely against the mysterious power''s fist. Boom! A muffled explosion that shook the heavens blasted apart a ton of seawater, making Lin Tian feel as if the entire sea area had trembled thrice. The collision of two forces created a terrifying power. The mysterious strong man''s thunder was scattered, and the Dragon Emperor''s golden battle spear was also shattered. Both stepped back, eyes locked on each other''s, face-to-face. Lin Tian stood behind the Dragon Emperor and could clearly see blood trickling from the Dragon Emperor''s right arm. The strike had not been light; however, he was forcefully enduring the pain. The mysterious fighter had thought two punches would be enough to kill the Dragon Emperor, but to his surprise, both were blocked. He now lost his patience and angrily shouted, "Junior brother, although you took my two punches, you are still no match for me. If you want a bloodbath today, I''ll give you a fierce fight. If you prefer peace, then hand over the gemstone quickly." The strength of the mysterious strong man and the forces of Hell behind him could already be described as terrifying. If they obtained the gemstone, it wouldn''t be long before Nidhogg would face annihilation. Thus, no matter what, they could not let the mysterious strong man take the gemstone away. The Dragon Emperor shouted, "All Nidhogg members, today we must live and die with the gemstone. Even if we have to use up our last man, we cannot let the gemstone fall into their hands." "Yes!" Over two hundred Nidhogg members shouted in unison. "You refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit. Attack!" With a wave of the mysterious strong man''s arm, over a hundred fighters charged forward behind him. The mysterious strong man went straight for the Dragon Emperor, and they clashed once again. Two Hell fighters, wielding a long blade and a short sword, charged directly at Lin Tian and two others. Xiahou Qingyi drew the Qingluan Sword and clashed with one fighter, surprisingly ending in a deadlock. With Xiahou Qingyi''s skills, she was unable to gain the upper hand. Lin Tian and Li Chong, fighting together against one person, were still not gaining any advantage despite the two-on-one scenario. Lin Tian''s group, being one of the stronger ones, still could not claim victory. Other groups, in general, were in a state of collapse. Even with twice the number of enemies, they could not withstand the enemy''s assault. Even the Dragon Emperor was injured by the mysterious strong man. The Dragon Emperor''s strength was inferior to the mysterious fighter by a fraction and would undoubtedly be defeated sooner or later. Over two hundred Nidhogg members were forced to retreat continuously by more than a hundred Hell experts, with a casualty ratio close to four to one. Already more than thirty Nidhogg members were forever slain in this sea area. The Dragon Emperor analyzed the situation. Continuing this way, Nidhogg would be wiped out, and the gemstone would be taken by the mysterious strong man. He made a quick decision and shouted, "Lin Tian, blow up the gemstone. You all slowly retreat, and I will hold them off." Lin Tian nodded, understanding this was a desperate measure, and said, "Li Chong, block him for a moment. I''ll go and blow up the gemstone." As Li Chong desperately blocked the Hell expert, Lin Tian, armed with a small torpedo, rushed towards the gemstone. "Thinking of blowing up the gemstone? Not so easy." The mysterious strong man sneered. While fighting with the Dragon Emperor, he drew a short sword and shot it towards Lin Tian. His short sword was deadly accurate. If Lin Tian wanted to blow up the gemstone, its force was enough to severely injure him or even kill him outright. At the same time, several Hell experts charged at Lin Tian together, intending to stop him from destroying the gemstone. Lin Tian saw the treasured sword flying towards him. If he gave up this chance to blow up the gemstone, he would definitely be entangled by the advancing Hell experts. At that point, it would be difficult to attempt blowing up the gemstone again. The gemstone absolutely must not fall into these people''s hands, Lin Tian thought to himself. He gritted his teeth, both desperately swimming towards the gemstone and quickly taking out two healing potions from the Taotie System. "Lin Tian!" Xiahou Qingyi shouted anxiously as she saw the short sword flying within a meter of Lin Tian, who seemed to have no intention of evading. Even the mysterious strong man was surprised. He regretted his carelessness; he hadn''t expected Lin Tian to disregard his own life for the sake of blowing up the gemstone. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Puff!" The short sword pierced into Lin Tian''s chest, passing close to his heart and coming out the other side, spewing blood. He felt a heart-wrenching pain. Enduring the severe pain, he gritted his teeth and hurled the small torpedo towards the gemstone. Accompanied by a massive explosion, the gemstone was blasted into pieces. Lin Tian was thrown back by the blast''s remaining force. His head began to feel groggy, and the pain gradually faded along with a looming sense of drowsiness. Seizing his lingering consciousness, he quickly drank the two healing potions. Life and death to fate, he could no longer care about much else. Chapter 503 - 475 Bloodstained Azure Sea The short sword pierced through Lin Tian''s chest, brushing past his heart. He felt his limbs slowly stiffening, his consciousness blurring more and more, a drowsy feeling overtaking him, as if he were about to die. However, after he drank the healing potion, his entire being immediately rejuvenated, limbs slowly regaining sensation, the wound quickly scabbing over. He, once again, came back to life. The gemstone had been shattered, his mission completed, and he was ready to retreat. Yet, a bizarre scene unfolded before Lin Tian''s eyes once more. From the shattered fragments of the gemstone, an even brighter purple glow ascended. This radiant purple light, brighter than before, pierced through the water, rising to the surface and forming blooming Zixia clouds. Then, a palm-sized purple gem, radiating an incomparable brilliance, slowly emerged from the shattered pieces. Its luminous glow was intense, the fluctuation of superpower around it was so terrifying it seemed to surpass the just-destroyed, one-ton purple gemstone. The Dragon Emperor, embroiled in the fierce battle, shouted, "Lin Tian, that is the Gem Seed, the source of the Ability Source, the true value of the gemstone. At any cost, reclaim it." Lin Tian nodded. Although his wounds had only healed seventy percent, he still desperately swam toward the Gem Seed. The eyes of the mysterious powerhouse also lit up with greed. He wanted to retrieve the Gem Seed himself, but he was firmly restrained by the Dragon Emperor and, having no other choice, could only command his subordinates to come and fight for it. The five strongest individuals, closest to Lin Tian, burst forth together, charging directly at him. Lin Tian was not as strong as the five of them, but fortunately, with his Water Control Technique, his speed was on par with theirs. In the end, Lin Tian grasped the Gem Seed, enveloped entirely in Zixia. Holding the Gem Seed, its energy continuously flowed into Lin Tian''s body. This energy not only enhanced Lin Tian''s combat power but also healed the sword wound on his body. After seizing the Gem Seed, Lin Tian quickly fled, hoping to leverage his speed advantage to leave the area. But escape wasn''t so easy. Whoever held the Gem Seed became the target of everyone''s attacks. Several more Hell experts came to surround and kill Lin Tian. In the blink of an eye, a Hell expert appeared in front of Lin Tian. With no way to avoid the confrontation, he had to face the attack head-on. The strength of this assailant was just shy of the Fourth Level. It was impossible for Lin Tian to defeat him quickly, and with seven or eight more Hell experts encircling him from behind, he could not afford lingering battles but had to rely on his speed to escape swiftly. Lin Tian feinted a punch, aiming straight for the Hell expert''s throat. The Hell expert raised his fist to meet it, but Lin Tian quickly withdrew his punch, executing the Water Control Technique to perfection. A Divine Dragon Tail Whip kicked squarely into the chest of the Hell expert. "Damn it." The Hell expert cursed, his body continuously retreating. Lin Tian rushed out swiftly, but he had not swum far when someone grabbed his ankle. Another Hell expert had desperately approached and clutched onto Lin Tian''s ankle. Lin Tian was unable to shake free, enraged, he drew a spring-loaded knife and sliced through the Hell expert''s arm. Then, he hurled the knife, piercing the Hell expert''s forehead and ending his life. Although he had killed one, this considerably slowed Lin Tian''s speed; two more Hell experts charged at him again, a long knife aiming straight for Lin Tian''s throat. Lin Tian desperately dodged, but another punch landed heavily on his back. He spat out a mouthful of blood, with droplets falling onto the Gem Seed. The moment his fresh blood touched the Gem Seed, an abrupt change occurred. The Gem Seed in Lin Tian''s hand seemed to come to life, shaking violently as if trying to break free from his grasp. Lin Tian clenched hard; the Gem Seed emitted a hissing sound as the blood he had just spat was entirely absorbed by it. Subsequently, the surface of the Gem Seed grew scorching hot, the temperature reaching hundreds of degrees, its purple glow intensified, dazzling to the point of blinding. The Gem Seed, like a deflated ball, darted chaotically, Lin Tian somehow unable to control it, gripping it tightly as it flailed wildly through the water. This sudden transformation stunned everyone. The assassins pursuing Lin Tian did not take this opportunity to slay him but instead watched the situation quietly from the sidelines. The power of the Gem Seed grew stronger, its temperature higher, and the superpower it radiated fiercer. Lin Tian''s hands felt as if they were about to be roasted, barely able to hold onto the tumultuous Gem Seed, almost thrown off by its force. Nidhogg''s power was already inferior to Hell''s, and if the Gem Seed truly broke free, Nidhogg might never secure it. Lin Tian swore to himself he absolutely could not let the Gem Seed slip out of his hands. With gritted teeth, he slammed his palm against his chest, a great force coursing through his body, his throat turned sweet, and he vomited another mouthful of blood. It was his blood''s contact with the Gem Seed that triggered the transformation, so he did not hesitate to harm himself again, forcing out another mouthful of blood, hoping to suppress the Gem Seed. As to whether it would work, he had no idea. Once again, his fresh blood made contact with the Gem Seed and was instantly absorbed. The force produced by the Gem Seed became stronger, still thrashing around in the water. Lin Tian struggled to maintain his grip, but he was reaching the limits of his strength. "Lin Tian, let go quickly, or it will drag you down to your death," shouted the Dragon Emperor. The forbidding superpower emanating from the Gem Seed made even the Dragon Emperor apprehensive. Although he was determined to obtain the Gem Seed, he did not wish to sacrifice Lin Tian''s life for it, especially since it seemed, from the current situation, that even if Lin Tian died, he could not control the Gem Seed. Lin Tian heard the Dragon Emperor''s voice, but he did not act upon his words. Instead, he resolved to use his last ounce of strength to keep the Gem Seed in his palm, firmly refusing to let the forces of Hell capture it. Lin Tian gripped tightly, the Gem Seed dragging him tumbling up and down. At the moment, Lin Tian was in a coral grove, but in the blink of an eye, he violently crashed into the rock, then burst out of the water''s surface, the next, he smashed harshly onto the seabed. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Less than a minute had passed, and Lin Tian''s body was a blur of blood and flesh, covered in wounds, with countless broken bones. But he gritted his teeth and persisted mightily. "Lin Tian, let go!" the Dragon Emperor shouted again. "Let go, you can''t subdue it," Xiahou Qingyi also yelled from the side. "Brother Tian, let go quickly," Li Chong shouted. "Let go, you''ve already done your best, we admire you," some Nidhogg members also persuaded Lin Tian. Although the Gem Seed was priceless, everyone had witnessed Lin Tian''s effort; even if he couldn''t obtain the Gem Seed, he was already a hero in everyone''s eyes. Lin Tian didn''t let go; his consciousness was gradually blurring, not even having the strength to take a healing potion, but that hand, still clutching the Gem Seed firmly with the last of his willpower. Gradually, something exhilarating happened. The speed of the Gem Seed grew slower and slower, and in his daze, Lin Tian felt an overwhelming power surge from his palm throughout his body. This power was terrifying so much so Lin Tian''s wounds quickly scabbed over, and even his broken bones healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. His meridians were nourished by this power, and in the blink of an eye, he went from a dying casualty to back to his peak combat power, and his strength was still climbing steadily, getting stronger by the second. He bathed in purple light, emanating an aura so terrifying that it made one feel as if an Immortal had descended. "No good," the mysterious strongman was greatly alarmed and shouted hastily, "Kill him at all costs and take back the Gem Seed." A dozen or so Hell strongmen charged in an instant, rushing straight for Lin Tian. Lin Tian remained motionless, frantically absorbing the energy brought by the Gem Seed. His strength became stronger, and he was still climbing steadily. A Hell strongman charged at him first, swinging his sword at Lin Tian. Lin Tian opened his eyes, his body turned into a phantom to dodge the long sword. With a backhanded punch, he actually unleashed the Fourth Level of the Ox Power Technique, with the divine power of a full seventy-two oxen. The Hell strongman was shocked, it was too late to retract his sword. He could only use his other fist to go against Lin Tian''s punch. Boom! A muffled sound echoed between the two fists, and immediately after, the Hell strongman''s facial features began to contort, a force that terrified him rushed into his arm. Thump! His arm was blown off by Lin Tian''s tyrannical power, a scream rang out as he was blasted back more than ten steps, spewing a mouthful of fresh blood, his body drifting towards the sea surface, his life and death unknown. With the help of the Gem Seed, Lin Tian''s strength finally made a qualitative leap. At that moment, he possessed the power of a half-step into the Mirror-Condensing level. Lin Tian tamed the Special Ability Seed, bringing joy to the Dragon Emperor. He shouted, "All Nidhogg soldiers hear my command, swear to protect Lin Tian to the death, swear to guard the Gem Seed to the death." The moment the Dragon Emperor gave the order, suddenly, all Nidhogg members surged towards Lin Tian, back to back, protecting Lin Tian at the center. "Dragon Emperor, I''m surprised by your men, but it''s useless," the mysterious strongman shouted sinisterly, then with all his might, he punched fiercely into the Dragon Emperor''s chest. The Dragon Emperor spat out blood and smashed heavily against the rocks behind him, seriously injured. "Kill!" With a loud shout from the mysterious strongman, his body like a bomb, he charged towards the Nidhogg soldiers, his fists unleashing earth-shattering power. In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen Nidhogg soldiers were bombed to death by the mysterious strongman; blood dyed this part of the ocean red. More than a hundred Hell strongmen followed closely behind, charging in. Nidhogg soldiers fell in swathes, but not a single one retreated. Lin Tian''s position was always at the very center. Their loyalty as strong as forged metal, their blood staining the South Sea! Wrapped in horsehide, they offered their utmost loyalty to their country! Seeing his own Nidhogg men he had personally gathered dying before his eyes, the Dragon Emperor''s eyes moistened, but this was their destiny, their responsibility. "All Nidhogg soldiers, give your last drop of hot blood, vow to fight against the enemy to the end!" The Dragon Emperor screamed loudly, supporting his severely injured body, charging into battle once again. "Kill!" All Nidhogg members shouted in unison, knowing they were no match but ready to wield their weapons for a final blow against the enemy. Chapter 504 - 476: Peeking into Memories Lin Tian''s eyes were moist, and he was furious, wanting to rush out and fight to the death with the people from Hell, but the remaining Nidhogg soldiers fiercely protected him, making it impossible for Lin Tian to break free. The battle continued, blood kept spilling, and the sounds of swords and cries of killing accompanied these soldiers, composing a heroic anthem. The Nidhogg soldiers had suffered over half in casualties, the smell of blood pervaded the sea, and floating bodies of comrades surrounded them; Nidhogg had reached its end. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Dragon Emperor, grievously injured and helpless, finally shouted, "Lin Tian, you take the Gem Seed and bust out, we''ll clear the way for you, remember, you must get out, this is an order." Lin Tian was startled, then, tearing up, nodded his head, the Dragon Emperor''s words clearly meant he was willing to sacrifice everyone in Nidhogg to save Lin Tian. All Nidhogg soldiers roared aloud, and used a do-or-die method to carve a bloody path through the encirclement of Hell''s masters. "Lin Tian, break out," the Dragon Emperor yelled. Just as Lin Tian was about to follow the gap and break out, a mysterious enemy suddenly attacked, sneering, "Thinking of leaving? It won''t be that easy." Lin Tian looked up only to see a huge fist coming at him, the fierce power bursting from the fist was unstoppable, even though he had almost reached the Half-mirror stage. At the critical moment, the Dragon Emperor charged over, thrusting his fists forward, and brutally collided with the mysterious enemy''s fist. Lin Tian could clearly hear the sound of the Dragon Emperor''s arm breaking. He spat out mouthfuls of blood and smashed hard onto the seabed. "Dragon Emperor," Lin Tian yelled as he swiftly swam towards him. With difficulty, the Dragon Emperor shouted, "Go quickly, don''t mind me, you must carry the Gem Seed and break out, one day, rebuild Nidhogg." In the split second that Lin Tian was startled, the mysterious enemy had already reached his back; however, four Nidhogg warriors firmly dragged him down, buying time for Lin Tian. Now was not the time for sentimentality, Lin Tian clenched his fists and desperately surged forward. He had to break out, carrying the hope of the Dragon Emperor and of all of Nidhogg. Three seconds later, Lin Tian turned back and found that the four warriors had been killed by the mysterious enemy. Yet hardly swimming a few meters, dense figures suddenly appeared ahead. Lin Tian focused and saw it was the Huaxia navy, at least a thousand strong. The leading naval officer said, "We were ordered to support you, but seeing the enemy''s strength, we didn''t act rashly and went back to call for more hands. We are just the vanguard, the main fleet is on the way." Looking at the more than a thousand navy men, Lin Tian finally saw hope, he swiftly changed direction, shouting loudly. "Kill!" The thousand-plus navy and the hundred-plus Hell masters clashed quickly, and though the Hell enemies were strong, the navy was numerous; moreover, this being the sea, it was their domain. The mysterious enemy grew furious. Originally, the Gem was within easy reach, but with Lin Tian''s interference and now a thousand sailors breaking out, he thundered, rushing into the navy ranks and slaughtering wantonly. The casualty ratio between navy soldiers and Hell masters was approximately 9:1, but these soldiers did not retreat and defended their nation''s dignity with their blood. "Kill! Kill! Kill!" The cries of killing roared, the sea became increasingly littered with floating bodies, and the battle intensely raged on. After killing three Hell masters, Lin Tian moved among the wounded soldiers. With his help, critically injured soldiers took healing potions, hoping to save their lives. The thousand-plus navy soldiers held off the Hell masters for five minutes with their blood, followed by the thundering sound of war drums as warships and submarines rushed over, a massive dark force, at least a division strong. The mysterious enemy glared at the approaching reinforcements, heart full of unwillingness and resentment, furiously killed three more navy soldiers and finally, helplessly said, "Retreat!" The Hell masters quickly disappeared, followed by the voice of the mysterious enemy echoing through the sea, "Dragon Emperor, we shall meet again. The next time I appear, will be your end." The Dragon Emperor paid no attention to his words, merely smiled helplessly, then due to severe injuries, fainted. Below the South Sea, everywhere was tinged with the scent of blood, bodies drifted to the surface, outlined against the morning sun, depicting a majestic and tragic scene. This battle had heavy losses, originally Nidhogg had over two hundred people, one hundred fifty-seven died in battle and several were in a coma from critical injuries. The healing potions might save them, but returning to Nidhogg seemed impossible now. Of the thousand navy soldiers, approximately four hundred seventy died. The Hell masters lost only about sixty people; comparing the two, the disparity in strength was clear. Fortunately, Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong were safe. The three of them returned to Nidhogg, which was once lively but now silent; the survivors hardly spoke, seemingly unable to emerge from the grief of losing comrades. Lin Tian, Xiahou Qingyi, and Li Chong each returned to their rooms. Lin Tian picked up the Gem Seed and began to study it. The Gem Seed now exhibited a pale violet hue, emanating no superpower waves and quite similar to an ordinary stone. This time, the casualties were massive, hundreds of lives, all for a Gem Seed. From the mouth of a high official in America, Lin Tian learned that this Gem Seed could stimulate the superpower within a person''s body. Lin Tian wanted to try and see if he could activate the superpower within himself. Lin Tian had many superpowers: Neural Response Speed Ability, Fire Control Technique, Water Control Technique, Flight Technique, divination, and so forthall granted by the Taotie System. He hadn''t managed to activate any of his own superpowers yet. He placed his hand over the Gem Seed and silently sensed it, but the Gem Seed showed no change, and there was no anomaly in his body either. It seemed his method was incorrect; merely touching the Gem Seed with his hand could not unlock its energy, hence failing to trigger the superpower within himself. Lin Tian then stimulated the Ability Source within his body and wrapped the Gem Seed in it, but still to no effect. He pondered for a moment. He had subdued the Gem Seed using his own blood, though he did not know why his blood could subdue it. If he wanted to activate the energy within the gem, perhaps he could try using his own fresh blood again. He bit his fingertip and dripped a drop of fresh blood onto the Gem Seed. Immediately after, a violet light appeared in front of Lin Tian. The Gem Seed emitted a violent violet glow, radiating terrifying superpower fluctuations. Lin Tian was overjoyed and quickly pressed his palm onto the Gem Seed. Following that, a surge of violet light rushed into his body, and a slight thud sounded in his mind, as if a lock had been opened. An unknown ability emerged in Lin Tian''s memory, and upon close feeling, he finally understood what this mysterious ability was. "Probing Memory." Probing Memory was a superpower of the Spiritual Attributes, similar to hypnotism but more profound than Hypnosis. "Dong dong dong!" Before Lin Tian could delve into this new superpower, there was a knock at the door. "Who is it?" Lin Tian asked. "It''s me." It was the voice of Qingyi. A sneaky joy surged in Lin Tian''s heart, thinking he could use Qingyi to test it out. He opened the door and stared into Qingyi''s eyes with a smile, activating the Probing Memory ability. Soon, all of Qingyi''s memories from the past two hours were captured by Lin Tian, but copious cold sweat ran down Lin Tian''s forehead, drenching his entire body as if he had been through a severe illness. "What are you looking at!" Lin Tian was staring at Qingyi, causing her to blush and push him away forcefully. Unexpectedly, such a small gesture knocked Lin Tian down, landing him squarely on the ground. Qingyi hadn''t pushed Lin Tian with much force; however, since he was utilizing Probing Memory for the first time, his spiritual power was severely depleted, making him inadvertently fall from her light push. "Lin Tian, what''s wrong?" Qingyi ran over anxiously to help him up. A warm fragrance rushed into Lin Tian''s nostrils, leaving him feeling refreshed. Moreover, Qingyi''s arms were so tender. Resting his head on her arm, he didn''t feel like getting up. He thought, might as well lie here; opportunities don''t come often, and I can lie down as long as I can! "Lin! Tian!" Qingyi noticed Lin Tian''s little trick, spat out the words fiercely, then quickly stood up, causing Lin Tian''s head to fall and hit the ground hard. "Ouch, it hurts so bad!" Lin Tian playfully feigned innocence, pretending to look pitiful. "Serves you right, for taking advantage of me; why wouldn''t it hurt!" Qingyi said fiercely again, though she made no move to hit him. If it were any other man taking liberties with her, she would have struck immediately, but for Lin Tian, she harbored a bit of respect and an elusive feeling she couldn''t quite grasp. Lin Tian, holding the back of his head, stood up. He had learned from Qingyi''s memory that she had come to get her bra but was afraid that Lin Tian wouldn''t give it back. So, she decided to be polite first and if that didn''t work, she''d resort to force. In any case, she was prepared to cripple Lin Tian if necessary to get her bra back today. Lin Tian shuddered with fear; luckily, he had preemptively probed Qingyi''s memory. Otherwise, in his usual manner, he certainly wouldn''t have returned the bra, which would have incensed Qingyi, definitely earning him a beating. But then again, Lin Tian was now a half-step Reflective Mirror powerhouse, endowed with various superpowers and having consumed Dragon Transformation Liquid, making his body extremely robust. Was he still afraid of Qingyi? Knowing full well, Lin Tian asked, "What do you need from me?" "I''m here to take back my own things." Lin Tian scratched the back of his head, feigning thoughtfulness. He asked, "What did you leave here? I don''t remember. You should clarify, otherwise, I''ll accuse you of slander." Chapter 505 - 477: Exploring the Boudoir at Night "What did you leave behind at my place? Be clear about it, otherwise, I''ll accuse you of framing me," Lin Tian said calmly. Xiahou Qingyi glared with her almond-shaped eyes. In front of the opposite sex, she still couldn''t utter the words "bra." She didn''t speak but just quietly stared at Lin Tian. However, her fists were clenched, ready to strike. Lin Tian didn''t want to fight with her again, although his strength was now no less than hers. "Oh oh oh!" He slapped his forehead, pretending to have an epiphany, and said, "You''re here for your bra, right? Just say it directly. Wait here, I''ll go get it for you now." He walked to his suitcase, entered the password, and opened it. Following that, underwear and smelly socks fell out. "Heh heh," Lin Tian laughed awkwardly, "That''s men for you." "Disgusting," Xiahou Qingyi spat out disdainfully. Among Lin Tian''s underwear and smelly socks, he retrieved Xiahou Qingyi''s bra. The bra used to smell of milk, but now it seemed contaminated, emitting a foul odor. Lin Tian, holding the bra with one finger and pinching his nose with the other hand, handed it to Xiahou Qingyi, saying, "Take it back and wash it well. Of course, you can also choose not to wash it; it has the scent of a man, maybe you ladies like that sort of smell." "Pervert!" Xiahou Qingyi''s face turned red with shame. She grabbed the bra from Lin Tian''s finger with an extremely disgusted expression and turned to leave. After that, Lin Tian kept pondering his memory-probing superpower. He tested it on several individuals and summarized three patterns. First, the stronger the person, the more effort Lin Tian needed to probe their memory. The reverse also held truefor example, Xiahou Qingyi, a nearly Mirror-Condensing expert, Lin Tian could only probe two hours of her memory, but for the kitchen''s chef, a normal person, Lin Tian could probe half a month of his memories. Second, probing memories consumed his spiritual power immensely. In just an afternoon, Lin Tian probed the memories of three people, and he felt drained, with a cloudy mind, as if he hadn''t slept for days. Thus, the memory-probing superpower should be used sparingly. Third, if the opponent''s strength surpassed his, like a Mirror-Condensing expert standing in front of Lin Tian, then no matter what he tried, Lin Tian could not probe their memory. Now understanding his memory-probe ability better, he fell onto his bed and fell asleep. It wasn''t until 8 pm that he woke up. Lin Tian found Li Chong and discovered that Li had prepared roasted chicken and liquor in his dorm room, even reserving a seat for Lin Tian. Li Chong spoke nonchalantly, "Tian, I was just about to look for you, but here you are. We really are in sync." They were like brothers, so Lin Tian nodded and sat down at the table. The liquor was 60 proofquite potent though not particularly fine. Li Chong downed a glass first. He drank ferociously, though maintaining a carefree face, his mood was sour. Tears in his eyes, he said, "Tian, before you joined Nidhogg, those three brothers of mine would drink with me. We often ate hotpot because it was convenientone of my brothers controlled fire, and we would drink this kind of liquor. It''s very common in the market, nothing fancy, but we loved it. We always said, ''Brothers drink strong liquor, the more we drink, the more we have, the stronger our passions, the truer they are.'' Talking about it, Li Chong began to choke up. Lin Tian still remembered those three brothers. One was named Wang Lifeng, a telekinetic, who used to tease Lin Tian and almost stripped him bare. Another was named Zhang He, with fire control powers, who conceded defeat after competing with Lin Tian. The last one was named Xia Ziyan, without any superpowers and weakest in strength but was the most honest, the kind you''d call a good kid. However, in today''s battle, all three were killed by an expert from Hell. Thus, Li Chong was heartbroken and came to drink with Lin Tian. Lin Tian consoled him, saying, "Come on, those three brothers are enjoying blessings in heaven now. You still have me, I''ll drink with you." After saying that, he also downed his glass. He had a natural tolerance for liquor; even if he didn''t usually drink, two kilograms of liquor couldn''t knock him down. Seeing Lin Tian drink a glass too, Li Chong felt a bit consoled, with tears glimmering, he said, "Right, Tian, I still have you, I''m not alone. Let''s have another one." "Cheers!" ..., .... After drinking for over an hour, Li Chong had not expected Lin Tian to be such a heavy drinker. After consuming a liter and a half of 60-degree liquor and still feeling fine, neither of them felt satisfied. Hurriedly, he said, "Brother Tian, wait for me, I''ll go buy another two liters." "Let''s call it a day. I came here to discuss something important with you. As soon as we started drinking, I forgot all about it. Let''s handle the important matter today, and we can drink some other time," Lin Tian advised. Li Chong sat down, slightly drunk, and asked, "What''s up?" Lin Tian took out a gemstone and said, "This gemstone can activate the superpower within a person. Place your hand on it, and let''s see if we can awaken your superpower. If it works, your strength could greatly increase." "Oh!" Li Chong nodded, his reaction a bit slow from the alcohol, still unaware of the benefits involved. Superpowered individuals were rare, but those possessing unawakened superpowers were ten times more prevalent, though their abilities had not been activated. These individuals were what people referred to as latent superpowered individuals. Just like Lin Tian, whose superpower was obtained through the Taotie System. However, the superpower within his bodymemory probinghad never been activated, making Lin Tian a latent superpowered individual. Latent superpowered individuals generally exhibited unusual traits. For instance, Li Chong''s body was exceptionally tough, and his strength was much greater than that of an average person. If Lin Tian''s guess was correct, Li Chong was a latent superpowered individual, and his superpower was likely related to his body. Li Chong, in a daze, placed his palm on the gemstone, and Lin Tian bit his fingertip, letting a drop of fresh blood fall. Afterward, the gemstone burst into a brilliant light, and a powerful force emanated from it. Lin Tian was accustomed to such phenomena, but Li Chong was quite startled, and it sobered him up immediately. His entire body bathed in purple light, the whole dormitory turned into a purple world. Then, Li Chong exerted his strength, and his arms rapidly turned black and grew frightening, scale-like protrusions. His fists became even more exaggerated, doubling in size and turning pitch-black as if they were encased in iron. "Hahaha...!" Li Chong laughed unrestrainedly. "I''ve finally awakened my superpower. I have a superpower now, hahaha...!" His superpower turned out to be both arms covered in sturdy scales, as tough as the protective shields used by the military. His fists, enveloped in detailed, iron-like scales, could increase the force of his punches by more than three times, and the hardness of his fists was even greater than steel, capable of bending a military saber weighing over ten pounds with a single punch. His superpower was straightforward, purely strength-based and offensive, which suited Li Chong''s temperament well. Li Chong retracted his superpower while laughing, his arms returning to their normal human coloring. He excitedly grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and exclaimed, "Thank you, Brother Tian. The superpower you helped me awaken has significantly boosted my strength. Now, I can take better revenge for my other three brothers." The two men held hands, and Lin Tian felt a bit uncomfortable. He pulled away and patted Li Chong on the shoulder, saying, "No worries, why mention thanks among brothers? Just focus on understanding your superpower; I''m leaving." He had not walked far when he turned back to ask Li Chong, "We three are a group. I''ve helped you now; Xiahou Qingyi also needs assistance. By the way, do you know where her dormitory is? I''ll go find her." "Uh... I do know where her dorm is, but are you sure you want to go find her now?" Li Chong said, then pointed outside the window to indicate to Lin Tian that it was already dark. Lin Tian replied, "There''s nothing I can do about the darkness. Tomorrow, I have to hand over the gemstone. After that, if she wants to use the gemstone to awaken her superpower, it will be difficult." Li Chong thought about it and agreed, "Okay, I''ll take you there." Li Chong led Lin Tian for about fifteen minutes, through many twists and turns, until they finally arrived at a very secluded small room. Her living quarters were just like those of the old commander, a standalone room, but unlike the commander''s quarters, which were decorated with flowers, greens, and a grape trellis, her room was fronted only by a few withered trees, revealing that Xiahou Qingyi was the kind of person who disliked decorations and was quite uninteresting. When they were about a mile away from Xiahou Qingyi''s room, Li Chong stopped and told Lin Tian, "Brother Tian, the room is just ahead; you go in by yourself." Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Aren''t you coming with me?" Lin Tian asked, guessing that Li Chong had definitely never been inside Xiahou Qingyi''s room. With such a good excuse, why wouldn''t he go in and see what her boudoir was like? Li Chong quickly shook his head, the big man uttering an incongruous phrase, "I''m scared!" "What are you scared of? I''m here with you. Besides, didn''t I just help you awaken your superpower? What are you still afraid of her for?" Li Chong looked at Lin Tian, then whispered, "Brother Tian, it''s exactly because you''re here that I''m scared! You never behave properly. Bursting into someone''s boudoir in the middle of the night, she will definitely kick you out!" "Who are you calling improper? You''re the improper one. It''s like the dog biting Lu Dongbin, not recognizing a good heart. Such a perfect opportunity and you won''t take it. Just go, I don''t even want to see you tonight," Lin Tian shouted, kicking his foot at Li Chong, but Li Chong dodged it. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Li Chong felt like he had been pardoned, scampering back the way he came. When he was about ten meters from Lin Tian, he stopped again and said, "Brother Tian, don''t blame me for not warning you, but Xiahou Qingyi''s room isn''t a place you can just walk into. And brother, I have reliable information that every step before Xiahou Qingyi''s room is trapped, specifically to ward off guys like you." Chapter 506 - 478: If Youre Not Honest, Ill Kiss You "Xiahou Qingyi''s room isn''t just something you can enter because you say so, and, brother, I have reliable information. In front of Xiahou Qingyi''s room, every step is a trap, specifically designed to ward off you wolves," Li Chong said cautiously. "Wolf!" "Who are you calling a wolf!" "Li Chong, stop right there. Who are you calling a wolf? Make yourself clear!" Lin Tian shouted, but he couldn''t catch even a glimpse of Li Chong, who had already scurried away like a wisp of smoke. But the traps Li Chong mentioned were not to be underestimated! Lin Tian moved forward another three hundred meters and hid behind a tree, activating his clairvoyant ability to carefully observe. After watching for a long time, Lin Tian didn''t discover any traps. He thought that Xiahou Qingyi must have removed the traps, or perhaps there were never any traps at allit was just to scare the likes of timid Li Chong. "Damn curtains!" Lin Tian felt a strong urge to tear the curtains apart. Peering through them, he could vaguely see a graceful figure dancing rhythmically in the confined space of the room. "Xiahou Qingyi can dance!" Lin Tian wore an expression as if he had discovered a new continent, unable to imagine what it felt like to see the cold and tempestuous Xiahou Qingyi dance. Moreover, isn''t dancing supposed to be an elegant activity? How could someone as unsophisticated as Xiahou Qingyi possibly enjoy dancing? Curiosity piqued, Lin Tian vigorously stimulated his clairvoyant ability, trying to get a clearer view of the beauty behind the curtains, but the curtains were too thick and the distance too great. He almost popped his eyes out, but still, he couldn''t see anything clearly. "Let''s try getting a bit closer." Thinking this, Lin Tian carefully moved forward another thirty meters. "Ah, still can''t see clearly. Closer it is," "Momma mia, there really are traps!" Lin Tian shouted as a stick as thick as an arm whizzed past his ribs. Bang! A muffled sound rang out as the stick slanted into the hard earth like a javelin. "Phew..." Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Xiahou Qingyi was really ruthless. If the stick had hit him on the head, it would''ve killed him instantly. Even hitting the body could break at least a couple of ribs! "What a terrifying woman!" Lin Tian repeatedly exclaimed. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh...! What made Lin Tian even more horrified was the whooshing sound from the surrounding bushes. Then, sticks as thick as arms flew toward him from all directions at high speed and great force, promising a rather painful impact. Only when the sticks got closer did Lin Tian feel a little relieved, as each tip was wrapped in a layer of cotton, meaning they wouldn''t break arms or legs, but they would definitely hurt. The sticks arrived in an instant, and Lin Tian quickly dodged; three sticks brushed past his clothing. He inwardly sighed in relief, but then, a stick from nowhere fiercely hit Lin Tian on his calf. "That hurts!" Lin Tian cried out in pain and fell to his knees. While he wondered where the stick had come from, he noticed Xiahou Qingyi at the doorway, holding a stick and aiming at him. "Whoosh!" Xiahou Qingyi fired another stick, targeting Lin Tian''s sensitive area. Lin Tian gasped and dodged with all his might, fortunately avoiding it, and broke out in a cold sweat from the fright. "Xiahou Qingyi, you''re too ruthless! What are you aiming at!" Lin Tian yelled. "Who told you to spy on me, the worst is yet to come!" After Xiahou Qingyi finished speaking, a dozen balls suddenly shot over from the top of the house. Lin Tian quickly dodged two, but there was one ball he just couldn''t avoid, so he punched it. The result was tragic, the ball easily burst under Lin Tian''s punch, releasing a foul-smelling substance from inside, dirty and disgusting, spraying all over Lin Tian. It was feces. "Hahahaha, serves you right, that''s what you get for being a peeping Tom," Xiahou Qingyi laughed heartily. With feces all over him, Lin Tian felt like vomiting, the smell was just too revolting. He stormed towards Xiahou Qingyi, who quickly yelled, "Stop, don''t come any closer, stop right there." Lin Tian wasn''t about to listen to her, "Move, I need to shower." "Go shower in your own dorm room, don''t come in here." Lin Tian, with hands covered in feces, intentionally reached towards her and said, "Move, otherwise I''ll smear it all over you." Disgust written all over her face and driven by a girl''s instinct for cleanliness, Xiahou Qingyi stepped aside to let Lin Tian pass. Lin Tian quickly rushed inside, and Xiahou Qingyi immediately reacted, shouting loudly, "Get out of there, out now, you''re not allowed in my room...!" By the time Xiahou Qingyi caught up, she only saw Lin Tian''s dirty clothes left at the bathroom door while the sounds of running water echoed from inside. Lin Tian unapologetically went in and took a shower, washing off the foul smell from his body. "Lin Tian, come out right now. You''re not allowed to use my stuff, come out..." Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Lin Tian cheerfully showered, he responded, "Come in if you dare, just wait, no rush, I''ll come out after I''m done. It''s your own fault for dumping feces on me. You brought this on yourself." Xiahou Qingyi stomped her feet outside, helpless, and then took out a big stick, waiting for Lin Tian to come out so she could beat him. Five minutes later, Lin Tian finally finished showering and shouted loudly, "Find me some clothes and put them at the door. I need something to wear." "I don''t have men''s clothes," Xiahou Qingyi said, immediately gripping the stick in her hand even tighter, ready for action. "If you don''t have men''s clothes, then bring me your bathrobe. I don''t mind," Lin Tian shamelessly said. "I mind." Lin Tian said, "I''m giving you five minutes. In five minutes I''ll come out. If I don''t see the bathrobe, I''ll be coming out naked. If you''re too embarrassed to say you want to see me, you don''t have to bring me the bathrobe. Just to let you know quietly, I''ve got eight-pack abs, very impressive indeed." "Lin Tian, I''m going to kill you." Xiahou Qingyi growled, swinging the stick at the bathroom door more than ten times, venting her inner rage. Finally, she had to compromise. Grudgingly, she took out her bathrobe, stepped on it twice, and then put it at the bathroom door. Immediately afterward, she stepped aside, thinking to herself, wait till you get dressed, I won''t kill you then. After watching all this, Lin Tian stretched out, deliberately flexing his eight-pack abs, and pulled open the bathroom door while shouting, "I''m coming out." To his disappointment, Xiahou Qingyi was not in sight at the bathroom door, only a bathrobe lay at his feet. He unwillingly put on the bathrobe, shaking his head repeatedly, feeling sorry for Xiahou Qingyi. Such a great excuse to admire his robust physique, and she didn''t take advantage of it, fully wasting his impressive body, unappreciated by anyone. As soon as Lin Tian showed his face, he heard a sharp voice, followed by a big stick ferociously aiming for his head. He got such a fright that his whole body shuddered, and he quickly dodged, catching the long stick with both hands. Lin Tian yelled, "What are you doing?" Lin Tian dropped the stick and with both hands open-cupped, firmly caught Xiahou Qingyi''s fists. Then, with force, he crossed his hands and pinned her against the wall. Lin Tian was no longer the Lin Tian of the past, now possessing the strength just half a step away from condensing mirrors, he was no longer afraid of Xiahou Qingyi. "Let me go, you pervert, you pervert...!" Xiahou Qingyi struggled desperately, cursing loudly. He yelled, "You can''t escape my grasp. Be good, or else, I''ll kiss you." Chapter 507 - 479: The Appearance of Healing System Energy "You can''t escape the palm of my hand; behave yourself, or else, I''ll kiss you," Lin Tian yelled, deliberately licking his lips and pouting slightly. Xiahou Qingyi stared at Lin Tian''s lips, trembling slightly in fear. She knew Lin Tian had benefited from the gemstone and was no match for him; if Lin Tian really acted like a hooligan, she would be the one at a disadvantage. For her own safety and purity, Xiahou Qingyi compromised and stopped struggling, hoping Lin Tian would let her go. She stopped moving, which actually saved Lin Tian; the evil fire within him slowly faded, and he gradually released Xiahou Qingyi. "You pervert, peeping Tom," Xiahou Qingyi scolded without moving her hands but didn''t hold back with her mouth. Lin Tian had wanted to peep, but since he hadn''t managed to, that didn''t make him a peeping Tom. He defended himself, "I didn''t peep at you. I came to find you openly and honestly." "Lies! If you weren''t peeping at me, what are you doing here so late at night?" "It''s like a dog biting Lu Dongbin, not knowing a good person''s heart. I came here tonight to help you. Who would have thought that, without a word, you would start beating me with a stick and even splash me with filth?" Feeling indignant, Lin Tian took out the gemstone and held it up in front of Xiahou Qingyi. Xiahou Qingyi was aware of the gemstone''s power and suddenly realized that she might have wronged Lin Tian. She said apologetically, "You... what are you doing with this...!" "Of course, I''m helping you awaken your superpower. All my hard work has been rewarded with nothing but stink and curses." "Then why didn''t you come to find me tomorrow? What do you need to find me for in the middle of the night? Look at the time!" Xiahou Qingyi shouted defensively. She yelled, and Lin Tian also raised his voice, "The gemstone belongs to the nation. I risked getting punished to leave it for you, to help you and Li Chong awaken your superpowers. Tomorrow, I have to hand it over. If I don''t find you tonight, when should I look for you?" Xiahou Qingyi saw Lin Tian''s angry expression and felt that she might have prejudged him too harshly. Lin Tian didn''t seem as bad as she imagined, especially when he was on a mission; he was practically an elite among the military. Although he was a bit naughty, it was unlikely that he would stoop to peeping, right? She changed the subject, "This gemstone can stimulate a person''s superpower, but I''ve already awakened one." Lin Tian, growing impatient, placed the gemstone in Xiahou Qingyi''s palm and said, "Try it. Some people awaken two or even more superpowers. Like me; I didn''t awaken just two." Xiahou Qingyi nodded, placing her hand gently on the gemstone while Lin Tian bit his fingertip and let a drop of blood fall. The gemstone''s light flared brilliantly, and a purple aura swirled around Xiahou Qingyi. Her hair fluttered as if she were Fairy Zixia descending to the mortal realm, stunningly beautiful. As awe-inspiring as the process was, the outcome was not as favorable. The gemstone failed to awaken a second superpower in Xiahou Qingyi because she only possessed one; a gemstone can stimulate superpowers, but not create them. Feeling disappointed, Xiahou Qingyi sat on the couch with her head lowered, remaining silent. Lin Tian put away the gemstone and consoled her, "It''s fine; having a superpower already makes you one in a few hundred thousand. And your superpower is lightning, incredibly powerful, a lethal weapon. Be content. I''m leaving now; you should rest well!" After leaving the room, Lin Tian felt somewhat unwilling to go. Had Xiahou Qingyi awakened a second superpower, he would have stayed to talk with her longer. But since she didn''t, and feeling uncomfortable, Lin Tian naturally couldn''t disturb her. The next morning at nine o''clock, Lin Tian took the gemstone to the senior officer. He presented the gemstone with both hands, saying, "This is the gemstone that Nidhogg''s soldiers and the naval officers fought hard to obtain. With the Dragon Emperor absent, I am handing it over to you first." The senior officer didn''t take the gemstone; instead, he said, "I''m aware of yesterday''s events. You risked your life to get the gemstone and subdued it with your blood. The gemstone has acknowledged its master; only you can bring out its miraculous effects. Why give it to me? In your hands, it''s a gemstone; in ours, it''s just a rock." "Are you saying...!" "That''s right, you will keep the gemstone," the senior officer declared definitively. "Thank you, sir," Lin Tian saluted, feeling incredibly excited as he lovingly caressed the gemstone. The senior officer continued, "We suffered heavy losses in this battle. Nidhogg''s hard-trained elite lost three-quarters of its members, and even the Dragon Emperor is now critically injured in the hospital. Despite our losses, we gained the gemstone. With it, we can create more powerful individuals in the shortest time and restore Nidhogg to its former glory." "Yes, Nidhogg will rise again," Lin Tian affirmed. The senior officer added, "Nidhogg will rest and recuperate for a month. Afterward, there will definitely be significant action. You''ve made a great contribution this time. Nidhogg rewards the meritorious and punishes the guilty. Tell me, what do you need? If you can''t do it yourself, feel free to ask me. For example, if you want to enter the Dragon Transformation Liquid again, I can greenlight it for you. As long as it''s not excessive and doesn''t violate principles, you can ask for anything." After hearing this, Lin Tian was overjoyed, as he indeed had an urgent matter that required Nidhogg''s assistance. His first wife, He Qianqian, was still in a coma at the hospital, which had always troubled Lin Tian. The "Taotie System" had mentioned that finding a healing source to graft onto her would cure He Qianqian. The problem was that superpowered individuals were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, and among them healers were even scarcer. Lin Tian didn''t know where to begin, and searching on his own was like looking for a needle in a haystack. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, Lin Tian hoped that Nidhogg would help him. He spoke frankly, "Elder leader, my first wife was gravely injured and has become a vegetable, lying in the hospital now. She needs the superpower source of a healing superpowered individual to be saved. That''s why I hope you can help me." The elder leader said, "I''ll keep an eye out for this matter, and I''ll notify you immediately if there''s any news." "Thank you, elder leader." With a face full of joy, Lin Tian took his leave. , . A day later, the elder leader found Lin Tian and said, "I have found the information you needed." "Really?" Lin Tian exclaimed in amazement. It was like finding a needle in the sea, but the elder leader had found the needle in just one day. He wanted to give the elder leader ten thumbs up. "America has a military doctor named Hastert. He is a healer, known as the Divine Doctor." "He never treats ordinary civilians; his patients are all government officials, generals in command of armies, and rich businessmen." "It''s said his medical skills have reached the point of bringing the dead back to life. Therefore, America values him highly. A large number of bodyguards are arranged around him. His residence alone houses more than a hundred bodyguards, and no one can track his movements. So, it''s impossible to take him out in America." Lin Tian asked, "Then what should we do?" His eyes were filled with hope. He didn''t believe the elder leader would fail to offer him a solution. The elder leader did not disappoint Lin Tian and continued, "Five thousand miles away from America, there is a small nation called Hedan. With a population of less than ten million and no more than five hundred thousand soldiers, they had been living a peaceful, though tough, life without any enmity towards America." "However, inadvertently, Americans discovered that Hedan had abundant oil reserves. After several unsuccessful negotiations, America sent troops to Hedan." "In just half a month, three-quarters of Hedan had fallen. The Americans were attacking Hedan while sending experts to explore and prepare for oil extraction." "To ensure the safety of these experts, the Americans plan to send Hastert as the accompanying doctor to the battlefields, departing in three days." "You have one chance to take him out on the battlefield and seize the healing power source within him. Be very careful," the elder leader warned. "Yes," Lin Tian nodded and then asked, "Can I bring Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong with me to assist?" "You can," the elder leader agreed. Lin Tian smiled and said, "Thank you, elder leader. I will go back to Wu''an City with Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong to prepare, and we will set off in three days." After he said this, he found Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong, explained the situation, and the three of them returned to Wu''an City together. The trio went directly to the company and found Shen Mengyi and Bu Mengting. Shen Mengyi was in charge of the major affairs of the company, while Bu Mengting assisted with the minor tasks. The cooperation between the two was quite pleasant. The marketing scale of the healing potion had been progressively perfected. In just over ten days, Shen Mengyi had acquired two more pharmaceutical companies and tagged them with the "Tianyi Pharma" brand as subsidiaries. The healing potion had already spread throughout the country, and they were currently expanding overseas, having started pre-sales. However, Lin Tian made it clear that if countries like America or other nations that had disputes with Huaxia wanted to purchase the healing potions, they would have to pay a hundred times the price; otherwise, they wouldn''t get a single potion. Afterward, Lin Tian called Shen Mengyi, Bu Mengting, Chen Lihui, Wang Ying, and Jiang Hui together, introducing Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong to them. They had a simple meal together, and Lin Tian kept Wang Ying and Jiang Hui with him, while the others went back to their respective tasks. Wang Ying and Jiang Hui were Lin Tian''s most reliable brothers aside from Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong, those who had followed Lin Tian the longest and were utterly loyal to him. This time, Lin Tian was intent on killing Hastert and seizing the healing superpower source within him. Knowing that this mission would be fraught with danger, Lin Tian decided to take Wang Ying and Jiang Hui with him. Lin Tian took out a gemstone, hoping they were latent superpowered individuals and, with the power of the gemstone, would help them awaken their superpowers and enhance their strength. Jiang Hui went first. Gripping the gemstone with excitement, Lin Tian dropped a drop of his blood onto it, and after a swirl of purple mist, Jiang Hui indeed did not disappoint Lin Tian. He awakened his superpower and his strength increased exponentially! Chapter 508 - 480: Little Girl The gemstone''s purple glow enveloped Jiang Hui, emanating endless energy, and helped Jiang Hui awaken his superpower. Jiang Hui activated his superpower, and his body grew taller in segments. In the blink of an eye, he had turned into a three-meter-tall giant. "There''s such a miraculous superpower that allows one to grow larger; it''s just like something out of a mythological story," Lin Tian thought to himself in amazement. Jiang Hui burst into laughter, quickly returned to his normal size, and happily said to Lin Tian, "Bro Tian, this is fantastic! I didn''t expect that I could awaken a superpower too. After I grow larger, my strength increases by a full five times, and my skin becomes tougher and more robust than before." Lin Tian, pleased, patted Jiang Hui on the shoulder, then handed the gemstone to Wang Ying. A drop of blood fell on the gemstone, and Wang Ying too was enveloped by its purple glow, but there seemed to be no change in his physique. Lin Tian asked anxiously, "Did he not awaken a superpower?" Wang Ying carefully sensed and finally shook his head, saying, "I did awaken it. It seems to be a supportive superpower. I can amplify any force by more than ten times. If I can exert a hundred pounds of force right now, after amplification, I could exert a thousand pounds. However, it''s very taxing, and I can only use it once a day." "How amazing," Jiang Hui exclaimed aside. Although Wang Ying could only use his superpower once a day, that one time was a finishing move capable of instantly amplifying the force by ten times. With such an increase in Lin Tian''s strength, even against a Condensed Mirror expert, Lin Tian was confident he could obliterate him in one fell swoop! Lin Tian valued Wang Ying''s superpower more. If used on a blade, it could potentially turn the tide of battle with a single move. Lin Tian was very happy. Both Wang Ying and Jiang Hui had indeed not disappointed him by awakening their superpowers. Now, Lin Tian had four powerful subordinates, each a superpowered individual. In terms of strength, Xiahou Qingyi was the strongest, followed by Li Chong, then Jiang Hui, and finally Wang Ying. But Wang Ying was an anomaly; if he used his superpower, even Lin Tian would struggle to withstand a single move from him. With these four people, Lin Tian felt more confident about seizing the healing Ability Source. Waking up He Qianqian was only a matter of time. That evening, Bu Mengting caught Lin Tian, and they battled passionately for three hundred rounds in bed before calming down. Indeed, though Bu Mengting was still inexperienced, her performance in bed was on par with those more mature women, of course, thanks to Lin Tian''s good training. The next morning, Bu Mengting went to the company with Shen Mengyi, feeling completely satisfied, while Lin Tian sought out Jiang Hui and Wang Ying to continue finding bodyguards, bolstering the defense capabilities of Tianyi Pharma. Over two days, Lin Tian recruited a hundred security guards, making the security team a total of two hundred strong. Meanwhile, Lin Tian invested a hefty sum to hire a retired King of Soldiers. He was tasked with guarding Tianyi Pharma''s security in Wang Ying and Jiang Hui''s absence. Lin Tian also carefully selected ten of the best martial artists from the security team to protect Shen Mengyi and Bu Mengting''s safety closely. Only with such security measures in place could Lin Tian put his mind at ease. Three days had passed, and Lin Tian, accompanied by Xiahou Qingyi, Li Chong, Wang Ying, and Jiang Hui, flew to Nidhogg and headed to the Hedan nation. Before departure, a senior official had given Lin Tian and his companions a set of documents, including a map that depicted the military deployment of the American forces and Hedan, as well as information on some generals. Hedan had initially had half a million soldiers before the war; now, only three hundred thousand remained. The capital, Iren, had been conquered, and three-quarters of the territory had fallen into American hands. Now, three hundred thousand soldiers and a million civilians were holding their ground at Hedan''s second major town, Hade, with outdated equipment and low morale. Defeat was merely a matter of time. The American forces had deployed two hundred thousand troops equipped with the most advanced weapons. After several major battles, their casualties were negligible. A hundred thousand soldiers were surrounding Hade, the important town of Hedan, while the other hundred thousand were divided: fifty thousand were following experts to research oil, and the remaining fifty thousand were clearing up rebels throughout the region. Lin Tian''s target, Hast, was among those experts, guarded by roughly five thousand soldiers, and there were also hidden experts around him. Charging in blatantly was akin to suicide, and sneaking in held little hope as well. Lin Tian decided to familiarize himself first and then attempt a sneak attack that night. He knew the chances of success were extremely slim, but even if the sneak attack failed, he needed to clarify the details of those protecting Hast. Since Hedan was a war zone, every step was perilous. Nidhogg''s aircraft dared not fly into Hedan, landing instead near the border. The experts'' oil drilling site was located in Hedan''s capital, Iren, where Hast was undoubtedly also present. Iren was only three hundred li from the border, and with their speed, Lin Tian and his companions could definitely reach it within six hours. Lin Tian and the other four proceeded with extreme caution; this was American territory, and though Lin Tian did not fear them, he did not wish to engage in conflict with them either. The remnants of war had not yet cleared, and smoke from gunfire lingered. The battlefield was littered with corpses, ammunition clips, and bomb fragments. In the nearby mountains, wild animals that had run out amidst the chaos were voraciously tearing into the corpses lying on the ground. Hedan had always been a small and underdeveloped country, and this war had rendered it almost barren. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tens of thousands of people had died in battle, and millions had been displaced. Lin Tian clenched his fists, utterly loathing America. For the sake of oil, for selfish gains, they had actually started a war, causing the people of Hedan immense suffering. The oil was obtained with the blood of the Hedan people; yet, America could use it with ease. As the five of them walked, they faintly heard crying. Following the sound, they saw a little girl about five or six years old. The little girl had her hair in two braids, with chubby and rosy cheeks, looking incredibly cute. Around her were dead bodies, both soldiers and civilians. The girl, amidst this setting, seemed entirely out of place. "Mommy, please wake up, don''t die. Baby wants to hear your stories, the stories about the big bad wolf... woo woo woo!" The little girl frantically shook a wounded woman lying at her feether mother, who had been shot in the chest and was barely breathing. She couldn''t speak, only managing to wave her hand to signal the girl to run, to escape! At the age of five or six, most children are heavily reliant on their parents and unaware of the dangers; she refused to leave, desperately shaking her mother''s arm, hoping she would wake up. The sound of the girl crying was heart-wrenching to Lin Tian, who decided to lend a helping hand. As they approached the girl, she shivered in fright. However, after rubbing her eyes and noticing that Lin Tian and his companions were dressed differently from the American soldiers, she smiled and staggered toward them, grabbing the corner of Lin Tian''s clothes and pleading. People in Hedan spoke English, so Lin Tian could understand her. "Brother, brother, please save my mom. Bad people hurt her, and now, mom is in pain. She wants me to leave, but I can''t leave; I can''t abandon mom," the girl said earnestly, evoking a pang of sorrow in everyone. Lin Tian picked up the girl, wiped the stains off her face, and said, "Brother will save your mommy, but you have to promise brother to always listen to your mom. Your mom is a great mom." "Yes, thank you, brother." The girl obediently nodded. Lin Tian took out a potion and poured it into the woman''s mouth, then told the girl, "Your mom will wake up soon. After she wakes up, you must leave this place quickly." "Yes." The child nodded happily, her eyes never leaving her mother. "Gurgle" Just as Lin Tian was about to leave, he inadvertently heard the sound of the girl''s stomach growling. "You must not have had a full meal for many days, right?" Lin Tian asked, patting the girl''s head. "Yes, bad people burst into our house and killed dad. Mom and I had to run and haven''t had a full meal in two days," she said, taking out a palm-sized, dry flatbread, licking her lips, and saying, "Mom left this flatbread for me. But now that Mom is hurt, I want to save it for her when she wakes up." Such a lovely little girl. Such a kind little girl. Such an understanding little girl. Her innocent words made everyone feel even more distressed; an unappealing dry flatbread, which in Huaxia might not even be picked up if dropped on the ground, had now become their only source of food. Xiahou Qingyi left tearful eyes, pulled out all her food from her backpack, all compressed and not tasty, but enough to fill them up. She stuffed the food into the girl''s hands, saying, "Little sister, this is for you to eat. If it''s not enough, I have more." The girl glanced sideways at the food in her hand, her stomach growled louder, and she licked her lips, really wanting to eat, but she shook her head."No, sister, thank you, I''m not hungry. Mom said not to take things from strangers lightly, otherwise, mom would spank me." "It''s alright, eat; your mom won''t blame you," Xiahou Qingyi insisted, stuffing the food into the girl''s hands. "Qingyi," Lin Tian shook his head at Xiahou Qingyi, signaling her not to go against the girl''s upbringing. Not taking things from strangers was an excellent trait taught by her mother, and he didn''t want Xiahou Qingyi to corrupt that. He interrupted, opting to wait another minute. Once the girl''s mother agreed, the child would accept the food without qualms. As time ticked by, the girl''s chubby hands never left her mother''s palm. Her eyes fixed on her mother, unable to make any sense of the situation but still keeping vigil. After drinking the potion, the mother''s wounds quickly scabbed over, and her faint breath stabilized. Then, her eyes fluttered open. Chapter 509 - 481: Furious Killing The little girl''s mother drank the healing potion, and her wound quickly scabbed over; her faint breath stabilized. Then, her mother opened her eyes. "Mommy, Mommy, you''re awake, you''re awake," the little girl said excitedly as she wiped away her tears. The mother quickly sat up and hugged the girl tightly, kissing her on the forehead as her eyes brimmed with emotional tears. In her excitement, the mother''s gaze fell on Lin Tian and the others, and she trembled in fear, shielding the little girl with her body and asked apprehensively, "You... who are you...?" "Mommy, brother and sisters are good people, they''re the ones who saved you," the little girl said in her childlike voice. American soldiers often roamed the area, and Lin Tian didn''t want to linger, so he took the food from Xiahou Qingyi''s hand and handed it to the mother, saying, "We come from Huaxia and have some matters to attend to. Seeing the little girl was so endearing, we helped; we have no other intentions. This is food. Keep it and leave this place as soon as you''re done eating; it''s not safe here." Lin Tian stuffed the food into the mother''s arms and then led everyone away. Holding the food, the mother stared at the departing figures of Lin Tian and his group, and then she came to her senses, urging the little girl, "Quick, thank the benefactors, thank them." "Thank you, brothers and sisters, thank you, benefactors," the little girl called out. They didn''t look back, heading straight into the forest towards Iren. "Over there with the commoners, kill them." They had just reached the forest when they heard the raucous voices of American soldiers. "Not good," Lin Tian shouted, turning back at once. "Bang! Bang!" Two gunshots rang out, and the mother and daughter, who had been eating joyously, were shot dead, collapsing to the ground with food still in their mouths and contented smiles on their faces. "You beasts," Xiahou Qingyi said fiercely, clenching her fists. She looked at Lin Tian, signaling him to order the execution of these American beasts. Innocent women, naive childrenthey posed no threat to them, and yet these men ruthlessly took their lives with two shots. These American soldiers were unworthy of the title "human" and were worse than animals. Remembering the little girl''s innocent and adorable appearance, Lin Tian became furious. There were about a hundred American soldiers in front of him, but Lin Tian was not afraid. His eyes turned bloodshot, and he bellowed a single command. "Kill!" "Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh...!" Flying Daggers tore through the air; the five of them acted simultaneously, and in moments, more than a dozen American soldiers were hit between the eyes and dropped dead. "Over there, the enemy is over there," the American soldiers shouted as they quickly aimed their guns at Lin Tian and his group. Lin Tian used his Flight Technique combined with the Neural Response Speed Ability, increasing his speed to the extreme. In the blink of an eye, he was in the center of the American soldiers. A military dagger in Lin Tian''s hand danced like a dragon amidst chaos, a series of white flashes passed, blood spurted, and bodies dropped. Slashing through soldiers like cutting vegetables, being in the very center, the American soldiers couldn''t open fire and had to engage in bayonet combat with Lin Tian. Xiahou Qingyi, Jiang Hui, and Li Chong also joined the fight. Xiahou Qingyi wielded her Qingluan Sword, beheading five or six soldiers with each stroke, while Jiang Hui turned into a three-meter-tall gianteach punch or kick ended the lives of three or four men. Li Chong activated his superpower, his arms covered in thick scales, and with gigantic fists wide as plates, he frantically harvested the American soldiers'' lives. As for Wang Ying, he stood still, his eyes scanning the entire battlefield, instantly shooting anyone who attempted to fire at them. In under a minute, the hundred-plus American soldiers were all slain by the five, who fought with a thrilling satisfaction. They quickly dug a grave and buried the mother and daughter together. Lin Tian ordered, "Along the way, if we encounter American soldiers and it doesn''t delay our mission or put us at risk, execute them on the spot!" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes!" all four nodded in agreement, invigorated. As they killed and advanced, by evening, they had slain more than six hundred American soldiers; compared to the casualties of the previous battles with Hedan, the American army hadn''t lost that many men, but in a single day, they had inexplicably lost more than six hundred, causing them to panic. At ten o''clock in the evening, as they saw Iren, Lin Tian said, "You four stay here and wait for me. I''m going to check things out." The next moment, he turned into a shadow and disappeared into the night. Half an hour later, Lin Tian returned, saying, "I''ve found Hast''s location, but he is surrounded by numerous bodyguards, and I haven''t ascertained their strength. We will stealthily investigate the strength of Hast''s bodyguards, and afterward, we''ll make our plan." "Remember, this time we''re just scouting. You must protect yourselves and not get injured." "Yes." They nodded together and immediately began to move. In the outskirts of Iren, within a sparsely populated forest, a few tents were pitched, housing the scientists and Hast, guarded by five thousand soldiers on the periphery. Beyond that, fifty thousand soldiers were stationed to extract oil. Lin Tian effortlessly avoided the gaze of the fifty thousand soldiers. The five of them hid in the dense forest, watching the movements inside. These scientists were America''s elite, and the five thousand soldiers guarding them were part of America''s elite forces. The defenses of these five thousand were indeed formidable, with continuous patrols, a post every five steps, and a guard every ten steps, protecting the tents in the middle like an iron barrel. Add to that the experts concealed in secret spots; it seemed nearly impossible to kill Hast under such guard. Lin Tian said, "Take action, and pay attention to our own safety." The five of them dashed out like ghosts, taking cover in a trench and waiting quietly for the right moment. A patrol squad of seven was approaching Lin Tian and his group, step by step. "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...!" Seven flying daggers whistled through the air with a piercing sound. The seven soldiers heard the noise but before they had time to turn around, each was hit in the temple with a dagger. All seven fell simultaneously, without making a sound. Lin Tian and the four others quickly rushed out, dragging the seven bodies into the trench and stripping off their own clothes to put on the uniforms of the fallen. After that, they boldly walked out, impersonating the patrolmen as if nothing was amiss. The five of them pretended to patrol, but their minds were not on their duty at all. Ten eyes scanned rapidly, searching for hidden experts in the dark. Xiahou Qingyi whispered, "72 degrees to the right and up, there are three strong enemies, at least with Mirror Breaking strength." Wang Ying said, "There are snipers lurking at the four high points around us." Jiang Hui added, "At least ten strong enemies are squatting inside the fence by the tents." Li Chong reported, "Behind the tents, at least a hundred fully-armed American commandos are lying in wait." Lin Tian noted, "The strong man sitting between the tents wielding a sword has at least the strength of Qing Mirror, he''s their strongest." Having roughly assessed the strength hidden in the shadows, Lin Tian and his companions prepared to withdraw. Just then, another seven-man patrol team walked towards Lin Tian and his group. "Just walk by boldly, they might not even notice us," Lin Tian murmured. The two groups walked past each other, and initially, nothing seemed amiss. But after they passed, the leading American soldier sensed something was wrong since patrols consisted of seven members, but Lin Tian''s group had only five. "Stop," the leading American soldier shouted. "Get ready to act," Lin Tian whispered. He turned around and asked, "What''s the matter? Is there a problem?" "Patrol teams consist of seven members. Why are there only five of you? Where are the other two?" the American soldier demanded. "They went to pee. People can''t help it when nature calls, they''re bursting. They''ve already asked for leave and will be back soon," Lin Tian replied with a smile. "Peeing," the American soldier said angrily, "Do you know who''s inside those tents? Do you realize how dangerous it is here? Are you aware of the heavy responsibility we carry on our shoulders? And you dare to pee during your patrol? Even if it''s blood, you should carry on patrolling. Come on, catch them and take them back, report to the superiors and have them dealt with by military law." His speech reeked of petty officiousness, a man who loved to tattle and show off, convinced of his own sense of duty. Lin Tian really didn''t understand, urgent matters required peeing too, right? If someone gets too antsy, they wouldn''t even be able to run. If the enemy were to come, were they supposed to be cannon fodder? Seven men quickly pointed their guns at Lin Tian and his group. Lin Tian yelled coldly, "Do you have any idea who I am, daring to point a gun at my head?" "An irresponsible soldier, a brat who doesn''t know how high the sky is or how deep the earth is, nothing but an ant," the American soldier scoffed. "I am your granddad." "Take action." Working in unison, Lin Tian plunged his dagger into the temple of the American soldier, and his team swiftly killed the rest. "Enemy attack, enemy attack...!" The inside soldiers triggered the alarm, shouting loudly. Wang Ying acted swiftly, taking a shot that killed a soldier, following with several more to take down the first ones out. The remaining soldiers quickly sought cover, not daring to poke their heads out. "Break out." Lin Tian ordered coldly, throwing a flying dagger that killed the soldier aiming the spotlight. In the darkness, without lights, they were as good as blind. Lin Tian and his people rapidly escaped, with shouts and killing sounds thundering behind them, but their shadows eluded capture. Once in the dense forest, the five shook off their pursuers and hid. Xiahou Qingyi asked, "The enemy''s defense is too tight, what should we do? We can''t even get close to them." "Exactly, just a bunch of ordinary soldiers are enough for us to deal with, not to mention that group of experts we just faced hasn''t even made a move yet," Li Chong complained. After thinking for a while, Lin Tian finally said, "Now, there''s only one viable option for us." Wang Ying eagerly asked, "What solution?" Chapter 510 - 482 Introduction "Right now, we only have one option," Lin Tian said. "What option?" Wang Ying asked. "Counter force with force," Lin Tian announced the four words. "Counter force with force?" Li Chong sighed softly, seemingly not grasping the meaning. Xiahou Qingyi thought for a moment and said, "You mean, we should leverage the power of Hedan?" "Yes, exactly," Lin Tian replied. "We cooperate with Hedan, each taking what we need, we help them defeat America''s army, and they help me kill Haste." "But, but there are only five of us, can Hedan really trust us? And with America''s enormous army of two hundred thousand, can we really do it?" Jiang Hui raised his doubts. "How will we know if we don''t try?" Lin Tian said. Subsequently, the five set out toward Hedan, where Hedan''s forces were stationed. The five of them stayed awake all night, and at five in the morning the next day, they saw Hedan, the second stronghold of Hedan, and currently the only major stronghold held by Hedan. The five of them hid in the abandoned trenches on the outskirts of Hedan, observing the current situation. At that moment, Hedan town was completely surrounded by a hundred thousand American troops, sporadic gunfire could be heard occasionally, and there were planes bombing back and forth overhead, Hedan''s anti-aircraft guns were utterly ineffective against America''s fighter jets. Hedan town, being quite small, was encircled tightly like a barrel; those inside couldn''t exit, and those outside couldn''t enter. While Lin Tian was pondering how to break through, he suddenly heard the crackle of gunfire not far away. "Come, let''s go see," Lin Tian said. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that a group of about a thousand Hedan troops had been ambushed by a slightly larger number of American soldiers, and amidst the fierce battle, the Hedan troops, already inferior in equipment, were suffering heavy losses due to the ambush, facing the risk of total annihilation. "Charge, rescue them," Lin Tian commanded. The five attacked from behind, catching the American troops, embroiled in the intense battle, completely off guard. By the time they realized it, it was too late. "Ah ah ah!" Screams rose and fell, as the five men burst into the American ranks, like tigers entering a flock of sheep, each wielding their superpowers, ruthlessly harvesting the lives of America''s soldiers. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In less than three minutes, two to three hundred American soldiers had already died at the hands of Lin Tian and the others, their ranks immediately thrown into disarray. Seizing the opportunity, Hedan''s troops launched a counterattack. With the pincer attack, the American troops were defeated and fled. A colonel from Hedan''s army quickly found Lin Tian and respectfully saluted him and his companions, thanking them, "Thank you, thank you all, you saved my life, you saved all of our lives." Lin Tian also saluted back and said, "This is not the place to talk, let''s discuss further inside the city." "What, you want to enter the city?" the Hedan colonel asked in surprise. Currently surrounded, Hedan''s soldiers were all contemplating desertion, dreaming of breaking out of Hedan town, a place where survival was akin to nine deaths in exchange for one life, yet here were Lin Tian and his companions, not even from Hedan, willingly wanting to enter. Seeing the colonel''s puzzled expression, Lin Tian explained, "We are all from Huaxia, claiming some capabilities, driven by hatred of America''s indiscriminate killing, so we hope to lend you a hand." Hearing Lin Tian say this, the colonel was overjoyed. He had witnessed the prowess of Lin Tian and his group, who, although only five, moved through the battlefield as if it were empty, commanding his utmost respect. Naturally, he was thrilled at the prospect of Lin Tian truly aiding them. Commander Hedan saluted Lin Tian again, then excitedly grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and said, "Thank you, thank you for your help. When we return to the city, I will definitely introduce you to our king, and you will surely be highly valued by him." Lin Tian nodded, thinking to himself that this deal was a profitable one. Saving them had been a trivial effort, yet unexpectedly, it had brought him a recommender. He had been worried about how to speak with the king of Hedan Nation, but now that issue was resolved. He asked happily, "Now that the American military has completely surrounded Hade, how can we break through?" Commander Hedan took out a flag and handed it to one of his soldiers, who immediately ran to the highest point. He explained, "We have timed this with the main forces inside. Using flag signals as a signal, when the time comes, we''ll synchronize our efforts inside and out. Even if it''s a well-sealed drum, we will rip an opening in it." "Very good." Lin Tian nodded and then quickly followed Commander Hedan to prepare. Ten minutes later, a cannon fired from within, the gates of Hade opened, and countless soldiers surged out like a tide. The gunfire, like firecrackers on New Year''s Eve, shook the heavens and earth, catching the American forces off guard; they had not expected Hedan''s army to dare to attack under such heavy encirclement, and their ranks were thrown into chaos. "Charge!" At Commander Hedan''s command, the soldiers charged forward. Lin Tian used his Flight Technique, leaning forward, his feet touching the ground, his body shooting off diagonally from the ground like an arrow released from a bowstring, reaching the American front line with utmost speed. His dagger swept across, instantly killing three American soldiers. He then fired a Fireball with one hand, which exploded in the densest packed area of American soldiers, killing a dozen of them. "My god, that guy can fly." "And he spews fire, he''s practically a god!" "With their help, we''ll definitely be able to break through." "An Immortal has descended; mere mortals cannot fight against Immortals, run away!" ...,.... Lin Tian''s maneuvers astounded everyone; the power of a role model is boundless. The American soldiers, seeing Lin Tian, were so terrified their legs turned weak, and their morale plummeted, while Hedan''s army, thinking that a true godly warrior had come to aid them, was greatly emboldened with spirits soaring fiercely! Lin Tian alone, wielding a blade, charged into the enemy ranks, slashing wildly. His actions threw the American formation into utter chaos, while Xiahou Qingyi and Commander Hedan quickly followed into the fray, brutally carving a bloody path through the American forces. In collaboration from inside and out, Lin Tian and his companions rapidly broke into the city. The American military attempted to seize the opportunity to attack but were driven back by the concentrated gunfire of Hedan''s soldiers, and, left with no choice, the Americans could only retreat to continue the siege. Back in the city, Commander Hedan rushed to Lin Tian''s side, finding himself at a loss for words to describe Lin Tian''s valor. "Incredible, incredible, you''re an Immortal, an Immortal," he said to Lin Tian while giving him a big thumbs up; had it not been for Lin Tian, they definitely would not have entered the city so easily. "You flatter me, you flatter me," Lin Tian quickly responded modestly. "Come, let me take you to meet our king. You are brave warriors, High Immortals, you''ve saved hundreds of lives this time, our king will surely reward you handsomely." King Hedan led Lin Tian and the others, heading straight for the room where the king resided. "It''s right up ahead," Commander Hedan said excitedly, pointing to a house in front. "Who goes there, halt!" a very discordant voice called out. Chapter 511 - 483: The Spy "Who goes there, halt." A highly discordant voice carried over. Everyone followed the voice and saw a middle-aged man in military uniform. The man had the quintessential square face of his nation, with eyebrows like swords and eyes staring at Lin Tian, expressionless, yet oppressive, conveying authority without anger. His attire and military rank indicated that he was a high-ranking officer, certainly higher than a regimental commander. Commander Hedan hurried over and saluted impeccably, responding, "Chief of Staff, we encountered five individuals along the way. They are all from Huaxia, each with superior martial arts skills and outstanding strength. Thankfully, they were with us; otherwise, we would have been encircled and captured by the American forces." "Huaxia people?" The Chief of Staff spoke, then slowly approached Lin Tian, examining him and his companions from all angles before concluding, "Guards, they might be spies for the American army. Arrest them and interrogate them rigorously. I don''t believe they won''t reveal the truth." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was stunned. What was going on? How could he deduce that he was a spy just by looking at him? Did he really look like a spy? A few soldiers quickly approached, but Commander Hedan promptly stopped them. He explained, "Chief of Staff, there must be some misunderstanding. I stake my life on their innocence. They are not spies. We were ambushed by the American forces, and they saved us. They also assisted us greatly when we broke through. The American soldiers that died by their hands number at least four to five hundred. They couldn''t possibly be spies, absolutely not." The Chief of Staff glared with a fierce glow, terrifying Commander Hedan, who shuddered as he was questioned, "These five people have unclear identities, and just based on what you''ve said, you brought them to meet the King. Don''t you know from the Thirty-Six Stratagems of Huaxia there is the stratagem of the Self-Torture Ruse?" "This...!" Commander Hedan was left speechless, unable to defend Lin Tian and the others any further due to the Chief of Staff''s intimidating pressure. Being accused, Lin Tian naturally stood up to defend himself, challenging, "You have just met us and haven''t even exchanged a word with us. What basis do you have to label us as spies?" The Chief of Staff scoffed disdainfully, "Hmph, with the American soldiers pressing our borders, Hade Town is but an isolated city. We have neither reinforcements nor competent generals. Staying here is nothing more than a stubborn resistance at best. We are already in a hopeless situation. If you guys made such great efforts to break in here without ulterior motives, why would you want to join us in a certain death?" If his words were overheard by the soldiers outside, it would cause an uproar. The Chief of Staff of the entire army, on the eve of a great battle, was not thinking about how to mobilize the troops and stop the American advance, but was instead speaking words of certain defeat in front of everyone, effectively demoralizing the troops. If an ordinary soldier were to speak thus, he would be executed by firing squad. Lin Tian retorted, "Since you already admit that your situation is hopeless, if we really were spies, why would we bother infiltrating here? Attacking directly and killing you all would have been the most straightforward method." "Don''t bother with your slick words. The severe punishment awaits; then we''ll see if you still speak the truth." The Chief of Staff, feeling somewhat guilty, ceased to argue, and a few soldiers quickly approached. "Just with you few cats and dogs, you dare to accuse me? Attack." Lin Tian commanded, and Xiahou Qingyi and the others swiftly moved, easily subduing the soldiers who came running. Lin Tian always felt there was something odd about this Chief of Staff, so he activated his superpower to peer into his memories. Five seconds later, Lin Tian sneered coldly. This Chief of Staff definitely had a problem. "Nobody move, anyone who dares make a move will be executed on the spot!" A stern shout came as the King of Hedan, accompanied by dozens of personal soldiers armed to the teeth, hurried over and quickly surrounded Lin Tian and his group, their guns aimed squarely at the five. "What is going on here?" the King asked. Commander Hedan stepped forward and explained, "Today, we were attacked by the American forces outside, facing near certain annihilation. These five people saved us and defeated the American forces. We owe it to them that we were able to break through. I was about to introduce them to you when the Chief of Staff intervened, claiming they were spies." "You don''t know anything," the Chief of Staff cursed, "King, they must be spies. This place has become a fortress of danger. If they aren''t spies, then what are they doing here, coming to die with us?" "Nonsense." The King''s face turned steely, and he commanded, "Chief of Staff, watch your words. Hade Town is our defensive line; we will hold Hade Town and annihilate all of the American forces. We will prevail." Realizing his slip of the tongue, the Chief of Staff felt apologetic, "I was momentarily agitated, and misspoke." Subsequently, the King turned to Lin Tian and asked, "Are you spies? What is your purpose here in Hade Town?" "We are obviously not spies. Have you ever seen spies who are caught as unprofessionally as us? To speak of our purpose, we came to help you defeat the American forces. That is our purpose." Lin Tian felt that the King was a sensible man who should be able to discern their true identities. "Hahaha..., what a joke," the Chief of Staff scoffed contemptuously, "Who do you think you are? With just the five of you, you want to repel the tens of thousands of American soldiers outside? One against twenty thousand? Do you think you are gods?" "If you insist on understanding it that way, there''s nothing I can do. You can consider me a god, a god who is all-knowing and all-powerful," Lin Tian half-jokingly said. "You, posing as a deity, audaciously claiming that you know everything, that you can do anything? What do you know, and what can you do?" the Chief of Staff taunted. "I know a lot of things. For instance, I know you are a spy, you have already sided with the American forces. Today, you plan to poison the King. At precisely three in the afternoon, you will lead your men out of the city to surrender, and incidentally, you will open the city gates wide for the American forces to enter. After it''s done, you will be appointed as an army division commander. Am I right?" Lin Tian said, revealing the information he had just gleaned from the Chief of Staff''s memories. The Chief of Staff, upon hearing this, was utterly dumbfounded. He thought to himself, "How does he know these things? This is top secret. I haven''t told anyone except my closest confidants. Could one of them have betrayed me? No, that''s absolutely impossible." He became somewhat panicked and quickly called out to his subordinates, "Quick, capture him! He''s a spy sent by the American army to spread rumors and sow discord among us. Here we come." Dozens of soldiers, following his command, quickly charged towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian quickly stepped forward to defend himself, "King, every word I speak is true. If you don''t believe me, you can test your breakfast. It contains a deadly poisonit was him, trying to poison you." "King, this is a false accusation; he''s framing me," the Chief of Staff urgently cried out. "Hold on," the King intervened, stopping the soldiers about to apprehend Lin Tian. He ordered one of his subordinates, "Go to the kitchen and bring my breakfast here. Tell them I want to eat early, and don''t say anything else." "Yes," the man hurriedly did as instructed. The breakfast was soon brought over, very simple: a bowl of porridge, two buns, and an egg. A king only having such a meal for breakfast, he really was plain and simple. He ripped a bun in half and threw it to a military dog nearby. The dog, seeing the bun, barked happily and gobbled it down. Within a minute, the dog was dead, foaming at the mouth. The bun was clearly poisoned. The King, with a fierce look, said in an icy tone, "Chief of Staff, how do you explain this?" The Chief of Staff initially looked scared, but his expression quickly turned to one of cunning. He sinisterly admitted, "Yes, I am the spy. I poisoned it, aiming to kill you. But what can you do to me now?" "Arrest him!" the King shouted. The group of soldiers swiftly moved, but instead of pointing their guns at the Chief of Staff, they all aimed at the King''s head. "Hahaha!" the Chief of Staff laughed triumphantly. "Now with the American army pressing in, those who know better are surrendering to save their lives. But you, you gamble everything without regard for your soldiers'' lives, always brandishing the flag of ''never surrender,'' determined to resist to the death." "You''re not afraid to die, but we are. You''re at your end, yet your people are shrewdthey''ve all chosen to follow me." The King roared, "Being a person from Hedan, yet you betray and turn against your own countryyou are a criminal, and you will surely have a wretched death." The Chief of Staff coldly said, "Whether I will die miserably, you won''t see. But I will see whether you will die miserably." "Fire." "Bang!" The moment the Chief of Staff ordered to fire, Lin Tian used the Flight Technique and grabbed the King by the shoulder. The bullet grazed past the King''s mouth, causing him to break out in a cold sweat. "Over there, shoot them dead!" the Chief of Staff pointed at Lin Tian and the King and bellowed loudly. The soldiers quickly raised their guns, but at that moment, Xiahou Qingyi and the other three each sprung into action, unleashing their superpowers and causing a massacre. The dozens of personal soldiers were thrown into chaos, no longer daring to shoot at Lin Tian and the King. Instead, they aimed to kill Xiahou Qingyi and the others. Armed with guns, Xiahou Qingyi and her allies dared not linger. Each carried a personal soldier, frantically dashing outside. "Bang, bang, bang!" A series of gunshots rocked the skies, dozens of bullets shooting towards them. The four, stooping low with the personal soldiers on their backs and running recklessly forward, used the soldiers as human shields. Each personal soldier was hit by no fewer than ten bullets, yet Xiahou Qingyi and her companions remained unscathed. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 512 - 484 Divine Being Lin Tian led the King and Xiahou Qingyi to a room, where they each searched for cover to conceal themselves. Protected by Lin Tian, the King stood behind him, visibly shaken as he spoke. "Thank you for saving my life. Just hold on a bit longer; when the soldiers outside hear the gunfire, they will definitely come in and slaughter the rebels." "Fire, charge in, kill them all," the Chief of Staff commanded the soldiers. "Bang, bang, bang...!" A barrage of bullets rained toward Lin Tian and the others, riddling the once intact room with holes until there was nowhere to show your face. Lin Tian swiftly condensed a Fireball in one hand and, without a second glance, threw it toward the direction where the gunfire was most intense. Xiahou Qingyi, following Lin Tian''s lead, also conjured a thunderball and fiercely hurled it toward them. The thunderball and Fireball acted like two bombs, exploding at their center. A dozen people were instantly killed; some were set ablaze and desperately tried to put out the fires, while others were struck by lightning and struggled miserably. In short, the scene was one of utter chaos. "Attack!" Lin Tian ordered. Seizing the moment of confusion, everyone popped out and their Flying Daggers shot out one after another. Each dagger struck with deadly precision in a personal soldier''s brow, accompanied by screams as they fell, one after another. In the blink of an eye, the ground was littered with bodies, and more than half of the several dozen personal soldiers were casualties. "The Chief of Staff has turned traitor, protect the King, put down the rebellion." Hedan, the commander, gathered a force of more than a hundred men, charging madly toward them. "Reinforcements have arrived, reinforcements are finally here," the King exclaimed excitedly. "Retreat quickly," the Chief of Staff sighed inwardly, realizing things were not going well, and hastily ordered a withdrawal. Commander Hedan rushed in quickly, locating the King, and urgently inquired, "Your Majesty, are you alright?" "I''m fine. Immediately muster the troops, and make sure to annihilate this group of rebels. Also, inform the gate guards that no one is permitted to open the city gates. Anyone who disobeys will be executed without mercy," the King commanded. "Yes." Commander Hedan quickly led his men in pursuit. Lin Tian and his group also fought their way out. The Chief of Staff, with several dozen men, fought as they fled, but more and more soldiers began to encircle them. In the end, the Chief of Staff was left with only eight men, surrounded by hundreds of soldiers. The hundreds of soldiers didn''t dare to shoot as the Chief of Staff and the remaining eight stood with their backs to a high wall, holding hundreds of hostages. Some hostages tried to escape but were executed on the spot by the Chief of Staff''s orders. Ten or so hostages who attempted to run were all killed, and the rest dared not try to escape any longer. The King rushed over in haste, eyeing the bodies of a dozen hostages on the ground, and he roared, "They were the citizens of my country, and you had the heart to kill them. Despite being the Chief of Staff, do you still consider yourself human, doing such things?" "Every man for himself, heaven and earth will annihilate those who don''t look out for themselves. I did this merely to survive; I''d rather betray all under heaven than let all under heaven betray me," the Chief of Staff said, then took out a flare gun and shot it into the sky, signaling the American warplanes. "Make a way," the Chief of Staff shouted. "You are already a cornered beast; surrender now. Considering your past contributions, I might allow you a complete corpse," the King said, standing in the front with no intention of making way. The Chief of Staff sneered, pulled out a pistol, and shot a twenty-year-old girl dead. "Move aside," he said again. The corners of the King''s mouth twitched as he stared at the Chief of Staff with a murderous gaze. "Bang, bang, bang!" Three more shots rang out as the Chief of Staff killed three more hostages. "Move aside, or these hostages will die with me," the Chief of Staff said malevolently. After four innocent citizens were shot dead, the surrounding people were filled with rage, all aiming their guns at the Chief of Staff, wishing they could tear him to shreds. But as the Chief of Staff hid behind the hostages, they were helpless to stop him. "I''ll ask you once again, will you make way or not," the Chief of Staff said, lifting his gun with his finger already on the trigger. Enraged, the King''s eyes turned bloodshot as he barked, "Make way." Soldiers on both sides cleared a path, and the Chief of Staff slowly walked forward with the hostages. Soon after, a rumbling sound filled the skyit was the noise of an airplane. "It''s an American warplane, protect the King," Commander Hedan ordered, and dozens of soldiers quickly surrounded the King, pointing their guns skyward. "Put your guns down." "Bang, bang!" The Chief of Staff shouted, firing two more shots, killing another two civilians. Seeing two more civilians killed, the King was so furious he almost ground his teeth to dust. He commanded, "Put down your guns." "Your Majesty, they are American warplanes. If you put down your guns, your safety" Commander Hedan tried to persuade him. "Put down your gunsthat''s an order," the King reiterated firmly. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Reluctantly following the order, everyone put down their guns, clearly discontent. In a moment, a warplane approached, but instead of opening fire, it slowly landed beside the Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff laughed, "What good does it do to see through my plan or to surround me? In the end, you still have to let me leave this place. Today, I''d like to see who can stop me." After speaking, he leaped onto the warplane, which took off immediately. The eight men under his command tried to follow him onto the warplane, but the Chief of Staff coldly closed the plane''s door on them. "Damn it, protect the King," Commander Hedan shouted. Immediately following, a hail of bullets sprayed out from both sides of the warplane. ``` "Bang, bang, bang...!" In an instant, this place became a slaughterhouse, where soldiers and citizens fought desperately, and under the guns, everyone was equal. In just a dozen seconds, more than two hundred people had been shot dead, blood was everywhere, and the screams were earth-shattering. Commander Hedan wanted to get the King to a safe place, but the King was truly enraged. He picked up a gun and, without any cover in the center of the courtyard, shot wildly at the American warplanes. But his efforts were futile; the bullets simply couldn''t penetrate the armor of the American warplanes, and the Chief of Staff was about to escape. "King, when I see you next time, I hope you''re still alive. Then you can beg me, and I''ll put in a good word for you in front of the American troops, sparing your life, hahahaha...!" The Chief of Staff''s presumptuous laughter came through. The King did not respond with words, only with angry bullets. The soldiers imitated him en masse, and even the surviving citizens picked up their guns and shot wildly at the Chief of Staff. "Animal." "Despicable and shameless." "Traitor, treasonous scum." ..., ... Angry curses came from the crowd. Lin Tian, standing to one side, watched all this closely. He found the Chief of Staff''s actions a million times more despicable than those of the Americans. To save his own life, he killed his compatriots without blinking an eye, especially given his position as the second most powerful person in the nationit was utterly shameless. Such a person living on this earth was simply a waste of air. Lin Tian stared at the warplane as it flew away, and said to Wang Ying in a loud voice, "Wang Ying, use your superpower to assist me." Wang Ying quickly channeled her own ability to amplify Lin Tian''s power, and a tremendous force surged into his body. His eyes shot out a brilliant light, and his aura became frighteningly terrifying. At that moment, he was like a primal beast that had been suppressed for tens of thousands of years, breaking free from his cage, causing the very sky to change color. He stomped on the ground, shattering the marble pavement under his feet. Then he activated his Flight Technique, boiling the Ability Source within him, shooting out like a rocket. Taking off from the ground, everyone except for Commander Hedan was stunned, their mouths agape as if they could swallow a potato. "Wow, he can fly; is he a bird?" "He doesn''t have wings, how is he flying?" "He said he was a deity; could he really be the reincarnation of a deity, come to help us?" "With a deity on our side, we will surely win." ..., ... Normally, Lin Tian''s flight speed would never catch up with a warplane, but with Wang Ying''s tenfold speed boost, it was a different story. His speed now was terrifying, and he could clearly hear the whistling sound of the air tearing apart as he moved. His speed was so fast that the air hitting his clothes caused small rips to appear. In just a few seconds, he had rushed to within thirty meters behind the warplane, almost catching up. At that moment, the Chief of Staff spotted Lin Tian and pulled out a gun, cursively saying, "Damn it, it''s you who ruined my plans today. I swear I won''t rest until I kill you." "Bang, bang, bang...!" The constant gunfire echoed in the sky as bullets whistled toward Lin Tian. "This is bad," Xiahou Qingyi sighed softly, her hands clenched into fists as she worried for Lin Tian. Lin Tian swiftly dodged most of the bullets, but two of them hit him, one in the left shoulder and one in the right chest. "Lin Tian." "Brother Tian." "Deity." ..., ... The crowd shouted in alarm, their hearts wrenching as they saw Lin Tian getting shot. Injured by the bullets, Lin Tian''s body plummeted downward like a free-falling object, smashing into the ground and then into a two-story building, blocking everyone''s view. "Go, hurry and see," Li Chong shouted. "The deity didn''t just fall and die, did he?" "Nonsense, how can a deity die from a fall? Would they still be a deity if they died like that?" "I hope the deity gets up quickly and catches the Chief of Staff to tear him to pieces." ..., ... Lin Tian quickly took out two bottles of healing potion and drank them down. Then he strained to channel his superpower, and finally, three feet from the ground, he managed to stabilize his falling body. "Damn you, motherfucker, I won''t rest until I take you down today," Lin Tian shouted angrily. He was furious and desperately chased after the warplane once again. "Look there, the deity has flown up again." "I told you, a deity wouldn''t die from a fall." "Deity, well done, well done!" ..., ... Below, the sounds of everyone''s praise and admiration echoed. Seeing Lin Tian flying safe and sound, Xiahou Qingyi and everyone else let go of the worry in their hearts, especially Xiahou Qingyi, who was happier than anyone else. ``` Chapter 513 - 485: Pulling the Plane by Hand When the Chief of Staff saw Lin Tian knocked down by his gunshot, he couldn''t contain his joy. He tossed aside his gun and burst into laughter, "Hmph, daring to compete against me? You should look at your own size first. I was battling in Jianghu when you were still wearing split-crotch pants!" "Eh, what''s happening, why is the airplane flying so slowly?" the Chief of Staff wondered aloud, shouting at the pilot, "Why have you slowed down? Hurry up!" The pilot, equally confused, replied, "I''ve already sped up, but why is it still so slow?" He quickly checked and, looking beneath the cabin, he exclaimed, "There''s someone below, someone is pulling the airplane." "Are you blind!" the Chief of Staff cursed, "No one can pull a flying plane, get up, let me see what''s going on." The Chief of Staff looked down and gasped, his features twisted with fright, and his body trembled. Because he saw Lin Tian, covered in blood, firmly grasping the landing gear of the fighter jet. When he saw Lin Tian, Lin Tian was also looking at him, their gaze ghostly, chilling him to the bone. "He he he wasn''t dead?" the Chief of Staff murmured in terror. He had seen Lin Tian hit by two of his bullets, falling straight down. Given that height, he should have been smashed to pieces. How could he possibly be at the landing gear in the blink of an eye? Remembering Lin Tian''s blood-soaked body and ghost-like gaze, the Chief of Staff''s skin crawled with goosebumps. "Could it be could it be that he''s a ghost, coming to claim my life?" The scene of Lin Tian grabbing the landing gear was witnessed by the soldiers on the ground who regarded him as a divine being, sent to save them. "Look! The divine being has grabbed the landing gear." "Yes, the divine being is so powerful, the bullets couldn''t kill him. The Chief of Staff will definitely receive his deserved retribution this time." "Divine being, divine being, divine being!" Lin Tian, with his hands on the landing gear, had his superpower source violently erupting, he was gathering his strength. After a dozen seconds, Lin Tian emitted a terrifying aura, his eyes opening and closing made one tremble, and his arms trembled as if bestowed with divine power. "Sigh!" He took a deep breath, elevating himself to peak condition. "Come down!" He let out a thunderous roar, his voice booming like thunder. His arms tensed, muscles swelling like serpentine dragons, concentrating all his strength in his arms, intending to pull the airplane down forcibly. "It''s bad, the airplane is descending," the pilot shouted. "Climb, climb, climb up!" the Chief of Staff yelled, sweating cold sweat all over. The pilot desperately accelerated, but still couldn''t stop the descent of the plane. The airplane continued to descend slowly, propellers spinning as if they were flying off, but still unable to stop the descent. In just a few short minutes, Lin Tian created one miracle after another, causing his comrades'' hearts to beat over a hundred times per minute. "Pulling the plane down barehanded, divine power!" "The divine being is awesome, just fucking badass." "Quick, look, the divine being is exerting force." Lin Tian let out another forceful shout and, with all his might, pulled down sharply. Immediately after, the plane plummeted like it was in free fall. Boom! A loud crash, the airplane harshly slammed into the ground, the tail hitting the ground causing sparks to fly, and the entire tail caught fire. If the airplane exploded, the power would be formidable, so the soldiers hurriedly fetched water to extinguish the fire. The blaze was quickly put out, and amidst coughs of despair, the Chief of Staff and the American pilots struggled out of the cabin. The Chief of Staff incredulously looked back at the airplane, gasping in shock, then raising his head to survey his surroundings. Unfortunately, the first thing he saw was Lin Tian, breathless but standing tall. Lin Tian, soaked in blood, stared at the Chief of Staff with a gaze that seemed to consider him already dead, frightening the Chief of Staff so much that he fainted on the spot. Lin Tian sighed in regret, initially wanting to torment him a bit, to avenge the two gunshots inflicted on him, but now, it seemed there was no chance for that. The King swiftly ordered the Chief of Staff to be taken away, still retaining his rationality as, after all, he was the King, widely experienced and not a believer in the folklore of deities. Though he did not believe, it did not mean that the soldiers behind him shared his disbelief. Just as the King was about to shake hands with Lin Tian to show his gratitude and admiration, the thousands of soldiers and citizens around them all knelt down in unison, fervently knocking their heads on the ground. "Divine one, please protect us." "Thank you, divine being, for descending to bring us peace." "We humbly ask the divine one to help us defeat the American army and let us return to our homes." Lin Tian was startled, and the King showed an awkward expression as he stared at Lin Tian, not knowing what to do for a moment. With no other choice, Lin Tian had to play the part of a deity and said, "Everyone, please stand up. I will definitely help you. Please, get up!" After much persuasion, the crowd finally dispersed, believing deeply in Lin Tian as if he were a celestial being. The King said, "You saved my life and helped us capture the traitors. Come into my room, I have prepared a feast to honor you." Lin Tian nodded without refusal, and led Xiahou Qingyi and others to have a meal. During wartime, there wasn''t much to offer. A few bowls of white rice, one chicken, and two ducks were served as a feast for Lin Tian and his companions. At first, everyone exchanged polite remarks, and then Lin Tian got straight to the point. "One hundred thousand American soldiers are besieged in Hade Town, surrounded tightly as if by walls of copper and iron. Not even a bird can escape. I wonder if the King has any brilliant strategies to defeat the enemy." The King sighed, put down his chopsticks, and said, "The difference in strength between our nation, Hedan, and the American army is like that between a chicken and a tiger. The Americans haven''t yet launched a full assault. If they do, with their power, they could break through Hade Town in three days." The King''s words lacked confidence and hope, seemingly as if the outcome depended on whether the Americans attacked or not. However, his expression was full of fighting spirit, with no hint of surrender. Although Lin Tian had only known the King for a few hours, he could tell that the King was a wise ruler who wouldn''t have the leisure to dine with Lin Tian if their defeat was certain. His calm demeanor at dinner could only mean one thing: he had a final ace up his sleeve, though he did not wish to reveal it to Lin Tian. Lin Tian guessed his thoughts and put down his utensils, speaking seriously, "I came here specifically to kill an important figure in the American army. I need your help. I fancy myself as somewhat capable and can assist you. You may not reveal your last resort to me, but with my help, your chances of success will greatly increase. We are in a cooperative relationship, where each fulfills what''s needed and what''s due." The King''s expression shifted slightly, then he inquired, "Whom do you intend to kill?" "Haste, an American battlefield medic who works with those scientists." The King was not excited; clearly, Haste was not important to him. Lin Tian added, "If I could lead a team out, not only could I kill Haste, but I could also ensure that not a single one of those scientists goes back alive." This time, the King showed interest, his lips curving into a slight smile, thinking of his nation''s interests. Killing a medic was of no benefit to his country, but eliminating the group of scientists would force the Americans to give up on exploiting Hedan''s oil and natural gas, which would surely cause the Americans to withdraw, resolving their crisis. Recalling how Lin Tian pulled down an airplane with his bare hands, the King admired his prowess and decided to cooperate with Lin Tian. The King waved his hand to dismiss others and then spoke very secretly to Lin Tian, "Ever since I took office, I anticipated this day might come, so I had several tunnels dug beneath Hade in advance, one of which leads directly behind the American lines." Lin Tian was very surprised, thinking what foresight the King had. "Our nation is weak, and the Americans hardly see us as a threat. Their conduct is lax, discipline slack, and many soldiers are merely here to plunder, unprepared for a major battle. Though they appear capable, internally they are but crumbling tiles and barking dogs. If we just give them a taste of our strength, they will crumble without a fight." Lin Tian nodded in agreement, but asked, "Even if their soldiers are no good, their weapons certainly aren''t a joke. One cannon per man is enough to choke you." The King''s voice dropped lower still as he said, "What they rely on is their Artillery Division. These past few days, I''ve had my soldiers digging tunnels night and day, nonstop; our tunnels now lead directly to their artillery positions." "And you plan to surge out suddenly and seize their weapons," Lin Tian guessed. "Exactly. Apart from operating cannons, the artillerymen have no combat capability. The soldiers guarding the artillerymen number only five thousand. As long as we are well prepared and swift in our assault, we can certainly take down their Artillery Division. Then, using their weapons to bombard them, we can surely turn defeat into victory." "Good," Lin Tian took a gulp of wine and was delighted, asking, "Since you already have a plan, when do we act?" "At three o''clock in the morning, when people are at their most drowsy. I''ve been worried about finding a suitable General Officer for this critical mission. The five of you are perfect," the King said with a smile. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Good, we''ll strike together at three o''clock this morning and wipe out the American forces." "Good." This information had been kept under wraps until one o''clock in the morning when the King suddenly gathered the General Officers to explain his intentions. Upon hearing this, all the General Officers were immensely uplifted, never having expected that the King had such a strong card up his sleeve. If they had known earlier, they wouldn''t have been fretting for so many days. They wouldn''t have needed to fret for so many days. Chapter 514 - 486: The Final Battle All the general officers, upon hearing this, were thrilled. Had they known earlier about the tunnel, they would not have been living in fear for so many days. However, the matter rested entirely upon the element of surprise. Had even the slightest leak occurred, the tunnel would not only have failed to turn their defeat into victory but would have led to their annihilation. Thus, the King had not disclosed any news to them. The general officers promptly made their preparations. The King personally selected ten thousand of the bravest warriors for Lin Tian and assigned General Officer Hedan to assist Lin Tian. Under the cold night sky, at two-thirty, Lin Tian led ten thousand warriors quietly into the tunnel, while the rest of the soldiers each performed their duties, waiting for Lin Tian''s gunshot to collectively spring into action. After walking for more than ten minutes, a guide soldier told Lin Tian that they were directly underneath the American artillery camp. "Everyone, get ready," Lin Tian shouted. All soldiers took out their tools, ready to break through the ground. "Three." "Two." "One." "Action." Lin Tian pushed forcefully upwards, lifting the soil above his head, and he was the first to charge out. Tents surrounded them; the artillerymen were asleep, a few patrol soldiers were on watch, and a large force of five thousand American troops formed the outer defense of the artillerymen. A patrol quickly spotted Lin Tian and his men and shouted loudly, "Enemy attack, enemy attack." Lin Tian fired a flying dagger, killing the shouting man. The other soldiers prepared to shoot Lin Tian, but his warriors fired first, killing all the patrolmen. "You lead eight thousand men to wipe out those five thousand Americans, leave two thousand split into two groups, one group follows me to kill the asleep Americans, the other seizes their weapons and bombards the Americans," Lin Tian yelled to General Officer Hedan. "Yes," he rapidly deployed his men to battle. The gunfire also signaled to Hedan inside Hade town that this was their last chance. The moment the gunfire rang out, all gates in Hade town opened wide, and thirty thousand soldiers rushed out like a tidal wave. Within a day, Lin Tian''s deeds spread throughout Hade town, everyone believed Lin Tian was a celestial being sent from heaven to assist them. The power of an exemplar is infinite; the power of faith is terrifying. Now, all of them, shouting and teeming with killing intent, charged at the Americans with the conviction of certain victory. Most of the Americans were asleep, and the sudden charge of several hundred thousand fierce troops greatly alarmed them. Before the battle even started, they were already disorganized. The sound of gunfire woke the sleeping artillerymen in their tents; rubbing their eyes, still drowsy and unclear of what was happening, they saw figures appearing in the tents, these figures terrifyingly ghostlike, exuding an aura of fresh blood, causing their scalps to tingle. "Who who are you?" a trembling artilleryman asked. No responseonly deadly silence greeted him, followed by a machete. "Ah ah ah!" Screams echoed continuously as Lin Tian led a thousand troops, moving between tents. Some American soldiers were chopped to death in their sleep; others were beheaded in a dream-like state. Lin Tian''s soldiers suffered no casualties but killed all the American artillerymen. The gunfire outside was constant. General Officer Hedan ran over to Lin Tian, excitedly reporting, "Five thousand Americans have been defeated, and we''ve seized their weapons. Now, the entire artillery position is under our control." "Report, the Americans are attacking us," just then, a soldier ran over and reported. Lin Tian ordered, "Speed is of the essence. Leave five thousand soldiers to utilize their firepower to fiercely bombard them. I''ll lead five thousand soldiers to strike at Iren directly. After settling things here, come quickly to support me." "Yes," General Officer Hedan quickly went to prepare. Lin Tian, with five thousand men, resolutely charged toward Iren. After four hours of forced march, they reached their target. There was a raging battle in Hade town, and today, they were not exploring oil and natural gas but were instead huddled in their camp, not venturing out. The defense today was obviously much stricter than the previous night; sneaking in was utterly impossible. They could only charge directly in. "Kill!" Lin Tian roared, leading the charge, followed closely by five thousand men. "Kill!" "Bang bang bang!" The fierce army, overwhelming like a mighty tiger swallowing everything in its path. The Americans were stunned, their faces etched with sheer horror. "What, where is this army from?" "Hedan''s army, wasn''t it encircled in Hade town?" "How did they suddenly appear?" , . While the Americans were in confusion and discussing, Hedan''s army had already fired their vengeful bullets. Lin Tian, Xiahou Qingyi, and four others headed straight for the central command tent. They swiftly crossed a defense line, leaving behind a ground littered with corpses, and moved on quickly. The second line of defense was a guard company comprised of special forces, known for their ruthless accuracy. "Taotie System, give me some flash bombs," Lin Tian yelled. Immediately, over twenty flash bombs appeared in Lin Tian''s hands. "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...!" Within ten seconds, Lin Tian had thrown all the flash bombs, the bright light engulfing the sunlight. The dazzling light hurt their eyes, making them roar in anger. "Kill!" Lin Tian and his group took advantage of the chaos and charged in, cutting down men like chopping vegetables, their clothes dyed red with blood, the blade dripping with the blood of their enemies. When the bright light faded, all members of the guard company were on the ground; they hadn''t managed to fire a single bullet and lost their lives in the blinding light. "Everyone be careful, the battle has just begun," Lin Tian warned and headed straight for the central army tent. "Action." A deep voice emanated from a tent ahead. A rustling of footsteps ensued, and instantly, over thirty sword-bearing powerhouses rushed out. They were at least at the Mirror Breaking cultivation level, and among them were six, a half step into Mirror Consolidation, who were Lin Tian''s true enemies. "Kill!" Lin Tian bellowed and charged directly at the six half-step Mirror Consolidation powerhouses. Xiahou Qingyi followed closely, gripping the Qingluan Sword in her palm, its blade crackling with lightning, unleashing endless ferocity. Lin Tian went all out, revealing his trump card, the Fourth Level of Ox Power Technique, the strength of seventy-two wild oxen combined with his Neural Response Speed Ability, as he blasted out with a punch. One of the half-step powerhouses met his punch with his palm, which was covered in a layer of black gas. The gas was poisonous, causing anyone who came into contact with it to see their skin rot within five seconds and die within thirty. This was his superpower, known as Five Poison Fog, notoriously lethal. With this ability, he had killed many strong adversaries. Lin Tian, unaware his ability was also toxic, struck with all his might. As the fist met the palm, both were shocked; the opponent was shocked by the immense force of Lin Tian''s punch, and Lin Tian was shocked to find his opponent''s palm was poisonous. A scream rang out as the opponent''s arm was shattered into fragments by Lin Tian''s punch. Lin Tian''s fist was poisoned, turning black as his skin began to rot. He quickly took out a healing potion from the Taotie System and gulped it down. Although in pain, his opponent sneered, "No one poisoned by me survives thirty seconds. You will suffer as your skin rots and itches unbearably, enduring pain as if thousands of arrows pierce your heart before you die horribly. Do you feel a numb sensation in your arm? Soon, you''ll experience an excruciating pain." "The pain, your ass." Lin Tian shouted back, having already neutralized the poison with the healing potion. It was ridiculous that his opponent was still boastfully explaining the dreadful effects of his poison. He quickly advanced and, to his opponent''s astonished gaze, ended his life. Xiahou Qingyi was equally fierce, drawing the Qingluan Sword from its sheath, its sword cries thunderous and its cold light intimidating, as she thrust through the chest of a half-step Mirror Consolidation powerhouse, killing him. Jiang Hui activated his superpower and swiftly turned into a three-meter tall giant, his fist the size of a basin, and with one punch, he easily crushed the head of a Mirror Breaking powerhouse. Li Chong also activated his superpower, defending with one hand and attacking with the other. Within just a minute, two Mirror Breaking powerhouses had fallen by his hand. Wang Ying killed even more effortlessly, his divine spear in hand, each pull of the trigger claimed a life, making him the most leisurely of the group. Of the six half-step Mirror Consolidation powerhouses, two were now dead, with four remaining. They split into two groups, each targeting Lin Tian and Xiahou Qingyi. The two attacking Lin Tian, one wielding a knife and the other a sword, double-teamed against him. As they both were armed and there were two of them, Lin Tian could only dodge, unable to attack, frustrating him so much that he considered swearing; he vowed to forge a suitable weapon for future combat. He fought while retreating, then seizing an opportunity, he deployed the Flight Technique, leaping into the air, and quickly condensed a fireball, hurling it viciously at the swordsman. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Boom!" A blast sounded, and the swordsman had no time to dodge. The fireball exploded a meter away from him, blasting him into the air. He still had a breath left, but the fierce fire caught his clothes, and he screamed in midair, burning to death. Only one half-step Mirror Consolidation powerhouse remained. Lin Tian roared and, energizing the Ox Power Technique, charged forward. Lin Tian dodged his sword strike, leaving a phantom in his place. In the following second, Lin Tian''s hand was already on his shoulder. Before he could turn his head, Lin Tian snapped his neck. "Sigh..." Lin Tian sighed heavily, seeing Xiahou Qingyi still fiercely battling two half-step Mirror Consolidation powerhouses. Wanting to help her, a sudden and terrifying sense of danger caused all the hairs on his body to stand on end. "To death!" A middle-aged powerhouse bellowed as he punched towards Lin Tian. His speed was extremely fast, his body like an arrow off its string, reaching Lin Tian in the blink of an eye. Unable to dodge, he could only brace himself. Chapter 515 - 487 Laser Knife The middle-aged powerhouse moved incredibly fast, throwing a punch towards Lin Tian who couldn''t evade and had to brace himself for impact. Boom! A muffled sound echoed as their fists collided fiercely. The middle-aged man landed on his feet, standing with his hands behind his back, but Lin Tian''s fist felt like it had hit a wall, a tremendous force rushing into his arm. Had his body not been tempered by the Dragon Transformation Liquid, that punch would''ve crushed his arm into a pulverized fracture. His blood churned, and his arm went numb; he stood in place, taking several deep breaths. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The middle-aged powerhouse had a Treasured Sword strapped to his back, he was the strongest person Lin Tian had observed that day, with solid "Mirror-Condensing" strength. The middle-aged man spoke, "That punch just now, I only used sixty percent of my strength. For a youngster like you, not even fully at Mirror-Condensing stage, to withstand sixty percent of my power, you should be proud." There was no arrogance in his words; he indeed hadn''t used his full strength. As for why he didn''t use all his power to kill Lin Tian with one punch, perhaps it was like a cat toying with a mouse before killing ita perverse pleasure in the play. In the eyes of the middle-aged powerhouse, Lin Tian was no more than a fish on the chopping board, to be killed and played with whenever he wished. "Those five people from the night before last were also your doings, right?" The middle-aged man glanced at Lin Tian and continued, "Since you have already figured out our details, why do you dare to come here? Don''t tell me that with your trifling skills, you think you can defeat me." "There are some people I must kill; it''s a man''s responsibility. Even if it''s a nearly fatal venture, I still have to do it," Lin Tian thought of He Qianqian and said to the middle-aged man. "Humph, young man, too arrogant for your own good. When you reach my age, you''ll understand that surviving is the most important thing of all," the middle-aged man took steps closer to Lin Tian, smiling, "Of course, you won''t be living to my age." "Wang Ying!" Lin Tian shouted; Wang Ying understood and quickly boosted Lin Tian with his superpower. Suddenly, power surged through Lin Tian like an endless sea of smoke, visibly growing at an incredible pace, matching the middle-aged man''s aura in the blink of an eye. "How is this possible, what kind of superpower is this?" the middle-aged man exclaimed in shock. This was a battlefield, not a bar for casual talk. Lin Tian didn''t have time to chat and charged forward with all his might. The middle-aged man raised his fist to meet the attack, and their fists collided again, but the result was drastically different. The first time, Lin Tian was forced back, his arm going numb as if it were about to break. However, this time, it was the middle-aged man who stumbled back, arm numb, as if it were about to break. The middle-aged man was furious, his sense of defeat only fueling his anger. He drew his Treasured Sword; the Sword Aura soared to the sky, and the blade edge was piercingly sharp. With a flash of cold light, Lin Tian felt a chill down his spine. The middle-aged man pointed his sword at Lin Tian and said, "Fist fighting is my weak point, but Sword Dao is where I truly excel. No matter how strong you are, if you can take three moves from me, then you win." The middle-aged man flicked his long sword, causing it to tremble and create countless sword shadows in the void, accompanied by a buzzing sound as he launched a strike at Lin Tian. Lin Tian stared at the bewildering flurry of sword shadows, which seemed like a thousand swords, but only one was real. If you couldn''t distinguish it, you''d surely die. At the critical moment, Lin Tian activated his clairvoyant ability, and his vision instantly brightened fivefold, quickly locating the real tip of the sword. The sword aimed straight for Lin Tian''s left chest, but he swiftly dodged to the side and countered with a punch toward the middle-aged man''s chest. "What?" The middle-aged man was shocked and hastily attempted to block with his sword, but Lin Tian''s punch hit the sword, transmitting the force straight into the man''s chest. Struck by the punch, the middle-aged man sustained a minor injury and looked at Lin Tian with some astonishment, saying, "I underestimated you. Take my second strike." A backhand sword slash came sweeping swiftly; this strike had no frills it was fast and fierce. Lin Tian leaned back, activating his Neural Response Speed Ability and used the ground to propel himself backwards. The sword''s tip was mere inches from Lin Tian''s throat, so close that he could almost feel the sharpness of the blade. Had he been a second later, he would have been slashed across the throat. Retreating several meters, Lin Tian quickly steadied himself and declared, "Those two times were your attacks, now it''s my turn." He pulled out a Flying Dagger and shot it out, simultaneously rushing forward with lightning speed to deliver a fatal blow to the middle-aged man. His sprinting speed was easily on par with a hundred-meter champion. The middle-aged man deflected Lin Tian''s Flying Dagger with a sword strike but before he could ready another, Lin Tian''s punch was already closing in on him. Lin Tian fought recklessly with no regard for his own life, leaving no room for retreat, forcing the middle-aged man to confront him. The next moment, Lin Tian''s fist harshly struck the middle-aged man''s chest, and the man''s Treasured Sword pierced into Lin Tian''s front chest. Both men spat out a mouthful of blood, retreating quickly, and sat on the ground in disarray. The middle-aged man said, "Are you trying to trade your life for mine?" "That''s right," confirmed Lin Tian. "It''s a life-for-life combat strategy, but I''ll be the one to survive in the end, not you." After speaking, he took out a healing potion; his wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. "Oh," the middle-aged fighter laughed, "so you have Precious Medicine that can save your life, which is why you dare to exchange lives with me. But you''re underestimating me. I don''t have such a treasure, but I have a doctor." "Hastert!" At the call, a military medic dressed in military uniform stepped out of the tent; Lin Tian''s eyes flickered twice. This was Hastert, the Healing System superpowered individual whom Lin Tian had gone to great lengths to find. Hastert didn''t look at Lin Tian but quickly approached the middle-aged fighter, activated his superpower, and a burst of green energy emerged from the palm of his hand. Hastert aimed his palm at the middle-aged fighter''s wound where the green energy continuously poured in. The ball of green energy in Hastert''s hand was even more effective than Lin Tian''s healing potion. The middle-aged fighter got up bouncing around even before Lin Tian could recover. "Thanks," the middle-aged fighter said, patting Hastert on the shoulder. Hastert seemed somewhat aloof, just nodding his head without saying a word, and he walked back into the tent. "Hahaha... now, let''s see what you''ve got to fight me with," the middle-aged fighter laughed unrestrainedly. "Not good!" Lin Tian exclaimed in alarm as he realized that the superpower assistance Wang Ying had given him had failed. Although superpower assistance could instantly boost one''s Combat Power tenfold, it consumed too much energy, and Wang Ying could only maintain it for a few minutes. "Time to die!" The middle-aged fighter laughed heartily as he struck at Lin Tian with his sword. Lin Tian used every ounce of strength, aided by his Neural Response Speed Ability, to dodge; as he dodged, he asked the Taotie System, "How many Supernatural Points do I have left? Can you give me a Divine Artifact to chop down this foreigner?" The mechanical voice of the Taotie System answered, "Previously you had five Supernatural Points. After snatching the gemstone, we rewarded you with five. For your recent work ridding Hedan of evil and promoting good, we awarded you three. You have thirteen Supernatural Points in total." "What can I exchange thirteen Supernatural Points for? Help me take him down." "How about a laser sword?" suggested the Taotie System. "Good, I''ll take that." The next moment, a thirty-centimeter-long laser sword appeared in Lin Tian''s hand. Laser, an invention of the 20th century following nuclear energy, computers, and semiconductors, has played a significant role in the progress of mankind and is known as "the fastest sword," "the most accurate ruler," "the brightest light," and "the strange laser." The theoretical foundation of laser lies in the fact that atoms, which make up matter, contain particles of different amounts that are distributed at various energy levels. Particles at higher energy levels, when excited by certain photons, will transition to lower energy levels, radiating light with the same properties as the light that excited them. Under certain conditions, the phenomenon where a weak light induces a strong light emission is called a laser. Laser technology has since been applied to many aspects of human life, such as laser marking, laser radar, laser cutting, laser discs, laser beauty treatments, and so on. Laser weaponry has also become an urgent frontier for modern science. Laser weapons utilize the energy released by high-energy laser beams to destroy enemies. The higher the energy of the laser beam, the higher the temperature and greater the destructive power and lethality. However, due to constraints in modern technology, laser weapons have not yet come into widespread use. But in Huaxia, three thousand years later, laser technology could be fully mastered. In simple terms, lasers use extremely high temperatures to cut through objects. Holding the laser sword, Lin Tian stared at its fiery red blade, wary of its terrifyingly high temperature. With a gentle swipe, the laser sword cut through the air, creating a series of sparks as it frictioned against it, accompanied by a sizzling soundas if the air itself was being sliced open. "So powerful, so fast. Truly deservedly known as the fastest sword, a technological marvel three thousand years later," Lin Tian marveled. He was quite pleased with the laser sword; he had been worrying about not having a suitable weapon, and the laser sword was exactly to his liking. Lin Tian, holding the laser sword and pointing it at the middle-aged fighter, assertively declared, "Come, let''s fight to the death." The middle-aged fighter was initially startled, retreating three steps in alarm, thinking that Lin Tian had obtained some Divine Artifact, which gave him the courage to speak to him in such a way. But looking left and right, he couldn''t see anything particularly special about the laser sword in Lin Tian''s hand. He did not realize it was made of lasers and just thought it was an ordinary sword dyed red, which looked imposing but was not practical. Ignorance is truly sad, and arrogant ignorance is even more pitiable. The middle-aged fighter shouted, "You are not worthy of a death match with me. Don''t think that just because you have a sword dyed red you can act all high and mighty. I''m not buying it. Today, I''ll let you realize that no matter how pretty you make a weapon, it''s useless if it cannot kill. It''s not a weapon if it can''t kill." "Witness my sword," the middle-aged fighter said as he took the initiative and attacked with his sword. Chapter 516 - 488: I Just Wish to Be an Ordinary Person The middle-aged warrior took the initiative to strike, his sword slashing through the air. "Hmph!" Lin Tian sneered, his blade cleaving forward. The laser sword cut through the void, sizzling incessantly, yet the middle-aged warrior still did not feel the immense energy of the laser sword. With a smirk at the corner of his mouth, he thought, Let''s see what threat your broken sword poses to me. When their swords met, what surprised the middle-aged warrior was the absence of the usual clanging sound. When his treasured sword clashed with Lin Tian''s blade, there was not a single sound. Immediately afterward, he heard the sound of metal being scorched. He felt his treasured sword getting lighter in his hands, and then, right at the point where it clashed with Lin Tian''s laser sword, it broke. His treasured sword broke so unexpectedly, leaving him in disbelief. Laser, concentrating powerful energy and using high temperatures to cut through objects, did not produce the metallic sound, but instead directly severed the treasured sword with its high temperature. The middle-aged warrior stared at the break in his sword, looking at the melted remnants dripping down, utterly shocked. He knew his sword wellexceptionally sharp, invincible, and after many years, it remained as sharp as ever. Yet, it had broken so abruptly upon contact with Lin Tian''s blade? "What''s going on?" the middle-aged warrior, somewhat dumbfounded, stopped his attack on Lin Tian and just wanted to ask him how he did it. "Come, get closer to me, and I''ll tell you," Lin Tian said. Unexpectedly, the middle-aged warrior indeed slowly approached Lin Tian, his face full of confusion, seemingly determined to find an answer. "What exactly is going on?" The middle-aged warrior hadn''t yet lost his rationality and stopped when he was two meters away from Lin Tian. "Go to the Underworld, King Yan will tell you. Now, I''m going to chop you to death." Lin Tian shouted, taking a quick stride forward, his hand gripping the laser sword, and struck at the middle-aged warrior. The middle-aged warrior was startled, instinctively using the broken sword to defend, only for it to be sliced through again by Lin Tian, leaving just a hilt. The middle-aged warrior, furious, discarded the hilt and shouted, "You brat, I''ll kill you!" "Wang Ying, help me!" Lin Tian yelled. Wang Ying, standing behind him, quickly switched his gun''s aim and fired a shot at the middle-aged warrior. The middle-aged warrior felt the bullet''s menace and swiftly dodged it. Lin Tian seized the opportunity and stepped forward rapidly, his laser sword thrusting straight at the middle-aged warrior. Having just dodged the bullet and still unsettled, Lin Tian''s laser sword was already in his face, and he desperately tried to dodge the vital points, but still, Lin Tian''s blade struck his left shoulder. The blade made contact with his shoulder, and Lin Tian smelled a strong scorched scent. The middle-aged warrior quickly moved aside, but his left shoulder was already charred, the wound bleeding profusely, and his entire arm was nearly severed by Lin Tian. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at his condition, Lin Tian felt pain, but he had not a shred of sympathy and struck with his sword at the middle-aged warrior again. The middle-aged warrior quickly dodged, yet he seemed still caught up in pondering what Lin Tian''s sword was made of and was half a beat slow, resulting in a slash across his belly, about ten centimeters long. The wound was charred and oozing bloodoh, the agony was unspeakable. Realizing he needed to run, or he might die here, protecting the scientists was no longer his concernhe could let go of protecting the scientists, but he had to save his own life. He turned and, clutching his wound, ran swiftly. "Wang Ying!" Lin Tian called out, and Wang Ying, understanding the cue, fired another bullet. "Damn it!" the middle-aged warrior cursed, quickly dodged the bullet, but it slowed him down. Lin Tian activated his Neural Response Speed Ability and quickly caught up to him from behind. He felt a cool breeze on his back and instinctively turned his head, but before he could look back fully, Lin Tian had thrust the laser sword into his neck. "You...!" the middle-aged warrior pointed at Lin Tian, eyes full of resentment, seemingly wanting to say something, but ultimately, he said nothing. A powerful Mirror Breaking warrior died due to his curiosity. Had he focused on fighting instead of wondering what Lin Tian''s laser sword was made of, even with Lin Tian and Wang Ying teaming up, they would have had a hard time killing him. Curiosity killed the cat! With his body falling to the ground, there was no one left to challenge Lin Tian. His wife, He Qianqian, was about to awaken. Having killed the middle-aged warrior, Lin Tian then helped Xiahou Qingyi eliminate two other nearly Mirror Breaking warriors. Shortly thereafter, they went to assist Li Chong, and three minutes later, the last Mirror Breaking warrior fell dead. Li Chong gazed at Lin Tian''s laser sword and said, "Tian, what kind of tool is this? It''s so powerful." Just as he was about to take a closer look, he discovered that Lin Tian''s laser sword suddenly disappeared from Lin Tian''s hand, leaving only the hilt. "Where''s the sword, big brother? Did you hide it from me?" Li Chong questioned. "This is a laser knife. A laser knife is formed by concentrating energy. When the energy is used up, the laser knife disappears too." "Oh." Lin Tian scratched his head, nodding in agreement, but it seemed like he didn''t quite understand what Li Chong was saying. "Sigh." Lin Tian sighed, thinking to himself that Nidhogg really should offer a course on studying these modern high-tech technologies. Not to master them, but at least to understand a bit and comprehend what others were talking about. Just at that moment, thunderous shouts of battle erupted from within the dense forest, followed by the sight of Hedan''s flag appearing before everyone''s eyes. "It''s Hedan! Hedan''s army is coming!" Jiang Hui shouted excitedly. Lin Tian''s face lit up with excitement, noticing that the first few thousand soldiers from Hedan, running at the forefront, were all equipped uniformly with US military gear. This proved that they had defeated the US forces and seized their equipment to use immediately. Lin Tian was very pleased. He finally had no worries left about his rear. He didn''t care about the outside battle; his only concern was to kill Hast. "You guys go kill those scientists. Leave Hast to me," Lin Tian said. Lin Tian walked straight into the tent where Hast was, and just as he entered, a knife came slashing towards him which he easily dodged. It turned out that a Mirror Breaking expert was lying in ambush inside the tent. After killing the Mirror Breaking expert, he shouted loudly, "Be careful, everyone. There''s a master ambushed inside the tent!" Apart from this Mirror Breaking expert and Hast, there was also a scientist wearing glasses in the tent, who was roasting a large rabbit with Hast. Seeing Lin Tian entering, Hast continued eating as if Lin Tian was air, but the scientist with glasses was terrified and began scooting backward. Lin Tian showed no mercy; his Flying Dagger flew out, killing the bespectacled scientist. He then approached Hast and found that Hast was still devouring a rabbit leg, seemingly unfazed by his arrival. Lin Tian crouched down and asked him, "Aren''t you afraid of me?" Chewing on the rabbit leg, Hast said, "What if I were afraid of you? If I say I''m scared, would you let me go?" "No." "There you go, so why should I be afraid of you?" Such a response left even someone like Lin Tian somewhat dumbfounded. Facing life and death, to remain so calm, he couldn''t help but admire that. Then, Hast pulled out a small knife and cut off another rabbit leg. "Here, try some of my cooking." Hast handed the rabbit leg to Lin Tian. Lin Tian took the rabbit leg, hesitated for a long while, and didn''t dare to eat it because he was afraid it was poisoned. Hast, seeing Lin Tian''s hesitation, said, "Don''t worry, I am just a doctor. I save people, not harm them." Hast''s expression was genuine, but since he was still the enemy, Lin Tian didn''t trust him. He drank a healing potion first as a precaution, and then took a big bite of the meat. "Mmm, delicious, flavorful." Lin Tian gave him a thumbs up. At that moment, Li Chong, Jiang Hui, Wang Ying, and Xiahou Qingyi all rushed in hurriedly. They had dealt with the scientists in the tent and wanted to meet up with Lin Tian. They hadn''t seen Lin Tian come out and initially thought he was ambushed and struggling in a fierce fight. To their surprise, Lin Tian was casually chatting and eating rabbit meat. Xiahou Qingyi was visibly displeased, thinking to herself that she had worried for nothing. "To think I worried for you! I really want to kick you to death." Li Chong said, "Brother Tian, what are you doing? Why are you eating? Just kill him so we can get going." "Exactly," Jiang Hui agreed with what Li Chong said. "Why waste words? Just kill him and let''s go." Jiang Hui took out a Flying Dagger, ready to kill Hast. Lin Tian quickly stopped him, saying, "What''s the rush? This guy is quite interesting. Besides, hasn''t the Hedan reinforcements arrived? The US army will definitely flee in defeat. We can stay here a little longer; no harm in that." Wang Ying didn''t say anything, his face full of incomprehension. He thought to himself that Brother Tian must have gone crazy. Hast continued eating the rabbit meat, showing no sign of fear. He said, "They are very agitated, but you''re alright. When the time comes to kill me, I hope you will do it yourself." Lin Tian nodded and asked, "I''m going to kill you, don''t you hate me for it?" "No," Hast put down the rabbit leg, wiped his mouth, and said, "People like me, we don''t end well anyway. Whoever kills me, it''s all the same to me." "I am a man with no ambitions. I only wished to live a quiet life, not seeking riches or fame, just hoping to live peacefully. But because I possessed the Healing System Ability, that wish was utterly dashed. I was captured by the government, deprived of freedom, unable to see my family, and used like a slave. I''ve had enough of such a life." "Ever since I discovered my ability, I have been the target of nineteen assassination attempts. So, I know, people like me can''t escape death. It''s better to die early and find peace sooner." "You killing me would be a form of release." "If there truly is a next life where I can choose my destiny, I only want to be the most ordinary, everyday person." "Come on, kill me, and release me!" Hast walked up to Lin Tian, spread his arms, closed his eyes, and waited for death. Chapter 517 - 489 Fair and Just "Come on, kill me, set me free!" Hast walked in front of Lin Tian, spread his arms, closed his eyes, and calmly waited for death. Hast was someone Lin Tian had to kill, but he didn''t rush to act, because Hast''s words had touched him. All he had wanted was to live a peaceful life, but because of his gifted superpower, he had been thrust into the spotlight and forced to live a life of fear and subservience. Lin Tian thought about himself and realized that without the "Taotie System," he would have just been an ordinary college student not subject to so many life and death trials. But on the other hand, without the "Taotie System," his life wouldn''t have been as exciting, nor would he have had his beloved wives, Wang Ying, Li Chong, and his other brothers, and Tianyi Pharma would have never been established. There was something good about being ordinary, and something good about being extraordinary. In any case, whether we are ordinary or not, we have to take solid steps forward. Lin Tian did not approve of Hast''s attitude of complaint. "I sympathize with you, I will grant you a quick death, and wish that you can be an ordinary person in your next life," Lin Tian said, quickly drawing his knife and ending Hast''s life in an instant, causing him no pain. "Taotie System, it''s up to you now," Lin Tian whispered. A great suction force came from the "Taotie System," and a faint green light emerged from Hast''s chestit was his Ability Source, upon which He Qianqian''s awakening entirely depended. After the Ability Source was absorbed by the "Taotie System," Lin Tian''s mission was deemed a complete success. Outside, Hedan had won a great victory, and the American troops fled in disgrace. Lin Tian and his team had killed all the scientists, fulfilling their promise to the King of Hedan. "Let''s go, let''s get back!" Lin Tian said. "Aren''t we going to see the King? We''ve helped him out big time; he''s definitely going to treat us," Li Chong said with a bit of gluttony. Lin Tian patted his shoulder and said, "After a great battle, the King has countless issues to deal with, he won''t have time to entertain us. Come on, let''s head back to Huaxia, I''ll treat you to a feast." "Good." Everyone nodded in agreement and headed back. After signaling Nidhogg, a plane arrived and they flew to the city area. The five had a feast and drank to their heart''s content, before casually checking into a hotel. The next day, Lin Tian, with Wang Ying and Jiang Hui, returned to Wu''an City, while Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong went back to Nidhogg. When Lin Tian''s feet touched the ground of Wu''an City, he couldn''t help but feel extremely excited; he hurried to the hospital, happily imagining He Qianqian bouncing around full of life, feeling elated. "Big wife, I''m here!" Lin Tian ran towards the hospital excitedly. But to his surprise, He Qianqian was not in the ward; it was empty. Lin Tian pushed the door open and muttered to himself, "Where''s Qianqian?" He was about to look for a nurse to inquire, but just as he reached the door, a teenager in a patient''s uniform and with a bandaged head came in. Lin Tian stared at him, puzzled, wondering who this person was and why he was in Qianqian''s ward. "Who are you!" the teenager asked first. "Who are you, how come you''re staying here?" Lin Tian asked back. "I''m a patient, who else would stay in a hospital for no reason?" the teenager said. "I''m asking you, where did the girl who was lying here before go?" "How should I know? As soon as I came into the hospital, I was put here. It''s you who should explain, who are you bursting into my room?" The teenager glanced through his cupboard as if checking for missing items after saying that. Lin Tian, anxious, hurried out to ask a nurse and only then did he learn that He Qianqian had been moved to another ward. In a regular ward on the second floor, Lin Tian saw He Qianqian. She was originally in a high-level ward, but was now in a common one; a room housing three people compared to the high-level ward was just like slums. A rage inexplicably rose in Lin Tian''s heart; he had paid the fees for her stay, even more than triple the amount. How could the hospital transfer He Qianqian to a common ward without his consent? He entered the room, approached He Qianqian''s bed and was relieved to see that her surroundings were still clean, as if someone had taken care of her. Normally, such common wards don''t have assigned nurses to care for the patients. Was it Bu Mengting and the others who had come? Otherwise, how could Qianqian''s surroundings be so clean? An old lady in the bed next door, taking care of her husband, looked curiously at Lin Tian and asked, "Is this your sister? What happened to her? I noticed she has been lying there since I came in yesterday. What''s wrong with her?" Lin Tian responded, "She''s not my sister; she''s my wife. She was in a car accident and is now in a coma, but she will wake up." The old lady gave Lin Tian a thumbs up, "Good young man, well done. Your wife is in a coma, and yet you haven''t abandoned her. You have a conscience." Although Lin Tian was quite upset, the old lady''s words made him feel a bit better. He looked at He Qianqian, stroked her head, and said, "See, the auntie says I have a conscience. When you wake up, you''ll have to treat me even better." Right at that moment, the door opened and a nurse came in. "Lin Tian, Mr. Lin?" The young nurse asked with some surprise. Lin Tian turned around and took a look at the young nurse. He remembered her; her name was Zhang Xue. When He Qianqian was staying in the high-level ward, two nurses were assigned to her care, and Zhang Xue was one of them. "Are you Zhang Xue?" Lin Tian wanted to make sure. "Yes, I''m Zhang Xue. I was in charge of looking after Qianqian," she confirmed. Lin Tian felt a surge of relief. He had been worried about not being able to find someone to explain what was going on. Zhang Xue was just the person he needed. He asked, "What''s going on here, is my money not enough? Why was Qianqian moved to a regular ward?" Zhang Xue shook her head and said, "You still have a balance left, enough to cover a year''s stay with no issues. But, you might not know, a few days ago, the old director and several attending physicians were arrested for corruption. The new director is ruthless. He not only laid off a large number of staff but also said...!" Zhang Xue stopped mid-sentence, glancing at He Qianqian and not daring to continue. "Hurry up and say it, I want the truth," Lin Tian urged. "The director said... he said that Qianqian had become a vegetable and would never wake up again. There is only limited space in the high-level wards, which are meant for patients with serious injuries or illnesses. He said that Qianqian staying in a high-level ward was a waste of resources, so they...!" Limited high-level wards? This was obviously just an excuse, wasn''t it? The wards were expensive, and in such a large hospital, could it really be that all the wealthy patients were admitted at the same time? And that middle school student staying in He Qianqian''s previous room didn''t seem to have any serious injuries. Except for the bandage around his head, he looked no different from any other person. If he could stay in a high-level ward, why couldn''t He Qianqian? There must be something fishy going on. Lin Tian asked again, "What about you? The new director couldn''t have been so kind as to specifically arrange for you to take care of Qianqian." Zhang Xue replied, "Previously, you gave some benefits and asked me to take good care of Qianqian. Seeing that she was alone here with no one to care for her, I would come here in my spare time to help wash her body and clean her clothes." Lin Tian was touched after hearing this. Zhang Xue was honest and kind; she understood gratitude and reciprocated it. She was a good girl who was grateful to He Qianqian and thus to Lin Tian as well. He asked, "How many days has Qianqian been in the regular ward?" "Three days." Lin Tian said, "Come, take me to your director. I want justice for Qianqian." Zhang Xue led Lin Tian to the director''s office. Out of politeness, Zhang Xue wanted to knock, but Lin Tian wasn''t in the mood for pleasantries and kicked open the door to the director''s office. The director was in the middle of a meeting with about a dozen people. The door being kicked open by Lin Tian took them all by surprise. The director with glasses up front said, "Who are you? Don''t you know that you should knock before entering? What''s with the youth nowadays, having no manners at all?" The director looked pedantic, like the sort of person who can''t mind his own business, who kicks every tree he sees, and who likes to throw his weight around because of his age. Lin Tian cut to the chase, "I am a family member of He Qianqian. I want to know, even though I''ve paid enough, why did you move the patient from the high-level ward to a regular one? Did you get our family''s approval to do this?" "He Qianqian, who is He Qianqian?" The director whispered to a female assistant beside him. The assistant quietly informed him, and the director remembered. He said righteously, "Young man, here''s the thing, I''ve just taken over this hospital, and the one thing I detest the most in my life is relying on connections and backdoors. That person named He Qianqian is in a vegetative state, and the chances of her waking up are very slim. Where she stays doesn''t really matter." "What did you say?" Lin Tian''s eyes widened furiously, and his fists clenched tightly, making a grating noise. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the people around shook their heads, thinking that the director was really poor at communicating. Telling a patient''s family member that the patient will never wake up again, although true, shouldn''t be stated so bluntly. It was too hurtful. The director realized he misspoke and tried to explain, "It''s like this, the high-level wards are meant for those with serious injuries and who are seriously ill and in need. That He Qianqian doesn''t need to stay in the high-level ward, and our hospital''s resources are limited. There are not many high-level wards, so we had to temporarily move her out." Lin Tian challenged again, "In that high-level ward now, there is a young man who only has a bandage around his head, and he appears to be quite active. Tell me, does he qualify as seriously injured or ill?" As soon as he finished speaking, those surrounding the director looked down and exchanged glances, all wearing awkward expressions on their faces. The director also felt embarrassed but then retorted with condescension, "Young man, what is the meaning of questioning me this way? Throughout my life, I''ve been fair and just in how I conduct business, never playing favorites. Otherwise, how could I have become the director of such a large hospital?" He had barely finished speaking when a voice suddenly rang out. "Dad." Lin Tian turned around and saw that it was the middle school student who had been staying in He Qianqian''s hospital room. Chapter 518 - 490 He Qianqian Woke Up ``` "Dad!" Lin Tian turned his head and saw the junior high school student who was staying in He Qianqian''s hospital room. He called "Dad," but who was he addressing as "Dad"? Lin Tian looked at the people around him, everyone else''s heads were bowed, except for the hospital director''s. The junior high school student turned out to be the hospital director''s son. The student said, "Dad, it''s too hot in my room, get someone to install an air conditioner for me." At this point, the others bowed their heads even lower. The director, red-faced and embarrassed, stepped forward and said, "Son, go back first, don''t you see Dad is discussing work? We''ll talk about whatever you need after I get off work." The student persisted, "Dad, didn''t you say you have the final say in this hospital? Installing an air conditioner for me is just a matter of your word, isn''t it?" The director''s face grew redder as he said, "Okay, son, go back first, and I''ll have someone install it in a bit." The student finally backed down after the director agreed. All of their conversation had fallen on Lin Tian''s ears, and even he found it amusing. Just moments ago, the director was boldly preaching fairness and justice, expressing disdain for connections and backdoor dealings. And what were they doing just now? Lin Tian had been wondering how a lively junior high school student had managed to be admitted to a high-level ward. It turned out his dad is the director. The director, his face still flushed, dared not look at Lin Tian, and the others, heads still lowered, seemed unsure how to proceed. Lin Tian stepped forward and confronted, "The room your son is staying in is the same one He Qianqian was in. May I ask what illness your son has that qualifies him for a high-level ward?" "Uh... uh, a concussion," the director said awkwardly. "Concussion, didn''t you say that high-level wards are reserved for serious injuries and illnesses? Is a concussion considered a serious injury or a serious illness?" If there were a crack in the ground at that moment, the director would have surely crawled into it, but alas, there was none. He spoke with difficulty, "Serious injury, he fell quite badly." "No matter how severe a concussion is, it''s still a concussion. Could your son''s condition be more serious than He Qianqian''s? You repeatedly claim fairness and justice, expressing your annoyance with connections and back doors. Don''t you feel ashamed when you say those words? If it weren''t for your influence, could your son have been admitted to a high-level ward for such a minor concussion?" Lin Tian said angrily. The director, unable to refute, could only signal his subordinates to send Lin Tian away. A doctor quickly stepped forward, shouting, "Security, security, there is a disturbance here, get him out of here." Four security guards charged in, heading straight for Lin Tian. Lin Tian took out four flying daggers and shot them backward, causing all four security guards'' caps to fall off. All four security guards gasped in shock. The feeling of a blade whisking past their scalps was unforgettable. "If you don''t want to die, then scram," Lin Tian commanded. The four security guards turned and ran, abandoning their duties and responsibilties, realizing nothing was more important than their lives. The director became even more embarrassed, with nothing to say; he gestured to a doctor. After Lin Tian shot down the caps of the four security guards with his flying daggers, the doctors were afraid of Lin Tian, but they still relied on the director to make a living. They could not ignore the director''s orders. Forcing himself to speak, the doctor said, "He Qianqian''s brain cells have severely died off, and it''s already a miracle she''s still alive. Waking up is simply impossible. We moved her to a general ward for your benefit, as there is a significant price difference between a general and a high-level ward." "Right," another doctor joined in, "We also meant well, and according to regulations, the high-level wards are reserved for patients with severe injuries or illnesses. You have to understand us." Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Right...!" The other doctors joined in agreement. Lin Tian laughed and questioned again, "Severe injury or illness? Does a concussion count as severe? The director''s son is a person, and so is my wife He Qianqian. Isn''t she a person too?" "He Qianqian is already a vegetable, unconscious; it doesn''t matter where she stays. Why are you being so stubborn!" another doctor retorted. "Dad, what are you doing? Why haven''t you installed the air conditioner yet?" The junior high student entered again, his face full of complaints. "Dad''s discussing matters, we''ll install the air conditioner tomorrow," replied the director, now also losing his patience and not in the mood to cater to his son. Unhappy with not being able to get the air conditioner installed, the student didn''t dare to question his father, but instead turned his anger towards Lin Tian, "It''s because you''re chatting with my dad. How long are you going to keep talking? Can''t you talk tomorrow? I need my dad to install an air conditioner for me." Lin Tian said, "Do you realize how lucky you are to be staying in a high-level ward, and you even dare to request an air conditioner? Do you think the hospital is your home?" "My dad is the director, what he says goes in this hospital. If I want an air conditioner, I''ll have one. My dad doesn''t control me, what right do you have to?" the student said proudly, as if his father being the director was something extraordinary. Lin Tian asked, "So your dad being the director is a big deal?" "Yeah, all our relatives envy my dad. We live in a big house, drive a big car. When festivals come around, they all visit our house and give me red envelopes," the student boasted. At those words, the director''s face turned green. It wasn''t just about red envelopes; it was bribery. ``` Lin Tian smiled and said, "You take such pride in your dad being the dean. Well, now I''ll tell you, your father is no longer the dean, and what''s more, he''s a criminal. Will you still feel proud?" The dean was somewhat irritated and said, "I''ve been running this hospital smoothly, how can I suddenly not be the dean anymore? What gives you the right to call me a criminal? You slander me in front of my son, what exactly is your purpose?" Lin Tian said, "I suddenly had an idea, I want to buy this hospital. The first thing I''ll do after buying it is to fire you, and then I''ll use legal means to investigate the bribes you''ve taken over the years. Whether you are a criminal, that is for the law to decide." The dean scoffed, "You''re young, but you''re not short on big talk. This huge hospital is worth at least thirty-five billion, and you want to buy it? Who do you think you are?" Everyone looked at Lin Tian with disdain, treating him like a madman. Anyone who openly talks about buying a hospital for over thirty billion must be insane. "I am Lin Tian," Lin Tian declared proudly. The crowd discussed among themselves in whispers. "Lin Tian, which Lin Tian?" "Is it that Lin Tian?" "The founder of Tianyi Pharma, Lin Tian, the influential figure in Wu''an City." As soon as the words "founder of Tianyi Pharma" were mentioned, the dean was dumbfounded. The renown of Lin Tian was known to all in Wu''an City. If it was truly Lin Tian, they believed he could produce not just thirty-five billion, but even three hundred and fifty billion. "You... are you that Lin Tian?" the dean asked with a trembling heart. "Yes, I am the founder of Tianyi Pharma, Lin Tian." Then, Lin Tian took out a bank card, threw it onto the dean''s desk, and said, "There are forty billion and ten million in this card. I offer five billion more to buy this hospital. I believe the shareholders will sell it to me. The remaining ten million goes to whoever first reports to the police and finds evidence of the dean taking bribes." After a brief silence, a male doctor was the first to snap out of it, sprinting forward, grabbing the bank card, and yelling, "I''m reporting it, he took a hundred thousand from me just to let me work as a doctor." As soon as he finished shouting, another doctor snatched the bank card away, "He took a full hundred and fifty thousand from me, and I have evidence." "I also have." "I have evidence." "I''m reporting it." ...,... The reward of ten million drove them mad, they fought and snatched at each other, desperate for the ten million, with no regards left for anything else. Meanwhile, the dean stood by, petrified, wishing he could just die. Having punished the dean, serving as retribution for He Qianqian, Lin Tian then went to He Qianqian''s ward. Looking at He Qianqian lying on the bed, Lin Tian said to the "Taotie System," "It''s up to you now." A green Healing System Ability Source flew out of the "Taotie System." Within the green Healing System Ability Source, an endless vitality thrived, and a withered flower at the bedside surprisingly revived to vibrant life upon contact with it. Seeing even the flower come back to life, Lin Tian was overjoyed. He believed that He Qianqian would certainly wake up. The green Healing System Ability Source quickly rushed into He Qianqian''s body, and the next moment, her entire body was enveloped in green light, her complexion turned rosy, and her breathing evened out. "Lin... Lin Tian...!" In a daze, He Qianqian muttered the slurred words. There was a voice, and Lin Tian was ecstatic. He hurried over, grabbed He Qianqian''s hand, and said, "My dear wife, I am here. Open your eyes and look at me." Slowly, her eyelids fluttered, and then a pair of lovely eyes opened. "Lin Tian... really... is it really you? I''m still alive, still able to see you...!" He Qianqian said with difficulty. "It''s me, truly me. You''re my beloved wife; how could I bear to let you die?" an excited Lin Tian said. After hearing this, He Qianqian gave a reassured smile, nodded with great effort, and said, "I can''t bear to leave you either." As she spoke, two lines of tears rolled down her face. Zhang Xue, who was standing by, moved by the deep love between Lin Tian and He Qianqian, also started to cry. Seeing Zhang Xue, He Qianqian told Lin Tian, "She took care of me while I was ill, and she did it very well. Please thank her for me." "Thank you, Zhang Xue. You are kind-hearted and responsible. From now on, you''ll be the dean of this hospital," Lin Tian said. "Wha... what? I''m the dean? I, I, I...!" Zhang Xue stammered, too excited to speak clearly. Lin Tian interjected, "You are personally appointed by me. My judgment is never wrong. Tomorrow, go to Tianyi Pharma and see Shen Mengyi to go through the formalities. Then you can officially take up your post." "It''s impossible, I''m just a nurse, I don''t have the ability to be a dean," Zhang Xue quickly refused. "Zhang Xue, just listen to him. You''re so kind and responsible, you will make a great dean," He Qianqian also persuaded. Chapter 519 - 491 Turning the Clouds and Raining Under the strong persuasion of Lin Tian and He Qianqian, Zhang Xue was forcibly promoted to the position of hospital director. Zhang Xue seemed a bit dazed and initially found it hard to accept the reality. She was just a junior nurse who, with a few years'' experience, could at most become a head nurse. Suddenly being made the director of such a large hospital, she felt as though she was dreaming. Lin Tian chose her to be the director of this hospital because he valued her kindness and sense of responsibility. Most importantly, she had taken care of He Qianqian, who was of utmost importance in Lin Tian''s life. Zhang Xue had cared for He Qianqian during her most vulnerable time. Not to mention making her a director, even giving her the entire hospital was something Lin Tian was more than willing to do. Money, after all, is just money and could never replace a loved one''s position in his heart. Zhang Xue, feeling a bit lightheaded, left the ward. Before leaving, she pinched her cheek to confirm the pain. Realizing it was true, she left happily. "Lin Tian, help me sit up please!" He Qianqian said. Lin Tian supported He Qianqian''s back and cradled her head, gently helping her to sit up. He Qianqian said, "You must have suffered a lot to save me!" "It''s my fault you ended up like this. No matter how much I suffer, I''m willing to endure it," Lin Tian sincerely replied. "Silly, how can you say such things?" He Qianqian stroked Lin Tian''s cheek, "Since I chose you, no matter how much I suffer, I''m willing. I just want you to be well. No matter what happens to me, remember, never risk your life for me, okay?" Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No." Lin Tian firmly refused, sounding quite disappointing, "You''re my wife. No matter what sacrifices I have to make, I want you to be well. That''s my promise to you, the duty of a husband to his wife." "Silly, why won''t you listen," He Qianqian punched Lin Tian lightly, though her face was filled with happiness. "I''m hungry, go buy me something to eat!" He Qianqian spoke. "What would you like to eat?" "Something light, millet porridge." "Okay, I''ll be quick." By the evening, He Qianqian had recovered to a normal human constitution. Lin Tian had her discharged from the hospital and held a banquet for her at Bu Mengting''s western restaurant to welcome her back and clear away the dust of the past. During her unconscious state, Lin Tian had met quite a few people. He introduced them one by one, "This is Chen Lihui, head of research at Tianyi Pharma, this is Wang Ying, Jiang Hui, responsible for the security at Tianyi Pharma. Thanks to them, you were saved. I have a few other good comrades, but they couldn''t make it due to other engagements. They struggled on the brink of life and death to save you. When we meet them, you must thank them properly." Then, the whole group raised their glasses, shouting towards He Qianqian, "Welcome back, sister-in-law, congratulations on your safe return!" Everyone was very happy, and Lin Tian had the restaurant bring out all the fine wines, no one leaving until they were drunk. Drinking till the early morning, Lin Tian was completely drunk. When he woke up, his head was buzzing, and his body was sore, feeling like he''d been through the epic long march of the Red Army. He opened his eyes only to discover, lying beside him were two fair-skinned bodieson the left, his main wife He Qianqian, and on the right, his concubine Bu Mengting. Just as he opened his eyes, he saw Lin Tian grinning in pain. He Qianqian innocently asked, "What''s wrong?" He Qianqian playfully stuck out her tongue, "Okay, okay, I was wrong. I''ll be gentler next time." Just as Lin Tian had spoken, his face contorted again as he sighed heavily. "What''s wrong now?" He Qianqian asked anxiously. Meanwhile, Bu Mengting was still fast asleep, her actions completely subconscious. Previously, when Bu Mengting and Lin Tian slept together, she didn''t have this habit. How come now with He Qianqian there, Bu Mengting had developed such an undesirable behavior? If this continues, Lin Tian''s brothers would surely be abused to death by them. Lin Tian stared at He Qianqian and demanded, "Tell me, did you teach her this trick?" "Still saying it wasn''t you who taught her. You''ve caused me pain, I must punish you now," He Qianqian replied. Like a fierce tiger pouncing on a wolf, Lin Tian skillfully pinned He Qianqian underneath him. "I was wrong, so wrong," He Qianqian slapped Lin Tian''s chest repeatedly, pleading for mercy. "Being wrong still merits punishment." Following this, irregular vibrating noises came from the big bed. The noise was loud, and so was He Qianqian''s voice, enough to wake the sleeping Bu Mengting. "Sister, what shall we eat for lunch?" "Let''s go for Western food!" "After eating, shall we go shopping?" "Yes, perfect. I''ve had my eye on a dress these past few days. Let''s buy it later." "But we don''t have money," "No worries, he does," He Qianqian pointed at Lin Tian. Chapter 520 - 492 Thousand Lingzhi "But we two don''t have any money, and buying things requires money," Bu Mengting said helplessly. He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a mischievous smile and said, "No worries, he has some." He Qianqian held up Lin Tian''s chin with both hands and asked, "Where''s your bank card?" "In my pocket," Lin Tian said with difficulty, the effort seemed harder than running a hundred miles. "Found it, this one," Bu Mengting said, holding a bank card. He Qianqian then asked, "What''s the PIN?" "Your birthday," Lin Tian replied. He Qianqian nodded in satisfaction and gently placed Lin Tian on the bed. Bu Mengting got jealous, grabbed Lin Tian''s ear, and demanded, "Why didn''t you set it to my birthday?" Lin Tian grimaced in pain and somehow produced another card, saying, "This is your bank card, the secret is your birthday." Bu Mengting took the bank card with satisfaction and said, "That''s more like it." With one bank card each, they finally let go of Lin Tian and left him behind, not caring anymore. Before leaving, He Qianqian even patted Lin Tian''s back and said, "Take good care of yourself. If you can''t keep up when we get back, just see how I''ll deal with you." "Exactly, exactly," Bu Mengting chimed in enthusiastically on the side. The two women left hand in hand, having drained Lin Tian physically and financially, and even threatened him just now. Lin Tian felt that his life was so tough, battling through countless challenges, yet he was helpless against his two women. By four o''clock in the afternoon, He Qianqian and Bu Mengting returned from their joyful shopping spree, having bought clothes and bags, and both were in great spirits. Normally, Bu Mengting was a good girl, a pure schoolgirl, but under He Qianqian''s influence, who carried herself as a mature and elegant lady, Bu Mengting was also developing in that direction, yet Lin Tian did not stop her, as he preferred the mature type. Unexpectedly for Lin Tian, his two women each bought a uniform; Bu Mengting bought a nurse''s outfit, and He Qianqian bought a flight attendant''s uniform. A few days of passion later, things returned to normal. Bu Mengting continued to accompany Shen Mengyi to the company for work, while He Qianqian, lying in Lin Tian''s arms, suggested, "After what happened this time, I feel like I''ve been to the Ghost Gate, and I''m missing home now, thinking of my parents and my brother. Would you come with me to visit them?" "To meet my parents-in-law and my brother-in-law," Lin Tian said playfully. "Be serious, I''m talking about something important!" He Qianqian punched Lin Tian lightly. Lin Tian smiled and held He Qianqian close, "Okay, I''ll listen to my big wife, after all, you are my big wife." The He family lived in a rural area of Yunhai City, which is relatively more backward compared to Wu''an City and is about a thousand miles away from Wu''an City. Seeing that He Qianqian was planning to stay in her hometown for a while, Lin Tian first went to inform Shen Mengyi, then accompanied He Qianqian back to her hometown. Shen Mengyi had completely transformed in demeanor since she became the CEO of Tianyi Pharma. Previously, she had been like any other female college studentsomewhat indecisivebut now, she was assertive and decisive. Lin Tian, as before, arrived at the entrance to Shen Mengyi''s office and pushed the door open without knocking. Engrossed in her paperwork, Shen Mengyi didn''t even look up as she said, "Why would you enter without knocking? Is that the quality of an employee?" The remark left Lin Tian stunned, and he hadn''t expected to find that just a few days without seeing Shen Mengyi had turned her into a domineering female CEO. Shen Mengyi looked up, intending to continue her reprimand, and only then did she realize the visitor was Lin Tian. Shen Mengyi''s attitude changed quickly, from that of a domineering CEO to a docile girl. "Lin Tian, it''s you! I wondered who dared to enter without knocking. Come here, please, have a seat." Shen Mengyi hurriedly moved a stool for Lin Tian and also poured him a glass of water. Lin Tian felt secretly relieved that Shen Mengyi was still the docile girl in front of him. If she had fully taken on the domineering CEO persona, Lin Tian wouldn''t have known how to converse with her. He asked, "Where is Mengting? Isn''t she your assistant? Why isn''t she by your side?" "Oh, Mengting has gone to negotiate a contract. She won''t be back until this afternoon." "Mengting is negotiating contracts on her own now?" Lin Tian exclaimed. "Don''t underestimate Mengting. That girl is cunning and catches on quickly. She''s definitely going to secure this contract today." sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "How about you? Are you finding the work smooth, or is it exhausting? Take some rest when you are tired, your health is the most important." Shen Mengyi pouted, saying, "Easy for you to say, not having to do the hard work. With a company this size, there''s so much to handle every dayhow can I rest?" Lin Tian touched Shen Mengyi''s cheek, saying, "You are so tired now, do you regret it? It was my suggestion; otherwise, you wouldn''t have come to be my CEO." "I don''t regret it. Actually, I have good news for you. Tianyi Pharma has already merged with my father''s company. My father is handing over the family business to me step by step. I''ve allocated five billion in assets to support our Shen Family. My father is feverishly buying properties in Tianchuan City, slowly undermining the Wang Family''s assets. It won''t be long before my father can drive the Wang Family out of Tianchuan City." "I don''t regret it at all now. In fact, I should thank you for enabling the Shen Family to escape the Wang Family''s clutches and gain the strength to bring them down. That Wang Zhenchuan nearly harmed me once, and I definitely won''t let him off lightly." "Hmm, the Wang Family must be destroyed. If you need my help, just ask," Lin Tian said. "No need, I can handle my own revenge," Shen Mengyi stated with commanding authority. Following that, two company employees arrived to report on business matters to Shen Mengyi. Seeing that Shen Mengyi was quite busy, Lin Tian said, "I am going back to the countryside with He Qianqian for a few days. Her hometown is in Yunhai City. If you have anything, just call me." "Hold on a second," Shen Mengyi stopped Lin Tian, saying, "One of the main ingredients of our healing potion is the Lingzhi mushroom, which is extremely rare and grows under harsh conditions. Worldwide, only Yunhai can produce the Lingzhi mushrooms with the best medicinal effects." "While you''re in Yunhai, do some work too. Talk to the seller of the Lingzhi mushrooms. We can buy in bulk directly from them, bypassing the middlemen, which could save our company a significant amount of money. I was going to send someone else to negotiate, but since you are going, you might as well do it." Chapter 521 - 493 Old Lover "When you go to Yunhai, talk to the seller directly; we can buy from them instead of going through middlemen, and save a decent amount for the company," Shen Mengyi said. Lin Tian was really reluctant. He had planned to spend some quality time with his wife, but now he had to contact the seller. But what could he do? After all, it was his own company, and seeing Shen Mengyi working so hard, Lin Tian couldn''t bring himself to refuse. "All right, I got it." Lin Tian agreed and left Shen Mengyi''s office to find He Qianqian. He Qianqian took out two plane tickets, giggling, "I''ve already bought the tickets. They''re for eleven noon, and we still have two hours. We can rest here for a bit." "Rest? No way!" Lin Tian grabbed He Qianqian and they left, "Let''s use this time to buy some gifts for my father-in-law and brother-in-law. It''s my first visit, and I need to make a good impression." Lin Tian dragged He Qianqian outside. "Stop it, you know how to work things out. Be gentle, walk slower." "Big wife, what do my father-in-law and mother-in-law like?" Lin Tian asked. "My parents are simple farmers. They don''t have any specific hobbies. Maybe you could buy some ginseng for my father to soak in liquor and some health supplements for my mother." "And what does my brother-in-law like?" "My brother''s biggest wish is to have a wife. Can you buy him a wife?" He Qianqian furrowed her brow. "That... well, finding a wife is something he has to do himself. How about this? One day I''ll bring your brother to the company, and he can meet all our employees. If he likes someone, we could set them up. How does that sound?" "Hmm, good idea." "As the proverb goes, a new son-in-law must first win over his brother-in-law. Finding a wife for my brother-in-law is a big deal; she has to be as beautiful as my big wife." He Qianqian burst into joyous laughter. Lin Tian changed his tone, "Ah, my big wife is so uniquely beautiful, it will be tough to find someone as gorgeous as you for my brother-in-law. It''s truly difficult, near impossible to find." Lin Tian was constantly praising He Qianqian''s beauty, making her somewhat embarrassed. She quickly told him to stop talking. , . By twelve, Lin Tian and He Qianqian had set foot on Yunhai''s territory. Yunhai City is the largest city in the world but has a small population because three-quarters of it is continuous mountain ranges and forests. The unique geographical location creates the perfect conditions for Lingzhi to grow. From a distance, it''s lush green, the scenery magnificent, the plants charming, but close up, it''s not that great. Because the forest and mountain regions are vast, they greatly limit the development of Yunhai City. Other than abundance of trees and mountains, there isn''t much else. It''s relatively underdeveloped compared to other provinces and cities. Getting off the plane was just the first step. Afterward, they took a train to the county town, then a bus to a small town, and finally walked to the village. The road was bumpy and winding. He Qianqian''s new high heels were ruined, forcing her to switch to sneakers to continue the walk. Standing at the entrance of the village, they discovered the small village was home to merely a hundred families, with houses all constructed with standard tiles, not a single small western-style building in sight. "I haven''t been to such a small mountain village in a long time," Lin Tian stretched his arms, seemingly embracing the forest. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I grew up here. Do you think I''m just a country girl and despise me for that?" He Qianqian tugged at Lin Tian''s ear as she asked, but her face showed no worry, as if she already knew his answer. "Ouch, ouch, lighter," Lin Tian quickly pleaded for mercy, covering his ears. He Qianqian let go of Lin Tian''s ear, and he immediately kissed her, "I think this place is pretty goodclear mountains, wise spirits, fresh air, and no disturbance from car exhaust or smog. If it were up to me, I''d love to settle down here in my later years." "You''re such a sweet-talker," He Qianqian chided with a smile. "Not at all, I''m just stating the facts. The land here nourishes people. Otherwise, how could my big wife be so beautiful?" "There you go, not being serious again." "Let''s go, I''ll take you to meet my parents. When you see them, be serious, don''t be grinning all the time and most importantly, stop taking advantage of me and trying to cop a feel. My parents are quite conservative; they don''t like flippant guys." No sooner had He Qianqian finished speaking than Lin Tian''s hands had grabbed her chest, pinching it hard. "Stop it." He Qianqian quickly broke free, punched Lin Tian forcefully, and shouted, "I told you not to take advantage, and you''re not listening again." Lin Tian smirked, "Isn''t it because we haven''t met your parents yet? Once we do, I wouldn''t dare take advantage. I might as well while I still can." "That''s still no excuse. You better behave yourself. If you behave well, I''ll listen to you when we get back. If not, I won''t bother with you anymore, and I''ll take my little sister away too. What will you do then?" He Qianqian said provocatively, purposely sticking out her chest. This was a blatant threat, and Lin Tian feared this tactic the most. He quickly snapped to attention and said, "Yes, ma''am!" He Qianqian watched Lin Tian''s reaction and burst out laughing, then joyfully took his hand and they walked further inside. Just as they had entered the village, a BMW sped past them and then they heard a harsh screeching of brakes as the car stopped and slowly reversed. The BMW pulled up beside He Qianqian, the window rolled down, and the passenger seat revealed a woman wearing heavy makeup. The flashy woman had an explosive hairstyle, wore extremely short clothing that was scant both at the top and bottom, showing off her cleavage and long legs a clear attempt at seduction. It had to be said, the flashy woman was indeed beautiful, especially in such a small mountain village where she would definitely be considered one of the most attractive women, though the style was a bit too exaggerated suitable more for a big city nightclub rather than the traditional values of a small village. "He Qianqian, is that you? I haven''t seen you for years. How have you been? I heard you went to the big city. With your looks, you must be doing quite well, aren''t you?" the flashy woman said, somewhat provocatively. Especially that last remark, what did she mean by that? Did she think He Qianqian could only live off her looks outside? What did she consider He Qianqian to be, a prostitute? He Qianqian, visibly displeased, coldly said, "Zhang Li." "Wow, He Qianqian, so you do remember me. I''m truly honored. He Qianqian from the big city still remembers my name. I thought you had forgotten me and our classmates!" Zhang Li said sarcastically. "That''s not going to happen; I would never forget you," He Qianqian frankly said, clearly expressing her disdain for Zhang Li. Then, Zhang Li turned her gaze on Lin Tian. She looked him up and down and found that he looked okay but was dressed rather shabbily, probably not wearing anything as expensive as the purse she was holding. Judging people by their clothes? Big mistake. Lin Tian''s net worth was more than a hundred billion now, but he didn''t care about dressing up, he had no particular demands for clothes as long as they were decent and modest. Thinking Lin Tian was very poor, Zhang Li felt very smug and sneered, "Qianqian, is this your boyfriend? What does your boyfriend do? He looks handsome enough, but his clothes are so shabby. How can he dress like this when he''s meeting your parents for the first time? Does he not care about you, or is it that he has no money?" Lin Tian was getting angry and wanted to teach this woman a lesson, but He Qianqian stopped him, seeming not to want to cause a scene. He Qianqian said, "What my boyfriend does is none of your business. Neither is what he wears, as long as I like it. Please step aside." "What''s the rush?" Instead of stepping aside, Zhang Li stepped out of the car, emitting a pungent perfume smell that almost made Lin Tian vomit. He couldn''t even begin to imagine the pressure on one''s nose if one had to sleep with a woman like that. "Old classmates rarely meet; let''s chat a bit more. I''ve always told you, what''s so good about the big city? Housing is a problem, expenses are high, and you just earn that little fixed salary every month." "Look at our Shi Tian; he wasn''t great in school, but over the past few years, he has contracted several mountains and is now earning a few million a year, far better than what you earn in the big city." Zhang Li was still rambling on when a bald man climbed out from the driver''s seat, the very Shi Tian mentioned by Zhang Li. "Qianqian, it''s been years since we last saw each other, and you''ve grown even more attractive. Have you missed your elder brother these years? You never even call me. Come sit at my house later, chat with your elder brother about what''s been happening in your life, if you need any help just ask, and I''ll surely assist." As Shi Tian spoke, his eyes continually swept over He Qianqian''s body, his eyeballs nearly popping out whenever they roamed to her more prominent features, making no attempt to hide his greedy and lecherous gaze. "You Shi Lao Er, I''m right here and you''re already flirting with your old flame. If I were to leave, wouldn''t you turn the sky upside down?" Zhang Li, green with jealousy, yelled furiously, pounding Shi Tian''s chest heavily. "You ugly hag, so I can''t even speak to another woman without you freakin'' out? Come home with me and see how I deal with you." Shi Tian seized Zhang Li by the collar and shoved her back into the car. It appeared that Zhang Li''s status wasn''t too high, either. Lin Tian couldn''t understand what Zhang Li had to strut about in front of He Qianqian! As Shi Tian got in the car, completely oblivious to Lin Tian''s status, he cheekily said to He Qianqian, "Qianqian, I''ll go home first. If you''re free tonight, swing by my place; I''ll be waiting for you." "I won''t come," He Qianqian shot Shi Tian a disdainful glance, her face full of reluctance. Chapter 522 - 494 Brother-in-law "I won''t go," He Qianqian glared at Shi Tian, her face clearly spelling out four characters. I! Won''t! Go! Shi Tian, facing rejection by He Qianqian, showed an awkward expression and pointed at her, saying, "Fine, you still look down on me. Just wait, I''ll make you talk later." Shi Tian slammed the car door harshly and stepped on the gas. The car seemed to fly off into the distance, stirring up a cloud of dust that made Lin Tian choke. "This guy has impure intentions toward you. From his tone, he might cause you trouble," Lin Tian said, watching the car''s departing silhouette. With a helpless expression and a face full of annoyance, He Qianqian spoke, "This Shi Tian, he was my high school classmate, just like Zhang Li. Back in high school, Zhang Li liked Shi Tian, and Shi Tian liked me. So Zhang Li always troubled me. I rejected Shi Tian, and later, he became a lackey for others, got involved in managing two hills, and made some money. Since then, he has incessantly bothered me." "He has some underlings. We are a family of honest people who can''t compete with him. Having no choice, I transferred to Wu''an City to escape from his harassment. To avoid him, I haven''t been home for more than a year. I spent the Lunar New Year alone." "I see," Lin Tian murmured with a gloomy expression. But just then, the scene changed, Lin Tian jokingly hugged He Qianqian''s waist and said, "Based on what you''re saying, I should actually thank this Shi Tian." He Qianqian gritted her teeth and fiercely pinched Lin Tian''s waist, shouting, "He bullied your wife like that, and you won''t beat him up yet you dare to thank him?" Lin Tian hurriedly explained, "If he hadn''t troubled you, you wouldn''t have gone to Wu''an City. If you hadn''t gone there, how could you have met me?" "Smooth talker," He Qianqian retorted. They continued chatting as they walked further inside. It was the middle of a hot day, and they saw no one else around. Arriving at an unassuming courtyard, He Qianqian called out happily, "Dad, Mom, little brother, I''m back!" A middle-aged woman quickly emerged from the house. Seeing He Qianqian, she ran to her side with joy. "Qianqian, is that really you? Why did you come back? Didn''t I tell you not to return? That guy Shi Tian is getting richer and expanding his business. If he finds out you''re back, he''ll definitely come to harass you again," she said. This middle-aged woman, Xu Cuiping, saw He Qianqian and felt a mix of joy and worry, afraid that Shi Tian might trouble her daughter again. He Qianqian, not wanting to worry her mother, did not tell her that Shi Tian had already encountered her. Next, Xu Liping''s gaze fixed on Lin Tian, examining him from head to toe, which made Lin Tian''s skin crawl. He Qianqian quickly introduced, "Mom, this is my boyfriend, Lin Tian." "Hello, auntie, my name is Lin Tian," Lin Tian quickly greeted her. Xu Liping scrutinized Lin Tian for a few seconds, and finally nodded, appearing fairly satisfied with her first impression of him. Lin Tian sighed in relief. Being approved by his mother-in-law felt more exhilarating than earning a hundred billion. "Come in, come in, let''s sit inside," Xu Liping urged. Entering the house, which was not large and furnished simply, it was overall very clean and tidy. "Sis, you''re finally back, I''ve missed you," a robust young man of about seventeen or eighteen years old ran out from another room, joyfully lifting He Qianqian in a hug. He was He Qianqian''s younger brother, He Dong. Soon, a man of about fifty with dark skin and a simple farmer''s look came out. He was He Qianqian''s father, He Wenqing. "Young lady, it''s been months since you called home, and we couldn''t even reach you on your phone. Do you know how worried we were?" He Wenqing, unlike Xu Liping who was warm and caring, began with a questioning tone. He Qianqian felt somewhat ashamed and couldn''t look up; in recent times, she had been virtually in a vegetative state, and being alive was fortunate enough, let alone calling. However, she had her own sorrows which she dared not disclose, for mentioning her vegetative state would surely implicate Lin Tian, jeopardizing his chances of being her husband. As He Qianqian stood awkwardly, not knowing how to explain, thankfully her mother intervened. "Old man, stop that. Hurry and buy some delicacies. This is our daughter''s boyfriend, visiting us for the first timewe mustn''t be stingy," she said. Lin Tian stepped forward, presented the gifts he was holding, and said, "Uncle, my name is Lin Tian. These are gifts I brought for you, auntie, and my brother-in-law." As he spoke, his demeanor was refined and polite, akin to a white-collar executive. Even He Qianqian looked at him anew, thinking to herself how well he could pose. Only then did He Wenqing take notice of Lin Tian. After giving Lin Tian a thorough once-over, as Xu Liping had done, he smiled brightly. "Young man, come on in. I''ll head to the town to buy some groceries, and ask your auntie to cook for you," he said. He Wenqing seemed to have a good impression of Lin Tian too; he was practically overjoyed. Having passed the mother-in-law and father-in-law''s approval, he considered it a 90% success. As for the brother-in-law, finding a wife for him would surely win him over. The first impression is based on looks, but to satisfy a mother-in-law completely, looks alone were not enough. Right after, Xu Liping switched on her mother-in-law mode, prying into everything. "Lin Tian, how old are you this year?" "20." "20, a bit young, huh? Qianqian turned 23 this year, three years older, but no worriesolder women, golden future, as they say!" Xu Liping muttered to herself. "Lin Tian, what do you do for a living?" "Oh, I run a pharmaceutical factory; it''s developing quite well," Lin Tian said modestly. This was how Qianqian instructed him to respond since her parents were quite conservative, as were people from the village. If they knew Lin Tian was a billionaire, they would definitely criticize Qianqian for gold-digging, earning her their scorn. Xu Liping nodded, seemingly very satisfied with Lin Tian''s profession. "Lin Tian, what about your academic qualifications?" Educationit was Lin Tian''s first year in college, and he didn''t finish, so obviously, he didn''t have a diploma. If forced to state his highest level of education, he would have to say high school. In an era where everyone and their dog had a college degree, mentioning only a high school diploma might upset his mother-in-law. He looked at Qianqian, wondering how he should respond. Qianqian, not daring to speak aloud, mouthed the words, "Aim high." Aim high, huh? You''re the one asking for it! "Ahem," Lin Tian cleared his throat purposefully and stated, "I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Studies from MIT, a Doctorate in Architecture from Harvard University, and I also serve as a professor in the Mathematics Department at Tsinghua University." The mother-in-law listened for a while. Terms like MIT and Harvard might have been beyond her, but she understood Tsinghua University well enough. When Lin Tian said he was a professor at Tsinghua University, his mother-in-law was so overjoyed she could hardly contain herself, looking at him even more fondly than she did her own son. "Wow, Tsinghua University, impressive! My daughter has such good taste!" Lin Tian nodded awkwardly, while Qianqian glared at him, as if to say, "You really do exaggerate. You''re going to make our cows fly too." After the father-in-law bought the restaurant, the mother-in-law and Qianqian were cooking, and Lin Tian, having nothing much to say to his father-in-law, ended up discussing life and dreams with his brother-in-law instead. Lin Tian asked, "How old are you, and what are you up to now?" "I''m 17, working at a quarry. Typically just chiseling stone blocks, doing physical work," He Dong replied, simple and naive. He was one of those genuine, rural young men who probably didn''t earn much, but was definitely honest and dependable. "At 17, you should be studying. Why are you working?" Lin Tian asked. "We only have one high school here. If you can''t get in, you have to drop out and work. It''s actually quite good this way; I can earn some money to help my parents, so they aren''t so tired." "Good kid," Lin Tian exclaimed. "He Dong, don''t work at the quarry anymore. Come to my company. I just happen to need a trustworthy person to handle our finances. Don''t worry; you''ll definitely earn more than what you''re making now. And, our company deals in pharmaceuticals; lots of young nurses around." At the mention of young nurses, He Dong''s eyes lit up. At the ripe age of 17, his heart was just beginning to experience the flush of youth. Anyone claiming not to want a girlfriend at this age was surely deluding themselves. He Dong''s unguarded expression also proved his sincerity. He Dong was thrilled inside but shyly unsure how to broach it, "I''ve actually been wanting to leave the quarry for a long time; it''s too exhausting and offers no prospects. I too want to try my luck in the big city, but my parents won''t let me. They say I''m too young and might easily be deceived." "No worries, come to my company. Would I deceive you?" "But I don''t know anything except how to exert myself. I have no special skills. What can I do at your company?" "Didn''t I just say? I need someone I trust to manage finances. You don''t need to know much, just how to count money and use a calculator," Lin Tian said. Then, leaning close to He Dong''s ear and covering his face with his hand, he whispered, "The most important thing is, the finance department is full of young, pretty college girls. If you join my company, I''ll give you a small position. Whenever you like someone, just tell me, and I''ll help you out." He Dong looked at Lin Tian as if he were his savior, practically drooling, and gratefully uttered two words, "Thank you, bro." sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You rascal," Lin Tian gave the back of his head a playful slap, "Who are you calling bro, who''s your bro? Change it." He Dong, clutching his head, asked somewhat wronged, "If not bro, what should I call you?" "Hey!" Lin Tian sighed deeply, thinking, this kid''s really slow. "Think about it yourself. If you don''t get it right, forget about me introducing you to any girls." He Dong thought hard, really hard, and finally had a realization. "Brother-in-law." "Ah, there you go! From now on, wherever you are, you need to call me brother-in-law. Keep calling ''brother-in-law,'' and soon enough, a wife will follow." Chapter 523 - 495 The Bully "Hey, is that right? From now on, no matter in front of whom, you call me ''brother-in-law''. If you satisfy me with that, I''ll take care of the matter about getting a wife for you," Lin Tian said as he patted his chest, assuring He Dong. "Brother-in-law," He Dong shouted, giggling foolishly. At this moment, He Qianqian walked out and called, "Time to eat, time to eat. Little bro, what are you laughing at? What are you talking about that''s so fun?" He Dong was too embarrassed to discuss the matter of finding a wife with He Qianqian, so he avoided her question, saying, "Brother-in-law, you guys go ahead and talk, I''ll go fetch some water for you to wash your hands." He Qianqian was stunned, her eyes wide as she asked Lin Tian, "What did he just call you?" "Brother-in-law," Lin Tian replied nonchalantly, getting up to go have a meal. He Qianqian grabbed Lin Tian, looked at him annoyed, and demanded, "Tell me, did you do something sneaky? Otherwise, why would my little brother call you brother-in-law?" Lin Tian looked innocent, "Heavens above, Earth below, I''m wronged! Your brother just thinks we''re a perfect match, so he started calling me ''brother-in-law'' ahead of time. This just shows your brother has good taste. Of course, it''s also because I''m so outstanding that I have conquered your brother." He Qianqian knew exactly what kind of person her younger brother was. Pinching the small dimple on Lin Tian''s chest, she warned, "Let me tell you, my little brother is only sixteen. You''re not allowed to lead him astray." "Ow, ow, ow, pick another spot to pinch, what will you have left to pinch if you damage that?" Lin Tian struggled away, finally out of He Qianqian''s clutches, his dimple pinched purple, and it hurt a lot. The four of them sat around one table. The mother-in-law couldn''t help but grill Lin Tian thoroughly, while the father-in-law kept piling food onto Lin Tian''s plate. He Dong kept calling him ''brother-in-law,'' making Lin Tian feel embarrassed. He Qianqian''s face turned even redder, but fortunately, her parents didn''t oppose He Dong calling Lin Tian ''brother-in-law,'' which meant that Lin Tian had passed all the tests presented by his mother-in-law and father-in-law. The weather in September was very hot. The father-in-law was very happy today, having drunk quite a bit, and was sweating profusely, so he took off his jacket. "Come on, Lin Tian, let''s have another drink," the father-in-law lifted his glass. Lin Tian also raised his glass and drank deeply. Unintentionally, He Qianqian saw a red mark on her father''s back. The mark extended from his shoulder to his lower back, looking like it was made by a stick, with a heavy blow that even left bruises. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Dad, what happened to your back?" He Qianqian pointed to the red mark on He Wenqing''s back and asked. "Oh, I had a little fall," replied He Wenqing, his face looking slightly pained, as he quickly put his clothes back on. "Yeah, your dad fell off his bicycle by accident. It''s nothing, just apply some Potion and it''ll be fine," Xu Liping also said hastily. "It was that bastard Shi Tian..." He Dong began indignantly, but he was cut off halfway by He Wenqing. "It''s nothing, I''m fine. Today is a joyous day for our family, so let''s eat and drink more." Neither He Qianqian nor Lin Tian believed it, there had to be something going on. "He Dong, if you''re a man, just speak the truth. What happened? Your brother-in-law will back you up. If you don''t speak up, you''ll be bullied for the rest of your life. Do you want to be a coward forever?" Lin Tian said. He Dong stood up, looking at Lin Tian with a mix of timidity, anger, and the beginnings of tears in his eyes. "It was done by that Shi Tian, he''s a shameless beast." "He chased after my sister in high school and after she rejected him, he harbored a grudge. Later, he made some money by being a lackey for others and came back to chase my sister again. She rejected him once more, which led him to try and force himself on her." "My sister was forced to leave Yunhai. Shi Tian couldn''t get her, so he took out his anger on us. When I was taking the middle school exams, I could have gotten into our high school, but because of Shi Tian''s interference, I dropped out and started working as a laborer at a quarry." "Over the past year, Shi Tian would come to our house every so often to make trouble, demanding that we hand over my sister. He even hit us. The scars on my father''s body are from when Shi Tian hit him three days ago, and I have some too." After speaking, He Dong lifted his own shirt, revealing scars upon scars, which, if Lin Tian wasn''t wrong, looked like they had been made with a whip or branches. As he talked, tears welled up in He Dong''s eyes, full of grievances and indignation. "Brother, Dad, Mom, it''s all my fault. I''ve brought you all suffering," He Qianqian sobbed, clinging to He Wenqing''s embrace. "Sigh," He Wenqing let out a sigh, stroking He Qianqian''s hair, "It''s alright, everyone is fine. Don''t worry about us. In a few years, when your brother grows up, he can go out and work. You don''t need to worry about mom and dad. Shi Tian can''t do anything to us. His family has a big business and many hands; we can''t afford to provoke them, but things will get better." Lin Tian felt a twinge of heartache hearing He Wenqing''s words. Is this what life was like for honest people? To endure and submit when they meet a villain, as if there''s no law left in this world, as if honest people can''t even survive. To think that Shi Tian was such an evil ruffian, bullying his own wife''s family, meant he was now on Lin Tian''s hit list. "Hello, is anybody home? Qianqian, are you there? I''ve missed you, I''ve brought you some tasty treats," a sleazy voice came from outside. "It''s Shi Tian," He Dong said angrily, grabbing a mop handle and rushing out. "It''s really too much, on such a joyous day he still comes to bother us; he just won''t let us live in peace," the mother-in-law said tremblingly. He Dong, wielding the mop handle, blocked Shi Tian at the door, but He Dong didn''t care a jot, looking at Shi Tian with contempt. He Wenqing rushed out, teeth clenched, "What are you doing here again? I''ve told you, Qianqian isn''t home." "Father-in-law," Shi Tian shamelessly called out, "don''t lie to me. I saw Qianqian at the entrance of the village. You''re not that young anymore, how can you lie without blushing or panting?" After speaking, Shi Tian tossed the gift he brought in front of He Wenqing, all kinds of supplements, and honestly, Shi Tian had really splurged this time, buying things like bird''s nest and shark fins. These few boxes of gifts were worth at least five thousand Yuan. He tossed the gifts in front of He Wenqing and said arrogantly, "Eat up, I guarantee you''ve never tasted these things in your life. But don''t worry, as long as you let your daughter marry me, I promise you''ll live in luxury, with unlimited bird''s nest and shark fins." "Qianqian, where are you? Come out and see your second brother, I''ve missed you so much," Shi Tian shouted arrogantly, his eyes showing a hint of lechery. "Stop shouting. It doesn''t matter if you give our family this crap; even if you bought all of Huaxia, my sister wouldn''t marry scum like you," He Dong roared, wielding the mop handle. "What does a **** like you know," Shi Tian pointed at He Dong and said, "If you had any sense, you''d persuade your sister to marry me. By marrying me, your whole family would be blessed. Take you, for example; your family is so poor, and you earn so little each month. With no looks and no education, which girl would want you? You''d be a bachelor for life." At this moment, Xu Liping also rushed out, shouting, "Shi Tian, you''ve got Zhang Li already. Why are you still pestering our Qianqian? This is a crime. I''ll call the police on you." "Call the police, haha, in this area, I''m the law, police are useless. Don''t believe me, go ahead and call them." Shi Tian said arrogantly, and Xu Liping had no comeback; he was stating the facts. "Hand over Qianqian quickly. As for that woman Zhang Li, I''ve grown tired of her. As long as Qianqian is with me, I''ll check the goods, and I might consider divorcing Zhang Li, letting Qianqian be my wife. I''m telling you, this is the most sincerity I can offer. Even if Qianqian divorces me later, I''ll give her a big sum of money, you won''t lose out." "Bastard," even the usually meek He Dong couldn''t take it anymore and yelled, "What the hell do you think my sister is?" Shi Tian twisted his mouth and said, "Who do you think your sister is? I chased her in high school, but she thought I was too poor. Isn''t running off to the big city just about finding a rich man to latch onto?" "What the hell are you saying? I''ll kill you," He Dong bellowed, lifting the mop handle and swinging it hard at Shi Tian. It was obvious He Dong had never fought before; he swung the mop handle righteously at Shi Tian, aiming to miss the head by ten centimeters intentionally, targeting Shi Tian''s shoulder instead. Anyone agile could have dodged it. Shi Tian was adept as well, dodging the swing. The handle brushed past his body, and with a kick, he broke the mop handle. His fist flew out and landed a heavy blow on He Dong''s chest. He Dong, in pain, quickly fell backward, landing on his bottom. "Son, son...!" He Wenqing ran to He Dong''s side in a panic and quickly helped him up. He Wenqing pleaded with Shi Tian, "Shi Tian, I''m begging you, please let us go. Marriage must be consensual. Forcing Qianqian won''t bring happiness." "You old loser," Shi Tian lifted his foot and kicked He Wenqing in the stomach. He Wenqing clutched his belly and collapsed to the ground, coughing and vomiting bile. "Don''t spout all that crap to me. Do you think I really want to spend my life with He Qianqian? If it wasn''t for her looks, do you think I''d bother with her?" "I''ll tell you the truth; I''m after your daughter for a night of fun. If she''s obedient and satisfies me, makes me comfortable, I''ll give her a little extra money. If she''s uncooperative, I''ll beat her until she is. That includes all of you; if you dare defy me, not only will I make your lives miserable, but you won''t see a cent of my money." "Shi Tian, you scoundrel, don''t you dare insult me. Get out now, or I''ll knife you," He Qianqian ran out, furious, wielding a kitchen knife, and roared. Chapter 524 - 496: Fight to the Death "Shi Tian, you bastard, don''t insult me, get out now or I''ll chop you up with this knife." He Qianqian stood at the door holding a knife and yelled. Shi Tian was a daring and fierce fighter, untouchable by two or three young men, so he was unlikely to be scared of He Qianqian. Not to mention her holding a kitchen knife, even if she had a gun, Shi Tian wouldn''t be scared because he was certain that He Qianqian wouldn''t dare to harm him. Shi Tian laughed, "Qianqian, you''ve finally come out to meet me. Put down the kitchen knife, you''re scaring your brother." "Are you leaving or not? If not, I''ll kill you," He Qianqian shouted again, trembling at this moment. "I can leave, but you have to come with me. When we get back, we''ll roll in the sheets together, how about that?" "Shameless." He Qianqian gritted her teeth and shouted. "He Qianqian," Shi Tian suddenly raised his voice, "think it over carefully. If you submit to me, you''ll have everything, endless glory and wealth. If you don''t, I will torment you and your family like dogs. Won''t you consider it, not even for your family?" He Qianqian had been gripping the kitchen knife, ready to fight, but seeing her father lying on the ground, she was somewhat moved and her grip on the knife loosened, as if about to give in. Seeing a chance, Shi Tian continued to persuade, "Come on, baby, be sensible. Put down the knife and come with me. I''ll ensure you have the best of food and drink, and most importantly, your family will be safe." "Sister, don''t believe him. You mustn''t fall for his trap," He Qianqian shouted. "Daughter, just go, as far as you can, don''t worry about us," Xu Liping also advised. "Damn it, shut your mouths," Shi Tian, furious, moved forward and slapped both He Dong and Xu Liping across their faces. Seeing her mother and brother being hit spurred He Qianqian''s rage, "Shi Tian, I''m going to kill you." She lifted the kitchen knife and slashed at Shi Tian. Shi Tian wasn''t scared at all and laughed coldly. He struck first, kicking the knife out of He Qianqian''s hand and quickly jumped behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist. "Qianqian, submit to me, and I''ll make you very comfortable, ha ha ha...!" Shi Tian laughed obscenely. "Let go of me, let go, Lin Tian, Lin Tian, save me, save me...!" He Qianqian desperately called for help. "Lin Tian, that skinny yellow-faced kid from the village head? Heh, just him? He looks like he can barely hold himself up, and his clothes are cheap market stall crap. He wouldn''t dare come save you." "Wake up, Qianqian. This is a money-driven society. I have money, which means everything. Your little boyfriend should just shrink back like a good little turtle. If he dares to come out, I''ll beat him till he''s searching the ground for his teeth, kneeling and calling me grandpa." "Ha ha ha... He''s not daring to come out, is he? He Qianqian, submit to me!" Shi Tian laughed uncontrollably, puckering his disgusting lips and leaning in to kiss He Qianqian. He was excited now, the beauty in his arms, despite resistance and onlookers, he relished this brutal conquest. He was excited, he was thrilled, so much so that when Lin Tian stepped out, he didn''t notice. With his eyes closed, before he could taste He Qianqian''s lips, he felt something foreign enter his mouth. Suddenly, a nauseating taste spread from his mouth, akin to feces, utterly foul and bitterly sour. "Cough, cough, cough...!" Shi Tian coughed painfully, released He Qianqian, and bent over on the ground coughing as she screamed and quickly ran to stand behind Lin Tian. After a great effort, Shi Tian finally spat out the foreign object, which appeared to be a bone, with one end covered in black, disgusting matter, the source of the foul odor. "He Qianqian, what the hell did you feed me, showing your face but not accompanying me, and even daring to play me?" Shi Tian furiously shouted at He Qianqian. He Qianqian was baffled. Who fed you? I would rather kill you than feed you. "Hey hey, idiot, don''t blame my wife. That thing, I gave it to you," Lin Tian quipped from the side. "What the hell did you feed me?" Shi Tian asked excitedly. "Hey hey hey, watch your word choice, don''t use ''feed,'' it''s us guys here, ''shoot'' would be more appropriate. As for what it is, well, it''s good stuff, my leftover chicken bones, and this dog." "Woof, woof, woof!" A small Pekingese sat nearby, wagging its tail non-stop at Lin Tian because he still held a piece of chicken leg. Shi Tian didn''t understand Lin Tian''s words, questioning what the Pekingese meant. Lin Tian enticed the Pekingese with the meat in his hand, "Little Pekingese, come on, poop some more and I''ll give you more meat." "Woof, woof, woof...!" The Pekingese barked vigorously but didn''t poop at all. "Little Pekingese doesn''t listen, no meat for you." Lin Tian promptly stuffed the chicken leg into his mouth. Even a fool would now understand that the foul-smelling substance on the bone Shi Tian spat out was ****. "Wow, wow, wow...!" Shi Tian felt sick and bent over on the ground, throwing up violently. By the time Shi Tian had retched everything up, Lin Tian had finished the meat off the chicken leg. Shi Tian stepped forward and roared, "Fuck your mom, dickhead, you dare to fuck with me, do you believe I''ll throw you into a damn pit?" "Don''t believe it," Lin Tian said indifferently. "Woof woof woof...!" Even the little Pekingese was annoyed by Shi Tian''s display and barked at him furiously. "Good boy, little Pekingese, you''re annoyed by that bad uncle too, right? Bite him well, and I''ll reward you with a chicken bone." Lin Tian then fed the chicken thigh to the little Pekingese. Shi Tian, infuriated, bellowed, "Dickhead, I''m fucking talking to you, and you''re actually talking to a dog, what the fuck do you take me for?" "A bug worse than a dog," Lin Tian suddenly stood up and said coldly. He snatched the remaining bone from the little Pekingese''s mouth and roared again, "In my eyes, you''re only fit to eat what a dog leaves behind." He flung the bone from his hand, sending it flying accurately back into Shi Tian''s mouth, who instinctively swallowed it. "Disgusting." He Qianqian couldn''t stand to watch, it was a bone licked by a dog, and Shi Tian had swallowed it, making her feel like vomiting. "Well done, brother-in-law, I admire you." He Dong cheered for Lin Tian, giving him a thumbs up. "So, how does it taste? I guess it''s pretty salty, but I''ll let you describe the exact flavor since I''ve never eaten what a dog has left behind," Lin Tian mocked. "Fuck your mom, dare mess with me, I''ll kill you," Shi Tian exploded in rage, pulling out a dagger and stabbing towards Lin Tian. It all happened in a blink, and the dagger reached Lin Tian''s chest, about to pierce him. "Lin Tian, be careful!" He Wenqing was the first to react, rushing to block the blow for Lin Tian, but it was too late. "Lin Tian, don''t you dare get hurt," He Qianqian yelled, tears flooding down as she knew Lin Tian''s strength, but the dagger was about to stab into his chest. She was desperately jumping, thinking, Lin Tian, you should dodge, quickly dodge! Seeing Lin Tian stand foolishly still, Shi Tian''s lips curled into a cold smile, deliberately increasing his force. Killing was something Shi Tian had done before; with his connections and power, he could easily scapegoat someone else and evade the law. "Die!" Shi Tian shouted coldly. "Lin Tian...!" He Qianqian was devastated, unable to bear watching the next moment. Huh, why can''t I stab him? Shi Tian was puzzled; his dagger should have stabbed into Lin Tian''s chest, but the dagger wouldn''t move. Shi Tian involuntarily looked up, shocked and broke out in a cold sweat as Lin Tian stared at him icily, pinning his dagger between his fingers, preventing it from progressing even slightly. "I don''t believe your two fingers can hold my dagger." Shi Tian thought to himself and tried to stab again, but then he believed; Lin Tian truly could clamp his dagger between his fingers. More surprising to him was what came next, Lin Tian smiled, and a tremendous force emanated from his fingers. With a ''snap'', the dagger broke. It really broke. To break a dagger between two fingers, was he even human? And he made it look so effortless. This person was terrifying. Shi Tian stared at Lin Tian as if looking at a tiger. "Lin Tian, you scared me to death, I thought you were gone!" He Qianqian shouted, her eyes filled with tears of joy. "Brother-in-law''s martial arts are awesome, powerful. I want to learn from you too, to protect my sister and my parents," He Dong exclaimed excitedly. Lin Tian said, "If you want to learn martial arts from your brother-in-law, I''ll teach you. I''ll teach you the first move right now." He picked up the broken broomstick that He Dong had used and said, "Either don''t hit people, but if you do, hit them deadly hard." After he spoke, he suddenly swung the broomstick, and Shi Tian only saw a blur before he was struck hard on the head. A sharp pain surged from Shi Tian''s head, and blood flowed copiously. That beating Lin Tian gave scared the whole family of four, especially He Wenqing, who thought of Lin Tian as an honest person; he didn''t expect him to be so fierce. However, he was even more satisfied with Lin Tian now; he had been honest all his life and bullied by others. He couldn''t even protect his daughter, so it was good for Lin Tian to be fierce, to protect his beloved daughter for him. Shi Tian, knocked to the ground, clutched his head, howling in pain. Lin Tian spoke, "Did you remember what your brother-in-law just said?" "Remembered," He Dong nodded in shock, now quite afraid of his brother-in-law. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian threw the broomstick next to Shi Tian and said, "Show me what you''ve just learned." Chapter 525 - 497 Training the Brother-in-law Lin Tian threw the mop handle beside Shi Tian and said, "Show me what you just learned!" Seeing He Dong''s single move earlier, Lin Tian noticed that if one fights without ruthlessness, and is timid and scared, such a person will hardly achieve greatness. However, the saving grace was that He Dong was still young and could change. Lin Tian did this to train him, so he could stand on his own in the future. He Dong stared at the broken mop handle on the ground, still smeared with Shi Tian''s blood, and he felt fear. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You just said you want to protect your parents, protect your sister Qianqian. Do you think you can protect them just with words?" asked Lin Tian. He Dong''s mind was troubled, but in the end, he picked up the blood-stained mop handle. "Hit him," ordered Lin Tian, pointing at Shi Tian. He Dong did as Lin Tian had instructed but only used half his strength, hitting Shi Tian on the buttocks. He Dong was really a straightforward person; Shi Tian was already down on the ground unable to rise, the villain was right in front of him, and he still didn''t dare to hit hard, afraid of causing problems and bringing trouble to himself. Lin Tian shouted, "Think about your sister, think about how Shi Tian bullied her, think about your parents, and then think about yourself. Think about how much harm Shi Tian has caused your family over the years. The wounds on your body, the wounds on your father''s body, they were all caused by Shi Tian. Don''t you hate him?" "Hate." He Dong spat out the word and, swinging the mop handle in his hand, struck Shi Tian hard. "That''s for bullying my sister, for bullying me, for bullying my parents." He struck Shi Tian with five solid blows, all landing genuinely on Shi Tian''s body, causing him to wail like a pig being slaughtered. "He Dong, you damned brat, you dare hit me? Believe it or not, I will have someone wipe out your entire family," Shi Tian threatened fiercely, seizing a moment. Lin Tian did not speak; he wanted to see what He Dong would do. Hearing Shi Tian''s words, He Dong''s grip loosened slightly, as if he was taken aback by Shi Tian''s threat. Shi Tian yelled again, "He Dong, it''s good that you know your place. Apologize to me right now, hand over your sister obediently, and maybe I''ll let you go." "Go to hell," He Dong roared, and with a swing, the stick hit Shi Tian''s shoulder. Shi Tian clutched his shoulder, wailing weakly, no longer having the same commanding presence. "We have tolerated you for years, and you''ve never spared us. Today, I''ve hit you; do you really think you can let me go? I''ll beat you to death, you beast." Bang bang bang...! After a series of more than ten blows, Shi Tian was covered in blood, almost crying out for mercy. "This kid is a moldable talent," Lin Tian thought to himself. "Enough, if he gets beaten any more, it will kill him," Lin Tian interjected. It was okay to break an enemy''s hands or feet, but killing them was another matter entirely. Obediently, He Dong dropped the mop handle and gave Shi Tian a vicious kick, shouting, "Get lost! If you bother my sister again, I will beat you every single time." Shi Tian, in too much pain to speak, struggled to stand, glaring fiercely at Lin Tian and He Dong, and shouted, "You wait, this isn''t over." After saying that, he tried to leave. "Hold on," Lin Tian spoke up. Quick as lightning, He Dong kicked out, sending Shi Tian crashing to the ground. Shi Tian wanted to rage, but seeing Lin Tian step toward him, he held back his anger, not daring to speak. Lin Tian walked up to Shi Tian and said to He Dong, "He Dong, as a brother-in-law, I''ll teach you a second lesson: Return unto others what they have done unto you. Treat your enemies the way they treat you." Upon hearing this, Shi Tian instinctively covered his mouth, because he had just threatened to beat Lin Tian until he couldn''t find his teeth and would be begging for mercy on his knees. "Brother-in-law, I understand," He Dong chuckled with a dark grin, his fist pounding down mercilessly. "Don''t!" Shi Tian wanted to beg for mercy, but the fist had already struck. He Dong was broad-shouldered and worked at the quarry; he had enormous strength. One punch knocked out a third of Shi Tian''s teeth. Bang, bang. He Dong threw two more punches, leaving Shi Tian without a single tooth, all knocked out. Now Shi Tian was in a sorry state, his mouth full of blood, teeth scattered on the ground, spitting blood with every breath. He Qianqian and her mother couldn''t bear to watch any longer; they quickly covered their eyes, fearing they might vomit. Lin Tian grabbed him by the hair and commanded, "Call me Grandpa." Shi Tian looked at Lin Tian with hatred, staying silent. Slap! Lin Tian slapped him across the face, and still, Shi Tian said nothing. Slap, slap, slap! Lin Tian delivered three consecutive slaps to Shi Tian''s face, almost knocking him senseless. "Call me Grandpa," Lin Tian demanded again, his other hand ready to strike once more. "Grandpa... Grandpa!" Finally, Shi Tian spoke up. "Good, very good," Lin Tian said with a smug smile, lowering his hand. "Call her Grandma," Lin Tian ordered, pointing at He Qianqian. "Grandma," Shi Tian obediently replied. However, when Shi Tian called He Qianqian "Grandma," she couldn''t take it anymore and muttered, "I don''t have a grandson like that." Then, Lin Tian pointed at He Qianqian''s parents and said, "Call them great-grandpa and great-grandma." "Great-grandpa, great-grandma, hello," Shi Tian said. "Get lost," Lin Tian said with a chuckle. Shi Tian fled back home in a sorry state, glancing back resentfully at the door. Lin Tian knew this wasn''t over. "Brother-in-law, you''re so awesome; I admire you. You can snap a dagger with two fingers; your hand strength is incredible," said He Dong, running to Lin Tian''s side with a big smile. Lin Tian patted his shoulder and said, "Let''s go. Let''s go back and eat. With your brother-in-law here, no one can bully you." Everyone was delighted, especially He Dong, who admired Lin Tian to the extreme, calling out to him again and again. Lin Tian found it very gratifying to hear. He Wenqing was the happiest. At the dining table, he downed several glasses of white liquor, growing more content with his son-in-law Lin Tian by the minute. Just after finishing their meal, six villagers from He Wenqing''s village rushed over in a frenzy, shouting. "Old He, Old He, it''s bad, really bad. Shi Tian has brought people to cause trouble for you." After drinking, He Wenqing had intended to rest, but their shouting wiped away any thought of sleep. He Wenqing hurried out and asked the villagers, "What happened? Didn''t we chase Shi Tian away? Why has he come back?" This villager, named Hu San, was a neighbor of the He Family and the families were on good terms. He said, "Old He, you''ve stirred up trouble this time. How could you dare to hit Shi Tian? He''s covered in blood and rallying more than thirty thugs, vowing to set your house on fire, capture you all, and beat you to death. Believe me and run fast. Forget about money and the house, your lives matter more." After hearing this, He Wenqing felt confused, and his blood pressure shot up instantly. Chapter 526 - 498: Kidnapped Him He Wenqing was somewhat confused after hearing this, and his blood pressure shot up instantly. He had originally thought that after Lin Tian had severely taught Shi Tian a lesson, Shi would be scared and wouldn''t harass their family again. But the result was quite the opposite. Shi Tian was so seriously injured that he didn''t even go to the hospital; instead, he directly led people back to them in a charge. That must have driven Shi Tian furious. He Wenqing slapped his thigh and yelled, "Wife, let''s run. Forget about this house. We should find another place to settle down." Xu Liping hurried out of the house and asked, "Old man, what did you say? What''s going on? We''re fine here, why should we move?" "Into this house, go." Outside the door, a series of urgent voices sounded. Over thirty hoodlums rushed in, followed by Shi Tian, who was so heavily injured that he was supported by others as he entered. Shi Tian bellowed, "He Wenqing, I heard you''re thinking of running away." He scanned Hu San with his eyes and interrogated, "Was it you, you old bastard, who snitched?" Hu San was startled and quickly explained, "No, not me, it''s a misunderstanding. I just came to borrow a hoe; I didn''t come to snitch." "Think I''m a three-year-old kid? Someone, beat him." As soon as Shi Tian finished speaking, two hoodlums rushed out from behind. They kicked Hu San, sending him flying, and then brutally kicked him several more times. Hu San rolled on the ground in pain, a pitiful sight. At this moment, He Dong and He Qianqian also rushed out, with Lin Tian watching from behind. He wanted to see if his brother-in-law would cower facing this situation. He Dong picked up a brick at random and roared, "Shi Tian, you still dare to come? Aren''t you afraid I''ll beat you to death?" Shi Tian said, "He Dong, you''re nothing. Bring out that pretty-boy brother-in-law of yours. I''m here this time to break his fingers. He screams once, I break one." Although He Dong knew Lin Tian was formidable, facing over thirty men, all armed, he didn''t believe Lin Tian could take them all on by himself. He lied, "My brother-in-law has left. If you want to find him, go look for him in Yunhai City!" Lin Tian, listening from behind, chuckled. While He Dong meant well, the lie he told was too naive. If Shi Tian believed it, he would truly be an idiot. Shi Tian couldn''t be bothered with idle chatter. He shouted to his men, "Barge in! For He Dong, kill him. If you see that pretty-boy, kill him too. And the one named He Qianqian, we''ll take her with us so the brothers can have a feast." "Go!" Over thirty hoodlums split into two groups, with half charging towards He Dong and the other half towards the house. He Dong quickly retreated as one of the hoodlums wielding a baseball bat swung it at him. Driven by desperation, he smashed the brick in his hand down with force. The brick struck true, hitting the hoodlum in the chest and caving it in. Uncertain how many ribs were shattered, the thug fell to the ground in a heap, writhing and unable to rise as he clutched his chest. "Damn it, I''m all in." He Dong yelled, seizing the baseball bat and charging at the thirty-plus men. "Well done!" Lin Tian praised silently from inside the house. With He Dong''s skills, taking on over thirty men was like seeking death, but the fact that he still dared to charge forward showed the kid had grit and spirit. It''s just that his spirit hadn''t been fully ignited yet. With training, he could definitely achieve great things. Three hoodlums pounced on He Dong, but with a swing of the bat, he shattered one''s leg completely. The other two hoodlums, armed with their sticks, brutally swung at He Dong. Managing to knock down one was already a stroke of luck for He Dong, but he couldn''t dodge the attack from the other two. He hastily used the baseball bat to block; both of their blows landed on his bat, causing his arms to go numb and his palms to ache so much he couldn''t hold onto the bat, which fell to the ground. The two hoodlums were intent on killing He Dong. They mercilessly aimed their sticks at him. If He Dong got hit, he would undoubtedly die. "Brother!" He Qianqian yelled out, her heart leaping to her throat. As he saw the two sticks swinging towards his head, cold sweat broke out all over He Dong''s body. He could feel the force of the wind they brought; it was the breath of death. The sticks arrived in an instant, swiftly reaching the top of He Dong''s head. With no escape, he closed his eyes, expecting death. "Swoosh, swoosh!" Two ear-piercing sounds of something slicing through the air reached He Dong''s ears. Right above him, two thuds sounded. He looked up to see his attackers'' sticks gone, with both hooligans clutching their hands. Their sticks lay on the ground, along with two chopsticks nearby. He Dong turned to look and saw Lin Tian holding a pair of chopsticks, watching him with a smile from behind. He Dong understood now, Lin Tian had just saved him, using two chopsticks to knock away the two thick and long sticks from the hooligans'' hands. He took in a sharp breath, utterly astounded. To be able to knock down sticks so thick and long with chopsticks, Lin Tian''s strength was terrifyingly formidable! With Lin Tian''s assistance, He Dong''s fighting spirit soared, he picked up the baseball bat that had dropped to the ground, and immediately knocked down the two hooligans before him. Standing atop their bodies, he viciously continued the onslaught. An interesting scene followed, with He Dong taking on more than thirty people alone, who were all forced to retreat in unison. Anytime someone posed a threat to He Dong, a chopstick would shoot out, to the point where they now dared not get close to He Dong for fear of being stabbed by the chopsticks, which was an unpleasant experience. Lying on the ground were half a dozen hooligans. Shi Tian stood with twenty more of them, at a deadlock with He Dong. He Dong had grown tired and was taking a breather, but Shi Tian and his gang truly dared not advance. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then Lin Tian casually walked out, addressing the hooligans, "Tie up Shi Tian and bring him to me, and I might consider sparing you some agony." Shi Tian felt some fear but bolstered by his numbers, he shouted, "What a joke! My brothers have been with me for more than a day or two. The thought that they would tie me up is laughable." "You want to fight? Bring it on. We won''t tie up Brother Shi. If you''ve got the guts, come at us. I''m not afraid of you," a blond behind him yelled. He had once lost money at the casino and nearly had his hand chopped off until Shi Tian stepped in and saved him, so his loyalty to Shi Tian was beyond question. "Xiao Sanzi, well done. Brother Shi has not taken care of you all these years for nothing," Shi Tian said with satisfaction. Lin Tian smiled and pointed to the blond, "He Dong, break one of his arms." He Dong charged out, and the blond along with two other hooligans rushed forward to meet him. The two hooligans beside the blond were shot in the legs by Lin Tian''s chopsticks and immediately knelt on the ground. The blond, taken by surprise, was unprepared when He Dong''s baseball bat struck his left arm. With a crisp snap, his left arm broke. He Dong dragged the blond over to Lin Tian and threatened, "Go tie up Shi Tian for me, or I''ll break your leg next." The blond didn''t answer right away but was deep in thought. From the side, Shi Tian confidently said, "Xiao Sanzi is my best brother. We''ve drunk blood wine together, shared women, and swore to never betray each other. Xiao Sanzi, hang in there, after you get through this, Brother Shi will repay you a hundredfold." "Humph, to get that compensation, you''ll need to be alive to claim it. He Dong, do it," Lin Tian said with a laugh. He Dong swung up the baseball bat, ready to strike. "Hold on," the blond shouted at the critical moment. Lin Tian let out a cold laugh, and Shi Tian''s mouth twitched. "Xiao Sanzi, you, you...!" Shi Tian said in disbelief. Clutching his arm, the blond stood up with difficulty and spoke apologetically, "Brother Shi, don''t blame me. If my limbs are broken, I''ll be a cripple for life. When I was able to fight, you favored me and treated me like a brother. But if I''m crippled, will we still be brothers?" This was a very realistic concern; knowing Shi Tian''s character, if the blond truly ended up disabled, Shi Tian would surely send him away. While Shi Tian had planned this in his heart, he spoke righteously, "Xiao Sanzi, you''re my brother now and you will be in the future, no matter what you become, Brother Shi will always have your back." The blond sneered, "Brother Shi, we''ve known each other for so many years, do I not understand what kind of person you are? Let''s drop the pretense. And don''t blame your brother, I need to find my own way out too." The blond loudly declared, "Brothers, we''re not tying up Shi Tian today; nobody gets out of this. I started this mess, it has nothing to do with you guys. Let''s all help me tie up Brother Shi, and if he blames anyone later, let him blame me!" The blond, enduring the intense pain, pulled out his belt and set out to tie up Shi Tian. Shi Tian yelled, "Brothers, Xiao Sanzi has betrayed us; kick him to death." Initially, the blond had felt a twinge of guilt, but when Shi Tian demanded his death, any last vestiges of guilt within the blond evaporated. Two hooligans charged out immediately, wielding their clubs to hit the blond. Before the blond could even dodge, two chopsticks shot out, dropping both assailants to their knees. The rest were chilled to the bone, viewing Lin Tian as if he were the Demon King. Huddling together, they decided that for their own safety, they would tie up Shi Tian. One by one, they drew their belts and, like hungry wolves, pounced on Shi Tian. "You, you...! I treated you guys well...!" Shi Tian wailed, these were his proud brothers, the very same who enabled his bullying and domineering ways. He had naively believed that they would be loyal to him for life, unswervingly so, but now, with just a few words from Lin Tian, they were personally tying him up. Soon, belts crisscrossed over Shi Tian''s body, binding him as tight as a rice dumpling. "Is this good enough?" the blond asked Lin Tian. Lin Tian nodded, and the blond led the group away. "Xiao Sanzi," Lin Tian called out. The blond was startled, looking back with a sense of resignation, his legs trembling in fear. "After you go back, leave Shi Tian immediately, don''t even get half a step close to him ever again. And don''t be a minion to anyone else, or you''ll eventually meet a bad end. This is my advice to you." Chapter 527 - 499 "After you go back, leave immediately, don''t get anywhere near Shi Tian, and don''t become a lackey for anyone else ever again. Otherwise, you''re bound to meet a bad end someday. This is my advice to you," Lin Tian said with a deep, meaningful tone. Huang Mao was the kind of person who forgot his morals at the sight of profit. During Shi Tian''s heyday, he followed him rigorously. However, when Shi Tian faced difficulties, Huang Mao''s first thought was how to protect himself. Such a person was more suited to be a businessman, swaying with the wind and trafficking in profit. Becoming someone''s lackey could be deadly if the boss ever found out he was self-serving, as he would likely kill him sooner or later. After hearing this, Huang Mao nodded, seeming to agree with Lin Tian''s words. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shi Tian was tied up tightly, his body bound with belts, the marks indenting his flesh. His own men seemed to hold resentments against him, or else why would they be so harsh? Lin Tian walked up to Shi Tian with a smile, caressing his fingers, and said, "I''ll break your fingers, and don''t you scream. If you do, I''ll break more." He Dong couldn''t help but laugh out loud. This was exactly what Shi Tian had just said, and Lin Tian was teaching him a lesson once again. Treat others as they treat others. "Please... let me go. It''s too bloody. If your in-laws see this, it won''t look good. They''ll think you delight in bloodshed." Shi Tian pleaded tearfully; he had been beaten so badly he had lost teeth, and the pain of having his fingers broken without anesthesia was unbearable. He prided himself on not having the guts of some tough guy. "Oh, alright," Lin Tian said as if he had just realized something and let go of Shi Tian. Thinking Lin Tian had let him off, Shi Tian quickly cried, "Thank you, Grandpa, thank you." Lin Tian ran over to He Qianqian and said, "What comes next will be too bloody. You guys should head back now. Oh, and it''s best to also shut the doors and windows and block your ears." He Qianqian, understanding what Lin Tian was about to do, quickly took her parents back inside and secured the doors and windows. He Dong didn''t understand He Qianqian''s intentions and thought Lin Tian had some secret matter; he also headed inside. "You, come back," Lin Tian called to He Dong. Lin Tian was actually looking to train He Dong; how could he let him leave? Shi Tian was still continuously thanking Lin Tian and even calling him ''grandpa.'' Lin Tian shouted, "Stop thanking me; I had no intention of letting you go. Calling me ''grandpa'' makes me feel quite guilty." Shi Tian was dumbstruck, staring at Lin Tian as if to say, hadn''t you already let me go? Lin Tian grabbed Shi Tian''s finger, smiling as he said, "Don''t shout, okay? If you do, I''ll have to break another one. It hurts you a lot, and I find it bothersome." Shi Tian opened his mouth wide, thinking, you''re breaking my fingers yet complain about it being bothersome. If it''s bothersome, then just don''t break them. Clearly, Lin Tian had no intention of letting him go. "I''ll count to five, then I''ll start breaking. Just bear with it; it''s best we do this all in one go, okay?" Lin Tian held his finger as he spoke. Shi Tian seemed dumbfounded under these conditions. Nonetheless, he nodded and said, "Okay." "One." Shi Tian closed his eyes, clenching his teeth. "Two." Shi Tian tightened his fists. "Three." With a "snap," Lin Tian exerted force and broke one of Shi Tian''s fingers. "Ah... fuck, it hurts! Didn''t you say you''d count to five? That was only three; you''re screwing with me," Shi Tian screamed, almost convulsing. "Oh, sorry, sorry, I forgot," Lin Tian quickly apologized. "Hahaha...!" He Dong laughed joyously from the side. Lin Tian told He Dong, "My brain''s not working well today. You do it." "What? Me break his fingers?" He Dong pointed to himself, asking. "Yeah, you do it. A real man can handle a bit of bloodshed." He Dong swallowed hard, squatted next to Shi Tian, and grasped another of his fingers. "One, two, three, break," Lin Tian directed from the side. By the count of three, Shi Tian had closed his eyes, already braced for another broken finger, clenching his teeth against the pain. But since it was He Dong''s first time breaking someone''s fingers, he was a bit scared and failed to break it the first time. Shi Tian clenched his teeth hard, assuming the ordeal was over with no pain; he opened his eyes. With a "snap," He Dong exerted more force this time and finally broke Shi Tian''s finger. "It hurts...! You''re not following the script," Shi Tian shouted. Lin Tian ignored Shi Tian and asked He Dong, "How does it feel?" "Kind of fun, like snapping a huge radish," He Dong said with a grin, gripping Shi Tian''s third finger. Now, Shi Tian was cursing up a stormbreaking my fingers for fun, try breaking your own and see how fun that is. "If it''s fun, break a few more," Lin Tian said. "Okay," He Dong nodded and then broke another of Shi Tian''s fingers. Shi Tian yelled again. "Crack." "Crack." "Crack." He Dong got addicted to breaking fingers, snapping three of Shi Tian''s fingers in a row. Shi Tian bore the pain of the second finger without making a sound, which He Dong seemed to forget and then broke another one of his fingers. "Damn it, I didn''t make a sound, and you still ****ing broke my finger," Shi Tian roared angrily. He Dong also realized he had made a mistake and looked at Lin Tian. Lin Tian said, "It''s fine, why bother talking about morals with someone like this, as long as you''re happy." "Crack, crack...!" "It hurts...!" He Dong quickly broke all of Shi Tian''s fingers. Shi Tian fell to the ground, really not yelling anymore, as if breaking his fingers was an ordinary thing. Fingers connected to the heart, Lin Tian watched Shi Tian, feeling the pain for him. "Throw him out." Looking at him made me sick, Lin Tian said. He Dong obediently threw Shi Tian onto the pathway. He Wenqing and the others came out, and He Wenqing said tremblingly, "Shi Tian has been handled like this; he won''t come back for revenge, will he?" Xu Liping also stared at Lin Tian, seemingly hoping for a definite answer from him. Lin Tian shook his head and said, "Shi Tian is the type to bear grudges. What happened today will not only fail to deter him but will also fuel his anger. In the future, he will almost crazily seek revenge on you all." He Qianqian was shocked upon hearing this and said, "Then... what should we do?" "Maybe we should move, leave everything here, find a new place; I still have the strength, we won''t starve," He Wenqing suggested. "No need," Lin Tian said, "Don''t worry, I will completely take care of Shi Tian before I leave. As long as I''m here, Shi Tian won''t stir up trouble." They clearly saw Lin Tian''s strength; he had subdued thirty-odd people with just a few chopsticks. If Lin Tian was determined to handle this, He Wenqing felt reassured. He Wenqing immediately came forward, grasped Lin Tian''s hand, and thanked him, "Son-in-law, I''m counting on you for this; you must handle Shi Tian properly, or else our whole family will be doomed." Lin Tian and He Qianqian were stunned, while He Dong and Xu Liping showed no reaction. Lin Tian clearly heard He Wenqing call him son-in-law. Was this a hint? Was he eager? He nodded happily, held He Wenqing''s hand, and said, "Father-in-law, don''t worry. If I don''t handle Shi Tian, I don''t deserve to be a son-in-law of the He family." "Good, I trust you, it''s all on you," He Wenqing tightly clenched Lin Tian''s hand and then went inside the house with Xu Liping and He Dong. Only He Qianqian and Lin Tian were left outside. Lin Tian said, "Big wife, your dad just called me son-in-law!" Her father had agreed, and He Qianqian was overjoyed, but like many women who say one thing but mean another, she said, "That was a slip of the tongue by my dad." "But I also called your dad ''father-in-law''!" "I''m not talking to you anymore." He Qianqian ran smiling into the house. Five people sat together and chatted for a while, then a girl''s voice came from outside. "Qianqian, is that you who''s back?" He Qianqian hurried outside and saw a girl about twenty years old, quite beautiful but not as much as He Qianqian. On closer look, the two women looked somewhat similar. "Jingjing." He Qianqian cried out happily and ran over to hug the girl. The girl was named He Jing, He Qianqian''s cousin, twenty-two years old. "Jingjing, aren''t you teaching? Today isn''t even a weekend; how come you had time to come back?" He Qianqian asked. "I heard you were back, and also that you brought a boyfriend. I took leave to come over and see, mostly to see what kind of man caught the eye of He family''s great beauty," He Jing said teasingly, indicating a close and teasing relationship between the two. "Keep it down, he''s right over there!" He Qianqian pinched He Jing lightly and said. He Jing saw Lin Tian and, like He Wenqing, scrutinized him from head to toe. Lin Tian felt like a monkey in a zoo. Was it a tradition for the new son-in-law to be thoroughly inspected upon his visit? He Jing extended her hand and said politely, "Hello, my name is He Jing, Qianqian''s cousin." "Hello, I''m Lin Tian," Lin Tian replied cordially. "Come inside, sit down!" He Qianqian called out. Lin Tian walked towards the house, while He Jing deliberately lagged behind and whispered to He Qianqian, "He looks quite young, younger than me, right?" "Twenty years old, women three years older, that''s holding a gold brick!" He Qianqian joked. "Oh." He Jing showed a knowing look and said, "Big sister Qianqian, so you like this type, I get it! When we were in school so many guys chased you, and you said no to them all. They all lost because of their age; you like them young, like little brothers. That''s a condition, called, what''s it called, right, a brother complex." He Qianqian blushed, pinched He Jing, and whispered fiercely, "What are you talking about, a brother complex? I like him, not his age. You must be crazy about men, thinking all those dirty thoughts all day long." Chapter 528 - 500: The Big Fool He Qianqian''s face flushed, and she pinched He Jing, whispering angrily, "What are you talking about? What do you mean by brother complex? I like him, not his age. You little minx must be crazy for men, thinking dirty thoughts all day long." "Oh, so it''s not Lin Tian''s age you''re interested in. Then I know what you like about him. I just felt it for a second, and I think Lin Tian''s chest muscles are quite big. He must have at least eight packs of abs, right? Do they feel nice when you touch them?" He Jing asked. "Little minx, shut up." He Qianqian''s face turned even redder, and she stormed off towards the house, leaving He Jing behind. He Jing watched He Qianqian''s retreating back with a giggly smile, absolutely delighted. The two girls chattered about the past year''s happenings, while Lin Tian stood by, unable to get a word in. Later, He Jing suggested that, since He Qianqian had come back after such a long time, it would be good to gather a few close high school classmates. Actually, He Jing mainly wanted to show Lin Tian off to her high school friends. Initially, He Qianqian refused, but eventually, she couldn''t withstand He Jing''s persistence and reluctantly agreed. The classmates'' gathering was scheduled for seven in the evening at a bar. At six, He Qianqian and Lin Tian left. He Qianqian wore a white dress that was neat and tidy, making her appear extremely elegant and beautiful. Lin Tian, on the other hand, was quite casual in a shirt and jeans. He generally didn''t care much about his clothing as long as it wasn''t revealing or too ugly. The two took a taxi to the bar. By six fifty, they arrived at the bar. This time, He Jing had invited more than a dozen people, including some pursuing PhDs, others working in Fortune 500 companies, and a few entrepreneurs; all fairly successful individuals. Most of them had already arrived, making Lin Tian and He Qianqian some of the last to show up. He Qianqian entered the private room first, and the sight of her in the snowy white dress and stunningly beautiful face nearly blinded everyone there. "Here comes He, the great beauty!" "He, the class beauty, come sit over here!" S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Qianqian, you look really pretty today." "So sexy, perfect!" ..., ... Being beautiful makes one popular everywhere, not for anything else, but simply because of beauty. "I''m beautiful, I''m capricious." Men adored, women envied. Almost all the men automatically made space next to them, gesturing for He Qianqian to sit there. He Qianqian glanced back with a smile, and all of them seemed intoxicated. Then, Lin Tian walked in. As soon as Lin Tian appeared, people around started whispering. "Who is he? Is he also from our class? I don''t seem to remember." Clearly, when He Jing had invited everyone, she hadn''t mentioned Lin Tian. A bit shyly, He Qianqian introduced him, "This is my boyfriend, Lin Tian." "Hello everyone, I''m Lin Tian," Lin Tian waved to everyone. Normally, everyone would have greeted Lin Tian back, but today, there seemed to be an exception. All the female classmates stared at Lin Tian with a strange look, as if trying to strip him bare to see what was so special about him that he could become He Qianqian''s boyfriend. However, after looking for a while, aside from Lin Tian looking quite young, they couldn''t find anything particularly special about him. All the male classmates were even more visibly irate, almost wishing they could gang up on him and knock Lin Tian out. They gritted their teeth, their faces showing ferocity, as if to say, "Scumbag, give our Qianqian back to us." Lin Tian was accustomed to these kinds of looks; after all, marrying a beautiful woman was bound to provoke others'' envy, jealousy, and hatred. In the awkward moment, He Jing came running out with a giggly smile, seemingly aiming for this effect. Such a professional troublemaker! An absolutely perfect bad friend! Speaking like a host, He Jing said seriously, "Today, I want to make a grand announcement. My cousin, the goddess in your hearts, He Qianqian, the great beauty, is now taken. So, all the men here, especially the single guys, take note. Don''t think about hitting on our great beauty He anymore. Be careful not to lose your composure later." "No, we won''t...!" the men quickly responded, pretending to be indifferent, but inside, their hearts were bleeding. "Such good actors," He Jing scorned them. "If I hadn''t mentioned Qianqian was coming today, would you have shown up? How many times have you attended the previous gatherings? Really good at pretending, so coy!" "Cough, cough, here, let me toast you, and you toast me!" The men started drinking to ease their awkwardness. He Qianqian sat down next to He Jing, and Lin Tian took a seat next to He Qianqian. While everyone was somewhat displeased by He Qianqian having a boyfriend, they were jealous for only a moment before quickly getting back into the normal reunion mode. The men began to brag. "Dongzi, do you still remember the time we had a test, how I put in all my effort, as if I were weaning off milk, to pass you a note, and then you did the same to pass it back to me, and it had four big characters on it saying ''I don''t know either.''" "Hahaha At that time, I felt so silly. If you don''t know, you just don''t know, yet I still had to pass it to you." , . "That year we got caught talking in the dorm, and afterward, it was you, Monkey, you took it all on your own, letting the teacher punish you to run ten laps around the track. By the end, you were tired as a dog, Monkey, you really had loyalty." "Hahaha, don''t mention it. Back then, even if the teacher had me run a hundred laps, I wouldn''t have ratted you guys out. That''s just how loyal Monkey is." , . "Hey, do you remember that big dumb guy from our class; the dumb class president?" "How could I forget? That guy was really something; he was fierce too. Once, I called him dumb and he threw a punch at me, nearly killed me." "I didn''t pamper him. That year he punched me, I knew I couldn''t beat him, so at night, I smeared toothpaste on the soles of his feet. The next day, that dumb lout went to the bathroom six times within one hour." "Hahaha, heard he even wanted to chase after He Dabeauty." "Isn''t that a dream? If he could get He Dabeauty, Ma Rong would have to kick Wang Bao out and come to me." , . Everyone chatted very happily, and Lin Tian felt a bit envious. He really missed those brutes from his dormitory. If they were here, he wouldn''t be here doing nothing. The men mostly boasted, but the topics among the women got a bit too too much. "Hey, do you guys know? The little fox from our class married a tycoon, and that tycoon is already forty years old. My, my, I really don''t know what she was thinking, marrying someone that old, with parts that don''t even work anymore." "Exactly, but that''s just what she''s like, otherwise, why would anyone nickname her Little Fox!" , . "Xiaomei, you really live up to the name Chen Xiaomei; you''re becoming more and more beautiful. Heard you married an athlete, an athlete who even won a provincial champion. An athlete has such a good build, full of vigor. Look how flourishing our Xiaomei is, getting sassier!" "Oh my, big sis, what are you saying? You''re never serious. If you keep being this frivolous, your chest will forever fail to reach C, not just fail to reach C, but might even shrink to an A." "Xiaomei, haven''t seen you in years and now you dare to sass me? Who are you calling flat-chested? Feel here, what''s flat?" "It''s flat, it will never grow!" , . "Xiaowen, heard you married an IT elite, a middle manager in the company earning twenty thousand a month, I''m so jealous!" "Jealous of what crap! He''s a science guy, with an IQ of a hundred but zero EQ. All he knows is make money, make money, not a bit of romance. I''m actually envious of Xiaomei. Then looking at my own, doesn''t get hints, finishes in seconds. Once, I bought a sexy lingerie for him, he called me shameless for buying such a revealing outfit, I was so mad I almost scratched him to death." "Hahaha!" , . The conversation was lively, with He Qianqian joining in too; Lin Tian could only drink alone, poor thing. After a while, someone asked, "He Jing, looks like we''re all here; shall we start playing games?" "Sure, what are we playing today?" He Jing, scratching her head, shouted out. Right then, the room''s door suddenly swung open as if someone had kicked it. "What a fragrance!" A girl with an especially sensitive nose rhapsodized. Then, a bouquet of ninety-nine roses appeared before everyone, held by a very tall and robust man, standing over six feet three inches tall. "The big dumb guy!" One of the men shouted. "Class president, it''s really you! You disappeared right after graduation, and we hadn''t heard from you in all these years, where have you been gallivanting off to?" The big dumb guy ignored everyone, standardly held the ninety-nine roses, and walked towards He Qianqian romantically and tenderly, step by step, irresistible. Everyone was stunned, now they knew the big dumb guy''s intention, he was going to confess to He Qianqian! Confessing to He Qianqian was a normal thing; during their high school years, countless had confessed to her, but she had rejected, rejected, and rejected them again, until it became so that whenever someone confessed to her, everyone else would cheer them on, admiring their courage. But today was not normal. Why confess today, here of all places? After all, Lin Tian was here, and he is He Qianqian''s official boyfriend now! Confessing in front of her boyfriend, probably only the big dumb guy could pull off something like this. The nickname big dumb guy suits him too well, very fitting to reality. Onlookers were also nervous, really worried that Lin Tian and the big dumb guy would start fighting. It was supposed to be a happy class reunion, and if they really fought, it would not look good for anyone. He Qianqian was also stunned, looking helplessly at the big dumb guy, but Lin Tian was extremely pleased. He had been worried about having nothing to do, and now, he finally had something to do and no longer needed to drink sullenly by himself. Chapter 529 - 501: The Tycoon Brother He Qianqian was also stunned, her face showing helplessness as she looked at the silly big guy, but Lin Tian was extremely happy. He was just worrying about having nothing to do, and now, finally, he had something to keep him busy and no longer had to drink alone. This idea of Lin Tian''s was quite twisted, but do you know the suffering of a lonely man? The surrounding male classmates shook their heads incessantly, looking at the silly big guy as if they had seen a harbinger of disaster. "It''s over, it''s over, the silly big one is making a mistake again." "Only the silly big one could pull off something like this." "Silly class leader, oh silly class leader, please be more careful!" , . In utter helplessness, as everyone lamented, the silly big guy completed this grand feat. He walked up to He Qianqian, characterized by a flick of his head. He slowly knelt down and gently presented the rose to He Qianqian. "Qianqian, I like you, forgive my cowardice, forgive my inferiority, forgive all of me." "Qianqian, I didn''t confess to you before because I wasn''t good enough, not worthy of you." "Qianqian, but now it''s different. These past few years, every night, every moment, I''ve thought of you, it''s you who have given me the motivation to move forward, it''s you who have given me the courage to strive, it''s you who have given me a life goal." "Qianqian, I know, you are beautiful, and compared to you, I''m not yet worthy. I admit, I''m not a perfect man, but I will change for you, make myself better for you." "Qianqian, promise me, to be at my side for a lifetime, I offer you the world as our home." "Qianqian, promise me, under the three-life stone, I offer you three lifetimes of glory." "Qianqian, promise me, beneath the rose tree, I offer you my eternal concern." "Qianqian, marry me!" Under the watchful eyes of all, the silly big one accomplished what was to date the greatest and also the most hilarious confession of his life. And mind you, the words were pretty cheesy, albeit a bit clich. Of course, a guy like the silly big one is quite suitable for such a confession style. Everyone was speechless, initially worried, and now they had turned into spectators, ready to enjoy the drama, all detached and hanging up high. He Qianqian was visibly embarrassed, unsure of what to do, and could only stare blankly at Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s mouth curved into a smile. He looked at the silly big one and felt the need to recommend the silly big one''s solo comedy act to the Spring Festival Gala organizers. If the silly big guy could get a slot, he''d definitely outshine Happy Twist''s sketch comedy. Everyone remained silent, and the silly big one, unable to grasp the expressions of those around him, became anxious and pressed on. "Qianqian, don''t you agree?" He Qianqian was too kind-hearted to outright say no, but Lin Tian showed with his actions that He Qianqian wasn''t for the silly big one. Lin Tian held He Qianqian''s face in his hands, and with a mischievous kiss placed directly on her lips, it was elegant and generous, sexy yet appropriate. This scene, did it make all the male peers present green with envy? How they wished, deeply wished, that they were the ones kissing He Qianqian! Alas, they could only watch from the sidelines, envying. "Good," He Jing egged on, clapping her hands. "Good, a perfect match, a match made in heaven!" "A talented man and a fair lady, truly a match ordained by nature." , . The crowd echoed one after another, picking only the pleasant things to say. This scene completely baffled the silly big guy, confused as to what was happening, who was this guy, and why was he kissing He Qianqian! At this moment, anyone who wasn''t feeling dense could see that He Qianqian and Lin Tian were in a romantic relationship, but the silly big guy didn''t get it because he was too headstrong! In his eyes, he just assumed Lin Tian was infringing upon He Qianqian. Luckily, at that moment, Lin Tian let go of He Qianqian, otherwise, the silly big guy might have struck out. The silly big one shouted, "Everybody, quiet down!" True to his past role as a class leader, after several years, he still had authority. With a single word, all the onlookers fell silent. He pointed at Lin Tian and demanded, "Who the hell are you, thinking you can just kiss He Qianqian like that? Didn''t you see me confessing just now? You freaking doing this is a blatant challenge to me, publicly harassing a young girl, believe it or not, right now I represent justice to annihilate you." The silly big one rolled up his sleeves, looking like he was ready to fight. Aside from He Qianqian, everyone else sweated for Lin Tian. The silly big one, towering over 1.9 meters and notorious for his fighting skills since high school, with Lin Tian''s physical stature, could he really beat the silly big one? Lin Tian stood up, mimicking the silly big one''s words, "Who the hell are you, thinking you can pursue someone like He Qianqian? Didn''t you see me kissing He Qianqian just now? He Qianqian is my girlfriend, you confessed to her, and you did it right in front of me, you freaking challenging me like this, believe it or not, I now represent justice to eliminate you." Seeing Lin Tian''s behavior, everyone laughed, feeling that he had come just to amuse them. His girlfriend was being confessed to, yet he showed no anger at all. It wasn''t that Lin Tian wasn''t angry; he just felt absolutely no pressure. After Lin Tian spoke, the tall and clueless man stood still, his eyes somewhat lost, displaying an expression like he was a hundred billion in the hole. Gradually, to everyone''s surprise, the tall, broad-shouldered man began to cry. Yes, he cried. In front of everyone, he cried because of his goddess, He Qianqian. Oh dear, everyone shook their heads again, knowing this clumsy guy was about to do something foolish. "Qianqian, why couldn''t you wait for me, why?" "Qianqian, why do you have another man, why?" "Qianqian, just wait, you''ll regret not choosing me." "Qianqian, I hate you." The big guy cried as he walked out, and even when he reached the door, Lin Tian could still hear his heartbreaking sobs. His mom must have been Meng Jiangnu. After the big guy left, Lin Tian smiled and said, "The students in your class are really a bunch of weirdos. All sorts of people, very interesting." Everyone burst out laughing, and then another person walked in. This person''s outfit was too extravagant. The bar was a place for men and women to relax. Wear whatever you like, as casually as you like; you could even wear pajamas or a bikini if it pleases you. But this guy actually wore a suit and tie to a class reunion, which felt quite out of place. More importantly, along with the suit, he wore a gold watch and a gold necklace, and even flashed a gold tooth when he opened his mouth. A flashy real estate tycoon, absolutely a tycoon who got rich overnight, not knowing how to flaunt his newfound low-class fortune properly. "Tycoon bro." "Tycoon bro has come too, your presence really honors us." "Tycoon bro, come sit here. Haven''t seen you in years, and you''ve become even more of a tycoon." Everyone warmly greeted him, and Tycoon bro seemed very popular. This person was Zhang Zijian, who wasn''t very capable himself, just good at acting cool and worshiping money, but his family had some assets, and he had been called Tycoon bro since high school. Tycoon bro made a beeline for He Qianqian, casually sitting next to her. He was quite fat, his belly quite large, and He Qianqian swiftly moved towards Lin Tian to avoid any awkwardness. Tycoon bro started, "Class reunion, it''s great that everyone who could come did. Let''s drink and have fun today, and the bill is on me." "Tycoon bro, you are so generous." "Tycoon bro, you''ve grown even more generous." He Jing, always loving a spectacle, shouted, "Bring us four more bottles of the finest red wine, the most expensive ones." At the words "most expensive," Tycoon bro''s face went green. He Jing''s shout might just cost Tycoon bro over twenty thousand yuan. The waiter quickly brought over four bottles of red wine. "This is the best wine in our bar, Corta from Italy. The price is also very auspicious, six thousand six hundred and sixty-six, wishing you great luck." He Jing opened a bottle herself and said, "No worries, Tycoon bro is here, we''re not short of money." She laughed secretly after speaking, then took a small sip. She probably couldn''t taste anything, but still remarked, "Tycoon bro, good wine is indeed different. Delicious. Thanks for letting me taste such authentic red wine." Then Lin Tian realized, He Jing didn''t just trick He Qianqian, she tricked everyone, a professional big troublemaker. Tycoon bro could only smile apologetically, but his twitching lips showed that those four bottles of wine really did hurt his wallet. Tycoon bro was eager to make a move on He Qianqian, but he didn''t rush. First, he made small talk, had a few drinks, during which he continuously played with his gold chain and gold watch. Everyone understood him. He just wanted his gold chain and gold watch to catch everyone''s attention and have them ask, thus kicking off an unstoppable show-off session. Nobody asked, deliberately avoiding the topic. He Jing initially didn''t ask either, just focusing on drinking the wine; but after a few glasses, having had enough, she started stirring up trouble. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a look of discovery, He Jing asked, "Tycoon bro, wow, where did you buy this gold watch and necklace? They must be expensive. Are they pure gold? I really like them." Finally, someone noticed his gold watch and necklace. Tycoon bro was pleased and said, "Oh, these were gifts from a client. They suit my style okay, not expensive, just a little money. Together, they''re just over a million, which for me is just a bit of talking, and I can earn it back with one deal." He Jing was quite the actress. Instantly, she adopted the look of a love-struck young girl, admiringly saying, "Tycoon bro, you''re so handsome, so wealthy. I earn just four thousand a month as a teacher. A million would be half a lifetime''s earnings for me. Tycoon bro, anyone marrying you must be incredibly fortunate." "Ah, of course, you have some good sense." Tycoon bro modestly accepted the compliment, then got to the point. He intentionally displayed his gold necklace, gold watch, and gold tooth in the most visible spot, turning to He Qianqian to ask, "Qianqian, do you have a boyfriend?" Now Lin Tian just wanted to curse. One fool had just left, and another tycoon had arrived, both totally ridiculous. How come there were so many rivals tonight! Chapter 530 - 502 Among the Tycoons ``` Lin Tian was about ready to curse his mother; he had just dealt with one big fool, and now here came another ostentatious rich guy. Why were there so many love rivals tonight? He Qianqian felt embarrassed once more as she glanced at the rich guy''s gold necklace and the large gold watch, her face full of contempt. Finally, she said, "I''m sorry, I already have a boyfriend." "Boyfriend? Who, and where? Is he richer than me?" the rich guy asked, betraying a hint of panic. Lin Tian thought to himself on the side, "If we''re comparing wealth, I could crush you with money." He Qianqian pointed to Lin Tian and cautiously said, "It''s him." "You." The rich guy looked Lin Tian up and down with deep meaning. This man didn''t care about appearance or temperament, only money. If Lin Tian was wearing clothes even pricier than his, he would have left immediately, but Lin Tian''s outfit today, including underwear, cost no more than two hundred yuan. Convinced that Lin Tian was dressed in cheap street stall clothes, the rich guy disdainfully said, "Qianqian, how can you have such poor taste? Why choose a poor boy? The watch I''m wearing could be worth his whole life''s struggle." He Qianqian remained silent, unsure of what to say. Lin Tian also stood nearby, just watching without a word. He Jing couldn''t stand it any longer. Although she was the ultimate frenemy, at the end of the day, she sided with He Qianqian. Hearing the rich guy insult Lin Tian, He Jing couldn''t bear it. "Rich guy, what''s wrong with you? Do you have to insult people like this? Just because you have some stinky money, you think you''re something special? Our Qianqian chooses a boyfriend for his quality and depth, depth, do you understand that?" "Jingjing," He Qianqian tugged at He Jing''s sleeve, signaling her to stop talking. She believed Lin Tian could handle the situation. He Jing shook off He Qianqian and complained, "Sister Qianqian, you''re too soft, that''s why people dare to talk to you like this. He''s insulting your boyfriend, and you should yell at him. He''s rich, but we''re not afraid of him, no worries, I''m here. If nothing else, I can scratch him to death." He Jing puffed up her chest, her five fingers forming a claw-like gesture, resembling Mei Chaofeng in her aura. Perhaps out of a sense of justice and jealousy, several old classmates standing nearby also began to criticize the rich guy. "Rich guy, you were a bit harsh. How can you look down on Qianqian''s boyfriend? If we don''t have as much money as you, does that mean you look down on us too?" "As long as Qianqian is happy, that''s what matters. You can pursue her generously, but don''t demean her boyfriend!" In the eyes of someone like the rich guy, who esteemed money above all, he believed that with money, one could possess everything, and everything was built upon the foundation of money. He slammed the table, silencing everyone, "How can you talk like that? Are you even Qianqian''s classmates? Have you considered Qianqian''s feelings?" "Qianqian is so beautiful; she should enjoy a carefree life without worrying about clothes and food. Should she suffer and struggle following this poor boy?" "If Qianqian is with me, I can ensure she lives a worry-free life, adorned with gold and silver. What''s wrong with that?" "As Qianqian''s classmates, can you really bear to see her suffer and struggle?" The rich guy''s speech had swayed the classmates'' stance. They nodded in agreement; Qianqian was their goddess, and a goddess should live without worries, draped in gold and silver. However, looking at Lin Tian, it didn''t seem like he had the rich guy''s advantages. Even He Jing became quiet; she didn''t have high hopes for Lin Tian, partly because he was younger and partly because he was "poor." The group of classmates quickly turned around to advise He Qianqian, with a change-of-heart speed faster than a rocket. "Qianqian, what the rich guy says does make some sense. Why don''t you think it over?" "Qianqian, I feel like you two aren''t really suitable. In today''s society, you need to consider reality." ..., .... Seeing that he had everyone''s support, the rich guy was delighted. This time, his target wasn''t He Qianqian; it was Lin Tian. "You see that, kid? You''re clearly not right for Qianqian. Everyone thinks so. For He Qianqian''s sake, for her future happiness, please leave her!" Lin Tian stepped forward with a smile and asked, "Why do you say I''m not suitable for He Qianqian?" "It''s obvious to everyone, you''re a poor kid. Your entire outfit doesn''t add up to two hundred yuan, while my clothes cost a full forty thousand. The watch and gold necklace I''m wearing are worth more money than you could earn in your whole life. Men and women alike, we all like to save face, and face is bought with money. Today, this private room costs at least thirty thousand. I can afford it, can you?" The rich guy''s words were laden with severe insult, wishing he could trample Lin Tian into the mud. He Qianqian was now somewhat worried, not for Lin Tian, but for the rich guy. He Qianqian pulled on Lin Tian''s hand and urged, "Lin Tian, let''s not get angry, let''s just go, go home." The rich guy said, "Qianqian, leave this to me. Don''t worry, I won''t make it hard for him. After all, he''s your ex-boyfriend. For your sake, I won''t make it tough for him." He Qianqian gave an awkward smile, thinking, I''m not worried about you giving him a hard time; I''m worried about him giving you a hard time. How can you be so clueless? "Rich guy, you''re being too harsh. Enough is enough!" "Yeah, rich guy, don''t make it hard for him. We''re all struggling out here; it''s not easy." ``` "Give Qianqian some face, stop making it hard for others." Everyone hastily advised. At this moment, Lin Tian approached the flashy rich guy. He Qianqian, worried that Lin Tian would go too far, latched on to him and urged, "Don''t get agitated, keep your cool, we are all classmates heretalk it out. Whatever grievances you''ve suffered, I''ll make it up to you when we get home." The flashy rich guy still wore an indifferent expression and said, "Qianqian, it''s fine. Whatever needs to be said, we can talk it through. This young man clearly seems sensible. He knows the difference between him and me, and he''ll make the right choice." Lin Tian laughed scornfully, "You just said that you were going to treat everyone today." The flashy rich guy replied, "Yeah, I spent over thirty thousand today, it''s on me. I have the capacity, I have money so I can be capricious!" "Waiter." Lin Tian called out. The flashy rich guy thought Lin Tian was about to order more and casually said, "No worries, man. I might have been a bit harsh earlier. Anything you like here, just order. The moneyI''ll cover it for you as compensation." "Good evening, sir. What would you like to order?" the waiter asked very politely. Lin Tian took out a card, golden in color, handed it to the waiter, and said, "This card doesn''t have a password. Tonight, I''ll foot the bill for all the expenses at your bar." Everyone was taken aback, the flashy rich guy was stunned, the waiter was even more so, and He Qianqian watched the rich guy with a look of sympathy. She knew Lin Tian was about to play his trump card; the rich guy was in for it. There was a long moment of silence before the waiter was the first to snap back to reality and said, "Sir, this is an upscale bar. Our daily revenue is at least one and a half million. Are you sure you want to cover the bill for everyone?" Lin Tian nodded. The waiter, somewhat anxiously, accepted the bank card. He wasn''t certain if it contained one and a half million. By Lin Tian''s attire, he didn''t look like a wealthy person. Just as the waiter was about to leave, He Jing ran over in a huff, snatched the bank card, and started furiously berating Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, what''s with the act? Qianqian said you work at a pharmaceutical factory with an annual salary of a hundred thousand. You''re trying to show off tonight, but there goes half a lifetime''s salary. Just take your card back. Let''s pretend we never heard what the flashy rich guy said. Our Qianqian isn''t the kind of woman who only cares about money. As long as you treat her well and love her, even if you are penniless, she''d still marry you. You''ll still be happy," Lin Tian, moved by what He Jing said, heard her speak earnestly for the first time. The usually team-betraying He Jing actually had such a sincere side. The flashy rich guy nearby also advised, "Dude, don''t be so impulsive. A hundred and fifty million isn''t a small amount. That''s enough to marry another wife." Lin Tian didn''t argue with the flashy rich guy, nor did he dispute with He Jing. He smiled and pulled out a watch hidden up his sleeve, tossing it on the table. "Flashy rich guy, you know your stuff. Take a look at this and you''ll know if I can pay the bill." He Jing was the first to pick up the watch. It was silver and otherwise unremarkable. By appearance alone, it looked far inferior to the flashy rich guy''s gold watch. The flashy rich guy snatched the watch from He Jing''s hand with disdain, glanced at it, and said, "Isn''t this just a Rolex?" After examining it more closely, his expression went through an astonishing transformation. First, disdain, followed by surprise, then amazement, and finally, terror! This was the first time they saw the flashy rich guy sport such an expression. He Jing, ever so blunt, asked, "What''s wrong with you? What kind of watch is this? Is it valuable?" The flashy rich guy stared at Lin Tian as if he were staring at a mountain of gold. "The Rolex company took a century to produce just ten watches of this supreme level. They serve as the centerpiece of their brand, with a market price of at least sixty million!" "Huh..." Everyone gasped. They looked at Lin Tian as if they were looking at the God of Wealth. They had thought Lin Tian was poor, but it seemed they were gravely mistaken. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Really? You didn''t mistake it, did you?" He Jing snatched the watch back, questioning in disbelief. She couldn''t see what made this watch any different. The flashy rich guy hurriedly took back the watch and carefully placed it on the table, saying, "Don''t touch it recklessly. If you chip the paint, you won''t be able to afford it in your lifetime." The flashy rich guy''s judgment couldn''t be flawed, and He Jing believed it. Lin Tian was a wealthy tycoon, a tycoon among tycoons. She subconsciously handed the bank card back to the waiter, who quickly ran off, feeling as if he had received a royal pardon. He was truly relieved he hadn''t said anything to offend Lin Tian earlier. Before long, the waiter came back, carefully handing the bank card back to Lin Tian. Curious, He Jing quietly asked the waiter, "How much is left on the card?" The waiter dared not speak and showed five fingers. "Fifty million," guessed He Jing. The waiter shook his head. "Five billion." He Jing guessed again. Even as she spoke the number, she barely believed it. Chapter 531 - 503: How Can a Tycoon Not Have a Car? "Fifty million," He Jing guessed. The waiter shook his head. "Five hundred million." He Jing guessed again, and saying the number made her almost disbelieve. Surprisingly, the waiter shook his head again. "Five billion." He Jing shouted this out, completely shocked. This time, the waiter nodded. The card belonging to Lin Tian had five billion, and He Jing''s shout made everyone in the private room aware of it. "What a tycoon, a thorough tycoon!" He Jing stared at Lin Tian somewhat dazed. People whispered among themselves, looking at Lin Tian and He Qianqian with a strange gaze, especially how they looked at He Qianqian. Before it was admiration, now it was contempt. This is the sorrow of being a beautiful girl. If you marry an ordinary person, others feel sorry, sympathize, and pity you; if you marry a rich man, people will say you''re gold-digging, mock you, despise you. Now, He Qianqian was facing contempt. Lin Tian felt displeased, but there was nothing he could do; he couldn''t possibly beat up every classmate! Tycoon brother had different thoughts from everyone else; he wasn''t interested in He Qianqian at all, his focus was entirely on Lin Tian. "Tycoon, you''re truly the tycoon brother. Let''s be friends!" Tycoon brother grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and said exaggeratedly. Lin Tian quickly freed his hand and said, "We can be friends, but don''t grab so tight. My sexual orientation is very normal." Tycoon brother, fluttering, pulled Lin Tian to sit down, toasted him a glass of wine, and was very enthusiastic. As for his earlier contemptuous words about Lin Tian, he immediately forgot them. Lin Tian was repelled by this type of person, but since he didn''t know anyone else there and couldn''t join in the conversation, he decided to chat with Tycoon brother for a while. The conversation was merely about business, how to make money, how to play, how to spend. Overall, Lin Tian was just spouting nonsense, not a word of truth. On the contrary, He Jing was a bit embarrassed; she angrily pulled He Qianqian aside and accused her, "Qianqian, really? You treat me like this, not telling the truth even to your own sister. Saying Lin Tian is a pharmaceutical worker with an annual salary of a hundred thousand. You''ve really made things difficult for me. How can I face him now!" He Qianqian also looked helpless and said, "If I said Lin Tian is a tycoon, wouldn''t you say I''m gold-digging? I was afraid of people gossiping, so I just..." "So you lied to me." He Jing continued and then lightly pinched He Qianqian''s cheek as a penalty. However, soon after, He Qianqian''s curiosity returned, and this time she even changed her term of address, not calling him a boyfriend anymore, but directly calling him tycoon husband. "Qianqian, what does your tycoon husband do, and exactly how much money does he have?" Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "He founded a pharmaceutical company, merged with several large companies consecutively, and has assets at least this amount." He Qianqian spoke enigmatically, holding up a pale finger. "Oh my god, a hundred billion!" He Jing said, somewhat frightened. He Qianqian shook her head. He Jing froze. If it wasn''t a hundred billion, then it must be a trillion. She gasped in fear. He Qianqian nodded quite naturally. He Jing directly pounced on He Qianqian, tightly hugging her thighs, which made He Qianqian feel ticklish. He Jing said, "Sister Qianqian, you go hug your rich husband''s thighs, I''ll hug yours. Sister Qianqian, I want a Chanel bag, French perfume, English wine, and, ask your rich husband to set me up with someone, okay? They don''t need to be as rich as him, just a company executive earning over fifty thousand a year, with a house and a car, and preferably without a mother-in-law." He Qianqian generously agreed, "Sure, it''s on me, who told you you''re my best sister!" ..., ... Everyone laughed and joked, but after Lin Tian''s incident, the meaning of the class reunion had begun to change and it wasn''t as enjoyable. By nine o''clock, everyone had left. The wealthy man excitedly ran up to Lin Tian, grinning and said, "Bro Lin, let me see your car; I drive a Mercedes, worth over a million. You''re so rich, what car do you drive? Enlighten your little bro." Lin Tian was quite embarrassed and blushed as he said, "Wealthy bro, I don''t have a car." The wealthy man was stunned, staring at Lin Tian as if to say, who are you kidding, you''re so rich and you don''t have a car?! Lin Tian had to emphasize again, "I truly don''t have a car. I''m not really into cars, I usually fly back and forth, and there are taxis in all the major cities. It''s really convenient for me to take a taxi." "Bro Lin, it''s different for me; I love to show off. You are a true rich man and really low-key. Since you don''t have a car, let me drive you home then!" "No need to bother, I can take a taxi home," Lin Tian gracefully declined. "Bro Lin, why be so formal with me? Besides, they''re fixing the roads around here. It''s okay during the day, but at night, there are hardly any..." The wealthy man hadn''t finished speaking when He Jing covered his mouth, giggling as if she was up to no good. "Wealthy bro, you drive me home instead, my sister and the others can get back on their own." After He Jing finished speaking, she struck a pose, showcasing her curvy figure in front of everyone. Although He Jing was not as beautiful as He Qianqian, her figure was just as good, and now she deliberately struck a seductive pose, mesmerizing the wealthy man instantly. "Okay, I''ll take you home." He Jing was delighted as the wealthy man agreed, looking every bit the victor of her cunning plan. She came over to He Qianqian and Lin Tian''s side and said, "They''re repairing the roads around here, taxis are rare at night, but there are plenty of hotels around, see how it goes!" He Jing was back to her best friend-tricking mode. He Qianqian blushed, although she was familiar with Lin Tian''s strategies, it was still embarrassing having her own sister point it out. "You little rascal, you''re asking for it again," He Qianqian swatted at He Jing. He Jing quickly ran away, getting out of He Qianqian''s reach, then shouted towards Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, go for it, use your strength, conquer my sister." "Yeah, I will," Lin Tian assured, patting his chest. But immediately, he felt a sharp pain in his chest, as He Qianqian''s fingers had fiercely pinched him there. "Naughty Lin Tian, what did you just say!" He Qianqian, with flushed cheeks, questioned Lin Tian. Lin Tian hurriedly broke free and shouted, "I just want to conquer you, it''s my wish, your sister''s wish, and of course, your wish too. Also, stop pinching my nipples in the future; they are for you to enjoy, not pinch." "Rascal." He Qianqian shouted, followed immediately by sweet laughter from both of them. Chapter 532 - 504 Buying a Car "Hooligan." He Qianqian shouted, followed by the sweet sounds of their playful quarrel. As He Jing had said, because the road was under construction, there were no taxis available at night. Lin Tian and He Qianqian had been standing outside for twenty minutes. He Qianqian''s thighs had been bitten by mosquitoes, creating two big welts, yet still no taxi had arrived. Lin Tian was also upset, thinking to himself that it was time to buy a car; not having one was just too inconvenient. Then, with a mischievous smile, Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian, wrapped his arms around her waist, kissed her, and said, "Big wifey, it''s almost ten o''clock, we can''t get a taxi, how about we go to a hotel? If we go to your place, your parents and brother will be there, and I won''t be able to relax, and I''m sure you won''t be able to either. Come on, let''s go to a hotel." Lin Tian pulled He Qianqian towards a hotel. "Stop, stop, stop." He Qianqian broke free from Lin Tian''s hand. "You''re never serious, always thinking dirty thoughts. I''ve told you, my parents are very traditional. If we go to a hotel on your first visit, my parents will lecture me. No matter what, we have to go home today, even if we have to crawl." "But your dad has already called me son-in-law, and he agreed. I guess your dad also hopes we would get together and then he could look forward to hugging his grandson." "What are you saying? You always have dirty thoughts on your mind. No, we have to go home today." They waited and waited, and after ten more minutes, still no taxi had come. "Big wifey, look, it''s past ten and there''s still no taxi. Let''s go to a hotel," Lin Tian pleaded, his hand restlessly moving up He Qianqian''s waist. "Get your paws off me, let''s wait a bit longer," He Qianqian glared at Lin Tian and shouted. "Come on, big wifey, really, there are no taxis left," Lin Tian cajoled and finally made He Qianqian give up on the idea; she decided to go to the hotel. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Let''s go to that Couples'' Hotel, the facilities there must be state-of-the-art," Lin Tian thought excitedly. "Beep, beep, beep!" At the crucial moment, a sound rang out that made Lin Tian despair; damn it, a taxi had arrived. "The taxi''s here!" He Qianqian shouted, quickly waving her hand. Lin Tian felt disappointed. On one hand, there was the couple''s hotel where they could have been ecstatic together; on the other was He Qianqian''s small house, where her entire family was present, possibly even needing to split Lin Tian and He Qianqian into separate rooms. Lin Tian was so frustrated, he really didn''t want to go back. He came up with a plan and rushed over to the taxi driver to ask, "Driver, how much to Wanghe Village?" The driver looked very tired and said irritably, "The roads around here are under construction, and they are closed at night. To go to Wanghe Village, we must take a detour. The fare is double, 600 yuan!" "What, 600 yuan!" Lin Tian feigned shock. "Let''s go, that''s too expensive. It only cost me 150 when I came here." "Young man, you''re not speaking fairly. Day and night are different. The roads are hard to navigate at night, and it''s a detour. 600 is actually very cheap. If you don''t take it, you''ll have to sleep on the street tonight," the driver said. "No way, let''s go, it''s too expensive," Lin Tian waved his hand quickly, signaling the driver to scamper off. The driver glared at Lin Tian and started the engine, ready to drive off. "Wait a minute, driver," He Qianqian caught up from behind. Lin Tian quickly turned back and whispered, "Big wifey, he''s a scammer, asking for 600 yuan, that''s too expensive, we shouldn''t let him scam us." He Qianqian pinched Lin Tian and said, "Naughty Lin Tian, don''t think I don''t know what you''re up to. You just paid 1.5 million, and now you''re complaining about 600 yuan? Get in the car quick." Lin Tian, with no other options left, sadly got into the vehicle. His last trick had been exposed; it seemed he had no choice but to obediently return to He Qianqian''s home. Thinking about her parents and younger brother also being there really worried Lin Tian! When they returned to He Qianqian''s house, her parents had already gone to bed, and He Dong was still waiting for them. To Lin Tian''s surprise, His in-laws had actually allowed He Qianqian and him to sleep in a separate room, with the blankets already spread out for a double. Lin Tian was secretly thrilled, thinking, "Big wifey always says her parents are traditional and conservative, but this doesn''t seem conservative at all, they''re more open-minded than city folks." With a whoosh, Lin Tian jumped into bed, stripped bare, waiting for He Qianqian to join him. He Qianqian was washing her feet, applying a face mask, and removing her makeup; Lin Tian waited for her for more than forty minutes before she finally got into bed. And He Qianqian, goodness knows what she was thinking, still wore pajamas to bed, but luckily Lin Tian was quick, and he stripped them off her in a flash. What followed was madness; imagine ten thousand words yourself! , . "Time to eat, time to eat." Lin Tian was still deep in sleep when He Qianqian''s voice woke him up. Yesterday was too crazy; they didn''t sleep until two in the morning, so Lin Tian was still quite groggy when he got up. After everyone had breakfast together, Lin Tian took He Qianqian to buy a car. Last night, if he had had a car, they wouldn''t have had to wait on the curb for so long, so Lin Tian decided to buy one. They reached the street corner, Lin Tian hailed a taxi, and told the driver to head to the biggest car dealership in Yunhai City. On the way, He Qianqian asked Lin Tian, "What kind of car do you plan to buy?" "You decide, anything you like is fine, as long as it can drive and doesn''t use too much fuel." The two arrived at the largest car dealership. "Hello, may I ask what kind of car would you two like to buy?" a beautiful waitress, wearing a professional smile, inquired. "Let''s have a look first, we''ll find you later," Lin Tian said. "Okay," said the gorgeous waitress, smiling professionally again. Once the beautiful waitress returned to her station, she immediately started discussing with a few other waitresses. "Pssh, broke bum, look at that guy, he''s covered in flea market clothes, the woman is pretty though, but her clothes aren''t worth much, they can, at most, buy a domestic Xiali, and the lower-end model too, fifty thousand bucks, and that''s stretching it." Another waitress commented; the waitresses here, while not required to have any educational degree, must all have three qualities. First, they must be pretty; second, they need to be eloquent; third, and most important, they must be able to determine from attire and demeanor whether a person has money. Some customers, when asking about cars, could take up to two hours, and a waitress couldn''t serve many customers in a day. Without some skill in judging people, their time would be wasted on those just looking and not buying. Only by assessing whether customers have money could they prioritize and aim for the highest efficiency. They saw Lin Tian as just a student, and He Qianqian also appeared to be a student, not dressed in any brand names, so they decided to just go through the motions with Lin Tian, seeing as he couldn''t possibly afford a car. "Hey, look at those two, they''re actually walking towards the luxury cars in Zone C, can they even afford it? Shameless." "The guy''s probably just faking being poor, and the girl seems pretty materialistic. Girls these days, so easy to deceive, looking at them holding hands, they really seem sweet." The waitresses behind silently disdained and discussed. ....., ..... . This car dealership was huge; for ease of selection for the customers, it was divided into four areas, A, B, C, D. Area A was the most expensive, consisting only of limited edition sports cars, each costing over fifty million. Area B consisted of contemporary luxury cars, priced between five million to fifty million. Area C had cars like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, generally priced between three hundred thousand to five million, which the public could usually afford, making it the most populated area. Area D had domestic cars priced between fifty thousand to three hundred thousand, with the cheapest being the domestic Xiali, priced at fifty thousand. Lin Tian reached Zone C and, pointing to one car after another worth four to five hundred thousand, said, "Big Wife, which one do you like? I''ll buy it." He Qianqian looked around and said, "I really don''t know much about cars, you pick!" Lin Tian felt a bit embarrassed and said, "Big Wife, actually, I don''t know much about cars either. Let''s not focus on the performance and all that, just choose by color; whatever color you like, I''ll buy." He Qianqian thought for a moment and then said cheerfully, "I like fire red, let''s buy a fire red car!" Lin Tian nodded, but after looking around in Zone C, he didn''t find any fire red cars. He called out, "Waitress, do you have any fire red cars?" A nearby waitress thought disdainfully, "Broke and still picky, a Ferrari is fire red, can you afford it? Over eighty million, an Audi R8 is also fire red, over two million, can you afford that?" Though she disdained inwardly, the waitress approached Lin Tian with a professional smile and said, "Hello, I''m very sorry, we don''t have any fire red cars here; you can mention the model, color, or brand you want, and we can contact the manufacturer to custom order it. However, the price will be somewhat higher." "How long will it take to get it?" Lin Tian asked. For the sake of his "Big Wife''s" request, Lin Tian wanted to do his best to fulfill it. The waitress showed displeasure and thought, ''Fat chance, you can''t even afford a plain car, and you want a custom one?'' The waitress coldly said, "It will take at least half a year, and you''ll need to pay half of the car costs in advance. The price for a custom car will not be less than one million three hundred thousand." Lin Tian was a bit upset, both because of the waitress''s attitude and all the hassle just to buy a carit was truly bothersome. He Qianqian held Lin Tian''s hand and, looking unhappy, advised, "Alright, let''s not get a fire red car, don''t be upset, we can just buy a grey one." Lin Tian felt somewhat guilty towards He Qianqian, but it was an unavoidable situation; he needed a car now and couldn''t wait another six months to buy one! Just then, a young man with parted hair, wearing an expensive suit, accompanied by a glamorous woman, walked in. The waitress attending Lin Tian immediately changed her demeanor; from aloof a moment ago to enthusiastic as fire now. The waitress quickly left Lin Tian and ran towards the young man. The young man asked, "I''m interested in that fire red Audi R8, is it still available?" Chapter 533 - 505: Twenty Million The young man asked, "Is that flame-red Audi R8 I had my eye on still being held for me?" The waiter flashed an extremely seductive smile and said delicately, "Mr. Zhang, it''s being held for you. That flame-red Audi R8 you''re interested in, how could I dare to sell it to someone else? Right this way, please." The waiter gestured toward Section B. "You know what''s up," Mr. Zhang said cheerfully, casually handing the female waiter a stack of red bills. Flame-red. Lin Tian overheard these crucial three words from the female waiter''s mouth. He distinctly remembered that when he wanted a flame-red car, the waiter said they didn''t have one, but now that Mr. Zhang had arrived, she immediately said they had reserved a flame-red car for him. Why sell it to him and not to me, Lin Tian thought to himself, seething with anger, fists clenched. He Qianqian, worried Lin Tian would cause trouble, quickly persuaded him, "Lin Tian, let''s just buy any car and be done with it, I don''t want the flame-red one anymore, don''t get into a fight with these people." Lin Tian covered He Qianqian''s face and said, "You like the flame-red car, and if they don''t have one here today, I''ll still buy you one someday, but since they do have it, I must buy it for you right now." He Qianqian couldn''t stop Lin Tian, and he yelled, "Stop right there." When he uttered these two words, they were laced with anger, and within that anger was also a hint of murderous intent, which frightened the female waiter. The waiter, Mr. Zhang, and the enchanting woman beside him all turned around. Mr. Zhang and the enchanting woman were unfazed, but it gave the female waiter a start. Moments before, when the female waiter was observing Lin Tian, he seemed like an utterly ordinary student, nothing out of the ordinary. But now, as Lin Tian raged, the waiter felt oppressed, as if she were facing an enraged tiger, and Lin Tian''s gaze sent chills down her spine. She no longer dared to underestimate him. With her ability to read people, she could now assert that Lin Tian was certainly no ordinary student; no student, however strong, could exude the kind of killing intent that even she feared. Gathering her courage, the waiter went up to Lin Tian and continued with a professional smile, "Sir, may I help you with something?" "You just told me there was no flame-red car available, but now, you''re telling him that you''ve kept an Audi R8 aside. What does this mean? Why won''t you sell it to me?" Lin Tian challenged, pointing at Mr. Zhang. The waiter explained, "That Audi R8 was reserved by Mr. Zhang a month in advance, this...!" "Reserved?" Lin Tian questioned. "What does reserved mean? Did he give you a deposit or something?" "This...!" The waiter didn''t answer, clearly indicating no deposit had been paid; she was at a loss for how to handle the situation and turned her gaze toward Mr. Zhang, hoping he would extricate her from the predicament. Mr. Zhang, a wealthy young master well-versed in the world, glanced at Lin Tian and was certain of two things. First, Lin Tian was ruthlessly determined, certainly not just any ordinary student. Second, Lin Tian had no money, as his clothing wasn''t worth much. He was usually accurate in his assessments, although there are always exceptions. In judging Lin Tian, he was only half right, but it wasn''t really his fault. Who would have thought that someone with a net worth in the billions would go out dressed in clothes worth less than two hundred yuan? Since he had guessed that Lin Tian had no money, he felt there was no need to fear him. Mr. Zhang arrogantly said, "Kid, do you even know how much that flame-red Audi R8 I want costs? You think you can afford it?" "How much is it? I can''t afford it?" Lin Tian asked. "Six million," the waiter responded. "Humph, six million, can you afford it?" Young Master Zhang mocked, before taking out a bank card and saying, "Just swipe six million, I want to pick up the car." "Yes, Young Master Zhang," the waiter said cheerfully, nodding and hurriedly taking the card, ready to swipe it. They got a commission for every car they sold, and for a six-million-yuan car, they would get at least sixty thousand in commission, which was considered a sizable accomplishment. "Hold on," Lin Tian called out to the waiter, also pulling out a card, "Swipe seven million, I''m buying this car." Young Master Zhang''s mouth twitched and the waiter stood there, looking a bit clueless. She obviously wanted to swipe Lin Tian''s seven million, but looking at Lin Tian, he didn''t seem like someone who could easily shell out seven million. If she took Lin Tian''s card and it didn''t have the money, and she offended Young Master Zhang as a result, not only would she lose her commission, but she might even lose her job. Who dared to compete with him for a car, to outbid him? Moreover, Young Master Zhang had brought along a beautiful woman, whom he had just picked up. He had already boasted about his accomplishments and absolutely could not lose face in front of the beauty. Gritting his teeth, Young Master Zhang said, "Swipe eight million." "Young Master Zhang is so generous, just so rich, I like it," the glamorous woman beside him praised, extremely smug, and even kissed Zhang on the face. Young Master Zhang kissed her back, and the two of them looked quite sweet together. "So disgusting," He Qianqian muttered softly to herself. In front of everyone, she didn''t dare to show off her affection. "Ten million," Lin Tian said without even blinking, immediately adding another two million. The smile on Young Master Zhang''s face instantly froze. He had thought eight million was already beyond Lin Tian''s reach, yet Lin Tian was so ruthless to raise it by two million in one go. Thinking about the card he owned, which had just twelve million, if he were to outbid Lin Tian by another million, that would be eleven million. Spending eleven million on a six-million-yuan car was too much for his heart to bear. Young Master Zhang wanted to give up, but he couldn''t withstand the encouragement from the enchanting woman beside him. "Young Master Zhang, bid higher. You''re so rich, look at him, he''s all dressed in street-bought goods, you can''t lose to him, raise the bid, crush him." He absolutely couldn''t lose in front of his woman, so Young Master Zhang clenched his teeth and shouted, "Raise the bid, eleven million." Young Master Zhang thought, ''Now that I''ve added another million, let''s see what you can do?'' Lin Tian spoke up again, "Twenty million." "What?" Everyone was shocked, including He Qianqian. An increase of nine million right off the bat, he really didn''t take money seriously. Spending twenty million on a six million car, only a tycoon among tycoons, a supreme tycoon, could do something like this. The waiter was about to laugh out of sheer delight. A six-million-yuan car was being bid up to twenty million, and now she would get at least four hundred thousand in commission. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Four hundred thousand, that could buy half a house. With a trembling voice, the waiter asked, "Young Master Zhang, are you going to raise the bid any further? If not, then the fiery red Audi R8 will go to this gentleman." "Raise the bid, of course. To win, you have to win with momentum," the enchanting woman beside him incited. Young Master Zhang now wished he could slap her to death. Raise the bid? As if it was as simple as just saying it! That''s twenty million, if he really raised the bid to twenty-one million, he would be bankrupt even after selling his shorts. Chapter 534 - 506: The Contest of Pride ``` That''s twenty million we''re talking about here. If I really did raise the bid to twenty-one million, I''d have to sell my underwear to pay it off. Zhang Chu, regardless of the flamboyant woman by his side, said angrily, "Kid, who the hell do you think you are? Think you''re so great just because you have money? Do you even know who I am? I''m Zhang Chu." He thought his reputation would be enough to intimidate Lin Tian, but he was wrong. Lin Tian replied, "Zhang Chu? Who''s that? Never heard of him. I have money, and that makes me impressive. Money lets me be capricious." He intentionally provoked Zhang Chu. Lin Tian had always been low-key, but when it came to evildoers, he responded in kind Zhang Chu mocked him with money, so he crushed Zhang Chu''s dignity with money. "Fuck your mother, you really don''t know how high the sky is or how deep the earth is. I''m going to waste you," Zhang Chu shouted, clenching his fist and about to punch Lin Tian. "Zhang Chu!" A cold voice rang out, and Zhang Chu stopped in his tracks, turning to see a man wearing an expensive suit and sunglasses, followed by two bodyguards. "Brother Dong!" Zhang Chu immediately ran over with a fawning smile. It seemed that this ''Brother Dong'' was an even bigger deal than Zhang Chu. This man was Liang Dong, a good friend to Zhang Chu and richer than him. "Brother Dong, what brings you here?" Zhang Chu asked. "My brother encountered some trouble. How could I not come to help?" Liang Dong said, eyeing Lin Tian with ill intent. With newfound confidence, Zhang Chu introduced to Lin Tian, "This handsome guy here is Liang Dong, my ''Brother Dong''. He''s known as the ''Overlord of Yunhai''. Just call him Brother Dong." Lin Tian smiled disdainfully. This Liang Dong was far from worthy of being called his brother. A smirk on his lips, Liang Dong said to Lin Tian, "Humph, still don''t acknowledge me? I''ll show you what I''m capable of." "That car." Liang Dong pointed at the Audi R8, saying, "I''ll offer twenty-five million for it, a gift for my buddy Zhang." Zhang Chu, grinning, gave Liang Dong a thumbs up and said, "Brother Dong, you''re so generous. Thank you!" Turning around, he sneered at Lin Tian, "Brother Dong has offered twenty-five million to buy this Audi R8 as a gift for me. Do you still have the money? If not, get lost quickly." "Thirty million," Lin Tian said expressionlessly. Zhang Chu was dumbfounded. Another five million added, spending thirty million on an Audi R8 that cost six millionthis was just absurd! Although Liang Dong had promised to buy the car, Zhang Chu knew he would have to repay the favor eventually. A thirty million favor was something Zhang Chu couldn''t afford to return. Zhang Chu subconsciously tugged at the hem of Liang Dong''s suit, signaling him not to bid again. Liang Dong ignored Zhang Chu. Now he was furious. He couldn''t believe that Lin Tian dared to stand up to him, the ''Overlord of Yunhai''. Buying this car was not only for Zhang Chu but also a matter of pride for the Overlord himself. He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, contemplating raising the bid yet again. At that moment, the waiter had a bright idea. They were keen to see two tycoons compete in a bidding war for face. Such an opportunity could be a once-in-a-lifetime event for some, and now it had landed right in her lap. She had to take action. Liang Dong''s face was an ashen hue, ready to bid again, but the waiter quickly interjected, "Sir, you''re a tycoon, and to be frank, spending thirty million on an Audi R8 isn''t quite worth it. We have a top-of-the-line Ferrari here, handmade, limited to fifteen vehicles worldwide, valued at eighty million!" "Would either of you be interested in taking a look?" the waiter ventured. If she could sell this eighty million Ferrari, she would not only receive nearly two million in commission, but more importantly, she could attain the position of sales assistant manager or even sales manager. This one car could change her life forever. "I''m interested. Lead the way," Lin Tian said outright, as if the eighty million car was just a trivial matter for him. A twitch at the corner of Zhang Chu''s mouth, he quickly shook his head, signaling Liang Dong not to buy it. Liang Dong, unable to swallow his pride, stomped after Lin Tian. The waiter led them to Area A, where a fiery red Ferrari sat in a glass room. "So beautiful!" He Qianqian exclaimed, hands crossed over her chest in awe. The fiery red Ferrari, regally perched on a podium, was dignified and majestic, blazing like the sun. Its body was semi-streamlined, and its doors opened with an extravagant twistboth cool and stylish. Everyone but the waiters were amazed upon seeing the car. Even Lin Tian, who wasn''t a car enthusiast, couldn''t help but want to take it for a spin. "You like it?" Lin Tian asked, hugging He Qianqian. She nodded, her gaze fixed on the Ferrari. "Eighty million, I''ll buy it," Lin Tian called out, waving his bank card. The female waiter''s eyes lit up with joyalmost ready to treat Lin Tian like her own father. She eagerly took the card and praised, "Sir, you''re truly generous. The lady by your side is sure to be happy." ``` Out of courtesy, he asked Liang Dong, "Mr. Liang, eighty million, may I ask if you''re buying it?" Liang Dong''s mouth twisted, wishing he could press the female waiter down to the ground for a beating. In his bank card, he had a total savings of eighty-five millionhis entire fortune. Spending it on a single car, he couldn''t bear it. Lin Tian secretly used his superpower to probe Liang Dong''s memories and discovered that Liang Dong only had eighty-five million in savings and didn''t want to buy such an expensive car. He was only enduring the pain to save face. Lin Tian chuckled to himself. Now that he knew Liang Dong''s strength and thoughts, he had to trick him today, making him lose face and dignity. Lin Tian said with a smile, "From the look in Mr. Liang''s eyes just now, I can tell that you also like this car very much. Men should buy what they like. The proud Mr. Liang, the Overlord of Yunhai, surely can''t afford this car, right!" Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He deliberately provoked Liang Dong, and Liang Dong took the bait, stifling his rage and saying, "Eighty-one million, I''ll buy this car." The two engaged in a bidding war again, and the female waiter was thrilled, quickly praising, "Mr. Liang is so generous. If you take this car home, countless beauties will throw themselves at you." Mr. Liang smiled weakly. He was smiling, but his heart was bleeding! He looked at Lin Tian, smiling while grinding his teeth, and said, "Are you going to raise the price again?" "Eighty-two million." Lin Tian spoke nonchalantly. Liang Dong, with a hardened heart, shouted, "Eighty-three million." "Eighty-five million. I must have this car today," Lin Tian intentionally shouted loudly. Liang Dong''s face contorted; eighty-five million was all he had in savings and he couldn''t possibly spend it all on a car. He wasn''t as wealthy as Lin Tian, left speechless, but he still thought of tricking Lin Tian. He had heard that Lin Tian was determined to get the car no matter what, so he decided to raise the price and abandon the bid at the end, making Lin Tian pay a fortune. Liang Dong smirked to himself and yelled, "Ninety million!" "Adding five million in one go, Mr. Liang truly lives up to the title of Yunhai''s Overlord, such a tycoon." The waiter said excitedly, nearly ready to call Liang Dong ''Daddy''. Selling a car for ninety million would make her a legend in the sales industry. Lin Tian knew Liang Dong only had eighty-five million in savings, and raising the bid to ninety million caught him by surprise. Then, using his superpower to probe memories again, he probed Lin''s thoughts. He scoffed, realizing Liang Dong''s intention was simply to make him spend more money on the car. Dared to trick me? I''ll outsmart you, Lin Tian thought to himself. Following that, he said, "Ninety million is too much; I don''t have that kind of money. Since Mr. Liang is willing to spend ninety million on the car, let''s give it to him!" After he finished, he sneered secretly, wanting to see how Liang Dong would wrap this up. Liang Dong was stunned, feeling as if the sky was falling. He had just heard that Lin Tian was determined to get the car no matter the cost, but in the blink of an eye, he had spent ninety million on it. Liang Dong turned around and saw Lin Tian''s grinning eyes, realizing he had been played by Lin Tian. Lin! Tian! Liang Dong clenched his fists, glaring furiously at Lin Tian. It was then that the female waiter stepped forward and said, "Mr. Liang, please hand over your bank card so I can process the payment, and then you can collect the car. This is the world''s most luxurious automobile, and only a tycoon like you deserves to enjoy such a car." "Yeah, Mr. Liang is such a tycoon, I definitely can''t afford ninety million. Only a tycoon like Mr. Liang can," Lin Tian mocked from the side. Liang Dong smiled awkwardly, not knowing what to do for a moment. He certainly couldn''t really give his bank card to the waiter; once she swiped it, the truth would come out. He couldn''t face borrowing from Zhang Chu, and borrowing from his henchmen would be too embarrassing to admit. While Liang Dong was feeling helpless, the anxious female waiter asked him, "Mr. Liang, do you have any difficulties?" "What difficulties could I have? I''m just waiting here for a bit; is there a problem with that?" Liang Dong retorted illogically. "Exactly, what trouble could my brother Dong have? Could the Overlord of Yunhai not have ninety million?" Zhang Chu reprimanded the waiter alongside. The waiter hastily apologized, looking wronged and thinking, If you have no difficulties, then just take out the money! Another dozen seconds passed, and Liang Dong stood there rigidly, with the waiter anxiously waiting by his side, not daring to speak up. Lin Tian stepped forward and said, "Mr. Liang, ninety million is not a small amount, and anyone can be short on cash. If you''re five hundred million short, I can lend it to you. Just write me an IOU." "Nonsense," Zhang Chu stood up and yelled, "Would our brother Dong be short of five hundred million? Brother Dong can come up with five billion. He wouldn''t borrow from you." Liang Dong smirked silently, wanting to throttle Zhang Chu. Still, he was puzzled about how Lin Tian knew he was short five hundred million. Could it be a lucky guess? That was too accurate! After more than a minute, Liang Dong still stood there, silent, with the waiter not daring to ask further. Lin Tian grew impatient and no longer wanted to waste time with him, saying directly, "Mr. Liang, are you buying or not? If not, just speak up. I''m still looking to sell. Pretending to have money when you''re short, it''s only a matter of time before you''re exposed. Even if you dawdle till nightfall, you still only have eighty-five million. Ninety million, you can''t afford it." Chapter 535 - 507: The Ninety Million Ferrari Lin Tian became anxious and didn''t want to waste any more time with him, directly saying, "Mr. Liang, are you buying or not? If you''re not buying, just say it. I still want to make a purchase. You don''t have enough money and yet you''re still trying to act tough. Sooner or later, you''ll be exposed. Even if you drag this on until nightfall, you still only have eighty-five million. Ninety millionyou can''t afford it." Liang Dong''s heart skipped a beat, wondering how Lin Tian could be so well informed about his finances. However, now wasn''t the time to ponder over this question. He was worried about how to get out of his current embarrassment, and he took this opportunity provided by Lin Tian to sidestep the car purchase issue. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Liang Dong angrily retorted, "How the hell do you talk to people? Do I look like someone who can''t cough up ninety million? Who are you looking down on? Men, beat him up for me." The two bodyguards behind Liang Dong charged towards Lin Tian. After he spoke, he turned to the waiter and said, "I''m not in a good mood today. Keep the car for me, and I''ll come pick it up in a few days." No sooner had he finished speaking than two screams came from behind him. With two punches, Lin Tian easily knocked down the two bodyguards following him. Liang Dong''s pupils dilated with fear. Both his bodyguards were of King of Soldiers strength. Lin Tian looked weak, yet he was so powerful; it was as if he was cheating. Lin Tian said, "If you don''t have the money, just admit it. There''s no need to pretend to be wealthy, truly ridiculous." Liang Dong felt fearful, but still forced himself to argue, "Who are you talking about? I, the Yunhai Overlord, wouldn''t be unable to afford ninety million." Lin Tian sneered, reached out, and snatched Liang Dong''s bank card. "You, you, you... what are you going to do?" an agitated Liang Dong asked. Lin Tian handed both his own bank card and Liang Dong''s to the waiter, saying, "Go and swipe the cards now, begin with Liang Dong''s. If his money isn''t enough, then use mine." The waiter, not caring whether Liang Dong agreed or not, took the bank cards to process the payment. Liang Dong''s face turned green. His bank card had been taken away by the waiter; wasn''t his secret about to be revealed? He absolutely loathed Lin Tian and wished he could beat him to death, but seeing Lin Tian''s martial prowess, he knew he was no match and could only hold his breath, planning revenge for another day. Not five minutes later, the waiter came back, followed by several other waiters chattering behind her, all of them looking at Liang Dong with disdain. The waiter cheerfully returned the silver card to Lin Tian, saying, "Sir, the car is yours now. Please go inside to register." Then, she handed the bank card to Liang Dong, her face expressionless as she directly addressed him, "Liang Dong, this is your card. Your balance is insufficient for the payment. Thank you for your patronage." "You, you, you...!" Liang Dong''s nose was practically crooked with anger. He hadn''t expected a mere waiter to dare talk to him like that. He was about to scold the waiter but, seeing the looks from everyone around him, all pointing and showing disdain, he held back. He knew he had embarrassed himself all the way to the Pacific Ocean and wanted to leave as soon as possible. However, he couldn''t let today''s events slide and said to Lin Tian, "My name is Liang Dong. Could you leave me your name so we could be friends someday?" "A real man never hides his name nor changes his letter, I am Lin Tian, Tian as in ''heaven'' from Lin Tian," said Lin Tian. "Fine, I''ll remember that," Liang Dong retorted with a swipe of his hand and a fierce glare at Lin Tian before walking away. Lin Tian didn''t care at all about his threats, because the man posed no threat to him. It would have been better if he hadn''t come for revenge, but if he did, Lin Tian would beat him so badly that he wouldn''t even recognize his own mother. Unexpectedly, just a few steps after Liang Dong left, a panicked figure rushed in from outside, wailing and looking utterly pitiable. "Brother Dong, Brother Dong, your little brother has been bullied, you must avenge me!" The person knelt down at Liang Dong''s feet, grabbed his legs, and wept bitterly, the sobbing was just pitiful. Lin Tian didn''t see the person''s face clearly, but the figure gave him a very familiar feeling. "It''s Shi Tian, what''s he doing here?" He Qianqian recognized the man and said to Lin Tian. So it was Shi Tian. Lin Tian was somewhat surprised. Upon careful inspectiondamn, it really was Shi Tian. It seemed that Shi Tian and Liang Dong knew each other, and their relationship wasn''t bad eitherShi Tian was Liang Dong''s little brother. Lin Tian was amused. He thought the situation was quite interesting. What a small world, he had just beaten up Shi Tian yesterday, and today he had thoroughly humiliated Liang Dong, and here the two knew each other. Such a coincidence was truly unparalleled! Shi Tian, clutching Liang Dong''s feet, wept bitterly, "Brother Dong, you must avenge me. Yesterday, when I went to my fiance''s house, I was beaten up by a kid named Lin Tian. He broke my fingers, knocked out my teeth." Shi Tian wept out his tale, and Liang Dong pulled him up, pointing at Lin Tian and said, "The Lin Tian you''re talking about, is it him?" Following Liang Dong''s gesture, Shi Tian looked over and, when his eyes met Lin Tian''s, he shivered in fright. "Yes yes yes... it''s him!" Shi Tian said, frightened, as he quickly moved back on his feet, afraid that Lin Tian would hit him again. Lin Tian didn''t bully Shi Tian. Instead, he smiled and waved at him, as if greeting an old friend after a long separation. Lin Tian smiled, but Shi Tian didn''t dare to smile. To him, Lin Tian''s smile was a nightmare because he remembered that Lin Tian had the same expression when he broke his first finger. "Brother Dong, Dong, it''s him, it''s him. Hit him, beat him, avenge me. I''ve been miserably beaten up," Shi Tian said from behind Liang Dong. Liang Dong also wanted to beat up Lin Tian, but both his bodyguards were down for the count. What could he use to fight Lin Tian? He had no choice but to say to Shi Tian, "Let''s go, we''ll talk about this later." Shi Tian, with a dazed face, protested, "Brother Dong, I''ve been beaten up so badly, you must avenge me, or else I''ll cling to you and not leave." He made a scene, rolling on the ground, holding onto Liang Dong''s pants, refusing to let go. Liang Dong was furious. He kicked Shi Tian away with a fierce kick, and, already injured, Shi Tian screamed in agony, his blood flowing freely, like a pig being slaughtered. "Go!" Liang Dong shouted, quickly leaving with Zhang Chu, and Shi Tian also got up from the ground and hurried away. Finally, quiet surrounded him, and Lin Tian put his arm around He Qianqian''s waist and said, "Let''s go, my big wife, to pick up the car!" Lin Tian and He Qianqian settled into the driver and co-driver seats, respectively. The car''s interior, filled with luxury items, even had curtains worth more than half a million yuan. Having a good car really made a difference. As soon as Lin Tian sat down, even before the car moved, he felt as if it were already racing through the wind, filled with blind confidence. If he put this Ferrari on an airplane runway, he was sure it could race side by side with an airplane. Chapter 536 - 508 Loss Outweighs the Gain ``` A great car really makes a difference. As Lin Tianyi sat in it, even before the car moved, he felt a surge of speed, like lightning on its heels. He had a blind confidence that if he put this Ferrari on an airplane runway, he could race alongside the plane. Just as Lin Tian was feeling thrilled, He Qianqian sidelined the mood with a very deflating remark. "Honey, do you know how to drive?" "Eh, this..." Lin Tian was momentarily speechless. He could drive the car, but not particularly well.! But that was no issue, for he had the ''Taotie System'', and there was nothing to fear. He said to He Qianqian, "I can drive, so what? There''s nothing your husband can''t do. Driving, it''s a piece of cake." "Keep bragging, brag all you wantafter all, there''s no tax on it," He Qianqian said with a disdainful look on her face. Lin Tian said with a grin, "Turn your head away, and I''ll give you the feeling of flying." "Fine, I''ll trust you one more time," He Qianqian said and obediently turned her head. Lin Tian quietly said to the ''Taotie System'', "Quick, let me learn how to drive, like a top-notch racing god." Soon, the ''Taotie System'' inputted a set of memories into Lin Tian. He mastered all the driving techniques and achieved a world-class level. "Big wifey, off we fly!" Lin Tian pressed the gas pedal to the floor, and the car shot out like a bolt of lightning. "Wow, you really can drive!" He Qianqian exclaimed, her body slamming into the back seat, shocked out of her usual grace. The fiery red Ferrari burst out of the car dealership like a Fire Dragon, drawing gasps from everyonethat was both for the domineering coolness of the Ferrari and the divine-like speed, which wasn''t just fast, but low-flying. Drifting, fishtailing, swerving, rushingthe Fire Dragon unfurled, Lin Tian showcased all the driving skills in one go. Occasionally, He Qianqian''s screams could be heard beside him. The fiery red Ferrari stood out remarkably, resulting in a 100% head-turning rate. Lin Tian, with one hand on a luxury car and the other on a beauty, truly made everyone envious to the extreme. This was the enjoyment a man should have! A true man should live like this. "Was it fun?" Lin Tian parked the car on an overpass and, holding He Qianqian, looked down at the cars passing by below, asking. "It was alright, but in the future, you''re not allowed to drive so fast. Remember to be safe," He Qianqian said, leaning against Lin Tian''s chest. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Mhm." Lin Tian nodded. "I''m hungry, let''s find something to eat. How about seafood, sounds good?" He Qianqian suggested. "Sure." The couple drove to the largest seafood restaurant in Yunhai City, a place that was booming with popularity, clearly lacking enough parking spots. A security guard, gazing at Lin Tian''s car, was completely stunned. He had never seen such a luxurious, handsome, and prestigious vehicle before. He was captivated by Lin Tian''s Ferrari, and just at that moment, the owner of a BMW found an empty parking spot. ``` "Hey, hey, hey, this parking spot is taken, someone''s already reserved it." The security guard hurried forward to stop the owner of the BMW. These days, BMW drivers all had notorious tempers, and the BMW''s owner stepped out and yelled, "You little guard, are you asking to be beaten up? What gives you the right to stop me from taking this spot? All these spaces are first-come, first-serve. Tell me who the hell the owner of this spot is. I want to see who''s got the guts to claim it for themselves." The security guard didn''t say anything but simply pointed behind the BMW owner. The BMW owner turned around in anger, "Who the hell are you, daring to take the parking spot? Believe it or not...!" He was cursing and swearing, but as soon as he saw Lin Tian''s car, he was dumbfounded. He knew the value of cars well, and by his conservative estimate, Lin Tian''s car was worth at least 50 million, more than a dozen times the price of his car. This one car was worth more than his entire net worth. This was someone he couldn''t afford to offend. "Alright, alright, I''m leaving right now," the BMW owner said to the security guard, nodding repeatedly, and he also bowed again and again to Lin Tian, clasping his hands together in apology, showing extreme respect. Once the BMW left, Lin Tian''s Ferrari quickly pulled in. Seeing the security guard grinning and the BMW owner fleeing in an embarrassing predicament, Lin Tian couldn''t help but sigh. "Feeling like a tycoon, isn''t it great?" The two entered the restaurant and began their meal amidst laughter and merriment. ...,.... In a villa in Yunhai City, Liang Dong and Zhang Chu sat angrily on stools, with Shi Tian lying on the ground. "Dong, you must stand up for me, Dong," Shi Tian pleaded again, sobbing. "Shut up." Liang Dong slammed the table, showing immense anger. He said through clenched teeth, "This Lin Tian is really detestable, injuring my brother and publicly humiliating me. I must avenge this." "Should I find someone to kill him?" Zhang Chu whispered. Liang Dong turned to look at Zhang Chu, his gaze alone making Zhang Chu cringe, "Idiot, didn''t you hear what Shi Tian said? More than thirty strong men, taken down by him with just a few moves. If we''re going to send someone, how many would it take to kill him? Where can we find so many people?" Zhang Chu tentatively suggested, "How about we go to Uncle Liang? Uncle Liang has powerful forces, and his subordinates are numerous and strong. A small fry like Lin Tian is nothing to him." "Nonsense," Liang Dong shouted, "My dad can definitely handle it, but how can I trouble my dad with such a trivial matter? He told me that one should take their own revenge." "Young Master Liang." A green-haired youth hurriedly ran over from outside, shouting loudly. This shout broke Liang Dong''s train of thought, and he yelled, "Are you in such a hurry to be reincarnated or what? You scared the hell out of me. Has the sky fallen down, or has the earth split open? Even if heaven and earth were to collapse, I would be holding it up. What are you in such a panic for?" The green-haired boy, scolded, didn''t dare speak until Liang Dong''s anger had subsided. Then he carefully said, "Dong, Xiao San and I saw Lin Tian and that woman going into a seafood restaurant. Xiao San is still there keeping watch, I hurried back to tell you." "What?" Liang Dong exclaimed, kicking out at the green-haired youth and shouting, "Damn it, I was just worrying about how to get my revenge on Lin Tian. You found his whereabouts and didn''t say anything sooner. If Lin Tian gets away, I''ll skin you alive." The green-haired youth lay on the ground clutching his stomach, looking at Young Master Liang with a wronged face, thinking to himself, I had just arrived and couldn''t even get a word out before you shouted me down. If Lin Tian runs away, what does it have to do with me! Shi Tian, now, couldn''t wait to dismember Lin Tian a thousand times over. Hearing news of Lin Tian, he stopped crying and stood up to ask, "Dong, what can we do to kill him and avenge our grievous enmity?" Liang Dong smiled and said, "Lin Tian thinks he can fight? He has a Ferrari worth 90 million, doesn''t he? Since he loves his car so much, I''ll make him die in it. I''ll teach him the meaning of a pyrrhic victory." Chapter 537 - 509 Death War Chariot Liang Dong laughed and said, "Isn''t Lin Tian good at fighting? Doesn''t he own a ninety million yuan worth Ferrari? Since he made me lose face in his car, I will make sure he dies in this car. I want him to understand what it means to suffer a loss not worth the gain." Zhang Chu asked, "Then what do you plan to do?" Liang Dong replied, "Get all our brothers to drive to the seafood restaurant and wait for orders. I''m going to ram Lin Tian to death with his Ferrari." "Understood." Zhang Chu immediately went to prepare. Shi Tian, standing off to the side, pleaded cautiously, "Bro Dong, could you leave Lin Tian''s woman for me? If I don''t **** her once, I won''t be content." Liang Dong laughed, turned to look at Shi Tian, and then slapped him across the face, yelling, "Fuck your mother, what are you thinking about women at a time like this? Believe it or not, I''ll castrate you." Shi Tian was slapped so hard by Liang Dong that he was disoriented and stumbled to the ground. He quickly got up and scurried away, not daring to disobey Liang Dong for fear of being hit again. "Boom! Boom! Boom...!" Over a hundred cars came to a halt on the plaza together, their noise filling the air, their murderous intent seething. "Charge!" Liang Dong roared, and more than a hundred cars floored their throttles, charging out together. Liang Dong, Zhang Chu, and Shi Tian were in one car, following closely behind as they charged out. Over a hundred cars sped wildly on the road, creating a stunning spectaclethe scene was like a wild stampede, catching the eye and shaking the soul. Inside the seafood restaurant, He Qianqian was carefully peeling a large lobster for Lin Tian, while Lin Tian was peeling a crab for He Qianqian. "How''s the taste?" Lin Tian put the crab meat into He Qianqian''s mouth and asked. "Delicious, you should also try this big lobster, the meat is very fresh." He Qianqian also fed Lin Tian some lobster meat. "Mmm, tasty, delicious." He Qianqian said, "This is the most delicious seafood I''ve ever eaten. I wish I could eat this delicious seafood every day." "Alright, when we go back, I''ll have Shen Mengyi buy this place so we can eat seafood here every day," Lin Tian said with a chuckle. "Aren''t you being unserious again?" He Qianqian teased with a chuckling smile. Lin Tian smiled without saying a word, but he was serious. He would definitely buy this seafood restaurant when he went back and let his main wife eat to her heart''s content. Half an hour later, after finishing their meal and feeling full, He Qianqian suggested, "Husband, why don''t we go to the amusement park for some fun? I always loved riding the carousel when I was a child." "Sure, sure, sure, but you''re already so big, still riding a carousel? Aren''t you embarrassed?" "How old do you think I am? I''m still young, and not only will I ride the carousel, you''ll have to ride it with me too." "Alright, alright, I''ll ride with you." ..., ... Chatting and laughing, the two of them got into the Ferrari and drove onto the highway. "Bro Dong, Bro Dong, Lin Tian has already hit the road," reported one of Liang Dong''s underlings. "Go, ram and kill him. Whoever does will get a five million yuan reward," Liang Dong yelled on the side. He had arrived at the seafood restaurant ten minutes earlier but hadn''t made his move because he knew Lin Tian was strong C over a hundred men might not be enough to kill him. But with over a hundred cars, he was confident he could kill Lin Tian. "Boom! Boom! Boom...!" The thunderous roar was deafening as over a hundred cars started up all at once, charging towards Lin Tian like a swarm of bombs. "Husband, look behind us," He Qianqian shouted in alarm. She saw over a hundred cars racing towards them recklessly, ready to smash the car and kill the occupants. Lin Tian also noticed the situation in the rearview mirror. He let out a cold chuckle; the Ferrari shot forward like a rocket. A fiery red Ferrari led the chase, followed by over a hundred other cars. To the uninformed, it might look like Lin Tian was showing off, trying to impress. "Holy shit, which rich young master is this? Driving a car with over a hundred others tagging along?" "Don''t know, but I''ve heard that even Yunhai''s Overlord, Liang Dong, doesn''t show off like this!" "Probably someone from outside trying to make a scene here. Otherwise, there wouldn''t be such a display." ..., ... A good car certainly had its advantagesafter all, a ninety million yuan car was not for nothing. Lin Tian hadn''t even floored the throttle yet and had already left them far behind. Liang Dong roared from behind, "Damn it, a junk car and more than a hundred people can''t catch up. Tell the brothers, some stay and continue the chase, the others take the shortcut. Today, we must finish Lin Tian off." "Understood!" Everyone shouted in unison, and a group of men immediately rushed towards the small path beside the highway. Lin Tian saw all this happening but didn''t care and continued rushing forward. He even deliberately eased off the gas pedal, as if waiting for them. Liang Dong thought he was chasing Lin Tian, but in Lin Tian''s eyes, he was the hunter. "Hurry up, we''re about to shake them off. Why are you slowing down again?" He Qianqian said anxiously from the side. "I''m already going as fast as I can," Lin Tian lied. As they were talking, He Qianqian''s pupils dilated, and she pointed ahead, yelling, "Hubby, look out! Two cars are coming straight for us!" "Brace yourself." Instead of slowing down, Lin Tian sped up even more. Two cars were driving side by side, with a gap of a meter and a half between them. It was impossible for Lin Tian to get around them. "Everyone, speed up. Lin Tian, let''s see what you''re going to do now, huh!" Liang Dong sneered from the side, not believing Lin Tian could bypass the two cars ahead. "Hubby, Lin Tian, what are you doing? We''re going to crash, we''re going to crash, ah...!" He Qianqian screamed as the two cars rushed towards them and she was so scared that she closed her eyes. Just then, Lin Tian activated his anti-gravity ability, and the two wheels on the left side of the car lifted off the ground; using only the right-side wheels, the Ferrari took off, flying straight between the two cars. "What... What...!" Liang Dong exclaimed in surprise, unable to comprehend how Lin Tian managed to make two wheels float mid-air. Bang bang bang...! In an unguarded moment, the two cars plunged into the convoy and collided harshly with three others. The cars behind couldn''t stop in time, leading to a pile-up, and the sound of crashing cars was incessant. This accident resulted in eight cars wrecked, and six drivers were killed on impact. "Damn it, everyone be careful! Attack again! I refuse to believe we can''t take him down," Liang Dong gritted out from behind. The convoy pressed on, launching another suicidal charge toward Lin Tian. On an overpass, more than a dozen vehicles resembling tanks violently drove along the highway. These cars had been modified with thick iron cladding, and their engines roared ominously. The huge exhaust pipes spewed pitch-black smoke. In terms of defense and power, these cars were ten times stronger than a Hummer and hardly differed from tanks aside from not being armed with cannon. As Lin Tian''s Ferrari passed under the overpass, it caught their attention. They quickly disembarked, and a young leader, eyeing Lin Tian''s Ferrari, exclaimed, "That car is so cool." "Yeah, even cooler than our war machines." "Bro, look, that guy''s done for. There''s a sharp turn ahead, and it''s very narrow. He''s not slowing down but speeding up insteaddefinitely going to crash at the turn and wreck both car and driver." "What a pity for such a good car to just go to waste like that," the young leader lamented repeatedly, seemingly reluctant to witness the Ferrari crashing at the turn and actually turned his head away. "Bro, bro, look! He made it, he''s all right, he drove past!" one of them shouted in panic. The young leader quickly turned back only to hear several loud crashes. Five cars, due to excessive speed and failing to make the turn, crashed violently into the curve, leading to both vehicular and human fatalities. Whereas Lin Tian''s Ferrari leisurely made it over the turn and rushed straight ahead. "How did he make it over?" the young leader asked. He hadn''t had the heart to look, never imagining the Ferrari would not hit the curve. Now, he regretted not witnessing that thrilling moment. "He drove the car up the wall of the turn and went over it," one of the underlings replied. "What... What...!" exclaimed the young leader, unable to believe someone could drive on the wall of a turn. Climbing on the wall with the speed from the turn and transferring momentum took extraordinary driving skills. The young leader loved cars more than life itself and had never been bested in driving. He even once boasted of being the best driver in the world, but compared to Lin Tian, he now seemed to fall short. At least on that turn, the young leader was no match for Lin Tian. "Bro, look! That Ferrari seems to be in trouble. There are a hundred cars chasing him, and he''s on the run," one of the underlings said. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Can you look properly and figure out the situation," yelled the young leader. He patted the shoulder of the person who had just spoken, "You see, on the surface, it looks like more than a hundred cars are chasing that Ferrari, but if you look closely you''ll notice the Ferrari isn''t using its full strength. It''s maintaining a certain distance all the time. If I''m not mistaken, the Ferrari is dragging them along, one by one, taking them out. If these hundred cars keep chasing, they''ll all end up wrecked." "Bro, look! The guy chasing the Ferrari is Yunhai''s Overlord, Liang Dong," another underling said upon spotting Liang Dong''s car. "Liang Dong." The young leader''s eyes turned blood red at the mention of the name, wishing he could kill Liang Dong right then and there. Several months ago, the young leader had outclassed Liang Dong in a driving contest. Liang Dong, harboring a grudge, had people break one of the young leader''s hands. Once the young leader got out of the hospital and sought revenge, he found Liang Dong had too many bodyguards, making retribution difficult. He had been fretting over not finding an opportunity for payback, but now, Liang Dong had appeared before his eyes. The young leader shouted, "Let''s go, today we show him the power of our Death War Chariot, and it''s also a good chance to meet that young man driving the Ferrari and learn a few tricks from him." More than a dozen people quickly got into their vehicles and started the engines in unison. The roar of these dozen cars drowned out the noise from Liang Dong''s hundred vehicles, and the war machines charged out, leaving behind rolling clouds of smoke. Chapter 538 - 510 Conquering the Field Dozens of people quickly got into their cars, all starting their engines at once. The roar of these vehicles drowned out the sound of Liang Dong''s hundred cars as these armored vehicles swiftly charged out, leaving billowing smoke behind. "Brother Dong, look quickly, over a dozen cars are coming up from behind, they seem to be Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariots," a lackey hastily reported to Liang Dong. Liang Dong looked back, clenched his teeth, and fiercely punched the car seat, "Damn it, it''s really that bastard Fang Shaoxiong, him coming here means no good." After pondering for a moment, he commanded, "Have Third Brother take thirty or forty cars to block Fang Shaoxiong''s war chariots, the rest keep pursuing Lin Tian." "Haha, boss, that bastard Liang Dong has sent thirty-something cars to block us," a lackey said. Fang Shaoxiong said disdainfully, "Liang Dong really underestimates me, Fang Shaoxiong. A measly thirty-something cars are not even enough to get stuck in my teeth." "Attack!" Fang Shaoxiong shouted and then, pressed an unknown button on the car, a giant iron hammer extended from above each wheel, bristling with densely packed iron spikes, each thirty centimeters long. This was a weapon personally invented by Fang Shaoxiong, modeled after the iron pagoda used by Yue Fei''s arch-enemy, Jin Wushu, except Jin Wushu used horse-drawn chariots, whereas Fang Shaoxiong used mechanized war chariots. "Ah, what is that?" a lackey under Liang Dong exclaimed in shock. "That seems to be a weapon engineered by Fang Shaoxiong. We must avoid those spikes at all costs, otherwise, our cars and lives will be destroyed," another lackey answered. Fang Shaoxiong ordered that five of the war chariots line up, blocking the entire street, while the remaining seven chariots took a side street to block their front. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We can''t dodge it, damn!" a lackey of Liang Dong shouted in panic, slamming on the brakes. The car skidded out for over ten meters before stopping. He tried to get out and flee, but it was too late. Fang Shaoxiong''s war chariot had already charged forward, smashing his car to pieces. He didn''t even have the chance to scream before he died of traumatic fractures throughout his body. The five war chariots, like tanks, smashed brutally into the thirty cars. Some cars were cut in half upon colliding with the iron spikes on the great hammers, others were run over and flattened like sheets of metal, and still others collided head-on with the war chariots, being dragged dozens of meters, their structures falling apart and leaving no survivors intact. The five war chariots, with overwhelming force, wreaked havoc among the thirty-plus cars. In an instant, they turned the entire fleet of cars to scrap, killed over twenty drivers, and left the few who were lucky enough to survive with multiple fractures, a truly pitiful sight. "Charge, pursue Liang Dong," Fang Shaoxiong said calmly as the five war chariots accelerated to continue the chase. "Brother Dong, it''s bad news, Third Brother''s forces have been wiped out, and over thirty of our brothers are done for," one of Liang Dong''s lackeys reported. "Damn it, that motherfucker Fang Shaoxiong, I knew it would come to thisI should have killed him when I had the chance instead of just breaking his hand," Liang Dong cursed, punching the car door in anger. "Brother Dong, what do we do now?" Zhang Chu asked, trembling. "What else can we do but tell the brothers to stop chasing Lin Tian and head down the side roads. Avoid Fang Shaoxiong''s war chariots at all costs," Liang Dong replied. The remaining seventy cars quickly abandoned the pursuit of Lin Tian and dashed down two side roads next to the highway. No sooner had they taken the side road than they saw three war chariots approaching. "Brother Dong, it''s bad, there are three war chariots ahead on this road," a lackey shouted. "Then what are you waiting for? Retreat! Take the other side road," Liang Dong shouted. "Brother Dong, it''s bad, there are three war chariots on this road too," another lackey yelled. Upon hearing this, Liang Dong''s heart sank. He slowed down and shouted, "Break through." Everyone floored the accelerator, not caring anymoreit was all down to fate now. If you''re lucky, you survive; if not, you''re done for. The seventy cars charged at the three war chariots, which didn''t show any sign of backing down and clashed head-on. Boom, boom, boom...! Dozens of cars collided, and the three war chariots were pushed back but undamaged. Then, Fang Shaoxiong led his chariots in an assault, trapping the seventy cars between them like lambs to the slaughter. At that moment, the smarter ones quickly jumped out to escape while the foolish ones still struggled inside, hoping to break through with their vehicles. Fang Shaoxiong''s vehicle led the charge, smashing six cars in succession, locating Liang Dong''s car among them. He slammed the gas pedal, turning Liang Dong''s car into wreck, but on closer inspection, he found that Liang Dong and Zhang Chu had already fled, leaving only Shi Tian''s corpse; Shi Tian had been crippled by Lin Tian and could not run, ultimately sitting in the car awaiting death. In less than three minutes, all seventy cars were destroyed, most of the people dead, but Liang Dong and Zhang Chu had escaped. Lin Tian drove back to the scene. He had witnessed everything that just occurred; no matter what, Fang Shaoxiong and his men had helped him, and he owed Fang Shaoxiong a thank you. Lin Tian and He Qianqian got out of the car, with He Qianqian still shaken, she asked, "Who were those people? Do you know them?" "I don''t," Lin Tian answered. "Why did they help us if they don''t know us?" He Qianqian asked. "Maybe it''s because I''m relatively handsome!" Lin Tian laughed. "You''re not being serious again." Lin Tian approached Fang Shaoxiong, stretched out a hand, and said, "Hello, my name is Lin Tian, thank you for lending a hand." Fang Shaoxiong also extended a hand, and as they shook hands, he said, "My name is Fang Shaoxiong, you don''t have to be so polite. I can tell that even without us, you could have taken care of those hundred plus cars by yourself. It''s just that I have some old scores to settle with Liang Dong, I couldn''t help but make a move." "Oh, you also have a grudge against Liang Dong," Lin Tian asked curiously. "Of course, the grudge I have with him is to the death," Fang Shaoxiong answered. "Hahaha, that''s great! People always say the enemy of my enemy is my friend; now, you are my friend, Lin Tian." "Right, you are also my friend, Fang Shaoxiong, hahaha...!" "Come on, let''s go to the restaurant for a drink, it''s on me," Lin Tian said. "Okay." ... ... "To be able to make a friend like you, cheers," Fang Shaoxiong was the first to propose. "Deep bonds, one gulp down," Fang Shaoxiong boomed. With two ounces of baijiu, the two downed it on the spot, carefree and to their delight. Then, Fang Shaoxiong said, "In my life, Fang Shaoxiong, cars are my everything. I have never admired anyone else''s driving skills, except for yours, Lin Tian. You not only accelerate instead of slowing down on a curve but also manage to climb over the wall. Impressive." After speaking, he gave a big thumbs up. Lin Tian knew what he meant; it was clear he just wanted to learn a few tricks from him and, of course, he was willing to help. Lin Tian said, "With my cornering technique, I dare to be second to none; no one in the world has the courage to claim first. I have a trick; Brother Fang, would you like to hear it?" Fang Shaoxiong, a man with an insane passion for cars and driving skills, heard that Lin Tian wanted to share the key points of cornering; it was like a lecher staring at a naked beauty, could he resist? Aroused, Fang Shaoxiong said, "I also want to learn your cornering tricks but never had the nerve to ask. If you can tell me, I''m willing to recognize you as my big brother and will follow you for life." "No, no, no," Lin Tian hurriedly shook his head, "I didn''t mean to threaten you, consider this my way of repaying you!" Then, Lin Tian whispered in Fang Shaoxiong''s ear, "Actually, it''s quite simple, just...!" Lin Tian only spoke for a little over a minute, but Fang Shaoxiong''s pupils dilated greatly, his joy mixed with a bit of skepticism. "This... can this method really work? What if it fails, and I wreck the car and lose my life!" Lin Tian said, "Racing is inherently a high-risk activity. My cornering technique is the result of more than a decade of my driving experience. It''s unique in the world, effective, but also highly dangerous. Whether or not you use my method is up to you." His driving skills were entirely instilled by the ''Taotie System,'' and now he shamelessly claimed that it was his own decade-long experience. His gall really was unmatched. Fang Shaoxiong was initially skeptical, but his gaze quickly hardened. He slammed the table and downed a drink in one gulp, declaring, "Alright, I''ll give it a try." Lin Tian said, "Believe in yourself, you can do it. A qualified racer is meant to conquer the track." Fang Shaoxiong nodded his head and rushed out. Half an hour later, Fang Shaoxiong ran back in high spirits, exclaiming, "Big brother, big brother, I did it, I succeeded!" Lin Tian wasn''t surprised by this outcome. Fang Shaoxiong''s driving skills were indeed unparalleled; if he couldn''t succeed, then no one else in the world could. "Good, I''m glad you were successful," Lin Tian consoled. "Brother Tian, you''ve shown me what a real racer and true driving skills are. You''ve helped me conquer the track. Thank you. From now on, you''re my big brother, all of our big brother." "Quick, call him big brother," Fang Shaoxiong instructed his underlings. Inwardly, Lin Tian was thrilled. Fang Shaoxiong had flipped over Liang Dong''s hundred plus cars with only twelve of his own Death War Chariots in just a few minutes. Such an underling was exactly what Lin Tian desired to accept. However, he had to remain modest and conceal it somewhat. With a disconnect between his heart and words, he said, "Your conquest of the track is due to your excellent driving skills. I just gave you a little nudge. Honestly, I didn''t play much of a role in your success. It''s all down to your own skills, and it doesn''t have much to do with me. Hence, I''m really unworthy to be your big brother, truly unworthy." "No," Fang Shaoxiong firmly refused, and upon hearing his refusal, Lin Tian was simply overjoyed. "Big brother, you were the one who helped me. This big brother title, I''m determined to acknowledge it." Chapter 539 - 511 Qiānlíng Company "Big brother, it was you who helped me, taking my racing skills to the next level and letting me experience the joy of conquering the racetrack. I''m sticking with you as my big brother," Fang Shaoxiong said before dramatically kneeling on the ground. Lin Tian found this scene a bit funny, feeling a bit like Song Jiang. He was delighted inside, but he put on a helpless expression and said, "Brother Fang, please get up. You''re my brother, and I acknowledge you as such." Fang Shaoxiong, his face full of excitement, said, "Thank you, big brother." "Thank you, big brother," Fang Shaoxiong''s subordinates shouted in unison. Everyone sat down and continued to drink and chat. Later, Fang Shaoxiong asked, "Big brother, where are you from? Are you from Yunhai City? I''ve been in Yunhai for over twenty years, and I''ve never heard of a guy like you here!" Lin Tian shook his head and said, "You''re right, I''m not from Yunhai. My wife is from there, and I accompanied her back to her hometown. I''m actually from Wu''an City." "Wu''an City?" Fang Shaoxiong seemed to remember something. One of Fang Shaoxiong''s subordinates exclaimed, "Wu''an City, Lin Tian, big... big brother, you... you''re the Lin Tian from Wu''an City, the founder of Tianyi Pharma." Lin Tian felt somewhat proud. It seemed his Tianyi Pharma was doing well if even they knew about it. "You really are Lin Tian from Wu''an City, the founder of Tianyi Pharma," Fang Shaoxiong emphasized again. Lin Tian said, "Of course it''s true. Guaranteed genuine." "Big brother," Fang Shaoxiong said excitedly as he grabbed Lin Tian''s arm, looking like a crazy fan meeting his beloved star. Lin Tian''s expression tightened as he looked at Fang Shaoxiong''s gaze and grew afraid, wanting to break free but not wanting to be rude, so he cautiously asked, "What''s wrong?" "Big brother, in my heart, you are a god. I even bought two potions from Tianyi Pharma. Not just me, but all my brothers here bought them too." Then, everyone took out a healing potion simultaneously. Lin Tian said, "Racing is quite a dangerous profession. You did the right thing buying the healing potions. In a critical moment, they could save your life. Since we''re brothers, if you need more healing potions in the future, just tell me. I''ll provide them for free and even deliver them to you." "Hahaha... thank you, big brother!" "Big brother, you know what? I''ve heard a lot about you way back. I thought you were some old man, but you are so young, worth tens of billions, yet so approachable. Being brothers with you, I really hit the jackpot," Fang Shaoxiong continued excitedly. Lin Tian puffed up with pride. Born after 1990, he had expanded his company globally and, single-handedly, had amassed a fortune in the billions, making him perhaps the foremost among his generation. "You flatter me too much," Lin Tian said modestly, though he was very pleased inside. Since Fang Shaoxiong was a local, Lin Tian also happened to have something to ask him. "Shaoxiong, your Yunhai is the place where Lingzhi grows. I''m looking to buy some this time. Do you know where I can find it?" "Hey," Fang Shaoxiong waved his hand nonchalantly, "Big brother, I''m not as capable as you. Since you want Lingzhi, why bother buying it yourself? I''ll just give you some." Lin Tian said, "I appreciate your kindness, but Lingzhi is a major ingredient in the healing potions. I need it in large quantities. What you could give me would...!" Fang Shaoxiong, looking somewhat embarrassed, scratched his head and said, "Lingzhi Company, the main business is dealing in Lingzhi mushrooms, and that''s also where the company''s name comes from." "Lingzhi grows on the big mountains in Yunhai City. It''s usually picked by farmers who then sell it to Lingzhi Company. Yunhai City''s Lingzhi is distributed outside by Lingzhi Company. Since you want to buy a large quantity of Lingzhi, you should go directly to the boss, Li Qing. As a big customer, he''d be more than willing to sell to you." "Lingzhi Company?" Lin Tian asked He Qianqian, "Do you know where this company is located?" He Qianqian shook her head and said, "I''ve only heard of Lingzhi Company and have never seen it." "Big brother, I know where it is. I''ll go with you," Fang Shaoxiong said. "Good, then let''s go right now," Lin Tian agreed. Fang Shaoxiong led the way, turning left and right, getting confused himself, until he asked a few people for directions to find the location of Lingzhi Company. The journey was bumpy, all on dirt roads. He Qianqian exclaimed, "So the Lingzhi Company is located in such a remote place, no wonder I''ve only heard of it but have never seen it." Fang Shaoxiong and Lin Tian rode in one car, and he explained, "Sister-in-law, Lingzhi mushrooms are like regular mushrooms but smaller. Despite their size, they have excellent medicinal properties. Lingzhi is quite delicate and can''t be stored in ordinary containers without special equipment; within a day, the medicinal effect is totally gone. That''s why Lingzhi Company built its facility at the base of the mountain, to facilitate the trade and harvesting by farmers." Lin Tian nodded, then asked, "Here, what is the price range for Lingzhi?" "From ten thousand to twelve thousand per liang, but we always buy by the ''liang.'' Given your company''s large demand for Lingzhi, you could press the price down to eighty thousand per jin, or ninety thousand at most per jin, they will surely agree," Fang Shaoxiong said. Lin Tian nodded, very much agreeing with Fang Shaoxiong''s opinion. Lin Tian''s Ferrari, costing ninety million, made Fang Shaoxiong''s chariot seem a bit low in comparison. Yet, each chariot was also in the ten million range. When over a dozen luxury cars parked in front of Qianling Company, the security guards were stunned. The chariot was like Fang Shaoxiong''s face; some people didn''t recognize Fang Shaoxiong, but they recognized his chariot. The security guard stammered, "You... are you Fang Shaoxiong, sir?" It seemed Fang Shaoxiong mixed up well around Yunhai! Lin Tian thought to himself. Fang Shaoxiong nodded and introduced, "This is my elder brother, Lin Tian." "Hello, elder brother." The security guard quickly greeted him and bowed deeply to Lin Tian. Anyone who could afford Lingzhi was a tycoon. With so many tycoons visiting, even an ordinary security guard could discern their worth from various aspects. He estimated that Lin Tian''s Ferrari was worth at least fifty million. Lin Tian and Fang Shaoxiong were no ordinary people, and he, a mere security guard, dared not offend them, striving to serve them as best as he could. Fang Shaoxiong patted the security guard''s shoulder, saying, "Don''t be nervous, we are here to buy Lingzhi. Come on, take us to see your boss, Li Qing." "Sure, please follow me," the security guard quickly responded. At the doorway, a young-looking security guard came out, blocking them, saying, "Uncle Li, there''s a rule in the company. If you want to see Boss Li, you need to make an appointment first." This young security guard was his nephew, a poor student who had dropped out of high school and was idling away his days here as a security guard. "Where does this rule come from? Move aside, don''t delay the important matters of these two bosses," he scolded his nephew angrily. Rules are made by people, but people are flexible. An ordinary farmer wanting to see Li Qing naturally had to make an appointment, but for Fang Shaoxiong and Lin Tian who could afford a Ferrari, an appointment was unnecessary! The young security guard, having been scolded, cleared the way. Fang Shaoxiong nodded in satisfaction, giving the young guard a look that said, "You''re still too green." After Fang Shaoxiong and Lin Tian had left, the young security guard scratched his head, muttering to himself, "What''s gotten into uncle today? He always tells me to adhere to the company''s rules, but today, why did he break them himself?" "Mr. Fang, Mr. Lin, Miss Qianqian, watch out for the stone here," he said. "It just rained; the path ahead is cement. Miss Qianqian is wearing high heels. It''s a bit slippery. Let''s walk slowly." "Boss Li is on the fourteenth floor. I''ll go ahead and press the elevator," the security guard ran off to press the elevator. Along the way, the security guard never straightened his back, treating Lin Tian, He Qianqian, and Fang Shaoxiong with extra care and protection, making Lin Tian feel as if he was in a kindergarten. The security guard''s behavior seemed a bit pretentious, but as the saying goes, you don''t slap a smiling face. Perhaps this was his way of surviving! Having gone upstairs, the security guard arrived at the chairman''s office and gently knocked on the door. "Come in," a gentle voice from Li Qing came through. With a smile, the security guard peeked in and lowered his head, saying, "Hello, Chairman!" "What, you? What are you doing here? Don''t you know I''m very busy? If there''s anything, go see your team leader. Don''t bother me!" Li Qing''s sharp voice came through, seemingly very irritated and displeased. Before the security guard showed his face, Li Qing''s voice had been very gentle. As soon as he saw it was the security guard, he immediately changed to a scolding tone. Clearly, Li Qing wasn''t a good person, a classic case of respecting the powerful while despising the weak. The security guard, scolded by Li Qing, showed no change in his expression, as if it were a very common occurrence. He continued smiling and said, "Chairman, some people are here to see you, I brought them to meet you." Li Qing responded impatiently and angrily, "Old Zhang, you''ve been in our company for not just one or two years. Don''t you understand the rules? I''ve told you countless times, probably close to a thousand times if not eight hundred, that anyone who wants to see me must make an appointment first. What''s the matter with you, bringing people directly to me?" The security guard gave an awkward smile, looked back at Lin Tian, and felt even more embarrassed. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian heard all Li Qing''s words. Despite not having met him yet, Lin Tian already felt an extreme aversion to Li Qing. He sighed internally, lamenting his bad luck in seeking business with such a person. Conducting business with someone like that was simply an insult to his ears and mouth. However, doing business with such people also had its advantages. People like Li Qing had a typical trait: they bullied the weak and feared the strong. The stronger your attitude towards him, the more afraid he was; the more you looked down on him and ignored him, the more he felt you were noble and more dignified than him. Now that he had figured out Li Qing''s character, Lin Tian sneered and thought to himself, Li Qing, you just wait and see how I''ll deal with you. Chapter 540 - 512 Picking Faults Having figured out Li Qing''s personality, Lin Tian sneered silently, thinking to himself, "Li Qing, you look down on others and bully security guards; let''s see how I deal with you in a moment." The security guard really had a good temper; despite being humiliated by Li Qing, he still happily ran up to Li Qing. "What are you doing here? Don''t get in the way of my work, get out," Li Qing scolded. The security guard quickly halted his steps, whispering, "Chairman, it''s Mr. Fang Shaoxiong and someone else here to see you. The person with Mr. Fang is his elder brother, driving a Ferrari, a luxury car worth at least fifty million." "What?" exclaimed Li Qing as he abruptly stood up, scolding, "What are you good for, why didn''t you tell me this earlier?" The security guard felt wronged and thought to himself, "Chairman, I''m innocent! The moment I showed up you started shouting at me; how could I have told you?" "Quickly bring them in," Li Qing hurriedly ordered. The security guard jogged to the door, opened it, and with a smile, said to Lin Tian and the others, "Please come in." Lin Tian, Fang Shaoxiong, and He Qianqian walked in, and upon entering, they saw Li Qing smiling broadly, bald, and extremely sleazy. What angered Lin Tian was that Li Qing''s gaze lingered on him for a second, on Fang Shaoxiong for a second, but on He Qianqian for a full three seconds. Lin Tian made a judgment: Not only was Li Qing a bully who feared the tough and looked down on others, but he was also highly sleazy and lustful. Li Qing, he was nothing but scum for daring to covet my wife; if it weren''t for the need to negotiate a deal, Lin Tian would''ve really liked to beat him to death. It was beyond Lin Tian''s understanding how the shareholders of Qianling Company could have possibly allowed someone like Li Qing to become the chairman. Because of Li Qing''s presence, Lin Tian''s impression of Qianling Company soured. Li Qing was like a grain of rice that spoiled the whole pot of soup for Qianling Company. Li Qing quickly grasped Lin Tian''s hand, saying, "My subordinates don''t understand etiquette and have slighted you. I''m truly sorry, truly sorry." "What are you still standing there for? Get out of here," Li Qing rebuked the security guard. The security guard hastily departed, and just before leaving, he still had a smile on his face as he gently closed the door. Lin Tian really admired his good temper. Li Qing shook hands with Lin Tian and then with Fang Shaoxiong. Following that, he reached out to shake hands with He Qianqian. Shake hands with He Qianqian? That was impossible. For someone as sleazy as Li Qing, Lin Tian felt it was an insult to He Qianqian; how could he possibly allow him to shake hands with her? "Ahem..." Lin Tian grabbed He Qianqian''s hand and said to Li Qing, "My wife has a thing about cleanliness; she only touches my hand. Other people''s hands, especially other men''s hands, she finds dirty!" The comment left Li Qing dumbfounded. Not just Li Qing, but He Qianqian and Fang Shaoxiong were also stunned. However, they quickly realized that they both found someone like Li Qing repulsive, and they knew Lin Tian was deliberately messing with him! He Qianqian chimed in, "Yes, I''m sorry, Chairman Li, I only hold my husband''s hand. Others'' hands, I find dirty." Then, He Qianqian gripped Lin Tian''s hand tightly. By all accounts, Li Qing should have been angry at this point, but Li Qing''s thinking was different from others; he thought that since He Qianqian was so distinctive, and since Lin Tian was her husband and drove a Ferrari worth at least fifty million, Lin Tian must also be extraordinary, certainly not someone he could afford to provoke. Li Qing laughed and said, "Not at all, not at all. Besides, my hands are indeed dirty, and to have insulted Miss Qianqian''s hand is my fault, my mistake." As he spoke, Li Qing gazed at He Qianqian''s hand, just looking at that single hand, he felt himself stiffen. Lin Tian really wanted to kick him. A company''s chairman was not only voicing such words but was ogling his wife''s hand. How could anyone be as shameless as him? Lin Tian was simply speechless. "Please sit," gestured Li Qing to Lin Tian and the others. Lin Tian sat next to Li Qing, followed by He Qianqian, and Fang Shaoxiong sat last. Fang Shaoxiong opened the conversation, "Lin Tian is my elder brother, and he would like to make a large purchase of Lingzhi from you, hoping to establish a long-term partnership." "It is truly an honor for Mr. Lin to cooperate with me!" Li Qing modestly remarked. "Stop," interrupted Lin Tian. Li Qing immediately shut up, clueless as to what Lin Tian was going to say. Lin Tian continued, "Chairman Li, I think you misunderstand. I don''t want to cooperate with you; I want to cooperate with your company." Lin Tian''s words made Li Qing''s face turn beet red, while Fang Shaoxiong almost laughed out loud. That was quite a slap in the face! Embarrassed, Li Qing quickly changed the subject, "Xiao Wang, quickly serve Mr. Lin, Mr. Fang, and Miss Qianqian with tea. They are our company''s most honored guests. Serve them the best teabring out the Tieguanyin I''ve been saving for a year." Soon, a female secretary with a very voluptuous figure and pretty features, wearing big curls and high heels, clacked her way over. But as the secretary approached Lin Tian step by step, a heavy perfume scent assaulted Lin Tian''s nose. The perfume was so overwhelming that it almost made him vomit. Looking at Li Qing, however, he seemed to really appreciate the scent, taking a sneaky sniff. Lin Tian silently lamented his poor taste. "Hello, please enjoy your tea!" the female secretary said gently as she brought the tea to Lin Tian and the others. As she approached Li Qing, she even winked at him, nearly melting him to the bone. Li Qing definitely had an inappropriate relationship with this female secretary, Lin Tian guessed in his mind. "Please drink your tea," Li Qing said as he watched the secretary leave, addressing Lin Tian and the others. Lin Tian took a small sip and then spat it all out. "What kind of tea is this? It''s so bitter. Has it been sitting for a year, or is it expired?" Expired, how could that be? Could it be that the secret technique was botched? Li Qing hastily took a sip to verify. Right, it tasted the same, quite delicious actually! Tentatively, Li Qing asked, "Young Master Lin, the tea tastes quite good to me, do you find it disagreeable?" "Too bitter," Lin Tian said nonchalantly, looking for an excuse. "Bitter?" Li Qing was full of question marks, isn''t tea supposed to be bitter? He asked, "Young Master Lin, if you find this tea bitter, what kind of tea do you usually drink?" "The ones I drink are all imported from Europe, Frank Ribery Tea, and they are quite sweet," Lin Tian said. Li Qing was baffled. Isn''t tea unique to Huaxia? Huaxia is the birthplace of tea. Does Europe even have tea? Moreover, he had never heard of a sweet tea called Frank Ribery in the world of tea! Confused but not daring to ask, he continued, "Young Master Lin, what else do you like to drink?" "Red wine. Bring me a glass of French red wine, at least twenty years old," Lin Tian demanded unceremoniously. Li Qing''s face twitched, thinking to himself, at least twenty years old you sure have the gall to request it! I haven''t even dared to drink it myself. Indeed, he treasured a bottle of French red wine aged twenty-three years, worth more than three hundred thousand yuan, but he hadn''t had the heart to open it. Seeing that Lin Tian was someone who liked to pick faults, he reluctantly brought out that twenty-three-year-old bottle of red wine. "Someone, bring the wine." Soon after, the female secretary walked in again, her heels clacking noisily. "Hello, please enjoy," the secretary said. Lin Tian took a small sip, and to be honest, the wine tasted quite good. But he was here to make trouble for Li Qing; even if the wine was good, he couldn''t admit it. "What the hell is this wine?" Lin Tian shouted angrily as he slammed the wine glass onto the floor, and in doing so, also shattered the entire bottle the secretary held in her hand. The secretary let out a scream, and Li Qing, staring at the spilled wine on the floor, was utterly heartbroken. He hadn''t even had the chance to take a sip before Lin Tian destroyed it. He was filled with rage and wanted to confront Lin Tian, but Lin Tian''s anger was greater, promptly quenching his arrogance. "Li Qing, Chairman Li, what''s the meaning of this? Do you look down on us? We''re here to discuss a partnership, not to demand money from you. What kind of attitude is this, serving us lousy tea and lousy wine? You dare to claim this is a treasured wine you''ve stored for over twenty years? Who are you trying to fool!" Lin Tian roared, his face displaying extreme anger as if Li Qing had committed an unforgivable act. Li Qing wilted completely, originally wanting to question Lin Tian about destroying his fine wine, but he had already been overpowered in terms of presence and couldn''t utter a word, not even daring to take a deep breath. Li Qing was subdued, but the secretary next to him exploded in anger. She yelled, "Young Master Lin, you''re going too far! Chairman Li treated you with good tea and good wine, and this is your attitude? Spitting out tea, smashing wine bottles you came here today with bad intentions, just looking to pick a fight!" "Slap!" Without a hint of mercy or restraint, Lin Tian slapped the secretary across the face. The slap shocked everyone. He Qianqian was terrified just thinking about it, and Fang Shaoxiong''s perception of Lin Tian as a good man was completely overturned. He thought, this guy is too ruthless, he even hits women! As for Li Qing, he felt even more distressed. His petite secretary was also his lover. If her face were to be ruined, he''d have to find a new secretary. Lin Tian pointed at the secretary and yelled, "Who the hell do you think you are? Is this your place to speak? Who do you think you are! Chairman Li, how do you discipline your subordinates? Is a secretary even qualified to speak to us?" Lin Tian''s behavior was excessive, and even He Qianqian started to feel she no longer knew him. Fang Shaoxiong suddenly had the impression that he might have misjudged his boss. "Yes, yes, my fault, I didn''t discipline my staff properly. Wang, quickly apologize to Young Master Lin, and then leave," Li Qing said apologetically with a forced smile. Not daring to do anything to Lin Tian, the secretary ran crying to Li Qing and fiercely slapped him across the face. At that slap, He Qianqian and Fang Shaoxiong were completely dumbfounded. What on earth was happening? A mere secretary, without a word, slapped the company chairman? Li Qing''s role as chairman was truly humiliating if even a secretary dared to hit him. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 541 - 513: All Caused by the Female Secretary That slap stunned both He Qianqian and Fang Shaoxiong. What was going on here? A mere secretary, without a word, slapped the company chairman across the face. Li Qing''s position as chairman must feel very suffocating! Even the secretary dared to hit himdid he have any authority left in the company at all? Even more shocking was what followed. After getting slapped by the secretary, Li Qing didn''t get angry but instead hugged her and kissed her on the mouth. What did that mean? She was just a secretary, not a wife. How could he just kiss her like that! The secretary forcefully broke free from Li Qing, her demeanor wild and fierce, a stark contrast to her earlier elegance. The female secretary pointed at Li Qing and yelled, "Li Qing, tell them who I am, whether I have the right to speak here." "Baby, stop it. Go back, and I will make it up to you later," Li Qing pleaded. The secretary was relentless and, without another word, slapped Li Qing again, shouting, "Li Qing, so you''ve been deceiving me all along. You never loved me. You promised to buy me a house, and now where am I living? In a rented flat shared with four others. You said you would divorce your nagging wife and let me be your wife. And now? You''re still happily with her. Now, when I get assaulted, you not only refuse to avenge me but also ask me to leave. Tell me, do you care about me at all? Am I even your lover anymore?" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes, yes, you are my lover, forever," Li Qing hastily agreed from the side. Unfortunately for him, the secretary landed another slap on Li Qing''s face. "Pah! Li Qing, I''ll tell you, I don''t want to be your secret lover anymore. I want to be your wife. I want everyone in the company to know that I''m your woman," the female secretary cried out and ran outside. "Baby, stop making a scene, stop it," Li Qing shouted, trying to catch the female secretary but was just a step too slow, letting her get away. The secretary yelled as she opened the door, "I am Li Qing''s secret lover. We have been living together for two years. I want to announce to you now that I no longer want to be his secret lover; I want to be his lawfully wedded wife...." Li Qing''s face turned green. He said "Please excuse me" to Lin Tian and others and immediately ran out after her. The secretary''s voice continued, and the whole company was in uproar, shockingly discussing the matter. The chairman keeping a female secretary was definitely major news. This gossip was enough to fuel their discussions for a year. Li Qing would face everyone''s whispers, and if this matter spread online, he would be forced by public opinion to be removed from his chairman position by the shareholders. Lin Tian smiled faintly. Originally, he just disliked Li Qing''s character and wanted to mess with him, but even Lin Tian hadn''t expected the secretary to blow the whistle on their secret affair. She was really out to ruin Li Qing! Seeing Lin Tian''s smirk, He Qianqian immediately understood the situation. She somewhat reproachfully said, "Lin Tian, why are you so wicked? What did they ever do to you?" Fang Shaoxiong also curiously asked, "Brother, how did you know they were involved?" Lin Tian pointed to his eyes and half-jokingly said, "Because I have Eyes of the Golden Flame." Fang Shaoxiong continued, looking concerned, "Brother, you''ve really put Li Qing in a tough spot. He must hate you now. What about your cooperation? What if...!" "Don''t worry," Lin Tian said nonchalantly, "People like Li Qing, the harsher you are, the more they respect you. Trust me, I''ve got the cooperation under control. Even if Li Qing resents me, he''ll have to keep it to himself." "Besides, we can use this incident to threaten him, forcing him to sign the contract with us. We can even squeeze him on the price." "And worst comes to worst, we stir up the public opinion online, blow this whole thing out of proportion. By then, Li Qing''s position as chairman will be done for. It won''t matter if he doesn''t sign the contract with meI''ll just sign with the new chairman in a few days." "Wicked, really wicked, Lin Tian, you''re utterly wicked," He Qianqian commented impulsively, yet her affection for Lin Tian only grewthere''s a saying, a woman loves a bad man. "Brilliant, just brilliant!" Fang Shaoxiong raised his thumb in admiration for Lin Tian''s intelligence. ... Ten minutes later, Li Qing came back with a despondent look, glaring coldly at Lin Tian as he entered. Lin Tian apologetically said, "Mr. Li, I''m sorry, really sorry. I had no idea she was your secret lover. If I had known, I would have shown you some respect and not laid a hand on her. This whole mess is my fault. If I hadn''t hit her, she wouldn''t have exposed your relationship." "It''s fine, no worries, she deserved to be hit. She''s just talking nonsense. Our relationship is nothing more than that of a pure boss and secretary. You shouldn''t believe her nonsense," Li Qing weakly explained, though it sounded like even he didn''t believe his own words. Having put Li Qing in a difficult spot, Lin Tian moved on to business. "Mr. Li, I''m here to establish a permanent partnership with you. I plan to place large orders for your Vitality Lingzhi. You have the product; I have the channels. We cooperate to mutual benefit," Lin Tian offered. Li Qing, wanting desperately to keep his position as chairman and having no intention of cooperating, asked symbolically, "May I know how many kilograms of Vitality Lingzhi does Mr. Lin need every year?" "Ten thousand kilograms," Lin Tian answered. After he spoke, Fang Shaoxiong exhaled deeply beside him, surprised at the hefty amount Lin Tian demandedten thousand kilograms, with each kilogram costing eighty thousand! That amount was...! Eight hundred million! Upon hearing this figure, Li Qing was dumbfounded. A full eight hundred million. He thought to himself, what is Lin Tian trying to do? To casually spend eight hundred million seemed outrageously extravagant! Initially, his mind wasn''t focused on discussing cooperation, but when the number came out, he couldn''t afford to be careless. Losing his job would at most mean losing his livelihood and decreased income, but offending Lin Tian could be a matter of life and death. He straightened his attitude and said, "The selling price of our Vitality Ganoderma generally ranges from one hundred thousand to one hundred and twenty thousand per kilogram. Given your order of ten thousand kilograms, you are definitely our largest customer. We ought to offer you the cheapest price, one hundred thousand per kilogram, quality and quantity guaranteed." Lin Tian countered, "Exactly because we are the biggest customer, I think you should reduce the cheapest price by another twenty percent. Let''s do this, eighty thousand per kilogram, and we can sign the contract right now. As for the money, we can also pay immediately." Li Qing replied, "Eighty thousand is really too low. We have never sold at such a low price. How about this, ninety thousand then!" "No, no, no. I know eighty thousand is very low and you have never sold at that price, but you have also never encountered a customer as big as us. Therefore, I think eighty thousand is feasible. The thinner the profit, the higher the sales!" Li Qing thought for a moment and said, "How about this, let''s meet halfway. Eighty-five thousand, how does that sound?" Feeling impatient, Li Qing was annoyed by Li Qing''s dithering and nitpicking, more troublesome than a woman. He pulled out his trump card and said, "Director Li, I said eighty thousand, and it''s eighty thousand. Otherwise, I will expose today''s events online. I''ll let the whole world know about this matter. You should believe that I have the capability to do so." Upon hearing this, Li Qing shuddered, his eyes glaring at Lin Tian with loathing, wishing he could devour him. Lin Tian continued, "I''ll give you thirty seconds to consider, but I really don''t want to do this, as it wouldn''t be good for either of us." "One." "Two." "Three." , . The taste of being threatened was truly unpleasant. Li Qing''s face was alternating between shades of pale and purple, absolutely despising Lin Tian. If Lin Tian stopped at just hinting about taking care of a secretary, Li Qing might still have a chance to keep his chairman position. But if Lin Tian exposed him, then the chairman position would definitely be lost. After weighing his options, Li Qing said, "Fine, eighty thousand it is. You guys go back first, I''ll immediately report to the major shareholders of the Vitality company and seek the board''s approval. If they agree, I''ll draft the contract right away and respond to you within three days at the latest." "Good, then thank you very much, Director Li." "You''re welcome, you''re welcome," Li Qing forcefully smiled. Just as Lin Tian was about to leave, the door was suddenly flung open. A middle-aged man wearing a suit entered casually, seeming very familiar with Li Qing. "Big brother, I have some good news to tell you, it''s about Tianyi!" The middle-aged man stopped midway as he noticed Lin Tian and two others, then swallowed the rest of his words. Lin Tian heard the last two words about Tianyi and his interest perked up, wondering if it could be about Tianyi Pharma! He halted his steps, not eager to leave, wanting to see what else the man had to say. Since Lin Tian wouldn''t leave, Li Qing dared not chase him away. He introduced, "Mr. Lin, this is the chairman of Composite Group, Xue Qiang, and also a good friend of mine, a business partner too." "Hello, my name is Lin Tian," Lin Tian reached out to greet him. "Hello," Xue Qiang also symbolically shook his hand. He glanced at Lin Tian and then at Li Qing, his intention clear that he wanted Lin Tian to leave so he could talk about something important with Li Qing. However, Lin Tian remained seated, not only staying but also taking a seat in a nearby chair. Seeing that Lin Tian wouldn''t leave, and unable to explain it to Xue Qiang, Li Qing had no choice but to say, "General Manager Xue, whatever you want to say, just say it. These three are my good friends. There''s no need to hold back." Xue Qiang was visibly uneasy, clearly having something significant to discuss. He gestured with his eyes for Lin Tian to leave, but Lin Tian simply ignored him. Finally, having no choice, he glared fiercely at Lin Tian and whispered in Li Qing''s ear. "Tianyi Pharma recently...!" Chapter 542 - 514 Must Be Smashed Xue Qiang signaled with his eyes for Lin Tian to leave, but Lin Tian didn''t even glance at him. In the end, with no other option, Xue Qiang glared fiercely at Lin Tian and whispered into Li Qing''s ear. "The healing potion sold by Tianyi Pharma indispensably requires the Qi Lingzhi as a main ingredient. They are desperate to procure Qi Lingzhi right now and are determined to get their hands on it at any cost. Why don''t we take this opportunity to make a fortune?" Xue Qiang''s voice was so soft that even He Qianqian and Fang Shaoxiong couldn''t hear it, but Lin Tian, being a Spiritual Warrior, had hearing several times better than an average person and heard everything very clearly. Indeed, Xue Qiang referred to Tianyi Pharma and Lin Tian hadn''t guessed wrong. Li Qing whispered, "President Xue, what do you suggest we do?" Xue Qiang said, "I know you''ve got those directors pressuring you from above and you also have to consider your company''s reputation. You don''t dare to raise the price, but I can. You sell me your company''s Qi Lingzhi at a low price, I''ll stockpile it and then sell it to Tianyi Pharma at a high price. That way, I can make a huge profit. When it''s time to split the profits, how about a seventy-thirty split?" This was a great money-making scheme: buy low, sell high. Li Qing was eager to agree. Li Qing asked, "Brother, Qi Lingzhi is really expensive. May I ask how much capital you have?" "I''ve sold all my properties and mortgaged the company to the bank. Right now, I have four hundred million," Xue Qiang said, holding up four fingers proudly. Li Qing took a deep breath, asking with a mix of shock and trepidation, "Four hundred million? That''s all your assets. Are you really willing to bet everything you''ve got?" "No pain, no gain. Only in Yunhai can Qi Lingzhi be cultivated. It''s as if Heaven itself has bestowed this business upon us. Just endure a few months, and once Tianyi Pharma comes to us, we''ll earn at least this much." Xue Qiang stretched out eight fingers, indicating eight hundred million. "Deal," the two agreed with a handshake. However, Li Qing immediately fell into deep thought. With four hundred million and Qi Lingzhi priced at eighty thousand per jin, Xue Qiang could only buy five thousand jins. But Yunhai''s annual production of Qi Lingzhi was only thirteen thousand jins, and he had already promised ten thousand jins to Lin Tian. At most, he could only spare three thousand jins for Xue Qiang. This wasn''t going to be easy. Now Li Qing was full of regret. Why had he impulsively promised Lin Tian ten thousand jins? If he couldn''t come up with the five thousand jins for Xue Qiang, it would be his own profits that suffered. Xue Qiang, noticing the difficulty on Li Qing''s face, asked, "Brother Li, what''s wrong? This is a business opportunity that can bring us loads of profit. Why aren''t you happy? Is there any problem?" Li Qing nodded slightly and, with a forced smile and a pleading face, approached Lin Tian. Lin Tian had heard every word of their conversation clearly. They were conspiring to swindle his company. These two scoundrels were in cahoots, and Lin Tian had no intention of letting their scheme succeed. With an awkward start, Li Qing said, "Young Master Lin, could you perhaps spare two thousand jins from your order of Qi Lingzhi? Just two thousand jins." "No, ten thousand jins, not one liang less," Lin Tian responded resolutely. "How about this, I can give you a further five percent discount on the price. What do you think?" Li Qing proposed. Lin Tian stood up and said, "Li Qing, do I look like someone short of cash? I said ten thousand jins of Qi Lingzhi, not one liang less. If even one liang is missing, I think you know the consequences." Li Qing felt awkward, seeing Lin Tian''s tough stance, he really had no options! Xue Qiang, having overheard the gist from behind, realized that Lin Tian was competing with him for business. He mistakenly thought that Lin Tian was from Yunhai and had seen all the wealthy people in Yunhai, including their heirs, except for Lin Tian. He saw Lin Tian as a new rich, perhaps the second generation of some second-rate company, or maybe just someone sent by competitors to cause trouble. After all, Xue Qiang wasn''t the only one eyeing the lucrative Qi Lingzhi. In any case, Xue Qiang did not take Lin Tian seriously; naturally, neither did Lin Tian take him seriously. Xue Qiang stepped forward, cutting in front of Li Qing, and spoke disdainfully to Lin Tian, "May I ask who you are, which family''s young master? Do you even dare to reveal your name?" "My name isn''t something you''re worthy of knowing. However, out of respect for Chairman Li, I''ll tell you this much: my surname is Lin." Lin Tian said arrogantly. "You little bastard, you say I''m not worthy to know your name? Do you even know who I am?" Xue Qiang said angrily. "Who you are doesn''t matter to me, because I don''t care to know. You pose no competition to me," Lin Tian replied. "You little bastard, if I don''t teach you a lesson, you''ll never learn how high the sky is, how deep the earth is," Xue Qiang shouted and attempted to step forward, intending to hit Lin Tian. Lin Tian would have welcomed such an action, for if Xue Qiang really did try to hit him, it would give Lin Tian a legitimate reason to hit back. Unexpectedly, Xue Qiang was held back by Li Qing. Lin Tian glared fiercely at Li Qing, thinking to himself, ''Old man, you just spoiled my set-up. I''ll have to trick you again later.'' Xue Qiang held back his anger and asked, "You kid, babbling about 10,000 catties of thousand-year Lingzhi, 10,000 catties of thousand-year Lingzhi, almost ten billion yuan, do you think you can afford it? I''m not looking down on you, but if a second-rate rich second generation like you could pull out five million, I''d consider you impressive." Li Qing watched anxiously from the side. He wanted to tell Xue Qiang not to underestimate his opponent; Lin Tian drove cars that were at least fifty million yuan, Ferraris. But Lin Tian directly pushed Li Qing aside. Li Qing''s words remained unspoken as he stood behind and stared at Xue Qiang, winking and gesturing, but to no avail; Xue Qiang didn''t even glance at him. Lin Tian walked up to Xue Qiang, looked him in the eye, and said, "You say I have no money, but are you very rich yourself?" Xue Qiang pointed to himself with his thumb, a look of extreme pride on his face. "I''m Xue Qiang, the president of Huaqiang Company. Our company is involved in schools, tourism, restaurants, automobiles, construction, and many other industries." "Don''t be jealous, my company ranks fourth in Yunhai, and I''m third on the Yunhai City rich list. Right now, I''ve got six billion yuan in my pocket, and once I get my hands on the thousand-year Lingzhi, I can transfer the money right away." "How about that, do you have this kind of power? Are you envious? Jealous? Admit your mistake to me now, and I might let go of the serious offense you committed against me today." Xue Qiang intentionally boasted an extra two billion. He was a man who loved vanity, was extremely self-absorbed, and relished showing off. Lin Tian shook his head and said, "You don''t deserve my envy, because six billion yuan is just pocket change to me." "You...!" Xue Qiang was so angry he couldn''t speak. He wanted to start a fight but was restrained once again by Li Qing. Xue Qiang shouted with suppressed fury, "Young man, leave some leeway in life so we can meet amicably in the future. Everyone has been young and impetuous, but if you''re too reckless, it''s easy to die early." There was a severe threat in his tone. Lin Tian said, "To me, six billion really is a small amount. You don''t believe it?" "I don''t." "Fine, I''ll prove it to you." Having said that, Lin Tian turned to Li Qing and asked, "Chairman Li, what''s valuable in your office?" Li Qing didn''t know what Lin Tian was planning, but honestly replied, "That chair, sandalwood, handcrafted in Italy, worth one hundred thousand yuan; the golden lion on the desk, a Tang dynasty artifact, worth two hundred thousand yuan; and that inkstone, also from the Tang dynastyallegedly used by Wang Xizhi, worth four hundred thousand yuan. The most expensive item is the calligraphy on the wall, from the Song dynasty, worth one point seven million yuan." Lin Tian was even taken aback after Li Qing listed these treasures. He had not expected that this little office contained such priceless items. Xue Qiang, too, was unsure about Lin Tian''s intention and asked with a puzzled tone, "What are you going to do? You''re not thinking of robbing, are you? Young man, you should pursue a legitimate profession. You can never make a big success just by robbing." "I''m not robbing a damn thing; I''m not as filthy as you. I just want to prove how rich I am." Lin Tian said disdainfully. Xue Qiang asked curiously, "How do you intend to prove it? Do you think asking about the price of these antiques will show how rich you are? Ridiculous." Lin Tian ignored him and slowly approached the chair, then lifted his leg and with one kick, shattered the chair to pieces. "What are you doing? That chair was shipped from Italy through my contacts, it cost a hundred thousand yuan!" Li Qing''s heart twitched. It was his favorite chair, and he couldn''t bear to let others sit in it. In the blink of an eye, Lin Tian kicked it to smithereens. How could he not be distressed? Lin Tian quickly said, "Chairman Li, don''t worry, don''t be upset. I broke it, and I''ll buy you another one that''s just the same. I just want to prove that I''m rich; money is not an issue for me." Hearing that Lin Tian would buy another, Li Qing''s mood somewhat improved, but he still worriedly said, "That chair was a sample from three years ago. You can''t find it made domestically; only Italy can manufacture it. Now, Italy doesn''t produce these chairs anymore. How will you buy one exactly the same?" Lin Tian replied, "No problem, money talks. I''ll find someone in Italy to custom make one for you at ten times the price, guaranteed to satisfy you." Only then did Li Qing feel relieved. Lin Tian smiled and continued to tease Li Qing. He turned to Xue Qiang and said, "See, I''m very rich, aren''t I? A chair worth a hundred thousand yuan, smashed it just like that, without even batting an eye." Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Ridiculous. Smashing things proves you''re rich? In that case, I''m rich tooI can smash things." After saying this, Xue Qiang picked up the golden lion on the desk and raised his hand as if to smash it. Li Qing panicked and hurriedly stopped Xue Qiang, pleadingly saying, "Brother Xue, think twice. That is an ancient Tang dynasty artifact!" It was one thing for the chair to be smashed; it could be reordered, but the golden lion was an artifact from the Tang dynasty. If it was broken, no one could go back to the Tang era to remake it! Two hundred thousand yuan was worth a lot, and even Xue Qiang was reluctant, but for the sake of face, he had to smash it! Chapter 543 - 515 The Drivers Rebellion Two hundred thousand just smashed like that, Xue Qiang couldn''t bear it either, but for the sake of his own face, he had to smash it! He broke free from Li Qing''s grasp and consoled him, "President Li, don''t worry, I''ll smash it, and I''ll buy you an even more expensive Tang dynasty antique to replace it." After finishing his words, he stared at Lin Tian fiercely and said, "I also have money, I don''t lack this kind of change." "Smack!" A crisp sound, an antique Tang dynasty lion statue, shattered. Li Qing took a deep breath, with an unspeakable bitterness in his heart, you two are competing over who has more money, just tearing or burning money, why the hell are you smashing my stuff? Xue Qiang bragged, "Look, a Tang dynasty antique worth two hundred thousand, just smashed like that, do you have this kind of power?" Lin Tian smiled and walked over to the desk, lifting the inkstone that was on it. After seeing this, Li Qing was going mad, this inkstone was worth four hundred thousand, but more importantly, it was once used by Wang Xizhi, having great commemorative significance, and the inkstone still had room for appreciation, a lot of room. If it was smashed, even if Lin Tian casually compensated him with something worth four hundred thousand, it would bankrupt him. He stepped forward to block Lin Tian''s hand, shaking with supplication, "Young Master Lin, this inkstone, it was used by Wang Xizhi. Although it is only worth four hundred thousand now, it has great potential for appreciation. Perhaps in less than three years, it will rise to one million." Li Qing deliberately emphasized the one million, hoping Lin Tian would back down in the face of this price. Lin Tian chuckled inwardly, his smashing of Li Qing''s things was precisely to trick Li Qing once. For those valuables with room for appreciation, he must smash them, and smash them ruthlessly. Lin Tian said to Li Qing, "My family possesses a brush that was used by the Tang dynasty''s Li Bai when he was writing poetry, valued at eight hundred thousand, and it also has room for appreciation, absolutely more than yours. Step aside, I''ll smash your inkstone and then I''ll give you our family''s brush." After hearing this, Li Qing, half-believing, let go of his grasp. Then, Lin Tian threw the inkstone with all his might. Since the inkstone was very hard, he was afraid that it wouldn''t break if it just hit the floor, so he smashed it hard against the wall. "Bang!" With a crisp sound, the inkstone fell to pieces, four hundred thousand, gone. Lin Tian said to Xue Qiang, "Four hundred thousand, just smashed like that, having money is to act wilfully, to be invincible." Xue Qiang''s nose was almost crooked with anger, and in order to show off, to outdo Lin Tian, he scanned the surroundings and finally set his eyes on the calligraphy hanging on the wall. Li Qing inwardly sighed, things were taking a bad turn. He used his body to block the calligraphy, almost ready to kneel down and beg Xue Qiang, pleading, "President Xue, this piece of calligraphy is worth a full 1.7 million, it''s the most precious item in my house, I beg you, please let it go, let me off too!" The more Li Qing spoke, the more pitiful he sounded, a balding old man, nearly on the verge of tears. Unlike Lin Tian and Xue Qiang, who had their own companies, he was just working for Qianling Company, at best earning a dividend at the end of the year, plus some bribes; his total assets, put together, would be at most fifteen million. To tear up a 1.7 million calligraphy just like that, Li Qing''s heart couldn''t take it. Xue Qiang, in desperation, pushed Li Qing aside, shouting, "President Li, rest assured, I''ll give you two million in a moment." After speaking, he took a step forward, directly took down the calligraphy from the wall, and tore it up forcefully. Crack, crack, crack! The sound of tearing paper was continuous, Lin Tian sneered, but Li Qing''s heart was bleeding! Xue Qiang tore the calligraphy into pieces, the more he tore, the more vigorous he became, and then he roared, "How about that, I have money, right? A 1.7 million piece of calligraphy, torn just like that." Lin Tian, watching Li Qing''s pained expression, wanted to laugh. He looked around with his eyes and murmured, "President Li, is there anything else in this room that is more valuable than that piece of calligraphy?" Li Qing was indifferent. This time he had no reaction because there was nothing of value left in the room. He said, "If you still want to smash something, then you might as well smash the house down." "No, no, no," Lin Tian said, "Smashing a house is too barbaric; I don''t do that sort of thing." Then, he turned his head to ask Xue Qiang, "What car do you drive, how much did it cost?" Xue Qiang puffed up his chest, proudly saying, "I drive a Rolls Royce, 12 million, an international luxury car." Lin Tian called Fang Shaoxiong over. "Big brother, just tell me what you need," Fang Shaoxiong said with a smile, he had already guessed what Lin Tian intended. "Go and smash his car, smash it thoroughly, don''t worry, we have money. After it''s smashed, I''ll compensate you; having money means we can act wilfully," Lin Tian instructed. Fang Shaoxiong proceeded as ordered by Lin Tian. Xue Qiang''s face turned green, like the face of a kidney bean, although he had four hundred million, that was all his assets, including bank loans. Having torn a piece of calligraphy worth 1.7 million, he was already feeling the pinch. If his 12 million luxury car were to be smashed by Lin Tian, he really felt like dying. He rushed to prevent Fang Shaoxiong, loudly questioning Lin Tian, "Young man, what do you mean by this, daring to smash my car? I just said, my car is worth 12 million, not a small sum, did you not hear?" "Oh, I heard," Lin Tian replied, "but what does that matter? Twelve million might not be a small sum for you, but for me, it''s nothing. Shaoxiong, smash it!" Fang Shaoxiong pushed Xue Qiang aside, and as he left, he gave Xue Qiang a contemptuous glance. "You...!" Xue Qiang pointed at Lin Tian, too furious to speak. Lin Tian sat proudly on the sofa, holding onto He Qianqian''s waist, his leg leisurely crossed. With a beauty by his side, how comfortable he was. Suddenly, noisy voices came from downstairsit was Fang Shaoxiong''s driver and Xue Qiang''s driver fighting. Then, one loud bang after another echoed upstairs, the sound of shattering glass scratching at Xue Qiang''s heart as if taunting him. Xue Qiang really wanted to look out of the window, but he was worried about losing face, so he could only clench his fists, grit his teeth, and fix his intense gaze on Lin Tian. His old face turned red with the effort to hold back, and he was so angry he nearly smoked from his seven orifices. Lin Tian thought he must be over fifty years old to withstand such anger and still be standing; Lin Tian mentally gave him 9,999 likes for his resilience. The sound of the car being smashed soon stopped, and after three or four minutes, noisy voices could be heard in the corridor. The door was kicked open, and Xue Qiang''s driver walked in, looking like a panda with his black and blue face. He cried to Xue Qiang, "Boss Xue, they came up and started smashing your car. I told them that this was Boss Xue''s car, but they said they were smashing precisely because it was Boss Xue''s car. When I tried to stop them, they beat me. Boss, you must stand up for me!" Xue Qiang was so angry his eyes rolled back, and he angrily asked, "What has become of my Rolls-Royce?" "Trashed, completely smashed up. It''s only good for scrap metal now," said the driver, seething with rage. "Was it you who smashed it?" Xue Qiang asked, knowing full well the answer, as he addressed Fang Shaoxiong. Fang Shaoxiong said, "Isn''t that obvious? It was me who smashed it, and I never denied it." "Very well, very well...!" Xue Qiang pointed at Lin Tian and Fang Shaoxiong and shouted, "You, go, smash all of their cars, and do it quickly." "Okay, Boss Xue, just you watch!" The driver glared fiercely at Lin Tian and Fang Shaoxiong, then charged out with several bodyguards. Fang Shaoxiong wanted to stop them, but was held back by Lin Tian. Fang Shaoxiong laughed and looked sympathetically at Xue Qiang, thinking, this time you''re really in for it. Bang, bang, bang...! The sound of loud bangs rose from downstairs, and with each bang, Xue Qiang''s heart leaped with joy. Lin Tian, on the other hand, was unaffected and was still embracing He Qianqian and lounging back with his legs crossed. If the Ferrari was ruined, then so be ithe would just buy another. Plus, he would make Xue Qiang compensate for one too. After five or six more minutes, the driver returned dejectedly with several bodyguards. Xue Qiang, looking smug, sipped his tea and asked, "So, did you smash them all?" The driver, with a funereal expression, wanted to speak but was reluctant to do so in front of Lin Tian and the others. Impatient, Xue Qiang said, "Speak up, what''s the matter? Loudly tell me, it''s okay no matter how many cars you''ve smashed, I can afford to compensate." Putting on a brave front! The driver still said nothing and gestured with his eyes to Xue Qiang, indicating they should step outside for a talk. Xue Qiang bellowed, "When I tell you to speak, you speak. Tell the truth, don''t hem and haw. Tell me loudly, how many of his cars did you smash?" "Ahem...," the driver cleared his throat, speaking nervously, "Boss Xue, we didn''t smash a single one!" "Pffft...! Cough, cough, cough...!" Xue Qiang spat out a mouthful of tea and choked, doubling over the table and coughing violently. Even Fang Shaoxiong and Lin Tian were puzzledthe cars were right there, not hidden from damage, so why hadn''t they been smashed? After calming down a bit, Xue Qiang roared, "What are you servants good for, if I ask you to smash, why didn''t you smash? Can''t I afford the damage?" The driver''s response had caused him to lose face, and in his wrath, he strode over to the driver and slapped him hard across the face, twice. "Slap, slap!" The driver''s cheeks reddened from the slaps. Unlike the peaceful security guards downstairs, this driver had a volatile temper. The driver retaliated instantly, landing two hefty slaps on Xue Qiang''s face! Lin Tian was shocked, wondering what was going on. He had just witnessed Li Bai''s secretary slap himbecause she was Li Bai''s lover. Now here was a driver slapping Xue Qiang. What kind of relationship did they have? Once more his heart tightened, he widened his eyes, and internally exclaimed, "They couldn''t be involved in that kind of relationship, could they? And by the looks of it, Xue Qiang seems to be the one being dominated!" The thought alone was terrifying, and even the thought made him cringe. Xue Qiang was knocked to the ground by his driver''s slaps. Old as he was, his teeth were loose. Lying on the ground, Xue Qiang opened his mouth and spat out two teeth along with a mouthful of blood. Having been hit by his own driver, it was difficult to guess his thoughts. He yelled, "You lowly driver, how dare you hit me? Do you believe I can make it so you disappear without a trace by tonight?" The driver, furious, didn''t hesitate and slapped Xue Qiang twice more. Lin Tian couldn''t bear to watch; it was too much even for him to take. The driver shouted, "I''ve had enough of you. I don''t want to serve you anymore. You don''t even have a car now, and I''m about to be out of a jobthe four slaps were precisely for you." sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 544 - 516 Dog Eat Dog The driver yelled, "I''ve had enough of you, I don''t want to serve you anymore. You don''t even have a car now, and I''m about to be out of a job. These four slaps are for you." "You don''t need to threaten me. Let me tell you, I''m not afraid of you. Today, I''m going back to my hometown. See how you find me then." After finishing his words, the driver kicked Xue Qiang viciously and stormed off. This time, Xue Qiang had completely lost face. He was worse off than Li Qing. Right now, Lin Tian really wanted to set up a camera and interview him with a microphone. He had been slapped four times by his driver. What a feeling that must be. Xue Qiang struggled to his feet and yelled at the remaining bodyguards, "Tell me, why didn''t you smash the car?" A bodyguard explained on behalf of the others, "Mr. Xue, you really misunderstood Xiao Zhang (the driver who just left). It''s not that we didn''t want to smash the car, we really had your best interests in mind!" Xue Qiang was furious. The driver Xiao Zhang had hit him, and they dared to take his side. He roared, "You bunch of waste, what use is there in keeping you around? Incompetent in your duties and still using my well-being as an excuse. Waste, all of you." The bodyguard, drenched in a verbal bloodbath, couldn''t bear listening anymore and stepped forward to explain, "There was one car, a fiery red Ferrari, the one you saw last month at the dealership, worth eighty million. I was afraid if we smashed that car, you wouldn''t be able to afford it." Every word from the bodyguard hit Xue Qiang like a hard slap to his face. Xue Qiang had been showing off, trying to flaunt his wealth against Lin Tian. And now here was a bodyguard, basically saying he couldn''t afford itwasn''t that proving he wasn''t as wealthy as Lin Tian? Yet, in just a few short sentences, Xue Qiang was shocked. He hadn''t expected Lin Tian to be driving an eighty million Ferrari. If he had known that Lin Tian drove such a car, he wouldn''t have dared to show off against Lin Tian! Thankfully, the bodyguards hadn''t smashed it, otherwise, an eighty million Ferrari, Xue Qiang really couldn''t afford to pay. Saved eighty million, but thoroughly lost face. Now, it''s hard to tell whether Xue Qiang was happy or sorrowful! Xue Qiang felt awkward but managed to ask sternly, "Doesn''t he have several cars? Why didn''t you smash the others, yet you come back empty-handed!" The bodyguard helplessly said, "The other cars are Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariots. You should have heard of that name. We wanted to smash them, but we couldn''t." "Pfft!" Lin Tian spurted out a mouthful of tea. Listening to the bodyguard, it felt like he was there for comic relief. They couldn''t afford to smash the cars that could be smashed and couldn''t smash the cars that could be afforded. How awkward. The bodyguards looked wronged; Xue Qiang had nothing to say anymore. He was almost regretting his guts out. Why had he chosen to oppose Lin Tian? He was very puzzled about Lin Tian''s identity. Logically speaking, someone who drove an eighty million Ferrari should also be a top-tier person. Why hadn''t Xue Qiang ever heard of Lin Tian? Now, Xue Qiang stared at Lin Tian, eagerly wanting to know Lin Tian''s identity. Lin Tian had humiliated Li Qing and Xue Qiang. His goal had been achieved, and he felt doubly satisfied. He stood up and revealed his identity to them. "My name is Lin Tian, from Wu''an City, the founder of Tianyi Pharma!" he announced proudly. "Ah!" "Ah!" Li Qing and Xue Qiang exclaimed simultaneously. Li Qing only knew Lin Tian''s name, but he didn''t know that Lin Tian was the Lin Tian from Wu''an City, the founder of Tianyi Pharma. As for Xue Qiang, he only knew Lin Tian''s surname. He was even worse off than Li Qing; he didn''t even know Lin Tian''s full name. Lin Tian''s reputation was well-known, as was the fame of Tianyi Pharma, almost known worldwide. They had just never seen Lin Tian in person and didn''t know why he would come to Yunhai City. Li Qing was stunned, and so was Xue Qiang, especially Xue Qiang. He had dared to compare his wealth with Lin Tian, and now he felt ashamed just thinking about it. Lin Tian''s net worth was at least hundreds of billions. Comparing himself to Lin Tian was like comparing a wild chicken to a phoenix. Lin Tian stepped closer to Xue Qiang and said, "So, you are the one who wanted to hoard a thousand Lingzhi mushrooms and sell them at a high price to our Tianyi Pharma?" "No, no, no." Xue Qiang shook his head quickly and slapped himself twice. It was one thing to say such things behind someone''s back, but now that Lin Tian knew, he wouldn''t dare. He was really afraid Lin Tian would kill him out of anger. No profit was worth his life. "Good," Lin Tian nodded. "Since you''ve changed your mind, that''s for the best. Otherwise, you would have died a miserable death." "Thank you, Boss Lin, for sparing my life." Xue Qiang knelt on the ground, terrified, and kowtowed to Lin Tian. Lin Tian said, "Your earlier actions infuriated me. From this day forward, I don''t want to see you again. Every time I see you, I''ll break your legs right away." "Yes, yes, I''ll get out of here right now." Upon hearing this, Xue Qiang felt as if he had been granted a huge reprieve and immediately ran towards the exit. "Stop." Lin Tian called out to Xue Qiang coldly. Xue Qiang shivered all over, now, he even had the thought of dying. "Boss Lin, what what do you want?" Lin Tian said, "I just remembered, I also smashed one of your Rolls Royces, and that car was pretty expensive, wasn''t it? Should I compensate for it?" "No need, no need, if you like smashing cars, I''ll bring all my cars over for you to smash to your heart''s content!" Kidding, surviving was already lucky enough, he wouldn''t dare ask Lin Tian to compensate him for the car. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You''re sensible, now scram!" Lin Tian laughed. Xue Qiang didn''t even dare to look back, and immediately ran out. Lin Tian then walked up to Li Qing and said, "I know all the little tricks you and Xue Qiang were playing. Now, do you still want to help Xue Qiang against our Tianyi Pharma?" "No, no, no." Li Qing quickly shook his head, "It''s my fault, I won''t dare anymore. Rest assured, I won''t sell a single kilogram of Lingzhi to Xue Qiang. I''ll even give you a discount, seventy thousand per kilogram, how''s that?" "Hmm, good. Also, I smashed your antiques; do you need me to compensate for that?" Lin Tian asked, employing his tactics again. "No need, if you like smashing, you can even smash up my office," Li Qing said lowly, his heart bleeding though, as the money she lost could cover five to six years of her hard work. As Lin Tian walked outside, he said, "I''m not a patient person. Within three days, I want to see the contract and the Lingzhi. If I don''t see them within three days, you will have no further need to live in this world." "Sure, sure, absolutely," Li Qing hurriedly agreed. Afterward, Lin Tian left the place with He Qianqian and Fang Shaoxiong. Once Lin Tian had left, Li Qing sat down on the ground, took a deep breath, sweating profusely as though he had just been through an intensive ordeal. After a while, he wiped the sweat from his forehead, slowly stood up, and upon seeing the shattered inkstone and torn paintings, his blood pressure skyrocketed, and his heart thumped wildly. He quickly took a blood pressure pill and a heart-saving pill to calm down a bit. An hour ago, he was still the respected director of the company in people''s hearts, possessing power, making money, accepting bribes, and sleeping with mistresses; his life couldn''t have been better. But just an hour later, his mistress had run off, the scandal had blown up, and he might even lose his position as chairman. Most importantly, the antiques and paintings in his office, worth over two million yuan, were smashed to pieces. All this was caused by Lin Tian. Remembering Lin Tian, Li Qing clenched his fists tightly, wishing he could kill him. But Lin Tian had a net worth of hundreds of billions, and Tianyi Pharma had expanded worldwide. Comparing himself to Lin Tian was out of the question. No matter how angry he was, he had to endure it because this was a world of the survival of the fittest. "Bang!" A dull thud sounded as the office door was suddenly kicked open. Li Qing thought it was Lin Tian and quickly turned around, only to relax when he saw it was Xue Qiang. Li Qing said weakly, "What are you doing back here?" "What am I doing back here? I came back to beat you." Xue Qiang, furious, ran up to Li Qing and slapped him hard. "Slap!" A harsh slap landed on Li Qing''s face, and Li Qing spun 360 before he stopped. Poor guy, he lost three teeth, and his face swelled up like a pig''s head. "Xue Qiang, what the hell are you hitting me for!" Li Qing shouted. "Why am I hitting you? You knew he was Lin Tian, why didn''t you tell me? He drives an eighty million Ferrari, why didn''t you tell me? When we were comparing who had more money, why didn''t you hint at me?" Li Qing, like a mad dog, lashed out, taking out his anger over Lin Tian on Li Qing. Li Qing shouted, "How did I not remind you? I hinted, did you listen? You can''t take on Lin Tian, don''t take it out on me, I''m not your punching bag." Furious, Xue Qiang sat on the sofa and yelled, "Fine, you''re also a victim in this. I won''t hold it against you. But my car cost twelve million, and it took a lot of determination to buy it. Now my car is smashed into a pile of scrap metal, you must compensate me." Xue Qiang was really quite something. Lin Tian smashed his car, and he didn''t dare ask Lin Tian for compensation. Instead, he bullied Li Qing, asking him for compensation. Compared to each other, Xue Qiang seemed even more shameless. Li Qing furiously said, "Xue Qiang, can''t you have some shame? Lin Tian smashed your car, go ask Lin Tian for money. If you''re going to say that, my paired paintings and a Tang dynasty antique have been smashed by you, their total value nearly one million nine hundred thousand. Compensate me!" "Li Qing, you''re shameless. Your little money is nothing. My car is wrecked, and you have the nerve to ask me for money?" "How shameless are you, if you dare, go ask Lin Tian, don''t bother me, ." "Compensate me for my car." "Pay me!" , . "Enough, stop arguing." As the two were arguing heatedly, a voice suddenly rang out. Chapter 545 - 517: You Men Are So Impulsive "Alright." As the two were quarreling intensely, a voice suddenly rang out. Following that, two young men walked in, one after the other. These two young men, Li Qing and Xue Qiang both knew them, were precisely Liang Dong and Zhang Chu. "Liang Dong, Zhang Chu," Li Qing exclaimed. They didn''t have much interaction, and Li Qing didn''t know why Liang Dong and Zhang Chu would be here. "Why did you come?" Xue Qiang also wondered aloud. Zhang Chu was very observant, promptly pulling up a chair for Liang Dong to sit on, while he himself stood obediently behind Liang Dong. Liang Dong was beaten badly by Lin Tian, but Liang Dong''s father was very influential, influential to the point where even if Liang Dong was sitting, Li Qing and Xue Qiang must stand. "About what just happened, I have already heard. That Lin Tian, he went too far. Are you really going to swallow this insult?" Liang Dong said. Just mentioning Lin Tian made both of them furious, especially Xue Qiang, who kept thinking about his Rolls Royce and felt the sting. He said, "Lin Tian is detestable. I wish I could drink his blood and eat his flesh, but he''s worth billions and Tianyi Pharma is renowned globally. We really have no way to deal with him!" "Right, Liang Dong, we simply can''t fight him," Li Qing said frankly beside him. Liang Dong smiled slightly, adopting the air of an older brother, "You can''t fight him, I know that. Let me tell you, without my father''s help, I also can''t fight him. But if we join forces, can we still not defeat him?" "Could it be, Liang Dong, that you also have a grudge against Lin Tian?" Xue Qiang inquired tentatively. Liang Dong, known as the Little Overlord of Yunhai and backed by his powerful father, was a force to be reckoned with in Yunhai City. Not many, young or old, dared to make an enemy of Liang Dong. Liang Dong hated admitting that Lin Tian had chased him and almost killed himan embarrassing affair. He declared righteously, "I have no personal grudges against Lin Tian, but he bullied our people from Yunhai. I must intervene. The title of Yunhai''s Little Overlord wasn''t given to me for nothing. Rest assured, I will definitely avenge this for you." Li Qing and Xue Qiang glanced at each other, skeptical but sure of one thing: Liang Dong must have a score to settle with Lin Tian. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. On the front against Lin Tian, Xue Qiang, Li Qing, and Liang Dong were allies. Testing the waters, Li Qing asked, "Liang Dong, what are your plans for dealing with Lin Tian? We are weak, but whatever you need us to do, we will do." Liang Dong declared, "Lin Tian is a master of martial arts and has the support of Fang Shaoxiong, like adding wings to a tiger. We must not underestimate him!" Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Just say the word," Xue Qiang responded. Liang Dong addressed Xue Qiang, "You are also a significant figure in Yunhai City. How many assassins can you gather in three days?" "About 130 to 140 men, all tough fighters, comparable to special forces in strength," Xue Qiang assured confidently. "Good," Liang Dong nodded, looking at Li Qing. Liq Qing quickly replied, "Liang Dong, I don''t have the capabilities of Master Xue. To find assassins, I can, at most, find two or three in three days." Liang Dong patted Li Qing''s shoulder and said, "Don''t worry, I know your capabilities. I won''t ask you to find assassins. You only need to do one thingon the third day, under the guise of signing a contract, lure Lin Tian to the back mountain behind your company. Leave the rest to us." Li Qing felt uneasy, "When signingespecially a nine-figure projectit must be done at the company, with several major shareholders signing jointly. How can it be done in the deep woods of the back mountain?" After hearing Li Qing''s words, Liang Dong glared at him fiercely, causing him to tremble with fear. Liang Dong said sternly, "I am only concerned with results. Three days from now, at nine in the morning, I must see Lin Tian on the back mountain. How you lure Lin Tian there is your problem. If you can''t handle this small task, then you have no need to remain alive." Li Qing turned pale, his face grim, knowing well that the words of Yunhai''s Little Overlord were not to be taken lightly. If he said he would kill him, his survival was doubtful. "Yes, yes, I will make sure it happens," Li Qing hurriedly agreed. Then, Liang Dong stood up and said, "Xue Qiang, after midnight the day after tomorrow, you bring the assassins you''ve gathered, and we''ll ambush at the back mountain. I will make sure that the back mountain becomes Lin Tian''s graveyard." "Yes." Xue Qiang was very pleased, extremely excited at the prospect. With Liang Dong''s support, he was certain that Lin Tian was doomed. Soon after, Liang Dong, Zhang Chu, and Xue Qiang all left. Li Qing sat down on the ground deflated, his legs weak, feeling utterly despondent. Before Liang Dong arrived, Li Qing might have lost his position as chairman, but at least his life wasn''t in danger. Now, he had no choice but to stand on the frontline of a life-and-death struggle. If he lost, death was certain; even if he won, there was not much to gain. It was clearly a bad deal, not worth the cost! "Why me? I don''t want to die...!" The fifty-something Li Qing sat on the ground, sobbing and looking pitiful, and admittedly, quite ridiculous. Fang Shaoxiong followed Lin Tian out, and then he suggested, "Big Brother, here in Yunhai, we might not have much, but we do have plenty of mountains. The mountain scenery is beautiful, the air is great, and there''s game. You don''t have much going on these days. Why don''t you come up the mountain with me to relax? I''ll hunt game for us, and we can have a barbecue. How does that sound?" Lin Tian looked at He Qianqian, and she nodded, Lin Tian said, "Okay, let''s go, let''s head to the mountain." It was evident that Fang Shaoxiong and his group often came to such places, equipped with traps for hunting, anesthesia needles, tents, alcohol, and charcoal for barbeque; they had everything needed, fully prepared. About a dozen people together climbed a hundred-meter-tall green mountain, where Fang Shaoxiong enthusiastically said, "Big brother, sister-in-law, you two wait here, we''ll be back soon, at most two hours, then we can start eating." "Mm." Lin Tian nodded and sat with He Qianqian under a large tree. This was Lin Tian''s first time climbing a tall mountain; looking far into the distance, he saw a forest that stretched for miles, a lush greenery filling his view. "Inhale...! Exhale...!" He Qianqian playfully inhaled and then exhaled. "Wow, husband, the air here is so fresh, and the scenery is so beautiful. I''ve been in Yunhai for twenty years and this is my first time coming up this big mountain. When I was a child, my parents said that the mountains have many bad people, and there are snakes and wolves. It''s very dangerous for girls to go up the mountain." He Qianqian, with her hands supporting her cheeks, spoke to herself, seemingly lost in her beautiful childhood memories. Lin Tian said, "Then why do you dare to come up the mountain now?" He Qianqian gave Lin Tian a playful glance, then kissed him and nestled into his arms, saying, "Because now I have my husband. My husband will protect me. You even woke me from a vegetative state; with you, I''m not afraid of anything." Listening to this, Lin Tian felt very content; with no one around, he held He Qianqian as if he could no longer control the primal force inside him. He grabbed He Qianqian''s chest with one hand, his eyes glaring at her, almost bursting with fire. "What are you doing?" He Qianqian said a bit fearfully, quickly moving her chest away from Lin Tian''s marauding hand. Lin Tian pounced, instantly kissing her, his hands starting to strip off her clothes. Lin Tian, like a beast, wanted to have a wild encounter with He Qianqian. Lin Tian was beastly, but He Qianqian was not. He Qianqian fought back against Lin Tian, pinching, punching, and scratching him. "Let me go, this is outside, Fang Shaoxiong will be back soon, let me go." Lin Tian, despite the pain, refused to let go, almost managing to strip off He Qianqian''s clothes. Men have almost zero rationality at such times. He Qianqian clenched her teeth, decided to give Lin Tian a wake up call. She opened her mouth wide and bit hard onto Lin Tian''s shoulder, as ferociously as a wolf biting a sheep. "Ouch...!" Lin Tian shouted loudly, quickly freeing himself from He Qianqian''s teeth and scrambled to one side. He held his shoulder, took off his jacket, and saw a fresh set of teeth marks, from which a thin trickle of blood slowly flowed. He Qianqian''s bite had actually drawn blood from Lin Tian. "My dear wife, were you born in the year of the dog?" Lin Tian complained, grimacing from the pain. He Qianqian said, "I wasn''t born in the year of the dog, I was born in the year of the rooster. I just wanted to wake you up. Men always act on impulse. If you dare to be impulsive and force me again, see if I don''t bite you to death." Having said this, He Qianqian intentionally showed off her pearly white teeth, making Lin Tian shudder at the sight. This time Lin Tian really behaved himself. Originally, he had wanted to have a wild encounter, but now, having been bitten by his own wife, his efforts backfired, losing the proverbial chicken for a handful of rice, losing both wife and soldiers! Not willing to let it go, Lin Tian didn''t want He Qianqian''s bite to be in vain and sought some compensation for his hurt spirits. He chuckled and said, "Dear wife, I was wrong. I won''t force you anymore. Come on, let me hold you, just a hug, nothing else." Lin Tian was up to his old tricks, which He Qianqian knew all too well; he had used this tactic before, cruelly deceiving He Qianqian. Now Lin Tian was repeating the same trick; how could He Qianqian fall for it again. She picked up a large stick from the tree and yelled at Lin Tian, "Don''t come any closer. If you do, I''ll beat you to death. See if I don''t." Lin Tian glared at He Qianqian, grinding his teeth in frustration, really wanting to charge at her to let her see his might; but seeing the hefty tree stick in her hands and remembering the bite of her pearly white teeth, Lin Tian gave up, because he dared not. Lin Tian sat down under a large tree, facing He Qianqian, looking aggrieved. The sight made He Qianqian want to laugh; she felt very proud that since knowing Lin Tian, it was always him beating others, insulting others, and only she could ever make him suffer. She felt proud, and she felt accomplished. Chapter 546 - 518 Ambush Lin Tian sat under a large tree feeling very wronged, facing He Qianqian with their eyes meeting. Seeing Lin Tian''s aggrieved expression, He Qianqian couldn''t help but want to laugh. She was now extremely proud; ever since she got to know Lin Tian, he was always the one hitting others, insulting others, and she was the only one who could make Lin Tian eat humble pie. She was proud, she was boastful. Soon, Fang Shaoxiong and his brothers returned. Fang Shaoxiong also noticed that Lin Tian had a look of grievance and asked, "Big Brother, what''s wrong? Did sister-in-law bully you?" Being bullied by his own woman was embarrassing, but Lin Tian wouldn''t admit it; he said, "It''s nothing, just feeling hungry and aggrieved because of that." "Hahaha..." Fang Shaoxiong laughed heartily, then added, "Don''t worry, Big Brother, bear with the hunger for a little longer. The roast meat will be ready soon." It was only a short while that Fang Shaoxiong went out, but the game he caught was ample: a wild boar, two hares, three pheasants, and he even caught over a dozen frogsdefinitely a skilled hunter. Setting up the fire, butchering the meat, skewering, barbecuingit all happened almost in one breath. In the blink of an eye, the meat on the skewers was sizzling, oozing oil, and emitting a fragrant aroma that could waft over a mile away. With that smell, Lin Tian felt even hungrier. Luckily, Fang Shaoxiong timely roasted a pig''s leg, which Lin Tian and He Qianqian shared. Lin Tian had read Jiang Rong''s "Wolf Totem" and was extremely envious of the outdoor meat roasting scenes in the wild. Lin Tian never dreamed that he too would have such a dayto kill, roast, and eat right on the spot! Just thinking about it, Lin Tian found it delicious! sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He took out a spring knife, sliced off the outer layer of roasted meat, cutting a slice, eating a slice. "Delicious, add some more salt," He Qianqian directed from the side, no longer looking like a goddess but a little foodie instead. Lin Tian sprinkled a layer of salt on the pig''s leg and quickly finished off the last layer of roast meat. He put it back over the fire, continuing to roast and eat, with each bite more delicious than the last. There was only one word to describe it. "Awesome!" ...,.... After feasting, as it was nearing dark, they simply decided not to go back and set up camp on the mountaintop to have a good sleep. Lin Tian wholly agreed; this way, he could experience the thrill of "camping" in the wild. Lin Tian and He Qianqian naturally shared one tent, and throughout the night, there was never a quiet moment in the tent. Lin Tian was exhausted as he tormented He Qianqian to the point of collapse. Lin Tian and He Qianqian were the last to wake up. Stepping out of the tent, they saw Fang Shaoxiong setting up branches, getting ready to roast meat again. "Big Brother, you must''ve been exhausted last night, waking up so lateit''s already nine," Fang Shaoxiong teased. "I''m feeling okay," Lin Tian said with a grin. He Qianqian behind him was almost dying of embarrassment, pinching Lin Tian hard. By twelve noon, everyone had their fill of food and drink, and then they headed down the mountain. Subsequently, Fang Shaoxiong took Lin Tian to all the fun places in Yunhai. Lin Tian, rarely having time like this, played to his heart''s content and was very happy. The next morning, Lin Tian received a call from Li Qing. It must be news about the contract; Lin Tian thought to himself and cheerfully answered the call. "Hello, Chairman Li? How''s the contract coming along? Tomorrow is the last day," Lin Tian''s tone carried an implicit threat. "Hehe, President Lin, rest assured, I will get it done, as you''ve entrusted me to. I''ve already got the board''s approval and decided to give you the lowest price, seventy thousand per pound. Let''s meet tomorrow morning at nine at the mountainside behind Qianling Company," Li Qing''s amiable voice came through the phone. "Mountainside." Lin Tian was a bit puzzled, half-jokingly said, "President Li, you''re not pulling my leg, are you? Your company''s mountainside, isn''t that a godforsaken place? To my knowledge, Qianling Company''s mountainside is nothing but deep woods and old forests!" Li Qing replied, "President Lin is correct, the mountainside is a deep forest, but this is a necessary step we must take. We have samples of Lingzhi in the mountains, and for a big partner like you, I must allow you to inspect the goods. Actually, you''ll just be taking a look around, but it''s a procedure set by the board, and it must be followed." Lin Tian inexplicably heard a sense of danger in Li Qing''s tone. He didn''t know how he picked up on it, for there wasn''t a hint of a problem or a flaw in Li Qing''s words. Perhaps it was the very lack of any loopholes that made him feel an ominous danger. No danger is the biggest danger. Despite this feeling, Lin Tian still agreed, saying, "Alright, I will definitely be there by nine tomorrow morning." Lin Tian hung up the phone with uneasy thoughts. Fang Shaoxiong noticed something off and asked, "Big Brother, what''s wrong? Is there something not right?" Lin Tian said, "Nothing''s wrong. It''s just that Li Qing wants me to take a trip to the mountainside tomorrow. Nothing else." "Mountainside?" Fang Shaoxiong said, "The mountainside is deep woods and old forests; what does Li Qing want with you going there? Could it be an ambush? How about I go with you?" "No, perhaps we''re overthinking it. It''s just Qianling Company''s procedure. But we can''t be careless. Here''s what we''ll do: tomorrow, you bring the brothers and the war vehicle, park at the edge of the mountainside, ready to come and support me at the first sign of trouble." "Yes," Fang Shaoxiong nodded in agreement. In the afternoon, Lin Tian took He Qianqian back to her parents'' home. The next morning at nine, Lin Tian arrived at Qianling Company as agreed. Li Qing had been waiting at the doorstep since early on, and when he saw Lin Tian, he hurried over to greet him, "President Lin, you''re really punctual!" Lin Tian nodded, using his eyes to scan the surroundings, but he did not notice anything unusual. It was still the same as usual. Li Qing said, "Shall we go to the back mountain then?" Li Qing led the way with Lin Tian closely following, making their way to the back mountain together. Lin Tian looked at the path underfoot, covered with thick moss, and deliberately asked, "Do you bring every client who comes here to pick up their goods to the back mountain to see a sample?" Li Qing replied, "No, generally speaking, we don''t bring clients who purchase less than one thousand catties. Lingzhi isn''t cheap, and clients who can buy one thousand catties at a time are rare, so not many people tread this back mountain in a year." After hearing this, Lin Tian relaxed; the thick growth of the moss proved that few people passed through here, confirming that Li Qing wasn''t lying. About a kilometer deep into the back mountain, Li Qing found a Lingzhi under a tree; it was small and tender. Li Qing carefully picked it up with tweezers. "President Lin, take a look, does this meet the requirements for your purchase?" Li Qing presented the tweezers to Lin Tian. Lin Tian, who had no understanding of Lingzhi, casually said, "It meets them." Li Qing continued, "President Lin, please wait here, I''ll go get a few samples for you, and then we can go back and sign the contract." After speaking, Li Qing didn''t wait for Lin Tian to reply and walked away to one side. "President Li, why bother doing such things personally? Just have your subordinates take care of it." Li Qing completely ignored Lin Tian''s words and quickened his pace, eventually breaking into a jog. "Not good!" Lin Tian mentally exclaimed, realizing he had let his guard down and allowed Li Qing to run off. "Swoosh swoosh swoosh...!" From all around, countless whizzing sounds could be heard as a volley of crossbow arrows was launched. With the whistling sound of rending air, they were shot toward Lin Tian. Lin Tian activated his Neural Response Speed Ability, his body turning into a shadow as he swiftly dodged; the crossbow arrows barely missed him, grazing past his body. He picked up a stick from the ground and knocked down the incoming arrows that he couldn''t evade. Then, with a burst of Heavenly Dao might and quick reflexes, he caught a crossbow arrow with two fingers and, with a loud shout, shot it back. In the depths of the forest, a scream rang out as an assassin collapsed to the ground, not knowing what had happened before Lin Tian ended his life with a single arrow. "Clap clap clap...!" Following that, the sound of someone clapping hands resounded. It was Liang Dong. As Liang Dong walked forward, dense crowds emerged from four directions. They were all armed with weapons, their eyes gleaming with sharpness. They were experts, and each emitted a fearsome aura, most of them having taken lives with their own hands. Lin Tian truly hadn''t expected that the person setting an ambush for him here was Liang Dong. Without Liang Dong backing Li Qing, even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn''t dare lay a hand on Lin Tian. Liang Dong spoke in a mocking tone, "President Lin, what impressive skills you have, not only in business but also in combat. I am impressed." "There are many who admire me. Who do you think you are?" Lin Tian said indifferently. Li Qing suddenly appeared from somewhere, hiding beside Liang Dong, and shouted, "Lin Tian, this day next year will be your death anniversary. I have no grudge with you, yet you tried to kill me. Your death today is all of your own making." Lin Tian looked at Li Qing and clenched his fist. If Li Qing hadn''t brought him here, he wouldn''t have been ambushed. Lin Tian spoke, "Li Qing, if I were you, I''d just hide quietly on the side and not come out. Do you dare to appear before my eyes again? Do you think you''ve lived too long?" "Hahaha...!" Upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, everyone burst into laughter, looking at Lin Tian as one would a performing clown. Li Qing replied nonchalantly, "Lin Tian, who do you think you are? I''m afraid of you out there, but take a look at the people surrounding youthere are at least five hundred of them, each a formidable person. You are now trapped like a turtle in a jar, and yet you dare to be so insolent. Even if I think I''ve lived too long, what can you do to me? Come and kill me, come on, kill me!" "Hahaha..." The heartless laughter rang out again, with no one believing that Lin Tian could kill Li Qing while surrounded. Lin Tian said, "Alright, I''ll grant you that wish." He made his move swiftly, heading straight for Li Qing. Several assassins charged forward, but Lin Tian feinted a punch and his body quickly moved to the left. Then, a spring knife flew from among the assassins, whirling through the air. It hit the mark perfectly, striking right in the center of Li Qing''s forehead. Chapter 547 - 519: The Chariot Shows Its Might Several assassins quickly charged out. Lin Tian feigned a punch and rapidly dodged to the left, then a switchblade knife suddenly shot out from the center of the assassins, whistling through the air. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The switchblade, like an arrow off its string, seemed almost to have eyes of its own, striking Li Qing dead center in the forehead without deviation. Li Qing didn''t even have a chance to grunt before he was killed instantly, his body falling to the ground lifeless, yet still wearing a look of disdain towards Lin Tian. Death like this was also good, a merciful death without suffering. "What?" Liang Dong cried out in alarm, not expecting Lin Tian to be so fierce that he could kill Li Qing with one throw, even amidst the heavy encirclosure of assassins. Liang Dong, sweating all over, quickly hid behind a large, foolish man, genuinely afraid that Lin Tian would kill him with a throw as well. As for Xue Qiang, he was a bit savvier than Li Qing, having never shown his face from start to end, silently observing everything from the shadows, even thinking ahead about his escape routes. After Lin Tian killed Li Qing with one throw, his anger subsided considerably, and he slowly retreated; those assassins also didn''t dare to act rashly and backed off as well. Both parties stood off, neither daring to attack rashly. "Anyone who wants to kill me must be prepared to be killed," Lin Tian said coldly, staring at Liang Dong. No longer daring to talk back, Liang Dong didn''t even dare show his face, and he roared, "All together, kill him!" "Kill!" The crowd let out a thunderous shout in unison, shaking the leaves on the trees. Over five hundred people charged at Lin Tian together. Lin Tian spun around on the spot, scanning the crowd with his gaze, fists clenched, veins bulging, like a humanoid Tyrannosaurus. When a Tyrannosaurus unleashes its fury, it is truly terrifying! "Roar!" Lin Tian roared, like a fierce tiger returning to the mountain. Two assassins approached him, swinging their knives at him. Lin Tian dodged the blades, planting his fists on the bodies of the large knives. With two dull thuds, the steel-forged large knives were literally broken by Lin Tian''s bare fists, and those two assassins were struck dead by Lin Tian''s punches, several of their bones broken on the spot. A dozen assassins swiftly attacked, Lin Tian delivered a punch to one assassin''s throat, snapping his cervical spine, then snatched his half-meter-long scimitar and began a deadly rampage. The flickering knife light and whistling sword blooms created streaks of white light all around Lin Tian. Each strike was marked by a streak of white light, and each streak of white light represented a fresh life coming to an end. A real man, fighting valiantly in all directions! Lin Tian slashed through men like chopping vegetables, with a knife in hand, who in the world could compete. In the blink of an eye, Lin Tian had become drenched in blood, bathed in the blood of his foes. In less than five minutes, more than fifty assassins lay dead at Lin Tian''s feet, his scimitar blunted to useless, dull iron. Yet even this piece of dull iron deterred everyone. In just five minutes, Lin Tian had killed a tenth of them, Lin Tian himself unscathed, which chilled the remaining fighters to the core, staring at Lin Tian, none daring to come forward and fight. At this moment, Lin Tian was like a Demon King, a merciless killer Demon King. "Obstruct me, and die!" Lin Tian shouted these four words, tossed aside the useless piece of iron, and, clenching his fists, took step by step forward. Every step Lin Tian took forward, the assassins retreated one step, his gaze making whoever he looked at shiver, everyone chilled to the bone, no one daring to meet his gaze. Those stared down by Lin Tian felt as though they were being watched by King Yan himself. Just as Lin Tian was about to break free, suddenly, over ten powerful presences burst forth, and more than ten figures charged towards Lin Tian from various directions at high speed, all of them powerful fighters just half a step from condensing their power mirror. Being able to mobilize more than ten such formidable figures was not common, even Lin Tian was surprised, realizing Liang Dong had such powerful backing. He exhaled a long breath, fists clenched, ready to face the approaching grand battle. A powerful figure charged swiftly toward him, his superpower that of fire, raising his hand and firing a fireball at Lin Tian. Lin Tian also deployed the Fire Control Technique, quickly forming a fireball and hurling it forward. "Boom!" The two fireballs collided, erupting in a tremendous explosion. Lin Tian''s fireball directly devoured the opponent''s fireball, the explosion immediately killing the opponent, leaving no trace of his remains. Three more half-step power mirror fighters charged at him next, each wielding a Treasured Sword, their blades fiercely sharp and glaringly brilliant. They were too fast for Lin Tian to evade, forcing him to confront them directly. He quickly picked up two large knives from the ground, dodged one man''s Treasured Sword, then with both hands, blocked the swords of the other two. "Clang!" "Clang!" The two loud clangs reverberated as two Treasured Swords and two large knives fiercely collided. The Treasured Swords were ferocious, overpowering the large knives, which Lin Tian''s were completely severed by. Undeterred, he withstood a sword strike with his body, then swept his broken blade, killing one of the warriors. Lin Tian took a sword blow to the shoulder, a wound over twenty centimeters long, his battle garments soaked in blood, a ghastly sight. "Damn it, one day, I will possess a Treasured Sword that is peerlessly sharp," Lin Tian roared. If it weren''t for his weapon not being sharp enough, Lin Tian wouldn''t have been injured just now. Lin Tian threw away his broken sword, seized the Treasured Sword from the man he had just killed, and ignoring his wounds, he roared and struck with his sword. He was fighting against more than a dozen half-step mirror masters; lingering in battle was not wise, only fighting to the death offered a chance to survive. Taking advantage of the chaos, he drank four potions, exchanging minor injuries for fatal blows, consecutively bringing down four half-step mirror masters. At this moment, Lin Tian had sustained dozens of knife and sword wounds, and even with potions, nothing could stop his injuries. Lin Tian gradually weakened, his sword strikes lacked force, and bleeding profusely, he felt dizzy and sleepy. A strong fighter took advantage of the chaos to launch a sneaky attack, punching Lin Tian hard in the back; he screamed as the sound of his bones breaking could be heard clearly. Lin Tian was sent flying ten meters away, slamming hard against a big tree, and fell to the ground, motionless. "Hahaha...!" Liang Dong yelled from not far away, "Quick, Lin Tian is barely breathing, whoever kills him first will be handsomely rewarded!" The man who had just sneak-attacked Lin Tian, eager to take credit, rushed recklessly to Lin Tian''s side. Lin Tian lay bloody in the grass, and when the man approached, Lin Tian suddenly opened his eyes, his large eyes glaring fiercely at him like bronze bells. Seeing Lin Tian''s eyes, he felt as though he had seen an Asura from Hell, and cold sweat broke out all over his body. For a moment, he even forgot that he was there to kill Lin Tian; he just stared at Lin Tian and did not make a move. With his last strength, Lin Tian struck with his sword, fierce and precise, piercing the throat of his attacker just as he fell, Lin Tian managed to stand up. "Is he a man or a ghost!" "So strong!" "Let''s all be cautious, don''t underestimate him." ..., ... The moment Lin Tian stood up, everyone was startled; eight half-step mirror masters, along with over four hundred assassins, surrounded the severely injured Lin Tian, but none dared to approach. They were all intimidated by Lin Tian''s presence. Lin Tian was now only able to stand, injured in more than ten places, and having taken a fierce punch to the back, he was utterly exhausted and could not even muster the strength to take out another potion. Liang Dong watched anxiously from behind, even he could see that Lin Tian was on his last breath, wondering why these people still did not advance to kill Lin Tian together. "Go, what are you waiting for, if anyone kills Lin Tian, I''ll reward them with ten million," Liang Dong shouted angrily. Under the urging of Liang Dong and the double temptation of ten million, everyone charged at Lin Tian again. Lin Tian''s consciousness was now blurred, he had no strength to fight back, and even standing was difficult. A half-step mirror master was the first to reach him, leaping into the air, his blade aiming to split Lin Tian in two. "Whoosh!" Just then, a crossbow arrow shot through the air, targeting the man about to strike Lin Tian. The man hastily retracted his blade and dodged quickly, but it was a moment too late, and the crossbow arrow pierced deeply into his right chest. He screamed in agony and fell into the bushes, motionless, his life and death unknown. "Who, who...!" Everyone simultaneously retreated, weapons in hand, their eyes scanning the surroundings, searching for the archer. "Boom, boom, boom...!" A thunderous noise abruptly rose, shaking the entire forest. "It''s a tank, a tank is coming," someone cried out. "It''s not a tank, it''s Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariot," another exclaimed. Dozens of massive chariots charged into the crowd at the same time, crashing through anything in their path, even snapping large trees fifty meters tall at a blow. "Damn it, it''s him again, do whatever it takes to hold off Fang Shaoxiong''s war chariot, we must kill Lin Tian," Liang Dong roared from behind. Liang Dong knew that if they failed to kill Lin Tian today, it would be even harder to kill him in the future. Easy for Liang Dong to say, his hundred-plus cars couldn''t stop Fang Shaoxiong''s war chariot, how could they expect their flesh and blood to stop Fang Shaoxiong. Almost simultaneously, all the chariots revealed a large iron hammer above each of their four wheels, each hammer tipped with iron spikes over thirty centimeters long. The twelve chariots simultaneously charged into the crowd, creating swathes of death wherever they went; the Death War Chariot was like a meat grinder, frenziedly harvesting the lives of the crowd. "Run, run...!" The crowd was petrified, and following someone''s shout, all that remained scattered and escaped, trampling countless others, and more than a hundred people were directly hit or crushed to death by the Death War Chariot. The air was filled with the smell of fresh blood, turning a once pristine forest into a slaughterhouse. "Damn, retreat," Liang Dong angrily ordered, just one step away from killing Lin Tian, but Fang Shaoxiong had thwarted his plans; even though he was extremely reluctant, he dared not linger, understanding the lethal power of Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariot. The remaining people all retreated, Fang Shaoxiong quickly rescued Lin Tian, placed him in the war chariot, and sped down the mountain. Chapter 548 - 520: Revenge Doesnt Wait Overnight "Damn, retreat." Liang Dong said angrily. He was just one step away from killing Lin Tian, but Fang Shaoxiong ruined his perfect opportunity. Despite his reluctance, he dared not stay here any longer since, after all, Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariot was not to be trifled with. As all his men withdrew, Fang Shaoxiong quickly rescued Lin Tian and, after placing him in the war chariot, sped down the mountain. When Lin Tian was rescued by Fang Shaoxiong, he had already lost consciousness. Fang Shaoxiong shook his body repeatedly, but could not wake him. Then, Fang Shaoxiong had a bright idea and thought of the healing potion. He took out the two bottles of healing potion he carried and gave them to Lin Tian to drink. No sooner had the healing potion entered Lin Tian''s stomach than his breathing stabilized at a visible rate, causing Fang Shaoxiong to inwardly marvel at its miraculous effect. After a little more than two minutes, Lin Tian slowly opened his eyes. "Brother, you''re awake, you''re awake, that''s really great, brother," Fang Shaoxiong said excitedly. Mustering his strength, Lin Tian took out two more bottles of healing potion from the ''Taotie System'' and drank them. Lin Tian said, "I''m fine now, I just need some rest." Then, he slowly took out a cell phone from his pocket, handed it to Fang Shaoxiong, and told him, "Take my phone, call someone named Wang Ying, tell him to bring a hundred men and rush to Yunhai immediately, we have a big fight ahead." Fang Shaoxiong took the phone, but persuaded him from the side, "Brother, you''re still very weak. Maybe we should postpone our revenge for later." Lin Tian shook his head with effort and said, "Lin Tian''s vengeance cannot wait overnight. Today, Liang Dong nearly killed me; I must avenge this." Seeing Lin Tian''s resolute eyes, Fang Shaoxiong nodded and casually made a call. "Hello, is this Wang Ying?" ,... When Lin Tian woke up again, it was already two in the afternoon. He slowly opened his eyes, dazed and after the treatment from the healing potion, all his injuries had healed. His first sensation was hunger. "Brother Tian, you''re awake." Wang Ying hurried over and helped Lin Tian up. Seeing Wang Ying, Lin Tian felt a surge of joy and praised, "Didn''t expect you to arrive so quickly." Wang Ying chuckled and then, with a hint of anger, asked, "Brother, I''ve brought over a hundred brothers for you, just tell me who hurt you like this, and I''ll wipe them out." Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian''s gaze conveyed a hint of ruthlessness as he said, "My own revenge, I will personally seek. Get me something to eat; once I''m full, we''ll go together." "Yes," Wang Ying immediately went to make preparations. Ten minutes later, after having his fill of food and drink, Lin Tian saw that Wang Ying''s hundred men were ready to move, and Fang Shaoxiong''s twelve war chariots had also assembled. Lin Tian shouted, "Shaoxiong, lead the way, target, Liang Dong''s company." "Yes!" Fang Shaoxiong shouted. The twelve war chariots set off simultaneously, Lin Tian''s Ferrari followed closely behind, and behind it were two buses carrying Wang Ying''s hundred men. An hour later, Lin Tian arrived in front of a skyscraper which had on it. "Donghui Group!" This was Liang Dong''s company, set up by Liang Dong''s father, where Liang Dong was usually to be found. Lin Tian, along with Wang Ying and his hundred men, got out of the vehicles, radiating a murderous aura that terrified the security guards at the entrance. "Lin Tian is here, there, brothers, stop him." From inside the company, over a hundred people hurried out, each armed, guarding the main entrance. These people were just ordinary security guards, there to earn their pay, far inferior to the assassin who had ambushed Lin Tian in the back mountain of Qianling Company. Lin Tian shouted, "Is Liang Dong inside?" The security team leader shouted, "How does being inside matter? With us here, you won''t step foot inside." Fang Shaoxiong laughed, Wang Ying laughed too, and Lin Tian helplessly shook his head. This security team leader was really overestimating himself, thinking they could stop him. Lin Tian said, "I''ll count to three, and if you don''t move aside, you''ll face the consequences." "Hmph," the security team leader said righteously, "As bodyguards of Donghui Group, it is our duty to protect the safety of Donghui Group. We will never move aside and let you gang of bandits invade Donghui Group." "Three," Lin Tian said indifferently. "Two." "One." "Brothers, swear to protect Donghui Group to the death!" the security team leader shouted. "Shaoxiong, ram through," Lin Tian said. "Rumble...!" Fang Shaoxiong started the war chariot, revving it up, and rammed into the main gate of Donghui Group. Bang! With a loud noise, the huge iron gate was forcibly rammed open by Fang Shaoxiong''s war chariot, crashing down violently. Two security guards couldn''t dodge in time and were crushed to death. Twelve war chariots were arranged in a pyramid formation, targeting the over one hundred security guards. With a single command from Lin Tian, they could kill them all. Lin Tian was not a murderous Demon King. He would kill an assassin without hesitation, but he didn''t want to massacre these ordinary security guards. He shouted again, "I''m giving you ten more seconds. If you don''t disperse after ten seconds, I''ll make sure you stay at Donghui Group forever." "Shaoxiong, start the engines after ten seconds." "Ten." "Nine." "Eight." ..., ... The security team leader stared dead-eyed at the guards crushed to death, his body trembling with fear. He had not expected Lin Tian to actually kill people. The numbers from Lin Tian''s mouth grew smaller, like the tolling of a death bell. His last line of defense was completely shattered, and he could not hold back anymore. "Run for it, I don''t want this security team leader job anymore..." The security team leader threw his cap fiercely to the ground and ran forward like a madman, followed by the remaining guards scattering in all directions, fleeing for their lives. Lin Tian sneered, pointing forward with one hand, making a "charge" gesture. The twelve war chariots lead the way, followed closely by Lin Tian and Wang Ying, exuding a killing aura, shrouded in an oppressive atmosphere. ..., ... In the chairman''s office, a doctor was dressing a wound on Liang Dong, who was flanked by Zhang Chu and Xue Qiang. While escaping in the morning, Liang Dong had unfortunately fallen, and his right arm was slashed by a sharp stone, creating a twenty-centimeter-long gash. "It hurts," Liang Dong barked furiously, kicking the doctor harshly, "Are you blind? Can''t you be a bit gentler?" Almost having killed Lin Tian, only for him to be rescued, had left Liang Dong extremely displeased. Now, everything vexed him; even seeing a tree made him want to kick it three times. "Mr. Liang, I''m sorry, I''m sorry, I will be careful, very careful," the doctor hurriedly apologized. Chapter 549 - 521: The Ruthless Demon Blade Lin Tian almost got killed, but ended up being rescued, which annoyed Liang Dong immensely. Now, everything irritated him, and seeing a tree, he wanted to give it three solid kicks. "Young Master Liang, I was wrong, I was wrong. I''ll be careful, very careful," the doctor quickly apologized with a bow. "Do it again, and if you hurt me again, your whole family will die," Liang Dong roared. The doctor didn''t dare to lift his head and continued to shakily dress Liang Dong''s wound. Standing to the side, Xue Qiang mustered his courage and said, "Young Master Liang, Lin Tian is truly terrifying, and Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariot is like a tank. We have no way to fight against it, so I''m thinking of selling the company and leaving Yunhai, no longer making enemies with Lin Tian." After hearing this, Liang Dong felt a surge of anger. He was already not as strong as Lin Tian, and with Xue Qiang being a powerful ally, if Xue Qiang left as well, he would really have no way to contend with Lin Tian. By any means necessary, Liang Dong had to keep Xue Qiang. Liang Dong said, "Xue Qiang, you and I are tied to the same string, and neither of us can escape. Our struggle with Lin Tian has reached a point of life and death. Do you think that if you quit now, Lin Tian won''t be able to find you? That he will let you go? With his methods, even if you hide at the end of the world, Lin Tian will find you and kill you." Xue Qiang said reluctantly, "But... but Li Qing is already dead, I... I really don''t dare to...!" "Enough, no more talk," Liang Dong interrupted him firmly. "Stand by my side, and your only enemy is Lin Tian. If you run away, not only will Lin Tian be your enemy, but so will I. Do you understand what I''m saying?" After hearing this, Xue Qiang trembled all over, didn''t dare to raise his head, and said in a low voice, "I understand, I understand, Young Master Liang, rest assured, I will definitely help you eliminate Lin Tian." Seeing Xue Qiang sweating in fear, Liang Dong hypocritically handed him a handkerchief, saying, "Wipe your sweat. Look at you, you don''t have to be afraid. We are safe for at least three months. You''ve seen Lin Tian''s injuriesseverely wounded and on the brink of death. He won''t be out of bed for at least three months. I''ll send someone later to check all the major hospitals, and if we find Lin Tian, we''ll immediately send someone to kill him." "If we can''t find Lin Tian, there''s no need to worry. I''ll ask my father to make a move. If my father steps in, you won''t have to worry, right?" Xue Qiang let out a sigh of relief, smiling and saying, "Of course, of course. If Mr. Liang makes a move, just a flick of his finger could kill Lin Tian. Then I have nothing to worry about." The smile on Xue Qiang''s face wasn''t fake. If Liang Dong''s father made a move, he could indeed rest easy. Liang Dong said, "To ensure absolute certainty, we should start preparing immediately. You go to the hospitals and inquire about Lin Tian. I''ll call my father right now; I need him to send some experts. Knowing Lin Tian''s character, once he''s recovered, he will surely come to find me. We should set a trap for Lin Tian and wait for him to fall into it." "Yes, I''ll do it right away," said Xue Qiang, nodding and hurriedly walking towards the door. "Bang!" Someone rushed in, flustered and kicking the door open, startling Liang Dong and the doctor dressing his wound. The doctor jittered, pressing the tweezers directly on Liang Dong''s wound. "Ouch, are you freaking blind!" Liang Dong yelled out loud, grabbing the teacup from the table and smashing it hard against the doctor''s head. The teacup shattered, and the doctor''s head was cracked open. He lay on the ground, clutching his head, howling in pain. "Useless trash," Liang Dong kicked the doctor fiercely, then yelled at the man who had come in, "Don''t you know how to knock? What is it that''s so urgent? Rushing to be reborn, are you?" The flustered man said, "Young Master Liang, it''s... it''s Lin Tian and Fang Shaoxiong with over a hundred men storming in!" Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Liang Dong felt like dying of rage; he couldn''t believe that Lin Tian, with such severe injuries, could stand up in less than a day. Without a word, he rushed over to the man, and kicked him in the stomach. "Damn it, are you blind? Lin Tian is seriously injured. Where does he get the strength to stand up? Go and have a proper lookis that Lin Tian?" "Yes, absolutely yes. I''m willing to stake my life on it; it''s Lin Tian," the man said, covering his stomach in grievance. "It''s true, Young Master Liang, it''s definitely Lin Tian," said two more people standing outside the door, also saying cautiously. Three men make a tiger, Liang Dong may not believe one person, but he had to believe three. "Let me see for myself." Liang Dong quickly ran to the window, pulled back the curtain, and looked down. The first thing he saw was Fang Shaoxiong''s twelve war chariots, then Lin Tian, who hadn''t even had time to change his clothes. "It''s really him!" Liang Dong gasped in shock. He wiped his eyes and looked again, confirming that the person was undoubtedly Lin Tian. How did he recover so quickly? Wasn''t he severely injured and on the verge of dying? Is he unkillable? Liang Dong''s head was filled with question marks. There was no time to think further, as Liang Dong shouted loudly, "Quick, gather the assassins to stop Lin Tian." Immediately afterward, he pulled out his phone and dialed a number in a hurry. "Hello, Dad, I''ve run into some trouble here, can you...!" Donghui Group had three thousand employees, and it was now office hours. Seeing Lin Tian''s troops storming in with weapons, they all panicked as if they had seen Japanese ghosts, scrambling to escape. In the chaos, an elderly woman in her sixties who was cleaning the toilets was knocked over by the crowd. The frantic people stepped on her several times, and having heart disease and being of advanced age, the shock caused her to have a heart attack right then and there, falling to the ground and convulsing. Lin Tian took out a healing potion and handed it to Wang Ying. Wang Ying took the healing potion, rushed over, and administered it to the elderly woman, who was soon able to stand up and walk. Lin Tian didn''t want to harm the innocent, and he shouted, "There''s no need to panic, today, I''m only here to kill Liang Dong. The rest of you, as long as you do not resist, will not be harmed by me." Lin Tian spoke the truth, but no one believed him. You wouldn''t either; people were just going about their work day when Lin Tian and his troops rushed in, scaring off the security guards. Who wouldn''t be scared? The crowd continued to flee desperately. At a staircase, Lin Tian watched as two young men slipped and fell on the stairs, with no one to help them up as everyone frantically trampled over them. Fortunately, the two young men were strong and managed to get up before long, their lives not in danger. Lin Tian shook his head helplessly, thinking to himself, you fools, you''ve got the good guys and bad guys all mixed up. Once the crowd had scattered, Lin Tian then gave the order. "Charge!" Reaching the entrance of a main building, Lin Tian saw Liang Dong and the four hundred plus assassins who had been lying in ambush on the back hill. At this moment, Liang Dong appeared calm, showing no sign of panic, a stark contrast to how he had been in the room just moments ago. Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariot stopped fifty meters in front of the assassins, and Liang Dong was the first to shout. "Lin Tian, this morning on the back hill, I deliberately spared your life, yet you''re ungrateful and came here to seek death. Do you think you''ve lived too long?" Lin Tian roared, "Liang Dong, you couldn''t kill me alone. Now, with my brothers by my side to help me kill you, if you care about your men''s lives, come forward and meet your end. Otherwise, I''m destined to make you bleed a river." A half-step Reflecting Mirror realm powerhouse clad in a black robe, unsatisfied, said, "Lin Tian, do you think you can kill Young Master Liang without our consent? You dare to speak so boldly of killing Young Master Liang under our watch, do you look down on us?" Lin Tian had not encountered this man in the ambush at the back hill, and this was the first time he had seen him. Following that, fifteen half-step Reflecting Mirror realm powerhouses suddenly leaped out from behind Liang Dong. Good lord, there were even more than those who had ambushed Lin Tian on the back hill in the morning. Lin Tian had killed quite a few half-step Reflecting Mirror realm powerhouses that morning, and in just a few hours, Liang Dong had gathered fifteen more. This development surprised Lin Tian. What kind of background did Liang Dong have? Although Lin Tian was somewhat surprised, he still looked down on the black-robed half-step Reflecting Mirror realm powerhouse and said, "Ants, you are truly not worthy of my regard." The black-robed powerhouse, enraged, roared, "My surname is Chen, known as Chen the Butcher. I don''t know how many strong men have died at my hands over the years. I''ve been at the half-step Reflecting Mirror level for many years, and within the same realm, I consider myself invincible. Today, I want to see what qualifies this young upstart to be so arrogant in front of me!" After speaking, the black-robed powerhouse stepped forward, walking slowly as the assassins quickly stepped aside, only daring to raise their heads after he had passed. Clearly, they were very wary of him. "Uncle Chen, with your intervention, Lin Tian will surely be slain," Liang Dong echoed from the side. Lin Tian snorted coldly and also stepped past Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariot, standing ten meters away from the black-robed powerhouse. The black-robed powerhouse stared at Lin Tian and sneered, "I heard you took on over five hundred men by yourself this morning, including more than a dozen half-step Reflecting Mirror warriors. Under their siege, you were still able to kill several half-step Reflecting Mirror powerhouses. You''re a promising seed, with the spirit I had in my younger days. If you ask me, I might consider taking you on as a pupil, so you can advance your martial arts even further." Lin Tian laughed coldly and said, "Humph, you want to take me as your disciple? What a joke. You''re not only unfit to be my master, you''re not even worthy to carry my shoes." The black-robed powerhouse''s face turned red with anger and he shouted, "I was willing to give you a way out, but you don''t treasure it. Since that''s the case, the only path left for you is death." The black-robed man activated his superpower, and above his head, the Ability Source rapidly formed a blood-colored war saber. "Look, that''s Chen the Butcher''s signature ultimate technique, the Ruthless Demon Saber. With that saber, Chen the Butcher has killed countless people," a half-step Reflecting Mirror realm figure behind shouted, staring at the Ruthless Demon Saber floating above Chen''s head with a look full of reverence. "Dying under my Ruthless Demon Saber is an honor for you!" Chapter 550 - 522: Another Fight with a Superpower Group "To die under my Heartless Demon Blade, you should feel proud!" the dark-robed warrior sneered, evidently extremely confident in his Heartless Demon Blade. Among those who could condense weapons from their superpowers, Lin Tian had only seen two, one was the Dragon Emperor, whose weapon was a golden battle spear, and the other was the black-robed warrior before him with the condensed Heartless Demon Blade. Superpowered individuals had many types of abilities, like wind, fire, thunder, electricity, ice, water, and other commonly seen superpowers. There were also some auxiliary superpowers, such as Instantaneous Movement, memory probing, Clairvoyance, and acute hearing, among others. But the ability to condense a weapon from superpowers was one in a hundred, and superpowered individuals capable of weapon manifestation were all fierce and mighty figures not to be underestimated. The Heartless Demon Blade was the name given by the black-robed warrior to his weapon; his superpower was somewhat special and could even be described as extremely bloodthirsty. Originally, the superpower he awakened was an ordinary white battle blade, but after an accident, his superpower mutated. The ordinary white blade turned blood red, and each time he struck, he had to draw blood, or else the Heartless Demon Blade would turn on its master. Though this sounded a bit spine-chilling, there was no doubt it granted the black-robed warrior immense combat power. A blade that draws blood was seen as heartless, hence the Heartless Demon Blade got its name. It was with this Heartless Demon Blade that the black-robed warrior had risen proudly among his peers. In Yunhai, he forged a reputation as Butcher Chen. Some stated that Butcher Chen was the strongest man below the mighty reflective warriors of the present age. Gazing at the black-robed warrior''s blood-colored Heartless Demon Blade, Lin Tian felt a tingling on his scalp. From the blade, Lin Tian could sharply sense the scent of fresh blood, looking at the Heartless Demon Blade, he felt as if he had stepped into a slaughterhouse. "Very strong, not to be underestimated!" Lin Tian sighed inwardly. If Lin Tian had a handy weapon now, he would definitely dare to confront the Heartless Demon Blade and decide the outcome, but unfortunately, he did not. From now on, Lin Tian vowed he must get a handy weapon; otherwise, he would keep finding himself at a disadvantage. Not daring to confront the Heartless Demon Blade with his bare fists, he looked towards Wang Ying. Wang Ying understood and activated his superpower, granting Lin Tian a tenfold power increase. At once, a vast might boiled around Lin Tian''s body, elevating him instantly to the power level of a reflecting warrior. Empowered so greatly, Lin Tian longed for battle, possessed by an unparalleled confidence. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gods would be slain, and even Buddhas would fall before him! The black-robed warrior was too confident in his Heartless Demon Blade; he hadn''t even noticed the abnormality in Lin Tian. "Kid, have you been intimidated by my Heartless Demon Blade? But it''s too late. Even if you repent and kneel before me now, it''s not possible. The Heartless Demon Blade, once drawn, must taste blood, if not yours, then mine," he arrogantly said. "Behold the blade!" The black-robed warrior shouted loudly, as his superpower erupted. With a flick of the wrist, the Heartless Demon Blade, gathering supreme force, ferociously descended upon Lin Tian. The Heartless Demon Blade was as fast as lightning, its friction with the air producing a sizzling sound that was terrifying to hear. The half-step reflecting warriors standing behind were comforting Liang Dong. "Don''t worry, Liang, with Elder Chen taking action, Lin Tian is doomed!" "Yes, I''ve known Elder Chen for over ten years, and not once has his Heartless Demon Blade failed once it''s drawn. Often just one stroke is enough to claim the enemy''s life!" "Rest assured, Liang, Elder Chen is a trusted subordinate under your father. His presence here is enough to prove his strength." . Liang Dong also smiled. He had absolute confidence in the man his father had sent, and smilingly said to everyone, "If we successfully slay Lin Tian this time, I will certainly make sure my father knows of the merits you''ve earned in this battle, and I will personally reward you from my own pocket." Lin Tian wasn''t yet dead, but they were already celebrating. How confident they must be. "Brother, be careful." Fang Shaoxiong, inside the battle vehicle, was also aware of the dreadfulness of the Heartless Demon Blade. Such power was likely to overwhelm even the thick armor of his battle vehicle, and he was not sure whether Lin Tian could withstand it. Wang Ying was quick to react, firing a shot that directly hit the swiftly approaching blade. The Heartless Demon Blade didn''t pause for an instant, cleanly slicing the bullet in half, its surface as smooth as a mirror, signifying the limitless sharpness of the blade. Lin Tian summoned all his strength; with the might of a reflecting warrior, his Ox Power Technique was able to reach the Fifth Level, a force equivalent to that of ninety savage bulls. Followed by the Neural Response Speed Ability, Fire Control Technique all converged upon his fists. His fists glowed with fire as, with his strongest power, he faced the Heartless Demon Blade head-on. Expert combatants only need one move. One move to determine victory or defeat, decide life or death! A king or a pauper will soon be revealed! The wailing Heartless Demon Blade arrived in a flash, its edge, as if it had eyes, struck precisely, aiming right for Lin Tian''s forehead. "Roar!" Lin Tian let out a long howl, resonating like thunder, his momentum fierce, swallowing thousands of miles of rivers and mountains. Powerful fists shone forth, carrying peerless might, overwhelming divine authority, and savagely striking towards the Heartless Demon Blade. Lin Tian used his superpower to form a protective shield around his fists, challenging the blade with his bare hands. "Boom!" An earth-shattering noise erupted as if two cars accelerating to 180 miles per hour had collided head-on. The next moment, Lin Tian''s facial features were practically twisted, the power of the Heartless Demon Blade was just too damn overbearing, causing him to spasm in pain. Then, Liang Dong''s expression changed in this way: at first complacent, then joyful when the Heartless Demon Blade collided with Lin Tian''s fist, followed by disappointment, and finally fear. Meanwhile, the expressions of Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying mirrored Liang Dong''s, beginning with worry, then fear, followed by shock, and at last, joy. Their expressions changed so drastically all because of a shocking scene that unfolded in the arena. The moment Lin Tian''s fists collided with the Heartless Demon Blade, he was forced back three steps, each one shattering the marble beneath his feet. But the Heartless Demon Blade of the robed figure was also repelled, its edge turning automatically to slash at the wielder. The Heartless Demon Blade would not return without drawing blood, and since it did not taste Lin Tian''s blood, it turned on the blood of the robed figure. "Ah!" With a blood-curdling scream, the Heartless Demon Blade cleaved the robed figure in half. Being wounded by his own Heartless Demon Blade, Lin Tian actually felt sorry for him. Xue Rengui was killed by his own son, and the robed figure was split by his own blade, dying a tragic death, indeed, a case of shared misfortunes! Lin Tian repelled the Heartless Demon Blade with a punch, and in the blink of an eye, it had cut down the robed figure, which was shocking enough, but what came next was even more astonishing. The robed figure, now cleaved in half and undoubtedly dead, had something red and bloody slowly flying out from both halves of his body. "That looks so disgusting, what is that?" Wang Ying muttered to himself, pinching his nose. "That''s a superpower mass," Lin Tian exclaimed, having once knocked out Zhang Ya''s superpower mass, he had seen such a thing, but he had never seen one so creepy. In a low voice, Lin Tian said, "Taotie System, collect it." The Taotie System, like a whale sucking in water, absorbed the robed figure''s superpower mass. Lin Tian asked, "What benefits can it bring me?" The Taotie System replied, "You have two choices. First, you could devour this superpower mass, and then you would possess the ability of the Heartless Demon Blade. In doing so, your strength would increase by more than threefold, and you would acquire a sharp weapon like the Heartless Demon Blade, perfectly meeting your needs." "No," Lin Tian flatly rejected, "The Heartless Demon Blade is too bloodthirsty, it doesn''t fit my style. To have to draw blood with every slashif others found out, they''d think I was the Demon King. Especially women, if they knew, they would avoid me like the plague. How am I supposed to take advantage of them then?" The first part of Lin Tian''s statement was sensible, but the second half... why did it sound so much like something a hooligan would say? The Taotie System fell silent for a while, then said, "There is a second method. You can hand this superpower mass to me for safekeeping, and if you find another one like it, two superpower masses can be exchanged for a weapon of ultimate power." Lin Tian''s eyes widened, "More powerful than the Heartless Demon Blade?" Proudly, the Taotie System declared, "As powerful as the Heartless Demon Blade may be, it''s still a product of the 21st century, whereas what I have comes from three thousand years in the future. Can my weapon even be compared to the Heartless Demon Blade?" "No," said Lin Tian, and immediately handed the superpower mass over to the Taotie System for safekeeping. Just thinking about the weapons inside the Taotie System filled Lin Tian with excitement. Regrettably, he still needed to find another such superpower mass, and Lin Tian was somewhat troubledwhere on earth could he find one? Superpowered individuals capable of condensing their superpowers into weapons possessed extraordinary strength. Had he not received a tenfold boost from Wang Ying today, he wouldn''t have been able to kill the robed figure. Moreover, superpowered individuals were already one in ten thousand. Those who could condense their powers into weapons were even rarer. Until now, Lin Tian had only encountered two such individuals: the robed figure from before, and the founder of Nidhogg, that rule-spouting Dragon Emperor. He couldn''t possibly launch a sneak attack on the Dragon Emperor and kill him, could he? "No, no, no." Lin Tian quickly shook his head. Although the Dragon Emperor was stubborn, he was a good person. Lin Tian couldn''t kill him. Besides, even if Lin Tian wanted to kill the Dragon Emperor, a sneak attack wouldn''t succeed! After all, the disparity in strength wasn''t negligibleit was an insurmountable chasm! As Lin Tian pondered how to obtain another superpower mass to get a weapon from the Taotie System, a reminder rang out. "Big brother, what are you doing spacing out? This isn''t a classroom; we''re in the middle of a battle. You''ve already won, so lead us to keep charging. Why are you slipping away?" Wang Ying reminded from behind. Chapter 551 - 523: Smashing the Donghui Group "Brother, what are you doing spacing out? This isn''t a class, we''re in the middle of a battle here. You''ve already won, keep leading us to charge. Why did you dip off like that?" Wang Ying reminded from behind. Stirred by Wang Ying''s reminder, Lin Tian finally snapped back to reality. Damn, he really had zoned out. Not only had he zoned out, but Liang Dong, including his four to five hundred assassins, had also zoned out, all of them just staring dumbfounded at Lin Tian and the cloaked powerhouse split in half. What''s going on? This is a battle, a matter of life and death. How could anyone zone out! "Kill!" Lin Tian let out a loud shout, finally awakening everyone. Wang Ying was the first to respond, raising his gun and actually taking down a powerhouse at the verge of the Condensing Mirror stage with a single shot. Wang Ying''s marksman skills were impeccable against ordinary people, nailing every shot he took. However, to kill a powerhouse at the verge of Condensing Mirror, that seemed far-fetched. But since the powerhouse had also zoned out, Wang Ying''s shot hit him squarely between the eyes, wasting all his strength, taken down by a single bullet, which was both tragic and sad. Lin Tian led the charge, followed closely by Fang Shaoxiong''s twelve armored vehicles, and then Wang Ying and his hundred warriors. In battle, morale is crucial. With the death of the cloaked powerhouse, Liang Dong''s side lost all morale, and over four hundred assassins fled desperately like a crumbling wall and scattered dogs. On Lin Tian''s side, however, the killing intent surged like a torrential river. If such a strong cloaked figure could be killed by Lin Tian with just a couple of punches, what was there to fear? "Fall back, fall back." Liang Dong bellowed loudly. The death of a cloaked powerhouse had utterly shattered his psychological defenses. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Thinking of running?" Lin Tian sneered coldly, heading straight for Liang Dong. "Protect Young Master Liang, charge!" A powerhouse on the verge of the Condensing Mirror stage shouted loudly, then led the remaining similar powerhouses straight towards Lin Tian. One superpower wielder specialized in ice, sending out several ice pillars shooting straight at Lin Tian. Now at the level of Condensing Mirror himself, Lin Tian casually conjured a huge fireball more than two meters in diameter. The ball of fire blazed intensely, emitting terrifying heat. The ice pillars got closer to the fireball and grew smaller and smaller, melting away before even reaching Lin Tian. "What what!" The powerhouse''s eyes widened in disbelief as the fireball melted his ice pillars, signifying the formidable strength of Lin Tian. Before he could react, a huge fireball smashed down on him. With a loud "bang," it exploded directly on him, blasting him to pieces, his corpse incinerated without a trace left. "Kill!" Three powerhouses at the verge of the Condensing Mirror stage shouted together, their fists coming at Lin Tian from lower, middle, and upper directions. Lin Tian stepped forward in a quick stride, lifting a foot and smashing the skull of one opponent. He clenched his fists and fiercely collided them with the fists of the two others. Screams echoed as their arms were shattered into pieces by the impact, and with two more punches, Lin Tian ended their lives. In the blink of an eye, four powerhouses at the verge of the Condensing Mirror stage lay dead. Lin Tian''s movements were swift and ruthless. Most of the remaining were either fleeing or entangled in a fight with Wang Ying''s subordinates. However, a few powerhouses at the verge of Condensing Mirror still closely watched Lin Tian. Liang Dong ran the fastest, fleeing rapidly, almost escaping Lin Tian''s line of sight. Liang Dong nearly had Lin Tian killed; he was Lin Tian''s sworn enemy. No matter what, Lin Tian had to kill him. Lin Tian roared, "Today, I will kill Liang Dong, and no one who stands in my way will be spared." He clenched his fists and charged out. Originally, Lin Tian thought that these half-step condensing mirror powerhouses would avoid him due to his strength, but the result was quite the opposite. "Swear to defend Master Liang to the death," they shouted, then recklessly lunged at Lin Tian. They were definitely not strongmen hired by Liang Dong with money, Lin Tian thought to himself. People hired with money love wealth, and those who love wealth fear death; this is an unchanging law through the ages. Immediately afterward, Lin Tian''s fists flew in unison, his iron fists battled in all directions, and he wrought massive slaughter. Five minutes later, all the half-step condensing mirror strongmen had been killed by Lin Tian, not one escaped, nor did any retreat. Since they desperately hindered him, Lin Tian could no longer catch even a glimpse of Liang Dong; he had long since fled. "Damn it." Lin Tian said in anger, not having killed Liang Dong, he was stifling rage inside, needing to vent. Looking at the assassins scattering in all directions, Lin Tian furiously ordered, "Wang Ying, take your men and kill, regroup in half an hour." Each of these assassins had blood on their hands; keeping them around was a menace, killing them was indeed a good deed. Wang Ying nodded in agreement, raised his gun, and exterminated an assassin a kilometer away who was attempting to flee. "Kill!" In a moment, wailing filled the fields. The vast Donghui Group turned into a graveyard, with corpses everywhere to be seen. Lin Tian summoned Fang Shaoxiong and said, "Shaoxiong, you are from Yunhai and familiar with this place. Immediately have someone inquire about Liang Dong''s whereabouts; I must know where he is." "Yes, big brother, leave this to me," Fang Shaoxiong assured, patting his chest. Driving a war chariot, Fang Shaoxiong left consumed by resentment. Half an hour later, Wang Ying led a hundred security personnel back, cheerfully reporting. "Big brother, a grand victory! We killed more than three hundred of their men, while only a dozen or so of our brothers were slightly injured; the rest are lively and uninjured," he said. Lin Tian glared at him and said, "Grand victory my ass, Liang Dong ran away. Even if you kill all the people, it doesn''t count as a victory." Wang Ying felt somewhat ashamed, scratching his head and looking awkward. Lin Tian continued, "Liang Dong ran away, but I won''t let him have an easy time. Wang Ying, you take the boys and go in and loot the place. Take everything worth over a hundred thousand yuan down to Tianyi Pharma. Everything worth less, smash it all. I want this Donghui Group to become the biggest scrap station in Yunhai City." "Yes, brothers, charge!" Wang Ying led his men and charged out, shouting. "Wang Ying, no harming people," Lin Tian called out from behind. Wang Ying smiled, flashing an OK sign. An hour later, loads of porcelain, paintings, and some high-tech products were moved downstairs, covering the ground completely; these items were worth at least a hundred million yuan in total. Wang Ying finally came downstairs, shouting joyfully, "Big brother, go take a look inside, I''ve moved all the valuable stuff downstairs. There''s not a single intact item left in Donghui Group, I even broke the mop handle in half." Lin Tian smiled slightly, thinking to himself, you''re not old, but you''re pretty ruthless, not even sparing the mop handle. He continued, "Go get a few large trucks to load up these items and haul them to Tianyi Pharma. Also, send ten brothers to follow them. If anything happens on the way, report to me immediately." Chapter 552 - 524 Tianxia Alliance Lin Tian continued, "Get a few big trucks and move all this stuff onto them to Tianyi Pharma. Also, send ten brothers to follow. If anything happens on the way, report to me immediately." "Alright, Big Brother, you just watch. I''ll arrange it right away," Wang Ying said happily, probably feeling that smashing Donghui Group was the most satisfying thing he''d ever done in his life. A little while later, Wang Ying ran back and said, "Big Brother, it''s all arranged. They''ve set off." Lin Tian said, "Take good care of those ten or so brothers, let them rest for ten minutes, and then follow me to Qianling Company." "Yes." ...,... Forty minutes later, Lin Tian drove his Ferrari, bringing along Wang Ying and the remaining few who were security guards, and arrived at Qianling Company. Qianling Company seemed to have already received the news. They were in a state of chaos, whispering to each other everywhere. When they saw Lin Tian''s figure, they all shivered, wanting to run, yet hesitating to flee. The security guard, plucking up courage, approached Lin Tian, still wearing a grin, and said, "Lin...Mr. Lin, hello, who are you looking for?" Lin Tian got straight to the point, "You all know that your Chairman Li Qing is dead, right?" "We know." "Do you know who killed Li Qing?" Lin Tian asked deliberately. "No, no, no, don''t know," the security guard''s head shook like an electric toy, adamantly denying any knowledge. In fact, he knew it was Lin Tian who had killed Li Qing, but he wouldn''t dare to say it, he could only claim ignorance. Lin Tian said, "Since you don''t know, now I''m telling you, it was me who killed Li Qing. Now, I want to talk to the person in charge of your company. Go call him and tell him to hurry down here. I''m very busy and only have ten minutes. If he doesn''t come down within ten minutes, I''ll go in myself." "Yes, yes, yes, I''ll go find him right now." The security guard nodded and ran towards the company at his fastest speed; at his age of about fifty, it was hard for him to run that fast. Five minutes later, the security guard came running back, panting, followed by a fat man in a suit. "Mr. Lin, this is our acting chairman, Dong Ning," the security guard said. Dong Ning didn''t dare to look at Lin Tian; he knew all too well that his predecessor had died at the hands of Lin Tian. Lin Tian said, "Your name is Dong Ning, and now you''re the one in charge here." "Yes, yes, yes," Dong Ning hurriedly agreed, sweating profusely and trembling with fear. Lin Tian continued, "I represent Tianyi Pharma, and I want to purchase ten thousand catties of Qianlingzhi from you annually. The project was already negotiated, it''s just a matter of signing the contract. This matter was discussed with Li Qing. Unfortunately, he''s no longer with us, so this contract of mine...!" "Mr. Lin, I''ve already brought it for you. The former chairman quoted seventy thousand per catty. I felt that was too expensive, so I''ve reduced it by ten percent for you, sixty thousand per catty. What do you think? If you still find it expensive, we can still negotiate the price," Dong Ning quickly offered the contract to Lin Tian, hoping for Lin Tian to leave quickly. He''d sign even for ten thousand per catty! "You''re sensible," Lin Tian praised him and then signed his name on the contract. "Mr. Lin, your goods are ready, ten thousand catties, not one less. Tomorrow, no, today, I''ll deliver it to you." "Don''t bother yourself," Lin Tian said. He then took out a bank card and instructed, "Charge six hundred million from this card. I''ll pick up the goods myself. The delivery will be handled by us." "Someone, hurry up and process the payment. Mr. Lin, please follow me to pick up the goods." Dong Ning led the way to the warehouse. ...,... An hour later, over a dozen large trucks had taken away the ten thousand catties of Qianlingzhi, with Wang Ying personally leading the remaining ninety security guards for escort. After Lin Tian left, Dong Ning just sat on the ground, his cold sweat flowing freely. Having sent Lin Tian away, Dong Ning felt like he had been reborn from the ashes. "Finally sent this big deity away!" Dong Ning inwardly sighed. He suddenly realized next year, around this time, Lin Tian would come looking for him again to sign a new contract and pick up the goods. Thinking about this, Dong Ning jumped up excitedly, ripped off his work clothes, and shouted, "I''m done being the acting chairman, I''m going home to raise pigs!" Was Lin Tian that terrifying? He felt he was quite handsome! Why was Dong Ning so afraid of him? Please calculate the area of Lin Tian''s current state of mind. After leaving Qianling Company and transporting the ten thousand catties of Qianlingzhi back to Tianyi Pharma, Lin Tian had finally completed the task given to him by Shen Mengyi. He found a hotel to stay in and sent the address to Fang Shaoxiong via WeChat. By nearly eight o''clock in the evening, an exhausted Fang Shaoxiong found Lin Tian. "Big Brother, I''ve found out where Liang Dong is hiding." "Speak quickly," Lin Tian urged. "Zixia Club." "Zixia Club? What kind of place is that?" Lin Tian asked, although he had never heard of Zixia Club, he guessed that it must not be ordinary. "Zixia Club is Yunhai City''s most mysterious, most expensive, and most diverse place." "It''s said that Zixia Club is a venue of the Tianxia Alliance, and those who gather there are all sorts of underworld bosses." "Tianxia Alliance?" the name sounded familiar to Lin Tian as if he had heard it once before. Fang Shaoxiong said, "Tianxia Alliance is the number one gang in Huaxia City." Lin Tian nodded. No wonder he had heard of the Tianxia Alliance; it was a criminal organization. Fang Shaoxiong continued, "And I''ve also found out that Liang Dong''s father is a big shot, possibly related to the Tianxia Alliance. Now Liang Dong has taken refuge in Zixia Club and is under its protection, so killing him may not be easy." sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Judging by the desperate protection from those half-step Ningjing warriors, Lin Tian knew Liang Dong came from a deep background. He hadn''t expected, however, that Liang Dong could be connected to Tianxia Alliance, such a massive gang in Huaxia. He had underestimated the guy. Lin Tian continued to ask, "Can you find out the specific identity of Liang Dong''s father?" Fang Shaoxiong shook his head, showing a look of lingering fear. "Liang Dong''s father is very mysterious. I inquired around but haven''t found out his specific identity. It seems like his father is deliberately concealing it and almost doesn''t intervene in Liang Dong''s affairs. I''ve had several bloody conflicts with Liang Dong without his father taking action. But I''m sure, if his father wanted me dead, it would be effortless." Chapter 553 - 525 How to Prove You Have Money "Liang Dong''s father is very mysterious. Despite my inquiries, I have yet to discover his exact identity. It seems like he''s intentionally hiding his own identity and barely involves himself in Liang Dong''s affairs. I''ve had several bloody conflicts with Liang Dong and still haven''t seen his father take action. However, I am certain that if his father wanted me dead, it would be easy," Fang Shaoxiong said with lingering fear. Lin Tian asked, "So what is your suggestion...?" "I suggest that you spare Liang Dong for now and focus on building your own strength. One day, when you have the resources to contend with the Tianxia Alliance, you can come back and kill Liang Dong," Fang Shaoxiong cautiously said. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "That''s not possible," Lin Tian immediately shook his head in objection. If Lin Tian''s enemy were the entire Tianxia Alliance, he would naturally conserve his strength and accumulate resources slowly, settling his accounts in the autumn, just like the Li Family in Capital City. But Lin Tian''s enemy was merely Liang Dong, a person affiliated with the Tianxia Alliance. Even with the protection of the Tianxia Alliance, Lin Tian was confident he could kill him. He said, "Liang Dong, I must kill him, even if it means making an enemy of the entire Tianxia Alliance; I will not hesitate." Fang Shaoxiong was shocked, his eyes wide as cow''s. He had not anticipated Lin Tian''s determination to kill Liang Dong, daring to challenge the entire Tianxia Alliance, which was the second largest gang in Huaxia, filled with countless strong members. Though Lin Tian was powerful, he seemed somewhat inadequate in the eyes of the expert members of Tianxia Alliance. Lin Tian said, "Liang Dong, I am determined to kill him. However, Shaoxiong, you don''t need to muddle through this mess with me. There''s no need for you to get involved in killing Liang Dong. If the Tianxia Alliance becomes enraged, you could unavoidably be implicated." Originally, Fang Shaoxiong was quite apprehensive of Tianxia Alliance, but it seemed he was inspired by Lin Tian and said with full courage, "Big Brother, whether climbing a mountain of swords or descending into a sea of flames, I will follow you. Liang Dong is also my mortal enemy. It is my inescapable duty to kill him." Lin Tian was moved, not expecting Fang Shaoxiong to have such great courage. This was indeed a dangerous path. He patted Fang Shaoxiong on the shoulder and said, "Don''t worry, I will protect your safety to the greatest extent. Knowing the enemy and knowing ourselves, we will win every battle. Tomorrow, I will infiltrate Zixia Club. You and Wang Ying stay outside and wait for my command. You come in only when I tell you." "Yes," Fang Shaoxiong nodded in agreement, but then said, "Zixia Club isn''t open to ordinary people. There are only three kinds of people who can get in: core members of the Tianxia Alliance, renowned bosses in Jianghu, and absolutely wealthy people. Big Brother, if you want to infiltrate Zixia Club, you''ll need to arrange a suitable identity for yourself." Lin Tian thought it over. Liang Dong was in Zixia Club, and he couldn''t expose his real identity. If Liang Dong knew he had infiltrated Zixia Club, that would be troublesome. With no weapons, he relied solely on his iron fists. After much consideration, he crafted an identity for himself. A man from Capital City, the Gang Leader of Iron Fist Gang, Lin Aotian, nicknamed Hundred Paces Divine Fist! Taking advantage of some stores still open, Lin Tian went out and bought several windbreakers, sunglasses, and then went to a gold shop to buy a gold necklace and a gold watch, dressing up in the rough and uncouth style of a nouveau riche. Preparations complete, they would wait for Wang Ying to return the next morning, then head to Zixia Club to scope things out. The next morning at eight o''clock, Wang Ying came back with over a hundred brothers, having successfully robbed valuable items and ten thousand catties of Lingzhi mushrooms from Donghui Group, all safely delivered to Tianyi Pharma without any issues. They had already rested on the truck, so there was no need for further restLin Tian led them straight to Zixia Club. Today, Lin Tian was dressed incredibly flamboyantly, a young man styled with a slicked-back hairstyle and sunglasses, wearing a black windbreaker, somewhat reminiscent of the ''90s style of Xu Wenqiang, the influential gangster. Lin Tian himself headed towards Zixia Club, while Wang Ying and Fang Shaoxiong laid low not far outside. Zixia Club was not located in the city center. On the contrary, it was situated in the suburbs, surrounded by forests, which made it appear extremely secluded and indifferent. Zixia Club, with its seventeen stories, stood proudly among the forests, and seemed utterly out of place amidst the greenery. Lin Tianyi walked step by step toward Zixia Club and found that the entire club could be described as luxurious. This building occupied an area as large as half a soccer field, and its exterior was adorned with gold dust and jade, flashing painfully in the sun''s rayssimply ostentatious. Beneath the main building of Zixia Club, there were racetracks, swimming pools, golf courses, badminton courts, and many other recreational facilities, offering everything one could ask for. By the time Lin Tianyi walked to within a kilometer of Zixia Club, he could see figures in the surrounding forest watching him. Lin Tianyi was certain that if he made any sudden movement, at least a hundred people could emerge instantly, and more than half of them would be expert fighters from Mirror Breaking. There were already over fifty experts from Mirror Breaking guarding the perimeter alone. Therefore, the power of Zixia Club was terrifying. Lin Tianyi guessed that inside Zixia Club, there must be at least one expert from Condensed Mirror presiding. It was not to be underestimated. As he approached the main entrance of Zixia Club, two security guards noticed he was a stranger and quickly came over to stop him. "Hello sir, please show your identity." Fashioning his new identity as rough and nouveau riche, Lin Tianyi ruffled his hair and said with a disdainful tone, "I''m from Capital City, Gang Leader Lin Aotian, nickname, Hundred Paces Divine Fist!" The two bodyguards exchanged glances, seemingly unfamiliar with the name Hundred Paces Divine Fist. One bodyguard said, "Hello sir, may I ask what you are here for?" "To stay." "I''m sorry, sir, but our Zixia Club is different from ordinary hotels. If you solely want to stay, please leave." Lin Tianyi smiled. Yesterday, Fang Shaoxiong had told him that there were three kinds of people who could enter Zixia Club: members of the Tianxia Alliance, famous figures from Jianghu, and extremely wealthy individuals. The first two options were not viable for him; he had to use the third method. He pulled out a bank card and waved it in front of one of the bodyguards, saying, "I lack everything but money. Wherever the consumption is most expensive, where indulgence is at its peak, that''s where I go. I''ve heard that your Zixia Club is pricey, so I just wanted to see exactly how expensive it can be here." The two bodyguards observed Lin Tianyi''s extravagant appearance. He seemed very wealthy, though not ridiculously so. One bodyguard cautioned, "The expenses at our Zixia Club are as high as they get. Whether you can afford them will depend on your financial capacity." "My financial capacity, huh? Alright, then let me prove it." Lin Tianyi said, moving toward the two bodyguards. The bodyguard asked, "How will you prove it?" Chapter 554 - 526: A Slap Worth Five Hundred Thousand "My spending power, huh, fine then, I''ll prove it." Lin Tian said as he walked toward the two bodyguards. The bodyguard asked, "How will you prove it?" Lin Tian smiled and said, "I''ll prove it this way." He finished speaking and raised his large hands, slapping the faces of the two bodyguards intensely! The two bodyguards were caught off guard and fell to the ground, spitting out mouthfuls of blood. "Damn, there''s trouble," one bodyguard cried out in pain. Swish swish swish! Almost simultaneously, over a hundred assassins armed with swords burst out from the woods, alongside the swimming pool, and from inside Zixia Club. Their overall strength far exceeded that of Liang Dong''s assassins, with fifty to sixty formidable ones from Mirror Breaking, and more than a dozen half-step Mirror Condensers, although Lin Tian didn''t see any top-tier Mirror Condensers show up. The crowd surrounded Lin Tian in a circle, blades drawn, ready to chop him into mincemeat at any command. Faced with encirclement by over a hundred experts, Lin Tian was not afraid at all and slowly raised his hands in a gesture of surrender. "Misunderstanding, it''s a misunderstanding!" Lin Tian said with a laugh and then took out a check from his pocket, wrote down one million, and signed his name. "I''m not short on cash. I came here today just to spend at your Zixia Club. Just now these two brothers asked me to prove my financial capability, so I had no choice but to prove it this way." Then, Lin Tian handed over the one million check to the two bodyguards and said, "This is one million, two slaps, five hundred thousand per slap. This is my spending power. I wonder if you can let me go inside and spend it." The two bodyguards took the check, gnashing their teeth in anger. Honestly, receiving five hundred thousand for a slap was quite alright for them as bodyguards, but getting hit by Lin Tian was a blow to their pride, making them very angry. A supervisor came out at this time and waved his hand, causing everyone to back off. The supervisor said, "Five hundred thousand per slap. Such spending power certainly qualifies you to enter our Zixia Club. However, ...!" His tone shifted, and he walked over to Lin Tian, whispering, "Young man, I''m not sure what you''re trying to achieve with this act, but let me make one thing clear: the Zixia Club is not a place for you to cause trouble. You might get away with hitting one of our people once, but do it a second time, even if it''s just a janitor, and I''ll cripple your limbs." The supervisor''s words were cold, and he spoke confidently, making it clear he wasn''t bluffing. Lin Tian responded with an innocent look, "I really just wanted to come here and spend my money; you''re reading too much into it. I truly have no other intentions." "That would be best," the supervisor said, then gave Lin Tian a meaningful look and gestured for him to enter. "Then I won''t be polite," Lin Tian strode towards the Zixia Club. As he stepped into the Zixia Club, Lin Tian immediately thought of eight characters. Glittering and vast, grand and majestic! The entire lobby was shrouded in a golden ocean, the walls covered in gold paint, the lampshades, the tables, and even the teacups made of gold. Even the inner garments of the receptionist at the front desk appeared to be golden. Okay, I admit, that was a bit wicked of me. The decor was majestic and grand, and even the staff were exceptionally beautiful women. The gold uniforms looked simply stunning on them. Lin Tian grinned and made a beeline for the female Waiter, giving her a "flirty look," stuck out the tip of his tongue and licked his lips, looking utterly lecherous. The waitress seemed accustomed to dealing with people like Lin Tian, merely giving him a professional smile and saying, "Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?" Lin Tian pulled out a bank card and slapped it down on the table with great flair, "Get me your most expensive room, money is no issue, just swipe the card." The waitress smiled again, but her eyes held a hint of scorn as if to say, "So you have money, so what? You''re just a low-class nouveau riche trying to show off." "Sir, our most expensive room is the sea-view room. You can see the sky and the sea, seabirds flocking together, surrounded by beauties. It costs eighty-eight thousand, eight hundred and eighty-eight dollars a night." That much! Even Lin Tian was a bit stunned. He thought the presidential suite in the Capital City was luxurious enough, but compared to Zixia Club''s sea-view room, it was nothing. Surprised as he was, Lin Tian still did not hesitate and gave a single word. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Swipe!" The beautiful waitress picked up the bank card and was about to swipe it in the card machine. "Hold on, I''ll take that sea-view room," an incongruous voice suddenly rang out. A middle-aged man swaggered in from the entrance, burly with calloused hands and a scar on his face, clearly a notorious figure from the Jianghu. "Boss Lei!" "Boss Lei!" ...,.... Wherever the middle-aged man went, everyone around bowed respectfully and called him Boss Lei. Even the manager called him Boss Lei. Anyone that could make a manager at Zixia Club bow and scrape was definitely no ordinary character. Boss Lei swaggered over to Lin Tian, acting as if Lin Tian was just air, and directly said to the beautiful waitress, "I''ll take that sea-view room, here''s my card, just swipe it!" "Right away, Boss Lei." The beautiful waitress gave a sultry smile, treating Lin Tian like he was invisible, moving his bank card aside, ready to swipe Boss Lei''s card instead. "Hold on," Lin Tian grabbed the waitress''s hand before having a chance to feel her smooth skin and angrily demanded, "I was the first to book the room, he came later, why are you giving the room to him?" "This...!" The waitress was at a loss, glancing at Boss Lei, hoping he would diffuse the situation. Boss Lei glanced at Lin Tian with contempt, as if even speaking to Lin Tian was an insult to him. Boss Lei gestured with his finger for the manager to come over. The manager scurried over, bowing and scraping next to Boss Lei, "Anything you need, Boss Lei?" Boss Lei pointed at Lin Tian, "Tell him why you are giving the sea-view room to me." "Yes, Boss Lei, rest assured, I will take care of this to your satisfaction," The manager carefully pulled Lin Tian aside and said, "Lin Tian, are you out of your mind, daring to compete with Boss Lei for a room? I know you''ve got money to burn, but money doesn''t mean you can do whatever you want in Zixia Club. Even if you were richer than Bill Gates, here, if Boss Lei wants you dead, you''re dead. If you want to live, give up the sea-view room right now and apologize to Boss Lei. To show our sincerity, whatever room you book next, I''ll give you a 20% discount." Chapter 555 - 527 Heavens Punishment "Lin Tian, have you lost your mind? You actually dare to compete with Brother Lei for a room. Here, if Brother Lei wants you dead, you''re dead. If you want to live now, immediately give up the ocean-view room and apologize to Brother Lei. To show our apology, whatever room you book next, I''ll give you a 20% discount. What do you think?" the manager said cautiously. "I think not so much," Lin Tian responded bluntly, "I arrived first; I''m the one who will stay in the ocean-view room. He arrived later; he should know what first come, first served means. This ocean-view room, I''m taking it." After saying this, Lin Tian turned and walked towards Brother Lei. He wasn''t afraid of any so-called Brother Lei. He wanted to blow things up now, then take the chance to observe the strength of the Zixia Club. If Lin Tian felt he could deal with them, he would tell Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying to barge in and kill Liang Dong on the spot. "Lin Tian, you''re courting death!" the manager grabbed him fiercely, fearing a conflict with Brother Lei. "Alright, I''ll step back one more time. As long as you don''t snatch the room from Brother Lei, you can stay in any other room for free. Top-quality red wine, top-notch beauties, we''ll provide them all for you without cost." Then he turned to the waitress at the front desk, saying, "I see you fancy her. Just agree with me, and she can be yours tonight. Isn''t that enough?" Lin Tian''s eyes lit up, then he asked a startling question, "Is she, a virgin?" "Uh!" The manager was taken aback by that question, his face streaked with confusion, before finally admitting, "No." He pointed at a few other female waitresses, asking, "What about that one, that one, are they virgins?" "No," the manager replied, sensing that bad things might happen. Lin Tian then asked, "Do you have any virgins here?" "No," the manager asked in bewilderment, "Are you here to seek pleasure, not to find a wife. Why seek virgins? They are all mature women, get it? They''re much better than virgins." Ignoring the manager, Lin Tian looked sympathetically at the waitress, not expecting that, despite their radiant appearance, they were at most considered just commodities at the Zixia Club, to be enjoyed by clients at will. He continued, "The conditions you offer are not good enough to move me, so this ocean-view room, I''m going to book it." He broke free from the manager''s grip, stepping closer to Brother Lei and signalling, "This ocean-view room, I''m taking it. No matter who it is, I will pay any price to stay in this ocean-view room." Brother Lei glanced over Lin Tian with a cold sneer, seemingly still disdainful to say half a word to Lin Tian. He summoned the manager, chiding, "This is the result you''re giving me? Is this how you handle things? I give you five minutes. If you don''t resolve this matter for me, I believe, by tomorrow, you''ll have become a corpse gnawed on by stray dogs." The manager broke out in a sweat, saying, "Brother Lei, I will surely handle this matter for you." He pointed at Lin Tian and shouted, "Lin Tian, I''m giving you one more chance. Give up the ocean-view room, or else don''t blame me for not being kind." The beautiful waitress, seeing the situation worsening, quickly retreated. Lin Tian could feel that, around the lobby, countless strong figures were lurking in the shadows, ready to strike him down on the manager''s command. But Lin Tian was not afraid. He approached the manager slowly and, raising his hand, slapped him fiercely across the face. "Boy, mind your manners. I, Lin Aotian, am not someone to be trifled with." The manager was slapped down to the ground, spitting out two teeth and a mouthful of blood. "Damn it, attack, kill him!" In an instant, over a hundred strong figures appeared from all around, half at the Mirror Breaking level, and there were also more than ten at the Condensing Mirror level. A half-step Condensing Mirror level strong man tried to gain the upper hand by attacking Lin Tian with a fierce punch. Daring to face Lin Tian with his fists, he was indeed courting death. Lin Tian activated the Ox Power Technique, throwing a punch with the force of seventy-two raging bulls, killing the man with a single blow. "I am the Gang Leader of the Iron Fist Gang, known by the nickname Hundred Paces Divine Fist. I have never truly feared anyone with these fists of mine." After Lin Tian spoke, a few strong men who didn''t use weapons stepped back, knowing they were nothing compared to Lin Tian, who could instantly kill an opponent of the same rank with a single punch. "All of you, attack together; I don''t believe we can''t kill him," the manager yelled from behind. Strike the shepherd to scatter the sheep, capture the king to win the game! Lin Tian dodged the crowd, taking out two Mirror Breaking level fighters obstructing his path with two punches and charging straight for Brother Lei. "Protect Brother Lei!" the manager bellowed. Who would have thought, Brother Lei, enraged, threw off his coat and roared, "Step aside! I''ve been renowned for many years; am I going to fear a no-name Iron Fist Gang Leader?" Brother Lei exchanged a punch with Lin Tian, a muffled sound rang out, and both men took a step back; neither gaining an upper hand. "You''ve got some skills indeed!" Brother Lei exclaimed. "Strong!" Lin Tian also exclaimed. The punch just now revealed that neither had used their full strength, and relying solely on physical power, Brother Lei was not inferior to Lin Tian. Brother Lei, a fighter at heart, declared, "Kid, this is someone else''s turf, and it''s too cramped here with too many valuables around. If you dare, let''s have a one-on-one outside." Lin Tian didn''t speak, but his body already headed outside. Brother Lei followed closely, and the two came to a football field. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fighting at the Zixia Club was a huge deal, especially since it involved challenging Thunder Lord, which was even bigger than a huge deal. All the onlookers gathered to see the commotion, eager to see who dared to challenge Thunder Lord and just who this person was. "Who is he?" "The Gang Leader of the Iron Fist Gang from Capital City, nicknamed Hundred Paces Divine Fist." "Never heard of him. Has this kid gone mad, daring to challenge Thunder Lord? Let''s not even talk about Thunder Lord''s connections with the Fourth Master of the Zixia Club, but just in terms of Thunder Lord''s strength, can this kid even measure up?" "I bet he''s just a hothead. Young and learned a bit of martial arts, not knowing what''s best for him, comes here to the Zixia Club to cause trouble and dares to challenge Thunder Lord. I reckon he''s as good as dead." ... ... "Hey, kid, daring to challenge Thunder Lord, are you sick of living? Hahaha...!" A young man with an arm around a beauty laughed at Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s eyes fixed on Thunder Lord, his head unmoved, he judged the man''s location solely by his voice, raised his hand, and threw a flying dagger. It whizzed through the crowd and plunged mercilessly into the arm the man was using to embrace the beauty. A horrific scream ensued as the arm was severed cleanly and dropped at the feet of the beauty. Blood sprayed over the beauty''s face. She was so startled that she fainted on the spot. "Whoever dares to talk about me again, take this as a warning," Lin Tian said coldly. With one throw of the dagger, the entire place fell eerily silent. Those who had mocked Lin Tian now kept their mouths shut, frightened that the next dagger could be aimed at them. "Kid, you''re ruthless. No wonder you became the Gang Leader of the Iron Fist Gang at such a young age. Although I''ve never heard of the Iron Fist Gang, just that throw alone has earned you my respect," Thunder Lord said before moving. He stepped about three to four meters at a time, as fierce as a tiger, his fists descending murderously upon Lin Tian. His speed was on par with the world''s sprint champion, Bolt. Lin Tian remained still, his feet spread apart, aiming for the most stable stance. Then, using Ox Power Technique coupled with Neural Response Speed Ability, he threw a punch with lightning speed. Both men had used their full strength in this punch, each aiming for a one-punch kill. Boom! A muffled sound echoed as their fists collided hard. Lin Tian''s body sank, his feet drilling into the ground, yet he didn''t budge. But Thunder Lord staggered three steps back, his arm spasming, blood coursing wildly, his complexion as pale as paper. Although Lin Tian was young, his body had been tempered by Dragon Transformation Liquid, making it incredibly tough. Thunder Lord, older in age, honed his body through years of martial arts practice, with every day''s discipline carving his strength. Dragon Transformation Liquid was the most advanced Evolution Liquid in modern society. Even if Thunder Lord trained his body for a hundred years, he couldn''t match Lin Tian''s level. With one punch, Lin Tian sent Thunder Lord reeling, causing a sensation among the spectators. "Look, Thunder Lord actually lost!" "Yeah, this kid is pretty strong. Where is he from?" "He''s strong indeed. But I''m rooting for Thunder Lord. His real name is Wang Hao, and they call him Thunder Lord because his superpower is lightning. He''s named his superpower ''Heaven''s Punishment,'' indicating that anyone who offends him will be subject to divine retribution." ... ... After his minor defeat, a furious Thunder Lord bellowed, "Kid, fists are my weakness. Now, let me show you my true power." He activated his superpower, and the energy within roared wildly. In the blink of an eye, countless lightning bolts appeared around him, making Thunder Lord at that moment appear like a War God bathed in thunder. "Look, Thunder Lord is using his big move. This kid''s finished." "Yes, I''ve always heard that Thunder Lord''s Heaven''s Punishment is extremely formidable, but I''ve never seen it. To witness it today is well worth the trip!" All eyes were on Thunder Lord, buzzing with excitement. Thunder symbolizes the dominant force of execution, and while Lin Tian also knew Fire Control Technique, it paled in comparison to thunder by three parts. However, he had no intent to have a direct showdown with Thunder Lord. He secretly activated his Flight Technique and gathered a fireball in his palm, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to Thunder Lord. Xiahou Qingyi''s superpower was also thunder, but she formed thunderballs, whereas Thunder Lord conjured thunder whips. The thunder whips glowed blue, were as thick as half an arm, about three meters in length. Thunder Lord held a whip in each hand, dragging them along the ground, crackling with a sound that made one''s heart tremble. The ground that touched the thunder whips turned pitch black as if stained with ink, a scary sight. Proudly, Thunder Lord announced, "Everyone, step back five meters. My Heaven''s Punishment is peerless in its might. I wouldn''t want any of you to get caught in the crossfire once the fight gets going." "Yeah, just feeling the presence of that Heaven''s Punishment is scary." "Right, look at the ground. There''s already a three-centimeter crack and Thunder Lord hasn''t even exerted his full strength." "Thunder Lord''s Heaven''s Punishment is terrifying indeed. We better step back to avoid getting affected." ... ... Once the crowd backed away, Thunder Lord sneered, "Kid, today I will let you see what Heaven''s Punishment really is. For offending me, you will receive the punishment of the heavens!" Chapter 556 - 528 Scared to Pee Once everyone retreated, Lei Ye sneered, "Kid, today I''ll let you witness what Heaven''s Punishment is. For offending me, you will suffer the punishment of Heaven itself!" "Kill!" Lei Ye roared, his right hand gripping the Thunder Whip, and whipped it towards Lin Tian like a real whip. Crackling sounds thundered, as if they were tearing a rift through the air itself. Lin Tian stomped with his left foot and swiftly dodged, the Thunder Whip slashing past his arm and striking the ground where he had just stood. "Boom!" A muffled blast tore open a large crater on the spot Lin Tian had occupied, emitting terrifying and dense smoke that was frightening to behold. "So strong," Lin Tian muttered to himself in awe. As the Thunder Whip brushed by him, he could feel that terrifying power, that force so domineering it sent chills through his heart. Lei Ye missed with his strike, pulled back the Thunder Whip with his left hand, and struck at Lin Tian once more. "So fast." Lin Tian employed the Neural Response Speed Ability to dodge again, but this time the Thunder Whip grazed him, blackening his left shoulder, turning the flesh there to a mangled mess, and he tumbled awkwardly to the side. Satisfied with his hit, Lei Ye didn''t rush to attack again but sneered, "Heh, kid, do you know what a cat does when it catches a mouse?" "It will let the mouse go, then catch it again, and let it go again until the mouse no longer has the energy to run, then it will eat the mouse." "Kid, since you dared to defy me, I won''t kill you easily. I''ll torture you bit by bit like a cat with a mouse, make you wish you were dead, and let you know that living can be much harder than dying." The crowd shouted their praises, cheering unanimously for Lei Ye. "Well done, Lei Ye." "Worthy of being Lei Ye, worthy of Heaven''s Punishment." "I admire you, Lei Ye." ...,.... Lin Tian slowly stood up and unconsciously drank a healing potion. Lei Ye stared at Lin Tian and, indulging in the cheers from the crowd, said with arrogance, "Lin Tian, did you hear that? This is your own doing, finding no favor with the masses. You will be tormented to death amid their mockery." "Eat another one of my moves." Lei Ye attacked once more, whipping the Thunder Whip toward Lin Tian. His overconfidence had made his defense lax, it seemed he was using half of his energy to bask in the crowd''s cheers. Lin Tian figured that Lei Ye underestimating him would be fatal. The next moment, Lin Tian activated the Flight Technique, instantly avoiding the Thunder Whip and taking to the air. "Wow, he can fly." "Is he Superman?" "Is he even human?" ...,.... Even Lei Ye exclaimed in astonishment, staring at Lin Tian with a look of disbelief. The next moment, Lin Tian activated the Neural Response Speed Ability, his body turned into a shadow, and in the blink of an eye, he was right in front of Lei Ye. "Ah, damn it." Lei Ye was a step behind, and by the time Lin Tian was close to him, he realized what was happening. He swung the Thunder Whip, trying to strike Lin Tian, but Lin Tian was a step faster. With the Flight Technique and Neural Response Speed Ability pushed to their limits, the Ox Power Technique Fourth Level, the strength of seventy-two wild oxen, was unleashed in full force. A punch flew out, direct and accurate, hitting Lei Ye right in the throat. "Crack" went the sound. It appeared Lei Ye hadn''t had time to react before, in his astonishment, his neck was broken by Lin Tian''s punch, and he fell dead. "Gasp..." "Lei Ye." "Lei Ye is dead." "He killed Lei Ye, he killed Lei Ye." "Lei Ye is dead, he''s dead...!" The people exclaimed in shock, staring at Lin Tian as if he were some kind of terrifying beast, and scattered in all directions. The next moment, something that delighted Lin Tian happened. A blue Energy Source flew out slowly from Lei Ye''s corpse - it was Lei Ye''s Ability Source. Lei Ye''s superpower, Heaven''s Punishment, was incredibly powerful, far stronger than Lin Tian''s Fire Control Technique. If it hadn''t been for Lei Ye''s complacency and Lin Tian''s advantages in flight and speed, how could Lin Tian have managed to kill him with one punch? Complacency leads to defeat! But to Lin Tian''s surprise, killing Lei Ye actually released his superpower source, a stroke of incredible luck. Lin Tian commanded quickly to the ''Taotie System'', "Taotie System, take care of this and transfer his superpower to me." The ''Taotie System'' immediately exerted a suction force, absorbing Lei Ye''s Ability Source, and then successfully grafted it onto Lin Tian. But the moment the Superpower energy penetrated Lin Tian''s body, he felt a sense of fullness throughout his body. At first, his body resisted, but Lin Tian soon adapted to it. After briefly feeling it out, he was able to wield this Superpower energy. Lin Tian chuckled to himself. Now that he had obtained the Thunder Ability, his strength could instantly double. How wonderful. Only when Lin Tian made his enemies expel their Superpower energy could the Taotie System absorb it and graft it onto Lin Tian''s body. After several consecutive battles, Lin Tian had killed many people, including dozens of semi-Condensed Mirror experts. But apart from Thor and the black-robed powerhouse, the rest died without expelling their Superpower energy, meaning that Lin Tian didn''t have the chance to graft their abilities. However, through Thor and the black-robed powerhouse, Lin Tian summed up two patterns. To make the enemy''s Superpower energy come out, two conditions must be met: The first is that the enemy''s ability must be very powerful, such as the black-robed powerhouse''s Ruthless Demon Blade and Thor''s Heaven''s Punishment. These are both exceptionally formidable abilities. The second is that the enemy must be killed swiftly, like with the black-robed powerhouse and Thor. These were all quick, decisive kills. Only by meeting these two conditions can one make the enemy''s Superpower energy come out and utilize it. This was Lin Tian''s summary, not comprehensive, not accurate, and subject to randomness. But if both conditions were met, the likelihood of extracting Superpower energy would greatly increase. As Lin Tian was summing up these thoughts, the manager who saw Lin Tian killing Thor sweated profusely from fear, and after a pause, he shouted loudly to the surrounding Assassins. "He killed Thor. If Fourth Master blames us, we''re doomed. Attack, attack together. Capture him alive if possible; if not, just kill him. We absolutely cannot let him leave here alive." "Kill!" The Assassins were also panicked, all wielding their weapons, charging at Lin Tian with no regard for their lives. Lin Tian laughed. "You think you can capture me alive with just you lot? I just wanted to try out the power of Heaven''s Punishment. Today, I''ll use you for practice." A semi-Condensed Mirror expert wielding a Treasured Sword lunged at Lin Tian. The sword light howled, and the cold gleam flashed. His strength was such that he ranked among the top three among all the Assassins. He was known as Sword Maniac, took no wife, had no children, and practiced with his sword whenever he had time, even sleeping with it at night. In the eyes of outsiders, he seemed like a fool, but those who truly knew him understood the formidable power of his sword. Lin Tian stimulated his Superpower and grabbed a Thunder Whip with one hand, smashing it directly at Sword Maniac. With a sizzling sound, the Thunder Whip collided with the Treasured Sword, ringing out with a clang. Immediately after, Sword Maniac let out a scream as the sword in his hand snapped. Sword Maniac spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed on the ground, with dark smoke rising from his head. The part struck by the Thunder Whip had a terrifying black scar, as if it had been scorched. Sword Maniac, a strong man from Zixia Club, was killed by Lin Tian in a single move. This one move intimidated everyone. They were aware of Sword Maniac''s strength. For Lin Tian to kill Sword Maniac in one move, just how formidable was Lin Tian''s power? The single move that killed Sword Maniac also amazed Lin Tian. He hadn''t expected that the power he wielded while activating Heaven''s Punishment would be more than twice as strong as Thor''s. Holding Heaven''s Punishment, Lin Tian felt like an ancient Thor looking down on all creatures, disdainful of the world. With Heaven''s Punishment in hand, he slowly turned in place, scorning everyone with his eyes. Whoever he stared at would tremble, and instinctively take a few steps back, not daring to come forward and battle Lin Tian. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The manager behind him shouted excitedly, "Attack! If he escapes, and Fourth Master finds out, none of us will live. Attack!" The manager was sweating profusely, desperately anxious like ants on a hot pan. "Kill!" Under the pressure of the Fourth Master, as mentioned by the manager, the people once again charged at Lin Tian en masse. "A mere ant." Lin Tian scoffed, holding a Thunder Whip in one hand and using it like a whip to lash out mercilessly at the crowd. The three-meter-long Thunder Whip enveloped seven or eight experts. Wherever it touched their skin, it exploded on contact, resulting in all seven or eight experts falling dead on the spot, their bodies emitting black smoke. It was a terrifying sight. Lin Tian bathed in thunderous light, resembling Thor himself, holding two Thunder Whips and freely rampaging among the Assassins, charging back and forth, leaving behind fallen experts wherever he passed. Thick smoke enveloped Lin Tian, and the smell of roasting flesh carried for kilometers. In less than five minutes, half of the Assassins were dead, none spared by the Thunder Whip. "Run for it!" Someone cried out, and the remaining Assassins no longer had the courage to face Lin Tian. They couldn''t worry about the Fourth Master anymore; no matter how terrible he might be, Lin Tian was even more frightening. A soccer field turned into a slaughterhouse, starkly at odds with the surrounding scenery. There was one person who hadn''t leftthe manager. It wasn''t that he wanted to fight Lin Tian; it seemed he was too scared to remember to run. Lin Tian, holding a Thunder Whip, walked over step by step, kindly reminding him, "Why aren''t you running? Aren''t you afraid of dying?" "Afraid!" The manager said one word, trembling with fear, and then a wave of heat hit him. "How disgusting!" Lin Tian pinched his nose and said. Upon closer inspection, he realized the manager had been so scared that he wet himself. So old and still wetting your pants, Lin Tian thought with deep contempt. After emptying his pants, the manager''s intellect reclaimed the high ground. He stared at Lin Tian, sweating profusely, and let out a loud cry. "Run for it!" He turned and ran, very fast, wishing he had a third leg. Lin Tian said, "You were the one egging them on to kill me. But since I got Heaven''s Punishment today and I''m in a good mood, I''ll spare your life. You may escape death, but you can''t escape punishment. Leave behind one arm!" Chapter 557 - 529 Seems to be Lin Tian Lin Tian laughed and said, "They tried to kill me, and it was all because of your instigation. However, I just received Heaven''s Punishment and I''m in a good mood, so I''ll spare your life. Your death penalty is waived, but you can''t escape punishment for your crimes. Leave behind an arm!" With one hand, he activated the Thunder Whip and fiercely lashed it across the manager''s shoulder. "Ah, it hurts!" The manager let out a scream as one arm was directly blown off, with fresh blood at the break and thick smoke rising from it C terrifyingly gruesome. He fell to the ground, holding the wound and rolling in agony, his cries made people''s skin crawl. Lin Tian, unwilling to listen to this pig-slaughtering screams, shouted, "Cry out one more time, and I''ll break your other arm too." Having managed to become the steward of the Zixia Club proved he was no ordinary man. Hearing Lin Tian''s words, he immediately clamped his mouth shut, enduring the pain and crawled away desperately from Lin Tian''s field of vision. Lin Tian put away Heaven''s Punishment and walked step by step towards the Zixia Club. The last time he entered Zixia Club, he was a scorned Gang Leader of the Iron Fist Gang, but this time, as he entered the Zixia Club, he was the feared Thor, the merciless Demon King. The two security guards at the door dared not obstruct Lin Tian any longer and fled as soon as they saw his figure. He sauntered into the Zixia Club and found a chair to sit down, shouting without any courtesy. "Bring the red wine." Everyone heard this and was dumbfounded. What was going on? After a great battle, he actually wanted to drink red wine! However, Lin Tian was not someone they could afford to provoke now. It wasn''t just about serving wineif he asked for beauties, they would have to serve them too. "Hello, here is your wine." A waiter, trembling with fear, offered the wine to Lin Tian. Sweating profusely and pale as a ghost, with legs shaking, the waiter was terrified of ending up like the manager. Eager to reassure him, Lin Tian quickly said, "Don''t be afraid, don''t be afraid. I''m easy to talk to and won''t harm you." The waiter nodded repeatedly, but disbelief was written all over his face. If he was so easy to talk to, then who was responsible for the deaths outside? Lin Tian took a sip of wine, savored it, and said, "Not bad, it''s great wine." The people around were all exchanging glances. Lin Tian was both killing and drinking C what exactly did he want to do? Setting down his glass, Lin Tian shouted, "Who''s in charge here? Come over to me." Several suited executives nearby were shoving each other, none daring to step forward. They were all of the same rank. Their immediate superior was the manager, but he had already lost an arm and likely run off somewhere. They could all tell that Lin Tian was not someone to be trifled with. Interacting with Lin Tian could mean losing their heads, so none of them wished to step forward. Lin Tian pointed to the palest executive among them and said, "You, I think you''re the most handsome. Come here." "Ah!" The man shivered all over. Being handsome had always been his pride when looking down on others, but at that moment, he wished he could scrape off his face. "Mr. Lin, what can I do for you?" said the executive. Lin Tian said, "I''m going to ask you some questions, and you''d better answer truthfully, or else you''ll become a player on the soccer field." "Yes, yes, I will answer everything I know," the executive replied in fear. "Inside the Zixia Club, there''s someone named Liang Dong, a friend of mine. Do you know where he lives?" Lin Tian asked. "That, that" The executive hemmed and hawed, appearing embarrassed and not speaking for a while. Lin Tian smiled slightly, activated his superpower, and in the next moment, he was holding a Thunder Whip in his hand. "I don''t want to kill, but don''t force me." "He lives on the thirteenth floor, but I don''t know the exact room," the executive quickly replied. Lin Tian continued, "How many people are with him?" "About a dozen men, his personal bodyguards; they all live in the same room with him." "Take me to the thirteenth floor," Lin Tian said, grabbing his shoulder and heading straight for the thirteenth floor. As Lin Tian left, the spectators watched him go. Only when he was out of sight did someone react. "Quick, call the Fourth Master, notify Young Master Liang that someone is after him," someone said urgently. On the thirteenth floor, inside a rather imposing room, Liang Dong was singing into a microphone, with one arm around a beauty and surrounded by a dozen bodyguards. "You are my little apple." "No amount of loving you would be too much." "Your red cheeks warm my heart." "Bravo, bravo!" "Wow, so melodious, Young Master Liang sings so well!" "Young Master Liang is a god of songs, a soulful singer." Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The dozen bodyguards all stared at Liang Dong and the two beauties with envy and jealousy. Although they looked down on the beauties, they also admired them; after suffering through Liang Dong''s wailing and completing "Little Apple," they could still praise his singing, and that was truly something else. "Beauty, feeling amorous again, huh? Come on, Brother Dong will satisfy you," said Liang Dong as he quickly pounced on a beauty, pinning her down skillfully and stripping her top off. "Brother Dong, there are strangers here, how can you..." The beauty resisted Liang Dong, pointing to the dozen bodyguards nearby. Liang Dong, not fond of being watched, hurriedly commanded, "You guys, get out! Can''t you see I''m in the middle of something? Scram!" The bodyguards all swallowed their saliva as if they had received an imperial pardon and hurriedly walked out. It was torture for them, the bodyguards, to watch Liang Dong in action. Better to go C out of sight, out of mind. "Now, is it okay? Come here, baby!" As soon as the bodyguards left, Liang Dong sneered, ready to "reengage in battle." With a loud "bang," the door was suddenly knocked open. He was almost furious. Even a common man would be angry if interrupted at such a moment, let alone him, the Overlord of Yunhai. "Can''t you wait for a bit before causing trouble? Can''t you see I''m busy here?" he exploded. "Young Master Liang, someone from downstairs has has come looking for trouble. You should hide," someone said hurriedly. Liang Dong was unconcerned, shouting, "This is the Zixia Club, my father''s territory; who dares to make trouble here?" "The person''s name is Lin Aotian; however, from the back, I think he looks like... Lin Tian." Chapter 558 - 530 Forbidden Area "Young Master Liang, someone downstairs is looking for trouble with you, you should go hide." Liang Dong didn''t care in the least and shouted, "This is the Zixia Club, my father''s territory, who dares to cause trouble here?" "The man goes by the name Lin Aotian, but from the look of his back, it seems to be... Lin Tian." "What, Lin Tian?" Liang Dong exclaimed, "Are you sure? This is the Zixia Club. With just Lin Tian, does he have the ability to kill his way up here?" "He has already killed his way up here; he claims to be Lin Aotian, but in my view, he is Lin Tian, and moreover, Brother Lei has also been killed by him." "Brother Lei has been killed by him!" "Run, let''s go upstairs." Liang Dong broke into a run. "Young Master Liang, from the thirteenth floor upwards, it''s all forbidden territory, fraught with great danger. Ordinary people are simply not allowed to enter," a bodyguard reminded him. Liang Dong yelled, "Do I look like an ordinary person to you? If it''s dangerous, isn''t that what I have you for to protect me? Upstairs! If something happens, I''ll take responsibility." Under Liang Dong''s lead, more than ten people ran upstairs in haste. Three minutes after they left, Lin Tian dragged the executive up to the thirteenth floor. "This is the place, Liang Dong lives on the thirteenth floor," the executive stressed. Lin Tian walked over and carefully observed, discovering the very room where Liang Dong had just been staying. He kicked the door open, only to find a messy room with no sign of Liang Dong. Instead, there were two beauties getting dressed, looking displeased. "Ah...!" The beauties screamed when they saw Lin Tian burst in. "Pervert, lecher, get out, get out!" Apples, bananas, and the like kept hurling at Lin Tian. Lin Tian swiftly dodged, avoiding everything the beauties threw at him, but the executive he brought along didn''t have his skills and ended up swollen and bruised. "Stop!" Lin Tian roared, scaring the two beauties so much that they dared not throw anything else at him. He asked, "Where''s Liang Dong?" The beauties pointed upstairs and said, "They ran upstairs." Lin Tian immediately turned around, grabbed the executive''s shoulder, and said, "Let''s go, follow me upstairs." "Stop." The executive shouted, halting Lin Tian and leaving him startled, not knowing where the executive had mustered the courage to yell at him. The executive hastily added, "The thirteenth floor of the Zixia Club and above is our forbidden area. We normally don''t dare to go up there, and if we do, we''re as good as dead." "Have you never been to the fourteenth floor?" asked Lin Tian. The executive nodded. "Then why the hell didn''t you say so earlier? Scram." Having said that, Lin Tian strode towards the fourteenth floor on his own. He had grabbed the executive to lead him, but since the executive had never been to the fourteenth floor, there was no point in Lin Tian bringing him along. Above the thirteenth floor must be dangerous, but now that Liang Dong had gone up, Lin Tian had to follow. He was set on killing Liang Dong; even facing certain peril, he was committed to advancing toward it! Having just climbed up the stairs, he saw a large iron door with big characters written on white paper. "No trespassing. Violators will be executed without mercy!" Ordinarily, this iron door was sealed, but now it had been smashed open, the break was fresh. If Lin Tian guessed correctly, this was probably done by Liang Dong''s group just moments earlier. He cautiously pushed the door open and immediately saw five bodies on the ground upon entering. They had all been shot with half-a-foot-long crossbow arrows, each person with at least ten arrows in them. The bodies were still warm and the blood still flowing, indicating they had just died. Among the dead was not Liang Dong; they were likely his bodyguards. "Could there be a mechanism here!" Lin Tian thought to himself. He looked around and saw nothing unusual, just like the other floors, except that the floor was wooden rather than marble. There must be something wrong with the wooden floor; those crossbow arrows must have been shot from the rooms on either side. Lin Tian thought, moving carefully and gently stepping on a wooden plank with one foot. The plank collapsed, revealing the mechanism! "Whoosh whoosh whoosh!" A series of sharp whizzing sounds suddenly rose as more than ten crossbow arrows flew out from the rooms on either side. Lin Tian employed the Flight Technique, leaping out in a single bound, darting three to four meters through the air, and landed with one foot on each of two planks. Both planks collapsed once more, and a sound like that of a spring suddenly rang out. "Damn it." Lin Tian cursed inwardly as he triggered the mechanism again, and over ten crossbow arrows, seemingly having eyes of their own, shot toward him once more. The arrows were fast and deadly accurate; even a Mirror Breaking expert who found themselves here would surely die, and an ordinary half-step into Mirror Breaking would likely escape wounded. With so many traps, he dared not move forward and quickly retreated. After stepping on several more planks and triggering mechanisms, following a series of dodges, he finally reached the staircase. "Phew..." He let out a long sigh, his heart still racing at the thought of the crossbow arrows that had grazed past him. If he hadn''t known the Flight Technique and possessed the Neural Response Speed Ability, he would have been killed or severly wounded by the crossbow arrows. The Zixia Club lived up to its reputation as a stronghold of the Tianxia Alliance. Although he could fend off the assassins outside, he was really at a loss about these mechanisms! He was puzzled; if he couldn''t get past these traps, how did Liang Dong manage it? There was only one possibility, Liang Dong was rescued by someone inside. With Liang Dong having vanished and Lin Tian unable to deal with the mechanisms, he had no choice but to descend the stairs and think of another strategy. He was sure that Liang Dong was still inside the Zixia Club, and since he couldn''t find Liang Dong, he would have to force the Zixia Club to release him. But how to force the Zixia Club to give up Liang Dong? He took out his phone and called Fang Shaoxiong, telling them to come up. Lin Tian had already killed Lei Ye on this floor and caused a commotion without encountering any formidable experts in residence; he concluded he could handle any hidden experts the Zixia Club had to offer. With this in mind, he then called Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying to come up. At the second floor stairway, Lin Tian heard a bustling discussion from the lobby on the first floor. "Have you heard? That Lin Aotian went up to the fourteenth floor." "Really? The fourteenth floor is off-limits. Whoever goes up is doomed." "He''s lucky if he''s dead; otherwise, when Boss Si comes back and catches him, he''s going to suffer an even worse fate." ..., ... Lin Tian felt a surge of anger upon hearing this. He was alive and well and yet was being cursed by a crowd of people. Who wouldn''t be angry? "Shut up, all of you." He shouted, then calmly walked down from the staircase. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "He''s not dead, he''s come down alive from the fourteenth floor." "This is the first time I''ve seen an outsider come down alive from the fourteenth floor." The crowd exclaimed, as if Lin Tian''s return was nothing short of a miracle. Chapter 559 - 531: The Fourth Elder "This is still the first time I''ve seen someone come down alive from the fourteenth floor," someone exclaimed, as if Lin Tian''s return alive was a miracle. When Lin Tian walked up to several executives, he said, "I don''t care how you do it, but tell the people above you to hand over Liang Dong to me right now, or else, I''ll smash this Zixia Club." "Smash the Zixia Club?" As soon as Lin Tian made this statement, everyone was stunned. What kind of place was the Zixia Club? It wasn''t just any club, but the Tianxia Alliance''s territory. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What was the Tianxia Alliance involved in? It was a black gang. To smash the Zixia Club was akin to slapping the Tianxia Alliance in the face. Offend the Tianxia Alliance, and did you think their assassins were there just for show? Although they didn''t believe Lin Tian would really dare to smash the Zixia Club, they had to follow Lin Tian''s words. An executive immediately made a call, conveying Lin Tian''s message to their superiors. The response Lin Tian got was just two words, "No release!" No release? Then smash until they relent! "Big Brother, Here We Come." Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying charged in with their men, exuding a fearsome aura. The others were all startled; they hadn''t expected Lin Tian to not be alone but to have brought so many followers, and just the sight of the twelve armored vehicles parked outside was frightening. Lin Tian shouted angrily, "Smash it, smash up to the thirteenth floor, and leave nothing behind for them." Wang Ying had no objections; whatever Lin Tian said, he would do. He picked up a baseball bat and was about to start smashing, but Fang Shaoxiong stopped him. "Big Brother, you''re not joking, right? You''re serious about smashing the Zixia Club!" Fang Shaoxiong said with trepidation, looking like he wanted to make sure it was not a trick, considering he was still inexperienced. "Yeah, smash it, smash it to pieces, turn it upside down," Lin Tian said nonchalantly. Fang Shaoxiong''s face changed; he knew Lin Tian''s temperament. When he said smash, it wasn''t just to scare people. He pulled Lin Tian aside and whispered, "Big Brother, the Zixia Club is Tianxia Alliance''s territory. Even if there are no powerhouses inside the club, this is Yunhai, the territory of the Tianxia Alliance. After we smash it and run away, Tianxia Alliance has a hundred ways to find us. Are you sure you want to smash it?" Anyone could smash things, and Fang Shaoxiong also wanted to, but if they did, they would be stirring up a huge commotion. "Smash it, of course we must smash it. Today I have to kill Liang Dong. We''ll deal with whatever comes our way, whether it''s soldiers or floods. Others fear Tianxia Alliance, but I sure don''t." Fang Shaoxiong gave Lin Tian a thumbs up, saying, "If Big Brother isn''t afraid, then neither am I. Brothers, smash it!" These men moved in unison, each finding a weapon to use and getting ready to smash. "How dare you, stop!" A voice cried out and as Fang Shaoxiong was just about to use his club to smash a porcelain vase, he paused in that moment, curious to see who was coming. Three people walked in, the one leading wore a black hat and was followed by two bodyguards who were clearly strong, both of them half-step into the Mirror stage of martial arts prowess. "Mr. Lu." "Mr. Lu, you''ve finally arrived. If you hadn''t come, the Zixia Club would have been done for." "Now that Mr. Lu is here, Elder Liang should be arriving soon too. This kid''s pride will soon be put in check," those aside whispered, suggesting that this Mr. Lu was an important figure, holding a status similar to Mr. Lei. "I want to see who today dares to be so bold as to smash the Zixia Club," Mr. Lu shouted. "I." Lin Tian stepped forward, staring at Master Deer and shouted. Master Deer stopped three meters away from Lin Tian, his eyes blazing like torches, staring at Lin Tian as if he were staring at a dead man. "Zixia Club is not something you can afford to provoke. Try breaking anything here and see what happens." With a crisp "snap!" Fang Shaoxiong''s hand loosened, and a porcelain vase worth about a hundred thousand yuan shattered to pieces. No sooner had Master Deer finished speaking that Fang Shaoxiong smashed one of his porcelain vases, the sound of his face being slapped echoed sharply. "I''ve smashed it, what can you do to me?" Lin Tian said provocatively. "Attack, kill him, tear him apart!" Master Deer, enraged, yelled at the two bodyguards behind him. One bodyguard brandished a knife, while the other wielded a sword, both ferociously attacking Lin Tian. Lin Tian was in no way intimidated. He stimulated his whole body''s superpower, enveloped by lightning, Heaven''s Punishment in hand. With a Thunder Whip in each hand, he unleashed supreme ferocity. The knife came at him first; Lin Tian''s right hand snapped the Thunder Whip down hard onto the blade, explosively breaking the knife with the overbearing divine might of the whip, then swung again, slaying the man. The other, with a sword, seeing how Lin Tian had killed his peer in the blink of an eye, did not dare to be careless and switched from attack to defense. Lin Tian did not care whether the man attacked or defended; he struck with both Thunder Whips, one shattering the Treasured Sword, the other killing the man. In under a minute, having slain two powerful opponents on the verge of condensing the mirror, Lin Tian stared at Master Deer and said, "I want to smash Zixia Club. Do you have a problem with that?" Master Deer was just an ordinary person, both bodyguards were easily killed by Lin Tian, so now, how could Master Deer dare to defy him? "Smash... Go ahead, no... no objections." "Good. Remember, it was you, Master Deer, who let me smash it. Brothers, smash it!" "Smash!" Everyone shouted and then, Zixia Club met its tragic fate. They acted together without a second word, ruthlessly smashing everything, from the first floor to the second, then from the second floor to the third. In the blink of an eye, Fang Shaoxiong had already reached the fifth floor. "Stop! Who is causing trouble here?" Another alarmed voice rang out; rushing towards the door, more than twenty strong individuals arrived. The leader, clad in a trench coat and wearing a black hat, dressed quite like Master Deer. This was a middle-aged man with a square face and eyebrows that seemed to penetrate wood, exuding a killing aura all over; though lacking in martial arts, he had an imposing presence without anger. Upon closer inspection, he somewhat resembled Liang Dong. When Lin Tian saw this middle-aged man, he knew that the true master of the Zixia Club had arrived. The middle-aged man came up to Lin Tian and said, "By smashing my Zixia Club, are you trying to force me to hand over Liang Dong?" "Yeah," Lin Tian answered. "If I hand over Liang Dong, what will you do to him?" "Of course, I will kill him." "Then do you know what relationship Liang Dong has with me?" the middle-aged man asked. Looking at his tone and expression, it seemed like he cared a great deal about Liang Dong. Lin Tian was suddenly startled and quickly came to a realization, asking with some disbelief, "Liang Dong couldn''t be your son, could he!" "That''s right, Liang Dong is indeed my son. My name is Liang Sihai, the fourth Elder of the Tianxia Alliance. Outsiders all address me as Elder Sihai!" Upon hearing this, Fang Shaoxiong''s eyelids twitched several times. He already knew Liang Dong was no ordinary person, but he hadn''t expected that Liang Dong would actually be Liang Sihai''s son, and Liang Sihai was an Elder of the Tianxia Alliance. These people of their level could shake half of Yunhai just by stomping their feet. Chapter 560 - 532: Killing Liang Dong Fang Shaoxiong''s eyelids twitched several times as he heard this. He had known all along that Liang Dong''s identity was extraordinary, but he had not expected Liang Dong to be Liang Sihai''s son, and Liang Sihai, an Elder of the Tianxia Alliance, could make half of Yunhai collapse just by stomping his foot. Liang Sihai said confidently, "Now that you know mine and Dong''er''s identities, do you still have the nerve to kill Dong''er?" Lin Tian smiled, sneakily assessing the strength of Liang Sihai''s bodyguards. Two bodyguards were at the Mirror Breaking level, and more than a dozen were at the threshold of Mirror Breaking level. The rest were Mirror Breaking warriors, not worth considering. In his mind, he calculated that by using Wang Ying''s amplified superpower, combined with his own superpower, Heaven''s Punishment, he could easily kill those two Mirror Breaking experts before the effects of Wang Ying''s amplification wore off. Once the two Mirror Breaking experts were dead, he would have nothing to fear. With that being the case, why would Lin Tian be afraid of him, Liang Sihai? He declared, "Today, I must kill Liang Dong. Whoever stands in my way, I will kill!" Liang Sihai became furious, about to order his men to attack, when Liang Dong, popping out from somewhere, happily came up behind his father as if he''d found a savior. "Dad, you''re finally here, that''s great." "Dong''er, why did you come out? It''s dangerous here, go back," Liang Sihai cautioned. Liang Dong didn''t take it seriously, "Dad, you''re worrying too much. Now that you''re here, what do I have to fear!" Then, pointing at Lin Tian, he said, "Dad, don''t listen to his nonsense. He is not called Lin Aotian and he''s not the Gang Leader of the Iron Fist Gang nor a man from Capital City. He is from Wu''an City, his real name is Lin Tian, the founder of Tianyi Pharma." "The founder of Tianyi Pharma, Lin Tian," Liang Sihai muttered, obviously recognizing Lin Tian''s famed name too. "No wonder you are so arrogant. To dare speak of killing my son in front of me, you must be the highly conceited Lin Tian." Without a word, Lin Tian burst forth, launching an attack on Liang Dong in the presence of the numerous experts under Liang Sihai. "Dad, save me!" Liang Dong cried out in alarm, retreating rapidly. Before Liang Sihai could respond, the two Mirror Breaking experts behind him rushed out in unison. "You mere ants at the threshold of Mirror Breaking dare to be insolent before us two, take this!" one of the Mirror Breaking experts shouted, throwing a punch at Lin Tian. The punch glowed powerfully, filled with murderous intent! "Wang Ying!" Lin Tian roared. Wang Ying, understanding the cue, rapidly used his superpower to boost Lin Tian''s power by tenfold. Vast strength flooded into Lin Tian''s body, granting him the power of a Mirror Breaking expert on the spot. Clutching his fists tightly, his eyes shooting brilliant light, he activated his Ox Power Technique, unleashing the strength of ninety fierce oxen. Boom! Their fists viciously collided causing a thunderous, muffled sound. The Mirror Breaking expert cried out in shock and rapidly stumbled back. The fact that he remained unmoved, repelling a Mirror Breaking expert with a single punch using only his physical strength, caused a huge stir among the crowd. Even that Mirror Breaking expert cried out in his heart: He had only half the strength of a Mirror Breaking fighter, so how could he suddenly possess the power of one? What exactly was his background? The other Mirror Breaking expert wanted to strike Lin Tian with his fist, but after seeing what had happened to his companion, he immediately activated his superpower instead. His superpower was quite special, akin to ultrasonic waves, or it could also be understood as the Lion''s Roar technique. "Roar!" A massive roar shook the heavens and the earth, as if a tiger roared right beside your ear. "Ouch, ouch...!" Everyone clutched their ears, dizzy and disoriented, emitting heart-wrenching howls. One of the waiters even had her eardrums burst, bleeding profusely, which was agonizing to witness. After the massive roar, a plate-sized, seemingly solid wave of killing sound force, condensed from Ability Source, spewed directly from the person''s mouth. The killing sound force grew larger with the wind; in a blink of an eye, it was taller than a man, resembling a mirror and emanating a terrifying power. Speeding towards Lin Tian, the iron round table that shielded him was instantly shredded into scraps by the killing sound force. If even an iron table could be reduced to bits by the killing sound force, a body of flesh and blood would be ground into a bloody mist upon impact. Lin Tian dared not underestimate the attack, as he activated his Superpower, Heaven''s Punishment. He grasped a Thunder Whip in his right hand and lashed at the killing sound force. With a crackle, the Thunder Whip struck the killing sound force, shattering half of it instantly. He condensed another Thunder Whip in his left hand and attacked the killing sound force for the second time. "Bang!" A dull sound erupted, and the entire expanse of killing sound force shattered like a mirror, falling into pieces. The strong man spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and sat down heavily on the ground, severely injured. "Isn''t that Leizi''s Superpower?" Liang Sihai exclaimed, his eyes revealing a hint of ruthless determination. He and Leizi were close brothers. Lin Tian killed Leizi and shamelessly stripped away his Superpower; how could Liang Sihai not be furious? "Attack, attack together, we must kill him." More than a dozen experts of almost Mirror Breaking level and scores of Mirror Breaking experts charged at Lin Tian together. The hall was too cramped, which was disadvantageous for Lin Tian. He used his Heaven''s Punishment Superpower to clear a path and broke through, reaching the outside. "He''s trying to run, catch him, we absolutely can''t let him escape," a grizzled assassin shouted, thinking that Lin Tian was fleeing, when in fact, Lin Tian was only trying to better slay them. Lin Tian charged outside, and the first to catch up to him was a Mirror Breaking expert. He wielded a massive saber and hacked at Lin Tian. By this time, Lin Tian''s Superpower boost was nearing its end, but he unleashed his divine might, delivering the most fierce blow. With Heaven''s Punishment in hand and lightning filling the sky, two Thunder Whips viciously struck down the Mirror Breaking expert. The Treasured Saber collided with the Thunder Whips, the blade blowing apart while both his shoulders were hit by the Thunder Whips. He turned into a charred corpse, beyond dead. Two Mirror Breaking experts, one severely injured and utterly devoid of combat power, the other one killed outright. Even though Lin Tian no longer had the Superpower enhancement, he was not in the least bit frightened. "Attack, attack together, kill him," Liang Sihai, panicked, drew his saber and cut down a retreating Mirror Breaking expert, forcing his subordinates to press forward. "Charge, kill!" Lin Tian uttered a cold shout; his twin Thunder Whips wreaked havoc, and whosoever touched them was blown open with a bloody wound. In the blink of an eye, five almost Mirror Breaking experts had fallen. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The remainder, pressured by Liang Sihai, rushed forward recklessly; today, even if only by dragging him down, they aimed to kill Lin Tian. Fortunately, at that moment, Fang Shaoxiong drove in with a war chariot to the rescue. Twelve war chariots burst forth together, slamming crazily into the assassins surrounding Lin Tian. Caught in the crossfire, the killers fell into disarray and lost formation. Lin Tian roared, "Shaoxiong, hold them off, just ten seconds." After speaking, he stepped forward decisively, his eyes laser-focused on Liang Dong. Chapter 561 - 533 Kneel and Call Daddy Lin Tian roared, "Shaoxiong, hold them off, just for ten seconds." After saying that, he strode forward, Heaven''s Punishment wreaked havoc, and those in his way were slaughtered, his target was Liang Dong. At this moment, Liang Dong was standing at the entrance of the Zixia Club, watching the great battle. Lin Tian was incomparably brave, and the battle was too tragic; even for an outsider like him, it was lamentable. "Dong''er, run, watch out for Lin Tian." Liang Sihai anxiously reminded him at the side, stomping his feet in his urgency, afraid that his son would be captured by Lin Tian. Liang Dong saw Lin Tian eying him menacingly, approaching swiftly, scared him into screaming loudly, and he turned to run. "Trying to run? Too late." Lin Tian sneered, stamped his feet on the ground, utilized the Flight Technique, and his body shot towards Liang Dong like an arrow off its string. "Liang Dong!" Lin Tian called out his name, Liang Dong shuddered in fear, kept running, and looked back but did not see Lin Tian''s face; instead, he saw his large hand. "Come here!" Lin Tian taunted, and his hand tightly gripped Liang Dong''s neck. "Cough cough cough... Dad, save me, save me." Liang Dong desperately called out, trying to struggle, but he could not escape Lin Tian''s grip. "Stop it!" Liang Sihai saw Lin Tian capture Liang Dong and yelled loudly. Seeing Liang Sihai''s anxious look, Lin Tian felt delighted and thought to himself, ''You act all high and mighty, I must make you and your son suffer today.'' Everyone stopped, Liang Sihai anxiously came forward, speaking with anger but also pleadingly. "Lin Tian, let my son go, everything else we can talk over." "Not letting go." Lin Tian spoke indifferently, staring at Liang Dong as if looking at a delicious dish. "Lin Tian, fuck your mother, let me go, do you know who my dad is, if you touch a single hair on me, my dad can blink you into an unmarked grave." Liang Dong almost madly howled. "Stop talking, Dong''er." Liang Sihai quickly admonished him in a low voice, knowing that this status might intimidate others, but it was useless against Lin Tian. Now Liang Dong was even threatening Lin Tian; this was not asking for a beating, what is? Indeed, after Liang Dong threatened Lin Tian, Lin Tian raised his large hands and harshly slapped Liang Dong''s face. "Talking really ugly, now, I''ll see how you talk." Lin Tian used all his strength in these two slaps, to the extent that all of Liang Dong''s teeth were knocked out, swelling his face like a pig''s head. Liang Dong suddenly could not talk, only howling miserably. The howling sounded as if he was slaughtering a pig, which Lin Tian was reluctant to listen to, but unless he killed Liang Dong, the more he beat him, the louder Liang Dong''s howls became. How could Lin Tian make Liang Dong stop howling? If he killed him, he wouldn''t make a sound. Thinking it over, Lin Tian came up with a good idea, he took off his two smelly socks and stuffed them into Liang Dong''s mouth. Emma! The taste, truly pungently refreshing! "Okay, now you won''t howl," Lin Tian said to himself, looking at Liang Dong mouthing his stinky socks, very pleased. Liang Sihai''s face turned green watching his son being beaten so miserably, his heart aching for him. Moreover, Liang Dong had stinky socks stuffed in his mouth, a life without ever washing socks, let alone eating them. Afterward, Lin Tian harshly threw Liang Dong to the ground and used him as a stool; Lin Tian sat right on his back. In the beginning, Liang Dong still struggled, not letting Lin Tian sit, but after Lin Tian threw punches at him, Liang Dong obediently complied, doing whatever Lin Tian said. More obedient than his own dog. "Don''t move, arch your back, stick your butt out, right, just like that." Lin Tian kept adjusting the position until he was stable, sitting firmly on Liang Dong''s back, using him as a stool. "Lin Tian!" Liang Sihai roared; how could he not feel distressed seeing his son being used as a seat? Moreover, with so many subordinates watching, how could he not be furious? "Liang Sihai, I have good ears, don''t yell at me, or else, I can''t guarantee what I might do." Lin Tian threatened and suddenly pulled down Liang Dong''s pants, harshly slapping his buttocks. A bright red handprint marked on Liang Dong''s pale buttocks, conspicuously evident. Liang Dong cried in pain, Liang Sihai''s nose was almost crooked with anger, but with his son in Lin Tian''s hands, he could not vent his anger, so he lowered his voice and said. "Lin Tian, tell me your conditions, as long as you let my son go, I will agree to anything." Lin Tian said, "If you want me to let your son go, it''s very simple, just three conditions." "Tell me." Liang Sihai was an old Jianghu, he knew that even though there were only three conditions, the conditions Lin Tian would propose were definitely not benevolent ones. Lin Tian said, "First, let all these subordinates of yours drop their weapons to the ground, move aside, seeing them just disgusts me." "Impossible." Liang Sihai sternly refused. With these subordinates, he could still make Lin Tian wary, but without them, Lin Tian would have no concerns at all. Lin Tian laughed, "You dare refuse me, fine, let''s see if you''ll let your men step back." Immediately, Lin Tian grabbed one of Liang Dong''s fingers. "What are you doing?" Liang Sihai exclaimed. Lin Tian didn''t speak but showed him through his actions. With a "snap," Lin Tian forcefully broke one of Liang Dong''s fingers. Liang Dong couldn''t make a sound, his entire body shook briefly in pain, and he wanted to collapse on the ground. But with a slap from Lin Tian, he had no choice but to hold himself up and serve as a stool for Lin Tian to sit on. Think about how miserable Liang Dong was, with a broken finger and still having to painfully support his body to serve as a chair for Lin Tian. Who knows what Liang Dong must be feeling right now, probably regretting coming into this world! Then, Lin Tian grabbed another of Liang Dong''s fingers, and said, "Will you step back or not?" "Whimper, whimper" Liang Dong couldn''t speak, only whimpering while continuously nodding, signaling to Liang Sihai to nod and agree with Lin Tian. Liang Sihai was so infuriated he almost crushed his teeth, and he bellowed, "Drop your weapons and stay ten meters away from me." His subordinates were very obedient, and they did as he commanded. Lin Tian was very satisfied and then let go of Liang Dong''s finger. Liang Dong took a deep breath, feeling a sense of rebirth. He continued, "The second condition, slap yourself ten times and loudly shout, ''I am a bastard.''" "Lin Tian, don''t go too far," Liang Sihai growled, clenching his fists. He is the Fourth Elder of the Tianxia Alliance, not only in Yunhai but across all of Huaxia, he was a person of status, a Jianghu mob boss who greatly valued his own face. There''s even a common saying, ''Hit all you want, but spare the face.'' Now, Lin Tian was making Liang Sihai hit his own face and even call himself a bastard, which was an extreme insult, more agonizing than killing him. "You dare say I''m going too far?" Lin Tian angrily said, then slowly grabbed another of Liang Dong''s fingers. Liang Dong was terrified; he stared at Liang Sihai and again began to whimper, frantically nodding, signaling Liang Sihai to agree with him. "Unfilial son," Liang Sihai shouted in anger. His own son was making him smack his own face and call himself a bastard. The anger in Liang Sihai''s heart was immense! Lin Tian grinned, "I''ll count to three, and if you don''t do as I say, I think you know the consequences." "One." "Two." After all, it was his own flesh and blood, and blood is thicker than water. No matter how angry he was, he had to endure it. If Liang Dong got another finger broken, Liang Sihai, being a father, really couldn''t bear it. "I am a bastard!" "Smack!" "I am a bastard." "Smack!" , . In front of everyone, Liang Sihai fulfilled this feat, cursing himself as a bastard, slapping his own face! "Good, well done; Fourth Master is still Fourth Master, spirited," Fang Shaoxiong led the mockery. "Fourth Master is a bastard." "Bastard, bastard." Wang Ying led over a hundred people in laughter, staring at Liang Sihai, thoroughly enjoying the moment. "Are you satisfied now?" Liang Sihai angrily said, his face red from slapping, his eyes burning with fire, wishing he could devour Lin Tian raw. Lin Tian nodded his head, smiling cheekily, "Mhm, very satisfied, but next time remember to speak louder, the words ''I am a bastard'' need to be louder. Also, most importantly, you need to slap harder, you hit like a woman, it didn''t even hurt." His tone was innocent and seemingly harmless, even amusing Fang Shaoxiong, who, if unaware, might think Lin Tian was a good person. He continued, "The third condition, this one is much simpler than the second, no need to slap your face." Liang Sihai snorted coldly, not believing a word Lin Tian said. Lin Tian said, "Kneel on the ground, kowtow three times, and call me ''Daddy'' three times." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Shaoxiong was surprised when he heard this; Liang Sihai was not someone easy to provoke. Having already slapped himself and cursed himself, kneeling and calling someone else ''Daddy'' was beyond his limitshe would rather die than comply. He kindly reminded Lin Tian, "Big brother, this is going too far, he''d rather die than agree to this." Lin Tian replied, "I know, but here''s Liang Dong. Don''t worry, for his son, he will agree." Fang Shaoxiong nodded, apparently thinking Lin Tian made sense. Liang Sihai angrily said, "Lin Tian, asking me to call you ''Daddy'', can you really accept that?" "I can accept it, yeah, you can call me ''Grandpa,'' I can accept that too, but you''re too old to be my grandson, that wouldn''t make me happy," Lin Tian said while again grabbing Liang Dong''s fingers, looking from left to right, apparently searching for the best position to break them. Liang Sihai was unmoved and coldly shouted again, "Lin Tian, I am the Fourth Elder of the Tianxia Alliance, I have my pride. There are some things I would rather die than do." "I know, but I am holding your precious son here. If you don''t agree, I will break every one of his remaining nine fingers and then beat him to death. Think about it, is your pride or your son''s life more important? Think fast; I am not giving you much time," Lin Tian said, focusing on Liang Dong''s fingers. Chapter 562 - 534: Second Elder Zuo Yunfei "I know, but I have your precious son in my grasp," Lin Tian said, gripping Liang Dong''s fingers. "If you refuse, I''ll break all nine of his remaining fingers, and then beat him to death. Think carefully, what''s more important to you, your pride or your son''s life? Make up your mind quickly; I''m not giving you much time." "You...!" Liang Sihai was so angry that he was at a loss for words, unsure of what to do. "Elder, you can''t kneel, you''re an Elder of the Tianxia Alliance, so many brothers are looking up to you. If you kneel before a nobody like him, how will you lead them in the future?" One of his close followers said, mustering the courage to offer well-intentioned advice. "Shut up," Liang Sihai roared. He knew the stakes all too well to need someone else to tell him. He didn''t want to be at Lin Tian''s mercy, for that would mean he''d have to agree to whatever unreasonable demands Lin Tian made. He wanted to take the initiative into his own hands. He said to Lin Tian, "I am the fourth Elder of the Tianxia Alliance, with countless strong men under my command, and the entire Alliance to back me up. I know you''re formidable, you have your methods to avoid my pursuit, and you''re not afraid of me. But what about these brothers of yours, can they avoid my pursuit as well? And Tianyi Pharma, with headquarters right in Wu''an City, I could turn it to ruins overnight with my strength, that''s not impossible, right?" Lin Tian paused, surprised. What Liang Sihai said was true; he indeed had the capability to devastate Tianyi Pharma in one night. Seeing the effect of his words, Liang Sihai continued, "How about we both take a step back? Let my son go, and we''ll call it even with what''s happened before. How does that sound?" Lin Tian laughed, looking at Liang Sihai and thinking, does he take me for a child, that I would be so easily fooled? Liang Sihai was powerful enough to flatten Tianyi Pharma overnight, but Lin Tian had already deeply humiliated him and broken his son''s finger; a grudge had been formed. Even if Lin Tian were to let Liang Dong go now, could Liang Sihai keep the word he had just given? Lin Tian was the kind of person who didn''t look for trouble, but once trouble came, he wasn''t afraid of it. Having offended Liang Sihai, he would do everything possible to ensure the safety of Tianyi Pharma and his many brothers. He wouldn''t compromise with Liang Sihai out of fear. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He stood up and said coldly, "Are you threatening me with what you''ve just said?" Liang Sihai remained silent, conceding to Lin Tian''s interpretation. With a "crack," a sound that made Liang Sihai''s heart tremble, Lin Tian mercilessly broke another of Liang Dong''s fingers. "I don''t like being threatened. If you keep this attitude, I won''t mind going all out with you, even if it means a fight to the death. Your son will be the one to suffer!" "Lin Tian, if my son dies, do you believe I will make you, Tianyi Pharma, and your brothers pay with their lives for my son?" Liang Sihai said furiously. "I''ve told you, I don''t like being threatened. Apologize to me." Lin Tian said angrily, pulling out a switchblade and stabbing it hard into Liang Dong''s back. Slowly applying force, the blade began to move downward. Just three more centimeters and the blade would pierce through his heart, killing Liang Dong. Liang Dong''s face was contorted with pain. Liang Sihai, watching the blade edge closer to his son''s heart, shouted, "I''m sorry, I was wrong." Lin Tian nodded, pulled out the switchblade, and blood sprayed over his face. Liang Dong could no longer support his body and crashed heavily to the ground, his face twisted in agony. "Dong''er, Dong''er, are you okay, are you okay?" Liang Sihai asked frantically. Liang Dong moved his head, a sign that he was still alive. Lin Tian took out the switchblade again, the tip pressed against the back of Liang Dong''s heart. "He''s lucky to be alive this time, but with one more stab, he might not be so fortunate." "I''ll count to three. Kneel and call me ''Dad'', or else your son''s life will be left to fate." Lin Tian pressed slightly harder, and the tip began to cut into Liang Dong''s skin, moving downward bit by bit. "Wait!" Liang Sihai shouted, haltingly. He had seen the ruthless side of Lin Tian; he had only one son, and at over fifty, he couldn''t have another. He couldn''t afford to cut off his own lineage! With a thud, Liang Sihai knelt on the ground and uttered two words. "Daddy!" After those two words, Liang Sihai seemed deflated, as if he had aged ten years in an instant. "Elder, this can''t be, Elder!" someone nearby cautioned softly. Ignoring them, Liang Sihai continued. "Daddy." "Daddy." Then he stood up, his eyes bloodshot, imploring Lin Tian, "Now you will let Dong''er go, right?" In all honesty, Liang Sihai looked pitiable, but Lin Tian had not a shred of compassion. Had he not had the prowess he did, he would have been the one on the ground calling someone else ''Dad''. If it were the other way around, would Liang Dong and Liang Sihai have let Lin Tian off? No, Lin Tian couldn''t have let Liang Dong off just like that; the three conditions he had just presented were merely to toy with Liang Sihai. Even if Liang Sihai complied, Liang Dong was still destined to die. Lin Tian chuckled and said, "Old man, you actually took my words seriously? How ridiculous is that!" Liang Sihai''s vigor seemed to be instantly provoked as he bellowed, "Lin Tian, what more do you want?" "What I want is to kill your son." After saying this, Lin Tian grabbed Liang Dong with one hand, lifted him above his head, and would only need to exert a slight force to snap Liang Dong''s neck. Just as Liang Sihai was helplessly stamping his foot in urgency, a deep voice rang out. "Stop!" Suddenly, a bald man, accompanied by more than two hundred masters, marched over in unison. Lin Tian looked back, shockedthe group of more than two hundred included six experts at the Solidified Mirror stage and over thirty half-step to Solidified Mirror masters. This bald man''s power surpassed Liang Sihai''s by no small margin. "Second Master." Liang Sihai''s subordinates, seeing the bald man approaching, uniformly greeted him as Second Master, their faces showing reverence. This bald man was none other than the Second Elder of the Tianxia Alliance, Zuo Yunfei. "Second Brother," Liang Sihai called out weakly; after all, this was not a matter he could take pride in. Zuo Yunfei pointed at Liang Sihai, his voice carrying a tinge of disappointed chastisement, "Fourth Brother, you are generally a good person; the fatal flaw is that you care too much." "Second Brother, but that''s my son, and he''s the only scion of our Liang Family!" Zuo Yunfei patted Liang Sihai on the shoulder and admonished, "It''s precisely because Dong''er is the sole heir of your family that you allow others to manipulate you. You do whatever they ask, but what''s the result? You''ve lost face, and Dong''er''s life is still in someone else''s hands." "Second Brother, then...!" Liang Sihai hesitated, unsure of what to do. Zuo Yunfei thumped his chest, assuring close to his ear, "Don''t worry, leave it to Second Brother, and I''ll surely rescue your Dong''er." Liang Sihai appeared convinced by Zuo Yunfei''s word and obediently stepped aside, leaving the matter entirely in Zuo Yunfei''s hands. Zuo Yunfei addressed Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, put Liang Dong down. When I wasn''t here, you dared to kill Liang Dong, but now that I''m here, do you still dare?" After speaking, he gestured toward the powerhouses behind himsix Solidified Mirror experts and about thirty half-step to Solidified Mirror masters. It would only take a snap of a finger to eliminate Lin Tian. Lin Tian was also stunned now; everything had been under his control, but suddenly Zuo Yunfei appeared, and he no longer knew what to do. With no choice left, he reluctantly put down Liang Dong and decided to play it by ear. Zuo Yunfei got straight to the point, "Lin Tian, now that I''m here, the tables have turned. I''m giving you a clear choicelet go of Liang Dong, and I''ll spare these hundred or so brothers of yours, but you, you must die." Lin Tian remained silent for a long while because he realized he couldn''t break through by force, and if he insisted on killing Liang Dong, it would bring Fang Shaoxiong, Wang Ying, and their companions into peril as well. Zuo Yunfei continued, "If you really want to kill Liang Dong, I don''t mind slaughtering these men of yours. One life in exchange for more than a hundred liveswe wouldn''t be at a loss." Zuo Yunfei''s strategy was a hundred times more cunning than Liang Sihai''s. With just a few words, he had Lin Tian sweating profusely. Lin Tian was now full of regret, wondering why he had to tease Liang Sihai earlier. If he had just killed Liang Dong and fled at once, wouldn''t he have avoided this dire situation? He had underestimated the enemy! This was a dead end. Lin Tian saw no chance for revival; now he merely hoped that Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying could leave this place safely. Zuo Yunfei seemed in a hurry and didn''t give Lin Tian much time to think. He pressed on, "This time, it''s my turn to count to three. If you don''t release Liang Dong, both he and you and your brothers will die." "Everyone, get ready. Three seconds from now, it''s kill without mercy." After Zuo Yunfei finished speaking, his followers drew their blades and swords, their superpowers bursting wildly. The entire sky filled with the aura of slaughter, ready to obliterate Lin Tian and his companions at Zuo Yunfei''s command. Liang Sihai nodded in satisfaction from the sideline. Zuo Yunfei, with just a few words, had seized the initiative. It''s no wonder he was the esteemed Second Master of the Tianxia Alliancetruly formidable. However, amidst his joy, there was also a trace of concern. What if Lin Tian didn''t comply and decided to die together with Liang Dong? If Liang Dong truly died, even if Lin Tian, Fang Shaoxiong, and Wang Ying all perished, it would be of no use! He clenched his fists, focusing intently on the unfolding situation, his heartbeat now racing over a hundred beats per minute. These three seconds were about to decide Liang Dong''s fate and whether the Liang Family lineage would continue. Zuo Yunfei began to count. "Three." "Two." At that moment, the powerhouses under Zuo Yunfei''s command uniformly stepped forward, blades unsheathed, superpowers unleashed, all poised to reduce Lin Tian and his people to dust at Zuo Yunfei''s single command. "One!" Chapter 563 - 535: Sixteen Flying Daggers ``` At that moment, the powerful warriors under Zuo Yunfei took a unified step forward, drew their swords and daggers, and unleashed their superpowers. With a single command from Zuo Yunfei, Lin Tian and his companions would instantly be blown to smithereens. "One!" Zuo Yunfei bellowed, and his strong followers were ready to strike. Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying had already prepared to fight to the death. Their chariots were activated, and their divine guns loaded. "Wait." Lin Tian called out to halt them. Zuo Yunfei raised his hand and made a stopping gesture. "Lin Tian, have you thought it through? To exchange Liang Dong''s life for the lives of your brothers?" Lin Tian once again clenched Liang Dong''s throat, lifting him up, "Clear a path, let my brothers go, and afterwards, I will release Liang Dong." "Big Brother, we won''t leave you behind, if we''re going to fight, we''ll do it together; if we must die, we''ll die together," Fang Shaoxiong roared. Once they left, leaving Lin Tian behind, his death was certain. "Exactly, Big Brother, we won''t abandon you," Wang Ying also echoed on the side. Lin Tian said, "Shaoxiong, take them and go. You know our situation very well. You''re not afraid to die, but can you bear to let the brothers die with me? Especially Wang Ying, he''s only sixteen years old!" "Big Brother, I''m not afraid. I am a warrior, and to die in battle is my honor," Wang Ying said. Fang Shaoxiong was more mature than Wang Ying. After thinking for a moment and looking at the brothers behind him, he said sorrowfully to Lin Tian, "Big Brother, please take good care of yourself." He knew he couldn''t act rashly or treat the lives of more than a hundred brothers as a joke. With Fang Shaoxiong''s agreement, Lin Tian finally felt relieved. He tightened his grip on Liang Dong''s throat, threateningly saying, "Make way." Now, Liang Dong''s face was turning a suffocating red, verging on purple, and he was gasping for air, close to death. "Make way, make way now!" Liang Sihai shouted from the side, afraid any delay would result in Liang Dong''s death at the hands of Lin Tian. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The assassins quickly dispersed to both sides, ready to clear a path for Fang Shaoxiong and the others. "Wait!" Zuo Yunfei ordered a stop, and the assassins quickly regrouped, blocking the path they had just cleared. "What are you doing? Not clearing a path for my brothers, do you want him to die?" Lin Tian increased his grip even more. Liang Dong was almost out of breath, nearly at death''s door. Liang Sihai was anxious and wanted to plead with Lin Tian, but Zuo Yunfei stopped him, "Lin Tian, I advise you to be careful. If you kill Liang Dong, none of you will be able to leave." He had calculated that Lin Tian would not dare to kill Liang Dong in order to save the lives of his companions behind him. Therefore, no matter how deadly Lin Tian''s actions were, Zuo Yunfei was not afraid. He believed that Lin Tian would leave Liang Dong with a gasp of breath. This logic was simple and easy to understand. Liang Sihai understood it too, but blinded by familial love, he was constantly being manipulated by Lin Tian. Lin Tian slightly loosened his grip to allow Liang Dong to catch a breath; he truly dared not kill Liang Dong now. Zuo Yunfei continued, "First release Liang Dong, then I will let your brothers go. Otherwise, what if, after your brothers leave, you and Dong''er both end up dead?" Lin Tian said, "You first let my brothers go, and then I will release Liang Dong. Otherwise, after I release Liang Dong, what if you renege on your agreement?" "Lin Tian, you must understand, given your current situation, you do not have the right to bargain with me," Zuo Yunfei said. Zuo Yunfei turned and gave a deadly order to his subordinates, "Give him one minute to consider. After one minute, if he hasn''t released Liang Dong, show no mercy. That includes Liang Dong as well." After speaking, he walked to the side, leaving Lin Tian with no opportunity to negotiate. Lin Tian let out a long sigh, thinking that this was the end. He had completely fallen into Zuo Yunfei''s hands now. He found himself in an impasse with no room for negotiation. There were only two paths left for him. The first was to kill Liang Dong and then fight to the death with everyone, exhausting their last drop of blood. ``` If he did that, letting his brothers die just like that, he would feel guilty in his heart. The second path was to choose to trust Zuo Yunfei, but could Zuo Yunfei be trusted? From another perspective, if the son of Fang Shaoxiong had been tortured by the enemy to the brink of death, could Lin Tian let the enemy go? What should he do, what should he do? No matter which path he chose, it would be to his disadvantage. When one starts to ponder, time always seems insufficient. Lin Tian hadn''t made a decision yet and a minute had passed; the men under Zuo Yunfei charged at them. "No, no, don''t." Liang Sihai almost frantically tried to stop them, but Zuo Yunfei''s men didn''t listen to him at all. Lin Tian suddenly had a feeling that Zuo Yunfei didn''t care about Liang Dong''s life at all. The way he repeatedly asked Lin Tian to release Liang Dong seemed to be just for show. "Damn it, let''s fight." Lin Tian roared, and with force, he directly snapped Liang Dong''s neck. Watching Liang Dong die before his eyes, Liang Sihai went nearly mad. He didn''t consider Zuo Yunfei''s ulterior motives and directly ordered his men to kill Lin Tian at all costs. The dense crowd of more than three hundred people rushed over, most of them experts. It was simply impossible for Lin Tian and his group to escape. He glanced at Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying, his eyes filled with guilt. Then, the three men nodded at each other and shouted in unison. "Kill!" They were brothers, sharing life and death, honor and disgrace together! It didn''t matter who dragged who down. Facing the enemy, they would fight to the death together, not seeking to be born on the same day, but willing to die on the same day. That is what it means to be brothers. Already resigned to a grim fate, Lin Tian and the others were ready to die, but just as they clashed with the enemy, something unexpected happened. "Stop!" A delicate shout rang out, and Lin Tian felt an immense killing intent. Cold sweat broke out on his back. He quickly turned his head and before he could react, sixteen half-foot-long Flying Daggers whooshed over his head, skimming his scalp. He felt the chill of the flying daggers as they grazed his skin, causing goosebumps all over his body. He felt the breath of death. Fortunately, the person who released the Flying Daggers didn''t aim to kill Lin Tian but to stop the attack of Zuo Yunfei''s men on Lin Tian! "Bang, bang, bang...!" The sixteen Flying Daggers landed directly one meter in front of Lin Tian. Two of Zuo Yunfei''s subordinates who had reached the Condensed Mirror stage were frightened and retreated, looking down at the Flying Daggers at their feet with a palpitation. The rest were the same; these sixteen Flying Daggers stunned everyone present. You should know, among Zuo Yunfei''s men, there were six experts who had reached the Condensed Mirror stage, and even more, over thirty who were at the Half-Step Condensed Mirror stage. Just sixteen Flying Daggers had been enough to shake them, showing the heaven-defying strength of the person behind the daggers. "Could it be a Half-Step Fusion Realm powerhouse!" Lin Tian inwardly sighed. Above the Condensed Mirror was the Fusion Realm, and the power of a Fusion Realm master was simply overwhelming. However, so far, Lin Tian had only seen two Fusion Realm masters, one was the Dragon Emperor, and the other was a mysterious and powerful "Hell" being, who called the Dragon Emperor his brother. Chapter 564 - 536 Fairy Zixia ``` "Could it be a powerhouse from the Half-Step Fusion Realm!" Lin Tian sighed inwardly, above the Condensing Mirror was the Fusion Realm, the strength of a Fusion Realm powerhouse was truly overwhelming, like an unstoppable force. However, so far, Lin Tian had only seen two Fusion Realm powerhouses, one was the Dragon Emperor, and the other was a mysterious figure from "Hell" who called each other brothers with the Dragon Emperor. If that was really a Fusion Realm powerhouse, then it was even more troublesome. The Fusion Realm powerhouse must be someone from the Zixia Club, and Lin Tian couldn''t even handle a single move in front of a Fusion Realm master, let alone manipulate them. But from the looks of it, the Fusion Realm powerhouse didn''t seem to want to kill Lin Tian. If they really wanted Lin Tian dead, he would have been a dead man by now. Lin Tian looked at the sixteen Flying Daggers beneath his feet, which separated him and the subordinates of Zuo Yunfei. It seemed that the Fusion Realm powerhouse didn''t want them to fight each other! Why was that? Could it be that they were not on the same side? Lin Tian couldn''t figure out what the Fusion Realm powerhouse behind him really wanted. Just then, a woman''s scent reached his nose, a fragrance so fresh, it was that of a virgin. He turned around and saw an astonishingly beautiful woman. The woman was dressed in a plain long dress, her waist slender enough to grasp, her skin so delicate it seemed to break upon a touch, her almond-shaped eyes brimming with expression, and her lips like a pair of cherries, beauty enough to topple empires. Moreover, she was holding a rectangular Iron Box with sixteen holes shaped just like the Flying Daggers. Now Lin Tian finally understood that the one who shot the Flying Daggers was not any Fusion Realm powerhouse. The daggers came from the Iron Box in the hands of the beauty. The inside of the Iron Box was probably similar to that of a crossbow, but its power was more than five times greater. A Condensing Mirror powerhouse could be instantly killed by it. Never before had Lin Tian seen such a powerful weapon. It seemed that the Iron Box was devised by this beauty herself. Inexplicably, Lin Tian felt a sense of reverence towards the woman. To devise such a powerful weapon, she was no ordinary person. The beautiful woman walked to the middle of Lin Tian and Zuo Yunfei and stopped, the three forming a triangle. "Fairy Zixia," the subordinates of Zuo Yunfei simultaneously called out with great respect. Fairy Zixia? Such a fairy-like name, it reminded Lin Tian of Stephen Chow''s movies. Fairy Zixia: She had no surname of her own, was an orphan, and was later picked up by the Alliance Hierarch of the Tianxia Alliance and adopted as his foster daughter. He named her Zixia because she was beautiful and the foster daughter of the Alliance Hierarch. Hence, outsiders addressed her as Fairy Zixia, a term of respect and admiration. Fairy Zixia spoke indifferently, "Second Brother, Fourth Brother!" Liang Sihai ignored Fairy Zixia. His eyes were locked onto Lin Tian with intense hatred; Liang Dong had been killed by Lin Tian, and now he wanted nothing more than to cut Lin Tian into a thousand pieces. Zuo Yunfei said, "Zixia, Lin Tian killed Liang Dong. We want to kill him, but you''re stopping us. What does this mean?" ``` Fairy Zixia said, "I am the owner of the Zixia Club, and here, whether someone is to be killed or spared must pass through my consent." Liang Sihai bellowed, "Zixia, what do you mean by those words? When the Alliance Hierarch entrusted the Zixia Club to both you and me, I too became a master of the Zixia Club. Now that my son has been killed, can''t I kill a few people in retaliation? By saying this, aren''t you going too far?" Fairy Zixia replied, "My father named this club the Zixia Club to make it clear to everyone that I am the sole master of the Zixia Club. As for you, at best, you are but the second-in-command." Clenching his fists, Liang Sihai said, "Zixia, you think too highly of yourself. When I was conquering the world with the Alliance Hierarch, you were still a babe at the breast. By seniority, you should be calling me ''Uncle Four''. Is this how you should speak to me, with such disrespect?" Fairy Zixia said, "I naturally respect those who are wholeheartedly devoted to the Tianxia Alliance, like Elder Three. But for those with ulterior motives, why should I show respect?" Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Liang Sihai couldn''t take it anymore and wanted to strike, to have a fight with Fairy Zixia, but was stopped by Zuo Yunfei. Lin Tian watched on with wide eyes. So the relationships were this complicated. It seemed this was an internal struggle within the Tianxia Alliance. On the surface, Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai appeared to be allies, united against Fairy Zixia, but in reality, Zuo Yunfei had his own calculations to make. Zuo Yunfei said, "Zixia, when the Alliance Hierarch left the Zixia Club in your hands, you naturally became its owner. But in recent years, since the health of the Alliance Hierarch has declined and you are a woman, your Fourth Brother, as an elder of the Tianxia Alliance, has taken on some of the burden for you, which is for your own good." "For my good, huh! Since my father has been unwell in recent years, you all have been expanding your influence behind the scenes, coveting his position. Aren''t you afraid of divine retribution?" Fairy Zixia retorted coldly. Zuo Yunfei, a bit embarrassed, said, "Zixia, that''s an overstatement. If we expand our influence, it''s also for the Tianxia Alliance. The position of the Alliance Hierarch will always belong to your father, and we too hope he will recover soon. Last month, I even sent him a Thousand-Year Ginseng. A Thousand-Year Ginseng is a miraculous treasure that can bring the dead back to life. If I had my sights on the Alliance Hierarch''s position, why would I send a Thousand-Year Ginseng?" "Best not to harbor such thoughts. If you do, my father will make sure you die a miserable death." Afterward, Fairy Zixia said to several of her followers, "Take this Lin Tian and his accomplices away. I will deal with them personally." Over two hundred people emerged to apprehend Lin Tian and his group. Fang Shaoxiong wanted to resist but was stopped by Lin Tian. Lin Tian saw that Fairy Zixia and Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai were at odds. Since he couldn''t escape anyway, he realized that falling into the hands of Fairy Zixia was better than into those of Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai. "Hold on," Liang Sihai interjected, "Zixia, you can''t personally deal with them. How would you handle it? They killed my son, murdered my brother Leizi, and insulted me. To put it lightly, we have a blood feud. To put it gravely, they are insulting the Tianxia Alliance. They knew full well the Zixia Club belongs to the Tianxia Alliance and still dared to smash it up. That''s an infringement on the Tianxia Alliance''s dignity. You need not deal with them. Leave it to me, to kill them right here, right now." With a sidelong glance at Liang Sihai, Fairy Zixia said fiercely, "The Zixia Club belongs to me, Fairy Zixia. Their fate will be decided by me. There''s no need for you to instruct me." Stepping forward to defend Liang Sihai, Zuo Yunfei said, "Zixia, you''re going a bit too far with this. No matter what, your Fourth Brother is a senior member of the Tianxia Alliance. For the sake of an outsider, you treat the Fourth Brother like this, so now I must stand up and see justice done." After he finished speaking, his men all stepped forward simultaneously, drawing their swords, filled with an aura of murderous intent, as if ready to use force to settle the matter. Chapter 565 - 537 Alliance Hierarch Marquis Ouyang Zuo Yunfei had finished speaking when his men took a step forward in unison, unsheathing their swords, their killing intent boiling high as if they were ready to resolve everything with force. Fairy Zixia''s subordinates did not show weakness either, they let go of Lin Tian and the others, drew their weapons, and aimed them at Zuo Yunfei and his men. Looking at the situation, it seemed the two sides were about to battle it out. Lin Tian and his crew also possessed considerable strength. Lin Tian exchanged glances with Fang Shaoxiong and stood beside Fairy Zixia, aiming their weapons at Zuo Yunfei. He then playfully said to Fairy Zixia, "Fairy, I''ll help you. If it really comes to a fight, I''ll go first!" Fairy Zixia looked at Lin Tian, somewhat surprised, but didn''t say much. Of course, she didn''t show any gratitude either. "Humph, Zixia, you dare to collaborate with Lin Tian, who is the mortal enemy of our Tianxia Alliance. Even if the Alliance Hierarch protects you, you can''t justify your actions!" Liang Sihai angrily remarked from the side. "I''ve said it before, I''m the host here. How Lin Tian is dealt with is my decision, not yours to intervene," Fairy Zixia retorted angrily. "Zixia, you''ve gone too far. To deal with me, you even stand with Lin Tian. As the second Elder of the Tianxia Alliance, I must remind you of our rules," Zuo Yunfei said. "Who are you to lecture me?" "The Alliance Hierarch is ailing, the Great Elder is dead. As the second Elder, that is my qualification." The argument between the three grew more and more intense, and it looked as though they were about to come to blows. Zuo Yunfei''s subordinates stepped forward again, while Fairy Zixia gestured with her fingers, and ten female warriors each brought out an Iron Box, aiming at Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai. Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai shuddered all over, each pulling a sizeable fellow in front to shield themselves. Confidently, Fairy Zixia said, "Second Elder, Fourth Elder, my subordinates might not match yours in strength, but the Life-Claiming Knife I''ve developed is not for mere show. It can kill." Just then, a flock of sparrows flew by. Fairy Zixia took out an iron box, aimed at the sparrows. "Behead." Upon Fairy Zixia''s light command, a Flying Dagger shot through the air, chopping off a sparrow''s head cleanly. "Ah, what a female hero!" Lin Tian silently marveled, shooting a knife that hit a sparrow flying in the sky, almost comparable to Wang Ying''s sharpshooting. Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai were somewhat horrified as well. They had heard of Fairy Zixia''s obsession with Flying Daggers and Mechanical Techniques, but they hadn''t expected her Flying Dagger to be so formidable. In the shock, Zuo Yunfei silently retreated and then clapped his hands. "Swish, swish, swish...!" From outside the Zixia Club, over a hundred Assassins rapidly charged in, all armed with crossbows. More than a hundred men came in front of Zuo Yunfei, all kneeling, with their Crossbow Arrows strung, aimed directly at Fairy Zixia. Two Assassins with shields fiercely protected Zuo Yunfei, Fairy Zixia''s Flying Daggers were formidable, but they couldn''t possibly penetrate the shields to harm Zuo Yunfei. Zuo Yunfei sarcastically said, "Zixia, I admit you are formidable, but I, your Second Elder, have been in Jianghu for many years, and am not here for nothing. You have your Flying Daggers, I have my Crossbow Arrows. With these over a hundred men, even by sheer numbers, I can defeat you." The situation suddenly changed, Fairy Zixia''s strength lay in her Flying Daggers, but now they were completely suppressed by Zuo Yunfei''s Crossbow Arrows, leaving her in a tight spot. "Second Elder, I didn''t expect you to go to such lengths to deal with me." "Zixia, enough of the nonsense. I''ve been lenient with my words out of respect for you being the daughter of the Alliance Hierarch, but don''t push it too far. Hand over Lin Tian, or else I''ll have to get physical. It''s not good if it gets bloody," Zuo Yunfei threatened. Furious, Fairy Zixia''s face flushed as she shouted, "I won''t hand over Lin Tian. If you can, just try to take him. I, Fairy Zixia, have never been afraid of anyone." Fairy Zixia cocked the Life-Claiming Knife, Zuo Yunfei strung the Crossbow Arrows, both sides ready with their weapons drawn, the atmosphere heavily charged with anger. Lin Tian stood with Fairy Zixia, their combined strength not to be underestimated. If it really came to blows, as long as Fairy Zixia could hold off Zuo Yunfei''s six mirror glazing fighters, Lin Tian was confident he could ensure Zuo Yunfei would gain no advantage. In fact, the issue was between Lin Tian and Liang Sihai, not much to do with Fairy Zixia and Zuo Yunfei. But now, Lin Tian and Liang Sihai had been set aside, the conflict escalated, turning into an internal struggle within the Tianxia Alliance. Lin Tian hadn''t offended Zuo Yunfei, and had absolutely no relationship with Fairy Zixia. One was desperately trying to kill Lin Tian, the other desperately trying to protect him. Their intense dispute was really about power. With the ailing Alliance Hierarch and the death of the Great Elder, Zuo Yunfei aimed to replace the Alliance Hierarch to lead the Tianxia Alliance. Once Zuo Yunfei took charge of the Tianxia Alliance, his first act would definitely be to kill the old Alliance Hierarch. Fairy Zixia, as the adopted daughter of the Alliance Hierarch, couldn''t bear to watch the Alliance Hierarch meet an untimely death, so she did everything possible to gather forces and stop Zuo Yunfei. Zuo Yunfei had already planned everything, starting with eliminating Fairy Zixia''s power, then gradually ascending to the position of Alliance Hierarch. Today''s incident with Lin Tian was merely a pretext for Zuo Yunfei to eliminate Fairy Zixia. Even without Lin Tian today, Zuo Yunfei would have found some excuse to attack Fairy Zixia. The great battle today was inevitable, so even though Lin Tian had smashed Fairy Zixia''s Zixia Club, she didn''t hold it against him because at this moment, Fairy Zixia needed to think of the bigger picture. By setting aside Lin Tian''s fault and pulling him to her side to confront Zuo Yunfei together was the best strategy. The two sides faced each other, with Zuo Yunfei making the first move. He had already laid ambush on both sides to assassinate Fairy Zixia. "Shoo shoo!" Two crossbow arrows shot from left and right, arriving in front of Fairy Zixia in the blink of an eye. All attention was on the front, and no one expected Zuo Yunfei to strike from both directions. "Fairy Zixia, be careful," Lin Tian warned. Fairy Zixia was utterly startled, breaking into a cold sweat. Her feet couldn''t move in time, and tilting her neck backward to dodge the left-coming crossbow arrow, but the right-coming crossbow arrow aimed directly at her temple. There was no evasion; this arrow had already reached close to Fairy Zixia, enough to claim her life. Lin Tian thought it was over. If Fairy Zixia died, he would not end up well either. Zuo Yunfei, on the other hand, sneered. He had been scheming for over a year for this moment. He seemed to have already foreseen Fairy Zixia''s death and the moment he ascended to the position of Alliance Hierarch, commanding the Tianxia Alliance. Before Zuo Yunfei''s daydream was complete, a sudden change occurred. A Flying Dagger, swift as lightning, flew over and knocked the crossbow arrow off its path mere centimeters from Fairy Zixia. Fairy Zixia smiled, her face as charming as a blooming peach, utterly intoxicating. Everyone else was astonished, especially Zuo Yunfei. He had been scheming for so long, so close to success, only to have it ruined by a single Flying Dagger. "Damn it, who, come out," Zuo Yunfei roared, his crossbowmen quickly searching for the target to kill on sight. "It''s me, the second one," a robust voice replied. Hearing this voice, Fairy Zixia smiled, while Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai were stunned. "Dad, how did you get out? Weren''t you told to stay inside and recover?" Fairy Zixia made her way through the crowd and helped a middle-aged man walk out. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Alliance Alliance Alliance... Alliance Hierarch!" Zuo Yunfei stared at the middle-aged man, trembling, his face filled with disbelief as he mumbled. "The weather is not good today, it''s too stuffy inside, so I came out for some air. Luckily the weather is bad, otherwise, I wouldn''t have been able to see you again," the Alliance Hierarch said. He then glanced at Zuo Yunfei, and as their eyes met, Zuo Yunfei was so frightened that he started shivering as cold sweat poured out. This man was Marquis Ouyang, the Alliance Hierarch of the Tianxia Alliance. With eyebrows sharp as swords and an imposing presence, merely standing there made him seem like a grand Buddha, commanding a suffocating aura, a kind of divine reverence. Even Lin Tian could see that Marquis Ouyang''s complexion was pale, and his breathing uneven, signs of a severe hidden ailment. "Alliance Hierarch!" The assassins withdrew their weapons, the crossbow arrows, all bowing their heads respectfully. Then, as if nothing had happened, Zuo Yunfei tried to change the subject and asked, "Alliance Hierarch, weren''t you recovering in Hainan? How did you find the time to come to the Zixia Club?" Marquis Ouyang said, "I came back yesterday, I missed my daughter." After he spoke, he tenderly caressed Fairy Zixia''s hand, filled with fatherly love. At this moment, he didn''t seem like the leader of Huaxia''s second-largest faction but rather like a kind old father. Then, Marquis Ouyang asked, "Second one, what was that just now? Who would dare make a move on Fairy Zixia? Surely this wasn''t your idea!" Zuo Yunfei looked embarrassed and quickly made excuses, "No, of course not, how could I possibly order an attack on Fairy Zixia? It must be someone with an ulterior motive trying to frame me. Alliance Hierarch, I will definitely explain this matter to you." After speaking, he immediately instructed two of his strong subordinates, ordering, "You two, go and see who is behind this attack, kill them on sight, and bring back the bodies." The two strong men dashed out, one to the left and one to the right, and soon after, two screams were heard. They each returned carrying a body. One of the strong men lied, "Alliance Hierarch, sir, Fairy Zixia, those two confessed that the people from the Blazing Fire Guild instructed them to do this. A few days ago, our Tianxia Alliance had some conflicts with the Blazing Fire Guild. They sent people for revenge." Upon hearing this, Fairy Zixia scoffed coldly, thinking to herself, you really can make up a story! No one believed it, but nobody spoke out, quietly observing Marquis Ouyang''s expression. Marquis Ouyang said, "The Blazing Fire Guild, a faction with not even five hundred members, dares to oppose our Tianxia Alliance? Second one, take some men and wipe out the Blazing Fire Guild tomorrow. Anyone who dares touch my daughter, I will make sure they do not have an easy death." Chapter 566 - 538 Alliance Hierarch Invites to Dinner Marquis Ouyang said, "The Fierce Fire Gang, a mere faction of less than five hundred people, dares to oppose our Tianxia Alliance. Tomorrow, you take someone and wipe out the Fierce Fire Gang. Anyone who dares to harm my daughter, I want them dead without a peaceful end." Marquis Ouyang''s words clearly had a double meaning. Everyone was well aware of the recent events. It was Zuo Yunfei who wanted to kill Fairy Zixia. While Marquis Ouyang openly spoke of wiping out the Fierce Fire Gang, in reality, he was warning Zuo Yunfei not to act rashly. Zuo Yunfei''s cold sweat streamed down; his heart nearly stopped in fright. He feigned composure and hurriedly responded with a forced smile, "Yes, Alliance Hierarch, tomorrow, no, today I will definitely wipe out the Fierce Fire Gang completely." "Alright, that''s settled. You all may leave. I need to catch up with my daughter," said Marquis Ouyang. "Yes." The crowd responded in unison and slowly withdrew. As for Liang Sihai, he had intended to kill Lin Tian, but now he didn''t dare mention it in front of Marquis Ouyang and could only leave indignantly, carrying Liang Dong''s body. But they had only taken a few steps when Marquis Ouyang suddenly exerted his power. Kick the grass to frighten the snake. With a stomp, an infinite mighty force burst from his feet, his soles fiercely slamming against the ground. A thunderous rumble filled the sky, and the entire earth trembled. With a "crack" sound. Under Marquis Ouyang''s tremendous force, the ground tore open a fissure that continued to spread, growing larger until it finally extended to right beneath Zuo Yunfei''s feet. Frightened, Zuo Yunfei screamed out loud and hurriedly moved far away from the fissure, his eyes fixated on it as if he were staring at the messengers of death from Hell itself. A mere fissure wouldn''t scare an ordinary person, much less Zuo Yunfei. What he feared was not the fissure, but Marquis Ouyang''s strength. Marquis Ouyang''s feet caused the earth to crack, the fissure spreading over ten metersthis power could truly be described as overwhelming. In recent years, he had suffered a severe injury and rarely appeared, never revealing his strength. There had been rumors that Marquis Ouyang was dying, that he had reached the end of his strength and that his formidable power was nearly depleted. It was precisely because Zuo Yunfei believed these rumors that he dared to foster his own faction stealthily, make a move against Fairy Zixia, and covet the position of Alliance Hierarch. But to his complete surprise, the rumors were all damn lies. Marquis Ouyang''s recent display of strength was comparable to his capabilities at his peak. If Zuo Yunfei had known this earlier, even with a hundred times the courage, he wouldn''t have dared to covet the position of Alliance Hierarch! "Sigh"! He let out a long sigh, his legs going weak, almost falling to his knees. Seeing Zuo Yunfei''s reaction, Marquis Ouyang was very pleased; his purpose in stomping his foot was precisely to frighten Zuo Yunfei. He wanted to tell Zuo Yunfei that he was still very strong and to warn him to stay in line. He began to speak, "Second, I must tell you to always be cautious and measure your strength appropriately, just like this fissure in front of you. If you make one wrong step, you will face total annihilation. Do you understand my words?" "Understood, understood, I will certainly remember the words of the Alliance Hierarch. Thank you for your teachings," Zuo Yunfei quickly replied. Subsequently, Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai left like rats, looking disheveled. As soon as they had all left, the previously stern-faced Marquis Ouyang suddenly turned deathly pale, as pale as a sheet of paper. "Puh!" The next moment, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, unable to stand, and sat down on the ground with a thump. "Dad." "Alliance Hierarch." A group of people quickly gathered around, and Fairy Zixia supported Marquis Ouyang, stomping her feet anxiously. Lin Tian quickly took out a bottle of healing potion and handed it to Fairy Zixia, saying, "Try this!" "What is this?" Fairy Zixia shouted, apparently not trusting Lin Tian at all, and having no fondness for him either. Marquis Ouyang reluctantly took the healing potion and said, "Daughter, don''t be unreasonable. Lin Tian is the founder of Tianyi Pharma. Have you forgotten what Tianyi Pharma does?" After he finished speaking, he drank the healing potion in one gulp. With that statement from Marquis Ouyang, Lin Tian began to develop a liking for him, feeling that as the Alliance Hierarch, Marquis Ouyang wasn''t as fierce or intimidating as he had imagined. After drinking the healing potion, Marquis Ouyang''s condition visibly improved a lot. Soon, he could stand by himself without Fairy Zixia''s support. Lin Tian excitedly said, "Alliance Hierarch, the healing potion we developed has the effect of bringing people back to life. After you drank it, you will definitely get better." "Making bold claims." Fairy Zixia disdainfully said at the side, "My father has drunk your healing potion, but it could only alleviate the condition and could not cure the hidden disease inside my father''s body. It''s not as miraculous as you claim, and certainly not capable of bringing people back from death." It was the first time someone had questioned Lin Tian''s healing potion. Scratching his head, he said, "How can that be? I know my own healing potion very well, as long as a person is not dead, drinking one bottle should work." Marquis Ouyang then said, "Lin Tian, your healing potion is very effective, but it only works on ordinary people. For someone with my strength, your potion indeed does not have much effect on me. This is not your fault; if there''s anyone to blame, it would be my own scanty blessings and shallow fate." "Dad, what are you talking about? You will surely live to a ripe old age. You still need to spoil my grandchildren," said Fairy Zixia, her eyes slightly moistenedclearly, Marquis Ouyang''s illness was severe, and he did not have much time left. Lin Tian looked astounded, as he had just learned this information; evidently, the healing potion did not have much effect on someone as powerful as Marquis Ouyang. The higher the strength, the lesser the effect! Out of politeness, Lin Tian thanked Marquis Ouyang and Fairy Zixia, "Thank you, Alliance Hierarch, Fairy Zixia, for the life-saving grace. If it hadn''t been for your intervention, my brothers and I would have turned into corpses by now." "Cough, cough, cough...!" Marquis Ouyang was about to speak when he suddenly started coughing violently. Fairy Zixia immediately patted Marquis Ouyang''s back, helping him catch his breath. Then, Marquis Ouyang said, "I had some things to discuss with you today, but my body really doesn''t permit it. Tomorrow morning at nine, come here again, I need to discuss some matters with you." "Yes, Alliance Hierarch, I''ll definitely come on time. Please go back and rest now, your health is what matters most." After speaking, Lin Tian took out five more bottles of healing potion from the ''Taotie System'' and handed them to Fairy Zixia, who initially hesitated but eventually accepted them. Even though the healing potion could not cure Marquis Ouyang''s underlying disease, it could at least alleviate it, and it was Lin Tian''s gesture of goodwill, to establish a kind deed! Thereafter, Fairy Zixia helped Marquis Ouyang withdraw, and Lin Tian, along with Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying, left Zixia Club. This battle was thrilling, unexpectedly involving internal strife from the Tianxia Alliance. Fortunately, they managed to kill Liang Dong and avenge a great grievance! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 567 - 539: Three Advantages This battle was breathtaking, Lin Tian hadn''t expected it to drag in the infighting of the Tianxia Alliance. Important figures of the alliance, Marquis Ouyang, Fairy Zixia, Second Master, and Fourth Master all appeared before Lin Tian, making him feel as if he were in a dream. However, fortunately, he killed Liang Dong and avenged a great wrong! This battle, had it not been for a twist of fate, Lin Tian and the likes of Fang Shaoxiong would have basically turned into corpses. He should also reflect; he had been too careless, which is why he and his brothers had ended up in such a perilous situation. "In the future, never be careless again. It''s not just about putting yourself at risk, but also bringing your brothers into danger with you. This is a lesson, and I must remember it next time," Lin Tian thought to himself. Lin Tian and Wang Ying got into Fang Shaoxiong''s war chariot, and Fang Shaoxiong said, "Big brother, today''s battle was truly thrilling. We barely escaped with our lives. Now that we''ve made it out alive, we should celebrate. What do you say, what should we eat, what should we do?" Lin Tian didn''t speak, but looked towards Wang Ying. Wang Ying didn''t stand on ceremony and said, "Brother Shaoxiong, how about we go for seafood? After that, how about we go sing KTV?" "Good idea!" Everyone agreed unanimously. Then, Fang Shaoxiong asked, "Big brother, what does the Alliance Hierarch want with you? Someone of his stature, it can''t be anything good." "Exactly," Wang Ying agreed, nodding on the side. "Big brother, maybe we shouldn''t go tomorrow. Better to stay out of trouble. Someone of his stature surely has a temper, and if you say something wrong and he gets hurt, what are we going to do?" Lin Tian laughed and said, "It''s fine, what''s there to worry about? If it wasn''t for Marquis Ouyang and Fairy Zixia today, we would have been dead. My life is basically saved by Marquis Ouyang and Fairy Zixia. If they want it, they can take it." "Besides, they won''t do anything to me. If they had wanted to harm me, why would they save me? So, you guys don''t need to worry. Tomorrow, I will return safely and in one piece. Besides, I can also enjoy the feast of the Tianxia Alliance." Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying both nodded in agreement, Lin Tian was right, so they also stopped worrying about it. They went for the seafood, more than a hundred people, directly booking out a huge seafood restaurant. Four-pound lobsters, six-pound crabs, drinking turtle wine, everyone ate to their hearts'' content. Afterward, they went to sing KTV. Surprisingly, Fang Shaoxiong could sing quite well, his rendition of "Because of Love" captivated everyone. The princesses in the neighboring rooms were so enchanted by Fang Shaoxiong that they nearly offered themselves to him. Everyone was delighted, very comfortable, after enduring a life-and-death struggle, from now on, they would share a bond of life and death, brothers for life. ..., .... The next day at nine in the morning, Lin Tian arrived at the Zixia Club on time. Fairy Zixia personally came to meet him, and the staff of Zixia Club bowed and greeted Lin Tian, giving him a feeling akin to that of an emperor. He took the elevator to the thirteenth floor, then climbed a flight of stairs to reach the fourteenth floor. Upon reaching the fourteenth floor, Lin Tian''s scalp tingled, and he stood still at the edge of the stairs. He still remembered the terrifying traps of the fourteenth floor; Crossbow Arrows shot at him as if they had eyes, buzzing past him. Fairy Zixia cautioned, "The fourteenth floor is filled with traps. Follow me, and you''ll be safe." With a big leap, she landed on a wooden plank situated at 68 degrees to the left front. The plank didn''t sink, it was safe. "Follow my leap." Fairy Zixia took another big leap, this time landing on a wooden plank at 34 degrees on the right-hand side. Lin Tian followed closely, leaping like a frog back and forth in the empty corridor. Fairy Zixia moved lightly like a swallow, used to jumping, her face not red, her breath not quickened. This was Lin Tian''s first time walking this way, a bit clumsy and panting heavily. Now he finally understood why Fairy Zixia''s figure was so good; this kind of leaping, much more effective than running or practicing yoga. After leaping through an entire corridor, they reached a room at the very end of the fourteenth floor, where Fairy Zixia opened the door. Inside was a large round table with more than a dozen types of mountains and seas'' delicacies laid out, most of which Lin Tian had never even seen before. The room was filled with a fragrant aroma, and he felt like drooling. Marquis Ouyang was seated at the head of the round table, waiting for Lin Tian. He looked much better today than the day before. Lin Tian walked in and respectfully greeted, "Greetings, Alliance Hierarch." Marquis Ouyang pointed to a stool beside him, gesturing for Lin Tian to sit down. Fairy Zixia took on the role of a maid, opened a bottle of fine wine, and poured it for the two of them. Marquis Ouyang said, "Come, try this. A forty-seven-year-old vintage." "Forty-seven years old, even older than my age," Lin Tian exclaimed, while Fairy Zixia laughed beside him, finding his reaction quite amusing. He hurriedly tasted it, and sadly, such fine wine was wasted on Lin Tian. He didn''t understand wine; he couldn''t tell the difference between a forty-seven-year-old vintage and a ten-yuan bottle of Rioja. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was awkward. Conventionally, when Marquis Ouyang treated Lin Tian to such fine wine, Lin Tian was supposed to act as if the wine was exquisite, perhaps offer some commentary and thank Marquis Ouyang profusely. But Lin Tian knew that Marquis Ouyang was seasoned in the ways of the Jianghu; he could see right through someone''s little tricks. If Lin Tian were to excessively praise the wine, and Marquis Ouyang realized he knew nothing about wine, it might leave a disingenuous impression. After some thought, Lin Tian decided to be his truest self, not insincere, not pretentious. If he didn''t understand, then he simply didn''t understand. To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge! Scratching his head, Lin Tian said, "Alliance Hierarch, this...um, I don''t think I understand wine, you know! But this wine of yours is quite fragrant, tastes much better than the Rioja they sell outside." Fairy Zixia, fuming, cut in front of Marquis Ouyang and said, "Such fine wine, my dad doesn''t even have many bottles, and you dare to compare it with Rioja, it''s a waste of this wine." Lin Tian''s face was lined with frustration as he had no retort to Fairy Zixia''s accusation. He himself admitted drinking such a noble wine was a waste. "Don''t be unreasonable," Marquis Ouyang said sternly to Fairy Zixia. Then he turned to Lin Tian and said, "What a good kid, honest, no fakery, speaks his mind, much better than those who hide knives behind their smiles." To think that by simply being honest, Lin Tian gained the Hierarch''s endorsement. Thankfully, Confucius hadn''t misled us. To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge! This saying still holds its value in today''s society. Then, Marquis Ouyang had Lin Tian try some of the signature dishes here, and they were indeed delicious. Compared to those made by five-star hotels, those seemed rather low in standard. With Marquis Ouyang being so courteous, Lin Tian felt somewhat embarrassed. He was eating, but felt uneasy, thinking: Alliance Hierarch, if you have something to say, say it quickly. You didn''t invite me here just to have dinner, right? After a round of pleasantries, Marquis Ouyang finally got to the point. "Lin Tian, as an outstanding post-90s individual, besides managing Tianyi Pharma, what else do you keep busy with?" "That''s a hard one..." Truth be told, Lin Tian barely managed Tianyi Pharma. He had another identity as Nidhogg, but he couldn''t tell that to Marquis Ouyang. He said, "I don''t really do anything significant, just idling around, drinking, chatting, making friends, traveling, and enjoying nature." Marquis Ouyang nodded and continued, "I see you as a talent. Managing Tianyi Pharma seems like an underuse of your abilities. How about joining our Tianxia Alliance? What do you say?" Lin Tian was taken aback, his pupils dilated rapidly. What...what? Marquis Ouyang was actually inviting him to join the Tianxia Alliance. The former chief said Lin Tian was a talent, and now Marquis Ouyang said so too. Neither of them was ordinary, their judgement should be quite accurate. But Lin Tian found it odd, where did he seem like a talent? Aside from being handsome, he felt utterly useless. "Well..." Lin Tian asked a bit sheepishly, "Alliance Hierarch, you say I am a talent, but I don''t feel I have any exceptional qualities. Could you tell me what attracted you to me?" Joining Nidhogg was trouble enough; he certainly didn''t want to join Tianxia Alliance. He had only met Marquis Ouyang a few times, with no more than a hundred sentences exchanged between them. Lin Tian really wanted to know what Marquis Ouyang saw in him. Couldn''t he just change? Marquis Ouyang raised three fingers and said, "Three reasons." Three reasons? Lin Tian hadn''t even noticed that many good points about himself. He listened closely. "First, at such a young age, you have already reached the strength of half-step Condensed Mirror. Just for this alone, you are streets ahead of your peers." Lin Tian nodded in agreement with Marquis Ouyang''s statement on this point. "Second, you are decisive in love and hate, relentless in vengeance and gratitude. Even in perilous situations, nothing stops you from seeking revenge. I admire this determination of yours." Emma, Lin Tian wasn''t quite in agreement with this point. Being ruthless in revenge and reciprocal in gratitude was his style, but sometimes, this wasn''t a good thing. Just like yesterday, had Fairy Zixia and Marquis Ouyang not shown up in time, he and his hundred-plus brothers would''ve been doomed. He was considering changing his style, yet to Marquis Ouyang, it became an admirable point. Though he didn''t agree with Marquis Ouyang, Lin Tian didn''t dare to object and could only listen quietly by the side. "Third, and most importantly, you have loyalty and care for your brothers. You would take a dagger to the side for them. Yesterday, you found yourself in a precarious situation, but in order to save your brothers, you were willing to stay behind alone, using your life to trade for theirs. This, I truly respect." In the underworld, brotherhood is what counts, and Marquis Ouyang, being the leader of Tianxia Alliance, definitely had his brotherly loyalty down pat. But as time passed and interests conflicted, some gradually forgot ''brotherhood,'' like Zuo Yunfei, which saddened Marquis Ouyang. Chapter 568 - 540: The Alliance Hierarch Plays Matchmaker Being in a gang was all about brotherhood, and Marquis Ouyang had secured his position as the Alliance Hierarch of Tianxia Alliance precisely because his treatment of his "brothers" was beyond reproach. However, as time passed and conflicts over interests arose, some people gradually forgot the concept of "brotherhood," like Zuo Yunfei, who had once fought alongside Marquis Ouyang. While Marquis Ouyang was ill, Zuo Yunfei eagerly expanded his power and even attempted to kill Fairy Zixia, coveting the position of Alliance Hierarch, deeply hurting Marquis Ouyang. Now, Marquis Ouyang still had two reliable people under him, Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu, the Third Elder. But the combined forces of Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu were no match for Zuo Yunfei, the Second Elder. Therefore, Marquis Ouyang wanted to cultivate a new member to assist Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu, and gradually eradicate Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai. The new recruit Marquis Ouyang had chosen was Lin Tian. What he appreciated was Lin Tian''s ability and loyalty to his brothers. In regard to Marquis Ouyang''s third point, Lin Tian was in total agreement and quite proud; he was wholeheartedly devoted to his brothers, ready to fight tooth and nail for them. At Marquis Ouyang''s praise, Lin Tian didn''t know what to say at the moment and could only respond modestly, "Alliance Hierarch, you flatter me too much. I didn''t realize I had so many good qualities." Marquis Ouyang smiled and continued, "So, Lin Tian, have you decided? If you join Tianxia Alliance, your status will be equivalent to Fairy Zixia''s. If you don''t mind, I could adopt you as my sworn son, and in the future, you and Fairy Zixia can jointly manage the Tianxia Alliance." "No, no, no." Unexpectedly, Lin Tian hurriedly refused. Marquis Ouyang''s expression turned somewhat ugly; after all, being the Alliance Hierarch and getting rejected was somewhat embarrassing. Fairy Zixia interjected, "Lin Tian, you really don''t know what''s good for you. So many people beg to be my father''s grandchildren, and he refuses them. And here you are, daring to refuse my father, what do you take my father for?" Lin Tian also felt embarrassed and was unable to refute, mumbling without knowing how to proceed. "Do not be rude." Marquis Ouyang rebuked Fairy Zixia. "Dad," Fairy Zixia pouted, looking aggrieved. Marquis Ouyang continued, "Lin Tian, is it that you don''t want to be my sworn son or you don''t want to join Tianxia Alliance? If it''s just about not being my sworn son, that''s fine, I can give you the status of an Elder. But if you''re considering not joining Tianxia Alliance, I hope you reconsider. It would truly be a waste of your talents not to join us." Lin Tian''s eyes darted around, thinking that he didn''t want either, especially becoming your son. It was simply impossible. He had parents, and they treated him very well. He had no intention of being someone else''s son. The first request by Marquis Ouyang was easy to refuse, but how about the second? After all, he was the Alliance Hierarch, and more importantly, they had once saved Lin Tian''s life. Now they were at a disadvantage, and with Zuo Yunfei looming aggressively, would it be too inhumane to refuse? But Lin Tian really did not want to join Tianxia Alliance, let alone become the Alliance Hierarch. The Alliance Hierarch''s responsibilities were many, and he didn''t even wish to involve himself in Tianyi Pharma, let alone take on the role of an Alliance Hierarch. After much thought, Lin Tian decided to refuse tactfully, agreeing halfway and declining halfway. Lin Tian said, "Being an elder, let alone your sworn son, is really beyond me, given your status as Alliance Hierarch." "About joining Tianxia Alliance uh I really cherish my freedom, I''m afraid of constraints, and I like simplicity, so I''d rather not formally become a member of Tianxia Alliance. However, if you ever need me, you can call me, send a QQ message, or a WeChat message, and I will definitely come to help, even at the risk of my life." Having said that, he took out paper and pen, quickly writing down his phone number, QQ number, and WeChat ID. "Ungrateful," Fairy Zixia muttered, but still took Lin Tian''s contact information. Marquis Ouyang felt a bit awkward but didn''t force Lin Tian. He then said to Fairy Zixia, "Zixia, Lin Tian doesn''t like red wine. Go and get the white spirit I''ve saved; I want to have a good drink with Lin Tian." "Alliance Hierarch, there''s no need for such fuss, I!" Lin Tian hastily declined, honestly admitting that he didn''t really understand liquor. For him, drinking a cheap eight-yuan liquor or an eighty-thousand yuan bottle of Moutai made no difference. Marquis Ouyang interrupted Lin Tian, insisting on his plan, and then Fairy Zixia went out to fetch the liquor. After Fairy Zixia left, Marquis Ouyang leaned in close to Lin Tian and asked, "Lin Tian, do you think my daughter is beautiful?" "Beautiful, yes!" Lin Tian responded without hesitation; anyone who said Fairy Zixia wasn''t beautiful must be blind or clueless. Marquis Ouyang asked, "Do you like her?" That was too direct, Lin Tian thought to himself. Why was he asking this? Could he possibly be thinking! "I do like her," Lin Tian nodded, then added, "I like all beautiful women. What man doesn''t like a beautiful woman!" Marquis Ouyang continued, "Lin Tian, the only people I trust now are Zixia and the third one, but the third one isn''t cut out to be the Alliance Hierarch. Zixia, although capable, is a woman after all. Leading the Tianxia Alliance, there will be many subordinates who will not accept her. If you join my Tianxia Alliance, I will let Fairy Zixia marry you. Together as husband and wife, you will surely make the Tianxia Alliance thrive." What! Lin Tian was totally flabbergasted. He really hadn''t expected that Marquis Ouyang would go so far as to offer his own daughter to recruit him. But on second thought, having Fairy Zixia with Lin Tian wasn''t so bad. Lin Tian was handsome and strong, and also the founder of Tianyi Pharma. They were well matched, and such a great man was hard to find. Lin Tian fantasized about holding Fairy Zixia''s delicate body, stripping her clothes off one by one, her pale skin exposed before his eyes, and the very thought excited him. However, this idea died almost as soon as it formed, for three reasons. First, he wasn''t willing to join the Tianxia Alliance, and Marquis Ouyang had said that only after joining the Tianxia Alliance could Fairy Zixia marry him. Second, he already had several wives, and their beauty matched that of Zixia. Taking another wife, Lin Tian felt it would be unfair to them. The third reason was a bit more sinister; Lin Tian''s wives were very obedient, willing to play however he liked, even accommodating some rather extreme positions to satisfy him. But Fairy Zixia, with her sharp flying dagger skills and being the Alliance Hierarch''s daughter, had such a fiery character and was quick to kill. If they truly got together, Lin Tian feared he wouldn''t be able to tame her and might end up being dominated in bed. All in all, Fairy Zixia was a rose with thorns, admirable from afar but dangerous to touch, worthy of fantasies but not to be held too closely. Then, with some reluctance, Lin Tian declined, "Alliance Hierarch, I already have two wives. Fairy Zixia is your daughter. Marrying her to me would be unfair to you and her. It would be too much of a sacrifice for her." Lin Tian said this, believing that Marquis Ouyang wouldn''t insist. Could he really be so heartless as to make Fairy Zixia the lesser wife? Who could have thought, Marquis Ouyang''s response was far beyond Lin Tian''s expectations. He said, "A man having three wives and four concubines is no big deal. I won''t mind how many wives you have, and neither will Zixia. As long as you treat Zixia well and keep a place for her in your heart, she will willingly marry you." Gosh, when Marquis Ouyang said that, Lin Tian felt like his entire worldview had collapsed. The daughter of the esteemed Alliance Hierarch, to be his concubine? Even the Alliance Hierarch agreed to itwhat was this madness! However, Marquis Ouyang had his own calculations. Nowadays, society wasn''t like the ancient times, when wives had a clear hierarchy. In ancient times, secondary wives, called concubines, held status equal to servants and were not even allowed to eat at the table. But in today''s society, a secondary wife is called a mistress, and a mistress''s status can be much better than the primary wife. Importantly, with Fairy Zixia''s personality and skill, even if Lin Tian had a hundred wives, Marquis Ouyang still believed that Zixia would be the queen of Lin Tian''s harem. This was also why, even knowing Lin Tian already had two wives, Marquis Ouyang still wanted to marry Zixia to him. Having said so much, Lin Tian felt that if he agreed to join the Tianxia Alliance according to Marquis Ouyang''s wishes, he could embrace Fairy Zixia''s delicate body tonightboom! Thinking about that scene made Lin Tian excited! But as excited as he was, Lin Tian wasn''t completely ruled by his desires. He still believed that Fairy Zixia was a rose with thorns, definitely not to be touched. He asked, "Alliance Hierarch, how does Fairy Zixia view this matter?" "Oh, I haven''t talked to her about it yet," Marquis Ouyang replied. What? Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For the first time, Lin Tian felt that Marquis Ouyang was also unreliablespeaking of marriage without even Fairy Zixia''s consent. He''d just been fantasizing about agreeing with Marquis Ouyang and having a night with Fairy Zixiaturns out even if he agreed, there was still the hurdle of Zixia''s consent! The realm of that wild night was still far, far away. Lin Tian''s mood suddenly dropped. He felt deceived. But in a way, it was goodit provided an excuse for Lin Tian. If Zixia thought like Marquis Ouyang and intentionally lay naked on the bed, at that moment, Lin Tian doubted he could restrain himself. After a night of passion, he''d be working for the Tianxia Alliance for life. That would definitely not be worth it! He tactfully declined, "Alliance Hierarch, for matters like this, mutual willingness is better. Love can''t be forced. Zixia and I have only met a few times, and she doesn''t have the best impression of me. To be forced together under pressure would not lead to a happy marriage. As her father, surely you wouldn''t want Fairy Zixia to be unhappy all her life, would you?" "Uh yes, of course, I want Zixia to be happy," Marquis Ouyang quickly said. Chapter 569 - 541 Red Flame Stone "Ah... yes, yes, I certainly wish for Zixia''s happiness," Marquis Ouyang hastily said. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian couldn''t outright refute Marquis Ouyang, and then he said, "Alliance Hierarch, how about this? I will spend more time with Zixia, and we shall not mention marriage for the time being. If sparks of love fly, even better. If they don''t, we can still be friends. No matter what the final outcome is, I dare not forget the life-saving grace you and Fairy Zixia have shown me, nor can I forget your kindness in recognizing my potential." Marquis Ouyang also caught Lin Tian''s drift and decided not to force him, nodding in agreement. Afterwards, Fairy Zixia came in holding a bottle of wine, and Marquis Ouyang took the wine, saying, "Try this, it''s over a hundred years old, a well-established brand." Lin Tian filled a glass to the brim and downed it in one go. The initial taste was somewhat spicy, but it turned sweet upon reaching the gut. Moreover, the aroma of the wine lingered and didn''t go to the headit was fine liquor indeed. Even someone like Lin Tian who didn''t understand wine could tell it was good, so it must truly be so. He gave a thumbs up to Marquis Ouyang in praise. Then, Marquis Ouyang took out a map and presented Lin Tian with a grand gift. Marquis Ouyang pointed to a volcano on the map and said, "Lin Tian, this volcano is about to erupt, and inside it lies a treasure that I believe you would be interested in." "A treasure?" Lin Tian became interested. Who could be indifferent to treasures? Marquis Ouyang said, "One of your superpowers is fire, and within this volcano, there lies a Red Flame Stone. The Red Flame Stone is located at the very heart of the volcano, constantly enveloped by magma and fierce flames. Over time, it has accumulated a tremendous amount of Fire Element energy. If you could absorb the energy within the Red Flame Stone, it would greatly benefit your Fire Control Technique." "Wow! Really?" Lin Tian exclaimed. Marquis Ouyang nodded, "This is information my subordinates acquired by chance, absolutely accurate. I originally thought that if you joined the Tianxia Alliance, this Red Flame Stone would be my welcome gift to you. But since you''re not willing to join, I still want to inform you about the Red Flame Stone. I believe, you will not let me down." "Thank you. If there''s ever anything you need my assistance with in the future, Alliance Hierarch, just say the word," Lin Tian replied. Marquis Ouyang nodded, handed over the map to Lin Tian, and said, "Take good care of this map. The volcano will erupt within three days. At that time, the Red Flame Stone will definitely be ejected with the lava and smoke. Whether you can obtain it or not will depend on your abilities." "Thank you, Alliance Hierarch," Lin Tian took the map. Marquis Ouyang warned, "This matter is highly secretive, yet some forces will still learn of it. So, it won''t be just you trying to claim the Red Flame Stone. Be cautious, never underestimate your opponents, and watch out for sneak attacks." "Understood," Lin Tian replied and then thanked him again before slowly taking his leave. After Lin Tian had left, Fairy Zixia said indignantly, "Father, Lin Tian doesn''t wish to join us, so why did we tell him about the Red Flame Stone? If we had sent someone to seize it, we could have cultivated a truly loyal and powerful ally." "Cough cough cough...!" Just as Marquis Ouyang was about to speak, he coughed several times, and Fairy Zixia hurriedly helped him to regulate his breathing, her eyes filled with worry. "Lin Tian is a person of integrity and gratitude. We saved his life and shared with him the news of the Red Flame Stone. When you need his help in the future, he will certainly come to your aid. My health is deteriorating, and before I die, I must find someone reliable for you. Otherwise, after my death, people like Zuo Yunfei will surely make their move against you, and you are no match for them." "Dad, what are you talking about? You will definitely live a long and full life," said Fairy Zixia with tears in her eyes. "Don''t comfort me, I know my own body," Marquis Ouyang shifted the conversation. "Daughter, with Lin Tian outside supporting you, I can rest easy. But there is still one thing I want to tell you." "What is it?" Fairy Zixia asked. "You know, your father has never married, nor does he have his own children. Although you are my adopted daughter, I love you as if you were my own." "I will always remember how kind you have been to me, father," Fairy Zixia said with a contented smile, leaning into Marquis Ouyang''s embrace. "You are also twenty-two years old this year. At this age, you should be getting married. Dad doesn''t want you to end up lonely like me, dying old without a companion by your side." Fairy Zixia, thinking of Marquis Ouyang''s illness, grew even sadder and could no longer hold back her tears. She said, "Dad, you''ve suffered!" "What do you think of Lin Tian? I have already spoken to him about this. He said you are beautiful and that he is interested in you. Why not try and spend more time with Lin Tian? Dad won''t have the chance to hold his own grandchildren, but if you both try, I may still be able to attend your wedding." "Dad, what are you saying? I''ve only met Lin Tian a few times, how can we just jump to talking about marriage!" Fairy Zixia said, wiping away her tears, feeling embarrassed. "You are dearest to your old dad, and I won''t misjudge you. I have been the Alliance Hierarch of Tianxia Alliance for many years and have never misread a person. Spend more time with Lin Tian, I''m sure you will fall in love with him." "Dad, you''re not making any sense anymore, I can''t talk to you," Fairy Zixia said, and, showing a bit of a temper, she left, quickly closing the door behind her. As she walked down the hallway, her mind was filled with images of Lin Tian, stirring the misty romantic feelings of her younger years. "Ah, Fairy Zixia, what are you thinking? Lin Tian is so unappreciative, how could he be worthy of you? Stop thinking about it, just stop," Fairy Zixia advised herself. Although she was reluctant to think about it, the thought of Marquis Ouyang''s failing health inevitably brought the subject back to her mind. Marquis Ouyang didn''t have much time left, Fairy Zixia was aware of this. She had received so much kindness from Marquis Ouyang in her life, and now, as he neared death, his last wish was to witness her wedding. Fairy Zixia really didn''t want Marquis Ouyang to be disappointed. But she couldn''t just marry Lin Tian and wrong herself just for Marquis Ouyang''s sake. Fairy Zixia found herself in a difficult realm, torn between the love she yearned to pursue, which would surely mean Marquis Ouyang would not see her wedding, and marrying Lin Tian, which would be a marriage of convenience she did not desire, but would fulfill Marquis Ouyang''s wish. On one side was love, and on the other, family affection. This really was a tough problem for Fairy Zixia! In the end, Fairy Zixia decided to take a step back from both love and family affection, just as Marquis Ouyang had suggested. In a few days, she would first spend some time with Lin Tian. If it should happen that she fell for Lin Tian, that would be for the best, and if not, then Fairy Zixia would definitely not marry beneath her to Lin Tian. That''s settled! , . Chapter 570 - 542: Ridiculous Motive for Murder Finally, Fairy Zixia decided to take a step back in both love and familial affection, just as Marquis Ouyang had said. In a few days, she would first get in touch with Lin Tian. If by chance she took a liking to Lin Tian, that would be the best outcome. If it didn''t work out, Fairy Zixia certainly wouldn''t marry down to Lin Tian. That''s how it was settled! ..., .... Lin Tian was unaware of the conversation between Fairy Zixia and Marquis Ouyang, nor did he know what was on Fairy Zixia''s mind. He was busy trying to seize the Red Flame Stone. His strongest superpower at the moment was Heaven''s Punishment, followed by the Ox Power Technique, and lastly, the Fire Control Technique. If he could capture the Red Flame Stone and significantly enhance the power of his fire control technique, his strength could potentially double again. This time, the quest for the Red Flame Stone didn''t depend on the number of people, but rather on speed and ferocity. Therefore, Lin Tian didn''t ask Wang Ying to bring a hundred security personnel with him. He had Wang Ying send the hundred bodyguards back. He only took Wang Ying and Fang Shaoxiong with him toward the volcanic region. Fang Shaoxiong''s strength was comparable to that of a special forces operative, and his main asset was his war vehicle. Initially, Lin Tian didn''t want to bring him along, but the roads around the volcano were bound to be rough, making his Ferrari useless. Without Fang Shaoxiong, they would have had to walk a long distance, so Lin Tian decisively decided to bring Fang Shaoxiong along. According to the map, the volcano was five hundred li to the east of Yunhai City, on the edge of the forest in a desolate desert area. A distance of five hundred li, if on the highway, would take a mere four hours to reach, but traversing this barren wilderness, Fang Shaoxiong had to drive for a full nine hours, the bumpy ride nearly shaking out their urine. The road was rough and fuel-consumingburning fuel as if drinking itthey used two tanks of gasoline to cover the five hundred li. It guzzled more fuel than a Hummer! Lin Tian genuinely praised Fang Shaoxiong''s war vehicle. It was not easy to navigate, even better than a tank in usefulness. By evening, they finally arrived at the foot of the volcano. This was a barren plain, endless at first glance, forming a stark contrast with the forest behind it. The volcano was not situated in the center of the wilderness, but rather closer to the forest side. At its nearest point, it was only two thousand meters from the forest. There was also a small town nearby. The town was now deserted, as all the inhabitants had taken their important belongings and retreated in the face of the volcano''s threat. If the volcano engulfed their homes, they would seek full relief from the imperial court. If the lava did not reach the town, they would return. In any case, they had to ensure their own safety first. The volcano''s crater had already begun to emit thick smoke, and chunks of rock were falling from above, showing signs of an eruption. The Red Flame Stone would also attract other rivals. Lin Tian dared not be careless. He instructed Fang Shaoxiong to park the war vehicle in a nearby hidden thicket and covered it with branches and leaves. Then, he stealthily left alone to check for any other competitors in the vicinity. Two hours later, Lin Tian returned. He had only made one round and already discovered four forces lying in ambush in the dark. Among them, there were no ordinary people, the weakest of whom were at the Mirror Breaking cultivation level. And this was not even all the hidden forces in the area. He guessed that this time it would surely attract Coherent Mirror strong practitioners. To find the Red Flame Stone amidst the rolling magma was hard enough, let alone having to deal with these rivals. The thought alone was frustrating. "Big brother, how is it? Is it dangerous out there?" Wang Ying quietly asked. "Yes, there are several strong parties around us," Lin Tian replied, and continued, "You guys go to sleep. I''ll keep watch, so don''t worry about safety." "That won''t do, big brother," Fang Shaoxiong disagreed. "Big brother, you are the key player in seizing the Red Flame Stone. You must rest well. Let me keep watch while you two sleep. After all, I can''t really help with anything this time; at most, I''m just a driver." Lin Tian said, "What''s the use of you looking? As soon as they appear, even if you spot them and alert us, you can''t even block one of their moves, and you will be killed by them too." Fang Shaoxiong felt somewhat dejected, but quickly got an idea. He patted the armored vehicle beside him and said, "Big brother, although I''m not very strong, the defense of my armored vehicle is no joke. Unless they hit it with a cannon, my vehicle is absolutely fine. How about we three sleep inside the vehicle? It''ll be a bit cramped though." "Wouldn''t that be hot?" Wang Ying asked a rather silly question. "It has air conditioning, dummy," Fang Shaoxiong chided, smacking Wang Ying on the head. "Oh," Wang Ying said, somewhat embarrassed. "Alright then, let''s just deal with spending the night in the armored vehicle, but let''s get one thing straight, nobody is allowed to take off their shoes or socks when sleeping. Otherwise, I won''t be able to stand it," Lin Tian said half-jokingly. "Hahaha...!" The three of them squeezed into the armored vehicle, shutting all the windows and such. It was a bit cramped and stuffy, but they were secure. Less than an hour later, Fang Shaoxiong began to snore, waking Lin Tian, while Wang Ying''s hand restlessly made its way inside Lin Tian''s chest. He shuddered, having never been touched by a man in that area in his life! He swiftly moved Wang Ying''s hand away, thinking to himself that it was high time to find this youngster a wife, so he would stop groping men. After all, men and women are different! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At midnight, Lin Tian began to feel sleepy. In a drowsy haze, he heard a scream. The scream came from not far away. Lin Tian quickly went out to check. There were two bodies on the ground, each clutching a sword, and the surrounding branches were in disarrayclear signs of a recent fierce battle. The two men who died were not ordinary people. Lin Tian searched the bodies but couldn''t find any clues about their identities. However, he did discover wallets, gold necklaces, gold watches, and other valuables. This place was barren, with a volcano about to erupt. Those who came here were probably all after the Red Flame Stone. This murder wasn''t due to vengeance, as wallets and gold necklaces were left untouched; it wasn''t for robbery either. Considering that the victims were men around the age of forty or fifty, it wasn''t likely for lust either. After thinking it through, there was only one possibility left. Murder sparked by competition. Taking action before the volcano erupted, eliminating one meant one less competitor. With fewer opponents, the assassin''s chances of seizing the Red Flame Stone increased. Lin Tian chuckled to himself, finding it ridiculous that the assassin''s motive was such. It was ludicrous. It was like a student who scored 560 points on a test killing off everyone around who scored higher, just to get into a better school. It was a foolish method but undoubtedly effective. Judging from the motive, Lin Tian could guess that this group of assassins was a bunch of psychopaths, each as merciless as the next in their killings. "Be careful!" Lin Tian warned himself, looking at the two bodies on the ground with a modicum of sympathy, then headed back to the armored vehicle to continue sleeping. Chapter 571 - 543 Guan Family Village "Be careful!" Lin Tian warned himself, glancing at the two corpses on the ground with a hint of sympathy before continuing back to sleep in his combat vehicle. In a groggy daze, Lin Tian lay down to sleep, but Fang Shaoxiong''s snoring was incredibly loud, rumbling like thunder. Wang Ying was a heavy sleeper and wasn''t affected, but Lin Tianjue was a light sleeper and woke up at four in the morning. With nothing to do outside and mosquitoes swarming everywhere, he had no choice but to stay in the combat vehicle, counting stars through the window. His ears were extremely sensitive. Inadvertently, he heard the rustling footsteps outside the vehicle. "Hey, third brother, look, there''s a vehicle here." "Damn, second brother, it''s hidden pretty well. I almost bumped into it." "Third brother, the people inside must be asleep. Let''s make our move, kill them, and when the time comes, Mr. Guan will definitely reward us handsomely." "All right, let''s kill them, quietly, with a fatal strike." Although their voices were soft, Lin Tian could hear every word from inside the vehicle. Early this morning, these assassins had killed two people not far from where Lin Tian was, and now, before the sky had even brightened, the gang of assassins had come to kill him. Lin Tian chuckled to himself, thinking that they were unlucky to come across him. Killing such extremely vicious people was considered a good deed for the people. However, he didn''t rush to act. In the quiet night, it was rare for him to find something interesting, and he wanted to see just how sturdy Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariot was and whether these two men could smash it. The two men crept up to the Death War Chariot and peered in through the window. Lin Tian also tensed up, staring right back at them from inside, eye to eye. He could even make out the sleep in the corners of their eyes, but they couldn''t see anything. The Death War Chariot''s windows were covered with a thin film that allowed clear visibility from the inside out, but not the other way around. "Can''t see anything clearly, second brother." "I can''t either, but I hear snoring. The people inside must be sleeping. This deal, we''ve got it in the bag." Lin Tian laughed to himself, listening to them. They thought they had it in the bag, but in a moment, they probably wouldn''t even know how they died. "Second brother, this vehicle, it looks like a tank, doesn''t it? Our swords and axes won''t break it open. How are we going to smash it?" "Dammit, all you do is ask questions, think of something." A while later, the second brother thought of an idea. "Third brother, see that tree? Let''s saw it down quickly, let the tree smash the vehicle. I don''t believe this crappy shell is so tough that it can''t be broken by a falling tree." "Second brother, you''re so smart. No wonder you''re my big brother. Maybe it''ll even crush the people inside to death. If that happens, we won''t have to lift a finger. Heh heh." "Stop talking trash, and don''t get your hopes up. Get to work and remember, be quick." Soon after, the sound of sawing began. Lin Tian didn''t act, even he was curious if the Death War Chariot could withstand the force of a falling tree. But for safety, he used his superpower to form a protective shield inside the vehicle. Even if the outer shell of the war chariot shattered, they would be unharmed. After about ten seconds, Wang Ying was woken by the sound of sawing. "Big brother, do you hear that noise?" "It''s nothing, go back to sleep," Lin Tian lied to him. "Oh, then I''ll continue sleeping," Wang Ying fell asleep instantly. The sawing of the tree continued for over thirty seconds, and Lin Tian couldn''t help but admire Fang Shaoxiong''s ability to sleepwith the racket going on, not only did he not awaken, but his snoring actually grew louder. "Great, it''s broken, push, push it quickly." Following that, a large tree crashed down with a thunderous boom. Bang! A loud noise resounded as the sawed-off tree brutally slammed onto Fang Shaoxiong''s war chariot. Fortunately, the Death War Chariot lived up to its namethe fallen tree didn''t even scratch the chariot''s paint. "Who, who, what''s happening?" Fang Shaoxiong finally woke up, asking in dazed confusion. Lin Tian didn''t answer him and leaped out directly. "Brother, the tree didn''t smash the chariot, but it woke him up, run for it!" "Run!" Both men took off in unison. Lin Tian truly looked down on themthey were supposed to be assassins, yet as soon as Lin Tianyi appeared, even before he had made a move, the two turned tail and ran. They were a disgrace to the title of assassin. Lin Tian picked up a stick and swept it towards them, hitting both of their legs simultaneously and bringing them to the ground. The third brother didn''t even spare a glance and, gritting his teeth in pain, turned his head to kneel and begged for mercy, "Mister, Sir, we were wrong, we were wrong. This was our first job, and we had no idea we were angering you. Sir, please spare us this once. We won''t dare do it again." The second brother was in the same pitiful state, kneeling on the ground and begging, "Sir, we truly made a mistake. We won''t dare do it again. We''ve never killed anyone, not a single person. Please let me go this once, and I swear I''ll turn over a new leaf." Upon closer inspection, Lin Tian could tell that these two had never killed anyone. If such people could commit murder, then the victims must have been ridiculously weak. Moreover, it was obvious that the two who were killed at dawn were experts, and these two men before him, even if they exhausted themselves, wouldn''t be able to kill them. Lin Tian pretended to bellow, "You haven''t killed anyone? Then who died this morning? Tell me truthfully, otherwise, you''ll die very miserably!" After saying that, he pulled out a switchblade to intimidate them. The second brother confessed honestly, "We are from Guan Family Village. Our Guan boss said you''re all here to steal Red Flame Stones, that you are all bad people. Guan boss gave the order, sending strong men from Guan Family Village, grouping up two or three to assassinate you quietly. Killing one person would earn a million dollars in reward." "We are just cooks from Guan Family Village. We got jealous seeing them earn money and followed them here. We didn''t expect to run into you, Sir. We truly realize our mistake now. Please spare us this once. We swear, once we get back, we''ll cook honestly and never come out to kill again." "So that''s what happened!" Lin Tian mused to himself. Although these two in front of him were despicable, they were after all just cooks. Lin Tian was in a good mood today and decided not to kill them. Lin Tian warned them, "You two should count yourselves lucky you ran into me. With the skills you have, you''d be the ones getting killed, not doing the killing. Go back and cook like honest men!" "Yes, yes, thank you, Sir, for sparing our lives, thank you...!" The two quickly bowed in thanks and scurried away. Lin Tian didn''t make it hard for them and returned to the chariot, smiling. Two minutes later, they turned back and came rushing again, eyeing the war chariot with greedy looks. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Let''s go, let''s report back to Guan boss. Say that they are very strong, that they''re your competitors. Guan boss will surely take care of it personally. If we report and it''s appreciated, even without killing anyone, we might still get the reward." Chapter 572 - 544 Master Bai Xiao ``` Two minutes later, the two people whom Lin Tian had just let go turned back around, eyeing the war chariot with greedy looks in their eyes. "Let''s go back and tell Uncle Guan, just say they''re strong, they''re your competitors for the Red Flame Stone, Uncle Guan will surely take action personally. By then, if our report is meritorious, even if we haven''t killed anyone, we will still get the money," one of them said. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Right! Big Brother is truly wise!" Afterward, the two men disappeared into the forest with sly grins on their faces. As Lin Tian approached the war chariot, Wang Ying and Fang Shaoxiong emerged, looking as if they had just woken up, groggy and confused. "Big Brother, why has the tree fallen? Were we ambushed?" Wang Ying asked naively. Lin Tian smacked him on the head and said, "Idiot, if we hadn''t been ambushed, how would the tree have fallen? The sky is clear, and there is neither wind nor thunder." "Ambushed?" Fang Shaoxiong scratched his head, clearly unaware of what had just happened. The three of them washed their faces, and in the blink of an eye, it was six o''clock. They had rushed out this time, unprepared, with no food or water with them. Water wasn''t a problem, with mountain springs and streams nearby, but what about food? Hearing Wang Ying''s stomach growling, Fang Shaoxiong said, "You guys wait here, I''ll go find us something to eat. I''m a skilled hunter, it won''t be long before I grill some meat for you." "Brother Shaoxiong, I''ll go with you," Wang Ying stood up and offered. "No," Fang Shaoxiong shook his head, "You stay here with Big Brother. I have the war chariot, no one can hurt me. In case the volcano erupts, you''ll need to help Big Brother. He needs you." "Ah, no need, I don''t think the volcano will erupt soon. Just let Wang Ying go with you, it''s good to have someone watch your back on the road," Lin Tian interjected. "Big Brother, it''s okay, I have the war chariot. They can''t catch up to me, and they can''t hurt me," Fang Shaoxiong insisted on going alone, and without waiting for Lin Tian to reply, he drove the war chariot out. Lin Tian shook his head, a trace of worry appearing at the bottom of his heart. The dreaded moment finally came, more than an hour had passed since Fang Shaoxiong had left, and there was no news from him. "Big Brother, Brother Shaoxiong still hasn''t come back, should I go look for him?" Wang Ying proposed. "I''ll go with you," Lin Tian couldn''t sit still any longer, truly worried that something had happened to Fang Shaoxiong. "But Big Brother, what if the volcano erupts, don''t you need to find the Red Flame Stone?" Wang Ying asked. "Sigh, at a time like this, what does the Red Flame Stone matter? Shaoxiong''s life is more important; come on, let''s go find him," Lin Tian said. Afterward, Lin Tian pulled Wang Ying and hurriedly set out in the direction Fang Shaoxiong had left. After more than an hour of searching, their perseverance paid off, and they finally found him. However, the scene before them gave Lin Tian quite a shock C Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariot was lying under a large tree, surrounded by a huge crater billowing thick smoke. The air was filled with the smell of gunpowder, and the Death War Chariot was pocked and dented, with several shrapnel pieces fiercely embedded in it. It was clear that Fang Shaoxiong and his Death War Chariot had been bombed. "Quick, go check!" Lin Tian yelled, rushing into the Death War Chariot like a madman. "Shaoxiong, how are you, it''s Lin Tian, it''s Lin Tian; open the door quickly." With a "click," the door of the Death War Chariot opened. Lin Tian let out a long sigh of relief; the door opening meant that Fang Shaoxiong was still alive. Lin Tian pulled Fang Shaoxiong out of the Death War Chariot and found him covered in blood, both arms broken, his complexion pale as paper, barely clinging to life. He quickly took out two potions of healing potion and administered them to Fang Shaoxiong. With the treatment from the healing potions, Fang Shaoxiong''s injuries began to improve. Broken bones gradually healed, wounds started to scab over, and his breathing slowly became stronger. Seeing Fang Shaoxiong''s condition, Lin Tian felt his heart breaking. He resented himself for not protecting Fang Shaoxiong well. If it weren''t for the sturdiness of Fang Shaoxiong''s war chariot, he figured Fang Shaoxiong would probably be a dead man by now. Clutching his fists, his eyes red with anger, he asked, "Shaoxiong, what happened? How did you end up like this?" Fang Shaoxiong said weakly, "I don''t know either, I just drove here when I encountered a group of thirty or forty people. Without a word, they started smashing my vehicle, claiming I was after the Red Flame Stone and wanted to drag me out and hack me to death." "Later, when they saw that they couldn''t smash open my chariot, they used bombs to blow me up, and then, they left." Their immediate attack on the vehicle was clearly premeditated, probably the work of an enemy. But in this place, who could be Fang Shaoxiong''s enemy? Lin Tian asked, "Shaoxiong, do you know who did this?" "I heard them say the leader seemed to be Uncle Guan. I don''t even know them!" Uncle Guan! ``` This morning, Lin Tian let those two people go, and what they were talking about was Uncle Guan. Such a coincidence, could it be mere chance? Or rather, could it have been Lin Tian who let those two people go on purpose! Lin Tian clenched his fists, no matter what, this matter could not be disentangled from Guan Family Village. Dare to hurt Fang Shaoxiong, Lin Tian''s brother, Lin Tian would surely make them pay with their lives. Pay with their lives! Lin Tian said, "Wang Ying, look after Shaoxiong for me, I''ll be back." "Big brother, where are you going?" Wang Ying asked. "To take revenge," Lin Tian answered. "Big brother, big brother," Fang Shaoxiong called out to Lin Tian with difficulty, and shouted, "Big brother, don''t delay your important affairs for my sake, getting the Red Flame Stone is important, don''t worry about me." "You are my brother, and if someone hurts you, I must seek vengeance. Right now, taking revenge is my utmost priority. Wait for me. I will surely get justice for you and make those who hurt you pay tenfold." After saying this, Lin Tian didn''t wait for Fang Shaoxiong to reply and started moving in the direction the group had left. As for the Red Flame Stone, Lin Tian was no longer concerned with it; his primary goal at this moment was vengeance. Vengeance! Asking all along the way, Lin Tian didn''t find Guan Family Village but did come across a group of villagers. These villagers were from a small town beside a volcano that was about to erupt, and they were taking refuge here. The villagers were simple and honest. Lin Tian approached an elder and asked, "Good day, sir, do you know where Guan Family Village is located?" Upon hearing the three words "Guan Family Village," the previously cheerful old man suddenly lost his smile and asked in a frightened whisper, "Young man, what do you want with Guan Family Village? It''s not a good place. You''d best not pry into it without cause." It was clear that the old man was terrified of Guan Family Village, which meant that the people living there were all vicious. Lin Tian lied and said, "Oh, no worries, old man, I was just asking. Just tell me where Guan Family Village is." After some thought, the old man said, "Young man, I have to warn you, Guan Family Village is a place where people often die. If you have no business, you should absolutely avoid going there. The people of Guan Family Village are fierce bandits; they shoot and move to a new location, never staying put. Last I heard, Guan Family Village was spotted fifty miles to the southwest. As for where it is right now, I really can''t say, but let me introduce you to someone. His name is Zhou Yi, a fortune-teller known as Master Bai Xiao. There''s nothing around here he doesn''t know. You can go inquire with him." The old man then took a piece of paper and a pen, sketched a simple maprudimentary but intelligible. "If you follow the place I drew, you will find Zhou Yi. He will definitely know where Guan Family Village is now." "Great, thank you, sir," Lin Tian said as he took the map and made to leave. "Wait, young man. One more thing, that Zhou Yi is not a good person either. He has two brothers under him, both executioners, and they charge for information, demanding money or treasures. You need to prepare a lot of money. Otherwise, they won''t just refuse to share the information, they might even kill you." "Thanks, sir, I take my leave." Afterward, Lin Tian followed the map the old man had drawn. According to the old man, Zhou Yi was also a bad guy, a cold-blooded killer. On such a small piece of land, there were two major evil forces like Zhou Yi and Guan Family Village. It''s a wonder how the villagers managed to survive. However, this place was remote, backing onto the mountains, with underdeveloped transport, backward people, and no imperial court officials or troops stationed here. That''s why evils like Zhou Yi and Guan Family Village could prevail. After walking for a little over twenty minutes, Lin Tian found where Zhou Yi was. In front of him was a thatched cottage with a pole in front bearing the inscription "Master Bai Xiao above, knows all the world''s affairs" in ten big characters. The thatch on top of the cottage was still fresh; the hut must have been built not long ago, probably a temporary refuge for Zhou Yi to escape the volcano. In front of the cottage, two swordsmen stood guard. Lin Tian judged their strength to be that of Mirror Breakingit was uncommon to find such powerful warriors in such a backward place. Under the cottage, two villagers were waiting to have their fortunes told by Zhou Yi. Soon, one of the villagers came out beaming, followed by another villager going in. Lin Tian stopped the villager who had just come out and asked, "Is he accurate in divination?" The villager, looking very pleased, said, "Yes, incredibly accurate. I had a consultation once before when my cow went missing. I sought Master Zhou, and he pinpointed the location of my cow right away. This time I lost my son, so I came again. Master Zhou told me that my son is fine and is playing by the small river not far away. I''m on my way to bring my son home now." After speaking, the man happily walked away but soon turned back around, kindly reminding, "Sir, Master Zhou is incredibly accurate, and there''s nothing within a hundred miles he doesn''t know. However, his fee for divination is steepone divination costs six thousand six hundred and sixty-six yuan. If you go to him, make sure you have enough money. Otherwise, he might accuse you of disrespecting the spirits, and he will kill you!" Lin Tian nodded; six thousand six hundred and sixty-six yuan was a trifle for him, but for these villagers, it was enough for a whole year''s expensesan amount far from small. Chapter 573 - 545: Calculating Others, Not Oneself Lin Tian nodded. $6,666 was petty cash for him but for these villagers, it covered an entire year of expenses, which was indeed not a small amount. "Damn it, who cares if you don''t have money, are you seeking death?" Not even five minutes after that villager had left, a discordant voice came from the straw hut, and soon after, the two Mirror Breaking warriors at the doorway rushed inside. "Spare me, please spare me." A Mirror Breaking warrior dragged that villager out, throwing him hard onto the ground. At that moment, a fat man came rushing out. This person was none other than Zhou Yi, famously known as Master Bai Xiao. Zhou Yi, with hands on his hips and acting like a scolding wife, pointed at the villager on the ground and cursed fiercely, "Damn it, you dare to seek a fortune telling without money? Do you think this is Charity Hall? My fortune-tellings reduce lifespan, and without money, who will do it for you?" The villager quickly knelt on the ground, kowtowing and begging, "Master Zhou, Master Zhou, I was wrong, I know I was wrong. The volcano is about to erupt, and when my family was escaping, I lost my granddaughter. Please, I beg you to cast a fortune for me. I will be grateful for ten generations." Having said that, the villager hurriedly pulled out a bunch of money from his bosomseveral hundreds and the rest were fives and tens, even including coins of one and two. He pleaded, "Master Zhou, I beg you, it''s not that I don''t want to pay you. I just don''t have the full $6,666. I''ve scraped together $2,324 here, please take it for now. Once I gather the full amount, I''ll pay you the rest, please, I implore you to save my granddaughter, please, she is only four years old!" The villager cried out, his forehead pounding the ground so hard that it broke the skin. Even Lin Tian was moved. He was just about to intervene and help the villager. Just then, Zhou Yi shouted, "This is blasphemy against the gods, someone kill him." "No!" Lin Tian yelled out, but it was too late. One of the Mirror Breaking warriors swiftly beheaded the villager with a single stroke of his knife. The head flew up, the eyes wide open with reluctance and fear. Without a second thought, someone was murderedwho wouldn''t be scared? Another villager who was prepared to have his fortune told was scared to death and immediately ran away, vanishing in the blink of an eye. "Damn, really bad luck, encountering another pauper. Pick up his filthy money and the two of you clean up this place," ordered Zhou Yi. The two Mirror Breaking warriors quickly started to clean up, but at that moment, Lin Tian stepped forward. "I want my fortune told." Lin Tian shouted, but his tone carried a hint of murderous intent. Zhou Yi treating human lives like grass over a mere few thousand dollars, such a person, living in this world, was an insult to the entire planet. If it weren''t for his need to find the whereabouts of Guan Family Village, Lin Tian would have killed him with a single stroke long ago. Zhou Yi looked at Lin Tian and yelled, "Kid, are you here for a fortune telling?" "Yes," Lin Tian answered. Zhou Yi pointed to the corpse on the ground and threatened, "Kid, you see that? I just killed him for a simple reason, he didn''t bring enough money. My fortune-telling connects with celestial beings, and the money I ask for is tribute to those celestial beings above. $6,666, not a penny less. If you don''t have the money, just scram. I''m sick of killing." Zhou Yi, seeing no reaction from Lin Tian, asked disdainfully, "Hey, kid, are you deaf? Did you understand what I just told you? To get a fortune from me, it''s $6,666 and not a penny less. Do you have the money?" "No, not a cent," Lin Tian said angrily. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As soon as Lin Tian finished speaking, Zhou Yi and his two Mirror Breaking warriors all turned their gaze toward Lin Tian, one of whom had already drawn his knife. Zhou Yi roared, "Damn it, you little bastard, did you just ignore what I said? Coming here without money for a fortune telling, damn it, kill him." After saying that, with a huff, he turned away, and the two Mirror Breaking warriors, roaring in anger, lunged at Lin Tian. Subsequently, two screams came, and Zhou Yi shuddered all over with fear, turning his head in disbelief, only to see a scene that made his heart tremble. Lin Tian''s fists were fiercely pressed against the throats of two Mirror Breaking experts, blood flowing from their mouths as they stared wide-eyed and slowly fell down. Dead! Lin Tian slowly turned his head, stared at Zhou Yi, and said, "This is my money, I''ve paid with two lives, is that acceptable?" Zhou Yi was stunned, staring into Lin Tian''s eyes as if he saw an Asura from Hell. This wasn''t payment, this was clearly a threat! Zhou Yi quickly knelt down, kowtowing and pleading, "My lord, my lord, I was wrong, I don''t want your money, I''ll read your fortune, no, I''ll read a hundred fortunes for you, just spare me, I''ll read fortunes for you for a lifetime." Read fortunes for a lifetime? Humph! Lin Tian would never allow such a person to stay by his side for a lifetime, and as soon as Lin Tian learned what he wanted to know, he would immediately kill Zhou Yi. He commanded, "Get up." Zhou Yi did not dare to defy Lin Tian and immediately sprang up, but he continued to plead without daring to look at Lin Tian. Lin Tian asked, "Read a fortune for me, get it right, and I might spare your life. Tell me, where is Guan Family Village now?" Zhou Yi wiggled his five fingers, glanced at the sky, clasped his hands together, and then, with eyes wide open, said, "It''s thirty li in the northeast direction." "Nonsense," Lin Tian shouted. "I just came from that direction and did not see Guan Family Village; you dare to deceive me." Lin Tian clenched his fists, ready to kill him. He was bluffing Zhou Yi, fearing that he would lie and lead him astray. Zhou Yi, terrified, shuddered all over, fell to his knees, and quickly kowtowed begging, "My lord, spare my life, spare my life, my fortune-telling is very accurate, I could never be wrong. Please check again, Guan Family Village must be there." Seeing Zhou Yi''s demeanor, he must not have lied, so Lin Tian felt reassured. He asked Zhou Yi to stand and questioned him, "You usually read fortunes for others, have you ever read your own fortune?" "I have," Zhou Yi replied. "Have you ever calculated your lifespan, whether you will die peacefully?" Hearing Lin Tian''s words, Zhou Yi got an uneasy feeling and shifted his steps slightly backward, then said, "I''ve calculated my own lifespan, I will die at the age of ninety-six, die a natural death, a peaceful death, without any regrets." Lin Tian laughed and said, "It seems, then, that you are not very accurate, are you?" "What?" Zhou Yi exclaimed, and the next moment, a Flying Dagger had already entered his throat. Zhou Yi fell down! A fortune-teller can predict thousands for others, but can never predict his own fate. Doctors cannot heal themselves; fortune-tellers cannot read their own fortunes! Chapter 574 - 546 Uncle Guan is Angry Then, Lin Tianyi set fire to the entire hut and walked in the direction Zhou Yi had pointed him in. Zhou Yi''s character was questionable, but his divinations were extremely accurate. Sure enough, 30 miles to the northeast, Lin Tianyi found the Guan Family Village he had been desperately searching for. It was a small village, but there were no villagers left, just a long pole with a banner hanging from it, which bore the words "Guan Family Village" in large characters. At the entrance of the village, two men stood guard. Lin Tianyi climbed up to a higher vantage point and observed that the village was managed militaristically. Despite its small size, there were guards on duty and patrols, all uniformly dressed in jeans and blue shirts, each bearing the character "Guan." He had intended to barge in and kill Master Guan directly, but just then, two assassins from the Guan Family Village passed by nearby. Lin Tianyi quietly approached them and overheard their conversation. "Big brother, we really struck it big this time. Killed five people and got five million. We could never earn that much even after years of being bodyguards!" "Yeah, from now on, we should just stick with the few masters of the Guan family. Once I''ve made enough money, I''ll go back to my hometown to start a company and get a taste of the rich life." "Hahaha!" It turned out they were also assassins, and having taken five lives, they had unfortunately run into Lin Tianyi. They deserved their bad luck. He activated his strongest superpower, Heaven''s Punishment, and with a Thunder Whip in each hand, furiously struck at the two assassins. Since it was an ambush, the two assassins had no chance to prepare and could only defend in haste, but they were no match for Lin Tianyi. They didn''t manage to parry a single move and were easily killed by him. Lin Tianyi changed into their clothes and strolled towards the Guan Family Village. Unfamiliar with him, the two guards at the entrance stopped Lin Tianyi and asked, "Who are you, where did you go, and when did you join the Guan Family Village? I''ve never seen you before." Lin Tianyi made up a story on the spot, "I joined the Guan Family Village a week ago and just went out to kill. Killed two people, now I''m back to ask Master Guan for a reward." "Nonsense, no new people have joined the Guan Family Village within the last month. What are you really after, trying to sneak in here?" The two guards drew their swords simultaneously, pointing them at Lin Tianyi. Lin Tianyi shook his head reluctantly. He didn''t want to draw blood from them, but now it seemed he had no choice. Three seconds later, Lin Tianyi dragged their bodies to a nearby grove and then boldly walked into the village. He encountered a patrol team, but they didn''t recognize Lin Tianyi as an outsider. The further he walked into the village, the noisier it got, with the sound of drums and trumpets, like a huge party was in full swing. Following the sounds, Lin Tianyi found a relatively open concrete area where a crowd of people gathered, cheering loudly. Lin Tianyi squeezed his way into the crowd to see what exactly was happening inside. Sitting at the front, fifteen men wore black shirts embroidered with a black dragon. From afar, these five were clearly dressed differently from the others in the village. Clearly, their statuses were the most distinct. Then, the man sitting in the middle stood up, excitedly shouting, "Brothers, as I said, we''ll make money together. Just got good news, Golden Dragon Brother and Wang Han Brother have killed four strong competitors for us, so now, a reward of four million to Golden Dragon Brother and Wang Han Brother." "I hope everyone takes pride in this. Rest assured, as long as you serve me well, money will come your way." "Master is so generous." "Master is mighty." "We swear to follow Master Guan to the death." The man who had just spoken was Master Guan, the target Lin Tianyi intended to kill. Amid the cheers, two men came forward, each took a travel bag, unzipped it, grabbed several stacks of cash, and excitedly held them above their heads to show off the bundles of hundred-yuan notes to everyone. "Yeah, yeah, yeah!" The crowd boiled over, eyes filled with envy. Then, Master Guan continued, "There''s one more thing. Two people, although they didn''t kill anyone, informed me of the opponent''s location. I brought people to kill the opponents. Although they did not kill, their tip-off contributed to our success, and thus they also deserve a reward." "Number Two, Number Three, come here, a reward of one million for you." Smiling, two men came up, and Lin Tianyi noticed they were the same two he had spared that morning. They had planned to kill Lin Tianyi, whom out of kindness had spared their lives, yet for the sake of money, they had turned against him and led Master Guan to attack. Such vile behavior was utterly despicable. Number Two and Number Three happily accepted their travel bags full of money. At that moment, a figure hurried over. "Master Guan, something terrible has happened." "What''s the matter? Slow down, don''t panic when something happens," Master Guan advised, appearing quite composed. "Master, the two guards at the entrance were killed, their bodies dumped in the woods, and one guard''s clothes were stolen." "What?" exclaimed Master Guan. He shouted, "Everyone, be alert! This person clearly has malicious intentions to sneak into our ranks and cause mischief. He must be among us; be very careful and find this person, kill him." "Who is it, who?" Everyone was in panic, staring around at each other, their hearts filled with fear. "No need to search anymore, it''s me," Lin Tian roared. The people around instinctively stepped back three paces from Lin Tian, then, gripping their weapons, they stared at him menacingly. Elder Guan stepped forward, his four brothers all holding weapons and standing by his side. "Who are you, sneaking into Guan Family Village, and what is your purpose?" Lin Tian didn''t answer but asked instead, "This morning, did you blow up a car?" The second brother exclaimed, "It''s him, it''s definitely him, Elder Guan, the competitive opponent I told you about is him." The third brother took a sharp intake of breath and said, "You were blown up, why aren''t you dead, are you a human or a ghost?" They thought there was only one Lin Tian in the combat vehicle, but they didn''t know that Lin Tian and his people totaled three. Lin Tian glared at the second and third brothers and shouted angrily, "I spared your lives, and you repay kindness with ingratitude. People like you don''t deserve to live in this world." The third brother retreated continuously in fright, but the second brother, unconcerned, said, "You''ve got some nerve, daring to barge into our Guan Family Village. You see Elder Guan and you don''t even kneel and beg for mercy, yet you dare to threaten to kill me. Do you think our Guan Family Village is a place where you can act recklessly?" S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian paced step by step toward the second brother and said, "I want to kill you, who can stop me?" As Lin Tian got closer to the second brother, the latter panicked, hurriedly running behind Elder Guan and frantically said, "Elder Guan, save me, save me." Elder Guan nodded and said, "Young man, this is Guan Family Village, my territory. Who gave you permission to kill anyone?" "Who the hell are you to require my permission to kill someone?" Lin Tian shouted angrily, continuing to walk forward without speeding up or slowing down. What? The crowd, hearing Lin Tian''s words, was completely stunned. Where is this? This is Guan Family Village. In Guan Family Village, Elder Guan is the king. Who dares to defy him? Elder Guan''s face turned livid with rage. The second brother smiled on the side; initially, he thought Elder Guan, being a mere serving man, wouldn''t protect him expressly, but things were different now. The conflict had escalated from just between him and Lin Tian to between Lin Tian and Elder Guan. Angered, Elder Guan ordered, "To refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit, come on, kill him!" Warriors of Guan Family Village, armed with weapons, charged at Lin Tian, over a hundred strong. Lin Tian activated his superpower, and in the next moment, thunder light filled the area, Heaven''s Punishment in hand. Two Thunder Whips, like peerless deadly weapons, swept out. Lin Tian blocked them, and all were killed by the Thunder Whip''s overwhelming power. In the ensuing chaos, he moved unchallenged, killing over thirty men in the blink of an eye, with no one able to get close to him. Such combat power made Elder Guan sweat coldly. If the fight continued like this, Lin Tian might wipe out the entirety of Guan Family Village. He roared, "Second brother, third brother, fourth brother, fifth brother, attack together, you must kill this man." The four powerful men charged out together, each with a cultivation similar to Lin Tian''s. One against four. With glowing eyes bursting with divine might, Lin Tian used the Flying Technique, combined with the Neural Response Speed Ability, pushing his speed to the maximum. His body, like a phantom, moved faster than an arrow shot from a bow, his body shot forward diagonally. A Thunder Whip appeared in front of the third brother in the blink of an eye. The third brother cried out in alarm, frantically defending, but Lin Tian''s speed was too fast; the Thunder Whip harshly lashed at his body, exploding half of his body, leaving him on the ground as a charred corpse, smoke billowing from his entire body. "Third brother." "Younger third brother." "Brother three." The crowd shouted in alarm, staring at Lin Tian, all displaying murderous intent. The five of them were brothers in life and death. Although they were brutal and bad, they valued brotherly love extremely. The death of the third brother completely enraged them. "Kill!" The crowd roared. Lin Tian, with one hand summoning Heaven''s Punishment, and the other forming a Fireball, harshly smashed it at the fourth brother. The fourth brother cried out in alarm, hurriedly dodging, but by the time he repositioned himself, Lin Tian''s fist had already harshly struck his throat. "Pfft" The fourth brother spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his eyes wide open as he bled to death. The absolute disparity in strength, within less than a minute, Lin Tian had killed two strong men. The second and fifth brothers, witnessing Lin Tian''s overwhelming strength, were both shaken. Although they were angry, their fear of Lin Tian outweighed their anger, and they did not dare to take action, fearing death. Watching quietly from the side, Elder Guan, now furious with two brothers dead and his authority challenged, took action. "Scoundrel, take this move!" Chapter 575 - 547: When Paths Cross, the Brave Emerge Victorious Uncle Guan was also a powerful warrior, half a step into the Condensing Mirror level, yet his strength far surpassed that of his few brothers. Lin Tian, in the midst of fierce battle, felt a strong killing intent from behind. A fist packed with ferocious power struck towards the back of his head. The fist was fast, the force was immense, and in the blink of an eye, it was upon Lin Tian''s head. Without even the time to glance back, Lin Tian clenched his fist and struck back directly. Boom! The fists collided hard, and a piercing pain traveled up Lin Tian''s arm. He retreated quickly, his face pale, his breathing unsteady. "Very strong," Lin Tian exclaimed. Uncle Guan was feeling similarly, having been sent back by Lin Tian''s punch, sustaining minor injuries himself. He had launched a sneak attack with all his might, while Lin Tian had been caught off guard. When compared, Lin Tian was still a tad more formidable. "Go!" The second brother shouted from the side, urging to take advantage of the moment before Lin Tian could fully recover and kill him in one fell swoop. Lin Tian quickly drank a healing potion, his tiger eyes glaring fiercely at the second brother. He held the Thunder Whip tightly in his hand, sweeping it towards the second brother. "Damn it!" the second brother cried out in alarm, shifting from offense to defense, using his broadsword in front of his chest to block Lin Tian''s Thunder Whip. Unexpectedly, Lin Tian''s Heaven''s Punishment was immensely powerful; the Thunder Whip shattered the second brother''s broadsword and lashed ferociously onto his chest. "Pfft!" The second brother spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying back more than ten meters and crashing to the ground. He struggled a few times before going still. "Second brother." Uncle Guan cried out, his gaze fixed on Lin Tian as he threw another punch. The fifth brother followed closely behind, with a long sword stabbing towards Lin Tian''s back. Contending with one Uncle Guan was already difficult enough; he had to take down the fifth brother. To trade a light wound for a fatal one! Lin Tian dodged the vital areas, letting Uncle Guan land a punch on his flesh, then with all his strength, lunged at the fifth brother. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Uncle Guan''s punch hit Lin Tian hard on the back of his shoulder, while Lin Tian''s punch landed fiercely on the fifth brother''s chest. Lin Tian was injured and spitting blood while the fifth brother died on the spot. "Fifth brother." Uncle Guan exclaimed. Lin Tian once again drank a healing potion and did not make a move, as the potion''s healing process required time, and he had to stall for as long as possible. "Kid, all four of my brothers have lost their lives to you. If I don''t kill you today, then I don''t deserve the Guan surname," Uncle Guan bellowed, his body surging with superpower. In the blink of an eye, a black ring appeared in his hand. The black ring was his superpower, which he had named Demon-Subduing Ring. The Demon-Subduing Ring couldn''t directly kill the enemy; it could only tightly bind the opponent, serving as an auxiliary superpower. The Demon-Subduing Ring expanded with the wind, dark winds swirling as it looped towards Lin Tian. In a panic, Lin Tian tried to defend, but the Demon-Subduing Ring was too fast, and, in the end, it still ensnared him. The Demon-Subduing Ring quickly shrank, binding Lin Tian tightly, rendering him completely immobilized. Lin Tian exerted his full strength in an attempt to break free from the Demon-Subduing Ring, but it only stretched out. When Lin Tian eased his effort, the Demon-Subduing Ring contracted again. For the moment, he couldn''t break free from it. "Kid, no half-step Condensing Mirror level warrior has ever broken free from my Demon-Subduing Ring. Stop wasting your energy and just accept your death," Uncle Guan coldly shouted and, at last, threw a punch at Lin Tian. Lin Tian used the Flight Technique, carrying the Demon-Subduing Ring, and suddenly flew up to the roof of the house, still struggling fiercely. He believed that with just a few more minutes, he could definitely break the ring. He flew to the roof, angering Uncle Guan greatly. Struggling, Uncle Guan climbed onto the roof to pursue Lin Tian, who then easily flew to another rooftop. "Dammit, use bows and arrows, shoot him dead," Uncle Guan yelled. The people below quickly fetched bows and arrows from the house, notching their arrows and shooting in unison at Lin Tian. Just then, with a long howl from Lin Tian, he flexed his body with all his might, his arms opening and closing wide, and with a loud bang, finally broke the Demon-Subduing Ring. Several arrows shot at Lin Tian, which he easily dodged. He quickly kicked off roof tiles swiftly, the tiles, as if guided by eyes, hitting everyone shooting arrows below, leaving them battered and bloodied. "What?" Uncle Guan cried out. "He''s so strong!" "He broke Uncle Guan''s Demon-Subduing Ring, look!" , . But the moment the Demon-Subduing Ring was broken, everyone was dumbfounded. This was the first time they had seen someone break free from Uncle Guan''s Demon-Subduing Ring. Disregarding the crowd''s shock, Lin Tian charged at Uncle Guan on the rooftop. The two exchanged blows fist for fist, flesh against flesh, with no fancy moves in their techniques, only a fight-for-your-life style. Neither yielding nor using their superpowers, it was purely a contest of strength and physical resilience. The crowd was stunned by the spectacle, something even more thrilling than what they''d seen on television. In less than three minutes, both were bloody messes, their legs and arms drenched in blood, both severely wounded. Lin Tian adopted a desperate stance, nothing else mattered to him now. Uncle Guan had injured Fang Shaoxiong; Lin Tian had to make sure he died. No matter the cost. But Uncle Guan was different; he wanted to avenge his four brothers, but as the fight dragged on, he realized that he and Lin Tian were evenly matched. Who would win or lose remained uncertain, and he wasn''t willing to sacrifice his own life for revenge. He defended himself while saying to Lin Tian, "Kid, I killed your brother, and you killed mine; we''re even now. Let''s each take a step back and no longer trouble each other, how about that?" Lin Tian said, "I''m telling you, my brother is lucky; he''s not dead." Upon hearing this, the old man''s anger flared up and he said, "Since your brother isn''t dead, and you''ve already killed four of my brothers, you''ve already taken advantage and you''re still relentlessly after me. What exactly do you want?" "What do I want? Of course, it''s to kill you. Nobody can harm my brother. Whoever hurts my brother has to die." After hearing this, the old man felt a surge of frustration; he launched several frenzied attacks, but he still couldn''t inflict any damage on Lin Tian. Gradually losing steam, he went from attacking to defending, preparing for a chance to escape. On the contrary, Lin Tian was all offense, exchanging blow for blow with each punch aimed to kill. Then, the old man seized an opportunity, kicking at Lin Tian and using the force to rush backward, planning to flee. "Now''s the time." Lin Tian sneered coldly and stamped his feet, crushing several roof tiles into powder. He executed the Flight Technique and swiftly got behind the old man. The old man''s running legs were no match for Lin Tian''s flying speed. Before he could even leap off the roof, he felt a chill on his back. He turned his head, only to have a fist already striking his forehead. The next moment, his head was smashed by Lin Tian, and he died disgracefully. "Phew..." Lin Tian let out a long sigh. His strength was evenly matched with that of the old man. What determined their fight was perseverancethe spirit of being unafraid to die. If the old man had continued fighting him, the outcome of who would win was uncertain. Lin Tian himself was also at his limit, but he didn''t give up, fueled by a single-minded obsession to kill the old man at all costs. It was because of this obsession that he persisted to the end. As for the old man, the opposite was true. Initially, he wanted to murder Lin Tian desperately, but once he realized that Lin Tian''s strength matched his own, he decided to run away, losing the intention to kill Lin Tian. Wavering back and forth, afraid of losing his life, in the end, he lost exactly that. The brave prevails in a narrow path; that''s the principle it speaks of. Bravery means not fearing death. The vicious fear the bold, and the bold fear those who are unafraid to die. Those who care the least about their lives often end up the last ones laughing. Having killed the old man, Lin Tian had only exacted half of his revenge. He quickly flew down to the ground and fixed his gaze on the people below. "Run for it; he killed the old man; hurry, run!" someone shouted, and then they ran frantically backward, with others following suit. They treated Lin Tian like the Demon King, wishing they could sprout wings and fly out of his sight. "Who dares move." Lin Tian roared, kicking out a steel blade which shot like an arrow and killed the one leading the escape. Blood sprayed on the face of the person next to the victim, who was so scared that they couldn''t move any further and collapsed to the ground with a thud. Following suit, everyone else knelt down and began to kowtow, begging for mercy. "Big brother, we were wrong; it was the old man who killed your brother, yeah, and it was he who made us ignite the bomb. It has nothing to do with us!" "That''s right, the death of your brother has nothing to do with us at all, not a bit!" , . Everyone was pleading for mercy, now all pretending to be innocent. Lin Tian ignored them and walked to the middle, pulling out two people who were shivering with fear. They were the two who had reported the news, Second and Third. "Big brother, we were wrong; we''re just porters and never killed anyone. We were wrong; we won''t dare to do it again." "Hmph." Lin Tian sneered, dismissing their excuses. It was their very words that had previously led Lin Tian to release them, nearly causing Fang Shaoxiong to die. Lin Tian wasn''t about to stumble over the same stone twice. His hand moved, and the blade fell, killing Second. A foul stench filled the air as Third, scared out of his wits, wet his pants. Lin Tian grabbed Third by the hair and demanded, "Tell me, who else was with you when you went after my brother." Third, who was already cowardly, now obeyed Lin Tian''s every command. "Him." Third pointed at a person. The accused shook all over and was about to dispute the claim when Lin Tian killed him with a single strike. "Who else." "Him." "Him." , . Third named eight people in succession, and Lin Tian killed them all. With his vengeance complete, Lin Tian also killed Third with one stroke of his blade. He quickly left Guan Family Village to regroup with Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying. Lin Tian found them, and with the treatment from the healing potion, Fang Shaoxiong''s wounds had mostly healed. He was still weak, but walking was no longer an issue. Then, Wang Ying spoke anxiously. "Big brother, you''re finally back. If you hadn''t returned, it would''ve been too late. Just now, the volcano has already erupted on a small scale, and the surrounding powers are ready to make their moves. The whole volcano is about to erupt." Chapter 576 - 548: Volcanic Eruption As soon as Wang Ying finished speaking, another loud boom came from the volcano. "Big brother, look, the volcano has erupted on a small scale again," Wang Ying said, pointing at the volcano. The eruption imminent, Lin Tian dared not delay, shouting, "Quick, get in the car, Shaoxiong rest, I''ll drive." Soon, Lin Tian drove the chariot to the edge of the wilderness, his eyes fixed intently on the volcano. By now, the volcano had erupted in multiple places, the entire mountain trembling violently, the final eruption drawing ever closer. Wang Ying and Fang Shaoxiong, unable to use fire control techniques, were susceptible to harm from the magma. Lin Tian directed them to stand aside. Now, various powers stood at the forest''s edge, all staring at the whole volcano. Lin Tian roughly estimated there were about a dozen factions present, the strongest possessing the ability of "condensing mirrors." As for these people, it would be wise to stay cautious! Another half an hour passed, and the entire volcano belched rolling thick smoke, streaks of flame shooting skyward, raising the surrounding temperature by three or four degrees in an instant. "Boom..." The earth-shattering noise was accompanied by flames, smoke, and lava all erupting simultaneously. The smoke billowed into the sky where a huge mushroom cloud quickly formed, blocking out the sun and casting darkness over the land. Countless flame stones erupted from the volcano, everyone''s eyes widening as they searched for the one and only Red Flame Stone amidst them all. Lin Tian activated his clairvoyance ability; his vision was five times that of an ordinary person, allowing him to spot the Red Flame Stone the moment it appeared. As time slowly passed, the volcano''s eruptions grew more intense. At last, a crimson stone the size of a fist burst out from the volcano. It was the Red Flame Stone! The Red Flame Stone, the size of a fist, was entirely red, with a strangely intense hue that was even redder than deep red, so piercing it hurt the eyes. Hidden within rolling smoke and amidst countless other flame stones, the Red Flame Stone emitted only faint rays of red light, indecipherable to the naked eye, but visible to Lin Tian with his clairvoyance. There were quite a few factions vying for the Red Flame Stone this time, and many of them had masters. To snatch the Red Flame Stone, one must be quick! "Charge!" With a roar from Lin Tian, he kept his eyes on the Red Flame Stone and dashed forward. "Look, that guy is charging ahead!" "He must have spotted the Red Flame Stone." "Quick, follow him!" ..., ... Lin Tian, leading the way, immediately became the target. The remaining forces quickly mobilized, following close behind him. He swiftly reached a kilometer away from the volcano, the heat growing more intense, like an oven, the smoke getting thickerby far more than five times the smog of Capital City. Soaked through with sweat, he struggled to keep his eyes open, tears streaming uncontrollably. Soon, he reached the area of flowing magma. Lin Tian urged on his Fire Control Technique, wrapping his feet in flames and smoothly striding across the magma as if on flat ground. Others also reached the magma, but not all had fire-related abilities. Desperate for the Red Flame Stone, they charged heedlessly in, unable to withstand the lava''s intense heat. Accompanied by chilling screams, they were devoured by the fiery liquid, soon to become part of the stone. Approaching ever closer to the volcano, one group had also spotted the Red Flame Stone. There were five of them, led by two half-step Condensing Mirror brothers. The younger one shouted, "Big brother, you go for the Red Flame Stone, I''ll handle the guy in front." His big brother nodded, then accelerated once more, charging towards Lin Tian like a madman. As Lin Tian ran, he activated his Heavenly Punishment superpower and struck the younger brother of the two fiercely. Both brothers possessed superpowers; the younger one spewed out a fireball from his mouth, clashing fiercely with Lin Tian''s Thunder Whip. Without a doubt, the domineering might of the Thunder Whip easily shattered the fireball spat out by the younger brother, who then spat out a mouthful of blood, unable to stand, and sat down on the ground with a thud. The ground was rolling with lava, and without the augmentation of his superpower, he didn''t need Lin Tian to make another move; the lava swallowed him. "Little brother!" The big brother watched his little brother getting swallowed by the lava. They were blood brothers, and he couldn''t care less about the Red Flame Stone anymore; he turned around to attack Lin Tian. Lin Tian also respected the brotherhood between them, but showed no mercy to his enemies, and his Thunder Whip struck again, killing the big brother. Because of the two brothers'' interference, Lin Tian''s speed was reduced, and two groups had already reached the Red Flame Stone ahead of him, rushing towards it. The Red Flame Stone was right in front of their eyes, each group sent one person to seize the Red Flame Stone while the others engaged in a bloody fight. Lin Tian accelerated, activating his Neural Response Speed Ability and combined it with the Flight Technique, charging diagonally toward the Red Flame Stone. "Hahaha..., I''ve got the Red Flame Stone!" One man grabbed the Red Flame Stone first, shouting with joy, but his smile abruptly ceased as a Thunder Whip fiercely struck his back. Lin Tian whizzed past him like a helicopter, and in the moment of the man''s deathly collapse, snatched the Red Flame Stone from his hand. Whoever seized the Red Flame Stone became the enemy of all; the two groups that were fiercely battling it out halted their fight upon seeing Lin Tian gain possession of the stone, sheathed their weapons, and like long-time friends, united to attack Lin Tian. There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests! Lin Tian, paying them no mind, continued to run in circles and then headed back. With the Red Flame Stone in hand, he ran first, then flew, and when he couldn''t fly, ran again; his speed was swift, leaving the various forces far behind. As he was running into the woods and about to meet up with Wang Ying and the others, a Condensing Mirror expert suddenly burst out and aimed a lethal punch at Lin Tian. He had concealed himself well or rather, he had not gone in to snatch the Red Flame Stone but had waited here, ambushing with a stealthy strike. Exhausted from the relentless running, Lin Tian was caught off guard by the Condensing Mirror expert''s sneak attack. They exchanged punches, but Lin Tian was no match and was sent flying more than a dozen meters, crashing heavily to the ground. "Hand over the Red Flame Stone, and I''ll spare your life," the Condensing Mirror expert bellowed with fury. Lin Tian climbed up from the ground, dirty and disheveled, and began to run again. "Seeking death." The Condensing Mirror expert roared angrily, chasing after Lin Tian while activating his ice superpower. He formed an icicle and shot it towards Lin Tian. Sensing a fatal threat, Lin Tian swiftly dodged. The icicle grazed his shoulder, leaving a ten-centimeter gash on Lin Tian''s shoulder, with blood instantly staining his clothes. Lin Tian screamed in agony, fell to the ground, and the Condensing Mirror expert swiftly caught up, scoffing, "Men die for wealth as birds die for food. I asked you to hand over the Red Flame Stone, and you refused; now, I''ll just have to kill you and take it myself." Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Take this!" Chapter 577 - 549 Shenxing Gate "Watch the fist!" The Ningjing expert didn''t waste a single moment and struck mercilessly, throwing a punch to kill Lin Tian. Already injured, Lin Tian faced the punch coming at himit would either kill him or leave him severely wounded. Just at this critical moment, a vast force surged into Lin Tian''s body as a war chariot raced towards him. It was Wang Ying. Wang Ying had transferred his superpower to Lin Tian! Lin Tian was overjoyed, letting out a lengthy howl. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Boom!" Subsequently, the immense power concentrated in his fist, Ox Power Technique Fifth Level, the strength of ninety wild oxen, he struck with all his might. Boom! The two fists collided, setting off a muffled sound. The Ningjing expert was first shocked, then convulsed, and finally, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. He was hurled over ten meters by Lin Tian''s punch, landing heavily on the ground. Unwilling to accept this, he struggled to straighten up and yelled, "You... why have you suddenly become so strong!" The pursuers behind were already catching up, but Lin Tian had no time to waste words with him. He dealt him a fatal kick and swiftly rushed into the war chariot. Fang Shaoxiong floored the accelerator, and the chariot sped off like a rocket. In the woods, a few individuals remained. Seeing Lin Tian with the Red Flame Stone entering the war chariot, they recklessly lunged at the vehicle, seemingly unaware of what they were thinking; their flesh and blood bodies stood no chance against Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariot. Several strong individuals were struck dead, crushed into a pulp by the war chariot. The followers watching Lin Tian''s chariot disappear in the distance were still not ready to give up; they broke into a run, hoping to catch up to Lin Tian. But as it turned out, legs could never outrun wheelsthe pursuers, out of breath, were eventually left without a trace by Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariot. "Phew..." Lin Tian exhaled deeply, holding the Red Flame Stone tightly, staring at it and thinking, it truly wasn''t easy to seize the Red Flame Stone. Dozens of people died, and even Lin Tian himself was so heated that he sweated salt, losing lots of water, nearly dehydrated. Lin Tian grabbed a two-liter water bottle and drank it all down with big gulps, just like a bull. Wang Ying, young and curious, reached out directly towards the Red Flame Stone. "Big brother, this Shi Tian (stone) is just a bit more colorful, doesn''t seem to be anything special, does it?" "Ah...! It hurts!" But the moment Wang Ying''s fingers touched the Red Flame Stone, the stone''s radiance intensified, unleashing a scorching heat that immediately burned his fingers. Wang Ying blew on his fingers while complaining pitifully, "Big brother, what is this thing? It''s fine when I don''t touch it, but why does it get so hot the moment I do!" "Hahaha...!" Lin Tian laughed heartily, took out a healing potion for Wang Ying to drink, and told him, "That''s what you get for being nosy and too curious. Let me tell you, the energy contained within this Red Flame Stone is unimaginable. Only a superpowered individual with Fire Element powers can hold it without getting burned. You burned your fingers because you deserved it." Wang Ying scratched his head, looking at Lin Tian with a wronged expression. He looked rather comical. Right after, Lin Tian said, "Shaoxiong, you haven''t recovered yet, let me take over the driving, you should rest!" Fang Shaoxiong did not refuse as it was indeed a bit of a strain for his body to drive for a long time. As they were about to switch drivers, something unexpected happened. The sound of rumbling thundered, and a large tree rapidly rolled toward them from the front, heading straight for the war chariot. "Big brother, quickly turn the steering wheel left!" Fang Shaoxiong shouted urgently, but it was too late. Just as he finished speaking and Lin Tian had barely touched the steering wheel, the rolling tree smashed onto the Death War Chariot. The defense of the Death War Chariot was no jokethe outer shell was merely dented and didn''t break, but the Death War Chariot was knocked back over ten meters by the rolling tree and stalled. Lin Tian refused to believe their luck was that bad today; it didn''t make sense for a perfectly good drive to be ruined by a tree like that. The tree had to have been placed there deliberately. Lin Tian was furious on the spot. He stepped out of the war chariot to find no one around, he then yelled out. "Damn it, who''s there? If you''ve got the guts, come out and face me one-on-one. Hiding and attacking from behind, what kind of skill is that?" No sooner had he finished speaking than over twenty figures emerged from the direction of the rolling tree. The leader was a purple-clad young man around thirty years old, with sharp eyes and a hint of a murderous aura between his brows. The purple-clad young man was at the Half-Step Ningjing cultivation, and among this group, his strength was above average. Behind the young man, there was an old man with white hair, holding a knifethat was the real powerhouse, at Ningjing level, but he was no ordinary Ningjing expert. His power was infinitely close to the Half-Step Fusion Realm. The purple-clad young man didn''t speak, and neither did the white-haired elder behind him. At times like this, it''s generally the underlings who speak first. One of the underlings standing next to the purple-clad young man said, "Hey kid, who did you just call a coward?" "Just admit you''re all a bunch of cowardly turtles," Lin Tian pointed at them one by one and said. "Do you know who this is? Even if I lent you a few guts, you wouldn''t dare to call our young master a cowardly turtle," a lackey pointed at the young man in purple and yelled. Lin Tian had already perceived the extraordinary aura of the young man in purple and hadn''t expected him to be a young master. By the looks of it, he was someone of significant background. "This is our Shenxing Gate''s young master, Mo Xingyi. You''ve heard of Shenxing Gate, haven''t you? It''s one of the top sects in Huaxia, with countless strong members. Our young master Mo Xingyi''s fame is widespread; countless people upon hearing his name can''t resist feeling admiration and prostrate themselves in worship. You..." His flattery was over the top; Lin Tian gave him full marks for that. Probably even Mo Xingyi couldn''t bear to listen anymore, glaring fiercely at him. The lackey felt a chill down his spine, shuddered, and didn''t dare to speak again. "Hmph, hmph..." Lin Tian chuckled, "Shenxing Gate? Never heard of it. Mo Xingyi? Even less so. What I see now are just a bunch of cowardly turtles and despicable lowlifes who stab people in the back." Upon hearing this, Mo Xingyi was extremely angry and took a few steps forward, ready to make a move. The strongmen behind him gripped their weapons, as if they were all prepared to act on Mo Xingyi''s command. Just then, those who had been chasing after Lin Tian arrived, panting. Seeing the war chariot, it was as if they had spotted a Red Flame Stone, their eyes gleaming with greed, wishing they could immediately rush forward, kill Lin Tian, and snatch the Red Flame Stone. But when they got closer, they turned their gazes toward Mo Xingyi in unison. This glimpse was significant, and all their faces immediately turned green, their hope transforming into despair, as if the Red Flame Stone no longer had anything to do with them. Upon closer inspection, one could read a sense of fear in their eyes. They all bowed to Mo Xingyi together and said respectfully, "Young master!" Among these people, there were also two cultivators at the Reflecting Mirror level, and even they respectfully addressed Mo Xingyi as young master, which gave Lin Tian a bad feeling. Mo Xingyi was a person with significant influence. Although Lin Tian had never heard of Shenxing Gate, he thought its power must be considerable. Thinking about how Mo Xingyi had taken the initiative to seek trouble with him, and how he had called Mo Xingyi a cowardly turtle, Lin Tian felt that it was a minor issue whether he could keep the Red Flame Stone today or not. The most important thing was whether he could keep his life. Mo Xingyi nodded to the crowd and then stepped forward to address Lin Tian, "You called me a cowardly turtle. I want to prove to you that I am a man of iron and blood. A duel, do you dare?" The word "duel" sent a shock through the crowd. An elder from behind Mo Xingyi stepped forward, wanting to dissuade him, but Mo Xingyi rejected him with a look. The group that had come to snatch the Red Flame Stone didn''t miss this chance to suck up, and they stood up to accuse Lin Tian, taking the opportunity to brown-nose Mo Xingyi. "Who do you think you are, daring to compete in martial arts with our young master? Do you know when our young master was making his name in Jianghu you were still wearing open-crotch pants!" "You really don''t know how insignificant you are. Someone like our young master is not someone you can afford to offend." "And you dare to call the young master a cowardly turtle. If you have any sense, concede early, hand over the Red Flame Stone to the young master, kneel down and beg for mercymaybe the young master will spare your life." "Such an ignorant fool, huh!" ..., ... Facing the crowd''s accusations, Lin Tian didn''t pay them any attention. Since they wanted a fight, Lin Tian thought of a good way to save his own skin. "Mo Xingyi, a duel with you is also a bet. How about this, if you win, I''ll hand over the Red Flame Stone to you. If I win, you must let me go and not take advantage of your numbers to bully me," Lin Tian said. Mo Xingyi spoke confidently, "I won''t lose. I''ve never even known how to write the word ''lose.'' I accept your wager, but let me emphasize one thing: if you lose, not only will I take the Red Flame Stone from you, but I''ll also take your life while I''m at it." "Now, do you still dare to duel me?" Mo Xingyi asked coldly. "Hmph, what''s there not to dare? Bring it on!" Lin Tian exclaimed. Now, Lin Tian''s heart was at ease. It seemed that Mo Xingyi, as a person of status, would not renege on his words in front of others. Lin Tian thought to himself: As long as he beat Mo Xingyi, Mo Xingyi would have nothing to say. Although Mo Xingyi wanted the Red Flame Stone, he wouldn''t trouble Lin Tian due to the witness of these people. The two men moved to the center of an open space, standing ten meters apart, adjusting their breathing, gathering their strength, ready to take the first round with their strongest moves. Everyone, including Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying, formed a circle and watched the excitement, cheering and rooting from the sidelines. "Big brother, you can do it, you''re the best!" Wang Ying was the first to shout. His shout reminded others, and the rest called out, "Young master, fight quickly, beat this kid until he''s looking for his teeth on the ground." "Young master, you''re the best." "Young master, use Shenxing Gate''s ultimate technique to kill him with one stroke!" ..., ... Apart from Wang Ying and Fang Shaoxiong, no one supported Lin Tian. Wang Ying desperately cheered for Lin Tian, but in the end, his voice was completely drowned out by the others. He could shout himself hoarse, but Lin Tian wouldn''t hear him. Chapter 578 - 550 Divine Star Finger The crowd cheered on; the match was about to begin. Mo Xingyi smiled, "Lin Tian, you are half a step into condensing the mirror, and so am I. As the young master of the Shenxing Gate, I''ve braved through many storms and faced countless duels. Boasting below the condensed mirror, I reign supreme!" Lin Tian responded, "Whether you are the king below the condensed mirror, only a fight will tell. It''s too soon to conclude now as the battle hasn''t started yet. Make your move!" He clenched his fists, quietly waiting for Mo Xingyi to make a move. Unexpectedly, Mo Xingyi didn''t even clench his fists; he just stood there, seemingly quite at ease. He laughed, "I consider myself stronger than you. I''ll strike first, fearing you won''t withstand even a single blow. I''ll let you make three moves, so when you lose, you''ll be utterly convinced." "Arrogant." Lin Tian sighed lightly, "Then I won''t be polite, watch closely." He swiftly made his move, utilizing the Ox Power Technique; his feet firmly planted on the ground like a Fierce Tiger descending the mountain. He unleashed a punch that carried the strength of seventy-two wild bulls. "Trivial trick!" Mo Xingyi looked down on Lin Tian''s punch. He allowed Lin Tian three moves and didn''t strike back. With a step and a flash, he prepared to dodge Lin Tian''s punch. Lin Tian adjusted his attack in response, changing his straight punch to a left hook aiming for Mo Xingyi''s temple. Seeing the fist rushing towards his temple, he suddenly panicked, as if sensing the breath of death. "Young master, block with your right fist and strike with your left leg," the elderly man with white hair anxiously shouted. He was a powerful individual and acted mainly as Mo Xingyi''s bodyguard. If Mo Xingyi were injured or killed, the elderly man would certainly face relentless pursuit from Mo Xingyi''s father. Therefore, whenever Mo Xingyi dueled, the elderly man was the most worried. Guided by the elder''s advice, Mo Xingyi covered his temple with one hand while kicking out his left foot. Fearing death, he used most of his strength to block Lin Tian''s attack on his temple, leaving his left leg''s kick powerless. Initially, Lin Tian didn''t intend to defend against his left leg; if he were kicked, then he would take the hit since it wouldn''t harm him. But Mo Xingyi, either intentionally or by coincidence, changed the direction of his left foot''s attack. With a swish, cold sweat rolled down. Hurriedly, he freed up some strength to block Mo Xingyi''s left foot. Fortunately, Lin Tian managed to protect his lower region, but the power of his punch loosened, pushing Mo Xingyi back only three steps without causing him any substantial injury. The surrounding crowd began to whisper among themselves, not expecting Lin Tian to be so formidable. Mo Xingyi, feeling the sting of defeat, his face flushed with a burning sensation, wished he could find a crack to crawl into. His cheek hurt, not from Lin Tian''s punch, but from Lin Tian''s intangible humiliation. He had just boasted about being the first under the condensed mirror, offering Lin Tian three moves. Yet Lin Tian, with just one move, forced him into action and still defeated him. He felt humiliated; the whispers around him seemed to mock him, laughing at his expense. He was furious. "Lin Tian, I will kill you," he exclaimed. No longer caring about his earlier promise of three moves, he shamelessly initiated the attack on Lin Tian. Lin Tian also raised his fists, meeting Mo Xingyi head-on. The two fiercely clashed, Exchanging punches and kicks in physical combat, each fighting desperately. Mo Xingyi''s physical strength was evidently inferior to Lin Tian''s, and from the start, Lin Tian dominated the fight. Within fifteen moves, Lin Tian landed a punch on Mo Xingyi''s chest, sending him flying five or six meters away. This was still Lin Tian holding back, as he was currently at a disadvantage, his life in someone else''s hands; he dared not offend Mo Xingyi too much. Lin Tian said, "You lost, please keep your promise," After speaking, he prepared to leave with Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying. "Stop him!" Mo Xingyi angrily ordered. A group of people quickly blocked Lin Tian''s path. Wang Ying''s superpower had already worn off, and with Lin Tian being half a step into the condensed mirror level, if a fight ensued, he was no match for these people. Supressing his anger, he asked, "Do you intend to go back on your word now?" The white-haired warrior drew his sword, advancing to subdue Lin Tian. "Wait," Mo Xingyi stopped the white-haired warrior. He declared, "In my life, Mo Xingyi has never lost. A mere physical duel is not my true power," After speaking, he extended a finger, its tip radiating a blue glow and emanating terrifying power. Seeing his extended finger, everyone''s eyes widened, filled with fear and awe. This was his unique skill, and also the unique skill of Shenxing Gate, the Divine Star Finger. The Divine Star Finger, evolved from superpower, is more a cultivation technique than a mere superpower, A superpower can only be activated by an individual, but a cultivation technique can be written down in books for those without superpower to practice. However, not just anyone can cultivate it. Only those who meet one condition can practice it; they must be Spiritual Warriors. Simply put, superpower is used by the individual, whereas cultivation technique can be utilized by Spiritual Warriors who have not manifested superpower; the two are complementary. Mo Xingyi was not a superpowered individual, but he was a Spiritual Warrior who could practice the Cultivation Technique, Divine Star Finger. By practicing Divine Star Finger, one could cultivate a ''gas'' quite similar to the Ability Source, which people usually called "vital energy." When Divine Star Finger was deployed, it stunned everyone present. "Wow, look, the young master is about to use the Divine Star Finger." "Shenxing Gate rose to prominence relying on this powerful Cultivation Technique, Divine Star Finger. I''ve long heard of its immense power but never witnessed it. Today, I finally have the chance." "Hahaha, although I didn''t get the Red Flame Stone, seeing the world-dominating prowess of Divine Star Finger is also worth it, hahaha!" Mo Xingyi, observing the admiring looks in people''s eyes, felt great joy. He was very arrogant and flamboyant, always hoping others would look at him with admiration. He roared, "Divine Star Finger is my ultimate skill, today, I will use my most powerful ultimate skill to kill you, letting you know the strength of the number one person under the Heavens." "Kill!" With a furious roar, Mo Xingyi''s fingertips aimed at Lin Tian, as a pale blue Finger Force, shot towards Lin Tian like lightning. "Very strong!" At first glance, Lin Tian felt that Mo Xingyi''s Divine Star Finger was strong, but upon closer inspection, he found that Mo Xingyi''s use of Divine Star Finger was merely superficial, with dispersed force, weak cohesion, and insufficient lethality. This was not because the Cultivation Technique of Divine Star Finger was not powerful, but because Mo Xingyi''s cultivation was not refined; he only focused on the posture and forgot to concentrate the lethal power of Divine Star Finger. And whether it''s Cultivation Techniques or superpowers, having just posture is useless; lethality is what''s most important. Mo Xingyi had somewhat missed the mark. Lin Tian sneered, "With such a level, yet daring to claim the title of number one under the Heavens, that''s quite an overstatement. As to why he has never been defeated, I guess it''s because those who fought him took his status into consideration, intentionally losing to him, thus giving him great confidence." Facing his Divine Star Finger, Lin Tian activated his superpower, Heaven''s Punishment, using just eighty percent of his strength, a Thunder Whip swept out. The moment the Thunder Whip intersected with the Finger Force, the Divine Star Finger''s force was sent flying back, and Lin Tian''s Thunder Whip stopped just a meter from Mo Xingyi''s forehead. Had Lin Tian not deliberately held back, he would already be dead. "You''ve lost," Lin Tian spoke indifferently, then turned around, preparing to leave with Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying. You''ve lost! These three words echoed long in Mo Xingyi''s ears. From his birth, he had been the untouchable young master, respected by everyone. Over the years, he grew up amidst other''s fear; he always looked down on others. In sparring, he had never been defeated. He was known as a child of Heaven in people''s mouths; the word ''defeat'' was something he could not bear. Seeing Lin Tian getting farther away, his heart hardened, not caring about the promise made before the match. He believed that Lin Tian defeating him was an insult to him and to those who insulted him, he must kill. "Stop." Mo Xingyi spoke indifferently. A line of people quickly drew their swords and blades, blocking Lin Tian''s path. Lin Tian''s heart panicked as he despised Mo Xingyi to the extreme, becoming even more furious. He originally thought that with Mo Xingyi''s prestigious status, his words were as irreversible as spilled water and that he would adhere to them. In full view, even if he had no shame, he should still consider the face of Shenxing Gate. But in reality, he was wrong, he didn''t expect Mo Xingyi to be so shameless, extremely shameless. As he turned his head, he quietly said to Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying, "If a fight starts later, you two run immediately, the more who can get out, the better." Then, he faced Mo Xingyi angrily, "Young Master, are you intending to go back on our agreement?" He intentionally stressed the words ''Young Master'' heavily, aiming to remind him to be mindful of his status and have some sense of shame. Mo Xingyi shamelessly said, "Agreement? What agreement? I don''t remember having any agreement with you." Then, he shouted to everyone, "Agreement, do you remember me making any agreement with him?" The people around were all fair-weather friends, who could sway with the wind. If it came to being shameless, they were even more so than Mo Xingyi. "What agreement?" "Right, I don''t remember any agreement either." "Young Master, he holds the Red Flame Stone and just insulted you and Shenxing Gate. This man deserves to die." Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes, kill him, Young Master, kill him." , . Mo Xingyi sneered, "See, killing you is everyone''s wish. ''Misfortune brought by oneself cannot be avoided'' is precisely about people like you." Lin Tian stared furiously at Mo Xingyi, his teeth itching with rage, he truly wished he had used Heaven''s Punishment to kill him earlier. Seeing Mo Xingyi''s smug look, he shouted, "What do you have to be proud of? In my eyes, you are just a mere ant. If it weren''t for Shenxing Gate backing you, you would already be dead." Lin Tian''s words deeply humiliated Mo Xingyi, he retorted angrily, "Indeed, I can''t beat you, but I am the young master of Shenxing Gate, I have Shenxing Gate to support me, you don''t. Come, kill him." Chapter 579 - 551 Abolish an Arm Mo Xingyi shouted angrily, "That''s right, I am the young master of the Shenxing Gate. The Shenxing Gate will support me. I have Shenxing Gate, you don''t. Come, kill him!" All the people took action at once, and the strong man behind Mo Xingyi drew his sword in an instant. With a flash of his blade''s light, it sent out a bone-chilling brightness, intimidating in all directions! As soon as he saw the white-haired elder make a move, Lin Tian''s heart felt ice cold. Lin Tian couldn''t even block one move in front of him. In an instant, countless shadows rushed toward Lin Tian. Just when he felt helpless, a familiar wave of Superpower surged out suddenly. The white-haired elder''s body shook, and he stared off into the distance with a startled expression. Everyone was shocked, and the more timid ones broke into a cold sweat, feeling that all their resistance was futile under this surge of Superpower. Lin Tian looked up into the distance and saw a golden war spear. That golden war spear was indeed the Superpower of the Dragon Emperor. It was the Dragon Emperor. The Dragon Emperor had come! The last time Lin Tian left Nidhogg, the Dragon Emperor was seriously injured. Now, seeing the power of the golden war spear, it was clear that the Dragon Emperor had healed his injuries and reached his peak condition. But Lin Tian was puzzled; he hadn''t notified the Dragon Emperor, so why would the Dragon Emperor appear at this time? Although he didn''t know why the Dragon Emperor appeared, his presence made Lin Tian feel that his life was protected. Lin Tian wanted to give the Dragon Emperor thirty-two thumbs up. The golden war spear roared through the sky, like a meteor, creating a dazzling golden trail in the sky. The golden war spear shot straight down at Lin Tian''s feet, piercing into the ground diagonally, with the earth itself cracking open. An invisible shockwave swept in all directions, endowed with supreme Divine Power, knocking back those who had just tried to kill Lin Tian. Some weaker individuals were even sent flying, vomiting blood. Then a voice as loud as thunder, like the ringing of a giant bell, echoed in everyone''s ears. "Who says no one will support him? I will support him!" Every word was as loud as the sound of two cars colliding at a speed of one hundred eighty miles per hour, leaving people with ringing ears and dizziness. In this situation, some people covered their ears, feeling dazed, but still did not forget to flatter Mo Xingyi. "Who is it, who dares to be so bold? If you dare, come out! How dare you show off in front of the young master? Are you tired of living?" "Indeed, the person the young master wants to kill, can you even protect them?" "Come out! I will be the first to destroy you, to vent anger for the young master." Immediately following, the Dragon Emperor appeared before everyone. Lin Tian remembered that he couldn''t fly either, and didn''t know how he managed to arrive out of thin air, looking incredibly cool and beyond compare. Behind the Dragon Emperor were more than a dozen Nidhogg strongmen, all of them possessing the strength of half-step Condensed Mirror realm. Among them, Lin Tian recognized one of them, wasn''t it Xiahou Qingyi? The Dragon Emperor shot out three rays of golden light from his mouth, targeting the three people who had just insulted him with words. The moment the Dragon Emperor''s feet touched the ground, the three people''s foreheads exploded simultaneously. This method stunned everyone, and even Lin Tian felt for the first time that the Dragon Emperor was quite ruthless! Mo Xingyi was furious. He intended to kill Lin Tian but was saved by the Dragon Emperor. Now, he harbored a desire to kill the Dragon Emperor too. However, he knew he was no match for the Dragon Emperor, and he shouted to the white-haired elder behind him, "Uncle Dao, go, kill them, and I''ll seek merits from my father for you." The white-haired elder was somewhat embarrassed. Mo Xingyi might not recognize the Dragon Emperor, but he did. He dared not make a move against the Dragon Emperor; otherwise, he wouldn''t even know how he died. With some difficulty, he said, "Young master, this person is..." He hadn''t finished speaking when Mo Xingyi interrupted him with a forceful attitude. I don''t care who he is; if he stands in my way, I will make him die. The Dragon Emperor let out a cold laugh, activated his Superpower, and formed an invisible giant hand that fiercely slapped Mo Xingyi across the face. Mo Xingyi screamed miserably, falling hard to the ground with blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. He had been slapped across the face for the first time in his life; even his father had never hit him. "Damn it, Uncle Dao, what are you doing? My father sent you to protect me, and now I''ve been hit. You do nothing, not even a fart. Uncle Dao, you''ve gone too far. Believe it or not, when I go back, I will have my father demote you from your Elder position," Mo Xingyi roared. The white-haired elder felt some anger upon hearing this, but he dared not show it. After all, one has to bow under the eaves. With some fear, he stood up and said respectfully, "Sir, our Shenxing Gate and your Nidhogg have always kept to our own waters. This is our Shenxing Gate''s young master. Although his words were inappropriate, he is still the young master of the Shenxing Gate. I hope you can consider Shenxing Gate''s dignity and spare him this time." The white-haired strongman spoke reluctantly, but there was still a hint of threat in his tone. The Dragon Emperor said, "Before this, there were no grudges between Shenxing Gate and Nidhogg, but now there are. If I had arrived a moment later, Lin Tian would already be a dead man now, right?" The white-haired strongman was embarrassed and couldn''t refute, since what the Dragon Emperor said was the truth. Mo Xingyi, watching from behind, was driven to urgency. It proved that not only did he love to show off, he also lacked any discernment. He failed to see that the Dragon Emperor was overwhelming the old man with white hair; he even thought that he held the initiative in the palm of his hand. He forced the white-haired powerhouse to speak, "Uncle Dao, what''s wrong with you? Are you not listening to me anymore? Go on, kill this beast for my vengeance, and I''ll have my father promote you, and give you a raise." As soon as the word ''beast'' was uttered, Lin Tian smiled, the white-haired powerhouse became fearful, and the Dragon Emperor grew angry. It was the first time Lin Tian had heard anyone daring to call the Dragon Emperor a beast. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The white-haired powerhouse quickly stepped forward to explain, "Our young master just misspoke. To the respected elder, we hope you will overlook this on account of Shenxing Gate''s sake, and not take it to heart." The Dragon Emperor furiously said, "You keep mentioning Shenxing Gate as if our Nidhogg considers Shenxing Gate a dish to be casually eaten?" "He insults me once, and I''ll cripple one of his arms. You will carry it out. Do you have any objections?" It has to be said, when the Dragon Emperor got angry, he was indeed quite terrifying. Shenxing Gate was not considered a major sect; in Yunhai, its strength was far behind that of the Tianxia Alliance, and compared to Nidhogg, it was incomparable. "What, he dares to cripple my arm? Uncle Dao, did you hear that? Are you deaf? Go up and cripple him, hurry!" Mo Xingyi roared in anger. Right now, the white-haired elder truly wished he could die, really wanting to slap Mo Xingyi hard for his nonsense. He was suffering immensely, for if he complied with the Dragon Emperor and crippled Mo Xingyi''s arm, upon returning, Mo Xingyi''s father would certainly not let him off the hook; it was even possible that he would be killed. But if he didn''t comply with the Dragon Emperor, then the Dragon Emperor would personally take his life; at that time, he would undoubtedly die. After much deliberation, he decided to agree to the Dragon Emperor''s demands and let the Dragon Emperor cripple one of Mo Xingyi''s arms. That way, he might die; if not, he was sure to die without question. The white-haired elder said helplessly, "I have no objections." Then, he turned his head towards Mo Xingyi, guiltily saying, "Young master, I''m sorry." He drew his knife. Mo Xingyi panicked, not understanding why the white-haired powerhouse ''betrayed'' him. Wasn''t he his own bodyguard? How come at this time, instead of drawing his knife to fight others for him, he was about to chop off his arm? "Uncle Dao, what are you doing? I''m telling you, if you do this, it''s an act of betrayal. If I tell my father, even if you run to the ends of the earth, he will find you and kill you..." "Ah...!" A scream rang out; before Mo Xingyi could finish speaking, the white-haired powerhouse had already chopped off his right arm. "You, you, you...!" Mo Xingyi''s face contorted with pain; clutching his wound, he pointed at the white-haired powerhouse, too furious to speak. The white-haired powerhouse knocked Mo Xingyi out with a punch and took out a medicine, placing it in his mouth. It was a Great Tonic Medicine; knocking him out was to spare him the pain. He had chopped off one of Mo Xingyi''s arms and still didn''t know how to explain it after returning to Shenxing Gate; he was now fearful too! He turned his head, managing to squeeze out a forced smile, and said with feigned composure, "My lord, are you satisfied?" The Dragon Emperor nodded, waving his hand to dismiss them. Finally, it was over; the white-haired powerhouse sighed a breath of relief, picked up Mo Xingyi, and quickly left with his people. Soon, only Nidhogg''s people remained in the area. Lin Tian scurried to the Dragon Emperor''s side, giving him a big thumbs up with a beaming smile, "Dragon Emperor, you''re really awesome, you''re really cool." Lin Tian, backed by an old general, had always dared to confront the Dragon Emperor, causing him to lose face several times; this was known to the Dragon Emperor. The two men were okay on their own, but now the Dragon Emperor was with a dozen Nidhogg members. He whispered to Lin Tian, "Kid, you better behave yourself, or if you annoy me, I''ll skin you alive." Lin Tian''s face was filled with a sense of injustice. His recent praise was genuine; the Dragon Emperor had indeed looked very cool. Then, Lin Tian asked, "Dragon Emperor, how come you''re here? Did you put a tracker on me?" "Why would we track you for no reason? We can get the message about the Red Flame Stone just as you can. We came to snatch the Red Flame Stone, but we arrived a step too late, and you got ahead of us," the Dragon Emperor replied. Lin Tian nodded and then, somewhat proudly, said, "Dragon Emperor, you were really cool just now, going so far as to offend Shenxing Gate to avenge me, even crippling their young master. You''re really good to me." The Dragon Emperor snorted, "We Nidhogg are the nation''s force, standing for justice. But recently, the various sects have been increasingly audacious, more and more disregarding our Nidhogg. My actions today were to warn all sects that Nidhogg is not to be underestimated." Hearing this, Lin Tian felt as if he had been slapped in the face; apparently, the Dragon Emperor''s fierce behavior was not for Lin Tian''s sake. Just as Lin Tian was beginning to think well of him, it vanished. Alas, the Dragon Emperor was too straightforward, too inept at speaking. Even a little lie could have made Lin Tian owe him a favor. Chapter 580 - 552: The Girl in the City The Dragon Emperor was too rigid, Lin Tian couldn''t do anything about him, feeling that the Dragon Emperor had no personal touch other than rules and Nidhogg. Then, the Dragon Emperor said to Lin Tian, "Do you have the Red Flame Stone on you?" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian panicked, hastily retreating a few steps and staring at the Dragon Emperor, as if to say, ''The Red Flame Stone is stolen by me, what are you going to do?'' Seeing Lin Tian''s stingy expression, the Dragon Emperor looked at him disdainfully and said, "Don''t worry, the Red Flame Stone is still yours. However, the energy within the Red Flame Stone is too immense; it could burn you if you try to absorb it alone. Hand it to me first, I''ll go back and get someone to study it and see if we can help you absorb the energy inside to the greatest extent." The Dragon Emperor stared at Lin Tian with a look that said this was for his own good! Regarding the Dragon Emperor''s words, Lin Tian was a bit skeptical! The Red Flame Stone, a natural, ownerless objectonce someone obtained it, it was theirs. What if the Dragon Emperor deceived him and didn''t return it to Lin Tian? But Lin Tian was really overthinking things; someone as significant as the Dragon Emperor, how could he possibly deceive him of the Red Flame Stone! Lin Tian''s eyes fixed on the Dragon Emperor, his hands tightly covering the Red Flame Stone, his face expressing four large characters. I! DON''T! BELIEVE! YOU! The Dragon Emperor grew angry, as he had never been looked at with the eyes one uses to watch a swindler. "Hand it over!" The Dragon Emperor shouted, unleashing the aura of a mighty person, and Lin Tian felt as if he was about to be beaten. "Here... here you go, don''t be angry," Lin Tian handed over the Red Flame Stone to the Dragon Emperor, grinning as he spoke. The Dragon Emperor, still furious, snatched the Red Flame Stone, and Xiahou Qingyi quickly said, "Team leader, the captain is doing this for your own good. The Red Flame Stone is too conspicuous; keeping it on you will definitely attract the coveting of other forces, so..." "Thank you, Dragon Emperor." Lin Tian quickly expressed his gratitude, "A dog bites Lu Dongbin, not knowing the heart of a good person!" The Dragon Emperor shouted angrily, then loudly declared, "Let''s go!" They must have come by plane, as Fang Shaoxiong''s Death War Chariot was basically wrecked. Lin Tian, along with Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying, hurried after the Dragon Emperor, ready to take a private jet back with him. The Dragon Emperor escorted them to Yunhai, then told Lin Tian that a mission from Nidhogg was coming, which would be a big move, and asked Lin Tian to prepare well. Afterwards, they split into two groups; Lin Tian took Fang Shaoxiong and Wang Ying back to Yunhai, while the Dragon Emperor headed to Nidhogg with Xiahou Qingyi and others. Nidhogg had another big move coming, and this time the mission might take a long time to complete; Lin Tian needed to sort out his current affairs. In reality, he didn''t have much to deal with; He Qianqian''s family issues had already been resolved by Lin Tian, and meeting her parents went smoothly. The task given by Shen Mengyi involving the Lingzhi had also been completed by Lin Tian, and the only thing left unfinished was a minor matter. The brother of He Qianqian, He Dong, to whom Lin Tian had promised to find a wife, he couldn''t let him down. Lin Tian sent Wang Ying back first and handed fifty million to Fang Shaoxiong to build another war vehicle. Then, Lin Tian went shopping at a supermarket and visited He Qianqian''s house. "Brother-in-law, you''re finally back!" As soon as Lin Tian reached the door, He Dong shouted, looking thrilled. Lin Tian handed the food he bought to He Dong, patting his head and smiling, "Kid, did you miss your brother-in-law?" "I did." He Dong said insincerely, and then he whispered, "Brother-in-law, my sister missed you even more, always talking about you!" It was truly a blessing for Lin Tian to have a loving woman worry about him at home while he struggled outside. He said, "Okay, I''m going to see your sister. Don''t eat all the things I bought; save some for your sister." "Got it." Just as Lin Tian arrived at the doorstep, he saw He Qianqian rushing out with tearful eyes, her appearance like flowers dripping with rain, so aggrieved it was heart-wrenching. What Lin Tian received was a punch. "Why did you only come back now? I haven''t seen a trace of you these days, not a single message, do you know how worried I''ve been? Or is there another woman out there, and you don''t want me anymore, don''t love me anymore?" He Qianqian spoke more and more sorrowfully, and as she spoke, she... cried. Oh dear, Lin Tian had intended to hug and kiss her, but unexpectedly, she was crying. Lin Tian also felt like crying. Why is she crying? Because women are too much trouble! Oh! Even though it was troublesome, He Qianqian was still worried about him. Lin Tian felt relieved. He hugged He Qianqian, not caring what he had done wrong and admitting his mistakes first. "Big wife, I was wrong. I won''t disappear for so long ever again. I was wrong, I was wrong...!" Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a while, He Qianqian finally stopped crying and stared at Lin Tian, finally waiting for some practical benefits. "Cough, cough...!" A voice disrupted this beautiful moment, causing He Qianqian to blush instantly. He Jing. He Jing said with a grin, "Qianqian sister, what are you both doing? Why can''t innocent me understand this mess?" Lin Tian had a helpless look; being teased by his sister-in-law was indeed uncomfortable. Both were descendants of the same grandparents. Why were He Qianqian and He Jing''s personalities so different? Even Lin Tian, who was usually shameless, felt embarrassed by He Jing''s words. He Qianqian was blushing even more, her cheeks red as big apples. Lin Tian really felt like biting into them. The two girls, hitting and joking, disappeared from Lin Tian''s sight. He Qianqian was occupied by He Jing, so Lin Tian directly went to find He Dong. He Dong looked strong, being just sixteen, it was his period to eat a lot. The chicken feet and pig''s trotters that Lin Tian had bought him had already been devoured by half. "Tastes good?" Lin Tian asked. While eating, He Dong replied, "Delicious, brother-in-law, this is the first time in my memory that I''ve eaten so luxuriously. In the past, on New Year''s or my birthdays, mom would buy me these treats. But she could only afford one, one chicken foot, and I could stretch it out to last a whole day." Lin Tian, unintentionally moved by what he heard, experienced an inexplicable feeling of heartache. Ordinary chicken feet, Lin Tian had eaten enough of them, yet He Dong cherished them as if they were treasures. The disparity between the poor and the rich made itself evident. His little brother-in-law wasn''t having an easy life; Lin Tian felt he must compensate He Dong well. Beautiful women, worry-free lifestyle, cars to pick at will. Saying this, He Dong finished another chicken foot and prepared to tear into another. Lin Tian quickly snatched it away, saying, "Stop eating, eating too much of this stuff is bad for your stomach. Eat it tomorrow, if it''s not enough, I''ll buy more, enough for you." He Dong belched contentedly and said, "Thank you, brother-in-law." Afterwards, Lin Tian got to the main point. He asked, "He Dong, don''t you want to leave here and come with me, brother-in-law? I''ll take you to the big city, eat big meals, sleep in a mansion." He Dong, unmoved, stared at the chicken feet and said, "Brother-in-law, chicken feet are already a feast for me now. I am a poor man; I''m not used to sleeping in mansions. Home is quite good." Honestly, Lin Tian was quite surprised by He Dong''s response. Lin Tian wanted to lead him to a better life, yet this kid seemed unappreciative. However, this also highlighted He Dong''s simple, content nature. Lin Tian decided then and there; he must take He Dong with him to lead a good life. He smirked and pulled out his trump card. Sure enough, this topic was what He Dong was most interested in. He swallowed his saliva somewhat reluctantly and said: "Zhang Xiaohua, the beauty of the neighboring village, is the prettiest girl there. A few days ago, I even wrote her a love letter. Even though Xiaohua didn''t agree, she hasn''t refused either. Maybe in a few days, I will end up having a girlfriend." Oh boy, Lin Tian was surprised by He Dong''s words; who would''ve thought this kid was quite sly? He seemed honest, but in reality, he wasn''t all that innocent. But, he''s a talent with potential! Lin Tian grew fonder of his little brother-in-law and tempted him once more. "Zhang Xiaohua, just hearing this name sounds so rustic. And she might look pretty, but she''s nothing special. Plus, considering how conservative your village is, even if you date her, you won''t really gain much." He Dong glared at Lin Tian resentfully and then said, "Brother-in-law, what are you talking about? We''re in true love." Oh boy, Lin Tian found him even more adorable. He was young, hardly in his first relationship, yet daring to speak of true love. Does he even know what love is? Chapter 581 - 553 Strangle You Seeing that He Dong had not yet agreed, Lin Tian revealed his ace card. "City girls are extremely, extremely open, so open that you can''t imagine. Sometimes, wow, as long as they like what they see, no matter if they know the person or not, they can spend the night in a hotel together. Now tell me, are they open or what?" Lin Tian stared intensely at He Dong, swallowing secretly. Seeing the effect of his words, Lin Tian knew his brother-in-law was getting on board. He gently tapped He Dong, who shuddered all over and coquettishly complained, "Brother-in-law, what are you doing?" Lin Tian smirked, leaned forward, and whispered into He Dong''s ear, "As long as you come to the big city with your brother-in-law, I guarantee that within a month, you''ll lose your virginity." "Really?" He Dong suddenly turned around, giving Lin Tian a start, his attitude changed too quickly! Lin Tian raised three fingers to the sky and swore, "Today, I, Lin Tian, guarantee that if He Dong comes with me to the big city, I''ll ensure he loses his virginity within a week." "Thank you, brother-in-law. I''ll go with you," He Dong happily agreed. The smile on his face was nearly blooming. With He Dong''s agreement, Lin Tian finally let out a sigh of relief. He reached out his hand, ready to high-five He Dong as a promise. He Dong also extended his hand, preparing to high-five, marking a beautiful moment, which, however, was interrupted by a furious shout. The beautiful moment was disrupted by none other than He Qianqian. "What are you two doing?" He Qianqian roared, like a mad tigress. At that moment, He Qianqian, wearing high heels, stomping angrily, her face flushed red and her hair almost standing on end from anger. It was over. At that moment, Lin Tian felt his world collapsing, realizing that He Qianqian had been eavesdropping for quite some time. The conversation between the two men, damn it, He Qianqian had heard everything. Seeing the relentless fury in He Qianqian''s demeanor, Lin Tian wanted to cry, and so did He Dong. The two men seemed to be hugging each other, weeping, hoping it might make He Qianqian forget their earlier conversation. At that moment, He Qianqian wasn''t beautiful at all; rather, she resembled a shrew. She walked right up to Lin Tian and fiercely pinched him, twisting his face so much that he almost cried out in pain. As someone who had crawled out of deadly situations, the pain made even Lin Tian want to scream, showing the force behind He Qianqian''s pinch. Now He Qianqian was truly furious. Lin Tian seducing his own brother-in-law wasn''t proper, how could she, as his wife and a sister, not get mad? After pinching Lin Tian, it wasn''t over yet, but she didn''t want to deal with Lin Tian right then. She pointed at him and yelled, "You, go to the corner and crouch with your head down, now!" Having messed up, Lin Tian didn''t dare anger He Qianqian further. He walked towards the corner like a well-behaved child, head in hands. Halfway there, Lin Tian cheekily looked back at He Qianqian and said, "My dear wife, don''t be angry, I was just joking with my brother-in-law, don''t be mad." "Scram!" He Qianqian almost screamed at Lin Tian, his face instantly transforming from laughter to tears as he obediently crouched in the corner, head in hands. In his lifetime, Lin Tian was not afraid of many people, but he feared two when they were angry - his big wife He Qianqian and his little wife Bu Mengting. However, since Bu Mengting''s temper was much milder and she rarely got angry, the only person in the world who could make Lin Tian crouch in the corner with his head down was his big wife He Qianqian. He Qianqian''s eyes were locked tightly on He Dong, who trembled with fear, continuously stepping back. "Big sis, I was wrong, I won''t dare do it again, but I was just joking with my brother-in-law, really, really." "Shut up." He Qianqian yelled furiously, her hands going to work, pinching and twisting He Dong savagely! "Ouch, sis, I was wrong, I won''t dare again, it was all a joke with brother-in-law, ahh ahh ahh...!" He Dong let out a scream like a pig being slaughtered; Lin Tian, watching from the side, felt the pain himself, thinking his big wife was too harsh on her own brother! He Dong was just sixteen, an age where if kids don''t learn well, their whole life might be ruined. He Qianqian''s harshness, resembling that of hating that iron cannot become steel, the harder she hit, the deeper her love for her brother was. The wailing lasted three or four minutes, leaving He Dong with several purple bruises as if he had been cupped. Finally, when He Dong''s voice was hoarse, He Qianqian''s heart softened. Angrily she commanded, "You have to study well in the future, don''t fool around with Lin Tian, got it?" "I''ve got it," He Dong said with a sobbing voice. He Qianqian emphasized again, "He Dong, I tell you, if I find out you''re fooling around with Lin Tian again, next time I''ll pinch you with pliers." Oh my, He Qianqian is too cruel; using pliers to pinch, that''s practically torture! "Got it." "Quick, go back to your room, use the red potion, and don''t put on clothes; let it air out, and you''ll be fine," He Qianqian instructed. He Dong escaped like he had been granted amnesty, looking utterly dejected. The moment He Dong left, Lin Tian felt a chill because it was his turn now. Just thinking about the scene where He Qianqian was pinching He Dong, Lin Tian got goosebumps all over! It was freaking scary! As He Qianqian walked towards Lin Tian step by step, Lin Tian lifted his head and said with a playful smile, "Hello, my dear wife." Who is your dear wife, scram!" Lin Tian, feigning surprise, stood up and attempted to wrap his arms around He Qianqian''s waist. "My dear wife, what''s wrong? You will always be my dear wife, alive or... oh no, no, sorry, sorry, my dear wife is a fairy from heaven, how could she possibly die!" Lin Tian''s slick ways almost made He Qianqian laugh, but she held back her giggles and questioned him sternly, "What did you say to my brother? Do you realize he''s only sixteen, and not mature enough at this age? What if you lead him astray and he fails to learn good behaviors?" Lin Tian nodded vigorously in apology, his attitude scoring full marks. Knowing Lin Tian''s disposition, He Qianqian knew that persuading him logically was futile. She believed hitting him and making him feel the pain would be the most effective lesson. "I''m going to pinch you to death." He Qianqian lunged at Lin Tian with a menacing gesture. He Qianqian''s agility was no match for Lin Tian''s; with just a slight dodge, he avoided her hands. He Qianqian missed him completely and grew even angrier, tossing aside her high heels and lunged at Lin Tian again. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian dodged left and right, evading He Qianqian''s attacks four or five times consecutively. When it came to combat, women were at a disadvantage, but in crying and creating drama, they had a clear edge. He Qianqian switched tactics, opting to cry first, then cause a scene! "Wah wah wah... Lin Tian, Lin Tian you... You actually dodged, wah wah... are you trying to infuriate me to death, wah wah... just kill me with your anger..." He Qianqian cried pitifully, tears streaming down her face it was truly unbearable for Lin Tian to see her cry! He truly loved He Qianqian deeply and, to keep her from crying, Lin Tian offered his own body as a sacrifice. "My dear wife, please stop crying, I was wrong, I really was. Go ahead and pinch, as long as you''re not sad, you can pinch me to death if it makes you feel better!" he said, spreading his arms open for her to do so. While still crying, He Qianqian approached Lin Tian and, without any reservations, as soon as he came within range, she stopped crying instantly and lunged at him like a tiger pouncing on a wolf. "That will teach you not to be proper, leading my brother astray, I''m going to pinch you to death...!" He Qianqian pinched both of Lin Tian''s arms simultaneously and he screamed in pain yet oddly satisfying. This pinching session was inevitable; Lin Tian only hoped that his dear wife would show some mercy and pinch him less, or that a miracle might occur. As it turned out, He Qianqian was too furious to go easy, but a miracle did happen. At the critical moment, He Qianqian''s parents returned from grocery shopping. Upon seeing He Qianqian lying in Lin Tian''s arms after a struggle, they widened their eyes in curiosity and asked, "Is... is Lin Tian back? Qianqian, what are you two doing?" It wouldn''t do to tell her parents what Lin Tian and He Dong had talked about. He Qianqian withdrew her hands and replied cheerfully, "Mom, Dad, it''s nothing, we''re just playing around!" He Qianqian''s smile was forced, but Lin Tian''s laugh was from the heart, relieved that he no longer had to endure the pinching. Seeing the tear streaks at the corner of He Qianqian''s eyes, the father-in-law asked, "Qianqian, why have you been crying?" Then, his tone shifted immediately as he rebuked Lin Tian angrily, "Lin Tian, did you make Qianqian cry? You''ve been away for so long without a word; do you know how worried Qianqian was? Tell me, have you been fooling around outside?" Lin Tian felt a wave of injustice wash over his grimacing face. He Qianqian quickly clarified, "No, Lin Tian hasn''t been fooling around." Her father still looked unconvinced and pressed, "Qianqian, be honest. Lin Tian may be wealthy, but we don''t fear him. You''re my precious daughter, and I will never let you suffer." What a great father, albeit a bit too speculative. "Dad, really, there''s nothing, Lin Tian and I are fine," "Then why were you crying?" her father relentlessly pursued the question. Seizing the moment, Lin Tian retrieved a diamond ring from the ''Taotie System'' and slipped it onto He Qianqian''s finger. He explained, "Father-in-law, you''ve misunderstood me. I bought a diamond ring for Qianqian today, and she cried because she was moved. I''m a man utterly devoted to Qianqian; how could I do something to hurt her?" The father-in-law still seemed a bit skeptical but looked at He Qianqian, who, gritting her teeth, nodded slightly. "Hahaha...!" "Great, that''s wonderful." The father-in-law, overtaken by emotion, approached Lin Tian and said, "Son-in-law, that''s more like it! You two are truly made for each other. Marrying our Qianqian is your good fortune. I''m not just boasting; my daughter...!" Chapter 582 - 554: Mengting Jewelry Store The father-in-law praised He Qianqian while dragging Lin Tian into the house; clearly, he was thrilled about Lin Tian''s proposal and really hoped his daughter could marry Lin Tian. Lin Tian breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling like he owed his father-in-law ten thousand thumbs-up. If his father-in-law hadn''t shown up in time, he would have been doomed. He Qianqian was fuming at the side, her teeth itching with irritation, while her mother simply dragged her off to cook. For the moment, she was powerless and could only temporarily let Lin Tian off the hook. Seeing He Qianqian cooking, Lin Tian finally relaxed. He quietly found He Dong, who was shirtless, looking in the mirror, laboriously applying red potion to a bruise. Seeing the bruises all over, Lin Tian felt heartache. "I''ll help you apply it." Lin Tian stepped forward and snatched the red potion. He Dong, seeing that Lin Tian was unharmed, looked at him in astonishment and whispered, "Brother-in-law, didn''t my sister thrash you?" "How could she not have? That attitude, even fiercer than when she pinches you. But at the critical moment, your parents came back, and my sister was too embarrassed to continue, so she let me off." "Brother-in-law, you''re really lucky. I''m so envious of you." "Be envious then. Actually, I feel pretty lucky too." ...,.... He might have escaped temporarily, but he couldn''t escape forever. That evening, unable to stand the loneliness, Lin Tian went to find He Qianqian and ended up getting a thorough beating before things went as expected. The task from Nidhogg was incoming, and Lin Tian dared not stay in Yunhai any longer. The next day, he proposed leaving Yunhai and returning to Wu''an City. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, he very formally invited He Dong and his father-in-law to go and enjoy their lives in Wu''an City. He Dong was only too eager, but the old couple seemed not accustomed to city life and stubbornly refused to go. Helpless, Lin Tian had to abandon the idea. The old couple were both in their fifties or sixties. With He Qianqian and He Dong gone, they would be very lonely, so she decided to stay and spend more time with her parents to fulfill her filial duties. He Qianqian deciding to stay put Lin Tian in a reluctant position for reasons you could guess! But He Dong was overjoyed; with He Qianqian staying in the hometown, no one would monitor what he and Lin Tian did outside. Thinking about it made He Dong happy and excited! The next day, Lin Tian took He Dong, Wang Ying, and Fang Shaoxiong to the airport. Before leaving, He Qianqian took Lin Tian and He Dong to the airport, reluctantly giving them a bunch of needless nagging. Finally, she warned Lin Tian not to lead He Dong astray. Lin Tian agreed readily, and then everyone boarded the plane together. "Wow, brother-in-law, this is my first time on a plane in my life!" "Do you like the feeling of flying?" "I love it, just look at those blue skies and white clouds below, so beautiful. If I could fly every day, it would be simply heavenly." "Alright, He Dong, in a few days, your brother-in-law will let you enjoy flying a few times. I''ll buy you a private jet." "Haha, brother-in-law, you''re the best." ...,.... Having returned to Wu''an City, Lin Tian arranged for Fang Shaoxiong and He Dong to stay in a high-end hotel. He then took Wang Ying and went to find Shen Mengyi. As he pushed open the door to Shen Mengyi''s office, he saw her busily flipping through documents. She appeared to have lost weight in just a few days; managing such a large company was immensely fatiguing. Looking around and not seeing Bu Mengting, he thought to himself, with Shen Mengyi this busy, where had Mengting run off to? Why hadn''t she thought to come and help Shen Mengyi? At that moment, Shen Mengyi noticed Lin Tian as well. Seeing him, her eyes clearly lit up with joy. Lin Tian spoke first, somewhat boastfully, "How about it? I did a great job with the Lingzhi matter, didn''t I? Seventy thousand per kilo, the lowest price in history." "Mm, it is good. I really underestimated you," Shen Mengyi said as she poured Lin Tian a cup of tea. Lin Tian looked at the thick stack of documents on the desk and said sympathetically, "Mengyi, are you this busy every day? Take care of your health and don''t wear yourself out." "Not really, it''s just these few days have been exceptionally busy. Oh, I have some good news for you." Shen Mengyi pulled out a contract and handed it to Lin Tian. It was a transfer contract. Shen Mengyi happily announced, "These last few days, Tianyi Pharma has officially partnered with the Shen Family Group. Moreover, my father has already put me in full charge of the Shen Family Group. With our collaboration, the strength of the company has more than doubled." Lin Tian gave her a thumbs-up, genuinely admiring how impressive it was for such a young girl who hadn''t even graduated from college to achieve so much. "And there''s even better news. With the strong alliance between Tianyi Pharma and the Shen Family Group, the Wang family has gone bankrupt, Wang Zhenchuan has been caught for corruption, trafficking, and taking lives, and he''s been arrested. It''s only a matter of time before he''s sentenced to death. I''ve finally had my revenge. Whenever I think of Wang Zhenchuan, I get so angryhad you not saved me back then, I would have...!" Shen Mengyi''s face turned red, and she felt too embarrassed to continue. She looked at Lin Tian earnestly and said, "Lin Tian, everything I have today, I owe it all to you." The more she talked, the more moving and emotional she became. Eventually, she started crying. Lin Tian quickly embraced her, "Don''t cry, all of this is the result of your hard work. Believe in yourself, and you will continue to do better, but remember, your health is most important." "Mmm!" Shen Mengyi nodded happily. Lin Tian asked, "You just took over your father''s company and you''re so busy. Where is Bu Mengting? Why isn''t she helping you? That girl is becoming more and more thoughtless." Shen Mengyi rolled her eyes at Lin Tian and said, "Lin Tian, you are wronging her. Shen Mengyi is not just any girl now. She is the owner of Wu''an City''s largest jewelry store''Mengting Jewelry'', a company worth several billions, and managing hundreds of employees!" "Bu Mengting, her? She''s the owner of the largest jewelry store now?" Lin Tian looked incredulous. Shen Mengyi''s achievements today were no accident. She grew up in the Shen family, influenced by her parents, so it was natural for her to be business-minded. But Bu Mengting... Lin Tian had grown up with her, and he knew exactly what Bu Mengting was capable of. He could never have dreamed that Bu Mengting could manage hundreds of employees. "Tsk!" "What about Mengting? Mengting might not have the talent, but she is diligent and learns quickly. I carefully considered making her the owner of the jewelry store, and Mengting is doing well. In just over ten days after taking over, profits increased by two percent. Could you achieve such results in just ten days?" Lin Tian, like a sulky kitten, shook his head. He was okay in combat, but managing a company was really not his forte! Afterward, Shen Mengyi looked at him with disdain, "Are all you men like this, looking down on your own women? If you think so little of them, why marry them? Arrogant and disdainful, men are all the same!" What was this all about? It was originally a minor issue, but how had it escalated into a wide-ranging problem about men and women? Moreover, Shen Mengyi seemed to be in a worse temper than before. When people are busy, they become irritable. Just then, an employee came to report to work, and Lin Tian seized the opportunity to quickly make his escape. Lin Tian disliked driving slowly, so he had hired a driver to drive the car back. The Ferrari had yet to arrive; it would only reach Wu''an City in the evening. With no other choice, he had to take a taxi to Mengting Jewelry. The taxi drove for about twenty minutes when traffic suddenly became congested. Sticking his head out to look, he was exasperated to see that it was completely jammed with vehicles. The driver, frustrated, kept honking the horn, but it was utterly useless. The cars moved slower than ants. The driver complained, "Damn, what''s going on? This place was never jammed before! What are the traffic police doing, eating up taxpayers'' money without doing their job?" Lin Tian was also puzzled. This road was not a prime location, and it wasn''t rush hour; even if there was a traffic jam, it shouldn''t be this bad! After waiting a minute or two, with the car not moving at all and more cars piling up behind them, the congestion worsened. What was more infuriating was seeing bicycles zipping back and forth beside the BMWs and Mercedes, with the cyclists wearing smug expressions as if to say to the drivers: see, your cars may be more expensive, but are they faster than mine? Lin Tian couldn''t wait any longer. He pulled out a hundred yuan and said, "Driver, I don''t have change. Keep the change. I''ll walk from here." The fare displayed was only sixty-seven yuan, but Lin Tian had taken out a hundred, making the driver quite happy. He got out of the car enthusiastically, pointed not far off and said, "Sir, Mengting Jewelry is about a kilometer away from here. Just walk forward and take a left, then..." "That''s fine, thank you, driver." Lin Tian said goodbye and, following the driver''s directions, headed for Mengting Jewelry. The further he walked, the more congested it got. The whole street was filled with vehicles, and some drivers, unwilling to stay in their cars, came out to stand in groups of two or three. They looked ahead, discussing something. Further on, he saw street vendors hurrying forward, as if drawn by the prospect of witnessing some excitement. Lin Tian was puzzled and turned to look back just in time to see a middle-aged man around fifty. Lin Tian stopped him and asked, "Uncle, what happened up front? Was there an accident?" The uncle replied, "I heard there''s been a kidnapping! A beautiful businesswoman was taken hostage. The police have arrived and are in a standoff with the kidnappers. The kidnappers have guns, and the police can''t do much about it." "Beautiful businesswoman, up front, kidnapping!" These three keywords linked together instantly made Lin Tian think of Bu Mengting. Lin Tian froze, rooted next to the uncle. "Young man, why are you blocking me? I want to go see what''s happening too. Let''s go together...!" The uncle was somewhat anxious. The uncle''s words reminded Lin Tian. "Mengting!" He shouted loudly and dashed forward recklessly, with speed that rivaled a sprint champion. "This kid, his curiosity about the commotion is even greater than mine..." The uncle sighed and continued running forward! Chapter 583 - 555 Hostage Although Lin Tian couldn''t be certain that the beautiful female boss was Bu Mengting, robbers always favored jewelry, and there weren''t many female bosses, so the person robbed was most likely Bu Mengting. Lin Tian was extremely anxious, the cold sweat on his back had drenched his entire body. "Little wife, little wife, you must be okay, you must be fine!" While he mentally sent his wishes, he ran frantically forward. The pedestrian path was very narrow; he simply grabbed a sturdy-looking man in front of him and yanked him aside, rushing forward like the wind. The robust man who was pulled aside had just thought to curse Lin Tian for his lack of morals, yet seeing Lin Tian run like the wind and noticing the sweat on his body, he didn''t speak out. He couldn''t believe that a man could run at such a speed. Faster than Bolt, he must be really desperate! "Move, move!" Lin Tian kept shouting as people in front of him stepped aside. The journey that normally took five minutes, Lin Tian managed to cover in just one minute. Ahead, the sound of police sirens buzzed, and the surroundings were already cordoned off with police tape by the time Lin Tian arrived, obscuring his view of the specifics inside. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the sign "Mengting Jewelers" loomed large the incident had occurred right at Bu Mengting''s Mengting Jewelers. "Mengting!" Lin Tian roared and rushed in. As for the crowd that had formed a perimeter, he pushed through them forcefully, elbowing his way inside. "Who is this guy, has he no decency? How can he push so aggressively!" "Why is this person like this!" "Such lack of manners." Behind him, voices continued to criticize Lin Tian sharply. Lin Tian couldn''t care less about these comments; his eyes were solely on Bu Mengting. At the forefront, there was a police line that ordinary people couldn''t cross. Lin Tian carefully observed and saw at the entrance about a dozen hostages squatting, the one in the middle being Bu Mengting. Around the hostages, there were five armed robbers, their faces covered, clearly well-trained assassins. Inside the jewelry store, several security guards lay injured on the ground, some twitching, others motionless, likely dead. The five robbers pointed their guns at the hostages, who were at risk of being killed at any moment. The police had deployed over a hundred officers, encircling the entire jewelry store. The chief officer, Guo Yun, the third in command at Wu''an City Police Department, knew that behind Mengting Jewelers was Tianyi Pharma, and if he mishandled this situation, he would lose his job. He shouted through a megaphone: "Attention inside, you are surrounded. Under our police siege, you cannot escape. Put down your weapons, release the hostages, and I will propose to the authorities a lenient deal for you." After he spoke, his palms were all sweaty. Now, he was even more nervous than the people inside. He had climbed his way to become the third in command at Wu''an City Police Department; if he lost his job over this incident, he would be devastated! The five robbers were clearly seasoned criminals and were not intimidated. The leader retorted, "Hmph, you think you can offer us a deal? I''ve killed enough people over the years to fill a truck. If you catch me, I''ll face nothing but death." "Quick, withdraw your two snipers positioned on either side of the rooftop, or I will start killing." The snipers were well concealed, yet he had managed to spot them, a testament to his skill. After he finished speaking, he shook the gun in his hand, aiming at an employee, which made every employee scream and hug their heads, trembling all over. "All right, all right," Guo Yun quickly gave in, saying, "Don''t do anything rash; we''re pulling back the snipers right now." The two snipers were withdrawn, and the robbers smirked smugly. Then, checking his watch, the leader barked, "Where''s the car? I asked you to prepare a vehicle within ten minutes, ten minutes ago. Why isn''t it here yet?" If they really gave them a car and they managed to escape, Zhou Yun would be left with no options, so a car was something they absolutely could not provide. Zhou Yun reassured them, "Don''t worry, the car is on its way, just give me another five minutes, it will definitely arrive in five minutes. Please ensure the safety of the hostages." "Don''t try to fool me with those words, I''m not na?ve. If I don''t show you my true colors, you won''t realize how serious I am." The robber glared at Zhou Yun, then turned the gun back towards the hostages. "Not good," Lin Tian muttered under his breath. Zhou Yun''s face turned pale, realizing the robbers were about to shoot. He yelled, "Don''t be impulsive, the car is nearly here, you must ensure the safety of the hostages!" "Bang!" Before he could complete his sentence, a gunshot rang out, striking down a female employee next to Bu Mengting! This shot was fired at random, which meant that Bu Mengting had just been lucky. If the robber''s aim had been slightly off, it could have been Bu Mengting who was killed. Bu Mengting screamed in terror, and from a distance, Lin Tian could see her entire body shaking violently. Let alone a young woman, even a grown man would be unable to bear witnessing a colleague being coldly shot dead right before his eyes. Having killed someone, Zhou Yun was also stunned; he continued to appease the criminals while urgently arranging for a car to be brought over. Most of the remaining police officers continued their standoff with the criminals, and a few ran out, shouting at the onlooking crowd. "Everyone, go back, it''s too dangerous here, go back quickly...!" The spectators, seeing someone dead, also became frightened and began retreating, all except for Lin Tian. He had to save his own woman; he didn''t trust others to do it. A police officer noticed Lin Tian standing still, hurried over to him, and said, "Sir, please leave, it''s too dangerous here, don''t interfere with our law enforcement, go quickly." Lin Tian, no longer caring about the rules, stepped across the police line and charged toward Zhou Yun. "Hey, stop, who are you, if you don''t stop, I''m going to shoot...!" the policeman behind him shouted continuously, but Lin Tian ignored him, and of course, he didn''t dare to shoot. Lin Tian ran up to Zhou Yun, who was now sweating profusely and staring at Lin Tian in surprise. The police hurried over and explained, "Chief Zhou, he forced his way in; I couldn''t stop him." "A police officer can''t even stop one person, what the hell are you good for?" Zhou Yun yelled, visibly agitated and irritable. He shouted at Lin Tian, "Sir, we are the police, working on a case here, we''re not filming a TV show, don''t you see, someone has already died, please leave." Lin Tian could tell that Zhou Yun was already extremely stressed. He said, "I''m here to help you rescue the hostages, give me a handgun, and I''ll help retrieve them." "Hmph, kid, are you sick? Saving yourself and you still want to rescue hostages? You know, I''ve called over the best officers from the entire police station, none of them have backed down, and you, just an ordinary person, want to rescue the hostages. Hmph!" Lin Tian ignored his mockery; saving lives was what mattered most now. He took a quick step, bypassing the police. "Damn it, come back, come back, do not interfere with our operation," Zhou Yun shouted from the side. But Lin Tian ignored him and kept walking straight ahead. Zhou Yun was nearly going insane; one person had already died, which would surely impact his career. If Lin Tian caused trouble and another hostage or two were killed, not only could he lose his job, but he might also end up in prison. "Who are you?" The robber aimed the gun at Lin Tian and demanded furiously. "My name is Lin Tian, and I am the owner of this jewelry store. I will be your hostage; let my employees go." "Fine, come over here, and once you do, we will release them," the robber said. Lin Tian nodded and walked forward step by step. The police behind him urgently shouted, "Come back, they''re tricking you, they won''t release the hostages!" "Come back, don''t go to your death." "Why are you so foolish!" ..., ... . Lin Tian ignored the police; his voice was so loud that both the police and the hostages inside heard him. Bu Mengting, initially crying bitterly, stopped crying when she heard Lin Tian''s voice, and watching his commanding figure, she suddenly felt supported and was no longer afraid. Husband, you must save me, I believe we will safely get through this ordeal. Bu Mengting thought to herself, and unknowingly, her tears turned into a smile, like the sun coming out after a little rain. "Don''t move." The robber threatened Lin Tian, aiming the gun at him. Then, the leader of the robbers sent one out to search Lin Tian thoroughly; finding no weapons on him, he wrapped one arm around Lin Tian''s neck and pointed his other hand at Lin Tian''s temple, taking him back. Instead of releasing the other hostages, the criminals now had an additional hostage in Lin Tian. Zhou Yun, witnessing this scene, wished he could strangle Lin Tian. Under everyone''s watchful eyes, he had allowed an innocent bystander to become a hostage; if anything happened to Lin Tian, his imprisonment was certain. Sometime later, Lin Tian was also pushed into the crowd of hostages, coincidentally squatting next to Bu Mengting. Lin Tian quietly leaned on Bu Mengting and whispered, "Don''t worry, sweetheart, even if I die today, I''ll get you out." Bu Mengting was moved to tears and cried, "Husband, I don''t want you to die; we both need to get out alive. Promise me." A very heavyset robber overheard Lin Tian''s and Bu Mengting''s conversation and mocked, "I was wondering why you''d dare come to your death; turns out you were here for a date with your little lover. What, you two want to die together? Don''t worry, if our boss decides to kill again, I''ll make sure you two are first." Bu Mengting shuddered in fear, and Lin Tian gritted his teeth, furiously thinking: Damn it, I''m not here to die for love; I''m here to be a hero and save the beauty. If I have to kill, you fatso will be the first I take down. Chapter 584 - 556 Rescue Three minutes later, the robber boss checked his watch and shouted at Zhou Yun, "Zhou Yun, another three minutes have passed, and the car''s still not here. Are you waiting for me to kill someone before you send the car over!" This time, the robber boss didn''t fire randomly but aimed the gun at Bu Mengting instead. Bu Mengting trembled in fear, staring at the pitch-black muzzle as tears streamed down her face. "Husband," Bu Mengting cried out, her voice filled with helplessness. Lin Tian also observed the slight movements of the robber boss''s finger, ready to act at the slightest sign of trouble. "Hold on, the car is coming right now," Zhou Yun said urgently, then turned to the police officers behind him and shouted, "Where''s the car, where''s the car...!" Thirty seconds later, the robber boss''s patience ran out. He bellowed, "It seems I''ll have to kill someone before you''re willing to call in the car." "No, no, no, the car is almost here, just one minute, only one minute," Zhou Yun shouted. The robber boss couldn''t wait that long anymore. He aimed at Bu Mengting, ready to pull the trigger. Lin Tian was itching to act, his eyes fixed on the robber boss, confident he could save Bu Mengting before the robber boss could fire. Right at this critical moment, an armored car slowly approached. Zhou Yun''s face lit up with joy as if he had just spotted a lifesaving straw. "The car is here, the car is here," Zhou Yun yelled. The robber boss saw the car and smiled, putting away his gun. Lin Tian and Bu Mengting both exhaled deeply. If the robber had fired just then, although Lin Tian could have saved Bu Mengting, the resulting chaos would have inevitably caused casualties, which he didn''t want to see and was the reason he had held back. Five robbers, one of them carrying a large parcel filled with gold and jewels, and the remaining four dragging a hostage, prepared to move towards the car. Unfortunately, Lin Tian and Bu Mengting were amongst the four hostages. The hostage in the robber boss''s grip was Bu Mengting. The robber holding Lin Tian was the fatty. The robber boss yelled, "Don''t try any tricks, or they will all die." Then, the one with the parcel was the first to get into the car, checking it thoroughly for bombs or trackers, and after ensuring it was safe, the rest of the robbers gradually got into the car. When the car arrived, the robbers were in a state of panic, distracted by excitement. This was the best moment to strike. Lin Tian inwardly gathered strength, and while the fat robber was distracted by the police, Lin Tian''s back foot sprang forth, landing a kick squarely on the fat robber''s groin. "Damn it, that hurts!" The fat robber instinctively clutched at his groin. Lin Tian seized the opportunity, throwing a punch that killed the fat robber instantly! Lin Tian wanted to move forward and kill the robber boss to rescue Bu Mengting, but the robber boss didn''t give him a chance. He stepped into the car and opened fire at Lin Tian. The two other robbers also shot at Lin Tian, who pulled out a coin from his bosom, using it as a flying dagger. Dodging bullets, he launched it at an angle. The coin embedded itself into the forehead of one robber, killing him on the spot. Another robber was taken out by a police sniper. The hostages were unharmed and quickly ran to a safe place, taking cover. "Stop...!" An ear-piercing noise erupted as the robber boss and the one with the jewels closed the car, about to flee. Several inexperienced officers opened fire rapidly, sparks flying as the bullets struck the car, which was unaffected. Zhou Yun cursed, "Dammit, stop shooting. There are hostages inside, and it''s an armored car, shooting is fucking useless." "Chief Zhou, what should we do?" one officer asked. Zhou Yun was stumped by the question. How to proceed? He didn''t know what to do either. "Chief Zhou, quick, look, that kid''s gone crazy!" An officer pointed ahead. The armored car driven by the robbers had started moving, speeding forward rapidly, while Lin Tian stood in front of the fast-moving vehicle, motionless. Lin Tian''s recent action had saved two hostages, earning Zhou Yun''s respect. But now, Zhou Yun was confused. Standing in front of a speeding armored car, what was he doing? Was it a death wish? "Damn, get out of the way!" Zhou Yun shouted. The other police officers echoed the sentiment. "Move, or you''ll be crushed to a pulp." "Step aside, we will try our best to save the hostages." "Don''t give up on life so easily, don''t seek your own death!" ..., ... Amidst people''s discussions, Lin Tian began to move. His right foot took the lead, stomping hard onto the ground. Bang! With a loud noise, the marble-paved road cracked under Lin Tian''s stomp, his ankle sinking into the soil. After all, it was marble! The force required for such a feat was massive! "Whoa...!" The crowd gasped in astonishment, staring at Lin Tian, transfixed. His left foot now lifted and stomped down just like the right, his ankle sinking into the ground. "Look, the armored car is about to hit him," an officer exclaimed amid shocked cries. Lin Tian''s arms swung in unison, opening wide, his entire being surging with energy, his superpower exploding like the Heaven Opening Pangu itself. Immense, unrivaled power gathered in his arms. ``` Witnessing this scene, the police officers began to express their opinions. "What is he doing, he''s really trying to block the vehicle." "This kid has gone crazy." "I can tell he is very strong, but the horsepower of the armored vehicle is even greater than a Hummer''s; he alone can''t stop it, he''ll be crushed into mush." ..., ... Lin Tian and the armored car were within a hair''s breadth of each other when the robber leader let out a cold laugh and stomped on the gas, flooring it. "I''ll run you over and avenge my brothers." "Bang! Bang!" Two loud noises as Lin Tian''s hands fiercely slammed onto the armored car. The robber leader felt the immense force from Lin Tian''s hands, and the speed of the armored car instantly slowed down, causing his body to lean forward and his head to violently hit the steering wheel. "What...what!" he exclaimed in shock. The armored car continued to move forward for a dozen meters, with Lin Tian retreating along with it, his feet backpedaling in the dirt, forcibly leaving two trenches on the marble ground! The armored car was truly stopped by Lin Tian, and upon seeing this, the officers swiftly changed their tune. "Wow! Divine Power!" "He''s even fiercer than a weightlifting champion!" "What''s the background of this kid, he''s so strong!" The robber leader panicked, desperately stepping on the gas, but the car didn''t budge an inch, and at last, it came to a stop with a loud bang. Pedal to the metal, he burned out the engine. "Damn it, forget the jewels, follow me," the robber leader shouted to his comrades. Afterward, he pointed his gun at Bu Mengting and slowly stepped down from the vehicle. Lin Tian, gasping for breath, pulled his feet out of the mud; if not for his muscles and bones which had been tempered with Dragon Transformation Liquid, his feet would have already been shattered from being dragged on the marble ground. He drank a healing potion and slowly walked out, standing face to face with the robber leader. The robber leader stared at Lin Tian, a hint of awe flashing in his eyes. Yet he was no ordinary man, at the end of his rope and still showing no sign of fear. Zhou Yun also tensed up for Lin Tian and Bu Mengting, shouting through a loudspeaker, "You''re surrounded, and most of your men are down. Release the hostage, and I promise we can apply for a pardon for you." The robber leader had dozens of lives on his hands; if caught, he faced certain death. But his accomplices, although involved in several heists, had never killed; they mostly just lifted jewelry and gold. If they were captured, they might be sentenced to ten or twenty years and then released. One of them came forward, put down his gun, and shouted, "I surrender, I surrender; I''ve never killed anyone, never...!" "Bang!" A gunshot rang out, and the robber leader killed him on the spot. Lin Tian and Zhou Yun both shook; to kill his own accomplice on a whim, that was ruthless! The instant his gun left Bu Mengting''s head, the hidden sniper quickly aimed, but it was a step too late; before the sniper could fire, the gun was again aimed at Bu Mengting. Clearly, he had professional training in this area, leaving even the skilled sniper with no way to handle him. Lin Tian said, "Let her go, and I''ll give you a quick death." The robber leader laughed, "I''ve killed countless people in my life; I haven''t cared about my own for a long timeeven now, as a cornered beast, I''m confident I can escape." "Move aside, or else I''ll kill her." He pressed the gun against Bu Mengting''s head. Lin Tian was extremely anxious inside but did not step aside. Since these people were after money, it proved they were greedy; and the greedy share a common weakness, they fear death. Bu Mengting was now his only bargaining chip; once Bu Mengting died, he would be shot immediately. He wouldn''t kill Bu Mengting unless absolutely necessary. Lin Tian didn''t move aside; instead, he stepped forward. "Take one more step, and I''ll kill her," the robber leader yelled, pressing the gun harder against Bu Mengting''s head. "Don''t get agitated; get back, don''t let him harm the hostage," Zhou Yun shouted. Lin Tian kept moving forward, completely ignoring Zhou Yun''s words. The robber leader panicked, having never seen someone so willing to risk their life. He couldn''t kill Bu Mengting; his only option was to kill Lin Tian. As he hid behind Bu Mengting and shook his head, trying to prevent the sniper from getting a clear shot, he also aimed the gun at Lin Tian. "Be careful." "Bang!" A bullet whizzed towards Lin Tian, who activated his Neural Response Speed Ability, transforming into an afterimage. He stirred up a breeze and, swift as the wind, charged right up to the robber leader''s face. The robber leader felt a lethal threat; before he could react, Lin Tian had already grabbed his gun. "You...!" The robber leader shrieked just as he aimed the gun at Lin Tian''s forehead, ready to shoot. At that moment, Lin Tian exerted force with one hand; the robber leader felt his gun deforming, more and more, until... Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Emma! The once intact gun now resembled a twisted pretzel in shape, and he frantically pulled the trigger, but the gun did not respond at all. ``` Chapter 585 - 557 Assault on Police Twisting a rifle into a pretzel with his bare handswhat kind of madness was this! How on earth did Lin Tian manage that! Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How strong must his grip be! The leader of the robbers was flabbergasted on the spot, and he wasn''t the only oneall present were similarly stunned. Especially Bu Mengting, who stared at Lin Tian with stars in her eyes, practically worshipping him. "Run, for God''s sake! It''s a ghost!" The leader was the first to snap out of it. Seeing that his gun was now useless, he turned tail and ran. Bu Mengting anxiously shouted from the side, "Husband, catch that bad guyhe''s hurt me." What? He actually hurt his own little wife! Lin Tian was furious. He originally planned to leave the aftermath to the police, but now it seemed he needed to take matters into his own hands. Whoever dared to hurt his little wife, Lin Tian would make them pay a hundred times over. With a stride that covered ground in twos and threes, he easily caught up with the gang leader and kicked him to the ground. "Mercy, please, mercy...!" The gang leader knelt on the ground, banging his head and begging for mercy. Although he spoke as if he feared not death, when the Grim Reaper came knocking, he was terrified of dying. No one is unafraid of death; fear of death is human nature. Without a word, Lin Tian swung his hand in a slap that landed on the robber''s face. He used all his might in that slap; with a scream that could shake the heavens, the robber spit out a mouthful of blood and lost five or six teeth! The robber, with his face bloody and mangled, struggled to his feet and begged Lin Tian through excruciating pain, "Master, I was truly wrong, I dare not do it again, please spare me...!" It had to be said, he was indeed cunning, with a tenacity born of his bones. Despite the intense pain, he did not forget to beg for his lifea feat an average person couldn''t achieve. He had dozens of lives on his hands; there was a reason he had evaded the law for so long! Lin Tian paid no heed to his pleas, stepping on his mouth and breaking all his teeth, while nearly half of the bones in his face were shattered. His other foot was not idle either, as he broke all five of the robber''s fingers. "Oh...!" The gang leader let out a scream so piercing it was akin to slaughtering a pig, and even Bu Mengting, who hated him to the core, couldn''t bear to watch the gruesome scene. After all, she was a woman who found such bloodshed unbearable. She turned away, no longer looking at Lin Tian. This time, the gang leader didn''t beg for mercy; he was in so much pain, he had no capacity to plead. Lin Tian did not intend to let him off. With a powerful kick to his groin, he sent the man flying over ten meters, effectively ruining his manhood. Now the gang leader couldn''t endure it any longer. With his testicles shattered, he felt not just pain but also immense humiliation. Without his manhood, was he still a man? After all, not everyone had the mindset of a Sima Qian. Desperate to fight back, he tried to stand and confront Lin Tian, but he couldn''t. All he could do was shout, "F*ck your mother, Lin Tian! If you''ve got the guts, then kill meI''m not afraid to die. A gentleman can be killed but not humiliated!" "You''re not even worthy of the title ''gentleman,''" Lin Tian scoffed, casually picking up a Flying Dagger from the ground. "You say you''re not afraid to die; I''m curious to see whether that''s true or not." "Whoosh!" The dagger flew straight toward the gang leader''s brow. He had not exerted his full strength with that throw; he did not wish to kill the gang leader just yet. This throw was merely a test to see if the man was truly unafraid of death; had he wished to, he could have dodged it. The gang leader was dumbfounded; he watched the Flying Dagger shoot towards his brow, not believing Lin Tian would actually dare to kill him. One must understand that behind them stood many police officers. Even though the gang leader was undoubtedly deserving of death, legal procedures must be followed. Lin Tian had no right to execute him on the spot; otherwise, he would surely be embroiled in a legal battle. "You maniac!" The gang leader yelled. He was already a dead man walking, due to be caught by the police and likely to live only another month or two. Yet Lin Tian was determined not to let him live even that long, willing to face a lawsuit to kill himwhat was he if not a madman? To save his own life, he dodged in desperation as the dagger flew past his ear and embedded itself firmly in the ground. "Phew..." He let out a long breath of relief, thinking he had narrowly escaped death. Turning towards Lin Tian, he was struck with terror once more; his hair stood on end as he saw Lin Tian, armed with a military dagger, approaching step by step. It seemed Lin Tian had had enough of toying with him and was ready to end his life. He knew well the methods of Lin Tian; taking a life was not as simple as making a statement and being done with it. Though he knew he was doomed, he did not want to be killed by Lin Tian; if he could live for one more day, he would cherish it. He wanted to run, but he simply had no strength left. With no other options, he could only place his hope in the police. "Zhou Yun, are you freaking dead? I''m the criminal; it''s the law''s job to punish me. What the hell are you cops for if you''re just going to let him kill me like this?" "I''ve been responsible for dozens of deaths over the years, and I''m a wanted criminal in five provinces. If you capture me, you would get promoted and rich. If I die, you''ll have nothing..." The gang leader''s first statement left Zhou Yun unmoved, but the last words struck a chord in his heart. Capturing a wanted criminal from five provinces was a major accomplishment, enough for him to get promoted and rich. Some cops worked their entire lives without encountering such a big case. Zhou Yun quickly drew his pistol while the hidden sniper aimed at Lin Tian and placed a red dot on his forehead, signaling for him not to move. A group of police officers quickly surrounded Lin Tian. As Zhou Yun ran, he shouted through a megaphone, "Lin Tian, drop the knife. We live in a society ruled by lawthe law will make the judgment on him, not you. You have no right or qualification to kill him." Lin Tian''s foot was on the chest of the gang leader, and he showed no fear of the red dot on his forehead. He didn''t believe the sniper would dare to shoot him. He turned around and said disdainfully to Zhou Yun, "You know when to step out for merit, but where were you earlier? If it weren''t for me, do you think you bunch of cops could have subdued these robbers?" "You...!" Zhou Yun started to speak but stopped, his face turning red. Lin Tian had shamed him, and he could not refute it because it was true. He couldn''t just watch as Lin Tian killed the gang leader; that would mean losing his own chance at a reward. Reluctantly, he shouted, "Lin Tian, you''re just an ordinary citizen. You don''t have the right to kill him. Otherwise, you''ll go to prison. Killing a suspect from five provinces in front of the police could mean at least ten years in prison. Think it over!" After finishing, a smug smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He didn''t believe Lin Tian would take on a lawsuit just for the sake of killing a robber. Lin Tian was fearless. Obviously, Zhou Yun had no idea that Lin Tian was the founder of Tianyi Pharma. Otherwise, he wouldn''t dare to speak like that. "Money talks" is a fact, and Lin Tian now had not only money but also a reputation. With a powerful backer like the old chief, if he killed someone who deserved it, who would dare to convict him? He wasn''t afraid, but Bu Mengting at his side was. She didn''t want Lin Tian to go to jail for ten years just to avenge her. Bu Mengting ran over and grabbed Lin Tian, pleading, "Honey, let''s go. You''ve almost beaten him to death. I''ve let out my anger. I don''t want to see you go to prison." The more she talked, the more agitated she became, and she ended up crying. Lin Tian stroked her head with one hand and comforted her with the other, "Don''t worry, I''ll be fine. I have to avenge you. Stand aside for now, it''s too dangerous here." Bu Mengting wouldn''t let go, knowing that Lin Tian still intended to kill the gang leader, "Husband, I don''t want you in jail. I can''t live without you." "Move aside, there''s nothing to worry about. I''ll take care of this," he insisted. While speaking, Lin Tian pushed Bu Mengting aside. She knew Lin Tian''s temperament and believed in his abilities. Further talk was useless, so she stepped aside but was genuinely worried for him. Lin Tian then let a ruthless look fill his eyes and told Zhou Yun, "Nobody can stop me from killing whoever I want to kill. Don''t try to scare me with the law. I''m not afraid!" He looked down at Zhou Yun with contempt and slowly extended his knife towards the gang leader''s neck. Zhou Yun was a high-ranking officer in the police department, surrounded by his subordinates. Insulted repeatedly by Lin Tian and seeing his chance for advancement and wealth being jeopardized, he became furious. He waved his hand, and two snipers quickly approached, aiming their guns at Lin Tian''s head and bellowed, "Drop the knife, or we''ll shoot you dead." After helping them and speaking some hard truths, Lin Tian was met with such treatment from Zhou Yun, and he too was enraged. He shouted, "Are you pointing guns at my head to threaten me?" "So what if we are!" one of the snipers retorted angrily. Lin Tian, seething with anger, acted quickly, and in the next moment, both sniper rifles were in his hands. The two snipers exclaimed in surprise and tried to take the guns back, but before they could exert any force, Lin Tian had broken the rifles in half. Lin Tian declared, "Zhou Yun, today I''m going to kill him right in front of you. Let''s see what you can do about it!" His knife moved swiftly, aiming for the gang leader''s throat. "He''s assaulting an officer and obstructing official duties! Everybody, get him and stop him!" Zhou Yun ordered furiously. Regardless of Lin Tian having helped them, he had to confront Lin Tian for the disrespect shown. Before the police could move two steps, Lin Tian''s knife had already plunged into the gang leader''s throat, killing him in front of Zhou Yun. With the gang leader dead, the other officers didn''t try to stop Lin Tian anymore; instead, they stood there pointing their guns at him, looking to Zhou Yun, not sure what to do next. Lin Tian looked at Zhou Yun with a taunting expression. "Damn it, arrest him but don''t shoot him, break his legs," Zhou Yun shouted. Over a hundred police officers swiftly advanced, each holding a baton, and went after Lin Tian. Lin Tian sneered and threw punches. His movements were as quick as a rabbit, and in the blink of an eye, he had knocked down over a dozen officers. It seemed like he didn''t feel any pressure facing over a hundred of them. "Damn it," Zhou Yun exclaimed, losing all reason, and yelled, "He''s assaulting the police, shoot him dead!" Chapter 586 - 558 Full of Love "Shoot and kill him," Zhou Yun shouted, having lost all reason. Lin Tian had knocked down over a dozen police officers, and the remaining officers were enraged, each drawing their weapons. Zhou Yun''s deputy, named Jiang Yun, was more composed in such situations. He knew that shooting Lin Tian now would be bad for everyone involved. "Hold on, hold on," Jiang Yun hurriedly shouted, blocking the other officers then he tried to persuade Zhou Yun, "Chief Zhou, Lin Tian is guilty, but not deserving of death. Shooting him would be disadvantageous to you." Zhou Yun had now completely lost his sanity, like a rabid dog, biting anyone who stood in his way! "Damn it, Jiang Yun, are you the third in command or am I? I know you''ve been coveting my position for a long time, but as long as I''m here, I''m your superior and you have to listen to me. Didn''t you see Lin Tian assaulting the police? Didn''t you see him killing? He deserves to die. Relay my order, shoot him!" Jiang Yun wanted to continue arguing with Zhou Yun, but the officers had already raised their guns and he couldn''t stop them. Watching these officers lift their guns, Lin Tian grew angry too. He wasn''t a murderous Demon King. These officers were just following orders, and Lin Tian wouldn''t unduly trouble them. But if they really opened fire, Lin Tian would definitely obliterate Zhou Yun, the chief instigator. "Stop!" Just at this critical moment, a furious roar suddenly erupted. Zhou Yun was seething with anger. Who the hell dared to stop him at this time? He turned around in fury, planning to lash out, but his anger deflated immediately when he saw who it was. The person was also dressed in a police uniform; it was Fan Chenglong, the newly transferred chief of the Wu''an City police department. Zhou Yun''s direct superior! Fan Chenglong glared with his fierce eyes, showing an expression that screamed you''ve made a big mistake. Giving the order to shoot to kill was no small matter. Zhou Yun quickly explained, "Chief, Lin Tian killed in front of us and even assaulted the police. Look, over a dozen of my brothers are injured." Fan Chenglong had no time to bother with him, breezing past him and managing a faint smile. He reached out his hand, making a friendly gesture toward Lin Tian. "Mr. Lin, I''m terribly sorry. My subordinates are ignorant and almost caused a misunderstanding that could have injured you!" Lin Tian also reached out his hand, disdainfully saying, "You''re giving them too much credit. They couldn''t hurt me even if they tried." Zhou Yun, looking on perplexedly, couldn''t understand. Lin Tian was a criminal, guilty of assaulting police and murder. He couldn''t fathom why Fan Chenglong was speaking amicably with Lin Tian! He must have misunderstood, he thought to himself. He hurried over to Fan Chenglong''s side, reemphasizing, "Chief, it seems you''ve misunderstood. Lin Tian has murdered and assaulted the police. We should arrest him." After Zhou Yun finished speaking, Fan Chenglong''s face turned green with irritation. Zhou Yun was unaware of Lin Tian''s identity, but Fan Chenglong knew. How could he, a minor chief, afford to offend someone of Lin Tian''s status? Fan Chenglong slapped Zhou Yun across the face with the back of his hand, forcefully enough to send him falling to the ground. Taken aback, Zhou Yun took the slap full on and found himself seated on the ground. He clutched his face, staring at Fan Chenglong with an innocent expression, as if to say: Chief, why did you hit me! Fan Chenglong pointed at Lin Tian and shouted at Zhou Yun, "Do you have any idea who he is? Lin Tian, the founder of Tianyi Pharma, Lin Tian, Mr. Lin!" Lin Tian! Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mr. Lin! In Wu''an City, who didn''t know Lin Tian''s name? However, although everyone knew of him, no one had actually seen him. Who would have thought that the person behind Tianyi Pharma with a net worth of hundreds of billions, was actually a young man not even twenty years old! Zhou Yun looked up at Lin Tian, his pupils dilating rapidly, as if he''d seen a ghost, and he was filled with a chilling dread. "Mr. Lin, I was wrong. I should not have wronged you. You saved hostages and deserve recognition; we should hold you as a model and strive to match you...!" Zhou Yun cried out, quickly changing his tune and flattering Lin Tian. The other officers also lowered their guns, looking at Lin Tian with amazement as if they had discovered a new world, almost as though they wanted to strip him bare with their gazes. Fan Chenglong said cheerily, "Mr. Lin, this was all a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding. Please don''t take it to heart." Lin Tian didn''t want to dwell on this matter anymore, especially because he couldn''t stand the stares from the officers nearby. Somehow, Lin Tian had the sensation of being an internet celebrity. He gave a slight smile, said nothing to Fan Chenglong, but instead approached Jiang Yun, giving his shoulder a pat, saying, "You did well. Calm and composed in the face of trouble, much better than Zhou Yun over there." After saying this, Lin Tian walked away without looking back, hand in hand with Bu Mengting. Fan Chenglong, a seasoned politician, knew exactly what Lin Tian meant. He purposefully called out loudly, as if to make sure Lin Tian would hear. "Zhou Yun, you handle things too rashly. Go down to the grassroots level. Jiang Yun, you performed commendably in this rescue operation. You will take Zhou Yun''s place." Some cried, some laughed, Zhou Yun was bewildered. Just as he had finally clawed his way up to the third highest position, how could he be dismissed so abruptly! Jiang Yun was surprised with joy. Fan Chenglong said he performed excellently in this operation, but he didn''t feel it himself. Wasn''t he just helping Lin Tian speak a few words? At that thought, he was suddenly startled, his pupils dilated as he stared at Lin Tian''s retreating figure, his expression full of gratitude. ... Bu Mengting and Lin Tian arrived at the jewelry store. The staff member who was beaten to death was called Xiaofang, a country girl Bu Mengting had newly recruited. She was down-to-earth and hardworking, a good girl. Bu Mengting stared at Xiaofang, tears of sorrow rolling down her cheeks while others did the same, shedding tears one after another. Lin Tian called the police, who took away Xiaofang''s body. The jewelry store had seventeen security guards in total, five were injured, two were killed, and of the remaining eleven, seven crouched on the ground and became hostages, leaving four who ran away. At the time when Bu Mengting needed them most, they turned into deserters. For the deceased, Lin Tian issued double the compensation, and for the injured, Lin Tian sent them to the best hospital for treatment. As for the four security guards who ran away, they must be fired, and moreover, Lin Tian would not let them have another chance to find work in Wu''an City. Looking at the shattered jewelry store, the deceased colleague, Bu Mengting''s crying grew more and more heartbroken until she simply collapsed. She leaned against Lin Tian''s chest, weeping, "Husband, Mengyi gave me this jewelry store. I wanted to prove myself. I really tried my best to manage it well. I truly worked hard, I even made some small achievements, but now, it''s all over. Husband, I''m scared. It''s all my fault... I''m useless...!" The jewelry store was robbedhow could this be blamed on Bu Mengting? She too was a victim! However, Lin Tian couldn''t explain too much to her right now. She was in the midst of collapsing, and even if Lin Tian did explain, she wouldn''t be able to listen. Lin Tian held her in his arms, comforting her, "It''s okay now, little treasure. Everything will get better. They didn''t rob the jewels, we can redecorate the rooms, we can recruit more people. Leave everything to me, your husband, I will take care of it all." Right at this moment, Wang Ying heard the news and hurried to the scene. Seeing the devastated jewelry store, he apologized with deep remorse, "Big brother, I''m sorry, I failed to protect the jewelry store." Lin Tian said, "It''s okay, it''s not your fault. Mengting''s mood is a bit low now. I will leave the rest of the things here to you." "Okay!" Afterwards, Lin Tian took Bu Mengting and went home. Bu Mengting initially cried in Lin Tian''s arms until her eyes were red. Lin Tian consoled her, teased her, tried everything, but Bu Mengting just kept crying, her mood not improving at all. Lin Tian was at a loss and could only hold her, acting as her wall, sheltering her from the wind and the rain. In the evening, Lin Tian''s stomach growled with hunger, and Bu Mengting too was hungry, but she seemed to have no appetite whatsoever. Lin Tian placed Bu Mengting on the couch, looking at her reddened eyes, and almost heartbroken. In her state, she certainly couldn''t eat anything greasy, so Lin Tian simply decided to make some plain rice porridge for Bu Mengting. At first, Bu Mengting refused to eat no matter how much Lin Tian persuaded her. Later, Lin Tian had no choice but to mix deception with threats, and managed to feed her nearly half a bowl of porridge. After eating, Lin Tian took Bu Mengting to bed. Bu Mengting clutched Lin Tian''s hand tightly, still caught in fear. With his hand stroking Bu Mengting''s face, Lin Tian gently said, "Little wife, go to sleep with peace of mind. I will always accompany you, I won''t leave you." Bu Mengting nodded reassuredly and fell asleep. Only after she fell asleep did Lin Tian go to bed. He originally wanted to make love to his little wife, but who would have thought he would encounter such an incident. How unpredictable life is, and how difficult to foresee! Early the next day, Lin Tian got up early and went downstairs to buy groceries. Lin Tian intended to personally cook and prepare a few dishes for Bu Mengting. He couldn''t cook and had never done it before. But thankfully, there was Baidu. Lin Tian made two dishes and one soup: stir-fried chives and eggs, cumin-sliced meat, and seaweed egg drop soup! A balanced combination of meat and vegetables, nutritious and wholesome. After cooking, Bu Mengting still hadn''t woken up. Lin Tian sat by her bed, holding her hand, quietly waiting for her to wake. A little while later, Bu Mengting woke up, initially a bit panicky, but seeing Lin Tian, everything was fine. Lin Tian leaned in to kiss Bu Mengting and said, "Little wife, the sun is high in the sky. Get up and eat. After we eat, let''s go out and have fun!" His aim was to lift Bu Mengting''s spirits, to not dwell on the jewelry store incident, hoping that the outing would help Bu Mengting forget her worries. "I don''t want to eat, I''m not hungry, I have no appetite," Bu Mengting dashed Lin Tian''s hopes flatly. However, Lin Tian was not surprised; this was within his expectations. He switched to coaxing modeindeed, men can also act coy. "Little wife, please eat a little, okay? I made it myself for you. This is my first time cooking, I followed all of Baidu''s instructions. I don''t know if it tastes good, why don''t you try it? This is my first time cooking, the very first time!" Bu Mengting smiled, looking at Lin Tian as if he were a porcelain dollit was her first time seeing Lin Tian act so coy and cute! It was love, full of love! Bu Mengting couldn''t resist, and even if she had no appetite, she would try Lin Tian''s affectionate breakfast for the sake of his love. "Let''s go, little wife, let''s go have breakfast!" Chapter 587 - 559 Meng Keer "Let''s go, little wifey, it''s time to enjoy the loving breakfast I made for you!" Lin Tian cheerfully pulled Bu Mengting''s hand, heading toward the dining table. "Little wifey, please sit." Lin Tian respectfully wiped a stool with a cloth before inviting her to sit, looking quite amusing in the process. Bu Mengting was tickled into a slight smile by his actions. Since the mishap yesterday, this was the first time Lin Tian saw her happy. It worked, seems like I need to keep up the coquettish charm! Lin Tian served Bu Mengting a bowl of porridge and picked up a steamed bun for her, pointing to the two dishes on the table with a grin, "Little wifey, give it a taste, see how your husband''s cooking fares. This is my first time cooking, and if it''s not good, please forgive me." With a snort, Bu Mengting actually laughed out loud. She smiled at Lin Tian and said, "Come on, you''re a grown man, don''t act like a little eunuch." "Of course, your majesty, please give it a try!" "Oh stop it, I told you, quit playing the eunuch, just be normal." ...,.... Bu Mengting''s mood finally saw some improvement as she picked up a bite of the stir-fried chives and eggs. Bu Mengting ate it happily, but then her face soured slightly, only to cheer up again immediately. "How is it, tasty?" Lin Tian asked, full of anticipation. "It''s pretty good for a first attempt." Bu Mengting''s words had a double meaning, so Lin Tian hastily took a bite of the stir-fried chives and eggs himself, only to spit it out after chewing twice. "Ptooey, ptooey, the chives are raw." Lin Tian had a look of grievance on his face, filled with remorse toward Bu Mengting. He wanted to make her a nice meal, but the first dish was already a flop. Seeing Lin Tian''s dejected face, Bu Mengting consoled him, "Hubby, it''s okay, everyone''s first time cooking ends up like this. The chives are raw, but the eggs are cooked. Let me try your cumin beef slices." Emma, Bu Mengting really knew how to comfort someone. The eggs were cooked, as if they wouldn''t cook once dropped in a pan! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She took another bite of the cumin beef slices, but this time she couldn''t hold back and spit it out right away, "Hubby, did you stir-fry the meat with the cumin? The meat is raw and the cumin hasn''t flavored it. To make cumin beef, you need to fry the meat first and then add the cumin." Lin Tian, upon hearing this, felt like he was being enlightened. But he was also full of self-pityhe did everything according to Baidu! Damn Baidu, leading him astray. He felt somewhat helpless; both main dishes were ruined, leaving only the soup. "Little wifey, try this, this one must be cooked." Bu Mengting rolled her eyes at him. She had never heard of soup not being cooked! But the tragedy continued; the seaweed egg drop soup was sweet, not salty. Sugar and salt got switched. Lin Tian slapped his forehead in embarrassment, feeling a bit like Fan Wei. Fan Wei didn''t distinguish between two and three. Lin Tian couldn''t tell sugar from salt. Both endlessly clueless. Two dishes and a soup, all botched. Lin Tian now resembled a schoolboy who had made a mistake, saying to Bu Mengting, "Little wifey, I''ve messed up!" This was a breakfast made with love, the emphasis was on the love part, so Bu Mengting couldn''t bring herself to blame him. "It''s okay, the dish might not be great, but the sentiment is there. I''ll reward you with a kiss!" Bu Mengting''s alluring little mouth gave Lin Tian a fragrant peck on the cheek. If his little wife took the initiative like that and Lin Tian didn''t respond in kind, that certainly wouldn''t match his character! The couple casually had breakfast together, and Bu Mengting''s mood gradually improved. Lin Tian suggested, "How about we go to the zoo? I heard they''ve got a new baby panda that''s super cute, totally adorable." "Alright, let''s go in a bit." They went to the zoo, then to the amusement park. The next day they climbed a mountain. The third day they went to see the sea. , . Time is the most heartless thing, but it is also the best at washing away one''s worries. Three days later, Bu Mengting had completely recovered and reignited her original fighting spirit. She said to Lin Tian, "Hubby, I want to go back and take over Mengting Jewelry again. Mengting Jewelry is named after me, so I must take responsibility for it. I am determined to make Mengting Jewelry bigger and stronger!" Seeing his little wife bounce back made Lin Tian very happy. He clenched his fists and said, "Little wife, I believe in you. You''re the best." The two had grown up together from a young age; Lin Tian knew her too well. Now that she''s hugging Lin Tian, it definitely wasn''t for nothingprobably she was about to ask Lin Tian for help. Bu Mengting kissed Lin Tian and then, with the remote control, turned on the TV. CCTV3, the variety channel. A female artist was belting out on stage with abandon, fans below were going crazy, moving their hips to the rhythm, the whole venue was absolutely lit. Bu Mengting asked, "Hubby, do you know this song?" Lin Tian didn''t watch TV normally or use the computer much, so he didn''t know much about these artists. However, he had heard this song before; some shops and squares would play it all day long. It was actually quite catchy. Lin Tian scratched his head, "Let me think, I''ve heard this song before. Don''t clue me in; I''ll be able to remember." After about fifteen seconds, he slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "Little wife, I remember now! This song is called ''That One Summer''. It''s sung by Meng... Meng something. It''s a really popular song." "It''s sung by Meng Ke''er. Meng Ke''er is so famous this year, and you don''t even know about it. You really are oblivious," Bu Mengting reminded Lin Tian. Immediately after, Bu Mengting took out a photo album, which belonged to Meng Ke''er. She set a trap for Lin Tian and, while flipping through the album, asked, "Hubby, do you think Meng Ke''er is pretty?" As Lin Tian stared at each photo, Meng Ke''er struck various enchanting poses. With her naturally alluring face, coupled with Huaxia''s Photoshop magic, the album made Meng Ke''er look as beautiful and captivating as a fairy. Lin Tian answered honestly, "Pretty." He made a fatal mistake by saying another woman looked pretty in front of his wife, which was a critical error. Lin Tian''s eyes stayed glued to Meng Ke''er''s photo album, nearly drooling over it, oblivious to Bu Mengting watching him from the side. She pinched Lin Tian hard with two fingers. "Ouch, that hurts!" Lin Tian yelled, quickly retreating, but still unwilling to drop the photo album from his hands. Bu Mengting quickly picked up a mop handle and pointed it at Lin Tian, yelling, "Put down the photo album, put it down, hurry up." Only then did Lin Tian realize that his little wife was jealous. He hurriedly slammed Meng Ke''er''s photo album to the ground: "What a rubbish thing, not nice at all." Chapter 588 - 560 A Slight Smile is Very Charming Lin Tian slammed Meng Ke''er''s photo album on the ground, sneered loudly, and yelled, "Fairy, you''re not even pretty at all. Without makeup artists or Huaxia''s Photoshop skills, you''d just be a witch, nowhere near as good as my little wife. Not pretty at all." He then stomped on Meng Ke''er''s photo album several times before turning his head towards Bu Mengting and said with a grin, "Little wife, she''s not good-looking at all. If you were to do a photo shoot, you''d be ten thousand times prettier than her. You are the most beautiful in my heart." With just a few words, Bu Mengting''s anger dissipated by more than half. She looked smug, but modestly said, "How can I be as pretty as her? She''s a celebrity, and I''m just a young girl." Lin Tian seized the opportunity, went up to Bu Mengting and kissed her, then hugged her, saying, "In my heart, you are always the most beautiful." Bu Mengting lowered her head and let out a shallow smile, then shared her thoughts, "Husband, can you do me a favor?" Lin Tian guessed right. Bu Mengting indeed needed something from him. Otherwise, why would his little wife be so sweet? "Little wife, what are you talking about, what favor? If there''s anything, just say it. Leave it to your husband, and I''ll make sure it''s done perfectly," he said. She smiled with satisfaction, then hesitated and muttered, "Well, it''s just, um, it''s just...!" "Just spit it out. There''s nothing your husband can''t handle," he insisted. "I want to expand the jewelry business. To do that, we need to bring our jewelry into the public eye. Meng Ke''er is the hottest singer this year, and now she has shifted to acting. Wherever she goes, she''s the center of attention. If we can get Meng Ke''er to wear our jewelry in public, our jewelry is sure to sell like hotcakes," she explained. Lin Tian nodded and said, "Hey, that''s a great idea! You go talk to Meng Ke''er about it. If need be, we''ll just pay a bit more for advertising," he suggested. "Husband, you make it sound so easy. Meng Ke''er is on fire this year. I tried to talk to her before, but I didn''t even get to see her face. Her agent said that to get Meng Ke''er as our spokesperson, it would cost at least half a billion," she said. "Wow, half a billion!" Lin Tian exclaimed in surprise, but he had never heard of a celebrity endorsement costing that much. Even though Lin Tian was not short of money, the market value of Bu Mengting''s jewelry business was only worth a dozen or so billion. Spending half a billion on endorsement fees wasn''t cost-effective. Even if sales soared post-endorsement, it would take many years to recoup a half-billion investmentdefinitely a loss not worth the cost. Half a billion was an exorbitant demand. Clearly, Meng Ke''er was not keen on collaborating with Bu Mengting, which was why she quoted such a high price. Since the gentle approach was not working, they would have to use force and pull rank if necessary. Lin Tian said, "Don''t worry, little wife, I''ll talk to her personally tomorrow. Given my status and influence in Wu''an City, she will definitely give me some consideration. I will make sure she works with you, and I''ll negotiate down her fee." "No!" Bu Mengting rejected firmly. "Ah!" Lin Tian looked shocked, thinking to himself, little wife, didn''t you ask for my help? Now that I''ve agreed, you reject me? What are you trying to do? "Husband, I want to have my own career. I don''t want to just be the woman behind you. So when you go talk to Meng Ke''er, you must not reveal that you are Lin Tian, the founder of Tianyi Pharma." Oh dear, this is a real conundrum! Lin Tian scratched his head, momentarily stumped by the problem. Bu Mengting herself was the boss of a company worth more than ten billion, and she couldn''t even get a meeting with Meng Ke''er. If he didn''t reveal his identity, how could he, as an ordinary person, meet the high-profile celebrity? For a moment, he didn''t know what to do. He turned to Bu Mengting and asked, "Little wife, what should I do then? As a common citizen, how can I meet a celebrity as popular as Meng Ke''er?" "Hmph, I don''t care, but if you don''t get it done, don''t come looking for me tonight," she said playfully. Bu Mengting sat on the sofa, pouting and deliberately pushing out her chest. Such an overt threat! His main wife was far away in Yunhai, and without his little wife, what was he to do at night! "Alright, little wife, I''ll make sure to get it done and I won''t reveal my identity," Lin Tian promised. Bu Mengting''s eyes gleamed with a hint of joy as she turned to Lin Tian and said, "Fine. Since you''ve already promised me, I''ll give you three days. If I don''t see the contract three days from now, I''ll keep you out of my bed for a month!" The number ''one month'' sent a shiver through Lin Tian. A month was too long for him to handle. No time to waste, he must act immediately. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He rushed out in a flurry. Once he was gone, Bu Mengting smiled proudly and mumbled to herself, "Lewd husband, I''ve finally found a way to control you." Meng Ke''er was currently in Wu''an City to promote her new movie. Lin Tian found out that she was going to have a commercial performance at 3 p.m. at the International Trade Building and take the opportunity to promote her new movie. His current identity was that of an ordinary person, he couldn''t use any of his resources, and, more importantly, he couldn''t reveal the fact that he was Lin Tian. After much thought, he came up with a sneaky plan and sought out Jiang Hui to join him in his scheme. At 2 p.m., Lin Tian, along with Jiang Hui and others, headed for the International Trade Building. Five or six miles away from the building, their car couldn''t move any further; looking ahead, my God, it was all people. As Song Dandan would say, there was a din of drums and gongs, a dance of fireworks, flying banners, and a sea of ??people! There might have been tens of thousands of people, crowding the streets, with several hundred police and traffic officers trying to manage the crowd, but to no avail. Once Meng Ke''er arrived, people had already gone wild. Facing the ant-like swarm of people, there was nothing to sayjust squeeze through! In the throng, chivalry toward ladies was neglected; the objective was just one thing, push through! Lin Tian and Jiang Hui led the way; they were both superpowered individuals with exceptional strength. After an hour, they finally managed to squeeze their way to the entrance. The performance by Meng Ke''er was taking place inside the room, but entry required a ticket, which Lin Tian did not have, so he could only watch through the large screen outside. At three o''clock, Meng Ke''er appeared on the stage in the center of the International Trade Building, along with two male actors who were starring in her new play. Lin Tian recognized one of the male actors but couldn''t recall his name; the other seemed young, likely a newcomer. At a glance, it was a youth idol drama, one without acting skills, all about relying on looks. Lin Tian despised the kind of movies filled with young, fresh meat, where all they did was act cool and spout lines like "I love you, you don''t love me," so vulgar. However, looking at Meng Ke''er, no wonder she was popular; the girl was indeed quite beautiful. With hair draped over her shoulders, she wore a white blouse matched with blue denim shorts and six-centimeter-tall crystal high heels, exposing her long, straight, snow-white legs to everyone''s view, incredibly sexy and certainly a feast for leg enthusiasts. Meng Ke''er was naturally gorgeous, and with just a bit of makeup, she was absolutely a knockout, the national goddess in the hearts of all men! With a microphone in hand and her legs tightly closed, Meng Ke''er stood upright in the center of the stage. She waved to the audience, then began, "hello, everyone, I''m Meng Ke''er. Thank you for coming here to watch the promotion of my new play. Thank you all." Her voice was as melodious as Immortal Melody, extremely sweet, sending a tingling sensation through everyone''s bones! She smiled faintly, stunningly beautiful, and then bowed elegantly to the fans to show her politeness. The power of fans is infinite, especially some brainless fans who are hopelessly foolish. A few simple words, an ordinary bow, instantly ignited the passion of the entire crowd. "Wow! The goddess actually bowed to me, the goddess actually bowed to me, did you see that, did you see that?" "The goddess is so beautiful, each frown and smile are so charming!" "So beautiful, such a sweet voice." "Ker''er, we love you." "We love you, love you." "Love you...!" ..., .... Emma, is this necessary? Have these people gone mad? Lin Tian looked down on this crowd with extreme disdain. It was just a celebrity saying a few words on stage, was it worth such a reaction? They weren''t even this excited when the Shenzhou VII spacecraft was launched! With fans'' enthusiasm running high, Meng Ke''er also showed a satisfied smile. She continued, "My new play is titled ''A Slight Smile Is Very Charming,'' which is about... In the end, I hope everyone can support my new drama ''A Slight Smile Is Very Charming,'' premiering nationwide on September 17. I hope you all will support it." "Sing us a song, and we will buy tickets to support." "Goddess, we will definitely support, definitely." "Goddess, are there any kiss scenes? We want to see you kiss." "Goddess, I heard there''s a scene in the swimming pool, your boldest performance yet, I will surely buy a ticket to see it." "Goddess, we support you, always support you." ..., .... There was a variety of comments from the audience, including some obscene ones about spending a night with Meng Ke''er. In summary, everyone was looking forward to the playnot for the plot, not for the acting, but for the looks. As for the two male leads beside Meng Ke''er, they were rather awkward as no one paid them any mind. Meng Ke''er alone held the entire audience''s attention! Then, after the two male leads said a few words, they left the stage. Meng Ke''er concluded, "Thank you for your support. To thank you all, I will sing a song for you, my breakout piece, ''That One Summer.''" "Great, love this song." "I love listening to this song the most." "Good, sing it quickly!" ..., .... As the music flowed, Meng Ke''er took the microphone and began to sing. "That one summer." "I was waiting for you." "And you were...!" Meng Ke''er''s voice was naturally sweet, capable of reaching deep into a person''s bones. Hearing it live felt different than listening on QQ Music; it was a sad song that moved about half of the audience to tears, and even Lin Tian''s eyes became misty. Chapter 589 - 561 Exposed Lin Tian''s eyes were blurred with tears; he had never cried while listening to a song before! Indeed, Meng Ke''er''s singing skills were no joke. During Meng Ke''er''s performance, the entire audience was silent, but as soon as her singing stopped, the room erupted into a frenzy. "Goddess, we love you." "That was so beautiful." "Sing another one," "One more song." ...,.... Despite the fans'' pleas for her to stay, Meng Ke''er still said apologetically, "Thank you all for coming, thank you everyone." Then, amidst reluctant cries from the crowd, Meng Ke''er slowly walked off the stage. The venue was filled with sighs of disappointment; the once seething International Trade Building immediately filled with a sense of mourning. Once Meng Ke''er left, many sighed, and the subsequent acts could hardly hold their attention, with half of the audience dispersing right away. A short while later, there was a surge of people at the entrance, and several security guards rushed out. Lin Tian said to Jiang Hui, "Meng Ke''er is coming out; it''s time for our entrance." Jiang Hui instantly perked up, ready for action. Soon, Meng Ke''er walked out, surrounded by a phalanx of bodyguards. All kinds of cameras and mobile phones switched into photo mode, and the flashes were so intense that they hurt Lin Tian''s eyes. Meng Ke''er, at the center of the flashes, had to smile at her fans for the sake of her image. Lin Tian suddenly felt that being a star wasn''t easyhaving to smile with wide eyes under the spotlight was a difficult thing to do. Soon, Meng Ke''er arrived before everyone; the cries from the fan meeting were so loud that, to satisfy her fans'' wishes, she posed for photos on the spot. Lin Tian whispered, "Jiang Hui, go!" Jiang Hui put on sunglasses, donned a black coat, and burst forth from the crowd, targeting Meng Ke''er. Jiang Hui charged ferociously. Meng Ke''er''s bodyguards noticed him at once. Two bodyguards lunged at Jiang Hui. These bodyguards, hired for a hefty price, were all former special forces with strong abilities, but they were still not a match for Jiang Hui. With just two punches, Jiang Hui easily knocked down the two bodyguards. The remaining bodyguards took action to stop him together. This sudden change turned the scene into complete chaos. Meng Ke''er was stunned, standing still, while the rest panicked and retreated awkwardly. In the end, it was quite sad for Meng Ke''erworshipped by countless men, yet when she really faced danger, not a single one was willing to stand up for her. The dozen bodyguards were no match for Jiang Hui; within a minute, they were all knocked down by him. Then, Jiang Hui pulled out a dagger and shouted at Meng Ke''er, "Meng Ke''er, I''ll kill you." The dagger reached Meng Ke''er''s face in the blink of an eye. At this critical moment, Lin Tian made his move. He threw a Flying Dagger, driving Jiang Hui back, and then a fierce fight broke out between the two. All this had been prearranged by Lin Tian. His goal was to make Meng Ke''er owe him a favor, so he could get closer to her and possibly arrange for her to collaborate with Bu Mengting. The method was underhanded, but Lin Tian couldn''t think of anything better. Out of desperation, it was the only plan he could follow. Lin Tian saved Meng Ke''er and engaged in a fierce battle with Jiang Hui, instantly turning into a hero. "Beat him up, how dare he hurt our goddess, kill him!" "Right, hero, well done!" "Punch him, kick him, kill him!" ...,.... After about a dozen rounds, Lin Tianjue felt that the act had gone on long enough and it was time to end it. Jiang Hui threw a Flying Dagger in a backhanded motion, and Lin Tian purposely slowed down, allowing the dagger to graze his right arm and draw blood. Lin Tian let out a painful cry and collapsed to the ground in embarrassment. Jiang Hui turned and fled, quickly disappearing without a trace. The scene was in chaos, and people on either side wanted to move forward to check the situation but were kept back by the recovering bodyguards who quickly rose to maintain order, keeping bystanders away from Meng Ke''er. Meng Ke''er quickly snapped out of her daze and hurried over to Lin Tian, asking, "How are you, you''re bleeding, are you okay?" After finishing her words, she quickly took out tissue paper from her bag to wipe the blood off Lin Tian. Lin Tian said, "It''s nothing, just a minor injury, no big deal!" Lin Tian had saved Meng Ke''er, and she was wiping his bloodit was a very common act of human decency. But in the eyes of Meng Ke''er''s obsessed fans, this event was elevated to something more. "Well done, goddess, so down to earth!" "I''m so envious of that injured guy, I want to be wounded too so the goddess will bandage me up." ..., .... The crowd gave Meng Ke''er thumbs up, and even she hadn''t expected such a minor gesture to elicit such a flood of praise. For them, as artists, climbing to the top was extremely difficult. Their job was to make everyone like them; in other words, these mindless fans were their bread and butter. A good impression in the public eye meant they could advance their careers. Otherwise, they could be blacklisted in an instant! Meng Ke''er looked innocent, but to have reached such a high position in the entertainment industry, she was definitely not the pure little girl she appeared to be. She was quite calculating and much more complex than others realized. As Meng Ke''er''s eyes rested on Lin Tian, she thought to herself, "Just wiping his wound with a tissue has brought such rave reviews; if I treat him even better, my popularity will surely rise again. Maybe, I could even shoot straight to the top spot in the entertainment world." She couldn''t let such an opportunity to increase her popularity slip by. With a smug smile, she said to Lin Tian, "Benefactor, let me help you up!" She slung one of Lin Tian''s arms over her shoulder, helping him to stand up. Lin Tian was capable of standing on his own, but he didn''t refuse because this was exactly the outcome he wanted to see. The fans'' hearts melted at this scene; a small injury had garnered such doting from the goddess. She must be so kind-hearted. Soon, Meng Ke''er started to scheme and act. Lin Tian''s weight wasn''t really on her, but she pretended as if it was a significant burden, took a step forward, and then, on purpose, she fell. When she fell, Lin Tian stood there, dumbstruck, but quickly sneered inwardly, thinking, "Goddess, you really know how to play the game!" "Ah...!" The crowd gasped in surprise and quickly offered comfort, fearing their goddess might have gotten hurt. Meng Ke''er pretended to be in pain as she struggled to stand up. She promptly took off the two high-heeled shoes she was wearing and once again draped Lin Tian''s arm over her shoulder. She continued to act as if weighed down, her pitiful look making others feel sympathy for her. The crowd quickly shifted targets, praising Meng Ke''er while criticizing Lin Tian. "The goddess is truly kind-hearted, truly worthy of being my goddess." "Hey, that guy, such a big bloke, with such a tiny injury, what''s he needing the goddess to help for? Walk by yourself." "Goddess, we love you, you''re so compassionate." "Got a tiny scratch and he clings to the goddess, I think you''re just a pervert, just want to take advantage of her." sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Let go of the goddess, let go of the goddess...!" ..., .... Emma, these brain-dead fans are almost going crazy. They were just scolding Lin Tian, and now they''re calling him a pervert. The switch from hero to lecher is just too fast! Seeing the crowd berate Lin Tian, with each word like a gem, Meng Ke''er quickly spoke up for him, "This brother saved me, it''s the least I can do. Brother, let me take you to the hospital!" "No, no, no, it''s just a small injury, no need to make such a fuss," Lin Tian refused, shaking his head. Meng Ke''er said, "Alright then, follow me to my hotel, and I''ll bandage you up there." "No, no, no, I really shouldn''t impose," Lin Tian refused once more, but this time with a polite fa?ade. "It''s no trouble at all, not the slightest inconvenience. The hotel I''m staying at is just up ahead, across the street. Come on, I''ll help you get there." After that, the bodyguards cleared a path through the crowd, and Lin Tian, with Meng Ke''er''s support, walked step by step towards her hotel. At the hotel entrance, Meng Ke''er waved to the crowd and said, "Thank you, everyone, I will take good care of this brother!" Then she opened the door and walked into the hotel with Lin Tian. As they entered the hotel room and closed the door behind them, both Lin Tian and Meng Ke''er audibly sighed in relief, feeling very pleased. Lin Tian was happy because he had successfully gotten close to Meng Ke''er, and she was thrilled that after today''s event, she would surely be talked up by her fans as a great philanthropist, and her popularity would surge, beckoning the top spot closer to her. Just inside, although Meng Ke''er was pleased, her charming smile from before was gone. She tossed off Lin Tian''s arm and said coldly, "Wait here, I''ll go get your shoes." The swift change in her attitude was faster than a rocket. She was no longer the kind-hearted goddess from before but more like a haughty and aloof young miss. A pair of slippers was thrown in front of Lin Tian, and she said, "Come in, quick!" Then she turned and walked into the room, looking extremely impatient. Lin Tian changed shoes and took in the hotel: a five-star establishment, sumptuously decorated, truly luxurious. Meng Ke''er was probably changing clothes, so Lin Tian, not wishing to intrude, sat on the sofa and waited for her. Five minutes later, Meng Ke''er came out dressed in a sporty outfit, looking neat and relaxed. She glanced at the door, did not see Lin Tian, but upon turning her head, she found him sitting on her sofa. "Hey, get up! What''s wrong with you, sitting on someone else''s sofa without permission! Do you know these cushion covers are new? What if you dirtied them?" She yanked Lin Tian to his feet, and her eyes betrayed a hint of disdain. What happened to bandaging Lin Tian''s wound? What happened to taking good care of him? Those words had been for the mindless fans outside. Once out of their sight, Meng Ke''er revealed her true colors. Chapter 590 - 562: Unreasonable As soon as she was away from those brainless fans, Meng Ke''er showed her true colors. What goddess, what great philanthropist, all lies to deceive people! Lin Tian shouted angrily, "Meng Ke''er, what is wrong with you, isn''t your sofa meant to be sat on? What''s wrong with me sitting down, where am I dirty, where?!" Meng Ke''er seemed to disdain arguing with Lin Tian, considering him just another brainless fan, unwilling to waste her energy on him. She yelled, "If I say you can''t sit, you can''t sit. Wait, I''ll go find some gauze for you. And remember, don''t get any funny ideas about me. There are bodyguards outside, and if you harbor any ill intentions, I wouldn''t mind having them take you to the police station." "You''re too full of yourself. I should be the one worried about you hitting on me, and those bodyguards outside, I could take them down with my eyes closed. If I can take down the assassin sent to kill you, I can certainly take down your bodyguards." "You...!" Meng Ke''er pointed a finger at Lin Tian, so angry she was itching to bite, but she had nothing to say. Deep down, she felt uneasy; she had seen Lin Tian''s skills, and if she pushed him too far, it would be her at a loss. She glared at Lin Tian fiercely and stormed off to fetch the gauze. Lin Tian wasn''t afraid of her. He plopped down on the sofa, unable to believe that the goddess adored by everyone, the red-hot celebrity, could be such a person. A little while later, Meng Ke''er came out with gauze and scissors, and seeing Lin Tian sitting on her sofa again, she was very angry but still dared not say a word. She threw the gauze and scissors beside Lin Tian and then took out a wad of cash from her bosom. Judging by the thickness, it was around ten thousand. "Here," Meng Ke''er said angrily as she threw the money at Lin Tian, with contempt, "You saved me, this is your reward. After you go out, just say I personally dressed your wound. With this, we''re even. And one more thing, don''t you dare try to take any advantage of me. Not even an autographed picture will I give you. Hurry up and dress the wound and once you''re done, get out." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was furious. If she weren''t a woman, he would have hit her. He tore the money in half and yelled, "I don''t give a damn about your money!" Seeing Lin Tian tear up the money, Meng Ke''er was surprised. Seeing Lin Tian''s plain clothes, she thought ten thousand yuan was quite a lot for him. She expected him to thank her, but he just ripped the money apart. Does he think it''s not enough? No, I cannot indulge such a person. Otherwise, he will become more demanding. Just ten thousand, not a penny more! Meng Ke''er silently adjudged Lin Tian as a greedy person. "Let me tell you, giving you ten thousand yuan is already saving your face. Take it or leave it. Dress your wound quickly; I''m not going to do it for you. Once you''re done, leave immediately." Lin Tian barked as he stepped toward Meng Ke''er, "Meng Ke''er, do you think you''re so popular now that everyone should revolve around you? Others might like you, but I don''t. Stop looking down on people with that lofty, arrogant gaze. In my eyes, you''re worth nothing." "How dare you look down on me, who the hell do you think you are? I''ve got the looks and the figure. In Huaxia, everyone knows me, everyone is aware of me. Only you dare to scorn me! The earring I''m wearing is worth ten years of your earnings." She took off a crystal earring, worth six hundred and eighty thousand, indeed enough for an average white-collar worker to earn in ten years. Lin Tian couldn''t reveal his identity; for the moment, he indeed couldn''t outtalk her. But soon, he had an idea; he activated his superpower to probe memories and snooped through all of Meng Ke''er''s memories from the past three years. Meng Ke''er, twenty-three years old, a girl from the countryside, na?ve during high school, was deceived into Qianshui City, losing her virginity. She then worked for half a year as a hostess in a KTV, where a wealthy businessman fancied her and kept her as his mistress. With her beautiful looks and a half-year of honing her skills in KTV, her ability to seduce men was very strong. In less than half a month, she managed to get over a million from the businessman before leaving him. By chance, she caught the eye of the chairman of "Angel Entertainment", the magnate Guo Xiaoqiang. "Angel Entertainment" was a company that specialized in creating stars. Meng Ke''er pulled out all the stops, mesmerizing Guo Xiaoqiang, who spared no expense in promoting her. With her unique voice, she quickly rose to the top. In just over a year, she went from being a mistress to a popular movie star. It has to be said that Meng Ke''er''s experiences were also quite tragic, and it was precisely because of these experiences that her character was distorted, unable to bear seeing others do well, and only happy when stepping on others. Knowing Meng Ke''er''s past, Lin Tian said with disdain, "Meng Ke''er, I don''t know where you get your confidence from. Your parents gave you such a beautiful face, such a stunning figure, but you don''t cherish it, using them instead for opportunities to climb the ladder. Your success today is all built on dirty deals, and even if you become a superstar, I will never respect you." "You''re talking nonsense!" Meng Ke''er roared defensively, "My achievements today all come from my own efforts. I am pure. In my fans'' eyes, I am a noble angel!" "Oh really? Then tell me, who are Xu Feng, Wan Long, and who is Guo Xiaoqiang?" Lin Tian challenged. From Meng Ke''er''s memories, Lin Tian learned that her first man was named Xu Feng, the rich businessman who rescued her from the KTV was named Wan Long, and now, she is Guo Xiaoqiang''s secret lover. Upon hearing the names of these three men, Meng Ke''er was startled, her face instantly turned deathly pale, this was something only she knew about, especially regarding Xu Feng, who was just an ordinary person, and now, even Meng Ke''er didn''t know Xu Feng''s whereabouts, how could Lin Tian possibly know this so clearly. She stared at Lin Tian, exhibiting an unpleasant feeling, and she sputtered out defensively, "What are you talking about, I have no clue what you''re saying, just get out, get out." Meng Ke''er frantically tried to push Lin Tian out, but at that moment, her phone suddenly rang, coincidentally, it was Guo Xiaoqiang calling. As Meng Ke''er answered the call, Lin Tian, being a Spiritual Warrior, could still hear her even though she lowered her voice to the faintest whisper. Meng Ke''er: Hello, President Guo? Guo Xiaoqiang: It''s me, yeah! My little darling, why call me President Guo, just call me Xiaoqiang. You''re becoming more and more indifferent with me! Lin Tian knew from the memories that Guo Xiaoqiang was fifty-six years old this year, and for someone his age to say such words, it was truly shameless to the extreme. Meng Ke''er: Xiaoqiang, what made you think to call me today? Guo Xiaoqiang: What are you saying? Calling you is because I miss you, of course. I know I''ve been neglecting you these past few days, but I''ll make it up to you today. I''ve already flown into Wu''an City, and I''ve booked a room. The address has been sent to your WeChat, I''ll be waiting for you tonight! Hearing this, Meng Ke''er''s eyes revealed a look of disgust. She had climbed the ranks by relying on Guo Xiaoqiang, but now that she had achieved fame, she felt there was no need to cling to him anymore, so she no longer wanted to be the lover that Guo Xiaoqiang had a hand in shaping. The reason was simple: Guo Xiaoqiang was old and ugly, incapable of satisfying Meng Ke''er''s needs. She believed herself to be beautiful enough, and the only ones deserving of her were young, handsome, and wealthy gentlemen! She tactfully declined, "Xiaoqiang, I''m not feeling well today and can''t accompany you. How about I come over tomorrow night instead?" Having run an entertainment company for over a decade and dealing with artists for so long, Guo Xiaoqiang was craftier than a monkey. He retorted angrily, "Meng Ke''er, don''t give me that kind of excuse. Don''t think that just because you''re popular now, you can get rid of me. I made you, and I can destroy you too. I''m asking you one question, are you coming tonight or not?" Meng Ke''er clenched her teeth in anger on the side. She hadn''t yet become number one, and truly didn''t dare to offend Guo Xiaoqiang. She forced a smile and said, "Xiaoqiang, why are you angry? If I''m not well, I can see a doctor. Don''t worry, I''ll be there soon. Tonight, I''ll make sure you''re taken care of comfortably." "Don''t play tricks with me," Guo Xiaoqiang threatened before hanging up the phone viciously. Meng Ke''er, with a face flushed with anger, also furiously slammed her phone down onto the ground, her hands clenched into fists, as if she wanted to devour Guo Xiaoqiang. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Under someone''s roof, one has to bow their head; she dared not vent her anger on Guo Xiaoqiang, so she stormed out, intending to use Lin Tian as a punching bag. She grabbed a mop handle and swung ferociously at Lin Tian. Lin Tian quickly dodged, making her swing at the air. "What are you doing? You''re taking your anger out on me for no reason!" Lin Tian barked. "I''ll give you ten thousand yuan; you tore it up because it wasn''t enough, right? This time, I''m offering you a hundred thousand, let me hit you once." After saying that, she swung at Lin Tian again. Lin Tian had never encountered such a shameless woman before; he said nothing, picked up a throw pillow, and hurled it at Meng Ke''er. The pillow was light, but Lin Tian''s strength was great, and with the aid of his superpower, he managed to send Meng Ke''er crashing onto the sofa. Lin Tian shouted, "I''ll handle the Guo Xiaoqiang matter for you, and then you do me a favor. Our relationship will be based on mutual benefits, how about that?" "You, sort things out with Guo Xiaoqiang? Don''t be delusional and take a good look at yourself. What makes you think you can handle Guo Xiaoqiang, do you think he''s so easy to meet?" After she spoke, she quickly realized she had said something wrong and promptly stressed, "I''m telling you, I have nothing to do with Guo Xiaoqiang, don''t you make false accusations against me." "Just get out," she said, as she pushed Lin Tian towards the door. Dealing with such an unreasonable person was beneath Lin Tian, so he simply walked out, ready to plan his next move! Chapter 591 - 563: Human Feast Lin Tian walked downstairs, really wanting to slap Meng Ke''er across the face, but impulsive acts are the devil, and Lin Tian still needed something from Meng Ke''er, without revealing his true identity. This was indeed a difficult predicament. He paced back and forth downstairs for over ten minutes without thinking of a good solution. He was both angry and anxious, literally pulling at his hair. Suddenly, Meng Ke''er changed her look. She put her hair up, donned sunglasses and a mask, and wore a professional outfit as she walked out. This new outfit completely transformed her appearance such that the few fans and reporters still staking out the front door didn''t recognize her as Meng Ke''er. Lin Tian saw her catch a taxi heading east, and without a better plan, Lin Tian had no choice but to also hail a taxi and followed Meng Ke''er. Meng Ke''er did not go to a hotel but instead arrived at an upscale restaurant, entering a VIP room on the fifth floor. Lin Tian stealthily followed and activated his clairvoyance superpower to observe the situation inside the room. Apart from Meng Ke''er, there were three other people in the room: the chubby Guo Xiaoqiang and two women dressed in uniforms. Meng Ke''er grimaced in pain, her body shuddering momentarily, but she quickly smiled, wrapped her arms around Guo Xiaoqiang''s neck, and said, "You''re so naughty." It seemed that Guo Xiaoqiang was no good either, enjoying causing pain. Being with him must have involved quite some suffering for Meng Ke''er. "My little baby, I''ve missed you so much. I haven''t slept well for days without seeing you. Come, let''s try something new today." Guo Xiaoqiang lifted Meng Ke''er onto the table and called out to the two women behind him, "Bring the dishes." Only then did Lin Tian notice that the room''s table was not round but rectangular, perfect for lying Meng Ke''er on it, and it was surrounded by decorative flowers, a truly unusual table he had never seen before. Usually, Guo Xiaoqiang could do whatever he wanted with Meng Ke''er; she just had to bear the pain below. But today, she too felt something was off. What was Guo Xiaoqiang up to? As far as Guo Xiaoqiang was concerned, Meng Ke''er was merely a plaything for a period of time. Lin Tian watched, shaking his head constantly and cursing Guo Xiaoqiang as a beast, but he also felt sympathy for Meng Ke''er, who unbeknownst to many, had such a debased side despite her public glamour. At that moment, the room''s door opened and two female waitresses carrying dishes entered first. Behind the waitresses followed five middle-aged men in their forties and fifties. They clearly looked like bosses, on the same level as Guo Xiaoqiang. Meng Ke''er was shocked and anticipated the torture she would endure today, but there was no way she would accept six men at once. Guo Xiaoqiang merely nodded towards the five men, then turned to Meng Ke''er and said, "Don''t be scared, Ke''er. You''re my woman; I won''t let other men have you." Upon hearing this, Meng Ke''er felt slightly relieved, but she didn''t understand why these five men were brought in. Guo Xiaoqiang continued, "Ke''er, have you heard of a ''human body banquet''? It''s a trend that came from Japan and is now very popular in Huaxia." A human body banquet, a perverse creation of the Japanese, involved stripping a woman naked and arranging her on a table to display various food items, and guests would use chopsticks to eat the food off her body. At the mention of "human body banquet," Meng Ke''er was instantly horrified. She couldn''t bear such a thingnot just her, probably no one but the Japanese could. "No, no, no, I won''t do it, I won''t do it...!" Meng Ke''er almost cried as she pleaded with Guo Xiaoqiang. Dealing with one Guo Xiaoqiang was nausea-inducing enough for her; the thought of six together was utterly revolting. She begged Guo Xiaoqiang, "Xiaoqiang, Mr. Guo, please spare me this once, I really don''t want to do this. Otherwise, I''ll find someone for you, someone prettier than me, no, two girls prettier than me, okay?" Seeing Meng Ke''er''s refusal and disobedience, Guo Xiaoqiang yelled angrily, "Like I need pretty girls around me? If I wanted to find them, would I need you to do it for me? These bosses came all this way today to taste a top actress. Now, get on the table immediately; don''t force me to lose my temper." Meng Ke''er knew she had no choice; if she complied today, she would certainly be abused by these six older men. No, absolutely not. She could not allow herself to be so violated! If she were still a young village girl, she might have no other option but to comply. But things were different now; she was a top actress in the entertainment industry. She could not buckle, absolutely could not allow these six older men to demean her. An irritated man among them spoke up with biting words, "Xiaoqiang, what''s this about? You can''t even control one woman? I still have a deal to discuss; I''m very busy. I''ll give you five more minutes, and if I don''t get a taste of this top actress, consider our deal off." Clearly, his status was higher than Guo Xiaoqiang''s; Guo Xiaoqiang needed him. To Guo Xiaoqiang, Meng Ke''er was just a toy, a toy that dare not obey his commands, causing him to lose face in front of other bosses, sending him into a rage. "Slap!" A slap flew across Meng Ke''er''s face, and she spun ninety degrees on the spot, landing on the floor. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A blood-red handprint marked her face. That slap from Guo Xiaoqiang was brutally forceful! These words constituted a huge insult to a woman, but they weren''t without merit. Meng Ke''er had used Guo Xiaoqiang to climb the social ladder, and after succeeding, she intended to ditch himan unrealistic expectation. Now a screen goddess, bathed in glory, but what was the use? She might deceive others but not herself. She cried, her tears full of sorrow; how she wished for someone to step forward and rescue her, but she realized no one was coming. Despair, sadness, helplessnessjust moments ago, the goddess shining brightly on stage, and now, a crying, pitiable girl. Chapter 592 - 564 Astronomical Entertainment ``` Struggling was useless. Provoking Guo Xiaoqiang would result not only in a beating but also in inhumane torture. Meng Ke''er had experienced it deeply! She lay on the table, her eyes vacant, staring desperately at the ceiling. At this moment, she resembled nothing more than a walking corpse, devoid of emotion, consciousness, and of course, dignity. Seeing that Meng Ke''er had become compliant, Guo Xiaoqiang turned to the few men and said, "Gentlemen, that''s settled it, no need for any of that pretentious human platter nonsense. Just get on with it. You can do whatever as long as she doesn''t die, but don''t ruin her beautiful face. I still need it to make money for me, hahaha...!" "Haha... okay, Guo, I''ve got another meeting soon and I''m in a hurry. I''ll go first." The bald boss who had just mocked Guo Xiaoqiang spoke up, lighting a cigarette as he walked towards Meng Ke''er. Birds of a feather flock together. Guo Xiaoqiang was twisted enough, but this crowd was even more depraved, actually contemplating using a cigarette butt to burn her. He approached Meng Ke''er, ogling her lecherously as he teased, "Ke''er, my beautiful girl, just bear with it, it''s only for a moment, and it''s actually quite exhilarating." "Hahaha...!" Exhilarating from burning with a cigarette butt? Why don''t you try it on yourself then? As he finished speaking, he slowly brought the cigarette butt toward Meng Ke''er''s ****. Meng Ke''er knew that resistance was futile; she lay indifferent, clenching her fists, prepared to endure everything silently. But just as the cigarette butt was about to touch Meng Ke''er''s ****, a few drops of water flew in from outside the window and directly extinguished the cigarette butt. When the cigarette butt touched Meng Ke''er''s ****, "Huh, why doesn''t it hurt?" Why was that? Meng Ke''er looked up and realized that the cigarette butt had been extinguished. The water was shot horizontally, not dripping down; it must be someone who''s messing around. The bald boss instantly became enraged and bellowed, "******, who''s there? Are you not happy that I''m the first one to go? If anyone''s got a problem with it, stand up now." He thought it was one of the other bosses in the room and roared viciously at them, but they all shook their heads in unison, with innocent expressions. "Click," the door resounded. Lin Tianyi walked out step by step, wearing sunglasses to avoid recognition. "Who are you, and how did you get in here?" Guo Xiaoqiang stepped forward and demanded. The door was locked; without a key, how could Lin Tianyi have gotten inside? "It''s him!" Meng Ke''er sighed softly, instantly recognizing Lin Tian as the man who had rescued her in the morning. "Why would he come to save me?" Meng Ke''er wondered, remembering how she had not spared any effort to humiliate Lin Tian. Without responding to Guo Xiaoqiang, Lin Tian pointed at the other five bosses and declared, "The rest of you, get lost!" All of them were worth billions, accustomed to respect and admiration wherever they went. It had been a long time since anyone had told them to "get lost." The most powerful among them was the bald boss. Usually, those with the most power are also the quickest to anger. He stood forward, pointing at Lin Tian and yelled furiously, "Motherfucker, where did this bastard come from, daring to cuss at me here? Someone, take him down for me." Over a dozen bodyguards rushed in, surrounding Lin Tian. Some of them were armed with sticks, others with knives. The bald boss roared, "******, smash the surveillance cameras for me and kill him!" Quick to call for a killing. Even someone like Guo Xiaoqiang couldn''t help but shudder. As for Meng Ke''er, still lying on the bed, she dared not make a move. She considered Lin Tian nothing more than an idiotic fan. She was pleased that Lin Tian came to her rescue but was indifferent to his fate. Her only wish was for Lin Tian to die quickly and not further enrage the group, or they would torture her even more. Two bodyguards went ahead and smashed all the surrounding surveillance cameras, then charged at Lin Tian. These bodyguards must have blood on their hands; otherwise, they wouldn''t be so ruthless, so decisive in killing without a second thought. "Boom, boom, boom...!" Lin Tian threw several punches, too fast for anyone to track. In less than a minute, over a dozen bodyguards were all down, writhing on the ground, howling in pain. "What?" Everyone was shocked, staring at Lin Tian''s slender frame, unable to believe that he was so powerful. Over a dozen well-trained bodyguards with weapons fell to the ground in the blink of an eye. Amidst the exclamations, Meng Ke''er opened her eyes and, seeing the bodyguards on the floor, was also astonished. She had been very hostile towards Lin Tian, but now, she felt a hint of fondness for him. Through this ordeal, she suddenly realized the necessity of cultivating a man capable of protecting her. Seeing Lin Tian''s strength, she considered him a prime candidate. However, judging by Lin Tian''s attire, he was certainly no wealthy playboy. She swiftly relegated Lin Tian to the role of bodyguard; he could never be her boyfriend. As for persuading Lin Tian to protect her, Meng Ke''er already had a plan. Her body was her most prized asset, and she believed that just allowing Lin Tian to sleep with her would be reward enough for him to gladly protect her for ten years. She sneered to herself, already plotting how to seduce Lin Tian. Lin Tian stepped towards the group of bosses, saying, "I told you to get lost, but you wouldn''t leave. Now, each of you will get a slap in the face, and if anyone screams, I''ll keep slapping them until they stop." "Slap, slap, slap, slap, slap!" In one second, Lin Tian''s hand moved five times, each boss receiving a slap across the face. "Motherfucker, who are you to dare hit me?" "Dare you to leave your name behind?" "You little shit, you''ve slapped me, and I''ll make sure you pay back tenfold in the future." Three people shouted, while the other two remained silent. ``` Lin Tian yelled at the two silent men, "You two, can leave now." Upon hearing this, the men were overjoyed and scampered off, looking back at Lin Tian with an indescribable fear. "Smack, smack, smack!" Another three slaps flew, as Lin Tian simultaneously struck them each across the face. "Damn it." "Try hitting me one more time." One person did not speak. Lin Tian told him to leave, but the remaining two each received another slap! "Damn it, do you know who the hell I am, how much money I have? In Haiyang City, I''m the wealthiest, and with a single stomp, the whole of Haiyang would tremble." The bald boss shouted, while the other person remained silent. Lin Tian pointed at the silent man and said, "You can go now." "Smack!" Right after he finished speaking, he slapped the bald boss again. "I...!" "Smack!" As soon as the bald boss opened his mouth, Lin Tian slapped him again. "Smack, smack, smack, smack!" After a dozen consecutive slaps, the bald boss was close to crying, covering his face and kneeling on the ground, trembling whenever Lin Tian raised his hand, with no temper left at all. "Still shouting?" Lin Tian asked, raising his hand. "No... no more." The bald boss''s face was swollen like a pig''s head, his words slurred. "Scram." After the bald boss left, only Lin Tian, Meng Ke''er, Guo Xiaoqiang, and two female waiters remained in the room. Meng Ke''er quickly stood up and hid behind Lin Tian, who was slowly advancing toward Guo Xiaoqiang. Guo Xiaoqiang''s face turned the color of an eggplant, retreating to the corner of the room, quivering with fear. Lin Tian stopped two meters in front of Guo Xiaoqiang. "Agree to one condition, or else, you know what the consequences will be." "Please tell me," Guo Xiaoqiang quickly replied. "Dissolve the contract between your company and Meng Ke''er. From now on, you are not allowed to harass her again. Do you agree or not?" Upon hearing this, Meng Ke''er felt a warm sensation deep inside. Staring at Lin Tian''s broad back, she felt as if she were looking at a mountain, majestic and sturdy, capable of sheltering her from the wind and rain. Although she still believed Lin Tian was not good enough for her, not fit to be her boyfriend, she thought that, considering how formidable he was, his bedroom skills must be exceptional, and he was quite handsome, too. At worst, she thought, he could be her sugar boy! S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In Meng Ke''er''s mind, Lin Tian''s status rose from bodyguard to kept man. Dissolving the contract with a popular movie star entailed a huge loss for Guo Xiaoqiang. He pleaded meekly, "Our company has invested a nine-figure sum in promoting Meng Ke''er, and just as she has started to become successful, we haven''t recouped our investment yet...!" Lin Tian had no time to listen to his nonsense, grabbed a wine glass from the table, and with a single hand, crushed it into dust, with glass shards scattering all over the floor. "Another word, and I''ll crush your brains." Guo Xiaoqiang trembled all over, hastily agreeing, "Fine, I agree with you. I will dissolve the contract. Please go back today, and tomorrow I will dissolve the contract with Meng Ke''er." It was clear that Guo Xiaoqiang was stalling, trying to trick Lin Tian into leaving. Lin Tian wasn''t fooled and said directly, "You are the largest shareholder of your company. Everything is decided by you. Since you want to dissolve the contract, it is a matter of your word. Why wait until tomorrow? Do it now, and I will accompany you." Guo Xiaoqiang''s face showed reluctance, but he dared not oppose Lin Tian and had no choice but to agree. The three of them descended the building, got into the car, and headed to Guo Xiaoqiang''s headquartersTianwen Entertainment Company. The Tianwen Entertainment Company was located in Qianshui City, which is adjacent to Wu''an City, about six hundred miles away. Taking the highway, it took less than three and a half hours to reach their destination. In front of a towering skyscraper, two large characters were written. "Tianwen Entertainment." Surrounding these two words, in the most conspicuous spot, hung a poster of Meng Ke''er. On either side of her poster, hung a dozen other celebrities'' posters. Lin Tian recognized these stars; they were all big names. It was undeniable that Tianwen Entertainment Company had the capability to create stars. The skyscraper, whether in height or floor area, was actually about the same size as Lin Tian''s Tianyi Pharma, but from the outside, it gave a different impression. Tianwen Entertainment appeared opulent and luxurious, while Tianyi Pharma appeared dignified and grand. The two companies operated different businesses, with distinct styles. On the way there, Guo Xiaoqiang took advantage of a moment when Lin Tian was not paying attention and sent a quiet WeChat message. , . Chapter 593 - 565 Temptation Posters of over a dozen celebrities hung on the wall, among which several female celebrities who had risen to fame in recent yearsthey were all young and in the prime of their life. Lin Tian thought of Meng Ke''er and suddenly became gossipy. He asked Guo Xiaoqiang in a low voice, "Hey, these female celebrities, have they all been with you? Or do you not support those who don''t sleep with you?" Upon hearing this, Guo Xiaoqiang''s face turned bright red, his expression awkwardit was obvious that Lin Tian''s guess was not far off. "That''s not true. Our company is big, and everyone is fair. Opportunities are earned based on ability. As the boss of the company, how could I engage in such things!" Lin Tian scoffed, clenched his fist, the knuckles crackling loudly. "Talk to me properly, tell the truth, don''t deceive me with those sanctimonious words." Eyeing Lin Tian''s fist, Guo Xiaoqiang deflated like a punctured ball and admitted honestly, "It''s mostly like that. To rise up, they first keep me company, then the directors and producers. After they please us all, we give them opportunities." They say the entertainment industry is murky, and now Lin Tian believed it. Thinking about those female celebrities who shone in front of cameras but behind them, he didn''t know how many beds they had been to, how much suffering they had endured, how many hardships they had faced. These big bosses, directors, producers, none of them were younger than fifty or sixtyold men. For female stars to please them, they really had to be ruthless with themselves. Putting himself in their shoes, if Lin Tian had to keep company with a fifty or sixty-year-old lady... The female stars relied on sleeping their way up, and Lin Tian grew curious. He asked, "So, what about the male celebrities?" Guo Xiaoqiang replied truthfully, "In our circle, there are also some who aren''t rich ladies!" Emma, it was acceptable for women to sleep their way up, but surprisingly, so did the men. He continued asking, "With so many male actors and so few rich ladies, how do they divide them?" "Actually... Actually, the number of male actors who sleep their way up is in the minority. For male actors to become famous, it''s actually harder than it is for female actors. They need looks, luck, acting skills, among many other factors. Relatively speaking, it takes male actors longer to become famous than female actors, but their fame lasts longer than that of female actresses." "Oh!" Lin Tian nodded, appearing to understand. Walking into the Skyscraper, the staff saw Guo Xiaoqiang and Meng Ke''er, all continuously greeting them. Guo Xiaoqiang had a bitter expression and ignored the greetings from the staff, while Meng Ke''er did the exact opposite, always maintaining a smile for everyone no matter how distressed she felt inside. Soon, they arrived at Guo Xiaoqiang''s office. Guo Xiaoqiang said, "Wait a moment, I''ll have the staff draft a contract for Meng Ke''er''s unconditional release. It''ll be ready shortly, please wait." Lin Tian and Meng Ke''er sat on a sofa nearby. The sofa was large, and Lin Tian sat on one end, Meng Ke''er did not move away from Lin Tian. He didn''t avoid or attack, just sat still in the original spot, enjoying the feeling. After all, he was a manhe wasn''t at a loss. Seeing that her advances elicited no reaction from Lin Tian, Meng Ke''er felt very smug inside. No reaction was actually the best reaction. This life, her appearance was her greatest pride. She believed that just by lifting a finger, men would undoubtedly fall at her feet. She wanted to bring Lin Tian into her ''harem'' and have him protect hernow she began her offense. "Handsome, you just looked really cool. Look, your hair is all messed up, let me fix it for you." If you''re going to watch, watch freelywho else to watch if not him! Meng Ke''er, from her elevated position, also quietly observed Lin Tian. She noticed that his eyes were already mesmerized by her. "Hehe!" She chuckled inwardly, pleased with the outcome she was witnessing. She continued her assault, with a charm that was deadly! "Your hair at the back is also a mess, let me fix it for you." "Oh...!" Guo Xiaoqiang, sitting nearby, stared intensely at both Meng Ke''er and Lin Tian. He knew very well what kind of person Meng Ke''er was. Although he saw her merely as an object, she had still been his woman. Now, his woman was seducing another man right in front of him, giving him the feeling of being cuckolded. "Come in!" he said angrily. A female secretary brought out a contract, saying, "Mr. Guo, here''s the contract for Meng Ke''er''s unconditional release you requested." Upon hearing the word ''contract'', Lin Tian pushed away the tempting Meng Ke''er; the little fairy was too enchanting, and Lin Tian was indulging in it so much that he momentarily forgot the important matters! Lin Tian stepped forward and said, "Sign it!" sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 594 - 566 Frightened into Unconsciousness ``` What surprised Lin Tian was that instead of signing the contract, Guo Xiaoqiang tore it up on the spot with a lecherous and resentful expression on his face. "Damn, what does this mean? Are you trying to rebel or what?" Meng Ke''er, who was relatively familiar with Guo Xiaoqiang, hurried over and quietly said to Lin Tian, "If Guo Xiaoqiang dares to tear up the contract, he must be confident. Maybe he has brought thugs to deal with you. We need to run, run now!" With a "bang", the sound of the door being kicked open, five or six dozen well-trained assassins burst into the room from outside, each armed and immediately surrounding Guo Xiaoqiang. And these weren''t all the assassins; the office was small, and there were still densely packed assassins standing at the door. At a rough estimate, there must have been a couple of hundred people. The ability to instantly summon a couple of hundred assassins spoke volumes of Guo Xiaoqiang''s influence. In Qianshui City, in terms of power and assets, he could be ranked in the top three. Meng Ke''er had wanted to run, but seeing so many assassins, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Where could she run? The doorway was packed with assassins. They were on the eleventh floor; jumping down would mean certain death. Guo Xiaoqiang stood at the center of the assassins, encircled protectively, suddenly brimming with confidence. "You motherfucker, kid, you dare mess with my plans. Believe it or not, I''ll chop you into mincemeat and feed you to the dogs." Lin Tian shook his head, speaking without any deference, "Don''t believe it." Then, he scorned all the bodyguards, "With just this handful of people you call assistants, you dare bark at me. Haven''t you seen what I''m capable of?" Just three hours ago, Lin Tian had effortlessly taken down more than a dozen of Guo Xiaoqiang''s bodyguards right in front of him. Fearing Lin Tian''s strength, that''s why Guo Xiaoqiang had been trying to make peace for so long. He roared, "Kid, I know you''re tough; you can fight more than a dozen guys, but can you fight against my two hundred plus assassins?" Lin Tian rolled up his sleeves and put up his fists, "If we don''t try, how will you know!" "You...!" Guo Xiaoqiang''s face turned livid with rage and shouted, "With such confidence, you must indeed have some skills. You don''t care about the two hundred plus men; what about this then? Do you care about this?" With a wave of his hand, the bodyguard at the very front quickly raised his hand, holding a shiny black pistol. The appearance of the pistol initially startled Lin Tian, but his expression quickly settled down; it was just a pistol, what''s the big deal! But Meng Ke''er panicked, she didn''t believe Lin Tian could escape a pistol. "Ah...!" She screamed, staring at the dark muzzle of the gun, her legs weakened with fear, her face drained of color. A sharp cry caught Guo Xiaoqiang''s attention, he stared at Meng Ke''er and shouted with vitality, "Ke''er, my little darling, you''ve really grown, so bold now that you dare go against me. Believe it or not, I can have someone blow your head off with one shot." Meng Ke''er turned pale, swallowing repeatedly like a bird pecking, and nodded her headshe knew all about Guo Xiaoqiang''s penchant for murder! Guo Xiaoqiang continued, "Meng Ke''er, I''m giving you one last chance. Crawl over here, apologize to me, and from now on, serve me well and obey me. I might spare your life, and perhaps, I might make you famous again." "Otherwise, I''ll blow your brains out with one shot." The assassin with the gun cooperated with Guo Xiaoqiang, aiming the muzzle at Meng Ke''er. Right now, anyone not foolish could tell that Guo Xiaoqiang was bluffing. Before Meng Ke''er turned against him, he never treated her as a person. Now that she turned against him, a simple apology wouldn''t lead Guo Xiaoqiang to forgive her and make her famous againit was simply impossible! But the reality proved that Meng Ke''er was even less than foolish right now; she was overly confident in her looks, believing that if she tried her utmost to seduce Guo Xiaoqiang, he would continue to pamper her. Foolish woman, foolishly arrogant, foolishly heartless. She walked step by step towards Guo Xiaoqiang, passing by Lin Tian without even glancing at him. No matter what, Lin Tian was helping her at the risk of his own life, yet when real danger came, Meng Ke''er abandoned Lin Tian without a second thought. Lin Tian held the utmost contempt for her. If she wasn''t famous now, and Lin Tian had to complete the task given to him by Bu Mengting, even if Meng Ke''er was ravished by ten thousand people, Lin Tian wouldn''t save her. Seeing Meng Ke''er walking towards him, Guo Xiaoqiang gloated for a while and shouted, "Didn''t you hear me? I said crawl over here, do you understand?" Insult, a blatant insult! However, for the sake of surviving, Meng Ke''er shamelessly got down on her hands and knees and crawled towards Guo Xiaoqiang. Just like a dog begging for mercy! The bodyguards in front of Guo Xiaoqiang cleared a path for her. Meng Ke''er crawled through, fearfully admitting her wrongs, "Xiaoqiang, I was wrong, please forgive me this once!" "Heh heh!" "Slap!" Guo Xiaoqiang savagely slapped Meng Ke''er''s face and kicked her, sending her flying three or four meters away. Meng Ke''er hit the wall and was dazed by the impact. "Damn, you still want me to forgive you? Those who offend me never end up well." Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Brothers, as long as you kill this kid for me today, this chick is all yours. I don''t care if she''s dead or alive, as long as you''re happy." "Plus, I''ll hire a professional photographer to let the whole world witness this great moment. I want to ruin her reputation, make her wish she was dead." "Hahaha... that''s great, Boss Guo." ``` "Rest assured, Boss Guo, we brothers will certainly eliminate this ignorant kid," ...,.... The words of Guo Xiaoqiang immediately ignited the emotions of all the assassins. After all, Meng Ke-er was now a popular movie star, the goddess in the hearts of countless homebodies. She was once out of reach, like a fairy, but now, she was about to become their plaything, which excited the killers to no end! What''s more, Guo Xiaoqiang wanted to record it all, satisfying some of the twisted psychological needs of those assassins who were now so hungry for action, they couldn''t wait to jump into the fray. Seeing the killers getting riled up, Meng Ke-er felt like dying. Two hundred people, a full two hundred of them, and they were going to make a small film and show it to the whole world. Not only would she suffer physical devastation but also mental torment. She despaired once more, filled with even greater regret. Had she known it would come to this, she would not have crawled over here, no matter what! Guo Xiaoqiang yelled angrily, "Lin Tian, prepare to die!" The bodyguard immediately raised his handgun, ready to fire. Unexpectedly, Lin Tian didn''t dodge but instead raised his hands, surrendering. "Wait," Guo Xiaoqiang interjected, "Kid, you''re surrendering now because you''re scared, huh? I''m telling you, it''s too late. Even if you kneel and call me ''Grandpa,'' I''m still going to have you killed today." Lin Tian didn''t say a word but subtly pointed at something behind Guo Xiaoqiang with his fingers. What was he doing? Nobody understood, but some of the more curious assassins turned their heads to check. "Damn it, there''s a fire, put it out!" A shriek erupted from a bodyguard; a spark from an unknown source had ignited a curtain behind them. In a bizarre turn, a thumb-sized flame suddenly became a raging inferno enveloping half the room in seconds. As everyone stood dumbfounded, stunned and unable to react, Lin Tian''s fingers flew, casting one spell after another, and from within the roaring flames, a fire dragon, forged from the fire itself, emerged. "Roar!" A dragon''s cry shook the room, causing it to tremble, as the ten-plus-meter-long fire dragon coiled around half of the room, blinking its large eyes which looked adorably dazed. Everyone was shocked; some even pinched themselves. Holy cow, is this a dream? It wasn''t a dream; pinching themselves hurt! Lin Tian chuckled, deciding to tease Guo Xiaoqiang a bit. He directed the fire dragon to stare intently at Guo Xiaoqiang with its two large eyes and then, the fire dragon let out a hoarse voice. "Xiaoqiang, you tell me... do you think I''m pretty?" The fire dragon writhed its body, its voice hoarse yet childishly coy, resembling a shy little girl. Guo Xiaoqiang was dumbfounded and plunked down onto the floor, staring at the fire dragon as if he was beholding a monster. "My God, it''s talking." "Is it a dragon or a ghost?" "Run for it, it''s a ghost... a ghost...!" ...,.... A group of bodyguards panicked and ran for their lives, not caring about anything else. They crowded the doorway, smashing the doorframe. Guo Xiaoqiang also wanted to flee, but every time he moved, the fire dragon moved with him C the more he looked at it, the more frightened he became. In less than thirty seconds, he fainted out of fear. As for Meng Ke-er, she had fainted even before Guo Xiaoqiang did. A sudden fire had broken out, and a fire dragon had appeared C who wouldn''t be scared! Lin Tian wrapped things up. His superpower burst forth, and all the fire in the room dissipated. He took out a blank piece of paper and wrote a few large characters on it: "Do not trouble Meng Ke-er. Immediately terminate the contract with her, or you will die a miserable death!" After leaving those words, Lin Tian opened the door and left, leaving the rest to Bu Mengting to handle. Later, Lin Tian returned to Wu''an City and found Bu Mengting. He said to her with a grin, "Honey, I''ve taken care of the task you gave me. When you talk to Meng Ke-er again, reduce the endorsement fee to ten million; she will definitely agree." "Ten million?" Doubt was written all over Bu Mengting''s face; ten million was not nearly enough to hire a top star like Meng Ke-er. If it were the day before, ten million would certainly not have enticed Meng Ke-er, but now that she no longer had Guo Xiaoqiang as her backer, she would be eager to agree to it! Lin Tian emphasized, "Go talk to Meng Ke-er, and remember, just ten million, not a cent more; she''ll definitely agree." Bu Mengting nodded, half-convinced, and immediately instructed her staff to set off for Qianshui City first thing the next morning to discuss a collaboration with Meng Ke-er. Chapter 595 - 567 Bad Brother-in-Law Bu Mengting swiftly arranged the candidates for tomorrow''s cooperation talks and then turned to Lin Tian, asking with distrust, "Just one day, and you''ve convinced Meng Ke''er? Tell me, did you reveal your true identity to her? Did she agree out of fear of you?" Lin Tian put on an innocent face, raised both hands as if surrendering, "Little wife, I''m wronged, I really didn''t reveal my identity. Heaven and earth are my witness, the sun and the moon can testify!" "Really." Bu Mengting''s face was full of doubt. With Lin Tian''s ordinary identity, it was difficult enough just to meet Meng Ke''er, let alone getting her to agree to cooperate. "Really." Lin Tian looked aggrieved, then covered his chest with one hand and complained in a rascal tone, "Little wife, my heart aches, you actually don''t trust me. It hurts so much, sob sob sob...!" "Alright, behave like a man, stop acting spoiled. I believe you now." "Little wife, you''re so good." Lin Tian embraced Bu Mengting in his arms. During the day, he had been completely enchanted by Meng Ke''er. He picked up Bu Mengting in his arms, and while Bu Mengting knew what Lin Tian was about to do, she still asked shyly, "What are you doing?" "Hee hee!" Lin Tian gave a sly laugh and threw Bu Mengting onto the bed. , . Early the next morning, Bu Mengting got up early. She had been thoroughly pampered the night before and was radiant, her womanly charm even more pronounced. She went downstairs to buy breakfast for Lin Tian, saw that he was still asleep, and without rushing to wake him, she went straight to the company, gathered a few employees, and headed to Qianshui City to discuss cooperation with Meng Ke''er. The day before, soon after Lin Tian left, Guo Xiaoqiang and Meng Ke''er woke up together. Seeing the note Lin Tian had left, Guo Xiaoqiang was so scared that he trembled all over, promptly nullified Meng Ke''er''s contract, didn''t make things difficult for her, and told her to leave. But without the support from "Astral Entertainment," Meng Ke''er was like a stray dog, without an assistant or an agent, feeling helpless once again. She picked up her phone and contacted several entertainment companies, but they seemed to have colluded against her, turning her away. The reason was simpleit was Guo Xiaoqiang''s doing behind the scenes. Fortunately, her reputation had been saved. Although she could not continue in the entertainment industry, with her reputation and beauty, she believed she would still be able to snare a wealthy husband. She set her sights on the next wealthy target. But there was an immediate problemshe had been Guo Xiaoqiang''s mistress, using his credit cards. Now, Guo Xiaoqiang had frozen all her bank cards. All she had was just over five hundred dollars in cash and some jewelry on her person that she could sell. But this was not a long-term solution. To push herself towards another rich man, she needed to package herself, and packaging required cold hard cash. The most pressing issue right now was money! Money! As Meng Ke''er pondered how to make some money, a phone call suddenly rang out. The caller was Bu Mengting. "Hello, is this Miss Meng Ke''er? I''m the owner of Mengting Jewelry, my name is Bu Mengting. I''d like to invite you to endorse our jewelry line, the endorsement fee is ten million." Ten million, ten million... The money had finally come. , . Lin Tian went crazy last night and couldn''t muster any energy all day. He stayed inside the house, watching TV and playing video games, basically not doing anything productive. At around six in the evening, Bu Mengting ran into the room beaming with joy, and threw herself at Lin Tian, wrapping her legs around his waist and hanging onto him! She leaned forward and kissed Lin Tian, leaving a bright red lipstick mark on his cheek. "Husband, this is great news, Meng Ke''er has agreed to endorse us! She''ll come to our jewelry store for a visit tomorrow." Lin Tian had actually anticipated this result. Bu Mengting was over the moon, but Lin Tian remained indifferent, prompting her to ask, "Husband, what''s wrong? Meng Ke''er has agreed to our proposal, aren''t you happy at all?" "Happy? Hahaha... Meng Ke''er finally agreed to us, I''m absolutely thrilled," Lin Tian said with an exaggerated laugh. "Hypocrite." Bu Mengting shot him a disdainful look and wriggled off of him immediately. Lin Tian felt a bit embarrassed. What was supposed to be a sweet moment was ruined by his silly laughter. He quickly changed the subject, asking, "She agreed for ten million? She didn''t try to bargain with you?" "Of course, she did. At first, she asked for a hundred million, then fifty million, thirty million, but you told me to stick to ten million and not give her a cent more. In the end, she agreed." Lin Tian gave a cold laugh. Meng Ke''er was in such a state yet dared to ask for a hundred million. She was out of her mind. Thankfully, his little wife was obedient, which saved him from wasting money unnecessarily. "Now it''s all good. Meng Ke''er has agreed to be our spokeswoman; your jewelry store is bound to grow bigger and bigger!" "Hahaha... I think so too." , . The next day, Bu Mengting still headed to the company early, dressed up beautifully, claiming she wanted to witness the rise of her company in her most stunning form. Lin Tian had no intention of meeting Meng Ke''er. Instead, he went straight to a hotel to see Fang Shaoxiong and He Dong. Fang Shaoxiong''s combat vehicle was destroyed, so Lin Tian had given him fifty million. In the past few days, he had come up with a new combat vehicle model and had already submitted the design blueprints to a car dealership. He was determined to create an even more powerful combat vehicle. He had to work on the blueprints and choose the materials for the combat vehicle simultaneously. The combat vehicle was the love of his life; there was no room for negligence in this matter. Fang Shaoxiong was so busy that he was running around like his tail was on fire, hardly staying in the hotel, either visiting the car dealership or buying materials. He Dong, left alone in the hotel, felt utterly miserable. Even though the hotel was five-star, with unlimited stay and food at his disposal, why would He Dong be so uncomfortable under such luxurious conditions? His discomfort was not material but mental. As he watched TV, he muttered resentfully, "Brother-in-law, you''ve deceived me again, bad, bad, bad. My sister must''ve been tricked by you too. If only I knew, I would never have trusted you." Just as Lin Tian approached the door, he overheard He Dong''s muttering and felt perplexed. He thought to himself, what''s wrong with He Dong? In my memory, I''ve never deceived him! Lin Tian knocked on the door, and upon seeing Lin Tian, He Dong''s eyes lit up, exclaiming, "Brother-in-law!" Lin Tian demanded, "You little rascal, what were you just saying about me? Calling me bad, saying I tricked you, accusing me of tricking your sister, tell me, when have I ever tricked you?" sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 596 - 568: Finding a Wife for He Dong "You little rascal, how dare you talk behind your brother-in-law''s back. Tell me, how did your brother-in-law deceive you!" Lin Tian shouted. He Dong exclaimed, "Brother-in-law, I spoke so softly, and you still heard me from outside." "Nonsense, what are you saying!" Caught speaking ill, He Dong instantly blushed like a girl who had done something wrong, lowering his head deeply. "Silence is not a solution to the problem. Speak up! If you can''t spit it out, your brother-in-law will spank your butt till it blooms," Lin Tian said. Feeling aggrieved, he simply yelled out, "Brother-in-law, you did deceive me." "It was you who told me to come out and mix with you. Without you, I might be together with Zhang Xiaohua from the neighboring village by now." "But after I came to Wu''an City with you, you just left me in this big hotel and didn''t care about me anymore." "You promised me, swore to me that within one week... within one week, I would lose my virginity. Now it''s been three days, a full three days, and I haven''t even seen the shadow of a woman. Tell me, isn''t this deceiving me?" He Dong mustered up his courage and let out all of the frustrations that had been pent up in his heart. The agitation of puberty and the eruption of hormones were causing He Dong''s extreme restlessness. Lin Tian was left speechless, unable to refute. Although Lin Tian had said those things in the past, he hadn''t taken them seriously. But, looking at it now, He Dong had taken them to heart and came specifically for that purpose! Oh no! Lin Tian really wanted to slap himself. What was he bragging about in the first place! He Dong had grown up in the countryside, was average-looking, dark, and plump. Getting a girlfriend and going to bed with her within a week, how could that be possible! Three days had already passed; only four days were left. That was even less likely. Maybe find an escort? A sudden idea popped into Lin Tian''s mind, but upon further thought, it was out of the question. If He Qianqian found out about it, she would flay him alive! What should he do then? He certainly couldn''t break his word, could he? Seeing the difficulty on Lin Tian''s face, He Dong asked unwillingly, "Brother-in-law, are you not finding me a girlfriend anymore? Were all those things you said just to play with me?" "How could that be! How could your brother-in-law possibly deceive you," Lin Tian quickly shook his head, then put his arm around He Dong''s shoulder, saying, "Come on, let''s go now. Your brother-in-law will take you to find a match. Whichever one you like, you tell me, and your brother-in-law your brother-in-law will help you smooth things over!" Lin Tian''s tone clearly lacked confidence. He couldn''t help He Dong with that, but for now, they could only take it one step at a time. They left the hotel and headed straight for Tianyi Pharma. Lin Tian brought He Dong directly to the accounting department while talking along the way, "All these accountants are fresh female university graduates we hired this year, each one young and beautiful. Whichever one you like, tell me. If your status is inconvenient, I can arrange a position for you directly in the accounting office for an easier approach." He Dong nodded like a pecking chicken, full of anticipation. In such a large company, with over a hundred accountants, Lin Tian pushed the door open, under the pretense of inspecting the work. As the founder of Tianyi Pharma, Lin Tian was well known to these people. As soon as they saw Lin Tian come in, over a hundred lovely ladies immediately stood in two rows to welcome him. "Hello, Director Lin." "Director Lin, you''re so handsome!" "Welcome, leader, for the inspection!" ..., .... Lin Tian made a symbolic wave of his hand to them, "You may sit, carry on with your work. I''m just here to take a look, don''t mind me." "Please feel free, Director Lin, we''ll continue with our work!" said a leader from the accounting department humbly. Then, everyone sat down and resumed their work. Lin Tian took He Dong to the most open spot and asked, "Which one do you fancy, tell me." "Brother-in-law, don''t rush me, let me take a good look," He Dong said excitedly, his eyes glued and saliva nearly dripping. He didn''t miss a single face of the young women under thirty, stars in his eyes as he clenched his fists gently, immersed in the blissful "selection" process. Five or six minutes later, He Dong was still looking, constantly looking, clearly afflicted with choice paralysis. This one has a good figure. That one has a big chest. That one is pretty but dark. Which one should he pick! S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This one, that one, or...! Watching anxiously from the side, Lin Tian thought, Just say it, will you? After you do, I have to figure out a way to help you! He urged, "Come on, kid, hurry up. There are only so many people to count, are they suitable or not, just give me an answer, will you!" "Brother-in-law, why are you in such a hurry? I''m choosing a wife here, a lifelong decision, can I be in a rush?" Lin Tian''s mouth curved into a smile; he didn''t believe He Dong would be able to find a wife among these accountants. He''d be lucky to even get a girlfriend. A girlfriend and a wife, those are worlds apart. It''s easy to get a girlfriend, but finding a wife, now that''s tough! As He Dong was struggling to make a choice, the door suddenly opened, and in walked a woman with flowing long hair, holding a few documents in her hands, dressed in an OL (office lady) uniform. She handed the documents to a leader, exchanged a few simple words, then sat down at an empty seat in her high heels and continued to work. It seemed she was an accountant too, just that she had probably been out handling some errands and hadn''t been in the room. "So beautiful!" As soon as He Dong saw her, he was utterly captivated, and drool nearly fell from his mouth. With a melon seed-shaped face, delicate features, snow-white skin, long hair over her shoulders, and an impressive figure, she was indeed a rare beautyan accountant that shone like a flower among them. Having grown up in the countryside, He Dong had rarely seen such a beauty, but Lin Tian was unimpressed. Although the girl before him was pretty, she still didn''t compare to his significant others. "Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, her, she''s the most beautiful," He Dong eagerly shook Lin Tian''s hand, nearly dislocating Lin Tian''s shoulder. Without waiting for Lin Tian to reply, He Dong unbuttoned his coat, took out a rose, and headed straight for the girl. Seeing the rose in He Dong''s hand, Lin Tian was stunned, thinking to himself, "This kid is not bad, when did he buy a rose, and I didn''t even know about it." He Dong was certainly proactive, but giving a rose before saying a word, that was a bit too impulsive, bordering on frivolous. Lin Tian quickly pulled him back, warning, "You''re in too much of a hurry, kid. That''s not how you chase a girl. You need to get to know her first, then make contact, become familiar, and finally confess your feelings. If you just confess right away, unless she''s playing games, you won''t succeed." He Dong realized that made sense and quickly withdrew the rose, but he scratched his head, looking worried. "Brother-in-law, everyone says you city folks are restless and chaotic, changing girlfriends more often than clothes. What if I hesitate and someone else snatches her away?" Indeed! He Dong''s concern was justified. In big cities, beauties were always sought after, and judging by the looks of it, the girl He Dong was interested in must have been around twenty-five or twenty-six. With such looks, it was impossible that no one was pursuing her! Lin Tian started to worry; what if the girl already had a partner? He decided to investigate the girl''s background first. He approached the leader of the accounting department and, with an air of righteousness, said, "Show me your employees'' profiles. I need to constantly monitor their situation. If they have any difficulties, they must report to me promptly. As long as it''s within my power, I''ll solve it for them. Tell them to work hard, I won''t let them down." "Thank you, Director Lin, you''re the best leader I''ve ever met. Just hold on, I''ll go get the information right away." The leader was thrilled and cheerfully ran off to get the data. Without realizing it, He Dong gave Lin Tian a thumbs up, his eyes filled with extreme admiration. Lin Tian noticed his unusual gaze and asked, "Kid, what are you looking at me like that for?" He Dong replied, "Brother-in-law, that''s brilliant, you''re so clever. Now I finally understand why so many who chased my sister failed, and you succeeded." "Maybe it''s because I''m rather handsome!" Lin Tian preened his hair, quite pleased with himself. He Dong immediately retorted, "No, brother-in-law, it''s not because you''re handsome, it''s because you''re cunning." Asking if the girl had a boyfriend with such a high and mighty excuseif that wasn''t cunning, what was? Lin Tian looked at He Dong with a chuckle. The kid was getting bolder by the minute, daring to call Lin Tian cunning. Lin Tian felt like teaching him a lesson, to make him behave. Feeling something bad was going to happen, He Dong retreated repeatedly, fearing he would be hit. Just then, the leader of the accounting department rushed over with a stack of profiles, "Director Lin, here''s the employee information you asked for." This distraction saved He Dong, as Lin Tian had to let go and merely shot He Dong a fierce glare. Lin Tian took the information and said, "Alright, you can go back now. I''ll look through it slowly. If anything comes up, report it to me as soon as possible." They quickly got to work on matching photos to find the girl. After a while, He Dong shouted with joy, "Brother-in-law, I found her information!" He couldn''t wait to have a look. At first, he read in excitement, then grew worried, and eventually, he was on the verge of tears. Lin Tian quickly snatched the file, finally understanding why He Dong was about to cry. The girl''s name was Xie Wanying, twenty-six years old, a high-level accountant who had studied abroad in America. Of course, those details weren''t importantthe important thing was that she was already engaged. Her boyfriend was also an employee at Tianyi Pharma, working under Chen Lihui, a doctor with a Ph.D. who had returned from studying abroad. They had been dating for over a year, got engaged six months ago, and even set a wedding date, which was next month. "Brother-in-law." He Dong looked at Lin Tian helplessly, as if to say, "Come up with a plan for me, will you!" Lin Tian shrugged helplessly and said, "There''s nothing I can do about this. She''s engaged. ''It''s better to dismantle ten temples than to destroy one marriage.'' Don''t look at me; I can''t help you." Unwilling to give up, He Dong clung to Lin Tian''s leg, shamelessly saying, "Brother-in-law, I don''t care, today I''m sticking to you until you find me a girlfriend. Otherwise... otherwise, I''ll cry!" Chapter 597 - 569: He Dong Takes a Fancy to Meng Keer "Brother-in-law, I''m clinging to you for a wife, and you have to find me a girlfriend today, or else... or else I''ll cry, waaaa..." He Dong bawled, but it was all thunder with no rainlots of crying sounds but not a single tear. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There were still quite a few people around, and He Dong''s continual crying was something Lin Tian couldn''t bear to be associated with. "Stop crying, if you keep it up, I won''t find you a girlfriend." Lin Tian threatened. In an instant, He Dong quieted down and didn''t utter another word. Lin Tian said, "She might be engaged, but aren''t there others? Look, over a hundred of them, all young and beautiful, pick another one." He Dong was indifferent. With Xie Wanying in his mind, he subconsciously compared the other girls to her and, as a result, none were as attractive as Xie Wanying. Lin Tian pointed to another girl and said, "How about this one? She''s alright too!" "Not as busty as Xie Wanying, no good," He Dong rejected. "What about this one, she''s busty." "Not as fair-skinned as Xie Wanying, no good." "And what about this one, she''s busty and fair-skinned." "Too fat, no good." , . He Dong dismissed over a dozen quite pretty girls one after the other. As a result, he rejected them all, his gaze still lingering on Xie Wanying, seemingly reluctant and looking to poach her away. Lin Tian certainly wasn''t going to engage in such underhanded tactics, too immoral, of course, nor would he allow He Dong to do so. Just when Lin Tian was at his wit''s end, a brilliant idea suddenly struck him. He didn''t only own Tianyi Pharma, he also had Bu Mengting''s "Mengting Jewelry". Jewelry sells beauty, so the employees in the jewelry store value looks over education. To find He Dong a wife, they should go to Mengting Jewelry! Lin Tian had an epiphany, excitedly grabbing He Dong to set off. "Hey, brother-in-law, where are you dragging me to?" He Dong asked, puzzled. "We''re going to find you a girlfriend prettier than Xie Wanying." , . Half an hour later, they arrived at Mengting Jewelry. Just a few days ago, the place had been hit by robbers, but after several days of repairs, it had reopened, now looking even more lavish. Today was Mengting Jewelry''s most important day because Meng Ke''er was coming to endorse them. The advertisement had been widely spread, so much so that in front of the jewelry store, a dense crowd of several thousand people had gathered. Meng Ke''er had arrived early; she was inside, where the signing had been completed, and now she was busy with a photo shoot. Mengting Jewelry, with about a hundred female employees, was a parade of long legs clad in OL (office lady) uniforms, and of course, black tights were an everlasting necessity. Lin Tian led He Dong inside, with He Dong''s shifty eyes darting around, not missing a single waitress. "How about it? Not bad, right? The girls here," Lin Tian asked proudly. He Dong was practically drooling, but still being picky, he said, "The girls here are not bad, I saw quite a few even prettier than Xie Wanying, but their makeup is too heavy. I don''t like that." "You''re fussier than a woman. Are we looking or not? If not, we''re leaving right now." "Looking, looking, that one, that one will do," He Dong said, his eyes fixed lecherously on a waitress at the front desk. He Dong truly had an eye for beauty; he had his eyes on a receptionist at the front desk, the first person guests would see upon entering, and of course, she had to be the most beautiful one, the showcase of the store. Lin Tian said, "Alright, wait here. I''ll check her details. If she has no boyfriend, I''ll help you win her over." Lin Tian headed to the office, intending to ask Bu Mengting for her details. Upon entering the office, before Lin Tian could speak, Bu Mengting asked, "Honey, what brings you here? Great timing. Meng Ke''er just finished a photo set and is taking a break; I''m about to check on her. Come with me." Without giving Lin Tian a chance to explain, Bu Mengting pulled him along. In the photo studio, Meng Ke''er was sitting gracefully on a sofa, surrounded by over a dozen peoplethe hustle and bustle of those serving drinks, touching up makeup, and managing hair was in full swing. Bu Mengting walked over cautiously with Lin Tian, smiling as she said, "Ke''er, hello, this is Lin Tian, the founder of Tianyi Pharma, my business partner." Because Bu Mengting didn''t want others to think that she achieved her success through Lin Tian, she hadn''t told Meng Ke''er about their romantic relationship. Meng Ke''er looked up at Lin Tian and immediately felt a sense of familiarity. Just like that bodyguard from yesterday, could it be him? Impossible, how could it be possible? Lin Tian, a man worth tens of billions, a bodyguard? The Lin Tian in front of me simply resembled the bodyguard from yesterday. Because Lin Tian wore sunglasses yesterday, and there was such a huge gap between the status of a bodyguard and a billionaire boss, Meng Ke''er didn''t recognize Lin Tian. Meng Ke''er had also heard of Lin Tian''s name before, a billionaire with businesses all over the world, far surpassing Guo Xiaoqiang. Moreover, considering Lin Tian''s appearance, in his twenties, with his body still full of vitality, Meng Ke''er was fretting over not being able to find another rich tycoon to rely on. And then Lin Tian appeared. He''s the one, she thought to herself, setting her heart on Lin Tian, determined to latch onto him. Meng Ke''er employed her Charming Skill, standing up and giving Lin Tian a gentle laugh that could enchant all living creatures. Her jade hand stretched out slowly, and in a voice full of feminine charm, she said, "Hello, President Lin, I am Ke''er." "It''s an honor to meet you; I am Lin Tian," replied Lin Tian as he also extended his hand, and they shook hands. "My reputation isn''t worth mentioning. No matter how famous I am, I''m not even one ten-thousandth of President Lin." Meng Ke''er laughed and gently withdrew her hand, her finger restlessly sliding across Lin Tian''s palm. "Chairwoman, someone''s looking for you over there," a waiter rushed over at that moment. There was a minor issue in the shop that required Bu Mengting''s personal attention. Bu Mengting, who was relatively na?ve, didn''t notice Meng Ke''er''s flirting and said apologetically, "You two chat, I have a small matter to deal with, please excuse me." After Bu Mengting left, Meng Ke''er immediately launched her offensive, saying to the surrounding staff, "You all can go on ahead! I''m tired and would like to rest for a bit. Delay the next shoot by half an hour." In the eyes of these staff members, Meng Ke''er was like a godlike figure. They didn''t dare to offend her, and they took her word as law. The crowd filed out, and soon the spacious photography studio was left with only Meng Ke''er and Lin Tian, silent and stirring up all sorts of thoughts. Lin Tian realized that Meng Ke''er was pulling the same trick again and was nearing insanity; but fortunately, he had been continuously engaging in intense battle with Bu Mengting these past few days, with his body still not completely recovered. He was confident that he could withstand Meng Ke''er''s seduction. Meng Ke''er took steps toward Lin Tian and asked, "President Lin, do you think this outfit looks good on me?" She intentionally struck a pose, utterly seductive. "It''s beautiful. You were born to be a clothes hanger; you look good in anything," Lin Tian replied, dismissing her. Meng Ke''er walked another step forward, stopping just a foot away from Lin Tian, their bodies nearly brushing against Lin Tian''s chest. She was straightforward with her confession, putting some men to shame with her boldness. "President Lin, I won''t hide it from you. Just for endorsing this company, they gave me ten million. With my worth, ten million isn''t a sum I should be endorsing for." "But by chance, I heard that Bu Mengting is your friend. Actually, I had already heard of your prominence back in Qianshui City. My visit to Wu''an City was ostensibly for the endorsement, but truthfully, it was hoping for a chance to meet you." "To be honest, I have long admired you!" After saying that, she took another small step forward, pressing her chest against Lin Tian''s, her arms reaching up and wrapping around Lin Tian''s neck, eyes closed, lips slowly moving forward. Lin Tian really wanted to push her away, to kick her harshly, but he feared that if he did so, Meng Ke''er would get angry and not properly endorse for Bu Mengting. He didn''t know how to handle the situation and couldn''t have imagined that Meng Ke''er would be so proactive. Without much conversation, she was ready to offer herself. "Brother-in-law, Brother-in-law...!" At this critical moment, He Dong''s calling voice came from outside, and for the first time, Lin Tian found He Dong incredibly endearing. Lin Tian quickly extricated himself and said, "Oh... my brother-in-law is here; I need to check on him." The mention of his brother-in-law carried another implication: Lin Tian wanted to signal to her that he was married. However, Meng Ke''er did not care in the slightest whether Lin Tian had a wife or not. In her mind, it was no surprise that such an exceptional person like Lin Tian would have a wife; it would be more surprising if he didn''t. She did not even mind if Lin Tian had other lovers; as long as she could attach herself to Lin Tian and have some sort of relationship with him, that was more than enough. She slowly let go of her arms, her seductive eyes throwing out invitation after invitation, saying, "It''s fine, you go ahead; I''ll wait for you." Lin Tian nodded and moved forward, reaching the door of the studio, where he saw He Dong. "Why did you come looking for me? Didn''t I tell you to wait outside for me?" Lin Tian chided. "Brother-in-law, I couldn''t wait; I''m interested in another girl now. She looks amazing, even better than the receptionist. Please help me check if that girl has a boyfriend. If she doesn''t, then..." He Dong hadn''t finished speaking when he inadvertently caught sight of Meng Ke''er behind him. He froze instantly, halting mid-sentence, his eyes locked onto Meng Ke''er. "What then? Keep talking!" Lin Tian urged. Unresponsive, Lin Tian followed his gaze and was startled, thinking to himself, this kid couldn''t have fallen for Meng Ke''er, could he? Meng Ke''er was the hot celebrity of the moment, while He Dong was just a poor kid. To others, it would seem like He Dong was incredibly lucky if Meng Ke''er became his girlfriend. If possible, Lin Tian, as the brother-in-law, should do his utmost to bring them together. Chapter 598 - 570 Nidhogg Task Comes Again He Dong liked Meng Ke''er, so if Lin Tian had the ability to bring them together, he should be wholeheartedly setting them up. But Lin Tian wouldn''t just refuse to set them up, he would even oppose them. A person like this fundamentally didn''t deserve He Dong, whether He Qianqian agreed or not, Lin Tian definitely didn''t agree. He Dong pointed at Meng Ke''er, his face full of disbelief as he asked, "Brother-in-law, this... this couldn''t be that big star, Meng Ke''er, right!" "That''s her." "Wow, the goddess of my heart." Lin Tian wanted to divert the topic, so he quickly dragged He Dong out and asked, "Which girl do you like? Tell me quickly, I''ll go check her information." "Brother-in-law, I don''t like that girl anymore. Brother-in-law, please, you have divine skills, I want Meng Ke''er to be my girlfriend." He Dong shook Lin Tian''s arm, a face full of plea, almost stooping to kneel down to him. "No way." Lin Tian flatly refused, "Meng Ke''er isn''t your type, you two simply aren''t suitable." "How do you know we''re not suitable, I just like her. Besides, you told me, you said if I like some girl, as long as she doesn''t have a boyfriend, you would help me. Brother-in-law, you lied to me again, boo hoo..." He Dong actually started acting shameless. Lin Tian, helpless against He Dong, said in a low voice, "Meng Ke''er thinks too deeply, and women in the entertainment industry are not clean. Do you know how many men have slept with Meng Ke''er? If you''re with Meng Ke''er, sooner or later, you will be cuckolded." sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Originally intended to make He Dong give up, but a few sentences from He Dong completely made Lin Tian concede. "Brother-in-law, you''re a person of the 21st century, why is your thinking so feudal." "Meng Ke''er is my goddess. At home, I just focus on her. I know about her scandals, and I also know she''s not clean, but I''m not afraid. If she becomes my girlfriend, I''d sleep with her every day, follow her everywhere, not giving her any chance to cuckold me. I''m just playing around, how could I really let her be my wife!" At this statement, Lin Tian was utterly "impressed" by He Dong. Unexpectedly, this young brother-in-law''s thinking was really avant-garde! He would surely not be any good when he grew up! Lin Tian patted his shoulder and said, "Okay, I agree with you, but let''s make it clear beforehand, we''re just playing around, not serious, okay!" "Mmm, brother-in-law, you treat me best." He Dong nodded happily. Lin Tian thought for a moment and continued, "But you are penniless, Meng Ke''er will not agree to you. How about this, in a few days I''ll have Shen Mengyi buy ''Astronomical Entertainment Company'', and you can be an honorary director there. That way, Meng Ke''er will need you, and you can make a move on her." ''Astronomical Entertainment Company'', with a market value of several hundred billion, but Lin Tian didn''t care, he had money, was willful, and could buy whatever he wanted! Afterward, Lin Tian brought He Dong to the photography studio and introduced him to Meng Ke''er, "This is my young brother-in-law, He Dong. In a few days, I''ll buy ''Astronomical Entertainment Company'', and then, He Dong will become a director of ''Astronomical Entertainment Company''. Anything you two need to discuss, just talk!" Having finished speaking, Lin Tian left and hid outside, quietly observing their every move. He Dong didn''t seem to grasp the deeper meaning in Lin Tian''s words, but Meng Ke''er got it. She knew Lin Tian was indirectly rejecting her while introducing He Dong to her. Meng Ke''er looked at He Dong and, from any aspect, He Dong was far inferior to Lin Tian, but better than Guo Xiaoqiang. If Meng Ke''er could tolerate someone like Guo Xiaoqiang, what could she not accept about He Dong? Lin Tian felt Meng Ke''er was straightforward enough, but in reality, He Dong was even more straightforward. Without saying a word, he just hugged Meng Ke''er. Subsequently, the shooting stopped and could only continue the next day. Lin Tian followed He Dong all the way to the hotel, recording one piece of data. He Dong entered the hotel at eleven in the morning, and until the next morning, neither He Dong nor Meng Ke''er had left their hotel room. During that period, Lin Tian was pretty clear about what happened. However, Lin Tian was really worried He Dong would run into trouble after such a long ordeal, he even sweated for He Dong. The next morning at ten o''clock, after twenty-three hours, the hotel door finally opened. When Meng Ke''er came downstairs, Lin Tian got the room card, went straight inside the room. The room was a mess, with clothes pieces, sofa cushions, shoes, water cups, and other items strewn about the floor as if a fight had taken place. Lin Tian couldn''t imagine what they had done the day before. In the innermost bedroom, Lin Tian saw He Dong, who was sound asleep, completely naked, unresponsive to Lin Tian''s arrival. Seeing how He Dong slept, Lin Tian knew this guy was completely exhausted. He probably wouldn''t wake up even if a gun was fired next to him. Lin Tian quietly left, then told the waiter to prepare some kidney-replenishing dishes for He Dong. Every little bit helped. Although He Dong''s affair was somewhat absurd, the outcome was good. Lin Tian honored his promise to He Dong, who got what he wanted. Lin Tian always kept his wordhe had already tasked Shen Mengyi to start the acquisition of ''Astronomical Entertainment Company''. He would have Fang Shaoxiong manage the company, with He Dong as Fang Shaoxiong''s assistant. With Meng Ke''er leaning on He Dong, her popularity would also keep rising. Everyone got what they wanted, and with gains, there were costs. On the third day, Shen Mengyi informed Lin Tian that the acquisition of ''Astronomical Entertainment Company'' was completed. Lin Tian originally wanted to check it out, join the excitement, and see what was happening. But suddenly, a WeChat message sounded. "Report back this afternoon at three o''clock," the message sender was Dragon Emperor. Chapter 599 - 571: Burn the Heavens "Return to the team at three o''clock this afternoon," the sender of the message was the Dragon Emperor. The last time I saw the Dragon Emperor, he mentioned that Nidhogg was going to make big moves soon, so calling Lin Tian back today must be for a mission. Lin Tian checked the time, it was nine o''clock. It would take two hours to travel, so he had four hours left. There was no chance of getting to Qianshui City or Yunhai City now; all Lin Tian could do was to call Shen Mengyi and He Qianqian to say goodbye. After that, he had a meal with Bu Mengting, and then boarded a plane to Nidhogg. The last time he left Nidhogg, they had just been dealt a heavy blow and their numbers had greatly decreased, making it seem particularly desolate. But this time when he arrived at Nidhogg, there were more people, and the place was bustling with noise from the training cries everywhere. Lin Tian counted roughly, and there were over four hundred members training on the field, double the number from before. However, most of these four hundred people had only Mirror Breaking strength. Although their number was big, their overall power was weaker than before. Lin Tian saw Li Chong and Xiahou Qingyi; they were now in charge of training the recruits, jointly training a team of thirty new soldiers. Having not seen them for many days, they were still as they always were; Li Chong wore a short-sleeved shirt, tanned black, and Xiahou Qingyi was still donning a leather outfit despite the blazing heat. She really didn''t seem to mind the warmth. Lin Tian approached them and said, "How are you doing? It''s been a long time." "Team leader." Xiahou Qingyi nodded and responded. "Big brother, I''ve missed you to death! It''s been so long since you left; did you even miss your brother? Why didn''t you come to see me!" Li Chong threw himself into Lin Tian''s embrace, his enthusiasm in stark contrast to Xiahou Qingyi''s reticence. Lin Tian changed the subject, "Now our Nidhogg brothers have increased again, a full double the number from before. It''s just that the power, well, seems somewhat weaker than before." Li Chong stepped forward and whispered, "There''s no helping it. These days, peace is scarce everywhere. We had to lower the selection standards and train them strictly!" "Cough cough!" A forced cough from behind interrupted Li Chong. Everyone turned to look, and it was the Dragon Emperor. The Dragon Emperor said, "Gossip is forbidden within Nidhogg. If I hear it again, I will punish you severely." "Yes." Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong answered in unison. The Dragon Emperor had a stern face, looking like someone owed him money. Lin Tian stepped forward and said, "Dragon Emperor, my Red Flame Stone, give it back to me." At that, the Dragon Emperor''s face was full of black lines, as if to say he couldn''t possibly default on the debt. With his high standing, having Lin Tian demand the debt in front of Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong made the Dragon Emperor''s expression turn somewhat ugly. He said, "Follow me, I''ll take you to find the Red Flame Stone." sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Leaving Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong in shock, they thought, The team leader is really awesome to be able to speak to the Dragon Emperor like that, and what''s more, the Dragon Emperor didn''t even get angry. In fact, the Dragon Emperor was angry, but every time he thought of the old head behind Lin Tian, he dared not erupt. The Dragon Emperor took Lin Tian to a secret room. Inside the room, eight strong individuals were sitting in meditation, and in the middle was a chair. The Dragon Emperor pointed at the chair and said, "Sit down." "What are you going to do?" Lin Tian asked. However, the Dragon Emperor didn''t answer. Lin Tian felt awkward, but in the end, he sat down. The Dragon Emperor opened his palm, and a stone appeared in his handthe Red Flame Stone. Using his superpower, he levitated the stone slowly above Lin Tian''s head. The next moment, all eight strong individuals seated around exerted their power simultaneously, each shooting out a water column that they jointly blessed onto the Red Flame Stone. The Dragon Emperor spoke, "The energy of the Red Flame Stone is too vast for you to absorb alone. You can''t fully utilize the energy it contains. So, I brought eight Water Type superpowered individuals to help neutralize the energy within the Red Flame Stone, allowing you to absorb it completely and greatly enhance your power." Wow! Lin Tian''s eyes immediately widened. He hadn''t imagined that the eight strong people around him were all helping him. This was simply fantastic. He gave the Dragon Emperor a thumbs up, "Dragon Emperor, thank you for being so good to me!" The Dragon Emperor rolled his eyes, "This wasn''t my idea; it was the old head''s idea. If you want to thank someone, thank the old head!" After saying that, he turned and walked away without looking back. Lin Tian was at a loss. He thought that the Dragon Emperor really didn''t know how to accept thanks, even refusing such easily gained favor. After the Dragon Emperor left, the eight strong individuals exerted their strength in unison. One of them reminded, "Activate your Fire Control Technique and absorb this energy." Following that, the Red Flame Stone, spurred by the eight strong individuals, shone even brighter. The intense heat filled the entire room, and gradually, the Red Flame Stone started to melt. Drop by drop, like magma, a crimson liquid began to seep from the stone. Lin Tian gathered his palms to form a Fireball, catching the drips of crimson liquid falling from the Red Flame Stone. As the crimson liquid fell onto the Fireball Lin Tian had formed, there was a "boom," and the Fireball shone even brighter, changing from its original yellow-red color to a deep red. Its power instantly doubled. If the entire Red Flame Stone was refined, then Lin Tian''s fire control would become incredibly formidable. Unimaginable! Just thinking about it is so exciting! Drops of crimson liquid fell onto Lin Tian''s Fireball. After nine lengthy hours, the entire crimson stone had been completely absorbed by Lin Tian''s Fireball. After invoking his superpower for nine consecutive hours, Lin Tian was utterly exhausted. He had not yet tested the power of his Fire Control Technique when he felt a wave of dizziness and fell asleep. He didn''t know how long he had been out, but in his daze, Lin Tian felt incredibly hungry. Sniffing the air, he caught the scent of roast duck. He opened his eyes and saw Li Chong beside him, with a greasy roast duck resting on the bedside table. "Roast duck!" Lin Tian exclaimed, scrambling out of bed and tearing off a leg to devour. Since yesterday at three in the afternoon, he hadn''t eaten a grain of rice, and after nearly nine hours of continuous use of his superpower, Lin Tian was famished. Roast duck isn''t exactly meaty, and it wasn''t long before one duck was entirely consumed. Li Chong woke up in a daze, checked the time, and said happily, "Big brother, you''re finally awake. It''s two in the afternoon; you''ve slept for a good fifteen hours." Lin Tian said, "Hurry, I''m very hungry. Go buy me two more roast ducks, fast." After eating three roast ducks in one breath, he finally felt full. Only with a full belly could he have the energy to do anything else. After a quick wash, he said to Li Chong, "Come on, let''s go see the power of my Fire Control Technique now." Li Chong nodded, and the two went to a deserted place. Lin Tian invoked his Fire Control Technique and threw out a palm. "Roar!" A dragon''s roar thundered skyward. This time, instead of a simple Fireball, Lin Tian released a fire-red, more than ten-meter-long Fire Dragon. "Big brother, that''s awesome!" Li Chong gave Lin Tian a big thumbs up, completely astounded. The Fire Dragon roared forth, its ten-meter-length dominating the land. In the blink of an eye, the Fire Dragon turned into a sea of flames that enveloped the forest within a hundred-meter radius. "Big brother, this is bad, it''s gone too far, put out the fire, quick...!" Li Chong cried out, grabbing his clothes to try and extinguish the flames. Lin Tian chuckled silently. Powering his Ability Source, he funneled the expansive sea of flames back into his body. Seeing the fire disappear, Li Chong wiped the sweat from his forehead, relieved that they hadn''t really set the forest ablaze. "Phew...!" Li Chong heaved a sigh of relief, still shaken by the sight of the recent inferno. He turned to Lin Tian with a look of reverence and said, "Big brother, that was incredible. The power of your Fire Control Technique is enough to ''Burn the Heavens''. Even a Mirror Breaking master would perish beneath it!" Lin Tian was surprised himself. He hadn''t expected that after the refinement through the Red Flame Stone, his Fire Control Technique could become so formidable, even surpassing his Heaven''s Punishment in strength. He was very pleased and honestly said to Li Chong, "You overestimate my Fire Control Technique. Against a Mirror Breaking opponent, my ability could ensure a draw, but to kill one of a higher level is still beyond me. If I faced a seasoned Mirror Breaking adversary, even with my Fire Control Technique, I couldn''t secure victory." In Martial Arts Cultivation, each level is a world apart. A difference of half a level is like a Heaven''s Punishment, almost insurmountable. Li Chong nodded, agreeing with Lin Tian''s assessment. He suggested, "Big brother, now that your Fire Control Technique is so powerful and has the might to ''Burn the Heavens'', why not give it a new name? Something more domineering; it''ll sound cooler when you say it." "Hmm, you''re right. I do need to rename my Fire Control Technique. It has to be overbearing... what should it be?" "How about ''Wildfire Rampage''?" Li Chong proposed. "No good, not domineering enough." "Then how about ''Heaven Scorching Sea Boiling''?" "No, that sounds powerful enough, but it''s too common and has too much negative energy." Li Chong had rarely brainstormed like this, but all his suggestions were rejected by Lin Tian, so he gave up. Lin Tian also came up with several names but found them unsuitable until he was suddenly inspired by Li Chong''s recent words. With enough might to ''Burn the Heavens''. ''Burn the Heavens''! ''Burn the Heavens''! Lin Tian clapped his hands and exclaimed, "How about ''Burn the Heavens''? What do you think?" "Great name, it''s commanding and powerful." Li Chong agreed, reflecting on it more, he felt that ''Burn the Heavens'' was indeed better than the names he had thought of. With the formidable superpower ''Burn the Heavens'', Lin Tian was overjoyed. However, he quietly resolved that, due to its terrifying power, he would definitely not use ''Burn the Heavens'' unless it was absolutely necessary. After all, his superpower Heaven''s Punishment was also quite formidable! One hand wielding Heaven''s Punishment, the other ''Burn the Heavens'', with these two powerful abilities, Lin Tian was confident he could become the strongest below the Mirror Breaking level. An invincible aura, everlasting dominance! Later, the two returned to Nidhogg. It wasn''t a holiday, yet the soldiers of Nidhogg weren''t training as usual but instead were lined up, apparently for some unknown purpose. Just as Lin Tian returned to Nidhogg, he caught sight of him and called out, "Lin Tian, come here, I''ve got a little task for you." Chapter 600 - 572 Disciple Competition "Lin Tian, come here, I have a small task for you," Dragon Emperor called Lin Tian over. Looking at the queue of Nidhogg members lined up in rows, Lin Tian was confused. He wanted to ask: Dragon Emperor, what are you planning to do? Dragon Emperor pulled Lin Tian aside and said, "These newly recruited members of Nidhogg, most of them are not superpowered individuals. You will use your Ability Stone to awaken their superpowers." Oh, so that''s what this is about. No big deal, Lin Tian readily agreed. Looking at the crowd of over four hundred people, Lin Tian gritted his teeth, pulled out a dagger, and cut his arm directly. He fetched a bowl and caught the flowing blood. "Big brother, what are you doing? Why are you bleeding yourself!" Li Chong exclaimed in shock. Lin Tian nonchalantly replied, "I''m awakening their superpowers. Four hundred people, four hundred drops of blood. One bowl of blood, I don''t even know if it will be enough!" The Ability Stone could only be activated with Lin Tian''s blood. If it were just one or two people, Lin Tian could bite his fingertip, but with over four hundred people, he had no choice but to endure the pain and bleed himself. The first person stepped forward, and Lin Tian dipped a twig into the blood, dropping it onto the Ability Stone. The stone radiated a purple glow. Lin Tian said, "Place your hand here." He excitedly placed his hand on the Ability Stone, and instantly, he was enveloped in a purple light. He was also a latent superpowered individual. Activated by the Ability Stone, he awakened his superpower, which was ice. Raising his hand, he could shoot out more than a dozen ice pillars as thick as arms, more effective than arrows, easily killing enemies and significantly increasing his combat power. "I''ve awakened a superpower, I''ve awakened a superpower, hahaha...!" He shouted joyfully, quickly thanked Lin Tian, and hurried off to practice his newfound superpower. This triggered excitement among the remaining four hundred people behind him. To truly awaken a superpower meant their strength could multiply immensely! The second person also successfully awakened a superpower, which was fire. However, the third person did not awaken any superpower. Clearly, he was not a latent superpowered individual, and the Ability Stone was useless to him. ..., ... It took a whole day, and by evening, after every one of the more than four hundred people was activated by the Ability Stone, a total of two hundred seventy-eight individuals had awakened superpowers. The rest were fated to have no connection with superpowers in this life. Exhausted by the day''s events, Lin Tian returned to his dormitory and slept soundly through the night. The next day, Dragon Emperor found Lin Tian, and the two had a conversation. Dragon Emperor: "Remember the mysterious powerhouse we encountered during the seizure of the Ability Stone?" Lin Tian: "I remember, he is your senior brother, now the leader of Hell, the strongest among the dark forces." Dragon Emperor: "Right, his name is Murong Lie. The power of Hell is formidable, and just Nidhogg alone is far from being a match for them. Although lately, we have recruited nearly twice the number of soldiers than before, it''s practically impossible to eradicate Hell." Lin Tian remained silent, seeing the expression on Dragon Emperor''s face, he had already thought of a strategy. Dragon Emperor continued, "The people of Hell are demons who kill without blinking. They act without considering the consequences. Since Hell emerged, in just a few short days, they have slaughtered over a hundred disciples between the Sects in the Huaxia region, more crazily plundering the Sects'' secret treasures. Within a short period, cries of grief and panic arose among the major Sects. To combat Hell, we must form an alliance, appoint an Alliance Hierarch, and unite all Sects'' forces to fight against Hell." "All the Sects?" Lin Tian was curious in his heart. He had really never heard about the Sect matters; the Shenxing Gate he saw during the fight for the Red Flame Stone was the first Sect he encountered. Dragon Emperor said, "There are over sixty different Sects in the Huaxia region, big and small, with varying strengths and uneven numbers of members, sometimes fewer than ten, sometimes several hundred. They are hidden in various parts of Huaxia, very secretive, which is why few have seen them." "Each Sect has a force of its own. If categorized by nature, our Nidhogg could also be considered a Sect." "What, Nidhogg is also a Sect?" Lin Tian felt a trace of disbelief. "The people from these Sects are all powerful, and relying on their strength, they are ambitious. Last century, they even reached their pinnacle, assassinating numerous imperial court officials with the intention of overthrowing the imperial court." "With everyone in panic at that time, the chairman ordered the old chief and me to establish Nidhogg with the purpose of suppressing the other Sects and maintaining Huaxia''s safety. So, from one perspective, our Nidhogg also belongs to the Sects." "During the 1990s last century, Nidhogg''s power peaked, overshadowing all the Sects, each of which yielded to Nidhogg. But after more than two decades of development, the Sects have rapidly risen. Last month, our Nidhogg was hit hard, so several powerful Sects have already begun to secretly make moves detrimental to Nidhogg and to Huaxia." "What do you plan to do?" Lin Tian asked. "I must severely deter them. Half a month ago, I issued a challenge to all Sects in Huaxia, asking them to choose a semi-step Condensed Mirror disciple to participate in a competition. The disciple who emerges as the champion, their Sect will be recognized as the leader of all Huaxia Sects, leading all the Sects to fight against Hell together." Having said this, Dragon Emperor looked at Lin Tian. Lin Tian guessed, "You''re going to send me to the competition, aren''t you!" "Don''t you dare?" the Dragon Emperor retorted. "Of course, I dare, but I feel so much pressure. If I lose, all of Nidhogg will have to obey others," he said. "It''s good to feel pressure; turn it into motivation, and you will be able to win first place in this competition, bringing glory to both Nidhogg and Huaxia," the Dragon Emperor advised. Lin Tian nodded; armed with the Burn the Heavens superpower, his confidence had greatly increased, and he was absolutely confident that he could clinch first place in the competition. However, he also had a question, "Since it''s a competition, why not choose the strongest but us disciples instead?" The Dragon Emperor answered, "When strength reaches our level, everyone has some means of preserving their life. Unless it''s a matter of life or death, we won''t reveal our trump cards. To avoid exposing our trump cards to the public eye, we refrain from getting involved. Moreover, our very involvement could be immensely destructive, potentially leading to casualties among powerful figures such as Sect Masters and Elders. This not only damages relationships but could also provoke chaos within the Sects." "I see," Lin Tian nodded, not expecting that so much was involved in a mere competition. Seeing that Lin Tian understood nearly everything, the Dragon Emperor said, "We will set off in an hour. I will personally accompany you to the competition. Remember, even if it costs me my life, I need you to bring back first place. You''re not only representing yourself but also Nidhogg and the prestige of Huaxia." "Yes, sir!" Lin Tian responded with a standard military salute, showing rare solemnity before the Dragon Emperor. Soon after, the Dragon Emperor chose a few powerful individuals to accompany Lin Tian. They boarded an airplane and headed to the competition venue. During the journey, the Dragon Emperor warned Lin Tian that among the more than sixty Sects, all were trivial except for two against which they must fight with all their might. One was called the Fierce Flame Sect, and the other, the Heavenly Sword Sect. Both Sects possessed the strength to contend with Nidhogg and were eyeing the position of Alliance Hierarch this time. In the Fierce Flame Sect, there was a disciple named Huo Shaotian, whose superpower was fire. He had reached the peak of half-step condensation and was hailed as a rare genius once in a century by his Sect, the designated successor to the Sect Leader. In the Heavenly Sword Sect, there was also a disciple named Jian Cangsheng who had no superpower but practiced a set of swordsmanship. He wielded a Treasured Sword as flexibly as a swimming dragon, sharply and uniquely, also designated as the successor to the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng were Lin Tian''s biggest rivals. Facing them, one must not underestimate and must fight with full effort. Lin Tian etched the Dragon Emperor''s warning in his heart, vowing not to take these rivals lightly. The plane flew for over an hour and landed amidst a dense forest. From the plane, all that could be seen was a lush jungle, but once on the ground, it revealed a completely different scene. The ground was a spacious area with ten competition platforms aligned side by side, and there were two rows of small tiled houses next to the platforms. Every ten meters or so, there was a massive tree whose branches and leaves were thick, making it impossible to see the open ground below from above. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a temporary construction, with the platforms for competition and the tiled houses for accommodation. Just as they entered the competition venue, a middle-aged man dressed in purple came over and greeted the Dragon Emperor with a bow of his hands, "Dragon Emperor, I have long admired your renowned name. Please, come inside." The Dragon Emperor nodded and led Lin Tian inside. The Dragon Emperor and Lin Tian stayed separately, with two rows of tiled houses one side housing big figures like the Dragon Emperor and the other side housing disciples. A tall wall separated the two rows, keeping each group undisturbed. Lin Tian was assigned to a room. Inside, it was very basic with only a bed, a tea kettle, no television, no computer, and no WiFi. Although it was simple, it was clean. Given that the competition would last only a few days, Lin Tian did not mind where he stayed. Then a woman walked in, holding a lunch box in one hand and a brief overview of the competition in the other. Lin Tian opened the lunch box first; it had a combination of rice with a meat and a vegetable dish, akin to a typical meal in a cafeteria. After tasting it, he found the flavor to be quite acceptable, similar to what one might expect from a typical restaurant. He then unfolded the piece of paper to examine the competition rules. After a quick scan, he memorized the rules of the competition. The competition had two stages, spread over two days involving sixty-four participants. On the first day, participants would draw lots and compete on the platforms to determine the top sixteen. The first place would score sixteen points, the second place fifteen points, and so forth. Subsequently, all the Disciples would be released into a valley inhabited by fierce beasts and evildoers. The competition spanned ten hours during which killing one evildoer would score a point. In the end, the scores from both stages would be summed up, and the one with the highest score would be declared the winner. Right after Lin Tian finished reviewing the competition flow, the Taotie System suddenly issued a statement. "Capturing the first place in this competition will yield a mysterious grand prize." Chapter 601 - 573 Have Ulterior Motives "To take the first place in this competition will bring a mysterious grand prize," the Taotie System said. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Taotie System had not issued a task for a long time, and its sudden task issuance this time was quite unexpected for Lin Tian. A mysterious grand prize? Since it''s mysterious, it must certainly be powerful. It sounds very exciting. Lin Tian cautiously asked, "What is this mysterious grand prize, this mysterious grand prize?" The Taotie System replied, "The reason why it''s called a mysterious grand prize is precisely because it''s mysterious. If you want to know what''s in the mysterious grand prize, naturally you''ll find out once you take first place." It seemed the Taotie System wouldn''t say anymore. Lin Tian decided not to ask further. He looked at the sky; it was already the afternoon. He prepared to sleep in order to replenish his energy and greet tomorrow''s battle with full vitality. He had just laid down on the bed and fallen asleep when a noisy commotion erupted right outside. Soon after, Lin Tian''s door was kicked open. "Kid, get up; I''ve got something to talk to you about," a young man in black clothing shouted, pointing at Lin Tian. Lin Tian was immediately angered. He was sleeping soundly, and to be awakened and then pointed atof course he was angry. He stood up and yelled, "Who the hell are you, and what do you want?" Soon after, two more youths barged in, clearly the subordinates of the man in black. One of the subordinates yelled, "Kid, do you know who this is? He''s the young master of Tai-A Sect. Quickly, call him Young Master!" Lin Tian remained unmoved, tightly clenched his fists, and thinking he should call him Young Master? Lin Tian felt it was already generous he hadn''t hit him yet. Somewhat embarrassed, the subordinate, pushing through his discomfort, continued, "Our young master in our Tai-A Sect dines on exotic delicacies, lives in villas and mansions, and has countless beautiful women serving him. Damn it, I don''t know how things are run around here, they actually gave our young master a tiled house to stay in, and what''s even more infuriating, the windows in that house are broken!" The subordinate pulled out a stack of money, probably about ten thousand, and threw it at Lin Tian''s feet, saying, "Kid, here''s ten thousand bucks for you to switch rooms with our young master. If you think it''s not enough, I have more here." After saying this, the subordinate took out another stack of money and waved it in front of Lin Tian. Just because of this, they dared to kick his door. Lin Tian took steps forward; if he didn''t beat these people, he wouldn''t be called Lin Tian. Seeing the malice in Lin Tian''s approach, the two subordinates immediately stood up and shouted, "Kid, we''re offering you a favor and you reject it? Do you really want to start a fight with our young master? Listen here, if you offend our young master, you''ll regret it...!" Before one could finish his words, Lin Tian had already attackeda punch landing on each of the subordinates, sending them flying and slamming harshly into the wall behind them. The two subordinates screamed as they fell to the ground, crying out, "Young Master, he''s hitting us, he''s hitting us!" "Damn it, kid, you dare to hit people from Tai-A Sect? It looks like you''re tired of living," said the young master. After speaking, he swung a punch at Lin Tian. Lin Tian met his punch. Bang! As their fists collided fiercely, Lin Tian remained unmoved, though his fist ached a bit. The young master of Tai-A Sect, taken aback, staggered back three steps. Lin Tian was somewhat surprised; this young master looked like a spoiled child, but the power behind one punch was serious. Lin Tian, throwing a full-force punch, caused him to only step back three steps, almost matching Lin Tian evenlysomething not just anyone could achieve. The young master from Tai-A Sect was also surprised but showed no fear, activated his full superpower, and yelled, "Kid, check out my superpower!" A dense white fog enveloped his body, and the temperature in the entire room dropped over ten degrees instantly. His superpower was ice. He fired an Ice Arrow with his hand; the arrow, fast as lightning and with a sharp head, its cold light blazing, ferociously targeted Lin Tian. His attack was too fierce; Lin Tian could not activate his Heavenly Punishment superpower in time to block and could only use his Neural Response Speed Ability to dodge in a rush. The Ice Arrow grazed past his body and harshly hit a wooden round table behind Lin Tian. Bang! A loud noise erupted as the round table shattered into pieces, turning into dust, and sawdust danced in the wind. "So powerful!" Lin Tian exclaimed repeatedly, as the power of that Ice Arrow was almost comparable to his Heaven''s Punishment. "Hmph, you dodged one of my Ice Arrows, but can you dodge ten?" The young master of the Tai-A Sect coldly smirked, unleashing more than ten Ice Arrows which he fired simultaneously at Lin Tian. His power was finite, one Ice Arrow could harness all his strength, but with ten Ice Arrows, the power contained in each would inevitably be reduced! Lin Tian activated his Heaven''s Punishment Superpower, holding a Thunder Whip in each hand, fully resisting the barrage of Ice Arrows. When the Thunder Whip collided with the Ice Arrows, each one exploded, and the ten Ice Arrows were instantaneously obliterated by Lin Tian''s Thunder Whip. The young master of the Tai-A Sect exclaimed in surprise, and in the blink of an eye, a size 42 foot had already kicked his face. "Ah!" A scream ensued as he was thrown backward in disgrace, spitting out a mouthful of bloody saliva, which also contained a couple of teeth. Lin Tian said, "You should feel lucky, I''m new here and I don''t want to kill anyone, now get lost." The young master of the Tai-A Sect glared fiercely at Lin Tian, carrying an immense sense of unwillingness as he left the room. Lin Tian was infuriated and couldn''t sleep. He took out the competition brochure, which listed participants from various sects; he wanted to check the name of that young master and what kind of force Tai-A Sect was to be so audacious. To his surprise, after several searches, he couldn''t find the Tai-A Sect listed among the sixty-four sects. He suddenly felt uneasy. That person wasn''t the young master of the Tai-A Sect. If he fabricated his identity, what was his purpose? If he wasn''t the young master of the Tai-A Sect, then he wasn''t there to take over the room. So why did he provoke the fight? He must have another agenda. So, what exactly was he after? Lin Tian thought long and hard but couldn''t figure it out. Eventually, he decided not to dwell on it further. From now on, he resolved to be more cautious and vigilant in his actions. ...,.... The self-proclaimed young master of the Tai-A Sect, the man in black, rushed out, reaching a large tree and finding a young man holding a sword. "How did it go?" asked the sword-bearing youth. The man in black answered, "He''s very strong. Using his superpower, he overwhelmed me in just two moves, he''s a formidable opponent, Senior Brother must be careful." After hearing this, the sword-bearing youth''s expression grew grave, yet he still said, "Junior Brother''s vendetta must be avenged. Gather more people. Let this Lin Tian have his way for one more day. Tomorrow night, we must kill him." "Yes, I''ll prepare right away," the man in black replied as he left. The sword-bearing youth stared at the Treasured Sword in his hand and declared, "Flying Dragon, tomorrow, you shall feast on blood again!" ...,.... Chapter 602 - 574: Defeating the Enemy with One Punch When Lin Tian went to sleep that night, he purposely remained vigilant, but nothing happened. The next morning at seven, the competition began, starting with the drawing of lots ceremony. Lin Tian drew the Xiang Yongsheng Sect, and facing him in combat was none other than the sect leader himself, Xiang Yongsheng. The sect leader himself was fighting? Lin Tian was taken aback; wasn''t this supposed to be a competition between disciples? Why was the sect leader participating? Upon closer inspection, he realized that there were only eight members in the Xiang Yongsheng Sect. The sect leader, Xiang Yongsheng, was merely a half-step away from solidifying the mirror, a level of strength. The fact that someone only halfway to solidifying the mirror would dare to establish a sect was madness; weren''t they afraid of becoming a laughingstock? In total, sixty-four individuals, thirty-two matches, but there were only ten stages. The matches were divided into three batches, and Lin Tian was in the first batch, fighting on stage five. Lin Tian stepped onto the platform first. There was no referee on the platform, but it was common knowledge that the match would stop at the slight sign of a victory and that malicious injuries were forbidden. All around, figures who were sect leaders sat, and Lin Tian even spotted the Dragon Emperor who didn''t seem the least bit worried as he was currently chatting with a few others. Some stages already had both fighters present and had begun their battles. Within a minute, some had already determined a victor. As Lin Tian''s opponent was late, he was growing impatient waiting. After another five minutes, half of the stages had declared winners. Xiang Yongsheng, the sect leader of Xiang Yongsheng Sect, surrounded by seven disciples, approached slowly. Xiang Yongsheng was extremely smug, and he had his disciples shout out slogans that were so exaggerated they were laughable. "Xiang Yongsheng Sect, with limitless magical power, invincible in attack, unbeatable in battle!" "Xiang Yongsheng Sect, dominating the central plains, with vast divine skills and boundless magical forces!" "Xiang Yongsheng Sect, with magical power without bounds, blessed with immortal fortune, life as long as the heavens!" Among the chanting of his disciples, a man in his forties wearing red clothes slowly made his appearance. He was the sect leader of Xiang Yongsheng Sect, Xiang Yongsheng himself. He had no idea why he chose to wear red clothes, especially those that were styled like the clothing from the Republic of China era, resembling what ''February Red'' would wear. The key point being that ''February Red'' was handsome, which made the style look good on him. But a middle-aged, portly uncle donning a red outfit was simply an eyesore to behold. It was unbearable to watch! The Xiang Yongsheng Sect had only been established this year, nestled away in the poor mountain regions of Ningxia within Huaxia. There were hardly any superpowered individuals in that area. After awakening his superpower, Xiang Yongsheng defeated everyone within a hundred-mile radius, claiming invincibility and thus founding his own sect. Now, he wanted to expand his sect, and this was his first battle since leaving the mountain area. He was full of confidence. "Hello everyone, I am Xiang Yongsheng, the sect leader of Xiang Yongsheng Sect. I have come here to claim first place, hahaha...!" "Xiang Yongsheng Sect, with limitless magical power, invincible in attack, unbeatable in battle!" ..., .... His mere seven disciples shouted slogans again, boosting Xiang Yongsheng''s ego as he laughed heartily. However, the surrounding crowd looked on with disdain, treating Xiang Yongsheng as a mere clown. Unaffected by everyone''s scorn, Xiang Yongsheng stepped onto the platform, standing face to face with Lin Tian. Lin Tian finally had his opponent before him, fists clenched, ready to strike. "Hold on," Xiang Yongsheng interjected. "Young man, I can see you''re still quite young and no match for me. If I make a move, I''ll surely hurt you. How about you admit defeat and join my sect instead? I''ll teach you properly. What do you say?" Lin Tian sneered coldly. Observing that Xiang Yongsheng''s legs were unsteady and his Qi Force inconsistent, he knew that the man wasn''t even fit to lace his boots. Yet now, he had the audacity to offer to teach Lin Tian; the man was clearly out of his mind. "Teach me? You''re not worthy." A flash of anger crossed Xiang Yongsheng''s eyes. "How dare you speak to me this way, young man? I offer to teach you out of kindness and you insult me. Do you realize that back where I come from, many wish to speak to me and I do not even give them the time of day? There are many who try to bribe me with hefty sums just for me to teach them a thing or two, which I refuse. And today, when I offer to teach you, you dare to reject me. This is the first time in my life I have been turned down." Inadvertently, he had revealed the fact that he was a country bumpkinnowadays, who bribes with coins? Even offering cash in small bills was unusual, as most transactions are done with cards! Lin Tian asked with a smile, "Do you know what ''biting off more than you can chew'' means?" "What... what''s that, biting off more than you can chew?" Xiang Yongsheng seemed to hear this idiom for the first time and didn''t understand its meaning. He turned to his seven disciples, who shook their heads indicating they too were clueless. He inquired, "What do those four words you just said mean?" Lin Tian didn''t answer him. Instead, he threw a punch directly at him. "Damn it, you little sneak, how dare you launch a surprise attack!" He quickly channeled his superpower, conjuring the illusion of a giant elephant above his head. The massive elephant was a phantom made of a conglomerate of superpower energy that could fight independently and was far deadlier than a real elephant. "Kill!" He roared, and the elephant trumpeted to the sky, its trunk lashing out, aiming to crush Lin Tian. Compared to the elephant''s massive size, Lin Tian was minuscule. In terms of sheer size, there seemed to be no comparison. Yet everyone present, aside from Xiang Yongsheng, could see that Lin Tian''s strength was far superior to that of the elephant. Only Xiang Yongsheng himself believed he could win. His small fist collided harshly with the giant elephant trunk, and Lin Tian''s fist met with almost no resistance. The entire elephant swiftly dissipated into thin air, and Xiang Yongsheng spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, landing firmly on the ground with his backside. "You... how are you so... strong...!" he pointed at Lin Tian incredulously, shouting unwillingly. "Delusions of grandeur!" This was the only response he received. However, Xiang Yongsheng did not understand it. Lin Tian stepped down from the arena while Xiang Yongsheng was rescued by several disciples, slinking away in defeat. Soon, the competition for the twenty disciples concluded, and the second group stepped up. Among this group, there was one person Lin Tian paid particular attention to; that person was Huo Shaotian, Lin Tian''s formidable rival. Lin Tian watched from below, hoping to discern Huo Shaotian''s techniques, but to Lin Tian''s disappointment, the disciple who faced Huo Shaotian was exceedingly weak. Huo Shaotian took only two punches to defeat him, leaving Lin Tian no closer to grasping Huo Shaotian''s true strength. Though he hadn''t figured out Huo Shaotian''s capabilities, Lin Tian noticed another unexpected contenderBei Kun, a disciple of Beidou Palace. In a match against Fang Hailong from the Five Elements Sect, he astonishingly needed only two moves to secure victory over Fang Hailong. The Five Elements Sect was a major sect second only to the Liyn Sect and Heavenly Sword Sect. Fang Hailong was no ordinary individual; he had a narrow defeat at the hands of Huo Shaotian three months ago, and his strength ranked just below Huo Shaotian. With merely two moves, Bei Kun defeated him, his strength causing astonishment, no lesser than Huo Shaotian''s, and perhaps even on par with Lin Tian. It was just that Bei Kun''s attire was impenetrably mysterious; he was cloaked all in black, a wide-brimmed hat shading his face, black strands hanging beneath, and his hands ensconced in black gloves. His feet were adorned with black combat boots, not a patch of skin exposed. Moreover, Bei Kun''s stature was quite petite, roughly 1.65 meters in height, resembling a woman''s. Lin Tian was somewhat puzzled. Bei Kun seemed to be a tougher opponent than Huo Shaotian; why hadn''t the Dragon Emperor mentioned his name? Lin Tian hastily looked up information on Bei Kun; the records suggested that Bei Kun was an inconspicuous disciple with unremarkable strength, garnering little attention. Could it be that he was an underdog, here to make a name in one resounding victory after biding his time and secretly gathering strength? Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bei Kun''s arrival amazed not only Lin Tian, but others were also astonished, buzzing with discussions about him. "This Bei Kun is so strong, he even defeated Fang Hailong." "Yes, but I had heard that Bei Kun wasn''t anything special, how did he suddenly become this powerful?" "I too heard that this Bei Kun wasn''t particularly strong." "I saw Bei Kun three years ago, he had a broad and round figure, easily 1.9 meters tall, but having not seen him for three years, he now looks like a woman in physique." "Maybe he practiced some disgraceful sorcery, or awakened some strange superpower that increased his strength, but altered his physique and appearance." "Right, look at him all dressed in black, maybe he''s become something inhuman, like a ghost." , . The crowd''s discussions were a wild mix of theories; Lin Tian heard a lot but felt that their speculations were a bit too fanciful. Even if he couldn''t make sense of Bei Kun, one thing was certain. This Bei Kun was definitely not normal. Perhaps he was a dark horse, or perhaps...! The disciples discussed fervently, but the sect leaders and sect masters stayed calm and seated, not uttering a word, as if Bei Kun''s performance didn''t affect them in the slightest. The competition continued, with two matches left. One of them was between Jian Cangsheng and an ordinary disciple. Jian Cangsheng wielded a sword; he had no superpower and practiced a set of Sword Dao. Lin Tian had wanted to see Jian Cangsheng''s sword techniques, but just like with Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng didn''t need to draw his sword. With a single kick, he sent the other disciple flying, advancing to the next round. After the first round of competition, the top thirty-two were selected, and the second round commenced. It was still a draw, and Lin Tian''s opponent was a disciple of the Five Elements Sect, Chen Long. Chen Long, twenty-five years old, was all sinew and muscle. His superpower was simply that his fists were incredibly hard. Using his fists to battle, he was also strong, but when compared to Lin Tian, he fell short. Lin Tian did not activate his superpower and launched a punch. Chen Long threw a punch as well. He had great confidence in his fists, believing in their power over anyone''s. But when facing Lin Tian, it was his misfortune. Boom! Their fists collided fiercely, producing a muffled sound. Lin Tian stood unshaken, while Chen Long was forced six steps back. Immense power surged into his body, and with a mouthful of fresh blood, he was defeated with that single move. "So strong, I concede defeat wholeheartedly," Chen Long said, fist to palm in salute. "You''re not bad yourself, a real man," Lin Tian modestly replied. Chapter 603 - 575: The Confrontation Between Fire and Fire Chen Long was defeated by a move from Lin Tianyi, and Lin Tian advanced to the top sixteen. Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, and Bei Kun, all three of them, did not use their superpowers or cultivation techniques, relying solely on their fists to fight their opponents. Within five moves, they successively advanced. In the battle for the top eight, Lin Tian''s opponent was Yue Lei from the Three Talents Sect. Yue Lei''s superpower was thunder, condensing a thunderball the size of a ball and hurling it toward Lin Tian. It was very difficult for Lin Tian to take down Yue Lei with his bare fists. He activated his Neural Response Speed Ability called Heaven''s Punishment, and within three moves, defeated Yue Lei. Lin Tian successfully advanced to the top four. Huo Shaotian engaged in a fierce battle with a young man wielding a sword. The young man''s sword technique was sharp and his strength formidable. Huo Shaotian intended to hold back his strength, but was forced into a retreat by the swordsman. In the end, he had no choice but to activate his superpower and spewed a breath of fire, defeating the swordsman. Huo Shaotian was a disciple of the Flame Sect. As the name implies, almost all members of the Flame Sect are fire-elemental superpowered individuals; therefore, Huo Shaotian''s trump card was fire. Jian Cangsheng''s opponent was a young man holding a golden spear. Initially, Jian Cangsheng did not draw his sword, but was forced to in the end. With a single stroke, he defeated the man holding the golden spear. Bei Kun''s opponent was a disciple from the Divine Fist Sect named Wang Hai. Wang Hai practiced a martial arts style that was dominant, and each punch could strike at a distance, emitting a formidable aura of fists. In the end, Bei Kun had to activate his superpower to defeat him. Bei Kun''s superpower was to condense a massive mountain that fell from the sky, crushing his opponents with its might. It was bizarre and powerful. In the end, Lin Tian, Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, and Bei Kun advanced to the top four. The four drew lots; Lin Tian drew Huo Shaotian, while Jian Cangsheng drew Bei Kun. Jian Cangsheng and Bei Kun would fight first. Having advanced to the top four, all four competitors were of similar strength. By the final battle, all were going all out, holding nothing back. Jian Cangsheng immediately drew his sword, a sword qi soaring into the sky, piercing the clouds and daring to rival the sun and moon! The sword light howled, its chill penetrating to the bone! Bei Kun was not the least bit intimidated, his hands condensing a mountain the size of a house, falling from the heavens, fiercely smashing towards Jian Cangsheng. Jian Cangsheng brandished his sword wildly. In the blink of an eye, he slashed out over a hundred streaks of sword qi toward the mountain descending from the sky. Even as the sword shadows danced all around him, the sword qi he had unleashed had already reached the top of the mountain. To draw the sword so swiftlythis was the first time Lin Tian had witnessed such speed. Jian Cangsheng was definitely a master of the Sword Dao; moreover, he was young. If he continued to grow, he would surely become a formidable person in the future. Boom, boom, boom...! A thunderous noise erupted as the mountain was cleaved into pieces by over a hundred sword qi. Just as Jian Cangsheng was reveling in his success, he sensed a dense aura of deadly intent. Bei Kun''s body turned into a shadow, leaving a gust of wind where he stood. In the blink of an eye, he appeared beside Jian Cangsheng. Jian Cangsheng had just shattered Bei Kun''s mountain and was feeling victorious, not having time to react when Bei Kun threw a punch. Jian Cangsheng was blasted off the stage, coughing up a mouthful of blood. Before he could grasp what had happened, he was defeated. Although he spat out blood and was seriously injured, his eyes were filled with a piercing coldness and his fighting spirit was high. Pointing at Bei Kun, he shouted unwillingly, "I was ambushed; I don''t accept this. Do you dare fight again?" Bei Kun didn''t say a word, simply walking down from the stage. His message was clearhe would not fight Jian Cangsheng again. "I don''t accept this." Jian Cangsheng shouted again, wanting to battle Bei Kun. "Cangsheng, come back." An elder called out; he was the Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Jian Cangsheng''s mentor. The elder said to Jian Cangsheng, "Cangsheng, your loss is not unjust. Bei Kun''s mountain attack was a feint, using it to distract you while he activated the Instantaneous Movement Ability to get beside you in an instant and defeat you with a punch. This is a tactic. In battle, it''s not just about strength but also about wisdom. You lost because you lost; your defeat is not unjust in the least." "But...," Jian Cangsheng stressed, his heart unwilling to accept. However, before he could speak further, the elder glared at him fiercely. Jian Cangsheng hung his head in shame, not daring to speak any more. This outcome was also surprising to Lin Tian. Since their strengths seemed equal, he had expected a great battle. Who would have thought that Bei Kun would fully leverage his strengths, defeating Jian Cangsheng in less than two minutes. This also meant that Lin Tian still had not seen the full extent of Bei Kun''s strength. Lin Tian felt that Bei Kun was deliberately concealing his strength to unleash it in the final battle. "He really is a tough person to handle," Lin Tian murmured to himself. Next, it was Lin Tian and Huo Shaotian''s turn to enter the arena. The two stood opposite each other, their eyes locking; even before they made a move, a surge of fighting spirit had already erupted. Huo Shaotian spoke first, "Your superpower is thunder, and mine is fire. Thunder and fire, which is truly stronger?" Lin Tian replied, "We''ll have to try to find out." Huo Shaotian continued, "Our Flame Sect excels in playing with fire, so I''m extremely sensitive to it. I''ve detected the presence of fire in you. If I''m not mistaken, your superpower is not just thunder; you have fire as well." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was somewhat surprised and immediately held Huo Shaotian in higher regard. In his battles against others, he had never used ''Burn the Heavens''; it was only during the fight with Yue Lei that he had used the Heaven''s Punishment Ability. He deliberately held back his strength, yet Huo Shaotian still detected his fiery superpower. He replied, "You''re not wrong in your discovery. I indeed possess a fire-elemental superpower, and it''s my most powerful one at that." Huo Shaotian nodded and said, "Good, very good. I''ve never encountered a match in my lifetime of playing with fire. Today, I''ll see whether your fire is more formidable or mine is." He made the first move, not rushing to use his superpower but instead charging at Lin Tian with his fists. Lin Tian deployed the Ox Power Technique, clenched his fists, and met him head-on. Boom! Their fists collided fiercely, producing a muffled sound; both took three steps back, each holding their own. "Very strong!" "Again!" They struck once more, punches striking home without mercy. In the blink of an eye, they exchanged over a hundred blows, blood streaming from their fists. Gasping for air, their battle garments soaked with sweat. "Why don''t you use your superpower?" Huo Shaotian asked as they fought. "Why don''t you use yours?" Lin Tian countered. Huo Shaotian answered, "Because I want to force you to use your superpower first." "I have the same intention," Lin Tian said. At this point, it was purely a contest of physical strength and resilience; whoever used a superpower first would admit defeat in this aspect. Their battle was a test of brute force, simple and direct, without fancy moves yet thrilling to watch. Spectators on the side couldn''t help but marvel and silently gave Lin Tian and Huo Shaotian thumbs up. This kind of duel was straightforward and exciting, a test of hard work, stamina, perseverance, and determination. The more they fought, the fiercer they became, and the wounds on their fists grew larger, until eventually both of their arms were drenched in blood. After over two hundred punches, both were nearly at their limits, with Huo Shaotian a bit weaker than Lin Tian, and he was the first to step back. "In the contest of physical strength and resilience, you win." As Huo Shaotian stepped back, Lin Tian did not pursue the attack, as he too was nearly exhausted. They stood facing each other, resting for two minutes in perfect accord before striking again. Huo Shaotian still didn''t activate his Fire Element superpower but casually threw five Flying Daggers at Lin Tian. "My most formidable superpower is fire, but I''m also pretty good with Flying Daggers." Like howling swords, the five Flying Daggers were sharply aimed at Lin Tian. "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...!" Lin Tian activated his Heaven''s Punishment superpower, holding a Thunder Whip in each hand, one for attack and one for defense, managing to block Huo Shaotian''s Flying Daggers. All five Flying Daggers were shattered by Lin Tian''s Thunder Whips, not even grazing him. Huo Shaotian marveled at Lin Tian''s strength. This time, he used both hands, sending ten Flying Daggers toward Lin Tian. "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...!" Lin Tian then triggered his Neural Response Speed Ability, in conjunction with Heaven''s Punishment, suddenly increasing his speed and shattering all ten Flying Daggers. Unable to injure Lin Tian with Flying Daggers, Huo Shaotian was left with no choice but to use his fire against Lin Tian. "Blazing Torrent!" Huo Shaotian roared as he spewed a sky-high blaze from his mouth. The surrounding temperature surged by tens of degrees instantly; flames rolled in, covering half of the arena in a blink. The flames were deep red and so intensely hot that Huo Shaotian''s mastery of fire control was evident, far beyond the abilities of an ordinary person. If Lin Tian hadn''t been tempered by the Red Flame Stone, he would have had no way to counter Huo Shaotian''s fire. But now, he was confident he could defeat Huo Shaotian. "Burn the Heavens!" S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian roared, his superpowers rampaging throughout his body. He raised his hand and a Fire Dragon soared into the sky. "Roar!" A dragon''s roar echoed in all directions, and the surrounding temperature soared once again, reaching around a hundred degrees. Fortunately, both Lin Tian and Huo Shaotian were Fire Element superpowered individuals. If they were ordinary humans, the sheer temperature could have roasted them alive. As the Fire Dragon emerged, Huo Shaotian was shocked and watched with a look of fear. Even the Sect Masters watching were astonished, considering Lin Tian''s skill in fire control at such a young age, they all recognized him as a genius. The Fire Dragon opened its mouth wide and inhaled, stirring the winds and clouds, creating a fierce Gang Wind within a kilometer radius. The vast expanse of blazing fire was sucked into the dragon''s belly, making its glow even brighter and its power more formidable. Frightened, Huo Shaotian kept retreating, knowing that if the Fire Dragon continued its attack, he would either die or be severely injured. Even his master was worried for him, realizing that even if Lin Tian continued the attack, it wouldn''t be considered malicious injury; it was not Lin Tian''s fault if Huo Shaotian lived or died, but rather his own lack of skill. However, Lin Tian had no intention of continuing the attack. The battle was decided, and he felt that Huo Shaotian was a good man, honorable and righteous. Therefore, there was no need to harm him. He withdrew the Fire Dragon, and Huo Shaotian let out a sigh of relief, hastily stepping forward to say, "Thank you." Lin Tian casually waved his hand and replied, "It''s nothing." Chapter 604 - 576: Desperate Situation Having defeated Huo Shaotian, Lin Tian advanced to the finals, and the last match began. Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng fought first, vying for third and fourth place. Sword lights howled, flames scorched the heavens, and in the end, Jian Cangsheng narrowly won, securing the third-place spot. Lin Tian and Bei Kun stepped onto the stage, competing for the first-place title. Everyone watched this match intently to see who would ultimately claim the top spot. Lin Tian was a recently risen talent, while Bei Kun was a dark horse who had soared to the heights; both were pride of the heavensone ferocious, the other mysterious. Lin Tian clenched his fists, ready for battle, and said, "Make your move!" To everyone''s surprise, before Bei Kun even made a move, he directly shouted, "I admit defeat." "What... what...?" "How can you admit defeat without fighting?" "What''s going on?" "I feel Bei Kun''s strength surpasses Lin Tian''s somewhat, why would he admit defeat?" ..., ... The crowd was abuzz with confusion and had no idea why. Lin Tian also found it odd, as he had thought they would soon go through a bloody great battle, but Bei Kun had directly surrendered. He stepped forward and asked, "Bei Kun, why did you admit defeat?" Bei Kun just paused, then, without uttering a word, stepped down from the stage. Lin Tian glanced at the Dragon Emperor beside him and noticed that he still had a deep expression, revealing no hint of emotion. Then he looked at the Palace Master of Beidou Palace, whose face was very calm as if Bei Kun''s surrender was something they had previously agreed on. Lin Tian was baffled but decided not to dwell on it. Although the title of first place was his, he seemed to regard Bei Kun with even greater wariness! The result of the first match was Lin Tian in first place with sixteen points, Bei Kun in second with fifteen points, Jian Cangsheng in third with fourteen points, and Huo Shaotian in fourth with thirteen points... After the evening had passed, with nothing better to do, Lin Tian went to walk in the nearby mountains because he heard the mountain grapes here were delicious, and he wanted to try them. Walking a mile into the woods, Lin Tian spotted a mountain grapevine. It was the peak season for the grapes, which were round and large, purple-red like longan fruit, and they looked irresistible. Lin Tian plucked one and tasted it. "Wow, so sweet!" He couldn''t help but exclaim that grapes without chemical fertilizers were indeed sweeter. "Help, help me...!" Immersed in the sweetness of the grapes, a cry for help reached his ears. It was a woman''s voice, coming from the east. Without a second thought, Lin Tian immediately rushed towards it. Following the sound, Lin Tian saw a man in black, and in front of the man stood a girl, covering her chest with both hands, staring at the man in black with horror on her face, retreating step by step while pleading for mercy. "Don''t, please, I beg you, spare me, spare me...!" The man in black advanced and embraced the girl, violently tearing open her outer garment, exposing swathes of snowy white skin, tempting one to commit a crime. "Lovely girl, give in to me, follow me, and I''ll provide you with luxuries, no need to suffer in this wretched place any longer, hahaha...!" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The person in black directly pinned the girl down and started tearing at her clothes. "Stop it!" Lin Tian bellowed, leaping forward in a charge. Seeing Lin Tian, the person in black had no intention of sticking around for a fight. He hoisted the girl up and ran madly to one side. To save the girl, Lin Tian desperately gave chase. After running for more than a thousand meters, he realized that the person in black was extremely fast. Even with his Neural Response Speed Ability activated, he couldn''t close the gap between himself and the person in black. "Flight Technique!" With his feet planted firmly on the ground, his body shot out at a steep angle, like an arrow released from a bow, rushing towards the person in black. The person in black looked back and saw Lin Tian ''flying'' towards him, closing in fast. In a panic, he threw the girl to the ground and continued running. "Wuu wuu wuu...!" When the girl was thrown to the ground, her ankle twisted and turned purple. She clutched her foot and sobbed. Fearing that the girl had injured herself in the fall, Lin Tian had to give up the chase and approached the girl, asking, "How are you?" "It hurts, wuu wuu wuu..." The girl said between sobs, covering her ankle, looking pitiful. With her hair in two thick braids, no makeup on, nor any scent of cosmetics, and wearing button-up clothes, her attire was clearly that of someone from the mountains. Lin Tian examined her ankle and found that it was just twisted and not broken. It would heal with some rest at home. He squatted down and offered his back to the girl, saying, "Point me the way. Tell me where your home is, and I''ll take you there." "What a good samaritan!" An evil, smug voice suddenly sounded from behind Lin Tian, and instantly, he felt a fatal threat looming over him. He whirled around, only to see a fist, filled with the power of thunder, brutally heading his way. He wanted to activate his Ox Power Technique to defend himself, but he was too late to make a move. The thunderous fist hit him squarely in the chest, causing him to spit blood and fly more than ten meters away, where he crashed heavily against a large tree. "Puh!" "You...!" He quickly retrieved a healing potion and drank it, staring at the woman in front of him with utter disbelief. He had saved the girl, so why was she trying to kill him? By her appearance, she seemed to be a simple peasant girl, but the power behind that punch was immenseshe had the strength of someone half a step into the Mirror Condensing level. Could it be that this was a conspiracy, a trap? The girl sneered without saying a word. Soon, four more people emerged from behind her. One was a youth with a sword, another was the person in black from earlier, and Lin Tian actually recognized the remaining two. One was the young master of Shenxing Gate, Mo Xingyi, and the other claimed to be the young master of Tai-A Sect from yesterday. At the sight of those two, Lin Tian immediately understood that this was a long-premeditated conspiracy specifically aimed at him. Mo Xingyi, the young master of Shenxing Gate, was the first to step forward and shout, "Lin Tian, do you still remember me?" The punch had been so severe that even after drinking the healing potion, Lin Tian couldn''t recover immediately. He managed to stand up with great effort and said, "I remember, young master of Shenxing Gate, my former defeated foe." "You...!" "Lin Tian, you''re so audacious! You''re already as good as dead and still you dare to be so insolent. You insulted me back then, broke my arm, and today, I want you to pay with your life for that." "Elder brother, kill him for me." With a loud shout from Mo Xingyi, the other four attacked, each one intent on killing Lin Tian. Lin Tian hastily retreated, desperately exhaling a burst of intense fire, but it held no deterrent effect against the four of them. "Die!" The sword-wielding elder brother, named Gan Yi, made the first move, striking towards Lin Tian with his sword. Grievously injured, Lin Tian had no means of defense against the sword strike. He didn''t even have the ability to dodge. Chapter 605 - 577 Special Ability Flying Dragon Lin Tian, gravely injured, lacked even the ability to dodge. As he watched the approaching sword, his heart sank into despair. Could it be that this was how he was going to die? The Treasured Sword grew nearer and nearer, and just at this critical juncture, a Flying Dagger swiftly flew in. The Flying Dagger struck hard against Gan Yi''s Treasured Sword, sparking a shower of sparks, and in an unguarded moment, the sword fell from Gan Yi''s hand. A figure landed in front of Lin Tian, it was Huo Shaotian. Upon seeing that it was Huo Shaotian, Lin Tian''s heart leapt with joy, and he muttered under his breath, "Hold on for three minutes, just three minutes, and I should be able to recover." "Three minutes, don''t worry, even if it means dying, I will hold on for three minutes!" Huo Shaotian replied determinedly. Huo Shaotian nodded and said to the others, "With me here, none shall harm him!" Mo Xingyi was furious, just as he thought vengeance was within reach, it was disrupted by Gan Yi. He angrily said, "Huo Shaotian, this is a grudge between Shenxing Gate and Lin Tian, a conflict of sects. I hope you won''t interfere, our Shenxing Gate and your Blazing Sect have always kept to our own affairs." "Lin Tian is my friend, and I must protect my friend. Just as you said, we have always kept to our own affairs, so you should back down," Huo Shaotian declared. Mo Xingyi''s eyes flashed with vicious determination as he said, "If you insist on protecting Lin Tian, do you really wish to provoke a war between our two great sects?" "A war? Is our Blazing Sect really afraid of your Shenxing Gate?" Blazing Sect was far stronger than Shenxing Gate, so Mo Xingyi was speechless. He whispered to the other four, "Kill them, and be quick about it, leave no survivors, leave no trace." The four charged, launching a joint attack on Huo Shaotian. All five men had the strength of half-step Mirror Condensation; if it were one-on-one, none of them would be a match for Huo Shaotian, but in four against one, Huo Shaotian could not emerge victorious, only delay time, waiting for Lin Tian to recover. Huo Shaotian focused on defense, and with a wave of his hand, he shot five Flying Daggers toward the four men. The quartet used their own methods to deflect the five Flying Daggers. Huo Shaotian continued to release Flying Daggers, until he had shot more than thirty of them, until he had emptied all the Flying Daggers he had brought. The Flying Daggers didn''t inflict any harm on them, but they did delay them for nearly a minute. Immediately following, Huo Shaotian switched from defense to offense, exhaling a great fire to burn his opponents. They had been wary of this move from Huo Shaotian and quickly spread out, attacking him from the left and right. Huo Shaotian desperately parried the attacks of the four, fighting in a bloodbath. In less than forty seconds, Huo Shaotian had sustained injuries in three places, and his blood flowed freely. From behind, Mo Xingyi shouted, "Huo Shaotian, I''ll give you another chance. Step aside, and you may live." Unmoved, Huo Shaotian bellowed, "Lin Tian, today I''ve got you covered! If you want to get past, you''ll have to step over my dead body." A simple sentence, imbued with the spirit of brotherhood, the readiness to forsake life and death, and a domineering aura. Even Lin Tian was surprised. He had no great relation with Huo Shaotian, having fought only one battle together, but now Huo Shaotian was ready to lay down his life to protect Lin Tian, which touched him deeply. "Huo Shaotian, this brother, I, Lin Tian, am forever indebted!" Enraged, Mo Xingyi roared, "Attack! Kill them! Step over Huo Shaotian''s body and slay Lin Tian!" The four executed their respective skills, together assaulting Huo Shaotian. Huo Shaotian fought with fists and kicks, spewing flames continuously. In the blink of an eye, his garment was soaked red with blood, and his left shoulder took a sword hit that sliced away half a pound of flesh. Huo Shaotian fought recklessly as if he were ready to die with his opponents, which struck fear in the four. Huo Shaotian had no regard for his life, but they certainly valued theirs! The eldest senior brother, Gan Yi, bellowed, "Xiao Meng, you go kill Lin Tian. We will take care of this man." Xiao Meng was the woman who had posed as the village girl to ambush Lin Tian. She raised her hand to draw her sword, bypassing Huo Shaotian to go straight for Lin Tian. The Treasured Sword struck swiftly, and within a moment, the tip was less than a meter from Lin Tian. "Lin Tian!" With a great shout, Huo Shaotian disregarded the three behind them and leaped forward, diving in front of Xiao Meng and grabbing her ankle. The Treasured Sword stopped thirty centimeters from Lin Tian''s brow. Xiao Meng struggled fiercely but still couldn''t budge an inch. "Now, kill him!" Gan Yi yelled, as the other two spurred their weapons into a furious attack towards Huo Shaotian. Huo Shaotian sensed the dual threats bearing down on him. If he let go, Lin Tian would undoubtedly die, but if he didn''t, his own death was certain. He had just declared that he would hold on for three minutes, even at the cost of his life. A promise was a promise, sacred and indissoluble. A man can die, but one''s given word must not be broken. Facing the lethal intent from the two behind him, Huo Shaotian did not dodge, offering his back to the enemy, leaving the hope of life to Lin Tian. He clutched the woman''s ankle tightly and yelled to Lin Tian, "I''ve done all I could!" "Meet your end, heh heh!" The man in black spurred his Treasured Saber, hacking it towards Huo Shaotian''s back. Huo Shaotian closed his eyes, and in this moment, he appeared utterly serene! At this critical moment, Lin Tian''s eyes suddenly opened wide, sharp and piercing, as if a fierce beast sealed for ten thousand years had been unleashed, bringing a dramatic change to the world around him. He fiercely kicked against the tree behind him, causing the thirty-meter-tall tree to shake incessantly and leaves to scatter in all directions. Lin Tian, using the momentum, executed the Flight Technique, launching himself like an arrow shot obliquely forward; in less than a second, he was right beside Huo Shaotian. "Die!" With a thunderous roar, he punched out, landing a heavy blow on the chest of the man in black. The man in black''s knife stopped ten centimeters away from Huo Shaotian''s back as he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, the sounds of his breaking bones crackling in the air, indeterminate in number. With one punch, a life ended; Lin Tian''s punch was delivered with deep hatred and infused with Divine Power, easily extinguishing a life. "Lin Tian!" Huo Shaotian exclaimed, watching as Lin Tian''s strength returned to its peak, his eyes filled with excitement. At that time, Huo Shaotian still held onto the woman''s ankle; Lin Tian showed no mercy, cruelly delivering a punch that ended the woman''s life. Lin Tian pulled out a healing potion and gave it to Huo Shaotian to take, then patted his shoulder and said, "Thanks to you. Leave the rest to me. Stand aside and take a rest!" After drinking the healing potion, a warm surge flowed through Huo Shaotian''s body; moved, he nodded and rested against a large tree. Mo Xingyi and the other two were utterly shocked and shouted, "How... How did you recover so quickly? Why...!" "Let the King of Hell tell you!" Lin Tian bellowed and stimulated his superpower, Heaven''s Punishment, gripping a Thunder Whip in his hand and mercilessly striking towards the man who claimed to be from the Tai-A Sect. He hurriedly tried to block with his treasured sword, but the Thunder Whip shattered it instantly. Before he could use his superpower, he was turned into charred remains by the whip. "Big... Big brother, kill him, kill him..." Mo Xingyi shrieked from behind; he was scared out of his wits. Lin Tian drove the Thunder Whip down fiercely toward Gan Yi. Gan Yi dodged frantically; the Thunder Whip grazed past him and broke a large tree behind him with force. Witnessing the fall of the large tree, Gan Yi was horrified and fixed his gaze on Lin Tian, revealing an unmatched fighting spirit. "Against you, I must unleash my true power!" He pointed his treasured sword towards the sky and stimulated the superpower within him. Above the sword, a formidable energy burst forth, and slowly, a three-foot-long Qingfeng sword hovered above his head. His superpower was the sword; he was the third person Lin Tian had met whose superpower was a weapon. The Qingfeng sword contained an unmatched ferocious force, but at this moment, Lin Tian''s eyes slowly grew heated with excitement. He had previously slain a man in a black robe whose superpower was a heartless magic saber. Lin Tian took his superpower orb and handed it over to the ''Taotie System.'' The ''Taotie System'' once said that if it received two superpower orbs that were weapons, he could exchange them for a matchless Divine Weapon manufactured by humanity three thousand years later. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Counting the heartless magic saber as one, if Lin Tian could seize Gan Yi''s superpower orb, he could then exchange it for an ultimate weapon from the ''Taotie System.'' Lin Tian was excited at the thought, as the weapons in the ''Taotie System'' were products of human technology three thousand years later, undoubtedly sharp and capable of cutting through iron like mud. However, to gain the Divine Weapon from the ''Taotie System,'' he needed to extract Gan Yi''s superpower orb. Those whose superpower was a weapon usually possessed formidable combat power. Gan Yi''s Qingfeng sword erupted with endless ferocity. To extract the superpower orb, he''d have to kill Gan Yi as quickly as possible, creating a chance to capture the orb. He must do it quickly! As quickly as possible! Gan Yi, with his superpower activated, was very powerful. To take him down quickly, Lin Tian had to fight desperately. Desperately! Gan Yi, staring at the Qingfeng sword above his head, roared, "Hahaha Lin Tian, today you''ll witness the might of my Flying Dragon Sword!" He named his superpower Flying Dragon. With one hand on the treasured sword, and the other on Flying Dragon, he merged both hands together; the Special Ability Flying Dragon fused with the treasured sword. Instantly, its power surged, and its brilliance shone, enveloping Lin Tian, cutting even two of Lin Tian''s hairs in the process. Just the sharpness of the sword was enough to slice Lin Tian''s hairs from several meters away, showing just how terrifying ''Flying Dragon'' was. Gan Yi, wielding the Flying Dragon Sword, pointed it at Lin Tian. "Lin Tian, be careful!" Huo Shaotian, feeling the terror of the Flying Dragon Sword as well, loudly warned Lin Tian, unable to move, but wishing he could help if only he could stand. "Great elder brother, that''s the way," Mo Xingyi shouted from behind, his eyes on the Flying Dragon Sword, extremely thrilled. Gan Yi was their Shenxing Gate''s great elder brother, the closed-door disciple of Mo Xingyi''s father, mighty and unparalleled among the younger disciples, a genius of the sect. Initially, it was Gan Yi''s superpower that his father had taken notice of, choosing him as his closed-door disciple to meticulously cultivate. Gan Yi was a genius as well, shining brightly soon after joining the Shenxing Gate. Few people had seen Gan Yi''s superpower, as he often defeated opponents without using it. Even Mo Xingyi had only seen Gan Yi use his superpower twice, and this was the third time. The previous two times Gan Yi used his superpower, he had instantly killed two powerful enemies. "Lin Tian, this time, you''re dead for sure, hahaha...!" Chapter 606 - 578 Godslayer Sword "My senior brother has unleashed the Special Ability Flying Dragon, Lin Tian, you''re as good as dead now, hehe!" Mo Xingyi let out a sinister laugh! He was very confident in Gan Yi, thinking Gan Yi could kill Lin Tian with just one sword strike. He had been very anxious just a moment ago, but the instant the "Flying Dragon" appeared, Mo Xingyi''s nerves calmed down. "Meet your end." Gan Yi pointed his sword at Lin Tian and shouted. He wanted to strike first and wield the most ferocious sword strike, annihilate Lin Tian, but unexpectedly, Lin Tian was quicker. With a raise of his hand, Lin Tian unleashed his superpower. "Burn the Heavens!" "Roar!" A dragon''s roar thundered, shaking heaven and earth, causing the forests to quiver and all beasts to submit. A Fire Dragon soared into the sky, its dragon body over ten meters long, shaking the heavens with its presence, its intense heat turning all nearby flowers, grass, and trees into char. The Fire Dragon roared and snapped ferociously, relentlessly attacking Gan Yi. Gan Yi was not afraid in the slightest, but in just a moment, his entire body was soakednot with fear, but with the intense heat. He executed the Flying Dragon Sword, and in the blink of an eye, he struck with over a hundred strands of Sword Qi. The strands of Sword Qi swirled around him, splitting the void like green peaks, hitting the roaring Fire Dragon hard. Even Lin Tian felt a chill, as Gan Yi''s mastery of the Sword Dao was no less than Jian Cangsheng''s. But why didn''t he have the same fame as Jian Cangsheng? Why hadn''t Shenxing Gate appeared in the disciple competition this time? The hundred-plus strands of Sword Qi all struck the Fire Dragon, shredding it into countless pieces, turning into a sky-wide calamity and falling to the ground. Lin Tian spat out a mouthful of blood, but Gan Yi was also not in good shape. His body turned pitch black, with several burns, and the colossal force of the Fire Dragon surged into his body. He too was seriously injured, coughing up blood nonstop. This move was the most powerful technique of both men; neither gained an advantageit was a stand-off. Huo Shaotian on the side was relieved, while Mo Xingyi was shocked. Huo Shaotian was relieved to see Lin Tian withstand Gan Yi''s most formidable attack, while Mo Xingyi was shocked that Lin Tian hadn''t died under Gan Yi''s strike. Severely injured, Lin Tian ignored his own condition and forcibly activated the Flight Technique, rushing to Gan Yi''s side. He had to kill Gan Yi as quickly as possible. To stake his life for a kill. Gan Yi hadn''t expected Lin Tian to be so fierce. His fist arrived in the blink of an eye, leaving Gan Yi with no room to evade; he could only fight head-on. "If it comes to it, I''ll just take you down with me!" He roared, and his Treasured Sword flashed, stabbing viciously towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s fist struck hard against Gan Yi''s chest. This punch was potent enough to take his life. However, Gan Yi''s Treasured Sword had also pierced through Lin Tian''s right chest, entering from one side. Without any unexpected turns, Lin Tian was bound to die. "You!" Gan Yi was blasted back several meters, trying to raise his body. Pointing at Lin Tian with his hand, he wanted to speak, but ultimately nothing came out. His eyes fixed on Lin Tian, filled with resentment. He didn''t understand why Lin Tian would choose a mutual destruction. When he had thrust that sword, he had assumed Lin Tian would dodge, but instead, Lin Tian didn''t even attempt to avoid it, dead set on delivering a fatal blow to him. He didn''t want to die yet, but now death was inevitable. However, as he watched Lin Tian''s bleeding chest and the fading vitality, he found a bit of comfort. "Mutualdestruction. I''mnotat a loss!" He managed to force out these words with his last bit of strength. Lin Tian sneered, staring at Gan Yi with a triumphant smile, He slowly took out a healing potion from the ''Taotie System'' and drank it. Then, gritting his teeth, he pulled the Treasured Sword from his chest. Extracting the sword could once again damage internal organs, and generally speaking, the vitality of a person who pulls out a sword tends to dissipate even faster. But for Lin Tian, it was the exact opposite; after the treatment with the healing potion, his body was slowly recovering, his vitality was strengthening, and in the blink of an eye, he had regained three or four-tenths of his strength, and his life was no longer in danger. "How is this possible...!" Gan Yi, watching Lin Tian''s vitality recover beside him, showed an expression of disbelief, followed by a rush of anger due to his critical injuries, and he suddenly breathed his last. Lin Tian stared closely at Gan Yi''s corpse, thinking to himself: "Superpower group, superpower group, come out, come out." Lin Tian fought for his life and managed to successfully kill Gan Yi. Heaven rewards the diligent, and a blue superpower sphere slowly floated out from Gan Yi''s corpse. Lin Tian, overjoyed, said, "Taotie System, quick, absorb it!" Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A sucking force flew out from the ''Taotie System'' and absorbed the superpower sphere. At this moment, Lin Tian was ecstatic, with two superpower spheres for weapons, he could already feel an unparalleled blade waving at him. "Lin Tian, Lin Tian, Mo Xingyi has run away, he ran, chase him quickly!" Huo Shaotian saw Lin Tian grinning foolishly and loudly reminded him. Right, there is still Mo Xingyi! Lin Tian suddenly remembered, but looking around, there was no sign of Mo Xingyi. "He ran east, chase him." Huo Shaotian pointed out the direction. Lin Tian was about to chase to the east, but his body had only recovered by five or six-tenths, and even if he chased now, he probably wouldn''t be able to catch Mo Xingyi. He could only give up, but with Mo Xingyi on the run, he still needed to be cautious in the future! Immediately afterward, he helped Huo Shaotian up and said, "Thank you for this time, you saved my life, I will certainly remember this debt of gratitude, brother." "You''re too polite, didn''t you also save my life just now? But I was really sweating for you earlier, his sword was so strong, I was really afraid you couldn''t withstand it...!" "Hahaha...!" "Lin Tian, Big Brother Tian, you''re so powerful, we are truly brothers-in-arms now. Later when you have time, let''s spar and learn from each other..." "Hahaha... Great!" ..., ... Both of them were injured and there was a second round of competition the next day, so they both went back to rest, to heal and to gather their strength. Upon returning to his room, Lin Tian immediately told the ''Taotie System'' to exchange for a peerless blade from three thousand years later. A sword suddenly appeared in front of Lin Tian, and at that moment, his heart shook. The scabbard was about three feet long, light blue throughout, with one side engraved with endless mountains and rivers, and the other with nine carved Flying Dragons. At the hilt, there were various symbols carved, and at the end, there was a pale red gemstone, which contained a blood-like glow, giving off a terrifying sense of slaughter. He tried to draw the Treasured Sword, and the moment it was unsheathed, a sword aura shot up to the sky, hitting the wall and cutting out a sword mark one finger deep! "So strong!" Lin Tian exclaimed in amazement, just the instantaneous movement of drawing the sword was enough to leave a finger-deep mark on a wall made of concrete, which meant if he were to wield this Treasured Sword, the power would be formidable beyond measure. He looked at the blade, one side of the blade was as smooth as a mirror, and on the other side, there were three large characters engraved. "Godslayer Sword!" Chapter 607 - 579 Death Valley "Godslayer Sword!" "What a domineering name!" "This sword is so sharp, it deserves the name of Godslayer!" "Hahahahaha!" Lin Tian held the Godslayer Sword, felt its sharpness, and compared it. Previously, he had felt that Gan Yi''s "Flying Dragon Sword" was immensely powerful, but next to his own "Godslayer Sword," it was nothing. With the Godslayer Sword in hand, he felt as though he had the whole world at his disposal. Even if a Condensing Mirror powerhouse came at him, Lin Tian was absolutely confident he could bring them down under his sword. With a sword in hand, I have the world! Latterly, he found a solid steel rod to test the sharpness of the Godslayer Sword. He hardly exerted any force, merely relying on the speed of free fall, and gently chopped down on the steel rod. The diameter of the steel rod was about five centimeters, and it was easily sliced by the Godslayer Sword. It was actually severed. "Cutting iron as if it were mud" are words used to describe the sharpness of a blade, but these words are an exaggeration. To date, Huaxia hasn''t produced a single sword capable of cutting iron as if it were mud. Even the sword used by King Goujian could only cut through a sheet of paper. But the Godslayer Sword did it, it truly did cut iron as if it were mud, and this was not an exaggeration, but a fact. "Hahahahaha!" He held the Godslayer Sword and was even happier than if he had tripped over and found a nugget of gold. Even sleeping at night hugging the Godslayer Sword brought him a smile broader than if he slept with his wife! The next day, as soon as Lin Tian opened his eyes, the first thing he did was to look at the Godslayer Sword in his hands. Following that, he caressed the entire length of the Godslayer Sword, stored it in the ''Taotie System,'' washed his face, had breakfast, and then proceeded to the second competition. "Tian, why are you so happy? Did you find a treasure?" Huo Shaotian asked, seeing Lin Tian''s beaming face but not understanding the reason. Lin Tian replied, "No, just had a beautiful dream." The Godslayer Sword was a treasure of the era, and Lin Tian could not just talk about it and show it off to anyone. "To be this happy from a dream, Tian, you''re unbeatable now. How about your injuries from yesterday?" "All healed, long since healed, look, I''m in great shape!" Lin Tian, like a gorilla, slapped his chest. "What about you, how are your injuries?" "After drinking your potion, strangely, my injuries healed instantly. Where did you get such an effective potion?" "Hahaha, as long as it works." Following that, Lin Tian pulled out five healing potions and said, "Here, I''ll give you five more." Huo Shaotian hesitated for a moment but accepted them anyway, "Hahaha, thanks Tian!" , . Latterly, sixty-three contestants were taken to the entrance of a valley. Originally, there were sixty-four participants in the competition, but Xiang Yongsheng, who fought against Lin Tian in the first round, got punched and injured. Other disciples would have been treated by their Sect, but since Xiang Yongsheng was a Sect Master himself and no one cared for his injuries, he couldn''t participate in today''s second round. As everyone expected, the first place would likely be between Lin Tian and Bei Kun, the vast majority of the disciples here were just making up the numbers. But no one gave up, as every disciple represented their Sect, and giving up would bring shame upon them. A person announced the competition rules to the sixty-three disciples. "This valley in front of you is called Death Valley. Inside, there are fierce beasts and evildoers. These evildoers, whom we captured for their incorrigible crimes and who murder without blinking, can be freely killed by you once you enter the valley. However, these evildoers are not weak; more than half of them are powerful Practitioners on the verge of the Condensing Mirror stage. They have lived in Death Valley for a long time and know the terrain well. You must be cautious, or else you might also be killed by these evildoers and the fierce beasts." Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Each evildoer has an iron chain around their neck with a white stone attached. Once you enter the valley, for each evildoer you kill, take the white stone as proof. After ten hours, you will exit the valley. For each white stone submitted, you will score a point. Adding on yesterday''s competition, whoever has the most points will be the final winner." "Remember, in the valley, you must not kill each other for the white stones in your fellows'' hands. We will send ten powerful Condensing Mirror practitioners to patrol the valley. If anyone is found killing each other, the lighter punishment will be amputation of an arm and expulsion from the competition, the severer, immediate death as an example to others!" "Did you all understand?" "Understood!" everyone shouted together. "Enter the valley." Following that, the sixty-three contestants gradually walked into Death Valley. , . Just entering the valley, there was only one main path, with canyons on both sides. The canyons were covered with trees, flowers, and grass. The autumn wind was gentle, and bursts of floral scent wafted over, greatly soothing. The roads here were all overgrown with green moss, grass, and wildflowers, suggesting they were seldom traveled. Its natural and subtle beauty alone, with just a bit of development, would surely make it a tourist hotspot. "Such a beautiful valley, why is it called Death Valley!" Lin Tian was secretly puzzled and pondered in his heart. After walking more than a mile into the valley, the canyon diverged to both sides and eventually disappeared, presenting a vast, dense forest with many branching paths, where everyone spread out and went their own ways. At this time, those who were alone did so either because they were strangers to each other, or because their purpose in entering the valley wasn''t tourism, but to kill evildoers. If two people walked together and encountered an evildoer, joining forces to kill the evildoer would raise the question of who actually made the kill. Even though Lin Tian and Huo Shaotian were sworn friends, they each chose a different path just to avoid any disputes over sharing the credit, which could hurt everyone''s harmony. The forest was extremely dense, overgrown with weeds. The deeper they went into it, the paths under their feet gradually became indiscernible, untouched by human exploitation, much like remote primeval woods. After progressing another kilometer, Lin Tian finally understood why this place was called Death Valley! Because he saw a black wolf with glowing eyes, weaving through the jungle and fiercely pouncing toward him. "Holy smokes, it''s huge!" He exclaimed as the massive wolf, the size of a calf and half again as large as any steppe wolf he had seen, appeared extremely fierce, as if it were a demon! Wolves generally move in packs, so Lin Tian quickly looked around to see if there were other wolves in support, but fortunately, for some unknown reason, this wolf was acting alone. Lin Tian was now a half-step Condensation Mirror pinnacle expert and not afraid, even if this wolf had become a demon! The huge wolf rapidly closed in, leaping through the air with its claws extended and fangs bared, savagely lunging at Lin Tian. Lin Tian snorted coldly, activating his superpower Heaven''s Punishment, holding a Thunder Whip in his hand, his body surrounded by bursting thunder, resembling Thor coming to earth! "Die!" The Thunder Whip, as if it had eyes, struck the giant wolf. The fierce thunderous power exploded the body of the wolf, immediately releasing a scent of roasted meat into the air. A piece of wolf meat conveniently landed at Lin Tian''s feet, smoking and charred but cooked. He had always heard that wolf meat was sour, but had never tasted it. He thought about trying it, but in the end, he decided against it. Continuing deeper into the forest, every few minutes, he heard various animal roars and howls. There were wolf howls, roars, tiger cries, pig squeals, and even donkey brays were audible. Accompanied by these roars, there were also bursts of fighting sounds, suggesting that some disciples were already engaged in battles with fierce beasts and evildoers. "Whoosh!" As Lin Tian carefully proceeded, the sound of an arrow cutting through the air shot toward him. "Damn, an ambush!" He cursed, his body suddenly lunging forward as an arrow harshly landed where he had just been standing, nearly hitting his heel. In this era, although firearms were strictly controlled by the imperial court and not readily accessible to ordinary people, almost no one used bows for ambushes; at worst, they used crossbow arrows. Crossbow arrows were much more effective than bows, simpler to make compared to firearms, more accurate, and less strenuous to use. However, the arrow that had just shot at Lin Tian was from a bow, and the craftsmanship of the feathered arrow was rough, pitted as if whittled by a blunt tool, with a crooked shaft and a couple of similarly sized chicken feathers carelessly attached at the end for direction. This level of craftsmanship was even worse than that of the Three Kingdoms period. Yet, using such a crude arrow with such accuracy, Lin Tian couldn''t help but admire the skill of the person shooting from behind! "Who''s ambushing from behind, show yourself!" Then, about ten meters to the left, the branches and leaves in the bushes shook a few times. A shadow slowly emerged. At first glance, Lin Tian was startled, thinking he had seen a Savage, an ancient man, until he saw a metal chain around the neck with a white stone attached. He then realized that this person was one of the evildoers in Death Valley. With beast blood at the corner of his mouth, his upper body bare, showing off large patches of dark muscles, his body bore numerous wounds, several of which were particularly striking as they seemed to be caused by wild beasts. He wore a simple pair of trousers made from animal skin, no shoes, but his feet were covered in thick calluses, allowing him to move unhindered through the forest filled with stones and branches. Seeing him, Lin Tian felt as though he was looking at a Savage from thousands of years ago, hardly believing that in today''s society, someone could still live such a life. However, these were utterly ruthless evildoers, confined within Death Valley as a punishment. That they had fallen to this level was indeed deserved. Now, this evildoer was holding a large bow, glaring intensively at Lin Tian. The bow''s construction was also extremely simple, made by bending branches, with tendons used as the bowstring. He only had one arrow, and no weapons like swords; he must have crafted this archaic bow and arrow from stones, hence the poor quality. Chapter 608 - 580 Hell Token Even without the simplest kitchen knife, this evildoer still managed to fashion a bow and arrow. It must have been hard for him. The evildoer threw down the large bow on his back and licked his lips, displaying a gluttonous, hungry look. Having lived here for a long time, constantly among wild beasts and forests, without communicating with people, this evildoer''s voice had become hoarse and stiff. "Human flesh, at last tender human flesh, I want to eat human flesh, hahaha!" He roared like a fierce beast, leaping several meters in one bound, charging towards Lin Tian. His speed was even faster than Bolt''s, and as a half-step mirror condensing expert who had spent years here, his strength and body had been greatly honedhis body was as tough as cowhide, incredibly hard. A punch, swift as the wind, carrying infinite power, fiercely slammed into Lin Tian''s chest. Lin Tian executed the Ox Power Technique, unleashing the strength of seventy-two wild oxen, fiercely clashing with the evildoer. Boom! A muffled sound resounded as fists collided, like two giant iron hammers striking each other, producing a muted clanging of metal. Lin Tian staggered back three steps, while the evildoer remained unmoved. His physical strength and power had actually surpassed Lin Tian''s. "Sigh" Lin Tian sighed deeply, acknowledging that few were stronger than him in physical strength and power. "Flesh, human flesh, hehe!" The evildoer licked his lips, revealing a sly grin. Lin Tian did not want to prolong the fight, especially since this was a competition. It was more important to quickly eliminate him and secure the first place. "Burn the Heavens!" He roared, as the Ability Source around him erupted. He raised a hand and a Fire Dragon soared into the sky. The evildoer turned pale with fright. Without any superpowers or weapons, he frantically picked up a thick branch beside him, attempting to strike the Fire Dragon. The Fire Dragon spewed a torrent of flames, incinerating the branch and swallowing the evildoer, reducing him to a charred corpse. Lin Tian dismissed the Fire Dragon and took the white stone from the evildoer''s corpse, pressing onward. Three hours later, Lin Tian searched everywhere for evildoers. Every time he found one, he used the Fire Dragon to kill them. Already, five evildoers had died under his Fire Dragon. He estimated there were about a hundred evildoers in the valley. Considering the valley''s vast size and having slain five evildoers within three hours, he was indeed among the elite. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While he was searching for evildoers, a figure ''swooshed'' past from a hundred meters away. Shortly after, the sound of fighting emerged nearby. He hurried over to see. Two disciples were fighting each other; one of them was the figure Lin Tian had just seen. "It turns out he was ambushing. But it was clearly stated before entering the valley: strictly no fighting among disciples. If caught, the punishment is severe." He thought to himself, yet he did not intervene to uphold justice, merely observing quietly from the sidelines. Each of them represented a sect. If he intervened to uphold justice, he might befriend one sect but offend another, which was not worth the risk. The ambusher used a sword, attacking ferociously. With the advantage of surprise, he forced the other into a corner and was about to take his life and the white stone in his hand. Just then, a loud shout erupted, and a mirror-condensing expert appeared. With one punch, this expert sent the ambusher flying and casually picked him up like a small chicken. "I''ve been watching you for quite a while. A strict order against ambushes, yet you dare to act under my watch, come back and face your punishment with me!" The ambusher was taken away. He had a white stone on him, which the mirror-condensing expert casually threw to the ambushed victim, who thus gained a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. Just as the powerful figures left and the excitement had concluded, Lin Tian also wanted to leave, but suddenly, a killing intent blossomed above his head. He abruptly looked up, superpower erupting overhead as a mountain the size of a house rapidly descended, smashing toward him like the wind. "Bei Kun!" Lin Tian cried out, recognizing this superpower as Bei Kun''s. He quickly activated his Neural Response Speed Ability, boosting his speed to the limit while simultaneously using Flight Technique to dodge quickly to the side. The massive mountain smashed down hard, creating a huge crater in the ground. Lin Tian exerted all his strength to escape but still ended up in a tattered and sorry state. Bei Kun, missing with his first strike, activated the mountain again, smashing it down harshly toward Lin Tian, clearly intending to take Lin Tian''s life! Lin Tian had long realized that Bei Kun was an unfathomable and powerful adversary. He wanted to draw out the Godslayer Sword to counter Bei Kun''s mountain, but he was reluctant to reveal his trump card before Bei Kun, whose strength he still wasn''t clear about. He could only dodge for now, resolving not to use the Godslayer Sword until absolutely necessary. Bei Kun launched the mountain at Lin Tian six times in succession, all of which Lin Tian narrowly avoided. Several large trees were smashed to smithereens, and the previously dense forest was left with a large clearing. Lin Tian, dirt-streaked and battered, came close to being hit twice, almost forcing him to draw his sword. If this continued, if he didn''t draw his sword soon, he would eventually be smashed to death. Fortunately, at the crucial moment, a sect enforcer maintaining order appeared. "Violating the rules, killed without mercy!" Bei Kun turned tail and ran, using Instantaneous Movement a few times and disappeared from sight, even the sect enforcer couldn''t do anything to him. Lin Tian was finally safe, leaning against a large tree, he let out a long breath. Was Bei Kun really attacking him just to steal the white stone and become the number one? He always felt that Bei Kun''s purpose wasn''t so simple! After resting a bit, Lin Tian continued forward, searching for evildoers to kill. ...,.... Underneath a large tree stood a person clad in black, who was none other than Bei Kun. Bei Kun kicked viciously at the tree, the huge tree shaking violently, nearly breaking under his force. Having failed to kill Lin Tian with his initial strike, he was now venting his frustration. Suddenly, a person walked up to Bei Kun''s side. This person also possessed the strength of a sect and was dressed similarly in black, clearly not a disciple of any sect nor a sect enforcer. "Everything is ready, just waiting for your order." The person in black spoke respectfully to Bei Kun and then gestured behind. About forty or so people emerged. Among these, five were dressed like the person in black, all holding the sect''s power. The rest were clad in animal skins, clearly evildoers. Bei Kun reached out, taking out a token which had the characters "Hell" written on it. Seeing this token, the person in black and those evildoers all showed reverence, kneeling down and shouting in unison, "My Lord!" Bei Kun shouted, strangely in a woman''s voice. "Here, you all are evildoers, criminals beyond redemption, like pigs to be slaughtered, but if you follow me...!" Chapter 609 - 581: Sudden Change "Here, you are all evildoers, fit for slaughter, like pigs at the mercy of others, living day in and day out with wild beasts, a life that''s neither human nor dog''s, waiting to be butchered, with no hope of ever rising above your station," "But if you follow me, I will give you your freedom, and let you leave this place. Outside, there are women, houses, and fine food. Only out there can you live like humans, with dignity and status," Bei Kun held the Hell Token aloft, shouting at these people. Hell is the largest dark force in Huaxia, the king among evildoers. Most of the evildoers in Death Valley knew of this force, and as soon as the Hell Token appeared, they immediately submitted. However, why did Bei Kun have the Hell Token in his hand, and why did a man''s voice sound like a woman''s? After Bei Kun finished speaking, one evildoer shouted in broken Chinese, "We want to leave this place. I''ve been captured here for six years. My brothers who were caught with me have either been eaten by wild beasts or killed as test subjects. I want to leave, at any cost!" "I also want to leave this hellish life, neither human nor ghost. I''ve had enough of it." "I want women; I''ve been here three years without touching a woman. I don''t want to do that thing with dogs anymore." "I want cars, villas, women, fine food...!" "We want to leave this place, at any cost!" All at once, the people said this sentence. They were all excited, their eyes brimming with hope, viewing Bei Kun as their savior. Each was brimming with fighting spirit, murderous intent overflowing. No one could stop their step towards the outside. Those who dared to block them would be mercilessly killed! Kill, kill, kill...! The noise was deafening, the evildoers were in an uproar, the scene was in chaos. Bei Kun raised the Hell Token high, and as soon as the Token appeared, everyone fell silent, their eyes fixed on Bei Kun, waiting for his command. "The people outside will be taken care of by us from Hell. Our mission is simple. Before these disciples leave the valley, kill them all, leave no one behind. Kill them, and you will be free," Bei Kun shouted. "Freedom!" "Ohhh...!" "Kill, kill, kill...!" "For freedom, kill, kill, kill...!" ..., ... The evildoers all picked up thick branches and stones, shouting as they rushed forward. After the group of evildoers left, a person in black came to Bei Kun and said, "Everything outside is ready. By now, they must have started their action!" "Hahaha...!" Bei Kun laughed loudly, then clenched his fist tightly and said viciously, "Lin Tian, this time, I''m going to make sure you die!" "Die!" ..., ... Half an hour later, over thirty evildoers crouched low to the ground, moving stealthily through the forest and the underbrush, like shadowy assassins waiting to harvest the lives of their prey. A disciple, searching for evildoers, suddenly sensed a deadly threat. He turned around and saw more than thirty evildoers eyeing him menacingly as they charged at him. "Wow!" He cried out in shock, turned tail, and bolted. But after only a few steps, a log weighing over a hundred pounds smashed ruthlessly into his back. With a series of crisp snapping sounds, countless bones broke, and before he could make a single sound, he was smashed to death. Subsequently, a Condense Mirror expert in charge of maintaining order hurried over and, standing in front of the evildoers, yelled fiercely, "I''ll lend you a few guts; you actually dare to gather here and harm others. Believe it or not, I''ll get the others to kill you all in one fell swoop!" The Condense Mirror expert was furious. They were responsible for maintaining order here, essentially to protect the disciples within. After all, these disciples were the cream of the crop from various sects. Their deaths would inevitably raise questions and complaints! Normally, when a Condense Mirror expert shouted like this, the evildoers would all be scared into kneeling and begging for mercy because they feared death. But at that moment, for some unknown reason, all the evildoers were smiling, not only unafraid but also wearing scornful expressions! As the Condense Mirror expert was puzzled, he suddenly felt a murderous intent from behind. When he turned around, a fist was already striking towards his face. An assassin, also of Condense Mirror strength, had ambushed him from behind. He had no chance to fight back and was killed with a single punch! "Kill, kill, kill!" The evildoers roared in unison. The enforcer had not been kind to them, and now that he was dead, the evildoers couldn''t have been more pleased. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even worse, several evildoers pounced together and viciously tore off the limbs of the Condense Mirror expert, biting into them with big, tearing gulps. Having lived in Death Valley for many years, they had become accustomed to the life of savages, feasting on raw flesh and blood. Usually, they consumed roots, leaves, and animal meat. Comparatively speaking, human flesh was quite delicious to them, tender and succulentit was simply a delicacy. In no time at all, about a dozen savages devoured the body of the Condense Mirror expert. It was too brutal. Continuing their rampage, the thirty or so evildoers, along with the fallen Condense Mirror expert, swept through the valley. Within less than an hour, they had killed over a dozen disciples. No disciple who encountered them survived. At first, the disciples did not notice the presence of these evildoers, but as the saying goes, no secret can be kept forever. Gradually, some disciples became aware of the force formed by these evildoers. Lin Tian was still searching for evildoers in the valley, aiming to eliminate them, but to his confusion, it seemed as if all the evildoers had disappeared. After searching for over an hour, he found only one. He was puzzled, wondering where all the evildoers had suddenly gone. "Could they have all been killed by Bei Kun!" Lin Tian exclaimed. He believed that Bei Kun might have the capability to do so. He quickened his pace. He was here to claim the first place. If Bei Kun had taken that spot, Lin Tian felt he would be letting down the Dragon Emperor and the old chief. As he was anxiously pondering this, a frantic figure was running towards him, looking panicked and screaming. "Help, help!" Lin Tian quickly went to meet him and asked curiously, "What''s the matter? Why are you so scared? Did you just escape from a powerful evildoer or a giant beast?" "No, no, no," he replied in a panic, shaking his head frantically, but then realizing this was wrong, he started nodding eagerly, "Yes, yes, yes!" Lin Tian was baffled, staring at him, thinking, what do you mean? Is it, or isn''t it? If it were an evildoer, Lin Tian would definitely pursue the kill since he was currently having trouble finding any to fight. However, if it was a giant beast, that would be another story; his main goal was to slay evildoers, not to expend his energy on giant beasts. Chapter 610 - 582 Accident The disciple''s face was pale with terror as he said frantically, "Up ahead there''s a group... about a dozen evildoers, fighting with some of our disciples. They''ve already killed several, and the ones who are surrounded are about to fall. We have to run..." As soon as he finished speaking, he was already about to run, but Lin Tianyi grabbed him back. "Tell me, where exactly are those evildoers ahead?" Lin Tian roared. The disciple quickly struggled free from Lin Tian and cried out, "Run fast, what does it matter where those disciples are? Even if you''re strong, your cultivation is only at the half-step Condensation Mirror stage. There are more than a dozen evildoers, and even Huo Shaotian, who ranks fourth, is about to be killed by them." "What, Huo Shaotian is ahead?" Lin Tian exclaimed in shock. Huo Shaotian was a life-and-death friend to him, and now that he was in trouble, Lin Tian felt compelled to rescue him. He grabbed the disciple by the collar with a murderous look in his eyes and bellowed, "Tell me quickly, where are those evildoers?" During the disciple competition, Lin Tian had ranked first; his strength was something this disciple knew well. Although he was angry, he didn''t dare lash out. Trembling, he pointed to a huge pagoda tree a kilometer away and said in fear, "At... at that big pagoda tree, there are at least ten... a dozen evildoers." Having learned the location, Lin Tian let him go. Displaying his Neural Response Speed Ability coupled with the Flight Technique, he shot off like an arrow towards the pagoda tree. Seeing Lin Tian fly into the air, the disciple was utterly astonished; he rubbed his eyes, thinking he was seeing things. But when he reopened his eyes, Lin Tian had vanished. "Be careful!" He shouted, perhaps out of admiration for Lin Tian, he kindly issued a warning. In less than twenty seconds, Lin Tian arrived under the pagoda tree. Following the shouts and cries, Lin Tian found Huo Shaotian and the others. Just as that person had said, at that moment, a dozen evildoers were brutally attacking Huo Shaotian and three disciples. On the ground lay the bodies of five disciples. Huo Shaotian was severely wounded, and the other three disciples were also injured to varying degrees. Right then, an evildoer picked up a thick, three-meter-long branch and swung it, sweeping toward Huo Shaotian. Huo Shaotian was engaged in combat with another villain and was unprepared. The branch struck his back hard; he spurted a mouthful of blood and was flung twenty meters away, seriously injured and near death. Another evildoer quickly followed up, swinging his branch fiercely at Huo Shaotian. "Die!" The evildoer approached Huo Shaotian in the blink of an eye, the branch aimed straight for his forehead. Huo Shaotian''s pupils dilated rapidly, his eyes filled with terror. He wanted to dodge, but his bones felt as if they had come apart, leaving him with no strength at all. In the face of death, no one is fearless! In the end, Huo Shaotian closed his eyes; he couldn''t struggle and could only wait for death. "Swoosh!" In the nick of time, a Flying Dagger came flying from not far away, hitting the evildoer right between the eyes with precision. The evildoer dropped dead on the spot, ''thud'', falling onto Huo Shaotian. What Huo Shaotian awaited was not the lethal branch, but Lin Tian, his savior. "Tian... Brother Tian...!" Huo Shaotian strained to call out, trying to get up, but he had no strength to do so. Lin Tian swiftly handed him a healing potion and said, "Rest here for a while, drink this. I''m going to save the others." After he spoke, Lin Tian charged alone towards the dozen evildoers to rescue the three trapped disciples. Huo Shaotian saw the healing potion, slapped his forehead, and thought, "Lin Tian even gave me five of these. At the critical moment, I actually forgot about them." He quickly drank a bottle, and the healing potion worked wonders. Instantly, the wounds on his body stopped bleeding, and the flesh at the wound site began scabbing over at a visible rate. Lin Tian rushed over, and the three evildoers spotted him and turned to attack Lin Tian. "Burn the Heavens!" He roared, as the Ability Source surged violently around him, raising his hand to summon a towering Fire Dragon. The Fire Dragon unleashed its divine might, its ruthless flames capable of burning all under heaven, and without a single sound, the three evildoers were engulfed by the Fire Dragon and reduced to charred corpses. Lin Tian prevailed in an instant and activated the Flight Technique. In the blink of an eye, he appeared behind two more evildoers. Assuming that the recently defeated three evildoers would have killed Lin Tian, or at least held him off for a while, no evildoer was watching him. They continued to besiege the three disciples, not expecting that in a few breaths, Lin Tian would kill three evildoers. The remaining evildoers had no time to defend themselves, and Lin Tian, with two punches, killed the two evildoers. In less than two minutes, Lin Tian had killed all five evildoers, cutting their forces nearly in half. The remaining evildoers were now forced to take notice of Lin Tian, with six of them attacking Lin Tian together. Lin Tian was fearless, his divine might erupting with one hand unleashing Heaven''s Punishment and the other Burn the Heavens. Lightning streaked across the sky as if Thor himself had possessed him. Fire blazed to the heavens as if Zhurong had been reborn. Lightning and fire raged unrestrained, clashing and killing, their divine might overshadowing the world, their slaughter boundless! In under two minutes, the six evildoers were all slain by Lin Tian. Only two remained, who were attacking the three disciples. They saw Lin Tian''s divine might and were too terrified to continue the fight, turning to flee. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Think you can run? No way!" Lin Tian bellowed and quickly caught up, completely obliterating the last two evildoers! With all the evildoers killed, the three exhausted disciples thanked Lin Tian and then all sat down on the ground, leaning back against each other, gasping for air. The battle they had just fought pushed them to their limits. They were all severely injured. Had Lin Tian arrived just two minutes later, they likely would have all been killed. Lin Tian gave each of them a bottle of healing potion and then helped Huo Shaotian over. He asked, "What happened here? These evildoers seemed organized, they ganged up on you. Where are the Mirror Condensing masters who maintain order in Death Valley? What are they doing?" Huo Shaotian shook his head, gazing at the bodies of the five disciples on the ground, and said with self-reproach, "I don''t know either. I came to rescue others, but to my surprise, not only did I fail to save them, I nearly got myself killed!" Lin Tian patted his shoulder, saying, "It''s okay, we all know you did your best." One of the disciples spoke up, "I don''t know the specifics, but I saw a man in black, with the strength of a Mirror Condenser, personally kill one of the enforcers." "A man in black?" Lin Tian exclaimed in shock, wondering how there could be a man in black in Death Valley, in addition to the evildoers, disciples, and the Mirror Condensing enforcers. "Yes, the man in black, and they are in league with these evildoers!" the disciple emphasized again. "In league with them!" Could it be that an unforeseen event had occurred? Chapter 611 - 583 Iron-Boned Man ``` The black-clad figure and those evildoers were actually working together, could it be? Some unforeseen event had occurred. "Let''s go check out what''s happening ahead," Lin Tian said, leading everyone away. Before leaving, he didn''t forget to take all the white stones with him, stowing them in his bosom. After walking for more than half an hour without encountering any evildoers, they came across the corpses of two disciples, both of whom had met a gruesome end. They had been beaten to death with clubs before being dismembered and eaten. From the wounds on the bodies, it was clear that this was the work of evildoers. Even Lin Tian felt a tingling sensation on his scalp. Eating human flesh raw was too cruel. They worked together to dig a simple grave in the ground to lay them to rest. Though the burial was modest, it was better than leaving the bodies exposed in the wilderness. "Help, someone save me...!" As they were walking, a frantic voice suddenly rang out. A figure hurriedly ran towards them from up ahead. Lin Tian recognized the man, having fought against him before. It was Chen Long from the Five Elements Sect, a tough fighter. "What happened, what''s the matter?" Lin Tian hurriedly advanced and asked eagerly. "Lin Tian!" Chen Long shouted, seeing Lin Tian like a lifeline, "Ahead, there are more than twenty evildoers, including black-clad figures with the strength of a mirror image. They have surrounded a dozen disciples and three masters tasked with maintaining order here. Jian Cangsheng is leading many disciples in a bloody battle upfront. I risked my life to break out and find reinforcements." Lin Tian said, "Where? Lead the way." Chen Long nodded without hesitation and dashed off, with Lin Tian and Huo Shaotian closely following. However, the three disciples Lin Tian had just saved were panicking and turned to run. Clearly, they dared not join the battle, preferring to desert. Lin Tian watched their retreating figures with contempt, shaking his head. If it weren''t for his timely arrival, they would have already been dead. Now that others were in peril, they were turning tail and running, which was truly shameful. "Let''s go!" Lin Tian shouted, no longer having the time to debate right or wrong. Saving people was the top priority. Guided by Chen Long, Lin Tian and his companions saw Jian Cangsheng and his group. At that moment, all three masters maintaining order had been killed in battle. Jian Cangsheng was left with eight disciples, with six corpses lying on the ground. Opposing them, there was one black-clad figure with the strength of a mirror image and over twenty evildoers. Jian Cangsheng''s group was encircled, each bearing wounds, trapped and in a dire situation. Among them were two individuals who had previously crossed paths with Lin Tianone was Wang Hai from the Divine Fist Sect, and the other was Yue Lei from the Three Talents Sect. The disparity in strength between the two sides was vast, and the black-clad people didn''t kill them outright, indicating a desire to recruit them. The black-clad figure shouted at Jian Cangsheng''s group, "Surrender, and you may live. Refuse, and no mercy will be shown!" The group exchanged glances. Some people wavered, looking at each other, undecided. At that critical moment, Jian Cangsheng firmly rejected the offer. "We received great kindness from our sect, and it is our duty to uphold justice and eliminate demons. You are brutal and shameless, bloodthirsty by nature. Even in death, we will not join forces with you." Upon hearing this, the black-clad figure felt a surge of anger but still spoke in a low, persuasive tone, "Jian Cangsheng, you are a Sword Dao prodigy. Given time, you''re destined for a boundless future, commanding respect far and wide. At such a young age, do you really wish to die like this? People live for themselves. For your sect, for your so-called justice, are you willing to have your corpse rot in the wilderness?" "You can''t have both, the fish and the bear''s paw. I would rather die than compromise my integrity!" Jian Cangsheng''s gaze was resolute, as he held the treasured sword across his chest, prepared to fight to the death! The black-clad figure clenched his fists tightly, and a murderous intent appeared in his eyes. He roared at the disciples behind him, "Jian Cangsheng is stubborn and refuses to yield. Do you all want to die with him?" The situation was grim; they were overpowered, and if the black-clad figure gave the order, their death was certain. Two disciples, afraid of dying, dropped their weapons and stepped towards the black-clad figure. "Come back," Jian Cangsheng yelled fiercely. "We pride ourselves on being righteous and vow never to associate with dark forces. Today if you bow to them, not only will you be scorned, but even your sect will be despised. Our sect has treated us with immeasurable kindness; is this how you repay them?" "A true man seeks to live a life without regret. Death, what is there to fear?" Jian Cangsheng''s words made the two disciples feel some shame, their faces burning red with embarrassment. Despite this, they continued to walk away. One disciple shamelessly said, "Jian Cangsheng, the most important thing is to be alive. Once dead, status, power, position, all are gone. I want to live, and I''ll do anything to survive!" The two of them came to the black-clad figure''s side and knelt on the ground with a ''thud'', kowtowing and begging for mercy. "Please spare us. We will serve you like oxen and horses and toil like dogs and horses!" Hope filled their eyes as they begged, a hope for life. The black-clad figure sneered and, without the slightest mercy, struck with his fists, instantly killing both. ``` Both men died without the chance to utter a single word, their eyes wide and filled with resentment. They didn''t understand why, having surrendered, they needed to be killed. Even Jian Cangsheng''s eyes widened. Though their actions were disgraceful, not long ago, they were comrades who fought and killed enemies together, which made him somewhat regretful. After all, those were two living lives! The man in black sneered, staring at the two corpses on the ground, "Not just anyone can join us. We only accept geniuses, only the strongest. Jian Cangsheng, I''m offering you one last chance. Join us and you''ll have access to superior Sword Path Techniques, esteemed masters, and everything you might need!" Jian Cangsheng was infatuated with swordsmanship, to the point of obsession. Given a choice between a naked beauty and a book on Sword Dao, he would undoubtedly choose the Sword Dao. Although he adored Sword Dao, Jian Cangsheng was firm-minded. There were lines he could not cross, for crossing them meant losing one''s morals and integrity. Could one still be called human without those? He didn''t answer the man in black, pointing his sword tip at him, ready to fight to the death. The man in black was furious, "You choose punishment over a toast, then. Attack, show no mercy!" More than twenty evildoers launched their attacks together, surrounding Jian Cangsheng and the others. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian, hiding aside, witnessed the scene and never expected Jian Cangsheng to be so principled, a true man of steel. Lin Tian spoke to Huo Shaotian and Chen Long, "Huo Shaotian, you follow me and deal with that man in black. Chen Long, go help Jian Cangsheng and the others." Both nodded in agreement, and the three sprang into action at once. The enemy in black possessed the strength of the Condensed Mirror stage, but Lin Tian firmly believed that with Huo Shaotian''s help, they were enough to eliminate the man in black. Lin Tian used his Flight Technique and charged forward first, with Huo Shaotian sprinting desperately behind him. "Burn the Heavens!" He roared, and a Fire Dragon soared into the sky, flames raging, with a burning power that threatened to scorch the heavens. The man in black was startled. He already felt the terrifying power emitting from the Fire Dragon, but glancing at Lin Tian, he realized that Lin Tian was merely at the half-step Condensed Mirror stage of cultivation, and so was Huo Shaotian, which reassured him. "Mere ants daring to ambush me, courting death!" He activated his superpower, raised his hand, and a massive palm imprint soared from his palm towards the Fire Dragon. "Boom!" With a tremendous noise shaking the sky and earth, the palm imprint collided with the Fire Dragon and both exploded on impact, their mighty residual force sweeping in all directions, shattering a large tree completely. An overwhelming force surged into both Lin Tian and the man in black. Lin Tian spat out blood and quickly drank a healing potion. A trace of blood also flowed from the corner of the man in black''s mouth. He was utterly shocked, hardly believing that Lin Tian, with his mere half-step Condensed Mirror cultivation, could unleash the power of a full-fledged Condensed Mirror practitioner. He had been careless, not using his full strength, and now injured, he was filled with annoyance. Staring at Lin Tian, still not recovered from his shock, Huo Shaotian opened his mouth and sprayed another thick burst of flame. "Damn it!" The man in black cursed, activating his Ability Source to form a protective barrier. Huo Shaotian''s fierce flames crashed against it, shaking the barrier repeatedly, but in the end, they couldn''t break through the man in black''s defense. The man in black dismissed the barrier, thinking to catch a breath, but Lin Tian activated his superpower, Heaven''s Punishment, and fiercely attacked him. In his panic, the man in black was left with no choice but to dodge. Lin Tian took the opportunity to close the distance with the man in black. Lin Tian unleashed his most formidable attack, one hand casting Heaven''s Punishment, the other Burn the Heavens. As he raised his hand, superpowers surged, a vast force erupted, shaking the Eight Desolations and resonating through the Nine Provinces! In his disarray, the man in black could only defend passively, a tinge of fear visible in the face of Lin Tian''s aggressive moves. He wasn''t losing to Lin Tian now, but the fact that fear was showing meant his courage was already beaten. He didn''t dare to fight a life-and-death battle with Lin Tian and instead said, "Boy, you can wield the strength of a Condensed Mirror practitioner with only a half-step cultivation. You are strong. If you join us, I will ask our lord to provide you with the best resources, and I''ll personally guide you so you improve faster in martial arts, how about it?" Lin Tian didn''t slow his attacks for a moment and replied with a cold laugh, "You think you can instruct me? Beat me first, then we''ll talk!" The man in black shouted angrily, "Boy, don''t refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. I haven''t used my full strength yet. Condensed Mirror and half-step might seem a minor difference, but in martial arts, such a gap is as vast as a chasm. I''ve lived most of my life, seen countless talents, and never have I heard of anyone overpowering an opponent a level higher. No one can do it, and neither can you!" After saying this, the man in black threw a punch with all his might, forcing Lin Tian to stagger back. Lin Tian took several steps back; that punch had been truly powerful. Under the full-force blow from a Condensed Mirror practitioner, the strength was indeed terrifying. Chapter 612 - 584: Pioneering an Eternal Precedent The man in black exploded with all his might in a punch, sending Lin Tian retreating forcefully, while Huo Shaotian behind him sensed trouble and hurriedly rushed over, shouting, "Brother Tian, I''ll help you." "Hold on!" Lin Tian''s eyes were grave, his eyebrows knitted tightly together, as he authoritatively stopped Huo Shaotian. "Shaotian, don''t interfere in the fight here. Go help Jian Cangsheng and the others." Huo Shaotian was somewhat puzzled, obediently staring at Lin Tian, wanting to know why. Lin Tian did not look at Huo Shaotian; he stared at the man in black and said, "Battling against higher ranks, no one has ever won. Since that''s the case, I want to be the first one!" "I want to challenge you to a duel, do you dare to fight?" He was overflowing with dominance, pointing his finger at the man in black, and issuing a challenge. A one-on-one duel! Yes, a one-on-one duel! Lin Tian wanted to challenge a higher rank with his half-step Condensed Mirror strength! Upon hearing this, Huo Shaotian subconsciously dug his ears, suspecting he had heard wrong. Lin Tian wanted to challenge a higher rank alonewas he insane! Just as the man in black said, no one within this world who has challenged a higher rank has won. Lin Tian wanted to be the first person to achieve this! Huo Shaotian knew Lin Tian was very strong, but he still couldn''t believe that Lin Tian would dare to challenge a higher rank alone, and it was Lin Tian who initiated it. Together, Huo Shaotian and Lin Tian could have confidently killed the man in black, but why did Lin Tian want a solo duel? Was he insane! He subconsciously tugged at Lin Tian''s sleeve and whispered, "Brother Tian, if we team up, we can definitely kill him. Why do you want a solo duel? This isn''t...!" Huo Shaotian did not say the words "seeking death," but in his heart, his expectation for Lin Tian''s victory was zero. Lin Tian authoritatively said, "Strive to be the first, pioneer an ancient path!" Then, he again forcefully shouted at the man in black, "A solo duel, do you dare to fight?" "Hahahaha...!" The man in black laughed loudly, staring at Lin Tian as if he were looking at a joke! "A duel, he wants to duel with me, a mere half-step Condensed Mirror ant wants to duel with me, hahaha...!" Upon hearing the word ''duel,'' everyone was startledafter all, it was their first time hearing of a half-step Condensed Mirror challenging a Condensed Mirror. The evildoers and Jian Cangsheng stopped their ongoing fights very tacitly, all staring blankly at Lin Tian. Jian Cangsheng and Huo Shaotian felt the same, not optimistic about Lin Tian''s chances, as they had never seen nor even heard of anyone who won by challenging higher ranks. Though he wanted to advise Lin Tian, seeing Lin Tian''s determined eyes, Jian Cangsheng remained silent. However, he moved closer to Lin Tian, gripping his treasured sword tightly, ready to rescue Lin Tian if he couldn''t hold on. The evildoers, like the man in black, all laughed loudly, mocking mercilessly! "Hahaha...!" "You''ve overplayed your hand! Challenging a higher rank and even issuing the challenge, are you crazy!" "Strive to be the first, pioneer an ancient path, wanting fame so badly you''ve gone mad! To be the first one, you need to have the skills." "Kid, just accept your fate meekly, save us the trouble of knocking you down. You didn''t become the first one; instead, you''ve become a laughingstock!" "Striving to be the first, to pioneer an ancient path, challenging a higher rank, hahaha, just thinking about it makes me want to laugh!" "Kill him, kill him, kill him...!" ..., .... Faced with everyone''s relentless mockery, Lin Tian was utterly unconcerned, while Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, and the disciples all had faces ashen with defeat. They wanted to object, but they found themselves unable to, because their thoughts were the same as those of the evildoers; they simply did not believe in Lin Tian. The man in black was even more smug, as if at that moment, he had already defeated Lin Tian. Regarding everyone''s mockery, Lin Tian was utterly unconcerned because he had his own plans. After the effects of the Dragon Transformation Liquid, Red Flame Stone, and so many life-and-death trials, he had reached the peak of half-step Condensed Mirror, and was vaguely at the threshold of reaching the Condensed Mirror stage. He believed that his entry into the Condensed Mirror Cultivation was imminent; everything was ready, lacking only an opportunity. As long as he found the opportunity, he could immediately step into the threshold of Condensed Mirror. Thus, Lin Tian wanted to undergo a triala trial between life and death. He hoped that through a fierce battle, perhaps he could find a sliver of opportunity to step into the strength of Condensed Mirror. But he would not gamble his life on it; if he truly couldn''t overcome the man in black of the Condensed Mirror, he would use the Godslayer Sword, his trump card, his lifesaver! He was not afraid; he hoped for a battle, craving a fight to the death! The evildoers'' relentless mocking of Lin Tian spurred the fighting spirit of the man in black. Initially, he had some fear of Lin Tian, but now his desire to fight was soaring. Challenging a stronger adversary was a merciless mockery of the strong. The man in black stood out and said, "I accept the challenge. Your challenge is an insult to me. Today, I will use my most fierce means to completely annihilate you!" After speaking, his inner strength surged, his aura rolled, and his Ability Source burst out, causing a harsh Gang Wind to blow from his body! Atop his head, a giant hand formed from an Ability Source soared into the sky, its darkness unparalleled and as solid as steel despite being made of Ability Source. Each finger was as thick as a thigh, and the entire palm was nearly half the size of a house. It obscured the sun, like a dark cloud! This was the black-clothed man''s superpower, which he had named Heaven-obscuring Hand. "Die!" The black-clothed man let out a long cry, and with an invincible force, the Heaven-obscuring Hand stirred up a mighty Gang Wind and ferociously struck at Lin Tian. Its speed was extremely fast, and its power immense, as if the Milky Way had descended from the heavens. This was the black-clothed man''s strongest strike, and there was no need for brute force, Lin Tian activated his Neural Response Speed Ability and, combined with Flight Technique, he dodged to the side like an arrow released from a bow. In the span of a few breaths, Lin Tian flew out over fifty meters. The black-clothed man''s Heaven-obscuring Hand ferociously struck the spot Lin Tian had vacated, creating a thunderous noise, earth-shattering, and a huge handprint a half a meter deep quickly appeared on the ground, a testament to its terrifying force. "Dodging, are you scared? Where is that courage you bragged about, daring to fight me?" The black-clothed man mocked, looking towards Lin Tian fifty meters away, full of disdain. The evildoers were no different, they usually stayed in Death Valley and seldom encountered anything interesting, and now, they took Lin Tian as a laughingstock, making fun at his expense. "You initiated the challenge and fled upon making your move, how shameless!" "Still aspiring to be the first, pioneering through the ages, yet you don''t dare to face the first strike head-on, you are the worst number one!" "Coward, weakling, haha...!" ,... Amid the laughter of the crowd, Lin Tian flew back, his body surging with superpower, one hand Burn the Heavens, one hand Heaven''s Punishment! The Fire Dragon was born, an unfeeling blaze consuming everything. Heaven''s Punishment ran wild, burying lives past, present, and future with the thunder of Thor! This was Lin Tian''s most forcible move, the black-clothed man had already felt its terrifying power, yet he still pretended to be nonchalant, and he once again triggered the Heaven-obscuring Hand, attacking Lin Tian. "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" Three loud explosions, earth-shattering, Heaven-obscuring Hand, Thunder Whip, and Fire Dragon collided together, all shattered, their force terrifying, the whole earth, the entire space, seemed to tremble! Lin Tian and the black-clothed man both took three steps back, this move ended in a draw. "Good, well done, Tian bro, well done!" Huo Shaotian shouted, his fists clenched, punching the air in the void to cheer Lin Tian on. Jian Cangsheng was shocked beyond measure, had he not seen it with his own eyes, he never would have believed that it was possible, that someone with just half-step into mirror phase could challenge a mirror-level practitioner head-to-head without being at a disadvantage. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His eyes fastened on Lin Tian, filled with admiration, no matter what happened in the fight afterward, just that single move alone made Lin Tian a figure who could proudly stand above all heroes. The evildoers who had just relentlessly mocked Lin Tian were all silenced, looking at each other incredulously, seemingly unable to believe what had just happened. Managing to draw even with a mirror-level practitioner in a single move with half-step mirror phase Cultivation, it sounds like a tall tale. "Cough, just one move, I suppose he didn''t use his full strength in that move. Boss, don''t hold back in the second move, just kill him directly!" An evildoer helped smooth things over. "Yes, boss, just kill him in the next move." "Kill him, kill him...!" The remaining evildoers all echoed the sentiment, the black-clothed man''s face reddened with embarrassment, reluctant to squeeze out a smile, and helplessly nodded. He had already used his full strength, but still couldn''t take down Lin Tian, not to mention the second move, he couldn''t take him down even in the twentieth move. The black-clothed man started to panic, steeling himself, he once again triggered the Heaven-obscuring Hand and attacked Lin Tian. "Fight!" Lin Tian shouted, using Burn the Heavens and Heaven''s Punishment, his two most powerful superpowers, he ferociously attacked the black-clothed man. Boom boom boom! For a moment, light filled the area, the aura surged to the heavens, superpowers flowed, and immense forces overwhelmed the landscape. Heaven-obscuring Hand, Burn the Heavens, Heaven''s Punishment, three incredibly strong superpowers ferociously collided, a series of loud bangs followed, and trees, flowers, insects, and fish within a hundred meters all turned to dust in their fierce battle, Lin Tian fought more and more bravely, pushing forward with an unbeatable momentum! The black-clothed man was secretly alarmed, growing more and more afraid, he truly couldn''t imagine that Lin Tian, at half a step into mirror phase, could unleash such formidable power. "Tian bro, great job, kill him!" Huo Shaotian shouted from the side, his eyes brimming with excitement, growing more agitated by the minute, he had never witnessed such an exciting duel in his life. The remaining disciples were greatly invigorated, applauding Lin Tian unconsciously, seeing him as a War God, endlessly powerful and invincible in combat. In contrast, the group of evildoers looked like frostbitten eggplants, the more they watched, the more exhausted they felt, what happened to the second move to annihilate Lin Tian? Now, nearly a hundred moves had passed, and Lin Tian was still alive and well, even seeming to have the upper hand! Chapter 613 - 585: Lin Tian VS Bei Kun After a hundred moves, Lin Tian became fiercer with each strike, completely dominating the man in black, with everything under his control. Meanwhile, the man in black grew increasingly fearful, feeling colder inside with each passing moment. He was on the defensive and defeat seemed to be just a question of time. He was somewhat scared, wanting to flee, but knew that if he ran away, he would be utterly humiliated. With his full-mirror strength being chased off by a half-step mirror Lin Tianif others found out, he would become a laughingstock for the rest of his life. Even though he was at a disadvantage, he still bellowed to cheer himself on, "In this world, no one can ever triumph in a battle beyond their level, and neither can you. Today, I shall execute you!" He once again activated his Sky-covering Hand, striking towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian''s fighting spirit surged as he roared, "If no one has done it, then I will be the first, breaking a precedent for all eternity!" Burn the Heavens and Heaven''s Punishment, two mighty Superpowers, shone brightly in the world. With this strike, he unleashed his strongest power, determined to defeat the man in black. Boom! A loud explosion echoed, an earth-shaking force burst forth from Lin Tian. At that moment, he was like an invincible War God, mercilessly crushing anyone who stood in his way! The Sky-covering Hand, as large as half a house, was easily crushed by Lin Tian''s might, and with the remaining force, he ferociously continued his assault on the man in black. The man in black''s pupils dilated rapidly, his hair standing on end as he sensed the breath of death. "Pu!" The Thunder Whip and Fire Dragon struck the man in black together, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood and fly more than thirty meters before crashing heavily onto the ground, motionless as if he were a dead dog. "Brother Tian, well done!" "Well done!" "A battle beyond your level, half-step to full-mirror, Brother Tian, you really did it!" "Is he dead? He must be. With Brother Tian''s punch just now, its infinite strength could have killed him!" ...,.... The disciples cheered for Lin Tian one after another, especially Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng, who looked up at Lin Tian with almost god-like admiration in their eyes. Lin Tian truly became the first, breaking a precedent for all eternity. If word of this event spread, his name would shake the world, astonishing everyone. Then, he retracted his Superpower, step by step, approaching the man in black lying on the ground. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His aura was powerful, and anyone near him felt almost breathless. He reached the man in black, and in a flash, the man leaped up from the ground, a dagger thrusting straight toward Lin Tian''s throat. "Brother Tian, watch out!" Huo Shaotian exclaimed in shock, and the rest of the disciples were equally alarmed, not expecting the man in black to have such a despicable and cowardly move left for a sneak attack. Lin Tian was unconcerned, having been on his guard all along. Fighting the man in black, he had already understood his opponent''s strength. He knew that the man in black wouldn''t be killed so easily; therefore, he had anticipated that the man was only severely injured. Lin Tian also drew out a dagger with lightning speed, knocking the dagger from the man in black''s hand and sending it flying. The next moment, Lin Tian''s dagger was pointed at the man in black''s throat. "Don''t kill me, you can''t kill me, I am a man of Hell, and now, Hell has surrounded this place. If you kill me, our people won''t let you off. Spare my life, and I will speak well of you before our master. You defeated me across levels; if I introduce you, you will certainly gain our master''s attention, and perhaps, you could become the master''s Closed-door Disciple!" The man in black pleaded, now stripped of the dignity of a mirror-level powerhouse. In front of Lin Tian, he was like a mere cur! Originally, Lin Tian intended to kill him straight away, but inadvertently, he heard an important piece of information. He asked, "You''re a man of Hell, and Hell has surrounded this place? What does that mean?" "This..." The man in black hesitated, appearing panicked. Lin Tian pushed his dagger forward, the blade pressed against the man in black''s Adam''s apple, already drawing blood. With just a bit more force, Lin Tian could end his life. "Speak, and perhaps I will spare your life. Don''t speak, and I will kill you right now, and you can go to King Yan to guard this secret instead!" "I''ll talk, I''ll talk." The man in black was nearly wetting himself in fear and hurriedly said, "For this Disciple competition, our forces from Hell moved collectively, sending some of us to infiltrate the valley to deal with you all, while on the other side, our master outside..." "Swoosh!" A short arrow shot from not far away, piercing through the man in black as he spoke, the arrow piercing his heart and instantly ending his life. Lin Tian grabbed his collar, calling out in frustration, "What is your master planning to do outside, is your master named Murong Lie, is he, is he...?" The man in black slowly fell, dead. No wonder these men in black appeared here, no wonder evildoers were teaming up, it was all a conspiracy. A conspiracy by Hell! Vaguely, Lin Tian had a bad feeling. He was worried about his own situation and even more so about the Elders and Sect Masters outside. And then, from the direction the arrows were shot, seven figures clad in black swiftly charged out, led by none other than Bei Kun. This Bei Kun truly had a problem, his origins were far from ordinary, Lin Tian thought to himself. "Look, the leader is actually Bei Kun." "And behind him, he actually has six experts of the Mirror Condensation level!" "What exactly does this Bei Kun want to do, who exactly is he!" All the disciples were panicking. Bei Kun was already difficult to deal with as the second-ranked in the disciple contest, and now, behind him, there were a full six Mirror Condensation expertssix whole experts. If Lin Tian could handle one Mirror Condensation expert, then six...! Moreover, with over twenty evildoers helping out, it seemed like there was no chance of winning in this confrontation. Even formidable figures like Jian Cangsheng and Huo Shaotian felt their scalps tingle at the sight; six Mirror Condensation warriors were simply too fearsome. Knowing the huge disparity in strength between the opposing sides, Jian Cangsheng quickly ran to Lin Tian''s side and whispered, "Lin Tian, you have to run. We''ll try to hold them off, you break through and inform our sect, let them know everything that''s happening here!" While they were still talking, Bei Kun had already led the six Mirror Condensation experts in their attack. Upon hearing Jian Cangsheng''s words, Bei Kun shouted, "Thinking of running? There''s no chance, surround them." The six Mirror Condensation experts nodded unanimously and spread out swiftly. In less than ten seconds, they had blocked all of Lin Tian''s paths of retreat. Lin Tian had no intention of fleeing, but what shocked him was the voice of Bei Kunit was actually a woman''s voice, and what''s more, it sounded very familiar, like he had heard it from someone he knew. He thought hard until his head nearly burst but still couldn''t figure out whose voice it was that Bei Kun''s so resembled. Bei Kun''s target was Lin Tian himself, and although his eyes were covered by black gauze, Lin Tian could still feel the murderous intent that his gaze conveyed. He stopped ten meters in front of Lin Tian, an aura of terrifying murderous intent emanating from him. The murderous intent was laced with hatred and resentment, as if Lin Tian had a vendetta against him akin to that of a patricidal enmity. He had never met Bei Kun before, so why would Bei Kun bear such enmity towards him! Lin Tian was full of doubts. Though unaware of when he had incurred such a deep grudge against Bei Kun, he knew that Bei Kun meant ill and was essentially out to kill him. Bei Kun was the first to speak, "Lin Tian, your opponent is me. On that day, I conceded voluntarily, and you asked me why. Surely you must have some regrets about not fighting me!" "Since that''s the case, today we shall have our battle. It will be a fight to the death, determining both the winner and the survivor!" Bei Kun clenched his fists, eager to begin! "Alright, I accept the challenge!" Lin Tian also tightened his fists; he wanted to see what this Bei Kun was capable of and what his ultimate intentions were. "Take this!" Bei Kun roared, stomping the ground with his feet, leaping over ten meters in a single bound, his body shooting forward like a swallow, a punch aimed directly at Lin Tian. This punch was void of any superpower, purely a contest of strength. Lin Tian executed the Ox Power Technique, throwing a punch that unleashed the full brunt of the bull''s strength. The air on both sides of the punch was rapidly pushed aside, producing a booming resonance! Boom! The two fists collided with a dull thud, forcing both Lin Tian and Bei Kun to stagger backward. Bei Kun not only had a voice like a woman''s but also a physique similar to a woman''s, yet this petite body contained boundless strength that could rival Lin Tian''s. "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" In the blink of an eye, Lin Tian exchanged three more punches with Bei Kun. After three punches, they were evenly matched and both tacitly stood aside, trying to stabilize their internal strength. The evildoers, the men in black, along with Huo Shaotian and others, were dumbstruck, their eyes wide with disbelief. Who was Lin Tian, a person who could take on a Mirror Condensation expert alone and even kill one. To overcome a Mirror Condensation expert while being of a lower level was unprecedented, and Lin Tian was the first to achieve such a feat. Such talent like Lin Tian''s had not emerged in decades, perhaps even centuries. And what about Bei Kun? With half-step Mirror Condensation strength, he managed to match Lin Tian blow for blow within a few moves, which meant that Bei Kun also had the power to defeat a Mirror Condensation expert suddenly. Previously unheard of, and now, within the confined space of Death Valley, two such individuals had appeared at once. Who wouldn''t be shocked, who wouldn''t be astonished! What kind of era was this, that it had produced two heroes capable of defeating Mirror Condensation experts above their level? It''s often said that heroes emerge from times of chaos, and heroes rise amid upheaval; could it be that unsettling times are ahead, signaling great turmoil? After about thirty seconds, both Lin Tian and Bei Kun had recovered, neither in a rush to make a move. Bei Kun spoke first, saying, "I did not expect that in just a few months'' time, your strength would become so formidable. I thought I could crush you with a flick of my finger, but as it turns out, I was wrong, terribly wrong. You, you amaze me, I have underestimated you!" Chapter 614 - 586: The Might of the Godslayer Sword "You, you astonish me, it is I who underestimated you!" Bei Kun spoke indifferently, as if two enemies who had fought for years were chatting about family matters. Not only was Bei Kun astonished by Lin Tian''s strength, but Lin Tian was also extremely amazed by Bei Kun''s strength. However, what astonished Lin Tian even more were Bei Kun''s words, ''A few months apart, and your strength has become this strong''! Didn''t Bei Kun''s words indicate that they knew each other before? And by the look of it, they seemed like mortal enemies, the type that could not be reconciled. Lin Tian thought and thought, but truly couldn''t figure it out. To have made an enemy several months ago, could it have been the Li Family from Capital City? It didn''t seem like it, though. Then who could it be! As Lin Tian was racking his brain, Bei Kun used his Teleportation Ability, moving faster than Lin Tian''s Flight Technique. He flashed right beside Lin Tian and threw a punch intending to annihilate him. "Be careful, he used teleportation!" Jian Cangsheng warned from the side. He had suffered greatly from Bei Kun''s teleportation. It was with this Teleportation Ability that Bei Kun had defeated Jian Cangsheng, and he had done so in only two exchanges, leaving Jian Cangsheng with a lifelong pain. During the battle between Jian Cangsheng and Bei Kun, Lin Tian had also been watching. So he was on guard against Bei Kun''s Teleportation Ability. Using his Flight Technique, he swiftly avoided Bei Kun''s punch. Bei Kun''s punch missed its mark, and he felt somewhat dejected, saying, "You''re still as smart as before. Against you, it seems I can only meet force with force." "Mountain Moving Technique!" Bei Kun bellowed, and his Superpower surged forth wildly. A mountain the size of a house rapidly coalesced from ten meters in the air. The mountain spun in place like a top, emanating a terrifying power. "Fall!" With a downward swipe of his hand, the mountain crashed down with staggering speed and tremendous force, not to be underestimated. "Burn the Heavens!" Lin Tian raised his hand, and a Fire Dragon soared into the sky, endowed with infinite Divine Power, colliding with the mountain above his head. Boom! Successive loud noises made the entire space seem to tremble. The Fire Dragon and the mountain both exploded into nothingness. Bei Kun, not convinced, opened his arms wide as the Ability Source within his body became even more violent. With both hands moving, two mountains coalesced ten meters above. "Fall!" "Fall!" Bei Kun shouted twice, and with his arms swinging down, two mountains fell from the sky. "Burn the Heavens, Heaven''s Punishment!" One hand cast Burn the Heavens, the other Heaven''s Punishment, striking towards the two mountains respectively. "Boom!" "Boom!" With two loud explosions, the two mountains were shattered by Lin Tian''s two powers at the same time. Bei Kun staggered back three steps, his breath unstable, having sustained light injuries! Seizing the opportunity, Lin Tian dashed forward, shouting as he ran, "Bei Kun, before it was always you who struck first. Now it''s my turn to take the offensive!" A punch thundered out, the Ox Power Technique pushed to its limit. His iron fists mercilessly struck towards Bei Kun. In the midst of chaos, Bei Kun hastily defended. Burn the Heavens, Heaven''s Punishment, Ox Power Technique, Neural Response Speed Ability, Flight Technique were all unleashed in rapid succession, attacking Bei Kun with everything Lin Tian had. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bei Kun managed to fend off Lin Tian''s attacks dozens of times, but then he was hit by a punch on the shoulder. He went flying back over ten meters, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood and crashing to the ground with force. "Well done!" "Fantastic!" "Brother Tian is so powerful!" , . The disciples behind him all gave thumbs up, showering Lin Tian with endless praise. Observing the battle, the six Condensing Mirror experts saw Bei Kun injured and simultaneously took a step forward, intending to handle Lin Tian personally. Seeing the six Condensing Mirror experts spring into action, the disciples behind Lin Tian immediately wilted, their expressions turned as ugly as blighted eggplants. "Wait!" Bei Kun stood up, extending a hand to stop the six experts. He then swallowed a pill, and soon after, his wounds quickly scabbed over, and his breathing gradually stabilized. Lin Tian was somewhat astonished; the efficacy of that pill seemed to be even stronger than that of a healing potion. Bei Kun''s combat power returned to its peak. He approached Lin Tian once more, his sharp gaze fixed on Lin Tian, and declared resolutely, "Lin Tian, I have not been defeated by you. I haven''t played my trump card yet. Against you, I must use my most formidable means to vanquish you!" There was still a trump card. Lin Tian was somewhat surprised, but he said nothing more. Bei Kun slowly removed an item from his back. It looked like a stick, wrapped in black cloth and carried on his back, blending in with his clothes so well that Lin Tian hadn''t even noticed that Bei Kun had something on his back. The black cloth unwrapped to reveal a stick about one and a half meters long and as thick as two thumbs, an incredibly black stick that appeared particularly sinister. The stick emitted a terrifying power that caused one to tremble, and staring at it for too long could make one dizzy and clouded in consciousness! "So strong!" "Brother Tian, be careful!" "That broken stick is definitely a deadly weapon!" ...,.... Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng warned from the sidelines. The moment the stick appeared, both of them felt a chilling tingle on their scalps, and they deeply worried for Lin Tian, truly breaking out in a cold sweat for him. Bei Kun stared at the stick, caressing it, showing immense ''adoration''. "This stick, named the Crying Stick, embodies the essence of mourning. It is my master''s most treasured weapon, a peerless tool of slaughter in the world. My master passed it down to me and told me that unless it is a matter of life and death, I must never reveal it in front of others; otherwise, it will certainly attract the covetous glances of others." After speaking, Bei Kun pointed the Crying Stick directly at Lin Tian. Lin Tian was not the least bit afraid and said indifferently, "It seems you have no intention of letting me leave here alive today. However, if you want to kill me, you''ll need to have the ability to do so!" "Arrogance!" Bei Kun sighed inwardly, gripping the Crying Stick tightly, and charged crazily towards Lin Tian. The Crying Stick vibrated, bringing with it gusts of cold wind. The air resonated, and the continuous unsettling noises were unceasing "Very strong!" Lin Tian silently admired, wanting to test the might of the Crying Stick. Coincidentally, there was a boulder nearby weighing about a thousand pounds. Lin Tian lifted it and smashed it fiercely towards Bei Kun. "Insignificant trick!" Bei Kun said contemptuously. With a move of the Crying Stick, he smashed it viciously towards the boulder. "Bang!" A thunderous noise shocked the heavens. Under the force of the Crying Stick, the boulder instantly shattered into fist-sized fragments. This simple swing of the stick had turned the thousand-pound boulder into fist-sized rocks. The power of the Crying Stick was simply heaven-defying. Seeing a hint of surprise in Lin Tian''s eyes, Bei Kun felt a secret sense of triumph. The six Condensing Mirror experts behind him exchanged knowing smiles. They were aware of the Crying Stick''s power and, in their eyes, with its appearance, Lin Tian was undoubtedly doomed. "Brother Tian, be careful!" Huo Shaotian was anxious, afraid that something would happen to Lin Tian, and wanted to rush over to save him. But he was stopped by Jian Cangsheng, who gave him a look that conveyed his thoughts. Lin Tian''s strength was several times stronger than theirs. If Lin Tian couldn''t withstand the Crying Stick, what good would Huo Shaotian do by rushing over? In the end, he would only become a burden to Lin Tian. In the blink of an eye, Bei Kun charged up to Lin Tian, the Crying Stick striking down fiercely toward the center of Lin Tian''s forehead. "Die, Lin Tian!" With this strike, Bei Kun harbored a hundredfold courage, firmly believing that with one blow, he could kill Lin Tian. Lin Tian did not panic, a trace of a smile appearing on the corner of his mouth. In such a perilous situation, Lin Tian''s smile appeared foolish, mad, and arrogant to others! But to Bei Kun, who seemed to understand Lin Tian well, if Lin Tian were panicking, he would have confidence. However, Lin Tian''s smile immediately made him uneasy, sensing that something bad might happen. The next moment, Lin Tian acted decisively, a treasured sword instantly appearing in his palm. "Not good!" Bei Kun sighed inwardly. He could already feel the formidable power contained in the treasured sword; it was Lin Tian''s trump card. Everyone gasped in shock, their pupils dilating rapidly. They couldn''t understand how Lin Tian''s hands that held nothing just a moment ago suddenly had a treasured sword. Who could have imagined that Lin Tian had the ''Taotie System'' bug! Even before the treasured sword was drawn, everyone already felt the bone-piercing coldness emanating from it. The power of the treasured sword seemed even greater and mightier than that of the Crying Stick! "Godslayer Sword!" Lin Tian roared, releasing the sword from its scabbard, and a burst of sword Qi shot out obliquely, severing a pine tree as thick as a thigh not far away. The crisp sound of the pine tree breaking stunned everyone. Merely unsheathing the sword could wield such force; the power of the Godslayer Sword had reached a level beyond the heavens. The Crying Stick was upon him in the blink of an eye, yet Lin Tian struck out with his sword. "Thud!" A muffled sound erupted as the Crying Stick collided with the Godslayer Sword. Lin Tian felt a slight ease, whereas Bei Kun felt as if a massive mountain was crashing down on his Crying Stick. Upon closer inspection, Bei Kun''s heart turned ice-cold. The Crying Stick, which he had taken great pride in, was covered with cracks by Lin Tian''s single sword strike, clearly on the verge of breaking apart. "How... how is this possible?" Bei Kun exclaimed in disbelief. His master had told him that the Crying Stick was a peerless treasure of the world, yet just like that, Lin Tian''s sword had slashed it with cracks. The Crying Stick was a peerless weapon, indeed. But how could he know that Lin Tian''s Godslayer Sword was a product from Huaxia three thousand years in the future? Huaxia''s civilization had only been around for five thousand years to date. In the future three thousand years, technology had developed unimaginably, and weapons forged were exceptionally sharp, reaching an inconceivable level. In his bewilderment, Lin Tian showed no mercy, striking out with his sword once again at Bei Kun. In his haste, all Bei Kun could do was use the Crying Stick to defend himself. With a series of loud crackles, the Crying Stick was covered in fissures, evidently about to break. Lin Tian chuckled quietly and struck out with his sword again, and with a crisp "crack," the Crying Stick was completely broken. Bei Kun was severely struck on the shoulder by the sword Qi, his shoulder largely soaked in blood as he was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground. His hat was knocked off, revealing Bei Kun''s true face. "It''s you!" Upon seeing Bei Kun''s true face, Lin Tian exclaimed in shock. Chapter 615 - 587: The Divine Sword Slays in All Directions "It''s you!" Lin Tian exclaimed in shock when he saw Bei Kun''s true face. He was all too familiar with that face, too familiar for words. She had repeatedly pushed Lin Tian to the brink of death. All of Lin Tian''s wives and many brothers had suffered under her persecution. She was Lin Tian''s greatest enemy, the most difficult one to deal with, and the only one he truly feared. She was Zhang Ya, Bei Kun was Zhang Ya. "Zhang Ya!" Lin Tian roared furiously, itching to rush forward and kill Zhang Ya right then and there. He remembered that He Qianqian had become a vegetable because of Zhang Ya and that he himself had nearly been killed by Zhang Ya on several occasions. This woman, Zhang Ya, he had to kill her, had to put an end to her. Since ''Bei Kun'' appeared, Lin Tian had felt something was off about him, that he must have had an ulterior motive, but he never would have guessed that Bei Kun was actually Zhang Ya. When it came to dealing with this woman, Zhang Ya, Lin Tian had nothing to say to her, only one word in the face of her presence. "Kill!" With a loud shout, Lin Tian charged at Zhang Ya, Godslayer Sword in hand. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhang Ya, already severely wounded by Lin Tian, stood no chance against the ferocious might of the Godslayer Sword. Backing away desperately, she cried out to the six Condensation Masters beside her. "Quick, kill him, kill him!" She nearly screamed the words out, sounding almost mad. That day, she had been taken away by Murong Lie, the strongest in Hell and the Dragon Emperor''s senior fellow disciple. Murong Lie had not only boosted her strength but had also helped her unlock the "Mountain Moving Technique" and even given her a treasure like the Mourning Staff. She had thought that killing Lin Tian was imminent, and she had dreamt sweet dreams of doing the deed herself. But who would have thought that Lin Tian''s power would surpass hers at every turn? Her strength was a half-step Condensation; so was Lin Tian''s. She had the Burning the Heavens and Heaven''s Punishment, but Lin Tian had the Godslayer Sword. She couldn''t kill Lin Tian; instead, she was defeated by him yet again. Now she no longer thought of killing Lin Tian herself; she just wanted Lin Tian to die. She longed to witness Lin Tian fall before her very eyes. The Godslayer Sword was formidable, but she didn''t believe that, with its great power, Lin Tian could defeat six Condensation Masters with just a single sword! "Kill!" Zhang Ya roared as the six Condensation Masters charged at Lin Tian like the wind. They were indeed shameless, six Condensation-level fighters ganging up to encircle and attack a half-step Condensation Lin Tian. If this were to get out, they would surely be laughed out of town! Faced with the onslaught of six masters, Lin Tian was not the least bit afraid. Looking at the Godslayer Sword in his hand, he sighed softly. "Godslayer Sword, it''s all on you now!" One Condensation Master, the first to strike, released a burst of Ability Source and with a move of his hand, let forth a palm print the size of a grindstone that was pitch black and emanated an unmatched savage force. Lin Tian estimated that this could shatter a two-story building with a single strike. Using the Flight Technique, Lin Tian rushed straight forward. The Godslayer Sword slashed through the air, sending Sword Qi soaring to the sky, with imposing sharpness and boundless killing power. The palm print was torn apart by the Godslayer Sword, and Lin Tian charged through the fissure, slashing his sword at the Condensation Master. "Damn it, save me!" The Condensation Master shouted, his eyes fixed on Lin Tian like he was staring at King Yan himself. The Godslayer Sword cleaved down from the top of his head, splitting his body in half, and the scent of blood filled the heavens! In the blink of an eye, Lin Tian had killed one person, shocking the remaining five. Clutching their weapons, they formed a circle, all standing more than ten meters from Lin Tian, afraid to make any rash moves, unwilling to approach carelessly. Having cleaved one person, Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng were simultaneously invigorated. They clenched their fists, staring at Lin Tian''s towering figure, as if they were looking at a War God. Today, before their eyes, Lin Tian created one miracle after another. The two of them were geniuses themselves, often haughty and proud. There were very few young people who could earn their admiration, but today, Lin Tian had won their genuine respect and even awe with his strength. Zhang Ya, seeing that the five people surrounding Lin Tian dared not move forward, had her face contort with anger as she yelled, "Attack together, kill him! You five can''t defeat a half-step Condensed Mirror ant? If you don''t kill Lin Tian within three minutes, I will report to our Master and have him have you executed by lingchi!" Upon hearing Zhang Ya''s words, the five people trembled all over. They knew that Zhang Ya was Murong Lie''s Closed-door Disciple, one of the future inheritors of the Hell Leader position, far above them in status. Her word was enough to leave them with no place to be buried. The five people dared not refrain from acting and almost simultaneously attacked Lin Tian. Lin Tian took the initiative, using the Flight Technique, his sword aimed at the foremost person in black. The person in black used their Treasured Saber to block, and at the collision of sword and saber, the Treasured Saber broke. The Godslayer Sword hacked into the man''s shoulder, and with a punch from Lin Tian, another mighty foe was dead! From the left and right, two mighty foes attacked simultaneously, one with a sword and one with fists. Lin Tian exchanged blows with the fist user, while with his other hand, he wielded the Godslayer Sword, cutting down the sword user. Although he had again slain an opponent, Lin Tian was also injured by the punch from the skilled fist user, sent flying back more than twenty meters and spitting out a mouthful of blood. "Kill him!" Zhang Ya shouted from the side, as the remaining three mighty foes attacked Lin Tian in unison. He didn''t have time to use the healing potion, enduring the pain; with a strike of his sword, he erupted with divine might, once again slaying the fist user, and the blades in the hands of the two other foes were simultaneously cut off. His eyes were frosty, his battle garb stained with blood. Despite his injuries, his fighting spirit was limitless. Every gesture carried boundless power, a sight to behold! Step by step, Lin Tian advanced, and the two Condensed Mirror masters looked at each other, retreating slowly. They dared not battle Lin Tian, fearing death, but with Zhang Ya watching them, if they did not fight Lin Tian, they feared Zhang Ya would kill them. Unable to retreat or advance, they were caught in a dilemma. Zhang Ya, frantic from behind, knew that the remaining two had no chance of killing Lin Tian. She bellowed, "Trash, retreat quickly!" The words "retreat quickly" were like an imperial pardon, and the two, elated, ran back frantically. "Think you can run!" Lin Tian sneered, using the Flight Technique to easily catch up with the two, his sword slashing, beheading them both. Only Zhang Ya remained! "Zhang Ya, your life is mine!" Lin Tian roared, continuing his pursuit of Zhang Ya. Zhang Ya fired back, shooting out more than ten black silver needles, each coated with deadly poison. Lin Tian hastily dodged, avoiding all the silver needles, but by the time he wanted to pursue Zhang Ya again, she had already activated her Teleportation Ability and disappeared without a trace; Lin Tian could no longer give chase! Chapter 616 - 588: Treasure-Hunting Mouse Zhang Ya activated her superpower, Instantaneous Movement, which was even faster than Lin Tian''s Flight Technique. In the blink of an eye, she vanished from sight. "Damn it, she got away again!" Lin Tian cursed furiously. Zhang Ya was malicious and full of schemes C a thorn in his side. As long as such a person remained at large, Lin Tian would never have peace of mind! Now that Zhang Ya had become Murong Lie''s Closed-door Disciple, with the entire Hell backing her, the longer she lived, the greater the danger to Lin Tian. "Next time, I must not let him escape!" Lin Tian sighed inwardly, clenching his fists tightly, his eyes filled with a murderous intent. After repelling Zhang Ya and slaying seven Mirror-stage experts, Lin Tian''s strength was absolutely astonishing. He created a legend, becoming the first of his kind, a trailblazer through the ages. "Run, run fast!" The remaining twenty or so evildoers screamed almost frantically, as even seven Mirror-stage experts had been killed by Lin Tian. If they didn''t run now, they wouldn''t be able to once Lin Tian decided to deal with them. "Want to run? No chance, with Zhang Ya gone, I was just looking for an outlet for my anger!" Lin Tian pushed his Flight Technique to the limit, slashing with his Godslayer Sword chaotically. In less than two minutes, he killed all twenty or so evildoers, slaying them even faster than slicing through watermelons. All ten Mirror-stage experts tasked with maintaining the peace of Death Valley were dead. Hell had come to cause chaos, and it seemed that Hell hadn''t just attacked Lin Tian and his disciples, but also the Dragon Emperor and other powers outside Death Valley. Taking the time into account, seven hours had passed, and according to the rules, they still had three hours before they could leave the valley. However, given the changed circumstances, and with the search being moot, Lin Tian decided to make his exit. On the way out of the valley, he encountered several more disciples and under Lin Tian''s lead, a group of more than twenty people all headed for the valley''s exit. Halfway there, Jian Cangsheng suddenly stopped everyone, speaking in a panicked voice. "Stop, nobody should leave the valley. Just now, my master used a Secret Technique to send a message. This time, the high ranks of Hell have all taken action, in collusion with Beidou Palace and Shenxing Gate, who were the insiders. Our masters have all been poisoned by Hell''s experts, with their Dantians sealed, unable to activate their superpowers or True Yuan. Our masters have all been captured by Hell''s experts!" "Shenxing Gate and Beidou Palace? No wonder..." Lin Tian muttered to himself. Bei Kun truly existed, whereas Zhang Ya was nothing more than an impostor posing as Bei Kun. Otherwise, if Bei Kun had appeared out of nowhere, it would have raised suspicions. And as for Shenxing Gate, no wonder they hadn''t participated in the disciples'' competition. It turned out they were all cooperating with Hell, with Beidou Palace on the inside and Shenxing Gate on the outside, seamlessly orchestrated. "What, what should we do then?" "What to do?" , . Everyone was startled all at once. Their masters were the leaders of their sects, people who could shake Huaxia with a stomp of their foot. Now, they were all poisoned, their Dantians sealed, and captured. If the masters were captured, what could these disciples do by rushing over? Wouldn''t that be suicide? Even Lin Tian was at a loss. Since the outside was already under Hell''s control, leaving now would be akin to seeking death. Not only would they fail to rescue the Dragon Emperor and the others, but they would also likely be doomed themselves. Then, another message entered Jian Cangsheng''s mind. Jian Cangsheng''s expression brightened. "What''s happened?" Lin Tian asked, sensing that the situation had changed, that there was a turn of events. Jian Cangsheng said excitedly, "My master is well-versed in medicinal herbs, and he has identified the poison he was afflicted with as a type called Five Blessings Powder, which can seal a person''s dantian. To cure this poison, there is only one herb that will do, a spiritual medicine known as the Red Flame Flower." "My master told us to find the Red Flame Flower and go save them." "Red Flame Flower?" Lin Tian wondered, then asked, "What is that, and where can it be found?" Jian Cangsheng shook his head. Clearly, he had no research on spiritual medicine, and this Red Flame Flower seemed to be something he had never even heard of. "Perhaps I can give it a try!" A man stepped forward. His name was Chen Long, a disciple of the Five Elements sect. It was he who had burst forth to find Lin Tian, thus saving Jian Cangsheng and the others'' lives. He was a solid man, and Lin Tian had a favorable impression of him. Chen Long continued, "Since the Red Flame Flower can cure the poison of the Five Blessings Powder, it must be a rare spiritual medicine. I have a pet called a Treasure-hunting Mouse, which is extremely sensitive to treasures and can detect treasures within a hundred li radius. If there is a Red Flame Flower within our hundred li, the Treasure-hunting Mouse will surely find it, but if there isn''t one, I''m helpless." "Good, then please try it right away," Lin Tian said. The Red Flame Flower, being a spiritual medicine, was a rarity in today''s technological society. In the wild, a fifty-year-old ginseng could be termed a treasure, let alone a Red Flame Flower that could cure the poison of the Five Blessings Powder. It was feared that there were not many Red Flame Flowers throughout Huaxia, but could there be one within this hundred li radius? Nevertheless, Death Valley had not been exploited by humans, so if there was a Red Flame Flower, it wasn''t impossible, just unlikely. Everything depended on luck. Now, they could only hope for the best in a desperate situation. With everyone''s agreement, Chen Long took out a golden mouse from his bosom. This was the Treasure-hunting Mouse. The Treasure-hunting Mouse was the size of a normal mouse, covered in golden fur. Its whiskers were exceptionally long, measuring twenty centimeters, even longer than its body. Aside from that, it was not much different from an ordinary mouse; there were no other noticeable features. "Ssst..." The Treasure-hunting Mouse had been fast asleep with its eyes shut, but at the sound of Chen Long''s whistle, its little ears perked up, and soon after, its small eyes opened drowsily, staring intently at Chen Long, as if waiting for a command, looking extremely cute. "Go!" Chen Long said indifferently, as he gently placed the Treasure-hunting Mouse on the ground with his palm. "Squeak squeak squeak squeak...!" After a series of squeaks, the mouse sniffed a few times and then darted eastward. "Follow it, and we''re bound to find the treasure. Whether it''s the Red Flame Flower or not, that''s down to luck," Chen Long shouted. Everyone dashed forward, following the Treasure-hunting Mouse on the journey to locate the treasure. The group followed the Treasure-hunting Mouse for over ten li. Despite its small size, the mouse was not only quick but also had remarkable stamina, not faltering at all compared to the group of people. Reaching a large tree, the Treasure-hunting Mouse directly locked onto a target, facing the tree and screaming loudly. "Squeak squeak squeak squeak...!" S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone looked around the tree but found nothing. The Red Flame Flower, as the name suggests, should be a flower, but around the tree, all was bare save for grass and soil; there wasn''t a single flower in sight. Chapter 617 - 589 Helplessness Around the big tree, there was nothing but grass and soil, not a single flower to be seen. Chen Long said from the side, "My Treasure-hunting Mouse must have detected a treasure, but it''s not the Red Flame Flower, it''s something else." The Treasure-hunting Mouse frantically squeaked, seeing that no one reacted, it took matters into its own hands. With its strong and powerful front claws, it began to dig the ground, and within a minute, it had dug a hole ten centimeters wide. Struggling, it used its mouth to grab a bunch of whisker-like objects and forcibly yanked out the thing. It was a ginseng, and not a small one at that, at least ten years of maturity. In the modern world, a ten-year ginseng from the wild is considered a treasure. Buried deep underground, the ginseng could be detected by the Treasure-hunting Mouse from miles away, which proved the mouse''s extraordinary ability. The Treasure-hunting Mouse happily brought the wild ginseng to Chen Long''s feet, chirping excitedly as if to claim credit for its find. While the wild ginseng is a treasure for ordinary people and could be sold for a fair amount of money, it was of little use to this group of people. Chen Long nodded, indicating that the wild ginseng be left to the Treasure-hunting Mouse to deal with. After getting Chen Long''s approval, the Treasure-hunting Mouse joyfully squealed again and swallowed the wild ginseng in one bite. The relatively small Treasure-hunting Mouse actually managed to swallow a ginseng nearly its own size, surely its appetite knew no bounds. Having not found the Red Flame Flower, everyone felt a bit disheartened. Lin Tian clapped his hands together to encourage the group, saying, "Don''t be discouraged, everyone. If the Treasure-hunting Mouse can find the wild ginseng, that proves its treasure-hunting ability. Let''s continue following it. As long as there is a Red Flame Flower within a hundred miles, we will definitely find it." After hearing this, everybody nodded weakly. The Red Flame Flower is a rare spiritual medicine, difficult to find in the world. To encounter even one within a hundred miles would indeed depend on luck. With Chen Long''s permission, the Treasure-hunting Mouse set off again, and after travelling five miles, the group encountered a large tiger. Everyone felt a bit helpless. Tigers are national-level protected animals, especially wild ones, which are even more precious. If you look at it that way, the tiger could also be considered a treasure. On their next search, the Treasure-hunting Mouse led them to a uniquely tall and robust purple bamboo, standing out by at least ten meters more than the other bamboos. The most distinctive feature was that this bamboo was purple, standing out in an expanse of green bamboo grove, giving a sense of being outstanding from the crowd. This is known as Purple Kill Bamboo, harder than iron. In ancient times when armies went to war, Purple Kill Bamboo was an essential supply. It could be used to prop up tents, build fences, and even, once sharpened, could be used as a weapon. However, as demand for the Purple Kill Bamboo gradually increased, it eventually became extinct over time. The Treasure-hunting Mouse continued its search and located three more treasures, but none were the Red Flame Flower. The Treasure-hunting Mouse led the group back and forth over a hundred miles on six occasions, but still, no trace of the Red Flame Flower was found. Their masters had been captured, and the morale of the group was already at rock bottom. Now, after running more than a hundred miles without finding the Red Flame Flower, it was fair to say that most of the group had lost all spirit. "Let''s stop looking, stop looking. The Treasure-hunting Mouse can find treasures within a hundred miles, and since we''ve already run more than that, it proves that there are no Red Flame Flowers here!" a disciple sighed and plopped down on the ground, with the word ''dejected'' written all over his face. "Yeah, I can''t run anymore. Continuing to search like this isn''t the solution. What if the warriors from Hell come and attack us? We will all be wiped out!" "Right, the chances of finding the Red Flame Flower are too slim. Rather than keep looking for it, why don''t we sneak out of here, go back and report to the Sect so that the Sect can intervene and rescue our masters, how about that?" "Absolutely not!" Jian Cangsheng immediately stood up to object. "Those who have come here to compete are the strongest in our Sects. Now that all the strongest people from various Sects have been captured, how can our Sects save them? Moreover, if Hell uses our masters as hostages and blackmails our Sects, then what?" "So, my opinion is that we continue to search for the Red Flame Flower, though hope is slim, it''s our only chance." "I disagree," another person stood up and shouted. "Let''s not even talk about the Red Flame Flower; even if we miraculously find it, how are we supposed to deliver it into our master''s hands? Since the strongmen of Hell have captured our master, they''ll definitely have powerful guards watching over them. Don''t tell me you''re hoping that just the few of us can break through the defenses of Hell''s strongmen and get the Red Flame Flower to our master!" "You...!" Jian Cangsheng said furiously, "You are a coward, afraid of death. If you dare not, please leave and stop spreading such disheartening words here, disturbing the morale." "What I''m saying is merely the truth. Am I wrong?" Jian Cangsheng was about to retort but was interrupted by Lin Tian. "Alright, enough, both of you." As soon as he spoke, everyone who had something to say swallowed their words back. Whether it was humans or animals, strength commanded respect, and Lin Tian''s prowess had been witnessed by all. Thus, Lin Tian became the leader of this group of people, and when he spoke, everyone listened. Regarding these two viewpoints, each had its merits and faults, Lin Tian didn''t know how to choose either. In a smaller scope, this concerned the lives of over sixty Sect Masters; on a larger scale, it was about the safety of the entire Huaxia. Lin Tian couldn''t force everyone to choose any particular paththat was a responsibility he couldn''t bear. And dividing the forces into two groups seemed to be the correct approach. He said, "If anyone wants to go back now and report to the Sect, I won''t stop you. But I will continue searching for the Red Flame Flower. Whether you go or stay is for you to decide!" After speaking, everyone murmured among themselves in low voices. In the end, out of the team of twenty-two people, five prepared to go back and report to the Sect, while the remaining seventeen decided to continue searching for the Red Flame Flower with Lin Tian. The group split into two and started their separate tasks. The Treasure-hunting Mouse continued its quest and found another treasure, but it was a rare birch tree that had nothing to do with the Red Flame Flower. In the end, the Treasure-hunting Mouse sat still, squatting on the ground with an innocent face. Chen Long, holding the Treasure-hunting Mouse in the palm of his hand, told everyone helplessly, "It seems that within a hundred miles, there''s nothing left that could interest the Treasure-hunting Mouse." This time, everyone was completely disheartened, Lin Tian included, who was feeling somewhat despondent. Huo Shaotian helplessly suggested from aside, "Why don''t we go back to the Sect as well? Staying here, there''s a chance we might really end up being wrapped up like dumplings by Hell''s forces." Five people had already gone back to report to the Sect, and with today''s advanced technology, since everyone is united on the same front, once one Sect is informed, the news will quickly spread to all other Sects. So, for Lin Tian and the rest to go back now would be redundant. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 618 - 590: The White Python Even if Lin Tian went back now, it would be superfluous. Moreover, he was not one to give up easily. Since he had chosen this path, he would follow it through to the end. Anyhow, others had already returned to report to the sect, so he had no worries about what lay behind him. Using the Flight Technique, he climbed to the middle of the mountainside and from this higher vantage point, he spotted another dense forest beyond Death Valley. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That dense forest was approximately fifty miles away from Death Valley, and one had to cross over a mountain to reach it, but Lin Tian was still eager to try his luck in that forest, hoping to find the Red Flame Flower. He landed on the ground and said, "Fifty miles from here, beyond Death Valley, there is a dense forest. I want to go there in search of the Red Flame Flower." "Ah, fifty miles?" Upon hearing the distance of fifty miles, several people gasped in unison, exhaling deeply. Fifty miles was not a small number. Even a car would need half an hour to cover that distance, and some people were immediately dumbfounded. The majority of the dozen or so people following Lin Tian did so because they had seen his strength and knew he could protect them. They weren''t truly convinced that Lin Tian would find the Red Flame Flower. Therefore, they held little hope for Lin Tian. Hearing that they had to travel over fifty more miles was something they found hard to accept. Seeing the expressions on everyone''s faces, Lin Tian shook his head, a look of helplessness on his face. In the end, all he could say was, "Chen Long, Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, you three come with me. The rest stay here and don''t wander off. We will definitely return to find you within five hours. If we haven''t returned within five hours, it means we''re in trouble, and you don''t need to wait for us anymore." Some nodded their heads. While this meant losing the protection of Lin Tian, it seemed better than running over a hundred miles. Besides, Death Valley was so vast that even if they decided to hide, the people from Hell might not be able to find them. The majority agreed with Lin Tian''s plan. However, two individuals stepped forward C Wang Hai from the Divine Fist Sect and Yue Lei from the Three Talents Sect. Both had sparred with Lin Tian and were greatly impressed by his prowess. They said, "We will go with you. The journey ahead is fraught with danger; an extra person means extra strength." Lin Tian patted their shoulders, nodding in satisfaction, and then the group of six crossed over the mountains and raced towards the distant forest. The six of them sprinted, and after an hour, they had harshly traversed a tall mountain and run over fifty miles of rugged mountain path. Just as the six of them reached the edge of the dense forest, something exciting happened. The Treasure-hunting Mouse, which had been soundly asleep in Chen Long''s arms, took the initiative to crawl out. "Squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak...!" This time, its squeaks were exceptionally loud, and the Treasure-hunting Mouse seemed unusually excited. Then, without waiting for Chen Long''s command, the Treasure-hunting Mouse hopped to the ground and bolted in a certain direction. Chen Long exclaimed with delight, "The Treasure-hunting Mouse must have found a valuable treasure to be acting like this. Let''s follow it C something precious, maybe the Red Flame Flower we are looking for, must be ahead." Hearing this, everyone was thrilled and dashed out following the Treasure-hunting Mouse. This time, the Treasure-hunting Mouse ran exceptionally quickly, as if it were exhilarated by an aphrodisiac. Lin Tian and the other five practically had to break their legs running to keep pace with the Treasure-hunting Mouse. "Squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak...!" The Treasure-hunting Mouse crouched on a rock, staring ahead and squeaking, both excited and wary. Chen Long picked up the Treasure-hunting Mouse with his hand, placed it in his bosom, and said to everyone, "Ahead must lie a great treasure, but there is also danger. If I''m not mistaken, there''s an extremely powerful giant beast ahead!" At this time, Huo Shaotian stepped forward and said, "I have also heard from my master that near any naturally grown spiritual medicine, there will always be a powerful giant beast guarding it. The higher the value of the spiritual medicine, the more formidable the guarding beast." "Everyone be careful, no matter how dangerous it is ahead, we must give it a try!" Lin Tian said. The six of them proceeded cautiously, moving slowly forward. After walking just a few tens of meters, Lin Tian noticed something unusual about this place. It was eerily silent, frighteningly and intimidatingly silent. This was a dense forest, teeming with life, where birdsong, insect calls, and the roars of large carnivores were omnipresent. But here, it was the complete opposite; there was not a single sound, and if you looked closely, you wouldn''t see a single bird or beetle. What kind of creature could scare away flying birds and crawling insects, keeping them from daring to come near? It was too strange, too terrifying. Chen Long had already felt the Treasure-hunting Mouse shivering in his bosom, restlessly scurrying within his embrace, yet still occasionally poking its little head out, excited yet terrified, looking ahead. With not a sound to be heard, nor an animal spotted, the group continued to walk deeper into the area. As they walked, Jian Cangsheng inadvertently discovered something and whispered, "Brother Tian, look at the trees and plants here, they''re unusually lush. Look at that poplar tree, it must be a hundred meters tall." With Jian Cangsheng''s reminder, they all realized that it was indeed the case. Lin Tian said, "It must be the spiritual energy emanating from the treasure that has nourished the plants here. Your comment has just reminded me, the better the vegetation grows in an area, the more we should head towards it, and we will definitely find the treasure." They all nodded in agreement and continued on their way. After walking a little over a thousand meters, the Treasure-hunting Mouse stuck its head out again but quickly retracted it, then stayed motionless in Chen Long''s bosom, shivering all over. Unintentionally, Huo Shaotian noticed two fiery red flowers the color of blazing flames. Red Flame Flower, blazing flamescould it be the Red Flame Flower? Huo Shaotian thought to himself and then excitedly pointed at the two flowers and said, "Look everyone, are those two flowers the Red Flame Flower we are looking for?" Jian Cangsheng said, "Yes, I''ve heard my master describe it before, the Red Flame Flower looks just like this, and there are two of them, two." At that moment, Lin Tian fixed his eyes on the two flowers ahead and smiled happily. His persistence had finally witnessed the occurrence of a miracle; they had finally found the Red Flame Flower, and there were two of them. He was very excited and was about to step forward to pick the flowers when suddenly, he felt a lethal threat. A giant white python raised its head high beside the Red Flame Flower. The entire python, as thick as a thigh, stood erect, reaching the height of a four-story building. Its body was covered in densely packed scales the size of fists, and particularly, the two exposed fangs of the white python were half a meter long, conveying a chilling menace. Chapter 619 - 591 Completed The white python exuded a terrifying ferocity, its eyes seemed as though they could hook the soul, staring intently at Lin Tianyi and his group. Its forked tongue, a full half meter long, glowed a disturbing blood red, giving off a ghostly sensation. "This python has been tempered by the Red Flame Flower and has become extremely powerful, everyone be careful!" Lin Tian warned from the side. As everyone looked up at the white python, their scalps tingled with numbness. Had they not seen it with their own eyes, it seemed no one would dare to believe that a python could grow so long, and be white at that. Strong as the white python was, Lin Tian and his team couldn''t retreat, a battle was inevitable. They must obtain the Red Flame Flower today, at any cost. He shouted, "Chen Long, you''re in charge of seizing the Red Flame Flower. Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, Yue Lei, Wang Hai, follow me to attack the white python. Remember, our goal this time is to snatch the Red Flame Flower, not to kill the white python. The white python is powerful; we strive to hold it off and give Chen Long a chance to make his move." "Yes." Everyone nodded in agreement, as their Ability Sources burst forth and True Yuan surged. "Charge!" Lin Tian led the charge, rushing forward and casting Burn the Heavens, a Fire Dragon as tall as the white python, struck directly at it. The rest of the group, each using their own most powerful techniques, Jian Cangsheng drew his sword, Huo Shaotian breathed fire, Yue Lei unleashed a bolt of lightning, Wang Hai activated his Divine Fist, all simultaneously attacking the white python. "Roar!" The white python let out a roar, almost like that of a lion; it flicked its tongue while charging toward Lin Tian and the others. It fixed its gaze on Lin Tian''s Fire Dragon, forcefully slamming its tail against a large tree, snapping the tree in half. Grasping half of the tree with its tail to use as a weapon, it ruthlessly struck Lin Tian''s Fire Dragon. Bang! With a loud crash, Lin Tian''s Fire Dragon was dispersed by the sheer force of the white python, which easily broke through Lin Tian''s Burn the Heavens. Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, and the others swiftly pounced, but the white python, far from fearing them, only grew more eager for battle, its eyes turning a demonic blood-red color. Using its tail to smash the half-tree with tremendous force toward Huo Shaotian and the others, it generated a massive ''whoosh'' as the tree careened through the air. This strike, with the force of tens of thousands of kilos behind it, was definitely beyond what Huo Shaotian and his team could withstand. "Dodge quickly, don''t try to meet it head-on!" Lin Tian shouted anxiously from the side. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The group scattered in unison. Jian Cangsheng and Huo Shaotian, being slightly stronger, avoided the flying half-tree, but Yue Lei and Wang Hai failed to dodge in time and were hit by the edges of the half-tree. Yue Lei''s left arm was broken, and Wang Hai''s ribs were shattered, four or five of them. Both men crashed harshly onto the ground, but fortunately, without any life-threatening injuries. Lin Tian quickly threw two healing potions to the two injured men, his gaze fixating on the white python as worry crept over him. He had known the white python was strong, but he hadn''t anticipated it to be this formidable. They hadn''t even gotten close to the python before two of them were injured. The situation did not look optimistic. The strength of the white python far exceeded everyone''s expectations, but now they had no choice but to fight with their backs to the wall, creating a chance for survival in a desperate situation. "Kill!" Lin Tian roared, and the Godslayer Sword shone brightly as he drew it. The moment he unsheathed the sword, a beam of sword aura shot straight out, severing a large tree with brute force. Initially, the white python fixed its gaze on Lin Tian and his companions, its eyes expressing ferocity and scorn. But as soon as the Godslayer Sword appeared, a hint of fear surfaced in the python''s eyes. However, the fear in its eyes was quickly replaced by greed. The white python, night after night, was guarding two Red Flame Flowers. The flowers not only enhanced the python''s physical strength but also its intelligence. Now, with an intelligence comparable to that of a twelve or thirteen-year-old child, the python wondered: if it could use its tail to lift tree trunks to kill enemies, why couldn''t it use a treasured sword? Lin Tian charged at the white python with his sword, and the python lunged towards Lin Tian in responseone aiming to kill, the other to seize the sword. A fierce battle ensued. A flash of Lin Tian''s sword, and the Godslayer Sword fiercely struck the python''s vital seven-inch area. Although its scales were tough, they could not withstand the might of the Godslayer Sword. The sword''s blade broke through the python''s scales, chopping a wound over thirty centimeters long, and blood sprayed, splattering Lin Tian''s face. The white python howled in pain and swiftly writhed, leaping twenty meters away in the blink of an eye. To it, this was just a minor injury. The reason it retreated was its astonishment at the power of the Godslayer Sword. There was not a trace of fear in its eyes, which instead were filled with greed. Then, it lunged at Lin Tian again, this time with care, not giving Lin Tian any chance to exploit. Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng quickly came to Lin Tian''s aid. Seeing the white python''s cautious demeanor, Lin Tian muttered helplessly. "Later, we must strike together and desperately hold it back for half a minute. Only then might Chen Long have a chance to succeed." Both nodded in unison, gathering their strength in secret, ready to deliver the most ferocious strike to the white python. Soon, the white python charged to within ten meters of Lin Tian, who gripped his treasured sword tightly. "Now!" Using the Flying Technique coupled with his Neural Response Speed Ability, his body soared through the air like an arrow released from a bow, his sword aimed directly at the white python''s head. Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng flanked the white python from the left and right, both unleashing their fiercest moves. Upon seeing Lin Tian take flight, the python was startled. Its tail quickly spun in place on the ground, both to avoid Lin Tian''s Godslayer Sword and to fend off the assaults from Jian Cangsheng and Huo Shaotian! Its neck dodged the Godslayer Sword, which narrowly missed its eye, while the python''s sweeping tail struck Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng. The two men were powerless before it and were both sent flying over a dozen meters, crashing to the ground and violently coughing up blood. Lin Tian''s sword met only air, and in his rage, before hitting the ground, he slashed out again, chopping fiercely at the python''s tail and severing three of its scales, nearly a pound of snake flesh cut off right then and there. The white python roared angrily in pain, lashing out at Lin Tian with its tail like mad. Lin Tian used his Flight Technique and Neural Response Speed Ability to dodge again and again. But in the end, he was hit by the python''s tail on his right shoulder, sent flying. His right hand slightly loosened, and the Godslayer Sword slipped from his grasp, falling to the ground. "It''s over!" Chapter 620 - 592: Reinforced Iron Bones, 100,000 Catties of Divine Power Lin Tian''s shoulder was struck by the white python, sending him flying. The immense pain caused his grip to loosen slightly, and the Godslayer Sword dropped to the ground. As soon as the Godslayer Sword dropped, everyone was shocked. In a second, beads of cold sweat cascaded down Lin Tian''s face. The gap in strength between them and the white python was too great. With the power of the Godslayer Sword, they could barely fend off a few moves from the white python, but now, having dropped the sword, they were at a loss. With the Godslayer Sword gone, how could they continue fighting the white python! Lin Tian fiercely hit the ground. Ignoring his injuries, he drank a healing potion while running towards the Godslayer Sword, trying to retrieve it. The white python''s spiritual intelligence was extraordinary. It had already figured out Lin Tian''s intentions. With a sweep of its tail, it easily sent the Godslayer Sword flying a hundred meters away, putting it beyond Lin Tian''s reach. Despite the dire situation, Lin Tian had managed to delay the white python for about twenty seconds. By this time, Chen Long had already dashed out, heading straight for the Red Flame Flower. The white python wanted to kill Lin Tian directly but saw Chen Long approaching the Red Flame Flower. It immediately abandoned Lin Tian and charged towards Chen Long. Lin Tian wanted to intercept the white python, but with a harsh lash of its tail, he could only dodge. Intercepting the white python was no longer possible. As Chen Long saw the white python running towards him, he sprinted with all his might toward the Red Flame Flower. However, he was still a step too slow. Just five meters away from the Red Flame Flower, the python''s tail fiercely struck him, sending him flying several meters and severely injuring him with blood spewing from his mouth. The situation was dire now. With six people neither reaching the Red Flame Flower nor evading the white python''s strikes, it seemed their only fate was death! With the Godslayer Sword out of hand, Lin Tian felt utterly hopeless and thought despondently, "Am I really going to die here?" Six severely injured people faced the white python with no power to resist. Despair filled Lin Tian''s heart, but the next moment, his eyes burst with golden light, filled once again with boundless hope. He was prepared to die, but he couldn''t just perish meaninglessly like this. Dying this way would be too worthless. Although they hadn''t snatched the Red Flame Flower from the white python, they had to pass on the news about its presence here. If they could communicate the news about the Red Flame Flower to the Sect, then the Sect would surely be able to easily slay the white python, increasing the odds of saving the Dragon Emperor. No matter what, one of them had to break through even if it meant risking their lives. He clenched his fists tightly and his fighting spirit soared again as he yelled, "I''ll hold back the white python, you scatter and flee. At all costs, break out and tell the Sect about the Red Flame Flower here!" Yue Lei, Wang Hai, and Chen Long, enduring their pain, stood by Lin Tian''s side and shouted, "Brother Tian, we''re all badly injured, we can''t escape. We''ll stay with you and hold off the white python." "Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, you two run in opposite directions. Someone has to break out, tell the Sect about the Red Flame Flower." Lin Tian yelled. Jian Cangsheng and Huo Shaotian didn''t move. The two exchanged glances, nodded in understanding, and then rushed to Lin Tian''s side, shouting, "Brother Tian, you are the strongest and least injured among us. You are the most likely to escape from the white python. Run, we''ll hold it back for you. Trust us, we''ll use our bodies to delay the white python and buy you the most time possible to escape." "No, I brought you all here. I can''t abandon you. I''d feel guilty for the rest of my life." Lin Tian roared. At this moment, all six had cast aside their own survival, consumed with the idea of passing on the news about the Red Flame Flower. Lin Tian was moved and felt fortunate to have met so many people in this contest who would share life and death, honor and disgrace with him. Fairly said, what Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng proposed was rightat this moment, among them, Lin Tian was the most likely to escape from the white python. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But Lin Tian couldn''t run. These people had followed him here; if he fled, he would live the rest of his life in tormenting guilt, suffering nightly in agony. Just as Lin Tian was about to step forward, he saw the white python charging towards them. Huo Shaotian pushed Lin Tian forcefully backward, shouting loudly, "Brother Tian, no more hesitations, run! We''ll hold it back, charge!" "Charge!" All five shouted in unison, embracing their fatal resolve to attack the white python, using their bodies to secure as much time as possible for Lin Tian. In that moment, Lin Tian''s eyes moistened. He wanted to rush forward and fight alongside them, to share life and death, but reason told him not to. If he did, everything Jian Cangsheng and the others did would be in vain. No matter what, he had to break out and repay their kindness in the next life. "Brothers, I''m sorry!" Lin Tian bowed to them, tears streaming down his face. Men do not easily shed tears, only at the point of deepest grief! He turned around, trying to flee and to tell Nidhogg about the Red Flame Flower. But at that moment, something unexpected happenedit was a voice from the Taotie System. "Ten hours have passed, and you''ve slain the most evildoers during this trial, earning the first place in the disciple contest, awarded to you with a mysterious grand prize!" "Disciple competition, first place, a mysterious grand prize?" Lin Tian checked the time, which matched perfectlyit had been exactly ten hours since he had entered the Death Valley. Before the competition, the Taotie System had mentioned that winning first place would grant a mysterious grand prize. What could the mysterious grand prize be? Lin Tian was both anticipative and excited. The Taotie System spoke again. "Iron bones, a hundred thousand pounds of Divine Power!" "What, iron bones, a hundred thousand pounds of Divine Power?!" Lin Tian exclaimed, his eyes filled with excitement. Then he felt countless streams of air rush into his body from the pores all over his body, his body shook, and he could distinctly feel the air chaotically moving inside him. Shortly after, countless streams of air enveloped him and gradually stabilized; then, he could feel his arm muscles enlarging and hardening. His abdomen and chest muscles began to bulge, and his originally fair skin turned a visible bronze color at a visible rate he felt as if his body were being filled with iron sands. In less than ten seconds, the abnormality in Lin Tian''s body disappeared, and in its place were iron bones and a hundred thousand pounds of Divine Power. His body, transformed by the Taotie System, had bones harder than iron, and his veins like steel, truly iron bones. Now, an ordinary dagger couldn''t penetrate Lin Tian''s skin. What was even more exaggerated was that he now possessed a hundred thousand pounds of Divine Power, which doubled his previous strengtha slap could easily topple a two-story villa, more terrifying than a bulldozer. What delighted him most was that after the transformation by the Taotie System, Lin Tian''s strength had increased by half a rank, and he was now a Condensing Mirror powerhouse! Awesome, just awesome, the Taotie System bug was perfect, absolutely perfect! "Aaaaah...!" As Lin Tian was rejoicing, several screams suddenly reached his ears. He saw a white python''s tail sweep across, tossing Yue Lei, Wang Hai, and Chen Long into the air simultaneously. Huo Shaotian anxiously yelled from the side, "Tian bro, run, what are you waiting for!" In the midst of speaking, the white python attacked again, its tail hurling Jian Cangsheng away, then it opened its massive mouth, revealing its ferocious teeth, and fiercely pounced toward Huo Shaotian. "Be careful!" Lin Tian shouted, deployed Flight Technique, and charged over. The python''s fangs reached Huo Shaotian''s face in an instant, and facing the white python, Huo Shaotian had no strength to resist, only to evade. He leaped up, jumping over ten meters away, narrowly avoiding the white python''s attack, but due to the excessive force, he landed unsteadily and fell to the ground. The white python seemed fixated on him, once again raising its fangs, charging towards Huo Shaotian. Huo Shaotian had just fallen to the ground when he saw the white python''s fangs were less than five meters away; he had no chance to evade, and it looked like he was about to be torn to shreds by the white python. "Shaotian!" "Shaotian, run fast...!" Jian Cangsheng, Yue Lei, and the others shouted, unable to bear watching their brother being torn apart by the white python. Just as the white python was about a meter from Huo Shaotian''s head, its speed suddenly slowed because it sensed a tremendous threat. It turned its head to see Lin Tian had transformed, his fist speeding towards it. It felt the terrifying power contained in Lin Tian''s fist, a power that chilled its heart. If it continued its attack on Huo Shaotian, it would be struck by Lin Tian''s fist; it immediately drew back its body, evading Lin Tian''s punch. Lin Tian''s punch missed, but he wasn''t discouraged and shouted, "All of you step aside, I''ll take care of this white python." The others didn''t say much and quickly retreated, sensing the incredibly strong power in Lin Tian''s body, a power that was a match for the white python. And they could see that Lin Tian''s strength had reached the Condensing Mirror level. Although they didn''t understand why Lin Tian had suddenly become so strong within just a few seconds, the powerful force inside him was real. Lin Tian stood alone before the white python, as tall as a four-story building, and from the white python''s height, Lin Tian looked as tiny as a rabbit. But it was this ''tiny'' figure that made the white python deeply wary. Chapter 621 - 593: Bare-handed Battle with the Giant Python Lin Tian made the white python exceedingly wary. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It could deeply feel the terrifying strength within Lin Tian. It wanted to fight, to kill Lin Tian so that it could protect the Red Flame Flower and seize the Godslayer Sword. But it harbored fear of Lin Tian''s power, fearing defeat and the possibility of losing its very own life. It found itself caught between a rock and a hard place, to fight or not to fight. As it hesitated, Lin Tian charged forward. He had to battle the white python, and he had to kill it. He ran straight towards the white python, raised his hand into a fist, and struck at the python''s vital spot. The white python, with no room for evasion, was left with no choice but to fight. It lashed its tail, trying to withstand Lin Tian''s punch. Boom! A muffled sound erupted as Lin Tian''s fist collided harshly with the tail of the white python. A hundred thousand pounds of force burst forth from his fist, the tremendous power forcing the white python back three or four meters, shattering two scales that, along with bits of flesh, fell to the ground. "Way to go, Brother Tian!" "Brother Tian, that''s amazing!" ..., ... As Lin Tian''s punch sent the white python reeling back, Huo Shaotian and his companions were left agape, cheering in unison for him, thinking: That was incredibly fierce! The white python, gnashing and grimacing, was a fierce beast, a master of the forests, and being struck by Lin Tian''s fist instantly sparked its fury. It unleashed an earth-shaking will to fight, bearing its fangs and charging ferociously at Lin Tian. Lin Tian, using his Flight Technique, quickly dodged, and the white python''s head crashed directly into a large tree, toppling it instantly. After the white python missed with its first move, its large head lunged at Lin Tian again. This time, Lin Tian did not dodge; clenching his fist, he employed the Flight Technique to lift himself into the air, and punched directly at the white python''s head. It was a clash between titans, a battle of strength against strength. Boom! Lin Tian avoided the white python''s fangs, and his fist collided fiercely with its forehead. His fist was numbed by the impact, but he clearly heard the sound of the python''s skull fracturing. Both the white python and Lin Tian were sent flying; the python''s forehead was now a bloody pulp, and the scales had been knocked off, revealing fresh snake flesh. Lin Tian''s fist was covered in blood, the punch he had just thrown having numbed his whole body. "Too strong, Brother Tian!" "Look, that beast is staggering, Brother Tian punched it into a daze." The white python''s head was still arrogantly held up in the sky, but its whole body swayed unsteadily, as if it were drunk. "Humph!" Lin Tian sneered, rapidly advanced, and threw another punch directly at the white python. As Lin Tian closed the distance to five meters from the white python, a surging killing intent flashed in the python''s eyes, its body swiftly straightening up like a column, tail sweeping towards Lin Tian. "Brother Tian, be careful, that beast was just feigning!" Huo Shaotian hurriedly warned from the side, sweating nervously for Lin Tian. "A bit of cunning, I underestimated you!" Lin Tian sighed inwardly, but was undaunted. Facing the sweeping tail, he did not show the slightest intent to dodge. The tail, with all its might, reached right in front of Lin Tian, smashing straight towards his forehead. Just when the tail was half a meter away from Lin Tian''s forehead, his arms shot out abruptly, his ten fingers splayed wide, and with a great opening and closing motion, he fiercely grabbed the white python''s tail. The white python''s tail was firmly caught by Lin Tian''s palms and stopped just ten centimeters from his forehead. The white python, unwilling to be defeated, desperately pressed down, but it still could not move an inch further. This time, it truly realized the terrifying extent of Lin Tian''s strength. It was definitely no match for Lin Tian. The Godslayer Sword, the Red Flame Flower, it didn''t want anything now, it just wanted to save its life. If it could survive and escape, it would be thanking heaven and earth! It quickly retracted its tail, trying to run away. "Beast, think you can run? No chance!" Lin Tian roared, his body swiftly advancing, his hands once again catching the white python''s tail, his fingers gripping like steel pincers, piercing directly into the flesh and blood of the white python. The white python let out a wail of agony as the fingers dug into its flesh, causing it excruciating pain. Seeing Lin Tian holding its tail, it was so frightened that it chilled to the bone, desperately thrashing its tail, trying to shake Lin Tian off, but it found that no matter how hard it tried, its tail would not budge an inch. "Come down, you!" Lin Tian shouted, his arms exerting force, pulling the white python backwards. The python, as tall as a four-story building, fell rapidly, crashing down a tree and slamming hard onto the ground. "So strong, Brother Tian, you are simply Divine Power!" Huo Shaotian, who was nearby, exclaimed. "The exciting part is still to come!" Lin Tian yelled. Immediately after, Lin Tian exerted his strength again. He, less than one meter eighty in height, somehow managed to swing the python, over ten meters tall, up in the air. After tracing an arc in the void, he slammed it mercilessly to the ground. The white python struggled desperately in the air, but it still could not escape its fate of being slammed onto the ground. "All of you, back off, move back." Lin Tian shouted, then once again swung the white python''s body through the air, circling it around at a height of one meter off the ground without moving from his spot. There were three large trees around them, and all were broken by the swinging body of the white python. Finally, Lin Tian put in extra force and slammed the white python harshly onto a rock. The rock weighed about three to four thousand pounds, but the white python crushed it to pieces. Its body, sinking into the remains of the rock, was bleeding profusely, its flesh a bloody mess, barely clinging to life. The white python lay motionless; the crowd quickly ran over and, looking at Lin Tian, gave him a big thumbs-up. "Brother Tian is truly Divine Power!" "Right, unparalleled Divine Power!" Lin Tian smiled proudly, even a hundred thousand pounds could be considered Divine Power. After that, he ran to the side, picking up the Godslayer Sword, and chopped fiercely at the head of the white python. That one strike declared the death of the white python. It was too risky, Lin Tian silently exclaimed, feeling goosebumps just thinking back on it. If it weren''t for the "Taotie System" bug, how could he have slain the white python today? However, the way Huo Shaotian and the others had rushed up just now to hold back the white python for Lin Tian, that scene deeply moved him. They had gone through a test as serious as life and death; from now on, they were brothers in arms. Lin Tian stretched out a hand, palm facing down, back of the hand facing up. He shouted, "After today''s battle, Lin Tian and you all are brothers in life and death. In the future, we shall share fortunes and face hardships together!" Huo Shaotian was the first to react, slamming his palm hard onto Lin Tian''s hand, saying, "Brother!" Then came Jian Cangsheng, Yue Lei, Wang Hai, and Chen Long. Together they shouted. "Brother!" Chapter 622 - 594 Pulling In Six people looked at each other and couldn''t help but smile. "Once brothers, brothers for life!" Following that, the six of them approached the two Red Flame Flowers. The white python was dead; the flowers now belonged to them. As they approached the Red Flame Flowers, they found they were the same color as the blazing fire, and the closer they got, the more they could sense the fragrance in the air. This fragrance made everyone feel refreshed and clear-headed. Perhaps it was this very aroma that the white python breathed in every night that endowed it with such divine power. Chen Long''s Treasure-hunting Mouse was happily running around the two Red Flame Flowers, jumping and hopping with joy. While it hopped, it kept its gaze on Chen Long, its eyes brimming with a plea. Chen Long shook his head, indicating that the Treasure-hunting Mouse couldn''t consider the Red Flame Flowers its target. Upon Chen Long''s refusal, the Treasure-hunting Mouse''s eyes were filled with extreme sadness, resembling a bullied young wife. Feeling somewhat guilty, Chen Long gently stroked the Treasure-hunting Mouse''s head and then pulled out a glossy green grass from his pocket. This grass was called Dragon Grass. Though not as valuable as the Red Flame Flowers, it was still a rare treasure harder to find than gold. Chen Long fed the Dragon Grass to the Treasure-hunting Mouse as compensation and reward. Afterward, Lin Tian carefully plucked the two Red Flame Flowers and tucked them into his chest, and the six hurried off towards Death Valley. An hour later, they arrived at Death Valley and found the dozen disciples who were waiting there. Upon seeing Lin Tian and his group return, the disciples showed surprise on their faces. However, a closer observation would reveal an oddity in their eyes. The Red Flame Flower was a rare spiritual medicine. Perhaps it was Lin Tian''s group''s incredible fortune, or maybe their perseverance had moved Heaven itself. Who would have thought not only would they find Red Flame Flowers but two of them? Now that they had two Red Flame Flowers, they needed to make use of them. For safety, Lin Tian decided to split up into two groups. One would take a Red Flame Flower back to the Sect, while the other, led by Lin Tian, would take the other flower straight to the Dragon Emperor to see if they could cure the poison of the Five Blessing Scatters. Lin Tian gathered everyone to share his plan but before he could speak, he sensed something amiss. Over a dozen figures in black suddenly burst out around them, men from Hell. "Not good, it''s Hell!" Lin Tian shouted. Jian Cangsheng, Huo Shaotian, and others were shocked, but the disciples who stayed behind showed no surprise at the appearance of Hell''s men. Lin Tian immediately understood, "Damn it, did Hell find you guys early on and use you as bait to lure us into a trap?" All the disciples hung their heads in shame; clearly, Lin Tian''s guess was correct. At that moment, Lin Tian felt as if he had been stabbed in the back. The disciples were unwilling to look for the Red Flame Flowers, so Lin Tian and his group did. After finding the Red Flame Flowers, they were betrayed by these disciples. Lin Tian had saved most of their lives, but what did he get in return? Betrayal, shameless betrayal. "There are more than ten Converging Mirror experts from Hell," Jian Cangsheng said quietly on the side. "With your strength, you should be able to break through. Don''t worry about us. You must take the Red Flame Flower and break out!" Lin Tian nodded. Even before he had undergone the transformation by the Taotie System, he was able to kill seven Converging Mirror experts with the Godslayer Sword, and now that he had reached the Converging Mirror level and had been transformed by the ''Taotie System,'' he did not consider these Converging Mirror experts a threat. Just as Lin Tian was about to make his move to break out, he detected a powerful presence. This presence was exceedingly strong, several times mightier than the white python, to the point where he didn''t dare to act recklessly. Suddenly, from the nearby woods, a man and a woman emerged. Both figures were not strangers to Lin Tian. One was Zhang Ya, the other the mysterious powerhouse who had fought over the Ability Stone in the South Sea, the Dragon Emperor''s senior brother and the strongest member of Hell, Murong Lie. In terms of power, Murong Lie was even stronger than the Dragon Emperor. Even with Lin Tian''s iron bones and a hundred thousand jin of divine power, he couldn''t even withstand a single move from Murong Lie. There was simply no comparison! Lin Tian didn''t make a move, for it would have been futile. Zhang Ya stared at Lin Tian, her eyes emitting a murderous intent, undoubtedly wishing she could kill Lin Tian right away. But it seemed Murong Lie wasn''t in a hurry to kill Lin Tian, so Zhang Ya didn''t dare to act yet. Murong Lie spoke, "You were the one at the South Sea who competed for the Ability Stone that day, weren''t you?" Lin Tian nodded, acknowledging what Murong Lie had said. Murong Lie seemed to admire Lin Tian. He casually extended a hand and said, "Please, come with me. Even the Dragon Emperor has to show me deference. I came personally to capture you, and you should feel honored." Lin Tian smiled, said nothing, and directly followed Murong Lie. As he passed by Zhang Ya, he could feel her angry gaze. Lin Tian was "invited" away by Murong Lie, but the others weren''t so lucky. The experts from Hell moved out together, tying them up tightly with ropes, and dragged them back after beating and kicking them. Lin Tian was directly brought to a bungalow, where Murong Lie sat up front with Zhang Ya standing behind him. Murong Lie pointed at Lin Tian and said, "Please, take a seat!" An expert from Hell quickly brought a chair for Lin Tian, and he sat down. To the side, Zhang Ya was grinding her teeth in anger. She didn''t even have a seat, yet Lin Tian, a prisoner, was granted one. Lin Tian patted the chair beneath him and stared at Murong Lie, saying, "I''m not one for beating around the bush, so just speak plainly!" "Good," Murong Lie praised Lin Tian before continuing, "You show no fear in your eyes when facing me, that''s manly. Since that''s the case, I''ll get straight to the point." "I want you to join Hell. I can take you as my Closed-door Disciple. As long as you are loyal to me, I can make it so that in the future, you can take my place as the King of Hell, command everything, and have thousands submit to you. With a stomp of your foot, you could shake the whole world!" "Are you interested in my invitation?" Zhang Ya, standing by the side, shuddered when she heard Murong Lie say that Lin Tian could take his place; her fists clenched immediately, and her hatred for Lin Tian reached an extreme. Zhang Ya knew that whether it was potential or strength, she was inferior to Lin Tian. If he really joined Hell, she would surely be overshadowed by him, which was the last thing she wanted to see. Regardless, she must kill Lin Tian today, Zhang Ya thought. No wonder? Lin Tian thought to himself how Murong Lie was so courteous, likely because he valued Lin Tian''s talents. After all, geniuses are one in a million, and everyone wants to snatch them up. He smiled and said, "I want to know, what consequences will there be if I refuse?" Murong Lie smiled, a hint of cunning creeping onto his lips. "I know about the relationship between you and Zhang Ya. If you don''t accept my offer, I''ll hand you over to her. You should know her methods; she''ll make you wish you were dead!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian instantly broke out in a cold sweat. If he fell into Zhang Ya''s hands, she certainly wouldn''t let him die a quick death; he would suffer tortures as cruel as the punishments of Hell at her hands. Murong Lie seemed to notice Lin Tian''s anxiety and tempted him, saying, "A human life is but a fleeting journey of a few decades. When you come to this world, you live for yourself. Think about it, on one hand is a torturous death, on the other is being my Closed-door Disciple, the future ''King of Hell.'' You''re still young; you can''t just die so easily. Follow me, and you can live a life of grandeur and not waste your existence!" Lin Tian appeared to be persuaded and said, "Nobody wants to die. Of course, I''d choose to live well if I can!" "So, what you''re saying is, you accept my offer and join us in Hell?" Lin Tian nodded. Zhang Ya saw Lin Tian nod and hurriedly said, "Master, I''m all too familiar with Lin Tian. This man is full of tricks. You can''t trust a word he says. I suggest we kill him immediately. Even if he agrees with you now, he will surely betray you in the future. Who knows what he''s really plotting!" Murong Lie waved his hand to silence Zhang Ya, saying, "If I treat him well, how could he possibly betray me?" Then, he said to Lin Tian, "Follow me, and you can have everything you desire. If you join Hell, whatever you want, I can prepare for you." Murong Lie''s words were clearly intended for Lin Tian''s ears. He couldn''t immediately trust Lin Tian, but he believed that as long as he met any of Lin Tian''s needs, one day, Lin Tian would truly be loyal to him and serve him. Lin Tian also knew that Murong Lie didn''t trust him at the moment, which made him think of a story. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Emperor Qin Shi Huang was suspicious by nature, especially towards his generals, and he held many doubts. In order to unify Huaxia, he had no choice but to dispatch Wang Jian with all of Great Qin''s troops to attack the State of Chu. Wang Jian had followed Emperor Qin Shi Huang for many years and naturally understood his suspicious nature. To put the emperor at ease, before setting out, he repeatedly asked for more land and money from the emperor. When Wang Jian was asked why he did this, wasn''t he afraid of angering Emperor Qin Shi Huang? Wang Jian replied that it was only by asking for money and land that he could be free from the emperor''s suspicion, allowing him to lead armies in battle with peace of mind. In a man''s life, he pursues three things. Money, pleasure, and power! Wang Jian''s demand for money and land was to prove to Emperor Qin Shi Huang that he only loved wealth and had no desire for the throne, which is why the emperor came to trust him. To gain further trust from Murong Lie, Lin Tian decided to follow in Wang Jian''s footsteps. Chapter 623 - 595 Conditions Lin Tian decided to emulate Wang Jian and make excessive demands on Murong Lie to gain his initial trust. Lin Tian said, "Since you claim that you can prepare anything I want, I won''t hold back!" Murong Lie smiled and gestured for Lin Tian to continue. "First, I want women, they must be virgins, preferably students, I prefer them youthful!" Murong Lie said, "No problem, lust is a man''s nature. As long as you wish, there will be youthful ladies available for your pleasure every day, that''s my promise to you, Murong Lie." Lin Tian nodded excitedly and continued, "Second, my Tianyi Pharma has annual profits over hundreds of billions, and the profits are still increasing. If I join you in Hell, Tianyi Pharma remains under my name, and you can''t touch a penny of the money inside!" "Hahaha!" Murong Lie laughed heartily, "Lin Tian, you really underestimate our Hell. Honestly, I don''t even care about that little money. I agree to this!" "Third, I have a deep-seated grudge with the Li Family of Capital City. I want to use the power of Hell to destroy them." Murong Lie said, "I agree, the Li Family in Capital City may seem like a noble family, but to us in Hell, they''re just a crumbling wall and a shattered dog. If I want to act against them, I can have the Li Family erased from Huaxia in one day!" "Fourth, I don''t like being controlled or restricted. If I join your Hell, you must not interfere with my freedom in normal times. In Hell, only you can command me," Lin Tian''s words furrowed Murong Lie''s brows; the condition was indeed tricky. Any organization needs discipline and constraints, but such a demand from Lin Tian made things difficult for Murong Lie. After a struggle, Murong Lie still said, "Fine, I agree, but when I need you, you must come immediately, with no excuses or delays!" "Of course," Lin Tian replied, continuing, "Fifth, after joining your Hell, I want her to become my subordinate. What I do to her, you must not interfere, but I promise you one thing: I will ensure she stays alive." Lin Tian pointed at Zhang Ya, making her shudder, clench her fists tightly, and her face turn livid with anger. Zhang Ya had dreamed of killing Lin Tian. To kill Lin Tian, Zhang Ya plotted meticulously, but he always managed to escape. Now, Lin Tian had finally fallen into her hands, and her desire to kill him seemed about to be fulfilled, but Murong Lie planned to recruit Lin Tian. Suddenly, Lin Tian, from being a prisoner at her mercy, was going to be above her. If Murong Lie really agreed to Lin Tian''s terms to control her, then! At that thought, Zhang Ya felt an urge to die! After hearing this, Murong Lie was silent for a long time, apparently considering agreeing to Lin Tian. Zhang Ya clenched her teeth, angrily thinking: No, I absolutely can''t let Lin Tian rise above me, nor can I let him leave here alive. Without waiting for Murong Lie''s agreement, she rushed out, her superpower source erupted, and a mountain materialized directly above Lin Tian''s head. "Fall!" With a delicate shout from Zhang Ya, the mountain smashed directly towards Lin Tian. Murong Lie looked on and did not move, but his eyes were filled with rage. He wanted to recover Lin Tian, but now, Zhang Ya had stepped forward to kill Lin Tian. Wasn''t this a slap in his face? The mountain crashed down directly, and Lin Tian sneered coldly without activating his superpower. He didn''t even look as he threw a punch toward the top of his head. Now, after the transformation by the Taotie System, he had reached the strength of a fixed mirror and possessed a steel-like skeleton with a tremendous force of a hundred thousand pounds. Zhang Ya, at this moment, was far from being Lin Tian''s match. Zhang Ya saw Lin Tian throw a punch and sneered in her heart. She didn''t believe that Lin Tian could, with a mere fist of flesh, block her mountain. Boom! A loud noise erupted, and Zhang Ya''s pupils dilated widely. At the moment when the mountain contacted Lin Tian''s fist, a colossal force rushed from Lin Tian''s fist, effortlessly shattering the huge mountain into pieces. Zhang Ya spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, clutched at her chest, and pointed at Lin Tian weakly, "You... how did you become so strong!" Now, she was utterly terrified. Originally, Zhang Ya was not as strong as Lin Tian, which was why Murong Lie had been interested in recovering Lin Tian. Now, as the gap between her and Lin Tian widened, Zhang Ya knew Murong Lie too well. She truly feared that Murong Lie would do something unfavorable to her just to recruit Lin Tian. After all, Murong Lie only needed one closed-door disciple, only one person to take over Hell. Murong Lie was pleasantly surprised by Lin Tian''s recent punch. Murong Lie was a genius too, but compared to Lin Tian, he seemed much less remarkable. At least when he was Lin Tian''s age, he had only had half-step fixed mirror strength. Murong Lie, looking at Zhang Ya, felt a surge of anger which made Zhang Ya tremble and fearfully lower her head, not daring to meet Murong Lie''s gaze. She really feared that Murong Lie might kill her with a single palm strike. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Murong Lie said, "You were too impulsive just now. Go back and punish yourself with a hundred military canes!" Zhang Ya dared not defy, but still insisted, "Master, you must be careful. Lin Tian is full of schemes, and he is extremely loyal to others. He will not willingly join Hell. He is deceiving you...!" "Silence!" Murong Lie harshly interrupted Zhang Ya, his eyes flashing with a murderous gleam. "Master!" Zhang Ya, frightened, did not dare to speak further, kneeling on the ground, trembling all over. Murong Lie had not expected Lin Tian to be entirely loyal overnight. He planned to first have Lin Tian join Hell. Even if Lin Tian had other motives, he didn''t care. He believed that as long as he gave Lin Tian enough benefits, one day, Lin Tian would be devotedly loyal to him. Thus, what Murong Lie wanted now was to persuade Lin Tian to agree to join Hell. Whether his heart was in it or not was not his current concern. "Two hundred military canes, carry out the punishment!" Murong Lie roared at Zhang Ya, and two masters of Hell quickly rushed out, dragging Zhang Ya away. Zhang Ya dared not say another word. As she passed by Lin Tian, her eyes were full of resentment. "Sigh..." Lin Tian heaved a deep sigh. Two hundred military canes, for an ordinary person, would be fatal. Even for Zhang Ya, a half-step fixed mirror master, it would be harshskin splitting and flesh bursting, at least two months bedridden. After Zhang Ya was taken away, Murong Lie continued, "I know about the enmity between you and Zhang Ya. As long as you join Hell and are loyal to me, even if you kill Zhang Ya, I won''t hold you responsible for anything." Chapter 624 - 596: Surrender "You killed Zhang Ya, and I won''t hold you accountable for anything!" Murong Lie said. Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was shocked. He knew that Murong Lie was not joking. It was known that Zhang Ya was also a disciple of Murong Lie, with a bond of master and disciple. Yet now, Murong Lie, having found a better candidate, was willing to kill Zhang Ya to win over Lin Tian. How despicable, how shameless, how sinister and ruthless! In other words, if Lin Tian joined Hell and Murong Lie found a disciple with more potential than him, Lin Tian would also become a sacrificial piece. Such a person was absolutely not someone to associate with, Lin Tian thought to himself. Although this is what he thought, Lin Tian said aloud, "Since you''ve mentioned it, then Zhang Ya, I will definitely kill her!" Upon hearing this, Murong Lie''s eyes narrowed, and he said sternly, "Killing Zhang Ya is possible, but only if you are truly loyal to me. If you have other schemes in mind, I will make you wish you were dead." Lin Tian nodded, then continued to state his demands, "Sixth, after I join you in Hell, you must help me increase my power and let me reach Half-Step Fusion Realm as soon as possible." "Of course, Zhang Ya made such quick progress only under my personal guidance. Your potential is greater than hers, and by joining us, you will receive more than Zhang Ya ever did." Finally, Lin Tian put forth his last condition, "I''m not exactly a good person, nor do I have any grand sense of national righteousness, but I know what gratitude means. Nidhogg has treated me well, and so has the Dragon Emperor. Before I join you in Hell, I need to go see the Dragon Emperor to bid my final farewell." He proposed this condition as an opportunity to deliver the Red Flame Flower to the Dragon Emperor. While risky, he wanted to try it, otherwise, the Dragon Emperor and his people would truly be beyond help. Upon hearing this condition, Murong Lie''s brow furrowed, clearly unwilling to agree with Lin Tian. Lin Tian employed a provocation tactic, "I''m just going to see them for a final farewell, and I''ll be alone. Are you afraid that I could rescue them under the siege of Hell''s experts?" "Humph," Murong Lie chuckled, "Zhang Ya is a once-in-a-century genius, and even she was completely manipulated by you. You might be less powerful, but you''re not to be underestimated." "You can see the Dragon Emperor, but avoid any mischief. I''ve heard from your companions that you went to get the Red Flame Flower. That''s quite a treasure, so I presume by now you''ve got the Red Flame Flower, right?" Lin Tian cursed inwardly: Damn these beasts, not only did they fail to help them get the Red Flame Flowers, but they also assisted Murong Lie in capturing them and even exposed the news about the flowers. Today, he truly understood the saying, fear not the god-like adversaries, but the pig-like teammates! He thought: Those people probably don''t know I got a hold of two Red Flame Flowers. I''ll first hand over one to Murong Lie, he definitely won''t suspect a thing. He chuckled, pulled out a Red Flame Flower from his bosom, and handed it to Murong Lie, saying, "Now you can rest assured!" Murong Lie took the Red Flame Flower, saying, "This is indeed a rare treasure, hard to come by. I didn''t expect you would actually find it. I must not underestimate you. Let''s go, I''ll accompany you to meet the Dragon Emperor, but let me warn you, don''t try any tricks, I''m not a pushover!" It seemed that Murong Lie was still unaware that Lin Tian had taken two Red Flame Flowers. "You worry too much. I just want to see the Dragon Emperor for a final farewell. After all, today we are superior and subordinate, tomorrow, we will be mortal enemies." "That would be for the best!" Murong Lie clearly didn''t trust Lin Tian, but he was very confident, believing that with him by Lin Tian''s side, nothing could go wrong. At the very end of a row of bungalows, in the last house, stood more than a hundred men in black. They were all experts above the level of Condensed Mirror, half of them being masters of the Half-Step Fusion Realm. They were all elites under Murong Lie''s command, and this time, to capture the Dragon Emperor, Murong Lie had nearly mobilized all the top experts from Hell. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Inside, the Dragon Emperor and a number of Sect Masters were imprisoned, including Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, and their group. Murong Lie led Lin Tian to a window, opened it, and said, "Speak any words you have from here!" As the window opened, the people inside turned to look outside. Their first glance fell on Lin Tian, and with the second, they saw Murong Lie. All of them were shocked, and the Dragon Emperor was the first to speak, "Lin Tian, why are you with him? Do you know he is Murong Lie, the ''King Yan'' of Hell, a ruthless killer, the one who has captured us all? Don''t trust him!" Lin Tian said, "I know he is Murong Lie. Today I am here to bid you all a final farewell. Tomorrow, I will officially join Hell." Upon hearing this, the Dragon Emperor''s mouth twitched with angry eyes, but inside, he was skeptical. Lin Tian was chosen by the old chief, and the chief''s judgment in people never errs, so the Dragon Emperor entirely refused to believe Lin Tian would betray Nidhogg. He trusted Lin Tian, but that didn''t mean others did as well. Huo Shaotian angrily said, "Lin Tian, why would you join Hell? They are all ruthless killers. I had over a dozen disciples, all killed by these demons from Hell." Lin Tian said, "To stay alive. Only by joining them can I survive, while you stubborn people who refuse to compromise with Hell can only die." Jian Cangsheng shouted, "Lin Tian, when faced with the white python, you were willing to give us a chance at life, now how can you bow down to Hell, to surrender to them to stay alive? I really misunderstood you!" "They offer me a woman, teach me martial arts, give me everything I want. Why shouldn''t I join them? By joining them, I will gain immense glory. I''m still so young; should I end up buried in the wilderness like you, with just one life, and nothing left after death?" The Dragon Emperor stepped forward, pointing at Lin Tian and roared, "Lin Tian, without us, Nidhogg, you would have died long ago! Have you forgotten who saved you when you were seizing the Red Flame Stone? Have you forgotten who wanted to kill you and who risked their life to save you when you were at the bottom of the sea seizing the Ability Stone!" The Dragon Emperor subtly pointed to Murong Lie. Murong Lie stepped forward, "Back then, Lin Tian and I were enemies, and I had to kill him. In the future, Lin Tian and I will be mentor and disciple. Whoever dares to kill him, I will repay tenfold!" Lin Tian pointed at the Dragon Emperor and retorted, "I admit, you''ve saved my life several times, but if it weren''t for your damned missions, would I have come close to death so many times? I risked my life to complete the tasks you assigned to me, and in the end, I got nothingno money, no woman, no power. What right do you have to point at me now?" Chapter 625 - 597: Turning the Tide "I have risked life and limb for Nidhogg, yet gained nothing. What right do you have to blame me?" Lin Tian roared, his face twisted maliciously. "You...!" The Dragon Emperor said, his face livid with rage, unable to speak. The Sect Leaders standing nearby rebuked him in turn. "Traitor, I wish I could kill you right now." "Colluding with Hell, aiding the tyrant, how could Nidhogg ever harbor someone like you?" "Dragon Emperor, alas, your lifelong renown is now ruined by this boy." ..., ... The crowd accused Lin Tian, mocking the Dragon Emperor along the way. Huo Shaotian, unable to contain his anger, bellowed, "Lin Tian, I never thought you would be such a person. I falsely regarded you as my brother, saved your life, I truly misjudged you. Lin Tian, even if I descend into Hell, I will curse you to never die a good death!" Huo Shaotian was indeed furious. He felt a wave of betrayal, his heart ashen, utterly disillusioned with friendship. "Damn you, how dare you curse me!" Lin Tian yelled and instantly drew the Godslayer Sword, his killing intent bursting forth, charging in. As his foot touched the windowsill, Murong Lie''s hand clamped tightly on Lin Tian''s shoulder, stopping him from advancing. Lin Tian turned, shouting angrily, "Let me go, I''m going in to kill him!" "Kid, don''t try any tricks," Murong Lie warned. "With you here, what tricks could I possibly play? Surely you aren''t afraid that I''ll rescue them right under your watch!" "Hmph, I doubt you have the ability to, but don''t you dare try anything, or I''ll be the first to kill you!" Murong Lie let go of Lin Tian, who, clutching the Godslayer Sword, rushed into the house. He stormed in, seething with rage, the Godslayer Sword aimed straight at Huo Shaotian. Huo Shaotian, slightly frightened, stepped back continuously, his face filled with anger and resentfulness. He couldn''t believe that Lin Tian, just moments ago a comrade in arms, now pointed a sword at him. However, just as Lin Tian closed to within five meters of Huo Shaotian, he suddenly turned, pulled out a Red Flame Flower from his bosom, and tossed it to the Dragon Emperor. He shouted, "This is the Red Flame Flower, it can cure the poison in your bodies!" The Dragon Emperor caught the Red Flame Flower and also shouted, "Quick, eat a petal of the Red Flame Flower each, it can instantly cure the poison of the Five Blessings Scatter!" "What, you, Lin Tian!" Murong Lie back then, teeth clenched with fury, yelled to his subordinates as he rushed into the house, "Everyone, storm in, show no mercy in your killing, Lin Tian, you dare ruin my plans, I will definitely kill you!" Though Lin Tian handed the antidote to the Dragon Emperor, swallowing it and detoxifying would take thirty seconds. The Dragon Emperor''s men were just outside the door; within thirty seconds, it was enough time to kill most of them, in the end, these people would still die. However, before killing these Sect Leaders, Murong Lie wanted to kill Lin Tian. If not for Lin Tian, Murong Lie''s plan to use these Sect Leaders as hostages, gradually destroying the sects, would have succeeded. But now, all his plans were ruined. In a flash, Murong Lie unleashed his full superpower, a Thunder Fist carrying immense Divine Power, and attacked Lin Tian directly. With such power, Lin Tian could not resist, he had already resigned himself to death, turning to Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng among others, he shouted, "I am not a traitor!" Then, he laughed, a laugh so serene, so proud. Compared to Murong Lie and the others, Lin Tian''s strength was still too weak. Being able to pass the Red Flame Flower to the Dragon Emperor and the others was already the limit of what he could do. Beyond that, he really couldn''t help! The mission was complete, a death well met; some die as light as a feather, others as heavy as Mount Tai. "Brother Tian." "Lin Tian!" ..., ... Everyone cried out in unison; they had just been cursing and mocking Lin Tian, but now, he was sacrificing his life to save theirs. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They felt as if an invisible hand had fiercely slapped their faces; they were ashamed, even unable to meet Lin Tian''s eyes. Lin Tian, however, was composed, turning his head to stare at Murong Lie, facing the enormous Thunder Fist without a trace of fear, but rather, a smile of victory on his lips. Murong Lie''s Thunder Fist arrived in an instant, killing to within five meters of Lin Tian. Just at this critical moment, a familiar wave of superpower burst forth from behind Lin Tian. The room turned golden, and Lin Tian looked up to see a golden war spear suddenly appearing above his head! It was the Dragon Emperor, only a few seconds had passed, and the Dragon Emperor had already regained his superpower! "What?" Murong Lie exclaimed in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief, wondering how this could be! How could the Dragon Emperor mobilize superpower! The golden war spear, carrying immense Divine Power, went straight for Murong Lie. That move contained the Dragon Emperor''s full power, and it was a surprise attack. Caught off guard, Murong Lie quickly pulled back his fist that was aimed at Lin Tian and hastily threw out a punch to block the Dragon Emperor''s golden war spear. Boom! An earth-shattering explosion rang out as the golden war spear and Murong Lie''s Thunder Fist collided fiercely, sending Murong Lie flying several meters back, coughing up blood from severe injuries! The Dragon Emperor also staggered three steps back, with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, slightly injured. Murong Lie, glaring at the Dragon Emperor with resentment and disbelief, asked, "You... you''re not poisoned!" The Dragon Emperor sneered, "Brother, we have been fellow disciples for over a decade, knowing each other well. Isn''t it unsurprising that I''m not poisoned?" Murong Lie coughed up another mouthful of blood, this time out of sheer frustration. Murong Lie was stronger than the Dragon Emperor and being narrow-minded, always wanted to surpass him. Yet today, the Dragon Emperor had ''played'' him, causing him to cough up blood out of anger. While they were talking, two powerful figures arrived to kill, one being Mo Tian from the Shenxing Gate, and the other the Palace Master of Beidou Palace, Beijun! Both were affiliated with Hell and considered traitors. In this operation, they coordinated with forces inside and outside Hell to capture the Dragon Emperor and his people! "Kill... kill them...!" Murong Lie said weakly. Mo Tian and Beijun charged immediately towards the Dragon Emperor, and simultaneously, the top fighters from Hell broke in, all rushing towards the Dragon Emperor. It''s difficult to fend off multiple attackers, especially with the likes of Mo Tian and Beijun, who are Sect Master level figures with formidable strength and not to be underestimated. Lin Tian shouted, "Dragon Emperor, catch the sword!" He threw the Godslayer Sword to him, which was all the help he could offer. The Dragon Emperor caught the Godslayer Sword, and as the sword was drawn, a streak of Sword Qi instantly killed one of Hell''s top fighters. Then, the Dragon Emperor unleashed formidable combat will, activated his Superpower, and formed a golden war spear which he thrust at Mo Tian and Beijun. With his right hand holding the Godslayer Sword, he furiously slashed at the oncoming fighters from Hell. The Dragon Emperor held the power of the Fusion Realm, while many of Hell''s top fighters were at the Half-Step Fusion Realm, with Mo Tian and Beijun being only slightly weaker than the Dragon Emperor. Nonetheless, the Dragon Emperor was outnumbered, and despite the strong fight, he was slightly overpowered. Mo Tian and Beijun were repelled by the Dragon Emperor, but the top fighters from Hell quickly encircled him, moving forward fearlessly, and in a blink, the Dragon Emperor was covered with numerous cuts, his armor drenched in bloodseriously wounded! Mo Tian then rushed towards him, aiming a punch directly at the Dragon Emperor. The Dragon Emperor mustered his strength to throw a punch, which sent Mo Tian staggering back, followed by Beijun launching a palm strike aiming for the Dragon Emperor. Surrounded by the fighters from Hell, the Dragon Emperor had no time to block this palm strike. Beijun''s palm landed harshly on the Dragon Emperor''s chest, causing him to spit blood and crash against the wall. The strength of this palm was so tremendous that the Dragon Emperor was critically injured and dying, incapable even of moving. "Kill him, make sure you kill him!" Murong Lie roared with glee upon seeing the Dragon Emperor grievously wounded. Mo Tian and Beijun hurriedly advanced, intent on ending the Dragon Emperor''s life. "I''ve recovered!" "I''ve recovered too!" Two figures immediately dashed out, positioning themselves in front of the Dragon Emperor. One was the Sect Master of the Flaming Sect, the teacher of Huo Shaotian, Huo Changfeng, and the other was the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Jian Zhongtian, the teacher of Jian Cangsheng. Huo Changfeng shot out a fire blast, forcing Mo Tian back. Jian Zhongtian drew his sword, unleashing a Sword Qi that wounded Beijun. The strong fighters from Hell panicked but still madly charged at Huo Changfeng and Jian Zhongtian. With their sects being the strongest, the two men''s power was nearly comparable to that of the Dragon Emperor. One used fire and the other wielded his sword. Within moments, they had slain four Half-Step Fusion Realm experts. "I''ve recovered too!" "I''ve recovered too!" "Me too!" "I can activate my Superpower now!" "Hahaha... I can activate my Superpower now, Hell, you beasts, I''m going to make you pay!" , . Thirty seconds had passed, and one after another, allies recovered and joined the battle, quickly killing more than ten of Hell''s top fighters. At each fighter''s fall, Murong Lie felt a sting, as these were Half-Step Fusion Realm experts. Hell had only about fifty such experts in total, each a powerful figure capable of controlling a region. He did not know how much resources and effort it would take to train another such expert, yet now, over a dozen had perished, causing him huge pain. If looks could kill, Lin Tian and Mo Tian would have died many times over as Murong Lie watched, wishing he could just rush over and kill Lin Tian and the Dragon Emperor. Though resentful, the situation was looking grim; even the weakest of these Sect Leaders were at the Half-Step Fusion Realm. Figures like the Dragon Emperor, Huo Changfeng, and Jian Zhongtian were seasoned Fusion Realm experts, and a direct confrontation would mean sure defeat for Hell. "Dragon Emperor, Lin Tian, I am your sworn enemy!" Murong Lie cried out furiously. "Retreat!" He reluctantly gave the order to retreat! Chapter 626 - 598 Great Tonic Medicine "Retreat!" Murong Lie issued the retreat order, and as he turned around, he didn''t forget to glare fiercely at Lin Tianyi. "Everyone, chase them, take advantage of today''s opportunity to wipe out Hell completely!" Huo Changfeng and Jian Zhongtian shouted together, quickly leading their troops out to make the kill. However, they were a step too late, and by the time they charged out, Murong Lie, along with the regional powerhouses, had already rushed a hundred meters away. It was no longer possible to surround and annihilate them. Unwilling to give up, Huo Changfeng yelled, "Everyone, keep chasing them, even if we can''t wipe them all out, we can still reduce their strength. If we can kill one more, that''s one less!" No sooner had Huo Shaotian''s words fallen than distant cries of battle reached their ears. Jian Zhongtian yelled, "That''s our Heavenly Sword Sect, our Heavenly Sword Sect has come to support us!" "Quick, look, our Divine Fist Sect has also arrived!" "And there''s the Three Talents Sect!" "Wulun Sect, they''ve all come, all of them!" "Hahaha...!" ...,.... The disciples who had returned to report to their sects had relayed the situation here, and about twenty nearby sects had already arrived. It was originally thought they would negotiate with Hell and engage in a bloody battle, but by the time they arrived, the powerhouses of Hell, like drowning rats, were already embarrassingly fleeing. Everyone was exhilarated, and they mercilessly attacked the fleeing foes. Those powerhouses from Hell suffered greatly, with pursuers behind them and over twenty sects ambushing them from the front. Caught in a pincer attack and besieged on all sides, they were in a tough spot. In a moment, the powerhouses of Hell were thrown into chaos; numerous experts died en masse, including quite a few from the half-step Fusion Realm. A chaotic, blood-soaked battle ensued, with everyone driven to a frenzy. A few months ago, Hell had dispatched powerhouses who extensively killed disciples of the sects, leading to this competition for disciples to elect an Alliance Hierarch to lead the sects in resisting Hell. All the sects had been holding a grudge against Hell, and now that they faced their nemesis, they were especially furious! "Kill, kill, kill!" Angry roars issued from the sect powerhouses, and at that moment, the once formidable Hell became like lambs to the slaughter. Mo Tian and Beijun of Shenxing Gate and Beidou Palace, respectively, also fought fiercely amid the chaos. Their clothes were very conspicuous, unlike the black attire of those from Hell, making it easy to distinguish the two. Traitors are actually more despicable than those unblinking murderous devils from Hell. If it weren''t for Mo Tian and Beijun''s assistance, Hell could not have succeeded so easily. Huo Changfeng propelled his superpower, targeting Mo Tian, while Jian Zhongtian pulled out his treasured sword, aiming for Beijun. Mo Tian and Beijun had already lost their courage, and with Huo Changfeng and Jian Zhongtian extracting their swords bitterly and the former also having half a level of strength over them, it took less than ten moves for Mo Tian and Beijun to be killed together by Huo Changfeng and Jian Zhongtian. The fierce battle lasted over twenty minutes, with corpses scattered everywhere and blood filling the sky. In the end, however, Murong Lie managed to lead more than twenty half-step Fusion Realm Hell powerhouses out of the encirclement and escaped towards the dense forest, disappearing without a trace. Huo Changfeng sighed, "Ah... they still let those guys escape. Given time, they are still a menace!" Jian Zhongtian, however, was very optimistic, happily patting Huo Changfeng on the shoulder and saying, "This time, we have severely damaged Hell, an outcome we never expected. Moreover, we also rooted out Mo Tian and Beijun, these two cancers. Let''s be satisfied with that!" In this encounter, Hell had brought over a hundred people, half of whom were half-step Fusion Realm experts, with the rest also being strong contenders. In the encirclement battle that just occurred, all of Hell''s strong contenders were killed, and more than twenty half-step Fusion Realm experts also perished. It can be said that this was a major blow to Hell, with three-quarters of their experts wiped out. Even Murong Lie suffered severe injuries and fled in disarray. This was considered a significant victory, a hard-won victory. Huo Changfeng smiled and said, "Ultimately, we owe a lot to that disciple named Lin Tian. The Dragon Emperor also suffered serious injuries. Let''s go see them now!" "Let''s go, the two of us together!" ...,.... Relative to these sects, Lin Tian''s strength was still quite weak; thus, Lin Tian didn''t rush out to chase the Hell powerhouses but instead hastened to administer a healing potion to the Dragon Emperor. The Dragon Emperor''s power had reached the Fusion Realm, and the healing potion''s effect on him was minimal. Although it couldn''t heal his injuries completely, it at least alleviated his condition. After drinking a healing potion, the Dragon Emperor''s breathing gradually stabilized. Although he had not yet awakened, his life was out of danger. Lin Tian carried him to the bed and tended to him with great care! Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng, among others, aware of their insufficient strength, simply decided to stay in a room with Lin Tian. When Lin Tian had settled the Dragon Emperor, Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng came over to Lin Tian with their heads lowered, their faces red, and an apologetic look on their faces. Jian Cangsheng spoke first, "Um... Tian brother... I was disrespectful to you earlier... Please don''t take it to heart, I... I was wrong...!" Huo Shaotian followed, saying, "Tian brother, me too, I was... also disrespectful to you earlier, and even cursed you... you... to die, I was wrong too...!" "I misunderstood Tian brother earlier as well, I was wrong." "And me." "Add me to that, we were all wrong." Yue Lei, Chen Long, and Wang Hai immediately said. "Oh, it''s nothing, it''s all in the past now, no worries," Lin Tian said nonchalantly. However, Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng, among others, were still bowing their heads, not daring to look at Lin Tian. Lin Tian continued to reassure, "I had no choice but to temporarily surrender to Murong Lie, and I didn''t tell you guys in advance. If one of you had surrendered to Murong Lie, I would have said the same about you. So, don''t take it to heart, this is all human nature. Come on, we are still brothers...!" He stretched out a hand. "Alright, we are still good brothers!" Huo Shaotian slapped Lin Tian''s hand and said with a grin. "Right, let bygones be bygones. Brother Tian is not petty, so generous!" Jian Cangsheng said. "Brother Tian." "Brother." Six people placed their hands together, shouted "Brother!" and then all burst into laughter. Then, several hurried figures ran in from outsideit was Huo Changfeng and Jian Zhongtian, among others. "Master." "Master." Huo Shaotian and Jian Cangsheng called out in unison. Huo Changfeng and Jian Zhongtian did not mind them. They asked Lin Tian, "How are you, are you alright!" Lin Tian shook his head and said, "I''m fine, but the Dragon Emperor, he...!" Huo Changfeng and Jian Zhongtian quickly ran to the Dragon Emperor''s side, one taking his pulse, the other peeling his eyelids. Afterward, both of them sighed with relief. Huo Changfeng said, "No worries, the Dragon Emperor is just severely injured, his life isn''t in danger. I have a Lingzhi mushroom here. Stew it later and give it to the Dragon Emperor, it can help him recover quickly." Not to be outdone, Jian Zhongtian took out a wild ginseng from his chest and said, "I have a wild ginseng here, a rare tonic. Stew it, and it can make the Dragon Emperor recover quickly." Holding the Lingzhi mushroom in one hand and the ginseng in the other, Lin Tian looked at Huo Changfeng and Jian Zhongtian with a puzzled face, thinking: When did these two become so warm-hearted! Among the sixty or so Sects, Nidhogg, the Fiery Flame Sect, and the Heavenly Sword Sect were the strongest. The three of them neither yielded to each other and eyed the position of the Alliance Hierarch with covetous eyes, harboring mutual hostility. But after this upheaval, firstly, Lin Tian risked his life to bring the Red Flame Flower, and the Dragon Emperor risked his life to hold off the master from Hell for thirty seconds. It was because of their desperate assistance that Huo Changfeng and the others could now stand here steadily and also inflicted heavy damage on Hell. Now, they truly admired the Dragon Emperor and Lin Tian from the bottom of their hearts, after all, their lives were saved by the Dragon Emperor and Lin Tian. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They now held no hostility towards the Dragon Emperor, only respect. Then, more Sect Masters came in, each taking out their personal treasures to give to the Dragon Emperor, urging him to recuperate well. Lin Tian quickly took the Lingzhi mushroom and ginseng to stew while Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, and others helped. After a flurry of activity, over a dozen bowls of Great Tonic Medicine were ready. Without salt, without seasoning, and without any culinary skills, but this Great Tonic Medicine, stewed with rare treasures like ginseng and Lingzhi mushroom, was delicious. Even dry stewed, its fragrance wafted everywhere. Smelling this scent was refreshing and invigorating. When good things are cooked, they are just different, truly delicious. All those bowls of Great Tonic Medicine were brought in front of the Dragon Emperor. Lin Tian was spoonfeeding him, hoping he would recover quickly and wake up soon. The process of feeding the medicine was truly tormenting, these bowls of Great Tonic Medicine were too delicious. Lin Tian was feeding and drooling at the same time, really wanting to drink it all himself. Half an hour later, all the bowls of Great Tonic Medicine had been fed into the Dragon Emperor''s stomach. The Dragon Emperor''s breathing became more steady and powerful. He looked like he was about to wake up. Lin Tian stared at him, wanting to see him wake up, so he could be at ease. However, as he stared, Lin Tian noticed something unusual. The Dragon Emperor had not woken up but had started bleeding from his nose, flowing continuously like vomiting blood. "Why is he bleeding from the nose, could something be wrong!" Lin Tian exclaimed, becoming worried, and then ran outside to find Huo Changfeng and Jian Zhongtian. The two of them rushed over in a hurry, saying as they ran, "How could this be, the Dragon Emperor was just fine, how could he be bleeding from the nose, could it be poisoning, we must have been careless earlier and didn''t notice...!" The Dragon Emperor''s nose kept bleeding profusely. The two immediately checked his pulse and frowned in confusion, "There''s nothing wrong, why is he bleeding from the nose!" This puzzled Huo Changfeng and Jian Zhongtian. As they watched the Dragon Emperor continuously bleeding from the nose, they grew anxious. An unknown illness is the most terrifying. Seeing that they could not diagnose the problem, they were utterly frantic! Chapter 627 - 599 Alliance Hierarch The most terrifying thing is the unknown illness, the absence of any symptoms at all is even scarier, Jian Zhongtian and Huo Changfeng couldn''t identify the cause, anxious and at their wits'' end. "Quickly call Nidhogg and get a plane ready," Huo Changfeng said to Lin Tian, "Let''s get the Dragon Emperor to the hospital fast. He''s bleeding from the noseit''s practically as bad as vomiting blood. If this goes on, he will surely bleed to death!" Lin Tian also got scared and hurriedly took out his phone, ready to dial. Unintentionally, Jian Zhongtian saw more than a dozen large bowls placed on the table next to the bed. "Stop!" Jian Zhongtian interrupted Lin Tian, pointing at the bowls and asking, "Lin Tian, what''s going on here?" Lin Tian answered truthfully, "Didn''t you give me some tonic medicine? I stewed it all and let the Dragon Emperor drink it." "What?" Jian Zhongtian exclaimed. Huo Changfeng quickly asked, "The tonics we gave you, more than a dozen of them, you made the Dragon Emperor drink all of it in one go!" Lin Tian nodded, his face innocent as if to say: What''s the problem? I made him drink it all for his own good, so he could recover faster. After that, Huo Changfeng turned around and lifted the blanket covering the Dragon Emperor. That one action gave Lin Tian quite a shock. "So big!" Lin Tian silently exclaimed in admiration but then, comparing it to his own, he instantly smiled. The scale of the Dragon Emperor''s manhood was still just a bit smaller than his own. "Hahahaha...!" Seeing the state of the Dragon Emperor, Jian Zhongtian and Huo Changfeng both burst into laughter. "What are you laughing at?" A puzzled Lin Tian stepped forward to ask. Just a moment ago, the two men were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, but in the blink of an eye, they were laughing heartily without a care in the world. Uh...! The thought alone made Lin Tian feel disgusted, sleazy even. Then, a miraculous thing happenedthe Dragon Emperor''s manhood gradually calmed down, and the bleeding from his nostrils slowed until it stopped completely. The Dragon Emperor was cured! Lin Tian was baffled. What was going on? The Dragon Emperor''s body was truly strange! One moment he was bleeding profusely from the nose, and the next, he was fine. What on earth was the reason? With a relaxed and teasing look, Jian Zhongtian and Huo Changfeng watched the Dragon Emperor, then turned their heads toward Lin Tian and said, "Oh Lin Tian, Lin Tian, you''ve really done it now. You''ve caused him trouble down there; we had to give him an injection. When he wakes up, he will surely deal with youyou''re in for a spanking!" "Was it me... that caused the Dragon Emperor trouble?" Lin Tian pointed to himself, emphasizing his disbelief. He was truly wronged. He had acted with the best intentions for the Dragon Emperor, yet now it looked as though he had harmed him instead. "Hahahaha...!" Just looking at Lin Tian, Huo Changfeng wanted to laugh. He said, "The tonic medicine we gave you contains numerous enchanted elements, treasures of the world." "Take for example the Lingzhi I gave you. If a common person were to consume it, they couldn''t eat it directly they should break off half an ounce of the Lingzhi meat to make a porridge to share with their entire family. By that measure, a common person could only consume between 100 to 200 grams of Lingzhi at a time." "Lingzhi is a potent medicine. Eating too much can cause nosebleeds, like what happened to the Dragon Emperor just now. A slight mishap could be fatal!" Jian Zhongtian continued, "We gave you more than a dozen Precious Medicines, but we didn''t tell you to give them all to the Dragon Emperor at once. Fortunately, the Dragon Emperor has formidable strength, and that''s why he only suffered a nosebleed. If a common person had eaten the tonics we gave you, they''d have died long ago!" Ah, so that was it! Lin Tian felt helpless. So, the Dragon Emperor had a nosebleed because he had been too well-rested, and his manhood even stood up... As Jian Zhongtian and Huo Changfeng leisurely left the room, they even considerately reminded Lin Tian to prepare himself, as the Dragon Emperor wouldn''t let him off when he woke up. Lin Tian was ashen-faced, nearly in tears. The Dragon Emperor was an individual who could shake Huaxia with just a stomp of his foot. They were old adversaries, and now the Dragon Emperor had lost face in front of his two old adversaries. Thinking about this, Lin Tian clutched his behind tightly. "Dragon Emperor, oh...!" With a whining expression, Lin Tian ran to the Dragon Emperor''s side, pleading, "I was wrong, I truly was. It wasn''t my fault! I only meant well, wanting you to recover quickly. I didn''t know eating too much could cause nosebleeds, and for that thing to stand up...!" Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Ignorance isn''t a sin. You, who are so great and magnanimous, please let this one slide, forgive me just this once...!" He wept by the Dragon Emperor''s side for a long while, then proceeded to wipe the Dragon Emperor''s sweat, clean his body, doing everything to appease him, making sure to serve him well. Half an hour later, the Dragon Emperor groggily woke up. As soon as Lin Tianyi saw him awaken, his face changed instantly. Then, with a grin, he walked over to the Dragon Emperor and said, "Dragon Emperor, you''re awake. Are you hungry or hot? If you''re hungry, I''ll cook for you, if you''re hot, I''ll open a window for you!" "Lin! Tian!" A roar erupted from the mouth of the Dragon Emperor. Lin Tian shivered all over and hurriedly explained, "Dragon Emperor, it''s really not my fault. I fed you more than ten bowls of Great Tonic Medicine in one go, truly hoping you would recover soon. I really didn''t expect that you..." Before Lin Tian could finish explaining, the Dragon Emperor charged out of bed. Despite his severe injuries, which made it hard for him to take even a single step, he still rushed towards Lin Tian in a fury. Lin Tian quickly took to his heels and vanished from the Dragon Emperor''s sight, feeling incredibly wronged. Good intentions led to bad outcomes. If only he had known, Lin Tian would have swallowed all the Great Tonic Medicine himself and not left a single drop for the Dragon Emperor. Early the next morning, everyone gathered together. With the help of the dozen or so bowls of Great Tonic Medicine, the Dragon Emperor had recovered three to four parts of his health and could walk normally without any problem. Although the final of the disciple competition was disrupted by the people from Hell, everyone saw the contributions Lin Tian had made. If it weren''t for Lin Tian, these Sect Masters might still be locked up by the people from Hell, held as hostages, and used as leverage in negotiations with their Sects! It could be said that Lin Tian reversed a dire situation, saved these Sect Masters, and shattered the conspiracy of Hell, while also dealing a heavy blow to the cohorts from Hell. And the Dragon Emperor, he too fought hard against Murong Lie, Mo Tian, the northern province champions, and a host of other powerhouses from Hell, trading severe injuries for the safety of the Sect Masters. Lin Tian and the Dragon Emperor were heroes this time, steadying the faltering tower, and they earned the respect and admiration of everyone. Originally, Huo Changfeng and Jian Zhongtian both had their eyes on the position of Alliance Hierarch, but now it seemed that only the Dragon Emperor was worthy of the role. At eight o''clock in the morning, the authorization ceremony was held. Sixty or so Sects, counting those who had come to reinforce yesterday, amounted to over a thousand people attending this authorization ceremony. Huo Changfeng, holding a microphone, yelled from the side. "I announce that the first-place winner of this disciple competition is Lin Tian!" Lin Tian slowly walked to the center of the crowd and waved to everyone. Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, and others looked excited, as if Lin Tian winning first place made them even happier than if they had won it themselves. "Lin Tian!" Huo Shaotian called out from the side. Immediately after, everyone followed and shouted loudly. "Lin Tian, Lin Tian, Lin Tian...!" Over a thousand people shouted Lin Tian''s name in unison. They all knew what he had done for them and admired him from the bottom of their hearts. Lin Tian closed his eyes and spread his arms, as if reveling in the sound. Then, Jian Zhongtian, holding a very exquisite wooden case, slowly walked over. Huo Changfeng continued to yell from the side, "According to the rules of this competition, Lin Tian is the victor, hence the position of Alliance Hierarch goes to the Dragon Emperor. Now, bestow the Great Seal!" Jian Zhongtian slowly opened the wooden case, which held a square Great Seal wrapped in yellow silk ribbon. The Great Seal was cubic, half a meter in length, and engraved with a single large character on its base. "Alliance!" This Great Seal symbolized power and unparalleled glory. The Dragon Emperor solemnly took the "Alliance" Great Seal, gently held it in hand, and lifted it into the air. "I, the Dragon Emperor, swear here today that I am committed to eradicating Hell and restoring peace to the world!" "Alliance Hierarch, Alliance Hierarch, Alliance Hierarch, Alliance Hierarch...!" Everyone shouted in unison, all bowing respectfully towards the Dragon Emperor. Afterward, the Dragon Emperor slowly put away the "Alliance" Great Seal, marking the end of the authorization ceremony. With no lavish stage, no elaborate performances, and without a camera in sight, the authorization ceremony concluded in less than ten minutes, hastily brought to a close with just a few words. It did not seem formal at all, but no one dared to underestimate the significance of the ceremony. All the Sect Masters of the sixty-odd Sects were present, the "Alliance" Great Seal was claimed by the Dragon Emperor, and from that moment on, he became the Alliance Hierarch of those Sects, with the authority to command all, the most powerful person within the Sects. This time, the happiest person was the Dragon Emperor. He became the Alliance Hierarch, all thanks to Lin Tian, which is why he didn''t hold the previous day''s events against Lin Tian. Moreover, against all expectations, they managed to severely damage the experts from Hell. With so many of their people dead, they wouldn''t dare act rashly again anytime soon. This allowed the Dragon Emperor ample time to prepare for his fight against Hell. Chapter 628 - 600 Passion in the Office Hell was severely damaged, and the reign of the Dragon Emperor as the Alliance Hierarch could now be stable for a while. In the short term, Hell would not make an appearance. This phase of the disciples'' competition officially came to an end, and Lin Tian lived up to expectations, aiding the Dragon Emperor in securing the position of Alliance Hierarch. As everyone prepared to leave, Lin Tian, Jian Cangsheng, Huo Shaotian, Chen Long, Wang Hai, and Yue Lei, the six of them gathered together for one last farewell. Even Lin Tian had not anticipated that a routine competition between disciples would encounter so many twists and turns. However, fortunately, victory was achieved in the end, and the life-and-death struggles added five good brothers to Lin Tian''s life. Huo Shaotian said, "It''s my honor to have met you all this time. Once we part today, it will be difficult to meet again. Come on, let''s finish this drink." "Cheers!" After drinking a glass, everyone felt sentimental, the atmosphere heavy and silent, with moist eyes. Lin Tian said, "What''s this about? We''re just parting ways, not a life-or-death farewell. We''ll definitely meet again in the future. Besides, with the advance of technology, we can video chat and see each other across thousands of miles. Let''s exchange phone numbers, QQ, and WeChat contacts and create a group chat for future conversations." "Hahaha, Tian is right." "Let''s all share our contact information and keep in touch in the future!" Amidst laughter and conversation, they drank a few more glasses and finally said their goodbyes. Nidhogg sent people to pick up the Dragon Emperor and Lin Tian. Holding the Great Seal with the character "Alliance" on it, the Dragon Emperor said happily, "Lin Tian, you''ve really accomplished something this time. Come back with me to Nidhogg, and I''ll throw you a victory celebration!" "It''s my duty; no need for celebration. Just take me straight to Wu''an City, I miss my little wife." Lin Tian humbly replied to the Dragon Emperor for perhaps the first time. The Dragon Emperor, though slightly embarrassed by the refusal but already used to it, said, "Alright, I''ll take you to Wu''an City. Nidhogg won''t be making any big moves soon, so you can take a good rest. But never slacken in martial arts, for there is always someone better out there, and higher mountains beyond the ones we know!" "Yes!" Lin Tian responded. Back in Wu''an City, Lin Tian first swung by Bu Mengting''s jewelry store to see how his little wife''s jewelry business was doing. Just as he reached the entrance to ''Mengting''s Jewels'', a huge poster instantly caught Lin Tian''s attention. The poster featured Meng Ke''er, who was half-turned, her finger lightly touching her lips, adorned with a dazzling diamond on her thumb. Her wrists, neck, and earlobes were all bejeweled; the jewelry''s sparkling translucence, combined with Meng Ke''er''s stunningly beautiful face, was mesmerizing and irresistible. Lin Tian stood at the entrance for a moment and noticed a steady stream of customers coming and going; a jewelry store that could keep guests coming and going so consistently was definitely doing well in business. It seemed that having Meng Ke''er as an endorser had really boosted Bu Mengting''s jewelry sales. Lin Tian walked in. The staff were busy attending to customers, and he headed straight for Bu Mengting''s office. He did not knock but pushed the door open, eager to see what his little wife was up to. At that moment, Bu Mengting stood by the window, each of her right hand''s fingers adorned with a resplendent piece of jewelry, comparing them under the sunlight. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sound of the door opening startled Bu Mengting. She quickly turned around and exclaimed, "Who is it?" Seeing it was Lin Tian, Bu Mengting immediately smiled. She wanted to throw herself into his arms, but remembering that Lin Tian had just startled her, she pouted, turned her head away, and said with feigned annoyance, "Have you no manners? Don''t you know to knock? You scared me!" "Little wife, I just couldn''t wait to see you, so I rushed right in without knocking," said Lin Tian. As he spoke, he moved closer to Bu Mengting and wrapped his arms gently around her waist from behind. "What were you just doing?" Lin Tian asked, eyeing the five diamond rings on her hand. Bu Mengting lifted her hand again, placing the five diamond rings under the sunlight. "Husband, look, which of these five diamond rings is the most valuable?" she asked. Lin Tian closely examined them, comparing the size of the diamonds on each ring. He noticed that the diamond on the middle ring was the largest. Pointing to the middle ring, he said, "This one is the most valuable; it has the biggest diamond." "Tsk!" Bu Mengting looked back at Lin Tian with disdain and then wriggled out of his embrace. "This one is the most valuable!" She plucked the ring from her pinky finger. As Lin Tian examined closely, he noticed the diamond ring Bu Mengting referred to had the smallest stone. Why was it that the smallest ring was the most valuable? Bu Mengting, like a teacher, explained meticulously. "With diamonds, you can''t just look at the size, you have to consider the quality," she said. Then, Bu Mengting placed the big one picked by Lin Tian and the small one she chose under the sunlight. "Look, the one you picked is rather large, but observe its qualityit''s tinged with green. This indicates impurities inside it, limiting its value," she explained. "Now look at the one I chose. Although it''s small, it''s pure and flawless, crystal clear. Under the sunlight, the reflected light is blindingthat''s the true appearance of a diamond. It may be small, but I conservatively estimate that the one I picked is worth more than three times the value of the one you picked. And look, there''s more...!" she continued. Bu Mengting went on and on with her explanations, growing more and more excited. Lin Tian hated listening to lectures, and he couldn''t bring himself to pay attention to Bu Mengting''s ceaseless rambling. Slowly, his wayward gaze turned to Bu Mengting''s delicate face. His little wife''s face was truly beautiful, with skin that was fine and flawless. In the sunlight, her skin was pale with a blush of redLin Tian really couldn''t help wanting to bite it. The more Bu Mengting talked, the more serious she became. Some say that when a woman is focused, she''s at her most beautiful, most sexyindeed, it was true. She shuddered, suddenly feeling the gaze of a "pervert" upon her. She sneakily glanced at Lin Tian and noticed his eyes were on her, nearly drooling. This look was all too familiar to Bu Mengtingshe knew she couldn''t escape Lin Tian''s clutches today. Bu Mengting sneered inwardly, a kiss, just one kiss, as if she''d believe that! She forcefully pushed Lin Tian away and quickly moved aside, grabbing a ballpoint pen and pointing it at him, "Lin Tian, let me tell you, this is the office, and I am at work. Behave yourself here. If you want to do anything, we can do it at home after work!" At first, Bu Mengting was still rational, avoiding Lin Tian while emphasizing: This is the office, I''m working. As Lin Tian tried to pounce again, Bu Mengting quickly said, "Husband, I have just one request for you. Lock the office door, then we can continue!" "Alrighty!" Lin Tian replied immediately and dashed at top speed to lock the office door. In just a few steps, Lin Tian activated his Neural Response Speed Ability and Flight Technique, skimming the floor almost as if he were "flying." He was in a hurry, not wanting to wait even a secondno, not even half a second. Bu Mengting was stunned by Lin Tian''s speed; she had never seen him move so quickly or eagerly. The thought of Lin Tian speeding up to be with her made Bu Mengting flush with pride. "Come here, my little darling," Lin Tian called out, laughing as he rushed over. In a blink of an eye, Bu Mengting was stripped bare, and the ensuing scene, too beautifulI dare not write it; even if I did, it would be blocked by the website. Bu Mengting was currently lying on Lin Tian''s chest, her large eyes looking around, a look of satisfaction on her face. Having been nourished, she exuded even more of a woman''s charm, now a top-notch beauty that one couldn''t help but desire relentlessly. But Lin Tian was the one in dire straitslying on the couch like a dead dog, panting heavily, not moving an inch. "Husband, get up, work is over," Bu Mengting said, tapping on Lin Tian to wake him. After a moment, Lin Tian didn''t make a single move, but instead, snoring sounds emerged. "Great," Bu Mengting said with disdain. Chapter 629 - 601 Home-cooked dishes "It''s over!" Bu Mengting stared at the sound asleep Lin Tian with deep disdain. However, she immediately smiled mischievously, thinking back on the intense battle they just had. Bu Mengting enjoyed it to the fullest, scoring it a hundred percent on satisfaction. She was also relieved that Lin Tian was so tired he fell asleep; otherwise, she would have had to surrender. "Awesome!" Thinking this, Bu Mengting patted Lin Tian''s chest in praise. Right afterwards, Bu Mengting dressed Lin Tian, summoned two employees, and had them carry him to the car. She expended quite a bit of effort to get Lin Tian back home. From five in the afternoon, he slept all the way until eight the next morning, truly a sleeping god. But this also indirectly reflected just how intense the battle the day before had been. Half-awake, Lin Tian groped towards his bed, his first action upon waking up always to touch his wife''s twin peaks, a common affliction among all men. But after searching for a long while, Lin Tian couldn''t find Bu Mengting''s body. He opened his eyes and rubbed away the sleep, but there was no sign of his little wife. "Little wife, wife...!" Lin Tian called out several times with no response. He got out of bed and headed to the living room, where he discovered that breakfast was already prepared: a glass of milk, two eggs, a few slices of bread, a bowl of preserved egg and lean pork congee, and several buns. "Well prepared, good job, little wife!" Lin Tian silently praised. Then, he checked his phone to find a message from his little wife. Between the lines, it was full of love and warmth. "Husband, I''ve prepared your breakfast very thoroughly, with a nutritious diet. I specially chose a love-filled breakfast for you. Also, there is some business I need to attend to at the company, so I need to go on a business trip for three days. I will be back after three days. I am deeply sorry for not being able to accompany you during this time," she wrote, concluding with a "crying" emoji. "But don''t be sad, husband. If I can''t be with you, Sister Qianqian can keep you company. She has been staying at our hometown for some days now. You should bring her back. I miss her too," she ended the message with a "laughing" emoji! After reading it, Lin Tian smiled slightly and replied, "Little wife, you''re truly considerate. Love you, mwah!" He felt immensely satisfied. If other men had two women, they would likely end up scratching each other''s eyes out upon meeting. But Bu Mengting and He Qianqian got along like sisters, which would surely make any man jealous. "In the end, it''s all because I''m such a good husband!" Lin Tian sighed, and before he knew it, he was self-admiring again. Bu Mengting was away for three days, and the large house felt empty with only Lin Tian there, particularly lonely and cold at night. It was time to bring the main wife back home. "Qianqian, here I come!" At one in the afternoon, Lin Tian took a flight to He Qianqian''s hometown and brought plenty of nice things for another meeting with his in-laws. He arrived at He Qianqian''s home laden with large and small bags. The father-in-law was leisurely smoking a big pipe while seated on a small stool, looking very contented. "Dad, I''m here!" The father-in-law''s eyes lit up at the sight of Lin Tian. He was very satisfied with his son-in-law and was overjoyed at his arrival. Lin Tian jogged over and then took out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes. "Here, father-in-law, try this, soft Zhonghua. See how it compares to your big pipe?" "Alright, alright, let me try," he said as he put a Zhonghua cigarette to his lips, and Lin Tian lit it for him. "Inhale!" "Exhale!" The father-in-law closed his eyes, took a drag, and said, "It''s smoother than my pipe, but the buzz is much lighter. Still, it feels nice!" Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian handed him the whole pack, saying, "You should smoke these from now on. Don''t worry about cigarettes or alcohol; I''ll take care of it. We''ll smoke Zhonghua and drink red wine." "Hahaha... alright, alright!" the father-in-law happily agreed. He then stood up, patted the dirt off his buttocks, and called into the house, "Wifey, Qianqian, Lin Tian is here, come out!" Lin Tian entered the house as sounds of chopping emanated from the kitchen. He walked in to find the mother and daughter chopping fillings to make dumplings. They were both very pleased to see him, and the mother-in-law said with a grin, "Lin Tian, you have good timing! We were just about to make dumplings today. I''m kneading the dough; I''ll make an extra portion for you!" He Qianqian''s eyes fixed on Lin Tian, her gaze affectionate, and she offered a shallow smile, looking divinely beautiful. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and He Qianqian nearly died of longing for Lin Tian. However, with her parents nearby, she remained reserved, not daring to approach Lin Tian for an intimate greeting! In this somewhat awkward moment, it was the father-in-law who knew what to do. He quickly washed his hands, walked into the kitchen, and said, "Well, Qianqian, you haven''t seen Lin Tian for a long time. Why don''t the two of you go out and chat? We don''t need you here; I''ll help your mom with the dumplings. Go ahead!" The father-in-law directly pushed He Qianqian towards Lin Tian''s side, and seizing the moment, Lin Tian wrapped his arm around her waist and gave his father-in-law a big thumbs up. After all, a man knows a man best. "Mom and Dad, you go ahead with your work; He Qianqian and I are going out," Lin Tian said politely, as he pulled He Qianqian into the house. The moment the door closed, He Qianqian found herself pressed against the wall by Lin Tian, pinned in a ''wall slam''. Lin Tian launched an attack directly, aiming his lips at He Qianqian. "Let go, it''s daytime, and my parents are still in the kitchen!" He Qianqian pushed Lin Tian away, struggling to speak. "Just one kiss, only one." Lin Tian forcefully kissed her, and He Qianqian''s struggles were in vain, followed soon by an onset of fervent kissing. He wanted to take further action, pinning He Qianqian down on the bed, but she sternly refused him, for two reasons: first, it was day, and this was the countryside, different from the city. With neighbors coming in and out, the slightest slip could turn into a live broadcast. Second, her parents were right there. If someone heard them, how embarrassing would that be! Thinking it over, Lin Tian deeply kissed He Qianqian once more, finally giving up on any further advance. Getting caught and being the subject of gossip while doing that kind of thing wasn''t a turn-on for Lin Tian, who decided to patiently wait for the evening to, well, do that with his beloved wife. Afterward, Lin Tian changed the subject and pulled out the gifts he had bought, saying, "Look, darling wife, see what I''ve bought for you all!" "This is Zhonghua cigarettes, Chateau Lafite red wine, for my father-in-law." "These are Lingzhi, oats, bird''s nest, for my mother-in-law." "Here''s French perfume, makeup, a gown designed by an Italian fashion master, and a two-carat super-size diamond ring, for my most beloved wife!" "How about that, do you like it, am I not a good husband?" asked Lin Tian somewhat rhetorically. Perfume, makeup, dresses, and jewelrythese are all things women adore; which woman wouldn''t like them? He Qianqian''s eyes sparkled as she stared at the gifts. Even though she wasn''t lacking in such items, she wouldn''t mind having more! She was thrilled inside, but said with her lips, "Why buy all these things, what a waste of money!" Her words clearly contradicted her feelings, typical of women. Lin Tian boasted confidently, "No problem, as long as you''re happy. What I have plenty of is money." "Come on, try them on, let me see!" He Qianqian grinned as she put on the jewelry, changed into the gown, sprayed on the perfume, and applied the makeup. "How do I look?" asked He Qianqian as she grasped the hem of her gown and twirled on the spot before Lin Tian. The gown fluttered gently and, paired with her exquisite face, she looked like a Heavenly Immortal descending to earth. The air was infused with a subtle fragrance, a perfect blend of He Qianqian''s natural scent and the perfume. "Wow...!" Lin Tian let out a sigh of admiration, his eyes fixed on his wife, looking like a fairy, and inhaling the light, elegant fragrance. He felt like the luckiest man in the world, bar none. What an enjoymentsensory pleasure for both sight and smell. And in the evening, he anticipated the added delight of touch; the very thought was thrilling, downright exuberant! ...,.... One hour later, the house was filled with steam and aromatic scents. "Dumplings are ready, time to eat, time to eat...!" His father-in-law called out loudly. Lin Tian and He Qianqian quickly went outside, where they were met by his mother-in-law carrying garlic sauce and chopsticks. She was also extremely fond of Lin Tian, saying, "Lin Tian, come inside, eat while it''s hot. I made beef dumplings today, specially with big fillings, they''re so tasty. Come and try them!" "Mm!" Lin Tian hurried to the table, picked up his chopsticks, dipped them into the garlic sauce, and downed a large dumpling in one bite. "Oh! Oh! Oh...!" The freshly cooked dumplings were very hot. Lin Tian ate one too fast, grimacing as it burned his mouth. "Eat slowly, what''s the hurry!" chided He Qianqian beside him, trying to fan him with a book, though it was barely effectivethat gesture itself was full of love! With great difficulty, Lin Tian managed to swallow the dumpling, almost gulping it whole, like Zhu Bajie devouring ginseng fruitwithout tasting a thing, unaware if it was delicious or not. But in front of his in-laws, no matter if the food was to his taste or not, he had to claim it was delicious. "Delicious!" Lin Tian gave his in-laws a thumbs-up, pretending to savor it greatly. "Hahaha...!" His father-in-law and mother-in-law laughed heartily, urging, "Everyone sit down. If it''s that good, eat more." When the dumplings cooled down, Lin Tian tasted them properly, and they were indeed deliciouswith big fillings, thin skins, and plenty of meat and juice, just delectable. Country folks are down-to-earth, unlike those fancy city restaurants where dumplings are the size of garlic cloves, with as little filling as wontons, flavorless when you bite into them, and exorbitantly pricedcertainly not worth the cost. And seeing Lin Tian relishing those big dumplings made it seem so appetizing, far tastier than any abalone or lobster you''d find in a restaurant. No matter how exquisite or unique the dishes in a restaurant may be, they can''t compare to a simple, homemade meal shared with family. It''s not about the food; it''s about the love. Chapter 630 - 602 Family Hip-Hop Trivia ``` Massive dumplings, one bite and the fragrance overflows, grease running in every direction, one dumpling after another entered Lin Tian''s stomach, the more he ate, the more exhilarated he became! Mid-meal, his mother-in-law inquired, "Lin Tian, how''s my son He Dong doing at your place? You''re back this time, why didn''t you bring He Dong with you? My eldest son has never been away from home; this is his first trip out, and I''m quite worried." Lin Tian was taken aback, thinking to himself: He Dong is living it up right now, spending his days with Meng Ke''er, rolling in money and women, much happier than you guys. But he couldn''t say these things to his in-lawsif they knew, it might kill them. He said, "He Dong has been arranged by me in a film and television company, working with a brother of mine, negotiated a few deals, and has helped me earn a good deal of money. Rest assured, He Dong has the ability. Give me some time, and I will definitely train him into a talent!" "That''s great, our son is working at a film and television company now, he''s becoming successful, no need to farm with you anymore, hahaha!" Upon hearing this, his mother-in-law''s face beamed with delight and pride. His father-in-law was also very pleased and had complete faith in Lin Tian''s words. However, He Qianqian wasn''t as easily deceived as her parents; her beautiful eyes stared intently at Lin Tian, as if to say: Is that really true? Lin Tian felt He Qianqian''s scrutinizing gaze but pretended not to see and continued eating his dumplings. With her parents present, He Qianqian wouldn''t dare hit him. After the wine had passed three times around and various dishes had been tasted, everyone ate joyfully, their burps echoing the delicious taste of the beef dumplings they''d just enjoyed. The inevitable finally came, and there was no escaping it. He Qianqian dragged Lin Tian outside, pointed at him with her finger, and confronted him, "Come clean, what exactly have you been doing with He Dong!" Lin Tian didn''t rush to answer her; instead, he countered, "What did He Dong tell you?" He Qianqian snapped, "That kid doesn''t say a single reliable thing. He claims you found him a school, he goes to classes during the day and works part-time at an entertainment company at night. When I pressed him further, he said he was too busy to talk to me!" Hey! Lin Tian couldn''t help but think: This kid''s quite the storyteller! "Spill it. What is He Dong really up to now?" He Qianqian demanded again, her eyes filled with worry. "This... well... that is... I mean... actually... I...!" Lin Tian stuttered and stammered, but no coherent sentence came out. He glanced around, looking for a way to change the subject, to divert He Qianqian''s attention. His eyes caught a flower, fiery red and extremely enchanting, quite pretty indeed. "Hey, big wife, look at that flower, it''s beautiful. I''ll pick it for you," he exclaimed. Nearing the bright red flower, he hoped to distract He Qianqian with the gesture. "Get back here." He Qianqian grabbed Lin Tian by the collar and pulled him back forcefully, nearly causing him to stumble. "Don''t try to change the subject. If you don''t make things clear today, I''ll scratch you to death!" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He Qianqian''s hands shaped like claws, her ten fingernails polished with pink nail polish menacingly on display before Lin Tian''s eyes, sent a chill down his spinescratched by those, he''d look like a zebra. "That... it''s... well, you see, He Dong...!" Lin Tian stumbled over his words, still not uttering anything useful, simply stalling for time in hopes of a miracle. He Qianqian knew him too well. She grabbed a stool, sat down in front of Lin Tian, and just quietly gazed at him, her piercing eyes fixed on him. He Qianqian''s stare made Lin Tian''s skin crawl. This matter was indeed a blunder on his part. Which brother-in-law escorts his brother-in-law to lose his virginity? After all, He Dong was only in his teens; this was leading a young kid astray! Lin Tian dawdled, no miracles occurred, and his guilt grew. Eventually, he said, "He Dong is with a brother of mine in Qianshui City. I''ve been away on missions recently and haven''t contacted He Dong. I came here this time to bring you back with me. Otherwise, let''s go to Qianshui City together and see how He Dong is doing?" Upon hearing this, He Qianqian''s anger flared up instantly. "What?" she exclaimed furiously. "Do you realize it''s the first time my brother has left home? Do you realize he never even rode a public bus? Do you realize it was you who insisted on taking my brother out?" He Qianqian pressed forward step by step, questioning Lin Tian, who retreated step by step, not daring to contradict a word, as if a mouse had seen a cat. "How could you be such a brother-in-law, taking my brother out and then neglecting him, huh? He''s alone in Qianshui City, in a place he''s completely unfamiliar with. What if he gets lost, or gets cheated? I''m telling you, I only have this one brother. If anything happens to him, I won''t let you off." Then, He Qianqian grabbed Lin Tian by the lapels and said, "I can''t wait any longer. We are flying to Qianshui City right now. I have to see my brother and know he''s fine before I can calm down!" It must be said, He Qianqian really is a good sister, but hard luck for Lin Tian. He had already said that He Dong was with his buddy, Fang Shaoxiong, and with Fang taking care of him, He Dong would undoubtedly be alright. Was He Qianqian''s rage really necessary? Lin Tian quickly grabbed He Qianqian, saying, "Don''t worry, don''t worry. He Dong must be fine. How about we give He Dong a call to check on him? Rushing out all harried like this will worry your parents." He Qianqian, hearing this, thought Lin Tian made sense, took out her phone, and dialed He Dong''s number. "Hello, who is this?" A lazy voice came through the phone, sounding like someone who had just woken up. "It''s me, He Qianqian!" He Qianqian barked. ``` "Sister... Big sister!" He Dong cried out in alarm, his tone immediately becoming serious. "What are you doing? Just woke up?" He Qianqian asked. "No way, I''m in class!" "In class?" He Dong said these two words and even managed to make He Qianqian laugh. "He Dong, what exactly are you up to? I''m warning you, if you dare lie to me, just see how I''ll deal with you." "Oh, big sister, I''m really not lying, I''m truly in class. Oh no, teacher''s coming, I have to hang up!" "Thud, thud, thud...!" And then, the sounds of thudding came from the phone, He Dong actually hung up. He Qianqian stared at the phone, infuriated, "Okay, you little rascal, how dare you hang up on me!" Then she turned her head and ordered Lin Tian, "You said you have a brother following He Dong, right? Call him. I want to know what He Dong is doing right now. Remember to put it on speaker!" Lin Tian dared not disobey and obediently dialed Fang Shaoxiong''s number, putting it on speaker. "Bro Tian!" "Shaoxiong, what is He Dong up to right now?" Lin Tian asked. "Ah, that kid, what else could he be doing? He''s hardly ever seen, always glued to Meng Ke''er. But don''t worry, big brother, I''ve assigned people to protect him. You can be absolutely assured about his safety." "Oh, okay, carry on with your work!" Lin Tian hurriedly hung up the phone, fearful of letting anything slip. In reality, the cat was already out of the bag. He Qianqian coldly inquired, "Tell me, who is Meng Ke''er and how did she get mixed up with He Dong?" "Meng Ke''er is that big celebrity. Now He Dong can be considered as Meng Ke''er''s boss. The two of them, they''ve sparked a romance!" He Qianqian was incredulous, "That big celebrity Meng Ke''er, she would be interested in my brother!" "He Dong is quite outstanding too, isn''t he? When it comes to love, who can say for sure? How about it, the bride I found for He Dong, are you satisfied?" Lin Tian said. "Satisfied my ass. I want to find He Dong a down-to-earth girl. Girls from the entertainment industry are a no-go. Plus, Meng Ke''er has too many scandals, she doesn''t seem like a decent woman at all. Absolutely cannot marry into our He Family!" Then, He Qianqian pointed her finger at Lin Tian with a wary face, "Lin Tian, I know you can''t be uninvolved in this matter. Just wait. I''ll go find He Dong tomorrow. Once I find out the truth, I won''t let you off." Shortly after, He Qianqian snatched Lin Tian''s phone away, "To prevent you guys from ganging up to deceive me, I''m keeping the phone until I see He Dong." "No way, no way, I still need to play Landlord. I...!" Lin Tian tried to get his phone back, but He Qianqian gave him a fierce look, and Lin Tian didn''t dare say any more. "He Dong, your good days are over!" "Ah, my good days are coming to an end too!" Lin Tian looked up at the sky and lamented. During dinner, He Qianqian mentioned to her parents that she wanted to go back to Wu''an City the next day to see He Dong, and she and Lin Tian strongly suggested bringing their elderly parents to Wu''an City for a peaceful and enjoyable time. At first, the elders were reluctant, but they missed their eldest son. Before, when He Dong was with them, they didn''t feel this way. But now that He Dong had left them, if He Qianqian left too, they would become empty-nesters, which would be very lonely. After much thought, the elders decided to go to Wu''an City with Lin Tian and He Qianqian the next day, to enjoy their twilight years in peace. With the elders agreeing, Lin Tian and He Qianqian were very happy. After dinner, the four of them got busy packing up things in the house. In truth, with Lin Tian''s current wealth, the elders really didn''t need to bring anything; Lin Tian could buy them better items. But there were some things that the elders had used for decades and couldn''t bear to throw away. They had grown emotionally attached to them like they were their own children, feeling at peace only when these items were by their side. Some people, some events, some objects, truly cannot be bought with money. For instance, that set of smoking gear belonged to Lin Tian''s father-in-law. He had bought it when he got married, more than thirty years ago. It was worn and looked awful, and Lin Tian would provide him with Chunghwa cigarettes in the future, so he wouldn''t need the smoking gear. However, his father-in-law still insisted on taking it with him, and even told Lin Tian and He Qianqian that when he died, he wanted to be buried with this set of smoking gear. Some people drift apart as they walk on! Some events fade as you witness them! Some people are forgotten with contemplation! Some dreams end as they are dreamt! Chapter 631 - 603 Go to School Obediently They hired a van and moved the elder''s belongings to the airport. When it was time to leave, the elderly couple took one last, fond look at their home. Every flower had been planted by their own hands, and they had carefully nurtured every bit of grass and every tree in the yard; the little courtyard held thirty years of their memories. Leaving all at once, they really found it hard to let go. By nine o''clock, they had arrived at the airport and boarded the plane. The mother-in-law still felt a bit reluctant to leave her home, somewhat disheartened, but the father-in-law, seeing the large aircraft, became suddenly thrilled and exclaimed, "Haha, I''ve never flown before in my life! So this is what airplanes look like. I never dreamed that I, an old man, would one day sit on a plane. Wife, look quickly, it''s a plane, it flies!" Lin Tian said, "We are sitting in first class too. Looking down, the vast land, the blue sky, the white clouds, it''s all so beautiful. But it''s common to feel nauseous on your first flight; you''ll get used to it after a few times." "We can even see the clouds!" exclaimed the mother-in-law, her spirits immediately lifted. After a few hours of flight, fortunately, the elderly couple didn''t experience any motion sickness and kept looking down through the window, the blue sky and white clouds right before their eyes, witnessing such beauty for the first time. Soon, the group reached Wu''an City where Lin Tian arranged for them to stay in a villa, conveniently located just one stop away from the apartment where he and his family lived. In the afternoon, having settled the elderly couple, Lin Tian and He Qianqian took them for a stroll to familiarize themselves with the surroundings. That evening, everyone enjoyed a lavish seafood feast, which was extremely delicious and made the elderly couple very happy. The next morning, Lin Tian was still asleep when He Qianqian woke him up ruthlessly. "No way!" He Qianqian firmly refused and continued, "Now, right now, get up and come with me to Qianshui City. I won''t be at ease if I don''t see my brother!" "Ah!" Lin Tian sighed, resigned to getting up and hastily ate a bite. Then he followed He Qianqian and flew to Qianshui City. On arriving at Qianshui City, Lin Tian asked Fang Shaoxiong about the whereabouts of He Dong, who told him he was at a hotel. Actually, Fang Shaoxiong had rented an apartment for He Dong right opposite his, but he had never seen He Dong stay there. Staying in a hotel, anyone would know what he was up to! Fang Shaoxiong sent Lin Tian the address of the hotel, and the two took a taxi there. As soon as they arrived at the hotel entrance, Lin Tian was stunned. He Dong was actually staying at the "Red Rose Hotel." Though they were siblings, there were boundaries between male and female, so He Qianqian commanded Lin Tian, "Go, and wake him up for me!" Seeing He Dong like this made Lin Tian''s stomach turn; if it really was as he imagined, he could be disgusted for half a year. He activated his superpower, Heaven''s Punishment, and released streaks of lightning, zapping He Dong right in the chest. She looked at him with fierce disappointment and picked up a plastic broom from the corner of the room, striking He Dong hard. "Such a young age and already up to no good!" "That''ll teach you!" "Watch me not smack you." "Don''t run, stop right there." He stopped running, hiding in the corner, pleading, "Sister, I won''t dare to do it again, never again...!" Hitting He Dong was painful for He Qianqian too, she let He Dong go and vented her anger on Lin Tian instead. "It''s you, you''re the one who led my brother astray!" "What did I tell you in the beginning? I asked you to find him a school to attend. Look at him now; what has become of my brother!" "Stop kidding around, don''t run, don''t run!!" After a while, Lin Tian and He Dong curled up together, holding their heads and trembling as they watched He Qianqian. Both being relatives of He Qianqian, she eventually couldn''t bring herself to hit them anymore, and then sat down on the sofa and commanded. "He Dong, from now on, you''re forbidden from any interaction with Meng Ke''er, and don''t stay here anymore. Come back to Wu''an City with me. I''ll find you a school. Your academic performance is still quite good. You had already been admitted to high school, but Shi Tian messed it up. In a few days, I''ll have you start freshman year, and you''ll have to catch up on the missed months yourself. In any case, you must get into a good university for me!" Unwilling but lacking other options, he glanced at Lin Tian, hoping for his help, but Lin Tian was unable to help himself, let alone He Dong! In the end, He Dong reluctantly nodded his head. After a few lavish days, his good days were over, and he once again shouldered a backpack, once again stepping into the halls of academia. Later, Lin Tian followed Fang Shaoxiong around the company for a few tours. Coming from a distinguished background, Fang Shaoxiong had more than enough skill to manage a company. After several days of adjustment, he had already gotten the hang of it, and Lin Tian believed that under Fang Shaoxiong''s lead, "Tianyi Entertainment" would only get better and better. He greeted Fang Shaoxiong and then flew to Wu''an City with He Dong. While arranging a school for He Dong, Lin Tian also took him to see his parents. The elderly couple held He Dong''s hands and warmly asked after his wellbeing. Later, when they noticed He Dong had lost weight, they asked what happened? He Dong couldn''t tell the truth and only said he was tired from studying. He was embarrassed as soon as he said it, but the elderly couple believed him without doubt, ordered him many dishes, and gave many instructions before feeling reassured. The next day, Lin Tian found the best high school in Wu''an City for He Dong. He Dong entered the school gate reluctantly, perhaps, this was indeed the right path for He Dong. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This incident finally came to a conclusion. After all, Lin Tian had indeed made a mistake; He Dong was still too young. Although Lin Tian was looking out for him, if He Dong continued in such a hazy state, he would eventually become a good-for-nothing. Seeing Lin Tian''s active cooperation and sincere repentance, He Qianqian chose not to dwell on Lin Tian''s mistake this time. She snuggled in Lin Tian''s arms, transforming into a sexy and gorgeous woman! Actually, she was very gentle, but only when Lin Tian really messed up would she lose her temper. Her straightforward and generous nature was what Lin Tian liked. In the following days, Bu Mengting took some time off from work, and the three of them had a great time in Wu''an City. With both his wives by his side, Lin Tian felt like he was the happiest man in the world. Later, Lin Tian gathered Shen Mengyi, Wang Ying, Jiang Hui, and Chen Lihui, all of whom had helped Lin Tian build his empire. Having managed Tianyi Pharma so well, it was only right and proper for Lin Tian to treat them to a meal. During the meal, Shen Mengyi brought Lin Tian some good news. In just a few months, Tianyi Pharma''s potions had spread across half the globe. In Huaxia, potions were becoming a hot selling item in pharmacies across major cities. Due to the miraculous healing effects of the potions, the mortality rate and disability rate in Huaxia had dropped alarmingly, and the potions had granted many people a new lease on life, allowing many disabled people to return to normal life trajectories. This was a groundbreaking invention, an invention of the epoch! Chapter 632 - 604 Fairy Zixia Seeks Help Due to the appearance of the healing potion, those in critical condition were saved, and people with physical disabilities were rehabilitated, smiles blossoming on one face after another, People called the healing potion a divine medicine, a beacon of hope. The healing potion spread across the world, and Lin Tian''s great name resounded worldwide. However, Lin Tian was low-key and did not appear publicly in the media, so outsiders were unaware of what he looked like. Originally, he had a dream to make Tianyi Pharma the largest company in the world. Now, as Tianyi Pharma moved towards the goal of becoming the world''s number one, the target was not far out of reach. Lin Tian was happy, everyone was happy, and Lin Tian was grateful to them all. Without them, Tianyi Pharma could not have grown this large. In turn, everyone thanked Lin Tian, for without him, they would not have started a new life, nor would they be living as vibrantly as they were now. During the banquet, everyone toasted Lin Tian frequently, sharing their heartfelt thoughts, until at last, everyone was utterly intoxicated, unconscious. The next day, with his head throbbing and feeling groggy, Lin Tian woke up to see his wives by his side. After giving each wife a kiss on the lips, he got out of bed. Having drunk too much the previous night, Lin Tian had no memory of how he got home. He had been holding his bladder all night, so he rushed into the bathroom to relieve himself. The sound of his urine echoed as he emptied his bladder, emerging from the bathroom much relieved. By this time, He Qianqian had already woken up, but Bu Mengting was still sound asleep. Lin Tian wanted to tease his wives, but his phone rangit was the sound of a WeChat message. Picking up his phone, he saw a message from Fairy Zixia. "Weird, why is she sending me a WeChat message?" Lin Tian wondered. He clicked in to read and was startled. Still somewhat foggy, he instantly became alert. The WeChat message read: "Alliance Hierarch critically ill, Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai are making their move against me, sending forces to besiege Zixia Club, come quickly to rescue me, urgent urgent urgent!!!" "Sigh...!" Lin Tian let out a long sigh, shocked upon hearing the news. Counting up, Lin Tian had only met Fairy Zixia and Marquis Ouyang twice. The first time, Fairy Zixia and Marquis Ouyang saved him, and the second time, Marquis Ouyang invited him to dinner, encouraged him to join the fold, and hoped that Lin Tian and Fairy Zixia could be happily united, to double the joy! Originally, Lin Tian had refused Marquis Ouyang, but since he and Fairy Zixia had once saved his life, Lin Tian promised them that if there ever came a time when they needed him, he would definitely be there. Now, with Marquis Ouyang critically ill and Fairy Zixia besieged, the time had come for Lin Tian to fulfill his promise. The last time Lin Tian saw Marquis Ouyang, he had already noticed that Marquis Ouyang was seriously injured and didn''t have long to live. Lin Tian thought he could hold on for a year or half, but just a few dozen days had passed, and now Marquis Ouyang was critically ill. Lin Tian''s promise had to be fulfilled, and given that Marquis Ouyang and Fairy Zixia had once saved his life, both emotionally and morally, Lin Tian felt compelled to rescue them. He completed his grooming in less than a minute, shouting to his wife He Qianqian, "Wifey, I have an emergency, I''m stepping out, I''ll be back in a few days!" Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What''s the emergency that you''re in such a hurry?" asked He Qianqian, but Lin Tian had already run off without a trace. "Getting more and more irritable, not even taking the time to explain before leaving, jerk!" He Qianqian pouted, complaining with a sullen face. ``` ...,.... Zixia Club! Zixia Club was originally the most mysterious, luxurious, and spectacular club in Yunhai City. Those entering Zixia Club were either **** big shots or high-ranking officials with significant power, or super-rich tycoons from wealthy families. There were race tracks, amusement parks, badminton courts, and various other recreational facilities. It was paradise, a sacred place, an inviolable venue of the Tianxia Alliance. But now, the scene had undergone earth-shaking changes; this place was no longer paradise but a slaughterhouse, a hell. A massive fire had burned all the entertainment facilities around Zixia Club to the ground: the soccer field''s lush green grass turned to scorched earth, horses at the race track became charred carcasses, and the relentless fire devoured everything. All the visiting guests had been driven out, and the area around Zixia Club was littered with the corpses of assassins, all of whom belonged to Fairy Zixia. In front of the doors of Zixia Club stood more than a thousand assassins?among these killers were quite a few experts from the Mirror Condensing and Half-Step Mirror Condensing levels. Standing in front of this group of assassins were two figures: one was the Second Elder of Tianxia Alliance, Zuo Yunfei, and the second was the Fourth Elder of Tianxia Alliance, Liang Sihai. Inside the gates of Zixia Club stood over a hundred people, but all of these people were injured, covered in dust and dirt, looking at each other with expressions of extreme fear. Standing in front of these hundred-plus people were two figures: one was Fairy Zixia, and the other was the Third Elder of Tianxia Alliance, Duke Chu! In Tianxia Alliance, six people held supreme power: Alliance Hierarch Marquis Ouyang, Great Elder Han Wenqing, Second Elder Zuo Yunfei, Third Elder Duke Chu, Fourth Elder Liang Sihai, and Marquis Ouyang''s adopted daughter, Fairy Zixia. Aside from Fairy Zixia, the rest were brothers who followed Marquis Ouyang to conquer the world, brothers who would take a knife for each other. But as Tianxia Alliance grew bigger and the stakes got higher, human nature changed; those brothers of the past had now become enemies. Both Marquis Ouyang and Great Elder Han Wenqing were at the Half-Step Fusion Realm, and with both of them there, they could intimidate everyone in Tianxia Alliance. However, a great battle several years ago completely overturned the internal structure of Tianxia Alliance. Great Elder Han Wenqing died in battle; Marquis Ouyang was gravely injured. The position of Alliance Hierarch of Tianxia Alliance was of unparalleled honor?a true emperor in his domain, commanding wind and rain. After Marquis Ouyang was severely injured, Second Elder Zuo Yunfei and Fourth Elder Liang Sihai joined forces to erode the power of Great Elder Han Wenqing. Fairy Zixia and Third Elder Duke Chu desperately tried to maintain the internal structure of Tianxia Alliance, but in the end, Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai''s influence grew too powerful to be controlled even by the Alliance Hierarch. Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai had long coveted the position of Alliance Hierarch; they were waiting for the right moment, which would come when Marquis Ouyang was on his deathbed. Previously, they had used Lin Tian as an excuse to attack Zixia Club once, but at that time Marquis Ouyang still had the strength to fight and managed to repel them. But now, Marquis Ouyang truly was at the end of his tether, and Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai, without any reservations, led their assassins to brazenly seize the position of Alliance Hierarch. ``` Chapter 633 - 605 Betrayal Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai, upon seeing that Marquis Ouyang was at his end, even led all their assassins to seize the position of the Alliance Hierarch. Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu desperately defended, but they were outnumbered; now surrounded by over a thousand assassins within the Zixia Club, they faced a critical situation, almost at the point of no return. Zuo Yunfei, looking at Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu with just over a hundred battered and defeated troops, was extremely pleased with himself. He had been coveting the position of the Alliance Hierarch and the power it held for a long time, plotting for years. Now that his power had grown and Marquis Ouyang was at the end of his strength, the position of the Alliance Hierarch seemed within his grasp, and he could hardly contain his excitement. Zuo Yunfei, glaring at Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu, bellowed, "The Alliance Hierarch is critically ill, a country cannot be without a leader for a day, and our Tianxia Alliance cannot be leaderless. Today, when all of us are here, let''s discuss the matter of succession to the position of the Alliance Hierarch!" Liang Sihai was in league with Zuo Yunfei, and he stepped forward and shouted. "We choose Second Elder to be the Alliance Hierarch. Beneath the Alliance Hierarch is the Great Elder, and now that the Great Elder is dead, according to seniority, the position of the Alliance Hierarch should also be taken by the Second Elder. Besides, the Second Elder has followed the Alliance Hierarch in founding our empire, establishing immense military achievements for the Tianxia Alliance. Today, this position of the Alliance Hierarch must be taken by the Second Elder!" "Brothers, am I right or not!" Liang Sihai shouted toward his thousand-plus assassins, who understood the signal and shouted in unison. "Second Elder, Second Elder, Second Elder...!" ...,.... The faces of Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu turned an iron blue. Fairy Zixia shouted angrily, "All of you, shut your mouths!" "My father is merely weak; he is not dead yet. You encircle our Zixia Club with a large number of assassinsis this an attempt to rebel?" "Zixia, that''s a heavy accusation of rebellion that we cannot bear; we just want to see the Alliance Hierarch once more and incidentally ask him, who is the next Alliance Hierarch?" Zuo Yunfei sneered. Allowing him to see Marquis Ouyang would probably result in Marquis Ouyang''s assassination. Fairy Zixia said, "If that''s the case, then I ask you to leave. The position of the Alliance Hierarch has already been decided by my father; he has passed the mantle to me. My third uncle is the Vice Alliance Hierarch, assisting me in managing the Tianxia Alliance." Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having said that, she took a piece of paper from her bosom, which bore the Great Seal of the Tianxia Alliance, clearly stating that Fairy Zixia was the next Alliance Hierarch. Zuo Yunfei took the paper and, without showing angeras he had anticipated thissneered and unceremoniously tore the paper. "This is fake, she, she forged it!" Zuo Yunfei pointed at Fairy Zixia and roared in front of the assassins. Elder Duke Chu, standing at the side, retorted angrily, "It''s written in black and white, clear and concise, and there is the Alliance Hierarch''s Great Seal. By what right do you say it''s fake?" Duke Chu was known for his mild nature, loyalty, and righteousness. Even with the respect due to an Elder, few had seen him angry, but today, he was truly enraged. "You there, since when have you dared to shout at me, have you forgotten that seven years ago, when you were captured, who risked their life to save you?" Zuo Yunfei snapped back in anger. Seven years earlier, when the power of the Tianxia Alliance was insignificant in Huaxia, Duke Chu was captured during an operation. Zuo Yunfei led two hundred assassins into the midst of seven hundred enemy assassins to rescue Duke Chu. Back then, they were still brothers, the kind that would risk their lives for each other. Duke Chu said, "I dare not forget the allegiance of the past. If you stop now, Second Brother, you are still my brother, Duke Chu. But if you commit an unforgivable act of betrayal, do not blame me for not considering brotherly affection." "Third Brother!" Liang Sihai intervened, persuading, "You, I, and Second Brother have all been through life and death together. We are true brothers. Follow us, and we will never treat you poorly, but if you follow Zixia, what can she give you, she...!" "Enough!" Duke Chu shouted in anger, "I only follow the commands of the Alliance Hierarch. The Hierarch''s decision must be well-considered, and all I need to do is obey." Both of them knew Duke Chu they saw him as foolishly loyal and utterly unswayable. Zuo Yunfei spoke to Fairy Zixia, "Zixia, be sensible. Give up the position of Alliance Hierarch to me. When we followed the Alliance Hierarch in winning the world, you were just a little girl. You haven''t contributed a single thing to the Tianxia Alliance, with mediocre qualifications at best. What right do you have to stand above us, the older generation? Second Uncle is giving you one last piece of advice: Hand over the position of Alliance Hierarch, and I''ll ensure you can marry off in wealth and honor. If you don''t do as I say, the only thing waiting for you is a dead end." Liang Sihai said, "Second Brother is speaking for your own good. You''re young, and your good days lie ahead. Why seek a dead end? Fourth Uncle promises you, as long as you give up the position of Alliance Hierarch, you will be treated with all the finest things, and you will never be troubled in the slightest, treated as if you''re my own daughter." Fairy Zixia replied, "Humph, you don''t even spare my father, how can you spare me? Falling into your hands means a certain death. Rather than that, I might as well fight you despicable people to the death." "In that case, don''t blame your Second Uncle for being ruthless!" Zuo Yunfei furiously declared, raising his hand to the sky, about to command his men to attack Fairy Zixia. "Second Elder, we submit to you, we were wrong, we dare not oppose you anymore!" One of Fairy Zixia''s subordinates from behind her quickly shouted, then led a dozen others in a series to run before Zuo Yunfei, kneeling and begging for mercy from Zuo Yunfei to spare their lives. "You... you all!" Fairy Zixia gritted her teeth and said. Even though her side already had fewer people and unstable morale, now that more than a dozen had left, she was furious, her face turning an iron blue. "Hahaha..." Zuo Yunfei laughed heartily, shouting to the few who had just defected, "Well done, it''s never too late to mend. As you are now my Tianxia Alliance brothers, since you''ve chosen me, bygones will be bygones. You, are still my brothers." "Someone, take them down, reward each with one hundred thousand, and treat them well!" Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked. To defect and still get money was a stroke of incredible luck! What Zuo Yunfei was doing was simply an attempt to pull over all of Fairy Zixia''s followers, to completely crush her will to fight. He wanted to see Fairy Zixia helpless, the more desperate and at the end of her tether she was, the happier he became. And indeed, Zuo Yunfei''s actions made all of the remaining ninety of Fairy Zixia''s followers waver. Fairy Zixia''s group was outmatched ten to one by the assassins, and Zuo Yunfei had many high-ranking experts, including Mirror Condensation and Half-step Mirror Condensation. If it really came to a fight, Fairy Zixia would definitely not win. Following her meant certain death. If they defected, not only could they survive, but they would also get one hundred thousand each. They were all assassins, working for money. They had no particular loyalty to Fairy Zixia, and who would choose death when they could live! In the face of life and death, human nature is pitifully weak! All ninety exchanged glances, and then, they all ran towards Zuo Yunfei. As they ran, one of them shouted, "Second Elder, Second Elder, I have important information for you!" "Xiao San!" Fairy Zixia clenched her fist and shouted angrily. This person, known as Xiao San, was a follower of Fairy Zixia. Only eighteen years old this year, he was an orphan who lived by begging. Fairy Zixia took him in because he had a delicate appearance, keeping him in the Zixia Club and treating him like a younger brother, trusting him the most. He knew everything about Fairy Zixia. Fairy Zixia never expected that, at such a critical moment, Xiao San, the person she trusted the most, would betray her. Zuo Yunfei, knowing how much Fairy Zixia trusted Xiao San, was particularly pleased to see his betrayal and his proactive approach bringing news. "Xiao San, tell me what you have. If it''s valuable information, I will reward you heavily." Xiao San said, "This morning, just as you started your attack, my sister... oh, no, this bad woman sent a WeChat message to someone named Lin Tian, seeking his help to fight against you, Second Elder." "Bad woman?" When Fairy Zixia heard these three words come out of Xiao San''s mouth, she felt as if lightning had struck her. She treated Xiao San like a close brother, yet in her time of crisis, not only did he betray her, but to curry favor with Zuo Yunfei, he called her a bad woman. At that moment, Fairy Zixia''s heart felt shattered. "It''s that Lin Tian." Zuo Yunfei mumbled to himself. Liang Sihai shouted with clenched fists, "Lin Tian, he killed my son. Today, if he doesn''t show up, it''s fine, but if he does, I will make sure he has no place to be buried!" Hearing the name Lin Tian, Zuo Yunfei was a bit surprised, but he quickly regained his composure. He patted Xiao San on the shoulder and said, "Good, that''s valuable information. Reward him with three hundred thousand, go claim your reward!" "Ah, three hundred thousand," Xiao San exclaimed in amazement. To him, that was an astronomical sum! "Thank you, thank you, Second Elder. From now on, whatever Second Elder commands, Xiao San will go through fire and water, and die a thousand deaths without any regret!" Zuo Yunfei''s position as the Great Elder of the Tianxia Alliance was enough to prove he was no ordinary man. His impression of Lin Tian was extremely deep, and he was extremely wary of him. He had never seen anyone dare to smash the Zixia Club, and after doing so, not only did Marquis Ouyang not punish him, but he also invited him for a meal. This showed how much Marquis Ouyang valued Lin Tian and further proved Lin Tian''s remarkable abilities. Despite being in a position of strength with many assassins under his command, Zuo Yunfei still hoped that Lin Tian would not appear before him. However, after a moment''s thought, he figured Lin Tian would not come to help Fairy Zixia. Only she and Duke Chu were left on her side, while he had over a thousand people, with countless Mirror Condensation and Half-step Mirror Condensation experts. No matter how strong Lin Tian was, could he fight against a thousand on his own? Moreover, Lin Tian and Fairy Zixia had only met a few times and could hardly be considered close. Even Xiao San, the one she trusted the most, had defected to them. How would Lin Tian possibly come out and risk his life to help Fairy Zixia? Chapter 634 - 606: One Person is Enough Fairy Zixia and Marquis Ouyang had saved Lin Tianyi''s life, but in today''s society, people were no longer what they once weremistresses served as the perfect proof of the ultimate villains. "Will Lin Tian come? Haha...!" Fairy Zixia mocked herself, as because of the mistress, she no longer harbored any hope for anyone. Zuo Yunfei laughed, "Zixia, stop harboring hope. Today is your doom. Lin Tian hasn''t shown up by now, which proves he won''t come. Even if he does, he wouldn''t dare to show his face. Facing my thousand iron men, Lin Tian would have been scared away long ago!" Liang Sihai furiously said, "Lin Tian killed my beloved son and has a blood feud with me. If he comes, I will definitely kill him!" Zuo Yunfei continued, his eyes gleaming maliciously, "Zixia, uncle is giving you one last chance. Surrender to me, hand over the position of the Alliance Hierarch, and I assure you a lifetime of wealth and status!" "Hmph!" Fairy Zixia sneered. Although she also didn''t think Lin Tian would come or that there would be a turnaround, she had her own pride. Rather than living a bowing and scraping life under Zuo Yunfei, she would rather die valiantly in battle. Her eyes showed no fear, but she turned to look at Duke Chu. Duke Chu was extremely loyal to Marquis Ouyang and had committed his whole heart to the affairs of the Tianxia Alliance. He was a good man, whom Fairy Zixia respected greatly. She did not wish for him to also die here. Fairy Zixia persuaded, "Uncle, you do not need to get involved in this. You have no grievances with them, and were once as close as brothers. Leave, I won''t blame you. Just live well!" Her words were sincere, as she genuinely did not wish for Duke Chu to die like this. However, who could have imagined that the usually pacifistic and non-confrontational Duke Chu would at this moment burst forth with an astonishing will to fight, slowly drawing his waist sword. This sword, not drawn for many years, even showed signs of rust, but its edge was still sharp, and the aura it emitted was still powerful! "Uncle has always avoided conflict, but this does not mean I can disgracefully cling to life. I have lived for the Tianxia Alliance all my life, today, let me die for the Tianxia Alliance!" "Uncle!" Fairy Zixia sobbed, tears flowing uncontrollably, moved and also feeling remorse. Zuo Yunfei scoffed and shouted, "Zixia, old man, since you refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit, don''t blame me for being merciless. As for Lin Tian, hmph, he won''t be coming. You no longer need to hold any hope, even if he does, I can tear him to pieces. Die!" "Hahaha...!" "Brothers, kill!" "Kill!" S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Kill!" Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu shouted together, both tragic and stirring! One of Zuo Yunfei''s subordinates, a powerful Mirror Condensing expert, seeking to achieve merit, rushed towards Fairy Zixia with the fastest speed. Fairy Zixia parried with her sword. Just then, that Mirror Condensing expert sensed a tremendous presence of death, chilling him to his core! He turned hurriedly, only to see a thunder whip as thick as a thumb, covered in lightning, emitting a terrifying ferocity, shooting straight for his temple as if it had eyes. The power of this thunder whip was not something he could withstand. He wanted to dodge, but it was too late. The thunder whip directly struck his temple, blasting his head into a bloody mess. "Whoever dares step forward, kill without mercy!" A robust voice thundered, filled with a formidable killing force that inspired fear and trembling. "Lin Tian!" Fairy Zixia exclaimed as she quickly turned her head and saw it was indeed Lin Tian. He now held the Heaven''s Punishment in one hand, moving slowly forward, his eyes sharp, watching every move of Zuo Yunfei''s men closely, letting no one escape his piercing gaze! Three quasi-Mirror Condensing strongmen, seemingly not hearing Lin Tian''s words, charged forward with swords, heading straight for Duke Chu. Lin Tian swung the Thunder Whip, like a venomous snake, piercing through the three men''s chests, blasting their bodies apart! "Who dares step forward, kill without mercy!" He emphasized once again. His appearance instantly intimidated everyone. They hadn''t even clearly seen Lin Tian''s face when, with the fury of thunder, he slaughtered four experts, one of whom was a powerful Mirror Condensing expert. Such strength was simply terrifying. Lin Tian''s words constantly echoed in everyone''s ears. Staring at the bodies of the four shattered men, the remaining ones not only dared not step forward but also instinctively retreated, staring at Lin Tian as if they had seen an Asura from Hell. "How has he become so strong!" "How has he become so strong!" Fairy Zixia and Zuo Yunfei both exclaimed, but while the former''s face beamed with joy, the latter''s was filled with terror. When they had last seen Lin Tian, he had been just a half-step from mirroring strength, and in less than a hundred days, how had Lin Tian gained the ability to annihilate a mirror master with a wave of his hand? This rate of progress was way too fast! As Lin Tian drew closer, Zuo Yunfei, who was initially fierce and murderous, suddenly became deflated. His subordinates, each armed, watched Lin Tian and Fairy Zixia with a predatory gaze, but not one dared to advance; instead, they all unconsciously retreated. Fairy Zixia looked at Lin Tian, her beautiful eyes rotating, thinking: Father was right after all, Lin Tian is indeed reliable! Recalling her last encounter with Lin Tian, she had had many complaints and had even given him a hard time. At this thought, Fairy Zixia''s face turned red with shame and she lowered her head, unable to meet Lin Tian''s eyes. Seeing Fairy Zixia''s bashful expression, Lin Tian teasingly asked, "Fairy, what''s wrong? Were you scared to tears by these people? Don''t be afraid, I''m here now, I''ll definitely protect you and drive away these villains!" In front of so many people, Lin Tian spoke to her as if comforting a little girl. Fairy Zixia glared fiercely at Lin Tian, as if to say: Even at a time like this, you still jest! Lin Tian smiled, then stepped in front of Fairy Zixia, protecting her behind him. Fairy Zixia gazed at Lin Tian''s towering figure, feeling an indescribable sensation; a feeling she had only experienced with Marquis Ouyang before - towering, solid, safe. It was as if with this junior by her side, she possessed everything, and no evil or crooked path could touch him. Lin Tian truly had appeared, catching everyone off guard. Just now, with a raise of his hand, he had slain four specialists, making even Zuo Yunfei, who had initially been composed, begin to panic. Liang Sihai, on the other hand, was very excited. Lin Tian had killed his son, and he had been seeking revenge. Who would have thought that Lin Tian would appear on his own initiative? If not now to kill Lin Tian, then when? Clutching his fists, Liang Sihai charged at Lin Tian, bellowed, "Lin Tian, you killed my beloved son. Today I must make you pay ten times over!" "Old Jin, take them out!" Behind Liang Sihai stood a sturdy man who marched forward; his name was Jin Feng, Liang Sihai''s trusted mirror master. Jin Feng, with four mirror masters, rushed out intending to kill Lin Tian. "Hold on!" Zuo Yunfei intervened. "Brother, why are you stopping me? Lin Tian killed my son, I must kill him today!" Zuo Yunfei glared, and Liang Sihai immediately fell silent. They had also seen Lin Tian''s strength; almost no mirror master could withstand a single move from him. Jin Feng and his men, if they went up, would likely be marching to their deaths. After much thought, Zuo Yunfei still hoped to avoid a fight with Lin Tian today. If a fight did break out, even eliminating Lin Tian would result in heavy losses, which would not be worth it. If possible, it was better not to fight Lin Tian. Zuo Yunfei said, "Lin Tian, I remember you don''t have much of a relationship with Zixia, so why insist on standing by her side and opposing us?" "If you just agree to stand aside today, whatever you want, I will give it to you. How about it?" Lin Tian sneered, "Really? Well then, I want Liang Sihai dead. Just kill him, and I won''t make a move today!" "Lin Tian, you''re seeking death," Liang Sihai bellowed, truly wishing he could storm out and annihilate Lin Tian right there. For Zuo Yunfei, there was no brotherly bond with Liang Sihai. Since he could vie for Marquis Ouyang''s position, what if one day Liang Sihai did the same to him? What would he do then? Thus, the first thing Zuo Yunfei did after becoming the Alliance Hierarch was to plan on eliminating Liang Sihai. However, he couldn''t make his move just yet. Liang Sihai couldn''t die now; his strength was still needed. Among the more than a thousand assassins present, many were Liang Sihai''s men. If Liang Sihai were killed and the two groups clashed, it would lead to great chaos, which would be detrimental to him. Holding back his anger, Zuo Yunfei said, "Sihai is my brother, I can''t agree to that condition. Give me another condition. As long as I can fulfil it, I definitely will. My word is my bond." "Oh!" Lin Tian chuckled and said, "In that case, why don''t you kill yourself? Just kill yourself, and I''ll stand aside as an observer. Don''t tell me you can''t do that!" "Haha...!" Fairy Zixia, overhearing, burst into laughter, her laugh ringing like a bell. Just now, when Lin Tian had agreed, she had truly been nervous, afraid that Lin Tian would switch sides for a profit. But now it seemed that Lin Tian was just toying with them, amusing himself! Zuo Yunfei''s face flushed with embarrassment; at his age, to be teased by Lin Tian in front of so many subordinates was indeed hard to bear! He snapped, "Lin Tian, don''t push your luck. I know you''re capable, but look at these thousand iron men of mine, each can fight ten. Do you really think so highly of yourself to believe you alone can defeat my thousand iron men?" "Remember, Lin Tian, you are only one man. Don''t bite off more than you can chew and end up in over your head!" Zuo Yunfei didn''t want to start a conflict with Lin Tian, but since Lin Tian wasn''t compromising, he had no choice but to meet him head-on! He had made the risks very clear. He didn''t believe Lin Tian would be foolish enough to take on a thousand men alone! Lin Tian smiled slightly and said lightly, "Actually, I am enough on my own!" Chapter 635 - 607 Fight Fight Fight Zuo Yunfei''s words carried a hidden warning, as he didn''t believe Lin Tian would be foolish enough to challenge a thousand men alone! Fairy Zixia''s beautiful eyes turned, fixing intently on Lin Tian. In their group, including Lin Tian, there were only three people, and both Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu were mediocre in martial artsin the end, it was Lin Tian who would be taking on those thousand men. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the saying goes, even a master can be overwhelmed by the chaos of fists, and two hands can hardly cope with fourno matter how strong Lin Tian was, he surely couldn''t be insane enough to fight a thousand men alone! Fairy Zixia was already deeply moved that Lin Tian had come; she had long resigned herself to a certain death. If Lin Tian were to die here, she would be restless even in death. She slowly walked up to Lin Tian and whispered, "You should go. This has nothing to do with you. I was adopted by my father as a child. Dying for my father, I would consider my debt of gratitude repaid. Facing a thousand men, you are just one person; there''s no need for you to die here in vain. If possible, after my father passes away, I hope you will give him a proper burial and bury me next to him. I want to be there with him." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was moved. Although Fairy Zixia seemed somewhat cold, at this moment of life and death, she was still thinking of Lin Tian, showing she was a kind-hearted girl. He also knew staying here would inevitably lead to a bloody battle. Honestly, facing a thousand men alone, he didn''t have much confidence either, but he had promised Fairy Zixia and Marquis Ouyang that whenever they needed him, he would lend a hand. Would Lin Tian really break his own promise just because the enemy was powerful! Clearly not! Lin Tian had no intention of stepping back. He stepped forward, his eyes locked on the thousand men, filled with a fighting spirit. He spoke up, "All of you, step back. I alone am enough!" Fairy Zixia was visibly moved, and Duke Chu was utterly shocked. Fairy Zixia wanted to step forward, to fight side by side with Lin Tian, but Duke Chu stopped her. This was not the time for romance, and Fairy Zixia, being weak, would only hinder Lin Tian! "Fight hard!" Fairy Zixia spoke softly and then retreated with Duke Chu. Lin Tian stood alone in front of a thousand murderous assassins, fearless and smiling. He possessed an unstoppable momentum, a ferocity of killing thousands, a spirit soaring to the skies. For a promise, regardless of life or death, fighting a thousand menthis was Lin Tian. Across from him, Zuo Yunfei was fuming with rage, but Liang Sihai was extremely excited; nothing could satisfy him more than killing Lin Tian to avenge his son. Zuo Yunfei roared, "Go, kill him! A reward of millions and ten beauties!" Millions in cash and bared beauties completely triggered the assassins'' nerves. These fires of excitement grew; they couldn''t believe that over a thousand of them couldn''t defeat one Lin Tian. To kill Lin Tian would mean ten million, and grabbing even a fragment of Lin Tian''s corpse would be lucrative. Several somewhat skilled fighters, emboldened by their numerical advantage, rushed at Lin Tian en masse. More than forty people, including over ten adept masters and about thirty nearly adept masters, activated their superpowers and, wielding their weapons, furiously rushed at Lin Tian. Facing the assault of these forty people, Lin Tian let out a great roar. "BURN THE HEAVENS!" "Roar!" A Fire Dragon surged towards the sky, the flames reaching up as heat waves rolled. A dragon''s roar echoed, sending tremors through the surrounding air! "What?" "He''s so powerful!" "That''s a dragon, a real dragon!" ...,.... Everyone was shocked, staring at the Fire Dragon ascending amidst blazing flames, terrified to the extreme. The Fire Dragon pounced on the forty or more people, instantly killing a dozen with its fierce bites. Then, turning into a sky-full of rampant flames, it enveloped the remaining people in a blaze of firelight. "The fire!" "It''s hot!" "My hair...!" "Ah..., it''s painful!" ..., .... People screamed miserably, and amidst the fierce flames, they struggled desperately. Some lucky ones escaped, but most perished within the calamity, becoming charred corpses! "Strong, too strong!" Some high-level fighters stared at the charred corpses in amazement, feeling fortunate that they had not rushed forward to kill Lin Tian, or else it could have been them lying dead now. Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu were astounded, neither could have imagined that in just a few dozen days without seeing him, Lin Tian had become so powerful. Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai looked ashen-faced, their fear of Lin Tian''s strength reaching its limits. However, they did not retreat, but instead, their fighting spirit soared. They understood that if they backed down now, they would never again attain the position of Alliance Hierarch. Moreover, they had offended Lin Tian, and with his rapid improvement, given time, he would reach a level they could not control. If they did not eliminate Lin Tian today, they would never have another chance. Today, they must eradicate Lin Tian at any cost. "Kill!" Zuo Yunfei roared as he drew the knife in his hand, forcing his men to charge at Lin Tian. Two assassins, frightened by Lin Tian''s power, retreated and were personally killed by Zuo Yunfei. "Who dares to retreat further, kill without mercy!" Zuo Yunfei bellowed, with his knife pointing toward the few people in the back. Reluctantly, everyone had no choice but to steel themselves and attack Lin Tian; after all, being killed by Lin Tian was better than being killed by Zuo Yunfei! Over a thousand men charged at Lin Tian together, and immediately, the cries of attack were deafening, and the killing intent was chilling. They only had one battle! A battle for supreme invincibility! A battle for enduring pride! A battle until the blood ran over the land! Fight! Fight! Fight! "Burn the Heavens, Heaven''s Punishment!" Lin Tian roared twice, one hand wielding Burn the Heavens, the other hand Heaven''s Punishment. Thor''s spirit envelops the masses! Zhurong reincarnated, burning the heavens! "Kill!" The Fire Dragon soared, the Thunder Whip ran rampant, fierce fire sealed the heavens, divine thunder buried the world! Every move Lin Tian made resulted in several casualties. He waded through blood, stepping over corpses. Powerful fighters continually fell, and Lin Tian fought more bravely and was invincible across the battlefield. In less than five minutes, more than a hundred people had been slain by Lin Tian. Although he was brave, he was also gasping, with blood and sweat intermingling to forge a blood-red battle garment for Lin Tian. Zuo Yunfei grew increasingly terrified, and Liang Sihai''s face turned utterly pale, trembling uncontrollably. If this fierce battle continued, even if they killed Lin Tian, Zuo Yunfei''s forces would be greatly diminished. If Fairy Zixia escaped and returned later, even if Zuo Yunfei became the Alliance Hierarch, his reign would be precarious. But Lin Tian must be killed, just not in such a costly manner, Zuo Yunfei could not afford that. He stood still, thinking of a solution, and then he noticed a dozen cars. These cars, they had driven here. "Right, use the cars to ram him, crush him dead!" Zuo Yunfei suddenly had an idea. He hastily called over a dozen people, then, several cars started simultaneously. "Everyone clear a path, use the cars to crush Lin Tian, quick, make way!" Chapter 636 - 608: Flicker of Light Before Death ``` Unbeatable at the peak of the killing spree! Fighting until the sun and the moon dim! Lin Tian moved among the assassins, galloping back and forth, bathed in blood, treading over corpses. He feared nothing, an invincible aura naturally emanated from him, and boundless domineering spirit filled his heart. In the midst of the bloody battle, the booming sound of a car horn echoed in Lin Tian''s ears. He was puzzled, how could there be the sound of a car starting up? Could it be that Zuo Yunfei and his men got so scared they ran away? But that couldn''t be; surely, they weren''t that cowardly! Immediately after, the assassins in front of Lin Tian swiftly parted to either side, opening up a path about three meters wide. A brand-new BMW careened towards Lin Tian at a speed of 180 mph, closing the distance to less than ten meters from him in the blink of an eye! "So fast, truly vicious!" Lin Tian exclaimed. "Be careful!" Fairy Zixia warned from the side, breaking out in a cold sweat. With just ten meters between them, could Lin Tian dodge in time? At the BMW''s speed of 180 mph, Lin Tian was less than half a second away from being struck, and even if Lin Tian activated his Neural Response Speed Ability and combined it with the Flight Technique, he still couldn''t dodge. Zuo Yunfei sneered, his attack was an ambush, as the car swiftly approached Lin Tian''s side. With such velocity, it was impossible for Lin Tian to dodge. A smirk emerged at the corner of his mouth, brimming with pride, for he knew Lin Tian was strong, but he did not believe Lin Tian could withstand a collision with a BMW going at 180 mph. "Big bro, that''s brilliant!" Liang Sihai gave Zuo Yunfei a thumbs-up. Zuo Yunfei looked at Liang Sihai arrogantly then immediately fixed his gaze on Lin Tian, hoping to witness the moment when Lin Tian would be smashed to pieces. Lin Tian watched the speeding car approach, his face cold. If he couldn''t dodge it, then he wouldn''t dodge at all. Either Lin Tian would die, or the car would be destroyed along with the driver! In that case, Lin Tian would ensure that the car and its driver were destroyed! "Whoosh!" A sound of a sword cry soared into the sky, a Sword Qi surged straight to the heavens! With the Godslayer Sword drawn, its Sword Aura chilled to the bone, sending shivers down everyone''s spine! "Kill!" Lin Tian let out a long howl, positioning the Treasured Sword in front of him. Just as the BMW was about to collide with him, Lin Tian sliced upward with the sword, its Sword Aura razor-sharp, the BMW was split in half, flying to either side of Lin Tian, who stood unmoved like a pine, holding the Godslayer Sword with the demeanor of a killing god! "What?" "Such a sharp sword!" "Too strong!" , . The crowd gasped, the scene they had just witnessed was staggering, the BMW was effortlessly cleaved in twain by a single sword strike, was this even a sword? It was faster than a chainsaw! "Sigh" Fairy Zixia took a deep breath, her gaze shifting to Lin Tian''s body, arms crossed over her chest, her eyes filled with admiring stars! Zuo Yunfei, who had been exceedingly smug just moments before, was suddenly as dumbfounded as an idiot. What was happening? A single sword strike had split a BMW in half, this was defying the heavens! He, not convinced, immediately ordered his men to drive a dozen cars at Lin Tian. He refused to believe that a dozen cars couldn''t kill Lin Tian! Boom boom boom! The roaring sound of accelerating cars thundered, a dozen sedans, from all directions, charged at Lin Tian. Lin Tian sneered without moving from his spot, mockingly watching the dozen cars. The dozen cars rapidly closed their encirclement, leaving virtually no gaps as they collided with Lin Tian. When the cars were about twenty meters from Lin Tian, he used his Flight Technique, lifting off the ground. "Bang bang bang!" Beneath them, a series of loud crashes ensued as the dozen cars collided, the twenty-meter distance too short for them to stop, resulting in a devastating pile-up. "Now it''s my turn!" Lin Tian declared coldly, descending from the sky, the Godslayer Sword in hand as he slaughtered in all directions! Cold light flashed as the sword whistled through the air, and the sharpness of the Godslayer Sword was nothing short of terrifying. Where Lin Tian went, there flowed a river of blood, and limbs and torsos were scattered everywhere. The assassins at Zuo Yunfei''s command died in droves, no one was able to get close to Lin Tian, let alone hurt him. The Godslayer Sword was too frightening, and Lin Tian too fearsome! At this rate, even if Zuo Yunfei were to squander all his wealth, he could not kill Lin Tian. He wiped the cold sweat that had broken out on his forehead, resigning himself to the situation. ``` ``` "Retreat, quick retreat!" The crowd, upon hearing Zuo Yunfei''s words, scrambled backward as if they had received a general amnesty, desperately running away, finally able to escape from Lin Tian, this Demon King. Liang Sihai ran even faster than anyone; he was no longer clamoring for revenge. Nothing was more important than life, and revenge, well, that could wait for another day! ... In the blink of an eye, the once formidable force of a thousand assassins was now reduced to the dead and the wounded. Those who could, had fled. On the spot, more than three hundred bodies were left behind, the survivors escaping in disarray. If you don''t eliminate the root, the spring breeze will bring it back to life! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian wanted to activate his Flight Technique to pursue and kill Zuo Yunfei, Liang Sihai, and the others. Just as he was about to act, a woman hurried out from the Zixia Club. "Fairy, Fairy, the Alliance Hierarch has awakened, he wants to see you!" "What, my dad woke up!" Fairy Zixia exclaimed, then broke into a relieved smile. Before, Marquis Ouyang had been comatose, unable to even open his eyes, but now he had awakened and could speak. Fairy Zixia was overjoyed. She grabbed Lin Tian''s hand and hurriedly said, "Lin Tian, come with me quickly. We can settle scores with them later." The two of them hurried over, with Duke Chu also very excited, following them closely. Arriving at a room, Fairy Zixia happily pushed open the door and saw Marquis Ouyang sitting up in bed! Being able to sit up was fantastic. Was her father going to recover after all? Fairy Zixia pondered with joy. "Dad, you''re sitting up now. Are you going to be okay? Has a miracle happened?" Marquis Ouyang turned his head and smiled. Lin Tian and Duke Chu, seeing the pallor on Marquis Ouyang''s face and the lifelessness in his eyes, knew this was not a sign of recovery, but of impending death. Those with some experience could see Marquis Ouyang''s condition for what it was, but Fairy Zixia was too excited to observe carefully. Marquis Ouyang''s condition was precisely what people often talk about. The last rally before death! The last rally before death is not a baseless claim; it has scientific backing. It refers to a person suddenly appearing spirited and strong just before death, and then passing away. The phenomenon of the last rally is due to the fact that the body accumulates a certain amount of ATP (meaning energy) under normal circumstances. Only in urgent situations can these high-energy carriers be activated. ATP decomposes into ADP (high school biology knowledge), releasing a lot of energy for our bodies to use. That''s why, in emergencies, one can exhibit abilities not normally possessed this applies to not only humans but animals as well, explaining phenomena such as a cornered dog managing to leap over a fence it couldn''t before. As humans approach death, the ATP stored in the body will all decompose and release a tremendous amount of energy, but it lasts only for a very short time. Hence the phenomenon of the last rally, after which, the energy dissipates, and there is no saving them! Marquis Ouyang was experiencing this last rally and would have a brief period of seeming physical robustness before the end. Watching Fairy Zixia''s eyes brimming with excitement, Marquis Ouyang did not have the heart to speak up. However, Fairy Zixia gradually noticed he was experiencing the last rally. After her initial excitement, what followed were tears of agony. "Dad, Dad!" Fairy Zixia cried out heart-rendingly. Her voice was poignant and melancholic, touching the heartstrings of anyone who heard her. Marquis Ouyang patted Fairy Zixia''s back and then, looking at Lin Tian, said joyfully, "It looks like, I did not choose wrongly. You, indeed, did not let me down." "As I should have!" Lin Tian said indifferently. He did not want to say much, as even he was nearly moved to tears by the sight of Marquis Ouyang at that moment. Marquis Ouyang comforted them with a smile, "The departed have left, and so life goes on." "In this vast world, amid all its complexities, in the end, every living being will turn into a handful of yellow earth. This is the fate of samsara; it is the will of the Heavenly Dao. My daughter, there''s no need to cry anymore!" Biologically speaking, human life is but a part of evolution, so insignificant that it resembles a speck of dust in the Cang Hai, unable to escape the fate of death. While this may be true, who can resist crying when a loved one is on the verge of leaving this world? Marquis Ouyang continued, helplessly trying to console, "My daughter, naturally beautiful beyond compare, like a descending fairy. Look at me, lift your head, let your father see just how beautiful my daughter really is." He lifted Fairy Zixia''s face and with two fingers, delicately wiped away her tears. "Smile for me. In my final moments, I wish to see my daughter at her most beautiful." "Okay!" Fairy Zixia nodded through her tears, despite the overwhelming sorrow, she forced a slight smile. "My good daughter, you''re the most beautiful!" Marquis Ouyang said as he stroked Fairy Zixia''s hair and, without realizing it, tears rolled down his cheeks. Then, turning to Duke Chu, he said, "Old Third, time flies, and the years are heartless. The brothers of yesteryear are gone; some have turned to dust, others have become enemies. Now, only you are by my side. When I think of the times we fought for our place in this world, even now, my blood boils with excitement!" After hearing this, Duke Chu found himself unwittingly in tears, looking at Marquis Ouyang with a mixture of unbearable sadness and heartache. He said, "Time is unforgiving. The days of the past are gone. Some things, some moments, once missed, can never be returned." Marquis Ouyang nodded and with a reminiscent smile, added, "Old Third, as our Tianxia Alliance grew larger and I became the Alliance Hierarch while you became the third Elder, our statuses diverged, our relationship became distant, and we couldn''t speak as freely as before. Right now, I truly miss the days when we first met, when I was a thief and you were a beggar, when I''d get beaten for stealing, and you''d come to my aid." "Oh, right, Old Third. Do you remember what you used to call me back then? Before I die, I want to hear it one more time." Duke Chu wept profusely and then uttered three words. "Iron Egg Brother!" ``` Chapter 637 - 609: Marquis Ouyang, Mourning "Tie Dan, brother!" Duke Chu said, tears streaming down his face, overwhelmed with grief. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Memories of the past were the most touchingreminiscing together was a tribute to the years gone by. "Tie Dan, brother!" Marquis Ouyang repeated, his face wet with tears, yet displaying a very contented smile. Tie Dan was a nickname given to Marquis Ouyang in his childhood. He was an orphan who begged as a child and stole as he grew older. His dark complexion and frequent beatings toughened him up over time, earning him that nickname. "It''s been many years since anyone has called me that, haha!" Marquis Ouyang remarked wistfully. He had risen from the very bottom, gradually becoming stronger and more powerful. Over time, people''s reference to him shifted from Tie Dan to Marquis and Alliance Hierarch. Upon hearing the nickname Tie Dan, Lin Tian and Fairy Zixia burst into laughter together; they never expected that the renowned Marquis Ouyang, the powerful leader of the Tianxia Alliance, would have such a vulgar nickname. "Third Sister!" Marquis Ouyang spoke out, addressing Duke Chu. Duke Chu was taken aback, then burst out laughing. Third Sister was Duke Chu''s nickname during his childhood. Naturally kind-hearted, he was like a little girl, often having his begged food snatched by other begging children. Thus, he often followed behind Marquis Ouyang, begging for food, which led Ouyang to nickname him Third Sister, claiming he acted too much like a woman, all hesitant and lacking the manner of a man. "Third Sister, it''s been years since anyone has called me that too, Tie Dan, brother! I thought you had forgotten!" Duke Chu said wistfully, sinking into a carefree reminiscence of that time. "Cough cough cough...!" The beautiful atmosphere was abruptly interrupted by a sudden bout of coughing from Marquis Ouyang. A spurt of fresh blood sprayed out of Marquis Ouyang''s mouth; he was coughing up blood. "Dad, dad, are you okay? It''s nothing serious, right!" Fairy Zixia rushed over, patting Marquis Ouyang''s back to ease his breathing. Marquis Ouyang knew his time was short; his body could no longer support such reminiscing. Now, he had to entrust some critical and top-secret matters of the Tianxia Alliance! Marquis Ouyang solemnly called Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu to his side. Lin Tian knew something important was about to be disclosed, and as an outsider, he thoughtfully stepped back. "Lin Tian, you stay, your willingness to lend a hand marks you as a friend of the Tianxia Alliance, stay here!" Marquis Ouyang spoke faintly. Lin Tian was startled; he knew this was Marquis Ouyang''s way of winning hearts. If Lin Tian were willing to join the Tianxia Alliance, his status would not be less than that of Duke Chu. Marquis Ouyang said, "Zixia Club, that''s one of our strongholds. Our headquarters of the Tianxia Alliance is located in Lingyue Town." Lingyue Town is also in Yunhai City, just over three hundred miles from Zixia Club. The name of Lingyue Town was known to all members of the Tianxia Alliance, although no one had visited it. Marquis Ouyang had decreed that only he could go to Lingyue Town, not even Zuo Yunfei had the privilege. Marquis Ouyang continued, "In Lingyue Town, there are thirty-six Mirror Condensing experts stationed, my most loyal guards, which I have christened the Celestial Generals!" "Thirty-six?" Duke Chu and Fairy Zixia exclaimed in unison, surprised that even they did not know Marquis Ouyang had thirty-six Mirror Condensing experts yet to be deployed. The surprises did not stop there, "Not only do I have the Celestial Generals, but also a Half-Step Fusion Realm expert stationed in Lingyue Town, named Duan Sandao!" "Whew...!" Everyone sighed deeply, Lin Tian also shocked. Who would have guessed that under Marquis Ouyang, there still was a Half-Step Fusion Realm expert. For the Tianxia Alliance, a Half-Step Fusion Realm expert could turn the tide of battle; never mind Zuo Yunfei''s thousand men, even if he had three thousand, they would be nothing in front of a Half-Step Fusion Realm expert. Fairy Zixia exclaimed excitedly, "Dad, then what are we waiting for? Let Duan Sandao take action, and with the Celestial Generals, we can easily kill Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai." Marquis Ouyang laughed at himself, then took out the Great Seal that represented his identity, handing it to Fairy Zixia. "This Great Seal represents the Alliance Hierarch. With this, you are now the Alliance Hierarch of the Tianxia Alliance." With this seal, you can freely enter Lingyue Town, command the Celestial Generals at will, and as for the Half-Step Fusion Realm Duan Sandao, this is..." "What''s wrong with Duan Sandao?" Fairy Zixia asked anxiously. Marquis Ouyang said, "Two years ago, Duan Sandao was pursued by enemies and was seriously injured. I saved his life and provided spiritual medicine for his recovery." "He had no intention of joining the Tianxia Alliance, but he was grateful for my kindness, so he promised me that he would help protect the Tianxia Alliance." "His strength is even greater than mine. Staying in Lingyue Town was merely to repay a debt of gratitude. Lingyue Town is the old den of the Tianxia Alliance. He once agreed with me that he would ignore matters outside Lingyue Town, but if someone were to attack Lingyue Town, he would definitely hold this last line of defense for me." "Therefore, Duan Sandao will not follow your orders." Fairy Zixia inquired, "Then, with the Celestial General helping Lin Tian, it should be enough to eliminate Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai. Just now, Lin Tian alone made them flee in a wretched condition." "No." Marquis Ouyang shook his head. "I understand Zuo Yunfei too well. He is ruthless and unscrupulous until he achieves his goal. Today, Lin Tian alone fought them off, but he will definitely find another way and will come back to attack again sooner or later." "What other way out could he possibly have? His men are just a thousand assassins, and Lin Tian has already killed a third of them. With the remaining defeated troops, how could he possibly turn the tide!" Fairy Zixia muttered, despising Zuo Yunfei and not believing he could pose any more threat. However, Duke Chu''s eyebrows knotted as he tentatively asked, "Alliance Hierarch, are you suggesting that Zuo Yunfei might seek help from the Qinglong Gang, use their power to ascend to the position of Alliance Hierarch, and then submit to the Qinglong Gang?" Marquis Ouyang said nothing more, a flicker of anger and reluctance in his eyes! A few years ago, in a great battle, Marquis Ouyang was seriously injured, the Great Elder died in combat, all thanks to the Qinglong Gang. The Qinglong Gang, being the number one gang in Huaxia, presses firmly above the Tianxia Alliance. Over the years, the Qinglong Gang and the Tianxia Alliance have been constantly at odds secretly, with many brother members of the alliance dying at the hands of the Qinglong Gang. It can be said that the Qinglong Gang and the Tianxia Alliance have deep-seated and irreconcilable hatred, but now, Zuo Yunfei, the second elder of the Tianxia Alliance, actually seeks help from the Qinglong Gang, submitting to themsuch shamelessness." "Zuo Yunfei, this beast!" Duke Chu clenched his fists and angrily said, wishing he could kill Zuo Yunfei right then, his actions no different from those of a traitor. Marquis Ouyang continued, "The Qinglong Gang''s strength is even stronger than ours. Perhaps, to ensure nothing goes amiss, they will also dispatch a Half-Step Fusion Realm powerhouse. According to the Qinglong Gang''s style, they will gradually encroach on our Tianxia Alliance''s territory. Therefore, what you need to do is to attract the attention of the Qinglong Gang and Zuo Yunfei, directing their focus toward Lingyue Town. By luring them into Lingyue Town and having Duan Sandao intervene, we can defeat them." The crowd nodded their heads. The next step was to attract the attention of the Qinglong Gang and Zuo Yunfei, which basically meant provoking them and luring them into Lingyue Town. After assigning this task, Marquis Ouyang''s expression relaxed slightly. He was running on fumes now, having done all he could do. Afterward, Marquis Ouyang spoke wearily, "Zixia, go get the fine wine I''ve treasured for many years, and prepare some good dishes. I want to have one last meal!" Fairy Zixia nodded, tears streaming down her face as she hurried to prepare. Duke Chu quickly went to help, very anxious, fearful that by the time he returned, Marquis Ouyang would no longer be there. Lin Tian noticed Marquis Ouyang giving him an unusual look and stayed behind to ask, "Alliance Hierarch, do you have something to tell me?" Marquis Ouyang nodded and said, "Lin Tian, do you remember what I told you last time? To marry my daughter and manage the Tianxia Alliance together with her." "Uh... well, love cannot be forced. We shouldn''t treat marriage as a condition; that would be unfair to Fairy Zixia!" Lin Tian tactfully declined. Fairy Zixia is extraordinarily beautiful, like a fairy descended from the heavens, a sight that would captivate any man. But each of Lin Tian''s current wives is like a fairy, and he had only met Fairy Zixia a few times, far from reaching the point of talking about love. Thus, he tactfully declined. After hearing this, Marquis Ouyang''s expression showed some loss, and he said self-mockingly, "It seems that in this life, I won''t see my daughter stepping into the hall of marriage." "Low in station yet worried, high in position yet lonely. I hope in the next life, I can just be an ordinary worker, living with my wife and children, enjoying the simple joys of family!" Marquis Ouyang sighed. He had lived a life on the blade''s edge, accustomed to life and death, tired of deceit and betrayal! The higher his position, the more lonely he became. Sometimes wishing to have a heartfelt conversation and share a drink with someone, he found no one available. Ordinary people look up to Marquis Ouyang, but little do they know, Marquis Ouyang also looks up to ordinary people. Life is like a journey; it''s not the destination that matters but the scenery along the way and the mood with which one views it. Don''t always look up in envy at others; look back and see how many are looking up to you. In life, contentment brings happiness! Soon, a bottle of red wine and several dishes were brought up. Lin Tian helped Marquis Ouyang to the table, and Fairy Zixia quickly poured him a glass of wine. "Everyone, cheers!" With the last of his strength, Marquis Ouyang shouted, barely lifting his wine glass to drink the red wine in one gulp. Afterward, the glass dropped to the floor. Marquis Ouyang had passed away. Chapter 638 - 610 Wolong Bay With a cup of wine down his throat, the wine cup hitting the ground, a hero of his time, Marquis Ouyang, left the mortal world. He sat calmly on the chair with a smile on his lips; even in death, he still bore the majesty of a king. He had regrets; Qinglong Gang committed atrocities, and he could not take his revengethis was one of them. He had no children of his own, Fairy Zixia was his adopted daughter; he had hoped to see Fairy Zixia get married, have children, but in the end, he was unable to fulfill this wish. His life, short and spectacular, was filled with blood and sorrow; he enjoyed the glory few others did, yet he envied the ordinary life of commoners. So he departed, with only Fairy Zixia, Duke Chu, and Lin Tian by his side in the endperhaps this, too, was a kind of sadness. Fairy Zixia was silent, staring at her father, unable to hold back her tears. Her only relative had left her, and she was in immense pain, truly immense pain. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The departed has passed on, and the living must go on!" Lin Tian advised, "Let''s hurry to Lingyue Town. Now that the Alliance Hierarch is dead, there''s much work waiting for us to do!" "Right!" Fairy Zixia said with teary eyes, nodding, "My father worked hard to establish the Tianxia Alliance; I must safeguard the legacy of the Alliance." Duke Chu carried the body of Marquis Ouyang, and Lin Tian found a bus to drive them to Lingyue Town. Lingyue Town wasn''t large; the residents were all associated with the Tianxia Alliance. Some were family members of the Alliance, others were injured members who had gotten hurt, and there were also retired key members who lived there, free of material concerns, enjoying the benefits they deserved. The defense of Lingyue Town was extremely tight, with thirty-six Condensing Mirror experts; the people of Lingyue Town rarely communicated with the outside world, and there were two Condensing Mirror experts at the town''s entrance controlling the strict access of personnel. Lin Tian drove up to the gates of Lingyue Town, where two Condensing Mirror experts stopped him. "Who goes there? State your name!" shouted one of the Condensing Mirror experts. Fairy Zixia stepped out of the vehicle, taking out the Great Seal of the Tianxia Alliance, and declared, "I am Fairy Zixia, and I am now your Alliance Hierarch!" Marquis Ouyang had already informed them of this matter. "Alliance Hierarch!" The two Condensing Mirror experts knelt in unison, then with teary eyes, looked up and asked, "Then the old Alliance Hierarch?" "He''s in the vehicle. I want to give the old Alliance Hierarch a grand funeral. Notify the brothers to come out and see the old Alliance Hierarch off on his last journey!" she said. "Yes!" Both of them nodded in agreement, their voices thick with tears. The coffin had been prepared ahead of time; it was carved with nine green dragons, truly high-end and dignified. There were over a thousand people in Lingyue Town; except for those who were bedridden with serious illnesses, everyone came out to bid farewell to Marquis Ouyangfrom seventy-year-old elders to four- or five-year-old children, whether iron-blooded men or women and children, all shed tears, weeping bitterly! They had profound affection for Marquis Ouyang; now that he was gone, everyone felt as if they had lost a family member, with hearts aching as if sliced by knives. Lin Tian covertly observed in silence, discovering thirty-six formidable auras belonging to the Celestial Generals. However, he couldn''t sense the presence of any Half-Step Fusion Realm experts. Could it be that Duan Sandao did not come to the funeral? Or perhaps he concealed his aura so that Lin Tian couldn''t detect it. Upon further consideration, that should not be the case. Since he had promised Marquis Ouyang to protect the Tianxia Alliance, he must have deep feelings for Marquis Ouyang. Now that Marquis Ouyang has died, he should come to see him off. The coffin was quickly buried in the ground, and the tombstone bore four large characters. "Marquis Ouyang, Alliance!" Everyone showed solemn respect for this tombstone because it was the resting place of Marquis Ouyang, their Alliance Hierarch. This was indeed a good location, with a mountain at the back, green trees for company, and a delicate stream in fronta piece of geomantic treasure land. After the burial of Marquis Ouyang, evening had fallen. Ordinarily, Fairy Zixia, as his daughter, should keep vigil at Marquis Ouyang''s tomb for three days, but with the Tianxia Alliance plagued by internal strife and external threats, they could no longer concern themselves with these formalties. Fairy Zixia led Duke Chu, Lin Tian, and the thirty-six Celestial Generals into a room to strategize. Fairy Zixia was the first to speak, "Now, our primary goal is to draw the Qinglong Gang and Zuo Yunfei here. Let''s all share our thoughts!" Duke Chu suggested, "Lingyue Town is the old nest of our Tianxia Alliance. If we spread the news that there''s a treasure here, it will surely attract the Qinglong Gang and Zuo Yunfei along with their followers." Fairy Zixia considered for a moment before refusing, "The Alliance Hierarch has just passed away. It would arouse suspicion to spread the news about the treasure at this time. Moreover, Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai are very familiar with our Tianxia Alliance. It''s unlikely they will fall for it so easily. Even if they do believe the news about the treasure, they might not attack us immediately. They will attack Lingyue Town sooner or later, and the longer we wait, the more prepared they will be." A Celestial General proposed, "What if I disguise myself as a double agent and tell Zuo Yunfei, confidentially, that Lingyue Town is in great turmoil, to lure him into attacking?" "That won''t work either," Fairy Zixia rejected, "Zuo Yunfei knows our Tianxia Alliance all too well. Deceiving him is simply not possible. To lure them here, we must target the Qinglong Gang first." The crowd looked at one another, at a loss for ideas, none having a good suggestion. Then, Lin Tian spoke up, "To target the Qinglong Gang and provoke them into attacking, in plain terms, means we need to infuriate them, causing them to lose their reason in anger and to attack us regardless of the consequences." Fairy Zixia nodded, feeling that this idea was feasible. When a person becomes enraged, they sometimes lose all reason, and it''s even possible for reason to turn negative. However, she asked, "How do we enrage the Qinglong Gang?" Lin Tian inquired, "The Qinglong Gang must have several profitable venues, right? Which one is the most lucrative? I''ll destroy it. Then you all can coordinate with me from the outside. That should surely draw the Qinglong Gang''s attention." "Which one is the most profitable?" Duke Chu pondered, and then, opening his eyes widely, he said excitedly, "Next to Yunhai City is Tianhai City, which is ruled by the Qinglong Gang. Inside there''s an underground black market called Wolong Bay. It deals in arms and ammunition, organ trading, narcotics, and adult entertainment. Even slaves can be bought and sold in Wolong Bay. A bold saying circulates there: ''As long as you have the money, there''s nothing you can''t get in this place.''" "Oh?" Lin Tian exclaimed, surprised to learn that even slave trading existed, a vile practice he hadn''t expected in modern society. The status of slaves was no better than that of chickens, ducks, geese, or dogs, at the mercy of their owners, who could kill them at will. The situation of those who became slaves was as miserable as could be. It was these heinous transactions that satisfied the twisted desires of wealthy degenerates, making Wolong Bay the most lucrative source of income for the Qinglong Gang! Chapter 639 - 611: A Beating in Exchange for Three Million Wolong Bay was rife with black market dealings; if you had the money, there was nothing you couldn''t buy here. Wolong Bay greatly satisfied the perverse desires of some wealthy individuals who spent lavishly, making it the Qinglong Gang''s cash cow and most profitable location. From nations to all walks of life, the operation of any system can''t do without one thing. Money! The Qinglong Gang was stronger than the Tianxia Alliance because it controlled more territory and made more money. With plenty of money, they could recruit a large number of assassins to work for them. If Wolong Bay was destroyed, the Qinglong Gang would lose such a big financial source, essentially cutting off their lifeline, and the Qinglong Gang''s top brass would certainly be furious. Lin Tian sneered and said to Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu, "I''ve decided, we''ll start with Wolong Bay. I''m going to smash it up." Smash up Wolong Bay. That was indeed a good idea. However...! Fairy Zixia expressed her concern, "Wolong Bay is crucial for the Qinglong Gang, and it''s teeming with masters lurking inside. A direct attack would surely fail, and the slightest carelessness could cost us dearly." Lin Tian thought for a moment and asked, "Uncle, are there any Half-Step Fusion Realm masters from the Qinglong Gang inside Wolong Bay?" "No!" Duke Chu answered with certainty. "As far as I know, the Qinglong Gang now has only one Half-Step Fusion Realm master left. A few years ago during a battle, the Great Elder died, but he also took the life of a Half-Step Fusion Realm expert from the Qinglong Gang. Now, they only have one Half-Step Fusion Realm master, who is stationed at their headquarters, not in Wolong Bay." "Then that''s good," Lin Tian sneered. He then said to Fairy Zixia, "We''ll take action tomorrow morning. I will take out Wolong Bay. Have the Celestial Generals disperse and covertly infiltrate the Qinglong Gang''s various facilities, causing as much damage as possible. Once the Qinglong Gang becomes enraged, I will lure them to Lingyue Town and let Duan Sandao strike, teaching them a lesson." "This idea isn''t bad, but you alone, to take on the entire Wolong Bay, you...!" Fairy Zixia didn''t continue, her eyes showing a deep concern. With countless strong members from the Qinglong Gang inside Wolong Bay, Lin Tian going in alone was too dangerous. Lin Tian waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Don''t worry about me, I have my methods to surely draw them out to you." Fairy Zixia hesitated, still worrying about Lin Tian and unable to make a final decision. Duke Chu, watching anxiously on the side, made the decision for Fairy Zixia, "Alright, we''ll do as you say. We''ll organize the tasks for the Celestial Generals. Tomorrow, we all act together!" "Okay!" ... ... ... The next day at nine in the morning, Lin Tian took a car to Wolong Bay. Of the Celestial Generals, ten remained to protect the town, while the other twenty-six were dispatched to the Qinglong Gang''s various facilities, ready to cause trouble at the opportune moment. Lin Tian headed toward Wolong Bay alone, turning left and right until he finally saw the words "Wolong Bay" at a secret underground entrance. This was in the outskirts of Tianhai City. The entrance was almost hidden by the jungle and next to an abandoned factory, making it extremely concealed. Those who came here were wealthy tycoons, but as Lin Tian squatted at the entrance for a long time, he didn''t see a single luxury car. These rich folks entered by walking on their feet; they parked their lavish vehicles five miles away. "Pretty secretive!" Lin Tian exclaimed, striding towards the inside. The entrance to Wolong Bay was very small, but the guard at the door was impressive. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There were at least a dozen people standing guard, among whom two were Mirror-Condensing masters, and the rest were all strong fighters at the Half-Step Mirror-Condensing level. Such a lavish guard for a small entrance, truly lavish! The eyes of these guards were sharp as they were accustomed to identifying numerous visitors by sight alone. No matter who it was, they could guess your identity with great accuracy just by seeing you once. Walking in front of Lin Tian was a debauched young master, who wore a gold necklace, a gold watch, and a branded suit, with a stunning beauty hanging from his arm, looking like a typical rich second generation who loved to show off. The rich second generation, with the beauty on his arm, walked forward step by step, but were stopped at the entrance. "Young Master Zhang, look, they dare to stop us," the beauty complained, swinging her hips, as they were halted. This woman had just been picked up by the young master, who hadn''t yet taken her to bed. He was trying to flaunt his wealth in front of her to get her into bed. The rich second generation deliberately flashed his gold watch and necklace and pulled out a thick wad of cash from his wallet, waving it in front of the guards, "Isn''t Wolong Bay all about making money? I''ve got the cash to spend, why the hell are you stopping me?" One of the Mirror-Condensing masters sneered, "With that little money, you can''t even afford a fruit platter at our Wolong Bay. Better just head back!" To tell the truth, although the Ningjing expert''s tone was a bit sarcastic, what he said was indeed true. Ten thousand yuan in Wolong Bay could only buy two cucumbers. "Young Master Zhang, look at them, they even dare to mock you. Isn''t your father the chairman of Wanlong Group? You are the future heir to Wanlong Group. How come even the gatekeepers dare to make fun of you now? Didn''t you say that in Tianhai City, you could walk sideways?" The stunning beauty complained by his side. Embarrassed in front of the beautiful woman, the rich second generation got angry on the spot and wanted to start a fight, but seeing that there were at least a dozen of them, he knew he couldn''t win. Then, he hastily took out a bank card and shouted at the Ningjing powerhouses, "I have three million in this card. If that''s not enough, I have more. My father is the chairman of Wanlong Group, with a market value of fifty million, so now I can go in, right?" "Xiaofang, I am rich, you''ll be happy if you marry me!" "Let''s see who dares to stop me now!" After speaking, he glanced at the Ningjing experts with contempt and proudly walked in with the beauty on his arm. "You''re amazing!" The beauty raised her thumb up for him. But just as the rich second generation was feeling smug for a few seconds, two Ningjing experts at the door stopped him again. The rich second generation was furious, and now in front of the beauty, he completely lost face. "Damn it, what''s going on? I have money, I am the heir to Wanlong Group, with assets of fifty million, and I still can''t enter the small Wolong Bay!" The Ningjing powerhouse sneered, "If your father came, he might barely get in, but you, no. Get lost!" After watching this, Lin Tian secretly smirked to himself. With assets of fifty million just to barely enter Wolong Bay, this place really was a money pit, even more luxurious than Zixia Club. He had no time to watch this rich second generation, so he shook his head and walked inside. The two Ningjing experts were stopping the rich second generation, who was arguing with them, and Lin Tian just walked past them without any warning. The two Ningjing experts glanced at Lin Tian out of the corner of their eyes and looked at each other before saying very politely to Lin Tian, "Please come in!" Lin Tian glanced at the rich second generation from the corner of his eye and smirked playfully before walking proudly into the place. After seeing this, the rich second generation was baffled. What was this situation? These people stopped him, so why didn''t they stop Lin Tian? What on earth was the reason? He scrutinized Lin Tian''s receding figure carefully. He was wearing a Li-Ning top that cost at most four hundred yuan, pants by Metersbonwe that didn''t exceed three hundred, and street stall shoes that were less than fifty; all in all, he didn''t wear anything expensive. Compared to him, Lin Tian looked like a country bumpkin, a true rustic. "Why is this, why can he go in and I can''t?" The rich second generation roared almost frantically. The Ningjing powerhouse calmly said, "He has more money than you, so he can go in, you cannot!" "That rustic who just went in, you actually say he''s richer than me, you...!" The rich second generation was so angry his face turned ashen. He was at a loss for words. His suit alone was worth at least thirty thousand yuan, not to mention the gold watch on his wrist and the gold necklace around his neck, worth at least two hundred thousand. And he was the sole heir to Wanlong Group. He truly could not accept that he was less wealthy than Lin Tian, who was dressed so plainly. For a moment, the rich second generation couldn''t accept it. "What do you mean by this? Are you deliberately targeting me? If that rustic can go in, why can''t I? Am I not rich? Am I not richer than him...?" Lin Tian, who had walked a short distance away, heard what the rich second generation was saying. He was slightly annoyed; being called a rustic country bumpkin out of the blue would make anyone angry. But he was in a hurry and had no time to teach this shortsighted rich second generation a lesson. He casually took out a jade bracelet from his pocket. This jade bracelet, worth a million, was brought from Tianxia Alliance and brought to Wolong Bay just to show off. Without looking back, Lin Tian threw the jade bracelet towards the sound, tossing it into the hands of one of the Ningjing experts. He said, "Teach him a lesson. This jade bracelet is yours as a reward!" The Ningjing expert knew how to appreciate goods. Although he was quite wealthy, a million was still a significant sum for him; especially since earning it was incredibly easy. Just beating up this rich second generation was effortless for him. To make a million with a simple gesture of the hand, who could refuse? With his head held high and without turning back, Lin Tian walked in. The Ningjing expert sneered coldly, looking forward to making another tidy profit. He stepped towards the rich second generation, who began to retreat in fear, but still ended up getting his clothes grabbed. Holding the jade bracelet, the Ningjing expert flaunted it in front of the rich second generation and asked, "This jade bracelet, worth a million. If you can''t bring out something more expensive than this, both you and your lady friend here are going to get a beating!" The rich second generation and the stunning beauty beside him trembled in fear, especially the beauty, who shook the rich second generation''s arm and shouted, "Don''t you have three million in your card? Give it to him! I don''t want to get beaten, I don''t want to!" The rich second generation''s face was lined with frustration. Those three million were his pocket money from his father. Without that money, what would he use to pick up girls? Without money, who would stay with him? Three million, just for a beating. He chose to take the beating. Chapter 640 - 612: Pick Me, Pick Me, Pick Me The scion wasn''t so filthy rich that he could afford to be beaten up for three million. He simply couldn''t afford the exchange. The crafty expert from Mirror Sect gave a sinister smile, saying, "Then don''t blame me for being ruthless." As he spoke, he flashed a suggestive smile at the scion''s gorgeous companion. The beauty shivered in terror, desperately pleading with the scion to come up with the three million, but he remained indifferent. Screams from the scion and the beauty soon followed, piercing and pained similar to the slaughter of pigs. "Zhang Shao, I hate you. I''ll marry anyone but you. With your bumpkin status, you think you can sleep with me? Keep dreaming!" Amidst the screams, the beauty''s furious curses rang out, signaling the end of any chance the scion had with her. ... ... Lin Tian walked through the entrance, only to see a large ornate door with several attendants standing by it. Their eyes were shrewd; they were responsible for welcoming the wealthy who entered Wolong Bay and could instantly judge anyone''s wealth and generosity. Upon Lin Tian''s arrival, he immediately became the center of attention as the servitors rushed over, competing to be chosen to serve him. "Choose me, I''m the best at taking care of people." "Choose me, I know where to find the prettiest girls!" "Choose me!" "Choose me!" ... ... Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Tian hurriedly stepped back, his rear clenching as he looked extremely uncomfortable. With these burly attendants insisting "choose me, choose me" before him, Lin Tian felt like he had wandered into Yichun Courtyard by mistake. Had it been a group of young beauties demanding "choose me, choose me," Lin Tian would have been overjoyed. Lin Tian wasn''t interested in them and randomly picked an older one. Pointing at him, he said, "You''ll do." After speaking, he handed over a gold earring. It was pure gold, taken from Tianxia Alliance and valued at about one hundred thousand yuan. "Thank you, master!" The attendant gleefully accepted the earring, quickly appraising its value. Just having spent a hundred thousand in one go, he was deemed incredibly prodigal. Others nearby were both envious and jealous, their faces showing disappointment. "This way, please!" The attendant led the way, all the while treating Lin Tian with extreme deference after receiving such a hefty tip. As Lin Tian followed his guide, he asked, "It''s my first time here, and I''ve heard it''s a lot of fun. I''ve come on reputation alone. I lack nothing but money, so tell me, what are the special features here?" The attendant chuckled, replying, "Master, here, as long as you have the money, everything is special. There''s nothing you can think of that we can''t do." "That strong?" Lin Tian marveled. That claim sounded a bit over the top. "Can you find me Chang''e, the Moon Goddess, to spend a night with me?" The attendant answered, "Err... well... actually, that''s possible. The beauties here are certainly prettier than the Moon Goddess herself. If you really want it, I''ll immediately choose a beauty for you, she''ll cosplay for you, and she''ll be just as stunning and seductive as Chang''e." Cosplay! They even had that. Lin Tian said, "Nevermind, I was just kidding!" The attendant glanced at his watch and then suggested, "It''s just past eleven in the morning, lunchtime, and there''s not much to do. Why don''t we find a private room to rest for a bit? The real fun at Wolong Bay starts in the afternoon, and by evening, this place is heaven for men." The attendant grinned slyly, his eyes conveying a knowing look. "Alright, let''s do as you suggest!" ... ... True enough, they didn''t encounter many people along the way, but Lin Tian did notice a significant feature: all the female employees were over one meter seventy, and each boasted a beautiful face and killer curves, bikini-clad beauties one more stunning than the next. No wonder it was a paradise for men. As Lin Tian suspected, in this place, if you had the money, any of these working women were fair game. The attendant led Lin Tian into a pair of private rooms, and as they entered, a fragrance wafted out. Soon after, two bikini-clad beauties emerged from the room, each grabbing one of Lin Tian''s arms, cooing. "Oh, master, you''re here. Come with us. Let us sisters serve you today." The two bikini beauties were quite forward, pulling Lin Tian''s arms against their chests repeatedly, making him itch with a sudden surge of lustful fire. Lin Tian found their looks quite pleasing, on par with models outside, probably in their early twenties, no more than twenty-five, a true archetype of allure. However, they paled in comparison to Lin Tian''s own girlfriends, and with heavy makeup and overpowering perfume, they were the type some men found irresistible, but Lin Tian truly disliked. He couldn''t muster the slightest bit of enthusiasm. Lin Tian instructed the waiter, "Let them go, I''m not in the mood today." Having said that, Lin Tian took out two earrings, each worth around twenty thousand yuan, and handed them over to the two beauties. The beauties were somewhat disappointed; they had finally met a rich client, but to think, Lin Tian didn''t give them the time of day, so they could only leave dejectedly. After the two beauties had left, the waiter tentatively asked, "Sir, were they not to your taste? If that''s the case, you can tell me, and I can select a type you wantvirgins, mature ladies, Bai Ling, housewives, queens, we have it all." The waiter''s words excited Lin Tian for a moment, but then he thought about the wives at home and decided against it. He boasted half-jokingly, "It''s not that they weren''t to my taste; it''s my own problem. Last night, I had an epic battle with eighteen mature ladies, and I''m just wiped out today. Even if the real Chang''e stood before me, I wouldn''t have the energy!" The waiter gave Lin Tian a huge thumbs up, one against eighteen, truly a legend! Then the waiter inquired, "The weather in Tianhai City is dry, do you need a fruit plate or something?" What a great excuse, Lin Tian thought, mocking the idea that Wolong Bay, built underground, could be dryhe was hearing it for the first time. Obviously, the waiter was trying to get Lin Tian to spend more, as he would get a commission from it. Lin Tian said, "Alright, bring me the menu, I''ll have a look." The waiter presented a menu glittering with gold, adorned with gold and diamonds. He knew Wolong Bay was a place to splurge money, but he never imagined that even a fruit plate menu would be adorned with gold and diamondssuch extravagance! Lin Tian took the menu and was shockeda single glance revealed the cheapest fruit plate cost eighteen thousand eight hundred yuan, while the most luxurious was a whopping one hundred and eighty-eight thousand eight hundred yuan. What kind of fruit was this expensive? Too embarrassed to order the cheapest one, he ordered one for twenty-eight thousand eight hundred yuan as a perfunctory gesture. The waiter took his leave, and soon after, brought over the fruit plate. Lin Tian was bemused; such an expensive fruit plate contained so little it wasn''t enough for one person. Eighteen grapes, six apple slices, two sugared tangerines, two pieces of watermelon, four orange segments, two pieces of cut cantaloupethat was it. Twenty-eight thousand eight hundred yuan. Lin Tian tasted themthe apple was sour, the sugared tangerines not sweet at all, and the watermelon average. But the fruit plate was indeed beautifully arranged, with both flowers and plants. All show and no substance. Poor review. A hundred thousand poor reviews. As Lin Tian was "enjoying" the insufficient fruit plate, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open. A young man entered, standing six feet tall, dressed in branded clothes and sporting a flashy haircut, clearly a rich, pretentious second-generation. Seeing this youth enter, the waiter startled, then bowed deeply, saying, "Young Master Chu, it''s a pleasure to see you." The young man nodded at the waiter and handed him a stack of banknotes, showing off his wealth generously. "Thank you, Young Master Chu, thank you. What can I do for you?" the waiter asked delightedly. The young man ignored him, looked at the fruit plate ordered by Lin Tian, and sneered with contempt. He then scornfully appraised Lin Tian''s attire, deeming him an easy target. He fixed his gaze on Lin Tian and said, "Hey, kid, this private room is pretty big. Some of my friends will come soon and other rooms can''t fit us all. This place is good, move aside, will you? As long as you agree, the five million yuan in this card is all yours!" The young man tossed a bank card, which landed in front of Lin Tian. Lin Tian blinked in surprise, and the waiter shook from head to toe, evidently very wary of the youth. Lin Tian continued eating his tangerine without raising his head and spoke indifferently. "Scram!" That one word "scram!" startled both the youth and the waiter; Lin Tian''s voice wasn''t loud, but to them, it was like a thunderclap. Scram! To dare tell Young Master Chu to scram at Wolong Bay. Had Lin Tian gone mad? Was he tired of living? The waiter was trembling with fear, while the young man roared in rage. "Kid, who the hell are you to tell me to scram? Do you know who I am? You should feel honored that I''m taking a liking to your spot. You should take the money I''m offering and tuck your tail between your legs and scram. You dare insult me, thinking I''m a pushover?!" Then, an expert level fighter rushed in, and the youth pointed at Lin Tian and said, "Kid, I''m giving you one more chance. Apologize to me, kneel on the ground, and call me ''grandpa'' three times, and I might just let you off." Lin Tian continued to eat his tangerine calmly, as if he''d heard nothing. The waiter beside him was frantic, wishing he could tell Lin Tian of the young man''s identity, but he didn''t dare. If he so much as slightly annoyed the young man, there would be only one result. Death! "I''m talking to you, kid!" the young man shouted furiously, it was the first time someone dared to ignore him. Lin Tian put the last segment of tangerine in his mouth and finally looked up. Chapter 641 - 613 Three Taboos Lin Tian leisurely ate his orange, not rushing or slowing down, until he put the last segment into his mouth. Then, he calmly raised his head, his eyes staring intently at the young man, looking at him as if he were looking at a dead person. That kind of gaze was chilling, frightening. The young man was furious and bellowed, "Kid, Chu Ye is talking to you. Are you damn deaf, didn''t you hear?" Lin Tian picked up the bank card on the table, the corner of his mouth revealing a hint of amusement. He threw the young man''s words right back at him. "Kid, I''m giving you one more chance. Apologize to me and kneel on the ground, call me ''Grandpa'' three times, and I might spare you." "What?" The young man was enraged. Lin Tian actually demanded an apology from him, even asking him to kneel and call him ''Grandpa'' three times. "Hahahaha...!" The young man laughed loudly, staring at Lin Tian as if looking at a dead man. Pointing at himself with a smile, he said, "Kid, you want me to call you ''Grandpa,'' right?" "Indeed," Lin Tian laughed. "You seem to be not as foolish as you look. You understand what I''m saying!" "Hahahaha...!" The young man laughed, the Condensing Mirror experts behind him laughed too, and the nearby waiter wanted to cry. He knew the young man''s status and dared not provoke him. Who would have thought Lin Tian would be so fierce, berating the young man? Thinking of the power behind the young man, the waiter felt an urge to cry! He initially thought hosting Lin Tian, such a big spender, would be a good thing. But who would have imagined it would lead to offending the young man? If he had known this would happen, not even ten million would have been enough for him to serve Lin Tian. Then, the young man shouted angrily, "Kid, you''ve angered me. Today, even if you apologize to me and call me ''Grandpa,'' I won''t spare you. Go, take him down. Start by chopping off his limbs, then take his head." The Condensing Mirror expert behind nodded and casually drew out a machete, pressing towards Lin Tian. Seeing the machete being drawn out nearly scared the waiter to death. He couldn''t bear to look at Lin Tian anymore, knowing well the strength of the expert behind the young man. He looked at Lin Tian sympathetically, then slowly closed his eyes, pitying Lin Tian in his heart and thinking: You''re so wealthy, why provoke Chu Ye? Is it wealth seeking death? If he died, how much better would it be if I could have his money? An unreliable thought suddenly popped into the waiter''s head. The Condensing Mirror expert charged out, yelling, "Kid, surrender without resistance!" He swung his knife down, aiming for Lin Tian''s left arm. Lin Tian, not at all flustered, used the bank card that the young man had thrown down as an improvised throwing weapon, shooting it straight out. "Child''s play!" The Condensing Mirror expert muttered, hearing for the first time of using a bank card as a weapon, not taking it seriously, and his knife continued to press towards Lin Tian. His intention was to kick the bank card away, but actually, he was terribly wrong. When the bank card was first shot from Lin Tian''s hand, it didn''t have any force and couldn''t injure anyone. But he didn''t understand why, as Lin Tian''s bank card flew faster and faster, its speed becoming so fierce that it eventually reached a level beyond the Condensing Mirror expert''s control. He wanted to kick the bank card away but was a step too late as it shot straight into his knee, like a dagger. The entire card buried itself in the Condensing Mirror expert''s knee, and had it not been for flesh connecting it, his leg would have been severed. "Ah...!" "It hurts...!" Condensing Mirror expert screamed in agony and knelt on the ground, clutching his knee and rolling around, his face contorted in pain. It was painful just to look at! "What?" The young man exclaimed in shock. He was aware of his bodyguard''s strength, but why was he now incapacitated by a mere bank card thrown by this unimpressive-looking kid? Cold sweat dripped down the young man''s face, and he kept retreating, looking at Lin Tian with terrified eyes, as if he were seeing an Asura from Hell. The waiter felt something was amiss, slowly opened his eyes, and was startled by the sight of the fallen Condensing Mirror expert. He stared at Lin Tian with utter admiration, thinking: He must be incredibly strong, to incapacitate such a formidable expert with a mere bank card. This was truly defying the heavens. The young man was just an ordinary person. Without the protection of the Condensing Mirror expert, Lin Tian''s strength had already shattered his courage. He kept stepping back, trying to flee. "Stop!" Lin Tian spoke calmly, composed as ever. Those two words, though spoken lightly, produced the sensation of thunderclaps in the young man''s ears, as if Lin Tian''s words directly sentenced him to death. He dared not run, for he feared meeting the same fate as the Condensing Mirror expert at his feet. "You... looking for... me?" the young man stammered out the words, barely squeezing out a smile. "Stop smiling. It''s uglier than a ghost crying," Lin Tian said. The young man immediately stopped smiling. Lin Tian declared, "Thinking of leaving? My door may be easy to enter, but leaving will be quite difficult!" The young man understood Lin Tian''s meaning. He had to apologize and call out ''Grandpa'' three times if he wanted to leave. The young man was used to arrogance. Although he didn''t dare to be arrogant now, the act of apologizing and calling someone ''Grandpa'' was something he truly couldn''t bring himself to do. Glancing at the waiter out of the corner of his eye, the waiter shuddered in fear. Now, he wanted to cry even more. He couldn''t afford to offend the young man or Lin Tian. What was he to do? Then, the young man gave him a glare, causing the waiter''s scalp to tingle, thinking: This is your territory, to survive here, I should listen to you! With a sense of resignation, the waiter marched towards Lin Tian, his face blossoming with a smile brighter than a rose. "Master, Young Master Chu was just reckless and offended you. Could you please be merciful and let Young Master Chu off this time?" Lin Tian turned his head to glare at the servant, who was nearly scared into spasms, shivering and offering an apologetic smile. "If I let Young Master Chu off the hook, can you guarantee that he won''t seek revenge later? If you can guarantee that, I''ll let him go," he said. The servant sneakily glanced at the young man, who was rapidly blinking, signaling the servant to agree. The servant knew the young master''s temper well; he would surely seek retribution. If he agreed and Lin Tian ended up winning, it would be a dead end for him. But if he didn''t agree and the young master pursued the matter, it would still be a dead end for him. Either path led to death. Each choice came with risks. The servant''s cold sweat was pouring out, soaking his entire body. Just when he was at his wit''s end, Lin Tian bailed him out. Lin Tian stepped forward, kicking out fiercely and landing a blow in the young man''s stomach. With a dreadful scream, the young man flew backward in a sorry state, crashing heavily against the wall. "Fuck your mother, kid! Do you know who I am? You actually dared to hit me," the young man yelled, clutching his stomach in rage, his facial features twisted in pain and anger. "That''s exactly who I''m hitting!" Lin Tian stepped forward and with a size 42 foot, stomped down on the young man''s face. Being stepped on the face is no pleasant experience. The young man cursed at the top of his lungs, but gradually he realized the harder he swore, the harder Lin Tian pressed, to the point that his left cheek was entirely trampled by Lin Tian. Then, an excruciating pain spread throughout his body. "I was wrong, so wrong." He quickly begged for mercy. "Grandpa!" "Grandpa!" "Grandpa!" After calling Lin Tian ''Grandpa'' three times, he finally slowly lifted his foot. "Cough cough cough...!" The young man coughed several times, spitting out mouthfuls of bloody saliva, and over a dozen teeth followed suit. "Get lost. If you dare seek revenge, I''m right here waiting. But next time, you won''t be able to leave standing," Lin Tian said indifferently, his tone filled with menace. The young man glared fiercely at Lin Tian and scrambled out in disgrace. Lin Tian commanded the servant, gesturing to the expert from Holy Shield on the ground, "Throw him out; I don''t want to hear pig-like wails in my room." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes, sir!" The servant threw out the Holy Shield expert. When the servant returned, Lin Tian noticed that he was trembling all over, hanging his head low, not daring to look at him. Lin Tian asked the servant, "I''m the one who beat him, and it has nothing to do with you. You even spoke up for him; what are you afraid ofcould it be? You''re not afraid of that young man, but me?" "No, no, no...!" The servant hurriedly shook his head, bobbing it like a rattle drum. Then, with great courage, the servant approached Lin Tian and said, "Master, I can tell that you are different from Young Master Chu, you are a good person. So please, take my advice!" "You''re a good person!" Hearing these words made Lin Tian genuinely happy. The servant continued, "Master, you should get out of here as fast as you can, the further the better. Don''t stay here." Lin Tian asked, "Why, is it because of that young man? Do you think, I would be afraid of him?" The servant replied, "Here in Wolong Bay, with a mix of fish and dragons, people from all walks of life gather, and they all have one thing in common, they''re no ordinary folks." "Over time, a ''Three Untouchables'' rule has circulated here in Wolong Bay." "Three Untouchables? What kind of thing is that?" Lin Tian inquired. The servant answered, "The Three Untouchables are." "Don''t mess with Young Master Chu!" "Holy Shield can''t be broken!" "Overlord is unbeatable!" Lin Tian understood the message about not messing with Young Master Chu: the young man had significant backing, and one must not provoke him. But what were these Holy Shield that couldn''t be broken and the Overlord being unbeatable? The servant explained one by one. "You can''t mess with Young Master Chu because Wolong Bay is the territory of Qinglong Gang, managed by high-ranking Elders of the gang, and Young Master Chu is the son of one of these Elders." The servant spoke with terror, but Lin Tian found it hilarious. His purpose in coming here was exactly to provoke the Qinglong Gang; now that he had tangled with the son of one of their Elders, if Lin Tian killed him, wouldn''t the Qinglong Gang be infuriated? This would certainly provoke them, which was precisely Lin Tian''s objective for coming to Wolong Bay. Lin Tian thought to himself: Young Master Chu, blame your misfortune for crossing paths and trying to snatch my room. Now that you''ve offended me, a year from today will be your death anniversary. In his heart, Lin Tian had already delivered a death sentence against Young Master Chu. Chapter 642 - 614 Wanlong Pavilion Young Master Chu had provoked him, even wanted to kill him, and what''s more, he was the son of an Elder of the Qinglong Gang, so now, Lin Tian had already harbored the intent to kill him. Lin Tian asked, "They say Young Master Chu is not to be trifled with, but what do the other two ''untouchables'' mean?" The attendant replied, "The Holy Shield must not be broken. Here in Wolong Bay, there is a shield which our Gang Leader accidentally discovered. It''s an ultimate treasure, exceptionally sturdy. No Divine Weapon can leave so much as a scratch on the shield, and thus, it was named the Holy Shield." "Our Gang Leader once said that if anyone could break the Holy Shield, they would be rewarded with three hundred million. If they are willing to join the Qinglong Gang, they would instantly be granted the position of an Elder." "Oh... I see. Then what does it mean that the Overlord is unbeatable?" Lin Tian asked again. "Here in Wolong Bay, there''s a man known as the King of Chu, incredibly fierce and brave. He can swing his arm with a force of eighty thousand catties of Divine Power. Since he appeared, he has fought countless warriors and has never been defeated. Often, those who fought him could not withstand even three of the King of Chu''s moves and would be injured or killed, hence the saying that the Overlord is unbeatable." Eighty thousand catties of mighty strength was still twenty thousand catties less compared to Lin Tianyi. He hasn''t met Lin Tian, which is why he earned the title of King of Chu. Should he ever meet Lin Tian, Lin Tian would beat him to the point where even his mother wouldn''t recognize him. The attendant continued, "Our Gang Leader also said, if anyone could defeat the King of Chu, he would immediately have his daughter betrothed to them. The Gang Leader''s daughter is a match for the Heavenly Immortal, a peerless beauty. Whoever becomes the Qinglong Gang''s Imperial Son-in-law will be second to none, with thousands under his command!" As he spoke, he laughed foolishly, as if he were deeply frustrated and infatuated with the daughter of the Qinglong Gang''s Gang Leader. "Interesting," Lin Tian muttered to himself. Young Master Chu is not to be provoked, the Holy Shield is not to be broken, the Overlord is unbeatable. Now, Lin Tian had already provoked Young Master Chu, turning one ''untouchable'' into ''touchable.'' Well then, he might as well make the other two ''touchable'' as well! Three hundred million, Lin Tian could not care less. The Qinglong Gang Leader''s daughter? Lin Tian cared even less. What he was doing was to infuriate the Qinglong Gang, to completely infuriate them. Lin Tian spoke up, "In the afternoon, take me to see the Holy Shield and the King of Chu. I want to meet them." "Ah...!" The attendant exclaimed, staring at Lin Tian with an incredulous look as if to say: Sir, have you lost your mind? "Ah what? Didn''t you hear what I said?" "Sir, I heard you. I''ll take you there this afternoon." ..., ... Young Master Chu was beaten up, beaten very badly, he lost half his teeth. When he was young, his father wouldn''t even dare to hit him, but now he had been trampled on the face by Lin Tian''s foot, and was even forced to call Lin Tian grandpa. Young Master Chu had never suffered such humiliation; he must have revenge. Rage was already rising from within his heart. He vowed not to rest until he had torn Lin Tian to pieces. He shouted at a bald man, "You, summon all the thugs from Wolong Bay, now." It was the first time the bald man had seen Young Master Chu in such a predicament, and driven by intense curiosity, he ventured to ask, "Young Master, what happened to your face?" "Smack!" Young Master Chu slapped the bald man across the face. This was his Nidhogg, and the bald man had no sense of tact. This kind of thing, he dared to ask. "Damn it, are you deaf? Didn''t you hear me tell you to call the thugs?" "Heard you! I''m on it, right away." Clutching his face, the bald man ran off. "Remember, all of them, every single thug," Young Master Chu emphasized from behind. Then minutes later, the bald man managed to round up over a hundred people, all of them experts either at the Condensed Mirror stage or on the verge of it. "Young Master Chu, just say the word, who do we need to fight?" the bald man called out. "Let''s go," Young Master Chu said slyly, full of rage as he made his way toward Lin Tian''s private room. But halfway there, an underling hurriedly came up to Young Master Chu. "Damn it, can''t you wait and talk later? Can''t you see I''m busy now?" Young Master Chu snapped angrily. The underling trembled at the scolding but still mustered the courage to speak, "Young Master Chu, Prince Wang is here, he''s specifically asking to see you." "What, my second brother is here?" Young Master Chu exclaimed. Prince Wang, named Wang Hao, was also the son of an Elder from the Qinglong Gang, with a status higher than his. Young Master Chu clenched his fists, gazing angrily at Lin Tian''s room, and said, "You''re lucky, kid. I''ll let you live a few minutes longer. Someone, assign a few men to watch over the people in that room. Everyone else, follow me, protect Prince Wang." "Yes!" the crowd responded in unison. Young Master Chu glared bitterly at the door to Lin Tian''s room and departed furiously. ..., ... After finishing the fruit platter, Lin Tian was bored out of his mind. He had waited for half an hour, yet Young Master Chu had not returned to seek revenge. He asked the attendant, "Young Master Chu couldn''t truly be afraid of me, could he? Why hasn''t he come to seek his revenge?" To hear this, the attendant looked at Lin Tian in disbelief. It was his first time encountering someone like Lin Tian. Others wouldn''t dare to provoke Young Master Chu, but Lin Tian, on the contrary, was hoping for trouble from Young Master Chu. Was this man right in the head? The attendant answered, "Young Master Chu has always been a tyrant. Logically speaking, he should have come back for revenge. Why he hasn''t come now, I have no idea. How about I go out and make some inquiries for you?" Lin Tian said, "Never mind, let''s go out together." It was now afternoon, and the number of visitors was gradually increasing. Wolong Bay became more bustling, imbued with an air of lavishness everywhere. People who wallowed in that atmosphere for long enough, even the most exceptional ones, would become listless, depraved, losing their passion and fighting spirit. Lin Tian did not immediately seek out Young Master Chu. He seldom had the chance to visit Wolong Bay, so Lin Tian decided to look around to see just how crazy this place could be. "Take me to the most entertaining, most thrilling place," Lin Tian told the server. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The server replied, "If you''re talking about the most fun place in Wolong Bay, that would be Wanlong Pavilion." "Wanlong Pavilion, what kind of place is it, what do they do?" Lin Tian asked. "Wanlong Pavilion is where the crowd throngs the most. To put it directly, it''s like a supermarket or a pawn shop. There, you can buy the sharpest weapons, delicacies rarely seen in the world, jewels that cost a fortune, and you can also purchase beauties, slave warriors, of course, you can even buy the life of your enemy, as long as you can afford the price. Here, you can have anything you want." "Such chaos, even beauties and slave warriors are available for purchase," Lin Tian thought to himself. "Let''s go, take me there to see." The server led the way and soon, they saw a gate made of gold. Diamonds, jade, and other jewels were inlaid on it. The extravagance of a single door was enough to hint at the high expenses one could expect at Wanlong Pavilion. As they approached the entrance, a staff member with an electronic device stopped Lin Tian. The server quickly explained to Lin Tian, "The cost of consuming at Wanlong Pavilion is extremely high and not affordable for ordinary people. To prevent people from coming in just to look around, our gang leader has mandated that anyone who wants to enter Wanlong Pavilion must show proof of wealth. Usually, those with a net worth below forty million are not allowed to enter Wanlong Pavilion." People with less than forty million were not allowed to enter. Ninety-nine percent of people could not earn forty million in their lifetime. Wanlong Pavilion really was established for the top-tier wealthy. "Proof of wealth, would a bank card work?" asked Lin Tian. "Yes, it would." Lin Tian took out his "largest" bank card, not knowing exactly how much money it contained, but this card was directly linked to Tianyi Pharma. As much as Tianyi Pharma earned, that''s how much money would be on Lin Tian''s card. Lin Tian handed the bank card to the staff member, who, seeing Lin Tian''s attire, smirked contemptuously, thinking he wouldn''t be worth a thousand yuan, and disdainfully swiped the card. "Country bumpkin, trying to enter a place like this," the staff member thought with a sigh, unconsciously looking down at the screen. The screen displayed a long string of dense numbers, a really long and numerous series of digits. So much money? The staff member took a deep breath, thinking he was seeing things, wiped his eyes, and looked again more carefully. "One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, hundred thousand, million, ten million, billion, ten billion, hundred billion, trillion." Getting to the trillion mark, her mouth agape and eyes wide, her pupils dilated as if she had spotted a prehistoric monster. To be precise, there were a total of fourteen digits: 1,887,564,372,697.78! With so much money, it was difficult to even read the figure in one breath. More than eighteen hundred billion, a staggering eighteen hundred billion. So rich, so damn rich! She stared at Lin Tian in panic, her face emblazoned with two big characters. Shock! Shock! Shock! A billionaire dressed in clothes not worth a thousand yuan, and what was more ridiculous, the shoes Lin Tian wore were street stall goods, definitely not in the triple digits. This is what you call low-profile. Today, she finally understood a saying. Do not judge by appearances, the sea cannot be measured in bushels! She stared blankly at Lin Tian, completely forgetting her job at hand, her eyes wide, fixating on Lin Tian to the point where it made him feel uncomfortable. The server beside her was puzzled, wondering what was going on. Why was she spacing out? Could it be that Lin Tian didn''t have enough money? The server stepped forward, took an inadvertent glance at the screen, and was taken aback, his body trembling. He tried to read the numbers on the screen. "One hundred eighty-seven million..." "No, that''s not right, not right." "One billion eight hundred seventy-five million..." "No, not that either, still wrong." "One hundred eighty billion eight thousand...!" "Incorrect, still missing a digit." "1,887,564,372,697.78 yuan!" Finally, the server managed to articulate the number, nearly losing his mind by the end of it. He slowly lifted his gaze to Lin Tian, his admiration reaching an all-time high. More than eighteen hundred billion. Super rich, absolutely super rich, the tycoon of tycoons. Chapter 643 - 615 The Tastiest Lettuce Tycoons, absolute tycoons, the tycoon of tycoons, so damn rich. Over eighteen hundred billion, the servants looked at Lin Tian as if they were looking at a mountain of gold, a money-making machine. Over eighteen hundred billion piled up, would it even fit in a five-story building? Lin Tian felt a bit uncomfortable being stared at so intently; he was no celebrity, and certainly no beauty. Although he was a handsome man, he couldn''t stand being gawked at like this. "Ahem...!" Lin Tian coughed, breaking the unusual gazes of the crowd. "May I go in now?" S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes, absolutely." The staff hurriedly took out a Token that was blindingly bright and handed it over to Lin Tian with great seriousness. "Sir, this is a Diamond Token, please keep it safe." Lin Tian took the Token and found it was crystal clear, made entirely of diamonds. If this Token were to be taken to the market, it would be worth at least a hundred million. But why did she give him this Token. The servant at his side answered his question, "Here, according to a person''s worth, we divide people into four ranks: bronze, silver, gold, diamond. The Token in your hand is a Diamond Token, which signifies your status." Those with a net worth between forty million and five hundred million are usually bronze. Those with a net worth between five hundred million and ten billion are usually silver. Those with a net worth between ten billion and one hundred billion are usually gold. Those with a net worth over one hundred billion are usually diamonds. Most people who come here are basically bronze and silver, with a few golds and as for diamonds, Wolong Bay has been established for many years, and there have only been five people who could carry a Diamond Token. Lin Tian was one of them. "So many rules, such strict ranks?" Lin Tian shook his head, expressing his disapproval. Then, amidst everyone''s astonished gazes, Lin Tian slowly walked in. There was a huge iron gate ahead, and two experts at half-step Condensed Mirror opened the gate for them. Then, a fragrant aroma came through, and afterwards, a lively scene appeared before Lin Tian''s eyes. The goods here were dazzling and varied: weapons, jewelry, gourmet food, etc.everything was available here, especially the beautiful women with their long legs, high chests, authentic A4 waists, and skin so delicate that it seemed it could be broken with a blow. You could squeeze a handful and water would come out. Moreover, they were all dressed in revealing clothes, all in bikinis, which was awesome. What a great place, a paradise for men! "Please come in, the further you go, the more exciting it gets." Seeing Lin Tian''s surprised look, the servant hurriedly spoke up, noticing that Lin Tian was very interested in the place. This was normal; which man wouldn''t be interested in such a place? As Lin Tian walked further inside, he was met with a savory aroma that made his mouth water. "It smells so good!" he exclaimed. He had eaten a lot of gourmet food, but he had truly never smelled such a tantalizing aroma, it was simply irresistible. Seeing Lin Tian''s drooling look, the servant explained, "Ahead is a shop that specializes in gourmet food, called ''Foodie''s Home.'' The gourmet food there is vast and mostly consists of items you can''t find in the outside market. Their chefs are world-class, and they surely make the most delicious food in the world." With such an aromatic fragrance, Lin Tian had no doubt about the chef''s skills, but the name ''Foodie''s Home'' was just too plain. Although it was easy to understand, it didn''t quite match the tone of this place! The servant led the way ahead, and the further they went, the more inviting the aroma became until Lin Tian''s stomach grumbled and his mouth watered uncontrollably. It was just too damn delicious. Suddenly, Lin Tian saw three large characters. "Foodie''s Home." Lin Tian walked in and revealed the Diamond Token. The owner of "Foodie''s Home," upon seeing the Diamond Token, was instantly dumbfounded. The owner personally came over to greet Lin Tian and led him to the largest private room. The owner handed over the menu, which Lin Tian scrutinized with growing horror. The dishes on the menu were impossible to find at other restaurants. By the end, Lin Tian was nearly sickened by what he saw. Tiger meat stew with ribs. Take three pounds of tiger thigh meat, add a pound of pork ribs, and mix in Lingzhi, Ginseng, Cordyceps, and dozens of other top-grade medicinal herbs as auxiliary ingredients. Stew over a low flame for three hours, valued at 8,888,800! Tiger meat, wow, this is tiger meat. Tigers in the wild are precious and protected animals, with one less each time one dies. Yet here, tiger meat was being stewed for consumption. It was too cruel, too inhumane. It was infuriating. Eight Treasure Chicken. Made with Red-crowned Cranes, wild peafowl, ostriches, among eight different birds, stewed together, thus named Eight Treasure Chicken. Red-crowned Cranes are a nationally protected species, so beautiful to look at. How could someone bring themselves to harm them? Lin Tian became angrier the more he read, but what disgusted him the most was that they were actually serving human flesh here, even baby flesh. It was utterly perverse, utterly despicable. In short, the ingredients used in the dishes on the menu were mostly endangered species. It was cruel to even look at, and heartbreaking to hear. He couldn''t stomach such things, but now that he was here, it would be too rude not to order something. After much searching, Lin Tian finally found a dish he could accept. "Flying Dragon in the Sky!" Put plainly, it was stir-fried lettuce. A whopping 888,888 yuan! A plate of stir-fried lettuce for over 800,000 yuan, Lin Tian hurried to read the description below. What kind of lettuce is this, to be so expensive? Take top-quality lettuce and soak it for a day each in duck broth, chicken broth, goose broth, etc., allowing all of their flavors to permeate the lettuce. Then stir-fry it in high heat. The resultant lettuce is crispy and delicious, with a rich taste that makes your mouth water. All this for a plate of stir-fried lettuce, Lin Tian was truly dumbfounded, but as the dish did not involve endangered animals, Lin Tian was quite satisfied. "I''ll have this." Watching Lin Tian order just a plate of stir-fried lettuce, both the owner and the waiter felt a bit let down, having thought they''d encountered a big spender. Who would have guessed he''d only order lettuce? They had no choice but to cook it obediently. Soon, the stir-fried lettuce was brought out. The owner personally delivered it. As soon as he reached the door, Lin Tian could smell the fragrant scent wafting towards him. As the dish was placed on the table, he observed the bright green, fragrant lettuce, and his saliva started flowing immediately. He couldn''t wait to taste it. Wow. Delicious. So delicious. The first bite was light, with the inherent flavor of lettuce, but the more he chewed, the richer the flavors of the chicken and duck broths became, revealing themselves one after another. The more he ate, the tastier it got. Soon, Lin Tian had devoured the entire plate of stir-fried lettuce with the speed of a whirlwind. It had to be said, this was indeed the most delicious stir-fried lettuce Lin Tian had ever eaten, bar none. Chapter 644 - 616 Selling People This plate of stir-fried lettuce was the most delicious lettuce Lin Tian had ever eaten, without any peers. The 888,888 yuan spent were worth it. Such delicious dishes are hard to come by even with a high price. Watching Lin Tian''s enraptured expression, the waiter said, "This ''Flying Dragon in the Sky'' is just an ordinary dish, there are even tastier ones!" He was hinting at other dishes. But Lin Tian couldn''t bear to eat a protected species. He said, "Oh, I''m a vegetarian, I don''t eat meat. Let''s go and look elsewhere." "Vegetarian?" the waiter repeated incredulously. Lin Tian was so wealthy and yet a vegetarian, how peculiar! The waiter continued to lead the way, and outside, everything was bustling with excitement. "Don''t miss out as you pass by! Top quality weapons that can cut hair as easily as blowing it off. Fine weapons for sale at a low price!" A bare-chested, muscular man shouted. He was selling weapons, with a cultivation strong enough to be reflected in a mirror. His stall wasn''t big, only about a dozen weapons, but every one of those weapons was a rare sharp blade, though still much inferior to Lin Tian''s Godslayer Sword. Out of curiosity, Lin Tian glanced at these weapons. The big man quickly stepped forward and said, "The weapons I have here are all hot commodities, extremely sharp. If you buy one, your strength will surely increase significantly." After saying this, he pulled out a few horsehairs and placed them on the blade''s edge. With a blow, the hairs were cut through. "How about that, this sword is good, isn''t it? If you want to buy it, I''ll give you a 20% discount!" The sword was fine, but it was of no use to Lin Tian; he shook his head and walked away. "Jade here, fine jade for sale." "Diamond, top-quality diamond." ...,... Step by step, Lin Tian walked deeper inside and gradually fixed his gaze on a girl of about seventeen or eighteen. The girl was kneeling on the ground, looking pitiful with a pair of swollen, teary bright eyes. It must be said that the girl had an appearance that would instantly evoke sympathy. However, incongruously paired with the girl''s beauty was the collar around her neck, from which a chain hung, and a straw stuck in her hair. Behind the girl stood three burly men, each a half-step from mirror-level mastery in their martial skill. Sticking a straw in her hair meant she was being sold. The girl was so endearing that many people surrounded her on the spot, seemingly discussing the price. Some lecherous rich men, with their grubby hands, couldn''t stop groping the girl. She desperately tried to dodge, but this only excited these bad men more, eliciting continuous sinister laughter. "Let''s go take a look," Lin Tian said. Arriving beside the girl, the three big men shouted. "Virgin, virgin, eighteen-year-old virgin, high quality, asking price is 80 million." The girl was crying incessantly, looking extremely innocent and helpless to the point of breaking one''s heart. A wealthy businessman said, "Brother, 80 million is too much. How much does it cost to support a celebrity nowadays? Can''t it be cheaper?" The businessman''s eyes were fixed on the girl, clearly lusting after her. The big man said, "80 million is not expensive at all." Following that, the big man approached the girl, cruelly lifted her chin with his hand, and said, "Brother, take a look at this girl''s face, all natural, not a touch of makeup. This face, this figure, is much better than those stars made up with cosmetics on TV. Most importantly, this girl is untouched, buying her will make you extremely satisfied!" It is undeniable that the girl was indeed much better than many stars. The businessman swallowed hard, really tempted. However, he knew his financial limits. Spending 80 million on a girl was more than he could afford. "No, no, I like mature women, not virgins, goodbye." The businessman made up an excuse and left with a tent in his pants. "Pah, you penniless pervert, die drooling!" The big man cursed, watching the businessman''s retreating figure with disgust. "80 million, 80 million, the price is firm, 80 million." The big man continued to shout. The girl was an exceptional beauty, and he wasn''t worried about not being able to sell her. If the goods are good, finding a buyer is never a worry. Lin Tian watched for a while from the sidelines, then squeezed his way through and crouched next to the girl, his eyes fixed on her. The girl, thinking Lin Tian was another bad man who wanted to possess her, hastily backed away in fear. Lin Tian gently asked, "Little sister, how did you end up in their hands?" The girl sobbed and said, "It... it was my father. My father is a gambling addict. He owed them money, so... my father sold me to them." "Animal!" Lin Tian cursed loudly. A father who sold his daughter to pay off debts he couldn''t repay was utterly devoid of conscience. Lin Tian asked the girl, "Do you hate your father?" The girl thought for a moment, her tears flowing even faster. Yet, she shook her head, "If my father hadn''t sold me, both he and my mother would have been killed by them." Such a kind-hearted girl, falling into the hands of these villains, was such a pity. Lin Tian stood up and said, "I''ll buy this young lady." Upon hearing this, the big man immediately laughed, emphasizing, "80 million, not a penny less." Lin Tian nodded, about to take out his bank card, when a voice interrupted him. "I will buy this girl!" A young man came leisurely from behind, pulling out a bank card and handing it to the big man. "Young Master Liu!" Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. People exclaimed in unison, immediately turning toward Young Master Liu to greet him. "Young Master Liu, where have you been making your fortune recently?" "Young Master Liu, you''ve been well recently, I was just about to pay you a visit!" "Young Master Liu, I have a business proposition, not sure if you''d be interested!" ... ...! This Young Master Liu, named Liu Yuntian, was the wealthiest man in Tianhai City, the son of Liu Gang. Everyone present was a businessman, all hoping to cling to Liu Yuntian like a towering tree, hoping for favor that would benefit their future business dealings. Even the big man directly took Liu Yuntian''s bank card and prepared to swipe it for the payment. At that moment, Lin Tian was left out in the cold, sidelined. Lin Tian exclaimed angrily, "I came first, I want to buy this girl, don''t you know the principle of first come, first served?" His roar stunned everyone, Liu Yuntian just had the feeling of being the center of attention, but Lin Tian''s words knocked him out of the clouds. The big man held Liu Yuntian''s bank card and stared dumbfounded at Lin Tian, as if Lin Tian''s words had rendered him speechless. Everyone stared at Lin Tian with baffled expressions, as if saying: Who is this ignorant fool daring to compete with Young Master Liu for the girl he wants? A rich second generation who was desperate to forge a connection with Liu Yuntian immediately stood up; he planned to use Lin Tian as a chopping block to gain Liu Yuntian''s attention. Kid, who the hell are you to compete with Young Master Liu for what he wants? Do you even know who Young Master Liu is or are you just tired of living!" Lin Tian stared at him and spoke indifferently, "Are you done?" "I''m done, what about it?" The rich second generation, standing tall and proud, kept glancing back at Liu Yuntian as he spoke. He believed that even if Lin Tian wanted to do something unfavorable to him, Liu Yuntian would have his back. Lin Tian strode up to him, his eyes blazing with a bone-chilling coldness. "Since you''re done, you can head to the hospital now." Lin Tian threw a punch that landed fiercely on the rich second generation''s stomach. The man spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed unconscious. The punch from Lin Tian wasn''t lethal, but it was enough to break more than a dozen of his bones and confine him to a hospital bed for half a year. Lin Tian kicked the rich second generation away, startling everyone. Those who had wanted to teach Lin Tian a lesson immediately withdrew their words, watching Liu Yuntian out of the corners of their eyes to see his reaction. Liu Yuntian was different from the other rich second-generation types; he had real business to attend to, rather than being a wastrel living off his parents'' wealth. He owned his own company, and thus made his decisions carefully. He didn''t make things difficult for Lin Tian. Instead, he pulled out a token, a Gold Token. The people of Wolong Bay were divided into four levels based on their worth: bronze, silver, gold, and diamond. Currently, of the roughly two to three hundred people in Wolong Bay, less than ten had the means to hold a Gold Token, and only Lin Tian held a Diamond Token. With the appearance of the Gold Token, Liu Yuntian''s formidable status was evident, and those around him looked on with envy. "Young Master Liu is so bold and domineering, actually holding a Gold Token." "Young Master Liu is so outstanding, one day he will surely hold a Diamond Token." "Respect. Much respect." ... ... . , After praising Liu Yuntian, the crowd turned their spears toward Lin Tian. "Kid, what''s your worth, what Token are you holding?" "Right, if it''s just a Bronze Token, beat it!" "Young Master Liu''s wealth is not something you can compare to, better scram." "Get lost, get lost, get lost...!" ... ... . Most of these people held Bronze Tokens, and even those capable of holding a Silver Token were the minority. And now, they were looking down on Lin Tian. It was hard to say whether they still knew what shame was. Liu Yuntian, however, looked quite calm, with just a faint smile on his lips as he watched Lin Tian, not saying a word. For with his insight, he could tell Lin Tian was no ordinary man. He wanted to gauge Lin Tian''s strength properly before deciding whether or not to take action. Slowly, Lin Tian reached into his pocket and pulled out a token. Amidst the crowd''s jeering and mocking, Lin Tian revealed a Diamond Token. The crystal-clear diamond shone brightly, dazzling under the flickering lights. "Diamond, it''s actually a Diamond Token!" "Diamond, it''s really a diamond." "That means his net worth is over a hundred billion." "Even stronger than Liu Yuntian." "Wow!" The crowd gasped in amazement. A net worth of over a hundred billion immediately put them to shame. They had just been mocking Lin Tian, but now they felt like an invisible hand had slapped them across the face. Chapter 645 - 617: The Sweaty Blood Treasure Horse Lin Tian produced the Diamond Token, proving he had a fortune of no less than a hundred billion, leaving those who had just mocked him red-faced with shame. A hundred billion, several times the value of their own net worth, caused the color to drain from the faces of many, and a few of the older ones simply couldn''t bear it and promptly left. Even Liu Yuntian''s face showed a trace of a different color, for although he had not ridiculed Lin Tian just now, the appearance of the Diamond Token had certainly sent a jolt through him. The Diamond Token represented a hundred billion in assets. His father had the power to possess a Diamond Token, but he didn''t have that capacity, at least not yet. Furthermore, Lin Tian looked extremely young, and in his eyes, a tenacity shone through. Liu Yuntian concluded that Lin Tian was not someone to provoke. It was better not to offend such an individual. Liu Yuntian now sounded a retreat, flashed a smile at Lin Tian, and quietly walked away. The crowd, overwhelmed with shame, could no longer stay and scattered away in defeat. Soon, only three brutes who were selling the little girl, Lin Tian, and a servant remained. Lin Tian handed his bank card to the brutes, who now treated him with the utmost respect and received it with both hands. After a successful card swipe, the girl belonged to Lin Tian. The girl''s clothes were tattered, and after having been groped by those men, her private parts were all exposedan utter temptation. Lin Tian suppressed his carnal desires and took off his coat to drape it over the little girl. At first, the little girl was scared, but gradually she realized that Lin Tian was different from those who had wanted to buy her. Lin Tian seemed to value something other than her body. Lin Tian took the little girl''s hand and led her outside, then, stuffed a wad of cash into her hand. "Little sister, your father has sold you, so don''t go back. Take this money, go to Wu''an City, and look for Shen Mengyi at Tianyi Pharma. I''ll talk to her in a while and she''ll arrange a job for you, to help you survive." "This...!" The little girl hesitated before enthusiastically nodding and saying, "You''re a good person." "I''m a good person?" It felt truly good to be praised. Then, the little girl got into a taxi. If nothing unexpected happened, she would meet Shen Mengyi by tonight and start a comparatively stable life from there. Saving the little girl, Lin Tian suddenly felt so proud, especially proud. Immediately after that, he and the servant made their way back to Wanlong Pavilion, but now the place was bustling with excitement: a crowd was rushing in one direction. "What''s this for?" Lin Tian muttered. The attendant hurried to find out and quickly came back with an answer. The attendant said, "Young Master Wang has also arrived at Wolong Bay. He has presented a Ferghana horse to Young Master Chu, and everyone is rushing over eagerly to see the Ferghana horse." "Young Master Wang, the Ferghana horse?" Lin Tian muttered. "Young Master Wang, named Wang Hao, is also a son of an Elder of the Qinglong Gang. He loves horses the most and has the best relationship with Young Master Chu." Young Master Wang, Wang Hao, the son of an Elder of the Qinglong Gang. Ha ha ha ha...! Hearing this news, Lin Tian could hardly contain his glee. He had come to Wolong Bay to provoke the Qinglong Gang. Originally thinking of killing Young Master Chu and angering an Elder of the Qinglong Ganghe knew the Qinglong Gang would surely be furious. But who would have thought that the son of another Elder had also arrived? If Lin Tian could take them all down together, the rage of two Elders would definitely be interesting. "Lead the way." The attendant walked ahead, and Lin Tian, brimming with excitement, followed quickly. The throng moved densely, with nearly two to three hundred people surrounding the area, attracting nearly all the wealthy who had come to Wolong Bay. In the middle of the crowd stood two young men, one was the Young Master Chu who had just been beaten by Lin Tian, and the other was Young Master Wang, Wang Hao. Alongside the two men stood a large horse, nearly as tall as a man, its body a fiery red. The sweat that dripped from it was the color of blood, and so it was called an esteemed horse. The esteemed horses were introduced from the Xiongnu and mated with the local horses by Emperor Wu of Han, greatly enhancing the cavalry strength of the Han Dynasty. Now, esteemed horses were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, and a purebred was virtually impossible to find. However, even a horse with a mere trace of the esteemed bloodline was considered a treasure. Young Master Wang caressed his beloved horse and then handed the reins to Young Master Chu. Thereafter, Young Master Wang shouted to everyone, "Young Master Chu and I are as close as brothers, like bosom friends who appreciate each other''s worth. Today, I am gifting my beloved horse to Young Master Chu as a token of my affection." Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Thank you, Brother Wang," Young Master Chu said, bowing respectfully and lovingly stroking the esteemed horse. Youth Master Chu was somewhat knowledgeable about horses, but not nearly as much as Young Master Wang. Nonetheless, anyone with even a slight understanding of horses would fall in love with riding an esteemed horse, even if they didn''t initially care for horses. Everyone''s eyes were fixed on the esteemed horse, coveting it. In society at that time, the esteemed horses were truly priceless, and sought after with great wealth. "Young Master Wang is generous. To simply give away an esteemed horse C I am impressed!" "Young Master Wang''s love for his horse is evident, to be able to give the esteemed horse to Young Master Chu, that really shows the deep bond between you two brothers!" "Your bond is even closer than that of blood brothers." "I am envious and admiring!" ...,.... The crowd praised him one after another, and Young Master Wang was quite pleased with himself. His gift of the horse was to forge a good relationship with Young Master Chu, and clearly, he had achieved his purpose. Youth Master Chu was also overjoyed. The esteemed horse, this was indeed a coveted horse. To ride it even once in his lifetime would make his death worthwhile. Lin Tian also squeezed through the crowd to take a look. He had to admit, this esteemed horse was a rare sight, making even him somewhat tempted. He truly wanted to lead the esteemed horse home, with his junior wife sitting in front, and his senior wife behind, taking them for a ride. Riding the esteemed horse would be so much more stylish than driving a car. At this thought, a song came to mind for Lin Tian. "Let us keep each other company in this bustling world, and live a life of freedom and ease!" "Riding horses at full speed, we share in the prosperity of this worldly life!" "We sing over wine, voicing the joy in our hearts!" "Living passionately, seizing the prime of our youth!" Ride! Thinking this, Lin Tian couldn''t help but chuckle to himself. He quickly shook his head, bringing himself back to reality. He knew he could not possibly take the esteemed horse away. Such a treasure, in the hands of his enemies, was something Lin Tian absolutely could not allow. Lin Tian devised a plan in his heart. He was determined to kill both Young Master Chu and Young Master Wang, and moreover, to kill the esteemed horse as well. And Lin Tian wanted them to kill the esteemed horse with their own hands. Just thinking about the grimaces Young Master Chu and Young Master Wang would make while killing the esteemed horse excited him. If his enemies were unhappy, he was very happy. Chapter 646 - 618: Little Donkey VS Sweat Blood Treasure Horse The enemy was unhappy, Lin Tian was very happy. Young Master Chu couldn''t get enough of the Ferghana horse; he held onto the horse''s back and stepped on the stirrup, wanting to try out how it felt. The Ferghana horse was tall, and it took a great effort for Young Master Chu to get into the saddle. The Ferghana horse snorted and turned around in circles, issuing a series of neighs. "What a fine horse!" "This horse could even compare to Lu Bu''s Red Hare from the Three Kingdoms period; it''s capable of covering a thousand miles in a day." "Young Master Wang is so generous!" "Young Master Chu is so fortunate!" ..., .... Everyone was full of praise, albeit a bit exaggerated, but it had to be said, this Ferghana horse was really impressive. Young Master Wang proudly said, "Young Master Chu, I''m not bragging to you, but in Huaxia, if my horse is considered second, no other horse would dare claim to be first. Ferghana horse, the finest breed, absolutely unique." "Indeed, the Ferghana horse. I''d only heard of it, never seen one in person." "Absolutely unique, priceless!" "What a horse, what a horse!" The crowd lavished more praise. "Thank you Young Master Wang." Young Master Chu thanked him with a fist salute. But just as everyone was praising the Ferghana horse, Lin Tian stepped forward, emitting a very discordant note. "Bah, what a worthless horse, calling it a Ferghana horse; it''s not even as good as a donkey." The discordant voice echoed in Lin Tian''s ears, startling the crowd, who all turned back to look. They all saw Lin Tian, and so did Young Master Chuhe had been hit by Lin Tian just earlier and hadn''t yet settled the score. Unexpectedly, not only did Lin Tian not run away, he came back to stir up trouble. Yet Young Master Chu dared not act out, as he had just told outsiders that the swelling on his face was from a car accident. He certainly couldn''t admit it was from Lin Tian hitting him; how embarrassing that would be! Young Master Chu was furious, but even angrier than him was Young Master Wang. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Young Master Wang loved his horse as if it were his life. He had gone through great troubles to acquire the Ferghana horse. He treated it better than his own father; he absolutely would not allow anyone to insult his Ferghana horse. And here was Lin Tian, saying his Ferghana horse was no better than a little donkey; that was something he couldn''t tolerate. He stood out and shouted at Lin Tian, "You say my Ferghana horse is no better than a little donkey." "Yes, that''s what I said, and you heard right," Lin Tian replied indifferently. Upon hearing this, the crowd burst into laughter. "This fool, saying Young Master Wang''s Ferghana horse is no better than a little donkey, haha....!" "A little donkey doesn''t even run as fast as the Ferghana horse walks." "Right, is this guy crazy? How could he say such a ludicrous thing." "Just watch and see how Young Master Wang deals with him. Young Master Wang sees the Ferghana horse as a treasure; this fool actually dared to devalue it to nothing. Just watch, Young Master Wang won''t let him off easily." "He''s in for it now, messing with anyone he pleases, serves him right!" ..., .... The crowd murmured, looking at Lin Tian with sympathy. Young Master Wang clenched his fists and shouted to his thugs, "Damn it, some men, come and cripple him." A few burly men hurriedly ran out, heading straight for Lin Tian. The bystanders quickly retreated, lest they invite trouble upon themselves. Lin Tian, utterly unafraid and not flustered, spoke lightly, "I said your Ferghana horse isn''t even as good as a little donkey. It seems I was right, otherwise why would you be so eager to silence me?" The crowd, upon hearing Lin Tian''s words, felt there was logic to it. Nothing comes from nowhere; in their eyes, Lin Tian couldn''t possibly be so foolish as to offend Young Master Wang for no reason! If the Ferghana horse really was fast, why would Young Master Wang be so anxious to silence Lin Tian? Reality is indeed stronger than any argument. The crowd looked at Young Master Wang, their eyes filled with doubt; even Young Master Chu looked puzzled as he watched his mounted Ferghana horse, full of suspicion. Young Master Wang couldn''t bear the crowd''s gaze, nor could he stand anyone doubting his Ferghana horse. "Hold it!" Young Master Wang intervened, stopping the thugs rushing towards Lin Tian. "You''re questioning my Ferghana horse, thinking it''s a fake." "That''s right," Lin Tian said, smiling. "Outrageous," Young Master Wang raged, "My Ferghana horse is a genuine Ferghana horse. I''ve had a professional team verify it, and even the sweat it sweats is tinged with blood." With that, he quickly pulled out several test reports, which were certifications of the Ferghana horse''s bloodline. Lin Tian didn''t even glance at them, saying, "What are you so worried about? If your Ferghana horse is real, why are you scared? Why are you nervous?" "When was I afraid? When was I in a hurry? When was I nervous?" As Young Master Wang spoke, he began sweating profusely, a clear sign of his anxiety. Everyone could see that Wang Shao was acting oddly, but truthfully, Wang Shao was not anxious or nervous, but furious, sweating from anger. Lin Tian said, "I won''t yell at you. Yelling doesn''t solve anything. How about we have a race instead? I''ll ride a little donkey, and you ride your fine steed. Let the facts speak louder than words!" Everyone nodded in agreement with Lin Tian''s proposal. "Fine," Wang Shao quickly agreed, not believing that his fine steed would lose to a little donkey. Lin Tian continued, "This is a competition, and in a competition, there must be a winner and a loser. How about we make a bet?" Wang Shao stared at Lin Tian, his hatred for him reaching an extreme. He wished Lin Tian were dead. "If I win, I will kill you." Lin Tian had anticipated he would say that and replied, "Alright, I agree. But if I win, it proves your fine steed is worthless, and you must kill it with your own hands. How about that? Do you dare to take the bet?" The thought of killing his beloved horse made Wang Shao tremble. Killing it would be harder for him than killing his own son. But then he thought, my fine steed losing to a little donkey? That''s a joke. There''s no way I can lose. My fine steed cannot lose either. "I''ll take the bet!" Wang Shao shouted. Lin Tian smiled and announced to everyone, "You all heard him. He has agreed to our wager. If he loses, he has to kill his useless horse." "Yeah, we heard. Let''s start the race!" "Humph, I can''t believe a horse would lose to a little donkey." "Exactly, even if it weren''t a fine steed, any horse could easily outrun a little donkey." "That guy is a lunatic, an idiot!" ..., ... Wang Shao reminded from behind, "Don''t forget, if you lose, you have to die!" Lin Tian laughed and said, "Quick, bring me a little donkey, any that''s used for grinding will do!" People hurried to find a little donkey. This was Wolong Bay, a place where money was burned recklessly. Finding a little donkey wasn''t easy. The waiter first checked the kitchen and found no donkeys. Then, a plane was dispatched, and they bought a little donkey at a high price from a farmer 500 miles away. The donkey, only eight months old and half a human''s height, was extremely thin, clearly malnourished. The plane carried the little donkey towards Wolong Bay, stunning the farmer who couldn''t believe they were using a plane to transport a donkey. The cost of the fuel alone! Half an hour later, the waiter rushed over with a little donkey, and everyone burst into laughter at the sight. "Hahahaha... It''s really a little donkey, as tall as a pig." "Right, it''s too small. Can it even carry this kid?" "It''s not even a third the size of the fine steed. This kid is crazy; there''s no comparison at all!" "I bet, the moment he gets on, the little donkey will just be crushed." "Hahahaha...!" ..., ... The crowd laughed again, and even Lin Tian, seeing the little donkey, appeared resigned. He stared straight at the waiter, exuding an aura of feeling betrayed. The waiter looked helpless. He genuinely hadn''t meant to trick Lin Tian. To find a little donkey in half an hour was already a miracle, especially since even in rural areas, donkeys were scarce nowadays. "Hahahaha... Kid, just use it to race against me," Wang Shao mocked as he laughed. He intentionally stood his fine steed next to the little donkey, highlighting the stark difference in their stature; the donkey could easily have walked under the belly of the fine steed. Lin Tian glared harshly at the waiter, but still smiled at him and said, "Right, let''s use it. It may look small, but I bet it''s fast. You think your fine steed is great, but it''s all for show. Let it run a hundred meters, and it will surely fall behind." "My fine steed can travel a thousand li a day, and you say it will fall behind after only a hundred meters? Fine, kid, you just wait for your death!" Wang Shao said furiously, utterly unconvinced that a little donkey could outrun his fine steed. Following the cheers of the crowd, Wang Shao led his fine steed, and Lin Tian led the little donkey outside. Lin Tian pointed to a stone tablet not far away and said, "That stone tablet is about a thousand meters from where we stand. Let''s run to it, and whoever reaches it first wins." "Okay," Wang Shao readily agreed. He pulled on the saddle, leapt up, and climbed onto the mount, displaying the skills and speed of an expert rider. At that moment, Lin Tian realized his little donkey had no saddle. Seeing Lin Tian''s awkwardness, Wang Shao surprisingly showed a hint of compassion and shouted, "Quick, get him a saddle." An attendant laughed and said, "Wang Shao, this little donkey is too small; a horse saddle is useless." "Hahahaha...!" It was the truth, and it instantly caused a burst of laughter from the crowd. Feeling helpless, Lin Tian slowly mounted, thinking: No saddle it is, then. Let''s just run. You''re not fast enough to throw me off anyway. He settled atop the donkey, and then the embarrassing incident occurred. He was too heavy, and the little donkey couldn''t bear the weight. Chapter 647 - 619: The Little Donkey Wins As soon as Lin Tian sat on the donkey, an awkward situation occurred. The donkey was frail, and Lin Tian''s weight was too much for it to bear. The donkey''s body instantly sank downwards, but fortunately, Lin Tian was short. He supported himself with his feet on the ground to lighten his weight, so the donkey didn''t collapse. "This really sucks!" Lin Tian muttered to himself, recalling the waiter and wishing he could go up and give him a beating for setting him up with such a poor choice of a donkey. His embarrassing state was witnessed by everyone around, and they started to mock him anew. "Hahaha..., it can''t even support your weight, and you expect it to run? Dream on." "I bet the donkey would be crushed the moment you sat on it." "Comparing this donkey to a fine steed is the best joke I''ve heard in my life." "You better apologize to Young Master Wang. Maybe he will be generous and spare your life." "Hahaha!" , . Relentless mockery rang in Lin Tian''s ears, but he didn''t care. Unintentionally, he activated his superpower. Anti-Gravity Technique. It was a power he had learned long ago. Although he was now much stronger and the Anti-Gravity Technique seemed rather useless in major battles, it was perfectly applicable now. He secretly augmented himself with the Anti-Gravity Technique, making his body gradually lighter. If weighed at that moment, he would have appeared to weigh only about ten pounds. He patted the donkey''s back, thinking: My donkey, don''t tell me you can''t even pull a ten-pound load. If you can''t, you might as well be dead! Then, under everyone''s gaze, Lin Tian stretched his long legs and climbed onto the donkey''s back. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To everyone''s surprise, the donkey remained motionless and managed to support Lin Tian''s weight. Curiosity filled the air as everyone began to discuss. "Hey, what''s going on? How did the donkey manage this time?" "Maybe the donkey just wasn''t ready before." "So what if it held up? Look at that skinny thing; a gust of wind could knock it over. Do you really think it could beat Young Master Wang''s fine steed?" "Right, just wait and watch the show!" , . Finally, Lin Tian settled comfortably on the donkey''s back and directed it next to the fine steed to match it stride for stride. Young Master Wang looked down at Lin Tian and said, "Kid, I''ll let you run first." Lin Tian, with a look of disdain, replied, "I already said, your fine steed looks good but isn''t useful. It will collapse after running a hundred meters. You go first, I''ll give you a hundred-meter head start." "You!" Young Master Wang was so angry that he was grinding his teeth and was unable to speak. He pointed at Lin Tian and said, "Fine, fine, fine. If you lose, I won''t kill you, then I don''t deserve the Wang surname!" Lin Tian, grinning mischievously, said, "My surname is Lin. Otherwise, you could take mine." "Just you wait!" "Go!" Young Master Wang, after throwing down harsh words, spurred his horse and charged forward with his fine steed. Clip-clop, clip-clop, clip-clop! A series of hoofbeats sounded as the fine steed dashed away like a rocket, its speed even surpassing that of a car. "What a great horse!" "Starting off so fast, it must be a great horse?" "That kid doesn''t recognize a mountain when he sees one; he''s doomed." ..., .... Those who knew a bit about horses all voiced their opinions, salivating over this particular ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse. Lin Tian sneered and, estimating the moment the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse reached one hundred meters, he discretely activated his superpower, using not the Anti-Gravity Technique but the solid Gravity Technique. He directly added two thousand kilograms to the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse. Had it been an ordinary horse, it would have collapsed long ago; but this horse was exceptionalit merely slowed down without falling over. Wang Shao immediately sensed something was off; the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse''s speed had abruptly slowed. Following this, the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse was gasping heavily, drenched in sweat. It was as if it had run tens of thousands of meters and was utterly exhausted; what was going on? "Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up...!" Wang Shao frantically whipped the horse''s rear, but the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse continued to move sluggishly and eventually stopped moving altogether, sweating more profusely and breathing heavier. All eyes witnessed this scene; they were wide-eyed and could hardly believe it. "What''s wrong with the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse? Why isn''t it running?" "Yeah, it was running so fast before, why did it stop now?" "Could it be like this kid said, that this ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse...!" People chatted noisily, and soon they all looked at Wang Shao with disdain, believing there was something wrong with his ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse. Young Master Chu was also shocked, but soon anger flashed in his eyes as he too believed Wang Shao''s ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse was a dud, having been deceived by a defective horse. How could he not be angry? "Giddy up!" Amid the chatter, Lin Tian rode his little donkey forward at a slow pace. "Turn left." "Turn right!" "Hurry up." "Giddy up!" Lin Tian was utterly exasperated; the little donkey had not only no strength but also no sense of direction. Lin Tian felt that even riding a pig would be faster than this little donkey. The little donkey moved slowly and leisurely; it took more than three minutes to cover a distance of one hundred meters. Fortunately, the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse hadn''t moved much during these three minutes, having advanced only ten meters and then refusing to move any further. As he passed the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse, Lin Tian unconsciously glanced at its position; the sweat pouring off the horse was indeed the same color as blooda truly fine horse, but wasted with the wrong owner. Lin Tian secretly regretted it as he looked at Wang Shao on the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse with disdain and then shouted loudly. "Giddy up, little donkey, fly!" This shout seemed utterly ridiculous; the little donkey shuffled its rear slowly running, its behind swaying side to side, nearly driving Wang Shao to fury. "Hahaha!" The people behind couldn''t hold back their laughter; they all burst into hearty laughter. "Run, damn it, after all the trouble I went through to buy you, run! You can''t even outrun a little donkey, giddy up, giddy up, giddy up...!" Wang Shao nearly went mad whipping the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse, but the horse remained motionless. Lin Tian, hearing the whip cracks from ahead, felt deeply for the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse; it was too unfair. With two thousand kilograms added to its body, who could run? Try running yourself. After fifteen minutes, the little donkey finally covered a distance of a thousand meters; swaying its rear, it eventually reached the checkpoint. At the same time, the ''Sweat Blood'' treasure horse couldn''t take it anymore and collapsed to the ground with a thud. Chapter 648 - 620: My Turf, My Rules When Lin Tian rode his little donkey leisurely to the finish line, the treasured horse of Sweating Blood could no longer hold on, and collapsed onto the ground with a thud. "Ouch!" Wang Shao let out a pained scream, thrown to the ground, sprawling in every which way. The contrast between Lin Tian''s victory and the treasured horse of Sweating Blood''s collapse was stark. Even an ordinary horse should have easily bested a little donkey, yet the treasured horse of Sweating Blood was defeated, in such an astonishing manner. This could only mean there was something wrong with the treasured horse of Sweating Blood. Therefore, there was also something wrong with the owner of the horse, Wang Shao. The treasured horse of Sweating Blood was clearly a useless horse, and Wang Shao couldn''t possibly be unaware, so if Wang Shao still questioned giving it to Young Master Chu, then Wang Shao must have had ulterior motives. The onlookers were abuzz with discussionsome speculated it was a personal conflict between Wang Shao and Young Master Chu, while others took it a step further, suggesting a dispute between Wang Shao''s father and Young Master Chu''s father, an internal conflict within the Qinglong Gang. In short, all sorts of theories were thrown around. Wang Shao managed to stand up, and seeing the odd looks in everyone''s eyes, he really wanted to cry; he was wronged, even more so than the treasured horse of Sweating Blood. On the other hand, Lin Tian led his little donkey over slowly and upon reaching Wang Shao, he blew out a breath and said, "Actually, I am a Horse Appraiser, and I saw through it early on. Your treasured horse of Sweating Blood is a fake. You''ve lost, and this horse has disgraced the name of the treasured horses of Sweating Blood. According to the agreement we made before, let''s kill it!" He lost, he truly lost. Wang Shao found it a bit hard to accept this fact. Killing the horse, to kill the treasured horse of Sweating Blood. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was the treasured horse of Sweating Blood, the treasured horse of Sweating Blood! Wang Shao thought for a moment and felt something was off. At home, when he rode the treasured horse of Sweating Blood, it was strong and fast; but how had it turned into a useless horse once it arrived here? No, there must be some trickery at play. It must be this brat''s doing! Wang Shao locked his gaze onto Lin Tian, clenching his fists tightly, crackling with fury. The two bodyguards behind him understood and quickly ran towards Wang Shao. "Kill him!" Wang Shao bellowed, his murderous intent uncontrollable. Lin Tian said, "This was what we agreed on beforehandare you, the illustrious Wang Shao, unable to accept a loss? In the full view of all these people, are you going to disregard your honor and renege on the deal?" Wang Shao roared, "Go, kill himI, Wang Hao, need no lessons from him." Several thugs rushed towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian was about to make a move, when, at that moment, Young Master Chu spoke up to stop the thugs. "Hold it!" The thugs halted, and Young Master Chu spoke, not for Lin Tian but for himself. Now, aside from Wang Shao and Lin Tian, everyone believed that Wang Shao''s treasured horse of Sweating Blood was simply a worthless horse and that Wang Shao had given the horse to Young Master Chu with ulterior motives. Though no one knew what Wang Shao''s motives were, one thing was certain: they were certainly not honorable. Now, even Young Master Chu thought so. Wolong Bay was under the jurisdiction of Young Master Chu''s father; at the end of the day, Wolong Bay was Young Master Chu''s territory. Wang Shao had offered him a useless horse in front of so many people, and Young Master Chu felt this was an insult from Wang Shao. Although his status was not as high as Wang Shao''s, if really provoked, he was not afraid of him. "Young Master Chu, what are you doing?" Wang Shao asked. Young Master Chu didn''t answer, slowly withdrawing a half-meter long cleaver. He walked unhurriedly towards the treasured horse of Sweating Blood. His purpose was very clear, he wanted to kill the horse. Wang Shao ran over, stood by the sweat-blood treasured horse, and shouted, "Brother Chu, there''s definitely something fishy about this, this must be that kid''s trick. This horse is a real sweat-blood treasured horse, and it took me the strength of nine bulls and two tigers to buy it. You must believe me, it''s real, truly real!" Seeing that the sweat-blood treasured horse couldn''t run more than a hundred meters, Wang Shao still dared to claim it was a real one. At this moment, Young Master Chu truly wished he could split Wang Shao in half with a single sword strike. Today, he had completely lost face; he waved his hand and fiercely shoved Wang Shao aside. He roared loudly, "What use do I have for a useless horse that can''t even run a hundred meters? Kill it!" Along with a furious roar, Young Master Chu''s blade pierced straight down, brutally stabbing into the great artery of the sweat-blood treasured horse. The sweat-blood treasured horse let out a piercing neigh, blood gushing forth like a fountain, spraying over ten meters. It struggled repeatedly, until at last, it closed its eyes. A perfectly good sweat-blood treasured horse, just like that, died. Even Lin Tian felt it was a pity. Such a pity. Wang Shao was at a loss for words; he knew that all of this was Lin Tian''s doing, and he hated Lin Tian to death. The sweat-blood treasured horsehe had made such a big decision to gift it to Young Master Chu, yet it had not lived up to its worth. Instead of winning over Young Master Chu, it had led to a complete misunderstanding. Attempting to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice used to lure it! He had lost both his wife and his soldiers! "Damn it, kill him!" Here, he did not want to pick a fight with Young Master Chu, so he directed all his rage onto Lin Tian''s head. Several experts quickly lunged toward Lin Tian, who had intended to deal with it personally. But at the crucial moment, he had a stroke of genius and decided to employ a bit of reverse psychology. He shouted, "This is Wolong Bay, Young Master Chu''s territory, if you want to kill me, you need Young Master Chu''s agreement first. Could it be that you wish to usurp his place?" As soon as these words came out, the crowd nodded in agreement, thinking that Lin Tian''s words were reasonable. Using an inappropriate analogy, even when beating a dog, one must take the owner into account. Wang Shao, without Young Master Chu''s consent, killing someone in Wolong Bay, and in front of Young Master Chu no less, was giving too little regard for Young Master Chu. "Stop!" Young Master Chu commanded. He knew that this was Lin Tian''s provocation, but he had to respond accordingly, with so many eyes watching. If Wang Shao killed Lin Tian right in front of him, wouldn''t that prove that he was afraid of Wang Shao? With that, how could he continue to mix in this world? Wang Shao furiously said, "Young Master Chu, this kid is trying to drive a wedge between us! Can''t you see? Our brotherhood is deep. Can a few words from him destroy our relationship?" Young Master Chu shouted, "Whether he is sowing discord or not is for me to decide. This is my territory. Whomever I want to kill, I kill. Whomever I want to release, I release!" After speaking, the mighty ones behind Young Master Chu all charged out, giving Wang Shao menacing stares. Wang Shao was indignant to the point of madness. "Hmph!" He turned around furiously and stormed off from the scene. Today, the grudge between him and Young Master Chu was set, failing to become friends, and from now on, they might have to become enemies. But Lin Tian wouldn''t give them the chance to live to see that day. "Many thanks, Young Master Chu, for your help!" Lin Tian grinned at Young Master Chu, bowing with a face full of mockery and disdain. Young Master Chu still remembered that his face had been trampled by Lin Tian, and he hadn''t forgotten that enmity. But he couldn''t take action now, merely nodding indifferently, pretending as if nothing had happened. Chapter 649 - 621: The Holy Shield Can Be Broken Young Master Chu absolutely hated Lin Tian to the extreme, but now, in front of everyone, he could only pretend as if nothing had happened. The feeling of being unable to vent his anger was really indescribable. After leaving with his men, Lin Tian followed a servant out as well. Everyone''s eyes were on Lin Tian''s back, buzzing with discussion, all of them casting admiring glances at him. At a turning corner, Young Master Chu stared at Lin Tian, clenched his fists, and said to his subordinates, the assassins, "Keep a close watch on him. Once he leaves Wolong Bay, take him out directly." "Yes." The crowd nodded in unison, and several people slowly followed. ..., ... As the number of people around them gradually decreased, the somewhat perplexed servant asked Lin Tian, "My lord, didn''t you just hit Young Master Chu? Why was he talking to you just now? Has the feud between you two been resolved?" Obviously, the servant didn''t understand the trickery involved. Lin Tian saw no need to explain too much and shamelessly said, "Oh, I don''t really know why Young Master Chu would help me. There''s only one possibility I can think of!" "What possibility?" the servant asked excitedly. "Maybe it''s because I''m too handsome? My handsomeness deeply impressed Young Master Chu!" Upon hearing this, the servant had a face full of black lines, looking at Lin Tian helplessly, as if to say: My lord, can''t we be more serious when we speak? Lin Tian said, "The Holy Shield is unbreakable. Come on, take me to see the Holy Shield!" The servant led the way, and they quickly arrived at a certain area. The place was sparsely populated, with only about a dozen people present. In the center of the space, the legendary Holy Shield was on display. The Holy Shield stood in the very center, ancient patterns carved upon it, accompanied by the engraving of a black dragon. The dragon soared above the nine heavens, exuding a sense of ferocity. The entire shield was about one meter wide, two meters long, and one finger thick. At first glance, it seemed no different from the riot shields used by the military, but upon closer inspection, one could sense something extraordinary about it. This shield had a mysterious, ancient feel to it. Lin Tian looked at the Holy Shield with secret admiration, growing increasingly interested. This shield was extremely sturdy, far surpassing ordinary shields, and from the material itself, it seemed not to have been crafted by modern technology. As he was engrossed in his observation, the servant explained to him, "The Holy Shield was discovered by our Gang Leader. It is said to be forged from a meteorite from beyond, then smelted with tens of tons of steel. It''s incredibly tough; hardly any divine weapon can breach its defense!" "Therefore, our Gang Leader has decreed that whoever can break the Holy Shield will be immediately rewarded with ten thousand yuan in cash. If you wish to join the Qinglong Gang, you can obtain the position of an Elder. However, if you fail to break the Holy Shield, you must pay ten million yuan as compensation for wear and tear." Lin Tian was indifferent to the billion, the ten million, and the position of an Elder. He truly wanted to test whether the Godslayer Sword could break through the Holy Shield. Which was more formidable, the meteorite from beyond or the technology of Huaxia after three thousand years? Lin Tian said, "I want to give it a try!" The servant was a bit surprised but then composed himself and pointed at a red button not far away, saying, "There is a button over there. If you''ve decided, sir, then press it." "Alright!" Lin Tian nodded and walked towards the button. Just as he was about to press it, he felt a wave of disgust. The button was covered with a thick layer of dust, which was quite unpleasant to look at. "How many years has it been since this button was pressed to get so dirty?" he said. The attentive servant quickly stepped forward, took out a cloth, and, while carefully wiping the button, said, "This Holy Shield is just too sturdy. At first, there were people who would try, but they all ended in failure. Over time, no one was willing to try anymorea loss of ten million for a single attempt!" After the servant had finished cleaning the button. Lin Tian pressed it. Suddenly, an exciting voice resounded, spreading throughout Wolong Bay. Instantly, the people became excited. "Who is it? Who wants to break the Holy Shield?" "Wow, there''s a good show today! As far as I know, it''s been a year since anyone dared to challenge the Holy Shield!" "Let''s go, let''s rush to see the action!" ..., ... The crowd flocked toward Lin Tian''s direction. The bustling Wanlong Pavilion suddenly became deserted, while the usually quiet area around the Holy Shield became lively. The crowd recognized Lin Tian; wasn''t he the same person who had just outraced a prized horse on a small donkey? "This kid is really a thorn in the side, stirring up trouble just after ticking off Wang Shao, and now he''s here to challenge the Holy Shield." "This kid must have some skills; otherwise, would he dare to challenge the Holy Shield?" "I''m not so sure. Maybe this kid is just looking to cause trouble. Yes, he has some abilities, but those who dared to challenge the Holy Shield before had their skills too, yet in the end, they all failed. I think this kid is doomed!" "I''m actually rooting for this kid. I support him!" ..., ... The crowd''s discussions were a mix of praise and criticism. Gradually, a figure emergedthe very person was none other than Young Master Chu. With someone attempting to break the Holy Shield and his father absent, as the person in charge of Wolong Bay, of course, he had to come and watch. However, what he didn''t expect was to encounter the same youngster again. At this moment, he truly wished he could kill Lin Tian, but under the watchful eyes of the public, he could not act rashly. He had to behave as if nothing were amiss, saying, "You want to break the Holy Shield." "That''s right!" Lin Tian replied. Young Master Chu said, "Breaking the Holy Shield earns a reward of a billion. If you''re willing to join the Qinglong Gang, you can become an Elder. If you fail, you will pay ten million for the damage." "I understand." "Then, begin!" Subsequently, Lin Tian gathered his strength and circled around the Holy Shield three times, observing carefully and looking for a weak point to strike. However, after searching for a long time, he discovered that the Holy Shield had no weaknesses whatsoever. However, after careful observation, he did notice a few scratches on it. If he wasn''t mistaken, these were probably left by other powerful beings when they struck at the Holy Shield. These scratches were shallow white marks on the Holy Shield, which suggested that breaking through this shield would be no easy task! Lin Tian looked closely, observing in detail, while Young Master Chu became anxious by his side. "Hey, kid, are you going to break it or not? A whole bunch of us are waiting here. Does it really take that long just for one try?" "Exactly, hurry up and break it. It''s a one-hit deal." "If you break it, you''re a hero; if you don''t, you''re a coward. Hurry up!" "Hurry up, I''m still in the middle of eating here, and the food is going to get cold." ...,.... The crowd jeered, urging Lin Tian on. "Ignorant fools!" Lin Tian muttered under his breath before taking out the Godslayer Sword from the Taotie System. Unsheathe the sword! The moment the Godslayer Sword was drawn, a white Sword Qi shot up into the sky, slicing a chandelier on the ceiling to smithereens! The brilliant edge of the Godslayer Sword sent chills down everyone''s spine, making them feel cold inside and their scalps tingle! sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So powerful, so sharp!" The crowd exclaimed in awe. The instant it was unsheathed, without using any superpower or True Yuan, it could form Sword Qi strong enough to slice through a chandelier several meters high. How sharp must this sword be? The thought alone was terrifying to the crowd. Unconsciously, they held Lin Tian in even higher esteem. The moment the Godslayer Sword was unsheathed, everyone gasped in surprise, and Young Master Chu was even more astonished; however, his eyes immediately filled with greed. He had already made up his mind that as soon as Lin Tian left Wolong Bay, he would kill him. In his eyes, Lin Tian was already a dead man, not long for this world. What delighted him was that Lin Tian possessed such a treasured sword. He saw the sword as his own, and the idea of killing for the weapon seemed too good to be true. Thereafter, Lin Tian stood in front of the Holy Shield, holding the Godslayer Sword, his energy sinking down to his Dantian. He secretly gathered his strength, and at this moment, the Ability Source worked fiercely, bringing together the whole of the ten thousand pounds of Divine Power into a single sword strike. Ten thousand pounds of Divine Power, coupled with the edge of the Godslayer Sword, would it be possible to break through the Holy Shield? Everything was uncertain; although the power was immense and the Godslayer Sword was incredibly sharp, the Holy Shield was made by smelting a Meteorite from Beyond. All would be revealed at the moment Lin Tian swung his sword. Lin Tian held the sword high, his arm muscles bulging like coiled dragons. The over three hundred people present all widened their eyes and held their breath, staring intently at the Godslayer Sword in Lin Tian''s hand. Not a single person spoke; you could hear a pin drop. It seemed as if everyone was waiting for Lin Tian''s earth-shattering strike. "Huh!" Lin Tian took a deep breath, his arms suddenly tensing up like they were made of stone. With the strength of ten thousand pounds and the sharpness of the Godslayer Sword, he swung his sword down. This strike was lightning fast, cleaving through the air with the force of a thunderbolt. This strike contained all of Lin Tian''s strength. He didn''t hold anything back. One strike would decide everything. Bang! A thunderous noise erupted as the Godslayer Sword viciously struck the Holy Shield. The immense force surged directly into Lin Tian''s arms, causing them to go numb immediately. If not for his sturdy frame, that single strike could have shattered both of his arms. However, looking towards the Holy Shield, it only trembled continuously without breaking, and it seemed, without even a crack. "How is this possible?" Lin Tian could hardly believe it. He thought that even if the Holy Shield didn''t break, at least he could have made some cracks appear. After all, he used the Godslayer Sword, and his strength was a full ten thousand pounds. But the outcome was beyond his expectation. The Holy Shield was completely unscathed, only trembling continuously. Was the Holy Shield really that strong? It seemed to defy the heavens. "Hahaha..." Young Master Chu burst into loud laughter, a mocking, insulting guffaw. "Fail to break the Holy Shield, pay upten million!" "Quick, pay up, it''s another incompetent one." "Ah, I got my hopes up for nothing, came here for nothing." "Ah, showing off with that little skill and daring to challenge the Holy Shield, I''m embarrassed for you." "Wasting my mealtime, damn, really bad luck!" ...,.... The crowd ridiculed Lin Tian, completely disappointed in him. But just at that moment, a sudden change occurred.